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Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

m beautiful city of Mount Vernon,
stsu m vas almost literally wiped out of ex-
'saee ,..nie on the evening Of the 10Th by a
prsa. no cyclone, which demolished the
loras ana better part of the town, fol-
sonsy oy fire which spread with
sort 1otiul rapidity, and completed the
va. VI obstruction. A loss of fifty lives
iuraa teported, while hundreds were in
bers falling buildings and flying tim
Cam evansville, Ind, and other adja-
esIs t C"HS were prompt in responding to
Obo. Oi hre apparatus and medical and
Cons @ssis lance. A meeting of the City
toln". was Immediately called for the
As,. Aoorhing to devise means OF re-
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

Mr.. HERBERT GLADSTONE taunted the
sovernment on it's ntter failure to prevent
ths progress of the plan of campaign, or
h supp ross the Irish National League.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

roprv nersons were kill ed in mine
-nJosion in the Krenzgraban coal mine,
eaar Kaiserlan tern, Bavaria, on the
18th.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled frem Various Sources.

ri,herios treaty, said to be salts :
factory to all parties was signed oy tne
Commissioners on the l4fh-
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

prssr.,s finance minister has prepared
r,,onatary measure for considera.
ron : by the council of the empire.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

MISS CLARA BARTON has just completed
an interesting report of the proceedings
Of the Fourth International Red Cross
conference, held at Carlesrhue, Baden,
lsst SAntember.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

Mr.. WILLIAM O'BRIEN's arraignment of
Chief Secretary Balfour in Parliament on
the 17th has raised him at single bound
to the position Of parl iamentary debater
Of the first rank.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

ASSISTANT SECRETARY MAYNARD has
Instructed customs officers that at quaran-
Hie stations under control of State or
WA authorities the Federal ustoms Off
Ss's O. must not interfere with reasonable
Iat Isa'e or local laws; but where such regu-
,a'lons conflict with Federal laws, the
saa raIoAs y officers must perform their duty,
supreme.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

" lhF late directors and officers of the
w., opolltan Bank of Cincinnati are
AIng tardy restitution by paying the
-lVIu's r. due from them to the bank.
ona i resident Means has paid the receiver
AN hundred and TWENTY-FIVE thousand
uOlars, uOl1 and George K. Duckworth has
No.. nau n''y thousand dollars on account,
asbtedness.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

J.D PYNE was convicted at Dublin on
the 18th Of melting resistance to the bail
ifs, and sentenced to three months i'm
prisonment. At the close of the trialIhe
was arrested on a similar charge.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

!, DURING the Congressional inquiry into
lne cause and conduct of the Reading
strikes, on the 18th, John Norris, of the
fnladelphia Record, stats tician Of
some note, showed from the books Of the
Reading company that instead of losing
a5OV0, 600 on mining operations since
Nib, the company has cleared 500, 900, 00O
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

COLLECTOR MAGoyE of the New York
custom house promised on the 18th to take
ac'lon IN few days against a local ring
u OPIUM smugglers, whose operations,
covering period Of years, will cause the
recent seizures of opium on the Canadian
frontier to pale into insignificance.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

RICHARD CAssIBoNE was sent to the
Vho State penitentiary on the 18th, for
s1 years, on thirty-two-year old sem
,ehce, for manslaughter, received in
aasklngum County in 1850. He broke
!aH after sentence was passed, and
was not discovered until two months
ago living at Chillicothe under an as
slmed name.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

BREEY, the defeated candidate for Con-
ress from the Eleventh tMichigan) Con-
gressionaI district, will contest the cleo
ton of H. W. Seymour, on the ground of
intimidation of voters bY mine bosses.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

BREADSTUFFS exports from the United
States during January pas t aggregated
IN value $S122, 277, against $14, ,523, S09 in
January, 1881. Exports Of the principal
articles Of provisions during January
past were valued at $6. S26, $50, against
S8,lSl, 442 in January, 1887.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

The new rules of procedure proposed
in the British Parliament greatly increase
the power of the Speaker, and provide
that coture may be voted if one hundred
members are present, instead of two hun
drpd nc now
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

