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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Gamblers Who Have Reformed A(ter
 Strange Exhibitions of Nerve.

Strange Exhibitions of Nerve.
 \ reporter of the Athens (Ga.) Banner, while resting from his labors on the door stcp of a prominent harness-make in our 2 c-ty, was soon surrounded by several who in their younger days were considered adopts in the management of the paste
 board abomination.
 church:
 II was playing draw poker and fixed up
 the cards to give my opponent a queen full,
 While would hold four lives.
 'Ihs draw came, and my opponent drew
 three cards to a queen and nine, thus giv-
 ing him four queens, while I,'' said the
 gentleman who sits over in the amen cor
 ner, ''drew four cards to five and got three more lives. Thinking my opponent
 had queen full and me with four lives, went for him, ard we never quit betting until a show was called for on account of no more money. ''I laid down my four fives," said the Christian gentleman, 'wEile my opponent covered them with four queens, beating me out of all the money I had except <25 'sThis was an awful mistake in fixing up | the hand. and the only way had to get even was to play him three up at S3O a game, and beat him seventeen straights | and redeemed my fallen fortune on the | poker game. This was Q big piece of luck. | But those days are over, and now I would not play game if 1 knew could win a mill ion.''
 This proposition was considered doubtful l for few moments by the reporter, as l chance to win a million is very rare and | would be grabbed by any one. Another old gentleman, who is now in the | sere and yellow leaf and who has seen the | ups and downs of city life, informed the l reporter that he had bucked against tho l tiger on more than one occasion, and had l piled up his chips to the limit every time. 1 II was once playing against the famous l Bill Moon,'" said this old gentleman, who | now sits in the amen corner of the church,
 ''and was playing for big stakes. In the | middle Of the deal 1 asked Bill what he | would pay if called the next time Bill l quickly remarked: I wlll pay you s1Oo for | one.' I called It with five chips five six and | it came just I called it, and pocketed | good round sum on the call. have piled | them up in my days very lively, but this is | all in the past I have quit the business
 and am now working to make a living with | out it."
 1 There were several others of minor im-
 portance who gave their experiences, and | the general opinion is that those days of | gambling are in the past.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
Gov. Hill Sure that He is Alive.

ALBANY, N. Y.. Dec. 7.-Gov. Hill was considerably astonished yesterday on receiving nearly hundred telegrams inquiring if he had been murdered He had been sitting at his desk when the first one came in, and paid no attention to 1t, but when the others followed in rapid succession he shook himself to. gether and remarked that he thought he could prove an alibi. The Governor is at present engaged upon his an nual message.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
Sensations in an Accident.

When asked what the sensation was when in an accident on railroad train MT. Ingalls, said it--was hard to describe. You have no time to pray. After the first shock every nerve is strung to the highest ten sion, and you wait and listen with breath less anxiety and with heart standing still for what seems an age, but is in fact all most the shortest possible space of time, to learn if all the damage has been done or more is to folloW.o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
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WATERBURY, CONN.

T. THOMAS HARDING and Thomas A. Beckam, colored, are about to begin the publication in New York of a weekly newspaper to be called the National Eye. They announce that ''the welkin IS ringing with discontent of the colored voter" and that the platform of their new journal will be .'Death to the re- publican party" adding: ''There no doubt will be great bowling and gnash- ing of teeth, but we shall bestow no mercy on the ring of williams and car pet-baggers that compose the family of republican hucksters."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07

It is announced that the manufac- turers who were recently burned out by the great Lynn fire, arc seriously con- sidering the advisability of moving to some other city, for reasons which they do not care to make public just now. A number of wide awake cities have offered the shoe manufacturers induce ments to locate within their bounds. No city in Connecticut is better pre- pared to welcome new manufacturers than Waterbury and the board of trade should see to it that the Lynn manu lecturers are thoroughly informed of the many natural advantages afforded by this the most thriving inland city h New England.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
Reporters Arrested for Blackmailing.

BUFFALO, N. Y., Dec. 7.-R. l.. Hen drick and Edward Mills, correspond ents of out-of-town newspapers, have been arrested on an indictment charg- tug them with blackmailing the family of Judge Loran l.. Lewis. It is charged that they offered for s20O to suppress the recently published story reiecting upon certain young lady. and on the demand being refused they caused the story to be published in number of papers throughout the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
Boulanger to Lecture Here.

