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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
WHAT MAY BE DONE.

A Growing Belief That the Selectmen
WIN Resist All Efforts to Gust Town
Clerk Merriman.
AS yet no petition has been handed
in to the selectmen asking for a special
town meeting to call a special election for
town clerk, and, as a prominent citizen
said to-day, it is rather doubtful if such a
petition would be recognized. 1t
may appear strange that a reg
ularly drawn up petition signed
by twenty citizens should be ignored,
but such thing has been done before.
A petition was presented to the select
men some time ago, by reputable citizens,
asking for a special town meeting to act on
some motions which were illegally passed
at former meeting. , The selectmen did
not see fit to call the meeting. AS
that petition was not to fill any political
position, but simply to make code of
rules for the government of town affairs, it
is not probable that the present board will
call special town meeting, which will
mean the almost certain dismissal of the
present incumbent of the town clerks Of
fee.
Should such petition be presented and
the selectmen refused to call the meeting,
it would be necessary to engage attorneys
to issue n writ of mandamus to compel the
selectmen to call the meeting. As the
town attorneys are General Kellogg and his
son, John P. Kellogg, good republicans, it
would be the natural course for these
gentlemen to appeal from court to court
until the case had finally reached the su-
preme bench. There of course would be
the final decision. The final result would
be in favor of the town meeting, but the
time consumed would bring the present
incumbents term down to almost the next
election. The expense of the whole would
fall on the taxpayers and would be in the
neighborhood of 81 900.
Section 81 of the general statutes says
that on the application of twenty voters OF
the town the selectmen shall call town
meeting. At the present writing very
little has been done in the matter, further
than that there is less talk to-day concern
ing the condition of the town clerks Office
than yesterday. 1t is probable that petit
ton will be prepared after the meeting OF
the democratic town committee tomorrow
night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

lOI lH0 pISSSllO 90
least, confine its labors to racing in the
east, and the Chicago and other western
tracks will be independent of its jurisdic-
ton. James r. keene, the leading spirit
in the enterprise, has the greatest string of
thoroughbreds on the turf today, and dur
ing the season of 1898 his horses won more
money than any stable III the United States
or Great Britain. The star of his string is
the unbeaten Domino, winner of $l10,3lO
The total earnings OF his stable for the year
were $2111 04S.
Mr. Keene is about So years of age and
one Of the most daring spectators Wall
street has ever known. He was born in the
east, went to California during the gold eX-
element, and operating as broker made
100000 in daring operations against
Flood, O'Brien and other San Francisco
mining kings. In 1876 he removed to New
York with parlor car full of cash to drain
Jay Could as he was reported to have re-
marked. When Gould heard this statement,
he is credited with having retorted that he
would send Keene back to California in a
freight car. In two years Keene was nearly
pauperized, but in 1881 he was richer than
ever before That year he sent his great
horse Foxhall abroad and captured the
grand prize of Paris, the Czarowitz and
the Cambridgeshire stakes. In 1884 Gould
forced keene to the WALL but he has since
made another immense fortune, paid all his
old debts and resigned all thought of 60
ing back to California in freight car, now
Al>at Gou1d is dead
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Reid & Hughes
Great Cloak Sale
SATURDAY and MONDAY.

Notice the prices we offer, for Saturday
and Monday only.
% Ladies' FUR TRIMMED JACKETS,
The prices have ranged from $500 to
$1,000 but you can take your pick of them
for S1.75 each.
4 lot of REFER COATS, large sleeves
and umbrella back Colors: blue and black,
would be cheap at $500. Choice for s.. So.
There are some extra large sizes in this
lot.
A lot of extra fine and heavy Beaver
Goats, large sleeves, umbrella back, silk
facing. Colors brown, blue, black
black and tan. Price $3.50, former price
$1,000.
A lot of tight fitting Jackets full skirts.
large sleeves, waists and sleeves trimmed
with braid, collar and fronts edged with
French Seal Fur. Colors black, brown,
and blue. Price, $3.50 formerly SO.
4 lot of tight fitting jackets, sold former
" at SI5.75, S1S.5 and S25, now 50 rs.
Misses Jackets in English mixtures and
plain Beaver, all colors, sizes II to IS
years Price, 50 %. formerly s. and Sc.
Children's Gretchen coats, sizes 10 and
II years, AZ 81. IS, formerly s. to 81.
Plush C!Oaks, former price S25. now
S1375.
A lot of ladies' suits, flannel and serge,
in blue. black. wine, gray and green. Sold
as high as S12 so. Take your pick at 50
each
Infants coats made of Eiderdown and
Lambs wool cloth, at 81. IS each, formerly
- so TO 4.69.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
A Substitute For Ice In Skating.

