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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
HAMLETS IN ASHES
Fire Still Sweeping Through
 the Pennsylvania Woods.
MANY PEOPLE ARE MISSING.
Over Four Thousand Acres Ahame Near
 Huntington, Pa

The Town of NIIddleburG Wiped Out and
 the Town OfGaines Scorched-HsvOc in
 Timber Lands-Hundreds of People
 Homeless fin NIichIEan-Cars Without
 Number Melted to Ashes.
 HUNT1NToN, Pa., May 18-The wood land in many parts of the county is be- ing rapidly swept away by forest fires. Within radius of this place over 4,000 acres are estimated to be aflame.
 The mountain fires aro beyond all human control and can only be extin- guished by a rainfall. The sections suf- fering most are in the East Broad Top region, where the fire extends nearly to Wells Tannery in Fulton County, and on Tussey's Mountain, Rays Hill and War rior's Ridge.
 In Broad Top Solomon Koch, William Koch, and Eli Bates farm buildings have been seriously threatened for nearly eight hours, and in Trough Creek Val ley Isaac Taylor, Wilson Houok and Michael Martins properties are moment arily threatened with destruction. The farmers in the whole burning district have sustained irreparable loss to fencing and hundreds of acres of growing grain have been ruined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
NEWS OF THE DAY.

A destructive drouth prevail in the South Side counties of Virginia
 Several colheries in the Schuylkili coal region which have been idle have re- sumed.
 E. Wilson, piano dealer, of Boston has aSSignsd. Liabilities, $7o,o0o; assets,
 Two thousand persons are attending the Railway Conductors convention now in session in St. Louis.
 The Chicago Cigar MAufacturers' As sociation has refused to arbittate with the striking cigArmakers.
 The bill to extend Che charter of the present Cape Cod Ship Canal Company was rejected by the Massachusetts Sem ate.
 The contractors and builders of Wilkes barre, Pa, have agreed with the Carpen- ters and Joiners' Union to adopt the nine-hour day.
 Secretary Tracy will go to Portsmouth, N. H., July so as to be present at the celebration. It is also stated that the white squadron will rendezvous there at that time.
 Alfred Leavitt, for thirty years the keeper of the lighthouse at White Island, Isle of Shoals, and of Boon Island light s, is dead at his home in Hampton, N. H., aged 73 years.
 Edward W. Hallinger, the negro pu- gilist, who murdered his paramour, Mary Paterson, in Jersey City April 5, and who pleaded guilty to the crime, was sem fenced to be hanged Juno 30.
 The mystery of the disappearance of William Barstow, of Providence, R L, who left his residence a week ago Sat urday, has been solved by the finding of his body in the water at Mills Wharf in Providence. It is evidently case of sui eide.
 Allen Sly and O. A. Burton of Clyde, N. r., were found early in the morn- ing la an unconseious condition at the Clyde Hotel, caused by inhaling gas. Going to the hotel at a late hour they blew out the gas and retired. They win probably recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
SEDGWICK,
HIS Bank St, and lo4 So. Main St.

The store No 93 Bank street (now 115) which have occupied for the past six years being too limited to accommodate the steady increase of trade, necessitated more commodious quarters, consequently have leased for n term of years the store directly in the rear (Meigs' new block) and running to South Main street, and have just completed an addition connecting the two stores. makiugit one continuous room extending from Bank to South Main street. with an entrance on both streets.
 The new store in Meigs' block has been nicely fitted and furnished, making 1t the most elegant Fine Tailoring parlors in New Englnnd, and will be used exclusive ly as a Custom Department.
 The front store has been extensively im- proved and will be occupied as Mems Furnishing Department, making two dis tinct departments and making each de- partment attractive and roomy.
 The Mems Furnishing department Is now overfowing with all the novelties of the season. The goods are Fresh, New, De sirable and Cheap, and as an especial in ducement for those who desire Fancy Shirt for spring I am offering Cluett x Coon's Crown Monarch Shirts which have always been sold for $1.50 at 95 cents.,
 The custom Department as usual is stocked with more extensive and elaborate line than any tailoring establishment m Conn, consisting of all the latest and most desirable Suitings, Overcoatings and Trouserings the market affords, (My trous- erings are unusually fne) and no effort will be spared to please. The garments will be turned out in the most approved style, and made by the most skilled work" men.
 The public are invited to call and look at my mammoth stock and beautiful store. It will be pleasure to show you.
 Entrance l15 Bank St, (formerly 93) and 1O4 South Main St. Respectfully,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
AIiIIers Sail for Europe To-Day.

