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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
COMMUNICATIONS.
To the Editor of the DEAocRAT:-

10 the EulJOf or the DEHOCRAT:-
 The extreme solicitude and unusual anxiety expressed by the so-called Repub- lican over the Trepannier election fraud case is truly distressing. The editor would
 seem to justify the act of swearing falsely
 to become a voter, makes fawning apologies for the accused, and works the white wash brush for all it's worth ill attenuation of the charge. A pretty spectacle in morals and politics when the little Sunday school editor and his paper seek to ycondone an offense of that kind just to pander to the prejudices of a class of people whose vote, like sycophant, this. editor is seeking for the republican party. Does he suppose the French Canadian people ask him to
 justify the conduct of young Trepannier when they themselves rebuke such a course? The morals and the citizenship of these people all cry out against such grievous offense against the state.
 Let the editor pull the hypocrite's mask from his own face Let the sun of honesty and truth shine in upon his little soul. Let him say at once that the republican
 leaders wink at these offences when vote
 csn be made. Let him know that one of their leaders solicited Attorney Root not to expose him as party to young Trepan
 nier's attempt 10 te made voter prem aturely. The recordsqare not altogether savory with the republicans in regard to funny work in elections. It will be re-
 membered that at recent election prose cutions were brought against two leading lights in the republican corps of workers charged with buying and intimidating voters. These cases went by appeal to the
 superior court. A large number of dama- ging afidavits were taken and submitted as evidence. The case like so many of their
 comrades slept the sleep of death
 All honor to ChaS q Root as a sworn
 attorney in acting promptly and rebuking
 such a proceeding before our town board of registration in vindication of the oath of an applicant that he will ''tell the truth,
 the whole truth and nothing but the truth V
 touching his right to become voter. All
 honor to the French Canadians, many of
 whom are democrats, that they discoun- tenance the attempt to become citizen of the U. $. and voter except in accordance
 with law and right, and shame on any
 committee or member of any committee,
 republican or democrat, who will justify
 false swearing or prevarication in an ap-
 plicant before the board of registration as a candidate for citizenship. X.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
JOHN CALVIN DEAD.

Clots of Blood Found on His Brain-The Assassin Apprehend ed in His Western Hom.-says His Trip to Hartford is a Blank
 John Calvin, the Waterbury sausage vender, who was assaulted in Hartford last Thursday morning, died at the hospital at o'clock Saturday afternoon. Jeremiah Calvin, his brother, and sister were present when he died.
 His sister knelt down at the wounded mans bedside and entreated him to speak to her, but the only response was a lev guttural murmur and slight twitchinS of the eyelid.
 Albert Roberts. e17e of the men who committed the assault, was captured at the asylum-F iday. w. J. Souder, the other one, and the fellow who wielded the in strument of death, was apprehended at his home at Columbus, O., Saturday night about II o'clock.
 Souder belongs to a very wealthy family of that place, his father being prominent business man of Columbus and i'll most ex- cellent standing socially and otherwise. His mother is one of the wealthiest ladies of the West, owning the large millinery establishment of A. E. Pierce & Company, located where Souder lives.
 | When arrested he feigned astonishment, and denied all knowledge of the affair, and said that his trip to Hartford was blank to him. He had dissipated and seedy ap- pearance, and looked as though he was re- covering from a protracted debauch.
 At 9 o'clock yesterday morning post mortem examination was held on the body at the hospital, conducted by Dr Fuller. The examination showed a large fracture in the skull, and portions of the shattered bone imbedded ill the wound. Large clots of blood were found on the brain, and the medical examiner states that death was pro duced by hemo1rhage of the brain. The wound was carefully probed, but no foreign substance of any character was found. The belief that portion of knife blade would be found in the wound did not prove to be the case. The evidence seems to be clear that the fracture of the skull was produced by club or some other heavy instrument, and not by a knife, as at first supposed.
 As soon as the necessary papers are made out an officer will start for Columbus to bring back the prisoner. Souder's relatives have an abundance of wealth and it is probable that strong fight for the prisoner will be made on the plea of insanity.
 The remains were brought to this city this morning and were from here taken to | Thomaston for interment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
ACQUAINTED IN WATERBURY.
New York's Murdered Policeman the
 Brother of Mrs Michael Lawlor.

