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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
MANY PLACES STRUCK.

A storm Of lightning. Thunder, Wind Rain and Hail Yesterday Afternoon.
 The thunder showers of yesterday did considerable good in some respects and quite good deal of harm. too. It contIi- buted .6S inches of water to the reservoir and did a world of good to vegetation. Some of the fremen were running in all directions during the heavy shower. for the lightning played pranks with the fire alarm. There were some splendid cleo trical exhibitions and the shock pr rduced on one occasion was the severest ever known in the city. people being tossed of their seats in some parts of the city. With the exception of few trees which have been struck no serious damage has been reported in the city.
 A tree standing in front of the residence of George Hargrave at Town plot. its stout trunk slit. A child of Mir Har- grave. who was sitting on the front steps of the house, was stunned.
 Yesterday afternoon a young mau hired a team from E, H. Gagain to drive to Wster.own. When he reached that place the thunder storm set in and be hitched the animal in front of A friends houss until the storm subsided. When be re- turned be found the horse dead in the gutter. It is supposed that the animal was struck by lightning
 Martin Dwyer, A section hand on the Watertown division of the Naugatuck road. had s narrow escape from being killed by lightning He WAS standing in the doorway of the baggage room when a flash of light ming glanced along his side. entered his pocket. then passed down the l 2 of his trousers. ripping it to pieces. He had soma silver in his pocket which was scat tered in all directions. X bystander who though that Dwyer wal killed almost tainted with fright.
 Five places were struck by lightning in Middlebury. The house owned by +. B. Wheaton in Middlebury center and oc- cupied by L NJ Camp and his family of this city WAS struck and damaged some- what A young son of Mir Camp was slight ly injured.
 The barn of W. | Warner Tn Middle bury was struck and A horse standing in his stall in the barn was instantly killed. The chicken house, situated about forty rUds away from the barn, was struck by another bolt and many chickens were killed. KinGsley's barn in the same place was also struck and damaged by the lightning A COW belonging to E E Richardson in Mid dlebury center. which was out in the past ure. was struck by a bolt and instantly killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
SAYS HE WAS ROBBED.

An Italian KIdnapper Heavily Fined
 by Judge COwen in the City Court.
 Attorney Harry Durant received word some days ago that a young Italian girl was locked up in a room on Mill street by one Dominica GizZo, who was trying to force the girl to marry him. He had paid her passage from Italy, unknown to her uncle, Charles Bergamo, who keeps fruit store on Baldwin street. Last night At torney Durant, acting for the Humane so- ciety, started for the house on Mill street. where the girl was supposed to be hidden. He met Officer Smith, who accompanied him. They found the house in darkness. Gizzo attempted to make his escape when he saw the officer, but the plucky attorney dashed after him. Some Italians who were present shouted that Gizzo carried a gun" The attorney kept after him. how. ever, until the Italian turned on him. He was asked to give up the girl. but denied knowing anything about her. Officer Smith then took hold of him and tried to search him for a revolver. The fellow made an attempt to reach his hip pocket, when Attorney Durant seized his arm. The officers then went through him and found a self cooking, six shot revolver, loaded with thirty eight calibre bullets. He was taken to the sta- ton house vowing vengeance on those | who told on him. When searched at the station large jack knife was also found in his pistol pocket. This was about 10 o'clock at night. About ? o'clock this morning Gizzo notified Sergeant Dodds that $64 had been taken from the pocket | in which he had the pistol. This morning he insisted that he had the money and had taken the pistol from the house in order to guard the money. There were two $20 bills two of each $10 and five silver dollars all tied with a string. Judge Cowell evi- dently believed that there was a string to the story for he fined hlm s20 and costs Thomas Bowen, a brother-in-law of T.. F. Mcdonald. has been employed at Me Donald's hotel for the past three months. | The story Mrs Mcdonald and her daughter told this morning was that since Bowen came came there he has been cause of trouble. Thursday night Mrs Mcdonald ordered him out of the house. in fact threw out his coat and hat. He seized her and dragged her around the room He threatened to kill her. but her daughter begged of him to desist. The next day he said he would have killed her only for the daughter Saturday night he created more trouble there, and since then Mrs McDonald and her children have been away from the hotel. Prosecuting Attorney Webster, At torney Lowe, who appeared for Bowen. and Judge Cowell consulted together and Judge Cowsll adjourned his case for 30 days and told Bowen to get out of town. He prom lsed him six months in jail If he was found in Waterbury again.
 Thomas Cullen for drunkenness wa: | fined s.
 Maria Bergamo and Angelina ChiffC were arrested this afternoon as the resul of the trial of Gizzo this morning. The! created trouble in the neighborhood anC were arrested on warrants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
The Sound of Words,

