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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Canadians Advance Mos. Pork.

MONTREAL Que, April 2.-There is in
tense dissatisfaction here at the tariff
changes: The duty on pork and lard
especially have aroused deep feeling.
and already mess pork has gone up
81. so per barrel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Carpenters Work on a Now Plan.

WHITMAN, Mass, April 2.-In accord
ance with recent decision of the Car
penters' Union work commenced here
on tho plan of nine hours work for ten
hours pay. There was no objection on
the part of the contractors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02

BATH, Me-, April 2.-The shipbuild-
ers here held meeting to consider
the laborers' petition for an advance
of 25 per cent 1t was decided not to
grant the request at present. 1t is
probable it will be granted before long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Miners Join the Strike.

BERLIN, April 2.-The miners employ
ed in two OF the coal pits at Dartmund
have joined the strike. Work is pro-
ceeding quietly in the mines in the
Essen district
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Tho Disabled City of Paris.

QUEENSTOWN, April 2.-The engine
room of tho disabled steamship City of
Paris has been finally freed of water.
Quite o large hole was found in the
bottom of the steamer which was stopped
by divers and the disabled steamship
was lowed to Liverpool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Death of william ID. walcott.

UTICA, N. Y, April 2.-William D.
Walcott, President of the New York
Mills Cotton Company, died at an early
morning hour. He was born July 20,
1918. For twenty-five years he was a
trustee of Hamilton College and was ap-
pointed by President Grant visitor to
the Annapolis Naval Academy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Adm iral Rowan's Funeral.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The funeral
of Vice-Admiral Rowan took place this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. Johns
Episcopal Church. The ceremonies
were simple and unostentatious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
To be Made q Free Public Park.

WASHINGTON. April 2.-Senator Chan
dler introduced joint resolution
granting permission to the Bartholdi
Statue Association to improve the
whole of Bedloe's Island, Now York har-
Dor, and provide for the use of the
ship and control of the island shall re-
main entirely in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
The Woman Candidate Successful.

CONCORD, N. H., April 2.-There was
red hot contest over the election of
three members of the Board of Educa-
ton in this city in which the woman
sutfragists scored signal victory by
electing their champion, Mrs. Al. II.
Woodwork, who headed one of the
tickets
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Big Oner to jake Becklsy.

PTTsBuRe, Pa, April 2.-The Pitts
burg National League Club offered
First Baseman Jake Beckley the cap
taincy of the team, O salary of $4,0OD q
year and So, 900 cash to play with the
club. Beckley refused the offer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02

GLOUCESTER, Mass, April "A strike
was ordered by the masons to increase
wages from So to $3.50 per day. The
demand was conceded by the contrac
tors, who have considerable work ahead,
and the men returned to work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Found . Mans Head.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, April 2.-Thrss
boys found the body of an unknown man
in tho woods at Fresh Water Cove. The
head was found about six feet from the
body. There was bullet hole in the
skull and . revolver beneath the body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Brioklayer. Sign tor Nine Hours.

New YoRK, April "a contract has
been signed by the bricklayers and the
firms employing union mon for another
years work under the nine hour clause.
Many of the men desired an eight hour
schedule, but aoompromiss was effected
on an advance of Ave cents An hour.
This makes daily rate Of $A.06 for the
succeeding year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Must Lead Cody Lives.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2.-The will Of
the late Jermiah Loot has been proba-
ted. 1t is a peculiar document. Eighty
thousand dollars is left in trust for his
family, provided they shall live godly
lives and avoid the use Of tobacco and
liquors in any form, including cider.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
THE NEW STORE
3 b b

AT THE OPENING of our pala-
tial store last week we were SO or wd-
ed with customers that it was impos-
sible for all to receive proper attention,
but we hive now added to our staff OF
assistants, and trust that in future all
will receive attention without unne.
cessary delay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Elizabeth, N. j., Bricklayers Out.

