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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
ACCIDENT Ako INCIDENT.
Patrick Leary Killed by a Train Near
Bridgeport.

Patrick Leary Killed by Train Near
Bridgeport.
The 2:57 up train yesterday on the
Consolidated road struck and almost
instantly killed Patrick Leary, the as
sistant construction master on the divi-
sion. Mr. Leary, together with fourteen
of his workmen had been detailed to
spend the night in the woods in the
vicinity of Tin bridge and watch for the
fiend who has made so many attempts
to wreck trains at that point. The
assistant construction master was to
have charge of the squad and went
down to Fairfield in the afternoon to
view the tracks and pick out positions
where he could station his men so that
while unseen from the tracks, they
could have full view of it. He had
selected several such positions, and was
walking the track to see that every
point would be guarded, when the train
came tearing down and ended his life.
Deceased had been employed by the
railroad company for the past % years,
and was considered faithful and com.
petent man.
John II. Remson of South Norwalk
has barn full of rat-tailed COWS. His
trusted hired man, John Fairchild, who
has so long been figure head about the
barn, is missing. 1t seems that the other
morning when talrchlld was milking,
one of the COWS swished her tail across
his face. He had been off on an all
night spree and was pretty ugly. The
action of the COW aroused his anger still
more, and taking big pair of shears he
cut the hirsute pendant from every
quadruped about the place. When MI
Remson saw his cows he was shocked,
to say the least, and Immediately dis
charged his hired man. He may be ar.
rested by the Humane society.
Grace Potter of Bridgeport, was de
serted by her lover, John Healey, 6
waiter. She took laudanum in the real
of the Grand Union hotel on Wednes
day night. She will recover and is re
pentant.
Edward S. Wyman, aged 40, was rur
over and instantly killed by car on the
Winnepsug branch of the Norwall
street railroad last night. He was
drunk and fell off the front platform Of
the car.
John Perkins, a Terryville farmer
about sixty-tive years old, was takeI
violently insane as result of the grip
and Wednesday made three attempts a
suicide. He was rescued each time
and will be taken to the retreat a
MiddletOwn.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
S2o,ooo,ooo NEW BONDS.
Another New York & New England Road
Scheme

Another New York & New England Road
Scheme
The new Wall street interest in the
New York & New England railroad
promises to be active in the Connecticut
legislature when the legislature gets to
work.
1t is stated that plans have already
been made to push two or three schemes
involved in a proposed reorganization of
the company. 1t is said that the first
effort will be to get the necessary per-
mission to issue 100000 new bonds.
One report has it that these bonds are
to be part of blanket mortgage.
The old controllers of the New Eng
land were unable to accomplish much
in the Connecticut legislature, and
lately not mu> h has been heard from
them in the way of new plans. One of
the important men IN the property is
said to have remarked not long ago that
he and his colleagues "had enough" of
appeals to the Legislature.
But there is new blood in the COM
pany since that remark, and the old
fashioned sort of campaigning is likely
to be resumed just as soon as the politi-
clans are ready to get down to business
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
CHORAL soclETY PLANS.

The Opera !f'Princella" to BE Produced
in the Spring.
At the meeting of the Choral society
last evening it was decided to begin
work upon the opera "Princella, or the
Pilgrims Proxy" A number of appli-
cations for membership were received
and the outlook for the season is encour-
aging. A committee consisting of
Director j. E. Bartlett, Prof j. A.
Moran, James E. Smith, d. j. Maloney,
Thomas Mcmahon and the Misses NJ. j.
Russell, B. Coogan, Rose Mcdonald and
Katie Brickley was appointed to make
arrangements for bringing out the opera
in the spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
MORTALITY RECORD.
Deaths and Funerals of People Well
Known Here.


