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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
THE MIDWINTER FAIR.
CALIFORNIA; Exposition In Golden Ga
Park Opened.

California; Exposition In Golden Gate
Park Opened.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-The California
Midwinter international exposition was
formally opened today Great preparations
had been made for the event, and the fact
that Governor Markham issued procla-
nation declaring a holiday caused gen
eral suspension of business in this city and
in the most important places throughout
the state.
The progress of the work on the 100 acre
tract in Golden Gate park which has been
set apart for the fair has been most re-
markable, and so far as the buildings and
grounds are concerned everything was
practically ready for the opening oelebra-
ton.
There has been some delay, however, in
getting all exhibits in place, though that
work is now progressing rapidly, and it is
expected that the entire portion will be
complete in very short time.
Today's celebration opened with an inn
posing street parade, which WAS probably
the largest ever seen in this part of the
coun try. 1t wascomposed OF regular troops,
brigade of the NATIONAL guard, naval re-
serve, large number of independent milf
tary companies and representatives from
all the principal civic societies and com
imercial bodies. The decorations were pro-
fuse along the line of march at the Gold.
Een Gate avenue to the park, and great
plumbers of people witnessed the process
sion.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
An Official Dinner.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Postmaster Gen
eral and Mrs. Bissell gave dinner to the
president and Mrs. Cleveland.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
AND BEARS

Are the stock market terms for those
70 who aim to increase prices and those
who try to decrease them. Bear prices are
ruling througout our establishment. The
tendency has been downward for a
long time: now it has reached the
bottom. Our windows will be full of goods
at BEAR prices for the next few weeks
we're going to bear down on the price
until we close out all of our WINTER
GOODS. Children's Clothing comes in for
it's share of cut. 1t won't cost much to
clothe your boys. One thing we have
big stock of boys all wool Knee Pants.
Can give you extra good values in
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
HIGH TARIFF ON DIAMONDS.
This Was Decided by the House After a
Days Debate.

u
Days Debate.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The session of the
senate was devoted to adiscussion of Sena-
tor Calls public land resolution and gen
eral colloquy over the federal elections bill.
A strong appeal was made by Senator Call
in favor of the homesteaders of Florida,
who, he alleged, are being deprived of their
rights by land grant railroads without au
thority of law, and he finally succeeded in
having his resolution referred to the judi
ciary committee for Il careful inquiry into
the legal rights of the question.
Senator Chandler made an effort to have
the bill repeating the federal elections law
postponed until next December but the
motion was of course easily defeated by the
Democrats on a roll call The elections
bill was still under discussion when the
senate adjourned until Monday next.
The only amendment to the tariff bill
adopted by the house during the day was
one increasi ing the duty on cut stones un-
set to so per cent ad valorem and taking
rough, uncut stones from the free list and
placing them on the dutiable list at Is per
cent ad valorem.
The ways and means committee, which
desired to reduce the duty on cut stones
from Is to 10 per cent, was overruled in
this matter. An attempt to place tin plate
on the free list was unsuccessful.
There was, as on the two preceding days,
considerable open, plain spoken opposition
to the bill on the Democratic side
Today the special order extending de-
bate three days will be brought in and
passed, but the consideration of the in
ternal revenue features of the bill, includ-
ing the income tax, will not begin until
Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

Part of the intramural railroad equip
ment of the Worlds fair is to be used in
New York suburb.
Statistics just issued prove that Pennsyl-
vsnia has greater railroad trackage per
square mile than Germany, France or Hol-
land.
An idea of the increase in the fresh meat
traffic can be gained from an order just
given the Pullman company by the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe for $50 refrig-
orator cars.
Some of the evils predicted when Ste
phenson was trying to introduce railroads
were that cows would be prevented from
grazing and hens from laying, while horses
would be driven distracted.
Country railway stations in England are
often pleasing sight to the eycof the pass
ing traveller. One Important railway conn
pany offers prizes to station masters for the
best kept platform. flower garden and Dor
ders.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
THE CLUB A LOSER.
Manager Bowden of the Duval Club Talks
of Receipts and Expenses.

