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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
HAUNTED BY HIS CRIME.
Thirty Years of Remorso Drove q Muir
derer to Suicide.

Thirty Years of Remorss Drove q MUIR
derer to Suicide.
PARKERsBURa, w. Va, June 15.-A re-
markable story of remorse comes to light
in the suicide Of Jesse Devore, an old man
nearly 30 years old, who lived in the
country several miles from the town Of
Bridgeport.
Forty years ago Devore murdered a
negro, and for the past 80 years he has
been at times tormented in imagination
with gangs Of negroes who pursued him
to kill him for his crime. About 90
years ago he shot himself through the
head in order to rid himself of haunting
memories, but recovered. A year or two
later he stood on the bank Of a stream
and struck himself on the head with q
stone, knocking himself unconscious in
to the stream, where he would have
drowned but for a passer-by who dragged
him out more dead than alive.
Devore made several other unsuccess-
full attempts at suicide. Finally, on
Thursday last, he went to the house of a
neighbor named Bumgardner, where he
put up for the night. After all the fam
lily had retired, he got up, secured rope,
and hanged himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Rudyard Kipling,s Illness.

NEW YORK, June 15.-Reports pub
lished yesterday of the serious illness of
Rudyard Kipling are directly at variance
with recent trustworthy advices from his
family. The last letter which the late
Henry J. Mcdonald, the well-known
financial writer, received from his rela-
tives in England, came to hand on We'd
nesday last, and was from his sister,
the mother of Kipling. It bore date of
June 3,fand in it she wrote, as if it were
a matter of no special anxiety: "Rudyard
is poorly. He has worked too hard and
is exhausted nervously. shall run
down to Brighton with him for a few
days" This does not indicate, as the
dispatch from Pittsburg printed yester-
day did, that Kipling is dying of con-
sumption in Italy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
sARDsLEY WILL CONFESS.
He Says He VIII Disclose All His Tran s.
actions With Public Funds.

He Says He VIII Disclose All His Tran s.
actions With Public Funds.
PHILADELPHIA, June 15.-To a friend
who visited him in prison John Bardsley
said he proposed to make full and COM
plete statement Of his dealings with pub
lie funds when he appears in court this
week. His defalcations now foot up
81, 376, 900. OF this the State loses $780,
600 and the city $554, 900. In addition to
this Bardsley has managed to cover up or
lose $3.50, 900, which he made since he be-
cameitreasurer, making grand total Of
81, 635, 900 which he has gotten away
with.
Mayor Stuart and District Attorney
Graham say they propose to keep up
their investigation until they find out
what has become Of the money, oven if it
takes all summer and fall. The Mayors
experts are still at work trying to trace
what Bardsley did with the $45U,000 of
State school funds. That will prove a
dead loss to the city. More than half of
it twas paid back to the State in settle
ment Of licenses and taxes which Bards-
Icy had collected and invested for his
private gain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
BIG ARATTolR BURNED.
Two Thousand Carcasses of Beef Entirely
Consumed.

consumed
PHILADELPHIA, June 16.-The main
building of the abattoir, west side Of the
Schuylkill River, opposite Arch street,
was completely destroyed by fire early In
the morning. and at 8 o'clock the sur
rounding buildings had ignited, the fire.
men devoting their attention to these
and abandoning the main structure to It's
fate.
The origin of the fire IN somewhat of q
mystery. Some say It started In the en-
CINE house, while others place it at other
points.
Three alarms were sent in, and soon
nearly all the engines in the city were at
the scene of the conhagration. There
were several explosions from the am
monia condensers, used in the refriger-
ating building, which keep the tempera-
ture below the freezing point the year
around. In this store room were 1000
carcasses of beef, which were entirely
consumed.
Charles Hoecke, a curiosity seeker,
was hit on the head with a flying timber
and received injuries from which he will
probably die.
It IL understood that the total loss, in
Guiding machinery, building, sheds, re-
frigerating apparatus and dressed beef,
amounts to nearly $500, 900.
The fire was got under control about 4
o'clock. The buildings are said to be
fully insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
The governments Fair building.

WASHINGTON June 15.-The estimates,
elevation and ground plan for the gov
eminent building at the Worlds Column
and formally approved by the Secretary
of the Treasury, the Postmaster General
and the Secretary of the Interior, these
officials being required by law to pass
upon the plans of all buildings con-
structed for the use of the government.
This is the last legal formality to be COM
piled with previous to the advertisement
for bids and the letting of the contracts
for construction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
TWO BIG SPORTING EVENTS.
Tho Suburban and Slavin-Kilrain Fight
Tomorrow.

