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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-06
N. |. & H, Railroad Time Table

JULY % 1888. Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows: New York-6.O5 S.26, 1O.54 a. m.: 2.4: COS; D. m. Sunday, Al p.
 Return 5.0l, s, a m; 1, 4.01, soc In. New Haven-6.05. s.26, 1O.54 a. m.; 2.42, eos pm Return, 72o, 9.55 a. m., 2.35, 535, 7.e5 pm. Bridgeport 6o5, S.2G, 10.54 a. m.; 242, eos; Sun day. 415 D. m.
 Return 7l5, 9.59 a. m.; 233, 5so, 7.4s; p. m. sunday. S15 q m. Ansona- -G.Q5, S.26, 10.54 a. m., 242, eos D. m sunday, 4.15 D. n
 R'-tu'n, 5.54, 1929 a. m.; s1o, 6.os> >s.17 p. m ,,nday, S.4G q. m. Wate1toWn-G.5o, $50, 11,2a a. m.; 400, 61e 100 p. ID: Saturday, 915 p. m. Return G."0, 7.55, 1915 a. In.; 2.10, 4.3e 6,3O P. n. Saturday, 500 p. Tn. Thomaston-S.4S, IT a. m.; 35S 65s D. m; Sun. day, 9.25
 Return, 755. 1Os7 a. m; a.13, 5.41 D. m. 1; Sunday, 3.5O p. TorriAgton-S4S, 11.17 a. m.; 35S, 6.56 p. m; Sur- day, 9.25 a. m.
 Return, 7,31, 1Oo4 a. m.: 1.46. 5.15 D. m.; Sunday, 326 D. m. iusted-S,4S, 11.17 a. m.; 35s. 6.56 D. R: Sunday 9,25
 Retutn, :.10 $40 a. m; 1.2O, 45o D. m.; Sun. U>-!. atT D. m. Q. N. SHEPARD, General Sup.t. c. T. HAMPSTEAD, General Pass. Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-06
ID THE SEA SHORE!!
Waterbury, Meriden, Mantle, New London, Shelton Island, Greenport and Sag Harbor,
 Via Meriden, Waterbury,
 & Conn. River R. R.
Popular Steamer Sunshine,
 Capt. H. A. BATES. On and after Tuesday, July 10, 1888

Train leaving Waterbury at $50 a m, and Meri- den at 9.4l will connect at Cromwell with the steamer sunshine" on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, arriving at Saybrook at 145 pm., Mantle at 2.25 pm, New London at 4 pm., GreenpOrt at 630 pm, and Sag Harbor at 7:30 D. m
 This steamer will run regularly on above route stopping at MiddletOwn, Middle Haddam, Good speed, Hadlyme, Deep River, Essex, Lyme and Saybrook
 Rock Landing, Manhanset and Prospect are signal landings.
 Returning leave Sag Harbor Mondays, Wednes- days, and Fridays at 6:45 nl., Prospect at 73O a. m., Greenport at TAO ln, ManhanSet at :45 a m New London at 10O0 a. m.. Mantle at 10 45 a. m . and Lyme at F m., stopping at all points Cn the Connecticut river, connecting at Cromwell with train arriving in Meridcn at 520 m and at Wa terbury at 6.21.
 Single trip ticket from Waterbury to Mantle S1.90; round trip from Waterbury to Mantle, S3: single trip from Waterbury to New London, Sl 50; round trip ticket from Waterbury to New Lon don 5; single trip from Waterbury to shelter Island, Greenport and Sag Harbor, S2.20; round Greenport and Sa- Harbor, $4; single trip from Mcrlden |" Ma tie, 2l.40 round trip from Meri- den to Niantic S2.t'; Sils;jv trip 1rr Meriden to New ..,sd n, .31; r,.3,i... tlti' Il Meriden to .>cW | t. >. .: :t., .tr IT i .,.,.. 'riden to oh ter isi..it.. ..> u. 7. ;::.-, :. .. IT. S1.75; i;' :"u t.'l l., h. Ii ..tl.,' r. >.-' sland,
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-06
MISS HERON

Will give lessons on Piano and Organ at her own or pupils residence.
 60 MAPLE ST, Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-06
New England Oisenfectant Co,

are now prepared to furnish all kinds of Deoderizer and Disenfectant and sure preventative for Buffalo Bugs and Moth Wax and all kinds pertaining to tht business; and furthermore our teams dc all business between sunrise and sunset, and have control of all Disenfectants used in the Nuugatuck Valley, Meriden, Dan
 bury and New Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
The Oceans Wealth.

