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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31

emily labeled. But people drank his
liquor in perfect confidence, and took
his nostrums for the many ills their
designations produced. He was thin
and hump-shouldered, wore a long,
black beard on long face, and looked
at the world from pair of black, deep
set eyes. The moaning of the pines
might have made him melancholy, or his
lonesome life may have caused him to
be habitually sad--for he lived alone,
and his nights were passed on cot in
back room of his store, whose door
looked out at the wilderness that
brought to his ear the roar of the storm,
the boot of the owl and the bark of the
wolf; but, whatever the cause, he never
smiled.
Beside the office of store-keeper, DR..
Pantop also held that of postmaster.
Men who never wrote and never received
a letter, came every day and asked:
"Waal, Doc, is thar nuthin' fur me yit?"
And being met with perennial negative,
would fling a quarter on the counter
with perennial remark: Gimme er
pint Nv your bes' bourbon, then, and
call it squar."
It was New Years eve, and the
heavens were weeping deIuge of cold
rain for the old one now in its dying
throes. 1t was too wet to work, but not
too wet to ride to the post-office for the
letter that never came. A dry-goods
box sat on the counter, it's open end to
the wall; behind this was DR.. Pantop,
sorting the mail.
Gentlemen" he said, in voice that
seemed to come from under the floor
what is it, Doc?" asked Brag Blunt,
a knock-kneed, weak-eyed young man,
who stood on the inside of the circle,
that the heat might assist the whisky
in the warming process.
Its very strange" spoke the doctor,
coming out from his retreat an d arrang-
ing medicine bottles on shelf.
whats very stranger" demanded
Fate Kimp, who was carrying to his lips
glassful of whisky.
''It's very strange" the doctor went
on, not seeming to recognize that any
one but himself had spoken. NEARLY
all of you ask for letters and never get
one. Now, I've got letter here for a
man who never asks for one"
All looked at Fate. He had drank his
| liquor. He was man of middle age,
old enough to have beard; but his was
one of those faces on which hair would
vegetate but sparsely, and never grew
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
A Christmas Echo.

Judge Ito prisoner)-You were seen
by the officer, sir. lodging about the
back streets and evidently trying to
avoid meeting any one. You were there
fore arrested by said officer on the
charge of being suspicious character.
But, be that as it may, as you appear to
be respectable person, will discharge
you from the custody Of the court If you
can give satisfactory reason for your
suspicious actions when arrested.
Prisoner Cbrokenly)-I-I was wear
ing, your honor, for the first time a
necktie, Christmas -present-from-
my-wife, and was afraid to m-meet
any
Judge promptly and decisively, but
visibly affected 1.-THE prisoner has the
sincere sympathy of the court and is
honorably discharged.-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31

more than half an inch in length. His
complexion was fiery red, natural col
or whose effect was heightened by alco-
holic drink.
"Can you guess?" asked the doctor,
still busying himself with the bottles.
mo; course it's mine," said Fate.
"Of course it is," replied the doctor,
handing it to him.
and he turned pale.
''If gittin' er letter sarves er Teller
that erway, I don't want none," said
Brag Blunt. sis bad news in it, Fate,
or did you swaller err spider in that las
dram? Sumpin' knocked you up,
shore, fur you're all in er trimmed an
your face is ez white ez cotton"
"Say, boys" replied Fate, who quick
ly recovered his color and composure,
"'Brag's er good dog they say. Ell
that Teller benin you had two legs, he'd
be with er barrel Nv whisky at least"
Come, boys" spoke several at once.
so, hain't meanin' ter insult Fate, u
said Brag. "Gittin' letters is so un.
common ermungst us that it may jes
natcherly upset err Teller ter have one
poked at him.
"Move erside, boysI'' said Fate, ''fu1
blamed eff I hain't col. think Doc
muster put er extra gallon Nv water in
that barrel this mornin', for whut
drunk seems ter freeze enstead Nv warm
me-"
II tell you whut, gentleman" spoke
| Brag, who had moved from the fire, and
was leaning against the counter, his ell
bows on the top, "Pve got er proper
sishun ter make. Ez this is the fust
| letter Nv the season and the last
night Nv the year, I'll treat to er gallon
if Fate will give that letter to Doc an
let him read it to the crowd"
The doctor looked over his shoulder
he was still among the bottles-at Fate
The fellow grew slightly pale again
thrust the letter in his pocket, buttonet
up his coat, pulled his hat down, walked
out, got on his horse and rode away.
"You insulted him, Brag." said one.
"He didn't fergit ter put his bottle IL
his pocket afore he left" remarked
another, who had witnessed that per
| Torrance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
TIRELLo CAPTURED.
The Suspected Murderer of the Curlays
Protests His Innocence


