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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
WORLD OF SPORTS.
Som hing About Billy Hamilton, tn
Best Batter in the League.

Something About Billy Hamilton, the
Best Batter in the League.
The official averages OF the National
league players for the past season shows
some interesting things. 1t is the first
time in the history of the National
league that a small sized man has led
in the batting. Heretofore such giants
as Brouthers, Arson, Conner, Dalrym-
.ple, Kelly, ORourke and Gore have
carried off the batting honors, and the
impression has grown that none but men
of large physique could hope to excel in
that department. Hamilton achieve
ment upsets all calculations in respect
to batting, and will open a new field of
operations for the light weights of the
diamond.
Hamilton's feat is all the more re-
markable from the fact that the pitching
of the past season has been perhaps the
most difficult ever encountered by
league batsmen. All the best pitching
talent of America was concentrated in
the league, and the batsman who made
record was compelled to keep his
lamps" in good trim.
Hamilton, who by the way, played
| with the Waterburys in 81, is in nc
| sense of the word ''slugger," but is &
clean, sharp hitter, always prepared tt
bunt, tap the ball, or swing hard, as
occasion required. Being particularly
| speedy runner. he manages to beat tx
first many intield hits that in the cases
of slow runners would result in sure
put outs. In base running Hamilton
has made the phenomenal record of II;
| bases, leaving Latham with 90, Ware
80, Herman "a, Long So, and othel
sprinters far in the rear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATE.
Large Increase of Scholars Shown by the
Enumeration.

Large Increase of Scholars Shown by the
Enumeration.
The school enumeration, which is
now in progress in this state, will show,
says a Hartford dispatch to the New
York Times, a total, In round numbers,
of 1853 $50 children between the ages of
four and sixteen years, the annual in
crease having averaged 1000 for several
years past. The income of the school
fund for the state fiscal year, ending
June 80, 1891, was 1927 ,111.04. This will
insure the customary allowance of rs
cents per capita on the enumeration
| that is now being taken throughout the
state. In 1890 the school fund dis
bursed $120, 930.75 in the interest of pub
lie education in Connecticut. At present
| the fund itself amounts to $2,018, 1853. A.
During the past twenty-five years the
disbursements from this trust have
amounted to 1904 ,23O. The amount
raised by district taxation during the
same period is 81 1858, 829. and by town
tax, $16, 1874, $50. The total expendi-
lures for the public schools during the
period in question aggregate S39, 1884,
199, of this amount $25, 290, 1855
being on account of teachers
wages. During the past year
pended in salaries for teachers, the
total number continuously employed
being 2,766. Nearly one-ffth of the
teaching force in the state has been
trained in the Normal school at New
Britain. Of the 1894 school districts
in the state, each of which is a body
polite in itself with committees and
boards, only 142 taxed themselves last
year for the maintenance of schools.
These districts were situated in sew
enty-six towns, and the tax raised ex-
ceeded $3.50, 900. The sum expended for
public schools during the year embraced
in the report of 1891 was 50, 1913 ,839, be-
ing an increase of $139, 595 for the
twelve months. This increase is due in
part to the fact that under the new
school law every district must maintain
thirty instead of twenty-four weeks Of
schooling. Over 100000 was expended
in 1890 for the new school building. That
sum will be largely exceeded this year
On the basis of average attendance, the
amount expended for each child in the
schools last year was $22 26. Based OF
enumeration, the sum was SLIGO fol
each child. The estimate value of schoo
property in the state is Sc ,403, 200. Tit
district Indebtedness is 81 ,610,3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
MURRY WANTS A WIFE.
A Waterbury Man With a Few Thousand
Dollars Desires Matt imony.

