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The Globe-republican., 1891-01-14
On the Bridal Tour.

She-Papa thought he was smart put
ting receipted gas bill among the pres
ents. didn't he?
He-Yes; especially when You always
turned the gas almost out when called
jury.
The Globe-republican., 1891-01-14

around on its track so that the teeth not
only scrape through the soil. but turn
and grind it Up, while the light rollers
following firm the soil.-Rural New
Yorker
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
WORLD OF SPORTS.

In one of the recent C1ncinnati-Baltl- more games, in which Madden pitched, Kelly got up on the coaching lines and yelled that he knew the ''kid's' signs Johnson was at the bat and Kel sang out: ''When I cough it will be a straight one; cut loose at it, Dickie When Madden pitched the next ball Werden coughed, and Johnson, think ing that the sound came from Kelly, did cut loose at it. The ball was an out curve, and Johnson fouled it.
 There are four players in the Chicago club who have made one hundred hits this season.
 Herman has scored his seventy-fifth run of the season and Connor has to make only one more to reach that fig ure.
 ''I never felt the heat so severely as I did Monday" said Hutchinson, Chi cago's crack pitcher. 'I thought I should drop several times during the game, and I would have liked to stop before the game was half over. I would have asked to be relieved, as I felt very weak, but there was Rusie pitching like steam engine, and as didn't propose to have it said that weakened and he kept on, l hung on, although I was weak as dish water when the game ended" Rusie was found flaming hirn- self in a window of the club house, and was asked if he found it warm enough while he was pitching on Monday after noon. "Warm?" he replied, ''it was the hottest time I ever had. I was boiled through and never came nearer quitting in my life. But every time I got discouraged I thought of that man Hutchinson pitching as though he had just come out of an ice box and I said to myself that old Indiana wouldn't weaken that game"
 An interesting race for $45 will take place on the Watertown road this even ing between James White and John Downey, the former to ride a bicycle and the latter horse. Both contestants will leave Mattoon's store in Watertown promptly at o'clock, and the one reach ing this city first will get the prize.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
MORTALITY RECORD.
Deaths and Funerals of People Vel
 Known Here.

Deaths and Funerals of People Well
 Known Here.
 The funeral of the late Mrs. John F. Butler was held in Meriden yesterday morning. It was largely attended, rela- tives and friends from Naugatuck, New Britain and this city being in attendance. A solemn high mass of requiem was ob- served at St. Roses church at 10 o'clock Father Frederick was celebrant, Father Sheridan of Windsor Locks deacon, and Father Degnan sub-deacon. Father Sheridan, whose acquaintance with Mrs Butler was lengthy one, spoke feeling ly of the characteristics of the deceased.
 Johanna Corcorry, aged eight months, the infant daughter of Timothy Cor cory, died last night. The funeral was held from the family residence, 26 Jack son street, at 3:30 this afteInoon.
 Nellie Lynch, aged two years, died yesterday at her family residence 21 Union street. The funeral was at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
vAGARIEs OF THE WEATHER.
Several Places HereabOuts Struck b
 Lightning Last Evening.

Several Places Hereabouts Struck by
 Lightning Last Evening.
 The thunder storm which passed over Waterbury at o'clock yestei day after noon was short and sharp. The rain fell heavily for a few minutes and the lightning was dangerously close. Sev- eral places were struck, the greatest damage being done to house owned by Charles Thatcher at No. 40 West Farm street. The bolt entered through the roof and danced merrily about the par Tor of Mrs. John Warrick, blackening and making several holes in the wall The fluid then descended to the lower floor, which is occupied by B. F. Noe ther, and after shaking things up left the house by way of the cellar. Mrs. Warrick's left arm was temporarily par alyzed by the shock. The house of James Mcdonald, 29 French street, was struck, but only slightly damaged. Shows greenhouse on North Willow street was also visited. Nearly seventy five panes of glass were smashed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
TIMELY TOPICS

Fine summer; clothing is being dis posed of at great sacrifice by J. B. Mullings. The stock must be closed out previous to removal.
 John Moriarty's open letter to Editor Dana of the New York Sun is right to the point. Be sure and read it.
 Harry Moses of ShOninger & Co.'S has just sold a Weber grand piano, and Manager Pelham, not to be outdone. has sold handsome piano to Maggie Daw- son.
 Bids for the privileges at the firemen's picnic will be received until Thursday by John H. Loughlin.
 Bossidy, the "boycotted" druggist, is still doing business at the old stand. Low prices prevail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
SOMETHING TO REMEMBER.
Advice About Avoiding and Treating
 Sunstroke.

