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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
THE GHouLs CHASED.

The Robbers Had Dug from the Side of
the Tomb-TO Secure the Body They
Would Have to Go Through n Thick
wAI-No Trace of the Resurrectlonists.
Excitement in Bridgeport.
BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, May S0.-A daring
attempt to steal the body of p 7. Bar
mum, the dead Snowman, was made
about a. m. by ghouls. At the time
there was drizzling rain and it was
very dark. ,'s 'f< - ~. - s,+ ~ u ~
George Callahan and John Brakeman,
the watchmen, were sleeping in a shanty
about 30 feet to the south of the grave.
The little house is in a grove and cannot
be seen from the grave on q dark night.
The men fell asleep about 2 o'clock, hav-
ing remained awake during the previous
day.
Callahan is light sleeper and was
aroused by the sound of a pick. He
quietly aroused his companion and both
looked to their revolvers. Finding them
ready for business they noiselessly pro-
ceeded in the direction of the grave,
whence the sounds came. They crept to
within dozen feet of the tomb without
being heard.
Callahan then asked, "Who's there9''
No reply came, but the work stopped,
and one of the men exclaimed: "RCn,
boys, for your life; we are caught" They
dashed off and both watchmen fired their
pistols at them. They continued shoot
ing until their reyolvers were emptied.
A cry came from one Of the men after he
had run short distance, and the guards
supposed he had been shot. They fol-
lowed, but could find no one.
Then they reloaded their revolvers to
be prepared for a return of the ghouls.
They did not return, however, and an in
vestigation was made at the grave. On
the north side was found an excavation
in the ground several feet deep. The
ground there is soft and It had only
taken few minutes to dig It up. In or
der to reach the body il would have been
necessary to work through wall eight
inches in thickness, which surrounds the
grave. The crypt is covered with two
stone slabs, weighing two tons. This
kind Of q grave was made in accord with
Barnum's wish, he having said that It
was safer and that it could not be en-
tered without attracting the attention Of
the watchmen OF the cemetery.
The men found dark lantern in the
excavation which the ghouls had used
and dropped in their flight. 1t was q
cheap one, and there was nothing on 1t
to identify the robbers. After the guards
had recovered from the excitement Of the
affair they reported it to @. r. Brothwell,
the business agent of the late Snowman.
He was disinclined to believe the story at
first, but after the men had related their
full experience he decided to make an in
vestigation for himself. This he did,
and ordered the hole filed In.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30

OAnGAnuntA Court
CNc1rNAu, May aO.-Th Rev. E P
Foster, the ex-pastor Of Storrs' Congre
gational Church, late Socialist Labor
candidate for mayor, and editor of the
Golden Rule, sprung a sensation in the
Probate Court during the day.
He had been called upon to perform a
marriage ceremony and insisted upon his
right so to do. He has minister's Ii
cense, and had married at least 100
couple during his four years. passionate
at the Storrs church. The marriage
license clerk read the law to him. which
said that minister is granted the right
to solemnize marriages, "while a regular
minister of society or congregation. !"
II he resigns or is deposed he loses his
privilege. Probate Judge Ferris sustained
this view of the latter matter.
In a search for records that followed
an assertion made by Nj. Foster, the
startling discovery was made that hun
dreds of illegal marriages have been con-
tracted in this city, and that some of the
most aristocratic members of society are
involved, and, under the view of Probate
Judge Ferris, are living in unlawful
wedlock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
RAROsEEY IN JAIL.
Both the city and the state Press Their
Charges Against Him.

Both the City and the State Press Then
Charges Against Him.
PH1LADELPmA, May 80.-John Bardsley
was arraigned promptly at noon before
Magistrate Pole, on the charge of embez-
cling $50, 900 of the city's money.
On the charge he was held to answer
After this arraignment the State
authorities pressed their charges against
him for appropriating State monies
He confessed that he had received A
per cent. interest on the money on de-
post in the Keystone Bank. and admitted
that he had been paid interest on the
State money deposited in the Seventh
National, thelManufacturers', the Peoples
ard the Chestnut Street National Banks.
Bardsley was held in $50, 900 bail, which
he was unable to secure, and he was sent
TO the County Prison.
President Kennedy of the Spring Gar
den Bank was also taken to Jail in de-
fault of bail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
TIMELY TOPICS

trimmed hats in the Naugatuck valley,
can be found at l. Chase's.
For stylish and well made suit, at a
very low price, call at the Waterbury
One Price Clothing store.
Hair goods at Haynes hairdressing
parlors, 151 Bank street.
Don't you want pair of light shoes
for summer wear? OF course you do.
Then call and see the fine line Dodge is
showing, at the red front, South Main
street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Man Killed by n Consolidated Road
Train Near Hartford.

