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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
FAST FREIGHT WRECKED.
Three Men and Ten Valuable Horses Were
 Killed.

HoRNELLsvILLE. \. Y, May 13.-A bad wreck took place on the weSm sl division of the Erie .hfeAGLlilos west q Plere. Fast freight No. 92 was thrown fn the ditch by a broken wheel, and ten cars were piled up in a confused heap. The accident oc- cured when tho train was making fast time, and the cars were on that account completely shattered.
 One of the cars that was in the wreck was from Mercer, Pa, and contained horses that were boing taken east to enter the races There wore Is horses in this part that were attended by their groomS.
 Three men were killed in the wreck, and all of them were grooms. Their names are unknown. Foster, one of the managers of the car of horses, had several ribs, both arms and leg broken It is thought that besides this he has sustained internal in iuries. The physicians say that he cannot live
 Two other men whose names are un. known were severely injured. Patrick Shannelly, n brakeman, was thrown In the air when the accident occurred. An ankle was broken. and his head was badly cut Ten of the horses that wCro in the car woro killed.
 Following is list of thc killed and in- jured. Killed are:
 .. M. Stewart of Mercer, Pa, owner of i6 horses; Robert Platter, Mercer, Pa, a well known horse buyer, and an unknown negro groom
 The injured arc l.. P Foster, Sandy Lake. Pa, owner of two horses, and Pat rick Shannclly, brakeman.
 There were 1 1 horses killed. Their names cannot be learned, as Poster is insensible and the names are not on waybills. In stead of ten cars there were 80 in the train, drawn by engine G32, Conductor Hartnett and J. A Oakes, engineer. The car containing the horses was telescoped and the men thrown into the front and where the horses piled onto them. Stew. art was found under three horses. ' ter head was cut off, and Stewards intestine: projected.
 The killed and injured wero taken tc Hornellsville Brakeman Shannelly had 6 narrow escape from death. He was found under a car door with a dying horse vio lcntly kicking him, Everything is being | done cor the injured men. but Foster can not live. All trains arriving from Buffalo are ovcr five hours late.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
JOEL cHANprER HARRIS.
tFfse- Author of 'FUnele Remus" at Ills
 Home In Atlanta.
Especial COrrespondence.


 ATLANTA, May 6.-Joel Chandler Har- ris, Jr., or U. O. as he is called, has just passed his eighth birthday. He is a sturdy little chap, not unlike his father in many ways. Mir. Harris has always promised his son that he could have his first big dinner on this birthday; also that he would stay at home and share it with him. At first it was thought only to have the small com panions of our young friend, but Mrs. Harris kept adding to her list and decided to give n luncheon to the grown up folks Ut 1 and a childrcn's party later.
 The Harris home is situated at West End, Atlanta's suburb, and might be called country home in the city. There arc acres and acres of ground, all laid off in terraces, flower beds, trees of all descrip- tions and a fine vegetable garden. Mir Harris has never got over his fundncss for the country and will not part with an inch of his ground, nor does he like to do away with any of the trees. At present, the home is like spring itself, with the green leaves and shrubbcry, balmy air and the thousands of birds that fit from buugh to bough.
 Mir. Joel Chandler Harris is a shy man. as tho world knows. When the lntcrna- tioual League of Clubs met in Atlanta many of the delegates hada great curiosity to 1tNCt ana SUc MT. Harris. But they came away disappointed. Not one conven- tion did he attend, and few were the pco- | be iItluGuccu. several of them went to his office and came upon him unawarcs. | They introduced themselves or wrrc intro 1 duccd and were kindly invited to sit down. Just havc q chair. I'll soon be | through, said Mir Harris. The visitor ac- | ccptcd the invitation. Time passed. Mir. Harris continued writing. The visitor still remained seated, and Mr. Harris kept on with his pen scratching, seemingly for | gctful of the prcSrnc" of his distinguished I guest or rgur>ts-somctimc> there were two | or three.
 When patience had ceased to he Il virtue and an intuition told the stranger to wait no longer, then did he mako a move. "Oh, 1 arc you grUing:" asked Mir Harris looking up surlrt-cd. Come, sir, to sec mo again, Am sorry l am SO busy today" And SC | the visitor left n0t to rrturn.
 | Mir Harris w0?o his Sunday clothes tC the office Tuesday, SO there would be nc time l It in dT,'ssing when he came back ut l2:3n He did not get of, as is his GUS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
urnmarIc IrIIIcIsIn.

