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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-03

The correspondent whom the London
Grapic has sent to Chicago to "write up
that city for English readers, is not al
together pleased with the western me-
trOpolis. He objects to tall buildings
and the overhead wires, and complains
because there are no l0O0-year-old
castles standing around to invest the
abattoirs with an atmosphere of romance
and poetry. Then, too, he is much ex-
ercised because it is so difficult to tell
the social rank of the people you meet
there by their personal appearance.
While Jay Gould was entertaining the
Presbyterian ministers the other night
and ''chipping" in $4,000 to the ex
chequer of the church, there were three
special policemen on the outside guard
ing his house. There's text for SER
mon as well as food for thought.
Train RObber Perry, it is estimated,
can be sentenced for crimes the aggre-
gate of whose maximum penalties
amounts to l6l years. 1t is owing to no
desire to be flippant in treating so grave
a subject that we say there were no flies
on Perry.
All the whiskey trust officials have
been arrested charged with the violation
of the provisions of the Sherman anti
trust law.
Another plot to assassinate the car of
Russia has been unearthed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-03

Another plot to assassinate the car of
Russia has been unearthed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-03

its vice-presidents.
This report compares the pauperism
of England and Wales with that then
existing in New Y ork state as follows
Population. Paupers.
England and Wales. ). Is, 045 0C0 SS5, 900
Scotland. ............... 3,035000 1l5,2l3
Ireland. ................6 ,5O0,0OO $500
New York State. 3500,0O0 26l ,155
SIN other words says the report,
'sthe pauperism of England and Wales is
In the ratio of four and six-tenths per
cent of the whole population; in Scot
land, three and nine-tenths per cent; in
Ireland about nine tenths OF one per cent
while in the great state of New York,
which is foremost in population, extent
and resources, the ratio is seven and
four-tenths per cent; that is to say, in
proportion to population, five paupers in
New York to one in Ireland"
This very low ratio in Ireland is partly
due to the fact that Catholic church re-
lief supersedes in part the system of
the Catholic church do not count as pau
pers.
While the increase of population in
the preceding twenty years had been 81
per cent, the increase of pauperism, says
the report, "has been 706 per cent"
I'm 1897 (after four years of protec-
tion) "there was" says the report, 81
pauper to every 123 persons. In 1S41
(after eight years of free tradeO there
was" says the report, 81 to every 80
persons. In 1851 (after five years of
free trade) there was l to every "a per-
Sons, and this year (1S56) there is ! to
every IL persons. Let the same ratio
continue IL wears longer and there will
be one pauper to every five persons
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-03

Frank Watkins and Martin Cruley
were in Rutland last week on business.
The Blue Ribbon club will hold a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
FIRST SNOW STORM.
Just Enough to Make SIush in Tn

Oubl EhOuSh tO HIS City.
 The first snow storm of the season set in late last night and has continued all day. It is not an ideal fall of the beau tiful, however, but rather the kind that makes slush. From other parts of the state come reports showing that the storm is general in Connecticut In Bridgeport eight inches of snow had fallen at noon. Trains on all of the railroads are late.
 Sergeant Cox of the New Haven sig nal station says: The snow storm which has been raging was central in western Pennsylvania yesterday. It moved eastward to the coast and the center, and is now off Long Island. There is rain and some snow in the middle and north Atlantic states, and the storm is driven by northeast gales. The heaviest wind reported to-day was forty eight miles per hour off Block Island. The storm is moving north rapidly and ii will probably be fair tomorrow, and ii may clear up tonight. The tempera. ture has been nearly stationary at 80 just about right for either cold rain oI snow.
 The gale which ragged on the sound since midnight was the most severe oi the winter and most of the vessels ply. ing the sound were obliged to put into safe harbors until the storm subsidies The steamer c. H. Northam of the New Haven line, managed to reach New Haven on time. She left New York al Il o'clock last night and reached hel dock about 4 o'clock. The Northam left for New York on the usual time thiI morning.
 The steamer John H. Starin of tht Starin line due in New Haven from New York at 5 o'clock this morning had no arrived at noon, but no fears for hel safety are entertained. It is supposed that the Starin has put into some harbol at the western end of the sound and vii not venture out until the gale abates Many sailing vessels are storm bound il the harbor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
NAueATuck AND VICINITY.
DoinEs of . Day in the Valley BeIov
 This Uity.

