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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.

The Athletics will have eight pitchers and eight catchers in their combination.
 William Sunday, the Chicago right field CT has signed with the Pittsburg club for 1888.
 Louis Renner, of last seasons Water. burys, has signed with the London. Ont. club.
 Hartford has challenged the New York team to a series of games for from S2O0 to $500 a side.
 The Meridens defeated the Hartfords 3 to 1, in very rough game last night. Kelly acted as referee and did well. Meriden had eight fouls and Hartford five.
 They say that the grass is so long in the right field of the grounds located at Wichita, Kansas, that the captains of each team use a whistle to inform the outfelders when an inning is fir ished. He cannot be seen owing to the length and thickness ot the grass
 The opening games of the state cham at Hartford last night between Hawks ot Torrington and Sanderson of Willimantic Hawks won by the score of 250 to 237. The contestants tonight will be John A. Hen. dricks of New Haven and Robert w. Kel logg of Hartford
 The Sporting Life says of Hartford's old pitcher: Gilmore, the bridegroom pitcher, has also accepted terms and signed a Washington contract. He proposes to try and improve his batting record during the coming season, and will at once commence a regular system of practice. Under the revised rules he hopes to be more effective in the points, and he realizes that he can strengthen and harden those muscles brought into play while batting by the judicious use of Indian war clubs for 6 brief period daily, without reducing o1 impairing his ability as apitcher. There is no reason why he should not try and learr to bat as David Foutz. who is a similar build
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
THE RAILROAD COMPANY WINS.

Decision in the Case of Frank B. Johnson
 Against the New England.
 The case of Frank B. Johnson vs the New York & New England Railroad Com pany, in suit to recover S5O, ,OOO damages, has just been decided in favor of the latter by the Supreme Court, Judge Loomis giv- ing the opinion. The case is one of con siderable interest This action was brought in August, 1883. The defendants suffered default in the Superior Court and made a motion to be heard in damages by court instead of jury. The plaintiff died in Sep tember, 1885. No administrator was ap- pointed on the estate until May, 1887, when the now appointed administratrix appeared in court and moved for permission to pros ecute an action. Judge Fenn denied her motion on the ground that the administra- trix had been guilty of unnecessary delay in taking out letters of administration and making said motion. She then appealed to the Supreme Court and the case was argued at the October term, 1887. Johnson was a resident of Willimantic, engaged Van kee notion peddler, and travelled consider ably in eastern Connecticut. He was on the passenger train which collided with a freight train at Safford's bridge, near Willi- mantle October 8, 188O No claim for dam ages was made until this action nearly three years later was brought, suing for $50, ,O0O damages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
STANDING OF THE BRIGADE
The Second Regiment and Company /
 Rated the Highest.

According to the general order issued from the Adjutant Generals office the Sec ond Regiment leads the brigade in figure of merit for the month of December. The ratings attained by the regiments are re- spectively: First, 92.5O; Second, 93.1O; Third S4.32; Fourth, S7.17; Fifth Battal- ion, 75.9O; Battery A, 74.O9. Neither or ganization is rated quite as high this month as last. The following is the standing of of the Second Regiment companies: Com pany A, 95.99; Company B, 91. 73; Compa- ny c, 8S.76; Company D, 92. .O2; Company B, 97; Company F, 86.OS; Company G, 91.15; Company H, ST.; Company I, 94 O4; Company K, 93.30. The order announces that three men have recently been dishon- orably discharged from the military service of the State. They are Privates Dennis Connell and Daniel J. Welsh, Company A, Third Regiment, New London; Private Al bert G. Baker, Company B, Fourth Regi- ment, Bridgeport; and were thus disgraced in accordance with sentence of field officers court martial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18

