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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
ODDS AND ENDS.

One man in Robbinston, Me, has 5000
little chickens with quarters In 800 barrels.
People 20 miles to see the sight
The Italians make a holiday Of the 2lst
pf September the anniversary Of the en-.
trance of the Italian army into Rome.
Chris L. Magee has given $4,000 toward
the erection of a home for uewsboys, boot
blacks and messenger boys in Pittsburg.
The total coal output of France in 1889
was "A, 5ss. $50 tons, an increase of nearly
100000 tons relatively to 1888.
A Paw Paw man worth 100000 carried
water for a circus and thus got inside the
tent free.
1t was Emerson who said, Glitch your
wagon to n star but unfortunately the
great Yankee philosopher neglected to tell
us how
1t is estimated that the number of pas
sengers carried by all the railroads in the
world averages 6j00,000 a day
Berlin has stenographer with an unique
speciality He attends all funerals Of
prominent persons, and takes down YER
batim the addresses of the officiating
clergymen. Then he prepares highly orna-
mented copies of the addresses and sells
them to the friends of the eulogized dead
His business is 80 good that he has taken
one assistant and has advertised for
another.
There has Just been finished and placed
in the cathedral of Charkov, Russia, u clock
of solid silver, weighing 600 pounds. 1t is
in memory OF the cars escape from death
in the railroad accident at Borlki and is 50
arranged that upon oct. Il, in each year
the anniversary of that event--it will ring
peal Of bells.
The droshky drivers of Kursk have in.
vented a new kind Of strike; they will
not carry passenger through street that
is not paved. As most of the streets Of
that town are not paved, the public is in
trouble, especially on rainy days, when the
mire is knee deep. The droshly driver
will take them only as far as the pavement
goes and then let them wade through the
mre.
Many parents are apt to consider their
daughters worth their weight in gold, but
a Scotch gentleman estimated his two
daughters value at even a higher rate
than this, bequeathng to each her weight
in 81 notes. The elder seems to have been
simmer than her sister, for she got only
G5l 200, while the younger received e57, 344.
A 5-year-oid child in Vest Camel i, Of
the following dimensions; Height, feet;
weight, III pounds circumference of ao4o-
men, ~ inches. waist, 37il inches; chest,
81 inches; neck, IA inches; head, p inches;
thigh, p inches; calf, 10 : inches; arm, ~
inches; forearm, TO- inches lie is very
healthy eats all he can get. and i, fairly
intelligent. The parents are by no mt:us
corpulent, and their other children are of
ordinary size.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
FARM AND GARDEN.
INFORMATION OF PRACTICAL VALUE
TO RURAL READERS.
Importance of Pure Water for Country
and suburban Homes-Llto George
Goddes' Plan for Filtering Rain
Water Described.

At this season OF the year much i'm
pure water is used, causing a great deal
OF tho sickness which prevails in sum-
mer. Boiling the water before using it
modifies the danger. If used for tea OF
coffee the process is quite simple. If fol-
drinking water it may be boiled and kept
till wanted In cold apartment or ice
house in oorked bottles or jugs. When
there are mineral impurities that cannot
be removed by boiling the water it is
safest to use filtered rain water
The late George Geddes for more than
quarter of a century used filtered rain
water for all domestic purposes in his
family, and during that time there had
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

The Western Agriculturist has the
Glowing to say on horse breeding
Breed for special class of horses. Nc
AAlf way draft horse is large enough tc
ring the best prices, beside, We have
billions Of little. cheap scrubs and CHEAP
rotters that can be bought cheaper than
"ou can raise them. Iou can sell pain
If good draft horses and buy half a
'oz-n Of them, so we cannot afford tc
10 the heavy draft team to hack around
in. but a farmer who has fine team
# 500 or 500 pound grade draft horses
axes a commcndable pride in driving
hem to town occasionally and have the
leaders offer him 800 or 500 for them,
Then, too, they can haul a load that is a
oad and they can run a big sulkey
!ow just as deep as you want it. A
air of such mares is Il fortune to any
drmer to work and to raise more colts OF
ne same kind.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

