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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
BABY M'KEE'S FUN.
sAe Touched the Button and Called Out
 the Fire Department.

the T1re Department.
 WASHINGTON, March 12-Baby Mckee set Washington in wild eommotion. There was hurrying of policemen, the frantic run of fire engines and @ rush of people to the White House. In fe minutes great streams of water were reaching high into the air, hugo vol umes of smoke were ascending to the heavens from the White House grounds, a bright red ladder was thrown to the top of tho Executive Mansion, while c great throng of people crowded around the iron fence of the White House grounds.
 The innocent cause of all this commo- tion looked down from his mothers arms upon the busy frsmen below in strange bewildsrment. Baby Mckee had touched one of the auxiliary con- nections of Are-alarm box No. 157. It was 1O:18 e. m. when the President held his fond grandchild in front of the aux Hilary alarm box and told him to touch the button. Within five minutes the entire department responded, and the time was considered remarkably good
 Heretofore no ire-alarm box has been located in the Executive Mansion and the danger of delay in case of fire being emphasized by the Tracy disaster con nection with the general city system was decided upon. The nearest box has been in the Treasury Department and in case fire occurred at night it would have taken at least ten minutes to turn in an alarm. Now it can bs done in as many seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Farms Submerged.

ST LOUIS, Mo-, March 12.-The ooun- try for miles in this State is under water and hundreds of people whose houses arc in the river bottome have been driven out and have sought refuge in the high lands. Hundreds of farms in Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky, comprising taous- ands of acres of the richest farmin z lands in the country, are completely submerged. Several families are living in boat-houses or upon rafts. while in other instances, where the houses arc built on slight elevations, or knobs, as they are called, the people stick to them with water all around and in very many cases the lower floors are under water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
The Preachers Encomium.

There recently died a man who had for years kept drug store in Medford. He was respected, and when death came 1t was natural that his funeral should be largely attended. The clergyman thought it wise, as part of the funeral service, to say good word for him. He spoke of him as invariably honest in his dealings, and as being especially skilled in his profession. 'I always traded at his store," he continued, "and it is but just to say that he always recognized my oloth." Whether this was said as an expression of gratitude for past favors in special discounts or as a hint to the deceased druggists successor no ono knows
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
THREE MEN INJURED.

Passenger Train kuns Into a Freight
 Train at Greensburg, Pa.
 GREENsBuRe, Pa, March 12.-A pas senger train on the Alexandria Branch Road, while backing, ran into @ freight train, wrecking one passenger coach and number of freight cars. Three persons were seriously hurt.
 Their names are: Thomas Donohue, jr., manager of the company store at Crab Tree mines; F. Atkinson, e brake man; Thomas Holman, a track foreman.
 The passengers in the car, seeing that the collision was inevitable, jumped from the train and escaped injury. It is thought the inj jured mon will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
NEW JERSEY ELECTIONS.
Successful Candidates in Several Towns q
 the Btate.

Successful Candidates in Several Towns of
 the state.
 NEWARK, N. J.. March 12 - Orange elected Republican Mayor for the first time in 20 years. The Democrats retain a majority in the Board of Aldermen.
 ELIZABETH, March 12.-The Republi- cans carried Union County in the town ship elections and Freeholders in Gran ford, Clark, Fanwood, Linden, Spring field, Westfeld and New Providence, which, with the members who hold over from Elizabeth, Plainfield and Rah- way, will make the next board stand: Republicans, II Democrats, G..
 PLEAsANrvILLE, March 12.-The follow ing union ticket was elected in this city: Mayor, James L. Risley, reelected; i; Counoilmsn for three years, Richard I. Rislsy and Gideon H. Adams; for one year, Daniel L. Leeds; Assessor, Richard M. Sooyi Collector, John F. Ryon, re- elected; Freeholdsrs, Lemuel Conover, N. Disbrow and John T. Laks.
 ToMs RIVER, March 12.-Ally Ayers and A. w. Irons, Democratic candidates for Assessor and Collector, were elected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
A PATHETIC SCENE.
Blind Children fin an Institution Ask fo
 Better Food.

