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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
Almost a Second Solomon,

One new London man accused another of stealing a hen from him a few days since, and policeman separated the two as they were about coming to blows. At the request of the accuser the roost of the accused was visited by the officer to see if the missing biddy was there. The policeman liberated the hens and pit them all together believing that any stranger among them would make tracks for home or be pitched into by the others. As all seemed contented with their surroundings and no attack oc- cured, the accuser admitted that he probably had been mistaken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
READY AND ANXIOUS.
Many Applications for the Naca,
 on the Police Force.

Many Applications for the Vacancy
 on the Police Force.
 The way in which the applicants rush for the one vacant place on the police force is enough to make the commits sioners seriously consider the question. Is life worth lving?" They come from all portions of the city, from all walks of life, of all shades of political opinion. There are little men, big men and medi- um sized men, Americans, Germans. French and English, all anxious to wear blue uniform, carry club and cap ture burglars. The number of appli- cations Is large and the returns are not all in. Many of the candidates have a little pull and are anxiously awaiting the decision of the police board. It is encouraging to know that though the policeman's life is filled with trouble and care there are so many citizens will ing to take the risk for the good of the community and the quid pro quo offered by the city to the noble guardians of the peace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
AN INCoRRIGIBLE BOY.
Sheriff sweeney Draws q Confession
 From Young Burt Chapman.

Sheriff sweeney Draws q Confession
 From Young Burt Chapman.
 Burt Chapman, the Naugatuck gputh whose story of brutal treatment by tramps caused such a sensation in the rubber town. made confession to Sheriff Sweeney yesterday. MT Sweeney doubted young Chapman and learned yesterday morning that the boy was seen in Beacon Falls on last Saturday morning. When confronted with this piece of news he stoutly denied it, but the sheriff persisted that he was not tell ing the truth and he broke down and made clean breast of the affair. Ac- cording to his story he ran away from home Friday morning and went to Sey- mour where he slept in a barn. On Saturday morning he met young lad at Beacon Falls and they both walked toward Naugatuck. On the way up he told his companion that his parents treated him badly and it was agreed between them that Chap man should be tied to the tree by his companion, and thus he was able to tell a very mysterious story when he reach, ed his home. He would not tell who | his companion was. Sheriff Sweeney has the ropes which were bound around | the young fellows hands and also the
 railroad spike, with which he claimed tc | have freed himself. The sheriff thinks
 that the parents did treat the boy badly l Chapman's right name is James Moran l He was born in New Haven and Mrs | Chapman claimed to have a certificate | of adoption from the New Haven select
 men. Sheriff Sweeney will continue hi: | investigation to-day and 1t Is probable
 that young Chapman and his mother will be arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Denny and Glasscock of the Indian apolis team have come to terms.
 Hartford sporting men are offering odds on Hartford to win the champion ship.
 field defeated the home team 10 goals to6.
 It is said that the Meriden manage. ment will attempt to have another hear. ing in the Cunning case.
 Roger Connor has received notice from Manager Mutrie to report for duty al New York March 20.
 The Waterbury Athletic club have sent us a circular letter asking if we in. tend entering the P hour walking match which opens there March 25. We dc not Too blamed busy.-Bridgeport News.
 Michael Cahill. of Norwalk and Dom mick Fitzpatrick, of Elizabeth, N. J., have signed articles of agreement to rules, S10O side and a purse of $2Ot within 30 miles of Norwalk within Il days.
 Jake Kilrain will arrive ill New Yorl York on Monday and be the guest o Richard K. Fox until Thursday, Marcl 14, when he will sail for Liverpool. H, 1 says that he will be able to meet Sullivan after his return, provided Sullivan is il perfect health, as he wants to fight hin at his best or not at all.
 There will be walking match in tn Main street theater, Naugatuck, Thurs day, March IA, beginning at 12 o'clock noon, and ending at 12 o'clock on Satur day night. They will walk for thre days. The prizes are to 90 per cent t. the first; 30 per cent to second, and ? per cent to third. Those that wish t walk must send in their names on o before Wednesday night the 18th. En P. o. Box GA, Naugatuck, Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
WILL PROBABLY GO FREE.
The Murderer of John Calvin Has
 Influential Friends.

