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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
A HACK TEAM RUNS ANIUCK.
Severaul Lighter Teams Rn Into and
 Badly Wrecked.


 The liveliest runaway that has hap pened for a long while started from the New England depot this afternoon. Frank Davis. hackdriver for Partree X Parker, brought lady passenger to the depot. She had alighted and he was handing her baggage out of the coach when the switch engine came along and the horses gave n frightened jump. The door which was open struck Davis, throwing him under the wheels and before he could recover himself the horses were off for the center Rounding the corner of Grand and Bank streets the hack swerved to one side and struck Dennis Blakeslee's team, smashing the whitfietree, crossbar and two wheels Blakeslees horse started to run but was caught The hack team continued up Bank street and | the door broke off in front of John Null lings store They rounded the corner of East Main, breaking the while tree, and when in front of Rogers market collided with gig, turning it out of the way, but | injuring it but a little. John Foleys team was hitched in front of keefes harness shop. The hack struck the carriage, lock l ing wheels in such manner that the ear riage was torn from the horse and carried to Blake X Johnson's where the runaway was stopped. It took ten minutes to pull the veicle apart and it was found that the carriage was pretty well smashed np. The hack was in like condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
Belva Lockwood

has been nominated for President. Her platform demands equal rights for Women, Education and Accomplishment being a potent factor. She demands as a starter that the men purchase for their wives an elegant Shoninger Piano or Organ. She believes i'll freer trade, and think they ought to buy low. Knowing the extra ad vantages Shoninger X Co possess in their line of goods she does not hesitate to give them the preference over all competitors. Buy a Piano for what it is worth is her motto. At the same time company with business stability is preferred over those who shin along like a reed shaken before the wind and can ill no wise be responsi- ble for what they sell, but instead spend what little money they have purchasing some of Shoninger's stock sold long years ago, and their time running down their neighbours goods, thereby proving Shon- inger's popularity. She says hard work will make followers of cold water, Tippeeanoe- and-Tyler-too, and even the blood red ban danna prove an omen of success. We have taken her advice and are doing more business than all the rest put together. Examine our stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
WORLD OF SPORTS.

President Stern of Cincinnati offers to sell his team for $20, ,000 the players to be delivered i'll October.
 Only few days ago Twitcholl of Detroit was laid off for poor batting. Now his name is first on the score card. Since put bacl2s~n the team he made 12 hits i'll nine games
 What the Boston team wants another second baseman for is conundrum hard to solve. Higgins is covering second base magnifcently. It msy be that Quinn is a better batter, a matter of great doubt, but it is exceedingly doubtful if he can play second base in any better style than Hig- gins has been and is doing.-N. Y. Press.
 Danny Monroe, of this city, is now the star twirler of the Canton(Ohio) team, in the Tri-state league. The Cantons and Wheelings played remarkable game the 18th. neither club scoring for eleven innings The Cincinnati Enquirer in an account of the game says 'Monroe pitch ed splendid game, but six hits being made off his delivery, and these were too badly scattered to be of any value ill run getting"
 A fast track and a large crowd encour aged the horse owners at the first day ot the Derby autumn meeting yesterday afternoon. Only one class was trotteC through, the 3 minute class, and it was won by Little Sam in three straight heats with Daisy Kent second and Saratogs third Time, 2:394, 2:364, 2:36. The 2:21 class was very interesting to Waterbury sports for Nutwood, Jr, the pride of Waterbury, was started and such horses as Joe s, Lady Barefoot, Westchester Cir and Lena Wilkes were with him. The first heat was won by Nutwood ill 2;314 The other four horses came in for heat il the above order, winning in 2:298, 2:324t 2:2S4 and 2:32. Darkness prevented the race being finished, so it was continued l fill tn-daN
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
X CLEVER CONSTABLE.
Farmer Simpson's Attempt to Leave
 Town Without Paying His Bills.

