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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Annual Town Meeting,

Notice is hereby given to all the legal voters of the town of Waterbury that the annual meeting of said town will be held in thedistrict court room in the City hal l on Monday, October 7, 1889, at 8 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of voting by ballot for asse ssors, members of the board of relief, selectmen, town clerk, town treasurer, town agent, auditors, grand jurors, constables, registrars of voters school visitors, tax collector, and all off cers who must be chosen in such manner.
 Also to lay a tax for the payment of the state tax, interest, the support of common schools and the current expenses of the town.
 Also to determine by ballot whether any person shall be licensed to sell spirituous aud intoxicating liquors within said town.
 Also to act upon the petition of s. s. Lapointe and others, requesting additional school facilities in the easterly part of the Town Plot School district, by setting off a new district or otherwise.
 Also to transact any other business pro- per to come before said meeting. The polls will be open from o'clock in the forenoon until 5 o'clock in the after noon of said day, at the following places within the several voting districts: First District-At State Armory on PhGnix alley.
 Second District-A building north oi Citizens bank on North Main street. Third District-Police Court room and corridor of City hall.
 Fourth District-A tent on Scovil street, next east of the blacksmith shop or the corner of Brook and Scoville streets.
 Dated at Waterbury, this 1st day O | October, 1889. JOHN B. DOHERTY, GEO A. EDUCATION, NELSON MORRIS, Selectmen Town of Waterbury
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
A VENERABLE TOWN.
gtratford, Conn.,, to Celebrate It's S5Ote
 Birthday To-MorrOw.

Birthday To-NorrOw.
 STAMFORD, Conn.,, Oct. 2.-All the ar rangemcnts have been perfected for the celebration tomorrow of the 250th an- niversary of the settlement of the town of Stratford and the dedication of soldiers and sailors monument which has just been erected on Academy Hill. If the day should be fine it is believed that there will be more than 1,500 peo- pie in line, and preparations have been made to feed 5000. Owing to generous contri tions, there Is no lack of funds to carry out the programme in splendid style.
 A fine pyrotechnic display has been arrangedSfor, and tho streets for more than half a mile will be strung with Japanese lanterns. Decorators have been busy putting up flags and bunting, and at some of the oldest houses in town there will be tableaux represent ing industries of the olden times. The Consolidated Railroad will decorate the station, and every residence in the old town will be seen the best side out. The lower room of the Town Hall has been secured for loan exhibition, and | special stage has been erected adjoin- ing the Episcopal church for the use of the tableaux committed. Special scen- cry has been painted, to assist in repro- ducing actual events in the early his tory of the settlement, in which 1ndi- ans, backwoodsmen, hunters, etc., will be prominent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
SECRET SESSIONS.
Tho Executive Board of the Knights of
 Labor ut Work in St. Louis.

Tho Executive Board of the Knights of
 Labor at Work in St. Louis.
 ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2.-The General Exec utive Board of the Knights of Labor are in secret session at the Laclede Hotel. Matters of interest to the South and Southwest are being considered.
 Referring to the Furlong case, MT, PoWderly said: II have requested the District Assembly to call a meeting of members, present and past, at which I will be present. l want to learn how official names and seals were secured to endorsements of Furlong that were for warded to Secretary Windom. The op- position to Furlong on the part of the Knights of Labor grew out of the press reports that were sent from St. Louis during the Southwest strike and which induced the order to believe that Fur long was engaged in prosecuting our order"
 A private meeting of the Knights of Labor was held last night to discuss the situation in St. Louis and receive reports from tho Grievance Com mittee. Tonight public meeting win be held at which Mr. Powderly will de- liver speech. He will be introduced by Mayor Naonap,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
THE LECONEY INQUEST.

A Verdict that tho Girl Came to Her Death at the Hands of q Person Unknown.
 CAMDEN, N. J., Oct. 2.-The coroner's inquest into the murder of Annie Le- coney resulted in a verdict that the girl came to her death at the hands of per- son unknown.
 Edward Burroughs, foreman of the jury, is said to be a lifelong friend of Chalkley Leconey, the uncle of the girl, who is accused of complicityin her Eaur- der, and has taken no pains to conceal his interest in tho suspected farmers welfare. What his influence on the other jurors may have been is not now known, but it Is believed that the yer dict shows a desire on the part of Le, coney's friends to compel the prosecu- tion to produce the evidence they are withholding for his trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
]. B. Mullin8S,
 Nos G1 and 65 BANK STREET.
Notice and Warning.

