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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Pugilist Ike Williams and John Ennis of Bridgeport are to have a cracker eat ing match next Saturday evening for a purse of $1O. Oyster crackers will be used, and no beverages of any kind al lowed to be partaken of by the contest ants.
 Won der Ahe has been making an un- successful attempt to purchase the fran chise of the Sioux City team. He offer ed $7,5OO, which was refused. It is said he wanted to secure Burdlck, Brosnan, Glenn, Powell and Hanrahan to strengthen the Browns.
 A big meeting of wheelmen from all parts of the state will be held in New Haven on the 9th of June. It will be the annual convention of the Conn-cti. cut division of the American league. It is expected that 800 wheelmen will be present.
 Duryea's action in jumping a contract is a disgrace to base ball. as is every other case of actual contract breaking. If this thing continues, a well founded suspicion may get abroad that the game | is not as honest as it should be. Pat Sheedy, who is in Chic ago, say. that if the Washington Park club would add at least $25 1000 for the American Derby of 1892. so that it would insure the winner of the race $50,O0O, it would attract entries from Australia and Eng land, and make it the most valuable O. turf purses. Sheedy offers to guarantee the reimbursement of any possible los arising from the increase in added | money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
AMONG THE SOCIETIES.
Items of Local Interest Gathered
 From All Sources.

Items of Local Interest Gathered
 From All Sources.
 A new council of the Knights of Col umbus is being formed in Guilford, and another new council in Watertown. The order is constantly growing, and will soon have branches in all the important towns of the state. It is looked upon to-day as the most successful Catholic organization in America, where the or ganization is confined to a single state.
 A class of the following named gentle men from the Young Mems Catholic Literary associati, n commenced a series of lessons in elocution, from Henry Pincus, last evening: Messrs Smith, Bar rett, Moore, Donovan, McEvoy, Shields, Lynch, McMahon, Conroy.
 The committee having in charge the arrangements for the A. O. H. banquet, met last evening. Tickets for the ban quet can be purchased until Sunday afternoon. The committee decided last evening to give the catering to Bolster. The affair will be a grand success. Covers will be laid for over l2O.
 Evangeline Circle Companions of the Forest, have decided to give a fair and festival on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, April 15, 16 and F. The circle have appointed a com- chairman.
 The Masonic Mutual Benefit associa- tion have voted $2 .O0O to the widow of tha late William Barrymore of Strat- ford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
The Oyster Industry.

The United States fish commissioners have received an exhaustive report from Captain Platt of the 'nited States Navy with reference to the oyster industry as pursued in Conn .cticut waters. Captain Platt has been engaged for some time in examining into the habits of the Connecticut oysters and he has been especially trusted in trying to find out the cause for the killing off of so many of the blvalves. In his report to the fish commissioners he states that the cause of the great mortality among the oysters during the past few years Is not due so much to the ravage of the beds as to the accumulations of refuse that have coated the bottom of the sound In many places he thinks the oysters have been poisoned rather than devoured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
BUNGLING FORGERs ARRESTED. Two EnterprisfnE Stamford Citizens Utter Forged Checks.

STAMFORD, March 12.-Daniel Mori- arty and Martin Culloo, two young men, residents of this place, accomplish ed daring forgeries here yesterday after noon. Moriarty purchased n small arti- cle valued at $2 from Waterbury & Nc Donald, clothing dealers, offering in payment check for $22, drawn by Eugene A. Weed. Mcdonald took the check, supposing il to have been drawn by Eugene A. Weed, a prominent and responsible citizen, and gave Moriarty the money, less the S2. Soon after wards Mcdonald began to suspect that the check was not all right and MT Weed happening to pass the store at the time he was called and said the check was not drawn by him. Officer Bolster was at once notified and arrested the man in a short time.
 Culloo, in the meantime had present.
 d d check to a saloon keeper purport- ing to have been drawn by Father Rogers. It was for seven dollars, the word belng spelled ''saven." The saloon keeper also became suspicious and seeing Father kenna asked him concerning the check. It was pronounced forgery. Officer Ferris was instructed to arrest Culloo. He found the man. who refused to be arrested The officer drew his pistol and only by threatening to fire caused Culloo to give up. When the men were taken to the cells in the lock up they made a desperate resistance and it required the assistance of Police Com missioner Weed, and the use of clubs before the men would submit to having the keys of the cell door turned upon them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12

