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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-11
Sons of Veterans.

The order of the Sons of Veterans was organ
ICED in 1881 by Major A. P. Davis, or ssFather
Davis" as the boys love 10 call him. Major
Davis is resident of Pittsburg, Pa. He is
man in whom the military spirit has ever burned
brightly. He was born in Gardiner, Me-, in
1880 In 1919 he sailed TO California in search of
the gold which was the magnet of so many lives.
When the Crimean war broke out he enlisted as
subordinate officer in the French naval serv-
ice, in which he remained TO the close of the
wa-. When the war of the rebellion broke out
he enlisted in one OF the first regiments raised
In the state OF Maine. He rose from the ranks
until, IN 1865, he was given the rank of major,
and was mustered out as such. He has en-
deared himself to the members OF the order, as
his good wife, who is known among the Sons
OF Veterans as Mother Davis"
Colonel Z. w. Young returned last Tuesday
from his Eastern trip. While away he attended
the national encaInpment of the sons of Vet
Grams. He reports that the national gathering
was attended by fine body of young men; that
the Tacoma Camp made gallant fight for the
competitive drill prize, and that the Eastern
delegates were surprised at the growth OF the
order on the Pacific coast. The next encamp-
ment will be held at Helena
Thomas Camp held a meeting at Grand Army
hall on Monday night and mustered in several
new members.
All the camps in the state report progress and
the incoming of new members.
Sons of Herman.
The members of the Sons of Herman order
was well attended and very enjoyable to all
present
Woodmen OF the World.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-11
Free and Accepted Masons.

This last week was one of the busiest that has
been experienced in long time On Tuesday
there was Joint meeting Of Eureka, No. 90 and
st Johns No 8, for the transaction OF very i'm
.ortant Masonic business. The hall was com
y,Iete1y picked with members. The Entered APP
prenffes decree was conferred upon one candi-
date The cork was done in very happy
manner.
On Wednesday evening there was a regular
meeting of Lorraine Chapter, OF the Order OF
Eastern Star. The principal question brought
up for consideration was certain very important
amendments to the bylaws.
On Thursday evening there was meeting of
Royal Arch Chapter, No. -, and in the presence
OF an interested assenblage the Royal Select
Master and the Past Master degrees were con-
ferred upon three candidates. The exercises
were followed by the usual programme.
On Wednesday evening the Mystic Shrine
Masons went to the Tacoma exposition, and
were we'll entertained by Tacoma representa-
tives sof that branch of Masonry. Mr.. Innes,
leader OF the Tacoma exposition band, is a
Mason OF very high standing, and in the exer-
cises he was highly honored by Puget sound
Masons.
On Friday evening Eureka had special meet
Ing, and conferred the Master Mason degree on
one candidate, and on Saturday night held a
regular meeting and also conferred the Master
Mason degree.
The brotherly love of Masons was well illus
trated ON Wednesday last. when Eureka Lodge,
No. 90 got together the funds and buried
schaeffer, who was killed on Monday at the
North Seattle sewer tunnel accident. He was a
member of Osborne lodge in Illinois, and as
that lodge could do nothing the local Masons
saw that the unfortunate young man had q
decent burial
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-11
SECRET ORDER WORK.
An Exceptionally Busy Week
Among All the Lodges.
UNITED woRKMEN VERY ACTIVE.
Many Masonic Meetings-Odd Fellows
Generally Entertaining Good
TempIar soeiaI-New Fraternity.

