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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
"A FIsHeRMAN'S LUCK"
The Brooklyn Dramatic Club Achieve,
 Another BIS Success.

The Brooklyn Dramatic Club Achieves
 Another BiS Success.
 The Brooklyn Dramatic club entertained a large audience in "A Fisherman's Luck" at the opera house last night The differ ent parts were we'll sustained and Manager John F. Calvin and Musical Director Miss B. Coogan must have felt happy AS they beheld the success which attended their painstaking efforts of the past two months Miss Nora T. Luddy, as Mrs Manly, showed a thorough conception of her part and acted 1t in manner which won the admiration of all The tongue. flashing she gave Squire Farron when he spoke lightly of her dead husband. her timely admonitions to her daughter. Ruth. and the words of advice and encourage ment to her son would do justice 10 the best guardian of family in the land.
 Miss Mary E Kelly. as Rose Prescott. was delightful character and appeared perfectly at home. Miss Kelly is Tot only an artist of more than ordinary dramatic ability, but she is a sweet singer, and her song was the most pleasing feature of the entertainment. She was encored and received beautiful bouquet of roses yR
 Miss Katie Hart. as Ruth Manly, was quite vivacious and skipped about the stage with graceful abandon which betokened great self control. She read her lines care fully.
 Little Mollie Lord. as Nellie the waif of the ocean, was a revelation. and it was a mystery to everyone to know how a mere child could have su,h A thorough concAp- ton of quite a difficult character. Her death scene was affecting and was perhaps the best dramatic effort of the evening.
 James NJ. Sullivan. as Tom Manly. hewed out an abiding place for himself in the hearts of the admirers of successful efforts on the stage. H" threw his whole soul into his part and was perfectly natural He went through his part in a clever manner.
 James NJ. Lynch, as Squire Hamnond : son, was assigned s very unpopular part in the drama. but he acted it well and even though he was deprived of the girl of his choice at the threshold of the marriage ceremony. still he WAS popular with the audience.
 John D Bolan. as Squire Hammond, was e tres cherous looking character. His role called for it and no one could fill tke position to better advantage, even though Mrs Manly did beat him at his own game.
 James Colwell, as Uncle Dave, was a man of All kinds of work about the shore He played bis part in most satisfactory manner and drew many laugh from inc audience.
 John Somers, as Si kidder. was the fun. maker of the play and filled the hill to per lection. Some of his friends said he was used to that. when they saw Mrs Mr nly pursue hIm with the broom.
 During the performance the Lyceum quartette. composed of Joseph Kennedy, Frank Farrell. John and Timothy Foley sang some excellent choruses behind the scenes
 John Foley. as Ky George Needhurst was typical rural parson. ard appeared wi;h all the dignity of his important >t9. finn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
How Corbctt Wa. Once Knocked Out.

Ut was in the Olympic club In San Francisco, = James J. Curhett said to q St. Louis Globe Democrat reporter rcccntly, that l first put on a boxing glove. It was about the noon hour, and left my desk In the bank to go 10 luncheon. On my way back met Somo friends who wcru rncm- bers of the great club. They proposed that we go in for moment, and we did. 1 was delighted with what I saw, and Pro lessor GorinSki. who was then boxing in struCtor to the club. noticing my interest ed eagerneSS, asked me if would like to put the gloves on. 1aSsentcd gladly, novcr stopping to think of tho whipping I was surO to get. The opponent selected to ini- tiate mo was MT. Barney, we'll known insurance agent of San Francisco. TIo was a strong we'll grown athlete while was a raw, gangling, i'll developed boy, quito as tall as am now, hut weighing only 40 pounds
 Barney was not much of 6 hoxcr but he was big and strong as an OK Then did not know q loft lead from a right up. per cut did tho best I could. however, but after few minutes of ding dong bat tie was knocked stiff and cold-tlcad to the world and everything 1t contained. was knocked ont for the first and only time in my life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
"CROOKED" RACE.
Mcdonald Complains of the Treatment
 He Received at Naugatuck.

