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The evening times., 1895-08-23
GLADSTONE AT EIGHTY-SIX.
How He Looked When He Made His
Recent Speech.

How He Looked When He Made His
Recent Speech.
Speaking OF Mr. GIadstone's speech on
the Armenian question, the st. James Ga
zette points out that there are no records
of great orator making great speech in
his seth year. Mr.. Gladstone is unique,
still the Grand Old Man" His appearance
on the occasion mentioned is thus described:
Mr.. Gladstone was in capital form last
night. Though he walked with the help
of a stick, he looked in splcndid health.
He was in the loosc-fitting black frock
coat, with which the House of Commons is
famiiiar-that coat with the sleeves cut so
long that they almost touched his knuckles.
even when he lifts his arm to pound the air.
His trousers, too. were of the dark gray
tweed, OF indstinguishabIe pattern and
no cut to speak OF. which he also habitu-
ally wears. His bor was of dark blue,
and, Notwithstanding that exciting char
acter of its owners address, showed no in
clination to make that change of position
which has been said 10 give the Grand Old
Man look of leoBine ability. Singular
TO relate, Mr.. Gladstone Wore no button
hole; but 1t is In London that he thus adorns
his coat. In the country there is less need
10 carry with him evidence of the beauty
of nature. His voice was clear, full and
resonant; the sentences flowed with the
ease of earlier days, and were delivered
with energy and emphasis, and the perora-
tion showed that the draft he had made
upon his vocal powers had left him unex-
hausted."
The evening times., 1895-08-23
Mrs. Harmon Not Guilty.

The jury in the case of Mrs. Mary Har-
mon, on trial at Fairfax Court House for
killing her husband, John r. Harmon, on
the I'd of June last, brought in a verdict
OF not guilty yesterday after celebrating
ten minutes.
The spectators in the court cheered when
the verdict was announced, and the Com
monwealths attorney expressed his salts
faction, and said that his duty as attorney
for the prosecution had been a painful
one, as be did not desire to see the accused
sent to prison.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
Unable to Turn in a Bo, Alarm.

About 2:30 O'Clock yesterday morning
flames burst forth from house No. 322 N
street south west, occupied by Thomas Klein
ing. Policemen Bowie and Anderson were
unable to turn in an alarm. as all the boxes
in that vicinity were burned out by a live
electric light wire, which crossed the fire
wires several nights ago. Owing to the
early hour the officers were compelled
to run a long distance aud experience a
vexatious delay before local alarm could
be turned in over 4 telephone. In the mean
time the premises had been damaged to
the extent of $500. The cause Of the fire
is unknown. The loss is covered by iu-
surance.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
Good VIII Lodge, 1. O. G. T.

The musical and literary entertainment
given under the auspices of Goodw Ill
Lodge, No Z, I. o. 6. T., at Odd
Fellows Hall, on Eighth street southeast,
wednesday evening, proved an immense
success and the proceeds added neat
sum to the treasury OF the lodge. large
crowd was present and carefully Sc
lected programme, including many inter
esting and amusing numbers, was rendered.
This was the first entertainment ever given
by Goodwill Lodge and as it was SO
great a success it is the intention of the
members to repeat it next month.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
Lawyer Fullerton Hurt.

Lawyer James Fullerton, of No. 941 F
street northwest, was thrown from Ninth
street car yesterday afternoon, and sus-
taincd fracture of the left shoulder. He
was on q north-bound electric car, and
when attempting to alight near F street
his foot caught in the slight ridge at the
edge of the car floor and he pitched head
long into the street.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
TwOHORSES POISONED.
Rockville Citizen Loses u Matched
Pair of Grays.

Pair of Grays.
Two valuable horses, the property of W.
R. Pumphrey, an undertaken, of Rockville,
died yesterday from what is supposed to
have been arsenical poisoning. The animals
have been permitted for several days to run
at large In a schoolhouse meadow near Mr
Humphrey home, but just how they got the
poisonis unknown.
In addition to hay, corn and grass found
in the stomach OF one Of the animals, there
were a quantity of maple leaves, and it is
thought possible that the perpetrator OF the
deed may have fed the horses upon them
after they had been dipped in a poisonous
solution.
Suspicion In a measure points to band
of gypsies which has just moved into the
neighborhood, though no reason is given
why they should do such a thing
The evening times., 1895-08-23
Young Peoples Society.

The quarterly mass-meetfng of the young
peoples society of Baptist churches Of the
District will be held tonight at the Ana
costa Baptist Church. Rev. George R.
Reed, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church,
of Philadelphia, will speak upon the sub
ject of How to Become Pillar" Speak
ers from all the Baptist churches in the
District will be present.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
HE GOT THE SATCHEL.
Mrs. Cunning ham Held Up in Dead
Mans Hollow.

