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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-02-25
The Cars Wrists OF Steel.

During the Cars visit 20 COpenha:
German conjurer was giving an OK
bition of his skill before a royal party
FredcnsbOry when the Car too.l up
pack OF cards with which the pre-
digitatcur had bec0 operating and sa
81 will show you another trick, bu
doubt whether you will be a1,e 70 {
it TO your 'repertoirc,'" The Car t!
tore the pack of ffty-t&o cards in
without apparently the \slightest eff
The Snowman produced\ another p.
and tried to initiate his cxA mple but
vain; only those possessinl g wrists
steel can in this case follow suit. Il
no trick, but the exercisc\ Of ain
I'uperAaman strength. 4 few mint
alter the Gar called fo- a silveA do
ND bent it double between the hr
I'd foreiinger of his right hand. a
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-02-25

The infant. as well as the politician,
is generally Gin the hands Of his
friends -
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-02-25

to thank me for clearing railroad line
Of q dangerous onemy.-[Detroit Free
Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
4 QUIET ELECTION.
The Vote Will Be Light Owing to the Weather-Considerable Scratching In- duls.ed in hy the Democrats.

The Vote Will Be Light Owing to the weather-Considerabl Scratching In dulged in by the Democrats.
 It has been an ideal democratic election day. The weather has been of that cold and driZZling character so terrifying to re- publicans But the democrats themselves are not coming to the scratch with their old time vigor and from present indications it is evident that light vote will be boiled by both parties. The democratic city ticket is being voted straight and will un- doubtedly be elected. The fight in the Third ward will be interesting towards evening. In the First, ward pastors for the democratic nominee for alderman, Alfred J. Wolff, are in demand, and it is possible that history will repeat itself and a demo- cratic alderman may be elected again this year in this republican stronghold
 The democratic town ticket Is being roughly handled. First and foremost the name of John Shanley is being literally pasted. John Fitzpatrick is also being cut a little and so is Edward $. Cullen, but it is thought not to any great extent. Bernard F. Reid pastors are being used on the ticket at the expense of some of the democratic nominees for constables. J J. Madden s friends are hard at work, and making a strong bid for the town clerkship.
 A mysterious circular was distributed to some extent this morning, signed "A Re publican" and whose al .ged object was to in jure the chances of the republican can- didates for selectmen Who the author of the circular is, no one knows, but it is be- lieved to be republican strategy to catch votes owing to the stand taken by Messrs Doherty and Boughton upon the II o'clock saloon closing law.
 In the Third ward Robert C. Manville democratic candidate for councilman, is putting in some telling work. Up to noon the republicans had not done much in this ward.
 The prohibitionists distributed circular | showing the expenditures of the town and city for police, almshouse, outside poor etc.
 At three o'clock 460 votes had been cas in the first ward, of which the republican. 1 claim 2S3 and the democrats IF. In the second ward 609 votes had beer cast at the same hour and the republicans claimed a majority of 130.
 After 12 o'clock the votes began to rol in and at 3 o'clock 5.5 votes had been cas in the third ward Neither side can claim a victory but the chances are very favorable to the democrats. The estimate at thl hour is: Democrats, 291; republicans, 2Sf
 In the fourth ward 911 votes were de posted before o'clock, of which the dem oorats were confident of I00, leaving abou 200 to the opposition.
 The vote in the first ward Is net so he@v. as that of year ago In the second heavy vote is being boiled. The thirC will probably poll about the same numbe of votes as a year ago The fourth wart will show an increase oyer its last year vote
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01

