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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
MAKING NEW VOTERS.
The Republicans Lead on the Fiji
 Days Work.

The Republicans Lead on the First
 Days Work.
 Only 270 voters had been made when the board closed their first days labors, at o'clock last evening. The second district heads the list with "A, closely followed by the first with 7S, with 66 from the fourth and 57 from the third. The work will continue to-day and to- morrow and undoubtedly both days will be busy ones for the board. Over 100 received their naturalization papers in the superior court room from Clerk Webster. Sixty of that number were fIom Naugatuck.
 A case which may interest some who are vet to be made, came up this morn ing before the board. A young man named McClelland living in Simonsville, had made his application. He said he was 21 years of age, was born in Canada and came to live in this country when he was 15 years of age. When asked if he had taken out his naturalization papers, he said he dld not know it was necessary as he came to this country when under IS years of age. Selectman l Brown informed him to the contrary, but told him he could get his papers by simply bringing a witness before Clerk Webster to testify that he came to this country when under IS years of age. Similar cases may come up and it is better to be prepared that there will he no delay
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
AMusEMENrs.
ssA1uggs Landing. ].

ssMuggs Landings
 Muggs Landing is Waterbury favor. ite and will be we'll llreceived at the opera house tonight. The play is said to be in worthy hands this trip.
 ssrhe BostouIans.o
 Smith and DeKoven's latest work ii great success. Not since 1.-The Mika. do" has comic opera of equal literary and musical merit appeared. Nil Smiths friends have come to expect brilliant work from him. In Robin Hood" he has completely eclipsed his former efforts. The dialogue is clean cut, crisp and very humorous, while the versification is graceful and rhythmic Boston Exchange. At the opera house Friday evening. At the Casino.
 The crowds at the casino theatre this week are entertained in great shape Many new features are introduced Remember the admission, 10, 20 and 3C cents,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
AN HISTORICAL MEDAL.

Peace Offering Made to the ChOctaws Fly
 President AdamS tn 1925.
 MT. Alexander H. Handlan, manager of NJ. M Buck & Co.'S railway supply house, has in his possession relic which he values very highly. The medal was given to the Indians by President John Gu ncy Adams in 1895 as a peace offering The jewel is of solid silver, is three inches in diameter and weigh six and one-half ounces. The ohverse side bears an engraving of President Adams, the picture being surrounded by the in- script;on: ''Given by John Quincy Adams. President of the United States" Under this are the figures 1895. On the reverse side are a pipe and tomahawk, denoting peace and friendship. Under this are clasped hands, a three-button military sleeve of the period, and the barred arms of an Indian, indicating that they represent the President and some Indian chief. The medal is secured by . large silver ring in the top, from which Is pendant large piece of blood stained tape-red tape.
 MT. Handlan was put in possession of Che medal in this way: In 1866 his brother, Augustus H., was in business 1n Fort Smith, Ark. He credited an an- known Confederate soldier to the ex- Sent'of SPA, and as security this medal Eas given him. The soldier disappeared mot however, before telling the 3ewePs history. In 1864, being then in Che Confederate army, he left Fort Smith and returned homeward on a leave of absence, with the privilege of eaking his gun with him, through the Choctaw Nation. He met an Indian alone on the way, and they exchanged shots. The fight finally became hand eo-hand one, and the Choctaw was ohoked to death. The soldier searched Che pockets of the Indian, who proved Co be chief, and, among other things, found the medal in question: Globe. Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
Danbury,s Murder Case.

ing in the case of William Walton of Danbury, who was killed October II. The coroner finds that Walton came to his death by a blow from some blunt instrument which fractured the skull of the victim, and that a few hours previ- ous to his death he was seen in company with Thomas Mccoy and two other men that the two unknown menwere the assailants and that Mccoy is possess ed of knowledge of the crime which he refuses to divulge, and that he may have been accessory to the homicide. Mccoy is still held and may be tried for the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
POLITICAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Re publlcans Nominate James 8
 Elton For Senator.

