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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-22
Coaching Parade,

BETHLEHEM. N. H., Aug. 22.-The an- neal coaching parade took place hero Great crowds wero present from all tho mountain region.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-22
PrI,,t. an.I Nun. ExpelIed.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Aug. 22.-A number of priests and nuns who were inn plicated in political plot against Presi- dent Zelaya have been expelled from Nica- ragua-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-22
AIoxnnder May Abd!cate.

VIENNA, Aug. 2a.-The nbdication of
 King Alexander of Servia in favor of his
 father, ex-King Milan. is imminent. Q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-22
BIs.eii Leave. Boston
Prince boo. to fIonhurr.

BOSTON, Aug. 22.-Postmaster General Bissell ended his sojourn and left. for Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-22
National rennIs rournameut.

NEWPORT. K. l.. Aug 22.-The national championship tennis tournament open ed on the Casion grounds hero.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-22
Forty Dwellings Turned.

MONTREAL Aug. 22.--Firo at Priccviil' aestruyed . sawlnili and % dwellings
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-22

Ladies Oxford Ties only 49c.
 Ladies Vici Kid Oxford Ties worth $50, now 75c.
 Ladies fine Dongola Kid OK ford Ties, Philadelphia and Opera Toe, worth $l.75, now 9Sc.
 Ladies Oxford Ties, Patent Leather, Cloth Top, worth g, now $l.19.
 Ladies Dongola But Shoes, Common sense and Opera toe, regular price Sl.75, only 9sc.
 Ore lot Ladies Vici Kid But Shoes, regular price $2, now $1.19.
 Ladies fine French Kid Shoes all styles, worth $3.15, now 8.
 Children's Shoes at way down prices.
 Misses Nici Kid But Shoes worth $50, only S9c. Misses fine Dongola Kid Button Shoes worth 8, now 9Sc.
 Mems Brogans only 69c.
 Mems Calf Shoes, Lace and Congress, only 9Sc.
 Mems A. Calf Lace and Con. gress Shoes, all styles toes, reg ular price S2.5O, for $50.
 Mems fine Cordovan Shoes regular price $3.25, now S2.
 Mems fine French Calf Shoes all style toes, Congress and lace worth 800. only 2.75.
 Bows Shoes from 79c up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-22

LONDON, Aug. 2a. 1.-The Prince of waisl has started for Homburg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-22
Just Stop Grunbline and get down to
 Business.

We are all too glad to get chance to erumble. We know We nave the best country in the world to live in, and the best ought to satisfy us. We have no time to say any more to-day to our readers. BUT JUST STOP GRUMBLING, and visit the Waterbury Furniture Co, and see their line of
 Carpets, Crockery, Stoves,
 Ranges, Furniture, &c.
 There is big business ahead and we al e right in it.
 That big reduction in the price of fun erals was a master stroke, and the people who needed the undertaken knew where to come. Our night calls are answered at moments notice at District Telegraph of fee, East Main street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-22

SsiSs: SPfiS;:l $! THURSDAY,
 Bargain Day. ECONOMY being the order of the day we herewith present innu- merable opportunities to prac- tice it.
 CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
 Up Stairs.
 At sI9S Ladies Jack,ts with full balloon sleeves. large refers. perfect fitting. regular price S.5O. bargain day sl-sS.
 At s2 50 Ladies tailor made Jackets with large sleeves. moire revers and buttons. tight fitting or double breasted. reg ular price s4 9s. bargain day s2.5O.
 Ats3.5O Ladies fine English Chsyiot Jackets in brown, blue. and black satin lined, trimmed prsttily with braid. regular price s6- 50. bargain day s3.5O.
 Al $500 Ladies Paddock Coats. strictly tailor
  of light weight broad cloth, tuxedo front. regular price slO-50. bargain day $500 Ladies fine cloth Capes with lul over cape braid trimmed. regular price sS-25. bargain day s1-S0 At saOO Ladies Capes made of double faced Covert cloth with circular skirt. trimmed with braid and ribbon, reg ulAr price sL5O. bargain day sl.00 At 25c Ladies extra heavy ribbed vest. fleece lined. long or short sleeves. a gen. uine bargain. regular soc kind. bar gain day 25o Children s knit Jackets with blue and pink borders, regular price 25e. bar gain day l9c One lot of Kid Gloves. undressed Kid eolOrs and odd sizes. good quality. bargain day 25c Esty Hose. fast black. double heels and toes. regular is=ies l7c. bargain day I2se 1 AtSc Children's derby ribbed hose. fast black, regular price l2lc. bargain day Sc At 45c Night Gowns made of good cloth. large sleeves. tucks in yoke. regular price 62e. bargain day 45c Al I6c Pattern Skirts. assorted colors, regular price 25c. bargain day Ice At Sc 10 pieces of lonsdAle cAmbEic, always sold at 12Ic, bargain day Sc
 At4lc bale yard wide unbleached sheeting regular price 6c. bargain day SEc All wool scarlet flannel, regular price
 gainday I2lC l At 25c Ia riAces of cream bleAched damAsk, rrrulAr price 39c. bargain day 25c
 At l9c Turkey red table dAmask, regular price 25c. bargain day 19c
 At lOc Extra large size turkish towels. regular price 15c. bargain day To
 Al 4c Extra wide domet flannel. formerly 6c bargain day 4S pieces of bed ticking in small and large stripes. regular price lOc, bar gain day a
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21

