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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
YALE'S FROG CONCERT.
1t Will Commemorate the Historic Croak
 CT Scare of 1754.

It Will Commemorate the Historic Croak- CT Scare of 1754.
 Yale students are to present ''frog opera" The cast will require seventy | five people. The music was written by Barton E. Leavitt, a Yale freshman. The incident to be commemorated is | historic. Windham County historians l agree that the frog scare took place one sultry night in June 1754. The Wind hamites were awakened by the most | unearthly noises, and some of them leaped to the conclusion that the crack | of doom had been sounded. Others
 came to the natural but almost equally
 dreadful conclusion that an army of
 French and Indians was marching upon
 the village. All night long the people
 trembled in terror. The booming tu-
 mutt seemed to come from the pond on
 the Scotland road, which has ever since
 borne the name of Frog Pond. Among
 the noises the people distinctly heard | uttered the name of the well-known
 tory lawyer who was prominetly con
 nected with the Susquehanna purchase,
 in this fashion: "We'll have Colonel
 Dyer! We'll have Colonel Dyer!'' 'sEl-
 derkin, too! Elderkin, too!' rang out steadily in sharp tenor response. Colonel Elderkin was another lawyer.
 The people were terrified. Families
 living near said that the distress of the
 frogs during the night was given vent
 to with such force that they felt their
 beds quake beneath them. The frogs
 were seen by lantern light to be in great
 trouble. In the morning many dead
 frogs were found about the pond.
 There were no marks of violence upon
 them and nothing to indicate that they
 had been fighting. It is supposed that
 the frogs were attacked by 8 deadly malady.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
l5 Per Cent.

HAVING bought Nos IA and 16 Second avenue and spent nearly as much as rew house would cost in fixing it up, l now offer it fir sale. Number II has a ten ement of nine rooms and one of four in the basement, separate cellars for each. These will rent for 6 per cent inter st, taxes, water insurance and repairs, on the amount. l ask for the property, S6,OOO, leaving No l6 of nine rooms and .. small barn rent tree. Or, if you choose to rent the whole five tenements 1t will pay 15 per cent on the amoant asked. The lot is so feet front, which at the price asked on the street would be all 1 ask for the place, making you present of S3,500 house. It is nearly finished. Call and see 1t tomorrow. Easy terms r. B. RICE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
The Patronage of Waterbury People

To Travelling Saesmen has been liberal that have opened PERMANENT which expresssge they and have little alteration people OVERCOAT Every order and bearing Central Labor of Boston,
 PLTMoUTI ROCK PANTS CO.,, ss SOUTH STREET, WATERBURY, CONN.
 OF1cE 10 $ Eliot Street,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A CA R D l.

The license having gone up Is no reason why the people of Waterbury should be fed on tenement house goods. The only way to avoid smoking such filth is to call for goods made by Waterbury manu- facturer. The best 10 cent cigars are:
 "WAAS' CHOICEn and w. D." And for 5 cents those popular brands .sBig and Little Pride of Waterbury" crop of the Heap" ''Try Me" and s.Victoria." Meerschaum goods for the holidays Smokers articles in abundance.
 M. Fl. w A AS,
 7S South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
CHAPTER xxx.

HE two men whom Pauline Corsi met on her way from the house of Siias Craig to the Villa Moraquitos, are T. It @ Il ti r 6 1 y strangers to us.
 We saw them lact i'm the SDli-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28

The Oldest Old Subscriber.
 A Worcester (Mass.) journal claims to have female subscriber who has been reading the paper for eighty-four years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Godcrre & Ouchaincau,

MERCHANT TAILoRs. 172 BANK STREET. ATEST FALL. STYLES TO SELECT FROM L We gual antee style and work manship, and !. large saving in cost to our customers. Come and see us.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
A MIGHTY SLICK BURGLARY.
A Slight Hole in n Door, Zinc Trunk and
Box Cut for $3.50.

