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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
AFTER MANY YEARS.
Life Prisoner VIII Again Breathe
Free Air on Christmas Day.

A Life Prisoner VIII Again Breathe
Free Air on Christmas Day.
Among the prisoners recently freed by
the state board of pardons was George
Hudson, a negro and native of the Island
of st Helena. He was an English
sailor and was sentenced twenty one
years ago to imprisonment for life. His
offense was rape committed in Bridge
port. The British government, through
it's consul at New York ,petitioned for bis
release, and promised to take charge of
the prisoner and send him directly to st
Helena. He was pardoned on that con-
dition. For the pardon, however, he
was indebted to the efforts of r. S.
Hicks of Stafford, who faithfully car.
ried out promise made to aid him. He
travelled through New Haven county,
saw every juryman who could be found,
also the judge, the complainant in the
case and every court officer who had a
part in the case that was to be found,
also securin the interest of the English
consul in the case. The result was such
a presentation of the case that the board
of pardOns were moved to a considGra-
ton, it being the first instance of the
pardon of a life prisoner since the board
was instituted. Hudson had by good
conduct won the good will of all the Off
GERS Of the prison and Of all the pris-
onerS. The evidence under which he
peared to be a case where the race pre-
judices that existed in the eos counted
against him. The work done in his be-
half by Mr. Hicks was q great one and
purely benevolent. Hudson starts fol-
his home on Christmas day, and will en-
deavor to look up his family, from
whom he has not heard in 90 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
TIMELY TOPICS.

Lake Strobel & Co have an unusually
fine line of goods for holiday gifts.
Space forbids any description. II you do
not see what you want in their show
windows, go into the store, and you will
receive polite attention.
The well known grocery house of w.
N. Ladd is doing . brisk business just
now. The old man feels the extra work,
but as "old forms go trooping past" he
feels his youthful spirits rise again to
meet the occasion. Many much young.
er man would have to hustle to keep up
with him. All the good things requisite
for your Christmas fare may be found
here.
skating that we have had for Q long
time, and large number W II be able to
enjoy it on the best make Of skates, the
prices being SO much lower than for
merly. Don't omit a pair of skates for
your boy, while you are making your
purchases. P. J. Bolan, IA Bank street.
E. L. Amrock. the 151 South Main
street new dealer in bottled wines, alas,
porter, etc for family use, has made every
preparation to meet the expected demand
at this season. He has rich imported
and domestic sherries, port and madeira,
also medium and low priced goods. bot
tied ale, porter, and lager. Give him a
call.
At L. F. Hasse's, III Bank street many
holiday buyers may find just the article
they want for a present to a friend.
Outfits for artists, professional or anna
teuF. Oil and water colors, brushes,
plaques, etc, also fire screens, picture
frames, easels, etc.
We have an idea that Kelly the baker
likes to work, so that now he must be in
an extremely blissful state of mind as he
is kept flying from one to the other Of
his three stores, to see that the supplies
of good things are not exhausted BY the
heavy drains made upon them at this
season. Tons of candy have been made
by him for the holiday season.
Be sure and visit the Waterbury Fur
niture company's store before Christ
mas. 1t will pay.
Children's muffs from 70 cents UP, at
Judsop's, Three fine Persian capes left,
reduced to $25 each.
w. J. Cassidy, room 10, Platt's block,
offers to lease farm of 1870 acres, well
stocked, on reasonable terms.
Wine, brandy, port, whiskey and gin
for the holidays, at 30 cents a bottle, al
the New York liquor warehouse,7 Grand
street.
If you are undecided what to buy fol
holiday gifts for your friends or rela'
tives, the list of articles published by
Miller &c Peck in another column may
help you out. :z...> .s
Holly, Nistletoe, wreaths, etc, fol
Christmas, at Snow the florists store, q
Exchange place.
Clothing cleaned, dyed and repaired
in the best manner, at lowest prices, at
20 Jefferson street, Metropolitan dye
works.
Fine groceries, fruits, vegetables and
canned goods Of all kinds, at J, B. Val.
lees, II Grand street. Headquarters fol
pure Canada maple syrup.
Christmas presents for young and old,
male and female, at Dennis Hawley's,
Exchange Place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Thirteen Boys RroRk Through tho Ice
Mt the Same Time.

