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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
A CRAZY MOTHERS ACT
Attempts to XIII Her Two Children ana
Then Herself.

NEW York, May 6.-Mrs. Fannie Korn,
of No. 101 West ty-eighth street, gave
poison to her two children. Edwin, twelve
years old, and Florence, six years old, then
shot them and afterwards shot herself.
Mrs. Korn is 30 years old. The two chill
dren We're by her first husband, Mr.. Wear
ing, who died three years ago. For some
time Mrs. Korn has been suffering from a
nervous trouble which her physician said
was incurable. She has been very despon-
dent and has often said, II had better kill
myself, but when die I shall take my
children with me-"
While her children We're at lunch she
gave them a mixture made from the heads
of matches and -four paste. She went into
an adjoining room and, getting a revolver
fired at Edwin. The ball struck him in
the left leg and he ran screaming from the
house. She then shot Florence in the side
just below the heart, and ticking the
wounded girl in her arms, sat down on q
chair and shot herself twice in the left
side.
A policeman heard the wounded boys
cries and sent out q quick call for an am
bulance. Mrs. KoEn and the two children
were removed to Roosevelt hospital. Flor
ence Is dead but the mother and son will
probably recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
HUDSON RIVER BRIGHT
Warships Present a Brilliant
Scene at Night.
wHEn:rHE VESSELS ARE TO LEAVE

A Great Crowd of People Lines the Banks
Van speyk Changes Her Anchorage
Races To-day.
New York, May 6.-The British set the
North river afire last night. The Russians,
Frenchmen, Italians, Germans and Ameri-
cans aided in changing to liquid fire
the black waters that roll between this
city and the Jersey shore. 1t was the
second grand illumination Of the interna-
tional feet, and it drew a crowd OF 100, COO
people to points of vantage near the shore.
Excursion boats, black with humanity,
churned the waters in the vicinity Of the
men of war and tugs, launches and row
boats tossed about in the swell of the
larger craft.
At o'clock the black lines Of the Blake
changed to lines of light. Incandescent
globes flashed from masthead and rail.
The other English ships followed by fash
of light which outlined their shapes
against the sky. The Blake then turned on
red, white and blue fire, and sent of show
ers of rockets.
The Dimitri Donskoi, on which the Rus
sian Admiral was giving a dinner tc all
the other Admirals who are in port. set off
her Bengal lights, and the Admirals stood
on the bridge and watched the display Of
the other ships.
Then the flashlights began to bore holes
in the sky. The Jean Bart, with her six
lights threw flashes on the crowds of peo-
pie along the water front and on excursion
boats and the other men-of-war. For
nearly an hour the illumination on the
water continued. and the thousands Of
spectators were delighted with the brilliant
display.
The Hollander Van Speyk left her an
Chorage between Argentine's cruiser and
the German flagship Kaiserin Augusta and
/ moved over to. the place vacated by the
| Spanish squadron which is nearer the New
y DIRK shore and more convenient for get
ting on and off.
The Russian cruiser General Admiral
will sail for Russia May IA. The British
| ships will sail May 10, the Blake going to
Bermuda, the Australia to the Mediter-
ranean and the other to England. The
l French will all get away before the end of
| this month. The Jean Bart sails next
| Wednesday, the Hussard ON May 20 and
| the Arethuse on May %. The German
| flagship Augusta will sail for Germany in
about two weeks, and the Seeadler will
| leave at the same time on a long cruise.
Argentine's cruiser will go to South
| America about June /, and the Hollander
will sail on May 49, The Russian flagship
| will remain here for about two months and
will be joined by three other Russian ships
| in about three weeks.
In the international races to be held this
afternoon at 4 o'clock nearly all the ships
have entered boats and exciting races are
expected. The fine weather of yesterday
| gave opportunity for practice and it was
seized by the crews.
The San Francisco's crew, which won
every race in the Roads, will not compete
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
Connecticut Legislature.

