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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
FINANCIAL REPORT.
The W. c. T. U. Consists of Ie3 Unions in Prosperous Condition.

Prosperous Condition.
 The second day of the W. c. T. U. was an interesting session. The treasurer's re- port showed receipts amounting to s2.- 4O6 .61 and disbursements s1 .975.20. leav- ing a balance in the treasury of s431 .I4. The report of the secretary showed total of 123 unions with a membership of 3,6l6.
 The following delegates were elected to attend the national convention at Cleve- land: Hartford county. Mrs F. NJ. Stan ley alternate, Mrs J. G. Parsons; New Haven county, Mrs A. H. Down; alter nate, Mrs Joseph Andrews; Middlesex county. Mrs c. B Buell.: alternate. Mrs A. Conklin Fairfield county. Mrs Comes ; alternate. Mrs Nettleton New London county, Miss Hannah A. Babcock alter nate, Mrs Annie s. 0. Fenner; windham | county. Mrs E. w. White Litchfield county. Mrs l.. B. Chapin delegate-at- large. Mrs c. P. Fitch alternate. Mrs c. H. Fitzgerald.
 The principal address of the evening was by Madame Barakat Syria.
 Most of the forenoon's session was taken up with the election of officers which was
 by ballot. Shortly before noon the fol lowing result was made known: Presi- dent Mrs c. B. Forbes. Hartford; cor. responding secretary. Mrs NJ. NJ. An
 drews. Stamford: recording secretary. Mrs F. P. Partridge. Jewett City; treas urer Mrs s. R. Lewis. Mantle.
 | The convention voted to accept an invi
 tattion to visit the watch factory at o'clock this afternoon. This afternoon session was devoted principally to the re port of the committee on resolutions. The
 convention will finish its labors to night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25

The University of Virginia has a strong eleven this year. as the recent score- Princeton, l2; Virginia, o-shows.
 Princeton Is finding great difficulty in securing n quarter back to succeed ex-Cap- tain Phil King. Captain Trenchard was n failure in the position.
 Since the numerous accidents te the liar yard team Harvard is moro than ever con- vineed that therc arc such things as Yale luck and Harvard i'll luck.
 Captain Dyer of Cornell is oyertrained and will not play with the Ithaca eleven for several weeks
 Cornell plays Michigan at Detroit, Yale plays Harvard at Springfield. Mass, and Lafayette plays Lchigh at South Bcfhle- hem. Pa, on Thanksgiving day.
 Walter Camp believes that Pennsylva' mia will mako n stronger showing than ever befnru fhis year, and that she will give Prins etoa the battle of her life on Nov. 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
FINANCIAL MATTERS.
City Trs asurer Bsnnon Instructed to
 Borrow @5o,Oo

City Trs asurer Bsnnon Instructed to
 Borrow @5o,Ooo-
 The board of finance held its regular meeting last night. Mayor Kilduff. Alder men Barlcw. Gregory and Altman being present. A long informal talk relative to the finances of the city was indulged in. The city treasurer was instructed to bor- TOW $50. 900 for use in the continuance of the pipe line. This is part of the S250.- GOO allowed by the common council Twenty five thousand of this is to be borrowed d for use from November 1 to January l. Tha. will pay the bills contracted up to the time when the work for the winter will have to cease. The other S25, ,OO0 will be borrowed from January l to May l. This will be used when the work is resumed again in April. This. it is estimated. will be sufficient until the bonds are issued. Only little over s ,0O0 is left of the last appropriation after paying last months bills. After January l there will be no bills to pay until May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
THE TATTlER.

