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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
AN INFLUX OF CHINESE
A Conspiracy to Flood the Country R
ported from Tacoma.


ported from Tacoma.
TACOMA, Wash, May 8-Investigatior
shows that gigantic conspiracy exists
to flood the country with Chinese. Every
Canadian Pacific steamer for months past
has brought horde of Chinese. 1t is
found that the number publicly reported
to be on the steamers was less than one
half and probably not more than one third
of the number actually on board.
The Empress. of Japan reported 400 ant
when she arrived ,002 were on board; 657
of these were destined for the United
States; and 10 of these came across from
Victoria at night in small skiffs. The skip
per received $25 head for landing them
A dozen left in q yawl on the Goth to b.
landed at Port Townsend.
1t is reported they pay $175 to be landed
in the United States. $50 of which goes tt
somebody who keeps his eyes shut wheI
they are coming in. Many small Graf
ply between British Columbia and tn
United States whose business is supposed
to be entirely the handling of Chinese.
Government officials are said to receiv
a monthly salary according to station TO
services. A large number of ranchers il
British Columbia along the line of tn
Canadian Pacific employ Chinese Will
they are preparing to get over the line
When they are gone new crowd take
the pos tiions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
MRS. DEPEW DEAD
The Wife of the Noted New Yorker Passed
Away Rather Unexpectedly.

4Ao w AAc OA thC NOLcO NC" GoEAeE GASScu
Away Rather Unexpectedly.
NEW York, May s.-The funeral of
Mrs. Elise Hegeman Depew, wife of
Chauncey NJ. Depew, who died at her
home No. 43 West Fifty-fourth street,
yesterday afternoon, will probably be held
in st. Bartholomew Episcopal church, of
which organization she was a member.
Although Mrs. Depew was known to be
seriously ill, this sudden termination of
her illness was not expected by her family
and those who were most intimately con-
nected with her. Her condition showed no
material change Saturday. and early yes
terday morning the worse came.
Mrs. Depew was descended from one OF
the oldest New York families Her father
was the late William Hegeman, a we'll
known dealer in drugs, who traced his an
cestors back to the earliest Dutch settlers
in New York. Her mother was a Miss
Eiven, daughter of Col. Niven, the once
distinguished New York attorney, who
himself sprang from an old Revolutionary
family. Her maiden name was Elise
Hegeman. She was married to Mr.. De-
pew Nov. 4. 1871. They have had one
child, Chauncey Depew, jr., who Is now IA
years old.
In spite of the opportunities that her
fortune gave her, Mrs Depew cared little
for society and devoted her time mainly to
charitable and church work.
She was fond Of music and at one time
she had the reputation Of being one of the
best amateur pianists in the city. During
the past two years, however, she has been
an invalid, never entirely recovering from
an attack Of Grip that she had during the
epidemic two years ago.
Mr.. Depew is completely Frustrated and
has shut himself up against all callers.
Many friends Of the family called at the
residence, leaving cards and expressing
sympathy with the family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
A Mob Crying for a Prisoners Blood.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May S.-A mob of
500 citizens gathered around the county
Jail last night with the avowed purpose
of lyncbing one of the prisoners confined
there. George Spencer, painter about
yesterday on the nine-year-old daughter
of John A. Bean. He was arrested soon
after, and identified. by the little girl.
The frenzy of the people knew no
bounds, and they rushed for the jail.
The building was guarded by seventy
five deputies armed with Winchesters
and up to the latest accounts the mob
was at bay. The determination of the
mob is so strong, however, that bloddy
battle is feared should the authorities
refuse to give up the victim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08

fore he was taken to the death room one
leg of his trousers above the knee was slit
SO as to permit the application of the cleo
trode which conveyed the electric current.
Great pains were taken in preparing for
the electrocution, and it was probably the
most successful one yet held. The death
chair and appurtenances were the same as
those used in the killing of Hamilton, the
negro wife murderer.
Once in the death room Harris was
placed in the chair and the straps fastened.
The positive electrode was placed on the
right leg and the negative on the forehead.
The current was turned on and
1000 volts were driven for fifty
seconds through the body. The body was
then handed over to the doctors, who will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
u, BosToN,s FATED DISTRICT.
Another Large Fire This Morning Creates
Great Excitement.


