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The sun., 1893-07-26
Took the Four CannrIes and Left Her Nus.
baud Only the Cat.

Mrs. Christina Cobluss. the wlio OF pocket
book maker living at 200 Kent avenue. Will
liamsburgh. disappeared on Monday after
noon with all the household things. four pet
canaries. and pet setter dog belonging to
Copiluss. and 500 in money. All that tho
runaway woman left behind to cheer her hus-
band WAS d small black cat
Cobiuss went to the Bedford avenue police
station and asked IL there was any way by
which he could have his wiie punished. He
said he had been married to her for eighteen
years. and the S7OO which she took with her
In the flight had taken him ten years to save.
Cohilus added that he WAS positive that his
wife had eloped.
The sun., 1893-07-26
Tool ~ Slice or Truck No. g.. Wall.

Cornelius J. IIorgan. Assistant Superintend-
ent Of Repairs in tho Fire Department. charged
Martin j. Barrow at the Tombs yesterday
with wiliu dastrmction Of property. Barrow
10 n contractor. While oxcayating the lot next
the house ., Hook and Ladder Company No &
at - North Moore street he ont out 1--WE fori of
the wall bulgcl over on tho adjoining prem
isss. Justice Martin held him In $500 bonds
n trial
The sun., 1893-07-26

PITTsDUEGH. July 25.-A strike has been
formally declared at tho Irwin Plate Glass
Company's plant at Irwin and there 10 every
prospect o! a protracted struggle. Tho firm Is
and Is partially succeeding The claim is
made that violence Is to lie feared from the
men whose places are being rlled and several
deputy slcrIlIs have been secured and placed
on guard Ono small-szod row. resulting
in II suit before u Justice OF tho Peace. has oc-
CURED. hut the leaderS Of the mon claim they
will give no trouble.
The sun., 1893-07-26
Judgment Agains, the Cooeans.

Judge Blschof, In tho Court OF Common
Pleas Yesterday. rendered judgment In favor
OF John l.. Hamilton 4 Sons. builders. against
action which the builders brought to recover
about Si3,,,26 due them for work in demollsh-
ing the West Ride Hotel and erecting q new
building ON the site for the Coogans
The sun., 1893-07-26
Reindeer nre Thriving In Alaska.

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash. July 25-Minor
w. Bruce. Superintendent OF the reindeer sta
tion at Port Clarence. Behrng Sea. arrived
yesterday on tho steamer ST. Farrellon. accom-
panied ~ eleven Lsk m os for the Worlds Fair.
last year TO Port Clarence, only eleven died
The herd WAS Increased by ninety fawns this
spring. lie Gays the venture is an entire success
The sun., 1893-07-26
CHOLERA IN AFRICA.

The Plague Breaks Ont In ST. Louis, Capital
OF SeneE nmb'n,
PARIS. July 25.-A despatch has been re.
ceived here saying choeru has broken out in
st. Louis. on the Senegal. capital OF tho French
posssions in Senegamesia. Tho deaths have
already reached an average of fifty daily. A
genuine panic prevails among the In hab bitants.
The disease is spreading among tho European
ulation OF st. Louis is about %. 900. of which
number about 1900 live In the suburbs OF the
town.
The sun., 1893-07-26
II WAS p0LICEM4N nEox's DAY orr,
SO Iastend Of e. Oinu TO Court He sent Word
lint He Was Not Feeling Wen.

that He Was Not FeeIing We'll.
Policeman Robert W. Beck OF the Eldrdge
street station was to appear In the Court
OF Special Sessions yesterday as complainant
against Israel Spellmau. q push-cArt peddler
Of 80 Pitt street. Instead OF doing SO he sent
AIN not feeling we'll"
court officor sent after him learned that 1t
was Books day of and that he was not at
homo. After the court adjourned the police
but very meek. Judge Nc cMahon reprimRnded
him and promised to act In his case hereafter.
II is possible that charges will he preferred
against him at Holice HeadquArterA
The sun., 1893-07-26
TAX RATE $I.SS.

