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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

Trick Bicyclist N. Z. Kaufman will &C,
company Zimmerman on his tour Of Aus
sralia.
Mrs. Langtry is an enthusiastic bicy.
clist She wears boomers covered by o
short skirt.
Asbury Parks $40, 900 subscription fol
the L. A. w. national meet has q business
ring about 1t.
Cyclists say that there Is more money In
class b racing than there Is In straight
out professionalism.
DIR. westbrook Farrier of Biddeford
Me-, is 9s years old, 1t Is sIid, but rides &
bicycle In visiting his patti nts.
The American Cyclist predicts that 9C
per cent of the women cyclists who ride
the coming season will wear long skirts
1t Is not generally known thas the pneu
matte tire is not new thing, It was de
vised 35 years ago by a man OF the name
Of Thompson.
Frank Waller, the long distance rider
Is now training for an attempt to Lowell
tho outdoor % hour record He already
holds the indoor record.
Bicyciists have raised q fund Of ovel
500 for My rtle Hopkins, n Chicago bicy
Gle rider who WINS run over and MANNED
by rich mans tnndem tenn.
DIR. Milton w. kcim Of Philadelphia
whose record Of Is, sss miles during thu
year 1924 has brought him prominently
before the public, is grandfather, but Il
only ~ Years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
THROUGH FRENCH sPecrAcLEs.

II you have lived a day, you have seen
everything. Montague.
The great secret of education is love OF
children. A uguStin Cochin.
man loved by beautiful woman will
always get ont of trouble.-Voltsire.
There arc only two beautiful things in
the world-women and roseS.-Malhcrbe.
A throne, four pieces Of wood covered
with velvet No. throne is . MAMMA
poleon l.
Ii is sweet TO think that one is unfortu.
nate when one is only annoyed.-Alfrsd
de Musset.
Every lover who tries to find in love
anything else shan love is not a lover
Paul Bourget.
1t is hotter to do battle with men thar
TO have to fight with ones wealthy wife
H. de Balzac.
How can know why stocks fiuctuate
II knew, would make q fortune
Baron Rothschild.
It is not always we'll to say what WI
think, but It Is we'll to think what wo MAY
not say.-Paul Janet.
One who knows nothing believes tha
everything may be learned. One wh'
knows everything knows that nothing
may be lcarned.-Jean Richepin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
CHEROKEE BILL CAPTURED.
Mn Cooks Partner walked Into a Trap
Set For Him.

Bm Cooks Partner Walked Into Trap
Set For Him.
WAeoNER, i. T.. ian. S1.-Crnwfurd
Crosby, alias Cherokee Bill. was captured
at Nowata, n small place near here. by
Ike Ro GERS n deputy marshal, and Clin-
ton Sales, o. friend of Rogers. Both Rog-
ers and sea- os are colored men. Rogers
played the Part of friend Of the Cook
gang. and in Time gained the confidence
of the members
Upon the arrest of Bill Cook. Cherokee
Bill set about organizing n hand OF his
own. and Rogers recommending Scales,
Wednesday morning was named rs the
time for an interview. The place Of meet
ing was at Rogers residence. Rogers and
Scales Were on hand promptly, and at the
appointed hour Cherokee Bill walked in
and set his winchester by the door and
placed a couple of six shooters on the ia
bic by his side Rogers was on one side OF
the outlaw, with n large club concealed
in his coat. and Scales at the other side,
with handouts in his pockets,
Scales succe, died in gaining the atten'
ton OF Cherokee BILL and ut n signal that
all was ready Rogers quickly drew his
club and dealt the outlaw a blow which
knocked him ser sclCss to the door. The
Two Cap;ors GuiC lily handCufFed and hound
him, and after rcsuscitaling him brought
him into Nowatn and reported their catch.
Cherokee Bill was taken to Fort smith
and placed in the United states all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
SO Gents on the Dollar
MEMS OVERCOATS, SUITS
AND PANTS,
and lot Of
BOYS OVERCOATS AND
SUITS.