NEW YoRK, May 13.-Early this morn ing 75 delegates to the National Mil lers' Convention sailed fo Europe for the pur- pose of making a critical examination of the London flour markets. The 1nillers that remain in the city took an excursion around the bay on the steamer Grand Re- public as guests of the Produce Exchange. steamer The following officers were elected: President, A. R. James, Buffalo; First Vice-President, Henry Halliday, Cairo, Ill; Second Vice-President, L. D. Porter, winona, Minn; Treasurer, S. H. Seamans, Milwaukee, Wis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
MURDEROUS ATTACK
A Japanese Attempts the Life
 of the Czar's Son.
STRUCK TWICE WITH A SWORD
The Helmet Worn by the Heir to All the
 Russias Saves His Life.

Report that the Assassin is n Lunatic
 -Japan's Emperor Hurries to Tender
 His Sympathy to the Wounded Russian
 Prince-The Czarina Prostrated When
 She Heard the News.
 SHANGHAI, May 13.-The following par ticulars have been received of the attack on the Czarewitch:
 The Czarewitch had gone to the pie turesque resort called Otau, on Lake Bin aumi, six miles from Kioto. There a na- tive policeman named Tsuda Sanzo, at tackled the Prince, striking him on the head with his sword without intent to murder.
 Owing to the thickness of the sun helmet worn by the Prince the sword was deflected, and described cut down the side of the forehead, not of serious character. The imperial party hastened back to Kioto ard got surgical assistance
 The culprit is believed to be insane. The Japanese Emperor and his ministers hurried to kioto to express their sym pathy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
c1EvELAND TALKS.
He Delivers an Address Before the Demo-
 cratic Club of Buffalo.

cratic Club of Buffalo.
 BUFFALO, N. r., May 13.-The Cleve- land Democracy formally opened Its new club house last night. The building was ablaze with lights and redolent with tho perfume of flowers and plants, which abounded in profusion. The exercises were of a nature to bring out whatever enthusiasm was pent up in the 1,600 members of the club, and they gave free vent to it on every possible occasion.
 At a few minutes before o'clock ex- President Cleveland, escorted by the re- ception committed, entered the club house. His entrance was the signal for an outburst of enthusiasm which in creased to an ovation as the distinguished statesman bowed in response to the well come of his friends and admirers. When the storm of applause had died away the formal ceremonies were begun.
 The president of the club, Herbert F. Bissell, delivered an address upon the purposes and growth of the organization and of welcome to the guest of the even ing. Mir. Cleveland replied. He said: "As the smoke of the last stubbornly fought battle cleared away, no soldiers on the field were found surrounded by more tropics of victory than the forces of the Cleveland Democracy" He followed up these remarks with long speech on pub lie extravagance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
DEACON cooPER's DOWNFALL.
After Being Arrested on Several Charges
 He is Declared Insane.

AIter belnR arrested on several charges
 He is Declared Insane.
 MoRR1srowE, N. J., May 13.-Alexan- der Cooper of Sterling, deacon of the Methodist Church of that place, who was arrested fortnight ago on the charge of assaulting a woman member of the church. was brought to the jail here yesterday on the double complaint of as- sault and battery upon a nefghbor and striking his own daughter.
 Cooper was placed in room in the hospital ward to await examination as to his sanity. No sooner was the door locked upon him than he became violent and smashed tha chairs, hurled cuspidors at the grated doors and twisted the gas fixtures from their fastenings. When the warden and Sheriff Lindsley entered the place to quiet him he struck the lat ter in the jaw, knocking him down.
 In the morning he was visited by Dr. Hoffman. who decided upon examination that the deacon's reason had become de- throned, and he was therenpon commit ted to the Morris Plains Asylum. Cooper has been a deacon of the little church at Sterling for nineteen years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Catholic Knights of America Meet.

