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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-04-18

state &c be as follows:
FIRE INSURANCE
Premiums received .........-... 1888 .392
Leases TncUrrec--w.-.-.~--"-. .-. 2lO,uSa
Risks wrlt' en.........-.-..-. .... IL, n. ~b3
Losses paid ........-..-.-"..... ls9. 369
LIFE INSURANCE
Insurance IN force Dec Fl. 1898. S1l.1IO,133
Insurance written 10 1894 ...".-..- 1875 soy
Premiums ecelved"...,.-. .......-. 2s3 Ih
Insurance in force Dec. 81. 1891. 9.e99.450
The following insurance companies
withdrew from the statethe past year:
Guardian, Great Britain, Hamburg,
Brennan, Germany, Minnesota, Min
neapolis, Bankers Life Association,
New York; Bankers Life Association,
Des Moines; Des Moines Life Associa-
ton, Des Moines; Equitable Lie and
Endowment, Waterloo, Iowa; Guar
anty Fund Life Association, Council
Bluffs, Iowa; London Guaranty and
Accident. Lo2don; Northwestern Lee
gion of Honor, Morengo, Iowa; Penn.
Mutual Lie, Philadelphia, the United
States Masons' Benevolent Associa-
ton, Council Bluffs.
The late legislature passed insurance
bills for the organization of tbs mer-
chants Mutual and County Mutual
companies, a law preventing compa.
MES or agents from doing business in
this state without authority from the
state auditor; a law exempting the
avails OF life insurance from the debts
OF the decedent, and one allowing
guaranty companies to give bonds
for public officials. A maximum rate
bill was killed.
onicial Death Blow to the s. ID. National
Guard.
A special telegram to the Minneap-
oils Daily Journal from Sioux Falls
dated the 10th inst, says:
Adiutant General George A. Siisby
and Gov. Sheldon, commander-in-
chief OF the South Dakota National
Guards, have issued q circular letter,
which is construed TO give the death
blow to the national guards in this
state.
The letter cas- attention to the
fact that the last legislature failed to
make any appropriation for the main
tenance OF the guard, and that after
June 81 no further state aid can be
extended to that organization. At
| tention is called to the fact that only
two courses are open to the militia
men. One is to disbapd; the other
to continue the organization ct the
expense of the members and Of the
citizens Of the localities in which the
| companies are loo ted. Each captain
is requested 20 lay - e matter at once
before his men, and to secure from
them a prompt decision as to the
| course they expect to take, it seems
to be the belief among military men
| that the organization will disband, as
the expense OF maintaining it entirely
without state aid ,.ould fall too
heavily upon the young men who
make up the state guards.
Tns letter states in conclusion. that
II the members see 6t TO keep up the
organization, the staff officers will re-
ioice at the decision and will be glad
10 serve for the next two years entire
.~thout pay.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-04-18
DAKOTA NEWS.
8ATHEREDnROM LATEST ASsOCIAT-
ED PRESS KILOGRAMS.

A Change of Venue i'm Black Hills limb
err ~suits--0ficial Death Blow to the State
National Guard-Salc of Tobacco to MI
no~rs-State Fire and Life Insurance.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-04-18
Foreign.

