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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Ether Intoxication.

The curious habit of taking ether as an int6xicant is becoming dangerously prev alent in the north of Ireland. The resi- dent physician of Londonderry Lunatie asylum states that quite number of cases of insanity have been produced by the:constant use of this drug. One whole sale druggist in Dublin sends hundreds of pounds worth north every year. On &C., count of its extreme volatility the intoxi- cation it produces is so transient that q person may get gloriousiy drunk and be- come completely sober again in couple of hours. But the reaction, though at first imperceptible, is apparently cumula- tive in It's results, and ultimately leads to mental Arrangement One well-known gentleman, incredulous of it's effects, re- gently took a dram, and got so drunk that he broke window in his ethereal exuberance of spirits, and but for the kind offices of friend would have spent the night in a police station.-London Ei0arO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Chnrlema2ne's Neglected Statue.

"The owner of the Emperor Charle- magne, such as he appears in bronze in front of Notre Dame of Paris, Is in sad plight" says London exchange. "The statue, which Is considered one of the most beautiful specimens of French art, Is the work of the sculptor, NJ. Louis Rochet, who devoted ten years of his life to the colossal work. Before the statue was finished it's creator died, but M. Charles Rochet, the brother of the artist, tried hard to induce the town or state to buy 1t up, meanwhile refusing many offers for it from abroad. But neither the town nor the state did moro than to allow M. Rochet to place the giant statue in the square of Notre Dame. A pedestal was now required, and still hoping that Paris, on seeing tho figure of one of it's heroes before it's eyes, would buy it up, M. Rochet had a modest pedestal built at his own eX- pense. Paris still hardened her heart, and few days ago the builder of the pedestal sued NJ. Rochet in a court of law for the sum of i, 155 francs, this be- ing the cost of the pedestal. M. Roehet naturally lost his case, but as the ex- penses of the statue have ruined him long ago, the only thing which can be seized by the creditor Is the statue itself, on behalf of whichthe Parisian press is now making an appeal to the town, the government and the public to put an end to an affair which does no credit t0 the artistic taste of either of them."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
THE FIGHT DECL AIRED OFF.
Someone Raised a Cry of Police and
 the Crowd Scattered.

Someone Raised n Cry of Police and
 the Crowd Scattered.
 The dog fight announced to take place in Harry Eaton's place at Cotton Hollow below Naugatuck Saturday night did not come off and the large number of sports who had assembled to see the brutal exhibition left Naugatnck in d dangerous frame of mind. The battle was to be between celebrated New York dog and brute from Newburg. The Waterbury men backed the Now Yorker and the stakes were said to be $500. About the time set for the fight somebody raised the cry of police and the crowd began to scatter. It was said that Deputy Sheriff Sweerey and posse from Naugatuck were waiting for operations to begin before raiding the place. Those who claim to know pronounce the whole affair fake, claim ing that at the last minute the packers of the New York dog weak ened and took this method of having the fight declared off. A strong point was made of the fact that the fight was ad- vertised in the DEMOCRAT Saturday, let ting the officers into the secret. and that it would be dangerous to attempt to carry out the programme as arranged. To show the weight of this argument it is only necessary to state that every police officer in Waterbury knew when and where it was proposed to fight the dogs. The packers of the Newburg dog were on hand with a barl of poodle and almost scared the life out of the Connec- ticut sports. The only officer present was B. A. Peck of Naugatuck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Efficient Lobbyinp,

During the arguments before the rail road committee on the parallel, Lawyer William c. Case complimented the Con- solidated road on the efficiency of it's several departments, and particularly it's Legislative department" Develop ments justify the compliment. The lobby work of that corporation was a master piece of it's kind. Since the be ginning of the committee hearing the attorneys of that corporation have taken a weekly canvass of the members of the house. There has been hardly day since then that the chief attorneys of the Consolidated road could not tell how each member of the house stood on that question. The first canvass, it is said. showed a majority of B against the Housatonic, and it is claimed that the succeeding canvasses showed maiorities ranging between 30 and 45. On the evening preceding the debate in the house there was a meeting of the house leaders on the Consolidated side, at which the order of the motions and of the speeches for the following day was mapped out. Nothing was left to chance, and every possible contingency was provided for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
The World Against Her.

