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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
ROAD COMMISSIONERS MEET

Cause of the Overflow of Little |
 Brook-An Appropriation of S35 1000 | For Next Year.
 The road board held meeting last | night and discussed the cause which led to the overflow of Little brook Thursday morning. The mayor and members of the board made ap personal inspection of the brook and found that the trouble was caused by the broken end of a plank which was driven into the bed of the stream and allowed to remain there when the sewer was built under the brook two years ago. 1t was at this point the debris clogged and stopped the flow of water with such costly results. The filling in of hole caused by one of l5iakeslees teams a few weeks ago, Is claimed by the merchants who suffered damages by the overflow, to have been the immediate cause of the flood. Mayor Boughton and City Engineer | Weld were appointed a committee to make repairs and change the course of | Little brook to the south, as ordered by | the board June b, 1887.
 The question of appropriations for next year was discussed and 1t was voted to recommend an appropriation of S3o,O0o | for 1890, divided as follows: For paving S25,00o. for new work Slo,Ooo, for repairs S1S,000.
 l commissioners that they would be in session in the superior court room at | 20 Tuesday morning December 5, to hear parties interested in the proposed | change at the Burnham street crossing Of the New York & New England rail road.
 City Engineer Weld was instructed to report a new grade for South Main street between Jewelry street and Bene- 1 S~ P,,rnh,n,', EroInr alSn recommended for Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets and for the streets ill the vicinity of Hill street.
 | It was voted to recommend the pay ment of $50 to James Coyle for damages to his property on Washington street.
 LOOSE WORK SOMEWHERE.
 There is considerable dissatisfaction expressed to-day in regard to the action of the board of road commissioners last night upon the matter of the overflow of Little brook. It is the general opinion that a more thorough investigation should be made to ascertain the cause of the break. It is alleged, and no one has yet appeared to deny the claim, that the failure of Sewer Contractor kehoe to leave the covering of the brook in the
 ble for the trouble, If this is a fact it will place City Engineer Weld and Sewer Inspector Carpenter in a bad light. Before the Brook street sewer
 was constructed Little brook was covered
 by substantial stone arch. When the sewer was built the arch had to be re-
 moved and instead of being replaced a
 cover of railroad iron and iagglng less
 than two inches in thickness was used
 An investigation to-day shows that the joints of the Tagging instead of being directly over the iron supports were be
 tween the rails allowing sand to work
 through the crevices. Finally when |; too heavy weight rested directly over ,, the covering the flags tipped into the brook. The opening was filled in by the road commissioners completing the botcl
 work and the result was Thursday l flood.
 [ An investigation by a committee iron :. the common council is in order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
A SECRETARY ELECTED.
Meeting of tho Executive Board
 the Democratic State Committee

Meeting of the Executive Board of
 the Democratic state Committee.
 The executive committee Of the demo- cratic state committee met in New Haven yesterday at the permanent headquart- CTS in the Garfield building. There were present Chairman Clinton B. Davis of Haddam, ex-congressman Vance of New Britain $. ?. Ensign of Lime Rock, Nj. J. Houli nan of NeWtown, C. 4. Elliott of Clinton, C. NJ. Allen of Putnam, w w. Jones of Holland, and J. R. Shannon of Norwich. The room not being in redinsss the meeting was standing one. J. II. Swartwout, ,eX- postmaster at Stam- ford, was elected permanant secretary, and the Hon Carlos B. French of Sey- lnour permanant treasurer. \ finance committee was appointed consisting of the following named gentlemen: \. E..
 Burr of Hartford. John E. Earl of New Haven, Mileo Richardson f..Lime Rock, Senator David NJ. Read of Bridgeport, F. A. Bucl, of Willimantic. C. M. Joslyn of | Hartford G. I. Hubbard of Middletown and C. w. Comstock Of Iontville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
The Walking Match.

