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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
WORLD OF SPORTS.

President Lang and Secretary Durant of the Connecticut state league will visit Danbury to-day to perfect arrange ments if possible for club in that city. There has been some trouble over the grounds but it is thought that the matter can be satisfactorily arranged. Manager Bright of the Cuban Giants of New York is now making an effort to get in the state league. It seems that he de- sires to stay in the Central league as well.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
Reid & Hughes -loI- e SPECIALTIES

Over 200 styles in Dress Gingham in plaids, stripes and checks, equal in appearance to imported goods, at 12I-2c a yard. See our north window.
 Ladies' Blazers, black with gold and silver trimming at Ss.os each. La dies Blazers in tan, blue and combina- ton, at $3.5o each. Children's Reef CTS, all colors, sizes 4 to IF years at SI.os each.
 One case Bleached Cotton at SI-3c ayard, worth LOG.
 A lot of Mems and Boys Outing Shirts at SIC each, worth 47c.
 One case ladies' ribbed Balbriggan Vests at I2 I-2c each.
 A lot of ladies' Fancy Silk Hand kerchiefs at 25c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
Brennan the Baker, 1O4 South Main.
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS

EB- Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet. ing nights
 Meetings This Evening. Third Division, A. O. H. Evangeline circle, o. of F. Court Hancock, 4. O. F of A. Sterling Commandery, U. O. G. c. Loyal Legion, o. U. A. M Evergreen Temple of Honor. Regular drill, Chatfield Guards. Amphion orchestra rehearsal. American brass band rehearsal. Local assembly, No 2,961, K. of L. Concordia singing society rehearsal. Washington conclave, K. s. F. Waterbury Field club. BerRen's orchestra. l.. A. 22S6.
 Speedwell lodge, No 10, K. of P. Townsend lodge, No s9, I. O. OF.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
ACCIDENT AT A FUNERAL.
The Coffin of Mrs TOmpkins Turned Over
 in the Grave.

The funeral of Mrs Polly NJ. Tompkins took place at the Buck hill cemetery yes terday afternoon, and while the burial was being made, a deplorable accident occurred. The grave had been dug close to another. and as the coffin was being lowered, the soft earth gave way. To save themselves from being buried the bearers released their hold of the straps, and the coffin fell into the grave face downward and was buried beneath the mass of earth. After an hours labor the coffin was exhumed and the burial pro- ceeded without further accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
Fire Raging in Albany.

APRIL. 6.-The telephone exchange was in flames at 2:15 o'clock this after noon. The building is in the hotel dis trict and there are fears of disastrous fire,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
Nine Lives Lost.

ROCHESTER, Penn, April 6.-Fire last night destroyed the large tenement house of John w. Smith, and an Italian family of nine members perished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
The New Haven Abduction Case.

NEW HAVEN, April 6.-The case against Mrs Clara E. Leete, for abduct- ing seven-year-old Harry Donovan, was continued in the police court to-day. until next Friday, under bonds of S40O. It is now said that the boy is in Dam bury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
Millinery, Millinery, Millinery.

Millinery is the all absorbing theme may be, for never has dame fashion acquit- ted herself so we'll as she has the present season. The styles are a complete and decided change from those of last year and the variety of shapes largely increased, points that are very desirable for the sea, son that you can more readily find hat or bonnet that will te becoming and "just the thing" Our stock comprises every shape that has thus far been desigped, with line of trimmings that is complete in every detail to an inspection of which you are cordially invited.
 I. CHASE.
 ARCADE BUILDING.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06

Bargains in shoes at T. D. McCarthy's. corner of Mill and Baldwin streets.
 Large line of new spring garments for ladies, misses and children, at E. T. Turner & Co.'S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
UNION TEA 60, 1Os So MAr

UNION TEA 60, 1Os so MAIN ST.
 Are giving away Fin Presents with One Pound of Ta large crystal fruit dsh geld leaf cup and saucer fancy fruit pate butter dsh and spo% holder or sugar bowl and One half dozen crystal go large decorated platter half gallon pitcher large vegeab dish and lot of other articles equally as good as these mer toned Compounded Java Coffee 25c per pound
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
List of Letters.