A Slight Hole in n Door, Zinc Trunk and
Box Cut for $3.50.
There was mighty interesting little bur-
glary out in Homestead, about midnight.
night before last, and the local paper Of
that lively borough will, In its issue this
morning, describe it as follows:
The storeroom of Messrs. T. Rose & Son,
shoe dealers, on Sixth avenue Homestead, was
broken into and robbed. The entrance was
effected through back window into dining
room, adjoining the rear of the storeroom, and
occupied by Mrs. Jester. A heavily bOlted
door led into the storeroom. the bolt being on
the storeroom side of the door. Part of the
panel of the door was cut out, through
hole will only admit of small hand. such as
rather slender man might have. Just inside
the door is large zinc covered trunk belong
ing to Mr.. Stouppe. This was securely locked
and must have given the thief considerable
trouble to open it from the way it was broken
and torn.
Fifty dollars in cash was taken from the
trunk. Mr.. Stouppe, who has charge of the
shelves. This box was pulled out and the
money taken. making $3.50 taken by the robber.
1t all occurred between IL and IL o'clock Mr..
Stouppe was in the city and came out on the
midnight train, but the loss had been discov-
cred before he arrived. Mr.. Stouppe sleeps in
the storeroom. and the robbery was evidently
committed by one who knew all about the cir
cumstances. Mr.. Stouppe accepts the situa-
tion philosophically and feels that he has some
valuable Information that will serve him well
in the matter.
Mrs. Jester sleeps in the room above the
store and was awakened by the ringing of the
money-drawer bell. She called two of her
boarders, who at once gave the alarm. Officer
Scott together with Councilman Swisher and
Culbertson and number of others, failed to
ind any trace of the burglar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
THE YALUABLES SURRENDERED.
The Mnn Who Got a Wrong Package Re-
turns 1t and is Arrested.


turns 1t and is Arrested.
Last night about II o'clock Martin Nor
gan, the man who received the wrong pack
age at Wells Turkish bathrooms on the
night of February 25 came into Central sta
ton, surrendered part of the valuables, and
was placed under arrest. Morgan says he
was drunk on the night he took the pack
age and did not discover the mistake until
he got home. The next day, ne says, he
discovered that a feIlow-boarder, at 207L
Third avenue, who had to pass through his
room, had taken the money. Morgan then
went on another spree, and kept it up
for several days, and finally when he
sobered up only recovered $40 of the S75
that had been stolen from him. He tried to
get the balance, but could not, and thought
best to return the gold watch, chain, pocket
book and railroad pass, hoping to be given
time to make up the balance. Inspector
McAleese got description of the man who
took the money from Morgan and sent an
officer after him.
The valuables were the property of Mr..
John G. Luke, of Piedmont West Virginia.
who was in the city ana took Turkish
bath at the same time that Morgan did.
Morgan left the place first, and through
mistake of the attendant, he got Luke's
package instead of his own.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
HIS BUTTONS CUT OFF.
Police Inspector Stevens Ii Discharged by
Chief Brown-Detective William Nc
KeIvy Is Promoted.


Police Inspector Stevens is Discharged by
Chief Brown-Detective William Nc
KeIvy Is Promoted.
Police Inspector Stevens, of the Southside
district was discharged from the force last
night by order of Chief Of the Department
of Public Safety, j. o. Brown. The order
was delivered by Assistant Superintendent
O'Mara at o'clock last night, and went
into effect Immediately. Detective William
McKelvy was appointed to fill the vacancy,
and will assume control of the district this
morning.
Chiet Brown, when asked his reason for
discharging Stevens, declined to say any
thing further than that the change was
made for the good of the department. and he
desired not to express an opinion as to the
guilt or innocence of Mr.. Stevens of the
charge made against him. The fact that
the charge had been withdrawn by the party
who made it should be enough to yindicate
Mr.. Stevens before the public.
Mr.. Stevens, when seen last night, said
that he had resigned of his own accord. As
to the charge made against him, that had
been withdrawn before hearing was al
lowed him at the alderman's Office, and
that, he thought, was sufficient to vindicate
him before the people.
William McKelvy, the new Inspector, is
one of the most popular detectives in the
city, Chief Brown and all the other police
officials being. of the same opinion that he
is the best fitted for the position of any man
at present on the force. He began police
duty when Mayor McCallin came into office
as Ordinance Officer, and was promoted to
the detective force when Chief Brown took
charge. He is about 81 years of age, and
has lived in the Sixth ward for % years. He
bears good reputation wherever known.
He put in five years on the Fire Department
as a member of Engine Company No. g.
The new position was unsolicited by him,
and his appointment was surprise to him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
NEWSIES' ICE CREAM AND CAKE.
The Anniversary at the Home of Coming
Statesmen and Merchants.

