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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
INcENDIARIEs IN HARTFORD.
An Attempt to Burn the East Hartford
Bridge.

An Attempt to Burn the East Hartford
Bridge.
HARTFORD, April 23.-Early this
morning two separate fires in freight
cars were started and an attempt made
to burn the old East Hartford bridge
A fire alarm from box 90 at 1890 o'clock
this morning, called the department to
another burning freight car on the
tracks along the river, near the toll
bridge. The loss is about 5000. Just
after the fire three men were overheard
saying that the department would he
out again tonight. Not long afterwards
Watchman Kelley saw the three men
going down the tracks. Drawing his
revolver he chased them, but they got
away from him. Returning, he started
to make his rounds when he heard "a
cracking sound and looking around saw
the flames bursting from freight car.
He turned in an alarm and the depart
ment soon had the fire out. The burned
car. was damaged about the same
as the first. Between the two fires
Bridge Watchman Cosgrovr discovered
a fire on the East Hartford bridge.
fastening to it he found large bunch
of burning waste, which he promptly
eXtinguished by throwing it into the
water.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
REvlvlNe WAR MEMORIES.
DR. La Fonza Was Drummer For tn
Daring Louisiana ssTigers."

DIR La Fonza Was Drummer For the
Daring Louisiana 'sTigers.''
DIR La Fonza, the specialist, who has
opened an office in Waterbury, is one of
the best informed men on the details of
the battles and maneuvers of the late
war that we have ever had the pleasure
of meeting. DIR La Fonza, like many a
good man, was on the wrong side, start
ing IN when mere lad as drummer
regiment, better known as the Louisiana
Tigers" which took such an active
part in the great struggle.
Every incident of the war coming
under the doctors observation made a
lasting impression on his young mind.
He forgot nothing and to-day in talking
with old soldiers he gives out the chal
lenge that if they will tell in what regi-
ment and company they served he will
tell the position they occupied and
what they did in any battle in which
heard him questioned by many
old soldiers and he has never
failed in our hearing to Justify his
challenge. He can give the day of the
month and the year of every battle OF
the war, and tell who commanded.
The last soldier he talked with was
Daniel Kiefer. To the latter's astonish.
ment the doctor traced out all the
movements of Dams regiment, and told
him just where his regiment met ana
defeated the southern troops, including
his own regiment, the Louisiana
Tigers"
DIR La Fonzo is a fluent speaker, anC
well informed on most topics of the
day. A lecture to the old soldiers from
the doctors "reminiscences would bt
very entertaining.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
HoNoRlNe THEIR PREcEPToR.
The John f. Lowell banquet at New
Haven This Afternoon.

The John Il. Lowell banquet AT New
Haven This Afternoon.
This afternoon the annual reception
and banquet to John E. Lowell of this
city, the veteran preceptor,, who is
nlnety-six years old to-day, takes place
in New Haven. Mr. Lowell upon his
arrival in New Haven, yesterday, was
met at the depot by Ex-Governor Henry
b. Harrison and accompanied in car
riage by Mr. Harrison to the hotel.
Governor Harrison will preside at the
exercises to-day and make the opening
address. No formal programme has
been arranged. The exercises will he
informal and social in character. Sc, =
eral others of the pupils of Mr. Lowell
will be called upon for remarks. He
has nearly recovered from the pros
trating effects of the attack of pneumo-
mia, from which he suffered few
weeks ago. He is quite feeble, but Was
looking forward to the reunion to-day
with much satisfaction. A large at
tendance of the old Lancasterian school
boys is expected.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
POLICE COURT.
Judge Bradstreet Listens to a Tale OF
Domestic Woe.