The Murderer of John Calvin Has
 Influential Friends.
 It begins to look as if Souders the murderer of young John Calvin of this city, will not be punished for the crime His relatives have it is said unlimited resources and will secure powerful infiu- ence in his behalf.
 The case was yesterday put over to the June term of the superior court much against the wishes of State Attorney Hammersley who opposed the request, saying he had been at great trouble and expense to have the witnesses ready next week, and that Mrs Davis testimony would have but little hearing on the case. Roberts, who was with Souder at the time, intends to go to Japan and his tes- timony will be important to the state. The defense agreed to furnish stenogra- phic reports of Roberts testimony in the police court if he should be away at the time of the trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
Some Canine Statistics.

The annual report of the state board of agriculture this year will give some very valuable facts as to dogs. It appears that last year about s1O,OOO (S9, ,72W was paid by towns for injury done to sheep and $500 more was paid by the owners of dogs. There are 27,7S2 male dogs regis tered in state and 1,670 females. This may be accounted for ill the fact that the registration tax is vastly heavier on fe- male dogs than males. The dog tax is the cheering incident among these statis- tics. It brought in s39, ,043. That would pay for all the sheep injured and leave nearly $50, ,OOO to pay for killing all the dogs, which is about a dollar apiece.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
White Caps in NIiddletown,

Michael Mccarthy, worthless char acter of Middletown, was dragged from his house and terribly beaten by masked men Tuesday night He cha, had re received a' aa 3 out of town. Other Middletown people have also received warning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
New Haven Wants Home Rule.

At a hearing yesterday young Wa terbury attorney ventured to oppose the bill requiring all officers of the New Haven city court to be residents of the city, because it might establish prece- dent which would be followed in Wa terbury, but he subsided when MT Wolfe reminded him that while New Haven wanted home rule for itself, it didn't care whether the same principal was fa- vored in Waterbury or not.-New Ha ven Palladium
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
WORK OF THE POLICE.
X sixteen Year Old Boy Brought In
 BeaStly Drunk.

Benstly Drunk.
 Thomas Mclaughlin, another member of the band of tramps who have been working this city for several days, was arrested yesterday for soliciting the price of drink from pedestrians on Bank street. In court this morning he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to jail for thirty days.
 Yesterday afternoon John keeley had little difficulty with William E. Quig ley at Nevilles blacksmith shop on lief ferson street. The latter entered a com plaint, but when the police went in search of Keeley it was learned that he had gone to NaUgatuck. Sheriff Sween- ey was notified and arrested Keeley. While bringing him to Waterbury the prisoner was refractory, but was safely lodged in the station house. In court this morning four witnesses testified that Quigley struck the first blow and was the agressor. Keeley's own admissions | showed that he was guilty of breach of | the peace and he was fined 50 and costs. l Andrew Wheelahan, a bright looking lad of ten years, who was sent to St Francis orphan asylum by order of the court about five months ago, escaped from the institution Monday and return ed to Waterbury. This being the second time he left the asylum he was arrested by Officer Dodds last night and brought before the court this morning. The boy is not of a vicious disposition and the court was 10th to commit him to the Re form school. He promised to remain at | the St Francis home in the future and was given one more chance. Edward Kenny, a 16 year old boy, was found in an advanced state of intoXication by Officer Reid on East Main street yester- day afternoon. He told where he got his liquor and at the request of Prose cutting Agent Colley the case was con- l tinued until tomorrow morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
Killed bY a Falling Shed.

Patrick Martin, aged 7s years, who for the past AS years has lived at Union City was killed by the falling of large shed yesterday afternoon. The shed was an old one, and Mir Martin worked all day yesterday arranging it so that when evening came, his sons could pull it down. He was standing in the door. way when the building fell, ,burying him ill the ruins. He leaves three sons and two daughters. His funeral will take place Saturday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
INDUCEMENTS.
Little Lord Fauntleroy.