Inc suburban ana SIaVtn-A1lra1n Right
Tomorrow.
New YORK, June 15.-At the uptown
hotels crowds of sporting men discussed
the two great sporting events set down
for to-morrow-the Suburban and the
in-Kilrain fight.
Dick Roche, President of the Granite
Club, stated to a reporter that the fight
would be declared draw If one pugilist
or the other was not knocked out. Jere
Dunn, who is to be the referee of the
contest, said that he would declare that
man the winner who, in his judgment,
had the better of the contest If both men
lasted ten rounds.
1t was rumored in Jersey City that
che authorities would stop the fight If
eny tickets were sold in New Jersey. The
club officials will sell no tickets in that
State, however, and the chances are that
there will be no interference.
The sports are betting even money
that Slavin will not stop Kilrain. The
largest bet reported was made by Phil
Lynch, who bet $40O that the Baltimor-
can would be on his feet at the end Of the
10th round. Kilrain is expected here to-
night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
SWALLOWING UP A FARM.
A Subterranean River Absorbs MIR. Miller
Real Estate.

A Subterranean River Absorbs MIR. NilIer's
Real Estate.
SEDAIIA, No., June 1o.-The farm of
John H. Miller, who lives 1S miles south
east of here, is slowly being swallowed
up in what seems to be river flowing
beneath the surface of the earth. The
phenomenon was first observed last Sat-
urday, when Mr.. Miller's family heard q
rumbling noise in the orchard. tInvesti-
cation revealed hole in the ground
about six feet in diameter and several
feet deep, with water at the bottom.
The cavity is now nearly circular in
form, 16 feet in diameter at the top and
uapering to 10 feet at the water line,
which is 20 feet from the surface.
The water is 25 feet deep and seems to
be a flowing river, as sticks thrown into
it are carried rapidly away by the cur
rent. The water is in the prairie land,
not near any spring or body of water.
The cavity is gradually enlarging, and,
as Mr.. Miller's residence is only go feet
distant, he is greatly alarmed for the
safety of his home and family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
SEVERAL SUICIDES.
An Unusual Number Reported in New
York and Vicinity.


NEW YORK, June 15.-There has been
an unusual number of suicides and at
tempts at self-destr1ction in this city and
vicinity of late. One day during the past
week seven persons ended their exist
ence at their own hands, and usually two
or three cases are reported daily.
Yesterday three cases were recorded.
George D. Greene, d years old, veteran
of the war, hanged himself in Central
Park. Dependency caused by poverty
is the supposed cause.
The second case reported was that Of q
young woman, Alice Griffin, who jumped
from the fifth story of tenement house,
receiving fatal injuries. She was insane.
The third case occurred in Brooklyn,
where an aged German tailor, Peter
Schwartz, took a quantity of paris
green. He had become tired of constant
chickering's with his wife, and determined
to end his life. The poison wasn't inn
mediately effective, but the doctors say
he will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
The wheat sprOuted in His Head.

SALEM, Pa, June 15.-Thos. Stretch,
the 5-year-old son of miller Reeve A.
Stretch Of Lower Alloway, Creek Town
ship, was quite seriously injured on May
10 by being caught in belt at the mill,
and would have been killed but for the
promptness of his father in stopping the
machinery. He has now almost recov-
cred from the effects of the accident, but
few days ago dark spot was noticed
over his eye. It was carefully opened
with lance, and was found to be grain
Of wheat which was sprouted. The grain
was probably forced under the skin when
his head struck bin while he was being
whirled around the shaft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
The Road to Success
Is Assured By Simply Obeying
Fixed Natural Laws.

Prof Crosby could teach
these laws in the public schools
by simply watching the course
pursued by the WATERBURY
FURNITURE Co. EARLY in life
we learned to respect the judg
ment OF the public. No man
can afford to wrong the people
if he means to build up a per-
manent business. The world
is full of glorious results from
a generous policy. Some of
the people impose upon us; All
of the People NEVER. The
carpenters and masons are push
ing things as fast as they can
on our Grand street building.
The public are taking advan-
tage of this opportunity and
our immense stock is beinga.re-
duced at a rapid rate. We
never had so much goods to Sc
lect from. All are welcome.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
BURNED TO DEATH.
Three Members of One Family Caught IL
Tenement House Fire.