Supt Phelps of the New England road to-day appointed c. J. Hough baggage master at the station in this city.
 It is reported in New York to day that the New York & New England railroad company were preparing to put blanket mortgage on their stock for $30, ,00O, ,00O, to take up maturing bondo and provide ready money.
 D. B. Hamilton and H. F. Baker are in New Haven to-day attending the meeting fer the purpose of organ lzing a state board of trade. Thirty delegates are present and all are enthusiastic over the subject of a state organization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
NEW DEMoCRArIC PLANS.
Committee Members to Be Elected E
 tax.lnl l,nnxeni iAna

Committee Members to Be Elected By
 senatorial Conventions
 It is now proposed that the senatorial conventions elect the members of the democratic state central committee. Formerly this was done at the state con- vention.
 The change is favorably regarded, as under the new rules the members elected will be in way pledged to look after the organization of their respective dis tricts and see that the cities and towns composing them have properly consti- tuted city and town committee. This is a matter which was neglected to some extent under the old system, and it is expected the new plan will result in better organization.
 D. N. Morgan of Bridgeport has been elected member of the finance com mittee to succeed Senator Reed, who re- gently resigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Left a Bad Name Behind Him.

William Il. Eltz, who left New Haven suddenly short tin ago, did not leave behind him the best kind of a reputa- tion. He was for four years a book keeper at McDonald's livery stable. and after his departure a considerable short- age ln his accounts was discovered Many other shady operations are ac- credited to Eltz. The ugliest rumor in circulation regarding him is that he has three wives living. This, however, is hardly worthy of credence and his em- ployer and intimate friends discredit that story. He is now believed to be ip Massachusetts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Major Allen's Resignation.

In speaking of the Second regiment inspections Monday night, Major Allen ssid: ''They are not as severe as were those to whichIthe brigade was subjected Ill 1881, when Major McCrea of the U. S. A. was detailed to conduct the inspec- tion. In May of that year 1 stood for company F. of the First regiment. have already sent in my resignation a S brigade inspector to General Watson, and he sent back letter asking that re tain the position until further nctice."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
LOCAL LIN ES.

Cabbages, sqnashes and fresh cucum- bers at Ladd's, South Main street.
 TRY PHELAN's 5Oc Tea. It is actually fine. 27 East Main street, Platt block.
 Go to the Union Tea Company, for good tea. coffee and spices, No 72 South Main street.
 Bring your repairing to LAKE, STRoBEL C Co, the jewellers. Nothing is too diff flcult for them to handle and every job is warranted. at 1 and 3 Exchange place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Passion,s Slave 5

"Passion's Slave is a melodrama in thrilling situations and sensational climaxes. The plot which and has been admirably developed by Mir Stephens, the author. "Passion's Slave"'is presented by an exceptionally strong company, and was we'll received The scenery is very effective, much of it being the original used in the Windsor theatre at New York.-Syracuse Stand ard. At the opera house Friday even- ing.
 George Wilson's Minetrols.
 George Wilson's minstrels were greeted by crowded house last night novel features.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Hurt While ExerciSiur.

W1LLIMANTIC. March l2.-While Thomas FenJon, a member of the Athletic club, was exercising on the jumping horse, tonight, rod broke, one end of winch penetrated his nose, passing upward in the dire ction of the brain. At last reports Fenton was lying in semi-un conscious state, and his condition was considered critical. The atten ding physician is unable at present to foretell the result, much depending on whether the brain was injured or not
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Explosion In Ansonia.

