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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
NOVEL UNDERWEAR.

lengthwise at neck and waist line and drawn more closely by a belt of ribbon passed under the tucks or through but. tonholes in the back and tied across the front. Wide revers, daintily embroid- cred and hemstitched or banded with insertions and edged with valenciennes lace. trim some costly gowns, while others have 0 fichu of embroidery and valenciennes deeply pointed in front and round in the back. Others again have large lace trimmed collars and sleeves. These gowns measure 2 F yards wide. and, as for the sleeves, these compete with dress sleeves in width. A popular fashion is sleeves reaching to the elbow, where they are finished with a deer founce of lace
 White petticoats are being worn in doors again and are everywhere mort popular than for Q long time. For the street silk petticoats. however. hold their place. There are also street petit coats of alpaca, gloriosa. serge, haii cloth. To be quite correct petticoats must match in color the walking dress French petticoats have no opening in the back, either the walking skirt or the short underskirt, and are fitted below the waist by darts in front, all tho full ness being drawn across the back by tapes in facing sewed on tho skirt
 By tho bye, most American womer wear their petticoats too long, even ir fine weather. A Parisienne never com mits the impropriety of letting her skirt' dangle round her boots. She makes ( wide distinction between the house dress and the street dress when it comes tS length of skirt ELSIE BEE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
NEW POSTOFFICE RULES.
P1stm ,sters Practically Deprived o
 Appointing Power.

PIstm .sters Practically Deprived of
 Appointing Power.
 Acting Postmaster-GeneralJ Jones has is- sued instructions to all postmasters at free delivery offices, directing them that here after sub-letter carriers must be nominated from the eligible list. Vacancies in the carrier force must be filled where practi- cable by the promotion of the senior 'subs." All removals and new appoint ment of clerks and carriers must be re- ported to the first assistant postmaster. general as soon as made.
 No carrier is to be removed except fol cause and upon written charges filed with the postoffice department and full oppor tunity for defense. No resignation asked for by a postmaster will be accepted by the department. Postmasters must sub init to the department all questions relat ing to appointments. removal and rein statement of carriers for settlement by correspondence between the department and the civil service commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
THE CASE NOlLED.

DomenIco Manfredi VIII Not he Tried
 For Murder.
 The grand. jury was in attendance at the Waterbury superior court. criminal side, in New Haven. this morning. to sit on the case against Domenico Man fredi for the murder of Leonardo Petruzzi. Assistant State Attorney Terry announced that the charge had been modi- fled to manslaughter and the jury was dis charged. The case will probably go over until the next term.
 The charge against Moy Chung. the East main street laun- dryman. for shooting John McGrath. was changed from assault with intent to kill to simple assault. Moy Chung plead ed guilty and was sentenced to six months in jail.
 August Nilson of wolcott, charged with assaulting Albert Carlstad with a slung- shot. was found guilty. Attorney Ken- nedy made an able plea and the jury recommended that mercy be shown the prisoner. He was sentenced to five months in jail.
 John F. Cam and Emma Minbis. found guilty of adultery. were sentenced to foul months each in jail. The case agains Lulu Riggs for adultery was nolled.
 Peter Mcdonald. charged with theft ot gold watch, was acquitted.
 John Keefe, charged with theft. pleaded guilty and was given six months in jail. ] Angelo Morelli. charged with assault or Joseph Tregori, by advice of his counsel Attorney Kennedy. pleaded guilty and wa 8 ntenced to two months in jail.
 MANFREDI WILL ESCAPE.
 Late this afternoc Manfredi. the alleged slayer of Leonardo PetruZzi. was brough into court. and Attorney Terry nolled tn case for nanslaughter, as it was though that the state had not enough evidence to SC cure a conviction.
 The reward of s200 offered by Mayo kilduff for the conviction of the murdere will therefore not be paid to those who se cured the arrest of Manfredi.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17

The jury in the case of Walker vs En- sign this afternoon gave verdict for the defendant. The arguments in the case of Broderick vs Blakeslee & Son are being made this afternoon.
 St Cecilia's fair will open this evening. The stage entertainment will be as follows: Adams Brothers < Cadot, ladder act; Dotty Simpson, child danceusse; the Misses Clifton and Lathrop from the Par Tor opera house. in songs of the day.
 The nucleus of Court Martin Hellmann, the names of which have been published in these columns, were initiated by Court Falcon last night. After the ini' tion ceremonies the members boarded a trolley car and went to Naugatuck, where they were treated to a royal reception by the members of Court Goody ear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
DOWN THE VALLEY. NOES

