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Fergus County argus., 1889-11-14
Didn't Want Any Accidents.

Judge Is there "a man from Michi-
gan in thi> car shouted brakeman
on an Ohio road. and three men stood
up.
The conductor says" continued
the brakeman, that ii you ague feller~
don't stop shaking hi. here car you Il
have 10 get off. Were coming TO IA
tickli~h point in the road. aud We
don't want no accidents.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-14

LITTLE PHIL.

AND WOOL INTERESTS OF THE GREAT JUDITH COUNTRY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
To Contest u Suicides Win.

The will of James B. Selleck, who committed suicide on the morning of April Il by plunging head foremost into a we'll on his premises at Darien, just ad- mitted to probate, leaves fortune of about $30, ,O00, the bulk of which he gives to the widow of George Daskam, for merly of Norwalk. It is reported that Mir Selleck proposed marriage at one time to Mrs Daskam, but was refused in consequence of differing in views upon financial matters. The rejection, together with the fear of dying in penury, is said to have led him to kill himself. The fact has lately come out that the deceased made an attempt to commit suicide by shooting himself in the head about a week before his leap into the well. Mir Selleck's wife died several years ago, without leaving any children, and the natural heirs, of whom there are over twenty, will make a strong fight against the will, alleging that improper influence was brought to bear upon the testator in favor of Mrs Daskam at 9 period when he was of un- sound mind and incapable of making legal disposition of his estate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
BUSINESS IN THE POLICE COURT.

An Ungrateful Son Severely Handled
 by Judge Cowell-Albert Riggs on
 Trial For AssaultinE Michael
 Walsh.
 William Quinlan, of Railroad Hill street, was treated to a dose of justice this morning that should prove warn ing to the many others of his kind in this city. Quinlan, ,swho is g years of age, is one of those kind of fellows who when drunk wage war upon women and children. Last night he beat his widow ed mother with a club and threatened her life with a carving knife. Two younger brothers escaped from the house by jumping from second story window and ran half-dressed after an officer Quinlan was locked up. This morning he pleaded not guilty, but the facts were all against him and Judge Cowell imposed fine of S25 and costs for breach of the peace and thirty days and costs for drunkenness. Albert Riggs, who assaulted Michael Walsh with a hoe a week ago, was brought before the court this morning. Walsh has not fully recovered from the effects of the blow and appeared in court looking pale and with his head bandaged up. He claims that the assault was en- tirely unprovoked on his part. Dr Mun- ger testified to the nature of the wound and a number of witnesses told what they knew of the affair. Riggs claimed that Walsh first assaulted him with a stone. A fine of Sl0 and costs was i'm posed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
BOARD OF ROAD COMMISSIONERS
A Breezy Discussion Upon the Spring Street Building Lines.

A Breezy Discussion Upon the Spring
 Street Building Lines.
 At the special meeting of the road board held last evening a hearing was given the property owners on Spring street in the matter of a change i'll the building line on the west side of the street. After some discussion on the question Mir Fitzpatrick offered resolu- ton recommending to the common council the modification of the present building line to within three and one half feet from the west line, provided the property owners claim no damages. Mir Stevens moved to amend to one foot from present street line, as he thought the street would eventually become a business one and many of the buildings had been built up to theStreet line. lie compared it to the way Phoenix avenue was settled some time ago. MT Fltz. patrick objected on the ground that the board could not concede more to those who had openly violated the city laws.
 The vote on Mir Chipman's amendment resulted in tie, Messrs Chipman ane Stevens voting in the ,I aIhrma, 3, tive and Mir F1tzpatrlck the negative. Commissioner Coughlal did not vote as he did not believe II modifying it at all. Mayor BoughtoI voted in the negative. Mir Fitzpatrict renewed his original resolution, as dlo
 Mir Stevens, and nothing further wa done in the matter. Several minor mat ters were acted upon after which tn
 board adjourned until the next regula meeting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
WORLD OF SPORTS.

