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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
THE STARVING RUSS
Terrible Condition of the
Cars Subjects.
RAvAGES OF FAMINE UNDATED
Thousands Of Peasants Making Desperate
Efforts to Reach the United Stasea

The People are Refused Seed for Spring
Planting-The Authorities Say That the
Peasants Would Eat the Seed as Soon
as They Got It-PersOns Dying by the
Score without Nurses PhySlcIans-
Farm Cattle Almost Died Out.
ZURICH, March, 16.-The Committee
for the relief Of suffering in Russia has
received u letter from the Countess Tolls
tot in acknowledgement of the last con-
tributions sent from Zurich. She says
that her husband has founded 100 new
kitchens with the committees aid, and
serves in them two plain hot meals
daily. She says that private contributors
should send their money to some relief
committee if they wish to ascertain the
particulars of the use Of their money, as
she and her family are too busy among
the peasants to give even general
reports.
The ravages of the famine throughout
Russia she describes as unabated in hor-
ror. Thousands of peasants in South
eastern Russia are making every effort
to emigrate to the United States, but
many of them are unable to sell their
belongings for enough to pay their way.
The German peasants from the Volg&
regions are moving out In great numbers
In each village through which the bands
of colonists pass they are besieged by
crowds Of men and women trying to sell
their beds, plowS or clothing, SO as to
get money enough to enable them to
leave the country. The colonists, how
ever, have no money for buying. Most
of them have had their property in
cattle and, since the beginning of the
famine, they have lost most of their
herds. In the Volga region eighty-Ave
per cent. of the cows and oxen, and one
third of the horses have died for lack of
food
Members OF the relief committee here
say that stories OK mal-administration
on the part of the authorities are re-
ported almost daily. 1t Rowno the Gov :
eminent has an annual income Of 100, 900
roubles at its disposal, yet has not done
a thing for the starving poor in and
around the city. There was not q public
relief kitchen in the place until the Red
Gross Society opened one recently with
money sent from Zurich.
The peasants in Southern Russia who
are too poor to move are besseching the
district authorities for seed for the spring
planting, but have obtained no response.
The authorities say that the peasants
would eat the seed as soon as they got it,
and then would want more for the
fields.
In Jelatmsk the farm cattle have died
out almost completely, SO that little can
be done toward raising crops. Reports
from Omfk, in Asiatio Russia, say that
the whole city has been turned into a
hospital for typhus patients, and that
persons are dying by the score, without
nurses or physicians.
In Western Russia, near the German
and Austrian frontiers, the misery of the
population has been aggravated by the
troops advancing toward the border. A
regiment of soldiers is often billeted
upon village of but 5000 or 4, 900 in
habitants for 49 hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
FOR HIS WINTER HOME.

Jay Gould Said to Have offered 81 OO,-
600 for the ChapultepeO Castle.
City OF MEXICO, March 15.-Jay Gould
and party are expected to visit this city
in the latter part Of this week. The
statement is made here, on high author
ity, that Mr.. Gould is now negotiating
with the authorities for the purchase of
the Chapultepec Castle, for which, it is
said, he has offered the sum of 81, 900, O0O.
Mr.. Gould, it is said, desires to make
the castle his winter residence, as his
physician has advised him that he is no
longer able to stand the rigors of winter
in New York.
Several newspapers have published the
fact that Mr.. Gould is trying to buy the
castle, and they call upon their govern
ment not to dispose OF the famous
domicile
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
The Parlhurst Charges.

New YORK, March 16.-District At
torney Nicoll in answer to the Rev. DR..
Parkhurst's charges replies as follows:
II would respectfully suggest that DR..
Parkhurst go to the Police Courts and
the societies like that to which he is az
tached, when complaints against disor-
derby houses are made. 1t is le proper
place. Mr. Gerry and Mr.. Comstock go
there and they have no fault to find with
the way this Office is conducted. shall
go before the Grand Jury and discuss
this matter with them. know that
the police are making arrests all the
time in the case of excise violations, and
there are not enough of courts to try
them in -
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
TRoUeLe IN SING SING.
COnv1ots Rebel Against WORKMAN Gu
break Contemplated.

