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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
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s'Wife for Wife,,
 A brilliant audience, composed of the elite of Brooklyn society, filled the Grand opera house last night to witness John A. Stephens in his new play, "Wife for Wife" The interest of the audience was aroused early in the first act by MT Stephens, realistic acting. From that point the interest increases slowly but surely, leading quite natu- rely up to the several powerful and thrilling climaXes. The applause was frequent throughout, MT Stephens being called before the curtain four times and at the end of the last act receiving quite an enthusiastically Citizen. At the opera house Christmas afternoon and evening.
 ssLa TOSca.''
 Fanny Davenport, than whom there is no more popular actress on the stage, will play a nights engagement at the opera house, Friday evening, appearing in the widely discussed and now famous play, by Victorien ;Sardou, entitled La Tosca." The production is prom ised to be given in it's entirety, with the same scenic investiture that will char acterize its run at the Star theatre, N. Y. the week following.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
THAT UNION STATION.

Hearing Upon the Matter to be Held
 January 21.
 The railroad commissioners in re- sponse to arequest from the city, have decided to give hearing in this city, on Tuesday January 21, upon the selection of a site for Union station and regard ing the placing of the Naugatuck and New England tracks side by side,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Would You Beliey,

The proprietor of Kemp's Balsam gives thousands of bottles away yearly? This mode of advertising would prove ruinous if the Balsam was not perfect cure of Coughs and all Throat and Lung troubles. You will see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Don't hesitate! Procure bottle to-day to keep in your home or room for imme- diate or future use. Trial bottle free at all druggists Large size soc and S1 ,OO DR D. A. TONNE, 74 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24

Those albums are nice, and prayer books still nicer, at Martin Bergln's. Toilet sets of the latest style ana thousand nice goods for presents at Martin Bergins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Burglars in will1mant1c.

WuLIMANTIC. December A.-Bur- glars entered the house of Charles F. Brisedorf last night, and made off with lot of valuable silverware, that had been in the family for a great many years and was treasured as an heirloom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24

The Acme Social club will keep open house from to 6 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, at. their rooms No 34 East Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-For New England Fair: warmer; westerly winds.
 For Eastern New York, Eastern pennsylvani; and New Jersey Warmer fair; southerly winds; light rain tomorrow. q For Western New York, Western Penn. sylvaaia, and West Virginia: Warmer; fair, followed by light rain during tho evening sOutherly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
A Policeman Assaultee.

A POI1Ceman ASSAu1CeE.
 Officer Cook of New Haven was as- saulted and badly beaten. by couple of roughs last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
FATALITY AT A FUNERAL.

Amount to be raised by tax, S149, ,340.C
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24

Da. 0. V. 5 s.nosr. 157 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24

Rev. Edward J. O'Reilly pastor o St. Stephens Catholic Church, Brook lyn, N. Y., is dead. Father O'Reilly was born in Ireland, about 63 years ago
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24

Wm. J. Mcdonald was found guilty, while insane. at St. John, N. B., of the m urder of Mrs. McRae, to whom he sent poisoned candy through the nQStQffica.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12
LOCAL SONS

I'm the hot sun yesterday. % coiotOd
youth spent the day pumping water
from the shaft of the Elghtisirtet tnn-
mel. on Eighth street between Broad
and Marshall. This wa. the only tisu
of work ON that much-talhei-of tunnel.
Work ON the eastern track of the City
Railway was Yesterday evening finished
and the street an graded nap to TWEEN.
tieth street. The track was Aid tO
Nineteenth and the dirt and stones Gu-
up Co Eighteenth.
Sir. j. b Elam has sold the estate
Conrad Siuer. adjoining the Theatre, oI
Mr. ". IA. Zimmerman. for --l,-Vi. 3D.
a horse died on the corner ol Main
and Belvilere streets at d p. VI. Wed
nesday. and yesterday morning tn'
dead animal had not been removed.
Who l- to be blamed
Mr. John Ta'lcy is in the c.iy ii'
wi'i throw open the ho.e. .. i'i' D.
Vista in tew day anl Dior .1 ODD.
public one of che most attractive noun
tain resorts i'm the State of Virginia
Mr.. r. J.. DeIoa. well known here ben
publishing circles. is home again.
Mr.. John D. B'ick. one OF .ne most
popular statesmen in the clothing .ne. ID
man Who has q host oft fleud- her. ani
controls large patronage. has accepted
q position with Wei-ku1Wn iirm m
Baltimore. and lett yesterday tDr Dos
new field of operations.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

