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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
Negro Highwaymen in Norwalk.

NoRwALK, Dec 17.-As Miss Jennie Joseph, pretty young lady 21 years of age, who resides at the home of MT and Mrs Charles Holton, at Belden hill, was driving home from here last night she was attacked by two burly negroes who made desperate attempt to assault and rob her. She had reached a lonely part of what is known as the "new road' about two miles from here when two men stepped into the road in front of her horse. One of them seized the bridle while the other one pointed re- vOlver at her and demanded her money The young lady had small sum in her purse and this she handed over to the highwaymen. They were evidently angry at the small amount of booty and the man with the revolver attempted to climb into the team. He tried to take the girls watch and tore the rings from her fingers. He then attempted to as- sault her when the horse became frightened at the scuffiing in the wagon and started to run. The negro Tn the team was thrown out and the other who was holding the horse was knocked down and run over. Miss Joseph reached home in safety with the loss of her purse and rings. She was greatly frightened and somewhat bruised. The police have not yet obtained any clew to the robb IS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
THE sOUvENIR NUMBER,

The coming year will be the fortieth of Waterbury as a city. In these forty years the city has been markedly pros. porous. The town of less than 5000 in population has grown to be a thriving city of nearly 10000, fine residences adorn it's residential parts, substantial structures of brick, iron and stone line it's business streets, and it's manufac turing industries have an established reputation throughout the world.
 It is fitting that the city's past growth ising future should be made known and the DEMOCRAT has taken on itseli the preparation of work which is in tended to show the marked growth oi the city in manufacturing and com mercial importance and to present in 6 favorable light to the outside world the Waterbury of the present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
NAueATuck AND VICINITY.
DOings of . Day in the Valley Belov
 This City.

Doings of . Day in the Valley Below
 This City.
 NAUaATUCK, Dec 17.-It was found necessary yesterday to change the time of the funeral of the late Hial s. Stevens to 2:30 o'clock on Monday, as it was feared that the body would not arrive in time to hold the funeral on Sunday.
 MT Conran is to be commended for filling in his walk below Halls place.
 The Japanese wedding at the Congre- gational fair was a very pretty and well arranged affair.
 The town was billed yesterday for the melo-drama, Bertha, the Sewing Ma chine Girl" in which Miss Bessie Taylor is the star, at the opera house on Tues day evening next. Seats are now on sale at McCarthy's. On December 27, for a Christmas treat we are to have the comic opera ''Said Pasha," which will | be very acceptable for a change, and \ without doubt will fill the house. Dr Bull, who has recovered from his | attack of blood poisoning, will go to New York city to-day for visit of a week or two.
 ! Frank Finkley, who haslcharge of one been laid up some days by scraping the skin from his shln bone. He hopes to be able to resume work next week. ! The first lecture of the parish house course will be by Russell Conwell December 29. Course tickets for $1 are now on sale at Hard's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
Reid & Hughes
Gloves For The Holidays,

Our Glove stock is the largest in the city, at least we think 80, and if anyone thas larger stock we are sorry for them' because we have the trade. Our stock IS he best and cleanest. We import most of the goods direct, and never allow our selves to be undersold.
 For the holidays we offer: Ladies Fleece Lined Kid Gloves, with fur tops, at S1, $1. 80 and S1.69. They make seas enable gift.
 For boys and girls we have them with and without fur tops, at s5c,$1 and Sl.2o. A complete line of Ladies' Suede Gloves, all colors and sizes at $l.29 to S2.1O.
 Seven Hook Lacing Gloves, all colors' warranted at $1; also better grades at S1.25, S1.5O and $1 75.
 Our Ladies' Biarritz Gloves are the most popular in the city this season because our price is 70c Others charge 99c. We have them in all the new shades.
 Ladies' Black Silk Mittens, all grades from soc to $1. 50 pair.
 Ladies Black Silk Mittena, all grades from 50c to $1.70 pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
Fired Upon From Ambush.

