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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Brakeman Falls From Car an,
 IS ISiliRh-

A Brakeman Falls From A Car and
 Is Killed.
 Yesterday afternoon about o'clock Henry A. Merritt, aged about forty, a brakeman employed by the Consolidated road, was instantly killed near Plainfield. Several opinions as to how Merritt met his death were advanced by railroad men last evening. One was to the effect that Merritt, while looking over the side of a freight car, lost his balance and fell Another which seems more plausible, is that Merritt fell between two cars. los ing his balance because of the fierce wind blowing at the time. Merritt has been in the employ of the road for the past three years and was known to be steady, industrious man. His home is in Boston, where he leaves widowed mother.
 A Newburg young man, Jay Soules, aged IS years, who was an inveterate cigarette smoker, and who was subject to severe attacks of headache and bleed ing from the nose, was found dead in bed at his home in North Norwich re- gently.
 One of the passengers on the special train run to New Haven last night on account of the conductors fair was Michael Griffing of Meriden, a section man on the Consolidated road. At Cedar Hill, which the train reached at 7:45 o'clock, Griffing jumped or fell from the platform and was picked up unconscious. He was taken to the hos pitaI at New Haven, where the doctors pronounced his injuries serious. They think his skull is fractured. Grifhng was still unconscious at late hour last night, and could therefore give no &C., count of how the accident occurred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
Arrival of the Alaska.

NEW YORK, October 13.-The Guion line steamer Alaska, two days overdue, arrived at her docks at 10:30 this morn ing The steamer encountered terrific storms. The purser had two ribs broken and others of the crew and passengers sustained minor injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
TIMELY TOPICS.

H. Machol, 123 South Main street, is prepared to turn out sui.s, Overcoats or trousers, made up in the best possible manner, at prices that defy competition. Give him call.
 Miller & Peck have a large stock of winter underwear bought at d great sacrifice last spring, which they are seI- ling at unusually low prices.
 Brennan the baker i still sellngh is four cent loaf. Try it and you will Le convinced of its mtri'S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
AMUSEM ENTS.
Held by the Enemy"

Only words of highest praise have ever been spoken of William Gillette's famous war play. "Held by the Enemy" which will be seen here at the opera house, Thursday, October 15. The story of the play is one of the brighter threads running through the sombre wool of the civil war. There is a dash and spirit to it that holds the interest from beginning to end. The audience laughs, often immoderately, and then again the more susceptible to pathetic scenes are moved to tears.
 Bristors Educated Horses.
 Prof Bristol and his famous school of thirty trained horses, mules and ponies will give an exhibition at the opera house on Friday and Saturday evenings with Saturday matinee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
OUTLYING DISTRICTS.
Organization of the New Board of SchoO
 Visitors.

UTE Ts"HI"1VI"'1 UT UI.0 1No" H'O"H" 01 E0'1'"H
 Visitors.
 The town board of school visitors met in the police court room last night, in joint session with the selectmen. The board consists of H. F. Bassett, D. F. Webster, James E. Russell, Dr B. A. G. H. Cowell, T. I. Driggs and c. F. Downey. Officers were elected as fol lows: Chairman, T. I. Driggs; clerk, James E. Russell; acting visitors, G. H. Cowell, B. A. O'Hara. c. F. Downey was appointed text book committee. It was voted that the same books as are in use in the center district be used:in the town school, and a sum not less than S10 week was appropriated for each school. Porter L. Wood was appointed committee man in the Town Plot dis trict vice Albert Hubbard resigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
POLICE COURT.

A Reckless Driver Pays Ten Dollars
 For His Fun. '.. There were two plain drunks in the police court this morning. They were each fined $1 and costs.
 Peter Calios, a Swede, charged with violation of the statute passed in 1889, regarding driving, settled his case. Calios ran into two teams yesterday afternoon, and refused to render assis- tance or give his name. This was the first time such a case was brought into the police court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
The steamer Connecticut Disabled.

Ihe Steamer COhhectIcut DIsaDIeu'
 NEW YORK, Oct 13.-The steamer Connecticut of the Stonington line, which left her dock at the foot of Mur- aboard, broke her piston rod off City island and was forced to anchor for the night. At o'clock this morning the passengers were transferred to the steamer Massachusetts and taken back to New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
LOCAL LINES.