New York's Murdered Policeman the
 Brother of Mrs Michael Lawlor.
 Policeman James Brennan of the Thirty fifth street squad, New York, was shot down and killed very early yesterday morn ing in Third avenue by Harry Carlton, otherwise handsome Harry, an east side thief and an ex-convict. Carlton and others of this gang had assaulted Julius Roesler, and Policeman Brennan was try ing to capture Carlton when he was shot down.
 Policeman Brennan was 43 years old and had been on the force since March IS, 1874. He was in Capt Clinchy's command until Sept 20. 1885, when he was trans ferred to the Thirty fifth street station. Last summer he was sent back to Capt Clinchy, and month ago he returned to Capt Ryan s station Brennan was mar ried and lived in flat at 245 East Thirty ninth street. He had three children, the oldest 19 years and the youngest 13 months old. His wife will receive $400 from the Police Pension Fund, and his late com panions will pay the expenses of his flu nersl. Brennan was a popular man with the members of the force, and he had a good record as policeman.
 | Coroner Levy will hold all inquest to- day. The autopsy yesterday showed that four bullets struck Brennan, one in the upper lip, which fractured the lower jaw one in the neck; third on the left ear, and the fourth fatal ball in the left temple 1 He will be buried on Tuesday
 Brennan has a number of friends and acquaintances in this city, the wife of Su- pernume rarg Michael Lawlor being his sis ter Afr Lawlor left for New York to day to attend the funeral.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
Shadows of a Great City"

The entertainment booked for tomorrow night at the opera house will. be.one..of the best of the season. The scenic effects, which include inside views of a pawn brokers shop, of the penitentiary .on Blackwell's Island, of New York million aires mansion and of a Harlem river boathouse, with a view of the East river thrown in, will make the piece "go' with those who enjoy the intricacies of double sets and revolving scenes. Miss Annie Tiffany will fill her original role of Biddy
 Roman, the big hearted Irish washer
 woman; Miss Rose Tiffany as Annie and Helen Standish John Marshall as Tom Cooper; Ed B. Tilton as George Benson and other capable actors make up the cast
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
And Then They Smiled,

They met in horse car, two young wo- men, whose tawny faces showed that they were just back from the seashore, and when they had kissed and embraced and been through all the preliminary nonsense neces- sary to the occasion, one said to the other:
 "Oh, you dear thing! had such a f1irta- tion with your husband while you were down east. He came down to Nantasket al- most every night"
 "7es, he wrote me about it," the other re- turned sweetly. ''He said you didn't seem to know anybody and wero so lonely he quite pitied you"
 "He was always so kind to neglected girls" tho first speaker murmured "You know they said when you were married that he would have taken all the wall flowers if he could, he was so generous"
 And then they smiled lovingly on each other.-Boston Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
He Put a Stop to It.

Ladies who are annoyed by the efforts of admiring acquaintances who endeavor to initiate their dresses can take hint from the Prince of Wales, who has become disgusted with the slavish imitation of his dress affected by dudes and mashers. Last year he took effectual means to put stop to this folly. He ordered from some unknown source an ugly suit of dirty blanket tweed. He then put on hideous red shirt with blue collar, a soft felt hat with low cream colored crown and band of orange ribbon, and thrust a silk handkerchief into his breast pocket. The costume was something fearful to behold, but it effected its purpose, as he had 1t all to himself It was so hideous that even the cads would not copy it.-Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Two Young HIen Arrested Yesterday for
 Seduction.


 Seduction.
 Patrick O'Hara, fireman on the Nauga- tuck railroad, and George McNorton, a youth from Watertown, were arrested at the formers boarding place in Bridgeport early yesterday morning, by Officer Daily, charged with seducing two young girls, named Millie Goodsell and Mamie Sher- man. The latter, who is about F years of age was in company with McNorton, who is about the same age The Goodsell girl is apparently about 20 years old, and was in the company of O'Hara, who is an un- married man somewhere in the twenties. From the story told by the two young men it seems they met the Goodsen and the Sherman girl at dance in the Concordia hall Saturday night for the first time. They became very familiar with each other, and the young girls consented to their com pany home. On the way, which was at a late hour when they started, so the young men state, they stopped in several saloons. and all indulged freely in drink. After walking about for a while they entered a railroad car in the Naugatuck yard and there took improper liberties with them The mother of the Sherman girl found her daughter lying senseless on the floor of her room and made the complaint to the police that led to the arrest of the two men. She claims the girls were drugged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
A Plea for the Cigar.

An Albany physician, who is something of an investigator, says that smoking is not good for any man so far as his physical condition is concerned; that it is only good to relieve mental depression; that it does so simply by diverting mans mind from himself and from objects that worry him. Nothing" ," said he, requires more devotion to it for it's enjoyment than cigar. It is not the taste of tobacco that one enjoys. It is looking at the smoke, inhaling and smelling it, and knocking off the ashes. All these things divert the mind, and so drive dull care away"-Albany Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
WITH SUICIDAL INTENT.
J ohm Walsh Tries to Hang Himself in
 the Station House

John Walsh, aged 35 years, a laborer liv- ing in Portland, was found roaming around the streets of Hartford yesterday in demented condition. He was taken to the police station and confined in cell. During the evening he was found trying to hang himself with his cotton jumper, and when discovered had one sleeve around his throat and the other fastened to the door of the cell. The clothes were taken away from him and a narcotic administer ed. On the left side of his forehead is a partially healed wound, and it is thought this had something to do with his condi tiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
ANOTHER ARREST MADE.
The Date Frank Massicotte's First
 Papers Altered.

