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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Envoy Redmond's Salary Stopped.

DUBLIN, May 15-Last night the elect ors of North Wexford held meeting at which they resolved to stop payment of the salary of John E. Redmond, who represents North Wexford in the House of Commons, and to devote the money thus saved to the relief of the evicted tenants. MT. Redmond is one of Mir. Par nell's envoys now in America to collect funds for the Parnellite cause,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Labor Troubles in New York.

NEW YORK, May 15.-There are s2 lumber dealers now banded together in the Lumber Trade Association. Nearly all shops have joined the general lock- out. Nearly 200 housemiths were paid their strike money to-day. The framers are still keeping the strike up. The com bination of strikes seems to have paralyzed the building trades.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Koch,s Lymph Abandoned.

PHILADELPHIA, May 15.-The use of the Koch lymph for the cure of tuberculosis in man and cattle ihas been practically abandoned by all hospitals. The Tuber- culosis Commission of the Veterinary Department of the University of Penn sylvania has also abandoned it's experi- ments with the Koch lymph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Dishonest Transformer Sentenced.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May 15.-In the United States Circuit Court Daniel F.. Copp, of Wolfboro, retracted his plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty and, upon indictment for procuring false afiidavit in support of pension claim, was sem fenced to one years imprisonment and to pay a fine of $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
pavitt Sails for America.

LONDON, May 15.-Michael Davitt has sailed on the Polynesian for America. He said that after the general election Parnell would only have four followers in Parliament, and, except as a private com moner, he would be as dead as the dodo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Heir to 23OO.OoO.

ROCHESTER, N. F., May 16.-Jas. Scully, @ clerk in the Blue Line office in this city, has, by the death of an uncle in Ire- land, fallen heir to an estate worth $3OO.- 900. MT. Scully resigned his position and will leave at once to claim his property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
A pi.hone.t polio.man Re.,pn..

GLOUCESTER, Mass, May 15.-Police- man Reed, who was caught tapping a till in the store of Joseph Parsons, sent in his resignation to the mayor, saying that he had taken about $150 altogether in small change. Parsons has declined to prosecuta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
To Sick to Appear in Court.

NYAcK, N. Y., May 15.-Joseph Storrs, who was indicted by the Rockland County grand jury on a charge of arson and as- sault in the first degree, was so sick to- day as to be unable to be moved from his cell in the jail to the court room, and his case was accordingly put over until June. His condition is critical
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
\ Rare Chance to Buy a Home,

The Mercantile Cooperative Bank of New York having foreclosed the Pelham property on Quarry lane, offers the same for sale. The buildings are all new and so situated as to be easily accessible to the shops in the south part of the city. For full particulars inquire of J. E. RUSSELL, 13 Platt's Block.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Taschereau Not Dying.

QUEBEC, May 15.-A sensation was caused during the morning by a report that Cardinal Taschereau was dying. He was too i'll to attend at the Basilica, but the authorities at the palace deny that he is in any real danger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
onlcers Elected by the A. O. H.

NEW YORK, May 15.-The 42d annual convention of the Ancient Order of Hi bernians has adjourned. M F. Sherlock, of Syracuse, was elected National Dele gate; Patrick Dugan, of Jersey City, Sec retary, and J. J. Patton, of Boston, Ma tional Treasurer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Bogus Check swindler Arrested.

BUFFALO, N. Y., May 15.-Another bo- gus check and draft swindler has been arrested here. Yesterday w. s. Newkirk, New York house, was taken iuto custody charged with passing bogus draft for $50 on the Iroquois Hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Wreck on the Northern Central.

HARRISBURG, May 15.-A serious freight wreck occurred on the Northern Railway near Mahontongo, last evening, caused by a broken axle No one was hurt, but over half the train, which was composed of oil and grain cars, was burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Arrested for Izmbe1zlsment.

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa, May 16.-P. M. Gernet, solicitor, of BethlehemborouRh, and also leading politician, is under bail on the charge of embedding 30,OO0 from the proceeds of estates which she was ssttling up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
A servant Girl Burnod to Daath.

