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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Royul Poisoning Predicted.

BERLIN. Jan. IA letter has boon re- ceived here from Madagascar in which tho writer says hC believes that the Malagassy prime minister, who is husband of the queen, will hG poisoned. Both the queen and the prime minister would 1t is added, submit to the French ultimatum, hut they fear their opponents would procure their downfall if they submitted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Ice Crop Ready to Harvest.

KINGSTON. \. Y, Jan. 1.-The Hudson river ico crop iS now ready to harvest, and the quality wo> never better. Cutting is already in prvErCss at CoxSackic and other points north, and by Monday next work will be in full operation at all points un- less the wcathc' conditions change rad ically
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Police After m Ex.oitr rr.a.urer

VALPARAISO, Ind. Jan. IA warrant was sworn out for the arrest of ex-City Treasurer George Schwarkopf on the charge of embedding city funds to the amount of SIS. $50 while serving two years as city treasurer. So far hc has eluded the officers. and it is believed he has left town
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
M F. ID. StnI,r. M.ch.-

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.-Thc wedding ot Miss Rita Hernandez de Alba d'Acosta daughter of Scnor Ricardo d Acosta, to MT. W. F.. D. Stokes occurred at the resi- dence of the bride parents, IS West For tyseventh street. Archbishop Corrigan performed the ceremony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Only roond Fragment. of Him.

CHICAGO, Jau. 4.-C Carrying over his shoulder gunny sack containing ten car tridgcs filled with dynamite and wcighing 30 pounds, James George, an employee at a stone quarry in the western suburbs of the city. stumbled and fell. 4 frightful explosion followed, the shock of which was felt half mile away in either direc- tion. Only fragments of his body were re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
kidnnned Ills Own Child.

WABASH, Ind, Jan. "A bold case of Kidnapping occurred here. Philip Scott of Fl Reno l. T., camc to Wabash and stole his I-year-old daughter from his di- vorced wife. He loitered about Mrs. Scott's homo till tho little girl appeared, when he grabbed her and ran for the Big Four train southward. Officers arc after him. Much excitement was caused by the Kidnapping and the mother of the child is frantic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Relief Train Sent to Nebraska,

PLYMOUTH, Ind. Jan. 4.-The citizens of this city shipped a carload of merchan- disc to tho Nebraska sufferers. The car contained several hundred suits of clothes, three tons of four and oatmeal, many bushels of vegetables and large amount of old clothing and prnyisions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Schooner Lost With All Hands.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. IA dispatch from Mingtitlan. Mexico. reports tho loss of the American schooner Catha Minerva on the Mexican coast during the recent stormy weather. All hands, consisting of tho captain and four men, are supposed to havc been lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Don't Lay Awake Any More Nights Thinking of NaI- uables. We Guar antee You AbsO- lute Safety for S5 Per Y ear.


 Our Safety Deposit Boxes have arrived and part of them are on exhibition in ourwindow. They will be placed in onr huge Fire Proof Safety Vaults "nd we invite all who have private papers to call and examine our system and ask Ills any question that iS necessary. These Boxes will be taken quickly at $500 per year, >o don't de- lav in making your choice,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
n,.srrnIn,.,l g, tn. Altar.

BETHLErFv, Pa, Jan. 4.-6uests as. scmhled at tho MorAvian church hero to witness the ma riage of Miss Mary Alice Fogcl to Valentine Hover. An hour pre- vious to the time fixed the prospective bride received leftor from Hover inform ing her that lac had a wife and children in Northampton. Macs. and thAt he had fiel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
rnl.cc E.n,ain nrnns p.nh.

AIrANV, Jan. 4.-Captain John Dom cry, a I"cmbcr ot the Albany police sinco lS5" drorlc,i dead in the Second precinct station house of apoplcxy as he was going on dat! in chargr ot headquarters He Was ,uc Ot ihc uid capitol police.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Epidemic of Canker Rash.

PEACHAM, Vt, Jan. 4.-An epidemic of canker rash is raging here so severely that the schools have been closed, and the board of health refuses to allow the places of amusement to be opened
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Where If Ia Really Cold.

ST. JoHSsBURY, Vt. Jan. 4.-Severs cold weather is prevailing in this section During tho past week the mercury touch ed 27 degrees below zero and has not been higher than F above
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
A Feathsrwelsht Contest.

