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Middletown transcript., 1891-02-26

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Including the oliver Chilled Plows. Osborne
Binder and Mowers. Auburn Farm Wagons,
Buckeye Grain Drills, Stevens Farm En-
gines and Threshers, Reeves Stackers, &c,
on hand and for sale at the lowest possiDle
prices. Give us call.
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We expect to have to from present place Of bus
mess and to decrease stock of Fall and Winter
Clothing we offer the following
Discounts on our already Low Prices:
On Every Childs Suit 10 Per Cent.
On Every Overcoat, l5 Per Cent.
On Every Mans Suit IL Per Cent.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-26
Announcement
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NE bnt on our counters to-
day complete lines Of Men's Saats
cut, trimmed and made IN tile
best possible manner, at
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-12
CHAPTER TX.

rHH MANHATTAN ELEoTRo- MOTOR COMPANY.
 "Go ahead and organize your com pany," said Gilbert Ray, 1T haven't time to attend to it just now"
 He and Russell had been discussing Deering's model. Ray was sure there was money to be got out of the machine, end Russell was sure that there was
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have n5t sown, and floating the stock of railroads, which consist of half a cord oi secondhand ties and a surveyors report --they're so mixed up in business of that kind, I say, that they can't treat a really valuable commodity with proper respect. But if you people are going to sell machines, and not stock, it's all right"
 Russell guaranteed this and every thing else which he could think of that seemed to require any supporting testi- mony. He took the moral character which he had previously constructed for himself and built piazza around 1t and put on couple of bay windows and a cupola. But he said that he thought it was too late to ask him to sign any pa- pers.
 'T can't help that" said Deering. invention hasn't been the mother of necessity with me as it has with some men. If you don't like my terms I can wait till Providence raises up somebody else to develop my invention"
 If Russell had had faith that Provi- dence would raise up another invention for him to develop he might have re- sisted this demand, but as the facts stood, he had no choice but to sign. The terms of the anti-fraud condition were put down in black and white and witnessed.
 But Russell had suspicion that when Gilbert Ray began actively to direct af- fairs there would be only one command ment, namely, the eleventh.
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money to be got out of Ray, and both were satisfied.
 "of course it isn't worth while for me to spend much time on this thing at first" said Ray. After you get it go- ing so that we can work deals with it I'll step in, but the previous develop ment I'll leave in your hands,"
 But can't organize company all alone," Russell objected; "there are some sort of laws governing the pro- cess, suppose"
 ''Sure," replied Ray, you'll need a lawyer, and, of course, I'll put up for his fee. Then all you'll need will be three or four friends, and few bottles of champagne. I'll stand the cham pagne. 1 won't appear in the company at the start. You and your friends will unite in signing an application for a charter"
 But we don't want to give away the nature of this machine just yet"
 ''There isn't any need of it. Tell your friends it's a contrivance for making doughnuts. They won't inquire into it. They'll be only dummies anyway. After your company's formed they'll nominal ly hold share of stock each, par value ten dollars, but they won't put up any money. Just get some men who will be handy when you want to hold meetings. At the start they'll vote to transfer to you in consideration of the patent, etc., half the capital stock. I'll buy the other half, minus the three shares your friends hold. You and your friends can hold meetings without my being present. I'll tell you what to vote and you can tell the dummies"
 It was on this plan that the Manhat- tan Electro-Motor Company was organ ized with a capital stock of one hundred thousand dollars, which Ray said would be increased soon. Russell had no diff culty in finding three men who would lend him their names for this purpose. He was to have an office in room which was already the headquarters of several enterprises, and he chose his incorpora- tors from among the men who had desks there. Having no interest in the com pany, they would always vote right as a matter of accommodation.
 The first stockholders meeting was held in a comfortable beer saloon across the way. Three of the stockholders shook dice for the drinks while Russell outlined the nature of various proposi- tions which were favorably received, and recorded by the secretary, a young man who had been engaged to do cleri- cal work, and who held a share of stock.
 Ray had advised postponing any active operations till fall. This plan had not struck Russell favorably for he wanted to get hold of some money as quickly as possible.
 Borrow some on your stock," sug- gested Ray, when the young man vent- ured to hint that he was in need.
 "But it isn't worth any thing yet. Nobody knows whether this machine will amount to any thing"
 "Just let one or two men know quietly that I'm behind it," said Ray. "Let them hear that there's going to be big boom on it, and that it's to be worked
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up in hurry. Then go to those fellows and offer your stock as collateral for loan.'
 But don't want to lose tho stock"
 You don't have to lose it. After you've made the loan let the fellow hear that I've stepped out and that the whole thing has fallen into nothing. Let him get it quietly, like straight tip. Then have a friend of yours go round to him and pick up your paper at about five per cent. on the dollar. You pay your friend a small commission and you'll be way ahead on the transaction
 To do Russell justice he was shocked by this proposition, and he continued tC regard it as a temptation of Satan till about the middle of August, when ho got very hard up, and worked the scheme on confding gentleman named James Remington. That is to say, he negotiated the loan with the knowl. edge that probably no other way out of the difficulty would present itself ex- cept that which Ray had suggested. Not only was his conscience disturbed by this affair, but he was tormented by the fear that John Deering would hear of 1t. Deering had kept out of sight of Ray according to agreement, but he had called frequently on Russell to ask how things were getting along. The first time, he had come with paper for Russell to sign.
 It was an agreement which put their relations into the form of contract, terminableon the violation of certain obligations. Among them was pledge that no stock-jobbing operations should be carried on in connection with the en- terprise. Deering had begun to be sus- picious.
 "I wouldn't have this machine of mine used to further the designs of dis honestly" said he. If there's going to be any crooked work I shall have to put my foot on it.''
 Russell did his best to reassure Deer ing. He described his own moral char acter in terms which made up in com prehensiveness what they lacked in substantiation. Then he cautiously disclosed the secret of Rays connection with the enterprise, and said a few words about him which ought to have been saved for his obituary notice. But Deering did not seem to be impressed.
 "I don't think much of those brokers" !" said he, land his connection with this affair only makes me the more anxiods. Those fellows always want something for nothing. They've got so used to buying and selling pieces of paper and promises, and reaping wheat where they
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17S BANK STREET.
Sewer Assessments.
FRANKLIN STREET.


