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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Abused a BOY Prisoner.

FRANKLIN, Pa, March Airs Pierce
Butler, of this town, returned from the
State Reform School at Morganza, hav.
ing in charge her 17-year-old son, who
was sent to the institution last Novem-
Der. The boy is in dying condition
His arm is sprained and covered with
cuts and fostering sores, and he is suf-
fering from a disease contracted at the
school. He says the doctor abused him.
Mrs. Butler says when she went to the
school she was not allowed to see her
son until just before the train came
along on which she was to take him,
away. She has engaged counsel and will
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Griffith's Attack on SesSiOns.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, March 4.-Frank
L. Griffiths, who "caned' ex-Congress-
man Walter Sessions on the street in
this city two weeks ago, alleges that the
cause of the trouble was not an old law
suit, as Mr.. Sessions gave out to the
press, but domestic reasons prompted
him to the act He says that for several
years the exCongressman had been try
ing to get Mrs. Griffith to leave her hus-
band and while at Washington proposed
to the woman that she get separation
from Griffith and he would secure her a
Government position. 1t is for this
reason, Griffith says, that he attacked
and beat Sessions.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
NEW JERSEY LAWMAKERS.
Tho Annual Appropriation for the State
Labor bureau Passed.

Tho Annual Appropriation for the State
Labor bureau Passed.
TRENTON N. j., March 4.-The Senat Q
passed the annual appropriation of
81 900 to the State Labor Bureau and
also the bill allowing any charitable in
stitution to possess property not exceed
ing 1000 and to change it's place of
business.
The House bill giving the Board of
Freeholders power to fix the directors
per diem was indefinitely postponed.
Senator Wyckoff introduced bill
prohibiting attorneys-at-law from prac-
ticing in courts where they have juris-
diction as justices of the peace.
Senator Mcdonald put in bill allow
ing the Essex and Hudson Prosecutors
of the Pleas each clerk at 81 800 year.
Senator Pfeffer, of Camden, introduced
bill fixing the tax of six mills on the
dollar of the capital of the State banks.
In the House the following bills were
introduced: Making all railroad tickets
good until used. Authorizing the trus-
tees of the School Fund to loan $3.50, 900
at 3 per cent. interest to cities for the
erection of sehool-houses. Authorizing
the Governor to appoint land surveyors
and commissioners of deeds. Giving
the Essex Road Board power to modify
all assessments when one has been set
aside by the courts.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
.n nnu.rcsuIng subject.

A miner in Rhonda named David
Davies is just now an interesting sub
iect for medical doctors and doctors Of
divinity. He was victim of the terri
BILE explosion of Pen-y- Craig in 1850. He
was bedridden for four years, recovered
sufficiently to be able to go about, but
was completely deaf and dumb. His
doctor hit upon novel plan to restore
his hearing. He was placed by the side
Of a big gun during target practice
After the sixth shot his hearing came
suddenly back to him but he remain d
dumb. The other day one OF his com.
panions said something to him that put
him in a towering passion and his speech
returned in flood of profanity.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
A Drunken Mans Brutal Act.

Boston, March 4-Frank B. Keith,
who says he resides in Worcester, en-
tered the house of Capt. Griffin, Of Hook
and Ladder Company 8, on Tyler street,
while intoxicated, and demanded some
soup. On being refused, he knocked
Mrs. Griffin down and beat and kicked
her. She was the only member of the
knocking at the door. He was afterward
captured. Mrs. Griffn's condition is
alarming
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
The Robert Ray Hamilton Divorce.

ELM1RA, N. Y, March 4-Nothing had
been done in the matter of taking
further testimony in the Robert Ray
Hamilton divorce case. E. c. Van
Duzer who is the referee to take the
testimony here says that he does not
expect to take any more evidence in the
case, but is holding it open to admit the
evidence if any is offered. George NJ.
NJ. Driver, MI. Hamilton's counsel, re-
fuses to talk about the case. Mrs
Hamilton's lawyer is not in town. 1t
is thought that no further evidence will
be offered.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
LEGISLATION AT ALBANY.
A Monster Petition for Ballot Reform
Presented in the House.

