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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
NEW NOTES OF INTEREST.

THERE are sos, TAO railroad bridges In
the United States, spanning 1918 miles.
NEBRASKA offers cent pound boun.
ty on sugar made within its boundaries,
and the beet is crowding the succulent
sorghum-stalk on the prairies OF tho
West.
THE greatest tunnel in the world *
che new aqueduct which has been built
to convey the waters OF Croton lake to
New York, and which will be completed
one-eighth miles long.
The Chinese Minister at Washington
has so far overcome his national preju.
does that he has consented to allow his
wife to hold reception after the Amer
lean fashion. In China a woman OF the
upper classes never thinks of such
thing.
The new State OF Washington is not
favored with a very dignif1ed set OF
legislators. Thirty members OF the
Legislature went to the theater q few
nights ago and threw paper balls, rub
Der overshoes and orange Feelings at
each other and hooted and guyed the
players.
The Fellowcraft Club, of New York,
has put Stanley on the honorary list OF
life members President Richard Wat
son Glider will notify Mr.. Stanley Of the
honor conferred upon him by this club
of his brethren in America. The only
other honorary member is Mr.. James
Russell Lowell.
THERE are now thirteen monitors ~
ing idle, the original cost Of which was
nearly 81, 900, 900. In their present con-
dition they are not only useless, but
source Of expense, and Rear Admiral
Jouert favors plan for converting them
into floating batteries for coast and har-
Dor defense, which could be done at an
estimated cost Of 81, 900, 900.
THE Bismarckskopf is the name given
to a mountain in the neighborhood OF
Ems, Germany, because it SO much re-
sembles Bismarck in its outlines. Mount
valerian bears a striking resemblance
to M. Theirs. Mount Blanc and sew
eral mountains In the Pyrenees and
elsewhere were supposed to furnish good
portraits Of the first Napoleon. A hill
side in tho Isle Of Wight is said to fur
nish very striking likeness Of Lord
Brougham.
THE city of Mexico is to have the
finest hotel on the American continent,
according to present plans and esti-
mates. It will cost $4,000, 900, and
among the attractive features mentioned
is Turkish bath apartment the hxt-
| ures in which will cost $35, 900 and
bar upon the fittings Of which $780, 600
will be expended. With such provis-
ions for his mental and physical en-
| 1oyment and welfare, the guest Will
probably be perfectly satisfied with the
other arrangements, which are Of little
J moment.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
WRECK AND RUIN.
Many Killed and Injured by the Tornado
in Ohio.

CANTON, O., April 1O.-The tornado
that swept over the northern part of
this and adjoining counties done more
damage than was at first reported. Be-
fore i, reached this locality funnel
shaped cloud bounded on Medina Coun-
ty, demolishing Hundreds of houses,
barns, etc.
Word from Sharon Centre says ten
persons were killed and many are be-
lieved to have been fatally injured.
Among the killed were Hubert Franks,
a farmer, whose wife was fatally in
jured.
The storm swept through Springfield
township, Summit County, levelling al
most everything in its path. 1t struck
the farm house of Scott Schweizer and
totally demolished 1t. The family es
capped by taking refuge in the cellar just
as the storm struck the place.
A few minutes later the upper portion
of this stark county was visited. Start
ing at Uniontown, 10 miles north of
here, it took southerly direction, de-
molishing houses, barns, fences and
windmills. Hogs and cattle were killed
in great numbers and huge trees were
uDrOOted.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
BLIND CHILDREN ESCAPE.
Inmates OF the Philadelphia institution
Desert and Go Home.

inmates OF the Fnll0OolpnlR 1nStltuC1oA
Desert and Go Home.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10.-Twenty one
Of the girls resident at the Institute for
the Blind made good their escape from
the institution, going out in parties of
two and three, and twenty-six of the
blind boy inmates followed their ex-
ample.
The boys had presented petition to
the board of managers, asking the re-
moval of Principal Battles and giving
warning that they would leave the in
stitution if he were not dismissed. The
petition was disregarded, and they car
ried their threat into execution.
When the authorities discovered the
wholesale escape of the girls, they took
measures to prevent the boys from fol-
lowing, but the lads, blind though
they are, were too determined for them.
A lad named Hsgan, who has not alto
gether lost his eyesight, acted as guide
and leader. When the boys formed in
line to march to supper they boldly
tramped out of the grounds, arm in
arm, and despite the arguments of the
attendants proceeded down the street
to the Broad street depot.
When the line reached Cherry street
Mr.. Potter, the former principal in
structor at the institution, met the
boys and watched over them until they
boarded outgoing trains and started for
their respective homes.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
GOV. HILLS RECEPTION,
Prominent Men from All Parts of tn,
State Wero Present.


