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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,.
Representative O'Neill of Waterbury
 Looked Upon as a Leader.


 HARTFORD, Jan 9.-The democratic lived. MT States of New Haven pre- sided and Edward $. Cleveland of Hart ford was made the nominee for presl- dent pro tenn of the senate. The demo- cratic house caucus would have been equally short but for an unexpected event. MT Graves surprised his fellow democrats by some remarks i'll favor of a tax on collateral inheritances, and in troduced Representative O,Neill of Waterbury. who surprised the caucus still more by some extended remarks on the same subject. It gave MT O'Neill certain prominence. Rumor has 1t that he aspires to be the leader of his side of the house. That honor will be contested by Mir Hyde of Hartford. who received the compliment of the caucus nomination for speaker. Charles w. Comstock of Montville will receive the democratic votes for clerk and F. Wood of Cornwall is the nominee for assistant clerk.
 The republican caucus was held in the | hall of the house. they being a maj jority, and following the regular custom, and | the democratic caucus was held Tn the senate chamber. The senatorial caucuSes l were held in the senate ante-rOOm. John H. Perry of Fairfield received the repub- lican nomination for speaker and Samuel | \. Eddy of Canaan was nominated for clerk in the senate William J. McCon- vile was nominated for clerk by the re- publicans and Senator Coffin of Middle | town received the nomination for presi- | dent pro tenn.
 The general assembly convened at the capitol at 10 o'clock this morning. Secre- tarv of State Hubbard called the senate to order, while the house was opened by Hon H. w. R. Hoyt of Greenwich, speaker of the last house. As there was no election of state officers by the people in November report to that effect was made by the committee on canvass ot votes for state officers. A resolution was then passed affirming the report of the committee and naming an hour on Thurs day for the two houses to meet in joint convention to elect the state officers by ballot
 It is thought that the session will be a protracted one. That of 1887 was from the 9th of January to Thursday, the 18th of May covering d period of four months and fourteen days, with about seventy five days of actual session for the house and about sixty-fi for the senate, the latter body frequently avoiding tn. Friday session. An adjournment vii probably not be reached before the ls' of June.
 There is one contested election. The contest comes up from the thirteenth senatorial district. w. B. Hubbell ,dem
 ocrat of Norwalk, will contest the sea
 of l.. $. Catlin, republican. of Stratford } This contest Is not SO much to decide tn senatorial election as to bring out tn
 figures of the Westpcrt vote in the dis ) puted election in the Fourth congres
 sional district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
A BOARD OF TRADE,
The Initial Steps Toward Forming
 Permanent Organization.


 The very important matter of organiz- ing a board of trade in this city, which has been advocated through the local press for several years, has at last forced itself upon the attention of a number of prominent citizens, and a meeting to ef feet permanent organization has been called for Wednesday, January 16 The following call for the meeting explains it's object:
 The undersigned realize the necessity of some concerted action on the part of the citizens of the city of Waterbury to foster, encourage.and develop the mer cantile and manufacturing interests of our city and its suburbs: 10 inculcate just and equitable principles of trade; to | establish and maintain uniformity in commercial usages: to collect, preserve and circulate useful information con- corning the city, its trade industries, and advantages; to study the workings of | the great systems of transportation upon which our commercial and industrial prosperity so much depends, and to en- deavor to remedy, by all proper means, the defects and abuses therein, so far as they injuriously affect our interests; to obtain fair and equitable rates of freight to and from Waterbury and prevent if possible discrimination in favor of other cities: to secure the abatement of vexa- tious and unjust charges, and insure prompt settlement of damages on goods shipped; to encourage wise and useful legislation, and oppose the enactment of laws which might in juriously affect our manufacturing and commercial inter- ests, to forward the improvement of Waterbury by the erection of needful public buildings and generally to strive to increase the wealth, industries. influence, trade and popu- lation of the city of Waterbury and its suburbs. The experience of other cities in our state has proved that the most practical scheme by which these results can be obtained is board of trade.
 We therefore recommend that the citizens of this city interested in the matter meet in Music hall on Wednesday evening, January 16th for the purpose of deliberating as to the advisability of organizing such board.
 J. s. Elton, F. J. Kingsbury, s. w. Kellogg. Israel Holmes, T. 1. Driggs, D. B. Hamilton, l.. I. Munson, F. B. Rice, E. T. Turner, H. l.. Wade, D. $. Plume, F. l.. Curtiss, Geo E. Terry, J. R. Smith, A. $. Chase, E. L. Bronson, H. A. Mathews, E. L. Frisbie, jr., E. c. Lewis, G. s. Parsons, H. H. Peck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Dan Shannon of Bridgeport received an offer from the Louisville club, of the American association, to play second base for that club next season. New ark has been negotiating with Shannon for some time past to manage, captain and play second base for that team next season, and he is undecided which offer to accept.
 The 30 hour foot race which will be started at Qulnnipiac rink, New Haven, tomorrow night promises to be the largest and most successful ever held in that city. Peter Golden of New York, who holds the American record for 50 hours, will be among the contestants. His record is 4S0 miles. There are 20 entries, only two of which are local pedestrians. The Bangor Ghost" as he is called, will be among the sprinters and can be depended upon to make fun for the spectators.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS.