A REVOLUTION in the transport tation Of
live stock has been inaugurated by the
American Live Stock Express Company.
Speed, economy and comfort of the ami
mails shipped commend the new system.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

THE estate of the murdered millionaire,
Smell, has been administered upon. He
died intestate, and his property, valued
at 81, O5O,OOO, goes to his wife, son and
three daughters. Three years ago he
decided his wife in fee simple property
valued at So 000,O00
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

PREMIER TIRARD left the French Cham
ber of Deputies in disgust on the 10th, de-
claring he would resign because of an
adverse vote on the appeal OF the govern
men to take into consideration the ques-
ton of reducing the salaries of treasury
paymasters.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

BY decision of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, promulgated on the
10Th, Southern railroads are required to
furnish accommoda tions, equal in all re-
spects, TO white and black frst-class
ticket-holders.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-02-25

BENJAMIN E. HOPKINS, late cashier OF
the Fidelity Bank of Cincinnati, was on
the 18th refused new trial. He will be
sentenced as soon as he is able to appear
in court. He is very sick, and expects to
leave his cell only for the cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Unearthed In d Cellar.

A dog belonging to Mrs Julia Callahan of Birmingham unearthed with his paws yesterday in the lady's cellar the leg of a child. It is thought the animal found it somewhere and carried it to the cellar. Medical Examiner Beardsiey is investigating the case. He is of the opinion that the limb is that of William Tassock. which was cut off in an accident several years ago. Tassock was at the time of his misfortune living in the house now occupied by Mrs Callahan. He placed the amputated member in a jar in the cellar and when he moved neg lected to take it with him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Tine TweIfYh Ntgbt


 One of the characteristically refined and intelligent audiences for which the Grand opera house is noted gave warm welcome last night to a new star, Miss Julia Marlowe. Whether predisposed in her favor or not there can be no doubt that the ultimate verdict passed upon the lady was favorable in the highest degree Miss Marlowe's support is excellent Mir Charles Barron is the principal in this worthy company and if he were starring in his own right he would be justified ill demanding careful critical notice, which he would get.-Brooklyn Citizen. At the opera house tonight
 ssFashions..
 Saturday night the most Imaginable play that has visited Waterbury in a year, MT Donnelly's Fashions" H. Grattan Donnelly's new skit, Fashions, was seen at Whites last evening for the first time in this city. The piece is better than his other great success, Natural Gas, and abounds in tiashy, quick wit, which is the American humor of to-day. The facetiousness of no other nation in the world is so instantaneous, efferves- cent, champagne like as our own, and Mir Donnelly has caught the national idea.-Detroit News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

The Tariffville silk mill is offered for sale. It cost S300,00O.
 A Danbury man is collecting statistics concerning the effects of cigarette smok- ing,
 Frank Huntley of New London is sui fering from a lacerated face and hand, bitten by his ugly bull dog.
 Charles Taylor, gray headed New Londoner with wife and five children, has eloped with Bridget Connolly of that city.
 At Elnwood, near Hartford, yester- day John Shay, a newsboy, was blown from the platform of a car on the train and was badly cut and bruised.
 William O'Neil, a farmer living in the west part of Milford, was found dead in his bed Monday morning. Probable heart disease was the cause of death.
 John Bartram. an oiler employed on the New London northern steamer Doris, fell into the crank pit Monday night and was instantly killed. He belonged in East Haddam and was unmarried.
 Chief of Police Chapman of Middle town is in receipt of letter from the managers of a dime museum in New York asking the address of the old leather man and whether he could be induced to place himself on exhibition,
 Of the ,6S7 criminal cases disposed of in Connecticut in the last fiscal year, 11S resulted in convictions, twenty-eight in acquittals and twenty in disagreement of the jurors. Bonds were forfeited in Al cases and there were 631 nolles.
 John Downs. laborer employed in the quarry back of the Fairfield county jail, eloped with one of the female prisoners yesterday. Downs helped the woman over the jail fence. The woman's sen tence would have expired tomorrow.
 The eleven Englishmen who have been employed at the Elastic Web company s factory in Bridgeport have returned to England.
 The Bridgeport Tack company, whose manufactory is now located in Stratford, will shortly remove to Annison, Ala, | where they have been offered liberal in- ducementS to locate.
 General Superintendent o. M. Shepard has directed Superintendent Turner, of the New York division, to punish en- gineers who blow locomotive whistles while passing through South Norwalk. A committee of the Bridgeport com mon council has unanimously reported in favor of consolidating the city and town governments, and the mayor has been instructed to appoint a committee of three to carry the matter before the | legislature,
 George Carpenter of East Kent, when out hunting coons recently, came upon wildcat, caught in a trap. He walked up to kill the animal. and the cat, by a mighty effort, broke from the trap and feli upon him. tooth and claw. The con- fiict was fierce, but at length Carpenter killed the cat, which weighed twenty five pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Congratulations.

