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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
Charged with Arson.

HUDSON, N. V, Dec a2.-Christophcr
I. McNamcc of New Lebanon was locked
up In Jail here, charged with arson. He
has been shadowed for weeks and Is now
accused of setting number OF fires In
New Lebanon. MoNameo was the dis.
chareed coachman Of Colonel s. J. Tilden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22

NEwBUEG, y. Y, Dec. a22-Bishop Jo-
seph ii. Thompson of the African Metho-
dist Episcopal Zion church, died here He
was 76years old and was horn n slave at
Winchester, Va
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
Father and Daughter Were Good Shots.

PERRY, q. T.. Dec. ga gang of men
attempted to break into Farmer John
Yankin's house, but several well directed
shots from Yankin and his daughters re-
volvers drove them away. As the gang
left ON horses Yankin shot ono of the men.
and he fell to the ground, but was taken
away by his companions Later the men
attacked the house and nearly riddlcd 1t
with bullafS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. as.-Ex-Speaker
Thomas b. Reed and Max o'Rell, tho
French author. addressed the students Of
the Pierce Business college ut the annual
commencement In the Academy OF Music
last night. A vast crowd of interested
auditors was present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22

BALTIMORE, Dec. ga letter from
London brings information that by the re-
cent death of rich clergyman three resi-
dents of this city, NIL poor relations OF the
deceased, inherit about $500, 900
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
Chm Non Found Guilty.

ALBANY, Dec. 22.-Chu Non, on trial
for the murder of Chu Hing, was found
guilty of murder in the second degree.
Chu Hing. 80 the Chinese witnesses swore,
was n highlander and had killed several
men in California.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
Wan, . pubr,c Execution.

KNOXVILLE, Dec. 22.--John Stanley
and Clarence Cox will be executed at May
Vile today inside large Enclosure. j The
people are very indignant because the eK-
ecutioh Ii to be private and threaten to
tear the stockade down and be witnesses
TO the doubleHexecutiop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22

Reed and o,Ren Aadre.. students.

II ELBERToN, Ga, Dec. 2s.-About zoo
people left here for Texas. where they GO
they claim, tn better their condition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
Lord Randolph ChurchiIrs Condition.

LONDON, Dec. eat is reported that
Lord Randolph Churchill is paralyzed on
one side, and that he has lost the faculty
of recognizing people His mother and
sister have gone to Marscilles to meet him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
Retirement of .Judg. Earle.

ALBANY, Dec. a2.-Thc court of appeals
on adjourning spread minute ON its
books dcploring the loss of Judss Earle
from the bench. Ho rctircs because of the
ann limit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22

PITTsBURG. Dec. ee.-The Homestead
steel works scale for 1895 shows n slight
average reduction IN wages but to offset
the cut the company agrees to reduce rents
and cost of fuel in proportion. The wages
of laborcrs are not to be reduced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22

MONTREAL, Dec. cain the office OF
the Montreal Hunt club James Bullick,
the club secretary, blew out his brains
He met with financial reverses lately and
had been drinking heavily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
entity of Murder.

PouGHKEEPsIE, y. V, Dec 22.-Charies
Backer, employed by Gerald Redmond ut
Tivoli, was convicted hero of murder In
the second degree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22

NEW YORK. Dec. a2.-Aldcrman Corne-
Illus Flynn, better known as Soger Flynn,
died in his apartments in Bowling Green
rnsfartlux
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
nd. Cndy Herrick succced. HIm.eIf.

ALBANY, Dec. Ex-Governor Flower has
appointed ID. Cady Herrick, n personal
friend of President Cleveland, n Justice of
the general term for Ave years to succeed
himself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
Promotions Were Purchasable.

