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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
SHE USED X POKER.
X Waterbury Boxer Gets Licked and
 His Wife Steps In


 Last nights Bridgeport Farmer tells this story of George Allen, a pugilist of the Park city, who is we'll known here:
 Some time ago match was arranged between Allen and boxer named Tracy of Waterbury to fight six rounds for S10 side. The men were to fight in Union City last Monday night and Allen departed for Waterbury Monday afternoon to meet a number of his friends there Both contestants with their friends departed for Union City about eleven o'clock. Arrangements had been made in barroom in Union City for the holding of the contest and as the hour was late upon their arrival in the latter place the men at once proceeded to the saloon where the mill was to oc- cur. After a short delay the men were placed in the ring and the fight began. They were very evenly matched and at the end of the sixth round the contest was declared a draw. The packers of both contestants then agreed to have the men fight three additional rounds so as to decide the matter if possible without arranging another match. The work of the men in the last three rounds was vigorous and Allen punE he'd his opponent severe lv. The contest was decided in favor of Allen.
 Upon their return to Waterbury Allen was visited by Tracy's wife. She in quired why he had punished her husband so badly. He replied that when he en- tered fight he did all in his power to win. The explanation did not satisfy her, and picking up a stove poker she rushed at the victorious pugilist and be- labored him on the head and shoulders, inflicting a number of severe bruises. Allen endeavored to dodge the blows, but meeting with poor success in this respect he rushed in and wrested the poker from her hands. Allen says that he would rather fight another nine round contest than encounter an enraged woman with poker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Led by the Blind.

Some years ago. in Paris. there was a small restaurant, known as the Blind Mems Cafe, much frequented hy the blind, where an orchestra of blind musi- cians performed for tho amusement of patrons.
 One extremely dark night in winter, when thick fog had fallen upon Paris 50 thick that no one could sec his way, nor so much as distinguish a street lamp ten feet away, and when policemen .Hr- rylng torches, here and there d; some groplng foot passenger to tinu tis course-a gentleman, seeing another man walking along confidently and boldly, ventured to say to him:
 'Sir, will you please tell me where you are going?'
 ''To the Palais Royal" said the gentle man, who was walking with such sure footsteps.
 And how do you find your way so readily?"
 "Ol%never mind; never get lost. Do you wish to follow me?'
 Thank you."
 So the first gentleman caught hold Of pocket of the others overcoat, and start cd alter hlm. Not thing could he descry, but his companion marched con- tidently along. At length the two ar rived under the familiar arches of the Rue de Rivoli.
 We are safe, now," exclaimed the gentleman who had been led; and may thank you for giving mo the advantage of your wonderful eyesight?"
 ''4es, but you must not detain me. Your faltering along the way has al ready made me little late for my or chestra."
 What orchestral"
 The orchestra in the Blind Mems cafe"
 The man was perfectly blind The thick fog was nothing to him, who had walked in darkness all his life, but had nevertheless learned his way surely through the great city. This was one instance, at least, where the blind had an advantage over the possessors of sight. Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
CATHOLIC LENTEN RULES.
Regulations of the Fast Promulga'
 ted by Bishop McMahon.

Regulations of the Fast Proinulga- ted by Bishop McMahon. Bishop McMahon has issued the fol- lowing regulations for the government of the churches of the diocese during the season of Lent which begins We'd nesday, March 9th, and ends April 21st:
 All the week days of Lent are fasting days of obligation on one meal only; custom, however, has authorized the use of slight collation. in the evening and a cup of tea or coffee, etc. in the morning. | Though the fact also implies abstinence, yet by dispensation the use of flesh meat is allowed at all times on Sundays, at | the principal meal on Mondays, Tues
 the second and last Saturdays of Lent. A long established custom has toleI- ated the use of eggs, butter and cheese at the collation., provided the laws of quantity be observed.
 Besides lard, the fat rendered from
 any kind of meat may be used on any
 day in Lent, and this dispensation is ex.
 tended to the days of abstinence and fast
 days throughout the year.
 | Flesh and fish are not allowed at the
 same meal, even on Sundays.
 Women pregnant or nursing, the sick
 the aged and feeble, children under l twenty -olle years olu, ollIi llloSe "llooe
 employment is of laborious or exhaust. ing characters. are excused from the obli gaticn of fasting. but not from that of abstinence.
 The faithful should be reminded that
 they enjoy these dispensations by the favor of the Holy See, and that even the
 use of meat on Saturdays throughout
 the year is not according to the comm on
 law of the church, but a relaxation of its rigor demanding on their part cor responding increase of zeal and charity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
THAT DOUBLE BILL.
Music and Dancing at the Armory
 Last Night.

