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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
THE HORSEMAN.
II. q. HoApI.EY

A new mile track is being constructed at Louisville.
 Over DO Missouri horses entered the 2:SO list in 1893
 The yearling Ally Pansy McGrcgor, 2:232, |, weighs $50 pounds.
 Manchester gets the New Hampshire breeders meeting next year.
 Sylvester k, e:eOf4, won II races out of l6 starts, all over half mile tracks, this sea son.
 C. F. Clay, 2:1s, has in the 2;30 list 21 per formers, and his oldest foals are but years old.
 Blue Sign has entirely recovered from the injury he received in New York last Sep tember.
 sports of all kinds in the City of Mexico are Sundays.
 P. T. Barnum, 2:ee2a, and Billy c, 2:2Sls both pacers, are the fastest pole team owned in Toledo.
 The horsemen of I.aconia, N. H, will lay out track on the ice and hold trotting meeting this winter
 It is said that K. C. Pate will add bull fighting to the attractions at the Penon race course in the City of Mexico.
 1OuliLA l-plNtS lnt llSN pl jockeys in England for 1894. He had SS; mounts, of which 2s2 were successful.
 Harness racing is likely to be resumed at Hartford next year, as an amendment in the Connecticut pool bill seems probable.
 Dan Donaldson, 2:24s., died in Russia re gently. He raced in America, Austria, Ger many. England and Russia during his ca reer.
 Four out of seven champion records re duced and another cqualed, with each of the new ones made in race, is the wonder full record of 1898
 The Oregon Horse and Land company branded something over 500 foals this sea son. They have between 5000 and 6,OO0 horses on their western ranch.
 The produce of May Temple, granddauEh- ter of Flora Temple. 2:l9s4, all have thin tails and carry them 10 one side, like their dam, although her seven colts are by five different sires.-Turf, Field and Farm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
THE NATURALIST.

Butterflies regularly migrate north and south like birds.
 The turkey is said to have been domes- ticated by the Indians long before the dis covery of this continent by the white men.
 A sportsman who lives at New Castle, Pa, owns tame gray squirrel which has been trained to drive rabbits out of their holes after the manner of ferrets.
 The stomach of an ostrich that died at the Clifton geological gardens contained several miscellaneous trifles, such as pen cil cases and pocket handkerchiefs. It had also attempted to digest a prayer book.
 Very queer fish are caught in the waters of Puget sound. One kind is called the candlefish. It is dried and packed in boxes like candles We are told the fisher men use them to light their homes, and that at one time all the boats on the sound used them instead of sperm oil lamps,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
BYX6EE'S APPOINTMENTS.
The Collectors Axe Falls on the Necks of
 Five OaciaIs.

The Collectors Axe Falls on the Necks of
 Five Omcials.
 John c. Byxbee yesterday made the fol lowing appointments in the force of the internal revenue office ln his district, all to take effect January l, 1891.
 James J. Kennedy of New Haven, stamp deputy in the New Haven office in place of C. W. Pickett of New Haven. resigned. Mir Kennedy, who is a lieutenant in the Sars- field Guard, was stamp deputy under Col lector Troup.
 Patrick Daily of Norwich. gauger, in place of P. J. O'Connor of Norwich. re signed, NIT Daily will be assigned to duty at the rectifying establishments around Norwich.
 Thomas Langdon. Jr. of Bridgeport, Gauger at the rectifyinS stills around that city, in place of Alexander Watt, Jr, of Bridgeport, resigned.
 Edward A. Joachinson of New Haven, gauger, in place of II. E. shepard of New Haven. resigned. Mir Joachinson was an inspector and clerk under Mir Byxbee when he was collector of customs at New Haven. lSS5-9O.
 J. Atwood Linsley of Branford, store keeper at the warehouses of the Old Colony Distllery company. New Haven. in place of NJ. A. Sullivan of Meriden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
WORLD OF SPORTS.

