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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11
Condition of the New England Road.

HARTFORD, Conn, Oct 9-The state rail road commissioners have reported the re- suits of their full examination of the New England road. On the main line between Thompson and Hartford the track is gener- ally in good condition, but new ties, guard timbers, etc, are recommended at various bridges and culverts. General repairs of several bridges west of Hartford are recom- mended, together with the rebuilding of a bridge near Bristol and the filling in of two long trestles west of Waterbury. Considerable work has been done on the Providence division, and the bridges were found in good order for the winter. The Connecticut Central division, from East Hartford to Springfield, is re- ported in better condition than at any previous inspection but there has been considerable neglect of the Norwich & Worcester division as to decayed ties and other track imperfections Regarding the faults in the track and roadbed west of Waterbury, the commissioners say: "Some of these repairs were called to your atten ton last spring, and, such shonld be at tended to without fail the present season, and be reported to us when eompleted. not later than the 18th of November.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11
i CASE WITH A HISTORY.
The Supreme Courts Ruling in an Inter
 estinS Case of Appeal.

estinG Case of Appeal.
 The supreme court has just decided that there was an error in the ruling of the superior court and the district court in the case of Chittenden vs JudsOn. The case is an interesting one and has history T. F. Judson secured judgment for debt against E. D. Chittenden and through some misunderstanding on the latter's part se- cured a title to his property bill for some S200 which Judson claimed Chitenden owed him for a number of years was there upon added to the bill. Chitenden of course denied the indebtedness but as Judson held some S25, 900 of his property he paid $1 ,OO0 under protest in order to release it from attachment. He then brought suit to recover the amount col lected by Judson. The case was brought originally to the district court and turned to the jury. After the plaintiff had in troduced his evidences and rested his case defendant moved for non-suit, which the court granted. The plaintiff made mo- tion to set aside the non-suit which was denied by the court on the ground that it was filed too late, and cited approvingly the revised statutes of 1888 regulating the filing of a motion to set aside a non-suit The plaintiff claimed that as the action was pending January 1, 1888, the revision of 1888 did not apply to the case. The plaintiff appealed to the superior court and that court coincided with the views taken by the district court The plaintiff then took the case to the supreme court with the above result. E. F. Cole for plaintiff and Gillette & Webster for de fen5ant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11
CLOSE OF THE FAIR.
winners of the Many Articles Drawn
 LaRt Night.

Winners If the Many Articles Drawn
 Last Night.
 The success which has attended Com pany G's fair for the past ten days encour- aged the company to extra efforts to please the visitors last evening. The night in camp scene, was again enacted with all the fun connected with it. The large audience frequently applauded the funny episodes and seemed satisfied with the result. The following were the winners of the remain ing prizes: silver castor, presented by Honold &r Meyer, NV57, Mary Phelan. Box soap, presented by w. H. Collins, No 94, Thomas Maher. Spring bed, pre- sented by John Morialty, No 46, William Barrett. Box of cigars, No 40, J.S. Hubbard. Irish bog oak pipe, presented by Il. H. Peck, No 77, James Stout. Umbrella stand presented by Novelty Go, No 10, Thomas Bottome. Cane rocker, presented by s. A. Kingmsn. No 15, Bart Bossidy. Statuary, presented by R. s. Curtiss, No 72, William Woods. Hunting boots, presented by F. J. Rametti, No l92, Frank Herman. Plush Nussntss sss @ No si' Kittie Lynch Silver cake basket, presented by Upson Jewelry Co, No 5, John Nolan. Gents overcoat, presented by J. A. Godfrey, No 71, Willie Quigley. Library lamp, pre- sented by Holmes, Booth & Haydens, No B, Addie Splain. Willow arm chair, pre- sented by w. F. York, No 5, Col J. B. Doherty. Hanging lamp, presented by Holmes, Booth & Haydens, No 46, Peter Phelan. Pants, presented by W. D. Rich Richardson & Go, No 21, Willie Dupont, Jour devil) Perfumery clock, presented by Waterbury Clock Go, No 62, Michael Kilduff. Student lamp, presented by Scovill Manufacturing Go, No z, Mary O'Meara. Case of claret, presented by D. T. Hart, No 1O3, James k. Marsh. Silver castor, presented by D. B. Hamilton, No s4, Nellie Lawlor; Lamp, presented by Plume & Atwood, No 75, J. Archam- beault Chest of tea, presented by w. N. Ladd, No l05, H. Hull Rubber cloak, presented by H. Leach, No 80, Della Gran ney. Barrel of flour, presented by James Horigan, No 29, Tessie Thompson. Silver pitcher, presented by H. G. Chatfeld & Go, No 76, J. s. O'Donnell. Barrel of beer, presented by Hellman & Kipp, Nc Ill, W. Hoadley. Sewing machine, pre- scented by J. J. Reilly, No 27, w. w. Plympton. Gold watch, No 47, Lieut. P. Halpin.
 Dancing was continued last evening until 12 o'clock. The company usually gives it's annual ball on New Years Eve. This year. in place of ball, a reception will be rendered the young lady canvasserf and supper served in the arnory, The gross receiptz of the fair will reach $1, 200 and the company feel more than satisfied at the result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11
IT WAS A FAILURE.
Major Tibbits Receives a Cold Reception
 in Waterbury.