The captain glibly acknowledged that
police promotions We're in the main pur
chasable commodities. Appointments to
the police force were also bought He had
frsquently heard of go betwecns and mid
die men who handled these moneys. In
this connection he mentioned Charley
Grant, ex- Commissioner McClavc's conf
Dental man; Kelly, the Eighth avenue
shoemaker; Meyers, the tailor, and Alder
man Parks. Witness asserted positively
that he had not paid for his captaincy
He knew that favoritism dominated to q
large extent among scrgeants and other
officials. Political influence also played
havoc with the department discipline
and. in fact. governed policemen's duties
and was instrumental in the dismissal of
charges. Patrolmen who were politically
favored enjoyed many undeserved, I'M
rightful privileges.
1t was in the afternoon that Schimtt-
berger youchsafed the startling portion of
his confession.
The offer of immunity which had been
made to Schmittbergcr was conditional ON
the unreservcd truthfulness of his confess
sion, and Counsel Golf was very careful
during the morning to refrain from ques-
tioning the witness regarding the bribery
case in which he is indicted.
Shortly before the committee took an
IL
Mr.. Golf asked Schmittberger whether he
had received $500 from Agent Forget of
the French steamship line. This was tho
criminal charge against the captain.
Yes " answered the witness. 1T was n
present.
Captain Schmittbcrgcr charged that Pc
lice Commissioner James J. Martin had
extended protection to disorderly houses,
particularly the one conducted by a wom-
\
detailed an officer to investigate the West
house, Commissioner Martin ordered him
to instruct the policeman to apologize to
the keeper of the house for the invcstiga-
| ton. The house hal been complained :,
| by citizens, but Martin insisted on tht
| apology. Schmittbcrgcr said that IL wa:
| also i'm compliance with Martins order.
| that he did not interfere with other house.
| of ill fame on West Forty sixth street.
Charges Against Commissioner sheeian.
| Witness had been forced to join the Pc
| quod club, of which Police COMMISSIONS
| Sheehan Is president, in order to secur
| official friendlincss. Liquor dealers wcr
induced by stress of police influence to bu,
| mineral waters from one Munzingcr,
member of this club. Schmittbergcr wa
also compelled to patronize the club.
| Captain Schmittbcrger said that patrol
men had frequently violated his rules
i They practically deflcd him. The Tam
many Hall club. of which COMMISSIONS
Shechan was president, upheld these men
and they were enabled to act thus arb
trarily through political influence. Man
4 policemen were members of this club, a
were also Captains Devery, Price an
Strauss.
Disorderly houses were operated wit
lice conniyance and so thorough wa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
Sale Commencing
Saturday. 8 inst.
at 9 a. m.

AS the Wurth Bros have
been only a little over six
months in the shoe bushes, the
stock is all new up to date
styles, but must be closed out
within a few days at some price.
Everything in Ladies, Gents ,
Misses. Children's, Boys and
Youths Shoes, Slippers and
Oxfords, Rubber Boots, Arctics
and Ovcrshoes. all at SOC on the
dollar of their price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
ROTTEN To THE CORE"
Schmittberger's Opinion of the
New York City Police.
MANY OFFICIALS ARE ACCUSED.
The Most Important Day In the History of
the Lexow -Committee-Schmittb
Confession duplicates Nearly All Police
Officers Except Byrnes.

the Lexow -Committee-Schmittb
Confession duplicates Nearly All Police
Officers Except Byrnes.
NEW YORK, Dee. Standardization f.
Schmittherger, captain of police and now
in command of the Tenderloin district,
made n confession before the Lexow CON-
mittee to the effect that the entire police
system of New York city, with the exccp-
tion of Superintendent Byrnes and a few
others. was rotten to tho core; that Black
mail and bribery, cxtortion and corrup-
ton were common crimes in the depart
ment, and that mercenary methods alone
actuated his fellow officers. His charges
implicate Inspectors Alexander 5. Will
liams and McAvoy, ex-Inspector Steers,
Police Commissioners James j. Martin
and John c. Shcehan. Captains Price,
George Gastlin and Frederick W. Martens.
ex-Captain John Gunner and Wardmen
Dunlap, Robert Vail and James Cannon.
The greater part of Schmittbcrger's tcsti-
mony was against Inspectors Williams and
McAvoy.
Without question this has been the
most important day in the history of the
Iexow committee. Schmittherger's con-
fession is prolific not only of sensations,
but of evidence which confirms and yeri-
ies what have been hitherto considered
official corruption 1t deals with more
than individual cases. IL shows the Grim
inality that has pervaded the police depart
ment
Agreed TO Tell Everything.
Captain Schmittbergor Is under indict-
ment for bribery. He had previously re-
fused to testify before the senate commit
tee. Thursday. however. he was rearrcst-
cd, and his bail was increased Yesterday
I.
ty from punishment held out TO him by
Counsel Golf and agreed to make u clean
breast of everything. THE pillars of the
church have fallen, - said he on the wit
ness stand, and deem it due my con-
science, my wife and children to tell all
know" Meanwhile dark circles had crept
under his eyes, his face assumed n sickly
pallor, an air of utter WEAKNESS and dejcc-
ton possessed him, and he appeared as he
was-in extreme mental torture and agony
But no spirit of sympathy moved the
throng of spectators. Sneers ard sarcastic
laughter instead answered his acknowledge
ment of WEAKNESS when at last Counsel
Golf permitted him to vacatc the witness
stand.
The city today is not turbulent with cx-
element as it was just "a week ago ON the
occasion of Captain Creeden's confession.
Instead an atmosphere of suppressed in
dignation prevails. In official circles res
ignation is the ruling element. No at
tempt is made in contradiction or deroga-
ton of Captain Schmittberger's allega-
| tions, and everywhere is heard the COM
ment lit could not have been worse. It
must end. :"
Schmittbcrgcr acknowledged that the
police department had been more efficient
during the decade ending 1884 than it was
from that year to the present. This was
because policemen Were chosen more for
their merits during that interval, and
since then they have owed their positions
| chiefly to political influence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
CHRISTMAS ::