Farmer Simpsons Attempt to Leave
 Town Without Paying His Bills.
 John Simpson, a farmer living just be- yond Woodbury, came to town yesterday with a load of garden truck and hired a local peddler to dispose of the stock. When the goods were sold Simpson refused to pay and started for home. The peddler sued out an attachment before Judge Cowell, and procured the services of a con stable, and in a carriage startedafter Simp- son. The constable's authority ofcourse ceased as soon as he went out of the town of Waterbury, and knowing this he strained every effort to overtake Simpson before he crossed the line. He was not overtaken, however, until he had got the other side of Watertown, but the constable made bluff with his writ and persuaded Simpson to return to OakVille, which Is inside the town of Waterbury, where he said the matter could be settled by third party. The unsuspecting Simpson agreed and returned, but just as he got inside the town lines the attachment was served and he was forced to settle all the costs or lose his team.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
A STEAMSHIP GOES DOWN.
Fifteen of the Crew Drowned While Try
 ing to Escape.

ST EAFLARE, Quebec, Aug 29.-Satur- day last the steamship Bratsberg on her way up struck upon a rock hear Cape Chattts and was considerably damaged. The captain had to haul her to the shore to keep her aioat, but she went aground Saturday night on account of a fearful storm. The captain was forced Monday to abandon the vessel with two lady passen- gers on board. The crew. composed of seventeen men, was left on board. They commenced to become timid as the steamer began to get smashed and prepared to get off, using two small boats, but after they left the steamer both of them upset and fifteen sailors out of seventeen were drowned Twelve bodies have been re- | covered so far.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
A MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE.

Cashier Breed of the Hartford Bank Cuts
 His Throat With a Razor.
 HARTFORD, Aug 29.-Joseph Breed, aged 3S, assistant cashier of the Hartford bank, committed suicide in his barn early this morning by cutting his throat with ra- zor. He leaves wife but no children. Nc cause can be ascertained for the act. The bank officers decline to say anything about the affair.
 His connection with the bank is square but he is said to be short on several estates of which he was trustee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
THE CAR IN DANGER.
Another Attempt to Blow Up the I'm
 perial Palace.

perial Palace.
 Ss. PETERSBURG, Aug 29.-Another at tempt against the life of the czar has been discovered just as it was being carried into execution. Eleven men and three women have been arrested here near the imperial palace. They made desperate resistance but were finally overpowered. On being searched bombs charged with dynamite were found on their persons. It is said the men refused to answer questions, but the women openly avowed their intention to blow up the czar and imperial family and gloried in it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
BARBECUE DAY.
Twenty Five Thousand Strangers F.
 pected in Town To Morrow.
his team.


 pected in Town To Morrow.
 Selectman Bommos, of Bridgeport, ar. rived this morning from Bridgeport, and commenced the active preparations for the barbecue tomorrow. Visitors from out of town are arriving on every train and it is expected that at least 25,00O people from the adjacent towns will be present tomorrow. Committees to meet the delegations from the different state associations are appointed as follows NJ. Guilfoile and William Reither to meet the down valley delegates on the 10:20 a. m Phil Setter and William Seither to meet the up valley folks at 10:50 a. m. James Coughlin and David Hayes are assigned tc all of the New England railroad trains and Ed Rush and l. A. Spencer to the Meriden, Waterbury and Connecticut River trains. A full force of specials and super numeraries will be present on tht grounds and about the city No gaming of any kind will be allowed on the grounds ! During the afternoon a game of ball be | tween the Waverlys and Acmes and numerous athletic sports will help ou | with the programme.
 The factories throughout the city gen l orally will close at noon as will the great' part of the stores.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
OPENING FALL STYLE HATS

We've just received our Full Line of FALL STYLE HATS and are ready to show our Customers complete an as sortment as can be found in the State MILLER, DUNDAP and YOUMAN Blocks, and other popular shapes at the Lowest Market Prices
 We are Agents for the MILLER HATS, the most popular Hat in New York city to-day, and so conceded by men of good judgment. Come in and look them over even if you are not ready to buy, Respectfully,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
FOR, S ALE

