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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30

NoRwALK, April 3O.-Lawrence Weed,
20 years old, a well-to-do resident of
West Norwalk, attempted to commit
suicide Tuesday night by taking lauda-
mum. His wife attended the funeral of
Col Stephen Raymond, held in Darien,
that afternoon, and when she returned
home in the evening she was somewhat
surprised to find the house locked. Call
ing assistance an entrance was effected.
Mrs Weed found her husband in bed but
thought nothing of that until a lamp
was ut and a note written by Mr. Weed
was found lying on the table stating
that he had swallo wed an ounce of laud-
anum and bidding her good bye. No
reason for his act was assigned. DIR
Charles Bohannon of South Norwalk
was summoned and he succeeded in re-
suscitating Mr. Weed by keeping him
walking about the premises until early
Wednesday morning when it was
thought that he was safe. He was
allowed to go to bed again and at once
fell into a heavy slumber from which
he cannot be awakened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
The State Democratic Club to Hold q
Meeting to Consider the Matter.

The State Democratic Club to Hold n
Meeting to Consider the Matter.
The executive committee of the State
Democratic club met at the democratic
headquarters in New Haven to consider
what action the democrats should take
regarding the calling of constitutional
convention. The meeting was presided
over by Hon Simeon E. Baldwin. Only
a majority of the executive committee
were pre- sent. The matter was discussed
at length and it was decided best to call
a meeting of the club itself to take def
mite action regarding the matter. A
sub committee was appointed consisting
of Hon Simeon E. Baldwin. Morris w.
Seymour of Bridgeport and Charles &.
Root of Waterbury to draft report
giving an outline of the views of the ex-
ecutive committee in relation to the
subject, which should be presented to
the meeting of the club when called.
The meeting is called for next We'd
nesday, in New Haven. The members
of the committee are in favor of con-
stitutional convention and endorse the
Pariee resolution introduced at the
meeting of the club in New Haven, on
Friday, April II.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
-
A Sheep Story,

Black wool is worth from five to ten
cents per pound less than the CORE
spending grade of white wool. A sheep
raiser, in order to insure the separation
of the inferior product, placed his black
sheep in a pen by themselves. There
were sixty-three of these dark-colored
animals when he left them one night,
but on returning the next morning he
found three of them killed by wolf
that had managed to gain entrance to
the pen, while the remaining sixty had
turned perfectly white from terror. The
gain in value of the wool On the sixty
more than repaid the loss of the three.
Chicago Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
TIMELY TOPICS

Bicycle and base ball goods are spec
ialties at Hawley's this week. Caps,
shirts, belts and sashes at all prices and
in every style.
E. T. Turner & Co, are showing q
very fine line of children's suits, ladies'
wraps, blazers and capes.
A boarding house, II furnished rooms,
for sale, No 255 South Main street.
Damon & Shippy have for sale 800
shoe for men that they claim is the best
wearing and easiest fitting shoe for the
money, in the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
Canadian Band sociable.

Canadian Band SOctabIe.
The Canadian band will give grand
concert and sociable in Concordia hall
night, to which their friends
are cordially invited. The programme
of the first part is as follows:
1 Overture, 1.-THE Band Contest, /"
Southwell.
2 Soprano solo. Miss Maggie Farrell
3 Concert, Overture Adder
4 Tenor solo, Charles Dozois
8 Soprano solo, Miss Corinne Duval
6 1.-THE Old Garden Gate" Mackie.
Casino Theatre.
Ifyou have not witnessed a real ship
wreck and storm at sea, you will see a
realistic production of it at the casino to-
night at the opening night of Harry
Lindley's ''Castaways." The company
arrived here this afternoon, having
travelled all night from Camden, Maine.
The best dramatic talent compose the
company and the stand in Waterbury is
made at great expense and only to lessen
the tediousness of the trip to aPhiladel,
phia where they open, next week In
Forepaugh's theatre. 1t is the best nau.
teal play of the age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES.
Weekly Record of Business in Very Busy
State.

