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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
FIREBUG WILLIAM PFUNDER.
A Young German Under Arrest in
Now York Claims That This city is
His Home.

A Young German Under Arrest in
New York Claims That This city is
His Home.
William Pfunder, a blue eyed, harm
less looking German boy, 10 years of
AGE, who says he is the son of fore
man in factory in this CITY, was ar
rested in New York last night, charged
with incendiarism. Pfunder arrived in
employment with Frederick Schiller, a
butcher, at 73S Second avenue. The
building is a four story wooden struc-
ture, the upper part being used as a
tenement house, and occupied by ten
families. A succession of fires of sus-
picious origin occurred in the house
during the months of August and Sep
TENDER. Captain Ryan was detailed to
work upon the case and as the result OF
his Investigations Pfunder was placed
under arrest and made a confession last
night.
the boy related the story of his
fiendish attempt to destroy life and
property with the GOODNESS of man
who had merely lighted cigar. He
told of some of the narrow escapes of
the occupants, and denounced those who
had interfered with his work. Four fires
have been kindled, but the tiend dis
claims all knowledge of the first three.
All were discovered before any great
damage had been done.
The fires took place on the nights of
August 90 and % and September 10 and
20. In each case elaborate precautions
were taken by the incendiary to make
destruction certain. At the first fire oil
soaked rags and wood were fired in the
rear main hall. The fire was discovered
before much damage had been done.
The second fire started in a wood bin in
the cellar and proved more destructive.
The six families in the house sustained
losses of 5000 to $500 each. The fire was
in the dead of night, and the inmates,
when aroused from their beds, were
panic stricken. Many women tainted
and were carried into the street. The
third fire was a slight one, but after this
reign of terror existed among the
tenants and they all deserted the house.
The last fire was kindled on the evening
of September 90, and was discovered in
time to prevent the destruction of the
block.
Suspicion pointed to Pfunder, and
when arrested he confessed, saying that
he lit the fire to see how the building
would burn. He said his home was i'll
Waterbury. The young man is believed
to be insane.
The name Pfunder does not appear in
the Waterbury directory and at this
writing we have been unable to discover
the friends of the boy. A foreman en-
ployed by the Meeker Manufacturing
company of North Elm street, is named G.
j. Pfuderer. He has q brother William,
% years of age, employed as a stonecut-
ter in New Haven. The young man I'M
der arrest IN New York is not known to
him,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
coNNaorIcur INpusrRIns.
weekly Record OF business In s
Very Busy state.

:" eSkiS BcGofNA ga DhSthNlaS III
Very Busy state.
The summary of the Weekly Record
of New Haven, for the current week
shows real estate sales as follows New
Haven 16, Bridgeport II, Hartford 12,
Waterbury 6, Meriden 10, New Britain
G.
Real estate mortgages have been re-
corded as follows: New Haven, Sc, 1888 ;
Bridgeport, S33, $50 Hartford, $40, 225 !;
Waterbury, $40, 200; Meriden, ST 1854 ;
New Britain, $1,000: Danbury, $1,000,
The total number of sales reported this
week is 81, against IS for the previous
week. The total amount of real estate
loans is S1S9,63i, against S215, 1888 the
preceding week.
\ new corporation has been formed in
New Haven for the manufacture of
bent wood and furniture, with a capital
of $4,000 one in Bristol, capital 500.
600, to manufacture heating apparatus.
Bank clearings show a decrease from
the corresponding week % Elst wear.
being 81, $40, 1924 for Hartford and
81, 1853, 97S for New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
NINE OWNERS MEET.
They Promise to surprise People of
Western Connecticut.

They Promise to Surprise People of
Western Connecticut.
Two men representing proprietary
rights in matters of deep interest to
western Connecticut met in Birming
ham yesterday. One man was Sylvester
II. Plat, who has discovered the alumni
mum clay on his farm near Ansonia I;
the other was G. w. Barrows of Middle
town, one of the proprietors of the silver
mine discovered nearly two years ago in
Southbury. The owner of the silver
mine had just returned from New Ha-
ven where he had been at work organi-
zing joint stock company. He said
that they would soon have things in
shape so that they would give old Con
necticut a shock that would awaken
her. Mr. Plat exhibited his samples of
the clay and talked volubly on the sub
iect. He had just made some new dis
coveries. The clay has been examined
under a glass and silicon was found in
large quantities. Silver was also found
and few flakes of gold. Mr. Platt says
the clay is in something like n pocket
with layer of rock above and beneath
it. Both of these gentlemen were en-
thusiastic over their respective finds and
both are going to work them for all
they are worth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
Aothcr ElectrocmLion.

