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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
IS THE INDIANA LOST?
The American Liner. With Two Hundred on
 Board. Is Six Days Overdue.

The American Liner. With Two Hundred on
 Board. Is Six Days Overdue.
 PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 26.-Tho AmerI can liner Indiana. Captain Townsend. from Liverpool and Queenstown for this port. with q crow of 50 men and IIO steerage passengers. has not yet arrived and Is now almost six days overdue.
 The uneasincss felt for tho ship was in no way lessened by n report made by Captain Hunter of the British steamship Calvin. which reached Girard point from Potl. Captain Hunter says that on tho goth inst. while wcathering terrific gale. they observed on the crest of n wave n peculiar white object which closer in spection disclosed to Do part of n pas senger vessels life raft It was painted snow white. and the figure . was plainly visible on one end On the other side which was partially submerged. were let ters, no doubt the name of the ship from which 1t had floated. This was in latl- tude 4:. longitude 6I, possibly n little far ther to tho southward than tho course pursued by the Indiana. Captain Hunter is confident that 1t came from n passenger ship that had met recent disaster
 Pilot Schcllingor, who was in charge of the Calvin. says tho raft described by Captain Hunter closely rcsembled those carried by the American line boats. Close to the raft was floating n wooden bucket.
 The Calvin met with terrific gales from tho 10th to the goth inst. and damaged her steam steering gear.
 Tho Red Star steamship Pennsylvania Captain Rodgers. from Antwerp. is also five days overdue. but Captain Smith of the White Star steamship Britannia at New York Saturday reported passing her on the goth inst. In latitude 1T. longitude I4. apparently all we'll
 The British steamship Robinia, from Antwerp, is also overdue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
 KILLED IN CHURCH.
MurIrr"p shot and Officers Wounded Just
 aS Servircs Began.

Murderer shot and Officers Wounded Just
 SerVirCs Began.
 MEMPHIS, Nov. 2G.-A fight occurred at a church near Carroll:on, Miss, be tween officers and n murderer. and as a result ono man Is dead and two others wounded. Ben r. Chatham. marshal of Carrollton, and D. C. Brewer. deputy sheriff. left for Enon church. 10 miles south of Carrollton. to arrest Claude F. Moss. who Is charged with murder in Monticello. Drew county, Ark. and who had been a fugitive from justice for moro than year. Governor Stnne had honorcd the acquisition of the governor of Arkan sas and had ordered the sheriff of Carroll county to arrest Moss and deliver him to tho officials of Arkansas
 The officers learning that Moss. who had recently grown hold. would probably attend church at Enon. left for that point and reached the church just as the minis ter was beginning services Moss and his companions were standing near the church when Chatham and Brewer ap- pcarcd. Moss throw his hand to his hip pocket as if to draw his pistol when Chal- man grabbed his hands. and Brewer also grabbed him. Moss. being n strong man. resisted the officers. when both tho latter pulled their guns.
 They scutiied with Moss until they reached the church. door. 30 feet away. when Moss had succeeded in almost wrenchinG Brewers pistol from his hand and fired at Chatham, but Brewer knock cd tho pistol away and caught the bullet in his arm, inllicting a serious wound Ho then rammed Brewers pistol into Chalman's breast and pulled tho trigger again and again. but Brewers hand caught the trigger, and tho pistol only snapped. Ills hand. however. was terri bly cut. By this time Chatham had freed his pistol from Moss grasp and fired six bullets into him. killing him almost in stnntly Intense excitement prevailed at the church. and scores of women faintcd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26

the fight says that the chief stand was made at the chain of forts at Hanshin- Chang. overlooking the narrow channel leading to. the inner port Hundreds of Chinese were killed there.
 \ dispatch to The Times from HiroshI- ma says that during the attack on Port Arthur tho Japanese fleet assisted tho land troops. All tho Chinese ships, fac tories and docks were taken intact and ready for use.
 Tho dispatch adds that tho Tong Haks have renewed their activity in southern Korea. The Japanese are assisting tho Korean troops in suppressing the trouble
 Another dispatch from Shanghai states that stores for troops and munitions of war sufficient to withstand a two years siege fell into the hands of the Japanese at Port Arthur.
 Still another dispatch from Shanghai states that Chinese officials nre telegraph ing notices broadcast saying that the TO- ports of the downfall of Port Arthur arc falsehoods. That place. they say, is de- tended by 30 900 brave soldiers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