NAUGATUCK, Nov 29.-The Renehan cases, one for assault on August Nelson, a youth, and another for breach of the peace, were up before Judge Lawleus yesterday. There was no defense made and the justice fined the accused $7 and costs in each case. He took an appeal. In the excise case, which is down for today, there probably will be an ad- journment, as Justice Peck has a daughter very sick.
 Do not forget the play of "The Run away Wife" tonight. It is a fine society drama worth seeing.
 The Young Ladies Guild of St MichaeIs church have a fancy sale and supper this evening.
 Revival services will be held in the NJ. E. church on this and the next three nights this week. An evangelist will take part next week.
 Quite an extensive program is being Swedish fair. Season tickets for the having a chance on two cash prizes General admission tickets will be fifteer cents.
 Complaint has been made to the board of fire commissioners that the water company is granting the use oi fire hydrants for individual work, to the detriment of the highway and leaving the hydrant liable to be frozen in ex treme cold weather.
 James E. Sweeney, as auctioneer, sold the personal property of the late Robert Baldwin yesterday.
 Hial Stevens, who has been consider ably under the weather for some time left for Florida yesterday. He was ac companied to New York by his son Ed ward, where he will take the steamer. Mrs Abbey Sage Richardson gave hel closing lecture of the course at Nil Whittemore's last evening, the subjec
 being Robert and Elizabeth Brown ing" It has been an interesting course and was much appreciated by many O our literary people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
SACRED HEART CHURCH FAIR.
The Gold Mounted Fire Trumpet Wo
 by old Ph1nix

The Gold Mounted Fire Trumpet Won
 by old Phoenix.
 The Sacred Heart church fair in City hall last night was well patronized, con- sidering the indictment weather. The trumpet was to be given to the fire com pany having the largest number of votes, brought many there to help their favorite companies. The Brass City Hose company worked hard for the prize, and all along appeared to be a sure winner. At 10:30 the voting ceased, and the tellers and representa- tives of all interested adjourned to one of the dressing rooms, where the ballots were counted. When the result was announced the audience were taken completely by surprise. The result was as follows: Phoenix No i. 1854 votes; Brass City. No G., 1.5573 votes: Rose Hill, No 5, S71 votes; Protec tor, No i, 46 votes; Mutual, No ?, 9 votes: Monitor, No 8, 2f votes. In the Phoenix box was check for S165, which placed that company in the lead at once. The tug-of-war between the Brass City Hose company and Abrigador Athletic club teams was won by the former in two straiget pulls, the first by three and one-half inches, the second by five inches. A concert was given by the Enterprise band, which was re- ceived with much applause, Major Bill coming in for the lions share of it. This evening the drawing will take place and will be the closing exercise of the fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29

Fred A. Bartlett, editor of the Bridge port Union, was in the city thls morning on a flying business trip.
 William J. Schlegel has sold for James G. Hallas his tenement house on Cossett street, to Peter P. and Martha Carey.
 The funeral of Thomas Hogan will take place to the church of the Sacred Heart, at S:30 tomorrow morning, from his late residence on Dublin street.
 Tax Collector Griggs is much surpris. ed that delinquent military taxpayers do not take heed of the notices sent out. He wishes to save all the extra expense attached to writing writs, but many prefer to wait until the constable brings them in, when three or four more dollars are tackled on to the original bill.
 A dancing reception was given at the home of MT and Mrs Charles Miller Hillside avenue, last night, which was attended by about fifty couples. It wa; given in honor of their eldest daughter Miss Lulu. Harbison of Hartford catered and Messrs Rudolph, Faulmar and Parsons furnished music for tht occasion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
AMUSEM MENTS.
"The Midnight Special"

