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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
BUILDING IN WATER
The Uncertainty of the Copper Market Has q Bad Effect.

The Uncertainty Of the copper
 Market Has Bad Effect.
 A correspondent of the Connecticut Real Estate Record, in reply to an in- quiry as to the amount of building done in Waterbury during the year 1888, says that it was than less.in 1887 by nearly if not quite S100,000 The writer says: "This condition of affairs has been brought about largely by the high price of copper. The French syndicate forced the price up from 12 to IS cents something over a year ago. Our manufactures have been buying from hand to mouth, as it were, and selling their product in the same way. It is believed that this has re- for the past year at least % per cent. This has delayed much contemplated work by our mills. and has given some what unsettled feeling to oil contem- plating building. Since writing you a year ago the differences between journey men and boss masons have been settled, the JOurneymen masOns conceding 10 hours as days work. This is a move | in the right direction, and it's effect on the building trade will be sure to be felt the coming year. Some of the most | important buildings erected during 1SSS are the Masonic temple, St Patrick's hall Platt's block, Eltons block and St Ann's church. It is perhaps too early to form any definite estimate as to the amount o1 building for 1889, but we think the out look is hopeful
 The building record of 1887, according to the correspondent estimates, was 250 buildings, to cost S.00,000 This would make the total for 1888 about 200 buildings, and the estimated cost $500 ,000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
SIGN YOUR NAME.
\ Petition to be Presented to
 GnnaIal \ SSnnl hlN

A Petition to be Presented to the
 General Assembly.
 The following petition is to be circu- lated for the signatures of all favorable to the bill praying for union depot in Waterbury:
 To the Honorable the General Assembly of the state of Connecticut, Holding It's January Ses- sion 1889:
 The petition of the subscribers hereto respectfully represents that they are in habitantis and taxpayers of Waterbury that the convenience of public travel requires that there should be union railroad depot in Waterbury; that the expense of constructing such depot and making the necessary alterations for that purpose will be inconsiderable com pared with the advantages obtained They pray that you will pass the resolu- tion presented to you.providing for such depot.
 Waterbury, January 1, 1SS9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.

Only Eighteen Girls Sent From Waterbury Since the School Opened.
 The eighteenth and nineteenth annual reports of the board of directors of the industrial school made to the present legislature show remarkable degree of prosperity. Since its organization in January, 1870, 7S9 girls have been re ceived, S99 discharged, and of these 322 were returned, 577 remained out. Mid dletown has sent only 21 to the school since 1870, Hartford and New Haven furnished the principal supply to date Hartford 132. New Haven 127, Bridge port 37, Norwich 26, Waterbury 15, New London 10, New Britain 20, Meriden 1S The country towns make up the balance of the supply. Only 20 towns have com mitted girls to the school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
Father McCarten Dead.

Rev Father James McCarten, pastor of St Roses church in NewtOwn, died at noon yesterday. The deceased was en- ployed by Sargent & Go, of New Haven, for years before he studied for and was admitted to the ministry.
 Father McCarten's health had been poor for year or two, but he had been able to perform his priestly duties until near the last. His death was caused by heart disease. He was born in Ireland and came to New Haven when quite young. He was ordained to the priest hood about twenty-five years ago, and went from New Haven to his first parish in Colchester, this state. He remained in Colchester about ten years. For the last fifteen years he has been in Newtown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
''Casper the Yod1er. ,.


 Since Manager F. F. Proctor took a hand m the management of Casper the Yodler some two seasons since, the for tunes of Charles T. Ellis have risen stead lily, until now he is in the foremost rank of male singers and comedians. But good management alone could not suc- ceed without talent in the star to help it, to be sure. That MT Ellis is possessed of wonderful merit there is no doubt and those who have seen him in his captiva- ting play rank him as a second Joe Elm | met.-N. Y. Sun. At the opera house this evening.
 ssStarIight.', Miss Jarbeau, who will be seen at the opera house Thursday evening, has nc competitor who can approach her in her l special field and her power to amuse is 1 limitless. Sprightly, handsome and graceful, she wins her way at once. She sings as only trained comic opera prima donna can, dances bewitchingly and acts both vivaciously and artistically while her limitations of Theo are highly enjoyable. Miss Jarbeau will appear in Starlight" in which merry musica comedy she scored such a pronounced hit, and her pair of frisky kids will ac company her.
 l '|As You Like It.'' l Shakespeare has not written nor, delightful comedy than "As You Lik, It, and it is doubtful whether there ha been in the history of it's successive pro ductions a personality that fitted so ad mirably into its romantic and impossible situations as that of Miss Wainwright It is impossible to judge Miss Vain wright's histrionism from accepted standards, because it is impossible tt separate the woman from the actress Like all of MT James, performance Or lando was presented with rare finish ant a perfect conception of all the possibil ities of the role. The entire cast was ex cellent. MT Backus' Touchstone deserve mention. At the opera house Saturday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
Arch bishop Croke Speaks Plainly

