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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-08

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
ANOTHER RAILROAD VICTIM.
Conductor Richard Costello of the Ne
 England Crushed to Death.

Conductor Richard Costello of the New
 England Crushed to Death.
 Richard Costello of this city, con- ductor on the New England road, was killed by the cars at New Britain, shortly before 8 o'clock this morning.
 Costello was conductor on a local freight running between this city and East Hartford. He was returning from East Hartford and while assisting in making up his train went between two freight cars to pull a coupling pin. His foot was caught in a frog and he fell and was crushed to death. His neck and one arm were broken and his body was badly crushed.
 The remains were brought to this city on the 12 o'clock train. Costello was 40 years of age and had been in the employ of the road for many years. He was for time yardmaster in this city, being appointed a local freight con, ductor on May 1, He leaves wife and three children, who live on Grove street. His parents live in Windsor Locks. PRETTY WORK BY THE FIRE LADDiES Last Nights Blaze in the Livery Stable
 District.
 The efficiency of the local fire de- partment was never more clearly de- IIldII ldSU IlISuCs anu "IIdI threatened to be destructive conflagra- tion was so successfully handled that the total loss will hardly exceed $500.
 Shortly after 8:30 o'clock Tommy Weston, who is employed at P. E. D.. McLean's livery stable on Brook street, discovered blaze in the upper story of the barn, and almost immediately big sheet of flame burst through the GU pola. Weston ran to No 2's engine house and notified them of the fire; someone else sent in a private alarm to the Phoenix company, while Officer Brickle ran to the nearest box and sounded the alarm.
 The companies promptly responded in few minutes six streams of water were playing on the burning building. The horses and wagons were safely removed and in less than half an hour the fire was completely under control. The barns of E. H. Gagain and C.. H. Camp adjoin McLean's stable aud but for the quick work of the firemen nothing could save the whole district from de- struction. MT Mclean loses hay, straw and grain valued at $400; partly in sured. The loss upon the building is slight.
 The members of Hook and Ladder Go No 1, had to stay long after the recall was sent in and toss the hay and straw into the yard. Two streams were also kept on the hay which in several places was found burning. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
FIRE DEPARTMENT supPLIEs

Ordered Purchased On Recommends
 tion of Chief Snagg.
 At the meeting of the fire board last night, upon recommendation of Chief Snagg it was voted that the following supplies be purchased: Four new mat tresses and bed clothing for the Brass City Hose company's sleeping room; a new heating apparatus for the Rose Hill hose house; one dozen rubber coats for the department; two dozen keys for the fire alarm boxes. It was also voted to have repaired the conductors at No 3's house.
 Commissioner Connolly and Hart were appointed a committee to look into the matter of new heating apparatus for Nos and 6.
 Edward O'Brien of 82 North Elm street, appeared before the board and asked tho board for some compensation for damage to his property by the fire department at the recent fire in that vicinity. Commissioner Hart was ap- pointed a committee of one to look into the matter and report at the next meet ing of the board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Mary Hartley cashier at Browns dry goods store in New Haven, is visit ing her cousin, Miss Kate Collins of Railroad Hill street.
 John F. Fitzpatrick of St Paul, Minn, is visiting his parents MT and Mrs John Fitzpatrick of South Main street. MT Fitzpatrick, who was formerly assistant librarian of the Bronson library, has built up an extensive law practice in the west.
 F. S. Grant of Butte City, Mont, who has been visiting in this city, left this morning for Philadelphia.
 Mrs Michael Horan of Baldwin, street and Mrs Grant of Union City, will sail for Europe this afternoon.
 Miss Lizzie Fuller is spending her vacation at Worcester, Mass.
 Miss Annie Slater of Torrington is visiting in town.
 Michael Woods sails tomorrow for Ireland, where he will remain several months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Burrell has made a good impression among the New York players.
 No pitcher in the country has given so few bases on balls as Buffinton.
 The Clevelanders say that Denny can still play third base little better than any body else in the country. He is batting well, too.
 A race between James LOngworths "George L" and M. E. Keeley's "Dude,' D for a purse of $1O0, will be held on the Driving park Friday afternoon. Much money has been wagered on the result.
 Terrier of the Terre Haute team has caught in GA consecutive games.
 Anson has finally been led to remark that the league race is the prettiest he ever saw; that it is still a long way home, and he is not by any means sure of the championship.
 The New York papers are calling for Ewing to play first base, as Connor has not been batting we'll of late, and the team is in need of a competent field captain. The Gothamites are really getting desperate.
 The Columbus club has released Will liam J. Kuehne, third baseman. Con- nelly, late of the Omaha club, will fill the position permanently.
 Tom Burns of the Chicagos was of fered $3, 800 to captain and manage the Pittsburgs, but he refused the position.
 The first heat of the 2:29 class in the grand circuit races at Buffalo, resulted as follows: Hattie Pilot H, third; s:1S pacing class, fir t heat: Sciota Girl, first; Monarch, second and Monkey Rolla, third. Time 2164
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
TIMELY TOPICS