Two San Francisco men have invented a
compound that they claim will take the
place of ice for skating purposes Exactly
what the ingredients of their compound
are they do not choose to say, but the body
of it is sulphur. There are four other in,
gradients The substance itself is of q
pliable and elastic character. The surface
is as slippery as ice, and though of an oily
smoothness will not grease tie clothing OF
those who happen to fall upon it.
The composition will be spread over thin
iron plates to the depth of an inch. These
plates will rest upon brick buttresses, and
underneath throughout all the area gas
jets will be arranged II inches apart. These
will be used for melting the compound and
giving it a new surface when the surface
becomes roughened. To melt it will be all
that is necessary to accomplish this. The
sand and dirt left from the skaters boots
will sink in the lighter liquid, and when
the substance hardens again the new sur
face will be perfectly smooth and clean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The veteran writer, Henry Chadwick,
has placed himself on record as opposed to
the absolute extinction of the bunt hit.
He regards it as the most skillful hit made
at the bat.
Pittsburg will be strong behind the bat
with Mack, Sugden and Farley, with
Stencil to fall back upon in case of need.
President Won der Abe of st Louis says
that he purposely placed prohibitory
price on Pitcher Breitenstein to New York.
Weddige. Butfslo's new third baseman,
led the Southern league in 1892 with a per-
centage of 1929, playing with the Macon
club.
Won der Abe offered Gleason to Wash
ington in exchange for Farrell.
Buckley of the st Louis is in Chicago.
He says that his arm is all right,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Connecticut Patents.

The following is list issued to Connec-
ticut inventors, January Is. 1894. List
furnished from the Office of Patent Solici-
tor E. M. Newman, 403 Main street,
Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Irving G. Chatfeld, Waterbury, bicycle
saddle; Henry H. Luscomb, Hartford, troll
ley wire insplator; Edward G.. Parkhurst,
Hartford, breech mechanism for ordnance;
Edward G. Parkhurst, Hartford, sight for
ordnance; Edward G. Parkhurst Hartford,
crank-arm fastening; Howard S. Rogers,
Hartford, dynamo electric machine for
motor; Thomas Corscaden. New Britain,
shelf bracket; Ebenezer Hill, South Nor
New Haven, chair; Joseph Jauch Meriden,
suspension ring for harps or hanging lamps;
James r. Sutlitf, Meriden. furniture caster;
George Munger, East River, stop cock;
Ira T. Smith. Mount Carmel, machine for
growing and punching needle blanks;
Emory Stockwell, Stamford, automatic
locking machine for Formulation locks;
Collins company, Canton, certain named
edge tools,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
DOWN the vALLEYaa NOTES
Doings of a Bay in Naugatucls and Uni,

Doings of q Bay in Naugatuck and Union
NAUGArUcK, Jan 19.-There is quite
good advance sale of reserved seats for
the Gilmore's band concert at the opera
house next Tuesday night the, occasion
being the reception and promenade of
Ojeda Council, K. of G.
Do not forget the social of Gavel lodge
tonight. Those who attend may expect
an enjoyable time.
We are informed that Attorney Neary,
while out riding with one of our physi-
clans last evening, was asked to move the
horse around while he made a call. In
doing so something frightened the horse,
causing him to make short turn, up
setting the carriage, throwing him out, the
horse dragging him some distance on the
ground. Fortunately he was not injured.
The afternoon tea at Mrs Amos Culver
yesterday was said to be one of the most
enjoyable social events of the season.
The new ice company is having things
cleared up to flood an artificial pond on
the johnson place, and will probably build
soon.
The new engines at the retaining plant
on Wards flats were warmed up yester-
day, and were expected to be given short
trial to-day, after which the cylinders and
pipes will be covered and cased. It will
take couple of weeks OF more before they
are finished.
The Rev Mr. Ellsworth expects to &C
away to-day to be absent over Sunday. He
! is entitled to four Sundays off during the
year, but seldom takes over two, and this
| is to be one of them.
We are glad to notice that Ernes
Schwenk is able to get out to his business
again after his illness.
Leon M. Woodford. master of Shepherd
lodge, F. and A. M, has been absent thi!
week attending the, grand lodge at Hart
| ford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
He Surprised Mike Donovan

