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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
One Week to File an Answer.

NEW HAVEN, April 12.-The attor. neys for the defendant in the quo war. ranto case of John J. Phelan vs R. J Walsh have, in consequence of the overruling of their demurrer, been given one weeks time in which to pre-. pare their answer, by Judge Hall of the superior court. This conclusion was reached at session of the court this morning, which was attended by ex. Judge Harrison and ex-Judge Stoddard representing Phelan and Messrs Case and Cole for Walsh,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
For Attempting to Poison His Wife.

NEWARK, April 12.-Damiano, the Italian saloon keeper who was arrested Saturday night charged with attempting to poison his wife by giving her arsenic, has been held to await the action of the grand jury. Patrick Mullin, his com .panion, is held as a witness. Mullin has confessed that Damianot intended to kill his wife. It is understood that Mullin first informed the police of the affair, as he had become frightened at Damiano's talk about poisoning his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Death of a weIl-Kuowu Character.

GLENs FALLS, N. Y., April 12.-John Phelps, 92 years old, is dead at: his home on Lake George, near the Trout Pavil- ion. He was 8 successful lumberman for many years. Forty years ago he built the Trout Pavilion Hotel He con- ducted it personally for few years and then sold it to the present owner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Nearly Ready to Resums Duty.

ALBANY, N. Y., April 12.-Colonel tary, says Governor Flower will resume his duties at the Executive Chamber some day this week, probably tomorrow. He would have been at the Executive Chamber week ago, but did not feel strong enough to meet the number of people who would call on him there daily, especially while the Legislature is in session, in addition to the transac- tion of his official duties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
cohoes 1nspectors, Bill.

ALBANY, N. Y., April 12.-The largest attendance at any session of the Legisla- ture this winter was that of last night in the Assembly Chamber in anticipation of what might be done in reference to the veto of Cohoes Inspectors bill, but the proceedings were anything but sen sational. On motion of Mir. Hit the veto and bill were laid on the table.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
A Noted Lawyer Dead.

TRox, N. Y., April 12.-John H. Porter, senior counsel for the people in the trial of Garfeld's assassin, Guiteau, and for defence in the Beecher trial, is dead at Waterford. He was a son of Dr. Elijah Porter, and was born at Waterford on January II, 1919.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Arrested For Barn Burning.

ROCKY HILL, April 12.-Reginald Wells is locked up here, charged with having set fire to his brothers barn three months ago. Wells skipped town immediately after the fire, and the authorities lost track of him for some time. A few days ago he was located in New London and arrested. He will be tried tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
He Was Not Drownea.

LONDON, Conn.,, April 2.-Christopher Culver, jr., the keeper of Race Rock Lighthouse who was reported to have been drowned Saturday, arrived here alive and well. He was unable to reach his station, and this fact, coupled with the report of the overturning of his boat, led to the belief that he had been lost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Efforts to Commend p.rkhur.t Failed.

NEW YORK, April 12.-At the meeting of the New York Methodist preachers, the Rev. Dr. Atkinson, of Newark, N. J., offered a resolution commenting the sermon of Dr. Parkhurst in which he Yo vigorously attacked the police and city authorities, but 1t made such . commo- tion and so many enerjetic protests against committing the Methodist preachers to tha indorsement, that the Doctor withdrew his resolution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Explosion in 2 Rod Mill.

PrTTsBURa, April 12.-A large separa- tor connected with the battery of boilers in Oliver & Roberts rod mill exploded early in the morning, seriously, and per haps fatally, injuring James Rodgers, the engineer; Michael Mccullough, Frank Ross and Dauuis Donovan were painfully scalded. The mill was completely wrecked by the expEssiOp-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Fined for Allowing Alien. to EsOaps

NEWARK, N. J., April 12-R. J. Cortis, the general agent in New York of the Hamburg American line of steamers, has been sentenced by Judge Green to pay 8 fine of $500 for allowing aliens to escape from one of the vessels of his company. The aliens were brought over here under contract to work at mining, and were permitted to go from the vessel contrary to orders to hold them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Lex,uctou,s Great Horse Show.

