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, 1890-02-27

The strange Residence OF an Ex-
ninrer nj (hne Colony.


| have been leading u strange, bu /
far from dlsagrecablc life. | have
been eXplonngand surveyingg large
district between Old Calabar and he
Cameron. To do the water part OF
the journey hired at Old Cdlabar
u large native canoe, with house
in II, an arrangement family resem-
bling the house-boat on the Thames.
AT one end of AZ IL large box OF
sand. On this my cooking fire is
madc. A fire. in fact, Is kept burn
ing day and night, so that with q
few minutes notice | can have a
cup of tea or cocoa.
I'm the house, which has two small
windows and two sliding doors and
a thatched roof, there is just room
for my led, oressing-bng, table,
chair and canteen. The canteen Is
wicker-worl box, with knives,
forks, plates, etc. There are also
shelves and hooks in the house, by
which II lot Of things axe slowed
away In surprisingly small space.
Outside the house, In the forward
part of the canoe, ls u clear space
with u level floor and small seats,
around, sheltered by an extension
of the matched roof. Here, In day
time, put my table and sit, either
eating my meals or making my sur
vey, as the canoe glides along, pro-
PEELED by eighteen peddlers. This il
really most pleasant, writes Ill. III
Johnstone, the celebrated explorer
from Cape Colony. The motion OF
the conoe Il so smooth that 1 can
write or draw unshaken, and when
my table IL laid with white cloth
napkin and bright silver, it at once
provokes an appetite.
, 1890-02-27

Mr.. Nibbs-0, Miss Snoozer, |
love you devotediy, truly, h,stingiy!
, 1890-02-27

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,hs hoNcesi " orucreu thht J' N, ASH
Gy hc appointed surveyor, and George
Iiurh anu - M Dawson as viewer;
J. uey m meet nt INC hog'hhlng OF sald
!uhu on - uay ol - ahu pToceeu
WnieW.
- MVNluhun hohu lherc being pet-
upi lIcseh,eu asklhg ior the location OF
sam r9eu. uhd inc same being accom-
phhleu ny proper BOND ana atldhNit rs
W. ppsuig h9tce, u u ordered thht " N,
q snicy De uIpolmtei surveyor hnd sllns
balksoh anu j; u. hletoali viewers they.
W "'evt AZ lhc beginning ol sh9 ront on
p-usy OF anu proceed 70 Wow
bo4li 40 burned IN y A. NJ Wednes-
u"y' reprVary o. isD1' ,,-,-
, W. H. MAHEhS, ohalrman.
Auc'I ". ~ 81 H. AUDITOR ana
N'erk OF nc 1ou'u' .,,,, r
by H. Z, Ia NpE' Deputy
poo,Ir,o, Loi,rn.,,.k tsen o,aA NJ
4 members present except Mr. Iozier;
Minutes OF previous meeting read anu
approved.
Ordered that the treasurer be instructed
TO correct the rolls as to the poll tax Of
o. "A. Dale TO the amount OF |oi', 1t ap-
rearlns TO the board that the same was
an error III copying detat! list upuh tue
general roll. Adjourned till J., VI.
Ordcred that Ihoodofe sehneider DC
refunded 81 poll tax ON accounted over
age.
Ordered that special tax assessed
against L. q. williamson (persunaD Oc
rfunoed, the same being IN district 6l,
Philico Koad--1nerc being petition
presented asking for location of said
Dy proper BOND ana affidavit as TO post
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h,,snley Mne nnppo'ntei sufyey9r, aha
iarlok slCpoWeIl anu a, d lhtTls avs
viewers, They to meet at he beginning
ul "li roau oh---day oI--ahu pro
coed TO view. -,.,--,
poatu proceeueu 10 Scl''eup lthra.dl wlth road
SultNlsWs' hnJourhtd VA lhutsuHSi
fcDrnary lsSo nt \: VI,
, w H. MAGIhS' CHAIRMAN.
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again took mo the busines OF settIoinr
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name, from which t5 selret tha nptit
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NJ. ID SMITH. Auditor and Cle,I;. by
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
A Grippe Victims Suicide.

