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Marble Hill press., 1890-06-05


vault strong enough, or credit staunch
enough, or dividends large enough, or pol.
icy acute enough TO hide the individual sins
Of its members. The old adage, that cor
porations have no souls, is misleading.
Every corporation has as many souls as it
has members.
Again, many business men have been
tempted to postpone their enioyments and
duties to future season Of entire leisure.
What sedative the Christian religion
would be to all our business men
II, instead Of postponiny its uses
to old age or death, they
would take 1t into the store or factory or
worldly engagements now! 1t is folly to
20 amid the uncertainties OF business life
with no God to help. A merchant In o
New England village was standing BY u
horse, and the horse lifted his foot 10
stamp 1t iu q pool OF water; and the
merchant to escape the splash,
stepped into the door Of an
insurance agent, AMI tn, agent saiI, III
suppose you have come to renew your fire
insurance" "Oh," said the merchant, N
had forgotten that" The insurance was
renewed, and the next day the house that
had been insured was burned. Was II oil
accidental that the merchant, to escape "
splash from horse's foot, stepped into the
insurance oficoi No, II was provIdentlal.
And what y mighty solace fora business
man TO feel that things aro providential! |!
What peace and equilibrium In auoh q con,
alteration, and what = grand thing II oil
business men could realize III
Many, although now comparatively
strsitonOd In worldly circumstances, have
4 eoodly establishment In the future plan.
ned out. They have Ia Imagination built
about WITTY years ahead house Ia the
country not dl6icult OF acNsss from tho
great town, for they Will olten have busl.
ussA orold accounts 70 settle and Invest.
mepA V look AFTER The house u large
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
ANOTHER VIOLENT DEATH.
John Carroll Under Arrest Charged
 With ManslauEhter.

John Carroll Under Arrest Charged
 With ManslauEhter.
 Thomas White, aged 72, of 47 Ridge street, died at o'clock Saturday even ing, it is alleged from injuries received bv being thrown down stairs by John Carroll, his nearest neighbor.
 The injuries that caused the death or White were received on the afternoon of the Fourth of July. Both White and arose as to the rights each possessed to the stairway in the house where they resided. Mrs White joined in the dis cussion and as a result both she and her husband were forcibly ejected bv Carroll. In descending the stairs White fell, striking upon his head. He was picked up unconscious but shortly after revived. A slight con tusion was found upon the back of ms head. but it was not thought that his condition was critical. In the evening he failed rapidly and Dr OHara was summoned and relieved his pain. Sat urday White went into convulsions and Dr O'Hara was again hastily summoned, as was Medical Examiner Axtelle. White died at o'clock.
 Carroll was placed under arrest, charged with manslaughter and Coro- her Mix was notified by telephone. He ordered an autopsy to be made, and for that purpose the body was removed to Dillons undertaking rOoms..
 At o'clock this morning Medical Elk aminer Axtelle, assisted by several other physicians, held a post mortem exam ination of the body. They found a hemorrhage covering the entire surface of the brain, and which must have been caused by a fall. The skull was not fractured although the skin on the scalp was bruised and broken in places. The other organs of the body were found in normal condition.
 Coroner Mix came up on the early morning train and this afternoon re- ceived the report of the medical exam finer.
 The funeral of the victim was held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, services being conducted in St Patricks church.
 In the police court to-day the case against Carroll was continued until Thursday. Bonds of S2,000 were fur nished by William Finley of Ridge Strept
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
THE STATE FUNNIEST.
What the Turner's Did Saturday and
 Sunday in Bridgeport.

What the Turner's Did Saturday and
 Sunday in Bridgeport.
 The state turnfest opened in Bridge port Saturday night with great display. About 2 o'clock the local socleties form ed in line and marched to the depot, headed by several bands, to welcome the visitors. At 7:30 the out of town societies began to arrive, and at o'clock there were fully 600 visiting Turner's in the city. From the depot a torchlight parade passed down Water street to State, to Main, to Madison hall, where a platform had been erected, and where speeches were made by Jacob Zepp, Mayor DeForest, and others. After the speeches the visitors were assigned to their quarters. Yesterday morning all the active Turner's assembled at Madison hall and rehearsed the wand exercise, with music by the Wheeler & Wilson orchestra. A large number of people witnessed this interesting exhibition. The class competitions on the horizontal bar ensued, and were followed by fenc- ing and prize declamations. Last even- ing an instrumental and vocal concert was given at Madison hall, to which all were invited. A number of young ladies of Bridgeport participated, as did the singing societies from New Haven and Hartford. To-day the contests will occur at East End park, and in the even- ing grand exhibition will be given at Madison hall, including exercises with all the apparatus, and also class work by the boys and girls of the Bridgeport society
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
SUICIDE WITH POISON.
NazaIre Beaudoin Drinks Cyanide of
 Potassium and Dies in Agony.

