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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
NUTMEG CARVINGS.
Excerpts From the Columns of Our Dail
 Exchanges.


 Councilman Michael McPadden of Bridgeport was sued for eighteen dol lars due on thirty-five dollar suit of a member of a clothing club, and the suit was dismissed on the ground that such clubs were illegal.
 A Winsted man who drove to Tor rington Saturday night was Tn such a peculiar frame of mind on his return that he put the halter around his horses neck and hitched the animal to the shafts.
 There was mad dog scare in Bridge port yesterday morning. A large dog owned by George BatcheIler, a corset manufacturer, was attacked with hydrophobia and bit several dogs and persons before it could be shot. A young lady named Miss Burgess was bitten in the right forearm. It was also said that man named Thomas Corn wall was bitten on the arm, and little child, three years old, was bitten on the hand. The brute was finally knocked in the head by young lad after which it was shot.
 The rumored movement of organiz- ing company for the purpose of start ing canning factory at Colchester is rapidly gaining ground. The object of the canning factory is to provide the farmers of Colchester and vicinity a home market for the sale of vegetables and other farm produce which they are now obliged to carry to a city ten or perhaps fifteen miles distant.
 Only one body has been washed ashore from the wreck of the barge Reliance" which went down off Block Island in Mondays furious gale, that of Mrs Remington, the wife of the captain. There is little chance that any of the others will be given up by the sea. Before this they doubtless have been swept out into the ocean. The barge is fast going to pieces and will probably leave her bones on the reef where she struck.
 It is said that Colonel W. Fl. Steven son of Bridgeport is candidate for the mayoralty nomination of Bridgeport, on the demoL ratio ticket.
 A man went into the American ex- press office in New London yesterday, and drawing knife demanded $20 of B. s. Lockwood, the manager. MT street and then had him arrested.
 Truman Stiles lost barn by fire in Meriden Tuesday night. Loss $500.
 Ellington people are suffering a coal famine. The one local dealer is out of stock.
 Thieves entered the house of c. D. Bel len in Hartford Tuesday afternoon, and robbed it of money and valuables.
 Two female members of the "Faust" company were arrested in New Britain Tuesday for disorderly conduct on the streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Wilbur w. Smith was a winner in the 0o-as-vou- please walking match with Ludwig Schraeder, which took place last night in the New London opera house. After walking about an hour Schraeder was taken with cramps in his leg and was compelled to drop out The race was to last three hours and was for purse of $50. After walking a short time after the withdrawal of his opponent, Smith was declared winner and took the purse.
 John Sherlock, the gormandiZer, who started in 100 mile walk in twenty four hours in Allyn hall. Hartford, Tues day night, finished at S:23 last night, just seven minutes ahead of time. The walk was for purse of $400, $20O being bet against like sum that he could not do it. Sherlock was pretty well tired out, when 1t was announced that his time was up, but, considering the diff culties under which he walked, 1t Is considered a great feat. Sherlock was presented with a handsome sum of money by his admirers.
 Martin Sullivan, the baseball player formerly with the Chicago and Boston teams, stabbed James Richards, bar tender at Lowell yesterday ssRichards de- tended himself with a bottle which he used on Sullivan's head. Sullivan jumped over the bar to attack Richards and inflicted five stab wounds upon him, which, however, are not serious. Sullivan was arrested.
 Bliss Carver and George Ash, two we'll known Bridgeport fighters, last night signed articles for a finish fight for $500 and the lightweight champion ship, to take place between Bridgeport and Norwalk on March 21.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
NEW ENGLAND SHARES.
The Consolidated Said to Have PuI
 chased Heavily.