PHILADELPHIA, May 13.-The Supreme Council of the Catholic Knights of America convened during the morning in biennial session in St. Georges Hall, 18th and Arch streets The order has for its objects the uniting of all Catholics of every profession and business; to give all possible moral and material aid in its power to members of the order by hold ing.instructive and scientific lectures; by encouraging each other in business, and in establishing benefit fund from which $2,000 shall be paid at death. The Couu- cil has about 23,O00 members, divided among 42 States. The convention will last four days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
DIR. BRIGGS DEFEATED.

The New York Presbytery Says He Must
 Stand Trial for Heresy.
 NEW YORK, May 13.-Dr. Briggs must go to trial on the charge of heresy. The majority report of the New York Pres bytery demanding that he be placed on trial was adopted.
 When the vote was announced Dr. Briggs made protest and said he would make a complaint to the Synod, conclud- ing his remarks as.follows: "1 will have justice if I have to go to the Supreme Court of the country"
 A committee was appointed by the Presbytery to prepare the charges against Dr. Briggs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
OUR CANADIANS WANTED.
The Dominion Government Trying to In-
 duce Them to Return.


 duce Them to Return. OTTAWA, Ont, May l3.-Mr. Shepard, the special emigration agent in the New England States, in an interview with a reporter, spoke of the efforts of the Can adian Government to induce the Cam adians who are settled in the United States to return. He said that the work was progressing favorably, and that thousands are willing to come back if they had the means.
 Altogether there are about 291 ,000 Canadians in the New England States. Fully 93,O00 are out of employment, and many are b ,dly off.
 These people were induced to go to the United States on the belief that they would get better wages and plenty of em- ployment, but they soon found out that this was delusion.
 Throughout New England today wages are lower than they are in Canada. In the latter country there is plenty of work for good steady men, and the cost of living is good deal cheaper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
DEVASTATED BY FLAMES.
Towns Swept Away and Hundreds of Pe'
 pie Homeless.

Towns Swept Away and Hundreds of PeO-
 pie Homeless.
 WHITE CLOUD, Mich, May 1S,-It is now believed that the five upper town ships in Newaygo County have been swept away by forest fires.
 Fields station, with it's four sawmills and general store is no more, and it's 300 inhabitants are without home or roof to cover their heads.
 Otia is but a collection of smoking ruins, with the two hundred people who called the place home standing around in despair. Park City, in Lincoln township, went out in fire and smoke yesterday morning.
 Lilly Station is hardly worth the name of station. Height cars and logging trains melted away into ashes on the tracks where they stood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
GAVE HER A COWHIDING.
The Young Lady Used Club and tho
 Councilman Forgot Himself.

The Young Lady Used n Club and the
 Councilman Forgot Himself.
 WELLsToN, O., May 13.-Peter Gallag- her, superintendent and line boss of the Comet Coal Company and ex-councilman, gave Miss Foster cowhiding in the pub lie road.
 MT. Gallagher, while in the council, was the means of having a road estab- lished which passed through the beautiful farm of Miss FosteE since which time the young lady has on every occasion, he says, taken it upon herself to insult and obstruct Gallagher while on his way to the mines.
 Yesterday she stopped his carriage and began clubbing him, when he lost con- trol of himself and gave her a cowhiding. Both persons are among the best people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
E1OCred His wife.

VIENNA, May 13.-Zia Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador, has created some scandal by causing one of his wives to be so severely beaten that her cries re- sounded through the neighborhood. The castigation is said to have been performed by black nondescript, who came with the household from Constantinople, and it is rumored that the tendency of the fair Turkish woman to gad abroad in Vienna had something to do with the performance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Fire FPhters Fail,

WnL1AMsPoRT, Pa., May 12-The heavy force of men that have been fighting the forest fires in the noun tain region south of this city have made little impression upon the flames.
 The town of Middlebury, near Wells boro, was wiped out, and the town of Gaines was severely scorched yesterday, two stores, a meat market, Snyder's sa- being destroyed. No estimate of the loss has been obtained.
 A man suspected of having fired the woods was arrested but he escaped dur ing last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Fought n Duel fin Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 18.-A duel with swords was fought in a room at the Palace Hotel Monday night by two men evidently in the theatrical business. The proprietor of the hotel, learning what was going on in his house, stopped the affair, not, however, until after one of the com batants was slightly injured. Dispute over a woman was the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Vessel and All on Board Lost.

