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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22
WORLD Or SPORTS.
A bridgeport Mans Experience With
Couple of Pool Players.

A Bridgeport Mans Experience With a
Couple of Pool Players.
The fools are not all dead yet. A
Bridgeport man while on his way home
from Waterbury the other day, met on
the train a couple of young fellows, one
from Waterbury, the other from Provi-
dence, professional pool players. They
unfolded to the young Bridgeporter a
plan whereby all of them could make
some money. They proposed to stop off
at Ansonia, where the two professionals
were to be introduced to each other as
strangers, and play game of pool, the
young Bridgeporter to back the Water
bury man for $75 and find sucker to
back the other. The former was to win
after few fake games which the Provi-
dence man was to win as a bait. The
Bridgeporter bit. To cut the story
short, they met the sucker" who proved
to be a friend and accomplice of the
professionals, and who easily put up his
$15 on the Providence man and sad to
relate he won and the ''sucker" cap
| tured the money of the Bridgeporter,
who forthwith went to the office of the
| prosecuting attorney and swore out a
warrant for the arrest of all the parties
concerned. He was to appear at An
sonia yesterday to- prosecute the case,
| but failed to show UP; concluding pre-
sumably that it would be the part of
| wisdom to let the matter drop.
The Phillies will be in great shape to
make stubborn fight, now that Cross
is playing third and Clements behind
| the bat.
What was it some one said about the
beautiful uncertainties of base ball
Here the Pittsburgs defeat the Bostons
twice on the home grounds, and then go
to Baltimore and are defeated 20 to I.
Clarence Duval, Uncle Anson's old
mascot, was fatally hurt on the Chicago
& Alton, near Bloomington, Ill. He
was asleep on the track when the train
came along. The little colored boy was
ruined by the trip around the world and
has been worthless ever since.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22
h,DOnnell and Ross.I

PITTsBURG, July 22.-Judge Magee
will hear the application for the release
on bail of O'Donnell and Ross to-mor-
row. The impression is gaining ground
that bail will be refused. The Carnegie
officials are doing all in their power to
keep the men in Jail, believing that
return to work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22
CITY CLERK KlLEuEE
Announces His Intention of Retiring
Frnm Politica This Year

Announces His Intention of Retiring
From Politics This Year.
City clerk Kilduff will not be a can
didate for reelection this fall. In an
interview with a DEMOCRAT reporter
this morning Mr. Kilduff said that under
no consideration would he be in the
race for the office this fall. 81 will re-
tire" said he, "from official life and
devote my time to business matters. /
have been the recipient of many favors
from the voters of Waterbury for which
shall be ever grateful" Mr. Kilduff
has been city clerk for the past fourteen
years. having been first elected to the
office in 1878, succeeding Greene Ken
drick
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22

A charming story from the pen of
Miss Emma J. Mccarthy, of this city,
appears in the quarterly issue OF st
Joseph Advocate, a paper devoted to
the interest of colored Catholics.
The funeral of Mrs Margaret Duff, of
East Main street, took place this morn
ing at $50 to the Sacred Heart church.
The pallbearers were: P. j. Mccain, ID.
E. Sheehy, Charles Monaghan and John
KilrOv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22
Murderer Arrested In bridgeport.

BRIDGEPORT, July 22.-Detectives
from New York with Chief Rylands and
number of officers to-day arrested near
this city Lazondrer Gaurgaies, a Spanish
murderer and pirate, who fled to this
country some time ago. He was be-
trayed to the authorities by fellow
count1yman whom he brutally assault
ed a short time ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22
The Homestead Strike

Is the talk of the day at present, by men,
women and children and by one of our
competitors and it is very thoughtful for
him Tor whoever thought 1t for him) to
in favor of the workingmen and he hopes
they win the day.
Brennan wants to know when the
bakers are to have their picnic, they have
had no day to themselves in years, and he
thinks if all proprietors shut their place
of business up for one afternoon it would
be a big help to the workingmen that
work at such confusing work. AS Bren-
nan /. the only baker in this city. who
makes home made bread, his head baker
"a nerfectly willing to give very important
tins ON how 1t is made providing they give
q picnic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22
LOCAL LINES.