SHOES. He wore a heavy ulster. reach
ing 10 his knees, wide collar; ulster of
dark brown Irish frieze cloth.
~ liberal reward will be paid for his
capture. T. a SIMMONS
sheriff Howard County, Kokomo, Ind"
LAFAYETTE. Feb. 15.-Special-A
tramp applied to the police authorities
this evening for lodging and, on being
Questioned as TO his home, said that he
was the man who left the Kokomo Jail
in company with Calvin Armstrong. who
looted the treasury Of Upton county and
was under sentence for the crime
The tramp IS named Samuel Young.
and was known at kokomo as John
Smith. He was awaiting trial for the
charge Of assaulting with intent to muir
der a freight conductor on the Toledo.
st. Louis & Kansas City railway. He
said that the bar that made their escape
possible had been sawed a week before
and he attributes their escape to the neg
igence of the deputy sheriff, who left
the corridor door open
He says Armstrong asked him 10 ac-
company him because he did not have
nerve enough to go alone, and that he
had not seen Armstrong since they left
the jail door together.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21

ANDERSON. Feb. 1G.-Special.-C'ol
Patrick T. O'Brien. prominent repub-
ncan politician Of Elwood and candi-
date for the nomination of county treas
urer. has caused big sensation by the
publication OF an open letter.
Recently an y P. A organization was
established there, and as Mr.. o Brien is
a catholic he lost no time in denouncing
the order in the following bitter terms:
II am reliably informed that there is
an y. p \. organization in our midst
and that a prominent Anderson-st. mer-
chant is at the head OF the same Now.
the writer Is very sorry TO think that
the good people Of EIwoOd, who have al
ways been noted for their spirit of liber-
atty would allow such dannabIy cor
rupt society 10 exist here. / will here
SKATE TO the reader what the aim or OBJ
ject. or. in short. the whole constitution
and bylaws of this un-AmeriCan set Of
scoundreIs arc: That no catholic shalt
hold public office or public trust Of any
kind The writer of this article is not
very good catholic. practically. but it is
my firm belief. nevertheless.
Now I am a citizen OF Elwood FOR
thirteen years. and have always taken
an active interest in the welfare of me
town and watched it grow to "a city. and
have given employment to several hum
dred men. and I herewith challenge any
man TO show whore my religion ever en-
tered into my business. politically. or
otherwise. 1 viii go further and state
here that the most liberal denomination
In ElwCod today is the catholic. I make
this statement without fear OF contradic-
ton
I'm conclusion I win say that I viii
be candidate for county ofIire, and
IF nominated. which I VIII be, and elect
ed. too. and ] herewith state that l do
not want the assistance of any puppy's
vote who is a member of the American
protective association.
The object of this card is to set the
enmity of this organization I do So much
dispise. Why? Because il is catholic to
hate a devil. PATRICK O'BRIEN."
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21
THE OAKS TRIAL CONCLUDED.
Defendant Declared Not Guilty of the
Murder of James Pitts.