George Lachancr's record with the Wilkesbarre base ball team last season was as follows: Games, 12; base hits, 1iI; stolen bases. 20; batting average. .357: fielding average, .S96.
 Mark Baldwin Is at Homestead, Pa He has not yet come to terms with New York for next season.
 New York has notified President Young that the rumor that the Giants would play Sunday games is false.
 Tommy Burns success as Springfelds s manager last season proved that he is not d managerial failure. such as the PittSburgs tried and failed to prove in court.
 Treasurer Talcott of the New York base ball club has received letter from one of the most celebrated players in the league. asking that his release be purchased Rumor has it that either Farrell of Wash ington or Herman Long of Boston. is the player.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
City Finances Discussed Ny Citizen
 and Taxpayer. Editor of the DEMOCRAT:

City Finances Discussed By Citizen
 and Taxpayer.
 Editor of the DEMOCRAT: =
 With your kind permission I desire a little space in the columns of your paper. to present my views of this question re- lating to our water bonds. The committee has borrowed $90, 900 from our city banks to pay indebtedness incurred by work at the Branch. This money has been with drawn from city banks and the conse- quence is, it is almost impossible for a man to obtain even a small loan on the very best of security. and great many taxpayers, large and small, are ineon- venienced on that account, and it is hardly necessary if taxpayers will consider the following: would propose floating those bonds, amounting to $500, 900. before ask ing for an extra $500, 900, which we can not obtain until 1895. We have received an offer to place bonds, which is rather difficult matter at present, but is necessary even at discount. We, the taxpayers, need the money, the banks need relief and the city should hold it's money for the benefit of the city. Mir Rice's considera- ton of the subject is in accordance with mine. Now is the time to place bonds. Furthermore, I should like to ask our mayor-elect, if it would not be good idea to reduce our city expenses. and would suggest the following reductions in the city appropriations for the coming year:
 Wanted Reduced to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
A. F. COWleS

In speaking of our Holiday Goods We would mention our latest arrivals. which are large hne of Hand Painted Pin Cushions. also Hand Painted Rolling Cloth Cushion Covers. with cupid designs. the cute>t present for any lady Hand Painted Table Covers, for Art Needle work. with Sofa Pillow Covers to match. quite new. Stamped Linen center pieces for table. also for various table uses. Our Shopping Bag. are the admiration of all for two reasons. their beauty. and price Handkerchiefs. from the cent Cotton. ia the large Silk: for Gents neckwear. all new ana elegant patterns Sofa Pillows anal Head Rests all shades and prices. many our own production Pocket Books. 25 cts. regular 35ct soOds. Pictures and PiC;urr Frames. etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
DOWN rHEsvALLEY NOTES.
DOings of A Day in NauEatuek and UnIol


 DOinEs of a Day in NAuEatuok and Union
 City.
 NAUaATucK. Dec 19.-when court con- vened yesterday counsel for the state in- sisted that under the circumstances it was necessary for Justice Hungerford to re- main on the bench, although Justice Bald win of Beacon Falls could sit as his asso- ciate. The trial was kept on until nearly 6 o'clock when it was adjourned until December 27. to accommodate Mir Wll- Hams. Mir Weary and Mir Williams also agreed to try the two officers cases brought by Peck, on December 26.
 A man by the name of Osborn, who works for Miss Lounsbury at Beacon Falls, got finger smashed by a cog wheel some days since. Dr Johnson amputated 1t last night It was painful operation. but the patient refused to take anything and stood it without flinching. Dr Johnson also operated on a boy yesterday for cpl leptic its. Dr Spring, assisted by Dr De laney, performed an operation on Charles Moss who has been confined to his home for some time by abcesses.
 man who boards with Mrs Geary was found lying in lot by Samuel Platts early yesterday evening where 1t is supposed he had fallen in it. Mir Platt picked him up and took him to his boarding house.
 The term of Postmaster Moulthrop ex pires tomorrow. and he Is ready to get out whenever his successor is qualified. Were it not that to the victor belongs the spoils both democrats and republicans would be glad for him to retain the office.
 The Temple Quartette of Boston who sing at the parish house tonight, is one of the best that comes from Boston and will without doubt draw many besides those holding course tickets. Mrs Davis, who accompanies them as reader, is also very highly spoken of by Redpath's bureau.
 The remains of the child who died from measles were buried yesterday. This is the only death from measles So far this season in town.
 The remains of Mrs Jessie Crofut, aged 27. who died from consumption, were buried from St Michaels church to-day.
 A good many of our store windows are fixed up very attractively for the holiday trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Reid & Hughes
GLOVES.

