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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
PREPARING TO DIE
Birchall More Thoughtful AEar
 His Execution.
HIS WIFE SUMMONED HOME.
Her Last Parting With the Doomed Man
 Will Take Place To- Morrow.

The Material for the Scafrold Brought Into the Jail Yard-BirchalI Makes His Will So that His Wife Will Get Money from the "ColoneI."
 WooDsTocK, Ont, Nov. 10.-As the day for Birchall's execution approaches inter- est in the affair is daily increasing. He was, perhaps, a trife more thoughtful to-day, but it may have been that the thoughts of the young wife he is soon to leave widow sobered him from his usual careless demeanor.
 Birchan saw the first indications of the preparations for his execution when the material arrived for the scaffold from which he will be launched into eternity on Friday. He made no sign that he re- alized what was going on. The scaffold will be erected in the western yard of the jail. The iron weight that will be at tached to the other end of the rope to be used for the hanging has also arrived. It weighs $50 pounds.
 Birchall Makes a Will.
 Birchan expected to come into a con- siderable fortune next spring and is mak- ing his will so that his wife will get the money. He is in fair spirits, but his wife's anguish appears to upset him. He cares
 
 derful attachment to the little woman who has stuck to him so faithfully. The feeling against him is very bitter. The pulpit and the press are nearly unanimous for his execution.
 Birchal1 received card from the Colonel" dated as before, from Jackson, Mich. He still persists that he did the shooting, and not Birchall. The card was submitted to an expert and com pared with Birchalps writing, and he pronounced it to have been written by the prisoner. He had no doubt about it, and no hesitation in saying so. This was an unexpected break in what appeared at first to be very neat little chain.
 Mrs. Birchall Called Home.
 Mrs. Birchall has received a dispatch from her father in London to return home immediately. The last parting be- tween the doomed man and his wife will take place tomorrow or Wednesday. Birchall, it is understood, has asked his jailer to allow him to meet his wife for the last time in the jailer's office outside the sight of the iron bars, that she may carry away in her memory brighter recollection of the surroundings of their parting than if she took leave from him through grated bars or iron netting. It is not likely the request will be granted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
SPEAKERSHIP GOSSIP.
an Alliance May be Formed Betwee
 the East and West.

an Alliance May be Formed Between
 the East and West.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-With the re- turn of members of Congress to the city the contest for the Speakership of the next House begins. to assume local in- terest and importance. The fight for the position will be waged warmly during the coming winter, and will undoubtedly have it's effect even on the deliberations of the present House of Representatives.
 The most interesting phase of the dis cussion of the subject at this time is the question of it's relation to the contest for the Democratic nomination for the Presi- dency in 1899. One of the current bits of gossip is that an alliance may be formed between the East and the West in the Speakership contest, with @ view to an arrangement for the Presidential nomina- tion.
 Prominent Democrats now in the city say that the Democratic strength in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Mary land, West Virginia, part of Pennsyl- yania and part of Virginia can be thrown for 8 Western candidate for the Speaker ship in exchange for Western votes for an Eastern candidate for the Presidential nomination. Governor Abbett of New Jersey, ex-Governor Black of Pennsyl- vania, Senator Barbour of Virginia and Senator German of Maryland are counted as favorable to such an alliance.
 In this combination the candidates for the Presidency most spoken of are Whit ney and Hill, while it is current gossip that the friends of Cleveland and Pattison in the East may form an alliance for the election of a Southern candidate for Speaker in exchange for Southern votes in the Democratic National Convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
What Mir. Stark Saw in Ireland.

