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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
POLITICAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Case Against Representative Healy
 On Trial.

The Case Against Representative Healy
 On Trial.
 The case of Walker vs Healy was argued by the plaintiff yesterday in the supreme court room at the capitol be- fore the following committee from the democratic members of the house of representatives: Begg of Enfield, Crane of Ellington, Chase of Stonington and Davis of Middletown. MT Walker made his argument, and Mir Healy de nied in general the charges. Then the committee went into secret session and considered the case, but made no re- port, so that. the fate of Mir Healy still remains uncertain. In regard to one particular charge, that Mir Healy called Mir Walker Ca crank and an ass," it is said that MT Healy neither made a de- nial or an admission.
 Speaker Paige, who has gone duck hunting on the Chesapeake, told the New Haven Registers Washington correspondent that he thought free coinage would greatly lnjure the demo- crats in Connecticut. He thinks Cleve- land stronger than Hill in this state, because he could carry the independent vote. Harrison would poll the full re. publican vote and something more | F'Should the silver bill ever reach the president and receive his veto, think he woul1 sweep the entire eastern country without any difficulty what. ever."
 The special senate committee on the Seymour constitutional convention bill Senators Clark, Holden and Fox, de cided after long session at the capitol yesterday afternoon, to hold the first public hearing on the matter March 2 at 11:30 a. m., in the supreme court room at the capitol. The senate specia committee to consider the Holden bill consisting of Senators Seymour, Shum way and Thayer, has been invited tc attend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Out at his home in Cincinnati, John Ewing has been having an all winter battle for life. The struggle has been a hard one, but he is confident now that the victory will be his. For the first time in several weeks he was able to leave his bed on Saturday, and Dr Wat son now speaks encouragingly of the future. The day after Buck Ewing, his brother, left for tHot Springs, the startling story of Johns serious condi- tion was told him. ''This grip is terri lungs, but I'm not coughing half as much as did some weeks ago. I'll be happy if I'm able to report for duty in July. Still, you can't tell"
 Captain Ewing, of the New Works, says he would rather have Red" Mack as a second baseman than Bassett. Ewing says: II blame Bassett for young Rusie's let up last fall. He was as straight as a string until he got in. dulging in some of the quiet budging parties given by Bassett. Few people know that, but I'm on the lookout this year to strengthen the New Yorks at every point"
 At the home of his parents in Bridge port, Edward Rowan, the noted ex-ball player, died early last night. Mir Rowan was suffering from general debility and hemorrhages of the lungs. For some time past his health has been steadily failing. He leaves father and mother, His wife met a horrible death at the Sterling street crossing three years ago. Rowan was for years catcher for the Athletics and New Works.
 President John B. Day is out with the announcement that he will take the Richardson case before the league meet ing and fight the matter to finish.
 A cooking main of eleven battles was fought this morning in Orreco, near the Rhode Island line, between Rhode Is- land and Connecticut birds. Six battles were won by Rhode Island. A large number of betting men were present from this and other towns in both states,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Six Year Old Boy Drowned in the
 Park River, at Hartford.

A SAA AoAE OAu 1bOy DrOWneu In the
 Park River, at Hartford.
 Charles Burke, the six year old son of Edward Burke of S2 Francis avenue, was drowned last night in the Park river, near Park street, Hartford. He had ventured on the ice which was not strong enough to bear his weight, and disappeared from the sight of his com panions. At late hour last night his body had not been recovered.
 Emma Hornblow and William Gale were married in England thirty years ago. They separated owing to family troubles and each married again. Last Tuesday they met on Consolidated road train. Both had lost their partners by death and they agreed to marry again. The ceremony was performed in Bridgeport, Both are 57 years old.
 The mad dog scare of Chester and the boy who was bitten, has gone to New York for treatment, and all owners of dogs have been warned to keep them muZzled for two months. Several ot the dogs supposed to have been bitten have been killed, while the brain of the mad dog has been sent to New York city for examination.
 Ayouth named Mansfield, residing in East Haven, had a narrow escape from death this morning. He was driving a milk wagon across the Ferry street crossing of the Shore Line railroad when Eis wagon was struck by the Boston ex. press due in New Haven at o'clock The horse escaped without a scratch and the boy was slightly injured. The wagon was entirely demolished. The boy was taken to Dr Roberts office where his injuries were attended to.
 Thomas Eagan, of Cheshire, is at the New Haven hospital suffering from frost ! bites caused by exposure. He is r years old and until recently worked at Sargent's shop in New Haven. On Thursday he left his home in Cheshire and spent the night out doors. He ob. tained liquor somewhere and became intoxicated. When found on Friday morning his limbs were badly frozen, He was brought to the hospital yester. several tees on both feet, and he will be crippled for life.
 The locomotive of the passenger train on the Springfield division of the New York 6 New England railroad, due at Providence at S:2O a. m., was derailed by broken rail yesterday, half a mile from that city, crossed two tracks and ran into freight car. The passenger cars kept on the rails and no one was injured.
 Three cars of the west bound white train were derailed at East Hampton last night. The accident was caused by switchman throwing the swith toe quick, derailing the second car from the rear and pulling off two others. A passenger from Boston, standing on the rear platform, jumped, fell across the track; receiving serious, internal iniur ies. The train was taken back to Willi mantle and sent to New York via Hart | ford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
NAuoATuck ANo vlclNlTv.
Doings of Day. In the valley Bolov
 This City.

