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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
UNDER CAR WHEELS.

William Murphy's Foot Cut or Ky a Train on the MerIden & Waterbury Road at Liberty Street Bridge.
 William Murphy of 8 Bridge street, B we'll known young man. met with serious accident on the tracks of the Meriden < Waterbury railroad at the Liberty street bridge shortly after o'clock to-day. Mur- phy was on the railroad track under the bridge when a freight train appeared going south. It is stated that the man must have been sitting or lying under the shade of the bridge and probably was asleep and did not hear the noise of the engine. and before the train could be brought to a stAndstill he was struck bk the guard and thrown to one side of the track.
 The train stopped and the whole neighborhood turned out to see was found under the bridge with his right foot torn of at the insteN and long open gash in his head froI which blood flowed iu torrents. He wal unconscious and those who first saw him believed that life was extinct.
 messenger was dispatched to St Ann church and Rev Father Dusablon Iespond- ed. Dr Axtelle was also summoned and responded promptly. The doctor tied uT the mans wounds and Undertaken Bergin'. ambulance was procured and Murphy wAs removed to the hospital. Just as he was about to be removed hil father. an old man bowed down with tIl weight of years. arrived at the scene the aOs;.s.snT and the sight of the old maj as he turned aside and wept bitterly wa heartrending and brought tears to tn eyes of many of the spectators.
 The injured man is about 8 years o age. He lost a couple of fingers in oue o the factories some time ago and since tha time has not done much of any kind 0 work. His father is an honest old gentle man and all his neighbors deeply sympa thize with him in his affiiction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
THE RESCUE MISSION
Its Objects Defined and the Sy mpathy and Cooperation of the People SO- uClted.

Its Objects Defined and the Sy mpathy
 and Cooperation of the People SO-
 IIcIted.
 To the People of Waterbury:
 It is known to many of you that a res cue mission, such as exists in a multitude of other cities. has been organized among us and the initial step taken toward the vigorous prosecution of its work, A room in the new telephone building has been provsionally engaged and it is hoped soon to have superintendent whose eXperi- ence. wisdom and conservation will admir- ably fit him for his position.
 The object of the mission is to uplift the fallen, to inspire with new hope such as have sunk into despondency through vic ious indulgence, to save from the drunk ards darkening way those whose steps are beginning to go therein, to lead those who through vice have become are are likely to become burden to society, to self respect and to self support to meet with the goS- pei of purity such as will not attend our churches, to guide the submerged and the Outcast toward the possibilities open be- fore them in the example and grace and power of the ideal man. In no case will the mission interfere with any person's s religions or political preferences and no one will be excluded because of race, or business or condition.
 Mission work in other cities has accom- plshed much good, scores and hundreds having by it been restored to pure man. hood and worthy life, many of whom have become conspicuous for excellence of character, some of them for the eloquent advocacy of temperance and of all that adorns the individual and society. Because the work proposed is purely philanthropic and christian, its managers hopefully appeal 10 the public for sympa- thy and co operation. Workers are needed and money is requisite. Waterbury is already doing much for various classes of its citizens, but il is believed that a field is here that is as yet unOcCupied, and that has claim upon the interest and aid of all lovers of humanity A meeting will be held at the mission room every evening al o'clock, and the attendance and assist. ance of all are solicited. Contributions tC the work, however small will be gratefully received. These may be sent 10 either ot the undersigned.
 \. A. BENEDICT, President. J. C. DAVENPORT, Secretary. A. (. MINrIE, Treasurer. Waterbury, May 9, 1895.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
AWFUL SUICIDE.
Hartford Man Jumps In From Of
 New England Road Train