LONDON, Dec. 7.-The Star states that it has information from a reliable source that General Boulanger has been engaged to lecture in the United States, and that he will deliver the first lecture of the course in the New York Academy of Music.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
Faithful Even in Adversity.

A gentleman was out shooting near Totnes, Eng, the other day, when he had the misfortune to shoot his dog. For a mo- ment he was too much overcome to see what damage he had done, and before he had recovered himself the animal, a black retriever, had come up to him, bringing in its mouth it's own tail, which had been shot clo off
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
susiness Suspended in Raleigh.

RALEIGH, N. C., Dec. 7.-Upon receipt of the news of the death of Jefferson Davis national and State flags were dis played at half mast on the public build- ings and the buildings were closed. Tho bell ct City Hall was tolled. Gov ernor Fowle sent message of sympa- thy to Mrs. Davis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
He Stopped tho Train and Was Arrested

PLATTsBURG, N. Y., Dec. "A dis patch from Moire, N. Y., says that four miles from Paul Smiths Station the North Adirondack train was sig nailed by young man named Charles Lee, about 16 years old. who said there were iron rails across the track. Two rails had been fastened together. The young man himself was suspected and was arrested by Conductor Giles. His case is being tried before Justice King.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07

A request for an extra appropriation of &. .OOO with which to introduce the "call" system into the fire department was promptly denied by the board of fi- nance last night. With an eighteen mills city tax staring people in the face, any
 attempt to add to the burden for the purpose of maintaining unnecessary
 luxuries, is bound to fail. Taxpayers are entirely satisfied with the work of the city's excellent volunteer fire depart ment. They are also satisfied that the salary of the fire marshal is handsome one already and should not be increased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
RAILWAYS MYSTERY.
A Man In Jail Accused of Murdering
 Unknown Girl in 1887.

Unknown Girl in 1887.
 NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Dec. 7.-There is great stir over the belief in some quarters that the Railway murder of 1887 is about to be cleared up.
 The Fouratt family-father, mother and son-are i'll jail here accused of the crime.
 Mamie Hughes, the 26-year-old girl rescued from the disreputable Fouratt family, declares Fouratt confessed to her that he had murdered the girl whose body was found in the woods and was never Identified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07

HOW THE BLIC MONEY GOES.
 One of the worst of frauds which is al- lowed to exist under the present admin istration is the misappropriation of money to purchase horses and carriages for the private use of office holders, ception, every member of the cabinet and many bureau officers are riding in high priced carriages drawn by high priced horses. Secretaries Blaine. Win dom, Proctor, Tracy, Noble, Postmaster General Wanamaker and Secretary Rusk all have carriages and horses. Assistant Secretaries Batcheller and Tichenor ride in handsome carriages. First Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson has good turn out. So has the commissioner of the general land office, Croft. The com missioner of patents, Mitchell, rides at the peoples expense. MT Assistant Sec retary Bussey has carriage, and so has his colleague from Kansas. George c. Chandler. Commissioner Raum and his family make good use of the carriage and pair inherited from Corporal Tanner. Chief Clerk Bracket, of the treasury, who was satisfied with the street cars before he got into the department, rides in a very comfortable carriage be- hind a $2OO chestnut roan. Brackett,s s family also make good use of the pres ent opportunities, and a treasury mes senger, detailed as driver, may often be seen waiting in front of the Palais Royal for some of the Bracket family MT Batcheller has $500 coupe and a dapple gray to convey him wheresoever and whensoever he directs. The treas ury messenger spends many an hour these sharp nights awaiting the pleasure of the assistant secretary, and in the morning, between and 10 o'clock he is on hand to convey MT Batcheller from the Shoreham to the treasury building a distance of two blocks. MT Walker Blaine has carriage at his disposal, and so has Assistant Secretary Wharton of the state department.
 With the exception of secretary of state, not one of these federal office holders or any other in the departments in or out of Washington, has shadow of legal right to the use of carriage for any purpose, public or private. This may be one of the ways of the republi. can party for reducing the surplus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
EMlN PASHA'S INJURY,
Sensational Story that He Threw Him
 self from tho Balcony.