A Waterbury Man With a Few Thousand
Dollars Desires Matt imony.
The following advertisement has been
running for several days in the want
column of the New Britain Herald;
NKTANTED-By a young man with a
w few thousand dollars, the acquaint-
ance of a young lady with the same OBJ
ject, matt imony; no fooling. Address
D. D. hurry Box $50, Waterbury Conn.
such name as the above, and we are in
clined to believe that Mr. hurry, who
ever he is, is trying to have some fun at
the expense of New Britain ladies. The
nonchalant way in which he refers to
his few thousand dollars is amusing.
1t would be safe to bet that the fellow
hasn't wealth enough to buy hair cut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Andrew Mahan Killed by the Cars at
New London.


New London.
Andrew Mahan, Father of Bryan F.
Mahan, the well known politician, was
struck by a Boston & Providence train
at New London, yesterday afternoon,
and received injuries from the effects of
which he died in a short time. He was
80 years of age.
William G. Mayo, employed at the
State street stables of the Hartford
Horse Railway company, fell from a car
and was killed Tuesday night. He
started for his home in East Hartford
on the car leaving the City hall at 7:30
o'clock. When the car had crossed the
bridge he fell from the front platform,
where he was standing, and the scraper
of the car struck his breast and broke
his breast bone. He was put on the car
and taken to Lowry's meadow drug
store. Drs Mcknight and Leverett
were summoned. He was taken on a
stretcher to his home, where he died
about mi might.
Mrs Mason Nash, aged 80, of Darien,
was fatally burned yesterday afternoon
by the upseLting of lamp at her home.
She died this morning. Her nine
months old child was also badly burned.
William Walker, colored man
nearly 80 years of age, was struck by a
train on the New Haven & Northamp-
ton road at New Haven, shortly after
o'clockstFis Afternoon. He was instantly
killed. hisbo9y being ground to pieces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
NEARING COMPLETION.
st JOseph's Cathedral in Hartford is A
most Finished.

st JOseph's Cathedral in Hartford is AL
most Finished.
The interior of St Joseph's cathedral
at Hartford is nearly completed, and a
week or two more will see the finishing
touches put upon the new edifice. The
magnificent main altar and the other
marble affairs were completed several
weeks ago, and since that time the build
ing has been closed to visitors so that
the workmen might not be interferred
with.
The only thing that now remains I'm.
finished is the bishops cathedra OF
throne. This Is being built to the left OF
the main altar, with the sanctuary. II
is the gift of Town Clerk John E.
Higgins, and will cost $500. The throne
will be on a style of magnificence in
keeping with the other interior decor.
ations of the cathedral.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
THE WATERBURY, EXPRESS.

to New York VIII be 1885 a. m.
Superintendent b a ch said this morn
ing that the leaving time of the new
morning train over the Naugatuck divis-
ion, will be 1885. The train will make
one stop only alter leaving Waterbury
and that will he at Derby, leaving
that town at 9:07. The train will reach
the junction at $50, making connections
with the New York express arriving in
New York at 1915. The new train will
be the seventh on the division that
makes connections for New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Solid Trains to Omaha.

Vestibuled, electric lighted and steam
heated, with the finest dining, sleeping
and reclining chair car service in the
world, via the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st Paul railway. Double daily train
service, with no transfer at Council
Bluffs as heretofore. Apply to nearest
coupon ticket agent for tickets and fur
thur information, or address CHAs A.
BROWN, New England Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Milwaukee G st Paul railroad,
216 Washington street, Boston, Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
FORTY REPORTED KILLED.
Terrible Boiler Explosion in a Ne
HamnShire Factory.

Terrible Boiler Explosion in New
Hampshire Factory.
MANCHESTER, N. H., October ia
horrible accident occurred at the Amos
keag factory this morning, by which
many lives were lost.
At $50 o'clock the 5000 horse
power boiler exploded. A portion
of the building collapsed and it is said
that from thirty to forty lives were lost.
Seven bodies have been taken from the
ruins and more than twenty others are
believed to be buried under the walls.
Hundreds of willing hands are tearin G
is being done for the injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
Mrs Daily Held without Bail.