II Might he Lower but Tor tho Expected
Deficiencies.
Computations made by the Tax Commits
sioners show that the tax rate will he s1.S3 on
500. This Is the lowest tax ratio In this oity
since 1862. when It was $l.74. The ratio this
yonr might be considerably lower than $l.S3.
but owing to the business depression and the
valuation is represented by personal property.
It Il sxpected that the limit for denciences
OF Aldermen. This would Increase the budget
considerably more than $l.000.0O0, and rem
der the higher rate necessary. As II js. the
thun last year
The sun., 1893-07-26

sral officers and advised the people TO co to
their homes. His advice had the effect Of
auieting them for the time. but their wrath
broke out with greater yiGor whom Mr. Taylor
returned with warrant for Mr.. PArmley.which
the police would hot servo Chiot Grnnt gave as
an excuse that the law required a warrant in
such a case TO be executed by a constable.
Then Constable MofTatt. q tall man with n long
white beard and benevolent face. .cnne. and
said the warrant which was issued BY Justice
King was faulty. The fact IL. the officers knew
It would not be safe to bring Parmley out be-
fore the crowd. But their action turned tho
rage OF tho crowd against the police.
A man named John Hayward yelled that
Chief Grant deserved killing as much rs did
Partnloy. and he was arrested. This did not
help matters. Pat Lawlor cried out, to the
people to follow him aud break In the house IL
the police would not. He made q dash down
tho railroad emhan ankment, followed by 4 por-
tion Of tho crowd. but the police met the at
tack with lively play Of clubs. arrested Law
lor. and drove tho others back.
Then Chief Grant addressed the crowd. as
surinR them that when n sufficient warrant
gould he obtained he would certainly arrest
Parmley. and he called upon them to be law.
abiding citizens and return to their homes.
The sun., 1893-07-26
Oxford Iron Company Only Reducing STOCK

A. 2. Cobb. treasurer Of the Oxford Iron and
Nail Company at 81 Wall street, said yester-
day that tho company has not gone into tho
hands of n receiver. as published In the Sun
day papers He says the closing down Of the
pudding, and rolling mills is only toreduce
Tncf @ nnu aWhn /" ny nG'on, ~ 0 oonu,tioh m Oh trane'
The sun., 1893-07-26
Killed Ills Man Isun.iny.

NIcHoLAsvILLE. NJ. July 25.-Sam Newton
and VIM Crouch from Danvllle last night
hlled themselves With whskoy and met out
side the High Bri-. camp meeting enclosure.
They quarrelled, and Crouch fred and ran,
Newton then killed him.
The sun., 1893-07-26
Married by Col. Mcclellan.

Acting Mayor Mcclellan WAS called on to per-
form his first marriage ceremony yesterday.
and quilted himself Ike n man. The two
~ years old. and Eizalsth Turner, - years
old both oi IA West Twe9ty-lourth street:
Secretary Willie Holly and Lawrence Lowell
were Witnesses
The sun., 1893-07-26
Hrokc His Neck DIyfnr,

BALTIMORE, July 25.-Harry A. Hitchcock.
bronght horo from Fortress Monroe suffering
with q broken neck. died this morning. He
sustained the injury on last Wednesday by
diving into shallow water. when he crushed
several sections OF the spinal column.
The sun., 1893-07-26

All day yesterday the Russian ships In tho
Hudson wore busy making ready for sea. The
Dimitri Donskol. Rynda and Admiral Nachl-
moff depart for Newport tomorrow morning.
leaving the Nicholas |. at her anchorage OPP
posite Fifty; ninth street. whore she will re-
week. At present It |, Admiral kaznahoff's In
tention that the entire feet shall leave here on
Aug. X. The Dimitrl DoGskoi then goes to
England, and thence to kronstndt The other
ships will proceed to CadiI. and will join the
Mediterranean squadron.
The sun., 1893-07-26
Another Delegate Tu,ss saloon Keeper.

Another delegate to ihe Central Labor Union
has gone into the saloon business. Ho IA
Henry Enrich OF Furniture Workers Union
No. 7. who has resigned from tho G. J.. u. and
all other LABOR offices 10 opeH saloon up town.
The sun., 1893-07-26

1t was reported yesterday that a strike Of
tho ship painters and caulkers at tho Erie
Basin is impending on account OF the employ
ment Of two non.union men BIZ Contractor
The sun., 1893-07-26

AsHTADuLA. o.. July 2a- Marshal Alexander
Hamill was shot thismorninG by two burglars
whom he WAS pursuing. Hamiil had chased
the burglars some distance. when they fired on
him. His wounds are said to be mortal.
The sun., 1893-07-26
The Gable Dr.sssd Him In,o tn. conau,..

