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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
LOOKING FOR DOODLE.

Coroner Mix Instructs Medical Examiner
 Axt-IIe to c.ts 'n William Clark.
 If there be any truth Tn the story told by the man who came into the DEMOCRAT office this morning and asked if the paper was offering reward for the discovery of the parties who left the infant at the mouth of the gully on Riverside street Sunday night there will be some spicy news for the public in connection with the affair. The man seemed to have a statement to make that would shed some light on the matter and when he was informed that there was no money in it he walked out of the office apparently disappointed at not being paid for telling his story. He afterwards called on Dr Axtelle. who was willing to hear what he had to say in relation to the subject, but his reticence aroused the doctors sus- picions and he accused him of having a story to sell and told him if he knew any thing about the case it was his plain duty to make it known. As soon as the doctor told him this he played high horse with the physician and went to the office of the Sunday Herald and, it is said, offered to dispose of the story for S2O.
 The man gave his name as William Clark and said he belongs in Naugatuck and is empl )yed in Beers coal yard. At 7,oon he was met on the street by one of the proprietors of the DEMOCRAT and told the newsman that he was foolish for not giving him the reward, that it was a good story and the DEMOCRAT might just as we'll have it as not.
 Doctor Axtelle telephoned to Coroner Mix. who ordered that the man be sub p1naed before him at New Haven to-mor- row. pr Axtelle does not place much faith in the mans story. The fellow says the parties involved belong in Naugatuck and the doctor thinks it very improbable that any one would come that distance to dis pose of something which they would try to get rid of as quickly as possible. Clark will be given a chance to tell his story be- fore Coroner Mix, when it will be seen how much he does know about the ease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
CONTRACTOR eAFFNeY.
Says He Is Spending His Vacation at thu
 Eninxa

Says He Is Spending His Vacation at the
 Branch and Enjoys It.
 Contractor John w. Gaffney was stand ing on the platform of the Naugatuck depot this morning pulling with all his might on a cigar and a reporter. thinking the contractor was starting off on his vaca- ton, asked him which of the different re- sorts he was bound for.
 He replied that he had made several trips to his summer resort and none of the papers happened to give him personal notice. 'I am spending this summer" he said, "at the Branch, and it is one Of the most delightful resorts for pleasure seekers within a good many miles of Wa terbury. The breeze that blows across that part of the country is very inyigor- ating and intend to finger around there for some time yet" He added that he has seventy men employed at the Ply Plymouth quarries getting out stone for the dam. Asked if he would have the job com- pleted within the time specified in the contract, he said:
 "Yes, of course I will.
 "What is the time limit, Mir GaffneyY asked the reporter.
 "September," he said, and then ke gave Il two or three pulls at his weed, looked al his questioner and added, 1885," and then he removed the cigar from his mouth | and indulged Tn good hearty laugh. 'l believe" he continued, "there was some talk about having a certain amount of tho work done by the first of October, 1894. and he turned around and started of wearing broad smile.
 It is evident that MT Gaffney enjoys lift about as we'll as any man in town. He ii never out of sorts and seems to take every thing in a good natursd, happy manner A newspaper item in reference to hi business affairs that would set anothel man crazy simply amuses him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
WORLD OF SPORTS.

very interesting game of ball took place Saturday on the Long hill grounds for s2O, between the Shippers of East Main street and the Wolcott streets, in which the latter were defeated by a score of II to 9. h the fifth inning. Hayes. who was catching Tor the Shippers. Tn try ing to put a man out at home. was knocked down accidentally and his arm broken in two places. The features of the game were the playing of Convert and the heavy batting of Conlon. who took the place of Hayes.
 Two base ball mines met on the dia- mond yesterday and one of them wiped all the spare grass spots in sight of the earth with the seats of the trousers of the other nine. They were known as the NJ. J. Cooney corkscrew twisters and the F. +. Davis An Sing hines. The laundrymen received a worse rubbing than they ever gave a soiled shirt. They were and were not in it. They were in the tub. but were not in the victory. The score at the close stood Is to .. and if your laundry Is miss ing this week don't worry. some of the boys may be short.
 Up to date the Cuban Giants have this season won eighty-six games. lost twelve and tied two.i
 White, the old St Louis shortstop. is putting up n great game for the Bangor club in the New England league, and plays the position as well as he ever did.
 The New York club has erected large canvas screen to shut of the view of the dead heads who congregated on the via duct back of the right field bleachers.
 The Naugatuck base ball club is no more. Internal dissensions have dis austed the cranks and the game schedule d with the Waterbury team is of The local team will go to Ansonia Saturday and play with the strong Welcome ball team. This team has defeated the Derby team and so has Waterbury and it ought to be a good fight. The arrangements are not yet com pleted for an opening here. but the first game will surely be on Saturday Septem- Der l. A strong team will be put in the field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
CAlSSON BLEW UP.
Peculiar Accident During Military Maneu-
 ver- at Evanston.

CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-An explosion sim liar in some respects to that which occur rcd on the Grand boulevard in July last, but resulting in no loss of life. took place during the military maneuvers at Evans ton. One of the shrapnel in a caisson be- longing to Captain Grimes, Battery A, Second artillery, exploded with great force. throwing the three cannonecrs on the scat of the Timber into tho air and shnttering the cover of tho rear chest of the caisson into splinters.
 The artillCrymen who were rolled in tho dust, but not injured, were :. O. Wal thcr. Charles Crumlcy and Charles Can ford. After the explosion fire started in the Timber and the dry prairie grass. Driven by the wind. the flames moved to- ward the crowd on foot and on the grand stand.
 Members from the guard mount pre- vented the spectators from closing in around tho wreck, and tho flames wero soon extinguishcd. No definite cause could be given for the accident, but it is thought that sudden jar when the wheels of the caisson ran into u deep rut caused the shrlpnci to he discharged. The caisson contained 10 shrapnel. and 1t is considered a wonder that only one of them was diSckargcd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
FOOLS NOT ALL DEAD.

spIrItuaIist c mp Ground Speaker Pre-
 diets Revolution and Religious War.
 A. W. Ewell of Bridgeport was the speaker at the Spiritualist camp ground Sunday and in his discourse he made some startling statements that were news to most of his hearers and the general pnb lie. Among other things he told the audi ence that the planets showed we are in a dangerous way and on the eve of a revolu- ton that threatens the destruction of the government.
 He also told his hearers that all over the country there were churches in the cellars of which were slowed firearms and ammunition and that the young men of the churches were drilled in military mat ters to use the arms in the religious war that is surely coming.
 MT Ewells remedy to avert the catas- trophe is to allow the women to have full power of the ballot aud elect two presi- dents, one a man and the other a woman. This. he thinks, would stave of the trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
LETTERS FROM THEPEOPLe
\ Naugatuck Citizen Finds Fault With
 Chief Hosford and Others.

\ Naugatuck Citizen Finds Fault With
 Chief Hosford and Others.
 Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 Until by some unforeseen fatality the legislature of Connecticut incorporated this place as a borough its justice court and its law was, think, without exception the most corrupt in our state. but it seems with the advent of our borough 1t has be- come still worse and f>do not hesitate to say that it is without doubt today, in the matter of police and justice business rule. contemptible and corrupt as any town in our country.
 Last May when the present borough government was elected was an enthusi- astic supporter of of it. because believe it represented the best element of our com munity. have now come to the conclusion that it is the most corrupt ring that ever ruled Naugatuck and that when l voted for one man who lead the ticket I also voted to place in office other officials, cor rupt and dishonest.
 with many others work in the factory from seven in the morning till six at night. While I am getting old myself l enjoy seeing others at innocent games and certainly none are more innocent than base ball Last sunday I saw several young men engaged in this pastime. when down comes the police force and arrests them. What law were they violat- ing? I do not know, but this much l do know, that 1t was far better for the health of our community to have them engaged in this innocent pastime than to be spend ing their money in some ot our local rum holes. But suppose these so called oth- cials saw a chance for some fees. A local paper had an item last week con- corning an arrest made by one Fruin. a constable. in which it placed Fruin in a very bad light before the public. l was passing at the time the arrest was made and Fruin was not only not to blame but it was really one of the few honest arrests I have seen in Naugatuck.
 was passing the soldiers monument last evening when a poor harmless fellow. slightly under the influence of lntoXicants, was going home, when Hosford rushed over and grabbed him and brutally dragged him to the lookup. It was the most pitt full and the most contemptible scene had ever witnessed and I thought of the fact that my vote had helped to place that man in a position to commit such m outrage. It was charged in a Sunday paper that one Fitzpatrick, a special police omcer. took money from two liquor dealers. IL seems to me that it is the plain duty of the warden and burgessess. for whom have still some respect. to investigate this matter thoroughly and if this man is guilty to make an example of him as heard it charged upon the street the same day that Horsford was guilty of the same thing.
 And when next borough election comes I will be able to vote more intelligently than dId in the last and though my shop mates are afraid they will lose their po- sitions if they do not vote as they did be- fore. well. for myself I'll keep mum but when the silent vote is counted mine will be right there. Respectfully.
 HONESTY. Naugatuck Aug 2I 1891.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
TRAGEDY IN NEW YORK.