Spaniards lose nearly 400 men in a
fight with Cuban insurgents.
Terms of peace between China and
Japan are nearly completed.
William Gully has been elected as
speaker OF the British house OF com
mons.
Ii Hung ChanG's wound is healing
rapidly and the handaces have been
removed.
British forces will occupy Uch and
Eotgala in India from the Gilgit side.
The garrison of Chitral Is safe.
The steamer De Lesseps has brought
from Costa Rica to Colon q number of
Colombian exiles.
The Venezuelan congress, with much
enthusiasm, thanks the United States
for it's attitude in the British enezu-
elan difficulty.
The British museum has withdrawn
from public use the books in it's col
lection Of which Oscar Wilde is the
author.
The Japanese-Chinese armistice will
close ia ten days, so that il is antici-
pated by officials and diplomats that
the final terms Of peace must be near
at hand.
The first brigade of the British
force moving TO the relief of Mr.. Rob
ertson. the British agent at Chitral,
has had an engagement with 5000
Swatis, who were trying to block the
Malakand pass. The enemy We're put
to flight after losing thirty killed by a
charge of cavalry.
Her majesty's steamship Pheasant
has received telegraphic orders from
Admiral Stephenson on the flagship
Royal Arthur to proceed north April
20 from Victoria, Il. c.. and patrol
Boring sea and the fishing grounds
during the close season. which be-
gins May l and extends three months.
Otherwise.
A plan for the reorganization OF the
Atchison road is issued.
The reported death of RAT" Master
son is denied.
Ex-Recorder Smyth of New York
will be the new leader of Tammany.
The Massachusetts legislature pass
es a severe law on Sunday observance.
Receiver McNulty sues ex-officials of
the whisky trust, alleging fraud.
Striking miners in Iowa threaten
trouble and the militia may be ordered
out.
Burglars robbed the bank at Cherry
Valley, n. Y, and obtained consider
able plumber.
Hypnotism is recognized by the
Kansas supreme court as a factor in
murder cases.
Leading horsemen form an organiza-
ton to be known as the American
leagIie. .
The suit of n Chicago man against
Schweinfurth, the Illinois Messiah"
for alternating the affections Of the
formers wife. is on trial.
Senator Palmer OF Illinois protests
against the free silver action of the
Democratic central committee OF that
state.
Gov. Richards OF Montana proceeds
TO "whoop her mp" for free silver. in
augurating what he calls an educa-
tional campaign.
A member Of the Arkansas legisla-
ture tells of an attempt to bride him
In connection with a railroad commits
sion bill.
Mrs. Boulton confessed at Ander-
son, Ind. hat she fired the shot which
killed William Foust at her house.
A mar named Hires had been convict
ed and sentenced to thirteen years
| for the crime.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-04-18
south Dakota Insurance.

The insurance records of the state
Auditors Office show the total foreign
FIRE and life insurance business OF the
state tC be as follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29
DISTRICT COURT.
Decisions Handed Down To-Day BY
Judge Bradstreet.

Decisions Handed Down To-Day BY
Judge Bradstreet.
Judge Brsdstreet rendered the following
decisions in the district court to-day:
Thomas Elliot VS. Martin Grove, q
Naugatuck case, Judgment for defendant
to recover costs. This was an action for
$215 for materials used in building.
Sweeney for plaintiff, Kennedy for de-
PENDANT.
Eugene A. Benhsm VS. Augustus Peck ct
TX, judgment for plaintiff to recover 500
and costs. This was an action to recover
for injuries received by falling through q
hole in the defendants barn. Webster 4
O'Neill for plaintiff, Root for defendant.
Elizabeth A. Carey VS. Maurice Carmody.
Judgment for plaintiff toy retain posses
sion of the property aud 81 and coats,
This was a replevin suit to recover horse
and carriage. D. F. Webster for plaintiff
and Terry & Bronson for defendant.
William Brennan ct ux VS. Patrick Bren-
nan. demurrer to plaintiffs reply over
ruled. This was an action to recover for
board. Root for plaintiff, Webster &
O'Neill for defendant.
American Pin company vs. New Ha-
ven Brass Goods company judgment
for plaintiff to recover &14S and costs; an
action to recover for goods manufactured.
Terry Il Brunson for plaintiffs Case, Ely
& Case for defendants.
Marian A. Erwin vs. Frank G.. Arenholz.
judgment for defendant to recover costs.
This was an action tried before a Jury be-
fore and the same decision rendered. II
is Naugatuck case where the plaintiff
sned for being elected from her home,
Kennedy for plaintiff. Baldwin for de-
PENDANT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29
THROWN FRoM A CAR. q J
L. 4. Lewis, the Furniture Dealer,
Painfully Injured I'm New York. m

