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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-19

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
THE WRITER.

J. M. Barrie is about to edit Scott's nov els and is now writing introductory essays for the volumes.
 Daniel M. Burnham and Frank D. Millet are getting out an illustrated history of the Worlds fair, which is to be sold for $1 900 a copy.
 Katherine Lee Bates, professor of Eng fish literature at Wellesley college, has lately brought out a volume on "The Early English Drama"
 Mrs. Clara Erskine Clement Waters, the author of many admirable works on art, is a resident of Boston. She is somewhat past middle age, of stately figure and is favor ite in society.
 Jerome K. Jerome says that he used to go to scientific, political and social meetings, and if there were no other reporter present would take notes and then transcribe them into separate reports, which he would carry around to different newspaper offices.
 Alexandre Dumas, the younger, has 8 magnificent collection of plaster casts of the hands of near relatives. such as his fa- ther, whose hands he had modelled in 1870; celebrated beauties such as Mile. Dairvain and famous criminals such as Ravachol.
 Baroness Tautpheus, one of the earlier English novelists, whose vivacious stories of Bavarian life, The Initials'' and "Quits," are still numbered among the most widely read works of fiction, died at Munich recently. She always lived re tired life and had published nothing for many years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
THE COMEDIAN.

Perugini has joined Lillian RusselPs com pany.
 Tragedian Keene is to retire at the sea- sons end.
 In December New Workers spent $500, 900 on amusements
 The comedy 1.-Two Irish Jews" will not start out until next season. @
 Rubinstein wouldn't take $125.O for a three months tour of America.
 After visiting her children in Devonshire, Rosina Vokes will go to Switzerland.
 Zola has been condemned for permitting his ''L'Attaque du Moulinn to be used as an operatic libretto.
 Melba's maiden name was Nellie Mitch ell. Melba is a contraction of Melbourne, where she was born. Mime. Duse has had triumph in Berlin by playing Sudermann's 'Heimath" better than any German actress. Walter Edinger, the boy actor, has gone back to school and does nothing profession al except to play the banjo. Distress prevails again among the Chica- go theaters, and several companies have failed to pay their expenses. Dixie will return to the management of B. E. Rice. At Boston he will open for q run in "Adonis." to be followed by ITO basco," Barnet's new extravaganza.
 Pizzi and Massanet are each to write an opera for Calve. Mime. Calve is of French Catholic lineage on one side of the family line and of Spanish descent on the other. Alexander Bisson, the ''Wilkinson's Wid- ows" man, has come out with another playette, called "The Heroic Lecardunois. 'i It will be played in America next season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01

The ''hard times affect the work at the state prison. Only three of the six shops are filled with workers. This slack in the work only leaves one alternative for the workmen. That is to remain all day in their cells.
 The funeral of Miss Julia Champion took place yesterday afternoon from the resi- dence of her brother, Edward Campion of Dublin street, with services at the church of the Immaculate Conception. The pail bearers were: William Bowe, Richard Fitzpatrick, William Cuddy, Patrick Reilly, Terence Downey and John Rafter The new board of water commissioners met and organized to-day. full atten- dence was present. N. J. Welton was elected chairman and F. B. Merriman secretary. Plumbers license were granted to George w. Minor, Walker, Carey and Hicks and Barlow Brothers. The new members ofthe board are Thomas D. Bar low, Edward J. Starr, F. B. Merriman and George w. Panneton holding over from the old board.
 A large party attended the fourth annual concert and sociable of the Brooklyn Athletic club in the auditorium this after noon. Music is being furnished by the | American band orchestra, and Uffendale is doing the prompting. Dancing will be continued in the evening, when some lucky lady in the grand march will receive the much -talked-of prize, a handsome pair of opera glasses. The committee are making every preparation to entertain the large crowd, which the number of tickets sold warrants them to expect this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
NEW ENGLAND ROAD.
Consolidated Likely to Secure 1t B,
 Foreclosure.


 Foreclosure.
 Deyelopments in Wall street since the receivership now point to the acquisition of the New England by the Consolidated, thus fulfilling the manifest destiny" which, up to McLeod's advent into the for mer company, was considered as sure to come. There never was such favorable opportunity as at present to ''snap it up."
 It is believed that before January 10 the New Haven company will havea complete understanding with Receiver Platt and that he will at least not manage things with hostile hand. And for letting MT Mcleod back, it is believed that MT Platt can be counted on not to join hands with the gentleman again. MT Platt is in the New England company primarily to pro- tect the interests of the United States Ex- press company, which has the right over that railroad system and gives the express company an entrance to Boston. If MT Platt agrees to give way to MT Hart as permanent receiver it is not unlikely that the New Haven company will give the United States Express company equally good privileges or else compensate it for the loss of the New England contract. There have been conferences bearing upon these questions, but not directly with MT Platt.
 It is reported in New York that the New Haven people have made plans for a fore closure at the earliest moment that the law allows, which is sixty days after default on the interest and that there seems no req son to doubt that default will be made. According to the latest financial statement the company is hopelessly insolvent and it has reached the limit of it's borrowing capacity, so there is little danger that a hostile receiver even would pay the Janu- ary or February interest. The New Ha- ven company owns over $1OO,OOO of the second mortgage bonds, which may be made the basis of the foreclose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
FATAL STREET BRAWLS.
rour Stabbing Afrays in New York Thi
 