The past was another extraordinary busy
W eek among the secret societies OF cFa'ue- Inc
Masons were busting with activity, having
something to occupy attention every night in
the week. The Mystic Shriners who returned
from Tacoma spoke IN the most fiattering terms
of the hospitality extended by the members OF
Anfi Temple., The banquet was royal affair,
and the speeches of very high order. ON
Wednesday evening Olive Branch, No. T. Of the
ODD Fellow fraternity, distinguished itself by
entertaining all the lodges of the order In the
city. ola odd Fellows report that 1t was one OF
the best reunions ever held by the order
Pacific lodge of Good Templars did itself credit
ON "wednesday evening by giving fine enter
tainment. The Ancient Order OF Foresters has
decided to give socials throughout the winter
Queen City Lodge. No. 10, of the knights OF
Pythias. he's adopted new bylaws, but Seattle
Lodge ~ l. of the same order, is not prosper
ing. a-xasaag to the report OF member, as
-nT5eh "a Is desired There was talk among
xosue of the members looking toward the con-
solidation with an older and stronger lodge.
There has been aroused recently much interest
in the Ancient Order OF United Workmen. Ii Is
desired to create separate jurisdiction, and in
order to have It the membership of the district
must go beyond 1900, and the members are
working hard TO secure that number. Thus all
along the line the fall activity has begun, and
from indications the work and interest is likely
en-, f.a maintained
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-11

The members of the Sons of Herman order
gave ball al Red Mems hall last night, which
was well attended and very enjoyable to al
present
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
MERlDEN,S SEWAGE.
The Council Considering a Plan
 nir.,..sG 1,E IL I,.r | I.ri.rnt i...,

The Council Considering q Plan to
 Dispose of It by Irrigation.
 T. H. Mckenzie, the engineer who has been Investigating Meriden's sewage problem, recommends to the council ''that the city sewage be disposed of by irrigation and filtration through land, and that the tract of land known as Fall Plains and lying midway between the villages of Hanover and Yalesville be purchased and laid out as an irrigation farm, and that filter beds be prepared as an auxiliary method of disposal for winter use and to be used at such times as the volume of sewage might be more than was necessary for irrigating the land under cultivation.
 For the distribution of the sewage over the land for such tracts as were to be cultivated, he recommends the ridge and furrow system, the ridges to be about eight feet wide and the ditches between, two and half feet wide and two feet deep; the water to be run into the ditches at each end from open grips or carriers made of split eartherware | pipes, the water would be run intermit- | tently into the open ditches to depth of four or five inches
 On the ridges any varieties of vege tables could be cultivated. The ditches should be worked over with d hoe a. often as the vegetables are hoed or once in ten days. by this method the vege tables do not come in direct contact witt the sewage, and in England, where sucl farms are extensively cultivated, tht vegetables raised on sewage farms art sold in the market at the same price a' those raised on other farms.
 For irrigating grass land the ground should be leveled off in sections abou 300 feet wide and of any length desired Open carriers of split earthware pip and slightly elevated above the surface of the ground should be laid along eacl side of the section and the sewage dis tributed from notches in the side ant allowed to flow over the surface.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
AMUSEM ENTS,
"MOnte CristO,o

"Monte Cristo'' will be the attraction at the opera house Monday evening, and is certain to meet with a hearty recep- tion. It is strong play and IS in the hands of very fine company, headed by James O'Neill. The readers of the DEMOCRAT are too well versed in mat ters dramatic to need an introduction to Mir O'Neill, who is identified with Monte Cristo" as Booth is with ''Ham- let" or Jefferson with Rip Van Win. kle."
 ''The Witch.
 Tonight at the opera house will be performed play that has excited un. usual interest in dramatic and literary circles. It is the celebrated colonial play, "The Witch," founded on the Salem witchcraft panic. Not the least interesting feature of it is the intro duction of scenery showing historic To- calities in old Salem. Ill the second ac on the left of the stage may be seen the | old Waller house. In the center, neal the shore, is that of Philip English, Salem merchant who was accused O. | witchcraft and imprisoned, but man aged to make his escape. Next to i stands the house of Rev Mir Paris | where the witchcraft deIusions first oc cured, while on the right is a represent ation of the dwelling of the unfortunat | Rebecca Nurse, who was hanged ol Gallows hill as a witch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
GAME LAWS,
statute Provisions for the Season Now
 About to Open.

