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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
WORLD OF sPORrS

Waterbury was formally admitted to the Interstate polo league, at a meeting held at Mefiden yesterday afternoon. 1t was decided that neither the Me riden nor New Britain team will be transferred to another city. Thus the league at present has seven cities, Hartford, Springfield, New Haven, Bridgeport, Meriden, New Britain and Waterbury. It was decided that the season shall open on Saturday, November l, and close on April i. Waterbury is without a rink at present, but the league has been promised great things by Manager Whiting, who, with newspaper friend enjoys a monopoly of the polo enthus- iasm of Waterbury.
 The deciding games in the series of three for the interstate semi-profeS- sional base ball championship of New Jersey and Connecticut took place in Plaintield N. J., yesterday between the Crescent League team of Plainfield and the Norwich team of Norwich. The latter team won by a score of i to 1. The first game was won at Norwich, August %, by the Connecticut team by the score of to 0. Twenty-Five hundred persons saw yesterdays game. Much money changed hands.
 The ball game between the Co c and Naugatucll teams, in Naugatuck, yester- day, resulted in Waterloo for the latter team. There was but half of Co Gs regular team in the game, as they were unable to leave their work. However, ! the team played we'll together and easily defeated their opponents. The features \ of the game were the i;ne pitching of John Fitzgerald, only four scattering hits being made off him. and the right ] field and stick work of Musician Chris ! Nolan. who surprised even his most confident friends by his scientific play ing. There hoodlums were out in force and determined to win the game by hiss ing and hooting. They are many people who attended the games there who dc not approve of the reception rendered to visitors, but they are powerless to stoI it. The sctre was to !.
 About 5000 people are at the park to- day and the weather is all that could be desired. Governor RGlkeley was unable to attend and the managers were great ly disappointed. The farmers will be- gin to remove their exhibits early to morrow, and the only sport will be tn, horse racing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
swINpLEp BY X SHARPER.
A Street Fakir sells Glt watohe

A Street FalxIr Sells Gilt Watches
 and Then Skips Town.
 NoRwALK, September 19.-Just before ] o'clock yesterday afternoon stranger, dressed in the height of fashion, arrived in the clty and proceeded at once to a livery stable where he hired the finest carriage that conld be hired. He drove to an open place in front of the Nor walk hotel, unpacked a lot of watches and iewelry, and was soon surrounded by an expectant throng. The stranger | then began operations in the same way that others had done before him, by sell ing sleeve buttons for p cents a pair. l After selling q number of these he then collected them from the people paying them 90 cents piece for them and then returned the buttons as present. Later he sold them watch chains which he afterwards bought back again for g, and later making them a present of the watch chains. Later he opened small case and pro- ducIng several gold watches offered to sell them for S10. He held up several of inside offered to dispose of them at Sl0. The excitement was intense. Everybody purchased to the full extent of hIs capi- tai and several merchants rushed to their stores and received new supply of money which they invested. When the Rev David M. ElwOOu, local preacher, nearly 70 years old, purchased a gold watch for $10 gold ring and a
 locket for S10. and found them all genuine the excitement was intense and the mob became almost frantic in their efforts to purchase the stock
 before it was exhausted. When he had obtained all the money there was in the
 crowd he was about to declare another
 dividend when he suddenly changed his
 mind and made for the Norwalk depot
 as fast as his team of bays could take
 him there. He was intercepted, how. ever, and placed under arrest. One of
 his victims, anxious to find out if his
 watch contained the Sl0 bill, or eaed it
 and found that the watch was only q
 gilt affair. He was s. B. Wilson, . , boss carpenter and he immediately
 swore out a warrant for the arrest of the swindler. He was taken before Justice
 c. B. Coolidge who released him on hi: | returning the money to Wilson. While } the trial was going on large crowd o ! his victims were clamoring for hi' arrest. He succeeded in reaching tho Norwalk depot and disappeared. Th' swindler Is about $500 ahead by th' transaction,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
WATERBURY IN 1ses.
"Reminiscences of An Aged Citizen
 of wolcott.