Music and Dancing at the Armory
 Last Night.
 Union armory was the scene of gay and festive party last night and Co A rather surprised and delighted the un- usually large audience which witnessed the first entertainment of the kind ever given by the company The opening was in the form of minstrel entertain ment and for amateur talent, it was a nicely rendered and pleasing first part. John McKeever acted as conversation alist and filled that trying position with excellent satisfaction. Bob Bailey and Cliff Spruce with the musical bones and Jay Whiteman and Fred Miller with the tambos kept the audience in mirthful humor and created frequent applause. The medley and march by the company was a unique and well received part of the programme and called for an encore. The singing by A. N. Latin merited what it obtained an enthusiastic encore. The rest of the musical part of the programme was ably filled by Messrs Whiteman, Grannis, Miller, Warner and McKeever Pro lessor John l.. Brooks superintended the musical portion and to him probably is due in a great measure the success of the entertainment. Corporal James w. Fitzpatrick gave one of the best exhibitions of fancy club swinging patrick received hearty encore for his arduous task. After the minstrels had exhausted their stock of puns the hall was cleared and dancing commenced. The sociable lasted we'll into the first of March, and excellent music was render ed by Amphion orchestra to the prompt ing of I. Uffendale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Notice to Contractors.

c FAILED proposals for the building of brick C school house for the Center school district on the corner of Clay and Elm streets will be re- ceived or before Mach 15 1889, at o'clock D. m. sharp.
 Proposals will be received for the work in- cluded in the maSons specifications and carpen- ter's specifications separately or estimates in cluding all work com, ,lete
 Plans and specifications of the building may be had for examination from Architect Joseph A. Jackson, Room No 6, Coma. ercial block, Bank street.
 The district coma ittee reserve the right to reject any and all bids if in their opinion the interests of tn Center school district require it.. All bids and proposals must be presented by the contractor or contractors to the chairman or clerk at the office of the Center school district, Room No ,. Irving block, within the above specified time. Per order district committed
 CHAUNCEI B. WEBSTER Chm. JOHN S. NEAGLE, Clerk.
 Waterbury, Conn. Feb 2S, 1SS9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
DANGEROUS BUSINESS.
stones Thrown in All Directions by
 a Dynamite Blast.

stones Thrown in All Directions by
 Dynamite Blast.
 For the past two weeks James Sutton has had large number of laborers at work removing the hill near the gas works. In many places the work ne cessitates blasting. About 5:30 this morning the laborers blasted large ledge, using dynamite. One of the stones thrown up D. the blast and weighing about 2I pounds came down with a crash, through the skylight of the Wood worth & White factory on Meadow street over 100 yards away. Fortunatly no one was in the room or there might have been a serious accident. The stone after striking the floor bounded out through a window. Another of the missiles, a much smaller stone, struck window in the gate tenders office at the Bank street crossing of the Naugatuck road. Mir Sutton says that it is necessary to do some blasting and he has always done it before ' o'clock in the morning. He. however, will use no more dynamite, but will have the laborers use picks and other implements in removing the ledge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Bees as ventilotol.s.

do not know whether it is generally known that in India, and believe in other tropical countries, there are in every hive what one can only describe as "ventilating bees" mean that during tho hot season two or three bees post themselves. on their heads, at the en- trance of the hive and fan the interior with the incessant motion of their wings. They are relieved at intervals by fresh bees, who carry on the process. They are kept to their duty by sort of patrol of bees to insure their incessant activity. This ia we'll authenticated and known fact.-St James Gazette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01

