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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
scHooNMAKER RELEASED,

Governor Angela Backs Down and ths Campaign Orator wnl Bring nlg Suits For Damages.
 Information was received here to-day that Governor Altgeld of Illinois has an. nulled the requisition papers signed by him last week giving Francis Bchoon- maker. charged with obtaining e2. 800 from Chris Strobel ot this city, under talse pretenses. to the Connecticut authorities. The reason why the governor took this action are not known. Schoonmaker has engaged counsel and has brought suit against the Chicago Post for $l00, 900 damages. The day of his arrest that paper came out with big head line reading "A Thief Caught at hast." Schoonmaker also intends to sue the Chicago officers for false imprisonment. The hearing on the habeas corpus pro- ceedings which was to take place on Feb rusIy 27 will not be held in consequence of Governor Altgeld's action. Those inter- ested in the case here will very likely be called to Chicago as witnesses, if the suits for damages are pressed.
 GOVERNOR ALTeELps REASONS.
 Chief of Police Egan received the fol- lowing letter this afternoon from Chicago. which will explain Governor Altgsld's action
 Chicago. February 2. 1895. Chief of Police George M. Egan, Water bury. Conn:
 Dear Sir-I am in receipt of e eommuni cation from the private secretary of Gov. ernor Altgeld, in which he states that his excellency Governor Altgeld has decided tc cancel his warrant in the case of Francis X, Schoonmaker on the charge of em' bezzlement. He assigns for his reason, that the object of the acquisition was tc collect a civil debt. Yours truly,
 JOHN D. SHEA,
 Inspeetor and Chief of Detectives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04

l}bt | u II Ihe young man had had tn cT,'ss cues with the champion for nlUnCy Thgra was no cham pionship involved in thc result. but the lad, who is only sl years of age, recog. nized that he had reputation to make.
 He opened tho game by playing safety and forfeited n point hy going qnitc unex- pectcdly into the pocket Dc Oro's usual steadinoss and accuracy seemed to have deserted him for tho nonce, He Cuntinu- ally missed the long drives for which he is so famous, whilo Eby, on the contrary, frequently Clicitcd the applause of tho on- lockers by his remarkable skill and steadi- ness. When he had turned his first string of 100 buttons, the wire showed only go to Dc Oro's credit. By this time the lad had gained an immense amount of confidence in himself prime requisite in pool play ing, especially as it usually takes tho life out of tho other fellow. The champion, however, is noted for his nerve, and all though his customary accuracy was nb- sent ho played with tho easy confidence of stroke that so characteriZeS him and studied his rivals methods and play with an intentnCss that will tell when they meet again. Tho match ended with the scorers announcemcnt-Eby, goo; De Gro %, a most convincing victory.
 The Pano showed that Eby is first class player, and it is moro than probable that another match will be arranged in the near future for larger stake and the championship In practicing Eby is not satisfied with using an ordinary table, but has one with very small openings to the pockets, making it extremely difficult to pocket ball, and thus insuring great ac- curacy in his stroke. Ho is very daring player, and having secured the first shot the remainder of tho frame is tolerably certain to be his. He is n young man of good habits and neither drinks nor smokes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES.

Weekly Record of Real Estate Safes aud
 Recorded Mortgages.
 The summary of the Weekly Record for the current week is as follows:
 Real estate sales-Gew Haven and West Haven 27. Bridgeport 12. Hartford 10. Wa terbury l. Meriden {. New Britain s. Norwich 9. New London 8. Norwalk II.
 Real estate mortgages-New Haven and West Haven SALTS. Bridgeport $5S. 750. Hartford $11.900. Waterbury $6.600, Meriden $6.765. New Britain 8, 800, Norwich $16. $50. New London 8. 100. Norwalk $7. 500.
 The total number of sales this week IS so as compared with 69 for the preceding week and 72 for the corresponding week last year. The total of recorded mort. gsges is $lS9 $50 against $367, ,7S1 the pre-, ceding week and $2l3, ,790 for the .corre- spending week last year.
 For the corresponding week last year New Haven reported sales. Bridgeport A Hartford 9, Waterbury I. Meriden 8, New Britain ?. Norwich 3. New London ?, Norwalk 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04