Permit us to say that business is getting lively here. and if you wish to do vour holiday trading with comparative comfort it will be necessary for you to come soon, We will be getting more crowded every day. In staple goods, Gloves, probably come next to Handkerchiefs in popularity for gift purposes and our stock is replete.
 Ladies button Gloves, tans. greens and English tans. at $1 % pair.
 Ladies button Gloves, in heavy cape tan, at S1 % a pair.
 Ladies button Gloves. in light tans and reds. at $l % pair.
 In Ladies lined Gloves, our prices are, 75c, Sl % and SI.39 pair.
 Children's lined Gloves, at S71c and Sl. pair.
 Ladies hook. Foster Gloves. in all the staple shades, at Sl.OO a pair. Better grades, at Sl .25, Sl 50 and S2 .25,
 In Ladies Biarritz Gloves. we have a complete assortment of all shades and colors. best quality only. at 79c pair.
 Mems English walking Gloves. extra heavy, at 9Sc pair. regular price Sl 9.
 Mems extra heavy lined kid Gloves, at Sl.00, $I.25 and l.39.' ve-|s.
 Mems lined kid Gloves. with fur tops, at Sl-I7 pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
E. G. KILDUFF SS COMPANY,
 The Progressive Cothiers.
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 l have A good assortment.
 l 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 times 25c each. the very thing for the Christina. stockings
 I also have other including several kinds of card puzzles at 5c each
 l also have A complete line of WhItney's Art Novelties. in Celluloid and Shell goods at very low prices
 Now for the boys have a splendid as soTtment of Pocket kniEes al 25c and 5Oc each, regular PTlce 75c-
 also carry especially for the holiday trade a line of CavS. DaShaway Fountain solld coli double Pens. every pen warranted. from Sl -25 up to s7.u0. Call and inspect my stock and be convinced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
S247.65O s262, GOO

Total S247 $50 S262 900
 The recommendation of tho finance board that an eighteen mills tax be levied was adopted.
 It was voted that Messrs F. B. Rice, H. l.. Wade and E.. B. Kelley be authorized to have printed. and negotiate the sale of bonds in accordance with the provisions of the recent act of the legislature, and sub ject to the approval of the committee on additional water supply. Adjournment was then taken to December 2S.
 In the board of councilmen notice was received from the railroad commissioners that the question of a union depot and the elimination of certain grade crossings would be heard in the Waterbury superior court at Waterbury on Thursday, January 1, 1894, at II 30 a. m.
 It was voted that coasting be allowed on the same streets as last season. with the addition of Wood street.
 The appropriations were discussed nt length and concurrence adopted.
 Adjournment was taken to December 2S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL
Appropriations of %e6e,OOO Made and q
 Tax of Eighteen Mills Laid.

Appropriations of sees, ,OOO Made and n
 Tax of Eighteen Mills Laid.
 The adjourned meeting of the board of aldermen, to adopt the recommended ap- propriations for the year, was held last evening. Mayor Webster presiding.
 The resignation of George A. Boughton as q member of the board of sewer com missioners was accepted and John L. Pier Pont was elected to the vacancy. The city clerk reported that two hundred copies of the charter and ordinances of the city could be priRted at a cost of $S45. The matter of compiling the work for the printer was discussed and referred back for an estimate of expense.
 The appropriations were then voted upon. On motion of Alderman Kelley the appropriation for repairs and main tenance of the streets was made SIS, ,0OO. instead of S20. 900 as recommended. The S7. 800 recommended for block paving was raised to SIP, 800. The recommendation for new streets was cut down to $11 900 and the appropriations for public lands and buildings raised to S2, GOO. Following is the complete list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Waterbury, December I9.
A Card From NIT HoadIey

To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 The bureau of relief has lately received several donations of bread. Indeed, so many loaves have come that they have been somewhat out of proportion to the other goods sent, and the bread is in dan ger of getting dry. Will you please sug- gest in your paper that We could make better use of such gifts if they were made in the form of orders on some baker for bread or flour, so that we could supply the needs of applicants as they arise.
 Yours truly.
 II q HOAnTrN
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Hirfnrr Enr PeIxnfn.

