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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
NAueArucK AND VICINITY.
DoInEs of a Day In the Valley Bs4oN
 Thia City.

ThiA City.
 NAUaATUCK Aug 1.-The malleable works at Union City will work only three days :his week.
 The Dunham Hosiery Go for want of currency passed their pay day on Tues day. They expect to pay their em- ployeS tomorrow.
 It was noticed yesterday that the United States Co were arranging to commence work at the new factory with sixty shoe makers or in all about 100 hands, on Monday next. This will make a pay roll of about $1 900 per week which it is hoped may be increased very speedily as there are many here that need work badly.
 Dr w. D. Morse with his wife and child are spending the week with his parents on Church street. There was big crowd on the green | last night to hear the band music, as | four fifths of our stores are closed on l "Wednesday evening there was little else to do. The music for the number of pieces was very good.
 There was two fishing parties to leave town on the early train this morning to induce some of the tiuny tribe to come by the Rev Mir Ellsworth, who was ac- companied by our genial postmaster Charles F. L1uder, Walter and Robert Twitchell, Luke Barron and William Hitchcock. The other party were old veterans at the business who have only to send word that they are coming tC Milford and the fish get ready to meet them. Among those we noticed L, $. Platt. II. C. Baldwin, Pete Pitcher Elliot Nettleton, Andrews, Warner ant others. The health committee will b, on the look out for fish heads to-mor row.
 | About the foulest smelling lot c. goods that have been shipped here fo some time was about quarter of a ca load of decayed cabbage and leaves The balance of the car being loads, with pipe for the Glove company wh' refused to let the car enter their var, until it WAS cleaned out of cabbage a least. The trackmen shoveled it dowi the bank and burned it. There seems to be lively fight goin on at Union City for the postoffice. tw candidates have petitions in circulation and the question is now asked, are vol for Linskey or Klein, at the same tim | there is a dark horse that is liable [ win.
 [ Our physicians say there is very httl sickness in town. with the exception ( childrCn's diseases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
COAL AND WOOD.

Contract for tho Supply for Heating
 Schools During the Winter Awarded.
 Chairman Tierney presided at the meet ing of the district committee last night and all the members were present. The chairman reported on the matter of properly draining the Dublin street school grounds. It will be necessary to lay 269 feet of f2 inch pipe. The con tract for the work was awarded to J. w. Gaffney & Co, at eighty cents a foot with $40 additional for manholes and stone work. The chairman also re- ported in the matter of the Ridge street property encroaching on the property of John s. Fay at 16 Martin street, eX- perts find no ground for dispute be- tween MT Fay and Center district. The contract for furnishing the district with twenty five cords of wood was awarded to L. Abbott X The only bid for supplying the district with coal was that of Frank Miller X Co. The bid was $5. S5 for egg coal and and $6.l5 for stove, they were awarded the contract. The chairman was in structed to call the attention of the health authorities to the matter of stag nant water south of the Dublin street school, so that if the health board would order the nuisance abated, property owners could use the school drain to get rid of surface water. Applications were received for the authorship of Washing
 ton street school from Patrick Madden 600 Baldwin street, Dennis J. Griffin 3, Washington street, w. II. Bergin 2; South street and James Preston. Bald
 win street. All were ordered on file. The Icommittes instructed the chairman t correspond with O. D. Case X Co in the matter of taking back the combination desks and report the answer at the Sep tember meeting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
Miller & Peck.
How the Factories Could EVade Paying their Employees in CHECKS,

Business transactions in Waterbury alone amount in the neiShborhood of Sl5O. .OOO week. About $50, 900 of this amount is paid out in cash to outside parties by merchants in this city who don't der Csit in the bank and never pay by cheek The other $l00, 900 is paid out by the other merchants in checks which saves the currency in this city for the fact ories to pay their employees. If the mer- chants who pay out the $5O,OOO 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 i1 Water bury and evade the necessity ot issuing factory cheeks to employes es and would do a great deal towards restoring conhdence-s
 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- plovment 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 10 advertise for an able bodied man to keep Kelly from talking common sense fac.s to him about silver ou his door steps.
 "Silver 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 tluancier in the nineteenth cen tury.
 Kelly has flour enough on hand to sup port the entire population of this city to January 1, 1894. There may be a money panic, but there Is no danger of famine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
New Law About LIeense AppllcatIon

The duties of the secretary of the board of county commissioners have been greatly added to by recently en- acted state laws. One of these requires that record be kept of every applicant for liquor license and the disposal of the case. This must be kept so that it can be referred to any moment to show whether or not a man has previously ap- pplied for a license in the building which the applicant proposes to occupy. According to the new law a man can not be granted license who has ap- plIed for one and has been refused dur ing the proceeding 12 months. No loca- ton when decided as unsuitable by the board can have license granted for it within the following year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
RIOI IN NEW YORK.