Murder of James Pitts.
LEBANON. Feb. ESPECIAL.
jury in the Oaks-Pitts murder case re-
tired 10 consider its verdict at 1890 to-
day.
There was very little doubt rs to the
result. The defense had met every allie
CATION of the state i'm a satisfactory man
ner. At 2:l5 the jury returned its YER
dict. finding the defendant not guilty
The jury room was crowded in five
minutes after the ringing u the bell
and supreme silence reiSne1 as the YER
dict was read. That il was a popular
verdict is evident from The fact that q
very large number Of the audience
awaited an opportunity 10 congratulate
Mr.. Oaks. The state depended for con-
viCtion upon an overwhelming amount
Of questionable evidence, which was cas-
lily explained away when the facts We're
made known. The jury needed but one
ballot to acquit the defendant and Lad
II been left to a popular vote the result
would have been almost as decisive
John d. oaks said to The Sentinel cor
respondent that ne had never had any
doubts that a jury of reputable and
honest men would deal iniustly with him
and that he has a warm feeling for all
who have shown MIN friendship
He will remain IN Lebanon tonight
and attend his wife. whC is sick.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21

700 feet when boring an artesian we'll
The gas came up with such force as tn
throw a flame forty ieet in the air.
The steamship Australia, fer Honolulu.
carried a consignment of fifty cases or
rife cartridges addressed only by a ca
balistic marx. Each of the fifty cases
weighed from sixty 10 eighty pounds
The independent order II the Sons of
Benjamin convened in eleventh annual
convention AT Baltimore. Three hun
bred delegates were present from all
ever the United States and Canada.
After finding it impossible To sell rhe
Cleveland club for $4,000 or TO dispose
of any OF his players 10 other league
clubs President Robson now declares
that he viii rellam at the head Of the
Knoxville college at Knoxville, Tenn.
one Of The best Known Of the institu-
tiOns for the higher sducation of negroes,
was badly damaged The boys doruaa-
tory was destroy ed with a loss OF $5e-eoo.
Wilhelm Werner leader OF he Berlin
anarchists after being sentenced 20 six
faonths' Imprisonment. has succeeded in
escaping to Holland and IS said 10 have
he intention of processing u The United
States.
Frederick Martin. .ex-casliier Of the
Third national hank of Detroit,
wanted in the federal court TO answer to
the charge Of enbezzlement of upward ~
100000 in notes. voluntarily appeared for
arraignment
The plate niU Of the Riverside iron
works. Wheeling. held meeting To take
some action on the proposed cut ia
wages. which will average about u per
cent The cut VIII affect about three
hundred men.
capt George NJ Alden Of the steam
propeller Reaulah Of the Berwicks Bay
fish and oyster company was shot and
killed on board his boat on Bayou shane
La. by n. Nerret. The men had a row
about a woman.
At Saxse. Tex. Jim Richard and Tom
Hawkins. farmers. quarSeled over The
settlement Of an account. hawkins shot
Richards three times and Richards slash
ed Hawkins five times with bowie
knife. Both men VIII die.
IN the French chamber If deputies the
minister of husbaudrN expressed The
opinion that the tariff commissions pro-
posed increase of the corn duties To 8
francs is too much. The minister
thought that an increase in the duties
to francs was sufficient.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends 10 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
Ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 70
the needs CT physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the IasUe, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyeys
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction 70 millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession. because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
eniag them and il is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for safe by all drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well Informed, you win not
accept any substitute il offered.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21

Sedatives and opiates won't do IT, These
nerVines do not make the nerves strong.
and falling TO do this fall short OF produc-
ing the essential OF their quietude-vigor.
And while I'm extreme caseS-and these only
of nervous irritation such druEs may be
advisable. their frequent use Is highly pre-
judicial TO the delicate organism upon
which they act. and in order % renew their
ouieting effect increa sed and dangerous
doses eventually become necessary. Hos
letters stomach Bitters is an efficient sub
stitute for such perniciOus drugs. II qtliets
the nerves by bracing. ioning. strengthen
ing them. The connection between weak
ness OF the nervous system ana that of
the organs OF digestion is a strong and svm-
pathetic link. The '8itters, by imparting a
healthfuf impulse to he digestive and as
similating functions. promotes through out
the whole system a Vigor IN which the
Bitters in malaria, constipation. bilious and
kidney trouble.
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4 Narrow Escape.

ROCKVILLE, Feb. Especial
Mondays storm resulted in a peculiar
accident. Frank Fogel and his wife,
both old people. live in small house
north of town The lady is totally blind
and has been for years, yet she attends
To all her household duties and keeps
her home as neat as a pin. she needed
some water and went to the we'll to
draw it, The storm mad blown the curb
away, and she walked plump into the
opening. The we'll was twenty-three feet
deep. with fourteen feet of water. For
tunately she went down feet first with
out striking her head and ON coming 10
the surface managed to snatch pro-
lection of the rough stone wall. 1iy
great care she contrived TO feel for foot
ing until. almost exhausted, she got cut
and into the house.
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ORDERING HIS OWN COFFIN.
MIR. Drake BrOokshirc Getting Ready
for His Last Journey.

