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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23

rh- Commissioners Here Who Are to Set
 Price the Pipe Line Right of
 Way.
 NJ. H. Holcomb of SouthIngton. w. G. French of Watertown and William Tyler of Middlebury, the committee appointed by Judge Prentice to place valuation on land to be used for pipe line purposes, together with Mayor Kilduff. City Attor- ney Burpse, City Engineer Cairns, Sheriff McDonald and Messrs HauSer, Kiefer and Fitzpatrick of the water committee, went up to the Branch to-day to look over the ground. Dr Ward was with the party. ac- companied by Attorneys Baldwin and Ely. The party went over the whole ground and decided to hold meeting this afternoon to discuss the matter.
 The hearing was held at2 o'clock, A map of the country describing the line and the number of feet through which the pipe is to pass was exhibited and City Engineer Cairns took the stand first. Engineer Cairns explained that the width of the land was to be 30 feet that : POO feet was what was estimated would be required of Dr Ward, but that at his own figures it would be 7,202 feet. Each owners property north of Dr Wards was also named in number of feet. The angle where the pipe line will go under the railroad tracks was also described. On cross examination by Attorney Baldwin Engineer Cairns said that through part of Wards land the grade for the pipe would be over the land. This would necessitate the filling in of dirt, which would cover the land eight feet on top and 24I feet on the bottom in width. After the soil is placed on the pipe it is to be sodded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23

and when an at- JOSEPH PARKER tendant is poised across the backs of two chairs Parker leaps into the air and comes down with both feet on the mans face, but so lightly that the attendant is merely touched and then continues his jump across the body.
 Among his other remarkable feats are the following:
 Jumping from the end of brick over & chair onto another brick. thence over an- other chair to the third brick, and finally over chair 12 feet away, without pausing between jumps or disturbing either chairs or bricks.
 Jumping lengthwise oversix chairs placed in line, without any impetus beyond two preliminary springs.
 With ankles bound together. jumping over a crossbar feet inches from the ground.
 Parker's friends claim that he is the great est standing forward, backward and high jumper in the world. His claim of 1S2 feet for 10 standing jumps with weights is not accepted as the record, although he may have covered the distance. The record is 112 feet inches and is held by Joe Darby. Malcolm w. Ford, the world famous anna teur, still holds the worlds record, 1l3 feet 5S inches, for the 10 standing jumps with cut weights
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
DoingsSOf a Day In Naugatuck and Unio


 A,,c City.
 NAUaArucK, April 23.-Naugatuok people desiring to get tickets for the grand con- cert by the Boston Festival orchestra in City hall in Waterbury, Saturday evening, April 2s. can do so by sending address. stamp, price of, and number of tickets re- quired to the Driggs $, Smith Go, Water bury, who will select the most desirable seats and forward tickets. The prices are $1 1.50 and $1.00.
 There were three burials in Grove ceme- tery yesterday. the bodies of James Drape. and Charles Shears being brought from Straitsville, and of E. H. Burlington of this borough. the latter being the largest Protestant funeral we have ever seen here. Hundreds visited the house to view the body before the services. and the streets were lined with people while the cortege was moving. The services at the house were conducted by the ReSerends Soule and Elworth. the singing being by Mrs Deutch's class. The floral offerings were very numerous and elegant. The bearers. who were all Masons, also represented the bank, George A. Lewis and A. H. Dayton for the G. A. R., Henry D. Patterson and Moves Wilmot; the lodge and chapter, George Brooks and Harry Hotchkiss. grave, the work being beautifully done by w. M. Woodward. assisted by Prof John son. Many out of town friends were present.
 Do not forget to see Ullie Akerstrom at the opera house tonight.
 Raymond H. White and Hugh Hearn were appointed commissioners of the Kehoe insolvent estate.
 The democratic primaries to elect seven delegates from each ward to make all nom- nations in the borough. will be held in the different wards from 5 to p. m. on Sat urday next. First ward at town hall; second, at Flynn's office; third. at Rene- hans Union City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23