Little Lord FauntlerOy.
 The play of Little Lord Fauntleroy, '' arranged from Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett's most beautiful story is a bril- liant success. It was presented in this city for the first time yesterday after noon and repeated last evening before a large audience. The play is one that appeals directly to the moral side of it's auditors and through it runs a pathetic vein that is beautiful because of its naturalness. The company that favor ed Waterbury yesterday was an excel lent one throughout, but Little Ray Maskell and Florence Ethel as Lord Fauntelroy; Carl A. Haswin as the Earl of Dorincourt and Helene Lowell as Mrs Errol deserves more than ordinary mention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
Fishing Notes.

William E. Tyrrell and H. F. Jackson of Woodbury caught seventeen pounds of pickerel at Quassapaug Lake Friday last. Mir Wallace at the Lake house, caught forty pickerel one day last week.
 Messrs Wheeler, Bennett and Lake ot Thomaston visited Bantam lake and re- turned with over thirty pounds of perch and pickerel and about half dozen oi the latter weighed fully two pounds apiece.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
Dancing,

George Prutting, jr, will give. first lesson of the second term at Music hall Friday evening. Ladies CT gentlemen desiring to join the class can leave their names with MT Wells at Dexter's phar- macy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
A Big Mistake.

There are class of ignorant people who imagine bank Is place where money is thrown about in careless pro. fusion, and that any one inside the rail. ing can help himself, where every one about the place is rich and have their pockets bulging with gold. Every boy thinks that way until he learns other. wiae. but you can't make the beggars be. ieve it.-Bank Teller in St. Louis Globe Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
Suing for Many Thousands,

The suit of John Lennon against the Rawister Woolen company of Meriden for S3O, ,OO0 damages as compensation for damages received while employed in the woolen mill, was heard by Judge Fenn trial will be continued to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
Burglars in Brfdeeport,

The Bridgeport horse railroad stables were entered by burglars this morning. who departed without securing any booty, alter breaking open the boxes on four cars and committing other defe- dation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
The Swift Hearin1.

The hearing to commute murder CT Swift's sentence to imprisonment for life was concluded in Hartford yester- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07

Giving a Bachelor a Hint.
 In front of the residence of New London bachelor who does not care much for society, was found Wednesday morn- ing an effigy of woman, bearing a placard reading Please introduce me to Mir -,' giving the bachelors name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07

Indiana alone has 375 gas wells. and the prediction that a large portion of the state will ultimately sink many feet Is soaring the Hoosiers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07

BRETT & Go, Clothiers, Furni ,hers, Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
Meetings This

BRETT & Go, Clothiers, Furnishers, Matters, Bank Street, next to Post office.
 Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic IS confection of roots, herbs, barks and seeds. Try it.
 BRETT & Go, Clothiers, Furnishers Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

J. M. Burrall & Son have what they consider the largest and handsomest line of baby carriages in the city and would be pleased to have mothers call and see for themselves
 The windows of J. W. Cone's drug store arc tastefully arranged with different kinds of soap of which they are making a speciality just now.
 Trimmings are what K. T. Turner & Co are talking on now, and don't fail to see them before buying
 Attention is called to the advertisement of W. H. Hunt, undertaken and decorator He guarantees good work. His prices are moderate
 Spring seeds just received st A. Dallas, l9 Grand street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07

Stranded on the Shoals.
 A special from Middletown this after noon announces that vessel has become stranded on the Deep River shoals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

Ew~ Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Wadhams post.
 Women's Relief corps. Harmony lodge, F. & A. M. Company E. Hibernian Rifles. Waterbury Benevolent association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07

BRETT 6 Go, Clothiers, Furnishers Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-07

DK. c. w. s. FROST 's7 Bank street
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-07-04
Book Embroidery.