The Northwestern Magazine gives the following unique composition written by a l2- -year-old schoolgirl Let our young readers see if they cannot make it still more puZzling:
 "A right suite little buoy, the son of a kernel, with a rough round his neck, flue up the road as quick as a dear. Aft CT thyme he stopped at the house and wrung the belle. His tow hurt hymn and he headed wrest. He was two tired to rage his fare, pail face, and a feint mown of pane rose from his lips. The made who herd the belle was about to pair pare, but she through it down and ran with all her mite, for fare her guessed would not weight, but when she saw the little won tiers stood in her eyes at the site. Eve poor dear. Why do you lye hear? Are yew dyeing?' Know, he said, T am feint. She boar him inn her arms, as she ought, to a roam where he might be quiet, gave him bred and meet, held a cent bottle under his knows, un- tide his choler, rapped him up wsrmlx. gave him a suite drachm from a viol till at last he went forth as hail as . young hoarse.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
StOO FOR A" THUMB.

James Corr Secures Verdict Against
 the Matthews & Willard Company.
 Judge Bradstreet rendered the following decisions this morning:
 James Corr vs Matthews & Willard Co.,, plaintiff to recover $100 and costs. Corr had his left thumb taken of in a power press on February II. 1893. Attorney Kendrick sued for $500. Attorney Burpee defended.
 Hannah Flavin vs City, plaintiff to re- turn SI and costs. On March 3. 1893, the plaintiff fell on Washington street and broke her arm. Attorney Holohan sued for $500.
 Ira H. Hough vs John Mccormack ct ux, defendants to recover costs. This was a real estate transaction and Attorney Gil lette sued for $500. Attorney Pierce for defendant.
 Ell. Hungerford vs A c, Northrop, administrator. This was suit on real estate for $l .OO0. The plaintiff entered a demurrer to the defendants answer, which was sustained. Terry & Bronson, Gillette and Cole
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
DISTRICT COURT.

Bonds Called i'm the Cases Against Ed
 ward Brady and Wife and Kate
 Clark.
 Judge Warner opened the criminal side of the district court this morning. Attor- ney Cole argued on his point in the John R. Birney case, continued from last week, that the clerk had not read the substance of the complaint to the jury after they were empanelled He quoted law which gave the form of presenting case. At torney Kellogg also quoted authority. Judge Warner said he found that the jury was properly empanelled; that the clerk did read the substance of the com- plaint. He overruled the motion or a stay and fined Birney $50 and costs and sen. tenced him to thirty days Tn jail. An ap- peal was taken. under bonds of $500.
 In the Edward Brady cases Attorney Kennedy asked to have both counts against Edward Brady stricken from the docket He read tho complaint and records which came up from the lower court. The complaint read city court while the record read police court. He said this errcr of the clerk warranted striking the cases of the docket. In the Kate Clark case the papers were made ou properly. He claimed there was nO pOllNC SOOAt ohN ASA SA0e AS1S0A the cases should be erased Attorney Kellogg said the error was not ( fatal one and not material. Considerable argument was used by both. Judge War her said the record read at a police court not the police court. He would not inter fere with the prosecuting attorneys duties The bonds were called in all three cases The amount is S700. and James J. Nc Grath is surety.
 The following bonds were also called Lor's Nitello, who assaulted Telesphol PhnnlI. January ?. 1895. and who wa: fined $50 and costs in the lower court, Peter Bauby is surety. Winifred Finne gan, fined $l00 and costs for keeping hel saloon open Sunday, March 3l. William Hellmann surety for $200 Hugh Hanlon assault on his wife and breach of th' peace, fine in the lower court g sn( costs and s and costs. David Sheehy bondsman for $1O0 in each case.
 The appeal in the Birney case was with drawn before Judge WarEer left thu bench. Ths days on his sentence wer, also withdrawn and the fine made S100 an( costs, the same as in the lower court. H. paid the fine and costs, amounting to $l62 The criminal side of the district cour then adjourned sine die.
 The civil side of the district court wa then convened under Judge Bradstreet and the jury were excused until Wednes day morning for civil business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
THE BIG RACE.
All In Readiness For the Triangular Row.
 ing Match Today.


