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Evening star., 1895-05-11

and out, he handed it back to the man.
who had observed the incident of the scrap
of paper THAT will do, thanks" he said.
Il only wanted to take peep at it-just a
small matter connected with little case of
mine Good morning.
He turned suddenly and saw, gazing at
him with a terrified expression from door
behind the face of the woman who had
followed him in the cab. The veil was
lifted, and he caught but a mere glance of
the face ere it was suddenly withdrawn.
He stood for a moment to allow the wo-
man time for retreat, and then left the sta
ton and walked toward his office, close by.
Evening star., 1895-05-11

about on some remote branch route and
strike off in another direction altogether.
with a new ticket for some out-of-the-way
place while we were carefully sorting out
and inQuiring along the different routes he
might have taken. Not half bad move
for a new hand, but he made one bad mis-
take, as new hands always do-old ones
do in fact very often. He was fool enough
to give his own nance. Laker! Although
that didn't matter much. as the description
was enough to fix him. There he was, wal
let and ALL just as he had come from the
Eastern Consolidated Bank. He went
traight from there to Palmer's, by the bye,
and probably in cab: we Judge that by
the time. He left the Eastern Consolidated
Bank at a quarter past one and was at
PaImer's by twenty-five past-ten minutes
The clerk at Palmers remembered the
time, because he was anxious to get out
to his lunch, and kept looking at the clock,
expecting another clerk in to relieve him.
Laker didn't take much in the way of lug
gage, fancy. We inquired carefully at the
stations, and got the porters to remember
the passengers for whom they had been
carrying luggage, but none appeared to
have had any dealings with our man. That,
of course, is one would expect He
take as little as possible with him and buy
what he wanted on the way, or when he'd
reached his hiding place. OF course, l
wired to Calais Qt was Dover TO calais
route ticket, and sent couple of men OF
by the S:15 mail from Charing Cross. l ex-
pect we shall hear from them in the course
of the day. l am being kept in London In
view OF something eApeCtcu a.
tiers, or 1 should have been off myself
II.
"That is ALL then, up to the present!
Have you anything else in view?"
That's all I've absolutely ascertained at
present. AS for what I'm going to do
4 slight smile curled Plummer's lips-"wel,
l shall see. I've a thing or two in my
mind"
Hewitt smiled slightly himself; he recog-
rized Plummer's touch of professional
jealousy VERY well,' ne said, rising, "1'll
| make an inquiry two for myself at once.
Perhaps Mr.. Neal, you'll allow one of your
clerks to show me the banks in their regu-
lar order at which Laker called yesterday.
I think I'll begin at the beginning
Mr.. Neal offered to place at Hewitts dis
posal anything or anybody the bank con-
| tanned, and the conference broke up. AS
Hewitt with the clerk, came through the
| rooms separating Mr.. Meals sanctum from
| the outer office he fancied he saw the two
! veled women leaving by a side door.
The first bank was quite close to Liddle,
Neal & Liddle. There the cashier who had
dealt with Laker the day before remem-
Eered nothing in particular about the inter-
| view. Many other walk clerks had called
during the morning, they did every
! morning, and the only circumstances of the
| visit that he could say anything definite
| about were those recorded in figures in the
| books. He did not know Laker's name till
Evening star., 1895-05-11

two women. One, the elder, in widows
weeds, was sitting with her head bowed
on her hand over a small writing table
Her face was not visible, but her whole
attitude was that of person overcome
with unbearable grief: and she sobbed qui-
city TIE other was a young woman of
twenty-five or twenty-three. Her thick
black veil revealed no more than that her
features were small and regular and that
her face was pale and drawn. She stood
with a hand on the elder woman's shoulder
and she quickly turned her head away as
the two men entered.
Mr. Neal one of the partners, received
them In bla own Ioom. Good morning,
Evening star., 1895-05-11

From the Chap Book.


NO." said the weary housewife to the
minister on his sick call. there amt no
Use talkin' of rest everlastin' for the likes
O. me- Pears tibet other folks git luck
like that, but / don't. I've ben stumpin'
round on my feet ever sence l was born,
and 'taint likely to let up. F was put
under ground on a Monday don't you for
git the resurrection would come along o.
Chewsday and hustle me out. know what
TO look for, How's your Mehitable's jam
turned out this fall?'
Evening star., 1895-05-11
How Dinner Was Delayed.

