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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
MONEY AND CLOTHING STOLEN

From the Room of Boarder at the
Valley Hotel on Meadow Street.
Elmer Weeks has been in Waterbury
only one week, but his opinion of the
town is not an excellent one. He came
here from New Hampshire and took a
position as stone cutter at Jackson's
marble yard. Last night he went home
from work and entering his room in the
Valley hotel on Meadow street, he found
his trunk broken open. A gold watch
and chain, a new overcoat and pair of
trousers were missing. A good suit of
clothes hanging in the room was not
taken although a sum of money which
was in the pocket was missing. Suspi-
cion pointed to fellow who
was employed at one of the lumber
yards on Meadow street. The police
were notified, but before he could
be apprehended he skipped to Boston.
Owing to the peculiar state of affairs in
Connecticut, it is hardly probable that
the thief, should he be arrested, will be
brought to Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
GETTING SQUARE.
A Massachusetts Man Comes to Town
Search of Satisfaction.

A Massachusetts Man Comes to Town in
Search of Satisfaction.
If man falls into hard luck, 1T is the
natural thing to expect that for time
at least that luck follows him. Joe Mari,
the proprietor of the Cooley house, can
bear witness to that effect. Saturday
w. j. Ferris of Northampton, Mass ;,
registered at the Cooley house and there
lies a story. Itseems that when MARI was
running the Mansion house in North
ampton it is claimed he run up bill
with Ferris, who is coal dealer there,
of 500. Ferris tried to settle the bill
with Mari, Saturday, for $25. This he
did not succeed in doing. In fact MARI
charged HIM for his lodging in the
house. This riled Ferris somewhat and
he left the house vowing vengence
on the proprietor, and took up his quar-
tiers at the Earle house. He wrote a..letter
o Mr. Mari stating that if his bill was
not settled before Monday morning he
would make complaint to Attorney
Colley, that drinks had been purchased
in the Cooley house on Sunday. Mari
failed to comply with the request in the
letter and as a consequence he received
a summons from Attorney Colley to
appear in court this morning and defend
himself against the charge of selling on
Sunday. He settled the case however,
before it came into court. Now At.
torney Colley, who has been retained by
Ferris, has the collection of that 800 in
hand and unless it 10 settled the Cooley
house will be probably be attached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
ANOTHER OLIVE BRANCH.
senator Fosters Way Ont of the Electi'
.E~ MIDDLE.

senator Fosters Way Out of the Election
49, MIDDLE.
HARTFORD, March Ex-senator Fos-
ter, democrat, of the twenty third dis
trict, offered a resolution in the senate
election difficulties be submitted for fl
nal settlement to committee consisting
of ex Chief Justice Parke and Judges
Seymour and Fem of the superior court,
two democrats and one republican:
Each house to appoint a committee OF
three to prepare evidence for the
board of arbitration, who will make q
report on July /, their decision to be
final. The novel portion of the bill
confers upon the arbitrators power tC
appoint all officers of the state and dis
tribute the patronage equally in accord
ance with recommendations OF ootf
houses.
On motion of Senator Foster the bill
was temporarily tabled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
MORTALITY RECORD.
Deaths and Funerals of People Wen
Known Here.

Deaths and Funerals of People Wen
Known Here.
The funeral of the late William II.
Brown took place this afternoon, the
funeral services being conducted by the
Rev DIR Anderson. The pallbearers
were: j. s. Elton, o. III. Stevens, w. s.
Atwood, G. E. Terry, e. L. Frisbie and
f. A. Spencer.
Miss Hester Cullen, aged 5S years,
died yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of her brother, Joseph Cullen, on
William street. The funeral will take
place to the church of the Sacred Heart
to morrow morning. The lnterment
will be i'm New Britain.
Mrs William Lawlor, aged 90 years,
died at o'clock this morning, after
three days illness from heart disease,
at her home off Brook street. The
funeral will take place to the church of
the Immaculate Conception, Thursday
morning.
John Killoughey of Baldwin street,
and for the past thirty years employed
at the Waterbury Buckle Co, died at his
home this morning.
The funeral of Mrs Clarina Brouillet
which took place this morning, was
| largely attended. The religious service
was at st AIMS church and the inter
ment at St Josephs cemetery. Tn.
pallbearers were Edward Beaulac
Jeremie Montambault, Antoine Ger
main, Pierre Lafond.
The funeral of the child of Henri,
Flanagan of 30S Bishop street, will bC
held tomorrow morning at 0 o'clock.
The funeral of Miss Annie McNiff wa
largely attended this morning from he
home on Washington street to s.
Patrick's church, where a requiem mas
was celebrated by the Rev Fathe
Duggan. The pallbearers were
William Flynn, Michael Farrell, Patricl
Reynolds. John Kilbride, James Dono
van and Matthew Flood,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
COOL AND WET.
4 Season Full of Conflicting ''Signs'' as to
what's Coming.

