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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
POLICE COURT.
Editor Swift of the Herald Declared
 Not Guilty.

Editor Swift of the Herald Declared
 Not Guilty.
 The decision in the Sunday Herald case was rendered this morning. Judge Bradstreet said he had carefully ex- amined the articles in the papers and aside from the clippings from other papers and the telegraphic news, he selected fifty articles from correspond ents throughout the state, the moral of many of them being very limited. He found, however, that only two or three articles came within the provisions of the statute. Taking the language of the statute that a paper should be devoted wholly or principally to the printing of such articles, and seeing the small per centage of articles which brought the paper within the bounds of that law. he thought he could not in all justice find he acused guilty and he therefore dis charged the prisoner.
 Michael Arlington, who hailed from Oakville, became intoxicated with Wa terbury cider yesterday, and this morn ing he was called on to pay $5 and costs. He will work it out in jail.
 James Mack entered Cronin's saloon in the Brooklyn district yesterday, and tried to demolish one of the screen doors Officer Reed took him in charge. This morning Mack admitted that he had not worked since Decoration day. He was fined $5 and costs on each of the two complaints. He will aiSG work out his fine in New Haven jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
POLITICAL PARAGRAPHS.
Democrats Should See That Their
 Names Are On the Lists.


 Names Are On the Lists.
 In looking over the lists yesterday it was found that large number of demo- crats of every ward in the city, can not be located. Many of them have changed their residences from time to time and quite number have not voted iI g year or two. Those who are in doubt as to whether their names are on the list or not are requested to call at Rametti's shoe store any evening and have the matter looked up. Should there be any names on the list by next "Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, that cannot be accounted for, they will be erased. It behooves all democrats who wish to vote in the coming election to look into this matter before it is too late. Any names left at this office will be forwarded to the registrarG. Give the ward you formerly lived in, when you voted last and the street you then lived on, and your present place of residence.
 Thomas Moran, Thomas H. Hayes, James Horigan and John S. Fay, the Waterbury delegates to the democratic shrievalty convention to bs held to- morrow, went to New Haven this after noon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18

The President has sent on to Wash ingtou the nomination of William c, Braisted of Michigan, io be an assistant surgeon in the navy.
 It is officially announced from Rome that four Cardinals will be created at the December Consistory. Two oi them will bS foreigners.
 Charges of misappropriating funds and of concealing a marriage are made against the Rev. c. Graham Adams D. D., late rector of Christ Church, Lockport, N. Y.
 A coaching party from Morristown, N. J., arrived at Lakt Mohonk, N. ' sn route to the Catskills, Cooperstown and Richfsld Springs. They Eexpect to return by way of Albany and stop at Lenox, Mass. The whip is Dr. A. k. M Purdy of New York.
 The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in session at Topeka, Kansas yesterday elected the following off, cers: Grand Sire, e M.9 Busbee, ot Raleigh, N, C.; Deputy Grand Sire, O D. T. Campbsll, of London, Ont; Grans Secretary, T. A. Ross, New Jersey Grand Treasurer, Isaac P. Sheppard Pennsylvania. The only office fo. which there was contest was tn, Deputy Grand Sire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
Fair Weather at Last.

MERIDEN, September 1s.-For the first time in two years the state fair has had a pleasant day. The crowds began to flock to the grounds early this morning and before noon there was a great null tude present. The track was in fair condition for the races. A number of prizes will be awarded this afternoon. until Saturday. All the trotting events, the bicycle races and the balloon ascension will be carried out and the fair promises to be the most successful ever held here. Governor Bulkeley is expected to be present tomorrow and great preparations are being made for his reception.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
ENCIrING RUNAWAY.
Ono of the Fire Department Horses
 Demands the Right of Way.

one of the Fire Department Horses
 Demands the Right of Way.
 Prince, the big black horse driven by Chief Snagg of the fire department, made things quite lively for a time around the Center square and South Main street this morning, Chief Snagg was just stepping into the team opposite City hall when the horse bounded of. Turning the square near Bauby Brothers store he ran into n dump cart and stopped for a second, but before he could be caught he started off again. Down South Main street he flew safely passing a network of teams of all de- scriptions. The seat and top had by this time been left behind. Opposite Kelly store the team collided with a top car riage in which was seated Leroy S. White, president of the Electrical Alp pliance Manufacturing company. The iatter's horse was thrown down and the carriage overturned. Mir White was thrown out but was not seriously in- Iured. The carriage was badly wrecked. In the meantime the fire horse had kept on down the street. In turning the cor ner at ScovIll street he was thrown from his feet cutting his hip and knee badly Before he could arise he was captured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Crippled Tramp Injured by tn
 Cars at Putnam.

