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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
TIRED OF LIFE.
Three Persons In New York City Commit
 Suicide In Various Ways

A
 Suicide In Various Ways.
 NEW YORK, April 22. - Ferdinand Vending. 54 years old. carpenter. com mitted suicide by hanging himself in his room at s5l West Thirty-tlrst street. where he had been boarding. Vending had been out of employment for four months and had become Respondent by reason ot his inability to secure work and on account of his health, which h.d failed somewhat lately.
 Because his young wifO had died few days ago James Casey. s4 years old, a truckman of lSo Prince street. thought life no longer worth the living and so took a dose of cnrbolic acid to end his days. He was removed to St. NinceRt's hospital whore 1t Is not expected that he will recover.
 Mrs. Nellie Mccormick, g. years old. a widow, who occupied a room on tho top floor of the furnished room" house 30 Second avenue. committed suicide by talk ing a quantity of carbolic acid. The wom- an had been living in the place for about . month. She had been on a protracted spree for the past week, and every effort of the other inmates of the house to induce her to stop drinking failed. Dr. H. Klsmer of sl First street was called and pumped out the poison as we'll as he could. but shs had swallowed too large { quantity, and she died In 6 short time The pollcS and the coroner were notified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
THE LISTENER.
Ex-Scnator EvartS at - is q very feeble ld man. and he sccnls- tD bc rapidly fail

Ex-Scnator EvartS at - iS very feeble | old man, and he sccms- tc> bc rapidly fail | ing
 Thomas A. Edison plays INc-Scr. But 1t is only for fun and rrlaIatiAn, and no gam hlers need apply.
 George Bullari, q New York assembly man. carries on tho profession "t lawyer and tho business If a farmer.
 James A. Hill. ro~tr:;I<tcr of Paris Ind. rVportCd . C,'ntS Is the rntirr rNsripts of his office during the last quarter,
 The Duke of Richmond Is tho senior member of tho English Jockey club, He r,ccntly celebrated his scventy-SCvcnth birthday
 Mr. Andrc>,, the Swedish scientist wh" proposes Ia stck the north pole in " bal loon, k almost a giant in staturC, and his str,uEth iS extraordinary.
 Ex-tiuvcrnor Boutwell,, who has lived in Washington most of tho time since he was Secrrtary of the treasury 25 years Hgn, has taken up his residence in Boston perlna- ncntly.
 Ex- Senator Reagan of Texas, who has just htcn r,appointed one of tho railroad commissioners of that state, is in the scv cnty seventh year "f his agc and in vigor- ullS health.
 Iudgr Mcllrn Chamberlain of Boston has presented to tho public library of that city rarc collection of autograph manu- scripts and literary bric R-hrac which he has been over 50 years collecting.
 Prince BiSmarrk r>ccntly said to m American who had the pleasure of an in tcrvirw with him that one of his greatest rrE,rviS WAS that he had never had an Op- portunity uf visiting this country.
 In n rCccnt address in San Francisco Rev II R HawriS. tho we'll known Eng fish clergyman, sslid that Moses was an Ad voCate of polygamy and slavery. The statement has madc the clergy of the city indignant
 Mir. A BarClay Walker, owner of the yacht Ailsa, is lieutenant in the Lanca- | shir, HusSarS. Hc is q son of Sir A. B. | Walker a gentleman who was crCated a harunrt in lSS6, but who iS widely known | in England for his brnefaCtions. | Arthur Wellesley Pvrl. who has conplct cd his laborS in the SpcakcrShip, Is the youngest son of Sir Robert Prrl, the noted English prtmirr. He rntcr,d the house of commons as Liberal So years Agn and len years ago WAS appointed speaker Since the death of his wife Allen G. | Thurman. afTectionatcly known as The | Old Roman" has become 8 strict recluse He rcads all night and spends tho day asleep in his library in his house at Co lumhus, 0, He Is now S2 years old. | One of tho best known colOrcd men in tho country is John M. LanGSton. He Is an attractive writer clever lawyer and an entertaining speaker, He was the first negro congressman from Virginia the state where he had formerly been a slave.
 Prnfc>Sor Ira N. Hollis of Harvard, who has invented n rowing machine for rcgis- trring automatically the efficiency of the | stroke of an oHrsman from the moment an nar catches tho water until 1t Is pulled through to tho finish and brought back in the next stroke, Is an cx-engineer officer Ot | the navy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
SNspPED UP.
The Young Man Wasted No Time In Cap
 Iurinn ghaI Girl.

