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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
TRACKING THE MuRoERERs.
One of the Nicely Brothers Captured and
the Others Surrounded In q Cave.

One OF the Nicely Brothers Captured and
the Others Surrounded In q Cave.
SOMERSET, Pa, Dec. david Nicely,
one of the four prisoners who escaped
from the county jail, has been recap
tured and is again locked up.
William Ferner, g. young farmer, re-
siding mile from town, who was aiding
in the search for the escaped prisoners,
returned home before daylight and found
Dave Nicely secreted under some hay in
Ferner's stable with his leg and arm
broken. Nicely surrendered without
trouble. He was almost dead from ex-
posture, being thinly clad and suffering
great pain from his injuries.
While escaping, he fell from the rope,
breaking leg and an arm. His COM
panions carried him to Ferner's stable,
secreted him and abandoned him. Dave
says his three companions were also more
or less injured while escaping, but that
they are now safe from their pursuers
Joe Queer, the escaping prisoner who
fell from the top of the Jail to the ground,
is said to be dying from injuries received
One of the pursuers has Just returned
with the story that Joe Nicely, Keyser
and Henderson have been traced to a
cave in the mountain just over the West
moreland County line, where they are
surrounded. They had arms, ammun1-
ton and food placed there in advance,
and much difficulty will be experienced
in taking them. There is now no doubt
that Keyser and Henderson, who were
charged with trivial offences, were in the
deep-laid plot to rescue the Nicelys, and
committed the offences with the object
in view Of being placed in Jail so that
they could assist in the escape.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-For New England:
Light SHOWS; northerly winds; lower tempera-
ture.
For Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey and Delaware: Light
SHOWS northerly winds; lower temperature;
cold wave. The temperature will fall IL de-
grees in New York city, Philadelphia and
Harrisburg.
For Western New York and Western Penn
sylvania: Light SHOWS; northerly winds;
lower Temperatures; cold wave in Western
Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
A SILVER SCANDAL.

Startling Resolution offered in the House
of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Dec. AIN the House
Representative Dockery, of Missouri, Of
fered for reference a resolution reciting
that it is alleged that 10 Senators and IS
Representatives, pending the passage of
the Silver bill, were admitted to partner
ship in various "silver POOLS" by which
they realized 81, 600, 900 profits in the adj
vance Of silver after the passage of the
act; and directing the Committee on Coin
age, Weights and Measures to inquire
into all the facts and circumstances con-
nected with the alleged purchase and sale
OF silver. ~ .. g.. ....... 81.
The committee shall have leave to send
for papers and persons and to report at
any time
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
AN ELECTRIC CENSUS.

Amazing Growth of Telegraphy in Half a
Century.
In 1887 the first practical telegraph
was worked in England, after crude
attempt made in 1885, on line of
thirteen miles between Paddington and
Drayton. In 1874 a telegraph line was
opened between Washington and Balti-
more. In 1850 copper wire insulated
in gutta percha was submerged between
Dover and Calais, and the first subma-
rine telegraph was laid by the late T. R
Champion.
There are now 942 submarine cables,
exclusive Of the seven Atlantic cables,
with an aggregate of liz, TAO nautical
miles The overland telegraph is al
ready worldwide institution, in which
there is total of l, $3.50, 900 miles of wire,
enough of the attenuated metal to go
around the equatorial belt of the globe
Just thirty times The number Of words
transmitted. the miles travelled and the
cash changing hands would tax the,
enumeration table.
The United States have 777 500 miles
Of wire, and in 1889 no less than Sc, OOO,-
900 messages were sent through the
country. France has 800, 800 miles of
wire, on which in 1889 were transmitted
80. 05O. 900 dispatches Great Britain
has 100, 600 miles of metal line, and in
1889 sent $4,000, 600 messages Rus
STA has spun out ITO. 500 miles, and in
1889 gave the operators 10, $50, 7s0 mes
sages to dispatch Australia has
strung no fewer than los, 800 miles of
wire across its surface, and transmitted
in one year IL. 600, 600 messages. Italy
has 10. 500 miles, and has made an an
nual record of about 1000. 900 electric
messages. Canada has SO, 500 miles of
wire, and did a business in 1889 of 4, OFF,
6s1 dispatches. Egypt has $500 miles,
and is in connection with India and En-
last year 1, 600 206 communications were
carried from one end of the world to the
other. China has 8, 500 miles of wire
across Mongolia, and japan owns no
less than 16, 800 miles, over which s. 00O,-
900 messages were sent in one year
New Zealand has strung itself with H.
375 miles Of metal cord, and dispatched
l. 1856, 1894 messages. Tasmania has 2, 500
miles Of telegraph wires. Persia claims,
in partnership with European wires,
about g, 1874 miles South Africa has a
credit Of 4,810 miles, and even ST.
Helena, the island prison of the great
Corsican, has thirteen miles of the uni
versal cobwebbing its rocks.
The telegraph systems of the world
have unrolled the wire reel without
stint, and If we add to the !, 1888, 900 miles
used for telegraph purposes the whole
sale appropriation by the telephone sys-
tenn, the sum total would be enormous.
Iron.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
THE BOY GOT 1T.
And After He Had 1t, Everybody in the Ca
Smiled.

