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The Newtown bee., 1894-07-27
MONITOR ANp MERRIMAC OUTDoNE.

MONITOR AND MERRIMAC OUTDONE.
 One of our young men, member of the bicycle brigade was taking his custo- mary evening spin one dark night last week. He had just passed the half-mile stone at Charter Oak place with head forward and hat over his eyes when he collided with the bicyle of young man from Ansonia, visiting in town. This young man was unseated and thrown over the parapet of bridge, landing among the alders and briars, about 20 feet below the road. The native was thrown about the same distance on the opposite side of the road and lay sense less among the rocks for some time. Like the parsons tone hoss shay" the natives wheel lay
 in a heap or mound,
 As If 1t had been to a mill and ground" Moral-Eyes were made for seeing.
The Newtown bee., 1894-07-27

Mrs Hattie Potter entertained her cou- sin, Mrs Moore from Winsted, few
 days, last week.
 Mrs Mary Clemmons is visiting friends in Naugatuck. Mrs c. s. Whiting is visiting her sis. ter, Mrs Thomas Coe. N. B Prindle and family of Birming.
 ham are spending his vacation with his sister, Mrs Henry Kuntz. Mrs Andrew Hallock and family oi Danbury are at his fathers, Albert Hallock's, for short time. The choir of the Baptist church is practicing for an old folks concert Tuesday night, in the hall. George Clemmons went fishing, last Wednesday, and while gone his little black spaniel dog wandered away ano
 has not been seen since.
The Newtown bee., 1894-07-27

GTEAL--Hes, a steel roof that is better than D shingles. If you are in need of root, drop postal to Y. c. SANFORD, Hawleyville, and will show you samples and give you prices on the best kind of a root.
The Newtown bee., 1894-07-27

(sold lots of them), the Wizard Plevs, and the three kinds ofharrovs have, are just the best tools for their work I also say to the general public that sell, cheaply, the best grades of Wagons, Carriages and Hand Sewed Leather Harness. Harness as low as S5. so.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
YALE MEN WAVED FLAGS.
The English Court Journal Thinks
II Wasn't Dignined.

There is nothing like an interna tional
contest for producing bursting enthusi-
asm, says the English Court Journal,
and we have never had a scene upon
any English athletic ground TO equal
that which was witnessed on Monday,
the occasion of the oxford and Yale
sports at Queens Club. The stand where
the American visitors had chosen to
muster had a strange aspect: II was
filled with people more or less smart,
but all intensely patriotic.
The outward symbols which marked
the partisans OF Yale were blue silk
cloths embroidered with the name OF
the American university: these the
ladies hung over the front OF the stands
or caught up to wave when occasion re-
CURED. Cornfiowers in huge market
punches were hung about the persons
OF the "Yaleites," regardless OF effect or
expense. The men presented a most
undignified appearance. with the Stars
and Stripes" tied to their umbrellas or
bundled under their arms, ready to be
produced and waved in the faces OF the
crowd.
1t must be admitted. however, that II
the Yale" partisans were over-demon-
stratiye, certain elderly Britons could
scarcely contain themselves, and when
the Union Jack was hoisted relea sed
themselves with cries OF "Ha, ha, Eng
land"" accompanied by endeavors to
lose their hats In the crowd. and other
gambols.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
EzETA kept OUT OF FRISCO.
Bennington Met and Detained by
a Naval Aide on a Tug.
Salvadorian Prisoners May Be Re-
turned without Coming Ashore.
(By Associated Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. l6.-The Ben
nington Is detained outside the Golden
Gate. having on board Antonio Ezeta,
and three other fugitives from San Sal
vador. The gunboat was met and de-
tanned by an aide to the Mare Island
Commandant with secret orders.
Gen. Ezeta and his brother refugees
viewed the approach of the tug Sea
King. carrying the aide, with apprehen-
sion, which was changed to consterna-
ton when they learned that the gun
boat was 20 be detained at sea awaiting
the arrival from Washington of docu-
ments affecting their freedom.
They made attempts to send letters
ashore by the crew of the Sea King, but
Commodore Thomas. OF the Benning-
ton, kept them carefully under his eye
and frustrated their plans.
The arrival from Washington Of war
Is now eagerly awaited Not until they
any further visit to the Bennington, and
no one but an accredited ofticia. from
the Navy-Yard will be permitted on
board the cruiser.
The steamer City of Sydney sails for
Central American ports next Saturday,
and 1t Is the opinion of Assistant Dis
trict-Attorney Knight that II the war
rants arrive in time the refugees will
be transferred from the Bennington to
her decks and will never set foot on
San Francisco soil.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
DENOUNCED THE SISTERS.
Walter Hanley Abused Two Nuns
in a Brooklyn Street.
nc Was Thrashed, Locked Up and
is Held for Trial.

