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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03
CITY FATHERS ORGANIZE.

Thomas R, Martin Elected Clerk of the
 Lower Board by One Vote.
 When the Board of Aldermen came to order last evening eight members were in their seats, with the Mayor on the dais which his usual punctuality. The oath was administered to the Mayor, to the Al dermen and then to the city clerk. Alder man Rametti occupied Mir Terry's seat, AldermanlW Webster sat in Judge Cowells seat, Alderman Munson MT Hellmann's s seat and Alderman O'Rourke MT Keenan's seat. The new Aldermen sit next to the wall but next year the incoming Aldermen will take the out side seats, this precedent having been established three years ago when ex-Alderman Cowell and ex-Alder- man Smith had hot contest over the right to an outside seat. The board waited un- til 7:55 before the Councilmen gave notice that they were ready to receive the Board of Aldermen in joint convention, and the board proceeded to the chamber to hear the Mayors message
 man and Councilman Blair clerk pending the permanent organization of the Board of Councilmen. After the oath had been administered by City Clerk Kilduff, Coun cilman Davis was reelected president re- ceiving IS votes, with two scattering.
 Councilman Martin the nominee of the Republican caucus, was elected clerk but il was evident that there was a strong dis position on the part of several of his breth- ren to lead him to slaughter. On the first ballot 20 votes were cast, ii votes being necessary to choice T. R. Martin re ceived 10, S. w. Chapman s, with two blanks On the second ballot 20 votes were cast, T. R. Martin receiving Il, s. w Chapman 8, with one blank. MT Martin was then declared elected clerk for the en suing year. MT Davis then appointed Councilmen Blair and Chapman a com mittee to wait upon the Mayor and notify them that the councilmen were ready tt go into joint convention. The board filed il arm in arm, the councilmen rising as they entered The Mayor then delivered hi message which appears in full on the frs page.
 Both boards adjourned to the regula meeting in February.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03
A NEW HOOK & LADDER TRUCK.
The Department Must Buy a New One
 go without any.

The Department Must Buy New One
 go without any.
 Commissioner Roberts presided at the meeting of the Board of Fire Commission CTS last evening, Commissioners Kelly and Connolly being the other members present. It was the last meeting of the Board and the monthly bills were approved and ordered paid. The Monitor Hose company, the Hook and Ladder company, and the Citizens Engine company present. ed petitions for the reelection of Chief Engineer s. c. Snagg, and they were or dered on file. Chief Snagg thought the horses should have light blankets and the Board instructed the Chief to purchase such blankets as are needed. Commission CT Roberts said that the old Hook and Lad der Truck was going to pieces. There would certainly have to be a new truck bought or the city would be without one. After some discussion as to adjournment, the Board suspended business until Friday night, when Commissioner Connolly said he would be present if the lightning struck him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03
NOTICE
TJNHIS agreement made by and between John 4
 | Nulcahy of Materhury New Haven Count,

TINHIS agreement made by and between John A.
 ! Mulcahy, of Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut legal guardian of Mary Ellen De lany. minor under the age of fourteen years, to wit, of the age of three and one half years, ty and state aforesaid, and within the Probare Richard Sheehan. and Mary Elizabeth Sheehan, husband and wife, of Waterbury aforesaid, in said county and state, of the Second Part-WIT- NEssETH:
 That the said party of the first part by virtue of the statute laws of said state, in such made and provided, hath given and by these presents doth give in adoption said Mary Ellen Delany, minor child aforesaid, (both of whose parents have deceased) to said parties of the second part to be the legal child of said parties of the second part, with all the rights and duties between them, of legitimate parents and child-pursuant to the statute aforesaid-that said parties of the second part have accepted and hereby do accept said Mary Ellen Delany, minor child aforesaid, in adoption; and hereby do adopt said minor child as their own legal child, with all the rights and duties between them of legitimate parents and child, pursuant to and to the full intent aud meaning of the statute aforesaid. In testimony whereof the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals at Waterbury aforesaid, this 18th day of November Anno Domino 1887.
 In Presence of
 THOMAS CALLAGHAN,
 J. c. WHITE.
 JOHN A. MULCAHY, L. g
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03