Miss Kate Claxton. the popular actress, and Charles A. Stevenson. a well known actor, began an engagement at Miners Peoples theater last Monday night. appearing in ''The Two Orphans On "Wednesday evening they were seen for the first time here in Frank Harvey's successful English melodrama entitled ''The World Against Her" which was presented with fine supporting cast. handsome scenery, elaborate realistic effects and accessories Miss Claxton made a hit in the leading role. and was called before the curtain many times. MT Stevenson shared the honors with her.-N. Y. Democrat. At the opera house this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20

It may seem strange to you that we should offer clothing at half the original cost. It is nevertheless true. Others may say that they cannot afford to sell goods at half prices. neither could we. if circumstances did not alter the case. We over estimated the size of our store and we have too much stock, hence we offer the goods at a terrible sacrifice. Our clothing Is as reliable in quality, style and finish as any in the market notwithstandingsome of our worthy com retitors would have you believe other wise. If you contemplate buying cloth ing of any character, it will pay you to look over the bargains at
 Hirshs Ten Per Cent Clothing House. Look for the white front. 12 Bank street. opposite the postOtJice.
 NOtice.-We manufacture all our own clothing. Our factories are located at No. 43 North Third street and 306 Mar ketstreet. Philadelphia, Penn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
A Honeycomb In a Tree for 30 Years.

A remarkable discovery was recently made at the Cathays yard of the Tatf Vale railway company. A large elm tree grown in Worcestershire, was being cut up into timber, when right in the very heart cavity measuring feet by ' 1-2 inches in diameter was discovered almost completely filled with the comb of the honey bee, together with squirrels skull. No means of access to the hollow was discoverable, neither was decay any where apparent, and around the cavity itself no less than fifty rings" each ring denoting a years growth, were counted, the outer bark being, too, without flaw. The hollow was of uniform size through out, and presented the appearance of having been bored with an auger, and, great though its dimensions were 1t was practically filled with the comb, proving that the bees must have been in posses sion for several years. Empty combs of the queen bee also showed that they had swarmed.
 How the bees got there can only be guessed, but 1t is surmised that squirrel once occupied decayed hole in the tree, cleared away the decay, occupied the cavity as its home, and there died. Then the bees entered into possession and filled the hole with comb, when by some means the entrance, which must have been small, became stopped, the large quan- tity of grup and fly being taken as de- monStrative that the nest was not vOlun- tarily deserted. Then for fifty years the growth of the timber went on. The en- trance being obliterated and the hole dramatically sealed the comb was pre- served from decay for half a century, tC be found at last in the way described.- Pall Mall Gazette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20

While Violently Insane He Assaults
 His sister With q Club.


 His Sister With Club.
 The case against Thomas Fitzpatrick, charged with horse theft. was called be- fore the Bridgeport police court Satur- day, but the prisoner was suffering from another attack of insanity and was un- able to appear. Fitzpatrick's three sisters. two from Ansonia and one from this city arrived in Bridgeport Saturday. When the sisters saw him it was pitiful sight and the youngest one was com pletely overcome by mysteries. The authorities decided that the prisoner was a fit subject for an insane asylum and he was given in charge of his friends. He was taken to his home in Ansonia and for while was rational and harmless. Saturday night, however, he had an other bad turn and attacked his sister with club.
 She escaped from him after receiving several blows and ran out and gave an alarm. Neighbors held the man until Officer Ryan arrived. It took the com bined strength of Chief Ellis and Officers Ryan and Larkin to put the irons on the young fellow. When locked up Fitz- patrick chewed his hands and beat his head against the wall of his cell. He is insane and will be sent to Middletown. The many friends of Fitzpatrick in this city exceedingly regret his down fall. The young man worked for J. C.. Twining and was steady and industri- ous. He was of an unusually social dis position and had but few enemies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
MATTHEW HOWARD'S SUICIDE.


