davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
SUPREME COURT DECISION.
Henry Fritts Wins His Suit Against tn
New England Road,

A final decision in the suit of Henry
Fritts VS. the New York & New England
railroad was rendered by the supreme
court yesterday. The circumstances of
the suit were as follows: August 8.
1887. Henry Fritts, who owned a hack
and horses. left the same backed up to
the hack stand at the New England
station while he went to the restaurant
for a cup of coffee. He left a man
named Mcdonald in charge of the team.
A switch engine was siding some cars
from the main track and a tlagman had
been sent out to stop the regular train.
which was due. When the engine had
completed the work of side tracking
and when within twenty yards of Fritts'
team series of shrill whistles were
whistles frightened all the horses
around the depot, but particularly
Fritts' team, the horses breaking
away from Mcdonald and dashing
away smashed the hack against a
telegraph pole, running the carriage
Suit was brought by attorneys Graves
and Judd for $500 damages. Attorney
O'Neill then took the case in hand and
came before Judge Cowell in the dis
trict court with an amended complaint
claiming 81 500 damages, alleging that
the plaintiff earned 81 per day when he
had his hack running, but because of the
injury he was idle seven weeks, and
that his horses because of running away
had deprecated in value $50 each. Judge
Cowell shut out the amended complaint
because it was too remote, and gave
judgment for 1895. The attorneys for
the plaintiff and for the road took APP
peals, both on errors. Judge Fem al
lowed the error on the plaintiffs appeal
but not on the defendants. This will
give the plaintiff Judgment of 1895
with 81 per day for seven weeks. and
500 for the depreciation in value of the
horses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
NAuGATucK AND VICINITY.
Doings of Day In the Valley Below
This City.

This City.
NAUGATUCK, March Tt is to be
hoped that the weather will moderate
enough soon to enable some of our citi-
zens to clean off their sidewalks, MANY
OF which are in very dangerous con-
dition. There were two bad falls on
Sunday received by ladies on Maple
street. On some of our outlying streets
It would be almost impossible in case of
Ilte 10 draw piece of apparatus through
owing to the accumulation of snow,
Mrs and Miss Soule arrived home
from Colorado yesterday afternoon.
Both are in very good health.
James Bailey and wife returned home
yesterday after spending a week or
more at Dover Plains, New York.
a large number of seats were sold
yesterday, for "ODowds Neighbors," at
the opera house tomorrow night.
An item yesterday should have read
tnaL Jerome Is. futile has sold one of
the lots lie purchased of Barnum.
The examination of William Butler,
a minor, FOR entering the store of John
Stapget0n in the night time, was held
yesterday, and the evidence all put IN.
The state proved that the place was en-
tered, and among other things taken was
some two hundred pennies, Mr. Stapleton
identifying a two cent piece that he was
certain was in the box taken, which
had since been IN the possession of the
accused, who had some two dollars
worth of pennies changed to silver the
next day after the robbery. The defense
put relative on the stand, who testified
that the pennies comprised lot that
had been put into box or savings bank
in the house, which Butler had broken
| open and taken away the day before.
and that the two cent piece was a poclz-
ct piece that Butler carried. The case
was continued until next Saturday.
/ There were only eight deaths in the
town last month, one under four wears
Of age, one 10, two between 25 and 30,
three between so and So, and the oldest
| GO.
Mary \. Dooling wants an experienced
| drcasmaker. See her a6vt in another
column.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
LOCAL LINES,

The best groceries, fruit and vegetables,
and prompt and polite attention, all at
LADD'S grocery.
PHELAN sells the best tea and coffee in
Connecticut. Try his cream java coffee
or 90 cent teas Platt's block Al East
Main s rect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
TIMELY TOPICS.

Eggs twenty-five cents a dozen at Kel,
ly's. Flour So. 30 barrel.
Reid & Hughes have all the new novel
ties in wash goods. Call at your conven-
fence and see them.
An experienced dressmaker wanted at
once.
"Truth," new publication is now for
sale at 7. F. Costello's news room on
Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
a Card of Thanks.

We expr 50 our sincere thanks to our
friends and neighbors, to the employees of
the Waterbury Ring Co to Scovill Mfg
Co., also to Miss Mccarthy, Miss Flaherty,
NJ IS Coffey and to John ] umphy, for
their sympathy and offerings during our
late bereavement.
Mr.. DANIEL SULLIVAN & FAMILY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
Burned in Her Cabin.