NEW YORK, October 1.-Charl~5 Nc
Illvalne, the murderer Of Grocer Luuvu,
was to-day sentenced to he eIvctrocuted
during the week beginning Novomo>r
II, i'll Sing Sing prison. Mcluvainc .n-
tered the house of Lucca M DruoGiyu.
on the night OF Marcn sixteenth
and wien discovered staHlreu Lurea
to death in the presence Of his wife, lie
was was once before convicted bat " Is
given Il new trial by the supreme rOurt.
At the second trial he WAS found ZuilJy
but the jury asked that mercy he shown.
No notice was taseu Of Tn ,ir recomuen-
dation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
IIartford,s MILITARY DIuddle

The City guard Of Hartford Monday
night elected for the second time
Charles w. Newton as second lieuten-
ant. His first election on September 10
was disapproved by the governor.
Previous to the second election Captain
Wickham notified his company that
'sany man but Newton would be ap-
proved" Notwithstanding this the bal
lot gave Newton 30 of the AZ votes.
Captain Wickham declared the ballot
This election will also be disapproved
and under the law the governor can
now fill the position by appointment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
TIMELY TOPICS.

The Dime Savings bank has declared a
regular dividend at the rate of 4 per
cent per annum and an extra dividend
at the rate of l per cent per annum, (2t
per cent? payable to depositors on and
after october 10, 1890.
After taking first premium at the
Watertown fair, Elkins & Wake say
they are prepared to show the best line
of furniture and carpets, at the lowest
prices, to be found in the Naugatuck
valley.
The Waterbury Furniture company
to-day publish the key to their phenome-
nal success. Originality did it.
A boy Is or 16 years old wanted, Adj
dress 81, /" this Office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
CHIEF EGAN's MONTHLY REPORT.
Police commissioners Discuss the
Graded salary Plan.

Police commissioners Discuss the
Graded salary Plan.
The report of Chief of Police Egan for
September, as presented to the board of
commissioners last night, is as follows:
Whole number of arrests 1873, whole
number of cases 1913, males 149, females
4. Cause of arrests: Assault Z, breach
of peace %, burglary l, cruelty to
animals 2, false pretense l, carrying con-
cealed weapons /, defrauding ?, horse
stealing / intoxication 70, indecent ex-
posture /, on cars without leave !, ped
ding without license 1,publishing crimlr
nal and obscene matter l, neglect to
support family l, writing obscene letters
/, resistance to officer 4, selling papers
on Sunday 5, theft 8, tramps 4, taking
horse without leave ?, vagrancy ], viola
ton of license law ., violation of city
ordinances /, total 1853. Disposition of
arrests: Appealed to superior court .,
committed to county Jail %, committed
to town work house 10, committed to
lookup 2, discharged by chief of police
3, not guilty 4, nolled by prosecution at
torney 8, nolled by prosecution agent 3,
paid fine and costs 81, sentence suspend
ed 81, turned over to officers of other
towns 2. Nationality of arrested:
American 90, Irish A, Scotch 5, italian
Z, English 6, German 3, Arab l, Russian
l; stores and offices found open 26;
dodgers So; electric lights out Of order 3.
The matter of grading the salaries of
the officers was discussed at length, but
no conclusion was arrived at. The ques-
ton will come up for final action at the
meeting to be held next Wednesday
evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
Heir to San.O0n.

Charles Williams, Bridgeport boot
black, recently went to his old home at
Savannah, Ga, which he had not visited
in fifteen years. He found both his
parents dead, and that his father had
left a valuable farm of 1893 acres which
was about to be disposed of without his
being taken into consideration, his
whereabouts or even his existence being
unknown 20 his relatives there. He
proved his claim as the heir of the es-
tate, which was conceded him, his uncle
being appointed his CONSERVATION. He says
the estate is worth about 100000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
Peterson Deserts Three wives.

