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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
SISTER MARY RACHEL.
Last Sad Tribute to One Whose Ii
 Was d Sacrifice.

Last Sad Tribute to One Whose Life
 Was a Sacrifice.
 The funeral of Sister Mary Rachel, teacher of St Mary's school, who died Thursday afternoon, was attended this morning, At 6:3O the remains were taken from the home of the sisters on Union street to the church of the I'm maculate Conception where they lay in state until 9 clock. when a solemn high mass requiem was sung. The officers of the mass were Celebrant. Rev J. A. Mulcahy; deacon, Rev J. H. Duggan; sub-deacon Rev P. H. Finnegan: master of ceremonies, Rev J. H. O'DonneH. In the sanctuary sat the Rev Fathers Treanor, Walsh and Martin of this city and Father Fox of Thomaston. The remains were enclosed in a handsome black broadcloth casket and were viewed by a large number of peo- pie who assisted at the service. The pupils of the convent De Notre Dame and of St Mary's school, to show their respect to their dead friend and teacher marched in body, escOrting the remains from the church.to their final resting place in St Joseph's cemetery. The floral offerings from the pupils of St Mary's school were very beautiful and included a ''Column" and "Gates Ajar," Among the sorrowing friends were the father. mother, two brothers and sister of the deceased. The order was also represented by the assistant superior of the mother house in New Jersey and the sisters in this city, The pallbearers were: John H. Moran, John $. Neagle, William Milton, Thomas Xii, duff, William Duncan, John McLindon D. J. Casey and Maurice F. Carmody, members of the church committee. The remains were inferred in the sisters plot at St Joseph's cemetery. The Rev Father Walsh pronounced the blessing at the grave.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
wATERBURY'S OLDEST RESIDENT.
James Joy sprlght1y and Intelligent

James Joy Sprightly and Intelligent
 at the Age of1O
 The death of Michael Carney leaves James Joy the oldest resident of Water bury and without much doubt the oldest
 man in the county of New Haven. MT Joy is an Irishman and like MT Carney comes from the county of Kerry, which
 is so largely represented in this city. He was born near the town of Trallee in the year 17S5. When the troubles of '9S spread over Ireland MT Joy was boy of Band although too young to take an active part in the struggle his young terrible scenes of that dark period, and
 though ninety years have elapsed the
 history of his nation during two gener- atiOns is fresh in his memory. Mir Joy was an old man before he left Ireland 1 to come to America, about | thirty years ago. He settled in Water bury and is we'll known to many of the
 older Irish residents. His family con- sisted of nine children, several of whom live in Waterbury. His wife died a few years ago at an advanced age. Bishop McInerny, whose name Is prominent in Irish history was cousin of Mir Joy ,and other of his relatives were among the leaders of the Irish cause century ago. l One of the old mans greatest pleasures l is to talk of old times. His mind Is clear and his eye still possesses the flash of youth He is slightly deaf and suffers at time from rheumatism, but Is able to do the chores about the house of his
 daughter, Mrs Jeremiah Dillane, with whom he lives on Simon street. Al
 most every fine Sunday he attends
 mass at St Patricks church and is a familiar figure in the Brooklyn district. He is small in stature and has the appear ance of man not more than S5 years of
 age His fondest hope is that he may once more see his native land
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
District Court Assignments.

Jan S-Charles Jackson, administrator, vs w. E. Quigley ct al.
 Jan 9-City of Waterbury ct al vs Thomas J. Jackson ct al Julia Wayland vs Thomas J. Jackson ct al.
 Jan 11--M. Kaiser vs N. Y, N. H. & H. R. R. Co.,: Miller 6 Go vs Edward Futile.
 Jan 13-Wm F. Smith ys N. Y. & N. E. R. R. Co.,; H. $. Amy & Co vs M. F. Connolly: A. B. Simons vs John w. Gaffney ct al; John Byrnes vs Joseph Corr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
A Youthful Train Wrecker.

Thomas Stein. German boy 16 years of age, was brought to New Haven from Madison on a bench warrant yesterday. It is charged that on November s young Stein placed tie across the track of the Shore Line road for the purpose of wreck ing train. He was arrested yesterday morning by Officer Scranton. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Phelps and was released on bonds furnished by his father. The case will come up Tues day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
An Immense Fire.

