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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
Bunncll'S Tent Show.

G. B. Bunnell and Prof Morris pony and dog circus will pitch their tent on Major Spencer's lot in rear of opera house for two days, Friday and Satur- day. The fifty educated horses and dogs perform many wol derful feats, and the press of New London and elsewhere speak of them ill the highest terms. The speciality part of the performance, aero bats, contortionists, gymnasts, rope walkers. erialists, musical artists, funny clowns, etc., are talented in their line and make the time pass pleasantly. That G. B. Bunnell is at the head of the or ganization is a guarantee of a tirst-class entertainment and full canvas will doubtless be the rule here. A special matinee will be held on Saturday at } p. Ill. The admission at the performance is fifteen cents for children and twenty five cents for adults.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03

Suits Brought Arains

Twcnty-Three Suits Brought Against the City This Afternoon. In behalf of twenty-three property owners on North Elm street. who have been assessed for the covering of Great Brook, Attorney John O'Neill to-day brought suit against the city. The pa pers in the case were served upon City Clerk Kildutf this afternoon. The plain titfs allege that the work of covering Great Brook was done in open defiance of the city charter by the board of road commissioners, without being acted upon by the court of commonl council. The contract was awarded to George Byrns in May 1886 and the assessment of benefits was not made until less than a month ago. The total amount of bene- fits assessed was $2,s9O.36 the same be ing made payable June r. Upon the refusal of the property owners to pay the assessments the city authorities threatened to place liens upon the assess ed property hence the action of Attor- ney O'Neill. The suits are in the nature of a petition to the superior court praying that the action of the council i'll levying assessments be set aside, and that the plaintiffs be awarded costs. The papers are made returnable before the superior court in this city on the first Monday in Septem- Der.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
AN EXTRAORDINARY VERDICT
Rendered by Coroner Park UDon the
 Death of n Rrakaman

Rendered by Coroner Park JJDon the
 Death of a Brakeman.
 Coroner Park of Norwich, has ren- dered a queer verdict in the case of John Fender, a brakeman who was killed last week by falling from the ton of freight car. The coroner finds thai his death ''is directly chargeable to the perilous requirement of brakeman on freight cars as now constructed. In being furnished with a footway of a board or boards from fifteen to twenty inches wide on the top of the cars and being required at all hours and in all weather to pass on the narrow foot way over cars of different heights to set rakes-in which duty misstep or a slip sends them to death-an army of our most active young men go jearly to their death, a sacrifice to mammon v Continuing, he suggests that each car have a railed footway at the side along which brakeman may pass in safety. the cars to be made foot narrower than at present, and he concludes eff greedy stockholders kick at this reduction of capacity, let them kick. The country and humanity will approve. There viii be less weeping widows and fatherless children to provide for.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03

Tho Wonders That May Be Worked
 With Aluminium

Aluminium may yet revolutionize the world, said Superintendent Powell, of the Geological Survey, in Washington, as he dandled piece of the bright metal in his hand.
 "Isn't 1t beauty?" he inquired. his eyes dancing with enthusiasm as he thought of the possibilities in store for It.
 ''Why," continued the professor, "there Is aluminium in every clay bank, in every plain, in every mountain side. 1t is present in earth everywhere. There are today as many chemists devoting their days and nights with a view to discover ing processes by which aluminium may be furnished to the public cheaply as there are scientists de1ving into the pos- abilities of electricity.
 "I've known the time when the metal was moro precious than gold. Then it fell to $8 per pound: now itls S2 per pound. This fall in cost has been reached by the discovery of new affinities which cheapen It's production When it reaches a cost of 25 cents pound 1t will be generally used.
 1t is about as light as oak wood, four times as light as iron. and has more re- ststance than the very best steel. It will be used in the construction of houses, superseding wood and stone or brick.
 "1t will take the place of iron and wood in shipbullding. Just think of ship constructed of a metal that will but just sink in water. The ocean steamer of today. built of iron and wood, will be as canal-boat compared to a vessel con- structed of aluminium
 "Such @ one will fly as bird over the waves" said the professor. his enthusi- asm becoming almost unbounded as he contemplated the possibilities of the metal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
Fourth of July Statute

