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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
HERMIT's ROMANCE.
On Her Death Bed a Recluse Reveals
 Her Life's Secret.

n0T A1IO' OcCTeCs
 LINcoN, Mass, Oct. 15. - Katherine Kelley, Lincoln's old hermit, is dying, and yesterday she told the secret of her life. She was born in New Orleans in 1929, and in the years before the war she was the belle of the city. Her fathers name was Samuel F. Gibbons. At the age of IS she met 8 young man named Hiram Kelley, and clandestinely married him. The couple went to New York. Hiram was unfortun ate in business ven lures and went to sea. The ship was wrecked, and all but Hiram and one other were lost.
 Among the wreckage that drifted ashore was large box of gold. They saved this, and in 1856 reached New York again. At the beginning of the war Kelley enlisted and sailed under Admiral Farragut. He was killed in the bonn bard ment of New Orleans. His wife returned to her native city after the war, but found her family almost blot ted out of existence. She then returned North, came to this town, and has since lived hermit's life.
 She has requested that the trunk and its contents be sent to her brother, Samuel F. Gibbons, Jr., in New Orleans. Because of her miserly habits it is be- lieved it contains a goodly share of the SIPS, 900 which she claims she possessed at the close of the war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
THINKS THE STORY FALSE.

No Credence Placed in Mrs. Ordway's
 Statement About snolls Murderers.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-A. J. Stone, son in law of the murdered millionaire, A. J. Shell, has this to say in regard to the story from Baltimore to the effect that Mrs. Ordway's husband was concerned in the murder, and that w. B. Tascott, the supposed murderer, was strangled to death by his pals.
 "This is the first time," he said, ''that the name of Al Ordway has been men ntioned in connection with the case. I knew him quite we'll and was sur prised when learned of his death. used to have nay clothes made at his fathers shop, on Madison street, and As worst thing ever heard of him was %b at he was addicted to drink.
 "Perhaps if knew something of the woman's character and reputation for veracity might consider the matter. But as the story now stands, unsub. stantiated, would say that 1t is fal SC and without foundation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
HE TOOK S4O,OOG.
Clerk stout and the Way He Beat the
 Firm of Kennett. Hopkins 6 Co.

Clerk stout and the Way He Beat the
 Firm of Kennett. Hopkins & Co.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-An investigation of the methods of MT. T. H. Stout, the employe of Kennett, Hopkins & Co.,, who disappeared last month, has result ed in the discovery of some interesting facts.
 The firm had customer of the name of Thomas J. Briggs, who deposited cash and stocks with them. MT. Briggs, thinking he had $60, 900 with the firm, called for that Amount and was told that there was but $20, 900 placed to his credit.
 He was much surprised, and produced statements which he had received from Stout showing that he had $S0, 900. MT. Briggs concluded to investigate and placed the matter in the hands of his attorneys
 It is said that the investigation shows that Stout sent Briggs false statements and kept back the regular statements sent out by his employers. He took the checks deposited to Briggs credit and also forged indorsements.
 The checks sent from the firm to MT. Briggs were also appropriated.
 The firm name, with MT. Scouts sig nature beneath it, was affixed to the checks, and the trusted employe then negotiated them at the Holland Trust Company.
 He manipulated checks of both Ken nett, Hopkins & Co.,, and their GUS toners, MT. Briggs, for months in the most reckless way to the amount of $15, 900 or $20, 900.
 It is said that MT. Stout also took stocks and bonds deposited to MT. Briggs credit, thus swelling the total amount of his stealings to about $40, GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
THEY HAD SOLD OUT.
Hory & SpOORer Now Own No Stock fl
 the Adams Express Go.

NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-President Sam most of the directors of the Adams Ex- press Company are making a thorough investigation into the company's af- fairs They will be unable to tell ex- actly how matters stand for several days to come. Examination thus far, it is said, has revealed irregularities, though to no great extent.
 MT. Lovejoy says that misappropria- tions, other than those already known, have been found. He refused to give any information as to their extent, but says there is no telling what the future will develop, and it will be some time next week before it can be told how much the ex-president has taken from the company.
 MT. Lovejoy says that, though the money, it will in no way effect the value of the company's stock.
 MT. Sandford says: "There is no in clination on the part of the directors to relax any effort in prosecuting to the ex tent of the law, for the malfeasance against this company by it's officers, and in securing all that has been wrongfully taken by these officers y
 He refuses to say whether Messrs. 11Ooy anu OpOOuer Will pc arrested put says it will be left to the counsel of the company to take the most effective means of securing the misappropriated funds.
 It was learned late yesterday that John Hoey, the deposed President, had sold out every dollars worth of his stock in the corporation just before the Boston Dis patch and Kingsley Express negotiations. Clapp Spooner, the ex-Vice- President t, also disposed of his holdings at the same time.
 The investigating committee and the friends of the deposed officials were thunderstruck at this discovery, and much unfavorable comment is heard be cause the men retained their positions oi trust and drew salary long after their other fnanci interest in the company had ceased. It is said that MT. Hoey will shortly make a statement that will explain his side of the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15

WE SPARE NO PAINS to please every customer, and with the aid of our rightly made clothing we do please-why shouldn't we? Our re- liable goods are better than can be found anywhere else and for the same quality our prices are lower. What more can any reasonable person ask. Bring in your boys and come yourself for winters outfit. We keep every thing you need (except shoes gloves, mittens, hose, underwear, shirts, hats, cardigan jackets, reefng jackets, jersey coats, wool lined leather coats, any thing and everything you need fol comfort during cold weather and al bottom prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Union Veteran Legion.

READING, Pa, Oct. 15.-The National Encampment of the Union Veteran Legion opened here yesterday. The parade was participated in by about 1,500 members of the order The national convention of the order met in annual session in the afternoon with National Commander G. J. R. Miller of Philadelphia presiding Over 250 dele gates were present. The reports sub mitted showed that 27 encampments had been organized during the year, and there had been a gain in membership in that time of over $500. The order ia distributed through IS States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
NEW ENGLAND BREvIr1Es.


 Clarendon Lord, aged 40 of Deering, Me, hanged himself, early yesterday morning.
 Rev. Phillips Brooks was consecrated Bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Mass aChusetts yesterday.
 Hon. Thomas B. Reed and Hon. Chas B. Allen spoke at the Republican mass meeting in Boston last night.
 A brakeman named Corcoran was killed at East Cambffdge, Mass, yester- day, on the Boston 6 Maine Railroad.
 There is a rumoE that the Searles will case has beAp eofnpromieAd, and that Ti@othy HqPkiAs gets between eight 70 ten ua4AatoNR. .-, 2 sEbA Fisl p1 Q&aElpS k Hgbe for the
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
PENNSYLVANIA BRIEFS.

Fire damaged St. Ignatius' Catholic Church at Kingston to the amount Of S6,000. ..,.s.
 Peter Sherwick, of Pottsville, the Hungarian who killed his cousin in Mahanoy City 8 few months ago, was taken to the Eastern Penitentiary yester- ay to serve 12 years
 Co'. C.arles G. McCawley, who died at kosemonG, was recently placed on the retired list while holding the office ot Colonl Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Indiana Officials Accused of Arson.

WAsHINToN, Ind, Oct. 15.-Samuel Harbine, laborer, was arrested Tues day night charged with complicity in the burning of the court house records here. After being arrested Harbine confessed the crime and implicated several prom inent persons in it, and as 8 result Au- ditor James c. Lavelle and A. B. Hawes, a resident of Steele Township, were ar rested yesterday and placed in jail Lavelle has been auditor of the county for eight years. It is supposed he is short in his accounts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Restored to Membershin.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15.-At yester lay s session of the Evangelical Council Rev. George Ham, of the Wisconsin Con ference who was depossd from the ministry and expelled from the Churc,r for having been a member of the Trial Conference that suspended Bishop B rw
 man, was restored to rhe ull functions of the Christian ministry in the rslatio n of an elder in any church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Funeral of A RicVclist,

CORTLAND, N. Y., Oct. 15.-Gus Hud- son, who was prominent in bicycling g circles throughout the State, was buriel yesterday. The remains were escorted from his late homs to the depot hy the members of the Cortland Wheel Club His own wheel heavily draped, was led behind the hearse. This was done in compliance with the dying re quest of the dead wheelman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.