Blind Children fin an Institution Ask for
 Better Food.
 PHILADELPHIA, March 12.-A pathetic occurrence took place in the office of the principal of the Institution for the Instruction of the Blind in this city.
 A dozen blind girls presented them selves as a committee from the pupils, asking that the quality of food be inn proved. There have been many com plaints about the asylum food, and this was last desperate step of the girls to have tho grievance remedied. The ages of the girls ranged from IF to 24 years Some of them have been in the institu- tion for a number of years
 A month ago the boys of the asylum forwarded a complaint to Gov Beaver in which they stated that the meat fur n1shed would not be given to any ami nal, many of the pupils going to dinner day after day and eating nothing but bread and water
 Steps have been taken to have the af- fairs of tho institution thoroughly in vestigated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12

NEW YORK, March 12.-The Socialists of this city and vicinity celebrated the Socialist victories in the recent German election by meeting ut the Cooper Union last night, at which s. E. Shev- itch, Prof. De Leon, Hugo Vogt, Paul Grotnow and others spoke. Resolutions were adopted congratulating the work ingmen of the whole world on the spread of Socialistic ideas and tho tri- umph of popular rights over military despotism and capitalistic oppression
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Caused by Tight Collars.

Dr. Forster, director of the OphthAl- mic University at Breslau, has figured out connection between tight collars end short-sightedness. He alleges that in three hundred cases that have come undes his attention the eyesight had been affected by the pressure of such collars upon the muscles of tho neck, disturbing the circulation of blood to the head.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Granite Firms Organize.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 12.-Repre- sentatives of nearly every granite firm in the State met at Westerly and formed "The Granite Manufacturers Association of Rhode Island" with the object of mutual benefit and protec- tion." The association will act in harmony with the recently formed Granite Manufacturer Association of New England. A resolution was adopt ed that the present state of the trade does not warrant an increase in wages,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Le Caron and PowderIy.
Elizabeth Vincent Not Guilty,

LONDON, March 12.-The jury in the case of Elizabeth Vincent charged with shooting Lewis Henry Isaacs, MP, brought in verdict of not guilty. When on the stand Mr Isaacs testified that the woman Vincent after inveigel- ing him into her house demanded that he sign paper admitting that he had violently seduced her This he refused to do, when she drew revolver and shot him in the arm. He said he was ex- ceedingly fond of her and passionately loved her child
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Fired Four Shots at His Wife.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 12.-George Ward, spinner, fired four shots at his wife mis sing her every time, and then shot himself ill the abdomen, but not seriously: His wifa left him five weeks ago and has been staying at farm house near town. Ward went to the house and after some words the shoot ing occurred. Ward is under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
The Mckinley Bill Now Favored.

NEW YoRK, March 12.-The Chambe of Commerce rescinded Its former con demnation of the Mckinley Customs bill, and adopted report favorins the measure provided clause be in serted permitting questions of fact to be tried before jurias.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
They Vote for R.vi.on.

JERSEY CrY, N. J., March 12.-Ths Presbytery of Jersey City, by a vote of 24 to IA, decided in favor of Q revision of the Westminister Contest on of Faith and rejected the conclusions of the com. mittee appointed several months ago t0 submit . report on the question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
An Insane Convict Commits su,cidc

AUBURN, N. Y, March 12.-An insane convict hung himself while the keener,s back was turned. When the coroner,s jury sat it held blamaless Dr. Allison and his attendar ts The dsceased's name was William Williams, and he was sent from New York to Sing Sing for burglary and transferred from Sing Sing to the insane asylum here about two years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Murdered by Isaac Jacobs,

