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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02

Michael Carney, father of Thomas Carney, died at his home 136 Baldwin street to-day at the great age of 107 years.
 The new chapel of St Ann's church on Dover street is almost completed and will be dedicated with imposing cere- monies by the Right Rev Bishop Me Mahon Sunday, January 27.
 Randolph X Gloves made the largest purchase of stamps ever made at the postotfice in this city few days ago. purchasing 40 ,000 with which to mail an elegant calendar which they are sending out.
 The case of Jane Cowen vs the town of Middlebury is being heard before Judge Bradstreet at the district court to- day. On May 17, 1887, Mrs Cowen was injured in crossing over sluice where there was bridge but no railing and she was thrown from her carriage. The damages are placed at S2,000
 An old man v years of age was before the police court this morning for drunke- ness. He belongs in Wolcott and came to Waterbury yesterday in search of the eclipse. He found it in a bottle and after taking observations was unable to go home. Judge Bradstreet was merciful and allowed him to go. A young man who engaged in fight on the street last night was fined S1 without costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
RoNonoo WaS Sweet

One of Bridgeport's enterprising citi zens opened faro game recently and with characteristic shrewdness engaged another man on salary to run it. The began to lift aboutsS150 a month be side his salary. A friend told the owner of the game and the manager was bouuced. A few days ago the friend dropped into saloon in New York city and was astonished to see the ex-manage1 behind the bar. The friend regrets that the ex-manager did not stay where he was found Instead he came in front and ''wid de gang" punched holes in the informer, at least the Bridgeport News says he did. The names of the parties are not known. Bridgeport papers never publish names except when some body gets a present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
THE DEADLOCK BROKEN.

J. C. Baldwin Joins the Ranks of the
 Finest-Plans for the New Station
 House-Chfef Egan's Monthly Re-
 port.
 When Mayor Boughton called the police board to order last evening every member was in his seat. The report of Chief-of-Police Egan was read and ac- cepted and the customary monthly bills approved. Commissioner Webster urged the necessity of a supernumerary being appointed to look after the interests of the citizens of the Long Hill district and recommended the appointment of James Il. White, who lived in that neighbor hood Commissioner Martin thought that it would be better to ballot for an officer to fill the position made vacant by the resignation of Policeman Hanley be- fore taking up any other business. The board readily acceded to Mir Martins suggestion and three ballots were taken. On the first. ballot J. C. Baldwin received two votes and Ludwig Lavigne two. The second resulted the same, but on the third MT Baldwin received the entire vote of the board and was declared elected. The board then balloted for a supernumerary and elected Mir White.
 The subject of looking after the plans for the proposed police station was brought up andArchitectHill's plans were accepted Commissioners Webster and Martin and Chief Egan were appoint ed a committee to consult with Mir Hill and arrange such details as they thought would be necessary to the needs of the city. The board also instructed the con- mittee to make themselves familiar with the plans of the police stations in other cities and visit such places at the ex- pense of the city.
 The report of Chief Egan is as follows: Whole number of arrests 90: number of cases 1l4 of which 109 were males and , females. The causes of arrest were: As Sault, D; assault with intent to kill. 1; with Intent to commit rape, 1: breach of the l peace, $: burglary. 3: defrauding.1: car rying concealed weapoGS.1: fornication
 1: frequenting house of ill fame. }: in 1 decent exposure, 1; intoxication, 54: insanity, ?; keeping house of ill fame .4; lasclvlous carriage, ,; non-support of family, ,: resistance to officer, ,: resid- ing in house of ill fame, 1; seduction. l.: | theft. 10; agrancy, :: violation of license law 4: violation of city ordinance, The disposition of those arrested was Appealed to superior court, 1; bonds called, ,: committed to jail. %: to the | town house. l2; to the temporary home, 8; continued, ,; discharged by chief. ,: nolled by prosecuting attorney, 3: not guilty, $: paid fines, 24; sentence sus- pended. 2S; turned over to officers of other towns, l. The nationality of ar rested was: Americans, 62: Irish, 34 English. 1; German, ,: Canadian. 1: Scotch, B: Pole, 1: Swede. 1: Indian. l. l During the month the regular force lost 3S hours, and 39O hours of special duty were performed. Eighteen stores were found open and 264 lodgers sought refuge at the station house.
 The terms of office of Commissioners Riley and Goodrich expired last night, and both gentlemen took their leave of their associates and the mayor and clerk after the regular business had been transacted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
Bennett .e MouIton