And After He Had 1t, Everybody In the Can
+i~ Smiled.
1t was in a passenger coach on the
Delaware & Lackawanna road. A
woman who had a seat alone had a COW
cred basket on the other half of it.
Across from her was mother and her
boy, the latter about eight years Of age
He had been asleep, but awoke just as
the woman with the basket got COM
fortably seated. For about two min
utes he wondered over the contents,
then he settled down to the belief that
the basket held half a peck Of fried
cakes. The thought made him hungry,
and he whispered to his mother:
ma! ma! want it'll"
She was leaning against the window,
and half asleep, and she made no reply.
II say I want itl'' exclaimed the lad.
Eyes, Charley" she sleepily replied.
"Tm hungry"
"Yes"
''Will she care?"
No answer.
81 say, will she care?''
'Don't bother mamma now, dear"
"But can get it?"
IL guess So"
The owner of the basket was looking
out of the window. The boy watched
her for two or three minutes, and then
carefully slipped out of his seat to the
one in rear of hers. From that point
he could reach the basket, and he lost
NO time. A peg held the cover in place,
and he drew it out and carefully pushed
his hand under the lid. 1t was only
fairly in the basket when there was a
spit and hiss followed by wild yell
from the boy, and next instant a thump-
ing big Tom cat which had nearly Bit
ten finger off, leaped out of the basket
upon the boys head. 1t stayed long
enough to draw blood from half dozen
scratches, and then bounded to the
floor, ran down the aisle and leaped out
Of an open window. The boys yells
reused the car in an instant and his
mother soon had him in her arms It
took several minutes to explain the sit
uation, and then the woman with the
basket added:
81 was a-takin' that cat up to my sis
ter Mary. So 1t was M. basket the boy
wanted, Ell? i heard him teasin' and
teasin', and his mother said he could
have it, and I guess to swum he got it.
and all there was in it!'-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

Butter-Market quiet. Lreamery-Eastern,
Q6 GAGS c.; Western, 20 cas- c.; Elgins
IS c.a29 O.; imitation, 20 G. aga G. Dairy
- Eastern, half firkin tubs, 90 GAGS O. East
ern, Welsh tubs, 20 c, a221xc.: Westean, IL c.
alt o. Factory-Ffesh, 10 Gale c. June
packed, 10c. a13c.
Cheese-MarKet quiet. Factory-New York
cheddar, 01<c, a9I<c. Western, nrSte, 80, q
Q. Creamery-N New York, part SKINS, Sea
7c.: full skins, &c .a3c.
ERgs-Markst steady. Eastern, ffsts, 30 0.
a27 O.; Canadian, fir1ts, 22 c.a23 O.; West
ern, hrsts, 25Ikc.a2U O. LINED - Eastern.
frsts, 10 c.al511c.: Canadian, nrets, 10 GA
nFste. 21C. aX0C,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
Pardon for a Murderer,

SING SING, N. Y, Dec. 2.-Edward Hol-
land, sentenced to imprisonment for life
in Sing Sing for murder, was discharged
q free man through the executive Glenn
sncy of Governor Hill. The conditions
of the Communication are: Holland shall
totally abstain from intoxicating drinks
for five years from to-day, and that if
shis condition be violated he shall serve
his life sentence.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
Fire Fighters killed and injured.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2.-Fire in the
Campbell Manufacturing Company, on
the canal bank at the foot of Robson
street, Manayunk, last evening, caused
damage to the extent of $500, 900. One
fireman was instantly killed and three
others were injured by falling walls.
The victims were: Charles Snyder, in
stantly killed; Joseph Carter, John Col
flesh and Edwin Schofeld seriously
injured
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
License Application.

