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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
SENTENCED FOR LIFE.

The Twslve-Year-Old Murderer Pleads
 Guilty and Makes n Confession.
 ELKADER, Iowa, Jan. 13. - Wesley Elkins, the 13-year-old boy who mur- dered his father and step m other in Elk Township, this county, and made a complete confession of the crime, pleaded guilty before the District Court. now in session here, to murder in the first degree, and was sentenced by Judge Hoyt to Imprisonment for life at hard labor at Anamosa.
 Young Elkins manifested no feeling when the sentence was pronounced. He is undoubtedly the youngest life criminal ever sentenced in this State, The Judge has ordered that the confes- sion shall not be given to the public, owing to it's sensational character.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
AN OPERATORS NEGLECT.
, 1t Causes the Wreck of Two Trains anC
 the Death of Brakeman.

1t Causes the Wreck of Two Trains and
 the Death of a Brakeman.
 CLEAN, N. Y., Jan. 13.-A head end collision occurred on the Rochester di- vision of the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad between Hins- dale and Cuba. The colliding trains were the northward bound local freight No. 251 and the second section of through freight Mo- 2sS. Both engines were completely wrecked and many cars demolished.
 Brakeman E. $. Walker was instantly killed and another brakeman injured.
 It is stated that Night Operator B. F. Probes of Hinsd ale had orders for the local freight, which he failed to deliver. Probes resigned his position after the accident and has disappeared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
A Big Undertaking.

GLENs FALLS, N. Y., Jan. 13.-The heirs hereabouts of Annette Jensen Bo- gardus propose to make ''dead set" against Trinity Church, in New York city. A society is to be formed, and as soon as 200 members have joined they will begin anew the war which began about 14O years ago. Lawyer Traver, of Peekskill, who knows all about it, will direct operations withou pay until the estate is torn from Trim ity's clutches, when he will get 10 per cent, of the billion or so collected, if he is living at the time and the million or more heirs will ratlfy the scheme.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
NoN-uNIoN MEN ASSAULTED.
Trouble Among the Glass BIowsrs at
 PonNhkeepsie.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, NY, Jan. 13.-For some time past there has been trouble between the union glass blowers and the apprentices employed at the Pough- keepsie glass works.
 When the works started up in Octo- Der, after the summer vacation, the union men refused to return to work because of reduction in wages, and the company has ever since had apprentices and non-union men at work.
 Last evening party of union mon got into d street fight with some non union men, during which Eugene Muga- hoyd, a non-union man, was badly cut and bruised about the head, and one or two of the fighters hurt.
 Warrants for the arrest of several of the fighters have been issued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
GUT HIS THROAT.

Hotel Proprietor Link Almost Sewers His
 Head From the Body.
 AMSTERDAM, N. Y., Jan. 1S.-Thomas Link, proprietor of 9 hotel at Tribes Hill, five miles west of here, committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. He presented horrible sight, the head being almost overed from the body.
 He first slashed his wife in the throat and attempted to kill her. He inflicted an ugly wound upon her. She will probably die.
 Link was Q dissipated man and was suffering with delirium tremens. He was 40 years old and leaves besides the widow two children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
The silcott Investigation.

Three reports will be submitted by the mem bers of the Silcott investigat- ing committee. The majority report will recommend the reappropriation of the salaries stolen by Silcott, while the minority reports respectively will urge the reference of the whole matter to the Court of Claims for settlement and the dropping of the question by Con gross. It is probable that bill reap propriating the money will be intro duced by the majority members of the committee, and long discussion is likely on this.
 The chances are in favor of busy week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
20 Per Cent Discount

ON entire stock of Mems, Youths. Boys and Children's Overcoats, Listers and new this season. The season has been warm and we find our stock larger than prefer to sell at loss than to carry any over. The original ticket on every garment, with price marked in plain figures. so that you can figure your own discount.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Now Jersey INgislature.

