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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
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 In Mir DeKoven's setting of the text of the new opera Robin Hood' there is plenty of bright and interesting music well suited to the nature of the subject, and much of it is possessed of catchy rythm and style which find immediate favor with the hearers. The opera is hand omely staged and costumed, and what with the excellent company of we'll known singers to be found with the Bostonians, decided treat will be en joyed tonight at the opera house.
 "MuRgs LandinG."
 The unfavorable weather was respon- sible for the rather small attendance at the production of "Muggs Landing" last night at the opera house. The play was in excellent hands and those who braved the storm to witness it were well repaid. At the Casino.
 Ladies and children are invited to at tend the matinee at the casino theatre tomorrow afternoon. A programme both amusing and instructive~will be presented.
 'sVirgInia Jubilee Singers.'' Lovers of good old fashioned southern songs will hail with delight the annual appearance of the celebrated colored Virginia jubilee singers, who will give a grand sacred concert in Jacques opera house on Sunday evening, October %.
 ''The Two Sisters.',
 'tThe Two Sisters" will be presented at the opera house Tuesday evening next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
REpURLIcANs FILIBUsrER.
Four of Them Break Up Last Nights
 Common Council Meeting.

Four of Them Break Up Last Nights
 Common Council Meeting.
 The special meeting of the court of common council, held last evening to elect a successor to the late E.L.Bronson as a member of the board of agents of the Bronson library, failed to accom- plish the desired result.
 In the board of aldermen an informal ballot was taken resulting in l.. A. Platt receiving 4. F. J. Brown 2. Mir Platt was declared the choice of the board.
 The board then took a ballot for fire commissioners, resulting as follows : Horatio Nielsen 2, James A. Hynes 2, NJ. F. Connolly 9. A recess was then taken.
 In the board of councilmen the vote for member of the library board on the informal ballot resulted as follows: l.. 4. Platt 2, c. R. Baldwin 6, l.. s. Brown i. The formal ballot resulted in c. R. Baldwin receiving 8 and l.. A. Platt 6: Mir Baldwin was declared the choice of the board. The board then took a | recess.
 In the board of alderman communi- cation was received from the council de- claring Mir Baldwin their choice. The aldermen again proceeded to ballot for the position. On the first ballot c. k. Baldwin received 3, l.. A. Platt 5. The next ballot was the same. The third ballot resulted, l.. A. Platt 4. c. R. Baldwin 2.
 Word was received by the council that the aldermen had taken three bal. lots without concurring. This would necessitate joint session of the boards. The republican councilmen got angry and left the council room. Those leav- ing the meeting were Messrs Barnes Noether, Buckmaster and Andrews President Kellogg remained. He called the meeting to order and announced that there was no quorum present The board then adjourned. The alder men hearing of the action of the council also adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
AcoIoENr AND INcIDENr.
James F. Kelly Badly Injured at
 New Britain.

