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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
THE BANNOCKS AGAIN.
Cowboys Reported to Have
 Killed Fifteen of Them.
EVEN sQUAWs WERE SHOT DOWN.

Rye Smith Headed the Party and Got
 ther Years Ago-DetaiIs of the Massacre
 Are Scarce.
 PORTLAND, Or, Aug. 26.-No further news has been received concerning the re- ported massacre of 15 Bannock Indians in Diamond valley by cattlemen. The report was sent out from Burns, Or, and read as follows: "A courier from Diamond val ley reports the killing of 15 Bannocks by cattlemen under the leadership of Rye Smith. Smiths reason was revenge for the murder of his father in 1878 in Dia- mond valley There is great excitement in the town and through the country. Troop A is in readiness to march on short notice and is awaiting orders from the sheriff.
 "Indians are reported as approaching the town from the south, but arc believed to be friendly.''
 At Ontario, the nearest telegraph office to the scene of the reported trouble, it is believed there is some truth in the rumor, but no further information can be secured until the arrival of the stage. There is daily stage from Ontario, Heppner and Baker City to Burns, the county Seat of Harney county, but the seat of the report GU ulstSSaCfo IS 1uoF6 tIldn 1Ou niles SOuCn- east of Burns. Burns is 150 miles from Ontario, and it requires about 4S hours for the stage to make the journey.
 Rye Smith, said to be the leader of the cowboys, is known to be a bad character. If the Bannock Indians were in that vicin- ity, they were there for the purpose of hunting.
 It Was Rye Smiths Revenge.
 Diamond valley, the scene of the report ed killing of 15 Bannock Indians, is situ- ated in the southeastern corner of Oregon.
 The news is not credited here. as it was not known that any Bannock Indians were in the vicinity.
 While particulars of the affair are diff cult to obtain, it is learned that tho mat ter has no bearing on the Jackson's Hole troubles. Ever since Smiths father was killed in 1878 by warriors of tho Bannock tribe he has been Ion their trail, " and not few have met death at his hands.
 It seems that q party of Indians was on its summer hunt near Diamond valley and had killed a number of cattle belong ing to the stOckmen whose herds range in that vicinity. A party of cattlemen was organized to punish the marauders, and Smith readily undertook to lead them.
 The pursuers located the Indians about an hour before sundown at their camp near tho western edge of the valley and without warning opened fire upon them. The Indian locks were thrown into panic and fed for the hills, the squaws following suit, The stockmen pursued them and fired a volley at the fugitives, dropping several of them, including one or two squaws The pursuit was not con tinued, the cattlemen believing sufficient punishment had been inflicted. The courier reports that 1o dead Indians were found after this one sided battle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26

the third heat Penn was driven out against the watch regardless of Klamath's posi- tion and got his reward-a record of 2:07L, the second fastest heat ever trotted by horse. It was fine performance, but the speed shown by Penn on tho fourth heat was even greater for portion of the route. From bad break just after get ting the word he dropped back to last po- sition and opposite the stand he seemed to be at least 100 yards behind Klamath. From the half mile pole until well into the stretch he trotted at q tremendous rate. There was no way of catching the time ex- cept for the distance from the half to the three quarters, which was made in S1, but it is certain around the lower turn for at least furlong he was trotting at 2:o2 gait.
 William Penn is trim built fellow that squares away as if he could trot rings around any field he chanced to be in. He is now years old, safely past the troubles of colthood, and will doubtless improve upon his previous brilliant performances. In form and mettle, speed and blood, Will liam Penn is more than a championship possibility.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
A BRUTAL NEGRO.
Tried to Kill Two White Boys, and a Posse
 Is Hunting Him.

Is Hunting Him.
 COLUMBIA, $. C., Aug. 26.-Charles Lloyd, noted negro desperado, met two white boys, w. R. Welsh and John Hough, both about r years old, near Hailes gold mine, Lancaster county, and with the de- claration that it was time for negroes to begin to kill white men he opened upon the boys, who were unarmcd.
 Welsh was first shot through the body, and when he begged tho negro not to shoot him again tho brute placed his pis- tpl to Welsh's head and shot him dead Floyd then fired at Hough, but succeeded in only hitting him once, breaking his right ar.l.
 Lloyd took to the mountains, but company of white men arc after him with tho avowcd purpose of lynching him as soon as they catch him. Both Welsh and Hough arc members of prominent families
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Fata, Fire In a Boarding House.

