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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
sgcoNo REoIMENT MATTERS.

colonel Dohsrty submits Plans For
 Field Day Exercises to the Adjutant
 General.
 Under the new military code each regiment of tthe Connecticut. National Guard shall have field day during the mOnth%of May. Last evenings New Haven Register in along ,articleZo on the subject of theiSecond regiment says:
 "Colonsl Doherty's wishes are, if he formally decides to order out the whole regiment, to assemble it at Waterbury sometime during the month, the date to be fixed m the future. He is at present tion, etc, which he will submit te Adiu tant General Embler, and if the cost is not too great to make the plan inn possible, there is great likelihood that the scheme will be formally approved. There will be no sham battle in the proceedings this year, it being the sole intention to devote the day both to battalion and regimental drills to per feet formations, etc, in conformity with the new code. It IS expected that Wa terbury people will lend their aid to tue scheme by affOrding entertainment to the soldiers and otherwise assisting in the success of the plan, and in fact many of the prominent citizens of Wa terbury have already assured Colonel Doherty of their hearty cooperation, provided he wilt put the plan into operation"
 Colonel Doherty when seen by a reporter this morning, said that yester- day he forwarded to Adjutant General Embler his plans for the proposed drill. It is intended to have the drill take place .between7 the 18th and 3Oth of May. E Colonel Doherty says he is at a loss to understand. how the Register obtained the story, as he had said noth- ing and would not until his plans were approved by the adjutant-generaI.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
PREPARING FOR THE STATE PARADE

Important Meeting of HibernIams in
 Bridgeport Yesterday.
 In the parlors of the Atlantic hotel at Bridgeport yesterday afternoon, a con ference of prominent Hibernians was held. Col Donaghne of Hartford and State Delegate John P. Murphy of Nor wich were present and in conjunction with the committee from the local orders arranged the prelimlnaries for the coming parade and convention. The parade will be the largest that ever oc- cured in Bridgeport. The New London division of the rifles will have the right of line. The Bridgeport company will have the colors. Col Donaghue notified the committee that the greatest of en- thusiasm exists throughout the state and the parade will un,l.,uhtt lily be a great success.
 The annual report of State Secretary John D. Cunningham of the A. O. H. has been issued. The report shows the order to be in a flourishing condition. There are eleven military companies uniformed and armed. Cash on hand $42, ,6SO.O9. Hall furniture valued at $3, ,5SO. .65; flags. regalia, etc, S, ,6O7 60; money invested in personal interests, $220; money secured by mortgage, S130, making total of $52, ,223 31. During the past two years the order has paid out for sick benefits and charitable pur. poses $55, ,345.65. The increase in mem. bership has been nearly 1000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
CONSTABLE HosFoRD ARRESTED.
Charged With Assault and Battery on 6
 POlander at Union City.

Charged With Assault and Battery on a
 POlander at Union City.
 George D. Hosford is d constable in Union City. Last Sunday he went to the home of one of the many Polanders who work in the Naugatuck Malleable Iron company's works, and live in the vicinity of the foundry, and there found one Baltazir Sherokowski, who could neither speak nor understand English. HOsfOrd placed a pair of handcuffs on the man and brought him to the foundry. when he took them off and pointed to .a pile of ashes which he ordered him to shovel away. Baltazir pointed to his clothes. which were lis best, and which he was 10th to spoil, but the constable made him go to work. The officer went away leaving the man working until some one came along and told him to go home. The Polander told his friends, and five of them waited upon President John H. .Whittemo1e, w ho strongly condemned HOsford's action, but did not discharge him, however The Polanders sought the advice of Attorney Kennedy, who made out a complaint for assault and battery and the matter was brought before Justice James White. The trial was continued until next Thursday, on which day a civil suit for damages will also be brought
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
NAuaATucK AND v.cINITY.
DOings of Day in the vasl~y Belou
 This Cfty.