An exchange tells story about Shee- hans helping the New Havens out of n financial embarrassment while the team was on it's western trip, and when he got home he was given his loan and also his release. It says this is specimen of the generosity of the management. This story as told is lie. The facts are as Wilkesbarre three days and did not play sn account of rain. On the afternoon of Monday, the last day the New Havens were there, hard shower came up and prevented. A dispatch was immediately sent home for money to pay all bills. AS it was after banking hours, dispatch was sent back that the money would be sent the next morning. As 1t would be nine o'clock before the banks i'll New Haven would open, and as the team was l to leave at S:45 q. m. for Easton, the money had to be raised or Easton could not be reached in time to play. So Sheehan and another person kindly of fered to lend the money. The very next day Sheehan's loan was returned to him. After that Sheehan played ten games, and did so poorly that he had to be released.-N. H. Courier.
 'Bunce" Flynn and pal named Cummings have for some time past been working a neat confidence game ill this city to the sorrow of several we'll known sporting men. They were successful yesterday to the tune of $7OO. They are both expert sprint runners, Flynn hay, ing the best record in the eastern states. Their plan is as follows: Flynn goes to n man and wins his confidence and gets him to back him in race, he makes a trial race and the man taken in is sur. prised at his record and will back him against anyone. Then Flynn communi cates with his pal, a man named Cum mings. who will race against him and win. When enough money has been put out they will divide the betting proceeds, which generally nets them | neat little sum.-Bridgeport Post.
 President Soden said to-day that the Boston club has lived up to the classiti cation rule. He thinks not over three league clubs will make any money this season. He also thinks that the players will keep agitating until there will not be four cities which can pay salaries and maintain league team. Mir Soden says he is in favor of releasing players out right if the other clubs are willing to dc the same thing.
 The Phillies now tie the Bostons for first honors, They have won each of the last three games by one run.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
AGAINST FACTORY GONGS.

X Movement in New Haven to Do
 Away With Nuisance.
 X movement is on foot in New Haven to have the common council pass an or dinance prohibiting the blowing of fac tory gongs and whistles within the city limits.
 The Register, after referring to the fact that the blowing of locomotive whistles Is prohibited in the city limits says it is about time that similar law be passed relative to the whistles in the factories. There is no doubt that they are source of great annoyance to peo- pie that are nervous, who may be ill or troubled with insomnia. In fact steam whistles and the growing of roosters is a matter of almost daily complaint, which physicians have to listen to, and for which there appears in the latter case to be no remedy.
 The same paper goes on to remark '.The custom of blowing the whistles probably came from the fact that years ago, when only the wealthy people were able to own watches, the poorer classes needed something to remind them that the hour for commencing or quitting work had arrived. In these days, how ever, it is not thought that the average day laborer needs to be prompted about such things, for if he does not wear a gold hunting case watch he at least has | a Waterbury, which answers all pur- poses. As far as can be learned, there, | fore, the steam whistles on factories are not necessity nor even a convenience to employees, but on the other hand are a nuisance to the people who live in the vicinity of the factories"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
S5oo.OoO GONE UP IN SMOKE.

The uousatonic- Railroad Company and New England Terminal Conn pany Heavy Losers.
 NoRwALK, May 23. The southern terminus of the Housa- tonic railroad at Wilson's point was fired at an early hour this morning and al- most totally destroyed. A quarter of a mile of new wharf, with coal bins, freight buildings, passenger depot and a number of freight and passenger cars, were destroyed: The New England Terminal company and the Housatonic railroad company recently expended $500, ,0O0 each in improvements at this point and two-thirds of this is gone. A number of steamships and sailboats narrowly escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Orpheus Concert.


 A large and enthusiastic audience at tended the entertainment given by the Orpheus concert company at the Opera house last evening. The programme in cluded selections by the Banjo club and Orpheus instrumental quartette, dialect impersonations and recitations by c. T. Grllley, Henry Pincus and Dr T. w. Pucci, piano solo by E. F. Laubin and vocal selections by Mrs Jessie Wadhams Blakeslee. Henry Ahl and the Arion quartette.
 Faust.
 Lewis MorriSons production of Faust, '' which will continue to be the attraction at Hermann's Broad St Theatre. has won remarkable amount of favor. The houses during the past week were large and enthusiastic and in addition to the enconiums of the public Mir Nor. rison received a high tribute from Ger man critics, who declared his conception. of the role of Mephisto entirely in con- sonance with Gethes portraiture. Too much praise cannot be rendered Miss Rosabel Morrison's rendition of the diff. ticuk role of Marguerite. It met with a sympathetic response in the hearts oi all present.-Sunday Dispatch. At the opera house tomorrow evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Use Your Braius In Filling Your
 Pockets.

