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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Polo games Saturday night At New Britain New Britain 10, Bridgeport , /; at Meriden- Meriden s. Springfield : at Hartford New Haven s, Hartford :.
 The standing of the polo league is as follows: Springfield won If, lost s; New Haven, 12- 10; Meriden, TO- II , New Britain, 1O- 12, Hartford, O. 12 }; Bridgeport S-13.
 The base ball patrons of Washington are very much cut up over the an nouncement that neither Wilmot nor Hoy will be members of the Senatorial team next season. Wilmot will play with the Chicagos, and Hoy will stick to the Brotherhood
 Umpire Lynch of New Britain has written to President Young stating that he is prepared to sign a league contract for next season, as he has every conf dence in the stability of the old organi zation. He was notified that he need give himself no uneasiness, as he would assuredly be member of the league staff in 1890.
 The Sporting Times this week pub. fishes an offer of S25 cash, to be paid at the office of the paper, for the prOduc tion of signed brotherhood contract with either Hatfield, Murphy, Tiernar or Welch.
 The 3O-hour go-as-you-please race al Bangor, Me, closed at midnight last night. The time made by Guerrero created sensation. He made the re markable score of 1S04 miles in the 3i hours, breaking the worlds record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09

TIPPoo TIE, the great African slave dealer, is getting tired of his wandering and dangerous existence and proposes to settle down as a solid citizen on his estate at Casingo, 300 miles above Stan ley Falls, where he has built for himself 8 large and fine stone mansion. His son, however, will carry on his fathers trade, in which he has already been quito suc- cessful, as on his last expedition he re- turned with forty tons of ivory, worth S35O, ,OOO.
 KARL FALKENsTEIN is tho name of the inventor of smolleless powder. Three years ago he was an unknown chemist in Vienna. He offered his in vention to the Austrian war office, but no investigation of his device was made. Discouraged by this refusal he went to Berlin and had an interview with the Emperor and Count Waldersee. His in- vention was thoroughly tested by ex- perts, and the smoi1elcss powder was pronounced a success. HC sold his rights to the German Government for a large sum and is now living in luxury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
AMUS SEMENTS.
'Surprises of Diyorce..

SoAPkISSS oI NoICS.1
 Surprises of Divorce" is a three-act play, relevant to scenes. people, incl dents and ideas of the passing hour, descriptive of the fortunes and deeds of a dozen persons, mostly men, and writ ten in a we'll sustained vein of rattling vivacity. It is not essential in present. ing such a matter to the attention of the readers of a newspaper, that the details of a plot should be specified. The syn opsis of a plot is usually the most tedi- ous kind of reading. The salient beauty of the performance-its atmosphere of fluent grace and lncessant sparkle-was obviously sequent on the remarkably clever investure of character with which each actor has been clothed in the cast ing of the comedy. The play will be produced at the opera house Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
 ''The World Against Her.''
 This is thrilling story based upon circumstances which frequently occur in real life. The principal parts will be interpreted by Miss Agnes Villa and Robert We'll, who with the aid of their support will make every effort to please the public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Big Flouring Mill Burned.

LocKpoRT, N. Y., Dec. 9.-Saxton &5 Thomas flour mill. situated on Market street, this city, was totally destroyed by fire yesterday. It was large estab- lishment, with a capacity of 1000 bar rels per day. The total loss is estima ted at $25o, ooO, partly insured. The mill was owned by Mir. SaNton. of Troy. N. Y. Tho building stood on the banks of the canal, near bridge, and the walls, in falling, carried the bridge down with them. Twenty thousand bushels of wheat fell into the canal and are total loss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
HEATING THE MACHINE ES.
Sport Indulged in By Waterbury
 Bows at Now Haven.

Sport Indulged In By Waterbury
 Boys at Now Haven.
 A Connecticut Associated Press dis patch from New Haven says: At the Consolidated depot are half dozen machines, one a large weighing ma chine, and on the counter of the restau- rant three or four tutti-frutti and chew ing gum affairs, all on the nickel-in the slot principle. While the Waterbury military boys were waiting for the train to Waterbury Saturday evening which was trifle late, they amused them. selves by filling up all these .faker' machines with blanks the size of a five cent piece, taking therefrom the same thing that is ordinarily thrown out by the depositing of nickel. The boys thought it good joke and filled every machine to overflowing. The proprie- tors of the machines have not yet learn : ed of the prank, but it is known by all the depot employees, who regard it as a good joke. They agree with the militia men on anything to beat the machines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
8 89C.
RARE AND REMARKABLE.

