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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
MORTALITY RECORD.

Mrs Anna Bergen, mother of Edward
and William Bergen. died yesterday at the
residence OF Edward Bergen. AS Bald
win street. The funeral will take place
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning with ser
vices ct St Patrick's church. The de-
ceased was one of Watsrbury's best known
and most respected Catholic residents.
Nellie Shea. aged seven years. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs John Shea of 45 Poplar
street. died early this morning OF diphthe-
ria. The funeral took place at $3.50 this
afternoon. with interment in St JosePh's
cemetery.
Lavinia Harriet Simons. aged IS years.
wife of Darwin Z. Simons. died at her
home on Middle street, SImonsville. sun
day morning The funeral will take place
at a'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Rose Francis. aged 80 years. wife OF
urday night. The funeral will be held at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Oliver c. Abel, aged - years. died at
his residence $40 Walnut street. this
morning. The funeral will take place
Wednesday afternoon.
James Singleton died at his home on
Chapel street, Simonsville. at 10 o'clock
this morning. The deceased was a man
of excellent character and was well and
favorably known by all the old residents
of Waterbury. He was employed for a
number of years at the American mills,
and afterward. in company with his
brother, John Singleton. he WAS engaged
in the manufacture of web in the red
building. just south of Nth Il Griggs
factory. Later the business was removed
to the stone structure on lower South Nam
street. where Jean Jacques now conducts
his mineral water establishment The de-
ceased leaves besides his wife, one son.
John T. Singleton, of the firm of Epson.
Singleton & Co. the Bank street clOthiers.
The funeral of Mrs Samuel Nuttall took
place from her late residence in Simons-
viii, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. with
services at the Chapel street Methodist
church and intermeht in Riverside GENE
terry.
The funeral of Mrs Mary Flood took
place from her late residence, 1G PIE asant
street, to the church of the Immaculate
Conception, at O'Clock this morning.
mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev
Father Kennedy. The pallbearers were:
Michael Cruess, Patrick Ryder. William
Gulligan, Patrick Thompson. John Black
and James J. O'Reilly. Interment was in
Calvary cemetery. Among the out of
town persons who were present at the
mass were Michael Flood of New York,
son of the deceased and a daughter, Sister
Alphonso, accompanied by Sister Plus,
both of New York. Sister Plus was for
merly Miss Dalton of this ci'y.
James Connor. aged four years. son of
Charles Conner of ITO Rail Road Hill
street. died Saturday night. The funeral
took place this afternoon to St Joseph's
cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31

The Ladies Harugari society met Satur-
day evening and elected these officers;
Ex b,rGm, Mrs F. Schmidt: o. B., Mrs
NJ. Sdchsenhauser; U. B., Mrs Armbruster;
secretary, Mr. A. Thomas; recording secre-
taro. Mrs G. Reichenstein; cashier. Mrs
X. Marggraff.
The Dante evening of the Circle of
knowledge Reapers proved to be an in
tensely, inter ssting one. The speaker
Rev DIR Martin, followed the study of this
poet under Monsignor Poletto. of the
Apollinaris college, Rome. The professor
was invited to Rome from the University
of Padera by the present reigning pontiff.
Leo XIII. Therefore the subject held for
the speaker personal zeal which was
quickly caught by his hearers. Much lies
in the presentation of details and to be clear
while brief DIR Martin divided his talk IL
to twelve points, viz-First my introduce
ton as a student to Dante; second. the
times in which he lived. 1865 TO 1921:
third. Dante's life and Beatrice; fourth.
her influence on his life; fifth. her death
and his exile; sixth, his studies abroad
and studies in Ravenna; seventh, his works,
especially Vita Nuova." ''Monarchia. and
"Divina Commedia;" eighth. exposition. of
each dwelling almost entirely upon the
| divine comedy: ninth, the chairs erected
| in churches. and universities for expound-
ing Dante's "Commedia;' tenth, COM
mentators; eleventh. the effects of the
rendition of the comedy, the scholars. arts
and sciences; twelfth. Dante's memory
Friday evening proved that within Water.
bury own center much can be done &c
secure interesting material for special
lines of work. The study of Dante Is &C.
cupying great minds of the present age
and DIR Martin from his studies in foreign
lands and his intercourse with students OF
| different n.tions has gathered together
much that is valuable to the student oil
| history or literature.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
poinxs ofa DayIn Nauxasuos and Union

