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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
NOTICE.


 The legal voters of the town of Water bury are hereby warned and notified that a special town meeting of the said town of Waterbury, will be held in City hall in said Waterbury on the 20th day of April, 1894, at oclock in the evening, for the purpose of hearing and acting upon the report of the committee of sad town appointed at the town meeting, held on the 1st day ot December, 1893, to find out and to report to future town meeting the best method of distinguishing relief to the town poor, and for the further purpose of taking such action npon the matter contained and re- commended in said report as may be deemed advisable and making such ap- propriation as may be necessary therefor: Also for the purpose of providing means to build hose house for fire purposes and a station house at Waterville, so-called, in in said town of Waterbury:
 Also for the purpose of authorizing the selectmen to negotiate and enter into a contract with the Waterbury Traction com- pany of said Waterbury, to place it's track or tracks on the west side of the highway commonly known as Naugatuck, from the City Corners southerly, in order to leave the said highway free from pubic traffic to it's full original width:
 Also for the purpose of making an ap- propriation for finishing and completing the work of widening and levelling the said highway, known as the NaugatucE road below Smith X Griggs' factory in Hopeville, so- called and for doine, all these necessary to put the said highway ito complete permanent condition at said place:
 Also for the purpose of makiug furthe, appropriation for doing all necessary work and repairs upon any of the town roads oi said town.
 E. W. PENNEY.
 GEO. A. BOUGTTON,
 J. MELLIGOTT,
 Selectmen. natal ok waSa~h,,rr th;c 16%h dav at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16

LNOR RENT Three tenements. one of six II and two of fve rooms each. Private hall ways and bathrooms Apply at DEMOCRAT office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16

LNOR RENT-Three 3 room tenCments on II Spring street. Inquire NJ. Woods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Depew Not a Candidate.

ST. LOUIS, April 16.-Messrs. Chauncey NJ. Depew and Cornelius Vanderbilt, wht arrived here on Saturday evening, left or their special train for Chicago. Before leaving Mir. Depew~took occasion to say that he had been misunderstood as to his candidacy for the United States presi dency. What he had said was in a hu morous sense and in connection with othel matters. Instead of being presidentia candidate he was quite the reverse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Boston's Contingent Delayed.

BOSTON, April 16.-The day for the start ing of the Boston contingent of the com monweal army has been postponed from Tuesday to next Saturday on account of lack of funds to provide transportation and provender for the men. It was also stated that if the funds did not materialize and if they were obliged to walk they would arrive in Washington too late to join Coxey in his demand for justice. This announcement was made at the meeting of the unemployed on the Common before 9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
PostmasterS Appointed.

WASHINGTON, April l6-The following postmasters have been appointed:
 New York-Ashton. H. C. Bush; Big Creek. D. D. Weld; Henrietta, J. E. Sweeney; Stan fordville, A. M. Harrison; Surprise, A. G.. Holmes.
 Pennsylvania-Brus S. w. Cantield Central, F. H. Fritz Drover's Home, John Me- Carty; Morcland. $. F. Wallace; Moscow. Ru- dolph Ehrhardt; Radaker, II. H. Radaker; So- nora, E. G. Troutman; Sugar Creek, II. c. Finch, Sr.; Windham Summit, O. F. Durham.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
It Was a Dynamite Bomb,

PATTERSON, \. J., April l6.-The bomb found on the lawn of William Strange residence on Friday night has been care fully analysed by John C. Pennington, the New York chemist, into whose hands MT Strange placed it Saturday morning. Mir Pennington returned the bomb to the silk with the announcement, Tt is filled to the hilt with the most powerful
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16

CHATTANOOGA. April 16-At Lebanon church, near Cleveland, Walter Scott shot and killed John Johnson and was himself shot through the thigh and his horse shot from under him. Scott had betrayed Johnson's sister, and the latter had sworn out warrant for his arrest. The men met at the Sunday school and a dispute arose, with the above result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Jones, Division Numbers Twenty,

WILMINGTON, Del, April 16.-Division g of Coxey's army, under the command of Christopher Columbus Jones, camped at Newport all day Sunday and remained there last night. The division numbers less than 20 men. They were we'll fed by the villagers, and Jones made a speech.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Freight and Express Collide.