BOSTON, Nov. 10.-James H. Stark, 8 member of the British-American Associa- tion of this city, who has recently made tour of investigation through Ireland, spoke in Music Hall and asserted that the people in Northern or Protestant Ire land appeared to be prosperous. and that there was no potato famine The suffer- ing in Southern Ireland, he declared. is the result of the "plan of campaign, of which Messrs Dillon and O'Brien are the authors" He claims that the tenants bitterly regret the introduction of the plan of campaign, and would settle with their landlords if they were free agents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Riot Over an Election Celebration

MARION. Ind, Nov. 10.-The Democratic celebration at Fairmount Saturday night, in honor of the result of the elections last Tuesday, was marked by bloody riot. While the procession was moving along the principal street, negro of herculean proportions ran into the procession, brandishing a club and revolver, and commenced firing and striking right and left. Al. Powell, white teamster, was shot and instantly killed. The greatest excitement ensued. A score or moro shots were fired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
THE FAMINE APPEAL.
The American Committee win Not solici
 Aid at Present.

Alu AC 6rGBenGs
 NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-The American Committee for the relief of famine in Ireland has issued g. statement announc- ing the temporary withdrawal of it's appeal to the American people.
 At the time the appeal was issued, the committee says, there was no reason for believing that the distress which would follow the potato crop in Ireland would be relieved otherwise than by American generosity, no steps having been taken by the British Government to meet the crisis. The first effect of the action of the American committee was to provoke hippant denial from the Government press that distress existed or that famine was threatened. Nevertheless, the devel- opments of the last month have con- firmed the committee's warning, and the British Government has been spurred to investigate the situation and undertake 8 system of public works in the distressed districts, which by affording partial relief will at least postpone the threat ened famine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
HE LOST HIS MONEY.
ANeat Piece of Work by New York Or,
 Goods Men.

A Neat Piece of Work by New York Green
 Goods Men.
 PITTsBURG, Nov. 10.--A neat piece of work by New York ''green goods'' men came to light here last night, when John Hirsch, of Germanville, Iowa, opened $ package which he thought contained $5,000 of good money and found five $1 bills and 100 slips of paper. ' .@f''sl%
 Johann was notified from New York last week that a legacy of $5,0O0, left by Q deceased aunt, Charlotte Blume, awaited him. At the Jersey City station he was met by two men who represented themselves as lawyers. They took him to a hotel and counted $5, ,000 in good money.
 Then to protect him against thieves, as they said, they did the money up in packages and told Hirsch not to open these until he reached home He paid them $500 of his own money and started West.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Are The American People UOgratefuI 2
An Open Letter to the Hon F. B. Rice,
 President of the Board of Trade.

An Open Letter to the Hon F. B. Rice,
 President of the Board of Trade.
 DEAR Sm:-We wish to call your atten- tion to a matter which we think is of the utmost importance toyour honorable board, as well as to every citizen who has the in. terest of the city at heart. The Board of of Trade was organized for the express purpose of encouraging the industries of our thriving city, and affording every op' portunity to progressive merchants to come here and locate. Their taxes were to be only nominal. Every avenue that would lead to their permanent prosperity was to be opened, as long as it would not interfere with the rights of others Now, what are the facts Let us see. We came hero and located. We built on Grand street. FinallySwe outgrew our new quar- ters and purchased the property adjoining on South Main street. We built thereon & mammoth establishment, the name of which is know from Maine to California.
 We'll, what is the result We had Oc- casion this week to appear before the as sessors, and because we pulled down the shanties that have made this part of South Main street hideous for more than half a century, and erected building that is at once the wonder and admiration of the people, they have trebled our taxes and fined us for our industry. If we had failed in our business, swindled our credi- tors and let the old rookeries stand, OUR TAXES would be left as they were.
 This is what they are doing in Ireland. They raise fellows rent if he white washes the pigstye, because he makes the place valuable by his industry and cleanli- ness. They have sent their illustrious countrymen, DILLON and O'BRIEN, over here to tell this story. Soon we will be sending c. R. BALDWIN and E. 0. LEWIS or their equals out in the world to tell our story.
 We ant to ask you, Mir Rice and gentle tlemen of the Board of trade, if we keep building up andimproving and remain in dustrious, are we going to be fined accord iugly?
 Why don't you tax us for our industry in reducing the prices of Furniture 80 per cent in seven years9 Why don't you fine us for our industry in buying our goods t th" Gerload and placing them here on the market in WaVeiN.--s- at rnanuencturers pricesa Is this the encouragement we ges for selling SIS Lounges at $12.50. Almost everyone within fifteen or twenty miles has bank book since we started business.
 In conclusion we will say that if this ruinous policy is pursued we shall remove our plant to Bridgeport, and the howl of the people of Waterbury will be like cy- clone, and nothing will be left of the Board of Trade but grease spot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
VICTIMS OF DIPHTHERIA.
Neighbors Refuse to Go Near a Widow
 and Her Children.