L. Il. Lewis, the Furniture Dealer,
Painfully Injured I'm New York. ~
L. E. Lewis, the South Main street fue-
niture dealer had close call for his life On
Saturday afternoon. Mr. Lewis was IN
New York on business and was thrown
from a cable car on Fourteenth street
receiving injuries which will keep
him confined to- his home for
some time. It was raining and the car
was filed clear out to the platform so that
Mr. Lewis was obliged to stand on the
steps. big truck horse fell across the
track, causing blockade. and the car was
brought to a standstill. Before the track
was cleared another cable car rounded the
curve from Broadway onto Fourteenth
street, and the gripman not being aware Of
the blockade was unable to stop his car in
time to avoid a collision and the result was
that the moving car struck the one which
ives standing on the rails with full force,
throwing every one on the platform onto
the street. Mr. Lewis was thrown several
feet into the air and landed on his face in
the gutter. He was picked up unconscious
and bleeding and carried into drug store.
Restoratives were applied and after half
an hour he revived and an ambulance was
summoned and he was carried to the New
York hospital. After, an examination II
was found that no bones were broken and
he managed to pick upisuficient courage to
start for home on q late train.
A DEMOCRAT reporter called on Mr. Lewis
at his home yesterday afternoon. His left
cheek is badly scratched and swollen and
one of his eyes is blackened and bloodshot.
Mr. Lewis says that the attorneys were
anxious that he should remain in New
York for few days aud take action against
the company, but he looked upon she mat
ter as an accident and inasmuch as he WIS
not seriously injured he decided to return
home. Mr. Lewis has keen sense OF
humor. and although much broken up
from the injury laughingly tells of what
happened between himself and the police
man who picked him up. when recover.
ed consciousness he said. land looked
around, the first thing noticed was big
policeman leaning over me and the store
tull of people all anxious to know who
was and the nature of my injuries. Wher
1 saw the policeman said: For HEAVIER
sake what is the matter and what have
done?' Why. my dear man. said the of
ficer, you have not done anything just
now and you are lucky man if you evel
shall be able to do anything any more"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29
TIMELY TOPICS

The wsrerooms of the Boston Furniture
Co are filled with good things in the line
of furniture. The freedom of the store is
yours. Call at your convenience.
Curran's banquet of bargains will inter-
est every lady. They are not likely to run
across another such chance this season.
Read billions list Of canned goods.
If you want an organ Shoninger 4 Co
will quote a price that will surprise
you. A second hand Steinwsy they offer
is a rare bargain.
Some special prices for Tuesday morn
ing are quoted by Reid & Hughes.
Second hand bicycle wanted.
Leave your orders for magazines and
fashion books at Mulville's, lilo East Main
street.
Wash fabrics and dress goods are on the
Miller 4 Peck Co.'S special list this week.
They invite you all to call.
Ifyou want lawn mower E. T. Turner
& Co offer you the chance of q life time.
Clothing on small weekly payments, at
cash prices, dress goods the same, all
the latest novelties, by the Credit Clothing
Co
Reward to the finder of bunch of keys.
Woman wanted to work for tailor.
Skidmore & Turnbull are having what
they term q reorganization sale and invite
the people to read their announcement in
the DEMocRAT.
Forty different kinds of refrigerators, all
warranted. are Eeld by the Waterbury Fun
nitaRe %.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.

A Wife Beaten Sentenced to jail For
Six Months.
John Delaney for drunkenness was fined
81 and costs this morning.
Jacob Stein was charged with drunken
ness and br, ach of the peace. His wife
and two sons appeared against him and tes-
titled that he was "full" yesterday and that
he tried to choke his wife to death and
might have succeeded if neighbors had not
interfered. Stein said he did not choke
her. He had black eye which he said
his wife gave him. The won an denied
this and said he received his injuries by
falling on the stairs. Judge Root gave him
thirty days for drunkenness and six
months for breach of the peace.
Attorney Harry Durant made application
to the court to commit the infant child of
Charles and Della Scovill of Myrtle avenue
to the county home. 1t was alleged that the
father was in Jail. The mother was in
court with the child. but it was discovered
that the child was under two years of age
and the law allows no child under two
years to be admitted to the county home.
Judge Root advised the woman to look to
the selectmen for aid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29
SHABBILY TREATED.
William DervEiu Released WithO
Cause BY the Fall Rivers.

william DerxEiu Released without
Cause BY the Fall divers.
William Berwin, the well known base
hall player, who left here a short time ago
to play with the Fall Rivers, is home, and
much to the Surprise of the people of that
town and his friends, Mr. Derwin has been
informed by Manager McDermott that the
club will not require his services any
longer. A reporter of the DEMOCRAT talk
ed with Mr. Derwin about the matter to-
day. He said he could not assign any
reason for the action taken by the direc-
tors of the dub, except that they might
have been 1nhuenced by another player
named Harrington. who was Jealous of his
success and stood in with the directors
and prominent members of the club.
Derwin is right fielder and played but two
games since he vent up. In each case he
played good ball. not one error being marked
against him. Both games were with the
Cuban Giants and on one occasion when
there were over six thousand persons on
the ground the ball was struck into the
crowd, and after quite a run DerwIn sue
ceeded in catching it. At this
point there were two men out and three
on bases and from that time Derwin
owned the town. When Derwin was in
formed that the club had decided to dis
pense with his services he asked what was
the cause of such an action, but the man
sger gave him an evasive answer, The
action of the club is looked upon by all
hands as a small piece of business and a
very unfair way of dealing with a man. II
| it had not been known that Derwin has
signed with this club he would have scores
of offers from other places before the open.
ing of the season. But it is understood
that he will not be long out of position
for it is stated, he already has secured an
offer from club where merit not personal
friendship. will be the only thing neces-
sary TO insure continuance of his posi-
| ton to the end of the season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29
CALLS IT A SHAME.