HARTFORD, Ian. 4.-Frcd NcGirr of Bridgeport defeated Charley Matthews of Danbury before the Hartford Rowing club and won tho featherweight championship of the state in II rounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Run on st. John.s savinr. l.ank.

ST. JOINS, \. F., Jan. l.-Thcre was 0 run upon the savings banks in conse- Quence of a report that the government had given its debcnturcS as security for n loan from the Bank of Montreal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
CHANCE FOR AN HElREsS.
The MikadO or Japan Wants a Rich Wife Fo,
 His Son.

His Son.
 LONDON, Jan. IA dispatch to The Daily News from Vienna says that c news paper there states that the mikado seeks . European princess or an American heiress as wife for the crown prince of Japan. INDIANAPOLIS, Ian. At the office of the board of health 1t is reported the-r arc are nearly 4.0Oo eases of measles in this city. The physicians have been reporting 70 and 80 cases day for the last week, and the assertion is made that only one case in six is reported. Tho doctors say they do not know the cause of so many cnseS but that 1t Is the grcatcst epidemic of the disease fur years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
In an Orphan Asylum

CAMDEN, \. l., Jan 4.-Diphtheria of tho most malignant type has broken out in the West Jersey OrphAnage For Colored Children Antitoxine has been sent for and will he administered. The orphanago is under quarantine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Murdered In the Street.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. i.-Georgo I.ampkin, a meat seller. was shot down on the street and killed by J. s Reap, another meat seller, who fired two shots into his victim. Reap Gavo himself up and was placcd in jail. Illicit relation between Lalnpkin and Roap's tlAughtcr was tho motive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Enlh Enr St- .Inhn,.

HALIFAX, Jan. 4.-The steamer Silvia sailed for St. Johns, N. F., taking with her $s56. GOO in gold to be used as circulat- ing medium there until business conf. denco iS restored
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Killed by an Express Train.

wooNsoCKET R. |. Jan. 4-Patriok Sweeney. aged sa. living at .so East Twenty ninth street. New York, was kill ed while walking on the Consolidated track at Albion ny tho north bound ex- press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Man and Wife Struck bv a Tr,I,

STANFORD, Conn, Jan. 4.-William Ashton. aged 30 of Dundas Ont. and his wife, while walking on the railroad track, Were struck by train. and the woman was fatally and the man seriously iniurCd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Charged With IxDcbinr soo,,

DWELL. Neh, Jan. 4.-Milt Roy and Jim Pinkcrton wero arrested charged with being members of the mob which is sup posed [" have lynched Barrett Scott The leader Is under surveillance. The prison CTS deny their guilt. Scott's fate is still , mystery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
4 Soldiers Suicide.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan 4.-Whilc the comrades of Private John B. Downn, Bat tery F.. Third artillery. wers eating din. ner, Downn shot himself through the heart with rifle No cauSo for rho suicide is known
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Pope Make. m Omaha Man a Count.

CHICAGO. Jan. 4-Word has been re- ceivcd from Rome by Rev. James Soeff CT, s. l., president of St Ignatius college, that the pope has conferred tho title of count upon John 4. Creighton of Omaha in recognition of the latter's benefactions to education and charity. MT. Creighton is one of Omaha's wealthiest citizens
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Rrnmrr HnnnneI nead-

ORANGE, N. J.. Jan. 4.-Anton Hucp- pei tho millionaire founder of the Huep- pol Sons Brewing company of Morrisania, died at his homo in East Orange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Kansas Town Almost Burned Up.

CorFEYvILLE. Kan. Jan. 4-Seven three story brick buildings, including the new Masonic block, were destroyed by fire here Tho loss aggregates Sl0S. coo man named Easley from the Indian Eerritory was dangerously hurt by falIing walls. At onO time The fire threatened the entire city. There are no watorworks nor fire companies here, and tho flames had full sway for several hours until help came from surrounding towns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Sale Commencing Saturday, 8 inst,
 at 9 a. m.