ADOuO <ANOAuIAB anu 1TedtAhS
 Sunstroke.
 Sunstroke is caused by excessive heat. and especially if the weather is ''muggy." It is more apt to occur on the second. third, or fourth day of a heated term than on the first. Loss of sleep, worry, excitement, close sleeping rooms, debil- ity, abuse of stimulants predispose to it. It is more apt to attack those working in the sun, and especially between the hours of II o'clock ill the morning and 4 o'clock in the afternoon. On hot days wear thin clothing. Have as cool sleep. ing rooms as possible. Avoid loss of sleep and all unnecessary fatigue. If working indoors, and where there is artificial heat, laundries, etc., see that the room is well ventilated. Do not check precipitation, but drink what wa ter you need to keep it up, as precipitation prevents the body from being overheated. When much fatigued do not go to work but be excused from work, especially after II o'clock in the morning on very hot days, if the work is in the sun. If a feeling of fatigue, dizziness, headache, or exhaustion occurs, cease work imme- diately, lie down in shady and cool place; apply cold cloths to and pour cold water over bead and neck. If any one is overcome by the heat, send inn mediately for the nearest good physi- elan. While waiting for the physician give the person cool drinks of water or cold black tea, or cold coffee, if able to swallow. If the skin is hot and dry, sponge with, or pour cold water over the body and limbs and apply to the head pounded ice wrapped in towel or other cloth. If there is no ice at hand, keep cold cloth on the head, and pour cold water on it as well as on the body. If the person is pale, very faint and pulse feeble, let him inhale ammonia for few seconds, or give him a teaspoon full of aromatic spirits of ammonia in two tablespoonfuls of water with little sugar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
MISSING PETER MORGAN.
A Dispatch Calling Him Home Received
 Here Yesterday,

A Dispatch Calling Him Home Received
 Here Yesterday.
 Peter Morgan, a contractor, W ho came here six weeks ago from Kingston, N. Y., is missing. Morgan was the lowest bidder for the contract for building sewers in French, Ann, Gilbert, Cherry and Orange streets. He con- pleted the Cherry street sewer and the work w as well done. It is said that he lost money on the Orange street con- tract. Saturday he withdrew his money from the tanks and left town.
 Morgan had been boarding with J. w. Mccarthy at 319 North Main street. Yesterday Mir Mccarthy received a tele- gram from T. F. Cuslck of Kingston, N. Y., asking him if he would tell Nor gan to return home to Kingston imme- diately. MT Mccarthy replied to the dispatch saying that he had not seen Morgan since Saturday. This morning MT Mccarthy received d letter from MT Cusick, but it was written previous to sending the telegram and referred to some work in Kingston in which Cusick and Morgan were interested.
 MT McCarthy says that Morgan was a sober man, but that he seemed to be troubled over the measurement for some of his work. He left the house Fri day noon, presumably to go to work, but nothing had been heard from him since. The laborers have stopped work on the Orange street sewer. They have not been pald for two weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
MILITARY CURIOSITY.
Major Burpee the Possessor of an Order
 Issued in 1779.

Issued in 1779.
 Major Burpee has in his possession an old time copy of military tactics. It is printed in old style type and as a com parlson with the present system is a novelty. An order issued in 1779 is signed by John Jay, president, and Charles Thompson, secretary. The tao tics were adopted by the state of Con- necticut in 1792. The commands did not differ much from the present sys- tenn. Instead of right or left face or the command for dressing or any face movement the words ''to the" precede the regular command, as: "TO the right face" A soldier took his position at a halt with his heels two inches apart and head turned to the right, where now his heels are together and his eyes straight to the front. The company formed with the tallest men in the rear. Both ranks were sized with the shortest men in the center. The captain took his position on the right of the company, covered by sergeant. The company was devided into platoons. On the right of the second platoon or the center of the company stood the first lieutenant, also covered by sergeant. Four paces behind the center of the c mpany stood the ensign, or second lieutenant as he is called now. The first sergeant stood two paces behind the center of the first platoon. The senior or eldest corporal stood two paces behind the second platoon. There were only two other corporals and they stood on the Hanks of the front rank. Eight companies comprised regiment. They were posted in the following orcer: First captains, colonePs, fourth captains, majors, third captains, lieutenant colonePs, fifth captains and second cap tain's. On the formation of regiment the colonel stood in front of the right wing, the major and adjutant in the rear of the center, the lieutenant colonel i'll front of the left wing. The major was particularly charged with the whole interior management, economy and dis cipline of the regiment. The colonel looked more after the health of the men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
Whats in a Name.

