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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
WORLD OF SPORTS,

The New Ravens defeated the Hart lords last night to in red hot game.
 Bridgeport now leads the polo league with 575 per cent Hartford second, with 571 per cent; Springfield third, with 526 per cent Meriden fourth, with AS per cent, and New Haven last, with 352 per cent.
 Manager Powers of the Jersey City club has begun work, with the idea of forming a more complete Central league for next season. He went to Newark yesterday to secure the assistance of the managers of that club toward securing the admission of Lowell, Providence. or one or two other clubs in that part of the country. Manager Powers idea is to make the league more equal in strength than it was last seasOn.-Sun.
 Passengers from Australia report that the Australians did not patronize base ball after seeing one game. In Mel bourne the first game drew an audience of 5000, but on the second day the num- Der dwindled to 400, and in Melbourne, the third saw only 200 on the grounds. The attendance as sent home was ex- aggerated. The verdict of the press and people was that the game was not what it was cracked up to be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
-~--e An Irish Giant,

In the year 1761 two babes, destined to become known through the civilized world on account of their ponderous build, were born in Ireland. It is surely rather curious coincidence that gives the world two giants from one small island during the same year: Cotter, the first of these exaggerated Irishmen, came of g family who were poor, and the stripl1ng giant at the age of IS set out for London in search of fortune. Even at that tender age his bodily pro Roes1Ins l'coming greatness. sa He e soon engaged to snowman for exhibition. His con- tract being for three years at e50 per an mum, asking some extra favors which the manager was disinclined to grant, Cotter forthwith refused to show himself to the eager cockneys.
 Starting out in his own behalf he realized 9S0 before the end of the third day of exhibition. His popularity with the show going people from this mme forward was assured. At the age of 22 he changed his name from Cotter tc O'Brien to add weight to the fiction sci forth on the glaFing hand bills that he was "a linea1 desdendant of the re. nowned King BEtsp Borochme, and in person exhibits all the characteristics oi that great and grand potentate." At the high, and although he lived to be owe, 40 his height peyer axceeded the figures given. He Hea et Clifton, England Sept. s, 1S04.-St. Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
Velocity of Light.

The Danish astronomer, Claus Romer, made the discovery of the velocity of light while taking observations of the eclipse of Jupiter's satellites in 1676. He found that the eclipses of the satellites seemed to be retarded as the earth moved farther away from the planet; that they nearest and too late when it was farthest away from Jupiter. The astronomer found that this retardation of the occur renee of the eclipses could only be ac- counted for satisfactorily by the time that the light would take in crossing the earth's orbit, and that, calculating the time occupied in accomplishing this, the velocity of light was 192,506 miles a second. The best determinations made by the more accurate observations of modern times make the velocity about 168, 300 miles second.-New York Tele- gram.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26

At meeting of the citizens of Winsted last night the sum of $500 was raised to assist the sufferers by the recent fire. A committee of ladies has supplied the members of the different families burn ed out with clothing and other necessa- rieS.
 Thomas McDermott brakeman of the Derby road died at the New Haven hos pital yesterday. He slipped on the ice in Ansonia Wednesday and the wheels passed over one of his legs with fatal re, suits. McDermott, was we'll known III this city, having worked several years ago on the Naugatuck division. ! Dr North has been operated upon fol the removal of a painful carbuncle upoI the face from which he has suffered fol week and is on the rapid road to recov cry. The report that the doctor wa' suffering from blood poisoning caused by contact with the body of the late Mir Frank Buveair is without foundation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
Good Advice,
On the street car

On the street car
 First Lady-"Going to buy piano, are you?"
 Second Lady-.'Yes, and can hardly make up my mind which kind to get.''
 First Lady-''Well, if you listen to those piano men they will make you believe anything, but my experience has been that if you want piano for actual use and not for show only, the Shonin- ger piano is the best. I have had my Shoninger piano in use for five years and it is as good as new to-day. My cousin, Mrs Ford, thought she had splendid high-priced piano, but the tone got so wiry that she sent it to an auction room and bought Shoninger instead. l could tell you of ever so many more who have bought Shoninger's pianos, and if you get one you will never want to change it."
 Second Lady-"I have heard the Shoninger pianos very highly spoken of before. I think I will take your advice By the way, where is their warerooms
 First Lady-'I don't remember. Oh yes! 161 Bank street." | Second Lady-''Thanks."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
The Toll Gate fin War Time.

