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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
AUTOMATIC TELEPHONY
Drop a Dime in the Slot and ou May Talk.

Drop d Dime in the Slot and You
 May Talk.
 A Hartford mechanic, William Gray, who is employed at Pratt & Whitneys, has invented a machine after the man. ner of the automatic weighing machines, which can be used in connection with the telephone. The instrument consists of transmitter and ordinary telephone outfit and any one who wishes can call up the central office. The operator as certains if the wire desired is out of use and if it is tells the person at the instru- ment to drop his dime into the slot. The deposit of the dime is registered in the central office by the ringing of an electric bell and when assured that the proper deposit has been made the operator makes the desired connection. In all other machines which have been propos- ed the money must be deposited before the central office can be called and in case the desired wire is in use the money is lost to the applicant. The machine has been on trial at Charles Soby's store in Hartford since October 6, and has given good satisfaction. If they work success fully the machines will be placed in all the pay stations of the company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
ADJUSTMENTS. A
NosahOxan,s Fair.


 The opening night of Nosahogan's fair and festival was grand success, not withstanding the unfavorable weather. The attendance was large and City hall presented beautiful appearance. The decorations were gorgeous. Booths were arranged around the hall, presided over by the wives, sisters and daughters of Nosahogan, making a cheerful and animated scene. The ''Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon was a grand spectacle. the scene being one of the most beautiful ever presented in Wa terbury. This beautiful historical event was rendered in a highly artistic manner, every detail being carefully considered. Altogether the opening night of the fair was fattering suc- cess. The festival will continue this and tomorrow evenings.
 s.The Black Hussar.,'
 The Bennett & Moulton company can fill the opera house with less advertising than any opera company on the road which is saying much. Last night ''The Black Hussar" was rendered with fine effect There is nothing new to say o1 the principals in the cast. They were all excellent. In the afternoon "The Two Thieves" Waterbury favorite was presented. ':Fatinitza' will be the attraction tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
WERE THEY BREED
Four of the McK1ernan Jurors
 Under Suspicion.

Under Suspicion.
 The New Haven Register says the ac- tion of the four jurors who held out TOT the murder in the second degree, in the McKiernan case can be explained in two ways. On the one hand it is said that the four firmly believed that Mckiernan was guilty of the murder punishable oy life imnrisonment, and could not, there fore, conscientiously vote for anything else. On the other hand it is claimed that they voted for murder ln the second degree for the purpose of bringing about a disagreement It was the only alterna- tive left except voting for acquittal, and that. in the face of the evidence and judges charge, they could not bring themselves to do. They would not vote for manslaughter, for that would have convicted the prisoner, and this they would not do. Which supposition IS true, no one knows outside the four jurymen. | It was said to-day that Mcklernan would be willing to plead guilty to a charge of manslaughter, but in view of the disagreement yesterday 1t Is very doubtful if this is the case. The trial | was long and expensive one, ana the result to the state authorities at least, Is far from satisfactory. It is. however, believed that McKiernan will be tried again at the next term of the Waterbury superior court. During the trial several queer incl dents have occurred, and it is an 1ndls- putable fact that attempts were made to approach the jurymen; for what purpose no one knows, but it is certain that the states attorneys considered 1t detrlmen- tai to their case. Two strangers were seen near the door of the jury room several times, until the gate was closed by order of State Attorney Terry. After that the men were not seen around the court again. It is said that several of the jurymen were approached by these strangers in regard to the trial, but the iurvmen refused to enter into conversa- tion and reported the matter to the states attorney. The state now has the names of these men, but what action will be taken in regard to them Is not | known.
 One afternoon after the days hearing one of the jurymen and undertaken Twitchell of Naugatuck occupied seats together Tn the train on the way home Behind them was City Sheriff Mcdonald of Waterbury. MT Twitchell made some remark about Dr Futile, who had testl- fled that afternoon, and said that the doctor was growing rich and had pros
 porous business The juryman, after inquiring if Mir Futile had testified, de- clined to talk further on the subject
 Sheriff Mcdonald reported this to Nil Terry, and hence one of the charges
 made by that attorney of the court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
EVENING SCHOOLS.
Objections Raised to the Proposed
 Plan.

