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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

Meaney was jailed and sent back to Ken
lucky to answer the charge. He was re-
leased in s., 900 bail, which he jumped, and
again started for Europe. He was out of
the country for nearly two years, and dur
ing that time served n year in London.
Then he came back and was again arrested
for the Covington robbery. Ultimately he
was sentenced to two years for the offense.
One OF the most recent robberies under
the union regime was that in which a sales
man was relieved of Sl5, 900 worth of jew
elry and watches at Dayton, o., in 1891.
This was n sample of how careless a sales
man may be. He was in n customers store
at noon and intended to take a train for
Cincinnati at half past u O'Clock. While
in the store a neighboring saloon keeper,
named Fritz Dhein, entered and made q
trade with the salesman for diamond ring.
giving another ring in return, with some
thing ito boot"
Leaving the store, the salesman found
that he had only few minutes to catch
the train, and taking his grip, which con-
tanned the valuables, he FASTENED to the
depot and boarded one of the cars. Plac-
ing the bag under a seat he went to get a
sandwich at n restaurant in the depot. He
was not aware that Dhein had dogged his
footsteps, and when he stepped out OF the
car Dhein went in, took the valise and
Detectives were promptly sent to Dayton
with instructions to have an eye out for
Dhein, who a year before had been very
smart professional thief. This was not
known in Dayton, where Dhein had settled,
unsupported by his neighbOrs. But he had
gambled little had borrowed SOME money,
and when he found that a mortgage on his
saloon was about to be foreclosed he went
back to his career as crook" Through
an accomplice he had the iewelry buried on
a farm, but the accomplish was arrested
and his confession led to the arrest of Little
Fritzy," rs Dhein was better known. He
was brought to trial, but while the jury
was out he escaped and is now fugitive
with a reward over his head. He went to
Europe, but it is only a question of time
when he will return, and when he does he
will almost certainly be captured, for the
union is still on his track.
Before the Jewellers Protective union
was founded in 1876 there was an average
of from six to ten robberies of travelling
statesmen each year. Since its formation,
Or rather during the Is years from 1878 to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

er suitable color and have brass fittings
screwed in, when it forms quite a nice
sideboard.
1t can be embellished i'll various ways,
but most easily by inserting japanese
leather in the panels of the doors and
surrounding these by hand painted
design. Trunks with loose cretonue
covers fastened 10 feather pillow form
useful recepilcles and seats. y basket
chair NIGEL, cushioned. and q box otto
man couch ere also priceless possessions
while the bamboo furniture 80 largely
imported of late lends itself To jeCora-
ton and is made in a variety of ingeu-
ious and useful contrivances. which re-
commend it for such an apartment
The authority quoted furnishes these
hints concerning the all important cor
ner nook for the girls study or own
room. The curtain is hung from one Of
those convenient swinging brackets. The
wide, low divan with its large pillars
may be covered in blue or red linen n
any other suitable material. The dwarf
bookcase nea.' the divan may *. a PACK
ing box covered with leather paper. The
drapery may be velvet stripes applique
en- dyed serge and the spindlework
around the upper shelf made of empty
spools. So the outlines are firm and am
pie, the effect must be covetable and de-
hghtsome. Even the delightful window
may be attained by wood framework
laid against the ordinary two or four
pane window.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16
Good night, darling. =

"Good night, darling.
Don't want to go to bed" she an
nounced in shrill, childish treble;
wants to sit up with you"
Laws now, Miss Daphne, come on"
urged Sophie.
mo, no." cried the child; ''no, won't
go to bed till Auntie Prudence takes me
for a walk"
"a walk now at o'c1ockr' 1 said.
This is no time to take walk"
Yes" cried Daphne, dancing and
clapping her hands, Eyes, you and So
phie and me-down to the arbor and
back. Then I'll be good and go to bed"
could not resist the ehild's pleading
and told Sophie we would go for short
turn in the garden.
"Only as far as the arbor and back"
admitted.
Yes, yes." laughed the delighted
child.
We threw on our light wraps and set
out. The moon was full and sent down
a food of light, turning every leaf and
twig and branch into shimmering silver.
The fountains were splashing softly, and
the birds family twittered in their nests.
1t was a scene of enchantnent-a verita-
BILE midsummer nights dream.
mo wonder the child hated to go to
bed said to Sophie as the little one
went dancing down the walk before us.
Laws, yes, miss" responded Sophie,
dat pore chile did tease powahful
hahd."
We came to the arbor, and entering it
sat down for moment.
can see it all now as | write. The
arbor overhung with dangling, perfume
laden honeysuckles; the little girl caper-
ing about, her black eyes flashing in the
moonlight; Sophie's ebon face, white
apron and snowy cap, and even the lit
tie wooden doll which Daphne had
logged along, stating that Dolly must
walk too.
Suddenly out of the moonlight came a
face-a face which peercd in through the
honeysuckles at us with sinister eyes.
Long white struggling hair fell around
it, and the toothless gums mouthed in a
bloodcurdling and evil grin.
l saw it first, then Sophie, then the
child.
A scream broke the stiffness of the
night. 1t was Sophie who threw her
apron over her head and shrieked in ter
ror.
Daphne did not scream. but buried her
head in my lap.
Who are your" demanded
There was no answer. The hideous
face disappeared. There was rustic in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16
he CHANGED AROUNU.
now a Slight misunderstanding

