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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
viii Mako Aluminium at Niagara Falls.

WIN MAKO aluminium AT Niagara rails.
NIAGARA FALLS, Nov. 4.-President Hunt
of the Pittshurg Reduction company has
made arrangements for the construction of
their immense aluminium plant here. They
are the first to lease electric power
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

canal, which was SO long stronghold OF
the devil, has been seized upon by Chris
tian workers. Mr.. II. b. Andrews, an off
Ger of the International Evangelical ALI
ance, bought an old Canalboat which had
been used by a circus, repaired and refittetl
it and placed on board a crew of five earn
est souls who are making the vale of the
Mohawk ring with the songs of Zion.
The plan OF the mission is to carry the
message into all the cities, towns, villages
and hamlets along the waterway from Buff
falo to Albany. The boat, drawn by one
horse, attracts great attention. with its
Scripture texts from stem to stern, and
these are read from daylight 10 dark. AT
night a large Transparency flashes out the
joyful message on the dark waters.
When the boat draws near a town the
workers hang out on the upper deck large
signs announcing the meeting, such as the
following:
Meeting Tonigh, Man or woman, boy or girl
rich poor. black or white, large or small
short or tall, come one, come all.
Meeting ToniGht-Dnn't fix up. Come in youl
working clothes.
Meeting Tonight-DrunSen men especially
invited. Welcome, drunk or sober.
Meeting Tonight-Mothcr, bring the baby
1t won't disturb us il it does cry.
Meeting Tonight-Come and bring your IA
Their, mother, sister, brother and all the rest OF
the family.
\ bugle is blown, attracting the atten
ton of the people to the boat. and as they
pass along they are invited to the meeting
a central place is selected, and the work
ers, with tracts and invitations to the meet
ing, visit all the saloons, aud a genera
house to house visitation is carried on
Special efforts are made to reach drinking
men and nonchurchgoers. At evening AZ
open air service lasting an hour or so i:
held from the deck, the people gathering oil
the bridge and banks of the canal
A short sermon is preached and testi
monies are given, followed by an invitation
to accept Christ, after which an inquiry
meeting is held, to which the unsaved arr
invited. The names of those processing
conversion are sent to some of the pastor
of the place where the gospel canalboa
happens to be.
The work is carried on with canalmen by
means of a gospel fish1ole with packages
of tracts on the end. which are handed owe
TO passing boats. Little floats with card
board sails, on which are painted Scriptur
texts, are dropped at intervals and fioa
away with their message, to be read b!
many passing and to be fished out by til,
small boy and taken home as n curiosity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
PITH OF THE NEWS.

The Russian squadron left Corsica.
Two officers of the Plankinton bank were
indicted in Milwaukee
Truman Sheppard, the well known GRIM
inal lawyer, died in Philadelphia.
\ woman has been arrested at Sand Lake,
n y, for inhuman treatment of her chill
dren.
By the explosion OF the boiler of freight
engine near the foot of Neosho street, St
Louis, three men were killed
Harry Muckle returned TO his home at
Terre Hill, Lancaster county, Pa, and
found his wife burned to n crisp.
a conference between delegates from the
miners who are still out on strike and the
owners of the mines took place in London.
y mob at Barlstown, Ky, made an I'M
successful attempt to take negro prisoner
from the Jail for the purpose of lynching
him.
The United States cruiser Philadelphia
covered the distance from New York TO
Honolulu in - days-the best long trip on
record.
Adolph Olschwaskg, an indianapolis
crank, was arrested as he was about to
start for Washington to murder President
Cleveland
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
Another TsaIiroad Deal.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Fifteen hundre'
dental students paraded the streets. 4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
A HONEYMOON EXPERIENCE.
Train Robbers Interrupt the BIiss OF
Bridal Couple.

\ newly married couple, who have just
come from the far southwest to reside in
Philadelphia. had an experience on their
wedding tour. which, though an exciting
one ut the time. has caused both them and
their friends a great deal Of merriment
since, according 10 The Press Of that city
They had just been married and were ush-
cred on their journey an hour later. The
train was running along swiftly, and they
were recovering from the excitement of the
ordeal through which they had just passed,
when the train stopped suddenly, and the
brakeman came rushing through the train,
pulling down the blinds in a most uncere-
monious manner.
The groom began to get little apprehen-
sive, so he told his bride he was going TO
find out what was the matter. He came
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SENT POISONED ROSES.
Marie Tempest Gets a Bouquet Covered
With stryehnIne.

