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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
RIFLE RANGE A LAKE.
Fore StiII al Work tn. state
 Gronnds at Mamie.

Fore StiII Work the State
 Grounds at Mantle.
 The recent rains converted good DOT ton of the new state rifle range at Mantle into pond on which acording to the looks anyone might have gone boating. This is what the workmen at the range have predicted and they say that the state of the range will be much worse hefOre spring than it Is now.
 One O the workmen said Satu' day that the range was graded in the first place so that the water would run off as ii should, but afterwards orders We're given to cut the land away more, with the result that the water has nothing to do but soak into the ground. As the range was a swamp in the first place and has not a good foun- dation it does not appear as if it would be safe to drive a horse across it in wet times.
 The range was so verS damp even at the last shoot that many of these that were in attendance were afflicted afterwards with severe colds. If next summer should be wet the military men will not have n very pleasant time while begging at the tar gets. In addition to the dampness they will be troubled with the heat which cannot but be very oppressive in such a big hole, where there can be no breeze and surrounded by shady hills
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
Warmth In old Age.

In old age remember that warmth and an even temperature are just as essential to the welfare of the aged as proper food. Many old persons die from bron' chitis, for example, induced by exposure to a temperature which, harmless tc the young and middle aged, acts severe ly on the lungs of the old. The bed.oom of an old person should be kept at heat of not less than GO degrees, and natural ly chills should be especially guarded against. In respect of tho feeding of the aged, second childhood is like the first childhood Little and often,' is tho motto. and old people should have theil food given them in a state of easy di gestion, above all things. New Yorl Dispatch,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
TIM ELY TOSiGS

Arthur Bradshaw of Willimantic has de cided to locate in Waterbury and will en- engage in the bottling business. pickles. catsups and bluirg being the principal articles.
 Fox terrier lost; reward to finder.
 Special sale of ladies' heavy winter un- derwesr at Currans.
 Tuesday will be one of E. T. Turner & Co.'S regular bargain days.
 Read the advertisement of the Credit Clothing Go and profit thereby.
 An outrage peoples revenge is the way John Moriarty tells about the election.
 All operations on the natural teeth skill. fully performed with but little pain, and at lowest prices by DrE k. Patzold
 Buy winter under underwear for your. selves. your husbands and children, at the Miller & Peck Cos and save money.
 Auction sale of furniture and clrpets at 90 South Main street.
 If you want to buy 8 good overcoat right read Jones. Morgan < Co.'S announce. ment.
 Kelly says keep the money in circu. lation and times will be good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
CATHERINE HARRISON, WITCH
A Taper on the Early Witch Log of Con-
 nccticut.

A Taper on the Early Witch Lon of Com
 necticut.
 Dr. C. J. Hoadly read paper on Catherine Harrison, Witch, " at q meet ing of the Connecticut Historical socie- ty Dr. Hoadly said that while Gather inc Harrison was not executed two were undoubtedly executed for witch craft ill Connecticut, aud there were others about whom there might be some doubt. This community was not swept by the superstition as were some parts of Massachusetts, but there were those here who held to it.
 Catherine Harrison was a house serv- ant before her marriage, and one of the daughters of the house where she work ed made oath that she was n notorious liar, Sabbath breaker and fortune teller The dispositions said she had caused sickness to some people, death to othcrs ald an unholy influence over anin;:I .::l bCcu seen to appear as q calf autl ti.lu.c back to her own shape, and that i.,r form or face had frequent ly appeared at peoples bedsides and other unlikely places. At this trial she was not convicted. She was arrested again i'll May, lGG9, and again commit ted to jail. At the following term of court she was indicted, pleaded not guilty and Was tried before jury. This jury then failed to agree. and she was remandcd to jail until court should con- vene again in the fall. At that term the jury rendered q verdict of guilty, but the court was not satisfied. It obtain ed an expert opinion on witchcraft from some ministers, and still not being sat isfied referred the matter to the general court. She remained in prison until May. 1870, when the general court released her on the payment of the just fees" of the trial and on condition she should leave the state.
 Catherine Harrison left the state and went to WcstchcStcr. x. H., but hcl reputation preceding her the inhabit' ants complained to the governor. FOl some time she was placed under bonds for good behavior. She was aftcrward released Hartford Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
SHAPE OF ROAD SURFACE.
The Parabo1ic Curve Gives Best Result
 Remarks on Side Ditches.