MENoMINEE, Mich, Aug. 26. - Fire caught in a bed at a Michigan avenue boarding house kept by John Anderson, and his two boys, John and Matthew, aged 2 and 5 years, who were asleep, were so badly burned that both will die. The fa- ther was severely burned in resciing the children. The mother jumped from sec ond story window with a little babe and fractured one of her IiTnhs,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
me Attempt to Kill a Rothschild.

PARIS, Aug. 26.-The name of the con- fldential clerk to Baron Rothschild who was injured by the explosion of the in formal machine sent to the baron on Sat- urday is Jodkowitz. The surgeons now hope to save the injured eye of the clerk. His general condition is also improved. His clothing was riddled and his body bruised in several places. M. Girard, di- rector of the Municipal laboratory, has made a fac simile of the envelope, which will be sent to all post and stamp offices in the endeavor to trace the sender.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Defender Has a New Mast.

BRISTOL, R. l., Aug. 26.-Dcfcnder car ries her new mast today it having been stepped yesterday afternoon. Eight wire stays from the masthead were temporari- ly made fast to support tho mast, and then tho work of rigging had to be stopped on account of darkness. It is expected that everything will be in shipshape at an early hour Tuesday morning. Every eff
 fort is being made to have the steel boom ready at that time, but it is hardly thought possible that it can be completed so soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26

WILLIAM PENN.
He Turns the Detroit Track In 2:O7 1-2.
 Second Fastest Trotting Record.


 Second Fastest Trotting Record.
 William Penn, Kline's 5 -year-old trotter, is promising young candidate for cham pionship honOrs and is likely to win his way to tho top of the list of speediest har- ness horses. By virtue of breeding and rec ord he is q race horse.
 William Penn came into prominence at two years when he trotted in 2:1S15 at Lex ington during the Kentucky breeders meeting in 1S92, giving him the race record for that age. Shortly after he got mark of 2:12. Penn's greatest performance thus far was at Detroit recently when he won third heat in 2:07l3 in the 2:t1 class. The race, however, was won by Klamath. Will liam Penn's failure to win the race was due to the lack of good judgment on the part of his. driver. In the first place, the driver entertained the out of date idea of not trying for the first heat and let his rival take it in 2:12l9.
 After throwing away the first heat he also presented Klamath with the second heat by slowing down as he ncared the finish and was nipped out at the wire. In
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Prince Co1onna Gets a Pension.

NAPLES, Aug. 26.-It is stated that the settlement that has been arrived at be- tween Prince and Princess Colonna the latter being the stepdaughter of John W. Mackay, well known American, gives the princess the custody of the children, she paying the prince the sum of 60, 900 frames yearly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Seventeen Buildings Burned.

KINGSTON, N. Y, Aug. 26.-A most destructive fire occurred at the village of Roscndalc, in this county, by which IT buildings were burned, and for time the whole village was threatened with destruc- tion. Roscndalc is situated on the Della ware and Hudson canal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Youue sartor;s to Marry.

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-It is reported that Algernon Sartoris, the only son of General Grants daughter, Mrs. Nellie nt-Sartoris, is engaged to a wealthy not been made public. Young Sartoris is not yet 20 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Two Unknown Men Drowned.

WALTHAM, Mass, Aug. 26.-Two un- known, we'll dressed men were drowned in Charles river near Lily Point grove, about two miles from this city. They had been out paddling in a canoe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
PubIIsher HouphtoD.

NORTH ANDOvER, Mass, Aug. 26.-H. O. Houghton, Sr., head of the well known publishing house of Houghton, Miffiin & Go. of Boston, died suddenly from heart failure at his summer residence here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Shot His Wife and Himself.

WALDEN, Mass, Aug. 26.-Daniol J. Mcleod, Mclrose carpenter, attempted to kill his divorced wife, Mary M. Nc LCod of Washington street, Oak Grove, and>aftcrward shot himself through the head, dying instantly. Although the wom- an was badly injured, it is thought that she will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Praise and Encouragement iii Our
 Work,

A few days ago lady who had never been in Waterbury before, called at our store and asked us to take charge of the remains of near friend WI ose body was to be sent to distant part of the state. We followed her instructions, and in a few days we received her check and here is an abstract from her letter 10 us:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Gnra His Son a HoteL

CAPE MAY, Aug. 26.-John +. Belz of Philadelphia, who purchased the Stock ton hotel last winter for $90, 900, has made a present of it to his son, John F. BelZ, Jr. Tho hotel originally cost 5000, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
snIn Is Getting Rsttsr.