Showing now Slight misunderstanding
Will Lead to Different Sentiments.
He was such a scratched and bunged up
looking object. so mysteriously patched and
bandaged and sewn together. that he at
tracted the attention of every one in the car
Finally the man who sat in the seat with
him ventured to ask him the cause of his
injuries.
Il was caught in the smash up in the
northern part of the state last month" ex-
claimed the wounded one
Yes, remember. And you were rather
badly injured I see"
Lucky to get off with my life haven't
walked a step since"
1T was n very unfortunate affair"
Unfortunate nothing! 1t WAS gross care
lessness, sir! Gross carclessness on the part
of the railroad company. But I'll get
square with them! Pm going to sue the
company for $50. 600 damages"
"Pr-e-cisely But have you considered
the risk you run in tackling a powerful
company"
Don't care! I've got a clear case I'll
make them sweat for itr'
I'm. That is a very natural feeling,
but have you considered ON whom the loss
will fall in case you win your suit:"
ION the railroad company, of course"
Exactly, but not on the officials. 1t will
fall on the stockholders"
II don't care dern! They're capitalists
They can stand it,
There, my dear sir, you are in danger of
falling into popular error. The stock
holders of our railroads are not as q rule
drawn from the capitalistic class. Railway
shares form an easy and convenient secur-
ity for the savings of small investors All
along the line of the road you will find
clergymen and lawyers, as well as mecban-
l. e t.-s..
little all on its prosperity. 1t is the widow
and the orphan who would feel the effects
of your revenge. Why should You strike a
blow at people who have never consciously
injured you? Perhaps your friends and
neighbors"'
II don't understand talk like that" said
the wounded one, with a slightly puzzled
air, unless you own stock in the road"
We'll, suppose / do, - admitted the other,
with slightly embarrassed air. Sup
pose, merely for the sake of argument, I do
hold considerable block of Ogdensburg
and Herkimer, what right have you''-
Il didn't say anything about the Ogdens-
burg and Herkimer. / was in the smash
up at Green's Corners"
Dbl | thought you were in that Reu-
bensville accident What road are you 60
ing to sues"
"The Muddy Creek, Carthage and oswe-
60"
"Ah, that Different Iadmire your reso-
luton, sir. The Muddy Greek. Carthage
and Oswego is a bloodless, monopolistic en-
terprise. Ii is the worst rate cutter in this
part of the state. Go for them, sirI 60 for
them, and hope you'll win your suit Get
every cent you can out of themi 1t is time
that these powerful corporations were
taught that they cannot make playthinas
OF mems hvesr'-'- -s,-->i> = y -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

Daphne Hung herself into his arms
timidity and seemed to me to look def
antly at Portia. Her mother, on the 9TH
er hand, wore the air of humility and
melancholy had before observed.
Never had I witnessed so cold greet
ing between husband and wife. While
Colonel Marchmont treated Portia with
courtesy, he Enthusiastically held her at
arms length. Nor was surprised when
an hour later, coming from my room, /
saw him enter a suite of rooms in quite
the opposite location from those of Por-
tia. l at once realized one source of my
friends grief. Loving her husband with
the fiery intensity of a warm, southern
nature, she yet was an unloved wife
Still Colonel Marchmont was man of
kindness, amiability and affection. He
showed it in his treatment of his child
yes, of his servants and even his dogs,
but toward his wife he was as icy and
f1inty as marble.
Danger through him." she had said.
Ny heart ached for my friend. Yes, the
danger of being cast off, deserted, put
away-that was the evil which threat
ened this tempest tossed soul.
All, poor Portia! saw my duty
clearly now-to stay with her, comfort
and solace her all in my power, and if it
were possible bring this husband and
wife, drifting so dangerously apart, to-
gether once more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

