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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Burned to Death.

Grace Mcconnell, 13 year old daughter of James Mcconnell, of Bridgeport, was fatally burned yesterday morning about s o'clock, and died after remaining ill an un- conscious condition for over five hours. MT Mcconnell was feeling unwell and his daughter Grace, who was the eldest of four motherless children, offered to kindle the fire and get breakfast for him in order that he might rest. Soon after she went into the kitchen the members of the household were startled by piercing screams. MT the yard, her clothes 8 seething mass of flames. Mir Payne rushed to her rescue stripped the burning clothes from her body and rolled sheet around. A physician was summoned and administered anesthe- tics. The ambulance was called and she was removed to the hospital, where she died at ? o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Remarried to Avoid Complications.

Capt A. F. Lyon of Woodbury, who served in an Illinois regiment during the war and receives a pension, is in feeble health. Wishing to make provision for his wife, to whom he has been married 30 years, and to get her a pension, he made an investigation which showed that there was no proof of their marriage. The mar riage license was lost when Captain Lyon's hotel was burned several years ago, while the minister who married them and all other witnesses of the ceremony but the couple were dead. To avoid complications the couple were remarked yesterday and the fact properly recorded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fifty dollars down and S12 month will buy a house and lot.
 A good store to rent on Bishop street. Apply to Thomas Callahan.
 For home manufactured cigars, without artif- cial iavoring call on Wass & Dews 7s South Main street, A fine line to select from.
 Chase advertises q special hosiery sale to-day, a clean sweep" of odd lots of ladies and childrens goods
 Some special bargains are offered by Turner & Co to-day. During the month of August the store will close Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6p, m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
DEACON STAIRS STORY.
He Denies That He Is the Author of
 Fanny Benton's Trouble.

He Denies That He Is the Author of
 Fanny Benton's Trouble.
 The trial of Guilfords sensational scan dal case of Benton against Starr was con cluded in the court of common pleas at West Haven yesterday before Judge Bradstreet. A big delegation of inter ested hearers came from Guilford by the morning trains, but they found the court room crowded with New Haven people, many of whom were of the gentler sex. Old Deacon Starr, whose misdeeds are said to be the cause of all Miss Benton's troubles, was on hand bright and early. He was attended by body guard of aged Guilford residents, some of whom could take the part of Rip Van Wrinkle without any making-up, while others were living types of Joshua Whitcomb. They gave the support of their presence and seemed to sympathize with him. The testimony for the plaintiff having been finished, the defense began by calling R. l.. Fowler, a retired sea captain, who testified that he had often seen Fannie with one Alexander St Marc, Frenchman, with whom she seemed on terms of intimacy. He had often seen them driving together. Richard c. Wilcox, farmer who employed St Marc as a woodchopper; Edward R. May nard, @ bell boy in Guilford hotel; Martin NaIy, MISS teoiSlha o''ih anu otuoAS SoSe similar testimony. Counsel for the plain tiff objected to this evidence as immaterial and of no weight in disproving the claim of the plaintiff that Deacon Starr should bear the paternity of Miss Benton's child Judge Bradstreet admitted the testimony and the plaintiff noted exceptions. Not q word was spoken by any witness except one which imputed any improper or un duly familiar conduct to Miss Benton ol St Mare. The exception was George w
 Benton, Fanny's half-brother, who testi fled that he had seen St Marc lying on { sofa with his head on Fanny's knee. Th' last witness called yesterday was Deacol Starr himself He denied in the stronges language that anything improper had oc cured between him and Fanny Benton il thought, word or deed. At this point tn
 court adjourned to next Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Dr Barber returned last night from q visit to Norfolk
 Miss Mary Nolan has been visiting in New Britain for several days this week.
 Mrs N. L. Stebbins, of New York city, is visiting with J. B. Partree on South Main street.
 Superintendent Platt of the New York and New England railroad was in this city to-day.
 Dr N. J. Donahoe left this noon for q vacation at Southburyport, Mass, and New port, R. 1.
 Thomas Finnegan, of the Scovill manu. featuring company, is spending his vaca ton at Far Rockaway
 Thomas J. Healy of Healy's hotel, who has been laid up with rheumatism fol several weeks, was able to be ont to-day for the first time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Death Is Expected.

