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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
How She Settled It.

Macallister McIlhenny loved the girl and wished to make her his, but some- thing ill her manner stood him off.
 She didn't encourage him at all, and what he needed more than anything else, except enough money to pay his board bill, was encouragement Wish ing didn't bring it, though, and he thought he would try strategy What he most dreaded was to be led into Q lat proposal and be rejected, so he be- gan to hedge and seek tho point by de- grees.
 Its rather queer how n girl must change hcrname when she marries, isn't it?" he ventured
 "fes, but not always unpleasant she responded, smiling.
 Don't you think it is?'' he asked in a burst of hope
 ''Of course not Why should it bop
 ''I don't know. Only some girls think SO"
 ''I don't On the contrary, I'd rather like it if I had the choosing of the name"
 This was rather vague, but Macallis- ter McIlhenny was there for business
 What do you think of mine for q changer" he asked, with a suddenspurt.
 She blushed furiously.
 "Oh, she exclaimed, T don't think I should like to be called Mrs. Dennis. v
 And Maoailister Meflhsnny did not Rprsue, his inquiries further --Detvoit nsW GsH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.
Many Minor Cases Disposed cf Thi
 Morning.

Many Minor Gases Disposed ef This
 Morning.
 It was a long drawn out police court this morning, with little business done.
 James Bowe was fined s for drunken ness.
 Edward Fitzpatrick has only one arm and resides on Orange street. About II o'clock last night he and several others were passing the house of Lewis F. Allen. when they began calling Allen vile names. Constable Rigney was in the house at the time. He gave the gang a run and cap tured Fitzpatrick. The latter said they were going ten miles into the country to pick berries in the morning. He was fined s and costs.
 George Butler, a driver on the horse car line, was charged with breach of the peace. He went home at 7:30 last night, got mad because his wife would not mend his pants, left the house. returned again with meat, which. after quarrel he threw into the street. He went away again. re- turned at 80 and the quarrel was re- newed, so that the neighbors were awakened His wife, daughter and son testified against him this morning. He acted as his own attorney. His story was Shat his home was not a happy one, be- cause he had to support more than his own family. He was fined s and costs.
 Philip Healey was charged with drunk ennsss, assault and resistance. He went to his mothers house, tried to take his child away and beat the child when it re sisted. Officer Bailey sent him away from the house twics. but the third time ht arrested him. He fought him until assist ance came. He was gwen thirty days, si and costs and sixty days.
 The case of Michael Rinardi, charged with assault on Marie Rubi, was a tediou: one. In d nutshell, the man struck tht woman with a washboard because she haC a sheriff after him for a board bill. Fl, was given six months in jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
FIRE BUG IN WATERBURY
An Attempt Made to Burn a House On
 Meadow Street.


 An Attempt Made to Burn a House On
 Meadow Street. A dastardly attempt at incendiarism was made at the residence of Mrs Mary J. Rus sell of 112 Meadow street about o'clock Sunday night. Mrs Russell and her chill dren went to Southington in the morning to visit some friends. leaving the house in care of her sister. About o'clock in the evening a couple cf boys saw flames of fire at the entrance to the rear door and immediately gave the alarm. The housekeeper opened the door and looking into the hallway was from the kitchen door to the outer steps. She shouted to Michael Donovan. who lives in the next house. Mir Donovan hastened to the scene and after a hard fight succeeded in subduing the flames. Then an investigation as to the origin of the fire was commenced, when it was seen that the floor of the hallway from the top step of the back door had been saturated with kerosene oil. so that the fire fiend must have emptied the oil at the door where there is sufficient incline to carry it into the hallway and then touched a match to it. The children saw a young man prowling around the back yard shortly before the fire was discovered, but no one could tell who he was. It is supposed that whoever fired the place saw the family leave town and waited until night to start the fire so that the house would be burned before anyone could give an alarm. A reporter of the DEMOCRAT interviewed Mrs Russell at her home to-day. She said il was evidently the work of some malicious Ter on. She has not personal enemy | in the world that she knows. '.I am living in constant dread since the
 
 the man should come back and complete | the job. There sometimes are as many as fifteen persons in the house over night and if the attempt had been made when the people were all at home and in bed no one can tell what the result would have been.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doings of . Day In. Nauxatuek and Union
 CIty.

