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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.
Experience of Engineer Curren in the
 Baltimore steamer Fire.

Experience of Engineer Curren in the
 Baltimore steaInsr Fire.
 BALTIMORE. Jan. 16.-A peculiar incl dent connected with the elevator fire was the remarkable escape of Robert Curren, the chief engineer of the En- glish steamship Sacrobosco, who was reported to be missing.
 About noon ourren made his appear ance at the office of the Furness Com pany, and had some difficulty in mak imp his comrades believe that he was not ghost. When the fire broke out on the steamship Curren was below. and the smoke not only prevented his reaching the dock but forced him to seek refuge iu1thcr down. He finally got to the manhole in the keel of the boat.
 Here he was overcome by the smoke and lost consciousness. There he lay all night while the fro Was raging fiercely throughout the ship above him. When he recovered consciousness Ill the morning he found himself covered with the debris which had fallen all about him. He finally succeeded in making his way out, and returned to the world without even having his whiskers singed. Tho two other mem- bers of the crew supposed to have been burned or drowned are still missing They are John White, fireman, and Charles Johnson, sailor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
IN PRISON FOR LIFE
The CrOnin COnvicts Taken to
 the Penitentiary.
GRANTED A NEW TRIAL
Judge Longenecksr Partly Promises to
 Give Him His Liberty.

The Imprisoned Men Take an Appeal
 They arc Still Hopeful of . Now Trial
 The Trip to oJoliet-sallivan wspt, Burke
 Laughed and Coughlin Was Furious
 and Denounced the "Outrage."
 CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Judge Mcconnell rendered his decision on the motion of the attorneys for the defense for a new trial of the Cronin case.
 He decided that John Kunze was en- titled to a new trial. In the other cases the Judge decided that the verdict must stand. The prisoners were then formally sentenced.
 The prisoners attorneys gave notice that an appeal to the Supreme Court would be taken and the Court allowed them time in which to file a bill of ex- captions.
 The prisoners were then taken back to jail but a minute later Kunze was brought back at the request of his counsel, Mir. Donohoe, who wanted to make motion to admit him to ball. Judge Longenecker opposed it and then wanted the bail put at SEQ, 900, but Judge Mcconnell fixed it at s4, 900. He would have discharged him, he said, if there was no new evidence against him but the States Attorney had informed him that there was some. Judge Longe- necker intimated that if they let kunze stay in jail a few days he might conclude not to bring him to trial at all, but let him go. He promised to let the Court and counsel know this week and accordingly no effort will be made to get Kunze out on bail in the mean time.
 Coughlin, Burke and O'Sullivan were taken to Joliet last night on tho 9 o'clock train on the Chicago < Alton Railroad, and at II o'clock were ad- mitted to the penitentiary to begin their life terms of penal servitude to the State.
 The trio were handcuffed and man. acled together. Burke was in the cen ter, Sullivan was on the left and Cough lin on the right Thus Sullivan had only his left hand and hls left leg free, Coughlin a right hand and leg. while Burke was steel bound literally hand and foot. Sullivan took the matter bit. terly to heart and wept Burke laughed outright. Coughlin denounced the pro- ceeding as an outrage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
PREDICTED HER OWN DEATH.
Funeral of Mrs. Kchoe Who Was 100
 Years Old.

PoTTsvlLLE, Pa, Jan. 15.-Mrs. Julia Kehoe, who was l06 years old, was buried from St. Mary's Catholic Church at St. Clair. Mrs. Kehoe, who was popu- larly knowr as Granny" Kehoe, lived at New Castle with her daughter, Mrs. John Ball. The old ladys 1C6th birth day was on Saturday, and she is said to have predicted her death within the next 24 hours. Saturday night she failed rapidly, and on Sunday morning died. Her end was calm-like and peaceful.
 Mrs. Kehoe was born in County Wex- ford. Ireland, just eight years after the Declaration of Independence in Amer ica. She came to this country in 1854, and settled in New Castle. where she has since lived. She was always hearty and never took any medicine.
 When so years of age she received her second eyesight and could thread a needle without the aid of glasses. Ten years later she became stone blind, but she became so we'll used to her sur roundings that she could walk about the house and grounds as if she had the full power of her eyes. On Saturday afternoon she had taken a walk around the yard when she came into the house and told her daughter that she felt rha death was close to her. She then went to bed and awaited death, which came to her softly at dawn on Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
NEW YORK LAWMAKERS.
Large Number of Bills Introduced d In the
 House and Senate.

ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 15.-The follow ing bills were introduced in the Senate i: Requiring corporations to pay their employees weekly. Providing for the auditing of the claims of Messrs Corel and Thornton, the Legislative stenog- raphers during the last session. Ap propriating S2OO, 900 for the construc- tion of six State floating grain eleva- tors-two at Buffalo and four in New York City. This Is the same bill that has been before the Senate for several sessions past.
 ALBANY, Jan. 15.-The following bills were introduced in the House Amend ing the Code of Civil Procedure exempting from jury duty in New York State honorably discharged sol diers of the late war. Forbidding sale of articles made in States prisons and reformatories. no such articles to be sold in market but must be wholly utilized in charitable institutions sup ported entirely or in part by the State. Providing for the weekly payment of wages by corporations. That no honorably discharged soldiers of the Mexican and Civil wars be dis charged from an official position except for cause and after hearing. Providing for the enumeration of inhabitants of the State next October and appropria tin z S1O, 900 therefor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
STILL A MYSTERY.
The COroner's inquest in tho kniffin Mur-
 der Adiomrned Until Monday.

The COrOuor's inquest In tho h hnlfnn Mur-
 der Adjourned Until Monday.
 TRENTON. NJ. Jan. 15.-The Knitiin inquest has been adjourned to Monday. There was some interesting evidence during the day, it's tendency being to dissipate the theory that Dr. kniitin or Miss Pursel is responsible for the death of the dentists wife.
 Mrs. Mary N. Murphy, the aged mother of Mrs. Knittin, recited the story of the first burglary and stat ed that the boy Lennie had gone to her house the night of the murder because he was afraid to stay with the women alone. He had frequently come to her house since the first robbery. The wit ness said that her daughter believed that the house was visited by burglars Nov. 80. She had every reason to think that her daughters married life was a happy one She married Dr. knittin secretly and the secret was kept for two months after the wedding.
 Dr. Leavitt's testimony related to the autopsy. He assigned chloroform as the cause of death. Dr. Coleman sub sequent!y corroborated County Physi- oiap Leavitt. The Jury wanted to know if he thought it reasonable that Mrs. knif1in should be killed by the ohloro- form while Miss Pursel fingered under its effects just long enough to be dis covered by her friends and then so thoroughly recovered herself as not to need a physicians attention. Dr. Cole man thought it all within the range of probability.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Must Restore a Grand Army Veteran.

ALBANY. N. Y., Jan. 15.-State Treas urer Danforth was served with the mo- tice, or writ, compelling the reinstate- ment of Clerk Philo T. Backus. or making it incumbent to show cause why he should not Mr. Backus is Grand Army veteran and has taken to tho courts to compel his retention. The writ is returnable in 80 days before Judge Learned in this city. The State Treasurer hopes to prove the plaintiffs s untitness for the office, but the latter's friends say that he will be unable to do so. The Grand Army men in this sec tion arc awaiting the result with in tereSt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
STILL FIGHTING CORBIN.
An Effort Will be Made to Have Hil
 Election Declared Void.

An Effort Will be Made to Have His
 Election Declared Void.
 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15.-It was an nounced to-day that the next step of the Reading stockholders who are op- posed to President Corbin's administra- tion will be an effort to have his cleo tion declared void. No details were given, but it is expected that the case will be brought into court before tho close of the week.
 Concerning the rumors of Mir. Cor bins retirement, Nice-President Nc. Leod said that there would be no change in the management.
 MT. Corbin's board of managers has reorganiZed under the new election. The amount available for interest upon preference income mortgages being but $6S, 000, no payments can be made for the last fiscal year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
PROpUA E MARN TIT.
NIERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

