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The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
BRUTALLY MURDERED
Farmer Floyd and His Wife Assaulted
by burglars for Their Money.

PLATTsBURG, N Y, Feb. S.-Ransom
Floyd, n respected and wealthy farmer,
aged 7j years, who resided with his wife,
aged G6 years, two miles north of West.
port, had prepared to retire at $3.50 last
evening. Mrs Floyd sat reading the
family Bible with her husband Mt the
side of the kitchen stove.
Mr.. Floyd was suddenly startled by
the furious barking of the Watchdog,
which was chained at the barn. Before
he had time 10 see what the trouble
was or to guard himself he saw n man
with bandana handkerchief fastened
over the lower part of his face enter the
kitchen door.
The burglar demanded all the money
that was in the house, and threatened
TO shoot the aged couple unless the
demand was complied with. Mr.. Floyd
refused TO give up his money and was
struck with club in the back Of the
head. The burglar also fired two shots
at him. He became unconscious from
the effects of the blow and remembers
no more of what occurred.
On regaining consciousness he found
his wife lying dead on the floor in
pool of blood There were several
gashes on her head and she had been
Shot once in the body. The Bible from
which she had been reading was still
claspcd in her hands.
1t was evident that she had not had
time TO protect herself or to flee from
the murderer The house had been
ransacked, but nothing was taken.
The burglar had probably become ter
iitied by his awful deed, aud he hur-
RED away without making thorough
search for booty.
There were two certified checks,
amounting to $2,21j and $2.7j in cash
left untouched in a bureau drawer
Mr.. Floyd had received the money yes
terday morning for farm produce and
wood, and it is thought the burglar
and murderer knew of this and ex-
rected to obtain large amount of
money. There is not the slightest clue
to the murderer. Floyd may recover, al
though his wounds are dangerous.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
REv1vINa THE WHIPPING POST.
Sixteen Criminals Flogged at Will
mingtoD, Del.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Feb. S.-As a
result of weeks sitting of the Court
of Oyer and Terminer sixteen men, of
whom three are white, were whipped
at New Castle this morning by Sheriff
Allon. The total number of lashes ad-
ministered was 1903.
The whippings took place in driving
rain Storm There were but few spec
tators and no incidents of especial note.
Just prior to the whippings pardon
was received from Governor Biggs re-
mitting the ten lashes In the case of
Howard ]. Woodward, convicted of
stealing some money. Three of the
prisoners, who were to have received
six lashes each for stealing chickens,
lad one lash each remitted by the court
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
COMMERCIAL pARrNERsHrp.
Erastus wyman Says IT. VIII Benefit
Canada and the United States.

Erastus Wyman Says IL VIII Benefit
Canada and the United States.
ROCHESTER, N Y, Feb. Sat the
Chamber of Commerce banquet here
this evening, Erastus Wiman, replying
to the toast "a commerce that should
be continued, said that if one doubted
providential dispensation he would be
convinced by recalling the procession of
events included in the discovery of
America, the Declaration of Indepen-
dence, and the creation of great nation
by making available the enormous re-
sources for the good of mankind.
But if the finger of Providence was
plainly discerned in the development of
half the continent, how clearly does it
point in the direction of the greater por-
ton of that alea included within the
British possessions, containing, as it
does, resources of such great wealth
which could be rendered contributory
to the continued progress and prosperity
of the United States.
1t was further urged that the condi
tions existing on both sides of the bor-
der were extremely favorable to an i'm
mediate commercial partnership be-
tween the Two countries, affording TO
the United States needed market and
free supply of raw material on the
one hand and to Canada an outlet and
needed development on the other.
The Liberal party in Canada, at the
next general election to be held within
fifteen months, with q slight encour-
agement from the United States, would
make this a test question, and, if sue
cessful, would elect Parliament that
would favor a commercial intercourse
between the two nations as free and un-
restricted as that which prevails be-
tween the States Of the Union.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
HEAVY GALES ALL OVER.
Washington, However, Escapes with
Nothing Worse Than a Rainy Day.

