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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
ROGUlSH LITTLE WINCH.
The Trick by Which the Famous Pace
 Horse Got His Name.

The Trick by Which the Famous PAss
 Horse Got His Name.
 Many stories are told of Little Minch, the race horse, which indicate that he is remarkably sagacious animal. Some would assert that he is capable of req soning, but horse fauciers are liable to distort instinct and pure roguishness into reason and sagacitys It is said that while this son of Glenelg was being transported east after his sale as year ling he was given nickname by a rail road engineer that was subsequently, ap- piled to the horse, and under 1t he won his laurels. Little MSch's car was at tached to the front enG of a passenger train, and the bellrope passed through it, the same as it would through d pas senger car. The horse was playful, and after several unsuccessful attempts to seize the rope in his teeth tho spitefsl little youngster finally got the cord and gave it a lusty jerk. The bell in the en- zine cab sounded, and the engineer, fear ing something was wrong back in the train, made haste to shut off steam and apply his airbrake. After cCming to stop he waited for the astonished train men to come up to his cab. They de- nied that any one had pulled the cord, and the engineer passed the occurrence with the remark, Maybe the rope caught and frightened while we were going around d curve.
 But the mischief loving Little Minch was having lot of fun in the car. No sooner had the train got under headway again than he again seized the bellcord and gave it another jerk. Once more the engineer came to a stop, declaring that the bell ringing was the work of tramps, but search for the ride steal CTS failed to reveal any, and the train proceeded. With almost human rogu- cry Little Minch again seized the rope, but he was not content with one jerk, and the way he pulled that rope was d caution. The enraged engineer slipped back in time to see the horse tugging at the rope, which he had bit ten in two by his efforts, as if his life depended upon his ability to tear it out of the train. "Oh. you little minch! So it was you, was it?" cried the engineer. And the horse stopped and hung his head much as guilty boy would have done. The story was retold many times, and the animal was named Little Minch. Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.
Cases Against the Herald Men Continued
 Until Friday

Cases Against the Herald Men Continued
 Until Friday
 Yesterday afternoon warrants were is sued for the arrest of Fred R. Swift, presl- dent of the Herald Publishing company; H. E. Sharps. Waterbury editor of the paper, and Fred c. Thomas, one of the porters. The warrants were served on Messrs Thomas and Sharp late in the after noon by Detective Egan. They remained in charge of Chief Egan about twenty minutes when they were bailed out by Jean Jacques in the sum of S25O each. Mir Swift was notified of the warrant for his arrest and requested that the matter be put off until later date, in order that he might attend to some urgent business now on hand. In the police court this morn ing the case was continued until March 16 at the request of Lawyer Cole.
 Harry Uffendale. the twelve year old son of I. Uffendale, was committed to the Connecticut home for boys. His father said he could Lot control him. he would not attend school and persisted in remain ing out nights. Judge Root was willing that the father should give the boy another chance to do better. but Mir Uffendale did not wish to bother his head with him any longer and the little fellow marched off in charge of Officer Tehan, crying piteously, while the father did not seem in the least affected at the parting of parent and child.
 John Murray was fined S1 and costs for drunkenness and sentenced to sixty days in jail for vagrancy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Pitcher Keenan of the Atlanta club. of the Southern league, is the smallest pro- fessional player in the country. He weighs but 95 rounds, yet he has wonder full speed and curves.
 "Wo sold the release of Clarkson and Kelly for S2O, 900 and lost $50, ,00O by the transaction" said Anson recently; "that was a lesson in arithmetic we are not likely soon to forget"
 slight idea of the change in salaries in the past few years may be obtained by a comparison of the New York clubs list of 1889 and this season. In the former year the figures were about S55, ,000, while the seventeen players now under contract will draw just S34 $50 for the season.
 Two of the New Works new stars-Far- rell and Van Haltren-were part of the loss sustained by Anson when the Brother hood revolt occurred in 1890, and in speaking of them recently Anse was re- minded of how he fared in the consolida- tion scheme at Indianapolis in the winter of 1891. Said he: "There were seventeen teams to be divided up into twelve at that meeting; l went in with fifteen players and came out with twelve. It reminded me of the fate of the burglar who entered a house one night, and was knocked down
  cape"
 Mike Kelly is to be base ball manager. He signed contract yesterday to take charge of the Allentown club in the Penn- sylvania state league. The club is owned by street railroad company of which Al Johnson, the we'll known Brotherhood manager, is one of the leading men.
 The Sun says: Jimmy Peoples has been appointed manager of the Waterbury club, in the Connecticut state league. He called at the Sun office last night and said that he had been guaranteed 300 season tickets, which would net about S1 200, 10 begin the season with. As the attendance in Water bury last year ran from 300 to 1000 every day, and the salary limit Is not very high, he expects to make the club a success. Peoples would like to hear from all young players. He can be addressed at 191 Seventh avenue, Brooklyn.
 Base ball cranks who believe in batting and fielding averages will take particular delight in reading over the table below. According to President N. E. Young's off cial figures, the New Works, leaving out Clark, Westervelt and Murphy, have team batting average of .3O5. As the nine will probably take the field with Stafford at short field, Doyle in left, and Rusie and Farrell as the regular battery. the nine men will bring the figures up to 1928. All of the in and out felders have averages over the 300 mark. As Clark, Westervelt and Murphy did not play in the league last year they are not included in the reckoning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
ANOTHER SENSATION.
RumOrs That Gordon R. Lawrence Hat
 s.. Attempted Suicide.

