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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.
Assignments of Teachers Made at Last
Nights Meeting.

Assignments of Teachers Made at Last
Nights Meeting.
Chairman j. A. Mulcaby called the meet
ing ofthe board of education to order in the
office of the district committee last night.
Every member of the board was present.
The following appointments were made:
Miss Nora Mahaney, teacher at the Bank
street school; Miss May O'Connor, assist
ant at the Welton street school; Miss Sarah
MiddIebrook, substitute for Miss Clark of
the Bank street school; Miss Anna Nc
Mahon, transferred to the position made
vacant by the absence of Miss Lucy
Burns at the Bank street school;
Miss Maria Mcmahon to Miss
Elizabeth Keenan's place at Bishop
street school, Miss Keenan, having been
granted leave of absence for an indefinite
| time; Miss Eleanor Beckwith, assistant to
Miss McATahon at the Bishop street school
Miss Tracy, substitute to Miss Carroll OF
the East Main street school.
Chairman j. A. Mulcahy of the board OF
education, Chairman Wolff of the district
committee and Superintendent NJ. S.
Crosby will visit the Long Hill school this
afternoon in reference to the changes made
! there.
A new teachers contract was adopted
| 1t provides that when a teacher begins oil
| enuS term OF service not AT inc beSlA
ming or end of a month, the payment fol-
portion of the month shall be
reckoned as follows: The number
of teaching days in the month shall be the
| denomination and the number of day?
taught the numerator of fraction to be
used in determining the part of the
months salary due. In the month o
April, during which a short vacation oc
ours, the denominator shall be twenty. l
| is understood that the board of education
can peremptorily dismiss any teacher TO
such cause as shall seem to the board jus
| and reasonable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
GAVE THEM A SCARE.
President Hart and j. NJ. Gallond Leave
the Council Chamber in "A Hurry.

President Hart and j. NJ. Gallond Leave
the Council Chamber in "A Hurry.
The ten democratic members, President
Hart and J. NJ. Gallond answered the call
for special meeting of the council last
night.
The recommendation of the water COM
mittee to the court of common council to
accept the offers of c. w. Bidwell of S15O
for right of way through his property; of
ID. s. Carter of $500 for right of way and a
sum not to exceed $50 for damage to his
rye crop; of F. H. Catlin of $50 per 200
lineal feet for right of way through his
property; of Mrs Fred n. Bassett of S3Oe
for right of way and the fee of three acres
of land; of William F. and II. J. Pickett
of $500 for right of way, and of the Manga
tuck railroad of Il sum not to exceed 500,
were brought up, and concurrence with
the aldermen was voted. The board con-
Cured in voting to raise temporary loan
of S25, 900. The board concurred in APP
proving a form of water bond which had
been submitted to, and approved by, the
water committee.
Councilman Fitzpatrick said that there
was other business to be acted upon, some
recommendations made by the water board
which had not been presented to the
meeting.
Chairman Hart said all the business for
which the meeting had been called was
transacted and nothing more could be
done.
Mr. Fitzpatrick asked for copy of the
Connecticut reports, to prove his point
that any business proper to be brought be-
fore the common council could be acted
upon at the special meeting.
At this point Presidant Hart asked
= L. IL,
latter did so and the president made d bee
line for the door, winking his other eye at
Councilman Gallond as he passed his desk.
The latter took the hint and followed the
chief, forgetting his overcoat in his haste.
The quorum was broken and the demo
cratic members left the chamber and held
a caucus in the district court room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
BID TOO LOW.
Engineer Cairns Makes a Statement in Re
gard to jaime Sutton's Contract.

Engineer Cairns Makes a $ atemPnt in Re
gard to jam IS Sutton's Contract.
1t was rumored to-day that James Sutton
is sick of his contract of grading portion
of the pipe line for the water works. The
city engineer said when questioned that
work has not yet been stopped but added
Sutton did not even read the specifications
nor what he had to bid on. neither
did his bondsman Patrick Thompson,
who is under bonds of $4,000.
Neither did Sutton 60 over the territory he
had to work on, with the engineer assigned
by Engineer Cairns. He bid for the work
80 cents for earth "a big price, S1.00 for
rock, IA low price and one which will
make him a loser, and 50 25 for wall. He
has almost finished the earth contract on
which he has made money and has been
paid for it. Two days ago it was reported
that neither he nor his foreman
were at the works. The contract
was to be finished in ninety days. Only
half the work is done and the contract was
signed November 10, which leaves only a
week to complete it. He or his bondsman
must pay $40 day after the contract time
limit expires. He has in all 5000 feet of
pipe line to do. He also has another con-
tract and has been ordered TO start it, but
has failed to do so. His bids are: Seven
teen cents for earth, IS cents for rock
and $3.50 for hrSt-clasS wall.
Othel contractors bid over 81 on this
wall. William Synnott is his bondsman
on thiS contract
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
nuNDER. TWO FLAGS"
The Acme Dramatic Club Achieves a
Great Artistic aud Social Success.

