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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
POLICE BOARD WORK.

Many Applications For the Late omcer
IsKing's Position-No Appointmens Yet.
! 20 Mayor Kilduff and each OF the commis-
sloners were present. The bills for the
month were as follows ana were approved:
Scovill house stables. IS; Z. b. Sanford,
/ S15.75; George o. Robbins, IS; Ems Elec-
tric Co, S25; p. J. Bolan, 1915; E. Il.
Turner, $36.7s; Waterbury Furniture Co,
S29.25; j. 81. Burial, $50; Pay roll,
s., $4,000. The monty report of the chief
was as follows:
Whole number of arrests, l12; whole
number of cases, 1873; males, lis; females.
IA. Causes of arrest. assault, 3; assault
with intent to murder. ]; breach of the
peace, %; burglary, 3; common drunkard,
3; carrying concealed weapons, /; intoxi-
cation. 60; incorrigible. 4; indecent ex-
posure, 8; malicious injury to building. l;
neglect to support family. 2; peddling
without license, 1; resistance to officer, 3;
truancy, i; theft. 5; violation of city ordi-
nance, b; violation of Sunday secular law,
2; total, 1919.
Disposition of arrested Appealed to
district court, 6; committed to county Jail,
45; committed to town workhouse, 6; COM
mitted to Connecticut school for boys, 3;
discharged by chief of police,2; not guilty,
2; nolled by prosecuting attorney. 5; paid
fines and costs, IL; sentence suspended,
10; total, 129.
Nativity of arrested American, 5s,
Irish. 40; English z; Canadian. z; Italian,
8; German, 2; Swede. 2; Russian, 1; Chi
ma. l; Scotch, l: Pole. l.
Time lost by regular force days, Coz;
special duty performed: hours. 4Si; stores
and offices found open, "a; dodgers, II;
expenses to take prisoners to Jail, sos;
total amount received of clerk of court
s1O6.
The chief officially announced the death
of Patrolman Michael +. King. and it was
ordered inscribed on the minutes. The
following new applicants for the vacany
were read and ordered on file. as was Pc
htion of Mrs Jennie M. Norton to be APP
pointed police matron. Supernumerary
James Hanley, John ]. DoneGan of AZ Wal
nut street. John Healey of 1872 Silver
street, Charles p. Calabro of los North
Elm street, Michael T. Sullivan of 81 Full
Ter street. Israel Roberge of % North Riv-
erside street, William Cassin of 81 Welton
street, James z. Halpin of ~ Pleasant
street, James Dodds of 80 Pearl street, st
Leger Beere OF 965 South Main street
John III. Wall of Ill Stone street, Matthew
Ryan of North Riverside street, Joseph
Andres Kavics of S5S Bank street, John A.
Somerville of IS North Elm street. Patrick
Brennan, Henry F. Baker of 914 Bank
street, William Bryant of 66S South Main
street. 7. D. Mccarthy of 81 Baldwin
street.
The board here went into executive ses-
sion and the reporters were given the
grand bounce. Chief Egan was asked to
remain. The session which lasted an
hour was relative to the efficiency of the
force. After resuming open session the
salary of police matron was fixed at $500.
Patrolman Michael McAuliffe was raised
one grade. No vote was taken on the new
officer. 1t was left until next Tuesday
night.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
THE WATER COMMITTEE.
John w. GaTney & Co are to be HauIe
Over the Goals.