New brlIAIns
 James F. Kelly, a salesman for the New Haven Brewing company, met with a serious accident in New Britain yesterday afternoon. Mir Kelly was in New Britain in the interests of the brew ing company, and after finishing his business drove into the woods with a friend to shoot birds. The jolting of the wagon caused the premature discharge of a gun Kelly was holding and he re- eeived terrible injuries. His face was torn and bleeding and there were many powder marks on it. His hands were mangled, the thumb on the right hand being gone, as were also the second and little fingers on the left hand. MT Kelly was very weak and was assisted to the city, where he was given medical assistance by Dr Comings, who dressed his hands and face and made him as comfortable as possible. His compan ion was uninjured.
 So many accidents have happened at the works of the Berlin Bridge com pany lately that the .worktnen employed there are getting little scafy about working where there is any hoisting to be done. Yesterday afternoon a Swede whose name could not he learned was number of cars with bridge in sections one of the heavy irons became loose and fell to the ground. In it's fall il struck him on the top of the head frac turing his skull and breaking his collar bone. He may recover. Several other minor accidents occurred there yester day,
 Frank Stiles, formerly of Hartford and brakeman on the New England road, was instantly killed in the yard oi the New York Central railroad at New | York on Wednesday. Stiles was stand | ing oD the rear step of a drill engine anC fell off directly across one of the rails He was horribly mangled. The remains were taken to Hartford yesterday. F. B. Hamilton, aged 27, Housa tonic road brakeman, was crushed tt death while coupling cars In the Bliige port yard yesterday after noon at 4:30 Hamilton leaves a wife and child il West Stockbridge, Mass. He was |, carpenter by trade and had been work ing upon the railroad less than thre, | weeks.
 The steamer Continental of the OlC Line Steamboat company, met with an other accident last night on her trip t. New York, colliding with a schooner of Fort Schuyler. The steamer was badl, injured, her forwad part being stove il and one of her boilers being badly dam aged. The schooner had her bowspri carried away and received other injur ies which were not of a serious nature The Continental collided with the steam
 CT Northam of the same line some tim ago but escaped then with but littl damage. No one was injured in las nights collision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
swINDLERs IN CONNECTICUT.
SIO,OOO Obtained From Farmers in
 Week or Ten Days.

SIO,OOO Obtained From Farmers in
 Week or Ten Days.
 Bunco steerers are working Connecti- cut. A letter from a Massachusetts gentleman, states that two confidence men had been traced from that state into this. They had duped a relative of his and he is anxious to have them ar- rested. In Munson, in that state, Carle- ton l.. Stebbins, had on October F. been robbed of $4, ,000 by these men. Another man in Greenfield had lost $1 ,000 and $2 800 was secured from a man living in Palmer.
 The writer of the letter had traced the swindlers to Willimantic and then to New Britain and Berlin. In one of the last named places they had secured $3, 900. Their favorite victims were farmers. One of the men would offer to buy a farm for much more than it's value, and having worked himself into the good will of the farmer, would in. troduce friend, the result being gam bling and robbery. The men are de scribed as follows One is twenty eight or thirty years old, dark clothes, Derby hat. The other is thirty-five years old full beard, dark clothes, soft hat, fianne shirt. Each weighs about 190 pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
SUICIDE BY LAUDANUM.
John J. King While Dsspondent
 Ends His Life.


 John J. King, a machinist residing with his wife and two children at 16 Abbott avenue, committed suicide this morning by taking laudanum.
 King was machinist and worked at his trade at the Farrell foundry. He went home yesterday morning about 10 o'clock and complained of an old lung trouble that bothered him for several years. All the afternoon he was in a Respondent mood.
 Last evening he sent one os his boys to Dexter's drug store to purchase five cents worth of laudanum. His wife sent note by the boy, telling the drug clerk not to give the child the genuine article, but to give him something that looked like it, saying she would explain later. Clerk Adams gave the boy a harmless preparation that looked very much like the poison. King took the stuff but it had no effect.
 This morning about 2 o'clock a man called at Dexter's drug store, produced a small vial and called for five cents worth of laudanum. Clerk Wells gave him what he wanted. It was discovered later that the man was King.
 Shortly before Q o'clock Kings boy ran out to the kitchen and told his mother that his father had drank some. thing out of a bottle and had thrown the bottle away. It was found that King had taken the poison and physi. cians were immediately called but could do nothing for him. He died an houl laser.
 King came from New Britain over . year ago and was a very industrious man. He always complained of lung troubles. He was prominent member of the New Britain lodge of Masons He was 35 years of age. Medical Ex aminer North gave the usual verdict in such cases. The remains will be taken to New Britain for interment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
STORM ON THE DEEP.
A Raft of H.avy Timber Breaks Up
 or Stonington.