MasniDEtOn, however, Escapes WIN
Nothing Worse Than Rainy Day.
Yesterday was great day for storms.
1t might not have been known from
what was 10 be seen or fcltin this city,
but from the Gulf all along the Atlantic
Coast and throughout the country gen
orally there existed by all odds the
worst wind storm of the season. While
Minnesota was revelling in a blizzard,
and the people of sunny California had
scarcely recovered from the backaches
they contracted while shovelling their
way through snow drifts, Washington
people were grumbling because the city
was visited by an early autumn rain
storm.
The wind swooped across the coun-
Try from the west all day Mt the rate Of
forty miles an hour, clearing a broad
belt of devastation in its wake, but paid
q graceful tribute to the superior
quality and force of the article with
which Washington has recently been
supplied from the Capitol by quietly
dodging around this city and not re-
covering its breath again until it com
menced operations at Norfolk to the
South at the rate of thirty-two miles an
hourand struck New York at n thirty
eight.mile gait.
The day was disagreeable enough
one from Washington standpoint.
The drizzling rain, which commenced
ON Friday evening, was succeeded in
the early morning hours by steady
dOwnpour, the monotony Of which was
occasionally varied by an eXtraordi-
nary heavy shower. This state Of af-
fairs continued until late in the after
noon, when the rain ceased, and there
was a slight fury of snow, which was
succeeded by what the more-or less
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
MARKINGS at the posto nice.

Secretary Tullock of the Board of
Examiners, who went through the eX-
animation of the applicants for appoint
ments TO clerkships and mail-carriers
in the Washington Postolllce, says that
they expect to get through with the
marking of the examination papers in
about two weeks from next Mon.
day. 1t will be remembered that
there were nearly ninety applicants and
the process of passing through all these
papers is necessarily slow and labori-
Gus. After the examination made of
applicants last year 1t took nearly three
months to complete the markings, but
the board this time propose TO push
the work through with the utmost
speed.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
Kidnapninc a Senator.

HELENA, MONT. Feb. s.-Sheriff
Parker, who is on his way to Helena
with Senator Becker was arrestsd at
Bozeman this afternoon by the Sheriff
of Gallatin County on the charge of
kidnapping the Senator. lie waived eX'
animation and was placed under bonds.
As the matter now stands Becker is in
Bozeman with the sheriff, and unless a
special is employed he will not reach
Helena before tomorrow.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
CASTING USELESS CHEuKs.
Carl Barker's Pretty Wife Clings to
Him In His Trnnhla

Him in His Trouble.
Carl Barker young German re-
Gently married, was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Detective Horne on the
charge of obtaining money under false
pretences. He is comparative stranger
in the city and is living in modest cot
tage on Florida avenue with his pretty
little wife, who has clung to him in his
trouble.
Ernst Gerstenberg, the restaurant
proprietor of the Avenue, indorsed a
check for $50, which was cashed by
James NJ. Smith, lawyer. Gersten-
berg himself cashcd a check for $lj
signed by Barker. When the paper
was presented at bank it was discovered
that Barker had no money in bank, and
complaint was made TO the police. The
man is now locked up at the Sixth pre-
cinct station
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
Colonel Tourtellot Dead.

WooNsocKET, r. l., Feb. S.-Colonel
Libbeus G. Tourtellot died to-day at his
home here in his S4th year. He was
native of Mendon, Mass, and had been
in cotton work longer than any man
living in this country. lie was cap
tain in the Third Rhode Island Heavy
Artillery in the war of the rebellion,
being senior in command at the taking
of Fort Pulaski, and was subsequently
a brigadier general in the militia. He
was prominent Free Mason and Old
Fellow
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
VIII Hang for His Crime.

BELLEFoNTE. PA, Feb. S.-Alfred
Andrews was sentenced to-day to be
hanged for the murder of Clara Price
at Kartnaus on November 81 last.
Andrews showed no emotion, aud in
reply todhe usual question said he had
nothing TO say.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09

LANADoR, THE GREAT regulator Of the
human system, does not contain any dele
terious substance. 1t is prompt aud safe
Price only 25 cents.
Mr. II. T. Blows, living In Shady Grove,
Franklin County, Va, says; Having thor
oughly tested DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup in my
family cheerfully certify TO its uniformly
good effect, and recommend IL as most ex-
cellcnt remedy.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
Some Distinguished Passengers.

New YORK, Feb .S-Among the passen-
gers on the French liner La Normandie to-
day were Pince Dhuleep Singh of Hindoo-
stan; Leon Bellinguet, Chancellor of the
French consulate at iionuulu, and Henri
Netnlloit, delegate Of France TO the Mari
time Conference
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
BASEBALL NOTES.

George Schock, who played in Wash
ington during the season of 1888, has
signed with the Milwaukee Club. He
will cover second base and will proba-
bly, captain the team, Shock played
great ball during last season, and the
Washington management were endeay-
oring to secure him.
The Brotherhood certainly does not
lack in generosity in fixing salaries.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09
REPORTING THE CODE.
ONE HUNDRED A QUORUM IN CON-
MlTTEE OF THE WHOLE.