sINo SING, N. Y, March 15.-It was
learned yesterday that there was little
trouble at the prison Saturday, when
about twenty convicts refused to go to
work. They were all employed in the
stone yard and were under contractor
The prison officials received informa-
ton that this was only a preliminary
move on the part of the convicts, who
had planned to make big fuss and then
escape in the excitement. IL was said
that the convicts had secured citizens
clothes and had everything in readiness
to make a general outbreak some time
this week.
The keepers had some difficulty in
compelling the convicts to return to
work, but a few threats soon brought
them to their senses. A strict search
was made through the different shops,
but only one suit of citizens clothes
could be found.
A close watch is now being kept on
the convicts, and the officials are ready
for any attempt at an outbreak.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
An Ansonia Case.

The decision of the circuit court of
the United States for the district of
Connecticut in the case of the Ansonia
Brass and Copper company, appellant,
vs. the Electrical Supply company, was
court yesterday. The question in the
case was as to whether or not a method
for insulating electric light wires, con-
sisting Of braiding the wires while wet
with paint, was patentable. The court
holds that the method was simply a
more perfect execution of a method
used by Holmes, the inventor of the
burglar alarm, and that it was wanting
in novelty.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
HELD FOR MURDER
Lieut.. Hetherington to Stand
Trial in Yokohama.
RoBINsoN's DYING STATEMENT.
1t Was Addressed to Admiral Bslknap, and
He Freely Forgavs Hetherington.

He Begged That This Letter be Used tc
Secure Leniency for Him at HE Trial
The Jury VIII be Composed of -Four
Americans Selected from Thirty-fOun
Residents of Yokohama-The CalifOrnis
Supreme Court Has Final Jurisdiction.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 15.-The Gee.
anic arrived yesterday afternoon from
China and Yokohama. Lieut.. Hether-
ington has been held by the coroner's
jury for killing the Englishman, Cover
Robinson, on the charge of wilful muir
der.
Admiral Belknap was seen yesterday
afternoon and asked in regard to the re-
port that Cover Robinson left an ante
mortem letter addressed to him. The
Admiral said:
Robinson, few hours before he died,
dictated letter to DIR. Ellbridge ad.
dressed to me, in which he said he freely
forgave Hetherington for what he had
done, and begged that the letter would
be used to secure leniency for him at his
trial This letter I forwarded to the
Secretary of the Navy, and he must have
it by this time.
Inc AeeIlnB IN 4OkOnOmA was DlCCel
at first, but, but when all the facts came
out people began to take right view OF
it. Robinson broke his word as a man
of honor not to continue his attentions
to Mrs. Hetherington. He made dis
tinct promise to the lieutenant in a
letter, which he holds, and he also pro.
missed several of Hetherington's friends.
He was repeatedly warned that he was
playing a dangerous game and that he
might expect death at any moment
should Hetherington discover proof OF
criminal intimacy. But he was a reck.
less adventurer who had ruined number
OF married women and always found the
husbands very lenient. Robinson's char
acter was SO notorious that none of his
friends would swear to the complaint
against Hetherington and, as a last re-
sort, the marshal Of our consulate had
TO make the legal complaint"
Hetherington will be tried before four
jurymen selected from thirty-four Amer
lean residents of Yokohama. Consul.
General Dillotson will preside, and the
California Supreme Court has final jur-
isdiction in case of appeal. The trial
will not occur till documents can be OBJ
tanned from the Unite States with his
tory of similar cases as presidents.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
For the higher Education Of Women.

NEW HAVEN, March 15.-It is stated
that Yale University intends to begin
one of the most important movements as
yet made in the United States for the
higher education of women. In and
after the next academtcal year the Uni,
versity will open its graduate courses
with the degree of Doctor of. Philosophy
without distinction of sex. 1t is not the
intention to be a rival of the colleges
already existing for women, hut receive
the graduates of these colleges and give
them as good opportunities for the most
advanced research and education as can
be found in Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Il He a Poor Dabtor2

against whom Norwich dealer secured
Judgment of $3.50 for his failure to pay
for bicycle. was brought last week to
the Hartford Jail, being unable to pay.
The poor debtors oath was administered
to him, but Lawyer Douglass for the
bicycle dealer, appealed, claiming that
Burr had more than SIT. There was a
hearing on the matter at the Jail Satur-
day and now, before further steps,
fifteen days must elapse. Burr has been
married but few weeks. Pending g
final settlement of the matter, he is al.
lowed the Jail limits, that is, he can &C
anywhere within mile of the building
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Congressman Smiths win Case.

