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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
IN WESTERN STYLE
Bold Attempt to Rob a Bust
ness Office in Newark.
THE DESPERATE WELL ARMED
he Ordered the Cashier to Give Him All
the Money in the Place.

It Was Shortly After Noon and the Safe
Was LOcksd-Failing to Secure Any
Booty the Highwayman Made o Des-
perate Break for LIberty-Chased by a
Crowd but He Manages to Escape.
NEWARK, N. j., July 29.-One of the
most daring robberies ever attempted in
Newark in broad daylight was frustrated
by the GOODNESS of two employees of the
New Jersey Oil Company at its Office, 20
Liberty street
While Bookkeepers Charles Chiches-
ter, of Brooklyn, and William Parsons
were in the Office at 1880 o'clock young
man wearing q check suit, tall, we'll
built, and with a broad-brimmed SOM
brero on the back of his head, walked up
to the desk. Parsons arose from q low
chair in which he was sitting and walk
ed to where the stranger stood. Sudden
ly the latter whipped out a pair of re-
volvers and levelled one at Chichester
and the other at Parsons. At the same
time he made known his mission by say
ing in a commanding tone:
.'GIve Me All Your Money"
Neither Chichester nor Parsons was
badly frightened by this unlocked for
demand of the bold highwayman-in
fact they were uncommonly cool, blu t
after it was over they could not tell just
how they kept so. The fellow moved
cautiously along the desk until he
reached wire door leading into the prt-
vate office. The door closed behind him
with Il spring latch, but he seemed not
to notice this. Walking up to Chichester,
with the revolvers still elevated, he de-
manded in gruff tonesI
"Where's the money!
There was, fortunately, but little In
the office, and Chichester replied, "Help
yourself" as he moved away from the
desk. The man opened several drawers,
and, finding nothing, turned again to
Chichester and asked;
"How much have you in your pock-
etsp"
Chichester drew some small change
from his pockets, but the robber was not
satisfied and searched Chichester's pock-
cts himself, but took nothing.
The Robber Escapes.
While this was going on the book
keepers talked as loud as possible, in Or
der to attract the attention of President
o. w. Young, who was in a'private apart
ment on the floor above. He heard the
unusual noise and conversation and
SCarG6u OOWu bUdlEb. 1u0 TOpDoE u6dru
him and made a break for the door. The
spring latch made him prisoner. Sud
denly turning backward he cleared the
desk counter and sprang through an
open window into the street just as Mr..
Young got down stairs. Mr.. Young,
Parsons and several passers-by started in
pursuit of the fleeing highwayman, but
he escaped.
Meanwhile the Third Precinct police
had been notified, and six men went out
with Capt. DAILY. They found the place
where the robber had taken to the
swamps, and several times thought they
had him surrounded, but each time were
mistaken. Superintendent of Police
Brown at once telephoned a description
Of the fugitive to Elizabeth, New Bruins
wick, New York and other places, calling
for his arrest in case he escapes across
the Newark meadows
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29

BALTIMORE, Md, July Ex-senator Cor
man is registered at the Carrolton. Hon.
Murray Vandiver, secretary of the Demo
closeted with him during the day. Hon.
Robert F. Brattan and Marion D. Smith
rival candidates for the Comptrollership,
were also registered at the Carrolton.
It is probable that Frank Brown for
Governor and John P. Poe for Attorney
General will be nominated by acclama-
ton. Hon. L. Victor Baughman will
probably be chairman Of the State Con-
vention and Hon. Murray Vandiver Soc
retary,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
HioH-LIFE SCANDAL.
Ph.iadeIphiA's Social Circlea Agit zted
Over a Reported Eiopement-