There is quite feeling in the outside districts against consolidating the even- ing schools. Heretofore night school was held in several districts. The dis appointment is found because scholars will have tn go such distance to one central school. It IS impossible for a large number who work m the factories and who finish work at six o'clock, to
 get home, have supper and return in time for the opening of the school. A committee will be appointed to see the board of education asking that pro- 1 vision be made for the outside districts. Reason The Change Was Made. A member of the evening school
 committee, who was to-day asked his
 views on the question said That the action of the committee in this matter has been based on the following extract | from the annual report, which was ac- cepted by the board of education and which was adopted at the annual town meeting of the Center School dis | trict held October 5, 1889.
 "For many years past this board has, | in compliance with votes passed at the
 annual school meeting, opened evening schools in various parts of the city. At first the results were very encouraging,
 but soon became less so, and for the last two or three years it has been obliged to
 report. not an absolute failure of these schools, but such small success that | it has been question whether further attempts to maintain free even 1 ing schools should be made. The ln- structors in these schools have been
 among our best and the district commit tee has on its part done everything
 necessary to make the rooms comfort | able and attractive.
 Yet every year several schools, though opening with crowd of pupils,
 are soon dismissed for want of numbers.
 It has been suggested that in the com
 ing winter an attempt be made to open
 one, or not at most more than two, evening schools,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
POLICE COURT.
Three Offenders Before the Throne
 This Morning.

This Morning.
 An old rounder was the first prisoner called this morning to answer the old Of fense of drunkenness Thirty days and costs in the town house was the sentence.
 George Smith, gentleman of color, was arrested for indecent exposure and breach of the peace. He denied the charges, but several ladies were in court who swore to the exposure. Officers Cahey and Sullivan arrested Smith on Central avenue. Thirty days in jail for indecent exposure and sentence suspend ed for breach of the peace was the pen | atty.
 James Brennan. youth r years old, hired team last Thursday of Andrew Sackett on Grove street, to drive to Vol colt. This was at o'clock in the after noon. At o'clock the team was brought into Norton's barn, the wagon being delipidated and the horse cut around the legs Brennan swore the horse ran away and threw him and companion out There being no evidence to con vince the court of the boys abusing the horse, Attorney Lowe who appeared fol him, asked for his discharge which wa: given,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21

The reason why 2 woman is afraid of a mouse is profound mystery-indeed, it has never been very clearly proven that she is. But some women are constantly in such a nervous, irritable condition that the slightest thing annoys and startles them. The cause of this unfortunate state of affairs is usually some functional derangement; some distress ing or painful irregularity, some derange- ment or peculiar weakness incident to her sex; or, it may be due to inflammation, ul- ceration or displacement, of some of the pelvic viscera, or to other organic lesions peculiar to her sex. From whichever cause 1t may arise, Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescrip- tion is a positipe remedy, so certain in it's curative results that it's manufacturers sell it. through druggists, under a guarantee of money, paid for it will be promptly re funded. As soothing and strengthening nervine, Favorite Prescription" is une- qualed and is invaluable in allaying and sub duing nervous excitability, irritability, ex- haustion, prostration, hysteria, spasms and other distressing. nervous symptoms com monly attendant upon functional and organic disease of the womb. It induces refreshing sleep and relieves mental anxiety and de spondency.
 Copyright, 1888, by WORLDS DIS. MED. ASSN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
RURGLARS AT WORK.
They Force an Entrance Into Collins Store on South Mnfn Street.

