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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
THE BLYTHE MILLIONS,
Another Sensational Development In tn,
 Big Suit.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1.-The long con test over the S4 ,000, GOO or S5, ,000 GOO left by the late Thomas H. Blythe has developed another promising sensation. There has been filed before the state supreme court motion to postpone hearing before that tribunal on the, appeal from Superior Judge Coffey's decision declaring that Florence Blythe is heir to Blythe's mil. ions. Sensational afidavits accompanied The notice
 In brief, the affidavits which were fileo by attorneys for the claimants opposing Florence Blythe, the illegitimate daughter charge that the girls attorney, Attorney General w. H. H. Hart, made over tc George k. Bates a contingent interest in the Blythe estate amounting to S100,00( simply because Bates was brother-in-law of Chief Justice Beatty and might infu, ence that jurist in rendering decision fla vorable to Hart's client.
 Several months ago, however, Chief Jus tice Beatty learned of his relative's inter. est in the estate and publicly announced that he was disqualified from participant. ing in the case, though he then gave nc reason.
 Chief Justice Beatty has since said in an interview that his knowledge of the rela- tive's interest prompted him so to act. The attorneys of Florence Blythe declare thas the new charges were simply made to gam time and postpone the hearing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Special Prices for TUESDAY and
 "WEDNESDAY.
DIR E $ $ G o o D $ |.

DIRE $ $ G 70 D $. All our 50 and 75 Cent dress goods of all kinds are now at your disposal Tuesday and Wednesday for 37cts.
 LINENS All our 39 and 40 cent bleached and half bleached Linen, Tuesday and Wednesday 25cts.
 $ H E E T N G. Regular 25 cent unbleached sheeting, full two yards wide, Tuesday and Wednes- day, 15cts.
 FLANN NELS. All our 20 cent white and grey wool fan- nel, Tuesday and Wednesday 15c.
 BL A N K E T S. All our S4.5O Blankets, Tuesday and Wednesday, S2.9S.
 COMFO k T A B l. E $. All our S1. 50 Comfortables, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9Scts.
 WOOL SKIRTS. Wool Skirts made on yoke band. 59c.
 WHITE SKIRTS. White Skirts, trimmed with Valencienne lace, regular price S1. 90, this week. S125. VESTS AND PANTS. Ladies feece-lined Vests and Pants, re- gular price 39c. this week 25c. LADIES' STOCKIN NGS. Ladies heavy black feeced lined stock ings, this week 15c.
 CHILL D RE N s IA KET S. Children's knit wool jackets, trimmed with light blue and pink this week 21cts. Ladies French woven corsets, regular price $1, this week 45c. Ladies' Canton flannel drawers, neatly trimmed, this week 47c. Children's Canton flannel drawers, now 15c.
 Children's white handkerchiefs, with silk flowers, this week Sets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
STRUCK A TROLLEY CAR.
The Engineer Was Killed, and Several
 Other Bremen Were Injured.

BROOKLYN, Jan. In collision be- tween ti-e engine and a trolley car the engineer was run over and killed, several other firemen were injured, the trolley car was thrown off the rails and badly injured, and the engine itself was nearly wrecked.
 The crash was terrific one. Heavily and strongly built as it was, the trolley car was pitched clear off the rails. The en- zine reeled and careened as if it would Overturn, but it's dead weight and its for ward impulse saved it.
 Driver John Farrell and Engineer Philip McDonough were flung from their seats, but while Farrell was thrown to the side of the engine McDonough struck on the roadway right in front of the engine and almost under its wheels. The frightened horses started on run, and before any of the firemen, bruised and half stunned by the shock, could lift hand to stop them, they had borne the heavy machine over McDonough's body, crushing him terribly.
 An ambulance was summoned as soon us possible, and McDonough, scarcely breath ing, was taken to St. Mary's hospital. His death followed in a few hours. Farrell was but slightly injured None of the passengers of the trolley car, which bore the brunt of the collision, received q scratch. The motorman and conductor, too, escaped uninjured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01

Every article man or boy requires for dress or every day wear. Nice warm clothing, our RIGHTLY MADE kind, with Underwear, Gloves, Caps, and Hose to go with it. We carry the most complete line of Furnishing goods in the city. Shirts, Callars and Cuffs, Neckwear always fresh and cheap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01

DALLAS, Jan. Judge A. B. Norton, { prominent jurist, died here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
The Mills Meetings.
Meeting In City Hall This
 Evening at 7::30 O'clock.
TUESDRT.