This is what tho critic of the New York Snickcrsnco wrote regarding tho play, ''The Pushed In Face" on its premiere at the Klu Klux thcater:
 ''The piece is called q comedy. There is really abo1t us much fun in it as there is in having tooth pulled. It is n remark ably strong play, almost as strong as linn burger cheese. The leading comedian is the funniest man on earth in his own esti- nation, doubtless, but in nobody else's. His place is in Bowery tragedy. There was very full house last night, for at the end of the first act everybody was driven to drink. In the third act the vast audi ence rose as one man and applauded fran tically when somebody in tho gallery hit the comedian with an ancient egg. The leading lady was loudly encored when she fell down and split her tights. She was a great beauty, and her voice was magnifi- cent once perhaps, but not within the last quarter Of century. All the members of the company fairly outdid themselves in adding to the depressing gloom of the oc- casion. This comedy may be called a thousand nights entertainment, for after q first view of it it will haunt the spectator at least that length of time. Delirium tremens would be infinitely preferable.
 And here is what tho clever manage ment quoted from the criticism in the nd- vertisments the following day:
 THE PUSHED IN FACET
 The Greatest Comedy of the DayI
 Big Hitl Big Hitl Big Hit!
 What the distinguished critic of The Snickersnce says of it:
 "A remarkably strong play. The leading comedian is the funniest man on earth There was a very full house last night. In the third act the vast audience arose as one man and applauded frantically. The leading lady was loudly encored. She was great beauty, and her voice was magnificent, All the members of the company fairly outdid themselves. This comedy may be called A Thousand Nights Entertainment" "-Now York World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
Nine Men

in ten work in order that they may enjoy the comforts of life. Some work harder and have less than others, because their money is spent in useless ways and they don't know where to buy the right thing when they want it. People often ask us why is it our store is always full of GUS toners, whether one comes early or late we are always busy. The reason is plain. Every wage earner has come to realize that by trading with us on the Weekly Payment basis. they can buy frst-class reliable clothing for Women, Men and Children, and have money enough left from their weekly earnings to pay all other expenses of the house. Our stock this year is larger than ever before, and in our Dress Goods department you will find all the spring shades and colors at prices equal to any other place in the city. We employ no agents or peddlers. Persons represent irg themselves as such are swindlers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
A Big Drive in Baby Carriages Will last all this Week. Don't Fail to See Our Line and
 Compare Prices.
ST AN ING

w the so-callcd dull times. we are able to keep an extra force of men at work delivering goods. ',Thc Merry Wives of Windsor" were not half as merry as the wives who use the Quaker Range. They are the greatest coal savers as wcllSaS the sureSt and >wittcSt bakers. Have you seen those hall trees from $50 up! Nothing makes your hall look so homclkc and cozv as one of those hall trees. Our line of couchcS i> large in volume sand great i'll variety.
 he corduroyS arc the favoritcS. Look at our pretty Parlor Suit for S25. and you will wonder why we do the business. Our 4o,- 900 feet of floor space k GOV cred with Furniture. Carpets. Crockcrv. StovC.. Ranges. etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
A. p. A. PLANS.
Boys and Girls to Be Admitted to a Junior
 Association.

Association.
 MuwAUKEE, May 13.-Tho supreme council of the A. F. A. closed its session in this city, and its last acts were among the most important of the weeks work. Tho Junior A. r. A. was organized, which will bo under the jurisdiction of the SUI preme council of the United States and will reach into Canada and England. Boys and girls aged II to Is will be eligible to membership. It is proposed to teach the children patriotism, and it is understood that the society will not be of the ironclad, oath bound order.
 It was also decided to have n national political board, to be composed of members from different states, who shall be appoint ed by the state councils, President Tray ner will appoint committee of tivo to meet with council of patriotic organiza tions at Washington Dec. 10. to tako under consideration the question of tho campaign of 1896. It is the intention to unity tho action of tho various patriotic organizations. Tho committee will also have charge of the A. r. A. legislation that is to be urged before congress includ- ing the proposed sixteenth amendment prohibiting the appropriation of public money for secular purposes, the citizenship act etc,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13


