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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
DURANT COMMITTED.
Must stand Trial For the Emanuel Churci
 Murders.


 Murders.
 SAN FRANCIsCo. May 3.-Theodore Du- rant will bo placed on trial for his life for the murder of Minnie Williams. He was held to answer on that charge in the su- perior court and bail refused. Judge Con- tan. the committing magistrate, in rem doring his decision. briefly reviewed the case and the evidence adducod against Durant. In conclusion the judge said
 Tho people, l consider, havo surely wound tho chain of circumstances in this case around ono Durant, and to cap tho climax the property of tho dead girl was found in his possession. Tho chain is complete, and in my opinion nothing is wanting"
 Subsequently Durant's preliminary OK animation for the murdor of Blanch La mont was taken up The evidence so far given was a precise repetition of that at tho inquest and related to Durant accom- panylng the girl from tho school on tho day stc WAS murdered and tu his social iniiuIa, with her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Keen.

The Boston Budget tells of genial Harvard instructor who, with his fami- ly, has been spending the winter in Rome. The other day Boston friend received from him the following letter:
 "MY DEAR -: Nou will be glad to hear that am well and enjoying my self. Mrs. N. and the children have all been siCh-taking advantage of the fact that there l. a doctor hero who charges only Sl n visit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
NEGROES AWFUL DEATH.
He Was Pinned Down to Die of Pain and
 SnR

He Was Pinned Down to Die of Pain and
 Suhocatiou.
 ATLANTA, May 9.-From Butts coun- ty, in the central portion of the state, comes a story of a dastardly outrage that smacks of Kuklux days and mountain fastnesses Tom Brownlee was negro revenue informer. His body has just been found in a creek which runs through the hills of Butts county. He was pinned down in the bed of the creek by saplings. stalled to the ground, there to die lin gering death of fearful pain and suffoca- tion. He was dead, and tho identity of the body was discovered by his friends. The story was told that white cappers had perpetrated the terrible crime. Colonel Chapman of the internal revenue depart ment has sent a report to Washington de- tailing the particulars of the outrage
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
\ Surprise.

My mother-in-l never under stands q joke" says correspondent, ESQ was surprised u receive letter from her a few weeks attyr my little boy had swallowed farthinS in which tho last words Were, Has Ernest got over his financial difficulties yot:' - Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
4 Pnwnhrokcr Murdered.

EVANSVILLE, Cal, May 3.-J. Pierre, an aged and dccrepit Frenchman. who conducted a pawnshOp frequently under tho espionage of the authorities, was found in his shop dead. He was bound. gagged and covered with blood. Tho police have arrested Stewart Green. alias George Du- roy, an electrician. and barber named Miller. Subsequently Green mado full confession. stating that Miller had com mitted tho murder. but got nothing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Rochcs,rr'< nread War.

ROCHESTER, May 3 The bread war continues with unatnted hostility, some grocerS selling three loaves for cents and few selling at cent loaf The dealor who first cut the price says his fig ure is two leaves for Certs, and that he intends to continue selling at that figure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
WHEN MEN 
 TASTE

In dress, 1t Is pretty sure to be good taste. There is a decided difference in the ideas of women and men about clothes.
 With man it is quantity rather
 than quality. They take ac-
 count of the whole rather than
 details. While women with unerring accuracy will describe every detail even to the stitch ing on you gloves, They not only know
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
HrOka His Neck.

NEW YORK, May , John Hokcs, a la borer employed on the new Columbia col lege building at One Hundred and Seven teenth street and Amsterdam avenue, fell from tho roof uf the structure, five stories high, to tho ground. His neck was broken. An ambulance removed him to the Man haitian hospital, where he died.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Left Fielder Badly Hurt.

MILwAUKEE, May S.-Left Fielder Jim Long of the Milwaukees. in trying to catch a long drive ran into the left field fence during the Milwaukee Minneapolis game and was knocked insensible in which condition he remained for 30 min utes His condition is serious
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
p,u4...,. Dick and Bitter Creek Dead.

Gllu.IE. 0. T.. May 3.-Spengol's un- dertakins establishment in this city con tains the huGics of two dusroradOCs. As their clothir 2 was cut off their bodies it was seen Ut Dynamite Dick had at least 80 Ll,!; hot i'll his body, whilo two winchester balls let tho life out of Bitter Creek. he two men killed arc part of tho gang that held up tho Rock Island train at Dover some time ago. They have bCon chased yer since. Tho express com panics havo big rewards out for those out lnNa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
She Drew the Line.

