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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Killed Himself and His Family.

LOUISVILLE, June 15.-The bodies OF
the three people found near Borden, Ind,
prove to be those of George Brock aged
45; his wife Lizzie, about the same age,
and their sen William, aged :. Brock
had become Gc ,pcrlte from pow rty and
hunger, bGought on by enforced idienrss
AS near as can b. asc2rtajnod the crimes
were committed Monday night. The bod
les We're found inside of n rude pen that
Brock had built to keep tho hogs from de-
vouring them. They were badly decom-
posed and had been lying there two days,
and the heads of the woman and boy were
covered with sacks. Tho fact that the pen
had been built during Monday showed
that the man had planned the crime and
carefully thought it out beforehand. The
lives were all taken with n double barrel
ed shotgun borrowed from Brooks broth
erin law, William Berkeley of Borden.
During Monday evening Brock per-
suadcd his wife and the 7-ycar- old son to
leave the house with him on the prctext
of going to call on the mother of Mrs
Brock, who lived short distance away
When they nearcd the hollow where Brock
had erected the pom, he shot and killed his
vito and son with the gun hc carried and
thcn dragged tho bodies inside the pen.
Thore were evidences of II struggle be-
TWEEN the husband and wife before Brock
killed her. After covering tho hoads of
his two victims with sacks Brock lay
down on the ground beside the body Of
his wife. BY the aid of n wagon spoke he
touched OF the gun. His head was blown
entirely off and was found some distance
away. The discovery of the bodies was
made by the elder sons of Brock, who had
been searching for them since Monday
night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Bride Hunting For bridegroom.

A policeman at Portobello on going
his rounds very early one morning dis
covered Il young man on the roof of
low building, and naturally believing
him to be Il burglar seized him. He was
surprised on seeing that he was evident
ly in his best clothes. and still more SO
when on searching for burglars tools he
found only piece of bride cake. The
captive offering no explanation the Off:
Ger was puzzled Suddenly q party of
young women--a bride and bridesmaid
approached in an excited state They
were evidently searching for some valu-
able which had been lost. On catching
sight of the culprit there was shout of
why. here he isl" The poor bride
seemed greatly moved.
During the marriage festivities he had
for some unexplained reason slipped
away from the scene, and his friends
had divided into parties. searching high
and low for the runaway. They were
naturally greatly astonished that he had
preferred Il cold roof in winter time to
the society of his charming bride. With
out any more fuss they took possession
of the fugitive from matrimony. who
looked somewhat depressed, and bore
him away in triumph. Scotsman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
A ISeNildered Sunflower.

Sir Robert Ball tells an amusing anec-
dote illustrating Moore's words. The
sunhower turns to her god when he sets
the same look that she turned when he
rose" An explorer he said. intent on
proving the truth or otherwise Of this the
DRY, took out a sunfower seed to the arc
tic regions and planted 1t there. In the
course of time the plant came up and flow
cred vigorously-just, however, at the
season when the sun never sets in the arc
tic circle SO the poor suntlower. true to
its nature, followed the process OF the
sun, expecting it to disappear at night in
the ordinary course, but as the sun did not
set at all, the flower strained itself round
and round until it twisted its own head Off
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

Oxford, where he graduated in his twenty.
first year. and was then elected to an open
fellowship in FEeter college, which honor
he held up to the time of his marriage.
Throughout the latter portion of his
life Lord Coleridge filled many more or
less important public offices. He was ap-
pointed to his last office, that of lord chief
justice of England, in 1880 on the death
of his predecessor, Sir Alexander Cock
burn. Lord Coleridge was frequent con
tributor to various periodicals, and his ar
ticles We're always of n peculiar merit. He
was twice married, the last time being
in 1885, when he was 81 years of age. The
Hon. Bernard John Seymour Coleridge,
who represents the Attercliffe division of
Sheffield in the house of commons, is the
eldest son of tho deceased
Lord Colcridge was unconscious for a
few hours before his death. His death
was painless. His son Bernard will sue
coed him in the peerage. 1t is announced
that Baron Russell will succeed Lord Cole
ridge as lord chief justice and that Sir
John Rigby will become lord justice of
appeal In the place of Baron Russell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

flend that he was recently set down by the
judge at an eastern track because he at
tempted to ride while carrying load"
that was hardly a proper part of his sched
uled weight. The best time ever made
was the 2:36 of Boundless, whom Snapper
Garrison piloted home to victory amid the
wild plaudits CT 80, 600 people last year.
This year, on form, either Domino, Dob
bins or Senator Grady should win the
event, if they start; but, rs the old farmer
said, Horse racin is mighty onsartin biz
ness" and an outsider may capture the
$50, 900 prize that is the wage of the first
horse homo. In England, it Is said, so
out of 115 favorites have won the Derby,
but on this side something happens to the
sure thing in a big race much oftener than
IS out of 115 times.
EARJE Fl RATION
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15


