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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Sing Lees Midnight Dreams Ende'
by Dynamite.


Sing Lees MidniEht Dreams Ended
by Dynamite.
Sing Lee also said to be known as
Hop Low, ChInaman, had a terrible
experience at the hands Of some mis-
creant, possibly OF Japanese persua-
sion, this morning.
Sing Lee runs laundry on Fifteenth
street near Rusk. He sleeps In the
laundry Last night he worked until
late. and It was after l o'clock when
he went to bed.
He does not know how long he had
been asleep. when there was terrific
explosion under his bed and Sing allas
Low was blown clear out OF H.
Assistant Chief Matkin was riding
through the beat just al that time ana
was attracted by the noise. Lee was ~
such extreme agitation that ne could
not tell his name or what allied him
lie was Gained sufficiently to discover
mat he was not hurt
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Dallas. TEX. Sept. l5.-The e. j.
Reeves murder trial. which has occu-
pied the criminal court for several
days. resulted at o'clock This evening
In a verdict by the jury Of man
slaughter, assessing his punishment
M 1--WE years imprisonment IN me
penitentlary.
on the ilth OF December iast =, : !,
poaves killed Tom James at dance
an 1,im street in this city. The testi-
s,,onv NJ a number OF witnesses
showed that James had for several
months before the killing been or
terms Of intimacy with defendant 5
tt-lfa
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Waco. Tex, Sept. l5--congressInah
Georre G. Pendleton returned to this
DIV tonight after several DAYS cam
nniyning IN Fall county, lie Expresses
bImself as satisfied with the outlook
IN that county. His report from me
other counties is encouraging. ne up,
pears IN excellent spirits ana uee i'i.1f,,
fhe popuiist claims are being raplaix
liberated. aud that his majority VIII
easllv exceed that Of two years ago.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Waco, Tex, sept i5.--J c. Landlord
OF Hillside ana his four sous, NJ,
Jasper A.. John A and Thomas H.,
each Med suit In the Nineteenth dis
triol court today against George l.
Ross OF Hillside. for $1,000 actual and
5000 exam piary damages. the ngRre-
gate amount Of i've suits reaching $780,
900 The plaintiffs ailege that George
Ross. the defendant, has been circulnt-
ing malicious and false reports about
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

trenton. Tenn, Sept. Ex-senator
Isham G. Harris opened the campaign
a. tennessee here today in speech
,s,ora one OF the largest audiences
~, ever assembled in the state, Tho
,ybn,e town put on holiday attire and
sm.'',,,.inn trains brought great crowds
s,,co, poluts in West Tennessee, Sem
stor Harris was in his happlest mood
80 was frequently Interrupted by
.taara
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

wichita Falls. Tex, Sept l5-The
Third party people wound NJ two
davs' barbecue last night by lee
t,re nj the courthouse. Rev. Mr.. Du-
INNS OF lebanon. Tennr was the
orator. Subject The sons OF toN.
Harry Tracy and other noie1 fppu,
lists made speeches uutlhB W, 49,
snnnse The barbecue was success
nassing on as quietly as a May DAY
uicnic
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Beevnle. Tex. Sept i5,-fhe execu-
tive committee OF the Peoples party
ma TINT Of the Republican party OF
the Eleventh congressional district met
,.eas by the Popullst executive com
,,,ittee they unanimously decided 70
Keen Terrell In the race to the nnish'
II h believed that the Republicans Sc
oretiv Endorsed Terrell also.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

q Johns. y. p sept Ia'-INs N
.rnsd,ion returned here this after
80 In brief, very little has been
ho us.,,niished owing 70 the frighttul
aeso .tir several members Of the par
Wet s'.a heen frost bitten. but all are
" nav lieutenant Peary and two
ailve. t,svs remained north, Mrs
2 Sry her baby and the other msia-
h sen,y n the party have returned mere
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Center. Tex. Sept. i5.-The Thirty
thlra Democratic representative con-
ventlon nominated J Il sprisg' in
dorsed Cleveland and Instructed for
Horace Chiffon
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Terrell, Tex. sept 70 Thc residence
Of Or. II =. Rudder caught IRE at
about li.tb o'clock tonight ana burned.
The loss II nearly Or quite total on both
dwelling and contents, The family was
absent.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

clared. and were recognized as such,
lie deplorod the tragedy greatly lie
said Keenan,, the hyatnnder who was
shot. was one Of the most lnonenHive
and nnlnt mon In 0ntenNllle.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

For healthy pigs In summer. grass
and clover az much as they can eat
with plenty Of sweet milk can be given
aim pronr II the milk can be thieken-
ID with middlipss Of With bran and OIL
meal all the better.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Bastrop. Tex. Sept. i5,-Hon. George
,.isr,, speke here today and warmly
advocated the candidacy Of Joseph say
ere
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16
Dress Goods.

