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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
THRUST" PRICES.
Rubbers Nearly One-Third Higher Than
 They Were Last Year,

Rubbers Nearly One-Third Higher Than
 They Were Last Year.
 Nearly everybody who has occasion to buy a pair of rubbers, arctics, high or short rubber boots, has been somewhat surprised when he asked of his shoeman the price, to learn that it was almost a third higher than 1t was year ago. The dealers when asked the wherefore of this increase honestly tell their customers that the wholesalers have raised their prices, and, consequently they must raise theirs This story is more often disbeleived than believed, but the dealers, when they make such statements, are perfectly honest and could prove their assertions by a compari- son of their bills for rubbers.
 Last April after the rubber trust had got in good working order, notice was given to all the wholesalers that from that date the price of rubbers would be slightly in creased. The wholesalers expected such a raise as soon as the trust was established, but when they came to see the new price list they were more than surprised. They had looked for an average increase of about 15 per cent, but they found that the trust had raised the price an average of 33 per cent. Naturally the wholesaler had to increase his prices and the retailer his, and that is why the rubbers cost the wearers from ten to sixty cents more a pair this year than they did last.
 Besides makinga smaller percentage of profit on each pair they sell, the retailers suffer by loss of trade, many people since the prices were increased going in for heavy shoes and abandoning rubbers. Since the price was increased great many so called seconds and thirds, an inferior quality of goods, have been put on the market, and the poorer people who have to have rubbers buy them instead of the first quality, which the formerly did.
 The trust guaranteed not to reduce the price on rubbers from April until the first of next month, so there can be no decrease in prices before that time. The dealers would give good deal to have the trust re- duce its prices, but they realize that they have no control of its affairs The only reason the trust gave for increasing the prices was that rubbers had been made so cheap for the past few years that there was no money in the business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
A WOMAN STEALS A RING.
Mrs Bernard McGowan of Meridcn Under
 Arrest at Springfield. H-

Mrs Bernard McGowan of Meridcn Under
 Arrest at Springfield. H-
 A woman who says she is Mrs Bernard McGowan of Meriden was arrested at the Springfield railroad station Saturday even ing for stealing a fine stone ring worth $11O from tray in M. F. Robinson's jewelry store. She worked a species of fim-fam game. substituting a four stone diamond ring worth about $35 for the one she took from the tray while Robinson was at the safe looking for some settings she inquired about Mrs McGowan be- came confused after the act and Robinson's suspicious were aroused. Soon after she left the theft was discovered and the police notified. She was arrested at the railroad lunch counter as she was showing the stolen ring to a waitress. Mrs McGowan is handsome woman, rather short and plump, and very well dressed. She says she yielded to sudden temptation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
HUNTING A LIVE STAG.
The Stag Shot Away Like B Flash, With the Hounds After Him In Full Cry, and Went Straight For the Shelter of His Stable Far Ahead of the Hounds.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Live stag hunting has been inaugurated among the cross country riders of Washington. In spite of the unpleasant weather considerable party of society folk followed such parts of the run as they could from the road. There was good field of riders, who, after hunt ing several miles of drag scent, finished with a lively burst of mile or more after big Irish stag, which was loosed in sight of the hounds and gave the pack the iveliest warming up they have had for long time.
 A field in pink, a magnificent stag in full career over fields and fences, followed by an eager pack in full cry, was treat alike to riders and to spectators. Hunters enjoyed it, the horses rejoiced in it, and even the stag apparently thought it was good sport. but the hounds declared subsequently, that 1t was the greatest bunko game that they had ever been inveigled into.
 To have a large, live stag in full sight of them, and to have him fairly outfoot them and take refuge in a tight barred stable when they were beginning to make the pace too hot for him, was too much almost for foXhounds' equanimity.
 Baron In the Chase.
 The run was a joint affair between the Chevy Chase Hunt club of Washington and the Monmouth Hunt club of New York. Hounds and horses of both organi- zations were out in force, and che stag was loosed from the stables of the latter club, where he had been in training for some days. Among the riders who assembled at the start were Mir. Butterfield, Mir. Won koomer, MT. Wallach, MT. Hit, William and Lewis Early, Henry M. Duke, Robert Collins, Mir. Lindsley, MT. Stone, Percy Evans and Baron Van Kettler
 One of the stablemen from the Mon mouth club was in waiting with stag, a big antlered fellow, held in leash. As the pack came into sight 100 yards away the quarry was loosed.
 Gamy Old Stag.
 The wary old stag ran like a rabbit. Washington county might be tri1e strange to him; but, true to his native in- stinct, he went straight for the shelter of his stable like homing pigeon. Down through the Chevy Chase subdivision he went like streak, taking a four foot fence like bird, and turning north went through the settlement, taking every jump in sight with madly enthusiastic pack of hounds about field behind him.
 Turning south toward Chevy Chase he struck the Connecticut avenue road clear ed the car tracks as though he suspected galvanic current was concealed there abouts and then Init the grit" in the direc- tion of Tennallytown.
 There was apprehension in the minds of the hunters when they saw their game ap- parently heading away from the club house, and for moment it looked as though the pack would get between him and shelter, and the hunt would be con- tinued indefinitely toward the eastern shore of Maryland. But the stag knew his business and at the last minute bolted the road, quartered across ahead of the pack and landed in the club stable by about the same 100 yards start that he had on the pack at the outset.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
MILLER G PECK
January
 Clearing