NEW YORK, March 12.-The body of the woman found in No. Eldri dgs street was identified as that of Sally Greenburg, aged 30 years, the divorced wife of Isaac Jacobs, the murderer. She was his second wife, and lived at 113 Chambers street Sometime ago she was about to return to live with Jacobs, but tho proposed agreement was not carried out. Nathan S. Levy, @ lawyer, identified the body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
ROchester's POstmaster nead

ROCHESTER, N. Y., March 12.-Henry s. Hebard, the newly appointed post. master of this city, died last night. MT. Hehard was to assume the duties of the Postmastership yesterday, but last week he contracted a severe cold which de- veloped into pneumonia, the immediate cause of his death,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Slocum Found Guilty of Murder.

NEW YORK, March 12.-The trial of James J. Slocum, the baseball nlav.r for the murder of his wife. Ellen on Now Years eve, closed last evening. the jury returning verdict of murder in the first degree. On application of counsel sentence was suspended until Friday next
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Work for LeRialA tors,

ALBANY, N. Y.,, March 12.-To-day i'm portant hearings will be had before com mittses. Among them will be a hearing on the State care for tho indi- gent insane. In the evening the Senate Cities Committee will give second hearing on the High License bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
THEIR FIRST SCHEDULE.
The Now Players League Map Out Theil
 Seasons Work.

The Now Players League Map Out Theil
 Seasons Work.
 CLEvELAHD, O., March 12.--The Play ers' League Convention adopted a schedule and adjourned last night.
 On the average their are forty dates in each town with which the schedule dates of the National League conflict. There was no effort to escape a fair fight, and the new league is on the top limb of success, so the leaders think.
 The Dunlap case was taken up and acted upon, but the officials refused to have anything to say about it. It is safe to say that Dunlap will play in Cleveland this season.
 The League decided not to meddle with the question of deserters or con- tract jumpers. The Mulvey case came up for action and it was decided to leave the matter to the Brotherhood
 The Playing Rules Committee, of which "Buck" Ewing is chairman, rec commended that the SEQ, 900 prize be dis tributed among the various clubs as prize money as follows: First, s6,25O; second, $4,S0O; third, $3, 500; fourth, $e, 800; fifth. $1 ,75O; sixth, $500; seventh, $4OO. The report was adopted. A hand some championship banner will be pre- sented to the New York Club, emble- matic of the championship of 1889.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Immigrants to Take Strikers' Places.

NEW YORK, March 12.-The Elder has just arrived here with 927 immigrants, and over 30 per oent. of them have come to work in the mines. The majority of them arc Hungarians and Silesians They are going to work in the mines near Pittsburg. The mon were we'll posted, and they did not give the authorities chance to retain them. The Emigration Commissioners will take action in the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
A Bank to Discontinue Busins e,

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 12.-The stockholders of the Union Bank, by a vote of 3,663 to 515, decided to wind up the affairs of the bank. This is the bank from which teller Charles A. Pitcher stole all the cash in June, 1888 He Is now in Canadian jail. The bank recovered nearly all the cash and securi- ties that Pitcher stole, but the affairs have not been in Q fourishing condition for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Narrow Escape of Toe Cutters.

RoNDour, N. Y, March 12.-Last night 25 men narrowly escaped drowning in the Hudson near here They were en- gagged in cutting ice for Hepner & Good sell, at Steep Rocks Cove, when the large field on which they were at work became loosensd and foated out into the channel. The mon on shore rapidly ob- tained boats and rowed out to their res cue. All were saved. The tools were loa%
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Death of Prof. Atkinson.

BOSTON, March -12.-Prof. William P
 Atkinson, professor of English litera- ture and history st the Massachusetts Institute of T, hnology for many years, died of conges ion of the brain. He was the author of any works of high merit, inoludi.'5; nuls berless pamphlets, and had long been prominent as e leotur CT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Two PuEilistjo Battles.