This is the department that is busy from morning I'M
night New goods arriving daily Have you the
fw novelties! If not why not!
We love to show them We know they will tempt
bu Foreign goods cheap. High class
Eyeties 81 to So SO per pattern Superb line of low
BID medium quality fabrics at 25o SEC 3Sc 40c soc 5Sc
b. 75c S5c, soc and 81 per yard You have
|ch goods for the money
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Tacoma, wash. Sept. l5. The death
OF Captain William Bridgsman OF tho
United states Steamer Baltimore, which
occurred here this morning. was the
result OF Anietle fever, not cholera.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Ia clover hay win produce
torh eiass sheep In the fattening
some a handsome proAL
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

washington. sept i5,-Iror Eastern
reaas Generally fair northwest winds.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16
VOL. XvII---No. 297.
he Before and After
|arif Subject Illustrated.

There are but few who seem to comprehend the new
liz position Months ago we commenced reducing our
Xxx to make room for the goods under the new tar
4 Saturday received over 500 dozen ladies' and
|ldrens fast black hose You will find them ON sale at
4 new tariff price. Note the true difference:
Children's ribbed hose, size to o. new tariff 15o
ere csc
Children's Maco Cotton hose, size to o. new tariff
IA we're 35c
children's winter weight isle to 9sc, new tariff
u we're 35c.
Ladies' Fast Black Hose
New tariff zoe, we're 25c.
New tariff 25c we're Csc.
New tariff 29c we're 4Oc.
New tariff $50, we're SOC.
New tariff 45c we're Coo.
New tariff SIC, we're 75c.
Ladies' black and colored silk Sc at the same re
tction We have opened a com 49, r. ew line On in.
econ you will find the best gooL w. <Ne above prices
tu W. ~ ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16
Dress Findings.

You will both time and money by coming to us
g dress findings silk Innings percalines canvas acngs,
felds Prussia binding binding, bone casing belt
BIZ hooks and eyes buttons placke fasteners and
ther small articles pertaining to dress making.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

rKwARp. .,oo 800,
ke reveal days aga for the pro-
L<ue = copy of nny daily news
&fier esa,ed in n cit, no inrEer
81 me where the Gazette IN
% ,h.a which Is the equal of the
liza nevsrpnner' ..in hold.
a. .,.,h can compare ncwHpn-
n Nh IL, now IL the time TO toe
4 mark.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16
me BUSINESS Ssy0n

speaks tnreunh pen picfssss - fss
adv ersi.sna department OF the o.
settc.
tael shcre aud you win ana what
ror, Worth Il aoiaH In business
way. ana who IL doing ~.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-16

Ladies' black and colored silk
ction. We have opened a com
,ction you will find the best goo
4 ever saw.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
AMusEM TENTS.
Thomas w. Keene.

For several years students have been
lahenting the dramas decay, but now that
the craze for the lighter vein of plays has
died cut, the tickle public is again looking
toward the actors who do not need fancy
dances and comic make-ups to make hit
for revival of the plays which our anees-
tors for several decades back have looked
upon with hne artistic pleasure. There is
no more fitting actor on the stage to-day
to present the many Shakespearean plays
than Thomas W. Keene. Mr. Keene will
be seen in Richard III at Jacques opera
house tonight.
'sThe Man From Boston,
John L. Sullivan drew big house to see
The Man From Boston" in the jacques
last night. The play has many strong
points, but the majority of the audience
we're present TO see the big fellow. Sui
livan, in fighting costumes, did some clever
one-hand sparring with Dan Dryer.
Stay Poster Burlesque Co."
The Fay Foster Burlesque Co will play
at the opera house. Friday. The Hobo
ken Evening News says: The Fay Foster
Buraesque company. another good show,
opened at the Germania theatre to q
crowded house and delighted audience last
night. The company is one OF the finest
that has visited this city this season. being
composed Of tbs very best talent. The
opening was musical shit entitled True
Blue = In which all OF the company appears
70 good advantage. The clio is very strong.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
WORLD OF SPORTS.

