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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
THE SIGNATURE IS GENUINE.
Another Republican Scheme ChoEed i
 Its InfnncY.

Another Republican scheme ChOked m
 Its Infancy.
 The republican leaders and democratic bolters wore their sweetest smiles last night. In looking over the petition for a town meeting they discovered the name of P. J. Kelly, and as Patrick J. Kelly of No Magill street declared that he had not authorized the use of his name, or signed the petition himself, the conclusion was hastily arrived at that the name had been forged to the peti- tion and the Republican expresses its satisfaction over the discovery under a double head.
 Had our esteemed contemporary taken the trouble to inquire into the matter, it would have learned that the name attached to the petition was that of Peter Kelly, the Bank street livery man. To DEMOCRAT reporter Mir Kelly said this morning that he was busy at the time he was approached by the gentlemen who circulated the petition, and did not sign the paper himself. but authorized the use of his name, 'and would do so again for the same men, he added.
 In regard to the denial of Selecimun Pinney and James Sutton that the latter | had Gnen placed iu charge of the town | roads. we are authorized to make the l following statement, which Patrick Welch declares to be true: Last Monday Mir Sutton called upon Mir Welch and | rendered him a position upon the town roads, adding that Mir Bronson was going to enter the cIty's employ and was to be succeeded upon the town roads by him (Sutton). Welch answered that he did not care to work for Sutton and would wait to see how tine matter would be settled. Sutton then wanted | to know if there were any more Fruin men on the roads, and said that if there were they would soon be out of job, or | words to that effect.
 Whether Sutton did or did not re- celve an appointment under Mir Pinney we leave for our readers to decide. TO us it is plainly a republican scheme to make trouble in the democratic ranks and should not be countenanced. Had Mir Sutton received the appointment from his own party the DEMOCRAT would stand ready to defend him. II democrats attend Saturday nights meeting and join forces with republi cans they will live to regret their action
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
An Obnoxious Liquor Law.

ROCKVILLE. April 2.-Th" citizens of a number of towns of eastern Connect cut are having their first eNperien, C this year with the town agents appoint cd in connection with no licen; e vote. By the law it is made obligatory for the selectmen to appoint an agent but it has never been done in Stafford until this year when the selectmen did it in obedi- ence to mandamus of the superior court. The agent is allowed to sell for medical, chemical, mechanical and sac ramental purposes only, and is under $500 bonds to obey the law. The citi- zens of Stafford claim that it is unnec- essary, as their druggists are licensed to sell by prescription, and think it would be an outrage to force a town agent upon a town that votes no license. There are various places where the liquor traffic Is being carried on in Staf- ford. A movement was started some time ago to petition the legislature to change the law regarding town gents but it fell through and now that the house has adjourned no action will probably be taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
vAeARlEs OF THE WEATHER.
The Month Just Closed Was Cold, Wet
 and Windy.

The Month Just Closed Was Cold, Wet
 and Windy.
 The characteristic features of the king of beasts were fully eXemplitied at the beginning of the month just closed, the mercury falling nearly to zero on the second day, followedaIy heavy fall of snow on the fourth. The thermometri cal curve lines exhibited sharp angles until the 20th when greater degree of uniformity was observed. Much pre- cipitation of moisture occurred, rain falling during nine days and snow dur ing six. The total depth of snow fall was St inches. Two electric storms were experienced, on the 9lh and 22nd. The storm of longest duration occurred between the goth and 23rd, lasting thirty -four hours. A north wind pre- vailed during twenty days, a south wind during four, and during seven days It was variable. Gales were experienced on the l4th, 16th, 17th, 21s! and 23rd. Of perfectly clear days there were two, the 17th and 26th. Twenty -one were partly clear, and there were eight days during which the sky was totally nb scured by clouds. The lowest tempera ture was recorded on the 2nd-fouT above zero; the highest on the 2'rd- sixty above zero. The mercury dropped to freezing point or below during twenty one nights. Cold waves were experienced from 1st to 7th, and from 14th to 18th.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
HEAD LIGHTS MUST GO.
Consolidated Road Will Discard Them
 With the Grade Crossing.

