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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
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Enormous Damage NJ Many Points-Ths
Worst Yet to Come.

Worst Yet TO Come.
ST.. LOUIS, No., May 16. The river at
this point has reached q height of thirty
two feet eight inches, which is only
eighteen inches below the big food of
1888.
Az the water rises more and more land
in the northern and southern parts of
the city becomes submerged and hourly
rencroachments are made ON the railroad
tracks and other property bordering ON
the river. More land is also inundated
ON the eastern side of the river and
nearly all the ground on the south side
of East st. Louis to East Carondelet, q
distance Of about five miles, is under
water,
The large section of the country north
of East st. Louis, reaching mp to the
National Stock Yards, is also submerged.
Within these boundaries scores of houses
arc Hooded and their former occupants
have been forced to abandon them and
seek safety ON higher ground.
Along the levee in the central part of
the city the situation Is not materially
changed. The water continually creeps
up the bank and the ground floor stores
are being invaded and their occupants
are moving out. The prospect is now
that three, perhaps four, feet more of
"oNOA "AAA SOAAS OA0 upper bbE9AnS
and that there will not only be
great Inconvenience to business but i'm.
menSe destruction of property.
The Mississippi at Alton, Ill, is high
er than it has been for nine years. All
the packing houses along the levee have
been abandoned and temporary quarters
secured. Hundreds of acres of wheat
are submerged on Missouri Point and
many families made homeless.
The Lamothe Levee has broken, causing
enormous damage on the Missouri shore.
The Bluff line has abandoned service
along the river bank, and is using the
Burlington tracks from Medora. A
train load of ballast was sent out this
afternoon for use at Hop Hollow Bridge.
The bridge ON the Bluff line at Medora is
aflOat. and likely to be entirely de-
strOyed.
The Missouri is rising two inches an
hour at Jefferson City and has already
spread over the Galloway bottoms, food
ing many farms and driving many hun
dreds from their homes. The worst is
yet to come, for an immense rise is COM
ing from above. The Usage is over its
banks, the Gasconde is running over for
miles back and the Moreau is flooding
the bottoms. The rivers are now all
within q few inches of the disastrous
food of 1881, and the Indications are
that In few days it will be exceeded.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
ENGLAND GAN BUY THE SHIPS.
City of New York and City of Paris Ma,
Not Fly the American Flag.

City of New York and City OF Paris MAY
Not Fly the American Flag.
NEW YORK, May 16.-The Inman line
steamships City of Paris and City Of
New York may not fly the American
flag after all, for the British Govern
ment has it within it's power to take the
feet vessels out of the hands of the
Inman Steamship Company, and prevent
that corporation taking advantage of the
American Registry bill for these two
steamships at least.
The British admiralty, when it grant
ed a subvention of $50, 500 to each steam
ship, to be forfeited in case of change of
nationality, reserved the right of abso-
Lutte purchase Of both vessels at stated
prices.
The British Government has not re-
linquished this right, and may, if it
chooses, cripple the Inman company by
buying its 1eetest steamers.
In a despatch from Washington Rep
resentative Fowler, Of New Jersey, is
quoted as saying:
81 understand that the British Ad-
miralty reserved the right of purchase,
but as to the status of the matter now l
do not know. The British Admiralty
see the inevitable effect of the bill on
English shipping, and are willing to do
most anything to check it."
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16

ALBANY, May 18.-State Worlds Fair
Commissioner Rowland and District
Commissioners Delafield and Tappan
on behalf of the New York State Board
that the date at Chicago for dedicating
the Worlds Fair buildings and celebrate
ing the 400th anniversary of the discov-
cry of America be changed by Congress
from October 10 to October 81, in accord
Ance with Commissioner John Boyd
Thatcher's suggestion made some time
ago. The change is proposed 40 that
there may be no conflict with the an
niversary celebration in New York on
October H.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
Brooklyn Briefs.

-
William Hellmann, who has bee,
at the water for several days in search
OF health, returned this morning mucl
improved.
Tickets for "Innisfail,' to be giver
at the City hall on next Thursday even
ing by the Brooklyn Dramatic club. ar,
In great demand. 1t promises to be tn,
best entertainment ever given here by
amateurs.
Thomas Hutchinson broke ground
to-day for four story brick block on
Bank street. Matt Brazel of Hartford
will begin moving the house that now
stands on that part of the lot to South
Leonard street tomorrow.
Stephen Mitchell fell down a flight
OF stairs in the covered wire department
at Holmes, Booth & Haydens' factory
just before 6 o'clock Saturday evening,
and received a bad scalp wound. He
was insensible about half an hour.
AS an Italian wedding party from
jackson street was passing the store of
one OF their countrymen on Bank street
this morning, the hack drivers were sur
prised by shower of candy balls rafting
against their coaches. When the
party arrived at the church the drivers
examined their carriages aud found
that the panels had been badly marked,
and one of them stated that the damage
to his coach alone would amount to
500. The three hacks engaged are con-
sidered among the finest in the city.
Suit for damages will probably be
brought. Late this afternoon, one of the
candy throwers, giving the name of
James Valerie, was arrested by Detec-
tive Egan.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16