HAzLEToN, Pa., April 16.-A Pennsyl vania railroad freight train collided with a Lehigh Valley express train near Silver Brook. on the Lehigh Valley railroad. Patrick Daley of Milton, Pa, was instant ly killed, and l2 other passengers and train hands were slightly injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16

That means we carry a full line of woolen for Mems Wear and cut and make clothes to order. We have branched out into Clothing for men and boys, but we have never neglected our Merchant Tailor ing. We carry as large and choice stock as we ever did, and we have always carried the largest in the city. We employ the best cutter and workmen and turn out the finest garments possible to make. Should you want an extra fine suit for any purpose let us make it for you. It will take about 10 days after your measure has been taken before the suit will be finished but when it is ready to wear it will be right
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
In Memory of Lincoln.

WAsHINGToN, April 16.-Several hundred members of the Lincoln Memorial associa- tion had their annual meeting in the old house on Tenth street where President Lincoln died. Vice President Stevenson presided in the absence of Chief Justice Fuller
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Breckinr,dge to Go Campairninr.

LEXINGTON, Ky, April 16.-Colonel Breckinridges campaign managers said today that he will not resume his official duties in congress, but will settle up his private business in Washington and return to Kentucky in two weeks. He will open the campaign at Paris, where he will make his first speech.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
The Fight Against Wilson.

MORGANTowN, Wa, April l6,-Messrs. Dayton and Mason agreed to withdraw from the congressional race and give Mr. Sturgs clear field for the Repu blican nomination. This is the beginning of q desperate fight to beat w. l. Wilson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Striking Miners Will Make Trouble.

BIRMINGHAM Ala. April 16.-There is possibility of considerable trouble in this district with striking miners. It is un- derstood that the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company will today start their mines at Blue Creek with negro la bOrerS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
sudden Death of Edward yhitehouse.

CARMEL, NY, April 16.-Edward White house, brother of Worthington White house of New York and a member of the Calumet club, died here suddenly of spinal meningitis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Eiare., Eiphtinr at Rio Grande Citx.

MoNTEvIDEo, April 16.-The commander of the gunboat Beagle telegraphs that the Brazilian insurgents lost in the attack on the city of Rio Grarfie do Sul $50 men killed or wounded. The government loss WaS 100
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
To Be yaccinated or ouarantined.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 16.-The state board of health passed an order demanding that the city board of health publish an official order that every person in Indianapolis be vaccinated immediately or submit to be quarantined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Could Not Live Without Her.

PROVIDENCE, April l6-William Kahn kee, prosperous dry goods dealer, com mitted suicide by inhaling Illuminating gas. He was to have been married next week but the young lady to whom he was engaged died last Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Iasker Crowflinr Steinitz.

PHILADELPHIA, April 16-The ninth game of the series of chess matches be tween Steinitz and lasker was won by Lasker The score now stands: Lasker, D; Steinitz, ?; drawn, ,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Another Coxey Regiment En Route.

GUTHRIE, o. T., April 16-The Oklaho- ma contingent of CoXey's army, 300 strong, completed arrangements with railroad to carry them 70 Washington in box cars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
FaIes Escapes the Gallows.

NEWARK, x. J., April 16.-Robert Alden Fales the boy murderer. whose sentence of death was cOmmuted to imprisonment for life, slept soundly as usual last night in the Newark jail. He will be taken to Trenton some time this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Cathe.lral e,nnsenrate.l.

MANCHESTER, N. H., April 16.-The con secration of St. Joseph's cathedral in this city. the only event Of the kind ever occur ring in the state, was celebrated here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Their Iaiesties' Skulls In Danger.

VIENNA. April l6.-Emperor William and Emperor Francis Joseph had narrow escape from injury when they were leaving the terminus of the Southern railway Just as their majesties passed out of the door a large hammer dropped from the roof of the station and fell to the ground at their feet. How the hammer came to fall has not yet been discovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Tragedy at Hiawatba.

HIAwATHA, Kan, April 16.-J. w. Wat kins, we'll to do farmer, fatally shot his wife and then committed suicide by talk. ing poison. Two of Watkins grown sons by former wife have been arrested as ac. cessories to the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Touaregs Wiped Out.

