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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Breckinridge's Defense.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Curiosity is rampant among lawyers as to the line of defense which the array of five able law. yers retained by Congressman Breckin ridge has marked out for him. For time after the revelation of the secret marriage of Colonel Breckinridge to Mrs. Wing in New York on April 29 was made public it was the general opinion that this circum stance would form the basis of the defense, but the attorneys for MT. Breckinridge have lately intimated to the contrary.
 Even had they not said so, it is fact that all the promises of marriage alleged by Miss Pollard to have been made to her, except the statements in the presence of Major Moore, were before the date of the clandestine marriage. Moreover it seems to be established by preponderance of the authorities that the promise to marry made by married man furnishes ground for breach of promise action in case it Is accepted in good faith by the other party, who is ignorant of his legal disability tc fulfill the contract.
 - The mystery of the defense will be solved in a few days, however, for it is the pres ent intention to place Colonel Breckinridge on the stand as the first witness in his own behalf. It is evident that his attorneys place their principal reliance upon the story whlch ne Will tell, ana rom then sanguine state of mind it seems proba ble that they must have in reserve resources which have not yet been made known That Colonel Breckinridge's recital will be a long one was foretold by one of his attor. neys when he said that the defendant would doubtless be on the witness stand three days. This attorney prophesied that the trial will continue for two weeks ol more longer. He said that the cross ex. animation of Miss Pollard would consume two days more; that Colonel Breckinridge would be on the stand three days; that two days would be occupied in reading dep ositions for the defense and three days in closing oratory for the ears of the jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
LA BRETAGNE ASHORE.
The French Steamer Lost Her Bearings Il
 the Fog.

The French Steamer Lost Her Bearings In
 the Fog.
 NEW YORK, March 19 The general trans atlantic line steamer La Bretagne, Captain Rupe, from Havre March 10 for New York, ran ashore late last night at point about 12 miles east of Fire island A dense fog prevailed over sea and land at the time, and navigation along the coast was there by rendered difficult and dangerous. The steamer, which was due to arrive in New York on Sunday morning had been caught in the fog and was bringing it along with her when the accident occurred.
 Owing to the extremely thick weather and perhaps a miscalculation as to the strength of the current, the steamer lost her bearings. It may be that the fog shut out the Fire island light, from which west bound vessels shape their course for New York
 There was not much sea on, and the wind was coming out of the south and blowing only light breeze. The captain of the steamer sent boat ashore with 8 message to be sent to the agents of the company in New York notifying them of the accident. None of those in the boat would give any details or explanation of how the accident occurred.
 Men from the life saving station went to the scene of the accident to give whatever assistance they might be called upon to render. It was not believed, however, that their assistance would be required. The steamer could not be seSn well from the shore, but to all appearances she was not hard aground and was resting easily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The funeral of the infant child of MT and Mrs Stek of 5S Green street, was held yesterday afternoon.
 The funeral of Carmine Spallings who died at the residence of her parents 32 Jackson street. Saturday night, took place yesterday afternoon. Interment was in Calvary cemetery.
 The Lithuanian Catholics are con- sidering the advisability of changing the proposed site of their new church. It is understood that many of the members of the society are opposed to building the church on the South Wilson street lot The property of G. B. Lawrence on Law renee street is being considered and it is thought will be decided upon as much more suitable for church purposes.
 The funeral of John Dwyer, aged 33 years, who died Sunday at his late resi- dence, 36 Jackson street, will take place at 8:3O sharp tomorrow morning. to St Pat rick's church, where mass of requiem will be celebrated. The deceased was an ex-member of Go G, c. N. G., also mem- Der of the Brooklyn Athletic club and Sheridan council, K. of c. He was the brother of William Dwyer and Mrs NJ. J. Collins.
 The biggest excitement that was ever known around this part of the town oc- cured about II 30 this morning. A young man entered the Italian shoe shop in the Mahaney block on North Riverside street and placed small box on the floor telling the shoemaker that it contained a pair of shoes which he wanted repaired. The young man immediately left the shop and few minutes later the shoemaker picked up the box and united the string which held the lid down. He scarcely had time to remove the cover when a nest of snakes pushed their heads out of the box hissing and squirming in an excited manner. The affrighted Italian uttered a terrific shriek, threw the box on the floor and fled into the street shouting for help. Officer John Brickel appeared on the scene and with the assistance of several others who were attracted to the place, most of the reptiles were killed. The snakes were flat headed adders and fought the crowd furiously. There were fourteen of them killed and two found their way into the Italians bedroom and could not be found. Each one measured over sixteen inches in length. The Italians son says he knows the young man who left the box Tn the shoe shop and in company with the officer hunted the different streets around here in search of him, but no trace could be found of the practical joker. The officer thluks he will have him in the lookup before night, though. The snakes were of a very poisonous variety and if the man is found he will be sternly dealth with.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
ALBANY GOSSIP.
A Busy Week For Both Houses Begins To-
 night.