The jury in the suit Of James Harper.
Of West Point Virginia. against j. l..
Slaughter. of Richmond. came into
court Yesterday morning and returned
a verdict IN favor Of the defendant.
The jury had been considering the case
since Tuesday evening.
The Jury IN the suit OF Dabney Fat
torsOn's administrator, against Decatur
Axtell, receiver of the Richmond and
Allegheny Railroad. came into court
yesterday, and one juror being with
drawn they were discharged. The case
was ordered dismissed. The counsel
for the railroad company offered TO pay
81 600 in full settlement of the claim,
and this was accepted by the plaintiff S
counsel.
). IL. Shay against a. ". CARRIER,
case continued until next term on mo-
ton Of the defendants.
Eight convicts were given second
term of five years for second ofenses,
and two cOnvicts were discharged ON
the second charge and sent back TO the
penitentiary to finish out their original
sentence.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

Mr.. Edward Bates. Assistant En-
giueer Of the city, last Sunday evening
took q drive out into the country.
taking along with him his wife and
family. The flies became very pesti-
ferrous and Mr.. Bates dismounted from
the vehicle and proceeded to pull some
bushes from the trees along the road
side for the purpose of placing
them in the horses hcad-gear lie
tackled poison oak. and to-day he is
a sufferer from the acute and aggra-
waiting effects of this noxious growth.
So common in our old Virginia fields
Both hands are bandaged and Mr.. Bites
facial developments give more evidence
of punishment now. perhaps. that either
Sullivan Is or kilrain's. lie is treating
II with proper remedies, and in the
course of q week or SO will he cured
from ever attempting TO handle the
fiery branches of the malicious oak
above mentioned.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

-, n;oo. West Point, Va. H. r.
Vannier. Burkevills, va Nc.
Broadnax. Manchester va, o. cnthrie
yev indianapolis, Ind >. u. u"s I'm,
West Point, Va; J. Is. fnppSni Fin.
bayIand Courthouse; X ~, 49, .,d
ysnna comfy. Va; Il. G. ROBERTS Sn'
robn A Cullen. Jr.. Richmond
Picbord !. Penner, Baltimore MO- - b
II - Groman Philadelphia. Pa; l.. ~
Lone Virginia: II. l.. Hoover ot"ur
ton. T. n. spain. Toledo. O.. T.. -
Trans and J. 4. Phillips. South BOSTON,
ToRp's Saul Helsby, Baltimore " u''
Al. Alexander. Georgia. , t Drn
ham. New York; j. T.. Donneii' ~ ga
cuse. y. y: Arthur ID. W. walton > rn'
wife. Virginia. w. W. ArchiDai" WI
folk. Va. William Hall, Boston, Mass
w. r. vaughn and wife. Nirginiia'
Mrs. Davies. Miss Davies. Mr.. DaN''7'
New York. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben. y. fiess-
ants Ashland. Va: John II. smith
Philadelphia. Pa. ". W. King Charlie"
A. Lacy. Baltimore. Md. George D.
Akors. Chicago. Ill..W. W. smith, "'
NJ. c.. j. J.. Powell, Holloway
Va: d. j. Gregory Louis..yn,,e'
Ky. w. Gitoston. New YORK
l.. O. Dawson. Thomas J. ohipmain'
Louisville. Ky. j. W. Mcclellan. Ala
bama: j. G.. Linsday. North Caroili,n..a.'
John j. Mapp, New York: G.. ID W DE-
son. Philadelphia. Pa. Thomas John
son. Baltimore. Nd; y. Lowenbaum'
New York. b W. Child, Bost Do. Mass
A. ID. Writer'S. Christanburg. Va.
James A. Fishburn and wife, Naynes-
b0rO. Va.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12
THE MILITARY ENTERTAINED.
They 60 Down the River ~ the Guests
of Mayor EIiySOn.

Mayor Ellysou a short while ago IN
vited the various military companies of
the city to be his guests on q trip down
the river. Yesterday evening was the
date set.
In response 10 this invitation. the
various companies Of the First Regi-
ment, the Light infantry Blues. the
Stuart Horse Guards aud the How
tiers all went down the river yoster-
day evening on a barge. In addition
10 the soldiers were several field Off
GERS and number Of other invited
guests, including several ladies.
The party proceeded down the river
to a point considerably below Warwick
Park and then returned. landing al
tho park. There the Mayor made a
address Of welcome in his felicltous
manner. Refreshments were served.
a good time was had both on the
barge and at the park. The entire
party returned to the city before IL
0 clock.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

