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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
A MURDEROUS PLOT.
The Conspiracy of Convicts at tho Clinton Prison Revealed by n Prisoner.

Prison Revealed by a Prisoner.
 ALBANY, July 1S.-Walter x. Thayer, warden of Clinton prison at Dannemora, came to Albany and related to Governor Flower brutal scheme of q number of long term prisoners to gain their freedom, which included the coldblooded murder of several of the prison guards
 One of the prisoners who was asked to enter into the murderous attempt to es- cape refused, and it was through him that the prison authorities became aware of the plot. The governor immediately pardoned the prisoner who had the courage and man. Illness to prevent human slaughter.
 In Clinton prison as the prisoners filed through the prison corridor in lockstep on their way past Principal Keeper McKenna to obtain their rations for dinner one of the prisoners slipped into the hand of the prin- cipal keeper piece of brown wrapping pa per two feet long by foot wide. which was written upon on both sides in lead pencil.
 The letter told just how the plot was to be carried out, with every detail. An in. vestigation proved the truth of the story, and two of them confessed. The plot was frustrated, and the conspirators will be punished. The convict who furnished the information will bs released today proba- bly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18

Johnson, another English girl, swam 81 consecutive hours without rest in 1880. Although woman has done very well in this speciality, she is still far behind her masculine rival. The champion woman mile swimmer, Miss Theresa Johnson, has a record of 35 minutes 344 seconds, but the sterner sex's record for the distance under the same conditions Is % minutes 52 seconds, held by J. J. Collier of London. On a straightaway course R. P. Magee has swum a mile in 9 minutes 3S seconds.
 Fourteen men have jumped from Brooklyn bridge into the East river, 135 feet below, but men have not monopo- lized the bridge jumping business. Miss Marie Finney several years ago leaped from London bridge and into newspaper notoriety atthe same time. She now bears the poetic sobriquet, Heroine of Lon don Bridge" Her leap was 45 feet.
 Miss Charlotte Dodd, the lady cham pion tennis player of England, and Miss Mabel E. Cahill, the ex-champion of America, could without doubt defeat half the male experts in the world with out exerting themselves. Miss Dodd is without a peer among women tennis players. She has been playing tennis since she was 0 years of age and has been lady champion of England three years. She is also golf player of great merit. Miss Cahill is an Irish girl and a recent importation. She has been in this country long enough, however, to win the American championship twice. She was too i'll at the recent ladies' tour nament to defend her title, and Miss Terry of Princeton is now champion.
 There are not many women who are expert billiard players, but Mrs. Nellie Shaw claims to be champion of her sex. She practices four hours day with the cue and is match for many male ex- perts, but Champion Ives could doubt less give her large odds and defeat her with ease.
 There are probably half dozen wom- en pugilists in this country, but none of them is formidable from the male stand point, and perhaps the less said about them the better. The late Hattie Leslie was the best known woman boxer, but happily her handful of successors have been so little encouraged that they are rarely heard of. The fighting amazon may be all right in Dahomey, but there is no room for her in America.
 The male sex has it's Shadows, Sam sons, Cyrs and other strong men, but close upon their heels are Yucca, Mi nerva and other women far famed for strength. Yucca lifts 300 pound anvil with her teeth. easily supports a dumb bell and three men-total weight TOO pounds-puts up 130 pound dumbbell with one hand and performs numerous other remarkable feats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
A Fatal Boiler ExpIosIon.

ELMlEA. N. Y. July ls.-The boiler iu the Towanda Nail works at Towanda, Pa exploded, and Andrew Benjamin was in stantly killed. Ross Hatton was fatally injured and man named Bennett severely burned and bruised. Anoths1man named McGOvern is missing and thought tp be ir the ruins. Within a few minutes after the explosion the whole plant was in flames and the buildings were completely de 1T
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
HUNG BY THE ARM.
For Three Days Hardeman Was Suspended
 In His Own Trap.

Tn HIS OWn Trap.
 MEMPHIS, July lS.-A young man near Shubuta, Miss, named Charles Hardeman, had been troubled a great deal by the coons raidinG his cornfield, and not having a steel trap young Hardeman improvised a snare by bending down a tall sapling and tieing A rope to the top of it, fastening the rope, which had moose to it, by trigger to the ground.
 While the young man was adjusting the bait on the trigger he accidentally sprung it. The moose caught his arm, and he was jerked off the ground just high enough to keep his feet from touching. All efforts to release himself proved fruitless, and he remained therr, suspended in midair by one arm for three days before he was dis covered. He was taken down and medical aid summoned He will recover, but it is thought he will lose the use of his arm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Attemptcd snIcIde or n CnnHict.