Neighbors Refuse to Go Near a Widow
 and Her Children.
 NEwFANE, NY, Nov. 10.-A peculiarly afflicted family is that of Mrs. John Will son, of this place, widow with three daughters and two sons. Her son Charles contracted malignant diphtheria while visiting in Lockport last week, where two children had died. He returned home, and the whole family contracted the dis ease. Two daughters, Edith and May, have died, and the third one is expected to die hourly.
 For several days the family had nc attendance, and their condition and suf. fering were pitiable. The neighbors refused to go near them for fear of con- tracting the disease. Dr. Palmer, o1 Lockport, took charge of the case, secured a professional nurse, and hopes to save the mother and son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
FOR SALE

Look at No; 30 Maple street also the lot east of 1t. Do you like Hayden street? :? An old house on Bridge street, will sell 1t, make me an offer. N. Main street places must be unloadet, call in. On West Side houses and lots, on south Main a small place for $1,5oO, East Main $1 ,4oO In Woodtick house of rooms barn 16 X IS, sheds wagon house, chicken coops % feet long, 6 acres, besides pond on which ducks, could swim, all for $I.0.O. Two old houses and piece of land with them, minutes walk from Center Square all r ssoC nsw near IGrss it b6nse n9e oe Cossett street with all the improvements s necessary for comfort, ease and profit. Field street, one of the rare chances to get home which is at once convenient to the center, shops and railroad stations and at the same time in a polite neghborhood, the owner has got the western fever, there is a bargain for some one. You know all about the Naugatuck tramway company's line, am selling lots on the line and a few steps east of it. l also have some very Eice lots all round the new park which will be the pride of the city of rolls, presses and wire blocks have received a new batch of houses, farms and building lots, also few business stands near the center, also small lot just right for a shop.
 grIERNEY'S Real Estate Office,
 Tierneys Block, 1s1 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Warrants Out for Smith and Godfrey.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1O.-Steps are being taken to prevent the fight between George Godfrey, the colored heavyweight ot Boston, and Ed Smith, of Denver, Col, who are advertised to fight in the new Puritan Hall, Long Island City, to-mor- row night. Sheriff Goldner submitted an affidavit to District Attorney Fleming, in which he alleged he had reason to believe that the law relating to prize fighting was about to be violated in Puritan Hall. The district attorney sub mitted the affidavit to County Judge Garretson, and asked that warrants be issued for the principals in the fight, and
 also search warrant to enter the build ing. Several warrants were issued, and the sheriff has explicit orders in relation to serving them. /
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
May Prevent the Marriage.

CHESTER, Pa, Nov. 1O.-SamuelL L. Clay ton, son of Judge Clayton of Chester, went to Chicago last week to make ar. arrangements for his marriage with Miss Evelyn F. Pardridge, the daughter of a millionaire pork. packer, which is an- nounced to take place on Wednesday,
 Since his departure Miss Alice Goodly, a South Chester school teacher, has entered suit against him for $10,0 ,000 for breach of promise. Sheriff Green has gone to Chi cago to serve warrant on the defendant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Escaped from a Sinking Vessel.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Nov. 1O.-News has reached this city of the sinking of the Ossian Cook, a freight-laden boat which plies between this city and points on the Upper Fox River. It appears that when the boat reached what is known as the Upper Gut, near Northport, small town on the Fox River, it in some way ran against snag and sunk almost imme- diately. A man named Otto went below and tried to, stop the leak and was drowned. All the rest of the crew were saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
A Pugilist Charged 1yith Murder.