%
CIty.
SAucAfUcK, Dec 3l.-The borough
closes the year without a single case OF
any kind of contagious disease reported to
health board. Last year there were six
spread by one family into three factories.
the result being sixty-six cases before it
could be wiped out. There are two or
three in town not wholly recovered from
typhoid fever.
The San Francisco Examiner of Decem-
Der 8, devctes more than column to Mrs
A. d. Ayres and the exhibition of her
trained borse, Woodlawn, at the horse
show this month in that city. The horse
was purchased by her from Madame Mara
nette, who had trained it for ring work.
Mrs Ayres took the blue ribbon for high
class riding, red ribbon in a class of six
ladies' riding>and white in class of fifteen
thoroughbred horses. The lady Is a
daughter of Mrs Charles Spencer of this
place.
There was Christmas concert in the
parish house By the sunday school last
evening. On Thursday evening the EccIe-
siastical society OF tke Congregational
church will meet TO elect IL musical COM
mittee for the ensuing year.
Ernest Nigreen, arrested for intoxica-
ton. had his case continued until tonight.
The Salem Drum corps will give their
first annual concert and ball at the Gem
opera house this evening.
Merrill's house on the heights begins to
make a fine showing along with the rest OF
the fine residences in that locality.
Mr. and Mrs B. b. futile are at home
after their visit to New Jersey.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
BYE tES MEANS 1T.


r-e l. Ct az ga y tn Leave Police Head
quarters For Good.
New Y":.E. Lee. SLIT was apparent
at ToliGe FcadC quarters in this city io!ay
that Change IN affairs there is spt c;l.ly
approach : and gloom pervadc the en-.
tire builLinG- M one in the b: e marble
structure doubts Tor an instant that SUI
pcri.-tCn: ent b. rncs intends to retire as
SION "a his successor is appointed. Tho
head of the police department was in hia
Office early bit he denied himself tn Wis
itors although he rama ned several hours
There was 10 ConcCalmcnt among those
20 d that the superintendent was en-
gaEcd in making preparations to move
lie was closgtcd during his stay with his
confidential man. Sergeant Frank Man
gin. and was clearing out all his private
papers and effects which have gathered
during the years of his sojourn in the
building. They were packed up and sent
to his home in West Fifty eighth street
Nobody cared to talk much about the
matter, but those who did speak spoke in
terms of establishment and regret at their
chiefs coming retirement.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
CONVICT BeNHAM.

Death of an Old Soldier of the state
Prison
William q. Benham, n convict at the
state prison. died in the prison hospital at
ESQ O'Clock last evening of dropsy. He
was 30 years old. a bookbinder by trade,
and was sentenced at New Haven, July 6
1892. for three years for burglary. He
had been married. but was divorced from
his wife about twenty years ago. They
had two children. His wife visited him
in prison during his illness.
Benham was an old soldier. He en-
listed at Waterbury in Company E. Eighth
regiment. Connecticut Volunteers. as a
corporal. September 6. 1861 He was re-
duced to the ranks on account of illness
and wasidischarged for disability May 80,
1864. He had an application for pension
pending
During his illness Benham requested
that he be given a soldiers funeral.
Warden Woodbridge interested the men,
bers of John NJ. Morris post. No &c. G. A.
r.. of Wethersield. in Benhsm's request
and he will be buried by members Of the
Grand Army.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
SACRIFICE JEWELRY SALE
The Epson Jsweiry Company stock to
. be Sold At Auction wednesday.

The Epson Jswslry Company's stock to
n be Sold 1t Auction "Wednesday.
The Epson Jewelry company find them
selves in the curious position OF business
firm with q large stock on their hands and
no store which they can move into tempo
rarily large enough to hold their goods.
Their term of occupancy of the present
store at III Bank street having expired.
company were given a stay of fifteen days
in their present place that they might dis
pose of their stock of silyerware, watches,
iewelry, diamonds. etc.
Consequently. Saturday night II was ar
ranged to sell the entire 100000 worth OF
stock At auction At the old store, tlla Bank
street) beginning next Wednesday at 2:3O
p. m. The disposal of the entire stock is
an absolute necessity, as the firm are not
going to pack or store them.
The stock Is one of the largest and finest
In Waterbury, comprising ve.y complete
assortment Of gold and silver watches: solid
silver and silver plated wars (best makers ],
cut glass. brio a-brac, dis nonds and jewel
~, and jewellers sundrses of every descrip-
ton. This will be tho greatest slaughter
Of standard jewelry end jewelers. goods
ever seen in Waterbury.
The store will be closed Monday and
Tuesday for inventory and general over.
haniing of stock to make ready for the
great sale. The firm are TO occupy after
April the store In the Warner block, now
held by the Apothecaries Hall company,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
SIDEWALK CASES.
A. y. Chase and W. j. ..schiegei Mulcted
2zU 49, se aud Costs II .ch.s o..