Mob Attacks walhAllA Hall and
 Smashes Doors and WIndows.
 NEW YORK, Aug IA big riot took place here this morning and score of people were badly injured. A crowd of 1000 men gathered in front of Walhalla hall and demanded admission, saying they wanted to hold a mass meeting. They had no money to pay for the hall, and were refused admission. They i'm mediately attacked the building and smashed windows and doors and made things lively until a squad of policemen from the Eldridge street station arrived and disp 'rsed the crowd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
Jubilee Wins.

NEwroRT, Aug 1.-The boat race this morning between Jubilee, Pilgrim, NISilant and Colonia was started at l1:3O o'clock. At one o'clock it was raining hard but the boats pushed on. At l:l5 they were pretty well lunched, Jubilee crossed the line a winner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
Reid & Hughes REDUCED PRICES SMALL WARES
 FOR Friday and Saturday.

p inch Satteen covered Down Pillows, at 95c from $l.33 24 inch stamped Denim squares at 19c from 25c.
 Crochet Cotton, Sc ball, from 10c.
 Stamped Pillow Shams, 36 inches square, at 19c from 25c.
 Featherwelght--Dress Shields, 7c, and 15c.
 Hooks and Eyes. with patent hump 4c card, from 10c. Scissors, slightly damaged, 123c from 25c.
 Bone Hair Pins, 5c from 10c. Machine Twist, 1c spool, 10c a doz colors Only.
 Button Bags. 20 from 5c.
 Nome Tray Cloths, 1Sx17, Stam- ped, 12kc from 24c.
 Novels, bound in red and white, gilt edge. at 15c from 25c.
 Godeys Magazines, few left 3c each.
 Writing Paper. in wooden boxes 12lc each from 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
TIMELY TOPICS.

Morris, the clothier, had big run on his stock of goods, but he has plenty in his store and the prices are right.
 Tax notice in another column.
 Reid & Hughes offer great bargains in small wares for Friday and Saturday.
 Miller & Peck's Friday bargains are out of sight this week. Do not miss this sale
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
Judge Harbour All Right.

HARTFORD, Aug. 1.-Prosecuting At torney Eoerle in the police court this morning informed Reporter Thayer of the Courant that he would not push the complaint which Thayer made against Barbour for assault; as the judge could not be held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
NOTICF.
so popula

THE Tax Bills for South Brooklyn
 l school district have all besn sent out and must be paid before September 15. James H. Wilton Is the tax collector and may be found at his house Riverside Park every Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
Cronuet at NorMIch.

NORWICH, Aug 1.-The croquet tour nament was continued to-day. Knecht, the boy wonder beat Dickie and Maur, which places him at the head of the first division. Butler defeated Chalfant, and Strong defeated Maur without giving him a shot,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
ADJUSTMENTS
.rhe Fire Patrol .


 The Fire Patrol" will be produced at the opera house tonight. The New York Evening Telegram says: The Homestake stamp mill with the ponderouS ore Crushers in full operation and fully equipped fire patrol wagon set the audience wild with delight. It Is a delightful hit" Lovers of that kind of play will be fully supplied with real ism and will turn out in force to night.
 My Aunt sally"
 There are a great many musical comedies, but none that has pleased the American public as well as that new and bright comedy entitled My Aunt Sally" which is soon to be produced in this city by an exceptionally strong and capable company, with new and beauti- ful scenery and many new and novel stage effects. One of the many features is the brass band and unique parade and solo orchestra. The company Is under the direction of J. Jay Bowling. At the opera house Monday evening, August 2l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
FAIR AND WARMER TOMORROW.

OmcIal Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and Tomorrow. NEW YORK, Aug 1.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at $ A. m. to-day:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING S

Meetings This Evening. Third Division, A. O. II. Mad River grange. Friendship lodge, Sons of Herma n. Harmony lodge, F. & A. N. Woman's Relief corps. Wadhams Post. G. A. R. Waterbury Athletic club. l.. A 9263, K. of L. Tunxis Tribe, O. R. NJ. Waterbury Temperance Reform club. St Aloysius Drum Corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
LOCAL LINES.

