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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-07

The Adelaide silk mill Of Pennsylvania has
reduced the wages Of heavy grade noOon
weayers 10 per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
WORLD OF SPORTS

Mike Kelly of base ball fame, talked
thus to a reporter who interviewed him:
when l got on land yesterday had left
just thirty cents out Of the 800 took
with me, and M II at that. I've got
something to show for my dust, though.
| brought over some handkerchiefs for
George Floyd, a macintosh for Teddy
Foley and things for lots of the boys.
I've got barrel of gloves, and here ara
some nes-blackthorns and carved
bog oak. Take one. Here's a corker.
See that overcoat? How much 'spose I
paid for 1t? 1t would cost 500 here.
That cost just $40. This coat and vest
cost so. These pants just S.. Oh tell
you we've got to beat this McG'nty bill
somehow"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
TIMELY TOPICS.

'The birds are singing on every bush at
FIVE o'clock in the morning" Yes, and
John Moriarty has just composed a song
to be sung at o'clock on Christmas
morning.
Reid & Hughes are Offering the best
goods ever seen in the city for holiday
presents. 1t is almost impossible to
enumerate.
Home raised beef, poultry and yer ison
are specialties just now at Guilfoile's mar
ket. He believes in treating his custom
ers right all the time.
Conlon Brothers store is packed 1rom
floor to ceiling with beautiful line of
holiday goods Goods for the poor and
the rich, and for those who are neither
rich or poor.
Thea Nectar is the Great Atlantic &
Pacific Tea company's specially. They
have everything to be found in a first.
class store and are now supplying 1.-THE
Home Guard "
Books for everybody at E. T. Turner &
Co.'S store They are offering rare bar
gains in these goods. Consult their adj
vertisement.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT,

John Sweeney, the fagman al the
Main street crossing in Manchester, has
resigned after forty one years active
service on the New York & New Eng.
land railroad. Mr. Sweeney resigned
because he received orders to throw the
switches for all west bound trains, as
they run on the east bound track from
Vernon to Manchester, owing to the
freight blockade. To do this it would
require his being 100 feet from the
crossing when the trains passed over it.
Knowing the large number of narrow
escapes from death that occur at the
crossing weekly, he felt that he could
not faithfully perform his duty as flag.
man under these circumstances and
thought it best to resign before some
one was killed and the blame laid upon
him.
The family of John Bilson, of Rock
vile, an employee at the Rock mill, who
lives in William Rogers house on Oak
street, are worried about his disappear.
ance. He left home without breakfast
yesterday morning to go to work, but
did not go to the mill and has not beer
seen since. He has been acting queerly
of late and his family fear for the
worst.
The greenhouse of Mrs j. H. Sanford
of New Milford, was destoyed by fire
last night. Loss 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
DEAD AT NlNETY-sEvEN.
Hon Israel COe Passes Away This
Morning at 4:1O.

The Hon Israel Coe, Waterbury's
Oldest citizen, died at 4:10 o'clock this
morning at the home of his son-in-law
Israel Holmes. Mr. Coe celebrated his
ninety birthday Monday. His
death was not unexpected, he having
been gradually failing some time.
Mr. Coe was born in Goshen. Deem
bel IA, 1895. At the age of Is he went
to Winsted, where he attended the dis
trict school. In 1918 he entered the
employ of the Torrington Cotton com
panY las bookkeeper. He remained
there until 1921, when he, removed to
Waterbury, engaging in the hotel bust
ness until 1895, when he entered the
employ of Aaron Benedict as book
keeper. Mr. Benedict was engaged in
the manufacture of buttons. January
l, 1929 he purchased an interest in the
| firm of Aaron Benedict, becoming a
special partner. A new firm was
formed in 1929 under the name of
Benedict & Coe, several parties beng
| interested in the new company. The
capital stock was placed at $50, 900.
The partnership continued until 1884,
when it expired by limitation and Mr.
Coe retired. Israel Holmes proposed to
him to engage in the manufacture of
brass kettles and the proposition was
accepted. Mr. Holmes went to England
| anu cHSdSSu SApSIISHCSu S"OTk men, MI
Coe purchasing mill at Wolcottville.
The business became so profitable that
in 1941 a joint stock company was
formed called the Wolcottville Brass Co.
The capital stock was $4,000. In July,
1S43, Mr. Coe sold his stock in the com
pany and engaged with Samuel Colt,
formerly of Hartford, in conducting a
general banking business. They re-
manned in partnership for three years.
Mr. Coe afterwards engaged in the lum-
Der business, residing for a time in
Brooklyn, New York, and Bloomfield,
New Jersey. He represented Water
bury in the general assembly in 1824-25,
and the district including Wolcottville
in the senate in 1S43.
Mr. Coe leaves four children Hon
Lyman w. Coe of Torrington, Mrs Isreal
Holmes and Mrs S. II. Hubbard of this
city and Miss Addie Coe of Norwalk.
He also leaves a sister in Hiram o who is
ninety-fve years old. The remains will
be taken to Torrington for interment.
The funeral will take place there at l
o'clock to morror afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
CHESHIRE WATCH COMPANY.
The Old Stockholders Asked to Come
In Again.