An old Engine in g Repair Shop at St.
 Paul Makes Terrible Havoc.
 ST, PAUL, Minn., Oct. 15.-Shortly be- fore o'clock yesterday afternoon, a terrible explosion rent the air at the shops of the Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Railroad Company at South Park.
 The employees in tho shops had been repairing an old engine, and having com pleted the work, decided to test the boiler. Doubtless, too much steam wa s put on, for the boiler exploded with ter rible effect.
 Eleven persons were injured, three of them fatally. Five of the victims were terribly mutilated.
 The three who are badly injured are John Clowry, Charles Neuman and John May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
The Atlanta S@fo.

LEwEs, Del, Oct. 15. - The United States steamer Atlanta arrived here at o'clock yesterday afternoon, after having been out in the gale for fifty-four hours. At 11:30 o'clock Monday night she broke her hawser pipe, which caused he forward compartments to fill with water. While lowering lamp into the compartments to examine their condition an explosion occurred and six of the crew were severely burned. Two of them are not expected to live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
The Boston o1eomarsarin. Case.

BOSTON, Oct. 15.-In the Supreme Court the case of Benjamin Plumley, who was released on a writ of habeas corpus, after having been convicted of selling oleomargarine, was called, but was postponed for two weeks. Plumley is agent for Chicago firm, and sold oleomargarine only in original packages. Large business interests are involved in the case as well as the constitutionality of the recent acts of the Legislature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
western Union Ieeting.

NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-The old Board of Directors of the Western Union Tele- graph Company was reelected at the annual meeting yesterday. The report for the year ended June 30 last shows: Gross earnings, $23, 034, 326; operating expenses, $16, 428, 741;, net earnings, $6,- C05 5S4. The plant, etc., is valued at S06 TAB 3e1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
TWO KILLED. MANY INJURED.
Fatal Accident on tho Baltimore 6 Ohio
 at Hicksville, O.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, Oct. 15.-The Bal timore & Ohio fast mail train No. 8, from Chicago to New York, jumped tn 6 track at Hicksville, O., at P. n., yes terday, killing two passengers, wound ing one other fatally and a dozen others less seriously.
 The wreck occurred on . sharp curve, the express, mail, baggage and smoking cars passing the curve safely, but the sleepers jumped the track and were piled up in 2 mass of ruins.
 Vice President King of the Baltimore & Ohio was in the wreck, and was badly injured.
 E The private car of Emmons Blaine was also in the wreck The young man was slightly hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Capt. Islazier on Trial.

ELIZABETH, N. J., Oct. 15.-Captain Herman Blazier, who shot and killed Thomas Wilson May II last, was put on trial yesterday. Wilson was a bystander during 8 quarrel between Blazier and a neighbor and was hit by bullet in tended for the other man. Owing to the prisoners ill health the trial was sd- journed till January.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
A Defau1ter Gets Seven Years.

PORTLAND, Me-, Oct. 15.-Marshall 0. Percival, the defaulting cashier of the Shoe and Leather Bank at Auburn, was arraigned in the United States Circuit Court yesterday on two indictments, charging him with incorporation of funds and false entry. He pleaded guilty to both, and was sentenced to seven years in the State prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Parochia1 and Public Schools to Unite.

SALTWATER, Minn., Oct. 14.-At the regular meeting of the school board last evening it was decided to accept the proposition of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Parish to turn over the paroch- ial schools to the city. The buildings will be leased for one year for the nomi- nal rental of $1. The present teachers will be retained if found competent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

e~ Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes or regular 'liee' ing nights
 Meetings This Evening. Woman's Relief corps.
 Wadhams Post, G. A: R.
 Waterbury Athletic club.
 Tunxis tribe, I. o. R. M. A Waterbury temperance Reform club. Harmony lodge, F: & A: M: Mad River grange. -w.fTTa Friendship lodge, sons.o+A Anerman'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
A Stnrekaaner N1nrd rc

BALTIMORE, Md. Oct. 15.-A special from Cape Charles City, says that Fanny M Fadden, a storekceper, was found in bed brusally murdered. / An tmploye named George Dreyer has been arrested charged with Cne crimo and the psopl' threaten to lynch him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
oc.an arove C.mp Meeting Assoolatlon.

