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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
THE PLYMOUTH WAR
A Rowling Mob of Poles ill a
 Graveyard.
ARMED WITH GUNS AND PICKS
Bodies Dragged from Ooffins and Throw,
 on the Highway.

A Band of One Hundred Men Drove tn,
 Poles Away Decisive Legal Action WIT
 be Taken Fears of serious Trouble En.
 t-rtaineh Bishop Hyan Iins Troubl.
 With Il Polish Congregation
 WILKEsBAREE, Pa., Jan. 23.-Martir Wilkes and several of his followers, who were placed in jail In default oi S25, O00 bail, which they were placed under for melting a riot and prevent. ing the LithuanianS, another faction of the Polish church at Plymouth. from interring two children in the cemetery. wore released on a writ of nabcas corpus. They were given a hearing before Judge Woodward, and the bail was reduced to Sl, 900, which was promptly furnished.
 Wilkes declares he was victimized and swore vengeance. He returned tu Plymouth and gathered number of Polanders all armed with shotguns They marchoi to the cemetery at the lower end of the town. On the way they bought ricks and shovels. They then proceeded to reopen the freshly dug graves.
 In their rase. it is sad by an eye witness, they drove their picks and drills through the collins and the bod ics they contained. The mob then dragged the bodies to the fence and threw them over into the highway. When this reached tho ears of the Lithuanians they became furious.
 A band of 100 mon set out for the graveyard. Tho Polanders learned of their approach and fled. A committee Q was at once sent to this city to see their attorney, William II. Hines, to find out what could be done. Decisive legal action will at once be taken. Fears of serious trouble are again en tertained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
FOUGHT FOR LOVE.
'~wo Suit"rx for Young Lady's Hand Settle the Matter in n Prize Fight,

'~wo Suit"rs for n Young Lady's Hand
 Settle the Matter in n Prize Fight,
 URBANA, O., Jan. 23.-IJ has just 5ecn learned that prize-fight occurred at Crayon, this county, between John Grim and William Wright to decide which should have the affections of a young lady in the neighborhood.
 Her indecision as to which she liked best brought on a collision between the two suiuors. They agreed to settle tho matter according to London prize ring rules in glove contest to a finish. Only few friends were given the tip" but enough of each side to see that fair play was given.
 They hammered each other in the most brutal manner, but Wright had the best of it and his opponent was put to sleep in the sixteenth round by a terrific blow sq ,.are between the eyes. The principals shook hands, received congratulations and left the ring side good friends.
 Wright may court the young lady. undisturbed, if she does not hear of the affair and discard both of the young men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
A Dwelling House Blown Up.

PIrTsBURG, Pa. Jan. 23.-Mrs Theo- dore Ringer, who with her family oi five occupied the second floor of small frame tenement house on Ash Alley, near Thirty eighth street, went to the cellar with ligh ted candle in her hand
 As she entered the cellar an explo sion occurred and the house was demol. ished portions of it being blown half a square. John Slip died after being tA. ken from the wreck. Mrs. Ringer WAS badly cut and probably fatally injured. Mrs. Ringers family of five children were all painfully injured but will TO- cover. Mir and Mrs. Paul Welsher, grandparents of Mrs. Ringer, occupied the attic floor and were badly burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
A TRYING MOMENT.
Railroad Man Fatally Injured whIl
 Trying to Save HIS Comrada

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 23.-While Geo Hahn and Louis Johnson, Nickel Plato bridge men were working on trestlo between River Bank and Dover Bay, Johnson's foot was caught by the tim. bers.
 The Chicago passenger train was ap- preaching and Johnson endeavored to extricate his foot To his dismay ha found it impossible. The situation was rapidly becoming dangerous and Hahn lent his efforts in the attempts to re- lease the firmly fastened foot.
 All their efforts wore in vain and Johnson begged Hahn to jump and save himself Hahn steadfastly refused and herolcally continued his endeavors to help Johnson. The train struck him while he was thus engaged. Johnson's leg was cut off aS the knee and Hahn was probably fatally injured.
 Hahn was taken to his home in Yer. m dillon on the train that struck him and Johnson was brought to Cleveland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Drank Carbolic Acid for Beer.