NEW YORK, Nov. Marie Tempest Is
pursued. The Dresden China prima dom
mas life is sought by crank of the first
magnitude. She says so. Her manager
says so. Glen MacDonoghue, who wrote
THE Algerian" says so.
1T was very funny" said Miss Tempest
at the Garden theater. The absurdity of
of it'll \ real lovely bunch of American
Beauty roses was handed in at the stage
door after the second act of The Algerian
There was no card or note with it, and
wondered who could have been so kind to
me. As pressed the bouquet to my face
noticed a peculiar odor, and when put one
of the leaves to my tongue found it intense
ly bitter. l told my manager, and he sent
the bouquet to DIR. Louis Seaman of Is
West Thirty-first street. / understand
that he had the flowers examined and found
them covered with strychnine or something
of that sort. l suspect a chorus girl whom
l had to discharge"
DIR. Seaman says: Il tasted the leaves
and was convinced at once that strychnine
had been sprinkled on the flowers. \
chemical test proved this beyond question.
l reported this to Mr.. Hopkins today, and
he then gave me some more roses, which he
said were part of the same bouquet.
shall subject these flowers to the same test
tpmOrrOy
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back with the news that the train was held
up by robbers The brides face blanched.
Involuntarily she looked at the wedding
ring that had been placed on her hand only
an hour or so before. She wondered il she
begged real hard to the train robbers
whether they would leave her at least that.
She thought exactly what she was going to
say to the bandit when he came for her
valuables. Then the conductor came in
and warned the passengers, and people hid
watches and pocketbooks and jewels in
every conceivable place. Suddenly the re
port of a revolver, followed by Others in
quick succession, made all shiver.
Get down between the seats hastily
said the young husband to his bride. Il
won't run even the shadow of a risk
So, obedient to her new master, she crept
down on the floor in security.
There's no danger at all, =" said the man
in the next seat reassuringly. Just then
several more shots were heard, and the
speaker Topped down between the seats
All the other people in the car followed
suit, and as they were on all fours in
breathless anxiety there came, in a sweet
tuned voice full of suppressed anxiety,
Edgar, have you got a good, safe placetn
There was q smile even in the terrors of
the moment on the faces OF many of the
passengers. The train robbers left without
going through the passenger coaches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
BIG WHALE CATCH.
The Fleet Captured $40 Ocean Monsters
Beating All Records.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. Nov. 4-RePorts
just received in this city from the Arctic
whaling fleet are TO the effect that the sea-
sons catch is unprecedented in the history
of the industry. The steamer Alaska,
which arrived at San Francisco from Her
aid island. brings the intelligence. Accord
ing to the report almost all the whales were
taken by the steamers The sailing vessels
were handicapped by the westward ice
drift. The total catch of the season is $40
whales, 245 of which came down this fall.
The Narwhal's catch Of 62 beats all pre-
vious records. The best previous record
was by the Mary ID. Hume-30 whales-in
1891. This record is now beaten by four
vessels. The whalers wintering in the
Arctic are unable TO send their catch this
fall. This enormous catch will have great
effect on the bone market and viii prob
ably place the price OF bone at IS. Eight
cen whalers reported clear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