They Force an Entrance Into Colllns' Store on South Main Street. Waterburys gang of amateur burglars who have been off duty for several months are at work again. A week ago Baumgartners news room on Bank street was entered and the money drawer rihed. Last night William H. | Collins store. 135 South Main street was entered and S4 in change and quantity of liquor taken.
 At 1 o'clock this morning Officer Cahev made his usual examination of the premises and noticed that the hatch way in the rear of the building was closed. At three o'clock the officer dis covered the hatchway open and found other evidence that the place had re- ceived a visit from burglars. Mir Col lins was notified and found that en- trance had been effected into his store and the money drawers broken open. The burglars forced open the door at the head of the cellar stairway, which opens into hallway adjoining the store. They made an attempt to open one door leading to the store but were unsuccess- ful, the door being secured by heavy iron bar Another door was then forced from its hinges, but large re- frigerator was backed against the wall l again. The finally gained entrance by crawling through small window be tween the saloon and closet. After all | their labor the burglars secured only S4
 in money and a small quantity of liq- | uOr.
 They must have made considerable
 noise forcing open the doors and the
 wonder is that the people living uI
 stairs did not discover them at work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21

Handsome line of choice selected pres ents with unique patterns given with tea, coffee and baking powder. Special presents given with one pound of tea and two pounds of coffee on Wednesday and Saturday of each week at Union Tea company, 72 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
Tinted States Cases.

In the next week or ten days three more postmasters charged with selling stamps on credit to Palliser & Palllser of New York will be brought before Com missioner Wright. These will be the last hearings prior to the December term of court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
DINNAN,S WHITE HORSE. Was In the Stable the Night I
 Cronin Was Murdere d.

CHICAGO, November 21.-I n the Cronin trial to day Patrick Dinnan, owner of the celebrated white horse, said the horse was in the stable on the night Dl Cronin was murdered. This animal Is now one of the attractions in dime museum
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
JOHN DANAHER ARRESTED.

The police this afternoon arrested John Danaher for drunkenness. In his pocket they found a bottle similar to one taken from Collins store. Danaher is one of the young fellows who was implicated in the City hall burglary and it is very probable that he will be charg- ed with a similar offense in the police court tomorrow morning. He stoutly resisted arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
LOCAL LINES.

ATTENTION WoRKMEN Wanted 100 workmen to come and buy one of our S14 watches at S1 each week. LAKE, STRoBEL & Go, the jewellers.
 Go TO LADD's for reliable groceries All goods fresh and pure. 66 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
Meetings This Evening

Meetings This Evening. Albion Cricket club. Woman's Relief corps. Wadhams post, G. A. R. Waterbury Athletic club. Tunxis tribe, I. O. K. M. Barcelona council, K. of c. Harmony lodge, F. X A. M. Court Shields, A. o. F. of A. New England Order of Protection. Frederick Wilhelm lodge, K. of P. Waterbury Temperance Reform club. Ansantawae encampment, I. O. O. F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
Spending His Hone

Spending His Honeymoon in Jail. Adam Swetts of Bridgeport, was ar
 rested yesterday for having seduced a
 fifteen-yeer-old girl. He had been mar
 ried to another girl only a few hours at the time of his arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
Fl. J. FINN
 13 East Main Stu Irving Block
FOR SALE-

A house and lot on the corner of High and A Orenge streets. Must be sold at once. Also the residence just north, being the same place in which Thomas Conlon formerly lived Will be sold ar a bargain, Jusi look at tho Lalley farm in OakAil'e. It will be sold at bargain. See building lots on Laurel stLeet, Taylor avenue, Town Plot and Simonsville and in fact all parts ot the town. Just look at those places fronting Franklin and Denny streets. A beautiful sea shore cottage of eleven rooms in the center of Madison, Conn.,, with 1-2 acres of land. It l, near tho academy, church and park and IS well known by the Waterbury people as the T. "
 Meiss place. It will be sold cheap. In Farming ton Conn, very large lot in the best location in town. In Ansonia, Conn, house of rooms on Maple street will be closed out at a low figures Houses, farms and woodlands for sale in all dl rections. Inquire at
 D. H. Tismey's Real Estate Office, 131 BANK STREET,
 Tierney's Block, Waterbury, Coun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21