RED BANK, x. d., Jan. 23. Charles Magee, postmaster at IIclmdcl, died last evening from the effects of carbo.ic acid which ne drank Saturday after noon. Mir. Magee was returning from Newport on the day named when he stopped at the Town House kept by his brother Garrett, Hc asked the servan t girl for something to drink. He was given a bottle of acid which the girl mistook for beer. Mir. Magoe soon be- came unconscious and remained so un- til he died. lie was prominent Re publican politician and received tho poStotiice appointment last spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Jackson to be Unseateu.

WASHINGToN, Jan. 23.-The Republi- can majority of the Committee on Elec- tions reported to the House to-day in favor of unseating James Monroe Jack son, tho Democratic member for the Fourth Maryland district, and seating Charles B. smith, his Republican con testant. John Dalzell, of Pittsburg. will defend the majority report. and Mir. Crisp, of Georgla, will make a minority report and defend the cause of MT. Jackson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
strike of Green Bottle Blowers.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 23.-A general strike of the green bottle blowers employed in this city and throughout the entire western district is threatened The blowers have been working on Eastern molds for several woeIs without know ing it. In doing this work they have unknowingly assisted tho manufactur- CTS in their contest with the Eastern blowers who are now on a strike. In case any of tho manufact urerS insist that the work of filling Eastern orders must continue. a strike will be declared until the Eastern holders are removed from the factories.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
END OF A LOCKOUT,
Tho Craven Bros. Make Terms With tn,
 GlnGsblowers.

Tho Craven Bros. Make Terms With the
 GlnasbIowers.
 SALEM, N. J.. Jan. 23. After a long and tedious struggle, lasting five months, the glass sblowers' lockout here has been settled and fires are now started under the furnaces of Craven Bros
 For the last two days rumors of a set clement have been current, but nothing definite was done until late last night when the firm sent for the blowers committee and accepted their terms, which provides for the 50 per cent. list, less 10 per cont, and the allowance ot one apprentice to every fifteen jour- neymen, $40 in cash every two weeks, or S20 a week.
 These are the terms of the resolutions adopted at the glaSsblowers' convention at Atlantic City last summer, and will give Craven Bros. five apprentices. One factory will start tom orrow, two next Tuesday, and the other two as soon as possible,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
THREE VESSELS IN PERIL.
Cargo Thrown Overheard to Prevent On
 Ship from EOumdrrin".

cargo lhfown oVerDOaru 70 treVenC ohe
 ship from FoundrrnS.
 HALIFAX, x. s., Jan. 4%. Tn c steam. CTS Sorrento, Rhartia and Egypt put !n here short of coal, after most ter riblc passage. The Sorrento was out 24 days. Tho boats, rail, dock and fix ingS were smashed by tho waves. Con- siderable other damage WIS done by the tremendous sr:$ which Ga shed over her.
 Capt. .Iurgensen was knocked down by hugo wave and ono of his hands wcro broken. Many members of tho crew had narrow escapes from death and some are iniured. At one time it was feared the %hi. wOund founder. Orders were given l] throw over the cargo. which Was G":.r :! he vessel was then almost on her beam ends, but lighted when the cargo was jettisoned.
 The Iaetta also encountered a succession of i.'r'iii westerly gales and muuntalnOU, Hca,, winch over flowed the decks. The worst storms were from tho l7th to the 18th. engulf tho vessel tho captain decided to usc oil to try and quiet tho waves. Oil bags were hung over the sides of the vessel for twelve hours and had the desired effect, and his officers say it was tho only thing that saved the ship from receiving serious damage. All or her l50 passengers are well.
 The Egypt's experience is similar to that of the others, there being continu- ous gales all the way. Her captain says nevor in all his life did he meet with such storms. It was friShtful at times. Occasionally the ship was carried along by the forcr of the wind. It was impossible to sec from the bridge to the bow, tho vessel being onveloped in E;,ly o11 tl,n 1s, boats are damaged. She also jottison ed some cargo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
A SExTON'S TROUBLE.
Startling Disclosures of a Disgusting
 Nature Expected nt Trial.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., Jan. 23.-Three young men have been arrested charged with committing she assault on Sexton George w. Ogden. of the Danforth Congregational Church, at the church door. Ogden did not appear at the ex- animation of the boys and it was said that he was prostrated with fear of the exposure of some of his criminal practices.
 The examination was postponed un- til next Saturday when some startling disclosures Of most disgusting nature are expected. It is feared that Ogden will loso his mind before the oXamina- ton. Ogdcn'& story of h:s beiIg as saulted has been proven false.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Four Boilers Burst.

