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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
Sand Bags for Health.

The sand bag is invaluable in the sick-room. Get some clean, fine sand, dry it thoroughly In kettle on the stove. Make a bag about eight inches square of flannel, fill it with dry sand, sew the opening carefully together and cover the bag with cotton or linen. This will prevent the sand from sitting out, and will also enable you to heat the bag quickly by placing in the oven or even on top of the stove. After once using this you will never again attempt to warm the feet or hands of sick person with bottle of hot water or brick. The sand holds the heat a long time, and the bag can be tucked up to the back with out hurting the invalid. It is good plan to make two or three of the bags and keep them on hand, ready for use at any tiAe when needed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
INTERESTING DECISIONS.
Taken From Recent Connecticut Law
 ReDOrtS.

T0kGn From NeCeht AN "
 Reports.
 Waterbury will be interested in no small degree in recent decision of the supreme court in the case of Yale col lege vs City of New Haven. It is held that a city. before it can legally require an owner of land upon street to con struct a sidewalk, must construct the street for the entire width of the proper grade. This is important, as 1t has been generally claimed, as it was in this case, that city had Il right to lay out a street through low ground or to cut it through high ground. and leave the ad- joining owner, when ordered to make a sidewalk, to prepare the ground for it. The court holds that the common coun- cil cannot legally order the sidewalk until the city itself has prepared the ground for it.
 In state vs Swift it is held that, to constitute murder in the first degree, it is enough if the accused had mental capacity sufficient to form spe citic in- tent to commit the homocide, and ap- prehended the nature and character of the act, and committed it wilfully, deliberately and premeditatedly.
 In Dyson New York x New Eng land Railroad company the court lay down the law as follows, with regard tO the duty of a railroad company when ' which requires certain precautionary measures at such crossings, is exhaus- tive and defines the whole of the ordi- nary duty of railroad company in the matter. There may, however, be special circumstances which impose upon an engineer the duty of slackening the speed of his train at n particular time as when he sees that a person is cross ing the track, or there are noises which might prevent the steam whistle or bell from being heard. In such case the company would be liable for his negli- gence. But no general duty rests upon an engineer in respect to a traveller He has ordinarily a right to assume that he will regard the signals if they have been given, and will stop when he reaches the railroad, and is called upon to act only when the traveller is so near the crossing as to alarm him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The largest audience of the season attended the polo game at the rink last night between the Waterburys and South Manchesters. The home team had a walkover and succeeded without difficulty in shutting the visitors out. The score was 15 to o. The South Man chesters are good individual players, but are lacking in team work.
 J. D. Nolan and John Grant ran a three mile race at Danbury last night for $20O and the state championship. Nolan won in 16 minutes, Az seconds. A forfeit was at once put up for five mile race between the same men.
 There is probably no foundation for the report that Jack McGeachy is nego. tiating with Brush. He dld not leave with the Brooklyn Players league for the south because he has a good jot in New England and did not feel able tc lose his time for the month of March.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
THEATRICAL RIOTS.
Shrewd Tricks Played by Early
 Schemer by the Name of Venner.

Shrewd Tricks Played by an Early
 Schemer by the Name of venner.
 Readers of dramatic history arc familiar with the well-worn subject of theatrical riots. The O. F. riots, the Bottle conspiracy disturbance in the Dublin thoater, the Macready riots at New York, with many other similar outbreaks, have often been described But an EliZabethan forerunner of these disturbances may not be so well known says writer in the Cornhill About the end of October, 1902, the London play-goers were informed by bills cir culated by rascal named Venner that on certain Saturday evening there would be performed at theater lon the Banckeside" a play ito be acted only by certain gentlemen and gentlewomen of account"
 As at that time women never acted in public. the female parts of plays being taken by boys and men. such an an- nouncement brought crowds to the theater The charge was eighteen pence or two shillings, and Venner, when most of the money was taken, de- camped with the spoil. He endeavored to escape by water, but was soon over meantime the victims of the hoax, as soon as they saw how they had been gulled, wrecked the theater John Chamberlain, writ ing to Dudley Carleton, in one of a num- Der Of letters since published by the Camden Society, says that they Gre venged themselves upon the hangings, curtains, stooles, wales and whatsoever came Tn thelre way. very outragiously and made great spoile." Somewhat akin to this Venner was the coniuror who advertised that he would jump into a quart bottle at the Haymarket Thea ter on January 1e, 1749. The theater was crammed with spectators, while great crowds, unable to gain admit tance, thronged the street. The con- juror' however, did not appear, but got clear away with the receipts, and his iupes took their revenge in the usual way by violent attack upon the thea ter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
WOULDN'T TAKE THE MONEY.
An Instance of the Late EX-GOv-
 ernor EnRIish's Generosity.