State.
The summary of the Weekly Record
for the current week shows a large gain
over last week, the number of sales ex-
ceeding the largest ever reported by the
Record. New Haven reports AZ sales,
Bridgeport "a, Hartford II, Waterbury
Is, Meriden 6, New Britain 10, MOI walk
8, Danbury II, Ansonia 4, Derby 2,
Huntington 1, Springfield 81, Holyoke
seven.
Real estate mortgages are reported as
follows: New Haven $43, 100. Bridgeport
500, 300, Hartford $4,000, Waterbury
$31 300, Meriden $11, 800, New Britain
81, $50, Derby 5000, Huntington 500,
Springfield $2s, 1888, Holyoke $4,000.
The total number of sales reported is
1876, as against 143 last week. The total
number of real estate loans 1914, 75S,
against $685., 432 the previous week.
For the corresponding week last year
New Haven reported Is transfers,
Bridgeport 81, Hartford II, Meriden II
and New Britain 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
Breaking The Record.
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Some records like the aweasy broken Other records
have established high standard that only the finest spec
of humanity physically mentally hope equal
surpass them record which worth making worth pre-
serving. We value record highly do business
prosperity They cannot be separated because depends
tie other We have established reputation by study
the interests of patrons by being ready to meet every
possible demand and by anticipating all the desires that
dealing with that enable you any possible
emergency that what sell out Of proportion
price which charge and that when you buy you have
paid cent than the value of your purchase We
now offering
Youths Boys and Chlldren's Suits in all
styles and qualities. HG
Mothers who always take pride to see their
little ones we'll dressed please call and see us.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
A DAY OF WEDDINGS.

Three Couples In Catholic Circles
Married This Morning.
There were two marriages at church
of the immaculate Conception this
morning.
The marriage of John J. Tyrrell and
Miss Margaret Purcell took place at nine
o'clock, the ceremony being performed
by the Rev Father Fleming. Thomas
TyrrelI acted as best man and Miss Mary
j. Boylan as bridesmaid.
Michael Horigan and Mics Bridget
Bresnahan were married by the Rev
Father Fleming at $3.50 O'Clock. The
best couple were Edward Horigan and
Miss Kate Bresnahan.>
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30

NEW MILFORD, April 3O.-Miss Sadie
Carpenter was arrested in Danbury,
yesterday, and brought to this town to
answer to charge of infanticide. 1t
was learned that the body of the infant
found in the meadows here during the
winter was her child. This morning
the girl was bound over to the superior
court. The evidence against her was
furnished by Lillian Hutchinson, dis
solute woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
Four Cown Burned.

A small barn in Hartford, belonging
to Thomas Emerson, was burned to the
ground yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The fire is supposed to havNbecn started
owing to the carelessness of boys
playing in it. Four Jersey cows were
burned, causing a loss of $500, while the
barn was valued at $525.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
For Killing a Man.

EXETER, N. H., April 3O.-Daniel
Murphy and Frank Wood We're to-day
found guilty of killing Elbridge E.
Reed of Salem, and Mrs Reed was con-
victed of being an accessory to the
crime. Murphy was sentenced to
twenty years, Wood for seven and Mrs
Reed five years in the state prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Child's Life Saved by Faithful Bird
Dog.

Dog.
Little Albert Gould of Birmingham,
about 4 years of age, was saved from
drowning yesterday by a bird dog
owned by the family. Albert was play
ing ON a wharf and accidentally fell
into the river. The dog jumped after
him. caught hi0 clothes at the neck and
safely landed him.
Matthew Winn, a prisoner at the New
Haven Jail, died suddenly at noon yes
terday of alcoholism. He was arrested
Tuesday for drunkenness. Medical Ex-
aminer White gave it as his opinion
that the man died of alcoholism.
Eddie Vent, aged 10 years, of Meri-
den, met with serious accident while
at play, the result being that his right
eye was removed Tuesday. The boy
was amusing himself with a board and
stone, the latter striking him in the eye
with such force as to destroy its sight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
WORLD OF SPORTS.
PriOr's SOuthingtOns Easily Defeated by
the WaterhmrYS.

Jimmie Prior and his nine from
the wilds of Southington came
over yesterday to try conclusions
with the Waterbury leaguers, and
were beaten out of their boots.
The day was raw and cold, and
clouds of real estate swept over the field
making good ball playing almost an i'm
possibility. The battery work of Con
doff and Leahey of the Waterburys was
pink and not until the eighth inning did
the visitors show any desire to score
runs. The batting of Hickey and La
chance was feature of the game. The
score tells the story:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
LOCAL LINES.