statute Provisions for the Season Now
 About to Open.
 Game Warden A. c. Collins of Hart ford has prepared the following con densed abstract of the state game law 8 to answer the questions that are con tinually being received.
 It Is only lawful to kill ruffied grouse (partridge), quail and woodcock from October 1 to January 1. Nests and eggs of the above are protected by law.
 The trapping or sharing of ruffled grouse, quail and woodcock is only al lowed on owners Cor occupants under Iease) grounds. The sale of trapped or shared ruffied grouse, quail or woodcock is illegal except by the owner or oc- cupant under lease of the lands where the birds were trapped or shared.
 It is unlawful to have in possession for any purpose, ,any dead rutf1ed grouse, quail, woodcOck or gray squirrel, from i January 1 to October 1.
 | Wild ducks, geese and brants may be killed from September 1 to May 1; how ever, these birds can only be shot on the Housatonic river on Tuesdays and Fri days, from October 20 to April 20. 1t is unlawful to have in possession, tC sell or expose for sale, wild ducks geese or brants, from May 1 to Septem- Der 1.
 Shoulder guns or those that can be raised at arms length only, to be used for killing ducks. Shooting ducks at any time, from any vessel propelled by steam or sails, or from any boat or othel structure attached thereto, is forbidden
 Sora rail may be shot from Septembel 1 to January l; and ill Litchfield, New Haven and Fairfield counties, iron August 20 to January 1.
 It is unlawful to shoot, destroy ol capture(except on owners own grounds any robin, nighthawk, whippoorwill cuckoo, kingbird. wakeup (golde1 winged woodpecker), brown thrush (o thrasher). mourning dove, meadow lark Baltimore oriole, cedar bird, ground robin, bobolink, rice bird, yellow bird black bird, humming bird, rose breasted grosbeck, phoebe, kinglet, chickadee nuthatch, wren, creeper, warbler, scar let, tanager, viero, shrike, fycatcher kingtisher or heron, or destroy the nest or eggs of said birds at any time. BalC eagles protected; fine for killing $25.
 Rabbits (no close season), the use O ferrets for their capture is forbidden except on owners grounds.
 It IS illegal either to hunt or shoot ol Sunday at any time, or even to have tn implements for shooting in the open air
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
Bridgeport Police Muddle.

The office of chief-of- police of Bridge port is to be abolished September IT, the aldermen having reaffirmed their former action. Chief Rylands's son has, as a taxpayer, secured temporary injunc tion restraining the city from paying Officer Murphy, who was suspended for intoxication, Officer Campana, who gave up his badge, and the four officers who refused to obey Chef RyIands and were suspended. The injunction does not prevent the payment of the other mem- bers of the police force whose names were upon the payroll which was passed by the common council. More than $20O is due each of the patrolmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
PERHAPS FATALLY INJURED.

A Carpenter Employed at Benedict X
 Burnham's the Victim.
 What may prove fatal accident oc- cured at Benedict & Burnham's fac tory yesterday afternoon. James Morri son, carpenter, was at work saving a plank, when it slipped striking him heavily in the left breast. He was re- moved Ito his home on South Wilson street and Dr O'Hara called. He found that the man had sustained serious in iuries. The covering of the left lung IS ruptured. The mans condition this morning was serious, but his friends hope for the best. MT Morrison is a faithful employe of the company and very popular. His shopmates are grieved over the sad accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES.
Weekly Record of Business in Yer.
 Busy State.

Weekly Record of Business in a Very
 Busy State.
 The summary of the Weekly Record for the current week shows an inn provement over the preceding week. Real estate sales are increasing, the bank cIearings have advanced decidedly and business is generally improving. The summary in detail is as follows.
 Real estate sales-New Haven 20, Bridgeport 15, Hartford II, Waterbury 9, Meriden 6, Middletown 3, New Bri- tain 3, Danbury 3, Norwalk &, Ansonia 4, Derby 1, Huntington 1.
 Real estate mortgages Haven $23, ,465, Bridgeport $68, ,845, Hartfol $29, 1864, Waterbury $16,O5O, Meriden SIS, ,57O, Middletown $8,565, New Bri tain SIS, ,250, Danbury $3,950, Norwalk S5, 800, Ansonia $4,43O, Derby $135 Huntington $1 ,0OO.
 The total number of sales this week is 93, as compared with 69 for the pre- ceding week. The total of recorded mortgages is $130,O34, as against S172 625 for the preceding week.
 For the corresponding week of las year New Haven reported IT sales Bridgeport IF, Hartford II, Waterbury g, Meriden 6, New Britain 2, Danbury
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11