The colonsls and majors had all told their recollections of the war, and even the privates had been heard. It was the turn of the home guard.
 "We didn't have much blood, but we had stirring times when Morgan invaded Indiana while you were down to the front. was only private, but we all served with as much spirit and zeal as if we were members of the generals staff. l remember riding about carrying the tidings that Morgan was approaching. Down on the Shelbyville pike lived an old friend of mine. Riding down to his farm, called him out.
 "'Hello, 1n there,' shouted.
 "'Whats upT was the reply.
 "' 'Morgan's coming. He Is this side ot Shelbyville. Better look out.'
 "'Great God? the eccentric old farmer exclaimed. Is that So? Ride down te the toll gate just below and tell the keeper not to let him through until drive up my shoats. '"-Indianapolis News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
SAUGArucK,s SECOND DIVISION.
Nearly 300 Waterbury Hfbernians | Given the Freedom of Nau&atuck.

Nearly 300 Waterbury h1DerIii"iS
 Given the Freedom of Naugatuck.
 Naugatuck has probably never wit messed such a gathering of Hlbernlans as last night paraded its principal streets before the initiatory ceremonies Of or ganizing a new division at the Gem opera house. Two hundred and seventy mem bers of the different divisions in this city left on a special train at 1:45 o'clock last evening to participate in the ceremony. The occasion was the forming of sec ond division of the A. 0. Il. i'll Nauga- tuck, and the Waterbury brothers who were present can find no suitable lan- guage to describe the hospitable and generous treatment of their nelghborlng associates. The first division of Nauga- tuck with band of music met the wis iting divisions at the depot and after a short parade through the principal streets escorted them to the hall of initi- ation. County Delegate Wm c. Keenan of this city acted as the master of inltla- tion and he was ably assisted by John J. Duffy, president of the first dlvls- ion of Naugatuck, James J. Madden, county secretary, and as representatives from the other divisions of thls c1ty, J. H. Moran, J. F. Phelan and E. r. lily land. After the imposing ceremonies of initiation the election of officers for the new division resulted as follows: freol- dent, T. F. Kelly; vice president, T. F. Smith ;s financial secretary, r. J. Bren- nan recording secretary, John Toohey
 treasurer, Hugh Hernes; s. A., John Stapleton; D. K., John Healey. The new division starts off with thirty mem bers, a most favorable beginning. Coun. l ty Delegate Keenan in his congratula' tions to the new society rendered it quite surprise, it being the first division ir New Haven county to receive charter After the impressive ceremonies of initi ation a general and mutual entertain
 ment was begun by the members of al the divisions and was continued unti the hour of departure. Songs, recita tions and amusing anecdotes were re- ceived with frequent and deserved ap plause. To the untiring efforts of the first division of Naugatuck is due the credit of the entertainment. 1t Is prOba
 ble that at the celebration of the 17th o1 March in this city both the Naugatucb divisions will be the guests of the organ
 izations in this city, and a suitable anC fitting return made for last nights pleas
 ing reception.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
ST ANN'S PARISH.
The New Chapel to be Dedicated
 Tomorrow.

