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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-19
ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE
The Last One Of the Liquor
Cases Results in an
Acquittal.
Ed. Norcross Pleads Not GUILTY
OF Using the Governments
Funds.
Tho Bismarck Kid Will be Tried Nov.
rs for Helping to Rob the
Mails.

The last of the liquor cases. on the
dockets of the district court, that Of Frank
Johnsie, was disposed Of yesterday. Il re-
suited in an acquittal, and was the only one
that did. All the others, which were the
cases against Nick and Joe Baatz, Of Marys-
willie. and Joe Poole, also Of Marysville, re-
suited in verdicts Of guilty. The Baatz's
were fined $50 each, and yesterday the jury
trying Poole found him guilty and Judge
Hunt imposed q sentence OF go nne. All
these fines carry the costs Of trial with
them.
After the Poole jury had reported. Frank
Johnsie was placed on trial. He was de
Tended by Henry G. Smith. Johnsie is q
sort of travelling vender Of liquors, and his
headquarters may be said to be anywhere in
OF out Of Lewis and Clarke county. The
evidence against him was not very strong,
however, and the jury considered there was
not enough ground to convict him on. So
they brought in verdict of not guilty.
This clears the dockets Of the criminal
court of the cases against people accused of
selling liquors to those under age.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-19
Norcro.s Pleads Not Guilty.

Norcross Pleads Not Guilty.
Ed. Norcross, ex assistant postmaster at
Butte, was arraigned IN the United States
court yesterday on an Indictment charging
him with disappointing funds belong
ing to the government. He pleaded not
guilty, and will be defended ON his trial by
John NJ. Mcdonald, of Helena. II is
charged that Norcross while assistant post
master at Butte and handling the funds of
the office. used $500 OF government money.
The amount was made good by his brother,
and Norcross resigned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-19
Others lettering.

LONDON, Nov. 1s.-There is a rumor that
another prominent banking firm is in diff
Guilty, owing to inability to discount matur-
ing bills. The Financial News is afraid
many weak spots have been made in the
financial world by reckless underwriting,
and that more than one house is totterinR.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-19


LONDON, Nov. 18-A rumor is current that
Parnell will retire from active political life
and marry Mrs. O'Shea. He has promised
to give continuous advice to his successor
in the leadership of the nationalist party.
It is an undeniable fact that the virulence
against Parnell displayed by the tory pa
pers editorally is causing a reaction of pub
lie sentiment in his favor.
Mr. Laur Was Vehement.
PARIS, Nov. 18.-In the chamber of dep
uties to-day Laur questioned the govern
ment as to what it proposed te
do to prevent he drain of gold from France
for the benefit of foreign markets. The
minister Of finance declined to discuss the
question. Laur accused him of using b
official position to enrich himself by spec
ulation. A great uproar followed.
The president called Laur to order. The
latter was greatly excited and endeavored
to continue the harangue, but was finally
compelled to desist.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-19

PARIS, Nov. 18.-Ephrussi, well-known
race horse owner, recently quarreled with
Treble, a journalist, and il resulted in a
duel. The fight took place to-day. Treble
was slightly wounded. duel was also
fought by Laguerre, member of the
chamber of deputies, and q journalist
named Lesinne. Laguerre received
slight wound.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
DERBY POISONING CASE.
Two PoIanders Become neaehly sick
 without Apparent Cause.

Two Polanders Become Deaehly sick
 without Apparent Cause.
 John Tassock and his son Frank were taken suddenly i'll yesterday afternoon while working on the new canal at Bir- mingham. The symptoms at first were dysentery and vomiting, followed by total prostration. Dr Loomis was sent for and he had the two men conveyed to their home. The doctor concluded after slight examination that the men must have been poisoned, and called in Dr Royal Pinney, who arrived at the same conclusion. Remedies were ad- ministered and the latest accounts pro- nounce the patients feeling fairly we'll. Just what kind of poison the men took the doctors have been unable to find out. They think it possible that they were dosed by some of their fellow workmen on the canal. They ate the same kind of food that the other members of the family ate and the latter have eNper- fenced no bad results. It is possible the poison was placed in their pail or in the water they drank. Both men are natives of Poland and have resided in town for a number of years. There has not been any trouble between the men working on the canal that would cause the poisoning to be done for spite. The matter is to be investigated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
ATrEMPr AT sUlcIDE.
Cornelius Lahcy While Temporarily
 Insane Casinos Ills Neck.

