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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.
Irwin :. shepard SentencedLto Jail For
 NOn-Support.

Irwin :. shepard SentenccdLto Jail For
 NOn-Support.
 The case of Irwin s. Shepard charged with non-support, brought out strange story to-day. It was the story of a young swell boarding in hotel, gaining the confidence of young Irish waitress, ruining her and their subsequent marriage, which has now terminated in a criminal charge Irwin S. Shepard is we'll known about Waterbury and has respectable relatives. He ap- peared at all times well dressed, was usually Hush with funds and was con- tinually diving into some scheme. which would collapse after short time. He was working in Stamford in grocery store on May l1 when he was compelled to marry his present wife. He provided her home but soon left her and came to Waterbury, Now comes his and her story in court. He said that he paid SIS for doctors bills, S2O for a nurse, paid his wife's bills and left money with a lawyer in Stamford to pay her board He had given her SlO since she came to Waterbury. He did not want her here, but wanted her to remain in Stamford where he would pay her S4 a week. She had him arrested Tn Stamford for non-support. At that time he left St for her board. She had threatened to follow him everywhere and ruin him. He could not keep her with him as he was travelling The wife admitted that he had paid the doctors bills and nurse. He did not pay for her board or clothes. She came to Waterbury and worked in the Cooley house. He did not give her S1O. but on the contrary she had given him Sl. Attor ney Pierce appeared for Shepard. Judge Root found him guilty and sentenced him to jail for sixty days. An appeal was taken under S100 bonds and he was then placed under another $1OO bonds to pay his wife $4 a week
 Thomas Delaney was charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace. He went into John Schmidt's saloon on North Main street yesterday and because he was refused drink he tried to clean out the place. Officer Mccarthy arrested him. This morning he denied having been drunk and said he drank nothing in n month. He was fined S5 and costs on each complaint.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
TIM MELY TOPICS.

The Eureka Gold Cure Institute at 23 Leavenworth street, Waterbury, cures the whisky and morphine habit. Treatment given without publicity or interruption of business. Terms reasonable. 4. C. .Mintie manager.
 Damon ShiIpy's prices are low be- cause they buy direct from the mauufact- urers and save one profit. Mems velvet embroidered slippers for 75 cents.
 All persons indebted to John Semrow's estate should make payment to Thomas H. Hayes.
 Card from Constable NJ. J. Brzezinskl.
 Tomorrow will be regular weekly bar gain day at Miller X Peck's.
 IF. Costello's, 255 Bank street, has a beautiful line of holiday goods.
 Our prices will be something astonishing during the next three weeks. We have them marked away down. The Big Demi- john, 15 and 17 Grand street.
 The Gem saloon, 142 South Main street, managed by James F. Barnes, has com menced to-day to serve free hot lunch from lO:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. each day, where every one who is in need will receive hot soup free of charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS.
Decisions Rendered in Several Important
 Cases.

Decisions Rendered in Several Important
 Cases.
 The justices of the supreme court of errors were in consultation yesterday at the capitol and handed down several de- cisions. The most important, as affecting merchants all over the state, principally furniture dealers, piano dealers, stove and carpet men and bicycle dealers, all of those who sell goods on the installment plan by a conditional lease, is the opinion in the suit of the Lee Brothers Furniture company of Bridgeport against E. J. Crane of that city. It was originally brought in the court of common pleas for Fairfield county to test the new law passed by the recent general assembly. It was carried up to the supreme court on finding of facts. The supreme court advises the court of common pleas to render judgment for the plaintiff. The opinion was written by Justice Torrance. all the justices con curing. The new law requires that all conditional sales of property shall be acknowledged and recorded in the town clerks office and provides that unless such is done the sales shall be held to be Abso- lute sales and the property liable to attach ment and execution for the debts of the vender. The Furniture Dealers Protec tive association determined to test the law as many firms concluded that it would en- tail an expense to them of $500 per year SIPS to S1 50 for each lease. A test suit was arranged by. which the Lee Brothers Furniture company sold to Robert E. Skidmore S100 worth of office furniture and purposely did not record the condi- tional lease. Skidmore sold the property to E. J. Crane. secondhand dealer The furniture dealer replevined the goods and sued Crane. The supreme court de cision is interpreted to mean that leases of conditional property need not be recorded ill order to continue the sellers lien on the property until full payment has been made.
 All the justices concur with Justice Car penter in finding error in the suit of John Shanahan vs the city of Waterbury. The judgment is reversed and the case re- manded with directions to render judg- ment for plaintiff for s ,000 with interest from May 1, 1899. The case grew out of the award of damages for Shanahans $ land, at the corner of Bank and South Riverside streets. The property was appraised at S2. 500 and Shanahan sued for S3, 800. -~.
 Error is found and new trial granted in the case of Henry Fritts vs the New York S New England Railroad company. The opinion is by Judge Torrance, in which all concur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES.
Doings of Day in Naugatuck and Union
 City.

