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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
IS HE THE MURDERER
Sentenced to Death. Escaped and Thought
to be Found.

MmDLETowN, N. Y, March "a
strange but well authenticated repoA
comes from the far off State of Washing
ton of the capture there of a condemned
murderer, who broke Jail at Strouds-
burg, Pa, 90 years ago, and has since
been in hiding 4,
On Sept. IS, 1868, Theodore Brodhead,
one of the principal residents of the Della
ware Water Gap, the noted summer resort,
was murdered and robbed under circum-
stances of peculiar atrocity. Two disso-
lutte young men of the neighborhood,
named William Brooks and Charles
Orme, were brought to trial for the crime
at the next term of the Monroe County
Court, and were convicted and sentenced
to be hanged. About two weeks before
the date fixed for their execution the cul-
prits, by the aid of tools supplied by
friends outside, broke Jail and escaped.
They relieved themselves of the shackles
and when the jailer entered their
cell in the morning they overpowered him
and took his keys, and, after locking him
in the cell, they opened the Jail doors and
fed.
The fugitives started off across the
mountains, seeking hiding place in the
rough coal mining region. Orme got sep
arated from his companion and was re-
captured and taken back to Stroudsburg
anu hdhSSSus
The county offered reward of $500
for the recapture of Brooks, and a vigor-
Gus but Intellectual search was made for
him in all probable quarters. As years
elapsed without any trace of him being
found, it became generally accepted
theory in the public mind that retributive
justice had overtaken him at the outset
of his fight; that he had persisted misera-
bly, of cold and hunger in the recesses of
the barren mountain region which he had
essayed to cross.
The criminal authorities of Monroe
County have now received brief dis
patch from the sheriff of one of the in
terror counties of Washington notifying
them of the arrest there of the escaped
murderer, Brooks. 1t appears that a
former Monroe County man, who had
known Brooks before he got into trouble,
happened to meet him in that far off To-
cality, and at once denounced him to the
authorities. Specific details of the arrest
are expected by mail, after receiving
which the Monroe County sheriff will arm
himself with a requisition and go after
the murderer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09

CTATE OF CONNECTICUT, COUNTY OF
y New HAVEN, IS. City of Waterbury,
March 3, 1891.
The Court of Comm Council of said
city at meeting held March 2, 1891,
adopted and confirmed the following
assessments of benefits arising from
the paving of East Maip street from North
Main street to School street, and of Ex-
change Place, so called, in said city, with
Belgian b Ock pavement, as made and sub
mittcd by the Board of Compensation of
said city, to witt
EAST MAIN STREET.
Lewis j. Atwood, $451.73; The Frank
lin Institute, $262. As; Martin P. Lawlor,
81 5.3S; Irving G. and Clark NJ. Plat,
1881 30; Ellen Booth, $222 So; Frederick
B. Rice. $l94.51; Herbert P. Camp and
Laura +. Pearsall, $256.20; Theodore F.
Atwood $54.30; The Church of the In
lnarulate Conception, 1910 75; Blake and
Johnson. $3.50 81; The American Pin Com
pauy, $SGS.3i; Lrvi II. Toucey, STAT O6
Lena NJ. Brown, $20l. 36; Robert X Brown,
Daniel L, Chapman, $1lS 81; Estate of
Joseph Chapman, $l4S. 81. Life Interest of
Mary a Chapman, $21 Robert K
Brown, 1851 c.; Margaret A. Dor gherty
S212.61; The Church of the Immaculate
Conception, $29S. 65; John T. Trott, 1858.
81; Margaret A. Dougherty, 1857 OF;
George II. Cowell, $3.50 30; The Waterbury
Horse Railroad Company, 81, 1890 The
City of Waterbury, cross streets, $945. so
III" City of Waterbury, 81, CAB AZ. Total,
$13, 929.S0.
E&CHANGE PLACE.
City of Waterbury, streets, 81 ,22S. 9S
Estate OF Robert Lang, S102,27; Estate OF
Samuel Atwater, $3.50. sc; Elisha Leaven.
worth, 1906 81; Edward T. Turner, $4S5.,
7S; Martha ]. Blakeslee, S153 40; Wesson
Bartlett, $l53.40; Homer L. Law, $153. 40;
Robert X. Brown, $l,476.76; The Apothe.
carries Hall Company, $197 %; The
Waterbury Horse Railroad Company
S794. SO; The City of Waterbury, 80, 1851. 70
Total, $S,555.11.
kB- The above assessments become due
| and payable March 16, 1891, and are like
| and true copies of the original.
Attest Z. G. KILDUFF,
City Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
BUILDING THE AIR SHIP.
A Few Passengers VIII Make the First
Trip from Chicago to New York.