SoUTHINGToN, October 3.-Leonard Norton, aged 55, committed suicide by hanging himself in his barn, at an early hour this morning. Norton arose at daybreak and went out to do some chores. At breakfast time he was called by his daughter but receiving no reply she went to the barn aud found the dead body of her father hanging from a rafter. Norton was a sufferer from the grippe last winter and since that time he has been mentally unsound. The medical examiner was notified and rem dered verdict in accordance with the facts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
POLICE COURT.
Dan CuIlum Returned to Jail Alter
 . Vacation of Two Days.

Dan CuIlum Returned to Jail Alter
 . Vacation of Two Days.
 Daniel Cullum went into Peter Kelley's livery stable yesterday and talk ing two surcingles placed them under his coat and was making his escape when the proprietor discovered him. Walter Foley, who is employed in the stables, gave chase, captured Cullum and held him until an officer arrived. Cullum has only been out of jail two days and this morning he was sent back to serve out $7 and costs and 30 days.
 James Canavan was charged with non-support of family. He said he had only been out of the town house two weeks, his fine being paid by his brother. He promised to pay back the fine at the first opportunity and was so doing when he was arrested for non- support. He told such a straight-for- ward story that Judge Bradstreet ad- journed his case for 30 days.
 A young man named Leduc, an all hot vender, entered Benedict G Burn hams yard yesterday, presumably to look for work. Gatetender Johnson ordered him out. He refused to go and two of the employees ejected him. Leduc then picked up a stone from the gutter and threw it through the window, strik- ing Mir Johnson and cutting bad gash in his forehead. Leduc was arrested. This morning he swore that he was kicked and beaten by two men and then thrown out into the street and that for satisfaction he threw the stone. He was fined $10 and costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03

1 -'Uan you uo any rnlng with my ac- count to-day, sir2" asked a collector. "T'd like to pay it." replied Gazzam, "but the fact is haven't any gold coin, and the doctors declare that the notes carry the microbes about. One can't be too careful, you know, and under the circumstances I wouldn't pay you with notes for all the world"
 The average velocity of the Gulf Stream is about three miles, yet there are places where it attains a speed of f1fty-four miles. per hour. Through the Yucatan Channel, the current is only about one-fourth of mile per hour. In the Straits of Bemini, however, it has a breadth of fifty miles, a depth of about 5000 feet, and velocity of between four and five miles.
 p. Thompson, of Pine Canyon, Cal, cut a bee tree, and in taking out the honey he found several hawks eggs in- IoOTporated in different layers of comb The comb had been built around the eggs ihIsucb a aomanner as to leave them @ Ehes sJceF@EA Evidently Sthers had been ,aceoHfsst as, ,tos the right; of posses sion between bird and insect, and the latter had settled tho case without re- course to the courts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE AGAIN,
Edward Hogan's Second Attempt tS
 End His Life.

EuwArO hOKAn'B second Attempt
 End His Life.
 Edward Hogan of this city, who at- tempted suicide by cutting his throat, in the New Haven jail Monday night, made a second attempt to end his life yesterday.
 Since Tuesday two men have been on the watch in the corridor in front of Hogan's cell, one being on duty at night and the other during the day. Hogan repeatedly told them that he knew he was going to die, that he could not live, and he frequently attempted to tear the bandages from his throat.
 At 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning the man on watch over Hogan, who was to be relieved, left his charge and went to the end of the tier, distance of per haps 15 feet. He was away not more than five minutes, but in that time Hogan slipped from his cell into the adjoining one, seized a small case-knife lying on a shelf, and, rushing back to his own quarters again, attempted to commit suicide. He drew the knife across his throat, but the weapon, being dull, made only a slight gash. Before he could use it again the knife was taken from him. Seeing that this effort to end his existence was not successful Hogan again attempted to tear open the stitches in the wound made last Mon- day, but was prevented. The officials at the jail believe he is insane
 During the afternoon yesterday, by orders of the attending physician, Hogan was taken into the yard for a little exercise. He behaved perfectly until it came time to return him Go his cell, when he rebelled and refused to gos Persuasion was tried without avail and then force was used, and Hogan to de- feat the object of his keepers, flung him. self upon the ground and for a time succeeded in thwarting their designs. He was finally overpowered and carried bodily to his apartment. Last night he was tractible enough, but it was deemed advisable to put man in his cell to pre- vent any further attempts he might make on his life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
CoNrMUNICArIoN.
To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:

To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 Dear sir Through your columns would like to call the attention of the public to an act of injustice I am sus- taining by the layout of the passway that is to serve as an outlet from Burn ham street to Bank, instead of the pres ent Riverside street. Said passway is only thirty-three feet wide and the road commissioners want to take my prop erty fronting on Bank street, making the outlet S2 feet and 9 inches. want my property, or if they want the street to run through it, I am satisfied to take an equal frontage next to Mir Guilfoile's, where the present old street runs. If they wont do that will sell it for S200 a front foot, but would prefer to keep it myself. I cannot see why they want such a wide outlet for a B foot street. They are talking about bringing it be- fore Judge Andrews, and as am poor workingman, and cannot afford to re- tain high-priced council l may be forced to give it up against my will. I hope the judge will show me more justice than the road commissioners.
 JOHN SHANNAHAN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
ACCIDENT ON THE NEW ENGLAND
Brakeman Sullivan Caught Between
 Two Cars.

Lewis Sullivan, a brakeman, while coupling cars on Conductor Spencer's freight train at Sandy Hook, on the New York & New England road last evening, had his left forearm badly smashed. Sullivan was endeavoring to place the link in position when his arm was caught between the buffers. The crushed and bleeding member was bound up and put in splints and tourn- iquet was placed about his arm above the elbow to stop the flow of blood. The trainmen telegraphed to Hartford for an ambulance and the man was brought through here on the 8 o'clock train. He was taken to the Hartford hospital and it was found that both bones were badly crushed, but it was said that the member would not have to be ampu- tated. Sullivan was able to walk from the cars to the lower platform, where the ambulance was waiting, although he had lost a great deal of blood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
TIMELY TOPICS.

With every pound of tea or coffee you can get a flower pot at Phelan's tea store.
 J. B Mullings is having a fast run on hats. He keeps the correct styles and at reasonable prices.
 Capes are sure to advance in price. Those who buy from Hawley within the next week will save money.
 Three good painters are wanted by James Smith of Baldwin street.
 T. F. Judson is offering four button kid gloves, usually sold at S1.25, for 75 cents.
 Connor Bros will open a meat market this evening on the corner of Pleasant and Ridge streets.
 4 first class dressmaker wanted by Miss Kate Quigley, Holohans block.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
LOCAL LINES,

Among the many useful and handsome presents given away at PHELAN's Tea store are some flower pots, one with every lb of Tea or with 3 lbs of Cream Java.
 If you want to get the best groceries call at 66 South Main street, where you will find the veteran grocer W. N. LADD, from sunrise to sunset, and the smiling Johnnie Oweps ct all hours ready to wait on you in style,
 We have some Wall Cases to sell at yopr own price. LAKE, STRoBEL & Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
AMuaEMENrs.
sszozo The Magic Queen.',


 After an absence of two years stZozo" evening for one performance, and if the advance heralding is to be believed the audience will witness pleasant perfor- nance of this time honored spectacle which for thirteen years past has been constantly before the public. The com pany that will be seen in 'tZozo' this season is confidently claimed to be the best seen in the piece for several years past and includes a number of pretty girls. Miss Ella Benda who will play the "Queen" is Q famous Baltimore beauty who attracted wide attention last season in the support of Lawrence Barrett. She is surrounded by young and vivacious girls who sing and dance and participate in many specialties. Miss Frankie Merrick is attracting much attention in the company as one of the most clever and attractive of the soubrette fraternity, while C.. E. Edwards who plays the leading comedy role is comedian of much popularity and is winning golden opinions every where.
 ssIvy Leaf.'
 This strong Irish play will be the at traction at the opera house Monday evening.
 At the Casino.
 The show at the casino still continues to draw large crowds. The usual Sat urday matinee for ladies and children will be held tomorrow, at which the great pantomime, the'' ''Frolics of Ko Ko'' will be presented, the same as is given each evening. Don't fail to bring the little ones and let them laugh. Prices usual, 10 cents,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
DiphtherIa Prevalent.

Numerous cases of diphtheria have appeared in Meriden and Bridgeport. In the latter city Health Officer Fitzgibbons has found that the disease, which is con- fined to the north end of the city, is the direct result of drinking water from a we'll into which polluted water had drained. Mir FItzgibbons has forbidden the use of this water and taken other precautions against the disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
FINED $40 AND COSTS.
Capture of Game Law violator
 Near Ellington.

