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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Bannon, the new acquisition Of the Bus- tnns, Is total ahstaincr,
 Denny Lyons of the Pittsburgs k said to have received S2OO for abstllning from drink during the past season.
 The New Works and St Louis were the only clubs that played the full number of glmes l32 during the past season.
 When the St Louis were in a bad way for CatcherS, young Cooley volunteered to try his hand and at once showed that he possessed all the requisites of a tirst-class man in the place His home position k third base. He k a very valuable man and will be on the team. without doubt. in one of the two positions referred to i'll '4
 Tom Brown was the frs; one tn make a home run over the right field fence in Louisville. He accomplished this feat last Sunday in an exhibition game for the ben eft ot the Louisvilles. Only 35u people were present on account of bad weather and the game was played in the mud. Brown made two doubles and home run.
 Frank, Shug.rt and Tommy Dowd will constitute the St Louis outtrld of next season. Breitcnstcin. Gleason, Arthur ClarksOn and HnwlCy will be the pitchers. The intield will be strengthened.
 Like Elmer smith. Outticldvr Frank oi St Louis Was once pitcher but he showed up so strongly with the stick that he wa. placed in the outtiCld.
 Hutchinson of Chicago won T. game, and lost 24 during the past season, whil, McGil won and lost r.. The Chicago. tried l2 pitchers during the season Hutchison pitched in five games against the Bostons and lost four, and in the only game he won he shut the Bostons out.
 The Boston and Chicago clubs arc the only ones that have been in the lelgut every year since il was organized. but tht Bostons are the only club that have herr represented every season since the organi zation of professional league in lSTl.
 At the recent rcEugar army rIuc cutnFc- ttion at Fort sheridan Sergeant R N. Davidson made d scurr of G2l, which is ;sl points ahead of the highest score on record. it is said.
 Harry Wheeler, the kingpiu of the Cash Prize league, talks of jourueyiuc tn Aus trllia this wiuterto have a look in on some of the races therc, notably the AustrIl, run on Dee. 3, with a cash prize of Sl,oOO to the winner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
OVER $t2,oolo.
September Rnls For Work and supplies a,
 the Branch,


 the Branch.
 The water supply committee held an ad- journed meeting last evening to consider the bills for the month of September. The principal bills were: Nellie l.. Stanley, land, $S41 .05; G. S. Abbott, stone and hauling. $5S5: E. T. Turner X Go. blan- kets. s; NJ. !. Daily, Plumbing work, placing derricks in order. etc, 5l.30; P. J. Bolan, S247, 80; the Ludlow-Barrow Gaylord powder, etc, Sl66; F. R. Field, hardware, $19,99; I. NJ. Belair X Co, stationery, S2.S5; E. F. Howe, teaming, S43; E. W. Robbins. S19,s5; F. l.. Howe, teaming S64.42; George Judd, S75.37; David Altman, S29. .S3; John Burns, S36.- 75; F. NJ. Wheeler, 'S47 50; David Altman, teaming. Sl92.50; H. L. Coe, S56.45; Dwight Wheeler, S35.sS; Frank Wheeler, S43.9S; E. Howe, S29.4o; l.. N Howe, $43.l0; l.. N. Howe, S53; F. |, Howe, .S16l.50; A. sanford, Sl0; F. F.. Benham. $50 Henry Reynolds. S3l.- ! 67; Mrs Charles Teiro. S9,99; William Doran, S25.9O: k. N. Blakeslee, SIPS; Chatfield X Chatfeld, Sl90; Mrs Anthony Burke, S15.S0: F.. F.. Howe S27 20; Milo K. Gray, $43.6O; R. A. Cairns, sundries, $30. .46; Apothecaries Hall company, S2; D. F. Webster, for cash advanced for pur- chase of hand, SLY. The pay roll for the month amounted to SI5fu.S2, making q total of over $l2. 900.
 Exception was taken to bill for meals furnished NJ. J. Daly's men. The com mittee considered that Mir Daly's men were getting very good wages and the amount for meals furnished will be de ducted from his bill.
 Mir Fitzpataick wanted some money left with the city auditor 50 that the men leav- ing the reservoir work to return to the shops might be paid without drawing on the mayors private purse. Mayor Web stcr declared he would be glad to be re heved of the burden of caring for such cases, but could see no other method.
 Messrs Wade, Rice and Cairns as com mittee on securing right of way, reported that they had secured right of way for the pipe line through the gorge at reasonable figures. The report was adopted and will be presented to the council.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
An AucrnsOn session of the Police Cou
 TO-Ihay