Seldom or never has the enormous impor- tance of the harvest of the sea been more forcibly represented than it was by Professor Huxley in the address which he delivered at the International Fisheries exhibition some years ago. An acre of good fishing ground, he pointed out, will yield more food in 8 week than an acre of the best land will in a year. Still more vivid was his picture of the moving mountain of cod" 120 to 130 feet in height, which for two months in the year moves westward and southward past the Norwegian coast Every square mile of this colossal column of fish contains one hun dred and twenty million fish, consuming every week, when on short rations, no fewer than eight hundred and forty million her rings. The whole catch of the Norwegian fisheries never exceeds in year more than half square mile of this "cod mountain, ! and one weeks supply of the herrings needed to keep that area of cod from starving. Lon don might be victualed with herring for a year on day consumption of the countless shoals of uncaught cod.-True Flag.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
MORE SCHOOL ROOM.
An Eight Room Building to Be
 Erected on Clay Street.

An Eight Room Building to Be
 Erected on Clay Street.
 The special meeting of the Center school district was called to order by Clerk J. $. Nagle in the police court room last evening. Orrin H. Bronson was chosen chairman. The report of the committee on the overcrowded condition of the Elm and Clay street schools was read, after which c. B. 5Webster inform ed those present that the proposed site west of the present Clay street lot could be bought for $5 ,250. which included some stones that were near the premises.
 John Fitzpatrick moved that the cis- trict committee be authorized to pur- chase the lot at the price named and erect suitable building of eight rooms upon the site. An amendment was of fered making the amount 5000, and was lost. Mir Webster stated that $5,25O included passway around the proposed building out of the lot and that 1t would be the only way to put coal in the build ing. MT Fitzpatrick's motion was car, ried and committee consisting of Supt Crosby, Rev J. A. Mulcahy, Rev R. w Micou and H. F. Bassett were appointed l to advise the district committee in the construction of the building.
 Mir Fitzpatrick said that the city should
 have new twelve room building or
 Bank street, Brooklyn, as the present l building was such that the city should
 do something. The meeting then ad l iOurned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

J. B. Mullings has a stock of Christmas goods that cannot be beat. The list in- cludes furs, hats, caps, scarfs, silk um- brellas. as well as thousands of other use full articles.
 Millinery goods and holiday presents is what you can find at l. Glasses in the Arcade building just now. He makes a gorgeous display.
 Bart Bossidy, Al East Main street deals in drugs and medicines, but at this seas on of the year no better place could be found at which to buy presents. A word to the wise is sufficient.
 NJ. H. Waas, the South Main street to- bacconist, is offering a fine line of pipes and meerschaum goods for the holidays
 NJ. A. Wallace, f16 South Main street is showing as handsome a line of gentle mems furnishings as can be found in tht city. His prices are very reasonable.
 If you want pair of skates or sleC for your boy, or hardware of any kind F. B. Field, 61 South Main street, is the man you want to interview.
 If you want a bargan, ill jewelry watches or precious stones call on H. G Chattield S Co.,, 3S Bank street, befor' | making your purchases ". P, Thomas window,57 Bank stree is handsomely dressed with boots, shoes slippers and rubbers. And they wear a well as they look,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Whitney, Myers, Connie Mack and Sweeney are playing on the Pacific slope. Whitney has control of team consist ing of the above players together with Van Haltren. Denny and several other customers have named them knicker- lockers.
 Dalrymple, the old leaguer, has signed with the Minneapolis club. Manager Morton is in hopes of securing Petit, Daring and Sullivan of the Chicagos.
 The Bridgeports with Frazer, Williams and Conway of last seasons Waterburys defeated the Hartfords to at polo last night, making their sixth straight victory. At Meriden the home team de- feated the New Ravens to 0.
 Charles Messer, who formerly lived here, came over from Waterbury yester- day and made arrangements with the Meriden parties who have the lease to hire the Waterbury rink for polo on Christmas day. By the way Messer will be married to Waterbury young lady after New Year's-Meriden Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
Halloo Central.