TRENTON, N. j., March 15-Argument
was made in the Court of Errors and
Appeals in the celebrated will case Of tho
late Congressman Hezekiah B. Smith
He died at Smithville, N. J., and be-
queathed all his money to Board of
Trustees to establish a school for young
mechanics. He ignored his wife, whom
he cast off at Woodstock, Vt. She con-
tested the will on the ground that undue
influence had been used against her. The
Chancellor decided against her. The
case has been in court for five years.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
A peputy sherlfr K,lled boz Lxncher,.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, March Is. - News
has just reached this city of the lynch
ing in Forsythe, fancy equity, of John
Wesley Bright, who was charged with
numbering his wife Bright was being
examined when the mob demanded his
surrender. Deputy Sheriff Williams re-
fused to give him up, and was shot dead.
The mob hanged Bright and escaped,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
See the NeOessltv of Copou,atlou,

formation here goes to show that the
Government does not intend to renew
last years order in council discriminate
ing against American ports in the mat
ter of canal tolls. They feel that in view
OF the necessity at present of conciliat-
ing the Americans as far as possible they
cannot afford to re-enact what the Amer
leans generally regard as a hostile order.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING

Meetings This Evening.
First division, A. o. II.
Daughters of st George.
La Societe st Jean Baptiste.
Freundschafts lodge, No 8, o. D. II. 8.
Anchor lodge, No 40, N. E. o. P.
Court Meany's Pride circle, G. of F.
Court Falcon, A. o. r. of A.
Brooklyn Athletic club.
Iron Hall, local branch. 1888.
Council of Chosen Friends.
Social meeting, Y. n. G. L. A.
Sedgwiok guard drill.
Fraternity lodge, No 145, 1. @. O. F.
Comstock lodge, No IS, K. of P.
Nosahogan lodge, No 81, I. q. o. r.
Waterbury lodge, No 8, A. o. q. W.
st Aloysius Drum Corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
DEFENDED HIS CHARACTER.
A Massachusetts Man Drops Dead at 9
Town Board Meeting.

A Massachusetts Man Drops Dead at a
Town Board Meeting.
SAUGUs Mass, March Is. - William
F. Hitchings, for more than a genera
ton prominently identified with public
affairs in this town, dropped dead at a
meeting of the Town Board yesterday
morning. Mr.. Hitchings attended the
meeting to defend his character against
certain charges of dishonesty, and it was
while thus engaged that he suddenly ex-
pired.
He was the collector of unpaid taxes
of the town, and in making his returns
deducted his commission before turning
in his accounts.
The Town Auditor in his annual re-
port referred to the matter in such a
way as to seem to reflect upon the hon
esty of Mr.. Hitchings. He prepared a
statement to the public, and was read
ing 1t when he fell dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Brooklyn Briefs.

High mass will be celebrated in 81
Patrick's church Thursday morning, the
feast Uf the churc h'a patron, at o'clock.
Archie Martel who had his eve
Strengthened by DR. Wilbur about ave
weeks ago, was out to-day for the first
time. The eye is quite well.
The funeral of Henry T. Lynch of
40 James street will take place to-mor.
row afternoon at 3 o'clock from st Pat.
rick's church. The deceased was O
nephew of Father James Lynch,
a former pastor Of the church Of
the Immaculate Conception.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Made a Break for Libsrtx.

WILMINGTON, Del, March Is. - Four
prisoners, breaking stone in the Jail
yard at Newcastle, made a break for lib
erty yesterday. They dashed out of the
gate as a load of dirt was being hauled
IN. One of the guards seized a stone and
Knocked one of the men down. The
three others escaped, but two of tn EN-
were recaptured in this city later.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Eight Year. for csrn.l connso.,on.