We bought the above goods for Spot Cash
n a ShrI ifs sal flW less than 81 crnIs on
the dollar. and ~" place them together With
the balance nf nu' first Bankrupt Stock al
the following Bargain Prices:
One lot mems good working pants,
guaranteed not to rip, worth $50,
our price sec
One lot mems wool pants, regular so
goods. our price LIS
One lot mems dress pants regular so
and 90 goods, our price 225
One lot mems tailor made pants regu-
lar 6 0l-T 40 goods. our price $50
Mems all, wool overcoats, blue and black.
500 I" 90. our price SOS
Mems fine all wool OvrrcOais. would
be cheap at - 80. eur price go
Men fine custom made overcoats.
trimmed and finished very fine,
worth 20.0O. our price
Mems all wool black cheviot suits,
wOr' h 9 90 to 10 ~. our price 4.92
$i4, SIS, our price 7.sO
Mems gen'eel dress suits In fancy wor-
steds in frOcks and sacks. regular
so goods. our price IIsO
Mems fine Prince Albert coats and
vests. regular price SI6 to SIS. our
price SQS
Boys suits. II 10 10 in different STYLES,
worth $50 10 $50, onr price 3aS
Boys Overcoats. all wool. black, blue,
dark grey. are $40 goods, our price 9S
Boys fine dress suits. regular SIOgoOds.
our price SIS
One lot of children's suits in different
styles, worth 3 ~. our price I.SS
I
| One lot children's suits in all wool and
fancy mixtures. regular 81 and .
goods our price 50
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
NO ACCIDENT.
His Policy Was An Right. but He Had Ne
Claim,

Claim.
Joe Bailey was as quiet q man as
ever lived when things went his way,
and they mostly did, for Joe never en-
couraged them to 60 otherwise. Still
they sometimes, like the best laid plans
of mice and men, went the other way,
and then Joe was dangerous citizen.
He was n master hand with a gun, and
when he pulled it on an offending party
he never pulled it to scare anybody with,
though it always did scare tho fellow
in front of it He meant business when
no was riled, and he was n powerful
good shot-so good, in fact, that it was
time to think about funeral arrange
ments when he took aim.
One day Joe had u small scrap with
fellow citizen, and the gentleman was
carried home later with bullet in him.
As it happened, book or something in
the mans coat pocket turned the ball,
and it went around instead of going
through him. and he was laid up for
only couple of weeks. When he got
ont again, he went forthwith TO the
agent of the accident insurance COM
pany in which he had policy.
II believe" he said, THAT l have a
policy for So, 600 with your company"
YES" replied the agent, confessing
Judgment
And it promises to pay me $25 a
week in case of accidont?"
"Yes, in case of accident.
well. I've been laid up two weeks
owing to Joe Bailey's shooting. Here's
the doctors certificate.
That's no good" said the agent,
with tirmness. I'VE can't pay it. ="
Can't pay it?' snorted the policy
holder. dancing all around the agent
"Of course we can't"
"Why can't you?''
There wasn't any accident.
The man acted so wildly that tho
agent got behind desk and peeped over.
mo accident" he yelled. mo acct
dentl Didn't Joe Bailey shoot me?"
Certainly he did," admitted the
agent readily, but that wasn't an acct
dent. If he had missed you. it would
have been. though, and we
But the policy holder did not stay &c
hear. 1t was case of freeze out any
way he took it. and with q profanc
reference he rushed away to his lawyer.
| Detroit Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Six business houses were dest royrd ny
fire at Ccntralia Mo
Emperor William ha : conferred tho Col
lar of the Black EaglN upon the emTcro,
of japan.
Nigo Anderson tho famous solo t'utlS'
of the Thomas orchestra, committed sui
eide in Chicago,
The Rev Nirgus Swopo. n Bartis
preacher. was shot near patesvillc, NY.
by I'D Pullam. a lunatic
The counsel for the Fair children main
tain that the rurloin ny of the will was "
tho interest q. the executors.
The report that ncXt seasons peacl
crop in New Jersey j. alread' destroyed a
a result of the severe winter is denied h!
experts.
Charles " sanford. tax collector Of tn
town of Con. ord Mass is missing. an,
it is believed that his accounts are invo:v
ed TO the extent Of $1,000
At Newark. y J.. the Rev. &. II. Hon
MAJ, suptrintendcnt of the Beth ha'
Homo For the Accd. charged with dis
honesty was acquitted Ivy baptist ,Oun
Gil.
While cnastinS on nlIrt street in cen
esee, y V. Cuasttr was overturned
Floyd Newton. who was steering. had hi
leg broken. and two young women wer
seriously injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