Doings of Day in the valley Belovy
 This City.
 | NAUGATUCK, April 12.-The board of | fire commissioners met last night, mem- bers being all present except Commis- sioner White, who is still south for his health. A vote was passed authorizing the committee to furnish bunk room in 1 the house; also to locate three new hy- | drants as follows : One near the Cross place on Scott street, one 100 feet south east of Mrs Jonas Woods place, one 400 feet from Scott street on Lewis street. It was also voted that the hydrant at Maher's place be moved to the corner of Arch and Scott streets. The following bills were ordered paid: Water Co, ad- vance for department building $5.50; Gleason & Bailey, hose straps and jack $9 %; John M. Page, supplies for hose $1O.71; George H. Carroll, cash paid for Andrews. coal $13.50; George c. Hain, marking hydrant on map $500. Com missioner Murphy and Chief Crampton | will examine and report as regards a hydrant neaf A. Peck's place.
 John Dix, an employe of G. M. R. Shoe company lost two fingers two years ago. Yesterday he sawed into his thumb and middle finger of the same hand. Dr Bull thinks he can save them.
 John Kelly was fined $1 and costs for his share in the fight few nights since. Charles Anderson's case, another of the party, was continued until Saturday. Burgess, another, could not get out yes terday, and Tocobsin is said to have ran away. Martin CrOwe's case for keep. ing open after hours was continued un- til Monday.
 Emma Newman, aged 13, daughter of John Newman, was buried to-day at GuntOwn.
 MT and Mrs George A. Lewis arrived home last night.
 For Naugatuck news our citizens should buy the DEMOCRAT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
TIMELY TOPICS.

Families moved. Leave orders at 429 South Main Street.
 Burdock blood bitters for sale by P. J. Bossidy, Brooklyn.
 M. F. Daley compounds any physicians prescriptions at lowest prices. Fine liquors for medicinal purposes.
 Cut John Ssmrow's advertisement from the DEMOCRAT, and you will be entitled to 8 five per cent discount at his tailor store on Phoenix avenue.
 Desirable tenement of three rooms for rent, A Manhan street.
 Read Dr Frank l. Ryder's 'tModern dentistry" announcement to-day. It is in ters sting.
 "Shoo" presented this week to purchas- ers of tea, coffee and baking powder, at the Great Atlantic & Pacific tea company's store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Reid & Hughes : Easter Offering
 or
 CLOAKS, Tuesday and Wednesday

Continuing our Easter Offerings we quote special prices in our Cloak Depart ment for Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Ladies' Reefers in light and dark tans, at $3.75 worth $5.
 Ladies' Reefers in taus and greys at $4.50 worth $6.50.
 Ladies' Reefers in English Bersey at $6.9S worth 5000.
 Ladies' Reefers in serges and cheviots blue and black, prices $6.50 10 $12,50.
 Ladies' Bedford Cord Reefers in tans, greys and black at $10 worth $12. 50.
 Ladies' Blazers in tans, greys and blue $2.9s worth $3 50, and at $4.50 worth $6.50.
 Ladies' Blazer Suits in blue and black, $4 9S worth $5.0S.
 Ladies' Capes in tans, blue and black, $4.0S worth $6.5O.
 Ladies' Newmarketa in. tans, blue and black at $7.9S worth $10.
 Misses Jackets in tans and mixtures at $4.50, $6.5O, $7.50 and upward.
 Children's Reefers, sizes 1 to 12 years at 9Sc, $1 1.10, $1.75, $1 1,0s, $2, 50 up to $S.
 For Tuesday and Wednesday only.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
WORLD OI- sPORTs.

Arthur Whitney, by advice of counsel, has reported at Pittsburg.
 Henry Chadwick says that the hard fight the Yales gave the Giants, gave them the call as against either Prince ton or DarvaId, the latter being ap- parently the weakest of the three uni versity teams.
 > The New York Tribune says that the Brooklyn club is none too strong in the outfield and pitching departments.
 In consideration of the exchange of Pfeffer for Canavan, the Louisville club is to pay S1, 1000, in three instalments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Curran's New Store,

Curran, the dry goods dealer, will begin business in his new store to- morl Ow and the building which he is at present occupying will be torn down. In the new stand a large line of goods will be carried. The stock of B. A. Judd, whose business Curran has pur- chased, will be disposed of a: great sacrifice. Curran is great hustler and business. He believes in the liberal use of printers ink, in which respect he differs from Mir Judd. who did not be- lieve in advertising. The moral is plain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12

Tue Choral society will rehearse to- night in Lilley's block.
 Tax Collector Coughlan's term Eof office expires May 1. There are ..still many who as yet have failed to pay their taxes. They should pay them before that time.
 E. A. Richardson of Wallingford, has written to Clerk T. J. Moran accepting the appointment as a teacher in theicen- ter school district, which he received Fat the last meeting of the board of educa- tion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Courses of Study in the High school

All the recent graduates from grade schools, as well as others intending to enter the High school this year, are re- quested to call at the High school room to morrow Wednesday, morning, at 10 o'clock and get a copy of the new Courses of Study in the High School 5 50 that they may decide intelligently, in advance, what course they desire to take in the school.
 E. 0. HOvEY, Principal High School.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
MT and Mrs Kendall.