"Reminiscences of An Aged Citizen
 of Wolcott.
 Thomas Robinson of Wolcott, one of the oldest men in this vicinity, was in town yesterday afternoon, and chat ted very pleasantly with DEMOCRAT re- porter who met him at the Naugatuck station. Mir Robinson was born near Southington and if he lives until next July he will be % years of age. In speaking about his first visit to Water bury he said:
 ''1C was in 1928 that 1 first visited Waterbury, and indeed as l look back and see the place as it was then and IS now it fills me with amaZement, and often wonder where the manufacturers and business men get their money to keep on building. Naugatuck at that time was known as Salem. l remember coming up from Naugatuck, fordinR the river at the bridge at Bank street and crossing into Water town. Waterbury was little village with one or two stores and a tavern or two. Who eyer thought of a railroad through Waterbury at that time? Why 1t could not be built, and as for the present Naugatuck station, why the land was so swampy that 1t seemed impossible to convert it to any use Bank street was a country road. Water bury indeed is a changed place. Mir Robinson lives with his daughter in Wolcott, and is hopeful that he will live five years longer and complete | century of life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
New Haven's Cross Country Bicycle
 Rider Injured.

New HaVen'S Cross Country Btcycle
 Rider Injured.
 F.. C. Rowe, the New Haven bicyclist engaged on tour to the Pacific coast, met with painful accident last Satur- day, on the road from Chicago to Daven- port, Ia. While following, 9 Earrow, rugged path by the roadside his forward wheel was caught by stick that pro- iected obliquCly from the fence and he was thrown sideways upon a barbed wire fence. The flesh under the right knee was badly torn, causing an eX- ceedingly painful wound. MF Rowe was told that inflammation was begin ming to set in and that to continue hls journey would endanger his life, as the Inflammation would prove serious and there was danger of lockJaw. After a rest of two days the journey to Omaha was again taken mp. The surgeon at Davenport said that the knee would be troublesome during the remainder of the year. and consequently MT Rowe writes that he is considerably discour aged about the remainder of his trip He hopes to complete it, however.
 Joseph Martinsen, a Swede, about 3j years of age, twas brought to the Hartford hospital from South Manchester yester- day suffering from frightful self-in flicted wound in the throat, extending from ear to ear, which had apparently severed the windpipe and all the veins except the iugular. Martinsen worked as a hostler for James Cheney of South Manchester, and disappeared on Monday night, from which time he was not seer until yesterday morning. when he crawled on his hands and knees into the house of Swedish friend on Maple street. The appearance of the wound and the mans general condition indi cated that he had attempted suicide soor after disappearing. and had lain in tht woods for the past three days, He was very weak from loss of blood, and could not or would not give the facts of hii attempt at self destruction or the reason for the deed. He cannot recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
sacred Heart Church Choir.

 Don't fail to hear the latest song, Rascal Pat" The incidental music to 'sSummer Boarders' will consist of the following numbers Beautiful Willie McCormic'. .'The Castaways," sThe Magnolias," Don't Forget Oars We'd din Tonight" 'This Little Pig Went to Market" We're All Young Fellows, Bran New" and ''Coming Home From Meeting." At the opera house, Wednes. day, September 2i. .--
 'Lottas -,.. :s-gHE
 The next performance at this house will be on Tuesday evening, when the inimitable Lotta and a powerful com pany will appear. The mere mention of the name of this charming actress en- sures the public that a treat is in store for them.
 At the Casino.
 The audience at the casino last night was as enthusiastic as ever. This little theatre is a quiet place to pass an even i; g. Prices 10, 20 and 30 cents. 'SFausto
 Every seat in tho opera house was oc- cupied last night and many could not find desirable standing room. The at traction was the wild and wierd ''Faust'' with Lewis Morrison as Mephisto. Mir Morrison gives great effect to the char acter. Lean and 1.-the, with painted features, sinister expression and gleam- ing eyes and teeth, he needed only the scarlet costume to look very devil. 1 The Brocken scene, although squeezed up on the small stage, was realistic and terrible. Miss Morrison as Marguerite was very good except in the mad scene, in which she failed to rise to the re- quirements of the character.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
cArrnnEn A noRsE rnIEF.
Clever Work of Foreman T. C. smith of Norton's Stnble.

