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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Managers Retldy of Bridgeport and Lang of Hartford went to Danbury on Saturday in reference to the interests of the state league in that city. They found everything there working along all right and much enthusiasm mani tested. President Lang also received a telegram from the manager of the Met ropolitans that the club was all right and would surely locate in Danbury.
 These are solemn days for Tom Loftus. His Cincinnati leaguers are unable to defeat even the minor league teams. Tom needs pitchers and batters In fact, he needs about seven ball players to piece out his club.
 The chestnut stailiou Prince Regent owned by C. J. Hamilton of Buffalo. died at Village Farm, Saturday night. from bronchial pneumonia. He was the largest stake winner in la season < trotting events, and retired with a record of 2:l6!. Shortly after his gre; t race at Buffalo it was said that Governor Stamford offered Mir Hamilton $50. .000 for Prince Regent, which was refused.
 There is movement on foot to form base ball league to be known as the Connecticut Amateur State league. to be represented by the following clubs: Hartford, East Hartford, Wethersfield. Newington and New Britain. A meet ing will be held shortly to perfect an organization. Amateur clubs in sur rounding towns that desire to join this league must send in their applications on or before May 1, to "B. B." Hart ford, Conn.
 A number of local players are in training for positions on the Waterbury team.
 The Norwalk Driving association will divide $2, 300 at the four days meeting which is to be held in June.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
NOT. FIT TO EAT.
Some of the Beef Sold Throughout the
 State.

Some of the Beef Sold Throughout the
 State.
 The recent increase in the price of beef has brought about a result that will not tend to prove very healthful to the community. There are a large number of people who, finding themselves not able to pay the increased price for good beef, have taken to buying much cheaper beef, and there are large num- Der of dealers who are sready to accom- modate them. The prices on cheaper beef has been advanced as well as those on good beef, but as they are still much lower certain classes of people think it more economical to buy this kind.
 In New Haven some of the dealers are clamoring for the appointment of an in spector to make periodical visits to the markets and examine the different meats.
 One dealer claims that bad veal is also sold to an alarming extent. Unscrupu- lous farmers often bring in some veal that is too young or tainted and sell it at a low price to dealers, who put it on their customers. Oftentimes it is totally unfit to eat. The same farmers do the same thing with beef. If an animal dies or has to be killed they dress it and then bring it to the city and offer it for sale to some dealer, who, eager to buy meat at low rates, accepts the offer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
Mayor Snrgent,s Error.

NEW HAVEN, April l3.-Mayor Sar- gent has surprise in store for the peo- pie nearly every day. On Saturday Salvatore Nugenia, an Italian, and Marie Morgan, a Welsh girl, secured a marriage license and sought magis- trate to unite them in wedlock. Mayor Sargent. who happened to be present. performed the ceremony and wished them prosperity, whereupon the couple departed for UnIon street, where they set up hnusekt eping. The mayor doubt less thought that he had a right to marry, but neither the statutes of the state nor the city charter give him such power. and the penal code provides that 'whoever undertakes to join persons in marriage, knowing that he is not au- thorized to do so, shall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned more than one wear, or hOth."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
MORTALITY RECORD.
Deaths and Funerals of People wel
 Known Here.