The best groceries, fruit and vegetables
and prompt and polite attention, all 6
LADD'S grocery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22

DIR Connor, who has been ill with ty-
phoid fever at the hospital, is rapidly
recovering.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22
"a STRONG PULL"

go driver of the mighty deep,
What sport can equal thine,
The dolphin weighs thousand tons,
That pulls thine anchor line.
But we have a stronger pull upon trade,
and greater attraction over the minds
of our customers.
AS leaders we are Offering IIsmmocks,
Ice Cream Freezers, Lawn Mowers, Lawn
Rakes, Sprinklers, Mosquit" Netting,
Window Screens, Screen Doors, Rubber
Hose and Reels, Bicycles. Call and SEQ how
we'll we are anchored.
p. y. Bolan,
OO-O4 BANK STREET,
Telephone 1874.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING
Meetings This Evening.

Meetings This Evening.
Second Advents.
Local Photo society.
Endowment rank, K. of P.
Hawthorne lodge, Sons of st George
Lady Trumbull, Daughters of Liberty.
Speedwell lodge, No 10, K. of P.
Townsend lodge, No SO, I. o. o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22
FAIR, WARM Err.

OmCIAl Weather Predictions For To-Day
and Tomorrow.
NEW YORK, July 22.-The following
table shows the condition of the
weather in the principal cities of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22
q, to-day

NEW YORK, July 22.-FOr Connecti-
cut until 8 p. m. Saturday: Fair,
warmer, southerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-22

DIR q. W. 8. Frost, TT Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
EQUAL TO ROBIN HOOD.

4 Pennsy1vanlan Who Could Throw Stones
 with AIArvaloualy Accurate Aim.
 It is supposed that we have no men nowadays who could compete on even terms with the old archers. 4 man named Uri Bailey recently died in Penn sylvania who was worthy of place with the old time soldiers.
 His skill in throwing stones was said to be marvellous. He was mentally de. 41cient, but 8 giant physically. His aim with stones at any mark or game was as unerring as that of the most skillful handler of the rife. He annually bagged scores of small game. pheas- ants, rabbits, quails end squirrels which he killed with stones.
 He could kill a bird on the wing or Q rabbit at full speed almost as easily as he could kill at rest.
 He had a large leather pouch attached to one aide of his coat, in which he on all occasions carried good supply of carefully selected stones. An exhibi- ton of his skill which was always a fa- vorite with him, was to set up scythe blade, edge toward him, and at the dis tance of one hundred feet cut apples in halves by throwing them against the edge of the blade. He could almost ex- actly halve two out of Eevery three ap- ples he threw.
 Robin Hoods great feat of skill was to set up peeled sapling at consid- erable distance and split it with an ar row. We do not see that this is more difficult than splitting the apple on the scythe blade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
SHE FOOLED THEM.
Mime. ModJeskS and Her Interesting RecI-
 tation Ilhpromptu.

Mime. MOdJesks and Her Interesting Recl-
 tation Ilhpromptu.
 Mime. Modjeska, the actress, is a bright woman who doesn't hesitate to play practical jokes in an innocent and iustifable way. She was recently |; guest at Fifth avenue mansion in New York and was asked for a brief recitation. But though she racked her brain nothing epropos recurred to her, and finally she begged to be let off with a short selection in her native tongue. The suggestion was applauded and madame began. Although her listen CTS could not understand her words, her gestures and some thrilling tones held them enchained until the final syl- lable, when the was overwhelmed with plaudits. As she was preparing to de- part, her hostess asked her for the title of the selection she had given, and much to her surprise madame went into a smali-sized paroxysm of laughter. Il am sorry to deceive you," she said, smiling, but my recitation hasn't any name. My memory failed so badly that as a last resort I recited the numbers from one to two hundred and thirty iD Polish"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
FER LIZ IN DAIG3R
Mrs. Shell k ceiv's L"tters
 Threatening DAath.
UNLESS SHE PAYS LARGE SUM
No Clue to the Identity of the sende
 so Far Discovered.