Cornelius Lahcy While Temporarily
 Insane Clashes Ills Neck.
 Cornelius Lahey of Baldwin street, created scene near the corner of Wash ington and Baldwin streets this morning by attempting to end his life. He was raving mad and brandished small knife. He cut his neck near the left ear and but for the prompt arrival of some men, would have succeeded in do- ing himself great bodily injury. Otfi- cer Brickel, with outside assistance, sue ceeded in getting Lahey to the police station, but it was almost impossible to quiet him. Dr. Munger was called and said that the man was suffering from insanity, brought on undoubtedly by the use of intoxicants. Lahey is 30 years old and has no record at the police station.
 X neighhor of Lahey's this afternoon told DEMOCRAT reporter that he was positive the mans unfortunate condition was not caused by liquor. In fact Lahey is not regarded as a hard drinking man. Last night he was seen by several par ties who declare that he was perfectly sober. X few weeks ago he lost child and a little later his boy fell and broke his arm, and Lahey's friends believe that this double misfortune and other family troubles have unsettled his mind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
ALBANIA rENpLE TONS ESTATE.

 Judge PheIan Decides That the Queer
 Document Presented for Probate Is
 Not Her wIlI.
 Judge of Probate Phelan to-day rem dered his decision in the contested will case of the late Alzina Pendleton, de- ciding that the instrument was not her will and deferring the appointment of an administrator until tomorrow.
 Miss Pendleton lived for some time with her nephew, F. NJ. Johnson of Waterville, and died on July 23 of this year. The day before her death the defendants alIege. the old lady desired to make will and so informed her re- latives. She could not write so Mir Johnson's daughter wrote for her and at Miss Pendleton's dictation. She signed her mark, which was witnessed by three persons.
 The estate consists of property in New Jersey valued at $2.0OO and cash and bonds making a total of $4,OOO. When the will was presented for probate the plaintiffs, Myron c. Johnson of Norfolk and Mrs Gansal of Caanan, brother and sister of the deceased, objected to its going through the court of probate claiming that the deceased was a resi-, dent of Caanan, and that the will should be probated in that town, and also that the deceased was of unsound mind and unduly influenced. Judge Phelan de- cided that the deceased was a resident of Waterbury but would not accept the will.
 An appeal was taken from Judge Phelan's decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
AMERicA's RICHEST WIDOW
Sha Maintains a Irivate Chapel Costing
 seVentV Thousand Dollars,

