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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Mrs. Kraemer and the Red Cross.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Referring to the report published in New York, that the Russian secret police in this coun- try had blocked the scheme of female Nihilist to enter Russia, as an agent of the Red Cross Society, and naming Mrs. Theophilia Kraemer of New York as the suspected person, Miss Clara Barton said: 'From time to time various rumors have been observed of ladies going as representatives of the Red Cross, all and each of which have no foundation in truth. Every proposition of that kind has been met by a firm denial. Mrs. Kraemer has not the slightest connec- tion with the Red Cross, is not 6 mem hes been."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
SUPERIOR COURT,
George w. Roberts Sentenced to Two
 Years For EmbeZzlement.


 Years For EmbezZlement.
 George w. Roberts went before the superior court yesterday and pleaded guilty to embedding $30,OOO from the Smith & Griggs Co, during period of eighteen years. He was committed to jail for two years. In sentencing Roberts Judge Robinson said: ''You are no ordinary criminal. You have betrayed a trust, not carelessly or ignorantly, but intelligently and carried on your work for years. Were it not for the fact that the directors of the company wish me to be lenient with you, you V ould not escape SO lightly"
 A prominent lawyer is quoted as say ing to-day that it is illegal to commit a prisoner to jail for more than year, and that Roberts will obtain his liberty within three months. Section 1895 of the general statutes provides: "When- ever the punishment provided in any statute may be confinement in the state prison for period less than one year, the court pronouncing judgment may sentence the accused to Imprisonment in jail for not more than one year nor less than forty days"
 It took the jury just two minutes to find horse starver Anson B. Rice guilty. Rice appeared in court in an intoxi- cated condition. When the judge asked him if he was in that condition every day, he replied: ''Some days I don't drink drop; some days I do. See?" He was sentenced to four months in jail, with $94 costs.
 Policy Dealer Coles was fined $1OO and costs. His as istant forfeited his bonds of $10O, and the case against Carpenter was continued until to-day.
 The case against Prosecuting Attorney Kennedy of Naugatuck was on trial to- day. He is accused of obtaining money under false pretenses. Some time ago two Swedes of Naugatuck named re- spectively Carlson and Anderson, en- gagged in fight and both were arrested. The matter was finally settled and Carl son stated that Kennedy had demanded of him a fee of $10. The charge was printed in the Naugatuck Citizen and MT Kennedy brought suit against Editor Clyma for libel. Kennedy was then arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses. ~>.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
MARRIED A NEGRESS.
But Her Son Will Not Succeed to the
 EarldOm Of Stamford.


 EarldOm Of Stamford.
 LONDON, May 4. A case involving the legal succession to the earldom of Stamford, which has been before the House of Lords for some time, has been decided in favor of the present earl, the ninth holder of the title.
 The eighth earl, who died in June, 1890, left son whose mother was 8 ns- gross of Cape Colony. The Earl mar ried the negress, but his son was born prior to the marriage. The House of Lords decision declares that the son has no claim to the title. The son made no contest.
 The earldom of Stamford is among the oldest peerages in England, having been created in 1928. The Earl also has the title of Baron Grey of Groby, which title was created in 1903.
 The present Earl is William Grey, son of the late Rev. William Grey, brother of the eighth Earl. He was born April IS, 1850, and from 1878 to 1883 was 8 professor of classics at COdrington Col lege. Barbadoes. He is unmarried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
KEEPING IT GOINGI
No Let Up to the Work of I Bomb Throwing.
LOS ANGELES SUFFERS NOW.
A House Blown Up and Many People
 Severely Hurt.

No Clue to the Dynamitard, Nor Mo
 tive for the Crime-AnarchTst Editor
 Mowbray Indicted in LOndOn-A Die
 COuraEed Member of the Order Com
 mits Suicide iD PIttsburg-The C4ar
 Blamed for the Famine.
 Los ANGELES, Cal. May "A dastard- ly attempt was made to blow up house in the Spanish quarter of this city short ly before daybreak. A man env veloped in 8 heavy coat was observed by the watchman on New High street to walk leisurly past the house in question. In passing he threw something through an open window on the first floor. Nothing was suspected at the time and the man passed on and escaped.
 Five minutes after he had disappeared there was an explosion which shook the entire block. The occupants of the house, who were asleep upstairs, were thrown out of their beds and severely injured. The floor of the room into which the bomb was thrown was badly shattered, being cut up as though an axe had been used. All of the windows were broken, and part of the front wall was blown out into the street. The ad- joining buildings were also somewhat damaged.
 The police have investigated the affair and are certain that the missile thrown into the house by the mysterious stranger was a dynamite bomb. No trace of the man who threw 1t, however, can be found, and neither the police nor the occupants of the building can give any motive for the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Orme Was Poisoned.