There was fair sized attendance at the female walking match last night,@nd the leaders did some hard work. Enc five mile walk between Arnett and Joe Williams unknown. was won by the lat ter by a lap in 52f minutes. The scores at midnight last night were: Fleming 1908, Harvey 1S4, Arnett 1l0-l2, Mowl ray 1881. Tonight the race will close and several interesting features are promised. A one mile race between Ed Mcdonald and Joe Williams. for S25 d side will be one of this evenings cvents..
 A twenty-five dollar purse has been presented by a gentleman in town to be given to the winner of a five mile race tonight between Mobray, Arnett and Joe Williams unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
NEWS OF TIE DAY.

The Worlds Fair Guarautoo Fund Of New York now amounts to Si,325, I30.
 The entire dam at Sawyer's Woollen Mills at Dover, \. H.. has broke out. Loss Si ',OOJ.
 Five of the cigar factor;os belonging to the so.callod trust Ut Havana have resumed york.
 The d. zcnter of Mrs. Alber, of Bridg- water, Ont. was burned to death in a fire thero. The mothcr was absent.
 An English syndicate has purchased eighteen brcweries situated or owned in St. Lous, paying therefor about sl2,- 500, 00o.
 The managers of 25O cafes in Brussels have been expelled by the Government for maintaining resorts for disorderly persons.
 An explosion occurred in a coal mine at Bochum, WcStphalia, by which four teen miners were killed and four badl y injured.
 The London Trades Council has de- cided to support the full demands of the SilverJown strikers, and to call out the rubber worllmcn of the country if nec- essary.
 Postmaster Halbrocl1 of Brewster, N. I.. dropped dead in his office whilo
  60 years old.
 Robert E. Trippe, an Atlanta, Ga., lawyer, aged 35, committed suicide in his office yesterday by shooting himself in the head.
 ford, Ireland. ''NcWs," has been sen fenced to three months Imprisonment for intimidation.
 While crossing the Rock Island tracks at New LenoN, H., MT. and Mrs. Henry Morris, colored, were struck by an eX- press train and instantly killed.
 At Broolline, Mass, a number of Italian laborers were in jured by a cav ing bank. One died on reaching the hospital and another is not expected to live.
 Martin ". Delhanty, for many years clerk of the Common Council of Albany, N. I., and a prominent Democrat, died at ais residence in that city last night, aged 50 years. By fall of slate at Morris stone quarries near Bellefonte, Pa, Frank T. Gallagher ana Joseph Mayors were in- stantly killed and James Noon was se- rioUsly injured.
 The statement of the Reading Rail- road for October shows a decrease of s105,41l in profit of operating as com pared with October, 1888, namely S9oO,- 0So against Sl,oo4, l59. E. II. Bail has been appointed gen. 1 eral freight agent of the Reading Rail- | road Company. lie has been acting general freight agent of tho company for some time. 4 terrific and binding blizzard has been raging over Lake Superior for forty-eight hours. Many vessels arc overdue and grave fears are entertained for their safoty. J. Dobson was murdered at Osgood, Ind. by X. Bishop, his father.in-iaw, Dobson having mlstroatod his wife. Sympathy is with Bishop. No arrest has been made. j. c. Gilliland, cashier of tho Citizens State Bank at Selden, Kan, was ar rested on Thursday charged with forg' ing mortgages and thus obtaining money from Eastern loan companies.
 J. c. Gilliland, cashier of the Citi- Zens' State Bank at Selden. Kan, is un- der arrest charged with forgery, He was making arrangements to leave for Pennsylvania when arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
Joe Williams Heard from.

Joe Williams called at the DEMOCRAT otiice'this afternoon and wished to con- tradict the article in this morning s Republican, in regard to his fight with Mcdonald. He denies every state ment but the last one, that being, that the fight was a draw. None of his personal friends made the claim that he was whipped nor that ha could have been knocked out in the third round. He will listen to no more newspaper talk and will conduct himself as a gentleman for the future
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
AFFLICTED WITH BURG HAIRS.
New Haven Police FatrolIinE: the Cit
 in Citizens Dress