FLOUR, FLOUR, Flour, At LADD'S, cheaper than ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17

SPECIAL-the 1stestl 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., 1893-08-17

Showers to-day. Fair and warmer Fri day, winds becoming northwesterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17
HATS AND FLOWERS

To be sold for one quarter their value.
 Remember we are clearing the following departments:
 Hosiery, Gloves and CorSetS. All of these goods we offer less than first cost to sell them quickly. We must have the room fO our ATt Department.
 90 X 1O1 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17

Dr.J.J.McAvoy, So. Main ., oppUn ion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-16
More Haste. Worse =

OF all the tournaments
one among the "dairy ma,
cultural show WAS per.a.. t
associate itself With tt4l .#s, #
ure which snch word ~u-
were about 40 of them .s.... -
"churns' and started IL t4e -,.. -.
ment to make butter against t.u. H.
came provided with a watch aa4 d.
temptation was almost III -.-iaa.a O.
turn the handle of tin machine a-qm.,
ly is possible Bat no, butter must b,
"humored, not driven Tao silent p
were filed with the proyoainsly demo
crate flip, flop of 10 chuus. one OF
the >lowv,t cumuatauts Won the race
never realized more plainly that smosi
haste is worst speed. '-Coruhl Ma
allue
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-16

The cat was very highly regarded il
England at one time, both as rat and
mouse catcher. and as an ornament to
society, that we find the following salu-
tary law passed by one of the princes
of Wales:
IF any ole steal or XIII a Cat that
guards the Princes Creamery, he is to
forfeit Il mich Eve, its Fleece and
Lamb. Or, rs much Wheat as, when
poured upon the cat suspended from its
tail, with the head touching the floor,
would form heap high enought to cover
the tip of the former.
Though the Welsh had a high opinion
of the cat, the ancient Egyptians had u
still higher These intelligent and civ
ilized people treated eats with great dis
tinctlon. 1t WAS II crime 10 kill them
and when they died they received pub
lie burial. at which the people mourned
having first shaved off their eyebrows as
a token of sorrow. The most prominent
cats We're upon death embalmedi i'll drugs
and spices, and cat mummies have been
found side by side with those Of kings
When Caubyses, the Persian, attacked
the Egyptian city of pelusis. he cunning
ly provided his soldiers with cats in
stead of shields. When the host ad-
vanced, the Egyptians retired i'll confu-
sion upon discovering that they would be
unable to do damage to their enemy
without seriously importing the lives Of
vast numbers of cats, And SO the city
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-16

Rather "A striking illustration of how
trade and money getting make strange
bed fellows is furnished by the Jatfa-
Jerusalem railway, The concession for
the railway was obtained by native of
Jerusalem, it was built by French
company, while the engines and car
riages Manufactured in the United
States, run over rails made in Belgium,
and most of the remunerative part Of
the passenger traffic is drawn from
British tourists. -London Tit Bits
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-16
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-16

Putty realizing that there are numerous
people ln The surrounding towns who are
not set subscribers to the SOMERSET RE
PORTER and being DESTROYS Of increasing
our list We have upon deliberation, con
.ludcd 10 offer many valuable prizes to
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-16

the boys and girls in these towns who
shall assist us to this end.
From week TO week we shall publish
full description of articles offered, as well
as the favorable conditions for securing
one or more of them, and we cordially in
vite the cooperation OF our readers, to
the end that we may both be benefited.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-16
The Business of Hotel Keepinr.

Some idea of the enormous proportions
of the business of hotel keeping has as
sumed in this country may be gained
from the fact that there are in the
United States upward of 10000 hotels
exclusive of what may properly be
termed inns and taverns and what are
commonly known as apartment houses,
although the latter are in many instances
conducted as hotels in that they have a
common kitchen and dining room.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-16

Overheard nj the Sale d+ Capucines
during the delivery Of Il lecture by the
famous X:
"How full he is of his subject" said
one of the bearers.
"Yes, but how slow he is in emptying
himselfr' was the reply Intransigeant
Ilfustre.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-16
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-16

The Iron Trade Review says; There
is an improve condition in the iron and
steel market in consequence of Tuesdays
election results-a sentimental improve
lnent, at least. II may not show itself
in any advance in prices, but in a great
er willingness to trade. Iron and steel
manufacturers are protoetonsts and
their business practice conforms TO
their belief
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-21
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
(t IN

