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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
ROGERS OUT ON BAIL.
His Case Adjourned to Saturday-Result
 of the Autopsy Withheld.

His Case Adjourned to Saturlay-Result
 of the Autopsy Withheld.
 Coroner Mix continued his investigation into the cause of the death of Mrs Robert P. Rogers, whose husband is bartender for Frank Hall, in the Council chamber yesterday afternoon, concluding the exam ination of witnesses at about five o'clock. The testimony led him to believe that there were sufficient grounds for holding Rogers until the result of post mortem examina- tion could be learned, and he ordered his arrest on charge of assault. Officer Dodds had no trouble finding his man, who was taken before City Attorney Terry. Bail was fixed at 5000, and immediately fur nished by WmHall. The case was adjourn ed in the Police Court this morning until Saturday under the same bond
 The body of Mrs Rogers was removed from the Hall Memorial Chapel to the un- dertaking rooms last evening. The post mortem examination was conducted by Drs North and Axtelle. The result they would not divulge to-day in the absence of the coroner. MT Mix had to be in New Haven this morning to attend the Cofey murder trial but was expected to arrive on a late afternoon train.
 The remains of Mrs Rogers were buried at Riverside this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
A SCARCITY OF COAL.

From Six to Eight Weeks Supply on
 Hand-The Price Uncertain.
 Because of the big strike in the Lehigh Valley and Schuilkill regions there is a scarcity of coal throughout the country, but just what the effect in this city will be cannot be predicted ':If the strike con tinues," said leading dealer this morn ing, it looks dark for coal. At least the present price of s7.5O per ton can not be held. It must advance" ]"
 The manufactures are pretty well SUD- piled, some of them by contract with the coal dealers. There are over 10 cars of soft coal on side track in the Naugatuck yards for the Benedict & Burnham Manu- featuring Company. There are six cars of hard coal sidetracked near the depot for N. w. Greenman & Co, and several cars are being unloaded at the track of the City Lumber & Coal Go. Local dealers all say that they have coal enough for the present, at least, which they say is supply that will last six or eight weeks. About the usual amount of coal is being shipped over the Naugatuck roau, which gets it's coal from Bridgeport. The New York and New England road is also carry ing the usual amount of coal. This road has the best facilities of any line in New England for getting coal, it's line and con- nections running direct to the coal regions. It takes coal from the Hillside Mining Company and the Pennsylvania Mining Company.
 "There is of course considerable coal at tide water" said dealer this morning, ''but there is no coal being moved now, and when the barges and schooners are emptied then the effect of the strike will be felt here If the strike continues the price of coal must advance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
PROF RUSSELL'S ENTERTAINMENT.

His First Rendition in Public of a Selec- tion from the Haunted Man,
 Professor Francis T. Russell's readings and recitations drew select and cultivated audience to the Opera House last evening. The Professor presented very fine pro gramme and performed the somewhat diff fcult task of entertaining an audience sin gle-handed. His principal piece was a se- lection from Charles Dickens Haunted Man. It was the first time Professor Russell gave it in public, but his estimate of the importance of perfect rendition was shown in the elaborate attention to de- tails. The stage was set to drawing room scene with fire place, and at inter vals it was darkened and music introduced to heighten the effect. By these accessories Prof Russell was assisted considerably, but his rendition of the composition was suffi- cient to make the reading success, and to hold the undivided attention of his audi ence. The changing from one character to another was cleverly done, and at times his dramatic powers were so forcible that one had to shut his eyes to realize that he was not witnessing a drama in which the Professor was playing the leading role. The other selections were Sheridan s Ride,' Bret Harte's "A Greyport Legend" " and Tennyson's "Death of the Old Year, y which were given in the Professors mas terly style.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Sewer Assessments.