stuff to you. Idon't allow it to be talked
if know il"
well, is there nothing in it, Portiag'
/ asked carelessiy. MY driver was tell
ing me that it was a common rumor in
these parts that unholy rites are prac-
ticed in that swamp, and as we came by
it last night heard
What did you hear?" she demanded,
with distended eyes and quivering nos
trils.
Il heard an awful cry-a fearful
scream. Do you know 1 could only think
of one thing"
"And thatY'
"Murder" scarcely breathed
Portia turned so pale was alarmed.
''Oh, my dear girl, forgive me for
speaking of these Things when you are
already so unstrung. But why did we
come to this desolate spot? The very
surroundings suggest all sorts of CHASTITY
topics. Let US return"
But Portia went OH down the slope
rs if impelled by some unseen power.
Straight toward the swamp she went.
Come back, dear" urged; come"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16
1893, there have been only % robberies in

1893, there have been only 20 robberies in
all.
The formation of the union was largely
due to the robbery of salesman of William
r. AllinG s. Co. of New York This sales
man had been selling in Boston, where his
movements had been watched by a gang of
professional thieves, among whom were
Landon w. Moore, alias Charley Ad-
ans; Gussie Raymond and George
Briggs, better known as the Kid The
statesmen had his diamonds and jewelry in
trunk, and when he left Boston for
Springfield this trunk was checked as ordi-
nary baggage
When he arrived at Springfield, however,
he found that his check called only for q
valise, which he found to be filed with
fruit and waste paper. The thieves had
changed the checks on the trunk and valise
in Boston, and the trunk went with them
to Hartford and thence to New York, where
they emptied it of its valuable contents.
Instead, however, of destroying it they re-
shipped it to Baltimore; where it was found.
The thieves were caught in New York, and
Briggs and Raymond were convicted. Part
of the plumber was recovered.
Mr.. Allen became so interested in this
case that he got number of Wholesale
jewellers together, and they formed the
union for mutual protection. He is now its
president and has always been its prime
mover. Its success from the start was I'M
questioned, although even with the pro-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

face
the shrubbery and sound of hastily
withdrawing steps The intruder had
gone.
| snatched Daphne up i'll my arms, and
folio wed by the moaning. gasping So
Uhie hurried to the house. There was
speedily a group of frightened servants
about us, to whom, with much splutter-
ing and many groans. Sophie related the
occurrence.
| went to the nursery with Daphne
and did not leave her until she was
sound asleep. Then. with my nerves
still considerably shaken. went down
TO the piazza. Tom. the old white headed
butler, was standing near the dining
room window, and upon seeing me came
forward.
Sorry you got such a scah, miss" he
said, IAN de little lady too. OATS too
bad. But dat fool Sophie-wot she want
to tell all de niggahs fob? Be all obah
de plantation befo midnight, an cherry
niggah on de place II be mob scahed
dan eber."
Scared of what, Toni" asked.
WAL" said he, scratching his woolly
head, Il shouldn't ought fer to say any
thin, for muffin rifles missus mob, but I'll
depend upon you sayin muffin, miss
go on" 1 said hastily.
"Waal, miss" his voice sunk to wills
per, wat you saw in de arboh was a
voodoo from Dead Mans swamp
shivered involuntarily. Nonsense
I cried.
Yes, miss, deed it was. An dey is
sayin now down in de kitchen dat it was
aftah little missy's heart"
Tom, I'm ashamed of you," said rs
went in the hall, took my candle and
prepared to go up stairs.
Tom followed and said mysteriously.
Please, miss, don't let missus know
muffin bout wat happened tonight"
III think about it, Tom" answered
as slowly went up the stairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

A sudden quick turn in the path
brought Us up against high wall com
pletely overrun with creepers and other
vines.
Seer whispered Portia. See, beyond
that wall lies the swamp. Yes, it is a
gruesome place. hate it! 1 fear It'll"
My eyes running along the wall caught
the outlines of a door or gate half hid
den under the luxuriant growth of tan
gled and running vines.
why, Portia!' 1 cried, here is a
gate. Let us open it and have peep
into this land of terror
AS 1 pushed the vines away cold
hand-the hand of a corpse-was laid on
mine. I turned in terror to see Portals
maddened eyes burning like hot Goals
in her livid face.
Come away" she Missed in my ear;
'come. Don't dare to try to open it.
Come, come"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16
THE GIRLS sANcTUM.
| An Object Lesson In Artistic Furnishing
For Youthful Amateurs.