PITTsBURG. July ls.-P, A. Stout, one of the most trusted cuuvicts in the western penitentiary, tried to commit suicide by jumping from the door of the rotunda of the prison into the yard below. He fell on a pile of broken stone and received proba- bly fatal injuries. Stout's crime was the murder of his son whileunder the influence of liquor. He was serving a sentence of 12 years. A petition for his pardon is pending Stout was the maker of the model of the western penitentiary, now occupying a prominent position in the Pennsylvania building at the Worlds fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
MABEL CAHILL.
 ANNIE OAEIFY-

NELLIE SHAY" ANNIE SAhI-h1s
 In every city and in many small towns there are girls who think nothing of rid ing 100 miles on their bicycles, and Miss Alice Waugh, a pretty Chicago school teacher. has ridden century in l6 hours. or at the fast rate of over six miles an hour. The numerous very creditable performances of such professionals as Jessie Oaks, Elsa von Blumen, Lottie Stanley. Lillie Williams, Hattie Brown and Helen Baldwin are too well known to require description here. Women bi- cyclists are not deficient in nerve, as Mrs. C. C. Candy, a Philadelphia girl, proved a year ago when she rode down Pike's peak on her wheel at the peril of her life.
 4 woman horse dealer is a decided novelty, but Idaho possesses pretty one in the person of Miss Kitty C. Wilkins. She has been selling horses seven years, and when it comes to swapping hosses" she never gets the loser's end of the bar gain. Mrs. E. A. Beach, the famous New York equestrienne, teaches the lar dies of the Four Hundred how to sit 8 horse and has ridden many blue ribbon winners in American horse shows. Miss A. H. Whitney of Boston has oficiated rts judge of St. Bernards at many bench shows and knows as much about dogs as most male experts. The late Miss Middy Morgan of the New York Times was for years one of the best judges of cattle and horses in the world, and her unusual tal- ent won fortune for her. Mrs. W. J. Baird of England has composed chess problems of rare excellence, and her work compares very favorably with that of the best male chess analysts.
 In the large cities there are scores of women who bowl well, and women gymnasts, club swingers. aeronauts and pedestrians have all performed remark able feats of skill and endurance, while | women cricketers, fencers, canoeists, scullers and skaters are on record as having acquitted themselves very credit ably-''for women."
 EARLE H. EATON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Co-OPeratiTe Tailoring CO' Special Announcement.

Wehave just concluded arrange ments with Messrs Bloom X Co.,, of Boston, by which we are enabled to purchase the balance of their large and extensive line of Diagonals, Worsteds and Cassimeres, for Spring and Summer Wear, at soc on the S1 for Spot Cash. Under the circumstances we will be enabled to offer our patrons the greatest bargains ever heard of in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
The Truth.

Hicks-What are you gazing at so in- tently?
 Wicks pointing to two men, one a great hulking fellow and the other pyg- my(-You would hardly think those two were brothers?
 Hicks-You don't mean it Brothers? No, indeed. I should say there was no kinship of the most distant kind between them.
 Wicks-T There ain't. Boston Tran script.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
FINE MFR CHANT TAILORING,

All the fine imported Clay Diag- onal suits we have been making to order for $50 and for which every other Merchant Tailor charges $40 to $50 for, wewill now make for s25.
 All the fine Cassimerc Suits we have been making for $25 and S2S, we will now make for S22 and $23.
 All the fine Serge and Chcviot Suits we have been making for $2O and $23 we will make during this great sale for SIS and S2O All our
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
WOMEN IN ATHLETICS
THEY HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING FROM
 PUGlLlSM TO TENNIS.

Members of the Weaker Sex Who wrestle,
 Lift Weights, Shoot, Judge Horses and
 Dogs, Play Golf. Cricket, Tennis and
 Baseball, Swim, Bowl, Fence and Skate.
 During the past few years woman has been doing well so many things that were considered exclusively within the province of man that the term weaker sex" has been losing strength almost as rapidly as woman has been gaining it. Not only is this the era of women law yers, ministers, missionaries, journalists,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Crane Sherhet.