With the Grade Crossing.
 Although there has been considerable talk about lighting the New York tun- mel by electricity, the Consolidated road people do not think it will be done. It is said that electric light would only light up the smoke, but would not make it any better for the engineer in trying to peer through the gloom. It would be just like an attempt to peer through cloud by means of a telescope.
 In Europe the engineers abandoned the use of the locomotive head light years ago, believing that they could see better without it. It is said that in this country it is necessary in order to light up the grade crossings so that people can see the approaching trains. AS soon as the Consolidated read takes out all of its grade crossings the head light could be dispensed with. It is the opin- ion of many railroad men that the head light will be gradually discontinued. As it is known that in collision a loco motive headlight frequently fires a train, there has been some talk of sub stituting electricity for the oil lamp. This has been looked into to some eN tent by railroad men in New Have n, who say that the project is not feasible. There would have 10 be an independent engine to furnish power, as the locomo, tive could run the light only while in motion, and the plan for an auxiliary engine would not be practicable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
MANY STRIKERS SHOT DOWN.
Governor Pattison Orders Out Two
 Regiments of Militia.

Governor Pattison Orders Out Two
 Regiments of Militia.
 PITTsBURG, April 2.-Rioting of a deadly character occurred at the More wood Coke works, owned by H. S. Prick X Go today. All night long the strikers were preparing for the attack and arming themselves with all sorts of weapons. Early this morning they swooped down upon the mine, but were met by band of deputy sheriffs drawn up in line, armed with Winchester rifles and revolvers. Seven of the rioters were killed and many wounded in the charge. The rioters then retired from the field.
 At9 o'clock they rallied and again attacked the sheriffs. In this charge three of the rioters were killed and twenty five wounded. The sheritfs are so we'll armed that they can easily hold their position.
 Sheriff Clawson applied to Governor PattisOn for aid and at noon he ordered the Tenth regiment of Washington, Pa, and the Eighteenth regiment of this city to go to the scene of the riot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Two Boys Captured While on Theil
 Way to the Wild West.

Two Boys Captured While Their
 Way to the Wild West.
 William Bowhay and William Mead, fourteen year old boys, left their home in Stony Creek early this morning and started for the wild and woody N est. Their funds, which consisted of SIC bill, had been stolen from Bowhay's s Haven and will be returned to Stony Creek. Nothing has been heard from Patrick Sullivan who left Willimantic to walk to his home in Westchester, on the night of March 9. A plumber of pack. ages and a lantern which he carried were found Tn the road the next morn. ing, but Sullivan had disappeared as completely as though swallowed by the earth. He was a steady man, 3S years of age, and leaves a wife and two children.
 Foul play was suspected to have been the cause of the disappearance of Cap tain D. S. Briggs, who left his schooner the HaGtie V; Kelsey, on Thursday night in Bridgeport to spend a few heard of since. He had a large amount of money with him.
 On Friday of last week a dog belong ing to Henry Addison of Windsor ran through Broad, Maple and Mill streets snapping and biting all dogs with whom he came in contact, and finally disap peared, no one knows where. He is be lieved to have been suffering with rabies, although he has always borne the reputation of being vicious. He is known to have bitten six or eight dogs and one of them (Mr Lewis'sl has beer killed. The selectmen, after conferring with the board of health, deemed it ad- visable to order the mu2zling or chain ing of all dogs at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
TOBACCO SCRAPS.
Cigar Manufacturers Must Be Tobacco
 Manufacturers Too.

Cigar ManniaCturers Must Be TObacco
 Manufacturers Too.
 Cigar manufacturers have been noti- fled of ruling by the treasury depart ment W hich discontinues the practice of allowing cigar manufacturers to put up in packages their scraps, cuttings, clip pings, etc, and attach thereto tobacco stamps and place them on the market as manufactured tobacco. They may sell the scraps to manufacturer of tobacco or sell them to other cigar manufacturers, but not being manufac- turers of tobacco themselves they can not properly procure tobacco stamps. If cigar manufacturers desire to dispose of scraps, they must qualify as manu lecturers of tobacco, but they will not be permitted 10 carry on the business of manufacturers of cigars and manufac- turers of tobacco in the same premises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
RECEIPTS $46,461.32.