OF heceipGS ana Expenses
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. al. E. T.
Bowden says that the Duval club took in
s31 900 in admissions to the fight, and out
of this the $4,000 purse and $1,000 training
expenses of the principals had to come,
making a balance to the clubs credit of
Sc, 900, and out of this the attorneys fees
and other expenses have to be met. 1--WE
are s., 900 loser by the governors interior
ence," he said.
The statement that the total receipts
were only S31 900 is generally accepted with
grain of salt.
Corbett, as champion of the world, will
have to fight for the title some time in
June, and Peter Jackson will be the man
who will go up against him.
Parson Davies has sent a telegram to his
brother, We're r. Davies, in Chicago toput
up the second deposit of 1000 for fight
in the Shareholders hands. The stake
holder is Will A. Davis of the Haymarket
and Columbia theaters and he now holds
$1,000 of Corbett's and Jackson's money,
1000 for each man.
Parson Davies said: "They say am too
foxy to let Jackson go up against Corbett,
do they? Well, they can say what they
please, but this second deposit going up
just on the heels of Corbett's victory looks
as though l meant business, doesn't it?
L We SOU d "OLtleE, luc peODle Will Sec
it when jackson and Corbett meet" The
fight will take place between the Goth and
Both of June before the club Offering the
largest purse.
The old Duval club no longer exists. 1t
broke up Friday. Some hard names passed
between one of the members and Bowden,
whose management was severely criticised.
Bowden has washed his hands of the whole
business. The other members of the club
are going to reorganize with outside CAPT
tai. They are planning to build a fine
house, with the expectation of pulling off
at least three events every winter.
There may be another battle in Jackson
vile on MarchS S. Articles were signed in
this city for glove contest between Bob
Fitzsimmons and Dan Creedon to take
place on that date. The men will fight at
middleweight for $40, 900 a side before the
club Offering the best purse.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
NEXT FIGHT IN ENGLAND.
Corbett Prefers That His Match With
jackson Should Occur There.

PITTSBURG, Jan. 27.-The fight between
Corbett and Jackson next June may take
place in England Jackson, who is playing
at local theater, has received word that
Corbett rather preferred the contest to
come off on the other side of the water on
account of the difficulties met with in the
recent match with Mitchell.
Both men, it is said, are satisfied that
the principals in the next mill fought in
this country will encounter even greater
obstacles than in the last one, and for that
reason they would willingly agree to go to
England if the inducement of large purse
was offered. jackson stated that he would
meet the champion on English soil or any
where in this country north of the Mason
and Dixon line, but he would not fight in
the south
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
sv,ndI.v,. Novel sohems.

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 27.-Robert Reynolds,
aged 20, who has been writing to ministers
in New England, New York and the west
under the name of Carrie B. Seaman and
Miss Wilson, representing himself as a
daughter of deceased Methodist minister,
Is under arrest here on a charge Of fraudu-
-lently using the United States mails. Rey-
nolds' letters offered to dispose of his ia
theirs theological library for q small sum
and requested ministers to forward the
amount -
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Mr.. CHILDs' LAST HOURS.
There Was q Sudden Change For the
Worse In His Condition.


