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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.
\ Number of Unfo, tunates in the Box
 This Morning.

\ Number of Info tunates in the Box
 This Morning.
 John Gleason, who halls from Meriden, was found sleeping in a car belonging to the New England road last night. In the police court this morning he tried to eX plain why he was there, but his frame shook and his voice trembled so that he could scarcely be heard by the court. He managed to say, however, that he lay down there for the night because he wasn't able to pay for a bed elsewhere. He was fined S1 and costs~
 Officer Eoonan said he found John Shanahan drinking beer with a crowd of other fellows near the railroad track in Jackson street yesterday. He was drunk and the officer brought him in. Shanna- han said he came here from Hartford and was stopping at 20 Jackson street. It was shown that he had bad record, having been arrested several times for drunken ness. Thirty days in jail, said the judge.
 Frank Dowd was before the court charged with assault on John Hogan, who keeps tailor shop in the basement of Sanderson Brothers store on Bank street. Hogan testified that Dowd employed him to do some repairs on clothing agreeing to pay him g for the job, paying fifty cents down and telling him to call and collect the rest of the money. A week ago to day Hogan called to collect the money and he says Dowd swore at him and threw him out do"rs, spraining his arm winch laid him up for some time. Dowd claimed that all he agreed to pay Hogan was fifty cents. The accused and couple of wit nesses denied the latter's story and said that Hogan called at the house and com menced to abuse the prisoner and that he just used force enough to land him out side of the door. The judge was puzzled to know which to believe, but gave the ac- cused the benefit of the doubt and dis missed the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
oPENlNGit OF PARLIAMENT.
The Condition of Evicted AeTenants in Ireland Requires AttentiOns the Queen

Il
 The Condition of Evicted AeTenants in
 Ireland Requires Attentions !the Queen
 Says. -.: s.. ,,LE. .s.. LONDON, March 2.-Pariament' as sembled to-day, and more interest was at taehed to this meeting of the lords and commons than to any gathering of the two bodies for years past owing to the retire. ment of the great liberal leader William E. Gladstone The queens speech was read immediately after the two bodies had as sembled. Her majesty in her utterances to-day referred to the satisfactory rela- tions existing with foreign nations and says:
 Negotiations are in progress with the United States for the purpose of executing the award of the court of arbitration on the question of seal fisheries in the Behr- ing sea.
 1.-Two collisions accompanied with la mentable loss of life lately occurred with the French colonial forces in West Africa I await the result of the inquiry in regard to these deplorable occurrences with full confidence that they will be examined in a calm and dignifed temper as befit two great nations upon such an occasion.
 "The real improvement in the state of Ireland has been continuous and marked Agrarian crime has been reduced under the administration of the ordinary law to the lowest point that has been reached for the last fourteen years. The condition, however, of a considerable body of the evicted tenants of that country requires early attention. A measure will be sub mitted to you with the view of a reason able settlement of the questions deeply affecting the well being of Jreland.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
SUICIDE OR ACCIDENT.
Michael J. CorcOTan, a Scovill Street Saloon Keeper, Shoots Himself Through the Head,

Michael J. CorcoIan, scovill Street
 Saloon Keeper, Shoots Himself Through
 the Head.
 About three o'clock this afternoon a wom- an dressed in deep mourning raised the window of the second story of the build ing at 36 Scovill street, known as the Col den Eagle hotel, kept by Michael J. Cor coran. and shouted in an excited manner.
 'Call a policeman; run for doctor. A man has shot himself down stairs" The woman's cries at once attracted large crowd to the place, and when DEMOCRAT reporter rushed in a moment later the awful spectacle of the proprietor of the hotel seated on a chair beside the stove with stream of blood gushing from bull let hole in his right ear, presented itself,
 Doctors O'Hara and AXtelle were sum- moned and did what they could to relieve the man. The weapon used was thirty two calibre revolver of ordinary make. Only one shot was fired, Corcoran holding the pistol close to his right ear. The bullet ploughed through the jaw and lodged near the left eye, breaking the left jaw bone.
 Corcoran did not lose consciousness and talked to the reporter. Mrs Corcoran was almost prostrated over the terrible affair. She sad that few moments before the act was committed her husband bade her good bye She asked him if he was going away and he said no. She had company up stairs and went behind the bar to wash her face, when she heard shot. She turned in time to see her hus- band stagger toward the bar from the rear of the saloon. He was bleeding from the ear, mouth and nose. She screamed for help and assisted him to Q chair.
 Dr O'Hara was the first physician to arrive, and had the wounded man carried up stairs. Dr Axtelle soon arrived and an attempt was made to find the bullet. This was impossible. Father Kennedy administered the last sacraments. The physicians both said the wound was almost certain to prove fatal. Attorney Lowe was called in and the dying man made his will.
 axThere was no one present in the bar room when the act was committed with the exception of Mrs Corcoran. Officer McAuliff who was early on the scene took charge of the revolver, one chamber of which was empty.
 Corcoran said he was only joking when the revolver was discharged. His wife, however, says he had been drinking. She knew of no business difficulties he was in.
 At 3:45 the doctors said Corcoran was bleeding internally and would not live long,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
TIM ELY TOPICS.