While at work In n manhole Of the Broadway
Cable Road, near Thirty sixth street, yester-
day morning. Thomas Fentcry lost his
balance. and. to prevent himself from falling.
unthiukingly seized tho fast moving cable.
Before he could release hlmsoi he had neen
dragged into ihe conduit llt,"n feet. lie WAS
sent to tho Now York Hospital. where tho
surgeons said he was suffering from con
tuslobs Of the neck aud hands. aud would lie
AZ right In day or two. FSntsxy liys1 attl0
West I1fty- sixth street.
The sun., 1893-07-26

Hoys IhouGht To be Lost In sundny's Gale.
BRIDGEPoRT. July 25.-Thres boys hired Q
skin at local boat house Sunday. and have
not yet returned. j. II. Nichols OF Park street
is convinced that his son is one OF the boys.
but who his compan ions were Ia not known.
1t IL feared they were lost In Sundays gale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
SANTOS A PEsTHoLE.
Wharves Lined With Vessels Whose Crews
 Yellow Fever Carries Away.

PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-The brig Odo- rilla, Captain Holland, has arrived here from Santos. Captain Holland is the only survivor of the original crew, eight men having succumbed to the ravages of yell low fever.
 The vessel was under charter to carry to Santos cargo of locomotives. When she arrived in that plague stricken port May 9, 1892, she was docked 342 days before her cargo could be discharged.
 Captain Hollands description of the misery and sufferings from yellow fever in Santos is heartrending. Thousands have been stricken with the disease and have died. Business was at a complete stand still, and there were 45 vessels lying in the Santos river without their crews. Anchor ed near the Odorilla were fully 20 vessels, every one of which had lost her captain. On April 9, when Captain Holland made sail from the pesthole, the fever was on the increase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
PET DOGS POISONED.
They Belonged to an Ex-Aotress and Were
 Valued at S1, 400.

NEW YORK, July 11.-Five pet dogs, each of which took prize at the Westminster Kennel clubs show at Madison Square Garden, were poisoned on Sunday night while out for a walk with their owner, Mrs. Adelaide Grinnell of I24 Oak street, Greenpoint, and died within half an hour. Four of the dogs, Pardo, Puddy, Beauty and Dandy, were of the hairless Mexican species. The other, Don, was Scotch stag hound.
 Mrs. Grinnell, the owner, is a widow. She was known once as a comedienne. Her son and daughter, Benjamin and Katie, sue ceeded her in her profession.
 Her next door neighbor, Max Berliner, who is foreman in the Eagle Lead Pencil works in this city, it is said, was not fond of the dogs, and several neighbors say he frequently threatened to poison them. When Mrs. Grinnell took her dogs for a walk, they stopped in front of Berliner,s house, and she discovered that they were eating pieces of meat which were scattered upon the sidewalk. She called them of Gpd continued her walk with them When she returned to the house, they died one after the other. The five dogs were valued At S1 40O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
BrOOEL2T7. BTEefs.

Mir and Mrs John F. Bowers, of 5 North Leonard street, are receiving con- gratulations on the advent of 8 pretty little baby girl.
 A black horse having on parts of a set of harness was found wandering along Bank street about 10 o'clock last night by Officer J. Sullivan. The ami mal was placed in Joseph McAuliff's s stables to await an owner.
 At the last meeting of Protector a,se company Foreman William E. Ramon was elected as delegate to the state firemen's convention to be held in Danbury September 8 and g. James P. Morris was elected alternate.
 The funeral of Mary A. Cullen, daughter Uf John Cullen, of 16S Railroad Hill street, will be held from the family residence, at 2:S0 tomorrow afternoon with services at St Patrick's church and interment in St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
A CHANGE BLOW.
It Gave Smith the Championship and
 Knocked Griffin Out.

