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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17

Electa White, aged 67 years. died at her residence on the Middlebury road. this morning. The funeral will be held Thurs day afternoon, with prayers at the house at 1 80 and funeral services at the Hall Memorial chapel at 3:30.
 The public schools opened to-day and the large number of children who have put in an appearance, many of them for the first time, shows the necessity of some action being taken, and at once, to secure better school accommodations. In many instances the children could not be pro- vided with seats.
 A large delegation from the different di- visions of the A. O. H. are in Naugatuck to-day attending the county convention of the order. It is said that the Waterbury delegates will oppose the sending of more than one delegate to the national conven- ton at Omaha, believing that County Del egate James P. Bree ought to be able to represent the order at this convention without an assistant, just as County Dele- gate William 0. Keenan did at 1he conven- ton in Louisville.
 John W. Gaffney & Go, who were award ed the contract for completing the dam at the Branch have not yet signed the con- tract, although it was stated at the city en- gineer's office to-day that the time limited expired last night. Mir Gaffney was at the Branch to-day when the reporter called. The figures of the contractors for the work were S79, 239.98. the dam to be com pleted to an elevation of 395 feet on or before November 15 1894, or to an ele- vation of 415 feet on or before September, 1895.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
MuzzLINa THE PRESS.
Entire Stan of the New Haven Register
 Brought Into Court.

Brought Into Court.
 NEW HAVEN, April 17.-An exciting scene was acted out in the superior court room to-day where Judge Robinson is pre- siding over the Dr Lee murder trial. The entire staff of the New Haven Evening Register, editorial and reportorial, ap- peared in obedience to subpenas issued by State Attorney Doolittle. Technically they were present as witnesses in the trial in process. As a matter of fact they were present at the instance of Mr Doolittle, who announced himself as determined to discover the author of the article in Satur- day evenings edition of the Register rela- tive to the Lee trial. When Sheriff Tom inson opened court among those standing about in the large court room were Colonel N. G. Osborn, editor of the Register; Louis Welch, assistant editor; William F. Rodman, city editor; James F. Scott, as- sistant city editor; Reporters Howard Webb, William Sheffield, Augustus F. Maher, William R. Clark, Harry Palmer; Proof Reader John Hubbard; Superintend- ent Edward Osborne; Bookkeeper George Booth. President Samuel A. York of the Register Publishing Go appeared in the capacity of counsel. tse
 State Attorney Doolittle arose at once and said: ''Your honor, my attention was called on Saturday evening to an article which appeared in the Register on Satur- day bearing on the case TOW being tried in this court. The writer of that article is guilty of criminal contempt of court. He is guilty of criminal interference with the administration of justice and of de- fiance of the law of the land. He has ac- cused officers of this court and of New Haven of crimes. I do not care to read the article in the presence of the jury try ing the case, but wish to announce to your honor that after this trial is finished, purpose to apply for an order compelling the author of the article mentioned to ap- pear ill this court and show cause why he should not be punished for criminal con- tempt of court" Sr
 Judge Robinson then administered 8 gentle lecture to the newspaper men, who sat humbly about the 'spress' table and took notes of their reprimand. The judge said that it was the duty of the reporter to give facts and it was not his legitimate part to comment on evidence or sum it up. Such action is highly improper and will not be tolerated. As soon as the judge had finished Judge Yorke asked permission that the members of the Register staff be allowed to go without fear of arrest for leaving the court room. State Attorney Doolittle announced that he, might desire to call them at any -moments| After a long and heated argument between MT Doo1ittle and Judge York. during which strong language was used, the witnesses were allowed to go upon promises given by Judge York to produce any one of them within five minutes when desired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
GREAT NORTHERN STRIKE.
Nonunion Railroad Men Reported Hanged
 by Strikers.

