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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
WatGrbury'S
Business
Thermometer

Il can be truly said that the Waterbury
Furniture Company i liz business Their
n.ourter ct this section of Connecticut.
Our customers run into the thousands. and
lis thrir prosperity or adversely We can
~lrikr "a very fair average OF how business
Is gong Near -l,i TO I've able - report
progress all alon. the line. T,r,', are
coming into our store FOR the post NIX
and unite "a few are buyIn-- t,t. .''.'
knows that he l. welcome to oGv Store.
whether be buys or not. OUr >t'.k WIS
never - inviting and the VlIceS never 80
low Our line Of Baby Carriages arr at
tracing the mothers eye. They aye THE
GREAT line Of this season.
Look at our plrlor suit in the window,
Il l. the first of the season and Will wear
like iron. Once the royal fInIily wee the
only ones that could LUy these goods. bnt
now and honest Industrious Prt>Int can
Afford 10 purchase one. oar pulor tables
are unique and handsome. We are sole
agents tor Maddox Bailey Il Cos famous
lIur-tue best IN u>e. Our ranges are still
Ietilng-I $40 IN use in :AI~ city. all
sold Inside Of three wears. You ctn't al
fold to buy any other a. long a. You
can get this range for the stmr money. 1t
soon pays for itself in the saving Of coal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
MURDER AT THE POLLS.
Fatal Row at the Election In
Troy, N. Y.
ONE DEAD AND THREE OTHERS SHOT

Was Elected Mayor-The Town Elections
Throughout New York State Show Re
publican Gains In Many Instances.
TROY, n. y. March The local cleo
ton fight in this city was most bitter and
was one of the severest struggles witness
ed in years. The excitement throughout
the city was intense. The adherents of
both factions of the Democratic party CON
tested every inch of ground for the mayor
atty. Hand to hand fights took place all
over the city.
Murder was also added to the horrors of
the event This sad occurrence took place
in the Third district of the Thirteenth
ward. 1t was at II o'clock. \ number of
strange men entered the polling place at
that hour.
One insisted OH voting. His name was
jeremiah Cleary. Another of the party
was Bat Shea, a well known local charac-
ter. Clearys vote was challenged by the
Republican inspectors. The men went
from the place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

CHILLICoTHE, o., March 7.-Mr. Lutz of
Oakland started to drive a young woman
domestic to her home. Lutz left the bug
gy for moment to get lap robe. While
he was gone the horse ran away. The girl
was thrown out and instantly killed, and
Lutz, who attempted to stop the frantic
animal, was trampled to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Hov.mepts of Ocean stcam<bIps

NEW YORK, March THE following
steamships are due today: Edaln Rotter,
dam; Llandotf City, Swansea, laurie Lv.
erpool; California, Gibraltar; Critic Dun,
dee: Chester, Southampton; Suevia, Ham
burg; Manitoba. London; Ethiopia, Glas,
gov. Belgenland, Antwerp; Peconic, Glib,
raltar. The following steamships sail to-
day: Teutonic, Liverpool; New York,
Southampton; Wacsland, Antwerp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
GatHng Gun Trained on Strikers.

CHARLESTON, w. Va. March The gov
ernor says there is no apprehension of any
further trouble among the kauaWha min
ers. The officers are continually making
arrests, and the troubles are all we'll in
hand The preliminary examination of the
Wyant strikers is now in progress at Fay
ettevflte. 1t viii probably consume sew
eral days. The Wyants are out on bail.
The gatling gun which was taken to Eagle
has been placed in position there, and it is
thought that it will have good effect in
quieting the strikers. 1t is i'll plain view
of the railroad, and the great crowds of
striking miners that pass on every freight
train look at it as LONG as il is in view
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
College Baseball Schedule.

NEW HAVEN, March cit was announc-
ed by the Yale baseball management that
at the conference with Harvard at Spring
field, Mass, the dates for the annual series
of games were decided upon as follows:
June ~ at Harvard; June 26 at Yale, and
neutral game whose date and place will be
settled later. The Yale Princeton series
will take place upon the dates of May 20
and June 2-the first game in New Haven
and the second at Princeton. In case n
third is necessary it will be played in New
York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
International Steam Yacht Race.