TOUT Stabbing AHrays in New York This
 Morning.
 NEW YORK, Jan 1.-The new year was ushered in with an unusually large num- Der of street brawls, which resulted in a number of serious stabbing affrays. Be- tween and 5 o'clock this morning, Tim Crowley a fisherman, was stabbed by Henry Powers in the abdomen four times. The affair occurred on Catherine street. Crowley was taken to Chambers Street hospital ID critical condition. His as- sailant was captured.
 About the same time Gerhardt Sicler, aged p, stabbed and badly wounded Adolph Swartz in Mulberry street. Sicler escaped and the police have not been able to find him.
 Alexander Melville was stabbed by an unknown man on First avenue and was taken to Bellevue hospital. The fellow who did the stabbing escaped. Melville is seriously injured.
 Another stabbing affray occurred in Blocker street before daylight. Henry Butler, a young man, got into an argu- ment with negro and was stabbed twice. He was unconscious when physician was summoned and ordered him removed to Bellevue. The negro escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
DOWN THEvALLEY NOTES
EDoings of DayIih Naugatuck and Union
 lrIEffY.

FDoings of a DayIih Naugatuck and Union rICity. NAUGATUcK, Jan 1.-Two of the Polan- ders tried on Saturday for assault were discharged and another had his case con- tinued.
 Do not forget to go and hear the Mosart Symphony club tomorrow night at the parish house. It will be great musical treat.
 A hearty, chubby faced, four year old boy of August Lattner, living at Union City, was taken sick on Saturday night and Dr Bull was called early on Sunday morn ing, and found the child suffering from spinal meningitis. The boy died in few hours. This is the first case we have had here for some time. There was also a case of diptheria reported yesterday, at the rear and over Neary's saloon. It was very cold here last night. Quite number of water pipes in different houses were frozen. Miss Kilbride, the teacher who took the class formerly taught by Miss McNally, has resigned here to teach class in one of the Waterbury schools.
 Our physicians say that we are running out of new material for measles. There are few cases of humps in town. The grip, also, in a mild form, is visiting many families. At the Whittemore residence about all the family have been ill, but are improving. Dr Janeway of New York city was up to see Mrs Whittemore on Satur- day last.
 Many more of our citizens could have heard the Rev MT Soule's discourse yester. day, with profit to themselves in the future.
 
 The board of relief meets at room ?, town hall, tonight, also on January 13 at | 7:30 o'clock; on January 20 from to 5, | also from 7:3O to 9 p. m., to hear appeals | from the doings of assessors. Quite sum of money is being raised by the Hibernidns for the widow of William Kelly, who is in very needy circumstances. F. K. Grant has been laid up for few days by an injured leg having been kicked by horse.
 The Rev MT Byce of Seymour preached in the morning, and the Rev MT Soule in the evening, at the M. E. church yester- day.
 Henry Squires burned his hand and some bedding while putting out a fire that caught in a Christmas tree at his home last night.
 John O'Donnell, ,.who has been i'll for some time died this morning. The flu neral will be held on Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
PRACTICAL TAX REVISION.
The Board of Relief Blamed For Work
 Done By the Assessors.

The Board of Relief Blamed For Work
 Done By the Assessors.
 The board of relief began their labors this morning and the members expect that it will be an unusually hard years work. Many taxpayers have already been in to complain because of the increase on their property, but to all has been given the same explanation. The board of assessors decided this year to increase every piece of property in the city to one-third of its value. To that end they called in at diff ferent times the various real estate agents, and had them appraise certain property, and thus the present lists were completed Many of the largest property holders have been raised thousands of dollars. The assessors themselves had their lists raised one of them being taxed fifty per cent more than last year. The members Of the board of relief have also had their valua- tion raised. When it is known that Meri- den's grand list is S1 900, ,00O more than Waterbury's, and that Bridgeport property is taxed for it's full value, there should not be much complaint against the change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
TIMELY TOPICS.