Give me, please, Shoninger's Music store, Say Central, wont you please trans init the message to them-they are such a reliable house it is really not even neces- sary to examine their Pianos-that want them to send me a fine Weber Upright just like the one they sold Miss c, neigh bor of mine. It is just selegant, both in style finish and tone-and say, Central, tell them I shall expect hne stool and scarf, as gift, one of: the inducements they make for the holidays. Shoninger's is the only company that faVors customers in that direction, but the other dealers, poor fellows they are so poor prefer to buy of reliable house one that I know will be here right along and always makes every promise good.
 This manner of buying piano may seem queer to some readers, but we assure you business has been done with us exactly or this plan, while some agents chase customers meeting them at every cross roac in season and more often out of season until the customers are afraid their com panions will think they are in debt tt the agents. Shoningsr by honorable straight forward dealings steps in ant makes the sale. Avoid such agents. They are considering your pocketbook more thar the quality of the goods they are trying tt sell you. We have no state agents, nt county agents or town agents, because VI | combine all that ourselves under one heae Manufacturers and state agents, and saw you at least two profits. Extra induce ments for the holidays
 Please examine onr stock
 B. SHONINGER & co. GEO l.. PELHAM, Manager
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
ASSUMES MALE ATTIRE.
A Remarkable Story From Meriden
 About an Eloping Couple.

A Remarkable Story From Meriden
 About an noping Couple.
 The Meriden Journal publishes the following about couple well known in Waterbury:
 Some of the residents on Butler street claim that man and a woman are liv- ing in a tenement house on that street, and that the female very seldom appears outside, and then always in male attire. The man is much older than his com panion and he palms off the supposed female as his younger brother. A sensation was started last summer by a Waterbury Sunday paper about Frank Aldrich, who formerly ran a stage route between this city and Water bury, leaving his wife and eloping with | a pretty miss from the Brass city. The man has not, as far as known, returned to his wife, and the young lady that dis appeared from Waterbury at the same time is still missing.
 One of the residents down Butler street way says that the man answers exactly to the description of the ex-stage driver and he has little doubt but that the gir he says is his brother is the one he elopeG with from Waterbury. He further re marks that the man keeps the girls hail cut very close, he himself doing tht work.
 The landlady of the house in which tn couple reside became suspicious som time ago and reprimanded the fellow fo living with the woman; but he still in sisted that it was his brother. 1t is claim ed that the apartments where they iv are on the attic floor and very dingy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

In Ansonia last evening about 530 gas lights went out entirely, and lamps, can dles, etc, were called into use.
 Planks six feet long, with ropes attach ed, have been placed along the banks of the Connecticut river in Hartford for S life saving purposes, by the Connecticut Humane society.
 Collector Troup and his deputies yes terday raided a cider brandy distillel named George R. Case of West Granby and arrested him and his two brothers for violation of the internal revenue laws.
 Because of high water the Haddan authorities did not drain yesterday the pond near the residence of Charles ELS worth where the body of the infant h' and his wife and daughter are accused of murdering, is believed to be. The ac cused are still in jail and will be trieC Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
TO RUN THROUGH WATERBURY.
The Washington Express to Make the
 tho New EnUlan0.

The Washington Express to Make the
 Trip Over the New England.
 Beginning next Sunday the Washing ton express train will be run over the New York & New England road through Waterbury. Ticket Agent Manwaring has not yet been notified when the trains will pass through here, but it is probable that the west bound train will be here before midnight and the train going east between 1 and o'clock. The official order is given below:
 New York &c New England R. R. Co.
 Passenger Department. Circular No 13.
 In conseuuence of the loss of the trans fer steamer Maryland, the Boston and Washington express train, which has | heretofore been running via that route, will. commencing Sunday ,December23d, | leave the New York and New England depot, Boston, at 6 p. m., running to Jersey City via Hartford, Waterbury I Danbury. Fishkiu, Newburgh and the Erie road to Jersey City where it will connect with the Pennsylvania road fol | Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing ton. Through Pullman buffet cars vii be run but it is expected before long tha1 the train will be composed of Pullman vestibule cars. Returning the train vii leave Washington, D. C., at 200 p. m Philadelphia 6:35, due in Boston at s. a m. A. c. Kendall,
 Gen Pass Agt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
Raising Coyotes for Their scalps.