An american IN a IonAhh i'TlS Store
One of the Americans in London told me
that he had this queer experience. lie
asked a druggist for draught OF iron and
quinine,
"Oh, we carn't give you that without a
prescription, YOU know" the man replied.
The American persisted, but the dru.,'
gist was irm.
"Well, can you give me an ounce Of tinct-
ure of iruu:'
"Yes, sir"
"And two two-grain quinine pill,:'
eyes, sir
"Wil you lend me a tumbler with lit
tie water in it?'
"Yes, sir
Having all these things the American
dropped dozen drops Of iron in the water
and tool, that and the pellets down with q
gulp, The druggist looked ON with keen
interest, and then said very Gravely;
DO you know call that very neat, 1t
is very neat indeed. - lian Ralph in
HaTper's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
NEW HIGHWAY.
The One Being Built Near Hough's
Mills ON the Waterbury Road.

The one Being Built Near HouGh's
Mills on the Waterbury Road.
When the Meriden, Waterbury &
Connecticut River railroad was built all
grade crossings were to be avoided, but
the crossing at Hough's mills for the old
road over the hill to Hanover on the
sonth sideof the railroad was allowed to
remain with the understanding that a
new highway should be built says the
Southington Phoenix. Owing to dis
agreements and various obstacles the
work has not been done. Last week the
work was commenced.
1t will begin on the main road near
Samuel Norton's and run across the
fields to Hough's Mills south of the rail
road and river, continuing around the
high bluff near Hough's mills about
seventy five feet above the river until it
strikes the main highway east of the
bridge crossing the river on the way to
Hanover.
This will give good road for Cheshire
people to Meriden without once crossing
the railroad, and the river only at the
bridge at Hanover. This highway Is
very necessary and will be a great con
venience. The land damage will bt
about 81, 900 and the cost about $4,000
The railroad company will bear the ex
pense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
POLITICAL PARAGRAPHS.
Lieutenant Colonel Lee VIII BE the
Republican Candidate For sheriff.

Lieutenant colonel Lee VIII BE the
Republican Candidate For sheriff.
Frank T. Lee, lieutenant colonel of
the Second regiment, will be nominated
for sheriff by the republicans at the
county convention which will be held in
New Haven next Wednesday. He is
the man whom the party managers
agreed upon at q conference at the Re-
publican league Thursday night.
County Commissioner Durham is out of
the race. He has been shelved by the
leaders of the party for reasons best
known to themselves. Colonel Lee will
accept the nomination.
John Maher has sent communication
to the democratic town committee de'
clining the nomination for school
visitor. He explains that having re-
ceived the nomination for member OF
the board of relief he is satisfied, and re-
quests that someone else be nominated
for school visitor. The committee nom
mated Arthur H. Tyrrell to fill the va
cancy caused by Mr. Makers resignation
Robert L. Fruin, who is visiting in
| Chicago, telegraphed to his brother, say
ing that he will not accept the nOmina'
ton for tax collector or any other Office.
The democratic congressional conven
ton will be held in McDOnOugh hal
Middletown, October 8.
The Jefftrsonian Democratic cluI
held q meeting last evening at which
addresses were made by c. c. CONNER
ford, Patrick Hayes and others. The
club received an invitation to attend an
indignation meeting to be held by
Second ward democrats next Monday
night at s O'Clock, at 100 Bishop street
A member of the club was asked to day
what was the cause of the indignation
meeting. He replied that there was
dissatisfaction over the result of the
town convention. Further than that he
professed to know nothing about it.
Democratic voters whose names have
been crossed from the registrars lists
owing to non-residence, but who were
absent from the town less than si1
months ARE requested to call Ramettfl
shoe store between and 10 o'clock any
evening before Wednesday. They car
vote at the October election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
TIMELY TOPICS.

Don't let your plants freeze. Call at
Frank E. Fenner's, ISL Bank street for
flower pots. Bargains in lamps for the
next few days.
Customers of the Waterbury One
Price Clothing company have a chance
of winning that Wheeler & Wilson sew
ing machine. They are showing very
large fall stock.
Ironers and starchers are wanted at
the American steam laundry on East
Main street.
I, Chase is now showing large stock
of trimmed hats in all the new shapes,
finished in the very best manner. He is
prepared to please the most fastidious.
| F. g. Scott, who has taken charge OF
the Cooley house billiard room, is offer.
ing prize of gold watch to pool play.
ers. He has all the well known brands
of cigars in stock.
Epson, Singleton & Co give some free
seasonable advice to men to-day. Suits
from So up. Overcoats at your own
price.
The finder of shepherd dog will be
rewarded by returning the animal tc
103 Burnham street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
10 RESTRICT IMMIGRATION.