A RECLUsE near London has for years kept his coffin under his bed. He also has his tombstone, duly inscribed, on hand.
 AT Wauregan, Conn.,, a man hunting squirrels trsad and caught a monkey and a few days before another monkey was captured in similar way in forest in the middle of the State.
 THE Alta-Californian tells of Mexi- can maid who when her lover left her gathered his love letters in a heap, sat in it's midst a1fd fired it, stoically burn ing to death upon this unique funeral pyre.
 "A NEGRO woman at Montgomery" reports the Anniston (Ala.) Press, bought a round-trip ticket for the corpse of her child in order that she might take it to Pike Road to let her relatives view it before burial.''
 A RICH lady recently created quite a sensation at fashionable ball in Lon don by wearing pair of shoes with a circle of diamonds around each heel. She wore short dress and as she waltzed she set the heads of other dancers in Q whirl
 A RANCHER exhibited twenty onions at the Arroyo Grande (Cal.) fair that weighed one hundred pounds. Another showed forty-four-pound cabbage and nineteen-pound carrot, while still an other took the "cake' with a beet five feet long that scaled 154 pounds.
 A DISTINGUISHED Russian lately died whose fame was mainly acquired by his marvellous capacity for drinking cham pagne. In gratitude to the bottles out of which had come the chief enjoyment of his life, he collected the lead papers with which the corks of the bottles were covered and ordered that they should be used in making his coffin.
 HANOVER, Mich, has a most peculiar and eccentric young man. He is so bash full that he does not speak to his nearest neighbors, and he will go miles out of his way to avoid meeting a young lady. A few years ago his parents sent him to school; he attended only three days be- cause twenty young ladies surrounded him at the school-house and leased him till he nearly tainted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
A MINISTER'S SUDDEN DEATH.


 Sad Scene in His Church When the An
 nouncement Was Made.
 BALTIMORE, Dec. 9.-The Rev. George J. Zimmerman, leading Methodist minister, founder and pastor of the Fulton Avenue Methodist Church, died suddenly Saturday night. There was a sad scene in his church yesterday morn ing. Mr. Zimmerman feeling unweil, Rev. Dr. J. (. Hummer insisted upon taking his place in the pulpit
 At the early service, while Rcv. Dr. Roberts was making a prayer, in which the congregation joined, for the recov- cry of the pastor, a messenger informed Dr. Hummer of Mir. Zimmerman S death. When Dr. Roberts prayer was finished, Dr. Hummer arose and, with tears streaming from his eyes, announced that the pastor was dead The large congregation seemed stunned, but in a few moments, realizing their loss, gave vent to their sorrow so freely that the services had to be shortened. The con gregation went in body to the resi- dence of MT. Zimmerman and viewed the remains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
THE DEAD PRELATE.
Bishcp Tuisg's Funeral to Take Place ol
 Wednesday,.

ALTOONA, Pa., Dec. 9.-The funeral of the Rt. Roy. John Tuigg, Catholic Bishop of Pittsburg, will take place on Wednesday. The remains will be in- tered in St. Johns Cemetery.
 Bishop Tuigg was born in Cork, Ire- land, on February 10, 1920. He came to this city in 1853, taking charge of the Mission Church. He was very success full here and in 1876 was consecrated Bishop of Pittsburg and removed to that city.
 In 1883 Bishop Tuigg suffered a para lytic stroke and an assistant was ap- pointed, upon whom the duties of the Bishopric devolved. The Bishop re- tired to this place, where he spent the remainder of his days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Waterbury Eccentricitics,

Judge Merriman, who is very observ- ing, was in Waterbury the other day and saw handsome private residence on one of the streets with this sign painted on the peak ''Hor;e fugunt'' which is the latin for Swiftly pass the hours away"
 Will the Waterbury papers please find out what the owner put such a sign on his house for ?-Meriden Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
End of a strike.