Deaths and Funerals or FeOpAo well
 Known Here.
 John Calvin, aged 5S years, of 23 Pond street, died at his residence Satur- day. evening, after lingering illness with heart and liver troubles. MT Gal win was one of the oldest Irish residents in this city and was for many years en- gagged in the carpentry business. He leaves an estate valued at $45, 1000. The funeral will take place at S:30 tomorrow morning to the church of the Immacu- late Conception.
 The funeral of Mrs Bridget Cassidy took place to the church of the lmmacu late Conception this morning. The pail bearers were John Martin, Edward Powell, Michael Donnelly, Michael But. Ter, Patrick Gaghan and James Vickers'
 The funeral of Thomas O'Connor took place from his late residence to St Patrick's church, this morning. where a requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev John Ryan, Patrick Holohan, Mortimer Heffernan and Patrick Walsh. Word was received to-day of the death, yesterday, at Carson City, Neh, oi John Derwin of this city. Mir Derwir left here four years ago and engaged in farming in the west. \ few days ago he wrote that he had sold his farm ana was about to start for Waterbury Death was due to pneumonia. Mir Der win was a brother of Mrs Edward Brennan and Patrick Derwin. The re mains will be brought to this city fol burial.
 Mrs Bridget Fruin died this morning at her home on Meadow Lane.
 Thomas F. Lannen, formerly of thi' city, died in New York, Saturday, from pneumonia, after an illness of severa weeks. The remains were brought tC this city this morning and taken to hi mothers home on Adams street. Th' funeral will take place to the church O Immaculate Conception at 10:3O o'clocl | tomorrow morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
NEW ENGLAND ROAD BRAkEMEN.
One Killed at East Hartford, Another Injured nt Millimantic.

One Killed at East Hartford, Another
 Injured at Willimantic.
 While doing some switching in the East Hartford yards of the New Eng land road, yesterday, John Casey, a brakeman, stepped in front of an engine that was about to stop, but had not quite come to a standstlll. The engine struck him in the back and knocked him down so that his right leg fell across the track. Before the engine could be fully stopped, one of the drivers passed over Casey's leg, tearing the flesh off from the ankle to the knee He was picked up and carried in an en- zine to Hartford, where an ambulance met him and took him to the hospital There it was found that, besides the in juries sustained in his leg, his back was dislocated. All that was possible was done, but at 7:30 a. m. he died. He leaves a family in Albany.
 Matthew Geary, a brakeman on the New York & New England road, fell from one of the freight cars being switched at Willimantic. Friday night, the wheels passing over his left foot, badly crushing it. He was taken to d drug store where Dr John Weldon at tended him, and Saturday morning was taken to the Massachusetts general hos pital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
.o,Dowd,s Neighbors. ,,


 Mark Murphy's new play, .O'Dowd's Neighbors" will be seen at the opera house Thursday evening. Speaking of morning says: In the first place Mir comedy, with plenty of Irish caricature cellent actors to take the parts. The company is perhaps the best one, all around, both as to numbers and ability, ever seen in farce-comedy in this city.
 CIeveland's 9Iinstrels.
 It is pleasant to note that we are to have something new, fresh and sparkling in the way of a first-class minstrel show. Cleveland's magnificent minstrels are booked to appear here, at the opera house, on Tuesday evening. This organ, ization is one of the great managers pets. of which he has four. X more talented body of performers, more thoroughly equipped for the business, have never appeared to any audience.
 ..Shenandoah."
 Bronson Towards great war drama Shenandoah" will be presented at the opera house Friday evening by com, pany which is spoken of everywhere ir the highest terms.
 Harmonic Society Concert.
 Those who have bought season tickets for the Harmonic society festival are to. day exchanging them for reserved seats at Driggs X Smiths store. There has been a very large advance sale. The committee have decided to extend for g few days the time in which season tickets may be purchased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
II. T. TURNER & CO.,.

r Before pack away goods for the step in to store and buy large package of NAPTHALN and CAMPHOR. Far effective than Camphor Carbolic Acid Tarred Paper the of moths and other n ects Used with great extermnatng Buffalo moths carpets and urnure Large package 9c fourth price of any other insecticide and far efectua
 Outing Cloths and Flannel Shirts We have big line of them commencing at 25c Our n of Outing Cloth at soc is not euaed in the city 75c buys good of the shirts which sold for $OO
 "A fine line" is what everybody says who Wash Goods, Ginghams Satnes, Outing Cloths c One Striped Ginghans at l0c lot of Cutting Cloths in extremely hand patterns and quality for oc yard They cheap Crinkled Seersuckels 5c a yard
 Some good values in our linen and white goods department Table Lnens Napkins Towels &c Our Glove Stock eceiv ing lots of favorable We have good 49c 69c 75c and $l0O Fosters Gloves in the different makes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
NoRWALk IN DARKNESS.
Heavy Loss Sustained By the Electric
 Light Company.