The Re publlcans Nominate James s.
 Elton For Senator.
 The republican senatorial convention was called to order by John F. Kellogg m the town committee headquarters at II 80 o'clock this morning. MT Kellogg was chosen permanant chairman and k. w. Lewis of Naugatuck clerk. There were twelve delegates present, the towns of Oxford, Prospect, Southbury, Bethany and Middlebury failing to send delegates.
 When nominations were called for Col J. B. Doherty in an enthusiastic speech offered the name of James S. Elton for state senator. He said that Mir Elton had led the party to victory before and he thought he could do so again. Col Doherty stated that Mir Elton had said he would accept the nomination and give financial aid toward his election. | The nomination was made unanimous. | The following senatorial committee was appointed R. w. Lewis, Nauga- tuck c. R. Upson, Waterbury i; Richard Owens, Beacon Falls. q. John s. Platt, son of Senator PlatL of Meriden, was present at the convention.
 The democrats of the Fourteenth dis trict to day r"nominated David M. Reed of Bridgeport for state senator.
 One of the Naugatuck delegates to the republican senatorial convention, to- day, told a reporter this morning that the entire delegation from that town favored E. H. Darlington, who repre- sented Naugatuck in the last legislature. Mir Darlington absolutely refused to allow his name to be used.
 The Democratic State Central com mittee will meet at it's headquarters in New Haven this afternoon.
 The board of registration in Meriden, made 15T new voters yesterday. The count makes S5 of them democrats and | 72 republicans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
SECOND DAYS RACES.
One of the Runners Makes Fun
 the SDectRtOra.

One of the Runners Makes Fun For
 the Spectators.
 There was fair sized attendance at the races on the driving park yesterday and everything moved without friction.
 The 2:4O class was a surprise to the spectators. Ben Bolt, driven by Ci Smith, was a hot favorite from first to last and carried barrel of money, but the fifteen dollar gray gelding. G. w. B., driven by Mir Robinson of Southiugton, won as he pleased in 2;374. 354, 4S3, Ben taking second money, Dart third, Susie c. fourth.
 MT Smiths grand little mare Susie again met the Troy mare Nellie F. in the 2:33 class. Shillinlaw drove her. He studied his competitors the first heat, beginning his drive in the second. Susie made a losing break, but she went on and won the heat in the excellent time of 2:32, which was equal to better than 30 with the track right. She landed the other heats in '35 and '37 Nellie F. got the first heat and second money, Doc Carver third, Gerald fourth. The running race was an amusing affair. In the first dash Billy s. bolted through the fence taking section of it along with him. A new rider was put up for the second dash, and Billy was left at the post. The crowd shouted to the new rider that he must run for a place, and he and Billy struck out, and were still going around the track when the spectators began to move towar home.
 Considering the unfavorable weather the attendance is good to-day. The first heat in the 2:45 class was won by Ned, owned by Mir Hart of Plantsville, in 2:42. There were eight starters. In the '37 class the first heat was won by Ned, owned by Sam Winters of Meriden time g: z, seven starters. The betting is uOnSnally
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
A FAITHFUL DOG.
True to His Trust Even After Ills BeIove
 Masters Death.

True to His Trust Even After Ills Beloved
 Masters Death.
 A touching incident which happened not long ago in Maine village, illus trates once more the fidelity of good dog. A working-man had handsome Newfoundland which he had reared from a puppy, and to which he was much attached.
 The dog returned the owners affec- tiou, and was extremely fond of follow ing him to his days work. The master did not encourage this, but sometimes the Newfoundland would creep along in the rear until he was too far from home to be sent back, and then would come to the front with every sign of delight in his own cleVerness.
 One morning he had followed in this way to a house where hss master was at worx upon the roof. To keep the dog from straying away the man put down his coat and his dinner-pail and said:
 '"There, old fellow, you followed me without leave, and now you may stay and watch my things"
 The dog lay down as he was directed, and the master went to his work In the course Of the forenoon the man fell tAShi d SSNhoAu anu was htALC0- HIS body was carried to his home, where his wife was lying ill, but no one could in. du e the dog to leave his post beside the coat and dinner-pail For two days he remained. refusing to eat, and show. ing his teeth whenever any attempt was made to remove the things of which he had been left in charge.
 At the end of that time, the wife ot the dead man, herself too i'll to leave her bed, suggested that the dog would perhaps obey her little son, boy of two years and half, just old enough to talk plainly
 The boy was taken to the place. and moved by the loss of his father and the excitement of the moment, ran to the dog, put his arms about his shaggy neck and burst into tears.
 The dog seemed to understand tha' this was no ordinary fit of weeping. Ht licked the ch Ids hair soothingly, anG when the boy took up his fathers coa and pail, the faithful creature followed submissively at his hee's as if he recog nized the little one now as his master. - Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
UNPARALLELED Rubber Co.,,
 H, B, Patterson, Agent, Waterbury, Conn.,, Over Lake, Strobel & Co.'S.
E. T. TURNER S cos OPENING.
 Hundreds of Happy Women Attend

