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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Killed His Nurse.

WoBURN, Mass, Aug. 26.-Fred 8. Nichols. living in Grove street, Win chester, while delirious from typhoid fever, got out of bed, procured a revol- yer from a bureau drawer and shot his nurse Miss Smith, through the heart, killing her instantly. Before he could be secured he fired two shots at his father, Stillman Nichol, without effect. Miss Smith was a trained nurse from Boston, who came yesterday to attend the patient.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
4 BILLION DOLLAR TRUST,
An Englitll Syndicate Proposes
 to Invade Our Homes.
WALL STREET AROUSED.

The startling announcement has now reached us that the English syndicate is to spread it's fangs about an unsuspect- ing people and how far-reaching it will be in its consequences none but those in moderate circumstances can fully realize. They contemplate destroying the beauty of our homes by forming a
 GREAT FURNITURE TRUST. The result will be of course high prices. We have been always the enemy of high prices. Our push, energy and honest and business principles have reduced the prices of furniture ill this country at least 30 per cent and we point with pride and confidence to our
 THIRTEEN HUNDRED AND sIXTY-NINE
 REGULAR CUSTOMERS to bear us out in this statement. The people who patroniZe us are intelligent and know exactly what they are buying and the price they ought to pay. We don't advertise to sell goods at half price because honest intelligent people
 KNOW IT CAN'T BE DONE. We don't try to thieve by humbugging the people. We believe III telling the truth because it is by this means we have built up our immense business.
 AN ENGLISH SYNDICATE can do nothing against Us because we own our establishment. We buy our goods for cash. thus saving all discounts and our facilities for handling goods are such that six men can do the work of ten.
 THE WATERBURY FURNI' URE COMPANY,
 20 GRAND STREET can defy all competition. We have the wealth and we know how to use it to the best advantage for our customers.
 CASH OR CREDIT. Twenty Grand street is the place,
 So don't forget the number; We'll meet you with cheerful face While on our styles you'll wonder. You won't be ''bored" to buy-now mind For liberty we treasure; Buy or not, as you re inclined,
 We'll wait on you with pleasure.
 Shakespeare.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
SENTIMENT IN BUSINESS.
A Drummer Discovers a Pawnbroker with
 Conscience.

A Drummer Discovers a Pawnbroker with
 Conscience.
 Ihave had occasion to call on ''my uncle" in almost every large city in the country" said the drummer to a New York Sun gos- siper, and I'm telling you St. Louis is the Hardest place I ever struck. About six months ago I brought up there dead broke, and, while waiting to hear from the firm, get a loan of three or four dollars. It cost me thirty dollars, and was almost new "How much do youswant on dot?" asked the broker, who was an old man.
 "Oh, about four dollars" He stepped back, and held up his hands in amazement and gasped:
 My frendt, would you be so wcrry kind ash to walk oudtl know yur doan' wish me no harm, und treat you as shentle- mans"
 s'Why should go outF'
 "Because my brudder will be id s1eSc ferry soon, and doan like him to find you. He will look upon you ash crazy, and he may proceed to fiolence."
 ''What makes you think Pm crazyF' l asked.
 "Dot coat May be you vas only foolish, but my brudder doan' stop for dot. Four dollars on dot coat-a-h-hP
 Ut cost $3O."
 "Where" "ln Boston," "Ahl Dot accounts for him. My frendt, do you know what make sooch coat fort Three dollar, sir.''
 ''Is it possible" "Dot tailor mako twenty-seven dollars out of you slick ash grease It vas poor cloth, poor make, und ono shoulder vas lopped."
 "Well, how much will you advance on | it2" "Feefty cent" sWha+l That,s an insult!S s-Please doan' shpeak so loud. My brud- | der may come in any time, und he vas ferry | folent if you shpeak lout." "But don't want to be insulted. Give me that coat"
 "Of course; but please doan' go away mat. Hike to please all customers. Dot vas my way of advertising my peesness. May be vas mistaken, una asK you | question"
 "What is iti' 1 ..PIease doan' be mad, for I vas your frendt. I lik to ask if you want dot money to run away ont May be you vas going to abscont."
 "And may be you was an internal old liarr'
 dot lifts 8 great burden of my back. vas afraid of you. l vas afraid might help YOU on der road to ruin, und make low offer. You vhas all right, und l now take dot coat und gif you one dollar. If my brudder come in, doan' tell him how mooch e,f. Ho vas folent if let sentiment in' Auence me in Deesness.'
 George Sohn, a flagman, was strucl and instantly killed by Morris ant Essex train at a crossing in Newark N. J., yesterday.
 The Disconto Gesellschaft in con junction with another influential banl in Hamburg, Germany, are to issue Chinese loan of 5000, 900.
 James Keefe, brakeman of Llttl Falls, N. Y., on tho New York Contra Railroad, was stabbed by tramps whor he had ordered off the cars. The tramp were arrested.
 FIX. Meatoscl1e, prominent citize of Elizabeth, N. J., died at the ago of 6( In accordance with his wishes his bod will be cremated at Fresh Pond, l.. l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-For Massachusetts Fair; warmer in eastern portion, stationary temperature in western portion; southcasterly winds.
 For Connecticut: Fair: slightly warmerI southeasterly winds.
 For Eastern New York and Eastern Penn: sylvania: Fair: slight changes in temperature variable winds.
 For New Jersey: Fair; stationary temper ature; variable winds.
 For Western New York and Western Penn sylvania: Fair: slight changes tu tenapetaturel southeastoyly N1nA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
The Kansas Republican Convention.