1aperS A1tereu..
 Frank Massicotte, aged AS years, French Canadian residing at 54 Mill street, was arrested this morning on a very serious charge On September 24, 1887, he was granted his first papers and as required by law two years must elapse before obtaining the second papers. Massicotte it seems was entered on the list to be made and ap peared before the selectmen last week and qualified. In looking over the list of those who were made, a member of the demo- cratic town committee discovered that this man only received his first papers last year. When he appeared before the selectmen he brought the pa pers which were dated from Sept 24, 1886. The superior court records state that his papers were given him last year. Deputy Marshal Daniel Mahaney therefore armed with warrant from Commissioner Geo E. Terry arrested him. Massicotte says he did not change the papers and will not say who did, pleading that he is entirely in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
The Earth's Ancient Vegetation.

Remains from coal beds prove that the ferns, of which several thousand species are known, constituted very important part of the earth's earlier vegetation. They are still abundant, especially in moist tropical regions. In the Antilles they comprsse about one-tenth of the vegetation; in Oceanica, one fourth or one-ffth; in St. Helena, one-third; ill Juan Fernandez, one-half, and in England, one-thirty- ty-ffth.-Arkansaw Traveller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
FIRE IN NEW BRITAIN.
Eight Horses Burned to Death-A Stable
 Hand Missing.

NEW BRITAIN, Oct 29.-Turners livery stable on Church street was almost entirely destroyed by fire at ? o'clock this morning. Eight horses, several tons of hay, and number of carriages were burned. The barn was one of the oldest established in the city, being owned for years by Horace Bailey J. M Finnegan came into posses sion of the stable about year ago and sold it short time ago to Turner. The o1igin of the fire is a mystery. One of the host lers is missing and it is not known whether he perished in the flames or is off on spree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
Voters to be Made.

TNHE Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town O 1 aterbury will be in session, for the purposef of admitting to the electors oath those found qualified in the Police Court Room, City Hall E uil ding, edneSday, October 24, from a. m to , D. m, and will adjourn from time to time, un- til Monday October go, when they will be in ses- sion from a. m. to p. m. and on Monday, November 5, from a. m. until 5 p. m., if neces- sary for the purpose of admitting those only whose qualifications mature after October % and down to election day.
 JOHN B. DOHERTY.
 GEORGE A. EDUCATION,
 NELSON MORRIS,
 Selectmen. JAMES c. HITE, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
All in a Row.

A Yale graduate, who was student about thirty years ago, said, in speaking of changes that had taken place since his time: Il never knew whether to attach any signif- canoe to it or not, but when was there tbe law school adjoined the Jail, the medical col lege was next the cemetery and the divinity school was on the road to the poor house. n- Hartford Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
Dancing School.

MT Prutting's classes in dancing will meet for first lesson next Friday evening at o'clock. Ladies and gentlemen desiring to join the class will please leave their names at Dexters pharmacy. Terms 5000 for twelve lessons, $500 payable at first lesson: balance at fourth lesson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
Citizens in Uniform.

On public occasions the governors of the British provinces in Australia all appear in military uniform; yet not one of them is a professional soldier. This looks funny, even to a practiced eye,- and the people of this country think it ridiculous. York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
ITO the Honorable Probate Court for the District | of Waterbury.

The petition sf Mrs Mary Minton of Waterbury within said district respectful ly represents 1. That for more than three years last past she has been and now is the wife ol one John Minton; that during all of said time she has resided and now resides ill said Waterbury; that during all of said time the said John has abandoned the said wife and now continues his said abandonment with total neglect of sA of the marital duties on his part to be performed.
 2 That said Mary is the owner of piece of land in Waterbury in Brooklyn, so-called, bounded north on Bank street. east on Michael McKeon; north on Thomas Shanahan, and west on Leonard street, with dwelling and other improvements thereon.
 3. The said Mary Minton prays that she may be empowered to dispose of said real estate in
 MARY HINTON,
 Per Webster & O'Neill, her Attorneys. Waterbury, Oct go, 1SSS
 Probate Court, District of Waterbury, October 29, 1888.
 On the foregoing application of Mary Minton, praying that she may be empowered to dispose of her real estate in Waterbury if she were single woman, it is ordered that a hearing on said application shall take place in the probate office in the City hall ill Waterbury, on Thursday the first day of November, 1SSS at o'clock in the forenoon, and all persons interested are hereby notified to be present if they cause; it is further
 Ordered, that public notice of said application and order of notice and the time and place of hearing be given by said applicant by publishing said application and this order in newspaper having circulation in said district before said time assigned, and return made to this court.
 CHARLES w. GILLETTE, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
For Senator.