Town Clerks Office, Waterbury, Conn.
Nov. 81, 1890. This is to certify that
Leander Whiteman has fled an applica-
ton to sell spirituous and Intoxicating
liquors at No 124 1-2 North Main street.
in said town, and is endorsed by Chas.
J. Cleveland, Martin w. Crossen, w. W.
Hubbell, David NJ. Pritchard, Albert A.
Irion, electors and taxpayers in said town.
JAMES ]. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02

"A remarkable case of faithfulness
in duty occurred in Hanover. Aswitch-
man, who was about to attend to the
switches of an approaching train, saw
his little daughter with her clothes on
fire. He did not leave his post, but set
his switch first, and then ran to her as
sistance The child died of her wounds,
but the train passed safely.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
Parnell,s Wedding Day.

LONDON, Dec 2.-Mr Parnell, it is said,
has already appointed the wedding day
about six months hence for himself and
Mrs. O'Shea. Those who have met the
pair say that they are passionately de-
voted to each other, and that Mrs.
O'Shea's one ambition for years has been
to become Mrs. Parnell.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02

SHAMoK1N, Pa, Dec. 2.-Work was sus-
pended in the Cameron colliery, owned
by the Pennsylvania Railroad, last even
ing. The mining settlement of Hickory
Ridge is deserted. During the past few
days most of its population of 800 have
left for the Pittsburg bituminoup Ens1on.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
scl,aefer Defeats slosson.

NV YORK, Dec. 2.-The great billiard
ecmSasS for the championship Of the
wartd, n cup emblematic of the same and
81, 600 side, between Jacob Schaefer and
George f. Slosson, last night, was won
by Schaefer, who ran out his 800 points
while Slosson was scoring 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02

I'm the Bric-a-brac Shop-"Here is a
most beaut iful little cabinet, style Louis
XIV" 'But it does not seem to me to
be quite the style of LOUIS XIV" ''Oh,
my dear madam, it is the Louis Fiji
teenthest thing have in my whole col
lection. "-Fliegende Blatter.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02

OcALA, Fla, Dec. 2.-The Farmers AL
lance Convention was formally opened
to-day in connection with the Inaugural
ton of the Sub-Tropical Exposition.
There is an immense crowd present.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
Alleged nIalnractica.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. Mrs. Susan
Ehlein has brought suit in the Supreme
Court against DIR. Samuel N. Brayton, 8
prominent physician, for $40, 900 damages
for alleged malpractice.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02

TITS bad idea" said man as he
wandered up the theater lobby, 'tfor a
manager to declare himself politically.
even though your opinions may be In
Avor Of protection, it isn't good thing
70 ptCclNim them publicly In this man.
he&" why, ] haven't What are you
alking shout2" '"rhat sign yon have
hpng op-Tyee list entirely klspend%
yENah SnRtQn RQaA 81 tsassf'
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02

LONDON, Dec. 2.-Advices from the
Irish cities state that the declaration Of
the ENJOYS to America against Parnell
has had a marked effect in turning senti-
ment away from him.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
Approve che Anti-Parnell ManIfesto.

NEW YORK, Dec. APPOINTMENT Irish
men of this city express favorable
opinions of the anti-Parnell manifesto of
Dillon and O'Brien.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
Caught by q Cave-in.

