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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
TYPOGRAPHICAL BLUNDERs.

Specimens of Mistakes of Moro Than
 Usual Ludicrousness.
 The mistakes in newspaper offices arising from the faulty chirography of occasional contributors have led to the publication of a few specimens, says the Rochester Post-Express. The Os- wego Palladium refers to one instance, that of a Syracuse clergyman who gave the manuscript of sermon of his to a reporter of the Standard, for the pur- pose of making an abstract of the dis course for publication. The manu- script said of John Wesley that though only presbyter, he himself ordained Thomas Coke to the office of episco- pacy." The preachers penmanship was SO bad, however, that the reporter made out this statement to mean and read though only Q Presbyterian, he him. self ordained his cook to the office of episcopacy." The Brooklyn Eagle fol- lows this up by relating how some man. | uscript of Dr. Talmage came to its of Ace at one time in which occurred the words: My text finds our Lord" When the words appeared in print they were neatly transformed to read: ''My tall friend, our Lord" Horace Greeley's l manuscript was a puzzle to most people, l and therefore 1t Is not to be wondered at when he wrote: '"Tis true, 'tis pity, 'tis pity, 'tis true," the types made him say:"Tis two, 'tis fifty;yes, tis fifty-two." :" On Rochester daily a few years ago a reporter wound up a sketch of little boy who had died from the effects of an explosion of firecrackers which he car ried in his pockets in these words: "His afflicted and bereaved parents will have the sympathy" etc. The announce ment as it appeared in print was an of fer of sympathy to ''his afflicted and burned pants."
 A New York compositor, accustomed to setting up the marine news of his | paper, and who therefore found it con- venient to set up and save names of cities and towns along the Atlantic coast, made himself famous by an anus ing error. His copy described how a | gentleman had met death by the "hand of divine Providence" To save time he reached up among the list for the word Providence, of Rhode Island fame, but in his haste took the wrong word. When the paper came out the acquaint- ances of the deceased learned for tho first time that their former friend had been removed by the ''hand of divine | Nantucket"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The New York Legislature will adjourn sine die on April 20.
 The funeral of the late Bishop Gilmour will be held next Tuesday at Cleveland, Ohio.
 It is reported that General Paine of Boston will change the name of his fa- nous yacht Volunteer to Phoenix.
 Miss Sarah Gallagher, 50 years old, was crushed to death by the freight elevator at Cowles & Co. shop at New Haven, Conn.
 Frank P. Slavin, the Australian pugil- ist Charley Mitchell, the boxing cham pion of England, rnd "Pony' Moore sail to-day from Queenstown for this coun- try.
 Franklin K. Phillips, retired mer- chant of Boston, Mass, who is said to have been greatly depressed by the death home since April 6.
 The four-year-old child of Samuel Lockhart, of Perth Amboy, N. J., fell in to cistern at Elizabeth, while his par ents were attending a wedding at the latter place, and was drowned. The Weavers' Fines bill, which was passed by the present Legislature of Massachusetts, is said by the Fall River mill owners to be unconstitutional, and the mill owners will appeal to the Supreme Court. The Baker Ballot Reform bill, the provisions of which are similar to the Australian system, was passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by vote of I'll to 16. The bill now goes to the Senate.
 William A. Kenna, of Concord, N. H., local manager for Leddan Bros, Boston l brokers, shot and instantly killed him. self at his place of business during the morning. He is supposed to have been temporarily insane. A. M. Miner, blacksmith of Elwood, Conn.,, and Frank Darling, farmer of West Hartford, Conn.,, visited New York for the purpose of buying "green goods " They met the ''green goods" merchants and were swindled, Miner losing $200 and | Darling $450.
 Mrs. Emma Leete, aged 3S years, of Guilford, Conn.,, was trampled to death by vicious horse. She was holding the l animal by the bridle when he suddenly reared and came down upon Mrs. Leete with his front feet, breaking her back in l two places.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
SEDGWICK
HIS Bank St, and 1o4 So. Main St.

