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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
NIethodists in Conference,

New York, April 6.-The sixth day
IF the Now York Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church postponed
for one year the proposition to tax min
listers salaries one-quarter of one per
cent. for the purpose of Conference en-
tertainment; unanimously authorized
committee of three to act with the
committee of the New York Presby-
terrain Synod on the matter of the Bible
in public schools, and by a vote of 81
yeas to 1877 nays killed the proposition
to make the lay equal the clerical repre-
sentation in the quadrennial General
Conference
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
MARY is ENGAGED,
Miss Anderson's Future Husband Form.
ally Announces 1t.

ally Announces 1t.
WEsTBURY, N. Y, April Sail doubt
concerning the engagement of Mr.. An
tonic de Navarro to Miss Mary Ander-
son is now at an end. Anumber ofiletters
were received from Mr.. Navarro yester-
day by friends in this city formally an
nouncing his engagement,
The letters are dated Mentone, March
16, and say that he has been on the
Riviera all winter with Miss Anderson
and his mother, Mrs. Navarro, moving
about from Hyeres to Nice. Cannes.
Monte Carlo, Bordighiera and San Reno,
Mr.. Navarro says nothing about the
date of his marriage, but his friends
here suppose that he will not postpone
his happiness beyond the early summer,
as there is now not the slightest obstacle
in the way.
They may be married in London,
where Miss Anderson has perhaps more
warm personal friends than in New
York. but every one hopes that the
beautiful and talented American will
return home to make her greatest debut
in the role of Mrs. Navarro.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
WALL STREET CRASH
The Firm of George K. Sis
tare's Sons Goes Under.
THE FAILURE A BIG SURPRISE.
Overhauling the Accounts of Dead Part
ner Caused the Suspension.

He Specialized Heavily and His Defalca-
tion Said to Reach $500, OOO-Rumor
Places the Firms Liabilities at $780,
oOo-Brokers Excited Over tho News, as
the Firm Enjoyed High Credit.
New York. April S.-The financial
world received great shock in the an
nouncement on the Stock Exchange
that the well-known firm of George X.
Sistare Sons, bankers and brokers Of
No. IS Broad street, had failed.
The news caused great excitement in
Wall street, because the firm is one of
the oldest and was generally supposed
to be one of the wealthiest in the city.
The first intimation of the suspension
was when 400 American Cotton Oil GER
tificates were sold for the account of
the firm on the floor of the Exchange.
This was followed by the notice that
the firm could not meet its obligations.
One Cause OF the Failure.
There was general ru sh to the Office
to learn particulars, but w. H. NJ.
sistare and George Sistare were away,
Harold Clemens. the remaining mem
Der of the firm, said that the failure
was mainly due to a large and unex-
pected defalcation in the Philadelphia
Office of the firm. The manager for
many years has been Mr.. Douglas Hill
ger, who has had sole charge of tho
Philadelphia business.
Mr.. Hilger, it was stated by Mr..
Clemens, died suddenly last Saturday.
An examination of his accounts was
made Immediately, and there was found
to be shortage of $15O,000.
This, together with loss incurred
several years ago by the failure of A.
NJ. Stanton, of Detroit. has brought
about the present suspension.
The Firms Liabilities.
Street rumor places the firms liabili-
ties at $500, 900 and the defalcation at
about the same figure. Two years ago
A. NJ. Stanton, the Detroit manager Of
the firm, caused it loss of $3.50, 900 by
classifying his accounts, but the Arm
recovered from the blow and continued
to enjoy high credit.
The firm has long been known as one
of the most conservative operating in
Wall street and has always enjoyed
splendid reputation among invest
ors. 1t has passed safely through
more than one financial panic and no
one on the Stock Exchange had any sus-
picion that disaster was imminent at
this time
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
A. LahOnte
NOTICE.

