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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
HALLINGER's EXECUTION.
pr. McGIH Says It Was an Outrage OE
 Modern ScIence,s

JERSEY CITY, Dec. 23.-Dr. McGill, one of the physicians who attended the exc cution of Edward Hallinger, yesterday, says it was the worst of five he has at tended. He says it was an outrage on modern science, and does not compare with killing by electricity. Hallinger, he said, died of slow strangulation.
 Hallinger was hanged at the Hudson county jail at 10:06 a. m. Death was slow strangulation. He was not pro- nounced dead until he had been hanging nineteen minutes.
 The execution took place in the second corridor of the jail. James Van Hise, the official hangman, arrived at a. m., and erected the gallows which has served it's purpose on dozen similar occasions.
 Hallinger showed no signs of weaken ing as the time approached. He ate good breakfast and conversed with Fathers Finnegan and Hallahan until the sheriff arrived and read the death warrant.
 Half an hour before the execution Lawyer Peshall, who secured previovs stays in Hallinger's case, telegraphed asking that the execution be delayed un- til 9 o'clock, as Judge Dallas, of the United States Supreme Court of Philadel- phia, would hear the application for stay at 10 o'clock.
 The telegram served only to expedite matters
 At 9:45 the court and sheriff juries were sworn in at the Court House. They marched across to the jail and up wind ing staircase to the second corridor of the prison. Here they formed in two lines, and awaited the arrival of the doomed man.
 At 1908 the sheriff, followed by Hal finger and two priests, entered and passed between the two lines of witnesses.
 The negro was neatly dressed and walked jauntily down the corridors, nod ding and smiling at those whom he recog- nized.
 He took his position beneath the scaf folding and watched the hangman ouri- ously as he attached the moose.
 When all was ready the sheriff asked him 1T he had anything to say. Hallinger replied: Mot word, Nothing to say ex- cept that Father Hallahan will do what l asked him."
 The black cap was drawn over his head and at 10:06 the drop fell, and the form of the negro swung in the air.
 The neck was not broken and the posi- tion of the moose was such that air was drawn into the lung on one side.
 The victim swung in the air gasping for five minutes.
 The doctors advanced and felt of the pulse and listened at the heart. At 10:20 the pulse was very faint, but the heart was still beating. The body was lowered to within a foot of the floor in order to facilitate the examination by the physi- clans.
 At 1925 the heart and pulse ceased to beat and the man was pronounced, off cially, dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
MILITARY MATTERS,
The National Guard Figures of Merit For
 November.

AAO IN0GAOhaA rlkuEob O1 F or
 November.
 The adjutant general yesterday pub lished an order announcing the figures of merit of the companies and regiments of the National Guard for November. The Second regiment leads with 94 80. The First regiment is 91.24, Fourth 7.69 and Third S6.63, The battery of light artillery is 1869.
 In the Second regiment, Company D, (New Haven Blues), rank highest, with 9S. 43 and Company H, (Middletown), is lowest with 90.05. Company K, the new Bridgeport company of the Fourth, leads that regiment with 94. CT and Com pany l, (Winste }, is lowest with 78.05. The leading company in the Third regi- ment is Company E, Willimantic), SS.1 and Company A. (New London), has the lowest rating of any white com pany in the brigade, 76.23. Every or ganization in the Second regiment is rated 90 or over.
 The figures of merit order, which is made up from the drill reports, is due to appear on the fifteenth, and the adju- tant general explains that the delay thIs month is by reason of the non-receipt of correct drill report for the month of November from Captain John Gutt, Company B, Second regiment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
BrOOEJ9y9o B9GefS.

Contractor Hurlburt has completed the board walk on Washington avenue. The incline is a grade of ten per cent and quite easy of ascent.
 Shortly before o'clock last evening a lamp exploded in an upper tenement occupied by Mrs John Carney, 19 South Leonard street. Mrs Carney threw a bed comforter over the flames which was also quickly ignited, and she at tempted to throw it out of the window, but it caught on the shutter fastener, where it hung blazing. Officer Byrnes seeing the dilemma in which the woman was placed, and hearing the cry of fire, pulled box 324, which brought Protector No 4, Monitor No and steamers Nos 1 and ? to the scene in short notice. The fire was quickly ex- tinguished, however, before any great damage was done. The window sash and blind were charred somewhat and the glass broken. The house is owned by Thomas M. Shannahan, 54 Rivers idle street and is insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Fred J. Grant Named as Minister
 BoIivia-Other Appointments.


