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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.
4 Guilty Couple Captured in South
 Main Street Tenement.

4 Guilty Couple Captured in South
 Main Street Tenement.
 The neighbors in the vicinity of Jacques auditorium have complained for some time that a young girl, who roomed in one of the tenements in front, was not conduct ing herself in q proper manner. Early yesterday morning. about half past two, Sergeant Dodds and Patrolman Pagan visited the place in question. They ob- tained sufficient evidence to warrant them in arresting John Flanagan and Nellie Sayles. This morning both pleaded not guilty to the charge of fornication. At torney Lowe defended them. Judge Root thought the pair guilty, however, and fined Flanagan 8 and costs and fifteen days in jail, and the girl $1 and costs. An app cal was taken in Flanagan's case. The womans fine was paid.
 Three Polanders were in the tolls for in dulgence in bad liquor. William Burno- witch was charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace. He and Fred Schwartz and Simon Recksha were drunk and in a scrimmage. Schwartz received a black eye. Barnowitch was fined S5 and costs and the other two 5 each.
 The burglary cases of the three Italians were next tried. Antonia Testalia, Rocco Testalia and Veto Testalia, the latter two brothers, and the first their cousin. There were three cases against each. Bur glary at Barlow Brothers store, theft from a freight car and theft from the Waterbury water works house az ainst Antonio, aI q receiving stolen goods instead of burglary at Barlow Brothers, against the other two. Antonio pleaded guilty and the other two not guilty. The story was told as in the DEMOCRAT Saturday. The brothers de- nied all knowledge of the stolen property and said the trunks belonged to Antonio He admitted the whole business. Prob able cause was found and he was bound over under S1 ,0O0 bonds on the Barlow case and $500 on each of the other cases. As no case was proven against the other two they were let go.
 The secretary of the Winsted Clock Co came to Waterbury to-day and identified a clock in the police station as one of lot stolen from freight car, when the cutlery was taken by Testalia. The clock was found at the fruit stand with the rest of plunder and was the clock which Antonio said he bought in New York
 Donate Meo, the Italian barber, IS liable to get himself in trouble if he is not more careful. Enea Brenna is the regularly en- gagged Italian court interpreter. He it was who ascertained the address of Antonio, by orders of the officers. Meo, it seems, is friend of the arrested parties, and this morning he went to the interpreter, and told him if he did not keep out of the case he would cut him. The interpreter, who is an old man and not in the best of health, acquainted Chief Egan of Meo's words. and Meo-was promptly called down by the chief and warned to be careful of himself, or he would occupy prison cell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
RAISING WILLOW FOR THE MARKET.

A Crop Which Needs Harvesting but Once
 Every Four Years.
 In beautiful sweep of lowland north of Melvale station on the Northern Central railroad and about nine miles from Baltimore there is a peculiar farm. It is peculiar i'll that it renders to its owner and tiller but one crop in four years, and that crop of willow shoots. The farmer, Antone Spath, came from Frankfort, Germany, many years ago, and after erecting himself a comforta- ble stone house, which still stands in the midst of a picturesque clump of willows, at the end of the little valley, set about planting his first crop of will low shoots. Every year since he has gone on planting row after row until the valley has become covered with them. Spath had learned the art of weaving willow ware in his boyhOod days by the shores of the Main river, and as fast as his little plantation grew he gathered the shoots, stripped them of their green covering, .,nd after dry ing them wove baskets of every coll ceivable form and slZc.
 Tt seems rather peculiar work in this country" said the willow farmer, speaking of his business, but in all parts of Europe, especially i'll tho Ger man provinces, it is q very common thing to find willow plantations and willow weaverS, for there willow is used in many forms and for greater number of purposes than l find 1t used in this country. In Germany and France willow is employed in making at least 20 different kinds of bird cages while in America metal Is used-brass or iron wire-and different woods. Among the best families in European countries cradles, woven by German workers, may be found constructed en- tirely of willow. Then there are hundred and ono shapes of marketing baskets, baskets used by millincrs and laundressCs, baskets and panniers to be carried upon the backs of man and beasts for holding fish and fowl. In preparing tho willow for tho weaver we plant tho slips ill long rows paral- Tel with q running stream of water and cut them when they havo attained four years of growth. The cutting time is early in tho spring before the sap IS done running, and after tying them in bundles they arc placed in ponds of water to keep them in a green state un til ready for stripping. Stripping the willow is accomplished by drawing the switches through and between two heavy iron stanchions, whose edges peel the light green bark from the white heart, and then, after drying or curing them upon lcng racks, WIG have got the willow in q form for the weaver. It was many years after l planted this farm with willows before any one thought of initiating my example, but now thcro arc several other plantations located upon the Washington and An napolis roads, and though you may find quite as busy scenes there you will scarcely find moro picturesque place than this anywhere, and that was one of the reasons that led mo to settle here. ''-BaitimCre American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15