The Hub dining room, under new man. agement is first class in every respect Board by the day or week at reasonable rates.
 A bill may be excessive in two ways. Charges may be small and the goods bad, or the stuff may be all right and the prices high. Ones as bad as the other. Trade with the Waterbury Grocery Go and avoid both.
 Special opening of spring goods at Cur rams this week. Ladies are invited to call at their own convenience.
 Special bargains in wash goods this week at E. T. Turner & Cos. Some beautiful new patterns have been received.
 Registered drug clerk, who speaks Eng fish and French, wants situation.
 The carpet trade of the Waterbury Fur niture Co is large and constantly increas- ing. They have a large stock in every de- partment and invite Inspection and com parison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
AWAITING THEIR DEAD.
Widows of the Gaylord Mine Victims Stii
 at the Shafts Mouth.

Widows of the Gaylord Mine Victims Still
 at the Shafts Mouth.
 WILKESBARRE, Pa, March 12.-NO trace of the B men who are entombed in the Gaylord mine at Plymouth has yet been discovered, although the work has gone steadily on during the entire day. The sus- pense endured by the wives and relatives of the unfortunates i,Dlourly growing more terrible, not because they have any hope of were so dear to them in life, but because they fear that poor consolation of giving their dead a decent burial may be post poned so much longer that it may at last become an impossibility.
 All day long, as on many previous days, the women have hung around the fatal pit waiting and watching. Every one who comes up from the depths below is eagerly, prayerfully questioned but from all comes the same reply--no signs of the lost ones. Once during the day it was rumOred that the local undertaken had been summoned and that one of the mutilated bodies had been found.
 There was d rush for the mine. and Su- perintendent Edwards was besieged with questions. He could only contradict it and bid the anxious ones wait. It is thought by some of the rescuers that the point where the men were last seen has been passed and that the bodies lie in some of the numerous breasts opening from the main passageway and which have been passed without having been reopened
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12

The remains of George Holberg, who | died at Colorado Springs last week, arrived | at the New England depot this morning in charge of William Evan. It was original | ly intended that the remains should be inferred in this city, but it was after wards decided to take them to Thomaston ] where they will be buired with Masonic rites tomorrow afternoon.
 Sanitary Inspector Moses is fumigating | the TOOLS of the tenement house on Cherry street, the scene of the last small pox case, this afternoon. The four fami- lies living on the first and second floors will be allowed to go out to-day and 1t is expected that the quarantine will be raised from the upper floor in week or ten days. Nothing has yet been done in the case of the families quarantined at the other house.
 Chief of Police Egan was asked by representative of the DEMOCRAT this morn ing if he had anything to say in reference to the reports published in the Sunday Herald relating to the treatment of pris- oners at the station house. Not a word, :" said the chief II have placed the matter in the hands of Prosecuting Attorney O'Nein and shall talk in some other man. ner than through the papers" Prose- cutting Attorney O'Neill is making an in- vestIgation and will bringan action against the Herald people for criminal libel.
 Lately Chief Egan learned that liquor was being sold in the Boston quick laundry, over 124 South Main street, and that minors gathered there every Sunday. Last evening Detective Egan and Officer Blake ley walked into the place and found four men there. The officers examined the faucets in the wash tubs and noticing that they smelled of beer raised the lids and found them well soaked with the foam of fresh beer. Some liquor was also found in the place. strict watch was kept on the place all night and this morning on investigation it was found that the pipes were traced into the cellar. Prosecuting Agent Holohan has the case in hand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
WORLD OF SPORTS.
Con Kiersted Accuses Nelson of Is ing
 Newspaper Fighter.