old form of his sire no will sweep tho
turf this year. Iroquois as q three year
old won nine of the greatest turf events
of tho year in England, including the Ep-
som Derby. If Senator Grady does not
start, Marcus DAILY will probably rely on
Matt Byrnes, his other entry, to win the
race.
Ohio Belle daughter Of Iroquois, will
also be starter. She is out of Toplight
and belongs to Barney Schneider If she
wins tho Derby, Schroeder will probably
be 800, 900 better off than he is today.
He placed 1000 on her in tho winter
books at so to /, which bet alone will
place $50, 600 in his inside pocket If Ohio
Belle is the first horse to poke her nose
under the wire. She won six out of 81 races
last year, was second five times and I'M
placed seven.
Danton, HaAkins & Johnson's black
gelding, has alSo been backed to win over
$50, 900 in the w<nter books. Danton start
ed in four races last year and did not get
q place in four of them. Matt Byrnes has
been we'll backed, but last year he did not
win race He is believed to possess rare
pluck and staying powers, however, and is
favored by many trainers. The Keenes'
second string for the Derby is Hornpipe,
winner Of four out of six races and $a5, 215
last season. Among tho other probable
starters arc G. III. Carmichael's Cash Day,
Ed Corrigan's Despot and Square Fellow,
John Madden's Potentatc, Sheridan s.
Cooper's Potter the Great, Green B. Morris
st. Pat, Charles Smiths Pearl Song, J. w.
Rogers Dorian, Millionaire w. o. B. Mac
donough's Yo El Rey and Lucky Bald
wins Rey El Santa Anita.
The Derby course is a miles in length,
and tho previous winners of the event are
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

y y
TION ARMY.
up to the fifth with gallery and a
balcony, and will have seating ca
pacity of about 5000. Exits will he
numerous, and tho material uscd-stecl,
stone and brick-will render the build
ing absolutely tireproof.
There are to DO two turrctod corners
ON the top Of the building i'll front. The
Salvation Army flag will fly from the
turret at the west corner and the Amer
lean flag from the east turrct. There
will DO a central tower surmounted by
tho insignia Of the army-the Blood
and Fire" badge. This will be illumi-
mated by electricity at night. Over all
will be perched the American eagle.
The cost of the new building will be
about $50, 900 and the land about $780,,
900, bringing tho total up to $40, 600,
exclusive of furnishing. The now head
quarters will be dedicated next fall,
when General Booth, commander in
chief, will visit this country.
The United States division Of the Sal
walton Army has 536 corps or societies
and 1895 officers. There are also II
slum posts, five rescue homes and three
food and shelter depots. The War Cry,
official paper of the army, has COM
bined circulation of 90, 900. One cdi-
ton is published in New York and
second on the Pacific coast, and Swedish
and German editions are also printed
in New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
WINNOWED VIKINGS.

The Russian government has appointed
q court of honor to regulate dueling in
the army.
James Carpenter was hanged ut Milf
flinton, Pa, for the murder of his father
last December.
Mrs. Julia Josephine Irvine. graduate
of Cornell, has been appointed acting pres
ident of Wellesley college.
Theodore Lambert and Josiah Stevens
are on trial in Camden, n. j., for the muir
der of William q. Kairer.
Frederick +. Messenger. a noted crook,
was sentenced to Is years in the state pris-
on by Judge Rice in Jersey City
Druggist Barnhill of Nceleyville Mo-,
was compelled to give robbers the contents
of his safe at the point of pistol.
Darwin f. Ware was appointed in place
of William Russell as master in the New
York and New England railroad receiver
ship.
Three highwaymen who attempted to
hold up Fire Marshal Campion and his
driver in Chicago received severe thrash
ing from the fire laddies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

RECOGNIzING the fact that the democrat
Ic senators had ,bout exhausted their
stock of patience and were about to force
matters, Senator Aldrlcb, on behalf of the
republican senator's, proposed to Senator
H.rris that Monday. June 25, be set rs II
d tie for taking the final vote on the tariff
bill. Senator Harris declined to accept,
because he Is satisfied that vote can be
reached before that dat. or certainly not
later, withC III ala! sgrrem The income
tax l. the only thing remaining to be dis
posed of that Is likrly to consume much
time. Senator Hill will make long
speech against it. but, like the rest of the
bill it cannot be defeated. because the
votes TO pass 1t have bern pledged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
POINTS.
The needle manufacturers are
giving the people points
on steel"