Call at w. N. LADD's for fine groceries
and provisions.
Look at the line of S.. 90 Clocks at LAKE,
STRoBEL & Cos.
Remember PHELAN'S Tea store, Al
East Main street, will offer special induce
ments next Saturday to purchasers of one
pound of tea and baking powder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
Cruelty to Animals.

State humane agents visited Eli Ran
som, Tuesday, at Colebrook River, and
killed a COW and a calf. The COW had
been lying for over a week with a bro
ken leg, and the calf was nearly starved
to death. Yesterday Ransom was ar
rested for starving horse, was put
under bonds and will be tried Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
Hopeless.

Clicnt-I want to sue a man who
owes me fifty dollars.
Lawyer-What's your business?
Client-I am parlor elocutionist and
Shaksperean reciter.
Lawyer-No use-the iury'd give a
verdict against youa-w without leaving
their seats-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
1ncendIary Fire in N1lddIetown.

MIDDLETowN, April 3O.-The store
house and cider mill of David Dickinson
was burned by an incendiary fire last
night, seventy barrels of flour and one
hundred barrels of cider being de-
stroyed. The loss is $2,700; insurance,
81, 400,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
KELLY SAYS

That the-wheat crop of 1891 will be the
largest that this country has ever pro-
-duced.
Last years production was "a million
barrels of -four. This years production
showing 96t per cent as against 81 per cent
last year, would make the number of bar
rels So, 172 $40. This would give about a
barrel and quarter to every man, woman
and child in in the country.
The average use per year for the popu-
lation is barrel for every man, woman
and child; therefore if the supply of flour
exceeds the consumption, the price of
-four for the 1891 crop will not average
more than So per barrel. . :.-~*e II
In my next change of adv, I will have
something to say about my new
method of making ice cream by electricity.
New England Bread, Waterbury Cake
and Irish Tea Biscuit at Kelly's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
SOUTHINGTON.

Waterbury, 2 0 3 0 o Oil
Southington, 0 0 0 0 0 l.
Earned runs-Waterbury 4, Southing-
ton /. Two base hits-Dowling, Prior.
Three base hits-Hickey, Lachance.
Left on bases-Waterbury 3, Southing-
ton 6. First base on errors-Waterbury
A, Southington Z. Stolen bases, Hickey
2, Slefke 2, Keavney 2, Wells 1, Con
doff l, Reagen 1, Ulum l. Phillips 1,
Leahey, Wells, Condoff 2, Reagen
Patten 2, Carey 1. Passed ball-Phillips.
Wild pitch Carey. Time of game two
hours. Umpire-Platt.
A seven round fight between Frank
Bradley and Thomas McGrath, local
lightweights, took place at an early
the city. Seven rounds were fought
neither of the lads displaying any
science. At the end of the seventh
round Bradley announced that he was
played out and the fight was given to
McGrath. The purse was 500. Nc.
Grath stripped at 40 and Bradley at
1873 pounds. The mill was witnessed by
over one hundred sports.
The Troy nine is sadly crippled by an
accident to Hamilton, its hard hitting
first baseman. He injured his leg in
Lebanon while Sndlng TO bases. Ills
place is temporarily filled by Touhy,
one of the clubs catchers. The pitchers
of the club Ore also suffering with lame
arms.
Henry has been given notice of his re-
lease from the New Ravens. He will
go to Providence.
A team from the Yale law and medi-
cal departments is doing battle with the
Watorhr1rvS on thn WaSt End frr0nnHs
this afternoon.
The league season will open in this
city Saturday, when the Cuban Giants,
representing Ansonia, will make the
welkin ring with their circus coaching
The team comprises Grant, the two
Jacksons, Clarence and George Will
lianIs, Stovey, Garrison, Ball, Boyd, Sol
White, Malone Thomas, Nelson and
others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
T. n. HAYES,

Wholesale and retail dealer in Foreign and Do
nestle Ales. Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
81 and So East Main Street.
" Goods delivered on telephone call to any
part of the city. Telephone 49-a.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30

Scribb.er-Some of my work is rather
like Tennyson. don't you think?
Bronson--Yes, indeed; in some lines
you haven't changed a word.-West
Shore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
w Il. CASEY,

Dealer in choice Ales, Wines, Liquors
and Cigars. Gentlemen may depend upon
getting the best the market affoids. Give
q 2e1 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
Brennan the Baker. 1O4 South Main.

