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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

PLAINFELD, N. j., March IA mad
bulldog ran through the streets this
city yesterday, ad bit two persons and
Earnest Van Zandt had his left arm 10
torn by the brute, and 1t may have to be
amputated, and little Ethel Ellsworth,
granddaughter Of Inventor Charles
Potter, was also terribly lacerated about
the face and arms, A pointer owned by
Jacob Kirkner, valued at $500, was torn
to pieces
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
TREAcAERous souoosR.
1hs Doctor Makes = Sensation In Jail by
Choking His Father.

Inc DOcCOE 0AAk9o = SouBhGAOh IN OAA Oy
Choking His Father.
CHICAGO, March ia sensational
scene was enacted in the cell of DR.. II.
n Scudder, in the County Jail yesterday
afternoon.
His aged father, the Rev. D. R. Scud-
der visited him there. At sight of the IA
miliar face the prisoners countenance
frightened and he came forward and
kissed his father. The later then gave
his son q message Of love from his wife
and said that she was near by and
wanted to See him.
At this the son sprang upon his father
and clutched him by the throat with
fierce energy, and II wAs with the utmost
difficulty that the attendants rescued the
old gentleman from his grasp.
Since his incarceration in Jail DR..
Scudder has refused to eat anything,
saying that there was a plot to poison
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

TRENTON, N. J., March 11.-Ths House
of Assembly has passed the bill which
leRalised the coal combine between the
Reading, New Jersey Central and Lehigh
Valley Railroads. Lobbyists tried hard
to defeat the bill, aud now proclaim that
they will succeed in defeating it in the
Senate. There are now doubts about q
final adjournment, as the lobbyists in
tend to try to prolong the session The
Board of Public Works bill for second
class cities has passed the House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Presi-
dent has denied pardon to Hale Hughes.
of Tenn, sentenced July 20, 1891, to
thirteen months imprisonment for VIC
lation of the internal revenue laws. He
has committed the sentence of Thomas
Mullen, D. c., sentenced Feb. Z, 1891, to
two years imprisonment for larceny, to
expire Nav l, 1892.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

PoRr BYRON, N. Y, March 11.-As a
New York Central engine in charge of
terday afternoon "' one Of the cyIinder s
heads was blown out and Engineer Ben
ner and Head Brakeman Jefferson Davis
alighted for the purpose Of repairing it
temporarily. While they were thus en-
gagged, train 80, east-bound, came along
and struck them, both being instantly
killed Their bodies were taken to Syria
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

PoUaHKEEPsIE, N. Y, March 11.-JOhn
F. Winslow, one Of the leading iron
manufacturers of the State. Is dead at
his home here. He built the Monitor at
his works in Troy, and with Eraatus
Corning and John A Griswold. intro
duced bessemer steel In the United
States. At one time he wGs president
Of the Troy Polytechnic Institute and
Of the Poughkeepsie Bridge Company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

CHICAGO, March 11.-Bishop Brooks, of
Massachusetts, has declined to preside as
Chaplain at the dedication Of the EXPOSE
ton Buildings next October. He thanks
the Committee on Ceremonies for the
honor Of being selected, but says he IL
triennial convention of the Episcopal
Church, October IL.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

RAHwAY, N. J., March 11.-while .
Swede, aged about 80 years of age,
known as Peter, was examining . now
machine placed In the Terra Gotta Works
of Ames & Lyles near Woodbridge, he
was instantly beheaded- He did not
heed the warning given him but ave
minutes before to look out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
Threatened With Tar aud Feathers

NEWARK, N. j., March u.-Certif1cate
holders in the Commercial Enterprise
Co, to the number Of several hundred,
caused considerable excitement here, in
their threats to tar and feather the
managers of the local concern, which is
apparently on its last legs, Paid up
policies have not been paid, and numer-
Gus suits have been instituted again st
the concern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
A Blind Child Murderer.

Rio JANIERo, March lin Serrota,
Bahia, child 8 years old killed another
child of the age of 8 months, inflicting
on it thirteen wounds with knife: The
little murderer is blind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
D,..atissed with tn. Loca,,ou.

NoRwALK, Conn. March II. - The
Greens Farm Depot :of the Consolidated
Railroan was burned yesterday. The
Hre was said to have been the work Of
persons unknown who were dissatisfied
with the location Of tina depot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

NEW YoRK, March 1.-THE Catholic
Knights of America have instructed
Supreme President J. D. Coleman to
begin action against the bondsmen Of
late Supreme Treasurer NJ J.. O'Brien,
who took funds Of the Order to the ex-
tent Of $40, 200.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
UouduO,or and Rrakeman kiI,ea

INDIANAPOLIS, March lion the Big
Four yesterday morning two west-bound
freight trains collided near Acton, Ind.
The first train had come to a standstill
and the rear train crashed into the ca
boose- The engine of the rear train was
wrecked and Conductor McGill and
Brakeman Myers were instantly killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
Planred Into the Sea and Drowned.