We have given competitors
needles with points on by our
May Sale of s., 81, 50 and $12
Mems Suits.
The drop they are making on
profits does not reach Z. S. &
Co.'S values by the long distance
between the credit and cash
system. This is how we man.
aged. Every week during the
past two months CATER all the
others had put in their stock at
fancy prices top prices, 1--WE have
added new suits to this EXTRA
SPECIAL early i'll the SEASON
SALE. Where we found 20 or
100 Suits of Il kind it was all
the same to us, if the manufac-
turer wanted to close tie lot, or
wanted the cash. We have
waschcd them everywhere, and
always bought at our own price.
Every garment (no matter how
good the manufactured has
passed through the hands ofour
own examiners. Every scam,
every button tested, and made
as it should be 1t will be worth
dollars. and satisfaction to every
man or boy in need of clothes
to visit I. $. & Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Waterbury, Conn.
II i; :3.orDuryFiro Alarm

The following are t..r Fac A,,'... >,s.o>,--
Under the ne'N l.,'....
L E,s;>r~ i Eu,.F
IL r1r Vast Noju ar.i hi., sIa ,.roeLs
II Gov Fest Main ai:l Woleot' road.
IS OR Ni&A and Walnut streets
/ : Cor East Main and Cherry streets
II Cor East Main and Cole streets
81 Cor North Elm and Kingsbury streets.
% Cor North Elm. North Main and Grove
streets
"a Waterbury Manufacturing company
% Cor North Main and North streets.
90 Cor Buckingham and Cooke streets.
2-7 Cor Or ove and Prospect streets.
% Cor Hillside avenue and Pine street.
90 Cor Johnson and WaterVile streets.
l1-2 The Plat Bros & Coz
Ia Waterbury Clock company movement
ment factory)'
Exchange place.
80 Cor West Main and Willow streets
81 Cor West Main and Watertown road.
s-5 Horse Car Railroad stable.'
Sc Waterbury Brass company
81 Cor Cedar and Meadow streets
s-s Cor Grand and Field streets
s-1-2 Cor Bank and Meadow streets
s-1-3 Randolph & Cloves
s-1-i Plume & Atwood Misunderstanding COM
pany.*
s-2-2 Holmes. Booth x Haydens.~
s-2-4 Cor Charles and Porter streets
-2-5 Cor Simons street and Washington ave-
Cor South Main and Grand streets.
"A Cor South Midn and Clay streets.
4-S Waterbury Watch company
~ Benedict 4 Burnham Manufacturing
company"
40 Waterbury Buckle company"
Al Cor South Main and Washington sits,
Scovil Manufacturing company
50 Cor franklin and Union streets
So Waterbury Clock Co. cease factory
81 Cor Clay and Mil streets.
b-6 Cor Liberty and River stroets
St No Hose Housa.
SO Cor Baldwin and Stone'stror's.
Cor Bridge and MaKIil streets
60 Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin -h sat,
- Private
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
a Dcatllbeu Scene.

A Scotch lad Of 20 died, leaving wild
owed mother, Il sister and two brothers
younger than himself. He had been their
main support, and while dying was full OF
anxieties as to what should become Of
them. His last words were, holding the
hand of tho brother next to himself in
years and looking at the poor sobblng
woman, TRY and DO as weel's ye can
Twenty five Years Of St. Andrews"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

SrEIKEs in these dull times are not al
ways unwelcome to employers. The New
York Sun tells of New Yorker who is an
import mt stakeholder in a manufacturing
concern up in Massachusetts, who sub
scribed for 1n0 ucke to a concert in aid
of his own striking workmen. Il hope
they can keep alive and maintain the
st ike" snil lie. for we can't s,ll their
product if they 60 to WORK"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
A lawyers Defense.

Your honor and gentlemen of the jury,
acknowledge the reference of counsel
of the other side 10 my gray hair. NY
hair 10 gray, and it viii continue NJ 30
KFRY ~ ivas hs iiyM Ths hsir III shRa
" hlash = sFRs - " 80 = shaaA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
SALVATION ARMY HEADQUARTERS
A New and Imposing Building to he Erect
ed In New York.


ed In New York.
Commander Ballingt0n Booth has ap-
proved the plans made for the new ma
tional headquarters Of the Salvation
Army i'll the United States, and work
will at once be begun i'll removing the
old barracks which occupy the site in
West Fourteenth street, New York city.
The new building will be eight stories
high, and the style Il modern treatment
of the feudal, which has been adapted
to the requirements of an office building
and at the same time retains a warlike
appearance suited to the aggressive
spirit of the army it will shelter. The
ground plan is "A feet inches front by
1874 feet in depth, and the construction
will be of limestone for the first two
stories and the remaining six Of pressed
brick, with limestone trimmings.
The main auditorium, which will be
one Of the largest i'll New York, COM
mences at the second story and reaches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Arrested as a burglar.