Special forecast for Connecticut; For Tuesday fog and light rain, stationary temperature.
 Hilma Wahlberg, 19, died at the resi- dence of her sister, 935 South Main street, to-day.
 John T. Flynn of Watertown had his thumb badly crushed below the first joint while at work on a stamp at Benedict & Burnham's this afternoon. Dr Frost dressed the wound.
 The selectmen have as yet done nothing toward filling the position of town clerk. It is currently reported, however, that they will tonight or tomorrow appoint Fred B. Merriman, who was candidate on the re- publican ticket last fall, to fill the vacancy. If this be done it will not prevent the democrats from asking for an election later.
 There was a lively runaway on South Main street shortly after l o'clock to-day. A double team belonging to William Slo- cum of Watertown was left unhitched ln front of Samuel Morris clothing store, while the driver was in the store on busl- ness, soon they became restless and started down the street with the speed of whlrl- wind. In front of J. s. French's bakery the runaway team collidedwith Mir French's uSlNeIy WdSOn DIedhlnS tAO SAOSoO"t whippletree and springs of the bakers wagon and upsetting the big double team in the middle of the street and throwing one of the horses to the ground. The main pole of the truck was broken off forming a sharp point which entered the thigh of one of the horses making an ugly wound.
 Rev Dr Martin of St Cecilia's parish read his annual report at all the masses yesterday. The receipts from November | 2S, 1892, to January 9, 1894, $,539.74, have been banked. The sum of S3, ,449.S9 was collected from November 20 to Jan- uary II, 1893, and this sum made up the amount for the first annual report. From January II, 1893, to January ?, 1894, the revenues of the parish were S6, ,OS9.o9. Of this sum s, 800 has been paid upon the church property and S5OO on the parochial residence. Tie total amount paid out for expenses!was S6,111.45. The church property cost S7,50O. There IS still debt of S3,OOO upon the property, which is valued at S15,O0O, all of which speaks we'll for the energetic and self sacrificing efforts of the jealous pastor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
FEDERAL OFFICE HOLDERS.
This State Credited With 1S3 Employees
 Who Draw &S91.1S5 in Salaries


 Who Draw Ss97. 1855 in Salaries.
 Of the twenty odd thousand people hold ing departmental positions under the government, who draw annually some S25, ,000, 900 in salaries, the state of Con- necticut is credited with 193 employees, who draw S897, 1855 from the treasury. Of these Connecticut men there are em- ployed in the department of state, l; in the treasury, 47; navy, II; interior, 69; agriculture. 8, and in the government printing office, 30.
 Among this number from the Nutmeg state are to be counted Patent Commits sioner John s. Seymour of Norwalk, Treasurer Daniel N. Morgan of Bridge port, Assistant Attorney General Edward B. Whitney of New Haven, Civil Service Commissioner Charles Lyman of New Britain, General Frank D. Sloat and $. I. Bradley, the former being financial clerk in the patent office and the latter chief clerk in the treasurer's office.
 While all of the above named gentlemen occupy positions of considerable responsi- bility, that of patent commissioner, occu- pied by Mir Seymour, is by far of the most importance, involving as it does the de- tailed management of large office and the direction of some GOO clerks besides the hearing of many cases and the preparation of opinions requiring thorough knowledge of the patent law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES
Weekly Record of Real Estate Sales and
 RecOrleh MOrtgages.