Use Your Braius In Filling Your
 Pockets.
 The head must assist the hands if you desire to get along in this world. A foolish fancy may lose in an hour what the hands have worked for for years. When you buy use your brains. Com mon sense will tell you that prices at Hirsh's Ten Per Cent Clothing House are the lowest because our system is one that brings bargains to us and allows us to give bargains to YOU. One hundred and fifty styles of mems suits from $4.25 up. We can show you over 25O styles of mems pants from 75 cents up. In boys and children's clothing we have the cheapest and finest line that can be shown in the state of Connecticut. Children's suits from 90 cents up. Mems flannel coats and vests 98 cents. Just the thing for summer wear. Give us a call. Our polite and courteous sales men will be pleased to show you through our entire stock.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent Clothing House. Look for the white front, 72 Bank street, opposite the postoffice.
 Notice.-We manufacture all our own clothing. Our factories are located at No. 43 North Third street and 3O8 Mar ketstreet, Philadelphia, Penn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
THE TEN HOURS RACE.
Five Local Pedestrians Running
 for Fame and Fortune.

Five Local Pedestrians Running
 for Fame and Fortune.
 The ten hours go-as-you-please race for local peds only opened at the rink this noon with five of Waterbury's best runners in the race for fame and for tune. At 1 :10 Referee Jack Breen start ed the men and Carroll took the lead closely followed by Mcdonald, McGrath, Dayton and Hardy in the order named. Hardy was the leader at the end of the second mile, gaining lap on his com petitors. He surprised them all by his running and will make them all hustle for a place. At the end of the fifth mile all were even, with Mcdonald leading the others around the track. Mcdonald then started the first spurt of the day and McGrath fol lowed him like shadow It is probable that the race for first place will rest between Mcdonald, McGrath and Carroll, although Hardy and Day ton are spinning around and piling up their miles. All the men are in good condition and it is probable the race will be hot one. A fair attendance witnessed the exhibition this afternoon. The American band will furnish music from 2 o'clock tonight. The score at 4 o'clock was as follows
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
WANT AN INCREASE OF STOCK.

Onicials of the Meriden and Water
 bury Road Oppose the Consolida-
 ted Road Petition.
 At 2:3O yesterday afternoon the hear ing was continued before the railroad committee on the petition of the Con- solidated road for an increase of its capi- tai stock of $35 ,00O, ,00O.
 Mir Crawford, superintendent of the Meriden, Cromwell and Waterbury road, was first asked to take the stand. He testified to the fact that i'll great charged his company 8 per car for switching from one track to another. He read complaint from the Beecher Manufacturing company, large users of coal, in which they complain of car consigned to them over the Meriden, Cromwell and Waterbury road being de tained three days by the Consolidated road.
 Mir Rockwell of the same road veri- | fled the statements of the superintend- ent He was subjected to a long cross examination by Mir Harrison. but noth ing startling was brought out in favor of the Consolidated road.
 | H. R. Pond, general freight agent ol the Meriden, Waterbury and Cromwell railroad, was next called. His statements brought out no new facts but corrobor ated the statements of the others.
 Mir Robinson said it would be unprece dented legislation to allow one com pany to have the privilege o using the terminal facilities of another road. Because th' Consolidated road had better termina facilities than the Meriden. Cromwell ant Waterbury road in Waterbury and Mer iden this latter road wants to get th' benefit of this without paying anything for the benefits thus derived.
 Mir Goodwin, of East Hartford, at tempted to obtain hearing, but on ac count of the frequent interruptions O Lynde Harrison was unable to proceed As it was nearing the time for the ad journment the hearing was closed fo the day. Next Wednesday afternoon the e mmittee will again meet at o'clock and hear Mir Goodwin's argu ment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
TOLD RY THE CABLE

The Most Rev. Pierce Power. bishop of the Catholic diocese of Waterford and Lismore, Is dead.
 Another ballot has been ordered at Charenton, France, where Gen. Boulan- ger was defeated for the municipal:cou ell by only two votes.
 The report Is confirmed that the czar Is about to pay prolonged visit to Po- land. despatch from St. Petersburg says that preparations for the journey have been begun.
 It Is reported that seventeen anarch- ists were arrested at Milan yesterday for melting tomults at Gallarate.
 MT. Henry George addressed the meeting of the Land Restoration league in London yesterday and was enthuslas- tically received. A number of German and colonial delegates were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
LADIES' SUITS.