You must eat therefore for the best groceries, vegetables and fr,it call at LADD'S grocery house.
 Easy Chairs given away with tea and baking powder at PHELAN $, il East Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13

J. B. Mullings never tires of telling about his rightly made" clothing He has a complete assortment and is doing a rushing business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
N AN
 The Baker Says:

The cold weather is coming but his 4 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 4 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 F cents a pound.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
KELLY ON THE GREAT WEST.

One of Kelly'S reasons that labor wilt be in great 'ema d the next two years is. that the crops out w st ha' ins ben large and safe many of tha farmers will get m re for this years farms paid for they will of urse commence to buy to ,l> for their farm, and furniture etc. for tlrimble to the blow is wore out. This will na tur4lly make the manufacturers buster, more labor will be required and more money dis tribute among ths people. The farmers of thi
 year will realize about one billion dollars I
 heir crops of corn and wh5 at This money must be spent snmeN here and the laboring classes are going to be benefited bv it How Because Kelly is the mill agent and sells for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
DISTRICT COURT, JULY TERM.
John N. PickerinG's Claim For Services
 as IVatchman.

J ohn \. PIckeflhE'S Clalm TOT services
 as Tatchman.
 The first case brought before the jury in the district court to-day was the suit of John N. Pickering against Horace Wells. MT Wells was engaged in the jewelry business on Bank street for many years. Pickering slept in the store nights and claims that the defen- dant owes him for his services. The de- fendant put in general denial, claim ing that Pickering was not engaged as a watchman, that he slept in the store, but nothing was ever entered into in the way of agreement that Wells was to pay him. The case was tried before a jury in the district court over a year ago The jury at the time disagreed and were discharged. The case will be concluded tomorrow.
 A. E. Judson of Woodbury, Thomas E. Sanford of Thomaston and Aaron F. Fenn of Plymouth, who were sum- moned to serve as jurors, have been ex- cused for the term.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13

NEW HAVEN, Oct 13.-The weather: Rain stationary temperature. Warmer on Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
$53,815.67 REMAINS.

statement of City Expenditures From
 January 1 to October l.
 Of the amount appropriated to pay the city's bills during 1891, $259, ,775.36, there remains in the treasurer's hands S53, ,S15,67, The following statement of expenditures has been prepared by Auditor Cassin:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13

DR. c. w. 5. FROST. 137 Bank street, Sec Currah's adv on 2 page,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
RAIN, WARMER.

Official Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and TO-NIOrrow.
 NEW YORK, Oct 13.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13

Waterbury, Conn, Oct 12, 1891.
 The question of making an appropria- tion of $500 as recommended by the committee was thoroughly discussed and after much argument it was grant. ed. Several of the minor matters were acted upon, after which an adjou Tn ment was taken to the regular meeting
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GREAT ExpEcrAr1oN.-At the section OF The
Massachusetts, coast, where the ex President and
Mrs. Cleveland are living an idyllic existence at
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kind is indulgipg in a degree OF pleasuTsb.s OK,
citemept over q coming event in the Cleveland
family which, lift we're going to happen in IL On
Lily OF equal Importance on the osher sac Oh Inc l
hSo stresm. would have been chronicled long since
in the public prints at all events Hon. Grover
Cleveland bias happiness ahead of him which
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-10
THE GAZETTE.
MONDAY EYENINe, AUGUST 10.

A MEXICAN DUEL "A duel wAs fought es
Piedad. Mexico, Thursday morning between
Colopsls Francisco Nevoa end Manuel
Blenoo. The duel wss brought about ~ a
diauute. the TWO colonies uslRg language to
esoh other of the harshest nature. Nevoa
had for bis seconds Gen. Flores end Col.
Rodrigo Valdes, and Blanoo was supported
by Deputies Francisco Romero, celebrated
dn,Iist. and Antonio Tovsr, the author OF
the duellug code OF Mexico. The arms
chosen was sworde, and, and according to
the report, 1t was to have been duel to the
death. The assaults after the sigoa for the
attack was given were len. In these ten
assaults Blenco wse wounded 10 the rignt
arm, again in the throat, and was isio oue
by q thrust In the liver, he alone giving up
after being 30 weak that he could not stano
10. when the seconds ordered the duel TO
come to close Nevoa had seVe'ei
eorstchee, none, however, worth mentiooing'
Tn vlew OF the fact that President D!sz ior'
bade duoling 10 the army by special as
orse some months ago 1t is probable that the
cojonels will be placed under arrest eno
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p. M. Danvillc 1.40 q. M; arrive Lynchburg
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9:33 a. NJ. This train is composed entirely of
Pullman car on which an extrs fare is charged.
rot exceeding So over and above regular Pullm an
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Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 1855 p. m !;
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ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandrjs from depot at 800 8. m
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The 900 q. M train from Alexsndria connects
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Tho 900 @. IA. train and 4:45 p. m. train from
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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-03-05
Dueling in Franco.

