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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
How to cIcanse sIIk steckIng-.

Plain silk stockings may be washed as other silk underwear, but lace woven ones are best cleaned with benzinc or naphtha. This is also true of those of delicate tints. Turn them wrong side out, shake them free of all removable particles, lay them fiat in an carthcn dish and food them with naphtha- Az itate them rapidly for minute or two; then turn them and wash the other side i'll clean naphtha. That just used, after settling n few seconds, may bc passed away from the sediment of dirt and used to clean textiles less delicate
 Hang the clean stockings to air until there is no smell of naphtha about them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
How to Treat ChIIdren.s raneies.

Babies have their motions" and whims, which are not always humored by their parents, but in this they are very often only patterning after their elders. One little boy is perfectly will ing to go to bed in the dark room if he can take something along for company, and a little girl cannot sleep without her rag doll. The next night clothes pin may be the fetish and the following night picture paper or broken toy. It is no harm to gratify these little whims. Often injury is done n sensitive child by denying them. Some mothers discipline all the love out of their children's hearts and in after years wonder at what they call their "lack of affection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
LETTERS FROM THEPEOPLE

Tue Selectmen Requested to Publish
 Their Annual Report on Time.
 T othe Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 It is hoped that the annual town report will be issued this year according to law and the expressed vote of the town. It is thought that the report of the aims house matters, also town roads, in detail, over which Selectman Pinney as superintendent of highways and bridges has general control, would make interesting reading for the taxpayers. It is believed that the law requires the report to be published ten days before the Octo- Der election. It will be remembered the several town meetings last winter were somewhat emphatic in prescribing several duties for the selectmen to perform in rela- ton to appropriations and the manner of expending and accounting for the same. with well defined limit of powers. Hav- ing clerk of some experience serving the board there seems to be no reason why the report should not be forthcoming on time.
 TAXPAYER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.
The ScOviIl House Manager Ftned Fo
 Sellin. Beer Afser Hours.

The Scoviil House Manager FIned For
 Ssllin: Beer Af'er Hours.
 One hour more for Judge Root on the police court bench this morning. If to- morrow morning equals the other mornings past, it will be record making week in the police court.
 John Clark for drunkenness was given thirty days in jail. Thomas Lee got S5 fine for the same offense.
 Owen McKoen went to his home on Wolcott street last night and after engag- ing in dispute with his wife, he black ened one of her eyes. He had nothing to say this morning and was given six months.
 Louis Btlo and Nicholas Calabro in dulged in scrap in an Italian saloon on on Bank street last night. Belo drew a razor and wanted to carve up his opponent. He claimed this morning that he was struck first and said that the razor he carried to make toy balloons which he sold on the sueet Judge Root gave him the regular dose for Italian carriers of weapons, SIOO and costs.
 Theodore k. Howes. manager of the Scovill house, was charged with keeping open after hours on September l2. Ofi- cer J. Sullivan testified to going to the side door of the saloon at 1245 on the morning in question; that he saw Frank Wren. the bartender, filling out beer; that three glasses were full in a tray on the bar: that he heard voices in the rear of the saloon; that the bartender motioned to those in the rear to keep quiet when he saw the officer; that he went to the front door and the screens prevented him from looking through. Frank Wren and the colored porter. Williams, said that no beer was sold after hours; that the beer the officer saw was to be used in rubbing down the bar; that the voices came from the wash room above and to the left of the saloon proper. A fine of S25 and costs was lm- posed, and an appeal taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Dotngs of . Day Tn Naugatuck and Union

