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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
UANAMAKER'S GALL,

WANAMAKER'S GALL.
The Wanamaker scandal is begin
ming to arise into the circumambient
atmosphere and offend the nostrils of
all decent men, of whatever political
faith. 1t adds one more scandal to the
present administration which seems
TO be prolific in scandals, rottenness
and corruption. The Tanner scandal,
the Raum-L, mon scandal and the seal
fisheries scandal were all bad enough,
but merely puny pigmies compared
with this disgrace which has come
upon a member of the presidents
official family. Mr.. Wanamaker has
been convicted of deliberately lying,
and now Bardsley's confession, which
was withheld from publication by the
Philadelphia Ledger, but which was
recently introduced in evidence, says
Wanamaker was particeps crimints to
the wrecking of the Keystone bank,
and was privy to all its shady trans
actions. Read what Bardsley says;
Marsh told me that John Wanama-
ker knowingly held over 2, 800 shares
of our overissue fraudulent Keystone
stock and had demanded 800, 600 for
them, although he had never paid or
given any value for them whatever.
Wanamaker's demand was that Mrs.
lucas was to give $4,000 of that
amount, Marsh $4,000 and the bank
the remaining $4,000.
A plan was arranged that the stock
was to be thrown into pool or given
up. in order to help the rebuilding of
the bank. Everything seemed clear
fDr a speedy and satisfactory arrange
ment, when John Wanamaker upset
all our plans by his remarkable de-
mand, accompanied by the threats
that unless the 800, 900 was paid over to
his lawyer, P. +. Rothermel, he would
close the bank. Marsh was frightened
and did not know what to do. l told
him to engage good lawyers at ones
and to instruct them to demand the
ovsrissue from John Wanamaker and
; not pay him cent. l showed MN
that John Wanamaker was know
ingly guilty of crime in retaining
those overissued shares, and that he
must not be permitted to bulldoze the
bank. Marsh took my advice and
engaged Mayer Sulzberger and John
Il. johnson. They demanded the
stock, and Wanamaker reduced his
demand to $25, 600, but he and his
lawyer were told that if the stock
were not returned by certain speci-
fled date legal action would be taken
against him. Before that John Wana :
maker weakened and returned every
share of the over issue.
This shows that Wanamaker, not
only.knew Of the fraudulent Keystone
stock, but held some of it and tried to
bulldoze, to blackmail the officers
of the bank into putting up
hush money and when they
refused to disgorge and threatened
to expose his peculiar untitness as a
teacher in the Bethany Sunday school,
he very quietly turned over his fraud
ulenU stock.
And yet Mr.. Wanamaller is spoken
of as holy man. He is superintend-
ent of a Sunday school and leads in
prayer 1t makes his crime all the
greater because it convicts him of be,
ing that creature most despised and
lated by all manly men, q cantinG
hypocrite and a pharsaical humbug.
This man, however, is still postmas-
ter general of the United States and
superintendent of the Bethany Sun
day-schooI. Verify, we are still under
Republican administration.
LIE Gazette WANTS to know whether
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23

next thing in order, and EN-Congress
man John F. Follett OF Cincinnati
placed in nomination
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
THE WoRDIN WILL CASE.

Waterbury Witness Says the Will
Was Not Such as She Would Make.
In the famous Wordin will trial at
Bridgeport, yesterday, Miss Helen Wor-
ceased, was piaced " upon t 6f 'n atan ue-
She testified to being the oldest daugh.
ter and was forty eight years of age
that she had been residing in Waterbury
for number of years with an uncle of
her mothers that she had never in any
way tried to influence or prejudice her
father against his daughters in law. II
only spoke to my father twice regarding
the property, and 1 advised him on one
occasion to leave the homestead to
Fannie, my sister, and divide the re-
mainder of the property equally be-
tween u.s." The witness was ON the
stand all day and the cross-examination
failed to deviate her in any way from
what she had stated on the direct ex-
animation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
An Insane Farmer Attempts to Offer
Up Human Sacrifice.