4 Crippled Tramp Injured by the
 Cars at Putnam.
 George Berry, a cripple claiming to come from Charlestown, Mass, was run over by the 6 o'clock passenger train at Putnam last night while trying to climb upon the brake beam under the coach. He had just been put off by Conductor Doris for refusing to pay his fare. He had no feet and was obliged to crawl upon his knees with his feet dragging along behind him. encased in long leather shoes. His right leg just below the knees was run over and crushed. He was brought to Putnam where he re- fused to allow his leg to be amputated. He was somewhat under the influence of liquor at the time. He was sent to the Mansfield hospital.
 Maggie Clancy, little girl, narrowly escaped death in Ansonia this morning. While crossing the street at the corner of Platt and Main streets she was struck by an electric car and thrown twenty feet. She was badly injured about the head and body but will probably re- cover,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL.
Business Transacted at Last Nights
 special MeetInG.


 special Meeting.
 The court of common council at their special meeting last evening designated the following voting places for the different wards First ward, the Second regiment armory on Phoenix avenue; {; Second ward, in the new building north of the Citizens bank on North Main street Third ward, lobby of the City hall; Fourth ward, Turn hall, 20 scovill street. "A "a U. '--s-s 1s@1 <
 The contract for paving Bank street, awarded to BIakeslee & Son. was rati- fled. The amount of the contract is S12, ,426. In order to meet the bills of the contractor for paving Bank street, East Main street and Exchange place, it was voted to appropriate $20, ,00O. The total cost of paving, including Bank street, will be $35,000. An original appropriation of $15,000 was made at the beginning of the year. The assess ments levied on the property owners amount to nearly $2O, ,OO0, but they will not be paid until the work is done, and it was necessary to make an approprla- tion to meet the bills of the contractors. A new outlet was ordered for Little Brook and an appropriation Of Sl,ooo made for the work.
 The present line on Bishop street was ordered to be the building line. The grade Of Farm street was also ChahSeu and the grade on East Main street be- tween Cherry and Dublin streets was i ordered.
 Four ballots were taken in the board of aldermen for two outside road com missioners, resulting in no choice. The 1 votes stood James Coughlin 5, Timothy O'Rourke 2, o. H. Stevens ?. Only one ballot was taken for fire commissioner, resulting: James A Hynes 3, Horatio Nelson 2, George H. Cowell 1, M. F. Connolly 1. Messrs Hynes and Nelson were the choice of the board. In the board of councllmen an informal ballot was taken, with the following result Hynes :, Connolly s. The formal ballot was: Hynes :, Connolly ', Stevens l. The board then adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
CoNNRcrlcUr,s POPULATION.

Depopulator Porter Cuts Waterbury
 several Thousand short.
 The census bureau has announced the result of the count of the population of the state of Connecticut by counties, as follows:
 Fairfield, 149,S55; increase, 37,S13. Litchfield, 53, ,502 increase, 1,45S. New Haven, POS, ,904; increase, 52,3S1. Hart ford, 147, ,171 increase, 21.7S9. Middle sex, 39, ,525; increase, 3,936. New Lon don, T6, ,772; increase, 3,620: Holland, 25. .O44s increase, 932. Windham, 45, O8S increase, 1,232. Total population, 745, ,S61 net increase during the last ten years, 123, l61, or 19.7S per cent. The population of the following cities and towns in Connecticut were also given:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
UNDER FOUR FEET OF WAFER
A Mill Dam at Ellington Gives Way
 in the Night.

ROCKVILLE, September 1S.-The heavy rains of the past ten days have caused great damage to the roads and private property all oyer Holland county. Many of the highways are to-day impossible, there being three and four feet of water in many places. Reports received from all parts indicate that few of the small bridges in the county are left standing.
 The mill dam at Sadd's mills, just above Ellington, gaSs way under the pressure last night and Hooded the country for miles around. Great fear was felt when the report that the dam was weakening spread, and number of persons living in the vicinity of the mills made preparations to move to places of safety. They were assured, however, that there was no danger if the dam did give way but all passed a restless night.
 The water which rushed from the mill pond after the dam gave way washed away the tracks of the Melrose branch | of the Springfield division of the New York and New England road and to-day no trains are running to Springfield from this city. The bridge above Ellington, over which the tracks of the | road were laid, is down and the com
 pany early this morning had men at
 work repairing the tracks and erecting temporary bridge. The bridge be- tween here and Ellington is down and on the Stafford road several bridges are down. The damage Is very heavy and causes great inconvenience to all. Yes terday afternoons rain was probably the
 heaviest in years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
EARLY CLOSING.
Another Agreement Entered Into BS
 the Clothing Merchants.