A special meeting of L'Union St Joseph will be held in the hall, 165 Bank street at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow evening.
 Engine No on the Meriden, Water bury and Connecticut River railroad has been thoroughly overhauled under Master Mechanic Wilkinsons S supervision and is now in regular service doing good work.
 Manager Jacques has arranged for a special matinee at 2:3O tomorrow after noon by Philip Phillips in his illustrated tour around the world. Manager Jacques pledges his word that the views produced by Prof Phillips are the finest ever seen in Waterbury. Every mother should send her children to the enter. tainment which will be highly instruc. tive. The admission fee will be only ter cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Barry and Fay.
Queer Conduct of 8 Goose.

X party of boys were hunting at night near Paxton, Ind, and their dogs treed a coon. They built a fire in order to see to shoot the coon. Suddenly there was a mysterious whirr in the air that startled the youthful hunters. Almost at the same time dark object struck the fire they had built with such force as to make the sparks fly in all directions The young hunters for moment could not realize what had happened, but on examination they discovered that large wild goose had sailed straight into the fire. The goose turned several somer- saults and balanced itself after its revo- lution on its feet in time to receive a blow from a cudgel in the hands of young Walters, who proudly carried off the prize. The goose incident removed the coon entirely from the minds of the young Nimrods. Chicago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
DANCING AND FANCY DRILL.
Great Preparations for the Sccon
 Divisions Annual Sociahle

Great Preparations for the Second!
 Division's Annual Sociable.
 The following committees will attend to the wants of those who are present tonight at the fancy drill and sociable of the Second division, A. O. H., which is an assurance that the best of good times will be provided Floor commit tee-James J. Madden, Thomas F. Bull ger, James A. Hynes, William H. Mur- phy, Charles Egan, James Duggan, Michael J. Colloty, John Barrett Thomas Owens, William Cody, Finton E. Guilfoile, Thomas Mulvaney, Simon M. Brown, Peter Dunne, John s. Fay, William H. Kenney.
 Reception committee-James J. Mad den, William c. Keenan, D. sJ. Casey John J. Hayes, John Byron, Patrick M Cronin, John F. Calvin, Edward Dodds Arrangement committee-James J. Mad den, Matthew..J Smith, John c. Clunely, Maurice Finnegan, Thomas J. Shea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
WORLD OF SPORTS.

President Hewitt of the Washington club is going to Europe to meet Ward The young president means business. Louis Renner, of the Waterburys of 1887, would like to play in an Atlantic league club. He is fair fielder and bat ter and as base runner has few super iors.
 A letter was received from Bob Petit yesterday by one of his Meriden friends. Robert now owns a monkey which he will bring to Meriden to civilize.
 To-night's polo game between the Meri- den league team and the Blues at the rink, will probably be the most interest ing contest of the season. Many expect to see the Waterburys win.
 The Atlantic association will hold a special meeting at the Fifth Avenue hotel this afternoon for the purpose of admit ting two more clubs and thus completing the circuit. Hartford in the eastern sec tion and Easton in the western will un- doubtedly be taken in. Waterbury is in the soup.
 Polo last night: At Bridge port 5, Hartford 1 at ingtield-Spring- field s, Meriden f.
 A 21-hour straight away match, given by Thomas Hopkins, who was here with Malone during the recent walking match, will begin in Westfield tonight.
 Mike Daily of Bangor has formally challenged Jack McAuliffe to battle for the light weight championship, the stakes to be S1 ,000 side, the men to weigh out at 133 pounds twelve hours before entering the ring.
 Keefe has quite mastered Jimmie Gal wins half-balk movements, and now let the base runners look out. With the half-balk movement and Ewing at the plate, second base will look to the run ners to be 300 yards from first base.
 Welch, Ewing and Connor are the only men left of the 1883 team, the first that represented New York in the Nation al league. The others players in that team were John Clapp, Humphrles, Johnny Ward. Tip O'Neil, Troy, Hankin- son. Caskins, Mike Dorgan and Gillespie.
 ORourke is not as confident of wiping the Brooklyns off the face of the earth as is Manager Mutrie. O'Rourke admits that the Brooklyns are very strong.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
BUSINESS ASSoUNcEMENrs

