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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-27
HOW HEADS ARE CUT OFF.
One of the Conjurcr'S Most startling Tr'csS
Easily Explained.

s,ue of the Conjurer's Most Startling fr'chS
Easily Explained.
For a number Of years the masterpieces
of some conjurers have been the cutting
off of heads. The most common one. per
hans. Is that where a countryman with
"a sorter buzzing" in his head has IL
cured by cutting off the offending mem
Der. The subject takes a seat in hig,h
back, upholstered chair The long back
of the chair is thickly padded ana mas
two silk cords running crosswlse on u.
one from the inner edge of either arm up
TO the TOP corner OF the opposite SIDE
thus making broad y.
The subject being seated in a ehair' a
large helmet or 'receiver" is placed oit
his head This helmet is made OF any
bright metal. has a vizor in front, and IS
open at the back After il Is placed over
his head the vizor is lifted to show that
fine head is there, but in reality dunn
INV head is seen, made up to represent
The subject As the performer closes the
yizor he tits the helmet forward a little
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-27

wife time. midnight -Hark hu ,,. l1,
~ mi hear the rustling OF SIR ana
the clank Of chains ,c 40
''Y unshand-You dol Horrorsl Then tue
.aar,s are true. was told this house was
Wife nnuch relievedl Oh, is that AM !
v asraid Fido had broken loose and was
tearing my new ball dress.-New forN
Weakly
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-27
A Literary Clerk.

Tho person who goes into the dry goods
stores 10 buy books doesn't always INA the
samo learned clerks that he does in genuine
hook store. "lIave you 'Arnolds PoemsF
,sled thin chested young man In Meldruin
,os,or,ay "Arnold's Poemsr" answered
Inc fair girl. LETS sec, Mr.. SIMPLIFY, nave
So. sBcucsiict Arnods Poenisf "--bufalo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
HOld Jed Prouty.,
Wanted to Save Their Nccks.

The most comical mishap that ever befell fire engine occurred recently st Toledo. The noise of an approach ing fire apparatus startled a sixty-hve- they were making their way along the sidewalk. To grab his wife's green umbrella and rush into the middle of the street directly in the path of the oncoming steeds was the work of a mo. ment for the excited farmer. His gyra. tions and shouting brought the horses to a sudden stop. The fire laddies drove off swearing, but the crowd cheered the old fellow as he returned tc the sidewalk, muttering: '"Tarnatior fools, let 'em run away if they want to- I'll never risk my life to save thei, necks again."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
THE pHGN1x AVENUE PROPERTY.
Why Not Provide City Offices and an
 Engine House In One BuildinR1

" ny NOC fTOVlu0 SACy oIACoo "AAN SA
 Engine House In One Building
 That some provision should be made to protect the valuable maps and papers of the city from possible destruction by fire is fact admitting of not even the shadow of adverse argument. Many Of the maps, if destroyed, can not be re- placed, while the cost of duplicating others will be great. The attention of the court O. common council has been called to this matter a number of times, but no definite action has been taken for the reason that the only plan suggested out of the difficulty was the many times defeated scheme to remodel the City hall. A few days ago the DEMOCRAT sug- gested that an addition to the west side l of City hall would furnish the desired
 room. If the Bronson library property can he secured this certainly has the ap- pearance-upon paper at least-of being the easiest way to provide for the ne eds of the city and at the same time furnish court accommodations. 1t is said, how ever, that the Bronson library will not
 leave it's present location for two years | or more and it is barely possible that
 the board of agents will decide to settle the veXed question of site by adding
 to the present building. Unless the city l an obtain possession of this property 1t
 would not be wise to build an addition l 10 Clty nall. ., =
 The next best plan that suggests itself
 i~ to make use of the property on Phe- nix avenue and at once provide an office | for the city engineer and house for l Phoenix Fire company. Here is piece | ,f land about 40 by 60 feet in demensions,
 ,wned by the city. The time is not
 far distant when new house
 will be provided for, the fire
 company and the cost of building q house that will answer the double pur-
 pose will not be excessive; probably Sl5.OOO will cover the entire amount
 required Six hundred dollars a year,
 the amount which it is pro- osed to pay for an office for the city engineer, will pay the inter Ast of the entire amount. If deemed best the building can be made three stories in height, the extra rooms | to be occupied by the water cOmmis- l sioners, assessors or school officers.
 The matter of providing court accom- nodatinns should also be attended to. The arguments that it pays to hold ses-
 Iions of the superior court in this city are solid ones Hundreds of Waterbury cases are on the docket of the superior court each year, and the holding of
 court here keeps at home thousands of dollars that otherwi e would find their 1 way to New Haven. By holding court
 here we also hasten the day when Wa terbury will be county seat. The fault found with the present court room is on account of the light and ventilation. Both of these defects we believe can be
 overcome without making a wreck of City hall
 Now then let some one suggest way to do i..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
PH1Lo BROWNS ESTATE.
Another Chapter In the Celebrated
 (,aA0.