DUBLIN, Jan 15.-Arcbishop Crolle has donated fifty pounds to the fund for re- lief of convicted tenants. In his letter accompanying the donation he says "There is no other land, savage or civilized were such scandalous and un- christianlike scenes could be enacted without a fierce contest and even blood shed. The sending of crown forces to demolish the dwellings of the poor for the benefit of the pampered few is a crime that cries to heaven for venge- aOcp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
New Haven News CheStnuts,

4 Waterbury joker recently chloro- formed kitten and put the body in the middle of a loaf of bread. He sent the sandwich to friend, who promptly sent it to another. The sandwich will cir culate until the board of health inter feres.
 Thomas Riley of Waterbury bought a lot of insect powder and swallowed it the other day. Physicians pumped him out and did other things which saved his life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
THE SUPERIOR COURT.

Decision in Two Important Cases
 Handed Down.
 Judge Andrews of the superior court has handed down his decision in the we'll known case of the Union Hardware company vs Plume & Atwood, an action to recover a balance due upon a book account, awarding the plaintiffs S2, 800 and all costs with the exception of $25.
 The case of Allmann vs Boyle, which involved the title to piece of land on River street, was decided for the plain tiff, who demurred to the defendants second defense
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15

Counsel Applies for an Order Against
 The ANOrceSter Times

The Worcester Times.
 LONDON, Jan 15.-The Parnell commits sion resumed its sittings to-day. Sir Charles Russell, counsel for the Parnell- ites,.applied for an order against the Worcester Times for certain comments made upon the commission. Presiding Justice Hannen said he regretted the re- peated applications of this character. He appealed to counsel to use their influence to prevent such statements as it was charged the Worcester Times had pub- lished The court, he said, would decide Sir Charles application later. MT William O'Brien appeared before the commission under citation. He stated that he accepted the responsibility for the article in United Ireland for which he was summoned, but denied that he intended any disrespect to the court and disclaimed imputing that the judges were not doing their duty. The court reserved a judgment in the mat ter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
A ChallenpC.

I do hereby challenge H. M. Heating his style of wrestling for any part of S10( to take place at 56 Canal street two weeks from signing articles. 1 would take pleasure in seeing MT Heating on next Tuesday evening at the above named place to make arrangements.
 ANDREW A. MCCORMICK. Waterbury, January b.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
Three Girls Killed.

NEW YORK, Jan 15.-Three girls lost their lives in a fire in the factory of the Patent Cigar Co on 5th street this morn ing. Several others are badly burned and the fremen had hard work to rescue more than 60 in the building
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15

Miss Nellie Cough Ian, aged 2S years, died this morning at the home of her parents on South River street. The flu neral will take place from the family residence to St Patrick's church at D, m. Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
Arrested on SuSpicfOn.

The Bridgeport police have arrested a man named Smith for complicity in the Milford burglaries. He pawned a lot of goods which were identified by Mrs Pur- cell of Milford as her property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 January Session, 1889.


 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
 resentatives in General Assembly convened:
 Sec 1.-Whenever personal injury is caused to a workman: CD By reason of any defect in the condition of the way works, machinery or plant connected with or used in the business of the en- ployer; @ by reason of the negligence of the employer or of any fellow work man in the service of the employer while in the exercise of his duties, the work man, or in case of his death, the legal representatives of the workman, shall be entitled to just damages to be recovered in a proper action on the case.
 Sec 2.-A workman shall not be en- titled to recover damages in any case where by his own negligence he has con- tributed to produce the injury.
 Sec ;}.-Every employer shall have an insurable interest in the life, limbs and members of his workmen for which he may be held responsible in damages. and may procure insurance thereof. Sec 4.-No contract of service here after made shall contain any stipulation under the provisions of this act Sec 5.-The expression employer in this act includes a body of persons cor porate or incorporate. The expression workman does not include farm labor CT or domestic or menial servant. Sec 6.-The provisions of this act shall apply to all contracts of service whether entered into before or after the passage of this act.
 The bill contains some of the pro- visions of the English employers liability act. That act, however, was formed wholly in the interest of the employer | A bill similar to this, except in relation | to the provision for insurance and eX. C eDtjngfarm laborers and menial servants has been passed in a number of the other states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15

Waterbury Medical Institute, 52 Bank street, electric and magnetic treatments.
 Florida oranges and lemons and mal- aga grapes very fine at Ladd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-15
FOR wORKINGMEN.