I hereby notify all persons liable to pay
taxes in the town of Waterbury that I
have received rate bill and warrant to
collect town tax of five (0 mills on Q
dollar on list of 1889 and will be at COM
mon council room, City hall building, on
and after May l., 1890 when same is due,
from to and from to 8 p. M, to re-
ceive said tax.
P. S. the law provides that percentage
at rate of "a of per cent perm onth must
be added from May 1, 1890 if not paid be-
fore June /, 1890.
MARTIN HELLMANN Collector.
Waterbury, April 7, 1890.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
BLOWN AWAY BY CYCLONE.
A Report that = Village Has Boon Wiped
Out and Many Persons Killed.

Report that = village Has Boon Wiped
Out and Many Persons Killed.
BURLINGTON, Ia, April st is re-
ported here that Prophetstown, Ill.,,
was blown away last night by cyclone.
The wires are down and no particulars
can yet be learned.
1t is is said that 30 freight cars were
blown to atoms and that the whole town
has been wiped from the face of the
earth, and that many people have been
killed.
Prophetstown is post village in the
township of the same name. Whiteside
County, Ill. 1t is situated on the south
bank of Rock river and on the Mendoza
& Clinton Railroad, 81 miles southeast
of Clinton, Iowa.
The village had population of about
nine hundred, and among its institu
tions were a national bank, a news
paper, a church and graded school.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
EMlN'S DEPARTURE.

German Officials Fastening the Prepare
lions for the Expeditions Start.
ZANZIBAR, April S-The German Off
cials are fastening the preparations for
the departure of the Emin expedition
They are engaging porters at increased
wages.
1t is believed that the first opie ctive
point of the expedition will be the lake
district
Seven hundred porters have been en-
gagged for Emin Pasha's expedition st
larger wages than is usually paid for
similar work
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
7. F. JUDSON.
Straight Shoes For Gentlemen

These shoes you can change
each day from one foot to the
other, which prevents them
from wearing over on one side,
and consequently makes them
easy and comfortable. They
are HAND MADE of the very
best IF French Calf Skin, and
made in | : 3 : and 5
widths. We have the exclus-
i've sale of these shoes.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Eight Hours for Bay State Carpenters.

trict Council, representing 1850 carpen-
ters in Massachusetts; will demand that
nine or eight hours constitute days
work after May 1. It is reported that
each one of the seventy-fve delegates
present stated that the union carpen-
ters in the thirty-seven towns they rep
resented were prepared to strike should
reduction be refused.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
NOTICE.

taxes sinh in the city Of waterbury that hp1s
received rate bill and warrant to collect
a tax of sixteen Q8 mills on dollar on
list of 1889, and will be at common council
room, City hall building, on and after May
1, 1890 when same is due, from to and
Z to 8 p. M, to receive said tax.
P. S. The law provides that percentage
at rate of 3-4 of one per cent per menth
must be added after May /, 1890, If not
paid before June 1, 1890.
MARTIN HELLMANN, Collector.
Waterbury, April Z, 1890.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Dangerous to the Erie Canal.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April s.-A commit
tee of one hundred citizens, headed by
the Mayor, loft for Albany, to appear
before the Legislative Committee in
opposition to the Skaneateles Water
bill. At mass meeting of citizens res-
olutions wore adopted condemning tho
bill as against the interests Of the state
and dangerous to the canal.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
A Oniet Election in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, April s.-The city election
was very quiet. An unusually light
vote was cast and while there was Q
great deal of individual enthusiasm
there was not much political feeling
The Democratic ticket was elected with
the exception of Timothy Maxwell, can
didate for clerk of the police court.
Emil Rehse, the present incumbent.
was reelected.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
millionaire MorRan's Injury.

NEW York, April s.-Cablegrams re-
ceived by the Morgan family state that
Mr.. Junius s. Morgan, the aged banker.
who was injured in a runaway accident
at Monte Carlo, has not regained con-
seriousness since tho accident, and 10 in
so low condition that but little hope
can be entertained for his recovery,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
An Electric Shock Killed Her.

ST. JOHN, N. B., April S.-Matilda
Louise Shumack, Is years old, died here
from an electric shock. While at the
Salvation Army Barracks she touched
an electric lamp with an iron poker, and
at the same time, she unconsciously
caught an iron post, thus completing
the circuit. She received a heavy shock,
and after a few hours illness died in
great agony.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Farmers Boycotting Creamery Mon.