In this department we are doing more business than ever before. Our very large stock of elegant new goods and ex- elusive styles are bringing us new GUS toners every day. We are taking the lead in styles, quality and low prices. In addition to our already immense stock we have placed on sale to-day one lot of Ladies' Summer Flannel Braided Suits. We have them in desirable shades, such as Myrtle Greens, Navy Blue, Seal Brown, Mahogany Greys, etc. They are made up in the latest styles, braided with fine braid and for wear there is no suit to compare with them. We have sold them at S11, but shall offer this one lot to our customers at $S.39 each. We have but d limited quantity, but this is the price while they last. We have also placed on sale to-day d few dozen of Ladies Challie Wrappers. Also one lot Ladies Fine Batiste Wrappers. Ladies will remember that we carry the largest stock of ready made garments in the city. All at our usual low and popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Connecticut Capitalists Lose.

The extensive sugar cane reducing plant in Cuba owned by Joseph Rigney of Bridgeport and President Farrell of the Farrell Foundry company of An sonia and Waterbury was entirely de- stroyed by fire last Friday night. The @ 5 anS ane t6e nrapert ae stroyed the owners carried but light insurance. A stock of angar worth $125, 900 was stored in the works ready for shipment and vessels lay at anchor in the harbor waiting to receive it for transportation to New York. The work of loading the vessels would have begun on Saturday but for the fire. Not any of this stock was saved. Notwithstand- ing their great loss the owners will be- gin at once to rebuild the works.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
A LonR Wire

The wire belonging to the Western counties and South Wales Telephone company, which crosses the entrance to Dartmouth harbor. has the remarkable span of nearly half Q mile, viz., 800 yards On leaving Dartmouth side the wire is 332 feet above high water mark; 1t drops to 19S feet near the Kingswear eide, and then rises again to 207 feet. The wire Is very fine and light. being of No. II silicon bronze, weighing twenty -four pounds to the span. This line has al- ready withstood several strong gales in 8 most satisfactory manner.-The Eisc trician.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
The Sale Of

SHoNINGER PIANOS is reaching high water mark. How they do trouble the other agentssswho resort to all sorts of despicable methods to lower this favor ite Piano in public estimation. No use. They continue to gain in public favor and are fast outstripping their rivals. Piano, not reputation alone, which always costs the purchaser largely be- yond what is necessary to secure MONEY VALUE. This claim we will prove to all who will examine our new styles just out, R. SHONINGER & co.
 GEORGE l.. PELHAM, Agt.
 161 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
LonsdAle Goes Home.

NEW YORK, May 23.-Lord Lonsdale with Lady Lonsdale has departed for England on the steamship Celtic. Since his fame as an explorer has spread tonsdale has received many letters from persons who are anxious to go on hair-brained journeys to the north or south poles, Gen. tral Africa or anywhere he will lead. A batch of these, Lonsdale says, will fur nish him with literature on the voyage. although he has no idea of going to the Arctic regions again for some time; to come.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
BURNS AND DONAHUE
Show the Park City sports How t