TRENTON, Jan. 13.-The 114th ses- sion of the Legislature will convene to-
 morrow afternoon. The eve of the session promises to be unusually quiet. There are none of the contests that generally mark the occasion. The Ballot Reform League of the State has appointed the following committee to take charge of ballot Legislation dur ing the session: The Rev. John L. Scudder, of Jersey City; D. M. Kane, of Amboy; J. A. Craig, of Patterson; J. w. Janeway, of the Federated Trades, and Judge W. P. Douglas, of Bayonne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
One Request of the Times Refused.

LONDON, Jan. 13.-The Court has re- fused the appeal of tho "Times against answering the interrogation re- garding the circulation of the "Tlmes" during the publication of the articles entitled ''Parnelllsm and Crime. but allows the appeal against disclos- ing the names of the parties from whom the paper got the information on which the ar rticles wero based.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Ex-secrstarv Whitney's VIo

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-While in this city in the interest of the World s Fair ex-Secrctary Whitney was inter- viewed In regard to tho political out look for 1892. He said: Its too early to anticipate what '92 will bring forth. but l must say the feeling in favor of ex- President Cleveland is very strong, and if it continues to increase nothing can prevent his nomination. If anything, l believe MT, Cleveland is more popu- lar with the masses to-day than he was in 'S4."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Death of J. H. Applogate.

AsBURY PARK, N. J., Jan. l3.-Th 0 grip is spreading throughout Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. John Henry Applegate, wealthy cottager is As bury Park, died of pneumonia. He made his fortune by inventing patent shoe last for the New England shoe manufacturers. He was the treasurer of Mrs. George $. Knights Comedy Com pany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Foreigners Purchase OH We1s.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 13.-It Is reported that a combination is being made be- tween some of the principal oil produc- CTS of Pennsylvania and foreign capi- talists, looking to the construction Of a system of pipe lines rivaling that of the Standard Oil Company. It Is stated that the foreigners are purchasing Slo.- 900 900 worth of wells outright, and making friendly alliances with the owners of all the others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
National Guard Associatieu.

ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 13.-The Ma tional Guard Association of the State of New York meets in this city on Wednes- day morning instead of tomorrow, as announced. The principal business of the association will be to select a rep resentative to the National Guard As sociation of the United States, to be held in Washington. The work at the State Camp of Instruction will be re- viewed and scheme to have a yearly mobilization of the troops will be talked over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
A Remedy for Influenza.

A remedy recommended for patlents afflicted with the influenza is kcmpS Balsam, the specific for coughs and colds, which is especially adapted to the diseases of the throat and lungs. Dc not wait for the first symptoms of the disease before securing the remedy, but get a bottle and keep it on hand for use the moment it is needed. If neglected the influenza has a tendency to bring on pneumonia. All druggists sell the BalsAm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Finds His Disob0dient Daughter

SCRANTON. Pa, Jan. 18.-Annie Notz, the 19-vear-old daughter of Morris Notz, wealthy merchant of Erie, who became enamored of George Johns, captain of the Salvation Army, last June, and, despite tho efforts of her pa- rents, ran away with him and were mar ried at Williamsport, was found here by her father, who had been searching months for her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Now York's Death Report.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-In this city 196 deaths are reported for the twenty-four hours ending at noon. Fifty-six of these deaths were chargable to pneu- monia, Is to bronchitis, 33 to consump- tion and 15 to influenza and grippe" com plications.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Death of a Hermit.

WILKEsBARRE. Pa., Jan. 13.-News has been received here of the death at Beaumont, little farming village in the Wilds of Wyoming county, of Thomas Welles- Parkc, the Bowman Creek hermit. He was 76 years of age, and 80 years of his life was spent in a ''dug-out" hut on tho banks of Bow mans Creek, in the dense woods of North Mountain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
The Hayerhiu Locke 1t.

HAvERIIII L, Mass, Jan. l3 - The labor situation remains unchanged. Nobody seems to know what the end will be. The manufacturers are willing to waive the question of cut-downs, and the association has voted not to sustain any manufacturer making further re- auctions from the present prlce list. This is nsidered q great gain for the work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Mrs. RudNrt'a Death.