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27-The condition
of Mr.. George w. Childs, the Philadelphia
philanthropist and publisher of The Pub
lie Ledger, suddenly changed for the worse,
and it is reported that the symptoms are
such as to cause the gravest uneasiness as
to the result.
Mr.. Childs was stricken while in his Of
flee in The Ledger building week ago
last Thursday with what was then pro-
nounced an attack of vertigo, arising from
indigestion. 1t was rumored, however, at
the time that Mr.. Childs' illness was apo
plectic in it's nature and that his friends
were very solicitous as to the ultimate re-
suit. This was confirmed few days later
by an announcement from his physicians,
who guardedly admitted that the attack
was accompanied by partial paralysis of
the lower limbs. 1t was also admitted
that Mr. Childs had suffered at least one
previous attack of similar character.
After being removed to his city home at
Twenty-second and WALNUT streets Mr.
Childs rallied somewhat, but he has been
under the constant care of Drs. Da Costa
Leidy and Morris ever since. One or the
other of these physicians remained con-
stantly at his bedside, and bulletins were
issued twice day, giving statement Of
the progress of the case. These have gencr-
ally been of q reassuring nature, but it
was almost universally believed that the
chances of Mr.. Childs' ultimate recovery
were greatly lessened by reason of his age
and the nature of his illness. The bulletins
issued for the past three or four days Were
unusually cheering to his friends, the one
issued Friday morning being the most IA
vorable of any since he became ill.
The physicians in charge of the case de-
clined to give any details save such as was
contained in the following bulletin: "Mr.
Childs has not improved. His condition
has become serious one.''
AT the Office of The Public Ledger it was
said that nothing further than this was
known, but that accurate information
would be furnished at the earliest possible
moment.
Mrs Childs, the only member of Mr.
Childs' immediate family save an adopted
son, was at his bedside, having hurried
from their country home at Wooten on the
first news of her husbands illness
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

KEY WEST, Jan. 27.-There is great ex-
element here over the attempted assassi-
nation of Samuel Prendez, Spanish cigar
maker lately from Cuba. The guilty par
ties are unknown. If caught, Judge Lynch
will probably preside. Fifty special police
have been sworn in to patrol the streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
p,.ooyered a CouuterfeIter.. Mint

BROOKLYN, Jan. 2S. Secret Service De-
tective Thomas Callahan made an impor-
tant capture of counterfeiters. Alois Fent-
man, August Nederland and one or two
others whose names are unknown had a
regular mint in their house for the manu-
facture of silver coins. The counterfeiters
used only sterling silver, and the coin WAS
the same weight as that of the govern
ment money.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
DolcevIlle's Annual Reunion.

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-The employees of
Alfred Dodge hold their tweuty-fifth an
nual reunion tonight at Dolgeville.
Roston's Big Charity Ball.
BOSTON, Jan. 27.--The reception and ball
for the benefit of the unemployed, under
the auspices of the Ninth regiment of the
Massachusetts volunteer militia, was one of
the greatest military gatherings that has
taken place in New England for years.
More than 200 people attended, and about
1000 was realized. The grand march,
headed by Governor Greenhalge and staff,
included more than 600 couples.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

NEW YORK, Jan. %. The following
steamships are due today: Othello, Ant
werp; Pocahontas, Gibraltar; De Ruyter,
Antwerp; France, London; Dubbeldam,
Rotterdam; Fuerst Bismarck, Hamburg
Germanic, LIVERPOOL; Braunschweig. Bre-
men; Paris, Southampton; Ems, Bremen;
Scandal, Hamburg; Jersey City, Swansea
Pocasset, Gibraltar. The following steam
ships sail today: Etruria, Liverpool; Fulda,
Algiers; La Bretagne, Havre; Thingvalla,
Copenhagen.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
An AHanrar In Court.

MOUNT VERNON, KY, Jan. 27.-Durin
the examining trial of Bill Newcomb for
shooting his sister-in-law Matt Burke, the
wounded woman's husband, drew re-
volver and opened fire on the prisoner. Of
f1cers soon disarmed Burke and found that
Newcomb had sustained no more damage
from the flying balls than few holes
through his clothing. The shooter was
placed in charge of an officer and later
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Says Croker Was Sent For.

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-The Sun prints a
Washington dispatch today which says:
I'm spite of the many conflicting reports
concerning his visit. it appears that Mr..
Croker came to Washington at the in
stance of President Cleveland to talk over
the political situation in New York. The
president, Secretary Lamont and Mr.. Gro
ker have been in conference, but 1t is i'm
possible to get any one of them to say any
thing on the subject"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
BROOK YIN BRIEFS.