NEW HAVEN. November 30.-The policemen of this city who are doing special night duty have many strange experiences. 'H hen robberies began to occur so frequently in this city about 20 officers were selected to patrol the streets all night dressed as civilians. They are allowed to smoke and are not under the same restrictions as their brother off cers. who are on regular duty. Officer Goode is the man who guards the lives and property of the residents of the eighth ward while they sl,imber. He is particularly noticeable and wears a long overcoat with cape. Wednesday night while prowling around back yards on Ed street he was startled by hearing two pistol shots ill quick succession. The officer is known to have the courage of q Spartan but lie didn't care to serve as a target for an unseen foe, so he jumped behind fence. No more shots were fired and the officer searched in vain for his would be- slayer. The next day 1t was common talk in the ward that Walter Wellman had fired two shots at a burglar, who was trying to break into his rear door. Officer Goode heard the story and made no delay in seeing Mir Wellman and making known his iden- tity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
New HnVen Politics,

The electors of the town of Now Haven ill selecting their next town agent can choose between Gen Frank D. Sloat and eX-Town Agent James Key holds. These gentlemen were made the standard bearers of the republican and democratic parties respectively by the town conventions which met last night. The conventions of both parties put themselves on record upon the recent anti-consolidation town scandal by re- pudiating every member of the presen board of Selectmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
DANBURH,S FIRE ~FIEND.
Returns After an Absence of Iw'
 Months

DANBURY. November 30.-The people of this city are again in a state of eS- citement owing to the return of the fire bugs after an absence of two months. It was generally thought here that the fire tien1s had been driven out of Dan bury but the fires of the past week, par ticularly those of "Wednesday night show that they have not yet been exterpt hated Wednesdays fires were kindled on public streets, but still the police have no clue When this work of incendiar- ism began the public thought it was the work of someone to satisfy a grudge. Now they think. so indiscriminate has been the work of the tiend, that the fires have been set by modern Nero, who delights in seeing the fiery flames lick away everything combuStible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
Eur.InrS in West Haven.

WEST HAVEN, November 30.-Bur- glars broke into Wilmot & Warmers large store last night and made a des- perate but unsuccessful attempt to force open the safe. The handle and combin- alton vas broken off, but the safe which contained S700 could not be opened. The burglars rilied the money drawer of a few dollars and took With them two overcoats. They left behind them a two pound can of powder and two wet blankets
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
HE TOOK A DEIN F.
\ Waterbury Man in Trouble in
 New Rritair

\ Waterbury Man in Trouble in
 New Britain.
 The New Britain Herald of last even ing says This morning about 10 o'clock, Street Commissioner TolleS hitched his horse under the shed in the rear of Hanna's block on Main street. When he went for the team i'll about an hour he found 1t was gone. lie at once made the police acquainted with his loss. Mr Tolles was informed by two boys that a drunken man had stolen his horse Chester Camp and the street commls- sioner drove around town to-day look ing for the team and Officer ODonnell kept a quiet watch on streets in the cen ter of the city. Michael McDermott while on his way home from work found the team standing on North street. There was a man in the vehicle who was sound asleep. The reins were wound around his leg. llr McDermott got into the wagon and delivered the horse. vehicle and drunken man into the charge of Officer ODcnnell. The man was locked up He gave his name as Timothy Callahan of Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
State Taxes.

The state board of equalization have fixed the value of Connecticut railroad stock for taxation. The tax upon rail roads this year will be SITS, ,465 for 1889, as against S612,220 for 1883. The total increase of revenue from the railroads will therefore be S106.245. The amount assessed upon the horse railroads in 1888 was Sl2, ,So1.46, making an increase of S3 3OS it
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
ssThe Indian Mail Carriers

Go-Won c Mohawk, the Indian actress, is delighting large audiences at the Grand opera house. She plays the part of the carrier ill the sensational piece 1.-The Indian Mail Carrier" Frontier life is carefully depicted with thrilling incidents Miss Mohawk s equestrianism is very remarkable.-New Haven Register. At the opera house this evening.
 Primrose tG Vests Aiinstrels. Torrents of laughter and deluges of ap- plause, cyclones of smiles and whirlwinds of cheers from an audience of 5000 peo- pie greeted the performan ces of Prim- rose and Vests minstrels in Boston theatre last evening. And those who were present and paid this warm tribute | to the pets of minstrel performers were among the best people of Boston. It was a good show, a good audience and a very enjoyable evening. Boston Globe. At the opera house Monday evening. | ''The Woman Iiater.'' | Roland Reed is comedian of the most incisive humor. He is sharp, clear, almost poignant, in his delinea- tions of eccentric character. He is al
 most deliberate and intense even in the widest flights of his fun.-N. Y.
 World. At the opera house Wednesday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
RISKED THEIR LIVES.
Narrow Escape of a Train On tn
 Air Line Road.