City.
 NAUGATUcK, Dec 1.-The committee appointed in 1890 by the owners of lots in Hillside cemetery to take the necessary action required to carry into effect the vote of the town whereby the care of Hillside cemetery and the ancient cemetery Is to be transferred to the IGrovesCemetery as sociation, report their work complete, ex- cept the closing of the subscription list for the fund to be placed with the Grove Cemetery association, the income to be used in maintaining said cemeteries. Re garding this fund, there has been a general and liberal response, the result at this date being pledges amounting to S9, ,437 from tfty-tive contributors. It is desired to increase this amount to S1O, 1000, therefore the committee requests any one interested who has not been personally solicited, or any who have not indicated the amount of their contribution, to inform F. W. Tolles, treasurer, of their decision on or before January 18th upon which date the con- tributors will be asked to meet for the pur- pose of approving trust agreement to be executed as between the contributors and the cemetery association.
 The seleetmen have drawn orders for every bill against the town presented up to December 10, and Mir Schaffer has sent them to Selectman Moore to pay.
 From l5O to POO will go from here on Friday night to hear the ODonovan Rossa lecture at Waterbury. Rossa will stop over here and go up on special train at 7:15.
 A petition containing some 15O names of employees was presented to Superintendent Schatfer, requesting 5:30 o'clock whistle He has given orders for it to be blown on and after Monday next.
 The funeral of the late Eldridge Smith took place from St Michael's church to- day. The remains were buried with Masonic honors.
 The Peck cases go over until Monday.
 There are some of our citizens who are opposed to any whistle being blown at 5:3O n. m., but as far as the engineers. firemen, varnlshers and packers of our different factories are concerned d 5:3O whistle of two five second blasts will be big ac- commodation, through the winter months at least.
 The cold or something else prevented a large attendance at the Parish house last night. Mrs Jarley's wax works will be the attraction there tonight, when a full house may be expected.
 Superintendent Beach issued m order to-day prohibiting drivers, hotel solicitorst etc. from standing on the track beside the railroad station. where they cause much annoyance to patrons of the road.
 In the case of the Naugatuck Carriage exchange company vs Gleason X Co oi New Haven, judgment was awarded the de tendant to recover $50 damages and cer- tain goods replevined, in the court of com. mon pleas at New Haven yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
POVERTY IN IRELAND.
Extract From a Personal Letter Received
 By a Waterbury Man.

By Waterbury Man.
 A Waterbury man received letter to- day from friend in Ireland, telling of the gloomy outlook for the winter in the old country.
 T remember" said the writer, the great famine of '46 and '47, the worst that Ireland has had since 1922, and have no hesitation in saying that in proportion to the population, and sickness being left out of the comparison. there is as keen and se- were want being felt by the people of Ire land just now, as during the worst days of that famine.
 There has been over two million pounds spent in vain effort to relieve the cause of distress within the past dozen years. Notwithstanding this over half a million of people have disappeared from the population, one thousand square miles of country have gone back to the wilder ness, and gaunt famine is now making its appearance to complete the hideous sacri- flee.
 There are thousands of tenants ca joled, threatened and evicted out of their old homes, pining in the direst misery and want for several years past. The tories were abused for their heartless treatment of them. The whigs got into office, and to the heartlessneSs of the tories they have added baseness, betrayal and brutality"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
BLUE PENCILEO ITEMS.

