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Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
Scattering Sheaves.

APRIL 25-Rev. Nc Kinney was buried
at P. NJ at Wines Cemetry.
April 25 to Mr.. and Mrs. Creighton
Heron a daughter
For the last few days we have been
having an abundance of rain. Some
thing the wheat has been needing.
Some farmers in this locality are al
most done planting corn. They may be
too previous.
A heavy frost prevailed the night of
the 26th, which makes the garden sass"
look rather dark Completed for table
use.
One day last week II. McMickeny was
granted pension of $500 per month.
Although he never was wounded by the
enemies of our country. yet he is phys
ical wreck. from sunstroke and its com
plications. and in our opinion the latter
is more dangerous than the former.
Drs Martin and Eddy were TO see Mrs.
Dr. Patterson few days ago. At this
writing she is some better and chances
for recovery more favorable.
= An effort should be made by the citi-
zens of Thomas county to secure the re-
union of northwestern Kansas, at Colby.
Owing to her railroad facilities, her al
most central position. and being justly
entitled to the same. should be consider
ed VOx POPUL.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
A LADY's PERFECT COMPANION.

Our new book by DIR. John H. Dye. one
of New YOrk's most skillful physicians.
shows that pain is not necessary in child
birth. but results from causes easily un-
derstood and overcome 1t clearly proves
thrt any woman may become Il mother
without suffering any pain whatever. 1t
also tells how to overcome and prevent
MOI ming sickness and the many other
evils attending pregnancy. 1t is highly
endorsed by physicians everywhere as
the wife 8 true private companion. Cut
this out; it will save you great pain, and
possibly your life. Send twO-ccnt stamp
for descriptive circulars testimonials and
confidential letter sent in sealed envel-
ope Address FRANK THOMAS & Co. Pub
fishers. Baltimore. Nd
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
A Square Deal For Everybody.

To enable home and land to
visit the farming sections of Minnesota,
North Dakota, South Dakota and Mon
tana the Great Northern Railway Line
will sell excursion tickets. stop over pri
vileges, good for thirty days at One Fare
for the Round trip, on April 22nd, May
Goth, September 9th, September Goth,
and October 14th from St. Paul, Minneap-
oils, Duluth and West Superior.
This will enable purchasers to see the
famous Park Region of Minnesota. the
wonderful Red River Valley. Devils
Lake. the Turtle Mountain. and the
Mouse River Regions of North Dakota;
the rich valleys of the Big Sioux and
James in South Dakota. and the vast fer
tile districts watered by the Missouri
Milk. Teton and Marias Rivers, in the
great Reservation of Montana; no land
grant restrictions or extra costs there in
securing homesteads.
The Great Northern Railway runs three
lines through the Red River Valley. is
the only line to the Turtle Mountains.
has three lines in South Dakota, and runs
the only solid through trains of Palace
Dining and Sleeping Cars. Modern Day
Coaches and Free ColOnist Sleepers to
Fergus Falls. Moorhead. Fargo. Grand
Forks, Crookston, Devils Lake. MinOt,
Glasgow. Chinook, Benton. Great Falls.
Helena and Butte. Montana. 1t is the
only railway in the west owning and
operating its entire superior equipment.
and with solid roadway, 75-pound steel
track. inSures safely, comfort and speed.
Your home agent can sell you excur-
sion tickets to over 500 points on the
Great Northern Railway Line. Maps.
guide books or information concerning
travel or settlement along this line cheer
fully furnished by any agents of the Com
pany. or +. l. Whitney. Gen. Pass. &
Ticket Agent, g. N R'y. ST. Paul, Mimi.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
NOTICE To DELEG4TES.

COLBY. Kans. April ed. 1890
Cores pondence is invited bv the com
mittee on arrangements in relation to
hotel accommodations. etc. during the
convention to be held here MAY Sth.
Any information properly belonging
to the committee will be cheerful,y furn-
ished Address,
l.. l.. FRENCH. Chairman.
Sixth district papers please copy.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
District No. -

Report of District 80. for the month
ending April %. 1890.
Total number enrolled. g.
Average daily attendance. 6.
Number of visitors
Average daily attendance. 6.
Department. 1O0
A GRADE. Ida Earl. 81; Sallie Littell.
81
b GYADE. May Littell. 95: Harry Rich
ards 96: Cecil Littell SO; Earl Williams.
81
{ GRADE. Matte Richards. 20: Glenn
Williams 80: Jasper Liltell 80.
NELLIE HAMILTON. Teacher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
Mother Against Son.