Leo Peltier of 7s Jswalry streat. an em- ploye of Benedict q Burnham, crushed the index finger of his left hand while at work this morning. He was attended by D. Frost. @
 Edward E. Ryan. of 92S South Main street, a roller at Benedict & Burnham's, , received bad cut over the left eye this morning by::a flying splinter from the rolls, Dr Frost dressed the injury. -- s
 William T. Keaveney attended a meet. ing held in New Haven to-day for the pur' pose of forming state base ball leaoue' Representatives from Hartford. Bridge port. Meridep and New Haven were present and all agreed to place teams iu the field. Ted" Sullivan, who was un. able to be present, wired that he would provide the sixth club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
THE WARDEN ACTS.
State Prison Directors to Meet Tu sta.
 ana InNesl lirata.

stat. Prison Directors to Meet Tu, sGay
 ana InVesiigat-.
 In view of the fact that two recently discharged convicts have made certain statements against the management of the state prison, rejecting especially upon Warden Woodbridge, which statements were taken by Miss Mary Hall for the state board of charities and have been made public. Warden Woodbridge has asked the prison directors to make an in- vestigation into the matter.
 The warden went to New Haven Satur- day evening and had an interview with President Charles F. BOllman of the board of directors. He requested that the statements made by the discharged con- victs be investigated at special meeting of the board. not to wait for the regular meeting. President Bollman agreed that a matter so important needed immediate attention, and he has called a meeting of the board tc be held at the state prison l-morrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
CONDENSED SPORTING CHAT.

Two football teams composed of women played in London recently.
 Heffelfinger of Yale Is in the boot and shoe business in Minneapolis
 It is said that George Dixon has won $l00, 900 in purses during his ring career.
 Tho Herreshoffs will build the new cup defender, They designed the victorious VIgilant
 Jim Mitchell, the hammer thrower oE the New York Athletic club, is growing every day He now weighs s55 pounds
 The assets of tho Now York Athletic club on Dec. 3l, 1894, were ssle. 497. 5s, while the liabilities aggregated $4e5, 491.
 Mike Sweeney, the amateur champion high jumper of the world, will soon try to break his indoor record of feet { ,S inches
 Students of Stamford university have subscribed $500 for noise making ma chine" to use at athletic meets. It is . steam horn blower.
 Frank Craig, "The Harlem Coffee Cool CT" and Peter Maher met in Boston for the gate receipts on July l6, 1894, Craig was knocked out in two rounds.
 Peter Jackson has accepted Charlie Mitchell's challenge on condition that Che light takes place at the National Sporting club and the stakes be e, ,0oo aides
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
DOInES Ofa Dayin NauKatuoA and Union
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 NAUSATucK, Feb 4-The II o'clock south bound train struck the wagon of milkmAn Spragus of Prospect at Union City to-day. The wagon was wrecked and the milk cans sent flying in all direc- tions. Mir Sprague was bruised consider ably, but no bones were broken and the horse also escaped.
 There will be a large audience to hear pr Conafy tonight at St Francis church. The admission is only 25c. There will also be q big house for the Tornado" at the opera house tomorrow night.
 The Kings Daughters will meet tonight, their charity medley, to be given on Feb ruary 14s promises to be a fine affair. Tickets are selling we'll. Eevry cent re- eeivCd for same goes into the charity fund. The remains of Mrs Margaret waldron. aged 3l, who resided above Webber's at Union City. were buried yesterday. She was e widow with two children and had been i'll for some time with consumption.
 The police made three arrests on Satur- day night, two plain drunks and Swede named Johnson, who gave Officer Grant 0 lively tussle. by jumping into the water of Woolen mill pond and down the embark ment getting away. He was afterwards arrested by the chief and Officer Grant He made things lively for both. A Swede was run over on Water street by a team yesterday which tore the clothes of of him. besides cutting his foot badly, pr Johnson was called upon to take ten stitches after midnight.
 Our Medical Society will visit Water. bury and be entertained by the Medical Society of that city this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
BLANKET BALLOT.