Ph4iadeiphia's Social Ctrclea AGit @ted
OTer Reported EiOpement.
PHILADELPHIA, July 29.-Society circles
in this city have been set in a futter by
the rumor that Mrs. John o. Bowman
has eloped with DIR. Ellsworth Hewitt.
Mrs. Bowman Is the wife of Capt. Bow
man, a prominent and wealthy lawyer.
DR.. Hewitt is said to be the nephew of
ex7Mayor Hewitt of New York. 1t Is
said that they have fed to Brazil.
Mrs. Bowman is very pretty and not
over % years of age. All accounts agree
that Mr.. Bowman literally idolized his
wife, She is blonde of fascinating
charms and was married eight years ago,
at the age of H. Her husband gave her
everything that it was in his power to
give. At their home in the city he kept
five servants and otherwise maintained a
splendid household.
In addition to this he had under con-
tract very attractive residence at
Devon, which is now building. The
Bowmans have three children, one of
them baby. The children are very in
teresting. Altogether, there appeared to
be nothing in the wide world to disturb
the serenity Of the Bowman household.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
DIXON THE WINNER
He Knocks Out the Australian
in Five Rounds.
A SHORT AND SHARP BATTLE.
Willis Was Not in the Fight After the
First Round

The Colored Lad Merely Toyed With tho
Imported PugilIst-Rounds of Applause
for the Featherwoight Champion-He is
Regarded as the Wonder Of the Aga-A
Large Crowd See the Fight.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2s-The prize
fight between George Dixon of Boston
and Abe Willis of Australia took place
at the gymnasium of the California Ath-
1etic Club last night for a purse of
SO, 900 and the bantam-w weight cham
pionship Of the world
Willis was practically unknown here
and the betting before the fight began
was in Dixon's favor, ranging from 100
to 70 and 100 to 80. Great interest was
taken in the fight and the club room
was well filed.
soon after $40 o'clock. Both men were
were Tom O'Rourke, Mitchell. and Billy
Akers. Willis was seconded by Martin
Murphy and Billy Smith. Hiram Cook
was referee. Time was called at S;45.
The Battle.
First round-The men spared care
fully for fully minute, Dixon showing
to greater advantage in reach. Then
Dixon led and caught Willis on the jaw,
sending him down. When he rose there
was the hveliest kind of rally, the
men slugging each other at close quar-
ters. Dixon plainly had the best Of it.
Willis Rugged as much as possible.
Second round-After fighting cautious
ly for minute Dixon planted a swing
ing left on the Australians jaw. Sew
eral sharp RELIES and much clinchin e
followed. Then they kept up a see-saw
on each others Jaws at the closest posi-
BILE range. The round closed with cheers
for both.
Third round-Both men were very
wary at first, Dixon then landing his left
on Willis eye and his right on the jaw.
Neither blow did much damage.
Fourth round-After two minutes of
sparring Dixon landed on Willis jaw
and body several times, receiving two
sharp raps In return. Both were avery
quiet and saved themselves by lodging.
Fifth rouud-It was opened like the
others, neither seeming disposed at first
to rush and force matters. Towards the
close there was a sharp rally near the
ropes, in which it was give and take for
a moment, though Dixon was plainly
landing harder and oftener. Presently
Dixon caught the Australian on the jaw
with his left and sent him down. Willis
rose to his hands and knees and took his
10 seconds on the floor. He rose a little
weak, but when Dixon rushed him he
stood prepared to receive the attack.
He could not do much, however, in the
rally that followed, and Dixon's right
soon came into contact with Willis Jaw
and the latter went down fat on his
back. He fell heavily and lay like a
log. When the 10 seconds had expired
Willis seconds had to lift him from the
floor, and Dixon was declared the winner
The colored boy seemed as strong as
when the fight commenced.
The Boston boy was cheered tc the
echo as he left the ring He is regarded
here now as the wonder of the age.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
RuRYING THE VICTIMS.
Thousands Attend the Funerals at
Mande To-day.

Thousands Attend the Funerals at st.
Mande To-day.
PARIS, July 2S.-The victims of the rail-
way disaster will be inferred this after
noon in the cemetery of St. Mande, the
Commune meeting the burial expenses.
There is no doubt that the ceremonies
will be witnessed by one of the largest
crowds ever gathered in the neighbor-
hood of this city.
The assistant station master at Vim
cennes and the driver of the second en-
CINE have been arrested on the charge of
having contributed by carelessness to the
collision.
The lady announced as being among
the victims of the disaster was not the
sMarquise de Monteferata. She was a
Madame Blanchey or Blanchet of New
York
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
THEY MET IN WASHINGTON.
The Republican National Committee in
Session To-day.