KANSAS CTTY, Mo-, Nov. 1O.-David A. Greever, wealthy cattle man who was shot Friday afternoon by Charles Clifford, the New York lightweight pugilist, died from the effects of his wound yesterday afternoon Clifford will be arraigned to-day charged with murder. Mrs. Cliff ford, over whom the quarrel was held, has disappeared. It is thought she may have concealed herself, fearful of being charged with complicity in Greever's Tnnrdar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Great Naval Denomination.

BROOKLYN, N. Y., Nov. 1O.-The launch. ing of the cruiser Maine has been fixed for November IS, and will probably take place then, though there was talk o1 postponement until the arrival of the Brazilian fleet. The affair will be made 8 great naval demonstration, in which all the United States vessels in the port of New York will participate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Secretary Ruslk,s Annual ReDort.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1O.-The Secretary of Agriculture has presented his annual report to the President. He expresses a distinctly hopeful view of agricultural affairs, indicating the obvious benefits to farmers of certain legislation which he specifies By comparing prices at Chicago for October 16 of 1890 and of 1889, he shows a marked increase in the values of agricultural products, especially of cereals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
An Old Engineer Dead.

UTICA, N. Y., Nov. 10.-Isaac Vrooman, one of the oldest engineers in the employ of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, died at his home in this city yesterday, aged 65 years. He had been in the employ of the road since 1852, and for the past 20 years ran the Utica accommodation train. He was well known over the entire length of the road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Killed His Little Sister.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 10.-William Charlton, years old, and his sister Calisa, 6 years old, were playing during the morning at their home, No. 1916 South Sixth street. The boy had small shot gun. Acci- dentally the gun was discharged and its contents entered the mouth of his little sister, killing her instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Gov. Hill Will Preside ro-Night.

NEW YORK, Nov. Ex-Governor David B. Hill arrived in the city last night, &C., companied by Colonel EcEwen. Tonight he will preside at the reception to Messrs. OBrien and Dillon, the Irish leaders now visiting this city, and will return to Albany on Wednesday. The Governor was feeling in the best of health and spirits, but declined to talk politics, as he said he had "talke ed out'' before election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Seeking Health in the AdirOndacks.

PLATTsBURG, N. Y, Nov. 1O.-Ex-Min- ister to England E. J. Phelps and Mrs. Phelps, accompanied by Dr. Loomis, of Burlington, Vt., are quartered at the Hotel Asperand, Saranac Lake. Mrs. Phelps is in very poor health and will probably remain in the Adirondacks the coming winter. MT. Phelps will return tO-m0rrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
stanIey's First Lecture

NEW YORK, Nov. 10,-Mr Stanley's first lecture will take place at the Metropolitan Opera House tomorrow evening, and will be remarkable event. All of his auditora are expected to appear on that occasiox in full dress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Found Dead on the Highway.

ORANGE, N. J., Nov. 10-The body of John McKeon was found in the township of Livingstone, about four miles from Orange Lake, early in the morning, be- side the road near brook. On one side of his head was large wound, that might have been inflicted by sharp stone. McKeon was seen going up the mountain yesterday with an unknown man who haa not been seen since. sR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Not Summoned to Rome.

BALTIMORE, Nov. s.-Cardinal Gibbons has received from Rome positive con. tradiction of the Statement recently pub lished that Archbishop Ireland of St. Panl had been summoned to Rome on ac. count of the views expressed by the Arch bishop on public school education in this country,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Laborers Lose Their yyapes,

SYRACUSE, N. r., Nov S.-Irving Beck, the contractor who undertook the work of removing the debris from the Leland Hotel ire, has disappeared with $1 ,00O, the wages due his 100 workingmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
A Woman Hangs Herself.

