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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
PosroFFICEs OF THE STATE.

some Interesting Figures From the
 Postmaster Generals Report.
 The total number of postoffices in Connecticut is 495. The sixty presiden- tial postotfices contribute the bulk of the postal receipts, the actual amount being $S51 ,2S914. The aggregate sala- res of the postmasters in these cities amount to $109,000. There are in opera tion in Connecticut S25 miles of star routes, the service thereon costing $31,- 424. l6. The railroad service is 1,112 miles in length, the annual cost of which is $276, ,SS1. 60, to which must be added $31 ,604.10 paid for postal car facilities, making a total of $30S, ,4S5. 70. There is no steamboat mail service in the state. The increase in the length of star service during the year has been four miles, but the expenditures for such mail routes has been decreased $2,767.16. The railroad routes have de- creased four and half miles and the cost of the system has been increased S46, ,541.67. During the year 131.719 domestic money orders were issued by the postoffices in the state, involving $1 ,324 ,333 ,6S, and from which the gov ernment received $11, ,404.9O. The pos tai notes issued numbered 9S, ,S63 having a total value of $179, ,2S5. 52, the fees being S2,970.69.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Schooner Howard Williams Nearl
 Two Weeks Overdue.

Schooner Howard Williams Nearly
 Two Weeks Overdue.
 It is believed that the sch ooner How ard Williams bound for Bridgeport, has been lost, as nothing has been heard from her. She left Norfolk, Va, Jan 19, with a cargo of coal for Wheeler & Howes and should have reached there about February 1. Nothing definite has been heard from her, although a schooner has been lost off the the lower coast of New Jersey, which might pos sibly have been the Williams. None of the crew of that ill-fated boat ever reached land and in consequence the name will never be known. The schooner after leaving Norfolk encoun, tered very rough weather and probably went to pieces in one of the storms that wrought such havoc along the coast the latter part of last month.
 Daniel Barker, foreman at A. E. Aus tins livery stable, in Meriden, committed suicide to-day by hanging himself to rafter in the upper floor of the barn. He was suffering from despondency caused by poor health. Barker was 42 years of age and leaves wife and two children.
 Judge Walsh discontinued the trial of William Broadhurst of Darien, yester- day because one of the jurors, Mir Tuttle of Norwalk, had visited Darien to look over the property on which was the fence Broadhurst was accused of tearing down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
GEN. SHERMAN VERY IL

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The news tna tke last surviving general of the war ot the rebellion, William Tecumseh Sher. man. is in very precarious condition will send thrill through the entire Union.
 Several days ago the General con tracted severe cold, and during the past three days has been confined to his bed.
 At the first signs of serious illness Dr. c. T. Alexander, one of the army physi clans stationed in this city, and Dr. E. G. Janeway, of No. 36 West 40th street, were called in.
 They found the patient a pretty sick man, and that erysipelas had fully de veloped. One of the doctors has been in constant attendance on him since. They take Q hopeful view of their patients case, and say that they will pull him through providing something unexpected does not occur.
 When the symptoms of erysipelas were discovered, the Generals brother, Senator John Sherman, who was in Washington, was telegraphed for, and last evening he arrived in this city and went at once to his brothers house al 75 West 71st street.
 During the day there were many callers at the house to inquire after the Generals condition, but were not al lowed to see him by order of the physi clans.
 The Rev. Father John Sherman. the Generals son, has been telegraphed for, and is expected to arrive in the city to-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
A VETERAN OF THE LATE w.
THE STATES INSANE.
Prospects of Recovery of Patients
 Discussed.