the Clothing MercnantS-
 The clothing clerks have at last sue ceeded in bringing about an early clos ing movement that will be satisfactory to the merchants, clerks and the public alike. The new arrangement will go into effect at once, although . few of the merchants are yet to be seen, but 1t is not probable that any refusals to sign the agreement will be found. The fol- lowing is the plan: The stores selling clothing, hats and caps and gents fur nishings will close two nights week at 6 o'clock, throughout the year, with the exception of the month of December. The nights will be Monday and Friday: The following merchants have signed the agreement Upson x Singleton, Brett X Co, J. B. Mullings & Co, J. A. Godfrey & Co, F. B. Merriman, W. D. Richardson X Co, Jones, Morgan & Co, Waterbury One Price Clothing Co, M. Kaiser, D. Hawley. Those who have yet to be seen are B. Sedgwick, George B. Brown and D. J. Casey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
LOCAL LIN Els.

We have some Wall Cases to sell at your own price. LAKE, STRoBEL & Co.
 The best groceries, nice fruit, sound and luscious watermelohs, 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., 1890-09-18
Mail Matter scattered

The mail pouch that is thrown off the 11:30 express train at Wallingford was caught under the wheels of the car yes terday, and cut in pieces. A portion of the bag was found mile north of the depot and the remainder was found on the car truck in Meriden. 1t is believed that all the letters were found scattered along the track. None found were bad ly injured. The bundles of newspapers were somewhat cut up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
rWo Months For Manslaughter.

superior court yesterday Daniel Hanratty of Stamford pleaded guilty to the killing of John Hunt, also of Stam- ford, and was sentenced to two months in jail and to pay fine of Sl00. The sentence was made as light as the law permitted because of mitigating circum- stances. Both men were drunk and had a fight with fists. Hunt was knocked down and Hanratty fell on him, fractur- ing his skull.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
The Deadly Gasolene stoye.

BLooMlSGroN, Sept ls.-Mr and Mrs Gee were found dead at their home in Normal, yesterday afternoon. They had prepared breakfast on a gasolene stove, and the prevailing opinion is the gaso- lene in the reservoir suddenly changed to gas, filling the room and asphyXi- ating them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
TIMELY TOPICS.

A carriage, road wagon and canopy for sale very cheap. Apply at E. J. Finn's shoe store.
 Martin Bergin offers for sale cheap, a twelve year old horse, kind and sound, and fast stopper.
 Dr Chipman, rooms and Lilley block, sells the choicest tooth powders and cremes, also tooth brushes of the most practical patterns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
AMUsEMENrs.
.sFaust.,,

There was a large and fashionable assemblage at the opera house last even- ing to witness the production of Faust as spectacular play, with Lewis Morri- son starring in the role of s'Mephistoph- eles." The play in its present shape scored an immediate success last even- ing, every scene being applauded. with recalls after each tableau. The scenery is handsome and effective, especially the summit of the Brocken, with it's weird and startling effects, and the music was very appropriate. Takan7 altogether, Faust ought to do large business dur ing the remainder of the week, for which it is billed.-San Francisco Chronicle. At the opera house this evening.
 S'Ehie Ellsler.'
 A large audience witnessed the pro- duction of "The Governess" at the opera house last night, by Miss Fife Ellsler and her very excellent company. Miss pleasing little actresses on the stage. In emotional passages she won the hearts of her audience and at the conclusion of the third act was called before the cur tain. Her support was evenly balanced and strong. The four .year-old tot who appeared in the play was the prettiest and brightest child imaginable.
 F'rhat Rascal Pat.''
 Many people know that it is difficult thing to serve two masters at tho same time, but That Rascal Pat" will give them hint or two at Jacques opera house. Wednesday evening, September 24. Summer boarders," may not have a plot, but it has everything else neces- sary to constitute very pleasing absur. dity. Don't fail to hear Beautiful Willie McCormic." "This Little Pig Went to Market" and the many other incidental musical gems. William Bergin's select orchestra will assist in the programme. Reserved seat coupons procured at Bossidy's drug store from Saturday evening, the 2Oth until the 24th. Admission tickets, B cts; reserv- ed seats 50 cts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
SOCIETY AND CLUE MEETINGS.

eB Secretaries are requested to send in tn dates of meetings of societies, lodges and club and to notify us of any changes of regular mee lag nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Woman's Relief corps.
 Wadhams post, G. A. R. Waterbury Athletic club. Tunxis tribe, I. o. E. M. Friendship lodge, Sons of Herman. Harmony lodge, F. & A. M. Mad River grange.
 Albion Cricket club. Waterbury Temperance Reform club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
Burglars Make An Annual Visit.

