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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Harlan and the First Roman Citizen.

Otis Harlan, for whom Charles Hoyt wrote the principal character of Hot Stuff in "A Black Shccp," onco cssaycd lcgiti- mate comedy. It was at Savannah, and Julius Caesar" was the play. When the stage manager handed him tho part of First Roman Citizen, Harlan cOntcmptu- ously returned it, saying that he had been engaged to play comedy parts. Ut is n comedy part" said tho stage manager You are supposed to make the part fun ny" 'Oh I am, am l? All right!' said Harlan, who forthwith began to cudgcl his brain, wondering how he could make the First Roman Citizen in Julius Cesar' a comedy part. He concluded that he would have to introduce some gags, so he consult ed Brutus and the leader of tho orchestra, and these two worthies agreed to help him.
 At night when Harlan made his en- trance Brutus demanded in stentorian tones, What wouldst thou, most noble cItlzen!"
 "A chord in G, " responded Harlan, and theaccommodatinglc leader struck tho chord. To the horror of tho admirers of tho Bard of Avon tho First Roman Citizen started to sing "The Wild Man From Borneo" and had to respond to seven encorcs. It is needless to say that MT. Harlan did not play First Roman Citizen the next night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
DANGEROUS CROSSINGS.

Railroad Commissioners Fix a Time
 For a Hearing in Regard to Gates i'm
 Waterbury.
 Mayor Kilduff received notice to-day that the railroad commissioners would give hearing on the application of the city for the erection of gates at tue Washington avenue and West Main street crossings, in the superior court room at 11:15 a. m. on Friday. April 26.
 These are two very dangerous un' protected grade crossings. At the latter the city employs fagman at an expense of s640 year, and the only protection al West Main street, rendered more danger ous by the fact that the tracks are crossed at grade by the street cars. is ar electric bell, which does not always work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

The Canadian parliament opened at Ot- tawa.
 Harry H. Pierce of Holly, N. Y., has been appointed q West Point cadet alter nate.
 The fifth international convention of the Young Women's Christian associa- tions opened in Pittsburg.
 At Ida Grove, Ia. A. Schleiter. a rich business man, shot his wife and then him. self. IIo is dead, and she cannot live.
 The funeral services of tho late James W. Scott, proprietor of the Chicago Even ing Post and Times Herald, were held in Chicago.
 mob of 800 strikerS-men and women made an attempt to prevent a number of brickmakers from working in Vienna, and riot followed.
 The big stone crusher of Lukens & YerkeS, located in Plymouth township. Pa, together with the adjoining build ingS, was destroyed by fire.
 Governor Morton has issued a requisi- tion on the governor of New Jersey for tho return to New York state of Oliver Curtis Perry, the train robber, captured in that Srata
 'N"man's Suffrage Amendment Passed.
 ALBANY, April l9.-The senate hal passed the Nixon woman's suffrage amend TDGnt by a vote of 20 to 5 The resolution '1ast De acted on by the next legislature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
FLOWER AND TREE.

In Peru the cotton plant grows to be a treo and is in bearing from % to 50 years.
 The most useful of trees which have Q milky juice is the Eicus elastiCa, which produces india rubber.
 The seed of the plant ''pride of China' grows fruit called madberry'' which in- toxicatcs birds that feed upon it.
 A gigantic camcllia 24 feet high, near the royal castle at Pilnitz, near Dresden, produces annually, it is said, at least 5O,- GOO blossoms.
 The witch trcc'' of Nevada and south ern California exudes or exhales n phOs- phOrescent substance which makes every branch, leaf and section ul its bark visible on the darkest night
 The common sunflower e1hales 12 ounces of water in 12 hours, and an oak tree, with an estimated number of TOO 900 leaves, would in the same way give of 700 tons of water during the five months it carries foliage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Brooks Comedy Company.
IIMELY TOPICS.

Large Japanese tea pot given away with one pound of tea by the Uniou Tea Co. See them in the north window.
 Curran will have fine bargains in mems furnishings and shoes tomorrow.
 LIP. & A. NJ. Guilfoile are selling meat at cost prices
 Second hand furniture or stoves wanted in exchange, by the Exchange Furniture Go.
 A. w Castle is making speciality this week of pure leaf lard in ten pound tubs, for S5 cents.
 Kelly is given little wholesome advice by the Great A. X P. Tea Co. Twenty-Five fine horses will be sold al auction next Tuesday mol ming at Norton , stable. Mulville has full supply of books fol the public and St Mary's schools. EFT. Turner < Co will sell flowers al dry goods prices tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
BODY STILL HELD
The Railroad Victim Believed to Re,
 Member Of the A. O. H.