A Monster Petition for Ballot Reform
Presented in the House.
ALBANY, Il. Y, March An the Sen.
ate the report of the State Factory In
spector was received, also the reports
of the State Engineer and Surveyor. A
petition concerning laundry work in
State prisons was presented. The re-
port of the Committee on Statutory Re
vision, and the special order on regis
tration were laid over until March 10.
Among the bills introduced were the
following: To amend the charter of
Lansingburg village to amend the
charter of Hoosick Falls in regard to vii
lage improvements so as to give the
trustees more power; to allow religious
corporations to apply to the Supreme
Court for power to mortgage property;
granting additional power to the Rome,
Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad.
In the Assembly, Speaker Hustled
asked unanimous consent to present n
petition. Mr.. Sullivan objected too
late and the 900 pound book, made up
of 10000 names in favor of ballot re-
form, was carried in. Mr.. Sheehan
men carrying the petition crowded him
down into the arena.
Mr.. Sheehan rose to question of
privilege and claimed that the Speaker
had violated the rules.
The Speaker raped him to order, the
Republicans applauding, and there was
a scene. When quiet was restored the
second reading of bills was the order.
The Speaker presented the report of
the State Engineer on the Adirondack
survey.
The following bills We're introduced:
Relating to taxation on town houses; to
allow electors of Buffalo to vote upon
proposed new charter; to revise the
charter of the village of Alden; to allow
the town auditors to examine all town
commissioners accounts; to provide for
commission to prepare an amendment
to article of the constitution; to
amend the banking act
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
THE MARINES NEW MOVE.
He Will Do All His Fighting in Future
Before the Occidental Club.

Before the Occidental Club.
New York, March "A dispatch from
San Francisco says that George La
Blanche declares he will be revenged on
the California Athletic Club for allow
ing him to BE- ipsulted by Dempsey be-
fore large number of club members
the other night while Dempsey and La
Blanche were invited guests.
He proposes to get even by making all
his matches under the auspices of the
Occidental Club in future The
California Club men have been look
ing forward to q return meeting be-
between Dempsey and La Blanche with
more pleasure than any event that could
possibly have been arranged. In fact,
a doubt that it could take place any
where else than in the California Club
has not been entertained.
The Occidental Club is overjoyed at
the turn of affairs. At the next meet
ing of the Board of Directors fat purse
will be offered the Nonpariel and La
Blanche to battle for
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Non-Union switchmen on Strike.

PrrTsBURG, March 4.-The switchmen
employed in the Pennsylvania and
CHARTERS yards of the Pittsburg & Lake
Erie Railroad are on strike for an adj
vance in wages. They demand an in
crease from S1.9O to $500 for day and
So 20 for night work. No attempt was
made to move freight trains to-day and
considerable difficulty is experienced in
getting passenger trains out on time.
The strikers are all non-union men
President Newell is in Europe. The To-
cal officials claim that they have no
discretion in the matter and cannot con-
cede the demand
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
DEFENDS PARNELL.
Mr.. Gladstone Praises the Irish Leader in
Speech.

Mr.. Gladstone Praises the Irish Leader in
n Speech.
LONDON, March An the House OF
Commons last evening, Right Hon. w.
II. Smith submitted his motion that
the House accept the report of the Special
Commission on the charges against the
Irish members, thank the Judges there.
for, and enter it upon the journals.
Mr.. Gladstone, who was received
with cheers on his first appearance in
the House since his recent illness, rose
to oppose the motion. He took the
ground that it was unprecedented to
thank Judges for doing judicial duty.
The report of the Special Commission,
he said, bristled with disputable mat
ter. It was unreasonable to ask mem
bers to accept the whole of it. Ireland
was on the brink OF famine when the
seven defendants mentioned in the re-
port joined seditious conspiracy. The
charges against these men We're ten
years old. 1t was not wise or decent to
censure others.
After a sweeping and mastery survey
of the field which had occupied the at
tention of the Commission, Mr.. Glad
stone launched the declaration that agi-
tation in Ireland had prevented more
crime than it had caused, and - for
Mr.. Parnell, he said he regarded him
since 1882 as contributor to the peace
of the land; and with regard to the
period before that date Lord Carnarv-
on's overtures to Mr.. Parnell had barred
all charges and condoned all previous
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
IN A BURNING MINE
Eight Men EntOmbed Alive
Near Wilkesbarre, Pa.
FIRED BY A MULEDR1vIR'sLAMP
Rescuing Parties Trying to Break Through
Pillar of Goal.