A week of comic opera at popular prices was successfully inaugurated at the theater last evening when George A. Bakers Bennett and Moulton opera company presented "Boccaccio" to a large audience. The company has changed somewhat since its last appear ance here and the management has suc- ceeded i'll getting together an exception ally fine lot of singers, making the chorus excellent.-Worcester Telegram. At the opera house one week beginning Monday, January :.
 ''Under Cover.''
 George c. Boniface and his company of talented artists presented his new comedy drama Under Cover" at the opera house yesterday afternoon and evening. The play, which is purely Am- erican, is strong one. Mir Boniface as Jerry Jummel made ten stroke.
 Gorman's Minstrels.
 For years the Germans have produced more new and novel features in min strelsy than all other producers combln- ed, their productions being of the most elaborate kind, and absolutely original in all particulars. Their excellent com pany will play at the opera house Friday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
General Dalton'S Report.

The annual report of Adjutant- Gen eral Dalton says that the state militia needs are recognition and influence of the business public, without which it is discouraged. Attention is called to the independent military organization, and advised stringent measures to prevent such bodies from assembling and parad- ing with arms without the license of the governor as provided by law. It is re- commended that the regulations for the government of the militia be revised and reprinted; that such encouragement of companies or unit of organization should be made as will bring each bat, talion as near as possible to it's head quarters; that all authority for company bylaws be rescinded, and the systems of "company fund.- which now obtains in the United States army be instituted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
N JTMEG ORA GS,

The Winchester Repeating Arms com pany of New Haven shipped 5000 rifles to Hayti last week,
 At wooden wedding celebrated in New Milford last week, wooden dough nuts were feature of the bill of fare.
 The Case Brothers paper mill, in Willimantic, commenced to run Thurs day, 2,th. after beirg shut down for about nine months.
 The democratic members of the house of representatives will hold their caucus in the senate chamber at the state cap itol. Tuesday evening, January 8, st 8 o'clock.
 The Thirteenth Regiment Veteran corps of Brooklyn. N. Y. of which Nor gan G. Bulkelcy was formerly a mcm- Der, will send delegation to participate the inaugural parade and reception.
 John J. Foster, advance agent of the ''Adonis" company and formerly a resi- dent of New Haven, jumped from q moving train near Cheyenne, ". T., last Friday and sustained injuries which re- suited fatally.
 Just fifty years ago the Hartford Times passed into the control of Editor Burr Yesterdays edition of the Times contains remarkable interesting ceminiscence of MT Burr's half century's experience as a Connecticut journalist.
 A Bridgeport gentleman bought suit of clothes recently and on ripping the tag from the vest found the following written thereon: "Please write and let me know who bought this vest. Miss Mabel Penney, Brooks. Maine" He has written.
 The report that petition has been cir culated for the release from state prison of R. S. Hicks, the defaulting cashier of the Stafford Springs bank, is without foundation.
 When Mir Ensign of East Hartford went to his stable yesterday morning he found his Homer colt Roma down in her stall with a leg broken. The frac- ture was irreparable and she was killed.
 Measures are on foot to secure the re- lease of James M. Beach and Charles Webb, the Norwich bank operators, who are now serving five years term in the Wethersfield state prison. The object IS to relieve them of the political disabil- ities which serving of full term in the state prison involves. The applica- tion will be signed by the leading busi- ness men of Norwich.
 Many of the settlers of the Western Reserve" in Ohio, seventy or more years ago were from western Connecticut and some of them are yet living. Among the early settlers of Johnsonville, Trlm- bull county, was the Rev Ozias Ellis, who went from Hartland among the first missionaries. He is still living and although nearing i0D years of age takes a due interest in the affairs of the com munity. His golden wedding was cele- brated with much ceremony, His family have now all passed away liar vey Selleck, who settled in Johnsonyille in 1897. is still living on one of the most fertile farms, and although over so years of age is active and well preserved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
| several Important Changes Ordered | by the Board of Education.