NEwBUReH, N. Y, April S.-A milk
war is on in this section of Orange
County. The Milk Producers Branch
Union have made a stand againgt the
creamery men, and since April 1 all the
creameries have been boycotted except
one, where the farmers faltered, but
will probably be brought into line. The
creamery men refuse to agree to the
union terms, and the farmers are keep
ing back their milk.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08

New YonK, April s.-william 8. Oar
complicated the affairs of John F. Plum
mer & Co., has not yet been heard from.
Assignee Murphy's accounts are not yet
sufficiently complete to show just how
Mr.. Darling is implicated, but enough
has been CLEANED from the firms books
to show that there is very large do
felt, amounting, it is said, to $500, 900,
the existence of which no one but Mr..
Darling can explain.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08

New York's Worlds Fair Committee.
New York, April s.-The Worlds
Fair Commit tee has about $15, 1000 left
on hand, and meeting has been called
for tomorrow, when the manner of re.
turning the funds to the doners will be
decided upon
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Bitten ny a Mad Dor.

FLEM1NaToN, N. j., April s.-A mad
dog has caused much excitement here.
It bit three ladies, three mon and
several COWS and horses. Some of the
bitten had pieces torn from tho calves
of their legs, and are much worried.
One lady has gone to tho New York
Hospital for treatment.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08

CHICAGO, April S.-Last nights game
in the billiard tournament at Central
Music Hall was between Schaefer and
DAILY, and was won easily by the former,
despite the handicap of 200 points
which DAILY received. Henry Rhinss
was the referee, while Mr.. Matthews
again acted as marker. The score was:
DAILY, 800; Sohaefsr, 500.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08

A co1oRED man of Baltimore, Md, is
one hundred and fifteen years OF age.
He walks about and is in possession OF
all his faculties. The most remarkable
thing about him Is that he never saw
George Washingtea.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
New Cruisers for Portugal.

LISBON, April 8.-The Government
invites tenders for the construction of
four new cruisers from one American
arm and several firms in other coun-
tries. No invitation was extended to
English firms for tenders.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Caught a Thief for silcott.

PORTLAND, Ore, April e.-The detect
i've agency that captured the man here
say he is not Silcott, but Sinnott, pri-
vate secretary to the president of the
First National Bank of Portland, who is
wanted for robbing the president.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08

pers in Commander McCallas case are
ready and it is thought a court martial
will be ordered this week, to convene at
the Brooklyn Navy Yard. A court mar.
tial in the case of Executive Officer Lieu
tenant Ingersoll is also among the
probabilities
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
The Enterprise WIN Go to Sweden.

WASHINGTON, April S.-As soon as the
repairs have been made to the United
States steamer Enterprise sho will
carry the body of Inventor John Eric
son to Sweden for final interment,
after which she will join tho Squad
ron of Evolution in northern waters,
and will probably return with the
white feet 10 this country in the early
az m
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Royal Confab At Dsrmstadt.

BERLIN, April SIT is said that a
meeting of the Emperor and Queen Vic
toria will take place at Darmstadt on
April 20. 1t is reported in London that
the Queen will on that occasion get the
Emperor's views on her contemplated
abdication in favor of the Prince of
Wales
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
VIII Enforce the Sunday Law.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, April S.-May or
Carroll was inaugurated and the new
municipal government took charge of
the city's affairs. The new mayor in his
inaugural address said that the law
prohibiting the opening of saloons on
Sunday would be rigidly enforced under
his administration
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08

HARTFORD, Conn, April 9.-Henry g.
Dwight Rep.) was elected Mayor Of
this city by 105 plurality. The govern
ment y Republican on joint ballot by .
majo1ty of two. This was the 6rst
law.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
o Succeed the Late Thomas Cornell.