TARENTUM, Pa., Jan. 13.-Coroner Mcdowell concluded the inquest in the murder Of Mrs. Rudert and the jury re- turned verdict charging the three men, Griffin, Conroy and Killin with the responsibility of Mrs. Ruderts s death. Warrants were issued for their arppSf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Arrest of a Southern Club Membev.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-Major William Hancock Clark, a prominent member of the Southern Society Club, was arrest ed on charge of feloniously assaulting Wilton Randolph, another member of the club, in that he first fired three shots at Randolph on the stoop of the club house. Major Clark was released on S2, 800 bail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Land Claims in Oklahoma.

Tho Senate Committee on Public Lands made a favorable report to-day on the bill to settle claims to land ill towns and cities in Oklahoma, and an effort will be made during the week to obtain consideration for tho bill, LIT. gency for which is admitted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Canada Talks of SpiiIinc Blood.

OTTAWA, Jan. 13.-Spoalling of the Behring Sea trouble, the chief organ of the Dominion Government at Halifax says: If Great Britain fails to do her part nothing will be leIt to the Canadian sealers but to raise q fund and fit out their vessels with effective weapons of self-defence. W hen blood has once been split Great Britain may be aroused from the lethargy which has seized upon her statesmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Protesting Asainst Free Wool.

MIDDLEBURG, Vt., Jan. 1S.-The Yer mont Merino Sheep Breeders Associ- ation adopted resolutions protesting against free wool, and urging such du- ties on wool as shall furnish adequate protection to the industry; also that provision , made against importation of clothing wools at the low rate of duty levied on carpet wools.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
All Quiet at Punxsuta wnay.

PIrTsBURe, Jan. 13.-The latest re- ports from Punxsutawney say that ev- erything is quiet at the scene of the evictions and every precau- tion is being taken to have the min CTS respect the law. How long they will be peaceable is very hard to toll,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
AIfonZO Asks for Food.

MADRID, Jan. l3.-The last official bulletin states that the King was pro- gressing favorably. His pulse was stronger, and he asked for food. He talked with his sister and seemed to be more cheerful. Tho physicians are now hopeful in consequence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
A Wsolen Goods Plant at Auction.

PROVIDENCE, K. l., Jan. 13.-The at tempt to settle the affairs of the River side and Oswego Mills Company at 6d cents on S1, or 75 oents, with 80 cents in cash and the balance in stock, has failed, and the assignees bavo in con- sequence ordered the sale by auction on February 6 of the vast property at Olneyville, omprising one of the finest woolen goods plants in the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Archbishop Cerr,gan's Farewell.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-At the Cathe- dral last night Arch hbishop Corrigan n bade his congrega 5ion tenn porary fare we'll. He stated that he was about to mako visit to the Holy Father at Rome to make A report of the work of his diocese. He hoped to be with his congregation again in few weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Kansas Has a blizzard.

EMPoRIA, Kan, Jan. 13.-A genuine Kansas blizzard has been raging here all day and still continues. About 10 inches of snow has fallen. fierce wind is blowing it into drifts. Trains may be blockaded tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Badly Gutted by Fire,

CONCORD, N. H., Jan. 13.-Three frame buildings on Main street, owned by. Stevens % Dunklee, the two larger being occupied by them as stove and tinware store, and the other by F. A. Bates as a saloon, were badly gutted by fire. Stevens X Dunklee's loss is $10,-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Fell Dead at His SrOtherss Fune, al

SCRANTON, Pa., Jan. 13.-Edward Hartnett, unable to attend the funeral of brother because of sickness, in cisted on watching the procession leave the house. As tho last carriage passed the window he fell from the chair with Q gasp and was picked up dead,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Nearly 5000 Cases of La Grippe,

PIrTsBURG, Jan, 13.-Dr. McCandless. city physician, estimates that there are from 5000 to 5000 cases of Ia grippe in the city. In several cases reported pneumonia has set in making the re- covery doubtful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
A Doaen Business Houses Burned.

MUNc1E, Ind, Jan. 1S.-Fire entirely destroyed the Boyce block, in which were located P. J. King & Co.'S, dry goods and carpet house, and dozen other business establishments. The total loss is S1O0,OOO, with insurance less than one-half.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Iu.an. vhtl. Booking Rest.