John w. Gafney & Co to be Hauled
over the Goals.
The regular monthly meeting of the
water committee was held Tuesday evening
in the district court room. There were
present Mayor Kilduf. D. F. Webster.
Christian Hauser, II. L. Wade, E. b.
Kelley. John Fitzpatrick, T. d. Barlow.
LIB. Rice and Engineer Cairns. The bills
for June amounted to $50. 145.97.
A bill from G. Art Ward of $3.50 for
damages sustained by interference with
his work was referred to the city attorney.
The bill of D. S. Carter of 800 for dam
ages to rye crop was laid ever. The pay roll
for June was 81 1893. SO. In connection with
Gaffney IL Cos bill the following is the abat
ment: Estimate No 2, contract No II,
l .23l cubic yards rock excavation, S21. 80.
total, 80, 09S. so; less ten percent, s., 7SS 90,
Ofsetting this are the citys bills for May,
June and July. payments on machinery,
building, etc. 50, 900. which makes the city
thus far a creditor to the firm to the extent
of s211.OS.
The bills were approved with the excep-
tons noted.
In reference to the pay roll Engineer
Cairns said that he hoped to reduce it next
month. He laid the cause OF the great ex-
pepse to the dam .ss.AsHpss mason, an in
spector and an engineetfre practically do
ing nothing but receivi1lz Hheir pay because
of the delay of work satz<the dam. The
work has not been pushedsa tai, in that vi
cinity.
On motion of Mr. Barlou Il b6 said that
there was no further need ofhn inspector
it was voted to abolish the Office held by
MIR Fitzpatrick.
MIR Webster said he did not like to bring
up the progress of work on the dan. but he
would like the COMMITTEES to afli6arn to
Friday night to find out What
powers the committee held. He said that
Fenton Il Mcintyre showed no inclination
10 push the work.
MIR Rice said that if Fenton made such
statements as were credited to him in the
Sunday Globe he has no business doing
work for the city, or anyone else. Mr.
Gaffney. he said, was getting stone from
Rey nold's Bridge.
The city engineer said this was for fac
ing the gate chamber, not the dam proper
Mayor Kilduff replied: Here it is July 3.
This contract was taken April 81 and with
the exception of removing a few hundred
yards of rock. nothing has been DONE
The pipe line has progressed so well that
the neglect at the dam is exasperating.
Bids for cast iron guides for screens in
the gate chamber: George B. ScoviIl,
s331.7O; Farrell Foundry and Machine Co,
S349. Awarded to Scovill. Bids from the
Warren Foundry and Machine Co for
specials and for 1870 feet of 80 incl. pipe,
q cents for specials and one cent n pound
for pipe were received. Bids from other
companies were ordered.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
CELEBRATED THE FOURTH.
Patr'"ts Ecmcmb rcd the Declaration O
Idspentlence Anpropriat.Ir

fatr;"ts Ecmcmb red the Declaration of
Independence appropriately.
PUTNAM, Conn, July 5.-The greatest
celebration this place has ever had took
place under the not favorable auspices.
In the morning cxcr iscs DR. Fiskc of New
Haven Ectel as chairman. Mrs Harr~t
Prcsc1tt- Spohords flag song was sung by
chorus CT trained voices. An address of
welcome was then given by Hon. Charles
a. Russell of Killin9ly, Conn.
Congressman Walker of Worcester was
next introduced. speaking for nearly two
hours. Nh. WoOlscy Stryker of Hamilton
college, Clinton, n. Y, followed with n
stirring address, and the poem, Tho
Coming American. by s w. Foss Of
Soineryille, Mass., which came after, was
greeted with much applause.
In the afternoon the programme opened
with the Address of st. Clair McKelway,
editor OF tho Brooklyn Eagle. This was
followed by poem, The Nations Holi.
day, read by tho author, Richard Burton
OF Hartford, Conn. An address by ].
Addison Porter Of Pomfret, Conn, fol-
lowed. The poem by Mrs. AZ. Phelps
Dawson of Hartford, Conn, on THE
Fourth at Eagleville," was then read bv
the authoress. Tho exercises were closed
with finc display of fireworks. GaIusba
A. Grow of Pennsylvania, who was OK.
pected to be present, was prevented By
other datiss,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
DoinEs of . Day In Naugataok end Union

DoinEs of . Day In Naugatuck cpd Union
CITY.
NAuGATucK. July 5.-The employees of
the Durham Hosiery Co hoisted an ele-
CANT flag on new pole at their mill yes
terday.
The glorious Fourth has passed and gone
and while the rain took away some of the
enjoyment of the band concert at Union
City and spoiled the beauty of the fire.
works display, there ware crowds of peo-
pie on our west side streets who appeared
to enjoy themselves. The Seymour band
rendered good music at both concerts and
through the day. Seven hundred boxes of
candy were given out in the children's
parade in the morning. The Rev Father
Lenahan admirably conducted the opera
house exercises, which was one of the best
features of the day, and largely attended.
Owing to the bad condition of the roads
there was no fast bicycle races. The
prizes being put into foot races and slow
bicycle races. The silver watch was taken
by Patterson of Seymour in slow race.
Charles III. Hoadley the eight day clock
and Led Scofeld the silk umbrella. The
other two entries fell by the wayside. In
the l2O yard running race. Gibbons won
20 Judges Cave cigars. Stanley so and
Shear %. A number of races were run
by boys for small money. As whole il
was a good celebration of the day and we
did not see but few men intoxicated dur
ing il.
The friends of Hugh Jones. who went to
England a few mouths since will be
grieved to hear of the death of his
youngest child some two weeks since.
Thomas Z. Walsh and Miss Maggie Z.
Martin were married at st Francis church
on Tuesday of this week.
A six months old child of Andrew c.
Brennan died on Tuesday morning from
cholera infantum. Funeral yesterday.
The Epworth league ran an ice cream
stand on the green yesterday and made
few dollars, the rain hurting them both
afternoon and evening.
A boy of Wood the grocer was cut badly
In the face yesturday by putting a lighted
match too near bottle of powder. 1t ex-
ploded.
Bishops cannon split in two parts on
the seventh round yesterday morning. One
part cut off n fruit tree 200 feet away in
Charles Landers' yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.
Fourth of July Celebrants Is ougI.
Before His Honor.