Doings of . Day In NauRatuos and Union City.
 The oficers-elect of the Cady and Beardsley Campaign club are as follows: President. Homer Twitchell; vice-presi- dent. David Pratt; secretary, Nj. H. Law laus; treasurer. John J. German; canvass ing committee. Aaron French. Simon Hoff- man. Joseph Kline. The next meeting of the club will be on Saturday evening at s o'clock.
 The democratic delegates to nominate a candidate for probate. judge will meet to- night.
 The bulletin of state board of health came to hand. yesterday. our percentage. representing the annual death rate per ,000, being 17.2, the lowest of any month this year. except June. when there were two less deaths. The percentage of deaths under 5 years of age to total mortality is | fifty per cent, six of twelve dying in in fancy, while three of the remainder died without an attending physician. Most any stranger in town would have imagined when the Foresters escorted their guests from the bridge to Town hall. last night. that 1t was political meeting. from the display of red fire. There were l37 in the parade. besides the drum corps, some twenty of them being nicely uniformed. A | when there was more parade. It was near 3 a. m. when the last of the company left the hall
 The Medical society meets with Dr Spring tonight. Dr Futile furnishes the paper read.
 The Woman's Study club met at the Li- brary, yesterday. Several valuable papers were read by some half-dozen members on "The Influence of Novels on Modern Edu- cation" This club bids fair to become very popular here.
 Judge Lawlaus opened court and married Waterbury couple last evening. His usual fee is saluting the bride, but this one kicked. Ask him about it.
 Four delegates went from here to Water. bury to-day to attend the republican sena. toriaI convention. The republican probate convention meets at court room on Satur day night at 8 o'clock. } William Garland and Miss Catherine Phefan were married in St Francis churcl } this morning in the presence of a larg' number of relatives and friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Bristol Defeats winsted For the state
 Championship.
 The Bristois and winsteds played ball for the state championship. in Bristol yes terday. in the presence of 2,000 dyed-in- the-wool cranks. There was wrangle m the first place over the umpire. The teams could not come to an agreement and 1t was finally decided to have two umpires. one from each place. The men selected were Wheeler of Winsted and Highland of Bristol.
 Six innings were played with the score to in favor of Bristol. and at the be- ginning of the seventh inning, the Win steds being at the bat. the Winsted em- pire made two rank decisions. He called a man safe on fiji st who was clearly out and declared another man safe at second whom the Bristol players claimed was fairly put out. At once there was great hub-bub and so much confusion that the game | could not go on. Neither side would ield | and before any final decision was reached It had grown so dark that they couldn't play and the game went to Bristol. to 3. The teams were composed as follows: Bristols-Mahony. c; westsrvelt. p; Rogers. 1b. Stafford. 2b; Fuller. ss: Since han. 3b; Burke. 1T; Connors. cf; Gun shanap. If.
 winsteds c; Klobedamz. p; Roger Connor, 1b; MRckey. 2b: Simmons ss; Greene. Garry and McCOrmack in the field. Coyne. 3b.
 Four of the Bristols team were from the New York National League club. as fol- lows: westervelt. Stafford. Fuller and Burke. The winsted team had Lachance of the Brooklyn club. Connor Cf the St | Louis club. and Klobedanz. Garry and another player from the Eastern league.
 The big league players put up a great game and such ball playing was never before seen in Bristol.
 The players will probably put up slO each to pay expenses and play again Sat urday for the gate receipts and slO0 sweep BristOis oIOo3 31-5 | winsteds 5000 O-3 | BatteIies-Bristol, westervslt and Ma honey: winsted. Klobedanz and Lachance.
 Billy Joyce is still laid up. as the result of the operation performed upon him in Il St Louis hospital.
 | McMahon of the washingtons has been in Bridgeport since he was injured. He expects to play ball next season. | Donavan was the only member of the Pittsburg club who participated in every game of that stub during the season.
 Umpire Lynch did not appear in Gin. cinnati during the season.
 Charley Farrell cauGh; in lO9 games the past season, more than any other catcher. Then came Robinson with 1O7 and Me Guire with 10I.
 Manager Murray of the Providence clut says that James Sullivan, whose service: have been claimed by the Boston club. is the best pitcher of the Eastern league.
 Opinions differ as to the value Pitcher Baldwin will be to the Philadelphia club A man who has been given as msny trial, as he and found wanting is not entitled tS much confidence as a general thing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
The Miller & Peck Go. Your
 OPPORTUNITY
 S,Ia

