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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
TUUK POISON TOGETHER
Two Lovers Who Thought Life
 a Vale of Tears.
ENDED IT ALL WITH MORPHINE.

AIvary Was a Hotel Waitress. and Arthur
 Was a Railroad Man-They Left Letters
 Asking to Be Buried "In Ono Little
 Crave"
 ROME, N. Y, May 7.-Alvary Brock way, l9 years old, was engaged Hs dining room girl at tho Temperance hotel four months ago. Last Saturday Arthur Loomis employed at tho Rome, Water town and OgdensburG depot at Williams town camo to Rome and put up at the hotel where Miss Broadway was working. It became known that Loomis had besn keeping company with the Broadway girl.
 The couple were together on Saturday and Sunday, and 1t was discovered on Mon- day morning that the two were in one room-that engaged by Loomis. Inves- ti2ation disclosed tho fact that the girl had committed suicide, and that the man had mado an attempt which ended fatally soon afterward. Two empty morphine bottles were found on the dresser, the contents of which they had taken. The girl was fully dressed and Loomis only partly dressed. Loomis died two hours later without making n statement. A lot ter signed Arthur" and addressed to Dr. Spencer of Watertown said:
 <oe anu NFe SolhS Io teNANS lO SAAA We havo considered all and have found that life is not worth living. I am not doing this while temporarily insane, for know well the step am about to take.
 Another lottor signed Zoe and ad- dressed To Mrs. Broadway, Redneld, said |:
 'I love Arthur and we arc going to die together. l can only soc trouble on this earth. I we'll know what 1 am doing. Mother. please bury us together in one little grave"
 Loomis studied medicine about threc years ago and went 10 New York city to complete his course. but he soon left that placc It is stated that of lato he has boon lending a reckless lifo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07

PROPOSED COLUMBIA COLLEGE BUILDING. His offer. which was accepted by the trustees of tho college, means the oxpendi- ture of $l, GOO. 900 and tho approximation of the name of Abiel Abbott Low, who for half century was known as the prince of the tea trade of America.
 President Low made formal offer to assume personally the cost of erecting tho new college library building at Ono Hun dred and Sixteenth street and Morning side heights The president stated that he desired the building to be memorial of his fathor, the late Abiel Abbott Low, whom ho described as "a merchant who taught his son to value the things for which Columbia college stands"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
FXplainin- a Joke.

T.v" riIls wr0' ridi0G iA n Pittsburg cahlr car ant one 0f thum was reading a connie rarr:
 II don't S,N tho point to this joke, said tine reader as she displayed to hCr coInpan- ion a picture. l; r'pn~"nte.i a man in his shirt SlCrNCS with a tiny haby on his lap n,ld WAS laINlcS! The New Woman
 TI:r other girl WAS thoughtful for few Iunr>e'l;~ and ttvn she said:
 "UA. that plain enough The lEIhy is Eisl, and uf c1ur>r it'S quito new. hln't you >c'," Pit,>'mrc Chr'niClC Trlcgraph
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Getting Even With Him.

EAri'Cd StrAngcr crushing into young law ITS uilicCl-Say, a fcllCr down on tho StrN't called mo an unmiti ilS1tcl blathar- >kiIr-
 Young I.awyrr-why. certainly, certain " lust sit down. and will mako out . cnml laint-
 s't",i:.Srt-And I thought I would liko to h'rr,w your dictionary long enough 10 hunt up some s,,od long words that would knm.k him silly.-Indianapoli Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Hoods DiIIc the after-dinner pill and AAOOA - AAAS family catharttc. No
TAX NOTICE.

hereby no,itv all persons liable to pay taxes iu tine Center St hOul District of Waterbury, that I have received a rate bill au,i warrant Ia collect a center school dis tgict tax of ten tlul mills on the dollar on the list of lS9i, and will be al my law office. r Bohl building, 65 Bank street, ou aud after May l. lS95. when said tax is due, from a. m. to l2:;0 P. Ill. and , 10 p,,n.. 10 receive said tax. The law pro vides tl.at percentage of three-fourths of one per cent per month shall be added from May 1, l$,'5. 10 any tax remaining unpaid June l, lSHI.
 CHARLES j. GNIGGS. Collector.
 Waterbury, April ,. lSA5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
LAX NOIICE.

I hereby notify all persons liable 10 pay taxes in lhe town of Waterbury, that have received q rate-bill and warrant 10 co lee, town tAx of two t2l mills on the dollar on ,be list nf lSH4. and will be at my law office l7 Bohl building, 65 Bank street, on and after May l, lSsl1, when said tax is due. from "a. m. to l2:%O p. m., and 10 ; D. m.. to receive said tax. The law provides that percentage of three foUrlhs of one per cent per month shall be added from May l, lS@5, t0 any tax re- mainirg unNAid June lSNj
 CHARLES J. GEIGGS, Collector.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
NOTlCE.