First Baseman Brown of the Louisvilles
is rs pounds lighter than hast season.
Sioux City has catcher in dob"
Woods, who stands feet 24 inches and
weighs 1877 pounds.
Grandlrapids is after "Bobby"Wh
and the latter is trying to obtain his release
from the Eastern league.
Manager Ward of the New Yorks has de-
cided to have his players report to him in
some southern city about March 10 or Is.
Providence has signed Catcher Ed Dixon,
who was with Minneapolis in 1892 and
with Augusta in the Southern league last
year. First Baseman Rogers has sent in
his contract.
The salary list of the New York club was
$13, 900 more last season than the Brook
Ign figures will be this year. None of the
New York players will receive more than
they did last season, and some may be cut.
Danny Russell of Bridgeport and George
Siddons of New Orleans were matched
yesterday for $500 side for n finish fight
March"1, to weigh In at 126 pounds. The
contest will probably take place just out
side of Connecticut.
Tie Cleveland club has signed Tebeau,
QConnor, Ewing, McAleer, Young, Nc
Carr and thinner
Domino will be starter in the American
Derby # he is fit to race when the time rslls
aEouAd. p, ~
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
THE ODDLY.

Among the Kondeh people, who live ON
Lake Nyassa. In Africa, the favorite form
of suicide Is to enter the water and allow
ones self to be devoured by crocodile
When the ostrich Is to be Invested Of its
plumage, a long hood is placed on its head,
and it Is then confined In rallied Enclosure
about three feet square The birds rarely
show fight.
To guard against the ravages Of the book
worm the Arabs write the word kabikaj,
the name of the dim which presides over in
sects, upon their manuscripts, which, they
hold. protects them from the ravages of his
subjects.
Mrs Peter Mcpherson Of Muncie, Ind,
attended a party at which there were IS
guests. Some one, superstitionsly inclined,
remarked that before many weeks some
one OF the number would die. AIRS. Nc
Pherson at once fell Ill and died In 10 days
A second edition of the Siamese twins,
now being exhibited at Hong Chow, are two
nice looking boys about years old, bound
togetheE BY q ligament Of .Aesh naar the
middle DE- their sides. They are - much
alike h appearance and asssasar equal in
size as y y possible to b.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
DOWN shHE VALLEY NOTES
Doings of a,Day in Naugatack and Union


Doings of aaDay in Naugatack and Union
City.
NAUGAfUSK, Feb 1.-NearIy five hun
dred people attended at the opera house
last night - hear Prof De Motto give his
illustrated lecture on '.Air and the Aero
naut. His paintings on screen, as well as
his experiments were very Interesting and
instructive. The next lecture will be
given on February 81, when Ex-senator
Ingalls, viii us his views of sAmerican Pol
itics and Politicians"
Christopher ellison is in hopes of getting
a settlement with the board of selectmen
tonight for his pigs which were killed
some time ago by dogs. He claims pay for
nine that would average over eighty-fve
pounds.
Some eight of ten members of Ojeda
Council, X. of c., went to Waterbury last
night to attend the ball of Sheridan coun-
Gil. There were also number of sleigh
ing parties out last night
Chief Horsford had quite a gang of
tramps out last night shoveling snow from
in front of the town hall and churches.
Mrs Morris Richards has improved and
DR. Delaney thinks she will recover. Quite
number of other scarlet fever case, are
fast conyalescing.
Members of the Naugatuek Hose and
Fl. & z. Co should not forget their month
ly meeting tonight. The weekly meeting
of the board of seleotmen also takes place
tonight.
Do not forget the play "Uncle Abner's
Daughter" at the opera house tonight,
There has been very large advance sale
of tickets.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union held meeting at the parish house
to-day.
Parties are in town ready to furnish CO.'S
tunes for the masquerade tomorrow night.
large number of tickets have been sold
for the ball.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
TIMELY TOPICS.

A great February clearing sale of cloth
ing is going-on at Morris. the clothier's,
South Main street.
Reid Hughes offer some special bar
gains for Friday and Saturday only.
The finest line of groceries in the. city
can be found at the Waterbury Grocery
Cos store. 1853 Bank street.
Ham twelve cents pound and choice
butter 80 cents at Castles markets.
Jones, Morgan & Co. take inventory in
just three weeks. Until that time some of
the best bargains ever offered in clothing
in the city may be found at their store.
Tomorrow viii be regular bargain day
at Miller 4 Peck's.
Complete line of real hair goods at I.
Chase's. A perfect match may be obtained,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
NEW ENGLAND MAaEs.
Stated That the Receivers are to- Fulhll
the Roads Agreements.

