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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Two Men Have Narrow Escap
From Instant Death.

Two Mon Have Narrow Escape
From Instant Death.
An elevator in Sargent's shop ut New
Haven fell yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock, Il distance of four stories. That
it did not cause the death of the two
men who were on it at the time is a
miracle. James Illusion and Zingero
Calello the two men who were in charge
of it were loading the machine with
some boxes preparatory to taking the
load to the cellar. Both stepped aboard
and Huston pulled the rope for the de-
scent, but had hardly let go his hold
when there was q crash and the elevator
fell to the cellar. The cause of the acct
dent was the breaking of the cable. As
soon as possible help was summoned
and the men who. were covered with
boxes and parts of the ruined elevator,
were eXtricated. Huston was taken
out first and it was found that he was
not very badly hurt though consider
ably bruised. The Italian Jared worse.
He was imbedded in the wreck and
when taken out it was found that his
right leg was broken above the ankle,
his hand badly mashed and there were
several bad cuts on his head.
Benjamin F. Forbes. Il Branford far
mer, was instantly killed about about
yesterday afternoon. lie and his son
Horace, the latter about - Years of age
had spent most of the day in cutting
down large tree which stood some
twenty feet from the railroad track
about mile west of the Branford depot.
They intended to have the tree fall par
allrl with the track, but just as the last
blow was struck gust of wind came
and the tree began to fall. They ran in
opposite directions, the elder man
towards the railroad track, but the wind
was so strong that it changed the direc-
ton of the tree, which fell directly upon
him, crushing out lis life. He was 50
years of age.
Mrs Albert koustOuzer committed
suicide at Bridgeport last night by hang
ing herself. She prepared supper for
her family and disappeared. Her body
was SO years old. Temporary aberra-
ton of the mind is said to have been
the cause of the deed.
Last Wednesday night Mrs William
Mcclure. residing on Nam street, in
Danbury. awoke and found that her
child had been sinothered to death.
The mother it is feared will lose her
reason over the terrible occurrence.
The matter was made public to-
day. when the medical examiner rem
dered verdict of accidental death.
A gang of seven laborers, who were
employed upon the Consolidated road
in excavating between Middlefield and
Wallingford this morning, were horri-
bly, injured by the explosion of box of
cartridges, which had been placed near
fire to thaw out. Foreman Barber
lost both his eyes and was so badly in.
jured that he will probably die. Michael
Kelly, two men named Sullivan, a man
named Daley, and two, names un-
known, were badly injured. Five OF
hospital this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
First Annual Clearing Sale'
Reid & Hughes
Announce their first annual Clearing
Sale which will commence on
Wednesday, Feb. 4,

and will continue for one week. The OBJ
iect of the sale is to close out the balance
of Winter Stock, Odd Lots, Remnants, etc,
prior to inventory, and in order to make it
thorough success we have gone over the
entire stock and made n general mark
tunity like this comes but once a year,
when you can buy all sorts of Dry and
Fancy Goods at Wholesale Prices. 1t is
impossible to give within the compass of
this advertisement list of the thousands
of bargains to be offered on this occasion.
Personal inspection alone can reveal the
magnitude and excellence of the bargains,
and we invite all to come and see, and be
satisfied that we do just what We say, and
that the prices and reductions are gen
uine in every particular.
c8" We request customers to come
early in the day, if possible, and thereby
avoid the rush afternoon and evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES.
Weekly Record of Business in
Very Busy state.

Weekly Record of Business in a
Very Busy state.
The summary of the Weekly Record
for the current week, shows real estate
sales as follows: New Haven 81. Bridge.
port %. Hartford 8. Waterbury 3. Meri
den 3, New Britain ?, Norwalk 4, Dan,
curry 3, Springfield 5, Holyoke 6. Real
estate mortgages: New Haven, S22 ,069
Bridgeport, SAL, 100; Hartford, $2S. 300
Waterbury. Sl2.025; Meriden, $S,925
New Britain. $1,000 Norwalk, S3,250
Danbury, $4,000; Springfield, S24,OS6
Holyoke. 1861.
The total number of sales is So, as
compared with II the previous week
The total amount of real estate mort
cages is S161 ,912, as against S194,247 the
preceding week. New Ravens bank
clearings show a gain of II per cent
Hartford reports gain of 1873 per cent
while Springfield shows loss of H.;
per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
IncendIaries In bridgeport.