Here IS money saver and the great question is where can we save the most ? Trade with us, we regulate the price to suit the times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
CENTS SHIRTS.

GENIS SH1RIS.
 Gents outing flannel shirts, light and
 dark colors, were 39c, now 23c Gents outing flannel shirts, light and
 dark colors, were 69c, now 4Sc Gents heavy grey jersey shirts, laced
 front, were 79c, now 49c Gents all wool fancy shirts, were $1,
 now 75c Gents blue flannel shirts, double
 breasted, were $1.50 now $1 100 Gents blue flannel shirts, double back
 and front, were $2, now S1.49 Gents's unlaundered white shirts, linen > bosom and bands, were 59c, now 37ac Gents unlaundered white shirts, 3-ply
 linen bosom and bands, New York
 Mills muslin, were 75c now 49c Gents unlaundered white shirts, extra
 good quality, never sold less than
 $1, now 75c Gents laundered white shirts, fine
 quality, were 75c, now soc Gents laundered white shirts, extra
 fine quality, were S1, now 75c
 GENTS HOSIERY. Gents fancy colored hose, seamless,
 were 10 pair, now 5c Gents seamless hose, double heel and
 toe, always sold at 12Ic, now pairs
 for 25c Gents all wool hose, in all colors,
 were 35c, now 23c Gents Shaker wool hose, We're 25c, now 15c Gents all wool Shaker hose, were 39c,
 now 25c Gents all wool Shaker hose, extra
 quality, were soc, now 37!c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
CLAN DERS.
Humane Society Has Its Attention Taken
 Up With Many Cases.

Humane Society Has Its Attention Taken
 Up With Many Cases.
 Glanders has become so prevalent all over the state lately that Humane society agents have had their hands full of cases and large number of animals suffering from this highly contagious and fatal dis ease have been killed by them, after careful examinations in every case.
 It does not really come into the province of the society, it takes up much valuable time and infiicts considerable expense.
 Glanders has become so general and is increasing so fast that the matter of in vestigating and suppressing it should be taken in hand by the state. which could push matters more thoroughly and bring the disease to a termination sooner than the society, which can only devote DOT ton of its time and revenue to it. It will be brought up for s-ussion at the society's annual meeting to be held Janu- ary II, and some action will probably be taken on it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Incendiary Fires in Danielsonville.