NOTICE is hereby given to the inhabi- IN tants of the town of Waterbury, who are electors and qualified to vote at town meetings therein, to meet in the district court room, in the City hall, on Monday, October 7th, 1889, at O clock in the fore noon, for the purpose of considering the proposed constitutional amendment pro- hibiting the manufacture and sale of in- toxicating liquors as beverage, and sig nifying by ballot their approval or dis approval of the same. Those who approve said proposed amendment shall give in a ballot with the word "yes" written or printed thereon, and those who disapprove shall give in ballot with the word ''no' written or printed thereon. Said ballots will be received in the several voting dis tricts at the places provided for receiving ballots for town officers; and ballot boxes for the reception of said ballots will be opened at o'clock in the forenoon andlr main open until o'clock in the afternoon of said day.
 Dated at Waterbury this 1st day o1 October, 1889. JAMES c. WHITE, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
THE NEW STATE ELEcTIoNa
Montana Democratic and the Duk kotss and
 Washington Republican.

BISMARCK, N. D., Oct. 3. - North Dakota boiled full vote for it's first State ticket. Reports are very meagre, but the Republican majority will prob ably be 1000. Prohibition was dcfea ted by |. small majority.
 SIOUX FALLS. $. D.. Oct. "A full vote was pollcd throughout South Dakota. The Democrats made little fight. and the entire Republican ticket, including Legislature and two Congress- men. Was successful. Aside from the capital quest oil, prohibiti tion was the main issue. This is probably defea ted.
 UH!.t::s>, Mon, Oct. 2.-The Demo- crats are sure Of victory, except in Chateau County. where Power, Repub- :ican. is likely to Lo ahe. of Toole. The Australian system was very suc- cessful.
 TACOMA, ". w., Oct. a.-Forry is elected Governor aCd Wilson Congress nan in Washington, the Republican majority reaching S,0o0. For the capi- tai site El1cnbrrg is probably defeated. It's recent fire operated against its suc- coSS. .s-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
DIsturbers of the Peace.

Dj6turO0rS or tho Re0ces ''Katy didn't!" 'Katy didr' Was the avowal and denial
 Of two little creatures hid Within the garden, near the dial. '.Katy didn'tw "Katy didr What this all meant, who could determine It was troublesome, indeed; For 1t was neither song nor sermon. Katy didn'tr ssKaty didr" Was it mere love-talk or Quarrelf Were they scolding there amid The leaves of maple and of laurelf ':Katy didn'tv' 'Katy didv' These vague, unceasing repetitions Made me wish could get rid Of serenades on such conditions. 'sKaty didn'ti" Katy didw Did she flirt with, or scorn, lover! Why betray secret hid3 There may be traits none should discover. Katy didn'tr' '.Katy didr' What right have you to advertise herr Rest beneath your leafy lid; Back talk will make no one the wiser 'sKaty didn'tr' '.Katy didr' It may be they are only joking.
 One might wish pyramid Would crush all scolding; 'eis pgoyoktngl ''Katy didn't u" ..Katy didr.' ':For pity" cease that fteratiopl Iris late, say Good pight" cpd btd Farewell to tattle and hifthtioa1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
George William Curlis' Address.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. a.-Geopge Will jam Curtis. in his address before the National Civil Sorvice Reform League last night, entered into a long disserta- tiol&on the subject of reform in the civil service and its necessity in @ country governed by republican ideas. President Harrison's failure to fulfil the promises made in the platform upon which he stood :or election with re- gard to civil service reform was SO. verely commented upon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Rochest CT University's New President.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Oct. 2.-The Bap- tist Social Union rendered a reception and banquet last night to D. K. Hill, IL. D., the new president of the Uni versity of Rochester in tho chapel of the First Baptist Church. Over 200 covers were laid Addresses of welcome were delivered by Rev. J. w. A. Stewart, pastor of the First Baptist Church and Rev. Dr. A. H. Strong, president of the Rochester Theological Seminary. Dr. Hill received an ovation whom he arose to speak. Ho responded in Q graceful and brilliant address.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
City Election.
State of Connecticut.