O'Brien Brothers, the Baldwin and Bishop street bakers, have something to say to-day that will be of interest to housekeepers. Among the specialties they offer are tea biscuit, fancy sugar cookies, sponge cakes and pork cake. Call and see them.
 The stock of Peter KelIy's bankrupt estate, consisting of horses, carriages, etc, will be sold at public auction at 8 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
 Reid 6 Hughes have made another deep cut on parasols. The stock must be sold. Read their prices if you are interested in such goods.
 Damon & Shippy are offering a spe- ciaI line of Dongola oxfords at $1.25 a pair. The shoe is made to their order from high grade of dongola.
 J. Goldberg, the Grand street tailor, has just received a full line of fali goods. His work is strictly first class and prices low. Cleaning and repair ing neatIy done.
 L. F. Hasse, 149 Bank street, has re- gently purchased, at an exceptionally low figure, the retail stock of the New York Wall Paper Co. He will give his customers the benefit of the low prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
GERMAN SINGING SOCIETIES.
The Coming SaenGerfest in Seymour ant
 What it May Result in.

The Coming Saengerfest in Seymour and
 What it May Result in.
 The German singing societies of the state are to have a kind of informal saengerfest at Seymour August 24, and although nothing has been said as to the object of the meeting, further than it is for a regular ''good time," very proba- bly-and leading members of the so- cieties in New Haven say that it is quite possible-the question of organizing a new saengerbund will be discussed at this meeting. The old saengerbund has been rapidly depleted in numbers lately by reason of varions secessions for one cause and another, most of which dated from the trouble following the alleged illegality in the awarding of tho prize at the last meet. There is talk of forming new bund that shall be New Eng land body instead of including only the state of Connecticut. Such plan has been under consideration for some time, and as the time now seems ripe for it's development, some action will very pro- bably be taken on it at the meet at Sey-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.

The Body of an Unknown Man Found
 in the Pennington River.
 The body of man was found floating near the shore in the Pennington river at Windsor, yes terday. The body was entirely naked with the exception of a pair of shoes, newly soled, and shreds of cloth from his pantaloons around the ankles. The body had probably been in the water six months, and is thought by some to be that of man named Fox, who disappeared from Poquonock last January. The body is that of a middle aged man with sandy whiskers streaked with gray and one front tooth missing. The selectmen and medical examiner were notified and the body was removed to the morgue, where it awaits identii- cation.
 Thomas Callaghan of 1855 Coleman street, Bridgeport, met with painful accident in the plush factory in that city yesterday morning. While at work with buzz saw the thumb of his left hand was cut off and his index finger was nearly cut off. Only short time ago he fell from building in that city and dislocated his shoulder.
 Carl Baxter, aged 12 years, was drowned at Long Beach, Madison, yes terday. He went swimming with his brother aIlu another laO. The three leTt the water, but Carl changing his mind said he was going to have one more swim and re-entered the water He.was seized with cramps and sank out of sight.
 Lottie Winslow, a dissipated woman, living at a disreputable resort at 197 State street, Hartford, took six quarter. grain morphine pills ye"terday after noon. One-third of that dose is con- sidered fatal, but the woman was alive last night with good chance of pulling through safely.
 Peter Legros, who, few months ago deserted his wife and four children in Baltic and eloped to Canada with Sarah Stone, committed suicide at Joliet, Can ada, Wednesday.
 T. A. Smith, brakeman on the Con. necticut River branch of the Consoli dated road, was injured at Say brook yesterday morning. The car on which he was braking jumped the track anG threw him to the ground, breaking his wrist and his arm above the elbow. Ht will be disabled for at least ten weeks. William Mulcahy of Hartford, stevedore, had several riEs broken by { falling bucket of coal which he was as sisting in unloading from barge thi | morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
Kelly Says No!


