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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03

Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
In last evenings issue was a suggestion
from Base Ball" asking for a game be-
tween the newly organized Waterbury
team, and the team of 1884, for some char
liable purpose. In reply will say. that
the present team is willing to promote
anything for charity. but just now a little
charity would be well expended on the
base ball grounds. A grand stand is sadly
needed. Ladies or gentlemen will not
patronize ball games when they are COM
PEELED to stand in a hot sun, not even for
charity. Now If base ball lovers
will look at the matter in this light, they
might possibly provide some means for
the erection of grand stand. 1t will cost
only small sum. say $500, to build q
stand with seating capacity of five hun
dred. Should more money than that be
subscribed for such a purpose. the grand
stand can be made n substantial and last
ing one. The Waterbury Traction COM
pany, who own the grounds. and who will
derive benefit from base ball, could
easily head a subscription list with n
goodly sum. The present team are all
hard working young men. They are
willing to do anything to aid charity, but
| 1t would be useless to attempt n game for
any such purpose, unless suitable accom-
modations are provided for their patrons.
Here is a proposition the mananagsment
will make: The present team will start a
subscription list with S25. the money so
received to be devoted TO the erection of a
grand stand. If Il e merchants, base ball
lovers. or any moniei men, desire to aid
this object. here is n chance for them.
| Perhaps some of the contractors would
build such n stand for the cost of the ma.
| teriAl. This would also aid in n great
measure. The stand should be and can
be built in week. When that is done
the team of 1894 will gladly meet the team
of 1854 in a game for charity. At the
present time the boys are meeting all ex
penses by call on their own pockets
Who will be the first to donate the collat.
eral? Any subscriptions sent to ths
writer will be published every day. and
should the receipts warrant, the stand viii
be erected Immediately.
| Respectfully Yours.
| ED l.. MALoNEY,
Manager Waterbury b. b. club of 1894.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Manager Waterbury b. d. club of 1894.
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doings of . Day In Naugatuek and Union
CITY.

Doings of q Day In Naugatuck and Union
CITY.
NAUGATUcK. Aug al. A. Morse paid
a visit to Dover Plains, n. Y, on We'd
nesday. On Thursday lie visited White
Plains. to look over the sewage disposal
plant of that town. 1t is working very
successfully. being treated by lime, iron
and chlorine gas. The water at outlet
which empties into the Bronx river, looks
pure. still the system is much more
expensive than some in operation in other
places.
Master Mechanic Myers got the ma
chinery in working order so that all de-
partments of Glove company's works
started up again yesterday morning.
The regular monthly meeting of NauGa-
tuck Hose and ii. and l.. company was
held last evening. Delegate Smith, who
attended the state convention at Derby,
arrived back last evening.
The Durham Hosiery Co is doing little
If any work on wooden goods. nor will they
until there is something definite as regards
the tariff question. They knitting ma
chimes are running to supply cottonette to
the two rubber companies, keeping few
busy.
The school building has very nearly
reached its destination on Water street. 4
few days more and possibly travel on this
street will be resumed.
A man the worse for LIQUOR caught hold
of a car as the train was starting last even
ing, and was dragged some ways toward
the bridge without being injured. The
gate man probably saved him from going
under.
DIR Bull contemplates spending n few
weeks at Woodbury.; DIR Delaney. a trip to
Canada, and DIR Tuttle will leave tonight
for a months rest in the wild west.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
AMERICAN CITIES.