Prospects of Recovery of Patients
 Discussed.
 A large part of the annual report of the Connecticut hospital for the insane, is given to the question of probable re- covery of patients. Dr Olmstead re- ports that in the first year of this bien- nium 3S5 insane persons were admitted. But only 1855 of them were attacked within a year of their admission, 200 having been insane from one to thirty or more years previously. Of these 1S5 recent cases, fifty had been insane once, twice or more often before, and of the 200 chronic cases, fifteen had history of more than one attack. Not these, but the recent cases of first attacks, i. e., about 35 per cent of the admission should be compared with the population in any inquiry as to the relative in- crease of insanity. It is also from this B per cent of admissions that most of the recoveries are derived. Accordingly it Is not surprising to find, on examining the patients in the hospital, compara- lively few hopeful cases. This might be inferred, indeed, from tables -2J and 26, which show the advanced age of many patients present at the end of the fiscal year, and the prolonged insanity of many, only SS of the 1,311 being re- cent cast S, and, on the other hand, S4J of them having been insane longer than five years. But to insure accuracy on this point, each assistant physician, taking a list of the patients under hls daily observation, analysed their history with especial reference to prognosis, and the need of continued hospital treat ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
COURT NOTES.
Finished in Number

Arguments Finished in a Number of
 Civil Cases.
 The case of l.. D. Moss vs w. s. Todd was concluded before Judge Cowell this morning. Gillette for plaintiff, Lowe for defendant. Decision was reserved.
 The continued case of Lilley, Swift & Co vs Seldon Minor was finished in the district court, before Judge Bradstreet, this morning. Decision reserved.
 All the evidence in the Esther I. Brown case has been introduced and ar guments will be commenced to morrow. There was no police court this morn ing, plain drunk and case for seduc- tion being settled before court opened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
She Hit the Mark.

Sometimes single homely phrase has in it so much truth that it sums up the entire situation. Mrs. ITS cook is. in outward appearance, rather a stupid girl, but she is by no means without a homely wit and a goodly share of com mon sense.
 Net long since Mrs. T. had occasion to talk with the girl in relation to the grocer, man of remarAably-plausib manners, but concerning the honesty of whose dealings grave doubts had arisen.
 ''lle is certainly not honest in his weight, ," Mrs. T. said, but he is very polite. There is at least that to be said in his favor.''
 "Oh, yes'm," the girl answered. readi- ly, q always thought he was too sweet to be wholesome. Youths Compan- ion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
Bennett IS AIouIton.

''The Beggar Student,"a a most charm ing opera, was sung by the Bennett & Moulton company last evening at the opera house before large audience, The performance was an excellent one, considerably enlivened by Mir Wolff. Miss Vincent was in better voice and had more confidence than on the pre- vious evening, and her acting was good. Joe Armand sang with good expression and received several recalls. Miss Mamie Scott was taken seriously ill with cramps yesterday and was unable to appear. The part of Bronislava was we'll taken by another member of the company. This evening the "Three Black Cloaks'' will be presented.
 Casino Theatre.
 Another pleased audience filled the casino last evening to see Justin Adams and his well-balanced company. To- night ''The Rag Picker's Child' will be the attraction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES.
Business Booming in the Wide Awake
 Town of Manchester.

Business Booming in the Wide Awake
 Town of Manchester.
 MANCHESTER, Feb 1.-The Perkins electric light company of this town are now producing 4,OO0 lamps day and will soon have facilities for making D. 900 a day. The company has been or ganized less than year. The company is now employing 160 hands and the pay roll amounts to $2,0O0 a week. A large amount of platinum is used, which is nearly as valuable as gold, and about $l5,000 worth of platinum wire is kept on hand.
 The new J. T. Robertson soap com. pany have placed their machinery in the Child's mill ,and will begin the manutac- ture of soap this week. J. T. Robertson. recently of Glastonbury, is the manager of the company.
 The Cheney Brothers have placed an immense new Porter-Allen compound engine in their works. The engine is of 400 horse power.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
Damage From Defective sewers.

THoMPsoNvILLE, Feb 11.-Some time ago sewers were put in through all the and sewer commissioners were ap- pointed to assess property holders for benefits derived therefrom. During the last heavy rain the sewers overflowed, filling the cellars full of water. Several of those assessed refuse to pay and say unless their damages are paid they will sue the town. The cause is on account of the sewers not being laid at the right grade. It is thought that the authori- ties of the town will also bring suit against the contractors for improperly laying the sewers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
Pianos, Pianos, Pianos.