Mrs. Cunning ham Held Up in Dead
Mans Hollow.
Mrs r. G. Cunningham, widow, re-
siding on the Virginia side. Of the river,
while returning In q wagon from WASH
ington Monday, was held up by negro
man, and robbed Of satchel containing
$12 and some valuable papers.
She was accompanied at the time OF the
robbery by her son, aged seventeen, who
was driving the wagon, he occupying the
front and she the rear seat. When the party
reached what is known as Dead Mans
Hollow" near the bridge, a negro energeS
from the bushes and stole up to the rear
of the wagon, selling Mrs. Cunningham
py the waist and gained control of the
satchel she had in her hand.
The thief Immediately disappeared in
the bushes and escaped. She declares
him as being n ginger colored negro,
weighing about $50 pounds. He wore a
nioustache and ''Kossuth" hat and carried
cane.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
Capt. N. M. Bali Buried.

Capt Mothom NJ Ball, IN ex-Confederate
soldier, died Tuesday at Providence Hos
pital. He was the brother of W. s. Bah,
of the Division Of Accounts, Treasury De-
partmeut His remains were taken to
Lewiusville, Va, where they were buried.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
Maryland Republicans.

A well-atteuded meeting of the Asso-
ciatiou of Republican Voters of Maryland
living in Washington was held at the Phila-
delphia House last night, and eighteen new
members enrolled. Mr.. Joseph g. Queen
presided.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
Old Guard Entertainment.

The Oh, Guard will give n entertainment
this evening at the National Rifles Armory
for the purpose Of raising money to derray
the expenses of the Mount Pleasant Drum
Corps to the G. A. R. encampment A.
well-selected programme has been pre-
pared
The evening times., 1895-08-23
Died I'm Search of Health.

Trinidad, Col, Aug. 23.-Wben the ex-
press train for California reached the sum-
init of Ration Mountain yesterday Miss
Birdie Coates, whose home was in Al
monte, Ont, died of consumption She
was going West for her health.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
He Was Prof wtlev,s Father.

The death Of Preston P. Wiley, father OF
Prof Harvey Wiley, of the Agricultural
Departemut, at his late home in Marion,
Iud, was announced in this city yesterday.
Mr. Wiley was S5 years Old, aud native
OF Ohio, being prominently connected with
the carly history of the State.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
Judge Fleming in Charge.

In the absence 70 Supervising Architect
Aiken in the West and of Chief Executive
officer Kemper in Atlanta, Judge W. B:
Fleming Is in charge of the architects Of
flee.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
All Records Broken in Shoe Selling

All Records Broken In Shoe Selling
An extraordinary sight was TO be seen
this morning at Stoils .'S10" Seventh
street An interested crowd covered the
sidewalk and forced passers-by to step
off into the road-that is, those whose ur-
gent business forced them to hurry along
without investig eating the cause OF the ex-
element. all those who stopped to in
vestigate seemed to meet with the fate of
the Rhine boatman OF old, who paused to
listen to the fatally seductive song of the
horelei-for once they were able to look
into that window, all other business seemed
to bo forgotten, everything else in life
seemed to lose all interest, and they imIne-
diately joined the struggling, surging
crowd, who were trying to push their way
into the store. 1 stopped to gaze at the
crowd and wonder. There were sharp
faced business men, pompous, portly gen.
tlemen, who might be successful stock
brokers or bankers; sad-eyed women, who
looked as If they carried a world of care
on their shoulders; good-humored, fussy
matrons; budding womanhood, gay youths
and society devotees, all classes were rep
resented in that eager thrOng.
strange popularity was that each
face seemed to wear the same expression
an expression such as an amateur poker
player wears when he holds an invincible
hand and fears the others will not stay
My curiosity by this time was aroused to
such a pitch that l was compelled to in
veStigate the cause of all the excitement,
so i pushed my way into the crowd till
got close enough To the windows to see
what wonderful treasures 1t contained.
Yes, l confess it,, too, was startled, ac
customed as l was TO seeing bargains in
Stoll's window. / was not prepared for
such as 1 saw; and understood then
why the crowd was so eager to get into
the store before 1t was too late. Carried
In with the crowd, I watched the busy
scene with curiosity and wonder, noting
how the busy clerks seem to know, almost
without word being spoken, what size
and style the customer desired, and how
rapidly and deftly the boys tied up the
parcels-no hustle, no annoyance-the worst
part was getting into the store. When once
you were inside everything was working
as smoothly as clockwork, notwithstand-
ing the immense amount of business being
done.
BeforeI left ma ma ged to snatch conver-
sation with the genial Mr.. StOll, and learned
the history of the wonderful sale-how the
Warren Shoe Store, G. W. Rich, on street,
had recently failed and how Mr.. Stoll had
bought the stock from the assignees. 1t
was a big undertaking to buy out the
whole contents of such a store and move
1t into his already well-stOcked one, but
Mr. Stoll was equal TO the emergency.
He closed his store one full day to the
public, hired ten extra clerks, marked the
prices down so per cent, and was prepared
for the rush which he knew would come.
1t started bright and early-just as soon
as the store opened at 8 O'Clock this morn
ing, and there are no signs of 1t abating yet.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
field nd James Rooney. President Chamb-
ley acted as chairman