Republicans Favor the Majority RE
port While the Democrats Bitterly
oppose 1t-Nlews of Speaker Reed
and Ex.Speaker Carlisle.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-09

MIS- blulI uu lbCuSScldcI uuu
family will leave Washington on the
14th instant to make their future home
at Northampton, Mass. Mrs. Hull will
also make her home at that place.
Miss Kelton, who is the guest of Mrs.
DIR. Brooke at Fortress Monroe, was
given a german by the young people of
the garrison on Friday evening.
Ex-Minister McLane is in the city,
the guest of Mr.. johnson of street.
Mrs. Representative Baker of New
York will hold her last reception on
Friday next at the Rochester.
Mrs, Senator Wilson will be at home
to her friends on Thursday next.
Mrs. Thomas Taylor of 23S Massa-
chusetts avenue northeast, though con
valescent, is not yet able to see her
friends, but Miss Robena Taylor will
be at home to her friends the remaining
Mondays in February.
The ladies interested in the free dis
pensary of Capitol Hill are preparing
for an entertainment to be given in its
aid at the National Hotel during the
| present month.
The sewing circle of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Garfield Hospital met on
Friday at the residence Of Mrs. Sickels,
Connecticut avenue. The object of the
sewing circle is to make articles for the
bazar to be held in connection with q
garden party in the early spring at Cllu
met Place in aid of the hospital. Among
those present were;
Mrs Logan, Mrs. Dr. Ruth, Mrs. Thorn.
ton, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Burrows, Mrs
! q
Seney, Mrs. Metzerott, Mrs. Sohodeld, Mrs
Hall, Mrs. Ford Thompson, Mrs. Flint
Mrs. John w. Candler Mrs. Hoblitzel, Mrs
KERN, Mrs Tullock, Mrs. Rutherford
Miss Frazer, Mrs Senator Dolph, Mrs. and
Senator Farwell, Mrs. Parker Mann, Mrs
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A short Way With Wives.

In a paper on Tangier in the NeW Re-
rieir Venom ZEE" reports a chat she had
with IA Moorish gentleman, one Hasan:
"He related To me the history of his three
marriages and descantcd on the perfec-
ton of his present wife. The first. he
said, was his cousin. He bought her beau
tiful clothes and furniture, but after some
time she gave him words. Instantly he
sent her back, with all he had given her.
aud took another wife; remarks that she
had given him three girls, dead, and a
boy, who still survives. The second wife
went all right till one day she took il into
her head to go the vapor bath without his
permission. who gave YOU permission
To go To the vapor bath with
out me- he asked. Il don't re-
quire anybody's leave answered
she. And immediately he added, with
that energetic, downward pointing gest-
ure, i sent her home with all the things |
had ever given her, As regards the pres
ent wife. he was quite delighted with her.
She made all the childrcn's clothes and
her own; she could sew with the machine
she cooked; h never required to buy a
bottle of orange or rose water, so excel
lently did she prepare il herself above
all she never wanted Ia GO out. Never
oncc,' he said, has she asked leave to 90
out not from one years end to another
Never wants To leave the house or see any
even crosses the street. Ah,'
he said, she is a woman of excellent rep.
u~tatiou.'"
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He Ran the Machine.

II fortune should ever cease To smile on
Senator Wade Hampton n he should
find il necessary to toll with his hands,
says the Washington Star. he could take
care OF an elevator and run il to the salts
faction of the most nervously alarmed old
lady that ever had her lungs jolted out of
place by a thcughtless cable operator. He
showed his skill Thursday evening, and
although il was don i'm secret session, SO
speak, the facts In the case leaked into
the aural appendages OF n Star reporter.
Down in the sub-basement OF the senate
wing are numerous committee-rooms and
rooms for the use of senators who are at
the head OF a committee. Into IN of
these yesterday afternoon wen Senators
Blackburn and Wade Hampton, and there
they remained for quite a long time. The
dred electric bells announced adjourn
ment, but the Kentuckian and South Car
Gilman tarried i'm ignorance of what had
occurred overhead, for there are as yet nc
bells in the new rooIns.
After awhile the darkness began to
steal with bits accustomed noiselessncss
all over the landscape, and then the sug-
gestion was made that il might be a good
thing 10 go upstairs and see what the rest
OF the LEGISLATORS were doing. Slowly the
senators moved along the subterranean
way. and when they arrived at the bottom
Of the elevator shaft they were Mortified
to see hat the elevator man had gone
home.
That looked just as though two senators
would have to walk all the way around
and up several hard and lengthy flights
of steps.
Sorrowful ~countenances and half
smothered groans were i'm order, out
Senator Hampton looked sad only "A mo-
mcnt.
sect inside, Blackburn" said he, "Tll
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A SEEDY DUKE.
aanche.reris Fast Life Beginning TO Tell
ON Him.