A Few Passengers Will Make the First
Trip from Chicago to New York.
CHICAGO, March Arrangements have
been completed for the construction of
the large air ship by the Mount Carmel
Company. The Exposition building has
been leased for three months. The south
half of the building is being enclosed,
and within this space the big ship will
be completed. A large quantity of
aluminium has been ordered from Pitts
burg for the purpose.
Inventor Pennington declares that
within sixty days the ship will be ready
for its trial flight and a few passengers
will be carried on it's first trip to New
York. A thorough test will be made on
the lake front after it has been finished,
and the directors of the company are sat.
isfied that this test will demonstrate be.
yond all question the value and practical
bility of the Pennington invention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Henry George has returned to New
York from Bermuda.
Anna Dickinson is reported slowly inn
proving at the Dansville, Pa, asylum.
Secretary of War Proctor will leave for
Southern trip to-day. He expects to be
gone month.
Charles Stroll has been acquitted at
Lancaster, Pa, of the charge of murder
ing Annie McCloud.
Col. j. G. Underwood, the third victim
of the Elliott-Osborne shooting affair at
Columbus, O., is dead.
Gen. John N. Knapp, chairman of the
New York Republican State Committee,
is seriously ill at his home at Auburn.
Mary Anderson-Navarro has advertised
in the London papers the sale of her vari-
Gus stage properties, including her dresses.
The prisoner Politz, who is on trial for
the murder of Chief of Police Hennessy at
New Orleans, is not insane as was sup
posed.
The coroner's jury in the GAINESVILLE,
Pa, mine case found that the disaster
was due to the use of the incorrect map
of the mines.
Jacob Wilkinson, once a wealthy paper
manufacturer, committed suicide by TAX
ing morphine at his home in Jersey City,
N. y. lie was OIL years OF age.
Judge Beach of New York has appointed
Mr.. J. Edward Simmons receiver of the
American Loan and Trust Company, and
fixed the amount of his bond at $500, 900.
Billy Nash, the well-known third base
man, who is now in San Francisco, has
accepted the terms of the Boston League
directors. Nash will probably captain the
League team.
The Buffalo, N. Y, jury in the case of
Sarah McMullen, charged with murder, re-
turned verdict of not guilty on the
ground of insanity. The jury was out
less than an hour.
Chauncey H. Beasley, son Chief JUS
tice Beasley of the Supreme Court of
New Jersey, was appointed Judge of the
Trenton District Court. He will be the
youngest member on the bench in the
State of New Jersey. He is a Democrat.
George F. Work, James S. DUNCAN and
Louis Pfeiffer, who were convicted on
the charge of fraudulently misappropri-
ating the funds of the wrecked Bank of
America at Philadelphia, were sentenced
by Judge Arnold. Work was given four,
DUNCAN three and Pfeiffer two years. inn
prisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
UNCERTAINTY IN CANADA.
The Actual Party Strength viii Not b
Known for Several Days.

The Actual Party Strength VIII Not BIO
Known for Several Days.
OTTAWA, March 9-There will be re-
counts of the ballots in number of the
close constituencies, and it is not likely
that the actual strength of the Conserva-
tive and Liberal parties, as indicated by
the late election, will be known for sew
eral days.
In Canada proper, Ontario and Quebec,
the Liberals have an undoubted majority,
and if Sir John Macdonald remains in
power he must govern by means of the
''floaters" from British Columbia and
New Brunswick.
The Cabinet will meet tomorrow and
preparations for work of the session will
be commenced. 1t is understood that
Parliament will meet on Wednesday,
April 30, to enable the House of Commons
to elect Speaker, and the formal OPEN
ing will take place the following day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Opposition to a Royal Marriage.

LONDON, March 9.S-The reported en-
gagement of the Duke of Clarence, heir
presumptive to the. British crown, and
out much hostile criticism among the
people, who think that the old royal fam
lilies need little new blood, instead of
perpetually intermarrying with each
other. The Rev. Hugh Price, the we'll
known Nonconformist minister, is cred
tied with the utterance of some strong
opinions on the subject. The Duke and
Princess are both grandchildren of Queen
Victoria, and therefore first cousins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Tho Hearst Stable to be Sold.