Clever Work of Foreman q. C. Smtth
 of Norton's Stable.
 Last evening a drummer named Bow den engaged a horse from F. B. Norton to 20 to Naugatuck to transact some business. He hitched his horse in front of the Naugatuck hotel and had made pre- parations to return to this city about II o'clock. While standing short distance from where the horse was hitched, Bow den was surprised to see fellow cut the hitch line, jump into the carriage and drive off in the direction of Beacon Falls. The drummer made an effort to catch the thief, but he had acted so quickly that it was impossible to cap ture him. The facts were at once tele- phoned to this city. John c. Smith, foreman for Mir Norton, immediately stated in pursuit. He overlook the thief about two miles south of Nauga- tuck. Smith captured the fellow and he and his prisoner and the man who hired the team returned to Waterbury, arriving here about four o'clock. He turned his man over to the police, who locked him up and notified Sheriff Sweeney, who came to this city this morning and recognized the man as a 1 fellow who had been working for q New York gas concern in Naugatuck His name is Edward F. Fitzpatrick The prisoner says that he was drunk and did not know what he was doing Mir Smith insists that Fitzpatrick wal perfectly sober. He was taken to Nau l gatMck for trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
Electricity In sink Rooms.

Dr Blodgett of Ansonia found or Wednesday that the pipes, faucets anG sink in the sinkroom at his residence were heavily charged with electricity All efforts to discover the cause proved futile. Mrs Blodgett was the first to re ceive a shock, on attempting to pick uI a knife which lay in the sink. The doc. tor met with the same experience Electrician Warner made an examina. tion, but failed to account for the phenomenon. The electricity is believed to come from the power plant of the electric road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
Long Term of Service.

Last evenings Bridgeport Standard says: 'John E. Fuller of this city, super. visor of bridges of the Consolidated railroad, completed to-day hisf thirty. third year Tn the service of the road, and is one of the oldest officials of the com. pany. During the long term of service he has made many friends and has gain. ed the implicit confidence of all his as sociates. He has demonstrated his ability and it has been appreciated. The employees in the department of which he Is the head speak highly of their srl, perior officer, while his courtesy to all with whom he comes in contact in the discharge of his duties has made him very popular"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
RegImentnI Reunion.

ANsoNIA, Sept 19.-The twenty-first annual reunion of Companies I, B and the Band of the First regiment, c. V., was held here to-day, about 175 members with their wives and children being present. It was the most successful reunion of the regiment ever held. Officers were elected as follows: President. G. F. Bill, Hartford; vice president, Fred Miller, Bridgeport secretary, John C.. Taylor, Hartford treasurer, Charles J. Porter, Goshen. An executive com mittee of six was also appointed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
LOCAL LIN ES.

We have some Wall Cases to sell at your own price. LAKE, STRoBEL & Go,
 The best groceries, nice fruit, sound and luscious watermeiohs, promp and polite attention, and lots of other good things at LADD's grocery, South Main street.
 If you want the best Tea and Coffee you ever had for the price, if you want Sew ing Machine, or if you want to find out where you can always get the best value for your money, try J. F. PHELAN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
Big Fish in New Haven narbor

A shark was seen near the mouth of the harhor hetween the breakwater and Lighthouse Point Thursday, and it was believed that several of them were run ming about there. A thrasher about fourteen feet long was seen outside the breakwater few days ago. The latter fish is of the sword fish vari- ety and is seldom observed in the sound, freouenting the waters i@here the whale is foand.-New Haven Register.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
Fewer special Police in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, Sept l9.-By vote of the aldermen last night, in concurrence with the councilman, the number of special policemen was reduced from D to 25. In explaining why he favored the cut down, Alderman Walsh said that it was for the betterment of the special police force. that as the force now stands there were some on it who were disgrace to the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
AT THE STATE FAIR.
Winners Q, Yesterday's Trottinp
 Events.