al have o scheme" said the man Of
ideas.
"You always have" said his friend.
Eyes, but this is good one. 1t is
worth millions. and il you will advance
me half q dollar to get pork and bean
dinner I'll let You in on the ground
floor"
The other hesitatingly handed over
the half dollar.
Now. what's your scheme?" said he.
why, I'm going to the west and
show the people how to build cyclone
proof cities"
How will you mako them Cyclone
proof"
"Why. I'll build them all ON wheels,
90 when the people see a cyclone COM
ing they can hitch q couple of traction
engines to them and pull them out Of
the way "-Leavenworth Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
DESSERTS FOR THE NURSERY.

Grape sauce or jelly, made with gelatin,
10 especially refreshing to q child who has
been III.
Plain gelatin. made according to direo-
tions and whipped with cream before 10
is quite set, IL q delicate and appstising
dessert.
Irish moss dissolved and made into
blancmange with cornstarch is nutritiOuR
Add chocolate 70 the ordinary reaips foe
blancnAnge ana serve with sweet oroAxa
for another.
Whipped cream favored with pFune
Juice or hot melted chocolate 10 another
dainty dessert The cream should not b
heavy, or it will be too rich, but should
have some milk mixed with it-BAby-
hood
The Brooklyn woman who threw . stone
az q trolley car and smashed q window In
the same seems 70 have also broken the
record Of her sex In biting what abe
aimed at-Boston Herald.
st. Louis claims TO have twice a. many
blonde a. brunettea. BFunsttes viii come
into fashion before long. and then g.
Louis will have twioa - many hrazseesa
- ands-Kansas City JsunrAl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

HAREI, BURG. an. 3l.-Tho session Of
the senate was remarkably embarrassing,
The only Incident ut the day was the re-
nowal of the al position of Senator Col in,
the Rep ..blican leader of tho senate. to the
bill creating the office of custodian OF
state supplies. which is being urged hy
the state administration. The senator sue
ceeded in amending the bill so as to give
the custodian authority to purchase sup
plies which was vested in him Ivy the bill.
to the board of public buildings and
grounds, as at present. The bill passed
finally as amended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

TIE corrupt practices bill introduced in
the house yesterday by Mr. Gum of Mil
ford was prepared by Editor Wells of the
Republican 1t apparently covers the
whole ground. but the language is too
q plous for the assimilation of ordi-
nary mortals If Editor Wells will take
his pet bill in hand and by judicious US e
of the blue pencil cut it down to a third of
a column it might go. In its present form
it is altogether too complicated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
MRS. YERKes' SOCIAL CAMPAIGN.
Expensive Details of Her Plan For th'
Conquest of the Four Hundred.

