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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
OPERATOR M'GINNESS MISSING.

The Housatonfc Road Loses S3O,OOO
 by the Collision-Look's Bravery.
 BRIDGEPORT. Conn.,, June 1.-The re- sponsibility for the collision on the Housatonic road at Trumbull station, Tuesday, seems likely to extend further than the two men first criminated. En- glneer McDermott says he received no instructions to stop at Stepney for in formation, although Train Dispatcher Milford to that effect. This would place the fault on the New Milford man in- stead of on McDermott. The Housaton- ic officials are disinclined to discuss the details till they have absolutely ascer- talned further facts. but an old train hand says that Train Dispatcher Flynn at Bridgeport was also at fault. The regular train had the right of way, and therefore, before allowing the special train to leave Bridgeport, Flynn should have known positively that the regular freight was ''dead," as they term it in railroad parlance. That is, Flynn assurance that his orders were received and understood by the operators to whom they were sent, but that the men in charge of the down train also received them. He did not do this, and there fore must technically be accounted blam- able.
 Coroner Holt began the first session of the inquest to-day, and says it will be a thorough investigation, resulting in the arrest of the persons at fault. Employees on both trains were present at the hear ing.
 Nothing has been seen of Operator Me Glnness, whose neglect. seems to have been the greatest, since the disaster. The act ot hni, 4 ~l~ $50, ,000.
 It has been generally remarked that the conduct of Engineer Look of Great Burlington, Mass, who was killed, de- monstrates his bravery and probably was only an execution of plan he had previously decided to follow on being confronted with any similar danser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
THE CIIILDREN'S FRIENDS.
Barnum and Bailey Coming to De
 light and Instruct Them,

Barnum and Bailey Coming to De-
 light and Instruct Them.
 What a wealth of wonders and en- barrassment of features Barnum and Bailey have collected for exhibition in their greatest show on earth this year The wonder is not that they exist, but that they can crowd so much into their tents and show them all in one day. Cages, steam musical chariots and others, wild beasts, horses in the horse fair, trained animals, herds of elephants, hlppodrome races, three circus com Panles, two menagerieS, 125 acts. an army of employees, and, in fact, everything that money can buy. Besides all this. the Wild Moorish Caravan, with Arabian horses, arms, dancing girls, animal skin tents, religious articles, and all ac- coutrements and paraphernallia belong ing to the wild tribes of the Sahara Museums of curiosities, four trains of railroad cars, etc., etc., more in reality than was ever exhibited before in any country at one time, all of it new, bright, rich and grand, and the tone of the whole pure, moral and conspicuously clean. Barnum and Bailey have cer- tainly great show and they are both great men, as we'll as being the bene- factors of the public and the teachers of the children. Their whole undivided fifteen new United Shows will be here on June 13, and the great free street parade takes place in the morning at 9 o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
FIFTEEN HUNDRED LIVES LOST.


 The Pennsylvania Disaster More Terrible Than Was at First Sup poSed-Whole Families Hurled to Death Without warning-FireA Adds to the Horror-The Latest Reports. ALTOONA, Pa., June 1.-The Johns town flood is the most appalling calam- ity of the century. Fully 1,500 people are believed to have perished. The scene as described by an eye witness was frightful. Men, women and chil- dren could be seen in the torrent s fatal embrace and their agonizing shrieks rising high above the roar of the water. Houses were crushed like egg shells and whole families hurled to death without a word of warning. Flames added to the horror, and burn ing cottages could be seen floating in the water.
 Harrisburg is partially submerged and people are fleeing for their lives. Will liamsburg is alarmed, five million dollars worth of lumber threatening to give way every moment.
 YORK. Pa, June 1.-The water is rising ten inches an hour and general alarm is being rung by the bells of the city. The Alleghany river is rising at Pitts burg and the bridge is thronged with watchers, t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01