The Waterbury EVENING DEMOCRAT after one years prosperous existence ap- pears in a new dress with one column added to each page. It has found it's course in the past satisfactory enough to adhere to it in the future. Waterbury American.
 The Waterbury Daily DEMOCRAT cele- brated it's first birthday by adding col umn to it's pages. The DEMOCRAT is a well edited and newsy paper and earns it's prosperity.-Derby Transcript.
 The Waterbury DEMOCRAT, which is of the same age as the Evening Sentinel, has been enlarged to eight columns. The DEMOCRAT deserves it's success. It is democratic to the core, and a good news paper.-South Norwalk Sentinel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
They Take it All Back.

It is only few weeks since the resi-, dents in the vicinity of the Winchestei Arms company New Haven, were up in arms to prevent so much whistling oi engines on the Canal road. Now they are just as much excited because the approaching trains do not give sufficient warning of their coming. Tuesday night when the wind was blowing very heavily a man was seen approaching the track near the Winchesters shop. The bell of the engine was beirg rung but the wind carried the sound in an oppo, site direction. The train rushed on un observed and the man was less than two feet from the track before he became aware of its approach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Meriden's Silver Mine.

Another new industry has been started in Meriden, but it is a conundrum whether it will pay. A silver mine has been started in the western portion of as possible. A party of capitalists think that they have struck a bonanza in a piece of land on the Fowler farm, over in the western part of the town on the line of the Meriden, Waterbury and Con- necticut River railroad. It is silver they are after, and visions of wealth rolling in upon them are of nightly occurrence. A lease of the farm has been taken for 15 years, and operations are to begin at once
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Jack and Joe.
1 have to get an overcoat,
 Says Jack to his friend Joe,

1 have to get an overcoat, Says Jack to his friend Joe, And with but little cash to spend, Where had better go? This buying clothes just bothers me, The smartest man can't tell From looking at a coat, just if The goods will wear real well. And lots of these ere clothing men Are that keen on a trade, They'll lie like sixty anyhow About how clothes are made. And some they stick the dollars on, And then you have plenty to do Till they take off what they put on, Whispering Just for you, Now don't like that kind of way, And blame me if I know
 With just the little cash I've got Where it is the best to go. Says Joe to Jack. I know your fix For I've been that way too, But you'll get over that right quick If you trade where do.
 Just you try Hirsh's and you can tie To every word he says,
 And lay your money out dead sure That your investment pays. His prices are way down below The prices others ask;
 The folks that try to sell with him tell you have task.
 Low prices; quality the best; Large stock of goods all new and fine It's plain to me that Hirsh is the mar To sell to me and mine.
 There are other points as important, If time I could tell;
 But the place for us to buy
 Is at Hirsh's, you all know him well. Hirsh's Ten Per Cent One Price Cloth ing company, 1851 Bank street. SIGN OF THE WHITE FRONT.
 We manufacture all our own clothing Factories Nos 43 North Third street ant 3O6 Market street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The Meriden Journal says: Bridge port has lost ground rapidly since the change from Kirke to Conway.
 At Hartford last night the polo game between Hartford and New Bedford re- suited in a victory for Hartford by a score of 6 to ?.
 "Dumpy" Williams arrived in this city yesterday and put his name to a Bridgeport contract, He will be eligible to play Saturday News.
 Second Baseman Simmons, of last sea- sons Newarks, died at his home in Brooklyn Monday from blood poisoning brought on by being spiked by Dicky Burns, once of the Waterburys, in a game last summer.
 Tim Farrell was knocked out in a nine round Marquis of Queensberry contest near Pelham at 3 a. m. to-day by "Whitey" Ryan of Brooklaw, who after quite scientific contest landed his left full on Farrelrs throat. knocking him senseless for over two minutes,
 Mike Herman, the great New York right fielder, went to New York from his home at Trenton on Monday for the purpose of signing contract for next season. Mike went home yesterday with out putting his name to the contract. The reason was that he and President Day could not agree upon terms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
MIGHT HAVE BEEN MURDER.
Waterbury Swede Decoyed to Reynolds Bridge and Robbed.