COLUMBUS, O., March 15.-Pascal B.
Lang, for several years editor of the
Brown County '.News-Democrat," was
committed to the penitentiary last night
on an eight years. sentence for carnal
connection with an imbecile woman, the
sister of his deceased wife, and the
second cousin of General Grant, Miss
Sarah F. Markley. Lang was an appli-
cant under Governor Campbell for the
secretsryship of the Prison Board
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15

PHILADELPHIA, March 15.-A vote was
taken without discussion on the question
Of admitting women to the General Con-
ference at the session of the Philadelphia
Methodist Episcopal Conference, and re-
suited in the defeat of the proposition to
admit them by a vote of 101 yeas, 1O5
naYR
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
delegates Lean Toward Quay.

GErTYsBURo, Pa, March 1G-Ths Re
publicans in convention here yesterday
selected James Hirsch and George d
Thorn delegates to the State convention
and named John G. Lower as nationa
delegate from this district. Preferences
was express for Harrison. The delegates
are inclined tO Quay.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Ronors tho Sabbath.

A man in Lincoln county, Me-, VIII
dishkes too much company has removes
the elevated walk by which his from
door was reached and goes in by means
of ladder at the back, drawing tn,
ladder in after him. He has also poste,
this sign: mo callers wanted on tn
Sabbath. It is the Lords day-a da:
or rest"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Po.sOsaoe Construction Bnl Pas.ed

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The Senate
has passed the Postoffice Construction
bill, so amended as to authorize the con-
struction of a postoffice building in every
town where the postal receipts average
over SO, 900 year, at a graduated scale
scale Of cost ranging between $40, 900
and $75 0OO
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15

SUNBURY, Pa, March Is. - George
Bickel was yesterday given judgment for
SO, 051 against the Mount Carmel s. Ma
talie Railroad before Judge Savidge ut
Sunbury. Biekel is Il contractor, and
built the road between Mount Carmel
and Natalie. The work was completed
and gave satisfaction, but the company
refused to pay him.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
A Priests Body I'm n Morgue.

New YORK, March 16.-The body OF
James Walsh, the suspended Catholic
priest who died in Bellevue Hospital, is
at the Morgue. the clergymen Of the
Church of the Immaculate Conception
in East Fourteenth street will probably
take charge Of the remains, although
they have not as yet announced sucu an
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Buck Taylor Injured.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 15.-Word
has been received here that fOur-sided
fight occurred on Monday among cowboys
at Rongis, at which Buck Taylor, for
merly with Buffalo Bill, was so badly
injured that fatal results arc feared.
Pat Horrigan and AL Dougherty were
badly cut with knives during the melee.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15

NEW YORK, March 15.-Frederick J.
Hamilton, the reporter, who contracted
the tyhus fever while investigating the
fever house, ~ East Twelfth street il
dead In this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
JOHN l. INCENSED.
Says That COrbets Won't be q Taste
Him.

Him.
CHICAGO, March 16.-John L. Sullivan,
upon being shown a paper which con-
tanned Corbett's criticism of him, was
very much incensed after reading the
same, venting his feelings as follows:
"Why, that fellow Corbett won't be q
taste for me, see? 1t took him 81 rounds
to whip little Joe Choynski and only
fought jackson to a draw when the mig
ger went in the ring with a broken leg.
Corbett a ighterf Not much. You
would say it was a snap to go out in the
street and pick up SEQ, 600, wouldn't youl
Well, that's Just how easy Corbetr is TO,
me
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15

LYONS, N. Y, March 15-Edsou w.
Hamm, Of this village, retained by Oliver
Curtis Perry as attorney, will sue Man
ager Robinson, of the Rochester Musee,
for exhibiting Perry's figure In wax
Robinson intended exhibiting Perry in
Buffalo also. Perry's attorney sues for
$40, 900 alleged damages.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
nsad,nr rerminnl storr nenlea.

BALTIMORE, March 10. - Charles r.
Mayer, president of the Baltimore g. Ohio
Railroad Company, makes an unquali-
fed denial of the Atlanta story, that ga
deal has been perfected by which the
Richmond Terminal property passes un-
der coutrol of the Balh.nors q Ohio
Railroad Company"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Bail for Hurd.rer Webstar Denied.