Hartford Man Jumps In From of n
 New England Road Train.
 HARTFORD. May 10 Nathan Benham, a machinery agent with office at III Front street. and residence at No 10 Garden street. committed suicide by jumping in front of light engine of the New England road this morning about 9:30. Engine l9S was on its way to East Hartford at the time and just before reaching the trestle thIs side of the river Benham rushed in front of it. His body was badly mangled
 The cause of the suicide is believed to be despondency over money matters. Mr Beoham at one time owned considerable property but lost most of it in bad trans actions and had of late taken an agency for machinery which did not seem to be very successful. It Is supposed that it weighed on his mind and lead him to commit the rash act. The body was re- moved to the morgue and Medical Exami ner Fuller was summoned to view the re- maius. Mir Benham leaves a ~ife but no children
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Guilfoile's Eagle baking powder i, praised sky high by all why have given it R trial.
 wonderful exhibition of crepe tissue is being held on E.. T. Turner X Co.'S second floor. You are invited to call.
 Gentlemen you can save money by buy ing furnishings at Curran's. Read their special prices for tomorrow.
 James E. Roe has full line of disinfeci- ing of every kInd. Sold in any quantity. Prices the lowest Castle wants everybody who buys meat to read his price list to-day. The Millea < Peck Go quote further prices on.JaHray's stock eelIpsing alI pre- Vious eGoFts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
TOWN PAID DOG LICENSE

Story That SeleCtmRn EIlsbree of
 Meriden Tells About Waterbury.
 The Meriden Journal says: The banner story comes from Waterbury, and is an incident of Selectman Ellsbrees recent visit to the town officers there. When he entered the office of the Waterbury select men he found the first selectman storming to beat the band
 Things seem to be little out of kilter here today" was Mir Ellsbree's salutation
 Il should say SO, was the response Look at this" and he showed a receipt over for MT Ellsbree's inspection The paper was a receipt in full for the license tax upon a female dog. $lO 15. and the selectman went on to say:
 Here we've been supporting this man for years, at the rate of s12 per month This morning he came ia here, drew his SIP order. and immediat,ly went out and paid $l0 l5 to license a dng
 NIT Ellsbree very considerably draws a veil over the remainder of the officials deliverance upon the subject
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
WARNiNeE ROM PITTSeuRe
Said That Smallpox is With . Circu
 Booked For Waterbury.

Said That Smallpox is With . Circus
 Booked For Waterbury.
 Handbills containing the following. post marked PittsburR, were received by several prominent in Waterbury yesterday after noon:
 Warning Smallpox with Leon W. washburn's circus, now touring this part of the country. This show moved from Ono. directly to New York state. not be- ing allowed to show in Columbia, Nor wood, CummingsvIlle and Avondale. Ohio. and has not been quarantined. Since then A new case reported, but was suppressed. For further particulars address postmast- CTS of above towns, or Ohio state board of health. Please post this conspiciously."
 Health Officer Robbins was interviewed on the matter this afternoon. He said he had requested Postmaster Fitzpatrick to write to the parties mentioned in the circular. He notified the city attorney to be on the lookout and see what could be learned about the case. pr Robbins said the thing looked like a fake. but he thought it was we'll to be on the safe side. He believed in sscertainine the facts and if matters should be found as they have been reported, why of course the circus will not be allowed to shcw here. The health officer has had all he wants of such cases for the past couple of years and If it should crawl in here it must appear in some other way than with public circus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
What was considered good enough for yesterday will
 not do for to-day.

The great demands for black goods was anticipated and we are now rcaping the benefit i'll increased sales.
 l5O suits sold so far this season of our famous Black Clay Dress Suit and the end is not vet, that is more than We ever handled in one season. This clay Is made from l6 oz cloth. of soft finish. made better. has better Innings and is better value than others can afford. price Sl5 the suit.
 SlO coat and vest, four differ erent cuts, i. c: Double Breasted Sack, Single Breasted Sack, 3-button Cutaway, the long regent, and the dressv Prince Albert, sizes 34 to 90.
 Another famous suit that pushed our leader in the num- Der of suits sold is our 5000 Clay Worsted, made of l6 oz goods, and heavier than any $l0 suit sold, these we have in the different cuts. Lots of Clay Suits at $lO. but they are light weight. the weight tells the story.
 Our $2O Clay Suits, the goods are ,made in Bradford England. Every coat has that guarantee on the inside, the weight is for the year around and the suit Is worth 1895 ot any mans money. See [ ouI large stock of these goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
HAhRuooURG DOlNGS.
The House Condemns the Administration's
 E.re.gm Policy.