The Letter States that if She Does Not
 Send 1000 She Will he Blown Up
 With Dynamite-Detectivrs Watch Her
 House, But the BlackInailers Were
 Evidently Aware of the Fact - The
 Widow Of the Murdered Chicago Mil
 liOnaire Greatly Frightened.
 CHICAGO, Feb. 15.-Mrs Shell, widow of the murdered millionaire, received a letter some time ago which ran about as follows:
 'tMADAM-Unless you send us 5000 we shall take steps to murder you. We will blow you up with dynamite some day when you are stepping into your car riage to tade your morning ride. Now treat us fairly and we will treat you the same. If you accept this offer insert a personal in the - (naming & daily newspaperl, saying, Send for your hat c. D. We will take this as evidence that you intend to deal with us in good faith'
 The letter was not signed, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate the identity of the sender, but it threw Mrs. Suell into a fright. She placed the letter in the hands of A. J. Stone, her son-in- law, who notified Inspector Marsh.
 Two detectives were sent to the house and remained there for a week, during which time nothing occurred that would throw any light on the matter. Finally the police were called off. On the even ing of the day the detectives left a mes >enger came to the house with missive in the same handwriting as the previous one, containing the suggestion that the widow had better send "the hat" i. e. !, the g, 900, by the bearer.
 This created commotion and the police were notified The boy was thor oughly pumped, but could only say that the man who engaged him was a shabbily dressed young man. There is no clue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
ACROSS THE BRIDGE.
Brooklyn B9IefS.

Daniel Houlihan has purchased the four tenement house of John Magnel on South Riverside street.
 James Murnan of South street. met with painful injury yesterdays a chip oi steel from the machine on W hich he was working, entering his eye.
 A valuable horse belonging to Alexander Dallas, which had been turned out in the fields near Oakville, slipped and fell on the ice yesterday, breaking it's leg. It will be shot.
 The following subscriptions have been received for the new Congregational church to be erected on Washington avenue: John Henderson, Jr, $500; Gordon B. Lawrence, $15O; Thomas B. Walker, $1O0; Seymour Adams, S5O;s J. Richard Smith, lot on Alder street valued at $700; Earl A. Smith. $1OO; E. c. Lewis $100; F. P. Waters, S1OO; J. M. Burrall, $200; Mark L. Sperry $1OO. A meeting of the committee was held last night in the lecture room of the Second church. It was decided to make every member of the joint committee a solici- tor, and another meeting to report prog ress will be held in two weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
subdued colors for Uniforms.

In the German army the idea of cloth ing the soldiers less brilliantly that they may not be so perceptible as heretofore is already taking on practical form. All non-commissioned officers of the First Guard regiment now wear dull gray overcoats instead of the brilliant red and black coats formerly in use. At re- cent reviews these coats have been ob- served with care by officers at dis tance, and have been found to be inn perceptible where the old coats are dis tinctly visible. Whole companies in the First Guard and other regiments will receive the gray coats shortly, and should the following observation be as satisfactory as those already made it is expected that the adoption of the gray instead of the red and black will be- come general in the infantry. As re- gards the abolition of the metal trimmed helmet, tests are making in the Prussian infantry, but the results have not been made public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
UNIQUE SUGGESTION
A Palace of Silver for the
 Worlds Fair.
IT WOULD BE WORTH s4oO, ,OOo, 900
Fifteen Thousand Tons Would Give
 Superficial Area of 100000 Fee.

The Author of This Idea Wants COng-ess
 in the Treasury Vaults and the Various
 DepOsitOrles-Ths Most Beautiful StruO-
 ture the World Ever Saw Could be
 Built With an Immense Tower on
 Which Could be Placed m American
 Eagle With a Spread of Wing of One
 Hundred Feet.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-A most unique suggestion for what would prove an in- teresting exhibit at the Worlds Fair has been made by a resident of New York to Secretary Foster. The writer says:
 '1 wish to point out to you that you have in your power, with the consent of Congress if it can be got, to construct the most beautiful and magnificent, as we'll as the most valuable exhibit the world ever saw, and that out of mater ial of which the government has an enormous as we'll as a useless supply.
 ''I allude to the building of palace of silver, constructed out of the silver now in bullion and coin in government vaults at the various Repositories. This silver is now of no possible use to man. kind
 1t cannot be sold, for the law won't allow it; it cannot be put into circula- tion, for the people won't take it; it can not be used in redemption of the certifs- cates issued against 1t, for the people will want gold. Consequently, what better use can be made of it than this!
 If the government could get permis- sion from Congress to recast 15, 900 tons of it into slabs of, say 800 pounds and one inch thick, this would give 600, 900 superficial feet, out of which could be built the most beautiful structure the world ever saw. It would build struc- ture 400 feet by 300 feet with a tower 300 feet high on which could be placed an American eagle with wings of 100 feet spread.
 "A silver palace worth $400, 0CO, 900 would be an attraction that would draw millions of persons who always went to see something new and grand. Not over a million dellars need be expended in the construction of such a palace, which could be guarded by the army. None of it would be stolen as the pieces would be to heavy.
 ''Loss from melting and working the silver could be acsertained from the Di- rector of the Mint, but it would not be much.
 ''Now, if the government of the United States wants to show something to the world that they have never seen before, here's a chance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
IS IT A BLUFF |?
COrbett Says slavin's Oner t0 Fight Him In
 New Orleans is Not Meant.