To the Legal Voters of the Center School District of the Town of Waterbury:
 The legal voters of the center school district of Waterbury. are hereby warned that a special meeting of the district will be held Tn the City hall building in said district on Thursday. May 9. 1895. at s O'clocS in the evening. for the following pCIp>.es
 tlrst: To act on the recommendation of the board of education and district con- miltee for more high school accommodA- ton either by the purchase of a suitable lot and erecting building thereon, or to build building on grounds already owned by said district. or to build additions to present buildings. or in any other manner to be decided at this meeting
 Second: Ts provide additional school accommodations for the Bishop and Bank street sub-diStrictS.
 Also to act on petition of taxpayer and residents of the Washington school sub district for the erection of A tower and clock on the present school building. and to make provision for the payment of such expenditures as may be ordered by this district meeting either by the laying of 8 special district tax or otherwise as this meetiug may direct
 ALFRED l. WOLFF.
 MICHAEL BEGNAL,
 J. MERRICK GALLOND.
 AUGUSTUS I. GOODRICH.
 JOHN J. MCDONALD.
 District Com mittse. Attest, THOMAS ]. MORAN. Clerk. Dated at Waterbury. May |. 1895.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Tn. Alert In Nicaracuan Waters

WAsEINGToN. May IA telegram re ceivod at the navy department announces that the Abort arrived at San Juan dol Sur late on Saturday night. No doubt is felt of tho ability of the Alert to protect American interests on tho Pacific side of Nicaragua in ease of revolution. Shc is q third rato vessel. hut shc has four large guns and about l5O men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
CRGSUS DROUIN ANGRY
He Announces That He To Co.,
 ing to Leave Atlantic City.
BILLS HIS PROPERTY FOR SALE.

Because ns Was Fined For AssaultinE
 Constable the Eccentric Millionaire
 Rides Through the Streets Calling For a
 Rebellion and a Municipal Purification.
 ATLANTIC CITY, May 7.-Edward Drou- in, popularly known as Atlantic City'S Monte Cristo, struck Constable James Rus sell across tho eyes on Saturday night with a riding whip. Tho eccentric CrCesus was arrested and confined in the city prison over night, and on Sunday morning was fined $7. 50 on the charge of disorderly con duct.
 So Grisvously has this officially applied Isnominy incensod Mr. Drouin that Mon day he informed Mayor Stuy that ho in tended to sell out and leaVo. Tho chief executive coldly Consolod him.
 Edward consulted his attorneys, and gavo them positive orders to begin inn peachmcnt proceCdinSs against tho mayor and recorder. Then ho mounted a hand SOmo bay horse and galloped along the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
olueyvIIIe AtriAcr. Parade,

PROVIpE\CE. May "A street parade of the strikers was hold in Olroyville Over |. 500 strikers wore in limo, huAring banners. tol ches. mottuCS and transparOn- oieS. Mass meetings wore also hold, at which many Of the national union officers made addresses
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Pores. Fire. Did sl, ,ooo, 900 Damawe.

BRADFORD. Pa. May 7.-The losses from fro at Glen Hazel will mount up to about l,O0O, 900. They include . large sawmill owned by D. $ Deliver of Ridge way. capacity so. 900 feet per day; e lum. Der yard owned by Elias Dcsmer of Will Transport together with 10, 900, 600 feet of Iumber
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
SPRING CLOTHING
 Men, Boys, Children.

Spring Overcoats, Soits. Trous- CTS and a full line of Gents Furnishings which WIG arc able to sell you cheaper than ever before. We call your at tentiOn to a nice line of Spring Overcoats which we will sell at the following bargain prices. One lot dark grey all wool
 goods, for S5.75 worth, $9.OO One lot light grey all wool,
 made nice. for $6.90,
 worth HOO One lot fine Melton
 trimmed, very nice, for
 S1.50. worth l2.5O One lot kerscy, equal to
 tailor made, for $9.5O,
 worth l5.OO One lot fine English clay
 Worsted, for SlO, worth
 l6.OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
pr. Parkhurst Likes Croker.

PHIIApELTHIA. May 7.-Rov Dr C. II. Parkhurst addressed a large audience at tho Academy of Music last night. In the course of his speech he said; II do not like man who profosses to be good and who afterwnrd turns out to be quito the opposite. For this reason like Dick Crokcr and Tom Grady and Paddy Div vor. They arc consi stcut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Springs True Herald.