As the Wurth Bros have been only d little over six months in the shoe bushes, the stock is all new up to date styles, but must be closed out within a few days at some price.
 Everything in Ladies. Gents Misses, Children's, Boys. and Youths Shoes. Slippers and Oxfords, Rubber Boots, Arctics and OvershocS, all at 50c on the dollar of ;heir price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Flour and sawnIlls Destrs.yed,

TUNKHANNocK, Pa. Jan. 4.-The flour and sawmills of the Meshoppen Manufac- turing company at Meshoppen were de- stroyed by fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
c A R P FITS.

Good news for the New Year.
 The highest grade of Carpets are selling to-day at an average of 20 per cent less than they were sold for year ago. It gives us great pleasure to have the manu- facturers tell us our business has been equal U that of many of the largest carpet houses in New England Determined to do still larger business during the coming year, we shall offer every induce ment that money. experience and good judgment can secure.
 Be sure and visit our stores for fine quality, well selected, low priced goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
watchmnn Saw No Robberv

The watchman, who Is constantly pa- trolling the corridors, says that he saw no such men as Sparks described either enter or leave the cashiers office. While all the police detectives, deputies and inspectors have been working on tho theory of a rob- bery. they have been shadowing every movement of Sparks since he left the office, as we'll as looking out for either of tho rob, bers or taocompliceS
 They. say that 1t would have been very plausible for tho robbers Co have asked for change for a S5 bill so as to locate tho rnoney drawer, as we'll as get 1t unlocked before they rushed Tn on the man in charge of the office, but tho detectives 90 so far as to say that Sparks injuries are not tho result of iron knuckles or a slunS- shot being used on him. but of bump inflicted by contact with the vault or something equally hard.
 Sparks was arrested later and shortly afterward confessed that he got away with the money himself. He was short $2S3 30 and was to settle as soon as Cashier Tuck CT returned from lunch. when he knew hc would be caught. While Tucker was lunching Sparks took $5SS. 6S from the drawer putting $562 in bills between the leaves of magazine and S2l.6S in coin in an envelope, hiding both After his confession he told where the money was, and S5SS. 6S was recovered.
 sparks Is married and belongs to a good family His friends will mako up tho shortage of S2S3. but Inspector salmon says that will not save him from prosecu- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Homestead Troubles Not Erded

PITTsBURG. Jan. 4-The trouble at Homestead is not ended, notwithstanding the temporary compromise in the 1I9 inch mill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04

Mems Underwear Mems heavy grey underwear in all sizes. regular price 45c, Saturday 25c Mems Socks Mems all wool socks in blue, brown. scarlet, natural and camels' hair, regular price 25c, Saturday I24c
 Mems Underwear Mems single and double breasted grey underwear. regular price Sot and 629c, Saturday S5c
 Mems Shirts Mems heavy serge shirts, dark shades regular price soc. Saturday 29c
 Mems Underwear Mems fine all-wool scarlet underwear. regular price loo. Saturday. 7ac
 Mems Shirts Mems blue flannel shirts in single and double breasted. regular price l.5O and l.75, Saturday 9Sc
 Mems Underwear Mems fine natural wool under shirts. regular price 50. Saturday 9Sc
 Mems Gloves Mems Scotch all-wool gloves. regular price 45c, Saturday 25c
 Mems Underwear Mems fine camels' hair underwear in all sizes, regular price l.l9. Satur- day 15c
 Mems Shirts Mems flannel and .flannelette serge shirts. regular price 50c and G5c, Saturday 31c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
SPARKS SHALLOW RUSE
Cashier Tn the Cincinnati Post office Said He Was Robbed.
BUT HE WAS THE THIEF HIMSELF.

Bumped His Head and Played,Possum After Concealing S562-Told n Tale of Robbers, but He Was Not Believed and Confessed. Stirred Up the City.
 CINCINNATI, Jan. 4.-There was n great sensation in the central part of the city on account of exaggerated rumors about the daylight robbery of the postoffice. It was after 2 o'clock when Assistant Cashier Frank H. Sparks was found lying on the floor in an unconscious condition by Jani- tor John Wiehe. No noise had previously been heard about the place, but when Wiehe gave the alarm an enormous crowd soon surrounded the building
 When Postmaster Zumstein, Inspector Salmon and Cashier Tucker arrived in the cashiers office, Sparks did not appear to be badly hurt, although he had big lump on his forehead. There was no doubt whatever about the money drawer being short $S67.
 Cashier Tucker and the others waited until Sparks took his lunch first, and then they went out for lunch. Sparks was alone at 80 p. m.. when, he says, two men entered the office and asked for small change for S5 bill. While he was unlock ing the money drawer one of them rushed through the small screen door, which hap pened to be open. and soon both of them were upon him He says he dealt one of them hard blow but was himself struck by pair of iron knuckles and know noth- ing that tranSpired from that time until he was aroused by Janitor Wiehe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
YOU KNOW