Doings of Day In the Valley Below
 This City.
 NAUGATUCK, Feb 23.-The board of selectmen have advertised for bids for the whole or any portion of the $100,- 900, ten to twenty year town bonds dated April 1, 1899, payable in gold, in- terest payable semi-annually at four per cent per annum. Bids will be opefed Wednesday. March g, at II o'clock a. m. No bids will be entertained for less than par value and accrued interest.
 Reeves band of twenty-five pieces, with noted prima donna, will give a concert at the opera house on Monday evening, March 7.
 The leap year party of the Woman's Relief corps at the opera house tonight, promises to be pleasant affair. The amusements on last evening were drive whist party at Mrs A. M Kane's, surprise party at Miss Blans fields, a gathering of young people al Deacon Warren's, also one at Dl Tuttle's.
 Dr Fitzgerald of Bridgeport was 1T this place yesterday.
 | A. Perkins, who has been with the E H. Darlington Go for some time, leave on Saturday to take charge of a whole sale meat store at Yonkers, N. Y. Franl Cannon will fill his place here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
Landlord sm1th,s Crime.

CHESTER, Feb 23.-T.andlord Smith of the Chester house has been arrested and fined for allowing half grown donkey to roam the streets day and night. This is the donkey which recently broke up a leap year party given by the fashion able people of the place in Bradley hall, by walking up two flights of stairs and into the hall. When the dancers saw the donkey they began to plague it with the result that it began to kick and it kicked so wildly that the dancers were obliged to seek safety in flight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
"The Kerry Cow"
''Laila'' ''
Arsenic For Baking Powder.

BANGOR, Me, Feb 23.-It was an nounced last week that twenty-eight persons in Mt Chase had been poisoned by eating bread, which was made with supposedly poisonous baking powder. died. Professor F. c. Robinson, of Boudoin college, has analysed some of the powder and finds it pure arsenic. It is suspected that Jarrett obtained the arsenic for some bad suppose and that he was accidently poisoned himsslf. Several of the people poisoned are in a dangerous condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
Campbell and Cleveland.

DETROIT, Mich, Feb 3.-Ex-Governel James E. Campbell of Ohio and FIX. President Cleveland are booked for an interview to-day at the Russell house They will confer as to the sending of 8 solid Cleveland delegation from Ohio tc Cleveland as against John R. Mclean and Senator Hill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
TIMELY TOPICS.

Kelly is selling fresh eggs for % cents q dozen.
 Try the Waukenhose, for sale by J. B. Mullings. Perfect comfort assured.
 Bonner, Preston & Go will open the store, 80 and S2 South Main street, with a full line of wall papers, etc, on Thursday, February 25.
 T. D. Mccarthy sells good footwear at low prices.
 Store to rent, corner East Main and Dublin streets
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23

The Upson 6 Singleton company carries larger stock of clothing and furnishings than any store in town.
 It is said that $S7 was stolen from David Sheehy of Baldwin street last Sunday. The police have not been noti- fled.
 D. J. Gibson, late telegrapher at the New England station, leaves tomorrow for New York where he accepted simi- lar position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
Reid & Hughes SHEETS
 and PILLOW CASES.

