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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
CITIES OF THE UNION.
Interesting Com parisons Pub ished
the Census Omce.

the CenbuS Onlces
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-The Census
Office has just issued a bulletin on the
social statistics of cities of the United
States. The returns are yet incomplete,
but the statement comprising 80 of the
cities Is given.
From the tables it appears that the an
nual cost of each gas lamp in cities
varies from $50 in New Orleans to $3.50
in Hoboken, while the annual cost of
each electric lamp varies from $40 81 in
San Francisco to $68 in Chicago.
The bulletin shows that gas lamps
comp Use more than 80 per cent of all
classes used for street lighting, but are
rarely used exclusively for that purpose
In cities of less than 100000 inhabit-
ants there is an average of 3.75 patrol
men to the square mile and 4. 03 miles of
street to each patrolman who makes an
nually an average of 81 arrests. The cost
Of the force to each head of population
is So 70, varying from $1.26 in New Ha
ven to 5000 in Nashville.
The average death rate III the police
force of all the cities is 90 per 1000, va
rying from 1877 per 1000 in Lowell, and
1873 per 1000 in Hoboken to IL per 1000
in New York city, Is per 1000 in Mime
apolis and 1872 per LOCO in Hartford.
In twenty-five cities of over 10O, 600 in
habitants each the average annual cost
of the fire department to each head of
population is $081, varying from $1.7e
in Boston and $1.06 in New York city to
1904 in Chicago, 50. so in Philadelphia,
so. 70 in Brooklyn, 5000 in St. Louis,
81. 30 in Baltimore, $1.15 in San Francisco
and so. 90 in Cincinnati.
In twenty-one cities of over 100, 600 in
habitants each the total loss by fire dur
ing 1889 was 81 20 to each head of popu-
lation, ranging from 1927 in Buffalo,
49, 80 in st. Louis and So IL in Brooklyn
to Sill in Baltimore, $1.02 in Newark
and so. SO in Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
OUR MINISTER PROTESTS
The State Department Informed AboT
the Trouble In Salvador.

The State Department. Informed Abou.
the Trouble In Salvador.
WARRINGTON, Aug. 15.-The State De-
partment has received a dispatch from
Minister Pacheco, dated Guatemala City.
stating that when the City OF Panama
weighed anchor at La Libertad on the
morning of the 10th inst, the govern
ment of Salvador served notice of con-
hscation upon its captain, and on the
same evening she arrived safely at San
Jose de Guatemala and landed all her
passengers and her cargo.
Minister Pacheco also says that he has
submitted a protest to the Salvadorian
government, as per instructions he re-
ceived from the Department of State.
Acting Secretary Wharton has COM
municated the contents of the dispatch
to the President. No action will be taken
in the matter until the department re-
ceives detailed report of the affair from
Minister Pacheco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
PRICE TWO CENTS.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Primrose & Vests NIinstre1s.


Primrose & Vests celebrated min
strels will open the season at the opera
house next Tuesday evening. The
Lowell Times of July 81, speaking of
the show says: Notable hits were made
here by the ballad singing of Messrs
Fred Reynolds, Joe Natus and F, W.
Oakland. Messrs Cushman, Dooley.
Lewis and West provided the fun
which was quite free from a chest
nutty flavor, on the ends. The com
pany is one of the best that Messrs
Primrose and West have yet gathered,
and its success last evening has led
Manager Cosgrove to arrange for its re-
appearance at an early date.
"Myles Fadh."
The scene, Holy Cross abbey, where
the duel takes place in the successful
romantic comedy drama, "Myles Fadh, !"
which will be given for the first time at
Jacques opera house on next Thursday
evening, was modelled after one of the
most ancient castles in existence, the
castle Guya, which belonged to Lord
Denoby's estate, which was confiscated
IN 1883, and in short space of time
began to tumble down; it was in this
condition that the author copied it and
had fac-simile made for the produc-
ton of 'Myles Fadh.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
The Presidents Visit to Albany.

