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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
POLICE COURT.
Frank Stone Sentenced to jaiI For Six
 Months.

Frank Stone Sentenced to Jail For Six
 Months.
 Walter $. Rowe came from Nauga- tuck yesterday and, taking too much of intoxicants, an officer roped him in. This morning he was told to go to his suburban home with all speed.
 Unfortunate Frank Stone was again before the court this morning. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness, but denied being common drunkard. His record of eleven convictions was against him, however, and he was given 30 days for drunkenness an 120 days for being a common drunkard.
 For some time past complaint has visiting the house of Mrs Gilligan at hours when honest people should be at their homes. About 12 o'clock last night, Officer Claf- fey suspecting something, knocked at the door of the house and the woman appearing asked what was wanted. On being told who was there a hurried flight was heard on the inside. When the officer entered he found Thomas McMahon, a notorious character, con- cealed in the garret. He was partly dressed. Mrs Gilligan has five children. This morning McMahon claimed that the woman was doing washing for him and she asked him to sleep with one of her boys last night, and not go home, as 1t was late when he called. He was fined $7 and costs.
 In the case of Michael Corcoran for keeping open his saloon and selling on Sunday, Attorney Lowe entered a de- murrer which was overruled and fine of $50 and costs imposed. An appeal was taken to the superior court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
NAUaATuck ANp VlclNlrY.
Doings Of . Day In the valley Bsloi
 This City.

DoinRs Of . Day In the valley Be1o1
 This City.
 NAUaATUcK, May 25.- The annual ladies of St Francis church opens this evening and will continue three nights. It is hardly necessary to say that it will be very largely attended.
 Prof Baxter will prompt and Tirrell will furnish the music at the picnic of the First Division of Hibernians at Hoadley's grove on Monday next.
 Mrs Belle Squires, who was injured last week by being thrown from car4 riage, is not getting along as well as her friends would like to see her. She is evidently suffering from internal in juries.
 The Cadets of St Francis church will give public drill on Decoration day.
 Mir Conran will have his building next to the postofice ready for Haring, the baker, to occupy, about the middle of June.
 A three year old child of Patrick Rooney died yesterday of scarlet fever. There are three more cases of the fever on the west side. While the buildings have been placarded by physician, the attention of the board of health has not been called to the matter nor the proper caution used to prevent the disease from spreading. ..
 The funeral of Mrs Patrick Burgess, aged 5S, took place to-day. There was not as large an attendance at the Kings Daughters festival last night as they had right to expect from the work they have gratuitously done in this community. Still goodly number enjoyed the repast. Orchestra music with two or more vocal solos made the time pass pleasantly. The society netted about $100 from sales and gifts. A portion of the old parsonage build ing occupied the highway in front oi the Congregational:church last night.
 Isaac A. Morse is getting up a 12 by 20 programme sheet of the Fourth oi July celebration, to supply this anG the surrounding towns, which will bt the best advertising medium offered here this season. He will put out 5, 5,OO( copies.
 The Congregational Sunday schoo scholars are anticipating lots of fun to morrow evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
..specked'' Ballots in Court.

NEW HAVEN, May 25.-The Phelan- Walsh quo warranto case dragged tediously along in the superior court again to-day. Testimony was adduced from Henry Abby, counter of Enfield, as to two ballots being found folded together at the corners, and from J. L. Wilson of Suffield as to ballots being cast in his town that contained blanks for the candidate for probate judge. The famous Bridgeport ballot box was opened this afternoon. 1t contained the 126 re- jected specked ballots and 24 "for" bal lots which had been rejected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25

A Tramp Loses Both Legs Under a
 Freight Train.
 James Corcoran, a tramp, aged 45 years, fell from a rapidly moving freight train as it was passing the depot in Bridgeport last night. Both legs were crushed. He was taken to the hospital where it is believed that he will die. He claims Lynn, Mass, as his home.
 Daniel Knapp, aged about 66 years, committed suicide by hanging himself in barn at Andover center sometime yesterday forenoon. His mind had been somewhat unbalanced for several days, but yesterday morning he seemed to be in an improved condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
oueer Rallot Depositaries.