We offer an important pur- chase of Sheets and Pillow Cases, made from the best makes of cotton, in all the necessary sizes. The prices are less than the goods would cost to buy it by the yard and you are saved the trouble of making up.
 Prices Pillow Cases, 15c. 16c, 18c, 19c, 25c. PIC and 29c.
 Sheets, 65c, 69c, 75c and S73c.
 We show them on the center table near entrance, and invite inspection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
Barn in Chaplin Burned.

WILLIMANTIC, Feb 23.-A barn be- longing to MT Chaplin in Champlin, was burned last night, with five head of cattle and a large quantity of hay. Cause unknown. Loss $1 300, insurance S1 ,O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
LOCAL LINES.

LADD, the grocer, sells more good gro- ceries for the money than his neighbors
 PHELAN is giving decorated cup, saucer and plate, IA inch decorated plat ter or china milk pitcher with one pound of tea or baking powder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
Tie Gas Was Turned On.

NEW YORK, Feb 23.-Fred s. Parker, aged is, son of we'll known merchant. was found lying unconscious in the bath room at his home, early this morning. The gas was turned on, but unlighted. The young man will die. He has been suffering from mental troubles for some times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
Parker Sentenced For One Year.

NEW HAVEN, Feb 23.-W. S. Parker, the colored mail clerk of Meriden, who was caught robbing the mails. was brought before Judge Shipman in the United States court to day. He was sentenced to one year in states prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23

NEW HAVEN, Feb 23.-Sergeant Cox of the weather bureau predicts for to- day and Wednesday generally cloudy weather, possibly light rain or snow on Wednesday, nearly stationary tempera- ture, northeast to east winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
Divorced Friday, Married Monday.

NoRwALK, Feb 23.-Charles H. Brown, of this city, whose wife obtained a divorce in Bridgeport, on Friday, on the ground of nou-support. was married yesterday to Mrs P. H. James, of Rich field
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
CLOUDY WEATHER.

OmcIal Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and TO-MOrrow.
 NEW YORK, Feb 23.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at A. m to-day:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-23
AMUSEM ENTS.
Dockstader's NdinstreIs

The crowd at the opera house last evening was the largest of the season, the attraction being Lew Dockstader's minstrels. Everything was new and novel and Dockstader in his specialties kept the house in roars. He is easily the funniest man on the minstrel stage. The singing was above the average, and Little Freddie, in songs and dances, was indeed wonder.
 "A Knotty Affair."" Tomorrow nights attraction at the opera house will be John c. Rice and his clever company of comedy players, in the latest New York farce comedy sue cess, "A Knotty Affair."" MT Rice will be assisted in its presentation by such well known people as Charles Ross, Richard J. Jones, George w. Barnum, Miss Sallie Cohen, Miss Kate Toncray, Miss Mabel Fenton and little Bessie Clayton.
 l "The Kerry Cow" l This is the fourteenth year that Joe Murphy has played "Kerry Gow,'' and the demand for it is greater each season for it is the greatest of them all. He will be seen at the opera house Satur. day night.
 l "Laila"
 'Laila," to be presented at the opera house on February 29, by the pupils oi St Mary's school, under direction oi Prof J. L. Bonn, promises to be ar | artistic success. The members of the cast have applied themselves diligently to the task and show thorough appre citation of the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-11
IN WALL STREET TODAY.
The Market Was Dull and Prices Were
Lower.

The Market Was Dull and Prices Were
Lower.
New YORK, July 1.-THE stock market
opened the new week this morning with
further depression, but the usual moderate
volume of business and the usual narrow
fluctuations. London came lower and first
prices. in sympathy, were from 4 to 4 lower
than Saturdays final figures, and while..a rally
ing tendency was seen in the early trading and
Burlington rose % per cent to l01h, the whole
list soon gave way and quickly receded to be-
low the level Of the opening prices, Louisville
and Nashville leading the downward movement.
from its last price of Saturday. while all the
others lost small fractions, even Burlington los
ing the early improvement
There was no feature to the late dealings
though firmer temper prevailed without any
recovery. Beside Burlington and Louisville,
Atchison and st. Paul were specially active, but
the rest Of the list were very quiet throughout.
The market at II o'clock was dull and steady at
small fractions below first prices.
Money on call ia easy at 2 per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper, Ha51a. Sterling exchange is quiet
and easy, with actual business at 1861 a487 for
sixty-day bills and 48Sa4SsH for demand
Posted rates, 4SSa4S9H. The report Of the
Mercantile Safe Deposit Company to the stock
exchange shows no change in silver, 2,097 900
ounces; certificates, 2,096.
Government bonds dull and Arm. State
bonds neglected. Railroad bonds quiet and
steady.
The stock market became most oppressively
dull after II o'clock, but the weakness of the
early dealings returned and slight fractional
further losses were sustained, St Paul and
Louisville being the most prominent in the de-
cline. No other feature was seen and the mar
ket at noon was dull and stagnant at about
lowest prices Of the morning. Bar silver, s7H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-11