CAYENNE, Wyo, Mar 7.-Marie Mil
Ter, the woman who became famous
during the boom of the Black Hills
mining district, was burned to death in
her cabin yesterday afternoon. She
leaves mining property valued at $780,
900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING
Meetings This EE eninK.

Brass City Hose Co.
Court Abraham Lincoln, A. o. F.
Naomi chapter, No %, o. E. S.
Sanctuary Onward.
First division, a. 0. II.
Daughters of ST George.
La Societe st Jean Baptiste.
Freundschafts lodge, No 8, O.DHS
Anchor lodge, No 40, N. E. o. P.
Court Falcon, A. O. +. of A.
Brooklyn Athletic club.
Order of Chosen Friends.
Sedgwick guard drill.
Social meeting, Y. NJ. G. LA.
Fraternity lodge, No 145, 1. G. o. F.
Comstock lodge, No 10, K. of P.
Nosahogan lodge, No 81, 1. O. o. F
St Aloysius Drum Corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07

WORLD OF SPORTS.

The Sun said to-day that there was
little doubt that Roger Cunnor would
sign New York contract to-day. Roger
said to reporter that he did not know
anything about the matter and that he
had heard nothing from any of them
yet. With reference to the Philadel-
phia contract, he said that he had not
signed it,and he did not think he would.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,:
\ Day of Filibustering Tactics, and Nc
Business Done.

business Done.
HARTFORD, March - Filibusterirg
tactics were adopted by the democrats
to-day, and no business was transacted
in the house. When the roll was called
only sixty-two members were present,
and an adjournment was taken until 10:
80 tomorrow.
The senate was called to order at l
o'clock, and on motion of Senator Hol-
den, an adjournment was taken until II
o'clock tomorrow. Two democratic
senators We're absent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
Miller 4 Peck,
Infants Out fits.
Y EAST MAIN STREET.

OulhiS
We cannot begin to tell YOU of the
beauty, merit and low price of our line in
these goods. \ on must come and inspect
it. We are showing Children's Dresses
from the lowest price to the finest that
skill can pro luce, in fact everything that
goes to make up a complete outfit can be
found in this department.
Ladies' Muslin Underwear.
Never in all our experience has the
trade on these goods been as satisfactory
as this season. How do we account for it &!
Because we give the best styles and quail
ity for the least money.
Cloak Bargains
1t is somewhat late we are aware but at
these prices this lot will SELL 1t will pay
you to buy them to lay away for next
season. For three days only we offer
cioa $.
AT $1.9S.
10 Plain Refers 30 inches long in blue
and black, old price 500.
AT $40S.
90 sty lish tailor made Refers plain and
faced with fur, regular price 1000 and
1900.
AT 50 90.
Is Misses Jackets handsomely made of
all wool kersey cloth, the price this season
was 6 25
Dress Goods.
AT zoe.
25 pieces 40 inch Wool Whipcord in all
colors, good value at 4Sc, now 29c.
AT SOC,
IS pieces 50 inch Changeable India
Twills This is one of the best wearing
fabrics ever produced at the price.
Novelties in Ladies' Hosiery.
In Silk, Lsle Thread and Cotton. A
great variety of styles and qualities EN-
bracing all the latest productions of for
eign markets.
MKIY1- MI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
Cut ner Throat With a Rauor.

STANFORD, Mar Mrs John Conrov.
while suffering from temporary in
sanity last night, cut her throat with a
razor. She will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
AMUSEM ENTS.
"O'Dowd'S NeighbOrS >

"O'Dowd's Neighbors," with Mark
Murphy and strong company. will be
presented at the opera house this even
ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
Temp Weather

Connecticut, until p. m. Wednes-
day: Light snow or rain, except warmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
RAIN OR SNOW,

Official weather Predictions For To-Day
and Tomorrow.
NEW YORK, March THE following
table shows the condition of the weather
in the principal cities of the country at
s A. M TODAY,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
No Hope For tho Noronic.