 Decision of April S-A Fight to Be Made For the Repeal of the Law Under the Leadership of Wilson of Brooklyn.
 WAsHINGTON, May l3-Justice Jackson of tho supreme court left for Philadelphia Sunday to consult n specialist in kidney diseases. He will return here in a day or two. but will probably leave for Tennessee before the court reConvenes on the goth inst.
 At tho consultation of the justices Sat urday Justice Jackson voted. with Jus tices Brown, White. Harlan and Shiras, to sustain the cOnstitutiOnality of the income tax law, and tho vote when announced next Monday will stand to i in favor of the law. It is learned that Justice Jack son S attitude was understood by his col leagues on the lonch before he came to Washington. He has at all times been fully advised as to the merits of the case and was furnished with tEe record and the lawyers briefs, so that he was fully pre- pared to vote when the justices mot in con 1 sultatiun.
 His only reason for coming to Washing ton was 10 grHtify the desire of the court 1 to have the income tax case settled decis- | lively. so that the court would not be left divided on such an important question, with the possibility of endless litigation. Their Views Unchanged. 1 It Is learned, morcovor that tho rcargu. ment did not change the views of single 1 justice, and those points which were de cidcd unconstitutional in the original | opinion arc still held to Do so. It is said that some If the :ncmbors of the court | aru disposed to believe that tho majority may have gone little too fAr in exempt | ing rents from the income tax but the vote taken saturday did not show any | change of heart among those who voted tC exempt rentals and stute and municipal | bonds
 The coming decision upholdinG the law l will not by any means terminate the fight l to overthrow tho income tax, although il will enable the treasury officials to collect tho small revenue to bo derived from il with less embarrassment than if the rear gumCnt had not occurred Tho taxpayer: will now havo no further appeal except tt congress-
 An organized movement has already be gun for the repeal of the tax. Representa- tive Elect Francis Wilson of Brooklyn ha: been selected 10 lead the fight for repeal 1T the house next December A thoroughly | conducted campaign will he made against the law in every city and hamlet in th' United States with q view to presenting to congress q monster petition urging tn, 1 immediate repeal of the tax. Tho machin cry necessary to accomplish tliS end wa ] constructed TriOr to tho order If tho cour for d rrargument but when the Cour ! agreed to reopen tho caso proI e Aings wCr suspended pending nction by the court
 It wGs generally thought at the closo 0 the arguments of McssrS Chuato and Guth rio that tho law would lo o>rrthrown, bu the action of Justice Jackson has disap pointed tie hopes of its opponents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Ex-Governor Ira J. Chase of Indiana died at Lubec, Me, of erysipelas.
 Otto Kenhitz, a German opera singer, became violently insane in New York.
 In the Black Hills, in South Dakota, four inches of snow fell Saturday night.
 The United States customs officials have unearthed a gang of fsmugglerSwhose head quarters arc in Montreal.
 Princeton defeated Harvard in the open ing game of tho intercollegiate baseball series by the score of to 2.
 Lord Rosebery embarked on board the admiralty yacht Enchantress at Ports mouth for 8 cruise in the channel for the bsnnfit of his health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
Havoc by Lightning.

BoLIVAE. N I., Nay 13--A terrific rain and hailstorm. accompanied by vivid lightning, devastated this neiGhbUrhood. Edward Iiallork, a farmer, while stand ing in his Enrn was struck ny lightning and instantly killed \ farmland named John shook was alSl knocked sensolesS, but recovered A horse standing in stall near by was killed. \ large barn on the farm of Willis Wilcox near hero was struck by lightning and burned. Loss, $l,OO0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
PATRIOTS WIN.
Cuban Rr>oIutIonists Defeat the spanish
 Forces In Rig Rattle.

Forces In Big Rattle.
 TAMPA, Fla, May l3.-irivAto advicrs received here from the CuInn revolution nry leaders say that big battle was fought al Burycv, province of Puerto Principe, between Come. tho Cuban leader, and SalcedO the spanish commander Gomez was victorious annihinting the Spanish troops, killing and capturing more than LOGO men and great quantities ot ammu- milton and army stores. The hattie lasted four hours and was hard fought.
 Men from the plantations are joining the insurgents hourly Fifty from tho sugar plantations around Copselacion dol Sur, well armed with rifles, joined the roy OlutiOniSts Saturday.
 The ranks of the insurgents arc filling up from the small towns and plantations All labor has been stopped ill tho province of Puerto Principe laborers are 1locking to Gomez. Thousands arc joining him. All work in the outlying provinces is at a standstill The Cutan patriots hero arc jul bilant over tEc news.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
Tried Suicide Twice.