TRAVERSE CIrY, Mich, May l3.-The schooner Kimball sailed from Manistee on the evening of May 6, for Northport, loaded with shingles and salt. She has not yet arrived at her destination Shin gles have been seen floating between Cat head Point and Manitou Island, and a trunk has come ashore. Besides the crew, a number of prominent citizens of Northport were on board. The owners think that the vessel and all on board vvere loSt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Sudden Ending of the Demarest Case.

testimony for the people in the forgery case of Assemblyman Frank P. Demarest, Judge Cullen dismissed the case from Rockland County on the grounds that the court had no jurisdiction, the crime hay ing been committed in Erie County. The court then committed Mir. Demarest in the custody of county jail for 30 days to await a warrant for his arrest from the county of Erie, the prisoners bail being fixed at 5000, which was furnished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
FOR S AL E .

have O nice home for some one In Bronklyn' SneSk auick Also a fine lot on tho Vol. ,ott road, aminutes walk from horse ears; Just the place iiers is something, just think of 1t, building lots and three nice honses frontage on i three rec streets at price that will surprise you rue h lh Ins lots and houses in all parts of the city. ! nave nice light road wagon for sale cheap l have ail kinds of good hep, coachmen, clerks,
 ,,ns hnva for stores good girls for all kinds of housework. Houses cared for and rents cohecteo at Real Estate. Insurance S Employment office.
 Aes" 10 East Main St,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
A Bomb Excites Lisbon.

LISBON, May 13.-Great excitement was created here about noon when a dynamite bomb exploded near the office of the Minister of the lDterior. The shock was tremendous, and caused great alarm and excitement, but no serious results followed. The police have as yet been unable to obtain any clue as to the author of the outrage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13

THE cry of British gold" has been used by the republican party in the past with such good results that ex Secretary Warner Miller proposes using it to boom his Nicaragua canal scheme, which is at present languishing for lack of gold of any kind. He went to Washington direct from an inspection of the canal, which as yet consists of little more than surveyors stakes, in order to fix up things with the administration to push the scheme next winter for having this government guarantee the payment of $100, ,00O of bonds to be issued by tEe company, and to drop a hint that if it was not done England would furnish the money. Secretary Tracy strongly indorses the scheme and says that we have either got to build the canal or build and maintain separate navy for the Pacific. Nobody doubts the desirea- bility of having the canal, but it is not at all probable that the democratic house will be willing to pledge the credit of this country in order to raise a $lO0, ,000, ,00O, to be spent under the direc- tion of republican machine. When Mir Miller and his associates went to congress to get the charter for this com pany the statement was made over anu over that all the money needed to build the canal had been pledged by private parties; now, after having spent about cne-twentieth of its estimated cost, the company is practically at standstill for lack of funds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Big Crowd at inc Launchinp.

NEwBURG, N. Y, May 13.-The new steel screw ferry boat Bremen, of the Ho- boken Improvement Company Line, was launched at 2 o'clock from the Marvel yards in this city. The launch was wit messed by a great concourse of people, among them 200 prominent steamboat men from New York with their families
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
The women.s Missionary soo,etx.

sionary Society of tHe United Presbyter- Ian Church of North America convened in the Third United Presbyterian Church, this city, last night. The church was crowded and everything suggested a suc- cessful convention. About ninety dele gates from all parts of the United States are in attendance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Nork of tho rlorenca Mon.

NEWTON, Mass, May 13.-A cablegram has been received by Mrs. Jacques, the mother of Wm. M Jacques, stating that the elder daughter, Miss Louise, was seri ously but not dangerously injured by the mob in Florence and that the family have gone to Rome.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Russia's Financial Schemes.

ST. PErERsEURG, May 13.--It is said that cordial relations continue between the Russian Minister. of Finance and the Rothschilds. It is not the intention of the Government to make reprisals, and such contracts as have been made to withdraw gold from England were en- tered into before the load was abandoned by the Rothschilds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Tho Bew,tch,nr Widow Arrested

COLUMBUS, O., May 13. - Mrs. Fannie s. Carter, bewitching widow of Boston, came here four years ago and afterwards married well-to-do man here named Bell Last night she was arrested and is held awaiting the Boston authorities for grand larceny, alleged to have been committed in Boston May Il, 1887, of diamonds and iewelry valued at S30O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Mrs. chnfree Shes for 800. 900.