Mrs Alice s. H. Davies of New Ha- ven, has secured judgment in the New York supreme court against her son, Robert k. Davies, for $529, ,772. .99. When John M. Davies died in 1874, he left an estate of $1, ,300,O0O, which was to be invested in United States bonds and first mortgage securities and held in trust for his wife, Mrs Alice S. H. Davies, and his children, among whom were Mrs Charles Farnham, Mrs Edward Titus, and Miss Louisa M. Fanshawe. Mrs Davies and Robert K. Davies were appointed trustees. Mir Davies did most of the actual business, but instead of following the instructions of the will he put the money into his dry goods business in New York. An application was brought to compel the trustees to obey the will and Mrs Davies was com- pelled to turn in her private property to do so. She then brought suit against Robert K. Davies but he has sunk all his money and there is little left to realize On
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
POLICE EOuRT.
Frank Burns Fined For Malicious
 Injury to Private Property.

Frank Burns Fined For Malicious
 Injury to Private Property.
 In the police court this morning Frank Burns was charged with malicious in- jury to private property. Tuesday afternoon Burns went to Earle house, where he was formerly employed as bar tender, and after he had taken his de- parture, it was found that the pipes in the cellar connecting two beer barrels with the bar were punched full of holes. A 12 year-old-girl, who lives in the hotel, testified that she saw Burns cut ting the pipes. Judge Bradstreet i'm posed a fine of $10 and costs amounting in all to $24.63.
 Tuesday morning John Kelly appeared in court with bandage around his head, and swore that he had been assaulted without provocation, by Charles Mar sella. Judge Bradstreet fined the latter $5 and costs. Marsella protested his in. nocence and took an appeal, claiming that Kelly was an entire stranger to him. Yesterday it was learned that the alleged assault was committed by Maurice Sul' livan, and he was arrested. His case was continued until tomorrow. The in dictment against Marsella will probably be quashed.
 Daniel Crowley was before the court for drunkenness again to-day, the fifth time within a year. He was fined SIC and costs. Patrick Gullfoile, for the same offence, was mulcted $1 and costs.
 At the request of his counsel, Attorney O'Neill, the case against B. J. Smith was further continued for two weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
MILITARY OFFICER ARRESTED.
Charged With Defrauding the New
 York Mutual Watch Company.

Charged With Demanding the New
 York Mutual Watch Company.
 Sergeant Thomas F. McKiernan of the Second regiment signal corps, well known New Haven man, was arrested in Bridgeport early last evening by Officer G. L. Hyde, on a warrant charg- ing him with obtaining a watch valued at S3S, from the Mutual Watch com pany of New York.
 The warrant states no details, and George A. Poole, the New Haven agent of the company, who is the principal witness in the case, refused to give very much information on the subject last night. Poole said, however, that Nc Kiernan had been employed as agent for the watch company since January.
 McKiernan was a good salesman and did we'll for the company. Poole says he first suspected McKiernan was dis. honest about two months ago. He would not state the nature of his sus' picion, but said that McKiernan was then sent to Bridgeport, from which place he sent a report of sale made in that city. MT Poole added: ''The watch was sent to McKiernan and he pawned it."
 McKiernan states that the charges are untrue, and claims that in reality the watch company owes him commission: for watches sold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
ROAD BOARD MATTERS.
Another Attempt to Improve the
 Street Sweeping Service.