HARTFORD, May Elm the Senate reso-
buttons presented early in the session favor
ing annexation of the Hawaiian islands by
the United States was indefinitely post
poned by unanimous vote. The act re-
quiring all dentists to be examined by a
competent board before practicing in the
State and to pay license fee of $25, was
passed. A bill to extend the secret ballot
law to borough elections was rejected.
Fifteen thousand dollars was appropriated pr 1Ga
trout, SO, 900 for shad and $4,000 for ex-
renses of the commissioners. A bill
passed authorizing the Quarter-master
General to erect tombstone to cost So
for every soldier or sailor who was lost at
sea or who was reported as missing in
action
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN POLAND

Eighty Persons Perish in the Flames
Three Hundred Families Homeless.
VIENNA, May 6.-The town of Kowal, in
Poland, about so miles south of Warsaw,
has been visited by a destructive confia-
grafton, resulting in the loss of many
lives. The town has population Of be-
tween three and four thousand.
Fire broke out and spread rapidly, con
Stunning one hundred and sixteen houses,
ircludng the infirmary and asylum.
No less than eighty persons persisted in
the calamitous visitation, and three hun
bred families were made homeless, as well
as destitute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
Campania or Paris =?

NEW York, May 6.-Sharp at 8 o'clock
this morning the two ocean racers. the
Campania and the Paris. left their piers
and turned their prows to the eastward
for the trip to the other side. Both com
manders emphatically declare that they
do not intend to race, but it is understood
that there will be a great struggle between
the two steamships to reach port first.
The Paris will have to travel 8, 100 miles
to the Companies 2, 800.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
TO KEEP OUT OF COURT
Hazers of Ohio Wesleyan University Max
a Settlement With Their Victims.

q settlement with Their Victims.
DELAWARE, o., May 6.-The case of the
Ohio Wesleyan University hazsrs, which
has attracted general attention throughout
the country, is settled and withdrawn
from the courts. Ever since the postpone
ment of the trial a week ago negotiations
for a settlement have been going on.
Last night the parties met and signed d
written contract, according to the terms OF
which the juniors agree to drop all legal
proceedings, both criminal and civil, and
the hazers agree to make good all the ex-
penses which have been incurred by the
victims, including physicians and attor-
neys' bills and incidentals
The case of the juniors Is still in the
hands of the Faculty, but it is understood
that a public retraction of the statements
made in their published reply to the Fac
ulty will be required of them, and will bt
read in chapel by the students themselves
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
SOUTH ELM STREET,

The report of the Board of Compensa-
ton on the matter of benefits and damages
arising from the layout and widening of
South Elm street, between Scovill street
and Union street, setting forth that after
due notice given, and hearing had by all
parties of interest, they did assess and de-
termine that the City of Waterbury pay to
each of the following named persons for
damages accruing to them by reason of the
proposed public improvements, the sums
written opposite their names respectively,
to wit 2:
Estate of Harry Bronson, 81 400; Law
renee Brennan, 1888 25; Balthas Schlegel,
26l; Jacob Eyman, 900; Estate of Harry
Bronson, 40; Alonzo Bronson, 40; John
Markert, 800; Estate of Henry and Maria
Wilton, 352; Mrs Ellen Carson, 45O Tot
al damages, 81 Gil %.
And that each of the following named
persons pay to the City of Waterbury for
benefits accruing to them, and each of
them, by the proposed public improve
ment the sums written opposite their
names respectively, to wit:
Estate of Harry Bronson, $3.50; Lawrence
Brennan, "a; Balthas Schlegel, 1872 rs;
Alopzo Bronson, 95; Jacob Eyman, 112 so;
Estate of Harry Bronson, 95; John Mar
kert, 80; Estate of Henri and Maria We'll
ton; 90; Mrs Ellen Carson, 80.
1 Auu OAAb c&tcu VI Iuo 1O1IOW1uk named
persons pay to the city of Waterbury +
benefits accruing to them, and each OF
| them. by the proposed public improve
ments over and above all damages, Il q
sums written oppc site their names, respec-
lively, to wit:
Chas & Christianna Bitz, $3.50; Mrs Mary
Fray, SO; Mrs Ellen Grogan, 66; Frederick
FReyAer, e6; James Moran, 100; Mary Rheal,
and E J. Finn, 1873. rs; James E. Martin,
800. Total benefits, 81, 1858.
And we further assess and determine
that in the cases of all other interested
persons in the improvements the damages
and benefits to be equal, one offsetting the
other.
G. 8. NSoRTaRoP. Committee
s. A. CHAPMAN. Compensation.
Report accepted, assessment of bene
fits and damages confirmed and adopted
by Court of Common Council of said city
at a meeting held May /, 1913, and APP
proved by d F. WEBSTER, Mayor
Benefits due May IA, 1893. Damages
due June l, 1893 Attest, gEasE
w. R. MATTtsoN, City CLERK.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
New York Produce Markets,