Two Yonths Who Will Train Under Supt

Howe.
 Patrick Wulville and Warren Lancaster, the youths who attempted to carry on Wild West show at Watertown as reported i'll yeste, day's DEMOCRAT, were the shining lights of the prisoners box in the Police Court this morning. MT Mulville told the court that he missed S33 and gold watch Monday, his trunk having been broken open. His son Patrick was missing. MT Lancaster said that his boy was also miss ing and he instituted a search yesterday and found both boys sliding down Mat toon's hill ill Watertown. He said that young Mulville told his boy that he had taken the money from his father. Young Mulville admitted that he stole the watch and money and that he and Lancaster supplied themselves with blankets, sleds, revolvers and rubber boots MT Lowe, who appeared for the Lancaster boy, made an earnest appeal for mercy, and the court committed both boys to the State Reform School. The following articles were pur- chased by the boys: two sleds, two revol- vers, two pairs of blankets, Two pairs of skates, two pairs of gloves, four pictures, one knife, two skake straps and two pairs of rubber boots, the bill amounting to $21 All the money they had when apprehended at Watertown was S6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

The funeral of Fannie Francis Keefe took place this morning from St Francis Church. Her age was S9 years
 The Chinese Students will be at the Gem Opera House Saturday evening, January 21. They will introduce Chinese instru- ments and curiosities and the ladies will give a Chinese supper.
 w. H. Scovin was unable to procure a bondsman, so Sheriff Sweeney took him down to New Haven jail on the ii :09 train this morning to await the action of the court.
 Howarth's Hibernica Company and dou- ble show is billed for the Opera House January 9. They give panorama which alone draws a large audience.
 The next session of the dancing school will be held in the Main street theater next Tuesday evening.
 Lizzie Mulvey is reported as being dan gerously sick, and is not expected to live.
 The up morning passenger train was 50 minutes late, caused by heavy traffic on the New York division
 Patrick Pillion sprained his arm this morning by slipping on the ice. The at- tending physician says he will be all right ln few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

Mrs Wolmacher of New Haven, who fell upon the ice in front of her residence Sun day, died yesterday from her injuries.
 The largest tenement building in the town of Essex was totally destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. Loss about s4,0OO
 A dispatch was received by R. A. Belden of Danbury yesterday afternoon, statin g that his brother and sister had perished in the Dakota blizzard.
 John F. Sammis. the embedding post master of Cooper, in the town of Ridge field, was brought before Commissioner w. A. Wright yesterday, and released under $500 bonds furnished by Lewis H. Bailey of Ridgefeld.
 A wild animal bowling in the wilderness of the Rockville woods in the northern part of Norwich has scared the wealthy people who dwell thereabouts. No one has seen the beast, but nearly everyone has heard him howl at night. After night fall he steals out of the almost impenetra- ble thlckets of the Rockville woods, whose skirts encroach upon the lighted streets, prowls through the gas-lit avenues, and has been as far as Broad street, in the cen ter of che city. Twice last week he visit ed the residence of Jeremiah Halsey, a noted civil lawyer of the state and growled savagely. He killed cat for MT Halsey on each visit. All the remains of the cats that the family have been able to find are the hind legs of one, and some toes that is believed belonged to the other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
SPURIOUS MOLASSES.
Dairy Inspector Tatem Driving it Out
 fot

Dairy Inspector Tatem Driving it Out ot
 the State.
 Dairy Commissioner Tatem in an inter view concerning spurious molasses says ''I am getting to work upon this spurious molasses business and have already driv- en dozen car loads of the vile stuff out of the state. Why in one store I found 15 samples of molassess, and out of that number eight were found tobe bad They told me the molasses was represented as good What ought to be done is to ex- tend the power of the office to all mer chantable goods. This business of adult eration has got down to such a fine point that a person can seldom get the genuine article even when he asks and is willing to pay for it. This is especially true about liquors. understand that these cheap saloons keep nothing but Jersey lightning, and it is rapidly doing it's deadly work by killing off the public. Adulteration of food ought to be knocked out"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
FRED A. s. PERRY ON TRIAL.
The Murderer of a New London Journa
 ist Pronounced Insane.