 DoinEs of . Day In. sauxatuek and Union
 .CItv.
 NAuoArucK. July 1S.-The Naugatuck Hose and Hook and Ladder Go will hold special meeting tomorrow evening to appoint committees to arrange for their annual inspection and parade on Labor day. Three does not seem to be any desrs on the part of our leading citizens to cele- brate the semi-centenninl of the town. which occurs this year. and it is doubtful if any outside of the fire companies will be invited to visit us.
 A few days since the shoe stock of Charles Andrews which was in the fire last July was sent out of town to be sold, the insurance company paying Mir An drews SC, ,0S0 for same, he having to pay E. O. Barnum s275 rent for storage of stock since the fire, the contract being q day for rent while there. Barnum threw of some s25 from his bill. and. Andrews $500 from his inventory.
 Those of our citizens who wish to see reduction of our school district debt, which we are now paying six and seven per cent upon. should go to the meeting tonight. The arguments used by one of our interested attorneyi that next year will be an easier year to settle IS absurd, as our factories are doing much better now than we have any right to expect next sea- son.
 About twenty of the Kings Daughters went on the picnic to Lake Quassapaug to- day. Flynn took out a big load.
 The school building bought by Pagan will be on Church street tomorrow and probably on Maple street for the following ten days.
 George Hine has done good job at the rear of his block. If Bierne would con. tinue on with the same it would much i'm prove his property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
LETTERS FROM THEPEoPEt
A Correspondent Discusses tho Fares to be Charged by the Traction Go.
 Tn the Editor of tha nrxorpAT.

A Correspondent Discusses tho Fares to
 be Charged by fhe Traction Go. To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT: ii.
 Nooficial announcement has yet been made by the Traction company as to the amount of the fare on the trolley cars from Waterbury to Naugatuck. but it is gener- ally believed that the price will be ten cents each way. There are many who claim that owing to the valuable franchise the company received from the city this is an exorbitant sum. People who know something about the price charged on the street railroads in other parts of the country say that the company could well afford to make the run for five cents. While the company will no doubt realize as much if not more revenue from the road at this price than 1t would at a lower rate, it is certain that good many will be pre- vented from riding on this account and the trolley system will not become the great public benefit its projectors claimed it would be to the people of Waterbury when the charter was granted. It would seem that some provision would be made to bring the fare within the reach of the great number of people who might find it con- venient to use the cars between here and Nsugatuck. Twenty cents is not large sum, but when it is taken from the wages of man who does not earn over SIPS or sl 50 day it brings the wage earners pay down to a pretty low figure. Some people say the management is discussing tue ad- visibility of giving return tickets for if- teen cents, but whether this is true or not no one seems to be able to say with any certainty. It is to be hoped that the fare will be made so that the factory hands, clerks in stores. outdoor laborers and others who find it convenient to use them will not be obliged to walk while the trol- ley car sweeps by them.
 CITIZEN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
LICKED UP A VILLAGE.
Green Bush. N. J., Destroyed by Forest
 Fire.

Green Bush, V. J., Destroyed by n Forest
 Fire.
 EGG HARBoH CITY, N. J., July lS.-There is no end yet to the forest fires that have been raging in th Hvicinity for tho past week. An entire r.Ingc has been wiped out. The flames that had been sweeping toward Bridgeport were turned aside by a shift of the wind. and during the early hours Tuesday they reached n point near the little hamlet of Green Bush.
 The residents in the meantime had driven their live stock to place of safety, and when it became apparent that tho will laGc was doomed they loaded their house. hold effects into wagons and hurried them away. Much still remained to be moved when the flames reached the houses The village stood in a little clearing in the pine belt, and the stacks of hay and the dry wooden buildings proved even better food for the elements than the woods around.
 The villagers had been forced to flee long before this and arc now cncampcd in a clearing some miles away. In addition to the destruction of this village many residences and barns in she course of the tire have been destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Killed i'm a Row Ov.r ,h. s,xtL