FREMONT, Pa, Sept 1S.-The store of w, c. Hook, in this place, was robbed last night of several hundred dollars worth of goods. The queer part of the story is that for five successive years the store has been entered by burglars about the middle of September.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18

There is mistake of huge propor- tions in the above figures. Supervisor Mccarthy publicly announced that Waterbury's population was 33, ,1S4, a gain of 12,914, over 4,500 more than we are allowed by the census bureau. Mir Porter owes Waterbury an apology.
 A representative of the DEMOCRAT called at Supervisor McCarthy's office in New Haven this morning. but Mir Mccarthy was absent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
HEALTH OF THE STATE.

The Mortality in August Above the
 Average of Former Years.
 The mortality report for August was received from every town in the state except Saybrook. Thera were 1,2S0 less than in July, and 90 more than in August of last year, and P more than the average mortality in August for the five years preceding the present. The number of deaths ip the first eight months of the year compared with the same of each of the three years pre-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
Against LotterIes.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, September 1s.-At the constitutional convention yesterday Governor Buckner offered a resolution to forbid the issuing of lottery grants or privileges to sell lottery tickets and to withdraw privileges previously granted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18

steamer Princess Beatrice' Wrecked
 HALIFAX, N. s., September 1S.-The steamer Princess Beatrice, which left here on Monday night for Charlotte town, P. E. l., was Wrecked last night near New Harbor, Guysboro county. The passengers and crew were saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
.E. T. TURNER Geo.
Tuesday, Sept. IS, We shall put on Our Hosiery Counter the Greatest Bar
 gains ever offered in this city.

We secured of of the largest importers in this country th1r u line of samples comprising thousand pairs but only few of sand of many only two or three pairs We purchased these immense discount from the regular price, and sell them you than the cost of manufacture
 The lot includes all grades of Cotton Hose Ladies' Mems and Childrens, in both black and colored.
 Some elegant Lsle Thread and Silk Hose both black and colored, and all grades of Cashmere and Fleeced
 In Chdrens Hose every quality of black in Cotton and Cashmere Some Lisle and few Spun Silk, in ribbed and plain
 In nnenens Hose you will better values than have ever been shown in this city
 These goods stainless and will crock fade OF turn green This the greatest sale of Hosiery nauuaed in city, and whether you any not will pav vou to look ahead and anticipate wants for these Values seldom offered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
THE FARM HILL MINE.
All Efforts to Recover the Miners
 Bodies Abandoned.

Bodies Abandoned.
 PITTsBURG, Sept 1S.-The owners of the Farm Hill mine at Dunbar, in which thirty-one miners were entombed several months ago, will make no fur ther effort to work the mine, the in spector having reported that it can never be entered from the mouth. The bodies of the entombed miners can not be re- covered and it is probable that all have been entirely consumed. The men who entered the mine sank to their knees in been fearful one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
S'LOGtR.'s 's

So sunny presence as ''Lotta' is always productive of immediate and immense benefit. This bright little lady will appear at Jacques opera house one night, Tuesday September 23, in Mars den's comedy "Musette."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
DILLON AND o'BRIEN ARRESTED.
The Irish Leaders Thrown Into Jail
 To-Day.

DUBLIN, Sept 1S.-John Dillon and William O'Brien were arrested to-day for recent utterances at a Land League meeting. Both were placed under strong military guard. Dillon was taken to Tipperary and O'Brien to Cork. The greatest excitement prevails.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-09-18
MeetIngs This Eveninp

DR c w. S. FRosT. lS7 Bank St.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-01-09

orally seven In the rush line. a quarter
back. two half backs. and II back. The
prime qualifications OF the rushers should
be weight, strength, and endurance. for on
them devolve the duty OF forging ahead by
running with the ball. They need know
little or nothing about kicking. and should
never touch foot to the ball except in case
OF free kick. Even then 1t is not neces-
sary. for a place kick can be taken instead
by one of the other players. and Is general
ly preferable. Weight Is not SO essential
for the rest OF the team, but in addition to
the other qualifications of the rushers they
must be good kickers; also they should be
sure tacklers to stop an opponent If he sue
ceeds in breaking through the rush line.
The following diagram shows the relative
position of the players:
The game Is commenced by placing the
ball in the center of the field. and. II there
be no wind. the side winning the toss
choosing as u general thing to kick of.
But II the wind be blowing. however slight
ly, the winner will of course play with the
wind. for this is u most important factor In
foot bail. stiff breeze deciding whether
the game shall be n kicking or running one.
We will suppose the ball has been kicked
off and stopped by one of the opposing
half backs. this player tackled and prevent
ed from returning the kick; the ball must
then be called down. which Is technical
expression sgnifying temporary suspen-
sion of hostilites in order to get the ball
again in play. The middle rusher then
takes the bail. and placing his foot upon 1t
snaps it to the quarter back or to one OF
the other rushers, but TO whomever he may
thus give it that player must pass 1t to still
another before the ball can be run forward
with. II in three consecutive downs by the
same side that side does not advance tho
ball five or take 1t back twenty yards. the