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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
WIRE WINNOWINGS.

Seven United States prisoners escaped
from Jail at Nashville.
The Ivy City race track case has been
decided against the racing men.
John Murray, Il brakeman, fell from a car
at Rutherford, n. j., and was cut in two.
Harry Wanner, on trial at Lancaster,
Pa, for killing James Jennings, was ac-
quilted.
The boilers of the cutter Corwin have
given out, and she will have to be laid up
for repairs.
Major William b. Negley, one of Pitts
burg's most prominent citizens, died sud
denly at his home.
The New York court of appeals decided
that a foreign corporation could buy and
sell real estate in that state.
Frank Osterholt, convicted of highway
robbery, at Oswego, n. Y, has been SEN
fenced to Auburn prison for five years.
The Pail Mall Gazette is now printed
wholly by the use of electrical power, thus
being the first London paper to Use cleo
tricitV.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
NEGROES WARNED OUT.
Lawless Characters Driving Colored La
borers Out of Black Rock.

LITTLE Rock, Jan. Ex-Governor FISH
back has received information of reign of
terror which exists among the colored pop
ulation of the town of Black Rock. Ac-
cording to the governors information a Sc
rious condition of affairs exists there which
may result in bloodshed.
Black Rock is the center of large man
nfacturing and lumber district, and owing
to the present financial stringency a large
number of men are thrown out of employ
ment. Among them are many lawless
Characters who have organized for the pur-
pose of driving all the negroes out of town.
They have succeeded in intimidating many
factory owners so much that they have dis
charged all negroes in their employ in fear
Of the possible consequences which might
follow their refusing to accede to the de-
mands of the white caps.
The following notice was posted in a
public place.
days take what follows, and all who have
houses rented to them must fire them, or we
will fire the houses inside of 10 days. Negroes,
don't let this slip your mind.
This was followed by verbal and written
notices to the mill and factory men that
they must discharge every negro in their
employ, or their property would be burned.
The mills and factories are guarded, and
the streets are patrolled by men armed
with winchesters. The other side claims
that they have promise of outside help,
and serious trouble seems imminent. The
colored people number about 300. About
one-third of them have left.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
supreme Bench vacancr.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-When Senator
Gray's attention was called to the fact that
his name was being canvassed to some
extent in connection with the appoint
ment to the supreme bench to fill the seat
for which Mr. Horn blower was rejected by
the senate, he merely smiled and said it
had been several years since he had enter
tanned any ambition in that direction. Not
withstanding this attitude on the part of
Senator Gray, his name was mentioned in
connection with the office in the talk heard
upon the subject about the capitol during
the day much more frequently than that
of any other man available for the Office.
The fact was recalled that President
Cleveland had seriously and very favorably
considered Senator Gray's name for the
chief justiceship when Judge Fuller was
appointed. The fact that the governor and
the legislature of Delaware were both Dem
ocratic is cited when the question of polit-
ical expediency is raised.
1t is suggested that the president may go
outside of New York in view of the oppo-
sition of the senators from that state, and
that in going outside of the state he might
also go a few miles out of the circuit and
take Senator Gray. If the choice should
not fall upon him and the president should
still desire to fill the vacancy from some
other state than New York, it is suggested
that he might appoint Judge Simeon Z.
Baldwin of the supreme court of Connecti-
cut, whose name was presented to the pres
ident in connection with the office before
Judge Hornblower's appointment was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
A GRAVE SUBJECT.
A Flash of Light on Our
Duty to the Dead.

