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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
"JACK THE KiSSER."
He is Annoying the Young Ladies of
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 DANBURY, Conn.,, Nov. 13-"JackI the Kisser" has made his appearance in this city and the police, big brothers and sweethearts are after him with a ven- geance. Many complaints have been re- ceived by the police during the past few days that a man has been annoying young ladies.
 , Last evening young lady rushed into the police office nearly frightened to death. She said that she was on her way down town and noticed that she was being followed by a well-dressed young man who wore high silk hat. The man dogged her four or five blocks, and, be- coming frightened, she started to walk faster in order to reach Main street, where she would be certain to meet a policeman. Before she succeeded, how ever, the man overlook her and, seizing her around the waist, imprinted several kisses on her lips. She screamed, and breaking away from the man, ran to the police office.
 The police are patrolling the streets in citizens clothes, and "Jack the Kisser'' will probably be caught. He has com- mitted the same crime every night this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
THE NrcELY MuRpERERs
A Strong Effort Being Made to Say
 Their Lives.

A StronS EnOrt Being Made to Savd
 Their Lives.
 HARRIsBURG, Pa, Nov. 13.-Since a. :n., the State Board of Partlona has been engaged in hearing the case of Joseph and David Nicely, the convicted murderers of Mir. and Mrs. Umberger, in Somerset County. Some eminent legal talent is employed on this case, including General Koontz, ex-Con gressman Coff- roth and others, and desperate effort is being made to save the lives of the brothers. The aged parents of the con- demned men are here and are watching with anxious interest the progress of the trial. ---u
 The case comes before the board this time on an application for rehearing. The most important after-discovered tes- timony presented today was 8 sworn statement of one John Beach, who affirms that he and a man named Mitler, whom he believes to have been drowned in the Johnstown flood, committed the crime of murder and robbery while two others stood outside the house on guard. Other evidence was also presented tending to discredit witnesses on the trial against the prisoners. The Commonwealth will endeavor to show that Beach is simple minded, and that his confession was secured, as many such confessions are. There is great interest in the case in the western part of the State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Speaks for ;Jay Gould

NEW YORK, Nov 13.-Mr w. B. Somer- vile of the Western Union, who is in the confidence of MT. Jay Gould, said that Mir. Gould told him that he had never made the assertion that William and John D. Rockefeller were concerned with him in scheme to secure control of the Union Pacific Railway Company, nor had MT. Gould adversely criticized MT. c. F. Adams management of the property. All he had said was that any man taking a stroll through Wall street could hear that people were not satisfied with his (Adams) management of the road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
AWFUL LOSS OF LIFE
The English Man-of- War Ser
 pent Wrecked.
NEARLY 300 PERSONS DROWNED
She Went on the Rocks on the SpanisI
 Coast.

Beaten to Pieces by the Sea-The Crew Washed Overheard and Dashed to Death or DrOwned-The News Caused a sensa- ton Throughout EnEland-sOrrOw in Hundreds of Homes.
 LONDON, Nov. 13.-H. M. S. Serpent was wrecked 20 miles north of Cape Finis' terre.- Two hundred and forty-seven men were drowned. Only three escaped.
 The Serpent went on the rocks during a severe storm on the Spanish coast. A heavy mist prevailed at the time. It was impossible to obtain assistance from the shore, and the vessel remained in her helpless position until broken to pieces by the tremendous seas which swept over her. The crew were washed overheard in groups by the remorseless waves, and drowned or dashed to death amid the rocks.
 How the News Was Obtsined.
 The news of the disaster was conveyed to Corunna, 8 distance of 60 miles over mountain roads, and when a relief corps organized and went to the scene of the wreck it was too late to be of any avail.
 The Serpent's crew proper consisted of 170 men. The remaining victims were relief crews which were being conveyed to other British men-of-war on the African station.
 Cost Over 5000, 900.
 The Serpent was a cruiser of the third class. She was built at Davenport in 1888, at a cost of $605, ,000.
 The admiralty officials maintain silence and decline to be interviewed on the sub ject of the disaster. They possess no organization through which news of such occurrence would be transmitted to them in advance of press reports, if the officers of the ill-fated vessel did not sur vive.
 Great Grief in England.
 Though the reports of almost total annihilation of the Serpent's complement were at first regarded as too terrible for belief, the impression has now become general that the story is true. The news spread like wildfire, causing lamenta tion in hundreds of homes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
THEY PART FOREVER
Birchall's Final Interview
 With His Wife.
TOUCHING SCENE IN PRISON
The Condemned Man Sends Message to His Heart-Broken Mother.