 Bolivia-Other Appointments. WASHINGTON, Dec. "3.-The President has sent to the Senate the following nom nations:
 Frederick J. Grant, of Washington, to be Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to Bolivia.
 Archibal c. Coolidge, of Massachusetts, Secretary of the Legation of the United States at Vienna.
 George Creighton Webb, of New York, Secretary of the United States Legation at St. Petersburg.
 Joseph R. Herod of Indiana, Second Sec retary of the Legislation of the United States to Japan.
 To be Consuls of the United States: Nicholas Smith of New York, at Liege Ferdinand c. Gottschalk of California, at Stuttgart.
 Charles w. Dow of Massachusetts, at Zanzibar.
 Thomas Herran, citizen of Columbia, at Medellin.
 Postmasters-Wal N. Churchill, at Colebrook, N. H.; Florence NJ. Carpenter, at FoXbors, Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
State Central Committee.

The democratic state central com mittee will meet for reorganization some time III the week after next, the first week of the new year. Chairman Clinton B. Davis is likely to be re- elected. Secretary Swartwout, who lives at Stamford, will not seek re- election. He hopes to become post master of that town, an office that he held under Cleveland's administration. Who will be elected secretary of the central committee is not known. No man has yet been mentioned for the place. The salary is $2,500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
ONE POLICEMAN SHOT,

Bloody Battle With a Gang of Thievinc
 Tramps at Susquehanna.
 SUsoUEHANNA, Pa., Dec 23.-A battle occurred at West Susquehanna at an early hour between four Susquehanna police men and New York, Lake Erie & West ern Detective Squires on one side, and a gang of 25 tramps, who were suspected of having robbed the N. Y., L. E. w. sta tion at Hancock, and other stations along the line.
 During the battle, in which about 40 shots were fired, Policeman NJ. John Fra leigh was shot through the cheek and shoulder.
 The tramps escaped with the exception of Edward O. Byrne, of Port Jervis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Police Now Game for Thieves.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-All the police patrolmen in town are looking out for Chief of Police McCloughry's horse and buggy, which was stolen from in front of Central Police Headquarters at midnight. Last week the Chiefs overcoat was stolen from his own office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
SHOOTING LIVE BIRDS.
Sportsmen in Connecticut are Tired
 Firing at Clay Pigeons,

Firing at Clay Pigeons,
 It is expected that a bill will be intro duced at the next session of the legisla- ture permitting the shooting of live birds from traps. This is done in other states and is rapidly growing in favor.
 Some object to it as involving cruelty to the birds. Certain restrictions are to be placed in the bill whereby only regu- larly organized gun clubs whose officers would see that all wounded birds were promptly killed would be permitted to enjoy the sport.
 Shooting at clay birds is not exciting enough as a shooter generally knows from what tray the bird is coming and in what direction it will fly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Want Silver Purchases stopped.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Numerous let ters from bankers, boards of trade and chambers of commerce from all parts of the country are being received at the Treasury Department asking that the puschase of silver by the Treasury De partment be stopped. Under the law 4, 500, 900 ounces of silver must be pur- chased each month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Believe Cholera Will ReaDpear

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 23.-The continued prevalence of cholera in Europe excites apprehension in administration circles. The conviction is forced upon Government officials, that, as predicted by many sci entists the disease will reappear with in creased virulcnce ill the spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Justice Lamar HI at Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 23.-When Jus, tice Lamar reached here enroute to his home, he became too sick to continue his journey and is quite i'll at the home of Hoke Smith of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
MEXICAN TROOPS REPuLsEp.
Reported That Prominent Government
 Onicrr Has Joined the Rebels.

Officer Has Joined the Rebels.
 LAREDO, Tex, Dec. 23.-It is reported here that Gen. Estard, prominent Mexi- can officer, stationed near Mier, is missing from his post, and is thought to be with the rcvUlutioniSts.
 A report here says that brush had oc- cured near Guerrero on the 11th instant, between the Mexican troops and the revo- lutionists in which the latter, some 300 strong, were victorious
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Its 17bth Anniversary.

