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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
waite's Probable Successor.

WASHINGTON. March 31.-lt is reported on excellent authority that the President will appoint Senator Gray of Delaware as Judge Waite's successor. The ehtlfe cabinet is said to be in favor of his selec- tiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
Crushed Between the Cars.

NEW YORK, March SL-Peter Hackett, aged g., while coupling cars at the New Haven freight yard yesterday morning, was caught between two cars, and had his skull and chest crushed in a horrible manner. He died instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
Denver People HanDy.

DENVER, March 3l-The parade in cele- bration of the completion of the Pan Handle route was grand pageant, four miles long, witnessed by 75,OO0 people The governor and staff, judiciary, mayor and other off cials, Y1ilitaay, civil and other utganizatluns vert G0nspicu0u fsaturvA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
The Champion Confidence Woman.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 31-Bertha Heyman, who is known to the police as the smartest confidence schemer in America, was arrested here on telegram from Superin- tendent Crowley, of the Los Angeles, Cal, police On her person was found quantity of diamonds and jewelry, five gold watches and Sl3O in money. She is wanted for obtain ing money under false pretences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
She ThOnghH So Too.

He-Do you know, Miss Mabel, I have dis covered why my brain is so active? She No, MT. Minuswit, what is your theory? He It is because I so often start train of thought. She-Ah, yes! The "Limited."- T;J Rite
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
New Jerseys Legislature Adjourns.

TRENTON, March S1.-The legislature, after a session of twelve weeks, adjourned sine die at o'clock last evening. The usual vote of thanks were passed to the officers of each house, and Speaker Dickinson was the re- ripient of S400 gold watch watch, presented to him by the members as a token of esteem
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
A Pepsion for Mira Lopap

WASHINGTON, March Sl.-The bill grant ing pension to Mrs Gen. Logan of S2,0OC DOT year has passed the house by vote of ls4 to 95. The roll is now being called on he bill pensioning the widow of the late Gen x. E. Blair at the saane r1zte.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
Governor DOrsheimer'S Funeral.

NEW YORK, March 31.-The funeral o5 ex-T,ieut Gov Dorsheimer took place this morning at Grace church Rev Dr Hunting ton otficiated. There was very large at tendance including the president and Sec retary Whitney Col Lamont, Mayor Hewitt aldermen and heads of the city depart mentS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
Weather Indications.

For Sunday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New England, warmer clear weather, with varia- ble winds, becoming southerly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
A Rank NVrecker Sentenced.

CINCINNATI, O., March 31.-Ben Hop kins, cashier of the wrecked Fidelity bank, was sentenced this morning to eight years in the penitentiary. lie took ms sentence very badly and burst into tears.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
Their Strike Over.

BOSTON, March 31.-The marble workers strike has been declared off by the state board Knights of Labor, and the men will apply for unemployment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
The Worlds Way.

My friend don't forget this--if you lie down, the world will go out of its way to drive over you; but if you stand up and look severe, it will give you half the road at least -Unclo Ezek.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31

ROME, March SIM Isvolski, special envoy of the czar, has handed to the pope an auto graph letter from the czar, expressing his desire for religious peace with Poland, and the restoration of normal relations with the vatican
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31

Worcester's Walkin" Match F1nlshed.
 WORCESTER, Mass, I1arch Sl.-At the close of the 72-hour pedestrian match the score was, as follows: Herty, oos miles; lie gelman, 3O9: Guerrero 3Oo; Iaylor, 2o5; Corners, 266; Sullivan, So4' Cunningnam, 2N: Casey 15O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-31
Will Have Time to Think Over It.

Will Hayo Time to I HtHN VVor ICs
 CHICAGO. March 31-August Hetzke, who whipped his 11-year-old stepson, Max Gil was yesterday sentynUed to the pshiteutaary tor lifA
, 1888-04-07

JENNY AND THE PREsIDENT.-The
following story is told of the individual
who has long oficiated as the gardener at
the presidential mansion in Washington.
President Cleveland had heard rumours
that the gardener was drunk and uncivil
to visitors at the White House, so one
bright morning he summoned him into his
presence to receive his dismissal. "Jemmy,'
said the President, 81 hear bad stories
about you. 1t is said you are constantly
drunk and uncivil to visitors" For a
brief while Jenny was puzzled for a reply.
At last he said, "Mr. Prisidint, bedad I
hear much worse stories about you but do
you think l believe themf No. 10y the
poweas-Iknow they are all lies p-ArGOsy.
, 1888-04-07
acknowledgements