The Railroad victim Believed to Be a Member of the A. O. H. nc
 The remains of the man killed at Hop Brook crossing on Wednesday morning are still held at Moriarty's morgue.
 Yesterday afternoon a number of papers, including few hsndbills, were found in his valise which led the undertaken to be- Iievs that the dead man was a member of the A. O. H. MT Moriarty communicated with members theof order in this city nd was informed that if this could be proven the local divisions of the order would SC 6 that the man received christian burial. The HiberDians of Waterbury have forty grave s in St Joseph's cemetery where members f the order whose relatives have no plot are buried. If it can be determined that this man was & member of the order at the time of his death County Secretary James A. Hynes will call meeting of the officers of the five local divisions, when it will be shown that no member of the order dying in Waterbury shall be buried in the potter s | field.
 The handbiI found in the mans possess sion announced a ball which was to take place at Buschmann's Ravenswood hall, Vernon avenue, Long Island City. on Easter Monday. The name of Peter Kelly is mentioned as,president of the order and MT Moriarty has written to him for infor- nation,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
NOW

to all such people we think we can be of service. We justly claim the honor of being the first to recognize that people who were not of the ordinary build should get as good a fit as those who were, and since we have been in business we have made it a point to carry in stock more suits that are made to fit the odd sizes. known as slims. stouts and extra sizes. than any two houses in the city. Those people who had to put up with alterations. saw and apprc- ciated our efforts, and to day il a big man or one who Is hard to fit wants anything in the clothing line, he immediately thinks of us. and also brings his friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
HENRY SMITH AND WIFE.

Queer Couple Who Have Been
 Haunting the City Hall.
 The selectmen had quite an experience last night with Henry Smith and his wife, two we'll known characters, who called at the office and wanted a place to spend the night. The selectmen said that the best they could do for them was to give them permit for separate apartments at the almshouse. The woman took ofense at the suggestion of separate berths and told Selectman Morris she was A decent mar ried woman and saw no reason why she should be separated from her husband. This remark staggered the selectman. and he forthwith made out the permit and said that Supp rintendent Moran would see that they were provided for. The couple ambled out of the office, and after an hours walk they rapped at Keeper Moran's office and presented their card. They were gwen lodging for the night. This morning they called on Town Clerk Belden, the man stating that le wanted to find out when be was born. After an hours search through old musty | volumes the clerk discovered that Smith was born in 1858. When the woman heard this she threw her handkerchief against the ceiling and gave shout that l brought all the occupants of the hall to the door. He is a year younger than thought he was" she said. A reporter talked with the couple on East Main street. The woman said that Selectmen Morris and Penny got them a job with man named James Mclean of Wolcott, but they could not live with him. ''How ola dc you think am ?" said the woman, putting on sweet smile. She appeared to be about G5 or 70 years of age, but the re, porter was not foolish enough to say that and remarked that he thought she wa. about 30 "A few years more' she said but not much" The couple attracted con siderable attention in their rambles about the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
A MISSING BRIDE,
Mrs. Mckay Left a Note |" Her Husband
 and Disappeared.

SOUTH NORwALK. Conn.,. April 19.-MrS. Bertha Burchard Mckay, George I. Me kay's young wife. has disappeared from her homo hero. It is quite certain her husband does not know whCro she is. If her father and mother and brothers do they keep it to themselves Mrs. Mckay was marTcd on April 2 last secretly and against her parents wishes. Tho mar riage was not generally known until last week
 After lunch last Monday, Mir. Mckay, who is agent of the Standard Oil company, left his bride alone for several hours When Inc went home, it was nearly dark In his sitting loom he found note in his wifoS handwriting. It has neither sigma turc nor address. He read it and read it again.
 Then he wont out and found John Bur ! chard. his wife's brother and her com paniOn. Mckay read the note to Burchard and toro it into pieces As near as John ] Burchard can remember these are the words it containod
 ''l can live with you no longer. You have cruelty deceived me to induce mo to marry you. You have lied to me You arc a wreck mentally and physically and had no right to marry. It will be useless to search for me. You will never sec me 1 again v
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Mx.t.rLous Case at B,Idgsport.