GREENFIELD, Mass, Dec. 23.-The Sun derland Congregational church, the oldest in the county by A years, celebrated it's 175th anniversary yesterday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
RIVER ROAD DEAL.
Cons ulidated Stockholders to Meet i
 Springfield To-day.

ns>l1dated Stockholders to Meet in
 Springfield To-day.
 To-day the stockholders of the Con- necticut River railroad are to meet in Springfield to act upon the proposed lease of the road to the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad. As is well known the Boston and Maine now con- trol majority of the stock and it may be that the property will be leased to that company. The meeting promises to be very spicy affair, as the directors of the River road, who are friendly to the Consolidated road, are likely to make a vigorous protest against any lease contrary to that which was drawn up week ago.
 It appears that since the evening" of December 13, when the road was leased to the Consolidated road, the latter company has been operating the prop erty. This statement was made by one of the directors yesterday morning. According to all intents the New Haven road has been operating the River road for the past week just as much as if it owned it. The lease is good for ninety days, even if the stockholders should release the road on Friday. The law of Massachusetts glves railroad directors the power to lease for that term.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
To Fight the Whisky Trust.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The wholesale Liquor Dealers Association has decided to build two distilleries, at a cost of $75, = 900 each, to fight the whisky trust
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Wife of n rrominent Farmer Killed.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Dec. 23.-Mrs Elizabeth Barton, wife of a prominent farmer in the town of Stanford, Duchess county, was killed yesterday in runa- way accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Preparing for the Ice Harvest.

TROY, N. Y., Dec. 23.-Icemen in this vicinity are preparing for the ice harvest, the prospect for which is now good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING
sTeetings This Evening.

Meetings This EVenIng' Court Meany's Pride circle, c. of F.. Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St George Endowment rank, K. of P. Local Photo society. Second Advents Townsend Lodge, No. 99, I. o. o. F. Speedwell Lodge, No. 10, K. of P. Lady Trumbull, Daughters of Liberty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Auction Sale

Of Clothing and Gents Furnishings, to- gether with the fixtures, on Wednesday and Saturday nights, December 21 and A, at 254 Bank street at o'clock. Every thing will be sold without reserve.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Monday a Legal Holiday.

ALBANY. Dec. 23.-Deputy Attorney General Hogan has given an opinion that Monday will be legal holiday under the statutes, Christmas falling on Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Jury for Train Robber Collins.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Dec. 22.-A jury has been secured in the trial of Collins, the Chesapeake & Ohio train robber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Supt. Rose Resigns.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 23.-Mr. J. k. Rose, superintendent of transportation of t he Big Four, has tendered his resignation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
THE CONSOLIDATED BEATEN

A dispatch from Springfield this afternoon states that the meeting was very exciting one. The vote upon the ratification of the lease to the Consoli- dated road resulted: In favor of lease, 9,30S shares; against the lease, 14,O27. By this vote the road has passed into control of the Boston & Maine road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Smal1pox In Trenton.

TRENTON, N. T., Dec. 23.-Smallpox has broken out in the Mercer county jail here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
One Hundred And Twenty-Five
 Different

Styles Qf Rattan Rockers, the prettiest present in the world.
 Ore hundred Fancy Chil dren's Chairs to please the Mothers heart.
 Sixty-five new styles of Par Tor Suits.
 Some handsome Sideboalds very low in price.
 All kinds of Plush R c CT and Desks
 We wish all the people a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23

EOUND-Pocketboo containing small | sum of money, on East Main street. Inquire at this office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
11s South Main Street.
WANTS, FOR SALE, TO RENT

and other advertisements of 8 similar character inserted under this head for 1ceAt word.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-19

Desnite the severe snow storm the attend
ance in the House this morning was unusu-
ally large.
Mr.. Williams. of Massachusetts,, rising to a
question OF personal privilege stated that
hr. Walker lkepubhcanf, OF Massachusetts
had printed in the Record IL bis speech re-
marks about him Mr. Williams which were
NOT only not delivered. but which were
improper unparlamentary and offensive IN
the extreme and gross attack upon class
of men who were called by Nj. Walker mug
wumns.u lie reAd the following captions.
written and published by Mr.. Walker: Hot
Shot f0r the Mug-Wumps. Hoar and VII
hans shown Up. Williams Report on silver
Hiddedu lie quoted further from the re-
marks. In which Mr.. Walker said: ne mug
wumps sold Held their seats IN Congress
by gross deception and moral fraud. .
Sir. Loud Of California, inquired ne
tWilliamsJ considered the attack upon the
mugwumps as d personal attack upon hifn-
sef
Mr. Williams replied; Yes. I do because
am one"
Diverting 70 tie political history Of 1881.
Mr. Williams said that lac did himseli tne
honor 10 stop voting tie Republican ticket.
iie had taken part IA the independent cam-
pagu 20 elect "a Democratic President. The
men who took this course then are now
csled mugwumps. The true definition Of
muewump is the man who lett the kepubh.
can party n 1854. In active campaigns one OF
tie most difficult tasks Of the executive com
iattee was 10 curb aud check the ardor and
zeal Of the gentleman from Massachusetts,
OR Walker He now makes tins attack
ol his former associates. Loud applause and
iaughter la 1884 there was not a hotter OF
more vtuperatiye member OF the mugwumps
rarity than Mr.. Walker. lie now bates the
mugwumps worse than his party hates the
Democrats. He has his own conscience, 70
deal with. aud ours are clear. After that
great movement the whole body OF mug
Mumps went over 10 the Democratic party
lheIe was one man saved ont of The wreck.
The Republican party had been struggling 70
get them back but among those who returned
was the gentleman from Massachusetts. i
commend the gentleman to that famous ser
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-19