Heavy Loss Sustained By the Electric
 Light Company.
 A disastrous fire broke out in the Norwalk Electric Light company's building in Norwalk about 9 o'clock yes terday morning and resulted in com pletely destroying the building and causing a loss estimated at $25, 900. At the hour named smoke much more dense than the usual smoke was seen pouring from the chimney. An alarm was sounded, but before the firemen reached the scene the building was a mass of flames. The origin is unknown The engineer left the building shortly after s o'clock and before leaving Inc drew the fires in the furnace. The city streets were in darkness last night. The insurance was $3 O00-$1, ,000 on the building, 1000 on the engines and $1 ,000 on the dynamos.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
Old NeMrnte Prison.

An incident of the past week has been the sale of the old Newgate prison in East Granby, mention of which opens a rich vein of historical lore. There were the old copper mines with the building over them used as state prison from 1790 to 1927. The cells were in galleries sixty feet below the ground, and strangely enough, the prisoners seemed to have thrived on draw visitors. The so-called "Granby Coppers," rich prizes for old coin hun ters, were coined in 173S from the mine So fine was the metal that the jewellers always sought it for alloy, and the first metal from our federal mint came from the same source. But like almost all other mines in the state, save only those of iron, this proved unprofitable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Chester Man Stabs Himself and Cut
 His Throat.

His Throat.
 John Mccormick, B years of age, em- ployed at Jennings Bit factory in Ches- ter, committed suicide Friday night by cutting his throat from ear to ear with q pocket knife. The slashing cut nearly severed his head from the body. The body showed that he had attempted to take his life by stabbing himself several times in the region of the heart. He is supposed to have been suffering from temporary insanity, which caused the act.
 James Chapel. farmer living in Sutfield, was badly gored by bull on Thursday, the animal putting horn into Mir Chapel's side and tearing the flesh upward quite badly. Mir Chapel was attended by Dr Mason, and it is thought his chances for recovery are favorable.
 Mrs Julia Collins, a quaint, penurous old lady of Winsted, and who lives alone, is quite ill A day or two since the authorities called to SC, if she needed anything. and suspecting the old lady had some money, had couple of women search an old dress which the old lady had worn. A pocket book with $30l was found and cared for It is thought she has money in the Norfolk savings bank. The selectmen will se- cure woman to properly care for her.
 Dandy" the $100 thoroughbred black cocker spaniel of c. s. Foster of Winsted, was struck by the 10:32 tram on the Central New England road, Sat urday morning, and had his hip crushed The dog was chloroformed to put him out of his misery.
 John McNamara, well known char acter in New Haven, was found dead this morning, in his experiments on Oak street in that city. Death was caused by heart disease. McNamara was 60 years of age.
 Mrs Mary Coughlan went to Middle town from New Haven yesterday to visit her son. She took a hack from the station but had scarcely been seated when she began to gasp for breath. The driver became frightened and drove to the residence of Father Sheridan, where the woman died. Her son, John Coughlan, whom she was going to visit, died Saturday, although Mrs Coughlan was not aware of the fact.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13

vicinity and many horse owners report that their horses are laid up with the complaint. At the North Haven brick yard all the horses are sick with the epizootic and cannot be used. Local veterinary surgeons report there are numerous cases of pink-eye among the horses but that the epizootic does not seem to have appeared In this city to any great extent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