 ALBANY, March 19-The legislative week that opens tonight promises to be one of the most lively sessions, for in both houses the calendar contains many bills of great interest and some of which will be fought not alone on party but on factional grounds. In the senate the bipartisan po- lice bill for New York city is upon the gen. eral order calendar for today.
 On Tuesday morning Senator Persons canal improvement bill, which the Repub- hcan senate caucus decided to cut from Il ,000, 600 sp $300, 600, will be the special or der. This is likely to provoke some lively discussion, the Buffalo Republican sena- tors believing that it should be left at its original figure.
 On Wednesday in the senate the Sexton blanket ballot bill, amended so as to pro- vide for an individual paster ballot for illiterate voters, will be the special order, and immediately following its discussion the bill of the same senator providing separate school commissioner ballot to be used by women voting for school commis- Bioners will be taken up for debate. There are other events which will serve to make the work interesting, The Troy investiga- tion by the special senate committee will be continued and will be made more sen sational by the taking of evidence relative to the election day murder. On Monday the state board of health investigation will be taken up in this city, and the same day the state board of charitSes will give out its findings in the investigation of Superin- tendent Broadway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
RIVAL ROADS AT WAR.
Two Railroad Armies Are Now Waiting ts
 Begin Fighting.

Two Railroad Armies Are Now Waiting to
 Begin Fighting.
 WOODBINE, N. J., March 19.-This little village has been in a ferment of excite ment. The trouble between the West Jer- sey and South Jersey railroads over the latter's attempt to cross the tracks of the former has become critical, and 1t now seems as though the controversy will end in bloodshed.
 All the employees of the West Jersey road are now encamped near the crossing and have been re-enforced by large body of men whom the company has hired to protect it's property. Great fires have been burning all day, and the gathering is like that of an army ready for battle.
 A few miles distant the workmen of the rival road are encamped, and about mid way between the two forces is the force of 75 special officers sworn in by Judge Vest colt to preserve the peace.
 Sheriff Hand, with 20 policemen, occu- pies quarters in the village People for miles around journeyed to the scene of the expected battle, but the vicinity of the spot where the battle may be fought is quiet.
 The work is to be pushed soon and the attempt made to effect crossing on the forbidden ground. A gang of Italians will arrive from Tuckahoe, it is expected, and they will be backed by the South Jersey roads army. They will be met by the contending forces of the rival faction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
BITS FROM THE WIRES.

Severe snowstorms have been prevalent throughout Bohemia.
 The conditisn of ex-Senator Dawes of Massachusetts is much improved.
 Secretary Carlisle has received from 8 New Yorker a contribution of S10 to the conscience fund.
 In Montevideo the deadlock on the presi- dentiai question continues, with ho sign of its being speedily broken.
 Poorman mining property. in Coeur d'Alene county, Ida, has been sold to Eng fish capitalists for $500, 900. seI =
 During an encounter with 6 burglar in Whittier, Cal, the Rev. Andrew Carson was shot through the lung and will die.
 Capture has been made in the City of Mexico of Emilio Vasquez, the notorious bandit of San Joaquin, who has long elud- ed the law.
 The Providence park commissioners have voted S3, 900 for the preservation of Slate rock, the famous rock where Roger Williams extended his hand to the friend ly InGians.
 William M. Hall, a custom house weigh CT in the Atlas storehouse, Boston, died of apoplexy, and George H. Prior, man. ager of the stores, was so affected that hss too, died of apoplexy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
A London Murder.