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 15.-President
Harrison will arrive in this city at $3.50
o'clock Tuesday afternoon next, and
leave at 6:35 for Vermont. Secretary
Halford telegraphed the mayor that
As minutes were at his disposal. He
will be received at the train by COM
mittee consisting of Postmaster Warner
Deputy Grand Master of Masons James
Ten Eyck and John g. Myers. A recep-
ton at the City Hall will follow and
Governor Hill will meet the President,
the Governor having signifed his inten-
ton of being present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
WORKING FOR WASHINGTON.

The Democratic Convention May be Held
at the National Capital.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-William Dick
son, the Democratic National Committee
man for the District of Columbia, is
using every bit of influence he can COM
mand to insure the bringing of the next
national convention to this city. He has
already secured the written approval Of
tt zee of his fellow committeemen, Messrs.
Barbour, of Virginia; Pasco, of Florida,
and Ransom, of North Carolina, and h 9
feels justified in putting down German,
of Maryland, and Kenna, of West Vir-
ginia, as on his side for local considera-
TONS With these seven votes as good as
secured at the outset of his campaign, he
is very sanguine of the result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Canadian Papers Seized.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Aug. 15.-The post
Office authorities here have seized num-
Der of Canadian newspapers containin Z
advertisements of lottery companies
doing business in Canada. The seizure
is made in conformity with instructions
from Washington, which state that such
papers, besides all lottery tickets and all
letters supposed to contain matter per-
tanning to the lotteries are liable to Gus
toms duty and must be opened in the
presence Of a customs officer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
PANIC ON A STEAMER.
The Gatenieu Loaded With Pilgrims Run
on the LachIne Rocks.

VALLEY FIELD, P. O., Aug. 15-The
steamer Gatenieu, with 500 pilgrims
on board, bound for st. Anne BeIliveu,
had a terrible experience in the rapids
above Lachine. The pilot was endeavor-
ing to take short cut through the chan
mel, near Isle Perrault, and lost control
of the boat, which went on the rocks.
1t Is alleged that an awful panic pre-
vailed on board. but the boat was finally
gotten off the rocks without serious dam
age, but the pilgrims, of whom many
were hurt, insisted upon returning to
Valley Field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
KING KELLY IN THE LEAGUE.

The Cincinnati Association Club Trans
ferred to milwaukee,. mtzsz
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 15.-President
Gillette of the Milwaukee Baseball Asso-
citation has received a dispatch from Gin
cinnati stating that Louisville, St. Louis,
Washington, Boston and Baltimore have
assented to the transfer of the Cincinnati
American Association team to Milwau-
kee. The terms offered are satisfactory
to the Milwaukee men and they have
wired their acceptance.
The terms include the retention of
Bancroft as the financial manager of the
team. King Kelly has already gone to
the National League.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15

NEW York, Aug. 15.-The Rev. DIR.
Nargau Sheshadri, the first high caste
Brahmin ever converted to Christianity,
who left New York recently on the
steamer Circassia for Glasgow, died at
sea of heart disease, on the morning of
July II. His visit to this country was
for the purpose OF arranging for the ex-
hibition of an Indian village. DR.. Shes
hadri was 6S years old. He was buried
at sea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 15.-At a meeting
of the board of directors of the Eastern
Association, at the Kenmore Hotel, the
New Haven and Providence clubs were
officially dropped from the League. The
schedule committee immedi tely went
into session and are now working on a
new schedule, the Association to con-
tinue with six clubs The matter Of the
attached property of the Association at
Providence was not brought up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
An Aged Farmer Hangs himself

PERRY, N. Y, Aug 15.-Hiram H.
Owen, aged "a years, farmer living a
short distance from Perry, committed
suicide during the morning by hanging
Mr.. Owen had been in poor health for the
past ye r, and had not been quite right
in his mind at times. His body was found
hanging from a tree at 3:45 o'clock this
morning. 1t is supposed he left the
house about 2 O'Clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
The Seized Fishing Boats.