D. o Calender & Go, and Exchange place, Waterbury, Conn.,, are adding daily special attractions in Goods for Holiday gifts.
 If you want good steak, broiled chicken or an oyster fry, go to Poppe's, 113 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03

GTATE OF CONNECTICUT, New Haven Coun bO ty, ss Waterbury, Dec 10th, A. D. 1887. Upon the complaint of said Jennie Corcoran. praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce now pending, returnable on the 1st Tuesday of January, 1888, before the superior court in and for New Haven County, to be holden on the 1st Tues day of January, 1888.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscrib- ing authority, that the said defendant is absent from the state-gone to parts unknown. Therefore, ordered, that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given said defendant, by publishing this order in M the EVENING DEMocRAM; successfvely, commencing on or before the 18th day of December, 1887, by some proper officer or indifferent person.
 EDWARD F. COLE, Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court for New Haven County
 New Haven County, ss Waterbury, December 18th, 1887
 The within and foregoing is a true and attested copy of the original complaint, citation and order of IlOtice Attest,
 WILLIAM DUNCAN,
 Constable of the Town of Waterbury
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03

English Diary Cheese, 20 lbs Prunes fol $1.0O. Oranges, Lemons and Sweet Pota toes at w. N. Ladd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03
Joint Standing Committees.

The following joint standing committee were appointed last evening by the Mayor and President of the Council for the ensu- ing year:
 Law-D. F. Webster, George Barnes, s. w. Chapman.
 Railroad Bridges and Crossings-D. S. Plume, John Blair and N. w. Heater
 Lamps and Gas-F. J. Rametti, Otto Castrop, E. w. Williams.
 Auditing City Accounts ts-Timothy O.. Rourke, s. w. Chapman.
 Auditing Water Accounts-L. I. Nun son, c. G. Hoerle.
 Committee on Abatements-Mark L. Chipman.
 Public Lands and Buildings-H. w. French, John Blair and William Wilson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03

RESTRICT of Waterbury ss. Probate Court Nov u ember 19, 1887
 WHEREAs:-The foregoing agreement in writ ing for the adoption of Mary Ellen Delany, a minor child residing in Waterbury in said District aged about three and one half years with the ap- proval in writing of the selectmen of the town of Waterbury, in said District Gin which said town said minor child resides) has been exhibited to said Court for approval-THEREFoRE: ORDERED-That the hearing on the approval of said agreement be had at the Probate Office, in said Waterbury, on the 29th day of December, A D., 18S7 at o'clock in the forenoon and that fur ther notice of such hearing and of the time and place thereof be given by advertising in some newspaper printed in waterbury, and having a circulation in said District, before said time assigned for said hearing and that return of this order be made to the Court.
 By order of the Court,
 CHARLES w. GILLETTE,
 Judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03
Vacancy in the Board of Health.

The Mayor last evening suggested to the Board of Aldermen that there was vacan- cy in the Board of Health that should be filled. Alderman Munson said he thought the matter might as we'll be attended to now as any time and suggested the name of Edward L.. Frisbie. A ballot was taken resulting in the choice of Edward L. Fris- bic, ST, by unanimous vote. The matter did not reach the Council
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03

JOHN A. MULCAHY, L. s.
 Guardian.
 RICHARD STEPHAN, l.. s. MARY E. SIBERIAN, l.. s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03
A Temporary Loan of sso.ooo.

The Court of Common Council last evening authorized the Board of Finance to make temporary loan of 1000 from time to time as it became necessary. Ten thousand dollars are needed to meet the last quarterly bills, and the remainder will be needed during the year. and probably more too
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03

Stop at the Waverly House for 8 meal or an oyster stew. Open until a m.
 10000 presents and lowest prices on toys at Twining's Furniture Store, 127 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03