The Consolidated Said to Have Pur
 chased Heavily.
 The excitement in Wall street over the Reading railroad crash has practi- cally subsided, and the appointments of receiver over the road have been con firmed by the several United States dis trict courts having jurisdiction over its territory.
 The hope born in the public mind that the price of coal would be reduced, as a result of the great crash, would seem now to be as far from realization as ever.
 The fact that the railroad still re- mains in the hands of Mir Mcleod and his friends is evidence that Readings policy in regard to the coal trade will remain unchanged.
 Some light has been thrown on the future of the New York 6 New Eng land railroad by the latest develop ments. It is learned on reliable author ity that the New York & New Haven road has picked up on the market dur ing the last four or five days nearly enough stock of the New England to as sure it's control of that company.
 The crisis which compelled the Mcleod syndicate to drop most of the 1O5,OOO shares of the New England was du opportunity WHICH the NC" OrK G New Haven improved by purchasing most of them.
 Mir Parsons of the New England road 1t is said, is now willing to make terms with the Consolidated as he has lost the support of the Philadelphia syndicate. While the New Haven company ii now so near the possession of the New England, however, there is still 6 l chance for the Mcleod syndicate tc make trouble. Several members arc said to have purchased New EnglanC stock during the last few days with tho hope possibly of checkmating the Con solidated as in the Connecticut River railroad deal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
NAueATUcK AND VICINITY.
Doings of a Day In the Valley Below
 This City.

Doings of a Day In the Valley Below
 This City.
 NAUGATUCK, Feb 23.-Flags were dis played yesterday on some of our facto- ries, G. A. R. hall and on private resi- dences, notwithstanding the storm. The Ward Brothers were the only one in town to shut down theirworks.
 The necessity for larger stage at the opera house will be made very apparent again tomorrow night, as the "PolIce Patrop company will not be able to use large portion of the carload of scenery they bring with them. Their carpenter has been here and measured the stage and will lay out his scenes accordingly. They have the reputation of giving a big show. The company will be here on Friday evening.
 We were in error yesterday in SUD- posing that large sleigh load of our young people, who went to Cheshire, had arrived home at early morn. The snow banks were too much for them and they came in by easy stages during the day.
 Major Wallace is making some inn provements in the way of papering, etc, about the Naugatuck hotel.
 There are number of our young men III IoWu IndC are pldyl lhS holSSe daily, through the Waterbury agency. One of our town officers claims to be ahead of the game, still his most inti' mate friends do not believe it. Tracy Brothers of Waterbury and H Wales Lines & Go of Meriden have the contract for the new factory of the W. S. company to be built on land pur' chased from Lorin Ward, The building will be of brick, four stories, 66 by 326 with tower twentyslx feet square Six stores, also wing. It is estimated to cost $70,00O. Outside of the officers of ths company there are probably few who know for what branch of the business it is to be used.
 There is larger body of snow here a present than at any time since the bliz gard of 'SS.
 Seats for the presentation concert car be marked off at McCarthy's to morrow morning after s o'clock.
 The Fernando case will be on again to day. It is thought that compromis' is being effected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
Coal Famine at wallingford.

WALLINGFoRD, Feb 23.-The furious storm of yesterday besides blocking to a great extent the roads on the outskirts of the town may result in the shutting down of the factory of R. Wallace 6 Sons. This morning the company's coal bins contained just enough fuel to last until noon The company has large consignment of coal on the road to the factory, some in vessels on the sound been for the storm both supplies would have reached here before then, but it is feared that the factory will have to close for a snort time at least. This company employs the largest number of hands in town, and shutting down for any length of time would render it un- pleasant for a large number.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
Factory Roof CalIapsed.

WALLINGFoRD, Feb 23.-What might have been a horrible disaster occurred yesterday afternoon in the factory of the Judd Manufacturing company. Adjoining the bright wire room there is shed like room which was for merly used as stock room. Recently this has been converted into sort of a dressing room for the girls who worked there. The bins have been taken out, thus removing practically all the support of the roof. Yesterday afternoon owing to the great weight of snow the roof fell, carrying with it the automatic water pipes used for fire extinguishers. These broke and the place was flooded. The girls clothing was swamped and about fifty tons of wire damaged. Had there been anyone Tn the room at the time in stant death would have resulted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
NARROW ESCAPE FROM 2EATH.
J. c. Miller Struck on the Shoulder by a
 Monster Icicle.