Judge Bradstreet Listens to a Tale of
Domestic Woe.
In the police court this morning
Michael 7, Ryan was charged with
drunkenness and breach of the peace,
the charges being preferred by his wife.
Mrs Ryan left her husband In Newark,
N. j., last August, owing to his disso-
lutte habits, she said, and came to live
with relatives in Waterbury, securing
employment in one of the factories.
Yesterday her husband came to town,
imhibed considerable beer and made IA
disturbance at his wife's boarding house.
He was arrested last night by Officer
Blakeley. A threatening letter which
RYAN sent to his wife some time ago
was offered in evidence. The accused
claimed that he was more sinned
against than SHINING and told the court
long story of his domestic troubles.
He was let off with a nominal fine, 81
and costs, for drunkenness.
Frank Healy, Il II year old boy OF
vicious tendencies, was before the court
again this morning for breach of the
peace and drunkenness. He was ar
rested at his home last night, where he
was running things with n high hand,
A fine of So and costs upon each com
plant was imposed.
John Dwyer and Thomas Scanlon were
arrested by Officers Ahearn and NoOnan
while fighting near the corner of Bank
and North Riverside streets, at midnight
last night. Each claimed that the Other
was the aggressor. A fine of 81 anC
costs upon each was the sentence.
Arthur Corrigan, aged 10, was fineC
$40 and costs for drunkenness.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
MAJOR JOHN c. KINNEY DEAD.
HartfOrd's Postmaster Expires Last
Evening,

Evening.
Major John G.. Kinney, postmaster of
Hartford. died shortly after O'Clock
last evening of pneumonia following an
attack of the grip. he was fifty-two
years old, graduate of Yale in the
class of 1861, served through the war
with distinction and has since been con-
tinuously engaged in newspaper work
until year ago, when he was appoint
ed postmaster. In 1861 he declined n
commission and enlisted as a private in
Company X, Thirteenth infantry. He
was promoted for gallant service.
After the war Major Kinney spent a
short time in the south and then came
north and went into newspaper work.
He was connected with the New York
Tribune, the Waterbury American, and
then with the Hartford Courant, 1872,
continuing with that paper until his
appointment as postmaster, January 16,
1890. Major Kinney leaves a wife. who
is a daughter of the late DIR Charles
Thompson, who was for many years a
prominent and successful physician of
New Haven, and whose two sons. DIR
William II. Thompson and Ernest l.. r..
Thompson are well-known New Haven
physicians. Major Kinney was we'll
known and had many friends i'll Wa
terbury
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
\ Switchman is Run Over and Loses
His Left Leg.

His Left Leg.
Christopher Monahan, switchman
employed in the New Haven freight
yard, met with an accident yesterday
afternoon, which resulted in the ampu-
tation of his left leg at the hospital.
Monahan attempted to board moving
switch engine, but missed his footing,
slipped and fell under the wheels. The
wheels passed over his left leg, crushing
and mangling it in n horrible manner.
He was picked up by some companions
who saw the accident and call was
sent in for the ambulance. Monahan
was taken to the hospital, where the
physicians who examined the injured
limb decided to amputate it. This was
done and Monahan'S condition later was
encouraging.
Philip Zahn, Il German engaged in
the grocery business i'll AnsOnia, met
with a peculiar accident Tuesday after
noon that will distigurc him for life.
He fell through window and was badly
cut. An hour was spent in stitching up
his wounds, and then Zahn, who was
under the influence of ether reached up
one hand and before any one OWNED
his intentions, had torn the bandages
from his head and torn open the wound
over his eye. So determined was he to
do SO again that his hands had to be Sc
Zahn will recover.
The little child of John Malcolm, a
moulder, living on Mechanic street,
Norwich, met with a peculiarly sad
accident Monday, while its mother was
doing n washing. The child is about a
year and half old and became inter
ested in seeing the wheels of the
wringer go around. Before the mother
was aware of what the child was doing,
| it put its little hand upon the cog wheels
and its thumb was taken off Just as
smooth as if it had been cut off with a
knife.
In Plainville, Monday, Peter McCar-
thy's dog, an Irish setter, while at play
with several other dogs, sudden My be-
| came fierce and bit six of the others
before being secured. The dog was killed
and those bitten are shut up to await re-
| suits. There was every appearance
that the dog was rabid.
The woman found drowned in the
Connecticut river near Wilson's Station
still remains unidentified. Yesterday n
clue was received from Constable Tay-
| lor of Berlin, which it was thought at
first would result in disclosing her
| identity. Mr. Taylor wrote to Windsor
that on February 8 he sent a woman to
the Hartford Jail whose description
Tailed closely with that of the drowned
/ woman. This woman, whose name he
said was Anne Hanneberg, should have
been released from Jail about the time
the drowning occurred. a piece of the
dead womans dress was sent to the Jail
and there identified by the matron and
attendant as exactly like the one worn
by the Hanneberg woman during her
confinement there. The ring, also.
which the dead woman had on was
similar to the one worn by the prisoner.
In fact, the identification seemed COM
plete. Last night, however, reporter
succeeded in finding Miss Hanneberg
alive and WELL
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
WORLD OE SPORTS.