Vrahn NehE hhrtIOrus
The north bound express on the Con-
solidated road which leaves Hartford at
$3.50 struck and instantly killed Jerry Nc
earthly last evening. He was walking
the track near the tin bridge about half
a mile south of the railroad station. He
had gotten off the track to avoid one
train and climbed up the embankment
and onto the rails again just in time to
be struck in the head by the bunter of
the express. Mccarthy wac former
resident of Parkville, but has lately been
a tramp.
William A. Sweet, IA Grand Army man,
was knocked down by team at Will
mantle this morning, receiving injuries
that may prove fatal.
John Moriarty Of the Waterbury Fur
niture company has an interesting letter
en- parks to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30

CINCINNATI, May 3O.-The celebrated
casa of Manager Frank G. Bancroft OF
the local American Association baseball
club, charged with exhibiting game OF
baseball on Sunday, was called before
the Police Court at II O'Clock. The ac-
cused was accompanied by King Kelly.
A jury had been demanded by, the defense,
and the day was consumed in getting the
requisite number to serve. After the
case had been argued by counsel a YER
dict of not guilty was returned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30

BosToN, May 30.-The Bowdoin College
crew had the Harvard Varsity crew for
a competitor, and found it composed of
better material than the CresceTts, whom
Bowdoin defea ted SO easily the previous
day. The course was about 7-8 miles,
Harvard rowed in excellent form and
crossed the line winner in 10 m. 80 secs,
about three lengths ahead of Bowdoin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
OIL King Pratt,s WIN Fllsd.

% NEW York, May 30.-The will of the
lare Charles Pratt, the oil king, has been
filed at the Surrogate's Office of Kings
County. The estate, which is worth be-
tween $15, 100000 and $40, 900, is left
to his wife and children, the only public
beneficiary being the Pratt Institute, to
which is bequeathed several lots and
blocks of real estate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
Soldier Lynchors Arrested.

WALLA WAII4A, Wash, May 30.-Chas
E. Trumpower, James Evans, Patrick
McMinoment, Joseph n. Trumpower, and
Bernard @. A. Cutter were arrested by
the Sheriff yesterday, and brought to this
city. The men are all soldiers, and have
been indicted by the Grand Jury in the
first degree in connection with the recent
lynching of Hunt. The Sheriff ex-
perienced no trouble in placing the men
under arrest. The Jail is heavily
guarded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
Another broker Fans.

BosroN, May 30.-Leonard A. Whitney,
broker, No. 80 Water street, has gone
into insolvency. He owes s$92 800 in
Guiding about $51 $50 secured by stocks
of various kinds. The unsecured credi-
tors will probably get nothing, there be-
no unencumbered. assets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
Major Hamilton Dead.

WASHINGTON, May 30.-Major Frank B.
Hamilton, of the Third artillery, died at
Fort Hamilton, New York, at an early
hour. Major Hamilton was promoted
from captain a few days ago and received
his promotion on his death bed. He was
a son-in-law of ex-senator Palmer and
was in the service since 1862. His death
will promote Captain Mckee Dunn to be
major. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
The President at Philadelphia To-day.

WASHINGTON, May 3O.-The President
left for philadelphia at 8 o'clock this
morning over the Pennsylvania road to
attend Decoration Day services. He was
accompanied by Secretaries Proctor and
Tracy and Postmaster-Ge Wanna
maker. The President will return in the
evening to Washington,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
Perry = NOW I DTurilerer,

HoPKINfoN, Mass, May S0.-Francis
Sherry, the victim of the recent shooting
ARRAY here, died during the night. At
the preliminary hearing Henry Perry,
who did the shooting, was bound to the
Grand Jury at East Cambridge June
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30

FREMONT, O., May 30.-There is no
truth whatever in the report that ex-
President Hayes is losing his mind Rel
atives and friends! of the Gener al have
been interviewed, and the report of his
health failing have been alphabetically
denied. Some time ago he had an attack
of la grippe, but it left no effects.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
Denial from Governor Pattison.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 30.-Governo or
Pattison denies most emphatically that
City Treasurer Bardsley ever received in
terest for State funds deposited in the
Chestnut Street National Bank during
the time the Governor was president Of
the hank
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
Granite strilke Probable.