The president has appointed Floyd NJ. Curtis postmaster at Greene. \. '.
 Yale defeated Harvard at football by a score of l2 to at Springfield, Mass.
 A s35, 900 fire was caused at Austin by burglars who tried to break open a safe with dynamite.
 Smallpox has broken out with great virulence in South Finch, Ont. and the people are in a state of panic.
 James ]. Corbett has issued on behalf of Steve O'DonneIi a challenge to fight any heavyweight in the world.
 Mrs. Maybrick. the American woman who is serving a life sentence in woking prison for the murder of her husband, has petitioned the queen for a release, plead ing that she Is innocent.
 It is reported that tho correspondent who was captured and killed by the Chi nose while following the second Japanese army vas Frederick Villiers, the famous war correspondent of Black and White
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The forty hours devotion will be opens d at St Patriek's church at the 1O:a5 mass next Sunday.
 Three beautiful BantAm roosterS imported from Japan are on exhibition in the window of c. K. Killbride X Co, on Bank street.
 L. r. k A. NJ. GuiIfoile have com inenced preparations for the biggest dis. play of Thanksgiving supplies ever seen in this section of the town.
 The fire hydrant on Bank street. oppo- site kclly's bakery. which was damaged by one of the hose wagons last week, Is being repaired to-day.
 -Janitor William Ramon has just con- pl'ted a very commendable piece of work at the Bank street school. Six handsome hard maple schrubs have been planted in side the fence along Bank street and four others of the same species which stood in the middle Of the lawn have been dug up and set down parallel with the fence on Washington avenue Several loads of top dressing have been spread over the vrlvety lawn and the whole place has been put in good shape for the approaching winter.
 -Amongthe many attractions offered the people of Waterbury for Thanksgiving eve and Thanksgiving afternoon and evening. there is none which'promises to be better patroniZed than the production of Shaun Aroon" and The Fairy of the Fountain. SC which will be produced in the Lyeeum shaun ArOOn" is a very interesting drama. The scene of the story is laid near the town of Fermoy. m the county of Cork Ireland. and the whole play Is a good pic. tnro of the struggles of an oppressed peO. pie against the sxactions of a scheming land agent. There Is enouge love and romance in the story to interest all the young people. and the older ones xill wit. ness some scenes of Irish life with ~hich they are thoroughly eonversant- ''Ths Fairy ot the ountAin" wIll delight young and old. At the matinee Thanksgiving afternoon children will be admitted for l5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26


 boy, His father was a reputable busi- ness man of Philadelphia and died some years ago His mother still resides in Philadelnhia He has two brothers in business in that city. His criminal career Comncnt cd in California where in 1881, when 3.| years of age, he was convicted in santa Clara county of cmbczZlement and sentenced to the state prison at ~an Quen lin for two years. After serving his sen tenCc he went to Montana and from there to Topeka
 In Topeka he connected himself with the Order of Good Templars, |. M. c. \. and othor religious and charitable organ iZations and carried on extensive swin. ding operations
 In 1889 he appeared at Washington, where, under the alias of Robert F.. Hall, on Nov. of this year, he was arrested for forging the name of several business men on cheeks for small amounts. On his ar rest 1t developed that he was wanted in Montana and Colorado for forgeries there, and an effort was made to extradite him, but he was tried on March ?, 1890, for the Washington offense. found guilty and sentenced to three years in the Albany penitentiary. from which he was dis charged in August, lS92.
 In November of the same year. at Fl mira, he secured from bank there $l2l on forged draft dated Oct 20, 1892. pur- porting to be issued by the Twin Valley bank of West Alexandria, O. on the Ma tional Bank of the Republic of New York city. He planned this forgery while sick with typhoid fever in the Elmira hospital.
 From Elmira he went to Cleveland. where he swindled Wardell X Go. with a forged draft for $42@. 20. purporting to be issued by the Merchants bank of Bing- hamtOn, N. G., on New York city bank. He also succeeded in swindling banks at Chicago on March 2l. 1893: at Mount Vernon. N. T.. on June 27, 1893: at Bel Air Md. on May |. at Worcester. Mass |, on June 20. and many others
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
FORGER CAPTURED.
The Bank swindler Was Posing as a Preac
 CT When Arrested