Case.
 The litigation over the settlement of the Philo Brown estate still continues and this morning another phase of the legal proceedings was heard before Judge Fenn in the superior court. When William H. Brown was administrator on the estate he presented to the pro- bate court a statement of the assets, $4S2, ,47S.93 being the full amount. Out of this he claimed to have paid SIT, ,136.- 26, leaving balance of $3O5. 5.342.67 for disbursement among the heirs. When John P. Kellogg was appointed execu- tor he found that the account had been misrepresented and that the amount said to have been paid out has not been paid, but that there were number of outstanding accounts unsettled Execu- t., Kellogg therefore asked Judge Phe- Ian in the probate court for a revoke of the original decree. Attorneys Terry and Burpeo of this city and John w. filling of New Haven, appeared this morning for the heirs of the property and made motion to prohibit the pre- bate court from changing the decree in any way. It was a question which brought out many fine points of law and Judge Fenn in r ndering his deci- sion said that although he would not grant the motion, yet he did not think that the probate court had the right to change or modify the decree. The plaintiffs had the right to appeal and therefore he saw no other way but to dismiss the motion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
FIGURES OF MERIT.
second Regiment Leads the Sational
 Guard For February.

Guard For February.
 Adjutant General Embler issued, yes terday, the usual order giving the ratings of all organizations for last month. The SecoL d regiment leads the brigade with 95.O2; 5.30 better than the First regiment. which is next, with S972. The Fourth regiment attains SS. S7, and the Third S7.79.
 The companies of the Second regi- ment rank as follows in order of merit: : D, 9S. .53 E, or. 30; A. 96.49; K, 96. 49; I, 04. 90: B, 94.47: G, 93.3O; H, 9l.1S; C., 80. 35; F. SS92; signal corps, 100; ma chine gun platoon, 99.O7.
 Second regiment: First Lieutenant Charles L. Stocking of Waterbury ap- pointed captain Company A. with rank from February 26, 1890, vice Burpee, promoted. Second Lieutenant Wllli m E. Moses of Waterbury appointed first lieutenant Company A, with rank from February 26, 1880, vice Stocking, pro noted. Corporal Charles A. Burpee of Waterbury appointed second lieutenant Company A. with rank from February 26, 1890, wee Moses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Meriden Journal: R. H. Petit com menced his thirty three milewalk day practice to-day and bids fair to double that number inside of a month.
 Manager Whiting has received word that the Boston and Brockton polo teams have consolidated under the name of the Bostons and will be here sure Thurs day and Friday. The female team will also be here this week Wednesday.
 Jake Beckley, the first baseman of the Pitteburg Players League club, rep' rted for duty on Saturday. lie is very lndig- nant over the scoring he received from a public apology is made he will bring suit against them for damages.
 The deserters from the Players league are to be classified. In the first list will be those who have been taken back un- animously; in the second will be those who will be admitted if none of the players of his club objects; the third list contains the names of those who can nevsr re-euter the organization.
 The salaries paid some of the star players of the League last year were as follows: Ewing $5,OOO, Dunlap 5000, Brouthers $4,700, Keefe S4.5O0, Ward 4 4,25O, H. Richardson $4,2OO. Kelly, Radbourne, Arthur Irwin, Baldwin Cf,OUO edCI, V NOulk0, SOuHOI, " nlCe, Rowe, $3.5OO each.
 The League club of Chicago will have to travel 12,77O miles to fill dates under the present schedule, while the Players club will travel 9.2OO miles, difference of over $500 miles. The case is similar | with every other club, the League teams being forced to travel from 2 2,50O to $500 more miles than the teams in the Play CTS league.
 About fifty sports from Waterbury Naugatuck and towns down the valley 1 witnessed a fight between a dog brought from New York by Harry Eaton. and Crib, a dog owned by John Hall ot Naugatuck, at Cotton Hollow last tight. The fight lasted 1 hour and g m utes and was aw arded to EatCn's dog Halls dog 30 pounds. A well known Waterbury man was referee. The fight was for S1OO a side. Much money changed hands on the result.
 SICK OF NEWSPAPER TALK. l To Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 wish to state in your paper, and in. form the public of Waterbury, that the people are very tired of reading about prize fighting. It is day after day Ed Mcdonald sending challenge to either MT Hurley or myself and l am about tired hearing my name mixed in with
 McDonald's. If he is so anxious to fight l will fight him four weeks after signing articles of agreement, each man to weigh l l29 pounds, give or take four pounds 1 Mcdonald claims every man that wants to fight him is too heavy, that is his ex. cuse. When Monahan and Jack Breer were here to fight him he said the, | were too heavy. He claims he can only fight 128 pounders so here is his chance Respectfully, Jog WILLIAMS, Champion of Baltimore, Md.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Meetings This Evenil
LOCAL. LIN ES.