J. c. Miller Struck on the Shoulder by a
 Monster Icicle.
 Several large icicles formed on the Irving an old Masouic blocks during last night, and over A. F. Taylor's store on East Main street was an extra large one caused by a break in the water pipe on the cave, which was about seven feet long and must have weighed up- wards of sixty or seventy pounds. The building is in charge of Nelson J. Welton. and his son was in a third story window with long pole removing this menace to people passing on the sidewalk below while MT Welton remained on, the street to warn passers- by. He was looking east and did not notice that J. c. Miller, foreman at Matthews 6 Willard's shop came be- hind. MT Miller attempted to pass as the big icicle fell striking him on the left side of the head and left shoulder. Lucky, however, he did not receive the full force of the blow. He was attended by Dr Barber, who found that a scalp wound and large lump was the extent of his injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Hospital Course of Lectures" :"

"HOspital Course of Lectures"
 Miss Lydia Won FInklestein Mount ford will give her first lecture in the hospital course at the opera house to- night. Her subject, "Bedouins of the Deserr,'' is sure to be interesting. The following is the syllabus of the lecture: An encampment in the desert, intro ducing Bedouin sheikh and sheikha; Bedouin fellah and female slave in cos tune; native Bedouins; baking cakes on the hearth: churning milk; supper scene; camp life; on the march; war cry; halting; call to prayer; pitching tents; telling stories; desert customs; the patriarchs, and scenes from their bible references. The ladies and gentle men who will assist Mrs Mountford are: Misses Harriet c. Walker, Sara R. Nun son, Medora Platt, Grace B. Stannard; Sarah Judson, Mary Tate, Messrs Will liam P. Walker, F. A. Taylor. N. A. Pomeroy, w. B. Maynard, w. F. Have meyer and Master Shirley Fulton.
 "The Police Patrol"
 The horses to be used in the "Police Patrol, "at the opera house Monday evening, were originally employed by the Chicago police department and drew the patrol wagon for the Des, plaines street station during the period of the anarchist troubles in that city. It was for heroic conduct at the Hay market riot, when they dashed through the unruly mob, that they received the title of the "Whlte Patrol"
 Gorman's MinstreIs.
 The Germans minstrels will appear al the opera house next Wednesday even
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
DENYING REJECTED.
The Vote in the Senate 14 to Against
 His Confirmation.

O~--~~
 His Confirmation.
 HARTFORD, Feb 23.-The appointment by Governor Morris of Clarence Dem- ing, to be insurance commissioner, was to-day rejected by the senate, the vote standing 14 to 4. Those voting to accept the majority report, which was against Deming were Pierce, Hall, ,Hol- den, CrandalI, Houlihan and En- sign, democrats; Holcomb, Coffey, Jones, Ferris, Witner. Perkins, Grass and Chapman, republican. Those voting in favor of Deming were: Fox, Morgan, Robertson and Cleveland, the other senators being absent. In the dis cussion preceding the vote Senator Pierce spoke of Deming as a dangerous man and one totally incompetent to hold such position.
 A resolution appointing Daniel J. Donahue judge of the Middletown po- lice court was rejected.
 Senator Milner and Cleveland had a lively excuange of words, the latter in timating that ex-Speaker Paige, who is lobbying in the interest of the Housa- tonic Power Go, was trying to work Milner.
 A resolution was passed requiring a two-thirds vote of the assembly to re- store forfeited rights. Tn the house the reSolutlOn authOrlZ- ing the Consolidated road to increase its stock to S100,000,OOO was put over to Wednesday.
 The committee reported favorably on the bill giving judges of the superior and supreme courts $1 ,000 annually for expenses.
 A resolution was passed appointing D. J. Donahue deputy judge of the Middletown police court.
 Both branches adjourned until to. morrow,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23

Rev J, A. Mulcahy, who has been in Boston for a few days inspecting the school system, is expected home this evening.
 Edward McGann, foreman of the wrecking train of the western division of the New England road, is dead at his home in Hartford of pneumonia.
 The mails which were delayed so much yesterday because of the storm were all dumped into the local office this morning, and the whole force of the office started in with rush, and this afternoon everything was running as smoothly as if there was no storm nor delayed mails.
 Patrick GIllen of 9S Park avenue sus- tained a severe accident last evening by falling on the ice in front of his resi- dence, cutting a deep gash in his face and fracturing the nasal bones. DT Callahan was called and found it neces- sary to take several stitches in the wound.
 Drs Hayes and Munger successfully performed the difficult operation of intubation on the 19 months old child of John Grady of Fuller street this morning, The child was unable to breathe, from the effects of croup and bronchitis, and entirely relieved by the operation.
 The Meriden branch railroad, which yesterday made time through the storm was unable to run any trains to-day or account of the drifts which accumulated during the night. The New EnglanG road did not run any freight trains to day. The trains between Waterbury and Hartford are making their time but the trains west of Waterbury art all several hours late.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING
Meetings This Evening