The Board of Sewer Commissioners of the city of Waterbury at a meeting held January 1. 1SSS assessed persons and corporations owning prop erty on West Main and Bronson streets for sewer purposes. as provided in Section one of an Ordi- nance relating to Sewers follows:
 WEST MAIN STREET.
 Estate of Harris Fenn Samuel Root. Arthur II. Fenn and Jane E. Fenn. a6ministrators.) S265. 50: Edward R. Lampson, $52. .S8; Timothy Church. Is- rael Holmes and Estate of Harris Fenn S75O:Israel Holmes, $52.5O; The Center School District, S2aS; William M. Cottle. S135: Charles A. Colley, $1S3: Charles A. Colley. $99 75: James NJ. Coley S267. George Warner $135,
 BRONSON STEEET.
 ward L. Frisbie, $51O; Joseph l. Ingralam. Pittsfeld. Mass S75; Catherine A. Scovill, wife of Albro Scovil. $75; John Crellin. S4950; John Crel lin SIS: John and Mary S. Crelln S15: Sarah J. Cornwall and Mary A. Barnum, $4S John Sack senhauser, ST. 50; Lucen s. Bronson. $12672 JOn, W. Gaffney, $57; George w. Roberts and Charity B. Ford, Wallingford, Conn. $50; Chauncey Seeley $22.5O.
 The foregoing assessments become due and pay. able January 9, 1888. and will be received by City Attorney Terry, at his office in Irving Block East Main Street.
 Attest,- E.. G. KnDUFF. 3d City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
STATE.

State Dairy Commissioner Tatem has issued notice that on and after January 23 he shall enfore the law against the adulter- ation of molasses and the sssale of the same. On being informed by the officers of the agricultural experiment. station that they were prepared to analyze molasses, which lack of apparatus before prevented, he pro- cured 15 samples of the best grades sold by respectable dealers in various parts of of the state and found eight of them adul- terated.
 Francis Gerard of Groton, charged with burglarizing the residence of Mrs Mallory at Mystic Bridge on the night of January 10, 1885, was found guilty of burglary in the New London County Superior Court in Norwich yesterday, and sentenced to eight years in the state prison His pal, Blifford, turned states evidence and gave full ac- count of the crime and the disposition of the stolen goods, which consisted of an ex- pensive fur robe and 104 pieces of silver ware. They have been committing burg laries in the shore towns of the southerly part of this county for three years, and there are nine complaints for burglary and five for theft against them.
 Fire broke out about 1905 this morning in car barns of the Meriden Horse Railway Company in Meriden, covering about two acres on Pratt street. Two alarms were sent out and the entire fire department called to the scene In the stables were about 100 horses, several tons of hay, har- ness, etc., and the entire rolling stock of the company. All the horses with the ex- ception of about 20 are at this writing re- ported lost, together with the greater part of the rolling stock and forage. The rail way company is about a year old and has been ill the throes of financial distress for some months. This mornings fire will be 8 heav4 blow, and it is doubtful if the com pany cap withstand it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Boston Branch
 M. F. CONNOLLY, .1O4 So- MAIN ST.
 Christmas Prices,

TURKEYS, 15 cts per lb GEESE, 14 cts per lb CHICKENS, 14 cts per ID DUCKS, h cts per ID Cape Cod Cranberries 10 cts per qt Malaga Grapes, 10 cts per ID Florida Oranges, 20 cts dozen Choice Lemons. IS cts dozen New Figs, , lb for 25c Best Leghorn Citron, 25 cts per ID Best Lemon Peel, Is cts per lb New Raisins, 25c for 5 lbs Sultana Raisins, seedless 25c for lbs Fitted Cherries, 2S cts per ID New Clover Honey, I5 cts per lb Strictly Fresh Eggs. ? cts dozen Pure Leaf Lard, 9 cts per ID Messina Oranges, 25 for cents
 A PRESENT
 given to every purchaser on Saturday, to the amount of 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.