LEXINGTON, Ky, April 12.-Yesterday was annual horse show day at Lexiug- ton, and over $1, GOO, 900 worth of trot- ting, thoroughbred and hackney stal- lions were on exhibition. Horsemen from all over the country were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
A Suicide Rsscued to Die on Land,

CAMDEN, N. J., April 12-An unknown man died in the City Hospital at this place from the effects of jumping into Cooper's Creek yesterday for the purpose of committing suicide. Frank Timbes saw him jump into the creek and, with much difficulty, rescued him. He was in a semi-conscious state, and was taken to the police station. Nothing was found in the clothing to reveal his name or ad-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
penonneed bz n1inisters.

RosroN, April 12.-The Congregational ministers of Boston and vicinity, at . meeting yesterday, adopted q resolution cundemhlng the Chinese Excluai0n act, aud frausasina MassaohnneEts eenakor1 kn npxaNenh if aanptign hg che um1taa StSese ennte
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
To Make peeminr,s ConvIctIon Certain

LONDON, April 12.-The British authori- ties have applied for a warrant against Deeming, the murderer, so that he may be brought to England and prosecuted for the Rainhill crimes, in case the pros ecution in Australia should result in failure to convict. Theaapplication has been made at Widnes, Lancaster, within the magisterial jurisdiction where the Rainhill murders were perpetrated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
charlostown,s Second Election.

PROVIDENCE, R. L, April 12.-Tke sec- Ond election in Charlestown yesterday resulted in the Democratic gain of a Representative, Herbert A. Gates, while the Republicans elected their Senator, Joseph 0. Church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Peaos Arain ln vananualn.

WAsH1MarpN, April lS. --Ths Navy De- partment ia informed that the U. B 8. Newark sailed from La 9nnyra for Cnra~ ooa, West Indias. Thla A1 taken Aa Hionn thAA naAna haa baem xostogWa in Yema.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
An InstruUtor and Eight noys Drowned.

BosToN, April 12. An instructor aud ten boys connected with the Boston Farm School at Thumpson'n Island were eApsiaed Ia sail boat 8na the tnRtruufbz and As8hN Of tha hags dwowmaa Sunday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate lV Court, April 12, 1892.
 Estate of William Williams, of Waterbury, in said district. assigning debtor.
 The voluntary assignmet of said William Will Hams having been lodged in this office for record of Waterbury being in said assignment nomf- mated as trustee for said estate, therefore Ordered-That the 18th day of April 1899, at 9 o'clock forenoon, be, and the same is hereby as signed, for hearing on the approval of said proposed trustee, and that all persons interested therein may have notice to appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon, this court directs that thissorder be published three tilneB in a 1eygspaper hayiiiR Attenuation ir said pfobatd 0ietxlCta three da@B before eaid tlme esaiEneds N1s1sEa FHEfsA1FS 5udEn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
PATROHIzE HOME TRADE,

The Cooperative Tea Ga will sell Teas and Coffees of all grades as low as any store in the state. Presents given with each pound of Tes and with our Pure Baking Powder.
 9O2 BANK STREET,
 Next to Engine House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
One Bottle of BurdOCk BitterS

50 cents for the next 30 days. Call for trading card. p. ], BoSS;DY. Druggist, Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
WANTS, FOR SALE. TO RENT

and other advertisements of a similaRr character inserted under this head for cent word.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10
The Secret of Fine Pastry.