DAN1ELsoNvILLE, Jan S.-This place was visited by two incendiary fires at an early hour yesterday morning, which re- suited in the loss of two barns, several horses, COWS and other live stock in addition to hay, grain, and tools. The first fire was discovered at 3 o'clock and was in the barn on the estate of William Humes, located on Mechanic street. The building was O small one and was entirely consumed. One horse was roasted to death and quantity of hay was burned. The total loss is placed at S4O0, partly covered by insurance. The second fire broke out in large barn on School street, owned by Erastus Hammett. This build ing was larger than the first and also proved total loss. Three horses, a COW, several pigs and a large number of chickens were lost in addition to several carriages, wagons and farming utensils. The loss is placed at about S2,000 with a partial insurance on the building, but none on the contents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

Excerpts From the Columns of Our Daily
 Exchanges.
 Gideon F. Gray of New London, a ma chinist, has gone insane through lack of work.
 Frank Schudela, boy, was nearly drowned at Birmingham by falling through the ice Saturday.
 Tramps are making Pleasure Beach, a summer resort near Bridgeport, their rendezvous these days.
 Maud Smith of Newark, N. J., was ar rested in Bridgeport Saturday afternoon for drunkenness. She had on her person $1 200, wore sealskin coat, pin of thirty diamonds and diamonds on every finger. She is a social butterfly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
TIMELY TOPICS.

Four rooms for rent, first floor, If South Riverside street.
 Snow the florist makes a speciality of funeral designs, at low prices.
 A great sale of remnants and odds and ends is now in full blast at Curran's
 John Moriarty reads timely and inter esting lecture to the president and con- gress of the United States.
 You can buy two dollars worth of dry goods for dollar at Miller < Peck's this week.
 O0,000 men have been cured of the de- sire to drink intoxicating liquor. Try the Eureka Gold Cure Co, they can cure you Secrecy guaranteed, terms reasonable. Call or write, 23 Leavenworth street, 4. c. Mintie, manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
pr Lee Valves Examination.

NEW HAVEN, Jan S.-The case against Dr J. Edward Lee, charged with having caused the death of Mrs George Miller by a criminal operation, came up before Judge Cable in the city court to-day. Attorney J. P. Goodhart. counsel for Dr Lee, announced that his client would waive examination in the lower court. The accused was then bound over to the next term of the superior court under bonds of s, 500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doings of 8 Day in Saugatuck and Unio1
 

Doings of 8 Day in Saugatuck and Union City.
 NAUGATUcK. Jan 7.-Probate Judge Bissell has ordered a hearing for to-mor- row at g a. m. on the approval of s. S.. Scott, as trustee of the estate of William G. Hardan, assigning debtor.
 The funeral of Lawrence Breen, an aged and respected citizen of the town for the past forty years was held from St Francis church yesterday. The funeral was very largely attended. The remains of the late Mrs Thomas were also buried yesterday.
 Miss Mary Soule will return east to-day, where she is taking lessons to teach a kindergarten class.
 - There seems to be a mistaken idea ahoat as regards our physicians raising their rprices after the formation of the medical society, which we are requested to correct. The prices for visits anywhere within the borough limits, between 8 8. m. and p. m., is one dollar, after that time it is two dollars until morning. Office calls are fifty cents. There are certain diseases, as well as surgical work, that they have fixed a sE ecial price upon.
 A Miss Moore, a graduate of Syracuse university, has taken the place of Miss Petrle, who resigned from the nlgn scnool. A daughter of Joseph Brennan has also been examined and will be given room, to the advancement of some of the other teachers.
 Do not forget to get your reserved seat ticket for Annie Ward Tiffany in "Lady Blarney" tomorrow night.
 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Naugatuck National bank will be held tomorrow at 10 a. m.
 Dr Johnson went to New York with a patient to-day, to consult specialist as regards the best method of treating a curvature of the spine.
 Commencing tomorrow morning the foundry will run five days this week.
 UrIevances Lert Una1red.
 PITTsBURG, Jan. S.-The meeting of rail road employees set for Sunday did not ma terialize as far as could be ascertained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
How to Make Flannel Cakes.

Twelve ounces of flour, quart of milk, 8 eggs. 9 teaspoonfuls of bak ing powder, one-half teaspoonful of salt. Mix the baking powder, salt and four together, stirring in as much of the milk as will make stiff batter. Beat it smooth, adding the rem ainder of the milk and the eggs, we'll beaten. Bake on griddle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
How the Odor of Food May Be Removed
 From Cooking Vessels.