NazaIre Beaudoin Drinks Cyanide of
 Potassium and Dies in Agony.
 Nazaire Beaudoin, who lived with his wife and two young children on the corner of East Main and Cherry streets, committed suicide about 2 o'clock yes- terday. afternoon by drinking a large dose of cyanide of potassium.
 For two days Beaudoin had been drinking heavily, but yesterday morning he appeared in excellent spirits and sang snatches of songs. After dinner he went to the factory of Matthews & Will lard, where he was employed as black smith, and obtained bottle of cyanide of potassium. The liquid, which is a deadly poison, is used in the factory, being a valuable agent in many of the operations of metallurgy. Returning home Beaudoin announced his intention of committing suicide and poured dose of the poison into a tumbler. His wife dashed the glass from his hand and ran upstairs for assistance. While she was absent the miserable wretch emptied the bottle and when his wife returned was writhing in agony on the floor. Dr O'Hara was hastily summoned, but the teracted and Beaudoin died in great agony. Medical Examiner Axtelle was notified and after learning the circum- stances and viewing the remains issued burial permit.
 Beaudoin came to Waterbury from Canada six or seven years ago. He was never regarded as intellectually strong and when in liquor acted like one crazy. One of his freaks was to bite iron hitch ing posts and lampposts. Once before, it is said, he attempted suicide by cut ting the arteries in his wrists. He was 29 years of age and leaves a wife and two daughters aged and years re- spectiveIy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
MILITARY MATTERS.
The Plan For Spending Eight Days in
 Camp at Mantle.

The Plan For Spending Eight Days in
 Camp at Mantle.
 The Second regiment still retains it's position at the head of the brigade in the figures of merit for the month of May, with 96.S1 to its credit the First regi- ment with 90.94 the Fourth with 90, 43 ; and the Third with S9.73. The follow ing is the standing of the companies of the Second regiment: Company A, 9S.90 Company B, 94.9 Company C., 94.52; Company D, 9S.S2; Company E, 9S.02; Company F, 94.93; Company G, 9S.51; Company H, 93.95; Company I, 100 machine gun platoon 95.56.
 The figures of merit for the drill sea- son of 1SS9-90, show that Company D of the Second regiment, the Blues, leads the brigade for the fifth consecutive year, with a record of 9S.2S. The figures of merit for the brigade is S6.21 of the Second regiment, 95.02; of the First regiment, S9.61 of the Third regiment, S7.74, and of the Fourth regiment, S6. 35.
 When Adjutant General Embler's order concerning an eight days encamp- ment at Mantle this year was issued, he gave the colonels until last Saturday to report action by the companies of their commands. General Embler was asked yesterday what the reports showed, and whether he should send the brigade to camp. He stated that he had not been to hls office in Hartford since the reports came in, and consequently did not know what they contained. He said however 'If the great majority of the companies have voted to go, in all probability the state will send the brigade as a brigade. I think that the officers of some of the companies have not presented the propo- sition properly to their commands"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
POLICE COURT.
Four Females Among the Prisoner.
 in the Dock This Morning.