Court Shields, A. o. F. of A. New England Order of Protection. Ansantawae encampment, I. O. O. F. Frederick Wilhelm lodge, K of P. Waterbury Athletic club. l.. A. 9263, K. of L. Tunxis Tribe, o. R M. Waterbury Temperance Reform club. Harmony lodge, F. & A. NJ. Mattatuck Drum corps. Woman's Relief corps. Wadhams Post. G. A. R. Union 210, P. D. A. St Aloysius Drum Corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
PARSONS RESIGNS.

Another Turn in the Affairs of the New
 England Road.
 NEW YORK, Feb 23.-At meeting of the directors of the New York & New England road to-day President Parsons handed in his resignation to take effect on March IA. It was accepted. Directors Charles Parsons, Jr, A. R. Flower, William Lummis and Charles Day also rendered their resignations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
LEFT THE GAS JET OPEN.
An Attendant on Mrs F. c. Lewis Found
 Uncon scious in Her Room.

An Attendant on Mrs E. U. LeW1s Founu
 Uncon scious in Her Room.
 Mrs Ferguson, engaged as an attend ant on Mrs E. c. Lewis at her home, 5S Prospect street, was found unconscious in her room this morning from escaping gas. The lady not appearing at her usual hour MT Lewis went to call her, and receiving no answer he broke open the door and found the woman apparently dead. Dr Bene- dict was hastily summoned. After working over two hours to restore her, she began to show small signs of returning consciousness and could an swer in monosylables. She is not yet out of danger, but the doctor has hopes that she will recover. It is supposed that when she was turning down one of the gas jets she accidentally turned the key of another which was close to it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
Reid & Hughes
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

Just received a line of Mems Laundered Negligee Shirts in stripes, new blues; etc, all sizes. Price only 59c each-very cheap.
 Another bargain in this depart ment is a lot of Boys Shirt Waists with Tie.to match, sizes 4 to F years. Price soc.
 Mems Fancy Hose innew colors, full regular made, only 17c pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
LOCAL LINES.

The best groceries, fruit and vegetables, and prompt and polite attention, all st LADD'S grocery.
 PHELAN sells the best tea and coffee in Connecticut. Try his cream java coffee or 50 cent teas. Platt's block fl East Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
TIMELY TOPICS.

Keep your eye on Kelleys egg sign and you will see something drop.
 Tomorrow will be bargain day at Mil Ter & Peck's. You can save money by giving it your attention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
Miller < Peck. BARGAIN DAY, FRIDAY, FEB, "A,

You can save money by giving it your attention.
 AT 64c. 25 pieces Ginghams good dress styles best 1Oc quality, for Friday 6fc.
 AT 54c. 10 pieces double fold Plaids regular value 12!c, for Friday 54c.
 AT 34c. 25 pieces Lawns and Challies regular 1Oc and 12!c goods, for Friday 34c.
 3FAIRS FOR 25c. 25 dozen Ladies' Fast Black Hose regu- lar prices 15c pair, for Friday 3 pairs for 25c.
 AT 124c. 1000 yards 24 inch Glass Toweling, value a5c, for Friday 1sic. E,ru Curtain Scrim value Sc, for Friday 44c.
 Bleached Damask Table Linens value 69c, for Friday 49c. ATS149. 25 dozen extra heavy all linen Napkins value 200, for Friday 1.49. AT Gle. 10 piece Cretonne, handsome designs, value 10c, for Friday, Gle. AT $1.75. 9 Mems Beach Jackets, best thing for drivers or men employed outside, regular price S2 50, for Friday, 1.75. AT 12tc.
 Wide fine Hamburg Edging, value 2Oc, l for Friday, 12tc. AT 23c. Children's Waists, small sizes, value soc, for Friday, 23c. AT 23c.
 Misses Corsets, large sizes, value soc, for Friday, 23. AT Sc
 New patterns in Outing Cloths, worth 12!c, tor Friday, Sc. N. B. According to the custom inau- gurated las3 week and which met with much approval, these Friday bargains will be on sale from 7 o'clock Thursday even ing and during Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
Hayti and San Domingo in Arms.