EAsTPoRT, Me-. Aug 15.-The six fish
ing boats recently seized by the Dominion
cruiser Dream are at Indian Island, N.
B. Captain Pratt of the Dream offers to
give them up to the owners providing they
sign paper waving an indemnity. One
owner signed, and the others refused.
The opinion is prevalent that the Dream
will deliver all the boats at the wharves
here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Secretary Nettleton,s Denial.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Acting Secre-
tary Nettleton denies that the statement
to the effect that the 12 per cent. bonds
were to be extended at per cent. had
been authorized by him. He said that
such statement did not represent any
official opinion. He did not positivel y
deny the alleged extension of the bonds,
but only the fact that it originated with
his department..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Many Caught BY the Bogus Comp.n,

New YORK, Aug. 15.-The closed Of
fees of the agents of the American Trust
Company, at 173 Broadway, are visited
daily by out of town people who have
lost money by the company. The man
ager of the concern, Adelbert L. East
man, has disappeared. During the past
"a hours complaints have come from
various towns in Maine, saying that peo-
pie there have trusted their money to
the American Trust Company and are
sufferers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
NTiaR RACHEL sherman Enpa&pd

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 15-News has
been received of the engagement of DIR.
Peul Thorndyke, son of the late DR.. j. T.
Thorndyke, of Milwaukee, to Miss Rachel
Sherman, the youngest daughter of the
late Gen. William 7. Sherman. Young
DIR. Thorndyke is now a brillisnt and
rising practitioner of Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15

New YORK, Aug. 15.-The Executive
Committee of the American Federation
of Labor at meeting here adopted reso-
lutions instructing President Gompers to
cooperate with President Weihe, of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron and
Steel Workers, for the purpose of pre-
venting and discouraging the attempt to
import tin plate workers into this coun-
try in violation OF the alien contract
labor law
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
MURDERERS AT LARGE.
The Hope FugttIves Said to bs Hiding 1
New York State.

The Hope Fugttlves Said to DO Hiding In
New York State.
BELvIDERE, N. j., Aug. l5.-The coro-
ner's inquest in the Hope murder case
has been adjourned until Monday next,
when important evidence is expected. 1t
is now definitely known that the murder
ers are hiding in the mountains in New
York State. They have been seen, and
no doubt will be captured before many
days.
The negro arrested cannot be identi-
fed and has been discharged. Some
new developments are expected very
soon that will throw some light on the
identity of the murdered mau.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15

LONDON. Aug. 15.-Captain Waite of
the British steamer Barrowmore, from
Baltimore, reports that on August 10
he spoke the American dory, Mermaid,
in latitude At, N, longitude 35, w. Cap
tain Andrews, Of the dory, stated that
he was we'll and his boat in good cond i
ton. The dory Sea Serpent, with which
the Mermaid started on a race across the
Atlantic, arrived at Caverack, August 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Poisoned a Spring.

AVER, Mass, Aug. 15.-Several pounds
of paris green were found in a spring g
near the poor farm last night. The occu-
pants of a notorious road house near the
farm are large users of the water. Sew
eral unsuccessful attempts have recently
been made to burn them out, and it is
thought that this means has now been
tried to rid the community of them. 1t
is not yet known whether any one has
partaken of the poisoned water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Released from Prison and Rearrested.

JOLIET, III, Aug. 10: Finley Hoke,
away with $4,000 belonging to the
Merchants National Bank of that place,
where he was employed as bookkeeeper,
was releas- d from the penitentiary dur
ing the afternoon. His sentence having
expired. He was Immediately rearrested
by Sheriff Berry of Peoria, and will be
taken to Peoria to be tried on another
Indictment. There are 10 indictments
against Hoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Arrested for Wire Tapping.

MONTREAL, Que, Aug. 15.-Detectives
have arrested John McGinnis on a charge
of wire tapping. McGinnis had equipped
a room adjoining a pool room with tele-
graph apparatus and tapped the loop
running from the main wire into the pool
room. He had everything all prepared
for grand coup when he was captured.
McGinnis came here from Alb ny, N. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Found Dead In Bed.

BUFFALO, N Y, Aug ia special
telegram fro Bay City, Mich, states that
Charles B. Collins of Little Falls. N. Y.
was found dead in bed at tue residence
of his cousin, Mrs. Randall, during the
morning. He came to Michigan to at
tend the Grand Army Encampment, and
then came o.Bay City to visit relatives.
He was prominent Odd Fellow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15

published here by the Iron Trade Review
show that up to August 1,99S,13 gross
tons of iron ore had been laid down at
Lake Erie points. This points to n total
of about 100000 or $500, 900 tons for
the season, against 1874, 900 tons last
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Boulanger Talking Once Moro.

