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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
STATE w. c. T. U.
Opening of the Annual Convention This

Opening of the Annual Convention This
 Afternoon.
 The annual convention of the Women's cut was begun in this city to-day and will continue tomorrow and Thursday. The executive committee met this morning and the convention proper was opened Tn the Methodist church at 1.45 this afternoon The session IS presided over by Mrs. C. B. Forbes of Hartford, who has been presi- dent for several years.
 After the devotional exercises, appoint ment of committees, etc. addresses of well come were delivered by Mrs. Emma F. Cook, president of the Waterbury local union. and Miss Emma Lewis of the ''Y s." Mrs. Louise w. Buuce of Kensing- ton, president of the Hartford county union, responded. The remainder of the afternoon was devoted to reports from the various departments of the state work.
 The address of the evening will be de- livered be Mary H. Hunt ot Boston, super intendent of scientific temperance instruc- ton for the Worlds W, c. T. U.
 Wednesdays forenoon session will be given up to the discussion of temperance instruction in the schools of Connecticut. In the after. o )n the president. Mrs. Forbt S, tug address will be by Madams Layyah Barakat of Syria.
 Thursdays sessions will be devoted 10 narcotics, state and county fairs, and to exercises by the ''Y's." The closing ad- dress Thursday evening will be by Mrs. Francis J. Barnes of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
MUST STAMP ALL CARDS.
Dealers with IUnstamped Packs wiil soor
 Re Liable to Prosecution.

Deal CTS With iU tamped Packs VIII soon
 Be Liable to Prosecution.
 The internal revenue deputies have an- other task ahead and the card dealers of the state an additional precaution to ob- q rye. On and after November 1 any dealer who has unstamped playing cards on hand will be liable to prosecution and fine of $50 for each offence.
 This is in accordance with the provis- ions of the law relating to playing cards contained in the new tariff bill which went into effect on August 2S. On and after that date all wllo sold unstamped cards were liable to prosecution and fine. They might keep any quantity on hand that were unstamped provided they were not offered for sale. however.
 The object of delaying the action or the clause making it unlawful to nave un- stamped cards on hand until November was to give every dealer. wholesale and retail, in every part of the country, ample opportunity to obtain all the stamps he needed for his stock, and to become thor ouehly informed through the revenue ofh- cers and other sources of the exact mean ing and requirements of the new law. Orders are expected at the local revenue office from the Hartford headquarters soon, giving further instructions to the | local officials in regard to the clause, which becomes operative November l. | It is anticipated that another canvass ot the state will be necessary.
 The stock of playin cards on hand with every dealer will probably have to be in spected, or at least sworn statements re- ceiyed that the law has been complied | with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
OoIngs ofa Day in saugatuos and Uniol

ooIngs of Day in NaugatuoH and Union
 CIty.
 NAueArUcK. Oct 23-Frank Judd started for Melrose, Florida. this morning. having received telegram yesterday that his step-mother. Mrs Edson D. Judd. was ill with little hopes of recovery.
 It is we'll established fact that the trolley road has taken fully one third of the mercantile business of this place. Still some of our landlords are trying to ad- vance rents on stores doing a losing busi- ness at present. Do they want to drive all the business from the place?
 John Aldrich, arrested for assault, was yesterday bound over to keep the peace.
 The fete of nations opens tonight at the Gem opera house. The ladies of St Michael's are expecting a large attendance. Fred lily announced yesterday that he was going out of the ready made clothing business.
 William Weary and Miss Marie V. Ryan ot Meriden are to be married on wednes- day, October 30. in Meriden. Miss Ryan taught school here last season, while Mir Weary was chairman of the school com mittee.
 Quite a number will go from here to Waterbury tonight to see "The Two Sisters" "Charley's Aunt" should also be drawing card on October 25.
 The Acme Male Vocal quartettc. and also Prof Johnson reader. will appear here with the American band on November 12.
 The first rehearsal of the wedding tha, is to be in the Congregational church this week, took place last evening. Mrs Sarah Spencer. better known as Aunt Sally. is 93 years of age to-day. She is fine old lady. but has been consider. ably out of health for the past year. Her eyesIght is very poor at present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
THE HORSEMAN.
Flying Jib, l;5s14, is well named.