Fourth of July Celebrants Is ougI
Before His Honor.
Yesterday morning John Peale, colored.
James Griffin and William Kelly for
drunkenness. had judgment suspended.
John Synnott got thirty days for the same
offense.
Edward Flynn was charged with assault.
ing the above named Synnott. FLYNN
wore silk hat and Synnott tried to knock
it of when he received q whipping. He
was found not guilty.
Martin Peranto. who was arrested for
drunkenness. had an ugly looking dirk
hidden in his clothes when searched. He
got dose he will not soon forget. He
was given 81 and costs and $50 and costs,
amounting in all to s68.50. which his
friends paid.
George Lowe and Edward Storrs went
into livery stable on ScoviIl street and
because they were refused a team they
whipped the boy hostler. John E. Carroll.
Judge Root gave them thirty days and s25
and costs
This morning John Hayes got thirty
days for drunkenness.
William Herriott, charged with assault
on Patrick Dillon, had his case adjourned
until tomorrow as the witnesses for the
state failed to appear.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05

Preparations are now complete for III,
celebration of the annual so called ..Catho
lie Day which is celebrated yearly by the
German Catholics in the diocese of Hart
ford
On next Sunday. July s. a convention
will be called in Concordia hall at . m. m
OF the delegates representing the differen,
Connecticut Catholic societies, affiliated
with Geeman Catholic Central Verein OF
inc I nited States. About forty delegates
will be present.
The conventi) IN will be opened with
prayer by the Rev DIR Farrell Martin. who
is the director of the sixth annual Catholic
day, held in this diocese. The Convention
Will listen to addresses by eminent
speakers among the delegates and will
conclude at p. m. A recess will then he
called and an informal reception, includ-
ing the German Catholics of Waterbury
and visiting societies, will take place
at Concordia hall in the evening
July the 9th will call for the second DAVIS
programme of Catholic day.
The Holy Family society of st Cecilia's
parish and members of the same, will re-
celVe at the morning trains the various So
cletles and members of German Catholic
parishes in Connecticut and ACCOMPANY
them them to the Immaculate Conception
church, where a solemn high mass will be
celebrated at 10 O'Clock. Rt Rev Bishop
Tierney being present
The sermon will be delivered by an en-
inent German Jesuit father. st Cecilia's
church choir will render an appropriate
mass. Following the mass, a procession
of German parish local and visiting So
cieties will parade terminating its line of
march at the West End grounds where a
picnic will be held to which the public of
waterbury is respectfully invited.
The American band will render a select
programme at the picnic from to 4p. m.
and the American band orchestra viii fur.
nifh music for dancing. Leo Herr will
prompt. The singing of German societies
will be feature of the day.
The proceeds of the days recreation will
be used for clearing expenses and for the
benefit of st Cecilia's parish.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
THE vALKYRiE sunk.
The Vigiiant Leads sAfI% Competitors in
the Mud Hook Yacht Club Reratta


The Vigiiant Leads sAfrS Competitors in
the Mud Hook Yacht Club Regatta.
HUNTERS Quay. Firth of Clyde. July
5.-Lord Dunraven's yacht Valkyrie was
sunk to-day in collision with the
Satanita during the regatta of the Mud
Hook yacht club. There was great excite
ment on the other boats near where
the collision occurred as well as
among the people on shore. The
Satanita was seriously disabled. To add
still more to the excitement the Britannia
which was leading was overhauled and
passed by the Nigilant in the race for the
Muir memorial club. OFF Innellan the Wig
liant led by two minutes and was forging
ahead. At noon the wind was
freshening and the weather clearing.
Experts who saw the yachts pass Innellan
say that the Vigilant ought to win easily.
In the first run in the American flyer led
by two minutes
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
losses In New Haven.