The Councils of American Mechanics
to Ask For Laws to That fleet.
At the annual session of the National
Council, Order of United American
Mechanics, in Bridgeport this week,
upon the question of petitioning con-
gress relative to The Immigration laws,
the committee recommended that the
National council request the subordinate
councils to pass resolutions requesting
members of congress in their respective
districts tc advocate the adoption of
such laws as will prevent indiscriminate
immigration to this country. Upon the
question of organizing councils exclus-
lively for colored men the committee re-
ported unfavorably and by motion it
was not approved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
POST SURGEONS AProINrEp.

To Examine Persons Who Desire to
be Exempted From Military Duty.
General orders issued from the adju-
tant generals Office yesterday, prescribe
the usual regulations regarding the
medical examination of persons who
desire to be exempted from military
duty and the payment of Communication
tax, on account of mental or physical
disability.
The list of post surgeons for New
Haven county is as follows: G. P.
Lindsey, New Haven Alfred North,
Waterbury ; N. Nickerman, Meriden
G. L. Beardsley, Derby E. d. Heady,
Milford G.. p. Reynolds, Guilford J.
P. McGaughy, Wallingford w. H.
link, Branford w. c. Williams, Ches-
hire F. B. futile, Naugatuck.
The annual military enrolment of all
male persons in the state between Island
40 years of age is required to be made
during the months of October and
November, and the returns sent by the
selectmen of each town to the adjutant
general by December Is. Heavy penal.
ties are provided by law for neglect to
comply with its provisions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
DISTRICT COURT MATTERS

Law Points Argued Before Judge
Bradstreet This Morning.
At the bar meeting this morning, be-
fore the district court assignments were
made, Attorney Lowe offered motion
to have the case of James Bryan
VS. Valentine Feldt go to the jury,
Attorney Pierce, who was the opposing
counsel, objected on the ground that
the time for putting it to the jury had
ex pired. Judge Bradstreet decided in
favor of Attorney Pierce. Then the
latter said he would allow the case to go
to a jury, as he only wanted to prove
that "a motion to put it to the jury could
not prevail.
Attorney Root offered motion that a
new bond in the case of William Cothren
VS. Roderick Atwood be furnished by the
plaintiff. His grounds for the motion
were that the bondsman, George B.
Lewis of Woodbury., was dead, and
there was no record of the bond in the
court records. Attorney Cole thought
there was bond and it was a good one
as the deceased bondsman had left prop
erty valued at $250,O00. Judge Brad
street adjourned the matter for one
week to look up the original bond.
A motion was made by Attorney
Bronson and seconded by Attorney
Terry that the Waterbury bar adopt the
rules adopted by the judges of the su
perior court last June. The matter wa
postponed until next Saturday, and i
was ordered to have the motion PLACED
on the bulletin board to acquaint all thu
lawyer of the fact.
The following are the district cour
assignments Monday, September 80
Mary Young VS. Marcus Young, special
Wednesday, October l, Town of Water
burv VS. N. Y. & N. E. r. II. Co, tw,
cases. Friday, October 3, Bradley
Lee VS. George Burns; Michael Egan v
| Patrick Hounihan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
POLICE COURT.
Another Transient Bound over For
TrampInG.