LONDON, March 19-This city has for a comparatively long time been exempt from murder, but sensation has been caused by the discovery of crime that in its de- tails somewhat resembles the notorious Gouffe murder that occurred some time ago in Paris.
 The scene of this latest London horror was in Grafton street, in the Soho district which is infested with foreigners of the lowest class. It was in the immediate vii cinity of the house in which the murder was committed that the police recently raided the anarchists clubs. An Austrian woman named Marie Hermann, who is well known to the police as night prow- Ter, recently rented small room in a house in Grafton street. On Thursday night last, in company with an elderly man, she was seen to enter the room. Subse- Quently loud quarreling was heard in the room by other tenants in the house, but as wordy wars were of frequent occurrence no attention was paid to this disturbance.
 A woman named Hutchins, who lodged with the Hermann woman, on Friday found blood stains on sink and spoke to the Hermann woman about them. The latter passed the matter off lightly but on Saturday she changed her lodgings, taking better apartments in Marylebone street. She took with her heavy trunk, which she asked should be carefully handled.
 Took the Trunk With Her.
 In the meantime the suspicious of the Hutchins woman were aroused, owing to the blood stains she had found on the sink. lin addition it became noised about the house that the man who had gone to the Hermann woman's room had not been seen to leave it. The Hutchins woman fol- lowed Hermann when she moved, and aft CT learning her new address she informed the police that she suspected foul play had been done.
 Officers were sent to the house in Mary lebone street, where the Hermann woman had taken up her residence, and search was made of the apartments occupied by her. The trunk which the woman>h had been so careful about was in the room.
 The police forced it open and found in 1t the body of the missing man. His head had been battered evidently with some blunt instrument The body presented frightful appearance, aid the clothing in which 1t was attired was drenched with blood. The Hermann woman was at once taken into custody on charge of willfu1 murder.
 The body has been recognized as that of a we'll to do eX-jobmaster named Stevens. He was 76 years old. It is believed that the Hermann woman had an accomplice in committing the murder, as Stevens was a muscular man. It may be, however, that he was killed while asleep. The prisoner is 43 years old. She is ugly almost to re- pulsiveness,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
CURTAINS, l894:Spring::l094

EASTER OPENING OF KID GLOVES, Our Easter opening of Kid Gloves, will be an event of unusual interest to every lady as our stock comprises all the newest and most beautiful spring colorings.
 AN UNEQUALLED VARIETY.
 Remember the old saying to have luck you must have something new for Easter Sunday. Why not have pair of good fitting beautiful kid gloves.
 Our kid gloves are made of choice select ed skins and manufactured for us by re- liable European makers. It is an estab- lished fact that for fit. beauty and dura- bility they are unexceled.
 The exquisite elegance of the new spring shades are so pleasing they will fully re- pay every lady for visit of inspection to our kid glove department this week.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Triple Murder Inv Robhers

GUANAJUATo, Mexico, March 19-Jose Flores and Sixto Martinez entered the resi- dence of Pedro Letrero, aged 90 years, and stabbed the old man to death with knives. The deed was witnessed by two grandchil- dren of the murdered man, and they began to scream. The villains thereupon killed them both-a boy aged 9 years, and his sis ter, aged 5 years. They then. robbed the house and made their escape-A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
LyncIled by Bows,

LEXINGTON, Ky, March 19.-John Par rott, who lives at Forest Hill, found his 12- year-old son dangling by rope from the limb of a tree. The father cut the rope and by applying restoratives he soon re stored his son. The boy said that two companions, one of whom was Dan Slavin, became enraged at him for some trifiing occurrence, and seizing him they procured a rope and hanged him in real lynching style. The rope was tied to the trunk of the tree, and the boy was left hanging. Mr. Parrott procured warrants for the arrest of the hoys
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Seveil Killed, Fifty Injured.

GREENvILLE, Tex, March 19-A tornado passed over Emory, the county seat of Rains county, 30 miles south of Greenville, destroying the western part of the town, killing ' persons and injuring about 30 others. E~
 The news reached this city, and an UT ge1t request was sent by wire that all the physiciahs that could do so should hasten there. a5.s"a5
 A special train bearing physicians and reporters from Greenville has arrived at Emory. The train was met by 8 panic stricken body of citizens. The reporters and physicians hurried to the postOffice, where & dozen persons lav on stratehars
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Two Ffrehugs Caught.

PERU, Ind, March 19-The mystery sur rounding the incendiary fires in this city for the past two months has been solved. William Roots and John Gould, each about 20 years old, were discovered start ing fire. They were captured and have confessed to having caused all the fires. Dime novels and dissipated habits are said to be responsible for the acts of the boys
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Champion High Diver Dying.

SAN FRANC1sCo, March 19.-Joseph Lou venmark, the champion high diver of the world, will probably never take another header. As he was about to make a 70 foot jump from tower at the ocean beach he was seized with severe hemorrhage of the stomach. The doctor is doubtful of his recovery. He made his great record of S2 feet at Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Victim of His Own Foolishness.

