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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
WAS IT A MURDER 2
No Tidings of Michael Clifford Who
 Disappeared From Terryvtlle.

No Tidings of Michael Clifford Who
 Disappeared From Terryville.
 Michael Clifford, who disappeared six weeks ago, is still missing, and no trace of him has yet been found. The case IS one which demands investigation. The theory that he was drowned in the Pequa- buck river satisfied the public mind for a time, but now that no traces of the body have been found, people incline to the belief that murder was committed.
 When last seen Clifford was at Good wins saloon very drunk. The Statement is made that he was put out late at night and was supposed to have gone to sleep in a wagon in Goodwin's shed. In the morning the man was missing.
 The night was a very stormy one, and Clifford had no money. There was no way in which he could have gone out of town without walking and even that in his condition and on such a night was almost impossible.
 Belief now prevails that on the night of his disappearance Clifford .quarreled with some unknown parties and was killed The saloon at which he had been drinking is in the town of Bristol, but close to the town line that trade from Terryville may be attracted. There arc no houses near the saloon, and the out o1 the way location has made it a favoritt haunt for men of Bristol and Terryville | Ouarrels have often occurred in the vicinity, and it may be that in one O. these after the barroon had teen closed the missing Terryville man was disposed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
Bread in Norway.

Bread making, writes correspondent
 in Norway to the London Telegraph, was another industry which we had a good
 opportunity of seeing while we changed
 horses at one of the stations. Contrary
 to our expectations, we found white bread everywhere, but the common bread is heavy bread, the chief in gredient of which is rye. It is always sour; the housewife intends it to be so.
 They also have "f1at bread" made of potatoes and rye. It was this kind of bread that the two women whom we happened in upon were making. They were in little underground room, un- lighted except from the door. The walls were of stone and the floor was of earth. They were seated on either side of long, low table, upon which were huge mounds of dough. The one nearest the door cut off a piece of this and nodded 1t and rolled it out to a one took 1t, and with the greatest care rolled it still more. At her right hand was the fireplace, and upon the coals was a red piece of iron, forming huge griddle more than half yard across. The bread matched this in size very nearly when 1t was ready to be baked
 and it was spread out and turned upor the griddle with great dexterity, and al soon as it was baked 1t vas added to { great heap on the floor. The woman sait she should continue to bake bread fol forty days. She had large family o
 men, who consumed great deal. They had to bake very often in consequence In many places they do not bake bread oftener than twice a year, then 1t is { circumstance like having or harvesting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
ON TRIAL FOR MANsLAUGHTER.
Opening of the Case Against Df
 Joseph .. Chagnon.

Opening of the Case Against Dr
 Joseph $. ChaGnon.
 The case against Dr Joseph $. Chagnon, accused of causing the death, by mal- practice. of Mrs Mary Boisvert, occupied the attention of Judge Bradstreet in the police court this morning, and was fur ther continued until Friday morning al ter the testimony of two witnesses TOT the prosecution had been heard. Henry Boisvert, husband of the de- ceased was the first witness. He sad he called in Dr Chagnon Tuesday, Janu- ary 15, to attend his wife who was in a | delicate condition. The child was born that day, instruments being used, and DI Chagnon said the woman was in no dan. ger. Wednesday he called again and said the patients condition was nc worse. Thursday the woman was III great agony and the witness again called in Dr Chagnon. He subjected Mrs Bols vert to cruel treatment. after which ne acknowledged to the witness that he dlc not know what was the matter. Dr Mcdonald and Axtelle were then called in.
 Clarice Bernatchez, sister ot MT Boisvert, was the next witness. She wa moved to tears when questioned by th' prosecuting attorney and could hardl. be prevailed upon to say anything. Sh' absolutely refused to answer questloh during Cross-eXamination by Attorne. Root until threatened with punlshmen for contempt of court. Her testimon. was materially the same as that glvei by the first witness, except that she de ciared positively that Drs Mcdonald an' Axtelle were called Wednesday instead of Thursday, as stated by Henry Bols vert.
 At this point Prosecuting Attorne,, Burpee announced that three of hl most important witnesses were unable t, be present, two of them, Dr Alfred Nortl and the mother of Mrs Boisvert, beln! sick, and by agreement of counsel tn case was continued until next frda. , morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
GAMBLERS MUST PAY.
A Bill to Tax Proceeds Arising
 From Horse Racing. Etc.

