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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
KEEP OFF THE TRACK.
A SimOnsVille Ctrpet Weaver Strucl
 and Killed on the Naugatuck.

SimOnsville Carpet Weaver Struck
 and Killed on the Naugatuck.
 John Vervier, carpet weaver, who lived in Simonsville, was struck and in- stantly killed by the Watertown special on the Naugatuck road at 5:15 o'clock, yesterday afternoon. The train was making its daily afternoon run to Naugatuck.
 As the train approached the overhead bridge of the Meriden road about a mile from the city, Engineer Shepard observed a man with bag on his back walking between the tracks. There is a curve at this point and the engineer did not S. him until within about 100 feet or him. He whistled and applied the air brakes, but it was too late. The un- fortunate man was ground under the wheels.
 The train was stopped and the man. gled remains placed on a stretcher and taken back to the baggage room.
 Dr North, the medical examiner, gave the usual verdict and the remains were turned over to Undertaken Hunt. No one could identify the man at Hunts mOrgue. The bag that he carried was filled with carpet rags and it is sup posed that he was carpet weaver.
 This morning the remains were identi- fled as those of John Vervier, forty years of age, who lived in Simonsville. He leaves a wife and family. The flu neral will be held at 2:30 at Memorial hall. Burial at Riverside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
NAueA1uck AND McINlrY.
Doings of Day in the Valley Below
 This City.

Doings of a Day in the Valley Below
 This City.
 NAUGATUCK, Dec 16..-The ladies of the Episcopal church advertises to be ready at 5:30 p. nl. to day, to furnish all who come, with first class turkey SUD- per. The sale of fancy articles will commence at o'clock. A large attend auce is anticipated.
 Leonard Dove has sold out his fish market on Main street, to the Nauga- tuck fish company, whoever they may be, we cannot say.
 We have often known of societies going to a funeral in body, bnEas near as we can learniOne of our soci4fies viIl parade to a wedding some day next week. 3G C 2I While drawing heavy roll this morn ing for a new callender in the glove shop, the hind wheel of the truck broke through the sidewalk into the old race way defferential bully soon hoisted it out.
 From the appearance of the show windows in this place, no one need go out of town for holiday goods.
 The funeral of the late John Dalton took place this morning. Jerry Dunn is rushing work on his road job near cemeteries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
He Took TnmhIa-

NEW HAVEN, Dec 16.-Yes erday a harness was stolen from the barn of a farmer in Woodbridge. The harness was traced by Officer Keenan to this city, where it was learned that it had been stolen by James Faircross, a young colored man of Westville. The officers last night went to the home of Fair cross and searched it thoroughly. They could not find the man they were look.
 ing for and left the house. When outs ide the sharp eyes of Officer Keenan saw peculiar shape shadow near the roof of the house, on the outside. Inspecting it more closely he saw that the shadow was formed by Faircross who had gone out of a window and was hanging to the roof of the house bv his hands wishing to avoid detection.
 The officers sat down and waited for him to drop, which he did in short time. He was brought to this city and for trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
Married But Not Mated.

Fred Hubbard, an employe of the Meriden Horse Railway company, met a young servant in Dr Doherty's family daughter of the doctor, and the girl fostered his delusion. He proposed marriage and they were welded at Chicopee last August. Two weeks ago Hubbard discovered the trick which had been played upon him. His wife confessed and informed him that her maiden name was Agnes Horan and that her friends lived in New Haven, They quarrelled and Mrs Hubbard came to her New Haven home. Since then the wife has sued Hubbard for non- support and caused his arrest. Mrs Hubbard justifies her deception on the ground that she "liked Hubbard and wanted him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
Suit For $5,OOO.

w. w. Andross of Rockville, admin lstrator of the estate of the late Katie M. Williams, who was Killed recently by the cars at the New York & New England railroad crossing at East Hart ford, has, through his attorney, John A. Stonghton of East Hartford, sued the railroad company for S5,OOO damages for the life of Miss Williams. In the absence of any property avail able for attachment, Attorney Slough ton yesterday caused to be factorized certain bills payable to the company by corporations in Rockville, Willimantie and Manchester. Fifteen corporations were included in the list, and while the amount .factorized is not known, it is thought to be about $1 ,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
POLICE COURT.
The Cases of Meehan and Dobbins
 Postponed Until TO-MOrrow.