Williams and Charles Cowd, feather weights, fought at the Gladstone Clut last night. Cowd winning in tho 17th round, by completely knocking out his man. A fight between Jack Falvey champion of Rhode Island, and George Nickle, of Taunton, followed. Falvey was awarded the contest in the 7th round on Q foul.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Testing the Dynamite Guns,

PHILADELPHIA, March 12.-An unofi- cial trial of the dynamite guns of the cruiser Vesuvius was made. The cruiser was lowed to point in the Delaware river below Marcus Hook. Tbe test was on the points of ranges, fuses and distancss. Wooden bombs loaded with gunPowder were used and the test is reported to be eminently satisfactory. The official trial takes place next week. The regulation metal bombs will then be used
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
The Baed.r olue comnapv

PrrrsBURG, Pa., March 12.-The affairs of the Baeder Glue Company, of New York and Pittsburg, which failed sev- dled condition. H. R. Kern, ono of the New York partners, is in this city try ing to unravel the mystery. He states that Louis c. Haughey, the Pittsburg member of the firm, acknowledges to having obtained large sums of money on notes to which he signed the firms name
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Lord salisbury's Position on Labor.

LONDON, March 12.-Lord Salisbury, in his reply accepting the invitation of Germany to send g delegate to the coming labor conference, refused to in any way lend his influence to the pro- motion of the proposed legal restriction of the hours of labor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Shot Her Physician.

ROANOKE, Va, March 12.-Dr. H. H. city was shot last night about 9 o'clock by Nora Wooten, a young woman of this place, who accused him of treating her wrongfully. She was adjudged insane several days ago and will be taken to an asylum
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Jack Lyman Knocked Out.

BUFFALO, N. Y., March 12.-Jim Ken nard, the St. Paul "Kid," and Jack Ly- man, of New York, fought last night at the Arlington Athletic Club for . purse of $4OO. Lyman was knocked out in the 22d round and the fight awarded to Kennard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Went Into n Church to Die.

NEW YORK. March 12,-James Howell Jones, aged 24, took laudanum md went into church on Fifth ayenue to die. The sexton discovered him and called physician, who took measures which removed him from danger Jones said he could not get work and was tired of life. He was formerly bookkeeper for steel firm at Pittsbur1 His relatives reside in that city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Arrested for NIurtlerfnc Her Husband

BOSTON, March 12.-Mrs. Mary Ron. ooro, an Italian woman, was arrested at her home, No. Mechanics Court. in the North End, charged with the nur. der of her husband, Angelo Ronbero, who died Sunday last, 1t is claimed, as the result of an assault upon him by his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Another Death from Mnlpr.otico.

BosToN, March 12.-Miss Lucy McIn- his, pretty waitress, died from the effects of malpractice. Henry Duggan, one of her admirers, has disappeared, and is being searched for. The physi- clan who performed the operation is to be arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
New PrSsidOnt 1

New President for swarthmore College.
 SwARTHMoRE, Pa, March 1S-William Hyde Appleton, Ph. D., was elected presi dent of Swarthmore College to sue ceed Edward H. Magill, resi- gned. Dr. Appleton is a graduate of Harvard Uni versity, and has been professor of Greek at Swarthmore since 1871.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

Butter-Market steady. Croamery-West- lsc.0ls,Ac. Dairy -Eastern half -hskin tubs. 2'c.02l c. eastern, frkins. l4o.loloc.: east entire. 13c.@l7 C.: western. l5c.Gslsc Fae- tory-Fresh, lt" 01sc.; June packed, Sc aDsc,
 Chesse--Markst firm. Factory Now York. loo. Creamsry-Nrw York. part skins, Sc. 19c.: Pennsylvania, oart skins, lc. .G Xc.: full et inns. 2c d13c.
 Eggs - Market stea.v. Fresh -- Eastern. 0rst4, l03zcl wos. arn, Arsts, l6c 4l6[c oo0thern, ASsts, 16}<o. 0Aac.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
The Pulaski Hou.. Rrr,.a

PULASKI, N. Y., Esroh 1e.-The Pu. laskl House was totally destroyed by are. The insurance only partly covers tho loss. The proprietor's family barely escaped with their lives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Herr Krupp's PhiIanthronv.