A Bill to Tax PrOceedS Arising
 From Horse Racing, Etc.
 Here is bill fathered by Representa- tive O'Neill of this city that will find fa- vor with the grangers:
 Section 1. The treasurer of every as- sociation or society in this state, corpo- rate or incorporate, on whose grounds, whether owned or leased by it, horse racing is permitted, shall on or before the first day of December, annually rem der to the comptroller a statement in writing under oath, of the amount of the gross receipts of said association or society on the days on which horse rac- ing shall have been permitted during the preceding year on the race tracks owned or leased by such association or society; and such association or society on or before the 2d day of December an nually, shall pay over to such comptroi- Ter five per cent of the amount of such receipts, and the comptroller shall pay the same over to the state treasurer.
 Sec Eff the treasurer of any such as, sociation or society shall neglect or re fuse to furnish to the comptroller the statement above required, the comptrol Ter is hereby authorized to obtain the same by any proper action. If any sucf association shall neglect, or refuse t6 pay the amount of such tax, the state treasurer is hereby authorized to collect the same in any proper action.
 Sec 3-A separate account of tht money so received shall be kept by th' state treasurer and the said money so re ceived shall be paid over to the severa agricultural associations and societies Il this state in such sums as the genera assembly, shall from time to time de Signate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
Good Advice.

On the street car
 First Lady-"Going to buy piano, are you?'
 Second Lady-''Yes, and I 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. 1 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 a splendid high-priced piano, but the tone got so wiry that she sent it to an auction room and bought Shoninger instead. could tell you of ever so many more who have bought Shoninger's pianos, and ii you get one you will never want te change it."
 Second Lady-"I have heard the Shoninger pianos very highly spoken o before. I think I will take your advice By the way, where is their warerooms
 First Lady-'T don't remember. Oh yes :! 161 Bank street"
 Second dLady-''Thanks."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
A TRIPLE roo REALISTIC.
Harrison and His Leading Lady Have
 Close Call.

Harrison and His Leading Lady Have
 Close Call.
 Duncan B. Harrison, the star and author of 1.-The Paymaster," which will be produced at the opera house tonight, and his clever leading lady, Miss Beatrice Lleb, had a narrow escape from hor- rible death recently at Pittsburg. The tank which is used for the rescue scene in the fourth act IS eight feet deep, and contains, when filled, twenty tons of water. In building the scaffolding about it the stage carpenters made it too light and the result was that when the inn mense weight of the water bore down upon it the zinc, with which the tank is lined, burst and tore the entire bottom out of the whole affair. The water rushed through the scaffolding tearing it to splinters, and reaching the cellar, thirty feet below literally plowed up the | bricks with it's force. Luckily the acci- dent happened while the curtain was down, for had it occurred ten minutes later, when Mir Harrison and Miss Lieb were both in the tank, nothing could have saved them from death. They would have first probably been mangled by the ragged edges of the zinc and then dashed to pieces against the bricks be- low. Since Mir Harrison has been play ing "The Paymaster' he has suffered a fracture of the skull, curvature of the spine, a sprained arm and number o1 minor injuries, but the last was the closest call he ever had.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
NAUGATUCK NEWS.