BRIDGEPORT, Feb 6.-Fire was dis
covered early this morning in a double
owned by Jacob Frake. The building
was completely Quilted, entailing n loss
of $500. About the same time an at
tempt was made to fire q building across
the street, but the flames were easily ex-
tineuished. Both fires were of incen-
diary origin.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
a Clear Case.

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Republican, still PERSISTS in advertising
the Adams collection agency, with
headquarters at the DEMOCRAT office,
although Mr. Adams has not been con.
nected with this office for 10, these -four
months. Instruct your foreman to lift
that "ad," neighbor. It's a dead give
away.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Cou, Martial for The Insurgents.

LISBON, Feb. 6.-The government has
ordered court martial, to convene on a
warship now lying in the harbor of
Oporto, on Monday next, to try the in
surgents arrested for parti cipation in
the recent revolutionary movement in
that city. The civilian, Vega, an in
surrectionary leader, has escaped from
Oporto, and is thought to have made his
way to England.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
rha Duke OF Norfolk Protes,s.

LONDON, Feb. 6. The Duke of Nor
folk, the great Roman Catholic house of
the English nobility, has written let.
ter to the London Times, protesting
against the attitude of the government
on MIR. Gladstone's bill to remove the
remaining Roman Catholic disabilit les
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Hartford Globe sued For Libel.

Hartford, Feb 6.-The plant of the
Hartford Sunday Globe was attached
yesterday afternoon by Joseph Kastner,
in civil suit for libel, in which the sum
of $4,000 is claimed by the plaintiff.
ing Mr. Kastner's hall,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Rioting in other Cities.

MADRID, Feb. G.--Dispatches report
rioting in a number of towns. a Liber-
al-Carlist riot occurred at Logrono. At
Haro the Carlist Club was wrecked
There was serious rioting at Santa Do
mingo and Calzado, where many per
sons were injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Petition For restoration of Rights,

Dudley Bennett of Stonington, has
filed a petition at the secretary of states
office for the restoration of rights for
feited by him. Over 40 years ago Ben
nett set fire to barn which was burned
to the ground. He was arrested, con-
victed and imprisoned. Since his re-
lease he has been doing we'll and has be-
come respected citizen. He now petit
tions for restoration of his forfeited
rights.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Ih ripperary Rio,s Recalled.

LONDON, Feb Elm the House OF
Commons, the Ri. Hon. John Morley
gave notice of a motion to censure the
Irish Executive for its action in the
Tipperary prosecutions, as being in vic.
lation of the rights of the subject, and
calculated to bring law into contempt.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Canadian politics from Lonaou.

LONDON, Feb. 6.-The Tory papers claim
that an election in Canada will compel
Secretary Blaine and his Government to
show their cards face upward, and will
then serve useful purpose. One thing
is clear, they say, america will never
help Canada to get rid of her commercial
embarrassments, unless Canada consents
at the same time to surrender her politi
cal independence"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
AMusEMENrs.
BENNETT & NionIton.

Bennett & Moulton's opera company
will be with us for a week, beginning
Monday night, when they open at the
opera house in "Bocaccio." There are
many new faces in the cast and the
chorus is said to be stronger than ever
before. Tuesday night "The Beggar
Student" one of the prettiest pieces in
the repertory, will be presented.
Casino Theatre.
The Adams Dramatic company will
appear at the casino theatre next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
CIAIRNOYANT,

Professor Coffman, one of the most
wonderful of clairvoyants, has taken
rooms at 100 Bank street up one flight.
where he will give advice on law bust
ness, divorces and marriages. Those
who wish to consult this wonderful
genius should not fail to call. Office
hours 8 a. m. to 10 p. III.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Count wAldorsoe's Successor.

BERLIN, Feb. 6.-Lieut. Gen. and
Aide-de- Camp-General De Witch has
been appointed by the Kaiser to succeed
Count Waldersee as Chief of Staff OF
the German army.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Ita US Ministerial Crisis.