Annual Financial Report of Postmaster
 DOherty.
 Postmaster Doherty to-day forwarded to the acknowledgement his annual report for the year ending March 31. The total receipts for the last quarter were SIP .362.2l and for the year $46, 461.32. After paying salaries, rent, light. fuel and other expen ses. Postmas- ter Doherty has turned over S24, ,S55 39 to the department, The total receipts for the year, ending March 31 1890 were $42, ,S23.O6. With a net profit of nearly $25,0O0 year there is no reason why better quarters and more office help should not be provided in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
TIMELY TOPICS

l.. w. Unholtz, the upholsterer, 1S6 Bank street, pays special attention at this season to laying carpets, cleaning and repairing lace curtains, recovering and revarnishing old furniture, etc. His charges are moderate, work first class.
 J. B. Mullings is showing fine line of spring clothing.
 E. T. Turner & Co are continually out doing themselves in the way of bargains. To-day they announce special prices on portieres and lace curtains, mats and rugs, and crushed plush at $1.00 per yard, former price S350.
 E. J. Finn, 27 East Main has a very fine line of spring footwear, and invites everybody to call and see the goods. He has something new in a s shoe that IS bound to become very popular.
 Try the Peabody Key West and the Copley, 10 cent cigars, at the Boston branch cigar store, Ill Bank street.
 Kelly the baker is selling granulated sugar 20 pounds for $1.00; extra c, 24 pounds for $1.00.
 B. Shoninger & Co have just received as handsome a line of pianos as was ever displayed in this city and invite public inspection. Besides the Shonin. ger piano they are agents for the cele brated Weber and Wheelock pianos. NJ. H. Waas intends to take a two months trip to Europe this spring and requests his customers to send in theiI orders as soon as possible in order that they may be filled.
 Pair of horses and truck for sale. In quire at this office.
 Specialties offered by Reid 6 Hughes to-day include 200 styles in dress glnghams, ladies' blazers, one case ol bleached cotton mems and boys cutting suits, ladies vests.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
Reid & Hughes
 -lol- SPECIALTIES

Over 200 styles in Dress Bingham in plaids, stripes and checks, equal in appearance to imported goods, at I21-2c a yard. See our north window.
 Ladies' Blazers, black with gold and silver trimming at Ss.9s each. La dies Blazers in tan, blue and combina- tion, at $s.so each. Children's Reef CTS, all colors, sizes 4 to IF years at SI.oa each.
 One case Bleached Cotton at s I-Sc ayard, worth LOG.
 A lot of Mems and Boys Outing Shirts at SIC each, worth 47c. e One case ladies' ribbed Balbriggan Vests at Is I-2c each.
 A lot of ladies' Fancy Silk Hand kerchiefs at 2sc each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
Mysterious Disappearance.

BOSTON, April 2-A mysterious case of disappearance has just been reported from South Boston. Mrs Charlotte Brush, a we'll known woman, has been missing since Thursday, January 15, and not a trace of her can be found. Her husband has hired two detectives to look her up but they are completely in the dark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
Fast Day in Massachusetts.

BOSTON, April 2.-Fast day is being observed throughout the state to-day. None of the local papers were issued and most of the factories throughout the state closed and the working people have a holiday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
Rockville Millionaire Dead.

ROCKVILLE, April. 2.-Hon George Maxwell, one of the wealthiest and be st known manufacturers of the state dled at his home here to-day, from neuralgia of the heart. He was "A years of age and leaves two daughters. His wealth is estimated at $2.000,00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
LOCAL LINES.
14O SOUTH MAIN ST.

If you want good Tea or Coffee, go to PHEIAN's and you get the best. Remem- Der the number, 27 East Main street, Platt's block.
 The Eyes.-Prof. A. J. Cross at our ntors, Sat. March 2S, Lake, Strobel & Ce.
 l25 Boxes of Indian River Oranges at I.ADD's South Main street grocery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
\ Brakeman Receives S1.OOo.