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 or StoninGton.
 LEETE's ISLAND, October 24.-Word was received here last night by John Beatty that quantity of logs built in raft shape, which were being lowed from New York to Mantle, went to pieces in the storm off Stonington and were drifting out to sea. The timbers are over seventy feet in length and will endanger navigation. They were to have been used in building d railroad bridge at Mantle.
 NEW LONDON, Oct. 24.-The severe storm of the past few days has been a costly storm for shippers and masters of sailing craft plying up and down the sound. The harbor at the present time contains one of the largest fleet of tug boats and east and west bound coasters ever seen here, which are unable to pro- ceed owing to the weather outside. But few of the vessels are loaded with per ishable goods, so that the loss will not be as large as it might be. All the har- | bors on the Connecticut shore of the sound are filled with coasters which are | weather bond.
 BRIDGEPORT, October 24.-One of the sound steamers passed through a lot of drifting lumber off Penfield reef last night. The drlftwood was large enough to endanger shipping. The set of the logs was toward Long Island. It Is supposed that the wood is palt of the raft which broke up in the rough sea off Stonington.
 NEW HAVEN, October 24.-A large number of vessels are storm bound in the harbor. The shipping interests will sustain heavy loss.
 CROMWELL, October 24.-The Connec- ticut river is unusually high for this season of the year and the roadways in many places are flooded. Communica. tion with Middletown IS cut off by two roads.
 NEW LONDON, Oct. 24.-The steamer Manhassett was unable to make her reg ular trip to-day. The City of Worcester reached here from New York, having been thirteen hours on the way. NEW YORK, Oct. 24--All the streets along the water front are flooded, Cham bers street being two feet under water Little Ferry, Hudson river town, is two feet under water, and reports from all points tell the same story, All the wirei from Block Island and Nantucket are | down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
JOINT DEBATE.
Candidates Wells and Russell Meet fl
 the Political Arena.

the Political Arena.
 WILLIMANTIC, Oct. 24.-Loomis's op- era house was crowded with people last night who came to listen to the tariff debate between Charles A. Russell, re- publican, and David A. Wells, demo- crat, both candidates for congress. Mir. Wells was introduced by Chairman Lynch, and he opened the debate. He denied the charge of being a free trader, said he was protectionist in the sense of working heart and hand for the best interests of the people. He considered that one method of protection was to re- frain from taxation, as that augments the cost of living. He considered New England was not growing and that it's capital was going to build up the south He said that taxation in the United States is a most internal system. He closed with a reference to trusts and monopolies, charging them to the re- publican party.
 Representative w. H. King then introduced Mir Russell who claimed an honest belief m favor of protecting American industries and earnestly ad. vocated that cause. He said that the protectionists to-day held to the tenets of Jeffersonian democracy. He showed the results of the protective tariff system in this country as seen especially in the public schools which could not be pro duced by any iniquitous system. He said that the Mckinley bill was no new departure in tariff legislation, only 6 continuation of the tariff policy of the last thirty years, which was changing only with the changing conditions ol the country and which was founded or reliable foundation. Each speaker was allowed to speak twice, the first time for forty-five minutes and tho second time half an hour. The audi ence gave its undivided attention to thu arguments,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
THIRD DAYS RACES.
unfayorable Weather Responsible for
 the Slim Attendance.

the Slim Attendance.
 The crowd of sports at the races on she driving park yesterday made up in enthusiasm what they lacked in mum. bers. Everybody's- sporting blood was up and the pools did an immense busi. ness. The winners in both classes sold ns favorites.
 In the '45 class, trotters and pacers. Ned had everything to his liking and won three straight heats without effort. Theodore Oliver's Maud H. finished second, J. J. Mooney's Dan third, and P, B.Norton's Dude fourth. Time 2:42.
 There were seven starters in the 2:37 trotting class. The first heat was cap tured by Ned, owned by Samuel Curtis of Meriden, but after that he was not in it and Fannie Wilcox of Meriden won the next three heats and the race. Ned finished second, Robinson's G. w. B. third, and Webster's Sarah Coin fourth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
A Profession for Sh.