Mrs. Gray-Have you named tho ba- by yet?
 Mrs. White-No, we haven't settled on a uame yet. but ono thing is certain Il never will consent 10 any of the names that Mr. White called it the oth- CT night when it cried 50 for two hours -Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Long Journey by Prairie Schooner.

ROCHESTER May B. - Rev. William Walker of Denver passed through this city driving pair of hardy Indian ponies nt- tached to a prairie schooner. He said he had driven all the way from Denver and was on his way to New York for the ben eft of his health
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
sor. Coal Miners Convention.

HOUTZDALE, Ia. .Nay ".-Tho joint convention of miners of the Cvoral soft coal regions in c, ntral Pcnnsyivania'm here to take action on tho replies 0! the operators to tho request Uf their employ eos for m advance of , cents ton Two sessions were held. and tho convention adjourned without tic1nite result
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
WaterburyFire Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES. The following are the Fire Alarm sisa., under the new system:
 Rogers Bro.' IS Cor East Main and Hiaxxra streees I-s Cor East Main and wolsott road. IS Cor High and walnut streets l-s T last Main and Cherry stre%ts I- Cor East Main and Cole stre~ea. Fl Cor North Elm and Kinxsbury street. 4s Cor NoCth Em. N Fth Main sRd aro,
 streeta
 a+ Waterbury M.nuf.otunng sonp-n-. 1s Cor North Main and North streets. T. Cor Buckingham and Cooke streses RT Cor GrBve and Prospect streets. ss Cor Hillside Iv~aue and Pine street as Cor Johnson and w.tervIIle St-eeta 10 The Piatt Bres & Gc'
 TaG Fb.9 C4VcE sompany E.oxensR
 ment fsctorTl'
 Exchange pIasp.
 - Or West Main and Willow streets +' Chr West Main and Watartnwn rOao +s Borse Gar Railroad stahles sc Waterbury Brass company" S-7 Cor Ue1ar and Meadow streets s-s C"r GraII snd Field streets I-7 Gar Bank and Meadow strests s-I-s Randolph & OoveSs l| Plume ASwoed hAnufaetzril eon
 pany." s-a-l Ne Hose Ecasa Nhs Holmea Be Th Haydezas Hat Cor Charlea and Portsr sresta s-fs Cor simons street and wasAinrtua, Cor South Main and Grand strests. G-s Cor South Main and Clay stres&s I-s Waterbury Watch company Ss Banedict q Bornham Manufastnrsr
 company"
 Gs Waterbury Buckle company I7 Cor South Main and TashinTton ste sonvin Manufacturing conpaay. Gs Cor Franklin and Union ssreeta - Waterbury uock CO. lease taeeory, sI cnr OaT and MIl strssts tS onr Liberty and River strests. s-T No. Hose Houee. s-s Or Bsld~fr and etune stressa- On Bridge an1 MAgin streets. s-a Or Doolittls Atl~v and DzhIHn sers2 -" Prfv~t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
"Rent. Free. |

You can live in handsome flat of 5 rooms with all Improvements. Tn A new 3 fl 4t dwelling Nith barn, Tn north part of city, lne of electric cars. The second or third flat will pay all expenses. leaving youI fat rent free on a payment of Sl ,000 down. balance can remain Address, Box 2i7. City. for information. Paying II per cent AS investment Or call at this ot!ire
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
JULIE MACkEY.
A Young Woman Whose Rich Voice Ha,
 Proved to Be Her Fortune.

Miss Julie Mackcy is tho fortunate pos scssor of n very unusual vOico for wom- an. Miss Mackry's voice is n deep, full, rich cOntr;.ltu, of such resonance and vol ume that it is frequently termed n baritone. This vocal idiosyncrasy is said to be worth just $500 a week to tho young lady.
 Miss Mackcy was born in New York city in 1869. At the age of 16 she decided to adopt the stage as profession. She began with the Conricd opera company, appear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Mrs. Lease Crcates n Sensation.

TOPEKA, May 3.-Mrs. Lease testified in the Householder investigation and ere ated sensation. She said the board of charities had bought for the insane asy- lum butter from Governor Llewelling that was awful and so bad that a taste made her sick. She scurod Householder for neg lect of duty and wastoful expenditures, and when Attorney Judge Wolb tried to suppress her denounced him as an anarch l-N
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Her Fear.