BRIDGEPORT, April l9.-At o'clock this morning James B wakeley of Fairfield and George B. Weed of New Haven secured a room at the Lafay cite hotel. At o'clock this morning Weed went to the office and said that Wakeley needed at tention. He then left the place. Hotel employees went to the room and found Wakeley dead with a cloth wound around bis throat another saturated with chloroform on his breast. A bottle half filled with chloroform was on a chair. The medical examiner has been notified Weed has been arrested pending an investigation. He says he knows nothing about Wakeley. having met him in A saloon last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
MURRAY'S EPIGRAMS.
The man who hcsitates is won. "

"The man who hcsitatcs is won.''
 Mem.-Never to have an interview with an angry woman in private"
 "In generalizing it is much easier to say What fools we are instead of What u fool am"''
 "A man takes just two grcat leaps in the dark. matrimony and death, but the grcater of these is matrimony."
 "Some day a woman will compile die tionary, and then men will begin to un- derstand her. They will learn that her never for instance, means wait until the coasts clear '''-Frnn Why: Says Gladys" by David Christie Murray.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Fire i'm Bristol.

BRISTOL. April 19.-An unused dwelling house located in East Bristol near Pierce's bridge, and owned by the Bristol Brass and Copper comp my, was burned to the ground at two o'clock this morning. The house has not been occupied for six or seven months but had been recently leased to a number of Italians who were to have occupied the house to-day. They were brought here to work on the new tramway. The fire was undoubtedly of incendiary origin, and it is thought was the work of someone who did not want to have the Italians live ib that neighborhood. The building was iRaured for S1 900. @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Amsrina,s Craze For Golf.

Golf was originally played on the hills of Scotland. Years ago, so long, in fact, that no living golfer can accurately fix the date, tho brawny men of Scotland golfed the days away. It is said that Bruce was O golfer and that Walter Scott adored the game. Be that as it may, they never wor shiped their golf stick more than do the golfers of America today. Enthusiasts predict rcd letter season for the sport ir this country during 1895. There are now 76 clubs in the United States, having a membership of 15,OOO, and new clubs arc talked of at n number of points.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Why .Der Drummer" Had to Go.

They arc telling story in Boston of 6 German band which played on the Com mon and which was always headed by q tall, hatchct faced cornetiSt and ended by a dumpy little bass drummer. As thC time rolled by the cornetist got thinner and the drummer fatter. At the last the latter disappeared entirely from the aggre gatfon of music murderers, and somebody asked the reason why.
 'Der drummer?' queried the lanky Tcuton. "Ach himmell He grow so fat he could not hit the middle of der drum so ve discharge him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
BOROUGH OF NAUGATUGK.

Resolution Of Generalization FavorabIy
 Reported i'm the HOuseI
 HARTFORD. April 19.-The committee on cities and boroughs to-day favorably re- ported the bill consolidating the town and borough governments of Naugatuck.
 The Rockville sewage bill was made the special order for next Tuesday.
 The resolution incorporating the city of Putnam was passed.
 The resolution amending the charter of tho Waterbury Industrial school was pa ssed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Killed by the Cars.

NEW HAVEN. April 19.-The unknown young man who fell from a freight train in West Haven last night and was struck by A train coming in the opposite direc- ton, died at the hospital this morning without having regained consciousness. Beyond the name Edward Nichols, clue to his identity. He was about 35 years of age, dressed in workingmen's 6 clothes, and apparently was not a tramp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
EDWARD JAKOBOWSKt.
The Talented Composer of "ErminIe" an'
 Other We'll Known Light Operas.

There are probably very few persons in the United States who have not heard some selection from Erminic," the opera which ran 75S nights at tho New York Ca sino and was aftcrward revived twice, the first time for l46 performances and the second time for l12 Last season, too it was given by the Francis Wilson company, with pccuniary results that wcro in the highest degree satisfactory.
 Edward Jakobowski, the composer of "Erminic, " was born in London in 1858. His parents were Viennesc of Polish cx- traction, but his father had become q nat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Struck by n Trolley Car.

