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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11

Mrs Mary A. Nitsche, aged sS years, and wife of Carl 4. Nitsche of 0akville, dled this morning. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment at Watertown.
 The ecclesiastical students of the Hart ford diocese will be examined in classics and philosophy, by the board of exami- ners, at the bishops residence in Hart ford on next Monday and Tuesday.
 Joseph McKenney, aged 23, of Colum- bia, s. O., hostler for George w. Haight who has been in Waterbury for some time with string oi trotting horses, died at the almshouse to-day from pneumonia. He had been unwell for several weeks, and was cared for at the driving park, until yesterday when.shis condition became so critical, that he was taken to the almshouse.
 The funeral of Patrick Shugrue, who was drowned in the east brass mill pond last Sunday, was held at S:S0 this morning from his brothers residence, 4S Fuller street. The funeral services were held in the Immaculate Concep- ton church Ehere a mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Father Mulcahy. The pallbearers were Patrick Shea, Joseph Donnelly, James Shea, John Leary, James Fitzgerald, John Sullivan. Interment was in Calvary cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Factory Fire at Danbury.

DANBURY, July 11.-Some small boys discovered fire in the drying room in the hat factory of Lee, Ratchford S Co, at o'clock last night and sent in an alarm. The factory is on the side of the track of the New York, New Haven x Hartford roads branch. It is sur rounded by several other factories and wooden sheds. A general alarm was sent out. On account of the position of the factory it took the department ten minutes to reach the scene, and by that time the building was gutted. The fire men directed their efforts to save the factory of Davenport & Dougal ad- joining and succeeded. The factory was opened yesterday for the first time in two weeks. It has a capacity of fifty dozen hats a day and 100 men are em- ployed. The loss to the stock was $10,- 0O0; insured for $6, 800. The building was the property of George Taylor The damage to it was $4, 900 and it was fully insured,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
eEoReE Aucook IS MISSING
And So Is sso 50 Belonging to Peter
 BertucIa of South Main Street.

And So Is SEQ. 50 Belonging to Peter
 BertuciA of South Main Street.
 Peter Bertucia, who keeps a fruit stand at l9S South Main street, can not write very well and he wanted to send some money to firm in Bridgeport to pay for fireworks which he had pur- chased for the Fourth. George Aucock hangs about Peters place 8 good deal, and yesterday he asked him to write to the firm for him. George said:
 You come down to the depot with me and get a large envelope in the ex- press office and I will write the address for you"
 Peter did as directed and gave the money, amounting to $2050, to young Aucock to put in the envelope, The package was sealed up and handed into the clerk in the office and sent to Bridgeport, This morning Agent Taft received a telegram from Bridgeport stating that the package contained only few pieces of blank paper, and he mo- titied BerTucia to that effect at once. Aucock was looked for to explain, but he had disappeared, and neither Bertucis nor the police have been able to find out his whereabouts since.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
One of the YOunEster Arrested For Bur
 Elary Says He Was Lied About.

One of the YounGster Arrested For Bur
 Elary Says He Was Lied About.
 For the past two mornings the corri- dor of the City hall and the police court room and ante rooms have been crowded with witnesses, spectators and lawyers. On first appearance it would seem like the opening of a murder trial There were only simple cases on trial, however. The four boy burglars at trscted the most attention. They are the most pTecocious youngsters that the police have had to deal with in some time. The smallest one ef the lot, young Sweeney, hailed & DEMOCRAT re- porter this morning and said:
 Say, you're de reporter on de DENNY GRAF, aint yer?"
 On being answered in the affirmative, he replied:
 Say, will yer find de odder reporter and tell em to, krect dat story he writ yesterday. didn't steal dat whiskeyi 'twere Brennan, ,snd he put me down fun it. Seer He produced a copy of the DEMOCRAT and said: "Dere's de paper dat don't lie about a feller."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
sIashed With a Ra1or.

Edward Brown and Henry Woods, two colored men, fought in Bridgeport yesterday. Woods drew a razor and slashed his opponent frightfully. One gash laid Browns head open to the skull. It extended from the top of his head to the point of his chm on the left side and cut the left ear in two. Another gash laid open Browns right wrist, severing all the arteries, and another In the left side laid bare four ribs. It is thought he cannot recover. :. Woods fled and officers are in pursuit of him. The af- fray was the result of jealousy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
NAueAruck AND VICINITY.
DoInEs of a Day Tn the Valley Bs4o,
 This City.