Narrow Escape of a Train On the
 Air Line Road.
 MIDDETowN, November 3o.-The pas senger train which left here at S:24 o'clock this morning, narrowly escaped being wrecked about two miles east of Portland, and but for the bravery of three laborers who risked their lives to save the train terrible disaster would have resulted. The three men were re moving a rail which was laid upon the track, when the train was seen ap- preaching. They had had just succeed, ed in lifting the rail from the track when the train was upon them and the three were thrown down a twenty foot embankment. Charles Jacobs had hi; right leg broken Owen Flanagan ha1 his arm and head crushed John Barry escaped with a few slight bruises. The train Was not Nerailed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
In ifriduenoit Mondays and +EucsGGNS

In Efridgeport Mondays and Tuesdays.
 Dr w. Fletcher Hall, chief consult ing physician of the Polypathic Medical institution. Boston. Mass. can be con- suited on Mondays and Tuesdays at his parlors. 29l State street. The doctor diagnoses all diseases at sight without asking the patient a question. and meets with remarkable success as shown by the extended account of diseases success fully treated by the Polypalhic system. which will appear in Mondays Repuhli- can Office hours are from 10 a. m. to 1 D. m., } to and : to $ D. m. each day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
Peculiar Railroad Accident.

One of the cars on the train which ar rived in New Haven at 10:40 o'clock, a night or two ago, on the Northampton division of the Consolidated road, lost one truck and a pair of wheels. The discovery was made by Car Inspectors McKeon, Mckeever and Kelley. The car had kept on the rail, and it is con- sidered simply wonderful that it did so.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
EScaped From the AlmS!lOuSe.

NEW HAVEN, November 30.-Mary Breslin, the 11-year-old girl who at tempted to commit suicide by eating face powder in the lookup a few days ago. escaped from the aims house, where she has been confined, last night. It is believed that she has carried out her threat and committed suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
Santcnrp6 Tor. NaoI.ancy.

WINDSOR LOCKS, Nov 30.-Michael Cavanaugh. who was arrested here for attempting to wreck train Wedre sday was this morning sentenced to sixty days in jail for vagrancy. This course was taken to hold him until evidence in the more serious case can be obtained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
District Court assignments.

The following district courts assign ments were made at bar meeting to- day:
 Monday December 2.-Henry Gotta vs Nicholas Nerzin ct uX
 Tuesday, December 3.-Cora Cole vs A. w. Cole. (Gillette committee
 Wednesday, Decemb 4.-George W. Hubbard vs Hanover Fire Insurance Co. Thursday, December 5.-Charles D. Smith vs New York, New Haven Sc Hartford Railroad company.
 Friday, December 6.-8liller & Peck vs Keeley.
 Tuesday, December 10-Otis Ellis vs F. N. Hallock.
 Wednesday, December 11.-Pollard vs Jacques, (special)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
Bridgeport Civilization.

BRIDGEPORT. November 30.-Two employees of the Bridgeport forge works, one named Burtell F'renchman, and the other an Englishman named Well lington, engaged in dispute this morn- ing and adjourned to patch of woods near the shop to fight 1t out. The fight was witnessed by 200 employees of the shop and Burrell won in thirteen rounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
Meeting Gs To~Mo,
LOCAL LIS f.S.

ATTENTION WoRKMEN Wanted 100 workmen to come and bay one of our Sl4 watches at S1 each week. LAKE, STROBEL & Go, the jewellers.
 Go TO LApD's for reliable groceries All goods fresh and pure. G6 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
Killed By a Fall.

BRIDGEPORT. November 30.-NIrs George w. Parrott of State street, fell down stairs last night and received in juries which proved fatal in few minutes. The unfortunate woman was 69 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
'Tnc Woman Iiater."
X Pleasant Sunday.