Es IL U NN hR SN NO'S OEENlNS. Hundreds of Happy Women Attend
 the Grand Event.
 E. T. Turner & Co.'S remodeled estab- lishment, beautifully decorated with ribbons and pots of sweet scented flowers furnished by Snow, was thrown open yesterday afternoon to the most eager crowd that ever attended an opening" The AmphIon orchestra discoursed sweet music from the landing in the rear of the cash desk throughout the afternoon, and the hundreds of guests enjoyed the treat immensely The array of goods was in a most at tractive form, and all things beautiful had conspicuous places at the counters, not excepting the sales-ladies them selves.
 The remodeled building in all it's de- tails is highly superior one, embracing many new features conducive to the comfort and convenience of the shop ping public. The elevator is easy of access from every floor, runs smoothly and is of improved pattern, making acci- dents almost impossible. It is run by an electric motor of seven horse power, stationed in the cellar. Another and smaller motor furnishes the power for the endless cable cash system. A trial of the improved cash system was given this morning in the reporters presence, from the third floor of the building. In exactly twenty seconds from the time the leash" was sent down the little mes senger had returned to the starting point, beating all previous records.
 The different departments in the new building are arranged as follows: First floor: Right, hosiery, gloves, woollens blankets, etc; left, yarns, worsteds gents furnishings, prints, ginghams dress goods, etc center, ribbons, laces fancy goods and notions; annex, silk and velvets. Here also the bookkeepe has his quarters. The office remains il the same place as formerly.
 On the way to the second floor is broad landing overlooking the IrlaiI store. Here the busy cashiers are a work. The second floor is used as cloak room and is pronounced the mos perfect room for the purpose in tn, state. Large plate glass windows or front and sides furnish perfect ligh serving to show off to the best advan tage the beautiful line of goods. Tn, third floor, formerly military hall, is wei filled with carpets, draperies, etc. Tn, fourth floor is yet in the hands of tn, builders. Altogether about It, ,000 squar, feet of surface is occupied by the con cern and the end is not yet. Fort, clerks attend to the wants of the public with promptness and uniform courtesy.
 The orchestra is again in attendanc, to day and at press hour the store wa filled with buyers and sight-seers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
---------------=- A DRUNKEN ROW.
One or the Participants Dies O
 lnin I.ins

One or the Participants Dies Of HIl
 Injuries.
 WILLIMANTIC, October 24.-During . drunken row near the New York 6 New England freight house Tuesday night James Mallen, aged 45, was so badly in jured that he died yesterday afternoon. Coroner Bill of Danielsonville was sum moned and held an inquest last evening Death is thought to have resulted from s fracture of the skull and cerebral hem orrhage.
 Coroner Bill to-day made known hi: finding which was to the effect that Mallons skull was fractured in a fight with Daniel Sullivan, who fled immedi ately after the row.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
TIMELY TOPICS.

The Mineralized Rubber company, over Lake, Strobel & Co.'S, guarantee that they will sell anything that is made of rubber 20 per cent. lower than any other house in the city.
 Desirable tenement of six rooms to rent, at 220 East Main street.
 Reid & Hughes today speak of mems white shirts. They have line of these goods at fifty cents, that they believe is ahead of anything at that price yet of fered. They cordially invite inspection and comparison.
 Horse blankets and lap robes in end less variety and at prices that cannot be beat. Dennis Hawley, Exchange place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED.
Population of several ConnocItcu
 Towns and Cities.

Population of Several Connecticut
 Towns and Cities.
 The census office to-day announced the following population statistics of cities and towns in Connecticut with in crease since 1880:
 Meriden town dncluding Meriden city) 5,41S, increare 7,07S; Meriden city 21, 230, increase 5,690; Middletown town (including Middletown city) 15.205, in- crease, 3,473; Middletown city 9,0l2, in crease 2,1s6 New Haven town and New Haven city (co-extensive) S5,9S1, in crease 23 099 Norwich town Gncluding Norwich city) 23,03S, increase 1895 Norwich city 16,192, increase 1,0S0 Waterbury town Gncludlng Waterbury city) 33, IA, increase 12,374: Waterbury city 2S, ,591, increase 10, ,7S5.
 The figures for Waterbury are the same as published in the DEMOCRAT several weeks ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
BLOWN TO PIECES.