The Republican National Committee in
Session To-day.
WASHINGTON, July 29..-The Republican
National Executive Committee is in ses-
sion at the Arlington Hotel in this city
to-day. The meeting was to have been
in Philadelphia, but a change Of plan was
decided on and several members of the
committee did not know until last night
that they were to meet here.
If Mr.. Quay insists upon retiring it is
supposed that Clarkson will be chosen
chairman. and that either Fessenden or
Mr.. Payne will succeed Clarkson as
vice-chairman.
Omaha is early to the front with bid
for the National convention. Col. Q. F.
Scott is on hand with authority to pre-
sent the claims Of that city. He says
that Omaha is going to do all she can to
get the convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
BASEBALL SCORES.

Boston Crowding the New FORKS Out od
Second Place.
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and on easy terms. Apply to

Cook lat Is West Main
w street.
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TWO GREAT RACES TO-DAY.
Tenny and LonGsIreet to Meet for a
Prize of $4,000.

Tenny and LonGsLreet to Meet for a
Prize of $4,000.
NEW YORK, July 29.-Great crowds
are expected at Morris Park and Brighton
Beach this afternoon, as it is the greatest
day of the year for racing enthusiasts.
Everyone has heard of the proposed
matches to-day, and everyone has talked
of them. Tenny, the popular idol, and
Longstreet, horse that his owner be-
lieves is the peer of any ever foaled in
this country, will meet at even weights
over a mile and a quarter at Morris Park
for prize of $4,000, while at Brighton
Beach Kingston, the best son Spend
thrift ever had, and Tulla Blackburn, a
mare that has suffered but three defeats
this year, will fight for a $4,000 purse
over a mile and furIong.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Affairs Quiet In Hayti.

NEW YORK. July 29.-The Atlas Line
steamer Alvo from Haytian ports is in
port here. Her captain reports affairs
quiet in Hayti. A few Of her passengers
Informed reporter that they regarded
the present lull as the calm before the
storm. The rebel leaders have their
headquarters at Jamaica, and reports
from there are that these leaders are
continually active.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
rrIed Suicide bx Hari-KarI.

ROME, July 29.-Col. Leybourne, we'll
known in New York in connection with
the Catholic banking scheme, attempted
suicide here yesterday in the Japanese
style of hari-kari by disemboweling him
self with razor. He now lies in a very
precarious state, with little hopes of re-
covery. Monetary losses are said to be
the cause of the act.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
suooe,s wien a saud would.

been cast at the armor plate mill of Car
negie, Phipps & Co., at Homestead, an
armor ingot 80 inches wide and % inches
thick, weighing $4,000 pounds the
largest armor plate ingot rolled in this
country. The ingot was cast in a sand
mould for o test, and the material
proved much superior to that test in a
metal mould,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
WALL STREET RUMORS.
Heavy Operators in Richmond Terminal
Said to BIO Embarrassed.

Said to BIO Embarrassed.
NEW YORK, July 29.-The "street" has
been full of runlors that heavy operators
in Richmond Terminal and other South
ern securities had become embarrassed,
and it is now reported that one of them
has failed to make his accounts good
and an assignment is looked for.
An effort is being made, however, to
have syndicate take up the accounts,
and if this is done no formal announce
ment of embarrassment will be made.
1t was reported that a loan had been
called yesterday on the Richmond Ter
minal Company, but the officers say that
the loan had matured and was paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
AT CLEVELAND.
The National League Record.

Batter1es-Viau and thinner; Gumbert al
Kittridge.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
DISTRICT OF: WATERBURY, IS, Probate

DIsTRICT OF: WATERBURY, IS, Probate
~ Court, July 81, 1891.
Estate of Thomas Barrett, Of waterbury,, In
said district, insolvent assigning debtor.
The court of probate for the district OF Water
bury hath limited and allowed three months nc is
estate, represented insolvent, in which to ex;
hibit their claims thereto and has appointed
conmissioners to receive and examine said
and has that said IN sad Wa1sf
burv on the 27th day of August, and
also also on the ssth day, Of october, A: p,
1891, at O'Clock in the forenoon 81 eacn
of said days, for the purpose OF attending on
the business Of said appointment.
from a. ssid estate are re-
onested TO make Immediate payment to
q"o''eA w THOS. CURRAN. Trustee.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
The Wire Trust Will Advance Prices.