The store No 93 Bank street (nOw 1l5) which have occupied for the past six years being too limited to accommodate the steady increase of trade, necessitated more connections quarters, consequently have leased for a term of years the store directly in the rear (Meigs' new block) and running to South Main street, and have just completed an addition connecting the two stores. makiug it one continuous room extending from Bank to South Main street, with an entrance on both streets. g3The new store in Mcigs' block has been nicely fitted and furnished, making it the most elegant Fine Tailoring parlors in New EuSland, and will be used exclusive ly as a Custom Department.
 The front store has been extensively i'm proved and will be occupied us Mems Furnishing Department, making two dis tinct departments and making each de partment attractive and roomy.
 The Mems Furnishing department is now overfiowing with all the novelties of the season. The goods are Fresh, New, De- sirable and Cheap, and as an especial in ducement for those who desire a Fancy Shirt for spring l am offering Cluett & Coons Crown Monarch Shirts which have always been sold for $l.50 at 95 cents.
 The Custom Department as usual ii stocked with more extensive and elaborate line than any tailoring establishment 1T Conn, consisting of all the latest and most desirable Suitings, Overcoatings and Trouserings the market affords, (My trous erings are unusually fne) and no effort will be spared to please. The garments will be turned out in the most approved style, and made by the most skilled work men.
 The public are invited to call and look at my mammoth stock and beautiful store It will be pleasure to show you.
 Entrance 115 Bank St, (formerly 93) and 104 South Main St. Respectfully,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
CHICAGO'S TANGLE.
The NIayoralty Election Will Probably Go
 to the Courts.


 CHICAGO, April 15.-This was the foun&h day of the official election count. It will take the commission five more days to complete the canvass. Revision will then be necessary; disputes may arise, and from the hands of the commission the entire election may be transferred to the courts.
 In the official count of the Ninth ward Cregier sustained material loss. In the seventh precinct of this ward the offici al returns show that Cregier lost 104 votes which were counted to the credit of liar rison.
 As Cregier's friends claim a majority of only 235, it will not take many more discoveries like this to melt it away. Lawyer Asay objected to the acceptance of the figures as returned from this pre- cinct, as he suspects crooked work of some sort
 The Democrats say they were aware of the apparent loss of 104 votes in the Sev- enth precinct of the Ninth ward the morn. ing after the election, and that the joy of the Republicans is at present prema- ture When the contest is concluded, they say, Cregier will have a plurality ot the vOtaS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
THE RICHARDS TRAGEDY.
pr. Bram Arrested on Suspicion of Being
 the Murderer.

pr. Bram Arrested on Suspicion of Being
 the Murderer.
 CoLoRA, Md, April 15.-Fhe funeral of Mrs. J. Granville Richards, who was shot while in bed by burglars, will take place tomorrow. The doctors do not think the wounds of MT. Richards will prove fatal
 One arrest has been made. Dr. Geo. A. Bram, who was until recently & medi- cal student at the University of Maryland was stopping at his fathers house near Rowlandville, about three miles from where the crime was committed, and has been acting mysteriously of late. He was taken into custody about midnight and 32-calibre revolver carrying cart ridges the same as those used in the shooting was found in his possession and three of the chambers were empty.
 Bram told the Sheriff that he could prove by number of persons that he was Tn Baltimore on the night of the shooting.
 One of the most important clues to the murderer has just been discovered in a button torn off his waistcoat by MT. Richards in the struggle.
 Coroner Litzenberg is holding an in- quest over the remains of Mrs. Richards today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
CRAZED BY THE GRIP An Old Man Kills His Wife
 With a Club.
HE THEN SET FIRE TO THE HOUSE
Neighbors Arrived Before the Flames Had
 Gained Much Roadway.