Sweeten quart of grape juice to taste. Add cup of sugar to ? cups of orange juice and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add to the grape juice, turn into the freezer and freeze. When nearly frozen, remove the dasher and beat in with a spoon the white of an egg, beaten light with tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar. Beat well, pack and stand away to ripen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
QUASSAPAUG LAKE
 PLEASURE GROUNDS, G. WALLACE, PROPRIETOR.

This old and popular resort is now open for the season Every known form of amusem, mt is offered to patrons, and no better place can be found where good days outing can be so easily and thorough lv enjoyed. Fishing, boating, steam boat sailing, bowling alleys, tennis, croquet, billiards are some of thA features. Meals served on short notice and specially made of young chicken broilers. Large parties accommodated and the best of attention assured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Easily Made DniIiea

A late idea for dessert doilies is small squares of brocade edged with some creamy lace. The sets must be selected not to jar with the dessert set. Thin colored silk edged with lace is also used, and circles edged with puffed chiffon, the finger bowl resting in this fluffy nest. All these are table vagaries, how ever, and not in the best taste.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Bet He Could Take Poison and Live.

NEWARK. x. j., July IS. - Theodore Sonn, 25 years of age, took two ounces of paris green and when discovered suffering from the poison in m open lot, he said that he took the poison because of bet. A friend had made wager that he could not take the poison and live. Sonn does not seem to be anxious about winning the bet and is altogether too willing to die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
An Anti0ne.

Miss de Style-Here is piece of lace that l bought when I was a little girl. What beautiful color it has! Don't you think so?
 Miss Smyth-Yes, it's lovely. always did admire real old lace.-Boston Bea- con.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Six Rank. In the crash.

TOPEKA. July IS. - Six Kansas state banks went down in the financial furry. They are the bank of Ritter & Doubleday of Columbus. the Johnson City bank Of J Johnson City. theB Ank of Weir City. the Bank of Pleasanton. the Central Valley bank of Caney and the Bank of Meade of Meade Center. The banks have all been taken possession of by the state bank com
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
DicdnHorrIhIe Drath.

ST. PAUL. July ls-Mrs. Charles Baker was burned to death by the explosion of a gasoline stove. Her husband and several women endeavored to put out the blaze, but did not succeed until the victim was fatally burned. In the confusion some one threw large bucket of boiling water on the woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Found a Columbian Guard. saber.

in removing the debris from the ruins of the cold storage fire found n Colum bian
 guards saber. This would indicate that the body of some guardsman may yet be found underneath the cinders, although it
 has been given out that no guards are miss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Excitement For summer Guests.

SARANAC LAKE, N. Y, July ls.-During a small hurricane, Rustic Lodge, a resort on upper Saranac lake, suffered much dam age A front piazza was blown away and part of the roof torn of. The house was filled wi:h guests, but no one was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
But Not the Worst.

The first caricaturist is said to have been Antiphitus, an Egyptian, about SS2 B. c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Perry Denies HI. Insanity.

NEWARK. \. J. July lS-.Tohn B. Perry.
 who was at one time prominent lawyer in New York. escaped from the Essex County Asylum for the Insane. A letter was received from MT Perry by the doctor
 in charge of the asylum in which he stated
 that he would not go back to the asylum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
A Wonderful One Legged wheelman.

AMSTERDAM, N. T.. July 1s.-Frank s. Beedleson, the one legged bicycle rider, who is riding from San Francisco to New York. arrived in Amsterdam, having made the run from CanRstota, lo1 miles Ht will reach New York on Thursday, % days ahead of any two legged riders record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
The Cullen Rumor.

NEW YORK. July 1S,-The Brooklyn Eagle says Congressman Thomas F. Mag ner says that President Cleveland has ten dered to Supreme Court Justice Edgar NJ. Cullen the appointment to the supreme court of the United States in the place of the late Justice Blatchford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
DO YOU WEAR SHOES 2

Of course you do. We'll then call at James Grants, ,236 South Main street. By so doing you can save a dollar. Boots and Shoes made to order and neatly re- paired at the lowest possible prices.
 OPPOSIrE UNION ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
woIcott Criticise. Waite.

NEW YORK, July ls,-Henry R. Wolcott of Colorado, brother of Senator Edward O, Wolcott, does not hesitate to say that the voiced in the recent convention by three or four hotheads did not reflect the feelings of the people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Half HI, Head Blown on.