Events.
 MERIDEN, September 10.-Hesterday was really the opening day of the fair. About 5000 people were on the grounds. The postponed races of Tuesday were trotted in the afternoon. In the three minute class, c. NJ. G., owned by c. E. Swan of Derby, took first money Despondent, owned by H. c. Hart of Plantsville, second; Gladys, owned by G. l.. Clark, Meriden, third Dart, owned by w. H. Sparks, Thomaston, fourth. Best time 2:41a. In the gentle, mems driving class. Susie, owned by w. B. Smith of Hartford, took first money; St Cloud, owned by O. H. Case oi Middletown, second Agnes, owned by G. Cornelius, Waterbury, third. Best time, 2:4S4. In the one year old colt race, Canton, owned by J. B. Flint oi Collinsville, won in straight heats Halma Chief, owned by G. L. Clark oI Meriden, second. Best time, 1:4s. The programme for to-day is: Bicycle races s:35 and 2:44 trotting classes, and haloor ascension,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
4 Missing Man Found.

Martin J. Borden, an estimable young man who was missing from Bridgeport, has turned up with his parents at Nashua, N. H. Temporary alteration of mind is believed to be the cause of his singular disappearance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
Five Hundred Lives Lost

LONDON, September 19.-Advices from Hiona state that the Turkish man-of-war Estobroul, has been lost at sea with 50C persons. Among those drowned was Osman Pasha, the hero of Plevney in the Russian Turkish war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
Union station at Norwich.

NORWICH, Sept 19.-The railroad com missioners gave hearing last evening on the plans for the erection of a union were submitted, and the hearing was postponed to September 30 to give time for their examination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
AN INCIDENT OF BoUCICAULr.
Told By Henry PIncus, His Former
 Private Secretary.

Private Secretary.
 Henry Pincus tells many interesting stories about the late Dion Boucicault, the great author-actor, who died last night, with whom Mir Pincus was once associated in the capacity of private secretary. To show his peculiar irrita- ble nature may be related an incident. During the first week of his secretary ship Mir Pincus was required to call on Lester Wallack. Wallack looked Mir Pincus over carefully, then said "So your are Boucicaults new private secre- tary," then laughed. Well, l will give yoa one week that is the length of time which his secretaries generally stay. "Why?' asked Mir Pincus. Be. cause" said Mir Wallack, "a saint could not stay with him. he is so domineering. He will never brook contradiction" " With this cue, Mir Pincus returned to his duties, and if Mir Boucicault said the ink was white Mir Pincus agreed with him thoroughly, and in this way re- mained in his employ for a long time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
E. T.TURNER& &Co.
Tuesday, Sept. 16 We shall put on Our Hosiery Counter the Greatest Bar
 gains ever offered in this city.

We secured of one of the largest importers this country helr full ne ot samples comprising many pairs but only few pairs of seand of many only or three Pars We purchased these immense discount from the of manufacture.
 The lot includes all grades of Cotton Hose Ladies' Mems and Chi drens in both black and colored.
 Some elegant Lse Thread Silk Hose both black and colored, and all grades of Cashmere and Fleeced.
 In Chldrens Hose every quality of black in Cotton and Cashmere Some lise and few Spun Silk, both in 1bbed and plain,
 In Cfentlemen Hose you will find better values than have everl,een shown in this city. "" : ..<
 These goods are stainless and will not crock fade turn green This the greatest Hosiery ever naueraed in our city and whether want will pay you to look ahead and anticipate wants for these seldom offered.
 t8 Sale Tuesday morning, and until closed out E.T.TURNEI &CO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
FALL MILLINERY FIR
ISoo-FALL SsASuN--tao,

IS9O-FALL SsASuN-- 1890
 is what We desire to call special attention to and in this adv. will simply sta,e that in opening the season we are prenared for the trade with the largest line of Millinery
 Goods we have ever shown.
 Particular care has not been given to one de- parIment whilst others have been neglected hut on the contrary, every department has been placed upon the top notch of completeness and excellence as heretofore, our aim has been to se- cure the best talent and we are now able to in troduceto our ltrons. a corps of Milliners whose of the highest order. ss-r- ..ssss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
Meetings This Evening.

lag nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Local Photo society. Endowment rank, K. Of P. Townsend lodge, No S9, LOOP. Speedwell lodge, K. of P. Sheridan council, K. of c. Valley City lodge, K. of H. Court stephen J. Meany, A. o. F. of A. Lloyd Garrison assembly. Burns club, business meeting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-19
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

dates of meetings of societies lodges and clubs
 and to notify us of any changes of regular meet
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-24
THERE WILL Be RACING TO-DAY.
The Postponed Events Will be
on the Gard.
The Programme in Detail Flour Races
Two Trotting and Two Running How
the Pools Sold Last Nisht--The Jockeys
in the Running Races.