NEW YORK, May 15-About 10 o'clock last night fire was discovered in the tene- ment house 1040 Third avenue. Bridget Clark, 17 years old, 8 servant, was burn ed to death, and three other persons were slightly burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15

From NJ. Louise Bronson,
 B Park Avenue, Waterbury. I can cheerfully recommend Dr Kim bells treatment to all suffering from Cat arrh and Bronchial troubles. l am getting we'll fast. His "Stcam Atomizer" and "Catarrh Medicines" are curing me of catarrh, bronchitis and weak lungs.
 NJ. LOUISE BRONSON. Exhausted vitality, premature decline, nervous and physical debility, importun- ities, loss of manhood and womanhood re- stored by taking Dr Kimbell's medicines. This medicine cures weakness and night sweats.
 Dr Kinbell has practictd medicine over 31 years in nearly every tate in the Union He cures all diseases If men, women and children. Cases given up by other phy- sicians solicited.
 Bright's Disease of the Kidneys, D;seas es of the Rectum, Acne, and Pimplts of the face cured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Shot and Killed HImsslr.

TUusvnLE, Pa, May 15.-James 8. Fleming, proprietor of the Fleming Hotel, at Hydetown, shot and killed himself last night. He was suffering from the grip and is supposed to have become de- epondent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Secretary Blaine Going to Washington

NEW YORK, May 15.-Secretary Blaine hopes to go to Washington to-mor- row. There are very many important matters in the State Department which require the Secretary's personal atten- tion and for this reason MT. Blaine is de- sirous of returning to his post in Wash ington as soon as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Pelly Returning to Canada.

LONDON, May 15.-The Birchall- -Benwell murder is recalled by the fact that Pelly, who narrowly escaped Benwell's fate, will start for Canada tomorrow to fol low the profession of engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Worked All Night on the Land Bill,

LONDON, May 15.-The Irish Land bill reached clause 16 last night, the House of Commons sitting till 3 o'clock this morning. The bill will probably be fin ished to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
The Kaiser Will Have Short Sermons.

BERLIN, May 15.-Kaiser William has ordered the court preachers in the future on no pretext whatever to make their sermons longer than 15 minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
DR. GRAVES TO BE INDICTED.

He Will be Held for the Murder of Mrs
 Barnaby.
 DENVER, Col, May 15.-It is pretty generally understood here that Dr Graves will be indicted for the murder of Mrs. Barnaby to-day or tomorrow. Judge Belford, who has been employed to assist District Attorney Stearns in the prosecu- tion of the case, was asked last night: "Does the State suspect Dr. GravesP"
 "The State has it eye upon Dr. Graves and proposes to have it's hands upon him in a day or two," the lawyer replied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
No Change in the Florida Content.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, May 15.-one bal. lot last night in the Senatorial caucus resulted: Call, b2i Mays, A; Bloxham, 9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
By pr Kinben
Us" All remedies furnished.

ES All remedies furnished.
 Are you afflicted with uDsightly warts and II oles on your face Dr Kimbell re. moves hideous warts, moles and birih marks, leaving no scar
 Office hours a. m. t" g p m. Consul tatton free. Office not open on Sundays
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
DIR KIM BELL
Will only remain in Waterbury until
 June 5.
A TRUE STATEMENT.

A TRUE STATEMENT. To the Public
 have been an invalid more than ten years, and have exhausted the skill of thirteen different physicians of Waterbury trying to get we'll. Five years of this time l have not taken one step alone, and two years have not stood alone. Dr l. Kimbell has only been treating me four weeks and I can stand alore and take p or 30 steps by leaning part of my weight on chair. thank God for feel ing that am going to get well.
 Very Respectfully,
 MRS H. l.. MORRIS, Is Abbott ave.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Minister Porter 1vm Summer in Italy.

ROME, May 15.-Mr. Porter, U s. Minis ter here, is preparing to spend the sum- mer in the highlands near Roca di Papa. The Minister has no idea of leaving the country,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Valentine Bros.

Have just received a new lot of Ready Mixed Paints and Varnishes in small cans for household use, also Putty, Kal- somine, Furniture Polish, Cherry Stain and all kinds of colors in oil and also a fine assortment of Wall Papers.
 1a1 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
The National League Record.
Association Games.