The Behring Sea Anair Discussed at the Cab
met Meeting.

WASHINGTON. d. C., March lS.-Behring
sea matters were the chief topic OF discussion
at the meeting OF the Presdentand his Cabinet
to-day. The result Of the conference was the
approval of an energetic policy for the protec-
ton of the seals of Behring sea and ot adj
iacent waters resortng thereto, IN
harmony with the tenor of the note
of The sth instant from Mr.. Wharton
Assistant Secretary Of State, TO Sir Julian
Pauncefote intended by the President for
Lord Salisbury. Great Britain's Primo
Minister. Secretary Tracy in due time. which
NAV be in the very near future, will issue
orders TO the Pacific squadron TO police
Behring sea. and apprehend the poachers
found on the interdlcted territory whether
they be from Canada or the United states:
YESTERDAY was regular English mail day,
and il WAS hoped that Lord Salisburys reply
IN President Harrison might reach the State
Department. but SO far as can
be learned nothing has been
received. That was the statement made by
n prominent officer Of the Department.
In the absence Of any definite knowl-
edge of Lord Salsbury's intentions
il was deemed proper and best by
the President and his advisers for him to
proceed in accordance with the intention 10
press the British Government and arrange
Tor the protection of the interests claimed by
the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-19
4 WHOLE FAMILK POISONED.
A Son Held to Answer the AWFUL crime-No
Motive Known.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March ls.-Two girls
lie dead from arsenic taken in a cup OF coffee
last night. Three Others of the family are
sick with the poison. and the brother OF the
oirls. a nineteen-y year-old youth, IS watched
Tv the police as he lies on his sick bed under
suspicion of being answerable Tor the cr.me;
asst night at their home. AT lC3i br 3ad
street Mrs. H. VI. MelrOse aud her hye chill
dren sat down 10 supper, the latter being
Robert. David. Minnie. Matte and Katie.
Katie. aged fourteen years. died AZ O'Clock
this morning. and Matte. aged seventeen,
die about an hour and half later.
While the inquest was not completed TINS
moruino such facts were brought ont rs caused
Chief Clack to leave an officer III charge or
Robert Melrose. who lies sick from the poison
himself. All except Robert were taken very
sick at the table and despite medical atten-
tion the two girls died: -,
Robert Nelrose did not appear 70 be III
when he went for the doctor this morning:
and the attention of the doctor was not called
IN him last night. In the doctors opinion.
had Robert taken the coffee containing the
arsenic last night the effect would not have
been DELAYED until this morning.
Robert IS about nineteen years Old and has
been "A Wild. wayward boy. No motive for
the crime Is known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-19
The Production OF Cotton.

WAsHrNGroN. ID. c., March lS.-Ihe March
ranort of the statistican of the Department
of Agriculture issued to-day shows that the
produetion OF cotton OF the world exceeded
The The consumption more than 100000 bales in
1890 and further greatly enlarges the excess
in lSal glutting the markets. increasing
visible stocks during the past year more than
O.OOe bales and reducing the Liverpool
price of midding uplands from l-l6d. IN
January. 1890. to 41Sd. IN January loJZ'
n states that in two years this coun-
trv has proluced an excess above nor
NAL reouirements Of more than 100000
bales aud indicates heavy reduction IN
the crop as the only possible remedy. other
wise the agriculture Of tie South will suffer
worse than Western agriculture ever has. 1t
declares that the cotton States must Introduce
new crops. as the agricultural population has
ontgrown the capacity OF cotton 10 support IT,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-19
FATAL FIRE ~ LONDON.
New York Covered with a Thick Whit,
Mantle.