LONDON, Aug. a6.-The condition of Mir. George Augustus Sala, the well known journalist and author, who has been Ill Rt Brighton for somo tine is i'm. proving, --1---
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26

.sWaterbury Furniture Co:

'Waterbury Furniture Cos
 Gentlemen-Enclosed please find cheek as per agreement, and accept my sincere thanks for your kindness and cordial treatment extended to us in our late be- reavement. It is all the more appreciated for the reason that We were strangers in your city. and the manner in which you smoothed the way, helped us IS words ca'Npot express, to bear our sad atli3tion. W.Heel it our duty to acknoWledg@ cur feeling of gratitude to you,'
 These simple but beautiful. words c, si the writer nothing, but how they cheer usE on to be the true and faithful servants of thP people. Oh yes! with us the public con idNHeA~ is 8 sacred trust, and may ye always merit 1t,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
plattdeusche volksfest vereiu Festival.

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The twenty-flrs annual festival of the Plattdeutsche Volks- fest Verein commenced at Union Hill, N. J. Representatives from 1S0 German so- cieties of New York and New Jersey were in attendance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Labor Day

Should be observed as a Holiday. not only by those who live by the sweat of thelr brow. but also by those who livs on the fat of the land. Labor is the foundation of all wealth. in other words. wealth is the production of labor. Stop labor and the world is paralyzed. It becomes, therefore, the duty of every man to show the inn portance of Labor's holiday by appearing on that day in your best clothes. If you have not got any it is because you are not up t date. It takes very little money to buy suit of clothes from us, for on our plan you can dress in the finest clothing, ranging in price from SC to $2O. on easy payments. No security required, 70 ex- tra charge put on. Hundreds of people are buying that way of us Why not you?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Five KYIled bx 2 BolIer Erp1o.Ion..

PALERMO, Aug. 26.--An explosion of a boiler occ(urred at the Somacco mills The preiniseg1 were destroyed. Five persons vera hIflieA ana % iniurad-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
FOOT w FAR Enables us to sell Shoes for the next five days at the following low prices.

I Women's fine dongola kid button and lace shoes, opera, Phil and common sense toe, regular price %, spe- cial Women's very fine vici kid button and
 lace shoes, opera, fashion and com-
 mon sense toe, regular price ? 69, special | | Women's French kid button shoes; needle toe, patent tip and back, reg ular price 50, special 2; Women's fine French kid button and lace shoes, Paris and Berlin toes,
 regular price 75. special ?!
 Boys Shoes.
 Boys and youths calf lace shoes, opera
 and London toe, regular price 50, special Il Boys and youths fine calf lace shoes, needle add opera toe, regular price S5. special 1. Misses Shoes.
 Misses fine dongola button and lacs
 shoes, opera toe and patent tip, regular price 39, special 9I Misses fine kid button and lace shoes,
 opera and square toe. regular price 1 98, special 1. Misses and children's shoes, sizes to ! II, regular price S9c, special 6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Every Shot Tells.

We have fired both barrels this time. Our sale of Trousers at 8. .75 al d s2.7 has been very sat isfactory to us, as well as pleasing to those in need of an extra pair to brighten up the old suit. The S3 75 kind are mostly designed for dress, though there are some quiet pat terms among them. Many of them have sold at $7 and $9. The S2. 75 kind are for business and guaran- tee goes with every pair A few cf the S9.75 Suits remain and they are mostly in dark colors, suitable for fall wear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
Mems Shoes.

Men $ Shoes. Mems kaDgola lace shoes. globe tip regular price 75. special II Mems calf lace aud congress shoes. needle. opera and Yale plain tip, regular price 1 S9. special Is Mems fine calf lace and congress shoes needle. Paris and opera toe, actual value ? CO., special 1G Mems extra fine calf lace and congress shoes, needle, Yale and Paris toe, worth 50. special Is
 Extra Special. Mems hand made Russia calf lac, shees. Goodyear welt, opera and col legs toe, regular price %. special ? Mems patent leather lace shoes, latest style toes. regular price 50. spe- ci3l ? 2
 xWomen Shoes. Women's doneo!a kid button sho S, Paris opera toes. patent tip, regular price 22, special 91 Women's vici kid button shoes opera and common sense, toe. regular price 75, spe cial F
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26

Rye Smith Headed the Party and Got Satisfaction For the Murder of His Fa- ther Years Ago-DetaiIs of the Massacre Are Scarce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-26
J. M. BURRALL & Go, "The Old Reliable"
 60 Bank St

Telephone to D. Nj. Stewart, 1O1 Frank lin street.
 Messenger boy to O. E. Seymour. 184 Maple street.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-19
ORGANISE KING PUT ON THE STAND.
Told of Durrant's Appearance in the
Church the Evening of the Murder.