KNOXVILLE, Nov. l. Two bandits at
tempted to board the north bound express
train ut Coal Greek, on the Ohio division
of the East Tennessee train. One of the
robbers is Jim Smith, who was MORALLY
wounded.
The authorities of the road had informal
tion that the robbery would be attempted.
and special force of armed men was on the
express car for their reception. Smith will
die, and the condition of the other robber
is not known. The full particulars will not
be known until later
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is good hint TO follow. We have many
brilliant ideas. whole circle Of them. 50
TO speak, many circles in fact which have
to be seen to be admired. They shine
with light all their own which. however,
you can easily make yours Our assert
ment of rings is an aggregation of brilliancy
well worth inspecting; in it You will find
such attractions rs Pearl Marquis Ring $500
to $1,000, with Diamond in center $500 to
$1,000, an elegant Ring with three
Diamonds for $500. If you purchase one
of these sparklers for the fingers. you're in
a ring that's above criticism and that will
excite nothing but admiration. Do not
deny yourself the pleasure of an inspec-
ton of our stock. \ glance suffces to in
sure purchase. We also have a full line
of Silverware. Try "A few pieces and see
what effect it has with Your table prices
low
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE president has
issued the following Thanksgiving proc
lamation:
- While the American people should every day
remember with praise and thanksgiving the
divine goodness and mercy which have followed
them since their beginning a nation, il is fit
ting that one day in each year should be espe-
Cialy devoted to the contemplation of the
blessing have received from the hand of
God and to the grateful acknowl led ment of his
loving kindness.
Therefore. |, Grover Cleveland. president of
the United States. do hereby designate and set
apart Thursday. the Slth day of the present
month of November. as day of thanksgiving
and praise, to be kept and observed by all the
people of our land.
On that day let us forCgu our ordinary work
and employments and assemble in our usual
places of worship, where may recall all that
God has done for us, and where from grateful
hearts united tribute or praise and song
may reach the throne of grace. Let the reunion
of kindred and the social meeting of friends
lend cheer and enjoyment TO the duty. and LET
generous gifts Of charity for the relief of the
poor and needy prove the sincerity of our
thanksgiving. GROVER CLEVELAND.
BY the President:
w. .. GRESH AN. Secretary of State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The funeral of William II. Phelan, son
of James ]. Phelan of 63 James street, was
held at o'clock this afternoon TO ST
Joseph's cemetery.
The residents of the South Brooklyn
school district are having much difficulty
in collecting money TO meet the expenses
of building their new school house. and
some of them are talking strongly of hay
ing an injunction placed on the work. The
cellar is completed and Mr. Mraz, who has
the contract, says he will so on and put up
the building.
Mr. and Mrs John Thomas celebrated
the tenth anniversary of their marriage at
their home, % West Porter street, last
evening. Mr. Thomas is the engineer at
the Hellmann brewery and is very popular
with all the employees. They were all
present with a large number of other
friends TO wish the couple success and
spend a very social and pleasant evening
The Ideal Banjo club assisted in furnish
ing the musical entertainment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
BUSINESS COLLEGE
School Of Shorthand,
Io8-2o Bank ST.. Lllley's Block.
Waterbury. Conn.

Sessions for years of 1881 open on
Tuesday, September -.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

will today issue temporary commissions to
the following named persons, whose NOM
nations to the offices named We're not CON
tirmed by the senate. These commissions
will remain in force until the next meeting
of congress, when their names will he again
sent to the senate:
Walter If Bum, appraiser of mer-
chandise, New York; George :. Weed, col
lector of customs, PlattSburg. New York
Peter c. DOYLE collector of customs Buff
falo; John !, Kennedy, appraiser, Buffalo;
Valentine Flick cu>tcin, collector of inter
nal reveuu.. Trftlo. !. w. \. Strickland.
asSiStan- go, t:,....r. New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

Keep your feet warm. Its very essentive
for your health. Our wool hose will keep
any foot warm and dry. Very seryiceable
hose for 25c. all wool hose 35c and up
wards. We start at the foot and go TO the
caps for men and boys that are extra good
value they come in several new shapes and
are warm and handsome just the thing for
frosty mornings or winter days. Warm
underwear, warm gloves, you can keep
warm this winter the prices are all in your
favor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
A GOSPEL cANALsoAr.

Novel Mission Work on the Erie Canal.
The Gospel FishpOle.
\ few months ago Salvation Army post
at San Francisco announced its purpose to
advance on satan's host by land and wa
ter, to mobilize the army and add a navy"
They accordingly bought a steam launch,
which they named The Salvation Cruiser
Little Nell" and properly equipped and
manned the little craft was sent out to do
mission work among the sailors and boat
men of San Francisco harbor and the Sac
ramento river
Now, the Rescue mission of Syracuse has
adopted similar method OF evangelical
ton, and that great waterway, the Erie
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

NEW HAVEN. Nov. Ever since the cleo
trio lights were placed on the Yale campus,
three weeks ago, the students and faculty
have been in open war. The students thor
oughly detest the innovation, and not a
night has passed without the lights being
in Il measure destroyed. The employment
of detective to arrest the guilty person
has not resulted in any one being caught
The largest pole on the campus has just
been leveled to the ground with saws.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE fourth class
postmasters appointed were:
New York. ermon, ]. f. Robinson; Jewett,
F. NJ. Goslee; Verona, Gottleih Merry; Wegat-
chic George Hill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