From Hnrpers Bazar
what is the matter with dinner, Jane?"
ITS the laundress' day out, ma'am."
..What has that TO do with it?'
"Well, you see. ma'am, me an the cook
amt on speakin' terms, and the laundress
usually does our talkin' for us. There
amt anybody below ash tell me whether
the things is ready"
Evening star., 1895-05-11
The Battle Over.

From the Chicago Record
Yes madam" said the messenger. as he
confronted the wife of the state legislator,
1.-The legislature has adjourned"
oh tell me-" cried the frantic woman,
appealngly, has my husband been re-
moved to the hospital yet?'
Evening star., 1895-05-11

Copyright. 1895, by Bacheller, Johnson BacheIerJ
There were several Of the larger London
banks and insurance offices from which
Hewitt held sort of general retainer as
detective adviser, in fulfillment of which
he was regularly consulted as to the meas
ures to be taken in different cases of fraud,
forgery, theft and so forth, which 1t might
be the misfortune of the particular firms to
encounter. The more important and intri-
cate OF these cases were placed In his
hands entirely, with separate commissions,
in the usual way. One of the most i'm
portant companies of the sort was the
General Guarantee Society, an insurance
corporation. which, among other risks,
took those of the integrity OF secretaries
clerks and cashiers. In the case of a cash
box elopement on the part of any person
guaranteed by the society, the directors
were naturally anxious for speedy cap
ture of the culprit, and more especially of
The booty, before too much of 1t was spent
in order to tighten the claim upon their
funds. and in work of this sort Hewitt was
at times engaged, either In general advice
and directions or in the actual pursuit of
the plumber and the plunderer.
Arriving at his Office a little later than
usual one morning, Hewitt found an ur-
gent message awaiting him from the Cen
eral Guarantee Society, requesting his at
tention to 4 robbery which had taken place
on the previous day. He had CLEANED some
hint Of the case from the morning paper.
wherein appeared short paragraph which
ran thus:
"SeriOus Bank Robbery.
"In the course of yesterday a clerk en-
ployed by Messrs. Liddle. Neal & Liddle.
the wall-known bankers, disappeared, hav-
ing in his possession large sum of money,
Is =
ported to be rather over f15.O00 1t would
seem that he had been intrusted to collect
the money in his capacity of walk clerk
from various other banks and trading con-
Evening star., 1895-05-11

YOB-H. r. shop roast You 1st. Then
tonight. o .. Second top. 3rd l.. No. 1871
red bl. straight mon. One time.
Evening star., 1895-05-11

roast. You 1st. Then to-
3rd l.. No. 197 red bl.
time.
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The torn scrap read as follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
ISRAEL HOLM ES.

Death of One of WRterbury's Most
 Prominent and Respected Citizens.
 Israel Holmes, aged 72 years. died at his residence, Westwood. Watertown road, shortly before 4 o'clock this morning. of pneumonia. The deceased was one of the best known and most useful citizen in the community. and was always regarded aa man of remarkable shrewd business judg- ment and unprecedented integrity. With the exception of a short time spent in Eng land in the interest of the Wheeler X Will son Manufacturing Go, he passed all his years in Waterbury and was thoroughly conversant with the history of the town. At the time of his death he was director in the Benedict & Burnham Manufactur- ing Go. the Waterbury Watch Go, the Wa terhury Clock Go the Coe Brass Go, of Toirington and the Oakville Pin Go. and was tue senior member of the banking firm of Holmes & Parsons. In May 1S4S, he married Cornelia Coe. daughter of Hon Israel Coe. The surviving children are: Dr Martha Holmes. Dr William Coe Holmes, Franklyn c. Holmes. Charles L, Holmes and Walter w. Holmes. The funeral will take place at ? o'clock Thurs day afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
A daughter was born yesterday to Mir nd Mrs Inrnas D NInrris nf Third street