SAN Francisco, March 9.-California
will not be so we'll represented on the
Eastern turf during the coming season
as it has been in the past. 1t is probable
that the late Senator Hearst's establish
ment will soon go under the hammer and
be sold without reserve. Senator Hearst's
partner in Hearst s. Co. is his son VIM
r. Hearst of the San Francisco Examiner,
who does not care for race horses. The
sale may not take place until the close of
the season of 1891. All of the stations
and brood mares will be sold and the
stud entirely dissolved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09

March weather cannot be depended
on, one exception however-you can
depend on its raining more or less
during March, and April is just as re-
liable in this respect. 1t naturally fol-
lows that this is the season of the year
when a good, strong Umbrella is a
handy thing to have. soc will buy a
fair one. 75c buys good one, fast
color, strong frame, natural wood
handle. Our 75c umbrellas will stand
wind or rain and are good enough for
anyone. We have a large stock OF
Sateens, Alpacas, Mohairs, Glorias and
Silks. Reliable umbrellas at reliable
prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
The steamship Postal Service.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-All the arrange
ments for the inauguration of a steam
ship postoffice service between this coun-
try and Germany have just been completed.
The service will be put in operation
from New York on April 10. One German
and one American clerk will be assigned
to each steamer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Bold Work by Incendiaries.

L1sTowELL, Ont, March g. -Incendi-
aries bound and gagged the night watch
man at Hess Brothers furniture factory
and then set fire to the premises, which
were totally destroyed. The pumps at
the waterworks had been tempered with
and the firemen were unable to do effect
i've work. The loss is estimated at $780,
000 No clue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
He win Have n New Gallows.

BALTIMORE, March ernest Forbes,
who is under sentence of death for assault
upon Miss Bertha B. Phipps, has made a
full confession of his crime. The con-
demned man seems to realize that he is to
be hanged, but talks about it in n very
flippant manner. He says he has no hopes
of having his sentence committed. The
gallows will be erected this week and it
will be new
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Shoe Workers on Strike.

HAvERHLL, Mass, March 9.-The shoe
workers in J. H. Winchell's factory struck
because a non-union man was employed
at rates below which those of the union
demanded. The non-union man quit
work to avoid trouble but the firm re-
fused to pay the union man the rates de.
manded and the strike was the result.
The firm employs many persons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Pianos, Pianos, Pianos,

Say, John, are you judge of pianosl
Well now, Peterl really that is laugh
able; why do You ask!
Well, you see, Susie, the pet of our
house, is seven years old and wife and
have been thinping that as she is not very
strong it would be the proper thingto give
her a musical education. You know, John,
when you and | were children attention
was not SO much in that direction and it
was not considered 81 much of a qualitica-
ton as at present so don't wonder in the
least at the look of surprise that crosses
your face. But really, John, your wife
asked me to bring up the subject to you AS
your Eessie is getting TO be the right age
for u piano, as we'll; and she was of the
opinion that if we should decideto both
buy at once that ShOninger would give us
discount. | understand they are very
reasonable with honest people who desire
a liSnn, and being honest themselves
that firm would be the best to patronize
What do you thinkt
Why, Peter, l have been thinking for
some time ON tie sa ne subject, and 1
stepped into the store this morning and
requested MIR Pelham to give me list of
names comprising recent purchasers He
very kindly ard must say little proudly
accrded to my request by bringing forth
list of name $, that fairly astonished ne.
Examine it (John, perusing) Whew, but
that is surely stunner. If those people
who are judges hare decided for the
ShoninSer piano We ought to commence
the year right Ivy doing likewise.
To Shonlngers We will go looking for
the best the market affords, at the lowest
possible prcies.
f. SHON1NGER & co,
Geo L. Pelham, Manager.
We submit the list of purchasers given
to Peter, made during the last three
months, honor bright, and ask our com
petitors to beat it if they can.
s. II. Bowen, Louis A. Totten,
Jay S. Whiteman, Mrs E. Williams,
i. b. Waible. Brumeal Etienue,
Antonette FerOn, w. H. Smith,
Sherman Bacon, DIR Geo A. Faber,
Mrs G, L. Fitzsiluuns. Mrs Peter Lawlor,
Nellie Castle, Donald Mcclellan,
Roesina Reichenbach, Perry II. Lewis,
Peter j. Lawlor, Malcolm Mcclellan,
Mary F. Epson, Bertha Beers,
Ferdinand Mattell, Mary Mclaughlin,
Oliver S. Doolittle, Miss Ellen O'Keefe,
John Middleton, Sophia Hornfisher,
Mrs f. S. Morehouse, Thos j. Campbell,
Mary Doolan, Robert Mackie,
Robert I: Allen, Susie Z. Murphy,
Ruth A, Belft, Richard Pearce,
Napoliau Dessault, +. w. Smith,
Matte II. Wakeley, James Biggins,
Edward kilroe Mary Kearnan,
Geo n. Walters, Z. Dewitt Derby,
David David, Catherine Kennedy,
Elizabeth A.Murphy, Mary Parks,
II. B. Northrop, VIM Falk,
Alice Sweeney, Henry Scofeld,
VIM Tysoe, Mrs Jas f. Gaunt
+. r. Ford, S. j. Porter,
c. NJ. Wayne, VIM Howis,
John MulcNhey, John Buckley,
Mary Greer, Mrs Mary O'Brien.
John McEvoy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Secretary Foster Goes to Ohio.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-Secretary Foster
has left the city for a few weeks visit to
his home in Fostoria, Ohio, for the pur-
pose of arranging his private affairs for a
permanent residence in Washington. It
is said on high authority that appoint
ment of an Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury will not be made until after his
return, and that there is no prospect of
an immediate change in the efice Of
United State Treasurer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Five Victims of Trichinae.

