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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
JUDGE ROOTS COURT
Handles a Big Batch of Business ThI
 Morning.

Handles a Big Batch of Business This
 Morning.
 Frank Grant for drunkenness was fined $1 and costs this morning.
 Dennis Higgins was given 30 days in jail for a similar offence.
 Thomas Breen was charged with as- sault on Officer Allen and resistance. Wednesday night the officer ordered a They all moved with the exception of Breen. The officer again ordered him to move, but the only reply he got was a blow from some blunt instrument Tn Breen's hand. The officer buckled Into him, but Breen made his escape. Last night he was arrested at his home, be- ing found concealed in the cellar. He was fined $10 and costs on each case. Walter Gill and Mrs Maria Deverau2 were charged with adultery. It has been reported for some time that Gil who keeps cobbling shop at 1S4 Mil street and who lives in two rooms in tht rear has been keeping woman there Officer Cahy and M. Sullivan, visited last night the place. They opened a side window and discovered sufficien evidence to warrent them in arrestinG both. Each denied the charge this morn ing. They were bound over to the mex term of the superior court.
 Joseph Lester was charged with in decent exposure. He occupies a room over Harvey Brothers wine room ant was arrested about o'clock this morn ing on complaint of seme of the Scovil house patrons. Attorney Lowe had hi case adjournad until tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
No Ice Cream-No Extra Baggage.

There was a report some months ago that Thomas E. Murphy, the tenn. perance orator, would be on duty at Camp Morris this year. Mir Murphy denied the report at the time, with the qualifications that he might be the guest of friends there, and it now transpires that his services will not be needed.
 The annual orders forbidding the taking of "extra baggage" to camp was issued some weeks ago. These orders are sent out regularly every year, and are as regularly disregarded. The guardsmen did not intend to pay special attention to them this year.
 Colonel Doherty, however, is deter mined to enforce the law as regards the Second Regiment. The captains of the local companies of the Second received instructions from him asking them to cooperate with him in preventing the entrance to camp of any "extra" bag gage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
Schoonar Clara Sunk.

NEW HAVEN, Aug 1S-A report was circulated here last night that a schooner had sunk at Crow Beach, near Westbrook and several persons were drowned. Later it was learned that 6 two masted schooner or yacht lies of the three mile breakwater. It's masts are out of water. A life preserver bearing the name "Clara" floated ashore at Grove beach yesterday together with a broken spar and a rubber boot. Nothing can be learned of vessel by the name of Clara, but it is supposed some vessel by that name went down in the heavy seas of Wednesday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
Evadinr the InstaIment Law.

To evade the provisions of the install ment law a Middletown dealer has de. vised plan by which he can continue the business and still not be amendable to the law.
 He has issued a form of contract which stipulates that the article, which ordinarily would be considered sold. is simply rented. The contract, however, contains a clause which entities the pur- chaser to be credited with the rent paid and when a sufficient sum has been paid in, the article is presented to the party who has rented it.
 There is some question among those who have seen the contract, whether or not it relieves the dealer from responsi bilitY,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
Reid & Hughes REDUCED PRICES SMALL WARES
 FOR
 Friday and Saturday.

P inch Satteen covered Down Pillows, at 95c from $1. .33. 24 inch stamped Denim squares at 19c from 25c.
 Crochet Cotton, Sc a ball, from 1Oc.
 Stamped Pillow Shams, 36 inches square, at 19c from 25c.
 FeatherweIght.. Dress Shields, 7c, and 15c.
 Hooks and Eyes: with patent "hump," 4c a card, from 1Oc.
 Scissors, slightly damaged, 123c from 25c.
 Bone Hair Pins, Sc from 10c. Machine Twist, 1c spool, 1Oc a doz colors only.
 Button Bags % from 5c.
 Nome Tray Cloths, 18x17, stam- ped, 121c from 24c.
 Novels, bound in red and white, gilt edge, at 15c from 25c.
 Godey's Magazines, a few left, Sc each.
 Writing Paper. in wooden boxes, 12Ic each from 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
Normal school ExaminatIou

Examinations for admission to the new normal school in New Haven are being held today at Putnam, Canaan and Essex; to-day and tomorrow at New London, Winsted and Brooklyn; next Monday and Tuesday in New Haven, Bridgeport, South Norwalk and Colchester; August g and 24 at New Milford, Norwich, Waterbury and Broadbrook August % and % at Tor rington, Danbury, Ellington and Hart ford, and on September at Skinner school in New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
In Favor of RImetaIism.

