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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18

Judgement for the City in the Case
 Against William Schmitz.
 The supreme court decided two cases yesterday-one 8 Waterbury case and the other the famous New Haven court house case, where the building is already down. They were as follows:
 City of Waterbury vs. William Schmitz-This was a suit to foreclose a se~er lean on property located on Jeff rey alley. The defendant claimed that the complaint should set out all the acts necessary to make the lein valid one. The complaint in fact only alleged that the assessment was made under -nd by authority of the charter and ordinances of the city" The court held this allega- tion sufficient. Opinion by Carpenter Judge.
 Eli Whitney and others vs. City of New Haven-This was a suit for an in junction against the demolition of the old state house at New Haven. The SUI perior court made a finding of the facts and reserved the case for the advice of the supreme court. The judges now hold that the petition should be granted Opinion by Prentice Judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
HEALTH OF THE STATE.
Nearly 600 Less Deaths in February
 Than in January.


 Than in January.
 The mortality statement for February has be en received from all the 16S towns in Connecticut. There were 1889 deaths IL the state during the month. This was 559 less than in January, it was 167 more than in February, 1889, and 145.2 more than the average number of deaths in February for the five years proceeding the present.
 The death-rate for the large towns F. small towns 17.6, and 17.2 for the whole state.
 The deaths from zymotic diseases were 142, being 13. 1 per cent. of the total mortality against 12.2 per cent. in Jan uary.
 Almost all the zymotic diseases were less fatal than in January. The most marked differences however are noted in the fatal results from diseases of the lunge-especially ypneumonia-the death from that cause being only TIT in Feb ruary against 396 in January. Bronchitis caused 39 less deaths and consumption 67 less, than in the previous month. No one has offered any other explanation of this remarkable disparity on the number of deaths to consecutive months from the same diseases. than the depressing influence of the prevailing epidemic called influenza or la grippe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
POLICE COURT.
Five Victims in the Prisoners Pen
 This Morning.

TlNo thc ATiSoheFS f@en
 This Morning.
 When the police court opened this morning the prisoners box held five vic tims One or two presented counten- ances which were not natural, by any means.
 William Baldwin was the first name called. and as he failed to answer, his bonds were tarfeited.
 George Meyers, you are accused of stealing two hams from the store of Lil- ley, Swift X Co.,, are you guilty or not guilty"
 Guilty" was the reply.
 Attorney Root, who appeared for Mey- CTS, made a strong plea for clemency. Meyers has very bad record and IS been engaged in several burg laries for which he has served time both ln iail and ate prison. He was fined $5 and costs, with 10 days in jail.
 "Thomas Rees and David Rees, you are both charged with breach of the peace and drunkenness?'
 Guilty" was the reply from both.
 What was the trouble about, David:" II owed Thomas some money and we quarrelled about it..
 Thomas you are fined & without costs for breach of the l.eace, and sen tence suspended for drunkenness. David you can pay the lme."
 David had S4. .95 and was allowed to depart to hunt up the extra cents, and find some money to pay the fine of Thomas.
 "Michael Coyle, you are charged with assault on Catherine Coyle."
 Not guilty, sir. /"
 "Catherine, did he strike you?'
 "He did, your honor, an1 there are the marks to prove it."
 Does he work"
 ''He has not worked since before lent. He was out all night and came home quarrelsome and struck me-"
 A fine of S5 and costs was imposed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
HAIL! POSTMASTER DoHERrY.
An Independent Who Believes to tho
 VictOrs Belong the Spoils.

An Independent Who Believes to tho
 Victors Belong the Spoils.
 To Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 Hail Postmaster Doherty. Such is the greeting rendered our new post master. How different that extended to the recently appointed town house keeper. Both appointments are due to the same causes, and while neither ap- pointee is expected to surpaes his pre- decessor in ability or integrity the changes have been called for by politi- cal exigencies. It will not avail any thing to review the political records of either men. Both have been active workers in their respective parties and are of course entitled to reward, for as such we must consider all political offices, however great or small. The public has been favored with many ad- verse criticisms on Mir Thompson's ap- continent, and would be led to believe that he is not fitted for the position whether mentally. morally or physically it is difficult to determine. Would 1t not be fair to wait until he has been tried before he is condemned.
 INDEPENDENT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
LOCAL. LIN Els,