The Brass City hose company will hold their annual meeting to morrow evening to elect officers for the ensuing year.
 The committee appointed by the Masonic lodges to arrange & date for the dedlca- tion of the new Masonic temple will meet this evening.
 The delegates recently appointed at the democratic primaries will hold meeting
 in the police court room tomorrow even
 ing at s o'clock to elect delegates to the
 fifth district senatorial convention to be
 held at Naugatuck next Wednesday. While boy named McNiff living on Quarry street was chopping wood Satur- day afternoon, his little brother two years
 of age ran under the aX as it was descend
 ing and received scalp wound. phy-
 sician was called who dressed the wound, which will not prove necessarily fatal, The annual city meeting was called to order by the mayor in the police court room at s o'clock this morning, but lmme- diately adjourned until this evening when the election returns will be announced,
 and action taken upon the report of the boald of agents and treasurer of the Bronson library.
 Thomas F. Ryan of this city, we'll known as a contractor for concrete walks, and who had been sick for several weeks in Bil- mingham died at o'clock this morning. MT Ryan was member of Sheridan Coun- cil, K. of C. He leaves wife and two children. The remains will be brought
 to this city on the o'clock train to-mor-
 row morning. His age was 34 years. The report of Sexton Owen Shields of St Joseph's cemetery, of the number of burials from October 1, 1887 to October l,
 1888 is as follows: October, 34; November, 31; December, 3S; January, 21; February
 36; March, 29;::April, 20; May, 36; June F; July, 37; August, 47; September, 32 The total number of burials for the year
 was 3S4 against 445 for the previous year, decrease of 61.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Denny and Glasscock are out with the annual pronunciamento, "l won't play in Indianapolis next season."
 The joke is on Billy Burdick. On Tues day Chicago and Indianapolis wore their double uniforms. Billy mistook Burns, who was running the bases, for one of his own team, and threw the ball to him. Burns of course, didn't catch it, but made q base on the throw
 Syracuse has in McQuery, Childs, Beard and Battin an extraordinarily stronginfield that very few clubs in the country can ex- eel or even compare with The record of McQuery, Beard and Childs speaks for itself and all admit that Battin fills the bill at third bag as no other player ever did there
 Manager Mcdonald of New Haven is in New Bedford looking for polo players and trying to induce the team of that city to join the proposed Connecticut league. Hartford may not be represented in the league this season as the armory cannot again be secured
 The championship season in the Central league closed on Saturday. The season has been very successful one so far as good ball playing was concerned, but financially it was a failure to all the clubs. which losefrom $600to$2, 700 apiece. Newark wins the pennant by a small margin Jersey City pressing her close, Wilkesbarre fin ishing with good third, Scranton stands fourth and Allentown, Easton, and Elmira in the order named.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. MAYORS OFFICE, CITY oF WATERBuRY SA1AtnInn ln.al.


 MAYORS OFFICE, CITY OF WATERBuRY.
 September %, 1888. Whereas. by the provisions of the charter of the City of Waterbury, an election will take place on the lSt day of october. lSSS, for Town, City and School offices:
 And, whereas, by Title 20. Chapter a. Section 4S of the General Statutes of this State, Mayors of cities may, between sunrise and sunset on the day of any Town, City or Electors meeting, cl SC any place therein where intoxicating liquors or cider are ordinarily sold or reputed to be sold to be drunk on the premises, and may order such places to be kept closed between sunrise an l sun set on the day of any such meeting; Now, therefore, I, Henry Boughton, Mayor of the City of Waterbury, by virtue of the power vested in me by the statute laws of the State of Connecticut, so order that all places within the City of Waterbury, where any intoxicating liquors are sold or reputed to he sold to be drunk on the premises, be closed and kept closed between sun rise and sunset on the 1st day of October 1888 as aforesaid.
 Every Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff Constable Baiiff and Police Officer, within said City of Waterbury, shall enforce the above orders and arrest any person or persons violating the same, Given under my hand and the seal of the city of Waterbury this 20th day of September, A. D. 1888. HENRY I. EDUCATION,
 Mayor. New Haven County, ss, Waterbury, September 8, 1888
 The above and foregoing is a like, true and at tested copy of the warning and proclamation
 Attest: JOHN VIM MDONALD,
 City Sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
SHE HAD NOT HAD CABBAGE.


