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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16

Michael Neagle of Sarsfeld street. an employe of the Clock shop, cut the end of his thumb on a press this morning. Dr Benedict dressed the wound.
 H. NJ. Sanford of 35 John street, a butcher i'll Theodore Olivers meat market while at work this morning received bad cut on the first finger of his left hand. pr Frost rendered surgical aid.
 Over forty representatives of different contractors are in town to-day for the pur- pose of putting in bids for the laying of the pipe line for the new water works Some of them went over the ground, and 1t is expected that the bids will be the closest ever presented for any contract called for by the city.
 Prosecution Agent Holohan announces his ultimatum in regard to the cases against the saloon keepers who kept their places open on election day. He says each saloon keepre who sold on that day will be prosecuted and at once. The complaints are now ready and will be served without delay. If they wish to fight the matter, Agent Holohan says he is ready for q battle and he Is confident he will win.
 David Daniels, the manager of the so- called fire clothing sale, was in court this afternoon, before Judge Root, for allowing boys to distribute handbills on the streets. | The two boys who were arrested yesterday swore that the accused ordered them to put the bills only in houses where they received permission to do so. They said that Harry Daniels was the one who ordered them to distribute in the streets. Chief Egan said he could get this man, but Prosecuting At torney O'Neill thought it unnecessary. Daniels was discharged, and now the mer- chants are wondering what good there is in the law. They justly complain that they pay big taxes and rents and that the con cern in question took out the license some time ago, remained here a few weeks, and now comes back again under the same license. They ask for protection from it. iuerant dealers and want the law enforced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doings of Day in Naugatuck and Union ' City.

Doings of a Day in Naugatuck and Union
 aCity.
 NAUGATUCK. Feb 16.-The monthly bulletin of the state board of health came to hand last night. Our annual death rate per thousand was 2S.1, Orange and Xiii lingly being the ouly towns higher than ours in the state. As we had only two deaths under five years of age the per centage to total mortality was 12.5.
 The present board of selectmen have paid F. r. Schafter his salary up to the day of his resignation. Raymond H. White is keeping books for the board.
 An oyster supper for 25 cents IS the at traction offered at the Odd Fellows rooms at o'clock this evening.
 There are now twelve cases of scarlet fever in the borough, six of which, it is thought, will be over peahng next week, The cases are all very light
 Mrs Richards, who has been very i'll with complication of diseases has so far recovered that the trained nurse returned U New Haven yesterday, and a less eXpen- sive one has been engaged to assist her.
 Delegates have been from here to New Haven this week to attend the New York conference of Swedish Lutheren churches, be ng held there
 Do not forget the play at the opera house tonight. It is worth seeing.
 Free candy at A. & P. Tea Co Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Free candy at A. X P. Tea Go Saturday.
 For superior floral work go to Dallas. You will get your moneys worth.
 In about week the Waterbury One Price Clothing Co will move. Now is the time to get the best bargains of your life in clothing and furnishings.
 John Moriarty breaches practical ser mon on early closing that is full of truth.
 Miller & Peck announce their advance sale of Hamburg edgings. insertions and laceS.
 Special bargain in shirts and gents fur nishings tomorrow at Curran's.
 Bargains in all departments at Conlon Brothers we'll stocked store. Special sale Saturday and Monday.
 W. F. York, undertaken, has A complete new outfit and is prepared to answer calls at any time. day or night. Prices reason able.
 Man wanted to peddle in Torrington and Winsted. Beach wagon wanted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
NO CONVENTION YET.
The Petition of the Di>gruntIed Knight.
 of Columbus Held in ObeyanCe.