Cabbages, squashes and fresh cucum- bers at Ladd's, South Main street.
 TRY PHELAN's soc Tea. It is actually fine. p East Main street, Platt block.
 Go to the Union Tea Company, for good tea, coffee and spices, No 72 South Main street.
 Bring your repairing to LAKE, STRoBEL c Co, the jewellers. Nothing is too diff hCult for them to handle and every job is warranted, at and Exchange place
 Kelly the Baker says that the supply and demand govern the price of the article. The discontinuance of the lenten fast has le4sened the demand for eggs and the great supply of spring eggs 'n the market has caused the price to drop to sixteen cents dozen at Kelly's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Islands Across the Sea 5

hAhOS <ACrOeS the sea-
 At the opera house last night a very large crowd witnessed one of the best performances of the season. "Hands Across the Sea" is an interesting play and deserves the success it is meeting. It is melodrama, but without the over wrought situations that characterize most plays of this class. The story is interesting and holds the attention of the audience closely, while the serious part is pleasantly relieved by an enter taining strain of light comedy well brought out by the company. The drama was confied to the care of artists of high order of talent, and the scenic requirements were fulfilled, evidently at no small expense, with accuracy and ar tistic discernment. The entertainment will be repeated this evening.
 "Daddy Nolan''
 Daniel Sully's new play, Daddy No- lan," was produced at the opera house last night. where it was warmly received The play is sequel to The Corner Gro cery, and is built upon the same model, telling in an unpretentious way the sto- ry of Daddy Nolan's reduction from af- fuence to poverty, through the forgery of his name by his son; his trials and sorrows as a poor junkman, and the sub sequent happiness of all by the sons re- turn in time to save the father from prison and replace him in his former position of independence.-Exc At the opera house tomorrow evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

EV Secretaries are requested to send in the dates bf meetings of societies. lodges and clubs snd tn notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights
 Meetings This Evening. First division, A 0. H.
 Daughters of St Geor @. Council of Chosen Erie nds. La ,cete St Jean Baptiste. Social meeting, Y. NJ. c. L. A. S-dxwlck Guard Drill. Comstock lodge, K. of P. Fraternity lodge, No l45, I. G. O. F. Nosahogan lodge, No 21. I. O. o. P. Waterbury lodge, No 5, A. O. U. W, Freuudschafts lodge, No 8, o. D. H. S. Anchor lodge. No 40, N. E. o. P. Court Meany's Pride, 0. Of F. Court Falcon, A. o. F. of A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
SUPERIOR COURT,
Decisions Rendered in Number of
 Cases To-Day.

Judgments were rendered in the fol- lowing cases in the superior court this morning: In the case of Chittendon vs Judson, the demurrer of the defendant was sustained. In the case of the Water bury savings bank vs Catherine Kitty, judgment was rendered for the defend ant. In the case of P,McMahon and oth- CTS vs the city of Waterbury, judgment was rendered for MT McMahon to recov- CT $1 ,OOO, and Dr Cook and D. II. Tier ney. the other plaintiffs, $4OO each.
 Three divorces were granted o-day as follows:
 Melinda Ball from Francis Ball, on the ground of habitual intemperence.
 Louisa M. Frazier from Ezra G. Fra zier, on the ground of adultery peti- tioners name changed to Louisa M Wrigley.
 Lucretia Shepard from Edward E. Shepard. for habltual intemperance.
 This afternoon arguments were made in the case for malpractice brought by William Heriot against Dr Robbins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
A Finish Fight Postponed

BLOOMINGTON, Ill March 1S-The finish fight between Billy" Myer and Jack" Hopper, of New York, arranged for May l at Fort Worth, Texas, has b cen postponed to date subsequent to Nov. :, the date of Myers finish fight with Andy Bowen before the West End Ath letlc Club. at New Orleans La. This was done at Myers request, the Streator lad fearing that some accident might possibly prevent his meeting the New Orleans light weight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
Caught in the elevator

ROCKVILLE. March 19.-Max Andre, a boy 15 years old, employed in the elevator about noon yesterday, and re- ceived internal injuries, which it IS feared may prove fatal. He was at tempting to pass through door used to take freight to the elevator. and was caught between the door and the side ol the elevator
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
A Terryville Man Receives Probabl
 Fatal Injuries.