The Jew on the Gentle, the Atheist or
the Christian, whatever may be his shade
OF belief. stands in silent communion with
himself as he looks for the last time on
the form and features of his dead friend.
What is our duty on these occasions? 1t
consists Of rendering whatever assistance
We can when called upon, and to do It
promptly and without reserve. To be
asked by the family to act as pall-bearer
IS q special mark of respect, and there Is
no excuse for being late and keeping the
funeral waiting. Hackmen are paid to be
on time, and they always have plenty OF
notice when the funeral takes place. We
have spent ten years trying TO educate
hackmen to their duty. When We want
them to remember anything we write 1t
down in red ink and paste 1t in their hats.
We know they won't forget their hats.
Very often people have to sit mp for weeks
with their sick friends and are therefore in
a weak condition. This is why so many
object to standing so long around the grave
at interment, especially in cold weather.
1t IS very easy to catch cold and disease
standing still. However. the wishes OF the
family become duty with Us. We always
make it a point to consult every wish of
the family and that is why our funerals
pass of with such little friction. Our
patrons always become our friends.
NIGHT calls IS Grand street. Telephone
call 125-I3 for store; Hip for the house.
Very respectfully,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The Third Ward Lithuanian Political
Citizens club requests that all members be
present at the meeting tonight at
1880, at 20 West Porter street
The fishing party which started out
last Monday under the management of Rob-
ert Witte returned last night and the story
they tell of their success is almost as in
credible as an eastern fairy tale. At Will
liam Borchard's bottling works on Bank
street this morning, one of the party was
reported as saying that the whole catch
amounted to 1O3 pickerel and so perch.
Very few residents of this part of the
town have found it necessary to apply for
assistance at the relief bureau, most cases
of distress having been relieved by private
charity. The Holy Name society has been
active in the performance of works of
charity during these dull times. Not only
has it relieved all cases of distress among
its own members, but has also extended its
benevolence among the poor of st. Pat
rick's parish.
a had a for sale sign on that building
lot until the weather wore the letters off
the board and no one asked me the price
of it." said resident of South Brooklyn
to-day pointing to small strip of land
about fifty feet front and one hundred
deep. This" said he, was before the lot
was purchased on which now staLds the
magnificent structure of st Patrick's
church. AS soon as it became known that
q church was to be erected here I had over
twenty persons call at my residence inside
of one week and ask the price of the lot
7 was willing to sell the place for what
considered very reasonable price, but
each person thought the sum too high.
One man who wished to buy the place at
that time, but could not agree rs to the
price, called upon me last week and offered
three times the amount of money I offered
it to him fer at the time 81 eak of. I re-
fused to sell the lot, because I have de-
cided to build upon it myself" Contin-
uing he said II often wonder why young
men with a few dollars to spend do not in
vest it in some of the building lots for sale
around here. What you can buy here for
$500 to-day you could not touch for ST.
900 five years from this time" Then the
speaker turned around and walked down
the street with the air of one who had
made the most of his opportunities, leaving
his nearer to moralize on the truth of his
little speech.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
THE YALE-HARVARD DEBATE.
Interest Increased by a Preliminary Row
Over the Arrangements.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. 17.-There prom
ises to be lively tilt between the Yale and
Harvard committees who have in charge
the debate that is to take place here on
Friday. The row began by notice in q
New Haven paper to the effect that the
Yale speakers would have a chance to re-
but their opponents arguments. This
would allow the first Yale speaker to speak
twice and terminate the debate. Harvard
did not understand any such agreement to
have been made, and as soon as they learn
ed of this Yale was telegraphed that no re-
buttal would be allowed. Yale replied by
insisting on her rights, and now the mat
ter is being holly disputed by mail.
The matter will undoubtedly be settled
before Friday and will lend zest to the de-
bate. Nearly every seat in Sanders thea
ter has been sold for the debate, and fash
ionable audience is expected. After the
debate banquet will be given at the Colo
NAL club to the speakers and judges. Colo
mel Thomas Wentworth Higginson has
consented to preside, and the judges chosen
are Hon. Carl Schurz, President a. +.
Walker of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology and Professor James Fuzzy of
Pennsylvania.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Shrewd Diamond Swindlers.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 17.-Further develop
ments in the diamond robbery perpetrated
in New Albany indicate that several New
York firms have been victimized. The
sharpers had the diamonds sent to Mr.
Barth, who is a wealthy resident of New
Albany. With letters of Identification the
bogus Mr.. Barth secured the goods from
the express companies. 1t was learned
that Tiffany & Co. of New York lost 81, 600
worth of diamonds through the same
party. All told, he secured eight packages
by the different express companies, which
it is believed will aggregate $4,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
AN ATTEMPTED LYNCHING.
Friends of a White Laborer Tried to Hang
Negro Workman.