ELIZABETH. N. j., April 2.-The brick
layers and masons of this city made a
demand for an increase of pay to the ex-
refused by the bosses, and the men
struck. The strike is general, and work
on oil new buildings has been stopped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
We Make a Speciality Of the
Handkerchief Department

and carry as good line as can be found
in the state.
so doz. Corsets Soc each, good value at
SOC.
Ladies' Cotton Underwear, comprising
Chemists, Drawers, Night Gowns, Corset
Covers, &C., all at soc each.
Ladies' will find the small wear depart
ment complete in every detail.
s1B- The sore will be closed Mondays and
Fridays at 6 O'Clock p m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02

Troy, N: Y, April 2.-Throug bout
Northern New York and Vermont the
snow 10 deeper than at any time during
the winter. In some places 1t il IL
inehAs in depth,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
The CnDe Cod Shin Canal.

SANDWICH, Mass, April 2.-Fredrick
A. Lockwood. of Boston, contractor of
the Cape Cod Ship Canal has trans
ferred all his interest 10 Col. Thomas
L. Livermore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Another Pair for Mr., Randall.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Representative
O'Neill, of Pennsylvania has secured q
pair for his colleague, MIR. Randall, with
Thomas B. Browne, of Indiana. During
the entire session Mr.. Randall has been
paired with Mr.. WILDER. of New York,
who died in Oswego.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Murdered Eight Women.

VIENNA, April IA man was hanged
at Szegedin, Hungary, for the murder
of eight women. He exhibited the most
object cowardice on the scaffold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Toronto MasOns on Strike.

TORONTO, April 2.-One hundred stone
masons went out on strike for an ad-
vance in wages of 10 cents per hour.
A few non-union bosses have paid the
increase and their men returned to
work but the union masters declined to
nccede.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Named for Post Warden.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 2.-The Cover
nor nominated James E. Jones IS Port
Warden of New York In place Of Ed
ward Tuthill, deceased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Lathers Strike for Higher Wages.

Boston, April 2.-The $50 journey
men fathers employed in Boston and it's
vicinity struck for $50 on first quality
and So for second quality work. which
they assert were the rates paid before
the reduction of wages two years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Tho Car Taken Suddenly Ill.

LONDON, April 2.-The Telegraph's cor
respondent at St. Petersburg says the
Gear has been taken suddenly ILL.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02

BosToN, April 2.-The Senate unani
mously passed to be engrossed the bill
to consolidate the Boston & Maine and
Eastern Railroads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
A Sagacious Elephant.


A Bombay paper relates an incident
Illustrative of the sagacity Of the ele-
plant. A battering train had TO cross
the sandy bed of river which at one
time contained but shallow stream Of
water. An artilleryman who was seated
on the timbrel of one of the guns ac
cidentally fell off and would have been
run over by the wheels had not the ele-
plant, which was stationed behind the
gun, instantly, without any warning
from it's keeper, lifted up the wheel
with its trunk and kept it suspended
till the carriage had passed clear OF hiH
another Electrical Victim.
NEW York, April 2.--In the General
Sessions Court Joseph Wood was sen
fenced by. Recorder Smyth to be exc
cuted by electricity in the week begin
ming May II next. Wood is the negro
Aqueduct laborer who was convicted on
the 10th of last May of murder in the
first degree in killing Charles Rufin, a
fellow laborer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
7. F. JUDS0N.
Straight Shoes For Gentlemen

These shoes YOU can change
each day from one foot to the
other, Which prevents them
from wearing over on one side,
and consequently makes them
easy and comfortable. They
are HAND MADE of the very
best IF Fsench Calf Skin, and
mad. in | 2 = 3 t and >
widths. We have the eXclus-
i've sale of these shoes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Pianosl Organs

THOSE intending to invest II HIHl
| or ORGAN will do well 10 eonG III /
,efore purchasing, as can save you. O.
i25 to $75 on every instrument. ~
may say how can he do iti Il 10 TIN
sells direct from the manufactures anjE 4
10 large store rent to pay and oth1
Ienses attached to 4 store. I havSS
agency for the eel, bratod MAaQ1
HAMLIN Pianos and Organs, aN1
famous HAZLETON BROTHERS H.
STERLlNG'S and others, cata
mailed free. ~
r. O. FoRBEG
t. Orders for Tuning, Cloo
Repairing pronnptly attended -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
Pension for Gen. Hartranf..s Widow.

WASHINGTON. April 2.-The Senate
Committee on Pensions reported to the
Senate favorably the bill granting a
pension of 500 month to the widow
of the late General Hartranft of Penn
sylyania
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-02
jack Dempsey May Go to England.