This question is often asked by mex perienced purchasers of pianos and or. gans, who generally look for the article touching the pocket book lightest, re. gardless of quality. There is one name however in that line of business, pre-, eminent above all others,: the quality of whose goods has always been ill keeping with the time honored name of Shonin. ger. Unlike the dealer who handles one make of pianos to-day and others to- morrow, always keeping in mind the benefit of his pocket rather than reputa- tion. Shoninger prefers reputation and honor above all mercenary consideration. The branch of Shoninger here in Water bury has always succeeded in doing the bulk of the business for the simple reason that it has always been careful to retain in it's employ only those agents knowing the wishes of the company relating to fair and square dealings among it's many patrons, hundreds of whom have in their homes beautiful instruments and in their hearts only the best of wishes for the success of all business undertakings by this reliable house.
 Elegant instruments have just been sold to Edward Holmes, James Angrave, E. B. Nichols, Mrs Margaret Dawson, and to cap the climax bargain has just been completed with Mrs Ada Palmer Roberts of Oxford by their sales man Harry Moses, for ore of Weber's concert $1,4OO grand pianos. This of itself considering the dullness incident of this time of year, speaks volumes and goes a long way toward answering our uues- tion. Whats in name. Tt is safe to say that the town of Oxford contains the ne plus ultra of pianos and is to be con graduated together with it's owner on the acquisition of this beautiful Weber concert grand piano.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
Bulkeley's Latest Order.

Morgan G. Bulkeley, acting as com few days ago issued an order to Major Hubbard of the First company, Govern or's Horse Guard of Hartford, that a sergeant and six members of the com pany must report at Mantle for duty, properly equipped and armed for what ever service they might be called upon to perform. The men are instructed to pay special attention to the duties of orderly and to report at Camp Watson at 12:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The reason for this order is not divuIged,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
LIVERYMEN Vs BICYCLES.

The Silent Steeds Injure the Business
 of the Horsemen.
 The use of the bicycle has grown to such proportions as really to interfere with the business of the livery stable keepers all over the state, and as the wheel is daily becoming more popular, the liverymen are becoming alarmed and wonder what is to become of their trade. Not so very long ago to ride a bicycle on Sunday was to commit a grievous sin, but now dozens of these metal steeds may be seen any pleasant Sunday afternoon or evening. The rail road companies also feel the effect of this style of locomotio1l, although in a lesser degree than the livery nen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Frank Hadsden Killed by the Cars at
 West Avon.

Frank HadsdeI Killed by the Cars al
 West Avon.
 Frank Hadsdell, aged 55 years, a resi- dent of West Avon, was run over and killed by the midnight freight on the Northampton branch of the Consoli. dated road, Monday evening about II o'clock. The head was severed from the body and the remains so mutilated that they could not be identified. It is supposed that he was walking on the track at the time of the accident, re- turning from Simsbury.
 All of the Italians who were injured in the Branford accident are doing nicely and all are expected to recover fractured skull and alco internal inju- ries.
 In Norwalk yesterday Herbert Brown, banks, was painting a new house on Stewart avenue when he was overcome by the heat and fell from the scaffnld to the ground, a distance of nearly twenty feet.
 While party of young people were bathing at Seaside park, Bridgeport, Monday afternoon, Miss Etta Drucker, the daughter of ScheeIe's victim, was held under water by young man un- known to her. She was so frightened that she went into convulsions. She was removed to her home and yesterday it was feared that she would not re- cover. The young man will probably be arrested.
 While in bathing at the Cove in the canal reservoir in upper Ansonia Mon- day night, John Ruminger, aged 29, em- ployed by the Farrels', was suddenly aoizad with r.ra nnnc and Arnwnod Hio an industrious, hard-working man, and leaves wife and two small children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
ANOTHER REQUEST" CONCERT.
It Will be one of the Best Yet Given by the
 American Band.