State of Connecticut,
 County of New Haven, '0
 Mayors Office, City of Waterbury,
 September 30, 1889. To the City Sheriff of the City of Water
 bury-GREETING:
 You are hereby directed to warn and no- tify the legally qualified electors of the City of Waterbury that the annual meet ing of said city will be held at the police court room in the City hall building in said city on Monday, the 7th day of October, A. D. 1889, at 8 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, for the transaction of such busi- ness as may legally be brought before said meeting, and for the choice of the follow ing officers of said city, as are required by law, to wit: Mayor. City Clerk, Treasu- Ter: Auditor, City Sheriff, two members of the Board of Water Commissioners, and two Agents of the Bronson Library Fund; also one Alderman and five Councilmen for each of the four wards of said city.
 The voting places will be as follows:
 For the First Ward-Armory of Second Regiment, corner of Phoenix and Abbott avenues.
 For the Second Ward-New building in rear of Citizens bank on the west side of North Main street. -@----- -
 For the Third Ward-The lobby and EOllce court IOOn III Iuo Clty nall building.
 For the Fourth Ward-A tent on the lot north side of Scovill street, rear of Brook street.
 The polls will be open in each of the above places for the. reception of votes from o'clock, forenoon, until 5 o'clock, afternoon, on said 7th day of Oct. A. D. 1889. You will cause copy of this order and warning to be published in one or more newspapers published in said city, and post copy thereof each duly attested upon the public signpost in said city at least six days before said seventh day ot October, 1889, and due return. make to the | clerk of said city according to law. Given under my hand and the seal ot | the city of Waterbury this 30th day ot September, A. D. 1889.
 HENRY I. EDUCATION, Mayor. NEW HAVEN COUNTY ss Waterbury, Oct 1st, 1889. The above and foregoing is like, true and attested copy of the original notice and warning. Attest:
 JOHN w. MCDONALD, City Sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
REEELl!OUS STUDENTS,

Considerable C'nnlotiGn at Dartmouth
 Over the Dismissal ofn Junior.
 HANOVER, N. H., Oct. 2.-About two weeks ago a student in the junior class at Dartmouth, charged with breaking down the door of q frcshman's room, was expelled by the faculty. His classmates united in efforts to rein state him and submitted evidence, which, they say, Was sufficient to prove his innocence, but the faculty thought differently, and declined to allow him to return to tho college.
 Tuesday over thirty of the class, which numbers tifty-three, applied to President Bartlett for honorable dis missal papers, expressing their deter imitation to leave. This action, which is generally disapprovod by most of the other students, has caused considerable commotion, and the result is awaited with interest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
The ElOping Drummer Arrested.

OswEGo, N. Y., Oct. 2.--Alfred Crotty, of Brooklyn, the drummer who eloped from this city on September 2l with Lida E. Bennett, the 19-year-old daugh- ter of Andrew Bennett, a locomotive engineer, was arrested at Jamestown, N, Y,, on 8 charge of seduction under apr6miss of Maar+lage The warrant was obtained on complaint of the girls father. Miss Bennett was with Crotty when arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Cleaning Up at Johnstown.

HARRIsBURG: Pa., Oct. 2.-A commit tee of Johnstown citizens composed of Dr. H. w. Storey, Hon. John w. Rose and J. c. Sheridan had consul ltation last night with Governor Beaver. They requested tho Governor to continue the work of clearing the streets and he agreed to furnish 10000 for the carry ing on of the work for the next ten days. At the end of that time the mem- bers of the committee asserted the streets would be satisfactory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Maine Veterans at Gettyshprg,

AUGUSTA, Me-, Oct. 2.-The Gettys- burg party of the First, Tenth and Twenty ninth Maine Regiment Associa- tion, which includes Governor Burleigh and staff, State officers and their ladies, are due at Gettysburg at D. m. to-day and will leave on the homeward trip at 1O;3O a, m. Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Buried In a Sewer Trench

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Oct. 2.-While working in sewer trench yesterday several laborers were buried by a cave in, caused by failure to put in proper supports. Four were dug out. Christian Schunning Is dead and Jacob Schun- ming, his brother, is dying. Anton Utne and Friechic Taylor are injured internally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Largo Vessel Wrecked.