Weekly Record of Real Estate Sales and
 Recorded Mortgages.
 The summary of the Weekly Record for the past week is as follows:
 Real estate sales-New Haven and West Haven IT, Bridgeport 13, Hartford 12, Waterbury II, Meriden l, New Britain 1. Middletown B. Norwich ?, New London ?, Danbury 6, Norwalk 2, Derby 1, Shelton ,, Willimantic 3.
 Real estate mortgages-New Haven and West Haven S113, 7Ol, Bridgeport $3l, 375, Hartford $53, ,450, Waterbury $51, ,470, Meriden $ $5, IO4, New Britain $3,SOO, Middletown S7,15O, Norwich $500, New London SG,700, Danbury S7,436, Derby S7,436, Norwalk SIS. .649, Shelton S2, ,150, Witiimantic $S, 500.
 The total number of sales this week is S1, as compared with 56 for the preceding week and 123 for the corresponding week last year. The total of recorded mort gages is S313, ,78S, against $133, 9O9 the pre- ceding week and $275, Al the correspond l. ing week last year.
 For the corresponding week last year New Haven reported 26 sales, Bridgeport 27, Hartford 19, Waterbury 13 Meriden ?, New Britain 5, Middletown 4, Norwich 3, New London 3, Danbury 6; Norwalk 9, AnSOnia 3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
SEVERAL TRAGEDIES.
Desperate Fight For Life Made by Two Mountain Outlaws In West virginia-A Texas Shooting Anair-Attempted Mur- der at Q Wedding In Brooklyn.

RUSSELL, Kan, Jan. 15.-A mob of about 20 men entered the jail here, took out J.G Burton, William Gay and his son, John Gay, and hanged the trio to small rail road bridge short distance east of the de- pot in this city.
 About midnight the residents of the north part of town heard party of 15 or 20 horsemen come in from the north, who left their horses at the stockyards, where plans were arranged, and the mob proceeded to the jail. A few citizens who happened to be out late noticed the suspicious actions of the mob, but were powerless to thwart the purpose of such determined band of armed men and watched the proceedings from safe distance. No officers were aroused or were aware of what was going on until early morning, so quiet were the actions of the mob. Orders were given by signs and obeyed without a word being spoken.
 Swung From a Bridge.
 The jail is a small wooden building sur rounded by an eight foot board fence. In the jail were the two steel cells in which the prisoners were confined. Guards were placed about the jail, and it was but the work of moment for the remainder of the mob to gain entrance to the jail building. The masked mob began to break off the locks of the jail with sledgehammers. Bur ton was the first one taken out and pro- ceeded with to the spot selected for the 1ynching and left under the guard, the rest of the party returning and joining the guards who were watching the jail. The two Gays were then taken and marched to the bridge where Burton had been left Ropes were placed around their necks, and each was given a chance to speak.
 Burton said he could tell lots about his connection with stealing cattle, selling whisky and other things, but when asked to tell about the Dinning murder replied, No, sir" Young Gay made prayer and said Burton had killed Dinning with an ax. Old man Gay said, 'We were led into this" The leader then clapped his hands three times, and quick as a flash all three were pushed off the bridge. The Gays evidently died from strangulation, but the moose on Burton's neck slipped around up over his chin, and he was heard to breathe heavily for the moment, when several shots were fired into his body. Each of the others also had bullet sent into him.
 The mob then left as quietly as 1t came, going north. The presumption is that it was composed of persons from the north ern part of the county, the home of the criminals and the scene of the murder of Dinning.
 The crime for which the men were lynched was the killing of Fred Dinning in July last on the Burton place, about 20 miles northeast of this city. Inquiry re- garding & draft payable to Dinning and his mysterious disappearance led to an in- vestigation and the arrest of Burton, who implicated the two other men. Each made confession which led to the finding of Dinning's body buried in field near the scene of the murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
Double SbootinpIn Te1as

CAMERON, Tex, Jan. 15.-A tragedy oc- cured at a resort in this city in which w. H. Brinkley of Columbus, Tex, lost his life, and A. H. Jones of Meridian, Miss, was mortally wounded. D. II. Meyers of this city, who is the senior member ill the firm of D. H. & l.. Meyers, is in jail charg- ed with the shooting. A. II. Jones is still living, but is expected to die. Meyers wanted Brinkley to leave, but he said he would go when he got ready. Then Mey- CTS began shooting Brinkley was shot in the arm and through the thigh, from which he bled to death. When the shooting be- gan, the light was put out, and Jones says he crouched down by trunk, when Mey- CTS struck match and shot him through the lower bowels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
SD .ONO Fire in RrlStOl.