Bodies of a Man And Woman Shot
 In the Head Found in Central Park
 NEW YORK, Aug 21.-Two bodies. a man and woman. were found in Central park this morning by a policeman. They were removed to Bellevue hospital morgue. An examination showed that death in each case was caused by a pistol shot in the head From papers in the pocket of the man it was found that the victims were Julius Demarcus, a Hebrew peddler and his wife. From the positions of the bodies when found it is believed that De marcus first shct the woman and then took his own life.
 It was learned later that the girl was Juliette Fournier of 354 South Fourth street. Williamsburg. IT years of age. Some time ago she was forced to marry her uncle. She was in love with Demar- GUS snd it is supposed they resolved to die together rather than live apart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
AM USE M ENTS.

Cleveiand's Minstreis.
 Cleveland, the minstrel manager, lately had an opportunity to turn the tables on a theatrical manager who has always refused to play the minstrels-anyb body's min strels. This manager has found it hard sledding with his exclusive theatrical at- fractions, in fact he has felt the financial panic until it has made his heart and his pocket-book ache. In his sore distress, he wired Cleveland to ask on what terms he would play his minstrels into the ex- elusive dramatic shop. He got an answer as direct as it Twas prompt: 'I will play my show in your morgue for one week for the gross receipts and take my chances" |" It is. perhaps, superfluous to add that the deal was not made and that the high-toned manager was too mad to express his anger. even in swear words.
 "MIss Innocence Abroad.-
 One of the most unique features of Fannie Rice's presentation of Miss Ihno- cence Abroad" at Jacques oPer. house next Friday night. will be her singing and dancing pictures. This is one of the most novel and amusing interpolations ever seen in a farcical comedy and has been said to be whole show in itself. Among the other special features may be mentioned Miss Rice's impersonation of ChevBlier. the London coster-monger singer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
A Bear Near Falls Village.

FALLS VILLAGE. Aug 21.-The people in the vicinity of Colrain are much excited over the appearance of a young bear in the neighborhood. Mir Wheeler saw the bear in his pasture looking at his sheep. though he did not seem to be inclined to modest them Mir Wheeler had a small axe in his hand. and attempted to get the bear en- tangled in a barbed wire fence with tn e intention of killing him by the aid of his axe. The bear was driven to the fence, but he jumreS through the wires. and made good his escape. The bear is re- puted to weigh 150 pounds The section is very mountainous. and it is feared by some that there may be more bears in the fastnesses of the hills and woods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
Shot His wife,s In.uIter.

CHIcAao, Ill. Aug 21.-Edward White shot and dangerously wounded John K. Haines late last night. The shooting was the result of an indignity offered to Mrs White by Haines. The shooting occurred at the corner of Cass and Brists streets and White and his wife were taken into custody White is connected with one of the local dailies as a sporting writer. while Haines Is one of the editors of the Iron Age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doings of a Day in Naugatuck and Union GIry.