WMKEsBARRE. Pa, Dec. 31.-John
Tirello, charged with the murder of Mar
tin Curley, his wife and Hungarian on
Monday at Brodericks, was arrested al
Termyor during the morning.
The prisoner was taken to the county
Jail. Tirello stated to a reporter thai
Curley shot his wife, then shot the Hun.
garian Hudok and also shot at him
Curley then shot himself. Tirello says
he ran away. fearing that he might b.
killed by mob before he could explain
who did the killing. As to the cause OF
the shooting he knew nothing,
Matt DAILY, brewery driver who was
delivering beer in the neighborhood al
the time of the shooting, says that Tirello
who was arrested to-day, is not the muir
derer, but that Curley, the proprietor Of
the saloon, did the shooting. To this
statement DAILY is prepared to make oath
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
"HOLD UP YOUR HANDS,"
BOld Work by Train Robbers in an IndI
ana Town.

BOld Work by Train Robbers in an IndI.
ana Town.
COLUMBUS, Ind, Dec. 31.-When train
No. 10, Chicago to Louisville, south
bound, reached Seventh street station
during the forenoon, three strange men
boarded it and went through the day
coach.
"Throw up your hands," they cried to
the passengers. As the coach was full OF
ladies who were local passengers, but lit
tie attention was paid to them. Frank
Burton, an Indianapolis travelling man,
attempted to show resistance, but was
overpowered and robbed of 5000 in cash.
But few observed what was going on un :
til the work was done and the robbers
had escaped. Officers are in pursuit, with
but little hope Of overtaking the robbers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
Wanted to Please.

"What would you like to have for
Christmas?" asked De Brute Of his wife.
81 haven't made up my mind yet"
"a sealskin sacque2"
''Oh, yesr' q
''or pair Of diamond earrings2"
So 'sThat would be lovelyp'
"Or a silk dress?'
"I need new dress very much"
''Or nice pair of new shoes?"
1.-THE old ones are getting rather
shabby?"
''We'Il let it be pair of shoes, then.
wanted you to be pleased, though
Merchant Traveller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
Will Continue the Strike.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec. 31.-A special
general meeting Of the Spinners' Union
was held last night, and it was voted, 79
to %, to have the striking Acushnet Mill
spinners stay out until such time as the
agent will agree to give them better
work. The strikers will receive from the
union So each per week and 25 cents for
each child in family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
He Wants Damages for False Arrest.

NEW YORK, Dec 81.-Alexander J. Phil
lipsen, who was detained at the Barge
Office some time since on the suspicion
that he wasIthe Copenhagen murderer of
that name who had shipped his victim
to this country in barrel Of cement, has
sued Collector Erhardt and John Simpson
for $40, 900 for false arrest and imprison-
ment. The real Phillipsen is in mad
house in Copenhagen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
In Hot Water.