The Fresco Painters met last night at
their hall, No. 1880 Seventh street north
west. The anniversary of the organization
of the union, which will take place on the
first Monday in September, was thor
oushly discussed, several plans of pro-
ceedure proposed, but none decided upon.
The Labor Day arrangements Were per
fectcd and the Fresco Painters will he
found in line on that day and very much
III evidence.
The evening times., 1895-08-23

AT the regular meeting last night of the
Plumbers Laborers' Union. No. l. the dele
gates to the Labor Day convention report
ed, and after some discussion 1t was decided
10 employ drum corps on Labor Day. The
question OF uniform was discussed and a
favorable conclusion was reached
The evening times., 1895-08-23

At the meeting Of the Galvanized Iron
aud Cornice Workers in their hall, No. 737
Seventh street northwest, arrangements
were completed for the Labor Day parade
Speeches on the good of the order were
delivered by Nessrs. DevauGhu, ]. T. Wood
The evening times., 1895-08-23

$500 Weekly Seashore Excur. $500
sions via Pennsylyania Railroad.
Every Friday and Saturday until August
81 Inclusive, the Pennsylvania Railroad
will sell for the 10 q. m. and IL a. m. trains
excursion tickets to Cape May, Atlantic
City and Sea Isle City, at the rate of S.,
good returning until following Tuesday.
The evening times., 1895-08-23


this unique boutonnere.
The Washington Branch, Granite Cutters
held is regular monthly meeting last
night.
The committee appointed at the last
special meeting TO gee Grand Mars hal Nc
Hugh with reference to a matter connected
with the Labor Day parade, reported that
Mr. McHugh had positively refused TO
acccde 10 their request. The Granite
Cutters then unanimously decided not to
participate in the parade.
Before adjourning the following reso-
luton was passed:
Resolved, That the Washington Branch
of the Granite Cutters National Union So
licits the press to cooperate with the
workingmen in the District in their efforts
to secure a repeal of the contract law, and
the passage of a bill, looking to the con-
struction of public buildings by days work,
at the maximum rates of wages prevailing
in the respective trades in the District
TheNational Associa ton of Stea NJ and Hot
Water Filters and Helpers, local branch,
No. 10, met last night at the hall, No.
1914 E street northwest. 1t was decided
tQdC tne eUQS OI tuc tiiuc WOuid I've DttttE
met IL the helpers were to be organized
into a separate and distinct organization.
A number of the steamfitters brought
their helpers together last night and an Or
ganization of the helpers was perfected
Joseph Mockabee was elected president
and Martin McGarvey secretary %
Communications were sent by the Steam
filters TO Wells, Newton & Company, Of
New York, contractors for the heating ap-
paratus in the new Corcoran Art Gallery,
stating that non-union men are being en-
ployed on the work and asking that the
matter be attended to.
The repairs being made at the Deaf and
Dumb Asylum arc, it is claimed, being
done partly by nen-union labor and the
authorities were notified There is come
doubt as to the standing of certain men ON
will be asked for.
The Carpenters Council met in their hall,
No. 627 Massachusetts avenue, last even
ing with President r. R. Rhode in the
chair and large number of delegates
present. Credentials were received from
the Amalgamated Society in favor of W.
E. Brunger and William Bolen and from
Local Union, No. 174s, X. OF L., in favor
of w. E. Carr and these members were
duly admitted as delegates to the council.
The organization committee reported
that Mr. Chales Baum is having work done by
non-union labor and the committee were
Instructed to have him sign an agreement
TO employ only union men in the future. II
he does not consent to this proposition the
matter will be reported to the Federation
of Labor.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting to visit House & Hermann re-
ported that they found Mr.. Prescott. the
ole in charge, willing to employ union
labor and to comply with union rules and
therefore no further trouble is anticipated.
The committee appointed to see Chris.
XaDder reported that he has demanded
union labor. ~ ~
The evening times., 1895-08-23