NEW CANAAN, Dec William Comstock, aged %, was driving home about 10 o'clock last night with Joseph Pack, a boy 10 years old. As they reached the house of William Jones which is in the district known as "frog town" and in some lonely woods, a shot was fired at those in the carriage. The bullet took effect in Comstock's right temple inficting a painful though not serious wound. It is known that Comstock always carries con siderable money with him and it is thought that he was shot by some one who was planning robbery The Pack boy drove him to his home where he is now very comfortable and he will soon be able to be out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
ARRESTED IN PITTSBURG.
X Bartender Who Is Wanted in This c
 For Embezzlement.

A Bartender Who Is Wanted in This City
 For Embezzlement.
 Some weeks ago the DEMOCRAT put lished an account of the escapade of 8 South Main street bartender named John Powers. He conducted saloon for Edgar D. Huntlev, who resides ip New Hampshire. Shortly before the time came for getting out licenses Huntley sent Powers money sufficient to secure the license. Powers skipped out with the money and also with an overcoat belonging to a fellow boarder. A description of Powers was sent out by Chief Egan and on Thursday last he re- ceived word that Powers had been ar rested in Pittsburg. Prosecuting At torney Kellogg will go to Hartford to- day and secure requisition papers from Governor Bulkelev. It is probable that Detective Egan will go to Pittsburg Mon, day to bring Powers back. When he arrives he will be charged with em. bezzlement, theft and very likely with some other crimes which his own con. fessions have disclosed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
Shot at a Burglar.

NORwALK Dec 17.-Benjamin Beck tell,a resident of Cross street, was awak- ened at 2:30 o'clock this morning by the barking of a dog in the house. He arose to investigate and found the dog standing in chair in front of window into VI hich a man was trying to work his way. MT Becktell hurried back to his desk and obtained a revolver which he fired at the man. The burglar ran limping away and thls morning blood was found in the yard. Mir Becktell, it is reported, has recently fallen heir to SIC, ,O00 from his brother who lived in California and the money was expected this week. It is thought that the man was after it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION.
A Central Organization Formed L
 Night

A Central Organization Formed Last
 Night.
 An organization to be known as the Democratic Association of Waterbury was established last night and the fol- lowing officers elected: President, Ellis Phelan; vice president, Charles G. Root; secretary, Edward G. Kilduff; treasurer, Guernsey s. Parsons; committee on rooms, M. F. Carmody, Joseph Archam- bault, Alfred J. Wolff; committee on membership, F. J. Brown, T. H. Hayes, Alfred J. Wolff, Edward B. Kelley, John L. Sake, Joseph Archambault and R. c. Manville. An adjournment was taken until Tuesday evening when the draft of a constitution and bylaws will be submitted for approval. One of the principal objects of the association is tc promote harmony among the democrats of Waterbury. Permanent quarters will probably be opened and nothing left undone to attain the desired result The admission fee is $5 and the monthly dues, fifty cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
AS YOU LIKE IT.
Stray Leaves From . RepOrter'S Note
 

Stray Leaves From . RepOrter's Note
 Book.
 A TRIO of actors entered a night cafe the other evening, when the writer hap pened to be present, and called for beer.
 "No intoxicating liquor sold here," said the proprietor in an imperative tone.
 "Well," remarked the first speaker, "this is the first place we have struck since we came to town where beer is not sold. Give us some frankforts." They were savagely attacking the newly made sandwiches when an urchin stuck his head through the door and said, addressing the proprietor: I "SaY, boss, fix me up two dogs well mustared."
 The actors looked at each other In amazement, wondering whether the smoking frankforts really contained canine "reminiscences. The proprietor reassured them and they finished thelr \ lunch in silence.
 AN employe of the Naugatuck divis- ion, while walking about the waiting room of the station yesterday, saw a nickel on the floor, which he picked up and placed in his pocket. Shortly after wards he picked up another nickel which he placed with the first. | lnOuSnIS OL lG HUI OcSdA IO run through his mind when he found 8 third coin of the same denomination. He looked at the piece. It was good. He fished for the others and found only hole in his pocket. He was the origi- nal loser himself.
 THE Bridgeport board of trade is try ! ing to protect home trade by securing \ the imposition of heavy licenses upon the itinerant vendors. The question has been raised there as to the unconstitu- tionality of any ordinance imposing a license upon itinerant vendors. A prominent lawyer says that in every such case carried to the United States | supreme court, the court had decided \ that everyone engaged in the lawful pursuit of business had right to do SO
 without paying license. It remains for \ the people to crowd these "fy-by-night'' concerns to the wall. Patronize home \ industries. The local merchants have reputation at stake and can usually be depended upon to do what they adver- tise. On the contrary, transient traders. in nearly every case, have lot of trash
 which they unload upon a gullible pub
 lie and then quietly steal away. Pass
 them along.
 REFERENCE was made in these col
 umns yesterday to a counterfeit twenty
 five cent piece that is circulating in Wa
 terbury. To-day it is learned that {
 spurious fifty cent piece is also being "worked." The figure 3 in 1892 is no } brought out as clearly as in the genuine coin. It possesses a greasy feeling which is detected at once by those ac ] customed to handling money. By it ring, however, it is most easily detected 7 The sound IS dull and flat. Ticke : Agent Manwaring at the New Englan'
 station has one of the coins in hi possession, and how he came by it h cannot conjecture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
TIMELY TOPICS.