Full line of books and supplies for the public schools and St Mary's school, at Martin Bergin's.
 Nathan Carpenter is recovering rapid ly from the operation performed on him at the hospital few days ago.
 James H. MulviIle, the undertaken, is out with handsome new wagon, hav- ing all the latest improvements.
 John M. Taylor, the newly appointed teacher of manual training has written Superintendent Crosby that he will be here in few days. The new course of vocal music known as the National Music course, will be put in practice next week in the schools.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
IN THE POLITICAL SWIM.

The Second Ward Regular Democratic club will meet this evening for the pur- pose of adopting primary ticket, which has been prepared by representatlves
 The Fourth Ward Democratic club will meet at 7:30 tonight, at it's rooms on River street, to report the ticket for the coming primaries. A full attendance is requested.
 The Regular Fourth Ward Democrat ic club will meet in their rooms on Pleasant street at 8 o'clock this evening.
 The First Ward North End Democrat ic club will meet this evening to heal the report of the committee appointed to bring in primary ticket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
TIMELY TOPICS.

The finder of a pocket surgical case will be rewarded by returning the same to this office.
 A reward will be paid for the return of lost fox hound to 2S9 South Main street.
 Bargains in dry goods are to be found at Curran's new store on Bank street.
 Tomorrow will be a special bargain day at B. T. Turner 6 Cos. Prices on several lines of goods will be marked at low tide.
 Fall style of hats at Dennis Hawley's. He is making a speciality of children's $ hats and caps. Brennan has secured the services of the baker who first introduced the famous Waterbury cake, and he will have the cake for sale fresh every day.
 The finder of a watch will be rewarded by returning the same to 39S River street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
MORTALITY RECORD.
Deaths and Funerals of People Vel
 Known Here.

Deaths and Funerals of People Well
 Known Here.
 Mrs Mary Higgins, aged 33 years, died yesterday. The funeral will take place from her late residence, No 67 Bishop street, Saturday, at 8:30 a. m., to the immaculate Conception church.
 Clarenda Morean, aged two months, infant child of Joseph Morean of No 1C Rushton block, died this morning. The funeral took place at 3:3O o'clock this afternoon.
 Sarah Ryan, aged two months, daugh ter of Frank. Ryan, died yesterday. The funeral took place at o'clock to-day.
 Thomas Cronin, aged fifteen months son of Patrick Cronin of No 20 Nortl Leonard street, dIed this morning. Tn, funeral will take place tomorrow at o'clock. Interment at St Joseph's ceme
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
SIAIE RIFLE MAICH.
Regimental Teams to Shoot for tt
 State Prizes. A

State Prizes. Akk The adjutant-general has issued orders for the annual state rifle match of regls mental teams of the National Guard to oe held at such time and place as Gener- al Watson may direct. The quarter naster-general is to issue 1000 rounds of ball ammunition:to each team compet- ing. The prizes are the state silver cup, won Tn 1888 by the First regiment and in 1889 by the Second regiment; a bronze medallion bust of General Grant, won in 1888 by the Second regiment and by the First. regiment in the following year, ;ind bronze statute of Roman soldier, first competed for in 1889 and won by the Third regiment. There was no match last year. A medal will be given to each member of the team winning the first prize.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
$5O.OOO FIRE IN SHELTON.

New Factory of the Rubber Reclaiming
 Company Destroyed.
 SHELTON, Sept 1.-The new factory of the Rubber Reclaiming company was discovered on fire at 2:30 o'clock this morning. The alarm was sounded and the Echo Hose Company responded, but all attempts to save the building failed and it was totally destroyed. The loss is estimated at $50,O0O. and nearly one hundred hands are thrown out of em- ployment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
Selling Vegetables By Weight.

Twenty-Five retail grocers of New Haven have organized the Retail Groc- ers' association. A committee has been appointed to confer with the market men in regard to selling vegetables, eggs, etc, by weighing instead of measure. The grocers favor the idea and it will probably be adopted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
Denies That He Eloued.