WASHINGTON, Aug 1S.-In the senate to-day the finance committee reported favorably bill to repeal the Sherman act, coupled with a declaration in favor of bimetalism. The matter was laid over until next Tuesday with. out debate. This action of the senate, it is thought, means delay, and it will probably be two or three weeks before a vote is taken on the bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
AMUSEM ENTS
My Aunt Sally

This charming comedy drama will be presented next Monday evening at Jacques opera house by the funniest and best comedians Tn existence. Pretty girls, delightful songs, and entrancing music, and the excellent singing of My Aunt Sally quartette all go towards making a splendid evenings entertain, ment. A prominent feature of the com. parry is their brass orchestra. which is said to be one of the best travelling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
Notification to Italian Consu.s,

Governor Morris has had printed and sent to each judge of probate and regis trar of vital statistics in the state, a letter recently received from Secretary of State w. Q. Gresham regarding noti- fication to Italian consuls of deaths of subjects of that country. The governor consul general in New York be notified of the death of any Italian resident in the town or probate district,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
Must Dig Graves Deener.

NEW HAVEN, Aug 1S-The board of health of East Haven to-day notified the officials of the Jewish cemetery that the place must be kept in better sanitary condition. It is said that bodies have been buried 12 inches under ground, and the stench arising from the place is get ting to be nuisance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
Miller & Peck.
How the Factories Could EVade Paying their Employees in CHECKS,

Business transactions in Waterbury alone amount in the neighborhood of $l5O, 900 a week. About $50, ,OOO of this amount is paid out In cash to outside
 parties by merchants in this city who don't deposit in the bank and never pay by check. The other $l00, 900 is paid out by the other merchants in cheeks which saves the currency in this city for the fact ories to pay their employees. If the mer-
 chants who pay out the $50, 900 in cash would deposit their money in the bank and pay by check, they would still further
 aid the banks in supplying the factories
 with currency to pay of their employees.
 This would keep the currency in Water
 bury and evade the necessity of issuing factory checks to employ es and would do
 great deal towards restoring confidence. l. When going out of town buy return
 ticket for that will help to keep currency
 at home. It is the want of currency
 that is making times so bad.
 Take Kelly's advice and you will never
 regret it. Kelly told his democratic friends last November to look at their em- ployment and vote for their own interests,
 but like friend Hewitt they needed him not. If Hewitt the grocer had sonly taken Kelly's advice and used genu- inc entire wheat bread that would give him nerve and muscle he would not have to advertise for an able bodied man to keep Kelly from talking common sense facts to him about silver on his door steps.
 stSilver is all right in Its place" says"J. W. " in last nights American. Will he kindly tell the senators and candy sellers where that place is and he will become the greatest financier in the nineteenth cen tury.
 Kelly has flour enough on hand to sup port the entire population of this city to
 January l, 1894 There may be money
 panic, but'there is no danger of famine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
TIMELY TOPICS.

At Curran's, tomorrow, you will find some bargains which will astonish you. Look in there when out after bargains
 Masons wanted at 29 Charles street.
 E. T. Turner & Go talk about the power of money today. Go to their store to- morrow and see how it works
 E. G. Kilduff & Co are offering the greatest bargains of the season in boys and children's clothing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
Fire in Boston

BOSTON, Ang 1S.-Fire broke out at an early hour this morning in the ma chine shops of George c. Lancaster, for merly owned by the Old Bay State Iron Co, in South Boston. The flames were quickly extinguished after damages to the extent of S1, 300 had been done,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
Fell From a scaGold.

HARTFORD, Aug 1S.-Henry Ales, z brlcklayer, fell from a scaffold on Oak street to-day receiving internal injuries He will probably die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
Forty Thousand Dollar Fire.

NEW YORK, Aug 1S.-Fire broke out in building on Cooper street this morn ing and before it could be got under control it had wiped out a whole block of ramshackle structures. The origin of the fire is unknown. Loss $40, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18

The croquet tournament at Norwich will probably close this afternoon. The will be won by Knecht, the boy wonder, or Germond.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING s
Meetings This Evening.

Local Photo society. Endowment rank, K. of P. Court Stephen J. Meany, A. O. F. of A. Lloyd Garrison Assembly. Burns club, business meeting. Patrick Sarsfeld club. Townsend Lodge, No.S9, I. o. OF. Speedwell Lodge, No. 10, K. of P. Valley City Lodge, K. of H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
FAIR WEATHER.