The Parabolic Curve Gives Best Results.
 Remarks on Side Ditches.
 The surface of n road should have n regular fall to the sides uninterrupted by hollows or ruts. A center rise, com paratively small toward what was for merly considered necessary, is sufficient. The transverse contour of the surface should be either section of circle or a parabclic curve. The latter is to be pre- ferred on account of its greater convexi- ty at the sides of the road. A straight slope from the center outward should not be used. as it will wear hollow, and the road will retain water. For gravel surfacing the rise at the center of the road should be one-fiftieth of the width, for broken stone one-sixtieth, giving for road 1 6 feet wide 3. 8 and 3.2 inches respectively of center rise. When hol- lows or ruts appear, they should be fill ed with gravel or broken stone, which ever the road metal used in tho wearing surface may be.
 It is bad practice to cut a gutter from a hole to drain it to the side of the road. Filling in is the proper course. whether the hole is dry or contains mud. The bottoms of the side ditches should be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12

two or three feet below the top of the finished road, giving them depth be- low the surface immediately along them of about IS inches. Their sides should have a wide flow so as to prevent all danger of caving in. They are given such cross section and fall as to rapidly carry away all water coming to them. Where open ditches are objectionable, paved gutters of depth of six inches to eight inches only may take their place, or a loose stone drain like the ono de- scribed for use as longitudinal sub drain may be used.
 Ditches on inclines on which the ve- locity of water after heavy rainfalls would be greater than the nature of the soil can withstand arc improved by hay ing weirs built across them at intervals. These weirs are of stone in sufficient quantity laid dry. They arrest the flow of the water and so prevent destructive SCOUT of the ditches. A velocity of 80 feet a minute is not detrimental. Forty feet per minute will move coarse sand. Sixty feet per minute will move gravel. One hundred and twenty feet per min ute will move round pebbles, and lS0 feet per minute will move angular stones 1 A inches thick. .-Good Roads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
6RJ&1and Of Interest to Men.

Looks like an early winter doesn't 1t? Don't run further risk of Catching Colds and Pneumonia. The world iS of little account to a man when his wife IS widow. Our talk is about Underwear Mems Un- derwear
 All Wool Socks in Dark Brown. Dark Blue, Red, Natural Grey. Black and CameI's Hair. at 25c pair They are beau tifuIly soft, and far ahead of ordinary 25c goods
 One case Mems White Merino Shirts and Drawers. heavy, at 75c each Our Fur nishing Goods man says "that to see them is to buy them" He is generally right
 Note the prices on the following high grade goods:
 Mems Persian Wool Shirts and Drawers at S1 each
 Mems Cashmere Wool Shirts and Drawers at SI p each
 Mems Australian Wool Shirts and Drawers at s1 -42 each
 Men's Pure Lambs Wool Shirts and Drawers at sl 75 eack.
 Mems Natural Wool Shirts double front and back at S1 1T; never sold for less than s1 5O.
 Warm and heavy Gloves suitable for the laborer. the mechanic and for street wear A special Is lot of Lined Kid Gloves al xI pair. regular price S1 25
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12

Dr Munger performed a critical opera tion on the seven year old daughter of Will liam Card of Walnut street. Saturday night The child was suffering from a severe attack of diphtheria, and its breathing powers were we'll nigh exhausted and it was decided that the only possible hope of saving the child's life was with th- aid of a tube which was inserted through the wind pipe in such a manner as to re- lieve the patient. She has since rested comfortably and the indication points to her recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
WATERBURY DIVISION
Kelly Says