ESSEN, March 12.-Herr Krupp, pro. prietor of the extensive cannon foundry here, has given half million of dollars for the erection of homes for working men and training school for women.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Horses Coming East.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 12.-One hun dred and three valuable horses were shipped to New York from Senator Stanford's Palo Alto stables. Thirty two are colts from the stallion Elec- tioneer. The entire lot Is valued at A0OO 0OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Tn. C.ar Threatened by Women.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 12.-During the past few days the Czar has received many dozens of letters, all of which have come from women. These oom- munications contain threats of death for hogging exiles in Siberia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Pianos! OrqansI

THOSE intending ts invest In -a 1IAou l or ORGAN will dc well to eensalt 1s1s before purehasing, as l can save ys1 1 may say how can he do iti It is Nhis sells direct from the manufactures an6 l71' no large store rent to pay and oGA1 penses attached to store. \ Aayo agency for the eel. bY1sUd NAOON W HAMLIN Pianos and ONAm. M 7' famous HAzLETON BROTGERS YIr STERL1NG's and othsrs, OaAAn mailed free. Es
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
The osus,.l cops.-.,. ...

A0JOOEn< YoRK, Pa, March 12.-Ths Central Pennsylvsnia Confsrenos of the Evaa. RslioaA Sou1eh finished its work and d. wick, RA -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Endorsed the Eight-Hour Movement.

BOSTON, March 12.-Carpenters' Union 561 endorsed the eight-hour movement last night. This will have great in. huence with the other carpenters un. ions and is likely to affect building con. tracts after May l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Shot Himself Through the Head.

WHKEsBARRE, Pa, March 12.-J. B Pettebone, well-know citizen here aged 3s years, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head. He nad just returned home from business trip to Pittsburg. No cause ia ss.i0n. ed for his self-murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Business rarAly.ed in Cairo.

CAIRO, Ill.,, March 12.-About one. half of this city s submerged and bust. ness is paralyzel, the only means ot conmunlcation being by boat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Securing . Jury in the Flaok Case.

NEW YORK, March 1e.-The work of getting . jury for the trial of the Flaok divorce conspirators was continued again this morning in the Court of Oyer and Termine1, before Judne BAryett. Co faf 10 j11exs havs been obtaiAad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
nnrs. narr,son to Visit F1or1aa.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Mrs. Harri- son, wife of the President: Mrs. and Miss Wanamaker, Mrs. Russell B. Har- rison, Mrs. Colonel Wilson, of Philsdel- phla; Miss Robinson, of New York; and Mrs. Hammond, of Trenton, N J., will leave Washington tomorrow morning in the private car of J. H. Inman, presi, dent of the Richmond & Danville Rail road, for trip South MT. Russell B. Harrison will accompany them. Friday will be spent in Charleston, S. C., and the party expect to arrive at St. Angus tine, Fla, in time to attend the dedica- tory services of the new church erected by MT. Henry NJ. Flagler as a memorial to his son. After several days sight seeing in Florida the party will return to Washington by way of Atlanta and Chattanooga. This will be Mrs. Harri- sons first trip south of Washington
 Le Caron and PowderIy.
 LONDON, March 12.-Le Caron, the British spy, is out in another fulmina- tion against MT. Terrence V. Powderlv, or rather against the genuineness of the assertion made by that gentleman that he Le Caron approached the chief of the Knights of Labor during the South western railroad strike in 1886, with q proposition to use dynamite as a weapon against the railroads The letter which MT. Powderly received, contain ing this suggestion and purporting to have come from him, Le Caron says. is forgery, the origin of which he could trace if he were disposed to give to it a degree of attention which it does not deRarva