A. y. Chase and W. j. ..schiegei Mulcted
~ 49, s2 aud Costs Il ,ch.s -
Justice F. P. Brett has handed down the
following decisions in the icy sidewalk
cases. A. s. Chase. Judgment against
the defendant for 81 aud costs. This
property is situated, on the east side of
Bank street between the electric lighting
station and the Bank street bridge. The
place was ysanded but no effort had been
made to clean off the snow and ice
There were three cases against7w William j.
Schlegel. Tho case on East Main street
was nolled, it having been shown that the
abutting property is not now under the
control of the. defendant. 1t was also
shown that it was the tenants who should
have been summoned in relation to the
charge preferred against him for the walk
in front of his South Main street property
But there was no escape for him on the
third count and he was fined 50 and costs.
This was a case on Canal street, south of
the Burns property.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
TIM ELY TOPICS.

AT. Cowles announces q clearing out
sale of odds and ends.
The new tariff having broken the
market on many kinds of dress goods the
Miller d Peck Co has secured many of the
plums.
Special sale of odds and ends of mems
and women's wool underwear at Turner'S.
Painless dentistry. low prices and work
guaranteed by DIR Walters.
The Upscn Jewelry Co announce am
other reduction in the price Of plated ware.
Dog lost. The finder will be rewarded.
Tenement for rent. 1874 Scoyill street.
Steel snow shovels at r. b. Fields
Everything in the hardware line.
Clearing out sale of dress goods REM
nsnts at Reid & Hughes. beginning Tues
day morning.
Winter clothing at reduced prices. on
weekly payment. Credit Clothing 90.
TwinIng & Cos ten days co-partner-
ship sale win begin tomorrow. Read their
prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
SOLDIERS HOME CROWDED

The Accomm nd ations Are In-ufficient and
Lirg Quarters are Needed.
General L. A. Dickinson. a member OF
the state hospital board. has just made al
investigation of the overcrowded eondi
ton of the state soldiers home at Noroton
and reports that the institution is crowded
with veterans to an uncomfortable degree
There are nearly 800 inmates now being
cared for at the home. and the manage.
msnt refuses to take IN others on account
of lack OF accommodation. A recommend
alton will be made to the general assem-
bly,, for an appropriation to be used for
erecting an addition to the buildings at the
home. A number of veterans are under
treatment at the state insane retreat at
Mddletowu.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
STATE GRANGE AROUSED.

WAIT Some Legislation to Prevent The
Spread of Tuberculosis In Cattle.
Members of the state grange have prac.
tically decided to petition the incoming
legislature to pass an act authorizing the
governor to appoint an officer in every
county in the state. with subordinate off,
Gers in every town. whose duty it shall be
to detect cases of cattle suffering from
tuberculosis. When cases are found, it
shall be the duty of the above officer to
kill the animal and make a report TO the
pense them according to a scale to be in
cluded in the act. The grangers claim
that some such legislation is absolutely
necessary now on account of the preva-
Ience of the disease among cattle and its
rapid increase.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
strone aIan Lundin.. NIl.hap.

Hialmar Lundin, an athletic young
Chicago Swede who Is winning fame as a
professional. strong man. narrowly escaped
death during one Of his performances re-
GENTLY Lundin has lifted 8, 500 pounds,
he says. and has supported a platform
with % men upon IL. Such 4 trifiing feat
as bearing the weight of 90 heavy men on
plank consequently did not daunt him
IN the least This was the feat Lundin
was billed to perform at the North Side
Turner hall Chicago. not long ago. Lun-
din face upward, took his position upon
mat on Il . stage. resting his weighs
upon his bent legs and upon his arms ls.
this position he resembled n human table
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
AM USEM ENTS.
"a Country squire"

THE Country Squire" will be presented
at the opera house tomorrow afternoon
and evening, 1t is blending of city and
country life that is pleasing to witness and
hear. IL suggests pew-mown hay and
cider just hard enough, together with the
hustle and hustle of city life. and Archie
.eoyd's many admirers will. without q
doubt. give him a warm reception in his
new play. which has proved as popular as
the "Old Homestead" and in which he is
duplicating his former success. having in
his new play a character which just fits.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
Attempted Suicide.