The town of Girard. Kan, has three ls- dies on its board of education. and ono of them, Mrs. Alice lInldcman. is president.
 Mrs. Robert r. Porter is remarkably brilliant writer. but she laid aside her pen few years ago on account of housekcep- ing cares.
 Mrs. George Gould makes n pretty pic turc with her flno oval face. gray eyes, long lashes and black hair Like all hru- ncttcs, she is particularly fond of ycllows.
 Miss Julia Stevenson. the young daugh- ter of the vice president. who is said to be quite a talented amateur artist, will make her debut in Washington society thls winter.
 Mrs. Charles Dudley Warner Is said to be the best amateur musician in New Eng land. Most of the able musical criticisms so prominent throughout Mir. Warmers writings are due to her influence.
 Miss Marie HIginbotham, daughter of the president of the Worlds Columbian exhibition committee. is one of tho most popular girls in Chicago. She Is also much identified with philanthropic and religious work. S<
 Mrs. Sarah Goe Innis nf Columbus, wife of the ex warden of the Ohio penitentiary, was the first woman in the state to regis ter under the new law. She is B years old and has never been prominent as 0 suffragist-
 Miss Dora Rcade Goodnlc. the poet of the Berkshire hills, whose sister ElaiHc mar ricd Dr. Eastman, Dakota Indian, few years ago. Is engaged to bc married to sity of California.
 Mrs. May Wright Sewcll, president of the national council of women, resides in TnAfRnanNlta and huz n larcp training school for girls She Is native of Mil waukee, but is the descendant of an old New England family.
 Miss Elizabeth Polhcmus of San Diego. Cal, is the only woman in the country, old sen captains say, who now attempts Co guide great ships into harbor. Sho is 20 years old, with m alert, pleasant face, and she comes of n scafaring family. Ada Celeste Sweet, president of the Chi- | cago woman's club. was pension agent in Chicago during four administrations and was the first woman appointed to disburso money for the United States government. Sho is member of tho Civic federation The Duchess d'Uxcs, the wcalthicst woman in Franco. every Friday puts on tho dress of an ordinary nurse and visits a certain cancer hospital, where she takes the piace of ono of tho regular attendants all day, putting herself entirely under the direction of tho superintcndents. Miss Jessie Mack of Colorado has pur- chased a membership ticket in the Uniycr- sity of Michigan Athletic association and announces her intention of going Into ac. tive training in the Waterman gymna- sium. Sho Is the first "co-ed'' in the his. tory of the institution to take such action. Miss Consuela Vanderbilt, tho young daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Willie K, has . fondness for bracelets. MrsI Willie has brought up her family well and has noI ovsstndulged them in luxurics, but thls daughter, who win make her debut fr i about two years, owns . very largo colicc ton of these ornaments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
AM USE M EN TS.
"ChRrlie's Aunt"

At the Jacques opera house tonight "Charlie's Aunt" will be presented for the first time in this city. It is one of the funniest farce comedies ever written and has received enthusiastic plaudit+ wherever given. The plot turns on the escapade of a couple of college students who give a dinner in their scholastic apartments to a couple of young ladies at which the aged aunt of one of the young men is expected to act as chaperone. She fails to arrive and a smooth faced student comrade is dressed up as a starting point springs q great series of Imaginable situations.
 "Humpty Dumpfy."
 "Humpty Dumpty." headed by the greatest living clown. Charles Rsvel. will be given at the opera house Saturday afternoon and evening.
 Parlor Opera House.
 The Parlor opera house has become q favorite place of amusement. A good clean show is given and special provision is made for the ladies. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
AN OCEAN TRAGEDY.
The Steamer Par:s Ran Down and Sunk an
 Unknown ship.

The steamer Ears Han Down and Sunk an
 Unknown ship.
 SoUTHAMrToN. Oct. 23.-Early wednes- day morning the American line steamer Paris, Captain Watkins. which arrived here from New York. ran down and prob ably sunk an unknown ship. The wealth CT was very thick at the time. a heavy rain falling As soon as the collision oc- curred the Paris was put about and a search made for the ship. After a time the vessel or n capsIzed wreck was report cd off the starboard bow but sight of 1t was lost before a lifeboat could be lower cd. Nothing further was seen. though the Paris laid of and on searching until daylight
 The steamer sustained no damage be' yond having a portion of her rail bent and two wirestays broken. Sailors on the Paris say that the sailing vessel showed signals of distress after the collision and that screams were heard aboard of her. It Is stated that a white light was seen on board tho ship three minutes before the collision, but that no rod or green light was visible until after tho steamer had struck her.
 Captain Watkins declines to make any statement regarding the accident except to the company officials. Passengers on the Paris criticise the delay of the steam or in lowering a boat and in getting the sear,hlight working.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.
Bu In S the N. W York \ New Eua land
 Road Improving.