CAMDEN, n. j., Jan. 17-An attempt to
lynch a colored man was made at Segal's
mills The trouble at the mills created
considerable excitement and at one time
threatened to end in the death of the negro
and wholesale riot.
John Taylor, white laborer at the mills,
was discharged by Philip Henderson, the
foreman. James l. Young a colored man,
was put in the position made vacant by the
discharge of Taylor. The reason given for
the discharge was no work, and when the
negro appeared to take the place Taylor
friends became angry. They went to Hen
derson in body and demanded that Tay-
lor be reinstated. Henderson refused to do
this, and the men retired.
The crowd then began to nag Young. He
tried to avoid them, but they would not
desist. Finally they attacked him. They
procured Il rope and placed it around
Young's neck. A number of men inter-
fered and prevented the carrying out of the
threats of the men. Young at once left the
mills. When the men who had rescued
Young were fighting off his prosecutors,
there were some lively times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
COcOanut Pudding.

Take cupful of milk, one-quarter of
a pint of grated cocoanut, tablespoon
fuls of bread crumbs, 3 tablespoonfuls
of powdered sugar, tablespoonfuls OF
melted butter, a cup of stoned raisins,
the grated peel of lemon, well beaten
whites of eggs. Beat until well mixed.
Butter cold pudding dish and bake
slowly an hour; then turn out on a flat
dish and sift pulverized sugar over it.
Serve hot or cold with cream, custard
or fruit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Sunday Poker Players Injured.

WELEsvILLE, o., Jan. l7.-Four young
men named Roberts, Aliback, Laniuger
and Kincaid on Sunday went to Il quiet
place on the hillside under an overhanging
rock, and after building fire they began
their usual Sunday recreation of poker
playing. The rock gave way, and all four
were caught beneath it. Both of Aliback's
legs were broken at the thigh, and his
head was badly cut. He will die. Lam
niger was hurt internally and cannot re-
cover. Roberts has a broken leg and was
cut about the body. The young men could
not be rescued until the rock was broken
into pieces
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Gul,,ble Elder Workman.

RAILWAY, N. j., Jan. us. w. Wort
man, a prosperous and wealthy truck gar
dener residing near Dover, was swindled
out of considerable money by the gold
brick trick. Workman recently signed a
note for $3.50, which fell due three months
after date. He mistook the note for a con-
tract privileginR New York piano COM
pany TO place piano in his home for exhi-
bition. Workman is an elder In the Dover
Methodist Episcopal church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Holocaust In a Mining Town,

EsCALoN, Mexico, Jan. 17.-Advice has
been received here from the Sierra Mojada
mining camps, situated in this district, of
a terrible holocaust. A number of huts
located very near together were set on fire
by band of unknown incendiaries, and
before the occupants could escape IL men
and several women and children were
burned to death. Ten others were burned
so badly that they will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
1nexnensixe Floor Stain.

In the house Of an artist living in one
of New York's many pretty suburbs on
the sound all the floors are stained, with
rugs placed here and there. The process
of staining is of the simplest and least
expensive. Burnt lumber was thinned
with turpentine and two coats applied,
waiting to give the second until the first
was dry. Then one coat of the hard
wood finish put up i'll cans was applied,
and the result was a warm, rich tone,
the most effective background possible
for rugs and one on which every piece of
furniture shows to the best advantage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Fired Into a Crowded Horse Car.

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 17.-Tony Fairar, q
crazy Italian, stood on the most crowded
thoroughfares in the city and deliberately
fired the contents of a revolver at passing
horse car. One of the bullets struck
Humphrey Bradley, a prominent Demo
cratic politician, int1icting a wound which
may prove fatal. Two others struck Tim
othy Burke, wealthy citizen, slightly
wounding him in the hand. The man was
caught. He is supposed to have shot at
Burke, in whose employ he was until a
week AGO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
A City MIrrored In the Fog.

