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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
WATERBURY IS SOLID.

The rigors of the financial furry which has been sweeping through the west and has involved several eastern houses, has not yet been felt in Water bury, and is not likely to manifest itself here to any considerable extent.
 The great advantage of this city is that it's prosperity is based upon a staple product, of which we almost have a monopoly. The workmen are paid weekly, the money is put in cirou- lation and the community can depend at all times upon supply of the circulat- ing medium.
 We do not appreciate here the diff. culties to be met in parts of the country where payment of wages are irregular, and property has to be sacri. feed to meet the insatiate demand fol currency.
 There is no need for anxiety in this vicinity. Of course money IS tight, be cause those who have it are waiting for the storm to blow over before investing But there is no city in this country the business interests of which are on ( more solid basis than those of Water bury,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
YOUNG GPRIESTDROWN
Father McKenna Attempted to
 Rescne His Cousin.
SHE BORE HIM UNDER WITH HER

They Had Been Out Boating in the Hud-
 son River and Had Returned to the
 Shore-No Help Was at Hand to Help
 the Struggling Pair.
 NEW YORK. June 16.-The R4v Father Charles B. McKenna. 26 years old, young priest attached to St. Ann's church, was drowned in the North river last evening while trying to make a landing with a row boat at the foot of West 10lst street. His cousin, Mrs. Margaret Rurchall, p years old, formerly Miss Margaret Curley, of Homestead, Pa, who had accompanied him, was also drowned. The search for the bodies is being continued this morn ing.
 Father McKenna and his cousin left the landing at the foot of 10lst street at about two o'clock in the afternoon. They re- turned at five o'clock.
 Mrs Burchall got out of the boat and then stepped back again probably for a satchel she had left behind. In doing so she was thrown into the water. She could not swim and the young priest casting off long linen duster which he wore. dived in after her. He caught hold of her hair and endeavered to swim to the float with her, but she threw her arms around his neck and made his efforts powerless.
 A strong tide carried them out into the river and they finally sank out of sight. An employe of a boat club near by saw the fatal accident. He could not swim and before he could row in boat to their assistance the priest and the woman had disappeared.
 Father McKenna was born in this city and was educated at the Manhattan Col lege and at the Catholic Seminary in Troy, N. Y. He was much beloved by his friends and was very popular in his parish. On Jan. f, 1881, young McKenna, then but 13 years old distinguished himself by saving his sister and two little brothers from being burned to d cath in fire which occurred in his parents house. In recog- nition of this brave act the fire department awarded him a gold medal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16

WHEN the Germans go to war again they will be well prepared. There has lately been trial of the new military of the kaiser, of which much has Eeen predicted, and the reports of the eff cacy of the guns and of the explosive shells exceed the bounds of all experi- ence. An eighteen calibre gun, which is small in comparison with the heavy ordnance now used on naval vessels, fired a missile at target under the em- peror's direction. The shell missed the target and ploughed its way through a wood at one side for 1,500 feet The kaiser was disturbed by the mistake of the gunner, but soon found the shell had produced an effect which, to his mind, entirely excused the man. A large area of the woods was set on ire by the explosion of the shell and the scattering of it's fragments. The space covered by the splinters was an oval 25O feet in diamete and 900 feet in cir cumfsrence. Twenty years ago the lest gun would not throw splinters in cir cult of fifty paces. The German en- peror thinks that with the new gun and with new powder, the secret of which is his own, his artillery will be able to sweep whole divisions of an enemy s army out of existence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
Corrected rrrs NIls1aKe.

The late Justice Lamar was proba> bly, the most absent-minded man that ever occupied a prominent place in public life in this country. The Boston Herald tells this amusing story of his forgetfulness:
 As long ago as the time when he was senator, he got on bob-tailed car in Washington, took a quarter from his pocket, and with thoughts intent on far-away things, dropped it into the box.
 "Why, senator" exclaimed fellow passenger who knew Mir. Lamar, and had noticed his mistake, "don't you think it's little extravagant to pay twenty-five cents for ride when the fare Is only five cents?"
 "Why, that's fact, that's fact!' re- sponded the senator, waking up from his day dream.
 Then he drew out a handful ot change, carefully picked out a nickel, dropped 1t into the box and sat down, satisfied that he had rectified his mis- take, and had not paid thirty cents for his ride
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16

AN old friend has come to light in the somewhat improbable yarn that was related last year, or it may have been the year before last, or possibly the year before that, about the turkey gobbler that dug up number of pota- toes and sat on them with the inten- tion of matching out a brood of young turkeys. It is reported that this re- markable gobbler is still diligently applying himself in his mistaken un- dertal1ing somewhere near Harrisburg, N. c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
WHIsKEY TRUSTS TROUBLES
Attorney-General of Illinois Proposes
 Attack the Individual Companies.

