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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
WRESTLING DOGS.
4 Now Name for the Mountain BeaVe
 Who Whistles Like Man.

A New Name for the Mountain Beaver
 Who Whistles Like . Man.
 One of a party recently returned from a tour in the Olympic Mountains gives the following account of some strange animals discovered there:
 One night we camped near Sentinel Rock, about a mile from the divide. This rock stands boldly out alone. like massive fortress, guarding the en- trance to the valley of the Dungeness.
 Suddenly the mountain sides seemed to be alive with men whistling to one another, when-and one would turn sharp around only to hear another and a shriller whew on the other side; and soon we saw lots of animals, about the size of a fox, with long, bushy tails, rum ming about from rock to rock, metimes lying down, but more often sitting bolt up. erect, like 8 ferret does. We shot a couple of small ones that night and afterwards shot several more larger ones.
 Campbell called them whistling dogs, and declared they were good to eat; but the smell was enough for us. Their odor is peculiar, but not fragrant. They have two long teeth in front like a beaver and feet almost shaped like squirrels feet. believe their right name is mountain beaver. Wherever we wont afterward to the mountains as long as there was grass we saw these whistling dogs, as we got to call them. like to see them; they seemed to make the place cheerful and lively, and were very amusing to watch. In winter they have long burrows under the snow, and their coats get a dark gray; in summer they are yellow. Their skins should make good fur, and think would pay for be. ing trapped in winter months.-What- com (Ore.) Reveille.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
EARLY MORNING FIRES.
Guests In n Boston Hotel Terribly
 Frightened.

Guests In n Boston Hotel Terribly
 Frightened.
 BOSTON, January 9.-There was all most panic at the Crawford house early this morning. At 3:15 o'clock the night clerk discovered the lower part of the building in flames. He rushed through the corridors arous. ing the guests, and all fled for their lives, many of them being only half clad. Arthur Meek of Denver leaped from second story window and was probably fatally injured. The fire was confined to the first floor of the hotel and the loss is not heavy.
 NEW YORK, Jan 9.-The Morgan building, five story structure on Pearl and Stone streets, was consumed by fiji e at an early hour this morning. The janitor and his wife. who had rooms in the upper story, were rescued with great difficulty by the firemen. The loss is S30,0 ,00O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
A FAMOUS CORRESPONDENT.

Traits Of De Blowitz. the French News.
 paper Celebrity.
 Tho late Laurence Oilphant was ac- customed to remark that of all the sins that burdened his conscience and weighed on his most eccentric mind the most grievous in his own eyes was that of having invented" M. de Blowitz. The latter was drifting about in Paris after the Franco German war, when he happened to catch the eye of Mir Oli- phant, at that time French correspond. ent of the London Times, and who was forever on the lookout for queer char acters Although it was-and for the matter of that, still is-beyond the power of M. de BlowitZ to either write or even speak English, yet he succeeded in getting himself appointed first as assistant and then as successor to Mir. Oliphant.
 or Semitic birth, the Asiatic strain in his blood is manifested by truly Oriental talent for the most delicate and supremely artistic embroidery-of facts, even when the ground work is of the thiunest and f1imsiest texture, It Is this art in peculiar combination with an almost unparalleled degree of cosmo- politanism that has raised him to the pinnacle of the profession of newspaper correspondents. His knowledge of men and things is unrivaled, and as his con- science and principles are of the most delightfully."- elastic nature, it is but seldom that he is hampered thereby in imparting to the world both what he knows and what he invents Both. however, are so artistically blended that it is impossible to discover where one ends and the other begins.-N. Y. TrihIne
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
SOCIETY GArHERINes. :
Many Interesting Celebrations Held
 Last NIGhtsa