Thirteen Boys RroRk Through tho Ice
at the same Time.
There came near being q terrible loss
Of life by drowning in the Housatonic
river above the dam in Birmingham yes.
terday afternoon. A number Of small
boys were skating on theice, fortunately
near the shore, when about thirteen OF
them fell through, most Of them going
under the water. Enough men were in
the vicinity to rescue all Of them. One
of the number named Albert Clark had
been carried almost under the ice when
rescued. The sight Of the little fellows
clinging to the broken ice and crying fol
help, was pitiful. The accident did moi
deter others from continuing the sport
although in the face of the same danger.
While skating on Lake Whitney Satu.
day afternoon Charles Ives and Miss Ida
Launder of New Haven broke through
the ice and would have drowned had not
William Lovelace, a student, and others
summoned by him, pulled the unfortu.
mates from the water. Miss Laundel
tainted as soon as she was rescued.
Saturday afternoon s. w. Chandler, a
letter carrier off duty for a few hours
rescued Miss Kittie Coyle and Miss Lille
Leary from Dickermah pond in New
Haven, both young ladies having skated
into an air hole.
John Blddy, Hungarian, was
seriously injured at the Belknap Manu-
featuring company's factory in Bridge
port Saturday night, by the bursting Of
an emory wheel on which he was work
ing. His face was terribly decorated
He now lies at the hospital in a semi
conscious condition with the chances fol
his recovery favorable.
T;zz;a Orn,ond of Pridpanort apec
seventsen years, attempted suicide by
humping into the harbor Saturday after
noon. She became respondent owing
to the fact that a young man Who hGo
been keeping company with her hac
transferred his affections to another
girl. Two boys fshed her safely out Of
the water. The would-be suicide has
quite a mania for ending her life, Satur'
day being the third time she has at
tempted to commit suicide. The first
time she took an overdose of poison
and the second time attempted to jumE
into the harbor, but was prevented, hel
clothing catching on nail.
At 12 o'clock or thereabouts yesterday
pedestrians on Howard street at the in
tersection Of Pequot avenue in New Lon
don, were Mortified to see man staggel
on the railroad bridge crossing the
and then tumble head foremost to the
street below, where he lay motionless
A couple of men hurried to pick him
I'D. but it was an almost lifeless body
thew took hold of. The fall had broken
the mans neck and in a few minutes he
was dead. The man was Thomas Ken
nedv, a laborer, aged 80. His home
was in Torrington, but he had beer
working in New London for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
AMUsEMENTa.
"a silent Partner.n

A Silent PartnOr.o
ga Silent Partner" was given last
evening for the first time in Philadel-
phia. It is by q talented young newspaper
man named Herbert Hall Winslow. The
incidents aud situations are very funny,
and in its way one of the funniest con-
ceits that has ever been seen for some
time, and the performance scored a
most emphatic E.---Philad0lphia Rec
ord. At the opera house Christmas
afternoon and evening.
ssKajanka."
"Kajanka" will be presented at the
opera house Friday night. Speaking oil
the spectacle an exchange says
''Kajanka" 10, to repeat it, gorgeous, and
those who wish to witness an example
of the present limit of the scenic artist.
abilities should not fail to witness thil
grand spectacle.
PIncus' Casino Theatre.
Suns Faptasma company and Littlc
Chip will hell the boards at the casino
theatre for week beginning tonight
The prices will be 10, 20 and 80 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
ANOTHER BURGLARY.

John II. FruIn's Saloon on Bank
Street Visited Last Night.
The saloon of John H. Fruin. at 189
Bank street, was visited by burglars last
night. Three kegs of lager were taken.
The robbers effected an entrance by pry-
ing open the door leading to the cellar
in the rear. William Fruin says that he
was in the saloon about o'clock last
night fixing the fire, and found every
thing all right. He does not know
whether the thieves visited the bar room
or not as nothing is missed. Local
talent is suspected of doing the work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
Words Fail us,