\ Grocery Clerk Commits the Deed
 Deliberately in Mill River.
 Matthew Howard. a clerk in the grocery store of J. H. Foley & Co.,, New Haven. committed suicide in a peculiarly delib- crate manner last Saturday. He left the store at o'clock in the forenoon to de- liver groceries. but did not return at his usua! time. The proprietors of the store were anxiously waiting for him to re- turn when at about , o'clock the news was received that his body had been found in Mill river near the Orange street bridge. Howard had delivered more than half of the goods which he had been sent out with. Then he drove his team to fence near the Orange street bridge. where he hitched the horse. He removed one of the reins from the harness, and going to the bank of the river took off his shoes, hat and apron. After this he fastened one end of the rein about his knees. tieing them firmly together. Then the line was passed around his neck, bringing the head against the breast, after which the other end of the rein was tied around his legs, thus rendering him helpless. Thus secured, Howard jumped into the l river and ended his life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Present Age of the Earth.

The present age of the earth has been placed by Sir William Thomson at 100,- boo, 900, while the speculations of others have given much larger figures. There are, however, good grounds. for regard ing 18, 8,O00, 900 years as moderate esti- mate. Scientists concur in thinking that this ie but small part of the earth's ex- istepce, and everything leads to the be- lief that its total evolution through the tmmensity of space will exceed a million ceptnries.-N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
IN THE DARK, DEEP SEA.
The Depth to Which Daylight VII
 Penetrate Water.

It has long been known that the day. light cannot penetrate for any great dis tance into the depths of the sea or oul deeper lakes. There has been, however, much discrepancy in the results of ex periments. A Swiss investigator, M. Asper, has recently combined his re. searches with those of Professor F. A. Forrell, and come to some interesting conclusions concerning the penetration of daylight into the waters of the Swiss lakes.
 The method of the experiments is in teresting. By means of somewhat complicated apparatus, rapid gelatine- bromide plate was, with proper protec- ton, lowered to the depth desired, ex- posed for ten minutes and then with drawn for development.
 The results of Several trials appear to establish the general conclusion that in the Lake Geneva in the month of Septem- Der the amount of daylight at the depth of TO meters below the surface Is about the same as the light perceived of a clear night when there Is no moon. Similar experiments carried on in the Mediterra- mean appear to show that in the middle of 0 bright sunlit day perfect darkness is attained at the depth of 300 meters. Thus at less 1900 feet we probably pass below the ievel where sunlight has any sensible influence on the life which the waters contain.
 As most of the sea hoor--probably more than nineteen-t twentieths of its area-has greater depth than l 300 feet, we may assume that in general the life of the sea bottom has to live in utter darkness. gloom practically as deep as that of a cavern. As over half the earth s surface is covered by water to a greater depth than 1900 feet, it follows that more than half of the earth receives no direct effect from sunlight.
 The experiments on Lake Geneva ap- pear to show a seasonal variation in the transparency of the waters, there being difference of twenty or thirty meters in the penetration of light, the suns rays attaining the greatest depth in March and the least in August. The difference in the penetration of light into the waters of the Mediterranean and those of Lake Geneva appears to indicate that the latter basin contains in it's waters. despite the apparent clearness of the fluid, certain small amount of or ganic matter.-N. Y. Morning Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
BLAZE IN BRIDGEPORT
Many Dollars Go Up in a Sunday
 Morning Smoke.