turing That Girl.
 She was girl about IS years old gut of a possible 70, She had on a neaC call ico dress, white apron and a cute hut cheap straw hat. Just as the young man was passing she dragged bundle con taining 26 yards Sf brussels carpet out of the side door and flung it over the veranda rail and jumped after it. He stopped dead still. and a smile of hope lighted up his RristOcratic features. While he smiled sho opened up the bun dle and seized One-half of the carpet and hoisted it over clothesline. While Le smiled more and more and seemed to whisper to herself she spat on her hands, grabbed the other half. anI with long drawn "Ha" she boosted 1t over a sec ond line.
 "Eureka!" gaSped the young man as he drew nearer. but the girl was looking for one of those swamp elm sticks which they sell with baled hay at 1000 per cent profit and heard him not. She presently found one. It weighed about l5 pounds. She tucked up her sleeves. moistened her palms. seized it with both hands, and with 'h-u-u-u!" MLl(Ll NO(AIN1 Ot NANlN II OAA NA4C LtAb block she fetched that carpet a swat which made buttons and hairpins fly 10 feet high.
 Eureka some morer' chuckled the young man with the Queen Anne coun- | tenance. but this is what I've been looking for!''
 Swat! Swat! Swat! Fine combs. tooth brushes. dress stays. powder rags, shoe buttons, pins, alarming needles and rec ipes for chappcd lips fell ill a golden shower in the rich green grass.
 Excuse me, miss, but are you engaged matrimonially:"
 No, sir" she swcetly replied as she turned to find the young man at her el bow.
 Have you whitewaShed the cellar. pa pcred two or three rooms. trimmed ths bedsteads and beat all the rest of the car pets?'
 | Il have. and cleaned the pantry ant taken down two stoves i'll addition"
 lis well. am Claude Mtlnottc son of the oll 20-InilliOnaire Melnott and his only Ev:r. Will You marry me:
 Il will"
 Good! I'll be here at o'clock sharl with the license and the preacher. Til then ta tav-Drtroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
GOOD CLOTHES

but the color and style must be becoming and the style perfect. Now every man should deal with |. $. & Co for we take pains to fit and give them the right kind or will exchange with pleasure if our taste is questioned by our friends. The best and largest stock, of the season Is now on our tables. The Faster rush is over, we can give you the best of attention. Pick out your Clothes now, even if you do not wish until later. Prices on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22

ACCuRpING to the estimate of Commls- sioner of Internal Revenue Miller. the government will receive on the voluntary returns made something over $l4,OOO.OOO for income tax. No estimate can be made of how much this will be increased by assessing those known to be lahle who failed to make returns in accordance with law, but it will robably exceed .. .OOO. .Ooo. The amount of Commissioner Mlller's es- timatr bears out the estimate made when the decision of the supreme court was first handed down. that the exemption of such portions of iucou 6, as were from state ol municipal bonds and rents would reduce the total expected from the tax by more than one half
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
TAX NOTICE.

hereby notify all persons liable to pay taxes in the town of Waterbury, that have received a ratS-bill and warrant to co lect a town tax of two (2l mills on the dollar on the list of 1894. and will be at my law office. r BOAl building, 6S Bank stIe Ieet, on and after May l, 1895, when said tax is due. from 0a. III. 10 l2:3O D. m. |, and ? 10 , p. V ., to receive said tax. The law provides that percentage of three fourlhs of one per cent per month shall be added from May I, 1895, to any tax re- mainiEg unpaid June I. 1895
 CHARLES J. GRIGGS, Collector.
 Waterbury April g. 1895.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
BUCAANAN'S FATE.
Invitations Have Been Sent to Witnesses by
 Warden Sage.

