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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-04-29

with this view, but the cheap men always
know moro about matters connected with
the stage than do jefferson and others Of
his class who arc invariably able to pack a
theatcr at advanced prices.
That Wilton Lackayc's friends were cor
rect in regarding him as n very fine char
acter actor is evidenced by the fact that his
acting as Du Mauricr's uncanny hypnotist,
Svcngali, in Paul NJ. Pottcr's tlramatiza-
ton of "Trilby," has created genuine
sensation. Lackaye has made the hit of
his life in this character part, which might
SO easily be ovcractcd or undaractCd that
the fact that he does neither indicates that
no is possessed of fine discrimination in
this sort of work and should unmistaka-
bly, point out to him he tlramat ic pathway
which he should tread in the future Mr..
Lackaye has for II long time had stellar
aspirations, and there is now no reasonable
doubt of his success provided he is able to
secure the proper vehicle for tho exploita-
ton of his great though somewhat peculiar
histrionic ability.
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BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Mrs Nicholas Roach of Hartford, who
has been visiting with the family of
Michael O'Brien of 81 Charles street, has
returned home.
Over a thousand persons witnessed a
game of base ball yesterday afternoon at
Riverside park between the Swamp Angles
and the st Thomas cadets. The former
were victorious by score of 90 to -. In
another end of the park the O'Connell
Rovers were practicing for a champion
hurting match, which will take place some
time next fall. Wonder what has become
of the Shamrocks?
At the last mass at st Patrick's
church yesterday Rev Father Duggan an
nouuced that the May deyotions would open
Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock and
will be held on Wednesday and Friday
evenings during the month of May. He
expected as many as could possibly spare
the time to be present at these devotions>
The children preparing &c first communioO
will attend instructions every evening this
week, as usual.
Does goat drink wateIP' is question
which a good many people in this section
would like to have answered. Since the
fine weather set in a large white goat has
been chained in the lot opposite the New
she is we'll fed on various kinds of diet no
one has ever seen her being carried drink
of water. and the question has been asked
if such animals use water. This morning
she held an old can in her mouth and was
looking towards the sidewalk as if she
would like to have it filed.
City treasurer P. F. Bannon of Law
renee street is lamenting the loss of his
handsome pug dog, Crib" which strayed
away from the house last week. MIR Ban
non would not sell the dog for any amount
of money and could not tell why the little
fellow should leave the home where he was
so we'll treated. Who knows but the coon
supper that took place in this part of the
town the other evening had something 10
do with his sudden disappearance.
The item in Saturdays DEMOCRAT has
set all the old timers talking about big
pigs and if one can believe what some of
them say there must have been some huge
porkers in Waterbury some time ago. A
man told a reporter this morning that he
when the people in his neigh
borhood used to vie with each other to see
which would have the heaviest hog to
butcher at Thanksgiving time and that it
used to be a common practice for all the
men to spend the Sunday calling from one
hog pen to another guessing on the
weight of different pigs. The heaviest
one ever saw" he said. "was owned by a
man who lived on Baldwin street. He
weighed 800 pounds. This was some time
in 1867 when pork was SIG hundred and
the man realized $12S on it. At that time
it paid to raise pigs. but now one does not
get enough out of them for his trouble"
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u VIII tIIIs UTUVVsG
THE DIXIE DISASTER,
More Than One Hundred and Fifteen Per-
sons Reported Drowned.