An Important Measure to Be Intro
 duced for the Consideration of the
 General Assembly by Representa-
 tive O'Neiu.
 Mr O'Neill has prepared an act regu- lating the liability of employers to work men for inj uries suffered in the service of the employer. Below we publish the text of the act. This is very impor- tant piece of legislation both for manu- lecturers and their employees.
 The bill seems to very carefully pro tect the manufacturer against making compensation to an employe for injuries brought upon himself by his own care lessness. It also provides that the en- ployer shall have an insurable interest in his employe for the amount of damage which the employer may be compelled to pay. This bill is modelled somewhat after an act passed by the general assem- ply three or four years ago, which sub- jected railroads to the payment of dam ages inflicted on lands and buildings ad- joining their roads in cases of pure accl- | dent. The railroads claimed that this law compelling them to pay when there was no negligence on their part was wrong but the supreme court of Connecticut in two cases held otherwise. The rule of law at present in ioiNN III NoiiiiSSelSuo 10 eiis1o eiiS IA
 not obliged to pay workman for in jury happening in consequence of the negligence of a fellow workman. The civil law compelled the employer to pay damages in this class of cases. The | English common law changed the rule | of civil law in this regard. The more modern decisions, however, are making distinction which is substantially this; That if the injury happens in conse- quence of the negligence of a fellow servant who is of superior grade to | that of the person injured, then the courts are now pretty uniformly hold ing that the negligence of the superior workman is the negligence of the master and so hold the master responsible. MT Powderly made recommendation the other day that such a bill as this substantially ought to be passed by the | legislatures of the different states. This bill will probably be of as much impOr- tance to the manufacturers and their en-
 ployes as any bill which will come be-
 fore the general assembly. The bill
 very lngeniOusly excludes farm labOrers and menial servants from it's provision.
 It is said that the labor organizations of the state to some extent will petition the | legislature in aid of the bill, which reads as follows, and it is very probable that | the manufacturers to some extent will
 remOnstrate against the passage of the | bill:
The Washington critic., 1889-05-02
Loyal Legion officers Elected.

AT the United Service Club last even
ing the District commandcry of the mil
itary order of the Loyal Legion OF the
United States held its annual meeting
General b. G. Card, U. s. A., late chan
cellor. presided. After reading the an
nual repor, of the commandcry the fol
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Commander, Brigadicr- Gen.
eral Charles +. Henderson, T. s. ", re.
elected; senior vice-commandcr, Com,
modorc John G.. Walker, U. $. N;
junior vicc-commander, Captain s. S.
Burdctt, L. $. "; recorder, Major w.
II. Huxford, U. S. A., reelected; regis
trar. Brigadier. General G. G.. Sawtcllc,
U. ). A.; treasurer, Major NJ. $. Hop.
kins, T. S. "; chancellor Major Thco,
dorc Schwan, U. S. A. chaplain, Cap.
lain G. NJ Pyne, L. S. A.; council,
Colonel C. G., Mott, L. S. "; Medical
Inspector Van Rcypcn, L. $. N; Brig
adicr-Gcneral Ellis Spear U. S. ";
Major III. b. Lowry, L. $. NJ c., aud
Captain William Howard, L. S. V.
After the election collation. was
served
The Washington critic., 1889-05-02
DEMNANT DAY.
II TOMORROW
Il u AT THE
BOSTON DRY GOODS House.

