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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
COMMUNICATIONS.

Editor of the DEMOCRAT
Sir The writer of these lines was
among the many interested listeners
who some three weeks ago filled the
rooms of the Young Mems Catholic
Literary association on the occasion of
Rev Father Mulcahy's lecture on 1.-The
Passion Play" at Ober Ammergau. 1t
was a matter of general regret at the
time that the rooms were not large
enough to admit a much larger audi
ence, for the lecture was admirable in
all respects. The subject was certainly
one of unusual interest, relating as it
does to the most memorable and impor-
tant event in all christian history. Then
too, the mastery and very interesting
manner in which the subject was
handled, both in q literary and scenic
sense, made it cause for regret that the
general public was not able to enjoy so
great a treat as this lecture proved to
be. The writer has been in hopes that
some of the societies attached to the
church of the Immaculate Conception
would see the propriety of inviting Rev
Father Mulcahy to deliver this lecture
in some large hall. preferably the City
hall, at some early date, the proceeds to
be devoted to such purpose as the
reverend gentleman might select.
Thinking, Mr. Editor, ''that a word to
the wise" is enough, am
Respectfully Yours,
A DELIGHTED LISTENER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The tug-of-war team of Co G, held a
meeting last night to consider the offer
of the Killing brothers to pull them a
match on Fast day. The team will not
wager $3.50 to 800, as the members con-
slider this too generous offer to give
to a team such as the King brothers
have. Co CIVIL, however, pull match
for 800 side. Further arrangements
to complete the match, if possible, will
be made to night. After drill last night
the team, substituting Henry Height
man for George Lachance, gave two
practice pulls of five minutes each,
against five picked men, winning both
pulls. Should a match be made with
the Killing brothers it is possible that a
professional coacher will be engaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25

Walter Thomas of the ssCharity Ball
Calls at the Democrat Ofice.

Walter Thomas of the s'Charity Bali"
Calls at the Democrat Office.
Walter Thomas, the young actor, who
so cleverly portrayed the part of Alex
Robinson in 1.-The Charity Ball" at the
opera houre last night, was caller at
the DEMOCRAT office this morning. Mr.
Thomas is personal friend and school
mate of the writer and his histrionic
career is cause of pleasure to his many
friends. He received a common school
education in New Britain aud always
evinced liking for the stage. His
Evolutionary abilities while yet boy
won for him influential friends, who sent
him to New York to complete his educa-
ton. Edwin Booth met and became
interested in the boy, and took him with
him for one season as understudy.
Lawrence Barrett worked him in the
cast the following season, and last season
he was with Rosina Vokes. Three years
ago Mr. Thomas was rendered benefit
by his benefactor, Mr. Booth lin his native
town, New Britain, Mr. Thomas playing
the part of Romeo. He has stru ygled
faithfully IN his career up the ladder
of success until to-day he ranks among
the foremost actors in his line.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Leonard Bettes Killed By Al Dose O
OIL of Birch.