st. Paul is the North State City and
Minneapolis the Flour City.
Raleigh. y. c.. is the Oak City, from
the nature of most Of its trees.
Up to 1925 Charleston, 5. C, had a
larger commerce than New York.
Madison, Wis. is the Lake City, from
the abundance of beautiful little lakes in
the neighborhood.
Pittsburg has 90 blast furnaces, "a iron
and steel mills, 80 glass works, 20 natural
gas companies and 80 oil rc1incries
Portland, Nc, is the winter port for al
Canada, which sends out and receives over
$50, 600, 600 worth of goods every winter.
Cincinnati was formerly called Porkop-
oils. from the prominence of its packing
industries. 1t is no longer entitled to the
name.
Cheyenne, Wy, is G, ZOO feet above the
sea, Is 1913 miles from New York, 1,34S
from San Francisco and !, 432 from Gal
weston.
Buffalo has n city hall which cost ST.
$50, 600. Over 90 600, 900 bushels of grain
have passed through Buffalo going cast in
a single season.
The site of old Boston Is now given up
to the poorest residents in the city. Fash
ionablc Boston Is built on the Back BAY
on land made by filling up the harbor
st. Louis is the greatest mule market
in the world. The mules that transported
the baggage of the British army during
the last Egyptian war were bought in St.
Louis.
Salt Lake City is one of the most beau
tiful cities in the United States. 1t was
laid out when land was worthless, the
streets are wide, and each has n rivulet
running through it.
New York Is the first manufacturing
city in the country. 1t has !. 900 factories,
which make every year $500, 600, 900 worth
OF goods, including $50, 600, 900 of cloth
ing, S25, 600, 600 of books and papers and
SIS, 600, 600 of cigars. Central park covers
SOC acres and cost $I5, 600. OOO.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Senator Voorhees, is improving iaily.
Miss Tillie Saborn, an aerons ut was
killed by fall at Anderson, Ind.
Archbishop Ireland has Endorsed Mgr.
SatolIi's position on the liquor traffic at
St. Paul
w. r. Melville, the defaulting clerk of
the Bank of California pleaded guilty at
San Francisco.
State Gas Inspector Jordan ut Indian
apolis has reported that Indiana's gas
wells are giving out.
A. w. Jarvis, attorney for Louisa coun-
ty. Ia, was murdered at his home in
Wapello by n lunatic.
The house of Princess Soltykoff at
Slough, England, was entered by burglars
and robbed of jewels valued at EIO, 600
A pleasure boat laden with excursion
lists from yarmouth, Wales, capsized on
:he Mauddach river, and 10 of the pas
;cngers were drowned.
Adolphus Gluek. mayor of Dodge City,
Kan, has been placed under bonds to an
swer allegations for failing to notify the
county attorney Of violations of the pro-
hibitory law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Yankee sprintcrs ncnt the World.

Despite the recent defeat of Yale in the
running events at the Oxford Yale games,
American sprintcrs are the fastest In the
world. The conclusion is apparently
drawn because Oxford outran Yale that
we cannot compete with the English in
this branch of sport, whereas as n matter
OF fact we have beaten the English records
continually in running for many years.
The fastest 100 yards ever run in the world
was made by John Owen, Jr., of Detroit
In As seconds, and we have beaten tho
English records in hurdling, I'm the one
mile run, the 40 yard run and tied in the
half mile. On two occasions Luther Cary
OF New York was timed in less than 10
seconds for the 100 yard dash, but the
trials were not accepted rs records. The
performances of English and American
athletes for half dozen years past indi-
cate that representative Yankee team
could easily defeat representative Eng
lish team on neutral ground, where eli
mate would affect one team as much as
tho other,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
SEWAaE DISPOSAL.
The Next Big Question That waterbur,
Must Deal with.


Must Deal with.
prominent member of the city govern
ment !. said to-day that the most NOM
entous question to come before the city in
the near future is the disposih on of the
sewage in the Naugatuck river. pWhen the
magnitued of this work is considered" he
aaid, "the expense of the new water supply
pales into insignifcance." A trunk
sewer to the sound will cost
several million dollars and as Ansonia
and other towns situated near the
sound will make bitter fight against con-
tributing anything towards this expense it
is quite probable that Waterbury will have
to foot the biggest part of the bill. At
the last legislature a commission was ap-
pointed to 60 over the ground and report
the most feasible plan of disposing of the
sewage along the valley. It is generally
believed that the best way todispose of it
would be to run a trunk sewer to Derby
which would cost between three and four
millions of dollars. There is no doubt
but that some steps will be taken in rela-
ton to this matter at the next session of
legislature, and unless Waterbury succeeds
in getting other towns between here and
Derby to meet their share of the cost the
bill against the city will be the largest it
ever had to deal with. Something must be
done in the matter as soon as possible.
The condition of things at Platt's mills
is the talk of the state, and while no
one can expect the city of Waterbury to
bear the whole expense of a sewer to the
sound, it is certain that the city will have
to play a prominent part in seeing that
the work is done. Several other plans
have been suggested for the disposition of
the city sewage. but the trunk sewer seems
to be considered the most desirable of all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03