We intended to advertise our Holiday
Goods in this space but as we look at our
entire store crowded with every descrip-
ton of Christmas and New Years gifts.
we see how futile our efforts would be to
give an adequate idea of what our stock
comprises. We can only say that the
magnificent and superior line Of goods we
are this season displaying is the result OF
careful attention and experience of what
goods prove most desirable as gifts. Oul
store is perfect Paradise for seekers Of
Holiday Goods. The display is well worth
seeing, as it surpasses in magnitude and
variety any heretofore shown. Our line
OF Persian Silver goods is specially attrac
tive, being entirely new and novel
I. CHASE.
ARCADE BUILDING.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
lNCEND1ARrEs AT WORK AGAIN.
Danbury Has Two FIrae In One Nigh
and IL Much Excited


and is Much Excited.
DANBURY, December 22.-While the
fire was in progress in this city Saturday
night whereby Osborne Bros lost $685.
000Iand the Housatonic railroad 10.000,
a second fire, also of lncendiary origin,
occurred.
1t destroyed the large box factory of
Green & Beebe; two story double
house, with three barns adjoining, be-
longing to George Barnum the foundry
and half the machine shop belonging to
G. Ell. Reid, all on Maple avenue. The
alarm was sounded while the fremen
were still at work on the ruins of the
first fire, about 500 feet distant.
Both fires were in what il called the
''frebug district" The fire was started
with the oily waste that has been used in
all the incer diary fires here during the
past three years. The saturated waste
was used abundantly between the barns
and the box shop, and several who ar.
rived early at tho fire obtained plenty of
it.
Before the hose and steamer could be
transferred from the first fire, the
second one had gained great Roadway.
The firemen directed their efforts
toward saving the surrounding dwell
ings which are thickly clustered there.
The losses are as follows Green &
Beebe, $4,000 g. H. Reid, $1,000
George Barnum, on house, $1,000 on
barns and contents, 5000. The total
loss from the two fires will reach $70,-
900, on which the insurance is about
$4,000.
Shortly after the first fire Officer
Drummin arrested Fritz Beal on suspi-
cion, and some chemicals were found at
his house. He is well educated, and is
considered peculiar. The excitement in
the city has been intense all day.
Crowds have visited the ruins, and the
police have been increased in the infest
ed district.
There was no evidence against Bea.
and he was released this morning. 1t il
understood that detectives from New
York will be engaged to work upon tbs
case and that the reward for the arres
of the firebugs will be increased from
81, 900 to sc, 600,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
REIGN OF TERROR.
The Mad Dog Scare Spreads to New
Milford.

The Mad DOG Scare Spreads to New
Milford.
NEW MILFORD, December 22-People
in the Merryall district of this town are
all worked up over q mad dog scare.
Some time ago stranger dog made it's
appearance in that section and acted in
a singular manner. He bit a dog be-
longing to Archie Marsh. Afterwards
the dog was found dead in the woods.
A short time later Marsh's dog began to
act strangely, and would snap and bite
at everything. The animal continued to
grow worse until Saturday when he was
killed. Before he was killed he had
bitten four other dogs and one man
How many dogs were bitten by the first
one is not known, This uncertainty has
caused good deal of trouble and not 9
little excitement. Children are being
kept away from school by their parents
during the reigh of terror.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
Excitement in Kilkenny.

KILKENNY, Dec 22.-The election con-
test wakes warmer as the day advances
and the widest excitement is seen
everywhere. Parnell and Redmond are
riding from booth to booth and are
being cheered all along the line. The
McCarthyites left everything in the
hands of the police and are doing the
bidding of the clergy. There has been
no outbreak.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
EMBEZzLRMENT IN MERIDEN
A Republican Councilman and Society
Leader Gone Wrong.

"A R0DU bIIOan COuhCIIInaH WlU BOCIOUJ
Leader Conc Wrong.
MER1DEN, Dec 22.-The business COM
munity was startled to day upon learn
ing that John Watson, head bookkeeper
and cashier of the Meriden Silver Plate
company was an embezzler. Secretary
Curtiss of the company confronted Wat
son with the evidence of his guilt last
Friday. He left the Office that noon for
home and has not since been seen.
Experts are at work upon the books and
the amount of the defalcation is not yet
known. Watson is 40 years Of age and
member of the Home club, the Tennis
club and the Red Men, and is a republi-
can councilman from the third ward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22

OwEnsBoRo, Ky, December 22.-As the
steamer Big Sandy was coming up the
river last night between Evansville and
Newberg, a terrible fight occurred be-
tween the cook and the colored deck
hands. The head cook drew a revolver
and shot four of the colored men. One
was killed instantly and two were
seriously injured. The murderer is in jail
here,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
nEarIrurR AND DING.
The Unfortunate Condition OF Fred
NJ. Os0ranaky.