 HE board ot sewer commissioners of l the city of Waterbury, at a meeting held December 31, 1890, laid assessments for sewer purposes on Franklin street, as follows:
 Julia A. Granniss and Mary A. Gran, miss, $1Ss.04; Frank B. Parsons, $90.22 Mrs Nelson Parsons, $97 20; James P. Goodwin, $97.05; Margaret Jones, s972 ; Lueius P. Woodruff, $90.00 Mary E. Mcdonald, $S9.47 Nelson Cowell, $156 75; Mrs Henrietta L. Viets, $75.O0; Mrs Mar garet Carroll, $SS.s0; Henry F. Kinner ney, $75.75; Estate of Patrick Guilfoile, $74.7O; James A. Dunn, $76.12; Michael Kelly, $7S.90; Patrick Riley, $91.00; the Waterbury Clock company, $527 35 Mrs Clarissa M. Stewart, $63 99; Mrs Charles A. Warner, $s6.S5; Mrs Janette Grant, Mrs Caroline Merrill ct al, $1OS.9O; Miss Grace Trumbull, $S2.35; Edward Terrell, $37.65.
 EB- The above assessments become due and payable Jan 5, 1891, and are to be paid to Lucien F. Burpee, City Attorney, at bis office in the Platt block, corner East Main street and Phoenix avenue.
 Attest: E. G. KILDUFF,
 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-12
Board of Relief--- Notice.