The rain that had been falling for
twenty-four ceased yesterday afternoon,
and the sky cleared, greatly reviving the
spirits of the sportsmen interested in the
races that had been planned for yester-
day and to-day. The races arranged for
yesterday will come off to-day, and those
for to-day, tomorrow.
The soil here dries quickly and the
track will be in good condition by one
o'clock when the first race will be called.
All the horses are heavy enough not to
mind the mud, and some fine races
may be expected. ~ lunch counter will
serve tho hungry, and there will be
seats and standing-room in abundance
where all can see the races from the
start. There should be large crowd
at the park to-day to enjoy the fine
sport.
The following is the programme FOR
to-day, with the entries for each race:
First race, trotting. 2:50 class, best 3
in Lady Taxhall, Walter r., Mike
d., Checkmate, Yorker, Roam Ben.
Second race, running, three-quarter
mile heats, best in 3-Mary t., III
lbs; Virginia Belle, So TBS; Story Teller,
107 lbs; Leader Jess, III lbs
Third race, trotting, 2:35 class. mile
heats, best i'll 5-Sevcn Spot, Malta,
Wilfred, Auction Boy.
Fourth race, merchants stakes. one
and one-quarter mile dash, running
Rcpudiator. 122 lbs; Katie c., 10 Tbs;
Triple Cross, 1872 lbs; Raveller. 122 TBS
The pools were sold last night at
Hotel Felix as follows:
First race, Checkmate, S.; Yorker, So;
Roam Ben, 81; Lady Foxhall, 81; Walter
r., 81.
Second race, Virginia Bell, 81: Story
Teller, SO; Mary IT,, So; Leader Jess, ST.
Third race, Checkmate. So, the field S..
Fourth race, Repudiator, 81; Triple
Cross, "a; Katie c., So; Raveller, SO.
The riders in the running races so far
as determined upon last night will be as
follows: Joe Pace will ride, Mary T.;
George Gibson, Triple Cross; Nat Hale,
Story Teller; Tom Carley, Virginia Bell,
and Katie c.; Henry ID. Collins, Ra-
weller.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-24
THE JUNIORS FAIR.
The Red-SIirted Fire Iaddies Growing
Strongly in Favor.

Strongly in Favor.
There was larger attendance at the
Junior Hose Company's fair last night
than on any previous night The
Juniors were not to be outdone bvsuathc
water and mud, and sent out carriages
for the young ladies'
The music by Varallers orchestra
draws crowd, and the dancing is one
of the leading features Of the fair.
Quite number of the members of the
Iron and Steel Institute, who were
taking in the city, dropped in at the
fair during the evening. They could
not resist the temptation ''to tip the
light fastastic toe" and naughty Eng
lishmcn and jolly Germans engaged in
several sets. There was large attend
ahce until Il late hour, and the evening
passed off very successfully for the
Juniors.
The cakc-walk at 10 o'clock was won
by Miss Addie Stewart. Miss Stewart
donated the alleged cake she had won
to the company.
Miss Annie Rocker and Miss Bessie
Eanes entered contest for large and
elegantly dressed bisque doll, which
will be awarded to the one who raises
the largest amount of money for the
fair.
a vote will be commenced tonight
for the most popular lady in Roanoke,
to close at 10 o'clock Saturday night
week, the vote to be announced each
night. Everybody can vote as often as
they wish for five cents n vote
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-24
Mrs. Gould Gets All.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 2s.- Special =
Lillian Gould, who killed her husband
at Murphy, n. c., some time ago, and
who has just been acquitted of the
charge Of murder, is again brought be-
fore the public. Her lawyer, Col. Ben
Posey, OF Murphy, is here with Mr..
Gould's will. This leaves his property,
both in this county and England. to
Mrs. Gould. 1t was made in Atlanta,
January IA, 1889. Three Of the four
witnesses live in Atlanta. The will is
to be proved mere and probatcd in North
Carolina. giving Mrs. Gould entire con
troll Of her husbands property.