James C. Peterson, Bridgeport shoe
dealer, mysteriously disappeared two
weeks ago. and the reason has just come
to light. He was a polygamist, having
three wives whom he kept in separate
dwellings. He was a prosperous mer
chant, but the expense of three families
made it impossible to meet his Obliga-
tions, and he was forced to flee to avert
the crash that was inevitable. His
stock in trade has been seized by his
creditors
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
$1,000 Fire in BIRMINGHAM.

BIRMINGHAM, Oct AT o'clock this
morning Charles Cribbens, who resides
on Caroline street, saw flames issuing
from building owned by Robert Bas-
sett and occupied by George Bedient,
the furniture dealer, as a warehouse.
He gave the alarm but before the fire.
men arrived the building was q mass of
with difficulty saved. Mr. Bedient loses
two hearses and other property valued
at $1,000. The loss upon the building is
81 900. The fire is believed to have been
kindled by tramps, who make their
rendezvous in an ice house near by.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
PoLlr1cAL PARAGRAPHS.
Second Ward Republicans Name !;
Their Ticket. /

Their TICKET.
The caucus of the second ward repub-
licans was held in the police court room
last night, Jay III. Hart acting as chair
man and John p. Kellogg secretary.
About sixty were present and the fol-
lowing ticket was placed in nomination.:
For alderman, 7. r. Martin for coun-
cilmen, Jay I'll. Hart, John p. Kellogg,
Albert Mother, G.. II. Goodwin and
Charles T.. Turner. A ward committee
consisting of Charles Z. Turner, II. II.
Walker and E. B. Plat was appointed.
At the First congressional democratic
convention. held in Hartford yesterday
afternoon, Lewis Sperry of East Wind
sor hill was nominated, over Robert j.
Vance.
The republican county convention
was called to order at IL o'clock this
morning in the rooms of the Young
Mems Republican club at New Haven.
Carlos Smith was made permanent
chairman, and Fred L. Tibbals secretary.
The only name placed in nomination for
sheriff was that of Frank I. Lee of New
Haven. He was the unanimous choice
of the convention.
John Ryan is mentioned as the proba-
BILE democratic candidate for collector.
The name of c. c. Commerford has also
been suggested.
The republican senatorial convention
for the Second district was held in Hart
ford to-day. Thirty delegates were
present. There were three candidates in
the field, F. w. Robbins of Wethersfield,
Marcus III. Holcomb of Southington and
Patrick Caravan of East Hartford, The
fight was n bitter one and resulted in the
nOminotion of Patrick Garvan on the
thirty fourth ballot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
LOCAL LIN ~.

If you want the best Tea and Coffee you
71er had for the price. if you want a Sew
ing Machine, or ii you want to find out
where you can always get the best value
for your money, try ). f. PHELAN.
If you want to get the best groceries call
at IS South Main street, where You will
sunrise to sunset, and the smiling Johnnie
Owens a al hours ready to wait on you in
styln.
Ne ha.r some Wall Cases to sell at
yo'.r o,Fu prize. LAKE, STRoBEL & Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
LAST DAY OF THE STATE TAX
Heavy Mails For state Treasurer
Henry,

Yesterday was the last day for paying
the special state tax on notes, bonds and
other chooses in action, and in conse-
quence the mails were freighted with
such matter on its way to the state
treasurer's office in Hartford. All
chooses in action on which the state tax
of two mills has been paid are by law
exempted from all local taxation for the
space of one year.
The law under which this is operated
has been in force for over year, and
the results have already been shown to
be very beneficial. BY exempting the
chooses in action from the heavy local
taxation the state has received II large
revenue, sufficiently big to enable it to
get along without making the towns
pay a tax. Thus the law has reacted
favorabfy. 1t has lessened the revenue
of the towns on the one side but saved
them from taxation on the other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
Ruried MIthont a per1nit.

Medical Examiner NJ. w. Plumstead
of East Haddam, will make an investi-
cation into the acts of man, supposed
to be New York physician, who left
the Hartford boat at East Haddam Sun
day morning at an early hour and sur
reptitiously buried ID the cemetery a
body supposed to be that of woman,
acting without the knowledge of the
town authorities. No burial permit was
obtained
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
Fazio Not Taking Chances.