 Yesterday was the time set for the con- vention of Knights of Columbus to Investi- gate the matters of great interest to the order connected with the increase of sal aries of high officials and other matters not acceptable to some councils. But the con- veutIOn was not held.
 Secretary Colwell says that the requisite number of councils have not yet asked for d convention. There are S6 councils all together. and 1t Is contended that 1t Is necessary to have two-thlrds of the whole number of councils agree ill asking for a convention before one eau be called. Just how many councils had alreany voted in favor of the convention he Was unable to state. but he said it was considerably short of the required number.
 The matter of holding the convention is in the hands of a committee of which Thomas Coffty of New Haven is chairman. Mir Coffry is at present laid up with the grip. and nothing will be done further about the matter until he gets out again. Those who want the convention say they can find no law requiring two-thirds vote to call convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
HEALTH OF THE STATE.
Watcrbury's Death Kate For January the
 Lowest Reported,

" S
 Lowest Reported.
 There were .374 deaths reported in the state during the month This was 5l more than in December and 95 more than in January, 1893, and p more than the average number of deaths in January for the five years preceding the present. The death rate was 2O.3 for the large towns for the small towns 21,S and POT for the whole state. The deaths from ZvmOtc diseases were 1S1, being 13.1 per cent of the total mortality.
 Thirty-six deaths were reported from diphthcria and rroup, Is from ccrebro spinal fever, l3 from typhoid fever, $ from scarlet fever and from measles. The highest death rate in a town of over 5000, iS in killinely, 29 per cent, the next being Naugatuck, 2S.3. Waterbury is lowest with 15.5.
 The report of the state board of health for January makes this comment on the outbreak of smallpox in this and other states: The true policy in all cases of an outbreak of smallpox is to announce the fact at once as publicly as possible, and state what is being done to prevent its spread. This will give confidence to the people and largely remove their fears The opposite policy of concealment always fails s-because it is next to impossible and every fact that is known is greatly exag- gerated ,and made as terrifying as possible Health officers should take the people into thelr confidence and always tell the whole truth. Only by that course can they be trusted and allay public apprehension.
 This disease has prevailed more eXten- sively in this country during the last year than for many years before.
 It has been reported ill about twenty states and has been exceptionally preva- lent in Chicago, III, where over 25O cases have occurred, and in Reading. Penn, where there were over 700 cases. This wide prevalence indicates great neglect of vaccination.
 In Connecticut it was discovered last month in Wlnsted, having existed in a family there under the guise of chicken poX for several weeks. The result in that place all told were seventeen cases. Two cases in Norfolk and one in North Canaan. There was one case in New Haven. The Winsted clses excited much alarm and was the occasion of declaring temporary interdiction of communication with Tor rington, Norfolk and New Hartford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
MIR WRIG!HT'S STORY.

Tells of Two Horses He Kept In the City
 Barn and Asks His Accuser to Attend to
 His Own Business.
 Street Inspector Wright met n represen- tative of the DEMOCRAT this morning and made the following reply to the challenge thrown down by Sewer Inspector Carpen- ter
 As regards the swamp hay that the latter says he received for the use of his horse, Mir Wright says that all the hay used was the best and was purchased by commit tee from the road and fire boards. He never, he says, told Mir Carpenter to bed his horses down with hay.
 In regard to the charge that he kept two horses in the city barn, he refers Mir Car penter back to the records of the road board. Three years ago when the Ches- ire plant was established, Inspector Wright says he was compelled to drive to Ches- hire daily and with his other work to at tend to, it was too great strain for one horse. He so notified the board, and the members by a unanimous vote told him to hire livery horse, or if he would buy a horse the board would pay for keeping it. He did buy horse and the board was paid by the city.
 Inspector Wright says he has no malice against Mir Carpenter, but the latter has abused him for three years. All he asks is to have Carpenter mind his own business
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
CITY OF PARIS.
The Big Liner Disabled in storm off
 the Coast of Ireland.

lC DiS 'h 'S 'NoA'' NAA
 the Coast of Ireland.
 QUEENsTowN, Feb 1G.-The steamship Adriatic of the Whiye Star line, which left New York February passed Browhead this morning and reported having passed disabled passenger steamer at anchor off Daunt's rock, south of Ireland. The steamer was not in need of assistance and the Adriatic did not stop. Later it was learned that the disabled steamer was the City of Paris of the American line, which left Southampton for New York several days ago. A boat crew from the Paris landed to-day and the officer in charge gave the particulars of the accident which befell the steamer. He stated that in the hurricane of Monday night the Paris lost her rudder and was compelled to put about The storm was raging with terrific force, but the big steamer swung around without any difficulty and the work of rigging up a jury rudder was begun. This having been accomplished the steamer started back for Queenstown where it was thought temporary repairs could be made to the rudder so she could proceed to Southampton for permanent repairs The officers state that at no time was there any danger. The passengers behaved well.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
POSTOFFICE BURGLARS.
The Department Considerably Exercised over Recent Robberies in Connecticut.