Say, John, are you judge of pianos9
 Well now, Peter? really that is laugh able; why do you ask'
 Well, you see, Susie, the. pet of our house, is seven years old, and wife and have been thinging that as she is not very strong it would be the proper thing to give her musical education. You know, John, when you and I were children attention was not so much in that direction and it was not considered so much of qualifica- tion as at present, so I don't wonder in the least at the look of surprise that crosses your face. But really, John, your wife asked me to bring up the subject to you as your Bessie is getting to be the right age for piano, as we'll; and she was of the opinion that if We should decide to both buy at once that Shoninger would give us discount. I understand they are very reasonable with honest people who desire piano, and being honest themselves that firm would be the best to patronize. What do you think?
 Why, Peter, have been thinking for some time on tue sa ne subject, and I stepped into the store this morning and requested MT Pelham to give me list of names comprising recent purchasers. He very kindly and must say little proudly ncceded to my request by bringing forth list ot name s, that fairly astonished ne. Examlne it. John, perusing.) Whew, but that Is surely sumner. If those people Who are judges have decided for the Shonlnger piano we ought to commence the year right by doing likewise.
 To Shonlngers we will go looking for the best the market affords, at the lowest possible prcies.
 B. sHONINGER & co,
 Geo l.. Pelham, Manager
 We submit the list of purchasers given to feter,. made during the last three months, honor bright, and ask our com Petitors to beat it if they can.
 $. H. Bowen, Louis A Tottan Jay $. Whiteman, Mrs E. Williams r. D. WMble. Brumea1 Etienne, Antonette Feron, w. H. Smith, sherman Bacon, Dr Geo A. Faber. MrS U. E. .fltzslmons, Mrs Peter Lawlor, Nellie Castle, Donald McKelIar Roesina Reichenbach, Perry H. Lewis. reter ;. Lawior, Malcolm Mcclellan, Mary F. Opson, Bertha Beers, ! Ferdinand MaItell, Mary Mel Iauoh1in Oliver s. Doolittle, Miss Ellen 0'Keefa John Middleton, SoDbia Hornfsbor Mrs F. s. Morehouse, ,Thos J. CamnbelI Mary Doolan, Robert Mackie, nonert I IT. Allen, Susie E. Murphy, n hutn A. belnt, Richard Pearce, Napolian Dessault, E. W. Smith.
 Mattie H. Wakeley, James Biggins. | Edward hllroe Mary Kearnan, ! Geo N Walters, E. Dewitt Derby David David, Catherine Kennedy Elizabeth A. Murphy, Mary Parks, II; b. Northrop, Wm Falk, | Ance sweeney, Henry Scofield, Wm Tysoe, Mrs Jas F, Gannt F. R. Ford, s. T. Porter c. NJ. Wayne, Wm Howis
 John Mulcahey, John Buckley,
 Mary Greer, Mrs Mary O'Brien John McEvoy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
Reid & Hughes 04-1OO Bank St., Waterbury.
LENT BEGINS.
Services Held in the Catholic and
 Episcopal Churches.

Services Held in the Catholic and
 Episcopal Churches.
 To-day is Ash Wednesday, the first day of lent, so called from the Roman Catholic custom of strewing ashes on the head, as a sign of penitence. Services were held in all the Catholic churches this morning. The palms blessed on Palm sprinkled with holy water, while the priest rccited the words "Memento quod cinis es, ct in cinerem reverteris, . meaning, Remember thou art but dust, and to dust must return. The ashes were then placed in the form of a cross on the foreheads of priests and people. This evening the ashes will be distri- buted to those who were unable to at tend the morning services.
 Appropriate lenten services were also held this morning in St Johns and Trinity churches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
Homes For workIngmen.

Yesterday the Hartford board of trade discussed ''Homes for Workingmen." " Secretary Woodward spoke of the two plans proposed for supplying means whereby workingmen can secure proper homes, by paying rent, or purchasing them on easy terms. One is the build- ing association already in existence in Hartford, and the other was the organ ization of company to build houses and provide easy means of purchase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11

-Brown-''That was curious hlun der you made in your note to Miss Smith. You dated it 1880 instcaI of lS9O." Fogg-''That wasn't a blu ldcr at all, old fellow. It was d fine touch of gallantry on my part She tolc me the other day she was only thirty i've, and when l wrote to her I thoug t 1 couldn't do less than make the yea cor respond with her statcmcnt.".-R ton Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
soClETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

U~ Secretaries are requested to send in thG dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubi and to notify us of any changes of regular mee' ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Second Advents.
 Waterbury Turnverein. Canton Waterbury, No. IA, P. M. Mattatuck council, No 718, R. A. Eureka chapter, No 22, R. A. M. # Amphion Club rehearsal.
 Excelsior council, No. 9, o. U. A. M. Waterbury TemPsrancs Alliance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
The Connecticut River Open.