GLocUEsTER, Mass, Got. 2.-Captain Johnson, of the schooner Augusta H. Johnson, from Grand Banks, Septemb Der 12, five miles south by east from south west light, Sable Island, passed the wreck of large vessel, apparently a steamer. One yard was visible above water and another was seen below the surface
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02

THE LEGAL VOTERS OF CENTER
 ] School District of Waterbury are
 hereby warned that district meeting will
 be held at the police court room in the
 City hall building in said district on Satu--
 day, October 5. 1889, at s o'clock p. m., ',
 for the purpose of hearing and acting upon
 the reports of the district committee,
 treasurer, auditors and board of education
 of said district; also to lay tax sufficient
 to defray the expenses of the district for
 the ensuing year.
 And said legal voters are hereby warned
 that the annual district meeting for the purpose of electing the district committee,
 board of education, clerk, treasurer and
 auditors of said district, on Monday, the 7th day of October, 1889, in the police court room at 8 o'clock, a. m. and that the voting places for the several voting dis tricts in said Center school district will be
 as follows:
 The First District, Second regiment
 armory on Phoenix avenue. Second District, in building to be erected on the westerly side of North Main
 street and south of the Scovill barn. Third District, City hall building. Fourth District, tent corner Brook and Spring streets.
 And the ballot boxes will be open in each of the above places for the reception
 of votes fromP o'clock a. m. until o'clock p. m. of said day. Signed: CHAUNCEY B. WEBSTER, MICHAEL BEGNAL, JOHN J. MCDONALD, WILLIAM WILSON, HENRY A. MATTHEWS. A true copy of the original warning. | Attest
 JOHN s. NEAGLE, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Money Lost on a Foot Race.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Oct. "A foot race for a purse of s4oo took place here between Fred Williams, of Nashua, 8 we'll kkown sprinter. and Merrill Farmer, police officer of this city. Williams agreeing to cover five miles to Farmers four and one-half Will Hams won by % seconds. About e1,5O0 changed hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02

FrightfHl lsal;raad Accident in Germany.
 sTUTTGART, Oct. "A serious rail- road accident occurred near a place called Wild Park yesterday. The train left the track and was precipitated down steep embankment. Three of tho carriages were wrecked and seven pas sengers killed and forty-three severely injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Ceiling Contractor snaith Secures Ball.

ALBANY, Oct. 2.-Contractor Snaith
 who was arrested upon a warrant issued
 by Judge Merwin of the Supreme Court at Utica, before whom Attorney General Tabor has begun action against Snaith upon the Assembly ceiling fraud, gave bonds in the sum of s5O,OOO and was released. Isaac Rrilleman, 8 jewe1er, and Henry L. Smith. 2 clothier, were
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Indignant Irish Farm Lnborers.

DUBLIN, Oct. 2.-The farm lnborers of County Clare are indignant at the farm CTS who, they claim, are using the Ma. tional League for their own profit, while they oppose in every way the interests of the laborers. A meeting has been held by the laberers at which it was re. solved to form laborers' league and to demand the power to elect represen- tatives to the local boards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
"SULlIVAN BOOMERS"
The Pugilist's Friends Working Hard to Secure His Nomination for Congress.

Secure His NominatiOn for Congress.
 BOSTON, Oct. 2.-It is said that the cause of John l.. Sullivan's return to Boston yesterday, was on account of the secret meeting of the Sullivan boomers" It is contidentially stated that his followers will wage an earnest campaign in the fourth Congressional district; that men who are known to be favorable to Sullivan's candidacy were not idle last night, and that it is al- leged that important action is about to be taken by the Ways and Means Com mittee of the Sullivan boomers. At the Parnell street house it was stated that Sullivan would return to New York on Friday next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Ills Body Cut in Two bv a 1,uxx Saw

EXETER, N. H., Oct. 2.-Yesterday Frank Cummings, aged 40 and married, while at work in Hampton, near the Exeter line, fell on a circular saw and his body was cut completely in twain. Death was instantaneous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Salvation Army Reception.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Marshal Railing ton Booth, Commander-in-Chie of the Salvation Army, was rendered Q recep- tion at Chickering Hall last night in honor of his return from England, by his American followers. Members of the Army were present from all parts of the United States and Canada, and the reception was an enthusiastic one. General Booth was accompanied by his wife,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Judgment Against a Railrond d.