AsBURY PARK, N. J., Oct. 14.-The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association held it's twenty-second annual meeting yesterday. The old board of officers was wood H. Stokes; Vice-President, Aaron E. Ballard; Treasurer, David R. Brown; Secretary, George w. Evans. The vari- ous reports showed very healthful con dition of affairs. A floating indebted ness of $20, 900 has been paid off during the year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
AC1erpvman,s Son Dt,s.inr,

BOSTON, Oct. 15.-No trace has yet been found of Arthur D. Mayo, the son of Rev. A. D. Mayo of this city, who has been missing from his home since Sun day last. He was lecturer on edu- cational topics. He has been i'll recent ly and it is believed that he has gone West while suffering from mental aber- ration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Chem ical Company Burned Out.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Oct. 15.-The main building of the Hampden Paint and Chemical Company on Armory street was destroyed by fire last evening. Loss $6O, fully insured. The fire was caused by the explosion of lamp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Light House Estilnatea.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-The estimates of tho Light-house establishment for the coming year, to be presented to Congres S at it's meeting in December, call for the approximation of $3. 233. 900. The esti- mates last session called for about $0 GOO O0O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
The Pennsylvania Investiration

HARRISBURG, Oct. 15.-The Senate has resolved that the investigation of the charges against the late Treasurer, the AuditorGenerala and other officials shall be conducted in open session. Daily sessions will be held beginning at 10 c. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
AT $500.
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 They are easy to wear and hard to wear out. With them walking is a luxury, without them walking is task. They are as easy as q glove and their durability is something phe- nomenal. You will not only get your moneys worth out of them but you will do little better. No shoe ever came closer to perfection and no shoe ever so completely united style and durability.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Red Cross Can't Collect Assessments.

BOSTON, Oct. 15.-The officers of the Order of the Red Cross were yesterday enjoined from collecting assessments and from interfering with the assets of the order until further orders of tn 6 court by Justice Dunbar in tho Supreme C0urt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
TIE NEW YORK CLOTHING STORE Will be the leader for
 this season in fine Ready Made Clothing.

We bought the stock ot retiring manufacturing firm for cash, consisting of the Finest Fall and Winter Cloth ing, at 4oc on dollar. This stock we will dispose of for the benefit of our customers, at the small profit of 10 per cent. This will enable the people of Waterbury and vicinity to secure their winter clothing for just half the manufacturing cost. Prices of some of our extraordinary bargains as follows:
 Mems suits at $4, we'll worth $7.5O. This suit is made up nicely and of good durable quality.
 Mems Fine Black Cheviot Suits, double breasted, at $9.5O, are bargains for $15.
 Elegant mems plain and fancy worsteds in Sacks and Frocks, the latest style and finest quality at $9.75 never sold elsewhere less than $16.5O. We have also on hand the highest grade goods in Silk and Satin Lined Suits and Overcoats at $15. D, equal to any custom made. Come and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. The most aston | ishing prices ever shown in Youths and l Boys Clothing.
 Boys Pants at 15c Mems Working Pants at 90c. Children's Jersey suits speciality.
 Bear in mind this is no hum. bug. We sell as advertised. Large sales and small profits is the motto of the
 New YorkClothing Store
 274 Bank Street. J. MARCUS, Prop'r. N. B.-The first clothing store from the Naugatuck Railroad depot.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-06-11
Notice to Creditors.

In the District Court of the Tenth Ju-
dicial District of the State OF Montana, IN
aud for the County OF Fergus.-ln the mat
ter OF the estate of Peter Anderson, de-
ceased.-Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, administrative OF the estate OF
Peter Anderson, deceased, to the creditors
of, and all persons having claims against,
the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers. within four months
after the date of the first publication oil
this notice. to the said administrators at
the law Office of f. W. Morrison, in the town
of Lewistown. Fergus county, Montana.
the same being the place for the %transac-
ton OF the business of said estate.
Dated at L~ewistown, Fergus county,
Montana, this 21st day OF May. 1891.
FLORA ANDERSON,
Administrative of the estate OF Peter An
derson, deceased.
+. w. MORRISON, Atty.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-06-11
Notice to Creditors.