BERNANBuco. Dec 19.-A dispatch from Rio Janeiro states that general engage ment took place between the government and insurgent troops on Saturday. The government captured the island of Ion Jesus, where the insurgents seemed their water supply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
A Card From Frank ComstOck. Editor of the DEMOCRAT:

Sir-I wish it understood that did not starve my horses, nor did l misuse them in any way, shape or manner. I lost three horses instead of four. Two of them had collie, and had a doctor to attend them. The one that was shot had been sick along time with spinal trouble and quinzy sore throat, that rendered him unable to eat. Members of the social club did not find him lying outside the door first. for led him out and he slipped on the ice and fell and tried to help him up and when l could not went to get somebody to shoot him and while was away some one else had shot him.
 FRANK CoMsroCK. Waterbury December l9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
.Inhrn niIIInrs. MIII

NEW HAVEN. Dec 19.-The will of the late E.C. Billings was admitted to probate to-day The estate inventories S3l1. 900. No public bequests are made except the $75, 900 to Yale. John B. Hall. one of Judge Billings servants, is left Sl0, ,0OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
GAM MITNrH New York Liquor Dealer WATERRTpV DAM MUNOu, IS and t7 Grand Street HA4uuDUu4 4
 E. T. TURNER G co.

MORE ATTRACTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON-This time We will mention a few of the many things We have that will make useful and desirable gifts.
 LADIES' SKIRTS-ln this line We are showing some new styles in Changeable Silk Skirts, Fast Black Sateen Skirts. Nor reen Skirts. Flannel Skirts, etc, all at very low prIces.
 UAIBRELLAS-In this department We are offering the largest selection of menium and low price Silk Umbrellas to be found in the city. All the latest styles. suitable for gentlemen or ladies.
 BLACK DRESS SILkS-What would make a nicer present than a handsome Silk Dress. We have an elegant assortment of the best makes. Special figures for this great holiday sale.
 The latest vet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
India's Pressing Need.

LONDON, Dec. l9-The bill authorizing the Indian government to borrow $50, ,OOO,- 900 to meet maturing obligations between now and March passed its third reading in the house of commons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
I.roker shoots Himself.

NEW YORK. Dec 19.-Louis A. Morgan thai aged go. speculator in Wall street, was found dead in his room in the Gra- ham house this morning with bullet hole in his head. He had committed suicide while Respondent over the loss of money
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Caught a Live Wire.

NEW BRITAIN. Dec l9.-Hugh McAdam, an employe of the Central Railway O. caught hold of a live wire this morning, while making repairs and was thrown to the ground, distance of twenty feet. and badly injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19

Our law expense should not be more next year than it has been this present year. The contracts in the health depart ment have been let for two years and that can stand reducing. but our fire appropria- tion should be increased as it is our best protection from serious loss.
 w F. OTrIGIEY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
" THE DAISY
 MILK BISCUIT" " ASK YOUR GROCER FOR THEM. l2l < l26 EAST MAIN ST.
l2l < l26 EAST MAIN ST.
KGNy'S Dream.

Recently KELLY the Flour man had a dream and dreamt he died. When he stepped up to the gate. St Peter said. KELLY, you cannot be admitted into Heaven" KELLY asked him why not He replied. you are from a Yankee state and I will give you two guesSes; which If you guess I will let you 50 back again to do penance and if not think you can guess where YOU will So." At that time KELLY felt like the boy who hung onto the bal loon string when he got up twenty feet. It was death to hang on and death to let go, but he said: Well here goes for my first guess. Is it because advertise my charity through the public preSs:" St Peter said. No. No. It was not the motive that you had in view when you advertised your charity, it was the good that it brought to the poor. For example. if a man should donate SlOO to the Relief Bureau and ad- vertise it, people who are ready to assist in such n movement would be induced to add perhaps another hundred. The first~do- nator is therefore entitled to more reward then if he gave it in silence, because the other hundred might never have been given. So you see we have no objection to YOU in Heaven because you advertised your charity" Now for the second and last chance. Ut is because did not do- nate to the Relief Bureau on Scovill street. according to my means|' St Peter an- swered: You are a Yankee at guessing. and now before you return to Waterbury let me give you a little instruction. It makes no difference who runs town meet ing or how it is conducted if it will assist the poor and let me show you place that is reserved for those who can. but will not, assist the people in their hour of need" Then peeped through a long narrow tube and if friend Hewitt could only see what did through that tube. he would never sell English walnuts on a town order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
sale of the Cordnrc rrn.t Conflrmnd

JERSEY CITY, Dec. lg-Chaucellor Me Gill, in chancery chambers, made an order the sale of the assets of the Cordage trust to the reorSanized commit tee for SS OOOOOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
River Coal Minor. May strike.