New HAVEN, Dec 81 Henry Duffy,
aged So. single. attempted suicide at his
home. Al Alton street. early this morning
by cutting his throat with n razor. He
succeeded in infiicting a ragged cash. and
he lost considerable blood. The police
patrol was summoned and he was removed
to the Grand avenue station house. A
-urGeon took several stitches in the cut,
and he is held by the police. Duffy had
been drinking and was under the in duence
OF intoxicants when he committed the
deed
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
MAcadarn Pavement.

The usual method of laying macadam
road is as follows: First, layer of
three to six inches of broken stone about
the size of ones fist to be put upon the
graded roadbed in dry weather. After
consolidation add successive layers I'M
til the desired thickness has been OBJ.
tanned. all the layers except the first to
be put down i'll wet weather or saturat-
81 with water and rolled -Salactad
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
IndIcfinanta E..undl

New YORK. Dec 31.-The indictments
against Policemen Larkins. Downs and
Kennedy, which were missing, were found
in the desk of Assistant District Attorney
Bradley. The desk was searched by order
of Judge Martin. An investigation will
probably be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31

Ci.HVELAND. Dec. 3l.-Burglars visited
the huusc of Luther Battles at Collinwood,
IL suburb of this city. and being discovered
sIos BATTLES in the neck with a revolver.
fatally wuunding him. Mrs Battles was
then compelled TO give up $40 and a gold
watch. when the burglars set fire to the
house, but the flames Were extinguished
before they did much damage.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31

HAvEIHILI, Mass, Dec. 3l.-A large
number of strikers held an enthusiastic
mass meeting in Independence hall. Lo-
cal labor leaders were the orators. IL was
announced that J. II. Mitchell had agreed
to raise his prices 80 cents per case; also
four smaller firms had conceded the de-
randS made by the union workmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31

HUDSON, y. y. Dec. 3l.-W. +. Ross
man. .Ir.. bOokkeepCr Of tie National Hue
son River hank of this city. has been III
rested ON the cage % cmbozz.ing $40 =
600. He has confessed to taking that
amount, and said that he had spent tho
money in stock speculation in Wall street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
Chinaman Commits Suicide.

WATERTOwN. y. Y, Dec. Slice Ling.
Chinese laundrr man. aged Is years, who
was i'll Jail in this city for assault in the
first degree upon his cousin. Charles Jim,
committed suicide in his cell. He used
strips of canvas from his bed and hanged
himself to the bars.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31

ALBANY, Dec 31.-Mrs Fl. A. Foakes.
who was injured in the Delavan house fire,
died at o'clock this morning. Seven
servants are missing. They were alarmed
in time to escape. but ran through the
corridors rousing the guests.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
skating I'm Sor,, Carolina.

RALEIGH. Dec. 3l.-The cold snap,
which WAS one of tho most severe that
North Carolina has over experienced, has
Rbate;i. There is good skating In most
narts of the Stnte
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
Fire In Chicago

CHICAGO, Dec 31.-Sixty persons mar
rowly escaped death in a fire in the Ohio
apartment house early this morning.
Twelve were taken out unconscious. The
loss is S25, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
'Khg of Frieze,

price 1900, it Is absolutely all
wool, wind and water proof, is
made of 81 OF good>-Colors,
Oxfords and Black Serges. "a
to so. cut in regulars and
stoutS.
Our 24.O0 listers, made by
Rogers, Peet & Co, price. now
1000. regulars and stouts.
Our 5000 listers. now
1850.
J, Cut extra long.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
Buy Your listers Now

A few pointers as to price.
Shetland listers. price $3.50,
good value at $50.
Dark Blue Elysian listers,
price $3.50, worth $3.50.
Heavy frieze listers, price
80, was 10.
Put a few dollars more in one
h.,x tba
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31

eaanuiatsd suesS. - pounds for 81 90.
s4.2s per hundrsf lnds at LAdd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
Cloak Department.