A GrOundless Rumor that He Committed
 Suicide-Preparing the Jail for TO-mor. rew's Execution BlrchalI Shows No
 Change of Heart-He Signs the Will
 Drawn Up by His Lawyer.
 WOODSTOCK, Ont, Nov. 13.-Birchall, it is said, has completely broken down and no longer wears his careless, indifferent smile. Rev. MT. Wade is with him much of the time now, and is doing everything in his power to effect change of heart, but so far without much encouragement.
 Everything is being put in shape about the jail for the execution tomorrow. The prisoners are cleaning the yard and 8 general housekeeping is now going on.
 pr. Rice, the jail surgeon, visited the prisoner to-day and found him in ex- cellent health. The doctor states that the mental strain is making no impress sion on the constitution of the prisoner.
 Interest in the Execution.
 Interest in the case grows as the hour for his execution approaches. Rep resentatives of American, Canadian and English newspapers are here by the score Hundreds of applications have been re- ceived of those anxious to witness the hanging, but few of them have been granted. A strong force will guard the jail on Friday. No one is allowed to enter the prison except the Rev. Mr. Wade, Mrs. Birchall, or others the pris. oner may express a desire to see.
 He Makes His Will.
 Last night MT. Finkle, one of his law yers, drew up will which the condemned man signed. Turnkey Forbes and Mir. Leetham, Birchall's college friend, are appointed the executors, and all of his effects, including legacy which he says is coming to him, are bequeathed to his wife. His watch, worth about $5, he has promised to George Perry, his day guard; but his wife has bought a magnificent gold watch for Turnkey Forbes. Last Interview With His Wife, F Last night he had the final interview with his wife, and the parting was touch ing in the extreme. By the order of the Attorney General the interview was granted, and the devoted woman, who still believes in her husband, although almost all the world is against him, spent four hours with him.
 They had a long talk on many subjects. The condemned man sent message to his friends in England, to his heart broken mother, his sorrowful sister and brother. Then followed one long finger ing embrace and look, and Mrs. Birchall ] was led out of the cell and dark stairway to look upon her husband no more in this life.
 She was driven to her hotel, where she passed the night in mysteries.
 The groundless rumor that MT. and Mrs. Birchall had committed suicide got | extensive circulation last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
BARRACKS BURNED.

The Inmates Rescued by Means of Lad-
 ders Amid Great Excitement.
 LONDON, Nov. 13.-The Guards Vel hngton Barracks have been destroyed by fire. The fire originated under the stair. case in the quarters of the married men. All the adult inmates were rescued by means of ladders amid great excitement. A number of children suffering with measles were wrapped in blankets and taken to places of shelter, but two of the little patients are missing, and it is feared they were overlooked in the confusion and have perished in the flames.
 When the fire was discovered and the signal for fire parade" was sounded on the bugles, the troops assembled promptly with splendid discipline, and worked eagerly and effectively, according to the manual. The officers were delighted with the intelligence and willingness displayed under the emergency, and cheered the men on in their heroic efforts to gain control of the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
DoUBLEITRAcEDY
After Shooting 8 Young Widow Robert
 Kerr Blew His Brains Ont.