Walter Hanley. an insurance agent,
thirty years old, of 25s Adams street,
Brooklyn, was arraigned in the Adams
street Police Court this morning and
sent to Raymond Street Jail until
saturday, charged with insulting two
Sisters of Charity.
Charles Graney. Of 2l8 Fulton street.
was the complainant. Yesterday after
noon Graney met the Sisters of Charity
In front of his house and was about to
give them some money when Hanley.
hand. VI ITO
What do you give these people money
lot! ne asked with an oath. Don't
you know they are fakes?'
me Two Sisters ran away to ESCAPE
nanieys abusive words. Graney be-
came Indignant. He thrashed Hanley
man. po''se
Your Honor" said Hanley this morn
ing to Justice Walsh. IT am glad you
are going to try my case.
am an insurance agent, Here IA
my. card. I have business to attend to
and wish to have the case tried at
You go to jail until Saturday" said
Justice Walsh, land then we will talk
about your business"
Hanley was eld into the prison van
that he was a much a bused
citizen and vowing vengeance upon JUS
ttce Walsh.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
BROOKLYN NEWS.
RACED HER BOILER APART.
Rev. ]. A Aspinwall Severely
soslded on His Yacht Vanish.
The observation-disclosures Recover
ing from His Injuries.
SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS, N.

SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS. N.
who was severely scalded in the acct
dent on board his steam yacht Vanish
Yesterday, is much improved this morn
ing. and he is expected to be out again
in a few days. The accident has caused
something of a gloom here. and the in
dications are that the races. which have
been q feature, will be discontinued.
Mr.. Aspinwall Is well known to New
Workers. Although a clergyman of the
Protestant Episcopal Church. he has al
ways been an ardent yachtsman, and
has been the owner of over twenty
racers Until two years ago he lived
at Bay Ridge. and then he moved to
Washington, where his charge Is To-
Gated. He owns a neat little house
here, which he occupies during the Sum-
He had his yacht Vanish built by the
Herreshoffs, about year ago, at
cost of 5000. 1t is an open launch, Is
feet long, with Herreshon tube boilers
and triple expansion engines. 1t has an
average speed Of twenty miles an hour.
]. l.. Hutchinson, of Barnum. Bailey
& Hutchinson's Circus fame, also owns
cottage here, and the yacht Imp.
Jarvis b. Edison, of New York, also
lives here during the Summer. He
owns the yacht Palos. Several other
Summer residents own yachts, ali Of
them being about the same size.
While there never has been anything
like regular match between the
yachts. every day witnesses a number
Of brushes" One of these brushes
was taking place yesterday when the
accident occurred. The yachts engaged
In 1t were Palos, Imp and Vanish.
1t was close race all the way
through, when suddenly the tubes in
the boiler of Vanish burst. This
caused an explosion of water gas, which
gnited at once, enveloping the whole
angine-room in flames. The engineer
Jumped overheard and was rescued by
means Of an oar thrown from Palos.
Mr.. Aspinwall, who remained in the
boat, was badly scalded.
Vanish, which was towed into the
narbor was seriously damaged.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
SHE GUIDED THE GENERAL.
How . Brave Little Girl Aided the
Confederates.

Confederates.
When Gen. Forrest. of the Confederate
forces. was In fierce pursuit of the raid
ing party Of Col. Straight. a brave little
girl became his helper One day. says
Youths Companion. when he was near
ing the bridge over the Estananla this
lassie.. fourteen or fifteen years old, ap-
peared In the road before him and signed
.r5 1he YANKEES ssa ss have hsted at the
you II you go within sight"
Isn't there ford above where we can
CROSSE asked Forrest.
"Oh. yes. little more than a mile
above there IS good ford"
Well, can't you guide me to it,
Yes, indeed! Take me up benind you.
l know the way well"
She climbed stump. sprang up be-
hind him and pointed out the route he
must take.
Now, you had better stop here" she
said after they had gone nearly a mile.
can see you, from the ford. By this time
they may have sent some soldiers up
there, and they, will shoot you II you
pass that point"
So Forrest dismounted, and accom-
panied by several of the officers at the
mead of the column advanced to the tim
enemy at the ford opened Are upon them.
He was amazed and alarmed when the
little girl darted past him. and. spread
ing out her little frock. cried:
Get behind me! Get behind mel
He snatched her up, drew her to a
drove back the enemy. No Drawer SOL
der than his little helper had ever en-
tered the field.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
CUPID VERY BADLY TANGLED.
Two Daughters Elope After a Dime
Museum Filtration.
The High Kicker's Groundle .yesl.
ousy Of the Ossifled Lady.