SING SING. April 22.-Warden Sage has sent out 27 invitations to ths witnesses who are to be present at the execution of Dr. Buchanan. Tho exact date of the ex- ecution has not yet becn mado public. Tho warden received official notification from Governor Morton that he had refused to interfere in the case, and he went at once to the coll of the condemned man and said. Buchanan, am sorry to tell you that Governor Morton has refused to In. terfSre in your case.
 Buchanan flushed. but without display ing emotion replied simply, Well, ward sn. will you telegraph to my wife and Lawyer Gibbons that want to sec them at once!'
 Buchanan's wife was later in the day admitted to the deathhouse and remained with him two hours. She loft this place for New York oity, first stating that she would go to Albany this morning to inter oedc personally with the governor in be- half of her husband.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
ALichtnins rhnnorrapher.

Business Man-Can you write short hand?
 Applicant-Irs, sir,
 "Huw many wv'rl!s minute!
 II never counted 'Clu. but the other day when my wife found in my overcNat pock- ,t letter witch shr i;;lvo rle to mail last fall took down every wOrd she uttersd ,S fast nS she slil them
 "Nuuu dc. ."-Nrw York Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Oldest Hou.e In the United States.

The oldest inhabited dwelling house in the United states is said to he that of Kill liam Van RcnSSclarr, opposite Albany. Ac cnrVilnE Ia q plate r,rrntly set up in tho rCsIr of the house by the Albany Memorial SO citty, it was "r,rtrd in she year l642. The front walls still show the two portholcs through which the early inhabitants used Ln shoot Indians
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Yl1t 1cmncra% !
O, and N. T. MAIoNEY. PuaL1sHKas.

YoU may get an idea of the thoroughneSs with which the minds of the people out west are absorbed by the silver qusstion from A story that Colonel watterson is tell ing concerning the funeral of a noted adso- cate of the white metal that came of re- gently at Cripple Greek. The whole town turned out to pay it's respects to the men- ory of the deceased. whose demise was sin cerely mourned The good preacher felt 1t devolved upon him to make long and inn presSive service. He talked for an even hour and a half before the final amen. Just as this word left his mouth the corpse rose out of the coffin. pulled savagely at his bair and said: ''All that talk. and not one word about silver"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
TAX NOTICE.

hereby notify all persons liable 10 pay taxes in the city of Waterbury. that have received a rate-bill and warrant to collect a city tax of eighteen tlSl mills sn the dollar on the list of 1894. and will be at my law office, l1 Bohl building. 66 Rank street. on and after May l. 1893. when said tax is due. from 9a. R. to 13:SO D. m. and 10 p. R 10 receive said tax The law provides that a a percentage of three -tourths of one per ceat per month shall be added from May l. lSoa. 10 any tax remaining unpaid June | 1895.
 CHARLES J. GRIGGS, Collector
 NKntarh,.ru mil | ISNS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Tho NYhistlinr EIen,I.

Got any chewing gum!" asked the hag- gard looking; man, who was plainly suffer ing from ucrN Nu' strain.
 What kinG!" asked tho druggist
 Any kind. sn it iS nAisclUSs. want to givr it Iu thr fellow who works at the next d,'>h Ia mine I haven't btNn ablO to k,vp lny books straight for a month ''- Indianapolis Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
olI0C.

Yuun='s judr,nrrt rf lis own works has been runtlrnn'd hyru>tcrity. He regarded tlsr Might Thoughts on Life, Death and Immortality" ;!S lis masterpiece. In an other r,'>l,~t, however. hc was wocfully mistaken. He said, If I had not written the Night Thoughts, 1 would still hc re- mCInh'HI Ivy my pr,~c writings" Ninety nine leNplr in q hundrrd who have read the Night Thoughts" nrr not aware shat he wrote anything i'll prose, SD completely have his literary, political and doctrinal writings raSS,d out of tho public mind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
4 Complete Change.