The Old Stockholders Asked to Come
In Again.
AS announced in the DEMOCRAT
several days ago the Cheshire Watch
company has been purchased by syndi-
cate of creditors. The Hartford Courant
of this morning says: Considerable of
the stock is held in this city. The COM
pany was organized about seven years
ago with capitol of 5000, 900, not all of
which was subscribed. The company
began the manufacture of watches,
making principally the cheshire"
watch, an excellent timekeeper, which
found ready market.
The company afterwards made the
Hotchkiss leaf pinion movement and
placed on the market a superior high
grade watch which was we'll received
but larger manufacturers put down
their prices and the competition proved
too strong for the Connecticut company
The heavy combined competition of
larger companies, the somewhat limited
capital of the company and the neces-
sary large expenditures in experiment
ing, all combined to seriously affect the
company until about year ago it be-
came unable to continue further. The
company was then owing large sums of
money to a few stockholders who had
advanced funds to keep it going. The
works at one time employed 200 hand
with capacity for 400.
On December 2 the entire assets and
property of the company were sold at
ancCion to DIR E. T. Cornwall of
Cheshire for $50, 500, the amount of the
company's Indebtedness. DIR Cornwall
bought the property in trust for the
following creditors: George J. Capewell,
A lonzo Grammis, G. NJ. Plat, F. F.
Street, Timothy Guilford, Walter A.
Riley, L. w. Sweet and DR. E. T. Corn
wall.
1t has not yet been determined how
the property. will be finally. disposed of,
but plan of reorganization is in pros
pect. Each old stockholder in the
Cheshire Watch company has been
given the privilege of taking an interest
in the syndicate purchase in the same
proportion as the present owners of the
property, and the matter is left open
until tomorrow for decision. The plant
at Cheshire is valuable one, and the
purchase also included the patents
under which the company has operated,
twelve of which are considered to be of
much value.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYE.
A Very Pleasant Evening at the New
Buckle Shop.

A Very Pleasant Evening at the New
Buckle Shop.
The employees of the Waterbury
Buckle company held a most enjoyable
sOciable in the new addition of the fac.
tory last evening.
The addition is to the main building.
making room about 200 feet long. The
interior of this room presented 6eauti-
full appearance last night, the white
washed walls being decora ed. 1t has
always been the custom of the company
when building an addition to the works,
to allow the employees to have a sociable.
Last evening was no exception to the
rule and all enjoyed themselves. There
were 14O couples in the grand march.
Bergen's orchestra furnished the music
and Utfendale prompted. The supper
room was in the north end of the hall.
Bolster catered, covers being laid for
$50 guests, who thoroughly enjoyed the
fine spread.
On raised stage at the south end
were seated families and friends of the
stockholders who took a lively interest
in the affair. Among them were Mr.
and Mrs A. S: Chase and the Misses
Chase, Mr. and Mrs J. S. Elton, Mr. and
Mrs Earl A. Smith and the Misses
Smith, j. Richard Smith, Mrs Lucy
Smith and daughter, Mrs Archer j
Smith, Miss Cordelia Maltby, G. N.
Wayland, Ralph Smith, Robert F. and
David G. Griggs.
Within the past fifteen years the shop
has grown from dinRy little frame
building to one of the finest factories in
the city. Wages are not by any means
as good as they have been in the past.
but compare favorably with the price
of labor in most of the other factories.
The hands are satisfied, all feeling that
there is no desire to make prices lower
than the brisk competition in their line
of goods demands, no red tape or domi-
neering over the help being used, ex-
cept what is necessary for good govern
ment among the hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
No Foul PLAY,