NEW HAVEN, July "a general alarm
OF fire was rung in the big city market
The fire was caused by an explosion of
fireworks in one of tho stores. The mar
ket Is large two story building, former
ly used as depot and is 30 feet long 1t
Is said that the explosion was brought
ABOUT by some person sending a lighted
ilrccracker among the fireworks. Another
fireworks store ON the opposite side of the
block took fire, and soon both stores were
In flames. Over 30 merchants will suffer
the complete destruction of their stocks,
and the damage is estimated at from
500, 600 TO SI2a 600
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The recent accident TO Umpire Gaffnev
OF the Eastern league. whereby foul bal
struck his mask, shattered the wire and
drove q piece of the fragments into hi,
skull. creates a wonder that similar case.
have never occurred before. The wire
mask is most dangerous piece of armour,
and many cntchers and umpires have
been cut by broken wires thereof. 4
Billy Nash. the popular captain gof the
Boston team. says he cannot account for
the heavy hitting that is being done in the
League this season. The pitchers appear
10 be In as good form as heretofore, the
DaIis appear to be of the same grade. yet
the batting is something terrific. The
balls come down the third base line this
season with nearly twice as much steam on
asin seasons passed, and home runs and
three basssrs are no longer great events in
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
The 7. F. JudSOn Store,
New
Goods,

Did you see those ladies' Fancy Sill
Waists We sold SO many of Saturday nj
$500 each? They are made of fine anal,
ity Habutai Silk in stripes. All in desir.
able shades. most of them cream white
grounds with colored stripes in mink. bln.
grey. navy, red and black. What We
sarted to say was that we should have n
lot of them ready to deliver Tuesday morn.
ing at the same price. Just think of it
Silk Waist made from good quality silk
for 50 60.
A little lot of 121c Wash Goods will 90
on sale Tuesday morning at &c per ward.
This is not lot of cheap goods bought 10
put out at a low price. but consists largely
of goods selected from our regular stock
that have not. perhaps more than enouph
in piece for one dress. There NAV he
one hundred dress patterns in the lot and
there are certainly more than fifty differ
ent styles 20 select from. If you would
get good selection you must come for
them Tuesday or they will be gone.
1t is not to be wondered at, that we are
selling so many wash goods. We have
Just what the ladies all want Friday and
Saturday of last week. We sold quantities
'ofShSash Goods at 12A cents per yard. To
be sufeS We had them for much lower
pricestben that, but most any lady would
rather pay 12A for 25c goods than to buy
cheaper goods at lower price. We shall
put on sale Tuesday a big line of WISH
Goods. similar to those advertised for last
Friday and Saturday. All we can saw is
that they are very good value and will 90
quickly. Fifteen pieces of regular CSC
satines will go at tbs same price-l2Ic.
These are mostly dark colors-navy ground
with white figures. also fewEblack grounds
in stripes and figures. 2R
Have you seen the summer. cofset we are
selling for 4Sc. II is n ventiisted, open
wove corset, good fitting and well made.
Every lady We have sold them TO. is
pleased with them. and why shouldn't she
be? They are q bargain and most ladies
know q bargain when they see il.
For this week we shall sell. a specialize
good Jersey Vest in White and Ecru al
12A cents each. Don't get these goods
with those everybody is selling
for that price. They are no more alike
than chalk is like cheese. Almost every
lady who sees these vests will buy from
them.
Fifty-three Ladies' White, Jersey Union
Suits that We formerly sold for 9sc will be
closed out for 49c each. They 90 on sale
Tuesday morning at this price and will 90
with q rush.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
PREPARED FOR WAR.
Japan and China May Get to Fighting I'm
mediately.

Japan and China May Get TO Fighting I'm
mediately.
VICTORIA, ID. C., July 5.-Adviccs from
Korea give details of the landing of jap
anese troops. Korea is alarmed ut the
movements and pleads that both Japan
and China withdraw their troops. The
plans Of Japan are secret Her navy is at
Its best The warships at present in
Korean waters are the Latsuchima, Yao-
shine, Yanato, Misashi, Takao, Chyada
and Tsukishikan, cruisers; Agakiand and
Chokaikan, gunboats, and the YacynmoI
kan, dispatch boat. Tho Japanese army
which landed ut Juonichan on June 12 Is
separated into two divisions, one being left
at Juenichan to protect the japanese there,
while the other division of /, 600 men pro-
ceeded to Zol. China has taken steps
toward military preparations.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
BELIEVING

that the unusual conditions of trade make
it unwise to defer clearing out sales uns1I
after July 4th, the ordinary time. we have
already run the knife through prices, with
the purpose OF getting our stock down by
July lst- where ordinarily it would not be
until about the middle Of August. Cost
has absolutely not been considered in this
reduction, simply the fact that we have
the goods and ability to change them for
money IN so short a time, depends en-
hrely upon the extraordinary inducements
we can offer to purchasers. Bring in your
cash and tale the goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05