QUINCY, Ills, Jan. 1.-THE heavy fog of
the last few days has impaired the tele-
graph and telephone service and ended
with most wonderful mirage. The fog
formed dense bank over the Mississippi,
and on the under side could plainly be
seen all the streets, buildings and CHM
neys of the factory district with vivid
fidelity, and the effect was exactly that of
a second Quincy lying on the opposite
bank of the river. The beautiful mirage
lasted for about an hour
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
shopmate Poisoned ma. Cofree.

ROCHESTER, Jan. 17.-Herbert Glover,
aged Ia years, is wanted for attempting to
poison his shopmate, Frank Seitz. Seitz
detected Glover pouring something from n
vial into his coffee. Analysis showed that
carbolic acid was put in thseoffee. A war
rant was swo. n o. for GInver's arrest, but
he fled. Detectives are now on his track.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17

ASTORIA, N. Y, Jan. 1.-THE bodies of
two more victims of the Newtown creek
disaster were recovered, making seven vic
tins recovered of the bridge disaster of
Friday last
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Jerseys Senate Tangle.

TRENTON, Jan. 1.-THE house after
short session adjourned until Monday
night. The conference committees will
meet here today. 1t is believed that they
will not be able to arrive at any conclusion
in the senate deadlock, as both sides are
very firm. Governor Werts is anxious for
a settlement of the trouble. The Repub-
licans claim that they are right and refuse
to make any concessions. Governor Werts
refused to receive the race track repeal bill
from the house committee on passed bills
on the ground that the bill had not been
passed by senate which, under the advice
of the attorney general, he could recognize.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Exciting Fire In Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, Jan. 17.-The Hamilton
building, a five story brick and stone build
ing, was damaged by fire to the extent of
$25, 900. A Masonic lodge was holding a
meeting at the time the fire broke out, and
an amateur dramatic society was rehears-
inga piece There was considerable excite
ment among the ladies. but all got out of
the building in safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
To Interest Small Children.

Bring one of the children's sand beds
indoors in shallow box. Keep it damp.
A few toy garden tools, box covers, sticks
of one size, tubes, muffin rings, spoons,
etc, will keep them busy playing at
gardening, mining, building, journeying.
They will make mountains, valleys, riv-
ers, fences, bridges and wells. Peas and
flaxseed will sprout in the sand and
flourish awhile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
SheriH's Sale.

Three fine large draugtht horses suitable
for Hack or Express WORK VIII pc soio ~
Of January, at o'clock. at the public sign
post near green.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
The Speaker Drew a Revolver.

LEAvENWORTH, Kan, Jan. IA serious
riot was narrowly averted in this city at
Grand Army hall, where j. w. lille, an
American Protective association editor and
organizer, was addressing a meeting. He
was interrupted many times and frequent
ly called a liar. Canes and chairs were
used, and two men were knocked down.
When Speaker Hile drew large revolver
from his pocket and placed it on the table
in front of him, it had quoting effect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Circus Men In Convention.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 17.-At the convention
of the Protective League of American
Snowman Ephraim Sells of Columbus was
elected president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
SEVEN BROKE THROUGH.
Six Lives Imperiled In Attempting to Res
cue n Skater Who Was Drowned.

cue a SkAter Who Was DrOWneds
ALBANY, Jan. 17.--Dewitt Springstein,
10 years old, was drowned in the river here
while skating. His father, his brother
Arthur, Sergeant of Police Lonergan, Pa
trolman Dunn and two citizens, Edward
Hurley and Thomas Mulleney, went to the
rescue, and the entire party broke through
the ice.
For half an hour the men and boys strug-
gled in the water. A great crowd gathered
on the docks, and the excitement was in
tense. In their efforts to climb upon the
ice they made an open space of 20 yards
square. Dunn was rescued in an almost
lifeless condition, but will recover. The
rest were rescued except young Spring
stein, whose body is still under the ice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17