NEW YoRK, March 11.-Joseph PAtkof-
ski, aged 40 years, Of Poland, in a flt of
insanity, jumped from the window of
the hospital of observation on Hoffman
Island, ran to the sea-wall, plunged into
the sea and was drowned yesterday
morning. His body was not recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
Winter wheat DAMAGED.

CHICAGO, March 11.-Despatches from
various points in the Northwest indicate
that the damage to winter wheat on ac-
count Of the present cold snap is general,
though the extent of the damage cannot
now be determined. Serious injury to
the Michigan fruit crop is also reported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

MOUNT KIsco, N. Y. March 11.-Princs
John Zobieski, grandson Of the King Of
Poland, was arrested in the Bath pre-
cinct, fremont, with horse and wagon
which he had stolen from Theodore
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
NOtiCe--.SheTiR'S Sale.

cTATE OF CONNECTICUT, IS. Waterbury.
y COUNTY OF NEW HAVEN. March 10. 1882:
Nv virtue Of an execution to my DIRECTION
VIII sell at public auction at the public sign
most ON the public square at O'CLOCK IN the
afternoon Of the Slst Gay Of March, 1893. the
FOLLOWING goods viz;
tiNn "a stlachmeut Of VIM q. HUNT W T. y
strain. g. Z - - ....s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
Pleads Guilty.

ALTOONA, Pa, March II. - Elmer
Bruner, who Ii being tried at Ebensburg
for the murder of Samuel Reese. yester-
day afternoon, entered plea Of guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

WAsHINGToN, March 11.-Extraditiou
papers were yesterday issued by the State
Department for the return to New
Hampshire from Montreal, Canada, Of
II. r. Pope, alias R R. Smith, and his
wife Tillie. The charge against them is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
II. Flrst Fatal Accident.

Z ALraoxA. Pa, March 1.-THE nFst
fatal accident 10 the Frugaiity Mines
arcurrsd Yesterday, whau Mike slkoonux
IVES ta1lsa - fall e seal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11

DSvRAcUsE, March 11.--It IL given out
that Train RObber Perry got $21, 900 from
the American Express Car when he
robbed Express Messenger Moore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
We Reach Out After All.

The young man who follows the
fashion comes to us for the latest
styles. The economical man buys our
RIGHTLY MADE clothing for he
knows there is nothing like it for ser
vice. Careful mothers buy our re-
liable clothing for their boys for it
saves mending and sewing on of but
tons. We are after you this spring,
never was there a stock for male out
fits opened in this city that could COM
pare with ours, everything you or
your boys wear Except shoes) and
our RELIABLE kind, not only in
Clothing but in Hats and Furnishing
Goods. We will give you better
values for your money than you ever
got before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING
PATROAIzE HOME TRADE.

The Cooperative Tea Go viii
sell Teas and Coffees of all grades as low
AZ any store In the state. Presents given
with cash pound Of Tee sud WITH our
Pure skiing Powder.
con Hknh street, 80. =
Naat 8 Man1na MoNHos
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
CommIttsd 70 an lnsane Asylu,o.

SAN ERANcIsco, March 11.--Mrn. Sarah
AlEhea Terry has been adjudged insane
ana committed - the Stockton fnaana
Aeylun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-11
LOCAL LINES.

LADD, the grocer, sells more good gro
ceries for the money than his neighbour.
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
National Hotl,i.yp

The institution of national holidays.
In commemOration OF great events in
which the whole people have figured,
Is. almost without exception, thing OF
quits recent times. and belongs in a
peculiar sense 70 repu olican, or at
least, popular governments Formerly,
though holidays might be numerous.
they had almost invariably religious
significance. They were saints days,
or church celebrations of some kind.
This i. still true in most OF the mon
archicaI countries OF the old world.
Even in England almost the only holi-
day having a national, as disting nguished
from an ecclesiastical, Significance. is
the birthday of the Qaeen.
The United States was one OF the
first nations to set the example Of
creating public holidays which had a
direct reference to the peoples achieve
ments in their own behalf The OBJ
ssrvnnce of the Fourth Of July dates
from its first anniversary, and has never
been interrupted since the establish
nent OF the Republic.
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02

way the sympathetic relations which
were formed between the two countries
over hundred years ago are annually
renewed In England the celebration
Is on much smaller scale. The ban
quet is never attended by the nobility
nor even by English Statesmen. In
Germany, Austria and Italy the le-
cations always present gay
appearance on July 4. In
many parts OF Canada the display of
American fags from house tops and in
places of business has reached n degree
where it has become offensive to the
ultra royalists. This is particularly so
Of Montreal and Windsor. The latter
city recently elected an annexationist
to the provincial parliament which
probably explains the Independent
feeling of the people there.
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
CHICAGO TO NEW YORK AND
RETURN FOR $500.