The Politirian-Im completely worn out. I've h,rn writing campaign speeches for the candidates.
 The physician-Oh. then. what ySu nCtI is some good hard montal work to employ your brain. Chicago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Tcars snranE tN her eyes.
Clearly Her Right.

"You have trihed with me, Miss Grip ley" Said young LetZer. You have been warm and cold by turns. Iou have led ne on by your coquettiSh arts to make fool and a laughing stock of myself for gods and men. will stand it no longer. Miss Gripley. permit me to recall the offer I made to you six weeks ago. I have come" lie went OF with increasing bitterness. to withdraw from the utterly unreliable savings bank of your destinations one heart placed there on deposit April 22. l$o3,''
 Hiram" softly replied tha young girl. with look that brought the vretehei young man 10 his knees. Il shall taks advantage of the time limit. You will have to let II remain on de po.it. dear, GO days longer. Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
ACCnuDauiSt. {

Yes" explained tho party with tho o&- tended locks, II mako speciality of ac- compartments at functions,
 He rolled a ii is,,Irrttr.
 II supposr," he continued, II havo played ,i,,rnil,auimrntS for some of the most brilliant cnnvrrsstIionAlists of the SO rial set "-DtIN,it Tribune,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
TO PENT.

At 965 North Main street. A 2nd floor fat of rooms all improvements. hot and cold water. set tubs. bath room, tanA. closets. marble bowl, electric bells, etc All rooms papered. in new dwelling. rent S15. Also a 3rd floor rent of f rooms. all improve ments as above rent, $9. Small families wanted. ready about May l. Call at store for Information. 9S South MaiR street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Jca,ou. Husband shoot. HI. Wife.

ATHoI. Mass, April sS.-John J. Thornton attempted to kill his wife Stella by stabbing her with jackkn knifS near tho common at the Highlands. Mir. and Mrs. Thornton have not lived together lately. She was out wrlEinG with her employer. Charles Barrel of HinSdalO x. H., the couple h-Ning driven to Athol on Satur- day. Her brother. who was passing at the time. ran to her assistance. and d'with the aid of n young man named SogOrs held her aSsailaut Uatil officers arrested him. The wounds are not considered dan nGGrous The cause uf the assault was jealousy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Another Consideration.

Anxious No;hrr-Why don't you drive that bad hoy away from your play ground:
 Good Little Boy-It wouldn't be right. "Wouldu't it:''
 Nom. You see. that playground is public property"
 'Oh. 50 1t is"
 'Yes'm. And it would he sort of self ish and dishonest to deprive any other boy of the right to So there"
 So it would. my angel. didn't think of that"
 "YeS'm. And besides he can lick me. " Good News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Governor Morton Calls on Senator Hnl.

ALBANY, April 22.-Governor Levi P. Morton called upon Senator David B. Hill at tho Iatter's residence. Wolf0rt's RooSt. and was the senior sSnator's guest for over two hours. When he returned to the executive mansion, be said to 8 press rep resentative: II was returning social call made by Senator Hill some time ago. I wanted to sec his beautiful place, and as my family is all away took this time to call on neighbor, There was no political talk of any kind"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
TAX NOTICE.

I hereby notify all persons liable to pay taxes in the Center School District of Waterbury. that have received a rate bill and warrant to collect a center school dis triet lax of ten tIOl mills on the dollar oR the list of lS9t, and will be at my law office, I7 Bohl building, 6 Bank street. on and after May l, 1895. when said tax is due. from 9 &. m. to l2:S0 p. m. and 2 to 5p.m., to receive said tax. The law pro vides that percentage of three-fourths of one per cent per month shall be added from May l, 1895, to any tax remaining unpaid June 1, 1895.
 CHARLES J. GRIGGs, Collector.
 watsFburyi April 5, ieeS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
GENEROUS JAPAN.