Johnson tS slavin's MinstreIs.
 The historic Star theatre was reopened last night with Johnson 6 Slavin's min strels. The entertainment was refined and pleasing throughout. There were many new scenes and sayings, and the large audience was delighted. Carroll John son and Bob Slavin's songs and jokes, and Hughey Dougherty's talk on the tariff were particularly we'll received.-New York Advertiser. At the City hall Thursday night
 Bennett tS Moulton.
 Every seat in the opera house was oc- cupied last evening at the presentation of ''The Beggar Student by the Bennett & Moulton company. The opera allows of greater possibilities both in acting and singing than "Boccaccio,' and there was a noticeable improvement over Monday evenings entertainment. 1.-The Bohemian Girl" prettier opera than which it is hard to find, will be presented tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
HallOO Central.

Give me, please, Shoninger's Music store Say Central, wont you please trans: init the message to them-they are such reliable house it is really..not even neces- sary to examine their Pianos-that I want them to send me a fine Weber Upright just like the one they sold Miss c, a neigh Dor of mine. It is just elegant both in style finish and tone-and say, Central, tell them I shall expect hne stool and scarf as gift, one of the inducements they make for the holidays. Shoninger's is the only company that favors customers in that direction, but the other dealers, poor fellows they Are so poor prefer to buy of reliable house one that 1 know will be here right along and always makes every promise good.
 This manner of buying piano may seem queer to some readers, but we assure you business has been done with us exactly on this plan, while some agents chase customers meeting them ct every cross road in season and more often out of season, until the customers are afraid their com panions will think they sre in debt to the agents. shoninger by honorable straight forward dealings steps in and makes the sale. Avoid such.. h..agents. They are considering your pocketeook more than the quality of the goods they are trying ito | sell you. We have 10 state agents, no | county agents or town agents, because we combine all that ourselves under one head | Manufacturers and state agents, and save you at least two profits. Extra induce ments for the holidays.
 | Please examine onr stock.
 B. SHONINGER & co.
 GEO L. PELHAM, Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
After Many Years.

Mrs Rildskoff, nee Miss Carrie Medley, has just created a sensation ill Bridge port by returning to her mother after IS years absence. Carrie went away from home when a fair girl of IS summers and married the rich cattle king Rind- skotf in New York, who was there on business. Nothing was heard from her until her return home last week, when she accidently dropped in on her mother, who was seated by the fire pondering over her lost daughter who had left IS years ago. Her rich cattle king hu3- band died and left her S2O,000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
Eight Killed and Many Injured.

PTTTSBURG Jan 9.-The building oc- cupied by Req Brothesr and T hR. Weldon & company collapsed this noon without warning. Several adjoining buildings were crushed by the falling walls. Eight people were killed outright and 3S were hurt, six of them fatally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
JUDGE GILLETTE RETIRES.
The Books of the Probate Court
 Turned Over to Judgc Phelan.