BRIDGEPORT. April 19.-A cart full of garbage was struck by trolley car at the corner of Park avenue and Cottage street this morning about o'clock. The driver Michael Fitzhenry, was knocked to the ground with great force and was picked up unconscious. He was taken to the Emergency hospital and may die. He was 70 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
SSAY5

are you hard to tit in clothing :! Do you have vour coat sleeves let down or shortened ! Do you have your pants made smaller in the waist or made larger. do you when buying a suit have to have the pants cut off or made longer, or do you have to buy coats or pants too small for you, because your dealer doesn't car " them large enough!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Libraries and Their Donors,

Forty Connecticut towns and cities had been provided with library buildings up to the close of the school year of 1894, some of them expensive. fireproof structures. Of these thirty four have been built by private muni6cence. three by subscription and two by ladies' societies. Five of these, among them some of the most expensive. were built by individual ladies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
S3ooO Dwelling Hons. Fir,

NEW HAVEN, April 19 The dwelling ho use of Hubert E. Warner on Hamden Plains was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Loss S5 ,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
4- Killed In a Runaway.

NORWICH, April 19.-Shoarock Simons, aged 50. while driving a young horse this morning was thrown out upon his head and instantly killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Fire and Burglary.

DANBURY, April 19.--Fire was discovered early this morning in building on State street. owned by Mrs Catherine Barry and occupied as a grocery store. The damage amounted to $350. The place had been burglarized and the thieves evidently set fire to the store to nceal their crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method to thank all those who sympathized with us in our late be- reavement, in the death of our wife and mother and especially to her nurse. Mrs end.
 JOHN T. LYNCH AND CHILDREN
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Suicide at WalIingford.

Cartin, aged 45. a moulder. committed suicide last night by taking dose of car. bolic acid. He leaves wife and several children. No reason is given for the act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
THE WORLD OF SPORT

Second Baseman O'Brien of the Louis- vile club is not fast enough for league com Nashville.
 Catcher Grant Briggs. signed by the Gloversville club of the New York State league. has jumped the national agreement so as to play with Guy Hecker's Oil City team. which means that if Hecker plays him his club will be debarred from playing any national agreement club for the season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
THE ADVANCE IN BEEF.
New Mexico Live Stock Dealers Greatly
 Elated.

SANTA FE. N. NJ. April l2--An advance of about 25 per cent on beef cattle in the last 60 days. has served to greatly elate the live stock dealers of New Mexico. Mutton has also gone much higher. showing an advance equally as great. The stockmen of the terri tory saw what was coming a year ago and have husbanded their resources accordingly. At the advanced prices some { 900 cars of cattle will be shipped during the next six weeks. Iu 1894 but 500 900 head of cattle were on the ranges of New Mexico, but during the last year every stockman has been saving up his stock. and this year the number reported for taxation Is 750O0O. Experts say that at least I.OrO.t co head of meat cattle are now on New Mexico ranges. and of this number about 260.OOO are ready for shipment. The sheep in the territory in 1890 were l50. 900 head. and in 1894 they numbered over 1000 IOf It is thought the number now Is about the same as in 1890. or l5o.0OO.
 You see the increase of sheep was under theMcKinley tariff, and the decrease and ad- Vance of meat under the Wilson bill. You can see at glance that the cattle dealers of New Mexico kept their eye on thedestrucllon of the 2O00.O sheep, of which there is noth ing left but few for breeding. and they have fuIl swing to advance the prices on their
 Washburn's and Jones' Flour. sssS.
 Ciranulated Sugar. t4.2s hundred,
 These prices will not last forever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
A Divorce Tn Six Days.

A divorce has been secured in Barton county, Mo, and with it e6, 900 alimony In six days from the filing of the petition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
PARNELU'o MOTHER.
.snuIted and Robbed Last Night Near

Assaulted and Robbed Last Night Near
 Her Horne.
 BoEpENTowN, N. J.. April 29.-Mrs Della T. s. Parnell. motber of the late Charles Stewart ParnelI, was found bleed ing and unconscious near "Ironsides, '' where she resides. late last night. Near her were two sticks of wood. There were two lacerated wounds on her head and she is in critical condition. Her pock ketbook had been taken from her handbag and 1t is believed that robbery was the motive of the as sault
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
6a1amgA
 
NOBBY NECKWEAR FOR
 LADIES

A large line in all the newest shapes ani coIorings, including band bows, four-in-hand and teckS.
 The four-in-hands and tecks are made extra long. so the ends can be put inside the belt of the waist.
 We believe in equality of sex in this case for our line Ot ladies neckvear is equal in every respect to our line of . mems, a'd will be found a. the same counters. Two prices. 25c and 47c. We invite your inspection,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Halter Knox Dead.