The Department Considerably Exercised
 Over Recent RobberieS in Connecticut.
 Postmaster General Bissell is consider ably worked up over the latest postotfice burglary in Connecticut, which occurred last week in the North Haven office.
 The department sent an inspector to Connecticut immediately after the bur glnry at the Guilford postotlice had been reported to the postnaster-generol, but the government inspector failed to trap any body whom it was thought had been con- nrcted with the burglaries.
 Besides the reports of the postmasters themselves the attention of the postotfice department has been called to the daring robberies by the Connecticut congressman and the state of affairs shown to the post office department, which has prompted the postmaster general himself to order two of the inspectors to proceed to Connecticut and work up the cases.
 Postmaster Bissell said yesterday that tie burglary of the postoffice at Guilford was committed by mischievous boys, and in his opinion he believed that profes- sionul burglars had nothing whetever to do with the robberies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
Want to Share Millions.

CHICoPEE, Mass, Feb 16.-J. and F. Dubuque are looking up their interests in an immense fortune which they have req son to believe is awaiting them in Du. buque, la. In 17S9 French Canadian by the name of Dubuque settled in '4a' Iowa city of that name and accumulat,T a vast fortune, which is said to amount to S4S, 1000. Dr. Dubuque of Waterbury, Conn.,, a brother of J. and F. Dubuque of Chico pee, has in his employ a couple of lawyers looking up the matter, and it is found that when the head of the Dubuque family died he left no will. There are about 30 rela, tives who would share alike in the inn mense estate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
A M US E M ENTS.
"A Night at the Circus"

Nellie McHenry was as jolly and lively as ever i'll "A Night at the Circus, which was given at Proctors last night before a good sized audience. The piece is but little altered since it was here before, but the company has been considerably changed, J, H. Bradbury as the circus manager and the Dewitt sisters who play on the cornet and violin, are among the few old members in the company. The piece was greatly enjoyed Hartford Cou- rant At the opera house this evening.
 "A Kentucky Girl"
 Sadie Hasson, who is we'll known here, will appear in her new play. "A Kentucky Girl" at the opera house Monday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
STATE SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
Trustee States Wants Democrat Alp
 nnintcd Sunerintenhent.

Trustee States Wants Democrat Alp
 pointed Superintendent.
 The trustees of the state school for boys have very recently been looking over simi- lar institutions in other states, and are de- termined to act deliberately in the matter of appointing successor to the late super lntendent, and decide carefully upon the capahihty and fitness of the candidate be fore making any recommenda. to the board of trustees. There are now twenty six candidates.
 It is stated that politics or partisan in huences will not be considered in making the appointment although one member of the board. Trustee States. is said to insist that the appointee should be d democrat. It is therefore likely that aS between two candidates of opposite political faith, all things else being equal. the democratic candidate would be the favored one.
 It Is said that the chances tor the ap- pointment of George Worth Howe to sue cced his father are extremely remote, and that 1t Is not at all probable that any Mrrl- den candidate will secure the office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
Father CalIan Has SmaIIpox.

Father Aloysius Callnn of Winsted is ill with the smallpox in New York, and has been taken from St Francis hospital to North Brother island. He is another VIC tim of the Winsted epidemic. having un- doubtedly caught the disease in that town, where the quarantine has been removed only lately. Father Leo of Winsted had varioloid and Father Callan may have taken the disease from him. Father Cal Ian was taken ill two or three days ago and went to New York for treatment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
Connecticut Patents.

Tho following is list of patents issued February 13 1894. List furnished from office of c. NJ. Newman, Sanford building, Bridgeport.
 Charles L. Libby, Bridgeport, boring mill; Mary F. Bishop, Bridgeport, water heating devices, C2); Daniel F. Dalton, Waterbury, buckle; William H. Daven- port Norwich. ejector for break down guns; Theophile Euphrat Darien, life guard for street cars; Walter Johnson, Middletown, lifting-jack; William Lyman, Middletield, wind-guage sight; William Mason, New Haven, cartridge re-loading implement; John c. Pratt, Middletown, locking clamp; William G. Smith, New HnveD, cartridge re-loading tool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
General Early Seriously Injured.