Three Members of One Family Caught In
Tenement House Fire.
NEW YORK, June 15.-Three persons,
members of one family, were burned to
death yesterday in a tenement house fire
on upper Third avenue,
Those who lost their lives are: Philip
Brady, aged 55; Catherine Brady, his
wife, aged 40, and their 13-year-old son,
Philiy Brady, Jr.
The fire broke out at o'clock in the
morning and caught the tenants asleep.
The Brady family lived on the fifth floor,
and from the positions in which their
bodies were found, it was evident that
they were not awakened until the fire had
them surrounded. Their bodies were
burned almost beyond recognition.
Many others of the tenants had narrow
escapes. The pecuniary loss to the build
ing and tenants is about $4,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
canada,s New Ministry.

OTTAWA, Ont, June Ex-senator Alb
the composition of the new Ministry
said he thought it would only be proper
that the House of Commons should be
first taken into his confidence. The
names OF the members of the Govern
ment will therefore be made known when
the House meets tomorrow. Mr.. Alb
bolts selection is a great disappointment
to the Chapleau wing. The ex-Secretary
Of State had conference yesterday wi tn
Mr.. Abbott and then left for Montreal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
STRIKERS ARMED.
They Say that No One Shall Take Their
Places in The Mines.

They Say that No One Shall Take Their
Places in The Mines.
WnKEsBARRE, Pa, June 15.-The stu
alton at the Mill Creek Mine is un-
changed. Armed Poles and Huns are
still on guard. To-day the strikers re-
ceived more firearms. No one is allowed
to get noar the mine. The company off,
Gals would call on the sheriff for help,
but they are afraid if they do this the
strikers would become still more desper-
ate and destroy property.
The strikers say they will harm no
one, providing no attempt is made by
outsiders to take their places. The COM
pany will try and compromise matters
with them tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
staae-Robber Geronimo KILLED.

TUCSON, Ariz., June 15.-Deputy Sher-
If Gray arrived here yesterday with the
body of the notorious Mexican stage-rob-
Der, Geronimo, and Leon, his accomplish.
They have been robbing stages in South
ern Arizona during the past five years,
and officers have been after them contin-
ually. Gray and his posse ran them
down in the mountains near Panato.
They made . fight, and Geronimo fired
five and Leon three shots without effect.
Geronimo was killed, and Leon surren-
dared
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Suicide in q Hotel.

AsBuRY PARK, N. j., June leu
gene Steyr, aged about 30, Of New York,
committed suicide at the West End Ho-
tel last night by turning on the gas in
his room. His body was found to-day.
A letter in a memorandum book re-
quests that the body be sent to DIR.
Schweiz of 20 East Goth street. New
York city, for scientific purposes A
long, rambling letterswas also in the
book, which stated that he intended to
commit suicide at the Garden Theatre.
Steyr arrived at the hotel Saturday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Cut q Chinaman to Pieces.

SAN Francisco, June 15.-The Chine Sc
Consul here has received word from
Bridgeport, Cal, that All Quong Tia, the
Chinaman accused of the murder Of
Poker Tom, on being acquitted was taken
from the court by Pluto Indians and cut
to pieces. The Consul will bring the
matter to the attention of the govern
ment at Washington
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
A Big woollen Firm in Trouble.

PHILADELPHIA, June 15.-The large
woollen manufacturing firm Of Seville,
Schofield, Son & Co., Of Manyunk, which
employs 1900 hands, is in financial diff
Guilty. Its liabilities will probably reach
$4,000. Among the largest creditors
are Coats Bros, $50, 900, and Chas. Webb,
SS co. The Y mill dd Property GS is worth from
probable that John Dobson, Mr.. Scho-
fields son-in-law, will be made the as
signee if an assignment becomes neces-
RarY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
rebeau Managing the Denver Club.

DENVER, Col, June 15.-The interest in
the Denver Baseball Club owned by Mr..
Van Horne has been purchased by q
number of prominent citizens, who or
ganized for that purpose. Mr.. Van Horne
was immediately deposed from the
management and Geo. Tebeau, the well
known player, was chosen in his stead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
The o,Brien-King Hattie.