Mcdonald Complains of the Treatment
 He Received at Naugatuck.
 Jack Mcdonald called at the DEMOCRAT office to-day and it the story he tells is true, and his story Is subStsntiated by reli- able Waterbury and Naugatuck witnesses, the people of Naugatuck should not tole- rate such unfair sports as the race last night turned out. Mcdonald of Waterbury and Gibbons of Naugatuck were to run a ten mile race for the gate receipts. Me Donald says that last night when they met for the contest he asked for two judges from Waterbury The Naugatuck packers of Gibbons insisted on two judges from Naugatuck and McDoEald was allowed one. It was agreed that during the race s man should not pass his competitor on the in- side or tuIn around to run the other way. On the sixth mile Gibbons passed Me Donald on the inside, showing him out of the way. The referee would not allow a foul so Mcdonald passed Gibbons on the inside on the next mile. Gibbons ad- mitted on the track that he made the first foul. Tue race was run out and Mcdonald ran Gibbons of his feet, making the full ten miles, while Gibbons dropped on the track on the twenty third lap. there being twenty-four laps to a mile Gibbons ad- mitted in the dressing room that Me Donald won the race; that he fouled first. and that Mcdonald could beat him any time. Referee McCabe was called in and heard the statement and Gibbons insisted that Mcdonald won. but the referee thought otherwise To show that some thing funny was connected with the race Referee MoCabe handed back n bet to a Waterbury man who insisted that Me Donald won and that the race was ..cr0Oke1 |" MCDODald says ba stands ready to run Gibbons for $25 or $50 at any
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
Cutting Dogs Ears.

It was probably first introduced when bulldog fighting br'amc fashionable amusement, and the carllaps wrrc almost totally r"movcd to prevent their being torn and manglcd by the fangs of contcnding dogs-f0r the same reason, in fact, as were the combs of fighting cocks and tho hair cropped close from tho heads of pugilists But this discrcditable paStime is now abolished, 70 there Is no occasion for ear cropping, even in the case of bulldogs, and certainly no valid excuse can be offered for this exhibition of drPraNcd taste with rc- gard 10 other hrrrtlS of dogs and especially tcrri2rs-animalS which, as their namo implies, have ncrd for the pcndulous ear to guard the entrance to the auditory can al while burrOwing.
 The operation Is a prUtractcd and horri- hly painful one, as it generally happens that picCC after pi,'cr of skin and cartilage have tc be clipped away i'll order to make the portions rrmaining uf the same length, but this Is only the initial part of the busi- ness, aS il is necessary for several days aft crward to Iul thr cLrS, or what is left of them, to make tlrm stand erect and un- wrinklvd. Meanwhile ;hr Vir:rinS yrlls of thc r,,,r llrs,s while all thiS Is lsInE done Is tyr.l'l . ,.v tirmcr ut t'." :" ny they suf- frr ,'r.nth CCEturN
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
CASH FROM NICARAGUA.
Great Britain Is Fnid the S95, 300 smart
 Money Demanded.

Great Britain IS Paid the S;S,5Oo Smart
 Money Demanded.
 Low '-. May lin compliance with the agreement under which the British nlcn of war withdrew from Nicaragua on condition that tho smart money. amount ing to S75, 500. demanded by Great Brit ain for tho expulsion of Consul Hatch te paid in London within IS days that amount of money was yesterday covered into tho troasury of Great Britain on be- half of Nicaragua by Scnor Chr!santo Mo dina. minister to London for Salvador, who has acted for Nicaragua in London throughout tho episode thus closed
 Nicaragua had until May 20 to pay the indemnity under the terms of the agree. ment which allowed her 5 days after the British warshipS left Corinto. The depart ure of tho British took place on May |.
 The payment of tho smart money closes tho incident which resulted in tho Occupa- ton of CorintO for week by British ma rineS and the floating of the British flag ovur that town That portion of the dis puto which Great Britain declined to sub init to arbitration is thus settled. Such damages for losses to British subjects in Nicaragua nS are claimed by Great Britain and remain unsettled the British govern mont has consented 90 submit to arbitra- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS.