Just look at that place in which Louis NJ Meyer lives at 130 North Main street, 1t will be sold cheap, because he wishes to build large house and improve his land on Waterville Ave. You, who want extra fine Residence with all the modern improvements, which the inventive ge- nius of the age could suggest-comfort and re- tinement-may call at my office at once and get a bargain before the auctioneers hammer comes down. have places on the following streets, which will be sold cheap: kingsbury, Coe, North Main, Farm, Walnut, Ayers, Railroad Hill Brook, Canal High, Dublin, Scovill, North Grove south Main, East Main John, North Vine, Willow, Spring, South Wilson, Grand, Liberty, Burton, Clark, Nj Clark, Prospect, Hillside Ave, Wilson Place High land Ave, Rafferty Place, Middlebury Road Park Ave, Saw Mill Plains. Building lots in all parts of the town, also Farms, large and small. good and bad, with stock and without, also few small places outside of the city will be sold very cheap. Stores and Houses to rent at
 TIERNEY'S Real Estate Office 129 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
GWaterhmry De,mnerat.
Weather,
MT Martin Scully has been authorized

MT Martin Scully has been authorized to take subscriptions for the DEMOCRAT, and will canvass the city for that purpose. He is authorized to collect any moneys due and receipt for the same. We ask for him favorable reception and substan- tial cooperation in his work of extending the circulation of the DEMOCRAT. Our pages will give all the latest local and tel egraphio news and will keep abreast of the questions of the day. The people of Waterbury will find it a pleasant visitor in their homes and it will be worth for them much more than the small price of sub scription.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29

For full line of peaches and fruits go to W. N. Ladd's. We need few more names .or on No $50.00 Watch Club.
 D. 0. Calender 6 Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29

Man Ground to Pices by a Railroad
 Train.
 MERIDEN, Aug 29.-John Hill aged sixty, was ground to pieces by the passenger train leaving here at 7:19 to-day. He was dazed with fright and could not leave the track.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29

The case of David Stein vs John Kietz has been decided in favor of the plain tiff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
BROWNS DENTAL ROOMS,

I4 East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn.
 Teeth made. Teeth filled. Teeth repaired Teeth piveted. Teeth cleaned. Teeth regulated. Teeth treated. Teeth extracted.
 Teeth extracted, with gas eE~ All operations on the Natural Teeth done in the best manner, and the lowest prices fer the best work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
On|yOneWeekM More

Ladies this is the last chance you will have to buy pair of our Fine French Kid Shoes for S2.75, regular price $400. For the next six days you can buy pair of those Fine Dongola Button Boots for $2 50 Remember We have them in all widths from A to k, Common Sense or Opera last All our Ladies g. 50 Shoes reduced to $2 % A good serviceable Shoe for 150 You can buy good pair of Ladies Shoes for $1.15.
 Gentlemen for the next six days So 75 will buy pair of our Wardwell Hand Sewed Calf Shoes, equal to any $4.00 Shoe in the Valley. $2.50 will buy pair of Fine Calf Shoes worth $500. We can sell you Calf Shoe for $1.S0. Boys, Misses and Children's Shoes at cost, the balance of our Low Shoes and Tennis Goods at your own price. Come in early and be fitted if you wish d bargain, as this sale closes Saturday night.
 Remember the place for bargains is at the $3 % Shoe Store.
 | C. E, Hurlbut & Co.
 s Shoe Store. 22 Exchange Place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-29
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

An immense line of mounted and loose diamonds just received at Blinn's new jewelry store.
 E. T. Turner,S Co.,, have placed on sale this week an immense line of plushes in all coors at 50 cents yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-11
CUT FREIGHT RATES.
More Reductions Made on the Great
Western Trunk Lines.

CHICAGO, Feb. lO.
The Milwaukee & St. Paul today reduced
the live stock rates from Omaha and Council
Bluffs to Chicago, from S37 80 to $35 car
load a total reduction since the fight began
of S25 car load.
This latest cut is serious. 1t brings the
rates to point where the cut of live stock
rates all through Iowa makes necessary a re-
duction from all points to that State. All
the competing lines met the rates. This was
followed by a reduction on classes b, c, ID
and f, which include car load lots the drop
being from fifteen to fourteen cents. Then
came a reduction in hard coal rates from
Chicago to Des Moines, from SO. 10 a ton to
S1.S0.
The Rock Island made cut and all the
Des Moines lines met it. Packing house
products from Missouri river points were re-
duced from thirteen to twelve and one-half
cents. all the lines again participating The
Wabash Western, which agreed with the
St. Louis roads not to fall be-
low the rates made by the first
cut last week, found itself losing all the bus
mess in lumber, and today, reduced the lum-
Der rates from St. Louis to Western Missouri
river points from l-2 cents to 5 cents per
hundred The day rounded up with another
big slash at through rates, between Chicago
Council Bluffs. Omaha, Kansas City and Mis-
souri, river points. st. Paul made reduc-
ton of four cents hundred on the first four
classes This makes the rates at present
first class, 80 1-2 cents a hundred, second,
25 cents, third, 10 cents, fourth, l6 l-2 cents.
The reductions made in freight rates since a
week ago today, average sixty-fv per cent.
off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-11
II