OEODNI T.
 Prayer meetings in each of the allied churches at 9 a. m.
 Preaching services in the First Baptist church at 10 a. m., in the First Methodist church at 3 D. m., and in Citv Hall at 7;3O D. m. MT Mills will speak, and MT Mills will sing at all of these meetings. Womens prayer meetings in Methodist church at 2p. m.
 And that, knowing the time that now it is high time, to awake out of sleep. Room 13, Il.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
The Prefect Appointed.

ROME, Jan. Lowing to the increasing disorder in Sicily and the tardy action of the local authorities in quelling very serious riot which has occurred at Castel- vetrano, General Lavriano, commander of the army corps at Palermo, has been tenn porarily appointed prefect of Palermo. The present prefect of Palermo has been re- moved, and his inaction will be made the subject of an investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
CREMATED HIS FAMILY.
Charged With Deliberately Burning tc
 Death Four of His Near Relatives.

Death Four of His Near Relatives.
 OMAHA, Jan. lon marble slabs at the city morgue lie the charred remains of the family of John Cummings-father, moth CT, baby and misunderstanding the outcome of the inquiry which Coroner Maui has begun into the causes of the tragedy which startled the city.
 Cummings, according to 12-year-old Tom my Fox, who was present, deliberately set fire to his own house and caused the death of his mother-in-law, his wife and his 1-year-old baby in the flames. The little boy tells straightforward story, and when asked how the fire originated he said:
 "Cummings was sitting on the edge of the bed in a rear room, where Mrs. Cum mings also was with the baby. Another person in the room was my aunt, Mrs Fox, the mother of Mrs. Cummings. There was a fuss about something, and Cum mings upset the lamp and closed the door, compelling all the inmates 10 stay there They cried, but he refused to let any of them out"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Proving That He Is Alive,

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Jan, 1.-Albert Kirshner, a tailor of this city, is undergo ing the novel experience of proving that he is alive. Twenty-two years ago he arrived at New York from Germany and drifted to a Massachusetts town. Shortly after his departure from New York a man of the
 same name and occupation and having a striking resemblance to Kirshner commit ted suicide. kirshner's parents in Germa- ny were notified, and letters sent by their son thereafter remained unanswered, as they believed them to come from an impos-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
The Ashbrid~e Case,

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1.-The Call an nounces what purports to be a decision of the court martial at Mare island in the case of Richard Ashbridge. Passed Assist ant Surgeon Ashbridge, U. s. N, who comes from d prominent Philadelphia fam lily, was charged before the court martial with forging the signature of Secretary of the Navy Herbert to telcgraphic messages of instruction to Captain Howison, com mandant at the Mare island yard It is said that the court martial sustains the charges
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Wrecked by a Snowbank.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 1.-Three men may die as the result of wreck on the Northern Pacific between Boulder and Elkhorn, Mon. The train ran into a deep snow bank, and the engine and tender were jackknifed. Engineer Dennis J. Delay had both legs amputated below the knee. Fire man John Began was crushed about the left thigh and spine, and H. J. Hayes, brakeman, lost his left leg below the knee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
The BarrowoliRe Mystery.

JERSEY CITY. Jan. 1.-What may prove to be another mysterious crime to be added to the list that is blot on the fair fame of this state was brought to light in this city by the discovery of Miss May Barrowcliffe, living at 79 Grand street, this city, who was found lying unconscious in vacant lot at the corner of Sipp and Van Wagenen avenues. Her assailant is unknown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Chairman Harrity wnn Take & Rest.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-Because of re gently published reports that Chairman w. F. Harrity of the Democratic national committee was seriously ill, many inquir- ies have been made as to his actual condi- tion. Mr. Harrity said to a reporter: While it is true that I have been ill for several weeks past and that my system is somewhat run down. am very much bet ter and hope soon to be as good as new. l am arranging my affairs with the view ot getting away by the middle of January. l shall probably go to Florida"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Neavers Flock by Themselves.