A truce has been declared at Mclilla
 The deaths from influenza in London last week numbered l27.
 Philip M. Scheis;, the absconding teller of the Bank of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty
 There are stored in the elevators of Chi cago more than 2l ,OOO, 900 bushels of wheat
 The tin plate works at Gas City, Ind. were shattered by an explosion of natural gas.
 Extra precautions were taken in Dublin and vicinity to guard against another dy- namite outrage.
 Nancy Hanks, the famous trottin2 mare has been withdrawn from the track for breeding purposes.
 A cage containing six men fell down a mine shaft at McAlsterville, Pa, and the legs of each man were broken
 In the Meyer trial at New York the ses- sion was devoted to the examination of ex- perts in poisons for the prosecution.
 A receiving order was issued by the bank ruptcy court against Captain O'Shea, for merly the husband of the now widow of Charles Stewart Parnell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
SPORTING NOES.

Lonsdale, a 2-year-old owned by Lon Myers, once worlds champion sprinter, re gently landed barrel of money for Myers at Guttenberg. Lonsdale was a 90 to shot.
 Trenchard has been reelected captain of the Princeton football eleven.
 Champion Sprinter Stage of Cleveland believes he will lower the 20 yards record next season.
 The gate receipts at three football games this season aggregated S75,OOO.
 Will F. Clark of the Dorchester (Mass) Athletic club recently won the cross couu- try championship of New England.
 The recent broadsword championship contest in New York was not success financially.
 George F.. Eckhardt of the Olympic club, San Francisco, recently won the lightweight wrestling championship of the Pacific coast by defeating Charles w. Andrews of the Acme club.
 The Kings County wheelmen are to have handsome new clubhouse in Brooklyn.
 In Russia no cycle club can be organized without special permit from the govern ment.
 Five million dollars worth of bicycles were exported from England during the past year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
NUTMEG CARVINGS.
Excerpts From the Columns of Our Daily
 Exchanges.

Exchanges.
 Fred Hudson of Collinsville. a school boy eleven years of age, was drowned Tuesday afternoon while on his way home from school. He took a short cut across a pond and broke through the ice. man went to his rescue and threw the lad a rope but he was too cold to take hold and soon sank.
 Amariah Wood. aged fifty, was found dead sitting in a chair in his room in the hotel at Dayville yesterday morning. It is said by Woods friends that he was a nor phine fend. and it is the general opinion that he took an overdose, which resulted in his death. Wood was unmarried
 The railroad station at Newtown was en- tered by burglars Tuesday night, and a number of express packages were stolen. Two overcoats and other garments belong ing to Station Agent Taylor were also taken.
 Frank Peck of Ansonia was arrested yes terday for criminally assaulhng Mary E. O'Brien, aged l6 years. Peck is married He Is held under S700 bonds.
 Two Hungarian women came from New York to Bridgeport. where they met one of their countrymen who agreed to show them to the address of friends. He ex- cused himsslf, taking with him O satchel S-bO anu 4itS uOl DCGn seen since.
 All unmarried men employed at the Cromwell quarries were discharged yester- day for the winter.
 The national board of fire underwriters has of, red reward of S2OO for the detec- tion of any person who set fire to Mrs Smiths barn at South Farms, Middle town, November ?. Mrs Smith adds S2OO. The town of Middlesex has offered S2OO reward for the apprehension of the person who fired Robert P. Hubbard's barn Octo- Der 2S. The authorities are determined to put stop to incendiarism in Middletown
 The two steamers Hartford and Spring field, running between Hartford and New York, will be taken of tomorrow, as the ice in the Connecticut river is proving a serious obstruction to navigation.
 The defense in the trial of the aged Pat rick Conroy for the murder of his son-in- law. Richard Meade, at Middletown, rested their case yesterday. They claimed that Meade had an epileptic fit before coming to Conroy's home, fell and caused the wounds on his head; that he then crawled into the house and died in second fit, superinduced by these wounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
APrnrressirs C1nt1,i..

Samuel Morris, the clothier in Holohan's S block on South Main street, is not con- plaining of hard times. Mir Morris came to Waterbury just on the eve of the finan- cial panic and even his friends thought he would not stay long. He only smiled. however, and began to let loose bargains that at once attracted customers Mir Nor ris Is genial and generous gentleman and has made many friends since coming to Waterbury He has finely furnished and well-stocked store and is enterrrisinp and progressive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Fined and Jailed.