PARIS, Aug. 16.-Gen. Boulanger, in
an interview with an Austrian journal,
list, is represented as having asserted that
an offensive and defensive alliance be-
tween France and Russia has been actu-
ally signed. He declared, it Is reported,
that he himself intends shortly to re-
turn to the field of active politics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
An American War ship wanted.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15.-Mrs. Robert
Louis Stevenson writes to friend in
this city from Apia, under date of July
16, as follows: eve live in cons tant
tumult of threatened war and massacre
of the whites. There are no men-of- war
here but one German ship, and that
doesn't count, as it only makes more
trouble. wish our country would send
abip ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
A fairs in Samoa.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The State De-
partment has received dispatch from
Consul General Sewell, at Samoa. in ref
erence to affairs on the Samoan Islands
The dispatch states that Chief Mataafa
has been slightly restless, but no serious
trouble is anticipated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
DIR. Falkner to Investigate,

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15.-Dr. Roland
II. Falkner of the University of Penn
sylvania has been asked by the Senate
Committee on Finance to assume the di.
rection of its coming important investi-
cation into the effect of the McKinley
tariff upon wages and the cost of living.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Eloned With II Negro.

KINGSTON, N. Y, Aug. 15.-Miss Nettie
Shaw (white), 10 years old, daughter of a
we'll TODD farmer of Marbletown, near
here, eloped with James Cantine, aged
%, colored man, yesterday. The couple
were married by Justice Brill, of this city.
The parents of Miss Shaw will endeavor
to separate them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15

NEW YORK, Aug. Is. Congressman
Ashbell P, Fitch is seriously ill at Fire
Island from a dangerous fever, and for
the past few days his condition has been
such that nobody outside of his family
has been allowed to see him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Murphy Wontha Eight.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Advices from
Sydney, N. S. W., state that the prize
fight between Billy Murphy and Young
Griffin, for a pure of 81 $50 and the light
weight championship of the world, ended
in Murphy winning in II rounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
MenagerIe Admitted Free.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-Acting Secre-
tary Nettieton has directed that one aye
aye, two non venomous snakes, ten fruit
bats and two land turtles, imported for
the National Geological Park at Was h.
ington, be admitted free of duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Reward offered for Hopkins Arrest.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Aug. 15.-A re-
ward of $500 has been offered by the
mayor for the arrest of Will m Frank
lin Hopkins, who is charged with crimi-
nal assault upon 9-year-old Maggie Hart
in 3ton a few days siAce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Anthracite Coal to Advance.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15.-The Reading
Coal and Iron Company announces that
prices of anthracite coal at tide will be
advanced Sept 1, as follows: Egg and
chestnut 10 cents and stove 20 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
No Bail for AnderROn.

PoUGHKEEPs1E, N. Y, Aug 15-Judge
Barnard has denied the apple alton to
admit Anderson, who did tho Crotou
Landing shooting, to bail. Baker is not
yet out of danger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15

= NORWICH. Conn, Aug. 15.-Hon. Henry
Bill died last evening at Eastern Point
He founded the we'll known Henry Bill
publishing Company and also the Bill
Library in his native town of Ledyard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15

HALIFAX, Aug. 16.--Oliver Hurd, the
New Yorker arrested for passing counter
felt Canadian and American notes, has
been committed for trial in the Supreme
Court,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
HanIan and o'oonnor to Row.

TORONTO, Ont, Aug. 15.-Hanl and
OConnor will row at New Westminster,
B. c., on September %. On Septem be-
II they will leave Toronto.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
RwindIed by Forrara.

RoNDoUT, N. Y, Aug. 1.-two glib
torgers have operated successfully here
for the past few days. Many orekeepers
and retail merchants have been swindlsd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Signed by the Pittsbure Club.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15.-Eddie May of
the Philadelphia Club, and John Cork
hill, have been signed by the Pittsburg
Club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15
Boiler Works Burned.

LOWELL, Mass, Aug 15.-Dobbins'
boiler works were burned last night, en-
failing lass of sec, 000y insurance small
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-15

Found Dead in Haystack.
AMEsBURY, Mass, August 15.-Tle
dead body of an unknown man was
found in haystack at Newburg to-day.
physicians say that the man must have
been dead eight months.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-24
REVIEWING THE 18TH REGIMENT.