E~ Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Valley City Lodge, K. of H. Fourth Division, A. O. H. Loyal Legion, O. U. A. NJ Evergreen Temple of Honor. Regular drill, Chatfeld Guards. Amphion orchestra rehearsal. American brass band rehearsal. Local assembly. No ? ,961, K. of L. Concordia singing society rehearsal. Washington conclave, K. S. F. Bergen's orchestra.
 l.. A. 22S6.
 Waterbury Field Club. Continental lodge, No 76, F. and A. M. Speedwell lodge, No 10, K. of P. Townsend lodge, No S9, I. O. O F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
YOUTHFUL BURGLARS.
Foundation For a sermon In the Effect q
 ThCnt ricnlS.

hcatricals.
 People who saw "The Stowaway" in this city presenting the safe blowing act of Kid" Mccoy and Spike" Hennes- Sey, will be interested in the following dispatch from Boston:
 Michael Forley. IA years old: Michael Walsh. l3: William Brogan and Dennis Heating, both Is: and John Vim, IS, were arrested this morning on charge of breaking and entering the wood turn ing establishment of Isaac Mclean on Everett street. Wednesday night all five boys attended performance at the Howard ath;eneum and witnessed the safe blowing scene by Kid" Mccoy and Spike" Hennessey and resolved among themselves to go and do likewise. They bored holes all over the old fashioned safe and tried in every way to open it, but could not do so. After ritiing the money drawer of $1 50 they gave up the safe Job and departed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
QUO WARRANTo.

MT Doolittle Says Proceedings win Be
 Taken TO-NIorrOw.
 The New Haven Register says Attor- ney Doolittle is authority for the state ment that quo warranto proceedings will be instituted next Tuesday against Governor Bulkeley, demanding that the gubernatorial chair be given over to Governor Morris. Mir Doolittle inti- mated that proceedings would not be taken against the other state officers next Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
WHEN IN FEAR OF DEATH.
John erifhn Alleged to Have Made a
 Confession.

John 9riffin Alleged to Have Made n
 Confession.
 It is said that John Griffin, one of the principals in the Collins murder case at Birmingham, has made confession of the whole business us it took place in Flaherty's bar-room. Griffin was taken ill shortly after the trial by what threat ened to result in fatal attack of spinal meningitis. Hearing last Thursday that friend of his had just died with the same disease. he believed his hour had come and, under family influence, he determined to make a clean breast of the whole affair. At present Griffin is reported as getting better.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
Jailed For Chicken Stealing.

NEW HAVEN, April 13-George Glenny, a young man of very respectable con. nections, was arraigned in tine city court this morning for chicken stealing. He was fined $25 and costs with thirty days in iail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
Connecticut NInn Has Three Wives.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. April 13.-Herbert NJ. Blanchard of Stafford Springs, Conn. was brought to this city yesterday under arrest for polygamy. He has a wife living here, who secured a divorce last week, and two others, one in Athol and another in Ware. Blanchard will be taken to Northampton for trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
Reid d Hughes
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 THE MOTHERS FRIEND" SHIRT WAIST.
THE

We have received a com. plete line of the above well known waists in all sizes from 4 to 14 yeHrS. It is the best waist in the market, and the buttons cannot be torn off, either in wearing or washing.
 The prices are: Outing Elan nel, 47c, 69c and 95c. Colored Cambric, unlaundered, ,47c. Col ored Cambric, laupdered, 79c and 95c. White, laundered, 95c. Black and Navy Blue Satine, warranted fast color, at $l.25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
$7oo,ooo BLAZE.
A Destructive Fire in Elizabeth, N. J..
 This Morning.

ELIZABETH, N. J., April 13.-At 10:3O this morning fire was discovered in the Arcade building, the largest block in the city. The flames started on the third floor and spread with great rapidiLy. The offices of the Eastern New Jersey Telegraph company and the First Ma tional bank were destroyed. The lady telegraph operators were rescued with great difficulty. At ? o'clock the fire was under control. The loss will reach $100, ,000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13

125 Boxes of Indian River Oranges at LADD'S South Main street grocery.
 PHELAN'S Tea store number is changed from 27 to fl. Don't forget it.
 Look at the line of $5. co Clocks at LAKE, STRoBEL & Cos.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
United States Treasurer Nebeker.