THE cheapest newspaper IN tile
svo,-ld is THE TINES -Moyu-
ing Euenimg-and SHnday-at
80 cents a month.
The evening times., 1895-08-23
PARLOR and
BEDROOM
SUITES

we show in great variety-perhaps greater
than any other house-if not greater in guam
tity at least more than greater-greatest-in
quality and variety. We have every new pat
tern in stock.
The evening times., 1895-08-23

is different to that of all other furniture
houses in this country, so we believe. It's
tairer, more honest, more equitable. You
should investigate it-we'1 gladly accommo-
date you in every way possible. Let us ex-
plain our idea to-day-may we expect you?
The evening times., 1895-08-23
FIVE
FLOORS
FOR.
FURNITURE

is what constitutes our claim to being leaders
in the line in Washington. Every floor con-
tains the best in its kind No stock was ever
better selected-better bought-better sold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-01
AROUND PLATT BLOCK
Kumor That There Is Dead Body


Isumor That There Is q Dead Body In
the Ruins.
There is good deal of talk around town
to the effect that the body of some up-
known lies buried in the ruins of the
Platt block on East Main street, but no
one seems to be able to verify the report.
It is not believed there is any truth in the
rumor, but if people who are passing in
aud out of the building are not careful,
there will be some one killed there before
long. Some of the articles on the upper
floors are held in position by the frost and
are likely to give way at any moment and
fall to the bottom. Attorney Lowe has
been notified by the proprietors that his
safe is likely to come down with a rush at
any moment, there being nothing to keep
it in its present position, but the ice
which accumulated there during the fire.
Some day everything on all the floors will
come down with a crash and may be the
result will be worse than on the morning
of the fire.
Adjusters for the Sun Fire Insurance
| Co of London, whose agent here Is Thomas
| j. Moran, were in the city to-day looking
up their insurance. They hold 81 300 or
J. F. Phelan and 81, 200 on p. II. Seery
| The stock of I. II. Kamak is being re
moved to st Patrick's building where i
will be inventoried. Prosecuting Agen
Holohan has taken rooms over Skidmor'
4 Steig er's dry goods store. Tax Collector
Grigge can be found in the assessors Off Ct
at Oily hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-01
DOWN The VALLEY NOTES

= e.
ooings Of Day In sauEatuoH and Union
:, NAUaArtcK. Jan 1.-Our district schools
will resume tomorrow for the winter term,
which viii end on March 90, with one
days vacation, Washington's birthday,
February 40.
"a Mrs E. I. ::Newcomb. national organizer
and lecturer for the women's Auxiliary
house on Thursday evening at o'clock.
There will be a service of song this
evening at st Michael's by the joint boy
choirs of this church and Ansonia. All
are invited.
Do not forget the college boys to-mor-
row night at the parish house. The COM
mittes promises a fine concert and enter
tainmaat.
The regular monthly meeting of Manga
tuck Hose and Hook & Ladder companies
| will be held on Thursday evening of this
week Foreman Smith. who has been ill
from typhoid fever. will be present.
Our representatives are arranging their
business to bel Hartford en- January 8.
The Rev Mr. Ellsworth and Rev Nj
Soule attended a watch meeting at Union
City chapel last night.
The Glove shop engine. that has beer
stopped for one week. will start up again
tomorrow. The company has about com
pleted inventory.
Miss Nellie Garrison entertained a mum
Der of young friends at home last evening
The drum corps made things lively OF
our streets last night. There were alst
many out with sleighs. There was on,
runaway on Church street. The sleigl
Was broken ur.
For the fourth time since being CORE
spondent of the DEMOCRAT. we wish al
our friends very happy New Year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-01
cHlcAeo's seARcHLIeHT.

Before reforming the police Chicago
would do we'll to scour up the aldermen q
trifle-Milwaukee Journal.
Chicago's imitation of the Lexow inves-
tigation is apparently designed chiefly for
advertising purposes.-Milwaukee Senti-
mel.
The Chicago police force is TO be subject
ed to a fire of civil service questions. They
will have to be easy nes.-lndianapolis
News.
The municipal league should 60 to Park
bursting In Chicago II ever a city needed
n Lcxow. Chicago does.-Council Bluffs
Sonpareil
A $50 blackmailing story seems to be
the best that the Chicago Lexow reformers
can turn out, and this g-rC-go. -Coun-
ell Bluffs Nonpareil.
The attention of the country is likely to
be attracted soon to Chicago, where ar
rangemcnts are being made to begin n po-
lice investigation similar to that in New
York city. There are no activities In
which Chicago may not hope to become. a
distinguished suocess.-Philadelph Led.
ger +
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-01
THE WHEELMAN.