An Instance of the Late Ex-Gov-
 ernor English's Generosity.
 Bvington, in one of his Washington letters to the Norwalk Gazette, relates an incident illustrative of the probity and generosity of the late exGovernor English. It happened shortly after MT English went to Washington to serve out the unexpired term of Senator Ferry. From the decease of a member of congress, the sal-ry accrues to his successor, even though the latter may not be elected fer long time afterward. However, Senator English refused to take a penny of the salary which had accumulated prior to the day he was sworn in, taking the ground that it did not belong to him. The financial clerk felt somewhat embarrassed by the re- fusal as he wanted to balance up his books. At his request Byington urged the new eenator to take the salary Governor English replied ''1t isn't mine and l won't take it. If it belongs to any one it should go to the widow of my predecessor" When he was assured that the money would be acceptable to Mrs Ferry and aid her to meet an obli- gation arising from her husbands long illness, he drew the money and adding to it S150 of his own money, sent draft for the total to Mrs Ferry. He then re- quested that the matter be kept quiet in order that the recipient might not feel embarrassed or distressed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
Counterfeit Coin Fake.

A clever swindle is that which is some- times worked on persons ambitious to become counterfeiters. The swindler exhibits a fnely-fnished mold, and, claiming to possess the secret of a metallic compound which no expert can detect from pure gold, proceeds to cast $5 piece. He melts the secret com pound in the victims presence and pours it into the mold, on opening which new $5 piece, perfect in all it's details, is revealed. The truth is that the molten stuff went into another part of the mold, and the new $5 gold piece is genuine gold coin placed there be- .or"hand by the sharper to deceive his d"3e and induce him to pay high price for the mold and the secret of the metallic mixture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Kathleen Mavourneen..

'sKathleen Mavourneen.o
 Don't fail to see the social session of the 'Cruiskeen Lawn club at City hall, St Patrick's night. w. J. Scanlan's latest Swing Song" will be introduced in the drama of"Kathleen Mavourneen."
 'sHands Across the Sea-,
 Jefferson & Tay lor's grand production of Hands Across The Sea-" will be seen at the opera house the first two nights of next week, with the original company, two mammoth carloads of cenery and properties. This stirring melodrama filled one of the largest theatres in Bos- ton for 150 consecutive nights during the present season.
 "Passion's Slave.''
 The ship scene, the rescue in mid ocean, the snow storm and the old sig. nal station are fine pieces of scenic work and we'll worth seeing.-Albany Argus At the opera house Friday evening. ''Daddy Nolan.'
 Daniel Sully's new play, Daddy Nolan," which is highly spoken of, vii be presented at the opera house nex Wednesday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
AMONG THE SOCIETIES.
Items of Local Interest Gathered
 From All Sources.

Items or LOCAL interest G0Ch0rGO
 From All Sources.
 Thomas J. Haurahan of New Haven, has sued Elm City council. K. of c for pay benefits of 5 a week when a mem- Der is unable to work, but alleges that as Haurahan was the keeper of grocery store he did not lose his income by being disabled and consequently was not entitled to benefits. The defendants allege that Haurahan, when he became member of the council, agreed to allow all disputes to be settled by the board of directors, thereby waiving all niured while under the influence of liGuor is entitled to any benefits. The members of L'Institut Canadien Francias are making arrangements for drawing to be held in their hall, Mon- day March 24, for the benefit of the family of the late Oliver Chaput. The horse, wagons and harnesses owned bv the deceased will be disposed of Tickets are for sale at J. B. Vallee's and Joseph Archambault's stores.
 | The committee on ritual of the Knights of Columbus will meet at the office o1 Secretary Colwell in New Haven to-day when it is expected some important changes will be made. The board o1 government will hold a special meeting Thursday of next week.
 Opportunity for picking $35OO for $1 ii offered by the grand distribution O presents at the fair of St Elmo's lodge Knights of Pythias, now running a Providence. The drawing takes plac to-day and tomorrow. Many ticket were disposed of in this city.
 Townsend lodge, I. O. o. F., will giv a sociable in Odd Fellows hall, Wednes day evening, March 26.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
LOCAL. LINES.

