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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT
Daniel Duane's Unlueky Attempt to
Board q Moving Train.

Daniel Duane's Unlucky Attempt to
Board a Moving Train.
Daniel Duane lost a leg yesterday
afternoon at the Consolidated station in
Hartford as the result of trying to board
a moving train. He planned to take the
$40 p. m. train north, and was about
the station long time before it came
in. After the train arrived, he stood
talking with some one until it began to
pull out. He then ran and tried to
board the forward end of one of the
passenger coaches. He missed his foot
ing, his right leg slipped under the
wheels, and it was crushed near the
knee. The police ambulance was sent
for and the injured man was taken to
putated the leg above the knee. 1t is
thought that there is no danger of the
injury proving fatal. Duane is barber,
80 years of age, and unmarried.
William E. Scranton, who drives a
delivery wagon for the Consolidated
road at New Haven, had narrow
escape from instant death yesterday
afternoon. He was driving his wagon
across Spring street going towards the
shops. AS he is deaf and failed to see
the $3.50 freight train until too late, the
locomotive which was going at rather a
slow rate of speed, struck the back part
of the wagon. Scranton was thrown off
his seat and fell at the side of the track
The horse cleared himself from the
wrecked wagon, ran few feet and then
stopped. Men who saw the accident ran
to Scrantcn's assistance, and he was
found to be insensible. He had struck
on his left side and had large swelling
on his head. His injuries are noe fatal.
Joseph Challinor, machinist employ
ed by the Wincherter Arms company
New Haven. caught his arm in a shaft
ing this morning, and before the power
could be stopped sustained compound
fracture at the elbow and other injuries
He WAS remnved to the hnsnital
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
A LETTER rAMPERED WITH.
The Revenue Authorities Receive an
EnIstIa That Had Been Opened.

The Revenue Authorities Receive an
EpIstle That Had Been Opened.
A letter addressed to the internal
revenue office was received at New
Haven Yesterday opened. The let
ter contained a small check and
it was plainly apparent that
the letter had been tempered with.
1t was postmarked Bridgeport, and had
been mailed within the last twenty-four
hours. 1t is believed that the person
who had tempered with it had opened
it with the belief that there was money
in it, but on discovering the check found
it to be non-negotiable and refrained
from appropriating. it. Complaint has
officials and an effort will be
made to find out the person who tam
pered with it.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
IRIsH ENvoYs coM1Ne.
City Hall Engaged For the Evening

City Hall Engaged For the Evening
OF December 10.
Hon T. p. O'Connor and one other of
the Irish patriots will hold meeting in
City hall, Wednesday evening, Deem
Der 10. The ENJOYS have held meetings
in many of the principal cities of the
east, with magnifcentlresults, and they
are sure to meet with warm reception
i'm Waterbury. In st Patrick's hall
East Main street, a public meeting
will be held next Sunday evening of all
interested in the Irish cause, to make
suitable arrangements for the recep-
ton of the ENJOYS.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
VIII Explore Africa,

PITTsBURG, Nov 20.-Four young men
Of this city, are about to emulate
Stanley, an account of whose travels in
Africa they have read. They believe
the stories of his sufferings told by the
great explorer aIe greatly exaggerated
and propose to investigate for them.
selves. The men are Michael Hawkins,
Thomas Collins, Martin Conway and
George jackson. All are unmarried
and well-to do.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
CONNECrICUT INDUSTRIES.
Weekly Record of Business in ;
Very Busy state.

Weekly Record of Business in a
Very Busy state.
The summary Of the Weekly Record
for the current week shows Real estate
sales, New Haven IS, Bridgeport II,
Hartford 10, Waterbury 90, Meriden 8,
nanbury 13. New Britain 5.
Mortgages recorded, New Haven 49,
292, Bridgeport 7,942, Hartford $27,-
676, Waterbury $36, $50, Meriden $40, 270,
Danbury $22, 493, New Britain $6,9O0
The total number of sales reported, III,
against 104 for the previous week. The
total amount of real estate loans is
1864, ia against $246, 45S the preceding
week.
New Ravens bank clearings amounted
to 81 ,603, 533, IAN increase of ia per cent.
The clearings at Hartford are So, 072,-
226. an increase Of u per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
Ganex,s Shorthand school.