Thomas Grady, a plumber. was at work in the cellar of building on Water street Ansonia yesterday, fixing pipe, when a boy came in and left a bottle of acid on the floor. Grady shortly after went out for something, aud while he was gone an explosion took place which shook the building to it's foundation. The bottle of acid had nurst with such force as to inbed large pi. ces of glass in the floor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
REPUBLICAN, STATE COMMITTEES.
To Follow the Plans Adopted By the
 Democrats

Democrats
 HARTFORD, March 12.-The resiRna- ton of Secretary of State Walsh of the republican state central committee has given rise to some inquiries not only among democrats but also among repub- licans who are not in the confidence of the committee. When MT Walsh re- signed he gave as his reason that it would hardly be proper for him to hold a partisan position such as the secretaryship of the republican state central committee, and at the same time be judge of the court of common pleas for Fairfield county. This is a very pretty sentiment at first sight, but it is now claimed that Judge Walsh had other re asons for resigning.
 When the republican committee met here a couple of weeks ago they devoted good deal of their time to a discussion of the action of the democrats in estab- l fishing q permanent headquarters and starting in on quiet all-the-year- around campaign. If the republican gentlemen connected with the commit tee did not express alarm at the activity of the democrats, they did not look upon it without something akin to that feeling, and it seemed to be pretty gen orally understood that the republicans should be up and doing as well as the democrats. Deacon Day of Colchester was in favor of beginning the mission ary work right away, and it is under stood several other members of the com. mittee agreed with him.
 The republicans who attended the meeting are well known for their reti cence. and it has been impossible to find out if they took any definite action. Il has leaked out, however. that Nil Walsh's resignation is only the forerun ner of plan to appoint a new secretary who will conduct the work of the com mittee on the same plan as that pursued by the democratic committee. Thi: work may not be inaugurated immedi ately, but it is expected that the republi can committee will be ready for actioI before many weeks, and then an etfor will be made to counteract the intluenc of the work of the democratic state cen tral committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Amateur Burglars at Work.

Fitzgerald's saloon on Railroad Hill street was entered by burglars last night and quantity of liquors were stolen. The office of Roadmaster Lane at the Naugatuck yards was also broken into last night and several articles taken. The car inspectors building at the sta tion was also burglarized. Several other places were visited. No clue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
A Sudden Dcalh

WILLIMANTIC, March 12.-Elliswort w. Bingham, one of Chaplin's highly re pected residents, dropped dead Mon day afternoon. He had been hard at work through the day, drawing ties,and at half past four, just after he had thrown off his load, his mother chanced to look out and saw him lying prostrate, his head hanging over the timbers. She hastened to the spot and spoke to him, but he was already dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
DanburS Law and Order.

DANBURY, March 12.-The police yes terday evening succeeded in breaking up a notorious den kept by James Tee on Ives court. This morning Tee was fined $25 and costs and sentenced to jail for three months. The inmates were sen- fenced to fifteen days in iail,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
The Work of Hoodlums.

BRANFoRD. March 12.-The people who pass their summers at the shore in this vicinity have been looking after thelr cottages earlier than usual this spring owing to the depreciation of the Branford youths. Sheriff Nettleton is still on the hunt for four or five boys who were concerned in the villiany and expects to arrest them in a day or two. Several persons who visited their cot tages this week have found them badly damaged inside and out.
 DB E. A. TOwNE. "A Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Now Haven French Catholics.

The French Catholics in New Haven are growing to be large and prosperous community. Last fall they purchased the double frame house on the corner of Chapel and Chestnut streets. They have now converted the first floor into an audience room, where they will hold Sunday services. The upper floor i. occupied by the priest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Assaulted With a Pitchfork.

