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Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-09-11
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S1sSSA>N IS : IN WbSb is Told a TbriHi2o STORY
IAT. Of BafJled Crime.
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be quite content anywhere"

be quite content anywhere"
Come and see it," he said, leading the
way out of doors. Il would have turned
out Charles in a moment and given Carr
his room; but Denis is really rather i'll
and Charles sees to him, as he is next
door"
Icould not help saying how much 1
liked Charles.
strangers always do" he replied cold
ly, as We walked toward the lodge. Il
constantly hear him spoken of as a most
agreeable young man."
land he is so handsome"
YES" replied Sir George, in the same
hard tone, handsome and agreeable. l
have no doubt he appears SO to others;
but L. who have had to pay the debts
and hush up the scandals of my hand
some and agreeable son, find Ralph, who
has not a feature in his face, the best
looking of the two. l know Charles is
head over ears in debt at this moment,
but"-with sudden acrimony-'.he will
not get another farthing from me. 1t is
pouring water into a sieve"
Ralph Is marrying a sweetly pretty
creature" l said, with warmth, DESTROYS
Of changing the subject.
Eyes, she is very pretty" said Sir
George, without enthusiasm. But l
wish she had belonged to one of Il
county families. 1t is nothing in the
way of connection. She has no relations
to speak of-one uncle living In Aus
tralia, and another, whom she goes to on
Saturday, in Ireland. There seems to be
no money either. 1t is Lady Mary's do
ing. She took a fancy to her abroad;
and, to say the truth, I did not wish to
object, for at n time there seemed to
be an attraction between Ralph and his
cousin Evelyn Derrick, which his aunt
and Iwere both glad to think had passed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-09-11

The watermelon crop is all right
this year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-09-11

The watermelon crop is all right
this year.
There will be a good demand for
apples this fall.
F~ikenscher's little "Sweeper'
cigar is a daisy.
Attachment suits are being filed
against J. J. Edwards.
The Senate voted to place bind
ing Irvine on the free list.
Ed. Taylor has gone to his home
in Middletown, Mo-, to live.
Miss Ida Willis is teaching near
Marshall, Saline County, Mo.
Porter Gregory lost a 500 bill
somewhere in Mexico last week.
Horseback riding is becoming
very popular with the Mexico Ia
dies.
John Mundy has a nice patch of
cotton, which promises a fine
yield.
The Clark & Connoble case has
been continued to the next term OF
court.
The short potato crop has not
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
Captured a Thief.

NEW HAVEN, June 25.-Yesterday afternoon Sheriff Nettleton of this place received word that a young man named Walter Wilroy had robbed a North Haven farmer named Paul Hanson of SIS and d suit of clothes. Hanson called at the sheriff's house but didn't find him at home. Later, however, he found the officer and then started to hunt for the thief. Farmer Hanson had got track of Wilroy on the road and the two pursuers secured a team and overlook the fugitive while he was driving in 8 carriage near Lake Saltonstall. There was another man m the carriage with Wilroy when the sheriff caught sight of him but he jumped out and ran of. The team which Wllroy and his com panion had belonged to the Elm City stables in New Haven. Sheriff Nettle- ton brought Wilroy back to this place and locked him up. It seems that the prisoner had worked for Hanson but left last Saturday. Yesterday he went to his employers house and during the latter's absence broke in and stole a pocketbook containing the SIS and the suit of clothes, Wilroy claims that the
 suit of clothes belong to him and that the SIS was owing to him. He is being tried in North Haven to-day for the theft. Wilroy is a young married mar living in New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
SERIES OF FIRES.
A Church Struck By Lightning and
 DAatroYAd.

A Church Struck By Lightning and
 Destroyed.
 During a heavy thunder shower Tues day the Congregational church in Ash ford was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The organ was saved and part of the furniture. The loss is about $5,OOO; insurance $1 ,5OO. The lightning did considerable other damage in the vicinity. A large number of trees were uprooted and several out buildings were demolished. The light ming entered the house of a family named Wilson, tore out the chimney and knocked several members of the family senseless. None were fatally hurt.
 The barns belonging to E. N. Welch in Forestville were burned yesterday morning with their contents, except the live stock which were got out. Loss about 5000. Cause of the fire sup posed to be incendiary.
 The cigar manufactory of Harvey & Bliss, in Bridgeport was discovered or fire at 80 o'clock this morning. The firemen did good work, and the loss will not exceed $2OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
CENSUS FIGURES MADE PUBLIC. Supervisor Mccarthy Announces the
 Population of New Haven.