DoIngs of . Day In the Valley Bssow
 This City.
 NAUaATUCK. July Ill., The warden and burgesses expect to hear tonight all parties interested in extending Maple street.
 It is claimed that Mrs Perry, owner of the Naugatuck hotel property, refused $ss, 900 for the same one day last week. The place is leased by Major Wallace for five years from September last.
 The Rev A. B. Coats of Beverly, Mass, is expected to preach in Mir Soule's pace next Sunday at the Congregational church.
 The board of fire commissioners met last night, heard the report of several committees, audited the bill of E. T. Sweeney for $l5, and adjourned.
 The warden and burgesses with the exception of Burgess Jennings met last night. As the engineers had not com pleted a map of the layout of either Maple or Church streets, nothing was done in the way of street grades. IL was voted to place twenty-eight electric lamps about the borough, the warden with Burgessess Warmer and Stapleton being the committee to carry out the same. But little other business was 1 transacted.
 1hG " S StAA ACthN union will meet st the parish house to morrow at f P. m.
 A car of iron for the memorial library building was shipped over ten days since from Pennsylvsnia but had failed to arrive up to noon yesterday. The work is practically at a standstill for | want of it.
 Carlos Fl. Storrs is the new prosecut ing agent appointed for liquor .caset for NaugaIuck, Seymour, Bethany anC Beacon Falls.
 While Officer Grant was standing near the bridge last night about Ii o'clock he heard a woman scream or | Maple street. He ran toward the place and saw a man run from the hotel tenc, into Baxter's. He followed and arrested him. A young colored dressmaker, wht works on Church street was going hom, when, she says, the man grabbed he and pushed her toward the fence ant attempted to hug her, when her erie brought the officer. He was befor Justice Hungerford this morning an, gave has name as Charles Carlson o Waterbury.
 The O'Loughlin excise case for sellin, to minors will be tried to-day. | Wanted, a boy to sell the DEMoCRA ,t posroffice block from 6 to 8 p m. Ap ply to A. w. Kane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
A Check Forser Doing Country rowus

LITCHFIELD, July 11.-A young man has swindled several parties here within the past few days by passing forged checks. The checks call for small sums of money and as the fellow has a very plausible manner he has been successful in most cases. Lawyer Hubbard heard of the matter and an effort to have the swindler apprehended was made. He had left town, however, and it was stated that he had gone to Torrington. The officials of that town were notified by telephone and promised to be on the lookout for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
TIMELY TOPICS,

Furniture moved promptly by Burns & Casey, 299 Bank street. They mAkesgood anything broken. Prices reasonable. A trial solicited.
 It is after inventory at Reid G Hughes store. Bargains in ladies' eton suit4, in flannel and serge on Wednes1ay and Thursday.
 Tenement for rent on Hickory street.
 Fiat of seven rooms and barn of thirteen stalls for rent.
 Sale of Dr. Wards pigs announced by Health Officer O'Hara.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
NEGRO UPRISING FEARED.

The Mayor of Bardwen, Ky, Orders
 One Hundred Rifles
 LOUISVILLE, Ky, July 11.-A negro uprising is feared at Bardwell on ac- count of the lynching of Miller last week. The mayor of Bardwell is alarmed and has telegraphed to this city for one hundred Winchester rifles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Pool Room Keeperr ou TrIal.

NEW HAVEN, July 11.-At g o'clock this afternoon the cases of the pool room keepers came up in the court of common pleas. The place kept by Lawrence Myers was raided about two months ago and in the city court the proprietor and six employees were found guilty of violating the gaming law, and heavily fined. They all took an appeal. Great interest is manifested in the cases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
MILLER & PECK. Our July Clearing SaIs'