They Are Dissatisfied ut the State Cor
mittee's Endorsement of Fusion.

They Are Dissatisfied ut the State Com
mittee's Endorsement Of Fusion.
TOPEKA, KAN, July 11.-There is much dis
satisfaction. among leading democrats Of the
state over the action Of the democratic state
convention in indorsing the peoples party
nominees. The displeasure is so> in
tense that the democracy of the
fifth district has q call to all ''true democrats
in Kansas" to meet in Harrington July 20
to put o full ticket in the field. II
is also learned that the democrats are
organizing other congressional districts,
and that the convention at Harrington
will be attended by 600 representative demo-
Gratis, who will insist on the nomination Of q
straight ticket. The democrats Of the seventh
congressional district have called q convention
at Dodge City to nominate q candidate. This
IL Jerry Simpsons district and every ef-
fort il being made by Simpson and his
friends to have the convention refuse to nomi-
nate straight democrat. Without the demo-
cratic vote Of the district simpsons chances
are slim. Many leading democratic bust
ness men are opposed to Simpson be-
cause OF the impracticable financial
legislation advocated by him, and will make q
vigorous fight in the convention against his in
dorsement The districts the largestin the state,
comprising twenty-five counties, and 1t Is be-
lieved the upper half viii be almost solid
against him.
]. B. Crouch, editor Of the Hutchinson
Times, and A. B. Reeves, prominent young
democrat Of Stanton county, viii be candidates
against Simpson at the Dodge City convention.
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THE VOTES OF BRITONs.
Returns From the Elections Received This
Afternoon.

Returns From the Elections Received This
Afternoon.
LONDON, July 11.-At o'clock this afternoon
the total returns received showed the election
Of 1874 conservatives, 1853 liberals, q liberal
unionists, "a anti-Parnellites, 5 laborites and 4
Parnellites.
The contest in East Worcester between Aus
tin Chamberlain, liberal unionist, son Of Jos.
Chamberlain, and Oscar Browning, liberal, had
some piquant features. Mr.. Chamberlain was
pupil Of Mr.. Browning at Merton College. Mr..
Browning was assisted in his canvass by other
college dons, while Mr.. Chamberlain was as
sisted by q number Of his college chums. His
fathers influence also helped him we'll The re-
suit Of the poll showed the election Of Mr..
Chamberlain, who received Sill votes, against
2,5l7 cast for Mr.. Browning.
RETURNS IN DETAIL.
The following election returns have been re-
ceived today:
Ireland, Kildare, north division, Patrick j.
Kennedy, anti-Parnellite, elected, 2,08S; James
L. Carew, Parnellite, defeated, I,745. In 1886
Mr. Carew was returned unopposed. While a
member Of the late parliament he was arrested
charge Of violating the Irish coercion
law. On that occasion Mr.. Parnell pleaded
warmly in his behalf in the house of commons.
Mr.. Carew spent some time in Jail for his
patriotism. He Joined the side Of Mr.. Parnell
in the recent differences and is now defeated
Scotland, Dumfriesburghs, r. T. Reid, lib
eral, reelected, 1893; Sir A. Noel Agnew, lib
eral unionist, 1,166. Vote In l886-Reid,
liberal, 1,547; Mattinson, conservative. 1917.
Ireland. Sligo, south division, Thos. Curran,
anti-Parnellite elected, 800; Ffolliott, conser-
vative, 54S. In 1886 Mr.. T. Sexton, nationalist,
was returned unopposed, being also elected at
the same time for West Belfast. Mr..
Sexton choosing to sit for Belfast, a
new election was held in February. 1887,
and Mr.. E. ]. Kennedy, nationalist, was elected
unopposed. Mr.. Kennedy resigned and in
July, 1888, Mr.. Edmund Leamy, nationalist,
was returned unopposed. Mr.. Leamy took the
side Of Parnell and was renominated by the
Parnellites, but appears to have withdrawn
from the contest.
: Scotland, Bsnffshire, R. W. Duff, liberal, re-
elected, Ass; Mailman Barry, independent,
1,4A Vote in 18S6-Duf. liberal, 2,583; Sir c..
Grant, liberal unionist, 1884. Mr.. Duff was
junior lord Of the treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-11