Other Powers Will Benefit by Her Treaty
 With China.
 YOKOHAMA. April 22.-A dispatch from Hiroshima, tho temporary headquarters of the emperor of Japan. states that his majesty ratified tho treaty of pcaoe on Sat urday.
 Tho government has issued statement denying that 1t has concluded an sffonsive and defensive alliance with China, and declaring thnt tho commercial advantages secured by Japan under tho terms of the treaty will also be enjoyed hy the other powcrs under the most favored nation treatment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
pefaulter Aymar ArraiCnsd.

NEW YORK, April 22-Samusl k Ay- mar. tho dcfaulting clerk of the Shoe and Leather National bank, who was arrested on n warrant charging him with the thStt of so. 0UO during period covering 20 years, was arraigned in the ToInbs police court before Justice Foorhis and remand ed tn poli%e hea6uuarters
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
A phrsic,an.. psrsrrin.t,on..

A physician in Switzerland undertook to count by means of pcdometer the num- brr of steps taken by him in year. He averaged daily 26, 40 steps, or g. 76O, 900 for the entire year. He took 700, ,O00 stops in walking up or down stairs. Figuring a step at two feet. the doctor walked 9+1 miles day during the sntirc year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
shot HLm.slf Through ths Hsad.

SACo. Mo, April e2.-Thomas DAv.S Q prominent citizen of th!s place aged 69 years committed suicide at Ycrk Corner ty shooting himself through thS head No cause Is assigned for the act
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
WaterbuTyFire Alarm

LOCATION OF BoxRs. under the new system: L9 Rogers < Bro.' Is Cor East Main and EIaSsrH ssre~sa l-a Cor East Main and Holsott rod. l-s Cor High ani Walnut streets. t6 CT last Main and Cherry streets T. Cor Fast Main and Dole strp@ea. Fl OOr North Elm and Kineseury ssrses, ss Or Nocth Elm. North Main and Gro,
 streets
 8-a Waterbury MAnufActunng sonpsnvs s-s Or North Main and North strSses. r Cor Buckingham and Cooke stresea eT Cor GrBve and Prospect streets. ts Or Hillside v"7ue and Pine street 3-s Cor Johnson and WstervfIle streets I-s The Piatt B-ss & O." |. NaLsrt,,IS Cs,-E snnTSnF h.uveues
 msnt tact"FYl-"
 Exchange plsse. ss Or West Main and wtIlox str~sks s-. oor West Main and wsters..wp ruse sS Horse Gar Railruad stalle' l-s Waterbury Brass eompanYs s-I Cor Ue1ar and Meadow strenta ss ONr arahL and Field street.. S-i-3 Oar Bank aud Meadow str,.etA a-i-s Randolph 4 Oo~er' s-l-x Plume A Atwood Manuf>es4rfrx s~~
 pany.s a-3i No ( Hose Sonss Ras Holmes Be tA & HAydeas" s4-t Cor Oharles md POrter erect . S-S Cor Nm"ns srrees and EtsahI.gt,nA Cor South Main aRd areaA usr~~4a. Is Cor South Matn and 0ay ~Aus~ t-s Waterbury Watch eonraky. GB BsDad,ct A Rnrnhar NAnaA-su-h
 enmpAnys ts NAtarhury bnckle ennrenys ~ ocr South Main ARd NssAhSAaa - SocvN HAAuAcnlrtaE sOapaay Ss 0cr BroD kfln -ad Rniua sCresea = WAs~<ury 0od& Go. Gsass Asr~y h Cor Gay snd Hin ssrssn sN Cor Iiesrsy aad hfvsr ssrsnA ET No. . Mose nnuss- Ss Cor balsvm .Ak Ases SA
 o~t Rrtds. sn5 ! Ssshn streees Ss Or poeitttle aIs-s cad paAIlA snSs -sFfivss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Walked Out of JaII.