Is wholly in using Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder.
The only pure Cream Tarter Powder sold the market
brands contain either ammonia alum some other
adulterant Ammonia alum powders dry out make the
dough too porous leaving bitter taste, etc
No agency has assisted much toward perfection IN
cookery Prices Baking Powder Its ingredients
are simple and so blended chemical pro-
portions after there is excess of either left IN
the food be impurities whatever left in
the finished food No bitter faint of ammonia but
food raised with Prices Cream Baking Powder partakes
the of the flour and keeps moist and
fresh for days This powder qualities peculiar TO
it alone No other makes such delicious pastry No other
contains the white of eggs.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

New Mexico and the surrounding re-
gion.
To this convention delegates are
invited to be sent as follows from
New Mexico:
From each county, to be appointed
by the county commissioners, ten del
egates.
From each city or incorporated
town, to be appointed by the NUM-
cipal authorities, five delegates.
From each board of trade or COM
mercial club, five delegates.
From each incorporated irrigation
company, three delegates.
From each newspaper, one dele
gate.
From the territorial bureau of i'm
migration, to be appointed by its
president, five delegates.
From the agricultural college, to be
appointed by the regents, five dele
gates.
All persons interested in the gen.
eral subject of irrigation, living out
side of New Mexico, will be welcome
and will be received on such terms,
as to representation and membership,
as the convention may decide.
L. BRADFoRD PRINCE,
Governor of New Mexico.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10
IRRIGATION CONVENTION.
TERRITORY OF New Mexico,
Executive Office,
January II, 1892.

Pursuant to generally expressed
desire, and in order to carry forward
the work so successfully inaugurated
at the irrigation congress held atSalt
Lake City in September last, l here
by call territorial convention, to be
held at Las Vegas, on March 16,
1902, and the subsequent days, to
consider the subject of irrigation and
the improvement of arid lands in
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

Madagascar people work twenty
FIVE days in a year, and make enough
then to support them in idleness the
rest of the time.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

G. L. Baker, of Cherry Valley,
who has just returned from trip to
Louisiana, says he is only too well
satisfied to be home again. He
thinks New Mexico one of the finest
places in the United States and says
that the climate will alone settle the
territory when it becomes better
known.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

Everything at present looks very
favorable for the irrigation conven-
ton. There will probably be larg-
err crowd here than Las Vegas has
seen for years, and a crowd that will
wake up the entire territory to the
Importance of the irrigation ques-
ton.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

The article we had in yesterday
about kite shaped tracks will proba-
bly, be of interest to the Las Vegas
Fair association when getting up
its race track.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

1t is said that the railway employ
es of Kansas are preparing to hold a
state convention at an early date for
the purpose of discussing the needs
and demands of railway employees
along legislative lines.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

In 1923, when Margaret was queen
of Scotland, she made a law that
during her reign any maiden should
have the right to ask any man to
marry her, and if he refused without
good cause to make her his wife he
was to be fined one hundred pounds.
After the death of the queen the
women clamored so for a continuance
of the right that law was passed
allowing woman the privilege ev-
cry fourth year Of asking man in
marriage. This is the origin of leap
year.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

The revisory commission having
in charge the new constitution for
Kentucky makes the issue of railroad
passes to the oiiiccholders of that
state a misdemeanor. punishable by
a fine of from $500 to 81 600. The
known acceptance of such passes or
reduced rates is made cause to de-
clare the officials place vacant.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

The argument before Secretary
Noble on the Goth will be very i'm
portant event for Las Vegas. If the
secretary holds TO his former decision,
he will very likely order the survey
of the grant made at once.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

up again, but the Rock Island and
Grande together are. 1t would give
them the outlet they want, and a
transcontlnental line equal to either
the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific,
Santa Fe or Southern Pacific.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

Prayers have been offered in Chi
cago churches for the abatement of
the grip. The grip must be very bad
in Chicago when that town gets on
its knees.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

Harriet Beecher Stowe said:
"When You get into tight place,
and everything goes agaist you till it
seems as if you could not hold on a
minute longer, never give up then,
for that's just the place and time
that the tide'll turn.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

1t is well known that horses can
hear deep sounds which we can not.
For days previous 10 the earthquake
in the Riviera,the horses there show
ed every SYMPTOM of abject fear,
which continued without any change
of character Till the fury of the con-
vulsion broke forth. But not till a
few seconds before the earth began
to quake did human beings hear any
sounds, while it is extremely prob
able that the horses heard the sub
terranean noises for two or three
days previously.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