NOTICE,
 THERE will be a special town meeting
 for the town of Waterbury held at the district court room in the City hall on the 26th day of November A. D. 1889, at o'clock F. M. for the purpose of de termining if said town will unite with the city of Waterbury in providing suit able accommodations for holding sessions of the superior and district court.
 GEORGE A. EDUCATION, FREDERICK J. BROWN, Selectmen. Waterbury, Conn, Nov 21, 1SS9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21

GLOUCESTER, MASS, November 21- Frank Foster, a shipper in Storey & Stevens fish store received a fatal shock while turning out an electric light last pipht
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21

e Secretaries are requested to send Ill the dates of meetings of societies. lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21

DR. c. ". S FROST, 157 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
DR.: PIERcE'S PELLETS aasa assaaiss. s..'sss sqs

Laxative, or Cathartic, according to size dose. By Druggists, 26 cents vial.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-16
CoNTEMPTIBLE INDEED
The Work of Miscreant Mars the Trip
of the Canyasback

The Work of a Miscreant Mars the Trips
of the Canvasback.
History tells of many contemplate and
outrageous deeds, the motive for which could
only be attributed to "pure cussedness."
And, as usual, history goes on repeating it.
self. The gentlemen who own the trim
little naphtha launch Canvasback, the grace
and speed of which is pleasure to behold
as she skins up and down the river on
Sundays, have particular cause to regret
this fact.
For the past couple of weeks the owners
have experienced great trouble in running
the little boat, the usual elimination of a
days outing being that the oars had to be
called into use in order to get home. DR..
Ieobets, who handles the engine, was
puzzled at its actions and finally concluded
to give 1t thorough examination. 1t was
taken apart, but everything found intact.
Finally the doctor unscrewed the delicate
little valve which feeds the naphtha oil
into the engine, and to his establishment,
found therein handful of coffee beans
pressed down so tightly and closely that
the Oil could only be worked through il in
very small quantities,
The work was undoubtedly that of some
miscreant who thoroughly understood the
working of the machinery and well-knew
that this valve would be the most vulnera-
bic point to attack. The wonder is that
there was not an explosion and consequent
loss of life.
What could be the object OF this, the
owners are at a loss TO account. The boat
is used for pleasure trips only, and by
rlrl yTof 70 Narffa &c . H.
there could certainly be no objections to it
in regard to competition.
Upon removing the cause of the trouble,
the boat behaved in her wonted style, skim
ming along, like thing of life and with
out the slightest hitch.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-16
BRIEF NOTES.

The payroll of the State Printer for the
past two weeks amounted to 81, 1872 Is.
While alighting from vehicle yester
day Mrs. G. Q. Morse fell and was severely
bruised.
The Our Taste baseball club defeated the
Elk Groves at Elk Grove on Sunday. by q
score of Is to 6.
The California Fruit Union last night
sent out special train of eleven loaded
fruit cars for the East.
Deputy Sheriff Cassidy of San JOAQUIN
arrived yesterday, en- route to Folsom with
prisoner named John Callahan, sentenced
to three years for burglary.
The horses attached to the carriage of
u. a. Burr became unmanageable on Sun
day at Front and n streets and dashed
upon pile of coal. The carriage suf-
fered severely, but its occupants escaped.
Yesterday morning j. B Hughes, whose
place of business is on ] street. between
Fourth and Fifth, had a stroke of
paralysis. For time he was spechless
but later be got so that be could articu-
late. His advanced age renders his COM
pie.e recovery rather doubtful.
There is war in the Italian bootb;ack
community, and yesterday Joseph Borzoni
was arrested for disturbing the peace of
and battery upon the Boitano brothers, and
he has caused the arrest of A. Boitano and
&. Boitano tor disturbing the peace. The
parties hail from the same neighborhood in
sunny Italy, and appear to have brought
their home chickering's over to this country
for settlement.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-16
CHOSEN FRIENDS.
sacramento Council Pays a FraternaI
Visit to Clarksburg