An Auernaon session of the Police Court
 To-Day.
 Police court was adjourned this morn ing. because of Judge Roots absence from the city. until o'clock this afternoon. Attorney Griggs prosecuted in its absence of Attorney O'Neill.
 Thomas Glynn. who is scarcely out of Jail before he is back again. was once more before the court. His wife appeared against him. He was charged with assault and breach of the peace. She said he threw stove filters and other things at her. He was sent to jail for six months
 William Fitzachery was charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace. He told pretty good story and his parents were disposed to be lenient with him. Judge Root sent him to the town house for ten days.
 Charles Reilly, l9 years of age, was charged with drunkenness and resistance. When Officer Noonan attempted to arrest him this morning he wanted to fight. as sistance came and he was lodged in the station house. He was fined $5 and costs for drunkenness and S25 and costs for re SiStance.
 Ellen Boughton was charged with breach of the peace. It was a quarrel among neighbors and, after warning from Judge Root, judgment was suspended.
 Frank Pagan, boy of 13, was charged with incorrigibility and truancy. His mother spoke against him. but the boy was given a trial to see if he would do better.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
\ Handle to His Name.

'I understand" said pompous em- ployer to one of his clerks, that you are in the habit of speaking uf me by my Christian name:'
 "It is possible that have done SD, sir, [" answered the clerk humbly.
 ''In future you will use the prefix MT. : when alluding to me. lam George only to my friends. Do not forget hereafter that have handle to my name"
 II will try to remember" said the clerk. Il know We always say George Washington. Abraham Lincoln and Tom Palmer, but these are distinguished men, not everyday people. GeOrge-excuse me MT. Smythe," and the clerk retired to write out his resignation. Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
CONFESSED TOMUROER.
The Men Who Killed James McEeown q
 Hartford Under Arrest.


 Hartford Under Arrest.
 HARTFORD. Oct 6.-LaSt night the men who murdered James Mckcown. at his home last week, were captured by the DO lice and have confessed their crime Their names are John Rourke, 17, and Thomas Iarkin, 20. The two were arrested on suspicion the day after the murder, but were released owing to lack of evidence.
 Since then the evidence has become so strong against them that they were re arrested last night and charged with the crime. It is known they were intimate with Mrs Mary Mccoy, the old man x housckeeper, It is supposed that the men were in the room with the woman on the night of the murder and that when the old man appeared and remonstratcd with them for their presence in his house, they at tackled him. beat him, and knocked him from the side door into the street where he sustained the injuries which caused his death.
 The young men have been about Hart ford since the crime and have made no attempt to escape. They were examined by Coroner Andrews last night and nt first tried to prove an alibi. When confronted with the positive evidence that they were in the house that night, however, they broke down completely and confessed their guilt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES.
Record of a Day tn Naugatuek and Union
 City,


 NAuaATucK, Oct 6.-Interested parties have been notified that the commissioners appointed by the warden to appraise bene- fits and damages by the opening of the ex- tension of Maple street. will meet here on Saturday. The three are John NJ. Pope of Oxford, H. c. Baldwin of Beacon Falls and Horatio N. Clark of Prospect.
 A large number from here attended the Danbury fair yesterday.
 Fremont w. Tolles, Homer Mitchell and D. P. Mills left here yesterday for ten days visit to the Worlds fair.
 President Murphy of the old board of fire commissioners requests both old and new members to meet for organization at the court room on Monday evening at $ o'clock.
 sherman Benson Is passing around the hat to collect money enough to buy the old folks horse to get around with.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Naugatuck hose and hook and ladder com- pany was held last night Naugatuck will furnish an unusual number of cases for the criminal term of the district court next week, some ten cases being set down for Tuesday next, most of them for violating the excise law A social hop is to be given at Rarnum' $
 
 | cents.
 Twenty dollars reward k offered bv George A. Lewis for a gold watch and chain lost some time since There was runaway of horse at tached to a top carriage last evening be tween 6 and o'clock. The start was near center bridge on the east side. down Water street, to Rubber avenue We could not learn where the animal Was stopped or if any damage Was done. We heard the ami mal had been left by Ralph Scotcld.
 The seleCtmen met last night. but We are informed that no business was trans 1 acted.
 There were two drunks in court this morning, one Was young man who slid he was a fool and ought to have known better. He paid Sl and costs. The other claimed his name was Jones and that h, belonged to New Britain. which the court satisfied itself was not so. and that the name was ticucious one. His dose wa, S7 and costs. He said he would go to iail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Like the Belt of the Summer Girl.