several Important Changes Ordered
 by the Board of Education.
 The board of education held a meet ing yesterday afternoon, the principal business of which was the appointment of two new teachers, Miss Mary D. Mahan and Miss Elizabeth Keenan. and the transfer and promotion of several of the regular staff of teachers. The following changes are announced Miss Julia Wal lace was transferred from the Bank street school to the position in the High school made vacant by Miss Ruby Allen; Miss Carter from the Porter street school to the principalship of the Bank street school made vacant by the transfer of Miss Wallace Miss Ella Maher from the Bank street school to the former position of Miss Carter at Porter street: Miss Emma Hendrick from Bank street to the Porter street vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Minnie A. Hendrick ; Miss Alice Fitzpatrick to the charge of the Bank street room made vacant by the transfer of Miss Emma Hendricls : Miss Mary D. Mahan as assistant to Miss Alice Fitzpatrick at Bank street Miss Mary Altman. formerly assistant at Washington street, to the room on Bank street made vacant by the transfer of Miss Ella Maher; Miss Elizabeth Keenan assistant at Washington street in the former position of Miss Altman, and Miss Gertrude Moran. formerly assistant at Long hill, to a room of her own primary grade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
AMERICANS IN DANGER.

Bad News From Hayti-No Clemency
 to be shown to Foreigners Who
 Interfere In Haytien Politics.
 NEW YORK, Jan 2.-The Hayti core spondent of the Mail and Express has sent this to his paper:
 Port au Prince, via Santiago. Dec 31.- Articles in the Haytien newspapers con- tain furious threats against Mr Thomp- son. minister of the United States to Hayti. Many Americans have been arrested. both men and women. The American con- sulate is filled with refugees. Hippolyte's army is marching on this city IPort au Prince). lH lHinterviewed Legitime to-day and he said he would show no clemency to foreigners who interfere in Haytier politics. Legitime stated to me that he would ''shoot 800 if necessary The ex cltement here is intense. Americans at Port au Prince are in danger of theil lives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
The War Almost Over,

For several weeks past there have been many rumors in high Masonic circles to the effect that there was scheme afoot to bring about reconciliation between Hiram lodge, F. and A. M., of New Ha- ven, and the grand lodge of the state. The trouble between these two bodies, winch occurred year and half ago and which resulted in the suspension of Hiram lodge. is an old story and the public is quite familiar with all the facts in the case. It is an open secret that Hiram would like to be taken into the fold, and that the grand lodge is sorry that trouble ever occurred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
Is This Lawful!