Leonard Bettes Killed by Al Dose OF
OIL of Birch.
Leonard Bettes, New Boston young
man, died very suddenly Sunday morn.
| ing. He took by mistake a dose of oil of
birch, for some harmless nostrum, and
fatal result followed. A companion
who also took some of the oil was made
sick enough to vomit, which saved his
life. Young BetteS was an employe of
the Greenleaf company of Winsted.
Yesterday morning Charles w.
Easily, formerly printer on the Hart
ford Courant and vestryman of st
Thomas church, Hartford, left letter
in the counting room of the Brooklyn
Eagle and quickly disappeared. The
letter was a long one, confessing sins,
asking forgiveness of all and stating
that the writer intended to kill himself,
having committed the objectionable
sin of adultery, which broke up my
once happy home in Hartford"
Three fingers of the right hand of
Mabel Crittenden, four-yearsold daugh-
ter of Edward Crittenden of WATERFOWL,
were chopped off Monday with an axe,
by her little brother Samuel.
A boat of that peculiar type known as
a "Block Island double ender" was
found bottom side up on the beach. be-
~.
Both foresail and mainsail were set and
the sheet of the latter was iammed in a
cleat. Everything except one oar had
been washed out of the boat. and as she
had no name, there is no cue to her
identity. The general supposition is that
she upset in a squall and that her occu-
pants went to the bottom. The boat
had evidently been floating about for
several days.
Tomorrow the three year old child of
Charles LeCourt of Revere, Mass, will
be buried in Forestville. The grand
parents of the child reside there and are
well known people. There is consider
able mystery attached to the death of
the boy, which the Revere authorities
have failed to unravel. The father be
lieves that the boy was poisoned with
arsenic. A few days ago every member
of the family, with the exception of
Daisy, the is year old daughter. was
taken violently ill. Physicians were
summoned and all but Arthur recover.
ed. The father is still confined to his
bed, but is on the road to recovery. Mrs
LeCourt is also recovering, but is very
weak. Nothing can be learned from the
family, but it is thought there was an
attempt on the part of some member of
the family to poison all the others. An
autopsy has been held on the BODY of
the child but the exact cause of death
will not be known for several days as
the contents of the stomach will have to
be subjected to analytical treatment.
DIR Harris is of the opinion that death
was caused by cheese poisoning from
the aconite of quinine taken into the
stomach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
CRUSHED UNDER CAR WHEELS

Brakeman Lyman Fatally Injured
IN the New England Yards.
A serious accident occurred in the
New England road yards shortly after
o'clock this morning, by which John
Lyman, a brakeman, received fatal in
juries.
Lyman was employed on Conductor
Thayer's pier 40 freight, running be-
tween Hawleyville and Hartford, which
reaches this city at $3.50 o'clock. While
switching in the yards here this morn
ing, Lyman, who was standing on top
of box car, was thrown between the
cars, the wheels passing over both legs,
crushing them and also badly mangling
his left hand. DIR AXtelle was called
and the unfortunate man was removed
to the hospital.
The mans left leg was so badly
crushed that the surgeons amputated it
below the knee. The hand and the
other leg are also terribly crushed. DIR
North said this afternoon that Lyman
could not live.
Lyman is IS years old and belong
in Greenport, N. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
speaker Page Giving Out the PIums
This Afternoon.

HARTFORD, Feb 25.-Speaker Page
made the long expected appointment of
committees to day in accordance with a
vote of the house some time ago that
the regular committees be raised,
twenty-three of eight of members each
and one of sixteen.
Stiles Judson of Stratfurd is appointed
chairman of the judiciary committee !;
John Addison Porter of Pomfret, edi-
tor of the Hartford Post, heads the COM
mittee on education Mr. Eaton, COM
mittee on agriculture Mr. Walker,
committee on woman suffrage Gardner
Greene, committee on interpretations
Mr. Comstock, cities and boroughs !;
Judge Griswold, committee on railroads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
REIGN OF TERROR.
A Tough Gang Making Life Miserable
For Residents of the AbrIgador.

A Tough Gang Making Life Miserable
For Residents of the AbrIgador.
Residents af the Abrigador district
are complaining bitterly of the depreda-
tions of an organized gang of thieves
composed of boys and men between the
ages of fifteen and thirty years, who
have become the terror of the neighbor-
hood. Scarcely week passes without
some peaceable citizen being set upon
and brutally beaten by the gang, for
some fancied wrong, and the robbing of
clotheslines and henroosts is a common
occurrence.
Monday night Carrolfs saloon, No 10
Washington street, was entered by bur-
glars through a rear door. and q milk
can full of liquor was taken. Yester-
day afternoon two men and the can
were seen in the lots between Baldwin
and Quarry streets. Their condition
was such that it was difficult to tell
whether the men were carrying the can
or vice versa.
| The same night the barn of Edward
| Bunce of Stone street was entered and
| his horse taken out and driven almost
to death, after which it was returned.
Through fear, the owner of the animal
has not complained to the police,
although it is said he knows who com.
mitted the outrage.
| Yesterday evening at dusk a member
of the gang seized a can of oysters from
the delivery wagon of r. F. Sheehan &
Co, and disappeared in the darkness be-
fore being identified.
Last night the store of NJ. F. Con
molly, corner of Baldwin and Stone
streets, was entered through rear win.
dow. The burglars helped themselves
to few articles, and finding no money
left a note reading as follows: "Thank
full for what we got couldn't get into
the safe"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
RESULTS OF A FAST CAREER.
A Young Bridgeport Man Nearly
stabbed to Death.