Omcial Weather Predictions For To-Day and Tomorrow.
 NEW YORK, Aug 1S-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
LOCAL LINES,

FLOUR, FLOUR, Flour, At LADD'S cheaper than ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18

Special forecast for Connecticut: Fair. stationary temperature, westerly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18
CONLON BROS. SPECIAL CLEARING SALE. Goods

For the next few days Everything housekeeping to ha Its usual plce Below mention gains to be found on our and counters
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18

SPECIAL-the latestN present in Phelan's Tea Store is a chimney cleaner the neatest article ever giving away with one pound of tea. Try his cream Java coffee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18

Dr.J.J.McAvoy, So. Main St., opp Union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-18

Dish Mops, S Tea Pot Stands. 2 Vegetables Graters, 2 School Bags, S Pot Cleaners. 3 Mouse Traps, x Lamp Chimneys, all S:zes. 2 Lamp Burners, 2 1 Dog Shelf Paper. 2 Market Baskets,f 2
 EIGHT CENT COUNTER
 Fancy Colored Glasses, S Plated Table Spoons, x ] Butter Dishes, S | Crystal Glass Spoon Holders . ? Qt DipPers Lors Handle, \ | Milk Strainsrs, : ? Qt Tea Pots, 1 Collenders. l Scrub Brushes, | Flour Sifters. 1 Dover Egg Beaters, l Decorated Bowls, | Childrens Brooms, Square Cake Tins, All Siz-s, 3 Qt Fails, Ct Milk Cans, Vegetables Ladies, Rolling Pins, Japanned Dust Panz. Silverine Trays, Soup Ladies. Decorated Soup Plates Japanned Cuspidores. French China Decorated Mugs. Qt Sause Pans With Handle. Chair Seas, All Sizes, Star Rat Traps, Knife Box ., Whisk BrOoms. Tea Flasks. Tea and Coffee CaListers, Qt Measures. Wash Boards, , Prong Clothes Dryer, ] Mop Handles, N NH
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-03-18
HIS EYE TWINKLED.

He was not very elegant specimen
of the genus gentleman as he shambled
in toward the kitchen door of a house
on Foundry street, nor was he alto
gether vicious looking fellow, and
there was in the corner of his eye Sly
twinkle, that even all the blear had not
o scured. The lady OF the house open
ed to his kEock, and she was undoubt
edly handsome woman.
Beg pardon, ma'am, he said in un,
disguised Admiration. l think have
made mistake.
What will you have2
Nothing now ma'am, he answered
family smiling.
Then why did you knock at the
door?
l said, ma'am, 1t was mistake.
Did you think some one lived here
that you knew2 she asked, with a
CHEEKY sort Of laugh that was COM
forting to hear even though strain ol
sarcasm ran through it.
Hardly that, ma'am, he said, humbly'
What did think was that | was hungry
and cold, ma'am, but the sight of your
face has made me warm, ma'am, and
your sweet voice has been food to me
ma'am. Good morning, lady, and he
started away, but she would't have il
so. She took him in by the fire ano
gave him his Ereakfait, and that queer
little twinkle in his eye twinkled more
than ever.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-03-18
A GIGANTIC SKELETON.

Workmen in clearing the right of
way for an extension of the tram
road for the Yellow Pine Lumber
Company, Texas, dug Up an immense
beech log, under which was found a
human skeleton, the bones OF which
were only partly decomposed. The
skeleton was that OF a man OF gigan-
tic frame, and the skull was cleft as
if with a tomahawk. An Indian
tomahawk and numerous flint arrow
heads were found beside the skele-
ton. The spot where the discovery
was made is six miles from Col
mesniel, on the Trinity River, in the
immediate vicinity where history
says La Sale, the great explorer,
was slain when with few of his fol-
lowers, he was making his way back
to the Illinois River. The bones
and the relics have been carefully
preserved, and thorough investi-
cation will be made to determine, If
possible, whether the bones are
those OF some Indian warrior or pos
sibly of one of La Salle's men.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-03-18
MAN, POOR MAN.