Elkins < Wake, 123-127 South Main street. is place to buy your carpets It quite a show to ok through his mammoth 5-story estab ish- ment. They take pleasure in showing you around.
 Valentine Bohl, South Willcw street, whole sale dealerin the choicest of beef, veal mutton and provisions. Read his ''ad."
 Spring np ming of gen'lemen's fashionable hats at J. B Mullings, 65 Bank street.
 For carpets, window shades etc. J. N Clifford can't be beat either in styles or prices. 1Oa Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01

Lake, Strobel & Go, successors to D. c
 Calender, have this day received fifty silver watches. Give us call and we will show you what we can give YOU from S10 to SIS. and Exchange place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
X Solid Pair,

Harlow Scott and wife of Mansfield recently married, weigh 425 pounds, and the bride is the owner of two-thirds of this avoirdupois.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
After Many Years

Frederick M. Perry and Mary Kate Burroughs were married in DanGury Wednesday after courtship of thirty years. His age is 50 years and she is 4S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01

BRETT & Go, Clothiers, Furnishers Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post. office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Around The World.

Philip Phillips gave an interesting en- tertalnment representing tour around the world at the opera houes last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01

BRETT & Go, Clothiers, Furnishers Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01

Waterbury Medical Institute, 52 Bank street, electric and magnetic treatments
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
THE WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT FRIDAY MARCH sse
ADJUSTMENTS.
Lew Dockstader,s M1ns,

Lew Dockstader's Minstrels.
 Dockstader's minstrels appeared at the Delavan opera house Wednesday even- ing, and were greeted by a large audience and gave fine performance in every way. The curtain rose on the social session of the ssKnickerbocker club and the singing was very tine.- Meriden Republican. At the opera house tonight.
 Barry and Fay.
 Barry and Fay are we'll known in this city, and when the curtain at the Grand opera house went up last niaht large audience was present. McKenna's flirta- tion, new play, was given with the most satisfactory results. Barry and Fay were as usual the provokers of merri- ment and they were well supported by a company who did their parts excellently. Rochester Democrat. At the opera house Monday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic IS confection of roots, herbs, -barks and seeds. Try it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01

BRETT & Go, Clothiers, Furnishers Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post office
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01

BRETT & Co, Clothiers, Furnishers Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post, office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS
MeetinoS This

sa 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. -Speedwen lodge, K. of P. Hawthorn lodge, Sons St George
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01

BRETT & Co, Clothiers, Furnishers, Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-24

Charles Dudley Warner, says the Rich.
State, whose "Studies in the South and
West, with comments on Canada" have
been collected in book form by Harpers,
says: "When / havs been asked what i'm
pressed me most in this hasty tour, have
always said that the most notable thing
was that every body was at work. In many
cities this was literally true; every man, wo
man and child was actively employed, and
in most there we're fewer idlers than in
many Northern towns. There are, of
course, slow places, Anticipated methods,
easy going ways, a huDdred-years behind
the time makeshifts, but the spirit in all
the centres, and leavening the whole coun-
try, is work. This much is worthy of CON
sideration. People are happier when at
work. Probably if there is eng man who
more than any other has retarded Virginia's
growth, that man is Malone. His career
has been especially inimical to the working
man. He has hated them ever since one of
them threw him in a mudhole for using in
sulting language to him. That WAS long
| time ago, but the mud with which that day
laborer plastered him has never been wash
cd away, and therefore all workingmen in
virginia are held responsible because one
of their number pitched the Virginia Ont-
cast in a mud puddle. Malone has ever
since that time attempted to prevent the
workingmeu of Virginia flom making a liv-
ing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-24
Brady aud the compromise.