Nonunion Railroad Men Reported Hanged
 by Strikers.
 ST. PAUL, April 1.-The Great Northern strike has reached within one division of this city, and it is probable that 1t will be nearer before night. On Sunday the city of Grand Forks, N. D., was the most east ern point of the strike, but since then it has extended to Crookston, on the Fergus Falls division, and to Breckenridge, on the Breckenridge branch. East of these points there was no interruption to traffic, and west it was complete tieup.
 At Grand Forks the officials wanted to get out train and swore in 20 deputies tt protect them, but 300 men assembled at the depot and declared that no train could be made up there. Trouble is feared be- fore the day is over. Another attempt was made at Devils Lake to take out a train, but it failed as had both previous at- tempts during the last three days. There was no rioting, but the 100 strikers at that point stood their ground, and the train was not started.
 One train was moved at Larimore, N. D., but no mails have arrived since Saturday, and everything is said to be tied up A re port has reached Great Falls from Kalis- pell that a scab who was strung up on Sat urday night in order to scare him was al lowed to hang too long and did not sur vive. The report has not been verified, al though said to have come from a reliable source in the first place. Superintendent Currier of Helena has called on the sheriff for protection at Great Falls.
 The only change in the situation is the indorsement of the strike by the assem- plies of the Knights of Labor located in that city. Mir. Hogan, who ordered the strike, is at Butte and declares that the disap- proval of the brotherhood officials cuts no figure in the strike. He intimates that the railroad has pulled off, those leaders and expresses the belief that the strikers will be victorious. Nearly all the brotherhoods are represented in this city by officers.
 Vice President George Howard of the American Railway union is here and has been studying the field thoroughly. He denied emphatically that there was any trouble between the union and the broth erhoods and insisted that the railroads were trying to keep the two organizations apart. He added that there would proba- bly be no strike on the eastern division of the Great Northern, but there would be one unless the demands of the men are complied with. Apparently the strikers have gone out, then sent notice of their demands to the railroad and now are wait ing for the railroad officials to call on them and ask for 0 conference. Just what the outcome will be is yet unsettled, and SO far as any announcement is concerned the railroad has not yet made any attempt to start trains. Just when or how they may try to fill the places of the strikers is un- certain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
CAUGHT 25 TRAMPS.
New England Road Officials Bound to
 Put a Stop to Free Riding.

New England Road Officials Bound to
 Put a Stop to Free Riding.
 Last Friday the station agent at Brew sters. on the New England road, espied a large number of men hiding in a box car. He slipped around, shut and locked the door, capturing the entire gang. He i'm mediately telegraphed the railroad superin- tendent, asking what to do, and reply came that he must seal up the car and waybIll it to Fishkill on the Hudson. The station shipped the car load of tramps on the next train to that station and turned it over to the police officials there. When the car was opened and the objectionable freight unloaded it was found that the astonishing number of twenty-five was the total capture. Yesterday they were taken to Poughkeepsie where they will be tried. The officials of the road are determined to put stop to this free riding on freight trains, and from appearances it certainly looks as if they were succeeding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
FIRE COMPANY DIsBANDED.