That last Tuesdays election has decided the question as 10 who was to blame for the panic of 1898 and 1894 The people have done their part to restore their employ ment and if the merchants and manufac- turefs do theirs, there will not be an idle man or woman in this country in ninety days. As merchant and a manufacturer on a small scale, 1 have commenced the following method 10 give work 10 those out of employment: have bought three thousand barrels of Flour from Washburn X Pillsbury that cost me over Ten Thous- and Dollars that was carrying in my in side pocket and which was no use to any one only the comfort had of counting il over once in a while. To-day the milIers have the ten thousand, tomorrow the far mers will have 1t for their wheat, the next day the farmers men will have it for their labor the next day the laborer's wives will have it to go shopping with, the next day the merchants will have It for but tons, buckles, hairpins and toy monkeys, and the next day the manufacturers will have il in order that the western merchant may be supplied with these goods, the next day 1t is paid to the hands in these factories, and the next day Kelly will have 1t in Salt Water Taffy and it Is back in the same inside pocket. Kelly has lost noih- ing and hundreds of people have been benefited by this money being circulated Now, if manufacturers and merchants will invest their money in stock work and loading up with merchandise for future wants, this will take the money out of the banks and place it In the hands Of the consumers, where 1t must be in order to have business revive. IT the different Boards of Trade of solid New England will recommend this method, we will all be surprised at the result. Do as KELLY tells you, and you will never regret IL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
Killed by a Train.

BRIDGEPORT. Nov 12 Lester $. Nicholas. of Trumbull. 19.a milk vcnder. was struck by the 5:20 train of the New York. New Haven X Hartford railroad at the KoSs uth street crossing Tn this city this morning and sustained a fractured skull When picked up large piece of wood from the wagon in which the unfortunate young man was seated was found imbedded in his head over the left 'ye. He died at 1O:30
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
The Miller & Peck Co. Winter Underwear.

for men, women and children. Now Is the lime 10 be wise and se- cure your Underwear.
 We keep the most varied assort- ment in the city Come in and you will be surprised at the low ness of the price, f,r so high qual- iues. By looking at our .tock you can tell better than by reading about it. First counter on the left.
 CLOAKS AND CAFES.
 Our stock is as complete as can pos ibly be at any time this season. Women cal, go e!sewhzre and look and come back to buy our goods. We cannot ask for better evidence for those that come, but We want every body to know that we have the largest and most varied stock of Coats and Capes ever brought into Waterbury.
 FUR CAFES.
 Are you a judge of furs: If so see ours and we will sell you a Cape without further question. If not come here and get the benefit of our cxper encs. You then run no risks for we GUARANTEE every garment to Ee as represented, and price,,as low or lower than the same quality can be bought for else where.
 DRESS GOODS.
 We've smashed the local market on many things in Dress Goods. We know many of the lo:s are less than cost and we can't do business like this always. The-e are some great values among them, and our advice is to those who haven't yet to attend to the matter al once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
Not mt Brcakfast.

English Sparow-Mr. Swallow, join me at breakfast tomorrow. I have in- vited company of gay birds. and we will have jolly time.
 Mir. Swallow-Makc it dinner, and will accept Look at my swallow tail. I don't want to be taken for Chicago bird. New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
ooings Of Day In saukatuos and Union
 City.

Oofngs Of . Day In NauxatucE and Union
 NAUaATcuK. Nov I2-Edward Stein. who some time since worked for the Globe company. attempted on Saturday night to cut his throat with very dull knife. at his boarding house, while insane from drink. Chief Horsford was called and took him to the police station having lively racket with him there. betore the doctor could sew up the wound. After being serched Stein was put in the corridor of cells. where he found A piece of lamp chimney. and again cut himself badly in the throat and chest. Doctors Robbins and Johnson fixed him up. nurse was procured and he was sent to the leckup in the town house.
 A German whose name we could not learn died here yesterday. from the effs cts of an operation performed on Friday morning
 The fire at 2:30 this morning was in the heaters of No Shoe factory. the oil on lot of new lasts taking fire. But little damage was done.
 The fair of the NJ. E. church is to be held in the opera house on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Unfortunately. as on the two years previous. the Christian Endeavor society put in an entertainment the same night at the parish house. Our Methodist friends feel aRgreived and there are quite number here who think they have right to be.
 Every democrat as we'll as every repub. lican and their families should go to the opera house tonight and hear the Ameri. can band play the phantasy ''Nigger in the Barnyard." It will send them all home happy.
 The selectmen have had their attention called to the condition of the basement oi town hall.
 The warden and burgesses will meet to night to transact business. Frank Hoadley has recovered from pneumonia, so as to be able to move about the room, and hopes to be able to leave fol the south by December 1. | A mouse caused quite a rustling of skirt. Tn one of ous churches yesterday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
SnicitI,. in M ri,Iem.