The Acme Dramatic Club Achieves a
Great Artistic aud Social Success.
Under Two Flags" which was pre-
scented at jacques opera house yesterday
afternoon and evening under the manage
ment of the Acme Dramatic club, drew a
large house at each performance and the
players received we'll merited and IN
stinted applause. The matinee was at
tended for the most part by women and
children, the public schools allowing as
many of the scholars as asked leave of alb
sence to attend the performance to do so. The
receipts of the afternoon were handled by
Superintendent Comeback of the Boys
club. Jean Jacques donated the use of the
hall and the Acme Dramatic club paid for
the printing. - -
The soldiers were impersoI ated by a
squad from Co G, in command of Corporal
Chris F. Nolan. The draperies and stage
settings were furnished by the L. F. Haase
Co. The costuming was by Bucholz of
Springfield, through the local agent, E. L..
Maloney. James F. Dunn furnished
music for the matinee gratis and presided
at the piano at the evening performance,
when the American band orchestra took
part.
1t wonld be difficult to single out any
one of the cast for special mention. When
all are in the superlative degree there is no
| need of individual mention. Manager E.
| L. Maloney took the parts of Jack Cecil and
| Corporal Victor. He had good concep-
ton of the dual role. Lord Rockinham
was unprecedented in most satisfactory
manner by DR. John D. Frenzy. William
J. Hughes as Rake, an Irish gossoon,
was one of the most amusing char
acters in the play and provoked
roars of laughter whenever he appeared
D. j. Tucker, as Colonel Chanteroy
seemed at home in the character of a
villain. Thomas F. Maher, as Berkeley
Cecil, proved himself one of the strongest
| characters in the cast. George H. Sheehan
as Baroni, Jew money lender, and Peter
their parts in a very credltable manner
William T. Smith, w. j. Fox, G. F. Nolar
and Joseph Knox showed thorough con
| ception of their several parts. Miss Nellie
Donahue, as Cigarette, was favorite will
| the audience from the commencement ant
received much well deserved applause
Miss Rose Mcdonald, as Guenevere, had {
| good idea of her part and her acting wa!
| the subject of much favorable comment
Miss Mary Smith, as Venetia and Princess
Corona, proved that she is possessed O.
more than ordinary dramatic powers, ant
won the praise of the vast audience at boil
performances. Miss Lizzie Delaney, a;
Nora McShane, was excellent and fully III
to the expectations of her friends. The
Acme quartette sang with touching effec
in the barrack scene, second act, and w
J. Hughes and Miss Lizzie Delaney APP
peared to good effect in solos. Little Sadie
Beach spoke her lines distinctly and actet
her part we'll. The little Miss received
quite an ovation.
The receipts will net about $3.50, O
which 500. 40 will be given to the Boys clul
and the relief bureau. The committee il
charge of the affair was: f. l.. Maloney
manager; Thomas M. Frenzy, stage mana
ger; w. A. Wallace, treasurer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Land For a Public Park offered to the
n Town of Naagatuck

Land For Public F@k offered to the
j. Town of Ma agatuok.
NAUaATUcK, Feb 7.-wGeorge A. Lewis,
through A. D. Warner and Engineer Ham,
last night offered to the borough four and
one-half acres of land, south of the school
property for a public park, provided the
borough would buildsa continuation of
Meadow street around the outer edge of
the park to connect with Cliff street and
maintain the park fog the use of citizens
of the town. This is very valuable con-
cession. The estimated expense of build
ing the street would be less than 81 800
and the location is an elegant one for a
public park Unfortunately Mr. Lewis
sold one building lot just south of the
school building or it would be continued
from the school property south to near
Rubber avenue. The proposition and
maps were received and the matter will be
Investigated by a committee this week.
The fifth and last concert of this season S
parish house musical course will be given
by the celebrated Beethoven string quar-
tette of New York, at the parish house on
Wednesday evening, February IA.
Christopher Gibson informs us that he
| has accepted the offer of the boa d of Sc
| lectmen of $45 for the nine pigs killed by
dogs.
DIR Tuttle expects to leave for Florida on
March 3. DR. Johnson will fill his engage
ments while absent.
A case of scarletina was reported yester-
day, Julia Duigan, aged Is, living on the
upper floor of Mrs Sherlock's house on
Main street, being the patient. AS. AZ
ranged it will not in any way endanger Mrs
| Sherlocks boarders. u
The want of hospital pavilion in this
town for contagious diseases is becoming
more apparent daily. 1t should be one OF
the first buildings erected this spring.
George A. Lewis and family expect tc
leave for the south the latter part of this
| month
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
NOT A ONE MAN TOWN.
The Fire Commissioners Should Not Let
Outsiders Usurp Their Rights.