CONCORD, N. H.. May 30.-The granite
cutters presented the new bill of prices
to the manufacturers' committee, which
they considered IN secret session. It is
understood that the committee voted
against accepting the bill. A strike is
nrobahIe a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The WhterDufys HIVE a PIcn1c With the
West Ravens. -
Only about 100 sports saw this morn
ing's game on the West End grounds,
showing clearly that it was mistake of
the management not to give the team
an afternoon game to-day. The West
Havens Were at the mercy of Driscoll
while the Waterburys batted hard. The
features of the game were the pitching
of Driscoll and a one-handed stop by
Brouthers. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
OTHER GAMES TO DAY.

OTHER GAMES TO DAY.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4, Chica-
go 8.
AT Brool>lyn-Pittsburg T., Brooklyn
1.
At New York-New York 3, Cleve-
land O. - 81!
At Boston-Boston Cincinnati 2.
Games in the American association:
Baltimore 8, Cincinnati q; Columbus 9,
Boston 4; st Louis IL, Athletic 2.
Eastern association: Providence 10,
New Haven s; Syracuse 8, Lebanon 8;
Albany z, Troy 3.
State league: New Britain 6, Meriden
8; Bristol 10, Portland 8.
The races at the driving park, which
were postponed yesterday owing to the
rain, are being held this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
LOCAL LINES.

Call at W. N. LADD'S for 6ne groceries
and provisions.
Every purchaser of Tea and Coffee at
Phelan's Tea store, Platt's block, receives
neat dress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
NJ. Rlaine.s Cond,tion.

New YoRK, May SO.-There was NO
change in Mr.. Blaine's condition this
morning. DIR. Dennis visited him, and
said afterwards that he found the Score
tary still improving, and feeling quito
comfortable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30

-I<711E tllI-3 IlNHlI3II lI1
Mccarthy 5 Mishaps" season closes in
Waterbury this evening at the opera
house. Mr. Ferguson says he is satisfied
that the public has not yet tired of it
and will put it on the road again in the
fall with new business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
WEST HAVEN.

Earned runs, Waterbury 3; two base
hit, Brouthers; three base hits, La
chance; stolen bases, Siefke 1, Moran 2,
Wells 2, Scally. Base on balls, by Dris-
coll 2, by Griffin 4; Struck out, siefks.
Thomas, Lyons, Ieaney, Gorcoron 2.
Struck by pitched ball, Tracy. Passed
ball, johnson. Wild pitch, Driscoll,
Griffin. Time of game, 1:10. Umpire,
Wilton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30

On. Q. W. s. FRosT, l87 Bank ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-30
UNIoN TEA 60

UNION TEA 60
Are offering fine special with One Pound Tea
Lamp all complete Crystal Butter Dishes Crystal Dishes Drip Pans
Decorated Patters Bowls Nppi Pitchers Cup
large line of with Snowflake Baking
Pals Mills Cracker lars
Potts. Decorated Pitchers Vegetable Dishes articles
1OS SO NEAIrT ST,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
Air and Breathing.

OF the many sources of atmospheric
impurity we mention four.
First-Normal breathing. The air
which we inhale to oxygenate the blood
is exhaled loaded with carbonic oxide
No harm results from this where there
is q free circulation of air. But it is
far otherwise in closed rooms and i'll
ventilated places of public gathering.
In such places the oxygen is rapidly ex-
hausted and its place is filled with
noxious carbonic oxide.
Exhalations from the sur
face of the body. It is this that makes
the air of unventilated sleeping rooms
SO disagreeable, and that rendered the
Black Hole of Calcutta, SO fatal.
Third-Dusty occupations, such as
those of coal beavers, black lead grind
ers, copper and iron filers, cotton spin
ners, etc.
Fourth-Noxious microbes. Though
these are microscopic plants they are SO
small that they float in the air like the
finest dust. They are now believed to
be the cause of most epidemic diseases.
They flourish in filth. They may enter
the system through the lungs or through
the stomach. Youths Companion.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27

18th. Yes. as our expenses as a county
would not be increased. and 1t would bring
said townships nearer to their county seat.
18th. Yes. as Owosso is. easier reached
by rail and Is the central point OF business OF
the county, and as we shall soon need new
county buildings, Owosso would seem the
most appropriate place.
14th. No. Would ask for more.
18th. TT result of the Patrons move
ment has beer 0f benefit TO the farmer and
la,orer who have Joined the order. in vari-
Gus ways. They have met and exchanged
ideas which was to their interest to know.
They have discussed the best mode OF farm
ing. they have Informed themselves ON past
legislation both State and National and have
discussed the same whether for their inter-
est or against them, 1t has brought them
closer together in social relation and has a
tendency to make them more thoughtful
and reasoning class OF people.
10th. No,
nth. No.
18th. Yes. see no reason why it should
not succeed. and he a benefit to the COM
munity II conducted on good business priii-
ciples. Yours, ETC.,
T. III. BONsOR
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
Across the Dark Continent.