e. 81. Bossidy, who has been visiting
his home in Lee, Mass. will return tonight.
There will be an important meeting of
the Dramatic club il the Lyceum at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
st Patrick's Total Abstinence society
will meet in their new rooms in the Lyeeum
building at 80 tomorrow evening.
The evening school on mechanical
drawing will meet as usual on Monday
evening in the Bank street school.
"A carriage belonging to James ]. Nc
Grath collided with bakers wagon on
Bank street this morning. The carriage
was badly broken up. No other damage
was done.
The big parade under the auspices of
the Brooklyn Athletic club as announced
in the DEMOCRAT took place last night and
was greater success than the club thought
it would be. The stage entertainment
that stage manager M. ]. Colloty, who had
charge of this part of the programme, did
his work in a most satisfactory manner.
James Duffy and Diana Sawtelle were well
received and recalled several fines. The
feats of the Senate brothers satisfied every
body. The singing of Gray and Dawley
was heartily enjoyed, William Shanna-
han of the st Thomas cadets, who accom-
panied the Hellman's Advance drum corps,
showed the audience some new features in
his line. James Duffy. in his Irish songs,
about by the Rose Hill Midgets, a farce
entitled marks the Lawyer" in which
Duffy, Sawtelle, Grey and Dawley were
leading characters concluded the stage
entertainment, after which dancing was
commenced to the strains of Hallam' S
orchestra with Uffendale prompting. The
committee who had charge of the affair
and to whose efforts its success is due are ::
M. j. Colloty, J. S. O'Brien, James Pow
ers, w. J. Turley, w. J. Barrett. T.
Mitchell and T. Lawlor. The entertain
ment will net about $50 for the relief
bureau and Boys club.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

WHEELING, Jan. 81. - The unskilled
hands employed in the potteries Endorsed
the action of the skilled workers in reject
ing the proposed cut in wages. AS result
about 200 hands are thrown out OF work
for an indefinite time.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Railroad Paid Her SEQ, 900 Damages.

MEDINA, N. Y, Jan. 27.-Miss Anna Ford
of this place has received 5000 from the
New York Central Railroad company in
settlement of her claim. Miss Ford was
injured in the fatal accident at Tarrytown
two Years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
RAILWAY RUMBLES.

Clearing; north winds, becoming varia-
able; slightly warmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

MACON, Jan. 27-Mrs. Stella Akeridge,
woman of 30 years, suffering from do
nestle troubles, walked into gun store,
and after getting the clerk to show her
how revolver worked she placed the
weapon to her right temple and fired a
bullet into her brain, dying instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

WAvERLY, n. j., Jan. 27.-John McCul-
Tough, ex-postmaster of this place, was ar
rested at Salem. He had moved the post
Office, mail and government property there,
thus preventing his successor, Edward
Groves, from performing his duties.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
r..Cashi.r Vail surrenders

BROOKLYN, Jan. 27.-John J. Vail, the
ex-eashier of the delunct Commercial bank,
who is now under indictment for perjury
and forgery, entered the Raymond street
Jail and gave himself up in favor of his
bondsman. Colonel Cambridge, who wished
to be relieved. Mr.. Vail will soon be re-
leased when new bondsman Qualities
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

ORANGE, N. j., Jan. 27.-One of the Con-
solidated Traction company's motormen
was drunk when he took charge of his car.
AS result he collided three times with the
same wagon, throwing the driver off once,
ran into loaded coal cart and refused to
stop to allow passengers to get off The
conductor finally compelled the motorman
to run the car to the stables
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Australian pugllist Badly Pounded.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Jan. 7.-George
Daily of Australia was knocked out by
Patsy Downey in an eight round fight here
Downey punched Daily all over the ring,
while the latter landed only two weak
blows throughout the fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
a1r.. nranImon.s Funeral.

Boston, Jan. 27.-Laura Schirmer Ma
pleson, the famous singer, who died In
New York Wednesday, was buried from
her home at 2l9 Warren street. Rev. Ed
ward Everett Hale, who christened and
confirmed her, eonductedsthe services
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

HARRISBURG, Jan. 27-The Sixth Ward
Democratic club adopted resolution call
ing upon the constituents of Congressman
Beltzhoover of Carlisle to request that
gentleman to resign or die, so that a man
can be elected who Is a true tariff reform
Democrat or an honest high tariff Repub-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Summer Residence Burned.