Antonio Fazio, Hartford italian who
was under $4,000 bonds for his partici-
patton in a stabbing affray in which his
brother-in-law, an Italian named Mos
carl, was murdered, has fled. He drew
all his money from the bank on Friday
last and has not since been seen. Joe
Bonee, a fellow peanut vendor, was his
bondsman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
The Baron Was No Baron.

wiz, who was found in the ThiagHrten
park, yesterday evening, shot Though
the head, turns out not to be Il noble
man at all, but a crazy tailor named
Cestacki, who passed him cir oil as a
baron. The woman who was found
near by is the daughter OF Hear Fort
man, the Bavarian minister, and her
name is Marie Nuetter. From her story
of the shooting it Appeals That during Il
lovers quarrel, the tailor shot her with
out any warning, She will recover but
there is not die slightest hope for the
bogus baron.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01

Nearly 500 friends of Court Meany's
Pride circle. G. of F., attended the open
ing session of their tive nights fair at
City hall last evening The hall
was resplendent with flags, bt,n.-
work of Messrs Bolger and Charters. and
presented gay appearance. Dancing
was INDUCED in until midnight and be
tween the numbers the young lady can
vassers met with good success. 4
handsome trumpet is beng voted .ur lar
the friends of the Rose hill and Pro-
lector hose companies. Tonight MeSsro
Knox, Dubuc and Woods will Introduce
their specialtieS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
LETTER CARRIERS APPOINTED.
The Local Force Increased From
Ten TO Twelve.

The Local Force Increased From
Ten TO Twelve.
Word was received from the post
office officials at Washington a few days
ago, granting two additional letter
carriers for this city, increasing the
number from ten to twelve.
Postmaster Doherty accordingly made
two appointments on the regular force
and the new men began work this morn
ing. The men appointed are George H.
Bailey and Ulysses A. Warner, the latter
having been appointed a substitute car
rier some time ago.
Postmaster Doherty will in few
days appoint substitute carriers. He in
tends to reorganize the delivery system.
Under the new arrangement there will
be a business delivery of the mail ar
irving on the p. m. train over the Nau-
gatuck road. Carrier Bailey has been
assigned to the district in the second
ward. Mr. Warner will have the center
delivery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
Burglars in Fairfield.

The Fairfield depot was visited by
burglars yesterday morning. An UNI
successful attempt was made to blow
open the safe. About So in change was
taken from the money drawer. The
same men entered Dundon Brothers
coal office and took a quantity of
articles, a portion of which were found
under the depot platform
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01

One of Fred Woods horses, hitched to
a coal cart, became frightened while
standing on East Main street near the
Sacred Heart church this afternoon and
ran away colliding with a lumber
wagon. Both horses were somewhat
injured and the carts smashed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Hartford Colored Boy Found
Hanging By the Neck.

Hanging BY the Neck.
Arthur Daniels, colored, aged twenty,
a hostler for Parker & Co, Of Hartford,
committed suicide yesterday forenoon in
the stables, by hanging. He fastened
one end of leather strap to the top rung
of the stationary ladder leading into the
hay NOW, and adjusting slip moose
about his neck, jumped to his death.
Erastus S. Bruce of Pomfret, was run
over yesterday morning by a loaded
wagon which crushed his skull fatally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
uc.nu Steamers in Collision

NEW YORK, October 1.-The White
Star line steamer Majestic which left
for Liverpool this morning, collided
W 18th thu steamer Dania which started
for Hamburg at the same time. The
Ma ostic lost one life boat, but was unin-
.jured and proceeded at once to sea. The
Dauia lost three life boats and her
bridge was stove in on the starboard
side. She returned to the dock but pro-
cceded on her way few hours later
The cause of the collision is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
Eccentric senator PIatt.

Writes Washington correspondent
senator Piatt of Connecticut is the only
senator who deigns to sit in the outer
r3Ou of the senate restaurant and eat
his luncheon with the committee clerks
and strangers. Perhaps he does not like
the mingled odors of the stuffy room in
NJ Inch the srna Ors eat baked apples and
..u~tard. the two delicacieS most sought
NY the senators. Or perhaps he is queer
u his luncheon as he is in his reading.
He certainly takes curious freaks in his
vaH.cr of mental pahulum. A short
anne ago he wanted to know everything
jarre was 10 know about earthwerms,
Hnd he got from the library or bought
no end of books and pamphlets on the
aulJvct. Probably there is not bug
man in the United States who can dis
count Senator PIatt on the earthworm
rac&et. Next he started on Dickens and
re-r>ai every story written by the great
novelist. Having finished Dickens he
turned his attention to detective stories.
Paper cuvegS have no terrors for him.
New Nork Weekly stories and all he
swallows with equal enjoyment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
E. T.TURNER& Co.
Tuesday, Sept is, We shall put on Our
Hosiery Counter the Greatest Bar
gains ever offered in this CITY.