Here Is n tale Of mixed-up loves. nckIs
ana transferred affections. marital In
felicity. Opponents and museum freaks.
III contains plots for whole series of
novels, and comes from Newark.
Joseph Neugebauer, OF 4s9 South Tenth
street. Newark. is the father OF two
daughters, Lizzie and Barbara, respec.
lively eighteen and sixteen years old.
Both girls had a penchant for dime mu-
seums, and frequented palace of freaks
on Market street. Here, II Ia said. Liz
zie's artistic soul was stricken by the
fresco work which covered the tattooed
mans anatomy and began q desperate
filtration.
Recently at this same museum, NIL
dred Martini" the lady whose double
knuckled knees permit her to comfort n
nigh kicker, was welded publicly to
Jacob Hartmann, of lsl South Orange
avenue. Milded's maiden name was
really Rebecca Little. At this wedding.
II appears. Lizzie became smitten with
the bridegroom, and her sister was rnads
acquainted with ]. p. T. Sander, Of 20
Fifteenth avenue.
ten days before his high-kicking bride
charged him with undue familiarity with
the ossited lady, whose heart seemed
not at all affected by the process which
converted her into a statue. He retail
lated with an accusation of bigamy.
The result seems to have been that
Hartmann deigned to smile upon the
enamored Lizzie. although her stern
parent forbade him the house. Yester-
day the couple were strolling together.
when Neugebauer came upon them'
While his hand was uplifted In traric
style, Hartmann whipped out q mar
r ~ certificate before the astonished
been married on Monday BY q Justice q
the Peace. -
Barbara's love affair had ripened ON
that same evening. and the AMAZED
rather was Informed that she also had
quaintance.
Now, Neugebauer doesn't realize lust
where he is at. but has renounced both
daughters. as a preliminary step. Hart
mann, II appears. has been daily visit
ing the museum, and the high kicker
mas continued to fume at his fiIrtationa
with the ossifed lady. = = -
Hartmanns father-in-law seems IN
consider that the proper caper IL for her.
to take the initiative and begin biTamy
proceedings against her much -wedded
spouse. - -
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
WHO FELT THE EARTHQUAKE?
New York, 1t Was Predicted, Would
Be Rent Asunder To-Day.
Buildings Seem to BE Safe and Pro-
fessor Falb Is Missing.

Don't get excited II you feel the ground
trembling under your feet to-day. The
trembling may mean that Prof. Falb's
prediction that New York is to be des-
troyed by an earthquake to-day is COM
Ing true, or It may not. II you are
sporty and are cocksure that the
trembling is not in your knees instead
of the ground. hurry right down to Park
Row, Just opposite the north end of the
Post-Office. and place a bet with the
bookmaker you will find standing there.
This bookmaker is offering 100 to that
Falb isn't In II at the finish OF the day
Now, Prof. Faib is an Austrian
prophet of more or less renown, and he
Is running a close race with Prophets
Virgins and De Voc In predicting dire
things which he declares the fates are
about to precipitate upon this unhappy
tariff-tortured continent, and particu-
larry upon New York City.
There is some doubt as to the present
whereabouts of Prof. Faib, but Il is safe
to presume that he isn't in New York
to-day II he has any faith In his own
prediction.
His forebodings OF evil were given to
the Western world through the medium
Indiana. This fact however, should not
give rise to a suspicion that Prof. Falb
's press agent in disguise for ex-Presl-
dent Harrison. for had he meant to pre-
dict a political earthquake he would
have fixed the time in November instead
of In August.
To allay whatever Of fear may have
been occasioned by the reprinting of
Prof. Falb's prediction In Eastern news
papers. II is only proper to state that
Uncle Sans paid weather manipulators
in this city, who are up to the tricks
Of the elements themselves and quick to
discern nasty move on the part of any
or all of them. having examined their
futures vainly in search of an. entry
relating that this is our day to shake"
II these local prophets are to be be-
lieved. Prof. Falb's prediction Is easily
explained. They contend that the pro-
fessor must have gotten into one. Of the
malarial swamps for which Indiana is
noted, and collected a fine, large assort-
ment Of 'chills," otherwise fever and
days he has gotten his dates mixed
with his predictions. So. while we are
waiting here to be shaken into the next
world, the professor may be enjoying
In Ind ana the shivers he mistakenly set
down for New York.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
LICHTNINC'S HAVOC.
Houses and Barns Struck and
Many Persons Stunned.
Terrified Sunday School Children
Huddled Under a Pavilion.
The Storm OF Last Night Was Very
Severe in New Jersey.