A AouuS " ho AS
 Not so Enthusiastic as He Was.
 The New Haven News is responsible for this story; A we'll known young man of Waterbury who participated in the recent republican parade tells LIS sad story. While marching something came against the back of his head. In another second something else hit the side of his face. The stencil nearly drove him wild. With out breaking ranks he discovered the rem nants of two aged eggs dripping down his clothes.
 As soon as possible he slipped from the parade and made good time through back streets to his home. After bath he used the contents of two bottles of Florida water and all the perfumery in the house without avail.
 He had made an engagement to take a young lady for drive. Before starting he visited adrug store and called for the strong est musk or anything which would drown the scent of the other odor. The druggist gave him preparation which he assured the yo1ng man would do the work. He called for his friend, at whose house the party YVES to meet. As one after another were added to the assembly, nothing was said, but each individual snuffed the air until some one said: Bessie, did you have cabbage for breakfast" 2"
 The young man sprang to his feet and related his eXperirnce. He says no more parade for him if Harrison and Morton cant be elected without that they may go by the board
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
Mary, Queen of Scots."

In undertaking the role of Mary" Claire Scott has set herself difficult task To portray the many conflicting emotions which come from a desire to die in peace with all the world and a knowl- edge that death comes as the result of an unjust sentence would put to the test even greater histrionic ability than that lady possesses. That Miss Scott should go through the performance with the appro- bation of her audience may be regarded as sufficient evidence of her talent.-Hart- ford Record. At the opera house this evening.
 A new English melodrama entitled The Ruling Passion" will be presented for the first time in this city on Wednesday next The Ruling Passion in this instance is the avarice, greed, position and distinction, which dominates the life of one of the prin- cipal characters. The play will be mag ni6cently mounted. All the scenery being carried by the company, and representing "The Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, "Plc- adilly." An interior of an English mad house is also shown and the horrors and punishments the poor unhappy inmates are subjected to are truthfully depicted. A rain storm of real water. A full rig ged ships at sea. And an escape ill bal loon are among the features.
 Fora full line of peaches and fruits go to w N Ta6d's
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
ODeOsed by G. A, R. Men,

R. Jay Walsh of Greenwich, the repub-
 ican candidate for secretary of state is meeting with considerable opposition from Grand Army men in his section of the state. They claim that in 1885 when NIT Walsh was member of the house of rep resentatiyes. he made the statement during a debate that ''it is long time since the wal and the republican party is getting tired of hearing of the claim of the old soldier,'" It is also alleged that in the state senate two years ago he advocated a bill whose object it was to deprive the in mates of the Soldiers home of the right of suffrage. Mir Walsh has not yet been heard from on the subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
KILLED BY A FALL. Terrible Accident by Which Patrick Cavanaurh Lost His Life.

Yesterday afternoon Patrick Cavanaugh, aged 13, in company with several com panions of the same age, went nutting in the woods at the rear of the Wolcott road, Coming to chestnut tree, Cavanaugh pro posed that it be shaken and volunteered to do the climbing. After he had climbed to a considerable height he slipped and fell to the ground striking on his chest He was removed to the residence of his cousin, Patrick Gilmore on Wolcott road and pr Yeoman's summoned, who found that the lad had received internal injuries and tEe chances of his recovery were not very favorable. The boy fingered in terrible pain and died at 1O:30 last evening" cause of death being internal hemorrhages Cavanaugh was very bright led and 9 general favorite with his company. His father died four months ago and he lived with his mother Mrs Catherine Cavanaugh on McGill street. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING.
A Tax of Five Mills Laid For The Ensuing
 Year-Other Business Transacted.