A daughter was born yesterday to Mir and Mrs James P. Morris of Third street.
 John Calvin, who said Waterbury was hIs home was sentenced to six months in jail by Judge Andrew of New Britain. yes- terday, for fraud. He represented that he was agent for Andrews, Swift < Go, whole sale meat dealers.
 The First Division, 4. o. H has com- pleted all arrangements for the grand sociable to be given in Concordia hall Fri day evening. Booths orchestra will fur nish music and Prof Pole will prompt. The sociable promises to be a great suc- cess.
 William B. Drake, the well known cigar manufacturer, died at his home in SuAield last night, Mir Drake was about 50 years of age and was well and favorably known in all parts of the state. He made regular trips to Waterbury and had many friends among the different business men of the town.
 The funeral of Ms Margaret Martin took place from her late residence on Farm street at S:30 o'clock this morning to the church of the Immaculate Conception. where a mass of requiem was celebrated by Vicar General J. X. Mulcahy. The pallbearers were: John Lane. James Shea, Patrick Driscoll. Robert Stack, John Con- nell and William Ennis. Interment was in Calvary cemetery.
 Elaborate preparations are being made to advertise the drama. "A Celebrated Case" which is to be played Tn Jacques opera house. Saturday afternoon and even ing. March 16, by St Joseph's T. A. society," The city will be thoroughly billed by handsome Autographs, A few samples of which are now exposed in the windows of the society rooms in Lilley | block. Aside from this there are in preparation handsome frames of.pictures, representing the cast in costume in vari, ous scenes Director Edward L. Maloney will go to Springfield this week and from the large costume houss of Il. Buccholz, select the costumes.
 | The major portion of the work of the charter committee is now Tn the hands of the printers It is generally understood | that the new charter will be almost a com | plete revolution of the present plan of the city. It is proposed to consolidate the town: city and school governments. Nc inducements can influence the committed to reveal the body of the charter. They have been over tbe whole matter severa times and are positive Ithat nothing has been neglected. Itis ,he intention o the committee to present the charter al the meeting of a common council. Monday evening February Is.
 Weather Notes.
 A storm cf moderate energy is slowl! moving up the coast being central thii morning of Wilmington.
 Light to moderate snows are reported general in the lower lake reglon and from the middle Atlantic coast and from the in terior of the southern states and moder ately heavy rains from the south Atlantic coast West of the Mississippi the weathe is clear.
 No marked change ln temperature ha occurred except decided rise in Florioi and that cold wave is spreading over tn extreme mort Invest.
 For this section the conditions tavo slight changes in temperature and fair to day followed to night by snow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
F. E. BENHAM.
H UNTER KILLED.
His Companion Slipped DischarginE a
 Gym FuIed with Shot

His Companion Slipped DischarsinE
 Gun Filled With Shot.
 WEsrPoRr, Feb l2.-Edward Warren, the IS year old son of Eugene Warren. died at the Norwalk hospital early this morning as the result of gunshot wound received while hunting last night, Three hunters, E. Warren. Charles s. Allen and Charles E. Patterson, left Bridgeport yes terday afternoon to go to Grey's creek. near Compo beach. to shoot black ducks. It was about 8 o'clock when the trio turned homewsrd, Allen walking in the rear and the other two in front. Allen was carrying his gun by his side. with the muzzls pointing forward. In walking over the uneven ground the trigger caught in his coat sleeve, and the weapon was discharged, the whole load of shot entering Warren's left leg, just below the thigh. Warren fell to the ground and it was necessary for the two to carry him home. A surgeon was summoned and after examination he ordered the wounded man to the Norwalk hospital. It was nearly midnight when the hospital was reached. and shortly after. or before the physicians could complete an examina- ton. Warren breathed his last. Allen. who had accompanied his friend to the hospital, was at once placed under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
AM USE M ENTS.
"Ha1el Kirke.'.

Thursday evening the patrons of the opera house are promised a special per formance of that very popular do- mestic drama, Hazel Kirke." with the original and only Hazel, Fife Ellsler. The charming personality of this little lady has made her many warm friends among our play goers. old and young whose ad- miration has been expressed heretofore in an enthusiastic and substantial manner.
 "Rosedale."
 Waterbury theatre-goers will have an opportunity to welcome Joseph Haworth. who is to- day one of Americas greatest actors. He has been long recognized as the most versatile actor upon the stage, and hIs successes have been many: the last the greatest of all. that of Elliot Grey. the hero of "Rosedale," which he essayed for the first time last season and which the entire Boston press united in saying was the hit of the season. and that no other actor can compare with him in the role. Mir Haworth IS supported by a good com pspy. At the opera house tonight.
 .'she Couldn't Marry Three"
 'She Couldn't Marry Three" with Miss Lillian Kennedy as the heroine, Bess Brandon. will be given at the opera house on Friday and Saturday evenings. It is thrilling melo-drama. and brings carloads of special scenery. The prices will be ten, twenty. thirty and fifty cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
TIMELY TOPICS.