Ike Board of Relief for the town of cs; s MonGop Go%mHn an1sy 1891, from g to 12 a. m. and 3 to and : to $50 p. m.; and on Mondays the 18th and 18th; and on Thursdays the Sth, 18th and Sand; and on Saturday the 24th, from 9 to 5 and to S:30 p. m., for the purpose of hearing appeals from the doings of the Assessors and to tend to all other duties belonging to said office. Soldiers, sailors, etc, who were exempt on list of last year do net need to appear, but all others claim ing such exemption must make their ap- plieat.ous. O. HAUsER,
 JOHN MAYER,
 ALBERT NoETHER,
 Board of Relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-12
WHO WILL BE TIE VIC eOR9
Everything In Readiness for the Great
 Dempsey -Fitzsimmons Fight.

Evsrything in Readiness for the Great
 Denpsev-Fitzsimmons Fight.
 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 12.-The fight be- tween Jack Dempsey and Bob Fitzsim. mons, which will take place next We'd nesday before the Olympic Club. is ex- pected to be one of the best battles seen in this country for many years. Both men have been training hard and ear- nestly for the fight, as both are well aware that it is to be the fight of theiI lives. If the Nonpareil is beaten he will have no excuse to offer, but will have to give in that he was beaten by a better man than himself. His fight with La Blanche, the Marine, has taught him a lesson about understanding his op. ponent's qualities, and he is now in the pink of condition, ready to put up great battle.
 Opinion is about evenly divided as to who will be the victor, both men having a host of supporters. Dempsey is slight favorite in the betting, and he should be, if good form counts for any, thing
 He began his pugilistic career in 1888, only seven years ago, and during that time has won 51 battles, defeating the best men in the country in his class, and some in 8 heavier class. This is a record second to none, and he we'll deserves the GlG1G O1 NOuDdrGli. HIS IdSU DaU6lG with the Marine, when he was defeated in 32 rounds, is one that he will always regret, as he treated it too lightly, and did not train for it as we'll as he might have done. Even as it was, it proved to be 8 chance blow that knocked him out, or he might. have had La Blanche's scalp dangling from his belt for the second time.
 Jack is aware that Fitzsimmons is a al& h4 hoe IosL eyes on him. He has been fighting for ten years, defeating some good men in his time. He is taller than Dempsey, has longer reach, and, if reports are true, his hitting power is something that should make him a dangerous foe with any man. The people at Bay St. Louis, where he is training, think him a won- der, and will be greatly astonished if Dempsey licks him. Jimmie Carroll, who is training him, thinks he has a world beater in Fitzsimmons, and will send his man into the ring as fit as a fiddle.
 Arthur Upham has been assisting Dempsey to get in trim, and on Wednes- day night he will have Jack McAuliffe, the light weight champion, and Denny Costigan in his corner with him. The men must weigh in five minutes before entering the ring, and if either weighs more than 154 pounds in ring costume there is likely to be hitch in the mat ter. Dempsey will weigh about 147 pounds, while Fitzsimmons cannot very easily get below 154. The fight will be wager of $2, 800 a side between the prin. cipals, the largest wager ever contended for.
 It may be stated without fear of vio- lating confidence that James J. Corbet of San Francisco will referee the fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-12
O.. U.
BY HOWARD FIELDING.