The republican rally advertised to be held at the rink last night was the first grand failure of the season. Major John A. Tibbits of New London was down on the programme as the speaker of the evening" The French Canadian band made a short parade and furnished some inspiring music. When the rink was reached it was dis covered without the aid of lantern that the crowd had failed to materialize. Singularly ep 0ugh it was quietly whispered st about this time that Major Tibbits was suffering from severe cold, and the rink not being heated the lecture would be post poned To man up tree 1t looks as though republican enthusiasm was on the wane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11
FORTUNATE PRESENCE OF MIND. E. l.. PembertOn's Narrow Escape From
 Horrible Death.

BIRMINGHAM. Oct 11.-E. L. Pemberton, an employe in the office of the Farrell foundry, while inspecting the mechanism of new get of rollers in the mill yesterday, had his coat entangled in the gearing and his life was only saved by the prompt action of Norman Knight, who happened to be near enough at hand to render the necessary assistance in time With a quick wrench Knight tore the coat from Pemberton's body and as the garment was slowly churned into frag- ments the lucky man stood by and con templated what might have been his own fate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11
STARVED TO DEATH.
Mary Griffin, After 54 Days Fast, Die
 at the AlmshOuse

at the Almshouse.
 MERIDEN, Oct Hillary Griffin died al the almshouse to-day aged about 5S years For the past 55 days and possibly more she has partaken of no refreshmsnt except water, despite the strenuous efforts of hei keepers, and Dr Hughes, who attended. Il all being the result of an insane freak, al the time of her starting on the prohibition ist diet she was 8 strong, healthy woman and would take her place at the table with the others, but no amount of coaxing or threats could induce her to eat She grad. ually gave way under this rather plain sys, tenn of living and at last took to her bed and death relieved her of her suffering at 6:30 this morning. She had been at the almshouse for 22 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11

Reeds Slit Edge Tonic received the highest medal of award at the New Orleans Exposition.
 Look at the display of watches in the window ofLake. Strobel & Go, successors to D. :. Callandeg & Go,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11
TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE.

Over Fifty Persons Killed in Last Night's
 Railroad Accident.
 WILKEsBARRE, Oct. 1.-The latest figures put the killed in last night wreck at 55 and the injured at 40. Many of the injured are badly burned by gas from the stack of the telescoping engine. The populace are loud and bitter in their denunciation of the railroad officials in refusing any in formation of the disaster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11
Weather.

For Connecticut-Fair on Thursday; rain on Friday; warmer easterly winds; brisk the coast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11
Special Bargains for
 This Week Of New Fall Suits.

As memorable inauguration of the fall business, shall offer fer this week, 100 All Wool Suits in sizesfrom 36 to A. Goods made by the Hamilton Wool Co.,, dark mixed tits in sack only This is one of the best bargains ever offered by Ordinary price $lO Our price for this week $G.75
 We've just received few of Mems fine Fur Stiff Hats, Silk trimmed and Satin lined That we shall offer for $l 25 These Hats are much better then any we have offered before at same price
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-11
TO OUR PATRONS.