at Chase s hands. This season Carr b. Ncel
won the tournament, but was beaten by
Chase in the championship contest by the
score of e., Sc, 2-6 Of and 10. Sam
Chase also won the western doubles cham
pionship with his brother in 1889 and
with j. a. Rycrson in 1891.
The nearest Chase ever came to being a
national tennis champion was last year,
when he and J. :. Clark were the run
ncrs up in the national championship
doubles held in Chicago, They We're
easily beaten by Clarence Hobart and
Fred Fl. IIOvcy, who in turn Won the
championship from Campbell and Hunt
lngton. Tennis is rapidly growing in
popularity in Chicago, and the sport was
given great impetus in the west last year,
when II. ID. Wrenn of Chicago was the
first western expert to win the champion
ship of America in singles ut the great an
nual Newport tournament.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
THE GLOBE CASE.
Judge Cole Once Owned 100 shares of the
stock, But Not Now-Downey and Wis.
scher Bound Over.

Judge Cole Once Owned 100 shares of the
Stock, hut Not Now-Downey and WIS.,
scher Bound Over.
New HAVEN, Aug 3.-The case of @. F.
Downey and Fl. r. Visscher of the Water
bury Globe, charged with sending obscene
hturature through the mails, came up be-
fore United States Marshal Wright this
morning. The defense was represented
by Attorney Cole Of Waterbury and Dis
trict Attorney Mclean and Attorneys
Wheeler and webb appeared for the gov
eminent. The law and order league was
represented by S. p. Thrasher.
Another count was added to the original
complaint, it having been discovered that
another copy of the Globe had been mailed
to New Haven since the seizure.
Postmaster Beach of New Haven was the
first witness. He testified to the seizure
and said he considered the contents of the
Globe obscene. Cross examined by Attor'
ney Cole as to whether he sent copies of
the paper to Washington to obtain an
opinion as to its obscenity he said that he
had not Asked why he didn't the district
attorney objected and the question was
ruled out.
1t was brought out that Attorney Cole
owned one hundred shares in the Globe
and C. F. Downey 30. Cole claims that
his stock has been transferred to another
person whose name he would not tell.
Sixteen witnesses were heard and as a
result Downey and Visscher were both
bound over to the United States district
court, the former under bonds of 3d. 500
and the latter 81 900.
The Register says: Since the publ
cation of Saturday it is understood that
Mr. Downey sent an emissary to William
Nicely of the firm of Malley, Nicely & Co,
notifying him that upon a full investiga-
ton of the article printed concerning the
employees at Neely's and Browns stores he
had discovered that there was no truth in
them and offering to make full and COM
plete retraction of the article in question
provided nothing further was done in con-
nection with the matter. To this offer Mr.
Nts'y is said to have made a distinct re-
fusal on the ground that the offer had
been made to late
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.
A South Main Street Dealer Fined Fol
Violating the Screen Law.

A South Main street Dealer Fined For
Violating the Screen Law.
The case of Edward Buckley, charged
with violating the screen law last Sunday,
occupied over an hour this morning.
Chief Egan and Officer Allen said that the
screen in the south window was open so
that they could see behind the bar. The
screen in the north window was only
open partly and the swinging
doors were entirely closed.
They could not see into the
rear rooms. Officer Allen saw one man
go through thu cigar store to the bar room
and saw Buckley behind his bar. Buck
ley, James A. Hynes. Samuel Morris. w.
n. Ladd. Edward Bagley and an Italian
bootblack said they saw the saloon and
had an unrestricted view of the whole
room. They all admitted that the swing
ing doors were closed. Judge Root found
Buckley guilty and imposed a fine of $50
and costs.
John Mccarthy for drunkenness was
given thirty days in Jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
LETTERS FROM THEPEoPLE
John Henderson, Or, Commends the
Work of the Democrat"