Four Waterbury parties went to Nau- gatuck with team on Sunday and were arrested for singing through the streets. They sent for saloon keeper who ar ranged with the officers to let them out on payment of SS.25 each, which a jus tice had informed the officers would be the amount of fine and costs. The money was paid and parties liberated without any complaint being made, or parties being brought before the justice. New Haven News. Lawful! Justice B. A. Peck. of Naugatuck, carries the statutes in his vest pocket ----
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Second Baseman Billy Higgins has signed Detroit contract for 1889. Over 10000 spectators witnessed the Chlcago-All America ball game at Bal
 larat Monday. The former won by the score of 14 to :.
 At Hartford yesterday afternoon the New Havens were defeated 10 to 1. Last night they met the Meridens in New Haven and were again defeated by the score of 6 to 1.
 Bridgeport added two victories to her credit yesterday. In the afternoon she defeated Meriden to and in the even- ing played in her own rink. defeating Hartford 3 to l.
 Joe Lannan wants a purse of -S1 ,000 to fight Godfrey b rounds, winner to take
 all the money. Billy Mahoney will
 guarantee the purse and put the mon, ?
 in the hands of a reliable stakeholder If Godfrey will accept.
 Arrangements for 1O-mile race be . | tween Peter Priddy and Gus Guer1 Q
 are completed, and the men will meet in
 the London theatre, Pittsburg. tonight. The match will be for $50 side and 90
 per cent of the gate receipts. all to go to
 the winner.
 The New Haven papers condemn Con-
 ways rough playing last night. Conway was never popular excepting in the town
 in which he played. All the out of town papers would like to have him placed on
 the shelf, but lie plays good polo ft ' Bridge
 port and is likely to remain Bridge port Farmer.
 John Short, of Bridgeport, owns a can-
 inc pugilist which is the John L. of his
 class. James Coughlin. also of Bridge
 port, has pup in which he has great con- r,l,{
 brought together and Coughlin's dog
 chewed holes into Shorts champion for
 an hour and half. Coughlin and his friends won all the spare cash which ad-
 mlrers of Shorts pup could rake up. Both dogs are useless now for anything
 except sieves or bric-a-brac.
 Manager Mutrie received a letter from
 Roger. Connor yesterday in which our big first baseman says that he was never
 in better condition than at present. He
 has entirely recovered from the injury to his knee, and takes ten-mile walk every day. He speaks of the prospects
 of the New York club for next season
 with much cheerfulness. and is sure that
 the great worlds series trip of last fall
 will be repeated again next fall.-Sun
 . During the afternoon game ''Stumpy' Williams and Null Smith came to blows
 down in the corner. 1t is said that Will
 Hams struck the first blow. The referee
 gave both teams foul and fined Will 1 llams S5 and Smith S2. A man in the
 audience paid Williams fine, whereupon
 an enthusiastic Meriden man in the
 audience offered to pay that of Smith,
 Subsequently Cunningham was fined S1
 for tripping Conway. At the sugges-
 tion of the referee Williams and Smith
 shook hands, after their fines had been
 imposed.-Bridgeport News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
SEWER ASSESSMENTS,

fl,IIE Board of Sewer Commissioners of the city l of Waterbury, at a meeting held December 2G 1SSS assessed property owners on Washing poses the amounts set to their respective names to wit:
 wAsHINGToN STREET. Mary IT. shepard $7o.0o John Scully, S93 75 Morris Muriarty. $93.75; e Waterbury Button Company, S262.5o. #.a
 SOUTH MAIN SrRBEr. Watson NJ. Hurlbut, S75,0o; Elbridge c. Snow Jr, S15.00.
 MAPLE STREET. Estate of Edward Robinson, S220. 30; estate of Edward Robinson &15750; estate of Edward Robinson. S1S1S0
 The above assessments become due and paya- ble December 31. 1888, and will be TepeiyeI hy City Attorney George 10, Terry at his office in II, ying block, East Main street.
 Attest: E. G. KILDUFF. City Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
No Bill in Form

Counsel for the Consolidated road offered at the hearing concerning the proposed increase in stock. to submit a bill in form last week. This he was ready to do, but the railroad commissioners in formed him that they did not wish him to do so as their sphere was not that of the legislature. The bill belonged there, not with them. They are to find wifei her the increase is a proper one to be rec commended. No official notification of their findings has yet been received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
His Skull Was Hard.

Eugene Cranson of New Haven.a car penter, was yesterday at work on the third floor of new building, forty feet from the ground. He made a misstep and fell head first, striking on brick flooring. His mortified. comrades ran to pick him up, but before they reached him he jumped up with only a slight scalp wound that was, he said. not worth bothering about or losing any time over. He was the least excited man in the build ing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
still Head of the Ieup.