Sacramento Council Pays a FraternaI
Visit to Clarksburg.
A company of twenty members from
Sacramento Council, No. SO, 0. c. F., made
fraternal visit on Saturday evening to
Merritt Council, No. 141, located at Clarks-
burg. Deputy Grand Councillor Charles 81
Denton installed the following officers for
the ensuing term: P. C. c., H. T. Higgins;
c., George H. Colby; V. c., Mrs. f. r. Web
Der; Secretary, Mrs. NJ. Waterbury; Treas.
urer, Mrs. G. Krull P, John Regenbogen:
NJ, George Cornish; W., Hattie Q. Peters;
g., ID. G. Webbar; S, G. A KrulI.
After the installation was concluded the
celebrated Peak Family gave an enter
tainment which was universally pro-
nounced, by those present, to be one of the
best that they had ever witnessed. Credit
is due to the following persons composing
the family: Mrs. Lee Peters, Leader; Mrs.
q. Lawlor, Miss Ray King, Miss Hattie
Peters, Miss L. Cornish, Mrs NJ, Water
bury, Miss l.. Lamountaine, Miss Hattie
Cave, Miss c. Hugaboom, Miss Eta Hins.
dale, Miss Annie Perkinkamp, Miss Julia
Colby. Organ accompanst, Z. Waterbury.
cornet accompanist, w. Colby.
Those present, numbering about seventy
i've, were then invited to sit down to a
most sumptuous banquet Speeches were
made by DR.. G. B. Glow, G. II. Denton, G.
d. Colby, A. Shoemaker, Mrs. l. W.
Marsh, John Shelton, Fred Ray and others.
Sacramento Council gave three cheers for
Merritt Council, which was returned BY
three rousiDg cheers. The Sacramento
folks started for the city at o'clock A. NJ.
each one overlooking with enthusiasm and
praise for the royal manner in which they
bad been received and entertained by their
Clarksburg friends.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-16
THE RAILROAD DILEMMA.

The New York Post, referring to the
difficulties the producers on this Coast
meet in finding markets wide enough for
the disposal of their products, and the dis
position to charge the trouble upon the
trans-continential railroads, points out
that not the railway companies but the
interstate commerce law is at fault. The
effort has been to impose upon the land
carriers strict and unyielding system of
charges. while certain competitors have
been placed under no retriction whatever.
The trans continental roads are thus placed
IN this dilemma If they make low rates on
through traffic the interior rate must also
be so low as to yield no revenue If the
rates are so high as to repay all around,
the competing routes not under regulation
take the through traffic that is essential
TO the operation of the overland roads, and
the marketing of Pacific products. This
IS an old statement and has been repeated
ly made, but that the Pos should take it
up now and treat it with disapproval of
the interstate commission, is anevidence of
an awakening sentiment at the East on the
subject, that promises well for the rectif-
cation of the blunder made when by legis-
islation it was attempted to divert from
their course the natural laws of trade. The
Posi- sensibly concludes that the difficulties
experienced by shippers and carriers are
properly chargeable to the interstate
commission blunder.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-16
Tn. C,os,Dc Of an Imp,rt.n, ou,,e,.


The blockade of port is rot more iniu.
rious TO lis commerce than even the tenn
porary obstruc ion of the bowels to the
health of the system. Constipation neces-
sary arrests the secretion of bile, impedes
and disorders digestion, aud poisons the
circulation. The safest ard most effective.
as it is slso the most genial. laxative and
enti-hilious medicine in existence is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, and it is more
than probable that its sovereign efficacy as
& preventive and remedy for intermittent
and remittent fever is largely due to its re-
formatory action upon the liver, an organ
prejadicislly involved in all malarial COM
plants. Persons with tendency also 10
rheumatic, neuralgia and kidney trouble
cannot do better than 10 antagonize il with
Hostetiers Stomach Buffers. which invari-
ably checks il 1T the oujsst The weak.
moreover, are invested with strength by
this fine inyigorant.