The Murderer Seventy Years Old-Before
 Committing the Crime He Drank a Pint
 of Alcoholic Declared that God De-
 sired Him to Make Human Sacrifice.
 The old Man Under Arrest.
 PURDY's STATION, N. Y., April 15.-Mrs. Ann Lockwood, about 65 years old, died yesterday at her home in the town of North Salem, Westchester County, about five miles from Purdy's Station, from the effects of an assault committed upon her by her husband, Jesse Lockwood, 70 years old.
 Coroner Drews of Mount Vernon, was notified of Mrs. Lockwood's death, and he arrived at the Lockwood farm last evening" where he empanelled jury and adjourned the inquest until tomorrow forenoon.
 Lockwood had a severe attack of the grip, and is is believed that the disease took such a turn as to drive him suddenly insane. He became very violent, and while raving he drank about 8 half a pint of alcohol which happened to be in the house at the time. He then assaulted his aged wife, knocking her down and beating her upon the head with a club until she became unconscious and her body was covered with bruises.
 He Set Fire to the House.
 After the old man had committed the assault he did not seem to realize what he had done and has not yet recovered his reason. After he had committed the assault he set fire to the house, but the neighbors, who saw the smoke, arrived before the fire had gained much headway and extinguished it.
 Lockwood, on being informed that his wife was dead, evinced no surprise and did not seem to realize the fact.
 Coroner Drews placed the old man un- der arrest and put him in the custody of Deputy Sheriff Hallock Instead of taking him to the county jail at White Plains, as was at first contemplated, he was all lowed to remain in his house with the deputy sheriff.
 Drs. Potter and Casselman will make an autopsy to determine the cause of Mrs Lockwood's death.
 Lockwood's neighbors declare that he has been insane for some months past, and that he should have been placed in an insane asylum long ago. He has al ways been more or less insane on the sub- ject of religion. He Is said to have rung the bell of the Methodist church few days ago, declaring that God desired him to make 8 human sacrifice and that his | wife was the person the Lord wanted him to kill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
Looking Ahead.

A curious instrument of writing exists in Dunl1irl1, Ind. It appears that two early lovers failed, for some reason un- explained, to marry, but married oth- CTS. Lately a written agreement has been signed up, in absolute secrecy, providing for their future marriage to each other in the event they survive their present companions. This contract fur ther provides liquidated damage of five thousand dollars upon failure of contract, as provided. They set forth in their contract that, owing to respect for children, etc., no divorce shall be asked for, but that they shall trust in Providence to remove present unwel- come StayerS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
New Jersey Elections.

NEWARK, N. J., April 15.,-In Warren county the home rule ticket carried the day in Washington. Henry Johnson, prohi- bitionist, being reelected Mayor, with a home rule Council. In Hackettstown George Smith, Republican, was elected Mayor, with a Democratic Council. In Phillipsburg John S. Bowers, Democrat, and Democratic Council were elected In Belvidere the Citizens ticket, with George A. Angle for Mayor, was elected The Citizens candidates for Council and Freeholder were also chosen. At Borden town John o. Hudson, Democrat, was re elected over Geo. B, Raymond, Republi can
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
A Cool En@ineer.

A cool headed engineer prevented a Miss, the other day. The telegraph op- orator neglected to hold freight train as directed, and it was pulling out of the station when a passenger train was discovered rounding a curve at the rate of fifty miles an hour. The engineer of the freight jumped, making no effort to stop his engine. The engineer of the passenger train, however, brought his train to an abrupt standstill. Leaping from the cab he jumped on the freight engine and stopped the train just two feet from his own.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
NOTICE-