The Cases of Meehan and Dobbins
 Postponed Until TO-Morrow.
 John Nolan, who runs a saloon on Pemberton strict, with the license in the name of Martin Crane, was charged with keeping open last Sunday. Officer Allen testified he saw Mrs Nolan enter the saloon early Sunday morning, draw pail or pitcher of beer and pass it to a man who took it across the street. The officer testified that the woman entered the saloon from the rear. Both Mir and Mrs Nolan denied the existence of a rear entrance and the woman claimed she was drawing some foam in a glass to administer with medicine to a sick child upstairs. Judge Bradstreet im- posed a fine of $50 and costs. An appet l was taken.
 Engineer P. J. Meehan and Flagman Charles Dobbins, who were put under arrest yesterday, charged with man. slaughter were arraigned in court this morning. Both are charged with care lessness, whereby, last Saturday at Wheaton's, two freik Int trains ran into each other causing the death of Brake man George Younglove. Neither one had secured counsel and their cases were continued until tomorrow morn ing under bonds of $2, 500 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
CONLON BROS.
F irst Great Sacrifice Millinery Sale.

To close out our Millinery stock of Trimmed Hats, Fancy Feathers and Ostrich Fumes.
 Sale commences at 9 a. m., Wednesday and Thursday, 18th and 17th.
 The following prices are for the above days only to close out the stock as the room we must have for our wonderful collection of holiday goods:
 10 Car oons, Prince of Wales, fancy
 colored and Black Ostrich Fumes
 worth 59c, sale price 25c Fancy colored and Black Ostrich Fumes
 worth 75c, sale price 39c 25 Cartoons, fancy wings, silver gold
 and aigrette combinations worth 65c,
 sale price s5c Untrimmed Felt Hats for Ladies and
 Misses worth 49c, sale price 19c Fine felt English Walking hats worth
 85c, sale price 39c Childrens Felt Hats, all shapes, worth
 90c sale price 39c Trimmed silk plush crown Sailor Hats
 worth 85c, sale price 25c Trimmed felt Sailor Hats worth S5c,
 sale price 25c Trimmed Sailor Velvet Hats worth $l,
 gale price 39c Stylish Trimmed Felt Hats, all colors,
 worth S2. 75, sale price $1.25 Extra fine Velvet Hats with jet pequits
 worth $5. 50, sale price 29S. Fine quality Velvet Hats wi Prince of
 Wales P umes worth $5, sale price g 95 Trimmed Felt Bonnets from $1.25 up Extra nice silk velvet toques from S2 49up Extra nice made velvet B nnets worth $5, sale price $295 Extra fine silk velvet Bonnets from $3 p up Fine quality crape toques worth $6, sale price S2. 9S Fine quality crape Hats from, $3 25 up Grape Bonnets 3 yds long Veil $5.25 up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
The Cummings Lectures.
WORLD OF SPORTS.

A ten round prize fight took place in New Haven last night, between Charles Baxter of New York and John Dawson, of New Haven, both colored pugilists of tbe heavy weight class. Da" son won the fight.
 Sporting circles in New York and Brooklyn are agog over the great anna teur middle weight fight which takes place tonight at the Clerlnont avenue Pat Cahill and Jim Butler. Cahill has defeated Butler once but not until after the most desperate battle on record was fought. The match is for several valu- able prizes and for the middle weight championship of the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
Holiday Gifts.
Umbrellas.

25O Silk Gloria 26 inch para gon frames with fine silverine, assorted natural wood and gold plated handles at $1.OO, $1.25 and $1.39.
 200 Twilled Silk 26 and 28 inch paragon frames with silk cases and tassels, color and wear guaranted for one year, with fine natural, silver and gold trimmed wood, assorted gold plated hooks and straight handles at $1.55 $2 %, $2 50 to $5.OG each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
The Law ExemptinG Them From Tax
 atiOn is Illegal.

htlOh ls AlFShAs
 MIDDLETowN, Conn, Dec 16.-The town of Chatham has sought legal ad- vice on the question of exenpting old soldiers from taxation on $1 ,000 worth of property. A law was passed in this state some years ago exempting the sol diers from taxation on this amount of property, and as re- suit numberless small towns in the state and cities also are deprived of large amount of money. Twenty years ago the town of Chatham voted to take S200, ,000 worth of bonds of the Air Line railroad and a large num- Der of old soldiers who were present at that meeting voted to issue the bonds. The town of Chatham is now under a heavy debt and under the law is depriv- ed of nearly $7O0 which could be brought into the town treasury if the soldiers were taxed. The decision rendered by the counsel is that the law is illegal as the state has no right to come in and issue law to that effect. The matter will probably be taken to the courts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
HE PLAYED THE BANJO.
He is Now Looking for his Salary oi
 Three Dollars.