MARsHALLTowN, Ia, March 9.-The ter
rible trichinae are doing deadly work in
Ida County. Two more Germans died
yesterday, making five altogether in the
past week. 1t is thought several more
will die. About dozen of the afflicted
are improving and will probably recover.
A leading physician has examined the
patients thoroughly, and says that about
&c, 900 of these deadly parasites exist in
every cubic inch of the muscles of the
patients bodies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09

CHICAGO, March 9.-George Lpe of Dem
yer, who in May, 1889, obtained $4,000
from Stanley s. Co. OF Chicago by forging
the names of his father and mother to
bogus deeds of property, was arrested in
Guthrie, o. T., yesterday. He will be
brought to Chicago at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
A Cur,ous Fraud in Minnesota.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 9.-The Legis-
lative Committee on Expenditures have
unearthed peculiar fraud. It was found
that it had cost the State $4,000 the last
year for wolf bounties, SIS being allowed
for each scalp. Inquiry developed the
fact that regular wolf farms existed in
northern counties of the State where
wolves were raised in large numbers SIM
ply for the purpose of selling their scalps
to the State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
An Eisht-Hour Suit.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 9.-The letter
carriers of Buffalo are going to bring q
suit against the government for sums ag-
gregating over, $50, 900 for overtime since
1888 when the Eight-Hour law went into
effect. The suit will be instituted at the
next term of the District Court, which
meets on March II at Utica.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
TWO MIsERs FOUND DEAD.
They Lived Like Hermits in n Filthy Den
in the Quaker City.

in the Quaker City.
PHILADELPHIA, March 9.-Hannah Nc
Williams, aged TO-, and her son David,
So years old, who led miserly existence
at SIG Mulberry street, were found dead
in their home during the day.
The house was filthy, although the Nc
Williams were well-to-do, owning five
houses in Mulberry street and five others
in another locality. In addition to this
property they had a substantial bank &C
count.
The mother and son lived like hermits,
never communicating with neighbors or
allowing any of them to cross their
threshold. The police say that both died
from natural causes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
The New BROOKLYN Tabernacle.

NEW York, March 9.-Of the $3.50, 900
worth of bonds issued in order to take up
the indebtedness and furnish the new
Brooklyn Tabernacle, $4,000 of the issue
has been subscribed for by Rev. T. Dewitt
Talmage. Russell Sage, it is said, will
exchange his $125,U00 mortgage for the
same amount in bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Miss LIE Court Held for the Grand Ju,

Miss LIE Court Held Tor the GRAND jury
BosToN, March 9.-In the Chelsea Police
Court the case of Miss Pearl Le Lourt, the
19-year-old daughter of Frank LIE Court,
of Revere, held on suspicion of admins
tering arsenical poison with murderous
intent to the members Of her family,
came up on continuance. The defendant
was held in $4,000 bail for the Grand
Jury, and was remanded the Charles
street iail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Claims to Be 1877 Years Old.