MEEIDEN. Nov l2 Edward Phtven- meyer, aged ju. one of the best engravcrs employed by the Meridrn Britannia Co, shot himself twice in the head this mt IT. ing. while standing before q mirror and is dying. DesPOndency on account of Ill health is thought to have been the cause
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
Bonds wtII I.- Issued.

WAsuINGToN. Nov l2-The issue of bonds is expected at any moment It k said that the reason Secretary Carlisle de- nied on Saturday that bonds would be issued YVES because President Cleveland utterly ignored him in the matter and made arrangements himself with q New York syndicate for the sale of the bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
ReaSsurCl,

Jonah, expostulated the whale, do keep still"
 Certainly" answered the famous man, ''now that I know where am. l wasn't sure but had been caught in n folding bed, don't you know. De troit News Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12

The most splendid pair of shoes on record were those worn by Sir Walter Raleigh on great court occasions. They were of buff leather, covered with pre- cious stones and valued at $35, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12

The above refers to the Standard Black kcrsey Over coat which we sell for SlO. Our large order placed early in the season will keep us supplied for some time yet. It is by far the best Overcoat sold for $1O. The stock is all wool and made with double warp, making it wear better. the face Is as fine as any Overcoat sold for SD We will pay you back youl money If the same case be matched for $12.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
L.il,e1etl.

A good story is told of a lady who on her way to an evening party. pur chased a most unbecoming yellow tur ban, which caused her to be for some time an object of merriment to the whole roora, owing to the fact of the shopkeeper from whom she had bought it having forgotten to remove from be. hind it large ticket bearing the print. ed inscription: "Very chaste. Only 5s. 11Ld. ."-London Culver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
For Young Men.

We are selling Blue and Black kersey Overcoats cut $. B. IS and 50 inches long. It keeps us hustling to meet the demand for our goods. The prices are $l2, $16.5O, SIS and $2O. Want to speak about a good overcoat that Is made by Rog- CTS, Peet X Co, New York. Their name is a guarantee of the honest workmanship and good material. The material IS kersey, in Blues and Blacks, cut 45 inches long-A good length, price is $22.
 We have them in regular longs and shorts.
 Can fit most any shape, have sold great many of them this season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
soeERlNG UP IN TURKISH BATHS.
The BbuIous Eounder's Sure Method of Having a Clear Head Next Morning

The Bibulous EoundPr's Sure Method of
 Having a Clear Head Next Morning
 Hardly week passes. said the mauag,r Of an up town Turkish bath establishment, tn" doors of which are never "lu-cd, that We arc not called ulOn :u certify to the fact that some L, utlCI IIu has passed the night with uS. The all night business k to a great extent made up from gentlemen who have drank little more than is good for them. They duno want to go home iu tiiut condition Hnd are anxious to be all right in the I!Iurniug
 ''Th,y co,nc in here, take a sweat, shampoo, a plunge and rubduwn and are then pr, pared for refreshing sleep, awak, ming in the morning little the worse for the indisCrrtion of tho carly evening before. That the explanation of their whereabouts; iS not satisfactory to wives "r parents i'll many instances l judI" from the frequency of application for proof of the same.
 Not long since lawyers clerk went over the register of our patrons for q pe- | riud of two wears, and, fortunately per haps for the gentleman ill whose inter est the research Was made, found his auto2,rap!E twris,cn quite frequently i'll q very unsteady hand) over 90 times in that period. I have since heard that this proof prevented the filing of a di- vorco suit that would have created q sensation within the select 150 of the chosen Four Hundred. 1 am thinking very seriously of getting up printed form. like one am told was once used ill Denver bathhousc, which when file q up would read something like this: l tS,.ll.b Scruhhur,lS Turkish Bath, NEW YORK. Oct. q, 1891. This i~ tn certify that Mir. Small Jag l entered this establishment at II D. m., | Oct. q, and left at To n. m. of this date. A. NIGHTOwI, Clerk. J. BROMIDE. NJ. D., Resident Physician.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
Ilistrict of Waterbury. ss Probate Cour