Miss Antoinette FeIon died at her
rooms in the Trott block, yesterday
afternoon, after an illness of several
weeks from pneumonia. The deceased
was 80 years of age and had lived in
Waterbury for five years or more, COM
ing from Canada. She was an accom-
plished musician and was at one time
organist of St AIMS church. During
her illness she was attended by the Rev
J. A. Mulcahy. The funeral will take
place to the immaculate Conception
church, tomorrow morning, where a
requiem mass will be celebrated at 8
o'clock.
Mrs Emily S. Bartlett, mother of Prof
J. E. Bartlett of this city, died at her
hcme in Ventura, Cal, on January 3, at
the age of II years.
Elizabeth A. LawIor, aged AZ years,
wife of Patrick H. Lawlor, died this
morning at 1880, at her home, II
Meadow street, after an illness of four
weeks duration. The deceased was a
well-known and highly respected lady
and many friends will be shocked to
learn of her death. She leaves two
children, Peter j. and Miss Lizzie Law
| lor
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
AMUSEM TENTS.


A large audience assembled at the
Peoples theatre last night to witness
Martells great speciality company. We
have no hesitation in pronouncing 1T
one of the very best companies that
ever appeared in this city. Every act is
new and clean, and spectators are kept
in the best of humor from beginning to
end.-Paterson Press. At the opera
house Monday evening.
THE City Directory"
A large audience witnessed 1.-The City
Directory" the farce comedy, which
had its first presentation in this city, at
the opera house last night. 1t is play
filled with mirth and fun, and is in very
good hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15

Three sharpers made an unsuccessful
attempt to bunco Father Ariens, of the
German Catholic church, of Bridgeport,
on a railroad train yesterday morning.
The priest was returning from Hart
ford, and three sharp looking indi-
viduals tried to force themselves on his
notice. He appealed to Captain Pinker-
man, who was on the car, and he
warned them to desist. Father Ariens
was buncoed out of 81 900 a year ago,
and has since been very suspicious.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
Cause of the Accident.

At hearing held yesterday by railroad
Wednesd io accident in the cut in New
Haven, Hugh Barton, a switchman,
nearly 20 years of age, admitted having
signalled safety when he was not sure
that such signal had been given him.
He had been in the employ of the COM
pany since the road was built, but this
did not save him from discharge. The
damage to the locomotive did not ex-
coed 5000
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
Pope Leo's Fears.

ROME, Jan 15.-When Pope Leo XIII
heard of the simultaneous deaths of
Cardinals Manning and Simeoni he was
greatly affected and exclaimed: 81 fear
that my hour is also approaching"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
Blood on the Shears.

In the Daley murder trial at Will.
mantle yesterday, DIR Wolf of Hartford
expert, testified that he had found
traces of human blood on the shears al
legged to have been used in the murder
of James Corcoran,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
Terrible Accident in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan 15.-An express train
on the Chicago, Pittsburg & Fort
Wayne railroad, ran into a street
car at the Forty Seventh street
crossing shortly after 12 o'clock last
night. There were twenty-five people
in the street car which was completely
wrecked. Two women, names unknown,
were instantly killed, and thirteen 9TH
ers were injured, eight of whom it is
thought will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
Death From Violence.

RIDGEFIELD, Jan 15.-It is thought
that John Fitzgerald, who was buried
Friday, came to his death from the re.
suit of thrashing received at the
hands of William O'Brien, tough.
An investigation will follow.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
Dead, Aged 1O1 Years.

LYME, January 15.-Thomas Schofield
died at North Lyme yesterday after
noon, aged 1O1 years and 6 months.
He is believed to have been the oldest
man in Connecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
LOCAL LINES.