WILLIMANTIC, Oct 15.-The examina-
ton of Mrs Mary Daily, for the murder
Of James Corcoran, was conducted be-
fore Justice Clark this morning. The
accused was bound over to the superior
court without bonds.
Four Hundred Mil. as the Crow File
Is the distance covered in single night
by the limited express trains of the Chi
ago, Milwaukee & st Paul railway be-
tween Chicago and the twin cities of the
northwest-St Paul and Minneapolis.
These trains are vestibuled, electric
lighted and steam heated, with the finest
dining and sleeping car service in the
world.
The electric reading light in each berth
is the successful novelty of the progress
i've age, and is highly appreciated by all
regular patrons of this line. We wish
others to know its merits, as the Chicago
Milwaukee & st Paul railway is the only
line in the west enjoying the exclusive
use of this patent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
AMUSEM ENTS.
"Held by the Enemy

"Held by the Enemy" Gillettes master
piece, will be presented at the opera
house this evening, An exchange says
of the play: 1t is this wonderful inter
lacing of the pathetic, the patriotic and
the humorous, that makes the produc-
ton literary gem worthy of the high
est honor. No one is STARRED" in the
cast now presenting the play, but every
member of the company have been
selected with an especial view to his or
her fitness for their respective roles
Consequently finished and very reliable
performance may be counted upon.
Bristors Educated Horses.
Prof Bristol and his horses entertained
large number of people at the opera
house Monday evening. There were
many ladies and children in the au-
dience. and they were especially de-
lighted with the performances of the
horses, ponies and mules.-Exchange
At the opera house Friday and Saturday
evenings, with Saturday matinee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
TIMELY TOPICS.

For three days there will be a special
sale of Photograph albums at Guilford's
nInety-eight cent store.
NJ. KAiser & Co. the pioneer clothiers,
have stocked up this fall with fine line
of suits and oyercoatf. They invite in
tending purchasers to call and see for
themselves.
Special bargains at Conlon's this week,
in ladies' and gents furnishings. See
their price list on the third page.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15

NEW HAVEN, Oct 15-Observer Coz
of the weather bureau predicts for the
twenty-four hours beginning at a. m
to-day:Showers, stationary temperature
Fair and cooler on Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
LOCAL LINES,

You must eat, therefore for the best
groceries, vegetables and fruit call al
LADD'S grocery house.
Easy Chairs given away with tea and
baking powder at PHELAN'S, Al East
Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
SHOWERS.

Official Weather Predictions For To-Day
and Tomorrow.
NEW YORK, Oct 15.-The following
table shows the condition of the
weather in the principal cities of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
BREN N AN
The Baker Says:

The cold weather is coming but his Cent
Bread will be the same as before. The
western country is good, but in all your
travels did you find any baker to sell
bread for cents but Brennan. Two years
ago this same bread was sold for cents
and now Brennan is selling it for cents
Brennan has secured the best New Eng
land bread baker in the city and if you
try his bread you will never bake. Cho-
eolate Drops II cents pound.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-15
See Curran's adv on Cd page.

DR. G. w. S. FROST, 1877 Bank street.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-28
THE SIGNAL FIRE.

BY VILLA LLOYD JACKSON.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-28
WHOLE NO. 21OO.

and net a small amount Of money-on
the result We who had put up the job
were laughing in our sleeves for three
DAYS before the rzoe took place
~On the day designated the mile
course, which had been laid out on
fairly good road, was lined VITA blue
coats from one end to the other. When
the horses took their places visions Of
the luxuries which have named loom
ed up in our imaginations and We ex-
changed sly wiaks as the horses came
down past the starter. As soon as the
starter yelled 60 ? the men in the two
long lines began to yell and swing their
hats in the air.
The space between the two lines was
not more than fifleen OF twenty feet wide
and this unusual sight and noise fright
ed the sorrel mare. Well, she Just took
the bin between her teeth and the way
she did skip down the road was eau
tion. The faster she ran the more the
men yelled ard the rider could no more
check her speed than he could stop q cy-
clone. AZ the end Of the mile the sorei
led her opponent by fully 500 yards, and
not satisfied with this she ran nearly
another mile before her rider could stop
her."-N.K. Tri5sme.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-28
A Straight Tip"