PLA1NFHLD, N. J., May 16.-John Win
ger, aged 81 years, who claims . family
and New York a. his place of resi-.
dence, was arrested while robbinR Cha 8.
Cockfaire's residence ON Crescent ave-
nue.. He had packed silverware and
clothing to the amount of $500 when
Special Officer Gefse detected him. On
Ger Rickson was summoned and the
policemen entered the house. A struR-
gle ensued in which Rickson was shot
through the left hand by the burglar,
Winger~ was finally overpowered and
when brought to court pleaded guilty.
He will be sentenced ON Wednesday,
next. He Is believed to be a profes.
SionAl,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
One Quarry Owner Give. In.

BARRE, VT, May 16-H. Webster, q.
wealthy quarry owner and large paving
contractor, has signed his paving cutters
bill of prices to May /, 1893. Two years.
ago Webster was a member of the Deal
ers' Association but is not now. He says
be will furnish stock to all who want it.
The cutters say that Webster's action is
q victory for them, and that others will
follow his example. At q meeting of
the Association nearly fifty new firms
Joined. Tive thousand men are idle in
Vermont. The dealers say that the
lockout will last forever, unless the
cutters give in.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16

NEWARK, N. J., May ia probably
fatal shooting and stabbing ARRAY oc-
CURED in the Italian district last even
ing. Gabriel Valentino was standing In
the doorway OF tenement house where
he lived, whom Sebastian Pario attacked
him with . knife, slashing him across
the stomach and breast repeatedly. VAL
enttno drew = pistol and shot Pario
three times, once in the right side, once
In the left side and once in the shoulder.
Pario then ran away, but after q short
chase he was captured. Valentino cam
not be found, but he is believed to be
seriously cut. Pario il dangerously
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
RIcyole Trip Around the yyorId.

PTTTsBURo, Pa, May 1U.-Frank Lens,
the we'll known wheelman, left Pittsburg
yesterday for his trip around the world
He will be absent two years. He was
friends in this vicinity, q number of
them riding as far as Brownsville with
him. He will 60 to New York Via Cum
berland,. Baltimore and Washington.
From New York the real girdling tour
will begin. Mr.. Lenz has q camera with
him and will write articles for the 'Out-
ing" which magazine is paying his ex-
nanaaa
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
NEWS or THE DAY.

Secretary Elkins has named the new
military post at Helena, Mont, Fort
Harrison.
Twenty-one Of the miners supposed to
have been drowned in the mines near
Fusnfkirchen have been rescued.
The $50, 600 Brooklyn Handicap will
be rum this afternoon, and an immense
crowd will witness the race The favor.
ito IL Longstreet, with Russell second
and Raceland third
Baron Fava, thu Italian Minister to
the Uhited States. arrived in New ork
yesterday His nrrlvMt was mnda the
Occasion d demonstration 81 fnn nart
81 I'm 4<s1ien Fis'1z1 n tN1 t7
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
Mrs. Deacon WIN Not BE At the Trial.

PARIS, May 18-It is learned definitely
that Mrs. Edward Parker Deacon will
not attend the trial of her husband at
the Assize court in Nice, for killing her
lover, M. Abeille. Her deposition will
be read. M. Achilles family will make
no claim for damages as was at first re-
ported. The suit of the proprietor of
the Hotel Splendide, where the shooting
was done, will be heard Immediately
after the trial Of Mr.. Deacon on the more
serious charge. Mr.. Deacon offered
through his lawyer to compromise the
suit for ], 500 francs, but the hotelkeeper
demands 10, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
The New York
Clothing House,
274 Bank Street,
OH No 1872.
BIG STOCK.
BIG BARGAINS.
GRAND CHANCE BON MARCHE.
Rushing Business.

We are very glad to see the
people of Waterbury and
vicinity approaching our bar,
gains and our low prices
Certainly a man cannot be
sorry when he buys an So suit
for IS, a SO suit for $3.50, a
$15 suit for 80. so per cent
saved on every article bought
here, and it will be SO right
along. Pants from 81 to Sc.
Children's Suits at very low
figures. Gents furnishings,
Hats and Caps, Trunks and
Bags, etc, very cheap.
Remember our mark down
comes at the beginning of the
season This spring we have
no rival for low prices and no
superior for fine goods.
Give us a call and you will
be convinced 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. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
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 a 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 a full line of Carpets, Oil
Cloths, Mating, Window
hades, etc. This will enable
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 Cloths, Mating, Win
dow Shades, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
A Cyclone At CORY. Pa.