Another Transient Bound over For
Tramping.
Henry Darlington was brought in
about 1890 o'clock this morning with q
glorious old jag on. He was found
lying across the railroad tracks near the
New England station. He was fined s.
without costs.
trotters at the Watertown fair, imbibed
too freely yesterday and as a consequence
he fell into the hands of the Philistlnes.
The court allowed him to go this morn
ing:
cells in the station last night. Her love
of drink had again landed her prisoner.
She was given 30 days in the town
house.
William Morton was before the court
three times this month for the same old
offense, drunkenness. He was fined $40
and costs, which were paid. If he comes
before the court again he will be charg-
ed with heing a common drunkard.
Frank Connors, who claimed to have
hailed from New Britain, was charged
with drunkenness and vagrancy. He
pleaded guilty to the first, but not
guilty to the second. Two witnesses
were present who testified to Connors
begging for money on the street. Chief
Egan suspected that Connors was moi
his right name and he finally owned uE
that his name was Lynch, fami ilrly
known in New Britain by the name o.
Dean" He was fined 81 and costs fol
drunkenness and probable cause was
found and he was bound over to the mex
term of the superior court for vagrancy
Frank Callahan, a chum of Con
nors, who claimed to belong to Hartford
was charged with the same offense. HI
also admitted the charge of intoxication
but pleaded not guilty to being u tramp
There was no evidence to prove that h
begged money and he was discharged OIL
that complaint and fined 81 and costs TO
drunkenness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
WORLD OF SPORTS

Hamilton and Glassc ock lead the Ma
tional league In batting in the order
named.
Hamilton and Sunday are said to be
more feared as base runners than any
other players in the profession.
People who ought to know gravely
affirm that Adrian Arson has a line out
for Joe Robinson, now of the Pittsburg
Players league club, to play second base
for the club next season. "Robby" is
reported to be eager to go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
LOCAL LINES.

We have some Wall Cases to sell at
your own price. LAKE, STRoBEL & Co.
If you want the best Tea and Coffee you
sver had for the price, If you want Sew
ing Machine, or If you want to find out
where you can always get the best value
for your money, try j. F. PHELAN.
If you want to get the best groceries call
nt 90 South Main street, where you viii
find the veteran grocer w. N. LADD, from
sunrise to sunset, and the smiling Johnnie
Owens at all hours ready to wait on you in
style.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
.sOverlook.,'

Miss Anna Boyd under the manage
ment of w. w. Tillotson will open at
jacques opera house Tuesday evening,
September 80, in a powerful play, titled
Overlook" 1t is strong in story and
action which is never permitted to be-
come heavy, for Miss Boyd who sustains
the leading role, is the embodiment of
mischief, music and merriment, and her
songs and dancing is strong feature.
AZ the Casino.
The bill for next week at this popular
place of amusement will be strong one.
The first on the programme are the
Lannon'S Albert, acrobat and panto-
mimist /; Bonnie, trick tumbler, Jennie,
champion female club swinger of
America. Their act is new and novel.
First appearance of Acker, Collins and
Ravelli in their musical comedy crea-
ton, entitled THAT'S Different" The
great sketch artists, Charles Roao h and
Ada Castleton. Second week of Leslie
and Hardman, who produce more new
songs than any other comedy team be-
fore the public. 7a ...,
skate"
The charming Annie Pixley will be
seen at the opera house Thursday even.
ing in her new military play, "Kate."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
Conl Goes up In Price.

The eastern coal agents met in New
York yesterday, and decided on the fol-
lowing advances in prices for October:
Crate coal. from $3.65 ton to 1878; egg
$4.15 to $3.50, and chestnut coal, from
1910 to $500. The output was limited
to $500, 900 tons. No special reason was
given for the advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
Dead From Heart Failure.

DANIELsoNvILLE, Sept BINARY
Fitzgerald, 80 years of age, a mill opera
tive, was found dead in her bed at the
Queensbury boarding house this morn
ing. She was not a very strong girl but
worked all day yesterday and retired to
her bed at O'Clock last night feeling as
cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
BOUND OVER FOR TRIAL.
A TorrIngton ForEer Brought VI
With a short Turn.

A TOrrInEtOn ForKer BrouKht Up
With Il short Turn.
ToRRINGToN, September, 27.-Yester-
day afternoon George Birney, disolute
character, was arrested and locked up
for forgery. Two or three days ago
Birney forged the name of John N.
Whiting, for $44, and took the check to
Henry Volkman to get it cashed
Volkman had his suspicious aroused
and only allowed him So on the check
Birney then forged number of orders
for, goods at different stores and sue
ceeded in getting most of them cashed
He was tried y esterday afternoon before
Justice WEIGH, and was bound over tC
the superior court under $500 bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
coLLEcTon CAREY RESIGNS
The Internal Revenue Duties Inter
fere with His school.

fere with His school.
forwarded his resignation to Collector
Hutchinson and has suggested that his
successor be appointed to assume office
either November or December l. Mr.
Gaffey was appointed deputy collector
in November, 1889, succeeding Isaac F.
Davis. who resigned by request, il being
the desire of Collector Hutchinson that
a republican fill the Office. Since Mr.
Gaffey assumed office his school of
stenography in New Haven and this
city, have grown so rapidly that they
have for several months needed his
personal attention. Mr. Gaffey has made
an excellent official.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
Found in - Canal.