Open day and evening, postoffice
block, pupils can enter at any time.
Oldest established and most reliable in
the city. Good paying positions secured
pupils when competent. Success guar
anteed. Call or send for catalogue.
John F. Gaffey, proprietor; Frank G..
Lacey, principal
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
uEw uAvEN's WATER SUPPLY.
Some of the Reservoirs Can Be Filled
In Twenty-Four Hours.

Some of the Reservoirs Can Be Filled
In Twenty-Four Hours.
1t will be remembered that the water
commissioners reported that it would re-
quire two years to fill the proposed Hop
brook reservoir. The DEMOCRAT claimed
that this alone was sufficient to kill that
source of supply; that the water would
be unfit for domestic use under such con-
ditions. resident Dawson of the New
Haven water board bears us out when
he says:
"Some of the water supplies in the
country become stagnant, as the feed
ing streams filled the reservoirs only
two or three times a year. In New Ha-
ven some of the reservoirs could be filled
in twenty-four hours. At Lake Whit
ney, for instance, the company was
using 30, 900, 900 gallons of water every
twenty four hours for driving the water
wheels supplying the reservoir pumps.
Besides there were several Overfows,
where water was escaping from the lake.
There seems no danger of New Haven
ever having a water famine, as all of
the supplies, when at full height, amount
to 500, 000,000 gallons, or supply for
100 average days. The consumption is
about 10, O00, 900 gallons per day except in
the dry days when it runs up to 12,OOO,-
900 gallons. With all this running water
the supply of living water was kept fresh
and pure in the reservoir"
Here is good argument in favor Of
the Mad river supply for Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
TIMELY TOPICS.

Newly furnished rooms for gen tie
men, at No West Main street, Mrs E.
L. Whitney.
Kelly the baker is firm believer in
low prices. He sells apple pies for less
than the apples can be bought
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
WALTERS ACCOUNT.
How New York Youngster Kept Tab q
His Expenditures.

How a New York YOungster Kept Tab @a
His Expenditures.
Away out in Madison avenue, says the
New York Evening Sun. there is an old
woman who sits all day in a sheltered
angle of one of the churches with bas-
ket full of pink and white Jumps of candy
as hard as bullets and as rough as ant-
meg-graters. These Jumps are known
to boys as jawbreakers," and they are
ii high favor with the Madison avenue
youngsters because they are cheap and
last long time" as one of them says
Now, what cigars and liquors and every
thing else that is good, but unnecessary
is to a man these pink and white Jaw
breakers are to this youngster, and every
penny that he can earn or beg from older
members of the family, together with
his allowance of fifty cents a week, is
sure to be, sooner or later, in the basket
of the "jawbreaker woman"
In the expenditure of this allowance
the utmost liberty is given to the little
fellow, but he is expected to keep faith
full account in small book of each cent
as he disposes of it For several weeks
past this account has run rather monot-
cnously, as follows: "
1 jawbreaker ....... ............... -. IL Ct
And so his mother took him severely
to task for his extravaganza, threaten
ing at first to cut off his allowance alto
gether. Walter begged But" said
his mother, ''if l give it back to you
again your book will never have any
thing in it but
jawbreaker .........................lc CT
'Yes, it will, you see," he promised
''For two weeks I'll have that in my
book just once" She gave in, as young
mothers have a way of doing. and for
two weeks more the allowance went
on as before. Then the book was called
for, and, sure enough, the youngster had
kept his word. This is the way the &C.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
The Beauties of Polo.

Because made angry by decision at
polo game in Meriden Tuesday night,
COtter of the Hartfords grabbed Referee
G. Eugene Wilson by the throat and
choked him until the latter's tongue
protruded. Cotter then released his
hold and ran into the dressing room. The
board of directors will in vestigate.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
Pnrnell and DIIka.

LONDON, November 2O.-Hon Joseph
Chamberlain, in speaking of the O'Shea-
Parnell case said that the offense of Sir
Charles Dixie was less than that of Par
nell, and nevertheless he was driven
from his party on the testimony of bad
woman. If Parnell continues to lead
his party Mr. Gladstone and his lieuten-
ants will have to change their course
toward Dixie
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
AMUsEMESTs.
sacred Heart Fair.