CORY, Pa. May 16.-A cyclone at
this place yesterday caused great dam
age. At Durham s. Ford s lumber yard
huge piles of lumber were levelled. The
roofs were stripped of Stennet and Nor
garidge blocks. The wind struch the
Weeks Opera House in which Universal
lists were holding services and it shook
and creaked so that panic was created.
It is out Of line eight inches.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
$4,000 Fire at wethersfleld.

Saturday night about z O'Clock the
fine dwelling house of Alfred Francis of
Wethersfeld was totally destroyed by
fire. The fire started from a kerosene
lamp which was upset or exploded
while Mr. Francis was away from the
house. The flames spread with great
rapidity, and he and friends had barely
time to fight their way into the burning
building and rescue the children. The
house was totally destroyed. IL was
probably worth $4,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
Quo warranto Case Resumed.

NEW HAVEN, May 16.-The trial OF
the quo warranto suit of John j.
Phelan against Secretary of State Walsh,
was resumed in the superior court this
morning. A vast number of witnesses
were present. The examination of
town clerk and counters regarding cleo
ton returns was taken up, Hartford
county officials being on the witness
stand all morning. The case is being
carried on with the greatest possible
CELEBRITY,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
The Indictment ARaInat Abrabs

CHICAGO, May 16.-The Federal indict-
ment against Abraham Fell, traffic man.
ager of the Delaware, Lackawanna 8,
Western Road, charging him with giving
discriminating freight rates to Swift &
Co., is q very volumnious one. It
charges Mr.. Fell with giving 8 cents re-
bate on every 100 pounds of 974, 900
pounds of lard, 1,200, 900 of oleomargar-
iae oil, 1,006, 513 pounds Of stearine and
1853, 600 pounds of picked beef. All the
products were shipped to eastern points
over Fell's line and the rebates paid to
Swift g. Co. are alleged to be over ST.
000 1t is said Fell In in the city and
will give bail for his appearance.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
Panalon etatlatica.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Ths Pension
Bureau has issued statement showing
for ten months from July /, 1891, to
April 80. 1892, there were issued 255, 44S
pension certificates; total Arst payments
$50, 40. 662; average first payment
$188. 49, Number Of pensioners ON the
rolls March 81, 1892, S37, 287. OF the
certificates issued in the past ten months.
81. 800 were under the general law, and
1o4, 226 under the act of June 81, 1890
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
REWARD FOR FIRE1uos
National Board of Underwriters TryII
to Capture Incsndiaries.

to Capture Incsndiaries.
PLEAsANTvnLE, N. j., May 16. The
National Board of Fire Underwriters of
New York city have offered a large re-
ward for the capture and prosecution OF
the party or parties who burned the
large clothing store of Hazel FienberR,
at Absecon, on May 6.
Since the burning of the clothing
store and its 50, 600 worth of stock, an
other large fire occurred in the same
mysterious manner as that of Fienberg's,
which gives q good foundation for the
idea of incendiarism.
During the past month several of the
residents of Absecon have taken turns
patrolling the streets for the sole pur-
pose, If possible, to catch the guilty
ones. If they are caught their chances
for escaping Judge Lynch are small.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
D.a,h q rev. willIam :. sp.aE,

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Rev. William
F. Speake, pastor Of the Fourth Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, was strick-
en- with heart failure as he was address
died few minutes afterward in the par
snnRxe next door.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
FAIR, WARMER.

Omcial weather Predictions For To-Day
and T0-AIorrow.
NEW YORK, May 16.-The following
table shows the condition of the
weather in the principal cities of the
country at 8 a. m. to-day:
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
Notice |!
State Of Connecticut !


County of New Haven, 50
City of Waterbury,
Mayors Office, May IL, 1892
To the City Sheriff of the City of Waterbury.
Greeting:
J, You are hereby directed to. warn and notify
the legally qualified electors Of the second ward
of the city Of Waterbury, that special election
will be held in said ward on Monday, May g.
1892 for the purpose of electing an alderman
from said ward to Ill vacancy in the board OF
aldermen OF said city caused by the death OF
Thomas r. Martin.
The voting place to be in tent in vacant lot
next west of the First Congregational church on
the north side of West Main street. and will be
open for the reception of v ties from O'Clock
foreno n until o'clock afternoon ON said 231
day of May, 1892.
You will cause q duly certified COPY of this or
der and warning 20 be published in one or more
newspapers published In said city at least five
said election.
Hereof fall not but OF this warning make due
service, and return same with your d0ings there.
on endorsed. to the clerk OF said city.
Given under my hand and the seal Of this city
this l4th day nf Nav, 1912.
d. +. WEBSTER, Mayor
New HnKsN County - Wafefhpex NAg Ill leq1
ANN NlNN4 81 NH1NiNK q like. 1KI1e and Nt
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
Fashions Sway