NEW HAVEN, Dec 14.-Eugene B. Cross, who was arrested yesterday afternoon for obtaining money under false pretenses from Joseph Greiser. was arraigned in the city court this morning. He announced his willingness to plead guilty to any and all charges that might be brought against him There were four counts in the charge. Upon his plea of each count, ranging from $2O to $25, which with the costs will aggregate a trife over sI0O. His inability to pay the fines will necessitate his stay in the county jail fer two hundred odd days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
MOTHER AND CHILD PERISH
Burned to Death in House Near West
 Ashford.

WILL1MANTIC. Dec 1.-The house owned by Nathaniel knowlton, about a mile from West Ashford, was burned yes- terday morning. It was occupied by French family of woodchoppers named Guilbert. Mrs Guilbert and one child was burned to death. MT Guilbert and a one armed man named Smith, although badly burned, escaped with their lives and were taken to the house of Representa- tive Thomas H. Whitehouse. for whom they had been at work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Grand Display of
 HOLIDAY GOODS.

Including all the popular games. such as Shovel Board, Fish Pond. Cat. Mice and Towsel. Tally Ho. Bean Bag. etc.
 In puzzles have good assortment.
 have the famous Ferris Wheel puzzle. which the manufacturers will give three hundred dollars in prizes for those doing the puzzle in the shortest space of time 25c each. the very thing for the Christina, stockings.
 also have others including several kinds of card puzzles at 5c each.
 also have complete line of Whitney's Art Novelties. in Celluloid and Shell coHis at very low prices.
 Now for the boys have a splendid as sortment of Pocket Knives at 25c and 5Oc each. regular price 75c.
 also carry especially for the holiday trade line of Caws, Dashaway Fountain sclId gold double Pens, every pen warranted, from SIPS up 10 sTO0 Can and inspect my stock and be convinced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Only TnInn Haf

DANBURY. Dec 1.-The local assembly of the Knights of Labor held meeting at which was prepared a circular which will be sent to all Knights of Labor organiza- tlons in the country, notifying them to in struct their members that it will be a great ofense to wear hats other than those bear ing the union label
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
CnderIakers Royoott a Corp.e.

LOUISVILLE, Dec l4.-A corpse boycotted by the Undertakers' union-this is the sit uation Mir. O. J. Brewster, a young attor- ney of this city, finds himself placed in. Brewster owed a balance on funeral ex- penses for his fathers burial to Miller Brothers, undertAkers, and on this account not an undertaken in the city will bury his wife until the balance is settled
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Oi9trict of Waterbury. se. Probate Court.

Oistrict of Waterbury. sS. Probate Court. 1I Dec. :. 1893.
 Estate of Lewis Raymond. of Waterbury in said District, assigning debtor.
 The Court of Probate for the District of tension Of time. viz: tO the 2sth day uf Dee. 1893. from the date hereof for the Credi- tors of Estate represented iasolvent. in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has appointed George H. Cowcll and John McAuliffe commissioners to receive and examine said claims; and has ordered that said Commissioners meet at the Probate office on Dee. 2sth lSqa. fin said Waterbury, ht 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment
 Certified from Record.
 JAMES !. CAssIN Clerk. All persons indebted to said Estate are re Quested to make immediate payment to
 Eugene Fancher. Trustee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
T,ostou.s Crank Sent to Chicago.

BOSTON, Dec. I4.-Howard l.. Spring, all legged tramp, dynamiter and crank, who tried to terrorize the occupants of tho Ames building a few weeks ago, had his case placed on file and was started on his WAY to Chicngo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 14-Nrs. Laura Weurtz of New Haven has commenced pro- ceedings to recover her dover interest in nearly 50 acres of land in Olyphant bor- ough. The land lies in the heart of the | borough and is worth S215, 900 It includes more than half of Olyphant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
To Whom 1t May Concern.