Has met with great success up to this time and the coming week new bargains will be added. Have you seen the crowds attending our sale this week Some peo- pie wonder why We are selling Dry Goods at prices lower than ever before known We give few prices below but space for bids more extended list
 DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
 AT S9c.
 Special attention Is ca led to our soc Henrietta It is the hest goods in the market at that price, but during the sale We will sell it at 39c.
 AT 12ic.
 We have very choice line of 25c goods, in fancy and plain weaves. They all go into the sale at half price, 125c.
 Your attention is called to the fine dis play of that new wash fabric, Japonette, in our north window. LACE CURTAINS.
 AT S9c.
 Nottingham Lace Cui tains, were S1. 25. AT S1.4S.
 Nottingham Lace Curtains, were, s co AT $2 9S. Irish Point Lace Curtains, were S4 co DOMESTICS. AT lie. White wool Flannel, was 20c. AT9c Blesched tWilled all linen Crash, extra heavy, was 123c. AT Ste, LOnsdale Cambric. was 12tc. AT Ste, Fruit of the Loom" cotton. AT 5c, Apron Ginghsms AT 49c Fine French Flannel, was 65c. SUITS AND SHIRT WAISTS. AT $2.29. We have 25 Blazer Sui's left in fine | French Percale, with waists to match and lace trimmed They were bought to sell at $i co. If We have your size they are very cheap st sale price S9 @. AT 79c
 Ladies' white Shirt Waists, weie q co, At 9Sc. Ladies' white Lawn Waists, hau dsomely l trimmed, were S1 .25. FLOWERS The balance of our Flowers, We will Give Away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Value Of Honest CIrculAtIOn.

The circulation the advertiser wants is circulation that is steady, showing that the paper is trusted, especially in the family, so that when a reader finds an advertisement in it he attaches to that advertisement the confidence he has in the newspaper. The DEMOCRAT is read by 15, 900 people daily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Boy 3urxlars on Trial.

NEW HAVEN, July 11.-Nathan Bur- ley, aged IS and George Shaughnessy, 12, were brought here to-day by Deputy Marshall Loveridge and given a hearing before United States Commissioner Wright charged with burglarizing the postoffice at Runford, Litchfield county, on December 9. They were held in the sum of S1, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
By a Moving Machine.

THoMAsToN, July 11.-CIark Nichols, aged 42, met with a frightful accident ths morning while moving hay. The machine becoming clogged Nichols step ped down to clear it, when the oxen be- came nnmanageable and ran. Nichols foot was caught in the machine and mutilated so badly that it will have to be amputated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
No Trace of Farmer olm...aa.

NoRwALK, July 11.-William Olm- stead, the Wilton farmer who has been mysteriously missing for two weeks, is still among the ahsent. Several de- tectives have been trying to find some trace of him for over a week but with out success. Olmstead left his home to go to New York for laborers to work on his farm. He carried about $1O0 with him and intended to return in two days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Another Fire in Danbury.

DANBURY, July 11.-An Oil stove ex- ploded in the house of Daniel Holmes at 9:S0 this morning, setting fire to the building, which was totally destroyed. The loss was $3, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
THR EVENING DEMOCRAT

Is for sale every day at the following llsI es:
 Martin Bergin, South Main street. W. =. Dillon, East Main street. GIN. Els, Bank street. Baumgartner Bros. Bank street. LAtus' News Room, Bank street. Partree's Drug Store, Bank street. Mrs. Casey, Bank street. P. J. Bossidy, Bank street. James E. Roe, Baldwin street. Peoples Drug Store, Baldwin street, ThrfhAs q. ,afaJlo. Rank St. Callander's South End Drug Store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
Fifteen Bodies Recovered.

CHICAGO, July II Fifteen bodies have been recovered from the ruins of the storage building. It is now believed that some of the spectators at the fire were killed,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
FAIR AND WARMER.

omcIAl Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and Tomorrow. NEW YORK, July 1.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at 5 a, m, today:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
AIISsipT stamford Schooner

STANFORD, July 1.-The schooner Ellen Jane, which left here for Eliza beth, N. J., six weeks ago, has not since been heard from and is believed to have been lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS
nIaetinga Fhia RveninR.

Court Wolf Tone, A. O. F. of A. Second Division, A. O. H. Brass City lodge, G. U. O. of O. F. Order os Chosen Friends. Sedgwick guard drill.
 Social meeting, Y. NJ. c. L. A. Fraternity lodge, No 145, I. o. c. T. Jomstock lodge, No IS, K. of P. Naomi chapter, No 22, O. E. S. Waterbury lodge, No 5, A. O. U. W. Nosahogan lodge, No 21, I. O. O. F St Aloysius Drum Corpa-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
LOCAL llNES.

