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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
KNIGHTS OF coLUMBUs.
Action of Roderiso Council May
Result In--Its Suspension.

Action OF Roderlso Council May
Results In-Its -Suspennlon.
The board of government of the
Knights of Columbus is investigating a
case which is being watched with in
terest by members of the order and par
ticularly by the heirs of the late John
F. O'Grady of New Haven. OGrady
was a member of Roderlgo council, but
was not prompt in paying his dues
which accumulated rapidly until he was
found to be in arrears to the amount of
sl4. About this time he became ill and
when his condition assumed serious
asDect his friends raised the $14 in which
| ne was indebted to the order and left 1t
| at tho house of the financial secretary.
O'Grxdy died August 80. The secretary,
it is said, gave the man credit for the
amount on the books of the council,
thus making him in good financial
standing with the council and privileged
to derive all benefits.
When the question of voting 81 900 to
the heirs of the deceased arose, the
board of government took charge of the
matter and no such vote was passed
The council voted to uphold the action
of the secretary, and now the members
/ of the council are awaiting expectantl5
| the decision of the board of government
in the matter. There is probability
that the council may De suspended !rou
the order for taking such action, mas
much as it violated rule of the orde
in doing so.
The board Of government met las
Saturday in the Office of Daniel Colwell
the general secretary of the order. VIVA
was done at the meeting could not b.
learned, but another meeting will b.
held at the same place tomorrow after
noon, when all the facts ia the case vii
be secured and the decision will b
made. If the statement of an official il
the order can be taken for n correc
; prophecy, and it probably can, tn
board will not vote to pay the 1,OOC
A law of the order says that any mem
Der who is in arrears beyond certai
limit suspends himself without a Motif
} cation from the council. The decisio
) may result in lawsuit if the decision
of the board of government is agains
: the heirs.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
SERIES OLE FIRES.

Dwelling House in Hartford Burned
Early This Morning.
HARTFORD, December 19.-The two
story frame house of James Legeyt, No
At New Britain avenue, was entirely de-
stroyed by fire about 2:30 this morning.
The fire broke out in the chimney
probably from some defect in construc-
ton. Legeyt, his wife and four
children, all of them young, were sleep
ing in the upper story. Mrs Legeyt dis
covered the fire first and awOke her
husband, who at once, after good deal
of trouble, got the children safely out OF
the house. His son George sent in the
alarm. The house, which was in bad
repair, was completely destroyed. The
loss is about $500.
NEW BRITAIN, December 19.-The fire
department was called upon to respond
to two alarms last night. The first alarm
rang at o'clock. The fire was In an
Arch street saloon and was easily ex.
tinguished. Shortly after midnight fire
was discovered in Glackin's saloon on
Main street and the alarm was again
rung. The firemen responded promptly
and soon had the fire under control
Loss $500.
SoUTHINGToN, December 10.-C. A
Listers barn on Meriden avenue waE
burned late yesterday afternoon. Loss
about $1,000. The firemen were com
plimented for their efficient work by Mr.
Lister and neighbors, and given a lunch
with hot coffee, cigars, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
BASE BALL.