NEW YORK, Mar 7.-All hope for the
safety of the missing steamer Noronic
has been given up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
Ribbons For Dress Trimming,
Ribbons For Hat Trimming,

Have you seen our display of Ribbons :
II not do not fail to make an inspection.
We are confident that no other establish
ment i'll the state can show as large or as
elegant an assortment of Plain and Fancy
Ribbons, and no person should purchase
ribbons before examining our stock. They
will find it to their advantage both as to
styles and prices. We can show every
color, quality, style and combination of
Dress and Hat Ribbons at prices away be-
low connection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07

"My Official Wife" will sojourn for to-
morrow night at the JacQIcs. Minnie
Seligman and Robert Livingston Cutting
are the stars in the company which will
produce this dramatizatinu of Colonel
Henry Savage's book. Manager Frank
w. Sanger will give the play every OPP
portunity for success found in stump
tuous setting and an altogether strong
company of players.
Fay Foster Co."
This combination which is to be seen
on Thursday night at the opera house is
one of the best orSlniz ,ti0us of its
character. a burlesque on "On the
Bowery" is SAID to be a taking feature Of
the first part, and there are number of
unexcelled specialties introduced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-07
WHY NOT

Go to the Worlds Fair if you can go free +?
A rare chance for everybody. Some
lucky man will win it.
Annheuser Busch Lager on draught,
Choice Ales, Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
NJ J. CONNER,
Cor. So. Main and Grand SITS
Smyrna times., 1893-11-15
The Model Young Man.

Rev. Adam Stengle, pastor of the NJ.
E. church, deviated from his accus.
toned discourses last Sunday evening
by giving practical talk to the young
men. Most every available seat in the
auditorium was taken. The pastor
took for his subject 'The Model Young
Man." choosing for his text the 3rd
verse of the 39th chapter of Genesis.
"And his master saw that the Lord
was with him, and that the Lord made
all that he did to prosper in his hand"
He started by giving an historical
sketch of JOseph's life; how he left his
fathers house, bright promising boy
of IL years. how his path was strewn
with difficulties and trials. He was
good boy, the Lord was on his side, yet
his brothers hated him because he was
the favored son of his father and a good
boy. He was sold as slave by these
brothers, who deceived their father by
telling him of Josephs death. He
stated as a singular fact that the first
record of q murder in biblical history
was a brother, when Cain slew Abel,
and the first record of a slave being
sold was Joseph by his brothers.
He continued his interesting dis
course by showing up the life of Joseph
how he endured trials, often of the
gravest character, yet each trial that
he overcame helped him to step higher.
Joseph had a character. The Lord
was on his side, and HE made all that
he did to prosper in his hand"
This beautiful life and example of
Joseph was applied to the young man
of O-day, starting out in life. He ad-
vised the young men to take God with
them in their work, in their trials
and efforts for success. He would help
them to overcome obstacles just as He
did Joseph. This young man Of char
acter, having been a slave for 25 wears
wandering in dark land unknown 10
his father became the ruler of all
Egypt and ruled that country with the
guidance of Divine, hand. So God
will help that young man who will
trust Him. His trials would be fol.
lowed by ultimate triumphs and his
success would be the browning efforts
of an allegiance to God and home in
heaven.
On next Sunday evening, Rev. Mr.
Stengle will preach to the "Younp
Ladies'' according to the announcement
made by him from the pulpit last Sun.
day.
Smyrna times., 1893-11-15

THE question of annexation, or re-
storation of the Hawaiian Island follows
quick after that of the elections, as q
fruitful matter for discussion in the
daily papers. The design of Secretary
Gresham and the President to restore
the monarchy to the Queen on the
ground that it was foreign influence
rather than the act of the natives ask
ing for annexation, is criticised by many
of the leading papers and statesmen,
without regard to political afiliatiOn.
The Baltimore Sun says in an apollo
getic way that more thorough knOwl-
edge OF all the circumstances, motives
and purposes that led to the overthrow
of the government of Queen Liluo-
kalani, in the Hawaiian Islands, will it
is said, show ground for praise of the
attitude of the Cleveland administra-
ton toward the islands. 1t is argued
that the question at issue in the
Hawaiian embroglio is not whether the
islands shall have a monarchy or re-
public, but whether the United States
shall adhere to a cardinal doctrine Oi
this country to abstain from all inter
ferences in the internal affairs of other
countries.
1t is a noticeable fact that many oi
the leading democratic papers, such as
the Record, of Philadelphia and Sun
and others of New York, think the ad-
ministration is taking very unwise
course.
Smyrna times., 1893-11-15
The Establishing Of Industries.