The question with you is where to get the best value for your money.
 The question with Us is how best to do justice 10 our reputa- tion and meet the requirements of our customers. The immense growth of our business is the best evidence of our increasing popu- larity. We have to make room for our large fall orders now com ing in and will offer for the next 30 days bargains in Boots and Shoes never heard of before. Give us a call and be convinced.
 E. J. FINN,
 13 East Main Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-28
THE STORMS WRECKAGE.
Late Reports Of Vessels that Were Driven
Ashore.
Narrow Escape by Raft from a Bangor
Schooner.

ii. A. Dewitt of Bath Me, Capt Hen
derson, from Iioboken for Augusta, with
coal, ran ashore in Chatham bay, Mass, and
is full of water. She lost chains, anchors,
and sails. She drifted broadside into the
breakers. The crew vas saved
The schooner Valparaiso was beached at
New Castle, N. II. She proceeded on her
voyage Thursday.
Steamer New Brunswick, from Annapolis
to Boston, had her paddlebox and bulwarks
stove in.
Schooner Eddie Pierce, from Eastport to
New York with sardines, was abandoned off
Cape Cod.
Capt. Lawler of the pilot boat Ilesper,
brought to Boston, Thursday, the steamer
Marmion from Jamaica for reports. At four
o'clock yesterday afternoon, when about 40
miles east of Boston Light, the liesper picked
up the crew. four in number, of schooner
Hattie l.. Curtis, from Bangor for Boston,
with cargo of lumber. The Curtis had
| been two weeks on the passage, and in the
heavy gale of Wednesday she sprung a leak
| and became unmanageable.
At one O'Clock the crew with the excep-
tion of Luke Borden, the steward, abandoned
the vessel as she was fast going to pieces.
The crew took to raft made from the deck
load of lumber, and managed to float upon it
until rescued by the pilot boat. The steward
who refused to leave the wreck was washed
overheard and lost.
Word is Just received from Wood Island
that the schooner Tevano from Boothbay to
Boston with 5000 pounds of fish, was struck
by gale off Portland Lights, the sails were
| blown away and she finally struck on the bar
IL. - L. IL
| filled. The captain and crew were rescued
and taken TO Wood Island. II was supposed
that the cargo and schooner wonld be total
| loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-28
LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR.
Large Crowds Expected for Friday and
Saturday.

Special to the kennebec Journal.
DAMARIsCoTrA, Sept. 2T.
On account of the storm yesterday the
Lincoln county fair will be continued one
day longer than advertised and will not close
u Ill Saturday afternoon. The race for the
= 90 class comes off tomorrow and the free
for all Saturday, There are fine exhibits
in Every department and if favorable wealth
er continues large crows will be in attend
ance Friday aud Saturday. The following
premiums were awarded:
Premiums on working oxen Secon best
Fred Jones, Newcastle; LIST, +. j. Wood
bridge, Newcastle. Three year old steers,
lst, +. B. Hall, jefferson. Bulls, LIST, Lot
Sidlinger, Damariscotta; second, Chas. f.
Perkins, Newcastle. Lambs and sheep, lst
Johu NJ. Ghdden, Newcastle. Ansel Berry
LIST on buck and Isl on grade lambs. Litter
of pigs, LIST, Benz. Dodge, Newcastle. Thor
oughbreds, 1t on one year old
bull: I'd, Addison Carney, Sheepscot.
Hereford COW, f. II. Goudy, Bristol
Hereford bull calf, E. II. Goudy, Bristol;
one year old Jersey heifer, Frank E. Bowie
New castle; one year old Jersey bull, Addi-
son Harvey. Newcastle. beef stock oxen,
Geo w. Oliver. Nubleboro; COW, c. f.
P,aslee. Alma; second, oxen and steers, first
one year old steers. E. IL. Gouly, Bristol !;
first matched oxen. o. w. Hasgett, Edge
comb second, G. W. Pslriige, Newcastle ;
matched steers, second, l.. J. Wlnslow No
bleboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-28
FREE BAPTISTs AT DOVER.
They Pass Resolutions to Discontinue
the Yearly Meeting.