 ing Match Today.
 POUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y. June 24.-An is ready for the tricollege boat race today, and every indication this morning pointt to successful event. A repetition ol the accident of Friday is hardly likely, and extra precautions will be taken to prevent an accident of any other kind. The committee has adopted moro strin- gent regulations for the government of the course than prevailed on Friday, and the prospects for a great contest look bright indeed.
 Tho race will be called at 4:30 p. m., when the tide will be on the ebb and rum ming very strong. All vessels will be re- quircd to come to anchor at least one hour before that time. Only three bOats-the rrfcrce's yacht, the police boat and the press launch-will be permitted to follow the crews The revenue cutter Manhattan will be here to enforce the rules of the course.
 George c. Horwitz mailed a letter to Governor Morton thanking him for his offer to present the Pennsylvania crew with a new shell, but declining the offer, as they did not hold him in any way rcSpon- sihle for the accident. MT. HorNitz did, however, in his letter to the governor, severely score the captain of the tug J. C. Hnrtt for his carclCssncss in wrcckina the PrnnSylvania shell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
GALLONS PATENTED

Warden Woodbridge Dett rmintd d to Insure the fteputHtiOn Of Ills Machine.
 The automatic gallows used at Wethefs. ield in hanging John Cronin for the mur- der of Albert Skinner of South Win +sor. has brrn patented by Warden Jabez L. Woodbridge. who invented it. The patent is dated June Is. and contains twenty counts. obtained through the office of Colonel Charles l.. Burdett. The object of the warden is to save the reputation of the machine which proved itself to be the most humane and perfect instrument ever used The warden said Saturday: Il shall sell the rights to use such a gallows to counties and states, but sball charge nothing to Connecticut for the one used here. I do not expect to make any money ont of the machine"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24


 editor, and two years later removed to New York. There he soon gained a reputation as a writer of extraordinary facility and felicity, and as a core spondent for out of town papers was very successful Three or four years ago he returned to Philadelphia to take the position of city editor of The Times. Mir. Megargee is happily married and has five children.
 The International League of Press Clubs was organized five years ago, largely through the efforts of T. J. Kee- nan. IT., of Pittsburg It has prospered exceedingly, and at its annual meetings all the principal local press clubs of the United States and Canada are repre- sented The objects of the league are to stimulate the spirit of fraternity and to promote the interests of newspaper work CTS everywhere. One of its immediate objects is to establish q home for aged and indigent journalists on Ramapo mountain, New York. The league ex- poets ultimately to extend its influence across the seas and hopes some day to hold convention in Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
nawairs First Legislature Meets.

HON0LULU. June 24.-Thc first lcgisla tUrc under the republic was called togcth. CT on the llth inst. The president $ mes sage was read. It deals with many qucs- tions of local interest. In speaking of an. ncxation with the United States tho pres. idcnt says: While the annexation of this country to the United States of America has not been accomplished, it still remains the policy of the government. Its consum nation will he earnestly sought, with al abiding faith that such a result will be . lasting benefit to our country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
FITZSIMMONS' TRIAL.
He wTn Re Tried on a Charge of AIurde
 In Syracuse.


 SYRACUSE June 24.-The trial of Bob FitzSimmons for the murder of his spar. ring partner, Con Reardon, in this city on the 10th of last September will be mov. ed in the court of sessions today. Intense intcrcst Is being taken in sporting and antispOrting circles in the trial, as there Is decided feeling among some that he should be given the extreme penalty, and others hold that he should be acquitted.
 The prosecution will attempt to show that the blow struck by Fitzsimmons was sufficient to cause Reardon's death, their main witness being Dr. D. NJ Totman, who will be supported by others.
 Considerable difficulty is anticipated ip getting jury to try the case. An extra panel of 50 has been drawn, and as it con- sists mostly of farmers, who are said to be antagonistic to pugiliSn, 1t is feared that another panel will have to be drawn. The trial will undoubtedly take the entire week, as the case Is of the utmost impor- tance to the accused, who, if found guilty, 1t is feared, will be obliged to cancel his match with COrbett for the heavyweight championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
CHIEF PENCIL PUSHeR.
Louis N. McGarEc" Is President of the In
 ternatiunal League of Press Clubs.