It isn't the leaf that has burst on the trce Which tells of spring and its glory. IL isn't the .Vi hyr which s|sCCds OCT the lea Which cVg.N:nc5uGly whispers the slOry. Nor song birds who's, fr,-sh notes are stray ing.
 But the fr,'lcsomC hoOt of tho merry galcOt Who roots where tho hall game Is playing.
 Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
r.~l.r.. rrothcr-ln-law Arrested.

CnIC AuV. May The nrrcst of II. NJ
 Benedict, rOthcr in law of W. w. Taylor, the dcfaultinE state trcasurcr of South Dakota, took place in Chicago at tho l.e- land hutcl. Pinkcrtun detectives say that it has been definitely learned that Bouc- dict assisted Taylor to escape llo has bccn wanted for somo timo and a con stant search for him has bccn maintained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Troops at POcahontnS.

PoCAHoNTAs, Va. May 7.-Ahout 400 soldiers havc arrived hero under command of Colonel W. r. simmons of Richmond. Tho town is quiet and orderly. Tho min CTS hold big Ineotin. about one mile east of this placc and perfected their orgAnizA- ton. Ordor and peace were counseled, and thcre Is no immediate uso for troops
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Secretary Gresham Getting Better.

WASHINGTON, May 7.-Seorstary Gresh- Am Is reported to have had 6 satisfactory day and to Do better. The critical gymp- toms of his illness have abated, and the ,risis Is said to have passed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Cholera Again Threatens Russia.

ODESSA. May 1.-AdvlccS from tho chol- era infected districts show that the opi- demic Is seriously increasing Unless measures are immediately taken the dis case is likely to spread throughout Russia and reach the rest of Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
pr. Ruch.nan.. Long Stay.

SING SING. May 7.-Dr. Buchanan bruathed easier and felt better than he has in two weeks over his good luck in having his execution deferred indefinitely. As the aase stands. he cannot he executed before Christmas next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Ireland |, roor. but Provident.

Ireland. if poor. is prOvident Ac- cording to tho banking and railway statistics, thcre has been very large increase in savings during tho year 1894, the total amount i'll tho savings banks in Ireland being close on G7. .0OO.- GOO in December. 1894. as compared with c6. 2l9, 900 for 1898. The actual increase is C740. 900 for tho year. fol lowing an increase of c4S. .UOO in ths year 1893 and an increase of G239, 900 at the close of 1892. as compared with December. 1891.
 The Fourth Estate In Parliament.
 Ten editors arc members of the Eng ish parliament,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Philadelphia May I,s Investigated Net.

HAREIsBUEG, May Scua'ur Pen roses friends arc claiming that thr I, solu tion Ia invest gate th" uunIrlI.-: affairs uf Philadelphia will bu brought out ut tho senate judiciary general COmm:ttCV next Wednesday and adopted by a largo major ity. Several senators were in CunSultI, tion over the long distance telephone with Senator Quay at Washington. and for tho first time the man from Beaver is said to have requested his friends to stand up for the resolution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Millionaire Charged with Murder.

BATTLE GREEK, Mich. May "A. c. Arnold, the millionaire who was arrested for choking his son to death last Decem- bor, was held to the circuit court for trial on the charge of murder in the frse de- gree
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07

PRovIpENCE, May 7.-Tho Manufaotur- ors' club has takon stops to extend tho blacklist of operatives in ovcry section in md out of tho state and circulars have boon drawn up asking all manufacturers to refuse work to all who como from Ol- neyvillc. Tho strikCrs claim that the Inoyo of tho manufacturers will not prove sue ceSsful
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
The kentucky Derby.

LOUISVILLE. May Fair ladies waved their handkerchiefs, and sturdy men join ed in the lusty cheer that greeted the son of 0 great sire when Halma passed under the wire a winner of tho twenty first Ken lucky Derby.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
School rolitic. and Murder,

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, May 7.-Samuel Taylor and Robert Wyatt woro shot and killed at Trott schOolhouse five miles from hero, by M. Radcliffe. The shooting, 1t is said, resulted from quarrel OvOr the school election which is being held today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Robbed by knockout Men.

PHILApKLPnIA. May 5.-J. w Brain ing. an elderly man. who is thought to be @ wealthy tobacconist from somo point in the south. was robbed of Sl. 200 in cash. three diamond studs. a diamond ring and an overcoat by knockout men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
New York Ncw,naner Sold.

NEW YORK. May :. - Tho Morning Journal has h,en purchased by John R. Mcl.oan, the proprietor and publisher of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Tho new owner of The Journal will be elected president of tho company heraaftcr to publish the paper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Women I,s.l., . cu,doNA.

