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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
THE DEAD GYPSY.

A Letter Received By Postmaster
 Fitzpatrick Asking For Information
 Concerning Edward Devine.
 Postmaster Fitzpatrick received letter to-day from Mrs w. Devine, S1 Eustis street, Boston. Mass, asking for -informa- tion concerning the gypsy, Edward Devine, who died in the gypsy camp on the Water town road Saturday night and was buried in Calvary cemetery. She said the man she wished to find out about was six feet in height, of light complication. light mous- tache. light hair and hazel eyes. He was 31 years of age and had on one of his arms the initials "R E. D" goddess of liberty and an American flag. Postmaster Fitz- patrick made inquiries from Undertaken Bergin. who could not say whether there were any marks ou the arm of the man he buried or not. In every other way the description answered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.
Important Bill Passed In the Hous,
 En.nnN.

Important Bill Passed i'm the House
 To-Day.
 HARTFORD, April 24 The house was called to order at II 30 to-day by Speaker Fessenden, 150 members being present. A measure relative to the instruction of children was adopted. It provides that all children shall receive instruction in read ing. writing. spelling. geography. gram mar and arithmetic. and shau attend the regular terms of school. between the ages of eight and sixteen years, unless physi- cally incapable.
 Representative Gum presented the judiciary minority report on the East Hart ford bridge matter. It provides that the state have control of the bridge.
 A resolution protesting against the Armepi ian atrocities was tabled for print ing.
 In the senate the resolution providing that rAllroad mileage and commutation books may be used on Sunday was passed.
 The bill amending the Naugatuck bor- oueb charter was passed as amended by tie house
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
THE WORLD OF SPORT.

Everett, Anson's new third baseman, will be a fixture on the team. Irwin, last years third baseman, will be kept as an extra in- fielder.
 Griffith, the Chicago pitcher. is reported to be in much better condition than he was last season. It is said that he has conSid- erably more speed and much better com mapd of ball.
 The Phillies' big catcher, Clements, had an injured finger, but otherwise the team started the championship season Tn good condition.
 Lachance played his first league game of the season yesterday and made three hits. the first being a three bsgger that struck the fence
 Umpire Lynch of the National league rendered his resignation to President Young yesterday. He was transferred from New York to Baltimore, owing to the trouble with Davis and Doyle, but refused to go, saying that he had only enforced the rules and did not propose to be called dowE. Lynch has been National league umpire for eight years. He belongs in New Britain.
 Will Play For $50. Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 The Young Acmes wish to state that the Y. NJ. c. A. nine that they defeated Satur- day last was not a picked nine, but the regular organized nine, composed of the best players in Waterbury, such as Keave- ney, Phelan, Delkescamp and Hemlock. As for the St Thomas Cadets generous offer we will be pleased to meet them about May II for purse of $50 YorNG ACME B. B. c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
"JERRf'L HURLEY.
The Famous Acrobat Visiting the
 Scenes of His BoyhOOd.

The Famous Acrobat Visiting the
 scenes of His BOyhOOd.
 Jeremiah Hurley. the we'll known aero bat. formerly of this city, was in town to- day settling up the estate of his father, Thomas Hurley. MT Hurley was born on Baldwin street and in company with his friend and associate. Joe Wilton of Car man street, acquired world wide reputa- ton as an expert trApeze performer. There are good many of the boys around the hill" who would like to have a talk with "Jerry" about the days when they used to meet and try their skill on the horizontal bar in Gothic hall, and often times in the lots in various parts of the town. But it is doubtful If many of the fellows would know him. even though they should meet on the street for, he says, the only one of the fellows who recognized him was William Longworth. the hackman. He will be here but a short time. when he will return to New York, preparatory to leaving for a tour through Europe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
AM M ENTS.
..The Human Race"