It's Quarters Used For Gambling and
 Carousal at Norwalk.
 Norwalk's city council. at its semi monthly meeting last night, disbanded the Hope Hose company and authorized James B. Costello, the former foreman, to re- organize the company. The company's quarters were placed in charge of the po- lice.
 The town has three fire departments and score or more companies, all volunteer, and the service has been equal to any paid department in the state.
 During the past few months the Hope company, which has 100 members, has fallen into disrepute. Its quarters have been used for oambling purposes and on Sundays frequent disturbances have oc- cured, resulting in numerous complaints. Recently charges have been made that liquor has been introduced there for Sun day carousals, and allegations of immor- ality made in several pulpits and elsewhere compelled the council to act.
 The Hope company Is a powerful or ganization and last nights action by the council is creating 8 wide discussion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Brouthers is playing as we'll as he ever did. a. Pitcher Bob Barr is to be added to Buff falo's outield.
 Cartwright for big man, is wonder fully quick. He is a brilliant fielder, a good hitter, and Washingtonians believe he will be the best base running first base man in the league.
 Keefe is still capable of pitching better ball than many pitchers on the league pay roll but somehow his release by Harry Wright last season seems to have preiu- | diced league clubs against him. Brennan, the Waterbury catcher, has signed contract with the Winsteds.
 The management of the Connecticut state base ball league is making final ar engagements to charter the steamer, City of Richmond, for every Sunday during the summer. It is planned to have Sunday games played on Two Tree island, off the | coast of Mantle, and excursions will be | run from New Haven, Norwich, New Lon don and Bridgeport. All the hines of the league will play Sunday games and con- test will take place. every Sunday after noon on the island.
 Base ball men say that Rusie is falling off in effective work and will keep Captain Ward guessing this year. Roger Connor is working harder than he has in years. and the result is showing in his playing and batting.
 The Louisvilles are going to surprise people with almost the finest infield in the National league. It will not, how ever, be hard batting infeld, and that is where Louisville is deficient. With two or three good batters in the team the Louisvilles would surely be in the fight for the pennant
 Ex-Manager Harry Wright of the Phila- delphia club possesses many fine traits, one of the most admirable of which is a total lack of jealousy or envy. The other day he sat in the grand stand and watched the practice of the men whom hls suc- cessor, Arthur Irwin, has gathered together to represent Philadelphia. It might be expected that he would be chary of prals- ing the team at all. but he wasn't. In fact, he congratulated Irwin on getting to- gether an aggregation that promises to be stronger than that of last year. MT Wright, in his capacity of chief of um- pires, attends all the games in Philadel- phia. and watches the work closely.
 Every player on the champion Bostons is under 30, the ages ranging from 21 to 29 years.
 There are 479 ,O01 500 different ways in which the twelve league clubs could end the race for the pennant this year. Any one who doubts these figures can cipher it out for himself
 The only league player now unsigned is Tom Parrott, one of the Cincinnati clubs pitchers. Itis feared that he has joined Coxey's army.
 In the first inning of yesterdays game at Eastern park between Brooklyn and Spring field, James Burke. catcher for the latter club, and Tom Burns of the Brooklyns collided at the plate. Burke fell to the ground and could not rise. It was found by surgeon that he had sustained com pound fracture above the ankle. He was removed to St Mary's hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
RECORD OF DlvORCES.
New Haven County Leads the State For
 Ten Years.

New Haven County Leads the State For
 Ten Years. e.
 The sixteenth annual report of the state board of health shows there have been granted in this state by the superior court in the past ten years 4,3S7 divorces. In 1892 the courts granted 501 petitions, the greatest number reached for ten years. Of these eighty-five were for scriptural reasons, and the remainder were for de- sertion, intemperance, cruelty, bigamy, imbecility and fraudulent contract.
 AS granted by counties in 1892 the record is as follows: Hartford county, 76; New Haven county, 128; New London county, 59; Fairfield county, 132; Wind ham county, 27; Litch6eld county, 37; Middlesex county, 19. and Holland county, 23.
 The number of divorces granted in the past ten years by counties is as follows: Hartford, 815; New Haven. 1,218; New London, 466; Fairfield, 94s; Windham. 278; Litchfeld. 276; Middlesex, 17O; Tol- land, 216; total, 4,367.
 The most popular way of obtaing di- vorce set ms to be by desertion, desertion furnishing grounds for 219 of the 5O1 di- vorces granted in 1892. Intemperance was the alleged cause of 1S5. Over three ffths of the divorces granted were charged to these two causes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
TIMELY TOPICS.