CHICAGO. July 1S-A tragedy resulting from the railroad strike occurred at Fiftieth and Halstead streets at a late hour last night. Albert Miles was fatally shot in the abdomen by Oscar Bardman,, Both men were employed as engineers in the stock yards until the strike was ordered. They quit work with the rest. On Mon day of this week Bardman returned to work. Last night while returning home he was met by Miles and three other men who tried to induce him to leave work. He positively refused and was attacked by the strikers. To defend himself he drew a revolver aad fired at Miles. After the shooting he gave himself up to the police and is now at police headquarters. The police say the shooting was justihable. Batdman has wife and four children and says he could not afford tu remain Idle any
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Perry werden, a St Louis cast-off, is doing about the heaviest batting in the Western league.
 A Cincinnati writer says the Bostons stand head and shoulders above all teams that have been seen in that city.
 It was only after piteous tale of woe from Arthur Irwin that t' e Pittsburg club consented to give up Tanning to him. It is a question whether the Phillies are strengthened after all.
 A year ago Philadelphia was in the lead. New York was eighth and now is third.
 The engagement of Billy Earle by Presi- dent Byrnes means a lively shake up among the catchers of tbe Brooklyn team perhaps.
 record that remains unbroken to this day is McCormicks winning of 19 straight games when he was with the Chicago club.
 Charles Sweeney formerly one of the best ball players in the country. had a charge of murder placed against him yesterday in San Francisco. He shot Con McManus during a saloon quarrel Sunday, and the victim died yesterday. Sweeney formerly pitched for the Providence team of the National league
 Jesse Burkett wants to get away from Cleveland. but Manager Tebeau says may"
 Killen. the Pittsburg's south-paw, is not wearing as large hat as he did in the spring. as,-..
 There was riot at the Philadelphia ball park yesterday in which Fuckers cheek bone was broken by one of the enraged spectators. It was in Philadelphia's hals of the eighth inning. After eight runs had been scored. by hard hitting and no ore out the Boston fielders refused to acce.,t the chances and simply let the Philadsl- phia players walk around the bases. Ds.le- hanty stepped out of the box and made a foul strike out, on purpose. and Thomp p- son. to end the agony. ran from first across the diamond to third, being out fos not touohing second base. When the. Bos- tons came in oif the field they would not take their bats and forfeited the game to Philadelphia by the score of to Q. Ths mob then s0t into the. neld and chased txs Dssssn plsSsss te ihsir afsning Fsensif II
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Strikers i'm EI bFn Mx

HAMoND. Ind. July 1S.-A crowd of strikers who were bent on rioting gathered at the Monon depot last night about mid night and got into a wordy altercation with one of the new employees of the com. pany. When the new workman refused to quit work the strikers beat him un- m ,rcifully. Assistance was sent for and A company of soldiers was sent to the sta ton. When they arrived the mob had dis appeared and tlie workman was found severely iniured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Almost Buried Alive,

SAN DrEGo. CAL, July Washington E. Irving. a nephew of thsfamoEs author of Escondide a few days ago. and hIs funeral was arranged for yesterday afternoon. After prayer had been said over the body of the supposed dead man. signs of appar- ent Tiff: were detected and the body was quickly removed from the coffin. Soon after unmistakable signs of life appeared The man seemed dazed fora time but soon recovered his senses and was taken home. It is reported that he is now on fair road to recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
STATE PROHlBITIONIST

Nathan Babcoek Talked of For First
 Place on the Coming State Ticket.
 The state convention of the prohibition party will be held in New Haven August 21 and 22. The evening of the Fist a mass meeting will be held and addressed by speakers of national and local note. Full tickets will be nominated throughout the state.
 Already several candidates are spoken for for first place on the ticket. Among the most prominent are Dr Rockwell of New Haven, Nathan Babcock of Stoning. ton, MT Platt of New Britain and MT Griffin of the Methodist church, Hamden The convention will be composed of about 600 delegates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
BOLD TRAIN WRECKERS.
They Touched or Dynamite Under n Rocl
 Island Train.