Told of Durrant's Appearance in the
Church the Evening of the Murder.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1s.-The prose-
cution in the Durrant case will complete its
direct case early next week. The opening
statement of the defense is awaited with
much interest. 1t will be the first intimation
Of what 1t expects 10 prove. 1t has been
said that an alibi for Durrant would be
shown, and further that another man than
Durrant went into the church when the pris-
oner Is said to have entered 1t.
Today Miss Edna Lucille Turner was the
first witness. She Is a member of the Eman-
uel church and knows Durrant, She testi-
fled that on April 3 she was not with de-
PENDANT in Emanuel church. Mrs. Leak yes
terday testified that the girl she saw walking
into Emanuel church with Durrant was either
Blanche Lamont or Lucille Turner.
Organist George King was then put upon
the stand to prove that he saw the prisoner
in the church at 8 p. m. April 8, about an
hour after Durrant was said by Mrs. Leak
to have entered the church. King proved an
unwilling witness, apparently shielding Dur
rant whenever possible. He admitted that
the defendant and his attorneys probably ad-
Vlsed him to give such testimony as given
at the preliminary examination. This created
a tremendous sensation, but on cross-eX-
animation he said he had not been asked to
change his evidence. He told how he had
come into Emanuel church to play a new
piece on the organ and when he had been
playing a few minutes Durrant appeared.
pale, disheveled, sick, breathless and without
hat or coat. Durrant had said that while
repairing some gas pipes he had been over
come, and at Durrant's request the wit
ness went to a drug store and purchased
some bromo ~seltzer, which Durrant drank.
Then at his request the defendant helped
him carry a small organ from one part of
the church to another. The prisoner APP
peared exhausted and was frequently obliged
to stop and rest. The witness stated he
detected no escaping gas and thought all
the gas Jets and pipes were in perfect order.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-19

Chinese end Japanese Making Eff
forts to Conceal the Truth.