Supervisor Mccarthy last evening re- ceived a telegram from Supt Porter au- thorizing him to make public in gen eral way the result of the census in his district. Yesterday MT Mccarthy figured up the total of New Haven's population to satisfy his own interest in the matter, and announces that the population is not more than 83,OOO nor less than S2, 1000. In 1880 New Haven's census total was 62,S82. This morning the supervisor was unable to give the figures for the other parts of his district,
 MT Lee of the firm of Price, Lee 6 Go, publishers of the New Haven directory, said yesterday that he was satisfied from the results of the directory canvass that the population of the city was over 90, ,OOO, although the census returns might not show so large a total. The directory canvassers were men who had years of experience and who knew that every error made by them and dis covered would be recorded against them and their work was naturally more tho' roughly done than could be that of men new to such work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26

Mrs s. H. Bowen, left yesterday for an extended western trip.
 William Hayes, aged 36 years, died at his home 68 Mill street, at Il o'clock to- day.
 The Hungarian band and the same at fractions of last night will be in order at the Casino tonight.
 The new timetable on the Meriden, Waterbury & Connecticut River railroad will go into effect next Monday.
 Fred M. Brown, aged 22, died rather suddenly at his residence, No 6 Dover street, last night. He leaves a wife.
 David Reid, aged 49 years, died at the hospital yesterday. The funeral will take place from the residence of John Reid, father of the deceased, at East Farms, to the church of the Sacred Heart, at S:3O o'clock tomorrow morn ing.
 Court Fruitful Vine, A. O. F. of A., elected members as follows last night: Chief ranger, Walter Bartram; treasurer, George Husker; financial secretary, Hugh Feely; recording secretary, George s. Husker; senior woodward, John Smith; junior woodward, Jean Saut- ereau; senior beadle, Roger c. Downey; juinor beadle, Patrick Gallagher. Court Fruitful Vine, A. O. F., last night elected officers as follows: Chic ranger, Ed Levick; sub-chief ranger, Thomas Gray; senior woodward, Joseph Sanderson; junior woodward, William Platt; senior beadle. William Waters; junior beadle, A. Cleland; treasurer, John Walker; financial secretary, Samuel Nuttall; recording secretary, Daniel Murphy.
 iiManager Wallace of the popular Quas- sapaug picnic grounds telephoned the DEMOCRAT yesterday in regard to the charge made by a Middlebury cores pondent Ithat Waterbury's roughs raise a disturbance around Quassapaug every Sunday. MT Wallace wants it under stood that no roughs are allowed around his grounds. The correspondent was | too general in his condemnation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
The Order VIII Be Extended to Other
 States.

The Order VIII Be Extended to Other
 States.
 The board of government of the Knights of Columbus, at the annual meeting Tuesday made several important changes in the order, not the least of which was extension of the organiza- tion to other states.
 Although the order is extended to other states, the meeting of the grand council will continue to be held in Con- necticut. This point met with some ob- jection at Tuesdays meeting, and a number of delegates expressed the opin- ion that the meetings of the council should be migratory and not confined to any one state.
 An application for charter has al ready been received from Boston, signed by number of prominent men, and it is expected that council will be estab- lished in that city in short time. The subject of forming a council in Albany is being agitated in that city, and Albany will in ali probability be admitted after Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING.
Discouraged Ex-Mayor Sperry of NeN
 Haven Takes His Life.

Discouraged Ex-Mayor Sperry of Now
 Haven Takes His Life.
 NEW HAVEN, June 26.-Ex-Mayor L. w. Sperry committed suicide at 1O:15 o'clock this morning at his house on Orange street by shooting himself. MT Sperry was financially embarrassed by the recent failure of E. s. Kimberly & Co.,, coal dealers, and his accounts are said to be in a tangled condition. Sev- eral banks hold his paper and will lose heavily. Sperry was formerly mayor of the city and is brother of Postmaster Sperry.
 MT Sperry arose as usual this morning and ate his breakfast, after which he re tired to his room. When he committed suicide his daughter and her husband were out riding, domestic being tho only one in the house besides MT Sperry. She heard the report of the pistol and found MT Sperry lying on the floor in front of the dressing case in his room. Dr Whittemore was notified and found the man dead, the bullet having passed clear through his head.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.