Don't forget to cut out the coupon printed elsewhere in this paper to- day, which will entitIe you to a course in shorthand writing at John F. Gaffey' shorthand and typewritlng school, post office block. It is printed this time by special request, and will not, positively appear again. Don't miss this golden opportunity. This is your last chance, that is sure,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
A Profession For .$5. By Special Request.
 Shorthand Coupon.

There is no profession in the world so valuable to Young Lady or Young Man as Shorthand Writing.
 Over 5000 earn splendid living as Stenographers in New York city to-day, 5000 in Chicago and about the same pro portion in smaller cities. The Naugatuck Valley has her share, in the neighborhood of 200 being employed. There is room for thousands more, and always will be, as many of those employed to-day are step ping up into higher positions, many in fact being taken in as partners by their em- ployers, and some going into business for themselves. SHORTHAND is l. stepping stone to the highest position in life. No machines can take the place of a Sten- ngrapher, as business men want brains and not machines.
 The THEORY COURSE IN SHORT HAND consists of A easy lessons, for which we generally receive $l5, and in dudes textbook. This starts one to writ ing from dictation, and you will need no further instruction, if you can secure some relative or friend to read to you in order to get up speed. '~ In order to introduce our system more widely, which is so simple and easy that any one can learn it, We will give the course mentioned above for the eXtraordi- nary low price of $5, to all who cut out l this COUPON and either bring it to the SCHOOL, or send it through the MAIL with your name and address thereon, and We guarantee to take as much interest in you as if you paid the full price. You have the privilege of taking the lessons at the School Day or Evening at your con- venience, or in your own home through the MAIL. We can guarantee you sue cess or the return of yo1r money, as we have had ten years experience, and have placed over 300 graduates in responsible positions during that time. Send for list of graduates.
 This is an opportunity of a lifetime, | and you will never have such a chance | again, therefore take advantage of it inn ! mediatelY, as this advertisement will not appear again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
New Haven Divorce Case.

Judge Fenn yesterday granted 8 di vorce to Adeline c. Whiting from John H. Whiting on the ground of adultery Mir Whiting is one of the most promi' nenL attorneys in New Haven and is the law partner of Professor Simeon E. Baldwin. The case has occasioned . great deal of gossip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
FOR IMPORTING FOREIGN LABOR
Suit For se,OOO Brought Against the
 whitcomb Metallic Bed Co.

WhItcomb MetaIIIc Bed co.
 The United States through District Attorney Sill has brought action for Bed company of Birmingham for i'm porting alien labor. Last May the com pany wrote to a man named Morley, in England, asking him to come to this country and manufacture these metallic beds. They promised to pay his fare and give him two pounds sterling week the fare to be repaid in weekly install: ments. In conclusion the letter stated that if asked in Castle Garden as to how his fare was paid he was to say that he himself had paid it. Some time ago, owing to some trouble with the com pany, Morley gave the letter to Attorney Sill of Hartford thus bringing about the action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
TIMELY TOPICS.

A gentleman wishes board and room in a private respectable family. Address "R, DEMOCRAT office.
 If you wish to wear good seryiceable clothing. in the latest styles cal! and in spect the large stock of J. B. Mullings, 6l to 65 Bank street,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
Guilty of Manslnughter.

LITCHFIELD, October 24.-The cases against George Knowles, Dr George Knowles and the latters wife for man. slaughter, which have been on trial for several days was given to the jury to- day. A verdict of guilty was returned in fifteen minutes. Judge Thayer sen- fenced young Knowles to seven years and his father and mother to ten years each in states. prison. A motion was made by Attorneys McMahon and Graves for a new trial, but was denied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24

Special presents will be given to pur. chasers of tea and baking powder at the Union Tea Co.'S store tomorrow,
 A choice lot of vases at all prices from five cents ups at Frank E. Fenner's, l5l Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
POLITICAL PARAGRAPHs.