LITCHFIELD, March 12.-John Rewett the keeper of the town farm, was as- saulted by an inmate with a pitchfork yesterday afternoon. The keepers face was badly cut and he was otherwise in jured but finally succeeded in getting his assailant into custody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
A Missing Car Driver.

NEW HAVEN, Mar l2.-Frank Moore, a car driver on the Fair Haven & Vest vile road, has been missing since Mon day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
Improved Telephone Service.

ToRRINGToN, March 12.-New tele- phones are being put in many places here. Work on the ce ntral office Is just finished. This is the only town in the state where every telephone is on d metallic circuit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

~ Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs, NAd to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Second Advents.
 Waterbury Turnverein.
 Amphion club rehearsal. Court Fruitful Vine, A, O. F, Eureka chapter, No 22, R. A M. Excelsior council, No ?. o. U. A. NJ. Nattatuck council, No 7la, R A. Waterbury Temperance Alliance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
J. FINN, ,
 13 East Main St. Irving Block
FOR SAIE-

FoF SALE-
 A house and lot on the corner of High and A Orenge streets. Must be sold at once Also which Thoma. Conlon formerly lived Will be sold UT n bargain. Jusi look at the Lalley farm in OakAil,e It will be sold at a bargain. See building lots on Laurel stLeet. Taylor avenue. To \ n Plot and Simonsville and in fact al! parts or the town Just look at those places fronting Frankli lin and Denny streets. A beautiful sea, shore cottage of eleven rooms in the snd center 9i near the academy, church and park and is well known the Waterbury, people as the T. V. Megs place It will b. s3ld cheap st in samnE E town, In Ansonia Conn, q house of rooms on Maple street will be closed out at a low figures Houses. farms and woodlands for sale in all di- rections. Inquire at
 D. H. Tierney's Real Estate Office,
 l3l BANK STREET,
 Tierney's Block. Waterbury, Coun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12

274 Dozen Fine Tricora Corsets in Ecru, White and Drab, over fifty different styles, all handsomely embroidered glove fitting, all sizes from Is to 50,
 59c worth $l.OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12

.Da. o. ". < Fao.r, ls7 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12

450 Dozen Whalebone Corsets in White, Drab and Black, double bones over the hips, perfect fitting
 S9c worth Csc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12
.CORSETS
Enormous Sale of 2,5OO Dozen
 of Ladies' and Mis>es -t Corsets at
BARRETT'S,
 55 BANK STREET.

Don't Sail to see this monster display of Corsets. know you never seen anything like 1t. Now is your'time if you want to save money. The following are few Of the many bargains you can get here during this great sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12

75O Dozen Birdseye's Best Grade Tricorn Corsets, the best fitting goods known. Every pair warranted for twelve months not to break down or roll up over the hips, extraordinary value,
 75c worth $l.25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-12