CT When Arrested.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-Frank A. Har- vey. alias Horace B. Baker alias George P. Sage, the forger, was arrested at Lan- sing, Mich, by Pinkerton detective from Philadelphia. He had been posing as the Rev. Charles O. Gibson and was prepar- Ing to swindle banks in that city.
 On July 30 last Harvey was arrested at Tineland, N. J., whero he had been living under the alias of Horace E. Baker with hIs wife and child. He was taken on acquisition to Hartford county. Md, where he had been indicted under the alias of George P. Sage for swindling the Hartford National bank of Bel Air, Md, by means of forged checks. He escaped from tho Hartford county jail on the night of Oct. 6. being aided by two fel- low prisoners. Harvey is said to have been born in Virginia and to have mov- ed with his parents to Philadelphia when
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
LAPS FOUGHT BRAvELY.
The Fire of Big Krupp Guns
 Could Not Stop Them.
THE CHINESE MAKING A STAND

One Pmrs of Their Army Is Trying to Stop Japanese Forces and Another Hastcnins Toward Port Arthur-Japancse Killed
 1000 Chinese In the Assault.
 LONDON, Nov. 26-The Times pub fishes a dispatch from Hiroshima giving the report of Field Marshal Count Oynma, whose army captured Port Arthur. The report says:
 The second army began the attack on the landward forts at Port Arthur at dawn on Nov. al Tho Chinese offered a very strong resistance until finally we
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
Edison Knocked Out !
The Waterburv urnI- ture Go of East Main Street has succeeded in doino SO,

EDISON has produced inventions which haze come as near to the human being as 1t seems possible to go. They are used TOT advertising purposes all over the country
 We stand Tn wonder and admiration aS we contemplate his genius and skill. AT d We wonder still more at the possibilities ot the future when we stop minute to con- slider the Being who created an Edison. But with all Edison's great acchievrments he has not yet been able to produce some thing which costs nothing to the Merchant. something which moves of its own will. something with heart behind all it says, that Is filled with enthusiasm which nothing but the truth can inspire
 This is what the WATERBURY FUR NITURE COMPANY has got. and 1t took I2 Iona years to make it. Nothing less than some such force as this could put the WATERBURY FURNITURE CONTAIN where 1t stands to-day. Nothing else could account for such phenomenal growth III a population such as they have to depend upon. The great Force of which We speak is the thousands of customers who are our willing Advertisers They are our Friends and they speak for Us wherever they % with sincerity that carries con- viction.
 Our strict adherance to solid bushes methods has accomplished this wonderful work. The salesman who misrepresents our goods is discharged for his pains and the money refunded to the customer There is no half way about it. Ii We sell vou suit of solid oak you won't go home and find it Is only elm made up to look like oak. We don't sell you cherry for solid mahogany We can do 1t, but We won't. Ali of these points piled up to- gether for 12 years Is the cause of our having more help in our employ than all the other Furniture Houses in the city nut together. And still we don't feel that we have done our whole duty to the people. We have not been able yet to bring our business to the degree of pertee- ton which the wants of the people require. But we are getting there. slowly but surely Oh you ought to see the change We have made in our Chamber Set, Crockery and Stove department II will please you inn mepsely. and you know We spend our whole time trying to please you. 1on You. readers. who are peruslng these hnt s now. At one glance you can see the whole floor and all its contents This Is one of the strokes of genius that you see occa- sionally at this establishment. Our help are always awake to tine peoEles desires. Come and see us, and when you want to buy you won't forget us All the newest things in the market are arTIV1ng daily Tor you to choose from
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
H.rxard.s cripp,.d Kicker-.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Nov. 26.-Dr. Co nant, the Harvard medical adviser. says that Wrightington did not break his col lar bone in the game Saturday, but that there was a slight dislocation of the end of the bone. and Wrightington will not be able to play Tn the Thanksgiving day game Hallowell. whose nose was broken may possibly play Thursday, but the doc tor regards that as unlikely. Both the Brewers and Captain Emmons. who did not play saturday, will probably go into the game Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
A NEW ELOORADO.

Two itoN> Make Il Rich Gold Strike on the
 Tor, of the Cascade Range.
 SPOKANE, Wash. Nov. 26. 6.-Michael Shuman. a well known mining man, re- turned from his mines in the Oknagon district, He reports the find of a veritable bonanza gold mine at the very summit of the Cascade range of mountains Two young men from Anacortes named Baroj and Gerrish are the lucky finders.
 Shuman says that the boys, after a week work with the crudest implements, have cleaned up SIP. 900, with plenty oi the same rich dirt in sight. Nearly all the miners in this section of the country have flocked to the new Eldorado and staked out claims.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
Schooner BaItic n Wreck.