Attorney General of Illinois Proposes tn
 Attack the Individual Companies.
 PEORIA, H., June 16.-The Attorney General proposes to strike the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company a blow through the individual companies forming the trust. President Greenhut confirms the report that steps have been taken to bring suit against each distilling com pany in Illinois that sold out to the trust.
 The charters have never been annulled, and through their forfeit it is hoped to dissolve the company itself. MT. John s. Stephens does not consider the prosecution will be effective Had proceedings been instituted at time when the companies were doing business as trust, their chart CTS must have been forfeited, but three years ago they sold out to the distilling company. The withdrawing distillers now think they have sure thing on the return of their properly.
 The additional proceedings, together with Judge McConnells trust decision they think, will do the work. Considers : ble significance is attached to the bonds, for the mortgage covering them is a first lien on the property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
lE'N YORK < HEW ETElAgl.

Passenger Train Serviceweek days, June II, rraius leave Waterbury t"r BOSTON 3:45 7:20. a. El.; 1.0c, .5h "A PROVIDENCE 3;45 7:3o q. ra' FOG 3.55 m NEW YORK wis Brevesters- s 6, 9 l. m WORCESTER 3:45 7:3O a. m.; p.m NEW LONDON 3 45 7:30 a. m., l:ot, 855 m PUTNAM 3:45 7:So a. n1.; l:O0. 355 y P, TILLIMANTIC-34 7:30 a. m.; 100, 5s, D. m SPRINGFIELD 9 O5 8, n.. 3.55 D. m NEW HAVEN via Plainv!lle-7:S0. io:. |, n. HARTFORD 8:4 7:3o, 9:O5. 10:45 a. m, l.ou 3.55, s:15 D. m
 NEW BRITAIN s,4' 7:so, s:o5 io:4t,a VI co PLAINVILLE-3:45 7:3O, 9:o5, t9: , a. nj l,OC BRISTOL 3:45 7:so, 9O5, 1885 a. m.; I:oo
 3.55, S:15 D. m. rERRYVILLE-7:30, 9.C5, 1C:45 a. m: i.oO
 3.55, S:15 D. m.
 WATERVILLE-7:So, 9.(5. 1925 n 3.ss g ts
 D. n.
 UNION CITY-fs:05 a ID, $50 D. m. TOWANTIC-fs:o5 8. m, f2:1O, 5:5o D. m SOUTHFORD-S05 a. m.; 2:10. 5;5O D. m. POMPERAUc VALLEY- s:t5 m. 2.1c, c,thopm SANDY HOOK s05a. m.; ;2:10, 55op. m. aAWLEYVILLE--S:05 a. n.; a:10, ,5:5O D. nl DANBURY--S:05 a. m.; 2:10, 550 10 35 D. r, BREwSTERS-S05 a. m.: 2:10, p.m. ILL-ON-HUDSON-s:O q. m.; 2:1o !. m. H- Binghamton, Elm!ra Jamestown, Cleya.
 land, Akron and Chicago SOS m. 2:lO h.
 m
 POUGHKEEPSIE-vi Hopewell junction, s.ns a. 10; pm. Sunday Trains Hartford and way, 20, all
 Boston 3 45. ana
 MERIDEN BRANCH. GOING EAST, Leave Waterbury-New England station 4:3c, 9 40 a. m, 4:30 D. m.; Dublin street 500, 9:55 a. m., 500 D. m. GOING WEST. LEAVE MERIDEN for waterbury-7s5,
 a. m.; 1240. 6.50 D. m. Arrive Dublin street |. 70, m.; 35, 7.56 D. m.; at Water
 bury, New England station, S5J, a, m,,
 goo, s:3e p. m. I. D, BARTON, Gen sup't, Boston. " R. BABCoCK e. P. A., Rost ss,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
NEW POSTMASTERS s
The Fourth-class Mill Ground Out
 Yesterday.