Nell-DO you know, l WIS all alone ill the cunScrvatury for ten minutes with that fascinating Charlie Fullerton last evening. and l was 90 afraid.
 Dclle-SO atraii of what? Afraid he was going to propose 10 yOu:
 Nell-No. afraid ho wasn't.-Somer- villo Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03

BECAUSE the Nicarsguan president suc- cumbed to the inevitable, did what he was forced to do. the people of that state want to overthrow his administration. Human nature as we know it extends to Mica raoua
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Town Almost nnrned Up.

GRAND RAPIDS. May 3.-Every busi- ness structure except u restaurant and the depot in the village of sand Lake, 25 miles north of this city, was destroyed by fire Several residences were also burned and there are not enough left to accom- modate the homeless people
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Two Despsradoes Killed.

GUTHRIE, O. T.. May S-The dead bod ieS of Slaughter Kid and Charles Nierson, brother of Tulsa Jack. both notorious members of the old Dalton gang. were brought to this city. They were waylaid by Sam Shuffer. deputy United States marshal. near Ingalls, and both were brought down with unerring aim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Russia Ready For War.

LONDON, May 3.-A dispatch to The Times from Odessa says it is semiotficial ly announced that Russia has made every preparation and is quite ready to begin hostilities if Japan refuses to modify the terms of her treaty of peace with China.
 A Berlin dispatch to The Times says that negotiations are actively proceeding to secure an amicable settlement of tho trouble between Russia. Germany and France on the one hand and Japan on tho other. In consequence of these negotia- tions Japan has not yet mnde formal TO ply to the protest of the powers.
 A St. Petersburg dispatch to the same paper says there is reason to believe that an early official answer from Japan to the protest of Russia, Germany and Franco was not expected. Russia is inclined to give Japan plenty of timo in which to re- ply without tho latter stultifying herself in the eyes of the Japanese by anything like a too nasty response
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03

Kung, president of the Chinese council of ministers and head of the foreign office, who has been sick for some time past, has also had urged upon him the necessity of his presence at Peking. 1t being intimated that unless he does so the labor of the Chinese peace commissioners who have negotiated tho treaty of peace with Japan will be lost.
 It is considered certain here that the Chinese ministers and princes will peti tion that n vastly increased indemnity be paid Japan in lieu of a cession of Man churian territory. The officials of the maritime province of Fo-Kien, in which the island of Formosa is situated, have sent a memorial to the throne protesting against the cession of the island. They offer to contribute the purchase money instead of Liu Kun Vi, the viceroy of Liang- Kiang. General Sung has declared to the emperor his intention to fight to the death sooner than surrender Manchu- rian territory to the Japanese
 Viceroy Ii Hung Chang left Tien-tsin for Peking on Tuesday.
 It appears certain that Russia has hand ed her ultimatum to Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
AmAirs In the East.

SHANGHAI, May 1.-Ths emrerer has sent another urgent command t0 Vissroy Lii Hung Chang to go to Peking in order to consult with the emperor in regard Go the ratification of the treaty of peace ax- rived at between ChinA ana lgpar. Pyinus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Tanker Drons Dead.

EJACULATION, \. Y., May 3.-Harris G. Rodgers, one of the city's veteran bank CTS dropped dead on Court street. He had been indisposed for several days The cause of death Is thought to have been heart failure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03

Condition of Congressman Who Are III.
 WASHINGTON. May 3.-Representative Hit passed 0 fair day, but his general condition is unchanged. He is still crit- ioally i'll. Representative Cogswcll of Mas sachusetts is reported to Do doing nicely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Three IIHrt by q Cyclone.

HUMBiRp. Wis. May 3.--A cyclone rassed through this placo, blowing down part uf James Waters Sawmill. The fol- lowing persons were injured: George Hart William Johnson and John Hanson. All will recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
LAX NOIIGE-

hereby notify all persons liable to pay taxes in the town of Waterbury, that 1 have received a rate-hll and warrant to collect a town tax of two (2l mills on the dollar on the list of 1H4. and will be at my law office T. Bohl building, 6 Bank street. on and after May l, 1895, when said tax is due. from !. m. to l2:30 ?. m., and to , D. m.. to receive said tax. The law provides that a percentage of three fuurlhs of one per cent per month shall be added from May l. 1885. to any tax re- mainirg unpaid June 1895.
 CHARLES J. GRIGGS, Collector.
 Waferhn,v Anril l 1SQI.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
'4'11r Deu1oerat,
O. and NJ. T. MALoNEY. PuBr1suEas.