An Insane Farmer Attempts to Offer
Up n Human Sacrifice.
o. FL. Jessup, well known farmer.
who for years has been active in church
work, was suddenly bereft of his reason
ii few days ago. He resides in the town
the town underwent sort of religious
epidemic. A number of persons claim
ed to be sick and they were suddenly
made well. This they attributed to the
faith cure, stating that they had used
no remedies but had placed their faith
in the Lord. This so worked on
Jessup's mind that he worked himself
into religious frenzy and lost his rea-
son. He became violent last night and
attempted to offer up as a sacrifice one
of his family, but was bound before he
could carry out his purpose. He will be
removed to Middletown in few days.
A human skull was brought I'D by
one of Henry G. Rowe & Co.'S oyster
steamers while dredging near the new
lighthouse on Monday. 1t has been
identified by Philander Robinson, a ship
carpenter at New Haven, as the skull
of James Curtis, an FISHERMAN who was
drowned at this point 30 Years ago. He
identifies the skull by a peculiar ridge
in the forehead and ii tooth worn from
smoking pipe.
"A pair Oh nOfSeS Mitch al GA light
running buggy driven by Michael Ma
son, we'll known resident of Bradford.
became uumanageable last night and
ran away. Mason was thrown out and
struck heavily on his head and shout,
ders His left collar bone was broken
and his skull fractured. The carriage
was badly damaged, but the horses
escaped injury. 1t is thought that Mr.
Mason will die. He was attended by
DIR link.
A remarkable surgical operation was
performed in Suffield this week, by DR.
Nj. Storrs of Hartford, assisted bv Drs
Mason of Suffield and Wolff of Hartford
Mrs Henry Fuller, an old lady of II
years, has suffered for some time with
gall stones and was in such condition
that she could not long survive In the
operation about forty stones was remov-
ed from the gall bladder. They varied
in size from that of pea to a walnut.
DIR Mason, who has charge of the case,
reports that the patient is doing we'll
and gives every sign of recovery, which
would be remarkable in a person of her
age so much reduced by sickness. after
an operation so severe and hazardous.
Irwin Chambers came near losing his
life yesterday at Manchester. He at
tempted to drive his team in front of a
moving train when the horse SHE'D and
threw him out of the wagon, fracturing
his skull
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES.
Weekly Record of Business in We
Busy State.

Weekly Record of Business in a Very
Busy State.
The summary of the Weekly Record
for the current week shows sales of real
estate as follows: New Haven IS,
Bridgeport 90, Hartford 4, Waterbury
4, Meriden 8, New Britain s, Norwalk 6.
Danbury 2, Ansonia 1, Derby 2, Hunt
ington 3, Springfield IL, Holyoke 8.
Real estate mortgages are reported as
follows New Haven $50. 800, Bridge
port $24 ,449, Hartford ST, 790. Water
bury $4,000, Meriden S7,O27, New
Britain $4,000, Norwalk $500, Dan
bury $1,000, Ansonia $3.50, Derby SIS. $40.
Huntington S2,9O7, Springfield S32 ,OG4,
Holyoke $4,000. The total number of
sales reported for the week is So, as
against Sc the preceding week. The
total amount of recorded real estate
mortgages is S15S, 1914, against SAIL ,561
the previous week.
The New Haven clearing house re-
ports total clearings for the week ST.
29S, l31 IA loss of 10 per cent as com
pared with the corresponding week last
year, Hartford's clearings amounted to
1885. $50 a loss of IL per cent, and
Springfield reports tpt:l of 81, III ,47G
gain of II per cent,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
ANOTHER suRsIlTuIE RlLL.
Comptroller Staub Refuses to Pay
Bill of $500.

Comptroller staub Refuses to Pay a
Bill of $500.
HARTFORD, March 19.-In the senate
to-day Mr. Thayer presented another
substitute for the Judson bill. 1t
provides that in the election of
state officers a majority of votes
shall be necessary to elect, but
if no person has received a majority the
general assembly shall fill the vacancies;
provided, however, that if the assembly
fails to declare elected or elect officers
IN the first or second calender days of
the session, the presons who have re-
ceived the greatest number of votes at
the general election shall take the Offices
Comptroller Staub to-day refused to
pay bill of $500 for the new uniforms
for the governors horse guards, on the
ground that the appropriations had been
expended.
To-day acting Gouernor Bulkeley no.
ticed that the three flags which usually
float ever the capitol had been low
cred and called Superintendent Goebel
to account for it. He referred Mr. Bulke-
lev to Comptroller Staub. The latter
denied having given orders to lower the
flags An assistant of Mr. Bulkeley
huisted the flags.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
SOLDIERS CLOTHING.
Equipment Provided From the Govern
ment Wardrobe.