\ Season Full of Conflicting ''Signs'' as to
what's Coming.
The month of March is lapsing away
without bringing any genial or spring
like weather. If the meteorological
conditions of the equinox msan similar
weather for four or five weeks ahead,
then we may look for IA good deal of cool =.
wet weather. A rain and sleet storm of
four days in succession, followed by
cloudy and threatening weather to day,
makes long ''equinoctiaT of it, and
also makes people long for the sun once
more.
The ground is soppy enough now
Just about right-and with two really
warm sunny days would start up won
derfully all the early spring growths.
But the sun doesn't come. However,
many elms and naples are showing a
great increase of growth in leaf buds,
since Saturday. The early spring birds,
too, are on hand, and the long sparrow
cheerful little song sounds like spring,
in all the surrounding country. Crocus
beds in favored spots are beginning to
open into bloom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
USED PLATINUM.
How q Boston Man Burned the Smoke of
Cigars.

How q Boston Man Burned the Smoke Of
Cigars.
Those who find tobacco smoke Of
fensive but are compelled to be in the
presence Of smokers should read what
Brunswick" says in letter to the
Boston Transcript: "a gentleman Of
my acquaintance, whose lungs are not
strong enough for him to enjoy the
fumes Of tobacco smoke after a dinner
party, brought with him the other
night to q friends house a little lamp
which he set down on table when the
cigars were lighted. Over the flame Of
this little lamp was a ring Of platinum,
which became red hot In a very few
seconds, and which consumed the smoke
of a dozen cigars as fast as it was made,
so that the atmosphere Of the room was
as clear as 1t would have been had there
been no smoking going ON at all. These
little platinum lamps are imported, and
cost about two dollars and fifty cents
or three dollars each. They are GER
tainly worth a good deal more, for the
only unpleasant part of smoking Is the
atmosphere Of the room in which the
smoking is done, and il that can be
cleared by burning lamp of platinum,
there can be no objections made to the
after-dinner cigar, and men cannot
make the foul atmosphere the excuse
for RELOCATING the ladies to the draw
ing-room while they are still enjoying
themselves around the dining-room
table,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Umbrella Member Saunders Killed Nea
NorOtOn.

Umbrella Member Saunders Killed Near
NorOtOn.
William III. Saunders, and his wife,
tramps and umbrella members, were
walking along the New York, New Ha-
ven & Hartford railroad track a short
distance from NorotoD yesterday even
ing about s o'clock when train bound
ed around curve and bore down upon
them. Mrs Saunders was a few feet
ahead of her husband and was the first
to hear the approaching train. She
turned to warn her husband and Just
then the engineer blew his whistle. Still
Saunders made no effort to get off the
track, evidently being bewildered. His
wife ran to his rescue, but she was tho
late to get him safely off the track. She
managed to get out of the way herself
and pulled her husband to one side, but
not far enough, and the pilot struck
him throwing him a considerable dis
lance and down an emhankment. He
died in the Bridgeport hospital at mid
night.
Patrick Earls, a Hartford stone
mason, attempted suicide last night by
cutting his throat with a razor. Shortly
before IL o'clock he left some compan-
| ions with whom he had been spending
the evening and went to his home.
where he lives with his parents and
panions, he told one of them that the
next time he saw him he would be dead
On entering his home he went at once
to his room. Shortly afterwards the
family heard a heavy fall, and rushing
in found HIM lying on the floor with the
blood streaming from a cut on the right
side of the throat. DIR Turnbull who
lives near by was at once sent for anC
on his arrival did all he could for tn,
wounded man. BY his advice the
ambulance was sent for and Earls wa'
taken to the hospital. Although the GU
was bad one it was thought last nigh
that he would live.
Henry Prindle of Plymouth, while
engaged in saving wood yesterday, will
a steam saw, became entangled in thu
machinery and before the power coulo
be stopped his arm was sawed nearly il
two. He was taken to his home, and i
was found necessary to amputate til,
arm. Although suffering greatly from
shock and loss of blood Prindle will, i
is believed, recover.
The horribly decomposed body of 1
man was washed ashore at Essex las
night. 1t is believed to be Captain
Thurber, who was drowned last Angus
while trying to save the life of hi
daughter, who fell overheard from tn
SCHOONER Farmer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
MORE REPUBLICAN "FAlR PLAY.