It is reported that Martha Egan, nine teen year old Cheshire girl, is dangerously i'll at the New Haven hospital, the result of having her scalp torn off in the shafting at q Cheshire button shop about year ago. Her scalp was torn entirely off. Coroner Mix has been asked to take an ante-mortem statement, as she was forced toward the shafting, though unintentionally, by 8 young man who worked in the room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
\ Waterbury

ITO THE PROBATE COURT for the District of l Waterbury.
 The application of William B. Dudley respect fully showeth: That he is resident of Water bury in said district, and under the care of con- servator, and is the owner of certain real and personal estate in said district that he is restored to his capacity. Wherefore, he prays that his conseryator may be removed and what remains of his estate. on settlement of his said conserva tors account, may be restored to him, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided Dated Waterbury, July 2S, 1888.
 WILLIAM B. DUDLEY. District of Waterbury, Probate Court ss July 2S, 1888.
 ORDERED-That the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate on the ist sf day of August 1888 I at iotis o'eocE, forenoon, and that notice thereof be published in some newspaper having a circulation in said district. CHAs. w. GILLETTE Judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
B. Shoninger & Co.

Some of the things we do for the improvement
 of Trade; keep only First Glass Pianos and Or
 gans, known everywhere as Standard Goods. We
 sell them at the lowest possible prices and most
 favorable terms Weber, Shoninger: Emerson <
 Wheelock are our leaders any one of which will
 in every way give satisfaction and prove source
 of joy in any family. Among the things we do
 not do is this Never annoy people, who are not
 ready to buy, or lie about our nelghbors goods
 but are willing to accord all a fair valuation in the market. Neither do we have one price to of
 fer and another to sell by, as in the case of the Shoninger Piano offered for S150 by I'M Kellogg who when the sum was rendered him refused it on the plea that some one in the country had promised to look at it in the future. Shoninger Pianos being in such demand, and his supply linn ited, with poor chances of duplication, we sug gest, may have been the reason; although the fact remains that one minute it was for sale and
 the next it was not The public are left to judge of
 the business integrity of such dealings. Lastly,
 manage our own business honestly fairly and le- ultimately; pay dollar for dollar promptly; fur nish our own Bank Vaults for Leases taken from InStallment Customers without the aid of Sher- ifs to collect the same. Thirty years standing
 before the people as a Company, is sufficient guarantee of our stability. Those Shonnger New Style Upright Pianos are elegant in design and finish. We make them and get the price way down. Warrant them first-class. All the rest of the dealers are blowing about them, which proves that they are A No 1, otherwise no abuse would be necessary. Remember an agent nev- CT runs down a Piano to you unless it is a
 source of sharp competition. Examine our Shon- finger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
THE WILD WEST.
Eleven Lives Reported Lost in County
 Seat War.

Seat War.
 TOPEKA, Kan, July 2S.-The county seat war in Stevens county has resulted in the murder of John Cross, sheriff of the county, S. H. Hubbard, c. w. Eaton, H. Fancy, w. H. Wilcox and it is reported others, making eleven in all. Late advices say the whole country is in arms. Cover nor Martin this morning conferred with the authorities, some of whom are indig- nant at the delay and red tape methods of tue governors. Five dead bodies were brought to Woodsdale yesterday, among them that of Sheriff Cross. It is expected that 200 armed men will meet to-day and that bloody fight will result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE, District of

Estate of Patrick Fitzpatrick, late of Water bury, in said district, deceased, July 25, 1888. To whom it may concern:-You are notified to appear if you see cause at the Probate office in Waterbury, on the 30th day of July, 1sSS at 9 o'clock, forenoon, to be heard in regard to the approval and the allowance of the will of Patrick Fitzpatrick and the approval of the executor named in the will of said deceased.
 CHAS. W. GILLETTE. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Proba

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate b Court, July 23, 1888.
 Estate of Patrick Stapleton, late of Waterbury, in said district, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his admins tration account with said estate to this Court for allowance. it is
 ORDERED-That the 30th day of July, 1888, at g o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate of flee in Waterbury, be and the same is assigned, for hearing on the allowance of said admin istration account with Said estate and this Court directs the Administratrix to cite all persons in terested therein to appear at said time and place by publishing this order in some newspaper pub lished in New Haven county and having a circula- tiOn in said district and by posting copy on the public sign post in the Town of Waterbury, where the deceased last dwelt.
 CHAS. w. GILLETTE, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28