Some persons cannot understand that
the great mass of citizens are benefited
by the establishment of new industries
in our country. They hold their pen
MES so closely to their eyes that they
cannot see the dollars just beyond. In
other words they have no public spirit,
no enterprise, and would remain in
idleness and starve to death, rather
than contribute one cent that would
add to the fortune of a neighbOr. They
are not only shOrt-sighted, bat absol
utely mean, and like the servant who
on being entrusted with the talent by
his master, buried it in the ground, in
stead of investing it or using it to gain
another talent.
Such characters are no advantage to
any community, as they belong to the
class that are penny wise and pound
foolish. They forget there is that
(which giveth and yet increaseth, and
that withholdeth more than is meet
that tendeth to poverty" They re-
mind us forcibly of the remark of a
resident of our city some time ago, says
the Daily Republican, in regard to an
improvement that was advocated,
which promised to benefit a certain
section, while the cost would be com
paratively trifling, he was unalterably
opposed to it even if the cost to him
did not exceed six cents.
Smyrna times., 1893-11-15

ACCORDING to Dover correspondents,
citizens are not pleased with the opera
tions of the new school law. The dis
satisfaction arises out of the fact that
in each district in the two counties
named will this year receive about $50
less than they did last year. There are
several laws which have tended to cut
down the school fund. The items that
come out of the school fund are named
as follows:
One page 6S7 of the laws OF 1898 is
one which, at one cut, takes 1000 off
the school fund by the repeal of an
other law. The law repeals an old law
which annually gave to the school fund
out Of the general fznd of the State,
$25,000 annually.
On page 693, in the new school law,
are two provisions, one of which takes
$4,000 from the school fund and gives
it to the three county superintendents
of public schools for salaries. This
sum, it is claimed, formerly came out
of the general fund, the same as other
salaries. The other section referred to,
on the same page, takes $1,000 from
the school fund and gives it to the
colored schools.
On page 743 of the last volume of the
Laws of Delaware is law which gives
$1,000 to Delaware College and this
also comes out of the school fund. On
page III is law which takes $10C
out of the school fund and gives it to
the superintendent of the Delaware
State Hospital at Farnhurst. On page
1185 is law which gives 81 900 out oil
the school fund to the colored college
near Dover.
No objection is made to the colored
schools having So 900, to Delaware Col
lege having 5000, or to the colored
college having $1,000, but the people il
Kent and Sussex think, that as the $25
600 gift from the general fund had beer
Topped of, the General Assembly nigh
have taken it from the general fnnd O
the State and not from the school fund
The SAL 100, being taken from the funC
explains why the school districts il
Kent and Sussex counties each Feceiv,
$50 less this year than they did las
year.
Smyrna times., 1893-11-15
For the Smyrna ri
carbohydrates.

The residence of Mr.. James Legates
was the centre of interest for CLAYTON
Tuesday evening of last week, the oc-
casion being the marriage of his oldest
daughter, Lucy to Mr.. John l.. Brad
ley.
A small circle of intimate friends as
sembled in the parlor, and few min
utes after seven o'clock the contracting
parties marched slowly into the room
and took their place before the Rev. G.
w. Dame, who was waiting. and who
promptly pronounced them man and
wife.
The bride was very tastefuly and be-
comingly attired; the groom wore the
conventional black, and togerhec they
appeared u charming compile.
In the course OF the evening the
company was invited out 20 the dining
room where they were RECALLED at a
table laden with deiicacies.
In the meantime another company
gathered,and when the guests returned
to the parlOr and music was in order.
they found that they had rivals out.
side. The boys made night hideous'
for awhile, but finally after called for a
sight Of the bride and groom, departed
The evening was very PLEASANTLY
passed, and the guests, in taking their
departure, wished the happy couple
many years of continued happiness.
Smyrna times., 1893-11-15

nearly opposite Bethel Church has
been greatly beautifed with a new
coat of paint.
The revival services of CheswOld M.
E. church have entered their fifth week
with sixteen conversions reported.
Rev. w. r. Mowbray of Smyrna Cir
cult, has also entered the second week
of revival services at Bethel.
Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson died Fri
day last at the residence of her sOn-in-
law, Mr.. Cook near KentOn, at the ripe
age of SO years. Funeral services were
held in Cheswold Sunday after
noon, Rev T. r. Van Dyke officiating,
and interment was made at Bethel
cemetery. Five sons and one daugh-
ter of the deceased were at the funeral
and it is stated the grandchildren liv-
ivg count up in the scores. The funeral
was largely attended.
The farmers of this section have
mostly husbed their corn crop which is
reported below the average in yield
having been damaged by both drought
and storm.
Smyrna times., 1893-11-15