Equipment Provided From the Govern
ment Wardrobe.
AT the New Haven recruiting station
In the Leffingwell building Is a room
filled with clothing for recruits. When
young man is enlisted he is taken
there aud given Il complete set of cloth
ing There are twelve pieces in thu. out
tit and among them are overcoat, dress
coat, trousers, cap, two flannel shirts,
two sets of underwear, six pairs of
stockings, pair of hrogans, suspenders
and wooden blankets. The entire cost
of suit for the mounted or cavalry SER
vice is $50. "a and that for the infantry
service S29.61. The difference in the
cost is owing to the reinforcement in the
trousers of the cavalry men in conse-
quence of the wear and tear of the
saddle.
The men are allowed two new suits
OF clothing year and they receive un-
der garments, etc, often enough for the
most fastidious of soldiers. They are
allowed S13 month outside of clothing,
food, lodging and care In time of sick
ness. Many men who are more careful
with their clothing than others are able
to save much on the clothing account
and when their term of enlistment has
expired the government pays them the
money the value of the clothing which
they have not found it necessary to
wear. Lieutenant Bowen, who is in
charge of the station, said Yesterday
That there was a man in his company
who, after number of years of service,
was retired and had nearly 5000 due to
him which he saved on clothing ac
count.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
E. It. TURNER & co.

when We sell good Shirts that FRI MT and
back stayed seams good size wide bosoms made button
ana would be good shirts for so each for 5c three
Tor Soo we give you big trade That's what we shall do to-
morrow while they last There is many of them but W..
nave every size and they plum for YOU And lust to
make 1t more pleasing shall sell known Shirt
our price always IS cents while the stock have on hand
ast at DOC each sixfor $500 Also Cast Iron Shirt at
same price. These some shirt bargains It will nav van -
look after. y ' ~
also on our Hosiery counter tomorrow shall an i'm
mense bargain i'll Ladies' and ChiIdrens Hose Fast black
Stainless IN Wild and narrow ribbed and in plain
also for 1Oc pair.
uents hne Hose guaranteed Stainless fast black would he
good at PIC pair while they last the price will be two %
for 25c. WV pan
Ladies fancy stripes and Iin colors pair for 25c
Inc best line OF Black Ho and the hest quality in the ctv
for 20 cents pair. " J
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
CASH CUSTOMERS.
One Groceryman Says He Prefers Those
Who Trade on Credit.

One Groceryman Says He Prefers Those
Who Trade on Credit.
1t seems very strange, but it is true,
nevertheless, that customers who pat
cash for their purchases are not consid-
cred very desirable by butchers or gro
GERS, and especially those who do not
send children or messengers after the
goods, but go themselves and have the
articles selected and weighed or meas
ured under their personal supervision.
A groceryman whom 1 questioned on
the subject endeavored to deny that
such was the fact, says writer in the
New York Telegram, but when 1 men
toned several instances to show that it
was true, he said: "Well, we don't like
them because they are too particular
They want the biggest and best of
everything and then thy beat down
your prices as low as they can. Of
course it is pleasant to get the ready
money, but it comes in such small
amounts that the full benefit of it is not
appreciated. Besides you are never sure
of cash customer. They are not in your
debt and can quit you when they feel
they have grievance. You are sure of
the customers who run an account with
you, though occasionally they fail to
pay. But we have way of protecting
ourselves against loss," said the gro
ceryman, with sly smile.
mo wonder the butchers and grocers
prefer customers who run a book to
those who pay cash." said a boarding
house keeper of my acquaintance; ga
cent or two more on pound for every
thing is charged to the book customer,
who is usually careless in noting the in
crease, but this difference alone makes
handsome profit for the grocer In
addition to this the poorest quality of
goods is foisted on the customer who
runs an account, as the privilege of run
ming book is supposed to be favor
for which the customer cannot be too
grateful. Where the latter is inclined
to be careless it often happens that GER
tain items find their way on the book,
80 that when the account is footed up at
the end of the week or month the total
is found to be much larger than was an
ticipated. 1t is not at all strange, to one
who knows, why grocers and butchers
are willing to take chances with book
ouctomorS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
THE FUN OF CATCHING eELs
The Squirmers Are Sometimes Caught 1,
Peculiar Ways.