Bare Hope that the Imprisoned Men
May Have Found Refuge in a Gangway.
The Disaster Created Great Excitement.
A Belief that the Men Will Die of Suffo-
cation-Names of the Unfortunates.
WHKEsBARRE, Pa. March Am explo-
sion of gas occurred in the South
Wilkesbarre shaft while eight men were
at work inside of the feeder. In few
minutes the tunnel became filed with
smoke and gas which shut off all means
of escape.
The tunnel leads into the Wanton
mine adjoining and efforts were made to
reach the imprisoned men but the rescu-
ing party was driven back and COM
PEELED to give up the attempt.
Superintendent Phillips and Inspector
Williams are making every effort to
break through a pillar of coal and res
sue the men alive.
So great is the heat and SO dense the
smoke in the tunnel, too, that it is with
ihe utmost difficulty that the flames can
De reached. Several of the men at work
have been overcome and had to be
brought out of the shaft. Hope is fast
fading away.
The victims are: Michael Terry, Thos.
Jameson, Thos. Mcdonald, aged 20,
James Mcdonald, aged 81, John Nc
Nealis, (all single), and Frank Call,
men of family.
The mine is owned by the Lehigh &
Wllkesbarre Coal Company.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Grand Lodge, A. 0. u. W.

ROCHESTER, NY, March 4.-The Grand
Lodge of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen of this State is holding its
18th annual session in this city. The
report of the Grand Recorder will show
the membership on January 1, 1890,
was 81 ,O9S, as compared with 29,O77 on
January 1, 1889. There were 343 deaths
during the year, and the death rate per
thousand was II as compared with 9.66
in 1888, being an increase of 1893 over
the average rate for the past seven
years. No legislation of especial mo-
ment has thus far been suggested.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
The Montana Contest.

WASHINGTON. March 4.-Mr. jerks.
counsel for the Democratic claimants in
the contest for the Montana seats in
the United States Senate, said the only
thing he would file with the committee
in support of the argument presented
sion in the Silver Bow case which was
determined in favor of the Democratic
contestant and which is thought to have
a direct bearing on the Senate contest.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
A Warning to Editors.

An Indiana country editor received q
gift of a barrel of very hard cider from
an admiring subscriber, and the next
three issues of his paper brought him
seven libel suits, four lickings and no.
tice Of his dismissal from the fold Of the
hard-shell Baptist church. When an
humble editor uses hard cider for inside
matter the results sometimes verge on
che terrible.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Young Lincoln Dying.

LONDON, March 4.-The doctors now
say that young Abraham Lincoln can
not live but few hours. The illusions
which have more than once nearly
killed him have taken fresh and almost
certainly fatal direction The young
sufferer has intervals of consciousness
during which he recognizes and smiles
at those around him, but these intervals
are becoming less frequent and of
shorter duration
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
The Committee Invited to Chicago,

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The members
of the Worlds Fair Committees of the
House and Senate are considering an in
vitation that has been rendered them to
visit Chicago with view to looking
over the available sites for the World S
Fair and to discuss the financial matter
connected with the proposition. No &C
tion has been taken by the committee
on the invitation.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The House
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds has reported favorably bills
making appropriations for public build
ings as follows: Vermont. ST. Adams,
$4,000. New Jersey, Hoboken, s15, 200 !;
Paterson, $4,000. Delaware, Whining
ton, 100000 Virginia, Norfolk $500, 900.
West Virginia, Martinsburg, $4,000.
New York, Newburg, 100000 Massa-
chusetts, Haverhill, $4,000; Taunton,
$4,000. Pennsylvania, York, $780, 900.
Maine, Lewiston, $75, 900,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
A Brief Prize Fight,

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Jack Collins,
the middleweight champion pugilist Of
Delaware, and Mike Reidy, of this city,
fought for prize of $500 near Mount
Vernon, Va, The mill was brief. In
the second round Reidy punished Col
Inns so badly that he failed to come to
time and Reidy was given the fight.
Time, Z minutes, 90 seconds
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
An Attempt to Rob a Bank.