More Than One Hundred and Fifteen Per-
sons Reported Drowned.
EPINAL, France. April e9.-The list Of
the fatalities caused by the breaking Of
the great Bouzey dixie in the Epinal dis
trict of the NOsges increases every hour
One hundred and fifteen deaths have al
ready been reported. but only so bodies
have been recovered 1t Is believed that
the death list will be greatly in excess Of
the figures above given when all the dis
tricts devastated are hoard from. 1t is
supposed that many of the dead were
swept into isolated places, where it will
be a long time before the bodies are found.
The whole region over which tho thou.
sands of tons OF water swept in a resist
less flood is strewn with every sort of
wreokage, and the whole country presents
a most desolate aspect. Six brigades Of
gendarmes have arrived, and they have
been detailed to act as guards. Every at
tempt is being made to reorganize the dis
trict, but this is rendered difficult by the
waters.
The Aviore, n small. narrow stream is
now in some places a mile and q half
wide Tho railway, especially in the 81
cinity of the Darnieulles station, was torn
up, rails and ties were swept away and
the establishments destroyed. Nearly ev.
cry bridge on the line of the flood was
either destroyed or so badly damaged that
they will have to DO rebuilt
The construction of the dixie was COM
menced In 1879 and finished in 1854. In
1889 1t was greatly strengthened. Il was
of heavy masonry. $50 yards long, &c feet
high and 66 feot thick at the base. The
masonry was carried into the ground to Q
depth Of 80 feet below the level OF the val
ley. into which the reservoir discharged
XCatarS
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WASHINGTON. April 29.-The dispatches
received from London and Costa RIGA
throw good deal of additional light on
the attitude of the administration in re-
gard to the Nicaraguan incident.
1t is evident that both the United
States and tho Central American repub-
lies were anxious to secure peaceful set
tlemont of the difficulty by the payment
Of the indemnity demanded by Great Brit
ain for the expulsion of Consul Hatch.
But it is not believed in official circles
that Nicaragua will carry her resistance
much further. Public sentiment in MIC
Aragua, it Is believed, has compelled Pres
ident Zelaya to make a show of resistance,
but it is confidently believed that rather
than suffer the seizure Of other ports or
bombardment she will comply and pay the
indemnity.
There is some difference of opinion hero
as to whether the declaration Of Nicaragua
that Corinto is closed as q port Of entry
Will be recognized. 1t is plainly within
the power of any country to close q port
in time of peace, and Senator Morgan ex-
pressed the opinion that I'm this way Mica
ragua could prevent England from collect
ing revenue. but this country has always
maintained, and in this we have been
sustained by international custom, that in
SANoh ~ OAoSo eho pOIt al euectlNe DlOck-
AIDE must be sustained. England insisted
upon this when tho United States declared
the Confederate ports closed during tho
war.
For the purpose of learning the real sit
nation respecting affairs at Corinto, DR..
thurman, the Nloaraguan minister, sent q
telegram of inquiry to his government A
dispatch came in reply from the minister
OF foreign affairs at Managua confirming
the report that the British are in posses
sion. the dispatch saying. "Corinto Is to-
day under the British flag"
The minister does not know whether
his government has declared Corinto a
closed port but he is of opinion that such
q stop has been rosorted to. DIR. Guzman
made negative reply when asked wheth-
er he had any news as to whether his gov
eminent had changed Its attitude aad had
ieksh any lsRRt b bAtLsiy TIE ashieiI1a GO
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Urged Nicarnrnn to pax.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rioa, April e9.-It is
learned authoritativoly that the Central
American republics-Guatemala, San Sal
vndor and Costa Rica-strongIy urged
Nicaragua to pay the SIS, 600 indemnity
to Great Britain. President Yglesias oven
went so far as to offer to contribute one
fifth of the amount, but popular senti-
ment in Nicaragua was so set against
England that the administration decided
not to yield. and Ahc only response roceiv-
ed by President Yglesias to his offer was
copy Of Nicaragua's answer to Admiral
Stephenson's ultimatum.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-04-29

HoNGKoNG, April %. - Serious dis
turbances have broken out on the island
of FOrmOsa On April % the Chinese SOL
dicrs killed their general. The governors
bodyguard attacked the mutinous soldiers,
and so men were cut to pieces and so
wounded The Chinese artillery threatened
to fire on any vessel leaving the island
with treasure. Tho savages are coming
down from the hills to attack the Chinese
and others, and the position of the whites
on the island Is critical,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-04-29
SCENE IN A CHURCH,
Minister Irotcsts Against the Marriage of a
Divorced Man.