I hereby notify all persons liable to pay taxes in the Center school district, town of Waterbury, that have received a rate bill and warrant to collect Center school district tax of eight (S) mills on the dollar on list of 1890, and will be at common council room, City hall building, on and after May 1, 1891, when same is due, from 10 to 12 am, 2 to 5 and from to p.m., to receive said tax.
 P. S. The law provides that percen- tage at rate of 3-4 of one per cent per month must be added from May l, 1851, if not paid before June 1 1891.
 JAMES COUGHLAN,C Collector.
 Waterbury, April 8, 1891.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
VatGrburyFirGAlarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOXES. 4-Corner Willow and West Main streets. 6-EXchange Place. 13-Rogers x Fro. 14-East Main street and Wolcott road. l5-Corner Cherry and East Main. 31-Horse car railroad stables (private.) 23-lron bridge, West Main. 24-Waterbury Brass Co (private) 25-Corne' Johnson and Watervile. 26--Corner Prospect and Grove. 27-Junction North Main, Grove and
 North Elm.
 2S-Waterbury Manufacturing Co (private 32-Corner Washington and South Main. 34-Waterbury Buckle Go (private) 35-Benedict X Burnham Co (private.) 36-Waterbury Watch Co (private) 39-Corner of Grand and South Main. 42-Corner of Union and Franklin. 43-Scovill Manufacturing Go (private.) 45-Corner Clay and Mill. 46-No 3 Hose house, Baldwin street. 47-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley. 312-Corner Mea ow and Bank. 314-Corner Meadow and Cedar. S21-Plume x Atwood Co (private) 323--Holmes, Booth & Haydens Cprivate.) 321-No4 Hose house, Brooklyn. 3l3-Randolph X Cloves.
 SIGNALS.
 One stroke 12 NJ.
 One stroke-cals the superintendent of fire alarm telegraph to the City hall
 Two single strokes, fire out or fire under centrol used as a recall
 Ten strokes (quick) will indicate gen. erai alarm.
 Fifteen strokes (quick) and repeat calls out the militia. INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS,
 Re particdlHr and remain at the box and direct the tiremen to the fire.
 Do tot pull the hook if the firebell or sinall bell in the box is striking, as that II di:ates all alarm has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until tn" arrival of an officer of the fire depart ment who will release the key, or, if cir cunrsttnces will not permit remaining then tn" proper officer will return the key to tn, holder ns soon as convenient
 Always giv~ the alarm from the box nearest to the fire.
 Be sure and close the door before leav- in; ttle box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
\. |. s ! 34ilroad Time Table,

tn~ '-,a 5e Waterbury for ,t> tOEk 6:U 20, 1o.45 a. m. 80. 3:25, 6:o7, rr. ..'h '01,S:o0, 1000 a. m., 100, 402, j.It l' m
 VII CIV 20, a. m., 1:3O, 6:07 p. m. L4i Y: j,lu
 sn DCil J -6:65 s:ao, 1o:45 a. m 80 s:a5 6.O7.
 "a 'H'. ':.a, a. m., 1910, ,2:33, 530 7:47, N IA oa :2O 1O:45,a .m.. 80 s:e5, ,6:O7 ,6:56 f't"r '- 7:35. 1929, a m., 12:44, $40, = Al 2' x ', s:35, 11:s a. m., 4:O5. 6:15,
 "i3p Iast train, Saturday only. Re- ,ur i::5, :,'t, ,J:10, a. m., 2:50, 500, 6:33, 70, m, si i"lin, Saturday only. "a' AHfON--: 20, l117, a. m, 400, 6:56, p. Ill.
 turn--?:5o, t2: 9, a. m., 2:55, 539 D. m. TOh t\GTON--s:", 11:17, a. m, 400, 6:56 D m ,,-, 'niI,-7:4C. 6a. m., 2So, 5:16 p. m. VI, ,N kD-S.t. 'l:l7 a. m., 400, 6:56, p. m. hatarn-TH5 ".'h a. m., 2;05, 452 pm.
 st NDAY TRAINS. Going nNrth. 9:e5 a. m.
 Going S".th, Ais D. m.
 For New 4aven and points on the Shore Line Otvisiofvia NaugatNck Junction at4:15 D. m. LUCIUS TUTrLiS, .ieneral Manager
 . T. HEMFSTEAD. General Pass agent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
Her LnYer NTaniac.

voLUNTowN, Conn.,, April 15.-Miss May Dixon, instead of being happy bride, is corpse. Frank Sherman, whom she was to have married last Tuesday, is a maniac. Miss Dixon is but 20 years old, and her wedding was postponed by the death of her niece, which preceded her own but three days Her lover could not stand the shock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
Decided to Close Its Business.