When swords are selected kind of
master of the lists is named, says the
London Spectator, whose order to stop
must be instantly obeyed under penalty
OF dishonor, and he gives his order
the moment blood flows, though it be
from. the merest scratch; while, as
duelists, being mortal, may lose their
tempers, the seconds stand ready at
his word to strike up their principals
weapons. All kinds of dangerous
blows are prohibited as unfair, and too
much display of ferocity decidedly
and permanently lowers a duelist's re-
putation for the possession of good
heart and fine manner. It would be
considered monstrous to allow duelists
to get at one another with rifles, as
they do in Western America, in the
best way they could; and the old duel
across handkerchief is pronounced
deliberate murder, to which no second
who respects himself will ever volun-
tarily accede: Indeed, we believe a
principal might now refuse that chal-
lenge as an obsolete. barbarism. The
combat is reduced, intact, to a display
OF skill in fencing with weapons in
stead of foils, in which, it is true, one
party may get hurt by misadventure,
but in which it is not intended that he
should be more than, scratched. The
chance Of making a. widow, which M.
Jules Simons, So feelingly and so
properly laments, is, in truth, reduced
to the infinitely little. You do not
after a. duel encounter your adversary's
widow, but himself; and, if he is a man
Of the world you are not punished even
By d. scowl. Exchange.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-03-05
things over her near shoulder at the

things over her near shoulder at the
Tertium Quid.
lie was smiling, but while she look
ed the smile froze stiff, as it were, on
MS face, and changed to a nervous
grln-the sort OF grin men wear when
they are not quite easy in their sad
dies. The mare seemed to be sinking
oy the stern, and her nostrils cracked
while she was trying to realize what
was happening. The rain of the
previous night had rotted the drop
side OF the Himalayan-Thibet road,
ana 1t was giving way under ner.
''What are you doing?" said the Mans
Wife. The Tertium Quid gave no
answer. He grinned nervously, and
set his spurs into the mare, who rap
ped with her fore feeton the rond, and
the struggle began. The Mans Wife
screamed: "Oh, Frank, get off,
But the Tertium Quid was glued to
the saddle-his face blue and white
and he looked into the Mans Wife's
eyes. Then the Mans Wife clutched
at the mares head and caught her by
the nose instead of the bridle- The
brute threw up her head and went
down with a scream, the Tertium
Quid upon her, and the nervous grin
still set on his face.
The MANS Wife heard the tinlzle-
tinkle of little stones and loose earth
falling of the roadway and the sliding
roar of the man and horse going down.
Then verything was quiet and she.
called on Frank to leave his mare and
walk up. But Frank did not answer.
He was underneath the mare, 900 feet
below. spelling patch of Indian:corn
AS the jewellers came back: from
Viceregal LODGE. in the mists- of the
evening, they met temporarily in
sane woman on temporarily MAD
horse, swinging around the corners
with her eyes and mouth open and her
head like the head of Medusa. She
was stopped by a man, at the risk, OF
his life;, and taken out the saddle
i'LAP noap duu PuG Oh LIlo Dank 10 eX-
plain herself. This wasted twenty
minutes and then she was sent home
in lady's rickshaw, still with her
mouth open and her hands picking at
her riding gloves.
She was in bed for the following
three days, which were rainy, 80 she
missed attending the funeral of the
Terti um Quid, who was lowered into
eighteen inches of water instead; of
the twelve to which he had first ob.
jected.-Rudyard, Kipling.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-03-05
Condensed Proceedings of Both
Branches Of the Minnesota Leg
iSlature. ...~
What is Being Attempted in the Way
Of Legislation by Our Law
makers.
Saturday Feb. Fl.
SENATE.
Not in session.
HOUSE.
Not in session.
Monday, Feb. %.
SENATE.