Another decided hit was scored by the
Sheridans last night, and the large au-
dience present rendered verdict in
favor of the team as the best in their
line ever seen in Waterbury. They APP
pear i'll an entirely new act tonight. On
Friday night, select squad from the
Second division, A. o. H., will give an
exhibition drill, under command of Mr.
Calvin.
ssThe Plunger7'
Oliver Dowd Byron's new play "The
Plunger" was produced in Waterbury,
for the first time last night, at the opera
house. before a large audience The
drama is full of exciting exisodes and
the action is SD brisk that there is not a
dull moment in it. All the climaxes
bring the Plunger to the front. The
play is interesting, but could be much
improved by the judicious Use of the
pruning knife, the dialogue being rather
too coarse in one or two scenes, for even
this age.
sold Jed Prouty."
Richard Golden's creation, sold Je
Prouty." which is to be seen at the
opera house this evening, is now recog-
nized as really valuable acquisition to
the list of phenomenally- successful
American plays. MIR Golden's impersona-
ton of Old Jed Prouty, has been pro
nounced a masterpiece. He will have
the support of the same original COM
pany which was seen last season in New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago
and other large cities.
AT the Casino.
Owing to the popular demand for the
"Mascotte" that opera will be repeated
again tonight for the last time at the
casino theatre. Tomorrow evening the
"Mikado" will be put on the boards in
grand style. The chorus has been large
" augmented, new comedians have
been addedaand a full orchestra of six
pieces will make it as perfect presenta-
ton as has ever been given in the city.
A grand matinee of the 'Mikado" will
be given Saturday, at which the opera
will be given in it's entirety.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
Miss Mattoon,s Shorthand school.

Miss Mattoon's Shorthand school.
Miss III. L. Nation, formerly associ-
ated with Gaffey's shorthand ana type
writing school, has opened rooms at %
and 30 Lilley's block. Anyone wishing
first class instruction in this valuable
profession should call and see her. This
new school will be first-class in every re-
spect. Information can be had by call
ing at the rooms. Typewriting taught.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
MUNICIPAL FINANCES.
The Census Returns as They Affect
Connecticut.

Connecticut.
Superintendent of the Census Porter
has issued a bulletin giving in detail
figures as to the finances of the munich
paIities of the United States. The show
ing of the Connecticut towns is very
gratifying The total bonded debt this
year is SO, 492, 1859, a decrease of 81 ,426,
052 since the last census. The total
floating debt is 81 ,401, 1874 increase $452,
1853; total debt of all kinds $10'S93, 1903,
decrease 1918, 1884; sinking fund 81 ,OS5,-
sources available So, 6O4,O decrease
$14S, 400. The net debts of the munich
palities are ST, 253, $50, which is decreas-
ed deficit of 1856, 5l6.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
ParneIl Must Lead.

DUBLIN, November 20.-The Irish
Catholic in long article says that al
though Parnell has sinned against God
and Ireland he must be retained as
leader of the party-it is necessary for
the success of the home rule movement,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
The Danburx strike .

DANBURY, Nov 2O.-It is probable that
the strike will be settled to-day. A
meeting is to be held this afternoon
when efforts to effect compromise will
be made,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
DR. McGlynn's Case Reopenod.

CHICAGO, Nov 1O.-It is reported here
to. day that DIR McGlynn is about to be
re-instated in the Catholic church.
Bishop Moore, it has been learned, is
working in his behalf, and his succeeded
in having the case reopened at Rome.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
NOTICE.

The DEMOCRAT collector will call upon
subscribers evenings during the next
few weeks, and we ask for him kindly
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20

No Faith In Koch's Cure.
NEW YORK, Nov 2O.-Dr Segnitz, the
well-known medical expert, said to-day
that in his opinion DR. Koch's alleged
cure amounted to nothing.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20

You can buy -four of any kind at
LADD'S cheaper than any other place in
Conn.
Thanksgiving Silver. Everything in the
silver ware line to be found at LAKE, STRo-
BEL & Co.'S.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
KELLY THE BAKER

Says if this country did not
export wheat or pork, or beef,
flour could be bought for S. a
barrel, the best beefsteak at
10 cents and pork at 4 cents
a pound.
Kelly is a firm believerin low
prices on general produce.
Kelly is hammering down
the price of -four.
Kelly is selling apple pies
cheaper than yon can buy the
apples.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-20
LOCAL LIN ES.

DIR. c. w. s. FROST, 1877 Bank St.
, 1890-03-22
Address of the Governor OF
Jamaica at the opening of the
Legislative Council.