John Henderson, Jr, Commends the
Work of the Democrat"
Editor of the DeMocRAT:
wish to express my appreciation of the
good service the DEMocRAr has done the
residents of Brooklyn and Town plot by
the excellent articles regarding this section
which it has recently been publishing.
Too long have the land owners waited for
the city and town authorities TO indicate to
them where to open new streets that will
best accommodate the public and at the
same time preserve the charm of these
grassy slopes and airy uplands. Seeing
the many blunders that have been made in
the laying out of the streets of the city,
which might have been avoided had a
little forethought been taken, heneeforth
there ought to be a systematic plan
adopted, having reference chiefly to the
convenience of the public and the orna-
mentation of the city, by which the layout.
grade and building lines of our new streets
shall be authoritively determined in ad-
vance. so that any land owner who wants
to make streets through his property
may know where he is to make them, and
anyone desiring to erect buildings there
on may know how to place them.
The land owners hereabouts are eager to
make new streets and avenues, but, with
out competent advice, are afraid that
what they might do would not fully antici-
pate the public requirements of the future.
or make the best use of the existing ad-
vautages and attractions. To get this
hindrance to the city's growth removed the
city and town. jointly. might employ some
disinterested but thoroughly competent
person to survey the land in every suburb
of the city. and lay out streets and avenues
to at least twice the extent of the city's
present street mileage. 1t seems to me
that the press could not render a better
public service than to agitate for this until
it is done. 1t is not n sectional matter; it
affects the welfare of the whole town. Par
ticularly does it concern the poor. who,
building their houses where neither street
lines nor grades have been established. pay
dearly for their property in the end.
JOHN HENDERSON, in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
TRIED TO ROB A TRAIN.
The Messenger Shot Twice hut No Plum
der Secured.

The Messenger Shot Twice hut No Plum
der Secured.
ST LOUIS. Mo, Aug 3.-An unsuccessful
attempt was made last night to rob train
No on the st Louis and San Francisco
road At $50 the train reached Eureka.
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S express messenger
went to the rear door of the express
car where he was met by a
masked man. The messenger at
once drew his revolver and fred
at the man. His fire was returned, one
ball striking him in the shoulder and an
other In the hand. The intruder jumped
from the car at this point without having
secured any money. The express messen-
ger was taken to Pacific where his wounds
were dressed. There were probably sever
al men in the plot, as just before the train
reached Eureka a bomb was exploded IN
der the engine wheels. This is the signal
to stop. 1t is supposed this bomb was
placed here to stop the train, thus enabling
the robber to escape with his plumber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
champion Roberts and rnc,o Gam

When John Roberts, the English bill
]iard champion, camc to America last
year to play return matches at English
billiards with Frank Ives, who defeated
him in London, he was compelled to pay
$225 duty on the superb English table that
he sent here ahead of him. The table had
to be imported because there was no stand
ard English table I'm America The table
was part of Roberts professional nipple
ments, but 1t was taxed all tho same,
though Roberts said he would not sell it
here. The English champion has just TO
ceived back the amount OF tho duty from
the treasury department. and the table is
again on the other side of the water From
a financial standpoint Roberts American
visit was disastrous, but socially and pro-
fessionally IL was such n success that he
says he is coming over here again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
FOR KILLING ANIMALS.
A Machine That Sends a spike Into TheI
Brains.

A Machine That Sends a spike Into Their
Brains.
The Connecticut Humane society yester-
day ordered from F. Bruneau of Paris,
France, six machines for killing horses and
cattle. The device is called the "Appara.
tus Bruneau" and consists of a mask which
goes over the animals head and fastens
behind the ears by a strap. plate in
front comes in contact with the frontal
bone well up in the forehead. When the
plate is struck with mallet, a spike passes
through the bone into the brain. The
animal loses no blood and the spike can
be driven to the brain with "A single blow,
when death will be instantaneous. The
method will be for preferable to shooting
as the blow Is sure to be effective, and the
animal will suffer no torture. Four of the
apparatus ordered by the society are for
killing horses and two are for killing
cattle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Curran's clearing sale with special low
prices on mems furnishings will appeal to
economical buyers tomorrow.
A young man who is not afraid of work
wants a position.
Big bargains for Saturday in fine foot
wear are offered by Wurth Brothers, 1O2
South Main street.
z. G. Kilduf & Co are having a special
sale of mems aud boys suits. The goods
are new and prices in some cases ha We
been reduced more than one half.
Reid & Hughes will have a big sale of
negligee shirts tomorrow,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The New Yorks have won so few games
from the Bostons in New York that the
hilarity of the spectators is excusable.
Taylor of the Philedelphias has got to
be very unreliable quantity since his
attack of "malarial fever" in Staten Island.
Camel will probably be signed by Gin
einatti to assist Murphy in catching.
The Baltimore Sun says that the cham
pions have reduced batting to q science.
Doubtless they got it down as fine as any
club in the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
The Most Important Rac..