A Young Bridgeport Man Nearly
stabbed to Death.
Some time since Charles Schlee open
ed a butcher market in Bridgeport.
Schlee was bright young man and his
outlook for success was most favorable.
He soon worked up an extensive trade
and all his customers were pleased with
his manner of doing business. Money
commenced to roll in rapidly, so fast in
fact that a wall street stock broker
would have been startled. So much
prosperity was more than Schlee could
stand, and he began an unenviable
career which quickly eliminated and
nearly cost himhis life. He sought the
company of women, it is said, and was
not long in selecting one who was
willing to spend his money. Schlee's
conduct was brought to the attention
of the public Monday morning.
At an early hour an attempt was made
to stab him to death. The name of his
assailant will probably never be known,
as he refuses to divulge much about the
matter. One story has 1t that he was
standing on the corner of Water and
Union streets with several companions
shortly after 2 o'clock. On the opposite
side of the street were trio quarreling.
Schlee was slightly intoxicated and in
vited them to come across the street.
They did so and an alteration ensued.
In the melee that followed, one of the
men pulled out murderous looking
knife and made a number of savage
lunges at Schlee. The latter wore n
heavy overcoat and this undoubtedly
saved his life. The assailant finally
made stab at Schlee's throat, cutting a
slight cash under the left cheek. His
coat was cut in strips.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
RuLKELnY RrsENrs THE sNuB.
Says Governor Hill is Welcome TO all
the Connections Criminals He Can
Accommodates IL; New York.

Says Governor Hill Is Welcome TO all
the Connecticut Criminals He Can
Accommodate liz New York.
The refusal of Governor David B.
Hill of New York to honor a requisition
from Morgan G. Bulkeley, for Charles
Pardon, who is wanted here for bur-
glary, is the sensation of the week
among politicians at Hartford and
throughout the state.
Mr. Bulkeley was found in the eXecu-
tive chamber in Hartford this morning
and when asked by a DEMOCRAT re-
preventative if he had heard of Gov
ernor Hills action. he replied:
II have not heard anything officially"
When asked what action he would
take in the matter, he said:
Probably 1 shall take no further
action although may give Governor
Hill a piece of my mind. shall very
likely state to him that if he wants to
make New York a dumping ground for
Connecticut criminals we have a num-
Der more that we can send down, to
which he is welcome. think the people
of this state can spare Governor Hill
many criminals most of whom, by the
way, come from his state. l am not
anxious to bring them back and shall
not order out the militia to invade New
York.
"GoVernOf Hill anu the we" 1oih
democracy have made several attempts
to run the politics of Connecticut and
suppose this is one of them. 1t does not
disturb me in the least"
Officer Dodds returned from New
York on the leo train this afternoon
He was provoked at not being able tC
get his man. Pardon was remanded un
til Saturday, and it is the general opin
ion that he will be discharged. Officer
Dodds called on Inspector Byrnes before
leaving New York this morning. He
would not say what took place at the
meeting.
Pardon, when interviewed by re
porter yesterday, denied that he com
mitted the crime, and says that he as
sumed the name of Munson for NJ
other purpose than to prevent his wifi,
from learning of his whereabouts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
Bulkeley,s Letter to Hill.