Flying Jib, l:5Sl4, Is well named.
 Miller & SiblCy are entering into Q new cntcrprise-that of breeding hackneys, coach horses and ponies.
 Domino ran last in the first and last great races of the year, the American Der by and the Morris Park special.
 When the morse sleeps, it has been noted that one car is directed forward. Why it is not known. It is suggested that this Is to guard against danger.
 The dam of Belle J, 2:l2I4, was an in- corrigiblc brute and was traded to the gypsies about four years ago. Her present whereabouts is unknown.
 R. Overholzcr, who left California for Russia with Thomas Murphy last year, has returned. He realized the fact that there is no place like home.
 During the Paris international exhibi- tion the Orloff stallion Bedouin trotted three kilomctcrs In 4:I5 and the last kilo- meter, which is 3, 800 feet, in 1929.
 Rev. F. A. Miller, pastor of the Metho- dist church at Farley, la, recently drove over to Cascade to witness the races there. He became so excited that his mind gave way.
 There is opposition to winter racing in California. The legislature will be asked tO ItSAIINb lbN4hB "lth btNblhB to b"N meetings of not more than 50 days in each county of the state.
 Mrs. LanGtry, under her racing name "Mr. Jersey" has offered her race horse Milford for sale The horse was presented to her by Abingdon Baird, who refused GS, GOO for the animal.
 Mrs. D. D. Shcan of Lompoc, Cal, dons her driving suit every morning and drives to the race course, where she works hcl horses for all there is in them, and tho jockey who can side track or get ahead o her has to bc an expert.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
THE WRITER.

Rider HagGard's brother, Colonel An drew Haggard, is seeking famc as a novel, ist. He is bringing out Tempest Torn. |"
 Miss Ednah Proctor Clarke Is young woman who Is slowly but surely making n notable place for herself in the world of letters.
 Dr. Holmes frequently ended sentences and chapters with propositions and other insignificant words. Chapter of Elsie Vcnncr" ends with the words attend to, " and chapter 12 ends with the words "die of''
 "The Child In the House." tho late Walter Patcr's last publication. deals with rcminiscenccs of his carly days, and, curi- ously enough. speaks particularly of his impressions of death and tells us how the desire of beauty only intensified the fear of death.
 One of the cleverest of the new writers of fiction is MT. Frankfort Moore. He was for some time a journalist in Ireland, but now lives in London. He Is described as n handsome man, with fair hair, a sol dierly figure and n face expressive of kind ness ard humor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
THE SCIENTIST.

The lungs of the average man contain about five quarts of air.
 The two sciences which have grown tho fastest in recent years arc electricity and bacteriology.
 Our moon weighs one-eightieth as much as tho earth. No other satellite in tho solar system exceeds one one-thousandth of the weight of its planet.
 Professor John Milne, one of the great est living authorities on earthquakes, says it Is not likely that they ever result from electrical disturbances.
 M. Meyer of Paris has invented a kind of paper that is indestructible by fro. Specimens after remaining 14S hours in the heat of potter's furnace still retained the glaze.
 The workings of the human heart have been the subject of study, and its power has been computed by a noted physiolo- gist, who says that 1t is equal to the lift ing of 120 tons every 24 hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
INDIGNANT ITALIANS.
The Republican Steering Committee De
 nounced by Representative CommItte,