The Human Race" will ba presented at the opera house tonight. The play was in Danbury Monday night. and the Dis patch says: The Human Race" needs Io special mention to proclaim 1t clever, clear. quaint and patural comedy drama An appreciative audience witnessed its opening in the Tayltr opera horse last evening. The drama is new and original. clean and refined. Some genuine surprises were received most enthu ,iastiealiy as was evinced by the frequent and hearty encores provoked as the the comedy progressed. The drama is entitled to all the support a theatre loving public can contribute, and particularly the cycling element.
 Tony Pastor.
 Tony Pastor, with A clever company of artists, gave good performance before a large audience at Jacques last night Pas tor himself received several encores on bis sorgs. One or two features could be im- prov ed on, but as a whole the performa uce was A good one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
NOW

to all such people we think we can be of service. We justly claim the honor Of being the first to recognize that people who were not of the ordinary build should get as good a fit as those who are. and since we have been in business we have made it a point to carry ill stock more suits that are made to fit the out sizes. known as slims, stouts and extra sizes, than any two houses in the city. Those people who had to put up with alterations. saw and apprc- ciated our efforts, and to day if a big man or one who is hard to fit wants anything in the clothing line. he immediately thinks of LIS. and also brings his friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
TIMELY TOPICS.

E T. Turner & Go invite the ladies to look over their special bargains for Thurs day. their regular bargain day.
 A recipe for making man is the bur- den of John Moriarty's talk to-day.
 Reid X Hughes announce a spring sale of mems white shirts at reduced pric,s
 Curran's bargain day prices will interest the ladies The list is large and the prices lowea than usual.
 Genuine bargains in Irish point curtains extra super ingrains, mattings and wid- dow shades. by the L. F. Haass Co. Credit given.
 Fifty dozen Gardin hats, 25 cents each at Chase's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
COURT HOUSE FUNDS.

Coun y Treasurer Authorised to Borrow
 SIO,OOO.
 HARTFORD, April 24 This nfteruoon the New Haven county representatives held A meeting and vottal to nuthorizs County Treasurer Hiram Jhcohs to bsARw S4n.U .UUO, the couDtys share of the rxSEtse of buiI1- ing the Waterbury court house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
Dame ashion is a
 Pickle Jade

Four weeks ago everybody wanted em- broidery or perforated cloth Capes, now all the dem md is for plain cloth and silk We have a few of the embroidered and perforated capes and will sell them at half price.
 At g 98-Have you looked at that Bro- caded Skirt. lined and stiffened with imi- tation hair cloth value S5
 SILK WAISTS.
 Remarkable how many wlists we sell. The customers say they are right in style and price. which is gratifying to us as its our aim 10 please.
 DRESS GOODS. At 49c-Without doubt we have the best French Imperial Diagonal in this or any other city at this price. 46 inches wide If we could show q sample in our advertise ment it would not last long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
NOTICE.

A special meeting of Court Hancock, No 7292, A. o. F. of A. will be held at s o'clock this evening in Foresters' room. to take action upon the death of the late Carl Martin.
 E.J. KANE. c. R. NJ. J. KKKFn, F. s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
BANK ROBBERY.

4 Clever Thiet Secures s22,763 in the
 old Way.
 PIAIxFGELD, N J.. April 24 -Tbe di- rSctors of the First National bank an. nounced to-day that the bank had been robbed Monday of cash amounting tc S22. 7G3. X stranger entered the bank while only one clerk was present, and en' gagged the latter in conversation. Just how tAa money was taken is not known but it is believed that while the clerk wa. occupied a stranger entered and took the package from the vault
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24

are you hard to lit ip clothing !! Do you have to have vour coat coat sleeves let down or sholtenet| Do you have to have your pants made smaller in the waist or made larger. do you when buying a suit have to have the pants cut of or made longer, or do you have to buy coats or pants too small for you, because your dealer doesn't car " them large enough!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
PEN, PENCIL AND BRUSH.

It Is said that NJ Mars, the famous French artist, originated the much used expression fin de siecle.'
 It is said that Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale gained tho experience embodied in his whimsical story, My Double" at Worcester, Mass.
 Celia Beaux, the Philadelphia young woman who is considered tho most prom ising woman painter in the country, gets S7O0 for q singlo study of the head.
 August Strindbcrg tho famous Swedish novelist, iS said to be hopelessly i'll in Paris Despite his former large income he Is also reported to be poverty stricken and dependent upon his relatives in Copen- hagen.
 Napoleon Sarony, the artist, Is the son of Prussian officer of hussars who fought against the first Napoleon at Leipsic, but named his child after him. Young Sarony V9!ne to New York when 10 years old and made his first Autograph two years later.
 New Castle Furnaces Shut Down.
 NEW CASTLE, Pa. April 24-Every furnace in New Castle shut down last evening. but for how long no one knowa The men have asked their employers to restore the wages of a year ngo, and they have given tho owners 24 hours to deter mine the matter. The latter declined to take the time, bat decided to close at onca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
nistrie. of Waterbury. .s Probate Court
NJ. J. KKEFH, F. s.