"Book embroidery says an eastern
writer, lis a fad which may attain the
dimensions of mania. There were
days when it had the dignity of an art
aud missals of the seventeenth century.
volumes once belonging to queens aud
monasteries aud preserved i'm the coll
lection of conuoisseurs or uneartnrd by
the antiquarian, form the models on
which the new embroidery ut books is
based. A young girl who admires
Whittier is embruideriug cover for a
copy Of his poems which she hopes
may Ice accepted by She Quaker singer
in his hoar but kindly age. A thick
piled green velvet is the material and
initials in gold and silvert breads, with
a conventional border. An amateur
photographer has filled portfolio with
fine large prints of Hudson river and
Catskill scenery. His pretty sister,
who figures rs human interest in
many of the pictures, has designed for
the volume which is 20 contain them a
cover of soft drab velvet, against which
backgrou she has embroidered the
old bridge in Sleepy Hollow with the
headless horseman hard on the heels
of lcabod Crane, fitting reminder of
the legend OF the western Rhine. A
dainty prayer-book belonging to a de-
votional little maid is cased in black
velvet, adorned with lily sprays, Book
embroidery is not difficult art il
:he artist adopts conveutioualized de-
signs for small covers, aud subjects
which can be treated in mass without
fine detail for all work. 1t is not
worth undertaking except for volumes
of permanent value but as applied to
well-choseu books it is likely TO prove
a profitable field for the needle women
who enter the market while it is a
novelty
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-07-04
Women Lawyers.

Yes, why not have women lawyers
as we'll as women doctors, preachers,
writers or lecturers? 1t is lecause
they have shown their ability to stand
on n level even here with the "lords of
creation" that their way is disputed,
blocked that they are persuaded not
to .er the law and contest the heldP
Not, surely, because the law is im-
moral There is no noblor professions
for is it not founded in nature and re-
vealed by God himself as the eternal
and immutable law OF good aud eyilP
Surely woman, with her fine sensibility
and quick perception, is as capable
Of unraveling its mysteries as her
brother.
DO YOU say it is too hard for herP
Wherein? Is her brain more apt to
give way from oyerstudy. or is it not a
fact that it is capable of elasticity
expanding, growing and improving
equal to all STRAIN put upon itP There
are many far greater strains Of wo-
mans strength than study can ever be,
and which man can never realize
that are more wearing, snul-destroying
and nerve-breaking which she bears
without a murmU'. aud looks out upon
the world with uuiliuching eyes. bear
ing her burden a,one.
1t is not assumed that all women
are capable of understanding law;
neither can all men. IL is not assumed
that women can bear exposure, that
they can 90 aere. there aud every
where in pursuit Of clients as their
brothers may; but so far as the study
and ultimate practice, with this one
exception, are concerned, they should
stand at an equal footing.
The field for the employment Of wo-
men is gradually widening. They are
no longer bound down 10 one occupa-
ton. But large as is the field, they
must enter what has heretofore been
mems domain alone-tbe law-aud
cross swords with them ia lifr's great
battle. -EHa whitney, IN Detrol AeUs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-07-04
Good Literature.
BunaIo II ~ Express.


Did YOU ever stop 70 think Of the vast
amount OF good literature given away in
this country
This inquiry is suggested by few
facts relative to the books, circulars, etc,
issued 10y the proprietors of the we'll
known medicine, Hoods Sarsaparilla-
Over 100000 copies OF cook books
have been circulated within few years
by this concern. Hoods book OF parlor
games has also contributed to the en-
loyment Of perhaps millions OF people,
aus four or five millions of the books
have been published The new book OF
home. mude candies, also issued 10y the
famous Lowell medicine house, has been
in great demand the pas winter. Vhous-
ands OF Hoods PLAQUES have decorated
as many homes, and the popularity OF
Hoods Calendar is something wonder
full. In all, the annual output by Q. [.
Hood Il Co. reaches the enormous guam
tity Of 6jOO000 pieces, or one for
every man, woman and child in tho
United States
1t may be said that they wouldn't do
this il IL didn't pay That is just tho
point The proprietors Of this medicine
cannot afford To be purely philauthropic,
and they certainly cannot afford TO adj
vertise poor article, There must be
merit in the medicine to secure the con
tnued increasing sale which it has and
also 10 warrant expanding such a vast
amount of money for the purpose of
spreading its fame in territory where
Hoods Sarsaparlla is unknown. No
amount of advertising can long sustain
an article devoid Of merit The nu.
merous testimonials show conclusiyely
that thousands OF people have been
benefited 10y Hoods Sarsnparilla, and no
one can deny that great deal good has
, also neen done by this high class OF adj
yertisng
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-07-04
PRINCE PAK's FIRST LESSON.
Some Features Of Washington Reception
Puzzled the Learned Corean,