PITTsBURG, Dec. l9.-The river coal min CTS met at Monougahela City and unani- mously decided to strike today if the oper- ators refused to pay 2's cents per bushel for mining,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
A Homa Truth.

0 1oAAS Merchants who permanently advertise create the impression of strength and of soundness. People at least feel that those who keep their names before the public are solid and substantial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Temp Weather

For Connecticut: Cloudy with probably a shower or two to-day. fair and decidedly colder "Wednesday. northwesterly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19

A fine line of poultry may be found thaa week at Castles markets. at lowest prices. The stock win be received Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Crepe Paper

Picture Frames in cOlOrs, Nile. gold. yellow. ruby. lavender. light blue, 2Oc each.
 You remember the handsome line of Hand Painted Porcelain Plaques that vs sold last year We are showing hne of these this year that are beautles at 5ac, SIPS, $l.69 and S2l9. Also same ware in Calendars and Photo Frames. all hand painted The above are entirely new. re- ceived yesterday
 SPECIAL-50 Cigar Boxes. made from quartered oak. 75c each. 5O Glove Boxes. ldecorated.l new goods. worth 75e, at 25e.
 We carry full lines of the very best best Perfumes: Budnufs. Crown. Lund- borg's, Delettrez and Bradley's. from Toe an ounce to 5Nc an ounce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
FAIR, COLDER.

Official Weather Predictions For To-Day l and To-Morrow-
 New York. Dec 19.-The following table | shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at T. m. l fo-day.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Kentucky Liquor Warehouse

We fill Flasks at gallon prices.
 Gills 10c. pints l5c. pints 25c. quarts 45c. We keep all the popular Brands of whiskey, both in Bottle and Bulk including French's Golden Wedding. James r.. Pep pers. Cedar Valley Rye. Old Yankee Rye. and number of other brands.
 Ladies' room in rear of store where Ladies can leave orders and goods will be delivered free.
 fine. We buy all our goods in large quan- titles from Western DiStillerS for Cash. therefore we can defy competition. J. J. STEPHAN, ssa opr, 80 Grsna; Main st.
 Depot for Jonse' Portsmouth Ale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
I. r. COSTELLO,
 Fob BANK ST.
99 & TOT South Main St
Almost Everybody in the City Has Seen THE BIG DEMIJOHN!
 At IS Grand Street

would like to have during the Holiday
 Season for Fine Wines 8randes, Whistles and Gins: We thecity either in b O
 Saisfc ction guaan need. ie by mail prom Ia maica u and Maj s | li p Crystal AlledR Ro and = v 8 a p AlwaysGln o ave doP n and il Q | st Big IL The DniOhn the 
 where lnaity an. c0nileIei
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19

FLOUR F1Uun. Flour. At naDD's cheaper than sssrx >is- :
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19

. Choice teas. coffees and spices at Phe- lan's this week and every week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
John Ryan,
 Fire Insurance Agent,

ALSO AaENr FOR CUNARD &. s. LINE TO LIVERPOOL WHITE STAR. s. s LINE TO LIVERPOOL AMERICAN s. s. LINE TO SOUTHAMPTON FRENCH s. s. LINE to HAVRE GIJION &. s, IINEt to LIVERPOOL ANCHOR S. s. LINE to GLASGOW ALLEN STATE S5 s. LINE to GLASGOW
 Foreign Drafts. oence in SHOE STORE. ss BANK ST..
 WATERBURY. CoNH.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11
whore tho Boston Hotels, Silver Coos,

The fad Of collecting spoons for SOU
venirs has ramifoations little dreamed
Of by those who toy curiously with the
quaint little products of the silversmith's
art as they sip out Of dainty porcelain
the fragrant brew from my lady's tea
ball .-..
Harvard boys are faddist as we'll as
their sisters and sweethearts, but they do
not seek the uttermost ends of the earth
for their treasures. The famous and
hospitable hostelries of the neighboring
Hub are where they carry on their dep
relations.
The more thoughtful and honest first
make sure that the obliging waiter does
not have to replace the missing article.
and then they slyly slip fork or spoon
into pocket, and no matter what the
check may amount to the spoony sopho-
more is happy, for he has added an
other to his collection with which to
mystify his fair friends.
This accounts for one who at little
spread took tea from an Adams House
spoon and salad from fork bearing the
word "Parker's." -
If the student has been industrious,
every individual Of party uses silver
from different hostelry.-Boston Her
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