THoMPsONvILLE, December 9.-All the molders, except two, of the G. H. Bushnell press works, who went out on a strike last week, have returned to work, having made satisfactory terms with the company. The two who have not returned were the headers in the strike and would not be taken back by the company,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09

w 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.
 Meetings This Evening. Waterbury Field club.
 Amphion club rehearsal. Evangeline circle, c. F. Fourth Division, A. o. H. Loyal legion, A. o. U. M. Evergreen Temple of Honor. American brass band rehearsal. Regular drill Chatfeld Guards. Speedwell lodge, No 10, K. of P. Townsend lodge, No 89. I. o. o F. Local assembly, No 2,961, K. of l.. Concordia Singing society rehearsal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
WORKING THE FIREMEN.
The Department Called Out Twice
 YeSterdAN.

The Department Called out Twice
 Yesterday.
 An alarm of fire was rung from box 6, Center square, at twenty minutes before nine o'clock yesterday morning. The department responded promptly but their services were not required: The cause of the trouble was smoking chimney in the tenement of FEE. Porter, 9 Abbott avenue. The alarm should not have been sounded.
 Shortly aftersix o'clock last evening another alarmwas rung. this time from box 45, corner Mill and Clay streets. The fire was in the boiler house of the American mills company. It was raining heavily, but the fremen were quick to respond andextinguished the blaze in short order. The loss does not exceed S2OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Burned to the Ground.

The New York store, on Fourteenth street, of Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. of Wallingford, was burned to the ground yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
A Burglar Shot in Hartford.

George Washington, colored, was shot through the head about : o'clock Satur- day night by William Nodine, whose house he was attempting to enter for the purpose of burglary. This is the second time he has tried to burglarize the house. He was former employe of Nodine. Washington is under argest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Split Open His Head.

BRIDGEPORT, Dec 9.-Duncan Deer ing, Scotchman, while temporarily in sane yesterday, tried to split his heat open with an axe. He was taken to the aImshouse and will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Three Months in Jail,

HARTFORD, December D. William Dorsey ,who assaulted Peter Fontain with a bottle, seriously lnjuring him, Satur- day night, was this morning sentenced to three months in iail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
LOCAL LINES,

ATTENTION WoRKMEN !-Wanted 100 workmen to come and buy one of our S14 watches at S1 each week. LAKE, STROBEL & Go, the jewellers.
 Go TO LADD's for reliable. groceries All goods fresh and pure. 66 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Suicide in Briuo.eDort.

BRIDGEPORT, December Backward B. Burroughs. a wealthy farmer of Long Hill, drowned himself in a well Satur- day night. He had been i'll for year past and for three months had been slightly deranged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Died From Her Injuries.

BRIDGEPORT, December o. Mrs Charles Miller, who was so frightfully burned Wednesday night by the explo- sion of a lamp, died at the hospital last evening
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Trying to Re-Open d Case.

HARTFORD, December 9.-The supe- rior court judges met here to-day and listened to arguments by State Attorney Fessenden, who asked to have the famous Brooks case re-opened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
nISTRICT of Waterbury ss Probate Court u Dec 9th, A. D. 1SS9

Estate of Thomas Claffey, late of Waterbury, in said district, deceased
 The court of probate for the district of Water bury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be de barred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to MARY CLAFFEY, AdmnstraJrix.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
DR. c. ". S FROST, 157 Bank street.

Moth patches, freckles, pimples, black heads disappear if Pearls White Glycerine is used,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Knocked Down By n Team.

NIONRCU OONII OS t1 ACttfff'
 NEW HAVEN, December 9-A young man named Hurley was knocked down by team driven by Mrs Leech, near the corner of Chapel and State streets, at 2:3O this afternoon. He was seriously in iured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09

300 Dozen Gents Plain White and Color ed Border Linen Handkerchiefs, hem stitched and plain hem. This lot con tains some of the finest goods woven. The real value of these goods run from 374 cents up to 75 cents. You can have your choice for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
21 C..