The Murderer of New London Journal
 ist Pronounced Insane.
 The trial of Fred A. $. Perry, for the murder. August 8, 1887, of E. c. Whittle sey. manager of the New London Day, was begun in the Superior Court at New Lon- don yesterday It will be remembered that an article was published in the Day under the caption ''Fred Perry Crank Upon Dogs'' Perry took offence at the article and visiting the Day office shot Whittlesey, inf1icting wounds from which he d1ed. The court room was crowded With specta- tors when the trial opened. At o'clock the State had put in all its evidence. Dr. Nelson testified that the death of the mur- dered man caused by the bollet wounds. Deputy Sheriff Carroll of New London testified that Perry was in the habit of placing placards on his house: Dogs i'll | back yard from Blossom Kennels starv 1 ing" etc.: that he made speeches to i'm aginary audiences from his veranda, and that on August 6 he spoke to him about the obnoxious article in the Day and said: ''I will push that paper to the extent of the law and if the law does not give me satisfaction I'll take the law iii my own hands"
 Half dozen employees of the Day testi- fled that Perry came to the office about It l o'clock and inquired who was the editor o1 ''that infamous and scandalous paper called the Week." and after calling on MT. Whit tlesey to retract, who assured Perry he had nothing to do with it, fired two shots with fatal results.
 The defense then called A. w. Griswol6 of New York, who testified that in April 1875, Fred A. $. Perry was sent to the Middletown, N. Y., insane asylum as a lu natic on the motion of Jefferson Marke judge. Certificates of Drs. Wright ant Brecks of New York, pronouncing Perry insane. A letter written by Perry and two dispositions were offered in evidence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
Want Two Grade CrOSSinps.

- The crossings of the highways by the Meriden and Waterbury railroad at An drews street and at Hough's Mills are of such nature that the overgrade bridges ordered by the railroad commissioners would probably be more unsafe, and be worse for the public than grade crossings at these places. The attention of the a11- thorities of the town will be called to the matter, and it is probable that petition will be presented to the commissioners for crossing at grade at these points. .-Meriden Republican
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
WHAT THEY WEAR.

A knitted toboggan cap makes an excellent skaters hood.
 Braiding on tailor suits will be more ire quent and more elaborate next season.
 Very pretty new jackets are made up of the new imitation braided dolman cloth.
 The arrangement of the tulle draperies on ball corsages is very varied and eccentric.
 The skirts of dresses for the spring are scarcely draped at all-only ripple here and there
 New York women of fashion and society prestige wear tea gowns at their own after noon teas.
 Metal fringes adorn the bottom of many of tho prettiest ball gowns worn at the Delrnon- ico balls
 Dolrnan cloth is the newest fabric for wraps, is covered with a pattern of relief that simu- lates braid.
 Metallic threads, braids, and tinsel spangles arc worn on all sorts of indoor dresses, ball gowns, and dressy visiting toilets.
 A ono piece toboggan suit can be utilized for various purposes, journeys and voyages in winter, and for sleighing robes. wear for young matrons and elderly women, UuU Ao 10 COO SCAlAUCA 4OA JOuhS SAAAS. Green cashmere frocks arc in favor for girls of 12 to 15, and these are frequently piped and trimmed with pale blue silk.
 Toboggan suits are made in one piece or two pieces, but the one piece suit is the most convenient, comfortable and picturesque.
 The most approved toboggan suits are made of blue, gray or red blankets, with stripes or full borders of contrasting colors.
 The delicate embroideries in metal threads on gauzy organdy or sheer India null ball gowns take the form of the figuring on Turk ish chair scarfs.
 English brides have discarded satin for their wedding gowns, using fallle, peau de soie and gros grain instead. What will the satin weavers of Como do about its
 Lucifer red plush bands and accessories make gown of opaline gray silk very dressy and becoming, and if frightened with tinsel it becomes brilliantly effective.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
BORN TO MISFORTUNE.
The Human MOnstrOsity that Exists in a
 Fairfield County Town.