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 23.-A terrible boiler explosion of four boilers occurred at the breaker of the Mt. Jessup Coal Company, instantly killing Michael Munley, of Arch bald, the night en- gineer; fatally injured German laborer. and seriously injured two Hun. garian mine laborers The boiler and engine-houses were demolished, taking fire and burning to the ground. The hoilers were nearly new and tho OK. olosion IS believed to be due to run. ming cold water into them while dry
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Seized n Passenger Steamer.

NEwEUEG, N. Y., Jan. 33.--The side wheel freight and passenger steamer w. w. Colt, belonging to the Now York and Stuyvesant Transportation Com. pany of Hudson, was levied upon by Under Sheriff Goodale under an eXecu. tion issued for parties against the com psay, The levy was made at the docks of the Pennsylvania Coal Company where the Colt is in winter quarters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
A Prisoner Jumps from n Train.

HUDSON, N. Y., Jan. 23.-While being taken to the penitentiary prisoner named John Slavin, jumped from an from the custody of Officer Ellis of Mat. teawan. Slavln, who was not hand cutfed, asked the officers permission to get drink, then walked out of the car door and jumped from the platform.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
KeceDtfOn tO Gov. Hlll.

ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 23.-The Fort Orange Club gave it's annual reception to Gov. Hill and the State officers and the Legislators last night. About 5oG guests, including the Judges of the David Dudley Field, William Arkell, ex-Senator Arkell and Col. E. F. Shep. ard attended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
strike in n Shoe Factory.

YARMOUTH, Me-, Jan. 23.-The shoe- makers, stitchers, stock-fitters, cutters and lasters. in J. r. Hodson Brothers < Co.,. 8 shoe factory struck because the girls in the stitching room are required to sign an agreement to accept wages agreed upon by the firm for the ensuing year. They claim that the firm would not name tho wages until after they should sign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
MT. Cleveland and '92

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Dr. Morrison Munford, editor of the Kansas City Times, had an interview with ex-Pres- ident Cleveland and telegraphed it to his paper. MT. Cleveland, Editor Nun ford says, warmed to the subject of tariff reform and has lost none of the zeal which inspired his celebrated mes- sage When the ex-President was asked about standard bearer, he said that personally he would prefer to have some one else lead the Democratic hosts"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Another Touch Of Blizzard,

HURON, Jan. 23.-A severe wind and snow storm has prevailed here since daylight Trains are moro or less de. layed. Tho storm is even more severe west and north of here. The wind is blowing from the northwest at the rate of 45 miles an hour. The temperature is low.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Connecticut Military Troubles.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Jan. 23-Governo1 Bulkeley has asked for the rcsignati tion of Brig. General Charles F. Brown, of Middletown, on account of his approval of the recent reslgnations of tho officers of the lst Regiment. Col. Cone, Lieut. Col. Thompson and Major Smith, of this city, are dishonorably discharged for insubordination, and Captains New ton and Schultze are also dismissed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Shot by A Keiected LOYcr.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Mary Petrikov. sky. a pretty golden-haired girl of l! was shot dead in her brothers apart ments at l63 Stanton street by Joh n Popotf, a handsome but dissolute Rus sian, aged 23, who boarded there, and whose attentions Miss. Petrikovsky had rejected. Popotf was arrested. He is said to belong to a wealthy family ir Moscow. Two years ago he received an inheritance, which he soon spont in riotous living.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
ChaplNnu Found Guilty of Murder

PLATTsBURGn, x. Y., Jan. 23-The trial of Joseph Chapleau, for the mur- der of Irwin Tabor in this town one year ago, has been concluded. Chap leau was found guilty of murder in the first degree and will be sentenced to death next Tuesday. Tabor and Chap leau were neigh boSs and on unfriendly y terms. They met on the highway and Chapleau struck him with a sled stake, causing instant death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Admitted to tho Bar.

ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 23.-At the meeting of the State Bar Association the following were admitted to prac. tice: Peter Cantine, Saugerties; Chas. De Costa, Chas. NJ. Earle, c. R. Hawes, Myron Oppenheim, c. H. Rushmore, Wm. F. Scott, Joshua Van Cott, Alex. Van Cott, r. V. Van Worst, R. r. Lit tie, of Now York; Fred Cameron, oi A lbany
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
The Cuban Republic.

Committee on Foreign Relations or dered an adverse report to be made on the Call resolution, requesting the President to open negotiations with Spain for the purpose of inducing tha government to consent to the establish ment of Republic in Cuba.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
EhsiEn Shipley Married.