The relatives of the late Michael Fitz- gerald have erected handsome monu- ment to his memory in the St Francis cemetery.
 M. F. Sullivan, who recently sold his store on Main street, leaves February 9th for lower California, where he intends to locate.
 The second annual concert and mas uuerade ball of Court Unity, A. O. F., will be given at the Gem opera house or Friday evening, February 22. The com mittee having charge of the arrange ments are Charles Zeiglemalr, J. B Schmitt, J. M. Sweeney and William Moore.
 c. Collard Adams has resumed his ole position as editor of the Review.
 It is said that petition will be pre- sented to the legislature asking that ths town be divided into two voting dis tricts, one to be located across the Nau gatuck river and the other at the wes side.
 The cases of Jack Fox and Hugh Lew is, charged with stealing Geo Billman' horse, were nolled by Attorney Kenned. Saturday, as there was not sufficient ev idence to convict them.
 Michael Powers, who has been sick fo several months, was presented Saturda with purse of $50, the proceeds Of tn late dance given for his benefit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
MERIDEN AND RI |.
A New Time Table to Go Into Effect
 February 1.

A Ne" aDlS lo "o lhlo
 February l.
 The new time table for the Meriden Waterbury and Connecticut River rail roud is completed and will go into effect February 1. Arrangements for connect ing with the New England road in the matter of passengers have not yet been complete, but will be it is thought in a few days. The following are the changes made: The first train from Meriden for Waterbury in the morning will leave at 7:02 instead of 7:25. In the afternoon the present 4:51 train will leave at 4:40 and new train leaving for Waterbury at 6:15 will be put on. Now the last train leaves at 4:51.
 Going from Waterbury the last train in the evening leaves at 6:15. According to the new time table it will leave at 6:30 reaching Meriden at 7:15 instead of FOG l The train due at Meriden at 12:3O p. m from Waterbury instead of waiting unti 2:3O before going to Cromwell, will leave at once. The train due at 4:51 iron Waterbury is put back an hour later The above are the only changes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
wORLDOF SPORTS.

The next game of polo at the rink will be played tomorrow night between the Blues and the Stars of Hartford.
 Official notice has been given of Dan Shannon's release from Newark's reser- vation, and his contract with Louisville is therefore legal.
 President Goulding of the Worcesters thinks he can save about S2,0OO by hay ing manager who is player. He thinks Campion would fill the bill
 If Sweeney replaces Donnelly at Washingtons third base it will be not because he can field the position any bet ter than Donnelly, if as well; but he Ii big. and when such fellows as Roger Connor run against him at third he l' not likely to drop thrown balls.-Sport | ing Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
GONE WITH A PAIR.
Philip Kelsey Hires Team ana
 Falls to Return.

Philip Kelsey Hires Il Team anu
 Falls to Return.
 A young man who passed himself oil upon Waterbury as Philip Kelsey, travelling agent for New York Jewelry firm. left town Saturday with pair of handsome black horses and a slelgh belonging to Liveryman Norton. He first hired team from Frank Smith and took a young lady sleigh riding. After driving around the town until 1 o'clock Saturday morning Kelsey got out of the team saving he was going to the Con- cordia ball and asked the girl to drive the team to Smiths stables.
 She started to do so, but the horse be- came unmanageable and finally ran away throwing her out and smashing the sleigh. A policeman stopped the runaway horse and brought it to smith Saturday morning Kelsey hired team from Norton to go to Thomaston. In stead of going there he drove south. Al Derby he exchanged the sleigh for z wagon and continued towards Bridge port. The horses are a valuable pair o1 matched blacks, weighing about l,Oo' pounds each. Word was sent to th' police throughout the state with de scription of Kelsey and the horses, and was made almost lmpos slble for hln to get out of the state.
 | X telegram was received by Chic Egan this afternoon from Deputy Sherit Bolster of Stamford saying that he hal arrested Kelsey at that place this morn ing and he would bring him to this cit. on the 35S train this afternoon. Livery man Smith has been on the track O Kelsey and was in Stamford when h was apprehended. Kelsey's home is il Brooklyn, N. Y., and he is well con | ppctp1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
Are You A Subscriber 2

If not why not become one? The DEMOCRAT will be delivered to your house every evening before o'clock for 12c a week; 42c a 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 authors in the country. Read the opening chap ters of Miss Bretherton" in last 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., 1889-01-28
Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run on until it gets beyond the reach of medicine. They of ten say, ooh, 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.OO. Trial size free. At al druppiStS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

e5g- Secretaries are requested to send m the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights ... Meetings This Evening. Barcelona council, K of c.
 Continental lodge, F. & A. M.
 Companions of the Forest. Fourth division, A. O. Il.
 Evergreen Temple of Honor.
 Go A drill.
 Waterbury Game club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
Boulanger,s Victory.