 Yesterday Charles W. Gillette retired from his position as judge of the pro bate court over which he has presided wears. During his fourteen years as judge he has settled hundreds of estates and in every instance he has given per feet satisfaction MT Gillette was elect ed judge of probate in November. 1870, succeeding Henry I. Boughton in July. 1871. At the election held ill 1875 Guernsey $. Parsons was elected and took charge of the office until July. 1875, when he was succeeded by Elisha Leavenworth. Mr Leavenworth held the office for one year. when Mir Gillette was elected only to be succeeded by Mir Leavenworth in January. 1877 In 1876 the legislature changed the law. making the term of the judge of probate for two years. and MT LeavenwOrth held the office for two years. giving way to Mir Gillette. who came into power again in January, 1879. and has held the office until the present time.
 This morning the newly elected judge of probate. Ellis Phelan. and his clerk. MT Cassin, took charge of the office and were made acquainted with the workings of the office by the retiring judge. Mir Gillette retires with the good will of the citizens who have known how Phelan takes hold with the best of good wishes for his success. He is an able lawyer. a concentrations worker and a man in every way capable to fill the position to which he has been elected Mir Cassin is a popular young man and will make a good assistant to Judge | Phelan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
Forced Out in Quick Time,

Hirsh, the manufacturing clothier at 1851 Bank street, being compelled to vacate February 1, is slaughtering S35, ,O00 worth of clothing at a tremendous sac rifce. The goods are going for less than manufacturing cost and the bargains are numerous and great. A rare chance for the people of Waterbury.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent Clothing com pany. 1354 Bank street. LOOK FOF THE WHITE FRONT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
A Horse Railroad for NauUatuck.

It is not known to the people of Naugatuck that several of her most prominent citizens have drawn up a petition to be presented to the legislature asking for a charter to build a street railroad in that town, to be run either by electricity or horses. The petition has been forwarded to Hartford and it is ex- pected that before one year has elapsed Naugatuck will boast street railroad. The proposed line will run from Union City to Millville,a a distance of three miles and will pass through several of the principal streets. Millville is in the southwestern part of the town Of Nauga- tuck and contains about 700 inhabitants, who work in the rubber factories and have to walk a considerable distance to and from their work. Union City also part of the town, has about 300 in- habitants, the majority of whom work in Naugatuck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09

Lake, Strobel & Go, successors to D. c. Callender, have this day received fifty silver watches. Give us call and we will show you what we can give you from S1O to SIS. 1 and 5 Exchange place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic can be used with perfect safety az 1t contains no deleterious matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09

Meetings This Evening. Harmonic Benevolent Association. Steuben Lodge, D. O. H. Amphion Club. Court Shields, A. O. F. Clark Commandery, k. T. Kellogg Lodge, F. X A. M.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09

Waterbury Medical Institute. 52 Bank street, electric and magnetic treatments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09

DR. c. w. s. FROST. 137 Bank street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-09
Florida oranges and lemons and nal aga grapes very fine at Ladd's.
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

sS Secretaries requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies. lodges and clubs, and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights
The Washington critic., 1889-04-13
CITY AND SUBURBAN.

The funeral of Eugene Blondcll will
take place tomorrow afternoon at Rock
Creek Cemetery.
"A business meeting Of the Grldiron
Club was held to-day at 1 o'clock at the
Washington Office of the Cincinnati Com
mcrcidi- Gazette.
The Woodmont Rod and Gun Club has
added ten new members to It's rolls. They
are preparing for the fishing season aud
planning number Of outings up the river.
The Bethel Literary aud Historical AS
sociation will celebrate with appropriate
ceremonies the emancipation of the slaves
IN the District. An Grafton will be delivered
by Fred. Douglass at the Metropolitan A.
Me. Church on Tuesday evening.
Company G, Washington Light Infantry
Corps, held preliminary competitive drill
last night for the purpose of selecting gtwo
members to compete for the Marion Rifles
medal. Sergeant b. 4. Kricknor aud Pr-
vate E. j. Taylor were the winners.
Charles W. Waldron, through his at
torneys. Cole & Cole, has entered suit
against Dickinson & Thurber to recover
SSlc50 The defendants were formerly his
counsel, and he claims that they failed to
turn over TO him the entire sums realized on
certain bonds.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-13