John Reinalder, who lives in Terry vile, started out about s o'clock, yester day evening, from his home to pay a grocers bill. He walked along on the track of the New York & New England road and did not hear an east bound freight train, which overlook and struck hin, cutting off both legs a little below the knee. He was brought to Hartford on the 9:20 p. m. train, and has been con scious most of the tune since the acc ident occurred. He has a family. His hurts are probably fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
E1. J. FINN
 13 East Main St. Irving Block
FOR SALE.

\ house and lot on the corner of High an N Orenge streets. Must be sold at once. As he residence just north, being the same place il which Thomas Conlon formerly lived. Will b' n OakAil'e. It will be sold at bargain. Ss, hat place No 221 E ,st Main street, See thos' 'uildng lots on Laurel stLeet, Taylor avenu' 70 n Plot and Simonsville and in fact al! part: the town. Just To k at those places frontin rankin and Denny streets. A beautiful g. a hore cottage of eleven rooms in the center q .ia.iison, Conn, with 1-2 acres of land. It ear the academy, church and park and is we. inOwn b the Waterbury people as the T. .nn Conn., a very large lot in the best location il 'wn. In Ansonia, Conn, a house of rooms m haple street will be closed out at low igur. Inuses, farms and woodlands for sale in all di .ections. Inquire at
 D. H. Tierney's Real Estate Office
 l31 BANK STREET,
 Tierney's Block, Waterbury, Coun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18

The Tiger at 6l Grand street attracts great attention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
An Artistic Triumph.

City hall was crowded to the doors last evening by large and enthusiastic audience of 22O0 which assembled to greet the Sacred Heart church choir. All former entertainments were easily eclipsed, and the remark of one young admirer that we are the people, may be certainly ly applied to the ladies and gentlemen who took part in the entertainment.
 The brilliant first part scene which in- troduced the "Cruiskeen Lawn Club was pleasant surprise to all lovers of music and mirth, and brought forth the music of Ireland in all Its grandeur and beauty, from Let Erin Remember the Days of Old' to loft in the Silly Night" The happy conversational bon mots introductory to the music, were well received, as was also the mirth. pro- vo<ing appearance of the Hedge School Master" Thomas Shea. The acting both Tn the school scene and the drama was all that could be desired, and leaves pleasant memories. Miss Emma Far rell made quite a hut in the Little Hedge School song, and James Strong $ rich tenor was heard to good advantage in ''killaloO." In fact the "Cruiskeen Lawn Club" was a new departure in the concert Ine, and one of the neatest and prettiest evey seen Tn Waterbury.
 The presentation of the great Irish drama, Kathleen Mavourneen." has never been equaled by home talent, and gsserved the generous applause given. The bright star of the evening was cer- tainly Mrs Wm Bergin, who, in the title of Kathleen, surprised and delighted her many admirers in her finished acting iu the many difficult scenes of the play Her introduction of the Swing Song" with little Lulu Wolff in the first act, was happy and pleasing and brought down the house, The Bernard Kavan- augh Of MT Thomas David was also an
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18

27S Dozen Fine Tricora Corsets in Ecru. White and Drab, over fifty different styles, all handsomely embroidered glove fitting, all sizes from IS to 3O
 59c worth $l.OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18

Da. 0. ". $ Faosr, lo. Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18

750 Dozen Birdseye's Best Grade Tricora Corsets, the best fitting goods known. Every pair warranted for twelve months not to break down or roll up over the hips, extraordinary value,
 75c worth $1.25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18

450 Dozen Whalebone Corsets in White, Drab and Black, double bones over the hips, perfect fitting
 S9c worth 65c,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
CORSE3'TS
Enormous Sale of 2 800 Dozen of Ladies and Mi:~ rs'
 COrsets at
BARRETT'S,
 55 BANK STREET.

Don't :ail to see this monster display of Corsets. know you never seen anything like it. Now is your time if you want to save money. The following are a few of the many bargains you can get here during this great sale.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-01
Jim Ponoa,s Gun.