Con Kiersted Accuses Nelson of B ing A
 Newspaper Fighter.
 To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 I would like to know where Nelson got his fighting ability that he talks about. do not know much about his fighting ability, but if he wants to fight with me all he has got to do is to name the place and date and will fight him for fun or money at 40 pounds. He is a big bluff and likes to read his name in print. He knew 1 could not train down to 123 pounds so he preferred me- If he fight me at 14O pounds when he gets through he will know he has been to fight He likes to make the public believe that he is a fighter, but he cannot fight little bit and as for Mir Harrington, he cannot get down to that weight. CoN ARRESTED.
 The Connecticut State Baseball league was organized at New Haven Saturday afternoon, with teams from Waterbury, New Haven, Meriden. Hartford, Bridge port, New Britain, New London and Nor wich. All the players except the captains will be taken from the towns where the hines are located, and the season will be- gin May 15 and close Labor day. Four games will be played per week--two on the home grounds and two abroad
 I've are the people" Jim Mutrie's old war cry, has been revived in New York since Farrell and Meakin ''joined the gang"
 George Miller declines to sign as catcher and captain with St Louis for only $500.
 Manager Hanlon denies having made a bet of $500 that the Baltimores would fin ish ahead of the Cleveland club in the championship race this season, but says he did make a small wager that they would finish the season in the first division.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES
Weekly Record of Real Estat Sales an
 

Weekly Record of Real Estat Sales and
 Recorded Mortgages.
 The summary of the Weekly Record for the past week is as follows:
 Real estate sales-New Haven and West Haven 31, Bridgeport 13, Hartford S., Waterbury 10. Meriden ?, New Britain ?, New London l, Norwich ?, Middletown f, Danbury 6, Norwalk 9, Huntington l.
 Real estate mortgages-New Haven and West Haven SIP, ,O23, Bridgeport $40, ,O26, Hartford S37 7.6SO, Waterbury S5, 210, Meri- den S5 ,073, Middletown S2, ,250, Norwich S1 ,500 New London s, 700, New Britain S33, ,615, Norwalk S21 ,31O, Ansonia S75O, Shelton S1O.000, Danbury S7,769, Willi- mantle S3,725.
 The total number of sales this week is So, as compared with sixty for the preced- ing week and 65 for the corresponding week last year. The total of recorded mortgages is S246, 6S1, against S1S7, ,952 the preceding week and S221, ,791 fof the cor responding week last year.
 For the corresponding week last year New Haven reported sales, Bridgeport II, Hartford s, Waterbury ', Meriden 5, New Britain 6, Norwich ?. New London 7, Danbury ,, Norwalk 4, Derby 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doings of 8 Day in Naugatuck and Union
 City.

Doings of 8 Day in Naugatuck and Union
 City.
 NAUGATUcK, March 12.-Three boys crossing a field near the old slaughter house on the upper road Saturday after noon found a box containing the body of fully developed infant, that it was thought was born on Friday night. Chief Horsford was called and notified Deputy Coroner Johnson who brought the body to Tolles' morgue and notified Coroner Mix, who did not think 1t worth while to give the matter any attention, unless it was ascertained who the mother was. The body was buried to-day.
 James Penrose has the sympathy of many friends in the death of his wife, which took place last night. Arrangements for the funeral will be given tomorrow. An infant child was buried yesterday.
 Mrs Catherine E. Meramble, aged 63, wife of David Meramble, died this morn ing. Funeral on Wednesday.
 Do not forget Mrs Livermores lecture on Wednesday evening.
 The fire commissioners will meet to- night.
 Chief Horsford on info1 nation swore out a warrant on Saturday night and raided a house kept by Sadie Sanford, near Hoad- ley street, arresting her and three youny men for disorderly conduct The three young men settled up and Sadie was this morning sentenced to three months in Jail. Constable Brophy also went into a house and informed two men and their wives and visitor that they were under arrest, taking them to the lookup. Justice Peck admitted them to bail on a charge of disorderly conduct. Last night Brophy brought in one of the same women and locked her up.
 The Rev John G. Davenport of Water bury preached in the Congregational church yesterday.
 Quarantine has been removed from the house of Harry O'Donnell and he will go to work on Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
Rubber Factory shut Down.