Cheap enough The Michigan Central,
''1he Niagara Falls Route" will sell these
tickets July to Z, good to return until July
10, with privilege Of extension to August 10.
By arrangements made with the New York
Central, stop-over privileges will be allowed at
Niagara Falls and at Albany, ito run over to
Saratoga Springs, where the great educational
meeting will be held and at other points, and
the option given OF all rail or Hudson River
Day Line steamers from Albany to New York.
IT PAYS TO travel over frst-class
line. Do NOT FORGET that the utmost
comfort, safety. and convenience goes with a
ticket over the Michigan Central. Its trains
pass directly by and in full view of the World ;
Fair, through the most beautiful part OF Michi-
gan, across the Detroit River with its fine
water views. directly by and in full view OF
Niagara Falls, down the lovely Mohawk Val
ley and the Incompatible Hudson.
Tickets also sold Chicago to Saratoga
Springs, July to l3 at one fare for the round
trip with addition Of s.. 90 for membership fee,
National Educational Association, good to
return until July 10, with privilege of exten-
sion to September l5 Stop-oyers granted at
Niagara Falls, Albany and other points For
fuller information apply 10 l.. D. Heusncr,
CITY Pass'r and Tkt. Agt., 81 Clark ST., Chicago.
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
Itsyore the F1as.

In certain New York mission is a
bright street fellow, who, IL this Incl
4ent may be taken as an indication
bids fair to develop the brains and the
patriotic sentiment OF good American
.itizen-
A gentleman announced his iuten-
lion Of delivering an address on political
reform in the neighborhood of the
mission. a particularly disorderly dis
.rict, one Fourth OF July. lie and his
friends were informed on good au'
.hority that II the speech were made
he speaker would be pelted with
rotten eggs
II seemed that the proposed address,
which, 1t had been believed. would
Exert an important influence, must be
given up. A small boy, between whom
ADD the speaker friendship had de
seloped A. the mission, solved the ditti'
.ulty by an ingenious eSped'ent
II tell you what to do, said ne
hang the American flag back OF the
platform, and you stand before the
dag. The roughs won't throw eggs at
lhe stars and stripes"
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
All AboarS,

Make haste Your baggage is all right, but
have you got supply OF Hostetter's Stomach
Bltters! MOI Then you have made sad
omission, and If you are troubled with ston
achic oualHs en- route-if you are sea sick, my
dear sir. or madam, you will have deserved
your fate. How dreadfully the waves or the
jsrring of the engine or screw shakes you upl
Now there is . mute but awful call to he
ships side. Now II you had the Bitters alcns
with you this wouldn't happen Travellers
and TOURISTS take our advice, and before you
start on your yachting or ocean voyage, your
coAst-wise trip or inland outing, obtain the
Bitters and thus forufy yourselves agains,
stomachic dtnnculties, malaria, dyspepsia, and
the effects of exposure in rough weather oil
bad diet water. Take IT, too, for bilious
ness kidney trouble and rheumatism.
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
THE PAINTERS MODEL.
In Els Youth He Posed Ms .'Innocence,"
His Age As Guilt"

In Els Youth He Posed Ms ..Innocence," in
III. Age ..Guft."
A painter once wanted picture ol
innocence ard drew the likeness OF a
child at prayer The little supplicant
was kneeling beside his mother the
palms OF his upliited hands were rev.
erenIy pressed together his rosy
cheeks spoke OF health. and his mild
blue eyes were upturned with the ex-
preston OF devotion and peace. The
portrait OF young Rupert was much
priZed by the painter who hung II on
tho study wall and called it limo
cence
Years passed away. and the artist
became an old man. Still the picture
hung there. He often thought OF
painting n counterpart. the picture oil
'Suilt but had not found an oppor-
tunlt 2. At last he effected his pur-
pose by paying a visit to neighbor-
ing Jail In the damp floor Of his cell
lay IA wretched culprit named Randall
heavily ironed Wasted was his body
and sunken his eye; vice was visible
in his face
The painter succeeded admirably.
and the portrait OF young Rupert aud
Randall were hung side b. side for
Innocence and Guilt" But who was
young Rupert and who was Randall?
Alasl tho two were one Old Randall
was young Rupert led astray BY bad
companions and ending his lie in a
damp and shameful dungeon. Irish
Times
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
There's q totoze different