LADD, the grocer, sells more good gro
oerisa for the money than his nelghbors.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15

Dr. @. w. 8. FRosT. III Bank street.
SEQ CnrraL's adv on "a page.
See KilduH q Cos adv on 2nd page.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15

T. Hayward Gignilliat of Savannah,
Ga, has been in Hartford for several
months, constructing flying machine,
which, while embodying a principle
never heretofore employed in such ma
latest scien- itic investigations. He be-
lieves that he has solved the important
problem of aerial navigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
THE MUNsoN MURDER CASE


a Trap Set For Hawley Fails to Work
AS Desired.
The father of Mrs Mary Munson, who
was murdered in Seymour three weeks
ago, was in this city recently looking
up a clue that would lead to the de-
lection of the slayer of his daughter.
He is an old-time farmer of Woodbury.,
tall and thin, with a fuzz of whiskerS
on chin and neck, and was dressed with
honest simplicity. He said he
had f been two working Mags upon the
not intend to give up until the MUIR
derer had been trapped. Many things
were printed about his unfortunate
daughter, he said, which were not true
Mrs Florence Hawley, who was sus-
pected of being implicated in the murder
of Mrs Munson, was rearrested Wednes-
day night charged with being an &C
complete of her husband. She had been
released at the close of the inquest.
Hawley was brought to Shelton and
both of them were placed in the same
cell. A man employed by the detectives
in charge of the case was secreted in
the lookup over the cell where he could
hear everything that was said by the
couple. The prisoners, unaware of his
presence, spoke freely, and on the dis
closures they made both were charged
yesterday, with murder in the first de.
gree. Mrs Hawleys case was continued
until Monday to afford her an opportun-
ity of obtaining council. William
Sidney Downes, her attorney, denies
that the man heard any eliminating
conversation. He said that the man
fell asleep, and that the plans of the de
tective were foiled, as he heard nothing
on which an accusation could be based.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15

NEW HAVEN Jan 14.I1Sergeant, Cox
winds; clearing on Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
Epidemic of scarlet Fever.

HARTFORD, Jan 15.-It is reported
from Willimantic that scarlet fever has
made such ravages in Colchester that it
has become necessary to quarantine the
borough. A public meeting was held
yesterday, at which it was voted to
place red flag on all houses where
there was case and also to allow no
persons to leave houses where there is
sickness. The epidemic has been
raging in Colchester for two months.
The barge Owen Mccartney, loaded
with coal consigned to H. Konold &
Son of Fair Haven, sank in deep water
off Bridgeport Wednesday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
COLDER AND CLEARING.

Omcial weather Predictions For To-Day
and Tomorrow.
NEW YORK, Jan 15.-The following
table shows the condition of the
weather in the principal cities of the
cOn1ntrH ot An.dnr.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-01-15
Out Of Town Customers

Will bear in mind that they CAN HAVE THEIR FARE
PAID BOTH WAYS the purchase of 500 worth of Goods
and ONE WAY on the purchase of $40 worth
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
Found After Many Years.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: During the
early part of December, 1891, / asked your aid
in trying to find Abraham Mursett, Co. F, Sd
n. Y. Provisional Cav, whose discharge certii-
cate had been in my possession since 1868, dur
ing which time l had failed to reach him, al
though i made many efforts to do SO. On Dec.
g. 1891, L wrote you the facts briefly and was
rejoiced to hear from the comrade direct, Dec.
80, 1891. He resides at Shanksville, Pa. 1
mailed his discharge to him the same day with
grateful heart; to you, especially, who had
brought US together, and that l was permitted
to restore the valuable document to its rightful
owner. 1 was greatly pleased to receive two
kind letters from the comrade l now desire
to thank you in behalf of Comrade Mursett for
your kindness in bringing about the desired
result through your valuable paper--JoHN w.
BURNETT, Co. +, 4th Pa. Reserves, 70 Maple
street, Waltham, Mass.
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
The Derivation OF "Canteen.n
[Genasman's Mn0aztne.l