The Anniversary at the Home of Coming
Statesmen nnd Merchants.
The fourth anniversary of the Institution
of the Newsboys' Home, and its first ami
versary. as a chartered concern, was cele-
brated last night by pleasing entertain
ment given at the school, One hundred
and twenty-five boys and large number of
the friends and patrons of the school were
present, and the evening was an enjoyable
one for newsboys and visitors alike. Super
intendent Druitt and Secretary Kerr con-
Quoted the affair
The programme was opened by the BOYS
singing several hymns, which were rem
dered in an excellent manner. The Rev.
DR.. Purves, President of the Board of Man
ayers of the school, made an address. first to
the visitors, to whom he gave brief his
tory of the Home since its organization by
Mr.. Druitt, four years ago. Next he spoke
to the boys, and gave them some good ad-
vice.
Mrs. G. C. Mellor sang "Annie Laurie, I"
Mr.. Mellor presiding at the organ. Prof
Byron King delivered a recitation, and also
gave some amusing specimens OF mimicry.
Two of his pupils, Miss Nina and Miss Ade-
laide Milligan, also recited, and Profs. Gar
Der and Heron gave some selections on the
banjo and guitar.
After the entertainment the visitors in
spected the cozy quarters of the boys, and
watched them devouring the quantities of
ice cream and cake provided by the man
ayers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
A FAITHFUL FAVORITE.

Carrier Pigeon Returns After an Absence
of Nipe Months-The Most Remarkable
of Local Homers.
A carrier pigeon belonging to Hermann
Haupt, of Sarah street, Southside, returned
home yesterday after an absence of over
nine months.
Last June Mr.. Haupt and several of his
Southside friends who are pigeon fanciers,
sent large number of carrier pigeons to
Richmond, Ind, on trial trip. They were
all excellent flyers, and had been away on a
good many excursions of almost that dis.
tance. Among others Haupt sent the one
which only returned yesterday.
The pigeon is named Favorite, and it has
a very good record as fast and sure racer.
Haupt was much astonished, therefore, that
Favorite did not return the next day; but
he was even more astonished when he saw
the bird alight and walk into its own COOP
yesterday morning.
Haupt thinks that somebody caught the
pigeon and locked it up, with a view Of
keeping it, and he values Favorite now
more than ever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
ROBERTS IN DANGER.
The Pennsylvania President NIny be De.
feated at the Annual Election.

The Pennsylvania President NIny be De-
feated at the Annual Election.
The annual meeting of the Pennsylvania
Railroad will be held on March 26. It is
gravely intimated that President Roberts
will have hard time to secure his re-elec-
tion. He and his friends have been work
ing to get proxies from the small sharehold-
ers, and they have left the moneyed owners
severely alone.
A large amount of the stock of the road
is held in small blocks by the poorer classes
of England. The road has great reputa-
tion in that country, and when poor man
has $100 or more to invest he usually puts
it into Pennsylvania stock. They regard
such investments as safe as bonds. Said a
railway man yesterday:
l know it to be a fact that President Roberts
has secured large number of these small En-
glish holdings to be cast for him by proxy.
Some of the heavy stockholders have been
dissatisfied with his management for some
time, and strong effort is being made to oust
him. don't know who these people would
like to see replace him, but Mr. Roberts will
have to hustle if he wiehes to retain his pl es-
ent supremacy. The earnings of the road have
fallen off a little, but everybody knows that
last year was not as good railroad year as the
one before. The enemies of the President
however, are using all the means in their power
to defeaG him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
A LARGE INITIATION.
Are the New Viaduct Men Engineering the
Street Through Market Houses-Huck-
sters and Others in Arms.