LONDON, Jan, 5.-A Central News des- patch from Cochin, says that almost the entire place was destroyed by fire only tion. The damage is estimated at $1 ; 5OO,000 Aspinwall Cocoanut Oil facto ry was destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
License Application.

Town Clerks Office, Waterbury, Conn, Jan 5, an application for a hotel license to sell spirit uous and intoxicating liquors at New England Hotel. Oakyille, and is endorsed by W. II Billings, John Reilly, w. O. Kurten, John E, Riley and John Phalon, five electors and tax: payers fin said town.
 JAMES c, WHITE, Town Clerk,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
X Winter Excursion.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y., 5.-SO warm and pleasant is the weather on the St Law renee river that the owners of the steamer Maud will give an excursion from Kings ton to Cape Vincent to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
License Application.

Town Clerks Office, Waterbury. Conn, Jan 5, 1ss9.-This is to certify that Thomas Hurley has filed an application to sell sell spirituous and in endorsed by Wm Conlon, Otto Roem, Peter Kelley E. w. Bradley and c. F. Downey. five electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAS c. WHITE. Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05

Lake, Strobei & Co, successors to D. c. Calender, have this day received fifty silver watches. Give us call and we will show you what we can give you from S1O to SIS. 1 and 3 Exchange place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
APPARATUS.

The apparatus of the department con- sists of two Silsby steam fire engines (one second and one third-class,) one hook and ladder truck, one horse hose wagon and six two-wheeled hand hose reels.
 ALARMS RESPONDED TO AND TIMES IN
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic can be used with perfect safety az 1t contains no deleterious matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05

Florida oranges and lemons and nal aga grapes very fine at Ladd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05

BUSINESS ANNOUNCENIENT I. Chase, Arcade building, will to-day begin the sale of odds and ends and remnants that have accumulated during the year. Go see what they have.
 License applications.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05

There were ten bell alarms betWeen the hours of a. m and p. m.; duty performed in eight instances. Nine bell alarms between hours p. m. and : a. m.; and duty was performed in four instances, Of the still alarms duty was performed in three instances, between the hours of a. m. and 6 p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
FIRE DEPARTMENT MATTERS.
Annual Report of Chief Engineer
 Samuel C. Sua8U,

Samuel C. Snagg.
 At the meeting of the board of fire commissioners last night Theodore b. Bassett was appointed first assistant en- gineer and Terrence c. O'Brien third as sistant engineer for terms of three years. It was voted to lay a new floor in the house Of Citizens Engine Co and Mutual Hook and Ladder Co, on Scovin street. The following report of Chief Engineer Snagg was read and accepted:
 FIRE ALARMS AND LOSSES.
 During the year 1888 there have been 19 alarms sent in from the fire alarm telegraph boxes. Il of which were for fires that required the services of the department. Six still alarms have been responded to and duty was performed in one instance.
 Loss on buildings, $999.25; loss on con. tents, S1,111.00; total loss, S2,110.25 Insurance paid loss on buildings, ss49. % insurance paid on contents, S775; tota insurance, s1 1,624.s5. Loss over insur ance paid. S4S7.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
FORGE.

The force of the department consists of one chief engineer, fire marshal and superintendent of fire alarm telegraph, three assistant engineers and 296 officers and men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
HOSE.

There are at present 1900 feet of ser. viceable hose ill the department of differ eat brands as follows: Americac jacket
 HOO feet: Ajax jacket, 600 feet; Maltese cross rubber, 600 feet. The rubber hose should be replaced by new hose during the year ,as it is fast becoming unreliable it having seen eleven years of service is good testimony as to its lasting qualities
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05
Grand total. a,545