ternationRl League of Press Clubs.
 The members If the International League of Press Clubs, who have recent ly been cnjoying the profu>c hospitality of Philadelphia, did graceful act ill electing to the highest office in their gift Mir. Louis N MeGargrr, who as president of the Pen and Pencil club is largely responsible for their entertain ment in the Quaker City. Mir. Megar- gee. who succeeds Clark Howell of At lanta as president uf the league, is one of the most widely known and popular newspaper men ill the country. He is 3S years old and has been engaged ill newspaper work ever since he was grad uated from the Philadelphia high school about 20 years ago.
 After an apprenticeship as reporter on The Times he went to the Philadelphia Press ill 1881 as city editor. and ill that position was distinguished for enterprise and thorouGhness. In 1884 he went to The News, then under the management of Major Moses P. Handy, as managing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
SKIDMORE 6 TURNBULL
 Successors to ii. A. Skidmore,

Will inaugurate the grandest sale of fine fancy shirts ever at tempted in this city. 1,25O of the finest Percale, Mad rass and other fine prints with collars and cuffs attached, some with two detached collars and pair of cuffs, also with white bodies and fancy bosoms. Goods made to sell at $1 .25 to $2 each. All at the nominal price of 59c. This is the grandest opportunity to purchase first-ciass we'll made and perfect fitting goods at less than cost of material, without considering workmanship which is strictly tirst-class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
The 1. E. HAASE CO.,,
:. MOTHERS :.

Commencing to-day. June 24. we shall sell our entire stock of childrcn'S light weight suits at COST.
 You know the kind of cloth ing we sell.
 When we decide to cut prices we don't stop half way. Don't buy a suit until you see our prices.
 Our idea of what you may expect. Entire lines included at the following prices, $2.5O and B Suits, this week $2.
 Light and dark colors all Wool Goods, made double seat and knee.
 $3.5O and $3.75 Suits, this week $2.5O. Included in this lot are fast colCr blue flannel suits.
 $4 and 4.50 suits, this week $50, included at this price you will find blue, black and brown serges.
 All 800 and $50 Suits, this week 100, this price takes in our best made suits.
 All suits that have sold fo1 600 and over, this week 800. The above prices include ou1 entire stock. about 300 suits and sizes to Is years. In con- nection with above bargains we offer our entire stock of Child ren's Hats at cost, all 50c hats now 3Sc; all 75c hats, now soc. All better goods now 75c.
 Did we ever disappoint you
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
BRIDE SHOT DEAD.
By a Man Who Was CareIes-Ey

Killed By a Man Who Was CareIes-Iy Handling n Revolver.
 ToRRTNGToN, June 24.-Mrs Emil Ruat, aged IS. bride of fifteen days. was scci- dentally shot dead yesterday afternoon by Julius Chatillon. with whom she and her husband boarded. Chatillon was showing of a revolver, when it was discharged. the bullet lodging in the young woman's fore head. Coroner Higgins made an investigs- ton. but after learning the circumstances decided not to prosecute Chatillon. who is prostrated over the affair. The womsn's husband is almost crazy with grief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
SHOT BY A ROBBER.
Street Railway Cashier Has a Deadly Due
 With a Thief.

With a Thief.
 CHICAGO, June 24.-C. II. Birch, cash receiver for the West Chicago Street rail, way at the Armitage cable barns, was shot and fatally wounded by a man who attempted to rob him of the day $ receipts. Birch was alone in his office when n mask cd man cntorCd and told him to hold up his hands. Instead of complying Birch reached fur his revolver, when the robbcr fired two shots at him. Birch then fired, and before dying said he believed he had hit the man.
 Tho robbcr fired three more shots, hit ting Birch in tho neck and breast just above the heart. The robbcr then grabbed a handful, of money from the counter and made his escape In his hurry he scat tered silver money about the floor. Ben jamin Phillips, division superintendent and A. l.. Rcdman, claim agent for tho road. who were in an adjoining office heard tho shots and rushed over, finding Birch dying on the floor. Birch was rr moved to hospital, where he died foul hours later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
AR3ENICAL POISONING.