Another Attempt to Improve the
 Street Sweeping Service.
 At last nights meeting of the board of road commissioners owners of property on Jackson street were given hearing upon the matter of a new grade for the street. Most of those interested did not object to the proposed improvement.
 It was voted to advertise for bids for the paving of Exchange place with Bel gian blocks.
 The street inspector was instructed to open Little brook as it is now closed up and the water backed up in the cellars of several property owners in the vicinity. It was recommended last year that the course of this brook should be diverted down Brook street at cost of $1 ,500 but the recommendation was tabled by the board of aldermen.
 A claim of $2, 900 for injuries received by falling in ditch on Farm street, on June 5, was received from Otto Leue of 300 North Main street. The matter was referred to a committee.
 Acting City Engineer Whitlock was in- structed to produce at the next meeting of the board an estimate of the expense for a sidewalk on Orange street. The necessity of a sewer in this street was also informally discussed, but as the members of the sewer board were not present no action was taken.
 At the last meeting of the board City Engineer Whitlock was instructed to look up in the late City Engineer Weld's records what notes he had made on the grading of Vine street. In compliance with this Mir Whitlock found that MT Weld had estimated the cost of grading Vine street at $435. George S. Abbott has already offered to do the work foI $500. The board recommended to the common council that this street be worked. It was decided to give hearings to property owners on d number ot streets on August 19.
 The unclean condition of the Bank and South Main street pavements was dis cussed. It was unanimously ac knowledged that the work was neg lected. Mayor Baldwin was appointed committee to personally supervise tht cleaning of those two streets for perioC of two weeks as an experiment.
 This morning gang of men armed with brooms were at work under in structions from the mayor, sweeping thu streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Bridgeport is the residence of a num- Der of tennis experts and number of them belong to the Bridgeport Lawn Tennis association, whose grounds are located on Fairfield avenue. Why not have tennis tournament as is done in other cities? There are good players in New Haven, Waterbury, Hartford and other places who would doubtless enter and the fascinating game would be boomed in a substantial manner. All 1t wants is some one to make an extra effort and start the ball rolling.-Bridge- port Standard.
 There will be meeting of the mana gers of the Atlantic association at the Fifth avenue hotel in New York tonight, when matters of importance will come up. Several clubs have not paid dues and these clubs will be hauled over the coals, and the proposed transfer of Washington and Worcester clubs to Harrisburg, Pa, and Providence R. l., will be discussed and acted upon.
 Up to July Il Visner had batted safely in thirteen games and failed but twice in twenty-four games to make a hit. His percentage in the game was 363, with a total of 5S6, he making thirty-six He made five doubles, six triples and two home runs.
 James Mead of New Britain has been recommended to Manager Sutton of the Hartfords by Thomas E.. Burns as a pitcher of promise and who was well worthy of trial in the box.
 Klobedanz and Lachance, one of Wa terbury's best batteries, left yesterday af- ternoon to join the Norwich team.
 Frank Davis, manager of the sports to be held at the Foresters' picnic in An sonia, August 16, has written Co G, for game of ball between the Ansonias and a team from the company. Co G's nine have decided to accept the chal- lenge. Twenty dollars will go to the winner and $10 to the loser. Roger Connor made another home run yesterday likewise a three-bagger and single.
 Campion won yesterdays game fol Worcester by making a home run hit when the bases were filled.
 Esterbrook's injury is a broken bone in his left arm as the resnlt of being hit by pitched ball by Foreman last Mon day, and he will be incapacitated from playing for two or three weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
A scarcitv off Physicians.

Says the New Haven Palladium : Last summer the ministers of Waterbury were criticised for going off on vaca- tions to such an extent that it was diff cult to find one to bury the dead. Are the doctors open to the same rebuke ? A gentleman yesterday, while driving, was stopped by German who excitedly begged him to aid in the work of finding a physician, the Germans daughter, a young married woman, having been suddenly stricken down. It was an emergency case and serious. The two dashed off to the nearest physicians office. He was out. In the next twenty minutes they visited ten other offices. Only three of the eleven were found in their offices. One said he was a ''con- sulting physician, ,"--rarely left the house: another shrugged his shoulders when he heard the location-it was "way down town"-and pleaded business, and the third, who makes the sick his world, , and draws no distinctions, promptly started, and found a grateful neighbor- hood waiting his coming. The accident suggests two thoughts: First, will it be- come necessary to regulate the vacations of our physicians so that too many shall not be away at one time; second, isn't it the part of good physician to drop all business that can possibly wait, when summoned to respond to an emergency case?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
Sailed For Europe.