Capture of Game Law Violator
 Near Ellington.
 ROCKVILLE, October 3.-Officials of the Connecticut association for the pro- tection of game and fish becoming con- vinced that the laws were being violated in this vicinity on Tuesday sent de- tectives to Ellington to make an investigation. A number of traps were found, in one of which was partridge. The detectives concealed themselves near this trap and after long wait cap tured a man who came to take the bird. He gave his name as c. w. Richardson of Square Pond. On the way to Ellington Richardson broke away from the detectives but was cap tured after a run of over a mile. Yes terday afternoon he was tried before Justice Leonard of Ellington. A fine of $40 and costs was imposed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
wELcoME HoME.
Reception to Dr McDonaId By court
 Shields.

Reception to Dr McDonaId By court
 Shields.
 4 reception was rendered to Dr E. w. Mcdonald by Court Shields, A. O. F. of A, last night, in Dougherty's hall. Chief Ranger James H. Madden made a speech of welcome to which pr Mo Donald responded and spoke of his trip abroad and the many pleasant and one unpleasant incident connected with it. He thanked the members for their re- ception and said he hoped to be mem- Der of Court Shields for many years.
 Rev Father Mulcahy was next called upon and made pleasant address in which he complimented the doctor and the court and administered few pleasant "hits," that put everybody in good humor.
 Chief Ranger Madden on behalf of Court Shields then presented to the doc tor d handsome black ebony gold-headed cane, inscribed: "Presented by Court Shields, A. O. F. of A., to E. w. Mo- Donald, Oct. 2, 1S90," also a costly meerschaum pipe and cigar holder. The doctor then acknowledged the presenta- tion in few words, in which he again thanked the members for the honor con- ferred upon him.
 After the exercises had been con- cluded another reception was tendered tu Dr Mcdonald at his residence. There were present the Rev Fathers Mulcahy, Walsh, O'Donnell and Flemming, Doctors O'Hara and Delaney, J. G. Mo Donald of Denver, John O'Neil, Thomas Conlon, J. w. Gaffney, John Rayn, Patrick Holohan, Mortimer Heffernan, M. Mulcahy, Bernard Fitzpatrick, J. NJ. Jackson, B. and P. J. Bossidy, William Duncan, William Milton, ID. T. Hart, Charles O'Connor and NJ. J. Nelligan. A costly clock with tower and cathedral chimes was presented to the doctor by this assemblage of his friends. The clock stands about three feet high and is beautiful piece of workmanship.
 After the good things had been dis posed of speeches were made by all present, Father Mulcahy acting as toast master. It was after midnight when the pleasant party dispersed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
WATERBURY, Conn. September 25, 1s90 Imperial and Royal AustrO- Hungarian Consulate

The Imperial and Royal Austro- Hungarian Consulate hereby certiies that the Royal Hungarian Government Wine Cellars at Budapest (Hungary) were established by the Hungarian Government and placed under the di- rect control of the ngarian Ministry for .Agri: these government wine cellars is to supply the worlds markets with the best wines produced in Hungary, free from adulteration. MIR T. H. HAYES of Waterbury, Conn. .s has by the Royerp7 ment's general agents f9E forth sA9ettfa,s been sale of these wines, Aihich ara &ottled in Buda
 pest, under the supervision of the Hungarian governmrnt, and bear the label of the Royal of each bottle! ~7 iBELifNHREd q nSlDFGq hIFT Imperial and Hoyal U6nsulBf AdStfiSa Hungary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
A Muscular School Teacher.

Fairfield has a sensation. The teacher of the village school is Miss Annie Abbott. who applied the raw-hide to one or two unruly pupils to such an extent that their parents caused the school visitors to investigate. A ma jority ot the visitors voted to censure Miss Abbott and requested her to ask her pupils pardon. She refused and, rallying her friends, succeeded in pre- venting the renominations of two of the visitors whose official terms expire Mon day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
THIs BURGLAR WAS SUCCESSFUL
He Scoops $35O, Scares a Woman
 Half to Death and Disappears.