LONDON, May An denial of the ru- mors that the race horse Orme's sick was the result of natural cause, the Duke of Westminster said: "Orme was poisoned, there is not a reasonable doubt of it. There has been a conspiracy to rob the public, and any report to the
 contrary is either spread by the con spirators or is the result of ignorance of slight relapse and, turf men say, will hardly be in good condition for the Derby. The Duke's offer of $25, 900 for information leading to the apprehension
 of the poisoner has produced no results.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
PUPILS ON A STRIKE
Vaughn Grammar School Boys |. Continue Obstreperous.
WANT THEIR OLD PRINCIPAL,
And Are Determined to Keep Away Un-
 til They Win.

Women Encourage the Youngsters and
 ExhOrt Them to Persevere-Police
 Stampede the strikers-The Trouble
 Has Grown Out of the Displacement of
 Supervising Principal Casksy-HIs Sue
 cessOr Not Liked.
 PHILADELPHIA, May 4.-The boy pupils of the Vaughn Grammar School who re- fused Monday to attend school on &C., count of the displacement by the board of Supervising Principal Caskey and the election of William L. Ballentine as principal of the boys department re- peated the same tactics yesterday, and say they will continue the perform ance.
 By 8 o'clock the boys began congre- gating on Marlborough street. When the janitor unlocked the gates Officer Carver's command to "move on" was received with prolonged groan followed by a stampede of about three hundred boys down the street to the corner of Thompson, where they halted and amused themselves by blowing small whistles.
 Fifty women of all ages encouraged the boys and advised them to keep away from the school until after MT. Caskey had been reinstated. The policeman, in order to drive the boys away from the neighborhood, entered patrol box, To- cated on Thompson street. This move ment was regarded as call for extra policemen and the boys scrambled away as fast as they could.
 Principal Ba1lentine says that he will be unable to do anything towards adjust ing the trouble until after the board has taken action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
ALLISON OR RUSK.
Senator Washburn Says Minnesota Repub-
 Iicans Care Little for Harrison.

Senator Washburn Says Minnesota Repub-
 I1cans Care Little for Harrison.
 NEW YORK, May 4-Senator William D. Washburn of Minnesota, who is stop ping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel for 8 few days, consented to talk on politics for short time yesterday.
 Referring to the situation in the North west, Senator Washburn said: "The Republicans in Minnesota are not shout ing very loudly for Harrison. To size up this feeling, I think they are largely in different toward him. If Blaine can It be nominated. I think they would prefer Senator Allison of Iowa. Allison has 8 great many good points in his favor. He is strong, but not an offensive parti- san. Has 8 good political record, and personally is a very popular man. ~a-e.ss
 "Next to Senator Allison, Secretary Rusk seems to be in favor. Rusk is a great farmers favorite. His services to the country in the Department of Agri- culture, together with his war record and the fact that he gave Wisconsin 8 splendid administration while Governor of that State, has greatly endeared him to the Republicans un our way"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
ICeman o'sunivan Nearly Dead.

JOLIET, H., May 4.-Patrick O'SuIli- van, one of the prisoners serving life sentence for the murder of Dr. Cronin is very low to-day, and his death is ex- pected at any hour. He can live but a few days at the most. All sorts of ru- mors are af1oat as to efforts made to pre- vent O'Sullivan from making a comics sion before he dies, and the midnight visit of Attorney Forrest of Chicago to the prisoners bedside is the subject of much gossip and speculation. Those who have had access to the prisoner since his illness declare that he has made no confession and h%S nothing to confess
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
BEARINa SEA SITUATION.