ALBANY, N. ", April 1O.-Governor
Hills annual reception to the State Off
GERS and members of the Legislature
was given at the Executive mansion be-
tween the hours of and 12 last night.
About 900 guests were present, includ-
ing many distinguished men from vari-
Gus parts of the State
The Governor received his guests in
the main reception room, assisted by
his military staff, who appeared in uni.
form. Flowers in great profusion dec
Grated the large parlors and Railways.
The entire house was thrown open to
the Governors guests. who eagerly
availed themselves of its hospitality.
Prominent Democrats from nearly
every county in the State were present.
Nearly all the Senators, Assemblymen
and State officers were there, and among
the other guests of prominence were
the following: Mayor Grant of New
York, Mayor Gleason of Long Island
City, Mayor Cleveland of Jersey City,
Mayor Garside of Cohoes, District At
torney Fellows, all of the Judges of the
Court of Appeals. ex-Judge Glider
sleeve, Fitzjohn Porter, Gen. Pryor.
Sheriff Sickels, Gen. II. A. Barnum and
Col. VIM. Seward, Jr.
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BORDER CLAIMS.
Pennsylvnnia's Bill to be Presented to
the House To-Day.

Pennsylvania's Bill to be Presented to
the House To-Day.
WASHINGTON, April 10.-Representa-
tive Maish has completed the majority
report of the Committee on Claims in
favor of the passage of the bill known
as the Pennsylvania Border Claims bill,
and will present it to the House this
afternoon.
The report is an exhaustive one, and
bases the demand largely on the guar
anty clause in the constitution of pro-
lection against 'invasiop." The claim
is considered from the standpoint of q
claim made by the State against the Fed
eral Government and not as the claim
of citizens of the State in their indi-
vidual capacity.
Much stress is laid upon the fact
that Pennsylvania, in addition to con-
tributing her full quota of troops to
the common defense, had organized q
force of militia for home defense, and
that these very troops were called
away from the State to meet an emery
ency at Washington at the very time
that General Early was moving forward
to the destruction of Chambsrsburg.
Numerous presidents are quoted in the
report in support of the position stated.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
NOI,IOE.

hereby notify all persons liable to pay
taxes in the Center school district. town Of
Waterbury, that have received rate bill
and warrant to collect Center school dis
trict tax of ten mills on the dollar on list
of 1889, and will be at common council room
City hall building, on and after May 1, 1880,
when same is due, from to and from
7 to 8 p NJ, to receive said tax.
P.S. The law provides that percentage
at rate of "a of per cent per month
must be added from May /, 1890, if not
paid before June 1, 1890.
MARTIN HELLMANN, Collector.
Waterbury April 7, 1890.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
NOTICE.

l hereby notify all persons liable to pay
taxes in the town of Waterbury that
have received rate bill and warrant to
collect town tax of five (5) mills on q
dollar on list of 1899 and will be at COM
mon council room, City hall building, on
and after May 1, 1890 when same is due,
from l to and from to 8 p. M, to re-
ceive said tax.
P. S. the law provides that percentages
at a rate of "a of per cent per N onth must
be added from May 1, 1890 if not paid be-
fore June 1, 1890.
MARTIN HELLMANN Collector.
Waterbury, April T. 1890.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
RANDALL IS SINKING
The Distinguished Statesman
May Die at Any Moment.
HIS FAMILY GIVE UP ALL HOPE.
Intelligence from the Sick Room Eagerly
Sought by Republicans and Democrats.