DB E. A. TowNE. "A Bank street.
, 1890-02-07

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, 1890-02-07

WASHINGTON. Feb. The Democrats
this morning carried out their policy of a
silent protest against the rulings of the
speaker by declining to vote upon the
question OF approving the journal. The
instrument, however, was approved; yeas
1873, NAYS O.; a constitutional quorum be-
ing counted By the speaker. The com
mittee on rules reported the new code
which was ordered printed and recon
mitted. The senate direct tax bill was
referred to the committee on Judiciary.
The committee GU invalid pensions this
afternoon reported back the senate disa-
bility pension bill with a substitute max
ing total disability $72 per month and
amended was passed. The bill for relief
of survivors of the Samoa disaster was
also passed as was the bill creating two
new land districts in Montana.
TarsneY OF Missouri offered a resolution
reciting that it is charged that many hun
bred individuals entered Oklahoma in VIC
lation OF the act of congress and the pro
clamation of the president and directing
the speaker to appoint a select committee
to investigate the matter. Referred.
The following bills were introduced.
By Williams OF Illinois-Dirccting the
secretary of the treasury to purchase at
the market price 81, 1000, 900 worth of Hl
yer bullion per month and have it coined
as fast as purchased into standard silver
dollars.
Dorsey-Authorizing the issue of
$500, 600, 600 ffty-year 2 per cent United
States bonds be issued exclusively for the
purpose of securing circulation of national
banking associations.
Hayes from the committee on accounts
reported a bill providing for clerks for
members and delegates. Ordered printed
and recommitted.
Perkins reported from the committee
on Indian affairs land the house passed
after short discussion) a bill extending
two years time within which the Kansas
Pacific Railroad company may construct
a line through Indian Territory. Ad-
iourned.
, 1890-02-07
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
River Improvement Measures
Before the Senate.
Disability Pension Bill Passed
by the House
An Opinion Given Concerning
mo Mans Land"
In the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-After some
miscellaneous business the senate took up
the bill to provide a temporary govern
ment for Oklahoma. The clerk continued
the reading of the bill.
At 2 o'clock the Oklahoma bill won't
over and Blair took tho floor to continue
his speech on the educational bill.
Blair spoke two hours on the educa-
tional bill and then yielded the floor to
conclude Monday. The conference re-
port on senate joint resolution for the re-
noval Of distractions to navigation in the
Missouri river was presented and agreed
to.
The house amendment reducing the
amount from $3.50, 600 to $4,000, and
inserting q provision of $500 for i'm
provement at the mouth of the Columbia
river was adopted. After executive ses-
sion the senate adiourded.
Before the senst committee on com
merce Raglan made an argument in favor
of the scheme to spend $1,000 900 on
making a deep water harbor at Galveston.
a subcommittee was appointed to draft q
bill and report to the full committee.
In the executive session of the senate
to-day. motions made by Edmunds in
reference to the Samoan treaty were
tabled, whereupon Edmunds stated be
desired to be excused from further service
on the foreign relations committee
, 1890-02-07

LONDON, Feb. An explosion 90,
CURED to-day in the %colIiery at Abersychan,
Monmouthshire, and 300 miners
were imprisoned several hours. An
opening was finally affected and at noon
200 had been rescued. A number Of
those taken out were seriously iniure /.
Rescuing parties are still searching for
those remaining in the mine. 1t is feared
It will be impossible to rescue the miners
who are still i'm prisoned.
Forty bodies have been taken out from
the mine. Fifty miners are still impris.
oned and it is not known whether they
are dead or alive.
Owners estimate 100 persons lost lives
By the explosion.
, 1890-02-07

OF Helen Blythe who plays here Fri
day, Feb. IA, the Omaha Bee says:
Miss Helen Blythe is q genuine
American girl, possessing many personal
charms, and i. a natural born actress, as
wa, fully illustrated last night by her
portrayal of Edith Gordon in a Mothers
Lore The character is intensity emo
tional throughout, and requires hard
study and fine acting to keep up its
strength and Intcnseness without making
it's rendition unnatural. Miss Blythe sue
ceeded in doing,this admirably. enchanting
the attention and interest of her audience
during the entire play. She won many
friends last night who will always be hap,
py to welcome here in any role she may
assume. Mr. Joseph f. Bren, who is,
by the way. the author of the play,
made a perfect Allen Gordon and the
chara ,ter suits him equally as well as that
of the Silver King"
, 1890-02-07

Detroit Free Press.

Perennial Maggie Mitchell was vel,
coined at Whites last night by a goodly
sized and very enthusiastic audience in a
pretty little comedy drama entitled
Ray" 1t was written for her by G.
Wallace Walters, a Philadelphian who
seems to have made a closer and more in
telligent study of Miss Mitchell than
commonly befalls players who patronize
dramatic taIlors. The phrase is not ap-
piled to Mr.. Walters in a fippant spirit
or with Intentional disrespect, but simply
to p~articularize the author who writes q
play (cuts his garments) to order with the
understanding that it must fit. Mr..
Walters, in this case, made a fs and Miss
Mitchell has made a hit.