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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
James Flynu of Berlin PlunGes Knife
 Into His Throat.

James Flynu of Berlin PIunges Knife
 Into His Throat. Quite little excitement occurred in Berlin Thursday, it all being brought about by one James Flynn, who is em- ployed in one of the brick yards. He became exceedingly hilarious while suffering with tho tremens and tried to scare people generally, and after having had a pretty high time for few hours, he resolved to make an attempt on his own life and taking a common jack knife from hls pocket he made a some what random plunge with it into his throat, not intlicting, however, a danger ous wound. This seemed to sober him up little and he made tracks for home, where with little care he will doubtless | recover.
 Louis King, aged nine years, was drowned yesterday while skating on the small pond of the Ponemah mills at Taftville. The body was recovered.
 A newly born colored male child, found by Officer Case yesterday morn ing ill Hartford, is doing we'll at the hospital. The officer heard the cries of baby on Retreat avenue, near the fence of the hospital grounds, at 4 o'clock in the morning. He took the baby to police headquarters, whence it was sent to the hospital. The infant l was uloCONSISu uOH0 LO SOOu tO save US life and the police are now trying to find the inhumaIl mother.
 James s. Frazier of Pine Meadow, died at the Hartford hospital last even ing from the severe injuries he received on the Central New England road Sun day, January IF. With another man he was drawing a sled loaded with wood, along the track, when a train struck him, breaking his hip and arm, and causing also severe internal in- juries. His companion escaped injury. Frazier was about 38 years old and leaves wife. He was a section hand on the Canal road.
 George E. Hutciins of Middletown, aged 30, committed suicide last night by cutting his thaoat. He was insane and labored under the delusion that the moulders at Douglass foundry were going to kill him.
 David McCoHch, a bridge builder em- ployed at Canal dock in New Haven, while attempting to take a plank off from pile of lumber on freight car nearly half of the tier of boards became disengaged and fell upon him. He was rendered unconscious, blood flowed yes- terday from a gash on the top of his head and he was otherwise injured. Last evening his condition was quite critical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
HlBERNIANs OF CONNECTICUT.

Annual Report of the State Officers of
 the Order.
 The annual report of the state officel9 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians shows the order to be in a very flourish ing condition both numerically and financially. The total membership in the state is 4B04. There are fifty-eight divisions and the amount of money in their treaSuries aggregates S3l ,161.96.
 The insurance department of the order is not as encouraging as could be desired. State Delegate Murphy in his special report on this matter says: "Our insurance fund is on the decline instead of a continuous prosperity as was pre- dicted for it by it's founders. After re- viewing the history of the insurance fund from its organization the state delegate continues: ''The result of the vote of our last state convention, after being clearly and forcibly announced by meeting of the state government of the order, has been totally ignored by many, but as my business in this capacity is on the insurance matter, l will have to omit my opinion on the re- suit until our coming state convention. | Now the question comes, what is to be- come of our insurance fund2 My an swer is, to have all the members who are now insured continue SO. Let the | insured members urge upon the brothers not enrolled with us to become one; by that means we can increase our membership and be able to pay larger death claims. From the large amount paid by us for death claims it is evident much good has been done and the small expense incurred in the conducting of it shows conclusively that great care and economy have been exercised in its operation by the officers connected with it"
 Since the insurance was organized six years ago, sixty-two members have died, and the sum of $35 ,O63. .25 has been paid to their heirs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
Given a Decent Burial.

NEW HAVEN, Feb 6.-The body of Augusta Johnson. the. girl who died was taken from the town plot to-day and inferred in the Westville cemetery. At the time of the girls death none of her relatives expressed any desire to shoulder the expense of the burial and as a result the remains were taken care of by the town. Her sister, Matilda Johnson, residing in small town in New Jersey, was notified and came on here Saturday and as soon as the proper arrangements could be made caused the removal of the body. It is very prob sponsible for the girls death to justice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
NAucATuck AND vIclNlTY.
Doings of Day In the Valley Below This City.