Many Dollars Go Up in a Sunday
 Morning Smoke.
 Fire broke out in the cellar of $. $. Pulvis' shoe store. No 492 Main street. Bridgeport early yesterday morning, which quickly spread to adjoining property, causing loss of ten to $15, ,O00. Following are the losses so far as can be learned: S. $. Jarvis shoe store S2 ,O00, fully insured. E. T. Barnup. natter, S1, 300, insurance. A . Brennan, baker, S20O, insurance: George Wright. owner of the building, S1 ,0OO.insured: Belknar Tea company S3,5O0, partially insured; Henry Hastings and Mrs Martin, loss on furniture $500, no insurance: P. Cohen millinery S2,50O, insured Bonneau sa- loon $500, insured; the H. N. Beardsley estate, on building S,15OO, partially in. sured. The cause of fire is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
E. I. TURNER & co.
 32 and 34 Bank Street.
SPECIAL BARGAIN WEEK,

This week we shall make one of our special bargain weeks by offering the best goods at the LOWEST PRICES. We give below few sample bargains that will attract the attention of every lady. Ladies Walking Jackets in checks and stripes made up in the best style. sold all the season at S3. .50. our price to close the last one will be only S1.97 each. Think of it. This is less than the cloth cost. Four new styles Fancy Jackets. regular S2.1 15 garments. The new price is only S1 49. Come in and get one. You may find one just your size. We also have two or three very fine Braided Jackets. and one Satin Lined Jacket. light color. very fine quality, cost from S15 to SEQ. Sample garments. They must be sold. For the Misses and Childrcn--We have two garments for a child of six years two for a child of ten years. at S225 and S2.50, reduced from S3. 90 and S4. 5O Six Misses Jackets to go in at S3.25. reduced from S5 Many others that we want you to see at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
LIE IN THE HASH.

Narrow Escape of the Inmates of An
 Ansonfa Boarding House.
 The people living with Mrs David J. Stillson, who keeps a boarding house in Ansonia, narrowly escaped poisoning from potash lye Saturday evening. The lye, intended for use in soap, was on the cook stove. Unseen by anybody, the lye boiled over into a stew pan containing hash. The cook was serving the hash when Mrs Stillson observed a peculiar coloring about it and tasted some. She swallowed little and felt an intense burning sensation in the mouth, throat and stomach. Antidotes were admin istered and the boarders were saved from similar experience.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
The Glastonbury Poisoning.

It is now certain that at least one of the Glastonbury victims of church festi- val ice cream will die. This is Mrs F.. B. Glazier. She has. had sev- eral hemorrhages of the stomach and her physician holds out no hope of her recovery. She is the daughter of J. B. Williams a wealthy soap manufacturer and her husband is the owner of large woolen mill in South Glastonbury. All the other per sons are doing we'll, though few have completely recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
LADIES' SUITS.

In this department we are doing more business than ever before. Our very large stock of elegant new goods and eX- elusive styles are bringing us new GUS toners every day. We are taking the lead in styles, quality and low prices. Tn addition to our already immense stock we have placed on sale to-day one lot ot Ladies Summer Flannel Braided Suits. We have them in desirable shades. such as Myrtle Greens, Navy Blue, Seal Brown, Mahogany Greys. etc. They are made up in the latest styles. braided with fine braid and for wear there is no suit to- compare with them We have sold them at S11 but shall offer this one lot to our customers at SS.39 each. We have but a limited quantity. but this is the price while they last. We have also placed on sale to-day a few dozen of Ladies Challie Wrappers. Also one lot Ladies' Fine Batiste Wrappers. Ladies will remember that we carry the largest stock of ready made garments in the city. All at our usual low and popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
A wArERBURY EIopEMENT.
A Married Woman and Single Man
 Among the Missing.