TUESDAY, september Il.
A High Glass Commercial College af-
fording complete equipment for business
fe. Three courses of study.
BUSINESS DErARTMENT.-TEo divis-
ions, theory and actual practice. Thor
ough and complete instI uction in Penmar-
ship and Bookkeeping. Commercial Arith-
metic. Rapid Calculation. Spelling. Clos
sary, Commercial Law, Business Form
Business Correspondence and Grammar.
STENoGRAPHIC DErARTMENT-Inclu
Shorthand, Typewriting, Spelling, PEN
manship, Rapid Addition and Grammar.
TKLEGRAPHIc DEPARTMENT-Includ
relegraphy. Penmanship and Spelling.
Experienced and competent teachers in
each department. Elegant Rooms. Indi.
vidual and class instruction.
This institution gives a thorough bust.
ness education or practical training in
shorthand ard typewsiting. Day and
evening sessions. For further informa
ton call or address, and send for Collegs
] Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
Chased a Rabbit and Caught Thieves.

PHENIXvILLE, Pa, Nov. A hunter
chased a rabbit into a sewer, and on follow
ing he found number of bags of stolen
goods A watch was set for the thieves,
and Doc McHale, a notorious character,
and a companion came after the goods.
They were chased and jumped into the
Schuylkiu river. McHale was shot and
captured, and the other man swan the
river and escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

HoBoKEN, y. J., Nov. Julius Web
herman, silk weaver, when his offer of
marriage was refused for the second time
by Miss Bella Eichman, n young lady liv-
ing on Jersey City Heights, said, Very
well, then" and drew big revolver from
his pocket. II don't care to live any long
err" he added. "GOodby, Bella" Placing
the muZzle of the weapon close to the side
of his head, he pulled theitrigger. The bull
let passed entirely through the brain and
was imbedded in the wall of the room The
unfortunate man died instantly The
young lady insists that she never encour-
aged Webberman's attentions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

WASHINGTON. Nov. tit is reported that
the president intends to slip away today for
a three or four days shooting and recrea-
tion. President and Mrs. Cleveland and
Secretary and Mrs, Lamont attended Miss
Julia Marlowe's performance of Juliet last
night at the Academy of Music. This was
Mrs. Cieveland's first public appearance
since the birth of little Esther.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
Mems Wool Suits

>5.o0, $50. 7,25. s.uo. 1000 and upwards.
Mems Overcoats 245. $50 500. $50.
and upwards
Mems wool Pants 81 cents and upwards,
remember these pants at s. cents are sold
and upwards Mems Camel underwear
p cents and upwards.
In our Shoe department We will sell
every dollars worth of Shoes and Boots that
we have in stock as We want the room. We
intend 10 make extensive improvements in
Il short time Remember
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

WANTED -Sale~men salary from start
w permanent place Brown BTUS co
NurSerymen. Rochester. y y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
CRANKS IN PlTTSBURG.
Three of Them Are In jail. and More Ar
at Large.

at Large.
PITTsBU EG, Nov. THE police are hav-
ing no end of trouble with people who
threaten to take human life. Three are
now locked up in the central station, and
the police are on the lookout for five others
who have been writing threatening letters
OF the three under arrest, w. y. Bates, a
travelling agent, is the most desperate. He
WAS recently discharged from his position,
and since then his former employer has
been receiving threatening letters. When
arrested Bates had large pistol and q
buckthorn cane. He said he had been
driven to desperate methods because he
had no work.
The second crank rs newspaper man.
who gave the gName of Mike Brien He
went to The Times office, and when refused
the position Of editor pulled pistol and
threatened to clean out the office. He was
arrested before he did any damage.
John Mciarvey, the third crank, gave
himself up, saying he was out of work and
starving, and he was afraid he would kill
some one
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

CAMDEN, n. J., Nov. AK Secretary of
the Navy George NJ. Robson delivered an
address at the mass meeting called by the
Citizens league at the courthouse here.
The meeting was held to denounce political
leaders of both parties and to support the
independent candidates pledged against the
race tracks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