DoIngs of Day In the Valley Below
 This City.
 NAUGATucK, Feb 6.-Amos Hotch- kiss, aged 76, life long resident of SLraitsville, with the exception of a time, spent in the army, during the rebellion, died yesterday. The funeral will be attended on Monday at 1 o'clock. from the residence by Isbell Post G. A. R. of winch he was a mem- Der,
 Nearly 1000 people participated or looked on at the masquerade ball of Court Goodyear last night, Ford's orchestra of ten pieces furnished the music. Prof Baxter was the prompter, The supper gotten up in the court room by the ladies of Isbell relief corps, was all that could be desired The five | dollar gold piece for the handsomest costume was presented by the commit tee to Maggie Daley, who appeared as a princess.
 An elegant upright piano has been put i'll the M. E. church, for the grand con- cert next Friday night. Tickets are on l sale at Lewis and Parker's.
 The Rev Mir Tree will speak tomorrow night on our Government, embracing ouI town officials.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
NETWORK AND NEW ENGLAND ROAD
The Proposed Increase of Resources
 for ImProVs ments.

The Proposed Increase of Resources
 for Improve ments.
 It was announced in Boston yester- day that the New York & New England Railroad company would, on Monday, petition the Massachusetts legislature for authority to increase it's capital stock. Much more money Is needed to double track the road west of New Britain, and it is reported that heavy capitalists who have recently become largely interested in the road, are ready to take the increased issue of stock au- l thorizcd.
 Last night Mir Reynolds. assistant to President Corbin of the New York 6. New England, said that the financial plan of the company is not yet com. pleted, but that no new issue of stock will be made.
 l It is, however, understood that more money is to be raised and that { way is at hand to do it, As for the stock plan, it is to be remembered that thu railroad has corporate existence in this state. If the authority tC increase capital must be had il each the outlook in Connecticut is bad until legislature can be found that wil do business, Not even a railroad pro ject could be worked through the gen eral assembly of Connecticut this year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06

The first annual sociable of R. J. Costello lodge, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, was held in the City hall last night, and was social and financial success. The decorations were unique and beautiful. Many visitors were present from out of town and the festivities continued until a late hour. The grand march was led by Engineer James Lynn and Miss Mamie McDon- ough. The affair was in charge of the following committees: Floor-James Lynn, chairman, D. R. Edwards, F. Morgan, M. G. McDonough, T. Brazel; reception-C. R. Beeman, chairman, William Wright, M. Kennedy, George cers arei William Ennis, master, M. Kenny, vice masterI c. B. Bceuaan, aeceetasYl M, c. McDonoughs anatscies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
pollcE couRT.
Many victims For Various Causes Face
 Judge Cowell.

Many victims For Various Causes Face
 Judge Cowell.
 Lewis Williams. a colored hostler, filled up with poor whiskey yesterday and d'started out to do the town. He ran against Officer Allen at the corner of South Main and Scovill streets, and told the policeman that he, Williams, was ''the roaring rhinosceros of the Rio Grande." He then grabbed the"police- man and said he would chew him up. Officer Allen proceeded to take Will, Hams up to the station and he resisted but after hard fought battle the hostler was caged. In court this morn ing he was as quiet as lamb. Judge Cowell fined hlm $3 and costs for drunkenness and $20 and costs for re- | sistance.
 James Crary, lad of b years, charged with seduction, was sentenced to the reform school until his majority.
 The case against Errico, the Italian charged with stabhing fellow country man, was scortinued until next Satur day. Dr Axtelle said that tho wounded nan was not dangerously injured Tndge Cowell reduced Errico's bal from S2. 800 to $500. He was released on bonds furnished by Peter Bauby.
 Madame Anna Martinez, charged with fortune telling, settled her case b, paying S10
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
SERIES OF FIRES.

The Biggest Blaze Meriden Has Had i'm
 Four Yoars.
 MERIDEN, Feb 6.-The largest fire that has visited this city in four years occurred at an early hour this morning. At o'clock flames were discovered issuing from the upper portion of w. B. Cashen's block. The building was badly gutted, the loss being 5000; well insured. The fire started in the Knights of Columbus hall. A Swedish society held a dance in the hall last night and they are believed to be re- sponsible for the fire.
 CoLLINsvILLE, Feb .6.-Flint's grist and flour mill was damaged to the ex. tent of $1 300 by fire last night. The origin is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
AMuSEM ENTS.
Baker Opera Company.