RumOrs That Gordon R. Lawrence Had
 t#- Attempted Suicide.
 It was currently reported to-day that Gordon B. Lawrence attempted suicide yesterday afternoon, by strangling himself with a handkerchief, at his home on Town Plot Friends of Mir Lawrence, who ought to be in a position to know, refuse to either deny or confirm the rumor. It Is known that Mir Lawrence has been in low spirits for some time He is suffering from nervous prostration and, so his friends say, his condition was aggravated by the sensa- tional stories concerning him published in Sunday papers. His friends have been watching him closely of late, fearing that he would do himself harm. Members of local lodge of the Knights of Pythias visited Mir Lawrence last night.
 A friend of Mir Lawrence said this afternoon that Lawrence was much abused man. He had tried to do what was right but was cornered by creditors, and although owning consider able property he was short of cash. He expected that some of his friends would help him out of his financial difficulties and said. short time ago, that If he was forced into insolvency it would mean ruin He is a completely discouraged man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
RAILROAD AFFAIRS.
Annu .l Nice ing of the New York &
 New England Stockholders

Annu Il Nee ing of the New York &
 New England Stockholders.
 BOSTON, March 13-The annual meet ing of the stockholders of the New York X New England road was held this morn ing at II o'clock. In the absence of President Mcleod, who is in Florida, Vice-President O'Dell presided. The records of the annual and special meetings were approved. The annual report was accepted without being read. Fred Van Croft of Boston stated that the reorganization committee was not ready to report and the meeting adjourned until March 21. The annual l-report places the total gross receipts at sG.O19, 2O9. 21 operating expenses. 4,457. .937.56; net earnings. S1.561 .435.65; total fixed charges, S2, ,S93, ,9S5-47, net deficit, S327, : 39S. .73
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Offers $e,OOO Reward.

HARTFORD, March 13.-Upon the sug- gestion of State Attorney Eggleston, sup ported by the statements of Representative Frederick c. Rockwell and First Select man Everett T. Stanley of West Hartford, Governor Morris has issued proclamation offering $2,O00 to the person who shall give information leading to the apprehen- sion and conviction of the murderer of Robert s. Peck in West Hartford on Sat urday. The offer of the reward is made in accordance with section l. .337 of the gene ral statutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doings of a Day in NauEatuck and UnioI

