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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

E. E. F. Mcmahon, representing the
DEMOCRAT, will call upon subscribers
during the next few days, and we ask
for him a hearty reception. Our regu-
lar collector, g. Collard Adams. is la
grippe victim, having been confined to
the house for nearly a month. Sub,
scribers who desire can make payment
at the office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03
Card Of Thanks.

The family of the late jeremiah Shea
wish to tender their thanks to the en-
ployes of Smith & Griggs and the Water
bury Buckle company and other friends
for the floral offerings and other kind
nesses extended to them in their late
bereavement.
MATTHEW SHEA AND FAMILY,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03
A New Hat Concern.

A stock company, composed OF
Bridgeport and Boston men, have lie ased
the factory in South Norwalk formerly
run by Brown & McCanna, and are
making many improvements there. II
will be manufactured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03
Killed BY His Brother

ANsoNIA, February 3.-John Harris,
aged 0 years, who was, accidentally
wounded on the head by his brother
while playing Saturday night, died this
morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03
nnRpEE ELEcrEn MAJOR.
Co A's Captain Honored by the Sec
ond Regiment.

NEW HAVEN, Feb 3.-Captain L. F.
Burpee of Co A, Waterbury was this af-
ternoon elected major of the Second
regiment to succeed P. T. Wells. On
the first ballett Captain Burpee received
16 votes and Captain Callahan of the
Sarsfelds 8. The election of Captain
Burpee was made unanimous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03
A TERRIBLE HOLOCAUST
SECRETARY TRACY AND FAMILY
A PREY TO THE FIRE FIEND.

Mrs Tracy Jumps From q Window
to Death and Another Badly In
jured-Tho Secretary Rescued by .
Policeman, in = Dying Condition.
WASHINGTON, February 8.-Shortly
before o'clock this morning flames
were discovered pouring out Of the win
the Navy Benjamin F. Tracy. An alarm
was rung and the fire department re-
sponded promptly, but the flames spread
with such rapidity that the sleeping in
mates had no time to escape and four
and perhaps Eve lives were lost.
When the firemen arrived Mrs Will
merding, married daughter Of Secre-
tary Tracy, was seen standing at an
upper window holding her child in her
arms and frantically pleading for assist
ance. Terrified by the roaring flames
and huge volumes of smoke Mrs Will
merding sprang from the window and
was picked up senseless on the walk be-
low. Her leg was broken as was also
that Of her child. 1t is believed both
will recover.
Officer Oappsll rushed into the burn
ing house and found Mrs Tracy in an
upper room trying to rouse her husband,
who was insensible. The officer at the
risk of his own life carried Secretary
Tracy out of tho burning building. Mrs
Tracy threw herself from the window
and was picked up dead on the pave.
ment below. An unmarried daughter
was found asphyxisted and burned to
death in a hallway.
Two servants who were in the house
could not be rescued and both were
burned to death.
Secretary Tracy was carried to the
house of friend near by, where he lie'
in precarious condition. At 9:45 re
port was sent out that the secretary wal
dead, but the report was officially denied
little later. He is unconscious and hi
death is expected at any moment.
The fire originated in ono Of tho fur
naces in the basement and spread will
terrific rapidity.
|
now sleeping and physicians say he may
recover. He has not been told of thu
death of his wife.and daughter.
Only three lives were lost by the fire
Mrs Tracey Miss Mary Tracy and mait
known as Josephine.
Benjamin F. Tracy was born abou
fifty years ago in Tioga county, New
York. His early life was passed frs
upon a farm and afterwards in tn
study Of law. In 1851 he was admitted
to the bar. When the war broke out h
raised two regiments and at its close h
had attained the rank of brigadier-g gen
eral. In 1866 he was appointed Unite'
States district attorney for the eastern
district Of New York, which position h
held until 1878. In 1881 he was nomi
mated by the republicans for mayor O
Brooklyn, but withdrew in favor o
| Seth Low.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

~" 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.
Loyal legion, A. o. U. M.
Evergreen Temple of Honor.
Court Hancock, A. o. F. of A.
Amphion orchestra rehearsal.
Washington conclave, K. S. F.
Regular drill Chatfeld Guards.
American brass band rehearsal.
Speedwell lodge, No 10, X. of P.
Local assembly, No 1851, K. of l..
Townsend lodge, No 80. I. o. OF.
Concordia Singing society rehearsal.
Sterling corflmandery, U. o. G. G.
Dr. E. A. TowNE. "a Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03
BARRETT,
S. BANK STREET.
Clear the Track!
THE GREAT SALE OF BANK
RUPT STOCK is STILL
RAGING.
THE GOODS WON'T LAST LONG
CONE QUICK IF YOU WANT
TO SAVE MONEY.