who had slain MT. Spencer. Russell ventured to suggest literature, but it ap- peared that everybody knew Shakes peare too well, and nobody knew any body else we'll enough. At this point one of the girls suggested that the society had not been organized. Rus sell was thereupon unanimously elected president, after which the girls success lively declined the office of secretary.
 In this emergency Russell was deposed from the presidency and chosen secre- tary. While he was trying to escape from that responsible post 1t was dis covered that the society had no motto.
 Five different languages were instantly proposed as the proper vehicle for the society's watchword, but it was dis coved that nobody had sufficient com
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-12
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ex-Minister MiZner has passed through Acapulco on his way to San Francisco.
 A reorganization of the sugar trust has been successfully accomplished under the laws of New Jersey.
 The Seine and other French rivers are frozen, except in mid-stream. At Epinal the mercury is four degrees below zero, Fahrenheit.
 Attorney-General Tabor of New York condemns assessment societies which issue "endowment certificates" as being against the law.
 Grand Secretary and Treasurer Debs of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen has arranged to remove to New York city and establish a labor newspaper.
 A Rome dispatch says that on the oc- casion of the Justification of Colum bus the Pope will address pastoral letter to the Bishops of Italy and America.
 MT. Lyman L. Stone, senior member of the piano and music firm of Gibbons 6 Stone, Rochester, N. Y., died yesterday afternoon, aged 52 years, of septic pneu- monia.
 It is reported in Boston that a syndi. cate is trying to buy up all the rubber in the world in the hope of recovering the losses incurred by the trade a few months ago.
 Willie Bird, lad of IS, died at Gouver- neur Hospital, New York, from the ex- cessive use of cigarettes. The cause of death was officially given as nicotine poisoning"
 Mrs. Thomas A. Hendricks, widow of the late Vice-President, will read paper before the National Council of Women, which is to be held at Washington on Feb. g.
 John F. Hewitt, an ex-soldier and c pensioner, living at Los Angeles, Cal, returned his pension certificate to Secre- tary Noble on the ground that he can make his own living
 The First Presbyterian Church at Hunt ington, Pa, is split over the question of ways and means. Subscriptions having fallen off alarmingly, it was proposed to raise the rent of pews. This was con- strued as a scheme to get rid of the poorer members, and many have left the church.
 The dwelling of John Boyer, at Big Pond, Pa., seven miles south of Elmira, N. Y., caught fire at midnight. The family escaped, but Mrs. Boyer, who res turned to the house to rescue some money and other valuables, was overcome by the heat and smoke, sank exhausted on the threshold, and burned to death in ths sight of her husband and children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-12
Waathor Indications.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-For Now England Rain: high southerly winds, shifting to westerly; colder weather by tomorrow morning
 For kastern New York; Rain, with brisk and high no,therly winds; colder.
 For Eastern PeAnsylvanla: Rain, with norther.y wlnds; falling temperature
 For New Jersey: Light rain; easterly to n rtherly winds: colder.
 For Western New York: Rain, changing to snow; coll with winds shifting to east erly.
 For Western Pennsylvania; Rain or snows with variable winds lower temperature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-12
Harmless Socialist Demonstration

LONDON, Jan. 12.-The Socialist demon stration which the London police have been experimenting for several days actu- ally occurred yesterday, but turned out to be very harmless affair. The Socialist agitators succeeded in capturing only g few hundred of the great army of unem- ployed, and the procession which arched to Hyde Park was more pitiable than formidable. There was a black fog, and as the wretched company passed along, with banners inscribed with demands for work or bread, they presented mo st forlorn appearance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-12
FOR HOLIDAY TRADE.
M- FL wAAS

Desires to give customers Meersehaum and Rriar Pipes at a reduction
 For a fine line of Cigars smoke Waas' Choice, La Radiosa and w. D, 10c. For a 5c Cigar the Top of the Heap, Try Me and Solid Rocks, Big and Little Pride or Waterbury and Victoria defy competition.
 Cigar and tobacco wholesale and retail headquarters.
 COR. GRAND AND CANAL STREETS.
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PENMANSHIP.
 Prof HOlleV

Teaches every pupil to write hns rapid business hand in . course of 10 pMvaN lessons and NO FAILURES.
 Au kinIs ef non werk oxeOutUa h NlD hfehe1t dsnwss q the aEt. 1e1 Bank e.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-06-17
B.fer. You Clean Hoa...