FLOUR, FLOUR, Flour, At LAOD'S, cheaper than ever.
 4 comfortable chair with one pound of Tea at PhelAn's Tea Store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11

TANTEO-A man wanting position
 w to drive e grocers, butchers or bakers wagon. Can give references. Ap- ply at this office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
ScoVIls l.. Atwood Killed at SavIn Roc
 Last Night.

Scoville L. Atwood, aged 50, an old resident of West Haven, was killed in g runaway on Grove street at Savin Rock last night. His body was dragged along the ground for over 100 feet, and bis head was almost crushed to 8 jelly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11
WANTED A STORY CORRECTED.

Forecast for Connecticut until g p. m. Fair, W armer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-11

Dr. J.J.McAvoy, So. Main St., opp. Union
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27
FORKS.

MIR. and Mrs Clinton Coleman from
the West, who have been visiting
friends in these parts for sometime
past, have returned home.
There is party OF young men who
make il practice to attend evening
services at the AsDury church and
show how ''smart" they can be, who,
are likely to see more fun than they
have had yet ii it is kept up much
longer. When they 60 so far as to
remove whips from buggies it is time
something besides talk was resorted
10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Shive Of Lew.
lsburg are visiting at Forks.
Arthur zimmerman and wife OF
Berwick are visiting their parents a,
this place.
F. F. Hawley has put a new roof
on his barn.
Miss Ella Andrews has gone to
Chicago on visit to the white city.
Old Folks services at Asbury church
one week from Sunday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27
EAST BENTON.

Last Friday morning o. c. Beish'
line of this township met with an ac-
cldent that resulted in the loss of his
left hand. He runs traction engine
when threshlng grain and on the morn,
ing above mentioned was preparing to
thresh for Mr. Reichart near
orangeville. I am informed that
while oiling the machinery his hand
was caught by the piston rod with the
above result. DIR. Stoddard of Or
angevllle AMI DIR. Bierman Of Blooms
burg, amputated the hand at the wrist
JOINT He was removed to Mr.. Grow
ers, whose wife is a cousin to Mr..
bslshline, near to where the accident
occurred. When last heard from he
was doing as well as could be expect,
"d' Oily is a clever, honest hard
working man, and everybody sympa-
'nizes very deeply in his unfortunate
mlshap.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27

For several years past we have been
Offering The COLUMBIAN and New
York Weekly World for $3.50 a
wear. A new arrangement has just
been affected by which we are enabled
10 reduce the price, and for a short
time only subscriptions will oe received
at the remarkably low figure of $I.5o
for the two papers. The regular price
for each paper is $I.oo year. Don't
let this splendid opportunity pass.
Sample copies Of either or both papers
will be sent to any one free, on re-
quest. Old subscribers who are in
arrears will be expected to pay the
amount due to date to avail them.
selves of this offer.
The COLUMBIAN.
Entrance through Wells Jewelry
Stcre, next to Post Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27

During the fair there were dozens
of vehicles for the conveying of pass
engers in town, which did not belong
here, and in some instances
the drivers were quite dis.
obliging. On Friday during the
heavy rain, a driver with four
horse hack, brought load consisting
mostly of ladies who reside in town,
up from the grounds, and driving up to
the Central Hotel, coolIy told them to
get out as he would not drive all over
town. They refused to pay him unless
he took them to their homes.
There are five or six livery stables
here, and in ordinary weather these
can handle all the people who wish to
ride back and forth to the fair grounds
or stations. Before another fair, they
should make an effort to secure an Or
dinance to lay tax on every non-res-
ident hackman who comes here with
his rigs to make money. This would
be no more than fair to our own livery
men who pay their taxes and help sup
port our home government.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27

"The Kid" the new farce comedy
which is to appear at the Opera House
on Friday evening of this week is a
three act musical comedy, full of fun
and good music and interpreted by a
clever company of ladies and gentle
men, all proficient in their art. The
organization is first class in every re-
spect and has been received with
great favor in New York, Philadelphia
and all the large cities and is on a
level with all the best companies
travelling. The fun is described as
pure and wholesome and the perfor-
nance is calculated to please the most
fastidious.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27

Town people are sometimes heard
to say that they read nothing in the
home papers but the local news. Such
persons do not know what they miss.
The inside pages OF TIE COLUMBIAN
contain a good short story, special de-
partments for women, for boys and
girls, for farmers humorous sketches,
and large amount OF general and
useful information. There is great
deal to be found in the home papers
in addition to the local news.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27

'PANI(,!'
PADI(,!'