seIectman Morris Scores Town Treas
urer NIerriman For HonOring the
DRAFT of the County Commissioners.
First Selectman Morris waxed warm
when approached on the courth house sub
iect this morning. He was absent from
the city Saturday, he said, and did not
know of the furore that had been raised
by the action of Town Treasurer Merri-
man in honoring the draft of the county
commissioners for $4,000. He did not
know of any town meeting authorizing the
board of selectmen to spend $40, 900 of the
peoples money, and asks. where is the
money to come from and who is response
BILE ?
Town Treasurer Norman honored
that draft without consulting us on the
matter" said Mr. Morris. ut is under
stood that the town treasurer has bor-
rowed the money. Who authorized him to
do so? No town m citing, certainly
The act passed is unconstitutional. 1t IS
very funny if a legislature can order a
town to pay $40, 900 without consulting
the wishes of the people. This body OF
lawmakers could just as we'll call on the
town to pay 81 100000. We were not
consulted on any part of the matter. The
responsibility rests on the town treas
urer, not on us. The treasnrer's bonds
men are The men to look 10. Never in the
history of any town has such thing been
done
I'VE need schools badly. Why not
have put $40, 900 into their erection? 1t is
the first step towards Capitalization and
the charter is the next which will be rail
roaded through. 1t is shame and dis
grace that taxpayers are not allowed to
say how they shall spend their money, oil
how they shall be governed, and it Is also
very remarkable that persons elected by
the people should disregard the wishes OF
the people. The board of selectmen car
do nothing; their hands are tied and or
the town treasurer must rest the response
| bility for borrowing $40 600"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29
$i,7O0 TAKER.o


The POstomce and General store in
Goshen Visited by Burglars Last
Night. III
LITcHFIELD, April 29.-WheIf Post
master Porter of Goshen entered the Office
this morning he found that the place.
which is used ALSO as a general store. had
been entered by burglars, who had blown
open the safe. The burglars secured
81 900 in bonds, $500 in cash and 500 in
postage stamps. Postmaster Porter is
town treasurer and some of the cash and
bonds stolen belonged to the town.
John Porter. who has been sleeping in
the store since burglars raided the town
about six months ago. drove to Torrington
yesterday and when he was about to re-
turn discovered that his team had been
stolen. He notified the Torrington police
and started to walk home, He arrived at
the store Just in time to see two burglars
leaving. He found his team in the road
not far from the store. 1t was undoubted-
ly taken by the burglars at Torrington.
There is no clue
The police. in all the neighboring towns
have been notified to be on the lookout.
It is thought the crime was committed by
the same men who robbed several places
in Rhinebeck, N. Y, a month ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES,

Doings of a Day in Naugatuck and
Union CITY.
NAUGATUcK, April 294lThe indebted
ness of the borough on March 81. 1895.
was $26, 170.44. HCT.
Both parties will make nominations for
town and borough officers tonight.
At the democratic csucuses held on Sat-
urday night, Jeremiah Dunn was nomi-
mated for burgess of the first ward. Robert
Cleary for the second and James Glynn
for the third ward. The nomination 10
equivalent to an election. Both parties
will nominate the balance of the ticket
tonight
An alarm of fre at Union City yesterday
was caused by a chimney being on fire ct
F. Gaylord's tenement in Prospect street.
No damage was done. The hremen re-
ported the cellar to health officer as being
| in dangerous state from sink drains
emptying into the same.
Do not forget Ullie Akerstrom tonight
at the Gem opera house. "a Beautiful
Slave" will be presented.
A number of Union City people who
work in our factories have presented a
petition to the Traction company. asking
| them to make q five cent round trip ticket
rate for their accommodation to and from
work.
The contract for the building of the new
parsonage for st Michael's church has
been awarded to Edward A. Hotchkiss.
Work will be commenced at once.
Luke Bnron arrived home from Eng.
land on Saturday evening.
Passengers can now travel on q wood
walk from the waiting room to trolley car.
| Tho Aoorin0 of cankar hridOa in mAnv
places is getting in a dangerous condition
for heavy loads, the plank being rotted
out by concrete work leaking through.
In the borough court this morning
Emil Borg. charged with violating the
liquor law, was discharged. Jacob CAstel.
peddler, far breach of the peace, was
fined 81 and costs. Charles Gross, drunk
enness, forfeited $40 bonds. Andrew
Marcheales, drunkenness, was fined 81
and costs; Victor Maskins, drunkenness
IS; Frank Selves. breach of the peace. IS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29
MORTALITY RECORD.
Deaths and Funerals of People Well
Known i'm This CITY.