PROVIDENCE, Jan. At a meeting of the operatives oi the mills ill the district where the strike recently occurred the weavers voted not to join the other opera
 tives in forming an organization to become q part of the United Textile union. The weavers decided to form an organization of their own and to conine it to Rhode Is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Isnsv Day at Alhanr.

ALBANY, Jan. 1.--All the new state off cers took possession of their quarters to- day. The New Year receptions on Capitol hill consisted of the annual public official reception given by Governor Flower at the executive mansion between noon and D. m. This afternoon Governor and Mrs. Flower. assisted by Mrs. Judge Schley and Mrs Taylor, will receive at the mansion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Cherokee Bonds still Unsold.

TAHLEQUAH, l. T., Jan. 1.-The Cherokee council received certified check from Mr. Chaddick, representing the English capi- talists who desired to purchase the Chero- kee bonds, but the members were not satisfied with the genuineness of the check and declined to receive it. They are still considering the proposition from the rep resentatiVeS of the AstOrs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Could Not Survive Panic Year.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Jan. 1.-John Sur :allo, demented Polander, committed sui tide at his home in Plymouth township by hanging. He left a letter in which he stated that the nisfortunes of the year 1893 were more than he could stand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
A s1, 900 Ram Cut Up For Mutton.

PATCHoGuE, N. Y, Jan. 1.-The Sl, 900 imported Holinstein ram on the West brook farm at Oakdale, which strayed away a week ago, has been found Deputy Sheriff Cook of Sayville finally discovered his skin tackled up on q barn door. In the house the carcass was being cut up for consumption The man who was cutting it up said he found the ram dead. The matter is being investigated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Thase Huntars Not Mprderad.

BRIGHTON, Me, Jan. IA message to relatives of Loren Smith and Arthur Cross. the hunters who were supposed to have been murdered, has just been received here and states that they are at the northeast carry on Moosehead lake
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01

BOSTON, Jan. 1.-The labor leaders of this city are indignant over what they term the farce of the police census of the unemployed. The police claim to have made a house to house canvass. Labor leaders ridicule the work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Ponocatenetl Is Violent,

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 1.-The volcano on Popocatepetl has been in eruption for sev- eral days. The eruption is unusually vio- lent. A tourist party which is now be- heved to be near the summit is in great danger The fate of workmen at the sul- phur mines at the old crater is also the subject of much concern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
A Man of Culture.

Professor Shortlidge is member of an old Quaker family. He graduated from Harvard university with houors and was the leading member of his class in physical exercises. After graduating he went into the newspaper business and subsequently started boarding school for boys at Ken nett square. He removed his school to Me dia in 1874 and has since conducted one of the most successful institutions in the country, one which has gained for itself an enviable reputation preparatory school for young men.
 The victim, whose maiden name was Ma rie Dixon Jones, was about 25 years old and of prepossessing appearance. Her mother is Mrs. Marie Dixon Jones of Brooklyn, who came into prominence a few years ago by her suit against the Brooklyn Eagle for al- legged Gbelous publications about hospital conducted by her. The suit was decided against her Her brother, Rev. Henry Dixon Jones, was pastor of Christ Protes- tant Episcopal church in this city up to Dec l, when he resigned by request. The news of her daughters death is a great shock to the mother, and it is feared she will lose her reason.
 The unfortunate man does not realize what he has done and is continually asking for his wife. The general opinion here is that he is insane.
 A few years ago his school was in a flour ishing condition, but unlucky investments in real estate caused him to lose his money, and his affairs were placed in the hands of receiver. The school has since been con- ducted as stock concern, with MT. Short | Iidge as principal, and there was every | prospect that he would regain his lost | ground. The coroner will hold an inquest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
To Test the Legality of the Fight.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 1.-The argu ment in the habeas corpus proceedings brought by Corbett and Mitchell has been set for tomorrow. One of the pugilists will be surrendered by his bondsman, and proceedings will be immediately instituted for his release
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Trouble Iu the Cameroous.