The dark continent has been crossed
from coast to coast just sixteen times.
Here, according to a writer in the
French magazine Exploration, is a COM
plete chronological list of the crossings.
1S02-11, from Angola to Tete on the
lower Zambesi, by the Portuguese,
Honorate da Casta.
1S3S-4S, from Mozambique to Ben
guela, by the Portuguese, +. j. COIN
bra.
1856, from Benguela to the mouth
of the RovuIna, by the Portuguese,
Sylvia Porto.
1876, from San Paulo dc Loando
to Quillimane, by Livingstone.
1866, from Tripoli to the Gulf OF
Guinea, by the German G. Rohlfs.
1885, from Bagamoyo to the Ben
guela, by Lieut.. Cameron.
1917, from Bagamoyo to the mouth
of the Congo, by Henry M. Stanley.
1879, from Benguela to Port Natal,
by the Portuguese, Serpa Pinto
1902, from Suakin to the mouth of
the Niger by two Italians, Matteuci
and Massari.
1921, from San Paulo de Loanda to
Saadani, by the German Maj. Wiss-
man.
1882, from Port Natal to Benguela,
by the Scotch missionary Arnat.
1S84-5, from Mossamedes to Quill
name, by two Portuguese, Capello and
Ivans.
1856, from the Stanley Falls to
Bagamoyo, by the Swedish Lieut. Gle
ruff
1857, from the mouth of the Con-
go to Quillimane, by the Austrian
Oscar LEM.
1879, from Angola to Mozambique,
by the French Capt. Trevier
18S7-90, from the mouth Of the
Congo to Bagamoyo, by Stanley.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
The Pulpit and the Stage.

Rev. f. M. ShrOut, pastor United Broth
eren church, Blue ound, Kan, says: IL
feel 1t my duty to tell what wonders DR..
Kings New Discovery has done for me.
My lungs were badly diseased, and my
Pensioners thought could live only few
weeks. / took five bottles of Dr. Kings
New Discovery and ara sound and well,
gaining 20 lbs. In weight"
Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny
Folks Combination, writes: "After thor
confident DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. beats them all. and cures
when everything else fails. The greatest
kindness can do my many thousand
friends is to urge them to try It," Free
trial bottles at Parkill and Sons drug store.
Regular siges SOC and 81.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
Judge Virgin. of Maine.

Judge Virgin was an Oxford county
boy, and for many years stood at the
head of the Oxford bar He was not
only considered smart lawyer, but as
an athlete he had few equals. Like
most men of practical common sense
he always has discarded frills and use
less formalities. While holding court
ut Paris he, in accordance with long
established customs, was accosted at
his hotel by the sheriff, who inquired
II he wished to be escorted TO the court
room.
NO" bluntly replied the judge. II
know the way, and can! lick any man
In Oxford county and always could. -
Lewiston Journal
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27

List OF letters remaining uncaled for in
the p0st0ffice at OwOssO, March Ia. 1891
Mrs. "A. e. Wood. Mr.. Stevy. Chas. Snider,
Mrs. Burr Seward, Edward Kilburn, Jas.
Jetfries, John Payne. Mrs. Ellen Martin.
Mary A. Lotrldge, Geo. Barthe, Geo. b..
Austin. Ralph Augsburg, Mr.. Alley,
Joseph Hamrl. 5. II. Galloway, Geo. Gee,
Geo. Genny, E. Il. Greenwood, Edward
Choigmere e. Clusters, II. j. Simerson.
Drops: Roy Holland Foreign: Fred Bo-
gun, Henry Wightman, Frank II. F0ckler.
Do you think that tailOrs are on the whole
a deserving class of men? Well, it can't he
deyied that we owe them a great deal.
1t seems to he the opinion of large num-
Der of financiers that no stock can be floated
without water.
Only a lock of auburn hair
Caught on the front of his vest;
He thoughtessly touched the button,
His wife-she did the rest!
How is your boy getting along at Har-
ward? First rate. He writes me that he
goes to Boston every night to study the
stars.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27