SARATOGA, N. Y., Nov 1O.-Mrs. Mar. garet Higgins, aged 35 years, committed suicide last evening by hanging herself at the home of an Italian with whom she had been living. Dependency and re- morse over her past life was the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
A Rumor About Senator ouax.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-Among the re- ports discussed by the political gossips is one that Senator Quay would resign the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee as soon as he returns from Florida, and that MT. Clarkson would be his successor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Pattern Dresses

Commencing on Wednesday, October 29. These dresses are very deirable, very scarce in the market, and we shall offer them at very r, asonab'e prices. As there is but one of kin d
 those who come the earliest will have the best choices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Railroad Ohicars Elsctad.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Nov. 1O.-Charles P. Clark and E. M. Reed were unanim- ously elected respectively president and vice-president of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, at a meeting of the directors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-For New England and Eastern New York: Fair. preceded by light rain in Northern New York; warmer; south, erly winds.
 For Eastern Pennsyl vania and New Jersey Fair; slightly warmer; southerly winds.
 Fer Western New York and Western Renul lSllyaniai Raip' coCisk lgfeSlyx gslSEncgl
 AINF fair to.1noEEQN ss'e'A'.' sL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Operator Escaped and Fireman Ki1,ad.

ALTOONA, Pa, Nov. 10.-A stock train crashed into and completely wrecked the signal tower at Port Royal on the Penn sylvania Railroad. The operator escaped death by jumping from the tower, but the fireman of the train was killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Three nTurderers Escana.

WHEELING, W. Va, Nov. 1O.-All the prisoners in the Mercer County Jail, 10 in number, including three murderers, es capAd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10

Waterbury Furniture CO.,

122 TO 124 So. MAIN ST. AND 20 GRAND ST,
 JOHN MORIARTY, Treasurer.
 Stoves, Ranges, Parlor Stoves. The Quaker Rangers are the best in the world, and every one guaranteed. Cash or Credit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
nIsTRICT oF WATERBURY ss Probate court

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY ss Probate Court D Nov. 10, 1890.
 Estate of Bessie Claffee, late of Waterbury in said District, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his ad. ministration account with said estate to the Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered, that the 18th day of Nov. A. D. 1890, at o'clock in the forenoon, at the Pro bate office in Waterbury, be, and the same is hereby assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by. publishing this order in some newspaper published in New Haven county and having circulation in said district ELLIS PHEL AN, Judge,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Co-OperatIVe Tailoring ( FuTnIshingCu
AT 1oo SOUTH MAIN STREET,

AT 100 SOUTH MAIN STREET,
 They make. up the finest goods ever saw, at the lowest prices. For instance. they make fine Cashmere Pants to order from $3. 50 up. They make splendid suits to order from $15 oo up. They make the finest Chinchilla. overcoat or ulster from S2O. .OO up. One great feature of this firm is that they guarantee for one year, and they will refine, rebind or repair any garment made by them within one year free of charge TOM.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Showed Under.

The Republican party, ,McKin- ley bill and all, are out or sight under the Democratic avalanche. Whether it is misfortune or not, time will tell. One thing is certain,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10

DIsTRICr OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate U Court Nov. 8, 1890.
 Estate of Joseph McGurk, late of Waterbury, ia said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Waterj bury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred re- covery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 THOMAS VICKERS, Administratrix
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10
Live Stock Insurance.


 The Rhode Island Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co was chartered by special act of the legislature of the state, June 1,1S8S, and has been doing a successful business ever since, having written half million insurance and paid claims, amounting to many thousand dollars.
 The Hon o. K. Fyler, commissioner of insurance for the state of Connecticut, has recently made thorough examination of this company and has admitted it to do bus mess in this state. There are in the state of Connecticut over ten millions of dollars invested in horses, and it would be per fectly safe to say that within ten years three fourths of this property will become a total loss by death, or in other words, horse owners will lose between seven and eight million dollars within the next ten years unless protected by insur- ance. For further particulars and pros pectus call on or write to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-10

I ADIES-Do you know that by going to IL L. w UNHOLTZ, 1S6 Bank street, you can have your furniture re-upho1stered, your carpets re-made or relaid, or your lace curtains hung in the latest manner. His work, his goods and his price are just.