PARIS. Jan 28.-In consequence of General Boulanger's victory yesterday the ministry rendered their resignation this morning but President Carnot has declined to accept them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
DR. c. w. s. FROST 137 Bank stree

DR. c. w. $. FROE5. t5I BaHK slTteV 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 S10 to SIS. and Exchange place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
A Rip Blaze in Duluth.

DULUTH, Jan 2S.-The grand opera house and the postoffice, adjoining, were destroyed by fire early this morning. JOSS S2OO, ,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
Boodler McCleary on Trial.

NEW YORK, Jan 2S.-Boodler Nc Cleary's counsel have to-day applied fo a change of veue and the selection of jury has been postponed to Wednesday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
Card of Thanks.

WE ETAKET THIS OPPORTUNITY OF THANK II. their many acts of kindness in our late be reavement. To those of her associates in tht Waterbury Manufacturing company we owe special debt of gratitude for their beautiful floral gifts. All those who in various ways man ifested their kindly sympathy we tender ou sincere thanks. Mrs Edward Reilly and famiE join us in making this acknowledgment.
 MICHAEL SULLIVAN AND WIFE,
 13 Burton Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
Only Six Days More.

In six days Hirsh, the manufac- turing clothier, must vacate. The leas- ing of the store over his head has com pelled him to fairly slaughter S35, ,OOO worth of fine clothing. The bargains are great and as the time is nearly up Waterbury can save money by going at once to 1351 Bank street.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent Clothing com pany, 1851 Bank street. LOOK FOF THE WHITE FRONT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28
RIrSINEsS ANNOUNCEMEN1

Reduction in table board at Mitchell's, G East Main street.
 Reduction in pies at Kelly's bakeries Skates at F. B. Fields
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-28

See Miss Bretherton" in the DEMO GRAF.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-10-11
AGRICULTURE.

The greatest difficulty for the farmer to
understand is, that agriculture is science;
and this dificu!tyis the main obstacle to
the progress of farming. The producer
deserves far more credit, than the consumer,
and he that makes two stalks of grain to
grow where only one grew before deserves
the homage Of his fellow man.
In the pursuit of agriculture man comes
close to nature. She reveals TO him her Sc
orets, and opens to him her hidden stores !;
makes him her assistant in the distribution
of her bouutics 10 all her children. When
the Almighty first made man in his own i'm
age, he put him in the garden of Eden, 70
dress it and to keep it; plainy sgnifying
that to be the noblest calling. And there is
to-day, no more lofty and honorable avocs-
tion fer true man than tilling the soil.
He may constantly commune through ma
ture with nfure's God. Then his humble
possessions are the honest earnings of honest
labor and he can at all times lift his hands
before the wsrld and claim that they are uu-
spotted by the "rapine of avarice,' or
plunder Of the helpless.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-10-11

The PEABODY FUNp.-New York. 3.-The
trustees Of the Peabody Educational Fund
held their annual meeting at the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel to-day. Tho venerable Robert G..
Winthrop presided. There were present
besides, the Hon. Hamilton Fish, Bishop
Whipple, Ex-Presidents Cleveland and Hays,
Chief Justice Fuller, Messrs. Drexel, Green,
Porter, Morgan, Courtenay, Devens aud Glib
son full board, except Senator Evarts, WI o
Is absentin Europe. BY the wise mansgemei Z
Of the finances by Pierrepout Morgan, and
q reinvestment Of the funds, the animal in
come has been increased 80 FER cent. and
for next year will amount to $92 900. Since
the creation Of the tiust the sum Of 81, 800,
600 has been expended in the South for
schools.
Reports by President Winthrop and Gen.
eral Agent Curry show great educational re-
suits in all the Southern States. Informa-
tion from all points indicating increased
appropriations for the coIa mon schools, and
deeper interest,
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lcorrespondenee Of the Union Times. ]
From Booming yonesvslls.