ROME Feb. 6.-The Ministerial crisis
continues. King Humbert is consulting
with Gen. Goenz, Chief-of- Staff, as to the
possibility of retrenching military ex-
penditures.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
TWO PROPOSITIONS SUBMITTED.
Informal Meeting of the senate and
House Committees.

Informal Meeting of the senate and
House Committees.
HARTFORD, Feb 6.-Although the con-
ference committee is not yet technically
raised owing to the malevolent influence
five senators and representatives who
will constitute the committee when it is
approved, have already been named.
These gentlemen, Senators Fox, Holden,
Pierce, Seymour and Thayer with
Representatives Greene, futile, Porter,
Judson and Buell., met yesterday after
noon and talked up informally plans
whereby the election middle might be
Strengthened up. so as to save time and
be ready to report with more expedition.
One of the democratic senators proposed
the following plan of compromise: Let
the house declare all the democrats
elected in concurrence with the senate,
whereupon the democrats would pledge
themselves not to obstruct quo warranto
proceedings in the courts against
| Governor Morris, and if the courts de-
cided against Governor Morris, he would
at once turn over the office to Governor
Buckley and so with the other state
officers. This plan of course would shut
out General Merwin as Governor Bulke-
ley would be the only one who would
have standing in court on IL quo war
ranto against Judge Morris if he was de-
clared elected by the house. a republi-
can member proposed that all the demo
Gratis be seated except governor and this
question be submitted to the supreme
court first as to whether they could 60
behind the returns, and second, what
| ballots should be counted.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
LOCAL LINES.

If you want good Tea or Coffee, go to
PHELAN's and you get the best. Remem-
Der the number, "a East Main street, Platt's
block.
You can buy -four of any kind at
LADD'S cheaper than any other place in
Conn.
Have your Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
epaired. Lake, Strobel s. Co. Warranted.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Til. P"pe and .h. French Bishops.

ROME, Feb 6.-The Pope declines to
make an official communication to the
French Bishops as to the attitude which
they are to assume toward the Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Pierre LorrIllard Very IN,

NEW YORK, Feb GA dispatch was
received to-day stating the Pierre Lor-
rillard was lying critically i'll in his
yacht near Fernandina, Fla.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06

The sixth annual sociable of the Star
Social club will be held in City hall,
Wednesday evening, April l.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
UNDESIRABLE PATRONS.
How They Are Treated in the Aristocrati,
Eating Houses.

How They Are Treated in the Aristocratic
Eating Houses.
How in the world do you manage to
keep undesirable patrons out of your
cafe?" was asked, the other day, the
manager of one of the most aristocratic
diuing places in the city.
20, that is very simple matter, but
l do not think l should care to make it
public, myself. If l told you, might
afterward be obliged to deny having
done SO, and it would pain me to be
obliged to be untruthful."
Il will tell you" remarked by
stander who was an habitue of the
place" When a person known to be of
bad character manages to get into the
restaurant, he is received with tn,
greatest possible politeness, HIS order i,
taken and then the waiter disappears
The person waits and waits, but III,
waiter never comes back. Then, if IT,,
would-be patron does not take hint AZ
leave-if he sends n second waiter I.
search for the first one, the second on,
also apparently gets lost. If he com
plains, he is promised that the matte,
shall be rectified, but the promise o,
promise succeeding promises are all
that he ever gets. He never is waited
upon. Eventually he goes out in dis
gust, and he never comes back. Chi
cago Journal.
SOClEGY AND CLUB MEETINGS,
az Secretaries are requested to send in thu
dates of meetings of societies, lodges and club
Ing nights.
Meetings This Evening.
Second Advepts.
Local Photo society.
Endowment rank, K. of P.
Townsend lodge, No so, I. o. o. F.
Court Stephen j. Meany, A. o. F. of A
Lloyd Garrison assembly.
Burns club, business meeting.
Phoenix Fire Co, No l.
Protector Hose Co, No f.
Rose Hill Hose Co, No 5.
Lady Trumbqll, Daughters of Liberty
SPeedwell lodge, No 10, x. of F.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
Ward Signs With Brooklyn.