The Republican Steering Committee De-
 nounced by a Representative Committee
 of That Nationality.
 The item in the DEMOCRAT in reference to the attitude of the Italian people of Water bury on the political situation has woke up the whole Italian colony in this city and the matter was made the subject of much discussion by the leading citizens of that class on the streets and in the differ ent stores last night and to-day. representative of the DEMOCRAT called on D. Trotta. who conducts a sail oring establishment at 174 East Main street, this afternoon, and learned some things which puts a different face on the position of the Italians of Waterbury in relation to local and state politics.
 MT Trotta said the Italian republican committee are not representative men and have no influence whatever over the polit- ical or social actions of their countrymen. The whole thing has been exaggerated. The meeting held on North Main street last Sunday was attended by about seventy five Italians, very few of whom are voters. ''Is there any truth in the rumor that one of the Italian republican com mittes already has been paid the sum of $500 for bis services ?" asked the reporter.
 '.I don't know for sure," replied MT l It means that the Italian people of Water bury have been placed in false light. for can say without fear of contradiction l that the Italian vote of Waterbury has not yet been put ( n the market fer sale, and hope it never will be. The better element of our people feel grieved over these unpleasant rumors ard to offs,t them as far as lies in our power, a committed has been formed of represer tative Ital ans for the purpose of proving to cur neigh. bors that the Italians of this town are not the tools of any particular man. The Italian people are democrats and we shall prove it on election day. Weare out for the int. rests of the Italian people as a whole and for the best inter ests of the city and state which We feel can be better served by tn, democrats than it would, be by their op ponents. We have no personal motive 1T this matter. We expect to bring one O our countrymen here in few days whC will inform the people of Waterbury tha our people are with the democrats hear aud soul and wIll also tell them the reason why. We will publish our committee il the DEMOCRAT tomorrow night"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
How to Remove Different Stains.

Salts of lemon succeed where most things fail. Peach stains arc very hard to remove, and even with the above remedy hole is often left instead of the stain. Extreme care will prevent this. Take a sunny day for the task; first moisten the spot and then rub on a very little of the salts of lemon. Lay the linen in the sun for two or three minutes and then wash thoroughly with soap and warm water. If this does not entirely remove all discoloration, repeat the whole process. Iron rust is more easily removed After washing the article squeeze lemon juice on the spot and then cover thickly with salt. Lay in the sun all day, wash, and if the rust is not entirely removed repeat the application. This is equally good for ink stains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
THE BOTANIST.

The blossom of the prickly pear has been adopted as the state flower of Montana
 A grafted tree at Monticello, Fla, an- nually bears a mixed crop of peaches, ap- pies, pears, quinces and crabs.
 The sassafras is the only survivor of a race of trees which at a former period was common over both hemispheres.
 A Baltimore fruitgrower claims to have an apple tree every apple of which Is sweet on one side and sour on the other.
 The Venus fytrap, a flower indigenous to our southern states, catches flies by an apparatus exactly like the ordinary spring trap or foxtrap.
 searching party In the steamer Nil noussinsk hns left Yeniseisk, arctic Rus sis, in search of the steamer St Jernen, In which the explorer Captain wisgins isfs Ysnissfsk . month ase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
How to Serve an .Everyday" Meal.

Family meals should be so we'll serv4 ed each day that no effort will be ap- parent when company is present. The servant should be taught to pour wa ter, pass plates and observe the guests wants without aid from her mistress. There should be no noise or clashing of plates or glasses, and the courses should be remove without a word. When the dessert is placed on table. the glasses should be filled and plates passed. and the servant should then retire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
AM USEM ENTS.
"The Two SIsters.'