Expensive Details of Her Plan For the
Conquest OF the Four Hundred.
Charles T. YcrkCS. the NapoleOnic ca
bic road magnate of Chicago. has built
n 1000. 900 residence in New York,
and he and his handsome wife are go
ing to break into the exclusive Four
Hundred. if such thing Is possible. 1t
is alleged that Mrs. Ycrkrs underworld
in vain To secure recognition from the
most exclusive society of Chicago, and
that at her solicitation the palace has
been built i'll New York as n base of OPP
erations from which a brisk campaign
may be carried ON against the barriers
that surround the McAllisterian social
elect. George Gould got into New York
society by way of London. and Mr.. and
Mrs. YCrkeS may be planning to get
into Chicago society by way of New
York. 1t is expected that her gowns.
dinners, receptions aud balls will soon
be the talk of Gotham.
The Yerkes mansion. when fully Gem
pletcd and furnished, will be one Of the
most luxurious residences in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
light AND AIRY.
A Skentic.

"The malady called love-" quoth he.
"Incurable Is sid to be.
And yet IT'S scothed-now, mark you thiR-
By application Of kiss"
The maiden listened to each word
He uttered. Then, quite deeply stirred
In thought intense, she bowed her head
Until at last she sighed and said.
"Oh, do you think eyes Of let
Looked into his. His cigarette
Fcn heedleSs. robbed Of its last puff
zone application is enOughf''
Brooklyn Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
A Business Woman.

Pretty Girl-Aro you Miss Backbny's
waiting maids
Maid-YeS'm.
Miss Backbay is n great hciress from
Boston, isn't shes"
she is
And very much sought after'''
well, yes
Il presume so. Well, il you will give
me the addresses Of her gentlemen admir-.
ers, will be very much obliged"
Dear mel What forE''
II am selling encyclopedias New
York Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
Deferred.

The frcnziod mob had seized tho muir
deress. Another moment, and the fatal
moose would he about her neck,
Stay she cried.
Tho woman was glarine into their faces
defantly.
Look you,' she cried, her voice rising
almost to n shrek, IL am living picture
by calling"
y shudder ran through the thrOng, for
IL was composed largely of persons who
had tried to hang pictures beforc.-Dctroit
Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
WaterburyFire Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES
The following are the Fire AIarrp sae-.,,
nder the new system:
Ia Rogers 4 Bro
is Cor East Asin and Magma strpets
- Cor East Asin and Woleots noed
I-s Cor High and Walnut streSte.
is [ r hast Main and Cherry Streets
- Cor East Main and Ocle stsaste.
- Cor North Elm and Kingshury street,
IS Or North Elm. North Main aAd ;ror,
streets
IA W&terbury Manufactures eorupanys
IS Cor North Main and North stre~ts
= Cor Buckingham and Cooke streets
~ Cor Gr,Te and Prospect streets
re Cor Hillside sv~2ue and Pine street.
- Cor johnson and WsservIlle streets
IA The Plat Bros 4 Ors
HiN Waterbury Gvck sompAny noyensE
ment factoryls
Exchange plaSs.
s-a Dor West Main and Willow Streets.
50 Cor Vest Main and watareown road
IS Horse Car Railroad stable
ss Waterbury Brass 0ampany.s
- Cor Cedar and Meadow streees
s-a c~- Grsnd end FTsld streets.
Ella Or Bank and Meadow stresaA
s-I-s Randolph q Qowess
FLA Plume 4 Atwood HAnufaStarirs cen
p0uts
ISL No Hose Houss.
AS Holmes. Be 9th a Haydaass
sat Cor Charles and Porter streees.
2-s Dor Simon. street and WashiAsaon sss
Dor South Main and Grand stresfs-
"a Cor South Main and Gay streets.
rs Waterbury Watch seGpAnys
Is Benedict 4 Burnham Manufaseayins
company
&c Waterbury Buckle eonpany!s
81 Cor South Main and Washington sts
scovin Manufacturing company.
50 Cor Franklin and Union streets
as Waterbury Cock 90. lease fActorvs
80 Cor Clay and Min strests-
Sc Dor Liberty and River 0sAssAaI
~ No Hose House.
80 Cor baldwin I'd escae sessH6.
IN Bridge and MA9zn gsRseea.
- o1r Doslitfls sasv and D1hEia ssrss
--sPrfvas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
Tlte lel,lucrat,
O. and n. T. MALoNEY. Pus11sHxns.