Rocky Ford, Colorado, has an Elk,
change composed of 400 farmer sub
scribers, and handles all kinds OF
hay, grain, seeds, etc, and all farm
products. 1t has sold this season
1900 tons OF hay, 100000 pounds of
alfalfa seed, and 4 large quantity of
other stuff, including considerable
live stock. The Exchange issues a
monthly report of what there is on
hand.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

If well could be dug to the depth
of forty-six miles, the density of the
air at the bottom would be as great
as that of quicksilver. BY the same
law a cubic inch of air taken 1000
miles above the earth's surface would
expand sufficiently to fill a sphere
100000, 900 miles in diameter.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

There are 9,O64 languages in the
world and more than ! 900 religions.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-02-10

President Gable, of the Rock Is
land road, will start shortly for a
long western tour. 1t is believed
his journey means the Inauguration
Of arrangements to tap California
with new line. The Rock Island
reaches to Denver, where close con-
nection is made with the Rio Grande
road for Salt Lake City. Beyond
that point tmust depend OH the Cen
trail Pacific for through business. AS
a consequence, the Rock Island gets
comparatively no traffic in which
there is profit. The only hope of
lettering this state of affairs lies in
the requirement of an Independent
road from Salt Lake across Nevada
TO the coast. Such a road was sur
veyed aud located two or three years
ago, and a portion of it built, by the
Union Pacific. Los Angeles is its
proposed California terminus.
Mr.. Gould is not liable to take 1t
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-24
Washington Opinion.

A correspondent from Washington
to this paper expresses himself as fol-
lows: President HalTison's triumph
over the very noisy and determined OPP
position to him shows once more that
it is not the fellow with the most brass
bands who always succeeds. Enthusi-
asm is o good thing to have in politics
If it be genuine, but even then it can
not win, in a convention or before the
peopleg unless it be backed by a ma
i0rity Of the votes to be cast As 10
the wisdom of the republican cohven.-
ton, in re-nominating President Har-
rison, there is q wide and honest diff
ference of opionion in Washington,
which is confined to no single poiti-
cal party. There is no semblance of
enthusiasm over the denomination Of
President Harrison, nor is there any
Of the bitter talk against him which
has followed every republican presi-
dental nomination since 1872. The
nomination IL taken as matter Of
course Ivy the republicans who predict
the election of the ticket; it greatly
pleases the democrats, ut least that Is
W that they all say and they profess
confidence in their ability to name n
ticket at Chicago that will beat him,
and the peoples, party men say they
like it, and that II the democrats will
put up Mr.. Cleveland they are certain
they can carry large number of
states on q free coinage platform, as
against both Harrison und Cleveland,
who are both on record rs opponents
of free coinage. The nomination Of
Whitelaw Reid for vice-predent was
unquestionally great surprise herei
his name had been mentioned, but no
one thought it any other way than ms
complimentary. Mr. Reid Is we'll
known here and is personally an able
and estimable gentleman, and well
liked; but he 10 one of those trouble
some things in politics. record. He
was one of the abIcgt and bitterest
Of the coteie Of republican editors
who boIted Grant and supported Gree
ley 10 1872, and. besides, in his long
hight with the New York Topographic
cal union he made his paper known
everywhere as an opponent Of organ
lied labor.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-24
Keen Aner the Trnnia.

The following are the closing words
Of u speech recently made by prom
inont alliance man and we can lndorse
every word Of IL.
/ have no use for the demogogue
who goes over the country advocating
the theory that the thieves are all in
town and tho honest mon are in the
country. The retail merchants are
not your enemies. Where there Is
competitor among retail merchants,
cutting down prices and undertaking
each other through the columns of
newspapers or printed hand bills, all
bidding for your trade, In seventy
four counties / have travelled over, I
failed to find combine among retail
merchants. II we drive every store
out Of town but the one we patronize,
we will have to build up q trust II
we organize against men who have
not organized against us we will be
trust-breqding instead Of a trust
hEeaking Organization. Let us not
make enemies Of men who are en-
gagged In a legitimate business. bat
keep after the trusts and unite for the
welfare of our common country.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-24