One of the features of the famous Phelan-Walsh quo warranto was the bringing into court from every town in the state the election records. The lax manner in which the records were kept have impressed many. Any receptacle from tin pan to hen coop seems to be good enough to deposit the ballots in. It is a rare exception to find either the counters certificate or the moderators' returns in due form. The counters in one town made their returns on ballot. In another town the returns were made on the lining of an old hat, and other equally ridiculous scraps of paper were used to preserve the records which might make or unmake a president of the United States or governor of the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Tidal Wave For Blaine,

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Chairman Clarkson of the republican national committee stated to the Post to-day that it is almost the unanimous wish of the republicans of the country that Blaine be the nominee.
 BOSTON, May 25.-The canvass of the republicans of Boston and vicinity, made by the Boston papers, shows that Mckinley is the second choice, with a platform of reciprocity and protec- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
a1 bod EoR THE Loas oF AN EYE.
vssa.es n n. o... q Ee.e. Araln.,

verdict Tn che Case of Force Against
 pr Gregory.
 The arguments in the case of Force ys Gregory were concluded before Judge Bradstreet and the jury at 12 o'clock to- day. The jury were out only thirty minutes when they returned with a yer dict of $1, ,O00 and costs for the plaintiff. The case was as follows: The plaintiff's s little girl contracted an eye disease and Dr Gregory was engaged to attend her. The disease advanced SO rapidly that the sight of one eye was lost. Suit for $10,- 900 for the loss of the eye was then brought against the defendant. Attor- ney Root appeared for the plaintiff and Webster 6 O'Neil for the defendant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
AMUSEM MENTS.
"o'Dowd's Neighbors. |"

"U'DOWd's NeiEhborSs"
 Laughable scenes, humorous situ- ations, novel specialties and more than ordinarily pleasing musical effects all put in one barrel surrounding such a clever comedian as Mark Murphy, and called "O'Dowd's Neighbors," is sure to furnish an entertainment we'll worth seeing, when the head is knocked out on Thursday night at Jacques opera house. Mark is not the only dweller in the barrel of fun. There are twenty towards the mirth making.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
The Green Goods Man Runs Away.

BRISTOL, May 24.-Andrew J. Deegan, who some two months ago was caught at the green goods game in this town, and subsequently released from jail on $1, ,O0O bonds, has fled. P. J. Whalen, a hotel keeper of this town, who was surety on the bond, has searched for a week to find Deegan, but no trace of him can be found. The bond will probably be called.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Suit Against the HousatonIc.

A suit for $6,5O0 was yesterday insti- tuted by the estate of William H. Bar mum against the Honsatonic railroad. The action is to recover for thirty-four freight cars alleged to have been sold by the plaintiff to the Housatonic road in October, 1889. It is alleged that no part of the purchase money agreed upon has ever been paid. The late Mir Barnum was for several years president of the Housatonic,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
D. J. RafTerty Writes About His Visit to
 the Almshouse.


 the Almshouse. Editor of the DEMOCRAT: A thorough inspection of the aims house was made this afternoon by D. J. RaffertY and two other friends, E. J. Tobin and James Magner, who by courteous consent of the matron, in the absence of her husband, were shown through the building, by Miss Mary Thompson, sister Of the former keeper. From the kitchen to the attic we found everything clean and neat. There have been statements made before pubic meetings to the effect that the inmates of the almshouse bave been i'll treated. Not one of them could find to say that he was ill treated by either the former or present keeper of the almshouse.
 Yours Respectfully,
 D. J. RAFFERTY. Waterbury, May 24,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Cured by Faith.

Mrs John Pagan of Meriden says she was cured, by kissing the relic of St Ann in New York, of lifelong illness, and is performing her household dutles for the first time in over two years,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Promiuent Ansonian Dead,

ANsoNIA, May 25.-Charles E. Bristol, of the Bristol Drug Go, died suddenly this noon. He was 45 years of age and was postmaster from 1863 to to 1880.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25

We showing (and selling) line of Ladies' Shirt Waists which great favor with that class of trade who khave good taste and judgment and good article from what all others in this city show
 Our prices range from 43 cents Qaundered upwards and have them in Cambrcs Prcales White and Printed Lawns Chambrays, Chevios Irish Dme Surah, China and Shaded Silks in neat and attractive patterns of light and dark colors and blacks.
 Novelties again this week in Collars and Cuffs and Neck but always different from the others and at lower prices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
CONLON BROS.