Among the Mfssfng.
 Mrs Eliza McMahon of Jackson street and L. R. Dotter, an employe of the New England road have left town rather suddenly. and it is said that they have eloped. They were seen in the vicinity of the New England station late Saturday evening and took the Washington ex- press. Mir McMahon has reported the case to the police and says that his wife took $40 of his savings. She left her child behind. The police are unable to do anything in the matter and the injured husband left for Danbury to-day to look for his erring spouse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20

Choice Pineapples very cheap at Ladds. Straw berries fresh every day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20

WATCHES, Diamonds, Clocks. Silver ware, etc, etc, at LAKE, STRoBEL 6 Co.'S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20

Mrs John McMahon died at her home 21 Wolcott street to-day after an illness of three weeks. She was GS years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20

DR. c. w. s. FROST, ls7 Bank street
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-10-24
Thursday, October 31st, 1889,

at the east front door of the courthouse in the
city of Ironton, Iron county. Missouri, be-
tween the hours of nine O'Clock in the fore
noon and five O'Clock in the afternoon of that
day, and during the session of the circuit
court sell, at public vendue, all the RIG hit. H.
tie, claim, estate and property of the said de-
PENDANTS Of in and TO the above described
real estate and property. for cash in band, to
the highest bidder. to satisfy said execution
and costs. P. W. WENTWORTH, Sheriff.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-10-24

sit Is not not necessary to confiseate e
the land; it is only necessary to can
fiscate rent" We already take some
rent In taxation; by changes in our
methods of taxation we can take it all,
or nearly SO. The percentage remain
ing, whie>e but proves the rule that
practice canE>t absolutely conform TO
theory ,can safely be left to land owners
to compensate them for the time and
trouble In collecting and paying the
rent over to tue State; thereby saving
the State the greater cost of renting
the land through State agency. The
State thus becomes the landlord with
out enlarging Its functions. No owner
OF land would be displaced, but he
would fiDd himself in the position of.
king, his subjects having left him AID
established Il government of their own;
his revenues cut off, he might call him
self king till the day of his death, he
would still have to exert himself for a
livelihood in a very unkingly but hon
est manner. That this letter will prove
strong meat to the many who read it,
1 do not doubt; but it will be because
they do not think sufficiently to be able
to digest ii, and if setting them to
thinking will be the result: its mission
will have been fulfilled.
SAMUEL E. CLARKSON.
Riue Rel Pa
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-10-24
Trustees Sale.

Whereas. Orson 4. Knight by his deed
of trust. dated the I'd day of April, 1886.
duly recorded in the Recorders office of
Iron county. Mo-, on page 362, in book
80, did convey to VIM. Il. Whitworth,
trustee, the following described real
estate. situated in IrCn county, Mo-. to
wit:
The southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of section ten U0) IN township
thirty three (33) north of range four a.
east: also, ten acres off the north end of
the northeast quarter of the southeast
quarter of said section ten. in township
thirty-three (331. north, range four east,
and bounded as follows, to wit: Begin
ming at TIE northeast corner OF said north
east quarter of the southeast quarter OF
section ten. in township thirty-three (33).
north. of range four (4) east; thence We st
twenty chains to the northwest corner of
said tract; thence south five chains to set
a stake: thence east twenty chains to the
east boundary line OF said tract at set Il
stake: the nee north five chains to the be-
ginning corner-containing in the aggre-
gate fifty acres.
Which conveyance was made in trust
TO secure the payment of one certain
promissory note therein described, and.
whereas, il is provided in said deed of
trust that in case of default in the pay
ment of taxes by said Knight, or of in
terest, the whole debt shall become due
and payable. and sale of said premises
may be at any time made: and, whereas.
default has been made in the payment of
taxes and interest;
Now, therefore. at the request of the
legal holder of said note, ar d in pursu-
ance of the terms of said deed of trust,
L, the undersigned, trustee, will, on
Wednesday, November 1911, 1889,
between the hours of 8 O'Clock A. NJ. and
> O'Clock p. NJ. OF said day, at the east
front door Of the courthouse in Ironton,
sell the above described real
estate. at public vendue. to the highest
bidder, for cash, to satisfy said note in
terest and costs oct16n14
WM. H. WENTWORTH. Trustee