Rigby-Why so glum, old boy2
Digby-We had a Christmas-tree at
our house last night, and by mistake
when was giving out the presents /
gave nice diamond pin, that my wife
intended for me, to my cousin who is q
namesake of mine. "a, sss..,s,.., 80. r..
Rigby-Why don't you explain it to
him? ..s4 r. .4.--t.-..5-s = ..ls ..e,-.s Il
Digby-I can'o; he sailed for Europe
this afternoon before had a chance,
and my wife has been nagging me ever
since.-Judge. Z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
Big Cut Of Spruce Timber.

LANCASTER, N. H., Dec. 31.-The spruce
timber cut for the current winter in Coos
county, N. H, and the adjacent towns on
the Connecticut river in Essex county,
VT, is estimated in round figures to be
100000, 900 feet. This is largely in ex-
cess Of the usual cut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
Ex-senator Wa1lace,s Estate.

CLEARF1ELD, Pa, Dec. 31.-The ap-
praisement of the estate of ex-senator
Wallace has been completed. The aggre-
gate value is 5000, 202 80. 1t consists
largely of very valuable coal lands in
Clearfield County.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
Shot and Killed His Emp1oye.

T1oNEsrA; Pa, Dec. 81.-At Clarendon,
this county, Edward S. Shipper, member
of the firm of Shipper Brothers, lumber
dealers, shot and instantly killed J. w.
Sey, one of the employees of the firm. Bad
blood was engendered by Sey coming to
work late and being sharply reprimanded
by Mr.. Shipper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
Demand an Increase of Paw.

PTrsBURa, Pa, Dec. 31.-Representa-
tives of the Monongahela river coal miners
met at Monongahela City and resolved to
demand an increase of pay for mining
coal. The present rate is three cents;
they will demand three and half cents,
to take effect January 1. Between five
and six thousand men are affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
A Million Dollar Failure.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Wall street was
startled this morning by the announce
ment of the failure of the big stock COM
mission firm of Bateman & Co., of 81
Broadway. The house also has branches
in Chicago and Washington. 1t has al
ways stood high in financial circles, and
the crash was general surprise. 81.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
IT WAS FATE.
a New Years Episode in Arkana
saw.

e s Id whisky
and patent med
icines at a cross
roads s t re.
From this vo-
cation G a m Q
the tt tt Q Of
cd o c to r." by
which he was
we'll k n o W n.
There was a sus-
picion that he
W a t g re d his
whisky and sold
the same kind
of physic from
bottles differ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
spring weather in MIdwiinter.

CHICAGO, Dec. 81.-The weather in the
Northwest is unprecedently mild for this
time of the year. The farmers in the
vicinity Of Bismarck, North Dakota, are
blowing their fields
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
A Defaulter to the Extent of sa5, 600.

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. 31.-At meet
ing Of the City Loan and Building Asso-
citation last night, it was discovered that
j. Eldridge Pierce, the defaultiug secre-
tary, had involved the association to the
extent of something over $4,000. His
whereabouts are unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
Gen. spinner's Death Near.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 31.-General
Spinner is rapidly sinking. There has
been a marked change in his condition
in the last twenty-four hours, and the
end cannot be far off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
PENMANSHIP.
Prof. HOIleV

Teaches every pupil to, write q fAe rapid
business hand in 8 course of 10 private
lessons ana NO FAILURES. = m s.ss.g
All kinds Of pen werk executed in the
highest degree Of the art. Isl Bank st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
WILLIAM 4, COLLINS,
DEALER M

FINE TEAS, CoFFEEs AND GROCERIES,
CHOICE LIQUORS
Finohe's Golden Wedding James e. Peppers
Mount Vernon Rye, in Barrels and Bottles.
PNle.A1e on Draught Cents.
135 So. Main st, Opp. Grand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-31
For HOLIDAY TRADE.
M Fl WAS