Affairs at the Merchants Bank-J ohI
 E. BaSSett,S Estate

II N . Affairs at the Merchants Bank-.J ohm
 F. Bassett's Estate.
 w. w. Converse, director in the Merchants bank, New Haven, is author ity for the statement that the total amount of money involved in the irreg- ular transactions of the bank was $12O- 900, and of this $60,000 is secured. To meet the loss of $55, ,OO0 the bank has a surplus of $10O,00O and S15,0 ,0OO in earn ings since January l. The irregularities, MT Converse said, dated back twelve years, five years before Governor Bige- low became president.
 In the probate court yesterday c. $. Mersick, of c. $. Mersick & Go, was ap- pointed by Judge Robertson as trustee of the insolvent estate of John E. Bas- Sett. The selection was made with the approval of attorneys for the Merchants National bank, the Russell & Erwin Manufacturing company of New Bri- tain, P. & F. Corbin of New Britain, Sargent & Go, the Iowa Barb Wire com pany, Morris Wheeler & Go of New York and smaller creditors. The amount of the bond was fixed at $1O0,- 900. The judge said he would allow each creditor to select an appraiser. The trustee will take charge of all MT Bassett's property.
 David A. Alden says it was Bank Ex- aminer Dooley and not himself who first discovered the irregularities of the bank
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
BUSINESS IN THE POLICE COURT

 Officers Dodds and Sullivan Break
 Up Dfsgraceful Gathering-A
 Stubborn1y Contested Liquor Case.
 Officers Dodds and Michael Sullivan raided house on the corner of Cossett about four o'clock and arrested Mrs Emma Reid, Annie Williams and Henry E. Wilton for lascivious conduct. The former woman's husband escaped from the house barefooted and only half clad The parties were all under the influence of liquor and their disgraceful actions could be seen by neighbors living in the next house. When the officers knocked upon the door Mrs Reid appeared half dressed. The two men and the Williams woman were found occupying the same room. In court this morning the women were fined S7 and costs each. Wilton settled his case with the prosecuting at torney by the payment of S15.
 The most stubbornly contested liquor case that has been before the local police court for long time was concluded be- fore Judge Cowell this morning and re- suited in finding James Quinlan guilty of keeping his saloon open on Sunday Officer Byrnes testified to seeing a man coming out of the saloon shortly after o'clock Sunday night, and to finding evidence which led him. to believe that there had been a violation of the law Three witnesses swore that no one came out of the saloon at the time Byrnes saw the man coming from the place. Judge John w. Webster made an eloquent plea for the defence, but the court be- 1ieved the officers story and imposed a fine of $50 and costs. An appeal was taken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
stand From Under.

We are going to pull the underpinning out from high prices. Our prices are going down lower, lower, lower than was ever known before, than will ever be known again for many long season. Bargains this week will make competi- tors stand aghast. Reasons We could give 20 where we give you 5. Want your trade; want your money; want to reduce stock; want to boom business: want to make business hum. You can not understand what we offer without seeing; seeing is believing. Remember that we are not at our old stand, but at Our new store.
 Hirshs Ten Per Cent Clothing House. Look for the white front, 72 Bank street, opposite the postotfice.
 Notice.-We manufacture all our own clothing. Our factories are located at No. 43 North Third street and 3O6 Mar ket street, Philadelphia, Penn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
Disgracing an Honored Name.

William K. Glendenning, who a few years ago moved in Stamferd's highest social circles, was arrested last night on charge of burglary. The prisoner is the son of the late Prof George B. Glen denning and a brother of the late George w. .Glendenning cashier of the Stamford National bank. The police say that William has committed forgery in var ious cities, and escaped jail in Florida only few weeks ago through the in f1uence of his relatives. On May 15 his mothers house on North street was en- tered by burglars. Among the articles stolen was watch belonging to Frank Wright, organist of St Andrews, who boarded there. Young Glendenning was suspected, and when arrested pawn ticket for the watch was found in his pocket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
FREAKS OF THE WEA THEIR.
The Weather Clerks Entries for tho
 Past Season.