Doings of a Day Tn saugatuck and Union
 City.
 NAUGATucK, Sept 1.-The cry of man run over on car 8 of the trolley road, as they were going into Waterbury early last evening. caused a stoppage of car with passengers getting out and rushing back, where they found a man who had at- tempted to get on while the car was in motion, but failed to catch on, and fortu- nately did not go under. His fnce was bruised some. No blame could be attached to employees of road.
 The Syntax club, organized to discuss economic questions, will explain their views of Henry Georges single tax theory at their next meeting at the parish house on Tuesday evening. Sertember 25. ~-''-
 The Colonel and T" company, with whom are some of our townspeople, played at Winsted last night. They are at New Britain tonight and tomorrow night, which will enable Hine and Gubbins to each pay a short visit home.
 The Bostonians in the comic opera of Robin Hood" will be big attraction at Jacques opera house on Tuesday next. The prices may debar some from going who would like to attend.
 There seems to be several claimants for the slOO reward paid by the state for the arrest or the folander horse thief here few days since. James Murphy of Farm ington was the man who came here and started the hunt for some property he had lost, which led up 10 the arrest of Daily by Horsford, and the recovery of the horse and harness that had been stolen from New Britain. It was a chance shot, and the money should be divided. We cannot see how the other claimant, Rollin c. Wooster of New Britain, is in it.
 Although there were only about sixty seats sold here for AIanteIl last night, fully two hundred went up. As there were only two cars provided to bring them back, there was vast amount of dissatisfaction. more especially as the cars did not start until some half hour after the theatre was out. If cars are to be pro Vided for only those buying reserved seats at the house, it should be so understood and a coupon furnished with the ticket by Mir Jacques, and those seats held for the coupon holders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
RAILROAD AFFAIRS.
A Big Deficit For the Last Twelve
 Months ou the Consolidated Road.

A Big Deficit For the Last Twelve
 Months on the Consolidated Road.
 The annual statement of President Charles P. Clark of the Consolidated rail road for the twelve months, July l. 1893 to June 30. 1891. contains the following: Earnings-From passenger department, s14. .S5S. .S2S.G3; freight department. SlO.- 423. .546.43; rents. S295. .OU9.54 total gross earnings from operations. S25. .576 Ssi 60; less operating expenses. Sl7. .932. 7O9. IS; income from operations. S7.644. l75 12; income from other sources, S1U9, ,4SO S7; total income, 7,753, ,G55.9
 These figures represent the business of all the railroads operated by the comp my whether owned or leased, including the Old Colony railroad and its leased lines Their total length Is 144I miles.
 Deductions from income: Taxes, S1 .409. .459 61; interest on funded debt. accrued, s2O2, ,000; interest on subscrip- tions to convertible debenture certificates, accrued, s262 .039. 76; interest on current liabilities. accrued, s109. .003 72; interest on deferred liabilities, accrued, s17, 500; rentals of leased lines, accrued, g, 379,- 974 95; total deductions from income, s5.379, ,97S.O4; balance of income applica- ble to dividends. s2 ,373. .677 95; dividends paid, g, ,531 .392 50; deficit for the twelve months. s1.257 .Gl45 dividends said, 8, 63l ,295 50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
Steam Launch fin Flames.

The steamer Montauk. while on her way from Sag Harbor to Greenport, Wednes- day night. probably saved several persons from a watery grave She discovered a steam launch on the south side of Shelter Island in flames. The Nontauk at the time was two miles from the launch, and headed in the opposite direction. but she put about and went to the rescue. The launch proved to be the Alsace. owned by Joseph Fahys. the proprietor of a watch case factory at Sag Harbor. Mir Fahys and his family. together with several other friends were aboard, and but for the timely arrival of the Montauk, they mus. have perished. as they were mile from land. and had no tender with them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
The Kentucky Campaign.

LEXINGTON. Ky. Sept 1.-The battle between W. 0. P. Breckinridge and W. O. Owens for the congressional nomination grows fiercer every day. and it is regarded as surprising that some bloody encounter has not taken place between the rival fac tions. An interview with Colonel Breck- inridge printed in the most important papers in the district. has caused a de- cided sensation. The colonel claims that Owens. instead of being the upright and moral man he claims is a gambler, libertine and drunkard. He claims that Owens made every dollar he owns by gambling with young men. and cheating them while drunk. The colonel also asserts that Owens was ejected from a hotel in Louisville when he tried to reg ister with young woman as man and wife. The Breckinridge forces have scattered the interview broadcast. and coming so soon before the primaries. it is thought will injure Owens chances greatly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14