Charles Griffith of South Norwalk, an employe of the Danbury and Norwalk road, has received $l,O00 from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen be- cause of an injury to his hand while coupling cars at Wilson Point some time ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
AMUSEM ENTS.
"PaSsiOn Play.''

Coupons for Father Mulcahy's lecture on "The Passion Play" Friday evening, may be obtained at Bart BoSsidy's drug store. General admission 35 cents; re- served seats, 50 cents; box seats,75 cents. As the lecture is on subject of the highest interest to all it is expected that the opera house will be crowded. The lecture will be beautifully illustrated.
 Piano Recital.
 Miss Neally Stevens of Chicago, as. sisted by Mrs X. Heaton Robertson of New Haven, vocalist, will give a grand piano recital at the opera house. this evening. An elaborate programme has been arranged.
 'The Twelve Temptations"
 ''The Twelve Temptations" a gor- geous spectacular production held the boards at the opera house last night be, fore a large audience. It possesses many original features and gave the best of satisfaction.
 Casino Theatre.
 The caslno theatre will be opened to- night by the Rose Hill Folly company. The entertainment was produced in Bunnelrs grand opera house, New Haven. two nights this week and tie Register said of it: Rose Hills Folly company gave good burlesque enter talnuehl at tue grand opera mousse last night. The specialties were of the same order seen in this class of entertain, ments, but were better than the usual The work of the comedians, Rice and Barton, created great amusement. ''As You Like It.. Margaret Mather will be seen at the opera house Monday evening in the l happiest and sweetest of all Shakes peare's comedies, "As You Like It. Miss Mather apprehen,ls the character of Rosalind as Shakespeare imagined her.
 ''The Old Homestcad.'' "The Old Homestead" will be present ed at the opera house next Tuesday evening.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
Little Lord FauntlErny," {"

Little Lord Fauntleroy" wlll be pre- sented at the oI".ra house Saturday afternoon and evening by practically the same company that was seen here a year ago. The qualities of the play are without doubt tEc most elevatiug and ennnbling of any play on the stage. It stamps ind.'lihly upon our hearts and minds the maxim If you would be happy, be good"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
DIsTRIcT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate

DJSTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate lJ Court. March 30, 1891.
 Estate of Hiram A. Graham late of Waterbury, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of William J. Rigney, administrator, praying for an order to sell the real estate of said deceased, viz the house and lot in the town of Waterbury, near he resi- dence of Mrs l., E. Pearsall, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ered,--That said application be heard and determined at the probate office in Water bury in said district, on the 9th day of April, A D., 1891. at Q o'clock in the forenoon, and that mo- fice be given of the pendency of said applica- tion and the time and place of hearing thereon, Daper having circulation in said district.
 ELLIS PaEL AN. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
SpringGarInentS

Are Very handsome thisyear. Loose Fitting Jackets, Reefers and long Shoulder Capes are the prevailing styles. Cream, Tan, Beige, Beaver and Mode are the best colors, but we are also selling a great many blacks.
 A special bargain today in the department is Fifty Silk Wraps, elegantly trimmed with laces, fringes and gimps, at $5 co each. Cannot be dupli- cated for less than $1O each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
Another Year Has Rolled By

And looking atx the results we fad reasons to feel gratified and thoroughly satisfied that the public have appreciated our efforts, to give to Waterbury Millinery Establishment that in completeness, variety and quality of goods is not surpassed in any of he largest cities.
 We thank our patrons for their support, with out which, of course our efforts would be in vain, and beg to assure them that although our stock the past season was all that could have spring season of 1891 with a line of Millinery Goods that completely overshadows all former displays Unbrok n assortments is the rule in every department now, making it the most de sirable time to select your Spring Hat, but our aim will be to keep up our stock to the present standard until June brings in another change of season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02

Brennan the Baker. loA south Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02

wM. Coz HOLMES. M,D.. Browns bl'l Da. Q. W, 8. Fnosr, ls7 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-02
..The OlI Hnnlesl

"The Old Homestead" will be present. ed at the opera house next Tuesday
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
Red Tape in the EnoIish Army.