"A Scrap of Paper," the play selected for Mir and Mrs Kendals only engage ment in this city, has met with the highest favor during their recent en- agreements in Boston, New York and Chicago, and no doubt all fashionable Waterbury will be drawn forth to pay tribute and due homage to this import ant theatrical event. At the opera house this evening.
 "Lost in New York;
 Leonard Morris splendid sensational comedy drama is the very attractive bill Manager Jacques will offer his patrons at the opera house next Friday and Saturday evenings, The play is one of the most successful of all the realistic dramas and one of the few pos sessing dramatic merit. Among the principal realistic features of the pro- ductiOn is vast river of real water, sixty feet long, forty feet wide and four feet deep, containing 60,0O0 gallons of water, upon which fiIats real yachts, rowboats, ferries and a genuine practi. cal steamboat that carries twenty pas sengers and runs at full speed. Gus HiII's. Novelties.
 Of Gus Hills Novelties, to be pre- sented Thursday evening, the New York World recently said: The show is cer- tainly a wonder and is one of th9 best companies organized. Every member is strong and together they give per fOrmance that merits the highest praise for it's efficiency, it's artistic value and it's novelty.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Brennan The Baker,

Do you eat, well if yon do and wish to get the A No 1 article, served by the most skillful and mannerly clerks in the city. wny, call at any of his Bakeries, his rib, bon cake is new in the market and if Ia a great hit. Brennan is not in the flour or butter business, therefore he can devote all of his time to the baking business He still keeps those famous Tea biscnita
 made from his grandmother's c-int
 Brennan is in hopes the Sunday train will run as then the people down the road can nave an opportunity to try his genuine New England Bread as he is the onIv naSer in Waterbury who makes 1t perfect
 Fresh Tea biscuit every afternoon at both you crackers for cookies. N' ''' 'e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Fire iu NIT Milford.

NEw MILFORD, April 12.-A heavy fire broke out last evening in the fruit store occupied by L. Sherman and situ- ated under the store of Soule & Staub. The fire made good headway, and was only extinguished with great difficulty. It was caused by the explosion of a lamp. The loss will exec ed Sl ,00O. Mir Staub, the junior partner of the burned out firm, is comptroller of the state. During the fire there were two serious runaways, the horses becoming fright ened at the flames
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING
NTeetings This Eveninw,

NBUGHHB8 I1V8WIMKs k@- Secretaries are requested to send n tn, dates of meetings of societies, lodges and club and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Second Division, A. O. H. Brass City lodge, G U. O. ofO.F. Court Wolf Tone, A. O. F. of A. Order of Chosen Friends Waterbury lodge, No 5, A o. U. w. Naomi chapter, No %, o. E. s. Fraternity lodge, No 145, I. G. O. F. Comstock lodge, No 13, K. of P. Nosahogan lodge No 21, I.O. O. Social meeting, Y. NJ. O. l.. A. Sedgwiek guard drill.
 St Aloysius Drum CorpA. Dn O, W. s. Fnosr. 177 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Miss Fi,zpatrick,s Opening.

Miss Fitzpatrick, the Bank street milliner, yesterday opened her hand some parlOrs with beautiful line of spring and summer goods. The styles this year have been carefully selected with view to the artistic and the beau tiful. An invitation is cordially ex- tended to the ladies of Waterbury to visit her Darlors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
TUESDAY. MAY 10.

The Date Fixed F0r Holding the
 Democratic Statn Convention.
 NEW HAVEN, Aprli l2 The demo- cratic state central committee held a meeting in this cItS ttiis afternoon, and decided to hold Ch" state convention on Tuesday, May 1n. in the Hyperion theatre, at New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
An AnsOnIa Carpenter Whirled to Deat
 Around a Shafting.

Around a Shafting.
 Charles O'Brien, carpenter en- ployed by the Farrell Foundry and Ma chine Co, at Ansonia, was caught in a shafting this afternoon and whirled around with frightfuI rapidity. He was instantly killed. His body was torn to pieces, parts being thrown all around the room.
 William J. Dafforn of South Meriden died this morning from the effects of a dose of arsenic taken with suicidal in- tent. Dafforn was GA years old and leaves wife. He had been a sufferer from despondency for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Editnr BuLr D.m.iurs.

Hon Alfred E Burr k firm in his re- fusal to become delegate to the demo- cratic nationaI convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12

Manager and Fat Woman EIope.
 c. A. Benner, manager of the Eden musee at Hartford, has eloped with "Big Alice" the fat woman and snake charmer of his troupe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
Japan,s Capital In Asbes.