NASHUA. N. H., May T.-The womeA employed In the stitching department % Brackett's shoe shop struck against . @. auction h wages of 60 per esnA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
WaterburyHre Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES. The following are the Fire Alarm slEnAh sndeE the new system:
 Rogers | Bro.' ls Cor East Main and NiAezra s.ressa lt Cor East Main and wolsots road. i+ Cor High And Walnut strssss- Is ( T last Main and Cherry stresEs i-7 Cor East Main and Cole stresss. II Uor No<th Hm and Elnesbury ssrc~m 4S G,r North Em. E1rth Main Knd erus 1I Waterbury Manufactures sonpznxs 4-s Cor North Main and Horth ssrsss.. T. Cor Buckingham and Cooke skzpseA 9T Cor GrSvs and Prospect strssss. 9s Cor Hillside Avcaas and Pine ssrsSA S-s Cor Johnson and WAtsrvfIle Etresta Il-s The Piatt Bres ors IL Waterbury CiOck somrany moxsmmR
 ment fAstoryls
 kshAngs place.
 s-3 Cor West Main and Willow str~sk.. s-a Cor West Main and watsrtowa roaa sS Horse Oar RAilroad stahles Rs Waterbury BrAssleompAnys s-T 6osr Cedar and Meadow strsssa sF ooFfaEanI and Field strests. s-E-s Cor Bank and Meadow strsssa s-t-s Randolph S 0oves' s-i-t Plume 4 Atwood MAnutAssarsRg son
 pany.s s-s-i Ne Hose Eouss. RS Holmes BoCtA HaydsnAs s-aI Cor OAArles and Porter seUsas. s-9s Cor Simons street and WAsAAnwAsna Cor South Main and GranA sereseR. s-8 Cor South Main and 0Ay stresss. t-s Waterbury watch company ts Benedict q Burnhan ManufAsknr4S.
 company"
 aS Waterbury Buckle eonpanys GT Cor South Main and WashinRaoa sAa
 SScvin Manufacturing company. B8 Cor Franklin and Union ssrsskG ES Waterbury Ooek co. tsAss fnsAnSSi SA Cor Uay and Min strNses. sS Cor Lherty and Rftse erssAA S-T No Hose House.
 ss Cor Baldwin and Bsooo alrpSA. oOf Bridge an q MAwin kkeueaa el Or poelisas srls~ cad pahnauRsS -sPtt~ee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
student Blinded by an Explosion.

BETHLEHKM Pa. May 7.-While at work in tho laboratory at Lehigh univcrsi- ty Harry Thatcher had his eyes destroyed and was probably fatally burned by an explosion ot acids in a test tube. Tho un- fortunate man is a junior and resides here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
BABES IN THE WOODS.
Two Little Deserted Tots Peacefully SleC
 In Each Others Arms.

NEWARK. N. j.. May 7.-Wraprod in each others Cmhraco and shopping, two tots werC found in tho woods near Bloom field avenue, Franklin, at an carly hour by AmZi Coeyman
 The children worc a boy and a girl. aged about and 6 years respectively. and had evidently spent the night in the woods, Joseph SchwartI. farmer, living near Franklin, says he saw man and woman emorgo from Ihr [ '"l'vr last night. enter a carriage and dIl>" "npidly in the dirCC- ton of this citv 3,ict of Police Srarlcs has tho waitS at h:e !.,. vIc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
wuI Attempt to Get Beardsley Out

HARRISBURG, May :. - The members of the board of pardons have been verbally notified that tho friends of John Boards ley. the defaulting ox-city treasurer of Philadelphia, will soon mako formal application for his pardon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
LAX NOIIGE

Thereby notify all persons liable 10 pay taxes ia Ille city of Water bury. that have leceivg,l a Iate-bill ani warrant To collect cily tax of eighteen tl>' mills on the dollar on the list of l>94, and will be at my law office. - Eohl building. 6 Bank street, on aDl after May l, 1895. when said tax is due, from g a. m. 10 l2:30 p. m. and , 10 . ?. III 10 receive said tax. The law provides that percentage of three -fourths of one per cent per month shall be added from May l, lSl1. to any tax remaining unpaid June l lS!5.
 CHARLES J. GRIGGS, Collector.
 Waterbury, April I, l>H5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07