Charles P. Clark, president of the Consolidated road, sailed for Europe yesterday on the new steamer Columbia, the pride of the Hamburg line. Mir Clark only decided to go abroad a few very nasty. At this season it is necessary to secure staterooms on the favorite steamers several days ahead. Having been unable to secure accommodations on steamers of the English lines, Mir Clark telegraphed yesterday morning to the agent of the Hamburg line and re- ceived immediate answer that he could have the captains room on the Colum- bia. He closed with the offer at once There are no finer quarters on the ship, and Mir Clark considered himself ex- tremely fortunate in securing them. Mir Clark will be abroad about five weeks, and will visit parts of England, France, Belgium and Germany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Two ounE Children Burned to Death
 in Colchester.

Two Young Children Burned to Death
 in Colchester.
 Two children between four and five years old, belonging to Timothy Sulli- van and John Brull of Colchester, set on fire the barn of Patrick Mccarthy on Gillett's hill in that place while playing with fire and perished in the flames.
 Pop Nichols, a we'll known hack driver, was shot in the breast last even ing on entering Coyne's saloon in Shelton to get glass of beer. The shooting is said to be accidental, as Coyne was in the act of examining his pistol which a friend had just returned, and not know ing it was loaded snapped the hammer. The ball struck Nichols in the vicinity of the left breast, but fortunately did not penetrate more than quarter of an inch.
 Jerry Murray of Bethel, tried to repro duce feat of some acrobats Tuesday, and in some unaccountable way broke his right leg in two places.
 Tony Gloriadi, an Italian employed on the railroad between East Norwalk and Saugatuck, while pushing hand car, yesterday afternoon, was struck on the leg and knocked down by another hand car. The car passed over his foot badly mangling it. He was put aboard the next train and taken to the Bridgeport hospital.
 Mrs David Sanford of Naugatuck met with quite an accident recently while on a horse rake. She fell off, dislocating her right elbow, breaking the bone and tearing the fragments.
 Mrs Louisa Beach, of Woodbridge aged 60, was stricken with paralysis on the street in Ansonia this morning. Her condition is critical
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
HEALTH OF THE STATE.
The June Death Rate Lower Than
 the Average For Five Years.

The June Death Rate Lower Than
 the Average For Five Years.
 The mortality statement for June has been received from 166 of 16S towns in Connecticut. There were 90S deaths in the state during the month. This was 70 less than in May, it was 17 less than in June, 1889, and 6S less than the aver age number of deaths in June for the five years preceding the present.
 In the first half of this year the num- Der of deaths was ,014 more than in the first half of 1889, or 957 more than the average of the first half of the five years preceding. This excess was mostly due to the epidemic in January. The death rate was 15.9 for the large towns for the small towns Al and 14.7 for the whole state. Waterbury's death rate was 16.7.
 Deaths from infectious diseases were reported as follows La grippe ,, measles 3, scarlet fever ?, cerebro-spinal fever 15, diphtheria and croup 42, whoOping cough 9, typhoid fever II, diarrhoea 60. Acute diseases of the lungs were less fatal than in any previous month this year, and diarrhoeal diseases more ire quent and fatal.
 In his report Secretary Lindsley says |: It is now the season when cholera in- fantum is most prevalent and most fatal. A few facts below noted, are of special interest.
 Three prominently conspicuous condi- tions are generally necessary to produce cholera infantum. To wit Cows milk a high temperature, and a foul, pol luted atmosphere. Give the most care full attention to cleanliness both within and about the house, that the atmos- phere you live in shall be as pure as possible. But in unsanitary localities individual effort, unless by united and concerted action, avails but little. In such cases the only safety for the bottle fed babies is to protect the milk as re- ceived from the milkmen. It is right to assume that it may be already infect. ed and not fit for babies. Therefore it must be disinfected. That can be most effectively done by heat-by boiling the milk. In hot weather, boil all the milk that the baby takes. The boiling kills the germs. After boiling it must not be exposed to the air or it will become infected again.
 Mothers remember this If your bottle. fed baby has summer diarrhoea, it is be. cause the cows milk you have given it was poisoned by the emanations from the dirty things about you-either the ground about your house is saturated with sewage or your kitchen sinks ol pantries are not kept clean, or what is very common now, the plumbing ir your house is defective and the sewer ail has infected the milk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
HIS WIFE REFUSES TO RETURN.
James sanford of This City, Follows
 Hfs, Wife tC, RI.fd dsrenoV.f