LONDON, April 12.-Tokio, the capital of Japan, has been almost wiped out by fire. Over 5000 buildings have been destroyed and at least fifty lives lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12

NEW HAVEN, April l9.-Sergeant Cox of the weather bureau predicts for to- day and "Wednesday fair weather, warmer, west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
FAIR AND WARMER.

OmciAI Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and TO-M0rroW. NEW YORK, April 12.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at 8 a. m, today:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12
LOCAL EINES.

PHELAN is selling Tea that cannot be equaled in the state for quality and price. Try it.
 The balance of the carload of Niagara FalIa four, for $5.5O at Ladd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12

Da 0. v. 5. PnosE, l77 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-12

Constable William J. Rigney to-day arrested Joseph D. Ouimet at the in stance of D. H. Blinn 6 Go, jewellers, of Hartford, on writ of conversion. MT Ouimet had purchased two gold watches from this firm about the payment of which there IS some dispute and he de- sired to go to Hartford, and see Mr. Blinn, claiming that he could settle inc whole matter with that gentleman. The officer simply accompanied him.
The sun., 1892-05-08
Tho Literary Novelty.


Here's to the novel without any plot
Which brings to tho mind calm delight;
The scholarly nov oil that interests not.
But strrict,Irnily stiil Is al! right
Then send the rich steriliked water around
Till each brimminR glass doth run oer;
Well drink to the tale IN which no plot 70 FOUND
Til We can't drink another drop more'
Dickens. and TharErray. and Sir Walter Scott.
And others TOO numerous TO mention
Zach one OF them used most putpkbe plot
Asn cheap way to mold the attention:
We know now the plot 70 pe tnorouS MY wrong.
Analysis these fellows lackeo.
So drink to tho hope that II may NOT % long
Til readers shall hnd out this fact'
The deadly romance. that dire pitfall OF youth.
I'M give me tho photograph dear!
rorI vnuId have fiction as truthful A. truth,
And never a smile or "A tear.
The common and everyday tnnc
In n way re enstic he ever Sh0nid tell
or the be autIiul point microscopic.
The sleepy, the yapid. the nat:
And here 4 10 each author that Duilds Us the same
with kodak concealed IN his hat
Than WE'LL drink the sterizod water goes round.
To To the novel that fosters the snore;
To thn nloti Az the dull. but with principle sound,
Tiii Ne can't drink another drop more!
The sun., 1892-05-08

To the Women Anxious for Rights
From the London World.
When politicians poster you.
And vow the suffrage Ia your dne.
Beware Bewarel
When party formulas they quote
And tell you that you'll ind n vote
'Gainst all your wrongs an Antidote.
Beware Have a care
They are iOoling you.
Take care
when Tadpole your dependence mocks..
Take care Take care!
When Taper shakes the ballot box.
Beware! Beware
When they deride your abject state.
And with at best a wort hless bait
Essay to tempt you to your fate.
They are fooling you.
Take care
You are not At to toll and moil.
Take care! Take carei
In those flerce nights that scar and soil
Beware! Beware.
Resist ambitions speciOus lures.
Count what a public life secures:
Beware. Have cArsi
They are fooliug you.
Take carol
You have the substance. hold II tight
Take care! Take care!
Nor change 1t for a shadow slight.
Beware! Beware!
Honor, affection. and renown
Like Jewels shine in your fair crown.
why in the mud, then. cast them DOWN.
Beware. Have cArel
They are fooling you.
Take cure!
The sun., 1892-05-08
A New.FashiOued Girl.

From the boston Journal.
She'd ereat and varied knowledge. picked up At fe-
male college, Of quadratics hydrosatcs, ana pneu.
matics, very vast;
She WAS stufIed with erndtion you stun leather
cushion ali the ologes OF the colleges and the know
edges OF the past.
She had studled tho old Iexcons Peruvians Mer
lean. their theoo gy. Anthropoogy and geology. oor
and o'er:
She knew tho forms and features Of the prehistoric
creatures: ichthyosaurus. pesiosaurus. megalosau.
rus, and many more.
She'd describe the ancient Tuscans and the Basques
and tho Etruscans their Rriddles and their kettles
and the ictuals that they gnawed;
She'd Discus, tho learned charmer. tho theology Of
Brnhna and the scandals OF the vandals and tho
sandals that they trod
She knew all tho mighty giants and tho master minds
Of science; all the learning that was turning In the
burning brain OF man,
But shs couldn't prepare . dinner for . gaunt and
hungry sinner nor get up a decent supper for hor
poor voracious papa for she never was constructed
on the old domestic plan
The sun., 1892-05-08
Growing Old.