Vine Maintains a Iriyate Chapel Costing
 Seventy Thousand Dollars,
 Never has there been such universal church-going in New York as during the present season. l saw lady in black step out of a handsome mourning carriage in front of St Thomas church, last Wednesday afternoon. and some one told me that it was Mrs. Moses Taylor who, with Mrs. w. H. Wander bilt shares the honor of being the rich est widow in America. She Is mem- ber of the Presbyterian church, but is subject to no bigotries and finds pleas ure in occasional attendance upon ser vices in Episcopal churches. Church. going is one of her fayarite pursuits at all times, and down at Long Branch she has private chapel and chaplain of her own, who ministers to her spiritual needs during her her S7O, 900. is attended by quite large congregation of the local Pres byterians and is the ccnter through which she distributes her many heautt- full and lavish charities. It was great surprise to her, upon her husbands death, to find herself so rich woman, for he never talked to her about his business, and though she knew he was a wealthy man, she had formed no cal culation as to the amount he was worth; no one. inderd, not even his executors, had credited old Taylor with more than half a dozen millions at the most, and the surprise of the latter was great on the appointed day, when they and tho widow went to open the doors of the particularly-solid vault which the old man had built into the wall of his office
 The innermost com mpartment was largo enough to hold certificates of stock and and the like securities without folding There was great stack of these papers lying neatly on top of each other, un> wrinkled and increased. They repre- Sented Tay lor'S investments in railroads, banks and insurance companies, deeds of real estate and every sort of sound hnaneial venture. Fhe widow did not comprehend tue full meaning of this great pile of documents, but the execu- tors looked at each other with pleased significance. and set about making an inventory. jotting down figures on the back of card, and announcing in awed tones to the widow, when this pleasing task was done, that she vas the sole possessor of fortune amounting to $40, 900, 900. She bore it with that tmeek k and gentle resignation of which even the worst of us would be capable under similar circumstances, and many un- tortunates have since had reason to be grateful that this great sum fell into such discreet and charitable hands. Mrs. Yanderb;lt is alto faithful church-goer. having pews in several diff ferent churches, one of her favorite places of wor p being old Trinity Brooklyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
A Pretty Italian rhrasa.

The Italians have a pretty phrase to express that fine kind of tact which is independent of education. They call it the intellect of love;" and they have crystalized in those four words one of the most ethereal, but also one of the most potent characteristics of human nature. Not the most liberal education gives this intellect of love where the materials have been denied by nature; not the most restricted range of knowl- edge destroys 1t whore it is there by the constitution of things. People who have this intellect of love arc as slow to take offense as to give it They have mono of tho prickly heat of tempera- ment which flushes out into a moral eruption at the least contrariety of cir cumstances. They make allowances for wealth, health, disappointments. annoyances, misunderstanding, and they give the benefit of the doubt on the charitable side, whenever it is possible to frame doubt at all. They never quarrel Even if things go badly, as by reason of malice and misrepresentation as they do sometimes with the best in the world, they suffer quietly, and do not make bad worse.-St Louis Globe Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
West Point Candidates.

Thirteen candidates appeared yester- day in the United States court room at New Haven, where the examination of candidates in the Second congressional district for admission to West Point is being held. The candidates are from all parts of tine state, and four of them are graduates O. military schools. From the thirteen candidates one will be se- lected for admission to the military in- stitution, and one alternate who will not be admitted unless the chosen candi- date is rejected. The examining board is compo ed of Judge D. J. Lindsley of Middletown, and Dr c. Purdy Lindsley and Principal Joseph k. French of New Haven. Yesterday was devoted to phy- sical examination and to-day the educa- tional examination will be carried on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
TAPPED THE WIRES.
An Attempt tO R ,' the BoOkmREers at
 aratoEA Erustratssa.

AM AbkGnpb to AA " N0S ~S
 aratoEa ErustratssI.
 SARATOGA, N. Y., Aug. 2t.-An at- tempt to tap tine wires to the race track and rob the bookmakers was frustrated by the vigilance of Western Union Lineman Bruse. Just before betting on the Brighton Beach races & ''cross" was felt for a moment between two of the wires and upon testing it was located between the main office here and the race track.
 The lineman followed the wires and soon found that the trouble was caused by a connection having been made from the hayloft of a barn in the rear of George street. He summoned an officer and the two men entered the barn but not in time to catch the tapsters, who saw them coming and made their es- cape.
 Four sets of telegraph instruments and 30 cells of battery were found in the loft, and everything was in readi- ness to manipulate the returns from Guttenburs and Brighton Beach. It IS thought th> men had confederates on that track who were to heavily back the horses that they would falsely re- port as winners.
 But for the bungling job of making the wrong connections the scheme would doubtless have been successful
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Michael Farley Killed Ht Clayton On
 tho New England Road.