CHATTANOOGA, Ten, March 9.-The
oldest man in Chattanooga is an inmate
of the county workhouse here. His name
is lobe Lewis, and he claims to be 1877
years of age. He has documentary evil
dence to show that he is considerably
over 100., He has been married nine times
and is the father of more than forty chill
dren
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Heavy Snow Storm In che West.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, March 9.-Snow
Is falling since o'clock a. m. and is now
drifting. Dispatches from Minnesota,
Iowa and Wisconsin points show that the
storm is general over these states Ten
inches of snow has fallen at Wayerly,
same amount at West Superior, Wis, and
Minnesota points.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Severe Earthquake Shocks.

TACOMA, Wash, March 9.-Quite
severe earthquake shock was felt in this
city last night, the vibrations lasting
only a SECOND. At Ellensburg and sew
eral other points on the Northern Pacific
three distinct shocks occurred lasting
about ten seconds. No damage is re-
nnnr.faH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Mrs. Frank Leslie,s VIII.

NEW York, March 9.-Mrs. Frank Les
lie will make a new will on Wednesday,,
by which the bulk of her fortune, amount
ing to at least 100000, will be left in
trust for the establishment of great in
stitution for the instruction of women
and the advancement of higher education
of the sex
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Has Cost Over s14. 900, 600.

PHILADELPHIA, March "a statement
has been issued by the Building Commits
sion showing that the actual cost of the
city hall up to the present time has been
$14, 119, 570.27. The building is still in an
unfinished state, not more than one-third
of the 500 rooms in it being in use.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09

BUFFALO, N. V, March 9.-John Man.
ming, the fireman of the Lehigh Valley
engine which was wrecked in the collision
on the Erie road at East Buffalo ten days
ago, died at the hospital during the morn
ing. He makes the fourth victim of the
wreck 80
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
investigating n Suspicious Death.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, March 9.--Anna-
belle, aged 16, the wife of an Italian
named Fillippi, died suddenly Saturday
evening under suspicious circumstances.
The authorities are investigating the
matter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-For New England,
Light rain; slightly warmer; northeasterly
winds.
For Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey and Delaware: Rain; slightly
warmer eazterly winds.
For Western renn7slxauiai Rain; flishtlI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Vie cooks Released from Custody

NASHUA, N. H, March "a telegram
received from Charles e. Cook az Paris.
Texas. states that O. G. Cook and himself
Who FAfe rstnfi s7 aSnttnee5 81 e hanged
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
The newman Pastor received.

READING, Pa, March 0.--At Monnsh-
vile, this county Rev Joseph Spraoht.
anti Bowman, was refused admission 70
ths pn'a. Z. &c Church
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
Cash or Credit.
WATERBURY FURNITURE co

JOHN MORIARTY, Treasurer.
90 GRAND ST. AND 1872 TO 1874 So. MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09
UNDERTAKES.

Undertaking promptly attended to.
Telephone at store and house.
A full line of Caskets, Robes. Habits,
Innings, etc, constantly on hand. Prices
always reasonable and good work guaran'
teed.
JOHN M0RIARTY, Funeral Director.
Night Calls answered by
John Lynch, 1914 South Main street.
Geo. L. Sellew, 33 Cherry street.
Ernest Heiser, $40 South Main street.
Peter Blondin, Charles St, Simonsvillc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09

|yTTANTED- 90, 600 ladies and oens,..
w men to have their garments dycd
st the Waterbury Steam Dye Wofks. oilss
q Grand g: Hgsn = Knlnz ps6b,<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-09

EOUND-A cheap way Of advertising by
paying but enc cent word for eAdh
insertion in this column.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-18
Men Can't Get Their Pay-George West
fnghonse's Embarrassment.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. IA special to the
Tribune from Helena, Mont, says: The
Big OK Mining and Reduction Company is
in financial trouble. IT has not paid off
its men for the past two months.
Yesterday twenty-nine men quit, and to-
day they assigned their claims to fellow
workman, who employed an attorney to
take legal action.
PIrTsBURG, Jan 17.--At a meeting of
creditors of the Westinghouse Electric
Company this afternoon a committee re-
ported that they found $4,000
due Pittsburg creditors and $780, 900 due
outside creditors. Vice-President Banister
told the committee that the company was
doing well, and would soon be on better
paying basis. proposition was offered
to the creditors in the shape of preferred
stock, to cover a certain percentage OF the
indebtedness. Some have accepted. and
Others want to consult lawyers. 1t is be-
lieved that the company will pull through.
SUsoUEHASNA, Pa. Jan. 1.-THE extern
sive lum bering firm of Quinn Il Sherman,
of Starucca, Pa. is financially embar-
rassed. The liabilities are heavy.