BicycliSt F. F. W00v0r>1 Fr1RhC1ul
 Experience Near Pittsbur9.
 F.P. Weaver, the New Haven wheel man, who is now on his way across the iris htful experience near Pittsburg. He and a friend left the city on their bicycles, the companion intending to accompany Weaver part of the way. They were crossing single track trestle bridge near Pittsburg, when 8 train approached from behind them. They made every effort to get across before the train overlook them, but finding this impossible Weaver threw his ma chlne of the bridge and let himself down between the tracks, holding on by his hands while the train passed. His companion nearly got over in safety when the train caught him and threw him, wheel and all, down a high em- bankment. He was seriously hurt.
 Since the death of Michael Carney at Jewett City from hydrophobia, the mad dog scare has been intense. To-day it is reported that William Johnson of Kill lingly who was bitten two weeks ago by a dog supposed to be mad, has developed a strange delirium, which, it is believed, is hydrophobia. An effort will be made tai in New York.
 J.B.Smith, joiner, of New Haven was killed to-day by being hit on the head with heavy hammer of a pile driver. He was 60 years old. Smith is one of the joiners who went down in the crash of a three-story frame structure in process of erection by John Lowe in Saltonstal avenue last fall. One man lost his life and three seriously injured, including MT Smith, who had several ribs fractur. ed. It was believed at the time that he would die.
 The green goods sharps who yesterday swindled Mark J. White of East Long Meadow out of S1OO, also came near get ting a nice sum out of Thompsonville MT White was a stone cutter who wa, by Fox & Go of New York offering te send a 1000 worth of counterfeit money for $1OO. White bit at the cir cular and although he did not have the money himself he got up a club ant raised it. Yesterday one of the sharp met White in Springfield and gave him package of newspaper clippings in re turn for his $1O0. The same circular
 were distributed about Thompsonvill
 place in a guarded manner a few week ago and a club was formed. One of thu | men in the club was to have met thu
 green goods man on Saturday but tn publicity given to the swindle of Whit, saved him the trouble and loss.
 Frank Hefferman, 12-year-old boy of New Haven, was drowned this morning
 while swimming. He failed to put il an appearance at school at g o'clock, al though it was known that he left hom
 as usual. He was accustomed to g swimming before school, and on investi
 gation his clothes were found on tn bank of Mill river. The body was re covered an hour later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
A Field of IcOb0rRa.

HALIFAX, N. S., June 26.-Capt. Tay- Tor, of the steamer Concordia from Glasgow, reports encountering regular field of icsbergs when 200 miles east of Cape Race. They were on all sides of tho vessel and of various shapes .nd beFgs was fully . mile long and from 60 to 70 feet high and flat on top. There were hundreds of the bsrgs each within . short distance of the others, and much difficulty was sxperisnoed iD steering clear of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Should New York lose the Players league championship, it will be laid to Ewing's sore back. While Buck was nursing it his team was dropping games.
 Among::the old timers Radborn is as hard as ever. For that matter, he is now pitching better ball than for years. He is the great puzzle of the base ball frater- nifty. Give him 8 good outfield and de- cent support at the bat and "old hoss' will send the ball over the plate in as puzzling manner as any of them.
 The ball nine of the Eaton, Cole & Burnham fire department will play a game with the Brass City nine of Water bury at the picnic to be held by the Storm Engine Go, of Birmingham, July and 5. A fireman's silver trumpet is offered az a prize for the winning team. Bridgeport Farmer.
 The Milwaukee Wisconsin says of Bob Petit: The work done by the right fielder since he has joined the team proves his value. During the nlne games he has played with the Milwaukees Pet tit hasn't made single error. His bat ting has been away above the average. In two games he did not make hit, but in one he got four, another three, in each time, his average being 416. Robert H. Petit was bud when he began playing base ball in 1884, but now he is full grown blossom of rare fragrance. John Weyhing, until year ago pitch- CT for Colublus of the American associa- tion, and a brother of Gus Weyhing of the Brooklyn club died, at his home in Louisville on Tuesday night of consump- tion. He has been ill for over a year and his decline was very rapid. Twelve months ago he was compelled to with. draw from Columbus, and since that he has seldom left his bed.
 Betting on the race between Salvator and Tenny was quite lively in Water bury yesterday. One merchant is re- ported to have won over $9OO. The losers could be picked out last night very easily, their countenances being strong tell tales.
 It is rumored in Rochester that the Rochester American association fran chise and players are to be sold to Do troit for $25, 900. The objection to Sun day ball games is the cause of it. The Flour city managers say that without such games they cannot make both ends meet.
 | Anson has released Pitcher Couchlin The young man was unable to hold his end up and bat well enough to suit Anson, who says he only wants pitcher, who can hit the ball, occasionally ., least.
 Considering the way they are pound ing the ball, the Giants ought. to win al their games with ease. What Ewine needs is pitchers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
MASONIC REUNION.
Annual Meeting of tho Association
 Veterans To-Day.