Many interesting C0leOrntlOhs noi~
 Last NIGhts
 District Deputy George V. Gooding installed the newly elected officers or Court Shields, A. O. F. of A., last night. At the conclusion of the exer- cises an entertainment consisting Of singing, speech making, recitations, etc, was indulged in by all the members. All were in for fun and no one was dis appointed.
 A banquet and entertainment was held by the Waterbury council, c. B. L., in Carrollton council hall last night. Nearly every member was present and a pleasant half night was spent ill feast ing, speech making and singing. At the next meeting of the council the new officers will be installed.
 At the meeting of Ansantawae en- campment, I. O. O. F., last night. the officers were installed by District Deputy G. A. Lemon, Grand High Priest, G. D. Wedge and Grand Junior Warden A. O. North, all of Thomastou, assisted by Grand Senior Warden Dennis Ha wiley Grand Scribe Ira c. Moore and Grand | Treasurer D. NJ. Davis of this city. At the meeting of Tunxis tribe, l. O. R. NJ, last night. the great chiefs were raised up by Great Sachem Clark anC Great Prophet Jackson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
THE RAILROADS.
Report of the Commissioners fer the
 Past Year.

Report of the Commissioners for the
 Past Year.
 The report of the railroad commits sionors for 1890 has been sent to the governor. It notes that there was no building of new roads and that the year was n successful one for most of the roads. The total capital stock has in creased from $64, ,703 ,55S to $70, ,4O4, ,1OS, the largest item being $3,100, 900 in the New York, New Haven X Hartford. The indebtedness has increased from ss53, ,96O to S41 ,533, ,723. The stock issue averages $46,72 per mile and ranges from $12,397 to $131 ACT. The gross earnings were. $22, ,29S ,S32, as against SIS, 9,4S6, SIS the previous year ,an increase of 14.43 per cent. Of this increase, however, about one-half is only ap- parent: sand arises from certain roads now operating other lines.
 E IThe operating expenses show an in. crease of .$1 ,539, 1l2. The per cent of operating expenses to-. gross earnings 66. AS, being .l.SS less than in the pre- ceding year.
 The number of passengers carried was 2S I'll ,44S, an increase leaving out newly leased lines, of about 5.77 per cent. The tons of freight carried were 9,904, 197, an increase under the same exception of org per cent. The passenger revenue was S1O, ,949,6 ,670. The train mileage was IT ,422, ,665, an increase of 15.59 per cent.
 During the year thirty-six passengers were injured, six fatally. Of these, all but five were injured through their own lack of care, and one-half getting on or off moving trains. Of the employees 3S5 were injured, twenty-nine fatally. Of the injured 264 were trainmen. Ot trespassers IA were injured, of whom sixty-nine were killed. Thirty one per sons were injured at highway crossings, eleven fatally.
 The report insists again on the i'm portanee of train brakes and automatic couplers, discusses the danger of grade crossings and the efforts made to lesser thair number
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
TIMELY TOPICS.

Ryan & FitznAurice to-day announce that all their winter footwear is for sale at cost price. They make Q speciality of straight shoes for gentlemen. Sole leather % cents pound.
 A few ranges and stoves at F. B. Fields will be closed out at low prices if taken at once. Some genuine bargains are offered.
 It is a little early for spring dress goods, but Reid & Hughes wish to make sn early start and have placed on sale a lot of black and colored mohair in new spring shades. at the very low price of 25 cents yard. Call and see them.
 TAe annual meeting of the board of trade will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
 JIM. Burrall & Go have placed on sale the plush parlor furniture damaged by water few days ago. The goods must ba sold. Rare bargains are offered.
 For the next ten days Hawley the hat ter and furrier will dispose of the bal ance of his furs at an actual discount of from 90 to 30 per cent. Read the prices he quotes and call and examine the goods whether you intend buying or not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Grade Crossing Accident Heste rday
 in Hartford.