HARTFORD, Feb 25.-At as this
afternoon a letter of which the follow
ing is copy was mailed at Hartford:
State of Connecticut.
HARTFORD, Feb %, 1891.
Governor David B. Hill, New York:
Dear Notwithstanding from your
official action as just reported to
me, that criminals from sister
states and especially Connecticut
are safe from arrest and return for
prosecution when they have entered the
gate of the city of refuge embraced only
by your jurisdiction, desire to inform
you that in the Connecticut state
prison there are 200 convicts
that Connecticut = can safely, and
perhaps with propriety turn over
to you. have no doubt but everyone
would prove loyal subjects of the state
of New York, and ready to avail them
selves of the protection of its executive.
Express trains are frequent. Awaiting
your orders to forward such, l remain,
Yours Respectfully,
MORGAN G. BULKELEI. Governor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
yyanted For NIuraar

PUTNAM, Feb 25.-William Floyd was
arrested here yesterday by John Roberts
of Inspector Byrnes' staff, for completely
in murder committed in New York
last January. This is the third man ar
rested in Connecticut for completely in
this crime. Floyd consented to go to
New York without requisition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
Governor nm Explains.

ALBANY, Feb Ex-Governor Hill re-
fused to recognize Governor Bulkeley
without examining into the case. To a
Sun reporter the governor said he could
not grant or recognize the request as
being in any way official. Governor
Morris had been duly elected by the peo-
pie of Connecticut, and had even been
recognized as governor by the senate.
If the people of Connecticut wanted the
body of Pardon they must get it through
Governor Morris. Governor Hill went
on to say 1T was piece of etfrontery
for Buckley to appear before the legis-
lature, and had l been III control, in
stead of making speech which he had
no right to do, he would have been
occupied in getting out. He holds pos
session of the executive chamber o-day
by force and by virtue of the Chandler
and Tom Reed spirit of forcible usurpa-
ton. Connecticut is the worst minority
ridden state in the union, and it would
seem as though nothing short of a revo-
luton would give the democrats their
rights there"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
.sThe Charity BAN. >,

''The Charity Ball. was given its
initial performance here last night, in
the opera house, before a highly appre-
ciative audience. The play is in four
acts with strong situations, bright
comedy, tender pathos, and a growing
interest in the story from the start until
the third act, in which the authors,
Messrs Belasco and DeMille, show their
full strength. There is in the midnight
scene in the rectory an intense pathcs
which moved many to tears. It was plain
that the action, sentiment and situations
were wrought out by the same skillful
hands that gave us 1.-The Wife" which
has won prominence among the best
plays of modern literature. The COM
pany included many artists well known
here, and was the strongest of any seen
here this season. Boyd Putnam, Henry
Herman. L. III. Burns, A. w. Gregory,
Misses Ruth Carpenter, Francis Guant,
Ethel Greybrooke and Eliza Logan all
did much toward making the play the
unqualified success it was. Walter
Thomas, New Britain boy, and Miss
Bessie Tyree, assumed the juvenile roles
in a charming manner.
| Casper the Yodler."
Chas T. Ellis Casper, the Yodler''
Emmet's Fritz" did. A tremendous
audience greeted him last night and be-
slowed hearty expressions of approval
throughout his performance. Mr. Ellis
methods are original and show quality
and merit not possessed by others in the
same line of work. His personation of
three characters has a good deal to dc
with the development of the story and
affords him ample opportunity for the
display of his specialtles.- Washington
Press. AT the opera house Thursday
evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
A Question.

To the Honorable Board of Sewer Com
missioners:
r How can you make out to assess me
fifteen dollars on Hayden street, whereas
am exempted one hundred feet, and
the sewers run only eighty-five before
my property. Please, gentlemen, an
swer this question.
Remain, Yours Respectfully,
JAMES LUNNY,
1872 East Main street,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
Cowhided Nv n woman

SOUTH NoRwALK, Feb 25.-David r.
Swords was cowhided last night by
Miss Kittie Moore, who accused him Of
being the author of an article in a
Bridgeport Sunday paper, seriously re-
fiecting on her character.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
The Connecticut River Open.

MnDLETowN, Feb 25.-AIthough the
Connecticut river has been practically
free from ice for three or four days
traffic has not begun yet. An occasion
al schooner is seen at the docks along
the river and several scows have been
loaded with stone at the Portland
quarries. There is still considerable
floating ice in the river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
LOCAL LINES.