NoRRIsTowN, Pa, September 57.-Tbe
body of Mary Bremmer, a school
teacher, who has been missing for
several days, was found in the canal at
Phoenixvllle this morning. She COM
mitted suicide while insane by reason OF
the death of a younger sister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
peath OF peaoon shelton.

BIRMINGHAM, September 27.-Deacon
George u. Shelton died here this morn.
ing. September II he was striker with
apoplexy and fell unconscious on his
bed. He remained in that condition
until his death. Deacon Shelton was rs
years of age and one of the best known
residents OF this place., coming here al
an early age. He introduced the hoop
skirt industry into this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27

NEW HAVEN, Sept 27.-Daniel N.
Allen, who was arrested yesterday for
running a policy den, was to-day fined
$50 and costs. His layout, which was
captured, will be destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27

Mary ,Fitzmaurice committed suicid
in Danielsonville yesterday by taking
dose of Trough on Rats" Despondenc,
was the cause
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
ssKnfR.s,
Missing Mans Body round,

Parties hunting Tuesday seven miles
below Putnam discovered the dead and
decomposed body of Thomas Gillright a
wooden weaver whose relatives live in
Providence and who has been missing
some time. The cause of death is not
known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27

DIR. c. W. s. FROST, 1877 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27
Trimmed Hats.

We are now displaying line of trimmed
hats in all the new shapes, and finished in
the very best manner. We pay particular
attention to this department, always using
the very latest and most desirable goods,
arranged by artistic milliners.
Hats Trimmed To Order.
Having the largest corps of milliners
and assistants of any establishment in the
city, and with our well known large as
sortment of Millinery Goods, we are able to
please the most fastidious in either quality
or style. ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27

The New Britain News charges the
Circle with being the organ of the British
American association, and the latter re-
taliates by calling the editor of the
News long-eared jackass, liar and a
fool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27

Did you notice the number of s'cart-
wheel" dollars floating around this
week The market is fairly glutted with
them and storekeepers are kicking.
One local bank paid out two thousand
of the silver dollars at one slap the other
day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27

The state treasury vaults have become
so full with bonds sent in for registry
the department has been forced to hire
vaults of the Connecticut Safe Deposit
company in Hartford. This state of
things will continue two or three weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27

1t is not generally known that Ralph
Blood, the insane faster, has for long
time been a sufferer from "mind' dis
ease, an explanation of which was given
in this column two weeks ago. Although
a strong and healthy man, Mr. Blood
chronic disease, long before symptoms
of insanity appeared. He boarded at
Pinney's restaurant and it was his in
variable custom to call for cup of hot
water instead of the usual dose of ice
water, before eating his meals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27

The large audience present at the
entertainment given by the choir of the
church of the Sacred Heart the other
night, laughed themselves sore at the
funny situations in Summer Boarders''
and vigorously applauded the incidental
music which was of high order. 1t
will be news to everybody to learn that
the play was written by Father Murphy,
the popular curate at the church,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27

School children are using more and
more lead pencils every year, because OF
the general use of writing pads. The
place is being taken by the pads. These
pads can be purchased all the way from
q cent piece up, and those that few
years ago sold For 25 cents each now
bring but a dime. They are noiselesS
and much more convenient than states,
and it is believed the time is coming
when states will be entirely tabooed in
the schools, except for the very young
children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-27

1t is an old country saying in New
England, writes II correspondent, that
winter comes when its springs are filled,
and experience verifies it. In the opin-
ion of the Connecticut weather prophet
all signs indicate an early and notably
rigorous winter. The carly appearance
of the fall cricket and katydid this
birds, which have begun their south
ward journey already, are especially
these early, deluging and prolonged
September rains, all presage the early
advent of winter and hard and snowy
one.