NEW YORK, March 10. - Bookmaker
Burton Cuthbert Webster, the slayer of
Broker Charles E. Goodwin, will not be
permitted to walk the. streets of New
York bailed murderer. Supreme
Court Justice Andrews has de-
MED the motion of Lawyer William F.
Howe that Webster be admitted to bail.
Justice Andrews wrote a long opinion
in deciding that Webster must remain in
the Tombs pending his second trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Death Of a wealthy Horse owner.

BosToE, March 14-William Mason,
the owner of the massive building in
Liberty square that bears his name and
other property valued at over 81, 900, 900,
died Sunday, aged 33. He was vice.
president of the New England Trottine
Horse Breeders Association, and he
owned breeding farm near Taunton,
with q stud OF we'll known horses, which
bot
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15

SING SINo; N. Y, March 16.--Wardsn
Brown of the State Prison will to-mor-
row send out Invitations TO the per-
nony who Will be pressnt at the execution
Of oOeto. the Brooklyn italian nlursseres,
who 70 under sentence IA die IN the eleas
tFic ehRar newt weaag,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Charged With Embez.ling s1B, 900.

Boston, March 15.-Augustus Calder,
well-known florist and ex-supreme sec
Rotary of the Mutual One Year Benefit
Order, has been arrested on an indict-
nlent charging him with the embezzle-
ment Of $40, OOO of the funds of the order
He was admitted to S15, 900 bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Relief Steamer Missouri calls To-Day.

New YORK, March 15.-The steamship
Missouri, laden with a cargo OF 1850
tons of -four and corn meal for the
starving Russians. will leave here to-
day. Grenville,s Perrin & Co. have
supplied $500, 900 pounds of -four to
take the place Of that destroyed by the
hlizRnrd
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
rell Into : Isonnra.

Tnzzros, N. j March. .16.-Charles
&oo, ysars old ran away from hin
nggs and fall tntn bon1rns He was ~
1ly Aasl Wa p qRRRSt.llFa
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15

Don't suffer with dyspepsia DR. Hale'l
Household Tea will cure you just as Ger
tain as you use it. For sale by r. G.
Partree, 46 & 766 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
PATnONIzE HOME TRADE.

The Cooperative Tea ca will
sell Teas and Coffees of all grades as low
as any store in the state. Presents given
with each pound of Tea and with our
Pure Baking Powder.
Goa Bank Street,
NeXE tn Engine House.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15

Mime cIamsneeAn Gets aeF 0avsrss.
PAA1s,. Marck l6.--Mms clamsnoaam,
che Amdxtotn wife ok chs TsamsA NhKesn
niaMs his Sktashsa her 7e
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
Notice to Dog owners.

In accordance with section 8, 753 of the
Statutes of Connecticut, notice is hereby
given that all dogs owned within the
limits of the town of Waterbury, must be
muzzled to the-acceptance of the board Of
selectmen, and all dogs found unmuzzled
and running at large will be killed, and
their owners prosecuted as provided by
law. e. W. PINNEY,
GEoRaE A. BoU0H1oH,
MAua1cn y. CARloopx.
G0lUatnkan Of Town 81 WAt1ghuYv.
WateA 1feeeh 1Hs f0ea.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15
For Every Day Wear.

Everybody knows that we
are the leaders in RIGHTLY
MADE Clothing,even our com.
petitors acknowledge tn a t .
Everyone who buys clothing
knows that we have the largest
and best selected stock in this
city. This spring We are going
to make every one acknowledge
that we are leaders in low prices.
We have put in a big stock for
everyday wear. Mems suits, all
wool, fast color, rightly made,
OUR reliable kind for $40;
boys at $3.50. You cannot du-
plicate these qualities anywhere
else IN. our city. We will be
with you this spring and don't
you forget it.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-03-15

Estate Of bessie A. Logan late Of Waterbury.in
sald district. deceased.
The ndnninistra'or having exhibited his ad-
ministraiion account with said estate to this
Court for allowance, 1t is -.
at O'Clock in the forenoon, at the probate OF,
Ace in waterbury, be and the same is ASSIGNED
Tor 4 hearing on the allowance of said admins
tFatSon account, with said estate. and thi9 courS
diroota the administrator to cite az
seid tame and plac&. By punlishin9
$50 Og1eg ID some newnpapeg punnsneo
s sys ~ sc1sSl s sFh p9T1fs sliRaA %