u Jox1uvfE1s, Ost. s7tb.r This is regular
fall morning tho hrst this season. There
WAS q Hight Frost, but it being 30 dry no
damage was done 10 crops. 1t IL hne wealth
Or for tarmsrs. and they are making good
use oft, gathering crops aud sowing oats.
The cotten crop willbe short, but all other
crops are good, which will make p oon-
siderably for the shortage in cotton.
We have had some sickness in Town Of
late. but not OF o serious nature, and Just
now oil are about we'll and we expeotEto en-
joy the bvatrof health this,fbsqDnttfpi fall
weather. We are to have o show Yin town
Jonesvlle seems to be on Q boom just
now. Mr.. J. w. Crawford has been to Ten
nessee and brought back some fne horses
for the Livery and sale stable OF Crawford
g. McWhirter,
MIR. r. A. Whitlock has moved into his
new aud commodious store house. Mr.. Sam
Littlejohn has moved into the house vacated
by Mr.. Whitlook. -
DR.. X. NJ. Littlejohn's store house is about
completed and will be occupied soon by
Messrs Swink & Oetzel, new firm.
Capt. j. T.. Lindsay is building large
store house on his lot near the Livery Stable.
Messrs Spears and Altman, Of Kelton,
have bought a business lot from Mr.. ii. C.
Smith, nearthe depot, upon which they ex-
pect to build and open store In the near
future.
Mr.. A. o. Sprouse, who is with Mr.. Sam
Littlejoh has moved his family 70 town.
The town Council has elected Mr.Willie
Hyatt Cotton weigher, Willie is sober,
steady clever young man and will do just as
near right between all parties concerned as his
Judgment will dictate. We have D cotton
market equalin price to any ofsthe mar
kets in this part of the country.
O,,r oh ocbool uudar fha manaUayn
of Professor Ssrratt, is moving on nicely.
Rev. D. p. Boyd closed o good meeting at
the methodist church few days ago.. He
was assisted by Rows. j. F. Smith, A. A.
Gilbert and 8. j. Bethea.
The new Methodist church OF New Hope
will be dedicated ON the 4th Sunday in thi
month. Rev. j. A. Clifton will preach the
dedicatory sermon. On Saturday, the day
before, the Jonesville circuit will have their
Children's Day at New Hope church. Come
up, Mr.: Editor. among those clever New
Hope people and breathe Of the pure air Of
the Rockey Creek Hills.
Mrs Melissa Horn, On aged lady who had
lived in aud around Jonesville most Of her
life, died suddenly the other day.
MIR. Thos. J. Fowler, formerly of Jonesvillo,
but now living at Trough Shoals, lost his
wife and son few days since. They died Of
fever.
Miss Marion Porter, of Santuc, is visiting
relatives in Jonesvile
Mrs Ella RowelI, who has been teaching
school on Browns Creek, is at home again,
her school term having expired.
"Mr. Seaton," Of Pacolet, was in Jones'
vile yesterday.
J. l.. MoWhirter and family. paid their
relatives in Spartanburg visit yesterday.
Mrs Brant, the Mother of Mr.. James
Brent, is visiting her son.
TELEPHONE.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-10-11
A Deserved Compliment.

Perhaps the most deserved compliment
that has been paid to acknowledged worth,
was given in the Court House, by Col. l.
G. McKissick, attorney for defendants, in
the case Of T. b. Nj. Perkins and G. w.
Fowler. In the course Of his argument the
Col. said: at is in proof that at Pine
Grove Academy. there is o sabbath school,
aud its superintendent is Miss Bessie Far
rar. 1 know we'll these facts before they
were proveiy-~~1-k -L----------I --'-t----- -
saying that believe che g d aing more gooo'
for time aud eternity, than any minister
in the county. When her mission is ended,
and she is gathered to her heavenly reward,
a monument ought to be erected at the place
to the memory of the Kind Superintendent in
whom is found so much of the apge. in the
form of woman"
Comment is unnecessary, for the Col. has
said eloquently what is q patent truth.