It Will be one of the Best Yet Given by the
 American Band.
 The American band will give their ninth concert on the green tomorrow evening. commencing at 7:45. The pro- gramme is as follows:
 March-*W Washington Post, J. P. SOusa American Overture, E. N. Catlin Selection-*Ye Olden Times. Ed Beyer Romance and Bolero-%In Old Madrid,
 Trotere
 Performed by MT. Phoenix. Concert Valse-*The Silver Rhine,
 Meissler *The Night Alarm, D. w. Reeves SYNOPSIS A peaceful right, 10 o'clnck lights out, all asleep, the dreadful cry of fire. the of the fire bells, the mad rush of the horses through the streets, the arrival al the fire, the the return of the firemen singing beautiful strain, fl Lale Home Again."
 Grand Medley-A Night Off, Boetlgcr Squeegee Polka, J.O. Casey Galop-Rip Rap, F. E. White Finale-America.
 %By request.
 Several reque st pieces we are unable to play as they are not in our library. If the admirers of those request pieces will procure them the band will be only to happy to play them at some future concert. The treasury of the band is in such poor condition that the band will have hard work to finish this course of free concerts without purchasing new music. If the lovers of the outdoor con- certs will help the band by purchasing tickets for their benefit excursion to Belden's Point, which takes place on August 22, they will be helping to pay for the time and expense the band have been to in giving first class free enter tainments during the summer. Tickets can be purchased at any time during the concert from members of the band.
 F. H. BLAKE, Conductor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
HILL IS FIRM.
Still Refuses to Recognize BulkeIey as
 

Still Refuses to Recognize BuIke1ey as
 Governor.
 MIDDLETOwN, August 12.- Governor Hill of New York has again refused to to recognize Morgan G. Bulkeley as gov ernor of Connecticut. Yesterday after noon Sheriff Brown went to Albany.with a requisition for James Lamphere, who is wanted here for highway robbery, committed on March 10. Lamphere and William A. Spooner robbed John McAl- dine, an old man, of $40, and Spooner was recently sentenced to four years in state prison. Sheriff Brown returned to-day without his man, Governor Hill having stated that he did not recognize BulkeleY as governor of Connecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Minnie Judd of New Britain is visiting friends in this city.
 Thomas O'Neil has gone for two weeks vacation to Hawleyville.
 Lewis Hebert left this morning for a week visit with friends in UnionviIle
 Charles Higgins of New Haven is spending two weeks vacation with Thomas Broderick of this city.
 Miss M. A. Carey and her nephew, Artle Pagan, of Boston, are visiting with her brother, James Carey, of Wall street.
 Miss Mary Baldwin left yesterday for three weeks vacation at Providence R I.
 John Shannahan has returned from a weeks visit with his brother James. in Hartford.
 The Misses Maggie c. and Mary E. No Ian, Mamie Daley and several other Waterbury ladies are enjoying the pleas ures of yacht trip, starting from New London.
 Edward H. McCue has returned from New York, having accepted a responsi- ble position at the Scovill Co.'S works.
 James Delaney, Patrick Heating and Daniel Bergen will leave tomorrow for weeks visit with John Delaney of Cornwall.
 Frank Conlon of East Main street ar rived home to-day from weeks visit at Mystic.
 John Conolly will leave for Boston to- morrow for a two weeks vacation.
 John Waters left this afternoon for a two weeks vacation at New Britain.
 The family of Joseph St Louis, will leave tomorrow for Salem, Mass, where they will remain several weeks,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
POLICEMAN ALLEN NOT A CITIZEN.

 His Name is Not on Last Years Registry
 List.
 It looks as if slight mistake was made in appointing Chester J. Allen po- licemau. This morning a DEMOCRAT reporter discovered that MT Allen was not a citizen of the state, or at least that his name does not appear on the list of voters in Waterbury and Waterville as prepared last fall by the registrars of voters. It is barely possible. although not at all probable, that Mir Aliens name was omitted from the list through clerical error. A special meeting of the commissioners to investigate this matter would seem to be in order before MT Allen provides himself with the nec- essary uniforms, because under Section 97 of the General Statutes of Connecti- cut, no person not citizen of the state shall Le appointed special constable or policeman, to serve as such ill this state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
List of Letters.

Advertised at the Waterbury, Conn, postoffice for the week ending August s, 1891:
 Gents. Ladies. Dwyer, Wm Mines, Mrs Chas Latery, Sam Perkins, Miss M. G. Platt, Chas Scott, Miss Mary Tuttle, Louis E.
 Persons calling for the above letters please say advertised"
 J B. Doherty, P. M.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
LOCAL LINES.