No sketch of st. Augustine would
be complete without some account of
James Ponce, Familiarity called Jim,
the famous guide and hunter, to
whom every trail and lurking place
of deer, bear and other game, for
many miles, are as familiar as his
own domicile.
Indeed, this intimate knowledge of
the country extends overa great part
of eastern Florida. Mr.. Ponce is
about so years of age. He still uses
q muzzle loader, with the old powder
horn and shot pouch slung over his
shoulder, and there is veto be found
the sporting tourist, with his elegant
breech loader, who will bring home
as much game as the hunter with the
rusty muzzle loader, which he always
carries ready for use on his Mexi-
can saddle in front.
His record now shows over 1000
deer, and of bears nearly 400. Mr..
Ponce can initiate the call of any
bird or animal so perfectly that he
always gets an answer from the for
est dweller.-Forest and Stream.
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RobbIng a Safe.

A nigh6 Waterman who was en-
ployed to protect a jewelry store in
Denver against theravages of thieves
was neatly outwitted by the no.
torious Billy Forester some years
before his death. The firm carried
an immense stock of gems, and kept
them in a large, old fashioned safe.
Forester had by long years expe-
rience become SO familiar with safes
OF that pattern that he could tell
when to reverse and when to turn
the knob forward, by placing his ear
close to the door above the comb
nation, and in this way he could
open TIE safe in a short time. By
taking a wax impression of the KEY.
hole he made key for the front
door. Having previously located
the safe in the store he was now
ready to begin. 1t was cold, snowy,
stormy night, about 10 O'Clock and
Forester walked up to the store
with an air of ownership and
unlocked the door. He carried a
small sample case in his hand. Go
ing in, he turned up the gas in the
rear of the store and then shook down
the stove. He leisurely worked the
combination to the safe, and in less
than half an hour he had before him
thousands of dollars worth of costly
Jewels and gold watches. At this
very interesting point the night
Waterman came in.
"Good evening"" said the cordial
burglar as he continued to remove
valuables from the safe to his sample
case. "Come back to the fire and
warm yourself; it is very cold out to-
night"
The patrolman allowed that it was,
and sauntered back to the stove.
"I'm packing up my samples,
went on the thief suavely. "Going
out on the road in the morning, and
thought l would get ready tonight.
Therel isn't that beauty" he ask
ed, holding out an elegant Jurgensen
for the Waterman to examine.
In this way Forester packed over
$4,000 worth of gems and watches
into his sample case, chatting cheer
fully with the night Waterman all the
while.
AS he was about to close the sam
pie case he stopped suddenly as if
struck by happy thought, and then
picked up very pretty ring. Turn
ing to the Waterman he asked him
if he had q wife. The Waterman had,
and with a careless laugh Forester
tossed him the ring, saying: Give
her that, and tell her it is mark of
appreciation for the faithful services
rendered by her husband.
The brilliant guardian of other
peoples property was delighted, and
was unusually wide awake all the
rest of the night. 1t was not until
next morning that he became aware
of the hoax that had been practiced
upon him. Forester by that time
was we'll out ofthe way, and this con-
nection with the robbery was not dis
covered till a few days before his
death, when he confessed Tx,
change.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-01

When clergyman finds himself in
a dilemma, says the London Tele-
graph, he does well to take the con-
gregation into his confidence. The
pastor of q subuI ban parish assembled
the pulpit the other evening to preach
his mcknight sermon, but when he
opened his manuscript covers he
found, to his horror, that the dis
course he had brought with him was
not the one he intended to deliver
but was what he had preached to
the same congregation on the pre-
vious Sunday. He did not feel equal
to an ex-tempore Grafton, and, firm
~ convinced that honesty is the best
policy, he faced the stern facts of the
situation boldly. Without circum.
locution he told his expectant hearers
exactly what was his difficulty,
and then left them to recover
from the effects of their surprise.
A moment later a surpliced fig
ure might have been seen hurrying
to the vicarage close by, and before
many minutes had elapsed the par
son, breathless but triumphant,
again assembled the pulpit to enforce
the moral and spiritual lessons en-
bodied in the homily he had accident
ally left at home.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-01
Age of the Species,