Talk OF q League without Water
bury an . Member.
New Haven is making a strong effort
to place a ball club In the American
association, but with small prospects of
success. Manager Durham says frank
ly that he does not think the prospects
very bright, at least for this season
He adds that there is a lighting chance
and that the management is determined
to do all in his power to succeed. The
result depends largely upon the action
taken with regard to Boston. The
National league magnates there are
opposed to the former Players league
team of that city entering the American
association, and if they succeed In keep
ing it out, new Haven, Mr. Burnham
thinks, may get the vacancy.
If the New Haven club fails to get in
the American association, Mr. Burnham
assures the cranks in that city that they
shall still have good article of base
ball. He does not expect the Atlantic
association to be organized, but some
new league may, Ito include Syracuse,
Rochester, Buffalo and Troy, or Albany
in the west and New Haven and three
other cities-say, for example, Hart
ford, Providence and Worcester-in the
east" Mr. Burnham thinks 'tthis cir
cult would be a strong one in every
sense and may possibly be put into
operation during the coming season.
What has Waterbury to say to this?
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Don't forget to give NJ. II. Was, the
cigar dealer, call when you are max
ing up your stock of Christmas presents.
In addition to his favorite brands of
cigars, he has meerschaum and briar
pipes. and smokers articles in great
abundance.
No family will be able to enjoy their
Christmas dinner fully, unless they Gull
some dainties from the stock of Quin-
tard & Merriam, the dealers in fine
groceries. No other store carries so
large a stock of fine goods, including the
best brands of bottled ales and porter,
foreign and domestic wines, preserves
of all kinds, West India goods, etc.
At the old reliable firm of J. NJ. Bur-
rail- & Co, so Bank street. those seeking
for useful and lasting holiday gifts, will
find large and varied line of furniture
to select from. One of those comfort
able full spring easy chairs will put any
body in a comfortable frame of mind.
There are so many useful and handsome
articles, suitable for presents, that a de-
scription is out of the question. Call
and see Them.
A large portion of the money spent
for holiday presents will be invested in
watches, jewelry and silverware. P. J.,
Strain, the jeweler. 90 Bank street
Cl8lmS TO nave Gn0 largest STOCK OF
watches and diamonds, set and unset, in
the city, and one of the largest in the
state, Intending purchasers will dc
well to look a. his display inside, he
cannot make q great show in his win.
dow.
Who will be the next to purchase one
of the celebrated Shoninger pianos
The genial local agent reports an un
usually large number seld this season
which is proof of the hold they have
in public favor. There are doubtless
many promises made by fathers OF
mothers to their daughters, or husbands
to their wives, why not redeem then
now. and make the recipient happy
with a ShoningsF,
Pure drugs and chemicals can b,
found at the West End drug store, III
West Main street. Physicians prescrip
tions compounded with care, at loves
prices. -
The choicest of teas, coffees and bak
ing powder to he found in the City ar,
for sale at the Union Tea store, ~ SoutI
Main street. Beautiful presents giver
away during the holidays.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
ssE. ii. Sorhern.,,


A large and critical audience wit
messed the first presentation in this city.
of ''The Master of Woodbarrow, at
the opera house last night. Those who
have laughed at Sothern's comedy char
acterizations were delighted with his
acting in the difficult role of Allen Roll
Iitt The play is well built, very strong,
tender, humorous and stirring. It was
presented by company of which too
much caunot be said, each member bav-
ing been especially chosen for his or her
individual fitness for the character to be
portrayed. The staging was elaborate
and realistic. In the third act a spark
from an open fireplace set fire to some
drapery and for moment a
panic was imminent. Ladies sprang
to their feet, but were treasured by the
presence of mind of Mr. Sothern, who
with great GOODNESS took down the blaz-
ing setting with his bare hands and ex-
tinguished the fire, afterwards coolly re.
moving the ashes from his blackened
hands by me ans of handkerchief and a
bottle of wine. In itself this was q
clever piece of acting and the audience
applauded until the interrupted lines Of
the play were taken up. s4~:4
i Concert Company" -,
May & Cutters Novelty Concert com
pany will hold the boards at the opera
house this evening. The entertainment
will be in three parts. introducing songs
dances, instrumental solos, tableaux
etc. Beautiful scenery and costumes.
SEA silent Partner.''
GA Silent Partner" will be presented
at the opera house Christmas afternoon
and evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
ROADS AND SEWERS.
Matters PaSSed Upon at Last Nights
Meeting of the Board.

Matters Passed Upon at Last Nights
Meeting Of the Board.
At the meeting of the sewer board
held last evening, Louisa Vogel of IL
Orange street, was given permission to
connect her property with the sewer on
the street.
1t was voted to purchase the Office
being the property of the estate of the
late City Engineer Weld.
The report of the committee on claims
was read and laid over until the next
meeting.
IL. AdamSon, whose licence for max
ing sewer connections, was recently re-
voked, appeared before the board and
stated his case, but they took no action.
In the road board the strt ct inspector
was instructed to purchase books SO that
he may keep an account of moneys ex.
pended on each street, commencing Jan
uary 1.
The matter of changing the grade and
filling French street by one of the
property owners CD that street, wal
brought up before the board, and petit
ton presented asking that the street be
| restored to its proper condition was re
ferred to the city attorney for advice.
A communication was received from
the city attorney in response to a vote
passed November "a requesting him tC
give an opinion as to the duty and liza
bllity of the city to clean out Great and
Little brooks where the same passed
through private property. The city at
| torney expressed the opinion that there
is no liability attached to the city only
where the brooks pass through thu
property belonging to the city or upor
public property.
The board after passing upon severa
minor matters adjourned until Deem
Der 81.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.
Less of Life From Fire In the Ope
HnnAa Almost Imnnssihln