We shall Offer the following extraordinary
Remnant bargains:
BOYS SUITs-o Boys Neat Striped Cheviot
suits, sizes TO II years. Bargains.
Reduced, or Remnant Price.
II Boys All wool Mixed Cheviot suits sizes
Z &, 10. IL and II years.
Reduced, or Remnant Price. .,,,......,,..$t
Boys Fine Atwood Plaid Chevlot Suits
sizes Z, y, H. 10 and II years
Reduced, or Remnant Price.
Boys Corduroy Kilt Suits, vest front
durable cloth, q, 3and years.
Reduced. or Remnant Price. $3.50
2Boys' Neat Checked Cheviot Kilt Suits,
vest front, trimmed with brass buttons, sizes
. and years
70 Boys Navy Blue Percalc Shirt Waists.
slightly faded, sizes to 10 years
Reduced. or Remnant Price. zoe
LOT about Is pieces of Boys odd" Pants,
Reduced, or Remnant Northumberland
Third ilOor.)
EXTRAORDINARY REMNANT BARGAIN
IN MISSES WALKING JACKETS Having
only one or two of each of these particular
styles, we have concluded to let them go at
greatly reduced prices.
Misses Atwood Jackets, stylish shape,
bell sleeves, and vest front. Blue and Brown
size IL years.
Reduced, or Remnant Price. $3.50
Misses Atwood Mahogany Cloth Jacket,
bound with black braid Size 10.
Reduced, or Remnant Price,. $3.50
4 Misses handsomely Atwood
Cloth Jackets Navy Blue sze, "a and 49,
Reduced. or Remnant Price. .'''9 Al
dIhirl noorl
MISSES SJIITS-Thesc are exoellent voi.
ues N Won wear any Of thr sizes
Misses' brown nil-wooi Shit wall tnnde
and neatly trimmed with brown cashmere.
Size II years; half price.
. Misses, all.wn"I uhaiiic SHIFTS handsomeiy
trimmed with velvet. Sizes s" ie and ii years
lIaif nrice ' -
pcdurcd or Remnant price q
1 Misses Cardinal nll.wooI Flnnncl Comb,
nation Tennis shit Size IA wears. Almost
haif nrirc '''
Redbced V ar Remnant nrice 9,
Misses Navy Blue ali wool shit braided
in white. styiishly made with NUT sleeves
Size ia ycars
Reduced ar Remnant nrice a.
/ Misses EmnIre Green Rroadcloth Snit
trimmed with Hack braid. pinked drapery
and nlock crochct butfons Si1c III ynors
An elegant suit, '"'''"'' S'"' ~ ''"'''
Rodnced or Remnont Price sio
rrh;pJ ,iooy1 ''''"'"' '''''''''S"
lace ApTMENT- lots silk Gron,
dino Tciijngs with ccinrod satin strined hnr
Jor. Coinrs Cream and Rinck ''P0N w.
Reduced o,. No ,nnnt pr,cn fo,c
s.Inch Riack Escnrial Lace rcduceI to ~
tp!Jncl RIack Escnrial Incc rsdnced 10 J,c
Two Widths III Cream Oriental Lace mai.
form In imitation nj Point do Gene rcdnce1
10 iaic. per ward Wv No'
DREssING SHcOUES REDUCED Of
nxceI,ent sty,cs az tbo red,,ceJ mr,cr ~ 7nc
~ ~ ~ \, .I.,N
The Washington critic., 1889-05-02

AZ the recent centennial celebration at
Georgetown College, Mr.. Il. Francis Riggs
raid that he would give the college $40, 900
to construct an adequate library for the re-
ccption Of the valuable collection of rare
Locks owned by the college. Plans were
prepared by Architect pelz according to
Mr.. Riggs wishes, and II has been found
that II these plans are carried out the cost
will far exceed the original sum. Mr.. Riggs
has decided that the plans must not be
modified, and has signifcd his intention to
contribute sum sufficient to insure their
being carried out In entirety. The library
will occupy the entire upper portion OF the
south pavilion at the college, and will have
a capacity Of 10000 volunics.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-02
southern Manuraoturers Organizing.

The Southern Manufacturers Associ-
alton organized yesterday, with head
quarters at Augusta. They elected II.
II. Hickman president and five vice
presidents. Representatives from all the
cotton States were present. Resolutions
were passed to memorabilia the Govern
ment to subsidizc ships TO South Amcri-
can and Mexican ports, also pledging
the manufacturers to pay ten cents per
hundred pounds more for cotton balcd
in cotton bagging than for cotton baled
in ju,c bagging. The secretary of the
association is to keep all obtainablc in
formation about Southern mills, the
number of mills, spindles and looms, the
yearly output, etc.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-02
CITY AND SUBURBAN.