CORONA, n. Y, Jan. 27.-The Handsome
summer residence of Frederick Hunter,
near Flushing bay, was, with its contents
of costly furniture. relics, paintings and
bric-a. brac, DESTROYED by fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
striking Hatter. Losing Hone.

DANBURY, Conn, Jan. 27.-The leaders
of the hat unions are disheartened over
theirlpresent prospects and now fear de-
feat Desertions from the unions were
numerous, and nonunien factories are re-
ceiving many applications.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

ALBANY, JAN 27.-Hon. G. l.. Macarthur,
editor of the Troy Budget, received sum-
mons to appear before the senate commit
tee on foreign affairs next Wednesday to
give information on the Hawaiian question.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

NAUGATUCK, Conn, JAM 27.-While skat-
ing on a millpond William Callahan, aged
16, broke through the ice and was drown
ed. Four other boys of his own age went
through, but were rescued by William
vraa
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Did Miss woolson KIN Hers.,19

VIENNA, Jan. EFT is reported from
Venice that she American novelist, Con
stance Fenimore Woolson, whose death
was reported the other day, committed
suicide by jumping from the window of
the house where she lived. A seven months
attack of influenza left symptoms of in
eaDitv
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Actor Coshlan Almost Died Hiceoughing.

70
NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-Charles Co2hlan,
the actor, has been a sufferer from re-
markable complaint, and though he iS now
greatly improved he is in very weak con-
dition as the result of his illness. He had
one of those obstinate and long continued
attacks of hiccoughing that are frequently
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

BOSTON, Jan. 27.-Judge Colt confirmed
Judge Wallace's appointments of Thomas
c. Platt and Marsden j. Perry as perma-
nent receivers of the New York and New
England railroad. The bonds are set at
800 GOO each.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
The County Register Failed.

HUNTINGDON, Que, Jan. T.-Andrew
Somerville, register of the county of Hunt
ingdon, has failed, causing great sensa-
ton. Somerville conducted a private bank
ing institution.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Trying to Cut OFF Rios Water.

BUENOs ATREs, Jan. 81. - Dispatches
from Rio de Janeiro received here say that
the insurgents are trying to cut off Rios
water suDply
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
WIN Adopt the Block System.

NEW YORK, Jan. 81. - The Delaware.
Lackawanna and Western railroad will es-
tablish at once the block and automatic
system of signals
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
An Fffigy Burning Spoiled.

DULUTH, Jan. 27.-An attempt was made
to burn Congressman Baldwin in ef1igy for
voting for the free iron ore schedule of the
Wilson bill. The effigy was captured, and
the man who carried it was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Shipping Back Krupp's Big Gun.

BALTIMORE, Jan. %. Arrangements
were made for the return on the British
steamer Turret of the great krupp gun
which was at the Worlds fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
westfield's Centennial Celebrated

WEsTFIELD, N. J., Jan. 27-Westfield
| celebrated in a blaze of glory and patriot
| ism the one hundredth anniversary of the
town. A banquet was served at the West
field clubhouse, 500 invitations being is
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
New King In DnhomaH.

PARIS, Jan. 27.-Dispatchesr received here
from Colonel Dodds say that the Dahom-
cyan chiefs have elected Chief Gouthili as
king to replace Behanzin. The new ruler
of Dahomey has taken the name of King
A ooliaphO
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27

RALEIGH, Jan. GA railroad accommo-
dation train which was standing at wa
ter tank at Waterson, on the Suburan Air
line, was run into by freight H. Bow
man of Richmond and Rev. Mr.. Shaw of
Portsmouth. Va. were killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Victim of the Cold Wave.

HUDSON, N Y, Jan. 27.-The body of q
man supposed to be Maurice Murphy Of
New York city was found frozen stiff in
wood near this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-27
Rutchered and Robbed.

CREsToN Ia, Jan. FIR. G. Goodale, a
farmer, u years of age, residing alone in a
little house near Alton, has been butcher
ed his house. Two pocketbooks carried by
him are missing.