Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-31
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price received Tor the amman ID not an
nounced, but am informed, it was the
munificent sum Of ninety dollars. The
horse cost something like $3.50 and he
has never been of service to the depart
ment. I take the liberty of suggesting
that instead of purchasing one large
horse for the Phoenix company, two
smaller animals would render better
service and the price would be but little
more than the cost of one.
There were 40 failures in the United
States reported to Bradstreet's during
the week, against 1856 in the preceding
week, and 1876, 1873, 10 and 159 in the
corresponding weeks of 1889, 1888, 1887
and 1886 respectively. The total num-
Der Of failures in the United States, jan
uary 1 to date, is 4,767, against 5,044 in
1889.
Mayor Baldwin will win for himself
the everlasting gratitude of the people
of the Brooklyn district if he will take
measures to have those sidewalks laid
on Durham street. This week, the
water where it lodged along the street
has become stagnant and so foul that
passers by were inclined to hold their
noses. 1t is some ones duty to see that
this matter is attended to at once. 1t is
should certainly have it attended to.
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1t was study to watch the faces Of
the victims of the roulette wheel at the
driving park during the past three days.
Among the players were clerks, saloon
keepers and sports All were possess
ed of one common idea-to win some of
their neighbours money. The operator
was the least excited man in the crowd
and he had reason to be, for he was
playing winning hand and knew it.
The odds against player in the wheel
game make it almost impossible for him
to win, and yet men become fascinated
and gamble their last cent in the vain
hope of winning. More than one Wa
terbury sport is short in his cash account
to the extent Of from SIS to $50 to-day.
The arrest of Danny Corr, the slayer
of Tom Peters, within four hours after
the death of his victim, is another DEM
onstration of the efficiency of the local
police force. Officers Dodds and Blake
ley in particular are deserving of praise.
The former had been watching the
movements of Corr. for weeks and when
the doctors announced that Peters was
dying Officer Blakeley was dispatched
to Brockton, where Corr was known to
was made, without exciting the suspi-
cion of the prisoner, who did not recog-
nize the Waterbury officer until lodged
in the Brockton station house, shows that
Officer Blakeley, although one of the
youngest policeman on the force, is per-
fectly trustworthy.
A Waterbury man who spent last
Sunday in New York city formed the &C
quainta nee of Mr. Coletti, one Of the trio
of artists who delighted the audience at
City hall last evening, in an original way.
Mr. Coletti sings in st Leo's church.
The Waterburian wished to hear him
| and being something of stranger in
the metropolis, inquired of a pleasant
faced gentleman whom he overlook on
the street, the way to st Leo's church.
Il am going there myself, said the
stranger, and if you will walk with me
l will be pleased to direct you" The
| Waterbury man joined the other and
casually remarked that he wished to
hear Mr. Coletti and Madame Salvotti
sing which was the principal reason of
his going to st Leo's. The stranger
smiled, learned on inquiry that the
admirer of Coletti was from Waterbury,
and then introduced himself. for he was
none other than the great singer. The
Waterbury man was more than pleased,
and. it is needless to say, passed pleas
ant Sunday.
Another chapter in Ed Writings
career was aired this morning before
Justice Griggs. Charles Messer had
garnisheed the Southington Medicine
company and attached 1.-THE rent Of the
rink some weeks since, to recover for
money due him by Whiting, and the
hearing on the bill which Messer claimed
Whiting owed him was set down for
this morning, Attorney Pierce appeared
for Whiting and R. A. Lowe for Messer.
Judge Cowell and reporter were sum-
moned as witnesses to impeach Whiting.
The following was Judge Cowelfs scath-
ing testimony. When asked what Whit
INCORPORATION was by the speech of
people as to truth and veracity and
whether it was above or below par.
at the foot of the ladder. He is a
swindler, beat and a liar. He is a
cunning rascal. The trial had to be ad-
journed to allow Whiting to secure a
book in which he said he kept his &C
counts but which was now in Philadel-
phia Whiting is gradually being drawn
into the meshes of net which will
some day close around him with serious
effect. The case will be continued Tues
day, June 10.
Miss Francesca Redding and Fl. J.
Smith, the clever young artists who
were ssea here for the first time this
week, will give their last entertainment
at the opera house this evening, When
it is taken into consideration that every
member of the company, with the ex-
caption of Mr. Lee, who has been here
with Mora and Ullie Akerstrom, is q
stranger to Waterbury, the reception
the company received was 4attering, and
next season when they return they will
be sure of crowded houses. Miss ReddinK
is singer of more than ordinary ability
and is lady on and off the stage. Mr.
Smith, the manager and leading man is
a pleasant gentleman and has made
many warm personal friends during his
stay here.