Now that housekeeping and ou overlook vour stock of household goods you win pro ably find number of indispensable articles missing In order to assist repac sale in housefunishn department space forbds mentioning many articles give you just few leaders in each department
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Miller < Peck.
A Great Reduction In Carpets
 For this Week.

We have been through our Carpet Department and to clean it up, after our busy sea- son, we have laid out all in one pile on the north side of the room, goods which will move rapidly at the prices below. You are invited to inspect the pile and take your choice. One lot Ingrains at 200 and 2sc,
 worth B 1-3c. One line Extra Super Ingrains at 373c,
 worth soc.
 One line Extra Super Ingrains at soc,
 worth Go.
 One line, including all the best makes
 of Extra Super Ingrains at 5oc,
 worth 7oc.
 25 pieces Body Brussels at 75c, re-
 duced from ST. A Special Job at o8c. All our best Velvet Carpets and 40
 pieces Lowell, Hartford and Bige-
 low Body Brussells, best goods,
 worth from S1.25 to &1. s, for one
 week 9Sc.
 We consider this to be one | of the best bargains We have ever offered in our thirty years of experience.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
LOCAL LINEs.

Iust received 40bushels of Blisa' Early Seed Potatoes at LADD's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
FAIR. WARMER.

Omoial Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and TO-NTOrroW.
 NEW YORK, May 25.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING
Meetings This Evening.

Meetings This Evening. Second Advents.
 Mattatuck Council, No 713, R. A. Court Fruitful Vine, A. O. F. of A. Eureka Chapter, No 22, R. A. M. Mattatuek Drum corps. Excelsior Council, No 9, O. U. AM. Waterbury Temperance Alliance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Millinery Goods

Is what you want and I. Chase's is the place to get them if you desire
 1st. The latest styles.
 9nd. The most desirable goods.
 Srd. The largest stock to select from.
 4th. Your work done by the very best and most fashionable artists.
 9th. The lowest prices. And we might go on and enumerate a dozen other reasons, did time and space permit, but as both are limited, we simply remind you that I. Chase's is Ehe millinery establishment of the city, in every possi- ble particular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
at 8 a. m. to-daY:

Cox of the weather bureau predicts for to-day and Thursday fair weather, warmer, southwest winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25

Dr c. W. S. Frost, 177 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
JUST FLYING.

The air is full of Bargains and our store is full of people catching on to them; "dou't get left" we have just received a car load of Window and Door Screens of the very latest make, don't use the old kind when you can get the latest at the same prices. We still have some Seeds left but they are going fast. Call and ex- anime our Lawn Mowers, Ice Cream Freezers, Hose and Hose Reels. Our By cycle sales are fast increasing, can we sell you one1
 P. J. BOlan,
 OO-04 BANK STREET,
 Telephone 134.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT,

Waterbury, May A.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-06-04
THE MAN WITH A STRAIN.
II He Is Not Warned In Time He May
Not Live Long.

II He Is Not Warned In Time He May
Not Live Long.
There were four or five OF US to-
gether in the smoking car all free to
JOIN in the general compensation. says
writer in the Detroit Free Press.
After bit young man. who was
travelling for Boston house. brought
out coin. and by laying it on his
wrist and swapping his finger he
caused it to jump six inches high. All
OF US except heavy old farmer with
a clay pipe had seen the thing done
many times but it was new to him,
and he exclaimed in astonishment.
Wall, by thunder! but that ar
does beat anything in the line Of tricks
/ ever did seei"
The Boston man then worked his
ears backward and forward,
and by moving the skin on his fore
head he lifted his hat
by gum! but I've lived to be so
years old. and never saw that done
before" gasped the farmer consider
ably excited.
This encouraged the Boston man,
and he borrowed 10 cents OF the
farmer and made few passes and
changed 1t into quarter. The man
was almost dumiounded, and as the
exhibition ceased and the group broke
up he beckoned me over to him and
asked:
is that young man related to
you?"
NO"
'Is he friend OF yourspn
Hes an acquaintance.
Wall you don't want him to fall
sick and die?"
no"
Then let me tell you sumthin, {"
he continued, as he dropped his voice
to a whisper. Hes too mighty
smart His brain is CROWN too fast.
l had a boy named Sam. about his
age and he looked a good deal like
him. Sam was gettin' along as smooth
as 'lasses till a Teller came along one
day and learned him the string game
and that thing they call thimble-
riggin'."
AND then ne began TO fail. did
hep' ] asked.
True as gospel! Too much of a
strain on his head, you see. Brain
just softened up like puddin'. and in
Iess'n six months we had to bury HIM.
Better see this Teller and have talk
with him. Them's powerful cute
tricks O. his, but I'm tellin' you the
strain is too much altogether too
much. II somebody don't warn him.
it won't be three months afore he
won't know 'nuff to chop up pumpkins
to feed cows"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-06-04
THE PHILosopHER's STONE.
Ancient Alehe mistA Wee divided Con-
eesning ITS Character.