The Fire Commissioners Should Not Let
Outsiders Usurp Their Rights.
When Samuel C. Snagg played the baby
act and resigned his position as chief engi-
neer n few years ago Assistant Bassett sue
cessfully fulfilled the duties of the Office
for several months. When Chief Snagg
was confined to Il sick bed for
seven weeks Assistant William f.
Beecher was placed in charge of the de-
partment and during that time showed
considerable ability Mt the fire Mt the West
brass mill, although the whole building was
mass of seething flames before the alarm
was rung. Last summer when Chief
Snagg was absent on two weeks vacation
Mr. Beecher was again placed in charge,
and although the newspapers announced
that Chief Snagg was away from the city
no one. far as known lost sleep over
the matter. Then why should the action
of the fire board in leaving the position
untitled for four days create such sensa-
ton? There are half a dozen men in the
department fully as capable as Chief
Snagg Waterbury is not one man
town. The common council and board of
trade have no right to interfere with the
board of fire commissioners in the dis
charge of their duties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
iOI o.
A POLITICAL POWWOWon
Calamity Howling Members of the Board
of Trade Hold a Meeting.

Calamity Howling Nembers OF the Board
of Trade Hold a Meeting.
Thirteen members of the broad of trade
answered tho call for a special meeting
last night and talked nonsense for an hour
or more. 1t was more in the nature of a
republican powwow than anything else
and the action taken will not have the
slightest effect upon the democrats in the
fight for their rights. General Kellogg set
the ball rolling by offering the following
resolution:
"Resolved, that in the judgment of this
board Samuel G. Snagg should continue to
discharge the duties of chief engineer of
the fire department until an appointment
is made"
The matter was discussed by General
Kellogg, Archer J. Smith, George L. lii
ley. j. Richard Smith, C. NJ. Epson, w.
L. Hall and w. H. Wright. The burden
of their remarks was that the city was at
the mercy of the elements and that ruin
and desolation would follow unless Samuel
c. Snagg was Immediately restored to his
position as chief of the fire department.
Under the bylaws of the board the mat
ter had to 90 over until anothhr meetin 6
before being acted upon and an adjourn
ment was taken until Friday.
4 petition containing fifty names, eX-
pressing confidence in eX-Chief Snagg and
Assistant Terrence O. O'Brien and asking
| that they be restored to their former posi-
tions, was passed around during the meet
| ing. Some of those present refused to
| sign it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
MITCHELL'S MISERY.