 POND CREEK, O. T, July IS.-Troop A, United States cavalry, of Fort Reg6 under command of CaptaisR-L-Q. AFfckcy. which has been deleiled to guard the Rock Island Toau, missed death at the hands of the Pond Crcck train wreckcrs by less than 200 feet Two explosions of dynamite occurred within 200 yards at the southern outskirts of the city imme diately after the special train carrying the troops from Enid to Pond Creek station had passed.
 One of the shots exploded immediately under the train, but did nS damage. The other blew out n cattle guasrl and shatter- ed the rails and would have completely de- molishcd the train had 1t exploded few seconds later.
 The wreckcrs were decidedly bold The night, with q full moon. was as clear as day, and the dynamiters touched off their shots in full view of the train when so close that 1t could not be stuppd until it had passed tkc spots. The cattle guards were replaced, and trains moved regularly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
FOR CAMP BRADLEY.
Detail Requested of an Army Omcer [
 Inspect Camp.

Detail Rsqussted Of an Army Onieer to
 Inspect Camp.
 AdjutaDt-General E.. E. Bradley has made application to the secretary of war, through the military information division otthe adiutant-general's office. for the de- tall of United States army officer to in- spect the National Guard in camp at Man tic next month. General Bradley has also requested that the commanding officer of the Department of the East be instructed to detail sergeant of artillery for duty at siege gun and mortar battery during the tour of d-ty.
 Last year Captain Arthur NJ. Wetherill. Sixth United States Infantry. was detailed for the inspecting duty. and Sergeant J. H. Condon, Battery NJ. First United States Artillery. for instruction in handling the 10-incb guns and mortars. In his request for the details, Adjutant-General Bradley did not this year express any preference as to who should be detailed for either po- sition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Believed to be a Crank,

ROCHESTER. July 1S.-Inquiries have been received by the police of this city from Queenstown concerning the identity of passenger arrested at that port yester- day upon the arrival of the steamer witte- kind. He was arrested for smuggling a revolver and ammunition and the author ities believe he is dangerous crank. He registered as Andrew Shearer of Rochester. The police have not succeeded in learning his identity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Sugar Inyestiration.

WAsHINGToN, July lS.-The special sen ate sugar investigation committee held a brief meeting to discuss the question of the report upon the result of their investi. gatiop, all the members except Senator Lodge being present It appeared that the reports had been prepared, but that on ac- count of the absence of Mir. Lodge it would be necessary to postpone action un- til his return.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Baseball.

National League Baltimore, 13; Brooklyn, 1. Chicago, s; Louisville, 6. St Louis, 1; Pittsburg, 5. Philadelphia, 12; Boston, ?. Washington, 2; New York, :. Cincinnati, :: Cleveland, 16
 Eastern League Games - Syracuse, ,: Wilkcsbarre, ,. Erie, s; Springfield, [. Troy. 6; Binghamton, I. Providence, z; Buffalo T
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
ihs Eik.. sau,bbIe I'm co,,,

JAMESTOWN, N. Y., July 1s.-At the meeting of the grand lodge of Elks in this city in June m injunction was served on the grand lodge restraining 1t from going to Atlantic City. The Atlantic City fac- tion of the order will move in the supreme court at Buffalo today to have the injunc. tion dissolved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Earthuuake Shock ., x, Io.,s

ST LOUIS. July 1S.-At 7:IO this morning an earthquake shock was felt. In the suburbs it was quite severe, but no danger was done.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Jnmprd E,n,n n wIna