BUSHNELL, Neb., Nov. buffalo Bills
Worlds fair Sioux Indians arrived here
looking like well dressed university stu
dents. Red Cloud and over 500 warriors
met them with grand reception.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. "A deal is now
ON foot for the making Of n joint traffic
contract between the Central Railroad
Company of New Jersey and the Philadel-
phia and Reading Railroad company on
one side and the Philadelphia, Reading and
New England on the other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

SENECA FALLS, y. y, Nov. THE long
pending political war which has been
waged in this county for many years by
both factions of the Republican party came
to an abrupt termination by the result of
Judge Adams decision recognizing the
Sweet Mongin organization as the regular
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

TWO Parlor Stoves for sale cheap In
quirc F. r. his Office
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Tho receivers of
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
company have paid into the city treasury
Sl51 ,697.0T, the aggregate amount of taxes
on property owned or leased by the Read
ing for the current year
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

NEW HAVEN, Nov. THE big factory of
Clark Bros. x Co, Southington, Conn,
manufacturers of bolts and nuts, was de
stroyed by fire
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-Dr. Alphonse NJ.
Wallace of 251 East Forty-eighth street, a
visiting physician at Bellevue hospital, is
lying dangerously ill at his residence of
blood poisoning, the result of bite infict-
ed ON his hand 10y Il woman patient last
Wednesday,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-Francis H. Weeks
the defaulting lawyer, whom the district
attorneys Office spent $4,000 to get back
from Costa Rica, is in the Tombs. He will
have hearing Nov. 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
Ten verdicts Against Trust Compan,

Boston, Nov. ten verdicts, amount
ing to more than 81, 600 were returned by
n jury against the Minnesota Title and In
surauce Trust company of Minneapolis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

Hon SPRINGS, Ark, Nov. 4.-Georgc X.
Richards has telegraphed to Billy Meyer,
manager and hacker of Mitchell, an un.
conditional offer of $4,000 for the Corbett
Mitchell contest to take place in this CITY
the second week in January, 1924
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

BUFFALO, Nov. civil suit will be
brought against Superintendent Andrews
ofthe Buffalo State hospital by the relatives
of George FELTON,, who met his death, it is
alleged, from assault by some one connect
ed with the institution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

PROVIDENCE. Nov. 1.-THE jury in the
sensational suit brought by John Vaughn
against DR.. George Clarkson, claiming
$4,000 for the alienation of his wife's at
fections brought in verdict of 81 200.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
The New Mileage Law UnconstitutionaI.

BosToN, Nov. 1.-THE supreme court de
cides that the interchangeable mileage law
passed by the last session of the legislature
is unconstitutional The law provided
that IA mileage book was good for passage
ON any road in Massachusetts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

WASHINGTON, Nov. Mr.. Carlisle has
instructed the minis at Philadelphia and
New Orleans to coin the seigniorage into
standard silver dollars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

NEw-YoRK, Nov. 4-The Cunard steam
ship I4ucania, just arrived, made the run
in 5 days IL hours and 81 minutes, beating
all western records by 20 minutes. Adelina
Patti and Signor Nicolini were on board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

WASHINGTON. Nov. Private Secretary
Thurber says there is no truth whatever
for the report that crank attempted to
assassinate President Cleveland yesterday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. /. An at
tempt was made to set fire to the Harvard
grand stand, just erected for the forthcom-
ing Yale-IIarvard football game on Hamp-
dom mark
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04
Di..rie, Of Waterbury -, Probate Court.

district If Waterbury -. Probate Court
IL November r iSrS-
Estate ii Philip ED. Mel can of Waterbury
in said District. assigning debtor
Tho trustee having exhibited his add
mini~rration account with said estate 10 this
Court for allowance il il
OEpERED-That the 10th DAY Of November
A n. l~Ul at o'clock in the forenoon at the
Probate Officc in Waterbury he and the same,
l. assigned for a hearing on the allowance oI
said administration account. with said estate.
and this Court directs the trustees to
cite all persons interested therein To appear
at said time and place. by publishing this
order in some newspaper published in New
Haven County and having a circulation in
said district
BY order 81 the court.
JAMES J. CAssIN. Clerk of Probate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-04

BROOKLYN, Nov. 4.-Five-year- old Annie
Morrison, while playing in front of her
parents residence at 100 Myrtle avenue
was run over and killed by trolley car