Cabbages, squashes and fresh cucum- bers at Ladd's, South Main street.
 TRY PHELAN's soc Tea. It is actually fine. 27 East Main street, Platt block.
 to to the Union Tea Company, for good tea, coffee and spices, No 72 South Main street.
 Bring your repairing to LAKE, STRoBEL C .p, the jewellers. Nothing is too diff foul for them to handle and every joh is warranted, at and Exchange place
 The members of the Waterbury Baking company are very indignant over a mean oct. by South Main street competitor who runs Q few bake stores, f'r taking from seven year old child loaf of their VT bread and wrapping mp loaf of his VI inferior stuff instead, and sending the child home with 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
NOTICE.
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1890.
Subj cots of Essays and Orations to be
 Delivered.

Subj cots of Essays and Orations to be
 Delivered. The graduation exercises of the High school class of 1890 will be held m Cit, hall on the evening of Monday, April 14. The class held a meeting to-day and elected Miss Beth Kirk, historian; Jos eph P. Fitzpatrick. prophet, and Miss Mary E. Caml bell, poetess. The follow ing is the list of subjects of the essays and orations of the class:
 CLASSICAL COURSE. Women in Heather Countries,
 Miss Mary E. Campbell Kindergarten Teaching,
 Miss Nellie Comstock Church Lord Byron, Miss Maria M. Coer School Days, Miss Martha A. E. Coer The American Girl of the Future,
 Miss Frances E. Davis Manuel Training in Public Schools.
 Miss Lena A. Johns BUSINERs COURSE. High School Laboratory,
 Miss Mary A. Coughla, Anclent and Modern Cities,
 Miss Amy M. Cot,l, A Day in Rome,
 Miss Amy Curtis Els Influence of the Worlds Fair,
 Miss Josephine A. Flanigar, Women Famous in History.
 Miss Beth Kirk American Girls Who Have Become Famous, Miss Mary E. Sanford France as Re public,
 Miss Ga E. Tuttl, Mound Boulders,
 Miss Myra l.. Whit, The Russian Exile System,
 Terrence F. Carmody The Worlds Fair at Chicago,
 Joseph P. Fitzpatrick The City Water Supply,
 Virgil H. Munsol Miss Nellie c. Church will deliver ,h. valedic tory and Miss Mary E. Sanford the salutatory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
INDUCEMENTS.
"ArIel Quartette. ,,

'ArIel Quartetto.''
 The concert given at the opera house last night by the celebrated Ariel Quar- tette of Boston, was one of the best ever heard here. The audience was large and enthusiastic and the singers were frequently encored. The entertainment netted a handsome sum for St Paurs M. E. church.
 ssThe White Slnve.''
 In ''The White Slave" which will be produced at the opera house this evening there is 8 thrilling steamboat scene, fol lowed by fire and explosion; the couple drift down the Mississippi on fragments of the wreck, are cast upon the island captured by the villain, who, in the end, , is shot by the sheriff whom he had summoned to arrest the heroine and her lover, and everything ends just as it should.
 ''Old Jed Prouty''
 The action of "Old Jed Prouty," intro, duces number of interesting village people, and lays bare the simplicity of their lives and the stretch of earnestness to which rustics will go in asserting their views on any topic. The play vii be the attraction at the opera house Friday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
MIDDLETOwN PEOPLE ALARMED
The Russell Compuny's Dam Declared
 Unsafe.