It is practicable with every sharp business house to cut down the prices on all heavy winter clothing when the holidays are over.
 It is better to turn the goods into money at any price than to have 1t laying till next winter. We therefore reduce the price on
 all the Overcoats and Listers so l ov that it would pay you to buy one this winter in order to have it next year. You can
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04

BELGRADE, Jan. 4.-Mr Alfred Mac. Ciurc. the United States vice consul gen. eral here, diod after long illness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04

Mems Underwear Mems heavy white merino underwear regular price 624c, Sac
 Mems Negligee ShiLts Mems negligee shirts lauudered in the urday so,
 :: $ Underwear Men na; ;;" 'lur2Nrwear, regular price o9c -:rd, Ior
 Mems Whit. Shirts Mems white unlaundercd shirts. nada Sf good wearing muslin and DIV bosom, regular price 5Oc. Saturdsy
 Ssc, 6 for 2.2J
 Mems Underwear Mems blue Jersey ribbed fieece-Iiued underwear, regular price 623c, Sat urday e-l.
 Mems White Shirts Mems laundered white shirts. regular price 75c, Saturday lar SHOE DEPARTMENT Ladies storm rubbers. regular price 6Oc, Saturday 4Se Ladies' beaver cloth fleece-lined shoes in button. lace and congress. regu- lar price l.25. Saturday Sgc One lot mems velvet embroidered slip Pers, regular price S9c, Saturday 4Ic Ladies skating shoes, regular price 200, Saturday lsa Mems patent leather Oxford ties. reg- olar price l.5O, Saturday l.25 Boys and youths rubber boots.
 l.25 and I.5O
The herald., 1895-04-01
OUT-OF=THE=WAY FACTS

Germany reports 2S9 instances of sui
eide among school children during the
last six years
It is lawful for any person to kill grave
robber in China the instant he is caught
in the act.
Little oak trees, an inch and half
high, are grown by Chinese gardeners.
They take root in thin bles.
A white headed vulture captured in the
wear 17O6 and taken to the aviary at
Schoenbrunn castle, Vienna, lived until
1S26-11s years.
The Delaware Legislature has enacted
law making it punishable by fine OF
$25 to fly any foreign flag on any public
building in the state.
Dews are less abundant on islands and
on ships in midocean. Seamen nearing
land can tell that fact by reason of the
deposits of dew on the vessel.
Lansing, Mich, has matrimonial club
whose members at intervals choose one
of their number whose duty it is to get
married within a year. And he always
does it.
The American Rendezvous is the name
of newly fitted meeting place and reading
room in Cockspur street, formally opened
on Saturday by the extensive American
colony in London.
Ladies who kiss their pet dogs are
warned by no less an authority than DIR.
Megnin Of the Paris Academy of Sciences
that the little beasts are one of the great
agencies in spreading diseases, especially
consumption.
The herald., 1895-04-01
JUSTICE is FAR FROM BLIND
Debs SAYS She Can See the Gold in the
Hand of the Wealthy
Makes Plea for the Rights of
Labor and the Poor

not desired at Pullman. |, myself, wrote
and wired, using every argument to pre-
vent il. You never knew that. 1t was
never printed in the papers through out
the country. The poor man has no AS
sociated Press that is owned by corpora
tions-and it conveyed just 50 much of
the facts as was the pleasure of these cor
porations.
Il hope in the future there will never
again be the necessity for a railroad
strike There never will be if the people
take the roads and operate them. Some
times. however a time comes when the
choice must be made between a strike
and degradation. in that case | will
always favor a strike. | would rather
keep my manhood and be a tramp than
be despicnble. craving creature in the
best position a corporation could give me.
1.-The old revolutionary spirit OF IL! is
still to some extent abroad in the land
and under certain conditions will again
show itself. / am not Il revolutionist nor
an anarchist, nor am j promulgating those
doctrines.iG Is&
The people of this country are, how
ever, beginning TO realize that they are
confronted by a great crisis and believe
that under the forty-four stars OF this flag
they will find a way to avert or un-
ravel it.
''The people are beginning to think
why some are compelled to hold their
rags more CLOSELY to their bodies in order
to keep away from the silken robes OF
The herald., 1895-04-01
AMERICAN SPORTING LEAGUE
Call Issued for the Convention to Be Held In
Cleveland