Customers with half an eye can see that
We have the call here. People don't buy
back number garments The woman OF
to-day keeps up with the styles. and knows
the correct things when she sees them. We
have them here, hence the crowd always
to be found in our Cloak Department
COME IN
and see the new things for winter.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
President Martin VIII Resign.

EEesIuVHt lHHI WI W III fktsIEHs
New YORK, Dec 3l.--James J. Martin.
president of the police beard, said to-day
that he was preparing his resignation and
that it would be presented to Mayor
Strong within a few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31

Ladies mixed wool natural Vests
and Pant, from soc TO &c each.
Ladies white rbbed all wool,
from 81. % 10 81 25.
Fi"rst all wool 81 Vest. in white
al 81 50.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31

The people first and then the horses. A
few days ago ] signed petition to forbid
the Waterbury Traction company using
salt on their ,rIcks because vas informed
that it was injurious TO the feet of horses,
but on December %. I got around to
Center square and saw hundreds of people
waiting for the trolley car which failed 10
run, and they had to walk in some cases a
mile or more through sleet aud snow. and
had TO sit With cold feet and wet dresses
all day in the factory because the Traction
company could not use salt. / beg the
publIc's pardon for signing petition that
makes il better for horses and uncomfort-
able for the human family. To right the
wrong that had a hand in is to present =
petition to the common council to grant
the privilege to the Traction company to
use salt in sleet and snow storms so that
the public will not be disconnected. and if
the horsemen who find fault with KELLY
when they read this advertisement will
feed their horses on entire wheat bread.
as KELLY has for the last seven years.
there will not be any danger OF their
horses having sore feet. because entire
wheat is n great purifier of blood
II your bread is dark and crumbly you
are using new flour.
II your eggs taste like spruce chewing
gum they are cased eggs. Better pay lac
a dozen more and get them fresh. And
buy old flour: it will make you more bread,
xhiter bread. lighter bread. and the bread
will keep moist longer than that made
from new
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
The Miller Z Peck Go.
The New Tariff.

has broken the market on many kinds Of
DRESS GOODS. Read the cut in prices
below. aud we think You will be one of
the many to give this department a call
tomorrow.
At 5Oc-This French Armure that was
S5c. comes in six good cOlOrs. II was not
dead at S5c. and we know You will APP
preciate il at soc
At 27c-These Fancy wool Suitings that
were 45c. what do you think OF the new
price 27c?
At 39c-This is Silk and Wool
Cheyiot, in ten different effects. price Was
59c
At 57c-This As inch all Wool French
Henrietta that was sold at CSC. our nev
price SIC, aud Just the same assortment -
when they were 9Sc.
Black Dress Goods.
At 3oc-rhis Is a Is inch all Wool Hen.
rietta that = few weeks ago vas CSC. Just
as gOoaGs ever.
At 69c-All our 81 Henrietta will 90 at
the above price.
At 37c-rhere are a dozen WeAves that
were 5Uc up TO COS. IN fine figures and
cords, note the reduction All the above
are this seasons production.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31

This Space Belongs to
J. +. PHELAN. Tea
Merchant.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
/Children's listers,
$3.50 to 90.

Shetland listers, price now
100, worth 800. Boys VI
$50 to $50. Heavy
4 Gloves, 25c to Csc. Cardigan
Jackets and Jersey Coats.
Beach Jackets-36 to so in
size, price 1.9S, worth $50.
Esas~ Coats, price 800.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-31
{. T. Turner & Co
Odds and Ends
Mems and Ladies' Wool
Underwear.

Our I,nm=lse stock of this
seasons Underwea AZ reduced 10 odds
aud enis- By this we mean broken
sizes. and If you can find your size
the price is 50 low that you cannot
help bat buy. The best goods
manufactured TO he sold al the
price of common stock as an idea
OF what we have.
See
Gents natural all Wool Shirts and
Drawers. from sI.39 10 CSC each
Gents natural all wool Csmels
Hair, finest goods manufactured.
worth 80 so at 81 80 each.
Gents natural wool mixed, from
so to sac
Ou- STOCK Of I aCies' Underwear,
a'so runs chiefly TO fine goods
There is some rare values in this
department