The people are astonished at the extraor-
binary bargains to be found here. They
wonder how it is that fine goods San be
sold at such low prices. The entire stock
must be sold or given away by the first
of March to mako room for spring good"
The following are few of the genuine
bargains:
80 Dozen Gents White Unlaundried Shirts,
double front and back, 3-ply linen
bosom, heavy cotton, guaranteed to fit
perfect, worth from 65c to S9c, now only
374c.
SO Dozen Children's Heavy Cotton Ribbed
Hose, white feet, fast black, all sizes,
SC worth 124c.
As Dozen Gents Fine Camels Hair Shirts,
all sizes, great value,
69c worth $1.25.
200 pieces fine Silk and Satin Ribbon,
crown and plain edge, several shades
and widths, worth from 129 to rs cents
per yard, now only
8 cents.
1875 Dozen Ladies' Fine Linen Collars, all
sizss from 10 to Is,
&c worth 12Ac.
20 Dozen Gents Scarlet Medcated Shirts
and Drawers,
CSC worth 81 25.
35 Dozen Ladies all wool Seamless Ribbed
hose, heavy weight,
15c worth PIC.
10 Dozen Gents Heavy All Wool Seamless
Socks, merino lei and toe,
15c worth 25c.
1870 Dozen Fine Whalebone Corsets, white
and drab,
29c worth SOC.
20 Dozen Boys and Misses Black Woo
Ribbed Hose,
12Ac worth 23c.
II Remember these are only few OF
the thousands of bargains you can get
here. Come quick if you want to secure
some of them.
Thomas Barrett,
~ PLEASE NorE TIE ADDRESS =
55 BANK s. SIR Rect,
NEXT Door TO h,,.. ..... AIRY HALL.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03

The Times Settles With Parnell.
LONDON, February 3.-The libel suit
of Parnell against the London Times has
been settled by the times paying to the
former G5 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03

DIR. G. W. s FROST, 1877 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-03

DR. E. A. TowNE. "a Bank street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
Prehis,Orie America

Facts bearing upon the prehistoric con
dition of America are rapidly accumulat-
ing, which prove an antiquity of the hu-
man race on this continent equal TO, if not
exceeding, that assigned TO man in the old
world. Implements have been found in
various parts of the United States the age
of which is estimated by different authori-
ties at from 1000 to 100000 years. A fine
ly wrought miniature image was recently
brought to light in boring for an artesian
well at Nampa, Ada county, Idaho. 1t
was taken from the eleventh distinct geo.
logical stratum pierced by the boring close
TO the twelfth stratum which is of sand
stone. 1t is apparently modelled from stiff
clay, and if baked at all in the fire, had
been subjected to only low degree of
heat The bearing of this discovery is of
great Importance. If we are compelled to
ascribe to the image such antiquity as its
geological situation indicates, it will go far
to relieve the Calaveras skull of the oblo-
guy which has rested upon it on account of
its advanced stage of development; for
certainly the brain that could have modelled
so perfect a form as this must have been
far removed from that of the ape like pro
genitOr supposed by Darwin to be the com
mon ancestor of us all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
The T.cr.a.. .f Torn.do..

AS to an increase in the frequency of tor
nadoes, it is difficult TO determine whether
the appearance Of such is due to the pro-
gressive settlement Of the country and the
rapid growth of the means of communica-
ton or TO an actual increase in the preva-
lence of these storms. On the one hand,
the unquestionable fact that the number of
tOrnadOes reported has vastly increased of
late years may be appealed to as evidence
that they are really more numerous than
they were in past times But in reply to
this it may be pointed out that wherever
old forests abound, unmistakable traces of
the passage of tremendous whirlwnds in
times anterior TO the settlement of the land
may be found in the "windfalls" that are
familiar to woodsmen. If, however, there
has been change in the character of the
weather in this country owing to the effects
of forest destruction, or irrigation in the
West, as some think, then no doubt such
change might he instrumental in producing
an increase in the frequency of tornadoes
Neic York Sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