The Squirmers Are Sometimes Caught in
Peculiar Ways.
Parties travel along our shore, says
the Lewiston Journal, setting traps for
eels at the mouths of brooks above
salt water. These consist of a roomy
box of Stats, with an inconspicuous en-
trance. Tho squirmers go in and stay
In till they are taken out. Other parties
set pots near the head of the tide. These
are like lobster trapsnin some respects.
In the end is a tunnel-shaped entrance
very easy to get into. This entrance is
rendered still more effective sometimes
by continuation in the shape of a
stocking leg, and I have seen sharp
brads driven in so as to impale the victim
should he poke his head out the door.
These traps are sunk to the bottom with
n line and buoy attached. Horseshoe
crabs are considered the best bait for
eels. In the fall they pass up into rivers
and ponds, sometimes in great numbers,
and always in the darkest nights; then
the boys are on deck with gaffs.
Their winter home is in the slimiest
mud. Some bed in salt mud, others in
the rivers. At Goose river is a spot
where cells are always found just as
soon as ice forms. Strangely enough,
it is said to be a ledge. By quick work
bushel are sometimes speared out in a
few minutes. Spearing is to me the
most satisfactory method of fishing for
them. An eel spear is built like Nep-
tunes trident, with wooden handle
twelve to twenty feet long. With it the
fisherman repairs to the river, if in tide
water, at low water. In the fall boat
is used. In the winter the ice is cut in
semicircle, then with one clip the pro-
jecting tongue is cut off and pushed
under. Now the podging begins. The
spear is jabbed in the mud gently; if it
meets resistance when pulled out, the
fisherman yanks it like lightning and
shakes the wiggler off on the ice
Very often in this vicinity, near the
wharf and shipyard, an iron bolt, tree
nail, hoop skirt, stove funnel, bag of
kittens, piece of rigging, gold watch or
some other trifle is hauled out, and by
Christmas time the ice is covered with
trash. Eels move about some in the
mud, for sometimes they are caught
where none was to be found the day be-
fore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
Barn and Cattle Burned.

New MILFORD, March 19.-About :
O'Clock last night the large barn owned
by L. F. Curtis, the druggist of Bridge
barn contained at the time the fire
broke out eighteen tons of hay, large
quantity of grain and farming nipple,
ments. In the barn at the time there
was twenty head of pure bred Jersey
cattle, of which only ten were found
alive this morning. One horse was also
burned. The flames communicated
with another barn close by and but for
the energetic work of the farmers that
too would have be, n burned. The loss
on the building is about 81, 900 while the
loss on the cattle will reach 1000 more.
1t was partially insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES. DEATHS

Some Interesting Statistics From the
Annual Report of the state Board of
Health.
The annual report of tine state board
OF health has been received. and Con-
tains much useful information.
The bureau of vital statistics finds
that since 1850 the population has de
ceased i'll seventy two farming towns
New Haven and Fairfield counties show
much the largest grow tn, and the differ
ente between those two Is only two.
tenths Of one per cent.
The whole number of births registered
during the year was 1916 as follows :
Males 1919. females s, 1853, not stated
"a. The whole number of marriages
was 5,144. Whole number of deaths
1899 males 6.46l, females 6,042, not
stated 26. There was one birth to every
~. of the population one marriage
to every 1911 of population one death
to every $50 of the population.
There were fifty one towns in which
the registered deaths exceeded the num-
Der of births. The natural decrease of
population in this way, however,
amounted to only 313. In seven towns
the number of registered births and
deaths were equal. Hence the natural
increase of population by excess of
births over deaths, of 4,647, occurred
wholly in ITO towns.
The number of births registered is
larger than ever before. The registered
marriages are 225 less than last year,
ana the registered deaths 459 less.
The highest number of births to each
one thousand of population was IS. in
New Haven county the lowest was 10
in LitchtiCil county. OF the towns
having more than 5000 inhabitants, to
Naugatuck belongs tho honor of having
the largest birth rate, 32.S per 200 !:
Waterbury is a good second, 3l.7; New
Haven and Meridea each 29.4. OF the
towns having a city within their limits
Waterbury gives the largest birth rate.
The town having the smallest birth rate
in the state is Hartland, 80. The great
est number of births in one month oc-
Cured in July, l ,6O9. The smallest
number i'll December, 1924. The still
births numbered COL.
There were SIG frs t marriage brides,
59l brides who ventured second eX-
perlence, 33 who took third husband,
and one who entered the fourth time in
matrimCny. OF groOms there We're 4 1862
who entered the first time upon connu-
bial felicity, eO3 who ventured second
time, 40 who took third wife, and nine
who made no unnecessary delay in tax
ing fourth.
The numl err of divorces granted was
536, New Haven county heading the list
with 100.
Consumption was the cause of death
in 1,590 cases, pneumonia in 915, disease
of the heart In 1854. The number of
deaths caused by violence or negligence
during the year was $50; 1874 died of i'll
Juries received on railroads, malder ex-
ecution and suicide caused 80, eighty
nine were drowned, and 46 were killed
by Commissions and fractures
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
THE CATHEDRAL AFFAIRS.
Not to BE Ready for Conservation for a
Couple of Months Yet.