Call Issued for the Convention to Be Held In
Cleveland
CLEVELAND Ohio, March 3O.-A call
has been issued today for the convention
to be held in this city in April for the
purpose of organizing the American
Sporting League. The call is signed by
the presidents of the National Trotting
associations twelve driving park associa-
tions. and a number of breeders. 1t
reads:
1.-The undersigned beg leave to call the
attention OF the public to the conventlon
which meets in Cleveland April 9Th, tor
the purpose of organizing league to pro,
tect them from hostile Legislation ana
keep them on so high plane that Just
criticism of an adverse character Will De
impossible. We recognize the fact that
there are abuses to correct and that an
organization composed OF the friends and
active participants in these recreatlons
and the legitimate business incident 70
them will be powerful to accomplish the
correction and at the same time stand as
a stone wall against the assaults OF those
who have other interests or pleasures, or
an overweening desire to meddle with the
conduct of their neighbors. Associations
from every section of our country have
named DELEGATES, and we trust every COM
munitv feeling pride in the history and
honorable character of our pastimes will
ioin with them and cooperate for the
establishment and maintenance OF the
healthy regulations consistent with per.
sonal liberty and the law of the land"
The herald., 1895-04-01
A ROMANTIC STORY
Disclosures Resultant Upon the Engagement
OF Edith May Shields

ATLANTA, Ga, March 31.-There is
an interesting story connected with the
engagement of Edith May Shields. daug.
hter of the mayor of Big Rapids Mich.
to l.. S. Daniels, Clarksville, Tenn, law
yer, news of which has just reached here.
few years ago Miss Shields eloped
with the son of II. E. Buckner, a million.
aire merchant of New York The story
OF Buckners S convection of theft will be
remem bered, as well as the fact that there
was strong indication that he went tc
prison rather than compromise the
Young woman whose property he was
charged with stealing.
When he was sent to the penitentiary
much interest was manifested in his
pretty wife, who made every effort to Sc.
cure ms pardon. She was taken care oi
by prominent people and remained fol
some time. going out to the convict camI
to see her husband almost daily. 1t now
trarspires that she has secured divorce
and her engagement to the Tennessee
gentleman is announced.
The herald., 1895-04-01
THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARIZONA

There is growing up to the east of this
land of ours-of Southern Caliiornia-a
great territory which will soon take its
place among the galaxy Of states. Though
at present insignificant as far as popula-
tion is concerned, not containing more
people within its borders than the city OF
Los Angeles, Arizona ranks in area with
the largest political subdivisions of the
country. containing 113, ,0J0 square miles
as compared with the 1873, 900 Of Califor-
MIA. 1t is true that much of this area is
what is known as desert land, but when
we look at what has been accomplished
in Southern California in the reclamation
of such land-when we look at Riverside
and Pomona and Ontario and dozen
other flourishing cities, the sites OF which
were called deserts brief twenty wears
ago, it would De a bold man who would
say how much of this Arizona desert NAV
not produce abundant crops OF agricul-
tural and horticultural products within a
few years.
Arizona is today in about the same
stage of development as was California in
the early sixties. when agriculture and
horticulture had commenced to loom up
as important rivals or the mining in
dustry. Forty years ago it would have
been considered ridiculous to prophecy
that before the end of the century Cali
fornia would become one OF the greatest
agricultural states OF the union. and
twenty years ago man woull hay. been
bold who should have predicted that Arr
zona would witness such Developments in
the line OF agriculture as have been effected
in the valleys of the Salt and ella rivers.
at Phoenix, Tempe Mesa CITY, saffor
Casa Grande, ella Bend, Arizola. ana a
dozen other points where even ten wears
ago there was nothing to be seen as far as