125 Dozen Ladies' Fine Embroidered all Linen Handkerchiefs, no two alike; scolloped edge and hemstitched; every one embroidered by hand. They are worth from 75c to $1 50 each. You can have your choice while they last for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09

30 Dozen Ladies' Handsome Embroidered Handkerchiefs. Positively the finest goods made. No two alike. There is not one of them that did not cost from $1.75 to $2. 50 to manufacture. It seems ridiculous to say so, but the goods are here and you can judge for yourself. You can have your pick of the lot for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09

T5 Dozen Gents Plain White Hemstitched Handkerchiefs; hem from inch to ? :! inches wide; extra large size. There is nothing finer made in a Gents Linen Handkerchief,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-27
The LarCier Of a Liner"

We grumble at a hotel or on board ship If
our food Is not exactly what we desire, but
few have any idea Of the provision needed on
one of the American liners. The passengers
on the Royal Mail steamship Umbria, on one
of her voyages from New York to Liverpool,
consumed tie following; $500 pounds of beet.
1900 pounds of mutton, 800 pounds of lamb,
256 pounds of veal, 40 pounds of pork, lao
pounds Of picked legs of port 600 pounds of
corned tongues, 700 pounds of corned beet,
1000 pounds Of fresh fish, Dpounds of calves
feet, 18 pounds OF calves heads, 45o fowls, $40
spring chickens, 30 ducks, 80 turkeys, 80
geese, 600 squads, 800 tins of sardines, 800
plovers, 175 pounds Of sausages, 200 pounds
of ham, 500 pounds Of bacon, 10000 eggs,
1900 quarts Of urils. zoo pounds of butter 40
pounds of coffee, 81 ppnnds of tea, 800 pounds
of sugar, 100 pounds of rice, 200 pounds Of
barley, 100 jars of jam and. jelly, so hotries
of pickles, 60 bottles Of sauces, 20 barrels of
apples, IA boxes of lemons, IS boxes Of
oranges, 6 tons of potatoes, 2+barrels of flour.
Pail Mall (.azntta
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-27
HOSSFELD BROTHERS, PrOprietOrs
Attention G.. A. X.

Special fast trains Will he run by the
great Rock Island route. leaving Kansas
City at 6 O'Clock Saturday evening, August
q. to accommodate the Grand Army Of
bhe Republic. their families and friends
who wish to attend the annual u. a. X.
encampment to be held at milwaukee,
August 26 TO 81 inclusive. Train leaving
Wichita at $50 a. m. will connect with
these trains and run through 10 Chicago
without change Tickets will be sod at a
very low rate for the round trip. ana eX-
tension of time given for the return pas
sage until Septeu her 30 if desired. Choice
OF routes viii Also be given between Cbl-
caco and Milwaukee for those holding
tickets over the great Rock Island route.
Extensive arrangements have been made
with the Goodrich Steamship company
aud they have placed A. the disposal OF
this company the new steamer tlty %
Racine, the finest boat OF the northern
lakes The steamer will sail on Sunday
morning directly after the arrival OF the
special trains IN Chicago, thus affording
the privilege Of Il tavligFt ride across Lake
Michigan to Milwaukee Patrons of the
great Rock Island re-thus sure OF gettia (
ACCOM- nc dat iuiIs IN Head of having to take
chances on arrival al Chicago Cab et Gre
company's Office, 100 Essi Douglas avenue.
corner 81 Main street, or NJ passs'ug - T
station. corner Douglas and Mead avenues,
for iulE particulars. .INo. SEBASTIAN,
Gen'l Passenger ma ficset Agent.
d69-22t :. T. BOFu
Asst Gent Passenger AID ficsset Agent
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-27
H,st.r,caa novels No Longer ropra.

Historical Eovels No Longer PopaIzs
Unless an author has a name which VIII
carry anything hs chooses to send out 1t Is
almost waste Of time nowadays for rising
writer to spend his evenings on q historical
novel. By that mean publishers are afraid
to venture upon historical fcsaon. I saw a
rractioal illustration Of this not long ago. A
New York author Of far reputation conceiv-
ed a novel Of historical plot and characters
He sent the manuscript from enc publishing
house to another, until it had run the whoIe
gauntlet in New York. Boston and Pmladek
phia. In each case i. was returned, end every
time the reason was given that Historical
novels are unpopular with the public" All
agreed that the literary merit Of the story
was unusually good, and deplored the fac,
that so well written a novel should have been
historical in its scenes and peFsonaees.
In FIVE Of the testers the author was strong.
IL urged to submit "a modern novel. With
people and events of today" I could moi
but wonder at this seeming inconsistency, foI
take the most popular novel issued for years
ben Hur," and the recently successful
novel. sThe Two Chiefs of Dunboy," and
both are historical. Not only that, but the
fiction record for the past ten years viii
show that of every ten historical novels pub
lished nine were successful. On the other
hand, take the modern novel, 50 called, ano
but one in about thirty-ive, believe, is The
percentage that is successful am not plead
ing for the historical novel, bas doesn't II
seem strange that publishers viii reject G
style of fiction which can show more distinct
successes than any other OF an elevatins
charac5era But the advice is good Don1
write historical novel if you would have
easy acceptance OF your work.-Cor. Rhila
deIDhia Times
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-27
orally Round the Flag. Boys.''