BRIDGEPORT, Oct 29.-The republican convention of the Fourteenth district held here to-day nominated David Trubee for state senator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29

Look at the display of watches in the window of Lake. Strobel & Co, successors to D. c. Callender & Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
Weather.

For Connecticut-far colded Monday, warmer Tuesday, northwesterly backing to southwesterly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-29
WEBER ! WEBER

Oh yes we were there and also the Weber Piano It took first premium in sharp competl- ton with Mason tc Hamlin, Smith American, Hal lett < Davis, and Baus. No use denying 1t, gentle men. Extra efforts were made to down Weber. Alas for shattered hopes and prospects blasted. Even whole stores imported and goods ordered expressly for the WatertOWn Fair failed to accom- psh the desired result. Instead the plainest- cased Piano bears off the honors of the occas- ion Why is this Simply because Weber Planes are made from the Musicians standpoint, and through constant and faithful effort, aiming all ways at perfection they have long since been Piano manufactured containing a soul" By their peculiar construction quality of tone is secured embodying not only great power, but the sympathetic, pure and rich tone, especially ment the choice of the highest musical talent in the world.
 No effort is made by this company to secure new patent devices, which are often introduced the slightest intention expectation of imprOv ing the quality of the same, but instead is made in accordance with the Weber idea, viz Per lection of the original plan of construction laid down by the late Albert Weber Sr., and faith fully carried out by his successors in buSlneSS, Agents lies to the contrary no twithstandlng This decision effectually SilenceS the whining of opposition dealers, who, not having a first class Piano to offer you take every occasion pos sible to claim that because General Washington and Albert Weber, ST, dead the United States and the Weber Piano cease to continue III the onward march of progress, Be not decelVed A Weber Piano is thoroughly safe investment Sound as gold dollar; Secure as a government bond; And is for sale by
 B. SHONiNGER & co.
 i6I Bank Street.
 GEO. l.. PELHAM. Manager. General State Agents for Conn.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-20
LUCE AND THE NAVY.
He Thinks We should Have lni-
proved Inland WAterWaYs.

He Thinks we ShOul0 nave tnl.
proved Inland Waterways.
BALTIMORE, September 19.-Rear.Ad-
miral Luce, of the United States Navy,
and commandant of the North-Atlantic
squadron, passed through Baltimore this
morning for New York. The Admiral
was brimful of enthusiasm over his trip
through the inland waterways from New
York to Norfolk in his diminutive steam
launch, Vixen. He said to q Sun repor-
ter: eff ours were military government
like England. Russia, Germany or
France, we would have had system OF
inland navigation years ago. Foreign
nations are more alive to our needs and
our defects than we are. The need OF an
inland system of canals and waterways
is undoubted.
He thinks the Erie canal should be
widened and deepened, as also should be
the Delaware and Raritan and Chesa-
peake and Delaware, and his trip is being
made for the purpose of gathering facts
and figures for a report which he proposes
to lay before Congress.
"Because there is no war in sight"
he said, sis no reason why we should
not have thoroughly equipped navy
and perfect system Of inland naviga.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-20
IN DIAN A.
Harrison Handsh aking-G0v. Hill
to Speak for the Democrats.

INDIANAPOLIS, September 19-General
Harrison began to receive at his resi-
dence as early as 80 this morning.
They were chiefly visitors who remained
in the city over night, and others attend
ing the State Fair now in full progress.
Throughout the day several hundred
called at the house. The General made
four addresses to the several visiting
delegations. The receptions concluded
with the usual handshaking,
Corporal Tanner, of New York, we'll
known soldier-orator, arrived here sew
eral days ago, EN- route to California, to
stump the Pacific Coast at the request Of
the Republican National Committee, but
on suggestion OF General Harrison he will
remain in Indiana.
The Democratic State Committee an.
nounce that Governor D. B. Hill, of New
York, will participate in the Indiana
campaign. He will speak at Lafayette
on the night of October 13, when grand
Democratic rally will be held.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-20
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.
Nineteenth Annual ReuniOM-A Eu
lOgY on Sheridan.

CHICAGO, September 19.-The Nine.
teenth annual reunion of the Army of the
Cumberland met here to-day, with one
hundred and fifty members present.
General Rosecrans was called to the
Chair. He was received with applause.
General Fullerton moved that commit
tee be appointed to consider the ques.
tion of erecting an equestrian statue to
General Sheridan i'll Washington. After
some discussion the matter was laid over.
Then followed the appointment of the
various committees.
At Central Music Hall this evening
Gen. Russell A. Alger, of Michigan, de.
livered q glowing eulogy on the late
General Sheridan.
After the session at Central Music
Hall a symposium with the Chicago
1cembers of the military order of the
Loyal Legion was held at the Grand
Pacific Hotel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-20
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