in the Dock This Morning. Viola Painter, an incorrigible street walker, who figured in the court a month ago for theft and received a town house sentence, was sent back there again to-day for 30 days. She and a male companion were out riding Sunday morning at 1:30 when the officers gave them a chase. The man jumped from the carriage and escaped, while Viola was taken in.
 Thomas Kench and Rebecca Kench, for keeping a house of i'll fame had their case continued until Friday morning. Seven witnesses for the state gave their testimony concerning the house, the general opinion being adverse to its reputation. The same number of wit nesses were summoned on the defend ants side but Attorney Root, after hold | ing a conversation with the witnesses asked for an adjournment until Friday, which was granted.
 When the case of Bryan J. Smith was called, for assault on his mother and brother, it was found that his brother was absent, as his mother said because of sickness. Attorney Burpee asked to have the case continued until Monday morning next. Attorney O'Neil who ap- pears for Smith, objected, in which he was assisted by the accused. Judge Bradstreet overruled the objections and continued the case.
 Bartley Doyle and David Griffin had their cases for drunkenness nolled for $5 each.
 John J. Bowling, for assault on James Butler, had his case continued until Fri day morning, Attorney Pierce being un- able to try the case to-day. Ann Lynch, who has not figured in the court for three years, was given ten days in the town house for drunkenness. Mary Watson, another lover of intoX. | icants, received the same dose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
L1nERrY srREEr ExrENsIoN.
The Board Of Compensation Win
 Make a Report This Evening.

The Board Of Compensation win
 Make Report This Evening.
 Tonight the board of compensation will make their report of benefits and damages accruing to property owners by reason of the proposed extension of Liberty street, to the court of common council. We have the assurance of City Attorney Terry that the street has been legally adopted by the court of common council and that when the report of the board of compensation is accepted and the money for the payment of land damages is appropriated, the railroad company will be compelled to remove the obnoxious fence recently erected to block travel between Liberty street and Bank street. For the information of members of the present court of common council, who are not fully informed upon this important matter, we give a resume of the case.
 The first action was taken at a meet ing of the council October 5, 1852. An extensively signed petition praying | for the extension of Liberty street to Bank was presented to the council, Mayor Green Kendrick, presiding. The petition was adopted: As the street was to be opened at grade the railroad com missioners ordered the city authorities and the railroad officials to appear for a hearing January 9, 1883. At this hear ing the commissioners ordered the street to cross the railroad tracks by bridge, according to plans furnished by the rail road company. The matter was then referred to the board of compensation to assess benefits and damages. On June 24, 1883, the board of compensation in structed the railroad engineer and City Engineer Weld to submit plan ot bridge approaches in order that assess ments could be made. These plans were never submitted. Recently they were found in City Engineer Weld's office and the board of compensation used them in preparing the report which they will submit tonight.
 City Attorney Terry says every vote taken was in accordance with law. The proper thing for the council to do, il would seem, is to accept the report of the board of compensation, appropriate money to pay the land damages, con demn the land and invite the railroad company to remove the obnoXIous fence Then when the time is ripe for building a bridge there will be no obstacles in the way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
MuCH-NEEDED REFORM.
A Motion to Repress the Great Amount
 of Legal Verbiage.

oh AeBAA NeTDiAkes
 A very important improvement has been projected by the bar association, but the attorneys are keeping quiet about it. The scheme is an effort to slough of that great mass of stupidity found in deeds, mortgages, etc., such as ''all the right. title, interest and claim of, in and to John Smith to certain" " etc, and get down to the nineteenth century solid business sense.
 An idea of the importance of the work will be had by considering that the country records are now encumbered by a carload of useless paper covered by verbiage.
 The paper can not even be sent to the mill to be ground over, as the records are of importance, and a vast amount of room is necessary to store them. They can not be dumped into vault, for they are necessary to consult daily, and the number of racks necessary to contain them suggests that owing to the num- Der of financial operations nowadays and the probability that they will con- tinue to grow the entire court house will be necessary to hold them before the end of another half century.
 This verbiage is also an expensive relic of the olden time, as an army of transcribers is necessary to keep the records in shape. It is also necessary to retranscribe them once in a century, unless better paper and iudelible ink be used. A considerable number of copy ists have been at work for months re- writing the records made previous to A. D. 1900. When it is understood that the records of several years after the borough of Pittsburgh was incorporated were contained in a single book and that at present the record of a single days transfers and mortgages might fill a volume, the importance of brevity will be understood at a glance.
 While good lawyers generally may ad- init that there should be a reform in this matter, there are some who would make the change very carefully and for good reasons. It is that there has been 80 much litigation during centuries that not only every phase, but word and even syllable has been settled by judicial rul- ing, and if the form be followed and the grantor be competent to grant, even the gates of perdition can not prevail against the conveyance. Judge Fetter- man suggests that if the change is to be made that a test case should be gotten mp and have the Supreme Court pass Spon it.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
MORTALITY RECORD.
Deaths and Funerals of Residents O
 This City.