Annual Meeting of the Association of
 vetorans To-Day.
 The twentieth annual meeting of the Masonic Veteran association of Connec- ticut was held in this city to-day. The association is confined to members who have been masons for not less than 25 years. About sixty members were pres ent from all the cities and all of the towns of importance of the state and the exercises were held in the Masonic temple.
 The meeting was called to order by Nathan Dikeman who made speech Of welcome and introduced Israel Coe, the oldest mason in Connecticut, who is % years of age and for "A years mason. In behalf of the visitors William Wal. lace Lee of Meriden delivered 8 short address.
 Those present were: Waterbury, Israel Coe, Sturges M. Judd, Nathan Dikeman Fred s. Spencer, Alfred J. Shipley, Noah B. Futile, Norman D. Grannis; New Haven, Algernon H. Morris, Royal R Calender, Truman B. Smith, John Ruff A. N. Lewis; Hartford T. F. Lewis Oliver Woodhouse Bridgeport, Edward w. Atwood, S. M. Thompson, John g. Castle, David w. Thompson, Isaac B. Smith New Britain, M. A. Boardman Henry Henry Gwatlins; .,Ia Henry 5iHghem F 1aa N00TlO0u, A. A01SOy, AS0VA 4I. SO0 Robert Oughton, Henry K. White William Cochrane, w. w. Lee Willimantic, John G. Kegwin Lloyd E.. Baldwin, Henry F Parker, Benjamin Jones, David c Card Bristol, Roswell Atkins; Winsted John H. Post, Rollin c. Beecher NauK atuck, James Hearth, Homer Twitchell Glastonbury, Thomas H. L. Talcott South Coventry, William M. Hill New London, Charles A. Bently Torrington Henry Chafiteld Woodbury, Anson A BlaIeman; i Bethel, A: Taylor; Seymour Stephen D. Russell; Shelton, John c Buckingham Berlin, William M. Full Ter Florence, Mass, Edward B. Good man.
 The following officers were elected Venerable master, William Wallace Le' of Meriden; secretary and treasurer, A M. Lewis of New Haven.
 A banquet was held this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
EIGHT DAYS IN CAMP.
Second Regiment Ofncers Meet
 New Haven.

Second Regiment Ofncers Meet In
 New Haven.
 At meeting of the officers of the Second regiment held in New Haven last evening, they decided in favor of going into camp this year on Saturday, August 16. Nearly all the companies in the regiment were represented, and the action was practically unanimous. This will give the regiment eight days in camp instead of six days as in former years. The last legislature passed an act allowing the different regiments in the state to spend eight days in camp provided they were willing to do so for six days pay. The additional expense per man will not be over $1 for the two days. The action of last evening will not be operative unless it is endorsed by each of the companies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
Guilrord's spry old Gentleman.

Guilford's Spry Old Gentleman.
 GUnFoRD, June 25.-The residents of this town claim to have the spryest old man in the state. The man thus honored is George Bartlett and he has resided just 92 years and two months on this mundane sphere. He has frequently during the past year surprised the a few days ago he outdid himself. At 5 o'clock in the morning he started from his home here for New Haven where he arrived at 10 o'clock having walked the distance in five hours. After transacting some business he walked home again. He says he walked just for fun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
nuDDLErowN PEOPLE ALARMED.
State Inspectors Will Again Visit
 Hollow Pond Dam.