FARGO, N. D., Aug. 25.-The plat form adopted at the Republican Con- vention here indorses the administra- tion of President Harrison and the Re- publican party's platform adopted at the last National Conventions; opposes trusts; favors protective tariff; favors equitable and liberal pensions, and favors the submission of prohibition amendment; also favors Chicago as the proper location for the Worlds Fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
HANGED THE WRONG MAN.
The Real Murderer Makes 8 Confession on
 His Dying Bed.

The ReRl Murderer Makes 8 Confession on
 His Dying Bed.
 MEXICO, Mo-, Aug. 26.-Perry Thrall, who died yesterday at Macon, Mo-, con fessed just before his death to commit ting the crime for which another suf- fered the death penalty.
 In 1864 William Vanderventer and wife were murdered in their house 8 few miles from here. Bill Duly, & col ored man, was arrested, tried, con- victed and hanged for the crime at Paris, Mo-, few months after the trag- edy.
 Thrall on his deathbed made the con- fession of having committed the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
OPPOSED TO PUBLIC ScHooLS.

A Catholic Priest of Pittsbfirg Gives His
 Parishioncrs Imperative Orders.
 PITTsBURG, Pa., Aug. 26.-Rev. Father Corcoran, pastor of St. Agnes Church, delivered a special sermon yesterday on the subject of parochial schools. In the course of his remarks Father Corcoran said he would not hereafter gaont abso- lution to parents who permitted their children to attend the public schools.
 Explaining, he said, that the recent council of bishops at Baltimore had or dered that the children of Catholic par ents should not be permitted to attend the public schools unless by special per init from the bishop of the diocese.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Secretary IIalford VIII Stop 1t.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 26.-A tele- gram from Washington says it is re- ported there that E. w. Halford, the Presidents private secretary, has begun suit against firm of cigarette manu- lecturers to prevent the use of his daughters photograph in cigarette pack ages. It is said that photographs of the young lady have already been sent out by some cigarette manufacturers, but none of them have made their appear ance in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Immigration Decreasing.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 26.-The report of the Bureau of Statistics, just completed, shows that for the seven months begin ming August tho emigration from Flu rope to the United States was 269, 146, as against 357, 125 for the corresponding period last year. The only increase this this year is from the Netherlands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Found n Box of Gold in ,JorSCV.

ELIZABETH, NJ, Aug. 26.-While gum ming on the meadows, near Tremley, Wm. Dackerman, of this place, discov- cred a box about ten inches square lying in the mud. Upon opening it he found the casket filled with gold coin of var ious nationalities. Tho money was much rusted, and had evidently been hidden there for long time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Botanist Shaw Dying.

ST, LOUIS, Aug. 26.-Henry Shaw of Botanical Garden fame and one of the oldest and wealthiest of St. Louis's oiti- zens is dying at his residence in the Botanical Garden. MT. Shaw is ninety years old. This month was the first he ever failed to personally pay off his hands. He tried to, but was too weak and gave up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Maine's Ouarries Boomiur,

BANGOR, Me-, Aug. 26.-Every granite quarry on the coast Is being operated to it's fullest extent, heavy orders for building stone and paving having been received. All indications point to the largest output of slate in P1scataquis County since the business was ostab- lished
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Held for French Officials.