Stated That the Receivers are to- FuIhll
the Roads Agreements. -
1t is stated that the receivers of the New
York & New England railroad will fulfill
the agreement of the company and will re-
store the ten per cent reduction beginning
to-day, on wages made some months ago.
Manager Odell, formerly vice president of
the road, with whom this agreement was
made last December by committees repre-
senting the various organizations of rail-
way employees, has issued orders, it is said,
to this effect.
This action averts what might have been
a repetition of the Lehigh situation as the
employees were many of them determined
to tie up the road if the wages were not re-
stored.
The ten per cent restoration order will.
it is stated, apply only to engineers, fire.
men, conductors, brakemen, fagmen,
baggagemasters and yard men. All officials
of the road, train dispatchers, station
agents, switchmen, clerks and office en-
ployes will not receive the restoration at
tits time.
The wages of those to whom full pay
will be restored are as follows: Conduc-
tors, So Ter day; engineers, freight, "a .25i
passenger. 1915; fremen, $2.20; brake
men, S2.10 and 50; iagmen, $40, and
yardmen, 1920.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01

The republican town committee met this
afternoon, and nominated Frederick b.
Merrman for town clerk. ire
John F. GaEren. Who holds govern
ment position in Washington, came home
to-day to make preparations for his wei
ding ae n
G. n. Reid, flames 81. Reid, Mrs ].
Doran and Mrs NJ Byrnes went to Florida
this week. They will be absent as.month
or more. el
Christina Sharp, aged Ga, died inStam-
ford yesterday The remains viii be
brought to this city tomorrow and inferred
in Riverside cemetery.
Louis A, the six year old son of Mr. and
Mrs John Rusgrove of 80 Wolcott street,
died this morning of diphtheretic Group.
The funeral took place this afternoon to
Riverside cemetery, where the Rev F. P.
Waters oficiated.
Notices were served on the following
property own rs to-day to appear before
Justice Brett for violation of the sidewalk
ordinances: Frank Greenwood, Jewelry
street; Fred. Nuhn, 55 Scoviil street;
Michael Hayden, 100 Railroad Hill
street: James Ryan, Railroad Hill street;
N. j Engelke, South Main street; Elisha
Leavenworth. $50 Bridge street; Edward
McManus 118 Bridge street; Louis
Dumschot, 80 Green street,
James ]. McGrath, 81 Green street; NJ.
Corcorry, Is North Leonard street;
Thomas Ward, 30 Charles street; Andrew
Brennan, corner East Main and Silver
streets. -be
The Ball Milk company sent two cans of
milk to the relief bureau to-day, and a
barrel of clothing was received from a
sewing society in Watertown. Thirtyrseven
persons applied for relief yesterday To-
day there did not seem to be as many
in the place as usual when the reporter
made his daily visit. Superintendent
Hoadley explained that while the num-
Der of people seen in the
place might not seem rs large
as usual the number of persons
receiving relief was almost as great as at
any time since the bureau was opened. He
said he knew the people better now than
he did at the commencement and it did
not take as long, to find out what they
wanted. 1--WE know the deserving ones now
said he and we give them their allowance
and send them away as quickly spossible
and on this account you do not find the
usual crowd standing around at this time
of day.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
DISTRICT COURT MATTERS.
Two Decisions Rendered This Morning
by Judge Brsdstreet.


By Judge Brsdstreet.
Judge Bradstreet rendered the following
decisions in the district court to-day:
In the case of Catherine Mccarthy VS.
Henry Fisher judgment was rendered for
the plaintiff to recover SIS and costs. On
July 4, 1898, the plaintiff was assaulted by
the defendant and injured. The case was
FIRST tried before Justice Brett who rem
dered Judgment for $50 and costs.
George H. Ford VS. Patrick Boyle, judy
ment for the plaintiff to recover $85 and
costs. This was an action to recover dam
ages for defective wall.
Carroll & Kelley VS. John Moore, judg-
mint for the plaintiffs to receives $26.
and costs. This was an action to recover
for some barrels of kale. Justice Brett in
the lower court had given judgment for
S25 and costs.
Eliza Kelly VS. John Doolan, judgment
for plaintiff to recover 5000 and costs.
This is Naugatuck case where the plant
iff was a housekeeper for the defendant
and sned for wages.
William j. Schlegel VS. Allerton, judg-
ment for the plaintiff to recover $3.50 and
costs. This was an action to recover COM
mission for the sale of q house,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
nrs,,eo .,,a ths snort OF Kinr..