If Mitchell had boosted less his present
! humiliation would not have been so deep
| ST. Paul Globe.
| Still be it remembered that Slugger
Mitchell is a great prizefighter in England.
| New York Advertiser.
Charley Mitchell says he will not fight
| any more. This is one of the most prompt
and complete reformations on record
Washington Star.
Now that the cruel war at Jacksonville is
| over, help put money i'll circulation and
boom business generally by paying up your
small bills.-Boston Globe.
1t is quite evident that the state that
would legalze prizefighting would get bar
relS of money in exchange for the loss of its
honor.-Wheeling Register.
Mr. John l.. Sullivan has the satisfaction
of knowing that he put Mr.. Corbett to a
great deal more Eouble than Mr.. Mitchell
did--Memphis Appeal-Ava anche.
Governor Mitchell's worst grief was not
| that he could not stop the fight, but that he
had a complimentary ticket sent him which
he could not consistently use.-Atchison
Globe.
The governor who calls out the troops to
| force the next pair of pugs that make
| match to 90 to a finish will do more to dis
courage the przefghting industry than
anything that hats yet happened in that
line-Pittsburg Dispatch.
! Holders of S25 and S35 seats at the Jack
sonville Entertainment We're probably
thoroughly Disguised that they got 50 little
| blood for their money. Well, they may
| find their compensation at the next Yale
| Princeton football game.-Boston Journal.
Mr. Corbett has done decency a service
by putting the brutality of anger alongside
| the ordinary brutality of bruising. Knock
out the prize ring. If it is true that Mitch
| ell bet on COrbett, the Indebtedness of
| the thing is complete, and the word sport
must be clipped from the ring contests
St. Louis Republic.
! Pugilst Mitchell is a person with more
courage than judgment. The weakness
that induced him twice to pit himself
against the redoubtable Sullivan has not
| been corrected by experience. If he could
not whip Sullivan, how could he reasonably
expect to conquer Sullivan's conqueror?-
| Philadelphia Record.
| Call it what you will, there are few Ameri-
cans who will not secretly rejoicein the fact
| that the fistic championship of the world
remains with Columbia. This was the con-
soling thought of Sullivan at New Orleans
when he was beaten by the man whose tenn
| perate and regular mode of life had given
| greater strength to- his arm. Had Mr.. Mitch
| ell taken as much care of his health and
| lived the same life as his conqueror he
| might not have been so quickly vanqulshed.
| New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
TWAS A FALSE ALARM.
The Police Descend Upon Private
Masquerade Party Last Night.

The Police Descend Upon II Private
Masquerade Party Last Night.
Shortly after 10 o'clock last night Officer
Brickel, who was on duty on South Main
street, saw negro woman of heroic pro-
portions and well dressed enter the alley
near Steele's block, accompanied by an
Italian and followed by half n dozen
others. The officer went to headquarters
and reported and a posse descended on
the place armed to the teeth. 4 strange
sight met their gaze. Seated on the floor
was the supposed colored woman, and a
dozen italian men, armed with wands,
formed a circle and tapped the woman on
the head in rotation with their sticks.
The police stopped the game, when to
their surprise the colored visitor cried out:
"Me no nigga woman. Me good Italian
man" 1t did not take the police long to
learn that they were holding pre-
lenten masquerade and that the colored
woman was gigantic Italian. They were
warned against appearing on the street
again in disguise and the play was re-
sumed, while the officers pledged them
selves to keep the matter a secret.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Silk handkerchief found at the opera
house.
Kelly advises the republicans of the
council to do what is right and concede a
point to the democrats. Eggs and butter Is
cents.
Last days of the co-partnership sale al
Conlon's. The goods must be sold and at
a sacrifice.
Special values at Curran's tomorrow.
1t is the regular weekly bargain day.
Farms for sale at low prices and on
reasonable terms by Lang & Phelan, 2s
Exchange place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
THE DEAD ALIVE.
The Man Who Pretended to BE Dead In
Order to Get a $50, 200 Life Insurance
Was In Hiding All the Time-Now He Is
Very Badly Scared.

Was In Hiding All the Time-Now He Is
Very Badly Scared.
New YORK, Feb. 7.-After spending the
evening and dining with reporter at a no
tel in this city last night Arthur H. How
land, the Boston civil engineer who feign-
ed suicide on Dec. 30 on one of the Fall
River boats, took the midnight train for
Connecticut, where he is to meet his former
partner, w. F. Ellis.
Rowland shows the effect of the terrible
strain of the last 10 days. His face is pale
sunken and pinched His nerves seem al
most gone He was discovered by reporters
and detectives IN Newark and was almost
FRUSTRATED when those who called at his ho-
tel made known the object of their visit.
He was told by the insurance detective
who accompanied the reporters that as no
money had been paid on his insurance poll
cies it WAS extremely doubtful if any ar
rest would be made.
Very Much Scared.
During the interview It was necessary to
brace him up with stimulants, as he show
ed signs of total collapse. Rowland asked
If the reporters thought anything would
be done about the Wyman draft, thus I'M
consciously committing himself. He was
told that Mr. Wyman had stated to Bos-
ecute Rowland, and as the bank had lost
no money it would not interfere. The fact
is that Rowland owes Wyman $1,000.
Should Wyman prosecute for forgery there
would be small chance of the s., 900 ever
being paid. Rowland intimated that he
would hunt the earth for money to pay
the bill.
He was undecided about returning to
New York with the reporters and detect
i've, but after a long talk over the long dis
lance telephone with Boston, during which
talk he inquired eagerly for the condition
of Miss \. p. Jones, he decided to make
the trip. lie was told by friends in Boston
that he could probably clear himself of
everything by returning at one. Then he
wrote cipher message to his brother-in-
law, w. T. Ellis, in Hartford, making an
appointment for conference today.
The answer received made the time of
meeting early in the morning, and the
whole party departed for New York AT
midnight the party, seven in all, left the
city. This afternoon Mr.. Rowland will I'M
doubtedly be in Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
AM USEM ENTS.
ssOld Chuns."