This the manufacturers cry, Not Ours, but it helps
get remarkable good qualities in clothing very low prices
Money tight in the history OF our business
what they want We had it. Last week buyer went to
the markets bought at prices and they're here
such remarkable qualities at such low prices We bought
them low for spot cash and they're here for you the
terms Fine quality goods Rochester goods bes
from there Bring your cash and what
ders will work for you and remember this guarantee
every garment in establishment both price and quality
you buy anything from find you do better elsewhere
bring them back and get your money 1t requires Judge OF
quality buy from it is aim to be honorable with all
our customers The boy of ten buy well of the
man of forty We have but price for every and that
positively the very lowest consistent with first class quality
goods 1t would be useless prices here our goods
must be to be appreciated Come and get acquainted
with if you already done It's your advantage
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27

Next week will be 40 years that ST.
mon Loug started in the clothing bust
ness in Wilkes Barre. He will cele-
brate this great anniversary by selling
pants for Ioc., waists, I5c., boys suits
and overcoats, 74c., mems cashmere
suits and overcoats, $2.09, mems and
boys pant 75c. In fact, clothing al
most given away next week in honor
of the great event. Spread the news.
The sale lasts only 6 days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27

"The Kid" is a legitimate loca'
comedy with farcick adjustments, the
first and third acts OF which are given
over to the haps and mishaps of its
witty character while its second act Is
devoted to the introduction of a
number of high class specialties
that find their way irto the
fiber of the general fun in a
manner that tends to brighten rather
than disturb the interest Of the very
funny story.
Opera House, Friday Oct. 81.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27

Chester Stiltz, formerly resident Of
this county, and member Of the firm
Of Stitz & Co. at Tamison City, died
at Willlamsport last week, and was
buried there on Saturday. The cause
OF his death was Bright's disease. He
was genial young man, full of life
and fun, and made friends wherever
he went. The news Of his death was
received here with many expressions
Of regret at his early demise.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27
Fashionable Livery.

The we'll known horseman has
opened a fashionable livery in connec.
ton with his boarding stable at the
Exchange Hotel Stables, where fine
turnouts can be obtained, single OF
double. He has well broken and safe
saddle and driving horses for ladies'
all at reasonable rates. Orders lef,
at the Exchange Hotel will receive
prompt attention. Drivers furnished
when desired
If w. A. HARTzEIL, Proprietor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27
l Can Procure You Money

for the purchase ofreal estate, the cree.
ton of buildings or making of other
improvements on lands or to pay off
an incumberence at very low rate of
interest and you can have from S to 20
years time to repay loan in easy
monthly installments. Loans are made
on either farm or city property. Build
Ing loans are made and the amount of
loan advanced as work progresses. Call
on or address
f. HARKINs,
Evans Block, Bloomsburg, Pa.
S-25-tf,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27
NEIGHBORRCOD NEWS.
Interesting Items From Various Points
the County, Reported by Our
Staff Of Correspondents
I;SPY.

Miss Gertrude Case of Williams
port, is making an extended visit at
Wm. Robinson'..
DR.. +. w. Redeker started for the
Worlds Fair on Saturday last.
Mr.. Fred Edgar, formerly Of this
place but now Of Brooklyn, spent
Wednesday and Thursday visiting
among friends.
Mr.. Charles Redeker, of Philadel
phia, has been visiting at his brothers
Dr.. I. w. Redcker.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27

There is no better medicine for
family use than Ayers Catnartic Pills.
Their sugar.coating makes them easy
and even agreeable to take, and as
they contain no calomel or other in.
furious drug, they are perfectly safe
for persons OF any age.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-10-27

4. G. Pease has purchased the
Irondale plant for $4,000 and is now
tearing down one of the furnaces. He
will erect three story building, using
the material that comes from the furn.
ace. and says he will have it under
roof in thirty days. Some sort OF a
factory will be started there, but we
are not Informed what it will be.