Now that tho woman bicyclist has donned the bloomcrs and can ride as free and untrammclcd as a man she will soon be a familiar contestant in ladies races at bicycle meets all over the country. St. Louis has the honor or otherwise of hay ing inauguratcd special races for lady amateurs, and Miss Minnie Waldeu's name will go laundering down the corri- dors of time as the first lady amateur to win race at "A regular bicycle meet.
 The idea of giving n ladies race origi- mated with President Laughlin of the Pastimc Athletic club, and he found lit tic difficulty in getting Miss Walden, Miss Ida Vail, Miss Rudie Spcllbrink and Miss c. D. Field to enter the contest. The race was held on Sept 1, and ,, GOO people, half of whom were ladies, witnessed the novel and exciting event. Misses Vail and Spcllbrink were each about 5 years of age and were given the benefit of n handicap of 20 yards. Tho race was half mile event and was won with case by Miss Walden in l minute 2S seconds Miss Field was second and Miss Vail third.
 The girls were all attircd in becoming bloomer costumes. Miss Walden was ar. rnycd in navy blue boomers and loose waist of the same color and material. Her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
BEEF GOING UP.
The Wholesalers Advance Prices While
 'T Retailers Must Meet.

TheiwhoIesalers Advance Prices Which,
 'T Retailers Must Meet.
 The wholesale prices of beef and pork are much higher than they were last year at this date. and the tendency is still up- wards. Monday pork advanced 50 cents per hundred pounds in the wholesale market, and beef has for a month been steadily advancing. Usually at this season beet and pork are selling at the lowess rates during the year. It is thought that the shortage of the corn crop has much to do with the advance in prices, for when the price of corn advances there is sure to be corresponding rise in the prices of meat. If corn is dear farmers prefer to sell it instead of feeding. and if prices are low they will feed it rather than haul it to market. The drought through the west has also tended to advance prices, as far mers have been compelled to feed their stock where usually they find enough on the ranges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14

A democratic caucus was held in Anso- Dia last night. The delegates to the state convention were instructed to vote for Waller, if he is a candidate for governor, the congressional delegates for Pigott and the senatorial delegates for Gum.
 The registrars are busy revising the voting list of 1893 and putting things in shape for the local and state elections Applicants ito be made" should bear in mind that the time for sending in their names is drawing to a close and all who are entitled to be admitted to the fran chise in time to vote at the coming cleo tion should send in their names at once. It Is a proud privilege and all who are en- titled to the honor should be anxious to te listed among the ranks of electors and freemen. Last year there were over nine hundred women registered as eligible to the franchise in school matters. but owing to some mis- management about the time limit almost four hundred of them could not vote at last years election. They all can vote this year. and Town Clerk McMahon will be pleased to see as many of the fair sex as wish to call on him in this capacity to receive the necessary credentials to en- title them to vote for school officers at the coming election tf the Center school dis trict for 1895 Be sure that you call on time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14


 bloomers were fastened at tho knee, but dropped below 1t. They all enjoyed tho race very much and werc heartily cheered by the spectators, many of whom came to scoff, but remained to applaud. Later in the day Miss Walden came out with pace- makers and rode an exhibition mile in the fast time (for a woman) of minutes 5s seconds. Miss Walden Is very enthusiastic about the bloomer girls new field of glory. She says:
 We have broken the Ice, and now we will have large fields in our ladies' races. Not one of us felt bashful or backward. We were received very nicely and arc glad that our race was so successful. A num- Der of us have been riding bicycles until we are able to make good time, and l can't for the life of me sec why we should not race and thus determine, just as men do, who Is tho best rider In order to do ourselves justice we have forsworn skirts and adopted bloomers in order to give our limbs full play. It would be impossible Tor us to do ourselves justice were we hampercd with the conventional woman's dress. If woman is going to be an ath- letc, she must do as athletes do. She can't powder and primp and must come oown to common sense basis in dress and other things"
 Now that Miss Walden and St. Louis nave broken the ice, ladies' races will with out doubt be held in other cities
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
TIMELY TOPICS.

Foot ball goods and sporting goods of all kinds at D. B. Wilson's.
 Special bargains in gents furnishings to- morrow at Curran's.
 W. P. Thoms is the Waterbury agent for the celebrated Douglas shoes. Call and see them.
 Kelly finds fault because he is taxed for running a bread wagon.
 A. W. Castle sells meat at the very low est prices. He keeps the choicest cuts. Give him a trial order
 Honest advertising of honest clothing tells the story of Jones. Morgan Cos sue cess.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
Pnnlc In "A HnfeI

BALTIMORE. Md. September II There was panic at the Fountain hotel late last night, caused by a fire. Three guests were severely injured in the rush 10 escape from the burning hotel. The fire was extin- guished btfore much damage had been done. The fire as started by n guest named D. s. Ford. who came here from the country. He said he was afraid to use the gas in the room and so lighted a candle. This set fire to the mosquito netting on the window and flame quickly spread
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
POLITICAL POINTERS.
Proclamation to Democrats of the Fourth
 Ward.