Bu In on the \. w York X New EnA land
 Road Improving.
 Like the Consolidated the New England road is feeling the effects of the returning good times. The Hartford Courant. a good republican paper. said this morning
 New York X New England business has been gradually increasing for some time until it has reached the standard of the busiest time. 4 local official reports that the business in number of east-bound loaded cars this week bids fair to pass all previous records. It is moreover being done much easier by the recently adopted system of running double truins. The roadbed is in excellent condition and few roads handling an equal amount Of freight are able to show better record than the New York X New England road"
 The Consolidated road will be obliged to increase its equipment of transfer steam CTS, tugs and floats which ply between Jersey City and Harlem river in order to accommodate the increase in the east bound freight which has lately come its way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Second Baseman O'Brien of the Butfalos. has been signed to replace Fred Pfeffer on the Louisvilles.
 Toronto and Rochester are now looked upon as the probable successors of Erie and Yonkers in the Eastern league.
 Among the first of the Philadelphia players to sign for next season was Sam Thompson. A year ago he was breathing rebellion.
 There were but four triple plays in the league during the season-one by the Bal timores. one by St Louis. one by Chicago and one by New York.
 Pete Browning is watching every move of the new organization with great inter. est: he believes ''old Pete" will be in grea, demand next season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
Tossed by a Cow.

who was tossed by a COW in Greenville Tuesday, vas reported in a more comfort able condition this morning. His phy- sician says he will probably recover. though he sustained slight intei nal injur- ies. Robilard is only five years old. and he was running in the street when the ac- cldent happened. The COW was of a vic ious disposition. and hooked the little iel- low. tossing him into the air. In his fall the boy broke two bones in Lis left fore arm. The arm where he was hooked was also badly lacerated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
In Favor ef the Towa.

NEW HAVEN. Oct 25.-Judge Wheeler in the superior court to- day rendered a de- cision in the case of the town of Ansonia against Alfred Cooper. The decision was in favor of Henry G. filling. The case was brought by Cooper over & school site which had been condemned by the town of Ansonia. There were three claimants to the property. which was valued at s7O0. Henry c. filling. Louis Cooper of Stutt- gart. Ark and Mrs Elizabeth Downs of Huntington. Conn. TheNcase has been tried in the superior court before. and was decided against filling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
RurgInr Cnntured-

SToSISGToS. Oct. 25.-A burglar giving the name of Thomas Ellis was arraigned before the borough court this morning on the charge of breaking into the summer residence of Charles Horn. a wealthy New Yorker. Probable cause was found, and the prisoner was bound over to the supe- rior court In default of sTO0 he went to jail. Ellis was discovered about 10 o'clock last night ransackIng the house of Jamas E.. Lord
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
Dissric, of Waterbury ss Probate cour'

District of Waterbury ss Probate Court. b Oct is. 1894.
 Estate of John F. Wheeler. of Waterbury in said District. assigning debtor. The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury hath limited and allowed three months from the date hereof for the cred itors. of said estate. represented tn~olNents has appointed
 Florence CIohessy and John c Altman commissioners to receive and examine said Claims.
 Certified by JAMES J. CAssTN. Clerk. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate office on the Iath day of Nov. Ises. and the 18th day of January, lsss at ten o'clock in the forenoon in said Waterbury. for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment.
 Florence Ciohessy. John c Altman.
 Commissioners. All persons indebted to said Estate. are re- ouested to make immediate payment to
 Henry c. Baldwin and Thos. c nlon.
 Trustees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doings ofs Day In Naugatucs and Union
 Ciry.