PARIS, April 16.-The governor of the Sudan has telegraphed that the French forces at Timbuktu have completely de stroyed the troublesome Touareg tribe. In one conflict the TOuaregs left 120 on the field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Cantain pourhertx Drowned Himself

BoRDENTowN, N. J., April 16.-The body of Captain Pryor Dougherty, aged 7Oyears, who mysteriously disappeared recently, was found in Crosswicke creek. He had committed suicide by drowning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
snr,nger to Be Renominated.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April 16.-At the Democratic primaries of Sangamon county Springer, for congress, and Benjamin +. Caldwell, for state senator, carried with out opDosition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

D. J. Mahaney has very desirable store for rent.
 Instructions will be commenced at St Patrlck's church next Friday night for children preparing for confirmation.
 +.-George Petit can, aged 62 years, died yesterday morning at his residence, 25 Riverside street. The funeral will be held at ? o'clock from the house to-mor- row afternoon.
 Contractor Thompson is setting the curbstone on Riverside street today and Street Inspector Kelley has force of men carting sand and filling up the street to the proper grade.
 The South Brooklyn school con- mittee has petitioned for another teacher to assist Miss Margaret Fitzpatrick. The committee is also making arrangements for a big display on the occasion of the raising of the new flag at the school on Decoration day.
 Isaac Weiner, the popular clerk in the grocery store at 7S4 Bank street, is soon to leave here and marry wealthy New York lady. MT Weiner will enter the employ of his father-in-law as head salesman in large variety store in New York city. A committee of the boys are preparing to give him fitting testimony before his de- parture.
 There was a large attendance at the bazaar Saturday night. The farce 'Whlskey is Good for Fits" and the pro- gramme by the minstrel troupe ellcited unstinted applause. The duet by the Misses Lawlor and Sweeney was one of the principal events of the evening, the singers being encored twice. The attraction for tonight is "Maud Irving. or the Little orphan" an interesting operetta, under the direction of Miss B. Coogan. The fol- lowing is the cast: Little Maud, Lizzie Flynn; Alice Travers, #Mary Shannahan; Mrs St Clair, Maggie Kllbride; Widow Helper, Lizzie Kelly; Molly Kidder, Frances Courtney; Neighbor Green, Mary Condon; Mrs Casper, Nellie Scully. Chorus: Minnie Riley, Nellie McGrath, Mary McGrath Mary Reynolds, Bridget Tyrrell, Minnie Tyrrell, Gertie Scully Annie Scally, Clara Breen, and Nellie Curley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
The I,riscoe.s Long Voyage.

NEW YORK, April 16.-The long detained and tempest tossed British steamer Bris- COG reached this port after one of the long est passages on record. She left Bremen on Dec. 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
Escaped From Bergen County Jail

HACKENsACK, N. J., April 1.-Two pris oners-Morris Stevens and August Gede ka, both men with bad records-escaped from the Bergen county jail, A third, Henry Dukas, was only prevented from es- caping by Sheriff Bogart after a desperate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16

sexes and to aid women who have been wronged. It is of course an outgrowth of the Pollard -Breckinridge trial. The ladies have invited Judge Jere Wilson to become the general counsel of the league, but the attorney has not yet responded to the invi- tation.
 The resolutions given out have been sent to the house committee on judiciary for action. The women say that it is not right that Colonel Breckinridge should retain his seat in congress while Miss Pollard is ostracized, as she undoubtedly will be, from society
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-16
santa Cruz's Big Fire.

SANTA CRUZ. Cal, April l6.-The great confiagration of Sunday reduced to ashes 24 buildings in this city and caused loss of over S255, eco, with less than $100,000 in surance
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-06-28
CHAPTER II.-Continued.