Less OF Life From Fire in the Opera
House Almost Impossible.
1t might be well for theatre-goers to
know that in case of fire at the Jacques
opera house, especially if the flames are
upon the stage, there is absolutely no
danger. In the first place the hall can
be emptied through its numerous exits
in very few minutes. And secondly ],
it is next to impossible for fire to gain
Roadway, even among: the Infiammable
material upon the stage. the stage
proper is protected by heavy walls lined
with asbestos and covered with tin.
Perforated water pipes are arranged all
through tire flies so that the entire stage
can be flooded in less than a minute. By
another ingenious arrangement the DROP
curtain can be filled with water as il
descends SO that there is no possibility
of flames upon the stage communicating
to the auditorium. After last night't
scare timid ones should paste this il
their hats for future reference.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A New England Road Pin PULLEY
Loses His Right Arm.

A New England Road Pin Fuller
Loses His Right Arm.
Charles Ryan, "pin puller," in the
New England yards in East Hartford,
had his right arm crushed about 8
o'clock last night. While uncoupling
cars in the yard his foot slipped, and
either his arm fell between the hunters
and was crushed or he fell down and
his arm came across the track, where
the wheel passed over it. He was
brought at once to Hartford and wal
carried in the ambulance to the hospital
where his wound was dressed. Ryan
lives in Manchest, r, where he has a wife
and four small children.
John Dorau, New York and New
England brakeman, was brought tc
Danbury on a freight train yesterday
and taken to the hospital by Baggage
master Bassett. Doran fell from train
at Hawley Vile and was severely in
iured. His nose was nearly torn from
his face, and his lips were badly cut
He was otherwise bruised, and also sps
tanned severe injury of the back.
A handsome bird dog belonging to
William D. Bishop. jr, purchasing agent
of the Consolidated road, was killed by
the S:37 train yesterday morning at the
Bridgeport depot. Mr. Bishop boarded
the train and the dog stepped under the
train Just as it started. The body of the
dog was cut in two. The animal waf
valued at more than 500.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
80 Bank Street.

Solid Gold Watches from 500
upwards, and 500 to select
from. Diamond Rings, Studs,
Lace Pins and Sleeve Buttons
from $15 to $500 and upwards.
Ladies' and Gents Stone Rings,
consisting of finest selected Ru-
bies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Intag-
lios, Tiger Eye and Onyx stones
mounted in the latest designs,
Opera Glasses, my own impor-
tation, Silver novelties, French
Clocks and Bronzes and Silver
ware in the latest designs.
Ladies' Silver ChateIaine
Watches in endleas designs, So
and Upwards. Also a larg-
line of Gents Silver Watches
in open and hunting cases. All
warranted to be as represented.
P,J, Strain, 90 Bank st,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
verdiot Apainst yerpon,

ROCKVILLE, Dec 19.-The jury in the
case of Luton VS. the Town of Vernon
rendered a verdict for Luton of $3.50
with costs. Luton drove FROM a high
way into Talcottville pond, one dark
night and man and horse were drowned.
The administrator of his estate brought
two suits. one for $500 damages for kill
ing the horse and one for 81, 900 damage
for the death of Luton. The first case
has been on trial for two weeks. The
town has appealed to the supreme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
FATHER sLoouM ROBBED.

His Residence Entered By Burglars
Last night.
SOUTH NoRwALK, December 19.-Bur-
glars entered st Mary's parochiaI resi-
dence last night and made away with a
large quantity of fine silverware, new
overcoat belonging to Rev Father Slocum
and package of valuable papers. En-
trance was effected through a rear win
dow. The thieves also visited the coal
Office of G. P. Leonard, but were frrigh-
tened away without securing anything.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
smokeless Porder Ell.worth.