DOVER, sept. ~.
The afternoon session of the Free Baptist
yearly meeting opened with social service
conducted by Rev. Il. Ii. Tozer. followed by
meeting of the woman's missionary socie-
". A resolution was adopted in favor of
The continued effort to raise a sufficient sum
for the endowment of of a professorship in
the Fullertan rrofessorship. There was a
resolution favoring the discontinuance of
yearly meetings.
The organization of a State association
was again taken up and discussed at length.
The resolution was adopted by the meeting,
and it was voted to refer the matter to the
quarterly meetings, they to report their de-
Il cisons at the next yearly meeting. Rev
). C. Whitcomb preached in the evening.
followed by communion, after which, the
| meeting adjourned. The attendance has
been large and the meeting very harmoni-
Gus and interesting.
| In the F-eewill Baptist yearly meeting
this morning the services opened with de-
votonal service conducted by Rev. A. W.
Bradeen of Dexter, followed by the business
conference in which DIR. o. B. Cheney and
Rev. X. II. Tozier spoke on Bates College
and its work. Rev. c. E. Mason of Bangor
spok on the topic, shall we support our
education society,"" Mr.. Jorean, assistant
editor of the Morning Star. spoke on our
deuominational literature. At ll.30 Rev.
A. G. Page of Oakland preached from Isaiah
third, sixteen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-28
SPORTING NEWS.
The New YokkS, PittSbu- Is, and Bostons
League Winners.
The National League.

| At Washington-Wa ashington o, New York
| 5. Base hits, Washington ), New York 10,
Errors, Washington 5, New York 2. Bat
teries, Hsddock, Banning and Arundel for
Washington, Cram and Brown for New
York.
At Pittsburg-Pittsburg 5, Detroit 9. Base
hits, Pi,tsburg :, Detroit .. Errors, Pitts
burg 5, Detroit 5. Batteries, Stayley and
Miller for Piltsburg, Hesly and DAILY for
Detroit.
First game.
At Bosto~-Bostons 4, Philadelphas 2 !;
base hits. Bostons s, Philadelphiss errors,
Bostons l. Philadelphias q batteries, Clark
son and Kelly for Boston; Sanders and
Clements for Philadelphia.
Second game.
At Boston-Bostons Q, Philsdelphias 4 !;
base hits, Bostons Is, Philadelphias Z; er-
rors, Bostons ). Philadelphias 2.
The following is the standing Of the Ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-28
LAST EVENINGS NEWS.

A bark.rgged English warship arrived out
side of Provinceto" n. Thursday noon, with a
yellow flag flying at the fore-peak.
A slight shock of earthquake was felt at
Albany, Wednesday.
A violent earthquake occurred in the Gulf
of Prevess. Turkey. The damage is un-
known.
Two sections of a Chicago and Northwest
ern freight tram c,llIlel near Humboldt,
Ia, yesterday. The engine of the second
section and eight cars were completely
wrecked. The debris caught fire aud was
totally consumed, together with the trestle
under about 100 feet of track. One carload
of hogs was burned in the wreck. No lives
were lost.
Purses to be trotted for at Topsham next
week are Tuesday, purse of 500 for the
championship open to all stations, geldings
and mares, owned within the limits of the
society. Wednesday, S35 purse for horses
that never beat three minutes owned within
the limits of the society. $3.50 dollars for
2 35 class. Thursday, $3.50 for 2.40 class.
5000 for 2.30 class. Entries must be made
to Lyman 4. Smith, Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-28
MAINE DISPATCHES.
BOwDoIN COLLEGE.
Programme OF the Terms work-Ath.
letic Matters.
Especial to the Kennebec Journal. ]

Special to the kennebec Journal.
! Brunswick, Sept 27.
| Tennis has been booming during the past
! few days. The fair weather on Monday and
| Tuesday brought out the tennis players in
force, all experts, of course. The courts
are in good condition. Yesterdays rain
will doubtless prove beneficial to them.
! Class work in the mnasium will begin
now except ny few enthusiastic freshmen,
whose ardor will probably cool with the
weather.
| The annual meeting of the State Y. NJ. c.
A. will be held here Oct. rs to 2s.
/ There have been few changes in the
curriculum as presented in the last annual
catalogue. The seniors have political econ
Vmy this term, which comes regularly in the
/ fail term but has changed places with geolo-
gy.
| An elective French course is added to the
junior studies. The Sophomore Textbook of
| Rhetoric has been chauged Genniug's Khe-
tore taking the place OF Hills. 1t has been
customary TO use Gauots Textbook on
! Phj slcs. but this year the textbook has been
discarded and the work consists entirely of
lectures. The Latin and Greek course of the
Freshmen tins term has been changed ell
urely from that laid down in the catalogue,
and there are also few other changes. For
Ia, n ID IN
culcan Dlsputations, DE ContemnenLa
Morle.' For Greek, they study Zenophon 5
Memorabilia of Socrates, Jebb's Greek
Literature aud Sidgwlck's Greek Prose.
Immediately alter last Saturday, foot ball
game, the Sophomore delegation of the Delta
hlppa Epsilon Fraternity were photographed
IN tuil Phi Chi Costume Oh the steps of
/ south Appleton.
! Instructor ". Whittier sprung a skeleton
on The freshmen Ia Yesterdays hy glene lee
lure, and required tllem to learn the name
of all the bones.
| The work of re-catalogueing the library
has been completed with the exception OF
the Looks on religion and government docu-
ments.
Following are the candidates for next
years nlne, up to date:
/ Freeman, captain, Sanford, Fogg, Russell
~; Thompson, Sears, Splllane, 30; Pack
ard, Fish, Bnlgs, Newman, Hilton, Tukey
and Burleish, '9l; GateIy and Downs, '92
Newman came from Bates, where he ha,
played in the LETT field. lie is a fine tie lder
aud II fair baGsman. Bangs comes from
Colby where he has played third base in al
admirable manner. He Is a very good bats
man. Nothing definite eau be said about
the make up OF the nine for a couple OF
weeks.
Instructor Whittier has begun his measure
ments OF the students, The anthrOpometric
charts which were received so tavorably last
year will be used this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-28
Last Day of the w. c. T. q. Convention