A man that is born of woman is
small potatoes and few in hill.
He riseth up to-day and or the next
day the undertaken hath him. He
goeth forth in the morning warbling
like lark and is knocked out in one
round and two seconds. In the
midst of life he is in debt and the
collector pursueth him wherever he
goeth. The banister of life is full of
splinters and he slideth down with
rapidity. He cometh home at even
tide and meeteth the wheelbarrow
in his path. 1t rises up and smiteth
him to the earth and talleth upon
him and runneth one of its legs into
his ear. In the gentle spring time
he putteth on his summer clothes
and a blizzard striketh him afar
from home and filleth him with cuss
words and rheumatism.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-03-18
DINING A THOUSAND YEARS AGO
The Food of the AnglO-SaxOn
Men of Wealth Was Served
In Abundance.

A thousand years ago, when the
dinner was ready to be served, the
first thing brought into the great
hall was table. Movable trestles
were brought, on which were placed
boards, and all were carried away
again at the close of the meal. Upon
this was laid the tablecloth. There
is an old Latin riddle of the Eight
century, in which the table says:
81 feed people with many kinds ct
food. First, | am quadrupled, and
adorned with handsome clothing;
then l am robbed of my apparel and
lose my legs also"
The food of the Anglo-Saxon was
largely bread. The bread was baked
in round, flat cakes, which the
superstition OF the cook marked
with a cross, to preserve them from
the perils OF the fire. Milk, butter
and cheese were also beaten. The
principal meat was bacon, as the
acorns OF the oak forests, which then
covered large part OF England,
supported numerous droves of swine.
Our Anglo Saxon torefathers were
not only hearty eaters, but also deep
drinkers.
The drinking horns were at first
literally horns, and so must be
Immediately emptied when filled ;
later, when the primitive horn had
been replaced by glass cup, it
retained tradition of its rude pre-
decessor in its shape, so that it, too,
had to be emptied at draft. Each
guest was furnished with spoon,
while his knife he always carried in
his belt; as for forks, who dreamed
of them when nature mad given man
ten fingers? But you will see why a
servant with a basin of water and a
towel always presented himself to
each guest before dinner was served
and after it was ended.
Roasted meat was served on the
spit or rod on which it was cooked,
and the guest cut or tore off a piece
to suit himself. Boiled meat was
laid on the cakes of bread, or later,
on thick slices of bread called "tren.
chers" from a Norman word mean
ing "to cut" as these were to carve
the meat on, thus preserving the
table cloth from the knife. At frs
the trencher was eaten or thrown
upon the stone floor for the dog:
who crouched at ther masters feet
At a later date it was put in baske
and given to the poor who gathered
he manor gate.
'ng the latter part of th'
Ages the most CONSPICUOUS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-03-18

| this procedure considerable space
between the two window frares is
| left, through which the incoming
air freely passes, and being impelled
in an upward direction it causes no
draft.
In Tobin's tuhc tae air from out
side enters through a hole in the
wall and is conducted by an upright
tube into the room. The opening
OF tie tube is above the heads OF the
occupants, ard the air escaping
ascends toward the ceiling.
Cooper's yentilator consists OF a
series OF apertures in window pane
arranged in a circle, which can be
partially or entirely closed by glass
disk, movable on pivot, with cor
respon ing apertures. In private
houses during parties the room often
becomes insuherably hot and close.
These unpleasant features can to a
great extent be avoided by having
I temporary Sheringham valve, con-
structed of wood and canvas and
inserted above the upper sash OF the
window, which is lowered for the
purpose.
The Sheringham valve consists Of
an opening through the wall for the
air to pass, the enterance being
usually guarded by strainer of
some sort to keep out dust. On the
inside is Waived iron plate with
closed sides and hinged at the bot
tom. An attachment is arranged to
more or less completely change it.
The entrance should be little
smaller than the exist, that the
velocity of the current into the room
may be diminished It is usually
placed near the ceiling.
Ventilating fireplaces are marked
improvements on the ordinary fire.
places. They have ali the advan,
tages of the latter, and in addition
they prevent drafts or cold air by
sending into the room air that is
partially warmed. Fresh air is ad-
mitted to the back of the CRATE into
a chamber which is warmed by
large heating surface, and, being
carried up by fue, discharges into
the upper part OF the room. There
are a number of different kinds of
good ventilating hreplaces and venti-
| lating stoves made The merits
claimed for these improved fireplaces
| are
That they venti!ate the room.
That they maintain an equable
temperature IN all parts of the room
and prevent drafts.
That the heat from radiation is
thrown into the room better than
from other CRATES.
That the fire brick lining prevents
the fire from going out, evsn when
left untouched for a long time, and
prevents the rapid changes Of tenn
perature which occur in rooms in
cold weather from that cause.
That they economize fuel, partly
by making use Of the spare heat,
which would otherwise pass up the
chimney, and partly by insuring by
their construction more complete
combustion, and thereby diminish
ing smoke.
That they prevent smoky chin
neys by the ample supply of warmed
air to the room and by drafts created
in the neck OF the chimney,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-03-18
THE AMERICANS TOAST.