)istrict of Waterbury. ss Probate Court DApril 2S. 1893.
 Estate of Mortimer c, Brennan of Brook lyn state of New York leaving property in the probate district of Waterbury. deceased. Pursuant to an order from the Court oJ lie Auction to the highest bidder on the 25th day of April A. D, lse6. at 2 o'clock in the deceased. situated in the town of Waterbury viz; A certain piece or parcelo of land with a brick dwelling house. known as No IA South Waterbury Land Records. vol 99. page e66.
 Sale to take place at Probate Court Room City Hall. in said Waterbury.
 Terms made known at time of sale.
 Bernard O'Hara, Administrator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
The Miller $ Peck Go. Capes n "A N "A "A Skirts

Our Cloak Department is one of the busiest in the store at present.
 At $5.9S Handsome Silk Capes, silk lined, 3 rows of jet and lace, cannot be matched for less than $S. 50,
 At S1.25-25 all Wool Double Capes, value $2 LOO.
 At Sl. .4S-25 black Urepon Skirts. lined throughout, would be cheap at g 90.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-24
Kelly Says:

In my opinion you will not buy Flour or
 Sugar any cheaper this year.
 Washburn and Jones' Flour, SS.e5 Pnlsbury and Niagara Falls, s.@ If you will give my man an empty barrel.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-03
WITCH BURNING.
Ten Persons on Trial for the Murder of q
Sick Woman.

Ten Persons on Trial for the Murder of .
Sick Woman.
A most extraordinary case OF murder aris-
Ing from superstition was inquired into Mon
day by the special court OF Clonmel, 25 miles
from Waterford, Ireland. Ten persons were
arraigned before the court charged with muir
dering woman named Cieary bee use they
supposed her to be witch. The prisoners
included the murdered woman's husband and
father.
The evidence showed that Mrs Cleary was
suffering from nervousness and bronchitis
and her husband, believing her to be be-
witched, and In order to exercise tho evil
spell, obtained q concoction IRON an herbalist
OF the neighborhood. Then, while the other
prisoners held the unfortunate woman In bed,
her husband forced the obnoxious connection
down her throat. Alter this the suffering
woman was held over fire until she deciar-
ed In the name Of God that she was not
Cleary's wife. This torture was repeated on
the following day, but the woman refused to
conform to her husbands requests, where
upon he knocked her down, stripped oil her
clothing, poured paraiiia over her body, then
lighted II. and the woman urned 10 death In
the presence OF six male and two female rela-
tives. Cleary declared that he WAS not burn
ing his wife, but that he was burning q witch,
and she would disappear up the chimney.
When the woman was dead her husband
collected her charred remains In sheet and
buried them In dyke, beneath the mud,
where they we're found u week later. Tue
prisoners who were remunded, narrowly
escaped lynching.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-03
A DETECTIVE TRAP.
How the Cincinnati Southern Train Rob-
bers Were Caught.