OswEGo. \. Y. Nov. 26.-While at tempting to make harbor during ter rife gale and snowstorm tho schooner Baltic struck Beacon Light per and was driven on the Leach, Captain Baird s wife and three sons were aboard at the time of the wreck. and. together with the crew. were taken ashore by the life saving crew. Tho schooner had n cargo of 10, O0O bushels Of Canadian barley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
MAY STOP FOOTBALL.
The Nal. Faculty May Prevent the Game
 With rrinecton.

The Yale Faculty May Prevent the Game
 With Princeton.
 NEW HAVEN. Nov. 26. - Frank J. Murphy, the right tackle of tho Yale team, who was rendered unconscious dur, ing Saturdays game and taken to the hospital. has SO far recovered that he has returned here.
 There is a possibility that Yale may be prevented from playing with Princeton by the action of the faculty. One of tho professors said that the faculty would probably take some definite action in the matter. as the roughncss Of the play at Springfie has set some members of the faculty decidedly against any more foot ball by Yale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
Rear Admiral Carpenter R.ports

WASHINGTON. Nov. 26.-Further de- tails of the capture of Port Arthur by the Japanese were received by tho navy de- partment They came in cablegram from Rear Admiral Carpenter of tho Chi ma station on board the Baltimore which was in the vicinity of Chcfu and sailed for Port Arthur as soon as tho capitula- ton was announced It is as follows:
 The Japanese army engaged on Nov 2l was about l5, GOO: the Chinese army l3, GOO. Japanese lost about goo killed and wounded Two thousand Chinese were lost Tho Chinese army escaped. Nothing Is destroyed Tho Japanese fleet took no part in the engagement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
nrtroir. nnicrr. En,.r,nined In ,r.lrih.

MADRID. Nov. 26.-Commander Will liam II. Brownson and the other officers of the United States cruiser Detroit were given an audience by the queen regent. Her majesty expressed her admiration of the United states and her gratitude for the reception accorded the Infanta Flu. lalie. Later a reception was given to the officers at the American legation. subse- quent to which they were guests at a ban quet at the Army and Navy club. Some of the ships officers paid visit to the Duke of Ncrngua.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26

You may have bad dreams after eating too much Thanksgiving. If you drop into our store you ~Ill have nothing Iuut ElsHSaut 'ememurauess Our rightly made gsOds are joy forever Its pl-4sure 10 look at them. it's a pleasure to wear them and its economy too. for our reliable kind are the best values that tour money will buy All Wool Suits for men sIO and upwards. OvercoAts tr0m Ss. Boys Reefers s3 50 to 'S Suits all prices for little f-llows- You will need some of our Good Clothing. Hats or FurnIshings for Thanksgiving.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
Governor r~nn"yrr's Son Dead.

wILLIAMsTowN. Mass. Nov. 26.-Hor- ace Nathaniel Pennoyer of tho freshman class of Williams college died here of ty- phoid fever. He was tho only son of Gov ernor Pennoyer of Oregon. He caught cold, and typhoid fever resulted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
McnIthr Man. snici,Ic.

ToMrKISsvILLE, N. Y.. Nov. 26.-Hen- " Clay Bosworth, a wealthy retired drug gist residing at 1I St Paul's avenue committed suicide by shooting himself in the mouth. On the lapel of his coat was found a note which explained that he killed himself because hc feared Inc was becoming insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
Ten Men Buried by a snowsi,d..

SEATTLE. Wash, Nov. 26-A special from Monte cristo says: X snowslido struck the hig drying house of the Pride of the Mountain mine and buried ten msners. The alarm was given. and q force of 7a men and boys went to the res cue of the imprisoned men. When Louis Erickson's feet were reached hy the shoyelers, he was discovered to be head downward and was taken out dead. Eight others were seriously hurt. All ot the ten men were rescued alive but Erickson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
ricLrt Acrnt Itnnn.l nnh nnhhcd

MoNTcLAiR. N. J.. Nov. 26 Two young mon entered the waiting room of the depot at Bloomfield, on the New York and Greenwood Lake railroad. and after presenting n revolver at the head Of As sistant Ticket Agent C. W. Jacobus bound and gagged him and then footed tho place, They secured about $40 and a few railroad tickets and made their escape
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
Nor. octraI Tax Riots,

GENOA. Nov. aG.-A riot occurred at Ruta a town of 5n0 inhabitants. The trouble hadtils origin in tho application of the octrai duties, the tax imposed on provisions. etn.. brought into the townl The riot was finally quelied. but not un. til three Of the octroi officers had Ieen killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
M.nr Ccrrc.nnnIcnt mrlh rri.nnnr

CHCFu, Nov. 26.-It Is reported here that the special correspondent of Reuter- $ Telegraph company, who was at Port Ar. thur. has been made n prisoner by the Japanese
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
On Credit.