It having come to my knowledge that one William G. Parthenay is going about representing himself as being employed by me as a bill collector, hereby give notice that such is not the fact, neither this man nor any one else is in my employ for such business. M. J. BRzKzINsKI, Constable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
TramD. ,Fust Rreak stone

LocKPoRT, N. Y, Dec. IA resolution was adopted by the supervisors ordering the sheriff to set prisoners at work break ing stone after Jan. l. Compulsory work, it is thought, will reduce the large num- bcr of tramp prisoners now being fed at public expense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

ALBANY, Dec. If. Governor Flower made public a statement that he found the charges preferred by a committee of depos- itors of the Commercial bank of Brooklyn against Charles M. Preston, superintend- ent of banks, not sustained and that the charges were dismissed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
MILLER G PECK
Bargain Day, Friday. Dec. l5

 We want your trade and if prices count We will have it.
 AT s2.23 90 pairs white wool Blankets, We have offered them at very low prices this season, but this beats all our other offerings. They are worth S3.75.
 AT 39c 10 dozen of our soc Towels, in huck. damask, and birdseye, they are extra large and fine.
 CLOAK DEPARTMENT ?sc ? dozen Ladies all wool cashmere Waists, in all eolors. they are we'll made. and lined throughout, and are worth Sl I5
 AT SlgS D Children's long Goats, sizes from to years, they are worth $500.
 AT S3.G9 10 French Coney Capes. 20 inches long. worth SG.OO. Children's Princess Flannel Saeques. value 39c.
 STAIRS FOR 25c Children's fleece lined Stockings, value 39c. Railways Ladies Night Robes. with double yoke and hamburg trimmed. value .39.
 MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS We nave Just closed from the manu- facturer two lots of extra heavy Shirts. they come in plaids and strips. Lot l, we will sell at 50c. value Sl .OO. Lot ?, We will sell at 69c. value l.25.
 AT 5Oc 15 dozen Ladies wool Vests and Pants. they are our regular 75c quality. For Fri day 5Oc.
 AT jOc case Mems Camel Hair Shirts and Drawers, they are well worth $l.OO.
 AT SIPS Heavy Stable Blankets. plaid linen bur lap, lined throughout, regular price SI. .75.
 AT G3c 1 pieces of our Sl. Henrietta Tn jet and blue black.
 AT 49c 45 inch all wool Henrietta iu all colors, value 75c.
 AT 4sc Indigo blue prints. color guaranteed. from 6c. Down Cushions covered with fine satine, 20 inch. roc from Sl.0O; 9 inch. 9Sc from Sl .25; 24 inch. Sl.19 from Sl 50. At g 9, white wool Blankets. At 5c embroidered Swiss lawn Handler chiefs. value 10c. AT15c, heavy double Yarn Mittens. from 2jc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
eeorgIa Farers the Double Standard.

ATLANTA, Dec 1.-The Georgia senate passed the house resolutions demanding coinage of both gold and silver as standard money metals
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

Attorney Thomas F. Lawlor yesterday completed arrangements with a young colored couple in New Haven who will be married at Company G's annual ball in the armory on the night of December 29. They will be married with all military honors and Captain Wolff will give the bride away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Persistent Advertising.

However excellent the form of the ad- vertisement may be and however per sistently pushed, it must be placed in medium which reaches the people, and the greater the number of readers, the greater the value of the medium. The DEMOCRAT has bona ida circulation of ,, 400 daily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Stuck In a Hollow Log.

DUNKIIK, N. Y, Dec. 14-Harry Strout, 16year-old boy, crawled into hollow log after a rabbit which he had wounded He became wedged in and was unable to free himself He was almost frozen to death when rescued several hours later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
He Mailed a Threat.

John F. Simmons, a Winsted lawyer, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Moore yesterday, for mailing a postal card con- taining a threat on account of an unpaid bill to a Mir Pierce of Terry vile He will have hearing before Commissioner Mar vim next Monday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Asphyxiated By Coal Gas.

W1LL1MANTIc, Dec 14.-Mr and Mrs Robert Brown were found unconscious in bed this morning. The house was filled with coal gas. Their condition is critical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
MeKaue Ciets Thirty D,,,

NEW YORK, Dec 14.-John Y. McKane and his henehmen were to-day sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined $25O for contempt of court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14

NEW LONDON, Dec 14.-Last night was the coldest of the season, and the river contained big fleet of vessels driven in by the prospects of bad weather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
yiear-Genera1 DIcCah. D..,

WooNsoCKET, R. l., Dec 14.-vicar General McCabe was found dead in bed this morning. Heart disease is believed to have been the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-14
Money For Road to Cripple Creek.

DENVER, Dec. l4-The S'i50, ,OOO necessary to begin the construction of the railroad from Florence to Cripple Creek has been subscribed by New York capitalists.