redity, il you are 10 be real forces for truth,
faith and virtue in this nineteenth century
you must learn early TO win your own sue
cess and to rely on the powers Of body and
mind God has given you.
And now, hail and farewell May the
class Of 1890 Of the Brattleboro High qchool
leave a noble record in the world. May
courage to do, perseverance TO continue
truthfulness to declare aud faith to trust
the mission God has given each Of you
abide with you all forever You can do a
grand work. You can win undying fame.
You can make the class Of 80 famous in
this town, in this commonwealth, and in
these great days of human freedom and di-
vine opportunity. Do il, young man. Do
it. young woman. Make the most Of your
self. Make this world better, sweeter,
purer, aud prove to men that the days Of
heroes are not Of yesterday, but of this
nineteenth century. The flying years will
scatter you abroad. Life's duties and Joys,
changes, defeats, sorrows and triumphs will
come TO you ALL Time will test and try
you. One by one you will have to face
problems that will surely overthrow you
unless you cling stoutly to the hand of God.
Hold to that Never let it 20, and you
will win a crown that will blaze and
shine when suns and stars have been blown
out like lamps.
BE good and let who will be clever;
DO noble things, not dream them all dag long
And 80 make life. death, and that vast forever,
One grand, sweet song"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Many well authenticated stories Of the
finding OF live tOads aud frogs in solid robk
are on record, and that such things are pos
sible was demonstrated here ON recent
afternoon, when a workman engaged in
Narley and Everill's lime rock quarry,
north Of the city, broke open a large piece
Of rock which had been blasted out and a
frog hopped out of pocket in the centre
Of the stone. OF course the occurrence
created a tremendous sensation among the
workmen, and operations at the quarry
we're for time suspended and the move
ments of the frog were watched with much
interest The animal was something small
er than the ordinary frog and was perfect
ly white Its eyes were unusually large
and very brilliant, but the frog was appar-
emily blind. Where the mouth should have
been there was only line, aud on the feet
there was dark, horny substance Mr..
Everill at once took charge of the curiosity
and put it in tin can, but it died the next
morning. He brought it down town, and
it was examined with interest by a large
number of people. 1t was afterward pre-
sented to the museum, where it will be pre-
served in alcohol-SdH Lake Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
ABOut PearIIae.

Every one knows about Pearline, almost every
one uses Pearline, but wonder II all the house
keepers who use Il know half that can be done
mountains OF dlshwashlng the greasy pan aud
kettle-mAy be reduced TO mole hills Uf the small
est size by the iudicious OF Pearline Fill the
It, with cold water, shake In a little Pearline and
set on the stove By the time the rest OF the
dishes are washed all the grease is dissolved and
the kettle In which anything greasy mas been
boiled In the same way. and beside clean utensils
rendering II safe TO pour such dishwater into IL.
Sinks regularly treated 70 a bath Of Pearline aud
scalding water will seldom need the services OF a
plumber Wdtchmdn, Boston, Dec. n, 1851.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Congressman Walker Of Massachusetts
caused roar of laughter in the House the
other day by stopping while delivering a
speech on the silver bill and taking off his
coat, throwing it on the desk and continu-
ing his speech. When Speaker Reed no.
ticed that Mr.. Walker had taken OFF his
coat he sent word TO him that the decorum
of the House required the member TO keep
his coat on. Mr.. Walker sent back word
it was too hot, and declined to do so. Soon
after the message was delivered the speak
er's gavel fell, aud Mr.. Reed declared the
time of the gentleman from Massachusetts,
had expired. Mr.. Walker looked surpris-
cd, but he had no redress, and sat down
but soon after retired 10 the cloak room.
Some of Mr. Walkers friends say the time
of the Massachusetts, member went very
fast after Mr.. Reed had sent his request
and heard the answer. She speaker seems
10 be the captain in the House. North
dmptOn Gdzette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Mr.. Charles Frederick Worth - Worth
the Great the Worth of Paris-has fine
house on the Rue de la Paix, where he may
be seen (by the initiated) during his official
hours, moving slowly about withtwo little
black dogs at his heels, his tall figure wrap
ped in loose robe of the finest brown wool,
a silk skull cap on his well-shaped head, and
an introspective look upon his serious face,
as of Hans BreitmAns sage, who 'goes
into himself leedle dime, und gooms out
nit a bome"-a poem Of a gown. All his
figured materials are designed for his ex-
elusive use, the patterns being his property
for the space of one business season at least
His greatest works of art are composed at
some quiet French or German spa, in his
summer vacations, and executed in the
Paris house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