Nearly 100 Applicants Admitted to
 the Electors Oath Yesterday.
 The work of making voters goes on slowly in the police court room at City hall. The board of selectmen and town clerk were in session until s o'clock last evening and as the result of the day'a work, ninety six names were added to the list. The number of voters made up to date, by wards, is as follows: First ward a4, second 97, third 76, fourth 99. Arrangements are well under way to have Governor Hill of New York visit Waterbury and speak upon the great national issues of the day. F. J. Brown said this morning that Governor Hill will probably speak here on Friday afternoon, October 31. It is the inten- tion to run special trains from the sur rounding towns.
 The democratic state central commit tee met at democratic state headquarters in New Haven yesterday and considered the political situation. Chairman Davis reported that the campaign, from a d 'mocratic standpoint, was in fair con- dition. Tho New Haven Palladium says: The New Haven county towns in which the committeeman stated they expected to elect representatives are Beacon Falls, 1 1; Bethany, i; Nauga. tuck, 1; Oxford, 1; Waterbury, 9 Cheshire, 2; Meriden, 2; Wallingford, 9; Branford, 1; Derby, 2; East Haven, 1; Hamden, 1 Milford, ? New Haven, 2; Woodbridge, total 21. They con- cede to republicans, Middlebury, 1 Prospect, :; Southbury, 1; Wolcott, Guilford, ?; Madison, ; North Bran ford, 1 North Haven, 1: Orange, Seymour, ; Ansonia, 9: total 13.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
LOCAL. I.I% ES.

FREDUs LADD, the oldest and most reli- able grocer in the city, is the youngest old man in the business. Call at his store when you want groceries and vegetables.
 We have some Wall Cases to sell at your own price. LAKE, STRoBEL & Co,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24

During the next 30 days w. H, RUBEY, 168 BANK ST, will sell all Granite and Marble Monuments Tablets on hand 25 Per Cent less than any other dealer in state
 stock includes two full loads of Monuments the road to his yard Granite Monuments from $85 up $OO cannot be bought any other yard for per Marble Tablets to be sold just what the stock This sale will last 30 days only All marble the finest dark Bardow all granite, the best Quincy and Barre
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
Ei. J. FINN
 13 East Main St.
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
 Look at No. 30 Maple street also the lot east of
 it. Do you like Hayden streets An old house on Bridge street, will sell it, make me an offer N. Main street places must be unloaded, call in On West Side houses and lots, on South Main small place for $1 ,50O East Main 1,400. In Woodtick house of rooms barn 16 IS, sheds wagon house, chicken coops D feet long, $ acres, besides pond on which ducks could swim, all for $1.O!0. Two old houses and piece of land with them, minutes walk from Center place for S2,sUo, new, large house on Cossett street with all the Improvements necessary for comfort, ease and profit. Field street, one of the rare chances to get a home which is at once convenient to the center, shops and railroad stations and at the same time in a polite neighborhood the owner has got the western fever, there is bargain for some one. You know all about the Naugatuck tramway l companys line, am selling lots on the line and a few steps east of it. l also have some very nice lots all round the new park which will be | the pride of the city of rolls, presses and wire blocks. have received a new batch of houses, | farms and building lots, also a few business stands near the center, also small lot just right for a shop.
 TIERNEY'S Real Estate Office, In Tierney's Block, 131 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
A FEW MORE LEFT

 will this Saturday flake mixed You will like and Mocha Coffee. UNION TEA CO-, 7s sO MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24
Mourning Goods.

We are showing full lines of everything pertaining to Mourning Millinery Goods, but i'll this week simply call attention to our Trimmed Hat Department, where we have displayed the largest assortment of Mourning Hats and Bonnets to be found in the city. In this department no other than the celebrated Courtauld Grapes and Priestly &S Co Nuns Veilings are used, which is sufficient guarantee of quality, whilst the most finished millinery artists turn out trimmed hats and bonnets which for neatness and taste cannot be excelled. :
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-24

DR. c. W. $. FROST, 137 Bank s