Cabbages, squashes and fresh cucum- bers at Ladd's, South Main street.
 TRY PHELAN's 5Oc Tea. It is actually fine. 27 East Main street, Platt block.
 Go to the Union Tea Company, for good tea, coffee and spices, No 72 South Main street.
 Bring your repairing to LAKE, SrRoBEL c Co, the jewellers. Nothing is too diff ficult for them to handle and every job is warranted, at and Exchange place
 Kelly the Baker says that the supply and demand govern the price of the article The discontinuance of the lenten fast has lessened the demand for eggs and the gr at supply of spring eggs in the mark- t ha caused the price to drop to sixteen cents Q dozen at Kelly's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
NOtiCe-ToWn Meeting,

There will be a special meeting of the legal voters of the town of Waterbury held in the district court room at the City hall, on the 2Oth day of March, A. D., 1880 at 8 o'clock P m, for the purpose of deter mining if the said town will unite with the city of Waterbury in furnishing suit able offices and office accommodations for the public officers of said town and city : the probate court for the district of Water bury; also for the center school district of Waterbury, and to furnish suitable court room and court room accommodations for the superior and district courts in Water bury.
 GEo: A: EDUCATION, ls.,...,,.n
 M. F. CARHoDY, Salestmen'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

eY- Secretaries are requested to send in tn dates of meetings of societies. lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Woman's Relief corps.
 Wadhams post, G. A. R. Waterbury Athletic club. Tunxis tribe, l. O. R. M Frederick Wilhelm lodge, K. of P. New England Order of Protection. AAsantawae sncampment, l o. OF. Waterbury Temperance Reform club. Albion Cricket club.
 Court Shields, A. o. F. of A. Barcelona council, K. of c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
JUMPED FROM THE WINDOW.
William McGlcin's Mad Leap to ES.
 cnpe From the Police.


 cape From the Police.
 BRIDGEPORT. March 13.-When the police made the descent on the house at 43 Elm street. last night they were not successful in capturing all the inmates of the house. A man named William McGlein, alias Murphy, claiming to live in New Faven made his escape. He heard the approach of the police and rushed upstairs. Seeing no other way to escape he raised a window in the second story in the rear of the house, and jumped to the ground. He struck a clothes line and landed on the ground. striking on his back. About $50 o'clock the ambulance was summoned to the Central house on Middle street. It seems that after he had made his leap for liberty McGllen made his way to the rear of the Central house where he was found. It was found he was quite Severlv injured, and it is feared inter- nally. He was badly bruised and cut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
SUPERIOR COURT.
TWO Divorces Granted by Judge
 Fenn This Afternoon.


 The superior court, civil side, opened at the district court room this morning with Judge Fenn on the bench. Argn7 ments were made in the case of Chitten. den vs Judson. The case of Dr Cooke P. McMahon and D. H. Tlerney, appeals from the allowance made by the board of compensation, for land taken by the city, occupied the attention of the court this afternoon.
 Judge Fenn this afternoon granted a divorce to Josephine J. Castle from Frederick Castle. on the ground of in temperance. They were married in Southlngton, October g., 1883.
 Emma Brague was divorced from Charles Brague on the grounds of in temperance. The couple were married m Wolcott. October F, 1886. The GUS tody of two minor children is given to the plaintiff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13

Passions Slave" is melodrama abounding in thrilling situations and sensational climaxes. The plot which forms the basis of the play is intricate, and has been admirably developed by Mir Stephens, the author. Passions Slave is presented by an exceptionally strong company, and was well received. The scenery is very effective, much of it being the original used in the Windsor theatre at New York.-Syracuse Stand ard. At the opera house Friday even ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13

THoMPsoNvILLE, March 13.-Last night gang of roughs forced an entrance into Henry & Hallan's saloon and stole two gallons of whiskey. They
 then went to the outskirts of the town and for several hours indulged in a drunk-n carousal. One of the ganp. James Flemmings, is under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
 Ineendiary Fire Last Night.