NJ. Os0ranSky.
Fred M. Oseransky, young man who
for several years has sold jewelry in Wa
terbury and surrounding towns, is lying
at the point of death at his home on
Canal street, being in the last stage Of
consumption. He is in destitute circum-
stances and, but for the kindness of DIR
Holmes in attending him free of charge,
and of other friends in doing little acts
of kindness the young mans condition
would be pitiabls in the extreme. NJ.
II. Was, the Grand street tobacconist
has taken charge of the boys stock, con-
sisting of small articles of jewelry, and
would like to dispose of the goods at
once for his benefit. The case 10 one
that should enlist sympathy and no
doubt there are many who will spend q
dollar to add little something to the
last days of the unfortunate young man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
unrnlY Italians.

italians employed on the Newark res
ervoir being built near New Canaan, be-
came angry because George Queen, their
boss, failed to pay them promptly and
furnish them food. and they locked him
nm in q shanty into which they enticed
him. A deputy sheriff released Queen
and the ringleaders Will PROBABLY be ar
rested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
nineteen Years in Sing sing.

NEW YORK, Dec 22.-Charles Jackson,
the printer, who killed Mamie Murphy
in a saloon on Ninth avenue several
months ago, was to-day sentenced to
guilty of manslaughter in the first de-
gree,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
p. T. Barnun.s Condition.

BRIDGEPORT, Dec 22.-The condition
of P. T. Barnum this morning was un-
changed. He has been improving if
anything for the past two days and last
night rested comfortable. He is still at.
tended by DIR LOOMS Of New York.
His friends have hopes that he will re.
cover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
Thief Captured In Hartford.

HARTFORD, Dec 22.-The thief who
robbed and set fire to the store of
Clarence D. Strickland in Marlboro last
Thursday, was captured in this city to-
day, while trying to secure the goods,
which had been shipped here. He is a
rag picker named Max Superior.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
One Of The Largest Stocks
Watches and Diamonds
In the state can be found at
P, ], STRAINS,
90 Bank Street.

Solid Gold Watches from 500
upwards, and 500 to select
from, Diamond Rings, Studs,
Lace Pins and Sleeve Buttons
from $15 to $500 and upwards.
Ladies' and Gents Stone Rings,
consisting of finest selected Ru-
bies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Intag-
los, Tiger Eye and Onyx stones
mounted in the latest designs.
Opera Glasses, my own impor-
tation, Silver novelties, French
Clocks and Bronzes and Silver.
ware in the latest designs.
Ladies' Silver ChateIaine
Watches in endleas designs, S.
and Upwards. Also a large
line of Gents Silver Watches
in open and hunting cases. All
warranted to be as represented.
n NLI m NIL NJ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
f,athoIio church Burned.

NEW YORK, Dec 22.-St Bernard's
Roman Catholic church on Fourteenth
street. near Sixth avenue, was entirely
DESTROYED by fire this morning. The
loss is placed at $4,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
A SIGN OVER A STORE

Is an advertisement only to those who
are on the street where it is. An Sad" in
the EVENING DEMOCRAT attracts the at.
tention of people all over the city
hundreds of whom read lao other daily
paper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
SUSPECTED Suicide.

NEW YORK, December 22.-An over.
coat was found yesterday on the pier at
the foot of East 10th street, containing
bills Of A. II. Frayne of 10 Grand street,
Middletown, Conn and B. Ward G Co.
39 Grand street, Middletown business
card of F. thinner 172 Main street. Mid
dletown and a letter dated March 6,1S90,
written at New Britain, Conn, by
"Nelly." 1t is supposed to be a case OF
suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22

PHeSentS.

CHTlSL114aS PTsSsntS
We giving away Christmas Gifts great variety
with each purchase of pound of Tea Baking Powder Come
and them. Dolls cups sauce cracker
jars decorated china fruit plates opal opn work fruit dishes
nut bowls, cake plates and large list Of other goods
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
LOCAL LINES.

Who can show you the best Holiday
Gifts in the city2 Lake, Strobel & Co
Look in their windows and see them; stel
in and be convinced. Those gold chain
bracelets are immense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22

WIN. Coz HoLMEs,M.D., Browns blk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.
e1- Secretaries are reuuested tn send in the
dates OF meetings of societies, lodges and clubs
a s 70 notify us of any changes of regular meet
Washington conclave, K. S. F.
L. A. 1886.
Waterbury Field club.
Bergen's orchestra.
Council of Chosen Friends.
g. Fourth Division, A. o. H.
Continental lodge, No rs, F. and A. M.
Fraternity lodge, No 145, 1. G. OF.
Nosahogan lodge, No 81, I. o. OF.
Comstock lodge, No 10, X. of P.
DR.. G. w, 8. FROST 1a7 pan,, g.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-22

DR.. G. w. s. FRosT, 1a7 Bank 81.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1890-03-08
=. II. CARMAN.