PHILADELPHIA, March 7.-McBride Broth
ers of this city, the owners of the fast steam
yacht Yankee Doodle, announced that they
would accept the challenge of the King
dom company, owners of the Irish steam
launch Hibernia, to match their boat
against the Yankee Doodle or any other
boat in the United States for 81 900 side.
According to the dispatches the Hibernia
is reported to be the fastest boat on the
OF her side of the Atlantic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

They said they would have he scene on
exhibition by next Sunday. The figures
would be reproduced in wan and the whole
thing made as realistic ~ possible. Other
museum proprietors We're in Franklin
Park. They offered 81 900 each for the heads
of the buried negroes This was refused by
Overseer Van Duyn of the poor farm. He
could not lawfully make any such disposi-
ton of the bodies.
Mr.. Baker was asked why he had sold
the things.
"Well,' he replied, II might as well have
the money as burn the stuff
Did you consult your relatives?' asked
the reporter
Il did not, The property was all mine.
Why should l? l did not give them my
wife's night dress" he added, although
they offered big price"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
House Caucus a Fizzle,

WASHINGTON, March THE Democratic
house caucus called to consider the advisa-
bility of strengthening the rules failed to
secure quorum, and the So Democrats
present adjourned without reaching con-
clusion Two hours were spent in general
discussion. Speaker Crisp left early in the
evening and was followed by others, who
recognized that nothing would be accom-
plished. When the meeting broke up, it
was the general understanding that the eff
fort to strengthen the rules and compel the
attendance of quorum had come to an
end for the present
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
WeaverS Win a Suit.

FALL RIVER. Mass, March THE local
weavers' union has won its suit against
the Hargraves mills, which is all impOr-
tant, as it affects every weaver in the city
and state. BY this decision in the district
court Judge McDonough says that a weav-
err must be paid for all cuts woven by him
or her unless it can be positively proved
that the cuts We're spoiled by carelessness
or intention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Mrs Leases Fame Brings Fortune.

WICHITA, Kan, March Mrs. Lease,
the reform agitator and orator, received
word from Dundalk, Ireland, that by
will made by an aunt of hers 10 years ago
she is heiress to a large fortune, which has
been accommodating in interest ever since.
The Irish relatives did not know what had
become of the Clines, one of whom Mrs.
Lease is, till her fame spread over the con-
tinent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

BOsTuN. March Jesse Pomeroy, the
famous boy murderer, who is serving
life sentence in the Charlestown state pris-
on. has been caught in another attempt to
escape. 1t was discovered that he had been
removing the mortar and stones in the
back of his cell. He had proceeded with
the work so far that he would have gained
his liberty in a short time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
VIII Re Work For Six Thousand.

GREENsBURG, Pa, March Information
from prominent official of the H. G. Frick
Coke company is to the effect that within
two weeks nearly every coke oven in the
Connellsville region will be fired up. The
move will cover at least 80 per cent of all
the ovens in the region-more, it can be
said than have been in operation for three
years past. At the very lowest estimate
5000 men who are now idle will be given
employment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

JEFFERsONVILLE, Ind. March There
was wholesale chlOroforming of residents
by burglars in this city. The entire fam
lily of Frank Briggs We're put under the in
fluence, and the house was ransacked. A
large amount of money was taken by the
burglars. The home of William Dutch was
then visited. and the family We're chloro-
formed. Next the burglars visited Frank
Bayers home Here they chloroformed the
entire family, but secured no plumber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

Jorlty.
Auburn-The result of the charter cleo
ton was a sweeping Republican victory.
The new board of supervisors will consist
of "a publicans and Democrats.
Monroe County-With two towns to heal
from the county board of supervisors will
stand: Republicans, 81; Democrats, 6.
Rensselaer, County-The board of super
visors will stand l6 Republicans and Il
Democrats.
Wayne County-Fifteen Republican su
pervisors were elected. There were large
Republican gains in every town.
Middletown-W. X. Stansbury, Repub
lcan, for mayor was elected by $50 major
ity. Four Republican supervisors vert
elected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

BUTLER, Mo-, March IA severe storm
passed over this section. A few miles
southeast it was almost of cyclonic energy,
doing considerable damage. The house of
Jasper Smith was totally demolished and
he and his wife and two daughters were all
injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Cataract on One of Gladstone's Eyes.

LONDON. March THE Telegraph says:
"N1r. Gladstone has placed himself in the
hands of Sir James PaGet. the famous sur
geon, and the oculist Nethercliff. We re-
greet to say that there is undoubtedly IA
cataract forming on one of his eyes. with
the prospect of a similar weakening of the
other. but nothing that is not likely to
yield to ordinary treatment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
LoVelrs Council In an UDroar.