 Past Season.
 The spring of 1889 will go down in local weather annals as one which has broken all records since the signal office was established so far as the amount of rainfall is concerned.
 The months of April and May especial ly have been marked in this section by a succession of heavy rains, which gen erally lasted for several days at a time. During the month of April more than twice as much rain fell as in any other April since the signal service was es- tablished, and May has been as bad. The total rainfall for the month has been 10. , inches, or 7.21 inches ln excess of the rainfall of May last year. The record for the last three months exceeds that for the same period of last year by 1315 inches.
 A heavy rain storm has prevailed here at intervals since Thursday and to-day the rain at times has come down in tor rents. In many places branches have been blown from trees, and flowers and vines in exposed places have suffered greatly.
 The present storm originated out in Colorado and sweeping eastward spread over Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, doing much good to the crops in these states. A section of the storm moved down to Tennessee and lowered around that country long enough to fill up the noun tain streams on which the lumber is sent to the mills. It then moved northeast ward and after this spread out and en- veloped most of the whole Atlantic coast. The probabilities are that the storm will be followed by generally colder fair weather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
WORLD OF SPORTS,

Clarkson has won eleven of fii6 twelve games that he has been in the box.
 Micky Welch is New York's winning pitcher this season. He appears to have splendid control of the ball.
 'sDickie' Burns struck out four times in the morning game of Memorial day in Lowell. He could not touch Burkett.
 In yesterdays New York-Newark game, Connor played i'll right field. He had two put out, two assists and made one error.
 AThe six days walking match will close at the rink tonight. Only few miles separates the leaders and an exciting run will be made.
 The Atlantic association will have a special meeting at the Fifth avenue hotel on Monday morning. The Cor coran case will be brought up, also the Jersey City-Hartford protested game.
 Anson accused Umpire Barnum of robbing the Chicagos at Boston. The principal robbers were the Boston team Anse is getting cranky. Defeat is liable to sour his generally sunny disposition.
 There were no games scheduled yester- day in any of the leagues. This after noon the Giants will play at Washing ton, Philadelphia at Boston, Indian apolis at Pittsburg and Cleveland at Chicago.
 "Gentle Willie Murphy did not play the last game in Lowell. He thought the Hartfords could not get along without him and so Manager Henry sent him home to show him diff ferently.
 The total attendance at two games of the four great base ball organizations in this part of the country Decoration day was 119,6 divided as follows Nation tional, 20,2 ,222; Atlantic, 5,664.
 In speaking of the Boston club last night, Manager Mutrie said that the beaneaters did not trouble him at all. "This little squirt will not last," said he. "One year the New Yorks started off with thirteen straight victories and were glad to get sixth place at the windup. We'll get there yet, don't be afraid
 The grand jury at Scranton yesterday found true bill against sam Crane, now of the Metropolitan base ball club, charging him with stealing S1 ,500 from Edward Fraunfelter. The allegation is that Crane eloped with Fraunfelters wife and induced the woman to take with her S1, 500 of her husbands money.
 William Rice and M. J. Welch of New Britain were in town to-day try ing to make match for 150 yards on a quarter of a mile race, between Welch and Mike Kelly of this city. A deposit of $25 was left for Kelly to cover. The race if arrangements can be made, will be for $150 side. .-
 A dispatch from New York says Steamship Adriatic from LiNerpool ar rived outside the bar at o'clock last night. Jake Kilram was passenger. To an Associated Press reporter he said he had nothing to say about his coming fight with Sullivan. He did say that he was in good health, had a pleasant voy- age and was glad to get home again.
 Tonight the six-day's race at the rink will close with Cartwright a sure win ner. The score at the close last night was as follows Cartwright 141-5, Heg- elman 13S-20. Carlton 124-1S, Golden 133-20, Taylor 131-1S, Connors 136-21. A ten mile race between Hegelman and Joe Carroll, a local runner, is announced for this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
SEATS ON THE GREEN.

"A south Main Street Business Man
 starts a Fund. ;.s..- ] M. II. Wass, the South Main Street cigar manufacturer, is warm advocate Of seats upon the green, and stands ready to c, ntrihute S10 for the;purpose of buying benches to be placed during the summer months under the shady trees. The matter may be acted upon at the meeting of the common council Monday mght, and Ii permission to place seats upon the green is granted. MT Waas' good example will without doubt be emulated by many of our enterprising citizens who believe in fitting up the only breathing place in the city for the benefit of the poor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
Her First Ride on the Cars.