sdn by acclamation at the congressional
convention which convened on Tues
day, June IA. the day before the state
convention.
The Reform Press ASSOCIATION of the
state of Kansas had a meeting on Mon
day p. M, and Jerry Simpson spoke
at street meeting on behalf of the
press, The meeting was held at the
corner Of First and Market street.
Bands played and the people gathered
in large numbers
Simpsons speech was conservative,
forcible and original. Simpson is IL
man of striking individuality, and is a
forcible and versatile speaker. The
speech was well received.
On Tuesday the Seventh congress-
ional district convention convened,
dispatched its routine business and
nominated Jerry by reclamation with
great enthusiasm. Simpson was the
lion of the day, and his work in con-
gress was endorsed by appropriate re-
solutions.
Tuesday evening was occupied with
a programme of speeches and song,
and the Crawford Grand opera house
was packed and an overflow meeting
was held on the outside.
Simpson, Mrs. Lease, Foster, Prof.
Gaines and other were. the speakers of
the evening. Mr. Anderson and Mrs.
Tucker. spoke to the overflow meeting.
Wednesday was the day of the state
convention. The city was in gala at
tire, the buildings on the main streets
being draped with bunting and flags.
Two bands discoursed excellent music
and in turn led the professions to the
Crawford Grand opera house.
Fully 5000 strangers were gathered
in the city and the crush was great at
all the gatherings.
j. W. Bridenthall was cl osen tenn
porary chairman; Mayor Carey and L.
D. Lewelling made the address of well
come, while Fred j. Close, nominee Of
the First district for congress and
others replied.
The speech of L. D. Lewelling was
mastery oratorical effort, and being
mentioned as formidable dark horse
for nomination for governor, many
of the delegates made up their minds
from the start to vote for him.
The usual committees were appoin-
ted and the convention adjourned to
assemble in the afternoon ats p. m.
At the. afternoon session. pending
the report Of committees, the time was
filled in by speeches which aroused
great enthusiasm, and called down
deafening applause.
The committee on credentials and
on rules and order of business reported
and after some discussion their reports
were adopted,
The BAN really opened in the even
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-24
Keen Blacklist.

The Weekly Arbor State, Of Beat
rice, Neb., says that it is the duty Of
every reformer IN keep Il blacklist Of
his own. Corporations blacklist the
men they discharge frequently for po'
litical reasons. The voter should do
80 for a similar reason. He should
watch every Legislative body and when
a representative or senator or other
public officer goes against the inter-
ests Of the masses he should be black
listed forever, because when q man
betrays the cause Of labor once he can
never be trusted again. Legislators
frequently introduce measures for the
purpose Of getting control, 50 they can
defeat the legislation demanded; that
was the case with a senator from Gage
county a few years ago. No measure
that he espoused ever passed, in
fact. all measures for the relief Of the
people died in the hands Of some COM
mittee. What can you do then may
be asked. Take the course then Of
the union printers Of New York and
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-24
Continual to Rrirh1nn.

The outlook for the peoples party
continues to brighten as the days pass
by. Every movement Of the two old
parties confirm the wisdom and neces-
sity Of new political alignment. The
rotteness and corruption that for years
has ruled these parties can not be con-
cealed any longer, and the whole
seething mass will be laid open to the
public gaze long before the present
campaign Is ended. The peoples
party ON account of this Is rapidly
gaining strength, and is receiving re-
cruits as fast as men can see the true
situation Conjecture is no longer
necessary since plain facts can be had
on every hand. Those who have been
slew to believe even their own vision
are now consenting to their error and
favOring the new movement. In tho
south tho peoples party is being
fought with the utmost venom and vim
dictiveness Tho methods resOrted TO
by the democratic party are almost
incredible. Nothing that vicious mem
docity can bring 10 bear is omitted,
and II war to the bitter end is almost
certain. The reform element in that
section are prepared, and will make
the contest like the true men that they
are. National Waterman.