The details for the parade on Emancipa-
tion Day were arranged ut a meeting last
night. The parade is to form at IL o'clock
next Tuesday at Rhode Island avenue aud
Fourteenth street and New Jersey avenue
and Fifth street. The parade is to start at
noon, and the line of march is to be down
Rhode Island avenue to Massachusetts, ave-
nue., to 7 street, to Twcnty-ninth street, to
Pennsylvania avenue, to the Executive
Mansion, where, entering through the west
gates, the parade viii be reviewed by Presi-
dent Harrison from the White House por-
tico. From the Executive Mansion the
procession will move down Pennsylvania
avenue to First street, First street to the
District buildings, where 1t will be re-
viewed by the Commissioners of the Dis
tiict; thence up First street to Indiana ave-
nue., to the City Hall, where 1t will also he
reviewed by the chief marshal. Rev. W.
ID. Demick, ID. d., of New York will de.
liver an Grafton at the Fourth Baptist
Church at 7:30 o'clock In the evening. A
feature of the parade is to be company
composed entirely of females.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-13

Mr.. Dan Lockwood of Bufralois about re-
tlrlng from the Office of L. s. District At
tomey to make way for Republican. Ms
Lockwood enjoys the distinction of having
nominated Mr.. Cleveland for every Office for
which he ever successfully contcndcd His
big law practice and financial enterprises
are enough to keep him busy without pub
lie Office, and he says. ss y
al am glad to be relieved of official re-
sponsibilty. There Is no profit or honor In
being District Attorney. While regret
the defeat of our party last fall reiin-
quish my position with pleasure. Our com
munity is quite prosperous, with good pros
poets ahcadn
"What do your people say about Clevc-
lands not returning TO Buflalo?n
"There is no feeling whatever about
IT, lie never took any interest In
social affairs, and therefore will not
be missed from those circles. Nat,l-
rally many OF our people would have
liked to have had him make his home there,
but, as he is still comparatively a young
man, they recognize the fact that he doesn't
want to be idle at his time OF life, and that
New York Is a more profitable place for
him TO practice law in than Buffalo. New
York Star.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-13


nous Religious Ceremonial.
"Mysiery and Passion Plays; Their tcu-
dancy TO Arouse Religious Emotions" !" was
the subject Of lecture delivered yesterday
afternoon at the Columbian University by
Professors. q. Wilkinson. A large audience
listened attentlvely 60 an interesting de-
sciiption Of a journey made over the noun
t6ins OF Bavaria TO the little village of
Obcrammergau, where the passion play is
performed every ten years.
There are two other mystery plays OF this
class still remaining, one performed during
holy week In Spain and the other about
Christmas In Mexico. These, however, are
very crude, and the only one that makes any
pretense OF giving clear and connected
drama OF all the principal events in the
life of the Saviour Is this one at Oberan-
mergau.
The entire play lasts eight hours, and Is
participated In by over 200 actors. 1t Is
divided into eighteen grand divisions, and
each division consists OF three parts: First,
q prologue Of the chorus; second living
pictures, or tabeaux from the Old Testa-
ment; third, scenes from the new. The
character OF the play throughout is so
thoroughly devotional and religious that il
docs not provoke n smile at all irrcverent,
or one which would In the slightest degree
detract from the solemnity Of the scene.
The spectacle In every particular is such rs
to draw out the purest and best feelings of
the heart, and to leave one with the impress
sion of the Saviour and the holy personagcs
of the Bible that will ever take the place of
all teachings, all pictures, all statuary.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-13
n
TRANSFORMATION