A- - w
Desires to give customers MeersChaum
and Briar Pipes at reduction
For fine line of Cigars smoke Was
Choice, La Radiosa and w. D., 10c. For
Sc Cigar the Top of the Heap, Try Me
and Solid Rocks, Big and Little Pride of
Waterbury and Victoria defy competition.
Cigar and tobacco wholesale and retail
headquarters.
COR. GRAND AND CANAL STREETS.
, 1890-04-03
II. Housman and Vic.

lR@ck Island, Qll,) Argus. March .
There are very few couples in this life
who are permitted to enjoy each others
company for fortY-fve years. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Housman Joined fortunes
forty-five years ago last evening and the
event was celebrated By some of the neigh
bors and the couple at their residence,
1923 Third avenue. When they Joined
hands it was in days when r~ailroadinE was
in its infancy and had not extended to the
Mississippi river. They, with eight
others, drove from Galena to Dubuque.
where they were married in the library of
Bishop Loris, who died in Davenport
some years ago.
The couple and the accompanying par
ties returned hone in pitch oarkness-in
those days there was no fences or tele-
graph poles or we'll defined roads for
travellers, and the party lost their road
and did not find out their mistake until
they arrived at the village of Plattville,
Wis, where they struck the trail leading
to their log cabin home situated on Bench
street. Galena, Ill. Mr.. Housman was
for a long time employ ed by Mr.. Butcher,
one of the fist stove and tin men OF
Stephenson, now known a. Rock Island
After he left Galena, Mr.. Housman came
to Rock Island, the place from which his
employer had left.
H. Housman and wife we're Cheyenne
pioneers and the family Is still well rep
resented here. Mrs. f. Nagle was a
Miss Housman.
, 1890-04-03
AN OPEN RUPTURE.
Stockmsn Refuse to Cooperate
With the Commission.
They Declare 1t is Simply a Repub.
lican Political Machine.
Only $4,000 of the $40 900 from
Mavericks.

The stockmen of the territory refuse to
support the board OF commissioners crea-
ted by the legislature. The issue was
made at the capitol yesterday morning
when mavericks were sold at auction for
about 81 a head, probably one fourth
their value.
The chief cause assigned for refusal to
cooperate with the territorial board is
that it is a Republican political machine,
and the proof of this is abundant, a~ccessi-
Bile and convincing.
When it became evident that there
would be only nominal offerings for the
mavericks, Commissioner Irvine made an
appeal to the stockmen, urging them to
lay aside preiudices and personal quarrel:
and give fair prices for the mavericks.
John Clay, Jr., president of the stock
association responded that the course ad
vised should have been adopted some
time ago. Mr.. Clay paid 81 apiece for
mavericks. The highest price was S. by
Mr.. Irvine.
Someone suggested that the sale cease
but the law was consulted and the discov.
cry that the sacrifice had to go on was
made. A. II. Reel interpreted the law,
as did also Chairman Hammond, OF the
boarl. Nj. Jesurum improved the op.
portunity to talk by saying that the law
was useless and hat he had opposed il
when in the house. He made a strong
case on his statement that it was a cleal
piece of class legislation.
President Clay, OF the Association, was
seen In the afternoon by a reporter but
declined to be interviewed, only saying
that he had no politics and would not sup,
port the commission because it was a pc.
litical machine. adding that he did not
wish to become entangled in local differ.
ences.
There was appropriated $4,000 from
the treasury of the territory for the sup
port of the commission, with the taclt
understanding that nearly, if not quite all,
would be returned from the sale of NAV
ericks. Last year the mavericks mum,
bered l, 100, and the proceeds from this
source enabled the old commission to do
thorough work in the territory. The best
info rmed men estimate that the revenue
from the sale of mavericks this year will
not exceed 50. 900.
Yesterdays turn created a decided SEN
sation and the result is not entirely clear.
1t is certainly evident that a large major
ity of stockmen will ignore the commits
sion. There is very liable to be a return
to original methods, each man for him
self on the open range and the best rustler
knocks the persimmon.
, 1890-04-03
TOWN TALK.
Cosby Little Paragraphs Picked VI
Throughout the City