HAMMOND, Ind, June 15.-Billy O'Brien
and Jack King fought to a finish with
two-ounce>gloves near the pineries last
evening for $3.50 and the middleweight
championship of Indiana, and O'Brien
won. King received severe punishment.
In the goth round O'Brien forced the
fighting, landing heavily on Kings face
and neck, and then feinting with his
left, landed his right like steam ham
mer on Kings jaw and knocked him
down and ont
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Great Bargains,
The New York Clothing House
274 Bank st, Waterbury. CT

274 Bank st, Waterbury, CT.
We have now on hand great stock of
different styles, which we are willing to
sacrifice to our customers at the lowest
prices.
Light colored Business Suits at 4.S7, 5.
@, 8 and $40.
Fine Worcester and Cheviots at 6.37, q,
8, 0 and $40.
Corkscrews and Wide Wales, finest of
quality at S.25, 8, 10, 1880, IA and S15.
A large stock of Boys Suits from 81 up.
Children's Suits, finest colors at 1875,
$50, 40, 2.25 and So.
Jersey Suits specially.
5000 Pants, finest of patterns.
Working Pants at Zoe, l, les and $3.50.
Fine Straw Hats and Gents Furnishings
Come in and examine our stock and
convince yourself of the truth of our ad-
vertisement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Dickinson College commencement.

CARLISLE, Pa, June 15.-The annu al
commencement at Dickinson College
opened yesterday with the delivery of
the baccalaureate sermon by President
Reed. The services last evening were in
charge of the college Y. M. O. A, and
Rev. DR.. Merritt Hubbard, of Philadel-
phia, delivered the sermon I'D 4zssH -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
1000 Men Strike.

CHICAGO, June 15.-Over 1000 men en-
gagged in the architectural iron trade and
its branches, including the metal work
ers and pattern makers, went on strike
to-day for 8 hours work per day at the
rate of 80 and 30 cents per hour. This
decision was arrived at meeting held
Saturday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
The Worlds Student Conference.

EAST NoRrHFIELD, Mass, June 15:-The
Worlds Student Conference, held here
annually at the invitation of Mr.. D. L.
Moody, will begin on June 81 and close
July 3. The attendance promises to be
larger and more representative than ever.
The European universities will send If
teen delegates, while the universities Of
this country will each have a large
representation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Killed a Steamboat Captain.

HELENA, Ark, June 15.-Capt. w. II.
Holt, steamboat captain, was killed
last night by James Wood, a watch
man of the boat. Holt had sharply rep
rimanded Wood for neglect1ng his duty.
Later, while Holt was in a STOPPING posi-
ton, Wood walked up to him and struck
him on the back of the head with an axe,
killing him instantly. Wood escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Beaten by a Gang OF Rourhs.

NEW York, June 15.-Josiah T. How
ell, a we'll known New York broker,
residing in Brooklyn, was set upon by q
crowd of roughs in Brooklyn street car
and beaten into insensibility, narrowly
escaping with his life. Mr.. Howell's re-
sentiment of repeated insults was->the
cause of the assault.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Faotories CLOSED for want Of water.

BIRMINGHAM, Conn, June 15.-The
drought is intense along the Naugatuck
Valley. Factories are closed in many
places for want of water, and Hundreds
of men are out of employment. In the
Housatanic Valley there is an abundance
of water. The Housatonic Water CONS
pany commence to-day to rebuild the dam.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
crops Damaged by Insects.

READING, Pa, June 1O.-The wheat
fields in many parts of Berks, Montgom-
ery and Chester counties are suffering
severely from the ravages Of ''wheat lise'',
which have made their appearance by
the million. Potato farmers hereabouta
are very much frightened by an unusual
visitation of potato bugs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Killed by q saloon-Kseper.

CANTON, O., June 15.-Charles Hender-
son, a colored laborer, was instantly
killed last night by blow from the fist
Inflicted by Joseph Wise, a saloon-keep.
or, during quarrel. Wise was arrested
and claims that Henderson made an eff
fort to assault him with a railroad spike
wrapped in paper. RI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Rose zoIdosIse Sentenced.

LANCASTER, Wis, June 1b.-At 2:15 p.
m. the jury in the Rose Zoldoske murder
trial returned a verdict finding the pris-
oner guilty. The convicted woman will
be taken to Waupun tomorrow, there to
serve out her life sentence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15

Your boy does not mean to be
destructive, but, being the right
kind of boy,he is full of life
and"go." If what he wears won't
stand the strain, that will be full
Of Ego" too. Don't curb the boy.
Let him get into one of our
RIGHTLY MADE Suits, they
will stand the strain and you
cannot putyour money where it
will pay better returns, for we
are closing out all of our boys
light colored two piece summer
suits for FOUR DOLLARS,
suits that are worth 5 to SIS in
any retail market. This keeps
pace with our S12 sale of all
light colored mems suits. Sum.
mer Furnishing Goods, Straw
Hats, Trunks and Hammocks,
all must 60 before we move into
our NEW STORE.
J. B. MULLINGS,
Mems and Boys Outftter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Rev. George Gordon Has a Fever.