Fatal Explosion of Fulminate in
 Bridgeport This Morning.
 BRIDGEPoRT, Oct 23.-George Baker, aged 45 years, was blown to pieces this morning by the explosion of a quantity of illuminate at the works of the Union Metallic Cartridge company. Baker was in one of the illuminate pits when the explosion occurred and his body was horribly mangled. James Baker, son of the unfortunate man had just left the pit when the explosion occurred and was still in the building. He was stunned by the shock but received nc serious injuries. The building was wrecked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23

Increasing the Non-Resident Taxes
 The state of Connecticut levies a tax of one per cent on the Inarket value of taxable shares owned by uon-residents. and the board of equalization have just finished the work of adjustment for this year. The result, compared with that of previous years, is as follows:
 1890 nonresident tax, $9O, ,933. 5e 1889 nonresident tax, -s S4,7S1. .6O 1888 nonresident tax, IS. .035. 92
 This is a gain of over S6,000 in one year and of $12, 300 in two years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
Waterbury Driving Park.

FRIDAY, oCT.24, 9 <b Glass .Trotting Purse SsCO. c. E Swan, Derby, Conn, bm Girdle P. B. Norton, Waterbury, Conn. oh Dude Chas. Smart, ,Merideu, Conn, bs II 'Ipy go Lucky Chas. Smart, Merlden, Conn, oh m Ethel O. T. Oliver, Waterbury, Conn. ch m Maud II c. D. Sn ith, New Haven, Conn dun Ben Bolt c D. Smith, New Haven, blk 2 Home Made Shoe C. k. Rand, 1S H est 2sth st N Y., bg Otard W. A, Bagg 6pr!nv field, Mass. brg Peter Mills Lockwood, orwalk, Conn b z Nate Hubbard VIII Lockwood,N x, rwalk, bg George W likes L. H. Hard, F eetwood, N. Y, ch Dicken Thomas Bland, V. s Waterbury. b z Nugget P.Mance 54S East 135th st, NJ bm Susie W. H sparks 1homaston, Conn.,. h 2 Dart H. E Hart, PlanJsvtlle, Conn, oh z Ned Jno. Forbes, Syracuse, Y., b z Barlow
 s:2T lass, Trottins, Purse $s5O.
 J.J. Webster, PlttsfiNld, Mass, h 6 Doc Carver c. E. Swan, Derby, t'onn. oh m Nellie c. W. A. Bagg, Springfield, NaSs., D m Little Maud Wm. Nicely, New Haven, Conn.,, blk Rocket W. H. Lockwood, Norwalk, Conn.,, sm Maud Jno. Shillinglaw, Hartford, b 2 Tom Carpenter W. A. Collins. Dover. Del, h Volunteer P. Nance, ,5is East 1s6th t,,N.Y, b Judge Purple F. s. Tarbox, tlaIford, Conn, rg Chub R. 6. Bent, Natick, Mass, b z Edgecliff Running Race.
 W. c. Guernsey Co, sE Duplex B. Sugerheimer, m Fannie E. D. Prindie, b z frinee R. Runsey, b m Kittie Lancaster, Fixhill Jr Martin Sugrue, b 6 Billy s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
Three roes Cnt Om.

John P. Ryan, a switchman employed by the New York and New Haven rail road, and whose home is in New York fell from freight train in the New Ha- ven yards last night and sustained several bad injuries. He was standing upon the top of freight car and lost his balance by a sudden jolting of the train. He fell between the cars, but had the presence of mind to grasp the car truck. His right foot, however, fell under the wheels and three toes were cut off
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
Mail Pouch stolen and Ri1ed,

HARTFORD, October 23-Tuesday night the night clerk ot the postoffice discovered that the Winsted mail pouch reaching here at 925 was missing. Yesterday the pouch was found in a freight car cut open. Many of the letters which had beeu ripped open were found by a colored man. It is believed the pouch was stolen from the station at Winsted. The authorities are working upon the case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
Lost All Her Earninra.

A Swedish woman from New Haven left satchel containing all her earthly possessions, $252 ,on a seat in the Bridge port depot yesterday, while she walked up and down the platform. During her absence a thief abstracted the money. Nh clua
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
Mccoy Hold For MansIauRhter.