tSpecial TO The Evening WorldD
NEW BRUNSWICK. N. j.. Aug. 1s-
The storm of last evening ragged with
unusual violence in this city and vicini-
ty The local telephone service was
paralyzed. and of the six trunk telephone
lines but one remained intact. Trees and
barns were struck by lightning and sew
eral persons were stunned. No fatalities
were reported.
At Boyuton Beach, day Summer re-
sort near here, the Sunday School ex-
cursionists from this city huddled to-
gether In the dancing pavilion during
the storm. Lightning struck the wooden
building and huge sheets OF flame played
about the grounds, presenting a terribly
Ing spectacle to the hundreds OF chill
dren and their parents.
drenching rain. Once an electric shock
seemed TO pass through the whole
crowd and many screamed in terror.
Branch division were washed out OF
South Amboy. causing a delay to all
trains. Of two hours.
NEWARK, N. j., Aug 1.-THE centre
or last nights storm seemed to break
over the little town OF Caldwell. and
there was considerable damage done
BY. both the, wind and the lightning.
at its height. lightning struck the large
barn OF Lsmuel Stager on the outskirts
OF the town. In moment the structure
was IN Dlaze, ana De1ore the neighbors
reached the scene the barn and outbuild-
ings, together with the hay barracks,
were on fire.. The horses and cows were
saved. but all OF the wagons were burned
me Tors as about 81 900. partly insured.
Many trees were struck by lightning
The storm was very severe In this city,
many streets being flooded with water.
ELIZABETH. N. j.. Aug. 16-During
the severe thunder and lightning storm
last night an electric bolt struck a house
on the vail estate. In Clark Township,
seven miles from here, and knocked
out part OF the foundation, shattered
the side Of the building and stunned the
| inmates.
Mrs. Marshall had her feet badly
burned by the lightning and will be
crippled for some time. One OF her
daughters was knocked senseless by the
| shock
Another bolt struck a large tree in
front of the house. splitting It In two.
me electrical storm was very severe
throughout Union County. Many houses
were struck In Elizabeth and Railway,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
BOLD BOY THIEVES At WORK.
Goodman and Mucoi, Each IA,
Grabbed Watches
Victor Sanity, 10, Accused of Robbing
a Fruit Nender of $47.

Julius J. Goodman, a fourteen-year-
old boy, who tells many stories as to
where his home is located was ar
raigned In the Tumbs Court this morn
ing for stealink a gold watch from
Frank Ninten. OF % St. Marks avenue,
Brooklyn.
Mr.. Vinten was standing in a doorway
at the Post-Office last night at $50
o'clock. during the shower. The door
way was filled with people, among
whom was the Goodman boy
During the heaviest part of the rain
Goodman grabbed the watch and darted
out into the street. The boy was
the doorway, to Church street, where he
was caught by Policeman Manning, OF
the Churcn street station.
The boy told u story that he was
hungry and had no money. and that 1t
was In mt OF despair that he took the
watch. He said his home was In Dallas,
Tex. and that his father was a dry
goods merchant.
In court to-day he said he had no
home. He admitted taking the watch.
whicn was valued at $lOO. Justice Grady
held him In ,vOo bail Tor trial.
Carminio Fraire, peddier, Of l8l Null
berry street. was complainant against
Peter Muccl, a tourteen-year-old Italian
boy. of ill., Mulberry street, whom he
charged with stealing his s. silver watch
Canal and Mulberry streets last even
Ing talking to some friends. The watch
was in his pocket until the boy came
along and grabbed 1t. breaking the chain,
Mucci then ran down Mulberry street,
and Policeman Haggerty. of the Eliza
beth street station, arrested him.
He had thrown the watch into the
street, where the officer recovered II.
Justice Grady held Mucci In $500 bail
for examination.
Victor SANITY. fifteen years old. of i2l
Baxter street, was held for the larceny
of N1 from james Pheodoroeuio. of lU7
Washington street, proprietor OF a fruit
stand at Nesey street.
Tuesday afternoon the fruit dealer
was counting his money, when a Gus
toner came along. He laid the money
on the stand. and. 1t Is claimed, SANITY
appeared and took II.
The fruit dealer knew the boy by
sight. and he informed Detective Hahn.
OF the Mulberry street station, who ar
rested Sanity In bed at his home at II
o'clock at night. He denies the charge.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
WATCH GRADERS CAUGHT.
They Renped n Harvest While the
Carmencitas Were Parnding.