Pettee. who jumped from the New
navenS To the LouiSViIlcS only to be re-
leased without receiving a fair trial, has
returned to his first love
Billy Hill of the New Haven polo
team has been engaged to play second
base for the Waterburys. Last season he
plaSCd with the Lowells. He arrived yes
terday as did Siefke and Deckelman.
The former played few games with
the New York National league team
last season. Deckelman is an amateur
and comes highly recommended. Hobo
Whiting will also be given Il trial on the
team.
A large number of base ball enthusi-
asts will come over from Meriden Satur.
day by special train, to see the opening
game in this city.
The Washington club has been after
Sanders, but failed to get him. He
wrote to Manager Trott that he would
never again play ball professionally, and
to Manager Harry Wright that "all the
none in Philadelphia" could not in
duce to change his determination.
+. H. Decker. the catcher, who left
New Haven for Philadelphia three weeks
ago in the custody of a detective, has
succeeded in compromising his case and
has been released. He is expected to
arrive in New Haven this evening and
will go to Worcester with the team to-
morrow. The nine is now complete.
Speaking of yesterdays game the Sun
says: Connor on first was the same
steady and reliable Connor as of old. He
had no difficult plays to make. nor
wild throws to handle. At the bat he
showed that he can hit just as we'll as
ever. He is playing hard and earnestly,
and has his heart in his work, which can
be seen from the fact that he stole base,
sliding to get there, which is something
unusual for him.
A CHALLENGE.
Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
We, the Rogers & Brother tug-of-
war team, will pull any team in town
weighing not more than 600 pounds, for
from $25 to 800.
w. DoRAN, Manager,
r. KIERsTED, Captain.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
cam Wild We STILL"

John Shannon, of Birmingham, a
court Tuesday morning by Prosecuting
Attorney Walsh, and fined heavily.
The attorney supposed he went to jail,
the necessary papers committing him
having been made out. Much to the
attorneys surprise, however, Wednes-
day morning, he heard a voice down
the chimney of his residence saying:
"Ah, Denny, it was II bad dose We gave
me yesterday, but am wild We still -
1t was Shannon, who had been sent to
repair the chimney by his employer.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
Deserted by the Manager.

WlLLIMANIIC,A April 23.-rhe members
of the Gertrude Norman theatrical com
pany were arrested here yesterday. upon
complaint of ii. Patter, the proprietor of
the Chickerlng house i'll Putnam, chary-
ell with attempting to defraud the pro
prietor out of the board bill. The entire
troupe was taken back to Putnam where
they were brought before Justice Charles
ii. Chesboro, but for want Of evidence
were discharged. 1t appeared trom tho,
evidence that the party left the hotel in
good faith. surprising that the propriet"r
of the show had settled the bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
TIMELY TOPICS

Dennis Hawley has the finest line of
boys and children's hats and caps you
ever laid eyes on. Full line of straw
hats. The yacht caps for girls are all
the rage.
The blacksmith shop near the corner
of Grand and Canal streets has been re-
opened by Messrs Daskam & McEner-
ney. They do carriage repairing and
general blacksmithing. Horse shoeing
a speciality.
Try the thea-nectar tea, sold only by
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co, 20
East Main street.
briggs, Smith g. Co have just received
over 1000 pieces of the popular ten cent
music. Call at the store, 179 Bank
street, and get catalogue.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
Chambers in Danielsonville.

DANIEIsoNvILLE, April 23-I.ocal
horsemen are considerably excited
over the appearance of the CHAMBERS in
town. State Agent Thrall was in town
yesterday and examined horses owned
by G. Savage on Broad street. Both
are laid up with CHAMBERS and he ordered
the animals killed. Agent Thrall then
went to killingly center and found
several cases there. 1t is feared that
the disease will spread to adjoining
towns
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
Dredging the Mystic River.

MYSTIC, April 23.-The Hartford
Dredg ing company this morning began
work ON the dredging and improve
ments of the Mystic river. under the re-
ceived $4,000 appropriation. The
channel will be deeptned to an average
of ID feet. The digger j. NJ. McDer-
mott, with a capacity of $50 cubic yards
Il day, has been brought here and will
work under the direction of j. c. Ill.,
who has recently been appointed gov ern-
ment inspector.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
Schooner Filled With Lime sunk.