ESSEX, Feb 11.-Navigation on the Connecticut river has been resumed to a large extent and boats are once more lapse of about six weeks. The reef light station at this point has been lit up by the keeper Barney Hayden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
uousatonic River Unnavirab,e

NEW HAVEN, Feb 11.-As result of the recent bursting of the Ousatonic dam at Derby the whole bed of the river in that section has been changed. Near Shelton an immense sand bar has been formed directly across the navi- gable portion of the river, and in places where coal barges could easily float at low tide there is now not more than six feet of water at high tide. Shelton Island, located near the center of the river, has been enlarged several hun dred feet by the accumulation of sand and rock washed up by the rush and action of the water. As it is now the river is practically unnavigable. The board of trade of Birmingham will at once communicate with Congressman Willcox of this district to the end that he plan to get an appropriation of $50. 900 through congress, if too late for this one, then the next one, for the purpose of clearing out the river.
 Brennan the Baker, 104 South Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
NoTTCE-

The undersigned, administrator of the estate of Wm. +. Dillon, deceased, will, under the authority of an order from the probate court for the district of Water bury, continue the business of the de- ceased, at No. 6S East Main street, city of Waterbury. Dated February II, 1891.
 MAURIcE F. CARMoDY, Administrator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
LOCAL. LINES.

If you want good Tea or Coffee, go to bsr tbs na you East m M,iS street block.
 You can buy flour of any kind at LADD's cheaper than any other place in Conn.
 Have your Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired. Lake, ,Strcbel 6 Go. Warranted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
E'. T. TURNER & co.

\O you want to buy your Ginghams Satines and U have them made up they will be all ready when you want them to The now IS larpe te nat terms and coorngs complete you will have m eoan+ to select from
 good bargain 1Oc Satines We looked all over +o find the best thing to sell for that price. Eveyodv said he, couldn't be sold for less than 2c" but put tea at 1Oc just the same and you will get the benefit while who buys will be our best adv eltiser
 Extra good things in the Hosiery lne Some at half prices to make stock all clean and close out broken sizes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
G-.>Ge rasI ant rrese.i,.

It is usually said, in nasty generaliza- tion, that the poetry of the present age is unique in the extreme refinement of its exterior mechanism. Those wh" say this are not aware that the great rocts whose verile simplicity and robust care lessness of detail they applaud hay al most without exception been scr1pu- lously attentive to form. No mo .crn writer has been so learned in ri, tl1m as Milton, so faultless in rhyme ar engagement as Spencer. But what is true is that care for form and con- siderable skill in the technical art of verse have been acquired by writes of a lower order, and that this sort of per lection is no longer the hallmark of a great mastCr.-Forum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11

Conduct is the great professions: be. havior is perpetually revealing; what a man does tells what he is.-F.T. lIun- tinGton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY ss Probate Court D Feb II, 1890.
 Estate of William F. Dillon, late of Water bury, in said district deceased.
 The court of probat9 for the district of Water bury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MAURI'E r. CARMODY, Administrator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
Reid, & Hughes

Our First Annual Clearing Sale is a thing of the past, but during the next few days we shall offer all odds and ends at clos ing prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11

Fresh Naocinating Material, WM. Cog HOLMES. M. D.. Browns blk.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-04-10
PENIS GROVE. N. j., FRIDAY. APRIL 10. 1891.