Sometimes the most careful Washing will not wholly remove the flavor or odor of food from the utensil in which it was cooked. This is frequently the case with fish, onions, cabbage, etc., but there is remedy which, though a little trouble, is well worth trying. Aft CT any of these articles have been cook ed, wash the utensil carefully with soap and water. Nearly fill it with cold wa ter, and for each quart of water add about tablespoonful of dissolved wash
 ing soda. Place on the fire and let the water get boiling hot. Now turn this water into the sink. Rinse the utensil with clean warm water, and on wiping it dry it will be found perfectly sweet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The New York base ball club has de- cided to reissue the S35, ,00O bonds, instead of canceling them.
 Manager Foutz seems determined to give Brooklyn a lively hitting team next season.
 The Boston directors will hold on to Pitcher Stivetts for another season. Very naturally they reason that if he's good enough for Cincinnati and other clubs he ought to be justas valuable for the Bos- tons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08

Deputy Supreme Chancellor Roach, of New Britain. will install the new officers of Waterbury council, c. B. L., this. even- ing.
 John Crellin, the East Main street tailor, made an assignment this afternoon in the probate court, naming D. F. Webster as trustee,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
AM USE M ENTS.
ssLadY BlarneY."

Annie Ward Tiffany, the we'll known and popular Irish comedy actress, has play this season, written expressly for her by Alfred Kennedy, entitled "Lady Blarney," !" which she will present at the opera house Wednesday evening, and all who remember her as Biddy Roman in Shadows of a Great City" or as Peggy Logan in ''The Stepdaughter" should not fail to see her as Lady Blarney," which is said to afford her unlimited scope for her talents. and enables her to present creation more re fined and congenial than either of the for mer characters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
CONLON BROS. Dissolution of Partnership, Another Underwear together with already low prices It of dissolution
 of partnership.
CENTS GLOVES AND M1TTs.

GENTS GLOVES AND MTTTS. Gents oil tan, lined and unlined
 gloves, were 98c, now 5Oc Gents sheepskin gloves, were 78c. now 49c Gents buckskin lined and unlined
 gloves, good quality, were $50, now $1 Gents all wool mitts, were 37c, now 25c Gents oil tan and calfskin combina-
 tion mitts, were 65c now 50 Gents Plymouth buck mitts, best
 quality, were S1 50, now $1
 CENTS SCARFS,
 Gents fancy teck and four-in-hand
 scarfs, were 45c, now 25c Gents fancy teck and four-in-hand
 scarfs, were 69c, now 48c Gents graduated teck scarfs, were 75c
 now 5Oc
 GENTS UNDERWEAR. Gents blue cloud shirts. were 39c. now 25c Gents Arabian camels bair shirts and
 drawers always sold at 69c. now 37lc Gents random shirts and drawers
 were 59e, now 37c Gents all wool scarlet shirts, were $1,
 now 5Oc Gents white merino shirts and draw
 ers' were 5Oc, now 374c .GzD~Also bargains in every department in the store, especially in the Dress Goods. We are showing one line of all wool dress goods 38 inches wide, never sold less than soc, now 224c. Respectfully.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
A Woman Stabbed.

NEW HAVEN, Jan S.-M. J. Brady, "a printer, and Frank Siske, had drunken row at their boarding place Saturday night during which Brady tried to stab Siske A woman named Mrs Wendell sprang be- tween them and received the blow aimed at Siske's breast on her arm. She was badly cut but her act probably saved Siske's life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Fought With Knives.

NEW YORK; Jan S.--The police came up on three men engaged in triangular duel with knives this morning in Blocker street. When the officers arrived one of the men, Gustave Somers, had received an ugly cut in the abdomen and was taken to Bellevue hospital in a serious condition. The other men gave their names af Victor Mayer, 26, and Peter Fitzsimmons, 24. They said they hsd quarrel and agreed to settle the trouble with knives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Jail Delivery at Utica.

UTICA, N. Y, Jan. S.-Robert C.. Brown, a prisoner in the Utica jail on charge of burglary, broke jail here. By means of a dumb waiter he pulled himself to the attic and descended to the floor below through scuttle and then to the ground floor by opening trapdoor. Here he pushed open a window, making his escape
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Little Eqvnt,a,InD D,.tras.