The One Proposed AImOst as Large as A
 Page "f the "DemocrAt."
 In view of anticipated legislation look ing to an improvement in the present method of voting in cities and towns of the state. there has been shown in the legislature a sample of the blanket ballot, so called. as used in Boston. The ballot is almost as large as a page of the DEMOCRAT and is completely covered with the names of candidates and marking blanks. As one member expressed 1t. it would take a full collegiate course to acquire knowledge enough to grapple with its intricacies. h. deed. so puzzling is this ballot to even the average voter that, it is sad. several thous- and votes were lost at the last election in Boston through the misunderstanding of the proper way to mark the ballots by even intelligent voters. Judging from the opinions expressed, the blanket ballot will never be legislated into use in Connecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
TIM ELY TOPICS.

SleighIng parties furnished supper and hall for dancing at Keough's hotel, in West Cheshire, The best of services at reason- enable prices. Special attention given to guests from Waterbury.
 E. T. Turner < Co tell of some new pur- chases.
 Clothing on credit at cash prices. at the Credit Clothing Go.
 A society wants rooms near the center. Address, Box 535.
 Prayerbook lost. Return to this office.
 Willing boy of IT would like a position in A store. Curran's great silk sale is worth visit.
 When you want anything in the house furnishing line visit the Boston Furniture Go.
 Reid & Hughes fifth annual clearing sale began to-dday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
LETTERS FROM THE pEoPLE

Ktok From onsl Who suffered For the
 sins of Another.
 Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 Iwouid like to ask question or two in regard to the cleaning of the sidewalks and trust that some one better informed than myself will answer. Before leaving my place Saturday night thoroughly sprinkl(0 my walk with sand. This wsg about eleven o'clock and Sunday morning | was told it needed cleaning and to come up and settle; the space was about foot square. caused by neiRhbor allowing water to run upon the walk. Now has a man got to pay for another's carelessness and also contribute to our city coffers.
 Respectfully,
 CITIZEN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
UloAo rkous EXPLOSIONS.
Twenty Employers at a Furnace Burned and
 Bruised.

Bruised.
 STEUBENNILLE, O, Feb 1.-Two explo- sionS occurred at Riverside furnace in thi: city in urin< a large number of work. men, several "f thom fatally. Tho expio. sionS were caused by stock in the furnace settling Tons of stock and bricks were blown out
 The frs, accident was a small explosion, when considerable stock was blown out, and the ignitiug gas set fire to the clothes of Pat Timlin- He ran out of the flames and was rolled in tho snow by William Burke, who tore his blazing clothes of. Timlin is turned from head to foot and |. not expected to live.
 The secund explosion took place a few hours later and was the worst, the mate rial blown out wrecking the roofs of all the buildings as if they had been cannon. ndcd. The explosion occurred at the hour when the whistle was blowing for work. and few men were around or more would havo been in urcd. X score of mon were burned or inju. ed by flying missiles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
d@agIMG6
 aanusl aif,n Clearing Sale

The cycling year has brought us once more to the time of our great Annual Clearing Sale and this issue of the DEM ocRAr, bringing as it does the announce ment of the greatest Dry Goods event of the year, will be hailed as a welcome wis itor in many home. This Is our fifth an- nual sale, and the characteristics of these sales arc so we'll known that il seems all most superfiuous 10 reiterate them. Faded ideas dTessed mp in wOrnout phrases are not made 10 do duty as special preteNts for sales. No funny makeshifts, no lame excuses, no stupid apologies are needed ID m lkins our announcements. Quantities qualities, prices always make the best arguments. No trickeTy. no marking up of goods preparatory to marking down. No buying of low grade goods in order to : make a profit, but the offering of our mag niticcnt stock without reserve on our part, at wholesale prices and sometimes less That's what this sale means. It is chiefly of benefit to our customers. but not en- tirely. IL enables us 10 close out Winter goods. clean up stock. dispose of odds and ends and make room for new goods The Sale will commence on Tues day morning. February 9th. at eight o'clock anh will continue for one week. closing Monday evening. February Huh. at 6 o'clock. IL Is not one of these sales that have neither beginning nor end. but has well-delinrd limitations and genuinely marked characteristics. In other words a sale that iS d SALE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
French Successes Im Madacnscar,

ZANZIBAR .eh. 4.-Advices from Mad agascar under date of Jan 25 are to the effect that the French occupied MojanEa on Jan. l6. The Hovas made no resist ance. The French commodore had ent.r- ed the estuary of the Ikopa river and was bombarding the forts on that stream when ha ad uicec of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04