BENJAMIN Franklin was dining with a
small party of gentlemen when one OF
them SAID
Here are three nationalties repre-
sented; | am French, my friend here
is English, and Mr.. Franklin is Ameri
can. Let each propose toast.
The Engllshman rose and IN the
tone of Briton bold said: Here s
to Great Britain, the sun that gives
light to the nations of the earth"
The Frenchman was rather taken
back at this, but he proposed: Here's
to France, the moon whose magic ray:
move the tides of the world
Franklin then rose and with an all
of quiet modesty said: Here's tc
George Washington, Joshua o
America, who commanded the sur
and moon to stand still-and the,
stood still y
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-03-18

object on the table was the saltcellar.
This was generally of silver, in the
form of a ship. 1t was placed in the
center OF the long table at which the
household gathered, my lord and
lady, their family and guests. being
at one end and their retainers and
servants at the other. So one S
position in regard to the salt was a
test Of rank-the gentlefolk was sit
ting ''above the salt and the yeo.
manry below it.
In the houses of the great mobiles
dinner was served with much cere-
mony. At the hour stately process
sion entered the hall. First came
several musicians, followed by the
steward bearing his rod of office,
and then came d long line of ser
wants carrying different dishes.
Some idea of the variety and pro
fusion may be gained from the pro-
vision made by King Henry III. for
his household at Christmas, 1874.
This included 81 oxen, 100 pigs,
$50 fowls, 50 hales, so rabbits, 9
pheasants, So partridges, 4S wood
cock, SO plovers and 5000 eggs.
Many of our tavorite dishes have
descended from the Middle ages.
Macsroons have served as dessert
since the days of Chaucer. Our
tavorite winter breakfast, griddle
cake, has come down to us from the
faraway Britons and Wales, while
the boys have lunched on ginger
bread and girls or pickles and jell,es
since the time of Edward H., more
that 500 years ago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-03-18
Highest of all in Leavening Powerful Report Aug. 7 1880
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
q ABSOLUTELY PURE

ture from established form, and usually
in matters where custom, necessity, and
Circumstance have chosen the best
method for establishment. The reaction
is sure to come, and after the untaste-
full prodigality perhaps simplicity will
obtain. When we tire of the orchid,
perhaps we shall 60 back to the daisy,
and bethink ourselves that, after all,
old things are best.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-03-18
The Bright and
Genial Spring
Shuttle of the
Weiga!:y overcoat
Hang up the
winter suit

Set your faces and your wishes to Spring Over
coats and Spring Suits.
The hands and the wit of our thousands of work
ers-cutters, helpers, sewers s-h-Nc been gathering
Spring goods into house for many days All
ready nowhere glad to say,
Spring promises big for business We've prepared
big The cloth buying amid the hum of mills, the
quiet purchases from cloth makers who hunt us up the
makinp-up of one two five hundred suits at a stroke
Interesting and perenniay the story of how
the wool off the sleeps back grows through hundred
processes into its perfect is to your thoughtful
mind skip it all.
Don't skip this you'll buy from the manuactu-
rer direct from a store that buys to sell again.
Which will YOU do? Your dollars at stake.
Will you buy your $40 suit from us
Will you buy your $40 suit from US?
Will you buy your Spring overcoat from us
Slk-lned or not long short-we have ALL
We you Is to IS per cent, surely-per
haps more.
The goodness of the Cothng-thats another
thing. Stores like people, make their regulations.
After than thirty years of selling reliable, all
wool clothing under guarantee of standing by
goods, we'll not swap horses now. If you buy
clothing, you buy the best.
The prices are the lowest because we sell as well
as make the goods The money saving and the good
wear 60 to you.
Wanamaker & Brown
SIXTH and MARKET SITS. PHILADELPHIA
We pay Railroad Excursion Fare
from Elkton if you purchase $50 worth.