PHILADELPHIA. July 29.-All details for
a combine of the barbed wire manufact-
urers of the United States have been ar
ranged and the result Is the formation of
wire trust that will eclipse all other
com bines. The trust or combine, will in
future be known as-the Columbus Patent
Company, and their first move will be
to advance the royalty on the manufact-
urer of wire from 81 to So per ton, a n
advance of 200 per cent. on present rates.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Deputy sherifrs Still on Guard.

HARRISBURG, Pa, July 29.-The Billet
mill at the Pennsylvania Steel Works
at Steelton has been started with suff-
Gent men to make a day and night
turn. There are large number of ap-
plications for work, and other depart.
ments will be started this week. AL
though everything is quiet, 30 more
deputy sheriffs have been sworn in.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Arrested for an Assault.

NEWARK, N. J., July 29.-Sophia Fred
ericks, aged 10, of Lyons Farms, was
assaulted on Badger avenue last night,
by Henry Warner, who struck her on
the head with a monkey wrench and at
tempted to outrage her. Four men at
tracted by her screams rescued the girl
and overpowered Warner and took him
to the lookup. The girls head is badly
an
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Want Their Share Of the r.tat..

RocHEsTER, N. Y, July 90. Andrew
Miller died % years ago and left $3.50, 00O
to be divided among his two sons chill
dren ut their majority. James Miller's
children, whom the defendants claim are
illegitimats, have brought suit to recover
their share of the property.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Consul william e. Sims Dead.

WASHINGTON, July pa private
cable dispatch received here from Colon,
on the Isthmus of Panama, announces
the death of William E. Sims, of Vir-
ginia, United States Consul at that port.
He was leading Republican politician
of his State, and figured as the ceRtral
target in the Danville riot of 1888.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
The Fisher,s Island Dr,lI..

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, July 29.-The
naval drills off Fishers Island are at
tracing a good deal of attention in that
locality, and large numbers of people
frequent the vicinity daily. Everything
in the shape of water conveyance is
Tnonopolized
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Two Trains Collide.

ALLIANCE, O., July 29.-The second sec
ton of freight train No. 83, west-bound,
and local freight No. 70, east-bound, on
the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago
Railroad collided with a. terrible crash
near Salem, o., last evening. Two en-
gines and II cars of freight were demol-
ished. Several members of the crews
were severely injured but none fatally.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Wives for wealthy Turks.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, July 29.-The start
ling allegation is made that girls, often
Of good character, are induced to leave
their homes in London and Paris, and
brought to the East, to live as the wives
of wealthy Turks, immured in harems
for lifetime. AS long as no complaint
reaches the outer world, the authorities
are powerless to interfere.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Tho Sugar King fs Dead.

NEW York, July 29.-Frederick @.
Havemeyer, the last of the older genera
ton Of the celebrated sugar refining
family of the Havemeyers, died last
evening at his home at Throgg's Neck,
Westchester County, where he had lived
for years in comparative seclusion and
in ducal style.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29

MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 29.-Uhcle
Jerry Rusk is the latest candidate for the
Presidency. He will in all probability go
to the next national convention with
Wisconsin's solid delegation at his back.
Messrs. Spooner and Payne look favor
ably upon Mr.. Rusk's candidacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
FOR SALE.

The following articles will be sold cheap
by Sheriff Fay, if sold at once: A FIRE
proof Safe as good as new, a nrst-class
Gold Watch and Chain, one P1ano box
Buggy with or without top, a second nano
Beach Wagon, one second nana IA narn less
and one pair !, OF s ,,1 ateos = pi-0e' M
pa J. S. FAY, Deputy Sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
The Davis VIII Case,

BUTTE, Mont, July 29.-The Davis will
case was up again to-day, and most of
the time was taken up with arguing on
procedure. The court decided to give
the opening and closing to the propo-
nents, giving the contestants the burden
Of proof.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Factory Closed by a Strike.

QUINCY, Mass, July 29.-The treera in
John F. brakes boot and shoe factory
went out on strike and the factory was
shut down, throwing 200 hands out
of work. One of the treers was re-
quested to instruct boy in the creasing
of vamps. This he refused to do and
left the shop, the other treers following
him out. Mr.. Drake says he will not
employ union men hereafter
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
The Guards still in Exile.