Bonnets and Hats, rare and stylish.
All the newest designs and patterns.
Particular attention paid to wedding
outfits. You are not correct in style
unless You are wearing one Of our
beautiful Hats. We have new line
or VeilinPs Just arrived.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16

. NEW HAVEN, May Ib.-UbSerVer
Cox of the weather bureau predicts for
to-day. fair weather, warmer, north
west winds. For Tuesday fair, station
airy temperature, westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
! BASEBALL REsuLrs
AT ST. LOUIS

only One Game Played Yesterday and
Cincinnati the Winner.
AT ST. LOUIS.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
a IsTRIoT OF WATERBURY. IS, Probate

II NISTHIUT Z WATEHBUhEe b, TFOUII0
- Court, May ID 1892
Estate of Charles E. Dillon, of Waterbury, Ia
said district, insolveLt assigning d. btor.
The trustee having exhibited bis administra-
trafaon account with said estate to this couFtfcr
allowance it Is
ordered, that the 21si day Of May, "A. d.. 1899.
a3 00sUlock in the forenoon. at the probate Of
flee I'll Waterbury, be and the same Is ASSIGNED
fora hearing on the allowance of said asflainis
trati0n account with said estate and this CONT
Directs the executor to cite an
peFanfs Interested therein 70 nppeaf al
said cline and place. nv pNhlleAln4
lNiS efglNT II some n44 H1NNr NNHil4
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So Louis Q q n I ~ !.
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70 Batteries-Mullane and Murphy: Gleason anC
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16

TOR SALE.-A well-paying restaurant
I win sell cheap, 81 Seovill street. Cal
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16

nR M! j. DONAHUE has moved his
II Office to 1877 East Main street, corner
Brown Telephone connections.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16
Danbury Hat Store
WANTS. FOR SALE. TO RENT

and other ADVERTISEMENTS OF O similar
character inserted under this head for
cent word.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16

William Hellmann, who has been
at the water for several days in search
of health, returned this morning much
improved,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-05-16

DRESS and Cloak Making, 1877 River
~ street. KATE M BRosNAN.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-19
FOR The LOCAL STAGE
The Winston Opera Company
Successfully Opens the
Summer Season.
ezra Diavolo" to Be Produced
This Evening at the Met
ropolitan.
Lifts Stock Company Will Be
Seen at the Grand in
"RoSedale."
Stage Gossip Gathered From
All Quarters Of the
Globe.

The first summer opera season given
at the Metropolitan by the Wilbur Opera
company last year was a great success,
both artistically and financially. but the
second summer opera season, inaugu-
rated by Jennie Winston and capable
company of forty people at this theater
last week, promises to be greater sue
cess, if possible, than that of the Will
burs. "Boeeaccio," Won Suppe's brilli-
ant musical work, was presented last
week to large and enthusiastic audi
ences. 1t is safe to say that Jennie
Winston and company are now fixed
operatic favorites with the amusement
seekers of this city. The company ap-
peared TO excellent advantage in this
very beautiful opera, the solos, duets
and concerted numbers were rendered
in a manner that clearly shows it
to be one of the best singing companies
in the summer opera field. Miss JEANNE
Winston. the star of the organization,
fulfills all promises made in advance by
the management. She is certainly very
graceful and artistic in her line of work.
In the role of BoccacciO she appeared to
advantage. She is tall, with well-pro-
portioned figure, a handsome face, the
pOssesSor of fund of dramatic ability,
and has great deal of magnetism,
which wins an audience. Miss Alice
Johnson, the prima donna soprano. was
also given handsome reception. She
is beautiful and accomplished lady,
and has well-trained soprano voice of
a rare quality. She has scored success
in this city, and will always be wei
coined as favorite. Miss Nettie
Black. soprano, and Miss Helen Har-
rington, contraltO, appeared well, and
showed an excellent training in opera.
Charles Renwick, the tenor, is hand
some. manly and has fairly robust
tenor voice. A. II. Bell, Harry Ratten-
bury and Charles Tyrrell furnished the
comedy and did it well. The company
gives as good musical performance as
most of the opera companies that have
played here to dollar and a half dur
ing the regular season. The MetropoIi-
tan management deserves credit for
putting on performance of this kind
during the summer weeks at greatly re-
duced prices. This week, beginning to-
night, the company will present Auher's
great musical work, ERA DiavolO."
Miss Winston achieved her first success
in this opera. and she has played the
part of Fra Diavolo over 1900 times.
She is the only lady that has ever ap-
peared in the role. Miss Johnson will
take the part of Zerlina.
During the performance this week
Miss Winston will introduce "Good
Night, Sweet Dreams, by Bisehoff. and
'Addio Mia Bella Napoli," by Cottrau.