 To the sugar jobbers of New England. Our sugar schedule must not be any higher than that of Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford, which make Sc per hundred in these cities, while Waterbury Igrocerymen are compelled to pay 13 cents per hundred, thus increasing the price of sugar to the consumers. Kelly is wholesaler and he is going to give the people of this city their sugar at the same price the people of Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford get it. He buy in carload lots paying cents per hundred freight, the same as the wholesale dealers in the above cities who make the grocerymen in this city pay IS cents, and so increasing the cost of sugar to the consumers.
 Kelly's wholesale prices are $4.46, while the New England jobbers ask $4.51 and still some grocerymen will buy of the New England jobbers.
 FLOUR QUOTATIONS. Niagara Falls $6.05, Pillsbury's Best $5. 90, Washburn's 5.90, Christians 5.90, James, 5.90, White Loaf 5.90
 St. Louis $5.25.
 ~ Buy Kelly's New England Bread and you will never bake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
A few mild cases of la grippe are re-

A few mild cases of la grippe are re- ported.
 The general committee of the Forest CTS field day met last night and ap- pointed E. B. Hardie. w. J. Colloty and Thomas Prior marshals of the pa rade.
 The sum of money found by Clara Brzezinski and advertised in the papers yesterday, has been returned to the owner, who read the advertisement in the DEMOCRAT.
 An Italian laborer i'll the employ of the Consolidated railroad at Southport was badly injured yesterday morning by the turning crank of derrick. He was unconscious for long time, and an ugly wound was made in his head and face
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
MORTALITY RECORD.

Deaths and Funerals of People We'll
 Known Here.
 The funeral of the late Andrew Murtha will be held at o'clock to-mor- row to the church of the Immaculate Conception.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Johnson was held to St Patrick's church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The pail bearers were: Patrick Lawlor, John Lawlor, Patrick McEvoy, Daniel Camp bell, John Kenny and James Hennessy.
 Mrs Mary J. Wallace, wife of Charles E. Wallace, died at her home on Wal nut street last evening, after lingering illness. The funeral will take place Wednesday, at 3:30 p. m. to the church of the Immaculate Conception.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
LOCAL LINES.

Call at W. N..LADD's for fine groceries and provisioDA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
Alliance Men in Clover.

LINCOLN, Neb, Aug 1.-The republi cans are panic stricken. Governor Thay- CT is attending the G. A. R. convention in Detroit and Lieutenant Governor Majors cannot be found. The alliance president of tho senate has declared his intention of running things to suit him self. Telegrams have been sent to Gov ernor Thayer calling him home at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
Collision at West Haven.

NEW HAVEN, August 4.-The local express from New York, due here at 1O:15, ran into freight train at West Haven to-day. The engine and bag gage car were derailed, but no one was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04
Mistaken Identity.