Hugh Fay, formerly of Barry & Fay,
will present his Irish comedy drama en-
titled "Old Chums," by J. j. McClosky, at
the opera house Thursday evening. Mr.
Fay needs no introduction to the theatre
going people, as he is and has been a
favorite here as elsewhere. "Old Chums''
is a co mingling of mirth, pathos and
sentiment. The supporting company
is excellent and includes speciality artists
introducing songs, dances, etc.
"Lord Rooney.
The story ofV'Lord Rooney" though by
no means elaborate, is said 10 be exceed
ingly funny. Fhis laughable farceseomedy
which has made such a decided hit17every-
where, will be produced at the jacques
Friday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
FIVE LIVES LOST.
An Explosion of Natural Gas Causes
Wreck and Ruin.

Wreck and Ruin.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb AT l o'clock this
morning the building at the corner of
1ieser street and Madison avenue was
totally destroyed by natural gas explo-
sion. The gas had probably accumulated
in the cellar, and finding its way to the
floors above ignited at a gas jet or open
fireplace. The fire department was called
out Immediately after the explosion and
began the work of rescuing the inmates.
The building was occupied on the ground
floor by a saloon and above by Louis
kuehler, his wife and four children. At 2
o'clock all had been taken out. One was
dead and the others fatally injured. The
dead and fatally injured are: Rosa
Kuehler, aged IL, cru he'd to death and
her body badly burned; Charles Kuehler,
aged 7, Louis Kuehler, aged 8, Louis
Kuehler, Sr, his wife and Julius Kuehler,
aged 10, all fatally injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
Reid & Hughes
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Pre.InYentOry Sale !!

Our yand annual Pre-inyentory sale
commences tomorrow NOR min February
6th. and continues for ONE week
As usual our entire stpqk.yil be offe1ed
at great reductions. ~.
This sale has come to sbe recognized
institution and although it means the
entire loss Of profits onS M4a per Gentage
of sales. To deprive-otH customers of the
benefits accruing from it would seem. like
d. breach of confidence.
The Advertiser" our annual paper, has
beep- circulated freely, but if you have
failed TO secure a copy you may have one
by aPplyiRg at the store.
1t contains full particulars of the sale,
including an exhaustive price list.
The sale will be great boon in these
hard times. 7-as you can buy all kinds OF
Dry and Fancy goods at wholesale prices
or even less.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
Howland's Partner Talks.

BOSTON, Feb. 7.-Mr. w. F. Ellis, when
told that his partner, A. H. Rowland had
been found and would probably be in Bos-
ton today, said:
II think the man must be crazy. l don't
know what will be done. The deception is
hard blow to his wife and mother. No,
do not think he will be arrested"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
Fight With Moonshiners.

WARN SPRINGS, Va, Feb. News has
just been received here of q desperate fight
ON Black Allegheny mountain, near the
West Virginia line, between deputy United
States marshals and a party of illicit dis
tillers. Two OF the marshals were killed
outright, as were also two of the distillers,
and one man was badly wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The New York Sun is authority for the
statement that an offer will be made in
cash or trade by the New York club for
T oBrown.
How some of the old timers want to
come back to base ball Hen Boyle
wants to rejoin indianapolis, his old love,
and George Wood bankers for the game
once more.
By the time the season opens there will
be over sixty professional base ball clubs
in operation, including about 700 players,
who will receive compensation ranging
from $50 to $500 per month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
Hotel Guests Routed Out by Fire,

SOMERSET, Pa, Feb. THE Park hotel,
one of the largest hotels in this section,
was destroyed by fire. Many of the women
and children were taken from the windows
with the aid of ladders. One servant girl,
Ella Harmon, was overcome by the smoke
and badly burned She may die. The guests
had to walk through the snow in their bare
feet to places of safety
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-07
Jersev,s Senate Middle.

TRENTON, Feb. THE Republican SEN
ators will not agree to the proposition to
consent to the arrest of one of their mem
bers by the sergeant-at-arms of the Demo-
cratic senate and then appeal to the courts
for writ of habeas corpus. The senate
has adjourned for the week.