SAN Francisco, April at is said
that Jack Dempsey is going to England
to meet Toff Wall in the Pelican Club.
He is proceeding East from Portland,
ever the Northern Pacific.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-04


CEALED PROPOSALS. WILL. BE RECEIVED AT
- the ofice of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners on Monday, June 10th. 1880. at ~
O'CLOCK a. m- fortne Improvement OF
SHERMAN
from Central ave-, TO Sanford place, in accordance
with plans and specifications on file In the Office OF
the Chief Engineer, corner Of Jersey ave. and
Mercer ST., where blank forms OF bid and agreement
OF sureties must be obtained.
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES.
About 2.c00 cubic yards Of earth excavation.
About 2D cubic yards Of rock excavation.
About 100 cubic yards OF earth filing.
About 1000 cubic yards of sand or gravel filling.
About 5,UN square yards OF stone paving.
About 5000 lineal feet Of new curb stone.
About 40 square feet of new bridge stone.
About 100 square yardsof re-paving
About eco lineal feet OF reset cub stone.
About SO square feet of reisid bridge stona.
About to liueaI feet OF cribblng.
About reset receiving basins.
About 4 manhole heads reset.
Time allowed for the completion OF the work
seventy-fi five (75) working days.
award OF the contract therefor viii be subject TO
the remonstrance OF the owners OF the property
liable to more than one-half the assessment there
Tor.
Proposals most be enclosed in scaled envelopes.
enclosed proposals for Improvement of sherman
Place" directed TO L. A. Dngan Esq Chairman OF
Committee ON streets and Sewers and handed to
for in the order OF bushes relating to sealed pro-
p0snl.
nc city official will be accepted as surety nor win
a substitution OF slreties be allowed.
The attention Of bidders Is especially called to
Section 70 Of the "New Charter Of 1889. " under the
terms VIII reof. no contract shall pc binding upon
tor have been approved by the Board of Finance.
the President or said Board having power 10 ex-
anime the proposed bondsmen under oath.
BY order OF the Board OF street and Water Com
GEORGE 7. BoUToN. Clerk.
Dated Jersey City, May 29. 1901.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-04
JERSEY City Won II.
They Defeated the Delaware
Team Bowling and
Athletics.

A pretty game of ball was put up for
seven innings on the Oakland Park
grounds yesterday, where the Whining
TONS wrestled for honors in the Atlantic
Association arena. III the last two in
nings the Jersey boys donned their bat
ting armor and rapidly accumulated
runs.
1t looked like a freeze out for the Della
ware boys. They were retired without a
run for eight innings. In the ninth they
managed to secure three runs. Fitzger-
aid pitched well. Only six safe hits were
made by the visitors aud three of these
were obtained in the last inning when he
became generous and pitched a SLOW aud
easy ball. Ills support was excellent.
The errors of the WilmingtonS were on
hard hit balls and difficult catches Doyle,
the left fielder of the Wiimington's, had
an attack Of vertigo in the fourth inning
and retired. Buckley took his place.
Jhe first crop of runs WAS gathered In
the fourth inning, when the Jersey Citys
nude two. Brady, Dooley, Van Alstine,
koussey and Murphy made safe hits, and
Dooley and Van Alstine scored. They
collected o runs Iii the cighth inning.
Van Alstine reached first on an err
ror. R0ussey hit safe, Burdock made a
sacrifice hit, Murphy hit to Lynch, VINO
tuTtW tuc pdi uuHt " CtttCu YAH
Alstine. but the ball was swept
from Corcorans' hand and, Van Alstine
scored. Fitzgerald hit snfe aud sent in
Runssey and Murphy. Fitz went in on
McGucken's safe hit. They put up an
other four in the ninth inning. Dooley
was hit by a pitched ball. Van Alstine.
made a two base hit. Roussey was given
his base On ball. the three were sent on
on Burdock's two baEgcr, and Burdock
scored on McGucken's Sacrifice bit.
The Wiiniingtons were presented with
given first on balls. Lynch sent a safe
one to right. Brady helded the ball to
the home plate to arrest Keay. but the
runner scored. as he forced the ball out
OF the catcher's hands. Coogan scored
on Corcoran's sacrifice and Lynch went
home on Sullivah's scratch. nit. The
ScOre:-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-04
Notice to Contractors.


CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
y tho office OF the Board OF Street and Water
Commissioners. on Monday. June II. 1881. at ten
o'clock a. M. for the Improvement of
ELMON AVE.
from Monticello ave, west, a distance of about 700
feet west Of Bergen ave-. In accordance with speci-
neer, corner Of Jersey ave. and Mercer ST.. where
blank forms OF bidand agreement OF ~sureties must
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES.
About 500 cubic yards Of earth excavation.
About 40 cubic yards of rock excavation.
About 800 cubic yards OF earth filling,
About l,np cubic yaryts OF sand or gravel filling.
About 300 square yards OF stone paving.
About l,4UU liheal feet of new curb stone.
About l.2D square feet OF new tagging.
About lU0 square YARDS Of repaviIy,
About l,2O lineal feet of reset curb stone.
About 100 square feet of relaid bridge stone.
About " ltneal feet OF cribblns.
About ] basins reset.
About ~ nnanhole heads reset.
Time allowed for the complexion OF the work,
seventy-five ti5) working days.
the making OF the ABOVE Improvement and
award Of the contract therefor will be Subject to
the rem0nstrance OF the owners or the property
liable 10 more tnan one half the assessment there
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed envelopes.
endorsed "Proposais for the Improvement OF Bel
man OF Committee on Streets and Sewers. and
handed to the Clerk OF the Board III open meeting
when called for Ia the order OF business relating TO
no city Official viii be accepted as surety. nor viii
a substitution OF suFeties be allowed.
The attention Of bidders Is especially called to
terms whereof. no contract shall be binding upon
the city until the bondernen offered by tho contrac-
tor have, been approved BY the BOARD Of Finance.
inc the proposed bondsmen uMder oath.
BY order OF the Board OF Street and Water Com
GEORGE r. BouroN.
Dated jersey City. May q. 1880
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-04
CORPORATION Notice.

nj oTIcE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE sisT
= ,0s d Sgo Of N March srcsst an9 w applicos s,9m,s was maze &c
John Craven and snqsrs To r. the improvement OF
between Jersey ave. and Brunswick ST.. In the fol
lowing manner. including all intersectlons:-
graded to the established grade BY excavating or
filling the Same to the established grade.
10 have the present curb reset and new twenty
70 have new blues,tone tagging, four feet wide.
To have the present tagging relaid and new flag
70 have the carriage way paved with Belgian
70 have new bridgestone crosswaiks laid.
70 have the present bridgestone crosswalks re.
And all otfer WORK donc thnt may be necessary
som nrSIsitee ne for , ano rSg % ths IL su = aSoa w snd sa ana to
1885, NoT lie e co Slso Scion s's or a ass ses mem aa als d M Mi16
the Board OF Street and Water commissioners their
beneaf 10 each lot Or parceioff land, also the proba-
s tss s saia imp st ssisss%s and P s5a ss same g Is f noM oSsn fs e
public INSPECTION IN the ONCE Of the clerk Of the
D1 ans notice nc atssf IS Also Also s fss1f that S4m the foiio Wing streets
or avenues, or particular sections thereof. are in
Guided in said asSci BRlSRf na sTs
from jersey ave- to Brlnswick st.; }.
ION the west. sidel from BRIGHT st. about Is fest
north and q feet so gaitrox u.
ION the west sidel from Bright at. about 90 feet
SOUTH;
MONMOUTH ST,
from Bright st, about 100 feet north and 100 feet
south.
And that the seventh day OF July, 1890, at ten
o'clock r. M, and the meeting room of the Board OF
Street ana Water Commissioners are hereby hxel
as the time and place when and where tfie Board
of Street and Water commissioner viii meet to
hear parties interested in said application, ami NIL
Inconsistencies against the said improvement that
may be presented In writing.
BY order OF the Board of Street and Water Com
missioners.
Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-04

Atlantic Observation-Disclosures at
Oakland Park. Newark at New Haven,
Washington ut Hartford, Baltimore at
Worcester.
National League Brooklyn at New
York. Boston at Philad elphia, Chicago at
Pittsburg, Cincinnati at cleveland.
Players Le~aguc-Boston at New York,
Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Pittsburg at
Buffalo, Cleveland at Chicago.
American Observation-Disclosures at
Brooklyn, Athletics at Syracuse. Toledo
at Columbus, st. Louis at Louisville.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-04

Ladies' Friendship Clubs Closing Bowl.
The Ladies Friendship Bowling Club
had its final meeting for the season last
night on the alleys at Browns Cottage.
A goodly number were present, but few
took part in the bowling. At the close of
the exercise supper was served and the
club had a most enjoyable evening. The
absent members We're not forgotten and
their health ,-ssss drank. The members
expressed satisfaction at the successful
and jolly season that had closed and
promised that they would early renew
The merry meetings after the summer
mnntha
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-04
CORPORATION Notice.