He is Now Looking for his Salary of
 Three Dollars.
 The colored speciality company which played at the opera house Monday night did not repeat the performance last night. for want of an audience. There was $6 taken in at the box office, but that was promptly returned. The banjo player who did the contortion act Mon day night did not receive the S3 rem uneration promised and he called at Sheriff Fay's office late last night. He confided his trouble to the sheriff and offered to play several selections on the banjo, which MT Fay declined with thanks. The company are booked to appear at Naugatuck tonight. Sheriff Fay has a standing offer of 10 per cent from the actor if he will go down tc that town tonight and collect the $3 At press hour the sheriff still had the matter under consideration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
Miller & Peck.
Given Away Free! JOhnsOn's American CyCIOpedia
 and Atlas of the World.

To all purchasers of the amount of $1O worth of Boots and Shoes at E. J. Finn's on or before Dec 24,will represented one of those elegant books, which are worth $6. We take this means to thank our GUS toners for their liberal patron age in the last year, hoping we will receive the same for the coming year. All our goods are Marksd in Plain Figures and at the lowest prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
TIMELY TOPICS.

A fine line of flowers and plants for Christmas decorating may be had at Dallas' greenhouse on Union street, or at his store 6S Bank street.
 Hawley, the natter and furr CT has some very elegant articles in his store suitable for Christmas gifts
 Guilford's 9Sc store is stocked with holiday goods. He has an endless variety of games.
 Reid & Hughes talk abont umbrellas to day, so make hay while the sun shines and get one for future use.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16

SOME RAISE THE OBJECTION THAT EVERY THING IS NOW SOLD AT so SMALL A MARGIN OF PROFIT THAT THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO ADVERTISE. THIS IS JUST WHY THEY SHOULD ADVERTISE. WHERE IS THE AD- VANTAGE OF SELECTING PARTICULARLY CHEAP OR OFFERING ESPECIALLY GREAT BARGAINS IF THE PEOPLE ARE NOT MADE AWARE OF THEM?-Advertiser's Gazette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT: I wish to state for the benefit of the public that I had nothing whatever to do with the lawsuit, etc, mentioned in the Sunday Herald. I also wish to state that my cousin, Patrick Hackett, has been misrepresented by the Herald.
 JAMES w. HURLEY,
 Cossett street. Waterbury, Dec 16, 1891.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
LOCAL LINES.

Boys, get your Skates at PHELAN'S Tea store.
 Christmas comes but once a year, LADD, the grocer, however, is always with us. He believes in choice goods, low prices, square dealing and promptness.
 Fred Geartz lost his dog. If you find it return to corner of East Main and North Elm streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
AMUSEM ENTS.
HOl0 OlsOn.D

The mere announcement of the con- ing of the original Swedish dialect comedy, "Ole Olson," at the opera house next Tuesday evening has already caused a very noticeable stir among local theatre goers. And it is safe to presume that when the much heralded Ole makes his appearance breathing room will be at premium. "Ole Olson'' contains much to interest and amuse that class ofpeople enjoying an evening of laughter at the theatre, the many complicated situations in which Ole finds himself furnishing a world of amusement for all. The management have gotten together Highly compe- tent company of comedians and singers, and with the aid of some new speciality features the show is materially frightened and strengthened. The piece is founded on the adventures of and the incidents, which follow in rapid succession, keep the audience in a con- tinual roar of laughter. Ben Hendricks essays the role Of Ole, which is the principal male character of the piece, and is pronounced by all who have seen him as the best Swedish dialect char acter who has ever appeared in this difficult role.
 The Cummings Lectures.
 One of these popular lectures will be given at Jacques auditorium in this city Sunday evening, December 2Oth, entitled, "Footsteps of Columbus in the Old and New Worlds" These lectures are declared to be splendid exhibitions, illustrated by pictures of rare artistic excellence and described with great eloquence. In view of the approaching celebration of the fourth centenary of America, the Columbus lecture should have special interest for the public at this time. The beautiful views shown are drawn from photographs taken on the spot by Mir Cummings, who has personally visited and covered the ground, step by step, traversed by the great navigator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
E. T. TURNER & co.