RoNDoUr, N. Y, April Sat the an
nual meeting of the Cornell Steamboat
Company held here Samuel D. Coyken-
dali was elected president to succeed
the late Thomas Cornell, who had been
the leading officer of the corporation
since its organization.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
A Gold Media, from Liv.rpo.,

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, April e.-Caps.
Rowland of the whaling bark Canton of
this port, who rescued the crew of the
British ship British Monarch last De-
cember, off Cape of Good Hope, has re-
ceived a handsome gold medal from the
Liverpool Humane Society.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

Butter Market steady. Creamery Vast
isc.@2l 6. Dniry-Eastern haif-frkin tubs.
22c.924 O.: eastern 1irkins, l4o.0Dl6c.; cast
entire. l3c.0l7 c.; western, l5c.0l Fac
tory-Fresh: lao. 0i8c.i june packed, 6c.@9c.
cheddar,- lO,4c. 0l1Nc; western. nat, 1000
lOMc. Creamery-New York, part skins,
.c.@b9c.; Pennsylvania. part skims. 1c.0lAc.;
full skims. &c. W3c.
Eggs = Market steady. TresA - Eastsen,
nrstl, ~ on; weetern, 0EotDs 10lAi
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Arrsst.d for Robbine . Po,tonace,

HARRISBURG, Pa, April e.-United
States Detective John O'Brien arrived
here last evening and lodged in Jail one
Jesse Thomas, young man charged
with breaking into the postofice at
Nicholson, Pa, and rifling certain lot
tors. The officer will proceed with his
prisoner to Allegheny.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Pension for Bismarck.

BERLIN, April S.-Prince Bismarck has
been granted a pension of $6,75O. He
has disposed of the diamonds in his St.
Andrews cross, and his Russian decora-
tions to jeweller for $4,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
H,lser speculated in Stocks.

PHILADELPHIA, April SC. H. Needles,
acting manager for the Sistare's Sons,
says he understands that the late Man
ager Hilger speculated in stocks and lost
probably $4,000 Mr.. Hilger died of
typhoid fever after afortnight's illness.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Weather Indications.

wAsnINGTo :. April 8. For New Eng Ian
Fair slightly warmer: westerly winds. {
For Eastern York and New Jersey: Fair;
slightly warmer: westerly winds.
For Western New York: Fair, followed by
light showers: warmer: winds becoming
uuStarlv
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Only On. Cas-. on the Docket.

AUGUSTA, Ga, April S.-Ths United
States Court, which was to have held
its first session in Augusta to-day, has
adjourned over for tho term. The
Sharon postoffice case was the only one
on the docket.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Poisoned by Wild opion..

READING. Pa, April 8.-Four children
named Bae1, of jefferson Township,
ous condition and win probably die.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
Miss Coffin Pronounced Insane.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, April "a jury A.
ter examining Miss Harriet Coffin, tho
eccentric admirer of Kyrle Bellew, p-o-
nounced her insane, and she was re-
turned to the Amityville Insane Asy-
lum.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-08
NEW YORK MARKETS.

New York, April Mooney on call
to day, per cent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
An Excursion Party.

special train of six cars, four of
which were sleepers, passed here yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio line, having about two
hundred excursionists from Cincinnati
and adjacent towns on board. The des-
tination was Old Point, Newport News
and the Virginia Beach. A large num-
Der of the party were ladies' Many of
the gentlemen during the Is minutes
pause, came out on the platform and
conversed quite freely, and among them
were representative business men of the
Queen City. A liberal limit of time is
allowed for return, and at the pleasure
of each, by Staunton or James River
route. Some expressed desire to stop
at Staunton on the return. Three
sleepers and their quota of excursionists
which were detached from the train at
Clifton Forge, continued east by the
James River route.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
Camp Meeting.