JAPAN may be worse of in victory than China will be in defeat. The jealousy of the powers is not directed toward the eel eStial emnira.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Chtenro.. Fatal Drainage Canal.

CHICAGO. Bay 3.-An accident on the drainage cam at Mount Forest killed one man and seriously injured three others, one of whom will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Killed In q ColIIery.

ASHLAND, Pa. May 3.-Whilo working in 0 breast at the Merriam colliery Charles Burke. aged 10 years. of Locustdale was killed by O fall of coal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03
Girl Killed by q Train.

STAMFORD. Conn, May 2-Da!sy Nor relI, years old, while playing on the rail road track. was struck by 0 train and in- stantly killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03

HOODS FILLS cure Liver Ills, Bilieusness, Indigestion, Headache. pleasant laxative. All Druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-03

FaiE; generally southerly winds.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-07-12
IT'S NAUGHT.

out of 10 call 'naught" an Caught"
A "naught y" thing 2 do,
you will see the figure SOP
Is "naught" by looking through.
It's like II strange :" hole number" true.
And still there $ nothing" then.
But if one stands bed it, you
Can see a roguish lOl
Boston TRANSCRIPT
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-07-12

FIRST Ays. SOUr-. CREAr FALLS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-11-27
uADE FAIR IIsE.
The Overland Limited on tho UnIoI
Pacific.


OMAHA, Nov. .6.-rhs Onion Paol.
fic now last train, this. Overland Limit
cd, has been making pretty fair time,
Notwithstanding the nigh winds anu
bad wshlner that nave been sncOur.
Jared on tue Wyoming division during
the past ten days. The train has made
Ogden on time each day since It's In
AuguTAtiOn, anu the officials OF the
passenger and operation departments
are naturally highly plsassd with the
results.
The officials are not 20 happy over
the record made by the new fast mail.
That train, whion formerly mad the
fastest schedule on the road, has been
Increased In equipment until 10 IL now
tho heaviest last loug'dis,anoo train In
the county. IL usually has twelve
TO fourteen cars, and never leas than
eleven, and lhas been given lot Of
local work 10 do that was formerly
done by another train. Still the oil.
cisls have figured out that the old
schedule should be made, and they
propose TO have II done. This train
has had u lot OF trouble lately, and
hss been laid out a number OF times.
During the wind storm on Sunday
night heavy freight train was
stalled by the wlud IN coming down
the sleepest hill ON tho run III Wyo.
ming. Usually the trains have TO
come down the Peru hill with all
brakes set, but Ia this Instance the
wind was 20 severe that the train, nth
brakes oii aud n full head Of steam on,
was unable TO run DOWN the hill.
Tralnmen cite this as mn evidence Of
the folly OF trying TO keep up schedule
time with the new fast mail under the
new equipment, The officials say that
the train IL billed to make this tins, II
Ia on tho card, and must os done, II the
crews have TO DO changed every run
until men are found who can get the
work out OF tho machines that Ia Ia
them, and there Is enough In them TO
yank the fast mall along on schedule
time.
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School House gu Wheels.


In Madison county, Ky., the home
Of Congfossmsn james ID. mcCfoafy,
there IL n school house built on Wheel.
When night comes, n pair OF mules
pulls II 20 the home OF the TRUSTEE, AMI
tho next morniug IL Ia drawn oack 10
its dayt location. The mules W
aud come on schedule time, ant II the
school be little slow about dismlssluE
Ia the afternoon the whole outnt Il
apt TO be given a free ride.
A day'stupply or water aud wood IA
put aboard by the trustees every morn
Ing before tue school house sets out
upon It's journey. The teacher boards
with the trustee and needs no cafrisse.
Al night bulldog IL chained beneath
tho little frame building, and n hsd
man with u Winchester sleeps inside
OF IL.
Allof this, II IL said, came about be.
cause some one thtsatsns TO burn tbs
school house. Why the trustee did
not have the building located iu his
own yard and save the trouble OF haul.
ing IL back anu forth u not known,
unless II IL 10 comply with some legal
tech Louis GlObe-Domo-
cfal.
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day. The apartments where the csre-
mony took place were beautifully
decorated with pick and white ohrJ =
tanthsmums placed against q bach
ground Of palms. The bridal couple
stood within a wishbons Of whits iillies
and orchids, beneath wedding bell OF
b same flowers. The guests COM
lflssd ouly tbs imme late relatives.
Miss Alta Rockefeller, aieior OF the
bride, was maid Of honor. Rev. w.
II. ID. FauRce, assisted by Rev. DR..
John Hal, performed the cerOmony.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride cut the cake and distnDuisu 1t "
intimate friends, who returned to tue
Rockefeller msnsiou, 4 West Fifty
fourth street, where they were received
by Mr.. and Mfs. RJckeiellsr,A ana where
the wedding break aht was served.
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rut.nn,o ON Freight.