The Fourth-class Mill Ground Out 126
 Yesterday.
 WASHINGTON, June 16.-The total num- Der of fourth class postmasters appointed was 126 of which 52 were to fill vaca ncies caused by resignations and death
 Among the appointments were the fol lowing:
 Connecticut-D. Smith Scholes, Ridge field.
 Ma sachusetts Arthur w. Gibbs, Hunt inton.
 New York-Roswell K. Palmerton, Can nonsvlle; Wm. c. Schoolcraft, Meadow dale; John R. Sullivan, Oswego Falls. Pennsylvania-Jacob Fisher, Advance; John L. Harper, Germantown; James NJ. Tracy, East Smithport; Mrs. Lucy Davis, Kunice; Mrs. Rose 5. Murray, Kinzua; II. J. Austin, Thodoughton; George Warmer, Vinco; William Fisher, Woodlyn; c. E. Chapel, Youngsville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
JOSE CORRE.Ro,s GUILT
He Has Virtually Confessed the Mancht B-
 ter Murder.

FALL RIvER Mass, June 16 It has been authoritatively stated by the police officials that there is no reason to doubt the guilt of Jose Correiro, who stands ac cused of murdering Bertha NJ. Manchester on Memorial Day. This statement is made, not for the purpose of creating a sensation, but to allay the excitement in tine community.
 The watch stolen by Correiro has been found and is now in the hands of the au- thorities It was found within three fourths of mile of the scene of the mur- der, in spot where it had been hidden by the prisoner, who directed the authorities to it's hiding place.
 The only evidence of guilt found on the prisoner was blood spot on his shirt, hardy an eighth of an inch in diameter, but among tho whose positions make their statements reliable, it is said that Correiro has virtually made a confession He does not acknowledge, of course, that the brutal murder was in any way pre- meditated but it resulted from the strong, passionate fight made by the victim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
New York Health Report.

NEW YORK, June 16. - The Health Board has made public it's report for the quarter ended March 31. The number ot deaths during that time was II, ,S44, which exceeded that of any corresponding quar- ter during the last four years, being larger even by 372 than during the first quarter of 1890, when the influenza was epidemic The three principal infectious diseases diphtheria, measels and scarlet fever-show considerable disease. Whooping cough and typhus have increased. There were 349 less births and 96 more marriages than during the same quarter last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
A Delicate Compliment.

To be able to compliment without seeming to flatter Is rare gift, and probably no race of mon are endowed with that gift more extensively than the French.
 An example of the Frcnchman's rare tact in matters of this sort is shown in that sweet little story of man who had venturcd to compliment white haired old lady on her beaaty.
 "Ah," said she, ''I fear you flatter me. You call mo pretty? Why, am an old woman, my hair is white, and, see, here is a wrinkle"
 "A wrinkle?" he replied. ''Never, madame; that is not wrinkle. It is but smile that has drifted from it's moorings."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16

THE bill providing for the election of county commissioners by the people passed the senate yesterday and now awaits the pleasure of the house. It is almost too much to expect that the measure will pass the house in its pres ent form, but there are good reasons for believing that it will be accepted with an amendment providing for minority representation on boards of county commissioners. Even this is more than the republican leaders would concede were they not forced to do right by the weight of public opinion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
NO NEWS OF WOOLEY
The Defaulting POstmaster's Friends
 Say He Has Shielded.

LONG BRANCH, N. J., June 16.-No tidings have been received from Charles B. Wooley, the postmaster at Long Branch City, who disappeared last Mon day evening when Postoffice Inspector Parkham discovered a shortage of $2, OOJ in his accounts It is believed that the man committed suicide.
 Several of Wooley's bondsmen say that they will not make good the shortage a1 they claim that it is due to the negligence of the Department in not compelling the postmaster to make his reports every two weeks as required.
 Several of Wooley's friends here offer to make good the deficiency if he will re turn. They have so advertised in tht New York papers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
THE VIKING SHIP
She is Now High and Dry at Newport
 To be Newly Rigged.

She is Now High and Dry at Newport
 To be Newly Rigged.
 NEWPORT, R. l., lure 16,-The viking ship is to- day high and dry on the bar at the lower end of the torpedo station, and the sailors there, together with the yes sells own crew, are scraping the entire ves scl inside and out, all the stores and fix lures having been removed
 It was intended to take her out upo: the ways at the torpedo station but the boat is of too great bean to be accommodated there. She ha been entirely stripped of her sea rigging and when she is floated her crew will be gin rigging in true Viking style.
 The work of rigging will be proceeded with while on the trip down to New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
Too Bad.

A good many older persons who have been in difficult positions, and have felt that the world was really very hard, can sympathize with little Flo Sanborn, of whom an exchange writes:
 She had been ccnsured by her mother for some small mischief in which she had been engaged. She sat thinking it over for some time, and finally said in an utterly discouraged tone:
 ."Eyerything ] do is laid to me-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
Indiana Bank Assigns.