AON us sttNt SONNhtNs
LADOGA Feb. 16-Special.-M Drake
Brookshire, the father of the lion. T.. V
Brookshire. lives on his large farm near
Ladoga and is one of the most inhuen-
tial democrats in the county. He is cf
old North Carolina stock, having been
born and reared in that state lie is Of
man Of strong personality and has many
peculiarities Of speech and action.
Mr.. BToOkshire is very large man.
aud has the ruggedness characteristic of
the pioneer farmer lie has all his cloth
ing made % order. and is able To have
the best the country affords. But the
most peculiar thing he has done lately
IS 20 send for a carpenter. Mr.. II. $.
Hunting of this place. on special bus
mess When Mr.. Hunting arrived at
the country home he found AIR, Brook
shire in his usual good hUmor and i'm
the best OF health. lie was not a little
surprised when the hale old man said to
him:
i was IN at the undeTtaker's store the
other day. and 1 don't believe he has a
coffin 10 tit me. What he has are f1imsy
things. just trimmed up To look Lice. /
have always had a comfortable and Sc
cure home. and / want my coffin To be
the same. so take my measure and make
me one out of twO-inCh oak. Nail il to-
gether SO that if the devil gets me he
viii have To work for il. I have no no.
ton of dying ut present. but I want to
have my coffin ready for the occasion"
Mr.. Huntington is now making the
strong box. and Mr.. BrOokshire will
keep il until he needs it,
lie has said before that he wants no
fine hearse To haul his remains TO the
graveyard. but prefers to have the
coffin placed in one Of his own farm
wagons. and then he wants his favocite
team Of mules TO draw him to his last
resting place.
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HUNTINGTON. Feb. ESPECIAL
Several days ago workmen while tear
iug down an old los house on the Bite
farm south OF tbs city discovered the
skeleton of man under the floor. An
empty pocketboOE was also near by.
Now it has been learned by Identification
that the skeleton is that of John Nc
Allister, who lived in that neighborhood
ten years ago. MCAllister started TO
Texas with a large amount of money TO
buy land. and he was never heard of
again. His wife and two children still
reside IN Rock Creek township. this
county. lt is now supposed that Me
Allister was murdered for his money and
his body secreted in the old log house.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21
Two Years Sentence for Murder,

ROCKVILLE Feb 1S.-SpeciaI-Ed-
ward Opdenhof, a boy seventeen years
old was convicted of completely in tie
murder of Gus Kline at Lyford City,
this county, in November last. After
being out about twenty-siX hours the
Jury returned a verdict of two years
i'm the penitentiary The verdict was
something Of a surprise considering the
recent leniency of Parke county jUries
in cases of this nature. The principal
i'm the murder is one Hohsman, who will
be granted a change os venue, but the
place has not yet been determined.
Young OpdenhOff took his sentence
coolly. He is a hardened young sinner
and testified that he had always been
allowed to visit saloons and drink.
Kline's house was attacked and rocked,
and when he came out 70 defend it he
was foully murdered.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21
\ New Racing Circnit.

wINAMAC. Feb. -Special.-Today
representatives from the counties of
Cass, Pulaski, Starlle. Fulton and Mar
shall formed themselves into an associa-
ton to be known as the Panhandle fair
and racing circuit of the state Of In
diana and elected r. 5. Magne of Wilma
mac and George y. Dawson Of Roches-
ter as president and secretary respect
lively. Al the meeting dates We're fixed
for the fairs to be held a I Logansport,
Winamac, FrancisviIle, Plymouth, Knox,
BOuslon and Rochester. The present
year it is proposed to form a permanent
circuit under the above name to avoid
a conflict OF dates and advance the in
terests of places within the circuit by the
union and cooperative of each.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21
\ New SUPERINTENDENT.