Shetland ulsters in different shades, for only $6.50, worth $1O. at M. Kaiser & Co.'S. Mems, boys and children's suits at low prices.
 Christmas gifts at Costellos: fountain pens, bound books, autograph albums, etc.
 Old ladies' caps in large variety at I. Chase's. { Sensible1C Christmas suggestions are of fersd to-day by Miller & Peck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
The Providence & worcester Road.

PROVIDENCE. Dec 1.-The stockhold- CTS of the Providence 6 Worcester road met at noon to-day to consider the proposition of the Consolidated to lease the road. Nothing was done and the meeting adjourned to meet again on special call.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
LOCAL LINES,

Special gifts with one pound of tea or baking powder all next week at PHELAN's
 The best groceries, fruit and vegetables, and prompt and polite attention, all at LADD'S grocery.
 Get Good Evening at PHELAN'S Tea store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
Freight Train Jumps the Track.

DORCHESTER, N. Y., Dec 17.-At 6:20 o'clock th:s morning the east bound freight train while passing this place met with an accident which delayed travel on the road for nearly four hours. The caboose jumped the tracks, dragging several of the loaded freight cars off with it. A wrecking train was sent to the scene and after several hours hard work succeeded in clearing the tracks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
WORLD OF SPORTS.

President Chris Won der Ahe of the St Louis Browns has signed w. H. Wat kins, formerly manager of the Detroit club of the National league, but out of base ball since 1889, as manager for next season.
 John J. Carney, who has played with New England and National league clubs, has signed to manage and cap. tain the Charleston, s. O., club of the southern league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
New Haven Men Sued,

Attorney Goodwin Stoddard and c. G. Sanford, of Bridgeport, have brought a suit against T. F. Booth and G. w. Robertson of New Haven, for $15, ,00O damages to the schooner Satella, which was wrecked off Fire Island a year ago while leased by the defendants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
Second Regiment Discharges.

Dishonorable discharges have been is- sued in the cases of Privates William H. Rhodes and Thomas F. McKiernan of the Second Regiment Signal corps; Private Alfred Chadwick of the Blues is transferred to the hospital corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
AMUSEM ENTS.
"M'me Janauschek.

The announcement of the Janauschek
 engagement Monday evening at Jacques, where "Lady Macbeth" will be presented, will no doubt be welcome news to the theatrical patrons of this city. Nothing can be said in favor of
 this famous tragic queen that has not already been said. No words of praise can be penned that have not in some in- stance been used. It would be like an oft told tale of love. She is simply our most wonderful tragedienne, and has
 been for many years, and is to this pres- ent day without rival.
 Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl
 Miss Bessie Taylor in Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl" will be the at
 traction at the opera house on Wednes-
 day evening.
 "The Scout !"
 Dr Frank Carver, the celebrated rife shot, will appear here next week at the Jacques opera house on Thursday night in a new sensational play entitled "The Scout" It is said to be a novelty in it's way. It is an odd troupe of real ex- traordinary characters, eminently fitted to present drama of western life. The program describes some 35 rugged eel ebrities, and each one is played "by himself" Many of the Indians have
 been quoted in print as connected with
 the outbreak of the western territories.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
NOTICE OF SALE.