If you want good Tea or Coffee, 60 to
PHELAN's and you get the best. Remem-
Der the number, % East Main street, Platts
block.
You can buy -four of any kind at
LADD'S cheaper than any other place in
Conn.
repaired. Lake, Strobel & Go. Warranted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
Cheyalier Byrnes.

NEW York, Feb 25.-The Italian con-
sui has notified Inspector Byrnes that he
has been knighted by the king of Italy.
Hencetorth the inspector will bear the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
A STORY FULL OF SMILESl
A Humorous Serial; and Yet a Story with
Strong Plot, Full of Incident and
Interesting Characters

Mr. Fielding is one of the brightest and ceanes humor
'us writers in America His fun pure natural and the
s'me situations into which, in this charming tale his
tiers are often placed are certainly very amusing
1t is seldom that have the pleasure of offering to our
readers such literary treat this story to be-
We have, however. secured the right to run
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
TIMELY TOPICS.

A large stock of wash goods, new
designs, new and novel colorings, just
always the lowest.
Garments dyed in the best possible
manner and at lowest prices, by Hugh
n. Kelly, "a Grand street,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25

1t leaked out to-day that the bank
account of the New Haven Polo associa-
ton was attached Monday by two of
the stockholders The association has
been losing mc .since December.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
DR.. Ryder,
Albany Dental Association,
Bank Street, Waterbury, Conn,
Horse Epidemic in Bristol.

HOFS6 EpIU6IIIIC III bEISUOIs
In Bristol horses are suffering with an
epidemic and several died or have been
killed. o. F. Strunz, G. w. Mitchell,
Cyrus Warner and others have sick
horses at present. The horse first shows
a weakness in the back, starting proba.
bly, over the kidneys and resulting from
some arrangement of them, and gradu-
ally extends until the spine becomes so
much affected as to paralyze the animals
hind legs. When this state of the dis
ease is reached there is but one course
open, and that is to kill the horse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
Casper the Yodler.o


"Uncle Toms Cabin" revised edition,
continues to draw large and enthusiastic
audiences at the casino theatre. 1t will
be presented again tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
KELLY'S
PREDICTIONS COME TO PASS.

Six M nths ago he said that twenty
pounds of Granulated Sugar would be
sold for 81 90 on April I'd. He made his
purchases accordingly and announces that
on April I'd his prices will be:
Granulsted, 90 lbs for $1.OO
Extra G, "a LOO
Kelly's Flour quotations to-day:
Niagara Falls, 50 20
Pillsbury's Best, So 90
Washburn's, 50 90
Eggs 90 cents dozen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
1.-THE V1cT1M of HIS CLOTHES"

in these columns and the opening chapters will shortly
appear.
We bespeak for this story hearty reception at the
hands of all readers and the time would modest
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who spares labor expense give them the best home
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We appreciate the good word kindly spoken any event
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cellency of this journal.
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You Gan Not Hfford to Miss Treat Like rfis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25

WIN. COZ HOLMES, MD, Browns Blk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

~ Secretaries are requested to send in the
dates Of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs
and to notify US of any changes of regular moel
Ing nights.
Meetings This Evening.
Second Advents.
Mattatuck Drum Corps.
Amphion Club rehearsal. 49,
Excelsior council, No. 2, o. U. A. NJ.
Waterbury Temperance Alliance. -.
Court Fruitful Vine, A, o. F, of A.
Mattatuck council, No 718, r. A.
Eureka chapter, No %, R. A. N.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25

SATURDAY WE SHALL OFFER
our choice OF the lowrg special present with one
pound of Tea Snowflake Baking Powder large Fruit Bowl
Halt Gallon Pitcher half dozen Wine Glasses or Maioca
Pitcher Our Java and Mocha Coffee will Please you
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-25
Brennan the Baker, 1O4 South Main.

On. 9. w. 8. FRosT. 1877 Bank St.