Lewis G. Adams, of this city was arrest ed to-day by the police on the charge of stealing tools in Naugatuck. This after noon Officer Brophy came up from Nauga- tuck and took the prisoner to that town where he will have hearing Adams has bad record having been arrested several times for theft
 It was rumored about town to-day that a stabbing affray occurred at house on South Main street this morning. A re- porter called at the house where it was re- ported the affair took place, and the ten ants stoutly denied any knowledge of such an affair
 Thomas Reynolds of No 229 South River street had three fingers of the left hand cut off by drop press at the works of Holmes, Booth & Haydens' this morning.
 The regular monthly meeting of the board of education will be held this even ing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
 We the undersigned, majority of the Select men of the town of Waterbury; in the County of New Haven. state of Connecticut, Gin the Probate District of Waterbury, the same being the town wherein Mary Ellen Delany, the minor child received and given in adoption in and by the fore going written agreement by John A Mulcahy, guardian of said minor child, to Richard Sheehan and Mary Elizabeth Sheehan, husband and wife, all of Waterbury aforesaid, do hereby consent to said agreement and do approve the same. Dated at Waterbury, aforesaid, the 18th day of November, Anno Domino, 1887
 J. B. DOHERTY, Selectmen of the Town GEO. A. EDUCATION. of Waterbury TTNo the Probate Court for the District of Water | bury: We the undersigned parties contract ing to the foregoing agreement of adoption of Mary Ellen Delany, minor child residing in Wa terbury in said district hereby execute the afore said agreement, consented to and approved by the Selectmen of the town of Waterbury, in said district, the same being the town in which said minor child resides, to said Court for approval, aud pray that said Court approve the same pur- suant to the statute in such case made and pro- vided.
 Dated at Waterbury aforesaid, this 18th day of November A. D., 1887.
 JOHN A. MULCAdY.
 Guardian.
 RICHARD STEPHAN.
 MARY E. STEPHAN.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1888-07-20

The Chicago Tribune. the leading
Republican paper OF the West says OF
Harrison. the Republican nominee Tor
President. that he il unpopular a.
nome and disliked abroad; not sup
ported BY any German newspaper. or
recognized BY any German leader In
the United States; not numbering
among his close friends one man who
ever served with him in the senate Of
the United States; hated In Califoso ola
because he voted fourteen times against
the restriction Of Chinese immigration;
opposed In his own State because he i
cold and distant in his manner. and
identified with every public act which
has ever been adopted which could
wound the scnsibilities Of voters not
numbered among his own particular
clique in the Republican party; hsv.
ing . strong support among politicians,
but little among the rank and III O
the party That appears 70 size "
I the Republican candidate about a. &c
! curately A. any Democrat could hops
I to do it.-Sf. Louis Republic.
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INV children said Mamma Puss.
IL have something funny % tell you
Mistress Molly has new pet
WHO? What? is i nice.' criea
the -four kits.
YES said Old Puss. with a laugh
AZ i nice. and the fun i that Mistress
Molly is afraid shall eat ~ How can
she think / should be 20 cruel TT
this new pet she corrr':ed. = no'
canarv--it Is buff ant white rabbit
he looks like you. Pussy fu'ioai''
though his ears are long Ana ne \
lame. 90 lame that he can walk on's
| BY little hops :. M, ~,
rs that 20? o how funny" saio ~
| the little kits.
Then the five curled up In q neap "
| cether and went 10 sleep.
when they awoke Mistress molly
| had gone out TO ride.
| Mrs. Puss went in search Of the ne"
net. She found Bunny asleep, 'ooS
him I'D by the neck and carried him =
| her basket.
when Mistress Molly came home sn'
missed Bunny az once. She was ai'''''
Ola Pus- had got him. and she did no
dare n first to look in the pussey-ca
basket She was % afraid she migh
f,nd little tufts Of hair there; sne WI
afraid she might find tiny bones. VIVA
~ did find when she did go. was TINS
four kittens and a little rabbi. CURE
M together fast asleep. and Mrs. -
ru,rinr as hard as she could AI'e
, thai Mr.. Tabby took care q DuI
~ and fed him just NJ she did her q,
ar children. Sarah n. Branssn' " -
lie Men aud Women
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1888-07-20

oost 10 manufacture Il; and every
Illinois farmer who buys such . blan-
ket actually pays. FIRST. fair price for
Il. and. next. = tribute OF 90 cents 70
the Eastern manufacturer who made Il.
The tribute estimated on all pro-
tcctcd home manufacturers amounts 70
$500, ooo. 900 a year and Il i this vast
sum annually poured into the manu-
featuring States that explains their
enormous wealth. 81. Louis Rspnb-
hcan.
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FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS


A pous and frown Tor the clouds. my dear.
Anda few bright tears for the rain;
a snap from the eyes for the lschtnins'~ fiash
A. 10 g.eam~ through the window panes
a <mcthcred sob or two. my dsar.
Like heart strings torn a<undcr,
a whirl through the room like a tornadc's path
Then y stamp or two for the thunder
And this. my dcar-now mark what say
Wal make Of the brightest gloomy day b
4 smile or sWo for the sunshincs glow.
And two bright b.ne eyes for the sky;
A laugh or two for the murmuring brook.
ASH ripplcs swcetly BY.
a merry scAmper ~ little feet.
For the rustic of bright green lcaycA
And kiss or two from uewy mouth.
For the blossom scented breeze;
And this. my dcar-now mind what say
WIN make OF gloomy. the brightest day
-Eama \. " nkiss Ia Judges iosng folks
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xrovs.srs can =. Osseral uarriseo -
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senniing the rain was falling heavily >
- time. between -four and i've hundree
commercial travellers, irrespective %
party. met a :heir rendezvous last evsn-
Inr. ana afterward marched fully mile
and . half 20 General Harrisons resi-
dcnce. The General received them a. tne
door Of his hou,e. and as each passed N,
% The hall he was greeted Win = coFu':'
good evening and . shake OF tne manu-:
The visitors crowded the Two pAriors' ana
when suficiens quietness prevailed
Colonel Ei.H. Wolfe. IN behalf q the VS.
itors, addressed the General The Gen.
eral in the first place, had NOS expected
90 many; and in the next Thought the A.
fair would b Of an informal character
The address,. therefore, surprised him.
eul with characteristic readiness, be re-
appended - follows;
CExrrExEx on THE COMMERCIAL TRAvktr
n<< ASSOCIATION or ixpIASA. And NisfriSo
Fn1rxns-I most heartily thank you for tnis
cordial manifestation Of your respect II - 70
be expected. when one has been named for o.
nce b one Of the great parties, that those wno
are n accord with him IN his political conxic-
sion< u,u show their interest in the campaign
which he rcprcsents but n Il particularly
gratifying 70 me that many Of you who diner
with me In political opinion. rcsersinS your osn
opinions and cho:ce- have come here to-nisnt 70
express your rratincatiou personally tnax
have been named BY the Republican party -
is candidate for the Presidency. II u very
plcasanf thing IN politics when this sort OF
testimony Il po<s BILE. and II Is very gratifylnx
% me tonight 70 receive 4 ~ your hands 40
not know Why We can not hold our pcliticai oil-
fcrence< with respect for each others opinions
and with entfrS respect for each other person
ally. Our op.n.ons upon the great questions
WHICH divide parties ought not 70 BE held In
such spirit Of bigotry - viii prevent u from
extending 70 political opponent the conces-
sion OF honesty in his opinions, aud that person
q respect 70 which ne may be entitled lap
plausc.l very much value this VISIT nom
you. for think know how 70 estimate the
commercial travellers Of America lam not %
open before you to-cight any stock OF battery.
don't think there il any market tor Il here
Laughter, and cries Of That's good'l we
know the value OF that commodity perfect
" Laughter and continued applnuse-l 90
not mean % suggest a. all that you are dealers
n il yourselves llaughtcrl in your intercourse
With your customers. but DO mean % say that
your vide acquaintance with men. that your
5udr-- Of the character. and even OF IN
ror men which 10 essential 70 the success
ful prosecution Of your business makes you
very unprom,sins audience upon which % pay
any stale compliments. Ny memory goe'
hack % The time when there were
no commercial travellers When I arst came
60 indianapolis 70 reside your prof ssion wss
not known The retail merchant went 70 the
wholesale house and made his selections
-
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But crawled over "a tho attic wn.uow.
and pushed II up an inch AZ time.
Then ] put out my head and looked Il,
and down the street. but I didn't scs
anybody coming. ] begun 10 think |
never should. But. finally. did sec
MIR. Moses Lincoln coming. He'd been
out 70 the knights Of Honor that no
belonged 70. - he was late.
Il didn't dare 20 hoIler. though ne
was right down below our house was
very near the street. So just tool; tho
rag-bag that was hanging sid. 81 sha
window and thrcv 4 down. IL fell In
the yard and didn't come very near hIm.
but Of course he stopped short aud
looked up.
Then ! spoke just rs low as could
and make him hear and told him what
the matter was. expected nothing
but the burglar would hear. too. and
come right up stairs after us. or run
right of with the spoons. but he didn't
Mr.. Lincoln said: IAN right" and he
started of just Ms fast rs hc could run
lie lived next house but one. and he had
four grown-up sons, and he's quite an
old man himself; 80 guess he thought
he'd better get them. and not try %
drive of the burglar alone.
well. staid there at the window
and watched. The others kept whisper
ing to me to come back: but somehow
Id begun not to feel quite so frightened
myself. II wasn't but a few minutes
any way before saw them coming the
four Lincoln boys. and Mr.. Lincoln on
behind. They had sticks, and Frank
Lincoln had his gun that he goes hunt.
ing with, and they marched right
around to our front door and pounded
on it.
~ went back with the others then.
and we all sat up in bed and listened.
We expected TO hear Frank Lincoln's
gun 60 on every minute. but all we
heard was people talking. and then we
heard the front door open and the
greatest laughing. Then somebody
called us. and we ran % the head OF the
stairs. and there he was. coming up
with lamp. You see, he'd been called
home on business sooner than he'd ex-
pected. and hadn't time 70 send word.
He got to town on a late train. and
when he was coming up the street he
met "a man who told him that mother
had gone to Mr.. Green's to watch. and
ne supposed we children had gone over
to Aunt Maria's to stay all night. He
never thought Of such a thing as our
staying alone. And he thought he'd
see II he couldn't get into the house
some way without going TO Mr. Greens
| after the key-it was 50 late and ne
climbed into the kitchen window. Then
he was hungry. he hadn't had any sup
per. so he cooked some ham, But the
funniest part OF il was, he was rather
/. scared when the Lincoln boys and Mr.
|. Lincoln came. He didn't know but
, they We're burglars"
: There was a circle Of eager and In
ouisitive faces bending toward Rose
7 Underwood. who had jumped com
Z plefcly over the point Of her story IL
!. her haste.
ii But who was IL. Rose2 Who ras i'll
Who was the BURGLAR"
why. my own father. Of course.
: said Rose Mary 4. Hiikins.
! Judges IosDag Folks.
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WHO PAYS THE DUTvs