Grade Crossing Accident Ieste rday
 in Hartford.
 An accident occurred near the Wind sor street crossing of the Valley railroad in Hartford, shortly before o'clock yesterday afternoon, which resulted in the death of a horse, more or less injury to a heavy truck sled, and the narrow escape of the driver of the team. Thomas Connors, a teamster, started to drive across the track to reach the Standard Oil company's buildings. Just as he was half way across he heard a whistle and tried to turn around. Be- fore he could do so, however, the north bound valley train came around the sharp curve, and the engine struck the horse with such force as to break his back and smash the shafts of the sled Connors jumped for his life just in time.
 l.. R. Smith of East Haven stepped upon his overcoat as he sprang from a train at the Bridgeport depot yesterday. He fell headlong ts the ground and sus- tained a painful scalp wound, three inches in length. His left wrist was sprained by the fall. The injured man was treated at the Emergency hospital.
 The Hartford freight ran off the track in the cut near Fair street, New Haven, last night about II 80 o'clock, and de- layed all trains on the Northampton road about three hours. The tracks were cleared and traffic resumed about 2:30 a. m,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
TO LIMIT THEIR LIABILITIES.
Papers Filed In the District Court in
 an Interesting Case.

Papers Filed In the District Court in
 an Interesting Case.
 Papers were filed yesterday in the United States district court in the case of the New England Terminal company vs the steam tug, Nj. Vandercsok, by Daniel McWilliams ct al, asking for limitation of their liabilities to the as sessed value of the tug. The case IS one of marine libel for salvage. On Novem- Der 8, 1890, the propellers Intrepid and Express, owned by the New England Terminal company, found the tug M: Vandercook with large tow of canal boats, barges and chunckers aground and in bad position. The tug was disabled and a high sea was running. With great difficulty and some risk the two steamers finally managed to get the tug and her tow out of the scrape and into quiet water. On November 2S the Terminal company ill behalf of the offi- cers and crews of their two steamers, brought suit against the tug and her to " for salvage. The owners of the tug now file these papers, asking that their liability for salvage be limited to the value of the tug.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
AAusEMENrs.
"rhs County Fair.''

1.-The County Fair" will be the at- traction at the opera house next Mon day and Tuesday evenings. Three horses are used in the running horse race, and will run neck and neck for one minute in constant view of the au- dience. The scene is conceded by the New York Press to be the most exciting ever put on local stage.
 Ullie Akerstrom.
 Ullie Akerstrom was greeted by a geod-sized audience at the opera house last night and gave an excellent enter tainment. To night "A Little Busy body" one of the best plays in Miss Akerstrom's repertoire, will be pre- sented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
school Building on Fire.

Fire was discovered in the laboratory of the Bridgeport High school while school was in session yesterday after noon. When Janitor Ginand smellod the fire he unlocked the door of the laboratory and cloud of smoke forced him back. He closed the door and inn mediately informed Principal Bartley, who notified tho teachers of each room. Many of the pupils realized the cause when they were told to pass out of the building as quickly as possible, but they conducted themselves in . commendable manner. Great excitement prevailed on Congress street and big crowd sur rounded the structure. The damage did not exceed $200.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
Death Sentences in Litohheld County.

Death sentences in Litchfield County.
 There have been several death sem tences in Litchield county within the last fifty years. O. P. Peck, long in charge of the jail, gives the following : Manassas, Calhoun and Balcomb were sentenced to death in 1S49, for the mur- der of Barnabas White, in Colebrook. Their sentences were commuted to i'm prisonment for life. Balcomb died ln prison. Manassas and Calhoun were pardoned. One Hall was sentenced to death for the murder of Mrs Wood, in Warren, commuted to life imprison. ment. William H. Green was sentenced to be hung for the murder of his wife. in Cornwall, but got new trial, sen. fenced for life imprisonment, and died in prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
MERwIN AND MORRIS.

How They Take she Novel Situation
 in the Nutmeg State.
 Apropos of the political excitement now prevailing, time when all eyes in the state are centered in Hartford and SO much public interest felt as to what will be the result of the present guber- material contest, is glance at the rival candidates themselves. They were both busy az usual with their daily oecupa- tlons Tuesday, the opening day of the legislature. Neither evidently allows the situation, with all its possibilities, to worry him a great deal. They were both, however, up in Hartford yesterday and were surrounded by their friends all day, each receiving glowing predictions of success,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
Reid & Hughes 04-1OO Bank St., Waterbury.
Ru1LnING AND LOAN.
Delegates From several Association
 Meet in New Haven.