Boston, Mass, June 15.-The Rev Geo.
A. Gordon, the brilliant young pastor of
the Old South Church, is very i'll Of a
fever. His family and parishioners are
considerably alarmed. The nature Of the
fever is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Destructive Village Fire.

HOLLAND, N. Y, June 15.-Fire early in
the morning destroyed the store of w. R
Currier, DIR. Farrington's residence and
barn, the Lowery House, j. A. Dryers
saloon, Force g. Co.'s meat market and
M. Keiler's residence. Loss about $40, 00O;
insurance $25, ZOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Two Pol es Killed.

MAHANoY CITY, Pa, June 1.-Two
Poles named Andrew Kratowskas and
John. Maxim were killed by the fast
freight on the Reading Railroad near
Mahanoy Plane last evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
A Life-saver's Body Recovered,

ERIE, Pa, June 15.-The body of Capt.
William Clarke, the keeper of the life
saving station, who was lost IN the surf
while assisting the Badger State, was
found yesterday. It Is believed that the
body was robbed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Has an offer from Philadelphia.

WnLIAMsTowN, Mass, june To-
Pitcher Tim Spaulding, of the Williams
College nins, has received an offer to
play with the Philadelphia League teams
beginning Immediately after commences
rnent He will probably accept,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
CAN'T Have suit Clubs.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, June 49, The city
marshal has notified the local tailors and
clothiers that If they persist in organ
izing suit clubs he will close their shops
for violating the lottery law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
r.e1ieh,s Raooalauraate sermon.

BETMEHEM, Pa, June 15.-The bNa-
calaureate sermon of Lehigh University
was preached by the Rev. DIR. Donald, 90
che Church of the Ascension, New Xo1As
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15

NAPLES, June 15.-The eruption Of
vesuvius will, 1t is expected, become one
{ the greatest Of the century.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15

BERLIN, June 15.-Prlncs Bismarck q
suffering from lumbaRo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Valentine Bros.

Have just received new
lot of Ready Mixed Paints and
Varnishes in small cans for
household use, also Putty, Kali
somine, Furniture Polish, Cherry
Stain and all kinds of colors in
oil and also a fine assortment
of Wall Papers.
121 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
nIsTRICT OF WATERBURY,, IS, Probate
- Court, June IS, A. D., 1891. =
D Estate Of Joseph Willis, late of Waterbury In

said district, deceased. 49, 8. = =
The court of probate for the district Of Water
bury hath limited and allowed six months from
the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims for settlement Those
who neglect to present their accounts, properly
attested, within said time, will be debarTed 4
recovery. All persons indebted 20 said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to :
WILLIAM WILLISs Executor,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
]. MARCUS, PrOp'r,

eB- Tho first Clothing store from Naug
atuck R. R. depot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15

Spacious parlors, IS Abbott ave, Waterbury.
This is to certify that have been under
the treatment of some of the most emil
nent physicians of Waterbury for break
ing out on my face called ACNE, with no
good result. I am now using an external
remedy furnished by DIR Kimball, which
is is very beneficial.
MRS A. M. NUGENT,
SO Spencer Avenue, Waterbury,
June 4, '91.
Exhausted vitality, premature decline,
nervous and physical debility, Emporium
tiles, loss of manhood and womanhood re-
stored by taking DIR Kimbell's medicines.
This medicine cures weakness and night
sweats.
DR. Kimbell has practiced medicine over
81 years in nearly every state in the Union.
He cures all diseases of men, women and
children. Cases given up by other ply
sicians solicited.
Bright's Disease of the Kidneys, Diseas-
es of the Rectum, Acne, and Pimples of the
face cured.
BY DIR KimbelI. a.
kE@ All remedies furnished.
Are you afflicted with unsightly warts
and xpoles on your face DIR Kimbell re-
moves hideous warts, moles and birth
marks, leaving no scar.
Office hours 9 q. m. to p. m. Consul
tatton and examinations free Office will be
open on Sundays.