Rutter-- Market unchanged. Creamery East. ern, 2Oc.s24o.; western, 5c.a26>ac.: Elgin, 2Sc .a2S.sc.; imitation. 2oc.a2"o Dairy Eastern. half-drkin tubs, 1Sc.a2tc.; eastern Welsh tubs. I6c.alSc.; eastern firkins, 16c.a 1Sc.; weetern; 16c a1Sc. Factory-Fresa, 15c. a1Sc.; June packed, 9ca11c.
 Chesse-Aarket quiet. Factory-New York. chedder, 1o4 .a1ol lsr. western, flat. o>a aloe. Creamery-New ork, part skins, 1c.aSc.; !; Pc lnsylvan part skins, lISc. .a2c.; full skins, Pc ;,3c.
 Eggs - Market firm. Fresh - Eastern, firsts, l6l6c.a17c. western, frsts. c.al61c.; |; southern, irsts, l6c.al614. Limed-Eastsrn, 6rSts, 15c.Q16c.: western, 1Ac.a16cs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Boodlers In Cleveland,

CLEVELAND, Jan. 15.-A morning pa. per publishes this morning a statement submitted by an export bookkeeper showing irregularities in the city's old account aggregating about SS,OOO, 900. Julius Lem beck, one of the expert ac- countants. sent the Council communi- cation asking that his name he stricken from the record, saying that he had been induced to sign the same under false representations. One entry shows S234, ,579 paid for Lake View Park, al. though the property had been offered the city for $59,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Judge Bookstaver's Case.

NEW YORK, Jan. l5.-The Bar Asso- citation last night adopted the report of an investigating committee to the effect that the conduct of Judge w. II. Book staver, of the Court of Common Pleas, in the Flack divorce proceedings, was such as to call for an inquiry by tho Legislature. A committee consisting of w. B. Hornblower, Elihu Root, Geo.
 DeForrest Lord. Stephen A. Walker and l.. c. LedSard was appointed to bring the matter before the Legislature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Special Notice

Every Undertaken uses a poison ous 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 per sonal explanation) we state that in taking leave of your deceased friends, you may feel PnnrEcr, L1 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 this subject
 Our work speaks for itself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Governor Greens Message.

TRENTON, N. J., Jan. I5.-1n his an nual message to the Legislature Gov. Green shows that the total revenue of the State for the fiscal year was $1, 327,- yO5. 02, and the total of disbursements $1, 4O5, ,s49.O2 The school-tax receipts amounted to $l,s7o. o55, all of which was expended. He calls attention to the fact that each political party is pledged to better the ballot; laments displays of partisanship in this oonnec- tion and deprecates cavilling objec- tions as inimical to the cause of real election reform, but does not seem to wholly approve of the Australian com mends to the Legislature Q proposed State constitutional anne ndment giving that body authority to pass meas ures regulating local affairs of towns disapproves of another which allows more powers in creating corporations; advises an increase of the salary of the Governor; commsnds the decisions of the New York and New Jersey Boundary Commissioners; re- quests that the Board of Assessors be constituted Railroad Commissioners; and praises tho appearance of the New Jsrsey troops in the late Washington centennial celebration. He shows that the National Guard is 4 ssB strong; that 32 schools have been added in the year; anu Iuat Cu0ro bE0 III d1l l,O41 puU1AS schools, with 4,299 teachers and an average attendance of 327, Al pupils. He lauds the work of tho State Agri- cultural College, of the Deaf Mute School. of the Morristown Insane Asy- lum. of the Inspector of Factories and Workshops, of the Bureau of Statistics and of the Geological Survey. He urges +to enforoement of co%JR1lsory o5J;4is0y support for the Industrial School for Girls, tho State Prison and the Re- form Schools. the State Charities Aid Association and the Home for Feeble minded Women. He concludes with the hope that he has discharged with fidelity the trust reposed in him three years ago and adds that in a few days he will resign it to his successor with the prayer that the Ruler of Nations will continue to bless the State with Liberty and Prosperity"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
A Grand Opportunity for those
 just going to Housekeeping.

E- By the way; We have good ten- ement to rent. New house on North St.. five rooms, hot and cold water, bath room etc., all on the first floor, within 20 rods of horse railroad line.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Four Children suffocated.