U0IeKUIVp CN'N
 Meet in New Haven.
 Representatives of building and loan associatious in Norwalk, Bridgeport, Middletown, Hartford and New Haven met in the latter city last evening for the purpose of taking action to secure enactment of law under which associ' ations which wish may obtain charters. A vote was passed requesting each asso' citation to select one man to represent 1t, in a committee which will meet in Hartford on January 2l, for the purpose of drafting law which the legislature will be asked to pass. Mir Brill, repre- sentinS the Hartford association, read a a law under which the associations in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have worked successfully. This law, with perhaps few minor amendments and changes, will probably be adopted by the committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
wnI Ferfait uin n.na-

Peter J. McNernsy, the former sscro- tary of Court Andrew Jackson, A. O. F., of New Haven, who is charged with forging his fathers name to bond, has not yet turned up at the superior court TOT sentence. State Attorney Doolittle thinks McNerney will forfeit his bond of &1OO. on which County Commissioner Durham is surety,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
lous of Q Schooner Feared.

Nothing has yet been heard from the schooner Mabel Thomas, since she left Ferdinand, Fla, SIX weeks ago with 261 ,OOO feet of lumber for A. J. Boards Icy & Son of Bridgeport, and it is feared she ia either lost or has been driven out to sea by the severe storms she must have encountered. The vessel with her consignment was due four weeks ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09

ROCKVILLE, January 9.-The first day of she Connecticut Central Poultry show exhibit closed with success after . large number of visitors had inspected the oxhibition. A number of the visitors pronounced the show equal to the great Springfield exhibition. The exhibition will bo a great success. This evening the managers will entertain the visiting exhibitors with . banquet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
Frank Reed AcouIt,.a

NORWICH. January 9.-Farnk Reed alias Ross, who was arrested last May for the theft of horse and carria Ee from David Krause, was acquitted to. day after being on trial three days. Reed has been in jail waiting for trial since
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
su,a,de at Nevtown.

BRIDGEPORT, Jan 9.-Albert Turner, a prominent farmer and cattle dealer, of Newtown, committed suicide last night by hanging in his barn. Domestic troubles and ill health temporarily de- ranged his mind. He was quite wealthy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
LOCAL LINES.

You can buy flour of any kind at LADD'S cheaper than any other place in Conn.
 repaired. Lake, Strobel q Ce, Warranted,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
Reid & Hughes Spring
 Dress
 Goods.

It may seem prem ature to speak of spring Dress goods, with the merry sleigh bells jingling, and the ther- mometor at zero, but we have an irresistible bargain and must tell you about it. It is q 31 piece lot of Black and Colored Mohair, in all the staple and new spring shades, A inches wide, elegant goods, and only aoc yard. They are worth 4ac yard if they are worth a cent.
 You say, impossible Well Gall and see them, and if that is not con venient let us know and we will mai you samples
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09

Hoavy Dry Goods Failure.
 NoRwALK, Jan 9.-James s. Ambler, the leading dry goods dealer of this city, made an assignment to-day. Liabilities very heavy; assets snail. ..s !.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-09
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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1891-09-03
To DETECT ALITM.
How to Become a Saint.

The Sicilian peasantry ore very de-
vout and very superstitious. In sea-
son OF trouble they will make vowa
which can be paid only by the great
est physical suffering, but at the given
time they always perform them, what
ever may be the cost. A favorite
pledge is to make the pilgrimage OF the
madonna of the Chain" To do this
the devotees strip their shoulders and
legs and pierce the skin with dozens OF
sharp, tiny points fastened in pieces
of pithy wood. Then they march in
procession for q distance offour miles,
their bodies covered with blood from
the wounds. Occasionally one of the
fanatics dies before the chaple isreach-
ed, but this does not diminish the
popularity of the practice.-Kate
Fields Washington.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1891-09-03
A Successful Man.