81 Anledning af Hans Majest@t
- Kongens hole F0dselsdag mod
tager Hans H6jvelbaarenhed Gou-
verneuren Oens c%iyiIe, miiitaire OF
cOmmunale EmbedsmBnd, Colonial
acknowledgements og 0vrige Ind
byggere i Gouvernementshuset Son
dagen den 8de DIS. ri. 2 Eftmd.
St. Croix, den 3die April 1888.
Ettey Bgfaling,
TANG,
Secondljeutenant, fang: Adutant
, 1888-04-07
Translation.


5PN celebration of the birthday Of
- His Majesty the King His
Excelltncy the Governorwill receive
the civil, military aad municipal
officials, members of the Colonial
Council and other inhabitants Of
this island at GoyernmenthouSc ON
Sunday the Sth instant at 2 O'clock
P. III.
St, Croix, the 3rd April 1883,
By Order,
TANG,
Acting Aid de Camp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Cunningham has taken B out of 40 rushes in the Meriden rink this season.
 Hartford and New Bedford didn't take their mascots with them yesterday eve ming and both were defeated. Hartford lost to Meriden by score of ! to ? and New Bedford was defeated by Bridge port by a score of f goals to 3. This gives Meriden a lead of two games over New Bedford, her nearest rival.
 Arlie Latham, the great coacher and third baseman of the St Louis Browns. is with the ''Fashions' company which will play at the opera house Saturday night.
 A purse of S150 will be offered for con- testants ill a twenty walking match at Tingue opera house, Birming- ham, Friday evening, December 31. It will be under the direct management of Pedestrian Herty, wh6 hopes to secure the services of number Of the most prominent long distance champions and several local contestants. The purse will be divided as follows: S75, $40, SEQ, SIC and $5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
----------------------- N MOTLEY CROWD.
Patrick nougherty Fined For As saulting q Brooklyn Chinaman.

Patrick nougherty Fined For As
 saulting q Brooklyn Chinaman.
 There was an unusually interesting session of the police court this morning. Mi Chi, lantern-jawed celestial who washes shirts in the Brooklyn district and incidentally chases the boys who hurl missiles at lis window, charged Patrick Dougherty with assaulting him and stealing two bundles of clothing valued at S5 from his laundry. Chung Hung, An Poo, One Lung and several other Chinamen were on hand as wit nesses and interpreters, Mi Chi being un- able to speak English. Dougherty said the Chinaman refused to give him his clothes because he did not have his check. He denied taking anything that did not belong to him. He was found not guilty of theft, but fined S5 and costs for as sault.
 Matthew Cavanaugh, aged 21, who has an unusually bad police record, pleaded guilty when charged with drunkenness and resistance. One of his eyes was closed and his whole appearance indica ted that he had met the enemy and was theirs. He was sentenced to 80 days il jail on each complaint.
 Joseph McCann, aged r, charged witt being implicated in the burglary at the Peoples drug store Saturday night pleaded not guilty. McCann came from Bridgeport on the midnight freight Sat urday with young keefe, who was ar rested for the burglary. When arrested none of the stolen goods were found or his person.
 The case was nolled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
NUTMEG GRATINGS.

Major John A. Tibbits denies the re- port that he intends to urge a constitu- tional amendment providing that the candidate for governor having plural ity of votes shall be elected.
 Monday James Brooks of Hartford, at tempted to swallow carbolic acid because of the death of his mother, but was pre- vented.
 Friends of ex-Governor Waller say that he will remain in England for some years after his term of consul general to London expires. He will act as counsel for number of American firms whose interests il England need looking after
 Sister Fideiis, known to the world as Miss Etelle Neville, one of the Sisters of Mercy in charge of St Francis Orphan asylum, New Haven, died at that institu- tion after years illness, from oonsump= ton, at 1:30 p. m. yesterday. Sister Fidelis was A years of age. She was a highly educated and refined young lady and the daughter of E, T., Neville, one of the dramatic and Hasica. critics of the New York World.
 Little Willie Brennan of New Haven. who was burned by lighted lamp fall ing upon him, is dead. His death was due to the fact that he inhaled flame.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
HallOO Central.