Trade is still lively at Hirsh's. The thousands who still need winter cloth ing are flocking to the place where they know prices are always the lowest and the goods always reliable. Our great line of S10 suits in 50 styles and S10 over, coats in 40 styles is still unbroken. We still have the best line of fine suits and overcoats m the city and you can depend upon getting the lowest prices. Plenty of storm coats from Sa up, Ours is now and always will be the best place fol clothing for thelittle folks.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent One Price Cloth ing company. 1354 Bank street. SIGN OF THE WHITE FRONT.
 We manufacture all our own clothing. Factories Nos 43 North Third street and 306 Market street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02

Look in Lake, Strobel & Co.'S windows and convince yourselves that they are in the jewelry business
 Florida oranges and lemons and nal. aga grapes very fine at Ladd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
Are They Not Pale AlSOs

Look at your finger nails and learn what sort of a character you possess. A prominent manicure says that pink nails denote incidence; red nails, high temper; narrow nails, mischieviousness small round nails, obstinacy pale nails, bad health ;long nails .indecisiol of character, and broad nails, bashfulness. Our nails are brOad.-Republican
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
Beaten by HI&hwRNmoN.

Thomas Reilly, of Stratford. was as saulted by q highwayman Monday even ing and was beaten brutally. He made a stout fight, but his assailants were angry because he had so little money and showed him no mercy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
Tho Tariff Kill cain

WASHINGTON, Jan 2.-ln the senate to- day Mir Hoar introduced a resolution asking whether or not OUT vessels are seized off Behring straits The tariff bill is under discussion this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

ssTN Secretaries requested to send iu the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Carrollton council, K. of C. Washington conclave. K. $. F. Third division, A. o. H. Evergreen Temple of Honor. Co A drill.
 Waterbury Game club,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
WATERBURY MEDICAL INSTITUTE

Office Parlors 52 Bank Street.
 Free Consultation, g a. m. to g p. m.
 Sunday, to 5 p. m ALL CHRONIC COMPLAINTS AND FEMALE
 DIFFICULTIES SPECIALTIES.
 The Institute is in charge of skilled and ex- perienced physicians in their several specidlties They prepare their own medicines and use nothing but the purest vegetable extracts Though educated in the regular school of prac- tice, they do not contine themselves to practice alone, but use ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM MASSAGE BATHS, ETC. and are supplied wi, h all the modern instruments and scientific appli ances to effect rapid and permanent cure, in other words the INSTITUTE IS ECLECTIC. ss- Their combination method of healing the sick and curing diseases is most successful and superior to all others
 The Doctors can always be consulted in the strictest confidence on the most delicate medical subject.
 Ladies, married or single, requiring skillful medical services, should call at the Institute be- fore going elsewhere Terms moderate. thing strictly confidential. Address with stamps Waterbury Medical Institute, B Bank street Waterbury, Conn.
 N B.. References and testimonials of recent remarkable cures in Waterbury and vicinity furnished on application,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
Fire In Darien,

DARIEN, Jan 2.-A barn valued with its contents at Sl ,00O, on the estate of Dr Clark, was burned last night by an in- cendiary; there was no insurance on building or contents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Horse for sale at low prices also wagon and harness, George l.. Pelham, 161 Bank street.
 Read Waterbury Medical Institute in another column.
 We showing the largest antique oak cham Der suit for the lowest price ever shown ill the city. J. M Burral & Co, 50 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
SeeEfnr Reyenpe.

SHUGUALAK, Miss, Jan 2.-The whites have killed three negroes for being con cerned in the Wahalak affair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
Fire In BfrmIneham,

BIRMINGHAN, Jan 2.-Fire this morn ing damaged the block in which is Gaffneys grocery store $500 worth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02
Died IErOno AncnIaVV

BRIDGEPORT. Jan 2.-The Hon D. B..
 Booth, assistant clerk of the superior
 court of Fairfield county, died at his res idence in Danbury this evening of apOpleXy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-02

DR. c. w. s. FROST. ls7 Bank stree