II in New York
 batweon Alfred de Orc, the world $ champion, an d Grant Ehy, the young Springfield (O.) wonder. rec ognizcd that a now star had aris-
 cn in tho pool world The match wGs for $500 and Was the first op- np.tunity thn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
CIubbrd His Father to Deatb,

WILMINGTON. Del, Feb. 4.-Amos Mo Colley. 19 year, old farmer. near Milford, in a fit of anger struck his father. Truston MoColley, 0l the had with a club, in- ticting injuries which caused death short ly afterward
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
Fatal Boiler Explo,,op,

PRovIDEScE. Feb 4.-By the explosion of boiler in the ice house of Earle Car penter < Sons. on the edge of Washapaug pond, at s o'clock this morning, Patrick and John Hehir were killed and ten or a dozen injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
OELUGsD WITH LETTERS.
An Illinois Woman Who Started . 'Chain
 and Now Wishes She Hadn't.

Mrs, Edna K. Garman probably re- ceives moro letters than any other per. son in the United States. She started a "chain" in stamp collecting some time ago. and now sho wishes she hadn't.
 She receives from 10, 900 to 20, 900 let.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
E. J. FINN,

E. J. FINN, NO. IT EXCHANGE PLACE. American Rubber Go.
 S1fityAHRs5bSSSn RSbSar sSSeG5 sSSe GS o@ Boston Rubber Shoe Co. and Quality-t'Bay State" D Sst 9aaIItSs, Boston Rubber Co.,"
 specfai"sH sHannaford Ventilated Boot"
 One Quality nly-:"'Exeeisior Rubber Co" Registered Trade Mark. 0~ ist oaaiitySaL oandee" or "CandeO." No Seconds, Colchester Rubber Co.
 Ist Quality-"The Colchester Co., GoodyeSrs ay sSSsd India Rubber Glove Mfg Co
 1st Quality GcGi0odyysesar's yss India Rubber Goodyear's Metallic Rubber shoe @.
 dst 9palityrxTSales G9sSdyeaE ,sh Shoe g.. CCo Goodyear Rubber Go. Union India Rubber Co. ' sno.,. PrCof PESSt TCbdgSsn &Sd Seal
 t'CoastinG" Newark Rubber Lambertville Rubber Co. CLambertyille. N. J.l
 Ist QuaIity-"Stout's Patent Snag Proof Lycoming Rubber Go.
 and Quaiity Keystone Rubber Co., Marvel Rubber Co.
 list Quality Marvel Rubber O." | No Seconds. Meyer Rubber Co. list Quality-"Meyer Rubber O." No Seconds. National India Rubber Co. | No Firsts Made.
 MM9nd Quality-.Empire Rubber Shoe Co. srd Quality-'Imperial Rubber Go" | New Brunswick Rubber Shoe Co. lst Quality-'New Brunswick Rubber Co. " Seconds-'Essex." New Jersey Rubber Shoe Co. No firsts Made. and Ouality-New Jersey Rubber Shoe Co. | woonsocket rubber company. | 1st Quality-Woonsocket ct rubber company, and Ouality-Rhode Island company, | Parkers leather soled rubber boot made by | Boston rubber shoe company. GUT THIS OUT | And when you buy rubbers you will zee the quality by referring to the above. It is copied from BooTs AND SHOES WEEKLY Of Jan l6, isa5 We carry Boston hubber Shoe Co, | for our first quality. and Hay State forsecond quality, l B. ]. Finn, liz Exchanae Place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
S.s, Were Killed.

MILWAUKEE, Feb 4 An electric car on the Russell avenue line, ran of a bridge this morning throwing the passengers into the water. Seven were killed,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
Secretary Lamont at Si,.ara

NIAGARA TAILS, Feb. 4.-Daniel $ La. mont, secretary of war. arrived here in a private l. high Valley car He was ac- companied by Mrs, Lamont and three daughters. Misses Julia. Bessie and Fran. Ces amont, with maids. They engaged apartments at the Prospect House and came to see the beautiful ice scenery. An accident la! pened to one of the little Rirls-Miss !}e sic While walking on the ice mountain sue slipped and fell In trying to catch herself she cut and spraln- ed her Jeff hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04