There's a soide difference
between the help that's talked of
and the help that's guaranteed
Which do you want, when you're
buying medicine?
If you're satisfied with words, you
get them with every blood-purifier
but one. That one is DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. With
that, you get a guarantee. If it
doesn't help you, you have your
money back. On this plan, medi-
cine that promises help is pretty
sure to give it.
But it's because the medicine is
different, that it's sold differently.
It's not like the sarsaparillas, which
are said to be good for the blood
in March, April, and May. AT all
seasons and in all cases, it cure:
permanently, as nothing else can
all the diseases arising from a tor
pid liver or from impure blood.
It's the best blood purifier, and
it's the cheapest, no matter how
many doses are offered for dollar
With this, you pay only for the
good you get.
Can you ask more?
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02

A Cat's Extraordinary Fondness for Veg
etables.


A gentleman residing on Bush stree.
Is tho owner OF a black cat which he
calls Mig" There is nothing re.
markable In the fact that n gentleman
on Bush street should own q cat, and
a black one at that wisely aimits the
San Francisco Call. but what is re-
marka BILE is the fact that the cat has
developed an extraordinary fondness
for vegetables Yes. it Is true :"
said the owner OF the ca'. when spoken
10 about the animal. that Mig is ex-
yet two years old. We first noticed
that he liked green peas when he was
but 6 months old. Then my vile
caught him eating some that had been
left on dish after dinner. and he was
stealing them. After that / tried h m
on string beans, caulidower aspar-
ngus and green corn.
He relishes them all. ami cries for
any of the vegetables when they are
set on the table ard he does not get
bis share, but what he likes most is
asparagus, / have known him to eat
eleven plain boiled ones. one after an
other. and he only eats that portion
VIII ch is soft Potatoes? No. no
seems TO draw the line at potatoes
but he ILLS up on baked beans lie
appears to enjoy them as much as
does Bostonian. do not want you
to go away with the idea that Mig
lives only on vegetables. Oh, no; hc
impassionately fond of raw and cooked
oysters md clans tenerloin. roast
snrimps and chicken. and he won.
turn up his nose at turkey. II you
know OF any one who has n cat that
has vegetable taste like Mig Just lie,
me know, and it is possible that wo
might send them to n dime museum
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
Ten Million a Year,

1t would be difficult to estimate what
i costs tue American people every year
20 commemorate Freedom. of the
sixty-fve million of people in the eoun'
try, there are at least twenty million
who celebrate. Suppose that the aver
age that each one of these pay for hre
works, flags, etc, was placed AZ oO
cents, which seems somewhat low
That would make $40, 900, 900, which is
probably AS near to the total cost as
,ny mathsmat tician can get.
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
Hard TO Get At

Inquisitive city people in the coun-
try sometimes get small satisfaction
in catechis ng little country boys
about their names and affairs A
summer boarder'' once said to a
small boy dressed in a broad straw
hat and a 2 ngham waist long trous-
ers and bare ieet;
Hello. little boy, What is your
name?'
Same as pas said the boy.
What's your pas name?"
Same as mine2'
II mean what do they call you when
they call you to breakfast"
They don't never call me to break
fast"
Why don't they?n
cause | allub git there the fust
one"'-You;h's Companion
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
va osfsra- -.aur

painted by Ramage, an Irish miniature
painter of New York. at that time for
Mrs. Washington. from whom Betty
Washington. attcrward Mrs. betty
Lewis. had It She in turn left it to
her granddaughter. otwayana Carter.
who married DR.. W. o. Owen of Lynch
burg. lie left this portrait. together
with other relics OF Washington. SINH
lArly inherited, to Jenny Woodville
Latham of Lynehburg, who married
Thomas $. Stabler. the father OF Mr..
Harry S. Stabler. the present owner OF
the relics
This miniature is in a ume-worn
case generally oval IN form In the
back OF IL is lock of Washington s
hair. The portrait has never been ex-
hibi.ed outside of Lynchburg. /; is n
beautiful piece Of work. aud even under
u magnifylng glass bears the closest in
spectton-
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02