Aspecial car containing the scenery of "The Midnight Speciar' company came down from Winsted on the 7:30 train this morning. The company was un- able to use the greater part of it's scenery in that town last night owing to the smallness of the stage. The play will be produced at the opera house this evening.
 "A Nutmeg Match"
 None of the attractions to be launched on the theatrical sea this season set sail under more favorable conditions than do the enterprises of Jacob Lit and Thomas H. Davis. Thelr latest produc- ton, the new comedy drama, "A Nut meg Match," leaves port particularly well favored. Its success is assured, for having been given a trial presentation, it was at once received as an admirable play. Besides, it is now to be given a superior scenic production and to be in terpreted by a company of players ot exceptional ability. At the opera house tomorrow evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Tom Burns of New Britain, the ex. Chicago baseball player, says that one great trouble with the batting last season was the thick covering on the balls. As soon as ball was batted a little it got into what the players called a "punky" condition. That is, the cover got loose and would wrinkle, thus enabling the pitcher to put numerous mysterious twists on it, while the bats man was unable to hit with any effect. With a thin cover there would be plenty of batting. Burns further says that base balls should be kept in dry locker, for if they get damp they are hard to hit.
 Lefty" Marr, formerly of the Cincin- natis, is proprietor of hotel in Denver and is doing finely.
 "Buck" Ewing says that the proper thing would be to put the pitcher back into the center of the diamond.
 Presidents Reach and Soden announce that the Philadelphia and Boston clubs will play no Sunday games in '93.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
DRAFTING A REVISION.

Bill to Amend the Law Governing
 County Home Commitments.
 A bill of much interest to Catholics of the state is being drafted for presenta- tion to the incoming legislature. The substance and intent of the bill is to change the law pertaining to the plac- ing of children in the county homes, giving the parents of the child relin- quished to the care of those institutions great powers in the matter of regaining it's custody. The proposed bill is the outcome of the Josie Barry case which went to the supreme court from the su- perior court by reservation and in which the Catholic clergy took con- spicuous part. This case was decided in accordance with the existing laws, up holding the county commissioners.
 The law says that a child placed in the county home shall not be returned to it's parents until they shall have pro- vided, in the judgment of the county commissioners, a suitable home for it. Father Nihill of Bridgeport wished to place her in the St Francis orphan asy- lum at New Haven, but the statute says nothing about the return of 8 child except to it's parents, and as its parents were found unfit to care for it. the court decided against the peti tioners.
 The main object of the petitioners was to get possess!on of the Barry girl so that she might be reared in the Catholic faith of it's parents, and tn. proposed new law, will, it is understood regulate the rules of county homes SC that the Catholic children placed therein can receive instruction in the Catholic faith through being removed to Catholic institutions or by other means.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
Reid & Hughes
Five Days of Bargains.

Our immense stock of Holi, day Goods must be brought forward and put on sale in a few days, and in order to make room for them We must reduce our large stock of general Dry and Fancy Goods.
 Commencing tomorrow, Tues day morning, we shall offer re- duced prices in every depart ment and as the goods are all seasonable''you have it in your power to save lots of money. The sale will close Saturday night.
 Come and see what we are offering.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
PARISH OF ST CECILIA.
Rev Dr Martins Fondest Hopes More
 Than Re aliZed.


 Than Re aliZed.
 Rev Dr Martin conducted services for the German Catholics in the old chapel of Notre Dame on Sunday. Masses were celebrated at 9:30 and 10:30 a. m., and in the evening at 7:30 vespers were sung. The attendance at all the ser vices was large and Dr Martins antici- pations were more than realized. The parish has been established under the patronage of St Cecilia. Rev Dr Martin is taking a census of his flock and is meeting with encouragement on all sides. Tickets for the parish fair, to be held the week following Christmas, were placed on sale to-day.
 The German Catholic society held their semi-annual meeting for the election of officers, in the old chapel last night. All the old officers were reelected to serve another term of six months. Two trus- tees, Carl Martin and Herman Herrin- ger, were appointed. It was voted to purchase an organ for their chapel at a cost of about $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
TIMELY TOPICS.