"Ic-," the American went on. after
q mere seconds pause, we had many
such bright, hopeful fellows out in the
kOck:e-. There was one especially.
met him first in New Orleans. Do you
know what a creole is
The Organist shook his head.
We'll. creole is Il descendant Of an
origiGal French settler of Louisiana.
We have no aristocracy in the States.
People there who put on air. Of SUI
pcriority by birth aye riiicuic1 pener-
ally. hut the nearest approach to tie
di functions are found in New Orleans.
Il city less American than any other in
the Union. and composed of quite
separate CASES of people, with the
&C Ia families proudest and N st
looked up to. One Of these 'ari-to-
cratic families of the French descent
was the ClematOns. and the felle in all
New Orlc Ane, at the time am 81 eak-
ing Of. was Miss Marie ClcmatOn. Her
folks were rich, for the great Ameri-
can war had not impoverished them as
it did most Of the SOutherner,. for
they had more than recovered them
tclves after dozen YEAR, ard more.
Marie was beautiful in every way-in
mini and body-a 1.-THE. radiant girl OF
eighteen. rs rare as princess III
story book. yet "a sympathetic and
everyday in Ter nature as u farmers
daughter. | don't see how anybody
could know her without loving her. |
couldn't. Chance placed me close to
her for Il month. had business with
her father. and he. with true Southern
hospitality. KEEP: me- guest in his
house. EcfOrc the END Of my stay |
was as much her slave as any of the
pnDrn.. who had SorCn6 hcy in her in
fancy, before tn: war emancipatcd
them.
II don't comprehend how your SER
wants could ever have allowed them
ecl.,cs to be set fec from you, ! said
TO he" one day.
she looked at mo Il moment with her
eyes wide open. wondering Just what
meant: and then sho understood. and
showed il, for there wasn't 4 shade or
shadow o! cOnccalmcnt in her nature.
In those words l had told her of my
love. and she compre hcndcd it all as
clearly Us if we had talked about it for
an hour. But we didn't discuss it at
all. She turned the conversation to
some other subject. thought She did
it for shyness. but the true reas"n was
that she didn't return my love. and was
too kindly to tell me SO.
IoNcNcI Nouluu Us )uu VI lo1IS
| was to uuit New Orleans for Arizona
within Il week, and just before starting
insisted On declaring myself to Mari :.
She listened to ne without IL protest,
when she found that was dete mined
to speak. ami when was done she put
her hand in mine. but not by way of
acceptance of me a a lover.
-, tried to prevent you from saying
this to me- she said. for it pains me
to disappoint you. like you, Mr.. Cas-
well. | like you very much, and have
been glad t. sec you growing fond of
me. But don't love you in the way
you desire IN the way that would sat
isfy you in the way that would per-
NIT me to bccp your wife.
"'Couldnt you learn to love me. l
pleaded.
No She answered. in a low, sweet.
firm voice.
"'IOu love some other man. I blurt-
ed ont. resentfully.
Marie lifted her eyes to mine in the
Centlcst sort of rcproof-wi,hn no anger,
nor oven annoyan' G, but only with SO.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-06-28
just Like His Pet.

A japanese student is now going
through course Of study at the
United states Naval Academy The
pride Of the Nikado's representative
is fine Young dog. At Christmas.
the young Jap's attentions 70 pretty
Washington girl were SO marked a,
TO call forth comment or the part OF
his Classmates. who made same re-
marks Of complimentary nature IS
to her dancing. At this the Jap
paused ecstatically for suitable
simile, then electrified his hearers ty
enthusiastically exclaiming: -Uance'
Yes. she dances like dog"
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-06-28
Worn Out in klarnt.x l.

In the harness Of everyday business work
men and women wear ont prema:urely. For
some of us it is not easy. for others again. it
il impossible to get out of harness. II il the
infexible yoke. the strongly forged unhrcaS-
able shackle of imperative servituae neediul
to ourselves and those most dear TO us. The
weight of IL often bows many of Us into the
grave before our time hut ii is undoubtedly
true that there is a means Of rendering the
burthen less oncruus. and of mitigating the
ailments that unremittiny toil-especially of
Il se,!entary kind-has IA tendency to produce.
Overworked clerks in counting houses, mill
operatives. bookkeeperS. type-writers. and
Others testify to the revlvlng. restorative
effects of Hostetters stomach H:ttc,-. ard il =
power of renewing ply steal and mental energy
when overt asked and on the wane. Dyspepsia,
om,laints Weld to this beneticent medic me.
which is a preventive Of malaria and counter
acts the effects of exposure in Indictment
har
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-06-28
Marie C,ematon. Blu: dared I