The Carmencita Chowder Club, which
has a clubhouse In West Thirty second
street. marched through a number OF
streets last night to the accompaniment
of a loud band and a quantity Of fire
works. They were followed by a crowd
Of colored men, who made II their bust
ness to grab at the watch chains OF peo-
pie who were viewing the parade as II
passed. A number of complaints Of lost
watches and attempted robberies were
reported at the West Thirty-seventh
street station. and the police of that
precinct made two captures.
Isidor Chlebowski. OF 433 Eighth ave-
nue., a halter. was standing In front of
his place when the parade passed. Os-
car jackson, twenty nine years old. who
lives at 24 Seventh avende, grabbed at
Chlebowskis watch chain, but only sue
ceeded in getting tie chain and two gold
charms. Detective Allan Hay happened
to be near, and captured the thief. .
Jacob Harris, colored. twenty-five
street was also arrested for stealing a
watch from William l.. Cloke. of 81
Mercer street, Jei sey City. while the
parade was passing In Thirtieth street.
Harris. when pursued by Cloke and a
policeman. threw away the watch. but
was captured after a run OF three
blocks. Both the prisoners were held
for trial
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
sMOKELEss POWDER.
inventor of the Calling Gun Talks
on tho Invention.

People are not yet educated to appre-
ciate the enormous revolution in future
warfare. caused by the invention Of
smokeless powder" said the famous DR..
Il. j. Gatling. inventor of the machine
gun that bears his name. to a reporter
for Washington newspaper the other
day.
Already 1t has made obsolete between
100000 and 100000 of muskets in Eu-
rope that were built to shoot black
powder. not to speak OF the millions of
cartridges, all Of which the countries
possessing would be willing to sell for
a song. Here is a vast sum OF wasted
capital. but II Is the inevitable result
of progress, Our army guns in this
country will soon be In the obsolete
category, for to keep pace with the rest
of the world We will have to adopt
smokeless powder, too. A gun loaded
with II will send a bullet just twice
as far as the black powder does. Again,
the new invention changes military tao
tics entirely. for in the battles Of the
future troops will never display them
selves en- masse to the enemy. Open
fighting, as has been customary through
all the ages Is a thing of the past. for
1t would mean utter humiliation. II
smokeless powder had been in use dur
ing the late civil strife the war be-
tween the States wouldn't have lasted
ninety days"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-16
DEAD IN HIS BERTH.
Richard Burns, Of Cambridge, Ex-
pires on the Steamer Priscilla.
Boarded the Vessel at Boston While
Intoxicated.
Death Supposed to he Due to Aico-
holism or Apopiexy.

Richard Burns, presumably a resident
OF Cambridge. Mass, was found dead in
his berth. No. ~, at $50 o'clock this
morning. on board the steamer Priscilla.
of the Fall River line. from Boston.
According to the story OF the purser
Burns went aboard at Fall River about
1890 o'clock last night. He was evidently
under the influence OF liquor. He paid
his fare to New York.
James Holmes, of $50 Eighth avenue.
New York, a porter on the steamer.
showed Burns to his berth on the lower
deck, at Ito o'clock this morning. and
nothing more was seen OF him until $50
A. NJ. when he was found dead.
Burns was fully dressed when found.
having turned In TO sleep In his cloth
ing.
As soon as the Priscilla reached her
dock the Coroners' ONCE and the police
were notified Of Burns's sudden death.
Shortly before 10 o'clock a gentleman,
who declined to give his name, but who
said he was acting for Coroner Schultze,
accompanied by Policeman Finnerty. of
the steamboat squad. boarded the
steamer and examined the body.
Burns was about forty-hve years old,
anu, according 10 coroner SChultZe q
representative, had died from alcohol
ism or apoplexy.
In the dead mans pockets was
found pay envelope. marked Metro
politan Sewerage Commissioners. /"
written on the envelope was Burns's
name and 1925.
Besides the envelope mentioned there
were In the dead mans pockets $40. 10 In
money. knife, a key. memorandum
book. a card. letter and a half-pint bot
tie OF whiskey.
The memorandum book contained moth
ing but the address MRS. Woods, So
Beach street, city presumably Boston).
The card bore the name Of Alice
Wilson, rs Pitt street. Boston"
The letter was written In lead pencil
and addressed to Richard Burns, 10
Porter street, Cambridge, Mass" 1t was
dated May 10. 1894, and began Dear
Friend Dick" and was signed "Tilley."
The letter contained nothing except that
the writer had returned to Boston and
felt Burns's absence from the city
very much, for which she expressed re-
greet.
A permit was issued for the removal
of Burns's body to the Morgue. and
Capt. Gardner. agent of the Fall River
line, .telegraphed the address on the pay
envelope and also that on the letter OF
Burns's death.