The ancient girdlc was used for other material or actual purposes besides that of receptacle for money. At it wero hung the thousand and one odds and ends needed and utilized in every day affairs. The scriVUner had his inkhuru and pen attached to it. the scholar his book or books, the monk his Crucitix and rosary. the innkceper his tallieS. and ev- eryb6dy his knife. So many and SD va rious were the articles attached to it that the flippant began to poke fun. In an old play there is mention of mer- chant who had hanging at his girdle a pouch, n spectacle case, a ''punniard, q pen and inkhorn and "a handkerchief, with many other trinkets besides, which a merry companion seeing said it was like a haberdasher's shop of small wares '" In another early play lady says to her maid: Give me my girdle and see that all the furniture be at it. Look that cigars, pincers, the penknife, the knife to close letters with, the bodkin. the ear picker and the scale be in the case. ''- Chambers Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Mir. Labouchere's Fish Story.

If Mir. Henry Labouchere has habit of getting into trouble. he has also n hap py knack of getting out of it. For in stance, the other day, after he had print ed an important piece of news about the proper way to cook crawtish and q hu- manc reader of Truth expoStulated with him about his advice to tho cook to cut the live fish in halves, ho retorted mer- rily by expressing the opinion that it is ridiculous sentiment 10 treat creatures of low or rudimentary organizations as if they had the same susceptibility to pain as human being, and settled the question finally by telling an anecdote about an angling friend of his who once caught n perch foul"
 The hook pierced the flsl'~ eye. My friend felt that he had not caught tho perch accord ing tl the rules of the game, so, to compensate him for losing; his eye he put him back into the water. He then baitcd lis hook with the eye and went 10 work again. Within three min utcs he caught that same perch again with his own eye.
 This is capital fish story. We have not heard a better tale in a long while. It is lic of course, but all fish stories arc, and it has the merits of originality and humor. We like Mir. Labouchere the better for such harmless fihs.-New York Times,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Excerpts From the Columns oT Our Daily
 Exchanges.

Excerpts From the Columns oT Our Daily
 Exchanges.
 State Attorney Doolittlc says that Dr Pulford. the Ansonia physician. charged with killing Nellie Neshitt, will not be tried until the next term of the superior court, carrying out the custom of not pre- scnting case until the next term after the grand jury returns the indictment
 Henry WhittlrSce of New Britain took rough on rats yesterday. A doctor saved his life. He says he wished to kill himself but won't tell why.
 A descent WAS made upon two policy shops in New Haven yestcrlay. Frederick Gray and Charles Potts were arrested and released on bonds
 Miss Annie Saxon, employed at Mayer. StrouS X Cos corset factory at New Haven. had a narrow escape from death We,lneS- day. Her hair. which she wore m two long braidS got cIught ona shaft and would have been torn from the S,'alp had not the foreman heard the girls cries and quickly threw ont the clutchrr that cnnnrrted tht shaft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
MILLER & PECK. Bargain Day, Friday, October O.

We never cause disappointment by ex- asgeration.
 ATa7c. 10 pices all wool Cheviots, worth 5Oc.
 AT 62c. l5 in German Henrietta extra fine This is our l.0o quality, in jet and blue black. Friday. G2c.
 AT96c. 24 in all silk satin Duchess. value Sl D.
 AT 29c. Ladies Jersey ribbed Vests. worth 5uc.
 AT 96c. Black Silk Benglline, value SIPS.
 FOR 25c. Mems wool half Hose, ? for 25c Friday.
 AT 50c Mems Cumcls Hair Shirts and Drawers. worth 75c. Tell your husbands about it.
 AT Sl .62. One lot of Children's plaid Dresses lined throughout. from to 12 years.
 AT Sl.49 Chlldrens Elder down Cloaks. in }, 3. year sizes.
 ATT. Fine CarcS. in French Coney. Ladies fine lawn Aprons. with fancy borders and deep hems were 25c.
 AT S9c Ladies Night Robes. with tucks and camhrick ruffir. These goods are slightly Soilcd were Sl .39
 AT 37!c Ladies Cashmere Hose were 5uc
 FOR 25c. Infant merino Hose were Poe d pair SPECIAL IN LADIES' GLOVES
 AT 25c. Ladies 1 button Suede Gloves they run in small sizes only. If your size is among them and you buy them. you get a rair worth 15c. AT 49c Ladies \ button Mosquetaire Sude Gloves | This lot k just the reverse of the former. running in large sizes only They are worth Sl.OO FOR 25c. Stockinet dress Shields. Every pair guaranteed. They are actually worth I5c pair. for Friday pairs for 25c. FOR 25c. Extra large and heavy honeycomb and | Turkish Bath Towels worth 25c each. At 4Ic.yd wide brown cotton. Heavy as Atlantic A.
 At S4c. heavy unbleached canton Elan mel. worth l2Ic Al Sl.23. lo doz : all linen Napkins | from Sl .ju. At Sl.79. Extra heavy MarSrillr Counter lpnv> from Sl.25. | for Do, Ladies hemstltchrl Initial Handkcrchicfs from 1Uc. Al lOc fine imported Saxony Yarn from l5 Al 5c dog. Horn Hairpins. from luc. At luc. Ladies Leather Purses. value 2u,. A 3c box, Steel, Hairpins. from 5c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES.
Record of Business i'm the state for the
 Past Week.