RDGwAY, Pa, March Am attempt
was made to rob the Elk County Bank
in this borough last night. The burg
lars cut through the solid walls of the
building and were working at the vault
left number of their tools lying about
the place.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
A Young Woman Shot.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Miss Lillian
Moore was shot while walking on Rhode
Island avenue by Harry G. FARMLAND,
a man aged about 80 years, because she
had refused to listen to his addresses.
Five shots were fired, one taking effect
In the forehead, one in the left wrist
and In the heshy part of the left arm.
The wounds are not dangerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04

MIDDLETowN, N. Y, March 4.-The Ex-
change Hotel took fire in the kitchen
and before it was discovered it gained
such Roadway that the flames We're be-
yond control and the building with it's
contents We're totally destroyed. Loss,
about $1,000; partly insured. Lilly
Peck, of Gouverneur, N. Y, a transient
boarder, leaped from the second story
window. She was badly burned about
the face hands, neck, body and lower
eXtremities. Her recovery is doubtful
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Farmers in Politics.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The Georgia
delegation in the House have had notices
served upon them that their reelection
will be contested by an organized oppo
sition party. They have received letters
that the Farmers Alliance of Georgia
intends to put a candidate in the field il
each Congressional District at the next
election, and that none of the names of
the present delegation from Georgia will
be found on the Alliance ballots.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
The Evangelical Conference.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, March 4-The Evan
gelical Conference was presided over by
Bishop Esher. The treasurer's report of
the Schuylkill Seminary showed bal
ance in the treasury to June "a, 1888, of
81, 6SO.4S. A number of committee re-
ports were read and adopted, and eight
applicants We're licensed to preach.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Socialists Attack the Police.

BERLIN, March AT Dortmund thu
announcement of the result of the
second ballot caused riot in which the
police and the Socialists were engaged
The rioters stoned the police who finally
dispersed them at the point of the
sword. Thirty arrests were made.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Dead in the Snow.

PATERSON, N. j., March Arose Nc
Cusker, aged AZ, was found dead in the
snow here. In examining the body
DR.. johnson found Ss12.O2 wrapped in a
cloth bound around her right leg.
Death was caused by alcoholism acceler-
ated by cold. She had been wandering
about all night.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
For Fourth-Class Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, March "A bill to reg,
ulate the appointment of fourth class
postmasters by competitive written and
personal examination was introduced in
the House by Mr.. Lodge, of Massachu-
sets. The Postmaster General is given
the appointing power.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Forger Carmichael Removed.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y, March 4.-Daniel
Carmichael, the forger, ives taken to
Utica by Deputy Sheriff Matthias, on a
bench warrant issued at the instance Of
the Utica City Canal Bank sew
eral months ago. The warrant has
been held until now, pending a sufi-
cient Improvement in Carmichael's con-
dition to warrant his being removed.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
A Tramp Dies OF Pneumonia.

NASHUA, N. H, March A tramp,
who was taken sick with pneumonia at
the police station after walking from
Aver Junction, died at the city farm.
Just before dying he said that he was
in East Troy, N. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
The Freestone-Cutters, Lockout,

Boston, March 4.-The freestone lock-
out still continues, and causes much
speculation. 1t is said there is consid-
cradle dissension in the contractors
ranks, and that some openly questioned
the advisability of locking out the cut
tiers. The contractors deny that a
covert attempt is being made to over
throw the eight-hour movement
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Warnoth Con fl rm ed,

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The vote in
the Senate on confirming the appoint
ment of Mr.. Warmoth stood-yeas, 80;
nays. IA. Gov. Warmoth received the
votes of the Republican Senators in the
Chamber except those of Sherman, Far
we'll and Wilson Qa.) Seven Democrats,
led by Mr.. Eustis, also voted for confir-
nation
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
The Emperor william and the Socialists

BERLIN, March At is reported that
the Emperor, speaking at the State
Council dinner Saturday evening, re-
ferred to the successes Of the Socialists
in the late elections and said: II do not
fear them. AS regards social Democracy,
it is my affair and 1 am ready to deal
with it alOneN
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
First Block Of American Tin.