An Object Lesson In Artistic Furnishing
For Youthful Amateurs.
When girl leaves school, she feels the
want of q quiet nook, all her own, where
she can retire in her leisure and enjoy
those day dreams which are the precious
possession of youth. 1t is not necessary
for it to be one of the largest and hand
soonest rooms in the houSe-those nat
urally fall to the lot of the seniors
Some unused bedroom, or even attic,
answers the purpose and is transformed
by clever fingers into charming retreat
A few rolls Of paper and a can of
enamel paint in tine hands of tasteful
amateur will work wonders in the way
of wall decoration. A few dollars will
purchase Chinese mating or an art
square of ingram for floor cover, and
a dozen yards of cretonne make a brave
show when cut up for box and cushion
covers. 1t is convenient TO fill the CHIN
ney recess with bookshelvcs painted to
correspond with the other woodwork
and neatly edged with leather, held by
brass nails. \ pretty Ovcrmantel and
small hanging bracket with a cup
board are other useful additions.
As girls are not as "a rule uverburdened
with superfiuous cash and will probably
be glad to utilize any available furni
ture, The Housewife makes these help
full suggestions: Plain tables with a sin
gle drawer make quite presentable writ
ing and occasional tables if they are
stained or enameled. brass drop handles
substituted for the ugly wooden knobs
and a square of japanese leather glued
to the top. \ plain kitchen table stand
ing firmly ON its four legs and entirely
covered with pretty cloth is not an ex-
pensive item; neither is an old fashioned
pine washing stand. with narrow shelf
and large cupboard beneath. which
can be painted willow green. sparrow 5
egg blue, amber. primrose yellow or 9TH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

A few weeks ago a lady, in passing
through Boston on the way to her own city,
bethought herself of an acquaintance of the
summer before, living on the Back Bay,
from whom she had not heard for q long
time, and having few hours at her dis
posal determined to pay her friend n call
and renew old associations. Accordingly
she summoned a carriage and was driven to
her destination, the ring at the door being
answered by domestic who bore unmistak-
able traces of her Celtic origin in face, man.
ners and brogue The query, rs Mrs. D
at homer" was met by frank stare of as
constituent on the part of the handmaiden
and the reply, "She is out at the cimitery,
ma'am." Indeed, A" Mrs. A responded
innocently, "can you tell me how long she
will be gomez" "Shure, ma'am, she's gone
for good" was the announcement that
caused the inquirer to retire precipitately
Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

GEORGE WILLIAMS, ALIAS wooDFoRD.
lection it affords there have been some i'm
portant robberies, most of which, however,
have been the fault of careless statesmen.
\ salesman for the New York house Of
Max Freund s. Co. while stopping at
the Palmer House in Chicago in 1873,
went to dinner one day leaving his trunk
unguarded in his room. 1t was filled with
jewelry, watches and diamonds valued at
$25, 900, but when the sslesman's dinner
was over it was empty. This robbery,
which was committed by George Williams,
Paddy Quincy, Johnny Meaney and Ed
ward Quinn, was the first after the forma-
ton of the union, and it served to bring
the organization so prominently before the
trade that nearly all the wholesalers in the
country became members. Williams was
arrested, and all the stolen property was re-
covered. The other thieves left the coun-
try until after Williams conviction.
Another notable robbery was that of a
Maiden lane salesman in Baltimore in
1881. Those who committed it were Walter
Sheridan, alias Stewart, alias c. Ralston;
Dave Cummins, alias Little Dave" and
Tom Biglin, all noted professional thieves
There was nothing to show positively that
they had done the deed, but the PinkertOns
got private information that they were
concerned in it. Still it was impossible to
get evidence, and President AllinG in
structed the detectives to keep track of the
thieves until they could be caught in some
other crimes and thus be ultimately pun
ished.
This policy finally led to the arrest of
Sheridan within a year in Philadelphia for
"pennyweighting'' diamonds-that is. ex-
changing paste gems for the real jewels in
a tray in a store. He was convicted and
sentenced to five years in the eastern peni-
Tertiary. Dave Cummins was followed
clear to Wisconsin, where he was caught
robbing hotel in Geneva Lake. and ne also
got five years. Biglin fed to Europe, and
before the union had an opportunity to
catch him in a crime he died. Sheridan. or
Ralston, as he was perhaps better known,
was finally arrested in Canada for trying to
sneak" a bank vault and died in jail while
awaiting trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