A bill Of George Downing. Jr.. was re-
ferred to the finance committee with
power to act; and bill of Loosely &
Co., $3.50 insurance, received the same
order. A bill Of Willard Baker IL Co,
@8.25, was allowed. A bill of Robert
Bennett was reported adversely as illegal
and the report adopted.
A report Of the city survey was re-
ferred to Q special committee Of five all
dermen, including the street and alley
committee, and the mayor, on motion of
Alderman williamson; and the mayor
appointed Aldermen Schnell, Winter,
NcConochie, Hampton and Edwards.
The mayor read report of the special
committee adversely on the proposition to
submit proposition to the people for the
issue Of $50, 900 for the building Of d
city hall. with q recommendation that
the present quarters be leased for three
years longer, with privilege of five. Also
Q supplemental report embracing prop
osition from p. L. Mitchell to sell the
Armory TO the city for $40 900, in annu-
al payments Of 81, 900, bearing per cent
interest, with computations of income,
cost. ETC., for ten years. Alderman
echnell moved that the report be received
and the recommendation to lease be
adopted. Alderman Winter moved as an
amendment that the building be pur-
chased at the terms proposed. The
amendment was lost:
Ayes-Howard, Gray, Hampton, Me-
gus, Winter, ILL.,
Noes--Schnell, Evans. Simmon. Ed
wards. McConochie, Scott. Williamson
~.
The original motion was then adopted
unanimously.
The mayor submitted majority and
minority reports on the expediency of
selling the waterworks and Alderman
ochnsll moved the adoption of the ma.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05
1OMcial Report

CRY COUNCIL RooM, Rock ISLAND Feb.
4-The council met in regular session
at p. m, Mayor Blanding presiding,
and all the aldermen present except
Schsfer. The minutes of the last meet
ing were read and approved. Officers
monthly reports for January were read
and ordered placed on file.
Alderman Howard, from the commit
tee on claims, reported adversely on the
claims Of Mrs. Dies, Michael Kinney and
W. P Oarlin. and in favor of allowing
w. Rogers $3.50 in full The first part
Of the report was adopted. and that re-
lsting to the Rogers claim was referred
back.
Ayes-Gray, Hampton, Negus. Winter.
III, Evans. Simmon. McConochie, vii
iiamson-e.
Noes-Howard. Schnell, Edwards.
Scott.
Alderman Winter moved that SIS be re-
funded to Mr.. Huber. being the amount
OF fine assessed for keeping an unl-
censed dog, on the sllegati on that he did
not own the dog. Lost:
Ayes-Howsrd, Negus, Winter, Ill,
Evans, Scott-6.
Noes Gray. Hampton. Schnell, Sim
mon. Edwards, McConochie, williamson
-.
On motion of Alderman Williamson.
the rules were suspended and Health
Commissioner Plummer addressed the
council on the SUBJECT of the unsanitary
condition of certain slaughter house
premises In South Rock Island. within
his Jurisdiction for health purposes.
In reply to questions by the mayor.
City Attorney McEniry stated the city
had health jurisdiction one mile outside
the city limits; and that il the council
declared by ordinance that a nuisance ex.
lists the power will be created to sbate the
nuisance. The council can also forbid
the maintenance of slaughter house
within one mile of the city limits. The
board of health of South Rock Island has
ample power TO abate the nuisance in its
midst.
Alderman Williamson moved that the
ordinance committee be instructed to re-
port an ordinance forbidding the sisugh-
ter of any animals by butchers within one
mile of the city limits. In reply to
question. Health Commissioner Plummer
stated that the only way To inspect the
animal food supply. to prevent the sale
OF improper flesh, is To inspect the boof.
Lost, 8 to 10 (Ayes Howard. Gray,
williamson
Alderman Williamson. from the ordi.
nance committee, reported favorably the
ordinance providing for semi-monthly
meetings of the city council, and Alder
man Hampton moved its adoption.
Passed unanimously.
Alderman Williamson reported adj
versely on the ordinance to license public
weighers, and in its stead reported an
amendment to the revised ordinances
abolishing the Office of city weighmaster
Alderman Hampton offered substitute
ordinance making the city weighmsster's
compensation n cents per load weighed
or measured. Alderman Howard moved
to lay II on the table. Adopted.
The clerk read an invitation of the In,
dustrial Home association to attend the
opening of the Industrial Fair. The in
vitation was accepted. on motion Of AL
derman Winter.
Alderman Winter, from the finance
committee. reported an ordinance allow
ing bills which was unanimously adopted
as follows:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05

Remark: The large amount of water rent for the
year 1888 arises from refund Of rents made by
Superintend Mt Cramer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05