The Baker Opera company will open weeks stand at the opera house Mon day night. The Worcester Spy says: The Worcester theatre was filled last night as it has rarely been filled since It's opening, when the curtain was rung up for the perfol nance of "The Beggar Student" by the George A. Baker Comic Opera company, The great audience was especially attracted through desire to hear Miss Marie Laurens, who, by her own name of Mary O'Connor, is known to a large circle of friends in her native city,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
smuggled Through the Mail.

R. A. Warner, carpenter residing in West Haven, is liable to arrest for smuggling goods through the mails. His wife resides i'll Kingsport, Nova Scotia, and she has been sending knives concealed in packages of newspapers. Collector of Customs Kellam has seized one package containing two knives and has evidence to prove that Warner was selling the smuggled goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
Betrothal in High Life.

ST PETERSBURG, Feb 6.-The Grand Duchess Xenia, daughter of the czar. is betrothed to the Grand Duke Alexander, son of Grand Duke Michael, uncle of the czar. Alexander is 26 years of age and Xenia is r. Alexander is a brother to the young Grand Duke Michael who incurred the displeasure of the czar last April by his marriage without the czar's consent to Sophia, the beautiful Countess of Merenburg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
Another Act in the Faroa.

HARTFORD, Feb 6.-Speaker Paige called the house of representatives to order at 10:30 to-day, only three mem- bers being in their seats, two republican and one democrat, Representative Healey of Windar lLccks. After prayer an adjournment was taken until o'clock Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
Damages Against New Haven

A superior court jury has awarded Mrs William Beardsley of New Haven, $1 .000 in suit, brought against the city, to recover damages for injuries sustained by fall on a defective side walk. Mrs Beardsley claimed $10,OOO. The city will take the case to the su- nrpme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
Waterbury Girls Having Their Eyes
 Strengthened

It seems wonderful to stand by Dr Wilbur's door and see girls enter who are terribly cross eyed and come out in perfectly straight, but it is nevertheless a fact. Among the number yesterday were Mss Maggie Hanley, 24 Simons street; she had been cross eyed for ten years. Another was Miss Ada Baird 15O Maple street, cross eyed eight years, and Miss Lizzie Nolan, 221 Dublin street, cross eyed nine years. All these were fixed in one minute each without pain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
Electric Light For Lyme.

CLINTON, Feb Ct is very probable that in short time the streets of this town will be. lighted by electricity. There is some talk of locating a plant here and the project has met with popular approval.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
Postmasters ADpolnted

The president has nominated for post masters, Benjamin J. Maltby of North ford, Alfred E. Goddard of Essex and Charlt N. Downs of Birmingham.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
Reid & Hughes
Our Annual Clearing
 Sale

Commences tomorrow, Tues. day morning at $ o'clock and continues for one week For n full line of bargains se "Tht Advertiser" which can be had at the store. Come with a full pocketbook and great eXpecta tions and you won't be disap pointed,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
a. m, to-day:

NEW HAVEN, Feb b.-Sergeant Cox of the weather bureau predicts for this temperature. For Sunday fair and warmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
FAIR, WARM ER.

Omcia1 Weather Predictions For To-Day and TO-MOrrOw.
 NEW YORK, Feb 6.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the cOi1ntru ot & n m fn.dor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
TIMELY TOPICS.