Denman Thompson and George Ryer's beautiful play. ''The Two Sisters" will te presented at the opera house tonight. The authors of the "Old Homestead" never wrote anything half so charming as The Two Sisters" It is one of the pr-iii st plsys ever seen on the opera house stage, and is deservedly popular.
 ''The Passport"
 {" he Passport" is an exceedingly clever comedy, but grows coarse and smutty in the third act With the dialogue between Lord Bibary and George Greenwood in this scene brought within the bounds of decency the comedy would meet with gen. eral approval. The company, from Sadie Martinot down, could not have been i'm proved upon. The costumes were gor- geous.
 ParIor Opera House.
 Splendid attraction at the Parlor opera house every afternoon and evening this week. Popular prices.
 s4CharIey's Aunt"
 The reputation of 'Oharley's Aunt and it's greet success elsewhere has preceded it, 20 that there is every reason to expect A crowded house for the performance here. The comedy is an enormously funny one and has without question been one of tie most striking stage successes of recent years. 1t is now in its second year in London. In New York it passed it's 250th performance. It will be presented at the opera house Thursday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Third Baseman Hartman has been re- leased by the PIttsburg club.
 Philadelphia has signed Second Base man Tighe of the Pottsville club.
 Al Johnson. the reputed principal fnan- cial packer of the new base ball associa- tion has backed out of the enterprise and did not appear at the Philadelphia meet ing.
 Now that ex-President Temple of the Pittsburg club is out of base ball for good, as he says, there is a possible chance for the re-engagement of Manager Bucken. berger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Prices have been given another cut at Kamak's the headquarters of household articles.
 Free candy Saturday at the Great A. & F. tea store. Jones' flour s3.95 at Kelly's. Try his delicious Queen caramels.
 Infants caps. ladies' knit shirts, animal scarfs and ladies' underwear are on Reid X Hughes special list.
 E. T. Turner & Go are sole agents for Buterick's patterns and one of the best dye houses in the country.
 J. E. whseler's bankrupt sale of shoes is now going on. The stock will be sold for quarter of its value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
4 N.wIown Butcher Instantly Killed
 oh

\ N.wIown Butcher Instantly Killed
 Last ght.
 BETHEL, Oct g William Beers. aged 60, a we'll known butcher of Newtown, was instantly killed last night He was driv- ing home accompanied by a German whose name is not known. he having dis appeared immediately after the accident. A large tree or the highway had been cut down and an excavation fifteen feet deep for the removal of the roots was not guarded by lights. In the darkness Mir Beers drove into the pit. Hs was killed His companion was not hurt and the horse also escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
St.am.r Sunshine Earned.

NEW HAVEN. Oct g About 4 o'clock this mC aing the excursionist steamer Sum- shine lying at the dock On the Quinnipiac river, was discovered in flames. The fire spread rapidly and in short time the steamer was burned to the waters edge. Ths origin of the fire is unknown. The Sunshine was owned by E. H. Martin of the Empire Transportation company. He places his loss at about SIP. .OOO, about half insured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
How to Make the Ribbon Harness Now In

This harness" is q revived fashion. It consists of bretolles or braces, start ing from the belt in front under hori- zontal bow and passing over the shoul- ders, where they are tied in fanciful knots, then down the back to meet two rosettes at the belt. The novelty Is to continue the shoulder ribbons both front and back to the bottom of the skirt, each end being finished with large square bow, the long ends flying out with every motion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
{yutlnyys Fight Tn ,TaiI-

TAHLEoUAH. I. T., Oct. 23.-A desper- ate fight occurred here in the jail be- tween Eli Levy, Chulee Star and Bob Dalton. all of whom were under sentence of death. Levy got possession of a razor and made an assault on the other two prisoners, cutting Star fatally, when he was knocked senseless by Dalton, whc used a chair. fracturing Levys skull and otherwise injuring him so that he cannot recoyer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
DIsTEIGT OF WATERBURY ss PROBATE

District of Naugatuck. ss. Probate Court I( Oct 22. 1894.
 Estate of Jennie NJ. D bhle. late of Nau- gatuck, in said District. deceased.
 Upon the application of Frank II. Dibhlc. praying that the will of said deceased may be proved and approved. per application on He more fully appears. 1t Is
 Ordered that said application be heard and determined at the probate office in NauEa- tuck in said district. on the 2Gth day or Octo- ber A.D.. 1894 at o'clock in the afternoon.and that notice be given of the tendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing the same one time some newspaper having n circulation in said district and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post In the town Of Naugatuck. in
 ''N GEORGE D. RESELL. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
Fire in Danbury.