avenue, prOCl0lminE 10 pCuCStrlnns what he had donc, and calling upon them to mount and follow him with a view Of forCibly purifying tho city. His utter anCes and actions nearly landed him in jail again.
 Late Monday afternoon Druuip secured For Sale signs from all the local roal estate dealers and today his cottage and stables are rlaCarled from top to b. ttom. Drouin loaded a number of the more port ablc articles from his residence in his lit tie pony cart and ofIor,d them for sale on Atlantic avenue to every ono who passed.
 Drouin's Dazzling Career.
 Edward Drouin Is II years old and a native of Philadelphia. He mado a largo fortune in grain operations and was olect- ed vice pres dent uf the Philadelphia Chamber of Comlncrce when only 2S years of ago. No took up his residence in Allan tic City in tEo winter of 1894. and ever since has given tho residents plenty of food for gossip by his pranks,
 His wiCC. who was n Miss Thompson of Peoria, Ills iS the only ono who seems to think thcrr is nothing strange in his con. duct She is wealthy in her own right and pretty. They havo been married h years and arc childlCss. They appear devoted 10 each other Mrs. Druuin has often joined in her husbands pranks
 A year ago. whiln rcCklcssly driving he was ihluwn from his carriage and hurt. But ltv next day he was a> f!I>l,y as ever anG l;r dp,i tho horns of a ll.; billy goat. Among his latest acts, previous to his prcsCnI uut break, was his wild driving in rulil1cr tire road cart drawn by a trick pony he had named PareSis,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Four Fell With the Elevator.

PEOvIpENrE, May 7.-Nicholas Castel- To. James CorriGan and Peter Kelley sus- taincd probably fatal injuries by the Hcci- dental falling of an elevator at the works of tho Oakdale Manufacturing company The men wCro on the elevator with over a ton of morchnndiSa 40 feet up the shaft, whom th,, cable broke. and the elevator f2ll to [; .. otton of tho pit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Rent. Free.

You r,n live. ia handsome flat of 5 rooms with all improvements, lu new , t dNEllrg with tarn. Tn north part of city ltne of electric cars. The second or tLIrj I t vii pay all expenses. leaving y3G; h,t rent ,rve or a payment of Sl ,000 Ho~1. te!t;.,a CaD rc:uAin Address. B1x 241. Cl'r. tvg information. Paying II p-r cent A> Iuve>iIurut Or call at this ofira
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Spanish warship Must Be Released

WASHINGTON. May 7.-Secretary Car lisls has directed tho federal authorities at Tampa, Fla, to communicate to the stats quarantine auth his opinion that the United States laws do not warrant the detention of the spanish cruiser Infanta Isabella on @ reported violation of the fed sral quarantine laws
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
A S1,ooo,ooo GIFT.

Columbia College Building.
 NEW YORK. May T.-To honor the memory of "a merchant who taught his son to value the things for which Column bia college stands" Seth Low, tho young president of New York's great institution of learning, has taken upon himself the financial obligation of erecting 0 college library building on Morningsids heights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
BrIckmakers Strike.

ALBANY. May 7.-Throe hundred brick makers employed in the briokyards at Coeyman's went on Q strike for an ad- vance of 25 cents Dor day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
Attempt to Wreck an Express.

AUGUsrA, Mo. May 7.-An attempt was made to wreck the vestibulc oNprcss on tho Maine Central railroad at Granite sid ing. one milo from this station. Engineer Shorey discovered rail lying across tho track as tho train was rounding a sharp curve just in timo to reverse speed. so that when the pilot struck tho obstacle it was pushed along until the train was fully stopped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07

The other lines, 3.94, 4.75, 6, ', 7.5O, s, 50, 9, 9.5O, 12, If, 16, Long Pant Suits ages 13 to 19, cut in the popular styles, made of ma teriaJ that wears, and every garment fin ished on our prem iSes. Will make the parents happy in the knowledge that their boys can save a dollar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07

Every man that buys a suit, every boy that gets his clothes at the C. w. D., will know how to save d dollar when they visit the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-07
HOW TO SAVE
 A
 

We will save you the extra dollar right away on our 2.4S, $40, 3.94, 4.49, 4.94, 5.75, $50, ages 3 to 1G, double or single breasted, light or dark colOrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
The Turk " Run.

Arrangements for the turkey run
are progressing rapidly. The en-
tries number so already and now it
is hard to predict where the entries
will stop. With good weather a fine
race is a certainty. George Bennett
offers two pairs of fine driving gloves
as first and second prizes to the par
ties bringing the largest turkeys.
He has heard of one that weighs 40
pounds and the owner says he will
fatten him before Thanksgiving, as
it is almost all trestle-work at pres.
sent. An aged goose will be given
TO the last man in, and therefore q
time limit must be placed on the race
or some soldiers will be staying out
all the afternoon to win the goose
doubtful honor. The start will be
made from Weyerhauser & Denk.
mann's mill at 1880 o'clock.