The following is the state law in refer ence to the noisy celebration of Fourth of July near house any inmate of which is sick 0-
 If any person shall be sick or in such condition as likely to be injured in health by noise or disturbance, notice to that effect, signed by a practis;ng physician may, during the third and fourth days of July, be conspicuouslv posted on the front of any house wher, such person is staying, and every person having knowledge of said notice. who shall during the time said notice is dis, played, make any disturbing noise with in 400 feet of such house may be fined not more than $5,'
 Two people residing on Cook street are seriously ill and the DEMOCRAT has been requested to advise the boys of that neighborhood not to make any un- necessary noise tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
The Toy shop of the World.

Birmingham Is the veritable toy shop of the world, and produces prodigious quantities of cheap goods. This would be impossible but for the unlimited com mand of trained labor. The rapidity with which work Is done is marvellous. Years are needed to acquire the necessary dcx- terity; the eye, the hand, the whole sys- tenn has to be trained, and at last even the rapid movements of an accomplished organ players fingers are hardly more surprising. Everything is sacrificed to acquire great efficiency in one depart ment, and the worlpeople often suffer in bodily health and intellectual vigor. No one is to blame for this; masters. work people. the age arc free from fault; com petition rules everything nowadays, and any employer with the command of a trained staff would hopelessly undersell rivals less alive to their own interests and who gave their laborers variety of occupation. Still 1t Is mournful to think of life being passed in tho performance of one small mechanical operation-days. months, years, grinding needles, cutting up tiny bits of metal, or stamping name on finished article; 1t Is the penalty of highly-organized society, and one that we must pay. If the Birmingham me- chanic occasionally gets large wagcs- not so large as sometimes supposed, nor Is the proportion of skilled artisans great-it must never be forgotten that these wages are thoroughly earned. In some trades, unless 0 man reaches & certain standard, he Is useless and Is cast aside, and disgrace and neglect await him. Perhaps some eelf-suf1lciency Is to be expected in men who can get through difficult task better than that of their neighbors, and they may we'll, know ing the obstacles they have surmounted, feel conscious pride in their superiority The National Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
FOURTH OF JULY ADJUSTMENTS.
Places Where the Day Can Be Spent
 PleaSautlY md Well.

Places Where the Day Can Be Spent
 Pleasantly and We'll.
 The picnic of the Second division. A. o. H., on the West End grounds will furnish amusement for thousands to- morrow. The principal attraction will De the balloon ascension by Professor Hogan. The event will take place promptly at 3:30 o'clock. If stormy the ascension will be made on the second day of the picnic. Music for dancing will be furnished by the Amphion or chestra and Uffendale will prompt. The second day of the picnic will be devoted to Irish games, among which will be a 100 yards race, potato race, mile race. twenty-five yards and return all fours, and a one hour go-as-you please race. base ball game between mines from the Second and Third divisions will also take place on the second day.
 The Rose Hill Hose company will: keep open house at the grove of Hellmann & Kipp. For the afternoon a programme of sports has been arranged. There will be sack race, three legged race, and a potato race, all for cash prizes. A tug of-war between the married and single men of the team will also be an interest ing feature. The American brass and string band will furnish music for danc- ing and Holran will prompt. On the second day of the picnic tug-of-war teams from Protector and Brass City hose companies will compete.
 At Co As meeting last night final ar engagements for the annual picnlc at High Rock grove were completed. The company will turn out in fatigue uni form in body and parade to the train. Wheeler & Wilson's band of Bridgeport will delight the lovers of concert music and Hallam's orchestra will make the merry crowds who attend trip through the mazes of the dance. Professor Ed Futile will be the master of ceremonies. The committee having in charge the ar are Sergeant Warner, Cor poral Whiteman and Private McKeever Trains will leave Waterbury for the grove at S:26, 9:55, 9:55, 1O:54, 80 a. m., 100, 200, 2:42, 3:1O, 4:25, 4:4O, 5:O5 and 5:3O p. m. Returning trains will leave the grove at 9:26, 1925, 1O:51, 11:- D a.m., and 1:3o. 2:35, 3:35, 400, 800, 500 and 6:33.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
BOU ND OVER FOR TRIAL.
A Dying Man Taken to the New l
 ven Jail This Afternoon