Military Companies to BE Formed TO Oppos
the Pinkert0ns.


the Pinkertons.
CHICAGO, July 11.-There appears TO be de-
termination on part Of organized labor to form
military companies within their ranks to COM
bat the Pinkertons when the next clash between
capitsl and labor occurs. The leaders Of the
various labor organizations in this city when
questioned in regard to the matter all confirmed
the rumor that the working people intended
arming themselves.
Ben Garland of the Gas Filters Union said
1--WE propose enlisting and arming 1000 men.
We wao Jas. O'Connell, president Of Building
Trades Council, as colonel. 1 can
raise company easily enough.
So can A. c. Boyd, business agent
Of the Building Trades Council. We viii open
our enlistment papers tomorrow. We have
already circulated papers and a number have
already signed the papers. We viii organize
companies Of 100 men. They will be armed,
drilled and equipped. We will Join the
prime object of our organization will be to fight
the Pinkertons whenever they are called in to
fight workingmen. We will send petition to-
morrow to the secretary Of state asking for a
charter or license to organize and arm az an in
dependent military body. As soon as we get
that we will arm ourselves and begin drilling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-11

From the Altar 20 the Grave.
H,eHwAr ROBsrHr.

some hishvsymsn steal your money. others ~ 10
steal the results Of your brain and the frut of 700
labor tbs latter h the worst form Of highway robbsry
Merit has made . success Of CARRIERS LITTL1
LIVER PILLS. They have become housshold VOID
and the people VIII have them. they their vsaus.
Then comes ths highwaymAn with hls INVITATIONS
AND WORTHLESS FRAUDS. and with these -
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-11

Rains Have Caused Such Washouts Thal
Trains Cannot BE Run.
BIRnrSaHAx, Ala, July 1l.-Rain has fallsr
in west Alabama and east Mississippi almos,
continually for the past week and the countr,
Il flooded The Georgia Pacific railrosd h un.
able to run trains further west than Nflport.
The Mobile and Ohio railroad q vaaked out
at several points around Columbus, Mir. -
Enormous damage has been done b crops.
Tho Tombigbee river il rising and people u
the iowlsnds are moving out Of their hoasss.
II In feared that the nood Of ~ snrinr m
be repeated The Warrior river q ovsrAouina
the country In Tuscaloosa county, Ala, and
already eioo,eeo damage has bssn doss u
crops.
Jesse B. Coleman, prominsnt avniu maa.
While trying to ave hi timber saf6 - Lvin0s-
ton was drowned
The rain Is ssill fAliing and noss da.ass b
threatanad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-11
WHITE DREss Goops.

FisureSwiss Muslins from 20 to 4Oc. Q yard-s
saving tou Of from 8 TO 10c. yard.
AL inch Swiss Fiouncings reduced to half
price PES range from 35e. to 81 yard.
White La Linons at cost. AL grades. From &c.
TO AOc- sya
White Ina Dimities at cost
White anchored MuIls at coat
Black Inc Iinons and Organizes at cost
Black andhite Linen Lawns at cost
White Fern Lawns at cost prtcss.
II VIII payou to look over our stock and buy In an
ucipation. en- II you don't want them now. as you
can get dolls worth here for every eighty cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-11
ROCK CREEK PARK.

More Money Turned Over to the Court by
Secretary Foster.
Late this afternoon secretaryfoster honored
the requisition of the Rock Greek Park commits
sioners for the sum of S347, 900 and the sum was
paid into the registry Of the courts. This
money is in payment for the Shoemaker and
Truesdell tracts.
Mr.. C. C. Glover and Mr.. Ross Perry held an
extended conference with the Secretary this
afternoon upon the matter and at the close Of
it warrant was signed and the money formally
turned over to the court