Harrietta, 2:o9A, has been bought for s1O,0oO by New York broker. and, it is said, will never race again. She is one of Nancy Hanks most promising rivals.
 c. W. Williams. the world famous breed CT and trainer of trotters, will build a new track at Galesburg, Ills, and endeavor to retrieve his fallen fortunes.
 Con Coughlin, the Irish giant, hammer thrower and would be pugilist, was nearly killed recently in a friendly bout with Bob Fitzsimmons by a blow over the heart, Coughlin is feet 6 inches tall, but . very bad boxer.
 The Dickinson college baseball team has two Indian pitchers, and the Harrisburg Baseball club also possesses an Indian twirl- CT named Mackay.
 Budd Doble denies emphatically the re port that he Is to give up driving this sea. son.
 Buckrene, the colt that won the Arkan- sas Derby, is 8 son of the very fast blind mare Irene. who made a sensation on the western and Saratoga tracks three years ago.
 Leland Stamford university has declined the challenge of the University of Califor- mia to boat race to be held this spring.
 The interesting fact is noted in connec- tion with the famous Oxford Cambridge boat race that the heavier crew has won the yearly race 4i times out of 57 races.
 Edmund Clarence Stedman, the poet and broker, is an enthusiastic baseball crank.
 Millionaire John W. Mackay recently gave A dinner to James J. Corbett. The cham pion pugilist was formerly clerk in Mao kay's San Francisco bank.
 Pittsburg Phil recently stated to . friend that his losses last season amounted to abont Sl90,0O0. His winnings are believed to be $s40. 900.
 A New York fortune teller who finds picking race track winners more profitable than pluckinx other secrets from the plam- cts declares that Sport will win the Brook lyn handicap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.


Bonds Given For Helen Ashland keau's
 Appearance in the Superior Court.
 The adjourned case of Helen Ashland Kean was called in the police court to- day. c. c. Benedict, who had been her bopdsman, explained that he did not know he was responsible for Mrs Kean after Saturday and asked that he be allowed time to find the woman as she had not been duly notified by him to appear in court. The court adjourned for an hour and MT Benedict and Constable O'Brien started out to find the cla rvoyant. At 10 o'clock Mrs Kean was present and stated that she dld not know that she had been expected to appear in court this morning She thought her former bondSman and Mrs George Barnes. who agreed to furnish bonds for her appearance before the su- perior court in June, would fix that be- tween themselves. Mrs Barnes said she was willing to go security in the sum of S2O0 for Mrs Kean's appearance betore the superior court. provided she would not have to pay the fine. if any should be imposed upon the accused when her case comes before the higher court. Prosecuting Attorney O'Neill started to eX- plain that she would be responsible for Mrs kean's appearance in court on the day set for her trial, but was interrupted by Judge Root who stated that he did not think such information should be given in court. Mrs Barnes was then sworn and said she was the wife of the late Alderman Barnes and sole heir to his property, valued nt about $10 1000. the will being now in probate. The bond was accepted and Mrs Kean was set free. After court adjourned Prosecuting Attorney O'Neill asked Judge Root where he got the notion that he did not have the right to tell person to what extent he or she was re- sponsible in furnishing bonds for the ap- pearance of person in court. You can make certain claims and enforce arbitrary rulings here,' said the prosecuting attor- ney, but is it law! where's your author ity?' Judge Root said he did not care to discuss the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.
Suit \, ainst the Gameweu Company For
 Infringement of Patents.