bid on the lote on the north side OF
Hull street, nearest the city. and just
opposite the county school building.
The first bid was one dollar loot
but 1t quickly ran up to five. and was
finally knocked out to Mr.. X. Bufiool
TAYLOR OF Richmond, who took three
lots at seven dollars and a hall per
front foot.
Other lots AT the old Burfoot House.
where there are some pretty. trees ALEC
bought 81 per foot. Some OF these
were purchased by Mr.. james J..
Bradley. The lOwet price for any OF
the lots was $3.50 per foot. The sale
will be continued from time to tllne
until ali the property is sold. The
prices obtained are considered very
good. The property Is situated Just
beyond the city Limits. and 1t ~ under
stood that most Of those VINO bought
yesterday will soon begin TO build
houses thereon. There Is a demand Tor
small residences in and around Man
chester, and property is steadily IN
creasing M value. II - more OF
steady and healthy growth than "a
boom. The auctiOneers who have the
property i'm charge are Mossrs. a. J..
Adamson q Co.. and Messrs. Augustine
ROYAL d Co.. and a. j. Bradley & Go.
Last night was the time fixed for
holding ward meetings TO elect dele
gates to the State and Legislative Con
ventions. Meetings were only held.
however, in two wards-the Third and
Fourth. In the Third ward the follow
ing were chosen delegates to the State
Convention Thomas J. Smith and w.
T. Pitt; alternates. j. 9. Holt and L. a.
Davidson. TO the Legislative C0nven-
ton X. G.. Broaddus and J.. &. Clop-
ton. delegates: Floyd Bass and d. T..
Redford. aternates. Fourth ward
Delegates 10 the State and Legislative
Conventions j. i. Bradley. ID. l.. Pull
liam and A. G.. AttkissOn. The follow
ing were elected members Of the City
Central Committee: ID. J.. TOney. j.
+. Jewett and John Utz. ID. J.. 1oney
was elected ward superintendent. y. j.
Weisigcr, secretary; and a. j. Bradley
treasurer.
A TINES reporter asccrtalncd late last
night from a gentleman just from Chcs-
teriield that the jury i'm the case Of
John Jones, charged with the murder
Of Alexander Cotton had brought in a
verdict Of guilty of involuntary man
slaughter and fixed his punishment at
four years IN the penitentiary. The
TINES was unable TO ascertain whether
a motion for new trial was made.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

! am told by a gr0at-rrandson of tho
chief justice Of IL scene between Na.h-
ington aud Marshall 30 1905. towh.eh
the date that OF tao year before Wash.
inston's death-lcnds emphatic interest
Marshall was summoned To Mount N,r-
non, and arrived there late one evening
70 find the general urgently determined
that he should enter congress. q move %
which, for many reasons, Marshall was
opposed For hours tho argument went
on, neither yielding his strong viii o. the
other At Last, in some heat. Washing
ton ended the conference by wishing bis
guest an abrupt good night 40 sunrise.
next morning. Marshall arose. intending
70 make his way to the stables and ride
OF, trusting 10 timc % heal the breach
between two tried and trusted friends.
In the grounds he encountered the gcn-
eral, who, suspecting his purpose. had
risen earlier. Extending h.s hand,
Washington asked his young friends
pardon for the expressions De hI used
tho night before. then smiling. inquired
what he was now about 70 d..
DO" said Marshall. moved e. tho
heart, as he gripped thc generals hand
why, sir, | am going e. congress. '-
Mrs Burton Harrison
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

The following deeds Of bargain and
sale were recorded yesterday IN the
Chancery Court.
Maria Jackson and others to Martha
Cook. - feet on south side Of Duval
corner Of Judah. improved $500; Man
tina Cook TO Maria jackson. ID feet ON
south side Of Duyal near Judah, inn
proved. $500. Ellen Meredith tO James
Aston Cabcll, 10 feet on north side of
High near Pine. improved. also ID feet
on north side of High near Pine. i'm
proved, II. $50. b. T. Crump. special
commissioner, to George G. White, -
feet on east side 81 fourth between
Duval and Baker, improved. S2,215.
The following were recorded IN Hen
rico:
II. T.. Lee Camp, G.. v. No. I. TO
Thomas ~ O 'Kecfe, 81 feet ON east side
Boulevard. between Hanover and Ivy.
II 30. Isaac Thalhimer to Thalhimcr
Brothers. undivided One-half interest
in 3ll feet on Cary. between Sycamore
and Straw berry; also. 20 feet on south
side Marshall near Adams 40. Z west
to correct error, 50.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12
President. who was getting quite old
was very much excited over It,"
THE RACES YESTERDAY.
The past Flyers NJ monmouth Park.
Entries for Brighton Hcnch 40 Day