BOSTON, Jan. 23.-Ensign J. H. Ship ley, attached to the United States steamer Michigan, was married last night on board the United States re- ceiving ship Wabash to Miss Fannie,
 the eldest daughter of Captain Car penter Of the Wabash. A distinguished company of guests witnessed the cere-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
\ Tobacco syndicate Formed

NEwARK, N, J., Jan. 23.-A meeting as held here at the Continental Hotel
 leading tobacco and cigarette manu
 .,cturers throughout the country. A syndicate has been formed with cap ital of S25, 5,0OO.0OO and 200 shares will be issued. The object for which the asso 'iation is formed is to cure leaf tobacco and to sell tobacco in all it's forms. '"ctories will be established in all the States and Territories and Canada.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Presidential PostmasterI.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 23.-Tho following nominations for postmasters were sent to the Senate by the President:
 NEW YORK. Now Lebanon-Mrs. Mary J. Leonard. Carthage e-A. E. Wescott WcSttield-W. II. Walker Trumansburgh- G. Hunt Schenectady-C. K. Palmer. Olean-W. k. Page. Sing Sing-E. A. McAlpin. Batavia--H. F. TarboX.
 PENNSYLVANIA. Getty Kitzmillcr Danville A. J. Trick. Du BoiS-Lewis Zeigler. Mckeesport-W k. Thompson. Monongahela City-W. C: Robinson North hum berland-L. l.. Haas. Somerset-J. .. PoStle thwaite.
 RHODE ISLAND. Longsdalo-George sherman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
The ColOred PuSlliSC in DemRn d

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.--McAuliffe, is anxious to get another chance at Peter Jackson, the colored champion
 He has posted forfeit for fight for S5, 900 side, and does not care whether the California Club gives a purse or not. Before Jackson went to England he promised McAuliffe that on his return he would give McAuliffe the first fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Verdict for a Railroad Passenger,

ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 23. In the United States Circuit Court tho jury in the case of Elias B. Now vs. the Pennsylva- mia Railroad Company to recover dam ages for injuries received whilo pas senger on defendants road, returned a verdict for S2,35o. A motion to set aside the verdict will be argued at Syr acuse Feb. 2l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
I,nseball Men Did Not Respond

PRovIDENcE, R. l., Jan. 23.-The call for meeting of baseball men at the Narragansett Hotel was responded to by only four men. Very little interest is taken in the formation of the proposed club. Another meeting, however, will probably be held to further develop the movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Fire in BostOn's Lumber District.

BOSTON. Jan. 23.-The lumber and blaming mill on Albany street. owned by J. F. Paul & Co., and occupied by the firm and about 20 other wood working firms, was burned about o'clock this morning. Though the structure was in the centre of the lumber district, the flames were prevented from spread. ing, and at2 g. m. the fire was under c0ntrOl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
The Globe Trotter Speeding Eastv

TRINIDAD, Col, Jan. 23.-Nellie Bly, arrived here this morning. She imme- diately took special train from this place over the Union Pacific for Council Bluffs via Denver. At Council Bluffs she goes via. the Northwestern to Chi cago where she will take the Michigan Central for New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
No More Fights,

LONDON, Jan. 23.-Owing to the train of scandals growing out of tho recent Smith-Slavin prize fight, the Pelican Club at its meeting last night determ- incd to havo nothing to do with pro- noting pugilistic contests hereafter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
lis Household Expenses Too Large.

LONDON, Jan. :". A dispatch from ConStantinoplr says the Sullau has, agreed to, q rrNu. ion r"n-."| truu I5 to 20 per e. t. !u IE" A;tlIrICS OI state officials 1iI ..i-, tr Il reduction of 1000. .OOu yearly in tho expenses of the Imperial househol l. It is believed that thero will be a deficit of G4,OOo, = GOD. Tho sultan Hu ,ircS an exact tnt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Due to Mir. Blains's Protess.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Rubber mer- chants state that the revocation by the Para Government of the practical mon- opoly of rubber export which has been granted to the Companhia Mercantil is due to Q protest made by Secretary Blaine to the Brazilian Provisional Government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
The Hudson ruII of Floating Ice.