The House Condemns the Administration's
 Fare.En Policy.
 HAEElsBV RG, May lO Governor Hast inGs sent to the senate a message vetoing the senate bill which gave to married women the same rights and powers as their spinster sisters. and was designed to enable her to sell real estate or enter into contracts free from the control of her huS- band. saving to him only his right as Il tenant by courtesy in real property.
 In the house Mir Focht offered rcsolu- ton indursing that passed ny the New York assembly, conforming and denounc- ing the supineneSS, dilntorinoss and lack of national and patriotic spirit which has characterized tho administration at Wash ington in dealing with the Nicaraguan complications. The resolution further re- cites that the members of the Ponnsylva- mia legislature regard this action as be- trayal of the fundamental principles of this government, and the neglect upon the part of President Cleveland and Secretary Gresham to interpOse rcsolutely and effect lively against the forcble invasion of a sister republic and against such infractiOn of the principle and preccpt of the Monroe doctrine deserves tho sevorest cundcmna- tion. It also directs that copy of the resolution be forwarded to the president and secretary ot state. Tho resolution was adopted by a strict party vote
 Mir. Wolmesdorf presented a resolution which was adopted and added to the above, extending the sympathy of the leg, islature to the Cuban patriots in their of fort to obtain the same freedom which Americans enjoy, and expressing the hope that the United States government may sec its way clear in the exercise of its great power and influence toward induc- ing Spain to grant to Cuba that liberty and independence for which she has been struggling so many years and to which she Is justly entitled
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
MASCOT"
Audran's Comic Opera Presented in .
 Creditable Manner.

Audran's Comic Opera Presented in .
 Creditable Manner.
 The ever popular como opera Mascot" was presented before a large and pleased audience in the Jacques last night, under the auspices of the Sacred Heart church choir. In every respect the presentation was hrst-class. It was well staged, the costumes being historically correct. and, under direction of James Gilbert of Bos- ton, the movement was smooth and practi- cally free from everything pertaining to the amateur. The music was under direc- ton of Mrs Lucien Wolff and was we'll rendered by sotoists and chorus, and the orchestra, too. was in full sympathy with the singers.
 Of course the interest centered about Bsttins, the Mascot. and the interpreta- tion of the part given by Mrs W. J. Der gen was in all respects up to the pro- fessionRl standard. She was full of vivacity and her sympathetic voice vas we'll adapted to the part.
 The Pippo ot David Lythgos. a young Bostonisn, was a revelation. He is hand some of face and form. unaffected, and every movement was full of poetry and grace, He has splendid baritone voice and although suffering from a slight id sung with good effect. His interpolated number. We'Engs' Dreaming" in the second act. was the musical gem of the evening.
 James Gilbert, as Lorenzo XVII, and c. Maloney, as Rocco, were the fun makers, and their utter abandon and funny art'"s kept the audience In IoAxs. Mr Gilbert has played the part many times and by his extra efforts to make fun he kept not only the audience in good spirits. but also drove away stage fright from the members of the company.
 Miss Rose McDonald as Fiametta. and William J. Hughes as Frederick, sang sew eral pretty numbers and acted their parts in an entirely satisfactory manner. The minor characters were we'll taken: Paola, Miss Christine Smith; Antonio. Miss Bertha Stroebel; Francesca. Miss Minnie Cruess; Parafante, Joseph Kennedy; Mat. tbeo. Henri Telemaine; pages. the Misses Murphy. Hughes. White. Neville and | Carey
 The chorus was as follows: Drummer girls. the Misses Amy and Louise Thomp, son: vivandiere. Mrs Hurley. Misses Cruess Smith, Stroebel. Knapp. Costello, Quinn Byrnes. Cosgrove. Duncan. Hurley. Mur phy. Hughes, Neville. White, Carney Derwin, Sutton and Wolff; soldiers ant peasants. Messrs Thibesudo. Lizott Lynch. Foley. Costello, Farrell, Donahoe Preston, Byrnes, NJ and J. Robinson Herr and Wolff.
 The opera will be repeated tonight anC is deserving of a crowded house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
PLUNGeR MIKE DIVER.
He Wins and Loses Thousands With the
 StoiciSm of an Indian.