Advertised at the Waterbury, Conn, postoffice for the week ending April f, 1891
 Gents. Ladies. George Leonard
 Miss Frances Wilmington Persons calling for above letters please say 'adverti>ed Mail matters to be correctly and promptly delivered by carriers should be addressed to street and number.
 J. B. DoHERTY, P. M.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
oeLATE FATHERS MISSION.
Opened Before n Large Congregation at
 St Ann,s Church YestertlaY.

opened Before a Large congregation at
 St Ann's Church Yesterday.
 The two weeks mission given by the Oblate fathers opened at St Ann's church yesteaday afternoon. The mis- sion is being conducted by the Rev Fathers Gladu and Amyot. The first week is for the women and the l. 8. week for the men. The sermon yesterday afternoon was delivered by the Rev Father Gladu, who spoke upon the necessity of salvation. The services during the week will be, at 5:15 and s o'clock every morning and a sermon and benediction every evening at 7:30 o'clock. The attendance last evening was very large.
 FORTY HOURS DEVOTION.
 The forty hours devotion of the Blessed Sacrament opened in the church of the Immaculate Conception at 1O:30 o'clock yesterday morning, when a solemn high mass was celebrated, with Father Null cahy as celebrant; Father Fleming, dea- con; Father O'Donnell, sub-deacon. The devotiOns will close with high mass to- morrow. A number of out of town priests are assisting in hearing confes- sions to-day, among them being Father Walsh, formerly of this city, Father Schneider, a German priest of New Bri- tain, and one of the Franciscan fathers of Winsted. who is here to hear the confes- sionS of the Italian Catholics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
OUR Corset Department

Contains the best soc Corset in the country. Colors: white, drab and black.
 All the popular styles of Dr Warmers and Thompson's glove if Sole agents for the celebrated c. P. a la Serene Corsets. We have two new grades, made by this manufac- turer on c. P. forms, but made in t h country to save the duty, at $l.OO and $1.5O. The most perfect fitting corset mad is the e. F."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06

wM. Cog HOLMES, M.D., Browns blk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06

DR. c. W. s. FRosr. 1s7 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-06
TIMELY TOPICS

J. B. DoHERTY, P. M.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05

terry to the matter. for thew knew that no
one would Dc camping in the desert. The
mcknight there was Il heavy transform.
and themuSic old not sound for several
nights thereafte But after = dry spell
the family was sitting in front OF the house
one evening and again the sweet strains
were heard, low and far off As the dry
weather continued the sounds appeared -
come nearer ana louder every night. In
daytime they We're not noticed, probably on
account OF the noises Of the day. AT last II
became such d matter OF speculation among
the members of the family that they talked
OF 1t among their ueighborS. Some Of them
had heard it but after they had told their
story they had many yisitOry, who came TO
stay all night and hear the ghostly music.
Il was decided 10 solve the mystery, and
a party started for Flint Hills. determined
to stay ali night if necessary, ana see " hat
II was that caused the strange sounds. The
first night they camped about he center Of
the waste spot. and soon the music was
heard in the direction Of Newton's house.
They al first thought that some Trick WIS
beng played by some one ut NewtOn's. but
the strains continued with no variation OF
strength during the whole night. They
then moved their camp nearer 10 the edge
OF the barren place, and that night the mu-
sic appeared to come from 4 spot about
hundred yards from them. The sound did
not seem any louder tudn WhSu Aedru III the
house of Newton. but was much more dis
tiuct. One OF the party went out 10 inyes
tigate, and as he was walking about the
music suddenly stopped. He stood still for
some time, out not 4 sound came. Then he
walked away, but had gone onlya short dis
lance when he heard the sound behind him.
Retracing his steps, it stopped again and
continued as he passed on. He marked the
spot where he stood when the sound
ceased with a stick, and Went back to camp.
Next morning they investigated and found
that the stick had almost entirely disap-
peared At the place where it had been
placed the sand was working as if some
thing underneath was boiling. II dubbed
and worked in concentric circles. and evi-
IDENTIFY caused the music by the rubbing to-
gether of the partic les during the curious
phenomena. When it raiIed the wet sand
would emit no sound
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05