BUFFALO, N. Y., Jan. 13.-The Rev. Samuel" R. Fuller, one of the most prominent Episcopal clergymen in this section and for several years rector of St. Johns Church, is reported hope lessly insane in Switzerland, where he went to rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
A Valuable Horse Burned

VERSAILLES. Ky, Jan. 18.-The Macy Brothers stables were destroyed by fire and 35 horses were burned to death, in- cluding tho famous Belle Boy who brought S5l. 1000 at auction. The total loss and the names of the other horses burned are not stated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13

Will Back Fosarty Against All Consrs.
 PIrTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 13.-John J. Quinn, Fogarty's backer, has put up a forfeit of s25O, and issued challenge for any man in the country to meet Jack Fogarty, of Philadelphia, in fight for tho middle-weigh championship of the world and S2, 800.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
The City of Worcester Aground.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Jan. 13.-The Sound steamer City of Worcester, of the Norwich Line, while on her passage from New York, went ashore on Bart lett's Ledge, six miles from here. The few passengers were taken off in boats. The steamer still remains hard and fast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
President IIllon's sudden Death.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan. 13.- Phillip Dillon, president of the Brass Molders' Union of the United States, and promi- nent inventor, died suddenly last night in a physician's office from heart dis ease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
John M0riarty, The Peoples Undertaken,
 90 GRAND STREET,
The fxcitement Not over.

The rush on the druggists still contin- ues and daily scores of people call for d bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs for the cure of Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma and Con sumption. Kemp's Balsam, the stand ard family remedy. is sold on a guar antee and never fails to give entire satisfaction. Price soc and $1.OO Trial size free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Signed League Contracts.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. IS President Young announces the following ardi- tional contracts with baseball players: Herman Long, with lboston Gilks, with Cleveland, and TeDeau and Reilly with Cincinnati.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Charged With killing His Wife.

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 13.-Daniel Leary, of No. 2S3 Bank street, was ar- res:ed last night on suspicion of having killed his wife. The body of Mrs. Leary was discovered iu the tenement whore they lved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13

dar so nearly cleared now that it will not unlikely get down to some of the disputed cases during the week. Among those still pending in committee are those of Messrs. Brady and Mccall, collectors of internal revenue in Vir- ginia; Eugene Schuyler, ConsulGeneral at Cairo, and several consuls and post maStarS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Severe Effects in Iowa.

EMNIETrsBURG, Iowa, Jan. 13.-A gen uine blizzard-the first in two years-is now raging here. The wind is from the northwest. The storm is unusual in it's severity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Special Notice!

Every Undo rtaker uses a poison GUS fluid for the face in caring for the dead, and for the infor- nation of the public Gas we are often called upon to make a per sonal explanation) we state that in taking leave of your deceased friends, you may feel PERFECT LY SAFE, as we use only our own preparation, which We warrant to be perfectly safe and reliable. Our great success in this depart ment is due to the special study we have made of tl.is subject.
 Our work speaks for itself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Voluntary Reduction of Rents.

LONDON, Jan. 13.-The Marquis of ConyEgham has voluntarily reduced the rents on his Donegal estate 20 per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
!i Nih1list NIurdercss Commits Suicide.

Moscow, Jan. 13.--The Chief of the Secret Police of this city was shot and instantly killed while raiding a Nihilist club by a woman named Olga Charenko, one of it's members. The woman then committed suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
OUR STORE

Is flu l of I ,se, shrewd buyers who are looking for their m'n'y's worth, and we are anxious that they should have it. Yours Respectfully, WATERBURY FURNITURE co.
 20 GRAND STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Money is Scarce but a Little of
 it will go a great ways
 ELKINS & WAKES Carpet and Furniture Dealers, 123-127 South Main St.
Hard cash will buy at
 almost your own price for the next 60 days.

To encourage trade in the dull season we will offer great inducements to purchasers want ing goods at this season of tho year. After an enmorous fall trade, we have left on hand a few good goods, which we are willing to turn into ready money at cost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
YOurPOCketbOOkiS Your
 Friend. FACTS OF REAL INTEREST!