He Wins and Loses Thousands With the
 Stoicism of an Indian.
 Michael F. Dwyrr, tho famous Amer ican h"r>"man and plungrr, who together with I:riIarl Crokrr. the cx-lcadcr of Tammany Hall, is tempting fortune on English tracks i~ with the possible cx- Ccptiun of Riley Grammar, the most dar- ing bcttur on tho races the American turf knows. NcsSrS. DwECr and Crukcr are said to have lost $jO 900 in a single day on onc of the English tracks but as they nrc also reported to have won SlOO, 900 on the victory of Eau Gallic, formerly Utica, they seem tn he still well ahead of the game. For som" years prior to 1876 Philip Brooklyn, but in the centennial year they began to attract attention on the turf with RhadamanthuS, q black sprintcr. Tho brothers remained in partnership l4 wears, and when they separated because of Mikes I,!riug plunECS each had Sl GOO, GOO as his si.urr uf the money thci. stable had made.
 Philip has continued his conservative course, but Mikc is as great plunycr as ever, He owns stable of horses worth easily $I50 oUO, iS chief owner of the New JrrSry Jockey club grounds is n largo shareholder in the GravcScnd track, owns hotel on the Indian river, Florida, whCrc he spends tho winter months and has other possessions. All this his horses or his pluck q hcttor won for him in Is years. DWyCr's most famous coup as a heavy b'ttur was not on q horse race, but
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10

Besides the officers mentioned In last evenings DEMOCRAT the following were elected at the Foresters' state convention yesterday: Grand recording secretary. w (. Kleinecke of Waterbry; grand seni IT woodward. John E. Lyddy of Bridgeport; grand junior woodward, D. A. Hoffman of Danbury; grand senior beadle. Maurice Fitzgerald of New London; grand junior beadle. Charles W. Holmes of New Bri- tain; trustees, John B, ,Freysinger of New Haven. Edward P. Hayes of Stamford R Crosby of Waterbury; supreme court representatives. T. Burke of Norwich J. T. Smith of Ansonia, Dr F. H. Wheeler of New Haven, J. J. Mcdonald of Water bury. c. Ivers of Bridgeport; F. P. Lynch of Hartford, G. O'Malley of Meri- r H. Cosgrove of Bridgeport, and G. E. Melins of Bridgeport
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
BACK TO THE COUNCIL

Consolidation Knocked Out and
 Another Charttr Is Wanted.
 The committee on.. cities and boroughs resumed its bearing on the charter thls morning and after a two hours discussion sent the document back to the common coun- cil. It this body wishes the present ses- sion to act on the charter there must be no delay. This action was taken after MT Terry announced that the charter makers had de- cided to abandon consolidation. and ask for simply city charter.
 The hearing will be continued on next week Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
Next Seasons German Opera.

Hero are few details concerning the proposed -Ahbcv X Grau next seasons Ger man opera;
 Anton Scidl has been definitely engaged to conduct the German works
 IL k promised also that Joan de RCSzke will be heard in German in ar least thr,c roles, Tristan and Luhcngrin certainly The third has not been decided upon.
 The performances in German will bc given either on Thursday afternoons or Thursday evenings and on this account two distinct subscription tickets will be issued, one including all the operas, Ger man performances and all, and one for the German performances only.
 This, in q nutshell, outlines Abbey < Grau'S next seasons opcratio plans so far as they themselves have settled upon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
CITY COURT CASES.
Two Boys Fined For Abusing Patrick k
 Gorman's Horse.

Two Boys Fined For Abusing Patrick
 GOrman's Horse.
 h the city court this morning William Flanagan. 19. and Michael Calvin, IS, were charged with taking the horse of Patrick German without leave and abus- ing the animal. Mrs German said that last Monday the horse was in the pasture near South Leonard street, when three boys took the animal out onto the railroad tracks and led him down toward the open lots She chased them and tried to take the horse away from them They abused the horse and also called her vile names. She finally got the horse away from them She recognized the prisoners The third one. Doolsn, has not been captured. Flanagan said that Dovlan did the whole business and that they were only onlook- CTS. Judge Cowell fined each s1O and costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
Tricky MedinGer's Violent Death.

Medingcr, the French racing man, who was recently shot and killed by his jealous wife, who promptly killed herself, was one of the oldest and at tho same time trickir>t of the French professionals. He was the hero of many long and hard fought battles on tho track and was nu- torious as foul rider In Juno of last year at the Buffalo track Inc openly crowd ed Harry Wheeler against the rail and thereby won tho ruce. He was loudly hiss ed by the 1000 or 5000 spectators and disqualified. Mcdinger and Wheeler after ward nearly came to blows and were any thing but friends mp to the present time year prccCtiing this he received long disqualification for punching an official at tho seine track, says The Wheel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
Cut His Throat,

DANBURY. May 10 F. 0. Barber. a we'll known halter. walked into a store this morning and asked to see a pocket knife, upon receiving which he immediately slashed his throat. He was ..overpowered. He win recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
Two shots In Ills Head.