Doings of a Day in Naugatuch and Union CItY. NAUeArucK. Aug 21.-J. Langdon paid s1 and costs yesterday for indulging too freely on Saturday night. "Ad" Conk- ling. Thomas and Michael Burke, Joseph Callahan, Walter welch and William Clark. arrested for ball playing were each let go on payment of costs.
 Medical Examiner Johnson was called to Beacon Falls yesterday to examine the remains of twelve year old girl named Esther Kaas. who was visiting there, and fell dead, the doctor thinks from valvular disease of the heart. The deceased be- longed in New York city and had been treated by Dr Jacobi of that city for heart disease.
 The warden and burgesses met last night and did considerable business. The extension of Maple street is to be com pleted as soon as the city hill is done.
 It was so dark here yesterday morning during the heavy showers between 10 and IF o'clock that our factories and offices were obliged to light their lamps. The funeral of Mrs Mary Mclaughlin. aged AZ. took place from St Francis church this morning. The remains of Miss Mary Whalen. aged 25. were also buried to-day.
 ScOtt ulNlslons U. H. h or r. VIII leave for encampment at Washington on Sunday next.
 The health officer is notified by one of our physicians that there are families in the vicinity that are using the water from a chain pump and we'll in the cemetery yard. The well lies in the lower corner of the yard near the highway. and if not now. will soon be effected by drainage from the grounds and liable to produce typhoid fever.
 The Germadia MaDnerchor of Union City is attending the state saengerfest at New Haven this week.
 Miss Evalina Seaman of Brooklyn. N. Y.. who has been a guest of Miss Lizzie Morse, left for home to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Dog lost. Reward at 6 Bishop street.
 Folding bed, nearly new. for s1O.
 The Union Hat Co is now established in the store. 139 Bank street. with full line of goods at way down prices.
 The Duchess trousers are claimed to be the best in the world. E. G. Kilduf & Co sell them. They are warranted not to rip, tear or run down at the heel.
 The Marie Burroughs art portfolio bound in cloth, s2.25 at Costello's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
aIcohoIism and Heart Disease.

NEW BRITAIN. Aug 2l.-william Fitz- patrick. known to all the town as Buffalo Bill' was found dead in a room in the Park hotel shortly after 8 o'clock this morning by Charles Hadley. His body was still warm. Medical Examiner Com ings was summoned and after an examina- ton pronounced that death was due to alcoholism and heart disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
An TnIucky Train,

FIBRE HAUTE. Ind, August 21.-Charles Comas, A Big Four brakeman. was run over and killed last night by A freight train. William Barnes was struck by the same train soon after and badly injured Alexander Karkaras. a coal miner, had his foot crushed by the train five minutes after Barnes was hurt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
Killed HI. Brotb.r bv Accident.

ATLANTA, Aug 21.-Robert Spinks mo- cidentally killed his brother Charles in Albert county. Robert was in his broth sr's room examining pistol, when 1t was discharUed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
6@a1z2kA.  Big Shirts at a Little
 Price.

Only about s dog -n mems wrap pers, fall weight, fine Australian lambs wool, sizes 40. 42 and 44, regular price sl. Sps cial to close. only soc. Ire big fellows will have the show Il to themselves this trip. The Ii tie fello vs wont be in it.
 The balance of Mems Angola Underwear, marked down to 31c each, regular price 39c-
 A speciality Tn mems socks, tans and bro owns, full regular made, high spliced heel and tee, made of real Maco yarn, fast color. all sizes, al 12Ic pair. B-tt. see them.
 We have very go ,d line ofiadies ribbed sleeveless vest, m a variety of sty'cs, at 25c. For a few days you may take your pick of them at l9c each
 A wash goods ite ma god one too. Greece cloth, B inches wide, dark grounds with choice figuring, at 5 3-ic yard, regular price RRc- See sample in our South window.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
The Fall of a Bluecoat.

CHICAGO, Avg 21. - Officer Thomas Birmingham, who posed as model for the Haymarket statue, has been dismissed from the police force for neglect of duty. When he was chosen from 800 comrades, there was probably no better built man in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
Police Captain Arrested.

NORFOLK, Aug. 21. Captain M. J. Vellines, who was recently removed by order of the police commissioner and who has since continued wearing his uniform and reporting for duty daily, was arrested byssorder of the commissioner on charge of impersonating m officer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
Bank Clerk Arrested.

ALTOONA. Pa, Aug 21.-Maberry Mil Ter, a young clerk in the suspended Second National bank, was arrested here on a warrant sworn out by Chief Bank Exam finer Coffin. Miller's alleged offense Is al- tering the figures in the balance books, which he Is said to have done under the direction of Cashier Gardner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
The President.s Health.