iEhs British Commission on OwnOrs' Claims-Next Years Probabilities. : OTTAWA, May 4.-Mr. G. E. W. Glea- dove, of the Imperial Treasury Depart ment, and MT A. J. Rose, assistant sec- retary of the National Marine Associa- tion, have reached British Columbia, appointed by the British Government to inquire into the claims for compensa- tion made by the sealing schooner own CTS.
 Many Canadian vessels have already left Victoria for the Russian coast apro- pos to the renewal of the modus vivendt for two years. Capt. Cox, 8 prominent sealer, said that if the modus vivendi should be enforced for two years the only way for many seslers would be to sell to the representatives of other na- tions Representatives from Germany and Italy would probably be here short 1y to take the schoOners over and send them to Behring Sea under other flags, if the sealers were flying their flags.
 Last year one of the sealing captains asked the commander of an American cutter if he would Seize a schooner fly ing the German flag.
 'tNo," said the commander. "My or ders are only to warn or seize British or American schooners."
 The owners of schooners are therefore of the opinion that if their vessels fly foreign flags they will not be prevented from sealing, and then all the principal nations of the world will be interested in the question. If this cannot be com pleted, the schooners will have to do the best they can in Behring Sea and then go out for half a season next year.
 All the Bealers, with the exception of two or three, are fitted out for Behring Sea and many ara abOn6 GO enter. SO that if the warning reaches them before they get a catch it will prove hardship to many owners, some of whom have everything they possess in their vessels. If the government will not change the modus vivendi next spring, it is almost an assured fact that 60 British schooners hailing from Victoria will sail under foreign flags, and look to foreign govern ments for protection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Address of Louisiana Republicans.

NEW ORLEANS, May 4.-The Repubh- can State Central Committee publish an address to the Republicans of the coun- try, it which it denounces the last
 months election as an outrage and dis grace and charges the President and ad- ministration with having sympathized with the conspiracy on the pretext that the Republican party of the State was friendly to the lottery. It claims that 25, 900 negroes were driven from the polls on election day. The anti lottefy Democratic faction is accused of perjury, forgery, fraud, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Free Delivery System Very Successful.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The report free delivery of mails in small towns shows that the system has been highly successful. Forty-eight towns in all parts of the country were selected, and in every case except two (where::carriers could not be obtained at the salary au- thorized) the trial met with the approba- tion of the people and the press. In nearly every town the increase in postal receipts was equal to the additional ex- pense of the free delivery service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
A Warning to RuatIers.

CHICAGO, May 4-A special from Cheyenne, Wyo., says: Deputy United States marshals are to take an active part in the affairs of Johnson County. They will, without delay, serve notice on 33 rustlers and associates warning them against conducting or participating in round-ups other than those organized by the State officers. The case was laid be- fore United States District Judge Ritter, and he will doubtless grant the injunc- tiop
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Mrs. Francis' Charitable Requests.

PrrrsF1ELD, Mass, May 4.-The will vof Mrs. Almiron D. Francis, filed in the Probate Court, disposes of an estate val ued at $1OO, 900. The House of Mercy, Union for Home Work, Home for Aged Association receive $5, 900 each. Requests to relatives aggregate $45, 1000. The So- ciety for the Aid of Baptist Ministers re-
 ceive $3, 900, American Baptist Mission ary Union and Baptist Home Mission ary Society are made residuarY legatees, share and share alike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
London Anarohista Indicted.

LONDON, May 4.-The grand jury has returned true bill against Charles Wilfred Mowbray, publisher, and David John Nichol, editor of the Anarchist paper "Commonweal, for ''soliciting and encouraging certain persons un- known to murder certain other persons, to wit, the Rt. Hon. Henry Matthews, Secretary of State for the Home Depart ment; Sir Henry Hawkins, one of the Justices of the Highi Court of Justice, and William Melville, an inspector in the Metropolitan Police"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
The New York Clothing House, 274 Bank Street,
 Oll No 182. BIG STOCK.
 BIG BARGAINS.
GRAND CHANCE BON MARCHE.
 Rushing Business.

We are very glad to see the of Waterbury and vicinity appreciating our bar gains and our low prices Certainly a man cannot be sorry when he buys an $8 suit for $5, $1O suit for $6.5O, a $15 suit for $1O. 50 per cent saved on every article bought here, and it will be so right along. Pants from $1 to $6. Children's Suits at very low figures. Gents Furnishings, Hats and Caps, Trunks and Bags, etc, vely cheap.
 Remember our mark down comes at the beginning of the season This spring I've have no rival for low prices and no superior for fine goods.
 Give us a call and you will be covinced that we are the most reliable and the cheapest house in Waterbury.
 We are the Restless Sleepless and Toilers for Trade at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
To Investigate the Reading Deal