SCRANTON, Pa, March 19.-John Hig- gins took revolver that had not been used for several years into the sitting room, where his sister and father were, and pointed it at them. They warned him against such reckless actions, but his reply was that the weapon was not loaded. To prove his assertion he placed the weapon against his temple and pulled the trigger He was dead before medical aid could be summoned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Wants, For Sale, To Rent.

W ANTED-A neat appearing man. to work w Eight hours daily at light work. Apply with reference to James Brennan, Church St, New Haven, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Troops Withdrawn From Denver.

DENVER, March 19-General McCook has withdrawn the federal troops from this city to Fort Logan. The proceedings against Mayor Vanhorn and Police Com missioners Rogers, Barnes and Mullins for
 contempt of court in having violated the injunction issued by Judge Graham on be half of Messrs. Orr and Martin, the com missioners removed by Governor Waite, will come up before Judge Glynn this
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

E CHICAGO, March 19.-Bill Nye has decid- ed to stop featuring. He says: ''The fact is I cannot keep up my writing and lectur- ing. The work is too hard, and then my family are anxious to see more of me. shall close my platform career in few weeks and go home in the mountains of North Carolina in time to gather my straw. berry crop on my model farm.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Carpenter.s Awful Slide.

CHICAGO, March 19.-At new grain ele- vator in process of erection at South Chi cago, Josef Coates, a carpenter, slipped on the roof and slid rapidly to She edge. As he was going over the ledge Coates grabbed a wall plate with his right hand and hung to it, his body being suspended at height of 100 feet. Coates fellow workmen were paralyzed with fright, and two of them tainted He was finally rescued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Duck Hunters Drowned.

PROVIDENCE, March 19.-The body of Edward H. Bennett was recovered just off Chippewanoxette point. The body of c. P. Spencer has not been found. The two young men were drowned while duck shoot ing in Greenwich bay Saturday. Their boat was overturned, and as their pockets were heavily weighted with shot and ammuni- tion it was impossible for them Co reach land,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Ferdinand Ward to Marry Again.

ROCHESTER, March 19:-Ferdinand Ward has returned to his childhood's home Gen. eseo, and it is fumored that he intends to settle in the little village permanently. It is announced that Mir. Ward will on next Thursday be married to a Brooklyn wom- an, whose name is not given out, but it is said that she is a friend of Wards first %k-ifn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

FOR RENT-Three tenementS. one of four II and two of five rooms each, private hall ways late improvements. At 273 River street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Painted In tha Pnlnit.

TROY, N. Y., March 19.-Rev Peter Havemans, while celebrating mass in St. Mary's church, was seized with heart fail ure and fell prostrate in his pulpit. The greatest excitement prevailed among the congregation. The aged divine was resus- citated and carried to his home next door, where he was reported as improving.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

w WANTED-Stuation by registered drug W gist of this state. Speaks French and English, Best references furnished. Apply to Dr Lafontaine. 10 Grand street. or write P. o. Box 235. Manchester. N. H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

ROCHESTER, March 19-Rev. Fred G. Lowe, Baptist minister, preached a ser mon here exposing the American Protect i've association. He had full copy of the constitution in the pulpit, from which he quoted. He denounced them severely and upheld the Catholics as loyal American
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
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BRoCKToN, Mass, March l9.-Police offi- cers ran across 8 crowd of sports engaged in a cock fight in an open lot The crowd, which numbered nearly 100, was taken completely by surprise, and the officers succeeded in capturing seven of the men. five teams and IS cocks, the latter valued at &8OO sit bs1s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
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ROCKVILLE, Md. March 19-WillIam Hill (colored) is in jail here charged with assault with intent to kill. He was passenger on the late train, and when the conductor tried to collect his fare he refused to pay and shot at but missed the conductor. The train was crowded when the fight began, and |, ranfc anSuad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Gtlrov and Croker I'm California,

PASADENA, Cal, March 19.-Richard Gro ker, the Tammany chief of New York, is at the Hotel Raymond, Mayor Gilroy is guest at the Hotel Green, less than a mile distant, but there has been no meeting be tween the two politicians as vet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Escsaped. but Were Recaptured.

BIDDEFoRD, Ae,s March 1a.-Two pris- oners-Della RossiR and Edward Durant- nsaae daring escape from the county jail atsAlfred. With-the aid .ofgan iron bar they broke through the wall of the Jail heafsthe roof and lowered themselves te the ground by tearing blankets into strips and tying them together! Both men were foana concealed under barn and recau= tnrea4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
socialists Tn a Grayevura.

BERLIN, March 19.-A large meeting or ganized by socialists to celebrate the revo- lution of 1s4s was held in the graveyard at Friedrichshain, where are buried many of