Clothing on Credit tn times uhen every person Is using the strictest economy, and Is trying to make his small earnings pay in half dozen different places, Is appre- ciated by great many people, the better classes as well as the poorer. Our credit system prevails in every large city In the country. and we have no cause 10 regret for introducing 1t here When you see a man always looking nicely dressed you can take the tip he buys his clothing from us We have among our customers people representing all stations of life. such as business mer, wOEkingmen, professional :uen. bakers. masons. eic- Dealing Wilh Us you no, only buy clothing iha; Is made to last and to fiji right, but you have the advantage of paying for il by The week without extra charge. Our prices are as low as for cash. and are marked in plain figures Business strictly confidential.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
|. Princess BIsmarek worss

VARzIN, Nov. 26.-Princess Bismarck, who has been indisposed for some time. has grown worse, and Dr. Schweninger has been summoned to attend her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
FLANNELS

LA = N GAs>. Al se-l case canton flannel, good value al I2 l-3c. Tuesday Al lse-5 pieces cram white fan mel. regular price 25c, Tuesday At @Nc-sO pieces all wool scarlet flannel. regular PESoe Soc, Tues day
 Al sc-One case light and dark out- ing flannel, regular psice lNc, Tnesdy
 At = l-2c-5 pieces grey and blue all wool flannel. regular price Sac. Tuesday Z1 Al lSc-Pi2in and fancy cider dnmn. regular price @sc, Tuesday Al 9Ae-3 pieces all wo0l clean slaAk- CT flannel. regular price 2ac. Tues day
 Al g I-sc-i case domestic flannel. regular price 5c. Tuesday S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
Now is the Time

To have those sensitive teeth filled or
 badly decayed ones extracted
 without pain or trouble.
 We never wedge the teeth before filling. Teeth extracted without pain. by the use of Gas or Ryder's Yitalized Air. A Set of T eeth S5 Best Set of Teeth SS Warranted for three years. There are no better made at any price. Fine Gold Filings S1 and up. Teeth filled with Silver 5Oc and 75c Teeth Cleaned Toe Teeth Extracted 25c Gas or Air Admins cred 25c GROWN and BRIDGE WORK
 a speciality. :: Ryder's Dental Parlors. ::- Dr. F. L. RYDER
 13S BANK STREET.
 Over Miss Fitzpatrick's Millinery Store. Fhe only Dentist by the name of Ryder in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
CurranS' Special Prices for Tues. day at Daily Bargain
 Counter. loo dOz Ladies Gingham Aprons regular price l9- Tuesday 1Oc
AND CoMFoRTABLEs

BLANKETS AND CoMFoRTABLEs Al Sae-One case In-z n@eee hann-
 keIs, regular price sI. Tuesday sex Al a>c-S5 pair I1-4 wool blankets.
 regular priee sl-So. Tuesday ass At s2aS-lO pair Ii-s wool hlan-
 keis. sold everywhere al Ss, Tues
 day g. es Al S4 SS-ls pair pure California
 an wool blankets. regular praca
 S5-g0. Tuesday S4s- AT g. a0-l0 pair extra fine CAlifor- mia wool blankets, regular price
 ss-50. Tuesday Ss5p Al 9Sc-5 bales sAiin covered com
 fossAhaess regular rEdoe Sl-z5, Tues
 day aS- Al Sl -S5-ss doEeu reversible satin
 oOreSesl eOmfora2hles- extra heavy.
 regular price Sl-5S- Tuesday sl-sJ Al sl -0-5 dozen extra large size
 eomfoEtAbles. filled with best white
 Soti"n, regular price s2, Tnes-
 day sIy5a Al sS-srs-l dozen down cosnfor4n- oles, regular pfsce SS, Tuesday s3. .aS Al s>e-2 dozen grey horse blank
 cts, regular price Sl-25, Tuesday ast Al s2S9-l dozen extra heavy horse
 blankets. regular prsee sS. Tues
 day Ss 2 Al @>c-I case white crotcheT bed
 spreads, regular price Si-25, Tnes-
 day a~,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26

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