AnOregon man claims to be the first per
son to go deer hunting on bicycle. The
inflated tire on his wheel allowed of his
travelling swiftly and noiselessly over the
ground strewn with pine needles, and be
fore he pedaled many miles he came upon
an unsuspecting deer quietly browsing just
ahead of him. He killed the animal and
returned to the hotel with it slung over his
shoulders
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

Whats the price of an accident tickett"
asked the traveller.
well, }" replied the agent thougbtfulIy,
eff you take the last section of the train, we
can make you out one for a quarter II you
propose to ride in the last car of the first
section, we don't want you at all."-Chi-
cago Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

Core and quarter tart apples, but do
not remove the skin. Fill puddir z
dish; sprinkle over with sugar to sweet
en- them as with boiled apple sauce; adj
little water: put in the oven and bake.
Press them down into the juice when
removed from the oven. Eaten cold with
a little sweet cream.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

With the approaching holiday season,
suggestions concerning homemade pres
ents are in order. The New York Trib-
une suggests that q student pepwiper
for the library writing table makes !
pretty present. Take the china head Of
doll, one with black hair hing prefer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16
This Bullet Was Slow but sure.

Albert Jones, a farmer living near Grand
view, Tex, was wounded in the leg at the
battle of Chickamauga nearly 80 years ago
The wound has given him noinccnvenience
until within the last p months, and few
days ago it was found necessary to amputate
the limb. Tie bullet was found imbedded
in the hone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16
WaterburyFire Alarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOXES.
The following are the Fire Alarm Signals
under the new system:
Ia Rogers & Bro
Ia Cor East Main and Niagara streets.
Il Cor East Main and Wolcott road.
Is Cor High and Walnut streets.
Ia Cor East Main and Cherry streets.
II Cor East Main and Cole streets
81 Cor North Elm and Kingsbury streets.
"a Cor North Elm, North Main and Grove
streets.
"a Waterbury Manufacturing company
o-5 Cor North Main and North streets
90 Cor Buckingham and Cooke streets.
81 Cor Grove and Prospect streets.
IS Cor Hillside avenue and Pine street.
80 Cor johnson and Waterville streets
2-1-2 The platt Bros x Co"
2-1-4 Waterbury Clock company movement
ment factory).*
Exchange place.
80 Cor West Main and Willow streets
=. Cor West Main and Watertown roadl
s-5 Horse Car Railroad stahle.'
SO Waterbury Brass company
At Cor Cedar and Meadow streets.
3-s Cor Grand and Field streets.
s-I-2 Cor Bank and Meadow streets,
s-1-s Randolph Il Cloves
3-1-4 Plume i Atwood Manufacturing COM
pany-*
500 Holmes Booth Il Haydens.f
3-2-4 Cor Charles and Porter streets
s-2-5 Cor Simons street and Washington ave.
Cor South Main and Grand streets.
a. Cor South Main and Clay streets.
4-s Waterbury Watch company
- Benedict L Burnham Manufacturing
company
.-6 Waterbury Buckle company
~ Cor South Main and Washington SITS.
Scoviu Manufacturing company
So Cor Franklin and Union streets.
SIS Waterbury Clock Co lease factory.
50 Cor Clay and Mill streets.
SIS Cor Liberty and River streets.
81 No Hose House
6-s Cor Baldwin and Stone-streetS.
Cor Bridge and Magill streets.
Ga Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin street.
- Private.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

Mrs. Parytuuc-I want one of those
globes.
Clerk-IIere is one. madam, that is used
in all of our schools
Mrs. Parvenue-Well, if you will have
me few more islands painted ON those
empty spaces I'll fake it.-Vogue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16

able Make IA students cap with bit
of black silk, glueing the black silk
covered square of cardboard ON to the
cap, and fastening Il little tassel in the
center.
A stiff white collar and tie for the
neck and half Il dozen 1hickneSses of
black cloth complete the costume and
form the penwiper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-16
waterbury B0il8r Works

Haviu, rsmoye. to the corner P. rter Street
aud n. s. R. R, formerly the Waterbury Male
able Iron Co grDun Isl ami being a practlcai
B Her Maker am prepare! to do all Kinds Gi
Boiler Water tank, -mlke Stack. Tar Heating
furnaces Annearng Pa ;. Pate an sheet iron
Work of all Descriptions Orders by mail VIII
escsivs prompt attention
JANE j DUFFY.
a. AK,