RoNDoUT N. Y., Jan. 23.-The cold wave which entered the Hudson Valley makes good ice crop almost certain. Tho Hudson River is full of floating ice from Esopus to Albany. Ice in ponds in the Catskills is from three to six inches deep.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
PepnsylYania Democrats.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. BE. P. Kisner, of Luzerne, was reelected chair man of the Democratic State Commit t. tee. He had no material opposition, and the meeting was entirely harmon. iouS. Scranton was selected as the place for holding the next State Con vention, the time to be fixed by the Executive Committed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
The Wounds Self Inflicted,

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The physicians who performMd the autopsy on the body of Martin, the man who was found dying in house of ill reFute i'll *2d street, report that the stab wounds which caused death were self innlct
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Carroll MhinS Lucie.

SAN FRANCIsco, Jan. 23.-The fight between Mike Lucie, of Philadelph ia and Jimmy Carroll, of Brooklyn, mid ilcweights, at the Golden Gate Clul last night, resulted in a victory for Car roll, Lucie being knocked out in the RaYenth round.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Worlds Far ommittec

WASHINGTON, Jan. 43 Tho sub-cu.n mittee to whom the various matters re- lating to tho Worlds Fair were referred met this morning, and after a general discussion of the subject adjourned without reaching conclusion and will so report to the full committee. There is a probability that the proposition ad vanced by Mir. Flower, that the commit tee report q skeleton bill which can be adapted to any of the four competing cities, may be adopted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
\ liumor About tho Popr.

ROME. Jan. 33. 3.--Therc is a widespread rumor that tho Pope is dead. This ap- pears to have been caused by an unsual and unlocked for announcement that he is in perfect health and has received several Bishops.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Only One for Conviction.

GOSHEN, N. Y., Jan. 23.-The jury trying Eber l.. Pilgrim, of the town of Warwick, for the murder of a man named Keleher in July of last year, was discharged by Judge Barnard. The jury stood eleven for acquittal and one for conviction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Funeral of th.. DulSe of lost ,.

TURIN, Jan. 23.-Tho funeral ccre- monies of the NuN of Aosta wcro sim. pie and almost entirely devoid of dis play. The streets Nc"c crowded with people who lined the entiro route of the procrSSion, which was headed by 100 children from the various churita- blc institutions. c;c.. with which tho Duko of AoSta was associated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
A Brakeman Secures a Verdict.

GOSHEN, N. Y., Jan. 23-Charles H Hunter, of Middletown N. Y., has beer awarded $S, 900 damages by the Supreme Court, for injuries received in his ca pacity as brakeman for the New York Ontario and Western Railroad Com panY..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Er. IOpliiusrr Letters,

LONDON, Jan. 2i-lt is proposed to publish as soon aS the letters can he ar ranged some highly important and in tcreSting spondcncc of the late Dr. Docllingcr tho leader of the Dld Catholic movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Wrestler Dufur Injured.

WEST RANDOLPH, Nt., Jan. 23.-H. M. Dufur, the wrestler, was struck by Q coasters sled here and thrown on his head, being badly cut and bruised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Vote on the Westminster Confession.

Pmu.ADEIpmIA, Jan. 23.-Out of tho 211 Presbyteries in the United States 47 have thus far voted on the ques tion of the revision of the Westminster Con- fession. Of these, S5 have voted in favor of and 12 against revision. Most If the votes for revision are in the West; most of those against it are in inc East
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Cancelled rne Concession on Rubber.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Jan. 23.-A special cable from Para states that the Provisio ..al Government has cancelled the concession of 20 reis per pound on rubber granted recently to the mer. cantile company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
DE. RIttenhause to Rs.ipu.

CARLISLE, Pax Jan. 23.-Dr. Aaron Rittenhouse. Professor of English Lit eraturo and History in Dickinson Col lege, will resign next June.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Tho hnrIeroi Miners Win.

BRUSSEIS, Jan. 23. Tho miners strike is at an end, tho employers having submitted to tho demands of those who still hold out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Dnly Knocked Ont.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9S.-Eugene Horn- backer and Eddie Daly, of Providence, fought 30 rounds near Norton's Point Daly f1slly being knoclra6 out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Dave Orr Signs With the nrotherhood.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Dave Orr, last years first-basem of the Colum bus team, and Thomas Kingsland, catcher for the London, Ont, club, have signed contracts to play with the Brooklyn Brotherhood clu b the coming season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-23
Powderlv Cannot sne,k I, uo.to,

SCRANTON, Pa., Jan. 23.-Mr. Powder
 ly's physicians will not allow him to go to Boston, so he cannot speak in that city tomorrow evening as announced.