\ unique scheme has developed in Omaha,
by which ticket brokers are securing large
blocks OF the return portions Of the Western
harvest excursion tickets. says the Omaha
Bee When the question OF granting the
rates was under discussion by the various
passenger associations the fear Of brokers
getting possession of the return coupons
and thereby demoralizing traffic was the
principal basis of objections advanced by
some lines.
Finally this was supposed to have been
obViated by making Il one-fare rate and
issuing round trip tickets only. Yet to-day
Omaha brokers are pIentifully supplied
with return harvest excursion coupons and
are doing 4 rushing business, cutting rates
east and south.
Tie original purchasers of the tickets
pay onc-half the regular fare 10 their West
ern destination, securing in return round
trip ticket. The return coupon they obi
gate themselves to deliver 20 a designated
ticket broker at the end of their Journey.
The delivery is guaranteed by the Eastern
broker chez king the baggage of the pur-
cnaSers and forwarding the checks therefor
to Western brokers TO be delivered to the
owners on presentation Of the unused por
ton of the coupon. In this manner persons
with insufficient means to buy j round-trip
ticket in the regular way are enabled TO
come West and also help the ticket brokers
cut rates back 10 the East.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05
The Union Pacific.

\ special telegram to the Omaha Bee
from New York, under date of Sept l, is
interesting reading As the Bees New
York correspondent is one of the keenest
newspaper sIeuths in the country, his re-
port of the state of affairs affords a very
good straw by which the direction in which
the zephyrs are tending may be noted. The
Bee man says:
'Rumors of impending changes in the
Union Pacific management still continue to
circulate in Wall street, out it is hard TO
sift them down ana find the truth. George
j. Gould when asked if it was true that the
Vanderbilt interest had secured control of
the road replied, Il don't keep Mr.. Wander
bits books, why don't you ask him! -
Well it generally takes two people to
make a bargain and the seller ought to
know as much about it as the buyer
~ know nothing at al about the matter, ,
replied Mr.. Gould"
AT the Office of Drexel. Morgan & Co, to
the query. they replied, why don't you go
TO the Union Pacific people, they are the
ones to seeH'
Russell Sage said: 4 have nothing to
say All know is what l have read in the
papers,
Notwithstanding all these evasions and
denias, feeling prevails that changes will
soon be announced. One report has it that
Boston holders of Rock Island and London
holders of St. Paul nave been buying Union
Pacific and that Gould, Sage and Dillon have
parted with their interests TO them. Another
has it that certain prominent interests in
the plan of reorganization are anxious for
the election of Alexander f. Orr as the sue
cessor Of President Dillon. 1t is thought
that without doubt some arrangement has
been entered into by which the road will be
operated in sympathy with the St. Paul
and the Rock Island -
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05

state-rooms instead of one. and they are IN
usually large ana comfortable. More space
rhau usual is also given 10 the toilet-rooms.
which are so situated as 10 secure greater
degree of privacy than in the ordinary
sleeper.
The Maple Leaf management has decided
to stablish additional Offices at Kansas
City, and this month will transfer the
offices of the division superintendent and
the train dispatchers to this city. J. \.
Kelley. formerly trainmaster has been ap-
pointed superintendent Of the Kansas City
division, and his headquarters will be in
the Wyandotte building at the Maple Leaf
yards The train dispatchers' Office will be
located in the same building.
The Pennsylvania has Just begun the
building of a monster locomotive at its
shops in Altoona, Pa. An Altoona paper
says it will be about three times is long as
the average locomotive, Will have two sets
of driving wheels, one set being in front,
and one set of pony wheels being under the
pilot The wheels will be under trucks, SO
that the locomotive can go around curves.
Two tiremen will be necessary to supply
the coal. The locomotive. it IS alleged, will
be powerful enough to haul train OF
freight cars a mile in length.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05

The Kansas City Times gives the follow
ing result of the effort to form combine by
trans Missouri roads:
PssN'The proposition to form the Western
railroads into combine TO defend inter-
state commerce cases was defeated without
discussion st the trans-Missouri yesterday
THE proposition was TO have been con-
sidered at the meeting yesterday morning
The chairman postponed it until afternoon.
When it was reached its reading was lis
tened to with unusual attention. At the
conclusion motion was made 20 have the
subject Cancelled The motion was re-
corded and the proposition dropped out of
sight, probably never TO be brought up
again.
There is considerable mystery surroun :
ing this proposition. All of the roads in
|. the associa eny emphatlcally that they
ad anything TO do with it. Before the
te neon meeting esterday they were
given understand that the subject had
been brpug l up by Chairman Walker of
the board of commissioners of the Western
traffic association. II as understoo that
ID proposition was put on the call by
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05
The santa Fe Cancels Tariffs.