RoBT, Ind. July l1-In the feather weight championship battle between Solly Smith of California and Johnny Griffin of Braintree, Mass, at the Columbian Ath- letic club. for a purse of s6.OO0. Smith knocked Griffin out in the fourth round by chance right hand blow.
 Smith had staggered to the center of the arena, and heavy thrust in the wind nearly sent him to earth. Like lion at bay he turned on his opponent, and with a wicked right luRge caught Griffin full in the face below the eye Griffin went down like log, and was twice counted out be fore the referee announced that the fight was Smiths Then there was rush to the arena, and the supporters of the victor cheered themselves hoarse
 Before the fight there was some talk be tween Corbett and Parson Davis, and finally the announcement was made amid a torrent of cheering that Corbett and Jackson would meet in November for a fight to a finish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11

sewer in South Leonard street were re- ferred to the sewer board. Petitions for extensions of water mans in Fair view, Manhan, Johnson and Vine streets were sent back to the water cummis- sioners with the recommendation to substute six inch for four inch mains. The law committee recommended that S7O0 be paid to James Byrnes for dam ages from surface water and that the claims of w. J. Spain be contested. The report was adopted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Now Greenbncl.a Are scarca.

NEW YORK, July 1.-The banks holding drafts on the subtreasury instead of send ing them through the clearing house pre- sented them direct in order to obtain cur rency. The subtreasury. however, redeem ed them in gold, and in that way paid out s4o0,0OO Gold is inconvenieut to handle, and the object in using it was to force the drafts through the regular channel. Banks report a scarcity of bills, the result of the recent heavy shipments to interior points and withdrawals by savings institutions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
HEARTS JOINED

together and beating as one are usually chosen as the symbol of welded happiness. The ring is the outward and visible sign of the union of hearts, and the wedding ring is therefore forever cherished. The finest assortment of wedding rings is now to be seen at Upson's. These rings are warranted IS karats, and are much admired by all who see them. That which is to be pre- served through life should be select ed with the utmost care. All rings bought from our stock can be sub jected to the closest scrutiny. Ex- animation only establishes more clearly their claim to superiority. We are also offering silver novel, ties, viz Cigar Cutters, stamp boxes, Hat marks, Silver stick pins in end less variety, and Spectacles which enable the old people to see with delight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
POmerOy Appeals to tho Red Croas.

WAsHINGToN, July 1l.-Miss Clara Bar ton, president of the Red Cross. received telegram from Pomeroy, la, the town de molished by Fridays tornado, asking that 10 nurses be sent on at once for service lhere. Dr. Hubbell, the field agent of the Red Cross, left immediately to supply the demand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
AReeeptlon bv Deaf Mu,.s.

NEW YORK, July 1.-The deaf mutes of this city and representatives from several other cities gave a silent though hearty welcome at St. Ann's church to W. Eccles Harris and Francis Maginn of Belfast, who arrived in this country on Sunday evening en route to the conference of deaf and dumb citizens to be held soon in Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Forxer TrowbrIdre Held.

BUFFALO, July 1l.-Louis L. Trowbridge, the Buffalo man who surrendered himself in St. Louis a few days ago and confessed that he was wanted in Eureka, Cal, and in this city for forgery, was arraigued before Judge Beaver under two indictments, charging grand larceny in the first degree and forgery in the second degree Trow- bridge pleaded not guilty to both and was committed for trial. Trowbridge's crime here was the passing of a forged New York draft
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Two Charged With Arson.

WORCESTER, Mass, July 11.-Benjamin F. Learned, 19 years of age,>was arrested here charged with setting fire to the Eddy block at Webster. which was burned, with over S21 900 loss July 1. Emory Lawrence of Webster was arrested in that town charged with the same offense. Learned kept the store in which the fire originated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
pr. RurtselI's Cuse.

NEW YORK, July 11.-It is understood in well informed Catholic circles that Arch bishop Corrigan's refusal to restore Dr. Burtsell to his old parish at the request of Delegate Satolli, will result in demand for reopening of the case at the Roman propaganda. Dr. Burtsell was tried and condemned on charges springing from the McGlynn troubles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
North AttIsboro,s Murder nfy.terv.

NORTH ATTLEBoRo, Mass, July 11.-An the local constabulary force are at work trying to solve the mystery surrounding the death of Patrick Mccarthy. The opin- ion is quite general among those who have made any investigation that the man was killed in some house and the body taken in A wagon to the pond and thrown in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
The Marquis EntertaIns.

BAR HARBoR, Me, July 1.-The Mar quis Imperiali gave a reception to large party of friends on board the Italian flag ship Etna, dinner party at the Kebo Val ley club and hop at the Malvern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
National CordaEe AnAIra.