TRENTON, N. J.. May 4.-Gov. Abbett has directed Attorney General Stockto to investigate the Reading Railroad deal and determine the right of the combine to transact business in New Jersey. The Governors further measures in the mat ter will depend upon the Attorney Gen erals report, which will be submitted without delay. The Governor says that he has not yet decided to call Q special session of the Legislature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
We Have Got There With Both Feet and Thousands Of
 People Will Rejoice,
CARPETS

Have been the missing link in our business, as we have never been able to find space in our buildings to place them on sale. An architect, however, has found way, and for the last ten days the carpenters have been to work following his plans. Next week we will be able to open our Carpet De- partment on the ground floor, with full line of Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mating, Window Shades, etc. This will unable us to furnish the public with everything from the CELLAR to the ATTIC. Our line is all complete with Chamber Sets, Parlor Suits, Kitchen Furni- ture, Bedding of all kinds, Stoves, Ranges, Pictures, Car pets, Oil \ loths, Mating, Win dow Shades, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
AnarohIstiO Literature Seized.

PHILADELPHIA, May "A quantity of anarchistic literature was found among the baggage of Vasar Zoel, passenger on the steamer Lord Cough, from Liver pool. Zoel is bound for Chicago. The anarchistic papers were addressed to Sealack 6 Kretcher, saloonkeepers, Nav York city
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
More Patent. for EdIson.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The Commis- sioner of Patents has issued three pa- tents to Thomas A. Edison, assignor to the Western Union Telegraph Company of New York, covering the features of 8 speaking telephone. The original appli- cation for the patents was filed in 1877.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Possiblz g Woman Delegate.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 4.-The Repub- lican State convention which meets in this city to-day will be unique in one respect, in that it will be the first State convention ever held in which women sit as delegates, and the matter is not likely to stop there, however, and there is strong probability that one of the delegates to the Minneapolis Convention will be a woman,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
su,oid. ofan Auarcbist.

PITTsBURG, May 4.-Joseph Spellmayer, the Anarchist, who was arrested for de- livering wild speech to 8 crowd in the street, was found hanging in his cell in the Central Police Station in the morn ing, he having committed suicide dur ing the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Negro murds,ors Indicted.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., May 4.-Will- jam Parker, Charles Kelly, Williams desperadoes, who recently emptied their revolvers in a group of harmless Italians and then literally kicked the brains out of little three-year-old girl, are i'm dicted for murder in the first degree. It is more than likely that all will be elec- trocutad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Anarchists Blame the Czar for the Famine

ST. PETERSBURG, May 4.-Anarchistic pamphlets blaming the Czar and the Government for the famine and misery now prevailing in parts of the empire, are largely increased in circulation, much to the annoyance of the court and gov ernment. reward of one hundred thousand roubles has been offered for the arrest of the writers, printers and disseminators of these inflammatory pub lications.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Embezzled from . Truss Fund.

NEW YORK, May 4--Caspar Velsel- bach, an employe of the Winchester Arms Company, was arrested on receipt of telegram from the police of Herki- mer, N. Y., where he is wanted for sRt- propriating trust funds connded to hls care
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Connecticut Republicans in Convention.

HARTFORD, May 4.-The Republican State Convection met and organized here last night. The main business of the convention will not be taken up until this afternoon, when four delegates-at- large to the Minneapolis convention, four alternates and eight county dele gates, electing a new State Central Committee and adopting platform, will be chosen. Senator Hawley will be the permanent presiding officer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
no Bu,,d a steel saIl,nr sh,p.

BATH, Me, May 4.-Arthur, Sewall q Co.,, ship builders, announce that when they have completed the wooden Ship Roanoke, now in their yards, they will lay the keel of tho first steel sailing ship ever laid in the United Stntes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
Eastern League.

At Philadelphia- -Athletics0 Syracuse, O. At Troy -Elmira. 2; Troy,4,
 At New Haven-zew Havan.1 .12 Bufalo. s. At Providence 1lpOhentsa. & Providence. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
BASEBALL GAMES.
Boston Gets Even With ChicAgO-BroOk
 lyns Win One and Lose One.
AT CINCINNATI.