BOSTON, April 15.-The Equitable Stock Company has decided to close all accounts and go out of business. This move is due to heavy losses sustained by the company during the past few weeks. The company has correspondents scattered all over New England and they have been notified to forward their claims to the Boston office for adjustment. Directors of the company say that all claims will be paid in full
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
To Elect q Chief Justice.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 15.-Both houses of the Legislature will probably go into Grand Committee some time this week to elect a successor to Chief Justice Durfee. Associate Justice Matteson will probably be chosen Chief Justice, and Senator George T. Brown will be made associate justice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
Count Lowenhaupt.s Funeral.

WILMINGTON, Del, April 15-The body of Count Lowenhaupt was taken to the Old Swede Church yesterday. It was in Q metallic-lined cedar casket Thomas F. Bayard, jr., was in charge of the body. Funeral services were held at o'clock, after whi,h the body was placed In the Bayard vault.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
Baseball Games.

NEW YORK, April 15.-The result of the American Association games yesterday was as follows: Louisville s, Cincinnati 8: Washington 2, Boston 5; Baltimore 2, Athletic 0; Columbus 9, St. Louis 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
DTS Bragg and CaIIaghaD,

Specialists in chronic and nervous dis eases, No 1oS Bank street, between Ma sonic temple and Waterbury bank.) Of fee hours Q to 12 a. m ? to and to g D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15

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 Trains leave Waterbury for "''S10N -I:3o; a; m; 1O0, 4:O5 p. m. Return PRoNIDENCE--73o a. m.; 1:o0 4:O5 p. m. Re- turn 910 a. m; 12:15. D. m. NEW YORK via Brcwsters-sOO a. m.; 210 D. m, Return S;4 a. h.; 400 D. m. FEW LONDtN--7:3O a. m.; loo. 4:O5 D. m Re turn-T:i5. 9:45 a. m; 2:3O D. m. PUTNuM 7:3o a. m; 100, 4:O5 p. m. Re- turn oi5, lo:45 a. m; 1:37, 41ep. m. WILL MANIic1!;5o LA. S,h a m; 1:o0, 4:o5 p. m- >PRlNGFIELD--9:0 a, m.; 4:O5 D. m Re NEW nAv EN via PanviEle"i:so SiT; f. |" a, m Return -il:04 d. m.
 aARTFORD-7:3 9:O5 a. m.; 100, 4:o5. s:a5 n. m Returi'-635, 1035 a. m.; 12:50, 400. 6:45 D. m NEW BHITAIN-7:3O, 9O5 a. m.; 100, 4:O5. s:25 p. m Return--6:55, 11:00 a. m.; 1:OS, 42O, 7:O3 "LAINVILLE-7 9:o5 a. m. l, ,oo, ,4o5. s:a5 D. m. Return--7:O7, 11:15 a. m.; i:1s, 4:3O 7:13 D. m. 'RiSroL-7:3O, 9o5 d. m.; 100. 4O5, s25: p. m. keturn-7:l9, 11:s5 a. m.; 130, 4:40, 7:27 D. m. 'EKRYXlLLE-?:3O, 9:o5 m.; 100, 4:o5, sa5: p. ID. Return-7:31, 11:36 a. m.; 140 4:50. 7:3s EATERvILLE-7 7:sO m.; 4o5 ss5 D. n Return -7:53. 11;55 a m,; 5:O6, 7:5Sp. m. MON t,,n, ClTY-ofs:o5 FIT Y an; f5a5 p. m. Re- HOWANTIC-fS fS:O5 a. m.; f5:15 D. m. Re- turn 1889 q. m.; fS:02 D. m. POMPERAUG VALLEY. SOS a. m.; a1O, oI" m hetufn-o:S5, a. m,. 12:l2,7:55 D. m. HAWLEYVILLE- SOS a. m.; 2:1O 5:15 D. m. Return -S:Oe a m 11:52, 725 D. m. DANBu RfmS:O5 a. m.; 2:1O, 5:15, Return 741 l1:35 d. m.; 7:10 p. m. BREW STEERS -S:05 a. m.; 2:10, 515 D. m. Return-7:25, 11:t2a. m; 6:43 p. m. FISHKILL- LL-ON-HUDSON-s:O5 a. m.; 2:10, 515: p. m. Return soc, 950 a. m.. 5:1O D. m BUFFALO, DETROIT, CLEVELAND, CINCIN- NAT1, ST LOUIS, CHICAGO aud western points, N:o5 q m.; 2:10, 5;15 D.. m. R. B Williams, Sup't, East Hartford,
 A .. Kendall. G. P. A. Boston De-. II, ls9G
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
MARY METZDoRF GUILTY.
The Verdict Accompanied With Recol
 mendation of Mercy.