Michael Farley, who works in the bv a freight train on the New England road about o'clock yesterday after noon. He went to New Britain in the morning and appears to have become in toxicated. He started to walk back tG Clayton along the track, but lay down beside the rails before reaching there. Just before the freight train reached the spot. he was seen to crawl upon the track, and was struck and horribly mangled before the train could be stopped He was brought to Hartford and taken to the morgue, where he was identified later.
 The Boston X New York limited ex- press, which passes through Manches- ter at 2:55, struck two valuable cows, supposed to belong to John Wall, about a quarter of a mile west of the Talcot- vile station yesterday afternoon. The cows were on the track near what is called the ''cut, which is near curve in the road. The engineer did not see them until too late to stop. After the cows had been hit the train stopped, aud the train hands went back and found the animals dead. They had been thrown about fifty feet.
 Louis Weller, a new Britain plumber, narrowly escaped suffocation by gas yesterday while working in trench on Main street near the railroad depot. There was leak in the pipe and the founda- tion of the place caused a collection of gas which prostrated him. He was found unconscious and taken out in time to escape more serious consequence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
SENSATION IN DANBURY.
A We'll Known Physician Arreste
 on a Charge of Murder.

A We'll Known Physician Arrested
 on a Charge of Murder.
 DANBURY, August 21.-A sensation was created here yesterday afternoon by the arrest of Dr George C. Richards, upon the order of Coroner Doten. Dr Richards is one of the best known physi- cians in Danbury, and has practiced ex- tensively hereabouts for twenty years past. He is charged with murder in causing the death of Mrs Daniel Leach, who died of abortion last Tuesday. AL though nothing of importance was dis covered at the inquest, detectives have been at work upon the case since and the coroner has found sufficient evidence to warrant Richards arrest. Richards says that he never saw the woman, and de- clares that his arrest was caused by jealous rivals who are trying to ruin him. He was released last night upon $6, 900 bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
SIDEWALKS AND STREETS. Matters Acted Upon By the Road
 Ronrd Inst Might.

At special meeting of the board of road commissioners last night hearings were given to property owners interest ed in the proposed building line on Bishop street, the laying out of Lawrence street, the proposed build ing line on kingsbury street, and the change of grade of Farm street. It was voted to have the members of the board visit the streets before taking action.
 Michael Brennan asked to have Fifth street opened. The land which has been laid out for street is at present blocked in several places by barn. one or two pig pens and several outhouses. MT Brennon thought as he had paid his as sessment and cleared the way on his property other property owners ought to be compelled to:do the same. Theboard agreed to go down to the street on next week Wednesday and look at it.
 Sheriff Mcdonald was instructed to notify property owners on number of streets to repair their sidewalks before September 20.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
FouRrH pAY IN CAMp.

The ssDemocratss,s Birds Come From
 Mantle in Less Than an Hour.
 The DEMOCRATS homing pigeons flew from Mantle today for the first time, making the distance of forty-five miles in little less than an hour. The birds belong to Emil Floerring of 61 Bishop street and through a misunderstanding did one days work this week for an es- teemed contemporary whose selfish en- deavor to corner the market failed. The pigeons were liberated by our represen- tative at Mantle at o'clock to-day and in less than an hour were at their cote on Bishop street. Tomorrow two other of the feathered beauties will carry the news.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
FRENCH CANADIAN CArHoLIC
The NeXtsAnnual Conseatipp to Re
 Held in This City.