Tho border Claims Bill to bo Reported
to the House To- Oay-Call for n Repub-
ltcan Caucus-Progress of the Tariff
Bnl-Th~ silcott Steal win Not Mako
Congressman Poor.
WASHINGTON, April 10.-This morn
ing DR.. Lincoln, the consulting physi-
clan in attendance upon ex-Speaker
Randall, said that the condition of the
patient was very low indeed, and prac-
tically hopeless, but he scarcely thought
he would die during the day. He was
conscious only at brief intervals.
The family are gathered about the dy-
ing statesman's bedside waiting for the
end, which they fear is near at hand,
Though the attending physicians
even yet decline to say SO definitely, it
is known that the cancer which has 80
long been consuming the vital forces of
the distinguished Philadelphian has
eaten into the veins and arteries which
cannot be reached by any known surgi-
cal appliances, and death by loss of
blood and exhaustion is only question
of few hours.
Sincerest expressions of regret are
heard on all sides from all political
parties.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
THREE LABORERS KILLED.

Down Several Buildings.
ROANOKE, Va, April lO.-The greatest
tornado for many years passed over this
city last night. The cast house at the
Crozier Iron Furnce, was blown down
and three laborers killed and one NOR
tally wounded. Loss to the furnace
company, $4,000.
Nearly 100 dwellings in course of
erection were completely demolished.
The Salem furnace was blown down
and heavv loss is reported, and build
ings in that vicinity were reduced to
ruins. The loss in the city and neigh
borhood Is 100000.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Preparing for tho Fishing Season.

FALL RIVER, Mass, April 10.-Great
preparations are going on hereabouts for
fishing. Joseph Church & Co., the men
seven steamers in anticipation of an
early season. Soup and other table fish
are expected to arrive off this coast
two weeks earlier than usual, because
Of the high temperature of the water.
There is every prospect of tremendous
run of herring in Taunton River this
spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Favored . Reduction OF Duties.

WASHINGTON, April 1O.-The report that
Mr.. Blaine suggested an increase in the
duty on carpet woods and duty upon
hides to be included in the pending tar
If bill, is not confirmed by tho mem
bers of the Ways and Means Commit
tee. On the contrary it is positively
stated by several members of the Com
mittee that Mr.. Blaine objected to both
and from the beginning has favored a
removal or reduction Of duties upon all
articles imported from tho several
South American Republics.
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NOTICE.

hereby notify all persons liable to pay
taxes in the city of Waterbury that I have
received a rate bill and warrant to collect
a tax of sixteen Q6) mills on dollar ON
list of 1889, and will be at common council
room, City hall building, on and after May
/, 1890 when same is due, from to 5 and
to 8 p. M, to receive said tax.
P. S. The law provides that percentages
at rate of "a of one per cent per month
must be added after May 1, 1890, if not
paid before June 1, 1890.
MARTIN HELLMANN, Collector.
Water bury, April 7, $780,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Newspaper Men Ds,..udcd.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 1o.-Ths Buff
falo Press Club has been victimized by
its treasurer, Charles L. Lancaster. who
is short in his accounts about 81, 100
and has gone to Canada. There are q
number of rumors as to what became of
the funds but none are verified. An
effort was made to find Lancaster at St.
Catharines, where he originally came
from, or Toronto, but it failed. A
meeting of the club is called for this
afternoon to determine upon a course
of action
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Another Reading Surprise.

PHILADELPHIA April 1O-At the meet
ing of the Reading board of managers
Messrs. Baer, Caldwell and Shipley re-
signed, and Messrs. Thomas Dolan,
Henry G.. Gibson and A. A. Mcleod, vice
president and general manager, were
elected in their places. This was a sur
prise and seems to make Mr.. Corbi II
stronger than ever. 1t is said that the
two managers who were first asked to
resign in favor of Messrs. Dolan and
Gibson declined to do so.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Chicago Send. . statement.

WASHINGTON, April 1O.-Mr. Hisoook,
chairman of the subcommittee of the
6enats's Worlds Fair Committee, pre-
sented the statement forwarded by Ly-
man j. Gage at the request of Senator
Farwell, giving the number and char
aoters of the subscriptions to the
Chicago guarantee fund, etc. The sub
committee considered the statement at
some length, but there was a diversity
of opinion as to the reliability of the
subscriptions, and no conclusion could
be reached. 1t was determined finally to
ca the full committee together to-mor-
row morning to consider the matter
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
A Genuine Cyclone.