The giraffe mas gone to join the dodo.
Don't long for the turn. IL may prove
to be a road that is worse.
Imitation marble is the latest form of
cycle enameling in England.
The bamboo safety suggests in appear
ance a homemade boneshaker.
4 first class tandem safety can be pur-
chased as low as $50 in England,
Cranks measuring 81 inches will be
fashionable this year in England.
Dry flour in the air tube is the latest
English Recommendation for minute pune
lures.
Common sense is good thing in its
way, but it has broken mighty few records
in cycling
Enamel, like charity, covers a multitude
Of faults in a wheel. Riding, like justice,
uncovers them.
II some riders could save all the time
they lose by hurrying, they would have
plenty of leisure TO enjoy riding.
II you could cOI1nse the wisdom OF
cycling history into u single short SEN
tence, you couldn't get n now rider to re-
member 1t five minutes after he bought
his first wheel. Life,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-01
1.-THE FINEST"

Police promotions come high in New
York. but a man has TO lower himself to
get them. Chicago Herald.
For a time winking was a paying bust
ness in New York-that is, winking at
wrongdoing. Post.
New York calls her police ''thc finest. ="
1t ought TO bc when IA CnptainCy costs $l5,-
600 in hard cash. hicaG;n Inter Ocean.
Under the police hlackmail system
money didn't talk. On the contrary, it
went 10 hush things up.-\rw York
World
There is no denying that the New York
police f0r,r l.: been the means of disCuv-
crin: IL tn III: = sous amount of rascality.-
Washington STAR.
The average New York policeman must
have lookt Il with contempt On the com
mon, everyday thief while NrrCSting him.
-PItsburg Post.
Like stars generally when under cloud,
it can't he said that New Works police
shine particularly bright in these proceed
ings -Philntlelphia Times.
1t Is not difficult to understand how q
New York police captain who pays SIS, 00C
for his appointment and draws a salary OF
81, $50 year can pay off his obligation:
in two years. But they do such thing:
and say such things in New York.-Bos
ton Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-01
SACRIFICE JEWELRY SALE
The Epson Jewslry ComPany's stock to
be Sold as Auction "Wednesday.

The Epson Jewelry Companys Stock TO
be Sold as Auction "Wednesday.
The Upson Jewelry company find them
selves in the curious position OF business
firm with q large stock on their hands and
no store which they can move into tempo
rarily large enough TO hold their goods.
Their term Of occupancy of the present
store at III Bank street having expired,
company were given . stay OF fifteen days
in their present place that they might dis
pose Of their stock of silverware, watches,
iewelry, diamonds, etc.
Consequently. Saturday night II was ar
ranged 10 sell the entire $4,000 worth OF
stock At auction at the old store, TIT Bank
street, beginning next Wednesday at ESQ
D. m. The disposal of the entire stock Is
an absolute necessity. as the firm are not
going to pack or stcre them.
The stock Is one Of the largest and finest
In Waterbury, comprising very complete
assortment Of gold and silver watches. solid
silver and silver plated ware (best makers |,
cut glass, bric-a-brac, diamonds ana jewel
~, and jewelers. snndries OF every descrip-
ton. This will be the greatest slaughter
OF standard jewelry and jewelers. goods
ever seen in Waterbury.
The store will be closed Monday and
Tuesday for inventory and q general over
hauling Of stock 10 make ready Tor the
great sale. The firm are to occupy aftei
AprQ. 4 the store In the Warner block nov
bald by The APothecsrssa Hall cctnpanS,
| usAaaiAasd susps, - posnds ~ ei,eo
oS.aGp psi AHnAEs4 PePAes 81 nAaes'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-01
Waterbury. Dec 81. 1894.

Democratic State Central Committee.
The democratic state central committee
will meet in the Hotel Heublein in Hart
ford, Wednesday at o'clock p. m to
elect chairman. There is some opposi-
ton to Clinton B. Davis Of Higganum.
who has been chairman for q number OF
years. Keeping up the establishment
from one state campaign to another. q
period of two years. is also a subject OF
contention. One committeeman in par
ticulaE objects to renting quarters in New
Haven. Friedrich J. Brown of this city
the present secretary.is paid 81. 500 year
to maintain the establishment continuous
ly in New Haven. where two rooms art
rented in the Exchange building.