Prof smith OfYRle Reports on Johanna
 Shnnnahan's Death.
 The preliminary report by Coroner Brown of Norwich from Prof Herbert E Smith of the Yale medical school in his examination of the stomach of Johsnna Shannahan states that traces of arsenical poisoning were found.
 It tls believed that the poison was Rough or Rats" The body was exhumed lAsI night and certain portions of the body were removed and forwarded to Professor Smith of Yale medical school, to enable him to determine the amount of poison 1T her system.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
Murderers Sentenced.

NEW YORK. June 24.-william Casar, the negro who murdered his mistress, Mary Martin, was this morning sentenced to be executed during the week of July %. Richard Leach, the wife murderer, was sentenced to be executed during the week of August l3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
E,prs.s Messenger Murdered.

BARNEY. Texas. June 24 F. D. Gun ningham, express messenger on a Texas < Pacific road train was found dead in his car late last night, with three rifle balls in his body. The car had not been com known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
Shnf nt A Picnic.

HARTFORD, June 2I Mrs John F Fay Tor was shot and killed at the rlfs range, at a Swedish picnic Saturday night, August Rydsn is under arrest. but claims he did not commit the deed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
ON A LIVE WIRE.

Horse Killed and Woman Rendered
 Unconscious.
 TORRINGToN, June 24.-A horse owned by Job Curtiss stepped upon an cleo tric wire which was lying in the street. crossed, during yesterdays storm and was instantly killed. A young woman named Hamcutt, who was in the carriage, was rendered unconscious for fifteen minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
Drowned in the sound.

NEW LONDON. June 24 A nine years old son of Captain James Smith of the steamer Manhansett fell overheard this morning and was drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
Receiver AppoInted.

MILWAUKEE June 24.-Judge Johnson has. appointed G. N. Wiswen receiver of thel National Benefit athd Casualty com pany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
E. T.Turner & Co.
MASONS FRUIT JARS.

We carry or ly one kind and Ifa. is the best, Mason's wide m 1I thed lars, st,nd alone preeminented the best on the market. Others cary them, but others do not buy them in 100 gross lots ard we do. That is why we sold last season aud that is what we have t3 sell this season. We bought early when the prices was low. Are you aware that the jobbers pnce in the last six weeks has doubled up, well, it has and you will pay a great deal more this summer ttan you did last un- less you come 10 us and buy them at Dry Goods prices. We are headquarters for Mason's, and Mason's only, Fruit Jars, which are to be found on third floor at dry good, prices, Try to realize just what that means ladies and Call or send in your orders for Jars to us.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-24
Note the Prices.

Call and see it. if you can't use it we wont expect you to buy. If you.can use it you won't require urging.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-01-02

an and About Shakespeare Home"
Is the title Of an illustrated lecture 10
DO given by the celebrated lecturer, DR..
W. H. Davidson, under the auspices OF
tho Union Epworth League OF Wheeling
and vicinity. at the Fourth Street VI. L.
church, Friday evening, Of this week.
This Is not m attempt to provo the au-
thenticty OF Shakespeare's works, nor
to enter into the Baconian controversy,
but simply to give better idea OF
Shakespeare and his works by showing
the town and tho neighborhood where
tho poet lived. Seventy.iive imported
steroopticon vievs. pronounced by com.
petent judges to DO the finest in Amori-
ca. will DO shown. The poets iaco; ;
street in quaint old Stratford; tho Red
Horse inn; the birthplace; tho Grammar
school, with battered school desk, ut
which Master Will conned his lessons,
are among tho number. This is n now
lecture, never having been delivered
until last season. During the summer
1t was given at twelve ChautauQua as.
semblies,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-01-02


One Of tho most prodigious produc.
tons OF tho season will be that OF "The
New Paul Kauvar," from tho pen OF
Steele Mackaye, which comes to the
Opera House next Friday. January 4.
The sale Of seats opens this morning.
This effort OF the late Mr.. Mackaye
treats entirely distinct from the con.
ventional methods OF scenes, incidents
and dialogue, aud the successful carry
ing out OF novelty is said to have beer
achieved. The presentation will s.iTl
be under the direction OF Manager Eu.
gene Robinson, who, for the past five
seasons, 80 successfully presented the
old "Paul kauvar," and he promises a
number Of novelties, principal Of which
will be the French Grenadier Quar-.
tette.