Chinese end Japanese Making Eff
forts to Conceal the Truth.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-Notwithstand-
ing the efforts of the Chinese and Japanese
officials to suppress the news in regard to
the cholera, the truth has at last come to
light concerning the plague. Japan and
north China are fairly alive with cholera
germs. Siberian officials have declared Jap
anese open ports infected, and from official
sources it is learned that over II 600 people
have died in Japan from the plague since its
start in the Pescadores. In China the dis
ease has gained a firm foothold. Advices by
the steamer Rio Janeiro report that in Toxic
the heat is terrific, and tne disease germs
have been nursed by the climate into viru-
lent life. On the Rio Janeiro little could be
learned for certain concerning Yokohama,
but nevertheless the plague is raging there
also. At Hiefow the disease is spreading
rapidly.
Miss Turner and the child of DR.. and Mrs.
Mcfarland of the Chuchai London mission
were stricken down and died. At Marking
much illness prevails among the foreigners,
many of whom have been forced to flee from
the country. The ravages of cholera in
, Japan are far greater than have been re-
| ported. Up to August &c, just before the
Rio Janeiro sailed, 1888 deaths from the
disease were reDOrted,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-19
REVISING THE LAWS or THE ORDER
Grand Treasurer of the Il Fellows
Tcndcrs His R~esiEnhtion.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Sept. 1S.-At
today's session of the sovereign grand lodge,
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows, resolu-
lions were introduced to revise the ritual of
the Patriarchs Militant, and to amend the
insurance law Of the order. Referred to the
proper committee.
The following special committee was ap-
pointed to take action in regard to the pur-
chase of property in Baltimore, Md, for the
use of the sovereign grand secretary: James
Young and John A. Jones, Maryland; w. w.
Morris, Kentucky; NJ. Richards Muckle, Phil
adelphia; Alfred S. Pinkerton, Massachusetts,
General A. c. Cable, Ohio, and T. T. Par
son, Missouri.
Great surprise was the result Of the resig-
nation Of Grand Treasurer Isaac A. Shep-
ard OF Philadelphia, due, he wrote, to failing
health. The grand sire said it was with
great sorrow that the resignation had been
received. 1t was accepted by a standing
vote. M. Richards Muckle Of Philadelphia was
nominated for the position. There was no OPP
position, and he was unanimously elected.
He will be installed on Friday.
At the afternoon session of the sovereign
| grand lodge amendments to the constitution,
introduced at last years session, came up fol
final action. The first amendment was the
addition of another section to article 16, pro
| viding that no saloon keepers, blrtenders OF
professional BdHlDlefS shdll Ue tllBlDle lt
membership in the order. This nm sdiately
raised a spirited debate which lasted moro
than three hours. The vote was finally taker
amid the utmost confusion and the amend.
ment passed by a vote Of 147 TO 80, the r.qu'.
site number being 1885. This amendment ha'
been SUCCESSFULLY introduced at the annua
sessions for four or five years past, but It's
supporters were never able TO pass it til
today.
When this had been dole the hour was Sc
late that the second important amendment
was laid over until tomorrow. This is al
amendment to section 2 of article 16, so tina
it shall read thus: "No person shall b. ad
mitted to this order except free
white males of good, moral character, whC
have arrived at the age of u years; pro
vided, however, that subordinate grand iur
isdicitions may provide by constitutional en-
actment for the admissions of Indians of no
more than one-eighth part Indian blood; and
provided further, that in Australia, New Yea
land and other countries not on the co1tnen
of North America, in which the order hai
been or may hereafter be established and
grand lodge or grand lodges formed, tn,
qualifications as to age shall be left to loca
leg!siation.'
Before adjournment the sovereign CRANE
lodge voted TO give the Grand Decoration o
Chivalry to about twenty persons from Penn
s~ylvania and to ]. l.. Jorgenson, past gram
master of tie state of Wisconsin.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-19
TILIBUsTERs ARE VERY ACTIVE.
Special Instructions Sent to Govern
ment Omcials in Florida.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Information
reached the Treasury department today of the
seizure Of the schooner Lark, off Pine Key,
Fla, substantially as telegraphed to the AS
ISOLATED press last night. The Spanish mir
lister today called at the State department
with a statement obtained from the Spanish
consul at Key West that the Lark was only
a part OF an extensive hllbustering expedition
fitting out in Florida waters and asking that
the commanders of the revenue cutters now
on duty there be instructed to use increased
diligence in apprehending all offenders. This
Information was transmitted to the Depart
ment Of Justice and also to the Treasury de-
partment and resulted In instructions being
sent TO the United States attorney and his
marshals. and also TO the customs collectors
and commanders of the vessels of the revenue
fleet, TO use every possible means TO arrest
and bring to justice any offenders against in
ternational law.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-19
Negotiations Progress with the Pope

Sept. 1S.-Discussing the re-
vival of the rumor that italy may be in
duced to sell a small territory to the pope, a
Paris correspondent telegraphs that the pro-
ject for the pope's ransom by the Catholic
world, which is described as "a noble Ameri-
can %conceit," Is no secret in the cabinets of
Europe, which have been for some time in
possession of the details OF the plan. 1t
embodies, in addition to the establishment Of
the papacy In a princlpality containing a
well known seaport, certain naval privileges
and the restoration OF confscated church
property. Negotiations are said to be pro
crossing between the vatican and the q~uirinal.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-19
BELGIANs MEET WITH REvERsEs,
Natives in the Congo Free state Arc
becoming Troublesome.

LONDON, Sept. 1S.-Private letters which
have been received here from the Congo Free
State say that affairs there are in a condi-
ton verging upon anarchy. Encounters be-
tween Belgian forces and natives, which have
been represented in official dispatches as re-
sulting in Belgian victories, are said to have
been in fact serious reverses. 1t is reported
that two Englishmen travelling in the Congo
Free State have been murdered and eaten by
natives. A Belgian expedition under Lieuten-
ant Franquier was attacked by natives on
February H.. The soldiers hastily formed
themselves into a hollow square, upon which
the natives rushed with such overwhelming
force that the Belgians were put to rout
within tel. minutes. Shortly afterward 1t
became known, according TO the correspond
ent alluded TO. that a native chief named
Doruma had massacred Captain Hansen and
the whole of his escort. numbering sixty
people.