WOnG nGFO0LICAN FAih FGAr.
The Charter Revisers Refuse to Divide
the Large Wards or Provide More |
Polling Places.
The majority of the charter revision
committee gave another illustration last
evening of republican "fair play" when
the sections relating to the city wards
and polling places came up for discus
sion.
The ball was set rolling by E. G. Xii,
duff. who moved that section 2, which
divides the city into four wards, be
amended, so that there shall be eight
wards, the boundaries to be afterwards
defined. The fourth ward, Mr. Kilduff
explained, was altogether too large, but
as it would be unfair to ask for divis-
ion of one ward alone, he favored divid-
| ing the four wards.
The amendment was supported by Mr.
Boughton, who showed that under the
present regulations the voting methods
were complicated.
E. a. Smith made light of the amend
ment and intimated that he was pleased
because the voters of the fourth ward
were put to so much trouble.
On motion the amendment was lost,
by party vote. Another amendment,
providing for the division of wards three
and four, was also voted down, and the
section as originally printed was adopt
ed.
section y, when authorlzes tne COM t
ing places in the several wards and to
divide each of said wards into two or
more voting districts, was then taken
up.
/ An amendment was offered by Mr.
Kilduff making it obligatory upon the
couhcil TO pIoVloe seNerai poilinS pi'ceS
In each waru. -. ,.,.:.,
:. rms was announcer zone Oh contention
ana the repupllcan menoers, represent
ed oy H. "A. ohiIh anu 1eorSe "a Aerry'
tonShT against Ihe aneh1lneht.
Mr. Iompsoh declared the wards We're
altogether TOO large, ana that the matter
Will prooaoiy become SUN more compn-
cateu IN the near tuIufe' "heh IL Is
probanle the cltylhmits VIII De eXtehdeg'
Mr. Keenan, aimed broadslde at Z.
"A. smith, VINO mad asserted that the
committee should make PROVISION IN the
chafter ior nICy years aheau' OUT WHO,
slngularly enough ooJecteu TO lhcreas-
ing elther the humoer OF warus or the
NUMBER OF Young ulStrlctS' MI Neehin
said that two aldermen ana nve conhcli'
! men can not talriy represent the toufth
waTd.
! MI bouShtoh salu he WIS .oFPoSeu u
Ewing Ghe common coulIcn power "
ulVlue tine Warus Vi poil'!ls Places' a.
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+ 80 t tha d;,;I;,,,r Of u.aris NV III.
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Tic fnIlnw;n~ annndn,ant to sactio,
. AZ was then !, ffa,ed Inv Mr. Kilnutf:
!, The members of the board of publi,
J works shall be annointed nv the n3avor
!, two from each of the leading parties
= and confirmed by the hoard of alder
> men and whenever any vacancy shall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
STOLEN BY A CHICKEN.
A Valuable Diamond Found In the CIR
of Han

A Valuable Diamond Found In the Craw
of q Hen.
Some time ago, says the New York
Journal, the household of a gentleman
wen-lznown in commercial circles of
Gravenhurst, Ont, was very much up
set by the loss of a valuable diamond
ring belonging to a guest-a lady from
New York. Suspicion at once fell on a
servant, who was employed as house
maid, but upon her continued and earn
est denial of the theft she was retained,
as the gentleman, from a sense of JUS
tice, did not wish to discharge her on
mere suspicion.
A few days after the ring disappeared
it was found under the lady's window,
with the solitaire stone, however, miss
ing, having been pried out of the set
! ting. It was supposed that the thief
had removed the diamond to keep it
from being identified.
The mystery was solved, however, re-
Gently, in most unexpected manner,
for, in cleaning chicken for dinner the
cook discovered q small round object in
its craw, which, on being cleaned, was
found to be the missing diamond. The
superstition now is the ring fell from
the lady's hand while she was in bed,
and the clothes being shaken next morn
ing, it fell from them into the yard,
where it was found by the hen, which,
peclxing the stone from the setting,
swallowed it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
TIMELY TOPICS

Housekeepers should not forget that
L. w. Unholtz, 1856 Bank srteet, is pre-
pared to repair furniture, lay carpets,
etc, in the best possible manner, and at
low prices.
Oil stoves, carpet and furniture
heaters, toys and a thousand other
things for sale at Kamak's new ninety
nine cent store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
LOCAL LINES.