The elections last week had the ef-
feet of surprise to all parties-those
who wanted change and those who
didn't. 1t was like as if a revival of
quickened conscience had got hold Of
the people to bring about more pat
riotic and moral feeling. Many had
begun to despair of breaking the power
Of the bosses: they had seemingly
grown stronger and stronger in their
hold of the political machinery, until
they had come to feel they were irwin
chile. The people are long suffering
at times, especially 30 in political mat.
ters, but they can speak when in mind
to, in thunder tones, as was the case at
the last election.
The hopeful thing is that there are
enough men who can be influenced bv
a sense OF right and wrong to make an
independent voter. They are the hope
of our democratic institutions, for a
man who follows a set of men right
or wrong, can easily be led into anarchy
by unprincipled leaders. 1t was this
fear that made men break away so
from party in New York, BROOKLYN,
Buffalo, and throughout the State of
New Jersey. The revolt against the
effort of the bosses to lift a corrupt
Judge into the Court of Appeals in
New York, and a corrupt gang who in
tended to debauch New Jersey with
gambling race-tracks and whiskey, was
the most wholesome political lessor
that has been taught since the war.
The election of Judge Gary, whom
the anarchists backed by the Governor
wished to defeat because he upheld th,
law, was another evidence that our in
stitutions are stronger than the wors
socialistic influences. The preservation
Of our institutions depends on the in
dependent voters who are ready to up
hold the right and defeat the wrong.
Smyrna times., 1893-11-15
Schedule of Electric Lighting

The Town Commissioners have is
sued a schedule of prices of Electric
Lighting. After setting forth its su-
periority over other illuminants, they
say
Last, but not least, the light costs
less than gas at $1.0O per 1000 feet, or
oil at 10 cents per galton, and one does
not have to stint and save light. Fig.
ure for yourselves, and compare prices
with your old gas bills divided by 2.
Commercial Lightiag.-For all lamps
used in stores, shops, offices, restau-
rants, club rooms and Hotels Except
in hotel bedrooms, for which Is cents
per month for each 10 C. p. lamp will
be charged), a charge of 40 cts. per
month each for the first five 16 C. p.
lamps, and 80 cts. each per month for
each additional 16 C. p. lamp. No
smaller size lamps to be used, with
proportional charges for larger lamps.
Domestic Lighting.-For dwellings,
private boarding houses, stables, &C.,
at the rate of 40 cts. per month for the
first 16 C. p. lamp. Each additional
16 C. p. lamp % cts. per month. Each
10 C. p. lamp 15 cts. per month, and
each C. p. lamp, 8 cts. per month.
Irregular Lighting.-For churches,
lodges, account the C. p. aud the
time in actual use at Commercial rates
and add so per cent.
Spasmodic Ligbtiag.-One cent per
C. p. per night for six nights; from six
nights to u nights cent per C. p.
One month S1.OO for each 16 C. p. lamp
All-night lamps in banks or stores 81. &c
per month for each 16 C. p. lamp.
arc LGmps.-A uniform charge oil
$500 per month will be made for Arc
lamps-not to burn later than II
o'clock.
A permit will have to be obtained oi
the Superintendent to tap the main
before the current is turned on.
Smyrna times., 1893-11-15
ADDITIONAL ITEMS.

The following items are from another
contributor: Last Saturday night as
James Loatman, colored, from Bombay
Hook was crossing the railroad track
In drunken condition to Join n crowd
of associates on the other side. he was
struck by the 813 train as 1t was NOV
ing Off from Cheswold station and was
picked up with his chin badly lacerated
and one lower jaw bone broken with
out sustaining other injuries. Dir.
Smith dressed the wounds after which
be was carried to Smyrna.
just what attitude he held in rela-
tion to the moving train to thus escape
with his life or without other injuries
is great mystery.
Thanks TO the town council the
second and last unsightly bridge has
been removed from Que Of Cheswold's
main thoronghiares aud the water of
the stream Is now vbnted through 4
system Of underground pipes. It is a
decided improvement IN every wav.
The farm residence Of 7, d. Garrison