LYNCHBURG, Va, Feb 16-General Jubal A. Early, the ranking officer of the Con- federacy, was badly injured last night and is now lying in critical condition with his chances for recovery very small. He was ascending the stairs at the entrance of the postoffice building, when he fell on the ice which had formed and was thrown heavily to the pavement. His head struck violently and he was picked up uncon- scious. It is improbable that he will ever leave his bed. owing to his advanced age General Early is in his eightieth year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
THE BIG STORM.
Lots oi Wind amt snoe Reported From
 All Quartera.

All Quarters.
 NANTASNET, Mass, Feb l6.-A wild storm has ragged here. and the patrolmen of the United States life saving service have been exposed to the elements almost cou, tinuously since Monday night. The 1ne1 of Point Allerton and Fourth Cliff stations are exhausted, and volunteers of the Mas sachusetts Humane society will cover a portion of the territory. There has been no communication with the keepers on Minot's light since Monday, and only for . few hours was the lighthouse seen on Wednesday afternoon. At that time the tower was completely covered with ice from its base to the lantern. The keepers, however, are amply supplied with food and water, and no fear from that source is en- tertained.
 PEoVINCEToWN, Mass Feb. 16-A heavy wind and rainstorm has prevailed here, and fears are entertained for the safety of sew eral of the fishing fleet supposed to be at the fishing grounds.
 AUGUSTA. Me, Feb 1G-Every trans, portation line in the state is seriously crip- pied, owing to the heavy fall of snow. Street railways are closed, and many can not be opened until thaw occurs.
 ST. JOHNsBURY, Nt., Feb, l6.-Twenty inches of snow have fallen here in the last 24 hours, and it is still showing.
 BIDDEFORD, Me, Feb 16. - The last storm was much worse than that of Tues day night. In some places the snowdrifts are 10 feet in height. An express from Boston is stalled at Old Orchard.
 PORTLAND, Me, Feb l6.-The wind is blowing a gale, and no vessels dare to vel- ture out. The steamer Oregon of the Do minion line is supposed to be just outside the harbor waiting a chance to come in
 GLENs FALLS, \. G., Feb. 16.-A foot and a half of snow has fallen here, and it is still showing. There are over two feet of snow on the ground here at present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
Movements of Ocean Steamships.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16,-The following steamships are due today: Weser, Naples; Darmstadt, Bremen; Olinda, Oporto; Bos- ton City, Swansea; Obdam, Rotterdam; Scotia, Gibraltar; Virginia, Liverpool; Norge, Christiansand; Philadelphia, La Guayra; Croma. Dundee; Chicago, Ant werp; Brooklyn City, Swansea; Croft, Dun dee; Muriel, St. Kitt's; Schiedam, Amster- dam; Marsala, Hamburg; Francisco, Hull; Grecian, Glasgow; St. Regulus, Gibral- tar; Loch Iomond, Rotterdam; Kolpino, Shields
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
The Working Mans UndertakerS,
What We Give Away.

Dress Goods. Crockery, Glassware, Vases. German China, Tea, Coffee. Baking Powder, Chocolate, Cocoa, Sugar, Spices. Furniture Cutlery, Hardware. Aprons. Skates, Japapese Goods, Pictures. large Crayon of yourself with or without frames. and We guarantee our Teas and Coffes to be the very best. or money refunded. PHELAS'S Tea store, fl East Main street, Platts Block
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16

For Connecticut: Fair to-day. followed by increasing cloudiness. with snow or rain Saturday afternoon or night, colder Saturday morning, becoming warmer dur ing the day, northwest shifting to south erly winds.
 The storm is now central of the coast of Nova Scotia. It has cleared in nearly all districts. An area of high barometer k central in Tennessee and the ridge extends northwarl over Michigan. A cold wave ovcrlies the south Atlantic states. The temperature is raising rapidly beyond the Mississippi.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
DARING ROBBERY.