The Evanston CEiettam has been sold
to a local stock company.
Alex. Turnbull & Co.. undertakes.
Geo. Fl. Willard, manager.
Alex. Turnbull & Co. will open in the
Kellner store next Monday.
Fast freight yesterday was seven cars OF
oranges and twelve cars of cattle.
Alone an London, a realistic drama.
Friday evening and Social Session Satur-
day.
Thirty graders left for the front yester
day morning and Others will follow tomor-
row.
Nat Goodwin, in A Gold Nine, should
fill the opera house Monday evening. 1t
will be the comedy event Of the season.
Superintendent Hughes and Freight
Agent Moorehouse, of the Elkhorn. leave
for Denver this morning in their special
car.
Councilman Hunter and Representatives
TAYLOR AMI Adams have finished checking
the accounts OF the territorial treasurer
and auditor.
Private information has been received
to the effect that Hon. John NJ. Thurs
ton has expressed his willingness to de
liver an address here on statehood day.
Bids for the construction of irrigation
works at Fort Russell were opened yester-
day. Geo. East, $3,066; Keeie & Nc
Garyey, $3,O25. The firm will be awarded
the contract.
Through an oversight Converse county
was omitted from the published list of
the territorial committee for the statehood
celebration. The committee consists Of
Mortimer Jesuruu and +. II. Harvey.
, 1890-04-03

Is the test of fortitude among the Indian
tribes. But we defy any Cherokee, Sioux
or Comanche to endure the twinges of
rheumatism without wincIng. These, in
deed, are slight at first, but grow in in
tensity until they become unbearable. No
malady is more obstinate in its maturity
b that which gives rise to them. The
more need. then, OF attacking it at the
outset. Foremost among remedies for it
is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, safer and
infinitely more effective than colchicum,
veratrum and u vomica, al remedies
which might prove destructive of life in a
single excessive dose. Mineral depurents
also. when not positively mischievous, are
far inferior in remedial power to this sal
utary botanic medicine. 1t entirely expels
from the blood the acrid Impurities which
originate the disease, and enriches as well
as cieanses 1t. Constipation, liver com
plant, dyspepsia and other ailments also
give way to it.
, 1890-04-03
A Suburban Fire.

City people who were abroad at 4
o'clock last Sunday morning noted a big
blaze out on the western hills. Nothing
could be learned OF the fire at that time
or until last evening, when auehentIc re-
port was brought in by the owner of the
property destroyed. Tramps fired the
barn of Isaac Shea, who lives at Colo
RADIO Junction and the structure with its
contents, was burned. The loss is about
800, including values of a buggy, a
horse and a big herd of chickens.
Mr.. Shea ordered the tramps off his
place and they rctaliated by burning the
barn
, 1890-04-03

The ladies of the Methodist Episcopal
church will give an Easter social in the
church parlors this evening. Easter eggs
will be sold. An elaborate menu will be
provided in the way of refreshments. in
which eggs will form the principal item.
Miss Grace Chafin will sing a solo during
the evening. An exercise by the pupils
of the Cheyenne kindergarten will also be
n Of the features of the evenings en-
tertainment. Admission to the sociable
will be free.
, 1890-04-03

Mai. II. Glafcke is in Denver.
l.. Kabls Is back from the West.
H. II. Collins is up from Denver.
Fred A.. Nash leit for the East yester,
day.
Chas. Hecht has returned to Lara.
ME.
R. NJ. Allen returned to Cheyenne yes
terlay.
Leroy Grant went over to Laramie yes
terday.
AL Bowie and wife ven to the ranch
yesterday.
Territorial Mine Inspector Epperson, is
at the Inter Ocean.
c. G. Coutant, editor Of the Mid Vest
is up from Denver.
Harry Fritchu an, the grocery drum
mer, is back from ST. Joe.
Maj. Wolcott leaves for Denver THU
morning with the Elkhorn people.
John c. Dyer, OF the ne v penitentiary
commission. is here from Rawlins.
G. d. Jenal, Glenrock, is visiting
Cheyenne. He is a leading business maj
of that lively town.
John Kendrick, manager of the Con
verse Cattle company, is spending a few
days in town. Mr.. Kendrick was in tow
about a year ago, and having great conf
dence in the future invested in suburban
property. 1t he were so inclined he coul,
now sell at a handsome margin, but h
prefers to wait.
, 1890-04-03
GETTING
Forwarding Arrangements for the
Statehood Celebration.