The New Chapel to be Dedicated
 Tomorrow.
 The dedication of the St Ann's French church. Dover street, Rev J William Zones pastor, will take place tomorrow at 10 a. m. The Right Rev L. $. McMahon assisted by the invited clergy will dedicate the church, after which at 10:30 o'clock a solemn high mass will be sung. Rev w. A. Harty formerly pas tor of the church of the Immaculate Conception of this city and at present rector of St Josephs cathedral, Hartford. will be celebrant of the mass the Rev J. A. Mulcahy, deacon, and Rev J. H. Duggan, sub-deacon, Rev Francis P. Kennedy, of Birmingham, and J. Pagan, of Naugatuck will assist Bishop McMahon at the episcopal throne. There will be two discourses at this service. the first in French the second in English by Rev | Father Pagan of Naugatuck. The choir under the direction of Miss | A. Feron assisted by an orchestra will rander Dumont's s II Tone Gregorian chant mass.
 The French band of this city will also discourse music at intervals through ser vice.
 At o'clock D. m. solemn vespers will be sung, after which the services of the dedication will terminate by benedictiOn of the blessed sacrament. A large con- course of people will undoubtedly assist and collection will be taken to aid in liquidating the debt thereon.
 The architect of this very handsome church is Joseph A. Jackson of this city The contractors for the carpenter work are Messrs Tracy Bros and for the mason work, Messrs Gaffney & Cronin. The cost of the church and fixtures will amount probably to S10,000 the corner stone was laid Sept 2nd, 'SS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
NEED OF A REFORM.
One Cause of the High Tax Rate in
 This City.


 This City.
 The action of the court of common council in making a four years contract for lighting the city has been the subject of much unfavorable comment for the past few days. The report of Comptrol- Ter Clark, according to which Waterbury pays the highest rate of taxation of the cities of Connecticut has caused people to put on their thinking caps and the matter of lighting the city comes first to notice.
 The contract made by the city with the electric light company involves the expenditure of nearly SSO,O0O within four years. and the action of the council was premature to say the least. The adaptation of electricity for lightning purposes and the development of the present system has been rapid and further improvements will certainly be made within four years. It is but req Sonable to suppose that as improvements are made the cost of producing electric ity will be lessened and before the eX- piratiOn of the contract entered into by the city the rate 39 cents per night for each lamp may seem high. One indig- nant gentleman who is well posted upon matter of so great importance the city should advertise for bids the same as is done in the sewer department. As there is but one electric light concern chartered to do business in Waterbury his idea is, perhaps, little far-fetched and impracticable but opens channel for serious thought.
 The action of the council in the matter of appropriations is another subject of interest to every taxpayer. The esti- mates of expenditures reported by the board of finance annually and voted up on by the council has of late years been mere matter of form. In many de partments by eXtravagant expenditures the appropriation is exhausted long be- fore the end of the year for which it was made. In such case the city fathers, without qualm, vote an extra appro- priation, and then wonder why the tax rate in Waterbury is so high. The DEM OCRAT would like to see somebody secure an injunction restraining the court of common council from making such use of the peoples money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
The Deomnerat.
Are You A Subscriber.


 If not why not become one? The DEMOCRAT will be delivered to your house every evening before 6 o'clock for 12c a week 42c month: S1.25 for three months; $500 year. Read this sample copy and see how you like it. Besides our large amount of telegraphic, miscel lany and general news we give all the local happenings complete. Our story department is read by every subscriber We publish only those stories which are interesting and written by the best author: in the country. Read the opening chap ters of Miss Bretherton" in this issue It is one of the best yet published. The DEMOCRAT sells for % copy and is fol sale at all the news rooms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
FELL FROM A BRIDGE.
Two Waterbury Men Have Yer,
 Close Call,

Close Call.
 Frank Kippert and Martin Hamlin workmen~in the employ of the Berlin Bridge company at the Asylum street crossing, Hartford, fell from a height of about eighteen feet late Thursday after noon and narrowly escaped death. They in company with a number of men were lifting the east side piece of the New England bridge into position by means of jacks, and were seated on a timber while working the jack. Sud. denly the lower end of the jack slipped out, the men lost their balance and fell upon the rough ground below. The patrol wagon was called and took Kippert to his room at 249 Asylum street. He received bad scalp wouno and severe injuries in the back. Hamlir had several bruises. Both are unmar ried and reside in this city. It was cer tainly narrow escape from a terrible death. This is the same place where 2 young man was killed by falling ano striking on his head a few weeks ago Kippert is a member of Tunxis tribe o1 Red Men and will be cared for by mem bers of the organization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
sS,Nba poyy,,oSta,. [.