Suit \, ainst the Ciameweu Company For
 Infringement of Patents.
 complaint was filed i'll the United States circuit court in Boston Saturday, which may have bearing upon the sys- tems of alarm or calls used by the fire de- partment of this city. The Municipal Signal company of Boston filed a com plaint against the city of Lowell for an alleged infringement of patents in using the fire alarm system made by the Game we'll Fire Alarm Telegraph company of New York. This system Is in use in this city. and if the city of Lowell is found to be liable the same complaint could be brought against Waterbury, The fire de- pertinent has fifty-nine Gamewell boxes in use. and not long ago introduced thirteen of the Municipal companys boxes. Each company has brought counter suit against the other and It is claimed the Municipal company recently won vic tory in the courts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Catcher McMahon, who was released to Washington by New York in the Farrell deal, is very ill. and has been sent to his home in Connecticut. He may net play for month.
 Pitcher Radbourne's loss of an eye. due to a gunning accident. recalls the fact that Fred Corey, of the old Athletics, was put out of the business through similar acci- dent.
 President Byrne, of the Brooklyns. says the $500 Treasurer Talcott. of the New Yorks, wants to put up that his team will beat out the Brooklyns is the $500 the club held out on Charley Farrell, and adds that it is an easy thing to bet other peoples s money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
TIM ELY TOPICS.

.Curran's cloak department. second floor. is stoeksd with new spring cloaks for the ladies An inspection is invited.
 Kelly grows eloquent on the subject of flour. He has laid in big stock, antici- pating an increase in price.
 A lesson in economy may be learned by looking in J. B. Mullings' north window this week. Take look at it, then step inside.
 Call at D. B. Wilson's for catalogue of the Crescent bicycle. from $40 to SIS, guaranteed perfect in material and work mAnship.
 Mothers whose boys wear Jones. Morgan & Co.'S clothing do not complain of unsatis- factory wear. They do not sell that kind.
 Miss Katie Murphy has removed her dress making establishment from 16 Pratt place to 76 Walnut street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
A Vat Railroad Corporation.

The magnitude of the Consolidated road of to-day was admirably pictured in Presi- dent Clark's speech in New Haven Thurs day, when he described it as union of nearly eighty former, roads, operating nearly ], 500 miles of first class track; it's passenger engines running S0,oOO miles daily, more than the circumference of the globe: employing 20, 900 men and earning $50. .OO0. 900 annually. The stock of the
 Consolidated road in held by some Il. .971 stockholders. so that the average holdings is but about 39 shares. showing the wide distribution of the stock among conserva- tive investors. The contrast with the New England road is striking. the 2S6. 2S6 shares. common or preferred stock. of that company being held by l. .4a4 stockholders, with an average holding of about 164 shares each,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Kept Her Word,

Two young ladies were walking ill the woods one day, when they were accosted by an old and much shriveled gypsy, who politely offered to show them their husbands faces ill brook which ran near by for slight remuneration. So, paying the sum, they followed the hag to the brook, as they were very curious to see how she could do so wonderful a thing and also anxious to see their flu ture husbands But instead of beholding the faces of the men they so fondly hoped for they saw their own. I've can see nothing but OUT own faces" said one. Every true, mem," replied the sa- gacious fortune teller, "but these will be your husbands faces when you are married '-EXchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
RndY Enunh In fhR HnrhOr.

SOUTH NoRwALK. April 23.-The body of Burr Hendrick. who disappeared on Saturday, was found fastened in the mud in the harbor early thls morning. MT Hendrick. who was about 6S years of age, went fishing down the harbor. He failed to return home when expected and his friends and neighbors organized a search ing party. Elmer Hendrick, a son of the old man. discovered the body of his father in the mud near the Washington street bridge. The deceased was subject to fainting fits and it is thought that while he was fastening his boat Saturday night. pre- paratory to returning home, he was seized with fainting spell and fell overheard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
EOul Play Feared,

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 23.-The police are working on case which looks like murder. On Saturday the body of Patrick McCreary, was found in Providence. It is now thought that he was the victim of foul play. The body was terribly mutilated. The skull was crushed, and the head was covered with fearful wounds. The limbs are badly mangled. McCreary shipped on the schooner William Buckley. March 22, and Captain John Broderick reported that he disappeared a week later. Nothing was heard from him until his body was found Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23

N - limbs that he looks bowlegged. He us- ually carries nine pound dumbbells in performing his teats, but when jumping for dis tance h eavier weights are em- . ployed. He is a cousin of Joe Oar by,another famous English jumper, and has been be fore the public four years. Stand ing on a brick, he leaps with ease over a 15 hand horse and dupli- cates the feat with bis ankles bound together. He is light as a bird in his movements through the air,
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Kun Over and Fatally Hurt.