NEW YORK, Aug. 28.-After hearing United States Commissioner Osborn has held for extradition Paul Hairmont who was charged with complicity in the robbery of 163, 1000 francs from @ Paris bank by clerk named Noll.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Burglar Hopc in the Tombs.

NEW YORK, Aug 26--Jimmy Hope, the famous bank robber, was taken to- day from Police Headquarters to tho District-Attorney's office where com mitment was made out on which he was locked up In the Tombs. On the first Monday in September he will be taken to the General Sessions to answer to several indictments against him. His arrest was affected on warrants issued by the District-Attorney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Sunday at Deer Park,

DEER PARK, Md, Aug, 2e.-Rev. Mir. Alsop, of the Protestant Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., preached in she chapel in the hotel grounds yester- day: AT Among nga tha M,s wq{shippsrs wers President took walk and spent tho greater part of the afternoon on the cottage piazza.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Wounded By a Train Robbcr

LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. 26.-Charles D. Cham bers, an ex-convict, boarded Pullman car hero and endeavored to rob the passengers. He was resisted by the porter, Charles Stark, of Jersey City, whom he shot twice in the groin and leg. Stark's condition is serious. Chambers was captured by train-men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
SUNDAY BALL PLAYING.
The Brooklyn and Cincinnati Teams Ar-
 rested and Fined.


 CINCINNATI, Aug. 26.-The Cincinnati and Brooklyn teams started to play a game at Hamilton, O., twenty-five miles from this city. yesterday afternoon, about 5000 people being present. At the end of tho first half of the fourth inning eighteen policemen marched on tho field and arrested the players of both teams.
 The Mayor of Hamilton at once opened court and each of the men was fined sS.35. The Cincinnati club paid the fine of both teams and the players and excursionists then returned to Cincin- nati.
 There were between forty and fifty cars of Cincinnati people on the grounds. The score when the game was stopped stood four to two in favor of Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
THE Captain s Money. A Stirring Tale of Adventures
 on Land and Sea. JAMES FRANKLIN FITTs. NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED.
JAMES FRANKLIN FITTs.
NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED.

In addition to its absorbing interest as a powerful and welI-written novel.
 THE CAPTAINS MONEY is also instructive as historic romance; being founded on the Cuban Insunec- ton of l85'.
 The story opens with the execution of the brave and intrepid Lopez. whicl' took place September of that year
 An American Sea Captain. his neph- ew. and young American who had followed the fortunes of Lopez. form the central characters in the story which follows.
 THE CAPTAINS MONEY will shortly be begun in these col umns, and no lover of good fiction can afford to miss single chapter of it. To increase its interest the story is also illustrated in a spirited manner, by NlCHOLL, one of the best newspaper artists in the West.
 A few specimen illustrations are given herewith.
 WATCH THESE COLUMNS FOR
 THE OPENING CHAPTERS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Canadians Stlu Having.

MONTREAL, Que, Aug. 26.-It has leaked out here that an effort is on foot to hold an indignation meeting in Mon- treal of the business men and politi- ci ans of Quebec to formally demand of the Ottawa Government that some ac- tion be immediatly taken against the United States over the Behring Sea frnnhln
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Found Ills Mother Dead.

PARK RIDGE, N. J.. Aug. 26.-Mrs. Foster, of this place, was found dead in bed at her home by her son Robert yes terday. She weighed 800 pounds and was famous as tho heaviest woman in Bergen county. She was 70 years old and leaves four children
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Tho Great Granger Meeting,

CHESTER, Pa, Aug. 26.-The anual ex- hibition of the Changers of the United States opened to-day at Williams Grove, near this city, to continue during the entire week. The exhibit far surpasses anything ever witnessed before on this continent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Married Him In Jail.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Aug 2e.-Miss Catherine Mack of Rhode Hall and Charles Meyer of the same place were married in the jail yesterday by Squire Hayter. They were to have been mar ried soon, when Meyer was arrested on . charge of assault. The girl wished to show her faith in her lover and insisted on the marriage taking place at once. Meyer was unable to secure ball.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Celebrating Founders' Day.