LONDON, April 29.-Theodore Brinck-
man, son Of Sir Theodore Brinckman,
was married in st. Marks church TO a
stepdaughter Of Lord Aylesford There
were eight bridesmaids The service was
full choral, and the attendance was large
and fashionable. During the ceremony
there was an exciting interruption which
caused no end of comment.
The bridegroom, who is major of the
Third battalion of the Bluffs, was married
in 1888. Last year his wife secured a di-
vorce from him. When the clergyman
came to that part Of the service reading,
IF any man can show just cause, " etc.
tho Rev Father Black. who was in the
gallery, arose, and amid great excitement
began reading an objection to the mar
rage. The clergyman proceeded with the
service, and Father Black continued in a
loud voice to read his protest. which was
based on the fact that Mr.. Brinckman
was a divorced man.
The reading of the protest was greeted
with misses and caused general disorder
in the church. Father Black, supported
by the Duke of Newcastle and Others left
the church when it was found that the
protest was unheeded, and the marriage
ceremony was then concluded.
For some time past the members of the
English Church union have been protest
ing against the marriage of divorced per
sons in churches. The scene was associat-
cd with this protest
THE DIXIE DISASTER
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-04-29

MADRID April 29,-Marshal de Cam
pos, captain general of Cuba, has drawn
up plan OF campaign against tho rebels
He will go to Santiago do Cuba in three
or four days from Havana Bands of reb-
els under command Of Capote, Miro and
Carballe pillaged a small township on
Wednesday last. They were pursued by
government troops, and in n skirmiSh that
ensued the insurgents lost one killed and
three wounded. Marshal de Campos has
telegraphed to tho government to send to
Cuba additional surgeons and q commits
Sariat corps
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Natural Gas Wrecks Residences.

PITTsBURG, April 80. At Edgewood
the residence Of Attorney a. l. Spindler
was blown apart by an explosion Of nat
ural gas. Rebecca Spindler was probably
fatally injured by falling. Her sister
Mary and Officer Selilner were seriously
but not fatally burned. The explosion was
followed by two others, which wrecked
the adjoining dwelling houses Of A. L
Swift Professor ID. W. Downing and T.
A. Johnston.
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WILTON LACKAfc.
An Actor Who Has Made the Hit of His
Life as SvenGali In "Trilby."

Wilton Lackayc has been an actor and
n high priced one, for II good many years,
during the greater portion of which time
he has been what is known rs u leading
Juvenile To that gentleman the lover
parts are usually assigned, and in most
cases he is required TO speak words and do
things which in real life would render a
man a fit subject fer a commission dc lu-
natico inquirendo.
Lackayc's friends have always contend
ed that he is essentially u character actor,
but most mummcrs resent this, preferring
TO do leading straight" business as they
are possessed of the absurd idea that it is
n grade higher in the scale of dramatic art.
OF course Joe jefferson does not coincide
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-04-29

Ladies fine Wei kid button and lace
shoes, razor. Baltimore and common
sense toes. were SO. now 81 40
Ladies' ine French kid shoes, button
and lace, made on the latest lasts,
good value at 50 rs, now 200
Ladies' Oxford Ties, now 40
Ladies' fine Oxford Ties. regular price
$2.25. now rs
Ladies' very fine Kid Oxford ties, all
style toes. regular price 81. now SO
Children's shoes lie up
Children's kid spring heel shoes 40
Misses kid spring heel shoes As
Mems working shoes for 50
Mems calf shoes. all style toes, in con-
gress and lace, now SO
Mems calf shoes. congress and lace.
were 50. now 1.25
Mems hand sewed welt shoes. con-
gress and lace. made on all the lat
est lasts. regular IS shoes. now 2.75
Our mems russell shoes for style. At
aud wear cannot be beat for twice
the price. 50 so
Mems patent leather shoes. latest
style. regular price $3.50. now 500
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Fire In An InhAne AaYlum.