Ancient AlehemtstA Wore Dlvldsd Con-
eerning ITS Character.
The composition of the "Philos-
opher's Stone" was the prime problem
OF medieval alchemy; and although
many practitioners OF the holy art"
declared that they had discovered the
ingredients necessary to It's production.
nothing Is now certainly known In re-
gard to the composition OF this secret
OF secrets" BY way OF explanation II
may be well 20 mention that the Phi
losophers Stone" was a substance
which the ancient alchemists thought
would change all baser metal TO pure
gold. Legendary history says that
Noah took the true and original ''Pht-
losopher's Stone" with him Ia the ark.
and that he hanged Il up In tho
center Of the great boat that all
OF the living creatures gathered
therein might be lighted by it's
presence" From the time the phil
losophers. alchemists etc. began
TO make their celebrated expert
ments. there was a hot controversy
as to whether the 'stone" had "a
corporal or merely an ethereal exist
ence, says the St. Louis Republic.
One adept declared that II was com
posed simply OF common mercury;
another maintained that Il was not a
stone az all but that II YVES at ono and
the same time mineral. vegetable and
animal matter 'queerly blended the
three together A third. not 10 DO
outdone by his brother aichcmists, de-
clared that the stone was a mineral
fro continual equal and non.eYapor-
atingl As 10 the color OF the philo-
sophical matter. there was the usual
diversity OF opinion. Florus In La
Tourhe des Philosophes says that Il
was black; TO Zenou II was rod. %
Rosinus IL was white on tho surface
and red inside. Others wero not
wanting to declare that II had all
the colors OF tho rainbow. besides sew
eral intermediate colors not yoi
named. DR. Brewer. in his famous
Dictionary OF Phrase and Fable. d
work which haze often quoted In
Notes for the Curious. says: 1T
was in fact rcd powder or amalgnm
70 drive of the Impurities Of the baser
metals" The doctor has the supper,
OF Morieus who says that II was rcd
and soft TO the touch. but Raymond
Lulli declares that II was harder
than the diamond or sapphire"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-06-04
No oFFgNsg lNrENnEn.

''Did you sec any sharks while you were
on your trayelsin II should say aid.
but didn't buy anything OF thom. -
Washington Star
How did the surprise party 20 of last
nightp Double. quick time. The sur.
prised people thought they were burglars.
and turned the hose ON them. Harper
Bazaar
Fangle--'1 seems 20 me very strange
that Mrs McJunkin should lavish 40 much
affection on that homsly pug dog. . Cum.
so--"You ought to see her husband. -
Epoch.
Architect--"And on these panels Won
wish, ] believe, tho double conyolnte. %
Mrs Nouveau--"Oh, no, indeed I aid
l wanted just plain wigglo running down
each side "-Harper's Bazaar.
He took her hand tenderly. "a ring
would look sweet on that little finRer,p he
said--'an engagement ring" 1T ism
the fashion to wear engagement rings ON
the little finger" she replied, drawing
her hand away. --Hnrper's Baznr.
Tom Bigbee-' Howell uibbon haa n
now English overcoat, and when he comes
around tell him it doesn't IT. tuat for a
joke" q. Washington Smith---s,But /
don't want 10 tell n lie" Tom Biebao.
you won't have TO- Puck.
Featherstone--''Do you believe in
ghostsp Travers-"Well, for years
have been living in haunted house. y
Featherstone-''You don't tell mel who
was It haunted byI'i Travers -,Bv INV
tailor. "-Clothier and Furnisher.
For tho love Of heaven, Amanda, -
said Rev. Dr. Fourthly, calling 70 his wife
In tones OF thunder, ''come and take this
squalling baby out OF the room before sie
drives me crazy I'm writing sermon
on Bearing one another's burdens. IT,
Tid-Bits.
Teacher Now, johnny, you under.
stand the difference between ancestor
and descendants, do you mott The one
Gsmes before and the other after us )
Johnny-"Yeth en-. My ma ith a do.
thendant.' Teacher--"Not at all. You've
got II just wrong" Johnny--Norns.
she'tb alwayth comm after me. 6--Bostou
Post. VN
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-06-04
a WoefuI stnte.