VNISTRICT OF WATERBURY. ss. Probate lP Court, July 23, 1888. Estate of Julius c. Sake, late of Waterbury, in said district, de- ceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Water bury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors or sald Estate, who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred d re- covery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JOHN L. SAKE, Administrator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
RESTRICT OF WATERBURY ss Probate Court lI July g, 1888

| July g, 1888
 Estate of Thomas Russell late of Waterbury in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Thomas Russell pray ing that administration on the estate of said de ceased may be granted to some meet person as per application on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in said district on the 30th day of July, A. D. 1888, at o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same in some newspaper having a thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Waterbury in said District.
 CHAs W. GILLETTE, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
FOR SALE

0NE SMALL HOUSE on lot 50x13O feet. $50 V down and S12 per month. Also T5 building lots, $200 to $500 each. on installments.
 Apply at No. ? CLARK ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Weather.

For Connecticut-Stationary temperature, fol easterly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28

IT. H. HAYES, Wholesale and Retail dealer in Foreign ana Do nestle Ales. Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
 34 and 36 East Main St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
TO RENT

TTNHE Store, No 5 Bishop street, lately occupied l by David Quinn. A good stand, used as grocery and liquor store for seven years by Mrs. Hapenny. Possession given August l.
 THOMAS CALLAHAN, IS Hawkins St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Browns Dental Rooms,

i4 East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn.
 Teeth made. Teeth filled. Teeth repaired. Teeth pivoted. Teeth cleaned Teeth reg guated. Teeth treated. Teeth extracted
 Teeth extracted, with gas. l9F~ All operations on the Natural Teeth done in the best manner, and the lowest prices for the best work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Wm. H. Collins,
- DEALER N

Fine Teas, Coffees and Groceries. Best Flour at lowest prices. Choice I.iquors for family use at wholesale prices. Full line of popular brands of Cigars. 135 So. Main St, Opp. Grand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
E. I. TURNER & CO.,, SPECIAL BARGAINS
 AS FOLLOWS:

One Lot Clrens Cambc Dresses neatly trimr1 ed with
 Hamburg Edge, at 17c each Ladies Jersey Undervests, worth 37c, for 17c each Children's Lace Caps. An opportunity to buy odpated top, ebony stick twied
 Silk Umbrella of the Celebrated Eureka make may never
 be had again the low price of $l.4G 2S inch size
 Or Fancy Pmsol for half price Only few left 40 inch Lace Flouncng at 23c per yard. paper covered Novels by the best and the most
 popular books of the season, only each. For the best Goods for the least money call at
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-06
Capital Cuttings,

In answer to an inquiry relative to the
gauging and stamping of imported liquors,
the treasusy department has replied that dis
TILED spirits must be gagged at the port, of
original landing unless entered for immedi-
ate transportation without appraisemeht.
If gagged on a consumption permit they
must be stamped at once; II on warehouse
hermit they are not to be stamped until
withdrawn for consumption. The gauger's
return of imported American whisky en-
tered for transportation must be transmitted
with the entry to the port of destination, and
the capacity, vantage, etc., cut on the bung
stave.
A large number of employees in the execu-
tive departments have gone to their homes
to vote 1t is not possible to ascertain the
number, but over 800 leaves are now run,
ming in the treasury department alone, and
the indications are that the employees in the
other departments are leaving in proportion
ate numbers,
The United States consul at San Salvador
has transmitted to the secretary OF the treas
ury q copy of the new tariff adopted by San
Salvador, which he says rests almost exclu-
sively upon the gross weight of the merchan.
disc. and only incidentally applies the ad
valorem theory.
President Cleveland has signiied his in
tention of attending with his entire cabinet
the centennial celebration OF Georgetown
university. D. c., to be held February %
next. The president will deliver the honor
ary degrees TO be awarded on the occasion.
The treasury department has ruled that
s.Benedictne'' is dutiable at 81 per gallon
and 8 cents per bottle, and not at the rate of
30 per cent ad yalorcm rs a proprietary cor
dial.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-06