Reynolds Bridge and Robbed.
 Emile Lozonquin, aged B, a Swede who resides at No Vine street and makes livelihood by selling books and magazines through the Naugatuck val ley was beaten ane robbed near Reynolds bridge last evening dy an acquaintance whom he picked up in this city. Lozonquin came from Naugatuck to this city on the 3:5S train yesterday afternoon, and fell in with an unknown companion. The two had seversl drinks together, but the Swede says he was not intoxicated They boarded the 6:56 train for Thomas ton and became quite chummy although Lozonquin could speak but little Eng llsh. When Reynolds Bridge was reached the unknown companion said the place was Thomaston and the pair left the train. After the train had gone he ex- pressed surprise, said he had been mis- taken in the place and proposed to walk to ThomaSton which was only few miles away. The Swede readily assented. It was very dark and when in lonely spot the unknown companion suddenly assaulted Lozonquin, beating him into unconsciousness and robbing him of watch and $25 in money. When he recovered from the attack the injured man with difficulty made his way to | ThomaStOn. He came to this city to-day and notified the police. There is a bad gash in his head and he is suffering other painful injuries. He appears dazed and can give only poor description of his assailant. The report that he was robbed of a check for S40O Is false.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
A Divorce and S3, Alimony.

The famous divorce case of Mary A. Welton against Dr Rensselaer, Welton, of Cheshire, was decided in the superior court yesterday by Judge Beardsley Dr Welton was formerly physician in Cheshire, and some years ago inherited a large fortune. The allegations were that Mrs Welton had been treated with extreme cruelty by the doctor. Attorney John w. filling, as committee, heard the facts in the case. Mrs Welton gets an absolute divorce and S3, 800 alimony. Webster and O'Neil1 of this city were counsel for Welton
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Governor to bel BulSeley's staff.

Governor ito bel Buli>eley's staff.
 MT Bulkeley has completed his staff ap- pointments, as follows:
 Adiutant General-Lucills A. Barbour, of Hartford.
 Quartermaster General-William B. Rudd, of Lakeville
 Commissary General-Eugene $. Boss, of Willimantic.
 Paymaster General-Wallace T. Fenn, of Wetherstield.
 Surgeon General-Dr Henry Hunger ford. of Stamford
 Aides-William B. Skinner. of Hart ford: James Y. Fairman, of Middletown; Frank s. Parrott, of Bridgeport; William s. Chappell. of New London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
X True Bill Against the Slayer of
 John Calvin


 Shortly after the opening of the SUI perior court in Hartford yesterday the grand jury came into the court room, and through the foreman presented true bill of murder in the second degree against w. G. Souder, the Columbus, Ohio, man. who caused the death of John Calvin. The jury was then discharged. The particulars of the assault, which occurred early on the morning of Oc- tober % on Asylum street, were fully re- ported Fin the DEMOCRAT at the time Calvin, Waterbury man, was peddling Frankfort sausages on the street early on the day in question. He was met on Asylum street by the accused and a friend to whom he sold some of his stock. The two afterwards became involved in a quarrel, during which Calvin was struck on the head with some instrument and knocked senseless to the sidewalk. The injured man was removed to the hospital, where he died before regaining conscious ness.
 Samuel F. Jones and c. J. Cole have been retained to defend the accused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
An Yuportant rusention.