A Letter to the Indiana Tariff Reform
League.
INDIANAPOLIS March 24-Ex-P President
Cleveland in "a letter to the Indiana Tariff
Reform league declining to be present at
the leagues annual meeting, says: @You
will not, hope, think 1t amiss If sug-
gest the necessity Of pushing with more
vigor than ever, the doctrine of your
organization. believe that the theories
and practices which tariff reform antag.
onizes are responsible for many, if not all,
of the evils which afflict our people. Ii
there Is scarcity of the circulating
medium, is not the experiment worth try
ing, as remedy, of leaving the money in
the hands OF the people, and for their use,
which is needlessly taken away from
them under the pretext of necessary
taxation?
Tariff Reform the Great Thing.
IF the farmers lot is hard one in his
discouraging struggle for better rewards
of his toll, are the prices of his products to
be improved by policy which hampers
trade IN his best markets and invites the
competition Of dangerous rivals? Wheth-
er other means of relief may appear nec-
essary to relieve present hardships, be-
lieve the principle of tariff reform PROM
ises most important aid in their amel-
ioration, and that the continued and
earnest advocacy of this principle Is es.
sential to the tightening of the burdens of
our countrymen.
Hoping that your organization may
continue to 6e one of great usefulness and
encouragement, am yours respectfully,
"GROvER CLEVELAND"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks an
epoch in the life of the individual. Such a
remarkable event is treasured in the MEM
DRY and the agency whereby the good health
has been attained is gratefully blessed.
Hence It is that 30 much is heard in praise
II Electric Bitters. So many feel they owe
their restoration to health, to the use of the
Great Alternative and Tonic. II you are
troubled with any disease of Kidneys, Liver
OF Stomach, of long or short standing you
will surely find relief by use of Electric Bit
tas. Sold at zoe. and 81 per bottle at
Parkhin a. Sons Drug Store.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
Boiled to Death in a Salt Vat.

PITTsBURG, Pa, March A.-Last Thurs
day Henry Reddy, of Allegheny, entered
the salt works of Hallenbeck g. Company,
on Rebecca street, in an intoxicated con-
dition. After n struggle the Waterman
succeeded in putting Reddy out CT the
building. He sat down in an open win
dow and had not been seen since. Yester-
day his body was found at the bottom Of
one of the boiling salt watts. 1t is sup
posed that ne went to sleep on the win
dow sill and fell backward into the vat,
where he was literally boiled to death.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27

Will answer your questions from my point
of view, but may be mistaken in some of
them.
LIST. Yes. Our rate per capita should be
increased, as it Is below the average, when
compared with other nations, taking into
consideration the amount of business trans
acted.
I'd. Yes. Free coinage of American silver
would have tendency to increase the
amount of circulating medium, thereby the
force of money power would be weakened
and have tendency to secure an equitable
distribution Of the profits of industry to
those who produce the wealth of the nation.
Sd. Your third Is a question that has
taxed the best minds of the land, and the
answers are many and various. Real estate
and farm produce have been declining for
years. First we might mention class legis-
lation, second q wider market and third that
farmers are no exception of living beyond
their means. Remedies. more money in
circulation, equal laws for all, greater
market abroad and living within our income.
4th. No.
9Th. No, but would be I'm favor of q
verdict by thrce-fourth vote.
9th. Yes, because II would bc nearer the
voice of the people.
9TH. Yes, as United States senator Is the
greatest honor state can confer ON a citi-
zen, 1t would be right and reasonable that
they should be chosen by direct vote of
their respective parties.
sth. Yes, but what would be better still,
in my opinion, would be the election of a
p esident by direct vote of the people.
9th. No, by no means.
9th. Yes, so that all may know, who
wish to, for what and how the money was
used.
18th. Yes, as the money Is not required
by town, county or state, at one time, LET
the tax payers have the nse Of IL.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
A Neat sIur.

At whist gentleman loses the odd
trick, upon which the rubber turned,
through the bad play of his partner,
who failed to respond to his call for
trumps. and so ruined a magnificent
hand and good game Hard lines,
said friend who was looking on, sym
pathetically and significantly. Yes"
was the reply, "but what could one do
against three such adversariesf'-All
the Year Round.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
Followed the Lead of Gov. Hin.

WINsTED, Conn, March 24.-The gov
ernor's fast day proclamation was not
read in any of the churches Sunday as has
been the custom. The town clerk,
George Wentworth, Democrat, did not
furnish the official proclamation to the
pastors of the different churches. and says
that his reason for not doing so was that
he did not recognize Bulkeley as gov
ernOr