WI hhtus
LONDON. April 1.-The new Duke and
Duchess of Manchester met for the first
nme in many months at the funeral Of the
old duke. He looked sallow, seedy and
very much as though me had just come
out of a prolonged spree. He was taste.
fully dressed, as usual. but neither broad-
cloth nor brilliant necktie could dispel
the dissipation imprinted OH his face.
The duchess was attired ia tasteful
mourning. and looked the picture of
health. Young Lord Vaudeville, her son,
stood near her. Bessie Bellwood, 10
whom the duke owes something more
than love, was absent. Ia the evening she
sang at the Pavilion music hall the topi-
cal dtity Come Again Macarty." Every
body understands the relations bctween
the popular songstress and his grace while
he was Lord Vaudeville. The con-
Indrum seems TO be. who Is To support the
new duke IL the charming Bessie deserts
him.
IL Is rumored now that Consuelo will sue
tor a divorce, having secured the ducal
title, and will reInarry. like the Duchess
al Montrose. Her grace OF Montrose has
beer through the matrimonial ceremony
three times. and must now be m expert
on the subject of husbands. She has
been the subject OF social gossip for
years.
The new Duke 90 Manchcster's real aud
personal assets are now controlled 10y "A
committee of his creditors.
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Hunting Wild. Hogs.

From the Marysyillc Democrat.
W. II. Lane discovered four wild hogs
on the Tombs ranch n few days ago. He
mounted one Of his hest horses and tried
to run them into the corral. He was not
successful as they We're too ficct-footed
and wen to Nutlcy's river ranch.
Bill Nutley was soon Informed that
some OF III unwelcome inhabitants of
"Wild Hog Glory were close 10 the
house, SO he armed himself with "A gun
and with Lane gave chase.
The hogs swan Feather river n rested
on the other side. Nutley did not give
raised his gun TO his shoulder and one of
the hogs fell into the river. Tho other
three swan back toward the two hunters
and were shot dead in rapid succession.
Mr.. Lane says that the hogs dressed
well, weighing 20 pounds each. The hog
that fell into the river was not rccov-
cred.
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A NOTORIOUS THIEF CAPTURED.
Billy Porter's Career OF Crime In Europe
and America.

Billy Porter's Career Of Crime In Europe
and America.
LONDON, April Il. The notorious
cracksman Billy Porter, Of Manhattan
hank, Northampton bank and Shang
Draper murder fame is behind the prison
bars at last. He is awaiting trial at Tou-
louise, France, for an attempt mt burglary
in company with Horace Haven, alias
Little Horace" who Is equally well
known In the criminal annalso OF Amer.
lea. Porter may get only n few months
he comes out he will assuredly be collared
by the German police to stand trial for a
series Of crimes involving a long term OF
years.
Since his New York exploits Porter has
been living In England under the name OF
Billy Martin. He was conspicuous among
the group Of sporting men who surrounded
the American bar OF the Criterion res
taurant. He married a respectable En-
glish girl, and lived in good style. He
never operated In England, but made
periodical trips To France and Germany
on his business. Eighteen months ago he
and an American Frank Kidd robbed a
jewelry store in Munich. Porter was ar
rested in England, under the name OF
Morton. He claimed to be a British sub
ject, and the government refused to ex-
tradite him. Kidd got ten years in prison
In Germany.
5Since then Porter has kept away from
the continent till three months ago,
when he started On another job with
Little Horace" Nothing was heard of
him till n few days ago, owhen~ kScotland
Yard heard from Toulouse that a man ar
rested there was supposed to he Porter,
though he insisted that he was not and
gave an entirely different name. Photo
graphs received here this week leave no
doubt of the matter. The police have got
the famous craftsman, and as he is not
a Frcnchman the Germans will have no
difficulty in extraditing him when the
French are through with him.
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Throwing Away Time.