LOWELL Mass, March THE police
were called into a common council meet
ing by reason of the turbulence of its mem
bers The row was incident to a member
deserving his party, which elected Captain
George Il. Davis. brother-in-law to Mayor
Pickman. chief of police as successor to the
late Chief Howard over Deputy James A.
McQuade
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
"a z.
OUR LEVEL BEST.

Endeavors are always put forth to save
money for our customers. and we may add
our efforts are always successful, We SUE
coed because we understand the act of
buying RIGHTLY MADE Goods ard our
reliable goods are money savers every time.
Spring Overconts are always called for
early, we've big stock, lots of new goods
IN every department. The largest store,
the ltrgest stock, the largest clothing bust
ness in Waterbury means the lowest prices
and the best place for yon TO buy, t,y it
it this spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
wilson Rapidly Recovering.

CITY OF MEXICO, March IA dispatch
from Guadalajara says that Congressman
William l.. Wilson was well enough to sit
up for three hours. 1t is expected that he
will be able to come to this city in about
10 days When he arrives here, recep-
ton will be given him by the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

Jeremiah Cleary Another of the party
was Bat Shea, a well known local charac-
ter. Clearys vote was challenged by the
Republican inspectors. The men went
from the place.
Row Ended Fatally.
y heated argument which had been be-
gan within was continued on the outside.
A gang of excited men gathered without
1t included, in addition to Shea and Cleary.
Robert and John Ross, brothers and active
Repu blican workers; John A. McGOugh, a
Murphy man, and John Rowland, a sup
porter of the Whelan faction of the ward.
The Ross boys are supporters of Whelan,
the independent Democratic and Republic
an candidate for mayor.
In the midst of the argument clubs and
revolvers We're drawn, and a desperate en-
counter ensued Robert Ross fell to the
ground with bullet in his brain He died
almost instantly.
His brother William was shot in the
neck below the left ear. nd Bat Shea re,
ceived scalp wound. All three were shot
in the back of the head. The police ar
rived in large numbers at the conclusion
of the murderous occurrence. but the prin-
cipals had been spirited away. Neither
Shea nor John Ross is thought to be NOR
tally wounded. Ross, the murdered man,
is 30 years old and is unmarried.
No one seems to know just who fired the
shot that killed Ross. Chief Detective
Markham said that AS far as the police
could learn Rowland fired four shots. and
they think he is the man who did the kill
ing Rowland gave himself up to the
police He was held on the charge of muir
der
Judge Fursman of the supreme court re-
fused bail for him
John Ross made a statement, in which
he accuses Shea of firing the shot that
killed his brother. He says he saw him
fire it.
Elias D. Hayuer, a stone cutter, was ar
rested Immediately after the occurrence.
He WAS about to hit a spectator of'the af-
fair with wrench. The greatest conster-
nation reigned in the vicinity of the affair.
1t is said that more arrests will be made of
81 70 h..i, III
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Croker on n Ranch.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. March IA dispatch
from kerrvlle, on the line of the San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass railroad, IS miles
north of here, states that Richard Croker
and family arrived there and were driven
to the ranch of John y. Morris. Hon.
Bourke Cochran of New York has not vet
arrived
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Bodies of Two Victims Recovered.

ALLENTOWN. Pa. March THE rescu-
ing party at work in Oliver L. Williams g.
Sons slate quarry at Williamson, where
the tunnel caved i'll last Thursday came
upon the bodies of Foreman Griffiths, c.
Pritchard and one Hungarian
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Rehauzinss Kingly Act.

PARIS. March An officer who has re-
turned from Dahomey reports that when
King Behanzin found that escape was i'm
possible he summoned his aged mother
and said to her: II am going to surrender
to France. My father must know of it.
You, therefore,, shall see him and tell
him" The king thereupon had his mother
beheaded while he calmly looked on smok-
iDo a nine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

CHICAGO. March IA receiver for the
Woman's land syndicate is asked. Allega-
lions of fraud and deception are made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Train Robbers Frightened of.

q ST. LOUIS, March Three men made an
attempt to hold up a New Orleans passenl
ger train on the Mobile and Ohio railroad
near Forest Lawn, Ills, about four miles,
from East St. Louis. The robbers were
frightened away, however, before they ac-
complished their purpose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