From the Arirossua and Si'to,ns Herald.
II does, indeed. to me seem strange.
Since IN myself I feel no change,
That In the friends whose love hold,
see something day by day
Thar daily plainer seems to say.
The friends you love are growing old.
A deepening OF the lines OF care.
A tiny wrinkle here and there.
l kee; n silvering OF the gold.
A shadow underneath the brows
Besrrinkled now with powdered SHOWS
Where clustered dusky locks OF old.
With sober gladncss they rejoice.
More mellow grown each merry voice,
Each smile less bright. less cold;
Still cherished friends as ever We.
Hand claspeth hand more tenderiy
As days go by and We grow old.
Aswe grow old , ah this is strange
said felt in me no change.
Yet plain as these my words have told
Upon my beard faint streaks Of gray
Say silently to me to-day.
Thou. with thy friends. art growing old
The sun., 1892-05-08
A Hard.workine Woman.

From the Knssas City Journal.
All day she hurried to get through,
The saine as lots Of wimmin do:
Sometimes at night her husbnn' said.
Ma amt you ROin' tn come to bed ~
And then she'd kinder give hitch.
And pause half way between n stitch,
And sort-r sigh. and say that sho
Was ready as she'd ever he.
Shs reckoned.
And no the years went one by one.
An somehow she was never done;
An when the angel said. as how
Mia Smith it's time you rested now"
She sorter raised her eyes TO look
A second, AZ y stitch she took:
IAN right, I'm comm now" says she,
lin ready rs III ever be.
reckon"
Albert BIcELow PAINE.
The sun., 1892-05-08
Song.

O, trust tho eyes that win thee!
And trust the lips that smile.
And let no doubt within thee
Trouble thy Joy the while!
Seize and enjoy the present.
'Tis all the wise can do.
Could It make thine more pleasant
To know thy love were truef
II she prove true forever.
Can that increase thy bliss
TODAY Nay. thou wilt mover
Know truor Joy than this.
And n she turn decoiver.
Why should thy strong heart grisvsi
Weep only II thou grievo her.
And die ere thou deceive
kosrRr BaisssA
The sun., 1892-05-08
posss WORTH READING.
TIE Teaptatsea


Her eye saw. her eye stumbled;
Her fingers spread and touchedh:
II was 90 ripe II tumbed
on in her hand. that clutched II.
She raised II up to smell II;
Her Jealous tongue ran DER II:
Ere the thought rose to queli II.
Her keeu teeth closed and tore Il
There, 20 she stood In wonder.
And smacked tho asvor fruity.
She scanned II oer and under
And marvelied At It's beauty.
ats fair" she said. "snd fairest
Just where the suns rays strikeit; 4.
The tastes the strnngest. rarest:
IT'S bitter. but like It,"
TO man she brought II. bitten.
shs brought II. she. the woman.
The fruit of which 'tis written
The eating should undo man.
"Taste. tastew she cried. thou starvest;
Eat as eat. nor fearit,
For OF all the gardens harvest
There's nothing like or near It.
"Fair to the eyes, and fairest
Just where the suns rays strikeit;
But oh the tastes the rarest.
lrs bitter but thou II like IT."
He took the fruit she gave him.
Took II for pain or pleasure;
There was no help could save him,
Her measure was his measure
Through her tseth's print. the door otit
He sent his own in after:
He ate rind. flesh. and core Off,
And burst out into laughter.
"'Tis fair" he cried. land fairest
Just whore the suns rays strike II.
The tastes the strangest, rarest.
It's bitter. and like It,"
RosERr BRipoEs.
The sun., 1892-05-08
Rest In Peace

From Goni Housekeeping.
Laurels and roses,
Lilies and cypress,
Kissed by the starlight.
WAked'bv tho sun:
Law Them, oh! tendoriy
over tho heroes
~ the cause that WAS lost.
And the cause that was won
Better than laurels.
Sweeter than roses,
Whittier than lilies.
Are The pledge OF forgiveness.
The hands rIasped In friendship.
The peace and the prayers
U'er the Gruy and the Bluo'
CLAUDIA THAR,H.
The sun., 1892-05-08

j. c. ksyer-Tho Bureau Of vital Statistics OF tie
Health Department furnish. for consideration
copy Of the entry OF your birth In It's records.
The sun., 1892-05-08

Philip Hs-Tho modern smokeless powders conta' n
ntrstss In or loss quantities; that Is why the
nitrate mines are valuable Just now.