NEW HAVEN. April 23.-An Italian boy name unknown, was run over by one of kinney's cabs this morning. at the corner of Wallace street and Grand avenue. The cab was driven by John Havey and passed over the boys head. He was taken to the hospital and will probably die. As yet the driver has not been arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
4 M USE M ENTS.
"DeIm onico's at Six"

Marie Jansen. the we'll known comic opera favorite and ex-comedienne of the New York Casino. will be at the opera house Friday evening. She will appear as "Trixey Hazelmere," queen of the vaude- vile stage. in Glen McDonough's farcical comedy. "Delmonico's at Six" which has received the highest praise from compe- tent critics in all parts of the country, where it has been since its first production at the Bijou theatre in New York city early in the season. Frank Tannehill. Jr, Ignacio Martinetti, May Merrick and Hope Ross are in Miss Jausen's support.
 "McCArthy's MishapS."
 At the Jacques opera house this evening "McCarthy's MIshaps' will be presented by the inimitable comedian, Barney Fer guson. surrounded by an aggregation of talent seldom seen in farce comedy. "McCarthy's Mishaps" is ons of those plays that have been constructed for no other purpose than amusement. It is succession of laughs and screams from the rise to the fall of the curtain. The vehicle upon which the fun is based, is concoc- ton of Imaginable absurdities and complica- tions in which two Irishmen are involved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
E. C.. KILDUFF & co. Greater and Grander than ever

The public appreciates efforts place reliable mcchan- disc at prices within the reach of a We one class people, but the guarantee goes with tce that leaves house. This guarantee is If repre- sented in every form, and get the cash.
 This above all others, shows superiority all competition
 In place of doing business with small stock have larger and grander stock than ever.
 Our Mems All Wool Suits $5 regular $9 Suits.
 Mems $5O Black Chevot Fancy Suits are sold outside our house at $lO
 Our $l0 line of Blue and Black Serge same we retaled for $l5 last spring
 For SIP $l4 and $5 give you of the gains in suits offered by clothing house. Wosted button cuaway Su cut long and regular price 5 sold by others for $2O.
 In Chirens Department always have the latest We have just placed sale 25O Boys Alwool Suits $2 suit Our boys 50 suits all wool coors ctailed by smaller houses for $4 and $5.
 For $35O can buy good suit you would pay $5 last Spring.
 Boys short-pant suits cut to l6 years
 Boys Short Pants 25c; the kind you pay Others at 47c, 72c, 95c.
 Boys Sweaters at $l.
 Y7P. S-Just received 50 dog. Mems fine black Merno Hose regular 25c Hose; price 5c for 5 while they last.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
No Ease Ball In Hartford.

HARTFORD. April 23-It was definitely decided to-day that there would be no base ball here this summer. Inability to se- cure grounds is given as the cause. It is believed that this is the beginning of the collapse of the state league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
canadian, s.,.s American Fisherme,

DUNKIRK, N. Y, April 2S-The fishing tug Grace of Dunkirk was seized by the Canadian authorities of Port Colb Lrne, together with over 5000 feet of nets. Five other Dunkirk tugs escaped to American wataru
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
csafession of an Anareh,st.

LONDON. April 9S.-Emile Carnot, a sus pected anarchist. made full confession to- day. He said that he had been planning to blow up the royal exchange and was also implicated in plot to assassinate Inspec. tcr Malvilla.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
weaxer., Strike on.