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-The German cruiser Princess Wilhelm has been ordered to the Cameroons. The newspapers regard this as a sign that matters in the Cameroons are far more serious than dispatches repre- sent them to be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
An Anarchist Attemnts su,c,de

BARCELONA, Jan. 1.-The anarchist Co., dina, in prison here on the charge of hay ing tried to murder General Campos and of having been implicated in the Liceo theater outrage, tried to commit suicide in his cell by opening one of his veins with a piece of glass. He was discovered in time and his attempt frustrated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Shot Her Divorced Husband,

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-Daniel Healy called on his divorced wife to wish her happy new year. She ordered him from the house, and he refused to go. Then Mrs Healy fired at him with revolver. The bullet struck Healy in the groin, intiicting a probably fatal wound. The woman was arrp StaI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
More Horns Tban Policemen.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-The police failed to prevent the New Years street celebrations. There were 10 tin horns for every police man, ana the suppression was in about that proportion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01

' OST-A spotted black and white Setter IL Dog. last week Friday. Finder will be re : warded byreturning him to 16O south Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Another Offer For the Fight,

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan. 1.-Since a strong doubt has arisen that the Corbett- Mitchell contest will no5 come oil in Elori da, the syndicate of San Antonio business men has renewed it's offer of S25, 900 to the managers of the principals to have the con- test come off in San Antonio or Mexico.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Roston,s Fire Record.

BOSTON, Jan. 1.-The fire record for the year just completed shows that the total numbe of fire alarms during the 12 months has been ,536, with an estimated gross loss of S5, FOG, ,OOO There were 34 deaths and Ill ininrcN by fires
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Want Rents Reduced Too.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 1.-The millmen at the Carnegie works, Beaver Falls, have in. augurated movement, which will proba- bly be joined by all the wage earners oi that city and vicinity, to secure general reduction of rents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Says He Was Robbed and Shot.

P1TTsBURG, Jan. Max Zoerner was found dying on the Fort Wayne railroad bridge, with bullet hole in his head. He claimed that he had been shot by high wayman and robbed of S200
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
He Had Been Ill.

For three weeks past Professor Short lidge has been confined to his home with the grip. His wife was faithful, untiring nurse, but he did not seem to improve rap idly. On Saturday he ventured out for walk, his wife accompanying him, but he did not go any further than the spacious porches of the academy. Sunday morning he took another walk with his wife on his arm in the direction of East Media, pass ing people without his usual signs of rec ognition.
 A few minutes later, while passing through some woodland on Jefferson street, those who were in that neighbor- hood were startled by hearing six shots, and on looking they saw what seemed to be a scutfle on the street. Among those who heard and saw this was Chief of Po- lice McKniff, who ran to the spot, where he found Mrs. Shortlidge dead and the frenzied man clinging to her and calling for her to come back to him. A six shoot ing 32 caliber revolver was lying empty by the side of the dead woman.
 When the bystanders approached, Pro- lessor Shortlidge attempted to drive them off and threw himself on the body of his wife, now rapidly becoming chilled in death. The chief of police put him under arrest, and he was taken to the borough lookup. Here it was found that he was not fully dressed, being still in his night shirt. He was so weak that a carriage had to be procured in order to convey him the few squares necessary to go in order to reach the jail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Party Leaders at Albany.

ALBANY, Jan. 1.-The ranks of the poli- ticians in line here were swelled by the ar rival of Mir. Platt, ex-Senator Laughlin of Buffalo, Hamilton Fish of Westchester, Fred Nixon of Chautauqua and Assembly, man O'Grady of Rochester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
The Knights May Remove.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-Lahor circles are eagerly discussing the report that the gen. eral executive board of the Knights of La bor has mortgaged the headquarters prop ertY in this city for S20,000 and intend to purchase property in Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Bana,neIn His Cell.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Jan. 1.-J. D. Mo Dermott, murderer of G. R. Brooks. was found hanging in his cell in jail, having committed suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01

BALTIMORE, Jan. LA New York ex- press train at Patuxent struck carriage containing an aged couple, Thomas P. Var ley and his wife, and their 10-year-old- grandson. All were instantly killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01

KINGSTON, N. Y., Jan. 1.-There is much complaint among the Delaware county milk dealers because of the slim demand for milk by the New York consumers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Harvard Students Battle For Life.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. 1.-Orlaff Wood ofAHiram, O., law student at Harvard college, narrowly escaped drowning while skating on Fresh pond Three companions went through the ice in trying to save him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
The Chronicles Big Issue.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1.-The Chronicle issues a 64 page paper devoted to accounts If the progress of the city and state during he mast year,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
WiIson's Fate Certaln.