WILLIMANT1C, Sept 11.-Alonzo War ren, the farmer who it is alleged eloped with Nellie Gallagher, r year old girl of this place, has returned to town. His wife gave him warm reception and will not forgive him. Warren asserts that he did not elope, but refuses to tell where he has been.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
Reid (. A'.:.,,S''es
 -HoH-- Au.Gnl Dress F3b,iC&
!on

I'o-morr V, Wedhe,l,j morning, we shall pltcc at the dis lOSAl ol the people of Waterbury, an immense col lection of Plain and Fancy Dress Fab rics suitable for fall and winter wear. Of all our departments that of dress goods is perhaps the most prominent because it comprehends so much, and because we have from the first made a speciality thereof. All the latest makes, weaves, colorings and effects are here in abundance, and a leading feature will be the very moderate prices at which we offer the goods.
 We cordially invite inspection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
THIRTEEN YEARS FOR QUINN.

Given Very Heavy Sentence by Judge
 Fenn For Jail Breaking.
 ROCKVILLE, Sept -''Jersey" Quinn, the escaped convict who was captured in Rhode Island yesterday, was to day sentenced to eight years III states prison by Judge Fenn, for jail breaking. Last week Quinn was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal assault. He es- capped the following day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
LOCAL LINES.

Call at W. N. LADD'S for fine-g gr cerie and provisions
 See Curran's adv on third page.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
Death of a Postmaster.

NoRwALK, Sept 11.-John R. Palmer, postmaster at Palmer, died to day, aged Az years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

saE- Secretaries are requested to send in the and to notify us of any changes of regular meet in OiphtS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
IIpHVo'
 Meetings This Evening.

Sheridan Council, K. of 0. Carrollton Council, K. of c. Barcelona Council, K. of 0. Second Advents.
 Local Photo society.
 Endowment rank, K. of P. Townsend lodge, No S9, I. O. o. r. Speedwell lodge. No 10, K. of P. Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St George.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
CONLON BROS. Great Alteration Sale.

the much dreaded alteration, further reductions all
 reduce stock much possible
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-11
BREN N AN

Has at last secured the service of the baker who first introduced the fam ous Waterbury Cake and he will have it hereafter fresh every day.
 His home made bread is a grand success for it is both bread, pie and cake.
 Brennan wants to know when the bakers are to have their picnic, as the butchers have had their day, and he thinks it but right the bakers should have theirs.
 Brennan the Baker,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-25
NO MORE RUNAWAY HORSES.
A Chicagoan Who stops or Starts Hi
Team by electricity.

A ChIcagoan Who stops or Starts His
Team by electricity.
A carriage drawn By pair Of spirited
horses, that dashed through St Clair
street, Chicago. recently, at furious
gallop, made pedestrians halt in anxiety
for the welfare of the one passenger who
tat in the vehicle. No driver was on
the box, and the lines hung slack on the
horses. A block had been traversed
when, for no apparent cause, the plung-
ing horses threw themselves on their
launches and came TO a sudden stand
still. Tie man inside opened the car
riage door, stepped out with smile on
his face. and said: Don't you think it
works pretty well2'
1t was liveryman who claims TO
have invented @press the button elec-
trieal contrivance by which a runaway
team may be stopped instantly. Beneath
the drivers box a two volt dry battery
is located, in the top of which are in-
serted three copper pegs that project
from the ends of the lines. Running
inside the lines are copper wires forming
a circuit through the horses noses by
small polished balls of aluminium which
press lightly against the inner sides of
the noslrils. The circuit is opened and
closed by means Of two buttons, one Of
which can be operated by the driver.
Should he be thrown from his seat be-
fore he can press the button, another
Luton located beneath the seat inside
the carriage can be operated by the
occupant.
In addition to his device for stopping
runaway teams the inventor has made
an electrical stimulator for starting lazy
or balky horses aud giving them style.
This is operated through the lines also,
the current being applied to the horses
sides by copper plates in tile back band.