Have your plumbing properly done and save doctors bill. See Ashton & GarEity.
 Only two more days of Gillmors clear- ing sale After that store will close for eight or ten days. Glllmor wants to rent a double house or six rooms.
 Another list of bargains from the well selected Thatcher stock is announced by Kamak to-day. It will repay an investi- gation.
 Children's suits for ninety-eight cents at the Upssn, Singleton < Co. Pants IS cents. d
 More special bargains are quoted by Curran to-day.
 Board and room wanted in private family by young man.
 Finest goods in Waterbury at prices you pay for poor stock. at the Waterbury Grocery Cos store.
 Woman wanted to do homework. Room s, American bnildipg.
 Lady's gold watch lost near ths ssAs@,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
SOU'AFORO MILLS.

To be Occupied by the Box company of
 shelton.
 The paper mills At South: ,rd, owned by the White lS Wells @ If thus city. are to be occupied by officers ot the National Folding box and Paper Co of Shelton. so a Connecticut Associated Press dispatch to the DEMOCRAT this afternoon states For some time the shelton company has been dissatisfied with the way things have been running. the syndicate having cradually taken Its st class of work. It was learned to-day that E Shtl- ton Cornell. manager of the company. had resigned and would establish busi- ness at the Southford mills. It will be re membered that an effort was made to dis pose of the Southford property to the city at the time QuasSapAug WAS among the possi- bllitles as water supply for Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
OPPONENT CAPTURED.
The Consolidated Appoints Colonel
 Hsft to an Important Posttion.

The Consolidated Appoints Colonel
 Hsft to an Important Position.
 It is announced that Colonel H. N. Heft. president of the Bridgeport Traction company. has been appointed to take charge of the electric equipment of the New York. New Haven < Hartford rail- road. He is now experimenting the ex- periments on the Nantasket branch, where he has already set up 1.500 horse power engine. Colonel Heft came from Pennsyl- vania two years ago. built handsome mansion on Park avenue. Bridgeport, and was the head of the capitalists who bought out the street railway system. In intro ducing electricity and extending the lines, he came into violent contact with the New York. New Haven < Hartford Railroad Go. and he recently expressed his determination to fight the road in the United States supreme court on the ques- ton of his right to cross the steam road tracks at grade near the station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
MUNICIPAL LIGHTING.

Representative Hall Introduces Bi1l
 in the Interest of wRterbury-The
 Bridge Scandal to Re InvestigNted.N
 HARTFORD. Feb 12-The house was called to order at o'clock this afternoon.
 Representative Turnbull of New Britain introduced an act providing a penalty of not more than $50 and costs and thrae months in jail. upon any tenant who shall defraud a landlord,
 Representative Watrous of Hartford in troduced new fire CSC pc bill. It pro- vides that every story over the first on public buildings and tenement houses of more than three families. shall be pro- vide1 with either outside stairways or fire escapes.
 Representative Clark of Haddam intro duced bill providing that in towns which are divided into voting districts. and which shall vote in favor of granting liquor licenses. such licenses shall not be granted in districts which shall vote no ! license.
 \ resolution calling for an investi gation of the East Hartford bridge scandal was | introduced by Representative Watrous and | the judiciary committee was made the tri- bunal before which the matter will be tried.
 Representative Clark offered a bill pro- viding that every child hereafter born in this state shall be named within three ,'ays after birth.
 George L. Welton. who has been con- fined to his home for the past ten days | suffering from an attack of the grip, was out to-day.
 Judge Elmer by request introduced another corrupt practices bill. Representative Hall of Waterbury in troduced bill exempting Waterbury from the provisions of the statute concerning the establishment by citizens of plants fol the manufacture of gas and electricity. In the senate an act amending the char ter of the Bridgeport Traction Co was re
 ferred. also an act amending the Bridge l port city charter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
NO DEMAND YET MADE.
\ Bill For the Protection of Cities Ma,
 Re

\ Hill For the Protection of Cities May
 Re Introduced.
 So far no demand has been made on the city of New London for return of tue license fee paid to allow the Conlons to carry on a she sale some time ago says the New London Day. It k no great matter in this particular case, but the aggregate of such cases would be large if all hands should make up their minds to secure the repayment of the license fees paid to the city.
 If the Conlon Brothers carry out their intention of collecting all <he license fees illegally paid by them under the decision of the supreme court it will make quite sum. and really there appears to be no defense that any city can set up. though it may be possible to secure the passage of some bill through the present general assembly that will take care of cities in the future and pass the supreme C0UFt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
DOWN rAt .ALLs> NO1eS