II the purchaser assumed the payment Of the
bonds and interest. the amount would be:
Interest to be paid. 10s $50
Aotaa --.--.-..-.--..-... vSzS. 960
10 the Honorable. the City Council Of the o. Of
The undersigned. member of the special com.
mittee concurs with the majority in regard to
many of the particulars forth a. facts ana sta
tisticai exhibits in the majority report.
II De the tact, as is claimed, that the CITY has
no legal right to sell the water works and spencer
Square then the undersigned comedies with the
majority that the city must await legislative action
before attempting to make sale of either
But the undersigned dissents from the views of
the majority as to the desirab lily and advisability
OF selling the and is of the op MON that
it would be good policy to sell the same il suit
able purchaser could be found and sufiicient sum
was onered to fully cover outstanding bonds and
interest 70 occur thereon. and further conditioned
right of the city to fix and regulate the maumum
rate 70 be charged consumers. Respectfully sub.
INJURED @. w. NRGUs Alderman.
The motion was adopted.
Ayes-Howard, Gray, Hampton, Win.
ter, Ill, Schnell, Simmon, Edwards, Will
liamson-9
Noes - Negus. Evans. McConochie,
Scott
Phil Miller, foreman OF the Franklin
hose company, made verbal request
that the city place telephone in the
Franklin hose house, to be used at night
IN connection with an automatic fire
alarm system. Alderman Howard moved
that the petition be granted Alderman
Williamson moved as an amendment a
proviso that the price shall not exceed
the rate now charged the city for other
instruments for night service. The
amendment was lost and the original mo,
ton adopted by an unanimous vote.
Alderman Negus offered a resolution
providing that the question OF selling
the waterworks be submitted to a vote of
the people. Adopted-9 to 4-noes:
Hampton, Winter, III, Edwards, Will
hanson.
Alderman Schnell submitted a resolu>
ton making it rule that city officers
and employees not paying their honest
debts shall be subject to removal by the
mayor. Adodted unanimously.
Alderman Williamson submitted an
ordinance in relation TO waterworks
rates. and moved it's reference to the
ordinance and waterworks committee.
Adopted.
Adjourned till Monday evening, Feb.
1S- ROBERT KoEHLER. City Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05

Total 80. .----..---.-.S 1s.166 81 lS4S,4s1 "a
In II years of surplus over deficit o.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05
Marriage Not a Failure.
A New View of this great Question which
shows how Ladies' may retain the
Love of their Husbands.

No womsn who 10 unattractive in person. mind
or disposition can hope to interest or hold men.
Bad complexion, dull eyes, a listless nature never
did or can attract mankind. On tho other hand
how many women with clear skin, beneath which
the blood can be seen throbbing with health,
bright eyes and life and animation in every move
ment, make the world blessing to their husbands
brothers, lovers or friends. The secre. Of clear
skin, bright eyes and animation is good circula-
ton Of the hood. When the blood 10 slow the
person is stupid. Keep the blood moving. Bat
how! There is but ne way and that is to help
Nature BY gentle stimulant.
Exercise IL a splendid gtmnant but 1t is almost
Impossible for ladies to take the kind OF exercise
tnat Will produce health and beauty. But the
blood must be kept moving. and the dircovery
which has done more to add health aud beauty
than any other know cause IL Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey. This great remedy stimulates hed tn
w. IL 10 not an intoxicant. Thousands of
women who were once tired, depressed and dis.
Outraged are now in perfect health aud beauty
entirely through its use. Many prominent tenn
perance ladies have given their hearty endorse
ment, and clergym n and priests in every promi-
nent city use and recommend ii. Great care
should be shown in buyin only the punine, for
no bottled whiskey has the wonderful qualities
which are posse sed by Duffy's.
When ladies are X pit bright and attractive and
husbands are confederate aud kind, few marriages
win be- failures"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05