If You want good Tea or Coffee, go to
PHELAN's and you get the best. Remem-
Der the number, "a East Main street, Platts
block.
The Eyes.-Prof. A. j. Cross at our
sto' ., Sat. March 2S, Lake, Strobel & Co.
125 Boxes of Indian River Oranges at
LADD'S South Main street grocery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24

The old reliable firm of B. Shoninger
& Co, is selling more pianos than even
in Waterbury and surrounding towns,
under the skillful management of George
L. Pelham. They guarantee every in
strument, sell at low prices, and on
very easy terms.
You will want a new Easter hat. Call
at Dennis Hawley's, Exchange Place, and
see the latest styles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

az 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.
Social meeting, Y. NJ. G. L. A.
Sedgwick guard drill.
Waterbury Choral society.
Fraternity lodge, No 145, 1. o. G. F.
Comstock lodge, No 10, X. of p.
Second Division, A. o. II.
Brass City lodge, G.. U. o. of o. F.
Court Wolf Tone, A. o. f. of A.
Nosahogan lodge, 1. o. o. F. "
Order of Chosen Friends.
Brennan the Baker, 1O4 South Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
POLICE COURT.

Agent CoIIey Brings Five Charges
Against Two Liquor Dealers.
Agent Colley bobbed up serenely this
morning after his recent defeat by
Attorney Root and strangely enough
the same attorney was pitted against
him. He preferred three charges
against John III. Lawler, who keeps a
saloon at 246 East Main street, for selling
to minors. Mrs George Strongman and
her aged mother, Mrs Rebecca Davis.
were the witnesses. Mrs Strongman
testified that on last Friday she saw
little Amelia Tinsley go into Lawlors
place and purchase q pail of beer: She
had seen the little girl from window
in her tenement opposite the saloon
stand at the bar and receive the beer.
On two other occasions she had seen the
same little girl enter the saloon. Mrs
Davis testimony was virtually the
same. On cross examination Mrs Davis
could not remember what time of the
dav she saw the little girl enter the place.
| 1t was said that the witnesses were not
on good terms with the Tinsley family.
Mrs Tinsley and the little girl in ques-
| ton were in court and testified that the
story as told by Mrs Davis and hel
mother was false. The little girl was d
friend of the Lawlor family and occa
sionally visited them. John H. Lawlol
testified that he never sold the girl beer
After the arguments were concluded
Judge Bradstreet adjourned the CASE
until Saturday.
Two cases against Bernard c. Heaney
were also adjourned until Saturday. He
was accused of allowing minors tx
loiter.
Fred J. Hamm was fined So and cost
| for drunkenness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
4 district OF WATERBURY, IS, Probate
DICourt, March %, A, ID. 1891.

NISTRIGT OF WATERBURY,, s., Probate
IL Court, March %, A, ID. 1891.
Estate of James White, late of Waterbury in
said district, deceased.
Upon the application of Catherine White, the
widow of the deceased. and named as eXecutrix,
praying that letters of administ alton may be
granted on said estate, and that an instrument
In writing purporting to be the last Will and
be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to
probate as per application on file more fully ap'
pears. it is ,~,
Ordered,-That said application be heard and
determined at the probate office in waite bury
in said district on the 26th day of March, D.,
1891 at o O'Clock in the forenoon, and that no
tice be given of the tendency of said applica-
nv nnblishing the same one time III some news
paper having circulation in said district
ELLIS PAEI AN, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
Cheap Enough,

chusetts court and spent some time
watching the PrSSe ed. 9s BY and BY 3.
rose and said: "How much was tha
fineP" give dollars" replied the clerk.
"Well," said the stranger, laying down
the money, 'if that's all, I'd like to jine
in. I've had few hours experience Of
this court, and no one can feel a greater
contempt for 1t than I do, and am will
ing to pay for It."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
Tonight! Tonight!