Yes. Marie C,ematon Blu. dared
take him to her: had already made
up my mind that although his return
rccolIect the circumstance OF his in
jury. would do NY duty regardless OF
the con- equences T. myself Sut how
could l teart, bring hin. and Marie
together: 1t cost Il struggle. bat
did il. | wrote t, Marie telling her
tie who c story much a | have told 1t
now 10 vou. and she rtSpon Led by COM
ing 70 Oh cage. attend 4 10y an aunt
and u ma servant. she devoted her
self to h n
How can YOU 90 that for a man
who treat ID yol 50 badly: asked one
day.
Harold treat ne bally.' she re-
tortcd- with an as city watch l had
never kuOwn her TO eV.ilce before.
How dare you. his cr-mlna. assallant.
say that OF him
bat YOU ,nce told me that you and
he had been Sweethearts that you
loved him that he would not take
you -
Ills only reason was my wealth AM
his poverty. He wouldn't take me I'M
der such conditions. But he loved M.
We'll. by and 10y Harold got better
much better, That was many years
| after the tir-t attack, and the doctor
thou ght that. If We could take him to
Europe. the change might bring back
| what had SO long been gone. We did
bring him to England, and We have
been wandering about in this country
for I: year now. lie has been getting
stronger ana br. ghtcr every day. and
for three or four ", ckS now he has
leen quite we'll and able to understand
everything and to remember every
loly How thankful felt when one
| d;,, he told Ice that he believed his
| mental strength WIS fully restored. On
that day he and had wandered into
! just such u country church us this. and.
knccling at the altar. gave thanks to
| oar Creator for our -ool fortune. He
| and Marie are restored to each other.
| They have both forgiven m. Can
YOU forgive me- too:"
| The American voice had become
! softer and more tren,ul,uS. The Or
| gani>t's lean fling rs tremb.ed. He sat
! there with his biz eyes gazing blankly
| in front of him. anI with lips CULVER
| ing. The parlor door opened and a
| tall bear /, Il man. with dark hair and
handsome face. and eyes that matched
! the old mHn :. stood there holding out
! his arms. The oryani,t felt his
strength failing. a veil was drawn be
| fore his eye>. and there was a dltfused
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-06-28
Lotus Eaters.

According to Homer, the lotus eaters
were people who lived on the north
ern coast of Africa, visited by Ulysses
in his wanderings. and who cndeavored
to detain his companions by giving
them the lotus to eat whoever ate OF
this fruit wished e e: to depart. The
Arabs called the fruit of the lotus the
fruit OF destiny" which they believe is
to BE- eaten in Paradise. The lotus is
a shrub two OF TIN ee feet high, and its
fruit. which is produced in great
abundance, is Il dwa.f of the size Of q
wild plum. which has a pleaant. sweet
tate The name lotu, has been given
t. several beautiful specimens Of water
lily. especially to the blue water lily
an the Egyptian wafer lily.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-06-28
TESTS OF SOBRiETY.
For the Use -: the Wives OF Members
Of Social Clubs.

For the Use q: the Wives OF Members
Of Social Clubs.
Read the following aloud, repeating
the shorter ones quickly. half dozen
I mes III succession:
Six thick thistle sticks
Flesh of freshly fried Aging fish.
The sea cea-eth ana il sut,icc,h Us.
High 70! 'er. los roller. r ,wer.
\ roN 81 mixed biscuits. mixed
bisc lit box.
strict strong Stephen Strinser
shared >licklE s'N sickiy. silky snakes
swan swan over the sea: swim
swan. swim: swan swan back again
We'll sWum. swan.
same. sam lis all Il sham. sam and
u sham it is = sham 80, sam.
\ growing CLEAN glowing green.
The bleak breeze bli light "a the brig ht
broom blossoms.
Susan shines shoes and socks: socks
and III e. shine Susan. She ceaSeth
shining shoes and socks. for shoes end
socks shock Susan.
II bert Rowley rolled round roll
round: Il round roll Robert Eowley
rolled round. Where rolled the round
roll Robert Kowley He'd round:
Oliver Oglethorp ogleI All owl ard
oyster. Diu oliver uglethorp ogle an
owl and oyster: If Oliver Ogiethorp
oS!ed an owl and oyster. where are the
owl and oyster Oliver OalethOrp
ogled:
Hobbs meets Snobbs and Nobbs:
Hobbs hobs to Snobbs and Nobhs:
Hobs nohs with Sn,b',S and robs
Nobbs' fob. That is" says Nobbs,
"the wor. fer Hobbs Job, and Snobbs
sObs
Sammy Shoesmith saw a shrieking
songster. Did Sammy Shoestrinr see
shricking sonyster:: If Sammy Shoe
smith saw a shl licking songste:,
where's the shrieking song,ter sammy
Shoesmith saw:
l went int, the garden to gather
some blades. AMI there saw two pretty
babes. All babes. is that you. babes.
braidin~ of blades. babes, If you
brai a: any blades at all, babes. braid
bead blades. babes, or braid no blades
at all. babe-."
lou snuff shop snuff. 1 snuT box
snuff