Doings of Day In Naugatuon and Union City. NAuGATucK Oct 25--At the meeting of Economic club on Tuesday evening. the paper of Rev Mir Ellsworth was deferred for two weeks. and the time was occupied by a paper from Principal Reynolds on "Values." also a paper by Alfred T. Nichol in answer to Mir Soule and Mir Kane on "The Single Tax Question" There was q very good attendance.
 Court Goodyear, Foresters, is making big preparations for its annual masquerade ball at the Gem opera house. on Friday evening. November g. The polls of democratic primaries will be open to-day from to 9p. m. to vote for seven delegates from each ward. to nomi. nate representatives ard justices of the peacs.
 There were 150 voters names added to the list. up to this morning. out of a pos. sible 373.
 The warden and burgesses met las; night to transact business. | The Naugatuck Wheel club will give m | invitation social at the Gem opera house on Friday. November 9. Their sociaIs ars always very pleasant affairs.
 It was dark enough at 3:3O o'clock vas | terday afternoon to cause the lamps to b. lighted in our factories. The rain made il very unpleasant for the Brooks-Gibbu( wedding party. The ceremony being per formed at o'clock at the Copgregatiena church before large number of friends A reception followed at the brides resi dence in Union City.
 About fifty G. A. k. men came dowr from Waterbury last night to visit Isbel post.
 The heavy rain of last night caused very light attendance at the Fete of Ma tions. now being held by the ladies of St Michaels church. so 1t was deemed advis able to postpone it until tonight, wher they hope to see all their friends present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
p,m.rr-r. oy.rrut,t.

NEW HAVEN, Oct 25.-In the court of common pleas Judge Studley this morning overruled the three demurrers in the case of Charles H. Miller, of Vert Haven, charged with violating the Sunday secular law by running a billiard table on the sab bath. The demurrers were entered by the defendant on the grounds that no laws had been violated. The cass was con- tinued for trial at the next term.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
George Gould shoot. ouaIi,

KANSAS CITY. Oct e5.-Georgo Gould arrived In Kansas City in his private car, accompanied by New York friends and a number of Missouri Pacific railway offi- cials. He Is making a tour of inspection over his railroad interests and incidental ly having a good time. The party went quail shooting and bagged nearly 200 birds. Mir. Gould said Buffalo Bill had invited him to shoot over his ranch near North Platte, Neb.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
sne Sat Down to Dro~

TowASDA, Pa, Oct a5.-Hattis len. son, g years old, whose homo Is in Brook. lyn, attempted suicide in tho Susque- hanna river. The girl is visiting friends in this city with her mother. She was missed from the house. and search was be- gun. She was found sitting in shallow water in the river about a mile below town. Medical aid was summoned, and 1t Is thought that she will recover from the shock of exposure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
Tr.,lleY Kn d Shed.

NEW HAVEN. Oct p James A. Tempe of Apsonis has sued the Winchester Avenue Railroad company. of this city. fol Sl GOO damages. Tempe claims that he was driving in West Haven the 17th day of last June when he was struck by one of thi: company's trolley cars. and damage of hi: horse and carriage to the extent of S1 .00C was inflicted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25

ANsoxIA, Oct 25.-Policeman Totten's life was saved by his watch last night A self cooking revolver in his tightly but toned coat went of and the bullet was de- ti> cts q through the clothing. The watch was wrecked but the officers life was saved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
TIM ELY TOPICS

Tomorrow will be the Miller X Peck Co.'S weekly bargain day.
 Owing to the storm E. T. Turner d Co.'S Thursday bargain prices will hold good tomorrow.
 Damon & Shippy can't keep shoes. They sell them. Quality and prices right. That's why.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
\ New Shin.

NEW YoEK. Oct 25-Mrs Cleveland has notified the Messrs Cramp that she will christen the new passenger steamer St Louis. The St Louis is nearly completed, and is on the ways in Cramps ship yard. Philadelphia. Launching and christening will take place November 9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25

nIsTRICT OF WATERBURY ss PROBATE D COURT. Oct n fsss.
 E<sats of Mary Hsfrrin. late of Water bury. in said district. deceased.
 The ndministratur having exhibited his administration account with said estate fo this Court for allowance. It Is
 Oriered-ThAt the sth day of Nov. A ID. tssi. al o'clock In the forenoon. at the PTo- bate Ofice in Waterbury be and the same Is aSSigned for a herring on the aIlownnce of said administration account. with said estate and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein 70 arr%Ar at said time and place by puhllShLng this order in some new~raper published in New Haven County and having circulation in said district
 RoBKxr A. LcwK Jndge-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
The Miller s Peck Go. Bargain Day Friday, Sept 26th.