DENVER, Jan. s-Chris Zuchich, a 9-year- old Egyptian, was picked up in the street half frozen. Zuchich is the runaway son of a wealthy merchant at Port Said and was with band of gypsies on the Midway during the Worlds fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Murdered For 10 Cents.

MOUNT STERLING, Ky, Jan. S.-At Deep Bottom, place near here, Will Conner (colored) stabbed Tom Hunt (colored) twice near the heart, severing a blood vessel, from which he died instantly. The trou- ble arose over game of craps. Conner claimed Hunt owed him 10 cents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Murphy Found the Gas Leak.

PITTsBURG, Jan. s.-Peter Murphy, an employee of the American iron works, went after leak in a natural gas pipe with a light and found it. In the explosion which followed Murphy was fatally
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Stole 1 Cent and Sentenced Eo- 1,sa

OMAHA, Jan. s.-Ellsworth de France was sentenced for life in the United States prison at Sioux Falls He robbed wheel barrow containing United States mail at Gordon, Tex, in October, securing only l cent for his trouble
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
How to Make Paint Shine Without Var

Paint mixed with a liquid composed of one gallon of linseed oil, two ounces each of burnt umber and black lead, and quarter of a pound of litharge, boiled together, will dry quickly, with hard finish and glosslike varnish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Fire in TOrrinCton.

ToRRINGToN, Jan S.-The fine new resi- dence of H. F. Eldridge was badly dam aged by fire yesterday morning. The upper story was gutted. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Killed For Taking Music Lessons.

ELGIN, Ills, Jan. S.-Clark Burr, one of the wealthiest farmers of this vicinity, killed his son Charles with shotgun in quarrel growing out of the latter's taking music lessons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
How to Prevent Cold Feet.

Do not wear the same stockings on two successive days, but keep two pairs going alternately, hanging each to dry and air when not in use. Every night bathe the feet in tepid water and rub hard with coarse towel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
DANBuRYS. GREAT LOSS.

The Largest Hating Firm in the City
 Will Remove to Newark.
 DANBURY, Jan 8.-The most sensational feature of tbe big strike of the matters came to-day when Beckerle & Go amour ced that their plant was for sale and that they would remove to Newark, N. J. The firm employs an average of nearly five hundred hands througout the year and pays out in wages from $500, 900 to $400, GOO an- nually. It is the largest hat manufactur- ing concern in Connecticut. The bravado of the strikers has taken a drop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
APopulIst Call to Ar,,.,

DENVER, Jan. S.-The state central com mittee of the PoPHlists haul issued a lengthy address to the people to organize and rally for the purpose ofsecuring needed reforms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
New Britain Hotel Embarrassed.

NEW BRITAIN, Jan S.-The hotel Russ win, one of the best hotels in the state, is financially embarrassed. The managers are trying to effect settlement with creditors on the basis of ten cents on the dollar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Lake View House Burned,

NORWICH, Jan 8.-The Lake View house, at Gardner's lake, suburban resort eight miles from here, was burned by an ill., cendiary fire yesterday. Loss, $1 500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Struck by n Lighted Iamp.

CHICAGO, Jan. s.-Mrs. Cora Brady was fatally burned because of quarrel with James Delaney. He threw 8 lighted kero- sene lamp at her, and it exploded on her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
A Mother at Seventy-two.

FAIRMoNT, w. Va, Jan. S.-Mrs. John H. Garby of Wetsel county, 72 years old, presented her husband with fine boy baby.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Two Skaters Drowned.

HUDSON, N. Y., Jan. S.-Enos Weist, aged 15, and Alvah Pam, aged Is, were drowned in the Hudson river while skating at North Germantown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Fantan Players Arrested.

HAVERHILL, Mass, Jan. S.-The police raided an opium den and found 21 China men playing fantan. All of them were ar rested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
FAIR, COLDER.

Official Weather Predictions For To-Day | and To-Morrow.
 New York, Jan S.-The following table i shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at 8 a. ID.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-08
Ladies and Gents
Boys and Girls

Buy your Tea and Coffee at Phelan's and have a pair of Skates. This Is the season for them-it is beneficial to the health to go skating. Phelan don't want to sell skates, he wants to give them to you PHELAN, II East Main St. Platts Block.