PROVIDENCE. R. l., May 13-Suit has been brought in the Supreme Court by Lavinia w. Chaffee to recover SEQ, 900 from the Old Colony Railroad Company on account of the death of her husband, William T. Chaffee. Mir. Chaffee left train to get a valise checked at Paw tucket, and while recrossing the tracks was struck by a train and killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13

Now that the Golden club has peter ed out, it becomes an interesting prob lem as to who will furnish the British gold for our next presidential election. The campaign liar will doubtless prove equal to the emergency, however.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Tho scoth-Iri.h Congress.

LOUISVILLE, May 13.-No less than 1,50e delegates are expected to be in this city when the Scotch-Irish Congress assemblies tomorrow. Robert Bonner is president of the Congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
spain,s Terms for Future Treaties.

MADRID, May 13-It is officially stated that Spain will insist on her colonies being excluded from future treaties with European powers, and will decline to assent to any stipulation for favored Nation" treatment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
ShOrthandl
 Shorthand,

MISS MATTOON is full of it and knows just how to i'm, part it to others. Young ladies and young men just leaving school should start at once, at MISS H. l.. MATT >ON'S SHORTHAND SEMI AEH, 2S & 29 Lilley's Block, Water bury, Conn.
 Personal attention by the Principal. OPEN ALL SUM- MFR. START NOW. DE- LAYS ARE DANGEROUS. Miss H. L. MattOOn, Principal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
WatGrbQryFirGAlarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOXES.
 4-Corner Willow and West Main streets. 6-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers x Bro
 14-East Main street and Wolcott road. 15-Corner Cherry and East Main. 21-Horse car railroad stables (private.) 23-Iron bridge, West Main. 24-Waterbury Brass Go (private 25-Corne, Johnson and Waterville. 26-Corner Prospect and Grove. 27-Junction North Main, Grove and
 North Elm.
 2S-Waterbury Manufacturing Co (private 32-Corner Washington and South Main 34-Waterbury Buckle Co (private.) 35-Benedict X Burnham Co (private.) 36-Waterbury Watch Co (private.) 3S-Corner of Grand and South Main. 42-Corner of Union and Franklin. 43-Scovill Manufacturing Go (private.) 45-Corner Clay and Mill. 46-No Hose house, Baldwin street. 47-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley. 312-Corner Meadow and Bank. 314-Corner Meadow and Cedar. 321-Plume x Atwood Co (private.) 323--Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private.) ) 324-No4 Hose house, Brooklyn. 313-Randolph & Gloves.
 SIGNALS.
 One stroke 12 NJ.
 One stroke calls the superintendent of fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
 Two single strokes, fire out or fire under control, used as a recall.
 Ten strokes (quick) will indicate gen eral alarm.
 Fifteen strokes (quick) and repeat calls out the militia.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS. Be particular and remain at the box and direct the firemen to the fire.
 Do not pull the hook if the frebell or small bell in the box is striking, as that indicates an alarm has already been given. Be particular to remain at the box until the arrival of an officer of the fire depart ment, who will release the key, or, if cir cums stances will not permit remaining, then the proper officer will return the key to the holder as soon as convenient.
 Always give the alarm from the box nearest to the fire.
 Be sure and close the door before leav- ing the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13

FROM Alsace-Lorraine comes word young men Tn the frontier towns eligible for conscription the coming year have made their escape from the country, and that many of them are known to have enlisted in the French army. Should they be captured in the war they will be dealt with as traitors. The repug- nance of everything German seems to be growing with the years instead of be- coming popular, as had been hoped, and it is stated that many of the people quietly observed the funeral of Won Moltke as holiday of pleasure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Will Send Ex-Gov. Waller to Europe.

CHICAGO, May 13.-The foreign exhibits committee has decided to send exGov. Thomas NJ. Waller of Connecticut to Lon don to represent the Columbian Exposi- tion. The duties of the office will proba- bly lead Gov. Waller pretty much over Europe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-13
Glndstnne Still Eeverisi,.

LONDON, May 13.-Mr. Gladstone is this morning reported to be still feverish, but otherwise he is progressing very favorably. The influenza with which he suffers is of a mild type.