Deaths and Funerals of People Well
Known i'm This CITY.
The funeral of John Ryan took place
from the residence of his parents
on Sperry street yesterday afternoon,
to the Immaculate Conception chul ch
where services were conducted by
the Rev Father Lynch. Interment was at
Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were
Dennis Fox, W. II. Deegan. James Frenzy,
Peter Duncan, Peter Fox and John Dun
can.
The funeral of John Brown took place
from his late home at 1890 yesterday with
services by the Rev DR. Anderson end in
terment at Waterville. The pallbearers,
were: Louis Gates, Charles Hutchlng, A.
w. Cuts, William Moore. Fl. A. fuller,
and j. d. Chatfeld. The attendance was
large and the floral tributes were numerous
and very beautiful.
John Kendrick, aged A years. died at
the Deaconess hospital at Dayton. O., Sat
urday afternoon, where he had stopped to
have an operation performed for sore
on the back of his neck. Mr. Kendrick was
IN Waterbury about three weeks ago. and
on leaving complained of an iRtiamed spot
on the back of his neck, but no one
thought it would amount to anything. The
deceased was graduated from Yale in 1872,
studying law for one year. but giving it up
to enter the mercantile profession. He
was a brother of ex-Mayor Green Ken
drick of this city and was born at the old
Kendrick homestead at the corner of West
Main and Leavanworth streets. The re-
mains will be brought to this city and in
TERED in the family plot at Riverside Gem
etery.
George Il. Dodge, the shoe dealer, died
at noon yesterday at his home, Al Central
avenue, of heart failure. He had been i'll
for the past fourteen months and his death
was not unexpected. The deceased was
born in New Marlboro, Mass, in 1927, and
worked on farm until he had reached
his majority. He afterwards conducted a
furniture and grocery business at Great
Darlington, Mass. He Was connected with
the shoe business for the PAST thirty-one
years coming to Waterbury about SIX years
ago. Besides Ills wife he leaves two
children, Harry G. and Clare L. Dodge,
The funeral will take place att o'clock to-
morrow afternoon with services at the
house by the Rev DR. Davenport.
The funeral of Carrie l.. Tyrrell tool
place from her late late residence or
Cherry street at , O'Clock this afternoon
with interment in Middlebury.
The funeral of Mrs Samuel D. Wells
took place from her late home at Water
Vile at o'clock this afternoon. with ser
vices at the Hall Memorial chapel and in
terment in Riverside cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29

Bob Fitzsimmons, the middleweight
champion of the world, evidently intends
to meet Champion Corbett in the ring II
given n chance. II have raised the IS, 600
forfeit which l have to put up on the 1st
of May" he said recently. 1T is all my
own money and does not represent single
dollar belonging to anybody else" LfI can
earn or raise another SIS, 900 before Che first
of the month, will also bet that, that l
will whip Curbctt. will fight COrbott at
any time and at any place. If he would
agree, l would fight him before the kinet-
Oscope tomorrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-29
WADHAMS POST MATTERS.

An Auxiliary Association About to BE
Formed.
Commander Quigley of Wadhams Post,
q. A. r., is nothing if not hustler in the
interest of his post. 4 resolution has just
been adopted by the post, authorizing the
formation of an auxiliary corps, to be
known as Wadhams Post Associates. Any
good citizen may become a member on
payment of proposition fee of
SIS and an annual fee to be determined by
the auxiliary post. You can become life
member on payment of $50. The moneys
received will be divided, two-thirds TO the
relief fund of the post and one-third will
be devoted the running expenses of the
organization. Each auxiliary member will
receive badge to be worn on all proper
occasions.
Wadhams post is making great prepare
tions for the proper observance of Memo
rial day. Representatives of every society.
order. company. cadet and boys brigades,
and all organizations are requested to meet
at G. A. r. hall on Wednesday evening,
May Sth. at half past seven. to make ar
rangements for parade on Memorial day.
The post asks merchants and manufactur-
ers to suspend business on that day.