Ilistrict of Waterbury. ss Probate Court b Nov g. 1894
 Estate of John Burke, late of Waterbury in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district or Wa terbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims Tor settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested. within said time, will he debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pa' Eugene J. Sullivan. Administrator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
Mirc Disaster.

BUpA PEsTH. Nov 12 -A \ di-pItch from Breaux. Bohemia. states that twenty lives have been lost by an explosion at Dresden Creditnnstalt colliery, near that lace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
rramI,- Isrcnmr IImd..

CANAAN. Nov F -Four men. believed to be tramps. entered Fuller .S Prcte $ store yesterday through cellar window. changed their clothing for new suits and escaped. There is no clue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
ParIor Opera House
\ Burglary,

Tom-Pills. the druggist, tells me that burglars entered his store the other night and stole $l5 worth of perfume Too bad, wasn't it:
 Jerry-I should say so. Have they put the detectives on the scent:-New York World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12

PHILADELPHIA. Nov 12.-The steamship St Louis was successfully launched nt the Cramps yard at I :02 this afternoon. The ve sel was christened hy Mrs Clevelaad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
PHELANS Store.
 Al E Main St.
A Manufacturers Letter

JONES. MORGAN & co,
 Waterbury, Conn. GENTLEMEN
 When your order on lot l2,065 Is complete we shall be obliged to advance price on same Sl a garment.
 STANDARD CLOTHING Co,
 Boston. Mass
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
A M USE M ENTS.
"The Derby M sc L."

On Tuesday evening A. Y Pearson's big scenic production, The Derby Mascot" will be produced at the opera house The play is A new one and is spoken of by the press as being most interesting and thor oughly up to date.
 The Old Hompstrad.
 Someone has likened n visit to the Old Homestead. to the trip of waif of the city to the country ID the burning hot days of summer. The wide, open country. clear blue sky, sparkling pure water. scented fields, wholesome food and txer- else and smiling friends. blow into blazing and healthy energy the fires of youth which has been banked and hushei by the grit of entailed poverty and ignorance noble charity is this fund which gives to the little wanderers of big city an annual taste of sky and woods. and stIrs their cheeks and eyes with an emotion of pleasure which sits so well on childhood This beautiful New England play will be seen at the opera house on Wednesday evening.
 ParIor Opera House.
 A complete change of programme this week at the Parlor opera house. Popular prices; matinee and night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
A wha.ebaclx aproun5

SACLT STE MARIE, Mich, Nov. 12.- The whaleback steamer No. I4O Is ag1 ound at Sailors Encampment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12
INSPECT oF WATERBURY S PROBATE

DIsTRICT OF WATERBURY ss PROBATE D COURT. 10. 1894.
 Estate of Anthony J. wurth and George A. Wurth. of Waterbury. cCpartneTs in said District assigning debtors.
 The voluntary assignment or the said debtor g having been lodged in this office for record and probate thereof. and John W. Webster Of Waterbury. being in said assignment nomi- mated as trustee for said Estate, therefore ORDERED that the 18th day of November 1894, at Q o'clock forenoon. be. and the same is hereby assigned for a hearing on the ap- provaf of said trustee and that all persons interested therein may have notice to appear, If they see cause and be heard thereon. this Court directs that this order be published three times in a newspaper having a circu. lation in said Probate District before said time assigned for said hearing.
 By Order of the court.
 JAMES U. CAssTs, Clerk of Probate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-12

washburn. Crosby& Co.'S -four ss.s5 at Ladd's,