 LOUISVILLE, Ky. Feb. 16.-Frank Slaviu has sent telegram to the Olym- pie Club, New Orleans. in which he says he will fight Corbett in that city, March 3, with four-ounce gloves, six rounds, fer purse of 5000.
 NEW YORK, Feb. t6.-The foregoing despatch was shown to Corbett at his home. He said:
 This is another bluff on the part of Slavin. He made the statement some time ago that he could knock me out in six rounds.
 -- .I immediately posted $1,001 as a guarantee that l was ready to give him the chance. Now he wants me to fight for 5000 purse. This I won't do.
 II will fight him to a finish on the date he names, or any Other date, providing he puts down the cash to cover my de- posit l want to meet the winner of the Slavin Jackson go, and don't want to fight Slavin for a small purse now.
 "f Slavin wants to knock me cut in six rounds on March 5 am ready. Slavin must put up his money in any event or won't notice him."
 Corbett's manager, w A Brady, corroborated the pugilist in every par ticular. He added:
 "Slavin makes the date March be- cause he knows the Olympic Club will not touch it, as the great Mardi Grus festival occurs at that time"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
chlnese pe.,Ituts of Nsrxss.

The Chinese can remain In one posi- ton an indefinite time, have no con- sciousness of monotony, can do without exercise. are inpervious to noise, can go to sleep at any time and in any atti- tude-an because they have no nerves. It is not to be supposed that this nerve lessness is physiological fact, but it cannot be doubted that the Chinaman's patience, endurance, and insusceptibili- ty to influences which would send Eu- ropean into an early grave arc constitu- tional. He cannot help taking things as they come. Curiously enough this in- difference is not associated with want of energy, for the Chinaman IS excep- tionally industrious. He Is simply in- EenAihle to worry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
SEXTONEs HOT SHOT.
Ne Turns His Guns on Joseph Chamber
 lain and Lord Salisbury.

LONDON, Feb. 16-In the House oi Commons MT. Thomas Sexton, one of the members from Belfast, moved the amend uent he gave notice of on February 10, declaring that the Imperial Parliament had shown its inability to legislate for the special interests of Ireland, giving as an instance of this inability the failure of the Land Purchase act of 1891.
 Mir. Sexton, during the course of his remarks on the subject, referred to the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain in terms which must have disturbed even the ex- treme placidIty of that gentleman's na- ture.
 MT. Sexton, said, for instance, that Mir. Chamberlain, having mutinied, was now the commander of a gang of political wreckers who were seeking, by means of false light, to lure to destruction the vessel which was freighted with Ireland's $ hopes and desires.
 Mir. Sexton also turned his guns upon Lord Salisbury, the Premier, chasing him as an "erratic and unruly states man., scoffer by nature and bigot by calculation"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Yale and Harvard Don't Agree.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Feb. 16.-W. B. Franklin, w. H. Murphy and T. L. Nc Clung, representing Yale, and L. H. Frothiagham and J. W. Cunnion, repre- senting Harvard. met in this city to ar range for baseball schedule, but came to no decision. The question of profes- sionalism on the part of Bowers and Murphy of the Yale team for playing with the Brattleboro team last summer, which it was said Hsrvard would bring up, did not enter into the meeting at all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
The Employees Escaped.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb l6.-One of the large buildings in the group composing the plant of John and James pobson, Falls of Schuylkill, was destroyed by fire last evening. Loss, St50,00 Two hum dred and fifty hands were employed in the building at the time of the fire, but all escaped without injury except a few slight burns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
To Investigate the Deal

TRENTON, N. J., Feb. l6.-Assembly- man Thomas Lane, Democratic member from Union, has introduced resolution in the House which will cause the imme- diate investigation of the present combi- ing, Lehigh Valley and Jersey Central railroads. It is done ill view of an inti- mated raise in the price of coal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Frank NIaxham's AIrast.