On September 18th, James Bryan, of
New Rochelle, died, leaving a widow,
also a small fortune. His brother
Henry suspected foul play, or at least
thought he did, and had an examina-
ton made: The following is from the
New Rochelle Paragraph: "After three
months of unexplained delay and great
expense to the county DIR Lyons and
Coroner Matthews have at last proved
that James Bryan died natural death.
The blame for the autopsy belongs to
Henry Bryan, whose suspicious caused
further proceedings. The whole in
quest was cruel. 1t should never have
been begun without evidence or written
complaint" Mr. Bryan was a painter
and paper hanger, and was a nephew of
James Bryan, the mason. of West Side
hill this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Never Knew Father or Mother.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec 19.-WiIliam F.
Fitzgerald was executed shortly after
midnight this morning, for the murder
of Policeman William Freed. The
crime was committed in Youngstown,
on the night of May IA. Officer Freed
and another had been informed of a
burglary and discovered Fitzgerald on
the street with some of the plumber. In
attempting to arrest him Fitzgerald
drew a revolver and shot Freed, and
wounded the other officer. Fitzgerald
said that he sold papers on the streets of
New York when he was years old and
parents he never knew. He said that
he had been educated as an expert thief
ana was always taught that such life
was laudable.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Fires in New Britain.

Last night fire was discovered in
Dunn's restaurant in Railroad block.
The telephone exchange was damaged
and people were for some time in peril.
Occupants of the building had to escape
by the windows, the fire having cut off
egress by the stairway. All were got
out safely. The damage was 81 900,
and insurance $1,000. Earlier in the
evening the department was called out
for small fire on Kensingtou street.
The draperies in N. M. Cohens house
caught fire. The flames had been ex-
tinguished before the firemen arrived.
The damage was slight.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Cane and Pistol.

ST LOUIS, Mo, Dec 1S.-Dr Thomas
Gordon, one of the best known physi.
clans of this city, shot and badly
wounded John F. Stegge, a wealthy
wholesale and retail fish dealer, last
night. There has been ill feeling be.
tween the men for some time and their
friends had anticipated fight when
they met. AS the story goes Stegge had
sworn to thrash the doctor, whom he
accused of performing criminal opera
ton on his 10 year old daughter. Last
night they met at a prominent corner
in the city and Stegge struck Gordon.
He was about to follow up the attack
with his cane when the doctor drew his
rev Oliver and fired two shots, one of
which took effect. DR. Gordon made no
effort to escape and was locked up to
await the result of Stegge's injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Holiday Bargains in Jewelry


Bargains in ladies' and misses and chill
dren's chased solid gold rings.
Bargains in ladies' and gents solid gold
kline stone scarf pins.
Bargains in gents solid gold and rolled
plate collar and cuff buttons.
Bargains in ladies' solid gold and rolled
plate lace pins, pendants and charms.
Holiday bargains in plush, leather and
polished oak cases and albums.
Bargains in manicure and toilet plush
cases
Bargains in polished oak manicure and
Barg inns in plu h papeterie cases and
work boxes.
Bargains in jewel, handkerchief and
glove boxes.
Bargains in hand painted handkerchief
and glove sachet cases.
Bargains in plush and polished oak al
buns
Bargains in hand engraved silver COW
cred albums.
handkerchief, Handkerchit fl.
Bargains in colored hemstitched hand
kerchiefs.
Bargains in white hemstitched handker-
chiefs
Bargains in Swiss and Irish embroi-
dered handkel chiefs.
Bargains in ladies' and gentlemen's
lawn and linen initial handkerchiefs.
Bargains in gentlemen's China silk in
itial handkerchiefs
Bargains in ladies' embroidered China
silk handkerchiefs
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
NAueATucK AND VICINITY.
Doings of a Day in the Valley Below
This City.