mendation of Mercy.
 BALTIMORE, Md, April 15.-The case of Mary Metzdorf, charged with murder, was given to the jury last night, and af- ter the lapse of an hour and 8 half the jury returned with a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree for causing the death of Miss Louisa Broadwaters by means of arsenic placed in coffee.
 The verdict was accompanied with a recommendation of mercy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
rour Gunboats for yenezuela.

NYAcK, N. Y, April 15.-An order has just been received by the Tappan Zee Company, Piermont-on-th -the-Hudson, to make four gunboats for the Venezuela government, one to be % feet long and IA feet beam, and another to Go feet long and 12 feet beam.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15

WE invite the attention of a large but very tiresome class of republicans to the fact that Harry Garfield, eldest son of the late president, has been defeated for nomination to the city council of Cleve- land, Ohio, by a saloon-keeper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
SEDGWICK,
 Fine Tailor and Mems FuTnISheT. Store closed Monday and Friday evg's.
Miss H. L. Mattoon

Is having steady accession to her SHORTHAND SEMINARY. Those INTERESTED SHOULD CALL AT ONCE, AND BE READY FOR A POSITION IN THE FALL. The graduates of this popular seminary are selected by business men on account of their accuracy, as we'll as sr, ., Personal attention by the ENPEkt- ENCED PRINCIPAL.
 Rooms 2S & go Lilley's Block, Wat erbury, Conn.
 Miss H. L. MatlCOn, Principal.
 Bsy~ Formerly PRINCIPAL OF GAFFEY'S Shorthand School.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
Albany County,s Charter Election.

ALBANY, N. Y., April 15-The charter election in Albany County resulted in the return of IS Democratic and 13 Republi- can supervisors. No change from last
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15
THE EVENING DEMOCRAT

Is for sale every day at the following places:
 Martin Bergin, South Main street. w. F. Dillon, East Main street. E. W. Ensign, North Main street. G. N. Els, Bank street. Baumgartner Bros, Bank street. Partree's Drug Store, Bank street. WinehelIs News Room, Bank street. Mrs. Casey, Bank street.
 P. J. Bossidy, Bank street. John Ritchie, South Main street. James-E. Roe, Baldwin street. Peoples Drug Store, Baldwin street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-15

TIE new United States treasurer, E. N. Nebecker, of Indiana, is a gentleman sup posed to be influential with the Germans in that state and able to offset any ad- verse influences which Mir Huston may be disposed to attempt to use against Mir Harrison's renomination.
 THE action of the Nebraska legislature in providing for the choice of presiden- tial electors by district assures number of democratic electoral votes from the state next year. The same is to be done in Michigan. Democracy is bound to triumph in 1892.
 SNOWMAN BARNUM'S keen foresight is demonstrated anew. It has been dis covered that he procured a statue of himself in Europe two years ago, and it has been stored away until now. It is of heroic proportions, and is of bronze. It represents the snowman seated in a chair, and his features are accurately delineated. Who but Barnum would have done thi0 ?