A@SDS '
 AT CINcIxNATI. New York ........4 o o o O. 4 Batteries--Mullane and Murphy; King and Boyle. Game called after second inning on account of rain.
 AT PITTSBURG-FIRST GAME. hnTSoRHrG brooPiyH '::::::oo :::::::o I oG 99-5 Batteries Baldwin and Mack; Bart and Daly.
 SECOND GAME. Pittsburg. .........O DO 0 70 l co Brooklyn ..........3 l o O. s Batteries - Calvin and Mack; Inks and Daley.
 AT CHICAGO. Chicago. 0 O. 0 Boston,. ........1 l o o o o x-3 Batteries Hutchinson and Kittridge: Staley and Ganzel
 AT LOUISVILLE. Louisville .........0 o o 8 o o o O. Baltimore. ,,..u..0 O O. o Batteries-Stratton and Dowse; Burlington and Robinson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
LOCAL LINES,

50 bushels of fine seed potatoes. from Maine, at LADD'S.
 Call at Phelan's tea store and examine his latest present with baking powder, 8 handsome Brussel Ottman with every pound"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
PATRONIzE HOME TRADE,

The Cooperative Tea CC will sell Teas and Coffees of all grades as low as any store in the state. Presents given with each pound of ssTes and with our Pure Baking Powder.
 9O2 BANK STREET,
 Next to Eugine House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04

Something new! A trunk that you can open when it is standing close to the wall. This is a great convenience when you are obliged to keep your trunk in your room and have no room to spare. This trunk you can place close to the wall and open it without dam- aging the papering or plaster. We are headquarters for trunks and bags, keep them on gal leries each side of our store and are under no expense for light or room: Look for the sign of the big trunk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
GAMES POSTPONED.
Sanding of the Clubs.

Cleveland Philadelphia at Cleveland, Cincin. nati-New York at Cincinnati.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04

Keep your eye on this space for time and you will be repaid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-04
AT P1TTsBUne-FIRsT GAME.

bOyIe. of rain.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-02
SOMETHING TO THINK OVER
Peculiar Features About the
Purchase of Fire Hose.
A Nice Little Transaction Before the
Council Yesterday.
Contracts Awarded to Others Than the
Lowest Bldders-Figures of the
Bids-The Difference in Cost
to the City.

A nice little transaction in connection
with supplying the city fire department
with hose came to light yesterday at
the council meeting, and if it had not
been for some nquisitivesmembers OF
that body it would have slipped through
easily.
Some time ago the fire commissioners
decided to order seven thousand feet of
hose. The council concluded that they
would make two bites of the cherry,
and called for bids for three thousand
feet of hose. The bids received were as
follows:
From the Mineralized Rubber COM
pany-Anchor brand, S5 cents per lin
cal loot; Salamander, 68 cents st.
Andrews, 7519 cents.
From W. y. Furrey-Red dot extra,
W cents per lineal foot; test antiseptic,
" cents; dragon jacket, 80 cents.
From the Boston Woven Hose and
Rubber company-Boston wire Jacket,
Sl per lineal foot; bay state, 95 cents:
tiger. so cents; volunteer brand, 5-ply
$l.l5, volunteer brand, 4-ply, $I.1O.
From the Bowers Rubber company
Bakers fabric brand, 81 per lineal foot.
From W. T. Y. Schenck-Paragon
cotton, 81 per lineal foot; peerless
Jacket. 81 cents per ineal foot Eureka
carbolized. $1.10.
From the Union Hardware and Metal
company-gold seal, cotton, SOC per lin
cal foot.
From F. Browne-Maltese cross, $1.15
per lineal foot.
From Harperl& Reynolds company
Mastiff, $l.00 per lineal foot; American
Jacket, 30 cents per lineal foot.
AT the meeting of the council yester-
day the fire commission reported that
they had awarded the contracts as fol-
lows:
One thousand feet Bakers fabric hose
at 81. 90 per foot; 1000 feet Maltese cross
hose, at $1.15: 1000 feet paragon hose,
at $1.0O.
The agents of the anchor brand, sala-
mander hose and st. Andrews hose, who
submitted bids of respectively S5, 68 and
751s cents per foot. appeared before the
council yesterday and stated that they
would give good and satisfactory guar
antee for the service of their hose for
three years, and that he was willing
that the hose should be submitted to
any desired test. An effort was made
to force the award through which would
be case of paying from 5000 to 5000
more than the bid OF the lowest bidder,
but it would not work, so the whole
matter was referred back to the supply
committee for Investigation.