The heads of our various departments all want this space this week as they all have something important to say we can't accommodate them all at once 60 we let five of them tell short stories.
 SILKS.
 The recent auction sale put some great values on the market and we got a few we will place on sale in two lots the greatest assortment of silk ever shown in this city. At 49c-This lot includes Surah, Satin, Duchesse. Faille. Francais. illuminated figures and stripes. Many of them arc worth double.
 At 69c-Here are fancy stripes in variety too numerous to mention:
 COLORED DRESS GOODS. reduction caused by the new tariff have taken time by the forelock and made prices accordingly, here we mention.
 AT 73c-lO pieces Illuminated Algerian cloth. This lot won't last long. so come early.
 At 79c-5O inch Melrose cloth in cheeks and mixtures. value SIPS.
 BLACK GOODS.
 Include the following new weaves: Con- tile DrRp de TOnlon, Chevrcn and blaShoAi. hAilNAS NoTus. Neptune SeTSes in plaIds and fancy weaves
 At 59c-Extra fine French Henrietta, superb luster. This lot of goods was con- csded cheap at S5c.
 CLOAKS and SUITS.
 One cloak man says there can be no dis appointment here.
 At S7.9S-Especially in that lot of Coats that we are selling at the above price made of fine diagonal and he says they would be cheap at SlO.5O.
 At S7.9T-Ladies' suits, short basque, silk lined. value SIP OO.
 CHILDREN'S WOOL DRESSES at less than cost to make.
 At 75c- 100 2G inches Umbrellas. para gon frame. natural stuck and fine English Gloria. warranted fast black, value sI OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
LOVES OCEAN TRAVEL.
Mrs. Carson Has spent $50. .oOo In Living
 Steamships

CHIC AGO. Oct. l7.-Julius Rohrbach has asked the probate court to appoint a conservatur for the estate of Mrs. Eliza Carson, his motherin-law. It originally amounted to $l1o, 900. but her relatives say sho has spent fully $50, 900 of the amount in ocean travel.
 The old lady has a passion for living upon the sea and has not been of an ocean steamship for more than one day at a time for the last year and has been travelling about constantly for 10 years It is alleged in the petition for a conserv- ator that Mrs. Carson's love for the sen has grown to be R mania, and the court is asked to prevent her from turning the balance of her fortune into the coffers of the steamship companies. where, 1t is said, she has put the SSo, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
JoneS,MorganzCO.
Concession Sale

of Bows and Chlldren's Suits. owing to the late delivery of goods that should be delivered to us month ago. The man. ufacturers have allowed us a concession on the price to keep them. This we propose to give to our customers, prices that rule now on Children's Short Pant two P. c. Suits are the lowest iii the history of the clothing business.
 A Few SIedoe Hammer
 Convincers.
 All Wool Dickey Suits, worth $500, price now $50. Fine Brown Twilled D. B. Suits, worth $3.5O, price $2.OO. Black Cheviot and neat mix lures, double seat and knee, at $2.50. Great values in Rough Cheviots. Black ami Blue Fancy Cheviots and Wor- sted Suits at $50. the r..sular $500 grade. Slater blue tricot Suits, sold every where for $6.00 and $7.OO. our price $500. All suits m dc with double seat and knee.
 Boys Long Pant Suits sizes IA to 19 years, neat mix tues, in single and double breasted all wool suits, at $500, 5000 and $7.50. Black Clay Worsted Suits at $S.50, better grades at 5000, $12.5O and $500.
 Underwear One case Silk and Wool Under wear in three colors,
 Salmon, Blue and Violet, price now $2.00.
 Jones,MorganaCo, Clo:hiers, Hat:ers { furnishers,<
 ee and os Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
UNDER MILITARY CONTROL

\ Novel Idea of the Trustees of the
 state School For Boys.
 The plan of the board of trustees and the superintendent of the Connecticut school for boys. of placing the institution under military control, will costl about q. 300.
 The schools are generally formed into battalions and every boy is armed with .a dummy" gun. belt. bayonet and cap very much like the regulation fatigue cap. The front of the latter will bear the mi tisls of ''C. s. B." made of brass. F1r the purpose of observing the bene- fits and usefulness of the plan the board will visit the different state institutions now working the scheme.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
kINGSTON'S ANNIVERSARY.
Burning of the old Revolutionary Town
 Commemorated.

KINGSTON, \. r., Oct. 1.-The one hundred and seventeenth anniversary of the burning of Kingston was celebrated at the old senate house by Wiltwyck chap ter, Daughters of tho American Revolu- tion. and by citizens.
 The exercises consisted of addresses by Mayor Kennedy and William Lounsb bery of the Senate House association and the reading of historical papers by Mira Anna F. Clearwater of this city and Mrs. Marie Le Due, a lineal descendant of George Clinton. Mrs. Katherine Woods Madden read Will Carleton's poem, "The Burn ing of Kingston"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
Big Machinery Company Falls.