kind ever given in this city. At an early
hour the gallaries With ladies' and Chandlers
band gave . concert On the hoor we're set
the tables. and plates we're laid for over 600.
Commander Melcher of Bosworth Post call.
ed the company to order, and Rev. Q. H.
Shinn said grace. Then there was singing
BY the Portland male quarette. after which
100 young ladies' came on the stage and gave
. pitcher drill, Afterwards acting - vaiters
1t the dinner. Dinner came next and 600
veterans took hold with will, while crowds
in the galleries made the scene lively. and
the band played during the repast. After
welcome and Hon. Henry B. Cleaves acted
- toastmaster.
When he proposed the first toast Our
Country and our Flag" and the venerable
Hannibal Hamlin arose to speak, the hail
rang with round after round of applause, and
his speech was applauded TO the echo.
Commander-in-Chief Rea responded to the
toast Grand Army of the Republic" and
was enthusiastically received.
Other toasts we're responded to as follows ::
"City of Portland" by Mayor Chapman
''State Of Maine" by Gov. Marble.
"Our Volunteer Army" by Hon. w. F.
Lunt of Portland.
"Our Favy," by Past Department Com
nander K. X. Galley of Portland.
Comrades who never came came back, y
by Rev. Mr.. Payne of Pine Steet Church,
Portland. The exercises closed my the
whole company rising and singing ''Auld
Lang Syne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-11
CoRBIN REMAINS FIRM.
He Will Not Meet the K. of L. Com
mittee to Discuss the Labor Troubles.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.
The correspondence between John w.
Hayes secretary Of the general executive
board Of the X. of L. and the Reading Of
ficials is made public. Corbin in replying to
the question whether he would meet the
committee of the executive board for the
purpose of investigating and if possible set
Ting the trouble between the railroad and
coal and iron companies and the employees,
saws he knows Of no trouble between the
Reading railroad and its employees, conse-
auently there is nothing that can be made the
subiec, Of investigation or discussion. That
portion of the question referring to the coal
and iron company, Corbin re ferred to keim,
the president Of that company keim in
letter considers that the miners violated the
contract existing between them and the COM
pany by striking January LIST, but is willing
il the men will return to work. to confer up-
on the question of wages with the under
standing that no basis different from the one
already in existence will be established that
will require the company to pay more for
labor for the same class Of work than paid
BY competitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-11
The Lean Year PARTY.

One Of the most unique and successful
Augusta social events Of this season, was
the leap year ball at the q. A. X. hall last
evening. The assembly Was brilliant and
thoroughly congenial one, and for snce the
conventional order of thngs was completely
reversed, and the gentlemen wore the lock
of expectancy and waited for the Invitations
to the floor. The ladies played the gallants
and all the gentlemen present whom We have
heard express an opinion declared that they
carried out the role with far more than ordi-
nary grace and success. The toilets OF the
gentlemen were careful and elaborate, the
floral decorations decidedly becoming, and
the music 0ch that none could resist its
temptation - all joined heartily in the
happily selected numbers Of the dance order.
Ample Refreshments were served, and the
whole affair was u most charming success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-11
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

In the second trial of Mrs. Robinson the
Wholesale poisoner, in Boston, the case was
given to the jury Friday.
A crowd of 1000 persons assembled at
Loughre Friday to honor the cause of
ireland
O'Brien is going to raise the question of
his arrest in Commons Monday next
The House of Commons will allow two
days to the discussion of the Trafalgar
Square meetings.
The Crown Prince passed a good day FRI
day, He is cheerful and takes food easily.
Anna Towne of Cambridge, Mass, con-
fined on suspicion of poisoning her husband.
was released Friday.
There was a meeting of the creditors of
the Holliston blanket mills Friday. Liabili-
ties, S34l ,455 !; assets, S276,2l9.
Small pox is still prevalent at Havana.
Deaths in the city last month ls0; in Decem-
Der nearly four hundred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-11
GARDINER.