ANDERSON, Ind, June 6-The Farmers and Merchants State Bank at Fairmount, Grant county, just north of here closed it's doors yesterday and assigned to Phillip Matthew, of Marion, Ind. Quite crowd of farmers rushed for the bank and threat ened to use dynamite under it. Alpheus Henley, J. E. Winslow and Levi Scott are the officers of the bank It rad a paid up capital of $50, GOO with a surplus of $5, 900 at last report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
COUNTING THE MONEY

The Reserve Fund Notes Were All
 Found-Now for the Specie.
 WASHINGTON, June 16- The commit tee which is counting the cash in the Treasury completed the counting of the reserve and found it to b3 correct. They were engaged in this work II days, and during that time counted notes aggrega- ting $314, ,O0O, 900.
 This morning the committee is counting the silver in the vaults, which the state. silver is in bags and each is weighed. If any are short of weight each piece of sil- yer is counted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16

THE New York Recorder has a novel idea. It has impanelled jury of it's own, made up of twelve we'll known people, who are to vote on the result of the Borden trial. Each one is to send m, as a result of his study of the evi- dence, a ballot of "proven" or "not proven" If it agrees with the Massa- chusetts jury's verdict it will go to strengthen the public belief in it's jus tice. If it does not, twill have but little effect. After all it's the New Bed ford jury that the public is anxious about.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
$2O,OOO Worth of Fruit Burned.

NEW ORLEANS, June 1G.-One produce shed, and one fruit shed of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company; Cnt fruit shed of the Illinois Central, and tn: wharves in front of them and upon whicli they stood and 1000 feet of lumber wer, destroyed by fire The Louisville and Nashville shed was full of fruit, and the loss upon the fruit alone will be SEQ, GOO The loss to the railroad companies wil approximate $GO, 900 making the loss eX ceed $50, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
An Insane Woman's Deed.

PITTsFIELD, Mass, June 16 The wife of Charles Jones, living on Maplewood avenue, dnring her husbands absence yes terday, set fire to their dwelling, locked the doors, ran to the river and jumped in She was saved with difficulty, crying: '1 am in trouble, let me die" The woman is insane. The loss to the house is about S1 ROO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
Naval Reserve Bill Reconsidered.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, June 16-The House reconsidered it's action in passing the bill creating the battalion of naval reserve and it was indefinitely postponed The Good Roads bill, which provides for a highway commissioner and the building of five miles of good macadam road in each county at an estimated cost of over $2O0, 900, was killed. In the Senate, after a long discussion, the bills providing for a constitutional convention were pos tpone d until next Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16

MORE than six million whitcfish fry were placed in Lake Michigan, near Milwaukee, in one week recently. They were empticd in the bay at dis tance of between one and two miles from the shore. The whitefish is able to swim the moment it is matched, an advantage it has over many fish Brook trout, for instance, do not swim until they are three or four weeks old, and on this account they require more care in matching than whitefish. This fish as soon as it is matched swims out of the jar through spout provided for the purpose, and tumbles into the tank where it is kept until transferred to the river or lake. At that time the fish is about an inch long, with a transparent body and eyes that are out of all proportion to the rest of the body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
Ohio Bank Suspends.

WESTON, O., June 16.-The Exchange Banking company of this place has closed it's doors. The bank had a run, and was unable to get help. The directors have notified depositors that they will probably receive dollar for dollar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
Death of an old Preacher.

TROY, N. Y, June 16,-The death of Rev Cyrus Meeker, the oldest preacher in the Troy Methodist Conference, occurred yesterday at his home in Buskirks. He was in his 94th year. He joined the New York Conference in 1926.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16

ACCORDING to the last census, Cleve- land has larger percentage of for eign-born citizens than any other city of over two hundred thousand inhab- itants in the United States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
for Hawaiian Minister.

CITY OF MEXICO. June 16.-Thomas T. Critteuden, the United States Consul Gen eral here, has been offered the post of Minister to Hawaii. He was at first in clned not to accept the mission but he is now reconsidering the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
Scullins to the Fair.

ALBANY, June 16.-Frank G. Appley, of the Pawtucket Boat Club, has arrived in this city enrouJe to the Worlds Fair. via the Erie canal and the great lakes. He is scullinR his way in an aluminium shell, built similarly to the ordinary rac- ing shell, and weighs but 2S pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
M, DupuY III.

PARIS, June 16.-M. Dupuy, Prime Min ister and Minister of the Interior, is suffer- ing from an attack of sickness and his con dition was such that he was not able to attend the session of the Chamber of Dep uties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
More Trouble in Samoa.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Advices re ceived by Secretary Gresham from Samoa are to the effect that affairs there have reached crisis and it may be that the United States will again be obliged to in terven @ between the parties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
DO YOU WEAR SHOES |?