 John J. Russell died at his home, No 2 Hopkins street, at an early hour this morning. from typhoid fever, after an illness of two weeks. He was twenty six years of age and was a brother of Attorney James E. Russell and Miss Mary J. Russell, teacher in the Bishop street school. His funeral will take place to the church of the Immaculate Conception at S:S0 o'clock Wednesday morning. Mir Russell was engaged in the liquor business on Bishop street and was the principal witness for the state in the case against P. D. Flanagan, who murdered Michael McDormott in his place few weeks ago.
 Miss Mary J. Dow, aged 25 years, died of typhoid fever this morning at her home, IT Vine street. The funeral will take place to the church of the Imma- culate Conception at 3:30 o'clock to- morrow afternoon.
 The funeral of the late John Harring- ton took place at 9 p. m yesterday.
 Jason Pierpont, aged Fl years, father of R. D. Pierpont of the firm of Spencer & Pierpont, died last evening at his home on East Main street.
 Mrs Mary E. Benham, aged 70, died at her home in Middlebury yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
coNrING SCHOOL rEAcHERs.
Successful Examinations Passed B!
 Twentv-EIght Candidates.

Successful Examinations Passed By
 Twentv-EIght Candidates.
 Of the forty-seven candidates for teachers certificates, who recently com peted in the High school room, twenty eight were successful, an unusually large percentage. The examinations were conducted by Rev. Hugh Treanor, H. F. Bassett and John Henderson, Jr. The successful candidates will receive their certificates in due season. They are as follows:
 Miss H. B. Hawley, Riverton.
 |" Catherine Seery, city.
 |" Mary L. Miskill, Suffield.
 Emily w. Kelly, city. Elizabeth D. Clark, city. ' Mary J. Wheeler, West Winsted. |" Mary c. Walsh, city.
 |" Jennie M. Dudley, city. |" Adeline Long, city |" Jennie M. Cowan, Middlebury. '' Ella \. Osgood, city. |" Mary E. McElligott, city. '' Dora Woodbury, Sharon. |" Minnie R. Horton, S. Hadley Falls |" Clara NJ. Toucey, city. " Hattie P. Porter, Plymouth.
 |" Elizabeth L. Mccarthy, city. Mary c. Coughlin, city. [" Elizabeth Cowan, Middlebury.
 |" Annie McGivney, city. " Elizabeth Kane, city.
 .' Nellie F.. Carroll, city. " Fannie A. Bowe, city.
 Bridget A. Bossidy, Lee, Mass.
 " Mary D. Tennant, city.
 |" Mary Cullum, city.
 = Marie Heringer. city.
 " Anne F.. McAuliffe, ,Millerton, N. '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Casino.

The Cincinnati papers say of Miss full dancing of Estella Sylvia took the house by storm. Miss Sylvia, in her different styles of dancing was genuine surprise. She is not only beautiful and original dancer, but also a good singer, and her dancing is so difficult, yet graceful, that the entire audience joined in hearty applause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
1ncendiary Fire at Branford.

BRANFoRD, July 7.-Judge A. Bar tholomew's house was set on fire on the night of July 4, but the flames were dis covered and extinguished. Suspicion pointed to John Barker as the incendi- ary and he was arrested. Probable cause was found to bind him over to the superior court, under $500 bonds Barker is disreputable character and is supposed to have been actuated by motives of revenge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Michael Terry of Trumbull, Killed
 on the HousatOnlc Road.

Michael Terry or IrumDull, h1lleO
 on the HousatOnlc Road.
 The body of Michael Terry, aged %, a resident of Trumbull, was fouud by the track of the Housatonic railroad yes terday. He went on an excursion Sat- urday morning, returning at night. The train he came back on does not stop at Trumbull. There he fell or swung from the train. The conductor was told a man had fallen off, and telegraphed the engineer of the following freight train to keep a lookout. The body was found by the rails a short distance from Trumbull. The mans neck was broken.
 Alfred Johnson, 6 years old, left his home in Walllngford, Saturday morn ing. He didn't come back and his father went to look for him. His body was found yesterday in Lake Commu- nifty. His head was cut. It is thought he was knocked on the head and thrown in,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
An Excur.ion rrain wreoked.