BRISTOL, Jan 15.-The old frame factory building occupied by the Brainard Hard. ware company and c. B. Daily, electric platter, was entirely destroyed by fire early this morning. The fire was discovered about 2:30 o'clock. It had gained much headway at that time and the efforts oi the firemen to save the building were in vain. An hour after the discovery of the fire the building was in ruins. The con tents were entirely consumed. The fac tory was formerly occupied by the Atkins Clock works and was owned by the Wal lace Barnes estate. The loss is about $9,000; partly covered by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
Bridegroom Shot by a Rival.

BROOKLYN, Jan. 15.-There was murder attempted at a wedding at sl Main street, where Andreao Santana, the bridegroom, was shot and probably fatally wounded by Domingo Figaro, a disappointed suitor for the hand of Marie de Sante, who was the bride of the evening All the parties con- cerned are Spaniards. AS the bride and groom came from the room Figaro ap- peared on the scene, and pulling out re- volver fired three shots. Two of them struck Santana ill the head. Santana stag gered back and fell, while the wedding guests and the inmates of the house rushed at the would be murderer and disarmed him. Intense excitement prevailed, and Sergeant Mccarthy hurried his prisoner to jail. The bride W .D rendered uncon- scious by the shock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
TIMELY TOPICS.

Great opening sale of ladies muslin uu- derwear to morrow at Currans.
 Another big cut in already low prices is by Conlon Brothers.
 A few words on the duty to the dead, by John Moriarty.
 Special sale of white goods tomorrow at Reid & Hughes popular store.
 The finest of fresh and cured meats at Castles at lowest prices. Goods delivered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES

D9ings of a Day in Naugatuck and Union IT City.
 NAUaATUcK, Jan 15.@Mrs Corcoran and Slye will move their stock this week into the store next to Hard's, vacated by Mrs McGrath, the family of the latter moving to Seymour.
 will be on Saturday, January 20, from to 5 and from 7:30 to 9 p. m. Samuel N. Andrews, Newell A. Smith and J. Howell Jennings form the board.
 The commissioners to receive and exam inc the claims of creditors against the es- tate of William G. Hard will be appointed by Probute Judge Bissell on Wednesday next at 10 a. m.
 coursed at the the parish house on We'd nesday evening. No person who attends will regret hearing Dr Willets, who is re- puted to be delightful speaker.
 Faithfulness and regularity in christian duties was the theme of Rev MT Soule' S discourse yesterday morning before large audience. There was union service in the evening" when the meeting was ad- dressed by Rev w. H. Gilbert, secretary of the Connecticut Bible society. This society will send party soon to canvas the town in their interest. There was a large attendance at all our churches in the morning.
 The Rev Father Lenehan is recovering from an attack of the grip.
 Patrick Bowe, aged 55, who has been ill for some months past. died on Saturday at his home on Scott street. The remains were taken to Middletown to-day for burial.
 The health officer has notices of scarlet fever up on several houses in which there are ten cases. They are all very mild. A large number of children have been kept out of school.
 The remains of Henry P. Galligan, aged 3S, who died at the New Haven hospital on Saturday, were brought here today to be taken to Bethany for burial
 Officer Kiernan brought in on Saturday Polander full of fighting whiskey. He will get his portion in court to-day.
 Our chief of police has a pocketbook that was found. It is supposed to belong to George w. Hotchkiss, who is an un- known party in this vicinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
Santa Fe Starving Its Employees

DENVER, Jan. 15.-A committee of Santa Fe railway employees from La Junta, Colo, informed Governor Waite that the engineers, conductors, brakemen, switch men and trackmen of all grades on the western division of the road have received no salary since last October, and many of the men and their families are on the verge of starvation --sa~.--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
Kentucky Liquor Warehouse

We fill Flasks at gallon prices.
 Gills 10c, pints 15c, pints 25c, quarts 45c. We keep all the popular Brands of Whiskey, both in Bottle and Bulk, including Frenchs Golden Wedding, James E. 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.
 We guarantee all our goods to be strictly fine. We buy all our goods in large quan- titles from Western Distillers for Cash, therefore we can defy Competition. LJ. STEPHAN, ssa opr. ss' ersna. Ms'a st, Depot for Jonse' Portsmouth Ale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15

There is to be change in Miller X Peck's carpet department on February 1. Until that time they will sell carpets at less than the cost of production. The Pastime social club is meeting with great success in selling tickets for the annual sociable which will be held at Music hall, January 24.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
Insane in a LOcknp.