Although there is some relation be-
tween size and longevity, the dura-
ton of the period of growth and
length of life being, speaking general,
ly, longest in the largest animals,
there is no fixed relation between the
two. The largest organisms live the
longest, some trees reaching an age
of 6 900 years, and some animals, as
whales, several centuries. And after
the maturity is reached, larger an
finals require longer time to secure
the preservation of the species. The
explanation of this, as pointed out
by both Leuckhart and Herbert
Spencer, is that 1.-The absorbing sur
face of an animal only increases as
the square Of it's length, while it's size
increases as the cube, and it therefore
follows that the longer an animal be-
comes the greater will be the difficulty
experienced in assimilating any
nourishment over and above that
which it requires for it's own needs,
and therefore the more slowly will it
produce itself.-Longman's.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-01
A Canary Taught to Speak,

The landlord OF a public house in
Birmingham is the owner of a re-
markable canary. 1t can speak sew
eral words with fluency and clear
ness. This is very rare faculty for
d canary to possess, although there
has been at least one other in
stance. represent prodigy is a fine
young cock bird, and attained his
accomplishment under the tuition of
an Indian paroquet, with whom he
was placed in close and secluded
championship. He would listen with
head inclined to one side, and with
the profoundest attention. Prompt
ed by spirit of emulation, he es-
sayed to utter a few magic words
himself-Pall Mall Gazette.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-01
Military Discipline.

A group of army men were discuss
Ing the other day the reverence which
Gen. Sheridan at all times exhibited
toward Gen. Grant. To illustrate
this trait of Gen. Sheridan's one OF
the company related the following
incident:
"'Gen. Grant and Gen. Sheridan
we're travelling III a steamboat to-
gether, accompanied by other Off
GERS. Among the passengers was a
young Englishman who frequently
used to take n hand at poker with
the distinguished travellers. The linn
it usually was fifty cents. On one oc-
casion the Englishman wanted to
pet upto liglak q cigar, and requested
Gen. Sheridan to play his hand,
which consisted of four Jacks pat,
for him. On the Englishman's re-
turn he asked how his hand had
PANIED out.
"Oh, said Sheridan, the General
(meaning Grant, bet me fifty cents
and called him and won you the
pot
"The Englishman looked at him
in amazement, and then suffered
out:
"'Weil, I've heard of military dis
cipline, but Pm hanged if l ever
heard of it going that far. '"-Wash-
ngton Letter.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-01
Smoking on the Street,

Cigars were never made to be
smoked on street cars or on the
broad boulevards of q city when a
gentleman is with a lady. Yet it is a
common occurrence to see a man
walking with a we'll dressed woman
and putting smoke from the weed into
the faces ofother pedestrians. After
dinner and in the house is the proper
time and place to smoke and really
enjoy a good cigar. A gentleman OF
this city, who had been in the habit OF
buying expensive cigars and smoking
them in the open air, discovered that
he did not appreciate them so much
she did the post pradial smoke. He
turned over q new leaf and bought a
quantity of cheap cigars to smoke
while in the street, and saved his good
and expensive brand for home con-
sumption. According to his expert
ence there isno appreciable difference
in the street between a three-for-fvc
cent cigar and one of three-for-a-dol
Washington Post.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-01
TaiIors and Mems Legs,

So far as the legs are concerned,
the tailors declare that very few men
have perfectly formed legs. Not only
is one leg apt to be longer than the
other, but they are very apt, indeed,
to be bowed. If the case is not a
bad one the tailor can cut the trou-
sers so that the outer seam of the
garment below the knees will hang
perfectly straight and the fullness of
the trousers will come on the inside
of the leg. Men have been known to
have one leg bowed and the other
straight. Knock kneed men are the
most difficult to f1t.-Philadelphia
Times.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-01
TaIkIng About smart DOGS.

"You talk aboutyoursmartd dogs"
said Detective Hays, the other day,
in conversation with party of
sportsmen, "but / had a setter once
that was one of the mostremarkable
and best trained dogs that | ever
knew. / had him in New Orleans
once and was at the ST. Charles Ho-
tel. One morning, when / came down
from breakfast, saw my dog squat
ted in the middle of the Office floor
"pointing" to the clerks desk. He
had the true position of the setter in
a quail brush. Quite an admiring
crowd was gather around him won
dering what he was up to. i walked
up to the desk, feeling certain that
my dog scented game. / saw moth
ing, however, and was just about to
chide the animal when, happening to
glance on the register, ! saw this: A
Partridge Oh, but that was a smart
dog!"-Kansas City Times.