OOME four weeks ago we had o:-
v casion to call down at the Double
Combination to see Mr.. KAUF-
MAN regarding an advertisement
about the Great Fire Sale. For
nearly the entire day we were unable
to secure an interview on account of
hundreds of customers, who were
more eager to buy than he was to
sell. Such confusion existed for
nearly four weeks, and thousands OBJ
tanned wonderful bargains which, per-
chance, they may never find again.
Yesterday was the beginning Of the
Spring Opening Of the above estab-
Iishment, and we were invited to call.
Well, such transformation we
thought was utterly impossible. In
stead Of damaged goods strewn all
over the different floors and the front
covered with big cotton signs, every
thing looked neat and fresh-an entire
new stock met our gaze, each depart
ment displaying its Special Novelties,
the most lin portant of which was the
Partisan Millinery. 1t surprised US to
see such elegant taste and selections.
There were the Elsemen, the Mar
quise, the Vslrosa, the Pcnnant and
the Directoire, all decorated and
trimmed par excellence. A great
many orders were left while we were
there, and some bought from the dis
play. There was. little ripple of ex-
citement which attracted our atten-
tion, and that was at the Drapery,
Lace and Net counter. From what
we heard we understood that these
goods were being sold at very low
prices.
The Opening will be for three days
more. This and the Cut Prices COM
bined will continue, no doubt, to draw
the crowds, not alone for this occa-
sion, but for the entire season, as we
were told that no stone will be left un-
turned to make this year the greatest
ever known in the history of
The Washington critic., 1889-04-13
Now York Inauguration Celebration
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the better accommodation of the
large number of people who desire to wit
ness the elaborate ceremonies arranged for
the celebration Of the Centennial Anniver-
sary OF the Inauguration of General Wash
ington as first President of the United
States IN New York on April 90 aud 30 and
May the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
villsell excursion tickets to New York
from all principal stations on It's system be-
twoen April ~ and May inclusive at three
t3l cents per mile. The rate from Washing.
ton for the round trip will be 1854, and
proportionate rates from all other stations.
Tickets are good only for continuous pas
sage on through trains to New York from
April % to May l, but no tickets will be
sold on May for any trains arriving In
New York later than noon Of that day. Re
turning the tickets will be good for contin-
uous passage on trains leaving New York
on April ~ to May 6, inclusive.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-13
High School improvements.

Plans for a large addition to the High
school building are being prepared and
will be ready for advertisement in week
or so. The addition will extend toward
7 street i94 feet In the basement will be
the armory, 26 by rs feet In size The first
floor will contain four class rooms, 25 by 80
feet In size, aud a study hall, 32 by IS feet.
The second floor will have five class room
and study hall Of the same size as those
on the first floor. On the third floor there
will be two class rooms aud chemical
laboratory. Tho addition is to cost not
more than 100000
The Washington critic., 1889-04-13
Lying at Death,s Door.

Captain Conrad Faunce, sr., the Oldest
fisherman on the Potomac River, suffered q
stroke Of paralysis yesterday while he was
ON his way to his flshing-ground down the
river. He is ~ years old, and this is the
third stroke he has suffered He has been
engaged IN the Potomac fisheries for forty
great assistance to the Union soldiers.
James NJ, Curric, formerly Collector Of
Customs IN Florida, is lying very i'll at his
residence, l03 Second street northwest. For
s1me time Mr.. Currie has been engaged IN
newspaper work, and he Is also promi-
Eeni member Of the q. A. u. There are
lut soant hopes for his recovery.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-13
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The Washington critic., 1889-04-13

This popular installment establishment, at
nsn and 0}e seventh street n. w, Is roCeivlngi its
full supply OF spring and summer goods, VIZ:
All sizes and qualities of rcfrlgcrators, lcsir-
able bedroom sets in solid oak also new
funitiugs, baby carriages, carpets. otc, Par.
ties desiring To furnish their houses can find
anything they might want In Rudden's ona
cash basis with easy weekly or monthly pay
nCnts TO suit the purchaser.