Long before the calendar says ft is time to begin house cleaning you should look over the magazines. papers. dis abled furniture. discarded garments and household ornaments which even twelve months accumulate so wonder fully. Be brave. and do not save an indiscrminate mass of articles against the possible needs of the seventh year of which We hear 50 much. Give away the best of the old garments and sell tue remainder to the junkman. The
 magazines and papers which you do not Intend to have bound or to utilize in your scnpbook will be eagerly read in some hospital or other institution. Even the furniture and ornaments will greatly brighten the dreary surround ii,gs of some poor family. Have the courage of your convictions in dealing with the contents of trunks and boxes. Dispense with non-essentials and sys- temstile the remainder, and your re ward win be a delightful sense of space and feeling of almost physical relief. Ladies Home Journal
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-06-17
Ae,lss of Ho, ..a Cold w.,,,.

It Is somewhat surprising that cold water and hot water should differ 50 radically in effect upon cospulent peo- pie. The former certainly favors their complaint. lt Is 6 well known fact that beer is fattening. but 1t owes such action almost entirely. If not absolutely, to the water. Here it is interesting to note the experiment of German phy- sician- For four years he drank two gallons of beer daily, and increased his weight seventy eight pounds. On stop ping the beer he lost fourteen pounds in seven days. In corpulent people the fattening effect of cold water Is always greater f it is indulged in freely with the neals or shortly after them.
 A probable explanation h that by distending the stomach and dilutinp the digestive fluids it retards digestion which process, as already said. is sel. dom, fl ever. as active as it ought to be in corpnlent subjects. Hot water, on the other hand. stimulates digestion. and at the same time promotes a freer action of the liver, kidneys and bowels. Beyond this 1t favors the elimination of waste through the pores of the skin.- Boston Herald.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-06-17
An RIrh, E.e.p, ,h. rn,L,

Say. skinny" said one newsboy to another Saturday morning. did yer see Saryf"
 Skinny" was about the only one of his kind who got into the theafer and saw Bernhardt. and he felt his oats. So he answered shortly, Yep"
 What did yer think uv herr and half dozen newsboys crowded around him to hear his opinion.
 Well, said skinny" slowly, "wen t comes ter bowin' an pc;nfin' an actin, she's out CT sight, bat as fer talkin wy. she ain't in it, see7 My baby brudder's only ten months old an l kin understan more he says than wat she did."- ."-Rochester Democrat.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-06-17
Prod, and cemps,l,is.-
This Is a travelling mans story.

a
 used to have an old German GUS. toner up in Minuesota He kept lit- tie country store where he traded calico aud sugar and tinware for eggs and poultry. His little cross roads place was twenty miles from the railroad, among settlement of Germans | used to drive out there about three times year and sell him n nice little bin uf goods
 When l got pretty well acquainted with the old man found that he had the most rudimentary idea of accounts. and his method of getting X selling price on hardware tny iinel was sin. pllelty itself. He just took the cost. whatever it might be. and multiplied it by two or coura 1 was at good deal of expense in sailing to him. and l fixed Gy price accordingly.
 We'll. one time went out and the old man would have nothing to do with me. My name was Dennis didn't want to talk at all l ioafed around and finally found out what Was the matter Another hardware man had been out there and had made him prices about twenty-five per cent less than mine Then just sat down and showed the old man how a paddock that he had paid me four dollars for had been sold him by the other fellow for three dollars My dozen padlocks cost him four dollars Hs multiplied that by two. sold them for eight dollars and made four The other man's cost hin three dollars; he then sold them for six dollars and made three dollars Clear gain by trading .ith me-oue dollar dozen on those padlocks and 50 on through the bill The old man saw 1t plain as day and stuck right 10 me after that Chicago News
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-06-17
pef..al.x n,. p,rr,,r.

A gentleman who is fond of makins friends with children attempted ons day in horse ear to become acquaint ed with child who sat next to him The little one wore 8 crimson plush cloak and had long yellow curls; SC the gentleman began with confidence
 How do you do. little girlf"
 I'm not little girl" was the shy reply.
 ''oh. aren't youi We'll, then, how do you do, little boyf'
 I'm not little boy" cams the un- expected answer.
 ''indeedl Who are you. thenr
 I'm my papas little man" ssid the small stranger. with dignity. Boston Transcript