Doings of a Day in Naugatuok and Union
 City.
 NAUGArUcK. March -13.-Floyd L.. Andrew, administrator on the estate of Charles H. Smith, deceased, has made ap- plication for an order to sell so much of the real estate as would enable him to raise $6, 900. The same will be heard be- fore Probate Judge Bissel on Thursday next at 10 d. m.
 James Landon and wife have removed to Westport. They carry with them the we'll wishes of many friends.
 Among the attractions coming to amuse our people is the parish house lecture to- morrow night, play by local talent, ''The Spy of Gettysburg" on March IT,, the Wheel club social and also the lecture at St Francis church on March 2S, "O'Dowd's Neighbors" on March 31, the Boston Stars on April 6.
 The board of fire commissioners met last night, all being present. The follow ing bills were ordered paid: James O.. May, rent at Union City, S1S.75; janitor's wages, S1S.75; John M. Page & Go, sun dries, $2 60; l.. A. Wheeler, teams to draw apparatus during winter, S15; Callahan Co, smoke protectors, SIP; Naugatuck Water Go, $50; Union City Coal Go. S25; c. H. oA No' hoyS, Sf' ho DotIAA "SSSP'0N etAS invitation extended to all town, borough, and press officers to attend the company s smoker on Thursday night. Chief Fuller and Commissioner Morse were appointed to report on plan of signals between here and Union City
 The cases of the parties arrested by Brophy were continued for one week by Justice Peck. The three excise cases brought by Prosecuting Attorney Storrs against Mulville and Maher for Sunday selling and Mahoney for keeping open after hours were continued until Monday for trial.
 The funeral of the late Mrs Penrose will take place tomorrow at 9 a. m. The room at the Glove factory. over which MT Pen rose is foreman, will shut down for the forenoon so that his mon may attend the funeral
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Smallpox at HoIyoke.

HoLYoKE. Mass, March 13.-The au- thorities have not yet succeeded in check ing the smallpox epidemic which has been raglng in this city for two months. Last night two more cases were discovered by Dr Buckley in the family of Michael Manning on Summer street. There are eleven tenants in the house, all of whom have been exposed to contati iol. The health officer at once quarantintd the house and two officers were sent to keep a strict watch on the building to see that no one entered or left. This morning it was reported that another case had broken out in the same block and the health officer will make an investigation. The pest house is rapidly nearing completion and the patients will be taken there in few days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Lieutenant Governor Cady in Washin

WASHINGTON, March 3.-Lieutenant- Governor Cady of Connecticut sat in the members gallery of the house yesterday and followed the proceedings on the floor with apparent pleasure. He stated that he was in the city merely on pleasure trip and that his visit had no political signii- canoe whatever. He said that there are no postoffices or collector ships of customs up in Connecticut that he was interested i'll. Speaking of the lawmakers MT Cady said: They have done their work very satisfactorily. If the senate does it's work as we'll as the house the people will be satisfied. What we need is prompt action on the tariff bill. If we get that the country will have no cause to complain"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
TIM ELY TOPICS.

You are invited to call and see the spring display of furniture at J. NJ. Burrall X Co.'S. They are proud of it. Lowest prices in Waterbury is what they advertise.
 Reid & Hughes offer three specialties to-day: Crepe paper work, flowers and black dress goods. Give them a call.
 Tenement of three rooms wanted by man and wife.
 Dog lost. Return to 63 Bishop street
 Elgin creamery butter drops three cents a pound at Kellys. Try it. ...
 Annual clearance sale of footwear at DsmoT & Shippy's. High grade shoes are going At greatly reduced prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Rig Potatoes.

A French scientists plans for secur- ing a wonderful yield of potatoes are as follows: He steeped his cuttings for 24 hours in a solution of pounds of salt peter, pounds of sulphate of ammonia and 25 gallons of water. He next all lowed them to drain whole day in or der that the eye buds might swell be- fore planting. From potato cuttings treated in this manner and planted in the usual way he obtained yield of 42 tons of potatoes to the acre.-St. Louis Globe Democrat,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13

Special opening of spring goods at Cur ran's this week. Ladies are invited to call at their own convenience. Special bargains in wash goods this week at E. T. Turner & Co.'S. Some beautiful hew patterns have been received. Registered drug clerk, who speaks Eng fish and French, wants situation,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
HORACE NICHOLS DEAD.
Ths Wealthy Bridgeport Banker su

Tn, Wealthy Bridgeport Banker Su :
 cumbs to His Injuries.
 BRIDGEPoRT, Mar 13.-Horace Nichols a wealthy banker died late last night from the result of fall on Saturday He was born at Greenfield Hill, eighty-two years ago. His early life was spent at sea. He then became interested in railroads. For many years he was treasurer of the Nauga- tuck railroad until that road passed into the Consolidated system. Of late years he was interested in banks. He leaves a widow and one daughter, the latter tEe wife of George Baldwin, a we'll known commercial traveller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Anoth.r Mill Started.