How the Cincinnati Southern Train Rob-
bers Were Caught.
The story OF the defeat OF the Cincinnati
Southern train robbers is interesting. A de-
tective was associated with the robbers and
held their horses while they attacked the train
Chief OF Detectives Tom GrifIln assisted
by officers Eddy and Altgood. armed with
repeating shotguns loaded with buekshot,
neatly trapped the desperadoes. The plot to
hold up the train had been Matching for
weeks past, by parties OF desperate character,
who, after their death, were identified as
living in the vicinity. The road and express
authorities managed to get detective nam
ed Frazer into the confidence Of the robbers,
who stayed with them until about 2 O'Clock
at the point Of rendezvous on the road. The
train was due at 8 o'clock at this point. The
local detective then made excuse to go up
to Greenwood station, n mile away and get
the crowd something to eat and drink.
When the train pulled into Greenwood.
Detectives Griffin, Eddy and Algood were
notified by Frazier, the local detective who
was in the camp with the robbers, that the
game was ready. The engineer was to give
n special signal or whistle II the train was
halted by the band. Promptly on the dot
aud the spot, mile south OF Greenwood, In
the dark shadow Of the tunnel cut, the signal
came from the engine, with the sharp crack
OF the revolvers Of the robbers saluting the
halt OF the train.
The wheels OF the train had not stopped ere
the detectives sprang from the train. The
robbers were partly In the glare OF the head
light Of the engine; partly in the shadow.
Everyone fairly In sight went down under
the rapid fro Of the repeaters OF the detec-
tives. The robbers were so dazed by their
reception that their reply Are was utterly wild
and In few minutes all was over.
The two men killed we're named Jerry Nor
row and Tom his son. Jerry Morrow was a
very large man, weighing about 250 pounds
Both were desperate characters.
Aeentleman who was on the spot says that
the scene OF the attack was like a miniature
battlefield, the ground slashed and covered
with blood for yards around. None OF the
parties on the train were injured The hold.
up Is said TO be the first on the Cincinnati
Southern between Lexington and Chatta-
nooga. lis history will not DO encouraging to
the road agent for repetition.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-03

Indicate as surely as any physical
symptom shows anything, that the or
gans and tissues Of the body are not
satisfied with their nourishment.
They draw their sustenance from
the blood, and If the blood is thin, i'm
pure or insufficient, they are in state
of revolt. Their complaints are made
to the brain, the king of the body,
through the nervous system, and the
result of the general dissatisfaction is
what we call Nervousness.
This is q concise, reasonable expla-
nation Of the whole matter.
The cure for Nervousness, then, is
simple. Purify and enrich your blood
by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and the
nerves, tissues and organs will have
the healthful nouishment they crave.
Nervousness and Weakness will then
give way to strength and health.
That this is not theory but fact is
proven by the voluntary statements of
thousands cured by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. Read the next column.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-03
TWO BANDITS DEAD.
Mountaineers Try to Hold up Train
and Get Left.

Two robbers dead and third mortally
wounded are the results Of an attempt to
hold up the southbound passenger, M. 3, on
the Cincinnati Southern road "Wednesday
morning.
The train had just emerged from tunnel
No. 0, two miles north OF GREENWOOD, Ky.,
when white lantern swinging In the middle
Of the track just ahead brought II to n dead
stop. A tall lang, bearded countryman
perhaps 40 years old mounted the steps oi
the engine, and thrustinR the barrel OF 0
pistol into the face Of Engineer Tom Spring.
held, ordered him to stand still, which he
did, while Fireman Rankin, who wus next to
the outlaw, observed q discreet silence.
Three other men, wearing broad trimmed
slouch hats and homemade clothes, climbed
into the baggage car. which they evidently
mistook for une express car. J. Donovan
baggagemastcr, was not disturbed. Thre.
road detectives, Thomas Griffin, chief de-
tective from Somerset; viii Eddie, OF Oak.
dale. Tenn, and VIII Altgood, o. Chatta.
nooga were in the smoking cur when the
train stopped. Altgood stepped out on the
right side to see what was going on. As he
stepped down he was ordered to throw up
his hands by man who had n revolver but
instead he pulled his own revolver und began
firing
The other two robbers took fright at the
shooting and jumping from the baggage cat
began n fusillade Eddie and Griffin hnd ap.
peared ON the scene and IL Is believed they
brought down two OF the robbers, one OF
whom died instantly, while the other lived
till o'clock. A third man was wounded In
the breast, perhaps fatally He cambered
upon the tender and refused to bulge TIL
Cumberland Falls was reached. There he
was given IN charge of the operator.
Two OF the attacking party escaped, ono be-
ing the man guarding the engineer.
The presence Of the detectives evidently
frustrated their plans. 0nlclals of the road
have had knowledge for some time OF plot
to rob the train, and the officers were In
readiness. Altgood being pressed into ser.
brigands were left lying on the track while
the officers got of and gave chase TO the
fugitiyea
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-03
A YOUNG GIRLS TRIALS.
NERVOUS TROUBLES END IN ST.
vITUs' DANCE.
Physicians Pcwcrless---The story Told by
the Child's Mother.