w. E.ncssd Years 40.
II rsad " 10 the fashion among
80 h-.eo;ar;.. % ~ bigh tariff 20
..ssrt ia, the foreign manufacturer
II "a. c,,,xtrv navs
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80 49, !, a $3.50 ana although
$3.50 .'.s. ~. "a. -. long been
- r. 1 - 49,. .dvocates 81 pro-
i.ss 49, ha,a themselves 70 re-
e.x.,..- y. ,,rant II Il still
s sr's..a.s ~ a. hr,in-clouded Con-
s.. 80 90 the faithful repre-
.s.:s. - =. st.rr interests.
A. I.crson 1Ren. \. 81 Pennsylvania,
:. n. snesch soainst the tariff reduc-
80. ~, q 80 House. asserted that
800. -. so-.;ccer. Maid millions Of
( go 49,. 80 tba privilege OF getting
4 y o,,r rrarLets and then imported and
-, ~ I. $500 million dollars worth Of
s - - 49, .,..s cotton and wooln
-rcS. "a even wool and farm prod
,, IA A. Peters (Rep.). or
T !. -. -a...h said. III assert
.hst tha tariff Il not tax. unless the
49,. 49, - - ~ protected article
800 ,.,ors a. 4 n consequences OF the
Pa!s . - ". 49,. =. wo,,ld II the duty
ou's i,ni '0-s, 49,,
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