Give me, please, Shoninger's Music store. Say Central, wont you please trans init the message to them-they are such reliable house it is really not even neces- sary to examine their Pianos-that I want them to send me a fine Weber Upright just like the one they sold Miss c, a neigh bor of mine. It is just elegant, both in style finish and tone-and say, Central, tell them 1 shall expect Il tne stool and scarf, as a gift, one of the inducements they make for the holidays. Shoninger's is the only company that favors customers i'll that direction, but the other dealers, poor fellows they are so poor! I prefer to buy of reliable house one that know will be here right along and always makes every promise good.
 This manner of buying piano may seem queer to some readers, but we assure you business has been done with us exactly on this plan, while some agents chase customers meeting them at every cross road i'll season and more often out of season, until the customers are afraid their com panions will think they are in debt to the agents. Shoninger by honorable straight forward dealings steps in and makes the sale. Avoid such agents. They are considering your pocketbook more than the quality of the goods they are trying to sell you. We have no state agents, nc county agents or town agents, because we combine all that ourselves under one head Manufacturers and state agents, and save you at least two profits. Extra induce ments for the holidays.
 Please examine onr stock.
 E, sHONINGER & co. GEO l.. PELHAM, Manager
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
nor co G,s Receptlon.

Arrangements For Co G's Reception.
 The committee from Company G, which has the arrangement of the banquet to be rendered to the young lady can vassers of the late company fair, met last evening and appointed the following subcommittee: Music-Musician Reed and Private Monaghan, catering-Lieut Fitzpatrick and Private Ed Maloney, nvitations-Private Ed Maloncy An invitation will be extended to all the lady canvassers of the late fair, the Sacred Heart choir and the ''Cop Squad" The entertainment will consist of singing by by the ''Cop Squad' and dancing. At 13 o'clock the guests and members of the company will sit down to a sumptuous reDaSt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
THE PLEASURES OF WINTER.
The Season of fTerpSichorean Festivi-
 ties Well Under Way.

The Season of Terpsichorean Festivi-
 ties Well Under Way.
 The second annual sociable of the Third division. A. O. H., will be held at the Union armory Friday evening, January il. Fancy souvenir pro grammes will be presented to the ladies,
 The sixteenth annual concert and ball of the Waterbury Fire department will be held at City hall Friday evening, January II.
 The sixth annual sociable of the Big Seven Social club will be held at City hall New Years eve, Monday, Dec 31. The following committee are making the arrangements; Henry Duggan, John Ash. Edward Boylan, William Dillon, Frank Cunningham. Every lady in the grand march will receive numbered programme ehtitling the holder to a chance upon a gold ring.
 Sheridan council, K. of C., will hold its annual reception in the City hall Friday evening, February g. J. J. Mcdonald, B. F. Reid, Thomas J. Moran, Matthew Kennedy, E. J. Finn, M. F. McInerny, J. H. Freney. Peter Murphy, c. Maloney and M. l.. Keefe constitute the committee of arrangements.
 The second annual sociable of Court Wolf Tone, A. O. F., will be in session at the City hall on the afternoon and evening Of New Years day.
 The first anniversary concert and masquerade ball of TunXis tribe of Red Men will be held at City hall Friday evening,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
Meetinps This |
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

All kinds of flowers at A. Dallas 16 Union street. Call and secure Christmas tree.
 Have you seen the elegant assortment of stuffed birds at K. T. Turner & Co.'S? If not go and see them. Iris better than a circus. Ad- mission free. Call before the rush.
 Special town meeting Wednesday, December 19
 waas, 7S South Main street, has just received & fine lot of Meerschaum and Briar pipes, cigar and cigarette holders, whchhe sells at low prices, Largest stock of ladies' watches in the city, all styles and prices, T, T. Blinn & Co, 90 Bank street.
 Reue,nbar that for useful aud sensible hol- iday presents Miller < Peck has them. Go and see what he has
 Now is the time to buy your frese,sts. If you put it of the choicest stock will be selected and you will be left. If you wish to make apresent of a S2G000 watch S200.0o diamond ring or n $2O0.00 set of earrings go to Lake, Strobel & Co.'S, If you want cheaper articles go to the aau5a place Read their price list. Go look in their window. 1hep go in and purchase. Don't forget the number, Exchange p9sce.
 Special meeting Center School district voters December IS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
THE BLACK OAK MYSTERY.
Faithful Dog That Watched Ovcr His NInstnI..s Endx fn,. NInnthS