L'OR SALE-Ono Rooster and six Hons
l. Call on J. c. Danrleon. rrarl 100 Bank 81
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Fourth Class Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, March THE following
fourth class postmasters were appointed:
New York-Altona. J. b. Trombly; Boreas
River, f. s. Dunlap; East Carlton, Charles A
Weaver: Kelly Corners G. n. Poets: Shelby, R.
w Wormuth; Williston Mrs. Minnie Schultz
Pennsylvania West Branch, l.. F. Rice,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Wreckage From the Kcarsarye

Colon. March Two British schoon-
ers loaded with arms and stores recovered
from the wreck of the United States cruis
er kearsarge, have left the scene of the
wreck for the island of Grand Cayman. 1t
is not known what disposition they will
make of their cargo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Assistant Cashier Was the Robber.

DEXTER, Mich, March 10. c. Gregory,
assistant cashier of the Dexter Savings
bank, has confessed to Detective Baker of
Detroit that he himself stole the $500
from the vault of the bank last Thursday
and that his story of being attacked and
slugged by masked robbers was purely
cti
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Els. WOODlNG, Mang'r.
SheriH"s Sale.

At the public sign post Saturday alter
noon March 10 at O'clock; large trucks,
large wagon, Q express wagons. bust
ness wagon, sleigh. nice hack, bust,
ness sleigh. A sets of double harness,
dump carts, sets of single harness and
other horse goods will be sold to the
highest bidder rain or shine. g;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
WANTED THE NEGROES HEADS TOO
The Nan Whose Wife and Child Were So
Horribly Murdered Sells For $500 the
Furnishings of the Room Where the Trag-
edy Took Place.

NEW BRUNSWICK, \. j.. March Moore
Baker. the slayer of the negroes Willard
Thompson and Henry Pierson, who muir
dered his wife and child. has sold the pro
prietOrs of a museum in New York the fur.
niture of the little bed chamber in the
Moore cottage at Franklin Park. where the
double murder took place in the early morn
ing of March l.
Baker, who, it was feared, would commit
suicide soon after the crime, looked well
when the writer met him i'll New Bruins
wick. He was on his way to have his pic
ture taken. the first since boyhood, in ac-
cordance with an agreement he had made
With the muSeum mnnnupr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

PROVIDENCE. March 7.-William G. Roel-
ker has notified the Republican state CEN
trail committee that he is not candidate
for senatorial honors. This assures the
nomination of Ex-Governor George Pea
L., L. on nnA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Richest Woman In Boston Dead.

BusToN, March Mrs Mary Hemen-
way. the widow of Augustus Hemenway,
died at her Chestnut street residence after
a long illness. aged Is. She was the richest
woman i'll Boston, possessing fortune es-
timatel at SD. 600, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Carpet Sale NoWEGoing On
SPECIAL LOW PRICES.

All Wool Tnrra1ns, soc per yard.
Body Brussels, ;! per S1[u
Fur Rugs. best quality. full size, $3.50.
These Rugs sold from So to Sc, but we
are determined to close them out at this
immense sacrifice.
BE sure and take advantage of these low
offerings. Bring your measurement and
see how low We can carpet your room for
you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

Remnants of crossbnr muslin value
CLOAK DEPARTMENT UP STAIRS
At IG9c
Ladies' house dresses, ruties over the
shoulders, best prints, light and dark
colors, Regular pric" S1.19, bargain
day,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
CLAY A HARD LOSER.
Pulled a Revolver and Made a Scene In
RrOIrer'S ORice

Pulled a Revolver and Made Scene In @
Brokers Office.
MINNEAPOLIs, March "A scene of the
widest excitement and terror was enacted
in the rooms of the Commerce and Com
mission company, on the first floor of the
Guaranty Building and Loan company's
building, when Attorney B. B. Clay, who
has been operating somewhat extensively,
became greatly excited and pulled revolv-
er upon Manager Clarke.
1t was just as the market was closing
and the last reports We're being received.
Mr.. Clarke was seated at his desk, and his
assistant, Mr. Littlefeld, was seated near
him. Clay had been treading the market,
buying and selling first in one department
and then in another, and things did not go
to suit him. He believed that he was los
ing heavily. Just before the market closed
sugar went up IL points, and this seems to
be the feather which broke the cancels
back, for Clay became suddenly enraged,
and drawing a loaded revolver he rushed
up to Manager Clarke and demanded set
Element of the money which he thought
due him from the transactions
Mr.. Clarke informed Clay that he was
entitled to no money, whereupon Clay
cooked the gun and went step nearer
Clarke. The latter now became thorough
ly frightened and suddenly darted into the
vault and slammed the door behind him.
Clay did not offer to shot at Littlefeld,
and after some further parley he left the
place and was not seen afterward. The
police were notified and are Investigating
the affsir
wOman's Land Syndicate In Trouble.
CHICAGO. March IA receiver for the
Woman's land syndicate is asked Alleua-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

Ny ACK, \. Y. March "A stabb;ng at,
fair over political discussion occurred at
Pee ont With this exception the elec
tons pass Ell off peaceably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
All Quiet Mt Honolulu.