SAN FRAEcnoo, Cal, Nov, 20
Tho railway aud steamship rivalry fol
Oregon business, took on a new phase
today whom the Southern Pacific con-
pAny announced that on Decernbsr lei
u cut.rAie ON freight would 20 into efieol
that would mean reduction OF Almost
20 per cent on all classes OF business
the fgnt heretofore hiss been only for
passenger busigesg. This reduction IL
through rate only TO Oregon points,and
the local rates 10 Hnd from California
points remain No they are now. The
announcement OF the new isrifi oatrle'
this notS;
"rhssc rates are not regarded as fall
compensation OF ocean lines"
Railroad men believe that the reduo
tiOns ATs NOT yet cjncluded. Already
there ~ IL ik OF q cut In rates TO Call
f0rnia points.
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sESAroE snEuaAs'- noon.
Depew Does Not bink the charges In
~ Absolutely GFue.


NEW York, Nov. 27.-Chauncey
Dspew has buen interviewed on the
subject OF senator SheTman's book.
lie sayE "5onator Snsrman's book,
especially that par, OF ~ relating TO the
Republican iaiionbl convention OF
1855, naturally evoke, n gTUgt deal Of
criticism. The time, nearly eight years
ago, and the confusion which always
attends exciting events In the convrn.
ton will account for the discfepa Giles
Ia the narratives OF many VI the gen.
tlamen who sincu tho publication Of
the book and Senator 5hetman's inter.
view upon II have ooltriOute1 their
memoirs, 90 10 speak. But obituaries
are for ming, not for reauing, ns = rule.
In this instance, however, Senator
Sherman has succeeded In drawing
out an exceedingly lively corpse. IL
N certainly very serious charge that
one candidate purchased delegates,
thereby iniuring and taking away
from the fAvorlte. Of another state many
votes. After the Adjournment OF n
convention tho air IL always full OF
tumors OF this kind and generally re.
peAted with such vlgot and oiTcum-
stantiality as 10 mako the thing seem
exceedingly plausible. But they are
rarely, N ever true. There are aivsys
enough, Of course, OF overt promises
made by the representatives OF candi.
dates 10 tubstantiate the charge Of q
bargain. But the candidate whon In
office repudistes these pledges on two
grounds: First, that no was not nnd
would not have been n party to n bar
gain 10 got the position and second,
that no such contract was ever made
known 10 him."
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Dls,Olu tiOu In a Kansas Towu.

J. NJ. Davis, msmBor NJ thu Kansas
slate legislature from KiowA county,
gives a doleiul account Of the oohdi-
ton Of his section Of Kansas, and
especially Of his own town. Five years
ago GrrenbuTg had $500 Inhabitants;
now there are 1913. There IN bonded
debt on the municipality OF S49, 900,
and practically no valuation To pay II
with. Thele bonds were Issued for
waterworks, lighting ana other im-
prOvemant demanded by the progress
sivs people who were trying TO MAKE n
city. The few people there now do.
cline TO pay their taxes, and lots and
buildings are now being sold by the
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county treasurer, or rather that ofiio.sl
tties u sell tnsn.
Farmers como Into town eud buy
tax certificates for comparatively
nothing. Tneso they desife for tho
buildings, which they remove, caring
-othing for the lots. Five years ago n
Touring mill was erected AZ cost Z
1900, the city giving $4,000 In cash.
Recently this building was purchase
for few dollars and removed to Col
GRADE. Small ~ greensbufg now II,
its population may soon be indicated
by two hgufes, and then possibly ~
one. In the meantime the owners VI
s45, 900 worth OF bonds will be looking
for some one TO pay Interest hnd prinei-
PAL whom dus.-Chicago Record.
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johnson Bre.ia. ,hs Record.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 60. 3.
hali.mile, flying start, made by Zim-
merman nj Madison Square garden
seconds, making tho distance In l;0B.
In an exhibition 0no-oighth Of a mils,
unpacod, l.. Is. Barrett lowered Zim-
merman's record Of 10 2.5 seconds to Is
seconds Hat. Johnson then lowered
the record 10 IL 8-5 seconds.