LONDON, Dec. 7.-The accident to Emin Pasha, which elicits expressions of deep regret on every side, has fur nished the sensation mongers with abundant material wherewith to in- crease their offensiveness. One of the theories advanced to account for the Pasha's injuries, which has obtained wide circulation and not few be- ievers, is that he threw himself from the balcony with suicidal intent while suffering from the effects of over-indul- gence in stimulants, natural to man who had so long been confined perforce to life of total abstinence from the cheering beverages of civilization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
Emin Pasha's Injuries.

ZANZIBAR, Dec. 7.-The condition of Emin Pasha is slightly improved to-day. In addition to the injuries to his head, Emin also sustained several internal injuries by his fall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
DR HENRY F. GILL,
 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office-155 South Main Street.

Free Consultation from a. Ill. to D. m
 Sundays 12 to p. m.
 NOR 8 years Dr GILL has given special at f tention to the cure of CHRONIC COM PLANTS, DISEASES OF WOMEN and SUR GERY. - He particularly invites those suffering with CATARRH, THROAT TROUBLES, ASTHMA and CONSUMPTION. Also the worst forms of LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA and all troubles of DIGESTIVE ORGANS and KID NEYS All diseases of the BLOOD and SKIN, such as Cancers, Tumors, scrofula. Erysipelas, Sore Eyes, Salt Rheum, Tetter, Pimples, Old Sores Ulcers, Etc. he cures.
 Particular attention given to that class Of com plaints requiring the services of the best surgical skill and experience, such as Rupture, Fistula, Piles, Gravel Structures and al diseases of the Genital Organs Bladder or Rectum, in either sex from WHATEVER CAUSE. NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEMINAL FAX NESS, all manners of Fits, Paralysis. Palsy: St Vitus' Dance and Nervous Spasms cured Dis eases of the Heart and Nerves, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Scatica, Etc, successfully treated.
 FEMALE DISEASES.
 The doctor can be consulted concerning any Kind of female derangement with confidence of certain relief. Good board and nurse when required Special arrangement for confinement cases Pleasant home as long as required before accouchment. Terms moderate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
Resources of the Language.

Resources OK the Language. Guest (at cheap restaurant)-"Bring me a ham sandwich and glass of milk" Waiter Cfortissimo)-"Macada . porki One whitswash!o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-07
A PECULIAR MALADY .

Unfortunate ex-Senator Jones of Florida is still in Detroit, and his condl- tion is peculiarly unfortunate. It is now four or five years since he went there United States senator, wid- over, and a man of moderate means with family of sons and daughters and a pleasant home of his own i'll Florida. He paid court to the heiress of large estate, but was unsuccessful. He inter- ested many of the foremost persons of the city by reason of his brilliant mind and contagious eloquence, as we'll as by his position bnt change has taken place in this respect by reason of his continued stay in the city. Unable to remain longer at hotel he, years ago, modified the expenses of his mainte- nance, until to-day his state is far from being enviable. He fancies himself persecuted because he is Catholic, and says part of the plot against him is to force him to leave Detroit. Therefore, he will not budge. He is a most volu- minous letter writer, and spends the greater part of his time inditing letters to friends and acqualntances i'll the city. Time and time again his people have gone to Detroit from Florida to urge him to return to his home. Before his term ill the senate expired they assured him that he could be returned to his seat in that body, which was true, as he is said to be the most popular Floridan alive. But he says he likes Detroit, and has as good a right there as any other man.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
SALISBURY.