Holiday goods by the carload at Ka- mak's two stores. You can save money by buying now. Goods will be stored until Christmas if desired.
 Winter caps are in order. Hawley & Co are showing a complete line in the latest styles, at lowest prices.
 Glass boxes for decorating, with direc tious for making them, at Bonner, Pres ton & Co.'S.
 The Upson Jewelry Co.'S stock includes all of this seasons novelties. You are in vited to call and see the display. If you can't see, their optician will help you.
 Six second hand sleighs wanted.
 Room to rent, with power and heat, or Grand street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
1AxEs eoINe HleHER.
The Boardsof Finance Recommends a a6
 Mill City Tax.

Mill City Tax.
 Mayor Webster presided at the meet ing of the board of finance last evening, there being present Aldermen Thomp- son, Barlow and Guernsey. The esti- mates presented by the different boards for the expenses of the coming year were all accepted, except that of the board of fire commissioners, which was reduced from $19 ,990 asked for to ST. 900. Separate items were made of the expenses for proposed new fire engine house in the north part of the city, the city's share for crossing at Bank street of the New England and the damages caused by the overflow of Great Brook. The board agreed that circumstances compelled the recommendation of a higher tax rate than that of last year. The following is the list of estimates of the expenses and resources of the city for the year beginning January 1. 1893: 1893. 1892.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
REILLY's APPEAL FROM PROBATE.

 An Interesting Case on Trial in the
 Superior Court.
 A case which promises to go down in history as a memorable battle of legal talent opened in the superior court here this morning. Judge Fenn occu- pied the bench. It is known as the Reilly appeal from probate. Christo- pher F. Downey, as administrator on the estate of the late Patrick Covle, presented bill of $10,OOO for services rendered.. The probate court approved of the bill, and an appeal was taken to the superior court. When Mir Downey took charge of the estate which consisted of property on Spring, School, East Main, Orange and Bishop streets. he found the buildings in very bad shape. At the advice of the heirs he at once made repairs, spending some $6, ,00O in improvements.
 The testimony introduced to-day was given by real estate agents Schlegel, Judd, Williams and Rice; Messrs John Shanley and Gordon B. Lawrence appraisers on the estate; E. l.. Frisbie, E. c. Lewis, Michael Donahue, c. F. Downey, the administrator, and others. Mir Downey testified to what he had done in improving the property and increasing the income from the estate He had neglected his other business tc look after the interests of the estate and had thrown his newspaper work into other hands. He claimed he could have made $1O,OO0 in the time he has been occupied in settling the estate.
 The other witnesses testified to tho increased valuation of the property. Al concurred in saying that it had increased in value from ten to fifteen thousand dollars. Michael Donahue. Bernard Reilly and other heirs testified to thei approval of the administrators worl and their desire to have him reimbursed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
Trouble With the Electric Road.

NEW HAVEN, Nov 29.-The electric railway companies in this city have run up against their first difficulty. This is the first snow storm of the season and the roads are having much difficulty in running on time. The horse railways got out their snow trucks and cleared the tracks in good shape. The electric cars are running behind time and there are necessarily many stops. The trolley pulley keeps jumping of, making no end of trouble, and the current of cleo tricity is somewhat impeded by the snow and ice on the rails and wires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
Dr O. W. 8. Frost. 177 Bank street
LOCAL LIN Els.