TITUsvILLE, Pa, Dec. "A sewer trench
caved in on six men here and Nathaniel
Baker, colored, was killed. A mass of
earth fell directly on him. The other
men barely escaped with their lives.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
Grain Elevator BurraAA

BOSTON, Dec. 2.-W. II. Briggs & Co.'s
grain elevator was burned last night with
10000 bushels of corn and 700 bags Of
meal. Loss estimated at $25, 1000.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02

"A story is going the rounds of "a
Georgia man who broke his neck with g
sneeze." It isn't supposed 20 be tkNss
but IT is used as warning.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
increase In the Public Debt.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The Treasury De-
partment debt statement shows an in
crease in the public debt during the past
month amounting to SO, 130,S19t
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
VIII Push the Election Bill

WASHINGTON, Dec 2. Republican Sen.
Ators In caucus agreed to press the Fed
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02

l ! | |
TOWELS
I
-IoI-

We offer a bargain in Towels
viz -
100 dozen All Linen, Da-
mask, Huck, Dat Meal, Honey
Comb and Plaid Towels at 124c
each.
Now is the time to buy these
goods when you can get them
at less than old prices. We
offer also a lot of bleached
and unbleached Turkish Towels
at the same price, 123c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
Damon & Shippy
One Price Cash Shoe Store,
American Building, 1903 Bank Street,
FOR. SALE.

Look at No. 80 Maple street also the lot east Of
t. Do you like Hayden street = An old house
on Bridge street, will sell 1t, make me an offer.
N. Main street places must be unloadet, call in.
On West Side houses and lots, on South Main a
small place for 81 $780, East Main 81, 400. In
Woodtick house of rooms barn is 10, sheds
wagon house, chicken coops IS feet long, 8 acres,
besides pond on which ducks, could swim, all
for 500. Two old houses and piece of land
with them, minutes walk from Center
Square, all for $1,000, near 1t nice
tossett street with all the improIvcms, l1s
necessary for comfort, ease and profit Field
street, one of the rare chances to get a home
which is at once convenient to the center, shops
and railroad stations and at the same time in q
polite neehborhoOd the owner has got the
You know all about the Naugatuck tramway
company's line, am selling lots on the line and
q few steps east of 1t. ! also have some very
nice lots all round the new park which will be
the pride Of the city of rolls, presses and wire
blocks. have received a new batch of houses,
farms and building lots, also few business
stands near the center, also small lot just
right for a shop.
TIERNEY'S Real Estate Office
Tierney's Block, 131 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02

We are offering some of the
most remarkable bargains in
Footwear we ever had the pleas
ure of placing before the trade.
Every desirable style of Shoe
that Fashion or Common Sense
has given the pat of approval,
and whatever bright things we
see in the market, come here.
A choice line Of Misses and
Children's Calf Spring Heel
Shoes at moderate prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Dec. Money on call to-da y,
2 per cent.
BONDS.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-02

We have collected from our
stock lot of
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1890-08-23

burscment OF said ten mills tax. 70 disbursc
the same as ~hereinbefore provided and they
lions of this act. such other revenues as may
be necessary to pay in full the principal and
interest as hereinbefOFe provided and the
vide for the pay ment of the principal and in
terest of said bonds shall be irrepealable and
shall continue in force until said bonds shall
all have been paid. and this provision shall be
declared u contract In favor of the holder or
holders of said bonds.
SECTION II. Be it further enacted, ETC..
That should any officer charged with the duty
of collecting or disbursing revenues, under the
provisions of this act. neglect or refuse to per
form the duties devOlying on him under this act
then said board or any holders of bonds issued
under this act may apply and obtain from any
Judge of the court of competent jurisdiction a
mandanus in order to compel such delinquent
officer to proceed TO discharge his duties pur-
suant to the provisions of this act.
SECTION IL. Be it further enacted, ETC..
That any member. levee inspector, or other
officer of the board, in case of threatened dan
ger or urgent necessity. may order out all or
AS many as may he necessary of the persons Ii
able for road duty under existing laws, and
cause them TO work on the ievees. For such
shall be paid by the board at such rates as
may be fixed by the board. Any person sub
ject to road duty, who being duly notified,
shall fail to attend and render immediate SER
vice. shall be guilty of a misdemeanOr and on
conviction thereof. before any justice of
peace of the parish shall be fined not less than
NV HOF HUH ludu UWtUty uOlidTs.
SECTION 10. Be it further enacted. etc,
That the bonds for one million dollars author
lied by section twelve of this act to be issued
shall be deposited with the State Ire asurer as
soon as the same shall have been printed and
before the same shall have been signed by the
president of said board officially, and attested
by the signature of the secretary and seal of
said board of commissioners as provided by
section twelve of this act, and said Treasurer
shall receipt for same and said bonds shall
be registered at the Office of the Auditor, who
shall keep a record of same, and such bonds
shall not be withdrawn from the treasury of
the State except upon the warrant of the Au-
ditor of Public Accounts issued upon the Or
der of the president of the board of commits
sioners. coantersigned by the secretary and in
pursuance of a resolution of said board adopt
ed at a regular meeting and the Auditor and
of the State shall keep a record of
said bonds subject to the inspection of any
person interested ; and bonds thus withdrawn
from the treasury shall be conclusively pre-
sumed to have been emitted, issued and nego-
tiated by said board.
SECTION 20. Be ii further enacted, etc.,
That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with
this act are hereby repealed.
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The Crookedest Road in all Creation.