By order of the superior court for New Haven county, will sell at public auction on the 24th day of December, 1899, at o'clock in the afternoon, at the public sign post in Waterbury, in said county, piece of land in said Waterbury, bounded north on estate of Isaac Thomas and Thomas Ryan; east on estate of Isaac Thomas and Thomas Ryan; south on estate of Patrick Dwyer; and west on the highway between Waterbury and Naugatuck.
 Dated at Waterbury, Dec. 16, 1899. CHARLES C. ROOT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-17
SPECIAL

One lot Lamps only 50 in this lot, good value at $3 each, this lot only at $1.98. These are fitted with central draft burn CTS and are big bargain.
 One lot more-5O in this lot. Cast brsss founts central draft burner, good lamps for $4 50. This lot only at $29S each. They won't last long.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-03-19
AN INsrIrurE FoR nAxrER.

A proposition has been presented to
the city that may result IN establishing
a bichloride of gold institute here.
Such an institution would add mater
tally TO tire general business aud fu-
tnre prospects Of the city and every
means should be exhausted TO secure
II. There are ut the present time over
LOO strangers IN Webb City taking
treatment aud Baxter Springs would
be more likely ~ draw from the out
side world as our surroundings are
pleasanicr and our medical springs
arc IN themselves all important i'll
ducement TO bring patients here.
If our citizens intend TO do anything
for themselves they will not let this
chance go by without all effort. Our
city hall could be given over for the
use of the institute and other induce
meuls might be offered without hurt
ing anybody.
There never was as favorable an OPP
portunity for bringing the town to The
front in all its memorable history. A
small outlay now would soon he re-
paid a hundred fold. An organiza-
ton should be effected, money raised
and TIE country flooded with advertis-
ing matter showing up the advantages
we possess over other towns; our med
ical springs, and our water power,
etc, ETC., etc.
In the meantime will those of our
citizens who are interested In the pros
perity Of the town kindly consider the
proposition for securing an extensive
and reliable bichloride of gold insii-
tute? Other towns are after it, but
Baxter Springs has the preference and
should not fail to get II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-03-19
Neutral Items.

A black bear passed by here on the
18th aud was chased half mile 10y
Will aud Clark Treat aud Audie ltigs-
by. InaW hour aud half company
was formed with George Sharp ae
captain aud they lrailed him to Lowell
and then down the river to Pearson's
farm where George got few shots al
him, hut failed to kill him. They lost
the trail near Brush Creek. w.
Wagner aud family returned Friday
from a six weeks visit Ia North Car
olina.-Dr. MiichclI's little child
aged IL months died OF the 10th. Fu-
neral on the 18th. Buried at Beasley's
grave yard.-T. J. Loeey sent quite
lot If upholstered furniture home
from Chicago this week. ITEM.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-03-19
some Foolish People

Allow a cough to run until i gets be-
yond tho reach ofmedicine. They often
say, ooh, il will wear away" but ~
most cases il wears them away. Could
they be induced TO try the successful
medicine called Kcmp's Balsam. which
Is sold on a positive guarantee to cure
they would Immediately see the ex-
cellsnt effect after taking the first dose
Price Soc and $l.00. Trial size free,
At az DruggistsA L
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-03-19
EIecfion Proclamation.

By virtue and authority ofthe power vested In
me by law I, J. j Fribley, mayor Of the city 81
Baxter Springs, do hereby proclaim that's gen
ernl election shall be held at the usual polling
nlacrs In said city onTuesday, April 4, lS92, for
The selection Of the following officers:
one member Of Louncll from the first wardi
One member Of Council from the second ward
One member OF Board Of Education from the
one Member Of Board oil Education from the
second wHrdi
One Justice OF the Peacei
Two Constitutes
The following named persons are hereby APP
pointed 10 act as judges and clerks OF said elec-
ton: First wsrd-Judgeh, > .. RATION, Orlnh
John Durham Second ward-Judges, TnomaS
Williams, Robert Neh, 3. g. Malone. Clerks'
Az. Merker, walter Naylor. -,
Attest: ~. FHnLIY, Mayor.
q. 8. MeFApDuH, City CLERK.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-03-19
List Of Lerters