The Suburban will he run on Juno l5,
 The worlds champion rac>- Robert ', has added l25 pounds to his weight and js fit to race for his li>
 A Frcnchman recently cahlcd Monroe Salisbury m offer uf so, ,oV0 for AlI, 2;Q374, queen ut truitors, The offer wa~ rr- fused,
 Jack Curry .oy. that Fantasy k The grandcst and racicSt locking horse on the turf today, and that sho will surely roach the :02 goal this stS,~on.
 The richest soil makes the best track. ." c. ]. Hamltn k reported 10 havo said. An onion bed from wire to wire would be an ideal rare course if kept in proper con dition
 LipSchutz states that q second match hc tween J. W Showaltcr and himself is like ly 10 take place next fall, after the COnclu- sion of the Hastings international chess congress.
 sheldon of Yalc rcccntly broke the inter collegiate record for the running broad jump held by Victor MaprS of Columbia. Mapc>' rrcurd was 9 frrt IT.! inches. Sheldon clrarctR33 feet
 Tommy Cunncff, the famous runner, will meet any amateur in the world at the 1ctoFhtIoH uAS games oA tIc -\tN JVFS'y Athletic club. His record is minutes : seconds for the mile, the worlds rccurd for an amateur.
 It Is alleged that C. G Stuart, who is training for the intercollegiate meet at Chicago next month, has run 100 yards in 3 . seconds. But one athlete. John Owrn, Jr., of Detroit, has been officially credited with less than ten seconds for this event.
 John l.. Brewer, tho expert professional wing shot, recently performed tho unusual feat of killing 100 pigeons straight. F. D Fulford. J. A. R. Elliott. A, II. Bogarlus and Al Bandle arc the only mon besides Brewer who have killed 100 in succession
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
REAL ESTATE DEALS.

All of the Real Estate of the Charles
 Thatcher Co Purchased by John H.
 FruIn.
 There were some important real estate transfers in Waterbury to-day. John H Fruin purchased all the property of the Charles Thatcher Go, consisting of two houses on Farm street; one on Walnut street; one on Csrman street; house and two lots near Pearl Lakes; a lot on Ridge street, beside the school. and the block on the corner of East Main and Orange streets.
 A settlement has also been effected in the estate of the late Robert Fruin.
 In the matter of the block at the june ton of Scovill and South Main streets Edward McGrath takes the store occupied by Nugent's pharmacy. Michael Guilfoilt the store just north of this. and the heirs of the estate of Robert Fruin the other part of the ground floor. Each will owp the rooms directly over their respective stores.
 Edward McGrath also bought the equity of the heirs of the Fruin estate in the big block, at the corner of West Main and Judd streets. The place is known as the Dickinson feed store and belonged oriGi- nally to Edward McGrath and Robert Fruin. The matter has been in hand quite long time and has now been settled up to the satisfaction of all parties interested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
MEMS STRAINS, YOUNG MEMS STRAINS, BOYS AND CHlLDREN'S
 STRAINS.

, cases childrcn's straw hats: the soc goods for 25c.
 10 cases Childrens straw sail or and other shapes. the 15c $l. .OO and grades.
 Our price. 4Nc 10 cases boys straw hats; the 75c and $l0O grades
 Our price, 4Sc $ cases mems IeddO straws. ventilated crown and reinforced brim. Price, 35c. worth soc 10 cases mems and young mems full straws; yacht set brims and taper crowns. Reg ular Sl.O0 goods.
 Our price, 4sc All the better grades of straws in all shapes at 75c. 9sc, $l.25, $50 and 800.
 Every hat at least 25c to 50c less than sold for elsewhere. A few fine French Panama hats-quitc the thing for a nice straw.
 D dozen striped sattecn and domet flannel hlouses; sizes 1 to II years. Price. 4Sc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
THE CIRCUS IN TOWN.
A Big Crowd andsa Good show at ths
 West End Grounds.

Big Crowd andSa GOOd snow at tne
 West End Grounds.
 l.. W. Washburns circus came to town early this morning from Danbury and pitched its tent on the West End grounds At 10 o'clock there was big street parade which was witnessed by large number of sightseers including the usual number of small boys. whose principal attraction, as usual, was the clown and his donkey. The latter was a vicious little fellow and kicked in all directions. much to the amusement of it's tormentors. In front of the watering trough one of the men was thrown from a mules back. and pitched several feet in the air. landing on his feet in the middle of the street. Spectators thought 1t was one of the tricks ot the circus. but such was not the fact The rider was not injured.
 reporter of the DEMOCRAT paid visit to the circus this afternoon and found every thing in first class shape and con iition, The tents are neat and cozy The menag- erie Is very attractive and interesting. The side show is deserving of a visit and the circus proper is one of the best, Every act is a special feature and DO one need feel sorry at the small amount charged for admission. The management is com posed of gentlemen and no better con- ducted or more entertaining circus is yi>iting the cities to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17