X Faithful Dog That Watched Over
 His Masters Body for Months.
 The skeleton found in Black Oak woods last week Tuesday remains in the hearse house at the center of Newington. An incident of interest is related by the in habitants living in the vicinity of Black Oak. It is to the effect that all through the summer, even last spring, a large black dog has appeared at the different houses in the locality, whining for food, and he has been fed by the kind hearted residents of the place and kept alive. It had been noticed that as soon as his hunger had been satisfied he would start for Black Oak woods, and be seen no more till returning hunger brought him out again for food. As the body of the unfortunate man was not disturbed and bore no marks of violence, it is believed and with probable truth, that this faith full animal has been keeping watch over his masters dead body in the woods. The strange dog has been seen but once in the place since the body was removed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
They Must Go

Iney MuSS GO.
 We have in stock over nine hundred overcoats. They must go, so down go the prices.
 190 overcoats, former price S22. %; re- duced to S17.75.
 1S5 overcoats, former price SEQ Gore uuced to S16.00.
 115 overcoats, former price S1S.00; re- duced to $15.OO.
 165 overcoats, former price Si500; re- duced to S11.50
 no overcoats, former price S12.7J; re- duced to S9.90.
 90 overcoats, former price 5000; re- duced to S7.S5.
 10S overcoats, former price $500; re- duced to $5.30.
 In our mems suit department we have made general reduction of from S3 to 50 on every sult In our boys and children's suits and overcoats we have made reduction of 40 per cent. It will pay you to call and see us. We will guarantee saving in your pocket for every dollars worth you buy of us.
 Remember this sale is no humbug. If goods are not found as represented we will cheerfully refund you the money. From now until Christmas we will make present of handsome sled to every customer who buys children's clothing to the amount of S2,50 up, To others who buy clothing of Us we shall give 6 beautiful souvenir. Give us a call. You will find the cheapest and most reliable clothing house to deal with in the state of Connecticut.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent One Price Cloth ing company 1851 Bank street. SIGN OF THE WHITE FRONT. We manufacture all our own clothing. Factories Nos 43 North Third street and 306 Market street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
MORE SCHOOL ROOM.

 The Question to ILc Decided By a
 Town Meeting.
 A joint meeting of the board of educa- ton and district committee was held last night for the purpose of discussing the subject of additional school room. The following report upon the matter was presented:
 The committee appointed by the board of education to consider the crowded condition of the Clay street and
 Elm street school buildings present the
 following report: The Clay street build ing has two rooms which can well ac- commodate about 100 pupils. There are at present registered in the two rooms 157 pupils, 117 of them in the lower room, wgich would be too we'll filled with half that number. A small recitation room affords hardly any relief. The Elm street building has ten rooms. Two of | them are in the basement and are in part below the surface of the ground. They | have always been regarded as more or less unhealthful, and have sometimes 1 been condemned as unfit for school use. In these ten rooms there are at present registered 6l6 pupils On a basis of 50 1 for a room there are 146 more pupils
 than can be well accommodated. In the | Elm street s rooms, exclusive of the l basement, there are at present registered
 497 pupils, which is an excess of 97. If we add together this excess of 97 and the
 number in the two basements 149, the
 number in the Clay street rooms 15i, we l have 403 pupils, enough to fill at once an | S-room building. It is very evident that | a new school building of not less than eight rooms will be needed.
 The committee looked at the lot on which the Clay street building now stands. It is too small for the present building of only two rooms. There are for sale lots adjoining, one on the north, one on the east and one on the west. That directly west of and adjoining the school lot would give a large increase to the present school grounds.
 The committee also looked through South Main street down to the bridge, also through West Clay street. Dover
 street, Jewelry street, Liberty street and West Liberty street. In Liberty street | there are two lots, one of them quite too large.
 After carefully considering the crowd ed condition of the Clay street and the | Elm street schools, and the location of | the residences of most of the pupils, the committee recommend, as best satisfying | the conditions of the case, that immedl- ate steps be taken in accordance with the | school laws of the state, for the purchase of the lot next west of the present school
 lot on Clay street and for the erection of
 school building thereon of not less | than eight rooms, after plans appraised | by the district committee and the board education. and that this building be l completed at as early a date as possible,
 and certainly not later than September l lSt 1SS9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
COMMUNICATIONS.
A Dangerous Hole.