NEW YORK, Feb 23.-Reports from Jamaica announce that war is immi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23
KELLY
Says This is a Year That Pre- diCtiOn Has Proved To Be a Failure

Even the hens have baffled us. But what can we expect when demo- cratic president will appoint a republican, who now holds republican office, to the greatest office in his power, and ignore the great democratic statesmen of this coun- try; and when the Waterbury board of common council will vote free passes for the boys and girls to ride to school on the electric road and tell their dad, who has to go to work before daybreak, that he can walk in the mud; and when the fa nous furniture man, Moriarty, says that Judge Gresham is the true type of the in dependent voter?
 Kelly says no voter is independent who accepts consideration for his vote or ln- fiuence, be it office or money.
 Keep your eye on Kelly's egg sign for day or two and you will see something drop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-23

Will be appropriately observed in Waterbury this year by M. Kaiser & Co, the ever-ready recognizers of merit
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-09-29
ShiaWassee.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Driscoll started last
Saturday for the fair at Chicago
and Will Strauch returned home Saturday
from Chicago, and report the fair grand
thing-Ed Mccall started Monday for the
Worlds Fair--We expect to hear the hum
Of the paper mill again soon, as we under
stand one of our enterprising citizens is
about to buy it-A number of our citizens
are taking in the fair at Owosso--Justice
Foulton thinks there will have to be an extra
night watch or two put on if the boys don't
quit running buggies out and committing
other depredations around town nights
There will be an election of city officers in
the near future, when mayor, chief of
police and alderman will be elected-Earl
hoisington is working at the cooper's trade
at Bancroft Spears was at Howell
the latter part of last week--A number Of
serenaders were on our streets Sunday and
Monday evenings-John Kirtland's mother
made him pleasant visit last week
Mrs. Charles Wright has gone to Canada to
visit her parents, expecting to be gone a
month or more-There as.been a gang Of
gypsies camping here for number of days.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-09-29
Maple River.

Miss Hodges, of Madison, Neb., and Mr..
Wakely, of Milford, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Clark-Mrs. Ira Snyder was the
victim of a pleasant birthday surprise Mon
day afternoon by number of her lady
friends, who presented her with beautiful
bon bon dish, as token of their friendship
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bartrem, of Owes
so, spent Sunday at w. Clark's-Will
Cook is home on two weeks vacation from
the Toledo asylum-Miss Jessie Snyder
spent Sunday with her parents. Miss
Snyder will attend the Worlds Fair next
week with friends from Byron-Mr. and
Mrs. Stephen Watson returned Tuesday
from weeks visit at Bellevue-Floyd
and Leo Reynolds made an exhibit of chick
ems at the county fair-Lee Watson and
Victor Josenhans returned from Chicago
last Friday. Lee returned to Ann Arbor
Saturday, to resume school work-Mr.
and Mrs. j. F. Topping, of Fenton, are
guests Of Mrs. Topping's son, II. A. Ellis.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-09-29
Henderson,.

Rev. w. w. Will returned from Detroit,
Tuesday. He will remain at this place an
other year. Rev. A. G. Peters was sent to
the Oakley charge-Jake Berner returned
from Chicago, Tuesday-The trip, it seems,
did not agree with Jake, as he has been con-
fined to his room since he returned
Henry Huber's baby has been quite sick
F. Pearce, of Oakley, was in the village
Tuesday-The Owosso fair seems to be
the magnetic centre of attraction for the
people of this vicinity--The township
board met Saturday and made a satisfactory
settlement with Arnold Johnston, whose
engine broke through defective bridge a
few weeks ago-James Dawson is now
aided by Miss Mary Troutner--Mrs. Peter
Dellmater is very sick, and symptoms indi-
cate typhoid feyer-Call at p. III. Peters
and get sample of Hazel Cream, just the
thing at this time OF the year when the
hands chap and the face is rough from fall
winds. One trial will convince anyone that
this preparation is superior TO glycerine and
kindred observation-disclosures hereabouts
are busy drawing baled hay to this point to
be shipped. They will give more attention
to that industry now that wheat does not
pay--John Henderson was at home Mon
day night.