EGFE DIG" HE EEAlnb OAEs
 NEWARK, N. J. Nov. 13.-A tragedy in Orange last night resulted in the fatal wounding of z woman by her lover and the death of tue man, who shot himself.
 For number of years Max Knoble kept small saloon on Garfield street, nearly opposite the City Building, in Orange. Some time ago he died and his widow has since carried on the business. She is pale delicate woman about 30 years old, with a pleasant face and a cheerful manner.
 Among the steady frequenters of the saloon was Robert Kerr, a good-looking young fellow about 35 years old. He was formerly in the employ of s. Scheuer & Co.,, the Orange grocers, and discharged because he was considered light witted. He told his Orange friends he was 8 single man, although he had wife and two children living in Newark.
 For some time past Kerr has been urg- ing Mrs. Knoble to marry him, but she knew he was a married man. He was a good customer in the saloon and she did not want to lose his trade, and so CO., quetted with him.
 The couple were in the saloon together last night, and at a quarter to 10 o'clock the people outside heard two pistol shots. Policeman Cooper of Orange went into the saloon and found Mrs. Knoble lying on the floor in pool of blood. Raising her up he found that she had been shot in front of the left ear.
 She was asked who shot her and gasped out, "Bob," and moment later said, "He's shot himself'' A search of the block was made and Kerr was found dead. He had passed out of the saloon by a rear door, and going through an alley to an old woodshed near the rear of the lot he shot himself.
 The woman wes taken to the Memorial Hospital in a dying condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
The Kaiser Opens the PrussIan Diet.

BERLIN, Nov. 13.-Kmperor William opened the Prussian Diet and in his speech from the throne said that in view of the friendly relations existing between Prussia and all other foreign States-re- lations which had been strengthened dur the present year-the country could look forward with confidence to the further preservation of peace. The speech also announced that bills would be presented in the Diet providing for reform in tax ation, for the organization of provincial councils and for the establishment of elementary schools. The financial con- dition of the kingdom is shown to be sat isfactory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Ready for the o'shea.Trlal.

LONDON, Nov. 13.-The petition filed by Captain O'Shea in the Divorce Court against Mrs. O'Shea and Charles Stewart
 Parnell will come up for hearing this week. Various conflicting rumors are afoat regarding the course that the pro- ceedings will probably take, but they are little more than unfounded gossip. It has been stated that Mrs. O'Shea in- tended to apply for the appointment of a commission to examine witnesses abroad in support of certain allegations she had made against her husband, but there is no sign of any such move on her part. In fact, it is now too late.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13

L1OR SALE-Placards of "To Rent" ! Furnished Room To Rent" 'tFor Sa'e," and many other designs, loo each. At the DEMOCRAT office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.

A Passenger Train on the Reading Road
 Thrown Down an Embankment.
 LEBANON, Pa., Nov. 13.-The 5:15 pas senger train going west on the Reading road jumped the track at frog one mile east of Annville and was thrown down an embankment. Three passengers cars and baggage car were ove:3urrel, but although the train was cro .v;lcl. 70 one was killed and only seven rers'..s were hurt.
 Benjamin Kernict, the conductor, and Frank Pollask, baggage master, both of Reading, were the most seriously injured. They were badly crushed but are not fatally. injured. The others were but slightly hurt. All of the injured were brought here and sent OH their journey on later train
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
A Pennsy1vanian Dies in Paris.

ALLEGHENY C1TY, Pa., Nov. 13.-A dis patch from Paris, France, announces the death in that city of MT. Wilson McCandless, president of the Allegheny City National Bank. He was 50 years old. He was the victim of Bright's disease, and had been travelling several months, hoping to regain his health. MT. McCandless was we'll known in finan- cial circles, was wealthy and interested in many public enterprises. He leaves 8 widow and two children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Another Ocean Race.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-The rival racing steamships the City of New York and the at an early hour. The City of New York was the first to get away, leaving her pier adjoining the Christopher street ferry few minutes after 5 o'clock The Teutonic left her wharf, a few slips away, at 6 o'clock. This is the last trip but one in which the City of New York and Teutonic will race against each other, as by the agreement made between the home offices of the two companies the ships will leave on alternate weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Fight Between Military and Police.

GALWAY, Nov. 13.-Several fights took place here between the police and the military. In one of the encounters a police sergeant was severely injured. The military finally routed the police and chased them to their barracks. The Connaught Rangers, who took a promi. nent part in the disturbance, have beep ordered away from Galway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
THE X. OF L. ASSEMBLY.
A General Feeling that POwderly Will
 be Re-elected Grand NIaster.