Cows. Aug. 3-To-morrow will occur
what will without doubt be the most i'm
portant race between the Vigilant and
Britannia. There will be large gather.
ing of yachts from all parts of Europe to
witness the event. All the tugs and avail
able craft have been chartered to carry
visitors. The largest crowds which have
yet gathered at these races is expected to-
morrow. Natical "sharps" have predict
ed: q stiff breeze tomorrow, and since the
Vigilant is said to be the best boat in a
good wind. we may hope to see her win.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
SANTO FOUND GUILTY.
The Murderer of President earn. {
Sentenced to Death.

TIC MuTUrrer OF PresIdent Carna
Sentenced to Death.
LYONS. Aug 3.-The trial of Santo, the
murderer of President Carnot, was resumed
to-day and at ~ o'clock the case
was given to the jury. They re-
turned verdict of guilty without
extenuating circumstances in fifteen min
utes. At 1927 Santo was sentenced to
death. The verdict was a surprise to the
assassin. He showed signs of emotion
and said in an undertone, 'VIve social
revolution" Then in a louder tone he
said: Courage. comrades: vive la anar-
chy."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03

SARATOGA, Aug. 3.-Governor Flower
and Mayor Gilroy have returned here.
Lieutenant Governor Shechan will arrive
today and Senator Murphy tomorrow.
sheriff John b. Sexton and Judge X. \.
Van Wyck of New York city and Judge
Augustus Van Wyck of Brooklyn have
also reached here Richard Croker is still
in the city. There is an impression that
Democratic conference will be held as
soon as Senator Murphy arrives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03

western champion
until 1890, when
he was beaten by
his brother. In
1892 J. a. Rycr-
son, winner of tho
annual tourna-
ment. was the
challenger, but
Sam Chase defeat
ed him and re-
tainCd the cham
pionship. l. asst
year Eve rts
WrCnn was the
challenger, but he
mot thn Snn,a F,t,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
New York Times Sued.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3-A number of suits
have been begun in the supreme court
against the New York Times Publishing
company by stockholders of that corpora
ton to set aside their subscriptions for
stock on the ground that the subscriptions
were obtained by fraudulent representa-
lions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03

WooDMoNT. Conn. Aug. 3.-The body
of an unknown man. apparently about 30
years old. was washed ashore here
badly decomposed, attired in leather boots,
trousers and vest, but without a coat.
Nothing was found to lead to identification.
The body was ordered buried at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Wreck on the Berkshire D,v,.,on.

BRrDoKPoRT. Aug "a collision oc-
CURED between two passenger trains on
the Berkshire division at Stepney this
morning. The engine fronts were badly
damaged. The passengers were shaken
up. but no one was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Town Wiped Out by Fire,

HOLLAND CITY. Mich, August 3.-The
greater portion of the business section of
Lake View has been destroyed by fire. The
loss is 100000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03

Ninety grains Of eau de cologne and
Is grains of belladonna is an excellent
lotion, after the use of which dust with
powdered alum
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03

New Jersey PopuIists

PHILLIPsBURG, n. J., Aug. 3.-The
Populists of the Fourth congressional dis
trict nominated W. c. Barrick of Elem
ington, n. j., as their candidate for con-
grsS=
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Secretary Hoka s,,,, n,

WASHINGTON. Aug 3.-Secretary Hoke
Smith is unable to be at his office to-day.
He is suffering from illness caused by
poisoned milk.