NORTH HAVEN, Aug At is now be- lieved that the girl who was found murdered at Glendale, L. I, did not be- long here. No one answering to the description of the dead girl is known here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-04

Sexton Owen Shields reports that there were eighty-Oeven interments in St Joseph's cemetery during the month of July, forty-six being under one year of age and fourteen under three years. With the single exception of July 1887, when there were eighty-eight inter ments, the record of the month just 1887, was another fatal month, sixty new graves being opened in the ceme- tery.
 An interesting scrap, between two young men named Holmes and Lowe respectively, took place on Cherry street about 1 o'clock this afternoon. The men engaged in heated discussion over a young lady. Lowe wanted to fight and Holmes gave him a goSd op- portunity to show what kind of stuff was in him. During the fight Lowe fell off the sidewalk striking upon the curb and cutting deep gash in the back of his head. The blood flowed freely and large crowd gathered. The injured man was taken to Dr Lopezs office, where his wound was dressed. He threatened to have Holmes arrested.
 Otto Jacoby, an Ansonia barber, has quite curiosity. It is a skull of some animal, but what kind few can tell. From all appearances it must be that of a monster snapping turtle that at some time in the past made his home in the Naugatuck river, for MT Jacoby found it under his shop where it was deposited during one of the last spring freshets. The skull bones are very white and at the same time are very thick and heavy. The length of the skull is five inches, breadth four inches, length of under jaw three and one-half inches, breadth of same where it connects with the head three inches, which measurements go to show that it was a much larger turtle than is found in this vicinity at present.
 What might have been fatal accident occurred at the yard of the American Suspender Go shortly before nine o'clock this morning. For some time workmen have been engaged building a wall at the rear of the company's property, using a derrick to hoist stone. Many people watched the progress of the work and among the number this morning was Fred Fox of New Haven. In some manner part of-the derrick gave way, and falling struck Fox, knocking him down. He was removed to Dr Axtelle's office where an examination was made. The skin on the left arm and leg was torn, and the man was somewhat bruised, but fortunately he escaped serious in- juries. He was removed to tEe home If friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-21
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Suicide of "a Brother-in-Law of the Late
Major Kinney.

Suicide of "a Brother-in-Law of the Late
Major Kinney.
George Steele Thompson, jr. a brother
in-law of the late Major j. G. Kinney of
Hartford, committed suicide yesterday
afternoon at the United States Hotel,
New York, by shooting himself twice,
once in each temple, with 80 calibre
revolver. He had securely fastened the
door to his room and access was gained
by means of ladder. He lay on the
bed dead. The pillows and bed clothes
were covered with blood. Mr. Thomson
went to the hotel on June %, and regis
tered from Hartford. Mrs Kinney has
lost her father, mother, husband and
three other relatives, besides the one
who shot himself yesterday, during the
was 81 years old and was mate on the
tramp ship City of Philadelphia, which
traded between New York and Pacific
coast ports.
One of the force of laborers employed
in the rebuilding of Castle Ronald, in
Newtown, which was partly destroyed
by fire about year ago, has been in re-
ceipt during the past few days of
threatening communications purporting
to come from band of local White
Caps.
Peter Cooney of New Haven, aged 81,
fell under train on the Berlin branch
road at New Britain, this morning. His
right foet was so badly crushed that it
had to be amputated. Cooney was re-
moved to the New Haven hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-21
ApPoINTMEMr OF TEACHERS
Made at a Meeting of the Board This
Afternoon.

Made at Meeting of the Board This
Afternoon.
The adjourned meeting of the board
of education was called to order by
Chairman Mcdonald at o'clock this
afternoon.
A letter was read from Miss Mary
Cass, declining the position of teacher
in the High school, to which she was
appointed, on the grounds of i'll health,
she wishing to retain her old position.
The matter was thoroughly discussed.
Several of the members desired to have
the matter laid on the table. Father
Mulcahy made motion declaring the
position vacant. The Rev Mr. Micou
offered an amendment that Miss Cass
and Miss Arthur exchange places, Miss
Cass retaining her old place in the Clay
street school. The amendment was
carried.
E. o. Hovey was re appointed to his
old position in the High school build
ing.
Miss NJ. Croft was also re-appointed to
her old position.
Miss Carrie L. Ernesty was real
pointed teacher of German for the next
| term.
The matter of appointing principal
of the Porter street school then came up
and the question whether male or fe-
male principal should be appointed was
discussed at length. 1t was finally de-
cided to appoint female principal, the
vote being as follows: For male teach
err, Rev j. A. Mulcahy, DR. j. F. Hayes
for female teacher, Rev Mr. Micou,
Messrs Root, Webster and Henderson.
Upon motion Of Father Mulcahy Miss
Anna M. Carter, principal of the inter
mediate room in the Bank street school,
was appointed principal of the Porter
street school.
Miss Ella F. Maher, who was assistant
principal to NJ. J. Michigan at the Porter
street school, was appointed his assist
ant at the Bank street school.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-21
FOUL SMELLING SEWERS.
Careless Manner in Which the Wells are
Cleaned Out.