GLAsEENBURY, Conn, Mar 1S.-The Ad- dison mills started again yesterday after q long shut down. A reduction of 10 per cent was made in the wages. which the employees accepted without objection. The company has promised to restore the old rates as soon,as times warrant. There is every prospect of steady work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
What We Give Away.

Dress Goods. Crockery, Glassware, Vases. German China, Tea, Coffee, Baking Powder, Chocolate, Cocoa. Sugar, Spices, Furniture. Cutlery. Hardware. Aprons. Skates, Japapese Goods, Pictures, large CraJon of yourself with or without frames. and We guarantee our Teas and Coffes to be the very best, or money refunded. PHELAN'S Tea store. fl East Main street, PlAtt's Block.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Collins Afoat In the River.

MONTREAL, March 13.-There was dan gerous ice shove in the St. Lawrence near Chambly. No lives were lost, but part of a burying ground and one side of an old historic fort were washed away. A large number of collins are floating about in the open part of the river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
GIadstone,s Incessart xyorL

LONDON, March 13.-Mr. Gladstone fin ished a translation of Horace's odes into English verse on the same day that he re- signed his office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
.-s ~anaren FatalIv Burne:

PHILLIPsBURG, Pa, March 13.-The year old son of D. w. Thomas, inspector of the Eighth bituminous district, and the 9-year- old daughter of Mine Foreman Matthew Morris were fatally burned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13

Reward For Capture of Peck's Murderers
 HARTFORD, March Ex-Governor Morris offered reward of $2, 900 for the capture of the murderers of Robert H. Peck in West Hartford on Saturday night, and that town offers $300 reward
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Simon Mahon Bound Over.

NEW HAVEN, March 13.-Simon Me Mahon of Meriden was to day bound over to the United States district court for fail ure to cancel United States government stamps on whiskey barrels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Trial tn SriDIle Wanamoker

PHILADELPHIA. March l3.--William B. Utsey, alias Daniel (. Camp, who came here with a bogus letter purporting to be from Secretary Iioke Q Ith and attempt ed to swindle John ....;lnluker and other prominent firms, was held in S2, 300 bail
 sr further hearing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Billr Edwards of Hot snrinrs nead

LITTLE ROCK, March 13-Billy Edwards. who was thrown from buggy and badly crippled at Hot Springs, died of his injuries. Edwards has been prominent character at Hot Springs for years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Another Fight at Mingo Mines.

MIDDLEsBoRoUGH, Ky, March 13-A fight occurred between strikers and United States deputy marshals ct Mingo mines. One of the strikers was seriously wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13

ST. LOUIS, March 13.-The Fair Ground association and St. Louis Jockey club, which have been tottering toward ruin, have been reOrpaniZed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Fall of an Elevator,

CHICAGO, March 13.-The elevator in the City hall fell last night from the second floor to the basement. There was large number of men in the elevator at the time but no one was seriously injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13

PITTsBURG, March 13.-Casper Hensel, a laborer, inflicted serious wound with a pocketknife on Amy Rentze, his sweet Eeart, because she refused to marry him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13

To RENT Tenement of 5 or rooms. Enquire at 43S North Main or 94 and 96 South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Hospital OuaraDt,ne Raised.
Pope.s ChamberIain Dead.

PITTsBURG, March 13.-The 10 days quarantine on the West Penn hospital has been raised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13

FOpe'B ChAmberIAIn Dead. ROME, March 13.-Prince Giovanni CO lonna, hereditary papal chamberlain, is dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
B UTT E R.

Print and Elgin Creamery drops83 cents a pound. KELLY believes that if St Patrick had tasted Elgin Butter he would have been with us yet. Our Michigan Creamery for 25 cents IS IN GREAT DE- MAND.
 ma-KELLY will attend to Moriarty and his referendum when the great rush for fresh eggs is over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
SHOWERS WARMER.