Will never make you happy unless you
have new Clothing to put on. Your chill
dren cannot memorlze the Importance
of that Holiday unless you buy them new
clothes. We are aware that the circum-
stances this year of the average person is
not as it should be. We therefore extend
a cordial Invitation to your sons. brothers,
uncles, cousins and everybody else's cous-
ms to come to us and see what We have In
store for you. You will find clothing neat
and stylish. made to wear good and fit
right, at the lowest possible cash pricess
The verdict of the people is if you buy
your clothing on the.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
ly to political influence.
The News Spread Rapidly.

The news that Schmittberger had con
scented to tell all he knew spread through
the city with the speed of n whirlwind and
drew to the committee room n vast throng
of citizens, who clamored and struggled
for admission. In political and official
circles this intelligence created n furorc,
but every one was cautious to evince no
particular interest.
Police Justice Voorhis appeared before
the committee and announced his readi
ness to go on the witness stand and vim
dictate himself. But the justice wasn't
afforded an opportunity for vindication.
Adolph Reinert testified that he had re-
ceived forged subpoena to appear before
the senator's Policeman Edward Shalvcy
formerly ward detective, acknowledged
that he owned three lots and had four
bank accounts, and Mrs. Charles III. Hol-
land, cx-Inspcctor Steers daughter, was
called to say that her husband owned
some property. Then the last witness
husband, tailor, sworc that he owned
81. 900 worth of property and had been en-
gagged in many real estate transactions, in
all of which \. VI. Bradley had furnished
the money. Howard Mcdonald testified
that Policeman Gill had offered him pay
ment to swear away the character of Miss
Hannah Rosenthal, who was recently ar
rested by that officer under an unjust
charge. This tcstimony-of comparative
ly trivial consequencc-led mp to Captain
Schmittberger' confession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22

Lang &c Ph@1an,
q Exchar &c Place. Real Is ate Aaep ts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22
The Earth and Fence Around it

FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT-Accom
Il modations for transients, at No. 81 JEFF
ferson street. Mrs. Place. proprietor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-12-22

CTORE and three rooms to rent. suitable for
School street.
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election. Mr.. Tyier's friends. however,
profess to feel confident of his reelection
by a small majority. IL would not. how
ever. surprise a great number OF democrats
In this city should Tyler meet his defeat IN
November
The silence Of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee In the
present campaign. when nearly every prom
inent democrat in the state has taken the
stump for somebody. has caused a great
deal OF comment In the ranks OF all OF the
parties. His defeat by Martin for the
United States Senate at the hands OF the
virginia legislature does not indicate that
his power over the masses has waned OF
that he il a back number In Virginia pcli-
tics. The reason for Gen. Lees silence IS
that he has been un Seil for some time In
A private letter to friend In this city
some time ago he writes:
Il believe | wrote you l contracted a very
heavy cold by imprudently staying on the
deck OF Hudson river steamboat when
last north. and TO save me I cannot set
away from IL. IL has been accompanied by
fever. which now seems TO be attended by
malaria. l have received many invitations
10 speak. but I Cannot accept them. one
day l am pretty well; the next cannot be
out OF the house"
Gen. Lee, however, has sufficiently re-
covered to Makes speech at Wnynesboro'
next Thursday which will be made the oc-
castou of a hlg democratic rally. lie also
has one other appointment at Greenville tho
following Saturday.
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REVOLT IN CHINA.
Two Mandarins Killed and Govern
ment Troops Defeated.