Physicians Powerless---The Story Told by
tho Child's Mother.
(From The Reporter, Somerset, Ry.)
Among the foot hills OF the Cumberland
Mountains, near the town Of Flat Rock, is
the happy home Of James MePherron. Four
months ago the daughter Of the family, q
happy girl OF sixteen, was stricken with st.
vitus' dance. The leading physicians we're
consulted, but without avail. She grew pale
and thin under the terrible nervous strain
and was fast losing her mental powers. In
fact the thought Of placing her In an asylum
was seriously considered. Her case has been
80 widely taxed about that the report Of her
cure was like modernizlng n miracle Of old.
To reporter who visited the home the
mother said.
"Yes, the reports OF my daughters sickness
and cure are true as you hear them. Her af-
Fiction grew into st. vltus' dance from an
aggravated form OF weakness aud nervous
trouble peculiar to her sex. Every source OF
help was followed TO the end, but II seemed
that physicians and medicine were power
less. Day by day she grew worse until we
despaired Of her life At times she almost
went into commissions. She got so that we
had to watch her TO keep her from wander
Ing away, and you can imagine the care she
was
"About this time, when our misery was
greatest and all hope had fed, I read Of
another case, almost similar, that had been
cured by medicine known "a DR.. williams
Pink Pills. Almost in desperation I secured
some OF the pills and from that day on the
wonderful work Of restoration commenced;
the nervousness left her cheeks grew bright
with the color Of health, she gained flesh and
grew strong both mentally and physically
unit! to-day she js the very picture Of good
health and happiness.
at is no wonder that speak In glowing
terms OF Pink Pills to every alling person
meet. They saved my daughters life and
am grateful"
The foregoing Is but one OF many wonder
full cures that have been credited to DIR. WILL
iams' Pink Pills for Pale People. In many
cases the reported cures have been investi-
gated by the leading newspapers and veri.
fed In every possible manner. Their fame
has spread to the far ends Of civilization and
there is hardly drug store In this country
or abroad where they cannot DO found.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are now given to the public as an unfailing
blood builder and nerve restorer, curing all
forms of weakness arising from watery
condition Of the blood or shattered nerves.
The pills are sold by all dealers, or will be
sent post paid on receipt OF price (50 cents a
box, or six boxes for S2.50-they are never
sold in bulk or by the 1000 by addressing
DR.. Williams Medicine Company, Schenec-
tady. N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-03
FROM THE MONGOLIAN WAR !
PEACE FOR A TIME
The Emperor Of Japan Orders an Uncon-
ditionai Armistice With China.

A cableeram has been received at the Jap.
onos, ,o,,a,,or :, wos,i,,,,o, s,o,,,, Tim, an
p.e9o 'vh""Oa u. '.,,,.,. ". -, ,..a.,
UNCONDITIONAL armisuce with China nau peen
declared by the Emperor Of japan.
China made the offer of the armistice. and
condition. This wns done In view of the
i,unexpected event. that happened, viz, the
attempted assasslnation OF ii Hung Chang.
The armIstice, Minister Kurino, OF the
Japanese legation. said. will be effective un.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-03
PESCADORE TAKEN.
Japanese Fleet Captures the Island
without Resistance.

Japanese Fleet Captures the Island
without Resistance.
Nine japanese cruisers and two gunboats,
the squadron being under the command oi
Admiral Ito, bombarded the east forts on
Pescadore Island on March 20. One thousand
troops were landed from five transports and
an attack was made on the fort which DOM
mated the others. The Chinese evacuated
the position during the night nnd the Jap
anese entered on the morning of March "a.
The Japanese then turned the guns OH the
other forts, which made no reply. The mag
azine OF one Of tke western forts exploded
before the position was evacuated by its de-
tenders. Only 1000 prisoners were taken,
the other Chinese being allowed to escape to
tie junks, of the shore. The japanese loss
was one killed and twenty-seven wounded.
The victors will leave 5000 men to garrison
the island. Provisions for four months will
also be left there. The Japanese have now
secured southern base for their operations,
and the fleet Is about TO leave. IN view oi
peace having been established on the island.