The way to get rid of Tramps is to draft them into the regular army. They are alto- cether too numerous and are setting bad example to the rising generation by show iue that they can live without labor. I be- lieve the tramps in this country are equal in number to the standing army of any nation in Europe. Tramps as a rule are healthy and able.bodied men and with strict discipline. cleanness and good food. would make good soldiers. As long as we are obliged to support these fellows and the United States are asking for new re- cruits for the army the tramp should be forced into military service and the day will come when he and the people in gen. eral will bless you for your actions and I will sell you Washburn Crosby company Flour for 8 95 if you give my man an empty barrel and a hundred pounds of white Extra c Sugar for $S.9S. These two articles will furnish bread and sweetness enough to keep soldier one year. If you want fresh cocoanut for baking. come in and I will grind it for you while you wait at 15c for half pound.
 The first warm wave Eggs are liable to drop 10 cents dozen, for every hen in the land is ready to lay.
 My Confectionery comes high but 1t is made fresh every day.
 My Molasses Candy will not stick to the teeth.
 All grades of Batter drop tive ssnin . pound.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04


 Willie Simms, who Is going over to ride for tho Croker- Dwyer combination in Eng land and who will soon join The Harlem Coffee Cooler in London, will not expo ricncc the antagonism he looks for, be- cause he will bc the first colored boy who has ever ridden in Great Britain. There Is not the slightest prejudice against per sons of color in Great Britain, and it Is a common sight to see full blooded ne- groes in restaurants or other public places, accompanied by white women, or vice versa. Both in London and Paris coloretl people find an entire absence of the race prejudice so prevalent in the United States. Simms is much more likely to be a hero than anything else, for his riding will unquestionably cosImand the admi- ration of shrewd English turfmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
+g DEFEATED TAs CHAMPION.

Grant EbS. the Pool Player Who Recent
 Iy worsted Alfred de Orc.
 Those who were fortunate enough to witness the private match at pool on Jan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
Eiva Maslxa,l Man.

MILAN, o. Feb Five masked mer burglarized the Lockwood bank this morn ing and escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
pr...,tent Gr,enut Removed.

CHICAGO. Feb 4.-Judge Grosscup to- day removed President Greenut as president of the whiskey trust
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04

NORWICH. Feb 4.-The jurs in the Gardner murder trial this afternoon ren. dered a verdict of not guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
nesrhohm Tree md the Pegs.

Not long ago while playing Falstaff Beerbohm Tree planned that Falstaff, dis concerted by the gibeS and buffcts of the fairies in Windsor forest, should make one herculean effort to climb tho oak tree The pegs that were to servo as supports for that treo were always conspicuous by their absence. On tho morning before the performance Mir. Tree was told they would positively be fixed on tho tree. Tho morn ing came, but with it no pegs. Eloquenco was stifled. Even invcctive faltcred. lIc pointed to tho tree, and with tho calm of despair blurted out:
 No pegs!'
 Such an ejaculation, spoken moro in sorrow than in anger, would, he hoped, appeal to that last remnant of conscicnro which even the pnpicr maCho bosom If a property man might be supposed |" rc- tain. In the evening thcrc was a dress rc hearsal, but still no pegs could be seen, MT. Trees form quivCrcd-bcncath the padding-with pcntup emotions, and in a torrent of passion and a voice shaken by righteous wrath ho exClaimCd
 Where arc those pcgs!'
 Pegs, pegs!' exclaimed the property master, with exasperating affability. Why, guv'nor what was your words to me this morning' No pegs And therl ain't nono!''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04
In Memory of Mrs. Lnthrnn.

CHICAGO. Fob, in accordance with a proclamation emanating from the head quarters of tho National Woman's Chris tian Temperance union Sunday was uni verSaly celebrated throughout the Tinted states as memorial day for Mrs Mary T. Lathrop. the late president of the Michi- gan Woman Christian Temperance union and vi,e president Of the national organi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04

Pool Player Manning Dead. NEW YORK. Feb 4.-Charles H. Man ming, the pool player and at one time ex. champion, died at his home in this city from grip and pneumonia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-04

Hamburg Edgings and insertions to match founcings, 27 and 45 inches. Cambrics, Nainsooks and Swisses.