NEW HAVEN. May 10 Augustus Weld. mayer, fireman on Engine No f. fired two bullets into his head this afternoon st hls room on StJOhn street. He was taken to the hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
CITY NEWS.

Special forecast for Connecticut: Fair, cooler Saturday.
 Court Linden's degree team will give sociable in Concordis hall this evening.
 Tickets for Professor Bonn's recital will go on sale tomorrow morning at the Driggs < Smith Co.'S music store.
 John $. Kinnane, aged years. sou of Mrs James Kinnane of South Riverside street, died this morning.
 The person who lost a small sum of money in Exchange place last Wednesday night can obtain Tn at the police station.
 F. E Benham will have another auction sale of fine horses at his barn on North Main street tomorrow morning at 10-30. Conductor Tolles of the Naugatuck road, who has been ill at the Waterbury hospital for some time, returned home to Bridge port to-day.
 Martin Kenney. formerly of Kenney < Duggan of East Main street. and now of New York city Is visiting his old friends in Waterbury.
 The picnic committee of the Second division. A. O. II. will meet in the rooms of the Catholic Literary association at o'clock tonight.
 MLS Auu 41OAau dIu nSE NhuEuIcE, |, Josephine of Fleet street. left for Boston yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral of relative. Thomas O'Brien. A four year old son of Martin Fahy of g West Burton street. strsyed away from home to-day. and the little lads parents are considerably worried. | Mrs Mary Sullivan aged 4U years. wifi of Michael %,dlnvan of l5 Bergen street ,f.eG this morning. The funeral will talk place Sunday ofteraoon.
 Daniel Resrdon. the seven days ol, child of Mir and Mrs Emmet Reardon o Louusbury place died this morning. Tn funeral will take place tomorrow morn ing.
 A me eting of the courthouse committe will be hs Id at II o'clock tomorrow morn ing. At o'clock in the afternoon the ol house on the Newton lot will be dispose, of at auction.
 Yesterday a lady mislAid a valuabl silk umbrella in St Josephs cemetery which she is desirous of having returne to the DEMOCRAT office. It was a presen and was greatly appreciated by the owner.
 Undertaken J. II. Mulville has pun chased a beautiful pair of double gra horses from F. A. Benham and to-da took spin about town with AS pretty pair of stepPers as ;here are in the city.
 Mrs Ann Horn, aged @ years. died a home iD Wolcott this morning. The fU nernl will take place tomorrow mornin with servicee at the Immaculate ConceI ton church and interment in St Joseph | cemetery -@~HA2 . szEzsS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10

Dreadful sag in prices. The warm weather has done it. Seems almost like giving the goods away.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-08-30
THE IDEAL TAIL OR.
Regulates OF Perfect Wlelder OF tho
Aclssor8 nah Tapr I,iue.

Regulates OF Perfect Wlelder OF the
Scissors aah Tapc Line.
The ideal merchant tailor should be
a good.loolsing man, for the same ron
son that 4 meritorious book should ~
handsomely bound; he should be well
dressed, because good-loolSing man
who is not well dressed, unless he can
not afford to dress we'll, seems migrate
ful for the physical gifts with which
mature has endowed him, and because q
tailor who is not well dressed insults
Ibis trade and advertises himself as an
Ialicn to II except financially, and he
should be obliging and pleasing
Iners, because il he Is not his nature and
Iprescnce will BIC rs completely out Of
harmony with the character and duties
Of his business as the footing of a tin
fish horn in d string band,
He should be well eiucated brainy,
and thoroughly familiar with business
usagcs, for unless he Is he can UNDER
stand the requirements of his trade no
more than n hotlearrier can the phlogis-
ton Of the chemist stahli and he should
be IN every Thought and instinct an
artist for only an artist can appreei-
ate, much less worthily exemplity, the
grace and beauty that are possible to
clothes.
lie should be familiar with his trade
from waxing length of sewing silk to
properly trying on y coat Ior tnis Kinu