printed Let the people of Waterbury decide whether or not they want such an instrument
 John Fitzpatrick made one of the best arguments of the day. Il heard a good deal about deadlocks. he said. "Why are they possible? Because the mayor is denied the deciding vote. He spoke against abolishing the lower board. "0ne cham Der is susceptible to jobs. Two chambers are advisable, because one would be check upon the other in the matter of schemes End nasty legislation. Why not have a senate and abolish the house of re- presentatives? Because one is check up- on the other and gives better government" In conclusion he a objected to the methods of the charter m Ikers and urged the committee not to allow them to make the charter a plain political gambling game. but to let the people either ratify or rr ject it after it was voted on by the general assembly.
 Alderman Cross followed and repudiated the published statement that he had said it was politics on the part of the charter makers. What he did say was that it was politics that influenced the democrats to refuse to consider it. 'I am surprised at the mayors action, as he was the first man who suggested to me that We needed a new city charter :"
 Hold on. there. alderman" broke in the mayor. I'm not on record anywhere as being in favor of a city charter. In my messages to the council I recommended consolidation. Why are you in favor ot this charter ?'
 Alderman Cross flushed slightly and replied: "To do away with the mob town meeting"
 Mayor Kilduff: Haven't you always been in favor of two boards ?"
 Alderman Cross: Not strongly"
 Mayor Kilduff: "When did you change your mind ?'
 Alderman Cross: Since we began work on this new charter"
 Alderman Barlow then had a word or two to say. and tried to impress on the commit tee that the proposed division of the city was fair. He was followed by Alderman Kiefer who told of his experience with deadlocSS.
 After little further talk which devel- oped nothing new Mir kendvick said that the democrats would accept the charter if the ward lines were not changed, but the republicans said nothing. ard of course will not consent to leave the wards as at present constituted. The hearing then closed
 Through it all the republicans acted as though they were heartily ashamed of what they were doing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
TIMELY TOPICS.

A W. Castle coils attention 10 his low prices for prime meat.
 E T. Turner t Cos stock Of shirt waists was never more complete than Dow. Call and see tbem
 Best quality moquelte c4rpets. 95 cents yard. nt the L F. Haass Co.'S
 Curran's men's iurnlshing deprtment will bN busy place tomorrow. The men are invited to call and learn how to save money.
 Jones Morgan Co have received a carload of straw hats. in all sizes and style'- Call early and see the big line
 The white shoe store has very com. p!tte line of children's footwear at low prices Satisfaction guaranteed.
 Higher wages is a sign pros perity Read what the Waterbury Furniture Co has to say.
 l.. P. t \ NJ. Guiltoils's market offers the best bargains in Brooklyn.
 The Miller t Peck Co announce a six days sale of carpets at A reduction of from ten to fifteen per cent.
 Everybody who has taken advantage of Skldmors & Turnbull's great sale has bee n more than satished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
THE SESSION ENDS.
The New York Legislature Adjourns After
 SInety-six Days of Work.


 ALBANY, Nay l7.-The legislators aro rapidly leaving tho city, and the state house is deserted One cf the most i'm portant aC;S of the last day $ work was the passage of the referendum clause to the greater New York bill Ivy n vote of It to II.
 Tho session of the legislature began at noon on the Ed day of January. and tho usual recess was taken for one week. when active work was begun. Since then the legislature has been In session for 96 ac- tual legislative days, while other years the body has sat AS follows: 1894, So days; 1893, 70 days; lnQ2. 8 days; 1891. 75 days; 1890, Si days During that time Its dili- gcnCc in passing laws and in introducing intended laws has been unsurpassed. Up to the last hays tlat bills could be intro dutcd '," as~aEc II had placed upon the files of ,,:. assembly l.75l bills and upon the H., ut tLc senate 9.'2 bills, numbers that nru uo; e.lUR!Cd by the record of any previous legislature. In the senate Henry !. Cug:Cshal! had introduced the largest number oG bills, while in the assembly that honor goes to Mir Wray of Kings. In .Ec senate the smallest number of bills was introduced hy Senator Coffey of Kings, who only put in three measures. whi,O in tho assembly the honor belongs 10 Speakcr Fish, who introduced but two.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
Catholic Jubilee In Boston.

BOSTON. May 17.-Boston witnessed 6 grand celebration in Catholic circles. The occasion was the fiftieth anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of Most Rev. John Joseph Williams, archbishop of tho archdiocese of Boston. Pope Leo XIII forwarded a gold modal and an autograph lotter. Mgr. SatolH, tho papal delegate in this country. handed them to the arch bishop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
Tie ''NemN''
! New Corset.