LONDON, July 29.-The Grenadier
Guards complain bitterly about being
quartered at Dover, which they regard
as a continuation of their exile. The
leave of absence of officers is to be great
lY ourtailed, compared with what is
usually granted to those returning from
foreign station.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Am Unknown MAN Fata11x Iniuree.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, July 30. An I'M
known man, about 20 years old, was
found with his skull fractured on the
Central track at Churchville during the
morning. He is at the city hospital and
will die. 1t is thought that he juRped
from train.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Arrested as Foreign spisu.

ROME, July 20. Two Italians and one
German were arrested at Como, Lom-
hardy, for sketching aud securing plans
of the forts of that city. It is supposed
that the men arrested were employed by
foreign governments to obtain the plans
Of number Of Important Italian fortifi-
cations
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
ParnelIaud the Divorce Case.

LONDON, July 29.-Mr. Parnell's OBJ
lection to Captain O'Shes serving the
order OF bankruptcy on him upon the
ground of his (Parnell's) non-domicile in
England is held as untenable by the Reg
istrarin Bankruptcy. 1t is still open to
Parnell to appeal the case Otherwise he
must pay the costs of the divorce proceed
ings or be declared bankrupt.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
A Stay for n1oElvains and rrezza.

SING SING, N. Y, July 29-The cases
of Murdsrers McElvaine and Trezza have
been taken to the United States Supreme
Court on appeal. They were to have
been executed this week. Arguments
will not be heard until October.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Custom House Employees Discharged.

New York, July 29.-The letters
sent to Collector Erhardt by Secretary
Foster regarding the discharge of Gus
tom House employees have been made
public. Ninety employees are ordered
discharged, and numerous reductions in
salaries are authorized, in various de-
partments. The movement is for the re-
duction of expenses. Many Of the offices
are abolished.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Minister Grubb.a Return.

CAMDEN, N. J., July 29.-Gen. E. Burd
Grubb, Minister to Spain, will sail for
this country August &c. The Phil
Kearney brigade will have a reunion at
his residence, Edgewater Park, Sept.
IA, at which he will be present.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
A ORD TO OUR PATRONS.

We have decided to close our branch
office here, until orders received are finish,
ed and delivered. Will reopen IN ABOUT
two weeks and will guarantee satisfaction
to every one. Permanent address,
ATLANTIC PORTRAIT CO,
655 State st, New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
PROBABLY THIS is ALMY.
A Man Arrested at Montpelier Supposed
to be the Murderer.

MONTPELIER Vt, July 29.-County
Sheriff E w. Howe last night arrested a
man fully answering the description of
Frank G. Almy, the Hanover murderer,
at a secluded farm house at the head of
Mirror Lake, Berlin. He was placed in
jail at this place.
The Hanover authorities have been
telegraphed to come and identify him.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Collector Erhards Resigns.

New YoRK, July 29-Ir was reported
among Republican politicians this morn
ing that Collector Joel B. Erhardt had
sent his resignation as Collector Of the
Port to President Harrison.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
Arrested for aurdering an Editor.

BUTTE, Mont, July 29.-WilHam Deeny,
Eugene Kelly and Phil Hickey. have
been. arrested here charged with the
murder Of Editor Penrose. The men are
all members of the Miners Uuion, and
had been assailed by Penrose in his
paper.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
!. x. vandorblls gelu.d wish vertigo.

NGW4oRT July 2xA-Mr. w. K. Wander
bilt MA seized with something like verti-
30 while bathing ~ Bailey's Beach, and
h4A TO be assisted home tn-the carriage Of
b tkdy passing By.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
piscusted With Jem Smith.

LONDON, July 29.-Abington Baird, the
rich lover of Mrs. Langtry, and hacker
of Jem Smith, was SO Disguised with
Smiths exhibition of coward1ce that he
cursed him, and declared that he would
not back him again.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-29
TWO Mon K,lled by Lightning.

WARREN, Pa, July 29-John Lumason
and Edward Caldwell were seated under
a tree watching ball game. Lightning
struck the tree and both men were killed.