Cleaned Out.
There is room for improvement in the
manner in which the sewer basins are
cleaned out. In the first place the work
should be done at night, or at least in
the early morning hours, before the heat
of the sun strikes the foul mass.
Some time when you are passing
where men are at work cleaning out a
sewer well juot watch the way in which
it is done. You will see three men with
a couple of pals bailing the water out
They will build an embankment of dirt
near the mouth of the well and
then proceed to throw the foul
smelling water in the gutter. This done
they will throw out the water and
sand which is carted away The en-
bankment is then broken and the same
foul smelling water which only a few
hours before had been bailed out is al
lowed to flow right into the we'll again.
What ought to be done is for the men
to carry line of hose. Clean the wells
out thoroughly and then attach the hose
to the nearest hydrant and let fresh
water flow in. This is the system in
many large cities and it gives excellent
satisfaction.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-21
POLICE COURT.
What Was Done With the Prisoners
This Morning.

What Was Done With the Prisoners
This Morning.
James Mclaughlin, who hailed from
Southington, and John Roberts of Meri-
den, drank toe much Brass City wine
yesterday and the police took them in.
Both were allowed to go home free of
charge.
Bernard Dressed was charged with
assault on Annie Cohen. The assault
took place on May goth and Dressed has
been absent from the city since that
time. The Cohens lived in Dressel's
house, and the plaintiff claimed that
Dressed had struck her on the arm with
piece of iron and she was compelled
to see a doctor. Dressed said he was
first struck by the woman with a stick
of wood and he retaliated with a
piece of wire which he had in his hand.
Judge Bradstreet imposed a fine of 81
and costs. An appeal was taken under
500 bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-21
100000 in Her Own Right.

Within few days young lady, born
and reared in Hartford, will come into a
property that will make her, perhaps
the richest unmarried woman in Con
necticut. A number of years ago Solo
mon A. Porter died, leaving very
valuable estate, which. by the terms of
two children, both daughters, when
each had attained the age of 25 years.
The elder daughter. Mrs Valentine of
New York, was given her portion of the
estate several years ago, and some day
this week the younger daughter, Harriet
Porter, will be given her portion as she
recently reached the age of 25 years.
The Security company of Hartford was
by the will made curator, and the treas
urer of that company will report to
Judge Freeman of the probate court
that he has over $500, 200 to pay over to
Miss Porter.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-21
MORTALITY REcoRn.
Deaths and Funerals of People Wei
Known Here.

Deaths and Funerals of People Well
Known Here.
Mrs Bridget Dunn, aged sc years, died
last night at the home of her broth er,
Michael Hutchinson, 1852 Charles street.
The funeral will take place to st
Patrick's church at o'clock Thursday
morning. The remains will be taken to
New Haven for burial.
The remains of Mrs Sarah A Gilbert,
who died in the hospital yerterday,
were taken to Meriden this morning for
burial.
Carl, aged months, the infant son of
Carl Chemitz, died last night. The
burial will be from the family residence
at Town Plot tomorrow afternoon.
The funeral of the late Edward
McGuo will take place to st Patrick
church at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
John, aged seven months, infant son
of John Bissenden, died this morning.
The burial will be from the family resi-
dence on Cassidy street to st Joseph's
cemetery to morrow.
The funeral of Mrs Hannah Duggan
of 572 Baldwin street, will take place at
$50 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.