The Santa F'e has issued cancellation
notice No. Pcs revoking cancellation notice
No. 293, effective September Q, caHceling the
rates named IN tariffs No. Al, +S3. 500, 593,
625, 5l0-a, 532-a, 49l-a, 5i0-a, 6O5-a, 6t6-a,
6O4-a. These tariffs apply on -four. grain,
bran, meal hay, etc, from stations on the
Santa I'e to stations on connecting lines in
Texas.
Cancellation notice No. 294, effective Sep
TENDER 9, cancels tariffs No. -, 81, 81, 81,
GG, 81, 30, GA. 1O-a, =, IA, SOFA anu So, ap-
plying on wheat. grain, hay and -four, from
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe; San Antonio
and Aransas Pass; Fort Worth and Rio
Grande; Wichita Valley, and Fort Worth
and Denver City, to Waco. Houston and
Galveston and stations on the Gulf, Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe. These tariffs are re
placed by Santa Fe local freight tariff No.
$, being the railroad commission of Texas
commodity tariff No. l, which becomes
effective on September 9.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05

Chairman Smith. Mr.. Smith denied that
the " stern / aific ASSOCIATE II ha any
thing 10 do with the matter. He said that
1t as doc ct d al the request Of one of
the lines in the association. Mr.. Smith
admitted, though. that the same question
was to be considered by the Western freight
and the Southwestern railway and steam
ship associations.
1T is the opinion in railroad circles that
the PROPOSE ton was evolved by Chairman
Walker and that he was after the position
of supreme dictator in the defense of inter-
state commerce cases of the Western rail
roads. Mr.. Walkers connection with the
commission has fitted him for position of
this kind. His chances for securing the
position, however, are not very bright. The
railroads are much averse to making such
radical innovation. They say that they do
not care TO be placed in position where
they will have to pay some other roads
funeral expenses Each road has ideas of
its own about the defense of interstate
commerce cases, and it does not care 20
have its policy dictated BY any outside man.
The trans Missouri will probably be con-
Guided to-day"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05
SINGING SANDS.
Flint Hills of Kansas sand Waste
Sends Forth Musical Sounds.
Special TO the Gazette.

Special 10 the Gazette.
PIEDMONT, NAN, Sept. 4-One of the
most remarkable natural curiOsities ever
heard of in this section Of the country has
Just been discovered in what is known as
Flint Hills, about five miles northwest of
this city. a long reach of country in that
section is composed of sand beds and hills
covered with small particles of flint. inter
spersed with some larger rocks. 1t is a
dreary waste and is utterly barren. conse-
quently for about fifteen miles in all direc-
tons there are no habitations and the tract
is desert on 4 small scale. 4 road passes
through the desolate tract, but it is travelled
only when the people are in hurry, for it
is hard on man and beast.
About two months ago the people in this
part OF the state were surprised BY several
slight earthquake shocks, which did little
khore than give a violent trembling to the
surface These tremblings continued for
several days and then ceased entirely. a
few nights after the earthquake. people at
the farm of Jasper Newton. who lives at
the edge of Flint Hills, thought they heard
the sounds of music and got up TO see who
as playing instruments at that time of the
night. The sound rose and fell in regular
cadence. but they could distinguish no tune.
1t resemb!ed the mournful sound of the
eolean harp. They listened for some time,
hut as it neither advanced nor retreated
hey conclude that i. must be at some
HeighborS and the sound was carried by the
kpeculiar condition Of the atmosphere.
Next day the occurrence was almost for
gotten, but that night the sound came
again, only it seemed to be louder and
nearer. So loud was il that MIR. Newton
could tell that il came from the direction of
Flint Hilla. This added abatement of mys-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05
MILEAGE.
W. V. NEwLIN,
General Freight Agent
The split Key Fastening.