An amazing statement was made
to me few days ago by a private
in a Highland regiment. If this gal
liant defender OF his country is to be
believed, soldier having leave Of
absence for the night is actually liza
Bile to punishment il he returns to
barracks before his leave has expired.
Numerous instances are given to me
in which men, having leave until Z
a. M, have returned between mid
night and 2 a. m, and have subse-
quently been ordered seven days
confinement to barracks. / should
like to know whether any reason can
be offered for what looks to the un-
initiated eye such monstrous ex-
ample of the tyranny of red tape.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
Playing Cards in Alabama.

Burr Mcintosh, the actor and quondam
Newspaper man, relates q funny anecdote.
about year ago our company was de-
layed several hours at little way station
in Alabama near Birmingham. Several Of
the party, including one of the ladies, sug-
gested quiet game of hearts to pass
away the time. There were absolutely no
signs of civilization about the place except
ing an old cow and pig grazing quietly
near by, but we hadn't been playing five
minutes when big, burly fellow came
along swinging a club and pompously
said, You are all under arrestp We
thought he was joking, and paid no atten-
ton to him until he repeated the remark,
when one Of the party did consent to say
'RatsP
"But the deputy sheriff, or whatever he
was, wouldn't have it. He arrested us all,
even the lady, although we protested that
the game was for fun and not money, and
took US before the mayor who fined us
81 each and then tackled on costs enough to
make 1t 50. I got even with the sheriff a
few days later on our return by throwing
bottle of ink all over him as our train
passed the station, but never again at
tempted to play hearts in Alabama" ~
New York World
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
Unusual Printing.

While there are doubtless many printing
presses in existence that would fulfill a
more useful mission if transformed into
road rollers, still it has fallen to the lot of
a newspaper in Middlesborough. England,
to make the first adaptation of steam
road roller to printing purposes, and it was
with such unique machine that The
Northeastern Daily Gazette printed an sdi-
ton Of 81, 900 copies. The motive power of
The Gazette office is gas engine, but on
the day in question an accident to the gas
works suddenly cut off the supply of gas.
A gang of workmen were hastily OBJ
tanned from neighboring establishment,
and heavy iron plates were laid in the yard
adjoining the printing room, in the walls
of which a large opening was made. A
fifteen ton steam roller was then pushed
into the press room, shored up and belted
to the shafting, and an hour after the
usual time of going to press the presses
were started and the entire edition was
run off without hitch. - Newcastle
Chrouicla
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

LoUIsIANA's GREAT SUGAR CROP
The New Orleans Picayune says
everybody interested in the sugar
industry agrees that the Louisiana
sugar crop will yield from 100000
to $4,000 hogsheads, which is by
far the largest ever grown since the
war. Thursday last the largest
single cargo of sugar which has ever
left the port of New Orleans was
cleared for Philadelphia on the
steamship Mackinaw. This cargo
consisted of 800 barrels and 800
hogsheads of sugar, or estimating
the hogsheads as equivalent to three
barrels each the total cargo was l5r
400 barrels. The steamship San
Marcos cleared the same day for
New York with cargo of l3,492
barrels OF sugrr. Adding these two
cargoes together it will be seen that
the aggregate shipments by sea dur
ing a single day amounted to 1892
barrels OF sugar. Shipments of all
the way from 5000 to 10000 barrels
have been of daily occurrence, and
in addition large quantities Of molas-
ses has also been shipped to Atlantic
norfs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
AFortunafe Woman.

Mrs. Mary L. Baker, of Ovid
Mich, has reason to be very thank
full. She was great sufferer from
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side, fiuttering, faintness, etc. After
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Heart Cure, she says, II am better
than for 90 years. My mind and
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! advise all persons thus afflicted to
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bert druggists, recommends and
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Heart Disease, containing marvellous
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