He scoops $35O, Scares a Woman
 Half to Death and Disappears.
 Mrs Antonido, who lives at Silver street, New Haven, was awakened about n quarter past twelve o'clock this mOrn- ing by feeling some ones hand between the two bed ticks. She screamed and a man stood upright beside her bed and said "If you don't shut up I'll cut your throat" Mrs Antonido screamed again, nevertheless, and immediately the fellow darted to the window and sprang out to the ground about eight feet below. Mrs Antonido awoke her husband who was sleeping down stairs in the base ment. Antonido upon investigation found that $350 which had been placed in his coat pocket had been stolen. Officer Rice was notified of the burglary and he sent for more men. A thorough search was made but no clue to the thief was obtained but the police are in- clined to think that the burglary was committed by, some ne one az sSsquainted with the Rfemlsessla teaL rLS IttneI nI rIls. lt.1a,l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
uvhronhohin In Now RrItaIn.

NEW BRITAIN, October 3.-Arthur Holmes, a 10 year old boy, was bitten in the arm by dog several weeks ago. The wound healed and nothing more was thought of the matter. A few days ago the boys arm became swollen. Physicians were called but could afford him no relief, and last night the lad died in terrible agony, with all the symptoms of hydrophobia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
Drank Toothache Drops.

A child of John Hurley of Walling- ford found bottle on the table contain ing an antidote for toothache, com posed of carbolic acid, oil of cloves and morphine, and swallowed a portion of the poison. Dr McGuaghy used the stomach pump, and it is possible that the child may recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
Saved From a Terrible Death.

Superintendent Claugh of the Win chester armory, New Haven, saw a drunken man lying across the track in the rear of the armory yesterday after noon. He sent two men out and they had the man on his feet and out of dan ger just as the 4:15 train dashed by.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
DISTRICT COURT CASES.
The New England Road Whlstling
 Cases On Trial.

The case of Egan vs Hunihan, an action of foreclosure, was heard before Judge Bradstreet this. morning. De- cision was feserved. < ''Iht"l 8AGu |Ul
 The case of the Town of Waterbury vs the New York & New England Railroad company, came up before Judge Brad street this morning. The counts alleg- ing the whistiing of trains on the New England road within the town limits, were read by Attorney Burpee. Attor- ney Robbins, who appeared for the rail- road, entered plea of abatement, and the arguments are now being made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
FIRE AT CANYONS STATION.
Much Damage Caused By Incen-
 diaries Last Night.

SOUTH NoRwALK, October 3.-About 12:30 o'clock last night fire was dis. covered in the building occupied by w M. Renard as a grocery store, at Can. non's station, on the line of the Housa. tonic road. The postoffice was also in the building. There being no fire de. partment the house was burned to the ground. The flames spread to the wait. ing room and freight house of the Housatonic road and this also was de. stroyed. Most of the freight was saved by the employees. None of the buildings were insured and the loss will be quite heavy. The fire was undoubtedly of in. cendiary origin. Six weeks ago Nil Remarks barn was burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
KtaiefI. ByrIAccItielnE,1'

Mrs Deyens, for Miss ! snnlee nlee .stcff ltcf Crum of East Berlin, was accidentally and fatally shot Satm day in Des Moines, Iowa, by her brother-in-law. Her body has been brought to East Berlin for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03
&Co.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, We shall put on Our Hosiery Counter the Greatest Bar
 gains ever offered in this city.

We secured of of the largest importers in this country
 1r tu line of samples comprising thousand pairs but only 1eW Pars o any styeand of many only pairs We purchased these immense discount from the regular price, and sell you at less than the cost of manufacture. ~ O'
 The lot includes all grades of Hose in Ladies' Mems and Childrens in both black and colored
 Some elegant Lse Thread and Silk Hose both black and colored, and all grades of Cashmere and Fleeced.
 In Childrens Hose every quality of black in Cotton and Cashmere Some lse and few Spun Silk both in ribbed and plain ~
 lndentlemens Hose you will find better values than have ever been shown in this city.
 These goods are stainless and will crock fade or rn greatest sale of Hosiery inarated m our city, and whether want any will pav vou look ahead and anticipate your wnt for are values seldom offered. ~
 t Sale Tuesday morning, and to continue until closed out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-03

This strong Irish play will be the at traction at the opera house Monday evening.