AT BOSTON. Boston. ..........0 o o 2 70 O. 8 Columbus. ..........0 o l O o O. 5 Batteries-Haddock and Farrell; Knell and Dowse.
 AT PHILADELPHIA. Athletics ...........0 l o o O l. Louisville. ..........0 3 o 2 2 x-1o Batteries-Meakin and Cross: Ehret and
 AT BALTIMORE. St Louis ..........0 o o o O. Baltimore. .........0 o o o O. 6 ', Batteries-Stivetts and Boyle; Madden and
 AT WASHINGTON. Wa Washington.......0 2 o o o O. 8 Cincinnati ......-.3 o 3 3 o Xii Batteries-Carsey and Lehman; Mains and Kelly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15

WANTED-Everyone having a house
 w for rent, Tn ttlug io sell ,,r tn want of anything to ku.N that they san adver. ise 1t in this column at one cent word.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
MUSIC

We have just added to our already large stock of Sheet Music, full line and complete catalogue of the popular 10 cent Music containing over 2,ooo pieces. Catalogue may be had by calling at our store.
 179 BANK STREET,
 The Origgs 6 Smith Co,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
Connsotiout,s Senate Adiourns.

8AnTToRD, Conn, May 1H The Senate has aAiouxned unt0 Juno 1A s...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-15
w. J. CASSIDY
WANTS, FOR SALE, TO RENT

and other advertisements of a similar cent word
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18

NOR REMITTANCE FURNISHED ROOM,
IL with board for two; private family. 1912 X
Nj n w
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18
A Big Sightseeing Parity.

An excursion party of the members of
the Philadelphia Produce Exchange and
their invited guests, to the number of 400,
arrived at the Baltimore and Ohio depot
on Especial train to-day. They will spend
two daysin the Capital, and q visit may
be made to the White House to meet the
President.
The party is under the personal charge
of District Passenger Agent @. r. Mac
kenzie. The train was made up of eight
handsome and entirely new coaches,
which were used for the first time to-day.
The party will stop at Wizards Hotel
and the Riggs House.
Tonight the members of the Exchange
will witness the performance at Herman
Theatre. Chip viii call the Exchange to
order and make few remarks approprl-
ate to the occasion.
Another party will see Hallen q Hart,
in Later On" at the National Theatre.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18
PROPOSALS.

DROrOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF AND
i fresh vegetables. -Oflicc A. G. g., Wash.
ington Barracks, ID. c., February *, 1sll.-
Sealed proposals, in triplcatc, subject to the
usual conditions, with n copy OF this adver-
tsemont attached will be received NJ this
office until II O'Clock noon, on THURSDAY,
MARCH 10, 1891, and then opened In the pres.
once Of bidders, for furnishing and delivering
the fresh beef and fresh vegetables required by
the Subsistence Department, U. $. Army. at
this post, for issue TO troops thereat during the
fiscal year commencing July /, 1891. Pro-
posals for beef and vegetables must be scpa-
rate. Proposals must be incloscd In sealed en-
yeopes marked "Proposals for Fresh Beef and
Fresh Vegetables" and addressed TO the un-
dersigned. The Government reserves the
right to reject any or all proposals. Any con-
tract made under this advertisement shall not
he construed to involve the United States in
any obligation for payment in excess of APP
preparation granted by Congress for the pur-
pose. Full information may be obtained by
application to this office. CONSTANTINE
CHASE, First Lieut.. and Il. q. NJ, Third
Artillery, A. q. $.
felS 10 ~. 81 marll1S
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18
NEWS OF THE DISTRICT.


Notes of Interest from the Commits
sioners' Office.
The Commissioners have made the fol-
lowing promotions and appointments on
the police force, consequent upon the
vacancies resulting from discharges for
permanent disability contracted in line of
duty: Second.class privates, II. II. Lar
rabee, i. ID. Fitzgerald and A. ii. Cham
berlin, and first-class private, Andrew
Filling.
Promoted to class two, Privates George
w. Horton, Samuel Nelson and William
Mattingly.o Appointed to be privates of
class one, Charles U. Patrick, Peter Win
tiers, Edward Archambanet and John Sui
Ivan. -
The Commissioners have granted the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company permission to place three poles
on De Sales street, between Seventeenth
street and Connecticut avenue; one pole on
south side of ID street, between Thirteen
and.a-Half and Fourteenth streets north
west, and one pole on north side of G
street, about 100 feet east of First street
northwest.
The District Buildings will be closed on
Saturday next, the day of General Sher-
mans funeral.
Building Permits-C. ID. Maxwell, one
brick dwelling, 1882 Tenth street north
west, cost 1,2UO; l.. IL, Daley, one brick
dwelling, 1874 Tenth street northwest,
cost 1920; Charles J.. Bell, one brick
dwelling, 1927 Connecticut avenue cost
$4,000; Rudolph Kaufman, one brick
dwelling, 1886 Sixteenth street northwest,
cost $4,000; A. Il. Hines, two
brick dwellings, 03G and 03S Twenty
sixth street northwest, cost 5000,
| and one brick dwelling, SOL Twenty
second street northwest, cost $500; |. c.
| Newton, one brick dwelling, 200 Il street
northwest, cost $1,000; |. b. Buckley,
seven brick dwellings, 500 to Sl4 Third
street southwest, cost $4,000; George Il.
| Arlington, four frame dwellings, Trim
idad avenue, Long Meadows" cost 81.
400; Barnes d Weaver, one brick dwelling,
| POS Maryland avenue northeast, cost
| $4,000, and fifteen brick dwellings. 1876 to
no California street northeast, cost
| $4,000.
Mrs. NJ. L. Catlin of the w. c. T. L. has
| written the Commissioners asking if the
crying of Sunday newspapers on the
streets cannot be suppressed. The letter
was referred to Major Moore, who states
that the "crying of newspapers com
| planned of is authorized by the police reg
| ulatiCns.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18
TOPICS OF ALEXANDRIA.
News and Gossip from the City Across
the River.