BOSTON, May S.-The fated business
district was the scene of another dis
astrous fire this morning and during
the two hours the flames ragged property
valued at upwards of $4,000 was con-
sumed. The desperate chances taken
by the firemen in blowing up the floors
of the building where the fire originated
was all that prevented the spread of the
fire, that at one time seemed destined
to destroy whole square. The flames
broke out in the big granite block on
High street, fronting Fort Hill square,
and numbered 161 and 1853. The build
ing was occupied by William A. Day G
Co, machinists; William Jessup 6 Sons,
steel; Shawmut Wire Co, the Ellis
Lubricating Co, Kingsbury & Davis,
paper box manufacturers, and the
Massachusetts Electrical Engineering
Co. Fifteen minutes after the fire
broke out every one of the five floors in
the building seemed to be on fire.
Three alarms followed each other in
quick succession, the last ringing at 4 06.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
, A Card of Thanks.

the lady friends of Rogers and Hamilton's
spoon shop and the schoolmates and
teacher miss Emma L. Hendrick) of the
Porter street school for their beautiful
floral pieces, also the many friends and
neighbors who contributed flowers and
sympathized with US in our late bereave,
ment, the dea'h of our little son Johnny
Bentley. Respectfully,
Mr.. and Mrs. EDWARD KEENAN, and
family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
$50 Wonders ON Strike.

WAKEFIELD, Mass, May 8.-None o.
the $50 moulders at Smith & Anthony
foundry appeared for work this morn
ing. About two weeks ago they made
a second demand for an increase of ter
per cent in their wages, which they
claim was promised them several year
ago, but has never been given them
The men were notified Saturday tha
their demand would not be granted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING
Meetings This Evenins

Meetings This Evening.
Valley City Lodge, K. of Fl.
Waterbury Council, No 300, G. B. L.
Washington Conclave, K. ST.
Fourth Division, A. o. H.
Continental lodge, No rs, F. and A. N
L. A. 1886.
L. A., 30S9, K. of L.
Bergen's orchestra.
Waterbury Field Club.
Amphion orchestra rehearsal.
American brass band rehearsal.
Local assembly, No 2,961, K. of L.
Regular drill, Chatfield Guards.
Loyal Legion, o. U.A. M.
Evergreen Temple of Honor.
Townsend Lodge, Nose, I. o. o.
Speedwell Lodge, No. 10, K. OFF.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
TAYLOR INDIFFERENT
He Does Not Attempt to Explain Hi
Actions with Mrs. Hill.

He Does Not Attempt to Explain His
Actions with Mrs. Hill.
HAcKENsAcK, N. J., May 8.-WaIlace
w. Taylor, of Kingsland, the young man
alleged to have eloped with the wife Of
DIR. Darwin Hill, Of that place, has returned
to his boarding house after being away g
week
He acted as nurse to Mrs. Hill during
her illness in the Putnam house, New
York, and was there up to the time of hel
death. She was sick four days before
she notified her husband.
DIR. Hill acknowledged that he saw
Taylor there, but the latter is indifferent
and does not attempt to clear up the
mystery. -..
DIR. Hill says that he is satisfied that
Taylor did right in attending to his wife
when she was taken ill; Mrs. Hill ant
Taylor, it is said, met by accident OF
Sixth avenue.
The funeral takes place this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
Collision in the Sound.

NEW LONDON, May S.-While trying
to cross the bow of heavily loaded
three masted schooner off Allyn's Point
yesterday. the tug America, of this
pert, had her foremost carried away.
The schooner is reported to be the
Grace Seymour of New Haven. She
lost her fore topmast and flying glib
h00n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08