PROVIDENCE, juno 15.-John Ferguson
brought suit for So, 900 damages against
Officer Cosgrove, who arrested him as a
burglar. Ferguson had been to telephone
for doctor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
LORD COLERlDGE DEAD.
The Lord Chief Justice of England PAS
Awny.

LONDON, juno 15.-Lord Chief Justice
Coleridge is dead The Right Hon. John
Duke Coleridee, f. r. S, ID. c. l., was up
to the time of his death an honorary fell
lowof Exeter college, Oxford. He was the
eldest son of the late Right Hon. Sir John
Taylor Co!eridge his mothers maiden
name being Mary Buchanan. She was the
daughter OF Clergyman.
Lord Coieridge was born in 1921. His
early education was obtained ut Elton,
from whence he went to Balliol college,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
AriIrrimase to HARMONY.

BEAVER FALLS, Pa, June 15.-Thc few
remaining members Of the once opulcnt
Harmony society, a moro handful of old
men and women, left Economy on pill
grimase to Harmony, Butler county, the
place OF tho first settlement in 1905 Of
George Rapps' littlo colony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
A Valuable Cook.

Knowit-My cook Is a treasure.
Wantoknow-You're in better luck
than most people then.
Knowit-I wasn't till lately. You see,
she had row with the grocer, and to re-
venge herself she is very saving with the
groceries. The bill Is only half what it
used to be.-Exchanga.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Iron miners Tbreatcn to Strike.

GREENWOOD, Mich, June 15.-The iron
miners of the Gogebic range have given
their ultimatum to the operators. If not
granted, Il strike will be inaugurated June
is, which will close every mino in the
Gogebic district
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Dimensions of the Coliseum.

The largest single structure in the
world for audience and spectacular pur-
poses is the Coliseum at Rome 1t is in
the form of an ellipse. Its longNiameter
is 6l5 feet. its short 90; the height Of
the outer wall, l6+ The arena Is eS1
feet long by l1G broad. The tiers Of seats
accommodate 100000 spectatofgAASt.
Louis Globe- Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
An Entire Family Poisoned.

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn, June 15.-The en-
tire family of Felix Troughber, living just
across the Kentucky line, has been poi
soned by drinking water from their we'll.
1t is feared all will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
An Ancient Pest Revived.

LONDON, June 15.-The British Medical
Journal has received the following tele-
gram from Hong Kong, THE plague has
all the symptoms of the true bubonic pest
which ravagcd Europe In the middle ages
and is described by De Foe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

Cobble-Miss Summit says you left rather
abruptly last night.
Stone-I should say did. happened to
remark, who can tell what II day may
bring forth?" and she said would know if
I staid much longer-New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

FEsTUs, No, June 15.-Dr. George NJ
Wagner and Civil Engineer S. r. Lewis,
both attaches of the government engineer
ing corps were drowned while bathing in
the Mississippi river
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
RAIL ADVICE AND HINTS.

Eight travellers out of 10 who use a pass
find it expensive
Economy saves money. So do excursion
tickets when obtainable.
No railway porter has ever been offened
by q gift of the smallest coin.
Seats behind passenger whose window
Is open guarantee dust and cinders.
1t is safe to assume the man who does
not slam the car door Is n Christian.
Two washbasins were never known to
serve four passengers simultaneously.
Catarrh originates IN scrofulous taInt.
p. p. P. purifies the blood; and thus per-
mannetly cures Catarrh.
Terrible blood poison. body covered
with sores, and two bottles of p. P. p.
(Prickls Ash. Poke Root and Potassium)
cured the disease.
Rhematism is cured b. p. p. P. pains
and aches; in the back. shoulders.
knees, anlles and wrists are all attacked
and conquered by p. p. p.
Nothing Is 50 sfheaci0us IS P. p. p %
this seascn
!. Ahbosps Hnas ladsnH Cpsn Palns slSas,
ali epEhs wAgtz .nsa hHniqAaA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
MIR. Phelps Daughter Coming.