S. II. Carman, well.known through
eastern Nevada and southern Utah as
"Vet" Carman, died at 2:20 P. NJ,
Tuesday, March 4th, at his residence on
Lacour st. He was stricken with paral.
ysis on the l4th of July of last year, and
he never regained the proper use Of his
left side. He was able however to walk
around with difficulty for some months.
In December he had relapse. and
failed gradually ever since. On Friday,
the 2Sth of February, he took to his
bed and suffered severely from that time
until Monday night when the pain was
relieved by the use of opiates. At one
o'clock on Tuesday morning he appeared
to become unconscious, and remained so
until the time of his death.
Mr.. Carman was born in the State of
New York, and was forty seven years of
age. He leaves wife and six children,
two young ladies and four boys. He
was of cheerful disposition, full of life
and sociability and ready to take the
most favorable view of life under all cir
cumstances. To his family he was all
that responsible man and loving hus.
band and father could be. To the com.
munity he was unobtrusive. fulfilling
such public duties as came to him in an
acceptable manner. These qualities to.
gether with habits of constant industry
made him good aud highly valued citi.
zen. His death is real loss to the pub
lie, as we'll as severe affliction to his
family and personal friends.
The funeral took place on Thursday
morning. 1t was conducted by the So
ciety of Odd Fellows of (which Mr.. Car.
man was an old and highly respected
member, and was largely attended by all
old citizens of the town. The public
schools were closed aud many occupa.
tons suspended for the day.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1890-03-08
AT AND ABOUT THE RAYMOND.

The Phoebe Consolidated Comnanv
continues drifting east and west from the
cross-cut on the Black Ledge at the 1900
IT, level. About seventy feet have been
made each way. On Wednesday about a
loot in width of free smelling galena ore
was found in the face of the west drift.
1t is similar in character to the larger
body found in the east drift, but is said
to be richer in silver. The RECORD has
no authoritative advices as to the silver
assays. But grade of ore is not as
important in the development now in pro.
gress as is the changing character of the
formation. The displacement of the re.
fractory zinc ores by free smelling galena,
OF which the piece shown our reporter
would average at least seventy per cent.
lead, Is as valuable as an Indication can
be. 1t is really also much more than q
mere indication, because lead ore of this
character in the considerable quantities
which now appear to be developing, has
practical money value, whatever the
grade may be in silver.
The same company struck, last week,
about two hundred feet from the mouth
OF the tunnel on its Zero claim, a six.
inch vein of lead ore Of good grade in
silver. The specimen in the company
Office shows galena, carbonate of lead,
and peroxide of iron, most desirable
character of ore for the smelter
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1890-03-08
PATTERSON CAVE.
To be Explored by a Party of Three
Men.

No thorough exploration has been made
Of the great cave situated ON the west
slope of Patterson Mountain, and which
gives name to this valley.
That lincoln county possesses within
her borders rival of the Kentucky
Mammoth will be news to many of our
readers.
The entrance is through long gallery
that bears a striking resemblance to the
main gang-way of some old abandoned
mine, with its drifts, slopes and cross.
cuts in irregular order; the lime pillars
supporting the roof appearing as though
left in place by forgotten troglodytes.
Several parties have entered distance
of three quarters of a mile at which
point deep crevice crosses the passage,
beyond which no one has ventured.
Rocks thrown down are not heard to
strike bottom, but low rumbling sound
as of running waters is very audible, and
that there is subterranean stream flow.
ing through this assure is settled fact;
at what depth has not been ascertained.
There is general belief that valuable
mineral deposits will be found some
where in this cave; and the existence Of
mines of silver, lead and copper Cd sur.
face in the immediate vicinity lends
color to this idea.
A party of three young men, believes
in the ore theory, have decided to attempt
bridging the assure, its width and ragged
edge making this a difficult job.
II successful in this, windlass will be
set up and the descents to the waite,
made by rope and bucket. On reaching
the water, if found practicable tolfurthul
explore it, boat will be provided fol
that purpose.
However, this is anticipating, ant
weird dreams of undiscovered countries
hidden treasures and subterranean wal
halla chase each other through the excit
ed brains of our embryo Quatermains
we will await their return and endeavo
to get the cold facts for the RECORD.