ToRRINGToN, Jan 15.-Timothy Harney, aged 23, was taken to the Miidletown in- sane asylum to-day. He was arrested Saturday night and while in the lookup became insane and tore his clothing to pieces. He has wife and child.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
Bodies of Bridge Victims Recovered.

BROOKLYN, Jan. 15.-The bodies of two more of the unfortunates who lost their lives in the Newtown creek disaster on Friday evening were recovered. The bodies were those of John Cooke and August Blaum. There are still numb of miss ing who are supposed to have perished
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
Secretary LindsIey at WInsted.

TWISTED. Jan 15.-Secretary Lindsley of the state board of health is in consulta- ton with the local authorities to-day regard ing the smallpox outbreak. Three new cases were reported Saturday and one yes terday, making a total of fourteen cases and two deaths.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
sebaefer and Ives Will Divide.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15-The tie game between Schaefer and Ives in the billiard tourna- ment will not be played, owing to difficulty in securing a suitable hall. The sweep stakes of S1, 800 and so per cent of the net door receipts will be equally divided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
Interested In the War Vessel.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Jan. 15.-Rev. Will bur J. Yates, pastor of the Methodist Epis- copal church in this city, in his sermon re- ferred at length to the presence of the new United States war vessel Montgomery in the harbor and expressed the earnest wish that she will be able to earn the full pre-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
IoraI Alaxandcr Horton Dea

ST. AUGUSTINE, Tex, Jan. l5.-Colonel Alexander Horton, the Texas patriot, died at his home here. Hewas first aid to Gen erai Sam Houston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
International BIcvc,e Race.

PARIS, Jan. 15.-The 100 mile bicycle race between the British 100 mile champion, Linton, and the French champion, Dubois, was won by Linton by over lap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
PIunbers Tn Convention

UTICA, N. r., Jan. 15.-The fourth an- nual convention of the New York State Plumbers and Gas Filters association met in Trades Assembly hall in this city this morning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
Big Rabbit Killing.

LAMAR, Colo, Jan. 15.-All records were broken in the two days rabbit hunt which ended Saturday night. The total number Killed was 4,20O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE

J. F.. Madigan Is Not Candidate For
 Town Clerk. Editor of the DEMOCRAT: Dear sir: Will you kindly state in to- days DEMOCRAT that I am emphatically not candidate for town clerk. My pres ent ambition is to be a good teacher, and to command appreciation as such.
 Yours very truly,
 J. E. MADIGAN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15
January Sale of PantdlOOnS! !
 AT Jones, Morgan & &

. N$'' to.
 For $50 We offer the celebrated WOOD- BURY PANT, goods manufactured of all wool stock. sea ms double sewed, and buttons riv, tied. Don't pay 50 for cotton or satinet Pants. buy our all wool Pants in desirable pat, terms for $50. The greatest Value ever offered. For $2.OO We offer Pants usually sold for $500. Great show, ing at $2.5O. We offer better made Pants at this price than can be found elsewhere. better goods at $3, $4. 50, S5, and $6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15

Boy Twins Drowned While Skating. JOLIET, Ills, Jan. 15.-The 14-year-old twin sons of Charles J. Frost were drowned while skatinG-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15

FLOUR FLOUR, Flour. At LADIES' cheaper than ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-15

Not satisfied with past attainments We are de- termined to make 1894 the banner year of our business
 The best goods at the lowest prices are the two factors to reach this end. That's what We are here for. That's what the people have right to expect of us. That's what ought to be. That's what shall be-
 Mems $25 and $2O Overcoats made by the we'll known makers A. Shuman x Co.,, are offered at $15.
 Mems Black Frieze Listers SIS, are offered at $1O.
 Mems $14, $15, $17 Overcoats are offered at
 Men's $9 $1o, $12 overcoats are offered at $6.5O.
 Mems Suits from $3 to $5 less than regular prices
 Prices cut in two in our Boys Department
 Men's Never Rip Pants at $1. 50, $2, and $25O a pair.
 Cardigan Jackets, Underwear, Reefers at reduced Prices.
 All must move, must have tho money to buy Spring Goods