Talk about your sure things on horse
races" said the veteran, shave ever
told you about how I was tripped up on
the most beautiful straight tip you have
ever heard Of ?"
None Of the party Lad ever heard the
story, 20 the major told IL
while We were in camp With Nc
ClsllAn," he began, @we had some good
horses which were worked Just about
hard enough 10 keep them in fine cOndi-
ton. Several Of them were pretty good
steeple-chasers, 100, bat Colonel Blank
had sorrel mare which could outrun
anything in the Army Of the Potomac
Well, one day lot Of recruits came into
camp. They were wei supplied with
tobacco and other little luxuries for them
selves.
~The idea struck some one 10 get up 4
hippodrone hOrse race. The scheme
was of course to have Colonel Blanks
mare run against some Of the poorer ami
mails. And to have those who we're in
On the deal to bet against the sorrel mare.
The rider Of the mare, Of course, would
be party to the deal and be vsuld pre-
vent the sorrsl from winning the race
"Wel., the details were all arranged
and the plans were working nicely. The
newcomers had heard all about the fame
Of the sorrel mare and they took the bait
like q charm. All kinds Of articles were
wsgered-tobaceo. whisky, coats, boots,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-28
PerpIexing a Lawyer.


A case was on trial in a country court.
A horse had been stolen from a pasture,
and the evidence all pointed to a GER
tain doubtful character Of the neighbor-
hood as the culprit Though his guilt
seemed clear, be had found lawyer 70
undertake ais defense At the trial the
defendants attorney expended his en-
ergy in trying TO confuse and frighien the
opposing witnesses, especially seer-
tain farmer whose testimony vas pzrtlc-
ularly damaging. The lawyer kept up
6reof questions asking many foolish ones
and repeating himself again and again,
in the hope Of deeoying the witness into
a contradiction.
You say, the lawyer went on, that
you can swear to having seen this man
drive horse past yeur farm on the day
in question:"
@I can replied the witness, YEARLY,
for he had already answered the question
q dozen times.
What time was this
told you that IT was about the mid
die ofthe forenoon.
But don't want any abouts or any
middles' want you TO tell the jury
exactly the time
Why" said the farmer. don't al
ways carry a gold watch with ne when
I'm digging potatoes
g But you have clock in the house
haven't you ?'
Yes
We'll, what time was il by that"
@Why, by that clock twas Just 70 min
utes past To-"
= You were in the held all the morn
ing - went on the lawyer, smiling
suggestiyely.
~Iwas
@HOv far from the house is this
6sld7 -
-Aboat half a mile"
You swear; do you; that By the clock
in your house it was exactly - minutes
past lO?"
do
The lawyer paused and looked al the
jary triumphantly; at last be had en-
trapped the witness into contradictory
statement that would greatly weaken his
testimony. think that viii do he
said, with a wave Of his hand / am
quite through with you
The farmer leisurely picked up his hat
and started to leave the witness stand
then turning slowly about, he slowly add
Cd
Il ought. perhaps, 10 say that too
much reliance should not be placed upon
that clock, as il got out Of gear about six
months ago, and it's been - minutes
past ten ever since. .7-PhilG. Tiae&
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-28

The funds and securities Of this bank
are securely protected in celebrated Cor
liss Burglar-proof Safe. The only Safe
made absolutely Burglar-proof.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-28
THE GIRLS OF NINETKoNE.