The Human Monstrosity that Exists in a
 Fairfield County Town.
 A Norwalk dispatch to the Hartford Telegram says: A few miles outside of this city resides family ill which there is as strange specimen of humanity as can be found the world over. At the first glance it seems to be child, but closer examin- tion reveals it to be man over 30 years of age. In size it is an infant, standing but three feet high, with a body out of all pro- portion to it's limbs, on the top of which is set an immense head, with features con- torted out of all resemblance to human being: pair of small twinkling eyes, set far back in the head gives it a decidedly uncanny appearance. The mother says at birth the child was about the same as chil- dren are in general, excepting the head, which was of a peculiar and very ugly shape. It never has talked, only num- bled, since it was born, and presumably has no reason. It is violent at times, and dashes it's head against the wall It's con- dition as regards health is perfect, and it eats and sleeps we'll. Why such creature was brought into the world is mystery, and furnishes an excellent study for our scientific men,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
At the Opera House.

A large audience greeted Miss Ullie Akerstrom at the Opera House last even- ing and she renewed the success with which she has played here on previous occasions. The presentation was Annette, the Danc- ing Girl. Tonight she will appear in domestic drama entitled Peggy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
DEATHS.

GL4NN.-ln this city, January 17, of membrane Ous croup, 3-year-old son of Mir and Mrs Thomas Glynn of 75 Baldwin street. In this city, January 1S of mcmbrauous croup, Mary, infant daughter of Mir and Mrs John Blade. of Railroad Hill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18

Next Tuesday Harry c. Miners ''Si1ver King" Company will appear at the Opera House. With few exceptions the company is the same as the one managed by George H. Harrison 36 weeks last season.
 Gilmore's band of New York will give concert at the Opera House Monday January 30
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18

Special discounts on all goods sold be- fore inventory, Feb. i, 1888. D. c. Cal lender & Co.,, dealers in diamonds watch es, jewelry, silverware, 1 and 5 Exchange Place, Waterbury, Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18

Stop at the Waverly House for meal or an oyster stew. Open until ? 6. m.
 If you want good steak, a broiled chicken or an oyster fry, go to Poppe's, 113 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18

Prices so low they will astonish you on Furniture and Carpets at Winnings, South Main street.
 English Diary Cheese, 20 lbs Prunes for s1.OO. Oranges, Lemons and Sweet Pota- toes at w. N. Ladd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-18
E. I. TURNER & CO.,, Annual Closing Out
 Sale of
 Ladies and Misses ClOakS and Suits. A CHANGE TO SAVE MONEY! DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY.

Below give Few Sample Bargains: Plush Cloak, former price S25, price SIS. Asrachan Trimmed Newmarkes $649 each old price Sl0 1 $50 Seal Plush Cloak reduced to $2O
 Plain Brown Cloth Newmarket at S3 39 decided bargain 3 Plush Jackets at $9.75 each. 1 Asrachan Trimmed Newmarket $4.37 the last one Chdrens Cloaks odd sizes all down to just neaf
 the former prices. Newmakets at $469 nicely made and trimmed all the same
 size very cheap if they will fit you.
 Fancy Stripe Raglan very stylish Garment reduced s1o Black Diagonal Cloth Wrl fN. ummed old price SS The new figures will be just onehalf, $4O0 each AstIacan Cloak satin lined old price SEQ new price So ,- Many other Bargains in this department that muss be closed out
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-09
PuritanlName S.

The following..names are given as
specimens of. thu. christian names of
the old Puritan. in England about
the year 165O...They.. are taken from a
jury-list in Sussex county. They will
cause smile at: their oddity. Faint
not Hewett, Redeemed Compton, God
reward Smart, Earth Adams, Meek
Brewer, Kill-sin Pimple, Be-faithful
Joiner, More-fruit Flower, Seek-wis-
dom Wood, Fight-the-good-fight-of-
faith Width, Accepted Trevor, Make
peace Heaton, Stand-fast-on-high
Stringer, Called Lower; Be-cOurteous
Cole, Search-the-Scriptures Moreton,
Fly-debate Roberts; Hope-for Bend
ing, Weep-not Billing; Elected
Mitchell, The-peace-of-God Knight
Exchange.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-09
Three Extra Bargains.