MILFORD, Conn.,, Aug. 26.-This town will be 25O years old on Wednesday, and it's people have made great preparations to celebrate the notable anniversary. The old settlement has donned holiday dress, and the citizens think of nothing but the celebration
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26

Massachusetts Democratic Convention.
 BOSTON, Aug. 26.-At the meeting of the Democratic State Central Commit tee October ? was fixed as tho date, and Worcester as the place of the State Con- vention. Nathan Matthew, Jr., of Boston, will preside. The chairman" ship of the committee on resolutions was not decided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
The Game Won't Work.

BosroN, Aug. 2o.-VT. c. Hartman, who has surrendered to the police at Louisville, K.A, was an agent for an i'm stallment firm hera. When he disap- peared he owed the fire $200. It is supposed he has become 'broke" and wants to get home, but the firm cares nothing about the case and no officer will be sent for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
A Reservoir Gives Way in a
 Rhode Island Town.
TWO WOMEN AND A BOY LOST.
Thirty-fve Million Gallons of Water Lot
 Loose Without Warning.
Panic Among the People, but Little De- struction to Property-The Water Sub sides as Rapidly as it Came-It Was Built Like the South Fork Dam at Johnstown. Discovering the Leak.

PROVIDENCE. R. l., Aug. 26.-The Spring Lake reservoir near Fiskville in the southwest corner of Cranston, about fifteen miles from this city, which SUD- plies number of mill villages along the Pawtuxet River. burst yesterday afternoon.
 Three persons were drowned and some damage done to property.
 man named Yeaw, who was about quarter of mile off noticed tho water coming through the masonry of the dam, as he describes it, in a stream about as big as barrel. The hole was apparently growing very rapidly.
 The only living object in sight was 8 COW, a few hundred feet across the fields, which Yeaw succeeded in rescuing although the water was up to his neck. Meanwhile down the valley were Mrs. Greene Few, aged 50, Mrs. Hawkins, aged 90, and Mrs. Tew's son. They were walking through strip of wood and overtaken by the flood and drowned. Their bodies were found in the wood through which the water quickly ran until it emptied into tho Pawtuxet river.
 The river rose rapidly and caused
 
 its banks, who thought that the Pone- gansett reservoir, the biggest in the State, had gone. Many of them left their houses and fled, but the flood sub sided as rapidly as it had come. The path of the water from the reser- voir was through thinly settled coun- try and the only damage done to prop erty was tho. wrecking of stable be- longing to Russell Matthewson, the capsizing of Dr. E. K. Clarke's carriage shop, and the demolition of three road bridges.
 The dam was built in 1877 for the ser- vice of the Pawtuxet Valley Company, redeeming a small swapping pond To- cally known as Spruce Lake. The reser- voir covered IS acres and contained about 35, 1000, 900 gallons of water. The cause of the bursting of the dam is believed to be spring that existed Sns.,;aahsa SSnda; tha middle of the dam which un-
 Earl Dodge, 9 years old, was with the party that was overtaken and drowned. He escaped with slight bruises by cling ing to tree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Striking Dock Laborers stul Firm.

LONDON, Aug. 26.-The striking dock laborers held a meeting yesterday in Hyde Park. Speeches were made, and resolutions in favor of continuing the strike were adopted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Last Week of Parliament.

LONDON, Aug. 2o.-Parliament will be prorogued next Saturday, and the Troy leaders arc already engaging their best speakers for vigorous efforts during the coming recess in the London constitu- encieS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Now York Postmasters Appointed

Now York Postmasters Appointed.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.-The follow ing named fourth-class postmasters are the latest appointments in New York State: Henry Skinner, Cambria; A. Poppleton, Dumbarton: F. O. Dorn. Garoga; 0. s. Squires, Newburgh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Sanger, the Circus Man Dead.

LONDON, Aug 25.-The death Is an- nounce of John Sanger the noted circus manager. He with his brother George were the proprietors of Sanger's Am phitheatre, formerly tho famous 'Ast- ley's," in tho Westminster Bridge road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Eighteen Cows Burned i'm a Raxu.

WEST ANDovER, Mass, Aug26. The house and barn of Edward Luscomb were burned yesterday. In the barn were IS cows and horse which wore burned. Loss $5, ,0OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
They Won't Work Ky the Week.