The PaymaSter.''
 1.-The Paymaster," at the Star Theatre. has proved to be popular success, and will undoubtedly reap rich harvest on the road. Its military exactness, excit- ing scenes and comedy iccidents, have all greatly pleased the very large aud- fences that have attended the Star Theatre. MT Duncan B. Harrison, in the title role, has been cordially received, and his fine manly appearance and natural and effective acting have made him favorite. The scenery of the play is elaborate.-New York Graphic. At the opera house Monday and Tuesday even inpS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

In Rockville ice four inches thick is be- ing cut.
 Danbury will not allow the Salvation army to parade its streets.
 From the enumeration of school child ren it is estimated that the present pop ulation of Meriden is 24, ,SS9 an increase of about 1 1000 a year.
 John Maloney, an eleven-year-old boy while skating on stream on the out, skirts of Hartford, yesterday afternoon broke through the ice and was drowned His brother Joseph, who went through the ice with him, was rescued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
Accident to a Cheshire Lady

The other night Mrs Leonard Pope, an aged lady living entirely alone in Chesh- ire, while closing her house for the night opened by mistake the cellar door and fell down stairs, breaking her leg. She succeeded about O clock in the morn ing in dragging herself upstairs to win dow and called for assistance, but not until o'clock could she make any one hear. Then friends came to her relief and Dr E. T. Cornwall was sent folA Dr Holmes of Waterbury was also summon ed. She is now quite comfortable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
All Can Marry.

"Why, Jennie, what do you thinkp'' she cried as she stopped a friend on the avenue the other morning.
 You've gone to housekeeping, bet. "
 "Yes, we havel George only gets S8 a week, you know, and mamma was doubt ful; but it's all right. We can buy everything we wans and have lots left.
 "t don't know"
 "Only g cent pint, and I can get a small cabbage for three cents!'-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run on until it gets beyond the reach of medicine. They of ten say, ''Oh, it will wear away" but in most cases it wears them away. Could they be induced to try the successful med icine called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on positive guarantee to cure, they would immediately see the excellent eff feet after taking the first dose. Price soc and S1.0o. Trial size free. At all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
WhN They Kicked.

The last copy of the Parish Bulletin was printed by the Repu olican of Water bury, and was the worst specimen of ty geographical patchwork which we ever saw. To say that the people who re- ceived it made a desperate kick is put ting it mildly.-Naugatuck Agitator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
DR. c. w. $. FROST. 137 Bank stre

See Miss Bretherton" in the DEMO- GRAF.
 Figs, nuts, bananas, lemons; and fine Florida fruit at Ladd's.
 Waterbury Medical Institute, 52 Bank street, electric and magnetic treatments.
 Lake, Strobel & Go, successors to D. c. Calender, have this day received fifty silver watches. Give us a call and we will show you what we can give you rom $10 to SIS. l and 3 Exchange place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
The Homeliest Man in Waterbury

As well as the handsomest, and others are invited to call on any druggist and get free trial bottle of Kemps Balsam for Throat and Lungs, a remedy that is sell ing entirely upon its merits and is guar anteed to relieve and cure all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Large bottles 30 cents and S1,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
Time Soon Up.

In 6 few weeks Hirsh, the manufac- turing clothier, must vacate. The leas- ing of the store over his head has com pelled him to fairly slaughter 35,O0C worth of fine clothing. The bargains are great and as the time is nearly ul Waterbury can save money by going at once to 1851 Bank street.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent Clothing com pany, 135! Bank street. LOOK FOR THE WHITE FRONT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS Read Dr Henry F. Gill's announcement. Real hair goods just received at I. Chase's, Arcade building.
 Meeting of the T. F. Meagher club tomorrow evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-26
.sNIirc Rrot hartonN ic n ch arnaar

Miss Bretherton". is charmer. Be sure and cultivate her acquaintance.
 Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic can be used with perfect safety az 1t contains no deleterious matter.
 Watch for the opening chapters of Miss Bretherton."
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-06-15
THE GREAT SENGERFEST.
Some Facts About the Big June
Festival to be Held in
Minneapolis.