"Our Dumb Animals" Geo. T. Angell's
paper published in behalf of the animal
friends of mankind, takes in the feathered
tribe, and notes the hours when their songs
may be heard in the morning. The green
finch is the first to rise, singing in the very
small hours of the morning. The black
cap follows the finch, and then comes the
quail, whose whistling may be heard in the
woods at about 3 o'clock At about 4 the
blackbird begins to warble, and then the
thrush. The sparrow and tomtit come last
in the list of early rising birds. At short
intervals after 430 the voices of the robin
and wren are heard in the land. The lark
does not rise until after the chaffinch, lin
net, and number of other hedge row folk
have been merrily piping for a good while.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Alphonso Kill, King of Spain, whose
full pranomen is Alfonso Leon Fernando
Santiago Maria Isidro Pascual Antonio, be-
gan his official life at an earlier period than
most of his brother monarchs, having opened
the Spanish Cortes in person at the saga
cious age of eighteen months. Seated on
the throne of Phillip H., in a white frock
of priceless lace, he beamed upon the Par
lament and court, while his tall and slen-
der young mother, Queen Christina, dress
ed in mourning, stood at his right hand and
read his royal speech. In summer his Maj
esty lives in the palace Of Aranjuez, en-
powered in green aud famous for its noble
English elms, which the melancholy Phillip
II. brought back from England with him
after his hateful honeymoon with Queen
Mary, and some of which are said to have
attained girth of 90, so and 80 feet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

A specimen southern trial was that which
ended in Lexington, s. c., last week A
negro named Leapheart had been convicted
Of an assault, and was condemned to death
A mob broke INTO the Jail on the 9Th of
May and shot Leapheart The lynchers
were recognized. Their trial was ended
Friday evening, when the jury in the face
of the most positive evidence, and with no
defence made by the lynchers, brought in
u verdict of not guilty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
NOTICE.

~ Office is hereby given that by virtue Of an
~ execution In favor OF Daniel SherW n creditor
against I<ander Allen, debtor | have levied
upon all Of said Aliens rights, titles and interest
in and upon certain piece or parcel Of land and
the building thereon In the town Of Stratton, In the
county of Windhan, and State Of Vermont, and
is described as follows, viz: Being the west half
Of lot No. 4, in the second range Of lots in said
town of Stratton and known the school lot, be
ing the same lot Of land decided to said Daniel
Sherwin by Emery A. Bills by his deed dated Jan
uary 81, 1882. and recorded in book No 3, page
33g, Of the land records Of StrattOn. shall sell
all uf said rights and interest at public auction at
the inn of Milon +. Perry, in Stratton aforesaid,
the 7tn day Of July, 1870, at II O'Clock A NJ to
satisfy said execution and all costs, unless the
debtor satisfies the same before said day OF sale
Dated at Stratton aforesaid this 9Th day Of June,
1890 j. o. SHUMWAY Sheriff
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
SUMMER EXCURSIONS
To Halifax, Cape Breton and p. 4. L.,
The Land OF Acadia.

Boston, Halifax * p. L. Steamship Line, and
Canada Atlantic Steamship Co sailing from Lewis
Wharf, Boston, offer best route for tourists who
dpsrt, to visit the Maritime Provinces. Steamer
Halifax leaves leaves Boston for Halifax only
every saturday, at noon. Steamer Carroll leaves
Boston every Wednesday noon for Halifax only
Tickets sold and baggage checked to all points on
the Interculonial railway. Beginning June IL. at
; = NJ. aud every other Thursday thereafter, the
steamship Worcester sails for Cape Breton and
Prince Edward Island direct, not stopping at
Halifax Circular with full information upon
application to %. n. GARDINER, Manager,
No 80 Atlantic avenue, Lewis Wharf, BOat n.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

This is the title Of pamphlet just issued by the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway. It com
prises 20 pages OF valuable information relating
TO some OF the principal cities and resorts of Col
Orado with 52 beautiful Illustrations Of different
scenic views and localities. Copies will be mailed
free TO applicants in any part Of the world re-
ceipt Of four cents each for postage. Address
John Sebastian, general ticket and passenger
agent Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway,
nhieapD nh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

The Rev. Mr.. Utter's suggestion to have
a series of pantheistic services in connection
with the Chicago worlds fair has fallen
fat, as it deserved No good end would be
promoted by such services, while on the
other hand, they would tend to bring re
hgion into contempt. 1t is one thing to
promote the earnest and reverent study of
comparative religion in colleges and semi
nAries, and another to make a raree show
of mems religious beliefs in popular ex-
hibition-N. Y. Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
FARM FOR SALE.