A Dying Man Taken to the New Ha.
 ven Jail This Afternoon.
 The cases against Nicholas Rossi, Win. ienzo Lapenna, John Doe, Michael Rossi and Frank Isnogona, charged with using dynamite in Hitchcock's pond May ii was tried to-day before Justice Todd at Wolcott. The evidence was against the prisoners. particularly Lapenna. The other prisoners turned states evidence and it was proved that Lapenna was the one who used the dynamite. Justice Todd after hearing all the evidence con. ciuded to hold the prisoner for trial at the fall term of the superior court in this city: Lapenna was unable to give a Dond Tor hls appearance and Constable Rigney took him to jail on the 2:42 train He is suffering with dropsy and the disease has made such progress upon the poor fellow that it is doubtful if he will live until the case comes to trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
ueAl Off Doctors.

What will do it: A free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine which you can get from any druggist. This is new and wonderful medicine. discovered in the Rocky mountains by Dr Silas Lane. 1t is positive cure for constipation and all blood, liver, stomach and kidney troubles. You need such a medicine. Call to-day on your druggist for a free sample package. Large size package 5Oc. All druggists sell it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
CORONER M1x,s REPORT.

State Attorney DOOlittle to Decide Whether Arrests Shall be Made.
 Yesterday afternoon Coroner Mix
 compiled the evidence gathered, in his
 investigation of Saturdays railroad acci-
 dent at the time he made his examina-
 tion. His report is now in the hands of State Attorney Doolittle. Mir Doolittle says that he shall carefully consider the evidence in Mir Mix's report. and if he thinks that criminal carelessness on the
 part of any of the employees of the road
 can be established, arrests will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
Too Much Cholera Mixture.

Fred Garceau is d young Frenchman who works at Morse's livery stable in Bristol. Monday morning he procured medicine known as the 'sSun Cholera Mixture, as an antidote for summer complaint, but did not obey the direc- tions given him, and took about five times as much as the regular dose. Shortly afterwards he became drowsy and wanted to go to sleep, but those around him summoned Drs Horton and Hull, who kept him moving around un- til all danger was past. Had he gone to sleep he would never have recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
On the Mantle Camp Ground.

Hay making is now in progress on the Mantle camp. Colonel Morgan, A. C.. NJ. G., has already been down to see how affairs are progressing and will soon re- turn to remain until after the encamp- ment. One of the improvements will be new guard house, located near the entrance, and not in the rear of brigade headquarters. It will be a substantial frame structure large enough to accom- modate the entire detail of guards as we'll as the prisoners. There will be no guard tents at the entrance, as hereto fore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
Board of Education Meeting

At the meeting of the board of ednca. tlon held last evening it was voted to open a summer school at the high school building, in charge of Miss Croft. The object of this school will be to advance those pupils who are behind in their studies. The board recommended to the district committee that the salary of Assistant Principal Hovey be increased from $1 ,25O to $1 400, and that the salary of M. J: Nelligan, of the Porter street rchool be increased from $1 1000 to $1 200.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
No1ICE-

The members of the Third division, A. O H., are requested to meet in St Patricks hall tomorrow July 4th, 1889, at o'clock p. m. for the purpose of at tending the picnic and games of the Second division, A. O. H.
 J. F. PHELAN, President,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
NOTICE

The members of the First division. A. O. H., are requested to meet in St Patrick hall tomorrow July 4th. 1889, at o'clock p. m. for the purpose of at tending the picnic and games of the Second division, A. o. H.
 ED P. INLAND. President.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
NoTICE