DuLUTH May 13.-Mrs. Mary F. Mo Cammcrnn. a widow, 45 years of age, whose home is in Detroit. tried to commit suicide here During the night she took poison in hor room at the Spald- ing hotol, but her stomach refused to tain it. and the attempt was unsuccessful. Tho next morning she throw herself off one of the docks into the bay. Sho was rescued some minutes afterward and is still alive. General dcspondency is tho
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
nnmnce Dome by n Wild Engine.

HAzlEToN. Pa, May l3.--An engine of the Delaware, Susquchanna and Schuyl- kill road ran away from its yard at Drifton, and, descending a sharp grade on the main lino of tho LChich Valley, crashed into q passenger train which had been stopped at tho station. No ono was injured, but the passengers woro frightened, the engine was disnantlcd and the rear coach of the train badly damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
stock Killed by Lightning.

LEROY. N. Y., May l3.-No less than seven horses and thrco cows were killed by lightning in the storm around Leroy. Dur ing the storm a cloud burst at North Leroy, which completely filled the roads with Wa ter and in some places rendered them i'm passablc. Grapevines and other small fruit shrubs wore completely battered down by the hail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13

JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS. MRS. HARRIS. tom, in front of the house, but rode to the end of the block and came in by side gate. Mrs Harris had well played her part of hostess, and most of the guests had ar rived. All were asking for MT. Harris. ..
 Ut would he just like him not to come in. know him so we'll remarked grn- tleman. Its n surprise to me he ever consented to Ior present. ''
 Well, Inc couldn't very well get out of it." laughed Mrs Harris. Hes been promising J. C. SD long, and he believes in keeping his word with the children. If you will excuse me, I'll g" and see if his car Is coming"
 The car had come from town and gone back again, 50 the servant told Mrs. liar ris. She walked out tu the dining room, and there on the vcranda sat the truant.
 Why, Mir. Harris isn't this nice way for n host to be? How long havc you been here and come into the parlor right away" sho said Ia him.
 ''Oh, Lord mo-" answered he. I'm not going in there. They'll think I'm de taincd down town. I'm enjoying this game now and the boys cant give me up. (IIc was watching two or three little fCl- lows at their game of marblcs.) I'm the umpire. No, I'm not going to stir from here. said u hC nome Tor lunCn, and that didn't mean I was to sit down and talk to lot of people. Just say m sick dead or anything hut"-with q wave of the hand-"I'm not going in there"
 But he yielded to her persuasions-and followed her into tho hall and assisted in making every one feel quite Complimcntcd and was very glad indeed to sec them. The Harris table is naturally a long on". There arc five children, but it had been extended almost twice tho length to accommodate lho guests invited When the guests Nr;r' seated, all but Mir. Harris had something to say He sat as meek as III rusc, not vcnturing to put in the smallest share to tho conversation. He seemed to enjoy the talk of others, | but not onCc did he comment on what they were saying With him, it was the silvcry silence. He occasionally remarked to the | lady 'xt to him: This is mighty good. 1 What do yOu reckon if is:" Or: This is the first tune I ever ate anything like this.
 You know I don't go in society, and my wifc hs never hcrn used to this kind of cookins: and wouldn't know from Adam how to fix ii. wish we had birthday lunches all the time"
 | At o'clock tho guests took their dcpar- turc to mako room for the littlc folks just coming in. l forgot to say that J. C. liar | ris, .Jr, promises to bc a handsOmcr man | than tho senior member of tho family. MT. | Harris is getting a new book ready for publication, to be out in early summer. l T.EnNORA SUEEuAE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
LABORERS KIDNAPPED.
White Louisiana Farmers Took Arkausa
 Negro Help by Force.