spar.
 The Bridgeport News has this to say of the sparring exhibition by Tom Don ahue and Mike Burns at the benefit ten dered to Ike Williams last night:
 By far the best exhibition of the manly art thus far given was by Tom Donahue, of New Haven, and Mike Burns, of Waterbury. In the first round both men cautiously spared for open ing. Donahue seemed to find q weak spot in Burns defense. He made feint and then let drive telling right handler that landed on his opponents jaw. This started Burns up, and he went at his antagonist hammer and tongs. Don- ahue slipped away and just as time was called let out swinging right han der, which Burns saw coming and duck ed his head in time to save 1t from being knocked from his shoulders. In the second round Burns acted with caution and kept away from his opponents fist Donahue let out with his left after he had found an opening straight for Burns nose. The blow was stopped before it got there, and he in turn sent searcher for Donahue's claret bottle This. too, was finely blocked, and ther the men came to short arm blows ano clinched. Time was called then and tht men sent to thelr corners without doing any damage beyond few light blow on each others faces and bodies. In tn, third round Donahue got in two swing ing right handlers on Burns head, ant received beautiful one on the forehead in return. A little sparring and feintins was then indulged i'll, and then botl men made rush at each other. Sev eral good and rattling blows were eX changed before the men clinched. Tim was called and the men separated, ant when they walked from the stage the, were loudly applauded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Sioux City in Luck.

DENVER, Col, May 23.-The Railroad Conductors association here has se- lected Sioux City. Iowa. as the head quarters ot the order. The citizens oi Sioux City agree to give s75, ,0OO in cash, the order to erect $20O.OOO building, upon which the citizens guarantee eight per cent. net income, and at the expira- tion of ten years, if the order 80 desires, the citizens will take the property at the original cost price, with ten per cent, added
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23

And They're to Be Married in June.
 WASHINGTON, May 23.-Th latest bit of matrimonial gossip in the Capital City is that the date for the marriage of ex. Secretary Bayard and Miss Clymer Is fixed at June 12. The ceremony will be Johns Church. and brief wedding trip will follow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Death at State Prison.

Eugene Tucker died at the state prison of pneumonia yesterday. He was serv- ing sentence of ten years, having been sent up for burglary. His friends took his body away Immediately for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
E. T, TURNER & co
 32 and 34 Bank Street.
SPECIAL BARGAIN WEEK,

This week we shall make one of our special bargain weeks by offering the best goods at the LOWEST PRICES. We give below a few sample bargains that will attract the attention of every lady. Ladies' Walking Jackets in checks and stripes made up in the best style. sold all the season at $3.5O, our price to close the last one will be only $197 each. Think of it. This is less than the cloth cost. Four new styles Fancy Jackets, regular $2.75 garments. The new price is only $1.49. Come in and get one. You may find one just your size. We also have two or three very fine Braided Jackets, and one Satin Lined Jacket. light color, very fine quality, cost from $15 to SEQ. Sample garments. They must be sold. For the Misses and Children-We have two garments for a child of six years two for a child of ten years, at 225 and $2.50, reduced from $3. 90 and $4.50. Six Misses Jackets to go in at $3.25, reduced from $5. Many others that we want you to see at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23

DR. c. w. s. FRos.. ,s7 Bank street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
l99 Bank Street

IS THE PLACE TO GET FOR CASH MORE GOOD GOODS FOR YOUR MONEY THAN
 ANY OTHER PLACE IN THE CITY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-01-31

IuEEE are advertised letters at
Jhe post-olice, Jan. 2Gth, 1850, for
JAS. Austin, $, Rabjnowitch, Mrs.
Louisa IIoskios Kendall. Persons
calling for the above Wn please
say "adverused" and give date of
notice. emo. CRAwFoRD, =. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-01-31
PERSONAL POINTS.

john Weckler is home from
Webster City for short visit with
his folks.
Mrs. Coddington, Of DcsMoines,
Iowa, is in this vicinity visiting
parents and friends
Miss Nettie Vincent was called
here by telegraph on Tuesday from
her work in the Elgin watch factory,
by the severe sickness Of her father,
Mr.. Vince Martin.
Mrs. VIM. Penhallegon and
two daughters, Of streator, ILL.,, are
here visiting at the home Of John
Penhallegon
Mr. Josiah Eade, Of Warren,
spent Sunday with bis parents in
this city
Miss Mary Chegwin, Of Canada,
and Miss AliIlie Wallis, Of this city,
are visiting with friends il Darling
ton this week
Ben Richardson took up bis
work in Chicago again on Monday,
after two weeks visit here with
bis folks
Ns MargI Gedye returned
bonn f- Chicago sa.-.aay
Hast .al HlI remain during her