One six-room frame house, nearly
new, good neighborhood, corner lot,
65x9O feet. Price So, 900.
One five-room frame house, new; LOT
5OxS0. Price 81 200.
One four-room house, new; also
small store building on lot, on corner
Price 81, $50.
Or will sell all four houses and lots
for $4,000; one-half cash, balance l.
and Is months. Property now paying
in rents over Is per cent. For further
particulars call on
T. B. JOHNSON, LIGHT Office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-09
Administrators Notice.

Administrators Notice.
Thu STATE OF Texas
COUNTY OF BEXAR.
County court in matters Of probate, to July
term, 1888.
The State of Texas to ali persons interested
in the administration of the estate of Elisa
Meyer, deceased.
Fred Meyer, administrator of the estate Of
Elisa Meyer, deceased, has filed his final &C
count in the county court of Bexar county,
which will be acted on at the July term, A. D..
1885, of said court at the courthouse thereof in
the city of San Antonio after this notice shall
have been duly published for twenty days in
some newspaper published in Bexar county,
Texas. at which time all persons interested in
said estate may appear and make objections
thereto, if they see proper.
Witness, Thad. W. Smith, clerk of the
county court of Bexar county and
L. S. seal of said court, at my Office in
San Antonio, this day Of June, A. D.,
1885, THAD. w. SMITH
Clerk County court Bexar County.
Came to hand June 18th. 1888 at 10 o'clock q.
m, and publication ordered IN the SAN An
TONIC DAILY LIGHT, on June 10th, 1888.
NAT LEWIS.
Sheriff Bexar Co.
By W. G. NJ. SAMUELs, Deputy. cot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-09
PARENTS CRIMINALLY LIABLE

PARENTS CRIMINALLY LIABLE.
More than half of all deaths occur
before six years Of age. An army of in
nocent, lovely children are swept
needlessly away each year. Parents
are criminally responsible for this.
The death rate of children in England
is less than half this. Acker's English
Baby Soother has done more to bring
this about than all other causes COM
bined. You cannot afford to- be with
out it. For sale by RAGLAND..& Co. 8
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-09
Back Again.

Mr.. Frank Hall, formerly the &C
compIished band leader of the Sth
cavalry band, has re-enlisted, and has
heen APPOINTED leader of the 18th in
fsntry band, now statio aneon, az tn az
military post. His duties commence AZ
once, dating from yesterday; AS FT ISl.
Hall brought forth the 9th cavalry
band to such excellence, IL is now con- con
fidently expected he VIII make 'he
18th equally as good band.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-09
Don't Experiment.

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sumption always seems, at first only . cold.
Do not permit any dealer to impose upon you
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but DO sure you get the genuine. Because he
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relief 10 all Throat, Lung and Chest affections.
Trial bottle free ut A. Dreiss' drug store.
Large bottles 81, 81 10+ly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-09
How Doctors CONQUER DEATH

How DOCTORS CONQUER DEATH.
Doctor Walter X. Hammond says {:
"After long experience I have come
to the conclusion that two-thirds of
all deaths from coughs, pneumonia
and consumption, might be avoided if
Acker's English Cough Remedy were
only carefully used in time" This
wonderful remedy is sold by
RAGLAND &CO. 8
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-09
A Woman.s Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has beer
made and that too BY . lady In this county
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three months
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She bought of us bottle of DR.. Kings New
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The Verdict Unanimous

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-09

Twenty-Five years ago Sol. Smith
Russell was singing comic songs at a
variety house in st. Louis, for 81 a
night. A negro comedian at the same
place got $1.50a night, but Russell
didn't envy him, because he had a
profound dislike for burnt cork. The
negro comedian is to-day William
Harris, manager Of two theaters and a
variety troupe, and owner of about
$500, 900. Russell, too, has a fortune
to fall back upon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-09
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