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.
 OPPO6ITH UNION ',
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
Disease in Dust.

In a recent communication to one of the Chicago papers physician of that city states it as his belief that there is much danger to the public health in the dry sweepings of the large build ings throughout the city. In support of this belief he says:
 'It is universally known by phy- sicians and has been scientifically dem ons trated beyond contradiction that the expec torations of consumptives swarm with the bacilli which cause pulmonary consumption. A consump- tive eXpectorates many millions of tubercle- acilli daily. When consump- tives eXpectorate, their phlegm mingles with the dust, dries, is whirled in the air, is inhaled by others, and thereby propagates the disease. This danger is particularly great in buildings or closed spaces with much human traffic; railroad stations, courthouses, post offices, offlce-buildings street and railroat cars offer particular dangers in this direction. The newest addition to this menace to public health is the elevated railroad stations. The dust is raised artifcially in these places by the tramping of feet and by dry sweep ing. What seems to me to particular ly augment the danger of infection in these places is the necessity of climb ing stairs. This brings our faces with in closer range of the ground, and we are therefore forced to inhale dust in greater concentration. This danger could be greatly reduced by sprinkling previous to sweeping. Dry sweeping should not be tolerated in any public building or vehicle"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
The le111ncrat.
WATERBURY CONN

THE New Britain Herald, resplendent in a new dress of type, looks more at- tractive than eyer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16

OF all races of people now inhabit- ing the earth the Caucasian places the least estimate upon the value of life. Scientists agree that suicide is on the increase among the western nations. The exciting cause, or mysterious i'm pulse to end life by self-violence, may not be accurately defined, but un- doubtedly in this country the high pressure and rush in money-getting and undue qualification of the senses in every conceivable way has much to do with it. It cannot be attributed wholly to atmospheric stimulus, for men kill themselves in Europe and ASia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
N. H. $ |. RaiIrO21 IT,
 Dec II, 1892.
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION Trains leave Watarhnry fnr

SEw YonK e;ot, 7:9o, s;se. to,5o p. ,:2. 325, 5:h3 pm Sunday 4:15 p. m. Eeturl.- 5:G1, 8n0. 100) 8 loC, 4:t2. 6:C2 P. t.. Sunday 6:01 a. m.
 NRW HAVEN via Naugatuck Jurc 10 -7:ac 8:26, m. 1:2S 3:25, 5:53 ia Derby JunctiOn-6'O|, s: 6, 10:50 a. m; l aS 3:25 53 p. m. Return-via Naugatuck Junction, 45 p.m., Sunday S:0' a. m. Via Deity Junction, %, 9 45 a. m, 12:Oc. 20, 5 30, 4o RRlpGEPoRT-e: 7:ao, s:2 1oso.; n. r:.s 3:25. 5:53 D. m. Sunday 4.t5 ?. m Return -7:05. 9:40 q. m; 12:GO, 2:2S, 5:3O 7:4 r ANsoNIA.-60S, 7:$c 8:@6, losc, B. m. l:es, s:aa 5:53, TOO, (mixed) p, II. Sunday 4:15 |. m, WATERTOWN--6:44 S:37, ,11:17 a. m 3.5s s:l1 7:ot D. m. Saturday 9:16 D. III. Return 6:25, 7:55, 1920 m., 2:5C. 4.4G. GEO P. m. Saturday 7:35 D. m.
 THOMASTON--S:32 11:!2 a. n.. 3:F2, 6:59 g:CC |, p u2. Sunday 9:25 a. m. Return--?:0s. 7:55 1923, a. m., 2:55, 5:!5 |. IL. Sund. B.; ToRRINaToN- -s:8e 11:1a 2 m, 8:5o, 6:5s g.: p.,m; Sunday 9:2,. Return--.G:4e, 7:3l 1000 m, 23o, 5:03 D. m Sunday 3:23 r. II WINSTED-s:32 11:t2 a. h., 3:t2 h:9 G:nn D.. Sunday 9:25 a. m. Return--r:3o, 7IO SEQ, a. m., 2;05, 4:42 D. Sunday BOG ' m; LUCIUS FUTILE, General Manager.
 IT. HEMPSTEAD. General Pass Agent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-16
PENMA NSHIP. PROF HOLT,EY

Teaches every pupil to write a fine, rapid busi- ness hand in a course of 16 private lessons and NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degressoflthe Art.n
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