Ia the District Court of the Tenth .ln-
licial District of the State of Montana, in
and for the County of Fergus.-ln the mat
ter Of the estate of Frank X. ~Stoddard, de-
ceased.-NotIce is hereby giveE by the un-
dersigned. executor Of the last will and tes-
lament of Frank X. Stoddard, deceased, To
the creditors of, and all persons having
claims against, the said deceased to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers, within
ten months after the date oil the first pub
~licatinn OF this notice, tn said executor at
the law office of T.. w. Morrison, at the
town of Lewistown, Fergus county, Mon
tana, the same being the place for the
transaction of the business of said estate.
Dated at L~ewistown, Fergus county,
Montana, this 2lst day OF May, 1891.
ARTHUR W. SToDDaRD,
Executor Of the last will and testament OF
Frank r. Stoddard, deceased.
T.. W. MORRISON, Atty.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-06-11
Notice to Creditors.

Ia the District Court eli the Tenth Ju-
dicial District OF the State OF Montana, in
aud for the County of Fergus.-ln the mat
ter Of the estate of j. w. Winters, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
administrative of the estate of j. W. Win
t-rs, deceased, to the creditors OF, aud all
persons having claims against, the sad de
ceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after the date
of the first publication of this notice, to the
said ADMINISTRATIVE at the law office of +.
W. Morrison, in the town of Lewistown,
Fergus county, Montana, the same being
the place for the transaction of the busi-
ness of said estate.
Dated at Lewistown, Fergus county,
Montana, this 2lst day of May, 1891.
MATILDA A. WINTERS,
Administrators of the estate oi j. W. Win,
tiers, deceased.
f.. W. MORRISON, Atty.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-06-11
Notice Of Final Entry.

Land Office at Lewistown, Mont
May D, 1891.
Notice Is hereby giventhst the following
named settler has filed notice of her inten-
ton to make final proof in support of her
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Register and Receiver at Lewis
town, Mont, on June IL, 1891. viz:
Alice }. Oates,
being The widow aud administrative of
John Oates, who in his lifetime made
homestead application No. 4O19, for the
81 SWA, Sec. "a; Sell SCI, Sec. 33. TIP. Is
N. r. IA f., and lot l, Sec. 4. TIP. IA N, II.
IA +.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz:
Frank +. Prouett, John II. Good, Flor
lila A. Walling and Matilda A. Winter. all
of P~hilbrook, Mont.
CHARLES A. BURG. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-06-11
Notice Of Final Entry.
Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,

Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
May 4, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will he made be-
fore the Register and Receiver at Lewis
town, Mont, on June Is. 1891, viz:
George Stoudt,
who made homestead application No. 1866.
for the NEa NWt, wa NE4 and Nw4 SEA,
Sec. 81, Tp- Is N, Il. IL f.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Joseph King, Christian King. Adolph
Odenwald and John Il. Mason, all of Cot
tonwood. Mont.
CHARLES A. BURG. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-06-11
Notice of Final Entry.
Land Office at Lewistown. Mont,
LIZ. AA1 A

Land Office at Lewistown. Mont,
June 8, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Register and Receiver at Lewis
town, Mont. on July Is, 1891, viz:
Peter e. Anderson,
who made pre-emption declaratory state
nlent No. 1859. for the lots 4, 5, 6 and Z,
Sec. 6, TIP. Is N, X. 1s E.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of. said land. viz:
Edward Mcdonnell. Barney Mcdonnell,
Thomas Canine and John T.. Clegg. all OF
L~ewistown, Mont.
CHARLES A. BURG, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-06-11
Notice of Final Proof.

Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
June 4, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his inten-
ton to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Register and Receiver
at Lewistown, Mont, on July 20, 1891, viz:
Frederick Inabnit,
who made pre-emption declaratory state
ment No. 10, for the NE4 of NE4, Sec. 81,
Wa NW4, NWt SWt, Sec. 33, TIP. II N, r.
10 /.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation OF, said land, viz:
john NJ. Myers, John Newman, Charles
III. Plat and George Jackson, all of Ubet,
Mont
CHARLES A. BURG, Register.