HOnOra BILE Gentlemen OF the Legislative
Council During the short time that has
elapsed Sinco the last meeting Of this
Council, the advance in prosperity indica.
ted AT that time has been maintained, and
the present year opens full Of promise.
The Annual Report Of the Collector
General, which will be presented to you,
deals with the Revenue collected to the
30th September, 1889. You will remem.
Der that the estimated surplus to be car.
rted tor ward was placed at 1880. |
Aud rhat the sum carried forward will
probably exceed ESQ., 900.
The Treasury Accounts show that for
che four months ending 3lst January last,
the receipts rave been E206 ,623, showing
All increase of Ell, ITS over the receipts of
the same period of 188S.1889. The returns
show 8 considerable falling off in the value
of sugar and rum exported.
AS compared with the average Of the
past four years the value of sugar expOr.
ted shows u decrease of E2l sal, and rum
IL less in value by e93, los. On the other
hand, u similar comparison gives an in.
~ "ased value in the export of coffee OF
$50, 430 and in bananas Of &73,el7.
One Of the most hopeful signs of improve.
meut il the increase in the number of hOu.
%eS over Sc valuation by 1903 and the
decrease of GA in the mum Der Of classed
~lorSes. I am informed that the present
system OF. classification of houses under
the annual value Of So is calculated to
prevent improvements in the dwellings Of
tie poorer classes. I hope to submit to
ypu n proposal to.replace that system by 10
molo. equitable arrangement.
Since the propagation OF the Council in
y ,vember, [ have visited the parishes OF
st. Thomas, Portland, st. Mary and Cha
rendOn.
1t Is needless to say that / was every.
where received with the loyal welcome
that has always been extended by the
people Of jamaica to the Representative
OF the Queen. My journey round the pa.
risheS at st. Thomas and Portland neces.
STATED the fording of sixty.four rivers, and
I TsAlized the fact that until bridge &C.
~cOminotiationr has been extended those
tive parishes must always be placed at q
Geri0us, disadvantage. l found in progress
the work OF building the eleven bridges,
She construction of which has been authO-
Fized. Down 10 the 3lst December the
aum of E2LS54g has been spent oil these
hridges. which sum / have advanced from
the cash balance in hand so az to avoid as
long as possible borrowing the money
amber the power provided by Law.
During my visits to the Parishes named
! found that every address presented TO
me drew my attention to the bad state OF
che Parochial Roads. A Bill will be- laid
before you dealing with the question from
WHICH, fif accepted, / expect satisfactory
ram bsbpy to inform you that the pro.
NE4Aa~ M4ER&sG4fH NHEHEt q EFEN
, 1890-03-22

Heavy Mess Pork, per brl. .1O4.1O3
New Seasons Pork, per brl., 114.12.0
Crystals, per ID 5-11.l6
0us"' f. to G.R., ,.r 10. 1915
English Islands Nolasses so test, per gaIr' q
Exchange New York and LOndun 90
g LOudOn. 21st March
80 Demerara Crystals per cwt. go. 16S.3 Sd
MoscOvado pei owl, go lbs. Sd.
sugar German Beet SO p. g.: 1. o
go. LIS, Sd
DemeralA Rum per gal. Is Sd to.1s.9d.
Trinidad Cocoa per cwt. E3. IS. o..
G,onsOlS, ex.intercst 9Th
Bank of England tate q. Discount 4 per ct
liverpool Cotton. Milhlins upiAni per ID
sgd.
Three per ct. Rentrs in PARIS 81 SO.
, 1890-03-22

Iron LiohtboArr's Mail Notes March 1eth.)
A sharp shock of earthquake was ex
lerielcel here Sunday morning.
, 1890-03-22

The B. NJ. s. Orinoco, from Southalnp.
ton arrived at Barbados this morning.
Passengers by her for this port are REV.
Lawaetz and wife, Messrs RuxhAnd,
Mathews, Cock, Shut, and Oawsey.
, 1890-03-22

News was recei we'd here yesterday by
telegraph of the losH of the English schOon.
er s. d. James, Captain Leon, from this
port with general cargo for Port.au- Prince.
The Captain and crew arrived at Luquillo,
Porto Rico, on T~uesdsy.-Hgktbourm's
Nail Notes goth March.
, 1890-03-22


Forest Preservation.
Criminal Law Amendment.
ParOchial Burial Grounds.
Parochial Roads Improvement.
Kingston Sewerage.
Prison Service.
Local Inscribed Stock.
Weights and Measures.
Mountains and Rivers Reserve Amend.
ment.
Prmdial Larceny.
Importation of Cattle.
Savings Bank law Amendment.
Resident Magistrates Law Amendment.
Lunatic Asylum Law Amendment.
Expenses of Criminal Luuatics.
Census of 1891.
These measures demand your most care.
fnl consideration, and ! submit them to
you with the earnest hope thai Ike resuis
Of your deliberations may be- beneficial to
the people of Jamaica,-]9mGGc6 Cleaner,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-06-30
why They Fail.