BRISTOL, k. l.. April 2s. - Robert Wood. prisoner at the Bristol jail, has escaped. He was arrested at Burlington six months ago for breaking and entering. He sawed his way out of tho Burlington jail and was brought hero for safe keep ing. He was allowed tho freedom of the corridor, however. and slipped out while the door was opcn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
rhraa Rax. nraunsa.

PHILADELPHIA. April S2.-JUlius ASd Ernest Hapnin, brothers, aged i% aRd 10 years respectively. and JohR MillA aged I6. were drowned in the Delaware EiteE opposite Petty's island hv she capsiEing of Ika.r roH hnAE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
PIcked Up a shIpwrecked Crew,

PHILADELPHIA, April e2.-The Ameri- can liner Southwark. Captain Passow. ar rived at this port with six shipwrecksd ed mariners who were picked up in midocsan. They are Captain Edward Moore of the Nova Scotian schooner Glenola and five of his crew. His boat sunk of the Delaware caDaS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Paul Fenlmor. Cooper Dead.

ALBANY. April sa.-Paul Fenimors Cooper, tho we'll known lawyer. died at his residence 10 Elk street having been suffering for about six weeks from pArAly- sis. Paul Fsnimors Cooper was the son of James Fenimors Cooper, the novelist
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
CanrIn,.d af Mura.r.

SHANNON. Pa. April RS.-LsaRArds Rosa who has been on trial for some dAyo past for the murder Of vits IOVtsss as Dunmors on Feb. a7 last Was SenStSssd of murder in the first degree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
\ sacred Duty.

First New Woman tat the club)-Havc you finished your s,ncial duties for the day, de,lry
 S,cond New Woman-Hurrorsl No, feel that l r,vtlly must % home and call on my husband nd-Exrhangr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
CroLsr v.fu Racs In IralaDd

LONDON. April e2.-The Sportsman says that MeSSrs, Croker and Dwyer have accepted an invitation to run horses at the Wh!;suntide meeting at Baldoyle, near Dublin. Jockeys Simms and Campbell w:.t aScon.pany them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
 MEN 
 I E

In dress, it is pretty sure to be good taste, There is a decided difference in the ideas of women and men about clothes. With man it is quantity rather thnn quality. They take ac- count of the whole rather than details. While women with uncrrfng accuracy will describe every detail even to the stitch ing on you gloves. They not only know
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
No,.a prohtn,,Io,,., D..,

NEW YORK. April s2.-JohR V. Stea-cE enc cf the best known advocates of tera- reraace in this country. died at h!S home in Greenpo:nt from heart trouble
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Coion.. Richard schooiey Dead.

ROCHESTER. April g. - Richard H. Sckoolcy died hers. aged 5I yeaIG He was one of the oI ganizers of o 'Rorks pest Grand Army of the Republic. and had served several terms as post commander
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
Hanged Himself.

MIcc-ETowN, \. Y.. Arri! & -GecrSe W. Carpenter. a carpenter hanged himself in an outhouss yesserdAy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
A, AdmlnI,trat.r.. m,v manA

BETTE. Mon April SS.-J. H L.sissn, the new administrator of ths Davis eseAtA has just filed his bond in the sum ot e.. AeS Spo Ens,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-22
IlisCOutFlt.
Her lips uuiVCrrd.

Her lips Quivcrri.
 Itwas plain tn s,r that something moro than the one man band performing not far away troubled her spirit.
 Melancholy had obviously marked her for its own.
 No" she unused softly to herself. ''I can never br contenttd with my lot"
 ClaspinS her hands lanEuidly above her head. she sat and roudcred drject- cdly.
 The one man band switched suddenly from sweet Niulrts" to the Dead March In Saul" but she gave no heed. Her thoughts were elsewhere"
 He sold 1t to mr-
 Tears sprans to her eyes.
 -''for q corner lot with good ele- vation. 1 find it to bc in the middle of the block and under two feet of water"
 And for the space of several hours she rucd tho day that she declined to buy September wheat. Detroit Tribune.