The members of the Fourth division. A. O. H., are requested to meet in St Patrick's hall tomorrow July 4th, 1889. at l o'clock p. m. for the purpose of at tending the picnic and games of the Second division, A. O. H.
 JOHN HI. MORAN. President.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03

Cool dresses are needed to make you comfortable this warm weather. We have secured the markets for attractions and here is part of the result:
 Plaid, Striped and Plain Victoria Lawns, dyed fast black and guaranteed to hold colors at 124 cents 2 yard.
 S25 pieces of Fine Scotch Ginghams regular retail price fifty cents, all new, choice and staple colorings, B inches wide. Buy pattern at % cents yard.
 A lot more Striped Mohairs at the same price. Fine, stylish fabrics that no lady need be ashamed to wear.
 And so all through the stock, Choice Challies, Stylish Satines, Seersuckers. Outing Cloths, Ginghams and all other materials suitable for summer wear are down to the very bottom prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03

LAKE, STRoBEL & Go have received a fine line of horse timers, price from S35 to $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03

Meetings This Evening. Second Advents.
 Court Shields. A. o. F. Mattatuck drum corps. Amphion club rehearsal. Carpenters and jolners, No A. Clark commandery, No ', K. T. Excelsior council. O. U. A. NJ. Waterbury Council. R. and $. M.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03

SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.
 sE Secretaries requested to send in tn, dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs ing nights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03
IT. H. HAYES.

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Ales. Wines, Liquors and lCi~ars alRl
 34 and 36 East Main 9s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-03

DR. c. w. s. FRoss, lS7 Bank street p- Choice Pineapples very cheap at Ladd's. Asrawberries fresh every day,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-20
He Says the Alaska CONNER
cial Company Abuses the
Native Sealers.
Something Should Be Done to
Stamp Out This Crying
Evil.
Dakotians at the Capital
Think Springer's Bill Is
Better Than None.
Customs Officials in New
York Rob Uncle Sam Of
Millions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The annual
report of Gov. Swineford upon the OPP
erations of the Alaska Commercial COM
pany was laid before both houses Of
congress to-day. The governor reaf-
firms and emphasizes the accusations
heretofore made by him in its dealings
with the natives other than those living
on the Seal islands. Concerning the
treatment Of these he has no word of
complaint. He also SAYS that the COM
pany's contract with the government
relative to the taking of fur seal is. in
his opinion, faithfully observed. The
cempany's treatment OF the main land
natives he characterizes as unjust and
cruel in the extreme. Referring to the
denial Of the charges against the COM
pany in his last annual report, he says:
NOW reiterate every one of those charges.
though l know full well that an lnvestlga-
ton made by committee of CONGRESS, hold
ing its sessions in Washington, and calling as
witnesses only those who have been recip-
tents of the company's fayors, is not likely to
arrive at any just conclusion as to their
truth or falsity can only say thateach and
every statement have made concerning the
operations of the company is susceptible OF
the cleareSt and most convincing proof, but
evidence will not be found lying around
loose in the cities Of Washington and San
Francisco. Unjust be sought for among the
people who have suffered its expressions,
rather than in the persons OF those VINO nave
had free transportation on its shores and be
wined and dined at the tables of its officers
and agents. A subcommittee of congress
going over the route taken by me in the re-
cent cruise of the Thetis, assuring the people
of protection against still greater oppres-
sions, after it's departure will have no diff
Guilty whatever in finding the evidence to
prove the truth Of every statement have
mo
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-20
HAULED OVER THE GOALS.
Investigation of the Conducts or
the Supervising Architects
Office Discloses Some Peculiar