NEW YORK, July 1S.-william Barry of 2.253 Second avenue. while suffering from the effects of prolonged spree. jumped from fourth story window at his home early this morning and was fatally injured. He Is thirty years of ace
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Sh ,t His Torn,.o,

CHIcAGo, July 1S.-T. J. McGraw, an employe of the Chicago. Milwaukee IS St Paul railroad. shot Patrick Stapleton f T leerlng at him in saloon last night Stapleton is in critical condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
TIM ELY TOPICS,

Furnished room for rent, I52 South Main street.
 To morrow will be regular weekly bar gain day at Curran's.
 Globe fruit jars are without a peer, Two Jars given to purchasers of tea or baking powder Saturday at the Union Tea Co.
 A. w. Castle has made still another re- duction in the price of choice meats. He IS bound to lead. Call and see him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
WASH GOODS.
LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS.

There has been a general mark down in these lines so that excellent bargain are to be had. You will be surprised for instance those s1.39 waists are now 9sc. The markdown is general throughout these departments at the time when you want hot weather goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
kVlIPH Inv tba Tor

WALLISGFoRp. July 1S.-PatrIck Casey, nged 65 years, was struck by train on the Consolidated road this morning and dIed In a few minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
KnIrhts nf PxthIa. nnirers

WALLINGFoRD, July 15.-Colonel Bar. Der of Wallingford has selected his staff of the Second regiment, Uniformed rank Knights of Pythias. as follows: Adjutant, G. A. Smith of wallingford; surgeon. Di F. H. Sage. Middletown; assistant sur, geon, Edeles Stearns, Meriden; commis sary, A. w. Holmes. Middletown; quarter master, l.. Van Craze. Wallingford; ser geant major, NJ. H. Norton, Bristol.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Break i'm in. p,;I,,. S,.u

CHICAGO. July 1S.-The first break in the Pullman suike occurred to-day when l5O Hollanders went to work clearing the railroad tracks near the Pullman foundry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
New  Goods.

Did you see those ladies' Fancy Silk Waists we sold so many of Saturday at s2.69 each? They are made of fine qual- ity Habutai Snk in stripes. All in desir- able shades. most of them cream white grounds with colored stripes in pink. blue grey, navy. red and black. What we sarted to say was that we should have a lot of them ready to deliver Tuesday morn ing at the same price. Just think of it Silk Waist made from good quality silk for s2 69.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
Kelly'S Advice

To his help this morning. Before you strike look at your families. look at your homes. look at your employment and look at how you live and compare yourselves with any other Bakers in any other country in this world and if you find their hours'of labor are shorter. their wages higher, and their living better and their advantages over you was brought about by a genersr Strike then you are justified in strikin and if you cannot nnd that country linen you do a great injustice to the nation that has furnished you with a good home in the hour of your netd. and there is another thing you must bear in mind when you go out: you will have to return some day and make five cent loayes just the same and remember that every hour we lose when we are young and healthy you will have to make up for it when VIC are old and fesble because the Lord has said that each man shall earn his bread by the sweat of his brow apd such has been the case since Adam was a boy. Take Kelly's Advice and you will never regret it even on old Wheat Flour because 1t makes more bread. lighter bread. -whither bread and the bread will keep moist longer than that made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-18
E. I. TURNER & co. tailoring Mans Winter Underwear
 IS A L. E5 :-

Winter Underwear at just one half the price it gpuldsSast you next October.
 600 dor. IAd{ts Gents and Children's Vests and Pants that must be turned into money at once.
 Childrenis Natural wool vest and pants. No. 16 at 5c. No. IS al Sc. No eo at He. No. 22 at l5c. No. 24 At lTe. No. as al soc. No. 2s at 2Sc, No. 90 At 3sc- This Is just one halt the regular price
 IAiies' Natural wool vest and pants. all sires. French sneck. ivory buttons. etc. and i. the best vest that has ever been cold at soc Sale price. 2ae each.
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