Record of Business i'm the state for the
 Past Week.
 The summary of the Weekly Record for the current week shows further falling of in real estate transactions, both Tn the sales and loans The details are as follows:.
 Real estate sslleS-New Haven and West Haven 16. Bridgeport 2, Hartford l6, Wa terbury 1. Meriden ,, New Britain 1, Mid dletown 1, Norwich l. New London .. Danbury D. Norwalk 3, Ansonia 3. Derby l..
 Real estate mortgagcs-New Haven and West Haven SS3, ,Sju. Bridgeport SIG, "A. '. Hartford S47 300. Waterbury SG. lS7 Meri- den SS.05S, New Britain S23. .550, Middle town S1 2ju. Norwich S1 600. New London SI 500. Danbury S5, BIO Norwalk Sl, 2uN Ansonia S2, ,0O0. Derby Sl lS0.
 The total number of sales this week k e. as compared with lOl for the precr,ling week, and IF for the corresponding week last year.
 The total nf rrcnrle,l mortgages is S2ol 529 against S3l7 936 the preceding week and Si542. .GSS for the corresponding week last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Pigeon. Do Not Fly b. Sight.

The numerous experiments made by balloonists have proved that pigeons are incapable of flying at any great height. Birds thrown out at 6,OO0 meters fell like dead, and even at the moderate height of 300 meters pigeons liberated by the bal loonist Gaston Tissandier approached the earth ill spiral course It is evi- dent. hence, that they are not guided wholly by sight. To bring a point 300 miles distant within the range of vision it would be necessary to ascend nearly s0,0OO meters. The carrier pigeon. starr ing on such a journey, must consequent ly start with faith in the unseen.-Phila- delphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Rreaeh of PromIse SnIi.

NEw LONDON, Oct GA sensational breach of promise case came up in the su- perior court in this city yesterday. The plaintiff is Mrs Alice watrous, a school teacher in Colchester. She brings suit against Roswell Chamberlain. also of Col chester, for Sl2,OOO. She alleges Cham berlain tempered with her affections and promised to marry her. He failed to'keep his promise and the suit followed. Mrs watrous was on the witness stand all After noon and was subjected to fierce cross examination by the lawyers Nor the de fense. Some disclosures ola startling nature were made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
MnI Ii he Nance ?

The Hartford Times says: It is stated on excellent authority that the authorities in Washington. in order to settle the diff culty about the appointment of dem- ocratic successor to Collector Hutchinson. have deci led to appoint Labor Commits sioner Vance to the position of internal revenue. The other candidates are Clinton Davis, Mir Byxbee of Meriden, and Murphy of Norwich. Mir Vance is not inclined to ae- cept the position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
SHOT DEAD.

John Cronin, Wrapping Farm Hand.
 Murders His Employer. Albert skinner.
 HARTFORD. Oct G. Albert skinner a well known farmer of Wapping. was shot dead by John Cronin. a farm hand, this morning. Cr0nin has been of on spree for several days and this morning he came back to the farm, when he and skinner had some high words which resulted in a quarrel and Cronin drew d revolver and shot his employer through the head. Albert Skinner's farm is in Mapping hear East Windsor and about four miles and a half from Hartford on the other side of the river. The murderer has been arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
PrrrN,a Eiraf Rorn

GUTHRIE, O. T., Oct G-The first baby born in Perry was a son to Mir and Mrs F.. Heady. It arrived yesterday, and the whole town has been celebrating the event today. Hundreds of men have called upon the haby, with presents, and they are now raising a trust fund for the little fellow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
TIMELY TOPICS.