BETHEL, Vt, Feb 16.-Frank P Max ham has been arrested on complaint of Grand Juror Fisher and brought before Justice George H. Tupper, charged with incest with his two daughters. aged 15 and l6 respectively. The daughters swore to acts of crimiaal intimacy covering a period of eight years. The prisoner has a wife and seven children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
An Aged Faster.

BRocKToN. Mass, Feb. 16.-Charles Hudson, aged g. year., uttered so se- verely with the grip that, thirty eight days ago, he determined to Starve to death. He has since taken no food, but nOthw ithstaHding his fast, is ill unusual vigor and apparently none the worse for it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Assemblyman Whites FuneraL

TRENTON, N. J., Feb. 16.-The funeral of Assemblyman R. Harry White, who committed suicide last Wednesday at his home at Pemberton, was attended by nearly a thousand people. Governor Abbett, Speaker Bergen and a number of members of the Senate and House of Assembly were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Will Not InGerfera.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16.-It is authori- tatively stated that neither Gov. Patti son nor attorney General Hensel will take any action to interfere with the Reading railroad deal. It is known that the administration has not made any ar engagements in the line of interference, and has no such plans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
A Pnris Jeweller Disapnsar.

PARIS, Feb. 16,-Somewhat of a sen sation has been caused in the jewelry y trade by the disappearance of a promi- nent jeweler, who, it is alleged, stole S75, 900 francs from the safe of the firm of which his deceased father was mem Der and decamped. It is said that he has lied to England in the compa ny of 6 woman who is his mistress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Truxton Beals Thanked.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The State De- partment has received copy of resolu- tions adopted by the Presbyterian Board of Missions at Ehran, Persia, thanking Mir. Truxton Beale, the American Minis ter to Persia. for having obtained for American missionaries the privilege of holding real estate in Persia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Guarding Against Typhus.

RoEDoUT, N. Y., Feb. l6. The Board of Health has taken precautionary meas ures to guard against typhus fever. No Russian Jews or Italians will be permit ted to enter the city unless they have been in this country for a month or more
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Massachusetts Reform Club

BOSTON, Feb. 16.-The Massachusetts Reform Club at its meeting next Friday, will discuss the subject of 8 national conference of independent voters to pro- mote tariff reform, honest money and civil reform. Thss plan is to hold the conference in New York some time in April
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Princess Ro.alie Gets pnrt

LONDON, Feb. 16.-The West Loudon police court has decided that the pro- ceeds of the sale. under distress, of the furniture of Prince Lucien, Bonaparto be divided between himself and wife, Rosalie, who asserted that the property was purchased with her money
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Three Miners KiIled.

DENVER, Col, Feb. 16.-An accident occurred in the Mollie Gibson mine at Aspen, Col, through which the following miners were killed: Michael Eggers, w. L. Shirpe and M. Caples. The Mollie Gibson is the richest silver mine in the world
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Minister Reid's Return Delayed.

PARIS, Feb. 16.-Minister Whitelaw Reid has cancelled his engagement of passage on the Champagne, sailing next Saturday, his children having ali been attacked by the measles. He will not sail in all probability before March IT..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Civil War in Kharrnnm.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-According to ad- vices from Egypt civil war is raging in Khartoum and vicinity. Cherif, the claimant of the Khalifate, is said to have been victorious in some battles against Abdaliah, chief of the Baggara tribe Kassalo is reported depopulated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Donaughey Found.

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Feb. 16.-A telegram has been received from Mobile, Ala, dis closing the fact that Robt E. Donaughey, who so mysteriously disappeared from good health. No particulars have yet been received as to how he got there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Drowned whlI. Skating.

SHAMoKIN, Pa., Feb. 16.-Otto and Edith. aged respectively 12 and IA years, children of Wayne Sincox, a Pennsylva- mia Railroad engineer, of Sunbury, were drowned while skating on the Susque- hanna River at that place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-16
Steamer Coca to PIenas.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 16.--The steamer Eugene, plying between Memphis and Pine Bluff, Ark, struck a snag five miles north of Helena, Ark, and went to the bottom of the river. No lives were lost.