In few dayssswe will be talk ing Inventory and as our stock is veryl heavy, now is the time to pur :hase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
A Clergyman's Daughter Commits Suicide

ROCHESTER,, N. Y., Jan. 13.-Jennie E. Dennison, daughter of the Rev, George Dennison. of Geneva, committed hanging herself with sheet ,..su ...a1I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Dry aooAs Dealer Ass,rns.

M1DD1EBoRo, Mass, Jan. 13.-Geo. Fl. Walker, dry and fancy goods, has as. signed. Liabilities GIG, 600: asaets uus aeRrped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
A Prominent Railroad Man D..d.

RUTHERFORD, N. J., Jan. 13.-Georgs J. Post, of Fair Haven, died at Ruther- ford, aged 54. MT. Post was very prom inent as 8 railroad man and also as . lawyer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Two Reports on House Rules.

The most important business before the House will be the submission of the majority and minority reports of the Committee on Rules and the discussion of them that will ensue. Mir. Carlisle is slightly indisposed, but unless his indisposition develops into something worse he will be ready with the minor ity report tomorrow or next day. The majority report has already been pre- pared and is now in MT. Carlisle's pos roSci0n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-13
Heath of Professor Day.

Heath of ProfessOr Day NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Jan. 18.-Profes. Day, LL. D., sgsda1 died yesterday ss
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-08-23
Supreme Court.

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4th district, Monday, October Goth.
9TH district, Monday, October 9th.
9th district, Monday, November 3D..
7th district Monday, November 10th.
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urday, the Goth and 27th of September.
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LATE NEWS NOTES.

The Kinston Free Press reports COWS
dying in Lenoir county from black
tongue. One man has lossten.
The Eulin town. commissioners have
fixed the retail license at $1,000. No
body has taAen cat, license at last ac-
counts.
T4s Scotland Nssd5is Democrat tells Of
a farmer in Halifax county who has
been offered 500 rer acre for his to-
bacco as i stands IL IL field.
4 friend at Liberty writes: Liberty
High School has over one hundred stu
dents, and great number are boarders.
We will reach enc hundred and fifty
this term."
4 A gentleman who has been in the four
counties, Wake, Vance, Warren and
Granville, and in the border counties OF
Virginia, heard every one he met say
that the tobacco and corn crops were the
finest ever seen in this. country. Dur
ham Globe
a large canning factory is to Re es-
tablished by-ia Baltimore firm in Beau
fort. 1t will can oysters in winter and
vegetables in the summer and will give
employment TO 500 Qr 400 hands. The
citizens Of Beaufort have donated site
for the factory, says the Seaside.
The first train from Durham went
up to Roxhoro Wednesday, and was
crowded. There was a big land sale of
lots. and the prices realized were very
satisfactory. Buyers were present from
cox-oro1 Will bo,-o . SOO
population almost before the people
know it. The back country is very
rich, the people are progressive, and
they will make their county town big
| place.
We are requested by the chairman Of
the board Of trustees TO announce that
there will be a competitive examination
of applicants for the position of teacher
of the 9th grade i'll the white graded
school of this city, on September 81,
1890. The position IS open to ladies
only All obtaining 80 or over will be
certified to the board of trustees, and
the teacher will be selected from those
certified. The examination will be con-
Quoted by Superintendent Joyner.-
GoIdsboro Argus.
/ The work o. grading has begun in
earnest on tie proposed, railroad from
tie Egypt coal mine to tha Raleigh and
! Augusta Airline railroad. The con
tract Of g,adins it las been awarded to
the penitentiiuy authorities, and it will
be completed III. ninety days. Col.
Hicks came from Raleigh last week with
squad of ten convicts to construct
quarters on little Buffalo, creek about
: two miles from the r. & A. r. r., and
this week a large number arrived and
went to work grading. The length O
the new road will be seven miles and i
will intersect with the B. & A. abou
two miles south Of Osgood. Severa
thousand cross ties have been cut ant
are ready to be laid. Chatham Record