The cos of pumping per 1000 gallons
mot including any construction account,
but reckoning in interest on the whole
plant) is approximately nine cents.
The city commenced 80 stated, with
85 hydranis. The number of city n.y.
drants at the present time is 112. They
are averaged in the foregoing exhibits for
the whole IL years at 100 in number,
and as of yearly value for the use Of
the Fire de partmennt of $50 per hydrant
or total service of S., 1000 per annnm.
REcAPITULATIoN.
Cost of waterv orks, II years
Interest paid IN water band. I45 $50 90
Repairs. and ex p'nse run'g wks 1al.slo Is
Revenue from waterworks, 1, years
Received from water rates.. SsJ6,375 y
Hydrant service, fire dep'rt'nt $1,000 90
Amount. -.. s29l.s75 re
Excess cost over rev II yrs $685., $50 %
Ommitting construction acct as
inclnded in and part of the present val
ne of the waterworks, appendages and
franchises.
REHABILITATION.
Revenue, II years
From water ratas... S206,375 ~
Hydrant serv. IRE dept SAY 5000 %
Amount sasl.s75 20
Expenditures, l. years
Int paid on Water bonds. .$l45, $50 90
Repai.s running expense. etc, l2l. $40 65
Amount. $a67. 06o 65
In II yrs. excess ofrev. over ex 249l5t07
WATER WORKS DEBT.
There Is no hoat ng Indebtedness.
Outstanding wat ar works bonds, viz:
Amt due Feb. l. 1892. SO s % 900 90
Amt due Feb. /, 1902, 59S.... $4,000 90
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05
CITY CONCERNS.
Last Evenings Regular Council
Meeting.

Remt-monthly Meetings Hersafter-.-
A to the Snburba" slaughter House
Nuisaaces---The Waterworks Prop
esisroa 60 be submitted to Popular
Vote.-.The Msjoriry Report in Full
-.-Telephone for the Frankiins.-.
The City Building.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05

Computation of interest to be paid on city bonds
from Feb !. 1889 until maturity:
Water BIDS. e 600 due Feb1, 's99 8 ynLssss 5000
kerd BIDS 10000 Sep 1887 sk So $500
Water BIDS. $4,000 Feb1 1909 IS 6So 1900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05

No exact record of the annual amount
OF water pumped and supplied has been
kept, but from such records aud sources
of Information as are accessible. the guam
tity pumped per snnum for several years
last pest may be stated approximately
~ 10000, 900 gallons.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-05

Exhibit of receipts ana expenditures
per annum, for II years, construction
account omitted.
The state chronicle., 1889-04-19
THE DENTAL CALLING.

Pulling teeth is easily done by applying
any instrument which can keep hold of
the tooth while it does not break it. The
art Of extraction, filling and supplying
teeth is another vocation which calls forth
only good men, practical men. Among
the resident dentists is
DIR. c. ID. II. FORT.
This clever, dark -mustached, simon pure
Engishman is a man who fears not com
petition in the practice Of dentistry. He
Is the oldest resident dentist in the place,
having resided here since 1879, and has
the confidence of every man and woman
in town. Willing, ready and at all times
accommodating, he is one of the most ge-
NAL of men He has both the degree of
NJ D. aud D. D. s., and is well equipped
for every kind of delicate work. The first
degree he received at the Baltimore Col
lege Of Physicians and Surgeons, which
institution is one of the best in America.
Iae diploma for the practice of dental
surgery was won at the Baltimore Dental
College, another one of like reputation.
Having received his education he practiced
in the city of Vicksburg, Miss, and was
building up handsome practice when the
climate became intolerable and he was
forced to retire to Virginia, where for
some time he built himself up in his call
ing Finally, being attracted by the
growth of oxford, he resolved to cast his
lot with her people, and, as before stated,
he came here in 70. He has since that
time practiced among the first people of
the county and IS at present the engaged
dentist of the Hobgood Female Seminary
DIR. j. E. WYCHE.
The first line of this sketch on that
iovial Young man must be that he is SIN
GLE. OF course it is not for us to say to
Oxford's citizens that he is a most enter
prising young man. This is known through
out the length and breadth of old Gran
Vile
Dr. Wyche is lone of the boys" He
grew up and came to his young manhood
Ia this county. Under the roof of an
humble log school house he received his
elementary training in the cold winter
days, but his ambition soon exercised its
sway and accordingly he became stu
dent in the Office of that noted dentist,
Dr. E. L. Hunter, of Enfield, where he
remained for two years. From thence he
went to the Baltimore College of Dental
Surgery, where he took two courses, grad
uating in March of 1887 At once he ven
tured out to settle down to his life's work
and after due consideration decided to
locate in oxford. He arrived at Hender-
son the night of the great fire which de-
stroyed the best portion Of Oxford, and
was informed of the disaster to his chosen
place. Was it in Wyche to give Oxford up
No; nothing daunted, he decided to go
and help build her up. So he arrived IN