HAvERhILL, Mass, Aug. 2e.-The em. ployees of E. M. Kimball & Sons large morocco finishing establishment are out on strike. They have been working by the piece and the firm wants them to work by the week, which they refuse to do.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
High License Organ for Iowa.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 26.-A new Re- publican weekly paper devoted to high license will be started hero the first week in September by B. w. Blanchard. It will be the only anti-prohibition Re publican paper in Iowa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26

Englishmen Now After Woolen Mills.
 PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26.-A syndicate of English capitalists are negotiating for the purchase of tho extensive woolen mills of James Lees tS Sons, at t6afttaagSeR2qrt tataa & It is I understood the syndi- the firm, which is said to be about $5OO,OOO The mills employ about seven hundred hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Has Col. Fletcher Been Found Guilty?

Has Col. Fletcher Boen Found Guilty?
 OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 26.-It is reported hero that the finding of the court mar tial in the case of Col. Fletcher has been forwarded to Washington. This Is interpreted to mean that the findings arc averse to the accused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Boulaneer Suspended.

PARIS, Aug. 26.-The Council of tho Legion of Honor has suspended General Boulanger as member of the Legion and the police have removed the Gen. erals effigy from the MuSeS GreVin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
The Damages Settled.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 26.-The Depart ment of Justice here has received check for S2, 900 from the owners of the Gloucester fishing schooner Mattie Winship, and also the amount of the expenses incurred in connection with the seizures. The Governments de- cision having thereby been accepted, all proceedings against the vessel will be dropped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
FACTS, NOT FICTION.

TO YOU WISH TO SAVE YOUR U Natural Teeth? Go to DIR CHIP MAN. Do you wish set of Teeth that look as if they were your own? DIR CHAPMAN is noted for such work. Do you wish your teeth extracted without having your jaw splintered and gums torn to pieces? Go to DR CHAPMAN every time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
The Dempsey-La Blanche Fight.

SAN FRANCISCO, Ang. 2G.-The fight between Dempsey and La Blanche will come of in tl.is city tomorrow night. There is great excitement over the mill" Dempsey is big favorite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Another Rumor About the Pope.

LONDON, Aug. 26.-The Chronicle" this morning has special from Rome asserting that preparations are being made for the departure of the Pope.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
No Action Since Bayard Went Out

WAsH1NGToN, Aug. 26.-Acting Sec retary Wharton, speaking of the Beh- ring Sea troubles to-day, said that the State Department has had no communi- cation with the British Government on that question since MT. Bayard was Sec retary of State, and that the matter stands exactly as it did when he left the department.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26

An Old Delaware River Captain Dead.
 PHILADELPHIA, Aug. a6.-Capt. Henry Crawford, the oldest steamboat captain sn the Delaware River. died yesterday sf pneumonia and heart disease, aged 7R.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
A Lively Chase.

VICTORIA, B. C.. Aug. 28.-The schooner Sapphire, whose owner is the American Vice-Consul here, has arrived with l.600 skins. Captain Cox reported: ''On July a7th we sighted the Rush. We put away under full sail. The chase lasted five hours. The Rush then gave up, the Sapphire sailing splendidly in fine wind. We had 1900 skins at the time" There is great jubilation here over the escape of the valuable cargo The Sapphire spoke several schooners. All reported being boarded by tho Rush, examined casually and let go again. Thore is no sign of the Minnie or Path finder vet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
Criticising MT. Blaine's Policy.

LONDON, Aug. 20.-The "Daily News," commenting on the latest Behring Sea seizures, says Mir. Blaine is in a manner committed to policy of unfriendliness toward England. There are many signs, however. that in the present dispute he has to reckon with his own countrymen as well as with Englishmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-26
TORIES TALK FIGHT
They Think the British Flag
 Has Been Insulted.
LORD SALISBURY TOO LEN1ENT.
He Should Demand Reprisals for the Seizure
 of Canadian Sealers.

They are Disgusted With the Govern
 ment's Milk and Water Policy Toward
 the United States The British Press
 Thinks Secretary Blaine is Unfriendly
 to England-Tho Rush Continues seizing
 Canadian Vessels.
 LONDON, Aug. 26.-The Tories are making loud demands on Lord Salisbury for reprisals against the United States for the seizure of Canadian sealers in Behring Sea. They want to know what's the use of having great big navy if it isn't to bc used when the British flag is insulted.
 Some of the stauncheSt supporters of the Government hitherto are loudest in their denunciation of what they call Lord Salisbury's milk and water policy toward the United States.
 It is not likely, however, that the Cabinet will allow themselves to be in- f1unced by this pressure from their own supporters" strong as it is.