NEW York, May 5.-WHEAT-Active June
T79k. July 19z&
CORN-Fairly active. May 511<. June 515s
OATS-Steady, duh. May 1854. June 3634
State 4OaA0.
BFEF-ouiet, steady-Extra moss $7.5oas5O
family $1l.OCaI2.OO
PORK-Nominal-Now meas $50, 20. Old
mess S1o.25
LARD-Quiet, frm-steam rendered S10.6O
BUTTER
Creamery State and Penn a30
Creamery. WesterR. firsts R26I6
Creamery, Western. seconds AT
LHEESE-
State factory fun cream. fancy--. 9a12
State factory. common to fair o a10
Zoos
State and Penn, new laid, choice a1614
Southern. new lad. fair to good 13a14lf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
Started u Fire in Play.

RUTHERFoRD, n. j., May 6.-Willie Hal
lenbach, seven years old, playfully started
a fire of shavings in the new house of H.
G. Bell on Camilla avenue and the build
ing was burned. The loss is $4,000; in
sured The boy was arrested, but Justice
Haywood said he could not BIO held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

at 11a12 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper Gas per cent.
The Clearing House statement waS EX-
changes 6l55, 1867. $40. Balances 50, TO-. 003.
The Sub Treasury was debtor at the Clear
ing House $603.463.
Government bonds steady.
State bonds dull.
Railroad bonds demorNliZed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
Tn. Pennsvlvan,a Steel Co.'s Affairs

PHILADELPHIA, May 6.-The leading
stockholders of the Pennsylvania Steel
company met here for the purpose of ex-
amining the assets of the embarrassed cor
poration and they were found to be in such
shape as to make the outlook favorable.
Steps will probably soon be taken to dis
solve the receivership.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
They EIoped on April 13.

New HAVEN, May 6.-Quite a sensation
has been caused in this city by the elope
ment of Mrs. Albert Hustled, well known
society woman, with F. NJ. Osborn, who
formerly conducted drug and hotel
business here. They disappeared on April
49, and letter written to- friends in this
city states that they are in the West and
living together
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
Infringed on Hoes Patents.

CHICAGO, May Gin an opinion filed in
case OF Robert Hoe against the Goss
Printing Press company, of Chicago,
Judge Woods sustains the rights of Hoe in
certain patents covering the folding
mechanism in printing presses, and the
Goss company is held to have been guilty
of infringement. A decree is entered &C
cordingly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
PaderewsIsi Gould Not Play.

NEW York, May 6.-Paderewskis pro-
posed concert for the benefit Of the Actors
Fund was given up because the great plan
list had not yet recovered from the attack
of extreme nervousness which beset him
Immediately after the concert in Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
RIsTR1cT OF WATERBURY,. IS Probate

- Court, April &C. 1898.
Estate Of Andrew Moran, la>e of Waterbury,
in said district, deceased.
Pursuant to an order from the court OF probate
for said district will be sold at public auction to
the highest bidder, on the tenth day Of May d.
1s93 Al II O'Clock in the forenoon (unless pre-
vionsly disposed of at private sale,) the follow
ing real estate of said deceased, situate IN the
Town of Wa erbury, viz, B1unted North oD
Thomas Neal East on the Scosill Manufsc
turing Company; South o the Jacob Hoffman,
Brewing Company; West on Dublin Str ct TINS
nroper, v as a frontage of les feet on Dublin
street =, d depth of III feet. There are two
Q ttorv frame uses 80 # 2s15 II, and ss feet
by % feet aid a. DIS. se. 80. -. =,
sa vii take place at Probate ( flee, City Hall
Building, In said Waterbury, =
- JOHN O'NEILL. E. g, KILDUFF,
Administrators Fxt5tt q AItisNtMor an
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
Chicago Markets.