When we began to open our Holiday line of Linens, Stamped Goods, Fancy Silks Etc, we found our counter room too small to show our immense line, so we have moved the whole stock to the second floo1 where you can look it over, have plenty of room and sec the finest, best selected stock of these goods that has ever been shown in the city.
 During this week we shall make some cuts in prices to advertise the stock, and you will find 1t will pay you to visit this department.
 Stamped Linens, Plain Linens, Roman cut work, Drawn work, Doylies, Scarfs, Tray Cloths, Etc. Embroidery Silk and Fancy work articles, all kinds, 2nd floor.
 e8y- Take the Elevator
 IF. T. TURNER & co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16

President of the Royal College Dead,
 LONDON, Dec 16.-Sir James Risdon 'Bennett,M D. ex-President of the Royal College of physicians died this morning at o'clock. He was 92 years old and one of the best known physicians in Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16

Silk warp Nuns Yelling Bonnets with 3yds long Veil, $550 up Nuns Yelling Hat all shapes from $2 95 up Children's Plush Bonnets from 25c up Children's white silk Embroidered Bon nets, from 25c up Infants extra fine Embroidered Bonnets from, 39c up
 Ribbons, Ribbons, Ribbons. Special sale of satin Ribbons all shades No full piece 10 yds warranted for 17c No 4, 5, 7, full piece 10 yds warranted choice, 42c No9 12, 16, full piece 10 yds warranted choice 59c Great offering in Artificial flowers, tropical plants and Hanging Baskets
 Great offerings in Ladies, Gents, Misses and Childrens Merino and wool underwear Hosiery, Kid and Fabric Gloves.
 Attractive line of Ladies', Misses Gents lined and fur top gloves at bottom prices Holiday Bargains, Holiday Bargains. Look out for daily offerings of genuine bargains in holiday goods, space inade- quate to describe them, daily tour of in spection is essential to see and procure the real plums.
 Watch for Thursdays announcement of Friday and Saturdays bargains.
 Respectfully,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
Twelve Houses Burned.

CLEVELAND, O., Dec 16.-A report comes from VermiIlion that fire this morning destroyed twelve business houses in that place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
The. Cook and a Deck Hand Dead.

NEW YORK, Dec 16-The steam tug, Three Brothers, foundered off Liberty Island early this morning. Two of the crew, Charles Baker, cook and Charles Peterson. a deck hand, were drowned. The captain, engineer and fireman were rescued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16

NEW HAVEN Dec 15.-Sergeant Cox of the weather bureau predicts for this afternoon, evening and Thursday, fair and colder weather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
DepopuIating MiddIetown.

WOoNsoCKET, R. l., Dec 16.-The Metropolitan Wringer Co of Middle town, manufacturers of clothes wringers, with capital of $125, ,OOO, will remove it's entire works to Woonsocket, land having been purchased in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
FAIR AND COLDER.

Official Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and To-MOrrow.
 NEW YORK, Dec 16.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16
THE SOLDIERS MUST PAY.

Waterbury, Dec 16, 1891.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-03-19
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL

GEN. JoHN w. FULLER, who had a
brilliant army record, died at Toledo, O.
A STATE ticket, headed by John W..
Davis for governor, was nominated at
Providence by the democrats of Rhode
Island.
THOMAS d. HALL, of Columbus, Ind
who had held position in the United
States treasury at Washington since
1862, is dead His height was only AZ
inches.
Mrs. HANNAH CLEvELAND-KING died
at her home at lnotisco, N, Y, aged
l02 years
WILSON SCoTT died at New Salem,
Pa, in the SD year of his age. For the
last thirty-seven days of his life he had
tasted.
JuDaE LEWIS A. CROFT, the commits
sioner of the general land Office at
Washington, has resigned.
A. MINER GRIswoLD, of Texas Sift-
ing, who acquired fame by humorous
sketches signed 1.-The Fat Contributor. A"
died suddenly at Sheboygan Falls, Wis.
of apoplexy, aged SO years.
JOHN w. SrANcLIFFE, the famous ma
rine painter, died at Hartford, Conn,
aged 10 years.
FRANK !. FRAYNE, the well-known
actor, died in his rooms in Chicago very
unexpectedly of neuralgia OF the heart.
he was az years OF age.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-03-19
LATER NEWS