Miss Hattie Moore sails to-day from New York in the steamer "Germania" for Europe. Misses Mary Robbins and Carrie Bissell, of Lakeville, join the party also. ...Mr P. 0. Langdon and family have taken possession of the Chittenden house for the summer. All are glad to welcome them in our midst once more. Mrs Langdon is in Europe at present, but will join the family later in the season. Milton Warner takes the examinations at Yale this week, after which he goes to Charles ton, s. O., for the summer. Our schools have closed for the summer. Miss Roraback picnicked with her school at Indian Cave last Friday after noon. All came back in good spirits and reported pleasant time. =. :. Miss Grace Warner is spending 8 few days in New Haven. She will attend com mencement and return with Mir and Mrs Mitchell about July 1st. .... Mrs Goddard is visiting her father at Rut- land, Vt..... Mrs D. T. Warner spent last week with friends in Litchfeld.
 The entertainment given by Prof Marie Knibloe at the town hall, Tues day evening of last week was pleasing one, and was very we'll attended. A kindergarten school was opened here Monday. It is attended by many of the little children of this place and Lakeville.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Miss Edith G. Dean, of Cornwall Center, was the guest of Miss Della Sturges. Sunday last.
 Miss Edith w. Wadhams, who has recently graduated at the Ossing insti- tute at Sing Sing, N. Y., returned home last week.
 Quite number attended the closing exercises of the H. V. I. at the Congre- gational church at Cornwall, on Tues day evening of last week. Great satis- faction was expressed at the efficient manner in which the school has been conducted.
 Miss Grace Chamberlain, of Bridge port, is the guest of Miss Edith Wad- hams.
 Miss Jennie F. Bierce visited friends in Falls Village last week.
 Miss Grace Plumb is visiting friends in Bridgeport and New Haven.
 Edward I. Hubbard, of Bridgeport, visited friends here last week.
 Mrs Edward D. Bierce, Mrs George w. Studley, Miss Jennie Bierce and Miss Inez Studley are kindly thanked for furnishing the beautiful flowers and arranging them in such on artistic man. ner in the M. E. church Sunday last.
 A meeting of the gospel temperance union was held at tho NJ. B. church Sunday evening. The service consisted of speaking by the pastor. readings, recitations and singing. The pledge was circulated through the audience and number of new signers was obtained.
 Having has commenced. The grass crop is fine. Tobacco is looking we'll and all other crops indicate bountiful harvest
 It is whispered that the Connecticut Legislature, after blacking the gover- nor's eyes several times, have adjourned.
 Henry D. Wilcox, the veteran black smith, is at work in New Preston. He visited his mother here Sunday last.
 Henry Sautmeyer is seriously ill. Dr Skiff attends him. .-
 Edward Baldwin is home for the summer vacation from the Morgan School, Clinton, Conn.
 Mss Jessie Hart is expected home from Oberlin this week.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
LIME ME ROCK.

Mrs Chas Rivaz is very low with @ tumor.
 Quite large number attended the fair and dance held in Citizens hall, Falls Village, for the benefit of the Cath olic church.
 Charley Doty, of this place, rode the Good Templars' goat at Salisbury last Friday evening.
 The Lime Rock Iron Co.,, are getting in quite stock of charcoal,
 Arthur Colby is working for the l.. R. I. Co.,, drawing coal.
 From eight to ten men and three or four teams are employed grading around Porter Burralls new residence. The family moved in last Wednesday.
 Wednesday night or Thursday mora ing thieves entered the residence of Sidney P. Ensign and stole between three and four hundred dollars worth of silverware besides very near all the eatables in the house. Thursday even- ing quite number of men went from here and searched Barnum's woods" and swamp on Norton Hill for the thieves, but without success.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
SHARON.

MT B. A. Deming drove to Litchfield last Thursday. .....a. -.
 There is large force of men and teams at work on large ditch in front of the town hall. a
 Mir Alden Bryant, who has been con- fined to his bed all the spring, has had relapse and is failing very fast
 Some of our farmers who have early pieces, have commenced having.
 MT J. w. Burton, of New York. SD ent Sunday with friends in town.
 MT Edward Bourne and Dr Herricks, of Cleveland, Ohio, are spending their vacation at Rev J. R. Bourne's.
 School meeting was held in district No. 2, Friday evening. The old officers were reelected. It was proposed to have third grade if the town and school commissioners would grant it.
 All lovers of base ball who did not attend missed grand game last Friday between the Millerton and Sharon clubs The game was a battle between the pitchers, in which Liner, of the Sharon team, had the best of it, and backed up perfect fielding, defeated the Miller tons by score of 10 to 6.
 Mir Arthur Bartram has purchased the place owned by Timothy Fallen on the new street.
 MT Dwight N. Hotchkiss is to tear down his tenement house and erect a new one. Dakin & Houghtaling are to do the work.
 J. N. Benson was in town one day last week.
 John B. Smith. has been on the sick list but is able to be out again.
 Miss Lena Klebes is spending few days at Sheffield, Mass, with he, brother, George.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
CANAAN VALLEY,