Negro Help by Force.
 LITTLE ROCK, May 13.-Reports havo reached here from Ouachita county, Ark, of the wholesale Kidnapping of negroes by white men from l.ouisiaEa-farmers liv- ing adjacent to the Arkansas line who needed farm labororS, When laborors were needed they crossed into Arkansas, selected the negroes they wanted and took them into Louisiana by force,
 A similar dispatch from Eldorado says Judge Smith of OuachitA county has con vened a special grand jury to investigate the recent outrnacs of this character In somo cases tho kidnapors have been seen driving before them like so many sheep a bunch of negroes with their arms pinoncd and tied together.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
Destroved bv a Forest Fire.

ORANGE, Mass. May 19.-A forest fire started near Wendell depot yesterday and going in northerly direction burned nearly 500 acres of waste woodland and much valuable timber land, destroying also tho Harris sawmill and some occupied houses
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
rroops Eendr to Mnreh on strlkers.

DULUTH, May l3-Duluth is in battle array, nearly ali of tho various military companies being at the armory waiting to see which company will be selected to go to Virginia to qucll the disturbances at the Franklin mine, where the employees went on a strike for an advance in wages
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
A Railroader's Prayer.
A railroad man is responsible for tF

A railroad man is responsible for the following prayer:
 70 Lord, now that I have Jagged thee, lift my feet from off the road of life and plant them safely on deck of the train of salvation! Let me use the safety lamp known as prudence, make all couplings in tho train with the strong link of thy love and let my lamp be the Bible. And, heavenly Father, keep all switches closed that lead off on the sidings, especially those with blind endl O Lord if it be thy pleasure, have every semaphore block along the line to show the white light of hope that l may make the run Of life without stopping And, Lord, give us the Ten Command ments as a schedule, and when I have finished the run, and have on schedule time pulled i2to the great station of death, may thou, the Superintendent of the Universe, say with smile: Well done, thou good and falthful servant. Come and sigu the pay roll and receive your check for eternal happiness. '''.-- Rahoboth Sunday Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
Insane Woman Murders A Priest.

PARIS, May l3-The woman Amelot. who murdered the Abbe dc Broglie has been found to be insane. Abbe de Broglie had been her confcssor, and she shot him under delusion that he had calumniatod
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
Cornell,s Henley Crew,

ITHACA. \. Y, May l3.-Coach Court ney has selected the following to make up CorneIls crew at tho Henley regatta Mathews, Spillman, Ia2er, Freeborn, Fennell, Hall, Lorne stroke, Hamilton, Dyer and Roe, and two others not Yet so. lected will he taken as substitutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
Gail Hamilton Seriously III.

WASHINGTON, May l3.-Mary Abbey Dodge, a cousin of Mrs. James G. Blaine and widely known as a writer under the nom do plume of Gail Hamilton. is seri- ously ill at the residence of Mrs. Blaine in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
Towboat Burned.

IRoNToN, O., May 13.-The towboat City of Charters owned by the Evansville burned to tho waters edge and sank at her dock lere.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
John MOriarty & co
 PROPRIETORS
Branch Warerooms of GEARY BROS
l39 East Main St.

WATERWAY. Apr 6, To Whom It May Concern: Are you in the market to buy piano Do you want medium priced piano; Do Do YOU prefer the finest piano tine world can produce? Or will you have high me dium. which forms the pleasant cont olna- ton of high quality and moderate PrlceF We have them Here is a list of pianos that are unquestionable, several of which lead the world They would be a credit to any nation. The sole aim of each maker is to attain the highest standard or excellence in perfection of scale, of tone of action. finish and of durability.
 The Liszt piano. Gildmeester < kroeger. Brown < Simpson. Matchless shaw F Muehlfeld < Co.
 C4II and see them at the Waterbury Fur nitnre Go. DE. NORTON, agent.
 Main warerooms
 l5O Orange St, New Haven, Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13
secretorv Gresham's Condition.

WASHINGTON May 13.-During the past 24 hours the improvement in Secretary Gresham's condition has been quito no ticeable He has had @ comfortable day and is reported better.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13

PARIS, May l3.-An American named John c. Ruck arrived at Calais last even ing, having crossed tho English channel in a cycle boat 24 feet long. He started from Woolwich on May 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-13

uovernor Morton has vetoed the bill giving county boards of supervisors the absolute power to order the reconstruction of bridges in the county.
 After being out for over 22 hours, the jury impanelcd to try Police Inspector Nc Laughlin of New York city announced that they had failed to agree upon a yer