NEW YORK. April 19,-Charles Knox. the well known hat manufacturer, died at his residence here at 6 o'clock this morning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
RoInnns i'm nnnhnrr

John Ginty, we'll known Danbury youth has been seotenced to Sing Sing prison for five years for highway robbery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
The Miller $ Peck Go. BARGAIN l FRIDAY,
 DAY, ] APRIL 10. DDRCS, rnnnC AND GIT I-c
DRESS GOODS AND SILKS.

At 15c Printed India Silks. value 25c.
 At12Io All wool cheviot, value 25c.
 At SIC pieces of that dollar henrietta. You can have them at SIC, Jaffray's price co.
 At 25c 10 pieces 54 inch all wool cloth, in good line of colors. value soc.
 At 49c 5 dog fast black satteen skirts, extra wide ruffie, value 75c
 At 6Sc 15 pieces Jaconet handsome assortment of patterns, value 12ic. 5At 3c-1.OOO pen and pencil pads, from At 4c-Fine double corset seels, from 5c At 1c-India rubber fine combs. worth DC.
 At 2,-Children's color bordar hludker chiefs, worth 5c.
 At 4c-All sizes nickeled hair curlers, were 7c At 15c-One pound boxes note paper and envelopes. from 2Oc. At 19c-All bristle hair brushes, maple backs. were 25c.
 At 19c-1O doz ladies' pocketbooks, with or without corners. were 25c l AL oJC-LAuleS 4-DuItOn SlAce klu gloves, were 75c.
 At 3hc-Best dark prints, from 5c. At 1Oc--45 inch bleached pillow case cotton. from 12ic.
 At 15c--9-4 bleached sheeting, from 1Sc At 10c-Best feather ticking. from 14c. At 17c-Children's heavy corded corset =. all sizes, value 29c. iJc-Ladies' white skirts with deep .rg ruffle. value 75c. 35c-Ladies' muslin drawers. fine .Nnrg trimming and tucks. were soc. for 25c-Men's brown mixedhalf hose, value l0c pair.
 At 15c-Boys' heavy outing flannel shirt waists. sizes to 13. regular prics 25c. At 59c , pieces best tapestry brussels. At 39c-5 pieces best all wool extra su- per ingrains.
 At 39c-10 pieces drapery silk, value soc At G4c-500 yards silk frinGes. from 10c and 15c.
 At 1Gc-Floor oil cloth. from 25c. At 3Oc-Door mats usual price 45c. The Miller & Peck Go
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Kelly Says

His predictions in November. 1892 have come to pass. He told the people if they their mutton would advance 5 cents or more a pound in two years and bring beef up with have come to pass. On what grounds did make such predietiOns2 First: heard my grandfather say that 1t was unreasonable to expect cheap wool and cheap mutton from the same sheep Secondly: I knew if the farmers did not get a fair protection on their ured goods. they would give up the business and wOul i'd cause scarcity of sheep. which would advance the price of all kinds of meat. It Is not the scarcity of cattle. it Is the scarcity of sheep. that is advancing the price of meat. The following clipping has been Commercial Bulletin. which is the hest au- thority in this country on the meat question {:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
AMUSEM ENTS.
"In Old Kentucky"

.'In Old Kentucky" will play a return engagement at the Jacques Monday even- ing. This great New York and Boston success has been making a triumphal tour through New England and everywhere it has been greeted with crowded houses and enthusiastic audiences. The success the piece achieved in the Boston theatre dur ing its successful stay at this big play house is well known to followers of theat- rical events in this city. For ten weeks it crowded this monster theatre to the doors night after night.
 Brooks Comedy COmpany.
 The Brooks Comedy company played to & large and we'll pleased audience in the opera house last night. It has no superior on the road in it's special line and is sure to be fully appreciated in Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
OIL STOVES

We carry the best oil stove in the ooun- try. Did you ever lose the wick in your oil stove? You can easily with the old style. Ours is the improved, can be taken all apart, perfectly safe and much more slightly than others. Our price is 4se . burner. We carry l. 2 and 5 burners.