Bargains that you don't find every day are now being offered by Thoms. the shoe man. He is having an alteration sale.
 J. B. Mulhngs takes pardonable pride in the quality of the clothing he sells. It is the nightly made bind and always gives complete satisfaction.
 Only two weeks more of Morris the clothier's removal sale. He wants to close out his entire line of shoes.
 Miller < Peck's store will be opened Wednesday morning with complete stock of fresh, new goods in every department.
 The yerytbest set of teeth ST. Call on tho New York Grown dentists in Bohls block.
 A pleasant i've room tenement for rent on North Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
A DTlP" FROM THE CAPITOL

Said That the Nemination of Daniel E.
 Fitzpatrick Will be Made on Thursday. :
 The DEMOCRAT to-day received what is claimed to be a pretty reliable "tip" from Washington that the next postmaster of Waterbury will be Daniel B. Fitzpatrick. The news comes from unquestionable au- thority and is in effect that in all proba- bility President Cleveland will present MT Fitzpatrick's name to the senate for con- firmation on Thursday next. MT Fitz- patrick when seen to-day, said he had heard that some information relative to the matter had been received by Waterbury parties, but that he himself had he ,rd nothing official. He expressed himself as confident, however, that those who turned out to vote at the primaries will not be overlooked by those in authority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
E. c. KILDUFF & CO.
 Greater and Grander than ever

The public appreciates efforts place reliable merchan disc prices within the reach of all We one class of people, but to the goes with cle that leaves house. This guarantee repre- sented ill every form, return and get the cash.
 This above all others shows superiority all competition.
 In place of doing business with small stock have larger and grander stock than ever
 Our Mems All Wool Suits at $5 regular $9 Suits
 Men $750 Black Chevo Fancy Worsed Suits arc sold outside our house at $10.
 Our $0 line of Blue and Black Serge Suits are the same we retailed for $15 last spring.
 For SIP. $4 and $l2 give you of the bar gains suits offered by any clothing house. Clay Worsed button cuaway Suts long and regular price $l5 by others for $20
 In Chdrens Department always have the styles We have just placed sale 250 Boys Awoo Suits at $2 suit Our boys $250 suits all wool colors reed by smaller houses for $4 and $5
 For $35O can buy good suit you would pay $5 last Spring.
 Boys short-pant suits cut to l6 years.
 Boys Short Pants 25c the kind you pay for Others at 47c, 72c, 95c
 Boys Sweaters at $1
 1YP. S.-Just received 5O doz Mems fine black Merro Hose regular 25c IIoe price l5c 25c while they last.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doings of . Day in Naugatuck and Union
 Ciey.

City.
 NAUdATUcK, April I7.-The state monthly bulletin in it's report of mortality makes this towns death rate per 1.000a 24.6, the highest of any in the state with population of over 5000. Two deaths from violence on the railroad, one from scarlet fever and four were infants under fourteen months of age accounts for it. This town at present is in healthier condition than it has been in any spring month for the past five years. nine of them being from cerebro spinal fever; in May twenty-six deaths, seven- teen from the fever. To-day we have only four cases of any infectious disease Tn town, all scarlet fever, and only one of them south of city bridge. Our physi- cians are complaining, and not without reason, that their business is remarkably light, and it can be mostly attributed to the increased interest taken by our citi- zens in the sanitary condition of their homes.
 The Kings Daughters met last night, each bringing package that found it's way to the home of 8 deserving party. We met the committee on their way to de- liver them and they showed the happiness they felt in being able to tighten the hearts of mother and children.
 E. H. Darlington apparently held his own yesterday. His wife left Jackson vile for home on Saturday, as she was telegraphed to leave the steamer and take the train at Charleston. She may arrive home tonight or tomorrow.
 Ullie Akerstrom, with her new play ''The Sulton's Favorite" will be at the opera house next Monday night. The times are close, but she win draw big house.
 A number of our musical people are talk ing of attending the big concert at Water bury, on April 2S. It will be too fine a musical affair to miss.
 MT and Mrs John Kirk and also Mrs Edward l.. Mofitt arrived in New York yesterday on the Ethiopia and are home k0.dav
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Prize FightInr Casas.