WATKINS. n. Y. April 20.-Fire broke
out at tho State Hospital For the Insane 81
Willard, on Seneca lake, and before the
hospital fire department could get It IN
der control it had destroyed the kitchen.
laundry, bakery and tailor shop. which
were in an extension back of the middle
section Of the main building. Luckily no
nna was I'm jurad
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forth in the British ultimat|Tm

IuIlu IN INC brltlsh uItlmatum.
A reporter read to the minister the pro-
test against the action of the British made
by President Zelaya. DIR. Guzman listen
ed intently. but made no comment.
The report that the government of Cos
ia Rica had volunteered to pay one fifth of
the indemnity demanded by Great Britain
was also news to the minister such a
thing is possible " he said, with a shrup
or the shoulders. They are very patri-
otic but / have no information ON the
subject
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40
Different
Kinds
Of
Refr1gera-
tors
ARE NOW ON OUR FLOOR.
ARE NOW ON OUR FLOOR.


Come i'll and take your
choice. They are the best in
the market and run from $50
up. They are all warranted.
Our line of Carpets is attract
ing the attention of everybody
and the sales were never so
large. Ask to see our line Of
Border Carpets. Our Glen
wood and Quaker Ranges arc
having a large run. Our whole
line of Furniture, covering 40
600 square feet, must be seen
to be appreciated.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-04-29
CURRANS
TELEPHONE CALL 1872
Special Sale Of Silks, Dress Goods
and Wash Goods,
MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,

From this forth choice collection of Spring Silks and Dress
Goods under the knife Our great has ALWAYS been
moving goods III their season. matter what the loss We
nave "o1od advantage IN so dong stock that might be
carried into another and deprecated in value ned
INTO money and steady more and more
loyal While hundreds OF new likewise attracted Our
stock III excellent condition. anyone CONTEMPLATING
having new dress this will find this excellent oppor
tunity. rFN
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SITUATION AT CORINTO.
The British Flag Floats Over
the Custom House There.
NICARAGUA STILL REFUSES TO PAY.

The NicRraguan Government Nav Declare
the Fort of Corinto Observation-Disclosures
at Washington Have No Aid to Offer and
Advise the Little Republic to Settle.
CoRINTo, Nicaragua, April 29.-Taking
advantage of tho uneasiness that is mani
testing itself throughout the Nicaragua
republic in consequence of England's oc-
pupation of CorintO, the opposition party
Is making an attempt to overthrow the
present administration by force Of arms.
The government is aware of the scheme
and is adopting measures to nip it in the
bud. Martial law has been proclaimed.
and recruits are being enrolled.
Rigoberto Cabezas, the governor of the
Mosquito territory, has been recalled, but
he refuses to surrender his authority I'M
less compelled TO dc SO by force General
Augustin Dupartc. the newly appointed
governor. leaves on Monday with large
number of men to reduce Cabezas to ODE.
dience.
business at Corinto is paralyzed The
custom house and tho postotfice both re-
main closed. The foreigners resident here
hope that the government will soon come
to terms
1t is rumorcd that Nicaraguas action
in this affair was prompted by advice re-
CelNeu from washington through Minister
Guzman.
1t is said that the British consul at Ma
nagua has been handed his passport
correspondent in Managua says that
reports are current there to the effect that
the government Of the United States dis
credits the news of the planting of the
English flag at Corinto The flags were
hOisted on the morning of the 27th and
have remained floating ever since.
The English appear to DO puzzled how
to act. There is reason to believe that they
will retaliate for tho closing of the port Of
Corinto by blockading San Juan del Sur
and Blueflelds.
The running of all trains is suspended,
and Corinto is practically in a state of
siege. No ono is allowed to bring provi-
sions into the neighborhood, and supplies
are running short Two patrols composed
of foreigners and marines guard the town
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Rad sher Afxul I'm IImho.

SIMLA, April e9.-Sher Afzul. who after
the murder of his nephew. the Mehtaro Of
Chitral. usurped the throne and besieged
DIR. Robertson. the British agent IN the
Chitral fort was captured Saturday, to-
gether with his brothers and 500 OF his
followers They are now in prison.
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Nerro Stnhhnd tn naath.