ERIE, Pa., Jan. 15.-Four children were suffocated by smoke in the house ot a Pole named Rogalocski last night. When the tiremen arrived at the scene and broke into the house the four little ones. aged respectively 5, 4, and If and all efforts to save their lives were unavailing. The mother when she went out washing left the children in charge of her brother, who became intoxicated, it is supposed, and accidentally set fir @ to the bed with his pipe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Suicide of an x.N,Icrman.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Ex-Alderman Edward J. Rapp shot himself dead to- day. He had been acting queerly since his term as Alderman expired. January 1. He was worried over business troub- les. It is said to be a fact that Rapp was banl1rupted by making small loans to needy constituents, buying lottery and fair tickets, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
THE NEW MINISTRY
Serhor Primenthal Secures a
 Cabinet for King Carlos.
CIRCULAR NOTE TO 1.-THE POWERS
Portugal Asserts That England Did Not
 Wait for Senhor Comes Repy.

Russian Officers Driven to Suiclde-The
 Cznr's Brother to Be Exiied 4 Testi-
 moninl to Cardinal Munnlng-Hayti h.
 suits n British Consul-Victorious Miners
 Indulge in n Celebration.
 LISBON, Jan. 15.-Senhor Pimental has succeeded in composing a Ministry as follows: Premier and Minister of the Interior and ad interim Minister of War, Pimental; Minister of Justice, Loyronaz; Minister of Finance, Bianco: Minister of Marine, Arroyo; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ribiero Minis ter of Public Works, Aronca.
 The Continental press, without eX- ception, condemns the course of England in dealing with Portugal, and openly accuse the British Gorernment of hay ing, after the manner of a freebooter, wrested from a helpless power terri tory, her right to which she dared not submit to arbitration.
 Tho Government sent circular note to the Powers relative to the dispute with England. It alleges that England did not wait for the reply of Senhor Comes of Jan. 10 to the note of Lord Salisbury, but submitted her ultima tu.n on mere reports that Major Serpa Pinto had disobeyed the telegraphic orders sent him by the Portuguese Government in compliance with the wishes of Lord Salisbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
PICKING STRAWBERRIES.
South Carollna's Annual Crop Alm oa
 Rea dy for Market.

South Carolina's Annual Crop Alm ost
 Rea dy for M arkst.
 CHARLEsrowN, s. C., Jan. 15.-A crate of strawberries was shipped hence to Now York last night. They were grown in field in the suburbs and in the open air. Should the warm weather continue week or more the annual straw berry crop will be ready for mar keting.
 region generally about March or April. But the fruit is now ripening rapidly, and the entire crop. which aggregates about a million quarts, will be harvested before the first of March, unless Q bliz- gard comes along.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
I.t rirp Has thr Nobility.

LONDON. Jan. l1.-l.ord Cairns and Lord Napier. of Mardala, have died of influenza. Lord Harrington is very ill and also the Duchess of Gcck and the Countess of Ictland. The general scare is renewed. Lord Winoborno was un- able to receive the 'rincC of Wales and Prince George at his country seat. be ing suddenly stricL, n down. and atI- thoritativc ruuo" sd S that the Princess of Wales is snec ing and unai,l to go out. I his bad news throws d dampcr on ocial proceedings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Special Worlds Fair Committee,

WAsHINaToN, Jan. 15.-SpeakerR Reed has requested the four Worlds Fair Committees, representing New York, Chicago, St. Louis and Washington, to suggest the names of three mem bers of Congress each for appointment on the Special Worlds Fair Committee of the House. oi which MT. Reed will select the chairman. The committee will consist of IS mem6ers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Reducing It's Working Force.

BINGIIAMroN, \. Y., Jan. 15.-The working force of the Erie Railroad Company is bein reduced in all its shops. At Port Jervis thirtyhve men were laid off, and discharges upon q lik @ scale occurred in the shops all along tho limo to Dunkirk. It is understood that other discharges are to follow. Tho explanation is had in the low de- mand for coal occasoned by the unsea- sonable winter, which is fairly paralyz- ing tho coal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Hrics and Wilson Elected Senators.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 15.-Calvin S. Brice (Democrat) was elected United States Senator on the first ballot, re '. ceiving 76 votes. Foster (Republican) received 66 votess.
 ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 15.-The Sen ate and House met in joint session and reelected Ephraim K. Wilson (Dem. ) United States Senator for the term of six years, beginning March 4, 1891. The Republican memb bers cast their votes for Hon. Thomas $. Hudson, of Somerset County.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
spider Welr's Lame Excuse.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14.-Ike Weir takes his defeat very badly. Since his arrival here he has indulged in de- baucheries of all kinds. The fight was postponed several times because he was not in condition to go into the ring. Several weeks ago he injured his hand with shot gun. He made this an ex cuse for posIponements. but the sur geon of the club decided that the wound was healed before he went into the ring. Weir now says that his wrist was powerless and that the pain of it sickened him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
A Bill Passed Increasing tho GovernOr'A
 Salary to 81O,OOO.

TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 15.-A bill was passed, under suspension of the rules in the Senate, increasing the salary of the Governor from S5,OOO to S1O, 900, after the present term expires.
 protest was offered against the seating of Hon. Edward F. Mcdonald. Democratic Senator from Hudson, and John s. Harris, Republican Assem- blyman from Camden county. They were referred to the Committee on Leg islation.
 Senator Rue, of Mercer County, intro duced ballot reform bill, and Assem- blyman Marsh a bill giving power to the Court of Pardons to grant ticket of leave" to prisoners.
 Assemblyman Smith, of Passaic County, introduced bill providing that all electric wires must be placed underground before November of this year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Weather In dlcatl0ns.

wAsHINGTov. Jan. 1b.-For Now England: Fair, followed by rain during tho sveningI slightly warmer: southeasterly winds.
 For Eastern New York and New Jersey: increasing oloudiness and light rain: warmsr: southerly winds
 For Western New Y ork and Western Penn- sylvania: Increasing cloudiness and light rain; southeasterly winds; warmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Millions in Prospect.

CARTHAGE, Ill.,, Jan. 15.-Cicero Roll, a relative of Charles Roll, of Newark,
 N. J., who recently found an old Indian title to Q large tract of land in the Mo hawk Valley, is a laboring man in this village. He haS received advice that he is joint heir, and that tho property to bo contested is worth about S6, O0U, OOu. He will go East to look into the matter,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Death of an AsSemblyman.

RoCHEsrEE. x. Y., Jan. 15.-Assem- blyman P. Andrew Sullivan. of the Sec ond Monroe District. died at his home here. aged 34 years. He was elected to the Assembly in 1887 on the Democratic ti liet and again last November. Pre- vious to his first election Mir. Sullivan had been prominent in labor organiza- tions. but had not been especially active in politics. His death resulted from inflammation of the brain. A special election will be necessary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Federation of Railroad Mon.

BosToN, Jan. 15.-A committee from the Grand Council of Massachusetts,, Steam Railroad Mems Protective Asso- citation, will leave Boston for Albany, N. Y., Friday to confer with commit tee of the men from the New York Central Railroad with Q view to fedora tion on matters of joint interest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Both Parties Have the Same Vote.

DIES MONIES, Ia., Jan. 15.-The Iowa Legislature deadlock continues. The House cannot organize, there being fifty Republicans and fifty Democrats, and Q deadlock occurred on every mo- tion to choose clerk or other officer. The five so-called Independents voted solidly with the Democrats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Dr. Hull Restored to Liberty.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Dr. George w. Bull, who was adjudged an habitual drunkard some years ago, and whose person and property were placed under control of committee, has been re- stored to liberty and to the control of his property, having ceased to use in toxioants. The case attracted much at tention originally, owing to the pro- tracted fight made by Dr. Bull against those who sought to get control of the Or0nertv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
NEW YORK MARKETS.
BONDS.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Money on call | to-day per cent.
 BONDS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Five Fatal tasos In One Town.

NASHUA, x. IT,, Jan. 15.-the fifth fatal case of Ia grippe has occurred here, T. Brennan, foreman in a box shop, dy- ing after week illness At Manches- ter, Lorenzo p. Colby, a prominent resident, died of pneumonia, aged 70 years. He had represented the city in the State Legislature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-15
Jack Dempsey ras tho Grip.

SAN FRANClSCo, jan. l5.-.Iack Demp- soy, tho "Nonrarel," and the clubs tavoritc in his coming fight with Me- Carthy. is sick. Inc "Nonpareil has for the past ten days suffered from a severe cold. which has settled on his lungs. It began to show discouraging phase last friday, and on saturday pi- rector Billy Vice was notified of the fact. Since then it is said that pemp- scy has been worrying considerably The cold has gradually developed into the influenza and will probably cause his fight with Mccarthy to be post pOncu.