These stray absurdities, dropped casually by
the pen of a too.imaginatiye writer, may be
forgiven, for they, at least, amuse the reader
and are not likely to mslead many inquirers
after knowledge. But the case is somewhat
different with the outrages upon etymoogy,
that from time to time arc put before readers
in articles, professedly written for instruction,
in newspapers and popular periodicals. A
Scotch paper. about three years ago, contained
the following, which, by the way, takes US
once more to Flanders:
GAS a curious illustration Of the changes
words undergo, that of canteen may be cited.
1t is, as everybody knows, vessel in which
soldiers during a campaign carry water or
other fluids. When the Duke of MaborOugh's
army was in Flanders they called this vessel
tin can. The French adopted the vessel into
their army, and, in accordance with the genius
of their language, they placed the adjective
after the noun, making it cantin, pronounced
canteen. In this form the glish again took
the word from the French, and eanteen it must
ever remain"
Really, the English language appears to be
greatly indebted to the Duke Of Marlborough's
army and Flanders. The discerning reader
will also observe that tin. at the end of the word,
is pronounced teen in French. As matter Of
fact the derivation Of the English "canteen "
is somewhat doubtful. but the French cdntins
Qtalian cantinG), a cellar or cave certainly had
priority of the English word. The editor who
could forward the tin pot" story as fact could
hardly have much respect for his readers
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
MIX for Babes.
ILippincouS.l

The day Is fast approaching when an infants
chances of life will far outweigh those of death
and as this particular branch of knowledge
spreads its influence will be felt in mark ed
degree upon the health of the children of the
poor In large cities, those who now have to
struggle as best they can against sour milk,
heat, dust, tenement-lfe and all the evils and
discomforts that attend the very poor, absence
Of cleanliness being generally the greatest evil
Milk is gradually being appreciated for its
hygienic value, and contains all the elements
necessary for the formation of blood bone and
muscle. 1t is frequently prescribed by physi-
clans as remedy in various forms Of illness
When pure, it is of Infinite service when
tainted, 1t is positively dangerous. In one in
stance, in q wealthy family, where baby was
slowly wasting away, wcll-paid millsman pro-
vided milk according to the once-popular fall
lacy, from one cow" A sample was analysed,
and each teaspoonful was found to contain, in
round numbers, half a million bacteria. I'M
mediately the rule was laid down that all milk
given should be sterilized. Since then the
child has become plump and healthy. If such
trouble can arise among the wealthy, how much
moro probable is its occurrence among the very
poor, where ignorance reigns supreme! Those
engaged in visiting the poor in cities reveal
pitiful cases Of poverty. carelcssness, and igno-
rance. Baby's milk is left uncovered all day
long in the sitting atmosphere Of one living
room, placed with other food in a sink, which
becomes the refrigerator for those who cannot
afford ice, and here absorbs germs by the
millions.
Condensed milk is fortunately, favorite
food for infants among the poor. Though not
a perfect food, 1t is sweet and clean, and will
remain so If given little care for q sufficient
length of time.
Sterilized milk in bottles, one for each feed
Ing, can be procured in almost all large cities,
but it is generally beyond the reach Of the
really poor. One Of the greatest difficulties,
however, to be encountered in establishing the
general use of this milk will lie in the effort to
con vince mothers of its desrability.
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
Poisonous Waste Products in the Body.
Popular Science Monihiy.l