Not TO BE Ready for Conservation for IA
Couple of Months Yet.
The main altar and the affairs of st
Patrick and st Bridget are now being
erected in st Joseph's cathedral in Hart
ford. The marble of each altar is sea
green onyx, American and Sienna The
main altar will be % feet high, and is
already built to the height of nine feet.
The front is enriched by detatche pillars
of onyx, with moulded base and caps of
American marble. Between these are
deep medallions with pillared jams and
hoods, finished With a moulded cornice.
Tie ends and rear of the altar are adorn-
ed with Gothic panels, which harmonic
with the font. The blending of the
colors OF the three styles of marble
forIus beautiful effect.
1t was hoped to consecrate the cathe-
dral on the feast of st Joseph, to day but
work ON the building was delayed by
the sickness and death of Mr. Kelley, the
architect, and the edifice will not be
ready for IA couple of months to come,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
A Most RemarkabIe Case.

DETROIT, March 19,-The recorders
court yesterday afternoon was the scene
of great excitement. Dennis Hubbard
was on trial for felonious assault and
the evidence showed conclusively that
he was guilty. Judge Jennison. the
prisoners counsel, created a great SEN
sation in summing up when he turned
to the jury and said "Gentlemen, l be-
lieve the prisoner guilty he deserves to
be hanged" After celebrating for two
minutes the jury returned with YER
dict of guilty and Hubbard was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
Fierce Tush of Mnter.

The force of the water through the
gap in;the wall of the broken Housa-
tonic dam is so great that it carries
stones weighing 100 pounds several
hundred feet below, as they are dropped
from the cars on the trestle,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
Father LawIer Attacked.

WILLIMANTIc, March 19.-While re.
turning home from South Coventry,
Tuesday evening, the Rev d. III. Lawler
was assaulted by three men. James
Rooney came to his assistance and the
rutfians: were routed. Ralph Parker
and George Bushong were arrested for
the assault, but Father Lawler refused
to appear against them and they were
discharged. The men were drunk at
the time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19

NEW YORK, March 19.-There was
considerable excitement in the Madison
Square gard n today when G1wan,
whose re;.l name is Sherlock, the Saliva.
ton army man, became insane ON the
track. He was removed to his quarters.
The noon score of the match WAS
Hughes $50 miles, Bennett 3A. Noremac
1856, Hegelman 1920, Herty 32S, Nessier
3lS GoWan GIG
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS
LOCAL LINES.

If you want good Tea or Coffee, 60 to
PHELAN's and you get the best. Remem-
Der the number, "a East Main street, Platt's
block.
The Eyes.-Prof. A. j. Cross at our
store, Sat. March 2s, Lake. Strobel & Co.
1876 Boxes-of Indian River Oranges ct
LADD'S South Main street grocery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
COMING EVENTS
Booked For the City and Conc
Halls.


Booked For the City and COncordia
Halls.
City hall has been rented for the fol-
lowing dates Tuesday, March 81, the
Letter Carriers concert and sociable
Wednesday, April 1, Star Sociable club;
Friday, April 3, Barcelona council, K.
of G; Tuesday, April Z. Company A
Wednesday, April 8, Waverly Social
club; Thursday, April o, Wadhams
post, G. A. r. {: Friday, April 10, East
End Democratic club; Wednesday
April 10, and Thursday, April 16. Co E,
Hibernian Rifles; Monday, April 81,
Harmonic sobiety Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, April 90, 30 and May /,
Rose Hill social club; Friday, May 80
Choral union.
The Concordia hall has been rented
for the following dates: March 10,
Harugari society; March %, theatricals;
April 1, the assembly; April 2, Ameri-
can Ring Co; April Z, N. Greenberg
April 8, German X. of P: April 10,
private sociable: April IS. Canadian
band i; April 81, %, %, German fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-19
Reid 4 Hughes
First Anniversary Celebration
A BANQUET OF BAR.
GAINS TO WHICH
ALL ARE INVITED.

The first anniversary of our
opening occurs on tomorrow,
March 10, and to commemo-
rate the event and make it a
red letter in our history we
shall present a Banquet of Bar
gains unparalleled in the his
tory of Waterbury. We have
no space for Il list of bargains,
but cordially invite al to call.