Are the New viaduct Men Engineering the
Street Through Market HOuses-Huck-
sters and Others in Arms.
1t is not alone the property-bolding inter
est on lower Diamond street that is worked
up over the proposition to widen that thor
oughfare. The hucksters, butchers, restau-
rant keepers, etc., in and about the Dia-
mond market houses are intensely inter-
ested.
Some husksters state that any further ap-
preparation of their preserves would destroy
their business by sending it away to grocer
les. They say they have suffered great loss
by being driven off Market street. To the
suggestion that the entire upper portions of
the market houses might be used, they re-
turn an incredulous shake of the head, say
ing that people would not even ride
up in elevators, and that vegetables
would rapidly deteriorate in the confined at
mosphere, though on the whole Mr.. Beckert
stated that he was1't prepared to say that
the move might not be a good one and
profitable to the majority interest
Mr.. Samuel Shaner thought the PROPOSE
ton could never be made popular. As the
the street would run through both market
houses, about a score of butchers would be
dispossessed, and as they have three year
leases, they would hold the city for COM
pensation, unless the movers were to take
it upon themselves to reimburse them.
The general impression about the market
house seemed to be that the real promoters
of the movement were the men who propose
to erect bridge over the Allegheny river
at Fifth street, and the names of Messrs.
Thaw and Scaife were mentioned. 1t is
supposed these gentlemen want terminus
for their bridge and electric railroad that
would put them into the business center of
this city.
From the drift of talk about the Diamond
it would seem that there will be many
wrinkles to fatten out before the project
will run smoothly,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
CAPTAIN AND HIS MARK.
The Wisharts Divide Honors-One Ac-
quilted, the Other Convicted, of Mar
tins Black Eye-Confiicting Evidence.

The Wishnrts Divide Honors-One Ac.
quilted, the Other Convicted, of Mar
tins Black Eye-Conflictiug Evidence.
1t was case of 'limpid sweetness long
drawn out" The little throng in Magis-
trate Gripp's presence at Central station
appreciated it, too. The Wisharts were on
trial, not vice versa-and that's the kind
of trial the Central station hangers-on and
bummers delight to see. 1t was the suit of
john A. Martin to get $40 or 80 days worth
of satisfaction out of Mark Wishart for
humping him (Martin) over the eye, as
aforesaid-the suit in which the patrol
wagon, the habeas corpus, and, almost, the
other corpses, have figured so promi-
nently.
Major Montooth and John Marion were
there as counsel for Mr.. Martin, and Attor-
new William Yost for the Wisharts,
the Captain and his (X) Mark. Justice
Gripp explained the sickness that had
made him conspicuously absent from the
scene when bail to shut off the patrol wagon
was sought. He said he would leave it to
the public whether he or Judge White was
right.
Then Martin took the stand and told
about his (X) Mark over the eye, which
dated from 4 P. M. Monday. He denied
having given excuse for the violEnce. His
testimony was corroborated by that of Johns
Thompson, Hamilton and Dean and An
drew Heath.
You're anotherr' was the effect of the
reply to allthis, on the part Of Alexander
Matchett, who first swore for the defense.
''There goes dandy team" and the subse-
quent ugly name we're what he swore he
heard Martin call the Wisharts. So did
Captain Wishart swear to it. His (X) Mark
die ditto, admitting the blow he had struck,
but described the otfense that caused it.
Justice Gripp said, notwithstanding the
contradictory evidence, that he must dis
charge Captain Wishart as being guiltless
of any disorder, but would fine his Mark
$40 with thesalternatiye of 80 days in which
to earn it,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
AT HamiIfOn's,

You will still find number of those great
bargains which he is noted for. Beautiful
upright pianos, new and beautiful cased
organs, at the very lowest prices they can be
sold at. You are invited to call in and see
and hear them. Accommodating statesmen
will explain to you the prices and terms of
sale. So many are now trading their old
organs and square pianos of preparatory to
changing their residence or refurnishing
their parlors or libraries. We respectfully
urge these parties to call at Hamilton's. He
takes in exchange old instruments as part
pay on new ones and then monthly payments
for the balance. 1t will cost you nothing to
call in, and you will be both surprised and
pleased at prices and terms offered on thor
oughly irst-class goods.
S. HAMILTON,
81 and SO Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
A REGULAR MUSICAL EXCITEMENT
AT KIeber & Bros.