Doings of a Day in the Valley Below
This City.
NAUGATUCK, Dec 1S.-The board of
fire commissioners met last night and
contracted with Gleason & Bailey of
Seneca Falls for a hook and ladder
truck and other apparatus, to cost $670
delivered here in sixty days. They also
voted to increase the department to 100
men, thirty five of whom should be de-
tailed on service on the hook and ladder
truck. The building committee also
met to arrange for plumbing, etc, in the
new building.
The selectmen yesterday sold the re-
pairing of about thirty roads to the
lowest bidders for the next five Years,
There is still about twenty to sell on
Thursday next.
Charles Grey found the Foresters
jewel. lost by Thomas O'Loughlin.
Waterbury amusements are being
largely advertised here for the holidays
Contractor Hotchkiss has a large
force of men on the new hos e house.
That challenge, issued by the Manga
tuck tug-of war team, TO the Winsted
team, is not likely to go unheeded
Owing to some delay in procuring al
iron band of the necessary width, the
A. .. ii. tug-of-war apparatus is still
incomplete, but when completed the
| Winsted team will be ready for bust
ness. The Norfolk team il also anxious
to get chance at Naugatuck, and al
soon as the pulling machine is finished
| the Naugatuck team will be accommo
dated. A pull between Norfolk anc
Naugatuck, to take place at the rink il
the near future would draw well.-
| Winsted Citizen.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Reid & Hughes
PICTURES.

"Besides being source of pleasure, Art
is frequently spoken of as having an elevat
ing and refining influence on the mind,
and for which reason it is considered a
proper object of public encouragement in
civilized communities "
Mezzotypes, size 14x1S in Ash frame, at
47c.
Mezzotvpe,, size 26x3O, in Ash frame, at
$1.79.
Mezzotypes, size 2G x30, in White and Gilt
and White and Silver frames, at 81. 80.
Game Panels, size 20x32, in Oak frames, at
$3.50.
Autoty pes, size 30x3G, in White and Gilt
frames, at 81. 30.
Photogravures, size 14x1G, with Standard,
at $l.33.
Water Colors, size AXIS, in White and
Gilt frames, at 81 80 and 81. 80.
Pastel Panels, size lSx26, in Silver and
Gilt Frames, at $1,9S.
Pastel Panels, size 10x2S, in White and
Gilt Frames, at SLIP.
Pastels, size 32x26, in White and Gilt
Frames, at So 10.
A fine line of Etchings, remarque proofs,
at So IS and upward.
A line of Novelties in hand painted Glass
Squares, size 12X12, in White and
Gilt and Ivory Frames.
Pastel Panels in Louis XIV Frames, from
50 SO upward.
Easels 47c, 69c, SOC, 81 48 and $1.99.
Mirrors, large and small.
Photo Frames in large variety.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
DidEHis Brother XIII Him.

WILLIMANTIC, Dec 1S.-The Daily muir
der trial was resumed this morning
John Corcoran the Is years old brother
of the murdered man testified that he
was in the Daley house the afternoon
of the murder. that Mrs Daley sent him
for whiskey and when he returned his
brother was dead. On the cross ex-
animation he became ratified. 1t is said
that the defense will claim that John
committed the murder. Mrs Corcoran,
mother of the boy also testified this
morning. An adjournment was taken
until this afternoon,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Thrown From a Wagon and Killed

NEW HAVEN, Dec fitzpatrick Muir
ply, aged 40, driver for the New Ha-
ven Ice company, was instantly killed
this morning, by being thrown from his
wagon during runaway. He was driv-
ing drwn Bridge street, when the horse
which he was driving became frighten-
ed and ran away. Murphy held on to
the relns hoping to stop the frightened
East streets, the horse turned sharply
down East street and Murphy was
thrown out. He struck on his head and
was instantly killed. He leaves wife
and five small children.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Time to Lock Him Up.

SUFFIELD, Dec 1S.-Daniel Heavy,
who was supposed to be harmlessIy in
sane, rushed into the school here yester-
day fiourishing revolver and threaten
ing to kill those present. Miss Griswold.
the teacher, succeeded in getting the
scholars and herself out of the room be-
fore any one was hurt. Heavy was
arrested and held for the next term
of the superior court under $500 bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
The Coe BIackmau Case.

New HAVEN, Dec 18.-In the civ
court tt lis morning Sidney Coe and his
wife, Emma Coe, were brought IN
for trial before Judge Pickett, on the
charge of blackmal, Coe waived ex-
animation and was bound over to the
superior court under 900 bonds to the
January term. His wife was remanded
for trial until January 18th, at which
time it is believed that she will be re-
leased on account of her having turned
states evidence.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
A Reduction in Wages.

SHELTON, Dec 18.-There is trouble
brewing among the wire drawers at the
Osborn & Cheesman company's shop
here over recent reduction of ten per
cent. There are fifteen wire drawers in
the employ of the concern and their
average pay is about So day. So far
the officials have not given any reason
Tor the cut down in wages, and the men
are very much dissatisfied.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
CONLON BROS.
Bargain Sale Friday and Saturday, IS and 10.