One day Mike Donovan, the boxing in
structor of the New York Athletic club
was showing pupil few points about the
manly art when August Belmont, then
president of the club, came in.
This youngster reminds me very much
of young brother of yours,V said Donovan,
speaking to Mr.. Belmont. He came UP
here one day and wanted to put the gloves
ON with me. l accommodated him, and he
gave me one of the liveliest tits ever had
in my life got couple of bad bruises in
the face, and was glad when your brother
took off his1gloves and said that that would
be enough for few days"
Mr.. Belmont's friends were looking on
with puzzled looks, for they knew that he
had no brother in the club. Mr.. Belmont
smiled, and it gradually dawned upon Don.
ovan and the others that the brother" the
baking instructor had met was AugustBel
mont himself. - ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

PRICES To SUIT THE TIMES.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
VIII Hereafter Occupy Quarters With
the Fourth National Bunk.

Will Hereafter Occupy Quarters With
the Fourth National Bank.
At an adjourned annual meeting of the
West Side Savings bank held to-day the
following directors were elected: George
H. Cowell. j. II. Smith, B. &. Bryan,
Michael Guilfoile, John Henderson, jr, L..
A. Plat, Thomas Kelly, H. w. Lake,
George E. Terry, c. E. Turner, D. S.
Plume, Alexander Limout.
The directors elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year: President, ]. r..
Smith; first vice-president, Thomas
Kelly; second vice-president, John
Henderson, Jr; treasurer, B. G..
Bryan; secretary, Michael Guilfoile.
Owing to the sickness of Gordon B.
Lawrence and the expiring of the lease of
the present banking house, it was thought
advisable to remove the bank to the
Masonic Temple building. occupying
quarters with the Fourth National bank.
The savings bank was removed to-day to
its new location, which, being so much
more central, will better accommodate its
patrons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
RAILROAD AFFAIRS.
The Consolidated Has n New Deal In Tt
Works.

The Consolidated Has New Deal In The
Works.
The officials of the Consolidated road do
not deny that there is another big railroad
deal on foot, which is soon to be completed.
Negotiations are being carried on for the
transfer of large portion of the eastern
business of the Central railroad of New
Jersey. The amount of business it will
bring to the Consolidated road is said to
be equal to that brought by the recent
coal deal with the Lehigh road, which is
$50 cars per week. Much of the Central
roads coal now reaches New England via
Poughkeepsie bridge and the New England
road. If the new deal is put through it
Will travel over the New York, New Haven
and Hartford road.
Justice Waller of the United States SUI
preme court said yesterday relative to the
matter of the application to make Temper
airy Receiv Ell t. c. Plat of the New York
& New England railroad a permanent one,
that he would reach the case the early part
of next week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

project, but it has
the support of such
well known horse
men as John A.
Morris, A ug u s t
and Perry Bel
mont, J. o. Don
ner, Philip Dwyer,
John Hunter, j. B.
Haggin, A. F.Wal-
colt, w. H.Thomp-
son, William Jay,
Pierre Lorillard
and others. AL
though the club is
talked of as a ma
tional affairit will,
for the DreSent at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
TIMELY TOPICS.

Reid & Hughes announce great sale of
cloaks for Monday and Tuesday.
Miller & Peck's January clearing sale is
in full blast.
Special bargains in gents furnishing
goods tomorrow at Curran's.
Read Frank Brothers price list of family
wines and liquors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
IRON HALL MONEY.
Arguments to Have it Retained in t

Arguments to Have it Retained in this
state.
The question whether the $40, 900 of the
funds of the Order of Iron Hall which are
in the state shall be be kept here or sent
to the receiver in Indianapolis for general
distribution was argued before the supreme
court at Newt Haven yesterday. The case
is that of John Fawcett of Stamford against
the supreme sitting of the order. Fawcett
is member of the order here, and through
the Connecticut receiver sues for authority
to retain the funds here. The Connect
icut members bitterly oppose turning the
money over to the Indianapolis receiver,
and want the money divided here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
JOCKEY CLUB SCHEME.