KAUKALEE, Ill, July 7.-An excursion train of fourteen cars, on the Texas Central road, was wrecked this morn. ing. Physicians have been sent to the scene of the wreck, but as yet no par. ticulars have been received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07

and passing his vacation in Westbrook, was riding bicycle yesterday after noon. He took header and struck on his head, breaking his neck. He was 24 wears old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
Burglars in TorrInSton.

ToRRINGToN, July 7.-The gents fur nishing goods store of Temple & Co was entered by burglars yesterday morn. ing and goods valued at $125 taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
DR. c. W. S FROST, 1s7 Bank street.
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS

SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS. GE- 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. Third division, A. O. H. Washington conolave, K. s. E. Sterling commandery, U. O. G. 0. Court Hancock, A. O. F. of A. Loyal legion, O. U. A. NJ. Evergreen Temple of Honor Amphion orchestra rehearsal. Regular drill Chatfeld Guards. American brass band rehearsal. Local assembly, No 2,961, K. of L. Concordia Singing society rehearsal. Townsend lodge, No S9, I. O. O. F. Speedwell lodge, K. of P. l.. A. 22S6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
Burglars in NfIddletown.

MIDDLETowN, July s.-The grocery store of Charles Schorndorf was bur, glarized Saturday night, cigars and tobacco valued at $100 being taken. John and James Foley have been ar rested on suspicion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
Czar Colley Hears Something Drop


 King Colley received another set back this afternoon which will probably re- mind him that he cannot run all the city affairs. The large iron pipe, which runs across the walk at the driveway be- tween the Scovill house and the City hall has always been a hindrance to pe- destrians. In summer it is almost as slippery as piece of glass and in winter when the ice and snow adheres to it, it is regular toboggan slide. The road board ordered the paving of the uncovered portion of the ground around city hall and the removal of this pipe was included. Colley proceeded with the paving, but ordered the pipe refaid. He was re- monstrated with by many of the citizens who only received surly replies. Mayor Baldwin, to stop the work, called meeting of the road board this after noon and it took only few minutes to settle MT. Colley. The men who had charge of the work had to remove the pipe and the king of street inspectors was for once sat on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07

The members of the road board Mayor Baldwin and Commissioners Stevens and Chipman are visiting the different streets in the city this after noon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Burdock has fallen into his old habits again, and on Friday he was fined $10O and suspended by Jersey City.
 A dispatch from Louisville, Ky, last night said: Doran, pitcher of the New Havens and Grim of Toronto, catcher, have been secured from their clubs by the Rochester team. They have not signified their assent to the change. Co G base ball team and the Wayerlys played five inning game of ball Satur- day, the score standing tie at the call of the game, 3 and 3.
 The races Saturday at the Waterbury driving park, were attended by as large crowd of spectators aS on the day previous. The track was in very fair condition. The first race was the 2:30 class, for purse of $20O. The race was won by Harry Laird. It took five heats heavily for winner and in the second heat went his distance in 2:S4A, He came in last, however, in the other heats. which caused some people to think that the driver was a little crooked. The judges refused to change the drivers: In the 2:50 class for $25O c. Swans Nellie G won the race in three straight heats, Miss Strap second. Time 2:37f, 2:34 and 2:32t. The made by c. Swans Dan Lady Dell, second Victor. third Miss Annie, fourth. Time 2:46, 2:474 and 2;50.
 To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT :
 Being unable to arrange another game with the Acme Base Ball club, we dc hereby challenge any club in the city tc play a game of base ball for any amount over $25 and gate receipts, the winner to pay all expenses. We would prefer hearing from the Acmes.
 Manager Rose Hill B. B. Club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-07
LOCAL LIN ES.

A few barrels of Niagara Mills Flour at $5. 50 per barrel at LADD's.
 We are with you with the finest line of Watches that can be found anywhere in the state, at LAKE, STRoBEL & Co.'S.