LoNG BRANCH, N. J., July 1s.-Isaac J. Hinman, the lT-year-old son of ex-Sheriff Hinman of Richmond county, Staten Is land, blew the left side of his head of by the accidental discharge of 6 new gun, given him by bis father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Cardinal Gibbons Accepts.

BALTIMORE, July 1S.-Cardinal Gibbons has accepted the invitation to offer the prayer and bestOw the benediction on the occasion of Maryland day at the Worlds fair Sent. IA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Thanks From Miss Borden.

TAUNTON, Mass, July ls.-The Taunton of the Borden jury have received letters of thanks for the photograph of the jury sent Miss Borden recently, together with a graceful acknowledgement of the work which they did at New Bedford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Rob.rt whItehflI,, Death.

NEwBuRG, N. Y., July IS. - Robert Whitehill, president of the Whitehil & Pictet Ice Machine company and a mAnu- facturer we'll known throughout the cOun- try, died here, aged 4s years-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Murder Over 2 Boundary Line.

LOUISVILLE, July ls.-At Curdsville Jo- seph L. Byrne, aged 16, shot and killed Thomas Baird, a farmer. They quarreled about boundary line, and Baird attempt ed to knock Byrne down, when the latter xh him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Trying RailroAd Employees.

HARTFORD, July 1S.-The trial of Evan w. Scott and 20 other employees of the New York and New England railroad for defrauding the road, was commenced at East Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
RelIrion,.t. wul Boom the FaIr.

CINCINNATI, July lS.-E. R. Montfort editor of The Herald and Presbyterian, in an interview said. The religious news papers, fully 500 in number. scattered all over the United States, now propose to join hands and boomIthe Worlds fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
JOSEPH l, JACKSON, LRcHI!ECT,

Lilley's Block. Waterbury, Conn, And 2i7 West I7Sth St. New York Plans and Supertutendence for all classes of uildihgs.
 Many years successful experience enshlcs me to secure for clients the best result with the least expenditure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
The Fish Commissions Work.

During the fishing season of 1892 the United States fish commission distrib- uted total of SO6, ,5s0, ,4S2 eggs, fry and yearlings of all kinds of fish. The largest operations were iH shad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Ru.s,an Shin. Ordered Home,

NEW YORK, July ls-It was stated by a superior officer of one of the Russian cruis- CTS now here that the czar had ordered the departure of all the vessels to the eastern shores of Siberia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Cnheard.

"Gentlemen of the jury" said an elo- quent Q. C., remember that my client is hard of hearing and that therefore the voice of conscience appeals to him in vainv'-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Beef Stew,

Put quart of seasoned tomatoes with 9 pounds of round steak cut up. cloves, 8 tablespoonful praised flour in a pan and simmer tender, but add no water. Strain liquor for sauce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
cRoCHEfE6 LACE.

Suitable For Underwear and Wash Dresses
 of All Kinds
 Use medallion braid of any variety preferred for the bands of the frills to be made The trimming is particularly pretty as a finish for the neck and sleeves of nightgowns and for the edges of pillowcases, underskirts, aprons or gingham dresses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Foy's Death Day to Be Set.

BALLsToN, N. Y, July ls.-Martin Foy, the murderer, securely ironed, was brought here from Dannemora by Sheriff Worden and Deputy Fryer. They arrived by train from Plattsburg. The date for his cleo trocution will be named today by Justice SfOver
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
consul General Frey III.

HALIFAX, July 1s-United States Con sul General Frey is dangerously i'll from q complication of ailmsnts-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
The Dor scare Reaches Asbury Park.

AsBURY PARK, N. J., July 1S-At a meeting of the common council officers were instructed to shoot all unmuzzled dogs at sight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Trial nrnCnn Offender.

cup defender, Nigilant, had a trial trip outside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
An Aged Odd Fellow Dead

TROY, N. Y, July 1s-Abram Roussau. s7 years old, said to be the oldest Odd Eel low in the state. died at his house in West Troy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
Leland stnnfords wm Probalsd-

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1s.-Ths will of the late Leland Stamford was admitted to pro bate here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
The Birtbplace of ..Rasselaa."

The Birthplace of ''Rasselas-' Another landmark of old London is about to suffer destruction. This is the house in Staple Inn in which Dr. John son wrote "Rasselas."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
TO TEACHERS.