Try PHELAN'S 50 cent TEA. It is the best quality in the city.
 The best groceries, fruit and vegetables, and prompt and polite attention, all at LADD'S grocery.
 Special for tomorrow 1000 copies of sheet music at % a copy. R. c. FORBES, 149 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29

Sending boy on a mans errand. It's no
 use being conservative when nothing but radical measures will suffice. It's no use cutting off the finger of the hand that can't be saved; better good deal cut the hand off at once and be done with it.
 It's no use to pay $6.25 8 barrel for Flour when you can buy at Kelly's the same brands for $5. 30 if you will give his man an empty barrel. It's no use to pay 52c 100 for penny candy when yon can buy the same at Kelly's for soc.
 It's no use to buy sugar in or 10 bar
 rel lots and have it shrink on your hands when you can buy at Kelly's one barrel
 at time for the same price. It's no use to bake when you can buy such nice pies and cakes as Kelly is now manufacturing It's no use voting Hop Brook unless you can get Quassapaug, and it's no use in try ing to get Quassapaug because the towns of Waterbury, Naugatuok, Middlebury, Woodbury and Watertown say this is the only breathing place that our working class can afford to go to in summer and there is no necessity of taking this pleasure ground as long as responsible parties have agreed to furnish us with all the water we want for half the cost of this. Remember the words of David Crockett 'First be sure you are right" Ask for the Waterbury Queen Caramels, manufactured by Kelly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
MILLINERY.

Thanksgiving well nigh cleaned us out of TRIMMED HATS, but by hustlingland making an extra effort in our work rooms our stock is again beginning to assume it's usual proportions, and 8 few days will see it ss large and as varied as ever.
 Now, word to late buyers on this TRIMMED HAT question. Come in and see us now, do not wait until everyone is ordering their Christmas Hat, and everybody is rushed. Come in when you can select at leisure what you want and have any necessary or desired changes made without delay. You will find it far more satisfactory than waiting until the Holiday rush is upon us.
 I. CHASE. EXCHANGE PLACE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
Sickness Among Children.

Especially infants. is prevalent at all times, but is largely avoided by giving proper nourishment and wholesome food. The most successful and reliable is the Gail Borden "Eag,e" Brand Condensed Milk. Your grocer and druggist keep it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29

Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 To decide a bet, please state when Jackson and Corbett fought, and oblige, M. K.
 Jackson and Corbett fought before the California Athletic club on the night of May 21, 1891. The referee de- clared mo contest" after sixty-one rounds, lasting over five hours, had been fought.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
$71,OOO.OO $6S,OOO. co
Total,


 by direct taxation, 237, ,297 80 163, ,344 OO The board recommended that city tax of 26 mills on the dollar on the ratable estates within the limits of said city on the grand list of the town of Waterbury to be completed from Octo- Der next preceding. This means of course that the appropriations be made by the council in accordance with the foregoing estimates. This is not likely :o be done as the advance from IS mills last year to 26 mills this year would seem too great to be made at one time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-10-22
STATE BANK NOTES.
The Farmers Alliance Opposing q Re.
turn to Their IIsa.

The Farmers Alliance Opposing q Re-
turn to Their Use.
The New York State Farmers ALI
ance is much exercised over the Demo-
cratic proposition to repeal the prohibit
DRY 10 per cent. tax on state bank issues,
John Chamberlain, president of the Ali
ance, as representative of that organiza-
ton, has issued circular to the farmers
and laborers under the caption, "The
Peril of the Nation"
The section of the Democratic national
platform recommending that the pro-
hibitory 10 per cent. tax on state bank
issues be repealed stands, the circular
says, as danger signal for the sons of
toll to warn them that such repeal COM
prises scheme to re-establish the wild
cat fiuctuating currency of generation
ago, when the state bank notes were of
varying and uncertain value, and to the
loss of the farmer, the planter and the
laborer. The notes then were subject to
discount of 10 per cent. The circular
continues: colder men must look with
dread upon this midnight madness move
ment to repeal the state bank tax if they
will recall the condition of the currency
prior to the war, when the losses by
counterfeits, broken banks and discounts
were appalling, and when many of the
state banks were started with the pre-
conceived purpose of swindhng the CON-
inunity by irresponsible and unscrupu-
lous Wall street adventures from whose
offices the bills were issued, the nominal
location of the banks being fixed at re-
mote and obscure points difficult of &c,
cess to prevent the presentation of such
issues for redemption.