There will be union mission camp
meeting held near Pines Chapel, com
mencing August 18th, under the super
vision of G. B. Jones. All are invited,
and all ministers are invited to give a
helping hand.
Hon. J. T. Harris, was in the city
Tuesday, on his return from the White
Sulphur springs.
A carpenter, by the name of M. S.
Powers, fell from the roof of house in
East Des Moines, Iowa, and sustained a
painful and serious sprain of the wrist,
which he cured with one bottle of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. He says it is worth
s. a bottle. 1t cost him so cents. For
sale by w. M. Allen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
AbattOir Company,

The Staunton Abattoir Company has
been organized and charter applied
for. The following are the officers for
the first year: Reeves Gait, Staunton,
President; VIM. N. Wilson, Augusta
county, Secretary; c. R. Caldwell,
Assistant Secretary VIM. P. Tams,
Staunton, Treasurer. Directors Reeves
Gait, Stanton; c. R. Caldwell, Staun-
ton; Q. K. Lapham. Chicago; Saml
Forrer, Basic City: W. N. Wilson, Au-
gusta county; w. B. Williams, West
Virginia; E. A. Herring, Rockingham
county; d. E. East, Rockbridge county j;
c. s. Patterson, Augusta county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
Hotel at Clifton Forge.

1t would be winning card for the
Clifton Forge Company to erect neat
and commodious hotel with modern i'm
provements, upon one of the attractive
sites overlooking the country surround
ing, which they possess. We suggest
that the company take the suggestion
under consideration, and if deemed ad-
visable to give it practical shape. A
hotel on the heights north of the town
would have a liberal patronage, especial
ly during the summer, and would be a
resort for transient travel during the en-
tire year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31

The alarm Of fire was turned in from
box 81 New and New Court House.
streets, Sunday morning at o'clock
The whole city was lighted up by the
biggest blaze we have had for q long
time, The fire was' soon located at the
furniture factory, situated just east of
the city and near the line Of the G. & 0.
The property Of the furniture company
at this point consists OF two frame build
ings-one a manufacturing plant, the
other finishing shop 1t was the latter
building that was destroyed by fire. II
is not known how tie fire, occurred. IL
was FIRST seen by the watchman al the
base of The elevator shaft The watch
man visited the building fifteen minutes
before and found everything all right
In this building the company kept its
paints and yarnishes, and all the fin
ishing was done here. There was at
all times large amounts of finished work
here awaiting shipment, which makes
the loss a heavy one. The entire loss
was about $1,000 which was partially
covered by insurance, amounting to
SIS, $50 The shop will be rebuilt at once,
and in the meantime the work goes on.
The factory was at work as usual Mon
day morning and temporary arrange
ments will be made for finishing the out
put. The factory building was saved
by the heroic efforts of the hands at
work there. The factory will go on to
work up its orders, and the delay Incl
dent to such a state of things will be
reduced to the minimum
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
Low Moor Mining and Development
Company.

A charter has been prepared for pre-
sentation to Judge Mclaughlin of the
Augusta Circuit Court, for the organiza-
ton of the Low Moor Mining and De-
velopment Company, with the follow
ing officers: President, s. M. Yost,
Staunton, Va; Vice President and Gen
eral Manager, Ham Shepperd, Warren
ton, Va; Secretary and Treasurer, John
McQuaide, Staunton, Va. Directors, the
above named officers, except Mr.. Shep-
perd and Hon. John s. Barbour, Alex
andria, Va; S. W. Venable, Petersburg,
Va; G.. A. Mushback, Alexandria, Va. !;
J. W. Perry, Norfolk, Va; Linden Kent,
Washington, d. G.
They have purchased the Karnes farm
adjoining Low Moor Furnace, in Allie
ghany county, containing 500 acres, with
a view to improving it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
Low Rates to Boston

The National Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic will be held
at Boston, Mass. August 10th to 10th,
1890, and for this occasion the Baltimore
and Ohio r. r. Co will sell round trip
tickets from all stations on its line East
of the Ohio River for all trains on Aug.
Sth to 18th, inclusive, valid for return
passage until August goth, inclusive, at
one lowest first-class fare for the round
trip.
An extension of time until September
Both can be secured by depositing the
return part of the excursion ticket with
: the Joint Agent of the terminal roads at
Boston,
Tickets will be sold via New York, all
rail- or via New York and Sound Lines,
or via the new route by way of Bethle-
hem and the Poughkeepsie Bridge
All excursion tickets to Boston via
B. & o. r. r. are good via Washington
For routes and rates call on or address
Ticket Agents, D. and O. R. r.