Some Lake county cowboys lassoed two coyotes, ripped off their scalps and let them go. The scalps were passed in and the county paid the prescribed bounty on them The coyotes were not so lively after the op. eration, and in few days were both killed by a rancher. He was disgusted to find that their scalps were both gone, and, having killed the varmints, thought he was entitled to the bounty on producing their carcasses. He certainly was not. The bounty is offered for theirScalps, which it was intended should be taken from the dead carcass. The cow. boys intended the coyotes to run until their scalps had grown again, and the farmer gathered the animals before the second crop of scalp was ripe. It was barbarous trick to take off the scalp of live animal, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Coyotes should take the matter in hand Portland Oregonian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
Bone Buttons.

The other day, writes a correspondent, happened to call on MT. Church, who is the master of a small button factory in Birming- ham, Eng, and was greatly interested in seeing tailor's bone button made, just such one as you would find on your ulster or a tweed coat. It was a queer little factory, made out of two or three cottages rolled into one First of all I was introduced to the raw material, which lay on the floor of a dark and dingy little workshop, in which solitary workman was standing at his bench. "There," said MT. Church, pointing to what took to be potatoes, 'there you see what we call vegetable ivory. It comes from South America, and grows in clusters of half @ dozen nuts. That is the first state of the button." We then went up to the workman who was cutting up the kernels of the nuts at a swiftly revolving circular saw, an opera tion requiring great dexterity, for a slip might cost him finger. The kernel is easily extracted, the shell in which it is inclosed being very thin and fragile, although the kernel is a nut it would take 8 very strong pair of jaws to crack, and the teeth cannot touch it. The little white slabs which are cut out by the saws are taken to the next department, where the button is really formed, in tho series of lathes through which it is passed. The toolmaker, whose office is very import ant, works at one end of the room the first | lathe cuts out the button with the desired circumference, regulated by a series of gauges, the work being passed on to others for the rim and so on. Two women | were drilling the four holes of the buttons, this being done by taking up each one and subjecting it to the action of the four pronged horizontal drills. doing their work with re- markable deftness and rapidity. The button, so far its form goes, is finished. It now remains to do the polishing and dyeing. Tn another room are half a dozen hexagonal boxes revolving in an atmosphere of dust They contain the buttons which are now being polished by the action of some hard powder, which is placed with them in the l boxes. There is a secretin every trade, and fancy that the contents of the mixture with which the buttons are eventually stained are not divulged to the world.-Boston Her l aid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
Hnw WR Do 1t.

That's not our style," said an old merchant on Saturday, ''Hirsh, how do you expect to compete with the many mark down and reduction sales if you advertise that you are selling clothing at the old prices? Why not also sell it with a mark down?' Because that's our style," we answered. ''The public soon 'tumbles' to the mark down advertise ments."
 We are doing the iveliest business in Waterbury because prices are now, al- ways have been since our opening, and always will be from 30 to 40 per cent lower than they are at ''mark down stores." Hirsh's is always the best place to buy clothing for either men, boy oI child. We guarantee satisfaction oI money refunded.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent One Price Cloth ing company, 1851 Bank street. SIGN OF THE WHITE FRONT.
 We manufacture all our own clothing Factories Nos 43 North Third street ano 306 Market street, Philadelphia, Pa.
 Each purchaser of children's clothing to the amount of S2.50 will receive ar elegant sled, each purchaser of clothing will receive handsome souvenir. Come and see our grand display this evening Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic combines the best curative properties and is guaran teed in purity and strength.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
No Hope For Murderer Swift.

John H. Swift of Hartford must hang. That fact was settled at } o'clock yester- day afternoon in the supreme court. At that hour the judges of the court filed in and took their places. There was a moments pause while counsel were pre- pairing their notes for argument and then Chief Justice Park said: MT Clerk, in the case of the state of Connecticut court finds no error Swift killed his wife Catherine J. Swift, July 5, 1887, on Trumbull street near Case, Lockwood & Brainard's establishment. The murder was particularly cold blooded, Swift pursuing his wife some distance and fir ing two or three times. He was tried al the December term of the superior court and sentenced to be hanged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
Health of the State.