DAxBURY, Oct g Three large barns belonging to J. T. Bates was destroyed by fire shortly before four o'clock this morn ing The contents of the buildings, a large quantity of hay and gaain were lost. together win four valuable Jersey cattle. The total loss is estimated at about q. : 500. The origin of the flames is a mys. tere. thouSh it Is possible they were started by tramps,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
Kelly Says

five should all tell the truth in regard to politics we would be the hsppiest pso- pie ou the face of the globe. It is very evident by what we read in the newspapers and what We hear the ofice-seeker saying from the political platform that some peo- ple are stretching the truth. but I believe it has been claimed that party has right to lie in order to get into power. Probably this is telling a lie for a Gocd end. I 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 is so, and I believe it is. what shall the voter do m 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 months we have been governed by 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., 1894-10-23
Methodi.. Bishops to Meet.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23.-All the bish- ops of the Methodist Episcopal church in the United States will assemble in this city on Thursday, Nov. l, and the pro- ceedings of their meeting have been al
 ready looked forward to by the members of the denomination all over the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
Strong Man at NJ. J. Culloty's.

M. J. Colloty has succeeded in engaging J. ". Hart, one of the strongest men in the world. Mir Hart will exhibit his great atrength at Mr Colloty's place. corner of Bank and Meadow streets. tonight at o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend; admission free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23

An enterprising Boston reporter who obtained admission to a secret meeting of the A. P. A. learned that this secret society has a secret name. "the Amor cans" The secret name enables members equivocate when they are charged with be- longing to the A. P. A. The ignorant fanatics imagine they are not lying when they answer in the negative.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
TrAmp's H rrib'e Death.

CHESHIRE. Oct 23.-A tramp name un- known met horrible death here last night. Freight train No 612, Conductor Ryan, on which he had stolen ride grinding him to pieces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
Heroine at Q Fire.

OXFORD, O., Oct. 23.-At Fairhaven, Dr. Stuler. aged 50, rushed into his burn ing barn to save a horse and fell uncon- scious. His law, Robert Beckett, went in to savo him, but was also over come. Dr. Stuler's daughter ran in and dragged both men from the flames, but seriously burned herself. Dr. Stuler will probably die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
Her Flag at Half Mast.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Oct 23. - The schooner Maggie and May arrived here flying her flag at half mast. Captain Nc Eachern reported that Aug. 3l, while tending travis. two of her crew, Allen and John McEachern, went adrift in a dory and were lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
How to Acquire Lightaess of Step.

Let q girl walk about a room on tip toes, at times balancing a book or sofa pillow on her head. for dignity. If this is done for half hour each day for a year, she will walk like a queen for ever after. A heavy step and downcast eyes prevent grace, Eghtness or dignity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
Killed by a Fall.

FALLS VILLAGE, Oct. 23-Charlts Pack cit. 95. of Salisbury. died yesterday f-om injuries received by falling out of chest nut tree on Sunday. Packet fell about thirty five feet and received internal in juries besides several cuts and bruises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
abbett Sot a Candfd,te

CAMDEN. N. J., Oct. 23-Hon. Leon Abbctt has come out with letter to Col lcctor of Port D. E. Peterson of this place, in which he upsets tho calculation of the Democratic leaders in Now Jersey by announcing that he is not a candidate for United States senator
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
How to Make scaIioped Onions.

Fill m earthen baking dish with lay CTS of bread crumbs and boiled onions pulled into small bits, seasoned with salt. butter and pepper. Fill the dish with sweet milk and bake half an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
Some Slightly SoiIed.

About l50 pairs High Grade Blankets left from our sale of last week Blankets that cost from s7 50 to sl2 before the cut are now from s4.9s to s7-9s. Nov ladies this is not a mark down of 2c on a pair. but big reduction of from s2 to S on c pair. The reason for it is this We were over stocked. We had of High Grade Blsr- kets as many as would have ordinarily have supplied our trade for two years. and vbep we found that some of them were sliphtly ssiled we concluded it would be cood business to reduce our stock. We do so and you get the benefit
 Come in and select the one you want to-morrow-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-23
s. rlnus kunaMaH.

HARTFORD. Oct 23.-Prssident Samuel Elmore of the Connecticut Banking Co was seriou>ly injured this morning. His horses were frightened by an electric car and ran throwing MT Fillmore twenty feet.