 The annual town meeting was held in the district court room this morning. H. I. Boughton was appointed chairm n and James c. White acted in his official cspacity:sas clerk. The first business of the meeting was to hear and act apon the selectmen's report, which was accepted. The subject of laying the annual town tax rought out q lively discussion to the amount to be laid. The selectmen recom- mended that tax of five mills would be sufficient A. F.. Rice moved that a tax of six mills be levied in order that some of the floating debt now lingering on the town might be reduced and at least ten thousand dollars of it wiped away. The debt now amounts to S49.OO0 not in cluding the City hall bonds. NJ. J. Rrezenski claimed that with only tax of five mills on the dollar considerable of the debt could be removed gradually, and in a few years the burden would be lifted. He made motion to lay a tax of five mills. MT Rice offered an amendment to this motion to make it five and one~halt mills, and vote being taken the amendment was lost and Mc Brezenski's motion carried.
 John O'Neil, Jr, then moved that one mill of the tax be devoted to paying off the town debt and the motion was unanimously carried. The matter of authorizing the selectmen to have the brush on the side of the highways cut and removed as provided by statute was laid over to this evening. The recommendation of the selectmen as tC the working of the highways was argued at length and several were in favor of let ting the selectmen have control of working the highways while others opposed it, be ing in favor of the contract system. On the suggestion of the chairman.a n committee consisting of F. B. Rice, E. l.. Frisbie and John O'Neil Jr, were appointed to confer with the selectmen and report at future meeting The petition of John O'Neil, Jr, Martin Bergin and others to appropriate money to defray the expenses of maintain ing the poo" orphan children, and the question of the town furnishing books without expense to the pupils of the public schools, were laid over until Monday even ing, October s.
 The meeting then took recess until this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01

Mike Kelly has invented a new trick: With 8 man on third and another on first as soon as the latter goes down 10 second he throws the ball, but before so doing, he places his mask on the line about four feet from the plate. If the runner on third attempts to score on the return of the ball, he will not be able to slide in on account of the mask being in his road. By this means Kelly can get the ball back in time to prevent the runner from scoring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
CUT BY < BUTCHER KNIFE.
A Colored Man In Birmingham Receives
 an Ugly Wound.

an tSiS VI oNnu
 William Hawley is colored man who keeps a cheap boarding house at the Italian camp on the Derby extension jnst outside of Birmingham. Yesterday morning Amos Simms, porter at the Bassett house, visited Hawley and fell asleep on one of the hunks. Hawley wanted to clean up and requested Simms to move. Simms refused and when Hawley attempted to put him out a scuffie ensued in which cigar was taken from Hawley's pocket.
 He seized a butcher knife and chased Simms around the room. Simms sup posed that it was all in play and turned around just in time to receive blow from the knife, which severed five arteries in his left wrist. The wounded man was taken to Birmingham where Dr Beardsley sewed up the gash, Simms said that the cut was an accident and refused to have Hawley arrested. The wound is not a dangerous one, but will lay him up for some time, and, perhaps, leave the arm permanently useless.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
A FfenGish Plat Rolled.

WENoNA, ILL, Oct Tt has been learn ed that an attempt to wreck a crowded excursion train was made on tho Dwight branch of the Chicago & Alton road We'd nesday night last, Kerosene had been poured on the woodwork of small bridge and the structure fired. It was discovered by the engineer just in time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting for Accepting Re
 ports, Laying Tax. Etc.

ports, Laying Tax. Etc.
 The annual center school district meet ing was held in the police court room Sat urday evening, Chauncey B. Webster pre- siding Clerk Neagle read the report of the district committee and treasurer, which together with the report of the board of education, all of which have been pub lished in the DEMOCRAT. were adopted. It was voted to lay a six mills tax for run ming expenses and one mill tax for the sinking fund. The board of education were authorized to use their discretion in regard to opening night schools the com ing winter. It was voted to keep the sink ing fund separate from the general fund and the treasure, was empowered to take charge of the same and place it out at in terest After remarks on the proposition to furnish school books free the meeting adiOurned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
Advance in the Price of Bread.

CHICAGO, Oct 1.-Retail bread dealers have advanced the price of bread, owing to the advance in wheat, and the proba- bilities are that there will be still further raise i'll the price of bread.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
SnnDlieS GiYinN Onr

GAINESVILLE, Fla, Oct.-Supplies are exhausted in the stores and there is great distress here which the city council will be asked to take measures to abate. Many of the poor are absolutely destitute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
BROWNS DENTAL ROOMS

IA East Main Street, Waterbury. cnn, roo+h Teeth made. Teeth filled. rt Teeth repaired Teeth pivoted. Teeth cIeano5 Ieethreguiated; Teeth treated. Teeth extraat.,59
 Teeth extracted, with gas 'eu , All operations on the Natural Teeth don9a the best work P''ces Tor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01

We need few mora names for our No 3 $50. .00 Watch Club.
 D. o. Calender & Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
CHINESE EXCLUslON BILL.