At the City hall, beginning at o'clCck am, Tuesday, July 25, there vii be held a complete examination of those who may wish to obtain certificates to teach in the strict schools of the Town of Water bury. Candidates must pass the required examination in the following branches - Readir Z, writing, spelling, arithmetic grammar. geography, history of the United States methods of teaching, and also in physiology AS outlined in the state book upon Il at subject.
 H. F. BASSETT,
 Chairman Board of Examiners, Waterbury, July II, 1893
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
YUCCA.

AGNES BECKwITT. YUCCA. made her q member of the Sioux tribe and named her Little Sure Shot. There are many other women in America who shoot well, and tine Miller Rifle club at Hoboken, N. J.. has 70 lady members who shoot offhand with the rife and make very creditable scores. They have several times beaten the mems third class.
 Lady swimmers are so plentiful they have ceased to attract attention. Agnes Beckwith of England, who claims the worlds championship, once performed the remarkable feat of swimming 20 miles i'll hours % minutes. She has kept afoat 100 hours out of 1S7. Edith
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-18
COOPERATIVE TAILORING co
Sunday DinRer-BIiou Cafe.

Soup BouiIlon Francsa!Se, Cream of Il, N Grc,- Peas au Cruutou-
 Fish Boiled Blue Fish a n NsrtIc de u,ttl. Bijou Potatoes, Lettuce. RadishvS Boiled-SmOkcd Beef Tongue with Greens. EntreeS- Ham Crpq au TtrIi> Pos. Js.r- Tie of Lobster with Rice. Erais~sd Beef vifh Mushrooms, ChuCuAte CTU.lEu F.l.tCE~. t,-.4,t a E Vanilla.
 RoasI- Prime Ribs of Beef Dish Gravy. >iriu- Lamb. Mint Sauce
 Vegetables Mashed Potatu,S >,..-..., h. tir,,trg Peas. Stewed Tomatoes.
 Dessrrt-Lcmon Meriuso Puddiuc. PuruiA.u Pie, Rhuharb Pie, Green ATplr Tie. Dinner from to P,m., June IT. 'V3
 THOS. OCONNELL, Proprietor.
 Miles F. Connolly, Manager
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-10-04
OFFICIAL REPORT Of Hoard of Supervisors of
 Cochise C0uauy.

Oct. 3. 1893.
 9:30 o'clock a. m. Board met pursuant to adjourn ment.
 Present. Chairman Perkins and Supervisor Nichols. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
 A communication from J. B. An gius to the Board was resd, asking for a reduction in his taxes in relation to a mortgage held by him on property situated in Bisbee. On motion action was deferred.
 Board engaged in auditing bills. The claim of J. J. Patton for salary for third quarter was allowed for $500 and warrant drawn on the treasurer for the amount.
 Board stood at recess until l 30 o'clock P. m.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-10-04

S24; supplies to indigents: McGlynne $3c, Mrs. Elias $lO, Cummings, SIP. Juana Ascsvsdo Sl0. Mrs. Steele $2O, Mrs. Lucas $S, Devins ss, Dollivari $s. l3O % Huachuca Water Co.,, water 3rd quarter and repairs .s1O9 co s c Bagg. (disallowed $26.25) 454 65 Scott White. sheriff fees and Francisco Herrera, interpret ing (disallewed $3). ....... ? OC Scott Whites claim passed by the following vote: Yeas Perkins and Nichols.
 By unanimous vote the Board ad- journed to meet at g 30 o'clock a. m Oct. 4, 1893.
 w. K. PERKINS. Chairman. Attest
 NAT HAWKE,
 Clerk.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-10-04

A baulking bronco horse and a Mexican rider drew a crowd in front of the postoffice this afternoon. The horse started in to baulk about 3 o'cIock and as we go to press he is still cutting the air while the rider has a look of determination on his face to stay with it fl he has to "fght it out On this line all summer"
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-10-04

A report wac circulated this alter noon that Blinn's Lumber Yard at Fairbank was burned te the ground. No word was received at the Tomb stone office this p. m., but it will be known tonight positively.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-10-04

The prospects for statehood for Ari- zona are frightening considerably. There is now scarcely a doubt but that the bill for its admission will be passed during the present session of congress.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-10-04

A suit was filed in Justice Keska's court today by A. Y. Young vs. San iiaga Garcia, to settle the ownership of burro. The burro is in possess ion of the court pending the decision. The case will be tried at s o'clock this evening.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-10-04

Mir. E. Newton, solid citizen of Albuquerque, is in the city. MT. Newton is on his way to Nogales to look at some mines in which he is in. terested in that vicinity.