DRESS GOODS. At l2lc-2O Tisees double fold storm Serge, in black and blue. value 25c. At 69c-4 pieces of our sl % Henrietta. in jet and blue black.
 At 56c---2 pieces of our 75c Henrietta, in jet and blue black.
 CLOAK DEPARTMENT. At s6 4a-I0 all wool Beaver Coats. value 5000.
 At 49c-A lot of black fur animal Scarfs for the neck. value S1.UO.
 At 59c-5 dozen Ladies' Waists. wool tricot, value sl 0O.
 At 5c-Heavy cotton pillow Cases! value I0c.
 At 6se-lO pieces of unbleached an d b:eached canton Flannel. from 1Oc. At 6Ic-Oriental whipcord cashmerettes. handsome designs in stripes and figures, former price I24c.
 At 1Oc-lO dozen all linen damask Towels. value l5c.
 At 15c-5 dozen friDged chenille table Covers. extra value sl.UU. for 25c-IO dozen 36 inch stamped Squares. for embroidering value 2Oc. At 3sc-1.OOO yards cf be. ct ed huck Toweling. from 5c.
 3 for 25c-Ladies' fine swiss embroidered Handkerchiefs. value l2Ic each. | At 25c-Men's Neckwear. value 33c. At 25c-Men's China silk Haudkerchiefs value 37!c.
 At i5c-Ths ''Kodack'' band bow. At 5c--A special offering iE Mems white henstitchcd Haudkerchiefs.
 At lac-Ladies' extra heavy wool H sse. value 35c.
 At 39c Misses canton flannel night Robes. were 5Oc.
 At 23c-Misses' Aprons. extra large size. with Finch hem. always sold at 3jc- | SECOND FLOOR. | At 39c-l5O yard only of English Body Brussels. will go quick.
 At 49c-6OO yards standard all wool tapestry Brussells. with halls and stairs to match.
 At 6?c-25 pairs lace Curtains. value sl. | At79c-25 pairs lace Curtains. valu. sI.5O.
 At 37Ac-f4ncy fringed opaque Shades from 75c.
 At 19c-rlain opaque Shades. from 25c, At 55c-Oilcloth Rugs from 75c.
 At GSc-Oilcloth Rugs from 9Oc.
 The Miller & Peck Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
Kelly Says

five should all tell the truth in regard to politics we would be the hsppisst p-o- pie on the face of the globe. It Is very evident by what ws read in the newspapers and what we hear the ofice-seeksr saying from the political platform that some peo- pie are stretching the truth. but believe 1t has been claimed that party has a right to lie in order to get into power. Probably this is telling lie for a good end be- lieve that nothing good ever came from a lie, no matter what the motive. and it Is time to cry halt on thIs method. If this statement i. 90. and I believe it is. what shall the voter do III order to protect his home and his family Only one thing IS left: Judge the future by the past. Let us see what the past has done for over thirty years.
 With very few exceptions we worked full time. got good wages. and this was un- der a high tariff government For the last sixteen mouths we have been governed by a low tariff party. It needs no explana- ton from one which of these two you want. and when you take your ballot in your hand on next November look at your homes and your employment and compare them with two years ago and say to yourself: My first duty is to my family. and next to buy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-25
ro.,on,c. rosp.e,or a, nr.dr.por,

BRIDGEPORT. Oct 25-A postofice in spector from Washington has arrived in this city to investigate the robbery of the Aspetuck postoffice. The robbery was committed two weeks ago and but little booty was obtained. It is said that the inspector is here to look up other matters in connection with the local postoffice.