MOUNT CARROLL, NJ, April 10.-A ter
rible storm struck here about two
o'clock in the morning. Rain and hail
fell in abundance. The wind assumed
the force of tornado, and overturned
out houses, blew in windows, demol-
ished chimneys and destroyed side
walks. Many people took to their cell
lars, where they waited for their houses
to blow away. The storm was the worst
experienced here since the cyclone of
1856. Much damage was done to tho
surrounding country.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
An Iron Pier 700 Feet Long.

BALTIMORE, April 1O.-The construc-
tion of mammoth iron ore pier has been
begun at the Pennsylvania Steel Works
at Sparrows Point. The pier will be
700 feet long, not including the ap-
proach, which will be 232 feet in length,
will be 100 feet wide and will have six
railroad tracks. Four steamships can
lie alongside at time and discharge
their cargoes, The pier is to be built on
the double-deck plan and is to be com
pleted by June l.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Twin Children Drowned.

WEST ELIZABETH. Pa, April 10.-Twin
years, were drowned while going to
school. They were crossing swollen
stream on foot-log. The little girl
fell in and was swept down with the
current. Her twin brother jumped in
to rescue her and had most succeeded
when his strength failed and both were
drowned
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 10.-At West
Greenwich, after it was known that the
election had resulted in no choice, the
Democrats organized another town
meeting. The Prohibitionist town
clerk had gone home to do his chores,
but the Democrats chose a clerk pro
tenn. Fish Dem.) was elected Senator
and Rathbone Oem) Representative. 1t
is reported that the town clerk will re-
fuse to issue certificates to them The
Legislature now stands 50 Republicans,
40 Democrats, with to be elected
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Death of n Veteran.

CANTON, Mass, April 1O.-Jacob Tillo-
way, for the past twenty-five years
station agent for the Boston and Provi
dence Railroad at Canton Junction, is
dead, aged 55. He served in the 5th
New York regiment during the war.
and was First Lieutenant when mus
tered out. He was member of the An
cient and Honorable Artillery Associa-
ton, and went to Europe with that or
ganization two years ago. He leaves a
widow and daughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10

P1TTsBURG. April 10. - Peter Weis-
haupt, aged 33 years, was found hang
ing from tree at Leatsdale in the
morning When discovered life was
extinct Some time ago he joined the
Economics, and from that time has
been Respondent, because according to
the laws of the society he could not
marry. This preyed upon his mind un-
til he became temporarily insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Sketch Of a Brilliant Career.

Samuel Jackson Randall was born in
Philadelphia, October 10, 1928. His
father was u well-known lawyer and q
politician in the Quaker City. Mr.. Ran
dali was educated for commercial pur-
suits, and after being elected four
times to the City Council, and once to
the State Senate, was sent to Congress,
where he took his seat on December Z,
1868. He has since that time repre-
sented, without intermission. the only
Democratic district in Philadelphia
While i'll Congress he has served on the
committees of banking, rules and cleo
tions. He is a distinguished speaker
and won distinction by his for
chile speeches against the Force bill in
1875 In the following year he was q
candidate for the Speaker, and was ap-
pointed chairman of the Committee on
Appropriations. He gained good deal
of credit by his success in ourtailing
expenditures by enforcing system Of
proportional reductions in the appro-
priations. He was finally elected to the
Speakership on the death Mr.. Michael
G. Kerr, and took the chair on Dec. 4,
1876. He was reelected Speaker in tho
two following Congresses, and served in
that capacity until March 8, 1881. He
has borne a conspicuous part in the de-
bates on the tariff, as a leader of the
Protectionist wing of the Democratic
party. His wife is the daughter of
Aaron Ward of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
TWO HOUSES GO DOWN.
A Pennsylvania Town Threatened by .
CaVe-in.

CARBoNDALE, Pa, April 1O.-A cave
in occurred at Mayville, two miles from
this city: which swallowed up two
houses in the heart of the village. The
men in the mine were notified Of the
occurrence and Immediately left the
place.
The ground continues to sink The
space now settled max es a yawning gulf
100 by rs feet and is at least 40 feet
d eep. There has been no loss of life,
but the people of the village are greatly
excited, and many are moving out of
their homes.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Progress Of tho Tariff Bill.