Ward. Editor of the DEMOCRAT: The Regular Fourth Ward Democratic club will hold an important meeting this evening at their rooms, corner of River and Liberty streets. All voters and tax payers of the ward are urgently requested to attend. The executive committee is composed of fifteen genuine" democrats. selected from different parts of the ward, and they have spared no efforts in their endeavor to select men whe will disregard personality in the discharge of their duty to the democratic party. All interested should not fail to attend this evening, as the committee win submit a report, which will be subject to the approval or disapproval Of the club. The time has ar- rived which demands independent thought and independent action. If you are democrats, vote for men who have been upright. honest and fearless espousers of the cause of democracy. Do not let a few men compel you to vote for their selec- tions; have a say in making out your ticket; vote according to the dictates of your conscience.
 COMMITTEE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
Cloak Department.

Some big bargains in fall weight goods in this department, including q line of Ladies and Misses Jack cts and Capes at s2 9S each that are equal to what we sold last fall at S4 50 and S5.
 A. lot of Jackets at s4 95 and another at S6 95 tn t are remark ably cheap.
 Here is. little lot of o,lds and ends. Jackets and -Capcs, at a clos ing price, S1 95 "a h, formerly SC, SS and $lO If you want som. - thing for early fall that wont cost much, this. is your charce
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
E. I. Turner &CO. Dress Goods,
 Dress Goods,
 Dress Goods.

What shsn getto wear this fall .:
 We Lno what a momentous question this is and to help inc lacies in .st such a dilemma is one of the reasons why We are in business.
 For the past month We have befn busy and earnest with all the power of capital, brains and selections al our command in buying you the Best Goods We Can Gel at the Low est Possible Prices
 Ou' Fall Goods of every descrip ton. both stylish and handsome. gives our store a pretty look. and We are ready fer the early buyers
 All summer goods Jeff must be sold atunheard of prices and we in tend 10 keep buyers ever by offering reasonable goods at lower prices than any competitor
 Hardly a day passes without new styles coming io the front and worthy of the most careful atten- tinn- We cannot afford to have anything that people would not ad- mire Our reputation as retailers of firs'-class goods Is at stake and this is ihe spur that keeps wedging us each season to get new and bet ter goods al even more reasonable priCes than ever bt fore. An in sPection of our offerings will con- vince you that never before has such artistic combinations of color and texture been displayed and that we have not bren idl. during the summer months
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
Italian Quarters Burnes.

MILFORD. Sept If The quarters of the Italians employed on the railroad were burned last night. There was no fire to fight the flames with, and as they had gained a good headway when discovered, the buildings could not be saved. The Italians had been burning brush and rubbish near the buildings in the after noon. and 1t is supposed the fire caught from sparks from a smoldering bonfire As the buildings were not insured the loss was complete.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14

The democratic electors of the several towns of New Haven county are requested to elect that number of delegates to which their several towns are entitled to the county convention of New Haven county, to be held at City hall, Waterbury. Septeni- Der 26. 1894. at p. m., to choose a csndi- date for sheriff of New Haven county and to do any other business necessary or ap- propriate for said meeting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
1000 Volts Hls Body.

Tim O'Leary. a lineman employed by the Hartford Light and Power company, received current of electricity of ,O0O volts in his body yesterday morning and will recover. He was placing A converter on high pole when he received the shock He threw his arm around the pole and held on until rescued. His hands and one wrist were badly burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
Cost of No IIcenne.

The New Britain Herald figures out that the town is out S36, 1855 90 as a result oi no license the past year. The amount re- ceived from licenses the previous year was S32 .299.O5. The raids the past year cost Sl. .453.35. making a total loss of s3G, 752.- 10. the gain in receipts in the police court from liquor prosecutions was s2G6. 50, making a net loss of S36, 1855 90.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
Jim's Father Not a PugIIist.