kept secret by the family, but it is be
lieved that it will be sent to East North
field, Mass. Mr.. Harris telegraphed to an
undertaken in that town before he visited
the prison.
Details of the Execution
Harris arose this morning at O'Clock
and paced the floor of his cell for an hour.
Then he ate light breakfast. At o'clock
Warden Durston entered the cell and told
the condemned man to bs ready at a GER
tain hour. At 1890 all preparations had
been made and the witnesses admitted.
Warden Durston requested those present
to make no noise until Harris was dead.
Immediately afterwards a signal was
given, the door was opened and the process
sion entered, led by Chaplain Wells, and
Keeper Connaughton, followed by Harris
with a keeper on either side Harris
walked without assistance, and imme-
diately took his seat in the chair. On the
way he muttered something, which was
inaudible to al:except the chaplain; who
bent down to hear his words.
The straps were adjusted without delay,
and at 1910 Warden Durston raised Q
white handkerchief, and the current was
Immediately turned on. First shock of
1 ZOO volts was sent from the head down.
| wards; then an upward g" ock of 500
volts, and finally third current of 100
volts was sent downward through the vic
tim. The current was left on 55a seconds.
The body was turned over to DIR. Daniels
of Buffalo and DIR. Irvine of the prison,
who conducted an autopsy. They are of
the opinion that death was instantaneous.
Harris kept up his nerve to the last, and
| made no confession. Contrary to the
custom established by Warden Brown no
dead line was placed around the prison
Immense crowds had gathered to watch
flor the raising of the black flag, the signal
that all was over.
The last farewell was given yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. Harris father was
driven to the prison, and was driven to
the death house to see his son. He was
very much agitated, and could not control
himself. The tears rolled down his cheeks
as he saw his boy. Carlyle spoke first.
We'll. father" he said and he spoke
evenly and calmly "You have come to
see me for the last time, haven't your
The elder Harris was choked with sobs.
| His lips quivered and he put out his arms
as though he would take the condemned
man to his heart s'Oh, Carl, Carl" he
gaspe,i, ''Oh, my boy, never thought
4 -"
'sNever mind, father" responded Harris
| al have been expecting this l have been
looking for it. l have had no hope for 9
| week"
The father could make go reply. He
| covered his face with his hands and turned
away. He stood thus for five minutes,
then with an effort he recovered himself
and held out his hand, "Goodby," hs
| saw tH.G Keeper Mr. Harris walked %
4 81 the death house and beck to Warder
Durston's cfice, whore he rejoinsd N
xpunsOr son AlAnswhQ was RMAifiug hin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
CARLYLE HARRIS DEAD
Electrocuted This Morning in
Sing Sing Prison.
KEEPS UP HIS NERVE TO THE LAST

The Dead Mans Father and Mother Make
taneous-"NIurdered Was the Inscrip-
tIon on the Coffin Plate.
SING SING, May S.-All that is NOR
tai of Carlyle w. Harris, who was con-
victed of poisoning his girl wife, Helen
Potts Earris, was taken from the electric
chair in the death house of Sing Sing
prison this morning shortly after the time
appointed for the electrocution. Every
thing passed off well. Harris kept up his
remarkable nerve to the end and took his
seat in the chair without fiinching. Be-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
Mail Thief Released.

Albert Kane of Greenwich, found
guilty of robbing the mails at that town
some months ago, took the poor
debtors oath last Saturday and was re-
leased from Jail. He was then tried and
received the penalty Of thirty days in
Jail and $40 fine. By taking the poor
debtors oath Kane escaped serving time
in lieu of paying the fine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
PROBABLE MURDER.

A Southport Man Terribly Injured Fol-
Flirting With a Young Lady.
SOUTHPORT, May S.-Bernard J.
Bradley was struck on the head with q
bottle late Saturday night and probably
fatally injured by Thomas Mullins, who
charged that Bradley had firted with
Maggie Sweeney of Bridgeport, the
formers sweetheart. Mullins has not
yet been arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
To the Public in General and
Customers in Particular:

1t is new nearly three years since we
outgrew our present large quarters. The
great volume of business dor Q is surprise
to ourselves as we'll as to the public. That
such business could be done in a city of
this size is without precedent, so far as we
can learn. AND IT is NOT A MUSHROOM
GROWTH 1t has been built up step by step
from the bottom. 1t is the logical result
and the outgrowth of sound business
principles. 1t is the result of putting
conscience into business, quality into
goods and words into actions. In these
days, when nine tenths IF the men who
go into business believe that the people
must be humbugged in order to be success
full in dealing with them, it is refreshing
as we'll as encouraging to the youth of our
land to be able to demonstrate that such
is not the truth. The old fashioned
truths taught at our mothers knee are
still the ones to follow.
We have been compiled to seek larger
quarters, but we will be in business at the
old stand for some mo this to come, South
MAIN ana OTduu bIISobo' Lazy SSNASS
move slowly and it will be SO in our case
The weather of late has retarded our pro-
gress in the way of delivering goods, but
We have dons our best to satisfy our GUS
toners, and they have been kind in over
looking some delays that leased them a
great deal, and for which we are very
sorry. We have never had such variety
of goods before, and the low prices are
surprising everybody. But this is because
we buy in such large quantities. Our
Quaker Ranges continne to be the favor
tie; they burn less coal and bake the best
of any stove in the world, and we give a
guarantee with every one of them. Our
various lines, Carpets, Crockery, Stoves,
Ranges, Woodenware, Pictures and Fur
niture were never so complete, and prices
were never so low. Our undertaking de-
partment is a model of excellence, and
everybody is attended with great care
and consideration. Night calls are
answered at 39 Grand street, where two
night clerks are always in attendance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
Oldest Minister Dead.

WOOSTER, O.. May S.-Rev. David
Kammerer, who was the oldest active
member in the ministry in the United
States, Is dead at bis home in this city.
He was in his 91st year, and II years Of
his life were spent as minister of the
German Luthe ran Church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08

At Cincinnati -cincinnati, l6; Louis
vile, 4.
A. 81. topin--ss~ f.suis. ., Chiuaao. 0,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-05-08
MURDERED MAY, 1898. Z"

The destination of the body has been
kept secret by the family, but it is be-
lieved that it will be sent to East North
field, Mass Mr.. Harris telegraphed to an
undertaken in that town before he visited
the prison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-24
SONS OF MAINE
Entertain the Maine Visitors at
aNoon Lunch.
The Party Having Delightful Time--
us Miles in ia Minutes.
EssrtAins Ready Tor Name py-A Grand
Success Assured

CHICAGO, May 23,-(Special. The
Maine party spent the forenoon among the
wonders Of the Exposition. At O'Clock
State officers attended noon lunch by in-
vitation Of the Sons of Maine resident in
Chicago. Ii was most elegant banquet
The speaking was impromptu. but the
efforts of Governor Cleaves and ex-Gover-
nor Connor were well fitting, pointed, elo-
quent and witty, and elected rounds of ap-
plause, The tables were beautifully
dressed and perfectly served.
The Sons of Maine of Chicago are among
the great city's best and most influential
men.
The special features attended at the Ex-
position were Sousa's band concert and
Thomas orchestral concert. So far every
point of the trip has been met and passed
without "hitch," and the railroad man
agements have most successfully cared
for us.
The Michigan Central gave us ride Of
ll5 consecutive miles in IA minutes. The
hotel comforts are complete, and indeed
New England people can safely confer
themselves To the care of the Bay State
Everything is in readiness for Maine day
tomorrow, and the event is sure success.
The Exposition in its immensity is aston
ishing. While not wholly complete, enough
is finished 10 engage every moment of
lifetime.
1t is wonder upon wonder. marvel upon
marvel, the education of centGries con
densed into one grand exposition.
Germany's building at the Exposition was
opened today in an informal manner. The
council of administration decided TO open
the Fair to the public three evenings each
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-24
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