One Of the most amusing eXperien-
ces Of the Corcan Prince PAX during
his brief soiouru at Washington was
his first introduction - the polite So
ciety Of the American capital. He
and his suite were presented to the
President in the height Of the fashion
able season. 1t was Cabinet ladies
day, and Dr. Allen, physician to the
King, who had them in hand, deter
mined to give his charges their first
lessons in Occidental polite ways at
the drawing room Of Mrs Whitney.
The Prince in honor Of the occasion
rugged himself up in brand-new Orlen-
tai forgery. The Prince entered with
his iade-ringed hands across the heavy
abdominal folds of his padjie and
moved forward with truly Oriental
solemnitv, evidently amid the maze Of
women somewhat perplexed as TO his
destination. Suddenly, instead of
hating opposite the master Of the
house, he found himself confronted by
the smiling, gorgeously dressed, and
affable wife of the Secretary of the
Navy.
DR.. Allen said in the official tongue:
"This is the wife Of the master Of the
house, who IS she?' said the
Prince. "The wife Of an official, 7 said
the Doctor. what is she doing hereP'
'.She is here to represent her husband,
who is a high official The Prince,
somewhat perpexed, took a stately
view Of Mrs. Whitney and bowed pro-
foundry.
1T is the custom in this country to
take the lady's hand, which she has
extended toward you. That is the
form of salutation," said the Doctor.
The Prince turning back the silken
folds Of his Turah maize extended a
beautifully shaped swarty hand, 1t was
the first greeting Of the social customs
of the Hermit Kingdom and the great
republic.
The Prince, evidently feeling that he
had not done his duty, inquired: But
/ | do not see the master Of the house. !
must pay my salutations to him.
The master will be here soon. tie is
engaged on official duty Then lei
Us stand aside and await his approach, =
said the digniiied Pax. The Prince
and suite then moving out OF the cur
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-07-04

rent of callers approaching the hostess.
remained in mute woudermeut at the
scene,
The Prince gazed oovert)y at the goY-
geous furnishings and ornaments Of the
sumptuouS ball room. But for a time
his eyes followed the assisting ladies,
some of whom were in evening toilette.
Each I'D turn came up TO the Prince to
give him greeting. With solemn
mien the Prince watched them in ST.
leuce, then turning to the Doctor. said:
NV no are all these women coming I'M?
Are they the GeesauS dancing girls)
to give pleasure TO the master of the
house and his frjeuds?n "Oa. no, ="
said the Doctor. "they are all the wives
aud daughters of the officers of the
army aud the Government Then
what are they doing hcre?N said the
Prince, They are here by the invita-
ton of the master of the house with
the consent of his wife. They belong
to the masters of other houses. who
allow ;aem To 60 out' MAY | look
at them; said the Prince ooh, yes.
said the Doctor, 'you may look at
them and speak TO theu.N
The Prince rested his almond eyes
upon the bare shoulders of a fashioua-
bly, dressed lady, aad noticed her
shiyer from the effects Of the January
chill The Prince remarked: The
cold takes hold of her Why don't
she pull up her clothes and put them
oud' In his mind the decolctp style
created a sensation of dropping of,
and was great strain TO bis Oriental
notions of feminine attire and modesty.
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