BOSTON, Oct. , In the suit of Robert J. Moffette against :he Boston and Prov idence Railroad Company for injuries judgment has been entered for the plaintiff for 5000. This is tho last of the suits growing out of this accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Liverpool Jack Found Guilty.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-John Fitzpatrick, alias Liverpool Jack" who was on trial before Judge Cowing, charged with kidnapping m mon and shipping them to the lsthmus, was found guilty and remanded to the Tombs for sentence on Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Avery l.. Rand Acquitted.

BOSTON, Oct. 2.-The trial of Avery L. Rand, fo rmerly of the Rand Avery Printing Company, who was charged with feloniously removing stereotype plates, the ownership of which was in dispute, from E. L. Fitzgerald's store house, ended iA the acquittal of Mir. Rand,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
The King Desired to Moot Ills Mother,

LONDON, Oct. 2.-The "standard's" !" correspondent at Belgrade says notwith- standing neports to the contrary it is known that the young King of Servia was only prevented by nah force from going to meet his mothey. end that there wss q scandalous scene In tho palace while Natalie was passine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
strike Settled by Arbitration,

PEORIA, Ill.,, Ocr. 2-The strike of the Illinois Coaland Coke Company's miners has been settled by arbitration, the com pany agreeing to pay 70 cents ton. which is good pay where the vein is four and half feet thick, as here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Ex-President Cleveland at Lonox.

LENox, Mass, Oct. 2.-Ex-President and Mrs. ClevelaId and the Endieott party reached here last night by way of Pittsfield. Mrs. Whitney will give the Clevelands reception this evening and the visitors will attend the Endicott- Theron wedding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
New York Bricklayers Still Out.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-The situation with regard to tho bricklayers' strike here remains unchanged. Tho work men are still out. and it does not look as though any compromise can be reachad to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
A German Count wul Remarry His Wife.

BERLIN, Oct 2.-Rhenish newspapers announce that the re-marriage of Count yon Hatzfeldt, German ambassader to LSndon, M;.o 5i to his divorced wife formerly place shortly at Weisoaden. Their separation, the papers allege, was merely formal and for political reasons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
World's Fair Committee Meeting.

NEW YoRK, Oct. 2.-At a meeting ot the Executive Committee of the Worlds Fair it was decided to call a meeting of the General Finance Committee next Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
p. enlliSAtial Post tnlast tors.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.--The President has appointed the following named Postmastcrs:
 New York-Edson G, Gillett, at Skaneateles.
 New Jersey-Edward l.. Konklin. at Newark,
 pelaware-Thomas Jefferson, Jr., at Smyrna,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
E1-U. $. vreasuror Hyatt for Warden.

NoRwALk, Conn, Oct. 2.-Hon, James ". Hyatt, ex-U: s. Iraaslrar, has been nominated for Warden on the Democratic ticket. The nomination is considered equal to election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Frescntcd to the President.

WAsHINGToN,. Oct. 2.-The delegates to the Interna tional American Congress were presented to the President to-day, and entertained at lunch by him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Yale apd aarxard Football Match.

SPRINor1ELD, Mass, Oct. 2.-Hhe Yale and Harvard football teams have finally decided to play a match at Happ9e1 Park, Springfield, on Novemhey eSs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02

Women's Christian Temperance Union.
 AUBURN, N. Y., Oct. a.--The seventh annual convention of tho Women's Christian Temperance Union is in ses- sion at tho First Presbyterian Church. Roll cali showed 800 delegates present. The convention will last three days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02
Center School District

To THE LEGAL VOTERS OF THE CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TowN OF WATERBURY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-02

Speak for themselves. No use of our
 saying anything about them. Those who buy them can tell of their merits.