WASHINGTON, Jan. Representative
Durburrow of Illinois introduced a bill au-
thorizing the secretary of the navy to trans
fer to the trustees of the Columb ian muse
um, Chicago, the reproductions of the car
avels of Columbus-the Santa Maria, Nina
and Pinta-which were exhibited at the
Worlds Columbian exposition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
The Montgomery Shows Her Speed

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Jan. 1.-THE new
cruiser Montgomery had ~ preliminary
trial trip over the official course. The re-
suit justified all the enthusiastic predic-
lions which have been made concerning
her. She made an average of 1899 knots
per hour, but for several minutes the ship
attained an average of 10. OF knots.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17

JERSEY CITY, Jan. 17.-Coroner Volk
impaneled n jury to inquire into the cause
of the railroad accident at Hoboken. The
jury examined the scene of the wreck as
well as the damaged cars and engine. Pres
ident Sloan blames Engineer David Hoff-
man of the South Orange train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
A Merchants Suicide.

BUFFALO, Jan. H. - John Stewart, q
member of the firm of Henry & Co of
Hamilton, Ont, shot himself in the left
breast iet the Broezel hotel in this city. He
had been in poor health for some time and
had come to Buffalo to receive medical
treatment. He cannot live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Where Girls Smoke Cigarettes.

EMPORIA, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE city coun-
Gil has passed an ordinance placing so high
a license tax on the saloon cigarettes that
the sale of tobacco in that form will be eff
fectually stopped i'll this city. Not only
majority of the boys, but also large num-
Der of the girls are addicted to the cigarette
habit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
The Man who Hired the White Horse

CHICAGO, Jan. 17.-lt was rumored that
the defense has found in Arizona the man
who hired the white horse Oh the night of
Dr. Cronin's disappearance and that he is
now in Chicago and will testify in Cough
Inns defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Wealthy Recluse Lost Life and Money.

LITTLE ROCK, Jan. 1.-THE body of an
old man named w. b. Sims was found at
his home near Beutonville in horribly
mutilated condition. He had some money
and led the life of recluse. He was muir
dered with a hammer and robbed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17

ZANZIBAR, Jan. 17.-News has been re-
ceived here that William Aston Chandler,
the young American explorer, has been de-
serted by so of his porters, but it is added
that he is now at Dartcho with IS porters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Oleomargarine Dealers There.

CHICAGO, Jan. 17.-Twelve states are rep
resented by $50 delegates at tho dairymen's
convention here. Several dealers in oleo-
margarine were present, and hot debate
resulted over their right to be admitted to
the meeting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Governor Flowers Annual Reception.

ALBANY, Jan 17.-Governor Flowers an
nual reception to the legislature occurred
last night and included also q reception to
the members of the State Bar association.
Among the guests were Vice President
Stevenson, Senator Dolph and Senator Hill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Fourth Glass Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE following
fourth class postmasters were appointed:
New York-Brownville, Miss Lettie Reeves;
Fairhaven, w. E. Bennett; Mattituck, Lester
Gildersleeve; Bedford, Maurice Norris; South
Berne, Elias Zech; Venice Center, G.. b. Craw-
foot.
Pennsylvania Square, H. NJ. Kais-
niger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. Il. At the annual
meeting of the State League of Baseball
Clubs held here. applications for member
ship were made by clubs from Hazleton,
Pottsville, Williamsport and Wilkesbarre.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17

LEAD, S. D., Jan. 17-Alexander Ross,
cashier of the First National bank of Lead,
is an embezzler to the amount of $500
He admitted his guilt, was arrested and is
now behind the bars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Dynamite Cartridge Under the Stage.

ST. GATHERINGS, Ont, Jan. IA dyna-
mite cartridge was found under the stage
of the opera house in this city with fuse
attached. 1t is reported that the explosive
was placed there during Mrs. Margaret l..
Sheppard's course of antipopery lectures
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-17
Dogs and Poultry Benched.

SARATOGA, Jan. 1.-THE first annual ex-
hibition of the Saratoga Poultry and Ken
mel club was formally opened in Conven-
finn hall