The action of the officers and crew OF
the wrecked steamer Elbe ives shameful.
They rushed for the boats leaving the
women and children to die in the steer
age. The captain gave orders that the
women and children be first saved. but he
was not needed. There was a wild scram-
BILE for the boats and of the twenty-one
known to be saved only Eve were passen
gers. The captain remained at his post
aud died like hero.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
ARRESTED FAURE.


Ernnce's President IOCECu y rs Sus'
pic.ouS Character by n New Guard.
PAK!s. Jan :l.-A(tcr walking in the
gardens OF tho alace uf the Ely>ro prCsi
dent Fauro approached the do leading &c
his private apartments The guard hav.
ing cen changed during the plC dent :
absence and a new password having been
given. with which NJ. aurc was Unac
quaintcd. the sentry refused to allow him
TO enter.
NJ Faurc protested that ho was the pres
ident hut the sentry pooh pOOhod this
statement and arrested him as a suspi-
cious character. NJ. Fauro was mar, HE'D
to the guardronm, in which he was t. II
fined for awhile. until his identity wa,
proved whereupon he was hastily roloaS
ed. NJ FaUIe congratulated the sentry
upon his strict attention to duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
Profitable Diplomacy.

Il wish it had been the lady herself in,
stead Of young lady that came to the
door, :" said tho tramp TO tho lady of the
house. Tho young ladies hasn't got such
hearts rs the older ones has"
I'm the lady of tho house. -
"Oh, l beg your pardon. 1 thought
from yer looks
If you gn around to the back door,
will SEQ that you get a good meal, - New
York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

WAsulNGINN, Jan. 3I.-I he following
fourth class pustmnstcrs were appointed;
Connecticut West rorriugtun. +. Il
Pond
Now York North Tanford. FIG Broad
New Jersey Burrsvillo William Eat
tersOn.
PennsylvaniA-Woodhin. Mrs Annit
Harvey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

WASuINGTON. Jan. 3l.-Whi'c it can he
nuthortati> ely stated that ostnaS!CI
General Eisscll docs not now intend to
sign from the ,aa'nct, il is prsS bile that
he will reliu, uish his Office lcfnrc the enc
of the admin Stration in order to resume
the large law practice which the tirm o.
which he is the senior partner ENJOYS. MIR
BiSSrll. however, has no intention OF tax
ing this action at this time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
Am Annnmmnantinr Art.

Van Dyke-How long does it take
You to paint portrait?
Van Daub-Two sittings IL it's .
grutf old man. from 10 to so II it's q
pretty yoang girl New Yerk Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

ST.. JoHN's. \. F.. Jan. Sl.-A move
ment favoring annexation with the Unit
ed States was inaugurated here, Tbs
town is placarded with bills advocating
annexation and beginning: "Now's the
day Now's the hour" Following this
public advocacy of union with the United
States there will lie meetings hold at which
the whole subject will be ventilated.
Many of the principal citizens of this place
are working for annexation, and there Is
q strong sentiment in its favor throughout
the various cities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

At 100. % No pnstpoaemeat on
account OF " Gather.
Ihavs personally seleeted atsr
of ana horses fron Nnrihern Hi.
noia, consisting of one pair Draft
Horses. weight 5000 lbs; one pair
blacks. 2,700; one pair hays, $500
lbs; one handsome Bay Mare,
]. 400 lbs; one very stylish GREY
Gsldiog and q great roader. has
been driven by a lady; slso one
hay mare, clever for lsds; one black
and one ran. splendid family
horses, end the halaUee. good gen
sral puvp.se horses Everv horse
RuaranHeed, and - hours trial
0tvea, aAA u aak - fspssesntsd
aiken back sAa Money fetaAasa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