Four large floors chock full Of pianos and
organs at Kleber Bros, and ON each floor
customers and statesmen playing and sing
ing and talking from morn till night. Such
is the picture presented at Kleber Bros:
store, 506 Wood street, the musical head
quarters of our two cities. and where con-
gregate all the musical celebrities of Europe
and America. Any instrument coming
from Klebers' store, be it Steinway, Con-
over, Emerson, Gable or Opera piano, is ae-
cepted as good and reliable, for the opinion
of Mr.. Kleber is looked upon as final and
conclusive. Hundreds of people have made
the remark: 'Oh, 1 wish had called on
you first and bought an instrument of you. :"
and then they beg the Klebers to take the
piano or organ which they bought else
where off their hands and exchange for the
superior ones at the latter place. Klebers'
prices are from S25 to $50 lower than those
of other dealers, and their terms of payment
are easier.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
THE BILL WILL NOT PASS.
So Sny the River Miners and Operators In
the Monnongahela Valley.

So Say the River Miners and Operators In
the MonnOngahela Valley.
The Pittsburg Coal Exchange did not
have a quorum yesterday, although some
very important matters were on the pro-
gramme. A number of the members were
absent from the city, which is their excuse
for not attending. Captain John M. Risher,
who is Chairman of the committee ap-
pointed to protest against the passage of
Gallagher's bill, did not arrive in the city
until late in the afternoon. This bill, as
already stated, provides that no man shall
be permitted to work in a mine unless he
has a certificate. In order to obtain one he
must have worked in and around mine
for the period of two years.
Captain Risher, in speaking to reporter
for this paper yesterday, said there was no
danger of the bill passing, as the miners are
also opposed to it. He does not think that
any formal protest will be necessary, as the
bill will be promptly killed when it comes
up in the House.
Nothing further has been done in the
matter of tolls on the Monongahela River,
as the operators do not believe much more
coal will be shipped to the lower ports, as
they are unable to compete with the opera
tors of Southern mines and convict labor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
To.Day's Bulletin.

If we know of any inducement we can Of
fer you to visit our store the columns of the
newspapers make it known to you. To-day
we hold a special sale OF mems fine spring
overcoats and suits at So each. Fine cork
screws, rough finished cheviots and fancy
cassimeres compose the suit line, while au-
burn meltons, elegant kerseys and foreign
worsteds, we'll made and trimmed, make up
the spring overcoats. Your choice of either
suits or overcoats to-day at So. P. G. C. c.,
cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
STRUCK WITH A POKER.
Lively Fight Between an Allegheny Land.
ln,.d nd

Lively Fight Between an Allegheny Land
lord and His Tenant.
A rather complicated disturbance oc-
CURED at No. 18 White Oak alley last even
ing, which resulted in the arrest of two men
and both were covered with blood. One OF
the prisoners had serious cut on the head.
Lieutenant Thornton, who made the arrest,
said be was called to the house and saw that
fight had taken place and arrested the two
men. One was Harry Gregg and the other
j. r. Fiseus.
1t is stated that the former rented room
from the latter and some trouble arose
which resulted in fight. Gregg hit Fiseus
over the head with poker, and the latter
struck him several times with his fist.
The cause of the quarrel is not known.
City Physician Woodburn attended Fiscus'
injuries and both prisoners were held for a
hearing before Mayor Pearson to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
A STAB IN SELF DEFENSE.
An Allegheny Citizen to be Arrested on n
Charge of Cruelty.

An Allegheny Citizen to be Arrested on a
Charge of Cruelty.
Humane Agent O'Brien yesterday made
an information before Mayor Pearson, Of
Allegheny, charging Joseph Clark with
stabbing and cutting dog. The defendant
is veteran and well-known paper carrier.
and lives on Washington avenue. He has
little pet dog which follows him over the
route every morning. While on his way to
town, large Newfoundland dog, belong
ing to William femme, a brother-in-law OF
Chief of Police Kirschler, attacked the pet
dog. Clark, it is alleged, then drew dirk
knife from his pocket and stabbed the dog
in the neck, and cut it about the body.
The owner is trying to save the ferocious
animals life, although the Humane Agent
advised him to kill it. Clark will be ar
rested to-day and have hearing before the
Mayor on charge of cruelty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
MUSICAL UNION VICTORY.

Great Western Band Members Apply for
Reinstatement In II.
The quarterly meeting of the Musicians
Mutual Protective Union will be held to-
morrow. A director of the union said last
night that the application for reinstatement
of Peter Schwartz, the leader. and three
othermembers of the Opera House Orchestra,
had been received. AS these are members
of the Great Western Band, this is con-
sidered another vic tory for the union.