SHELTON, March 13.-The barn of James Doran, located on the Bridgeport road was burned with a horse, wagon and quantity of hay, last night. Loss $1 ,OOO insured for s50). The fire was of incendiary origin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13

Ansonia Germans to Build a Hall.
 ANsONIA, March 13.-The German Hall company to-day purchased the Brown property on Maple avenue, and w ill erect the handsomest lodge house in the county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
A New warden Appointed.

A New Warden Appointed.
 NEW YORK, March 13.-Dennis F. Cray was to-day appointed warden of Ludlow street jail in place of Warden Heating who resigned on account of the recent exposures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
E1. J. FINN ,
 13 East Main St. Irving Block
FOR SALE-

FoE SALE-
 house and lot On the corner of High and A Orenge streets. Must be sold at once. Also the residence just north being the same plaee m m sold ar a bargain, Jusi look at the Lalley farm in OakAille. It will be sold at bargain. See building lots on Laurel stIeet, Taylor avenue, To Plot and Simonsville and in fact al! parts nl the town Just look at those places fronting Franklin and Denny streets. beautiful sea, hore cottage of eleven rooms in the snd center Gl near the academy church and park and is well known the Waterbury people as the ne r;;ns IT. V. Meigs place. It will be sold cheap. Tn Fafmlng, town In Ansonia, Conn, a house of rooms on Maple street will be closed out at a low figures Houses, farms and woodlands for sale in all di- rections. Inquire at
 D. H. Tierney's Real Estate Office,
 13l BANK STREET,
 Tierney's Block, Waterbury, Coun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
TOWN AND CITY TAX RATES.

Somo Interesting Figures Compiled
 By tho Hartford Times. The grand lists and rates of taxation in the largest towns in each county of the state are as follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
CORSF3TS

Enormous Sale of 2,5OO Dozen of Ladies' and Mis-es'
 Corsets at
 BARRETTS,
 55 BANK STREET. Don't sail to see this monster display of Corsets. know you never seen anything like it. Now is youri if you want to save money. The following are a few of the many bargains you can get here during this great sale.
 450 Dozen Whalebone Corsets in White Drab and Black, double bones over
 the hips, perfect fitting
 39c worth 65c. 275 Dozen Fine Tricora Corsets in Ecru, White and Drab, over fifty different styles, all handsomely embroidered glove fitting, all sizes from IS to 30,
 59c worth $1.OO. 750 Dozen Birdseye's Best Grade Tricorn Corsets, the best fitting goods known. Every pair warranted for twelve months not to break down or roll up over the hips, extraordinary value,
 Toe worth Sl.23. 1000 Dozen Finer Corsets in over 100 dit ferent styles. such as Loomer's High Bust Dress Fitting, nr Strongs Health Supporter, Loomer's Tailor Made, Tricora, Sun Flower, Fibroline,
 French Woven, Etc, Etc,
 99c worth Sl.5O.
 This is, with ,ut eNaggeration the finest display of Corsets eve made by anyloncss store. Don fail to see it.
 Thomas Barrett, S~ PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS :- 55 BANK STREET, NEXT DOOR TO APoTHECARY HALL.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13

Da. 0. ". s FROST, b. Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13

450 Dozen Whalebone Corsets in White Drab and Black, double bones over the hips, perfect fitting
 39c worth 65c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13

275 Dozen Fine Tricora Corsets i'll Ecru, White and Drab, over fifty different styles, all handsomely embroidered glove fitting, all sizes from IS to 80,
 59c worth $1.OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13
Enormous Sale of 2,5OO Dozen of Ladies' and Mis.es'
 Corsets at
55 BANK STREET.

Don't sail to see this monster display ot Corsets. know you never seen anything like it. Now is youritime if you want tc save money. The following are n few oi the many bargains you can get here durint this great sale
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-13

75O Dozen Birdseye's Best Grade Tricorf Corsets, the best fitting goods known. Every pair warranted for twelve months not to break down or roll up over the hips, extraordinary value,
 Toe worth S1.25.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
HOW TO BUY A HORSE.
An Expericpced Dealer Advises n Weeks
TrInI of Every Animal.