CHICAGO, May Sin the face of tumblinR
values and breaking nrms In Wall street
prices on the ChiIaRo Board of Trade were not
only m.Sinta nod. but advanced all along the
line.
Wheat. May 7ala, June 1884.
Corn, May 44ls. June 4514aSk:
Oats, May 31I Sept. 2621;
Pork, Sept Sl0.S5
Lard. HUY&. 5000.
6ba yw&e Sl0,1N - =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-06
LOSING TIM =

is as bad as losing money. Even rich
man has no money to lose, and most peo-
pie are just as careful about their time. A
watch that gains time steals it from your
day and one that loses time is like care
less servant. Buy one of our Ladies' filled
watches for $500 and being always on
tina, you'll save time and make money
Our Mantle Clocks at from SIS to 81 indi
cate the hours just as reliably as oul
watches, and are indispensable to every
household. Besides a superb line of clocks
and watches we are also showing a nice
line of fine Jewelry.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
What tho Indians Think.

There Is something for the native
American" stock to reflect upon, says
the Worcester Spy, in the remarks of
one of the Indian girls from the Car
Isle Indian school, which was repre-
scented by three hundred and twenty
two pupils i'll the great parade of school
children in New York this week. This
girl had been taking in the sights of the
metropolis with others in charge of q
white teacher. They had been down to
ellis island to witness the landing OF
some cmigrants, and after witnessing
for awhile this great horde of foreign
ers who were crowding ashore, this
Carlisle girl remarked to her white
teacher: Your people drove us out
centuries ago. Now these people arc
coming to drive YOU out. If you don't
step them You will be in few certr-
ries what my people are now"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
"UNClVlL KINDNESS"
Tenderness of Heart But Partially Con-
cealed by Roughness OF Manner.

Tenderness of Heart But Partially Con-
ceaicd by Roughness of Manner.
Robert Louis Stevenson, in his book
of essays entitled across the Plains"
gives an example of what he calls the
'uncivil kindness" of Americans-that
rough friendliness which, in it's contra
dictory character, is so bewildering to
the foreigner newly landed. He says:
1T was Immediately after had left
the emigrant train, and l am told that
looked like Il man at deaths door, so
much had the long journey shaken me.
sat at the end of the car, and, the
catch being broken and myself sick and
feverish, had to hold the door open
with my foot for the sake of air.
I'm this attitude my leg barred the
newsboy from his box of merchandise.
made haste to let him pass when OBJ
served that he was coming; but was
busy with n book, and SO, once or
twice, he came upon me unawares.
''On these occasions he most rudcly
struck my foot aside, and though 1 my
self apologizcd, as if to show him the
way, he answered me never word.
chafed furiously, and 1 fear the next
time it would have como to words; but
suddenly felt touch upon my Shout
der, and large, juicy pear was put
into my hand.
1T was the newsboy, who had OBJ
served that 1 was looking Ill, and SO
made me this present out of n tender
heart.
For the rest of the journey was
petted like n sick child; he lent me
newspapers, thus depriving himself of
his legitimate profit on their sale, and
came repeatedly to sit by me and cheer
me uD.n
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
A MOUNTAIN OF BARK.
An Immense PHO of Waste That Cauuo,
Dc Utilized.

A few miles from Mannheim, New
York, there is village supported
entirely by its vast manufactory
for changing the cinchona bark
into the Quininc of commerce. Scy.
cral other medicinal extracts be-
sides quininc are got from the bark,
but after it Is put to every posi-
bic use there rcluains substance, in
bulk almost equal to the original bark.
for which no possible use has been dis
covered Usually manufactures are
able to turn their waste products to
some sort OF Usc-to fertilizers. to the
making of cmbanlimeuts, to the filling
of uneven ground. And if they cannot
use them i'll some positive way, they
may ut least burn them, and so get rid
of the burden Not so with this refuse
from cinchona bark
Years ago, according to the New York
Sun, the manufactOry dumped this stuff
Into the river. But the government
was called i'll to investigate, and found
that the worthless stuff not only killed
the fishes but SO cmbittcrcd the waters
that they were not fit to drink. So it
was forbidden to the manufactory to
use the river for carrying off its waste
products. Then ground was bought.
and they started to dumping. And
now the village Is under the shadow of
a great hill, that is rapidly growing
and will soon be little short of II noun.
tain. This huge artificial mound is an
unsightly, barren thing, covering many
acres of soil that might be put to some
use. Some day an order may come to
remove the mountain into the midst of
the sea. The manufacturers hope, how
ever, that science. which has touched
so many unsightly and useless things
with magic wand, may cnchant even
the bitter and worthless refuse of Gin
chona bark and make their mountain
gold mine.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
PALMETTO PAPER.
a New and Valuable Addition to Paper
Stock.