In fever the tissue rapidly wastes, and great
quantities OF waste poison are poured into the
blood. These poisons affect the nerves, and
are the cause of quickened respiration and often
Of quickened circulation, which are necessary
in order to get the excess Of poison oxidized.
When, therefore, Inconsistencies supervenes,
we may say pretty confidently that the rapid
circulation and the rapid breathing have not
been sufficient to oxidize and neutralize the
mass of poison which is being carried to the
brain. So, again, in pneumonia the quickened
breathing shows both the effort Of nature to
make up for the loss Of that part Of the lung
which is ineffective, and also the stimulus which
theincreased waste poison in the blood Increased
owing to diminished lung capacity, and there
fore diminished oxygen) exerts upon the re-
spiratory machinery. So, again, when less
blood is carried to the lungs, owing to the artery
which leads from the heart to the lungs being
partially blocked with clot, the same effect is
produced. Probably a somewhat similar con-
dition arises after hard work, either in old age
or in a feeble state of health. The tissue, not
being in the firm condition of the tissue of
vigorous person accustomed to daily work,
breaks down in large quantities, while at the
same time the circulatory and respiratory ma
chineries are no longer at their best. and there
fore the oxidation is imperfect. On the next
day the infirmed man is poisoned by the unu-
sual quantity of waste in the system, and feels
discomfort in many parts of his body or limbs
So, also, the discomfort scutely felt by some
persons during east winds probably arises from
the poison that ought to have been got rid of by
the skim but, owing to the closing of the pores,
has been thrown back into the system.
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
Tariff Pictures.
lNeio York. Press.1

Savings banks deposits in trade Great
Britain amount to $I4 per capita.
In Rhode Island, whose industries are pro.
tected, the savings banks deposits amount to
$175 per capita.
In few days the workmcn of Little Rhody
will vote to continue tho policy that gives
them high wages, a chance to live comfortably,
and an opportunity to save large portion of
their earningS
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician. retired from practice, had
placed In his hands by an East India missionary
The formula of simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Consumptio., Bron-
chitis Catarrh, Asthma and all Throat and Lung
Affections; also positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints.
Having tested its wonderful curative powers in
thousands of cases. and desiring TO relieve human
suffering will send FREQ of charge to n who wish
IT this recipe In German, French or English, with
full directions for preparing and using. Sent by
mail, by addressing, with stamp. naming this
paper. w. A. MOVES. $50 Po,rerJ Block. Rochester,
n. Y
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
Midnight PhIiOSonhY.

Nsio York Peekly.
Mr.. squlls-Quick Quick! Wake up!
believe there are burglars down stairs. Go
down and see.
Mr.. Squills (sleepily)-Nonsense, nothing
but the cat.
are burglars down stairs
Mr.. Squil!s (nervously) -Well-er-if you
know they are there, it's no use going down to
find out.
The National tribune., 1892-04-14

surprise j. occasioned by description of an
apron that was made of fine white null edged
with wide ruflle of soft lace. Above the rufle
border of violets was embroidered. The
long strings had occasional violets on them too.
The yiolets scattered over the apron instead of
In border would be pretty.
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
Valuable Suggestion.
[AHantd Constitutional

atlanta COnStltuIl0n.I
The Georgia editors should take proofs Of all
the "pi" in their offices and forward + EN- to
the Northern magazines. They can easily palm
them off for Canadian dialect stories, which
ara no9 in great demand.
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
b TRAMP'S STORY.
Phenomenal FeatS Performed by a
Man of Invention.
BY VINCENT BECKETT.

EUNION day with
the Grand Army of
the Republic, Cascade
avenue looked gay in
bright bunting. Each
house WED with its
nciehbor in honoring
with decorations the
erizzled veterans
every house except
one-a neat, modest
cottage shaded by
trees and uncovered
in woodbine. An aged
couple sat upon the
porch, their outlines
barely visible through
the vines. 4 trio of
girls went by, and one
of them said:
Catch that old rebel
d decorating for anybody
but jeff Davis. A
tramp. typical of his
class, stood upon the
SiSpuali, coutomplat-
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
All Right Now.

Street Dc Smiths Good Netus.
Mother (reprovingly)-" Your teacher says
you have 16 demerit marks.F'
Little Boy-"I guess teacher hasn't looked
in her book lately. l rubbed 'em out"
The National tribune., 1892-04-14
knowing and Thinking,

Street &c SnllH'S Good Neus.
Mammalian you pass mo the cake, dear7
Little Dear-I fnks you's had all at is dood
for you.
Mamma-How do you know?
Little Dear-I don't know, only fink, like
YOU do wen l wants fngs.