NEW HAVEN, Mar 12.-The 2,OOO or more employees of the Candee Rubber Go, in this city, will soon be thrown out of work for a practically indefinite period. Some time ago an informal notice was given the hands to the effect that the works would be suspended in short time. On Saturday the official notice came when the men were informed that on Saturday of this week the shop would shut down for at least six weeks. The works will not be resumed before May 1st, at all events. AD overstock of goods of all kinds is the cause of the shut down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
Aftemnteh Mail ROhherY.

L1TCHF1ELD, Mar 12.-The authorities are still engaged in an investigation into the attempted mail robbery of Thursday night. Henry Mayo is a mail carrier be- tween Litchtield and Cornwall Bridge. The route is made on horseback, with the pouches thrown over the saddle. Mayo states that upon reaching a lonely spot in the road, two men sprang at hlm and a fight ensued. After a fierce fight Mayo managed to spur his horse away and es- cape. The would be robbers, however, fired a revolver at him as he rode away, the ball entering the horse. Aside from Mayo's story there is no clue upon which the officers can work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
SHOT HIS HEAD OFF.
Sad Accident at Durham to C. A. Flick
 While Duck Shooting.


 While Duck Shooting.
 MIDDLETowN, March 12.-Charles A. Eick, a farmer twenty years old, employed by George Davis of Durham, went duck shooting on Saturday afternoon. As he did not return in the evening a search was made for him until 10 o'clock but without avail The search was continued yesterday morning by Mir Davis and Charles Stowe and at s o'clock they found his body in swamp near Davis house. The top of his head was blown off, show ing the empty skull and his right eyo was gone. He looked as if he had been bend ing on his knees when the gun exploded, for there was blood on his trousers. He was subject to frequent nose bleeding and he was probably supporting himself with the gun while bending over. His left hand was badly burned. The gun was a single barrel breech-loading Winchester. Dr Look, the medical examiner viewed the body and decided that his death was due to accidental shooting. The barrel of the gun was empty and the hammer was down
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
SmallDox Patient on the Car.

DORCHESTER, N. Y. Mar 12.-There was good deal of excitement upon the arrival of the express train leaving New Haven at 8:1O a. m. to-day. A smallpox patient who has escaped from the authorities rushed aboard the train pursued by an officer. The patient ran through several cars and was finally corralled in the baggage car. The baggage master made the trip to New York in one of the passenger cars. When the train arrived at New York word was sent to the health authorities and the man was taken in charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
Latest Idea in Come tion With the State
 Reform School.

Latest Idea in Come ton With the State
 Reform School.
 At a recent meeting of the trustees of the Connecticut school for boys at Meri- den, Messrs Donavan, States and Thatcher were elected committee to visit various schools in other states and ascertain If there were not other methods in vogue which could well be adopted by the school at Meriden. These gentlemen have visited several schools and they find that their own school stands well up with other schools in the matter of discipline and cleanliness.
 In some of the schools they found com plete work shops, where the boys were taught trades such as brick laying paint ing, plumbing paper hanging, machin- ists, printers, and other useful trades. The committee deemed this wise plan and they will report to the full board of trustees at future meeting, advising the adoption of a similar plan at the school in Meriden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
Reid & Hughes
WASH GOODS.