SAN FRANCISCO. March THE brig AL
bert has arrived from Honolulu. She left
there Feb. 20, five days later than the date
of the last previous advices. Nothing of
Importance HAS TRANSFERRED on the islands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Madden Charged With Murder

HUDSON y. y. March THE coroner's
inquest into the death of Maurice Murphy
a New Yorker, whose dead body was found
near Hudson several weeks ago. rendered
verdict charging Bartholomew Madden,
now under arrest, with the murder of
NIurnhN
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

PITTsBJ RG. March 1.-Charles +. Cogh-
Ian, the actor. who was billed to appear al
the Duquesne theater this week, is i'll at
the Mercy hospital. He is said to be suf-
ferng from nervous prostration, overwOrk
and worry
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Hotel Burned,

PEABODY, Mass, March THE Lynn
field hotel at Lynntield was totally de-
stroyed by fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
GU BRAN s
AT TER
INVENTORY
CLEARING SALE
Special Prices for
Thursday, Bargain Day.

This is an ODOprtuDiuV for DCOplC
1t Sc.
New STYLE outing flannel value Sc
At 1ge
10 inch satin Gerber. all shades value
soc, Thursday, 19e
Attic
Best INDIGO blue prints. E.w STYLES
At goe.
NIarseillcs quilts. extra large and
heavy. value II so Thursday, CSC
At Toe.
Dotted Swiss muslin, IN large and
small dots, value zoe, Thursday lOo
At l5c.
10 pieces let black half wool. fine
storm serge. value 3Uc, Thursday, 15c
At 11r.
- pieces T.oie TnII,r .r.,o in oil
shades, actut, value zoe, Thursday. 15o
At 25c.
Genuine oil boiled Turkey red table
damask, in white and red bIocksand
damu,ll patterns, value lJr, Tlurs-
day, 25c
At 15c.
Lambour muslin. embroidered edges.
with spray center. actual value zoe.
Thursday, 15c
AZ zoe.
I5c, Thursday. Toe
Vt 45r.
Frilled muslin cutan Swiss, pretty
AZ l@c.
Yard wide. heavy ualI,acll ,lrctinu
y,lnr,;Ga gl,i,r.I,,. $50
Al i-,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
The Town Elections.

Oswego-The vote on mayor became
mixed, and it will require an official count
to determine who wins. The excitement
was intense. Police guarded the city
clerks Office and one polling place Cleve-
land Democrats elect aldermen; Plat
Repu blicans, 2; anti-Platts, f. In the city
the Cleveland Democrats elect supervis-
ors, and the Platt Republicans elected 6.
In the county Democrats and 16 Plat
Repu blicans are elected.
Saratoga County-Saratoga county went
Repu blican by increased majorities. The
board of supervisors will stand II Repub-
licans and Democrats. At the town cleo
ton the entire Republican. ticket was
elected.
Duchess County-The town elections in
Duchess county showed great Republican
gains The Republicans carried 16 towns
and the Democrats 4. The board of super
visors stands 20 Repu blicans to Demo
Gratis.
Ithaca-The city election resulted in a
decided victory for the Republicans.
Rochester-Th following are the results
of the charter election here: G. w. Aid
ridge, Republican, for mayor, elected by
a plurality of 2, 1852. John H. Schroth, Re
publican, for member of executive board;
plurality, 1851. George A. Canadian, Re
publican, for municipal court judge; plu-
rality, 574. The common council will be
IL Republicans to Democrats-a Demo
cratic gain of g. In the board of supervis
ors the same proportion is returned as last
year-Republicans, 25; Democrats, IA.
Greene County-The Democrats elected
Supervisors in Greene county and the Re
publicans 8.
Clinton County-The elections through
,kxyf
in the election of Republicans and Dem
ocrats.
Lansingburg-La elected the