lie Is lighting the people, of tho
earth on 20 higher eiviliEa-
ton Dcspo,!e governments have
fallen before Its majestic glare The
great CEar OF all the Russias
has trru4bled before its researches.
The Lish, Of Liberty. lighted by the
people and maintained by the people
has made all the peoples Of ,he world
better OF. There are great many
shabby Americans who don'i like to
admit these facts and who seek to be
Iit;le our Fourth of July festivities.
Ths Is about the only feature
in Our domestic relations that
places blot upon the glory OF
our country. True Americans, never
,hele>s reioi-e to-day when they look
back through the pages OF our history
yorktown. Trenton, Valley Forgc
and bunker Hili-not over tho blood
and carnage. but AZ deeds done by
patr!o,s whose names will never
dle. We seem 10 hear the echo
u the old bell that rang out
freedom from the beitry OF In
dependence Hall We recall. too,
the appearance OF Steuben at Valley
Forse aud the grand sentiments that
saIlrd him there We think OF the
traitor Arnold and OF Andre his dupe,
who brayeiy gave up his life in Eng
iaad's unrishteous cause. We think
81 the heroes whose dust mark
The highways aud byvays trav-
.rsed by the continental armies
At time whe.i TO be n
.oldier Of freedom was crime IN the
ives Of our oppressor.- Then why not
celebrate the result Of their vAlor on the
seld OF strife, jus; as we see ht7 Why
discourage our youth in eonmemorat-
.ng independence Liberty was sacred
.nough 10 fsht for. II is forever sacred
enough to keep alive, AMERicUs-
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
PietorinI Ne,y uexlco.

The New Mexico worlds fair board
has taken steps to have prepared
for exhibition at the exposition
photographs of the most striking
scenery in the territory. tho mos
prominent vineyards orchards api
aries. wine cellars farms ice factories
manufacturing establishments schoo
houses. public buildings etc. the
whole to be nicely bound in collec
ton to be called Pictorial New Mexico
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
~, Ipytted the Retort.

Attorney Wantling-What did your
father say when he saw my picture II
your watch2
Miss Worth-That it was the only
case you had ever Appeared IL
Jewellers Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
rh. Ianune.e Aurhor.

In Japan, when an author is ready
10 put his ideas on paper, he shuts
himself in his study and begins paint.
ing at the back of all the pages oil
his new book. He uses paper OF a
yellowish tint, marked with perpen :
dlcular and horizontal blue lines A
beautiful ornamented ebony plate
holds his ink and several bamboo
brushes. which serve as pens
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
THE FOURTH ABROAD.
Independence Day Celebration as Seen
in other Lands.

In other Lands.
The Fourth of July is always big
iay in Paris This is especially so in
The American colony, which now num-
bers about 900, coo people, men, women
and children. Flags, bunting and hre-
works are the order of the day, The
celebration generally winds up with a
banquet at the residence OF the
American Minister. speech-mak-
lng of the patriotic order is
,Iways indulged in. In TINS
gseneh Statesmen Join and in small
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02

ons gained their Independence only to
be fettered by other chains and 10 they
fell. oae after another
After hundred years Of life the Re.
public ose birth we celebrate to-day,
stands colossal monument among na-
uons, 10 government by the people In
q single century we have made more
progress in science. art and manufaet-
urc than did Greece and Rome
in any Ave hundred years
OF their ascendaney, The light that
was famed in the Declaration Of Indc-
peudsnee. hundred years ago. has
ever continued to give fourth large
blaze. until now tho American repu b.
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
THE ONLY PORTRAIT.
The Original Picture for which wash.
ington Sat to Hamaxe.

In his diary under date of Oct 3.
1859, Gen. George Washington made
this entry; sat for Ramsge near two
hours to-day, who was drawing min
iature Of me for Mrs Washington. "
What is believed to be this identical
por;rai. Of Washington, painted on
ivory, is now in the possession of Mr..
Harry $ stabler of Lynchburg,
Va This is the history OF the minla-
ture as given by Mr.. Stabler: 1t was
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
Learning ApprccInied.

Cultivated Stranger-You advertise
for man who can speak twenty six
languages?
Mr.. Gotham-Yes, sir. The posi-
ton is still open.
May ask concerning the matter
of its dutiesP"
Certainly. own considerable
property in New York, and | want
man to collect the rents. IN. Y.
Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
Hardshell-How's that n

Mrs. Hardshell-Whyo only the other
day heard the Rev. Mr.. Surplice
talkin' about the pillars of his church.
They'll have mattresses next--New
York Herald.
The Lamar register., 1892-07-02
INDEPENDENCE DAY
1T RECALLS MEMORIES OF THE
GLORIOUS PAST

whom Heroes Died that They sfisht
Give to the World the Grand..t
Achievement OF Mantle American
Republic