The pro gramme for the great North
western sengerfest and Gilmore's iubi-
lee festival. to be held in MINNEAPOLIS
June 20, 81 and %, promises rare and
most exquisite musical treat. Nothing
similar has ever been attempted on so
grand scale in the Northwest Nearly
all of the great masters of classical and
modern music are represented on the
programme by selections from their
most popular works, and the leading
performers are all artists of national
reputation. OF course, German music
will be most fully represented, as the
festival is due to German enterprise {:
but the French and italian masters will
have no reason to complain
of having been neglected. Most, sif
not all, of them are on the
programme. Three evening con-
certs and two matinees will be given.
All the railroads leading into Mime
apolis have made rate of one fare for
the round trip, and it is certain that the
great Sangerfest will attract an i'm.
mense throng of visitors. -.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-06-15
Pilgrim Baptist Church.

Our rally was success in every way /;
the members and friends did nobly. A
few more such efforts, and the clouds
Will roll away. The Colored people of
this city are finding out that we mean
to do them good, regardless of whom
they may be. Christ came to call sim
ners, to befriend such, and we are told
that pure religion is to visit the father
less and widows, then to keep unspot-
ted. Only such are Christians as are
found doing az Christ did. This is our
object, to follow after cur example.
Madame Luis interested and enter
tanned large audience Monday even
ing. She is one of whom we ought to be
proud.
:. Whatever you do don't miss the chill
dren's service at o'clock. Come chill
dren one and all our children's carols
sing, and amid the birds and flowers,
our children's offering bring. The Sun
day School convention meets on the
18th. 10th and Goth in Central Park NJ.
E. Church Pastor L. G. Sheafe speaks
in the forenoon of Thursday. Let us all
60 to as many of these meetings as pos
sible. The church Aid Society will
meet Monday. Also meeting of the
church and congregation. Come out
in full strength,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-06-15

It turns out that the Anti-Mahone
conference, at Washington, was white
affair. Malone is indeed a sorry and
desolate object. His Colored friends
discovered his treachery to them and
Republicanism and looked upon him as
an enemy, in disguise, long ago. Now,
it seems, the whites of the Old Domin-
ion are awake to their interests and will
have no more Malone. The APPEAL
pointed out months ago that the little
Virginia boss was nothing but Confed-
crate .Readjuster and events of the past
year would seem to substantiate, in no
uncertain tone, our forecast. President
Harrison and his Cabinet should not be
deceived by false reports. Malone lost
Virginia to tie Harrison electors last
November, because of his personal spite !;
and his narrow-m;ndedness and unscru-
pulousness can be counted upon:again to
repeat the same kind of a job whenever
opportunity requires. Virginia is Re-
publican State and the powers that be
insists upon RELOCATING Malone and
other bourbous to the rear.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-06-15
CHICAGO.

The entertainment of Talma Chapter
will be given in June.
You mast read The APPEAL to be we'll
informed about Chicago affairs.
The meeting of the Garden City Ly-
ceum Monday night was we'll attended.
Subscribers who change their place of
residence should at once send postal
card to The APPEAL 1926 Dearborn Chica-
60, giving both the old and new address.
If this is done they'll be sure to re-
ceive the paper regularly.
If you wish to buy home be sure to
see VIM. Frink at 544 Morris street,
near Garfield Boulevard and Wright
street. He has number fine cottages
and sells them very reasonable on
monthly payments or your own terms.
The readers Of THE APPEAL will do a
friendly act; and one that will benefit
the paper greatly by spending their
money with the people who advertise
in it. They are anxious for your trade
and prove it by advertising in this
paper. Help those that help you, or,
help your institutions. Read all the adj
vertisements as carefully as you do any
thing else; and, when you patronize our
advertisers, please let them know you
do SO because they advertise in The AP-
PEAL.