New YORK, Feb. 6-John NJ Ward
met President c. H. Byrne, of the
Brooklyn Baseball Club by appointments,
and signed contract to play ~ -
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06

Fresh yaccinating Material, WIN. Col
HOLMES, II. D., Browns blk.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06
KELLY the BAKER

Wants to know where the Mugwumps
will come in if the section of the new
charter relating to the board of public
works, which the charter committee will
report, and which provides that the mem
bers of the board must be either demo
crat or republican, is adopted
eB~ No mugwumps, laber party men,
prohibitionists or farmers alliance men
need apply.
eB- Kelly sells -four to everybody, no
matter what party.
EB- Kelly sells strictly fresh eggs this
week for 25 cents dozen,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06

Brennan the Baker, 1O4 South Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-06

On. g. w. s. Frost. 1877 Bank st.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-18
OTHER SUBURBAN TOWNS.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

YoNKERs.-Abraham Ferguson, forty years old, OF
Barlow. cardriver upon the Pelham Park Railroad
met shocking death Yesterday. Fergus1ns attention
had been called 10 the Of his and In leaning
over and looking back he struck by tree close
10 the track Ills skull fractured and he was
thrown under the car wheels and mangled His death
instantaneous. The driver had been I'm the
employ Of the company many years, and leaves
destitute family.
MOUNT VERNON.-The majority Of the property-
owners and others living north OF the White flains
road and east OF Fourthsve. have organized Us th3
North Chester League the purpose being 10 Isecure
annexation TO Mount Vernon. The officers ore Horace
NJ. Williams, president; Constant Teller, vice pres
dent; Thomas T.. skinner, treasuier H. /; B2diey,
secretary samuel Johnson, =. J. Murray and John c.
Viney, Executive Committee. At present the streets
In that part of the of Eastchestcr neither
village streets town roads country highways, and
have, therefore, no public care Annexation would
bring the people accessible public schools regulation
care OF streets and roadwsys, compulsory completion
Of sidewalks, fire protection, police proteciion stree
lighting, sewer connections, free postal delivery and
removal OF ashes and garbage. Committees have been
appointed consider the subject OF annexation, and
general meeting will be held in few days 81 take
decisive acfion. To secure annexation petition from
fbo property owners OF the district he laid before
the Beard Of Trustees Of Mount Vernon, who will
consider f. and If they approve it. will lay II before
the Board Of Supervisors OF WeScheser County, with
New-York tribune., 1891-12-18
vEWs FROM NEW-JERSEY.
Jersey CITY.

,IrE POSSIBLY SAVED By \ MURDERER.
,,,-srd w. HolInger. who has been convicted on
- confession OF murder in the first degree, last
~ ns.v probably prevented homicide In the County
s % The facts came 10 light Yesterday. II seems
's '. william Bridge, thief. who passes the greater
p,on of his time In the prisons, and Charles swan.
F onearncd prisoner serving short term, were
S o,h,r prisoners taking exercise in the corridors
''s,. s,'1 Thus engaged Bridge and Swanson tossed
w., w., % sce which would have two. The coin got
" .r,ek and In The eflor; TO extTcate IL n quarrel
80 Bridge and swanson followed. There were
Soeners in the corridors. and when the men came TO
~, the other prisoners gathered around them and
's,d with glee al the set-to. The fight resulted in
80 onearmed man being knocked down, kicked and
,.ss almost insens!bie.
wsen Holhnger. who WAS In the corridor. the
lit az the conflict he inteTfered and by vigorous
-. from his fists prevented the prostrate from
-, n,rther injured. when the Gght was over Jai!er
r,,sou and his depU;ies entered the corridors and
- mn All OF the prisoners. The next dsy swanson
Sc So. SS desired 10 see him. swanson made a formal
Hnlanf against Bridge, charging him with a,rJGious
sTrT W.TT and battery. and the fellow arrested I'm
~ cell The papers in the case viii be submitted to
re Grand Jury.
u has heon discovered by the frccds of Dr. Walter
~ who died suddenly in lIobOken last week that
h"I,s vas insurcc for $4,000. This revelation IS a
-ssf surprise 20 his family.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-18
NEW-YORK CITY.