The Washington correspondent of the
Alex. Gazette, under date of the Goth, says
that when asked about the Brady Malone
compromise so called replied
''Brady is unIoaded on Malone. Now,
you Just ask Mahoue how much of the cam.
paign fund be would give to get rid of that
old man of the sea"
Virginia democrats here to-day are good
deal amused at the manner in which Gen.
Malone has succeeded in gobbling up the
"kickers," and making those who will not
be gobbled of little or no consequence.
They say the only man among the "kick-
ers' who endorsed the so-called 'com-
PROMISE" by which the General retains sole
and entire control of the party iu his State,
is Colonel Brady, and that the fact that the
Colonel was to-day appointed internal reve-
nue. collector for the Richmond district
shows too plainly to require further de-
monstration the terms upon which his en-
dorsement was obtained. They say 1t
would have looked better if the Colonel had
not received his pay on the very same day
the official announcement of the bargain
and sale was made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-24
Terrible Floods in West Virginia.
DESTRUCTION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY.
Telegram to N. Y. Herald.1

DESTRUCTION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY.
Telegram to N. Y. Herald.l
PARKERsBURa, W. Va, July 20, 1889. =
The reports from the storm which come to
hand to,day show that the accidents tele-
graphsd last night formed but faint out
line Of the true situation.
Those best informed of the facts at hand
aud who are acquainted with the country
inundated estimate that from twenty to
thirty lives were lost.
No one attempts to make an estimate of
the monetsry loss, for the reason that it
would be the widest guesswork to pretend
to reduce it to figures at this time, but that
it will run into the hundreds of thousands
of dollars is certain.
This morning information came from
Ravenwood, Jackson county. which threw
into position Of secondary Importance the
devastation along the Little Kanawha.
The valleys of Pond Greek and several
other streams emptying iuto the Ohio at
and Eear Ravenwood, seem to have been
literally swept clear Of everything, aud
about ten or twelve lives we're lost on Pond
Creek alone.
The dwelling house of Edward Base was
carried away and Mr.. Base was drowned.
The fine residence of Richard Black was
caught by the advancing current and was
swept out of existence, drowning Mr.. Black
and his wife.
Charles Hughes saw the great wave Of
water advancing down the valley and made
heroic attempt to save his family, but be
failed. His wife and four children we're
carried away and lost.
John Lockhart was also dro wned and his
brother Albert had narrow escape, losing
nearly all his property.
Sawnilis, logs by tens of thousands,
dwellings, stores and all manner Of build
iugs came down the narrow valley of the
stream in solid mass, together with the
crops of the entire country bordering the
stream, aud the valley is a complete wreck.
Yellow Greek is in the same situation,
and the Ii tie hamlet of Morristown is said
to have completely disappeared.
The loss of life there is variously estimat-
ed at from eleven to fifteen, but no names
are given.
This is the story all along the valley, and
it will be several days before the full DAM
age can be known, as there ia an entire lack
of communication With good deal of the
flooded territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-24
THE CALAMITY DESCRIBED.

| The reports which have come IN this
evening from the regions of Slate creek
Tygart's creek, Lee creek and Pond creek
Wood county, and fuckers creek. Writ
comfy, concerning the fearful destruction
caused by Thursday nights cloudburst,
confirm the descriptions already published
in the Sun, and add many new and start.
ling facts. The five creeks mentioned are
all on the south side of the Little Kama
VIVA river, an important stream, which
empties into the Ohio river at the city of
| Parkersburg. These creeks all start from
a common point within three miles of one
another on Limestone Hill, in Wood coun-
ty, of which Parkersburg is the county
scat. These creeks ordinarily are small
streams draining billy country, aud can
be crossed at many points with leap, and
no one who has not seen the county as it
nov appears could be made to believe that
they were capable of doing any damage
either to life or property. But they have
drowned, il is safe to say, not fewer than
fifteen people, aud have damaged property
in Wood county alone tie the amount of
$500 600. The loss in Writ county will not
be much less, if any. However, reliable
estimate cannot be made for several days,
from the fact that there is no way of reach
ing Writ county until the river subsidies,
there being no railroad to that region and
no telephone or telegraphie communication.
Attempts have been made to reach it, but
the first lock on the river is badly damaged
and navigation is suspended.
Thursday night about eight O'Clock
dark cloud, covering about quarter of the
heavens, came up from tho southwest and
passed over toward the northeast. At $50
it returned and covered the entire heavens.