Call at W. N. LADD'S for fine grocerie and provisions
 DR. o. W, s, FROST, 187 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12

Upson, Singleton 6 Go have clothing that is just adpated to this weather, at half the regular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
CONLON BROS. Great Alteration Sale,

The following memorandum with hun dreds of others will be placed on sale for one week commencing Tuesday, the 11th inst, at 9 a. m.:
 FOR CENTS
 Mincing Knives 4c Tunnels 4c Porcelain bowels 4c Stove pokers 4c Egg whips, 4c Polishing sad irons per lb 4c Salt and Pepper shakers 4c Porcelain plates 4c China cups or saucers 4c Patent stove cover filters 4c Pancake turner's 4c Flesh forks 4c Tea and coffee strainers 4c Basting spoons 4c Wooden mixing spoons 4c Wire and wooden potato mashers 4c Strainer ladies 4c | Mouse traps 4c | Cup and bowl strainers 4c Tin dippers 4c Tin cups 4c | S1verine cups 4c Porcelain soap dishes 4c Wire soap dishes 4c | Tin sauce pans 4c Nutmeg graters 4c l Skimmers 4c Dredge boxes 4c Match safes 4c | Quart measures 4c l Scoops 4c | Cookey cutters 4c Dairy pans 4c Pot covers 4c
 Pie and jelly tins 4c Tin cups 4c | Tin pails 4c l Tack claws 4c Mustard spoons 4c | Oil cans 4c Patent cork screws 4c Steel can openers 4c Sink cleaners 4c Whisk brooms 4c Hat and clothes racks 4c Bixby shoe blacking 4c Tea pot stands 4c Whisk broom holders 4c Dixon's stove polish 4c Coal shovels 4c Tacks 4c Rolling pins 4c Clothes lines 4c Sad iron stands 4c Oil stove wicks 4c Cigar ash receivers 4c Mucilage 4c Lamp '''"1l'' G'ONI ri i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12
Kelly The Baker Says:

That joint meeting of the aldermen and councilmen should be held at once to discuss the water question. Do we need hydraulic engineer to make complete investigation, or is it only necessary for him to make report as to which is the best source of supply, relying upon the water commissioners and city engineer for estimates of expensesa These are ques- tions that should be thoroughly discussed An error of judgment cost the taxpayers thousands ot dollars in building Cook street reservoir. Is it better to take such chances again or appropriate $6,0OO to pay for thorough investigation by an outside engineer9
 Kelly is the only wholesale sugar dealer in Watarhurv Raad hia AOur orotofiops.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-12

Tooth picks 4c Mugs 4c Table bells 4c | Nail brushes 4c Berry dishes 4c Cheese dishes 4c Pickle dishes 4c Preserve dishes 4c Flint glass tumblers 4c Crystal wine glasses 4c
 FOR CENTS,
 Meat platters Sc | Mustard cups Sc China tooth pick holders Sc China match safes Sc Ostrich feather dusters Sc Vegetable dishes Sc Decorated bowls Sc Wooden pails Sc Best household ammonia Sc Egg beaters Sc Tack hammers Sc Vegetable slicers Sc Decorated lamp shades Sc Shoe brushes Sc Scrub brushes Sc Clothes racks Sc Emery knife sharpeners Sc Knife boxes Sc Saratoga medicated toilet paper Sc Castor bottles Sc Vinegar cruets Sc Porcelain pitchers and jugs Sc Decorated cuspidores Sc Russia iron spiders Sc Strainer pans Sc Tea and coffee steepers Sc Whisk brooms Sc Children's brooms Sc Market baskets Sc Mincing bowls Sc Retinned hand basins Sc Milk cans Sc Butter Ladies Sc Studs dippers Sc Soup ladies Sc Meat mallets Sc Rat traps Sc | Wooden faucets Sc Trays Sc Tea and Coffee Canisters Sc Tea canteens Sc Dust pans Sc Cake pans Sc Bread Pans, Sc 9-quart Dairy pans, Sc One lot of Holland window shades 15c
 If you want dinner, tea or toilet sets; oat- meal, ice cream, pudding, wine or lemon ade sets; oil stoves, baby carriages win dow shades, curtain poles and fixtures; ta- ble cutlery, silver ware, gents furnishings, trunks, bags, buggy, track and express harness, you want to be sure and take ad- vantage of the present bargain sale.
 . BROS