Four brothers are playing polo on the Newburg team.
 There are many who would like to see Bob Petit playing polo with the Water burys.
 Mike Burns will be one of the attractions in sparring exhibition at Hartford to- night.
 The Poughkeepsie club, aided by Leydon of New Haven, gave the New Yorks theil first defeat Monday, after winning 23 straight games.
 Tonight the Waterburys will come down and tackle our reconstructed team at the armory. It will be fine game. Bridge port has been doing splendid work since they met the tail-enders, and there is con- siderable curiosity to discover what will be left of the Brass City team after we get through with them.-Bridgepor News
 The formal and official announcemets of the stakes for the circuit meeting at Char ter Oak Park, Hartford, next September, have just been issued The large stakes of the meeting will be the Charter Oak guar anteed stake of S10,000 for 2:2O trotters; the Standard guaranteed stake of S3, 1000 for 2:3O trotters, and the Insurance stake of S4 900 for pacers of the 2:20 class. The meeting will be held September 4, , and ', and the dates on which these stakes will be raced for will be announced later.
 A rough estimate of the coming Yale nine will make it somewhat as follows; Two batteries, Stagg and Damn, Dalzell and Osborn; Spencer, first base; McConkey, second base; Moves, short-stop. The posi- tion of third base is as yet unified Nc Clintock, '91, Root, '91, Poole, '91, are all available candidates with the chances in favor of McClintock. Stewart is in the law school and it is understood by persons like ly to know, that he will play if he is need ed badly. Hunt will occupy his old place in the outfield. The other two places will lie between Wurtemberg, McClintock, Hey worth, Dalzell and Osborne. Spencer, the strong batter and excellent first base man of last years nine, will re-enter college in March, and will occupy his old position
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11

If you want a good steak, broiled chicken or an oyster fry, go to Poppes, 113 Bank street.
 Prices so low they will astonish you on Furniture and Carpets at Twining's, South Main street.
 Allderige's patent finish is having a very large run Call at Gallery, ii Ex- change Place.
 English Diary Cheese, 20 lbs Prunes for S1.0O. Oranges, Lemons and Sweet Pota- toes at w. N. Ladds.
 Special discounts on all goods sold be- fore inventory, Feb. 1, 1888. D. c. Gal lender & Co.,, dealers in diamonds, watch res, jewelry, silverware, and 3 Exchange Place, Waterbury, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
NoTICE1.

HE Board of Relief of the Town of Il Waterbury will meet on MONDAY, January ?, 1888, from to 12 q. m., ? to 5 and to 9 p. m.. and each THURSDAY, FRIDAY and MONDAY thereafter, from to and : to 9 D. m., until the 22d of said month, in the Common Council room, in City hall building, for the purpose of hearing any appeal from the doings of the Board of Assessors and to attend to any business proper to be done by said Board.
 JOHN THOMPSON, Board
 IMRI A. SPENCER, of
 CHRISTIAN HAUsER, Relief !. Waterbury, Dec. 21, 1887.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
FOR. S AT,E

On Dover street a house of rooms, price S25OO on Clark street. good house and large lot with a number of fruit trees; on North Main street. a house, barn and acres of land, will be sold for the mortgage, or less, call and see it acres near North Main street for S2,7OO, on easy terms; a new house near Waterbury Mfg. Co. for S1 800 {: on Brook street house of rooms for $4 200 :; some very cheap houses iii Brooklyn; a nice place on Walnut street. would be pleased to show you that place on South Wilson street. owned by the French man, the man who recently bought the house on South Main street; he will allow me to sell for what any reasonable man will offer i; town. Just look at that farm with house and barn, for $7OO, it is within 30 minutes drive of the center; if you want to get a store or rooms to
 rent call at
 TIERNEY'S Real Estate Office
 129 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
NoT-

D J. GILMORE, Blacksmith. Ox-Shoer Horse IL Shoer and Jobber, has removed to the ner of South Main and Scovill streets, where he will be pleased to meet his old customers and many new ones will favor him with their pat ronage All Work will receive personal super vision and will be promptly attended to.
 P. J. GILMORE.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-20
PROFESSOR PROCTOR DEAD.
The Well-Known Astronomer and Lecturer
Dies of Yellow Fever in New York.