DENVER. Col, Nov. 13.-The General Assembly of the Knights of Labor re- ceived congratulatory telegrams front he Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen, the State Alliance of Georgia and from the National headquarters of the Alliance at Washington. A committee was ap- pointed to send fraternal congratula- tions to the Patrons of Husbandry now in National convention at Atlanta, Ga., and to reply to the congratulations re- ceived.
 The committee appointed to prepare the various proposed changes in the by laws and constitution submitted their re- port, which will be taken up and dis cussed immediately. q.
 There has as yet been no mention of names as candidate for the position of Grand Master Workman, and there is a universal feeling that this means that Mir. Powderly will be reelected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Shot Himself Through the Heart

PITTsBURG, Nov.- 13.-A special from Oberlin, Ohio, says that H. J. King, father of H. c. King, professor of mathematics in Oberlin College, committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart. He was about 65 years old, and was formerly treasurer of Hillsdale Seminary, and in later yearA assistant treasurer of Oberlin. Dependency is said to be the cause ot the rash act,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
To be Tried for Conspiracy.

PATERSON, N. J., Nov. 13.-Great inter- est is sure to be taken in the trial of Richard D. Young of this place for con- spiracy. Young conceded 8 scheme to obtain a divorce from his wife Her friends exposed the plot and Young fled to California. Yesterday he returned to New York and was promptly arrested. Young was assisted in the conspiracy by his bookkeeper, Theodore w. Tovey, who is now under arrest. The Youngs moved in fashionable society here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Three HIen Drowned.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Nov. 13.-William Hastings, John Whalen and Thomas Wadsworth were drowned in rough weather in Ipswich Bay. They were on 8 sparling trip, and left their schooner in 8 dory. The boat has been found, but there is no trace of the men. Wadsworth belonged in Meriden, Conn.,; Hastings was a Scotchman, and leaves a widow and five children; Whalen belonged in California
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Terrorized by Wild Animals.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Nov. 13.-The woods between Connecticut and this State are full of wildcats, foxes and other savage beasts this fall. A large brown and white wildcat killed John Clark's coon dog in Sprague. A wildcat followed two boys home from school and would have attacked them had not a hunter come along. Henroosts along the border are suffering. Trapper George Pearce of South Killingly has killed 15 foxes since Octobar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Live Stock Insurance,

The Rhode Island Mutual Live Stock Insurance Go was chartered by special act of the legislature of the state, June 1,199S, and has been doing successful business ever since, having written half million insurance and paid claims, amounting to many thousand dollars.
 The Hon o. K. Fy1er, commissioner of insurance for the state of Connecticut, has recently made thorough examination of this company and has admitted it to do bus mess in this state. There are in the state of Connecticut over ten millions of dollars invested in horses, and it would be per- fectly safe to say that within ten years three fourths of this property will become total loss by death, or in other words, horse owners will lose between seven and eight million dollars within the next ten years unless protected by insur- ance. For further particulars and pros- pectus call on or write to
 w. J. GA SSIDE, Fire, Life and Accident Insurance Agency,
 Room 19 Platt's Building,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
The Jewish Prosecutions.

LONDON, Nov. 13.-The Archbishop of Canterbury, Cardinal Manning, four dukes and many peers, commoners and college professors have signed memorial to the Lord Mayor, asking him to convene a meeting at the Mansion House to dis cuss the subject of the persecution of the Jews in Russia. The Lord Mayor has accordingly called such a meeting for November 24
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Dr. IkOch's Discovery.

BERLIN, Nov. 13.--Prof. Koch will pub- fish to the world on Saturday the compo- sition of his cure for consumption. Any physician who desires further, informa- tion as to details may thereafter apply to Dr. Cornet, Prof. Koch'ss assistant, who has established hospitals for the treat ment of home and foreign patients. Prof. Rock will now begin experimenting for 8 cure of diphtheria.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Close Congressional Contast.