On the 18th W. s. Parkerson, of New
Orleans, received the following note,
purporting to come from a member of
the Malta society: You doomed man
and God Amity can't save you. We
have it sworn. Our comrades you muir
dered and we kill you and your family,
You will be poisen. The stiletto will
do for the wrest."
THE bureau of American republics
has information that overtures recently
made by the government of Canada to
the government of British Guiana for a
reciprocity treaty We're rejected by the
latter on the ground that an arrange
mcnt of this character with the United
States was preferred.
On his way to Hastings, on the nth,
Mr.. Gladstone spoke at Tunbridgc.
He said that whatever home-rule meas
ure the liberals proposed would be I'M
changed from the former one. 1t
would be compatible with English
honor and bring peace and content
ment to Ireland. ..
ii. NJ. STANLEY's body servant, the
little Zanzibar boy, was ordered out of
the California theater ut San Francisco,
on the 10th, the ignorant usher saying
no 'niggers" were allowed. He remon-
strated against such treatment and the
usher kicked him and threw him down
stairs.
THE queen of Hawaii, being upheld by
the supreme court, has announced the
following cabinet: Premier and minis
ter of foreign affairs, Samuel Parker
minister of finance, A. Ii. Wideman;
minister of the interior, c, N. Spencer,
Encouragement, w. A. Whiting.
The treasury department has decided
that moneys found to be due importers
as an excess of deposit on certain goods
shall not be paid said importers when
they are indebted to the government
on other accounts.
The decision in the Boyd-Thayer
gubernatorial contest in Nebraska has
been indefinitely postponed. 1t is
claimed that Justices Cobb and Maxwell
favor Boyd, while Norval favors Thay.
ers side.
THE first talk over the telephone be-
tween London and Paris was had on
the 18th. 1t was highly successful, the
sounds being transmitted with remark
able clearness.
A TERRIFIC mine explosion occurred
near Ashland, Pa, on the 18th, by
which two men were blown to atoms,
another fatally injured and others seri-
ously hurt.
The Italian factions in New Orleans
are mutually accusing each other of
belonging to the Mafia, and important
developneuts mug result
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-03-19
FOREIGN.

FOREIGN.
Ar meeting of the Canadian cabinet
it was decided to notify the United
States government that the Dominion
government was ready to negotiate a
reciprocity treaty.
TuE Wood paving company Of Paris
has failed for 5000, 900 francs.
Ir was reported that people at Bona
vista. Newfoundland, were starving.
owing to the failure of the shore fishery
NEARLY 100 men lost their lives on
the British coast during the recent
blizzard.
THE British ship Dryad was wrecked
off Start point, Eng, and her crew of
twcnty-four men and officers were all
lost
ADvICEs from Siam state that d ter
rible cyclone ragged at Champion and
destroyed more than 1,2OO houses.
THE influenza was still raging in Ja-
pan, and fifty or more deaths occurred
daily.
HEAVY storms have caused great
damage in many parts of Spain, and
cyclone at Plasencia, in the province of
| Cacercs. has inflicted enormous loss.
The holy synod of the Russian church
has ordered that all converted Jews
shall attend public worship once in
every week or be deemed to have re-
lapscd into Judaism.
THE Austrian census shows a popu-
lation of A., 800, 900.
THEODORE DE BEAuvrII.E, one of the
most accomplished versifers and poets
of the century died suddenly in Paris
of cerebral congestion.
THE British steamer Mirama was
wrecked near Dartmouth, Eng, and
only three seamen were saved out of all
on board.
ADvICEs from Zanzibar say that the
negroes of the Comoro islands had re-
voltcd and declared themselves free.
| The sultan of the islands has fed.
BRITISH statistics show that out of
81 900 Irish who emigrated during last
year 81 900 came to the United States
The French ship JIrere ct Socur has
been wrecked on one of the Scilly
islands and three of her crew were
drowned.
MANY people have been drowned by
an overflow of the Danube river at
| Duna foldvar.
The total number of lives lost in the
storm in England was placed at 1l5.
Cor. RoBIEs, the commander of the
Chilian government troops, was killed
in battle with the insurgents, and
during the bomburdment at Pisigui the
insurgents killed 1000 persons.
DR. LUDWIG WINDTHoRsT, the leader
of the Catholic party in the German
parliament. died in Berlin, aged IL
years.
A HURRICANE in Montreal, Can, de-
stroyed many buildings. barns and
houses. and in the country districts
great damage was done.
THE British steamer Roxboro Castle
was sunk in collision off Ushunt,
Eng, and twenty-five sailors were
drowned.
STEPHAN JorBERr, IL Paris banker,
failed for 2,0O0.O00 francs.
LIEUT.. REINIsCH, of the A, str an
army. was rejected by Baroness
Schouan and shot her through the
heart, aftcrward killing himself.
AN explosion occurred in AN arsenal
at Omdurman, Egypt, killing 100
dervishcs. The building was. wrecked
and great quantity of ammunition
was destroyed
THE steamship Aller reported at
Southampton that during her passage
from New York she passed number of
iccbergs.