There are good many reasons why people
fail in the poultry business, but the main
cause can be assigned to q non-business prin-
ciple. People de not 60 about 1t In the right
way. For instance, they depend upon spec
ial branches. They ask too much. II a
man wishes to make good living he must
continue all the branehes-he must sell eggs
when prices are high and set them when
quotations drop. This gives hin a profit
right along. In fall and early winter when
eggs bring twenty -6ve cents dozen and cost
an average of twelve cents dozen there is
money in them. In ths latter part of win
ter and early spring, whom prices fall, the
egg can go in an incubator and broilers can
be raised. Later on in spring chicks can be
hatched aud raised for the next fall roasters
And ducks, geese and turkeys can be Matched
| in their season and marketed before the holi
days. Thus an income can be kept up Mint
months in the year, and If the ducks ant
| geese feathers are carefully gathered an6
cold; the manure either sold or put to goot
use; and If fruit trees are spread all over thu
| farm where the chickens run, and If th'
family garden is kept up to help meet ex
penses, We say, unhesitatingly, there is mon
| ey and good living in poultry farming. I
| ia pleasant and Independent work; but it il
| necessary to take in all the branches. NJ
| farmer expects success from single crop
He plants vegetables, grains, fruits, has hi
| COWS. hogs and hens. Then why should
dependence be put entirely ON broilers o.
egzsa Give the business fair and squar'
chance before you condemn 1t.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-06-30
The Population OF Africa.
TNasornY uanr1r 10 n Rord sn <bo E'or,, N,


And under the name of the Independent
state of Congo its government was organized
after the most approved methods of Belgian
administration, and 1t entered fully equipped
into the family of nations. There is within
its area, which, as said, is thirty-three times
that of Belgium, population of four hun
dred and fifty whites, about one-half state
officials and employees, and the estimated
number of natives within its borders is
about forty million; and iu the whole Congo
basin ia estimated at about fifty million.
Africa Is about three times the area of
Europe, or twelve million square miles, and
some writer's estimate 1t to contain about an
equal population hundred and twenty
Eve million souls. The enormous trade de-
veloping there comes mainly from the mar
rev sslvage which separates the mountaine
from the sea. 1t is great basin, composed
Of plateaus, gradually ascending to seven
Thousand feet at some of the central lakes
It has four great river systems. On the wesI
the Congo, second only to the Amazon in thu
volume of it's waters, and the Niger; on the
| north the Nile; on the east the Zambesi
These rivers oncs formed vast internal seas
| which finally breaking through the mountain
barriers have descended by oataracts and
| canyons to the ocean, leaving great areas Of
rich deposits of wonderful fertility.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-06-30

since beautiful and good women have borne
1t, and, like all other names that women ever
bore, it is santified with that other name Of
mother. The real Ella epoch did not set In
as early as 1850; probably 1t was at its
height about the year 1850. People thought
it SO prsttyl But it ia sadly out of fashion
now.
There was an Ida epoch that came In
somewhere along there, probably just after
the Ella epoch, though the two names ran
pretty closely together. The name of Ida is
geod and ancient one, though most of the
people who teok 1t up doubtless thought
they had hit upon something quite new.
Most of the Idas of the time about 1860 were
named for character in a popular story or
for one another. But following the Ella aud
Ida period there came another girl name
which attained a most extraordinary rage;
the Edith epoch, indeed, survives almost to
the present day. Between 1865 and 1875
about half of the girl babies were christened
Edith, and the crop is ripening fast now, as q
matter of course.
Look at high school catalogues and see
how they bristle with Ediths, an ancient
Saxon name, and pretty one, disused fol
centuries and revived all at once-a happy
revival, if 1t had not been everdone. Then
came the Maud and Mabsl epoch; these
| names have to bs hyphenatsd, because
neither ever seemed able to stand up without
| the other. They were great rage in theil
turn. The main crop Of Hauds and Mabel
will hardly mature before another Ave years
| though the earlier sowings are ripe already
AN exceedingly pretty name that, and bet.
ter and more English than either Maud o.
| Mabel-and now we are threatened with
Gladys epoch.