News and Gossip from the City Across
the River.
ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 1S.-Rev. Frank
Mower, who lived here some years ago
died in Alabama recently and the remains
Christ Church this afternoon.
1t was reported yesterday afternoon that
the negro, Hugh Wiley, who was arrested
for stealing chickens in Pohick neighbour
hood, confessed burning MetZger's barn
near Woodbridge in which several horses
and large number of COWS persisted. To-
day the police deny the story.
Mr.. John Robertson, the florist, living
at st. Asaph Junction, has nearly recov-
cred from his recent illness.
Candidates for the municipal officers to
be voted for in May are blossoming forth.
Ex-Alderman Strauss is confident of de-
feating Mayor Downham this time. Mr..
William A. Moore, the grain merchant,
will probably be put up by the Independ-
ents again.
Several sturdy and mostly gray-haired
farmers of this portion Of the State, with
their ladies and some invited guests, oc-
cupied Paff's Hall to-day in the name of
the Farmers of Northern Virginia. Major
o. Il. Hine of Fairfax presided at the
meeting, which was addressed by Colonel
Robert Beverly of Farquhar, Mr.. Frank
A, Reed, s. S. Abbott of Falls Church, e.
L. Mason, II. H. Garnet, DR.. Weihle, S,
S. Chaplin and others.
Colonel Beverly urged an organization,
and then they could get legislation, best
adapted to their needs. The old officers
We're reelected; Major o. Il. Hiue, presi-
dent; Mr.. Nathan w. Pierson, first
vice-president; Mr.. s; S. Chaplin, second
tary: Captain s. S. Abbott assistant sec.
rotary; Mr.. j. Walter Roberts, treasurer;
additional members of executive com.
mittee c. Lukins, A. Martin and II. II.
Garrett. At Ills the meeting took re-
cess for luncheon. 1t is very rcpresen'
tative body.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18
A CHINESE WITNESS.
A Funny Scene In the Police Co,
TO-Day.

A Funny Scene In the Police Court
To-day.
Wah Sing, Chinese laundryman, was
the prosecuting witness in the Police
Court this morning against Daniel Callan,
white man, charged with assault. Wah
Sing at first was as silent as an oyster, and
as the Judge could not get word out of
him on the stand he called on Hung Lee
to interpret for him. The latter wanted TO
give his own version of the assault, and
the Judge stopped him.
IL was then ascertained that Wah Sing
could talk far better English than the in
terpreter, and he told how the defendant
had called him vile name, and then
struck him, at the corner of Seventh street
and Pennsylvania avenue.
officer Jourdan witnessed the assault
and placed Callau under arrest. A fine of
So was imposed.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18
WHITE RIBBONERs IN SESSION.