100, ,000 men have been cured of the de- sire to drink intoxicating liquor. Try the Eureka Gold Cure Go, they can cure you. Secrecy guaranteed, terms reasonable. Call or write. 2S Leavenworth street. A. c. Mintie, manager.
 F. W. Lawlor has 2 large list of farms for sale.
 Setter dog lost. A reward will be paid the finder.
 Read Curran's special prices for Tuesday and Wednesday. aIa
 Furnished room for rent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Made Mello Apologize.

PARIS, Jan. 1.-Several Spanish and Ital- ian merchants from Brazil landed from 8 steamer at Marseilles and report that while at Rio Janeiro on Dec the insurgent flagship Aquidaban fired on a boat flying the French colors from the masthead and proceeding near the outgoing Portuguese steamship Peninsula.
 The captain of the small craft sought the protection of Admiral Libran of the French warship Arethuse, who at once boarded the Aquidaban and demanded an apology and redress. On the next day the Aquidaban saluted the French flag with Il guns.
 - ftD The San Francisco Reaches PernambpcO. WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Secretary Herbert received telegram from Pernambuco an- nouncing the arrival of the San Francisco at that port,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
The America at Pernambuco.

PERNAMBUCO, Jan. 1.-The new Brazil ian cruiser America is reported to be off this port, and it is said that as soon as she is ready to put to sea again both the Mic theroy and America will sail southward.
 During the last few days the Nictheroy is said to have completed her crew and to have made all the other arrangements nec- essary to sail for another port in Brazil with the America, and upon arrival at her next place of call rumor has it that the two cruisers fitted out in New Y York will be re-enforced by other vessels belonging to the government of President PeiXoto, and that this fleet will then sail for Rio de Janeiro, and that upon their arrival there the ships and forts will make a combined attack upon the insurgent vessels and en- deavor to end the rebellion so far as Rio de Janeiro is concerned, with one deter mined engagement.
 Only 40 men instead of 60, as at first re- ported, have sailed for England with Lieu tenant John J. Conway, formerly of the America. Some of the men who left the Nictheroy are still in town, and others have started for various points, some oi them being already on their way to New York on board the Herschel, it is believed, though it is understood that they must have been slowed away in order to do so.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
MELLo REPORTED HURT.
News Comes From Brazil to the Effect That the Insurgents Are In Hard Luck. Peixoto Preparing to swoop Down on the Rebel Fleet With His New Destroyers.

News Comes From Brazil to the Effect
 That the Insurgents Are In Hard Luck.
 Peixoto Preparing to Swoop Down on the
 Rebel Fleet with His New Destroyers.
 MoNTEvIDEo, Jan. Tt is reported in this city that the Brazilian rebel, Admiral Mello, has been seriously wounded and will soon come here in order to have his injuries attended to. It is surmised that 8 fragment of shell must have struck him when the Aquidaban was escaping from the harbor of Rio and had to run the gant- let of the loyal forts at the entrance.
 That so long time has elapsed before 1t became generally known is explained by his sympathizers here as due to his desire to conceal the fact and have his wound treated by the ships surgeon, but that it must have proved so stubborn as to neces- sitate his coming ashore at last. There is no authentic information obtainable here as to the nature of the wound or how he ceived it.
 The latest news received of the Rio Grande do Sul campaign is that General Hipolito, with column of 500 loyal men, is now encamped within one league of Santa Anna, and that when he has joined forces with the garrison there they will to- gether number 2,500 men, having, besides JULIET dIulSS 1o plSSCS OA ACANA oA CiAlCAJ'
 Bage Still Besieged.
 Families are leaving the district and go- ing to Rivera. Post boys just arrived from Bage say that siege of that town by the in surgents still continues, and that daily combats occur between the besieged and besiegers.
 PeiXoto's troops have carried from Santa Anna to Rivera great quantity of muni- tions of war to assure against their falling into the hands of the enemy.
 Mello's provisional government in Des- terro, Santa Catharina, has published a manifesto saying that Mello and Da Cana are freely in accord as to the ends to be aimed at, and that both intend to maint ain the constitution and the republic.
 On Dec. 24 the rebels lost possession of Mocangue island in the bay after hard fight with Peixoto's troops. They then had left of land holdings only Enchados and Cobras islands and Fort Villegaignon, with garrison of not more than so men. The general opinion in Rio seems to be that unless Mello returns quickly with the Aquidaban and the Republica, and also with material additions to their crews, the revolutionary cause will be lost. Government newspapers in Rio are say ing that the warships of foreign nations in the harbor are morally supporting the re- volters, only the Germans maintaining 8 | strictly neutral attitude
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
LOOKS LIKE A FIGHT.