Helen Thompson, Captain Averill,
Thomaston, Me, for New York. cargo,
lime, struck on Horseshoe shoals oppo-
site Hyannis harbor yesterday. The
lime caught fire and the schooner sunk.
The crew were all saved and landed at
Hyannis. Tug N. p. Doane has gone
to- strip the Thompson. She will proba-
bly, be total loss.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23

WINsTED, April 23.-Mrs Mary Slade,
the woman who attempted to commit
suicide week ago, has disappeared
taking her eighteen year old daughter
with her. the woman's husband says
he does not care if she never returns, but
that he will take steps to recoser possess
sion of his daughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
Terrible Explosion In Italy.

ROME, April GA terrible explosion
occurred at the magazine at Pozzo Pan
talle at z o'clock this morning, from
some unknown cause. Many buildings
in the city were demolished although
the magazine was located two and one
half miles distant. Five men were in
stantly killed and many manned and
otherwise injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
Fl. g. CEIATFIELD
THE OPTICIAN,
is now located at
Io7 BANK STREET.
LOCAL LINES.

1875 Boxes of Indian River Oranges at
LADD'S South Main street grocery.
Look at the line of So 90 Clocks at LAKE,
STRoBEL & Co.'S.
Remember PHELAN'S Tea store, II
East Main street, will offer special induce
ments next Saturday to purchasers of one
pound of tea and baking powder.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
Suicide of a Grip sufferer.

ASHLAND, Pa, April 23.-Christian
Kellar was found dead hanging from a
window of the deserted Reading rail
road station late last night. He had
committed suicide while suffering from
the grip.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
Robbed and Badly Beaten.

CHESTER, Pa, April ga young Ger
man named Breck was waylaid by
he was robbed. A posse is in pursuit of
the highwaymen. The victim may die
from his injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
SATURDAY

We shall offer Special Present with One Pound Tea or
Snowflake Baking Powder Melrose Butter Dish. This is
and fine present with pound of Tea COT
fees fresh roasted and ground daily Use Snowflake Baking
Powder For sale only by IL.
UNIorI Tea 60, 1oa SO MA1N ST
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23

There was another large and we'll sat-
i>tied crowd at the casino theatre last
night. This evening there will be an
entire change of programme. New
speclalties will he introduced and the
performance will conclude with the
Sensational drama, entitled "Old Ava
lanche, or Deadwood Dicks Pard." 1t
wiz DE n good nerfnrmnnce
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23

The lecture of Thomas Cummings,
upon the "Passiou Play of $780," to be
held in the opera house noxt Sunday
evening, under the patronage of Rev
Father Treanor, will be success. There
has been a large advance sale of tickets.
1.-THE Bottom of the Sea" was pre-
scented at the Grand opera house last
evening and was clever spectacular
production. The most thrilling scene
of the whole performance was the de-
scent of divers to the bottom of thessea
to fix a cable and the subsequent fight
with an octopus.-New Haven Register.
At the opera house Thursday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23


Only small audience attended "His
Nibs. the Baron" at the opera house last
night. The play would do we'll enough
at popular prices, but was away below
the opera house standard.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23
AMUSEM ENTS.
THE Bottom of the Sea-"

Tonight the spectacular piece THE
Bottom of the Sea" will be given at the
opera house. The scenic display is II
mechanical triumph in its way, pre-
scented with surprising elaboration of de-
tail. The play is highly spoken of by
the New Haven papers, where it APP
reared this week,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23

DIR. G. w. s. FROST, 1877 Bank st.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-23

The second night of the kirchweih of
the German Lutheran society was as
successful as the first Notwithstanding
the storm. The children's choruses were
repeated and met with the same APP
plause as on Tuesday evening. The
little operetta, "Das Lesekraenzchan,"
by six young ladies of the church, was
the chief number on the programme
and was a complete success. The church
choir will render several selections this
evening aud an interesting programme
is promised. The kirchweih will close
tonight.
\ tall. graceful girl, barefooted and
bareheaded, wandered aimlessly about
the fields and meadows near New Bril-
tain avenue in Hartford all day yester-
day, until she was finally taken in
charge by the selectmen and sent to the
almshouse. Who she is no one seems
to know, she can tell nothing herself
except Zone love, two l love, three l
love, l say" These words she keeps
cons family repeating as she touches
with tender fingers the buttons on her
worn cloth gown. The theory has been
advanced that she was brought to Hart
| ford and purposely deserted. Every
effort will be made to discover her iden-
tity, and, if possible, communicate with
her relatives or friends. The girl is
about % years of age and is well
dressed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-05-29