HARRISBURG. Oct. 1.-The Raymond and Campbell Machinery company of Mid dletown has passed into a receivers hands. The property of the company, together with Its leasehold interest in 1ands cost $3iO, GOO Its bills receivable and amounts owing 1t aggregate s76,- S66. 80. while the indebtedness for ma terial. borrowed money, etc, is se35. o7O IT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Tomorrow will be regular weekly bar gain day at Curnn's.
 J. B. MuIlings Is holding down prices on fine clothing. the rightly made Kind. |HinThursday is E. T. Turner & Cos weekly baxnin day. a 'ii; tfi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
TOWN BURNED UP.

An IncsndIary Fire Almost Destroys Liber-
 ty Center, O.
 FoRT WAYNE, Got. 17.-Liberty Gen. ter, O., on the Wabash railroad, was al- most totally destroyed by fire. The en: tire business portion of tho city. together with a number of dwellings. was con- stunned. The fire was incendiary The loss Is $lOO, 900. Three suspicious char acters have been arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
Betting AxaInat HiiI.

NEW YORK. Oct MA number of bets on election were made on stock exchange to-day. Fred T. Adams bet SIG. 900 at two to one that Morton weuld defeat Hill and s2O, 900 even that Morton would carry the state by 25, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17

A suit of fancy woven material hal bodice and very full sleeve tops of satin. There are wide rcvers of the cloth, finish. cd with buttons and edging of satin. Pas. sementerfe straps arc set across tho front Tn vest fashion, and . chcmisette and col. lar of lace make an appropriate nnish.- New Yoek Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
Tn, Maine. PrsI,m,,.r r-,.,

NEW LONDON, Conn, Oct. 1.-The battleship Maine had a preliminary spin previous to her official trial, which will probably take place today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
Killed at . Crossing.

QUINCY, Ills. Oct. l7.-william Davis and wife were killed by Wabash passen- ger train while at e crossing west of Mount Sterling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
D<nnf RnhhFff.

WILLIMANTIc. Oct 1.-The depot at Turnerville was burglarized last night and $40 taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
....ea-.,s u,axv Kss,.,r.,Ion

CHICAGO, Oct. 17.-The registration of voters here was tho heaviest Chicago has ever known. Tho total registration was nbout oO5 OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
Union y.teran. Union.

GENEVA, N. Y., Oct. 17.-The sixth annual encampment of the Union Vet erans' union Is in session here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
Allen For sheriff.

LrrcHrrELD, Oct 1.-The democrats
 of Litchfield county to-day re-nominated Henry T. Allen for sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
Standard dotat sorwaIk.

The Standard Oil Co insends to erect a s2OO. 900 building at South Nor~alk. Its agents have recently purchased A large tract of land for a site.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
E.. G.IMLDUFF G CO.
 No. 54 Bank Street.
The Art of Writing Advertisements,

Is claimed by to be gift of congregation, therefore
 just we'll to bear in mind that there sometimes difference between the bargains in the paper and the bargains the store The best story the imagination something to do turn imagination and then and inspect magnificent stock of Fall and Winter Clothing and we will surprise you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
Struck by n Train.

NORWICH. Oct 17.-John Ahearn was struck by a train at 9:35 this morning His arm was cut of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17

washburn, Crosby q oo's and genss' Noun tk.2S barTsl st LAdd's. br aso1 '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
Thursday Bargain Bay.

Heminw4y Al.d BArtletts Rope and Silk at e sksin-
 4x4 Brown Cotton COntinentAl Cindsr. another name. 5c yard. nothing better made
 Best Puritan Pins. at 3e a pApsr
 25c GutfA Perch Dressing Conbs. al I4c-
 Turkey Red Table DAnaAsk. at I2ie yard. Black Duck for Dress facing. At Sc yArd Dress brAids. all cOlors. Ef 2c bunch
 Best Apron GinghAms. the best made. st 4e yard
 The famous Lettuce Cream for toilet. from 5Oc to 29c.
 Gents Seamless Half Hose. pairs for 25c-
 All silk Gro Grain and Satin Ribbon. all colors in Nos , and . cDly. at Sc yard
 High grade of Pocket BOoks. the regular price Is sl. ThursdAy al 69c each
 Elastic Corset IAees. % each. 2 for 5e-
 Our sl-a5 Broad Cloth. in all shades. At s9c yard.
 Evening Shades in all Wool CNshnsre. 3s inch wide. regular soc goods. At S7e-
 Line of Covert Cloth Suirings. all shades al l2ie yard vlolets. CArnAtions. Roses Of all kinds. LiIly Of Valley. in their season. Gt Dry Goods Prices. you know what that means don't you
 Also full stock Of Bulbs. in fact ws are | headQuArterS, As our stock consists of an [ almost endless variety. and we can furnish you with any kind you require
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17