One of the brightest advertising
men in Chicago made his rise through
the fall ofanother. twas some years
ago when as mere boy he was
tramping the streets of Chicago in
search ofany sort of q job which of
fered. His last nickel had gone for
food. and one afternoon he was walk
ing through q down town alley, tired
and disgusted. Happening togIance
upward lie saw boy leaning out Of
window. In a moment the boy lost
his balance and fell to the ground
with the customary dull, sickening
thud. The discouraged man hasten
ed to the boys side and discovered
that death had been instantaneous.
Looking up at the open window from
which he had fallen he man counted
the stories and then sought the stair
way near by. Mounting the stairs
he dashed into the EDITORS room, for
it was the office of The Prairie Farm
err, and blurted out: "Do you want
boy?" Looking up in surprise the
editor answered, mo. we have q
boy" Then the man said, "l'll bet
you haven't-your boy just fell from
the window and is dead. / want his
place." Investigation found that
the man was right, and he was en-
gaged for his pushing way. Since
then he has risen by degrees and
made money, and very few of his
friends know how he gained his place.
Chicago Herald.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1891-09-03
HE COWED THE AUDIENCE.

An Actor VINO Was Kissed Removes
His Mask and Cries for Revenge.
'Tis seldom that an actor is Missed,
but recently the patience OF an Albany
audience gave way, and the soul-stlr-
ring efforts of two mediocre actors not
long-since received well-merited Kisses,
according to the Argus of that city.
For a moment the artists were dumb,
then one of them, advancing to the
footlights, said in tremulous tones:
"Friends, Pm sorry. We've done the
best we could to amuse you. We've
thrown ourselves about the stage and
worked hard, and is this the re-
turn we get?" He stopped for a NOM
ent. Then his anger and resentment
overmastered him. "This is the first
time" said he, in ringing tone, "that
the American Macks have ever been
Missed. I'm sorry that you show such
little courtesy to fellow man, but If
there is any one amongyou," he cried,
tearing off the beard and wig, reveal
ing the close cropped head and square
Jaws of a prize fighter, ''who wishes to
back up what he did let him step up
here"
The nerve of the man captured the
audience. Those who had Missed him
now cheered and applauded. They
admired the pluck of the man. The
applause emboIdened him, and as he
threw aside his coat he called again
for any personin the audience to meet
him, but hemust have parting shot,
and as he turned to leave the stage he
yelled: eff any of you want to see me
after the performance is over you will
find me at the entrance!" But no one
saw him. His brutality captured
more applause than his acting.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1891-09-03
FAMOUS FOR AN HOUR.
A Case OF Mistaken Identity Makes
a Man Famous,

A Case OF Mistaken Identity Makes
aMan Famous.
It is not often that q nonentity is
mistaken for q notability for several
days. Yet that is what happened
quite recently at small watering
place in upper Austria. All OF O.
sudden the town was convulsed with
the delightful intelligence that Girardi,
the famous Viennese comedian, was
in it's midst. A charity concert was
in process of organization, and forth
with a deputation waited on the great
man to solicie his assistance. 1t was
graciously accorded and the deputies
withdrew in high feather, one OF them
remarklng how strange was that
an actor should have so fine q beard.
"Why, don't you know" replied an
omniscient colleague, chat actors
always let their boards grow in the
holidays?" On the eventful night the
concert room was packed to sutfoca-
ton and a vigorous round Ofapplause
greeted the appearance OF the famous
actor. What followed may best be
described in the words of the Vienna
News: "Instead of the excruciating
funny song expected by the public
Herr Girardi began a sentimental
ditty in very hoarse tone of voice.
This rather astonished the audience
at first, but they rapidly came to the
conclusion that it must be q tirst.rate
imitation of some opera singer. The
object of the mimicry they did not
know but they roared with laughter
all the same.'' Girardi was encored
and sang n romantic Italian aria,
and once more the audience was con-
vulsed at the subtelty OF the imitation.
Next morning it happened that the
official visitors list was published,
from perusal of which it appeared
that, barring a certain Samuel Girardi,
described as ''merchant," nobody Of
that name was stopping in the town.
The actors name being Alexander,
the extent of the blunder was soon
apparent.-London Globe.