Wednesday morning Mrs Hannah Eldridge of Mansfield, aged 75 years, came to this city on Conductor Sanders train to visit her son, Mir J. H. Eldridpe For many years Mrs Eldridge has lived near the railroad, so near in fact that she could distinctly hear the trains rumbling through the valley. but did not see train until long after the New London Northern road was built, and never had the pleasure of riding on the cars until she entered the train to come to Norwich on "Wednesday. Norwich Bulletin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
Another Brakeman Killed.

Jerry Callahan, a brakeman employed by the New York, New Haven and Hart ford road in Hartford while attempting to couple car, slipped, fell under the wheels and had his right leg almost severed from his body just below the hip. The patrol wagon was called and the injured man was taken to the hos pital, where he fingered in terrible agony until last evening, when he died.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
Not Due to Ice Cream.

A letter from Dr Bloomfield, the health officer at Westport, says that the concerted illness of several people there was not due to indulging in ice cream. There were none of the symptoms which accompany poisoning from improperly treated milk. The patlents suffered from throat trouble, due to colds con- tracted in aperiod of damp and cold weather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
Accident on the New England.

HARTFORD. June IA west bound freight ran into an east bound train in the New England yard at East Hartford at 3:30 o'clock this morning, Edward Hale the fireman of the west bound train was crushed in the debris. His back was broken and he died in two hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
They Don't Want Him to Go.

The members of the South church il Bridgeport last night refused to accep the resignation of their pastor, the Rev R. s. G. McNeille by a vote of 195 to 56 He resigned in accordance with the de- mand of some members who were dis pleased with sermon preached by MT McNeille several weeks ago, in whicI he reflected on General Grant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
BUSINESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Those desiring piano and vocal instruction should call on Prof J. L. Bonn, 97 Bank street.
 l. Chase, Arcade building is surpassnp all in variety quality and low prices in children and infants white suits ~
 Wadhams post return thanks to all who assisted them in the observance of Memorial day.
 Now is the time to have your carpets cleane(il Call on the Waterbury Steam Carpet O. 1O1 Mil and North Main street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
Eloped From Bridgeport.

Mrs Augustus Gantert, wife of a Bridgeport saloon keeper, is missing having eloped Tuesday night with a German brewer. She left a six-months old child, and her partner in the elope- ment escapade leaves wife and two children. Mrs Gantert before leaving secured from her husbands trunk $500 in cash and the deed of the property oc- cupied by herself and her husband.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
X CARD.

WATERBURY. June 1. 1887. It having been stated by interested parties that 1 have sold Little Pride of Waterbury for S2S which are S35, and ''Victorias' at SEQ which are S25, I here by offer S100 reward to any party that can substantiate the claim
 MORRIS H. WAS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
Set Back Again,

The railroad committee has decided by vote of 5 to 4 to report against granting the petition of the New York and Connecticut Air Line for an ex. tension of time to complete the road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
Meriden Man Missing

Considerable anxiety is felt about the whereabouts of J. w. Price of Meriden, who left home Tuesday and lras not been heard of since. He gave no intimation as to where he was going.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
For Passing n Forged Check.

John D. Sweeney an employe of the Bad Debt Collecting agency was arrest ed last night by Officer Gilligan on com plaint of Edward s. and Arthur NJ. Downes of the Downes News company New Haven, for aiding in passing a fOrp ed check
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
still at the Morguc.

The body of Rosenbaum. the Hebrew pack peddler who was killed by the cars at Danbury yesterday, still remains at the morgue unclaimed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01

tS Secretaries are 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. t'55.
 Meetings To-NIorrow.
 Sheridan Council, K. of c. - Carrollton council. K. of c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01

Choice Pineapples very cheap at Ladd's. Strawberries fresh every day.
 WATCHES, Diamonds, Clocks, Silver ware. etc, etc, at LAKE, STRoBEL & Co.'S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
l99 Bank Street

IS THE PLACE TO GET FOR CASH MORE GOOD GOODS FOR YOUR MONEY THAN
 ANY OTHER PLACE IN THE CITY.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1889-02-15
HE WAS. .INSULTED.