\ Bridgeport Couple Held Up By a Lone
 Burglar.
 BR1DGEpoRr, Feb 16.-A daring robbery occurred at l o'clock this morning. MT and Mrs Preston H Hodge Were "held up" on the Strntford highway by lone high"n wnyman, who secured S125 in cash, some railroad certificates, two watches and di0- monds, in all valued at over Sl ,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
Advance
Hamburg Edginos Insertions and
 LdCeS.

We will lnaugurate this sale with some of the most wonderful values ever of fered in Waterbury. The sale is now in progress and We are experiencing lively times in this department. Every lady likes to see new Iamburgs; there is noth- ing of so great an interest to the feminine mind as this line of goods. Everybody will want them, but everybody cant have them as our first importation is not large.
 We are Headquarters for new things ill laces: Chantilly. Chantilly Guipure, Bourbon, Net top Bourbon. Point de Nenise. Polnt de Nenlse Bands, Oriental,
 Oriental Guipurr, Guipure de Gene, Russian,
 Point Ge Esprit Naltncitnnes.
 You can get the best here and not be ex- eravagant Remember, it's the alert shop per that reaps>the benefits at our advance sale of Hamburgs and Laces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16

Large shipment of books just received by T. F. Costello. Sheet music five cents copy.
 J. B. MuHings has already received most of his spring suits. hats and furnish ings If you want an overcoat for almost nothing, call light away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
ANOTHER RIG HAUL

NORTH HAvEN, Feb 16.-When Post master Maltby of Northford entered the postotfice yesterday morning he discovered that burglars had been there during the night and thoroughly rausacked the place. The safe had been blown open and every thing of value taken. The postmaster estimates that the burglars secured about Sl 200, in cash and stamps. The burglars searched every apartment in the safe and ransacked every drawer in the building in their search for plumber. Postmaster Maltby is sure that the robbery was com mitted by the gang of skilled cracksmen, who have been breaking into postottices in the smaller towns around the state with great success for a period extending over eight months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
Rescued Just In Time.

The cries of Goss were heard by the po- licemen, who rushed in with pitchforks and lighted the gas. The moment the door was burst open the chimpanzees released their victim and retreated in apparent ter TOT to the rear of the cage. The sudden in vasion of the gray coats and the gleam of the pitchforks was too much for their brute courage
 When Goss was released, he was so faint from loss of blood that he could not stand. The nails and teeth of the animals had torn several of the minor arteries, and he probably would have bled to death but for the quick response of the Presbyterian hospital to call for all ambulance. Less than five minutes after Sergeant Mulhol- land gave the call the ambulance was there
 The surgeon thought that Goss was dan gerously hurt, inasmuch as there was a probability of blood poisoning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
Oniy Twenty May See the Hanging.

FREDERICK. NIL, Feb I6 --Sheritf Dan iel F. Xmm rmam N}~trl huted over 400 tickets tn parties to witutS~ the execution of William LvunuId in the city jailyird here today for he nurlrr of Jesse Ander- son. Judge James McNherry notified Mir. Zimmerman that this was contrary to law and that he should allow but 20 persons to view the execution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
The IIninn pnCifiC LOSrS,

OMAHA, Feb. lG. Tine employees of the Union Pacific are juhilant over what they term the victory gained in St. Louis by Judge Caldwell ordering General Solicitor Thurston to revoke the new wage schedule order
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
Negro Torture In Georgia.

ATLANTA, Feb. 16.--From Agelthorpe comes the story of such horrible murder that Governor Northen has doubled the usual reward for the criminals. Bob Col lins, a negro wi,s dragged from home by seven white men, stripped, beaten with a buggy trace, >craprd and cut with blunt knife and left naked nearly seven hours in a freezing temperature, He died just after being found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. Feb. l6-The loom tixers at the Wamsutta mills joined the striking weavers and propose to stay out as tong as the strike is continued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
The Harvard Boxing Accident.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. 16.-A. H. Lin der, the Harvard sophomore who was in- jured while boxing with his friends, is -'ii :sacHascious
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
WORLD OF SPORTS.

field for Fall River to pitching for Spring field. He will greatly strengthen the Fall Rivers at the bat.-Boston Herald.
 Free candy at A. ,N P. Tea Co Saturday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-16
Fire In GIuCoSn " rkS.

BUFFALO, Feb. l6 - A portion of the American glucose works on scott street was destroyed by fire. The works cover several acres.