The most wonderful piece of railroad
engineering l have seen. writes n COR
respondent, is on the line of the Pied
mont Air Line in Western North Caro-
lima. The railway leaves Asheville,
that noted s%anitariun, and proceeds
as best it a to get owe the Blue
Ridge Mountains. First there is the
Salamanca tunnel, which is about a
third of Il mile long. After that there
are six other tunnels somethwhat
sh )rter. Then from the top of the
mountain the railway undertakes to
wind its way down into the valley of
the Catawba River, or Mill Creek.
The road here is probably the crook
edness in all creation. 1t winds and
rewinds, and twists and goes over and
under itself in such a way that it is
perfectly b%ewildering to the traveller
who wishes to know in what particu-
lar part of the mountain lie is. From
Little St. Bernard. q peak that is above
the Round Knob Valley, the railway
can be seen in seventeen different
places, working up and down the
mountain. and no two sections of the
track are Oh the same elevation. The
train runs down this crooked iron
pathway with all steam shut off and
the brakes turned on. 1t is o scary
experience for II traveller, but the road
bed 10 perfect and has all been rock
ballasted and laid with heaviest steel
rails, and no accident has ever vet
taken place on that portion of the line,
80 the chances are that startling az the
ride j. to II traveller accustomed to le-
vel railways, that portion of the track
is safer than many otter lines that
have less grades and crooks upon
them. Bnt anyhow it is worth risking
soinetl ing. if it is any risk, to enjoy
the wonderful ride winding round The
mountains and descending into the val
ley Of the Cataw ia. Elk.
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A BIighting influence.

In Pharoah's dream the stp ks of corn
Were beautifully cared
But every ear was blighted, when
The wind blew through Its beard.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-05-15
CHJRCHES:

CATHOLIC CHURCH, Arcadia College
and Pilot Knob. l.. e. WERNERr Rector.
High Mass aud sermon at Arcadia College
every sunday at o'clock \. NJ. EeSperS and
BenelictiCn OF the Blessed Sacrament at :
O'Clock 2. ". High Mass and sermon and
Beacdiction ut Pilot Knob Catholic Church
st 10:30 o'clock \. ". Sunday School for
children at 80 O'Clock r. NJ
NJ. f. CHURCH, Cor. Reynolds and
Mountain Streets, Isaac BORIS, Pastor. Res
idCnce: IrOntOn. Services every Sabbath
1T ii A. NJ. and 80 p. VI. sunday school
$50 A. NJ. Glass Meeting sunday afternoon
ut 5 o'clock Prayer Meeting Tuesday and
Thursday evenings. All are invited.
NJ. +. CHURCH, SOUTH, Fort Hill,
between IrOntOn and Arcadia. Rev. 4. L.
TIDWELL, Pastor. Preaching every sunday,
morning and evening. Prayer meeting eve
ry Wednesday evening. Sabbath School at
$50 4. VI.
BAPTIST CHURCH, Madison street,
near Knob street, y. VI. SHOUSH. Pastor.
Residence IrOntOn. Preaching on every
Saturday before the first Sunday ..Of each
month at 2:i0 p. NJ. and on the first and third
Sundays at II \. NJ. Sunday School every
Sunday at $50 \. NJ. and Prayer Meeting
every Tuesday evening at 1::iJ T.. NJ.
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Pilot Knob.
Rev. ROBERT SMUCKAL, Pastor.
A. NJ. Z. CHURCH, Corner Shepherd
and Washington streets, Ironton. \. ABB
ANATHY, pastor.