The monthly bulletin of the state board of health for November has been issued and shows the health of the state to be exceptionally good, the death rate being less than in any previous month of the year. The total number of deaths in November was $50, and the total in Oc- tober 959, showing diminished mortal ity of 116 and death rate of 13.9 against 15.7 of the previous month. In the cities Bridgeport had the highest death rate, 16.5, and New Britain tine lowest II. The rate in Waterbury was 11.6 Twenty-eight towns were reported as having no deaths.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
Changed His Mind,

Edward M. Shannon, whom the News announced few days ago as about to make trip to the old country started for New York Monday after bidding all his friends good-by. Several of them accompanied him to the metropolis, but for some reason he changed his mind and yesterday afternoon, to the surprise Of his friends, returned to this city. He has now decided to go to that part of Waterbury known as Dublin, where he will spend few days.-Bridgeport News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
A south Norwalk Yankee swinaled.

Emmet Austin, of South Norwalk, visited New York a few days ago and was accosted by stranger who ascer- tained that he came from Connecticut and then asked him to board valuable horse for him during the winter. The stranger finally offered to sell the animal and good carriage for S150 and agreed to take $10 cash and MT Austin's note for the balance. Mir Austin paid over the cash and while he was preparing the note the stranger disappeared with the cash and horse
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
NOTICE.
WATERBURY, CONN, Dec F, 1888

To Whom it may Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that application will be made to the next General Assembly of this State, to be held at the State Capital the first "Wednesday after the first Monday in January, 1SS9 for legislation for the following purposes =
 1. For authority to the city of Waterbury to issue not to exceed $l00,010, city bonds of said city for street paving purposes
 ,. For authority to issue, not to exceed S25a 0o0 city bonds of said city for the purpose of ob- taining an additional supply of pure and whole some water for said city.
 8. Also for the enactment of new charter for said city.
 i. Also for certain amendments to the present charter of said city. 5. Also for the repeal of certain provisions ir the present charter of said city. HENRY l.. EDUCATION. Mayor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
Train Derailed at Forcstvi1,e.

Owing to the derailment of a freight train on the New England rail- road last evening at Forestville the south bound Washington express was sent from Willimantic to New Haven via the Air line road instead of via Hartford. No one was injured, and the track was cleared by midnight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
Another Murderer Hanged

HACKENsACK, N. J., Dec 19.-John Meyers Doremus, was hanged this morn ing in the Bergen county jail for the murder of his son John B. Doremus, June 16 last.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
Hard Luck.

CHICAGO, Dec 19.-The Straight Fibre Iron Go, employing GOO, men which was just completed and started work last week, was burned out last nght with a loss of $50, ,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19

Look in Lake, Strobel 6 Co.'S windows and convince yourselves that they are in the jewelry business.
 Florida oranges and lemons and mal- aga grapes very fine at Ladd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
HENRY r. GILL. M. D.

PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND oBsTETRICIAN, Has removed his office from B Bank street to 155 South Main street, where he can be consulted FREE OF CHARGE from a. m. to p. m.
 Dr Gill has for 21 years successfully treated diseases, both chronic and acute, but he gives special attention to Throat, Lung and Stomach Troubles Nervous Complaints, Blood and Skin Diseases and Female Difficu ties, from whatever cause. Marr!ed and single la lies can consult the Doctor in the strictest confidence. He cures Cancers, TumOrS. Piles, Gravel, Stone in the Bladder, Iropsy and all Surgical Diseases.
 He also cures NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEM NAL WEAKNESS.
 Tape worms removed in 24 hours or money re- funded. Board and nurse for patients when re- quired cottage hospital system. Night calls in midwifery promptly answered. Advice sent by mail to out of town patients and everything strictly confidential Address with stamp, DR GILL, 155 South Main street, Waterbury, Conn.
 TETIMoNIALS.
 This is sample of many others
 155 South Main St, Dec 12, 1SSS take pleasure in recommending Dr Henry F Gill to any lady requiring the services of skill full physician or surgeon. He has in the short space of five weeks cured me of a serious throat difficulty and also chronic affection peculiar to physician, but gentleman of culture and general intelligence. Anyone deSirous rf more partic' ulars concerning my case can call or address me 1 at 21G North Main street. Waterbury, Conn, MRs ANNIE F. BAssETT,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-19
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

sS~ Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Harmonic Benevolent Association. Steuben Lodge, D. o. H. Amphion Club.
 Waterbury Council, K. and s. M. Court Shields, A. O. F.