Among those mentioned as probable
candidates for the City Council on the
Democratic ticket is our jovial young
friend, Mr.. Howard u Taylor, of the
first ward. His many friends, land they
are rs numerous as lower case "es" In q
printer fulscase box claim that he wil'
"get there" Like most fat men, ne Is
jolly, COED -natured aud exceedingly clev-
er. Besides other qualifications which
esoinently fit him FOR the responsible au.
ties of City Father, his adipose make
up is a proof tbat me viii be able 10
resist the attacks OF progressive office
seekers who constitute small colony
about the Council chamber after. the cleo
ton 10 over anu the victory won. He
has the moral as wei IS the physical
courage they say to stick" to his con
victions land his friends) aud that 1t will
be 6 sacred "rulc" of his, If e.ected, to
watch carefully the best interests OF the
city. This is "Dlainer" than most prin-
tiers talk, tut his franc" is stakej on
this platform Some If MS friends
would like to sec Howard elevated to the
"castle," on Calvert street., but 1t is rot
believed that his politica aspirations are
pointing in that direction just now. If
he should reach that lofty height later
on wouldn't 1t be fiat take for him 2
Ir the meantime his friends confidently
expect that with "a .ong pull, steady
pull and pull altos ether' the corpulen.
"forin" of their popular candidate, with
his zoo pounds avoirdupois -ill be com
fortably coated IN one OF the big easy
chairs In the council room provided for
those who receive ne highest number
of votes on municipal. election day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-05-29

The State Il ard of Public Works at
their meeting Yesterday. decided to ad-
vertise Cor sale, pursuance # the act OF
1890, chapter 3O5, $370.0Op Of certificates
of the Maryland exchange loan Of 1891.
The Governor APP. ainted Nicholas w
Bryan. assistant registration officer for
AnnapJli
Several applications for pard were
filed with the Secretary # State, but no
action was taken on them.
Postmaster Tuck presented an appli-
cation fur remission of fine imposed in
an oyster case, which will be brought to
the attention of the Governor.
A'jutant General howard has accept
cd the resignation of H. s McNemara as
captain and paymsster Of Third iattsl-
ion, Maryland National Guard. lie also
accepted the resignation If Llajor Robt.
d.. Selden, of the First Brigade, received
several days ago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-05-29
Naval Orders.

Rear Admiral A. g. K Benham, hai
been detached frem the command of the
navy-yard, Mare Island, Cal, and placed
ON waiting orders.
Rear-Admiral John Irwin has been de.
tached frcm duty as president OF the
board of inspection n, San Francisco, and
riered TO command the navy yard Mare
Island
Lieut.. Arthur /. Mar !, has been de-
taehed from ,luty as a member OF the
board Of iDspecti n aud in charge of the
branch hyd graphic Office, Nsw York,
June IS, and granted leave IF absence
COR six montps, win permission t. leave
the United States.
Naval a.et Noah T. Coleman, has
been detached from the Enterprise and
granted three month leave
Medical Director Micheal Bradley, has
been detached from special duty at I'hil-
adelphia June 10 and ordered to duty as
o member f the medical examining and
retiring h,.ards at Washington June 10.
Naval Constructor joseph Feastsr has
been orlered to the maynard, League
Island, Pa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-05-29

The following-named persons hav,
been appointed candidates TO the Nava
Academy; Warren sample, Salt River
fourth district, Ky; c A. Martio. lei
ternate, Fort Scott, secsnd district, Kan.
T II. Drumm mi, Ci,ldsville tenth dis
trict, Va; G. Cabell, talteTaate.l Nor
wood, tenth district. Va; V. - Thomas
WosdstocE, twenty-sixth district, Pa
Paul Iseisinger, (alternate,) AIesaville
twenty sixth district, Ia; +. *. Fefger
sor, Isiddleon, fourtb district, emu; c
&. Elackwood, Lock Seven, third els
trict, w. Va; George Kirkpatrick, (sl
ternate,) LewisburY, w Va