Remaining in the post-o1ice at Bax-
Ter Springs, Kansas. for tho week
ending March 16, 1892, which If not
called for within two weeks will be
sent to the dead letter Office at Wash
ingtOn. d. c.:
Goddard, Will Dorrisj Milton
Robertson, s w Ruse, DIR w A
Potts, Joe Weaver, N Nd
Mckinney, Walter f.
Persons calling for any OF the above
letters will please say Advertised"
giving dato OF list.
WM. MARCH, =. NJ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-03-19

Master Arthur Warner gave all
elegant birthday party Monday after.
noon at WOodlawn, the beautiful
country residence Of Col. Alexander
Warner. AbOat 80 children were III
vited from the city aud nearly all were
in attendance. Everything passed OF
in most enjoyable manner, except
that the imclemency Of the weather
kept everybody Ia doors and the
boat ride had to be abandoned.
The following were present; Lii
liam Hornor. Mabel Hanback,, Louie
Meserve, frankie Daniels, Pearl and
Ruby Willis, Ruby Tucker. EnlIa
Finn, Hyril and Jennie Hawkes.,
Grace aud Carrie Perkins, Grace Doiy,
Ned Humphrey, Harold Hanback,,
Walter Hibbs, Louis Morgan, Thorn
ION Willis, Frank aud Psui Haskell,
Murray Perkins Harry Ludlunl, Rob-
HE And Willie Milne.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-03-19
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

George Il. Mcclellan of Webb
City was over Sunday.
$. A. Lowing of Melrose, aud Dr.
Jancs OF the same place were In town
Saturday.
Squire Rnunsavell of Lowell was
n pleasant caller ut the News office OH
Saturday last.
Mrs. ". Van Arnam returned
Monday from an extended visit to
Chicago aud the east.
ii. NJ. Cooper spent few days IN
the territory last week and bagged "
nallar,ls aud other small game.
w. w. Scott is home from sew
"ral weeks stay in the south, with
headquarters at Montgomery, Ala.
Louis Ohlen came home from the
great northwestern state of Washing
ton The first of the week, having been
abstni some time.
Major Hartwig, the old allotting
agent OF The Quapaw agency, made u
diving trip To the city "Wednesday. lie
has been ia the east several months.
C. 5. Patterson was in town Sat
ur,lay and Sunday visiting relatives,
CLYDE is agent for John h. George
Il Co. 'silvcrwaIe manufacturers Of
Chicago.
WIN. Euchan lett Thursday for
Mansfield. Ark, where he and w. W.
Smith have established Il hardware
business His family will 90 there III
few days. d.
Frank u. McGrcgor returned Sun
day night from Il pleasant two months
visit in Indiana, Ohio aud Michigan.
llc also took in ChicagO for a day or
two and went dOwh TO sec the world =
Fair. but guard GA the outside with
whom he was not acquainted prevent
cd his seeing the inside OF the shebang'
Dad Watfr of Keelville was in
Town Monday. Said the roads were
too crowded to get here Saturday.
Dad SAYS the farmers are making
severe complaints about the lack OF
grain cars and they think Jim
Ludlnm has no right TO monopolize
all the rolling stock of al the railroads
10 bring ia his implements.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-03-19
ONE OF THE REDEEMED.

Prof. II. j. Downing returned to the
CITY Saturday after spending three
weeks az the bichloride Of gold insti'
rnte. The professor claims to be com.
plctcly cured of the drink habit aud
has accepted position to travel and
deliver lectures on temperance on q
salary Of $125 per month. He claims
tina, there is g great field for his labor
In Kansas as most of the Webb City
naticnts come from this state and
many of them would be past praying
for were it not for the blessed bichlor-
ide cure.
The Kelley cure has now been DEM
onstrated TO be one OF the greatest
medical discoveries, and has been the
means of reforming more drunkards,
tobacco chewers and morphine eaters
during the past two years than have
been reformed by all other influences
in the past 200 years. The friends OF
Brother Downing had all given him
I'D for lost, but IN three weeks time he
appears OH our streets as one OF the re-
deemed. There has been no particu-
lar change of heart, no sanctificatioll
of faith, no apparent determined use
of will power-just simply a $75 fee, q
few shots in the arm by DIR. Willetl
and presto "old Downing" the fallen
sinner is Professor Downing the cor
teous, refined and educated gentleman,
the pride of his family, the hope of his
friends, aR honor to himself and q
credit te his town. Long livs heeley
and long live Downing.