Conlon Brothers invite the ladies to call and see the new fall novelties. Their millinery opening is now under way.
 There will be some genuine bargains offered in gents furnishings at Curran's to- morrow
 The l.. F. Haase Co is showing a fine line of carpets, draperies, wall papers and window shades. Low prices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
4,t4tIWOMEN VOTED.
Waterbury Leads With Hartford an Easy
 Second,

~tCOnU.
 In the matter of liquor licenses this year there are 92 towns for no license and 72 for license: last year there were S7 no license and 77 hcense-a gain this year of for no license. Among these are such noteworthy revolutions as in New Britain and Manchester
 The voting by women. d novelty in this state, is reported as having taken place in S0 towns. In S4 towns. more than half those that held elections, no votes by women are reported Waterbury with S65 votes leads. Hartford comes next with TO1. The largest vote in proportion to popula- ton was 2S9 in Plainville. Other notice able votes were in Rockville 349, Meriden and Daubury 23l each, Naugatuck i5, Willimantic l31. By towns in counties ,b,ir N.,tip, yyoS oS FClIDyvS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Tn. Rnrares oI Cholera.

LONDON, Oct. 6.-The death of five per sons in one family within a week in Brad, ford, Yorkshire, has raised suspicion that cholera has appeared in that town. erine.
 ROME. Oct. 6-Four hundred cases O. cholera and 2aO deaths were registered in Palermo during the week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
skipper aarr,s Opinion.

NEW YoEK. Oct 6.-Captain Barr. the well-known skipper who commanded the Navahoe in the recent races in England said to-day that the Nalkyrie in sailing la windward was easily the fastest yacht afioat. He thinks the Vigilant may best the ValkyIie under the wind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
n,,r,,on G,t. Thrr, Nr,r,

NEW HAVEN. Oct 6.-Pntrirk Rear,lon who was caught August l3 last, with load of G40 pounds of spelter belonging to the Bristol Brass &Slock company of Bristol which he had stolen, was sentenced tn three years in state prison yesterday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
ssThe Ivy Leaf"

The Ivy Leaf was given to large audience at the Masonic theatre last night It k one of the few good Irish melodramas on the road. and was we'll received. IL af- lords opportunities for some good. strong work and bit of comedy business. The scenery is elaborate, and the company all that the play demands, Many of the sItu- ations are thrilling. and the applause was liberal Nashville Press. At the opera house this evening
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
their voting was as follows

It is estimated that there are more women than men of voting age in the state. At the elections in 1899 there were l64. .722 votes cast by men. Apparently. therefore. something like l6o.O00 women who could have voted. wouldn't doit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
AM USEM ENTS.

The Vendetta. which will he seen at the Jacques opera house. on Monday, the 9th, is one of the conspicuous successes of the season. For three years this great production has won the approval of the most critical audiences all over the coun- try and it is promised that this season the show will he much stronger than ever be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06

The water commissioners have replaced the old cement water pipe on Niagara street with new iron pipes.
 E. J, Finn is selling line of boots and shoes that cannot be excelled in the country, and at prices that will astonish you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Work for Everyone

How can We find employment for the people who are compelled to live on short al- Iowancee Ky evtending water pipes on the new streets. that you contemplate laying water pipes when you get the new water supply. or replacing the old cement pipes with iron. that you will be compelled to do next summer. This can be done without laying special tax. because the city has power to borrow a half million dollars to furnish the people with water.
 KELLY says to the Common Council, ..You can put every idle man in Waterbury working tomorrow. because you have the money and the work to do. and you will bring comfort to many firesides that have been wrecked by the present hard times. l"
 What KELLY has on hand to-day: 6,995 Barrels of Flour, or enough to feed the town of Nausatuck for l2 months.
 The Silver Dollar is the poor mans money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Sheriff Rrrnks In rrIr. Ei,.ht.

DANBURY. Oct 6.-The prize fight be tween Danny Russell of Bridgeport and Charlie Matthews of this city, to have been held last night. did not come of sheriff Glover of Newtown appeared on the scene and threatened to arrest all present It is the general opinion that the men We're not anxious to fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Father Murphy Must Go.

PATERSON, N. J., Oct. 6.-Father Mur- phy will be dispossessed on Monday next. The Rev. Dr. Smith has had a dispossess warrant issued against his former pastor, and if he does not vacate the church by Monday he will be elected from the prem ises by n constable.