The Grand Army reunion to be held at
Milwaukee august 18th TO 3lst incusive),
will, in many respects, be one of the most
noteworthy of commemorative events,
There will be no lack of distinguished
speakers But the most attractive fea-
lures will be the "tie that binds men
who have fought, starved and bled for 4
sacred cause, the renewal of old-time as
sociations, the rehearsal OF war expert
ences, aud the rekindiinR upon the altar of
patriotism of undying DEVOTION to one
flag and one country" Veterans and
their friends will be pleased to know that
from all stations on the Chicago, Rock Is
land &; Pacific railway, on its man lines
and branches both east and west of the
Missouri river, the price OF tickets
has been placed for this occasion
at one fare for the round trip.
while children under II ana over years OF
age will be charged only one-half this ex-
curslOn rate, or one-Quarter the regular
fare for the round trip. Tickets Will be for
sale at all principal stations on the Rock
Island route August 81 to August y, 81,
inclusive, good for continuous passage TO
Milwaukee at any time between these
dates, and good for return passage leaving
Milwaukee on any date between August
q and September 5, 1870, inclusive. Hold
ers Of such tickets who desire 10 make side
excursions from Milwaukee 10 points be-
yond in any direction, can, by surrender
ing their return coupon rsckets for safe
keeping TO the joint Agent al Milwaukee,
have them honored to original starting
point where ticket WAS purchased fby
proper endOrsepent}. on any Date not later
than Septem Der 30 ioS9
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-27
To Milwaukee and Return.

On August 81 To IS. inclusive, the Frisco
line viii sell round Tip excursion tickets
to Milwaukee and return at one single
fare for the round trip. for persons TO at
tend the twenty-third national encamp-
ment OF the @. \. r., which takes place
at Milwaukee August Is to ii, inclusive.
Children between the ages of five and
twelve years can purchase at half OF the
excursion rate These excursion tickets
carry you through the cities of st. Louis
and Chicago andare good between Chicapo
and Milwaukee in either direction by rail
or steamer These tickets are good for
return between August % and September
8, final limit September 10, all dates
inclusive.
A special privilege is afforded persons
holding these excursion tickets who desire
to MAKE side trip from Milwaukee. By
depnsiting same with Joint agent at Mil
waQkee on or before september Sd, the
limit on such deposited tickets can be ex-
tended to September 30th. Remember the
advantages afforded by purchasing your
tickets via tie Frisco Line, st. Louis and
Chicago
For full particulars regarding rates
routes, time schedules. etc, call upon or
address the nearest ticket agent Frisco
Line, or ID. WISHART,
Gen'l Passenger Agent
dg4t15 ST LOUIS, DO.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-27
RECORD BOOK.

County Superintendent Fences class
ifacation register is the most COM
ylete thing of the kind ever published
John Mcdonald. editor OF the Wastern
School Journal writes: Il examined
Superintendent Fences Classification Reg
lister. and was much pleased with it. A
number of superintendent pronounce 1t
superior to any other now before the peo-
pie, and they are of the opinion that the
Register should be placed in our county
schools There is no reason why Kansas
money should be going to distant cities
when we have better article in our own
state. Address r p. NCRDOCR.
Manager EAGIR
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-27

At Milwaukee Wis. from August Is to
81 inclusive. A rate of one fare for the
round trip has been made for this occasion
and tickets viii be sold on August Il to 2s
inclusive. good TO return az any time from
August % to September 10. Arrange
ments have also been made where holders
Of these excursion tickets who desire TO
make side excursions from Milwaukee
to points beyond in any direction can, by
surrendering their return coupons for safe
keeping TO the joint agent at Milwaukee,
have them honored to original starting
point where ticket was purchased by prop
than September 50. 1889 For further in
formation call az the city ticket Office, No.
1877 North Main street, or at depot, Gorner
of Wichita and Second streets E. T.
Bleckey, p s. I. A., i3T North Main. g.