The following story, while it
carries the moldof ages upon it,
is nevertheless pretty good, and
will bear repeating. In days of
old, when knights. were bold and
barons held their sway, there was
man named Ransom. He had a
wife and sundry children. He
was man who never attended the
village church. Finally a new
minister came, who succeeded in
persuading Mr.. Ransom to attend
the sanctuary for at least one Sun
day and bring his family along.
Accordingly, on the next Sabbath,
Col. Ransom, followed by the
various members of his family,
went sailing into the church and
up the aisle; but they were some
what late. and it happened that the
minister was reading the hymn, as
usual, in a very impressive tone
of voice, and the first thing the
colonel heard was: eReturn, We
Ransom'd Sinners, Home!'' The
Col. regarded the words as per-
sonal insult, and he yelled out
to the minister, "You bet your
darned life We'll return home!
We wouldn't have come at all il
you hadn't asked usr' Then, fol-
lowed by his family, he stalked in
dignantly out of the church.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1889-02-15
A MAN AND HIS WORK.

To stop work means for most
men a check in their onward pro-
gress. They cannot contemplate
such a check with anything but
pain and dislnay. They have
marked out the lines of their
career, and, like the driver of an
express train, they hate to shut of
steam. Many a man in the diff
cult conduct of life gets himself Oh
to wrong lines-lines of overwork.
of worry, of stress-which it is im-
possible for him to sustain
Which is better, to stop now and
brave the check and the present
loss, or to willfully persist until
broken health or lunacy or death
prove to be the final alternative
Men think they cannot stop at the
present moment because duty
forbids. In a few cases, no doubt
it is so, and individuals have to die
as we'll as to live for their families
But before a man makes up his
mind to that he should be very
sure that it is his duty. Many
mans uninstructed conscience and
too great self-approbation prove
his physiological ruin.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1889-02-15
A NEW COUNTY WANTED.

The people of the southern por-
ton of Grant county are still
fighting the cattle kings, who are
doing all they can to prevent the
formation of a new county and to
discourage and prevent the settling
up of the country. Not satisfied
with having owned all that region
for the last fifteen years, they now
use every means to defeat every
move that is made toward the de-
velopment of the country. A
writer from Burns asserts that the
California cattle men have en-
ployed agents to attend the session
of the legislature and work against
the creation of the proposed new
county of Harney. They know if
a new county is made, that part of
the county will develop more rap
idly, and they 1.-THE California cat
tie lords) will lose their range by
the fencing in of farms. Then this
great unknown body of fine farm
ing land will furnish millions of
bushels of wheat and be of some
benefit to the state of Oregon, in
stead OF being owned and con-
trolled, as it now is, by California
capitalists, who buy nothing in
Harvey and spend nothing there,
but Craze off all the fine range, and
spend their profits in erecting fine
mansions in Sacramento aud Oak
land, California.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1889-02-15

lell PROSTATE GU the floor, and
when they broug' her back to
consciousness she did not even
know her own lover, who Was
bending over her in anguish.
Failing 10 awaken any intelli.
sence in her mind the doctor sug-
gesfed as last resort that Frank
should go in the next room and
sing some of the familiar songs
that Florence used to like. The
young man at once complied.
"Who is that singing9" asked
Florence, starting up and looking
around suddenly and earnestly
sit sounds like the voice of my
dear Frank, who is now in heaven
How glad 1 would be to go there
and live with him."
This remark was made the first
time the experiment was tried, the
patient being at the time more
composed than usual.
II know that is my dear Franks
voice." she repeated. sPlease LEI
me go to him. And she at once
began to catch the tune and sing 8
few notes of it.
ssIt does sound like Frank sing
ing" the doctor finally said; s.but
do not see how we could heal
him il he is already in heaven.
think he must be nearer than that
The experiment was, however
continued only short time. a,
the patient became very much ex
cited after a few moments, ant
burst into tears, begging to be al
lowed to 60 and join her deal