We secured of of largest importers in this cnn+r,
their full line of samples comprising many pairs but
only few pairs of and of many only three
We purchased these immense discount from the
regular price and sell them you less the cost
of manufacture. ~ ~
The lot includes all grades of Cotton in Ladies' Mems
and Chi ldren's, in both black and coored
Some elegant Lse Thread and Silk Hose both black and
coored 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.
In Gentlemens Hose will find better values have
ever been shown in this city.
These goods stainless and will crock fade or turn
This the greatest sale of Hosiery inaugated in
city, and whether you any not will paw Won
look ahead and anticipate for these values
seldom offered.
Sale Tuesday morning, and continue until closed out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01

Union T Company.
We shall give away free Saturday to all purchasers of One
pound of Tea, Handsome Decorated 10 in Vase or your
choice of several other articles Come and them large
line of presents with Snowflake Baking Powder Try our soc
Mixed Tea. You will like Java and Mocha Coffee.
~ So MAIN ST
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
..Kate..


Miss Annie Pixley gave her new play,
Kate. at the Walnut for the second
time with marked improvement in the
work of the company over the initial
performance on Saturday night. The
lines We're delivered with greater ease.
the action was tirmer in touch and
quicker in movement, and the situations
and the clImaSes were marked by in
creased virility. Miss Pixley is to be
congratulated upon the ease and grace
with which she carries uncontaminated
womanheod through camp and hospital.
Ledger. At the opera house to-mor-
row evening.
"lvy Leaf
The most stupendous struggle for
right of speech and action is that of
Ireland. This is the reason that if only
the echoes of this great struggle are
dramatized the story told on the stage is
full of interest to hearts of kindred feel
ings. The Ivy Leaf is but one of the
incidents in the history of Ireland, but
it is the keynote to the secret of the
misery of that devoted nation. Besides
it is compliment to the bravery of the
Irish, and like Marat, the Irish, next to
fighting like to be complimented on
their courage. The play will be seen at
the opera house Friday evening.
AT the Casino.
The pantomime at the casino this
eek is making big hit All the
;rtlsts are exceedingly clever and they
should be seen To be appreciated. The
show no doubt will draw big houses all
the rest of the week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-01
wAr,rurrY, Conn September =, 10

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-01-29
wsLr 1BE SENATE sKyLkcrf

ii Il hard 70 believe that the Senate CONF
mitfee, before recommending the PASSAGE
n The medical bill. took Tina 70 consider
Il y The bearings OF that measure. There
u - dispcsition 70 aspsrss he motives OF
- depreciate the intelligence Of the nsesr-
kers d that committee. but II II readily
ulsderstood hat under the pressure OF
muitipsicity Of subjects demanding con-
Alteration, with the interested friends OF
measure impofsgaate for Its passage. and
nobOdy exerIlng dssert and active per-
sonAi Interest in opposition. there = ex-
trems liability to act without due deiihesa-
Inn.
That there asc serious objections 10 this
measure, and no general ruhlic demand
Tor its passage, nor any useful purpose y
b snbserved thereby. has been repeatedly
and earnestly urged In these columns. The
bin itself squarely admits that the existing
1aw. which il proposes to repeal. has nde-
quateIy protected the public against the
licensing Of incompetent practitioners. for q
separate section OF this hill hes but the one
object Of validating and perpetuating the
hcenses granted under the existing Law.
Then The main difference between the
present law and the pending measure Il
chat the former Is broader and more LID.
eral than the latter. in that II admits TO
Practice the representatives Of all schoois
Of medicine who are graduates aud hold
diploma from any recognized medical col
Ieee OF good standing, whether 1t be called
allopathic. homeopathic. hydropathic or
ecisctic. while the new and repeating meas
ure, passed, will have the inevitable
olIect Of excluding all bal oue~ths aiio-
pathie- school Of practitioners.
II isa selfish. narrow. bigossd measure.
utterly unworthy Of the respectful con-
sideration 1t has received, and proper re-
srect Tor the intelligence aud integrity OF
the senate f0sbids q belief that after ma
ture deliberstion II can receive a majority
support in that body.