State Inspectors Will Again Visit
 Hollow Pond Dam.
 !. MDDLRTowN, June 26.-The state dam inspectors, Meesrs Mckenzie, Sey- mour and Hull, who disagreed in their reports regarding the safety of the Hol- low pond dam will in a body make a formal inspection of the dam tomorrow. The residents below the dam a few weeks ago became imbued with the idea that the dam was in an unsafe condi- tion. They applied to the selectmen of the town to have the dam inspected. State Inspector Mckenzie was requested to make an examination of the dam and the Russell company, who use the dam, were invited to have a representative at the inspection. They were represented by Inspector Hull, who pronounced the dam safe. Inspector Mckenzie reported that the structure was unsafe. In- spector Seymour was then sent for by the town and he reported that the dam was not safe, but that there was no immediate danger. It was then decided to have the inspectors make an examina- tion in body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH. Investigating the Cause of Typhoid
 Fever in This City.


 Fever in This City.
 The number of cases of typhoid fever in this city and the action of the koard of health in ordering local dealer to discontinue for the present purchasing milk from Dibble's dairy in Middlebury until it could be ascertained whether the disease was caused by impure milk, is one of the leading topics of converse tion.
 Health Officer Frost after making . careful examination notified the officers of the state board of health of the condi' tion of affairs. This morning, Dr c. A: Lindsley of New Haven, secretary oi the board, accompanied by Pr smith came to Waterbury and in company with Health Officer Frost drove to Mid dlebury to make 8 thorough investiga tion and secure samples of the milk fur nished by eight farmers, for analysis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
Bound Over For Mutinv.

NEW HAVEN, June 25.-The three Hungarian sailors arrested yesterday at the instance of Captain Dodd, of the back Enigma. for mutiny, were brought before Commissioner Wright to-day. Probable cause was found and they were bound over to the August term of the United States district court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
LOCAL LIN ES.

PHELAN's 25c Coffee is the best in the State.
 A few barrels of Niagara Mills Flour at $5. 50 per barrel, at LADD's.
 PHELAN's Cream Java is the best Coffee in tho world.
 We are with you with the finest line of Watches that can be found anywhere in the state, at LAKE, STRoBEL & Co.'S. Go to the Union Tea Company, for good tea, coffee and spices, No 72 South Main street.
 PHELAN's Teas are all "new season" and the very best quality. Remember he is located in Platt's blk, 27 East Main street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
Death of Rev Charles Fl. Proctor.

Death of Rev Charles Fl. Proctor.
 DERBY, June 25.-A telegram from Little Rock, Ark, this morning, an nounces the death of Rev Charles H. Proctor, formerly of this place. Rev MT Proctor went to Little Rock three years ago to asslst the bishop of the diocese of Arkansas. For some time he had charge of the English church at Rome, Italy. He was born in Derby and was 42 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
An Excursion Train Wrecked.

GLENNs FALLS, N. Y., June 26.-An excursion train was wrecked near here this morning, three cars being ditched. It was at first reported that several lives were lost, but later dispatch says that no one wos killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
Tried For DynamitinR Trout

1Tt0U CUr OyHHmIC1uK 1rOuCs
 CANAAN, June s5.-Maior Reel, of fisherman, was fined $50 and costa in the court at Adams, Mass, yesterday for dynamiting trout brook in that place last April.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
Hope Abandoned.

DUNBAR, Penn.. June 26.-The impris- oned minors have not yet been reached, and hope has been abandoned, although ths rescuers are still working with des- perRtiOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS. " Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges 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. Waterbury Athletic club. Tunxis tribe, I. o. R. M. Waterbury Temperance Reform club. Albion Cricket club.
 Now England Order of Protection. Anssntawae encampment, I. O. OF. Court Shields, A. OF. of A. Frederick Wilhelm lodge, K. of P. Harmony lodge, F. & A. M. DR. 0. W. S FROST, 1s7 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-26

DR. 0. W. S FROST, 137 Bank street.