From the Detroit Free Press.
II was ON the rear platform Of a street.
car as a crowd were going home from the
theater.
Lets see,'' muscd a man who was
jammed on the railing 10 the one on his
left. shave we been introduced"
~ think not. My name is Taylor"
"Ahl And mine is Porter. Mr.. Taylor.
you are throwing away time trying TO get
my watch. IL is an old one and mt Of
repair, and won't bring you So"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01

-ocrlooIer-''WeIi eIiswnat are you dolng now?" Scrawley-"I'm working on a play" Scribbler-"Have you got ii nearly written?" Scrawley-It's all written" cribbler-Though you said you were working on it.'' Scrawley- ''So am." Working on it, means try ing to get it produced. ."-America.
 An individual who was not trained in childhood to self control, is forever hopelessly a child in his combat with himself; and he can never gain the Yan- tage-ground which his childhood gave to him, in the battle which then opened before him, and in the thick of which he still finds himself.-Good Health.
 Repairs Needed-Mistress- Mary, what are you doing with that clock?" Mary (with the servants bed room clock under her rm)-"Plaze, mum, Oim takin' it to watchmaker's. It's all out av order, mum. livery morning at foive o'clock it goes all to pieces, an makes such a racket Oi can't slape. IN. Y. Weekly.
 It is not from prudential motives merely that the energetic and persever- ing assist each other. All men of vigor- ous minds and elastic temperaments sympathize with effort. They honor the individual who has fought gallantly the battle of life, though reverses may have overtaken him; they recognize him as a kindred spirit, though he lies on his back; they are willing to give him a hand, because they feel that he needs but new foothold to assure his ulti. mate success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
N. H. q H. Railroad TiTue Table.
Trans leave Waterbury fol

Ttalns leave Waterbury for NEW YORK -6:O5, s:20 10.55 8. m. 3:25, 4:40, SOS 6:07, 6:56. Return -5:o1, 500 a. m., 100, 4:Oa NEW Wi GHiRRvEN-e:o5, s:so, a. m 4:tO, So7 p. m BRIDGEPoRT~6:O SEQ. 1o,D5. a. m, s:e5, 6:o7 Return-T:0o, 9:52 a. m, 2:SS, S:so, 7:47, s:1 ANsoNIA-sO5, $40, 1o:s5, 6. m.. s:s5, 6.O7, 6:5C D. m. Return-7:S5, s:44, 1929, a m.. S:10 wATERToWNI6:44, TEE T;5S e:e6, 11as 6. m 4os e:15 7:Ol, 9:15 p. m. last train, Saturday only. Re turn-6:s5, 7:5O, 1915, 6. m., $50. 4:40, 6:33 S:s5 D. m, last train. Saturday only; rHOMASTON-S-20, 9:25, 11:17, 8. m, 400, 5:51 6:56, 800 p. m. Return-7:5o, 1o:s9, a. m roRRsiINGTdNs:so sI S;TS G sas, 11:17, a. m 400, 551 CSC 300 p. m. Return-7:se. 1oO5 a. m W1SSTEDSsaO, 9:e5, 11:17 .. m., 400. 5:51. 6:58 800 Return-7:O5, 9:45, a. m, s;O5, 4:52 p m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Going north, 9s25 a. m.
 Going south, 4:15 p. m
 For New Haven and points on the shore Line nivision via Naugatuck Junction at4:4O D. m. ,I M SHEPPARD. General Supt.
 q T. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass. ARenS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
AVENGED AT LAST; Or, a World-Wi Chase.
A STORY OF RETRlByTlON.

moment of years of anxiety and peL- up hatred. Throwing her arms back with q tragic air, she exclaimed in joy ful accents: "Leon Velasqucz! My hus bands murderer! Thank Heaven, we meet at last!"
 If the words had been magic they could not have had quicker or stronger influence on tho policeman. He was in stantly awakened to the seriousness of the situation and in less time than it takes to write 1t he had manacled the accused man. and was bearing him of towards ono of the offices, telling Mrs, Dclaro and Percy to follow him. Mir. Blodgcr, Armida, and Stephen Blodgcr. Jr.. had immediately followed Mrs. Dclaro 10 ascertain what. the ex- trao"dlnary movement on her part meant, and as Mrs. Delaro followed the policeman, Armida drew near to her and cXcitcdly asked: "MOther, dear, what do all this mean?"
 "lt means. my child, that we have run him to earth at last-oh, at last. at laSt!'
 Whom do you mean?" Hush child-the man who murdered your dear, dear father many years ago. the man whom ho trusted, Leon Val asqucz
 Armida had almost forgotten that her father had been murdered, but this was no timo for explanations, and Ar mida did not aSls for one, but she did ask: "Who is that man walking on the loft of the policeman, mother2"
 "Percy Lovel, my dear, whom we have so long mourned as dead" Then, without any regard to appear ances, the impetuous girl rushed after Pcrcy, and shook his hands with a heartiness that gave both him and her mother great pleasure, but which would