NORWICH, N. Y, April ss.-The weavers' strike which has been on at the Norwich silk mill for the past six weeks is off The strikers returned to work today at the old scale of wages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Jerrr simpsen Worse.

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-Representativs Jerry Simpson's illness has taken an unfa- vorable turn, his condition being complf cated by the return of an old kidney trou' hle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
The Miller S Peck Go.

We opened Wednesday, with the finest assortment of Dress Goods, Cloaks ana Suits ever shown in this city and at prices that no one will meet. Originality of Design. New and Hand some Effects and Good value are what we lay claim to.
 At $4.9S. Ladies' Cov,lt Coats, made by new tailors, of Gelma1 Covert cloth. They have large sleeves and reveres and um- brells back, equal to any $500 coat to be found elsewhere.
 At $4.S9. Ladies Dresses, with tight fitting waist or with new style of Tuxedo jacket, made of fue quality. all wool steam shrunk navy blue or black Storm Serge, good value at $7.50.
 At So. 9S. Ladies' Paddock Suits, Prince Albert back. new style skirts. in the popular English tan color Covert cloth. value $l5.
 DRESS GOODS.
 At soc. 20 pieces all wool English Prunell cloth. This handsome weave was never made for less than 75c. you can have them while they last at soc.
 At 73c. 45 inch all wool Imperial Whipcord. This lot is a fine French fabric and worth not less than $1 00. NOVELTY SUITS AND MIXTURES. We are showing remarkably fine line of these goods.
 MORE SILKS. The largest and handsomest line of these silks to be found in the city. We had no band or red fire to open with. but we are making music in the store in both prices and quality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Roy shoots Himself.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Fred Koch. the IT year old youth who shot himself last night died at the hospital early this morninC
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
JUMPER JOSEPH PARKER.

With His Ankles Bound Together He Can
 Easily Clear a Horse.
 Joseph Parker, one of the most remark able jumpers in the world, is now perform ing with circus in New York. He was born in England 32 years ago, is only 5 feet G inches tall and hnS such muscular neither
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Cox,e wm Not be Given "A Hearing.

WASHINGTON. April 23.-The senate this afternoon, by vote of 26 to IT, de- cided not to listen to representatives of Coxie's army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Cosbess Ignored an Injunction.

CoSbotf Ignored an HnJunCtaon. PALMYRA, Neb., April 2S.-Father Cor bett ignored the injunction served on him and held services In the church, but very few were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
FAIR WEATHER.

onicIal Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and To-Morrow-
 New York, Apr 23.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at 3 q. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
DR WARDS LAND.

For Conn: Fair, stationary temperature, westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23

Corn Starch, pounds for 25c, ". N. LADD, 0A 05 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
3,55O Barrels.

This was Kelly's big purchase on Thurs day afternoon, consisting of the three oreatest brands of flour in the World, Pillsburry's Best xxx, 1O5O bbls Niagara Falls, lOO bbls Washburn Crosby Superlative, 15O0 lbbs
 The reason why I made this great pur- chase is because think flour will not be any lower, at this season of the year, the price of mill feeds drops, which must be offset by higher -four or lower wheat and it seems impossible to have wheat any lower, andit gives the new four chance to become seasoned before I can get rid of the old, which consists of the following brands.
 Niagara Falls. 750 bbls washburn, Crosby. Go. 625 bbls Jones Superlative, S10 bbls Christain's Superlative. 90 bbls Pillsbury's. Best. S25 bbls Entire Wheat, 90 bbls St Louis, 45O bbls
 Remember that old Wheat Flour will make more bread, whiter bread, lighter bread and the bread will keep moist longer then bread made from new flour.
 washburn, Crosby Go. $4.5O
 If you give my man an empty barrel.
 Ask for Kelly's 25o Butter and save money.