PITTsBURG, March 4.-The first block
of tin produced from an American tin
mine has just reached Pittsburg. The
block of tin weighs 25 pounds and was
taken from tin deposit near Hermosa,
South Dakota, by the Glendale Tin Com
pany. 1t has been examined by experts
who pronounce it excellent.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Long and Short Haul Clause.

WASHINGTON, March Among the
bills introduced in the Senate was one
by Mr.. Paddock repeating the long and
short haul clause and the pooling section
of the Inter State Commerce act
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Opposed to Sabbath Observance,

WASHINGTON, March. AIR. O'Don-
nell, of Michigan, presented in the
House petition of the Seventh Day
Adventrists, with 253,0OO names at
tached, protesting against the passage
of any bill in regard to Sabbath observ-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Baseball Players Go soutb.

NEW York, March 4.-John Ward and
his team of baseball players departed
for the South on the steamer Chatta-
hoochee for Savannah The Philadel-
phia Brotherhood team accompanied
them. The Brooklyn Bridegrooms also
left on tho steamer Clyde for jackson.
Vile, Fla.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Struck Against Nom Union Men,

employees of the Equitable Pottery
struck because of the employment Of
non-union help by the firm 1t is
thought the trouble will be settled by
the non-union men joining the union.
THE collapse of Carmen Sylvia, "tha
Queen of Roumania, is due to overwork.
She has been very ambitious to win
fame in literature, and to q certain ex-
tent she has accomplished her object,
but her constitution was not strong
enough to endure the strain to which she
subjected it.
CHAUNcEY M. DEPEw says he made
the great mistake of his life when he
delivered his first humorous speech. Ho
didn't see it then, but now he realizes
it keenly. Instead of being regarded as
convincing logician or good lawyer,
or even as q serious thinker, he Is
always taken for funny man.
No SLAVERY is SO abject and hum flat
ing as that which chains us in servile
obedience to our own appetites and pas
sions, and no power on earth can free us
from such bonds except the power of
self-restraint. This power, like all
Others. is developed by continual exer-
else, and he who resists or contemns all
external restraints shuts himAelf out
from this DEVELOPMENT.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Riotous Lisbon Students.

LISBON, March 4.-The students of this
city threaten to make an attack opon
Mr.. Glynn Petre, the British min
lister. Their action is due to the fact
that the government has refused to
withdraw the exequatur of the minister.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Sir. Charles
Upper, accompanied by Secretary
Blaine, called on President Harrison at
the Executive Mansion. He was received
in the library and remained for some
time in conversation with the President.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
Fruit CrOn DESTROYED.

LANCASTER, Pa, March 5.-At meet
ing of the Lancaster Agricultural So
ciety reports were read showing that
the fruit crop ia the county was practi-
cally destroyed by the late frosts 1t
was stated that there will be no early
fruit at all.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-03-04
The Cory Suicide VIII Recovar

CORY, Pa, March 4-Samuel s.
Mason, who attempted suicide here, is
improving slightly, and his physicians
think that he may be able to leave for
home the last of the week.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-08-29
THE INDIAN WHEAT CROP.

Hon. J. r. Dodge, Statistician of
the Department of Agriculture, in
his August report says that the
Government Of India has just is
sued its final report upon the
wheat crop of 1SS9-9O. From this
it appears that the acreage amount
ed to- 24,9S3,1OO acres, and the
product 6,3O3,9oo tons, or 1885,
345,60O bushels of 60 pounds.
The acreage was smaller than for
several years, and the crop the
smallest reported since statistics
of production have been regularly
collected.-Pacifc Rural Press.