"You women don't knoS when you are well off, sneered old Brown "Here you are complaining iost because you have to do the housework. Why, in ancient times wives used to be slaves"
 "Yes, my dear," returned his better half, 'but that was before ths iuyention Of brooms."-New York Evening Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Ladies Assaulted in Fair Haven.

Ladies in Fair Haven are in a quiver of excitement over the actions of a will lain who has assaulted chased and fright ened several young ladies. The region of Ferry street, Grand avenue and Ex- change streets is most frequented by this person. The man is tall, of dark com plexion, wears dark suit and derby hat. He has eluded all efforts to capture him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
THREE LIVES LOST.

X Fatal Morning Fire in a proYi-
 dence Shop.
 PROVIDENCE, Dec 13-Three lives were lost in a fire this morning in Sweeney's furniture shop. They were William Sweeney, 60, Henry Carr, 3O,and Walter Macomber, Is, who had stopped to fight the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Leases for Sharing Partrid.es

The case tried against Albert Goddard, of Simsbury, by the game protection movement for illegal snaring of partrid- ges on woodland owned by James Laugh lin, has been decided-after some wait ing-by Justice of the Peace A. G. Case, of that town. The justice decides that by Laughlin to snare patridges on his land was legal verbal lease" for one year. The case is appealable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Lost In the Mud.

Five weeks ago Mrs Edward N. Shel- ton of Birmingham lost valuable gold watch. She offered a liberal reward to whoever should return it, but its where abouts remained a mystery until yester- day, when she found ..it lying in the gutter in front of her house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
RiddIeberger Raises "a ROW

WASHINGTON, Dec 13-In the senate this morning MT Riddleberger insisted on interrupting Mir Vance, who had the floor, until the presiding officer, Mir Berry, threatened to call on the execu- tive officer to enforce the rules, when he ok his seat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13

Accident on the Derby Extension.
 One locomotive and two freight cars on the Derby extension were derailed early this morning and wrecking train was sent from New Haven to it's relief. No one was hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Lost-a sum of money. Leave the sane at this office and you will be rewarded.
 Go look at Bossidy's stock before purchasing a holiday present, T East Main street.
 If gentleman wants nice present for lady, or lady for another lady, brother for his sister just call on Maggie Cassidy 131 Bank street, room ,, and there you can get what you want.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
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The London Sailors Lost at Sea.
 The London schooner Sis Church, bound from Cape Charles to Norfolk, light sunk in the storm Monday night. Captain Frank Enoch, Mate Harris and one of the crew were lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13

Look in Lake, Strobel 6 Co.'S windows and convince yourselves that they are in the iewelry business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13

The entire front of one of the banks tt Riverside, Cal, is constructed of onyx.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13

The vine growers of the Argentine repub- lie have engaged in the production of raisins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

sB- Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Wadhams post.
 Womep's Relief corps
 Harmony lodge, F. & A. NJ. Ansantawae encampment, I. O. O. F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Special Bargains to All Corners,

am selling hundreds of pounds of the follow. ing goods at the following prices each and every week, viz: New York state dairy butter ,, rentss per pound; pound package of the hest butter that is made and sold in the state for Si 5o per package; pound rolls of extra choice creamery butter, B cents per pound This b1,star
 IS not sold anywhere for less than S5c or ss her store or by telephone eAs as ny strictly fresh layed eggs 8 cents per dozen
 sun givea sugar present with pound of my pest tea Remember that this quality of fea K not sold at other places with present for \ Iess price. After November will give one Of Inc handsomest presents in crockery ever eivsr - i,, this city with pound of my best tea N 1T Alter November will have potafoes fl. fll as1 orders for winter and which will be sold eles s. l for the quality of goods. None better. ~ e''sap A Iuil stock Of hay, grain, feed, meal zkyax, etc., sold as cheap as the cheapest i's. sst VI
 \. ". HEATER, la9 Bank st.
 N. B. New tenements to rent. 5 rooms .sa,, $a and Slo 'os'ns eacn,