Whenever Va hear of anything new possessing any particular merit. We make Ii point to secure that article, and when We are convinced of its merits and feel that 1t will bene6t our patrons to know of 1t, We lose no time in acquainting them with particulars, for. being the leading house in corsets, We believe it to be our duty to not only stock our store with the latest and best goods in the market, but also to give our personal endorsement and approval to any article which we know from experience of investigation to be par tieularly adapted to their wants.
 We desire to call particular attention to the Memo" corsets, a full line of which we have paced in stock. It Is a mechani- cal principle that three strips of cloth together afford more than three times the strength of one strip. As the top and bottom of each strip on the Memo" cor set is reinforced with three layers of cloth, while all other corsets have but a single covering, it follows that the Memo" will outwesr three ordinary corsets.
 Four Styles, Viz: No 75-Made of Alex andra cloth. sateen stripes, three side steels, reinforced top and bottom of each side steel. boned bust and imported silk edging. White. drab or black, price 75c
 No 100-Made of extra heavy coutil. double zone, single sateen strips. corded bust. imported silk edging and small strip and steel reinforced top and bottom. White, drab or black, price 100.
 No 135-Made of best English sateen, boned back, Venus bust, six hook. double front steel. imported silk edging. rein forced and tiossed top and bottom of steels and bones. White. drab or black. l.S5
 No 175-Made of fine French sateen, single bone strips three side steels richly embroidered and reinforced top and bot tom of each steel and bone. trimmed with imported silk edging White. drsb or black. price 1.75.!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
Private Secretary rhurber's Cottage.

BrZzARpS BAY, Mass, May 17.-Tho report from Washington to the effect that President Cleveland was trying to pur- chase a cottage near Gray Gables has led many to believe that tho same was for Private Secretary Thurber. but such is not the case. Mir Thurber will not occupy the BarrowS cottage at Marion, as last year, but has leased the new and hand. some Waters cottage at Silver Sheel beach. MarInp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
Canght on the Rail.

NEW YORK. May 17.-Lizzie Davis at- tempted suicide to-day by jumping from the Brooklyn bridge. She was caught on tha outer rail by two men. She was halt crazed from poverty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
sI,OOO to Ret and No Tak.r,

EEw YokK May 17.-Frederick T. Adams offered to bet $1 900 in the Stock exchange to-day that the income tax would be declared unconstitutional. ;sa There were no takers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
E. T.TuTneT & Co.

Never in the history of this st ore, cover ing psrlod of thirty-five years, have so many sunshades been sold by us in the same length of time as have been sold thia season. The reason for this is our biz ss- sortment and close prices. We are under selling everybody. and special attractions ln thls department will be offered you to- morrow all day and after o'clock
 Our stock of shirt waists vas never more complete. New stock just received repre- sentlng the latest cut and newest designs Tn percales in laundered and unlaundertd
 Lawns. batste. cambric. sateen. linen and silk Tn the following prices: 25c, 39c, 4Sc. I9c. 9Sc. 42. 1.50. 200. 2.25 and a lot of 75 pure silk waists worth from 3 % to % all one price, 9S each.
 Hosiery Specials Gents seamless mixed half hose worth Sc. at g pairs for 25c.
 Ladies hose, absolutely fast black and worth l2t tc pair. at pairs for 25c.
 Gentlemen's full regular made tan half hose. fast cOlors. We have sold this ouaI- lty not long ago at 25c. at pairs for 25c.
 Chlld's seamless absolutely fast black heavy ribbed double knees at 12sc pair.
 Ladies full regular made in plain and drop stitched hose. sold by everyone at 2sc warranted fast black high spliced heel and toe, tomorrow all day and after o'clock l9c pair.
 Ladies full regular made warranted fast black high sPliced heels and toes, sold by everyone at 2lc, not quite so fine as that mentioned in item above. but they wear just as good. at l7c.
 High grade ladies hsle thread hose in fast black dye. full regular made, of course this is worth anywhere from 50 to 75e . pair. our price will be 39c.
 Gentlemen's high grade 40 suage Htrmsdorf fast dye. full regular made sold all over the U. S. at 25c pair. our prics will be l9c or s pairs for soc.
 Magic rolling street hoops to close the lot of almost 5U, at 10c each.
 We have TO room to quote you prices on kitchen ware. however we offer some start ling values in thIs department for to- morrow and Saturday.
 Take Elevator Third Floor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-17
AGAR LOAD OF
 STRAW HATS Received within two weeks.

Over $l.00O worth of straw hats now on our counters; the largest invoice of straw goods ever lcCeived in Waterbury and prices are lower than ever quoted.