How They Are Preserved .,
Country. IN q
Except among the Germans
ditions of Christmas were moin,N
alive In this country by the 49,
church, and We're most observed WI
1t was relatively strongest y
As Puritanism lost it's severity J..
lapse Of time the old tradition.
race have reasserted themselves !. !,
Dur numerous large communities q, I
man origin that had never given !.
popular ceremonies of CbriStna,
have acted as centers from which
Christmas influence has radiaiad
We e an illustration of this q
hearty Old Virginia Christmas o.
one hand, and on the other hand j.
Pennsylvania customs which ~
Christmas a more important don'
some parts of the state than in -,
north and east of us. '
The Puritans of New England A.
cred a way of retaining the good oh
while dispensing with the festival Ta
simply appointed a day of their own
eat the pig, goose and canon" !
Christmas in New England was Aim
forgotten, w
In other parts of the country tho +,
lish ~cOlonists brought over with ~
the old English customs. and tho ~
nists from Germany, Holland and =,
den brought theirs, so that wa 4
Christmas day early taking its nlaca
popular favor in many of the al,
states. :
In Pennsylvania it's observance :
for a long time confined to the q
mans; in New York to the Dutch :
the English Episcopalians; in the Son
and especially among the %churchmen
Virginia and the Carolinas, Christn
was observed with all the old EneI
heartiness. The negroes naturally T,
up with the observance readily :
especially with the custom Of receiv
presents from massa and miSsus .
Of making little gifts in return. 4
Christmas on a plantation was a h
day indeed.
AS far south as Louisiana, where Z
fish traditions gave place to Fren
Christmas lost rank among the yea
festivals. The French have two
three holy days more widely obsery
and they make their presents III
New Years day.
1t is a little singular, by the way, d
in New York, where we hear more
st. Nicholas than anywhere else, n
Years day has been until lately
greater festival than Christmas.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-21

The little mules were stopped at the
iack.oak while their master wrote q
word on the sign with a lead-pencli:
Then they hurried away agaln, anu
Mr.. S. Claws work was anded.
How can / describe theh happy Chr1s'.
mas day at the cabin on the claim
Suffice to say that for an hour or more
the cabin was more like q SmaL lnhatic
ASYLUM than the residence OF a respect
able widow and her children.
Happiness reigned, and the mourniui
cadence seemed to be gone from the
widows voice.
Little Sam reiterated, Il knowed
ned conner and Il told you o ! Ana
Maggie acknowledged that he a Deel
right.
The twins, with their mouths full OF
goodies. said little, but the baby waved
his jumping-jack on high and croakea
his satisfaction. 49,.
After dinner little Sam proposed tlat
they all visit the sign that mad brought
them so much happiness by Jogging
Santa Claus memory.
The altered inscription read:
Mr.. S. Claws did come To wider
Shores"
You bet he did," shouted little sam.
The jumping jack danced a jig in the
air as the baby jerked the string and
echoed. croakingly:
100 bet he did!'-Goiden Days.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-21

"Nuthin' fer Christmas dinner but
hominy an sidc-meat?' Aunt Tidy
cried. why, M goodness alive
She interrupted herself to hand Uncle
Jake his lately discarded oyercoat.
Then. as Mr.. Banner, without a word OF
comment, proceeded to struggle into
the garment, she went on:
'Hominy and side-meat! Why. It's
Jest too bad. Wal, as the. snow block
ade way off there on the railroad kept
LAS folks from comm to-day, mebby
they won't git yere to-mor,' either. Ii
they do. baked chicken is good enough
for EN-"
You betr' agreed Uncle Jake. AN
the turkeyll-"
AN the turkey1l 60 where Mr.. :.
Claws goes!" interrupted his wife. An
the crambriz, an some of the jelP, an
a~pple-butter. an three-four pies
But what'1l Lias an
DO without. / reckon" broke in
Aunt Tidy, as she ~enveloped Uncle
Jake's head in a great scarf. If they
come, an there hain't enough for all
hands To eat, let 'em blame themselves
or the snow blockade. or jest make the
best of il. Hominy an slde-meat for a
Christmas dinner, an cracks in the
floor, poor things! Sandy Claws won't
forget EN- this timer
That he won't!' chuckled Uncle
Jake. But what air you bundlin' me
up this way for? Been tIyin to AK you,
but yer tongue run So"
Hush yore mouth. Jake!' the old
lady answered briskly. It'll bel dark
i'm two hours. Do you reckon the mules
kin take you to town an back in that
time, an"
Reckon they kim" Uncle Jake an
swered, as he started toward the door.
Candy an knick-knacks is what you
want, / reckon"
An nuts, an oranges. an toys, an
sump'n' for the wilder"
But Uncle Jake had slammed the
door, and very soon thereafter the good
lody saw the little mules spinning out