NEW YORK, September 12.-Prof.
Richard \. Proctor died at 7.l5 this
evening with black vomit at the Will
ard Parker Hospital, OH 10th street, in
this city.
Prof. Proctor. had an observatory at
Oak Lawn, Florida, and he resided
there with his family. He intended to
90 to Europe and arrived here last
Monday, having already engaged pass
age on steamer sailing next Saturday.
He stopped at an uptown hotel, the
name of which is suppressed by the
board of health. He usually stops at
Westminster while in this city. Mon
day evening he complained OF feeling
i'll. AS he had had trouble with Bright's
disease for some time, his symptoms
were attributed to that disease. Physi-
clans visiting him thought he would be
out on tuesday. He slept at the hotel.
On Tuesday, however, be became worse
and began to show symptoms of fyellow
fever. AS the day wore on the symp-
toms became more marked, and no
doubt was had of the nature of the dis
ease. It was then decided to move him
to Brothers Island, but it stormed so
hard that it was consequently consider
ed imprudent to remove him so far
and he was removed to the hospital
mentioned. The board of health was
not informed of the case until to-day,
when it caused CONSERVATION in the
office. Everything in the apartment he
occupied was destroyed, and his room
and the halls were thoroughly fumiga-
ted. President Bayliss decided to keep
the office of the board Of health open
tonight for fear Of any further cases.
DR.. Bayliss, however, says that the
efforts Of the department will probably
prevent the spread of the disease. In
case ofan outbreak of fever, he said, he
was prepared to accommodate many
hundreds of of patients on North Bro
theirs Island. But he feared no such
outbreak. Prof. Proctor was about 55
years of age and robust. He said there
had beell no yellow fever in the part of
the country he had come from, and he
was unable to account for his attack.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-20
THE FRESHETS.

The freshets for the past two weeks
have been the largest and most destruc-
tive in years. The damage to bottom
lands and railroads has been immense.
The Saluda river has been higher than
ever known. The track on the Column
bia & Greenville road between here and
Ninety-Six sustained great damage. 1t
will be some days yet before trains will
pass through. The trains come through
from Columbia to-day. We have
been as it We're cut off from the outside
world. No daily trains and mails to
one who is accustomed to these things
makes US feel as if we were in an isola-
ted place.
The damage to the crops i'll the State
has been great. The corn on the rivers
and creeks has all been lost and the cot
ton is greatly damaged. That now
being brought to market is Of very
inferior quality and commands but a
very small price. But We trust that
with sunshine and fair weather now,
our people will find the damage not as
great as they at first thought.
The floods in Augusta have done
great damage..to that city, but the peo-
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-20

"And so thy task is ended!
My patient friend, thy geutleness and truth
The large com passion to thy nature given,
And the deep yearning for the Masters prize
Which Faith illumined to thy longing eyes
Hath won for thine unSpotted soul place
IN heaven"
One WHO LOVED HER.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-20

The members Of the executive COM
mittee this week make reply to the last
letter of Mr.. Sigh, or rather that por-
ton of it which had reference to
them. It is mild in tone and spirit,
and we sincerely hope it will be an end
of all this agitation. We can see no
good to result to the Democratic party
from too much agitation, and it is pos
sibEe for great harm to come out Of it.
We need to be united and to work har-
moniously together.
We all desire harmony within the
ranks. The public mind needs rest
from politics and the excitement grow
ing out of it. Continued agitation and
discussion will not accomplish this.
Agitation and discussion of public
questions is an educator and will do
good. Agitation of matters too per-
sonal and full of bitterness we fear can
do no good.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-20
MAJOR zEIGLER's SUCCESSOR.
A VERY SAD ACCIDENT.
A Little Girl at Camden Falls into Water
Barrel and is Drowned,
Especial to the World. !

CAMDEN, September Monday
afternoon about dark most heartrend,
ing accident occurred here, by which q
beautiful little girl Of three years OF
age lost he. life.
1t appears that after the sun came
out Mrs. Shields, of Memphis, who is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Witherspoon,
concluded to take drive. Her little
daughter, Aggie, three years old
wanted very much to 60 with her, but
her mother fearing another shower,
told the little one to "stay with grand.
ma for a while"
Shortly after the mother left, little
Aggie announced her determination to
60 and play by herself, and off she
started. Hearing nothing of the child
for some time, Mrs. Witherspoon started
around the house to look for her, never
dreaming of the horrible truth. After
about twenty minutes search, all
through the house and neighborhood,
Mrs. Dave Witherspoon spied piece
of white dress and two little feet pro.
jecting from the top ola barrel that had
been placed under the caves ofthe house
duu w ulCll CuC ACCCuC 1lOOuS VI lain 1lCbG
filled. Mrs. Witherspoon shrieked in
agony, which brought every one to her
side. The mother had just returned from
her drive, and her feelings can be better
imagined than described. Mrs. Shields
and the entire community is shocked
and saddened by the unfortunate oc-
currence.
Little Aggie was a bright, lovable
child, who had entwined herselfaround
the hearts of all who knew her, and her
awful death is fearful shock. The
poor little child must have been stand
ing on the low piazza outside the rail-
ing, playing in the water, and lost her
balance. Several doctors were called at
once, and every effort that ingenuity
and skill could suggest was made to
resuscitate the little one, but without
avail. Not the least of the sad features
of the case is that the father has just
left Ireland for home, and twill be a
week before he can obtain any news
of the sad accident.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-20
THE FRESHET IN THE SINETY-SIX
SECTION.
Large Crops Totally Destroyed-Mllls,
Bridges, Stores and Residences Swept
Away-Many Persons Flee for
Their Liyes-An Old Lady
Drowned.
Especial to the Register.