DIR. G. W. s. Frost. 1877 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
SATURDAY

We shall offer Special Present. with One Pound of Tea or
Snowflake Baking Powder Melose Butter DISH This Is .
pattend fine present with pound of Tea Pure Cot
fees fresh roasted and ground daily Use Snowflake Baking
Powder For sale only by
UNION TEA 90. 100 50 MA1rT ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30

WIZ Coz HOLMES, MD, Brcwn'sbl'E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-30
JUDGE FENN's CHARGE.

Judge Fem began his charge to the
jury late yesterday afternoon, carefully
reviewing the evidence and explaining
the law. When he had concluded it was
so late that an adjournment was taken
until to-day. This morning the Judge
again addressed the jury and his charge
was decidedly against the prisoner, W HON
he scored Numerically. The judge said
he had no doubt that the crime was the
result of a drunken freak. He instruct
ed the jury to bring in Il verdict i'll ac-
cordance with the evidence, and at 1920
they retired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21
THE SAD TRUTH.
n Was Hard TO Bear. but lie stood Ts
BraYeIy.

was looking Mt the Murphy family in
the big tank at the Geological gardens the
other day when | observed man on the
other side Of the iron fence slyly take II
handglass from his pocket and look at the
big "hippo" and then at himself. Ii you've
been up there you've probably caught the
big beasts standing with only their ugly
faces out of water Nature never tried her
hand on anything else after creating hip
popotamus. 1t was her last expiring ef-
fort, and she gave him one look and tainted
dead away | didn't mean to let Hic man
see that | was watching him, but he tum-
bled to the racket after bit and started
off toward the elephant house and beck
oned to me to follow him. When we were
quite alone he leaned up against the fence
and looked me over a few seconds and said:
"You look like candid, truthful man"
"Thank YOU"
"If | should ask you for an honest opn-
ion on certain matter concerning myself
believe you would give it,"
81 think | would"
"You saw me looking at the hips'"
Eyes"
"And also observed that had this hand
Glass?'
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21

Thought She Was Shot, hut She Wasn't.
Even the saddest accident Is pretty cure
TO he the moving cause Of one or two more
or less amusing incidents, and Tuesday
nights PasOmeter explosion WIS no eX-
cepton TO the rule.
The story is worth telling as Illustrating
what Imagination can do.
y prominent young Rochester physician
had call that night that promised to
keep him out late and his wife sat M for
him, getting more and more nervous ~
the slow hours Jagged by on leaden feet,
after the manner of ladies so cnuarcd. At
midnight there came step up the walk,
up the side stoop, even to the Office door.
Mrs. Doctor thought she recognized IL az
her husbands ), and without any precqu-
tionary "Who's there?" or is that your"
threw the door wide open.
There was a man there and he was not
her husband lie was a big burly fellow;
LIS face bore what seemed to her MUIR
derous expressions; his right hand was
raised and pointed toward her in what
seemed to her a threatening attitude.
Murderer" revolver, Shoot" were the
words that best represent the impression
produced on her. She drew back to close
the door, and that very Instant came the
sharp sudden explosion "A mile away. That
was enough. The chain of suggestion was
completed. Her Imagination, directed by
having heard gunshot wounds professions
ally discussed, caused her 10 feel a sharp
burning pain pierce her shoulder, and with
a scream, "Tm shot! I'm shot" she stag
gered into the hall.
The man, naturally, ran for dear life.
Mrs Doctor dropped into a clair end
screamed for help. Her brother ran to her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21

What mystery i-Nom1u How tender,
how gentle Aaw tor-.vu- Like a moss
rose, her love sheds its delicious perfume
over her husbands Letrt and home. she
loves for the sake Of loving, and where she
has once given her heart there it stays AMI
all the personal abuse and blI treatment
heaped upon her by the object OF her alice
ton only causes her to worship him with
increased devotion, rs the violet, when
crushed under foot, gives forth d swee'cr
fragrance.
But there are some things which hus-
band can do to this mysterious creature
that will turn her love TO hate and make
her fly of in search Of a sharp AK or "a 'e-
gal separation. \ woman in Illinois has
created a mild sensation by suing her hu,-
baud-uot for divorce, but for Ler false
teeth, which he took away when she iu-
sisted upon biting Lim.-ullyestou News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21
Y, STAY At HOME, NY HEART.