Friendship Lodge OF Good Templars
initiated twenty members last night.
The Marion Rifles give hop tonight,
to which 500 invitations have been issued.
The ninth anniversary of the Salvation
Army was celebrated at the army barracks
last night with banquet aud speeches.
The Signal Office meteorological sum
mary shows that II rained on eighteen days
in April. The total rainfall for April was
9.i3 inches.
Richard Lydnan was last night locked
up at the Eighth Precinct Station upon a
warrant sworn out by his wife charging
him with threats.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-02
TO THE MUSIC OF FIFE AND DRUM.
Our Soldier boys Back From Their
Centennial Trim.

Our Soldier BOYS Back From Their
Centennial Trip.
The last company of Washington
troops taking part in the centennial Ger
emonics at New York marched up the
avenue this morning Most of the or.
CARNATIONS returned yesterday, among
them the Corcoran Cadets, Union Vet
Grams and Postolllce Guards. The Wash
ington Light Infantry were the first to
get back and trampcd up to their
armory yesterday morning before most
Washington people were ont of bed.
Colonel Moore was enthusiastic in his
remarks on the parade in New York.
and was much gratificd at the reception
the troops received Last evening at s
o'clock the Columbia Rifles of George
town arrived. On the same train were
q number of companies from the West.
They stopped for half an hour in the
city, and some Of the soldier boys took
II brief stroll on the Avenue.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-02
A Church's Trustees.

The annual business meeting of the
members of All Souls Church was
held Tuesday night in the lecture room
of the church. After the pastors re.
port had been read and approved, Gen.
oral Greedy, Professor Fay and Mr..
Charles W. Hill were unanimously
chosen trust, cs for three years, the re.
firing members declining TO serve
longer. The secretary and treasurer
were re elected.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-02
HOME AGAIN,
The Presidential Parties Return From
Their Centennial Celebration.


Their Centennial Celebration.
At 1915 o'clock last night the Prcsi.
dental train. with Mr.. Harrison, his
Cabinet and n score of correspondents
on board, pulled into the Baltimore and
Potomac Station. II left Jersey City at
) o'clock in the afternoon, and the
journey was quick and pleasant But
few people were at the depot TO get n
farewell glimpse of the President just
after leaving Philadelphia supper was
served in the dining car Continental,
and after the President and his party
had been satisfied the car was given up
to the correspondents, who partook Of a
splendid dinner, aud did not finish
until the arrival of the train In this city.
During the banquet speeches were
made by Secretaries Proctor and Rusk
and Postmaster. General Wanamakcr.
The latter said that he was quite sure If
he had not gone in the dry goods bust.
ness he would have been newspaper
man, and promised that the sickly
green stamp should be changed to q
vivid red, If the correspondents said so.
AT all of the stations along the road
large crowds assembled and chcered
the train as il rushed by.
Upon the arrival in Washington the
President Immediately entered his car
riagc and was driven to the White
House where DR. Scott and Mrs. Scott
Lord were awaiting him. Nearly all
the ladies who accompanied the party
TO New York remained in the city.
Mrs. Harrison aud Mrs. Mckee were
given dinner last evening by Mrs.
Whitclaw Reid, and on Friday Mr..
Elliott f. Shepard will entertain them.
Mrs. Harrison will be the guest of Mrs.
Morton during her stay in New York.
Secretary Noble remained in the city to
attend the Spanish American banquet.
and Secretary Tracy and Attorney Gen
cral Miller will attend the banquet TO
the Justices of the Supreme Court.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-02
Cur NANDri,,
WO1 1th ~. n. ~.
Extra Good bargains in White Dress
f,upda.

Mr.. W. D. Clark, the senior partner OF the
popular dry.goods establishment of Mcssrs.
". d Clark 4 Co., at Sii Market Space and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. has Just re.
turned from New York, where he has been
Toy several days taking IN mo centennial and
iian OF Gotham. llo was standing In his
store near the door this morning when he ac-
cOstcd THE CmrIC by saying he was Just back
pleasure In purchasing some extra good bar
gains In white Dress Goods. 4 great lob lot,
which he purchased simply because they were
seasonahlc and desirable, and at greatly re-.
duced prices. They principally consist of
India Linens, beautiful rigucs, handsome
Plaid, white Niuslins, &C., &c. The ladies are
invited to call at once and examine these
exquisite and soasonabC textures. The
prices will astonlsh you: they are so low.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-02

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. II
eOOthes the child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie, aud II Is the best