One Of Philadelphia's most promi.
nent physicians, while in Virginia re-
Gently wandered into village court
room, where a trial was in progress.
As he entered dispute which was
being carried on between the prosecu.
ton and defense as TO the advisabilsy
OF admitting a certain letter as evil
dence. was ended by the Judge desir-
ing that the letter be given him in on.
der that he might decide the matter.
When the letter was handed him he
put on his spectacles. turned the letter
first inside out then upside down. then
sideways, examining 1t carefully all
the time.
What's the matter with the judgeP''
asked DR. Blank OF bystander.
why doesn't he read the letter."
Pshaw" said the Individual adj
dressed, with a world Of contempt in
his tone; He can't read readIn'-read-
in, let alone writin -readin.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-06-04
A USEFUL INVENTION.
stepping Runaway Horses by an sEiec'
trIcal Contrtvance.


That electricity has practical appli-
cations as a liie-saver has been shown
in numerous ways but 1t has remained
for Mr.. A. b Holson. Of Chicago TO
apply 1t in such a manner as to avert
serious accidents to the occupants OF a
carriage drawn by runaway horse.
Many deaths have been charged to
electricity but If the prospects hold
good the company that has been or
ganized recently to promote the in
vention wall show TO the world that
electricity has been successfully APP
piled as a means Of saving life. says
Electrician. or at least of averting
serious accidents.
The invention consists of dry bat
terry inclosed in a small hardwood
box. which may be very conveniently
placed under the drivers seat OF the
carriage. From the battery two flex-
ible wires run. by means Of the reins,
to the brides TO which are attached
two small metal balls that are placed
in the horses nostrils The wires are
connected by two push buttons by
means OF which the circuit can be
closed; one of these is placed within
easy reach of the coachman. and the
other inside the carriage for the use
OF those riding in it. The application
OF the apparatus is so extremely
simple that IL needs little explanation.
In case span of horses becomes
unmanageable, and. as is usually the
case when frightened starts to run
away. the driver can, by simply
pressing the button. give them an
e%ctric shock through the small metal
balls in their nostrils. II as some
times happens the driver should not
be on his seat and the horses start
while the carriage is occupied by any
person. the push button placed there
within the occupants reach can be
used to bring the horses to halt. 1t
can be seen from the description given
that the apparatus is only noticeable.
when in position on a horses head
after very close inspection. 1t is also
claimed by the promoters that when
properly adjusted no chatting or
scratching can result from the use OF
the apparatus on a horse.
Numerous successful trials have
proved that the apparatus is instanta-
neous and certain in its action and re-
suits. At a recent public trial in Chi
cago team of spirited horses were
hitched to a closed carriage and the
electric harness fittings were placed
in position. One Of the gentlemen
present stepped inside the carriage
and two or three sharp cuts with the
whip gave the horses an unexpected
and emphatic signal to start They
Immediately started down the street
at a terrific speed. On reaching a
predetermined point the button was
pressed and the frightened animals
Immediately came to a stand-still and
then began to back away from what
seemed to them mysterious attack
from in front The occupant of the
carriage alighted. caught the horses
by the bits. and soon succeeded in
| quieting them down.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-06-04
you HAVE NOTICED THAT.

IL may have been observed that coastlng
as an amusement has les drawbacks. la.
dianApolis News.
French duels with tho small sword are
seldom illustrated with cuts, except In the
papers the next morning Savannah
News.
II handwriting Is an index OF character
some newspaper reporters ought 10 feel
afraid to go TO bed with themselves nights.
-Somerville journal
It's remarkable as strong proof OF ma
lures disposition TO assert itself that fow
girls learning the violin care 30 use d
cbin-rest Philadelphia Times.
When man makes lot Of good roso.
lutions he will do better not 20 say any.
thing about them TO his wife. Then
when he fails TO keep them she win not
say anything about them 10 him. Som.
erville Journal