WARRINGTON, April 1O.-Mr. Mckinley
has completed his report of the Tariff
bill and will present it to the Ways and
Means Committee to-day. Mr.. Carlisle
10 busy on the minority report and If
he presents it to the full committee
to-day the bill will be reported t.. the
Mouse tomorrow or Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Richmond Democrats Indicted

RICHMOND, Va, April 1O.-The grand
jury of the United States Circuit Court
brought in indictments against Preston
Belvin, A. B. Guiguon, member elect of
the Council; Tate, the well-know base
ball player, and other prominent Dem
ocrats, charged with obstructing the
voting of the negroes In Jsckson's ward
in this city at the last Presidential
election. The grand jury was COM
posed chiefly of Republicans and In
dependents.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Three Days without Water or Food

PHILADELPHIA, April 1O.-The Norwe-
gian steamship Cuba, Capt. Middleton,
arrived here from Bluefelds, having on
board nine shipwrecked seamen whom
she rescued from an uninhabited island
on Morant Key; near Jamaica, in starry
ing condition. The men were Capt.
Gerdin. ond the crew of the Swedish
bark Hernosand, which struck on Mo-
rant Key on March %, and imme diately
became a total wreck.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
The Tariff the Altered Cause,

HARTFORD, Conn, April 1O.-Notices
have been posted in the Hartford Carpet
Company's extensive mills at Thomson
vile, increasing the working hours
from 6fty-four to sixty hours per
week, and cutting wages three per cent
pany attributes the reduction to the de-
preston of tho trade throughout the
country, and says the tariff on COARSE
wool Injuries the business.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10

P1rTsBURa, Pa, April 1O.-Special re-
ports from the surrounding country de-
tail damage to fences and, in many
instances, buildings were destroyed by
tho heavy rain storm. In this city the
damage Is principally to sewers and
street improvements, which is estima-
ted at fully million dollars. Several
narrow escapes are reported but so far
as learned no lives were lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Ex-Governor Cornell's Debts.

have been instituted against ex-Gover-
nor Alonzo B. Cornell, and there is no
longer any doubt that his financial at
fairs are involved in difficulty. The re-
ports of his financial embarrassment
have been coupled with the statement
that the ex-Governor's health has be-
come affected, but this is generally de-
MED by his friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10

TIE petroleum supply of Pennsyl-
vania seems to be inexhaustible. Dur
ing the month of February 476 new wells
were opened, adding 10, $50 barrels daily
to the yield Of the oil regions.
IT is said that the bronze casting in
the foundry in South Chicago is fully
equal to that done In Europe. The ad-
vantage to sculptors In having % nsa1
i1hAm such place toR ths oeatinea3 49,
= hin2ills 1IrHnA &
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Violently Insane from Grief.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 10.-Arthur c.
Padman, the young Englishman who
shot and killed boy named Manley
Strickland, in the Tonawanda woods last
week, and was acquitted by the coro-
ner's jury, has become violently insane
from grief over the shooting. He i'm
AGNES that the boy comes out of his
grave and appears to him. He has been
sent to an asylum.
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HailstOnes As Large ~ Hickory Nuts.
RED BANK, N. J., April 10.-One of the
most violent hail and thunder storms
ever known here occurred yesterday.
The hailstones were as large as hickory
nuts. Fruit trees were badly damaged,
and many window panss broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-10
Republican Caucus Tonight.

WASHINGTON, April 1O.-The Republi-
can caucus committee of the House has
issued call for a caucus tonight to
consider questions Of policy, The Win
dom Silver bill. 1t is understood, will
be the principal topic considered, and
the caucus is expected to decide the
attitude the majority will take with re-
gard to it,
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Terrible Storm in Western Kansas.

ArcH1soN, Kan, April 1O.-Telegrams
from the western part Of Kansas say q
heavy sand storm prevailed all day
yesterday. The wind was blowing q
furious gale and carried great quanti-
ties of sand. Business in the smaller
towns was entirely suspended and the
inhabitants were closely housed.