The Russell Compuny's Dam Declared
 Unsafe.
 MIDDLETowN, March 25.-The resi- dents of Johnson's lane, a suburb of this city. have appealed to the selectmen to send an expert to examine the dam of Hollow pond, which they believe to be unsafe. The pond covers about 125 acres. The dam was built in 1S47 and is forty feet in height. Three years ago two or three feet of an addition was built to the dam. At the time of the Johnstown disaster the water was drawn off and was only turned on again about two months ago. The water is within few inches of the top and the fifty families living below the pond are alarmed. Fri day and Saturday nights they remained up fearing that the dam would give way. The Russell company, who own the pond, claim that the dam is safe. The selectmen have not yet dec cided what action to take, but it is probable that an expert will be secured to make an examination of the dam.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25

By competent critics Old Jed Prouty,' has been ranked above "The Old Home stead" as a true picture of country life. down east, where the genuine American. lacking culture, but plentifuIly endowed with wit and shrewdness. is oftenest found. At the opera house next Friday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
NEW HAVEN POLICE OFFICERS. Bring Suit Against NJ. O'Connell
 For Persecution.

Dennehy and Roach. two New Haven officers, have brought suit against M. O'Connell of that city for $15, ,OOO. on the ground of malicious persecution, and O'Connelrs property was attached yes terday for $30, 1000.
 This suit is the outcome of the recent charge of perjury made by Mir O'Connell before tine New Haven police commis sioners against the officers, relative to the evidence they gave in the recent liquor prosecution against O'Connell, which was investigated and the accused men acquitted.
 Last night Mrs O'Connell threatened an attack on the keeper who had been put in charge of the property, brandish- ing knife and threatening to use it. but she was disarmed before she sue ceeded in doing any injury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Nine Out of Ten.

Nine out of ten people have occasion at some time to use a pile remedy. Aliens New Discovery for piles is treatment we guarantee. If you have burning or smarting sensation, with soreness, or an intense itching, often at night, or if yo Il have blind or bleeding piles, nothing is more dangerous than delay in treatment We know that Aliens new Discovery will cure you. Sample boxes free Regular size 50c at Dexter & Cos drug store
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Preliminary to Kammler's Death

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 25.-Judgo Lambert, at the request of the district attorney, made the judgment of the Court of Appeals in the Kemmler case the judgment of the Supreme Court. The execution will probably be fixed for the second week in May, another con- vict having been condemned to die the first week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
The AutopsN Completed.

STAMFORD, March 25.-The autopsy on the body of T. m Plunkett. the mur- dered man, has been completed by Dr Charles E. Powell and four other physi- cians. The bullet that entered the fore head was found at the base of tho brain, having carried through the brain tissue numerous pieces of bone. The jaw bone was also fractured by the second shot. Halloran was released under bonds of 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Saved By a Young Girl.

NEW HAVEN, March 25.-At noon yesterday Miss Mamie Donnelly of 10 Lafayette street saw that an old man had caught his foot in a frog at the and 'e that a train was approaching While he was trying to extricate his foot, she ran to him, took a pair of scis ors from her pocket and cut the lacings SD that he was able to pull his foot frcm the shoe and escaped injury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Sudden Dcnth of a Priest.

Father A. J. DonneIIy died suddenly at o'clock this morning at his home on Ninth avenue. Father Donntlly has been the pastor of St Michaels church for the past thirty-three years, and since the retirement of Dr McGlynn has been in charge of St Stephens church. He was B years old and was well known throughout the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Lord Dunraven Challenged.

NEW YORK, March 25.-The owners of the Titania, Katrina, Shamrock and Oracle have challenged Lord Dunraven, the owner of the Valkyris, to arrange a series of races to be sailed during the coming summer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Actor Goodwin's Wife Tired of Life.

ST. LOUIS, March 25.-Mrs. Nat. c. Goodwin, in fit of jealousy, attempted to commit suicide by taking carbolic acid, Sunday night, in her room at the Southern Hotel. Fortunately the acid was diluted, so little difficulty was ex- perienced in removing the effects of the drug.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Arrested For wife Murder.

A dispatch from Stamford says: Tho mas Dunn, a man 50 years old, was ar rested yesterday ona charge of wilful murder. Dunn struck his wife on the head with . pitcher last Thursday, in fiieting injuries from which the woman died"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Without a smoke-Stacis.

A locomotive on the Atlantic & Pa ciflc railroad was run from Coolidge to Albuquerque, N. M., a few days ago without smoke-stack, a barrel being substituted. The engineer says all he needs to pull train is a steam chest, a pair of driving wheels and a fireman.
 DR B. A. TowNE. "A Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Dock Strikes Again at Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL, March 25.-The strike of the dock laborers here has been resumed As a consequence of the declination of the employers to negotiate with the men. A deadlock now maintains aud lhe position is grave.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
COLONEL FRARY DYING
Found seriously III in a Meriden Sa-
 loon Last Ni&ht.