The following is the result Of the
races at Monmouth Park yesterday. and
the entries at Brighton Beach for To-
day. a. telegraphed to the Turf ES-
change:
First race. three fourths OF a mle.-
Jaw +. Dee first. Benedictine secont.
Fnzroy third. Time i:3it.
Second race. three-fourths Of mile
S.. James first. Ravelo second, Muci-
age third. Time l.2O.
Third race. one and One-fourth miles.
Monument Oak Stakes. IS enorita
first. FIdes second, Meriden third. Tim,
2IGi.
Fourth race. one and three-fourth
miles. Monmouth Cup Stakes. - Fl.
renzi first. Raceland second. No third
horse. Time 1910.
Fifth race. three-fourths 81 a mile.
Selling Vivid first. Spectator sec
ond. Adolph third. Time l:l7i.
Sixth race, one and one-fourth
miles.-My Fellow first. Cynosure Sc
ond. Bell Air third. Time l.is.
fvmr FoH nEoHroN BEACH TODAY.
Fn.t rce. lle mfi0nes-Nlamie H.. l15.
lfIaua. Il1. May Qgecn. il5, Ecclnre. 49,
Congress. J 10. l.ufUfH. / (. AiHlOf Tom, !.
IUiy Kinney. lf1. Cecilia. los.
Second race. fnr.f-iNufth~ OBJ mile. "seli-
Inl. Khar0u. no. Goldfish. ~. MacHuiry.
II.. Ifflr Aitin lu1 chapman. lu6, Meade.
fub. yuN-.t. JOB. America. 100 Luis Jake.
Iuf. Ic.gHNI-. lut. liHiecr. lI2. Miss tOIy.
&C.. finf scotch, 90, Little Barefoot %, tun-
-Ir. 90.
I.Irf race. one AND Orc-nilnfn miles
WI.rI. lI-. ovid. -. First Attempt log;
lta...fir0 Jos. Sour Mash. lu- A4 own.
lnI. IlLltI.Nl. -uinltDiu. go.
f.lItI rIcr. ONE IuIle EOS IIiue prospect
III. GImrr. ll1. Tornado, lIl; Al Reed
100. lae1. Jos. NisIiauf, luj, Refund. lu1'
-tfn-.. lul.
IIrh llce ono mile. ".elliug Top Save
yer.IIn. Jinl.f Jos, Pirate. in5. George
fHrnHtf. lul. lutuftv. Jos. Dave r., 100.
Henry George 100. Rink. 100,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

Mr.. A.. Il. Bohannon. treasurer Of
Surry county. was at the Capitol In his
official capacity yesterday.
The red foxes that spoilt the appear
ance of one of the prettiest and most
frequented walks ia the Capitol Square
have been removed to a more congenial
locality. The only time a red fox ever
looked pretty was when be was spin
ming ahead OF pack Of hounds across
field, forest. and stream. followed by
hungry huItsmeu.
The pretty little doe fawn < ven 10
Mr. Alcock by tho treasurer Of Greeu-
Vile county, Mr.. Bate, is thriving
splendldly. and is daily admired by
OF people who pass through the
Capitol Square
The Governor was hard at work in
his Office yesterday. and created several
new nolaries public.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12
MANCHESTER NEWS.
N r sale Of Lots in the Burfooi Tract
PcranmnI anu IoIIIIcnI.

Mrs. Milbry, who lives at Cersley :
Grove, ON upper Hull street, lost an IN
teresting little child by death yesterday
morning.
Miss Maggie Walden, Of Buck Hill,
who has been visiting at Riverside, IN
Charles City, returned home yesterday
afternoon. She was accompanied by
Mrs. DOuthat.
Chairman Robertson, Of Chesterfield,
has directed that a meeting OF the Dem
ocratic voters OF Manchester district be
held some time between the 9Th and
the eth to select delegates TO the State
and legislative conventions. Three
delegates will be sent TO each conven.
ton. The meeting will probably be
held on the 10Th.
Miss Lizzie Baylor, of Norfolk, is
visiting friends in Manchester.
The sale Of the well-knOwn BurfOot
tract, embracing two hundred and
seycnty-nne lots. and heretofore de-
scribed in the advertising columns Of
the TIMES, commenced yesterday after
noon at . o clock.
Mr. Augustine Royal, one of tho
read the advertisement,
described the property, and asked for a |
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

The poor brutes who have TO pull
heavy loads up our steep grades and
over our rocky streets have a hard time
when the heat beats upon them at
blood tide. This is particularly true OF
the streetcar service where horses are
used. The teams afc fed with an
abundance of uouri,hing grain food
i'm order 90 strengthen them. and this.
while meant for the best. does not an
swcr i'm extremely hot weather.
Five or siX horses belonging 10 the
Richmond City Railway have died
within the last TWO OF three DAYS. and
there are others reported TO be played
ont.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12
RATES OF INSURANCE.