Official Weather Predictions For To-Day and To-Morrow- New York, Mar 13.-The followiao tahIe l shows the condition of the weather in the
 principal cities of the country at g T. m. to-day:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13

The board of alderman should take into consideration the old story of the boys and the frogs. When the boys threw stones into the pond to amuse themselves the frogs objected, saying it is all very we'll to play but your kind of amusement is injurious to others. So with our city officials and others who object to repairing the Miller x Peck building. While you amuse yourselves with visions of handsome structure instead of an old wooden building, remember that while you are amusing yourselves with such visions that you may be bringing distress and discontent to the firesides of tifty-seven families who depend on the repairing of this building to get their bread and butter. It is we'll known fact that many families in this city are living on the earnings of one person and you don't know but that one person was employed in Miller x Peck's establishment. In my humble opinion this is the year and this is the time that the lightning train of pride and pro press must be side-tracked in order to give right of way to the slow coach of necessity. Coming to think of it my Sugar brokers at 1O4 Wall St, N. Y., who do more business in one day than all the stores from Lake. Strobel lS Go to the City Corners do in a week, have their office in a wooden build ing. So you see that buildings made of wood are not so bad after all, and the growth of New York has not been affected very much by them in that big city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
IF c U R

If your bread is dark and crumbly it indi- cates new Flour. Buy old Flour and pay soc barrel more than you pay for new, because it will make more bread, winter bread, lighter bread and the bread will keep most longer than made from new Eln11r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
Lynch & 0'R0urke The Working Mans Undertakers,

and Book dealers. [St Patrick's block,
 110 East Main street
 Fora foreign and domestic Papers. daily and weekly also Puck and Judge full line of Stationery and Periodicals, also Story Papers, and Children's Toys. 4 full line of Religious articles kept in stock
 EXPLAINING 4 SPECIALITY. and good work guaranteed. Night calls answered at S7 Union street. 36 Pember- ton street, and District Telegraph office. JOIN LYNCH, Undertaken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
"Peck's Had Rny,"

"Pecks Bad Boy" will be the attrac- ton at the opera house Thursday evening. The Cincinnati Times-Star says of the play: That it is extremely funny there can not be two opinions. All that anybody need do to convince himself of that fact is to go and see it played. It is certain that no one in the large audience dissented last night, for the people simply yelled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13
AM USEM ENTS.
"Hands Across the Sea"


 Hands Across the Sea-" the late Henry Pettit's great spectacular melodrama, will be the attraction at the opera house to- night The play is no stranger to theatre patrons and has always drawn crowded houses whenever presented here. There is something strongly attractive about this play, while at the same time it is de- void of those suggestions of vulgarity and the slums, which have served to give vital ity and notoriety to so many so called melodramas. A novelty from the midway plaisance. Worlds fair. will be introduced between the first and second acts of the drama. It is Sergeant Simm's "Colum- bian Cadets" twelve little natives of the Bahama islands, none of them being over thirteen years of age, who present sketch entitled "Le Biyouac," in the course of which they execute drill that is wonder fullV clever and uDinDa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-13

AUI OOHnecucut: Far to-day, showers tonight and wednetday morning, Wafmer. southerly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1894-05-30
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.
Extend Sympathy and Encouragement to
the Striking Mine Workers.

New York May. 30. The co invention OF
railway employees re-assemb lied today
and went into executive session. The
convention at 12 IS took a recess after
practically having completed it's plat
form the substance of which is made
public:
The convention favors compulsory ar
bitration law and the election of rail.
way commissioners by the direct vote of
the people in various states instead of be.
ing appointed as at present.
The recent decisions of several federal
judges on:questions of rights and liberties
oi.wage earners were denounced as unjust
unconstitutional and un-Ameri can.
The convention congratulates the sub
committee of the judiciary com ittee in
Congress who inquired into the North
ern Pacific receivership. The COM
mlttee reported the Judge Jenkins act to
be gross abuse of federal powers. The
different railway mems ass sociations are
asked to unite on legislative lines to