A Turf Reform Project Championed by
james r. Keene and Other Turfmen.
The project to establish a national jockey
club that shall control running races is at
tracing great deal of attention just now.
The object of the new club is to reform GER
tain abuses on the turf and revive general
interest in the sport James R. Keene, the
famous turfman and Wall street specula-
tor is the most active CHAMPION of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

MIDDLETowN, Jan ID. n. States, of
New Haven, Rev Mr. Thatcher, of the east
ern part of the state. and James Donovan
of this city are here to-day as the COM
mittee appointed for. the purpose of select
ing a successor to Superintendent Howe of
the Connecticut school for boys. They
visited the industrial school for girls to in
terview Superintendent Fairbanks, who is
a candidate for the position and who is
favorably thought of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

Donate Meo was arrested to-day by
Constable Rigney on a complaint of D. w.
Buckley charging him with refusing to set
tie bill which Mr.. Buckley claimed he
owed him. The case was heard before
Justice Russell, and settled to the satisfac-
ton of the complainant
Services were held over the remains of
the late DIR Henry S. Wildman, at the res
idence of J. P. King, 35 Grove street, at
$50 to-day by the Rev d. M. Buckley of
Trinity church. The remains will be
taken to Brookfield tomorrow morning for
burial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Police Do Not Want Him.

TOPEKA, Jan. 19-Charles Loeb, Il well
dressed young man, claiming to be of a
wealthy family at Meadville, Pa, gave
himself up to the chief of police here, say
ing he was wanted at home and was tired
of evading the officers The chief tele-
graphed to Meadville and received reply
saying, Loeb not wanted" The man ap-
peared disappointed and left
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
SITUATION IN DANBURY.


The Conference Breaks Up, and the Bos-
ses will Open Independent Shops.
DANBURY, Jan. 19.-The manufacturers
to-day sent out circular asking all of their
old employees to return to work, and pro-
missing them protection in case they do so
The situation is very grave for Danbury.
At the last meeting of the committees of
conference the manufacturers demanded
that the trades unions would not interfere
with the shops which it was proposed to
open independently. This. of course,
meant death to the trades unions, the Of
fer was rejected, and the conference ended.
The matters have not yet decided what
course to pursue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
AMUSEM ENTS.
The Baker Opera Co.

The Baker Opera Co.
Seats are now on sale for the perform
ances of the Baker Opera Co at the opera
house next week. The Baker company has
been yearly visitor to Waterbury for a
decade and always draws crowded houses.
The opening attraction. on Monday night,
will be "Boccaccio."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
An Embezzler Kills Himself.

TRENTON, Jan. 19.-Caleb f. Aaronson,
local agent of the Adams Express com
pany, shot and killed himself in the COM
pany's stables. The body was found lying
in the stables about o'clock. Chief Top
ping, representing the company, says that
Aaronson is from 81, 800 to 81, 800 behind in
his accounts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

New HAVEN, Jan 19.-Dr J. Edward
Lee, against whom the grand jury found q
true bill yesterday for the murder of Mrs
George Miller by criminal practice, APP
peared in the superior court this morning
and gave bonds in the sum of $1,000, the
amount having been raised from $500.
George r. Hodgdon, of the Tontine hotel,
became his bondsman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

WINoNA, Mimi, JAN 19.-The grand jury
reports that according to the state law the
Observation-Disclosures machines would come
under the classification of lotteries and as
such should be done away with. GaE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Mrs. Schrum's Murderer Held.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19.-Rudolph J. Pesch-
mann, the confessed murderer of Mrs.
Schrum, is held for trial without bail. The
coroner's jury rendered a verdict that Mrs
Schrum died of strangulation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Lobensula Wants to Surrender.