A largely attended meeting Of the
ladies aud the general committee of ar.
rangements tor the statehood celebration
was held at the city hall yesterday after
noon. Chairman Hoyt. of the general
committee. presided and Henry G.. Hay
acted as secretary.
On motion OF Mr.. Adams, it was dc,
cided that the committees appointed by
the ladies on decorations, music and ball
co operate with the mems committees on
the same subject.
1t was decided, on motion OF T. A.
Kent, that the finance committee have
tickets printed at once for the celebration
ball. These tickets will he sold at 81
apiece and everyone. man, woman or child,
who attends the ball must have a ticket.
These tickets will be placed on sale at once
and the sum thus raised, whether
large or small, will be devoted to
paying the expenses Of the celebration.
The finance committee will meet the gen.
eral committee at . o'clock on the after
nooh 'oLo"ihR Tue seua'e acliou On thc
Wyoming bill.
The ladies will appoint a committee Of
nine to co operate with the finance com
mittee.
Propositions we're received to furnish
uniforms for a new company of girl guards
known as company Fl, and also to appro
pirate $50 for the use of company K Al
the request OF Mrs. Post this matter was
referred to the ladies.
A meeting of the chairmen of all the
committees will be held at the city hal
Saturday afternoon at 4 o o'clock.
, 1890-04-03
A BANKER BUYS.
A. R. cruzsn. of Curtis, Neb., Pur-
chases Cheyenne Realty.
Col. Gerald. of Waco, Tex, Is Now
Well in the Lively Swim.
Cottages to Be Built by Purchasers
In Interior Heights.

Another Nebraskan has been added to
the big lists of citizens of that state in
terested in Cheyenne realty. The latest
recruit is A. r. Cruzen, president OF the
State bank Of Curtis, a good aud growing
town the Cheyenne & Burlington. Su
burban property was the gentleman
choice and he took forty acres west of
town paying Governor Warren 50. 800
for the tract. Garland & Co., made the
sale. Mr.. Cruzen is an alert, intelligent
and energetic young man.
Col. Gerald, late postmaster at Waco,
Tex, came here last week to visit the
family of d. c. Rhodes and THE LEAD
ER mentioned at the time that he was
likely to invest. He yesterday bought
the corner lot opposite the Congrega
tional church from Whitley g. Stubs and
eighty acres on the South Side from G. P.
Organ. Then he dropped into the Inte-
rior company's Offices and closed for
twenty-four lots In the Heights. He will
build a few cottages on these lots. Col.
Gerald is now in about $l2, 900 and can
sell at a profit. He has gone to Ogden.
but will return in a few days.
b. Langridge OF Denver, has contracted
to build twelve houses on Interior Heights.
He owns wenty four lots in this pretty
addition.
Catherine Il. DYER to H. L. Clark.
OF Kokomo, Col, block 40 IS $3.50
Owen Mckay and wife to G.. b.
Bariana. lots /. ., 3, A.. 5. e, I
ana the east half Of s, block ACT 1000
A. D. Kelley and wife to Marshall
johnson, the Kelley interest in
the fair grounds addition of 81
acres IO,OOC
H. B. Patten and wife to q. w.
Riner, block 55S................. 3,OOt
Swan Land and Cattle company to
Keystone Association. lease and
option on certain land in section
20, 10,