On the vacant lot on Scovill street, 1
will sell celebrated can opener, opens
any size can with one cut, without danger
of cutting the hands. 1t will pay the
heads of families to call and see the open
err, as it will be on sale only one night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
d. II. TURNER & 60.

u Commencing Monday morning,
March %, the people of WATERBURY, and vii
entity will have an opportunity to get more
Dry Goods for less money than ever before.
We purchased the entire stock of Hart and will sell
for small percentage the dollar We also made large pur
chases the auction put goods into this
SALE Now is the opportunity you will not be slow to
grasp it. We have not the time space to mention the ex
raonary bargains to be had during this sale invite all to
come and
II Ill <. , t;!t tl:~i.. to-Ar :.
Sale commences Monday morning, March 2$ at o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24

DIR. Q. W. s. FRosr, 1877 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24

WV. Coz HOLMES. MD, Browrsbrk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24
New Millinery Store.

Miss Rose Reilly, late of New York, will
open on Thursday, March 10, Millinery
store at No 1913 South Main street, with
full line of trimmed and untrimmed Hats,
all the latest novelties, etc. Ladies' are
cordially invited to call.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-03-24

Brennan the Baker, 1O4 South Main.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-02-05
CAUSED HER DEATH.
Fatal Termination Of the Injuries
Received by Young Lady
School Teacher.
Her Assailants the Enraged Parents
Of the Pupil Whom She Had
Punished.

W1NSEBAGo CRY, Mimi, Feb. 3.-News
has been received here of the death from
her injuries Of Miss Lent. the young school
teacher who was brutality assaulted by the
Cruzer family lew days since. Miss Lent
was teaching country school near this
place and punished daughter of the Cru
zens. Her parents were informed by an
other daughter, and, wild with rage, they
went to the school house and assaulted the
teacher. Mrs. Cruzen hit her with the
school bell, knocking her down.
Miss Lent's hair was hanging over her
shoulder, and the enraged woman grabbed
it, dragging the helpless girl ar GU Il the
room until the cap OF the skull was partly
torn from its place. Her husband then
came to her aid, and together they raised
Miss Lent's PROSTATE form and threw her
out of the window, her head striking on a
stone. The panic-stricken pupils scattered
to their homes and gave the information of
the assault. Miss Lent's injuries were so
severe that she was compelled to take to
her bed, from which she never alterward
arose.
Great indignation prevailed and the
Cruzen's, father mother and daughter,
were arrested at once, but they are now out
on bail. Tomorrow is the day set for their
examination on the charge of assault.
Miss Lent was the daughter of Frank
Lent, an old and respected farmer of Fari-
bault county.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-02-05
ROLLING MILLS SHUT DOWN.
This Action the Result of an Attempt to
Reduce Puddler's Wares.

Reduce Puddler's Wages.
PoTTsTowN, Pa, Feb. 3-This morning
the entire iron works Of the Ellis e. Lessig
Steel and Iron company in this city shut
down. throwing seven hundred men out of
work. This action was taken because of a
contemplated reduction in the wages of
puddlers OF from 81 to $3.50 ton to 20 into
effect to-day. During the past two weeks
conferences have been held, but an agree
ment could not be reached. The men Of
tered to accept 1915 while the company
refused to grant the offer. President Les
sig, of the company, says the unfavorable
and unsatisfactory condition of the iron
trade at the present time justifes the reduc-
ton. The price paid in Reading for pud-
ding is 81 per ton. In Pittsburg the price
is SIS and $3.50 per ton.
FOLLOWED THEIR EXAMPLE,
READING, Pa, Feb. 3.-The puddlers of
the Brooke Iron Company of Birdsboro,
TINS county, have refused to accept the pro-
posed red uction OF 25 cents from $3,75
to $3.50 per ton and the rolling mill closed
down to-day. The stopping of work in the
rolling mill also necessitates the closing of
the nail factory. About $50 hands are
thrown out of employment. The firm stat
ed that wages were cut in accordance with
similar action on the part of Ellis & Lessig
at POttstOWn.
REDUCTIONS MADE
BETHLEHEM, Pa, Feb. 3.-One thousand
employees at the steel mill of the Bethle-
hem Iron company suffered reduction in
wages averaging 10 per cent Depression in
the trade is attributed as the cause.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. ga reduction OF
about 10 per cent has been made in the
wages Of the workmen at the Emma blast
furnace, the property of the Union Rolling
Mill company, taking effect to-day The
cause is the competition of Southern fur
naces.