NEW YORK, June 15.-Mrs. Won Rot
tenhIrg, daughter of Hon. William Wal
ter Phelps who lies dangerously i'll at his
homo in Tea Neck, n. j., is IL passenger
aboard the incoming Hamburg American
line steamer Columbia, duo from South
n1nntCn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
EARLE H. EATON.
a Sure Thing.

"Gotrox has sent that wooden headed
son of his on an ocean voyage. wonder
what for.'
II understand somebody told him If
there was anything in the boy the sea
would bring it out. Buffalo Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
! ht 1jculnrra
c. and NJ. T. MALoxEY. PUBLISHERS.

THE Chicag' Herald thinks that Senator
McPher>on's servant girl. who, according
to his story. sent telegram ordering a
purchase of sugar tiust stock through
which the senator cleared SIS, 900, ought
to be advanced to the rank, pay and emclu-
ment; of typewriter at the very least.
Such a female, it thinks, is too valuable to
b. exposed t. the risk of being own up
while lighting the kitchen fire with kero-
seue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

RUDY'S PILE SUPPOSITORY is guar
anteed to cure Piles and Constipation. or
money refunded. SOC per box. Send
stamp for circular and Free Sample to
Martin Rudy, Lancaster, Pa. For sale by
all first-class druggists. and in Waterbury.
Conn, by Cannon & Webster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
An Ex-NIonk In Jail.

HAMILTON, Ont, June 15.-James Cork
cry, ex.monk and anti-Catholic lecturer.
was sent to prison for one year for assault
ing Rev. Father Midway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

HARTFORD, juno 15.-On account OF
the mental condition of Mrs. Harriet
Beecher Stowe her eighty-third birthday
anniversary passed quietly. She received
few personal congratulations, many bou-
Duets, letters and kilograms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Fourth Glass Postmasters.

WASHINGTON. June 15.-The following
fourth class postntstcrs were appointed:
New Jcrscy-SnDw Hill, Spencer Moore.
New York-Austerlitz, J. NJ. Vorney;
Old Chatham, J. W. Redmond; Stockport
Sarah NJ. Van Buron.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
A Faking Reporter on Trial,

VANCOUVER, June 15.-The trial of s.
r. Robb, the reporter who was arrested
in connection with the Raymond excur-
sion fake, was adjourned until Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Connors Defeats the Englishman.

NEW ORLEANS, June 15.-Johnny Con-
nors of Springfield. Ills, defeated Jack
Levy, the Englishman, before the OIym-
pic club in five rounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Please Do!

I've secret in my heart,
Sweet Marie
A secret I'd impart
Now to thee.
You are getting quite passe,
So l wish you'd go the way
OF Comrades" and "Some Day."
Sweet Marie!
Brooklyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Honors For CAPTAIN NIahan.

LONDON, June 15.-Cambridge univer-
sity on Monday next will confer an hon.
orary degree upon Captain Alfred T. Ma
han of the United States cruiser Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Our ''hopeful' calls his school
mistress ''Experience," be-
cause she's such Il dear
teacher"

on 40 not nccu experience
ora school teacher to buy clothes
in our boys and childrcn's de-
partncnt.
Just send the boys in
With Is or l0c for Il Pant.
:" ) or 25c for Il Hat.
= 80 or CSC for Suit.
10 or 49c for a Waist.
rhcre is nothing dear in all
thus department now.
It seems strange to YOU to
takH less than cost. but many
suits ages / to 1t or Ii to 10.
If Won were to ask us to furnish
700 or 900 at the price we
selling them Tor now, we could
not make them. 1t is another
case of how I. S. & Co. catch
the bargains for their patrons,
and all our customers arc en-
titled to buy them right for they
pay cash just the same as we
do.
Bring in Your cards for Chimp
Sos ofthe World, or Glimpscs
of the Fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

The event hes been won scuf tifnes By
esanR Mufphs, the AausfiraA Archer WING
hss Aslsss asvsaspEa lialp sssa = shaiss FEslla
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Assessors Notice..

All persons liable to rav taxes in the town
II Waterbury are requested t. bring in "a list
Of their tax1hI-' property "wneI by them
on the 1t Of March IS9i.
All those neElecrin= 70 hcin= in their list,
must have 10 pr cent added and forfeit their
right 81 apps Il before the b,lrl II relief ac-
cOuiinG to law
The Assessors will be in session daily from
June - 20 July Isl IT the Council Chamter
City hall Office hours IL 70 l. a m = to and
: to T. m.
{. HACSEE.
GORDON Il. LAWRENCE Assessors
DANIEL kIEEElS