NOTICE, IS HEREBY GIyENs THAT ON THE
made to the Board OF Street and Water Commits
sioners by Peter 1iedemann and others for the inn
BLEECKER ST.
between Central ave. and Durham ave, In the fol
lowing manner. including all intersections
1o have tne street for the full widt thereof
hillng the same TO the established grade.
70 nave new 20 inch euro set on each side thereof.
10 have the present tagging relaid and new flag
10 have the carriage way paved with stone Bel
TO have new bridge stone cross walks laid.
TO have the present bridge stone cross walks re-
And all other work done that may be necessary
to provide for. the How of the surface water, and to
complete the Improvement in a good and suDstan-
Notice IS also given that on the 2stn day of May,
1890 the commissioners or Assessment nled with
the BOARD OF street and Water Commissioner their
preiim H ny sketch t showing whaL property WI
benefit 10 each lot or parcel OF land; also the prob
ines SAID suiG impr ! sassninis and Z ps the sG same os i IS now op 5oa
to publc inspection 10 the Office OF the Clerk OF the
And notice Is also given that the following streets
OF avenues Or particular section thereof are in
from Contra lave, 60 Durham ave.
from Bleecker st. about rs feet east ana % feet
west.
ION the south sidel about 100 feet east Of Bleecker
from Bleecker st, about % feet east and rs feet
And And that the seventh day Of July, 1890, at ten
O'Clock a. M, and the meeting room of the Board
OF street and Water Commissioner are hereby
Board Of Street and Water COMMISSIONER viii
meet 70 hear parties interested in said application
ment thar may be presenter in writing.
BY order OF the board of Street ana Water Com.
GEO. I. RoUToN.
na+aa Jarsav citx MAJ 90 ,son '
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-04

~ Gay Of March, 1890. application was made to
by A. Nswbury and others for the Improvement
CLIFTON PLACE
WESCoTr AVE.
In the following manner. including all inter
10 have the street for the fun width thereof
Hing the same to the Established gra edaeaVa'ins or
10 have new 70 inch curb set on each side
TO have the present curb reset and new 70 inch
10 have the gutter on each side paved with stone
paving to a width OF 81 inches
TO have new blue stone ~hagging A feet wide laid
40 have the present ~aagging relaid and new flag
10 have the carriage way paved with Belgian
block pavement.
70 have the present bridgestone cross-walks re-
laid and new iridgestono laid where necessary.
to provide Tor the low OF the surface , Sottsss sndd
70 coniplete the Improvement in 9 good and sub
Notice IS also given that on tho sstn day Of NAV.
The the B . On stSeeS and MAs Vases & omm miss wlsn
their preliminary sketch showing what property
S Gu Ra1 to eash X ios ss q palce an q Pi a1a. also a ans p4o. a.
bio amount OF assessment, per foot OF from tage for
70 public Inspection n the onice Of the cier K Of the
Board aTd O. street e a ana s WaseT ,S So nm
Or avenues or particular seetioa thereof are IN
and
NEoCOII AVE,
for the entire length
Con the south side) from a point about 81. % feet
northwestern clifton Place to a point about tUu.63
feet northwesteriy,
sUMMTTA AVE.
from Wescott ave-, about ISL feet nor til and 60 feet
south.
And that the nth day Of July. 1890. at 10 o'clock
a. m, and the meeting room OF the Board Of Street
and Water Commissioners are hereby fixed as the
time end place when and where the Board OF Street
and Water commissioners viii meet TO hec. and
consider any objections TO said report or to tho lin
provement that may be presented In writing.
By order OF the board OF street and Water Com
misssioners.
Dated Jersey City, May ~. 1891