DAlH. ptpt. q.
The last day of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union convention showed a
large and enthusiastic attendance. At 5
o'clock was the childrens hour, the inmates
of the orphans home being gathered in the
church with the Bath Loyal Legion and ad
dressed by n. G. Rice, national superntend-
ent of juvenile work. Resolutions endors-
ing the third or Fisk party and the Maine
Woman's Suffrage Society were passed; also
to petition the next legislature that the age
of consent be made eighteen years. Inter
esting reports from various departments
were presented and read by the women's re-
formatory institution recognized. In the
evening the church was crowded. There
was an address by Mary A. Woodbridge Of
Ohio on the need of new methods for the
suppression of the liquor curse, There was
much applause. The final adjournment of
the fourteenth convention occurred at ten
u'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-28
BALLOON WEDDING.
Thirty Five Thousand People Witness
Hymen's Flight in an Air Ship.

PRovIDESCE, Sept. 81
At the State Fair grounds this afternoon,
Margaret A. Buckley, age 20, and Edward
Davis, aged 25, of this city, we're married
standing in the car of a big balloon, by the
Rev. f +. Hall of St. Paul's church. Fol-
lowing the ceremony the balloon was let go.
and the couple ascended accompanied by
Prof. Allen. the aeronaut. Thirty FIVE
thousand people witnessed the ceremony.
The platform on which the car rested gave
way and badly crushed a drunken man who
had crawled under it TO sleep off his trouble
having been laid out for attempting to cut
the rope and let the balloon go prematurely
Ihe couple were the recipients of many
presents. The balloon landed in a cedar
swamp in Easton, Mass, this evening having
been dragged across the swamp nearly two
miles the party being obliged TO cling to the
ropes above the basket to keep out of the
water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-28

FRIENDS OF POOR LO."
The Mohonk Indian Conference Favors
the Thayer Bill.


LAKE MoHoSK, n. Y, Sept. 27.
The morning session of the Indian con-
ference was devoted to the consideration of
providing courts and system of law on the
reservation. Prof. James b. Thayer of the
Harvard law school reported on behalf of
the legal committee appointed at last confer
ence, and recommended the passage of the
rhayer bill. He said he hoped the confer
ence would adopt this bill, and urge it,
acceptance upon Congress and country
Earnest arguments in favor of the bill and
criticisms of the Morgan bill were made by
II. o. lloughton. of Boston, and others. A
resolution approving of the purpose Of ths
bill of record to the committee on resolution,
was passed after general expressions of ap
proyal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-28
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

In the First Mass. Congressional republi-
can convention, TO day, Chas. S. Randall was
nominated for Congressman.
The grand jury on the killing of Mrs.
Hawes by poachng fishermen returned true
bill of murder against Philippine and
Grafton, Day the third party arrested has
been discharged.
Stanley's Interpreter, Farran, has with
drawn the charges of undue severity against
the late Major Bartelot He admits II was
actusted by spite.
The English war steamer reported arriv-
ing at ProvinceiowD, Mass, is the gunboAt
Ready, Commander Graham, lIayti for Hal
flax.
The site for tho monuments of the 18th
Pennsylvania, LIST Vermont and LIST West
Virginia regiments has been fixed on Cavalry
Avenue Of Round Top.