The eeats on the NewYor Stock Exchange Which
formerly were owned By Edward Linn the broker WHO
committed suicide in Jersey City -Ome time ago. and
by Francis f. Trowbrdge, who failed two years ago.
have been sold for about S2l 900 each. Edwin IT,.
Senno purchased Llnns seat, and II. D. Auchih'ioss
got that owned by Mr. Towbridge.
The examination In the cases Of William Cutalar
and Louis Peirano who are charged with filing false
invoices AT thc Custom House, wa, continued before
Commissioner Shields Yesterday. An adjournment was
taken until Monday.
In Mayor Grants mail yesterday Secretary Holly
found letter from Miss A. s. J0rgensen, Of No $50
First-st Portland Ore, who wants information con-
New-York tribune., 1891-12-18
TFsTrFyTyf; ~ mr. PiTMFR,S DEFENCE.

The Richmond County Courtroom. at Richmond.
was again crowded the doors yesterday at the trial
oi Dr. John b. Palmer tho aged dentist for betayng
thirteen-y earod Mary Poaski. During the proceed
mgs in the afternoon the spectators became 50 enthu
saStic over the remarks made by the Opposing coun-
sci that Judge stephens suddenly stopped the proceed
ings ard ordered tie sheriff to clear the courtroom.
Justice IIulsebus testified that the case was first
brought his attention by Mrs Mari and Mrs. Riddle,
Of Mariners Harbor They thought the girl ought to
be sent 10 reformatory. They said nothing about
Dr. Palmer. The witness informed the Overseer OF
the Poor. J. b. Pierce, and sergeant Cobb. The Wit
ness subsequently issued warrant for the arrest Of
Dr. Palmer on the complaint of sergeant Cobb. The
witness knew that Dr. Palmer had been accused by The
giFL
strict-AttOrney Gallagher, who opened the case
for the defence asserted that DR.. Palmer had been
victim Of blackmall and persecution. lie said that
Dr. Palmer had always been highly respected as o
citizen and a professional man. The defence would
prove this by reputable citizens and prominent pro
fessioaal men, that Dr. Pahners accuser was
an irresponsible child whose word could not be taken
and whose character generally bad. The defence
called many witnesses to show that DR.. Palmer char
acter heretofore had been stainless. some Of the wit
nssSes wrc the wives and daughters OF prominent ct
The trial will be continued to-day.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-18

cling the od lady wisely concluded TO begin e ar ~.
other end SO she wrote several letters TO SOuh Ames
lea for information. In the meantime great prepa% ass
tions w.re being made for the welding Enzaoet We
impatently waiting the consummation OF her hsPW'
ness living great style near mobile on money iuI
nshed her BY her lover. II had been arrangeo !nst
the marriage should talc place in England, ana Aae
the father should take his daughter there f0T 4t pur
pose izabcth for some unappaent resscR vloiently
opposed the latter part Of this Arrangement however,
things were going or very smoothly, wien MIS- howath
received answers g. her letters OF inquiry. WHAT was
her horror and anazcmept 30 find that the glrs pI-
ents were simply humble Old mulatto couple, WHO
had for years taken Of church In santiago. Inc
worshlppers AZ this chu n had often seen the pretty
child around the building and II was through their aic
and influence that she taken care OF ana eduoacd
at a convent. OF course, Mrs HOwarth lmmedlately
began TO patch up the blunder her son had made Inc
girl was slenced by the payment OF large sum OF
money and hustled off 10 south America, while the
cause Of the trouble sent 70 Africa Tor the benent
OF his Ieaitb. Tic story Of Howarth's escapsde was
kept out Of the papers but laughed over BY bis friends
who intended TO be present at the wedding: He was
never heard 10 any sbout spanish beauties
Elizabeth Farnese. with lie 1ney which bought her
Silence sat up as heircss. and finally married .
brokcndown count. II Is said that of her sons Is
now a Government official AID wealthy and infuen-
tai citizen Of The Republic of Brazil Howsrth's brains
seemed to decrease with the weight II years but he
was kept in tow by lis evcr-vleilant mother until ne
safely married TO a strong minded spnstcr, VINO
for many years had prosecuted hopeless search for
more eligible mate.