and then throw Jonah into the sea. A
calm ensues. The men fear Jehovah,
and offer a sacrifice unto him. Jonah
is swallowed by a great fish, which the
Lord had prepared, and ''was in the
belly of the fish three days and three
nights"
The Book OF Jonah is more exclu-
sively historical In form than any other
of the prophetical books. Its lessons
are mainly in actions. Yet no book OF
the Bible has been so often explained
as unhistorieal IN contents. Further
more, it is the n book of the Old
Testament which sets forth jehovah s
rule and forgiveness toward the
heather. Yet, because of the assumed
difficulty in regard to the "gres fish"
many have sought to deny that there
was really any such mission to a
heather city in Old Testament times.
But, whether the story be a literal his
tory or a parable, it conveys the same
lesson to us of the care of God for all
the sons of men, and even Tor the brute
beasts, to whom are given the last
words of the book.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-04-10

Revenge sometimes sleeps, but vanity
walays keeps n eye open.
We are always looking ahead, and
that Is the way to look; if the man at
the wheel looks back he will soon beach
his vessel.
The man who contradicts Is very dis
agreeable company-particularlv when
you happen to be In the wrong and heis
in the right.
People who eve have anything to
overcome never amount to very much.
You can do more good with a kind
word than you can with a silver dollar.
Those folks who expect to fall in an
enterprise most generally do.
A dandy never yet fell in love only
with himself.
Goodness is Just as much of a study
as mathematics is.
Those who have not suffered for love
do not know very much about the mean
ing of the word.
The father did not fall upon the prod
igal sons back, as the boy thought he
deserved, but upon his neck.
We swallow at one mouthful the lie
that ~iatters, and drink drop by drop the
ruth that is bitter.
Love is free, but it takes money to
keep house
The easiest thing to believe is a pleas
ing lie about ourselves.
Repentance should be the effect of
love, not fear.
Faith and curiosity are the gin cock
tails of success.
All that is due 10 us will be paid, al
though not always by those to whom we
have lent.
Take the humbug out of this world,
nd you won't have much left to do
usiness with.
No mar can Cypress the weak with
out killing something good in himself.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-04-10

The stormy wind. !. .ifteth mp the
waves thereof (Psa. 107: 25).
There arose a great tempest in the sea
Matt. s: 24).
No small tempest lay on us Acts 27:
20).
II. The Unavoidable Sacrifice:
They took up Jonah, and cast him
forth into the sea 90.
Abraham . took the knife to slay his
son Gen, %: 10Y.
Her father -. did with her according
to his vow (Judg IL: &c.,.
Depart from me, ye cursed, into the
eternal fire Matt. %: Al.
he gave his only begotten Son (John
8: 16).
Ill. The Wondrous Deiiveranoe:
The Lord prepared a great ish to
swallow up Jonah 40.
The ark went upon the face of the
waters tGen. 7: 18).
Nor had the smell of fire passed on
them dan. 8: 30.
My God =. hath shut the lions mouths
Dan. s: 22).
Jesus stretched forth his hand, and
took hold of him Matt. IA: BIZ.
/. Wherefore they cried unto the
Lord % Heather worshippers;
(2) Importunate appeals; (3) The
God.
Q. 80 they took up Jonah, and cast
him forth into the sea-" ID Jonah
the fugitive; go Jonah the convict;
81 Jonah the acrifice.
8. "The Lord pi pared a great fish
to swallow up Jonah" tD Gods
preparation; (2) Gods purpose.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-04-10
Foundlings In Russia.

According to official statements re-
lating to the Russia founding hos
pitfalls at st. Petersburg and Moscow,
about one million newborn children
have been given over to them during the
last hundred years, most Of them ille-
climate. Of this large number nearly
eight hundred thousand have died in
the first months or first years of their
existence. The well known authority
on statistics, Alexander Won Oettingen,
who, in his "Moral statistics" has treat
ed of the state of things in these Rus
sian hospitals, satirically calls it
''chronischer kindermord auf Stats
kostcn'-"chronic infanticide at the
cost of the State" 1t is now asserted that
tho Russian government intends to car
~ out a radical reorganization of both
hospitals. Probably, says our St. Peters
burg correspondent, a number of
smaller founding hospitals will be es-
tablished in the provinces to take the
place of the two large central hospitals
which nov receive about thirty thous-
and infants annually.