Boston. July 1.-Two dozen victims u
patriotism and fireworks on hospital cots,
and eight persons dead is the accident
story of the celebration of tho Fourth
throughout New England. Perhaps the
two worse cases in the category of mishaps
are the deaths of Fred Brcsmer at Maiden.
Mass, who accidentally shot himself in
the temple, and that of Mrs. Martha shaw
OF Crescent Beach, n summer resort near
mere, who. while watching the police res
cue n drowning boy. was struck by a train
and instantly killed. There were $50
minor accidents taken care of at the va
rious hospitals in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
Block Ia Nebraska burned.

SYRACUSE Nch,, July a--Firc has dc
stroyed whole block of business build
ings, causing loss of $50. 600. The flames
started in the store of Pohlman Brothers
from unknown causes
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05

We are more than overloaded in tins de-
partment and the goods must be turned in
to money at once. And these urioes
ought to do it as they are in almost eyery
instance less than the cost of the goods
At the same time we hAye~'t let IN in the
other departments.
Best Indigo Blue Prints at &c; one good.
vide brown cotton. good quality. at &c
Ladies Windsor all silk ties. the regular
25c kind
French Ginghams. worth 20c and ssc st
l2lc yard.
Toile Du Nords the Great American
bingham, all dress styles, beautiful de-
signs 6ic yard
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
Town OF Edward. Turning.

WATERTowN, y. Y, July "a report
has just reached this city that the village
OF Edwards, St Lawrence county, Is
burning
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
Richard Croker Returns.

NEW YORK, July 5.-Richard Croke-.
accompanied by his two sons, returned
from Southampton on the steamer Majcs-
tic. On board the Same vessel was Lord
Randolph and Lady Churchill.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05

DALLAS. Tex. July 5.-Fire original
Ing in an explosion OF fireworks destroyed
the greater part of the town of Honey
Grove this morning. Los about $2UO,-
OOn
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
6R1mNaM6
Mems Negligee Shirts.

Our stock Of Mems laundered Negligee
Shirts is simply immense;
-withouta doubt We can at the present
time show larger stock than any three
stores in this city put together. 1t is well
selected Una most complete in every de-
tail. The maker of our shirts are world
renowned for the quality and fit and our
prices are even less than Dry Goods prices
We have them in all styles and colorings,
including fine line with detached collars.
Following are our prices 75c. sec, CSC,
s1.25. $3.50. 81 AZ. s1.59. s1.75. $1.e2.
Shirts with t~o detached collars at 75c CSC,
sI.3s. We wish to impress on your minds
that our Negligee Shirts were bought and
viii be sold right
A fine line of unlaundered Ncgligee
Shirts at soc. 75c. s3c. 92c. s1.OO. 81 IL.
etc.
Mems Underwear. is also an important
item in Mems Furnishings, We have a
splendid line of summer underwear at 25c.
s9cs soc. 75c. CSC. s1oO. s1-25. up to
$I.92 each
AlsoJa large line of Neckwear for ladies'
and men at 12c. 25c and 47c, each.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
The National CanitaI

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The Fourth yvas
celebrated very quietly. There were half
dozen celebrations by patriotic bodies,
OF which the most interesting was con-
Quoted by the Sons of the American Reyo-
luton. which, under an escort by the Ma
rtne band and detachment of the nation
al guard. marched to the foot of the
Washington monument and hela exercises
there. The Rev. DR. Elliott of the tsoen-
sion Episcopal church delivered the inyo-
cation. Patriotic hymns Were sung. and
Senators Sherman and Jarvis delivered
patriotic speeches.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-07-05
E. 7. TURNER & co.

Take advantage of our great CLEARING
sale; fou can buy Dry Goods at 75c on
me aoiisf' Just sample of the prices.
chiefs.
sc each-5O0 dozen Ladies' Beautifully
Emoroidered on very fine lawn. regular
. Tor $500 doz. Ladies' and Gents
Hemstitched White and Colored Borders,
SIC.
At 15c-LAdies' full all linen hemstitch-
ed. our regular use erods
At lie each-IAdies' French Batiste
Handkerchiefs all linen. Remember we
have been selling them for 33c.
2 for 25c-Gents' Linen Cambria. extra
fine.