Signed by The President and Transmitte to Congress. WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-The president has
 signed the Chinese exclusion bill and has transmitted it to congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
Weather.

For Connecticut-Warmer rain southerly winds; brisk on the coast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01

Snow in England, LONDON, Oct 1.-Snow fell throughout England to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01

For a full line of peaches and fruits go tt w. N. Ladd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-01
Special Bargains for
 This Week Of New Fall Suits.

As memorable inauguration of the fall business. shall offer for this week. 100 All Wool Suits in szesfrom 36 to A. Goods made by the Hamilton Wool Co.,, dark mixed tits in sack only This is one of the best bargains offered by us Ordinary price $1O Our price for this week S6.75
 We've just received few of Mens fine Fun Stiff Hats, Silk trimmed and Satin lined That we shall offer for $l 25 These Hats are much Letter then any we have offered before Ut same price
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-02-24
A LETTER FROM KINNEKEET.
A CLERGYMAN SURPRISED AND HELPED
"A GOOD WOMAN DIES. ETC.
KINNEKEET, n. c.. Jan. 16, '88.

KINNEKEET, n. c.. Jan. 16, '88.
By rap on the door of Bro. Z. Il =.
Scarborough's house. at about 8
o'clock on the night of Jan. 10th, he
was brought out, when, to his great
surprise, he found a load of prOvis-
ions and some money, sent from the
helping hands of his brothers of the
Church and others. Knowing that he
is a good preacher and needed
help, and a sufferer Of consumption.
we will not allow him to oyster, any
longer, on account of exposure. We
think if church would take more
interest in their clergemen at home,
and especially the widows and or
phans, it will surely be stars within
their Crowns in Tory.
Good old Aunt CLASSY Bond.
resident of Kinnekeet, who was re-
ceiving $500 per month. and had
received at one time of the u. S.
Government $1,000, has departed
from this life and gone to the good
world above. She was 81 years and
a few months old, and leaves two
children and host Of friends to
mourn her death. She was a good
Christian woman and will be greatly
missed by all who knew her. The
funeral service was read by Mr.. 0.
n. Gray, a servant of the Lord.
A FRIEND.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-02-24
CHAPANOKE LETTER.

Mr.. EDITOR Having recently
made visit to your place. L ask
small space in your paper to inform
you of my very pleasant visit. l
have never visited place and enjoyed
myself better. Those whom 1 met
were very social. both ladies and
gentlemen. 1 sympathize with the
family of Mrs. w. V. Elliott, who
died at your place recently.
/ don't think there is much news
at our place, though it is said to be
the liyeliest place around. We think
some of our girls are taking advantage
Of leap year; some were out riding
last Sunday evening. Some of the
boys from Winfall say they had no
idea that our place was half so lively.
They say they intend to spend more
Of their time with us than they have
before. The girls are glad to hear it
but the boys are not SO anxious.
The topic Of the day is an oyster
supper at Mr.. Miles Overman, on the
goth of February; the proceeds to
purchase Parsonage furniture for our
Parsonage and also for the District
Parsonage. We hope to be patron
lied literally by all We want the
girls to bring their purses; we will
have a nice present to be voted TO
the handsomest gentlemen as well as
the pre5tiest lady. SO boys get on
your best looks and come and bring
your girls to vote for you; we are
sure you'll get it. We also intend to
have a postoffice department. We
invite all to come. Al. l.. 0.
Many thanks for an invitation
but will be unable to attend.-ED.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-02-24

portant, therefore, not only for the
good of the South in general, but
specially the prosperity of the
farmers that they should gain raj e
u large corn crop. The South ought
to do even better in this line than last
year. and Southern farmers will make
a serious mist IKE if they do not p ant
for a large crop of corn and also of
oats. We believe that every paper
in the South would do well TO urge
this matter upon its readers.