WASHINGTON, April 13.-President Harrison has rendered the position of United States treasurer to E. B. Nebeker of Indiana, who will probably accept. The resignation of Treasurer Huston has been accepted by the president. 7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
Ladies.
Mrs A. Hodgkinsor

MS lA. IIUUSh IIISUII
 Janet King Persons calling for above letters please say advertised" Mail matters to be correctly and promptly delivered by carriers should be addressed to street and number.
 J. B. DOHERTY, P. NJ.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
Trimmed Hats.

Is a particular interesting subject just now as we are showing an immense line. Every shape is made up so you may see how they all look trimmed, this making a selection very easy matter, we can say but little farther just now, time and space being limited, but we believe our display will prove to be the best and most impress sive advertisement of our Trimmed Hat Department constant and cordial invita- tion to pay us visit is extended to you and your friends.
 I. CHASE.
 ARCADE BUILDING.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
List nf Letters.

Advertised at the Waterbury, Conn postoffice for the week ending April II 1891 {:
 Gents. Ladies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13

UNION TEA GO, 1O2 so MAIN ST
 Are giving away Fne Presents with One Pound of Tea
 large crystal fruit dish gold leaf cup saucer fancy fruit plates butter dish and spoon holder bowl and One half dozen crystal golets large decorated platter half gallon pitcher large vegetable ds and lot of other articles equally as good as these mentioned Compounded Java Coffee 25c per pound.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13

DR. 0. w. s. FROST, ls7 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13

Brennan the Baker. 1O4 South Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
LOCAL LINES.

wM. CoE HOLMES. M.D., Browns blk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-13
Epizootic in New Haven

J. B. DOHERTY, P. NJ.
The morning call., 1891-12-11
A BOY HER0'S DEATH.
Little Charlie Miller Drowned While TT
ing a lie CnunraLe

Little Charlie Miller Drowned While Try
ing to Rescue Comrade.
Little Charlie Miller was drowned in Long
Island City recently within a stones throw
of the First Ward Public School Building,
on Sixth street, in sight of several hundred
school children. He met death in an heroic
attempt to save a companion from being
drowned
The school-house stands about 200 feet off
Jackson avenue and is surrounded on the
east and northeast by acres Of low land and
meadows. The cold snap has crea ed nu-
meIous ice-pondS in the vicinity of the
schoOl-house. and all these ponds were
crowded with school children sliding and
making merry. The ice in many instances
was very thin.
Shortly before the school-bell rang for the
afternoon session shout went up from the
thrOats OF more than hundred scholars
that the ice on the Flushing Pond, between
Seventh and Eighth streets and Van Nest
avenue, bad broken under the weight of
twelve-year-old Johnnie Adams, and that
he was drowning.
when Johnnie Adams first broke through
the ice All scampered to places Of safety
but Charlie Miller, who being near the spot
where Johnnie Adams fell in, remained to
help his companion. In his attempt to res
c&e Adams the ice gave way under Miller.
in the same predicament, foundering in
five foot deep of icy water. The
boys continued to struggle, and
piece by piece the ice gave way under their
weight as they frantically fought TO reach
the surface. 1t was apparent to the sight
seers who stood helplessly by that little
Charlie Miller's fight for life was becoming
fainter and fainter. Planks and boards
were sent for, but too late. Charlie Miller
was no more The exposure was too much
for the brave little fellow He had become
benumbed and exhausted aud soon disap-
appeared underneath the ice.
Just at this juncture School Janitor Maui
rice u keefe fastened to the scene with
long rope, and, by his efforts young Adams
was saved from the fate of his companion.
Okeefe also broks through the ice and
stood up TO his neck in water before he sue
ceeded in getting young Adams TO clutch
the lifeline. Painter Edward Lonergan
then brought his scaffolding, and, with the
aid of ire-hook from the school-house,
succeeded. after fifteen minutes search,
in recovering the body of the little dead
hero. Charlie Miller.