The Chairman said he had been IN
formed that the rates Of insurance on
certain property here were higher than
the rates ON similar risks M other cities
Of other States.
Mr.. Henry Phillips said he knew
this % boz fact. 10 Was fact IN biz
own case.
Ar Pleasants responded that the
Board n Underwriters had looked into
the rate rs % the row where the store
n Phillips & Stein Is located, and they
found d. q fearful cOnditiOn-full OF
straw and other c0mDustlbles.
Mr. Phillips said that there was no
more straw there than was necessary
o. the proper conduct Of the business.
aud the rate was much higher than on
similar businesses IN Baltimore. lie
submitted the following resolution.
which vas adopted.
Whereas. it is reported 20 this Cham
Der that insurance companies doing
business in this city charge much higher
rates for the same classes OF insurance
thanare charged by the sans Insurance
companies IN other cities having 10 bet
ter fire department than Richmond has
therefore be- it
ResOired, That the comaittee on in
formation and statistics be, and It is
hereby, directed 10 inquire into this
matter and report % this body what &C
ton Is best to be taken in regard there
to.
An excuse was presented for the alb
sence from this meeting Of Mr. 5. W.
Irayers. aud the Chamber then adj
jOurned.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12
Hotel Arrivals.

The following were the arrivals yes
tcrday at the different hotels
AMERICAN HOTEL-C. 4. Hamil-
ton. Marunsville, Va; +. A.
Schumpert, South Carolina; J. z.
Wales. Virginia T. +. Turner, Buck
ingham county; X. p. Harleston. Vir-
gina, G.. j. Newman. Luray. Va; c.
l.. Morrison, West Point, Va; j. a.
Briggs. Richmond. Va; William Seay
city: Thomas II. Duke. West Virginia;
j. W. Smith, T. b. Emery, Virginia;
;. I. Marett. Westminster, =. c.; A.
I. Easaw. Woodland, n. c.;
j. a. Harris, Danville, Va. 4;
l.. .. Davis, Powhatan: county, Va. ,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

On tine lcit side of Church lIlll ave
enue. going east between Tweuty-third
and Iwenty-four.h streets. Us what has
been known 20. "Ayenue Lake. ' IL D.
abouteighl feet deep. and nas been used
by tine boys of the neighborh0od as q
bathing pond. The presence Of this
lake OF water has been source Of COM
plant bY The residents of the neighbor-
hood. Yesterday old 80. = engine.
which bias been pumping out cellars m
shockoo creek valley. went over there.
ami viii this incoming begin empting
Che lake and thereby remove the nui-
-4Ucr
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

This hot weaihsr should remind the
public of the suffering poor. The
ladies of the Ice Mission beg contribu-
tons for that laudahle object. They
have many appeals for ice from per
sons unable 20 get IT,. Contributions
can be left at either Of the newspaper
Offices. or at Golfers on Broad street
or Il. l.. Christian * Co. ;. Main street.
Aid is wanted. and right away.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

The County Court was in session yes
teiday Il short while.
The suit of w. Wickham against c.
L.'McCou. for the possession Of Ger
tain piece of land. The jury decided
IN favor of the plaintiff.
The grand jury will be in session To-
day.
The oyeIseors Of the poor met and
'uudry bills.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12
one Hundred Coal Cars.

An agreement was recorded in the
Chancery Court Yesterday between the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
and {. H. Coster, trustee. for the pur-
chase Of one hundred coal ears by in
sialments. The aggregate price j, So.
coo.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

Mr. Arthur Gum exhibited at the
TMRs Office yesterday morning young
duck which was Matched by hen.
The duck had two perfectly developed
heads, one body and eight legs. l.
lived short while and was such a
TRANCE freak Of nature that Mr.. Gum
put it in alcohol for preservation.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-07-12

Come Join our watch and dla,
moud clubs. sc. and 81 Ter week
Drawings Satur, ay. SpOrr X SPOlr.
b II Eat Broad street.