Mother-What strange boy was that you were playing withf
 Small Boy-Jin.
 Jim whoi' e 1T don't know" P "Mercyi There's no telling who he Is, and l don't want you to go with him again until I find out. Perhaps his fa- ther is a prizefighter"
 .Oh, no, he isn't. Jim said his father wAs tongued tied. ."-Good News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
On Fire at Sen,

NEW YoRK. Sept 1.-The steamer Capac. owned by W. R. Grace S Co. ar rived from ChIli to-day. On August 14 flames were discovered in the coal hunks and burned twenty-iour hours before they were extinguished. The following day the fire again broke out and the vessel had to put into Rio Janeiro to extinguish the flames
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
Alcoholism and Hea Disease.

WILLIMANMIT. Sept II Felix Martin eau. formerly of this city. died at his home in Eagleville, yesterday. He had driven to this place with a load of lumber. and while here became intoxicated. He was so much under the influence of liquor, that it was with difficulty that he reached home, when he did he dropped dead in the hall way of his employers house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
How to Serve Ice.

Crack it in small Jumps and fill bowl, using n split spoon for transferring it to the glass of water. With hand some cut glass bowl ar even one of fine china the whole forms pleasing ad- junct to the service, and with carafes is very convenient as we'll
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
S@aag2@4 
Dress Goods

New dress Goods keep coming. To-day we advertise 5U-inch Co., vert Cloths, in all the new shades, at S9c yard.
 We are sho wing the largest and best assortment of 75c Fancy Black Ore Goods in the city.
 50 iI.ch Dress Goods. silk and wool mixtures at soc yard. These are cheap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
Suicide of a Broker.

NEW YORK. Sept I4--Adolph Moisily. a down town broker, 51 years old, com mitted suicide this morning at his home, No 116 East 74th street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14

John Quinn left to-day for a trip to Richmond, Va.
 John E. Brophy has accepted a position with L. E. Lewis, the South Main street furniture dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-14
The Miller s Peck Go.
 Bargain Day, Friday, Sept l4

Another lot of trade winning. crowd gathering prices. Bargains that account for. our big trade Friday.
 At 69c-2 pieces of our sl Henrietta, Tn jet and blue black.
 At39c-i5 inch all Wool Serge. value COG.
 At 29c-1O pieces 54 inch all Wool Cloth value soc
 At 5c-one case new fall styles in Dress Ginghams. dark colored plaids and stripes. value 1Oc.
 At 17c-lO doz hemstitched Pillow Cases extra size for large pillows. fine heavy cotton. value 25c.
 At 9sc-25 dOz silver bleached, all linen dinner Napkins. fine patterns. value sI .25. At 25c-One case heavy twilled Scarlet Flannel. value 37Lc
 At l7c-l9 dog ladies swiss embroidered Handkerchiefs, Irish point designs, value 25c.
 At 9sc-7 hook real Kid Gloves. tans and browns. all sizes. value sl. .5O.
 At 1c-Rope silk and Embroidery Twist, from Sc.
 At 2c-writing and Pencil Pads for the school children. from 4c.
 At 5s-StOckinette Dress Shields. all sizes. value lOc.
 At 50c-Men's Camel Hair Shirts and Drawers. worth nearly double, all sizes including fl. 1t and IS. here's a chance for big men.
 At 75c-Men's Natural Wool UnderweAr. This is regularly sold st sI. .25.
 pairs for 25c-Men's Wool Socks, value 20c pair.
 At 25e-Children's embroidered Silk Caps. were 39c.
 At 59c-Pillow Shams. with deep hem and two rows of hemstitching. were 75c- At T9c-Ladies White Skirts. with I5 inch hamburg TuHle. were SI.
 SECOND FLOOR
 At l9c-i5 Opaque Shades on spring rollers. value 2jc
 At 1lc-Gilt Wall Paper. value ISc
 At l24c-Embrossed Gilt Wall Paper from Pic.
 At25c-5 pieces Extra Super Ipgrain. value I2c.
 At 2lc-lOOO yds FrilIed Muslin. value 29c
 At s2,os-25 Wilton Rugs. value s4.
 The Miller & Pack co