Secretary Hopper of the I4atonia Jockey
club, in describing the collapse of Colonel
Pate's race track in the City of Mexico,
says: The first day the track opened
never saw a better class crowd at q race
track anywhere. The president of the re-
public and all the swell society Of Mexico
were present. Everybody in the City Of
Mexico who ID anybody has a fine turnout,
and their carriages and harness are import
ed from Paris. Society went the first day
simply because it was fashionable to do SO.
There were about Z 800 people there the first
day, but the second day there were not over
300. In fact after the frat day there were
never more than 800 ON the ground. The
last day was at the track BY actual count
there were la people on the grounds"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
MILLER G. PECK
Bargain Day, Friday, Feb. g

At 4ac-25 pieces dress ginghams, good
styles, worth 10c.
At 59c-About l, 900 yds of fancy silk.
They cost from Csc to 81 so, to close, all at
sec.
CLOAK DEPARTMENTAL 81 98-Twenty
Ladies Jackets in blue, brown and black
Beaver cloth, we'll made and worth S12.
At 3.98-All our children's long coats
that were So and SO, to close $50.
AT 1.98-We have a few ladies' New
markets, all WOOL They were SO and $12
now 81. 90.
At 25c-Children's Underwent Odd
lots of children's vests, pants and drawers,
in white, scarlet, grey and natural wool.
They range in price from 32c to 100 each,
For Friday Csc.
At 12Ic-Odd lot of Mems wool hose in
natural and Camels hair.
At 68c-10 doz. Ladies' Union suits.
These goods are made of pure Egyptian
yarn and are worth 1875.
At 50c-We have about 10 doz. Mems
lined kid gloves that sold for 100, for
Friday SOC.
At l5c-5 doz. Misses plain cashmere
hose. We sold them at 37Ac. Only one
size, s.
At 19c-Ladies' large size shop aprons,
with bib and straps on the shoulders, were
374c.
At 19c-Misses' corsets, large size Only,
were soc.
At 64c-4O inch unbleached cotton from
Sc.
At 1.39-A good Marseille quilt as is
usually retailed at 200.
At 2.19-A pair of wool blankets that
are as good as any one need use.
At 39c-Our entire line of fancy elder
down fianuels that we have been selling at
soc and Csc.
At 19c-A few pieces of French wool
outing fiannels former price 29c.
At 39c-18 inch cotton diaper from SOC.
At 75c-1S inch Down Pillows covered
with handsome designs in fancy China
Silks and broad ruffies, were Ito.
At 50c-A few fine sheer linen handker-
chiefs, hand worked embroidery, and
drawn work, were 100 to $50.
At 25c-Handkerchiefs that were SOC to
Csc.
At 2c-Bordered handkerchiefs that were
SC.
At 49c-About 10 doz Ladies' kid gloves.
that were LOO to 1925.
At SCI 900 writing pads. regular price
sc.
At 15c-All bristle Hair brushes from Is
SECOND FLooR-Fur Sleigh Rugs at less
than cost of the pelt.
We will sell SIS Robes for 3.9s; 6.25 for
4.98; $50, 800 and 1000 Robes for sos.
MIL ER Re- PECK
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
The Rrldrenort Strike.

BRIpeEPoRI, Feb. 1.-The citizens COM
mittee which has undertaken the task of
bringing about settlement of the street
car strike called at the office
of the Taaction company this morning
to submit a proposition prepared last
night to Colonel Heft. They we're in
formed that he had gone to Pennsylvania
and would not return for three or four
days. 1t is probable that the situation
viii remain unchanged until Colonel Heft
returns.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
Shot Her Lover In Fun.

DECATUR, Ills, Feb. 1.-Miss Maggie
Truelock and David Lambert were play
ing cards when in fun the young man said,
Now the one that wins shall shoot the
other" He unloaded his revolver. as he
thought, and laid it on the table. The girl
won, snatched up the revolver and pulled
the trigger. One cartridge had been left
in the revolver, and the bullet entered
Lambert's brain. He died instantly. The
girl was almost crazed. The couple were
engaged to be married.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-01
Danburv strIkers Defeatea.

DANBURY, Conn, Feb. 1.-The backbone
of the long lockout at the hat factories is
practically broken by the return to work Of
many of the union men. There are many
assertions from the ranks of the union,
and most of them held meetings and agreed
that those who wished to return to work
in the Independent shops should be allowed
to do so. The lockout has lasted 10 weeks,
aud it is estimated that 1t has cost the city
An0n 0OO