PUBLIC STATIONS AEE LOCATED AS FOLLOWS: Baldwin St. No r.. James F. Roe Bank St. No gs6. Central Offlce. Blank St. NY. N H& II. Pass station Fast Main St. Nos. A. D. T. < NJ. Co. 'Meadnw No T2s. F. II. Sears. N. |. < \.
 F. Passenger Station. West Main St. No .9. Sc1vill House. Bethlehem. Post Office. Judd Brothers. sHOtchkiS~Ville Post Office II. C. Smith. NauEatuck. C. Water St. H. I. Mccarthy. North wOOdbury. Post Ohlce. Dr H <.
 Hartman. T omaStnn. Central Office. Union City. P~St Office. J. !. Linskey. Watertnwn. Post Ofilce. F. c. Atwood. WateTVille Wateryille Drug Store, 'N"odbury. Fost OTice. pr L. |. Ket-ham' sNOsldburY, Dr ID. R. Rodger.
 Indicates Ar tomatic Sta ion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-17
The Miller & Peck Co.
Waterbury & Naugatuck Concrete Co.

Asphalt hoOrings. bridges. driveways. &c done tn first class mRnneF at short notice and low prices.
 Headquarters 5ss Mill street Orders re- ceived at IS Exchange Place. Cutters harness store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-28
Curious Marriage Statistics

A German statistician has recently
published the results Of his investiga-
ton Of the relative ages Of husbands and
wives in the various capitals Of Europe.
He ascertained that marriages are the
most frequent where the husband is two
or three years older than the wife.
Women under 20 years Of age usually
take unto themselves husbands six or
seven years older than themselves. The
cases in which the man was a year
younger than the woman were almost as
numerous as those in which he was six
or seven years older. The first condition
was true Of c. per cent, of all married
couples and the latter condition of Ga
per cent. The cases where the husband
was six or seven years younger than the
wife were Just as nu nerous as those
where he was Is or II years older. Only
two cases were discovered where the
husband was 3j wears the senior, ore
case where he was AZ years older, and
one case where he was older by 46 years.
One case was discovered where the wife
was "a years older than the husband.
Twelve and three-tenths per cent, Of
all men who marry women under y
years ago are between % and % years
old.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-28
His Clients Gratitude.

A good story about lawyer is going
the rounds. The occurrence took place
50 long ago that it is not within reeol-
lection Of any but the older disciples Of
Blackstone, so it will pass muster, even
though it is a chestnut
1t seems that a tramp was indicted
for stealing q watch. lie was arraign-
ed and pleaded not guilty. Having no
counsel and being without funds and
total stranger, the court assigned his
defense 10 the attorney in question.
The tramp was as guilty as ever a man
was, but, as the attorney was young in
practice and desirous ofgrinding of some
Of his wire edges against the district at
torney, he accepted the task and entered
upon its discharge with all the zeal at
his command. He had absolutely no
defense His client practically admitted
the theft and sat through the trial in an
attitude of detection and despair.
Nothing daunted the young attorney
rose before the jury to sum up his case.
Providence had endowed him with a
tongue capable of almost anything.
He had his address at his tongues end
and the manner in which he reeled it
off established his name in the commit
nifty in characters as inefaceable as the
ribbons Of old Gibraltar. He held the
twelve men tried and true spellbOund.
They gazed at him in openmOuthed
wonder. Alternately they laughed and
cried, aud people in the audience follow
ed their example. He pleaded the
hopeless cause Of the guilty tramp with
all the eloquence~of a Burke, and when
he had finished, the enthusiasm of the
spectators seemed TO know no bounds.
Ii is said that it took the jury eight
minutes to Whitewash the tramp and
provide him with wings and q halo.
The verdict was for aequittal. The
tramP-so Thoroughly surprised and
overcome with emotion that he could
hardly speak-rose from his seat, the
tears streaming down his cheeks. There
was stiffness in the court room. "Mister
lawyer" he exclaimed brokenly, "yOu
don't know mean don't know you.
IL want to thank ycu. II amt got
no money but-but-but here's that
watch"