The senate met at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, and the members appeared
somewhat refreshed after the vacation as
a motion to ad journ, made Immediately
after the approval OF the journal, was de-
1eated by a vote of % to 4.
S. F. No. 354-By Senator Craig-Reappor.
tlonlllg the state INTO congressional districts
S. F. No: 355-By Senator Donnelly-Amend
ing General Laws relating TO county commits
SOnerS and care OF poor.
The bill authorizing the city OF MonkatO to
donate to the general government a site for Il
public building was passed under suspension Of
the rules.
The senate adjourned until 10 O. clock this
morning.
Senator Craig, chairman of the senate
committee on reapportionment, yesterday
introduced bill reapportiomng the state
into seven congressional districts, in &C
cordance with the bill passed by congress
which gives Minnesota seven congressman
instead of five. The bill is nota commit
tee bill, but embraces Senator Craigs per-
sonal ideas of what the new apportionment
should be. The basis OF the bill is the pop
ulation, according to the census Of 1890.
HOUSE.
When the house assembled at 5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon Mr. Bell drew the at
tention Of Mr.. Bjorge speaker pro tem., to
the TACT that copies OF the journal were not
on the desks OF members, as the rules pro-
Vlued ana that the rules would have to be
suspended. A vote to suspend the rules re-
vealed the fact that there were sixty men,
bers in the house, 4S Of whom voted aye
and II no. There not being sufficient votes
to suspend the rules the motion was lost,
but the house by unanimous consent de-
cided to proceed with business, and the jour-
nal was read.
Mr. McAllster moved that the house
adjourn until 10 o'clock the following
morning, out Of respect to the memory OF
the late. lamented Gen. George Washing
ton: This. the house by q vote Of ~ to 8
declined to do, and the reports OF commit
tees were read.
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Z = + j (
Mr.. Gallagher's bill, which is to take the
place of bill previously introduc ed, re-
lates to the maximum rate Of fare to be
charged to passengers on street cars The
bill provides that between the hours of 5
and a. III. and and Z D. m passengers
shall be able to purchase fare checks at the
rate OF eight for rs cents, and to use such
checks between the hours specified, except
ing on Sundays and public and statutory
holidays. ....~
Mr.. Gallagher also introduced bill to
regulate the charges OF the Mississippi
Logging company for booming and rafting
logs. ..~@a - ."7--s "4
Another bill providing for the creation of
state text book commission was intro
duced by Mr.. Wells. =.
Mr.: Walsh's bill providing for an appro-
priation, not to exceed 81, 500, for the cary
ing OF a marble bust of the late Gen. Sibley,
to be placed in the state capitol, was passed
under suspension Of the rules.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-03-05
How Spiders KILL

Spiders kill their prey by the agency
Of a poisonous fluid, which is secreted
in gland and which flows at will to
the extremity of one of the fauces or
jaws Some writer's have denied the
existence of this poisonous substance;
but the effects which spiders, bite
have been known to have upon
human being prove undoubtedly that
it is present Persons who have been
bitten by a very large South American
spider known as Mygals fusca, have
felt the effects in the recurrence of
severe pains in the portion of the body
attacked for as long as twelve or
even twenty years after the infection
of the wound. The stories told OF the
disastrous effects of the bites of the
tarantula are, however, quite fabulous.
Every oody has heard of the belief held
by the inhabitants of The district
round Tarantum, that if one CHANGED
to be bitten by tarantula he became
subject to dire disease which could
only be cured by musical strains. The
disease no doubt existed, and was
probably a form OF hysteria, in the
cure Of which music may have proved
beneficial, but to saddle an innocent
spider with the odium of producing it
was distinctly unfair The destructive
powers of spiders do not stop short at
killing insects, for some tropical spe-
cies habitually catch and eat small
birds. The accounts first given OF
these formidable creatures were for a
long time looked upon as mere trav-
elers' tales, but more recent Observa-
tions have fully confirmed the state
ments made by those who originally
described them: The birds are not
caught in snares, for these, spiders
spin no webs. They conceal them
selves in crevices or under leaves aud
from such retreat pounce upon the
birds they have succeeded in approach
ing. A great deal of their hunting is
done during the dark hours, OF night,
when they are able to steal upon their
prey without being perceived. They
often rifle the nests of humming birds,
dragging out the young and dcvouring
them, while the distracted parent birds
Autter helplessly around.
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