The New Haven Register says that
Mrs Ellsworth, wife of the inventor of
the smokless powder and her two chill
dren, are in a destitute condition. An
application to her husband, who is now
in Boston, brought the reply that he, too,
was poverty-stricken and unable to do
more for his family than he had been
doing. He sent them $40 about a month
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
win Be Here next Week.

Prof j. H. Caruss, the scientific op-
tician and specialist IN lenses for the eye,
who is well known by the people here
for the past three years, can be consulted
at the Epson jewelry store, Monday Tues
day and Wednesday of next week. He
solicits difficult cases,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
LOCAL LINES.

Free presents at PHELAN's Tea store,
commencing tomorrow, and continuing
until Christmas. Don't mss them.
You can buy -four of any kind al
1ADD'S cheaper than any other place in
Conn.
Who can show you the best Holiday
Gifts in the citya Lake, Strobel 4 Co.
L pok in their windows and see them; step
IN and be convinced. Those gold chain
bracelets are immense.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
Parnell aoIns to Paris.

DUBLIN, December 19.-Mr PaTnell will
go to Paris immediately, having con-
sented to confer with William O'Brien
as soon as the latter arrives there. The
fact that Mrs O'Shea has left for Paris
has caused considerable comment.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
Dog Fight at Pippo Beach.

NoRwALK, December ia savage
dog fight occurred last night at Pippo
beach, which was witnessed by 200
sports from Bridgeport and Norwalk.
The fight was between Rowdy, owned
by Norwalk parties and Judy of Bridge
port. After two and ane half hours of
lighting the Bridgeport dog won. The
fight was for 500 a side.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19

LONDON, Dec 19.-The admiralty has
ordered the fleet2to be in readiness to
move at a moments notice. 1t is be-
lieved that the order was given in antici-
patton of serious trouble in the west of
Ireland.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
SHERIFF AND PRISONER DEAD.
Double Tragedy at sherb rOOk, Quebec,
This Morning.

SHERBRooK, Quebec, December ia
double tragedy was enacted in the Jail
here this morning. At 9 o'clock Sheriff
Webb entered the cell of Murderer La
montague to tell him prepare for death.
Hardly had he entered the cell when he
fell dead from heart disease. The exc
cution was postponed for half an hour
and at $50 Lamontagne was jerked to
eternity by Radclitf, who conducted the
execution Of Birchall. The announce
ment of the sheriff's death created great
excitement.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
A SIGN OVER A STORE

Is an advertisement only to those who
are on the street where it is. An "Ad" in
the EVENING DEMoCRAF attracts the at
tentiou of people all over the city,
hundreds of whom ArOad Lao other daily
paper.
TRY ONE
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
For The Holidays.

All former efforts surpassed. The grand.
est display ever made. Holiday Goods 70,
everyone. We are now showing one OF
the finest and most carefully selected as
sentiments of Holiday Gifts to be found in
the city. Persian, Silver, Plush and
Leather Goods of all kinds, Novelties, Fan.
cy Articles, Ornamental and Useful Goods
and for the children full line of Dolls OF
all sizes and styles; at prices from IS cent
up, and . variety OF, other goods we cannot
enumerate, but we invite everyone to visit
our store and examine our Holiday depart
ment. It is a verltable fairy land. =
I. CHASE,
ARCADE BUILDING.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19

DISTRICr OF WATERBURY,, IS, Probate
- Court Dec. IS, 1890 49, Aioo@Ue
,,,I Estate Of Pierce Keefe, of Water
oury, In said district, deceased
Upon the application of Martin Keeen nrov
ing ma. n letters ties tamentary may be granted
on salu estate to him and that an instrument in
mr.mS pu,p3rt1ng to be the last will and tesla
m M OF said Pierce Keefe deceased, NAV he
pr Wed, approved, ALL. we'd and admitted to- pro
pears, it is nav N'io Auly ap-
! Or iered3That said application be heard and
Ler Ell, nee, at the Probate flee, in Waterbury
D.; s99: at o'c ock la tn forenoon. and that
noLl'e De given of the pendancy of said annIjcaI
10 ana tne time and place Of hearing hera"n
Dy publishing the same time in Some n evvs
paper having a CT ~culati in said dis triet ""
ELLIS Ell AN Judge,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19