ELM1RA, N. Y., Nov. 13.-The official count on Congressman in the 18th Con- gressional District is complete and is as follows: For Rockwell, Dem., Chemung County, 671 plurality; Seneca County, 287 plurality. For Moves, Rep, Schuyler County, 216 plurality; Tompkins, 645 plurality; RockwelPs plurality in the district, 97.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Several Cars Jumped tbo Track

ALBANY, N Y., Nov. 13-Several cars of 8 freight train on the New York Gen. tral & Hudson River Railroad jumped a switch east of Schodack last evening. All the tracks were blocked for about four hours. No one was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Death of a Prominent Doctor.

KENNETT, Pa., Nov. 13.-Dr. Richard J. Lewis died here during the morning of pneumonia at his residence, Cedar Croft" the home of the late Bayard Taylor, after an illness of two days. He was born in Philadelphia in 1927. From 1877 to 1887 he was president of the board of trustees of Jefferson College He also served as president of the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania and as president of the Philadelphia County Medical Society
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
A Murder Trial Suddenly Ended.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa., Nov. 13.-The trial of John Pryor for the murder of Hugh Graham at Duryea last April came to a sudden end. James Griffith, one of the jurors, received a telegram announcing the death of his child. After brief cou- sultation defendants attorney offered to plead guilty of manslaughter. The plea was accepted and Pryor was remanded for Snntenca -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Struck by a Train and Killed.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y., Nov. 13.-A buggy containing two young women named Kate Brown and Kate Sauerborn was struck by an express train at Chryster's Crossing, near Schenectady, last evening. Miss Sauerborn was instantly killed and Miss Brown badly injured. Miss Brown was taken to a hospital at Albany. The remains of Miss Sauerborn were taken tc Schenectady where both women lived.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Grievance of Railroad Emploves.

PrrTsBURG, Pa., Nov. 13.-Nearly all the members of the General Grievance Com mittee of the employees of the Pennsylva- nia Railroad Company west of Pittsburg are now in this city. The members of the different branches will report their grievances to the General Grievance Committee who will discuss them and lay them before the Pennsylvania Con- pany officials for action. The principal question concerns a schedule of wages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Damages Against a Newspaper.

PROVIDENCE, R. T., Nov. 13.-In the Su- preme Court before Chief Justice Durfee, Miss Henrietta D. l. Luft, who brought suit against Robert J. Sullivan, pub fisher of the Telegram, to recover the sum of $15, ,O00 damages on account of an alleged ibellous article published in that paper, which, as charged, reflected upon the good name of the plaintiff, the judge decided that damages to the extent of $2, ,4S5. 50 be awarded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Arranging the Committees.

ALBAlSY, N. Y, Nov. 13.-Already the Hon. William F. Sheehan, prospective Speaker of the Assembly, has had con. ference with Chairman Murphy of the State Committee and Governor Hill, rela, tive to the schedule of chairmen of the various committees of the Assembly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Mayor Grants Election Expenses.

NEW YORK, Nov. i3.-Mayor Grant has filed the statement of his expenses in the recent election, in accordance with the Corrupt Practices Law. The aggregate is $7,238. The greater part is itemized as printers bills. He spent $1,044 for ad- YertiSinp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Disastrous Village Fire.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Nov. 13.--Fire started ct 4 a. m. at the village of Hemlock Lake in building owned by Robert Hoare and occupied by James B. Patterson as store, and the postoffiee. The Women's Chris tian Temperance Union building was burned with the furniture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Ce1man's Friends Plotting.

LONDON, Nov. 13.-Advices from Bu- enos Ayres represent serious condition of affairs at the Capital, and that another attempt at revolution is apprehended, the deposed President Celman having many supporters in the provinces who wish to see him restored.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
Arrested for Bribing Voters.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y, Nov. 1s..Jacob Shell, ex-Sheriff of Montgomery County, and Abner H. Burtch, chairman of the Republican County Committee, were ar rested on the charge of bribing voters at the recent election. They were held for the grand jury in the sum of $500 bail each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-13
The Deadlock Broken.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., Nov. 13.-The tie in the Onondaga Board of Supervisors was broken by the election of Marshal R. Dyer, Democrat, as chairman, and of Myles O'Sullivan, Belden Republican, as clerk