Mantle.
New York. March 1s.-The snow which be-
gan falling in this city and vicinity about 10
o'clock last night did not cease until about
10 o'clock this morning, and it now lies about
eleven inches on q level. All incoming trans
are from two 20 three hours late. and at the
p0stofice it is said that the mails are reported
DELAYED in all quarters. The horse car and
general traffic on the streets Is much lmpeded
and nearly all cars and teams have been
doubled up" Pedestrlanism IS made most
uncomfortable and especially IN the down.
town streets, where the steam heating pipes
rapidly melt the snow and cause slush and
mud. much 10 the discomfort of business
men.
On the river aud bay in the early morning
navigation was fraught with considerable
danger owing 20 the thickness OF the snow
storm but so far no serious accident has been
reported, although many OF the Jersey and
Staten Island ferry-bOats had TO pl0w their
way 10 their docks with considerable diff
Guilty after experiencing some narrow escapes
from collision.
Meager reports from the coast report the
snow storm as being very severe, and tie fall
of snow the heaviest of the season. The
wind. fortunately was moderate. which
doubtless prevented many vessels from
coming ashore.
NgwARK. n. j.. March ia storm began
AT O'Clock last night, and this morning there
is twelve inches Of snow on the ground
Horse-car traffic Is reported as being seriously
iinpeded. At o'clock this morning the mer-
cury registered tWenty-eight IN this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-19

washington. d. c.. March ls.-The House
= c,,',,,ittae ON Elections to-day decided the
osrtastsd election case of Noyes against Rock
,yniI from the Twenty-eghth New York dis
trct. in fayorof Noyes against Rockwell Dem
ocratl. the sitting member. he vote on tne
oaSor,;ttee oaTo were absent Those voting for
Snnsa ,sere. Messrs. OFerrall. Paynter. Law
son S1emocrats). Hanghen. Doane. johnson of
Iod;sna and Clark. of Wyoming (kepubli-
caus1 Mr. Gillespie. Of PENNSYLVANIA Demo
craft voted for Mr. Rockwell. The absentees
were Moore and Cobb. OF Alabama; Brow,
49, oas,roo9 and Johnstone. of South Carolina;
To,,ior of Tennessee. and Reyburle.
Tbs committee also decided TO hear argu-
,rent m the case of Reynolds against Shock.
from the Twelfth Pennsylvania district. on
Friday next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-19
MAKINa aAME oF LIZ PoLIcE.
THE UNDERwRfrrNG SYNDICATE.
The Names OF Those Who Compose 1.-THE
Post on the Subject.

lnHt on INC NhbJfNfs
New YoRK. March ls-The following are
the names announced to-day as forming the
syndicate Of sIi.5C0oo0 for the purpose Of
underwriting the Richmond Terminal re-
oroanlzation plan: HOlgarten Co.
First National Bank }. Kennedy Tod *
90 Central Trust Company. Lee. HlggnsOn
\ 10 Iazard fIeeres Chase National Bank,
Maitland. Phelps az Co. Moore * Schley
oliver II. Payne Spencer Irask ~ Co..
Edward Sweet X Co.. e. j. Lawrence *
sons W0ershOher * Co. !. :. Worm
ser. and Poor Greenougb.
NV YosK. March is.-Ibe Evening Post says
aditoriallv. The list of " L Underwriters 10 the
Richmond Terminal reorganization plan Was
nubIshel to-day. Criticism on It's personnel
"a NOT altogethcr favorable. for tho list IS not
ughot Wall street calls brilliant. The
e.-entiei poiut Of difference between
tbis hody OF reOrganizers and that If the
atchison or OF the Reading is the absence Ok
re,,resentatives of extensive foreign interests.
Taken on their individual merits the - nder-
u,ritersu do represent an exceptionally and
nerhans unprecedentedly strong combination
- tmsrican capital. In this respect, indeed.
80 combination is unequal. But much de-
ID up.n the unknown probem-wbat
,esSs banking houses represent aud 10 whose
Iabaf they JOIN IN the guarantee.
These are not questions 70 be settled OIL hand.
g. tar ~ the reOrganiZers have rid themselves
~ The stock iobbing contingent. which was
,asnonstble for the reckless hnancierng and
Anal collapse of the system. and which hover
about tho wreck up 10 the last, they are
deserving Of approval.