A reception and review given last night by tha
18th Regiment Veteran Association OF the regiment III
the aory in Fatbushave Brooklyn to celebrate the thlr'
tieth OF the departure OF the reee o o
font The men, number OF 600 assembled in fudess
uniform under command Of Colonel David T. Austen
Veteran Ensign Bromme received the colos borne by
him in the campaigns Of 1SG1'23 from the Colonel anu
then marched the centre Of the amory and waved n
before the regiment 1t the sand OF colos presented
TO the 18th by the Union Of Baltimore. July L. lsol
The regiment received by Maior-GeneTal John DE-
woodward Brigader- General Philip II. Briggs and Brig
Alfred c. Barnes The other surviving com
manding officers the regiment Colonel Robert b. Clark
MoiorGeneral lanes Jourdan and Colonel Frederick ~
Mason were unable TO be present: With the reviewing
officers was stat OF 200 veterans. Among them were
Governor Bulkeley. OF Connecticut and Colonel LOOMS
T, IanQdon. reception and ball followed the reVie"
and the evening closed with dinner at the Clarendon
New-York tribune., 1891-04-24
so AUGUST HUcK HANGED HIMSELF 10 HIS
BEDROOM DOOR.

so AUGUST HUCK HANGED HIMSELF TO HIS
BEDROOM DOOR.
Grief at a mothers death aud the loneliness OF
bachelor life led August Huck middleaged man, to
hang himself yesterday afternoon at his home, NO a4
Rankst where he lived with his brothers George ana
William Huck had for many years been employed
as a trunkmaker by Crouch & Fitzgerald, Forty-nrs1-
ct and sixth-ave When a young man he was engaged
to he married TO girl for whom he had formed oeep
attachment. She grew tired Of waiting and married
soma one else Huck brooded over her loss' MS
mother died last october, and ever since ne haa sueen
from extreme depression, frequently be"ailng 'no
nisery of his solitary life He often threatened 10
commit suicide and some time ago bought reVolVer
which however, was taken away from him Dy ms
brothers Lately he had suffered from insomnia anu
violent pains in the head ,.o.
In the afternoon he went to see marrleo si''I
in Sufolx-st and while there lay down on oou."
in the naror few minutes later one OF his slser
cbi1dren entering the room found that he was trying
N strancle himself with handkerchief. Tnen he
,vas sent TO his home and yesterday morning see'heu
IN he fairly recovered He left the house early yen
terdav morning. and it is not known at what tuha
he returned home Shortly after O'Clock his niece,
Lena Huck. who had been out to a butchers stoe'
went upstairs, and saw him, as she thought stand
inc tIpoe on chair by his bedroom door, She called
% him and receiving no answer. went nearer. Tlen
ba sa that he had hanged himself by MS handKercnleI
10 the corner OF the door and that ne was Ge4u. so
ran shrebng down the stairs and INTO thS strceo.
Arthur Braham, lodger in the house Gnt the inc DoS
no reason other than that already gwen can DC as
signed for his suicide
New-York tribune., 1891-04-24
cl1L1xG TIE DEMPSEY WILL FORGERY.

Mrs. Maria II. Eaton. OF No 10 One-hundTed- and.
fourth-st., New.York and David y. CaNaho expert
In handwriting and Photography the only Witnc,
examined yesterday Dempsey viii case ~ lIacken-
sack. Mr. Caryalho produced fifty photographs u all
kinds and sizes that he made Of the Dempsey w and
Of the signatures of those who signed IT, lie POSI-
lively that in HIS opinion the alleged will ls forgery
Mrs Eaton VINO IS descended from a branch Of tie
Dempsey family that estranged from Jane Dempsey
swore on her direct examination that Jane Dempsey was not
on good terms with her brother G0Eret Westfvct and
counsel argued that because Of that She would
named her brother as beneficiary In her WILL On hcr
,rosexaunaton opposing counsel brought from the wit.
ness the fact that for many she heard her mother
,ak with Jane Dempseys daughter about Jane D-mpscy,
all winch helps TO establish the fact that the family
knew ba, Jane Dempsey had made viii which had been
suppressed.