The Taking Of of Trains May Make
 Trouble Between the Two Companies.
 HARTFORD, Jan. 1.-The officials of the New England road have received word from Boston that the regular noon express. due in this city at 3:15, where it is delivered to the Consolidated road, had left Boston as usual. This is one of the two trains dis continued by the Consolidated, and the road will not receive it, in which event a lawsuit may result, as it is claimed that the Consolidated is under contract with the New England to receive the train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Excerpts From the Columns of Our Dal
 ExehanReS.

Excerpts From the Columns of Our Daily
 Exchanges.
 Mrs Frank Schoonmaker, the woman who asphyxiated herself in the Mahackemo hotel at Norwalk, is dead. She was found before life was extinct but although phy- sicians worked over her for several hours they couldn't save her life. She was de- spondent over the death of a child.
 John Bell, stevedore at New London, was shot and killed Saturday evening by Michael Donovan. Donovan gave himself up and claims the shooting was by acci- dent. He is 48 years of age. Bell was 45. He leaves five children and his wife is in the insane asylum at Middletown. Bell was mulatto.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Not Afraid of the Tariff Hill

NORWICH, Jan 1.-The Hopkins X Allen pistol and gun works which have done little work since last July have just re- ceived an order which will keep the concern busy for at least three months All the pistol hands will be called in and given employment. short time ago a pistol firm in Worcester, Mass, wrote a letter to the Hopkins & Allen company ask ing them to sign petition against the Wilson bill. The local company refused to sign and returned the petition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Nathaniel Wheeler Dead.

BRIDGEPORT, January 1.-The Hon. Ma thaniel Wheeler of the Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing company, died yesterday morning. He had been suffering from a disease of the stomach for three months, and his condition has been hopeless fol several weeks. He was born in Watertown, Conn.,, Sept, T, 1920. The Wheeler tS Wilson Manufacturing company first began business in Watertown, and was re- moved to Bridgeport in 1853. MT. Wheel CTS fortune is estimated at $1 1000, ,00O The funeral will take place Wednesday af ternoon at ? o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
DIED FOR LOVE.
Sensational Suicide of a TOrrington Young
 Man

Man.
 ToRRINGToN, Jan 1.-Edward Lingen- held committed suicide here yesterday morning at o'clock on the stoop of MT Rays residence on George street by taking carbolic acid. Lingenheld, who was 26 years old, was infatuated with young lady living at the Rays. She failed to recipro- cate. He came to the house. aroused the inmates and told them what he had done. He was thought to be intoxicated but a physician was sent for. Llngenheld died, however, before his arrival. Coroner Hanchett rendered a verdict in accordance with above facts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
FIRST OF THE YEAR.

Fire in the Thompson House on Bridge
 Street This Morning.
 An alarm of fire from box 6, at the cor her of Bridge and Magill streets, called out the department at 10:30 this morning. The fire was in the kitchen of James Thompson's house, no Bridge street, and was extinguished after half an hours work. Most of the damage was caused by water and the cutting of theroof which was found necessary to get at the flames. There was no one at home at the time, the members of the family being at church. The cause of the fire is not known. The loss, about $500, is fully covered by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Nearing n Crisis at Brazil.

LONDON, Jan. 1.--The Pall Mall Gazette to-day states, upon the strength of letter from q correspondent, thata great change in the Brazilian situation may be expected soon. The Peixoto government is awaiting the arrival of five torpedo boats which will reach Brazil within q fortnight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
Donhnrv Hat Factorv OneDs,

DANBURY, Jan. 1.-The hat factory of Beltair, Lurch & Go, opened this morning with it's full force of two hundred hands. The pay of the men was not reduced. The trimmers submitted to cut of ten per cent on some grades of work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
TAmnRsf In A TAannt.

YOKOHAMA, Jan. l.-There is political crisis here, and scenes of the utmost disor- der were witnessed when parliament reas- sembled, arising out of the excitement over the question of the presidency. By imperial rescript parliament was dissolved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
An arrest At the White uo,se

WASHINGTON, Jan LA tall woman was arrested at the white house, where her peculiar actions attracted attention this morning. There was no specific charge against her. She was arrested as a sus- ,,So;oJ1e choracter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-01
AM EN- ENTS.
nmnra-wiIIia,ns., :,

The world likes to laugh, and because that is so, Mora is success. No comedy furnishes better or greater opportunities for the production of pure hearty laughter, (with not a line or situation to offend the most fastidious) than Mora and her com pany of comedians, singers and dancers which appear at the opera house all this coming week. Mora has been presenting the most successful plays for the past several seasons, in which she has attained a reputation almost unparalled in the an- nals of theatrical history
 FLOUR FroUR, Flour. At LADD'S cheaper than ever.