NEW HAVEN, April 17.-The prize fight ing cases were finished this morning so far as the city court is concerned. Nelson Dillon, one of the principals, was bound over to the superior court under bonds of $500. Robert D. Walker, James H. Allen, George F. Sanford and Charles s. Roberts were all bound over under $150 bonds. Patrick J. Carroll and Frank J. .Struthers were discharged and Charles H. Farby's case will be further considered tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17

Bishop Hendricken's Conservation. Editor of the DEMOCRAT: Please inform me through your paper when Bishop Hendricken was consecrated bishop of Providence.
 Yours very truly.
 THos H. BENTON. Naugatuck, April Is. 1894. The diocese of Hartford and Providence was divided in January, 1872 and on April 28, of that year, Bishop Hendricken was consecrated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Death of an Opium Eater.

Coroner Bill is investigating the cause of the sudden death of Mrs Louise John son of willimantic. Mrs Johnson had been for the past twenty-three years con- firmed opium eater, using the drug Tn the morphine form. After her death Mrs Johnson's sons were of the opinion that the medicine caused her death and con- suited State Attorney Hunter. who sum- moned Coroner Bill. Dr Hills stated that death was caused by heart failure. Satur- day afternoon Dr Weldon of Willimantic made an autopsy and preserved various portions of the body for microscopical ex- animation in case it Is needed. There Is no evidence of criminal malpractice. and the general opinion of the cause of death was the taking away of the opium which she had been in the habit of using.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Hives W,.h nullets In Iris Brain.

ALTOONA, Pa, April 17.-Isaac Spar, the Blair county farmer who attempted suicide on Saturday morning by firing two bullets from 6 Colts revolver into his brain, is still living. He is perfectly ra- tional and apparently vigorous. Spar walked home after the shooting and has never been unconscious from the effects oi the wounds. He says he only feels a little mum bnese
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
HI. teIl.Fire in New York.

NEW YoRK. April 17.-The Eastern hotel at Whitehall and South streets was dis covered afire this morning and there was much excitement among the guests who fled in their night robes. The fire was confined to the barroom. which was dam aged to the extent of $25, GOO. The bar room was fitted up short time ago at an expense of $40,000. John Hogan, an em- ploye of the hotel. was badly burned about the face and head
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
s,r.., R,,I,v.y Men s,.ik,

MILWAUKEE, April 1.-The 450 employees of the Milwaukee Street Railway company did not appear for work this morning and the system is tied up.- A short time ago the company posted a notice to the effect that wages of the employees would be re- duced ten per cent May l. It was decided by the men to strike on that day. Last night, however, the company placed 100 men at work to become familiar with the work. This precipitated strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
New fsri,,-e at Niagara,

TORONTO, April 1.-The Vanderbilt and cantalever bridges across the gorge at Mi agara will be cast completely in the shade by the new steel bridge just below the cataract which k. A. c. Pew, q. Canadian railroad proprietor, is working at here on behalf of half dozen New York capital ists. The contract for the construction will be given to Pittsburg firm. It will be combination of the arch and canta- lever principle, with span of 1000 feet. or 200 feet longer than any arched bridge in existAnca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Gladstone yants to Debate.

LONDON, April 17.-Mr. Gladstone has expressed a wish to appear in the house of commons on Friday to defend the govern ment's action in continuing the grant to the Duke of Edinburgh, now ruler of Sake Coburg- Gotha His friends probably will dissuade him from taking part in the e bate They fear that the exertion would be too much for his strength.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
sfoonsh,ners In New Haven.

NEW HAVEN. April 1.-The police found . moonshiner's still at 20 Palmer street operated by Isaac Swinsky. Russian. The illicit distillery was discovered in the cellar of the Russians house. and several hundred gallons of liquor made from eur rants were seized with all the apparatus used in making the stuff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
The SmalIpox Epidemlo.

HoLYoKE, Mass. April 17.--Instead of decreasing the prevalence of smallpox seems to be on the increase. The latest victim is Olibia Sabourin, fourteen year old child living with her parents on Bridge street, the infected district. She was re- moved last night to the pest house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Smallpox in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, April 17.-Patrick Mo- Carthy, living with a family of eight chlldr en on Crescent avenue, was stricken with smallpox yesterday. The Mccarthy family live in 8 tenement house with over thirty people. The case is of the most virulent type.