Investigation OF the Conduct or
the Supervising Architects
Office Discloses Some Peculiar
Methods.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 19.-In the
investigation of the conduct of the SUI
pervising architects Office to-day, w. ).
Palmer testified that he had contracted
with Col. Freret, supervising architect.
to furnish plans and specifications for 9
public building at Vicksburg. He had
agreed to do the work for $500. Of this
sum witness says he is to receive SO 1or
the use of his name, the work being
done by employees of the architects
Office, who, be understood, could NOT
contract for the work them
selves. @. E. Barry testified that
he was to make the plans and
specifications for the Bridgeport. Conn.,,
made the contract with Col. Freret by
letter, Simonson, clerk in the office,
doing the verbal part Of the negotia-
tons. Simonson, witness, and one other
draughtSman in the architects Office
were to do the work and divide the 81. $50
equally. George B. Phelps testified that
he was at work under contract with Col.
Freret on plans for the Lowell custom
house. which he is to furnish for $1,000.
After his bid had been accepted, he ar
ranged with Vonnerta, the chief
draughtsman, to divide with him the
residue of the 800 after paying the ex-
penses of getting up the plans: j.. D..
Bogue was the last witness of the day.
He SAID that G. W. Somerville, Of the
architects Office, had suggested to him
to bid for furnishing the prospective
for the Detroit public building. He had
done so, offering to do the work for $125.
His bid had been accepted, and he then
had sublet the job to Somerville for
S11O.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-20
SATURDAYS SPRAY.

Senator Nochbar introduced bill Friday
Senate File No. 72-to exempt parsonages
from taxation up to $1,000. The bill was
considered yesterday by the judiciary COM
mittee of the senate, and majority being
found against the measure, it was sin
definitely postponed
Representative Heideman introduced five
bills, House Files 70 to 83, com pletely re-
forming the present school system in Mime
sofa. The bills are backed by high scholastic
authority and will attract attention.
Representative Flynn has been changed
from chairman of the forestry committee to
a membership of the railroad committee,
while Representative Wing takes the forestry
Craftsmanship.
Senate File No. "a. giving Waseca a
municipal court, and Senate File No 90,
allowing Wilkin county to issue bonds,
passed the house yesterday.
House File NO. SO is one of the reform bills
which proposes to prevent clerks OF courts
who are attorneys from practicing in the
courts of which they are clerks.
Representative G. H. Davis secured the
passage of bill allowing the treasurer of
RenVille county clerk hire.
Representative Estes secured the passage
of two House bills altering school districts
in WatonWOn county.
Representative Lasson desires the money
derived from liquor licenses to be used for
school purposes.
House File No. "a relating to the treasurer
of Mower county and Lansing village, was
passed.
Representative Perrin asks the state for
81 .2uO for bridges in Blue Earth county.
The house passed House File No. 70, to
authorize Adrian to issue bonds.
The house meets Monday at 2 p. m.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-20
TAWNEY TALKS.
He says There Were Sixty.Six
Sabin Men up to Thursday.

He says There Were Sixty-Six
Sabin Men up to Thursday.
Special to the Globe.
WINoNA, Jan. 19.-The charges of
bribery in the Republican caucus have
created a good deal of excitement here.
Winona has not been a Washburn
stronghold, and he had few friends here.
j. A. Tawney, one of the best-known
leaders of the young republicans of
southern Minnesota, who managed
Merriam's campaign here last fall so
successfully, returned this morning
from st. Paul, where he has been for
several weeks among Sabin's lieuten-
ants. Interviewed by the GLOBE Mr..
Tawney said:
| think the investigation will be
pushed and the facts made known. On
Wednesday night Wasnburn was
beaten. His strikers admitted it, and
in their secret caucus they discussed
the advisability of going for Strait or
some other man. More than half of
them admitted that Washburn was
beaten. On Thursday afternoon sew
eral Well-known gentlemen came over
from Minneapolis and all at once the
tide began to turn without any evident
reason. 1t is charged that money was
used there and ON the floor of the house.
A member who seconded Washburn's
nomination told me that they had only
Slipped one cog,' meaning that they
had got every vote they bought but one.
l have in my pocket the names of sixty
six men who were pledged to Sabin up
to Thursday. Washburn betters who
were hedging Thursday morning went
to betting again that evening. Several
representatives told me last night that
they would not go into the joint con-
vention and vote for Washburn until
the matter was cleared up.