INCUR aud half miles from BrattlebOro
situated IA the town OF Vernon. Being obliged
to hire all my out door work done have concluded
10 offer my home for sale. There are about 80
acres suitably divided into moving, tillage pas
turr aud woodland with good convenient buildings,
running water, apple and maple orchard Cuts a
large uuantity Of nice hay. and will winter seven
COWS and horse. For full particulars enquire OF
f. \ Eamrs at Brattlrboro Creamery, q. S. Howe,
Hinsialt, or Of the subscriber ON the farm.
would exchange for village property.
MRS. PEkSlS EAMES, tiuilford, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Miss Florence Nightingale has lately eel
ebrsted her 10th birthday. 1t is 30 years
since she organized and directed the mill
tary hospitals at Scutari in the awful cam
paign of Crimea, and the whole system of
trained nursing, which has saved so many
lives during the last generation, may be
said to owe more to the teaching, influence
and example of this one fragile woman (the
Santa Filomena of Longfellow) than to any
other source
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

There are
many white soaps,
each
represented to be
"just as good as the Ivory
They are not,
but like
all counterfeits,
they lack
the peculiar
and remarkable
qualities of
the genuine.
Ask for
Ivory Soap
and
insist upon having it.
'Tis sold everywhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
MISCELLANY.


Be not an anchor, o my faith, 10 lie
on oceans Oozy floor, din fathoms deep
Where dead. forgotten things forever sleep,
And tumuit Of the waves comes never nigh,
Aid e'en beyond the glimpse Of days great eve,
Thy task TO clutch and blindly cling and keep
My boat at rest, in front the self.sane sweep
OF well-knoSn coast, o'erhead the self.same sky
Nay, rather, when the mighty winds are free,
BE thou the needle loyal to thy North,
To bid my bark the utmost isles explore
Better go down amid the tempest's roar
Than rot In land locked bays and put not forth
At hearing Of the loud-entreatng sea
NeiC England Magazine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
Ons af ,Ls Ola nchaaI.

Parishioner-Well doctor, enjoyed your
sermon very much.
Dominie-You pain me deeply sir, My
sermons are written for the giving of in
struction, not for the giving of pleasure on
the holy Sabbath. h.-NeU York Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
FARM FOR SALE.

VINHE farm formerly owned by DR.. Thomas
Goodwillie, containing 30 acres, is offered for
sale Said place is situated on the main road
from Vernon To Northheld, Mass. Near school,
church and post Office, running water 10 house
and barn, and IL divided into moving and pasture
with a fair lot Of wood ON the place for fire use.
part OF the purchase money can remain ON a
mortgage II desired. Price Sl2OO
A. wHlTHED. Admir-.
Vernon March Is. lsgO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
Righu RIan in rhe RiEh, Place

Bigbee-Wonder what business that man
is in They say he is perfectly deaf
Carper-Oh, that's Jack Robinson why,
he receives complaints in a railway office.
Chatter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
IL Wnn Land.

THAT bonnet speaks for itself, " exclaim-
ed Mrs. Fangle, as she showed her new
head-gear to her husband.
Yes; heard it as | came in the door,
replied the brute.-Hdrpey's Bazaar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Gauder.-' How do you account for the
Milky Wayp
Wittix. i suppose the COW jumping over
the moon had something to do with it,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Aud my money paid for Il. After having Liver
Complaint four years and spending money on NOS
phur BItters' Six bottIes cured me- Ishall always
use them. q. N Butler, Cohoes n. y,
Harsh, purRatiye remedies are fast giving way
10 the gentle action and mild effects OF Carter
Little Liver Pills. II you try them, they VIII Ger
tainly please you,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

After exhaustive experiments and competitive
tests the government at Washington have ordered
for the Boston Post Ofice and Sub Treasury large
quantit he's OF OzOnos In both liquid and powder
form TO be used during the ensuing year, Here
after no other disenfectant will be accepted In
these departments.