Doings of a Day in Naugatuek and
 Union City.
 NAuaArucK, Feb 12 Quarantine has been removed from the Polish boarding house at Union City. where the two cases or scarlet fever have been located since January ?. There were over thirty people in the house. but fortunately as vet no others have contracted the disease. The rooms have been fumigated, painted and the walls covered with lime, while the clothing and bedding were put through the boiling process.
 There is a large sale of tickets for the Kings Daughters charity medley at the parish house on Thursday night. The price being only 25 cents very many have purchased tickets with no expectation of attending,
 Mrs 0. F. Lander. in honor of Miss Morrell. will entertain the Eight Whist club tomorrow evening.
 A couple of our citizens enjoyed the fes- tivities of the Circle Franchise de Liar monie Masque ball at the Garden, New York city. last night.
 Do not forget the Boston Rivals at the Parish honse to- night. It is seldom our citlzens have a chance to hear as fine tal- ent as will be presented.
 John O'Loughlin, who has been ill foE acme time with consumption. died last night. The funeral of George Mills. who died suddenly on Sunday from heart dis ease and grip, took place here to-day.
 The board of school visitors had a pro- longed session last night. There will be no regular meeting of tho board of bur- gesses until the first Tuesday in March. although special meeting may be called at any time.
 The K. of c. are requested to meet to- night at the office of W. J. Neary at eight o'clock. to make arrangements for the fu- neral of John OLoughlin, The members of First Division of Hibernians, also of Court Goodyear of Foresters are also each requested to meet at their meeting rooms ut the same time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
Ladies' Cotton Underwear.

Some bargains in underwear 25c 5Oc there
 about 200 dozens the lot they are under price 10 dog Night Gowns hamburg trimmed very fine muslin
 l.50, this sale | 10 doz Night Gowns very fine, $l p, this sale | dog Night Gowns 50 each slightly soiled g 50 ea One lot Corset Covers 75c, slightly soied 4 One lot Drawers, 75c, slightly soiled, 4 One lot Drawers, were Sl 33 slightly soiled, 9
 lot Corset Covers plain they cheap l5c price lot Corset Covers, slightly soiled S .OO 20 doz Corset Covers, hamburg trimmed at All Knit Goods of all kinds D than the
 marked price Just e-quarter of.
 About 50 Chdrens Coaks, of them oiled some
 of them perfect. for this sale third off the regular
 price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
MAY DINE ON ALL TRAINS,

Consolidated Road to Abolish Restau-
 rants all Along the Line.
 In the spring the Consolidated road will put dining CATS on all its lines. The cars will be for the use of all passengers. The dining cars which are now run on the road are for the exclusive use of passen- gers who ride in the parlor cars.
 Many. if not all. of the depot restau- rants on the lines of the Consolidated road will be abolished in May. When this is done the road will derive what profit there Is in feeding the travelling public from its dining clrs. The depot restaurants aIe nov conducted by outside parties who pay for the privilege.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-12
ere are other reasons,
xxx Cottons and Domestics.

One Bleachcd Sheeting, yard wide 34c yd One Beached Sheetng yard wide worth 1c 5c yd One Pride of the West, worth l2 l-2c for 7c yd One bale Brown Shcetng regular price 64c for 44c yd 10 pieces Continental, 40 inch, worth Sc, for 6sc l5 pieces Continental 36 inch, worth 1c, for 5ic All our 75c Table Damasks for this sale SIC All our S9c Table Damasks for this sale 63c All our $l .25 Table Damasks for this sale 97c 15O yds Turkey Red Table Inen regular 39c for 25c POO yds Turkey Rcd Table Linen regular price 25c for l9c p doz damaSk towels fancy borders worth R 2c this sale 5c l5 pieces Gloss Towelng regular &c., this sale 5c l5 pieces Twied TOwelng regular price l0c this sale l5 pieces Brown Crash owcHg regular price &c., this sale Everything in 25c Dress CCods l6c yd Everything ill 39c Dress Goods 26c yd Everything in 50c Dress Goods at SIG yd Everything in 75c Dress Goods 53c yd Everything ill Sl.0 Dress Goods at 69c yd
 And in Wash Goods. Ginghams, Prints, Cambrics.
 we have them at ridiculous for this sale.