Levi LefingwelI is building an addi- tion to his house, also Q woodh ouse and workshop.
 Mrs Bateman Brooks spent last week with her granddaughter, Mrs s. E.. Gates, of Housatonic.
 Abel G. Stevens remains about the same. His friends and neighbors will give him g Bee" and hoe his corn and potatoes on Thursday of this week.
 Miss Clara Battum's school in Wads- worth district closes this week. She has given entire satisfaction.
 There will be meeting held in the grove near the school house next Sun- day. Love feast in charge of A. Waters, at 10 a. m. Preaching service at II a. m. Praise service at 1 p. m., and preaching at ? p. m. B. Allen, of Torrington, will also be present.
 Miss Lois Crofut, of Canaan Valley, and Miss Carrie Sardam, of Clayton, are in shop in Winstod, learning dress. making.
 June 2d Frank Benton had three swarms of bees. On that day the first swarm came out, since which they have swarmed six times, making ten swarms with the original ones. This is not g fish" story.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
CORNWALL.

The closing exercises of the Housa- tonic Valley Institute were held at the Cong church on Tuesday evening, June 18th. They were of very interesting character and were much enjoyed by the large audience, (every seat in the. church being filled). The piano quar- tettes showed careful training. The recitations were all spoken with good effect. The Latin "La Carita" by Miss Wilson and the French "Hymne de L'Enfant" A Son Reveil by Miss Sheldon were heartily applauded (al- though no one knew what they said.) The essays, duetts and all other parts were we'll sustained. The reception at the Beers House on Wednesday evening was attended by number of our towns people and by many friends of the students from New York and elsewhere. An orchestra from Poughkeepsie, N. r.. was present and furnished music for the occasion and all report suc- cessful close of successful school year 1.-The Mohawk tower grounds are to open July 1st On the 4th there will be music, etc., also an address by Mir Nelson, Mir Wate will also give an exhibition of fancy shooting. -. Henry Saudmeyer, who has been sick for some time, is no better, and slight hopes are entertained of his recovery. =. J. Saud
 meyer and Amos Collin, of Pittsfeld, were in town over Sunday. .... About one-half of the dogs in town are regis tered. We understand the selectmen have placed the matter in Ithe hands of Chief of Police O'Donnell, who will see that the law is complied with. About 30 boarders are expected at the Beers House this week The pulpit of the Cong. church was filled by man from Minnesota last Sunday ...L. J. Kicker son, Esq, raised large barn at his farm on Wednesday of last week. Everything passed off nicely and the refreshments, which were first-class, were quickly dispatched by the crowd, and it don't require philosopher to see that "them what does the least liftin will do the most eatin'" ..
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26

-Winsted will have big Fourth of July celebration, also single shell and double shell races on Highland lake. Over $500 in cash prizes have been offered. The new steamer will be running all day on the lake. Dancing on the new platform in the grove. Over $500 will be contributed for the celebration.
 That innocent little bull story recorded in these columns last week was copied by a number of the city papers (probably to caution summer boarders against flirting with strangers when crossing fields in rural districts). The Hartford Daily Courant copied the story but headed it "Another Tough Yarn" If our esteemed contemporary thinks it was a doubtful story, we wonder what it will say to the "Bee" story told this week by our Canaan Valley correspondent.
Connecticut western news., 1889-06-26
SOUTH CANAAN.

The Rev Dr Eddy supplied the pull pit on Sunday last, and was listened to with great pleasure. He gave g most earnest and forcible discourse from the text, !" For Herod feared John, know ing he was 8 just man and holy, and observed him."
 Judge Roraback, of Canaan, and Mir Nickerson, of Cornwall, were in town Saturday, intent on legal affairs.
 Mrs Edwin Wilcox is still suffering from rheumatism, otherwise there is little sickness in town.
 A man passed through Huntsville the morning after the Lime Rock burglary, whose singular actions attracted notice. As reported he seems moro like crazy man than professional thief.