CAPE TOWN, Jan. LA dispatch from Palapye announces that native runners who have arrived there state that there is no doubt now that Captain Wilson's party was surrounded and killed while fighting calamity against heavy odds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Wanted to Live No More

FRANKLIN, Pa, Jan. Miss Cora Bow man, the pretty young daughter of Wesley Bowman, a we'll to do farmer living in Oakmont township, five miles west of this city, took quantity of laudanum Thurs day night with suicidal intent. She got an overdose and recovered entirely from the effect of the drug. Saturday night she went to her room and shot herself with a g caliber revolver, the bullet passing clear through her body, coming out near the spinal column. At last accounts she was still alive. She had had a lover's quarrel with her tiance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Gasometer Blows Up.

CAMDEN, N. J., Jan. IA gasometer at the Camden gas works exploded with a terrific report, shaking houses and break ing windows for mile around. No one was in iured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
HeId una Milkman.

LOWELL, Mass, Jan. 1.--Joseph Guyott and James Guerin, would be highwaymen, '1eld up Wellington Summers, milkman. In the fight Guerin seriously stabbed Sum- mers. Both men were arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Missing Rank Ta,,ar Rannatt

PROVIDENCE, Jan. 1.-Nothing has been heard from missing Teller William Aus in Bennett of the Globe National bank. President Simms thinks his stealings will not exceed $35, GOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
veterans For BrazIrs Army,

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Jan. 1.-Agents fol the Brazilian government have secured about a dozen Grand Army veterans in this county for service in Brazil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Trieh tn Kill His Father.

HACKENsACK, N. J., Jan. 1.-Abraham Martling, son of II. A. ALartling, treasurer of the Northern Railroad of New Jersey, attempted to kill his father while suffering from an attack of delirium tremens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Waite Means to Have His Session.

DENVER, Jan. 1.-Governor Waite says he will have an extfa session if he has to hang for it, and that he will do all in his power to keep the legislature in session.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01

MONTE CARLO Jan. 1.-An Englishman named Mander Allender has been mur- dered on mountain road while en route to Mentone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
victl.n of an Electrlo CAr.

PrTTsBURG, Jan. 1.Edward Laffy, m iron worker of the west end. was run over and killed hy an electric car. The motor man and three others are under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
situation Alarming In Jamestown.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y., Jan. 1.-Calls for aid upon the poormaster and the aid societies increase daily. The situation is alagming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
M;,,,ona;rs Afnsvorth Dead.
Prominent Jurist Dead

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1.-Captain A. c. Ainsworth, an 1S49 pioneer and three times a millionaire, died at his home in Oakland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. Mrs. Olive A. Cloud, a divorced woman, was shot and killed at her home by Lewis Snyder be- cause she refused to marry him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
CURRAN' Extension Sale !

In order to maintain our old reputation as having the busiest store in the city, we are determined our customers shall buy just as much goods as ever now, though they may not have as much money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
The At,aatio Very stormy
nr,lk Rnainass A fYectefl.

NEW YORK, Jan. Nearly all the steam CTS arriving at this port report having had very rough weather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Two Peculiar Suicides.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 1.-Two we'll known men of this section committed suicide. They were H. II. Grafton of Sewickley, a commercial traveller for the T. H. Nevin White Lead company, and w. w. Dono- hue, an oil man of Mercier, Grafton shot himself in the washroom of parlor car on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad while coming to this city. Before shielding he wrote his will Donohue had been drink ing hard for several weeks and was taken from the Central hotel to Mercy hospital for treatment. During the temporary ab- sence of the attendants he took penknife and cut his throat He died in less than an hour,