HAvERRILI. Mass, Jan. S1.-Thers
was a monster parade OF the strikers here,
in which about :. 900 people participated.
including about 400 women. Directly be-
hind tho leaders marched u man with
rope around his neck and placarded with
the ins. ription, This man works under
the contract system"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

ST. PAUL, Jan. 5l.-A Bismarck spe
cial says: The family OF Peter Olsen. con.
sisting OF himself. his wi'o and three chill
dren, the Oldest boy aged l", together
with ono Eathga q hirod man employed
by Olsen, was completely wiped out by fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
po Not Wnnt the Firht.
IN THE WHEELING WORLD.

LONDON. Jan. 3l.-The National Sport
ing club has declined to promote q mattel
between jackson and Mitchell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-Mr. Harris has
introduced n bill in the senate permitting
Associate Justice jackson Of the supreme
court of the United States to retire
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
No Prize Fighting In North Carolina.

RALEIGH. Jan. 3l.-A bill was PASSED
by the senate to prevent prize fighting or
betting on anything Of that nature in
North Carolina. The governor is empow
cred to call out the state guard II neces-
sary to prevent such fighting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
Ice Harvesting.

KINGSTON, n. y. Jan. 3l.-This is
ideal weather for the Hudson river ice
harvest. and it is now In full progress at
ayarv mint
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

Zimmerman says he would not ride in
America in any cash prize association
races for $50 600 year He thinks Amer,
lean professionals are not of exemplary
character
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
Veterans OF the War of 1912.

There arc 10 survivors of the war of
1912 on tht, roll Of the pension Office. of
whom : are 100 ur more years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31
BANKRUPT
Clothing Stock
SALE t!

We are charging during this
Bankrupt Clothing Sale are suiting the
people. and they are taking advantage Of
IL. Everything goes at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-31

1t Is the Administration Measure, but, oh,
So Changed-A Noncommlttal Recon-
mendatiOn-Mr. Vest Declares War on
the Presidents Financial Schemes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-13
roeBJyG STREET LE7TER-BUIES
..o,ssrNESTs or CHECKS WERE FoRGEp-A
yprxArJRE PUBLICATION INTERFEREs
WITH JUSTICE

WITH JUSTICE
-. r,sr,ctcr John l.. Ashe and several other
.soe inspectors were dismayed yesterday by
p0s',licahon OF certain facts and names in regard
the -. .s forged checks supposed TO have been OBJ
- from street lc;ter-boxes. The Chief Inspector
',so,s /; a breach OF confidence on the part
0..o-al large banking houses and express COM
u -. 10 divulgc the contents OF a circular con-
. p',s,v marked confidential" warning them
-. number of forged Endorsements OF checks
.sxing their aid in the capture OF the forsers
an ,on,ents OF these circulars were published yes
,erdsy morning.
-.n concerns that have los; money on the checks
aid 10 be the American. National and Adams
less companies. For some time the postofilce
.,ors have been working secretly TO secure the
-, Of tho thieves Express orders addressed 10
a. a. following persons are supposed 10 have been
me NJ l.. Nighlutsch. A. b. Ten Brock OF No.
est FOurteenth-st.; the University Press Fine
81 .hrnmpaLy. S Walker II. Ridgway and several
a AZ and bankers in Wall and Broad SITS. The
aNSssnf!al circular sent 70 the banking houses by
SSIss Ashe contained fac-simes OF the signatures
- me forged orders. which were those Of Charles
Savmour. J. T.. English & Son and Rodregues
eSset Ashe said yesterday: THE story made pub
- running the offenders TO earth All efforts
lave been frustrated and the ends of justice de-
,.atel. rate for long time to come | be-
ievs that the culprits arc now far away from this
The thieves method of operation evidently
- watch the delivery Of mails al large office build
in and whom the carrier left TO open the box
with false key and remove the letters The
names o. The persons 10 whom they were made
r-val4e.