NEW HAVEN. November 30.-Ser- geant Cox of the signal station predicts fair and slightly colder weather for Sunday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
Base Ball Association,

The Baltimores yesterday formally applied for admission to the Atlantic Base Ball association and, by telegraph ing of votes, were unanimously ad
 mitted. The Athletics of Philadelphia are expected to make application to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
Lost an Arm.

BRANFoRD, November 3O.-James Kiernan, a freight brakeman, had his arm crushed while coupling cars yester- day afternoon. The member had to be amputated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30

ss5 Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings ToaMorrow. Sheridan council, K. of c. Carrollton council, K. of C.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30

DR. C. V. s FRosT, 13T Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
List of Letters

Remaining uncalled for at the postofiice for the week ending Saturday, Novem- Der 3O 1889.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30

GENTLEMEN. Atwood Arthur C. Miller William Ashton -- McWhlrten Thomas Adams William MattataI Levi G. Adams Joseph (0 O'Grady C. Cowell John O'Brien John Goes C. w. O'keefe Owen Coflieid John O'Neil Patrick Chesmor Willie Pullen Thomrs Dronin Jules Philip Nelson J. Fish Henry $. Reed Fred Field James II. Reed Holly E. Calvin E. NJ. Reynolds George Hyatt H. Ringenberg Hermen Higgins Thomas Sullivan J. A. Handy H. B. Stetlon Henry Hart P. @ Sheehan Pat Janlowsby Joseph Scheifer R. Johnson Henry Schutt $. Kellogg James Twitchell Herbert MckeOn Fred D. Twining J. J. Martin William Walker Andrew
 LADIES' Bailey Mrs L. E. Bradley Mrs Nelson Brennan Ellen Cummings Mrs B. Canerty Mrs \. T. Denny Alice Davis Mrs Nj. $. Atwater Fanny Day Minnie Dutton Mrs Ellen Ennis Nora Mullen Miss Mccarthy Lizzie Strong Mrs Kate Spencer Mrs C. w. Smith Miss F.. H.
 IT. H. HA Y .ES, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Noe, Wines. Liquors aud Cigars.
 34 and 35 East Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30
EFT TURNER &CO.
BUSINESS SUITS

The true conception of Business Suit demands that shall be of quality of goods that will prove servicable that the pattern shall be something that suitable for ones business the fit be comfortable and the be low for not to feel afraid of soling them We satisfy each of these requirements $o SIP and $5 the popular prices for Business Suits for tie man, though want even better, which we have at SIG, SIS and $2O.
 We have them in all grades in sacks and frocks regular sizes, stout sizes and slim made from Chevos Tweeds Cassfmeres and Worsteds.
 Our SIS Black Cheviot Suit has been the popular suit with us this While you buy Black Cheviots for Sl2 or S, they to be compared SIS than $lO suit should be with S25 suit
 Good clothing properly imparts to the panes looking attractiveness which is irresistible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-30

DR F. A. TONNE, Il Bank street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-20

THE special reports from Richmond
show that the old Bourbon democracy
propose war of determination upon
all parties white and black who OPP
pose their domination in the county.
When the republicans governed the
county these Jayhirds shot niggers
and terrorizing the county ruled by
virtue of pure cussedn ess. When the
republicans stepped down and out and
held no convention, knowing that it
would but invite assassination and
that the Jaybirds had planned such
assassination, the two white factions
of the democracy locked horns. The
Jaybi being once more worsted at
the polls found themselves outside
county control and so resorted to the
shot gun. The sheriff and his depu-
ties are shot, the militia are ordered
out AMI now comes the special corre-
spondeni of the democratic morning
paper of this city and says that Gov
ernor Ross in speech from the bal
cony OF the National hotel assured the
people that he was in full sympathy
with the Jay birds who had Shutdown
the regularly elected officers of the
law and that he was in sympathy
with them because they were the reg
ular democrats. The talk of this cor
respondent about negro supremacy is
the veriest rot. There is not negro
official in Fort Bend county. There
was not a negro convention held in
the county last fall. The office hold
ers are all democrats. The shootists
on both sides are democrats. The Of
ficers of the law who were murdered
were democrats and it is democratic
muddle from beginning to end.