A patent has been granted William A.
boots or shoes.
John Burke, a pocket peddler, was
sentenced to five years in States prison, at
Portland. Tuesday. by Judge Bonney, for
firing at an officer who recently was trying
to arrest him.
1t is reported that Mr.. Mayo, the manu-
faeturer Of woolens, has withdrawn his sup
port from the proposed new mill at Dover.
This " i'll stop its being built. The reason
given is the ambiguous tariff policy of the
party in power.
George W. Ross, one of the three Bidde-
ford granite contractors who stood out
against the recent demand of the Quarry
mems MON for nine hours a day has in
creased the wages Of his quarrymen. They
are all non union men and are working 10
hours day.
Secretary Twitchell of the Maine STATE
Fair was at Lewiston Tuesday. making ar
rangements for entering some very interest
ing machinery in the next exhibit. The as
sociation recognizes that the Worlds Fair
is going to cause more interest IN the State
Fair than usual this year, and in order that
the fair may come up to the highest expec-
tation of all who are present, especial at
fractions are to be introduced. bne thing
that is of great interest to horsemen
is the reconstruction of the track.
Last fall the loan was taken off the entire
outside of the track and IS cords of drcs-
sing put on. Then as soon as Superinten-
dent Estes took charge of things this spring
the dressing was cut into the clay till it was
completely filled. Then the loan was Put
back and the track will be in splendid con
,ition. the outside coat being bard and IN
derpcath that soft cushion, making the
best of working and racing grounds.
brakes string, Major Ryerson. II. w
tIutchins and others are already moving &c
the track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-24
TORNADO At CLEVELAND
And Vicinity Causes Several Deaths and Great
Damage to Property.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20 A tornado
with the heaviest rain on record struck this
city at $50 this morning, doing a vast
amount of damage.
One man was killed at the Cleveland rol-
ling mills and several badly injured.
1t is reported that the steel works at
South Cleveland are blown to pieces. Two
men were killed and two seriously hurt.
The steel cupOla at the Cleveland rolling
mill works in Newburg, was blown down
and four men who were on the scaiiold fell
so feet. Jacob Rayish was killed instantly
An Italian was caught by steel beam and
crushed to death. Thomas Maguire had
both legs and back broken and will die
Another unknown man was severely in
jured, but will recover.
The scaffolding at the new Bradley build
ing, corner of Erie and Superior streets,
was blown down and four men were badly
injured. The Big Four freight fouse was
almost entirely unroofed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-24
Mr.. MORTON FOR GOVERNOR
OF New york-Ex-vice President Says He
Prefers Retired Lie.

NEW YORK, May 23.--Ex-Vice President
Levi +. Morton says he knows nothing
about his boom for Governor in 1894
Nevertheless the boom exists and he is be
ing favorably discussed for the place. Mr.
Morton is at his country house at Rhine
cliff on the Hudson.
~ can assure you, he said, "that | have
heard of it in no other way than through
the newspapers. None of my friends have
spoken to me on the subject, and it is my
impression that it will be time enough for
the party to consider the question of can
didates a year from now. thoroughly ap-
preciate the kind feelings of the friends
who have suggested my candidacy for state
honors, but it is proper that | should say
emphatically that am not candidate for
any Office and that have no desire to re
enter public life.
"All have to do nowadays is to sit here
and imagine that am back at the Senate
desk. Then have all the fun, with none
of the attendant hard work, and think
that am too fortunately placed to think of
moving"
Prominent Republicans throughout the
city think very favorably of the suggestion
of Mr.. Morton's name for Governor. The
idea is to make Mr.. Morton the candidatr
of the party for President in 1896 if he IL
successful in his canvass for Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-24
GENERAL GOOD TIME
Followed the lunch 10 Gov. Cisaves snd
Party by Sons oi Maine.

CHICAGO, May 23.--The Chicago Soci. ty
of Sons of Maine gave a luncheon this AZ
ternoon in the large dining hall OF the Union
League Club to Governor Henry b. Cleavss,
staff, and the Worlds Fair commissioners
of the State of Maine.
After luncheon short address was made
by Governor Cleaves pertaining to the deli
cation of the Maine State building, to take
place tomorrow st IL O'Clock.
After Governor Cleaves' address til. re
was a general introduction and handsl,sk-
ing and talk over old associations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-24
UNlvt RSiJY EXTENSION.


PnILAnELruh, May 23.--1he University
Extension summer meeting, to be held in
this city in July, is the first meeting Of this
kind IN America. There are now over 200
ccntrrs in AS many cities towns and villages
in this country engaged in University Ex.
tension work and the number is increasing
each mouth. |, is estimated that at least
30 900 students during the winter hcar
university lectures in these centers In
history, literature, science, economics or
other subjects.
The summer meeting is designed pri-
marily to gather as many Of these students
ns possible for months residence at the
seat of great university. The University
of Pennsylvania has placed It's library,
museum, laboratories and other buildings
at the disposal of the summer meeting, and
the most eminent lecturers have been
secured from the leading universities Of the
country for the instruction. Harvard, Yale,
Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Pennsylvania, and
10 Other institutions are represented in the
corps OF instructors by members of their
faculties. The lectures are in courses Of
from to 20 hours each, and are supple
mented by classes and conferences for the
earnest student.