New and Valuable Addition to Paper
Stock.
At the present time when paper stock
is scarce and the prices advancing. q
special interest is taken by paper man
ufacturcrs in palmetto fiber. 1t is not
generally known that factories have
been established III the south for the
manufacture of paper from that article.
1t Is only within the last few years that
American manufacturers have paid any
attention to this fiber as paper stock.
In England and France, however, it
has been for moro than thirty years in
practical use. In fact, one firm in Lon
don have used over one thousand pounds
yearly for the last twenty years. The
material which they use and which is
converted into notes and bonds is pro-
duced in Africa. The great expense of
procuring it has deferred manufacture
ers in this country from using it, but
since the establishment of factories
here this difficulty to great extent has
been overcome. 1t is said that the
great solidity of palmetto wood pulp
makes it more valuable than any other
wood pulp, and it is therefore recon-
mcndcd to manufacturers for the max
ing OI pallS, tuOS casks and other utcn-
sis because of its solidity, it is also
very valuable for use in rough casts for
models and holdings. The supply of
this wood is practically unlimited; it is
now found in endless quantities all over
Florida. The leaf and stem are almost
entirely composed of valuable fibcrs,
which IL the raw state have rough
appearance. These are not very plant
when dry, but are exceedingly flexible
when wet, and if sl1illfully handled can
be divided into extremely small threads.
In many instances the finer grades of
fiber resemble wool more than cotton,
linen or silk
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
Caught Between the Cars.

While coupling cars in the Roanoke
and Southern yard last night Isham
Craig, colored brakeman, was caught
between the cars and his left arm
crushed into LILLY The bone was
broken above the elbow, and two or
three inches OF it protruded through
tho flesh. He was carried to the
Offices of Drs. Koiner and Gale, who
were assisted by Drs. j ones and Lenney
in amputating the arm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
Another One attempts Suicide.

Another attempt at suicide was made
yesterday morning by prostitute.
Cornelia Penn, colored woman, living
in house near the oil tanks, took
large dose of laudanum, but was found
in time for medical assistance to save
her life. Soon after she swallowed the
poison she was seen nodding and APP
peared drowsy. DR.. lizard was sum-
moned and administered restoratives.
The woman gives no excuse for her
rash act.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
Police Court Ncws.

The police court yesterday morning
was very dry place-unlike every
other part Of town.
John Rodgers was arrested for trey
passing on the depot platform and was
fined So
John Carson and Ike Turner were
held over till to-day as suspicious char
actors.
Jim Gallagher was found drunk and
down, for which he was fined So.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
A Bride Ate mpts suicide.

Charles Cannon, colored, of Hunker
Hill, arrested Officer Gees attention
with the information that his newly
made bride, Lucy Campbell, had swal-
lowed the contents of bottle Of lauda-
mum. BY the aid Of copious draughts
and a thorough rubbing the patient
was recusitated. AT late hour she
was pronounced out of danger.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
Death OF Col. Thomas Gr,msson.

WEsTcHEsTER, Pa, Feb. l5.-Col
Thomas Crimson died here last high,
from blood poisoning. For wears he
has filled the position OF general revenue
officer OF the United State government
and was an aspirant for the State
treasursnip in the coming election on
the Re publican ticket.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16

Rowell's American Newspaper Direc-
ceEy for 1901 puts the circulation OF THE
IOANOKE TIMES above that OF any
ssher paper In Southwest Virginia, and at
moro than that of all the other papers OF
8oanoke combined,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
The Treaty Sent to tho senat.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Hawaiian
treaty was sent 10 the Senate today.
1t provides for Il Territorial government
and pension for the queen and princess.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16
a Cultivated Taste

WOULD naturally lead person possess
ing it to prefer tn lost things obtaina-
BILE and guard az ms. imperfections.
The Gail Borden Z ia Brand Condensed
Milk is unequaled in quality. as a trial
will provo Grocors and drnrpists
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-16

The ROANOKE TINES BUILDING EDI-
TIoN is now working its way through
the press. 1t will be issued Monday,
February 90, and will be the talk of the
town for week.