IOOIl TlaSt
 MERIDEN, March 26.-Col J. D. Frary is dying at the City hotel from pneumo- nia and pleurisy. He was found seri- ouslv ill in a State street saloon last | iyht Col Frarv was once a member of Lnnders. Frary & Clark manufacturers If New Britain. but more recently has been the head of the Frary cutlery com pany of Bridgeport. He was a member of the late Governor Jewelrs staff, but has been ruined by drink. He cannot live through the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
'BARRETT'S,
 55 BANK STREET. k KID CLOVES +

Grand opening of 6, 900 dozen ladies, Mis- ses' and Gents' Kid Gloves in all the new spring shades at extraordinary low prices. The following are a few of the hundreds ot bargains to be found in this Enormous
 Stock A5 5dox. ladies' 3-button Gloves, opera shades,
 23c worth 50. 15O dog. 4 and 8 button ladies real Kid Gloves in every possible shade,
 59c worth $1.O0. 176 dox. 4 and 6 button ladies' real Kid Gloves, embroidered | acks in taus, browns
 slates and black,
 69c worth $l.25. c5 dox. ladies 6 hook lacirg Gloves, em- broidered backs, colored only,
 59c worth $l.O0. 226 dog. ladies' hook lac'ng fine quality real Kid Gloves in all th- newest spring
 shades and black
 9Sc worth $l75. 70 doz. 6 button Undressed Kid Gloves in in all the latest spring shades,
 59c worth 95. 47 dog. gents fine Kid Gloves, heavy em-
 broidered backs,
 soc worth S1 %. 1S5 dog. ladies' hook lncing Kid Gloves, embroidered backs, in all the new spring shades, warranted real kid,
 9Sc worth $1 80. o9 dog. ladies' Biaritz Kid Gloves in black
 and colored.
 $1.19 worth S2 %. 26 doz. gents Kid Gloves, embroidered backs, patent fastners,
 $1.10 worth $1. Q. 0O dog. misses real Kid Gloves, hand some tan shades, button, embroidered backs,
 70c worth $1 %.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

" Secretaries are requested to send In tn. dates of meetings of societies. lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Second division, A. O. H. Social meeting, Y. M. c. L. A. Sedgwick Guard Drill.
 Comstock lodge, K. of P.
 Comstock lodge, No IS, K. of P. Fraternity lodge, No l45, I. G. O. F. Nosahogan lodge, No 2l, l. O. O. F. Brass City lodge, G. U. o. of o. F. Court Wolf Tone, A. O. F. of A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-25
Good Boys Wanted

To sell THE DEMOCRAT evening" An industrious boy can from 10 to 50 cents night selling THE DEMOCRAT And hen boy of the CASH PRICES which are fered month to the boys selling the largest number of papers, All this be done or two after school
 smar active and honest boy more in an bour or after school than boys get for working day. None ut honest and reliable boys need apply
 Buy paper and the boys wLo are striving hard
 win the Gold Piece offered prize this month or the $s O lat for making the largest increase in sales . s@#
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-13
HE WILL COMPLY.

President Harrison Requested TO ISsne
the worlds Fair Proclamation Inviting
Foreign Countries to Participate In the
Great Exposition.
WASHINGTON, Dee 12.-Hcn. Thomas
w. Palmer. president and Hon. Ben
jamin Butterworth, secretary. of the
worlds fair commission and Ferd W.
Peck, OF the local directory. wait
ed on the President and requested
that be issue the formal proclamation
inviting foreign governments 70 partici-
pate in the Worlds Fair They sub
mitted documents 70 prove that all
the requisite conditions prescribed
by the act of Congress bad been
fully complied with. These re-
ouirements are briefly that the
grounds and buildings are provided fer:
that the Illinois corporation has se-
cured the required $40. 900. 600. and that
the necessary rules and regulations
have been prepared.
The President received them cordially
and assured them that the proclsma-
ton would be promulgated as seen as
the necessary formalitios shall have
been complied with. He said that
be would AZ once refer tbe
papers in the matter TO the
Attorney-General for an opinion IS
to the suficiency. and that the procls-
nation would issue as soon as be was
officially advised that such was the
case. The President in recsirinr bis
visitor. ohatted pleasantly and paid
Chicago and Der people 10 end Of cen.
plimsnts On their energy in pushing The
project as they hsd done