said: tWell, Well give you donation
party But all l took away of the do
nation party. which was a gOOd-SiZed
party, was round silver dollar as a
memento of the first money earned as
a preacher.
las am licensed now, suppose l
will preach occasionally, but am not a
regular minister"
Mr.. Burdette will not lecture much
this year, and after Christmas expects
to take long rest and engage only in
literary work at his desk. The Lower
Merton church is very ancient Baptist
church. 1t has recently been remOdeled,
and Mr.. ChildS has given the church
a fine window to the memory of
Charles Thompson, the secretary of the
First congress, and member OF the
church. The pastor is Rev. d. Mac.
Mackin. Robert j. Burdette, known to-
most people as the humOriSt. is known
among the Baptists as member of
great Baptist family. One of his
brothers is Baptist minister in India.
One of BOb'S earliest preceptOrS and
friends before he became we'll known
as the Burlington Hawkeye man was,
Rev. DR.. Weston, of the Grocer theo-
logical seminary. He takes his recent
honors very meekly. apparently indif-ii
ferent to the probability that his former
friends may mildly inquire whether OF
not Saul is among the prophets.
The finding of Brother Burdette's
house is not unattended with difficulties,
as dark reads, deceptive paths and OBJ
trusive tree-trunks waylay the unwary.
So difficult is the labyrinth that reaches
to his door that ever since his brother,
whom he has not seen for many
years, and whom he will not see
for many more, spent half the night in
vain hunting for him, Brother Burdette
Of the road to his house on the back Of
his visiting cards for the protection of
the Occa SiOnal caller
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-06
PROCLAMATION!
MAYORS OFFICE,
CITY OF st. PAUL, Nov. 5, 1883.

BY the terms of section No. 70 of an act
of the legislature entitled ''An act re-
lating to elections" approved March 8,
1887, it is made the duty of the Mayor,
on the day next preceding any election,
to issue his proclamation in a public
manner, that the provisions of section
seventy (7O of said act will be strictly
enforced; in accordance Herewith,
Notice is hereby given that whoever
shall sell or give away at retail any
Spirituous, malt, vinOuS or Intoxicating
liquors., or whoever shall keep
open any saloon or bar-room or
place where such liquor IS sold
or given away on the first Tues
day of November, A. D. 1883. the
day fixed by law for general elections,
from the hour of FIVE o. o'clock in the
forenoon to the hour of eight (S) o'clock
in the afternoon, within the limits of
the City of st. Paul, shall, on conviction,
be fined in sum not less than 500 nor
more than $500 for each and every Of
Tense.
The chief of police will see to the en-
fOrcement of the act, and that patrol
men give personal notice, as far as
practicable, to saloonkeeperS, proprie-
tors of hotels, and others dealing in
liquors, and doing business within their
respective beats. that strict COM
pliance with this law will be expected
and enforced.
ROBERT A. SMITH. Mayor.
Attest:
THos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-06
THE COURT CALENDAR.
Disposition of Cases Before the
Judges.


Disposition of Cases Before the
Judges.
James P. Mulvehill against the St.
Paul Ice company for 1850 for rent of a
barn, was argued before Judge Kelly
yesterday and submitted to the jury.
Carrie B. Mccall against Bushnell &
Bushnell was tried before Judge Buck
ham yesterday. This is an action to re-
cover commissions on real eState trans
action.
The case of Burns & Shaw against
Filter ct al, the jury yesterday dis
agreed.
Joseph Ullman has filled a garnishee
suit against Daniel Underwood for
1929. 5S, in which the Germania bank is
the garnishee.
Judge SimonS Yesterday granted an
order for Judgment to plaintiff in the
case of S. and O. Kipp against j. b.
st. Aubin ct al.
Iu the assignment case of Nathan
Blumenthal, a schedule of the assets
and liabilities was filed yesterday. The
assets consisting of merchandise, fix
lures and real estate amounting to
81, 720.40, and the liabilities SS,629.94.
The st. Paul National bank is creditor
to the amount of $500, money loaned.
A verdict for the defendant was
rendered yesterday in the case of E. w.
Peet against Frank G. Sherwood ct al
to recover commissions on real estate
contract.
Suit has been commenced in the
United States circuit court by the Ma
tional Tube Works company, of Massa-
chusetts, against the Brainerd Water
company for 1926 due on promissory
note.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-06
PERSONALS.