,, stay at home, my heart, and rost;
me keeping hearts are happiest;
those that wander they know not whore
70 full OF trouble and full of care;
% stay at home is bes..
Weary and hotnesCk s''l distressed.
They wander east, they wander west,
And are baffied and beaten and blown about
by the winds Of the wilderness of doubt;
To stay at homo is best.
Then stay at home, my heart, and rest;
The bird is safest in It's nest;
Ger all that f1utter their wings and fly
a hawk is lowering in the sky;
To stay at home Il best. -I.orgfrllow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21

There is such a thing rs poisoningal the
pleasant occurrences Of life by drops Of de-
probation. Yes, your examination papers
ARE always marked high" said one school
girl to another at must be because your
writing is SO plain. "-Youth's Companion,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21

Oldbeau (reiocted)-I'd have you know,
Miss Scadds, that I'm no clam.
Miss Scadds-l know that, Mr. Oldbeau.
CLANS do not live to be sixty years Old
New York Lpoch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21
HEALTH AND SINGING.
FACTS FOR GIRLS WHO INTEND
CULTlVATlNG THE VOICE.

1Iomc-Words of an Authority,
surely there is no reason why American
girls should not become IA fine singers as
any on the globe. They have all the rcuui-
sites OF perseverance,, superior mental en-
upwmcnts and ambition. The American
singers who have become famous have
been trained abroad, but hold that they
can be educated at home if they are prop
erly taught. Health il the road to success
IN singing as well as in other professions.
l ne new gospel OF music | would teach to
the young women of America Is technique.
physique and grace. 1t Is no Delsartcan
iad, or anything Of the kind, but common
sense.
There are hundreds Of so called remedies
ana little secrets intended to make tho
voice clear and smooth, such as eating
dried p.ums, or swallowing glycerine in
homeopathic phosphates Nv secret IS
health. Body and soul and voice arc so
nearly connected that the disease of ono
means the blight of the others
Take a healthy woman and you will
n"'pr lind in her those capricious freaks
'nd nervous depressions which make life a
burden TO her and her friends Unfortu-
nately the weaker sex is granted privileges
which tend 10 make her enjoy the sau,a-
ton Of euacting the role Of nervous,
i".ny, dropping lily. Nine times out Of
ten II she would remove her viceliko cor
81 she would soon become healthy rose
Health ana voice are as nearly connected
o. physical aud mental health, and the
voice 10 the thermometer of health. y
change In the physical state is first noticed
IN the voice and the beginning of auUmia
has the effect OF making the voice feeble
and untrue below the Pitch. Where is
the young girl who does not suffer occa-
tiuna.ly in a more or less degree from this
sickness Of today?
HERE'S a REMEDY.
W hat is the remedy, or rather the pre-
veutye? The most dangerous enemy -
health is tight lacing. 1t is not expected
that young gin should at once recognize
the far reaching and destructive effects Of
this most pernicious abuse, but their
mothers should use all their iuluence to
check danger so serious to future geuer-
atoms
Laciug congresses that part of the lungs
50 necessary to easy breathing and singing
II the lung, are so tightly compressed that
they cauNot expand at the sides they must
find rea-t by going to the upper or lower
part.
Every one knows, or should know that
the upper part II the lungs is the weakest,
and most Of the Invitations of the lungs be-
gin there. 1t is by no means an edifying
s. -ht TO see a lady singing with her shoul-
ders, rs heard 1t called. The opposite,
the abdominal breathing is well enough
for a man, but it can become very DANGER
Gus for a woman.
In spite Of this we! known fact many
3sr, .,,. . l..