DR.. G. w. 8. FaosT. 1877 Bank st.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
Kelly The Baker

Is making Christmas Candy by the ton.
Ask for the Nellie Bly, Chocolate Cream
Drops, 20 cents pound. --..
vile, Va, strictly fresh, W Cent? 2
This is where Kelly buys his eggs in
winter. Hens lay as many eggs in Decem-
her and Jannary in Virginia as they do IN
the months of April and May in Con
neetieut.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19

WIN. Cor HOLMES. ND. Browns blk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-26
STEAMER IN DISTRESS.

She Arrives in Boston With Engines
Broken Down and Lifeboats Gone
BosToN, Dec. 26-The steamer discard.
of London, Captain Campbell, from New
York for Lisbon with 10000 bushels of
wheat, put in here last night in distress,
with engines broken down, lifeboats
gone, decks swept and 81 inches of water
in her hold ami otherwise damaged.
The vessel sailed from New York De-
cember Is, and was 700 miles from port
when she was obliged to head for Boston.
The first two days out were fair, but
afterward the steamer encountered a sue
cession of heavy gales with high seas.
On the Goth she lay nearly IA hours in
the trough of the sea entirely unmanage-
able and almost submerged. Next morn
ing the storm abated and she was able to
proceed for Boston.
The discard is anchored in the lower
harbor, but will be docked at East Bos-
ton, when a survey will be made and the
cargo probably discharged. Repairs will
then be made at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-26

lookout. Doan furgit 'em on de day o.
de Chris'muss, John Peter Thomas
Den de voice hushed an ole marster
groaned. After while we rid on, an
bimeby the ole pusson said: Jake. doan
you say err word O. whut has took place
ter night l wuz jest er foolin' bout you
folks not habin' no Chris'muss.'
81 want gwine say nuthin' fur wuz
mighty nigh skeered outen my raw hide
shoes, tell you: an wen l got ter my
cabin l wuz SO cited dat / bumped bot
sides O. de do ez /. went in. De next
day marster call us all up an say: Use
mighty sorry dat you thought want
gwine gin you no hollerday. Wy de
Lawd know / hub you, an stead O.
habin' er week, wy bless yo' souls, you
may hab two He looked at me wen he
say dis, but he neeter, fur want gwine
ter say er word, de Lawd know'd, fur
want done bein' skeered at dat mint.
''Dar wuz er mighty heep O. happiness
in de quarter dat night, an while l wuz
settin' by de fire, mos ready ter go ter
bed, who should come in but old Chuck
"'Whut tell you?' says he.
"'You tole me de truf an nuthin'
shorter, but 'clar l thought you dun
@OS w uIAA0s say cl you SWdr you
neber mention it will tell you suthin,.
Will you swarP
"'Yas,' say he. Il will swar.'
Den tole him whut had happened,
an den he say: "Ef you swar not ter
say nuthin' I'll tell you suthin'.'
swore, an den he laughed like he gwine
take er fit an after he got able which
peered ter be er monstus long time, he
wuz so tickled, he say, he did: Man up
er bendin' tree, er haw, haw. White
man an er niger come ridin' er long.
Man up de tree called de name O. de
white man. White man gifts skeered
an gallops bis boss. Man drapped down
outen de tree--cuts through de woods,
gifts inter er nuder tree ahead O. de white
man. an gins him some-haw. or haw--
some advice. White man, de next day,
call up de niggers-ter he. hs-you
know de rest
wall, chillun," the old man contin-
ued, 81 sot dar er lookin' at Chuck. an
er thinkin' dat he wuz sartinly de smart
est pusson eber seed in my life. an I
sometimes wonders whut he would er
been eff he had er liben. Po' ole man.
One Chris'muss we laid him down under
de big red oak tree. Take yere, femme
git deze sweet taters outen de fire.
OPIr p RrAn