Kelly the baker has an article on Minister Egan to-day and you will profit by reading it.,
 J. B. Mullings, after looking over stock, finds many useful bargains which will be sold out cheap.
 Home cured hams at w. A. Guil- foile's. You can always depend on the Park market.
 A. E. Lord is now conducting the saloon, 2G1 Bank street. The best of goods kept in stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-06
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS. EN- Secretaries are requested to send 3 the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular act ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Lyra Singing society. American Mechanics Social club. Waterbury Stationary Engineers. Noaahogan lodge, I. o. o. F.
 Meetings To-MOrrOw. Sheridan Council, K. of c. Carrollton Council, K. of c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-30

John w. Foster, who was yesterday
appointed and confirmed as Secretary of
State, is 55 years old, in vigorous health,
and has had diplomatic experience
probably equalled by no living American.
He has served as United States Minister
in Mexico, Russia and Spain, and was
sent, though Republican, to the latter
country by President Cleveland as a
special envoy to negotiate treaty with
that country, which the Senate, how
ever, failed to ratify. During his more
recent residence in this country, Mr..
Foster has had charge of the reciprocity
treaties, and was appointed agent to
present the Behring Sea case to arbitra-
tors.
Mr.. Fosters appointment is strictly
in the line Of promotion. 1t would be
absurd to suppose that he is man of
such brilliant gifts as his predecessor.
He is not, nor could that man be named.
But he has experience, ability and pres
tige, and, with the possible exception of
Robert Lincoln, is the best incumbent
the President could have chosen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-30
HARD ON CLEVELAND.

1t is one of the beauties and also one
of the inconvenience of capacity for
verbosity like Mr.. Cleveland's that his
high sounding and oracular sentences
are capable of many twists and turns.
SIT is a condition which confronts us,
and not theory things are and they
need changing, so let's have f.ee trade.
said the high priest at the altar of tariff
reform.
sits a condition which confronts us
and not theory" quoted Breckenridge
of Arkansas in an interview yesterday.
Things are and it's mighty slow work
altering them, so let's not be in hurry
about free trade.
Shrewd man, Breckenridge; but such
use of his own words is rough on Cleve-
land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-30

playing tremendously hard that it's
quail.
Cleve's all right, says Dana he's just
another as Sam Randall trouble is the
cat didn't smell him ont till lately. Cat
made blunder. Cleve's all right, SOS
Steve especially Steve.
But is the Sun all right? It supports
the Democratic candidates, but it's lay
ing axe to the Democratic platform.
II the Sun is going to stay Bourbon it
might as well first rs last gulp down free
trade. You've had one bitter pill, but
you'll have to take another, B'rer Dana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-30
CLEvE's ALL RIGHT. SAYS DANA.

There is nothing funnier in contempo-
rary politics than the Suns sudden con-
version to stuffedism. 1t reasons with
South Carolina in a fatherly way, fetch
ing up the ghost of the two years dead
Force" bill as reason for voting for
Cleveland.
Then, for use in New York more par
ticularly, il makes the brilliant discov-
cry that for years it has reviled the
fleshy prophet through misunder-
standing; it has taken him for free
trader, whereas he holds moderate,
reasonable and practical views on the
tariff" or, in other words, is a protec
ZIONIST after its own peculiar variety of
the Democratic heart.
The Suns labored testimonials to
its "sarcotic dervish's" "good sense
and political discernment would make
dog laugh. Time was when the Su,
would have called straddle straddle
and scorned it, even though the deceit
leaned to its side. But the World has
cut into its circulation too deeply. II
can't afford to stand out against the
party candidate, and so, though Tam
many itself, the embodiment in the
Suns eyes of all the cardinal virtues of
Democracy, demolished the "protec-
zionist" plank in the Democratic plat
form, thwarting " Mr.. Clevelands saga
cious and prudent intentions" IL de
nounces "this movement of political
recklessness and folly, for comfort at
home, foisting the entire responsibility
upon Watterson, and makes its crow
the more nearly possible Of digestion by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-30
SOCIALISTS IN NEW YORK.