:.
perance Advocates.
The. fourth days session of the con-
vocation of White Ribboners was COM
menced this morning at the Foundry NJ.
Il Church. The auditorium was COM
fortably filled by alarge number of ladies,
and an unusual interest was displayed in
the proceedings. The exercises were
opened promptly at l o'clock by the sing
Mrs. Sallie II. Chaplin of Charleston, s.
c., one of the most prominent and best
known temperance workers of that city,
read from the seventy-seventh Psalm of
David. The bible reading and the conf
ments made upon the psalm by Mrs.
Chaplin were closely listened to by the
audience. "The psalms of David" she
said, resemble the symphonies of
Beethoven" She illustrated her remarks
by many anecdotes of reformed drinkers
in manner that gave an added charm
and interest to the reading.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Chapin's
reading, Nearer My God TO Thee" was
sung by the congregation, Miss Smith
playing the organ. AT the request Of Mrs.
La Fetra, president of the District w. G.
T. u, Rev. DIR. George Elliott, pastor of
the Foundry Church, delivered the noon
tide prayer. DIR. Elliott extended an in
NitdtlOil 10 lnOSe present 10 uttenu inc
prayer-meeting at the church tonight.
In the absence of, Mrs. Burt, who was
put down on the programme to open the
Question Drawer" Mrs. Sarah Downs
of New Jersey performed that duty. Mrs.
Downs, after being introduced to the
members, made a short address, in
which she recalled the fact that her debut
in the temperance movement was made
in the Foundry Church ten years ago.
She praised the work of the VIC. 7. U.
and disclaimed any intention of that body
to interfere with the church or the home,
and concluded with an urgent appeal to
the ladies of the land to drive the rum
curse from their homes.
Miss Frances Il. Willard, president of
the National w. C. Il. u, win be present
at to-morrow's session and will answer
any questions found in the Question
box l.n
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18

Williams so as to close all hearings
Friday at 2 o'clock.
Mr.. Bartine agreed with Mr.. Wilcox
and said that nothing new was being de-
velopcd by prolonging the hearings. 1t
was unjust to the committee and to the
country.
Mr.. Walker, he said, was determined
that no final action should be taken on
the bill and his questions were simply to
cause delay.
Mr.. Walker rose to point Of order and
objected to personal remarks.
Mr.. Tracy moved to close all hearings
on Friday next at IL o'clock.
After much discussion the motion was
agreed to. IL was also agreed to vote upon
the bill at | o'clock on the same day.
Messrs. Bland, Bartine and Williams ac-
copied the proposition erprotest as the
best they could do.
Mr.. Walker then continued questioning
Mr., Newlands,
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18

Observation-Disclosures IL, 1891, at II p. M,
Rodcrick f. Danrorth of lie Roy, N. y, IN the
Both year of his age.
Funeral private.
WRIGHT-On the nth instant, at pm,
James M. Wright, in the 18th year of his age.
BAKER-On Monday, February 10. 1891, at
70 o'clock, James b., beloved son OF II. e. and
W. A. Baker, aged 90 years.
BENZINGER-On Monday, February 10, at 2
O'Clock p. m, Lizzie Benzinger. in the Ped year
OF her age, daughter of the late Andrew and
Johanna Benzinger.
BROWN-On Tuesday morning, February
y, 1891, at $3.50 a. m ut his late residence, 1857
Vermont avenue, Cornelius Brown.
COLLINS.--On February IL, 1891, Mrs. Jem-
NINA Collins, aged 20 years.
ERLY.--At Burksville, Va, February 10,
1891, of typhoid fever, Francis w. j. ErIy, NJ.
d., native OF Kingston, Ont Canada, aged
40 years.
KING.-Suddenly, on Tuesday morning, Feb.
ruary II, 1891, X. Henry King, youngest son OF
the late Ignatius and Mary A. King.
Funeral from the residence of HIS sister, 1922
$ street, Georgetown, ID. c., on Thursday at 2
O'Clock p. m Friends invited TO attend.
WARRIOR Sunday, February 10, 1891, at
3:2a p. m, at his residence, 901 q street south
west, after a long and painful Illness Henry
Ward. In the 18th year OF his age.
First and u streets southwest, on Thursday,
February 10, at o'clock p. IN. Relatives and
friends invited TO attend.
wEIR.-On Saturday, February IA 1871, at
O'Clock p. m, after long illness, at her resi-
dence In Manassas, Va, Mrs, Rebecca NJ. Weir,
sister of ). ii. and NJ. b. Latimcr OF this city,
in the 5Gth year OF her age.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-18

In the habeas corpus case of George D..
Clark, recently arrested on ga sa at the in
stance of Samuel Carson, Judge Mont
gomery decided to-day to remand Clark
TO the custody of the Marshal, as the
whole proceedings in the habeas corpus
matter and the motion to Quash the writ
of ca sa made before Judge Cox were of
tition for writ of court, made
retnrnable at once, was filed by the defend
ants attorneys, Messrs. Cook and Cole.
In the petition Clark claims that he is I'M
lawfully held by the Marshal, and that
the allegations made by Carson, that he
was endeavoring to conceal his property
in order TO deiraud his creditors, are UNI
tT1p.