CAPE Town, Jan. 19.-Advices from Blu
luwayo are that Lobengula desires to sur
render, but is anxious about the treatment
he will receive. He fears the anger of the
British arising from the destruction of
Captain Wilson's party
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Mysterious Murder In Boston

Boston, Jan. IA victim of u mysteri
Gus murder was discovered on the second
floor of 62 Shawmut avenue, Nellie Fay, 80
years old, being found lying in pool of
blood with her skull crushed. The police
have not yet found any evidence of value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Expect a $3.50. 900 Bonus.

New LONDON, Jan 19.-The United
States cruiser Montgomery started on her
speed test shortly after o'clock this morn
ing under favor able conditions. Her
builders expect to win bonus of $3.50, 600
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

HARTFoRD, Jan 19.-Counsel have agreed
that the hearing on the appointment of a
permanent receiver for the New England
road, which was to have been held in New
Haven this afternoon, be postponed until
january %, at o'clock in the afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

NEW YORK, Jan. 19..-The Boston and
Maine directors declared quarterly divi-
dend of ~ per cent, payable Feb. Is. This
is a reduction from the regular per cent
dividend
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Mrs. Lease VIII Retire.

TOPEKA, Jan. ia real estate dealer of
this city states that he has closed deal by
which Mrs. Mary E. Lease will become the
possessor of fruit ranch in California and
that she contemplates removing there at
an early day. In an interview at Wichita,
Mrs. Lease confirmed the report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Ke,n wan Gets rive Years.

New HAVEN, Jan 19.-In the superior
courtto-day KEN Wah, who attempted to
take fellow eountryman's life by shoot
ing, last November, pleaded guilty and was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Sc uer Pine Trust Dead.

STEUBENvILLE, o., Jan. 19.-The Ohio
Valley Sewer Pipe association. combine
the manufacturers have been trying to
form for six months, is finally dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
ADVERTISE IN THE
DEMOCRAT"
{. T. TURNER e. co.
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

MEMS FURNISHINGS.
All of our Mems Outing Shirts, cut full
length and width, with deep yoke, all sizes
sold regularly at SOC and SOC, Red Ticket
price zoe.
Mems and Boys Lined Gloves and Nit
tens also Yarn Goods, are subject to 90
per cent discount from regular prices
during the Red Ticket Sale.
HOSIERY.
Read this and come quick.
100 dozen Children's Stainless Black
Cotton Hose, seamless feet, all sizes, always
15c, Red Ticket price 10c per pair.
Fifty dozen only of Boys Ipswich Black
hose, always zoe, Red Ticket Price 124c
per pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Begging For Her Fathers Life.

PARIS. Jan 19.-The young daughter of
Valiant, the condemned anarchist, has
written letter of Nine Carnot asking her
to intercede for her fathers life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Jan 19.-Judge
Charles r Thompson of the superior court
committed suicide to-day by shooting.
Judge Thompson was n prominent DEM
ocrat III health was the cause of the act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

ALBANY, Jan. 19.-The state working
mems assembly has elected as president
John Phillips of New York; as secretary,
James Brown of Utica, and as treasurer
James III. Dulin of Albany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Killed In the Street.

KALKAsKA, Mich, Jan. 49, - George
Scott was stabbed in the neck on Main
street and died in a few minutes. Five
men who witnessed the crime are in iail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

OMAHA, Jan. 19.-Charges have been pre-
ferred against Police Officer Charles Bloom,
who is accused of having written a letter
to Mayor Bemis in which the iatter's life
was threatened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
Kelly Says:

1t is impossible to have high wages I'M
der n low tariff. and he further says that
Professor Wilson, the leader of the demo-
cratic Congress, must be suffering under a
fit of temporary insanity when he argues
that in effect protection decreases wages by
reducing their purchasing power. If Mr.
Wilson will compare the following quota
tons with any free trade country on the
face of the globe for tho same grade of
goods he will discover that he has made o
reoretable error
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

Baltimore win have a club THAI averaged
well over 800 last season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19

FLOUR Flour. Flour. At LADIES'
cheaper than ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-19
FAIR, WEATHER.

Oflcial Weather Predictions For To-Day
| and To-MOrrow-
| New York, Jan 19.-The following table
shows the condition of the weather in the
principal cities of the country at 8 n. m.
| to-day.