MatchleSs bargains in all departments of de-
holiday presents that have only 70 be seen to be
thoroushlV appreciated, especially upon learn
ing OF comparing prices Our well earned repu-
tatlon of being the leaders of pular low
prices for frst-cass merchandise will be fully
sustained.
Continuation of the Great Millinery Bargain
sale, with several special novelties added will
De sacrificed to close out The entire stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
The kerosene Can Apain.

NORWALN, Dec 1S.-Mrs Annie Roberts,
who is slightly demented, attempted to
build fire yesterday with the use of
kerosene oil. 1t is the same old story.
The house was burned to the ground and
Mrs Roberts was badly burned, but it is
thous, hit that she will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
LOCAL LINES.

25 lbs of Extra G Sugar for 81 and 23lbs
of Granulated at PHELAN'S Tea store.
Christmas comes but once year, LADD,
the grocer, however, is always with us.
He believes in choice goods, low prices,
square dealing and promptness.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Cummings Lecture.

The Brooklyn Gazette says: "Mr
Cum innings is an easy, fluent speaker,
and very eloquent at times. His lecture
was one of the greatest literary treats
of the season."
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18

We told you it was coming. If you
are not warmly clothed you should 90
at once to Epson, Singleton & Cos ard
get suited and furnished,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18

Drowned in the Connecticut River.
MIDDLETowN, Dec IS. - Michael
Wrinn OF this place was found
crowned in the Connections river, on
the Portland side, this morning,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18

Bargains IN ladies' silk chiffon embroi-
dered handker .hiefs
Bargains in ladies' and gentlemen's silk
mufflers
bargains in Gloves MIttens and HoAierv
Bargains in Bairitz, mousquetaile but
ton and lace kid gloves.
Bargains in fur topped lined kid gloves.
Bargains in gauntl-t kid gloves.
Bargains in silk mittens.
Bargains in cashmere gloves
:. Bargains in cashmere, WOOL silk and
Isle thread hose
Bargains in French flowers and OPTICAL
plants.
Holiday bargains in pictures, ease Is and
Grapes. '-"
Holiday bargains in silk, merino and all
wool underwear for ladies, gents, misses
and children.
Holiday bargains in gentlemen's and
youths cloth, flannel, cashmere. unIann-
dered and full dress shirts.
Holiday bargains in Imbrauas
bargains In ladies' and gentlemen's plo-
ria SILK umbrellas, silver and gold mounted
Bargains IN ladies' and gentlemen's sill.
yer and gold mounted twilled silk UNI
| brellas
Bargains in misses and cbildren,s nm.
brelas. "A1
Bargains in children's plush, silk and
knit headwear.
Bargains in children's plush, eiderdown
and cloth loaks
Bargains in yachting caps and tam oshan-
| ters. 0'-A'i1
Bargains in cambria and lace pillow
| shams.
Bargains in full lace bed SETS
BARGAINS in blankets, comfortables and
white spreads.
Holiday bargaing in corsets, aprons and
white muslin underwear
Bargains in wool and silk skirts
Bargains in silk and cloth dress NAT
terms pau
Bargains in table damasks, napkins,
towels and fancy table sets.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
PLUG THE KEY HOLES.
The Employees of the. POstOffice SILVER
ing and Shaking.

The Employees of the. PostOffice SILVER
ing and Shaking.
The cold weather has made itself felt
in the interior If the postoffice and to-
day the clerks are shaking as though
they had contracted the chills and
fever. The steam-heating apparatus
is not able to meet the. requirements of
the office.
In all their misery the clerks are
funny. This morning Clerks Jenkins
and Woolworth composed a song en-
titled, "The Postoffice Clerks Lament"
The words by Jenkins run as follows:
How cold | am!
How cold am!
God only knows, no cold l am"
Mr. Woolworth set the words to music
and grand chorus of busy employees
sang it for the benefit of two newspaper
men. The employees are wondering if
they will get any relief this winter.
Postmaster Doherty is hopeful that the
authorities at Washington will soon
order the office enlarged, and then there
will be plenty of heat and light.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
III. To- Udy

NEW HAVEN Dec 19.-Sergeant Cox
of the weather bureau predicts for this
afternoon, tonight and Saturday, fair
weather, with rising temperature
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
FAIR WEATHER.

Official Weather Predictions For To-Day
and TO-MOrrOw.
New YORK, Dec 19.-The following
table shows the condition of the
weather in the principal cities of the