PoRT NORRIS, N. J.. April a9.-During
q street row at Long Beach. short dis
tance from this place, A. wilkes Booth
(oolored) was stabbed to death. The po-
lice have arrested Alexander Hayes and
three other negroes.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-04-29
Rehel., Heada HUNG ON thn aa,.. .

Hkebeb HeAda Hung ON tho Gates OF Fen.
FEE, April ga letter from the sui
tan has boon read in the mosque here an
nouncing a signal victory over the rebel
lious Rahama tribesmen at Marrakesh.
After the reading Of the letter the heads
OF 16 OF the rebels were suspen led from
one Of the Rntes Of the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-04-29
Representative Hitt.s condition.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-An unfavor-
able change in the condition of Represent
alive Hit of Illinois has occurred, and
his condition is less favorable than for
the past week.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-04-29
Japan Has Not Answered Yet.

BERLIN. April 29.-There is no founda-
ton for the statement that Japan has al
ready answer ID the protest made by Rus
sin, Germany and Franco against the an
ncxation of any portion Of the Chinese
mainland
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-04-29

NoRwALK, Conn, April 80. - The
wages at the Norwalk wo6leti mills have
bean raises 70 The scale In ep1hti0n before
- w. WsIs iss SSsi y =. 4 whsa
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Nicaraguans Much D,.apno,n,cd.

LONDON, April 29.-Advices received
here from Nicaragua state that the excite
ment throughout Nicaragua increases.
Great disappointment is expressed at
the failure of the United States to SECURE
some modification of Great Britain $ terms.
While tho conservative course pursued by
tho Washington government was fully OK
pccted by President Xolaya ana his cabi-
net. in view of the informal ion furnished
to them by the Nicaraguan minister at
Washington, the people generally believed
that the United States would interfere
The Nicaraguan government is exerting
itself TO restrain tho pUpulace. No indi-
cation has yet boon given of an immediate
intention to pay the indemnity although
the continued occupation of Corinto must
sooner or later prove very embarrassing to
Nicaragua.
Mr.. Bayard's request for hriof respite
in order that Nicaragua might pay tho in.
dcmnity in London, it is stated here, was
refused by Lord Kimberley. Had this
respite been granted, Nicaragua would
have borrowed the money in New York to
settle the British demand
The following semiofficial note was Is
sued from the foreign office last evening:
Up to now nothing has been officially
received regarding the course of events in
Nicaragua. No notification has been re-
ceivod of the landing Of blue Jackets, as
stated in the press dispatches. The alb
sence of information is believed to be due
to the fact that the telegraph lines have
been cut
No anxiety is felt as to the outcome of
the Earl Of kimberley's decided attitude.
There is not the slightest doubt that Mic
aIagua will accede to the British demands
Whatever may be tho extent Of the pres
rtauntFR6 hrinu n
the government will not hesitate to apply
II
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PROPRIETORS.
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WATERBURY,, Apr 6.
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We have them. Here is list of pianos
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Black Dress Goods.

We shall put on sale just FIVE pieces of
the best black silk finish henrietta,
46 inches wide. that was ever
shown from q counter for less than
S5c per yard for sue per yard. If
this is not Just as We say. get your
money back.
There are three pieces so inch all wool
extra fine India twill that is posi-
lively cheap for 90 per yard. For
this sale CSC per yard.
A large variety of black wool and mo-
hair brocades. the same goods sold
by us all season for l 25, for S9c a
yard
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Farms and City Homes To Rent.
Sc acre farm. house and rooms. Ia miles
from city, sac month 40 acre farm. houSehnd s
rooms. miles from city, SIS. acre farm
House, $ rooms. Wall street. IS.
Look at that 81. 900 farm. 20 acres. miles
out cheap at 81 800. Easy terms.
LANG i PHELAN,
rs Exchange Place. Real estate and Farm
Agents.