Two Mandarins Killed and Govern.
ment Troops Defeated.
A Shanghai dispatch confirms the report
that rebellion has broken out a hundred
miles from Hankow, China.
The rebels are fairly armed and reckless
They attacked some government buildings,
which We're feebly defended by loyal troops.
The latter were soon defeated, and many OF
them were killed Many others joined the
rebels Two mandarins We're killed.
The province is almost denuded of troops
and the rebels are gathering strength daily.
1t is expected that they will march on
Hankow and Woochang, province of
Hoopee. The garrison at Woochang has
gone to the coast. and the place is practic-
ally defenseless.
Hankow, Hanyang and Woochang, on the
Yang-tse-Kiang, 100 miles from the sea, are
all in sight of one another only separated
by the river. Together they form one of the
greatest commercial centers In the world,
and at one time had an estimated popula-
ton of S,0OO,OU.
Hankow is the treaty port and Is said to
ship the first tea of the season. Its present
population is given 10000. The total
value of the foreign trade In 1890 Was re-
ported at about s40,0OOOOO.
There are United States. British, French
and other consulates at Hankow, a bank,
insurance agencies, American and Euro
lum and a hospital for the Chinese.
The foreign residents quarter Is well
laid out and has a fine frontage on the
river. Steamboats, run UP to the landing
barge and great ships anchor In the broad
stream,
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RAILROADS.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
RlEDMONC AIR IINEi

Schedule In effect July 1, 1904
An trains arrive end leave at Pennsy Nunia Pas
500 am daily-Local for Danville and inter
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the Norfolk and Western railroad westward, daily,
and at Manassas for strasburg. daily, except Sun
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MAlL.-Daily. operates Pullman Buffet Slccpcrs
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and Greenville, Miss.
4:S p.m.-Daily for Orange and intermediate
stations and through train for Front Royal aud
Strasburg. daily, except Sunday
1O:43 DECENTRALIZATION AND SOUTHWEST.
ERN VESTlBULED LIMITED, composed of Pull
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TRAINS on WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIyI.
SiON leave Washington at 9:l0 a.m., daily. / 80
pill daily, except Sunday, and 6:I3 pm. sunday
only, for Round Hin, and 6:33 pun, daily, for
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Through trains from the south arrive Washing
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An UnpIcasnntness.

An Official II pleasantness recently arose
between Gen. McCook. commanding the De-
partment of Colorado and Lieat. Col. Henry
Z. Noyes, second cavalry, an officer serving
in that department which resulted In the
latter prefcrring charges against his super
Tor officer. Col. Noyes was recently sum-
marily relieved from command OF Fort
Chihuahua by Gen. McCook on the com
plant Of certain citizens living on the rcser-
Vatioa. lie complained to the War Depart
mcnt that he had suffered a great injustice
10y this action, and that Gen. McCook had
relieved him without first having made q
proper examination OF the cuiastsnces Of
the complaint. The matter was investl-
gated 1T the War Department, and the con-
no further action. Col. Noyes has been
thoroughly y.adlca,ei however. In his ed
r.inisua,ion Of military affairs at Fort
Chihuahua
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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
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Death of Mrs, Lucy Redm,u

After an illness Of two weeks, suffering
with congestion of the lungs, Mrs Lucy v.
Redman, wife of Mr.. Jacob s. Redman.
died yesterday afternoon at her residence.
925 Virginia avenue southwest. Mrs. Red
man, by reason of her unselfish character
and cheerful disposition, was held In high
esteem by very large circle of friends, to
whom her demise Is a painful loss. Her
husband, son and two small daughters
from the above number on Thursday at ?
p m. Interment is to be made in Rock
Creek cemetery.
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FOR SAlE--HOUSES.

FOR sALE-A GOOD HOUSE IN LANGDON, DC,
for "A. 500. which is less than cost; lot 50x125
feet; large. rOomy house; nicely papered; has
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