An Experienced Den1er Advises u Weeks
TrInI of Every Animal.
Brooklyn Eagle.l
A few days since q man who has had more
to do with selling and buying horses than
any other man in the country, gave me
what he called an iniallible receipt for
successful purchase. ''The only way" he
said, "for anybody to purchase horse for
a fainily's use is on the basis of a weeks
trial, and this can be secured if the pur-
chaser will go about his work in a sensible
manner. The wild ambition which inspires
most men to buy good horse for small
price is responsible for the most OF the un-
happy purchases which are constantly COM
ing to life.
"a man with an ample income decides to
spend say $3.50 for horse. If superb ami.
NAL is offered to him for $3.50 he will shake
his head at once and declare that he cannot
go any higher than the original sum. Then
he will go out and spend $40 or thereabouts
for luncheon and champagne and subse-
Quently buy q horse for what he considers a
great bargain for S24S or $249. What he
ought to do would be to fix upou some
fair and liberal price on the horse
giving to the dealer a chance to make a fair
commission and then pay for the privilege
of trying the horse for a week, paving there
fore the sum of 81 day and the board of
the horse at a good livery stable while the
trial is going on. The trouble is usually
thar .nere is altogether too much tarpain-
ing over horsefesh, and when men begin to
bargain too hotly one Of the. 4 is pretty sure
to get badly lett. This is the purchaser. for
he does not know what he's buying,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
NINE MILLIONS OFFERED.
The Lousiann Lottery franchise 10 Sill
Hanging in the Balance.

The louisiana LOTTERY franchise 10 Still
Hanging in the Balance.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPATcH.i
NEW ORLEANS, June N.-Contrary to
expectation there was no vote to-day on the
extension of the charter of the louisiana
Lottery Company, and the matter was held
over until Tuesday. On Monday Demo-
cratic caucus will be held and an attempt
made to reach some agreement in regard to
the lottery question that will prevent the
split threatened in the Democratic ranks on
this issue. The lottery men have always
favord this caucus idea, and when it was
proposed to-day by Mr.. Harris, an anti-lot-
terry Representatives they accepted the propo
sition and postponed the vote until the eau
Gus could be held. Senator Lott, anti-lottery
Chairman of the caucus, will not call it. but
it will be held without him.
Mr.. Morris, for the lottery company, Of
fered to-day to advance at once 81 ,000, 900
for levee work and another 81 900, 600 in
1892, although the charter of the company
does not expire until 1894. 1t is said that
the charge of bribery upon which Senator
Stamant was arrested was made by Cover
nor Nichols himself, and that similar
charges will be made against other MEM
bers who will vote for the lottery bill. 1t
looks now as though the lottery has the
requisite vote in the House-two-thirds-t
pass its bill Tuesday. 1t will certainly
have large majority in the Democratic
caucus Monday night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
UoUDBURsT AT WHEELING.
Trnfic Nearly Suspended Owing to she
Large Number of Washouts.

Trnfic Nearly Suspended Owing to she
Large Number of washouts.
ESPECIAL TELEeRAN TO THE DIsPArCH.i
WHEELING, June 21.-A cloudburst
occurred about four miles east of the city
about noon to-day, and all the creeks in the
vicinity, two of which run through Wheel
ing, are raging torrents. The town Of
Cameron, south of the city, is flooded, and
great damage has been done, though it can
not be learned to what amount. Trains
from the East, West and South have been
DELAYED on account of the washouts and
landslides on the Ohio River Railroad,
about ten miles south of the city. A wash
ou. made the road impossible. A landslide
near Barnesville, O., has delayed the train
from Cincinnati, due here at o'clock, and
it is not yet in. Washouts along the Balti-
more and Ohio are reported between here
and Grafton. Furniture has been seen
floating in the Ohio river, but from where is
not known. The waterfall is one of the
greatest known in years.
Advices from the interior of the State are
to the effect that great damage has been
done to property by the storm. The Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad is the greatest sui
ferer at Rowlesburg. On Cheat river big
washout 10 reported.