The Socialistic labor party in New
York, which is gaining strength all the
time and which is on no account to be
confounded with the violent Anarchistic
clique, will be, so it is said, a factor in
the coming campaign. The Socialists
expect to poll nearly 10000 votes. If
they do this, the Democratic party will
suffer very severely. Nine-tenths, at
least, of the Socialists are men whose
natural affiliations would be with the
Democrats rather than the Republicans.
We see nothing to regret in the en-
trance of the Socialists into politics as
separate party. They at least have
political issue to advance and though
they throw their votes away they sue
ceed in calling attention to their doc
trines and securing for them discussion,
which is probably all they wish. In
this they are wiser than the Pro-
hibitionists who, by voting a third
ticket, always hurt their own cause.
Socialists have no call to stay in the
Democratic party. Jefferson was almost
an Anarchist when he said, "The best
government is that which governs
least" All believers in strong central
government should unite under the
Republican banner, but it is better to
come half way than to vote with the
party Of decentralization.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-30

WHEN Senator Teller says both the
presidential candidates are worse than
the platforms, it is to be understood that
both candidates are better than their plat
forms. Colorado statesmen of both
parties SEQ everything bottom side up
nowadays. Boston Herald.
For once the Herald is right.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-30

junior partner now finds 1t about time
to begin, as he has only few months
ut his disposal.
Mr.. Campbell, everyone will readily
remember, Is president OF the Board OF
Village Trustees In Riverside, ul.-Paw-
tucket Tribune.
And very responsible, honorable and
important position, If he does his work
well. Campbell is good man and
weighs.
Every advantage which the Democracy
has gained in the West will be held in-
tact. Senator Hill will not fail the DEM
ocracy, and we have complete confidence
in being able to carry New York. Iowa
and Indiana are as sure as the nomina'
tions OF their own chosen sons could have
made them, and we repeat we have no
fears of the result. In all sense and rea-
son the Democratic position is solid: In
the personal popularity OF its standard
bearers it is impossible to make IL stronger.
Eighteen hundred and ninety-two is a
Democratic year, a year or Democratic
harmony. Nothing can defeat the Democ-
racy when its star is so bright.--New
Orleans Picayune.
Well, If you fellows can carry New
York, Iowa and Indiana, the News
doesn't see but that you're pretty
well off.
The Old Colony Railroad is to construct
a giant engine whose duty IL shall be to
draw train from Providence to Boston
in forty-seven minutes. -Woonsocket
Call.
Well, as the distance is only A miles,
there oughtn't to be any particular diff
Guilty about it.
The Boston Record is getting politics
down to fine point when il criticises Mr..
Cleveland for allowing sign to remain
on the premises at Gray Gables which
reads "No trespassing ON these grounds"
1t Is not generally supposed that man
who is candidate for Office should be
content to have his trees broken down.
his flower beds dug up and his house car:
ried away i'm order to show that he Is a
man of the people. News.
William X. Vanderbilt is the only
man who thinks it necessary to protect
his grounds along the Cliff walk at New
port by such sign. The other cottagers
get along without, their lawns do not
suffer, and the general impression Is
pleasanter, decidedly.
The country has had enough of Baby
Mckee and Baby Ruth and Baby Dorothy
and all the rest of the infants belonging
to the Harrison, Cleveland, Whitney. and
other distinguished families. We have
been surfeited with maudlin narratives
of Baby McKee's new trousers and little
Ruth Cleveland's precocious tooth. We
have groaned under published kilograms
from Dorothy Whitney to her pa, aud
had our most sensitive nerves disheveled
by silly woodcuts of Baby Ruth's wicker
carriage and ill-favored nurse The news
paper jenkins has broken out like q
nettle-rash, and the whole country has
been sickened by the spectacle. Wash
ington Post
Yes, do put the babies to bed and keep
them there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-30

Boston is to have new Republican
morning daily. This will be success
if it strikes out upon new lines, and
aims to reach readers not already served
by the Journal, Advertiser and Netcs.
Republicans seem to have the right idea
of it nowadays. Democratic news
papers have had the lead in our big
cities long enough.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-30

That WAS Honey This Is Honey, and tho
last Of him, hope.
He has shrunken so, TO see him you will
need microscope.
II you want to know what hit him, cut
his royal pleasure short;
Let the poet ask you humbly, DID you
READ SAM X. IS REPoRT'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-30

A REPRESENTATIVE of the United
States Iron Mill at Demmler, Allegheny
county. Pa, was in this city yesterday
and stated that before the Mckinley
bill went into effect the works turned
ont 5 tons day of tin plate, but now
the output is 25 tons per day.