Messrs. Wiley and Carlin have secured
their patents on the standard rail cOnnec-
ton and split key fastening, which consists
Of split steel key driven through the
track bolt. the split portion turned around
the bolt and clinched. Angie bars three
feet in length are used, the ordinary length
being two feet This additional length of
the angle bar gives great rigidity to the
joint. and two or three tie bearings can be
obtained if desired, The angle bar is
curved. having 4 lock seat which admits the
insertion of two rubber washers between
the angle bar and the web of the rail, doing
away with the rattle when u train is passing
over joints. With rigid joint the track can
be kept in alignment with less trouble and
greater speed in running trains can be Sc
cured, engineers being able 20 ''whrl 'em''
whenever necessary. The manufacture of
the device will begin at once. AS these
split keys cost only u cents, a great saving
IN nutlocks is secured, a saving of 81. So per
mile being effected, which Is quite an item
i'll the maintenance of way. Mr. Wiley is
now in Washington looking after the for
elgn patents
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05
THE RAILROAD CLUB.
A Full Attendance Desired at
the Meeting To-day.
SANTA re TARIFFS CANCELLED.
Replaced by Those of the Com mission-The
Split Key observation-disclosures No
Combine-Dodging the Rules.
The Union Pacific, Etc.
The Railroaders' Club

A meeting of the men in railroad service,
from superintendent down to track-man,
has been called for 2:30 this afternoon at
Chamber OF Commerce hall. The object of
the meeting is TO form d railroad mems
club, which shall be entirely separate and
distinct from any other organization, ana
whose object shall be the opening and main
tenance of club rooms, with reading,
billiard, reception rooms, etc, for the ex-
elusive use and benefit Of men in railroad
service; to provide a place where they can
profitably pass their leisure hours, etc. 1t
is as yet undecided whether the club shall
occupy rooms on the upper floors OF some
business house or lease residence similar
to the one occupied by the Elks; but this
will be left to the committee who will De
appointed at the meeting to-day. This is u
meeting of vital interest to railrOaders, and
ali are earnestly requested to be present.
All men in the railway mail service who are
in the city are also invited to be present.
An excursion is contemplated, and viii
probably be arranged TO secure funds for
the furnishing of the rooms.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05
Remembered by the Boys.
Special to the Gazette.

SpeclaI 10 the GaZctte
TEMPLE. BELL COUNTY, TEX, Sept. A.
Mr. j. W. Alaylor, the popular chief dis
patcher of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
railway company at this place for quite a
long time, voluntarily resigned on the LIST
AS 4 mark of the esteem in which Mr.
Maylor was held q large number of his
friends, railroad men and others, met at
the parlors of the Exchange hotel this even
ing TO bid Mir. Maylor goodbye, at which
Mr. o. Mallett was called TO the chair A
number of neat and feeling speeches were
made, all wishing Mr. Maylor God-speed
ana success. BY the efforts Of Conductors
Hopkins and ellis. the trainmen presented
Mr.. Maylor beautiful gold watch inscribed
as follows; Presented to J. W. Maylor by
the trainmen of the Southern division Of
the Gulf, Colorado aud Santa Fe railway
September l, 1891 The engineers pre-
scented him with a handsome monogram
ring, and the dispatchers gave him an
elegant stud.
Mr. Maylor leaves a host of friends in
Temple
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-05
IsTrue will Extend the 5. A. &A.P.


SAN ANTONIO, Ten, Sept. 4-News
from Fredericksburg, county seat of Gil
lespie county, 100 miles northwest of this
city, says that in boring for artesian water
on the ranch of Charles Kuhn, at d depth of
220 feet two-fOot vein of true bituminous
coal was struck. The development of the
LlanO iron region and the establishment of a
second Birmingham depends on the correct
ness Of this find. If il is 4 true vein the
northwestern extension of the San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass railway to the iron
fields Will be made an assured fact. as the
supply of proper fuel is all that has de-
layed the extension.