James sanford of This City, Follows
 His Wife to Bridgeport.
 According to the Bridgeport Post, James Sanford of this city, was in Bridgeport yesterday, madder than a wet hen. He was running around look ing for Officer Arnold, but could not find the tall policeman who is known over nearly the whole world. Sanford ran across Officer Ward and to him poured out his troubles. He said that on Monday his wife left him and came to this city where she was stopping with two women who came here some time ago from Waterbury. Sanford said the two women had induced his wife to leave him and he wanted her sent back and the other two women arrested and punished. The three were found at a house on Bank street and all were in vited by the officer to go with him and Sanford to the police station and talk matters over with the chief. The invi- tation was accepted and Sanford went too. On arrival at the police station the chief was absent and all waited for him to come back. Mrs Sanford greeted her husband with "Jim, I'll never live another day with you, for you have beat me and abused me enough" San- ford attempted to deny, but his wife told him there was no use in that, for SilS COulu prove DTutdt GTettluuSIGs
 The two women when asked if they had enticed Mrs Sanford away from her husband emphatically denied the charge and said they did not know that she had left Waterbury until she arrived here and came where they were stopping. One said: "We moved here some time ago and on arrival some of our goods were stolen and sold at a second hand store and now we are accused of steal ing a mans wife. What kind of place is this town anyway. Is this the sort of a reception that all new corners meet with here? We knew Mrs Sanford when she lived in Waterbury and knew that her husband was in the habit of beating and abusing her. She has been married to him four years and don't believe that in that time she has known a days peace. If they want us to go back to Waterbury and answer to the charge of enticing Mrs Sanford away we are ready. hope they will send Chief Egan or Captain Bannon after us, fol they are nice fellows and we would like to talks trip back to Waterbury with | them"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
sLAsHED WITH A KNIFE.
A ColIInsville Fight May Cost One
 Man His Life.

CoLLINsvILLE, July TIA serious stabbing affray occurred here last night, that may result in the death of George Vierring. Yesterday was pay day in the Collins company factory, and last night many of the men became intoxi- cated. Vierring, in company with some of his friends, met gang of Poles in the street and a quarrel ensued, knives being freely used. After the fight Vierring was found on the ground badly done up. Blood was flowing from a dozen wounds. He was removed to his boarding house and medical aid sum- moned. He is badly injured and will probably die. The authorities are mak- vet been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
TERRIBLE HOLOCAUST.
Five Bodies Taken From the Ruins of
 A Turned BuildinR.

QUEBEC, July 17.-At ? o'clock this morning flames were seen issuing from a rear room of building on St Joseph street. The fire department responded promptly, but the flames had gained such headway that the building could not be saved. It is known that many per sons perished in the flames. The bodies of Pierre Mirandi, his wife .and three children, have already been recovered, and it is feared others are lost. A num- Der of people who were visiting the Mirandi family are missing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
Timber Burned Near Chester.

MIDDLETowN, July 17.-Fire was dis covered yesterday afternoon in what is known as "Deep Hollow" near the town of Chester. Investigation showed that the fire was in the woodland of Captain A. H. Gilbert, on which was stored large quantity of cut timber which was recently sold to Gaylord Brothers. Two hundred railroad ties and nearly 1000 cords of timber were destroyed. The heat was so intense that it was necessary to let the fire burn itself out,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
A BRIDGEPORT DOCTOR KILLED.
Struck By a Train On the HOusatonic
 Road To-Day.

BRIDGEPORT, July 17.-Dr A. E. E. Falken of this city, met with a horrible death to-day. While out driving his carriage was struck by the passenger train on the Housatonic road, due in this city, from the north, at 10 o'clock, near the North avenue crossing. The wagon was smashed into kindling wood and Dr Falken was almost instantly killed. His body was not mu- tilated, but several bones were broken. The horse escaped uninjured. Several persons have been killed where the &C., cident occurred. Dr Falken was 50 years of age and resided at 355 State street. His family are summering in the White Mountains,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-17
Stamford Business Men Alarmed

STAMFORD, July 1.-The determina- tion of the Yale & Towne company to close their factory causes considerable uneasiness in town. Ire company paid out in wages about $50, ,000 a month and
 he merchants look upon the shut down as a serious blow to the town. Presi- dent Towne is about to sail for Europe and the factory will probably be closed until his return.