To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 At the Bank street crossing of the New England railroad is very bad and dan gerous gully some two feet in width and eight or ten in length made by the rail road company when the gates were placed in position three or four years ago. How such a spot could have es- capped the street commissioners notice during such a long period, fail to see, and I learn that it is the cause of much complaint especially in the Brooklyn District. If the commissioners do not attend to it themselves why don't they compel the railroad company to fix it. It will probably remain in its present condition until somebody is injured and a suit for damages is brought against the city.
 IJIED Nl-JE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
SEaShiOnS.*

Saturday night Donnellys new satire Fashions. ;" H, Grattan Donnelly's new satire on society, called Fashions" was given at A1baugh's Holiday street theatre: It was funny all the way through, and caused constant roars of laughter, like Natural Cas- Mir Donnelly's other suc- sess. Irwin Sisters, Hilda Thomas, the Jeromes, Charles Seamon, George Mur- phv and Charles Sawtelle are some of the specialties who made the play fairly ripple and run over.-Baltimore Sun, October g.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
WATERBURY, July 10, 1888.
The Leather Man Growing Weak

Disease and weakness have forced the old Leather man to depart from his habit of avoiding people if possible. During the rain Sunday morning he knocked at the door of James F. Bernard's house in North Haven and gladly accepted 8 place by the fire and food and coffee. Nearly all his lower lip has been eaten away by a cancer and under his jaw is swelling as large as an orange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12

Look in Lake, Strobel 6 Co.'S windows and convince yourselves that they are in the iewelry business.
 Florida oranges and lemons and mal- aga grapes very fine at Ladds.
 Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic can be used with perfect safety as it contains no deleterious matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
STRAINED ANKLE.
Burglars in ScNmour.

Four burglaries were committed early yesterday morning in Seymour. From Edelstein's store shoes amounting to S10 were stolen and plate glass valued at SS0 broken. Two horse blankets were taken from A. T. Beach'S barn near by. A dollars worth of bananas were stolen from Max Wolf's bakery and a dozen silk handkerchiefs from Mrs NJ. M. Ran dall's store. Several clothes lines were also stripped of valuable articles. The losses amount to about S125.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
Bridgeport Faro Banks Raidcd.

At about 11.45 last night the police raid ed the faro banks in Bridgeport at No 33 Fairfield avenue proprietor, Bob Moran. They secured layout and chips and ar rested dealers, room keeper and two players, all of whom were bailed. Sey- eral other places were visited, but nOth- ing was secured, they evidently having been warned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

e@~ Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs, and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Mattatuck Council, R. A. Harmonic Benevolent Association. Steuben Lodge, D. o. H. Amphion Club.
 Eureka Chapter.
 Canton Waterbury, I. O. 0. F. Court Fruitful Vine, A. O, F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
stuck in the Mud.

NEW YORK, Dec 12.-When the Galena attempted to leave her berth at 10:30 a. m. to-day for Hayti, it was discovered that she was stuck in the mud When the tide fioated her however she steamed out into the river headed for the sea and signaled the Yantic to follow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-12
WARNING

TTNO the Legal Voters of the Center School Dis \ trict of the Town of Waterhuiy:-The ega! of Waterbury are hereby warned ths special meeting of said Center School District will he held in the Police Court Room, in the City II; Il building, on the 18th day of December, 1888, at : o'clock, p. h., for the purp of taking necesSa- ry action towards purchasing land and erecting a suitable school building in the Cl"v street sub district. CHAUNCEY B. WEBSTi R, Chai man.
 JAMES SPRUCE,
 HENRY A. MATTHEWS, Committee.
 MICHAEL BEGNAL,
 JOHN S. NEAGLE, Clerk,