RICHMOND, Feb. 16.-Special.-The
executive board Of the Werule orphans
home, composed of the Rev. Henry
Wickemeyer Henry Cutter and John
Schultz OF this city; the Rev. G.. H. Tie
bel and John Schmidt of Hamilton. O.:
the Rev. +. w. HelIe OF Upper San
dusky o.: Eli Hughes Of Hartford City
Ind, and the Rev. o. II. Mayer of Green
vile. o., have accepted the resignation
of the Rev. J. Dingledey as superintend-
ent of the home, and he was today sue
ceeded by the Rev. Henry Wickemeyer,
who will fill the position temporarily un-
til a permanent successor can be Sc
cured. The Rev. Mr.. Dingledey's re-
mOval was due to his being proven
guilty of cruelty to The inmates.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21
A Horse as n Tie-NaIIler.

WABASH. Feb 14-Special.-A horse
belonging to William McCone this city.
walked half way across the Wabash
railroad bridge over Charley creek this
morning and became fastened in the ties,
its legs slipping through. While it was
in this position the fast east-bound eX-
press, running rapidly, approached and
was stopped Just before the locomotive
struck the animal. The railroad en-
ployes tied the legs of the animal which
fought savagely, placed it on plank
and slid it 100 feet to the bank. The
horse was uninjured and ran away when
an hour
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21
An Tmnortnut Arrest.

EVANSVILLE, Feb. 16.-Special.-E.
w. Kent was arrested here tonight on
a charge Of obtaining money on d forged
check. 1t was drawn on the Louisville
bank of commerce and signed by J. S.
Kent Karl Zedler. manager of the
Sherwood house indorsed il and is the
victim Investigation showed that Kent
worked the same scheme at Cynthiana,
Ky. and Washington, Ind. He is badly
wanted at Richmond, Va, and was run
out Of Covington O.. July "A, 1898. by
vigilance committee. He had checks for
$40. 400 in his possession. He does not
want his past record investigated.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21
Restoration of old wells.

ANDERSON. Feb. 6.-Special.-Rolla
Staley, foreman OF the Sheridan brick
yards. has applied for a patent ON a
machine for the restoration of old. worn
out gas wells. which viii doubtless bring
the young man a large income when the
Importance Of his invention IS fully
known Ever since gas was discovered
in Indiana some OF the largest wells have
been decreasing i'm pressure, which In
time were finally abandoned. In many in
stances OF this kind there has been an
abundance OF gas. but its flow was
stopped by water drowning out the
volatile substance. Mr.. Staley's inven-
tion consists OF two pipes. which extend
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21
sensationnl Divorcc suit.

ANDERSON. Fen. 1G.-SDecial.--A SEN
sationaI divorce suit was filed with the
county clerk today. in which hrs George
Robinson asks for legal separat ton from
her husband and $1,000 alimony. About
one year ago Robinson ingratiated him
self into the affections of the woman
who was then the wife OF Ben Angleton.
Their attachment was too public and a
sensational divorce suit was the result
The two Were married on the ed day Of
December. since then ne has treated
her cruelty, she claims, and she asks
for divorce with d cne-thousand- dollar
package attached.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-02-21
An Ipdiautan killcd in ulinois.

KEOKUK. Ia. Feb. 1S.-John sullivan
met a horrible death on the farm of J. It.
Nelson. near Warsaw, H., yesterday.
He slipped and fell against a portable
saw his head striking first. The saw ran
into the skull. reaching the brain In an
effort to free himself Sullivan fell a sec
ord time, the saw striking the right
shoulder. running down the back. tear
ing the ribs from the backbone and cut
ting into the body. Sullivan was taken
10 Canton. Mo. where surgeons removed
part Of the skull and amputated the
right arm at the shoulder The man
died i'm a few hours. Sullivan formerly
lived at Petersburg. Ind.
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.creant had applied match The well
is owned by the Indiana iron company
OF this city. and when drilled a wear
ago, had a capacity of 4.000000 cubic
feet per day Since then the pressure
has greatly Increased y number Of ex-
pert gas we'll men were Immediately dis
patched to reanchor the well. but they
found IL was then impossible. Flames
were shooting eighty feet in the air. light
ing the country for a great distance and
the roar was deafening After fifty
hours work they succeeded in getting
the We'll under control tndaN
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4 ChIId Rurned TO Death.

RIARTINSVILLE. Feb. 15.-Special.-
Little James Crawford. the three-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. +. j.. Crawford,
living near Cope, was left alone a few
minutes tuesday. He got some matches
from a shelf and began lighting paper
in a stove. when his clothing caught fire.
He ran fro m the house into the yard and
rolled over in the snow. His screams
attracted his mothers attention and she
ran from the be rn and carried him into
the house. He lived until yeste rday af-
teGnoon, suffering intense pain until his
death