They tell ne twas the fashion,
on, long snd long ago.
For girls to look ike llliss whits
And sif at h.ne and sew.
Forth strobe their sfundy brothers,
On many 4 gallant quest;
Bet the maids behind the lattice
Their weary souls possessed.
To-day the times have altered,
And pretty Kate and Nen
Are playing merry tennis
IN sooth they do IL well
They ride across the country.
They climb the mountain SIDE,
And with oars that feather lightly,
Along the rivers glide.
Ifthey've not yet been 10 college,
They are going by-snd-by.
To shake the tree OF know ledge.
Though It's branches touch the SKY,
For al their Greek and Latin,
And poring over books.
With fsces smooth Gs satin.
They'll keep their dainty looks.
Do you want . happy eomrade,
In study or In fun
Be sure you'll ind her quickly
Md the girls Of nineTy-One-
She'll keep hat bright head steady,
Unh&rned in any whirl,
And not lad VIII love her less
Because she Is a girl
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-28
TERMS

r-orer1y is knrked do'
s. .rery Of deed, and !
OLIVER Of desc. . t'e
a. premises, and %
non dEfe O judgment
ocid
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-28
A Great Battle.

Is constantly going on in the human
system when you suffer from consump-
ton, coughs and colds they strive to
ruin health and drag victims to the grave.
Take timely warning and use Pan-Tina
cough and consumption cure. Price .
and 50 cents.
DR.. Lees Liver Regulator is q sure
cure for dyspepsia, biliOusness, heartburn
and indigestion, and all kidney CON-
plaints-
Trial bottles free at G. ". Benford's
Drug Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-28

A Lawyer generally feels himself COM
pttent 10 break an y viii except his wife's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-28
The Somerset Herald.
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Terms of publication
p,su.ssd every Wednesday morning a = %
.,uun. Il paid in sdvE1os czher-1ss q SC
II surErisbly be charged
x.sbscrivzOa vin be discontinued unEn al
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TEE SoKKEzE HRALD,
soxExT. PA.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-01

This sptiy describes the sufferer from Ner-
voas Debility. lie Is weak. tired. nervous. ana
spiritiess. with duh aud dizzy head. vision I'm
paired. loss Of memory. and wakes tired morn
ings. with bad taste In mouth ana little appc-
tite. He is gloomy. dcspondent. tho nervesso
weakened that the least excitement or shock
will flush the face or cause trembling. often
attended ~ palpitation.
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the duh eyes regain their brillianey. the weak
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Druggists sell it. sl.00. Do not fail to use It.
sufferer.
II was afYlIcted for ave years with nervous
debility. aad last winter was down sick with
IL. had good doctor. but only got temper.
ary relief I then took six bottles OF DR.
Greene's Nervura and 1t cured me.
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explaining your disease. giving advice. etc.
will be returned FEEE.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-01
CATARRH CURED

CATARRH.-This dreadful disease,
only q slight congestion of the mucous
membrane of the nose Ut first, increases
with each cold until it spreads through
out the whole mucous system. affecting
the throat, ears, bronchial tubes, stom-
ach, ETC., causing deafness, lung dis
eases, dyspepsia and many other DIS.
tressing and dangerous complaints. A
full account of your present condition
and the treatment you require, will he
given you free Of charge by Dr. S. Clay
Todd, Ia North Divlsion-st., Rooms i, 3
and 4, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-01

Tvs an easy thing 70 make . new fall
suit from old clothes-if you only
know how.
The know how" is,--use Diamond
Dyes.
There are forty kinds. making any
color or shade desired. The fast blacks
Tor silks, wool, and cotton) are espee-
ialiy useful ~ this aeason. They are
very simple 10 use, and their coIorr
never fade or crock.
Beginning this morning . firm COM
posed Of two we'll known cltimns, q. p.
RAthbun and Joshua Speed, viii con-
duct . general fire ms1ranee business,
having ku ofsice over No. so Monroe -st.
Thsse gentlemen viii handle only first
class companies and such ss viii COM
mend themselves 10 the people. an,1
they solicit the busnsss Of those who
desire their buiadinGs protected.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-01

II put my foot right down - IA
whole business"
"You v-toed IL shr'--PuclG