NEW YORK. July HE F. c. Young, one of the receivers of the National Cord age company, said that all of the preferred and common stock of the company as we'll as all notes and claims against the compa- ny must be checked off before anything definite could be known in regard to the re- cent transactions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
General sacasa Is Cominr Ea.t.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, July 11.-Among the passengers arriving at this port by the Pa ciic mail steamer Colon was General Rob erto Sacasa of Nicaragua, who, in company with his wife and two sons, is en route to Chicago, Washington and New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Gas Killed Two BacbeIors-

MAHANoY CITY, Pa, July Hilary and Jacob Klein, both bachelors of middle age, living alone ,n house in the central portion of town, were missed by their friends and neighbors since Saturday On breaking open their home. which was se- curely locked on the inside, both men were found dead, asphixiated by gas from &
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
on WorIra Rnrnaii-

PITTsBURG, July 1.-The Coraopolis Oil Refining company's works at Coraopolis, together with several tanks, were com pletaly destroyed by fire. The loss is about s20 OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
A MillIon pu.hels Of oraIn.

KINGSTON, Ont, July 11.-One million bushels of grain came to this port from the west last week. The receipts were the largest ever received here in one week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Tame Annrohist Nae.tInr.

NEWARK, N. J., July 1.-About 300 men and women attended the anarchist meet ing at Oerters hotel, held under the au- spices of the Socialistic party. The pro ceedings were very tame.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
The Deadly Pitched Ball.

CANTON. O., July 11.-Ury L. Ryan, an amateur ball player, while at bat was hit on the head by pitched ball and received fatal injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
lIsTRIcT oF wATERBURY, ss. Probate

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate D Court, July 1ith. 1898.
 Estate of Irwin H. Bradley. of Waterbury, In said district, assigning debtor.
 The voluntary assignment of said debtor hay ing been lodeed Ia this ofice for record and the probate thereof. and Darius L. Dickinson Of Wa terhurT being in said assignment nominated as trustee for said Estate. therefore
 ORDERED-ThAt the 1fth day of July, 1898, al o'clock forenoon. be. and the same Is hereby assigned, for a hearing on the appointment of q trustee, and that all persons interested therein may have notice to appear, they SC cause, and be beard thereon, this court directs that this order be puolished three times In newspaper having a circulation in said prooAie district before said time assigned for said hear
 ky order of the Court
 JAMES ]. CAsSIN. Clerk of Probate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11

T. OR RENT-HAlf of double house. No | g Union Street four rooms, l67 South Main street. Apply to John P. LaWlor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
A House of IS Rooms

Which will accommodate three families if required. The place is surrounded with various kinIs of choice fruit trees, and the peaceful dwellsrs are supplied with both fruit and shade as they recline with ease and comfort on the vaIanda of heir house. The place Is situated in the choicest part of Walnut street and will be sold very cheap, because the owner wishes to build a store on a lot owned by him in he center. There is no sign on the place. must be sold private Inquire at
 D H, TlERkEYS
 Real Estate Ofdce i67 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11

L OR RENT-TeDemeut five rooms. l modern Improvements, S4S Bank
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11

>HREE Tenements of three roouns each l fer rent st 5l Spring s'reet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11

EoR RENT-Tenement of three large l Rooms down stairs, wolcott street. ready for occupancy Thursday. Apply T. Brennan's store, Fuller street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11

EOR RENT Tenement on Hickory St. l Apply to Timothy Horrigsn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11


 A large quantity of linseed oil was stored on the top floor, and when the tower fell 1t crashed through the roof to this inflam- mable fuel, and then the flames rolled up high in the air.
 As the fremen fled from the roof one of them picked up the mangled form of one of the unfortunates who had jumped from the balcony. and carrying it to the edge of the roof dropped it to the ground, thus saving it from cremation. As yet the body has not been identified, as the face was burned black. Many of the unfortunate firemen who lost their lives might have been saved had the department been sup piled with nets. They could have jumped from the tower to the roof and been saved by the nets.
 Seeing that it was a hopeless task to at tempt 10 save the building and as all who escaped alive had left the roof the firemen directed their efforts to keep the fire from spreading.
 The Worlds fair stables just south of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
WANTS, FOR SALE. TO RENI

ITO RENT-A flat of seven rooms. all
 l improvements Also Barn with thirteen stalls. in good repair. Inquire of P. Holohan.