DANBURY, October 23.-The grand jury to-day indicted Thomas Mccoy for the murder of William Walton. The charge is manslauRhter,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
LOCAL LINES.

FREDus LADD, the oldest and most reli- able grocer in the city, is the youngest old man in the business. Call at his store when YOU want groceries and vegetables.
 We have some Wall Cases to sell at your own price. LAKE, SrRoBEL & Co
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23

Rowe Reaches san Francisco.
 SAN FRANCISCO, October 23.-Ernest Rowe, the bicyclist, who started from New Haven on his wheel, August 15, reached this city yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23

Architect Jackson is preparing plans for two large houses, to be erected by William M. Miller on State street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23

Ex-Prssident Cleveland All Right.
 WASHINGTON, October 23.-A wild ru- nor reached here to-day that Ex-Presi- dent Cleveland had dropped dead. The rumor is wholly without foundation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
Mourning Goods.

We are showing full lines of everything pertaining to Mourning Millinery Goods, but will this week simply call attention to our Trimmed Hat Department, where we have displayed the largest assortment of Mourning Hats and Bonnets to be found in the city. In this department no other than the celebrated Gourtauld Grapes and Priestly & Co Nnns' Veilings are used. which is sufficient guarantee of quality. whilst the most finished millinery artists turn out trimmed hats and bonnets which for neatness and taste cannot be excelled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23

During the next 30 days w. H. RUBEY, l6S BANK ST. will sell all Granite and Marble Monuments Tablets on hand 25 Per Cent less than any other dealer in the sa
 stock includes two full loads of Monuments on the road to his yard Granite Monuments from $S5 up $lOO that cannot be bought any other yard for per cent moe Marble Tablets to be sold at just what the stock This sale will last 30 days only All marble the finest dark Barow all granite, ,he best Quincy and Barre
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23
IF. J. FINN ,
 13 East Main St.
FOR SALE-

IoIS S<AA1s
 Look at No. 30 Maple street also the lot east of it. Do you like Hayden street? ? An old house on Bridge street, will sell it, make me an offer. N. Main street places must be unloaded, call in. On West Side houses and lots, on South Main a small place for S1,50O, East Main 1,4oO. In Woodtick house of rooms: barn 16 IS, sheds wagon house, chicken coops @ feet long, acres, besides pond on which ducks could swim, ali for S10,O. Two old houses and a piece of land with them, f minutes walk from Center Square, all i.r sl,sOo, near it a nice place for S2,3SO, new large house on Cossett street with all the Improvements necessary for comfort, ease and profit. Field street, one of the rare chances to get a home which is at once convenient to the center, shops and railroad stations and at the same time in a polite neighborhood, the owner has got the western fever, there is bargain for some one. You know all about the Naugatuck tramway company's line am selling lots on the line and a few steps east of it. I also have some very nice lots all round the new park which will be the pride of the city of rolls presses and wire blocks. have received new batch of houses, farms and building lots, also few business stands near the center, also a small lot just right for shop
 TIERNEY'S Real Estate Office,
 In Tierney's Block, 131 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-23

DR. 0. W, s. FRosT, ls7 Bank St.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-01-23
NO SHAVE FOR HIM.
An AfrO-American Has the Palmer House
Barber Shop All to Himself.

An AfrO-American Has the Palmer House
Barber Shop All to Himself.
CHICAGO, Jan. 1s.-The color line is
drawn pretty sharply in the Palmer
house barber-shop. One of the colored
delegates to the Afro-American congress
went in to get shaved. When one of
the BARRIERS shouted next" he took the
vacant chair, but he did not get his
shave. The barber walked quietly away
and did not re-appear. The colored
delegate said nothing and awaited an
other chance. When that came he sat
in barber No. 2's vacant chair. No. 2
also quietly walked away and did not re-
appear. This performance was repeated
q third and fourth time. Undaunted
the colored man made up his mind to
test the question Of his equal rights in
the shop. But one after another each
Of the twenty or more BARRIERS left their
places as fast as the colored delegate
reached them. To avoid response
bility the foreman likewise left the
room after three or four barbors had ex-
planned the situation and declared that
they would prefer to get their time then
and there rather than to shave the dele
gate. One of the BARRIERS who refused
to shave the delegate says: 81 have not
yet learned how to shave colored people,
and don't propose to begin learning. I
chose the lesser evil and asked for my
time"