Robert Benson, London. Eng, is guest OF
the Ryan.
Charles P. Craig of Duluth, is in the city.
Henry Day and wife, of Eau Claire, Wis,
are visiting III the city.
Dudley Hersey, of Orvilla, Oak, is spend
ing few days in the city.
III. G. Waite, merchant OF ST. CLOUD, is
stopping at the Merchants.
II. G. Fridlev, of the town Of Fridley,
Mimi, is down on business.
Dudley II. Hersey, a prominent grocer OF
Arvilla, is registered at the Ryan.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Dunn, of Philadelphia,
Pa, arrived in st. Paul yesterday.
James Fl. skinner and family, of Portl and
avenue, left last evening for Chicago.
H.Oldenberg, of Northern Pacific Junction,
called on friends in the city yesterday.
E. NJ Moore, leading business man of
Syracuse. N. y, is visiting friends i'll the
city.
j. A. Humbird, prominent lumber mer-
chant of Hudson, Wis, is in the city on bust
ness.
Mrs. c. H. SHELTON, of St. Clair street, will
return from her trip to Dakota next Satur-
day.
C. ". Zimmerman. of Aberdeen, passed
through ST. Paul yesterday on his way to Cal
ifornia.
Lew Baldwin and party of friends will
leave 10 day for weeks hunt i'll Southern
Dakota.
W. B. Phelps, prominent lawyer of
Duluth, called upon friends in st. Paul,
yesterday.
Mrs. Ed T. Field has returned from Denver,
Col, where she has been visiting for the
past two months.
NJ. ". Cashier. with Gotzian & Co., ar
rived in the city Saturday and will remain
Until after election.
Supt. Kiehle was sick yesterday and unable
to attend to his duties in the department of
state public instruction.
P. w. O'Brien, of the New York Freemans
journal and Catholic Register, is in the city
and will remain for several days renewing
old cquaintanceships.
A horse attached to a wagon loaded with
hardware ran away on Eagle street last even
ing, but the only damage was done TO the
hardware, which was strewn along the
street for several blocks.
Judges of the supreme court yesterday ad-
journed their session until after the election.
The capitol generally wore deserted APP
pearance. Gov. McGili continued at his
post, but the heads of other departments
were preparing for to-days contest
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-06
Total II pieces ......... .........$ 500, {
BUILDING PERMITS.
GOING HOME TO VOTE.

Total, seven permits. SIS,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-06
SAINT PAUL.
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
Olympic Theater.


Emmett's New York Variety Aggre-
cation made their first appearance this
season at the Olympic last night to
good audience, the curtain rising upon
the Roman sculptor's studio, a spectac-
ular transformation scene, in which the
versatility of the entire company is
shown in wit, humor and patloS, by
clever singing, funny sayings, etc.
Ned Forest and jessie Milton appear IN
a new production, 1.-The Servant Girls"
introducing sparkling music and laugh
able situations Ed Fields and Nina
Burdell received their share of applause
In their musical speciality, in which
some very clever songs were sung,
accompanied by their own music on
guitar and banjo. Frank Burt gave
wonderful exhibition OF deXlerity in his
heavy and light balancing act. Frank
Kent, the eccentric German dialect
comedian. gave some very clever imlta-
tiens, his singing. dancing and witty
sayings, ETC., striking the sympathetic
chord of his listeners instantly. The
Emmetts, in pats Reception" intro
duced new and original songs. dances,
witty sayings, ETC., the whole conclud-
ing with THE Invisible Prince" bur-
lesque extravaganza replete with songs,
funny sayings. etc, in which Miss
Minnie Burroughs assumes the chief
role, ably assisted by lovely girls gor-
geously attired and the entire COM
pany. Taken upon the whole, this COM
bination of mirth, merriment, melody
and dexterity is excellent, and the two
hours spent at the Olympic is enough to
dispel the most pronounced case of the
blues. The same bill the rest of the
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