The NextsAnnual Con<entio4 to Be
 Held in This City.
 The second days session of the St Jean Baptiste convention at Danielson- vile, resumed the discussion of educa- tion, voting after debate to appoint a committee of three from each Catholic parish to visit parochial schools and have an oversight of them, The project of q mutual insurance society for this state was then taken up and society formed, electing the following officers: Presir dent, David Dolbec of Meriden vice president, Dr O. Larnes secretary, 4. P. Farrean; treasurer, A. D. David ]; trustees, F. A. Leclaire, l.. P. Lamoreux A. l.. Heuneut. Fhe question regarding French papers was taken up and all were urged to support these papeEs,
 It was voted to hold the next conven- tion in Waterbury in 1891. The follow ing are officers for ensuing year U. B. Vallee of Waterbury, president; S. s. Eapointe of Waterbury, Wilfred L'Huereux of Meriden. vice presidents |; Dr Arthur O. Baribau of New Haven, secretary; Edward Lemry of Bridge port, assistant secretary D. A. Dol6eo of Meriden. treasurer Alexis Canmet of Bridgeport, assistant treasurer. The convention then adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
Yacht on tho Rrenkwnter.

During the heavy blow Tuesday night the sloop yacht Annie, with a party of New Workers on board, event ashore on the breakwater at the mouth of this har- Dor. A heavy sea was running and the yacht pounded badly, and the men were time, when their cries wereaheard by
 Captain Thompson, the lighthouse keep or, who launched boat and managed
 to rescue the party although one of them was unconscious when taken off. Their snames could not be learned. ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
LOCAL LIN ES.

We are with you with the finest line oi Watches that can be found anywhere ii the state, at LAKE STRosEL & Co.'S. The best groceries, nice fruit, sound and luscious watermeloLs, promp and politt attention, and lots of other good things ai LRDD's grocery, South Main street. Down went McGinty to the bottom of tn,
 sea,
 He probably got wet,
 But you can safely bet,
 He want bit more cool
 Than those who make rule
 To get glass or more,
 At Bossidy's Drug Store.
 Of nectar fit for king or queen, From tile fountain cool and clean, nn q M S Npnsr 19r Ranh CA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
INHALED A NEGRO.
A Dangerous Crook Instantly Killed by
 Emrm Hand.

A Dangerous Crook Instantly Killed by
 Fmrm Hand.
 PrTTsBURe, Pa., Aug. 21.-A special from Akron, O., says; In Talmsgo Township, six miles from this place. a farmers children playing in the barn observed pile of hay moving. They called farm hand to kill supposed skunk under the hay. The hired man thrust & pitchfork into the hay and impaled a negro. One of the tines en- tered the negrc's eye and reached his brain with fatal effect. &a
 The negro was identified as. John Williams, we'll known to the police of all large cities as one of the most dan gerous crooks in the country. Williams had killed two men and had served three terms in the Ohio penitentiary, from which he recently escaped after serving over 15 years. Upon him was found loaded revolver, burglar tool 8 and valuables recently stolen from residences in the neighborhood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
Five Lives IaSt.

WATERFOWL, N. Y., August ei.-Fire was discovered in the new hotel at the Thousand Islands park, on the St Law renee river, about ? o'clock this morning. The hotel and twenty five cottages were burned causing a loss of more than $2OO, ,O00. Five people while escaping from the island in a boat were drowned. The guests at the hotel lost all their personal effects,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
Harlow Brothers, Minstrels.

BaFioW BrOtherss Mln8troIs.
 The Barlow brothers make splendid team and their support was first class throughout. Fine singing, good danc- ing, and real new jokes, not stale chest nuts, together with some wonderful juggling, tumbling, musical specialties, and side splitting farces and plantation scenes, cons tituted the rich bill of fare. A splendid band accompanied the Bar low brothers. Advocate. At the opera house this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS. ENr Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, Hodges 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. sWaterbury Athletic club. ttTunxis tribe, I. o. K. NJ.
 Waterbury Temperance Reform club. Albion Cricket club.
 Mad River grange.
 Friendship lodge, Sons of Herman. Harmony lodge, F. X A. NJ.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-21

BEING COMPELLED TO CLOSE UP THEIR STORE TO-DAY ON ACCOUNT OF REPAIRS, WILL OPEN ON WEDNESDAY MORN. ING ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THEIR BUILDING. ENTRANCE
 3G BANK STREET.