BUzzARD's BAY, Mass, Aug. 21.-Pres- ident Cleveland's health continues to i'm prove, and rumors that his ailment is more serious than malarial fever are scout cd by Dr. O O'Reilly. The president declines to say anything about administration mat tars
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
Killed by "a Policeman.

STAPLEroS. L. I August 21.-Charles Carolin was shot and killed by Policeman W ilson this morning. The officer was try ing to stop a fight in Rabon's saloon when he was pitched upon by the crowd and drew his revolver. He has been arrested pendingan investigation by the coroner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
I,a h Rnrned hr IIrhtnInr-

HARTFORD, Aug 21.-The barn of A. R. Wells of Bloomfield, with fifteen tons of hay and farming implements. was de- stroyed by lightning yesterday afternoon. Loss $500; insurance S40O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21

GOSHEN. Ind. Aug 21.-The famous stallion. Ontonion Tonian, with a record of 2.O71, died at the Tesh stables last night. The animal was valued at s1O. GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
DOCTOR o'HARA's INNING.

A Letter From Health Ohacer Hoadley
 in Regard to Newspapers Criticism.
 Health Officer O'Hara this morning re- ceived the following letter from County Health Officer Hoadley, in relation to an article recently published in the American criticising Dr O'Hara for his action in relation to the nuisance near Platt's Mills:
 NEW HAVEN, Monday, P. M. B. A. O'Hara, M. D.,
 Waterbury. Conn.
 Dear Doctor+I received this noon clipping from a Waterbury paper which stated that you were maintaining silence and that the inference was that you had been ''called down" by me regarding the Naugatuck river. have just had call from a reporter and tried to explain our position to him, for do not want to have you criticized for complying with my re- quest.
 Heartily yours.
 c. E. HoADLEY.
 County Health Officer Hoadley says the sewage in the Naugatuck river at Platts hills is not a menace to public health. He came to Waterbury at the request of Health Officer O'Hara and together both men went over the ground. He says the fact that there is no sickness in the yicin- ity of Platt's mills than at other points in the town is proof sufficient that there is | nothing to fear from this source. Still he admitted that it is a burning question and | one which Waterbury will have to meet in the near future. Mir Hoadley said the health officer has nothing to do with the case until someone made complaint that | the sewage is a public nuisance. He also | ,aid it was news to him to hear that he had found fault with Dr O'Hara for certain actions O. his in relation to this matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
Hank President stabbed.

MEMPHIS, Aug. e1.-Dr. NJ. s. Walker, president of the Merchants and Planters bank of Greenville, Miss-, was probably fatally stabbed by William Msgruder at wilczinski, Miss. The tragedy grew out of jealousy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
The Pope's Health.

LONDON. Aug ALA special dispatch from Rome states that the Pope had another attack of syncope on Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
Lynn Ha. a Labor Union.

LYNN Mass, Aug. 21.-The Lynn La. bor union was organized here by 36 dele gates, representing 15 labor organizations of Lynn, with a membership of 15, ,O00-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
DitchRfi hYA CnW.

SEATTLE. Aug 21.-A train on the Seattle. Lake Shore 4 Western road was thrown from the track at Latona last night by a COW. Two brakemen were killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
For Every Day This Week.

We offer you the following Bargains
 Mason's Quart Jars. best
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 complete, SEC Clothes Baskets, large sizes. 45c Stone Butter Pots. Dc Large size Wash Tubs, 4Cc Best Clothes Wringers, 1.S5 Bissell's Carpet Sweeper. l.95 Masline Kettles, 35c Large size Floor Broom, lOc Decorated Toilet Sets, 1.99 Toilet Paper 6 packages 25c Carpet Tacks, package Sc Large Size Horse Whips, lOc Large Size Wash Boilers, 95c
 ~The balance of the En- sign Stationery and Ink that will be closed out at half the actual price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
Wilson win Go to Europ.,

WAsHIsGToS. August 21.-It was an- nounced this morning that Chairman Will son will go to Europe as soon as congress adjourns. His health is poor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
BrItannin score. Anoth.r
Famous Horse Dead.

SoUTH SEA. Eng. Aug 2l.-The race to- day between the Britannia and Vigilant was won by the Britannia.