NINETY-SIX, September l5.-The
largest freshet ever known in this coun-
ty on Wilson and Ninety-SiX Creek
has just subsidized, and the damage to
crops along the Saluda River and these
streams are appalling to tell. Corn, of
which there was an excellent crop, has
been almost totally desttoyed-so far
damaged as not to be suitable to feed to
stock. Cotton, also, is another unfor-
tunate victim, and where it has not
been flooded over, the continued rain
{ has put it to sprouting in the bolls, and
also to rotting very fast. The loss to
the farmers will be very heavy. Rain
fell to the depth Of eight and fraction
inches on Sunday and Sunday night.
Every bridge on both creeks is gone,
and the damage done at Dyson's, a
small station below here, is very eX-
tensive. The store of G. NJ. Walton, a
merchant at that place, and all bis
goods, together with his money and
books, were washed down stream for
many yards. Mr.. Walton did con-
siderable time trade, and consequently
he is d heavy loser. The postotfice,
also, is gone, and stables, with horses,
were carried away. So sudden was the
rise that persons caught in their houses
barely had time to make good their
escape.
One old lady, Mrs. Clark was being
carried from her home away from the
danger of the flood when the boat was
capsized and the old lady was carried
down and drowned. Her sons, who were
also in the boat, being unable to rescue
their mother, climbed a tree and there
stayed all night until they were rescued
next day. The old lady's body was
discovered next day at the foot of the
tree Just where she went down.
Mr.. Ried, another merchant, had
some goods in box car and that car
and two others were washed down
stream. The track is up for some dis
tance and water running over it. The
railroad bridge over thecreek is gone and
the bridge over the river was all the time
in danger of going down. The water
at one time was up to the top of the
bridge.
The loss to mill owners is very extern
sive. Old mills that have stood the
floods for years have given away and
, are gone. One old mill-owner near here
said few days after the flood that he
felt as if one Of his family had gone 50
great was his attachment to the old
house.
The oldest inhabitants say this is
heavier than the flood Of 1912. The long
bridge over Wilson's Creek, for some
reason, cannot be let for some weeks.
This is great draw back to the farmers
and people who live beyond the creek.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-20
SCHUMPERT AHEAD.

We rubbish elsewhere the vote lor
Solicitor by counties in the primary
election held on Tuesday, Sept. II. 1t
is gratifying to US and the people OF
Newberry to note the handsome vote
given our candidate in this race. Col.
O. LrSchumpert leads all the others
in this race by nearly 1000 votes. Con-
sidering that there We're four candi-
dates in the field, and all strong men,
this is a very handsome vote. The
second election will be held next Tues
day, Sept. 25, between Col. O. L.
Schumpert and Mr.. Stanyarne Wilson.
The handsome vote of Schumpert
should not make Us Indifferent, but
should encourage US to turn out en-
masse and swell the majority of our
county man more next Tuesday. It is
duty we owe to ourselves to come out
and vote for Schumpert. Just look at
the figures and see what Laurens,
Spartanburg and Union did Tor
Schumpert in the late election, and
you will be convinced that it is the duty
Of every voter to turn out. When these
counties show a desire to elect our
county man, we can see no reason for
Newberry to be lukewarm in the mat
ter, especially when her candidete has
ali of the qualifications and ability to
fill the Office with credit and honor to
himself and his county.
Wehope our people will look at this
matter in its proper light and go to the
polls next Tuesday. We have nothing
to say against Mr.. Wilson, but we de-
sire to see o. L. Schumpert elected.