DIR. Young Of the State Board Of Health
was in the city yesterday, and inspected We
school houses.
Rural schools closed yesterday after ten
weeks turn.
We understand that Miss A. T. Cooper in
tends going to Havre, France, to spend few
months with her brother there.
II. G. Dennis Of New Bedford, was at the
Evans house yesterday. He is to oversee
the laying ef the pipe across the river.
Miss Hall, the violinist was enjoyed BY
very large audience at the coliseum Thursday
night and did some fine execution. Master
G. Dana Holt, with his cornet, was . favcrits
and those who had the pleasure Of listening
to him enjoyed rare treat. The Smyrna
rug given by z. r. Little was awarded 70
Mr.. X. Eastman for guessing nearest 70 the
number Of people in the hall. check wss
deposited for each one who entered, and
there we're 977 present. Mr.. Eastman's guess
was 975. Last night there was . concert By
the Gardiner Band, Prof. Theme Director
and soloist.
The carnival has been a magnificent success
and closed last night. The award Of pfisss
will be announced later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-11

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
The following Maine pensions were grant
ed to-day:
Original, invalid, Melville c. Williams,
Bath; Hezekiah Greenlaw, Calais; Jas. w.
Hicks, West Sumner: increase. VIM. F.
Lillott, navy, Rockland; Henry A. Heal,
Medford Center; Ethan Little, Monmouth
VIM. II. Frankland, National Military Home
Rufus X. Patterson, Belfast; reissue,
Theoron F. Hathaway, South Paris; original
minor children of Hollis Smart, Rockland J;
Harvey, father of Gustavus A. Chandler
Dexter; Eliza F., widow of Jas. b. Bryant,
Buckfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-11
CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING,
A Young Lady Of This City Under lRrsst
For AbductnS Her Brother.
She Confesses and Accompanies Mar
shal Hawkes. to Portland.

The item with regard to the abduction ef
Blakely boy, which was going the rounds
of the papers a few days since received
further developement in this city, yesterday.
The sister Of the abducted boy, whcss name
is Marian, instead of Blakely ~ before givsn.
was arrested yesterday and taken to PORT
land by Marshal Hawkes., The young lady
confessed that she was the mcans Of ssttinR
her younger brother into the hands Of her
older brother. who came down from Canada
for that purpose, and who succeeded in
taking the boy back to Canada With him.
She took the boy to Danville Junction who're
she delivered him into the keeping
of the elder brother, She claims that
her younger brother went with her
her willingly. Mise Marian met her trouble
with calmncss and ladylike dignity. She 10
employed in enc of the large dry goods e.
tablishments of this city and has always
borne the reputation Of being an industrious
and moral young lady. 1t is reported that
her father is supported almost wholly by her
efforts. The boy who was taken to Canada
was about fifteen years of age and was give.
into the keeping of a Portland family, whea
quite young. The boys uncle in Canada 10
said to be quite wealthy and, though reports
say that the boy was taken that he might
grow up Catholic, instead Of a Protestant,
she states that he was taken that he might
be educated and learn to speak his native
tongue, the French language which he had
entirely forgotten. The mother, now dead,
was Catholic while the father was . Pro-
testant and he wished to see the youngest
child Of his faith, the two older children
being Catholic. lie went TO Portland last
Thursday and get out . warrant for HE
daughters arrest 1t 10 expected that The
matter will be settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-11
Obituary.

Mrs. Sophronia |. Holmes, who has resided
at corner Of Court and Perham streets In this
city for many years. died Thursday, At .
had been unable to do any work for several
months. She bore up under her long and
painful illness with christian fortitude, know
ing from the nature of her disease that the
summons must soon come.
Mrs. Holmes was the widow Of Isaac
Holmes, formerly one Of the proprieters Of
the Mansion House. She leaves . large
circle of friends.
Services mt 2 L. NJ. on Sunday