CaUsual observation would predict an early spring. but coming early or late it will find Us prepared with our stock re- plite with New goods in every department. A few wash goods suggestions may be in order.
 We mention
 Printed Dimity Tn choice styles. BrOCaded French Batines Dress Ginghams, foreign and domestic, all grades.
 Organdiss. m light and dark grounds with artistic figuring.
 Galatea Cloth. an old friend returned. but hAndSouer than ever. This material Is suitable for Outing Suits. Shirt Waists. Boys Suits, etc Dress Cambrlcs, in light and dark colors. Domestic S4tines. Fig1r-L Duck for Suits and Shirt Waists. English CheyiOt. fine light material shit able for Dresses, Waists. etc. Swivel SiIk. msseriaI comprised of cot ton and silk, in elegant designs and color lDgS-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
M'KINLEYS VIEWS.
He Makes Comments on the Revised VII
 son Bill.

He Makes Comments the Revised Will
 son Bill.
 MAssILLoN, O., March Ex-Governor Mckinley attended the funeral here of James McLain, an old friend. He goes to Minneapolis on March 20 to address the state convention of Repu blican clubs.
 II have not seen anything but the brief newspaper reports of the senate tariff bill, , said he, but I should say that it demol- ished Mr. Wilson's theory very effectively. The transfer of articles from the free list of the Wilson bill to the dutiable list is certainly striking"
 But what of the usefulness of these changes from practical standpoint?"
 They strike me as an aggravatiOn They are too inconsequential The committee has done fairly well by sugar. The process is expensive, however. It provides reve- nue, but directly out of the pockets of the consumers. The bounty plan affords the same protection and at a far lest cost"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
HE SAW WATERSPOUTS.
The Captain of British Steamer Spins a
 Yarn of the Sea.

The Captain of British Steamer Spins
 Yarn of the Sea.
 NEW YORK, March 12-The British steamer Castallian Prince, Captain COull, arrived here from West Indian ports Cap tain Coull states that on March 9, at i D. m., near Cape Hatteras, bearing north northwest, 30 miles distant, he passed close to three large waterspOuts, one of which presented well defined and beautiful ap- pearance. reaching from the sky to the water.
 It looked like two large tunnels. one in verted under the other It circled close around the ship and caused much alarm aboard the vessel. The wind at the time was blowing d fresh southeast breeze, when it suddenly veered all around the compass and ended in u sudden squall from the northeast.
 The waterspout finally burst about a quarter of a mile astern of the vessel, and striking the sea with tremendous force it churned the water into foam for a cOnsd erable distance. The other two waterspouts passed at quite distance from the vessel, greatly to the relief of all on board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
Fell Into a Quarry Pit.

MlDDLETowN. March 12.-AMrs William Mcdonald had a narrow escape from death yesterday. She was walking along the road near the Middlesex quarries, wher she slipped and fell headlong into the ex' cavation made by the quarrymen. Her fall was distance of thirty feet. In the descent she struck clump of bushes Aside from few bruises Mrs Mcdonald escaped without injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
Chinese Gamblers Fin d.

NEW HAVEN, Mar 12.-The seventy two Chinese who were arrested as a result of last nights raid on the ''Joss" houses of the city, had justice meted out to them in the city court this morning to the tune of about $6 apiece. Sam Lee, of 75 Union street, and Charles Sing, 76 Fair street, the two principals. were fined S2O and costs, while the seventy others had to pay $5 fine apiece and the costs were divided equally among them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
What We Give Away.

Dress Goods. Crockery, Glassware Vases, German China. Tea. Coffee. Rakino Powder, Chocolate, Cocoa. Sugar. Spices Furniture, Cutlery. Hardware. Aprons Skates, Japapese Goods, Pictures. laroe CragOn 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, Il East Main street Platt's Block.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
Sudden Death In Ansonia.

ANsoN1A, March 12.-Charles R. Smith, a we'll known resident, died very suddenly this morning. About 4:3O his wife heard him coughing violently and went to his assistance but before aid could be sum- moned he expired. Heart disease was the cause. He was forty-two years old and had lived in Ansonia about sixteen years, coming from Milford. He kept a meat market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-12
Armed With Deadly Explosives
Died From Excitement.

WALLINGFoRD, Mar 12.-The house of John Nolan, Main street, two miles north of the center, was destroyed by fire about 7:3O last night; origin of fire not known. Nolan was at church. Mrs Nolan was in
 the house of Mrs Isaac Ives, few rods north, when the house was discovered to be on fire. The shock was so great that Mrs Ives, who is an aged lady, dropped dead from fright, the result of heart dis