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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
CURRENT COMMENT.

Instead of binding their woncn's feet so that they can't run, China should have done this with its soldiers. rs.-Philadelphia Times
 In trying to bc the groat department storC of tho earth Great Britain will al- ways encounter moro or less opposition.- Chicago Tribune.
 All honorable efforts should be made to induce Cap'n Anson to stick to billiards this summer or else to use a cue on the ballfiold.-Chicago News.
 Tho vcrh 'trolloyed" is coming into use in Brooklyn. It Is shorter and easier to say than run over by trolleyed car and killed. ''-Chicago Tribune.
 New York is about to have another cen sus of her citizens. She seems to enjoy that performance as hugely as n small boy counting ovor his marbles.-Boston Her aid.
 Probably Captain Howgate now feels like kicking himself for dodging the police authorities for 3 years Will he now sue for false imprisonmcntf-Chic Dis patch.
 The reverend gentleman out in Califor- nia who maintains that a man may play poker and still be a Christian has evident- ly never had a pat hand beaten by a four card draw.-Boston Herald.
 Those New York drummers who pinned somo insulting doggercl to Jefferson Da- Vis gravo at Richmond might have been in better business. There arc black sheep in every lock.-New York Mercury.
 Critics of Uncle Sam's naval architeo- ture should notice that France with all her experience, has for five years been failing to make her great armored cruiser Dupuy de Lome fit for service-New York Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Dane's discovery is a sure cure for rheumatism. It is prepared by L. A. Reed. rear A Meadow street. He refer s to John Phelan, 2S South street; Edward Reed, Simonsville; Mrs MoRohsn, South Main street; Mrs Leonard. 30 Cherry street; William T. Walsh, 23 Kingsbury street; Frank Flaherty. 894 East Main street, and MT Moran, 935 East Main street.
 Full line of Catholic books and religious articles at M. Bergin & Sons. Hacks at reasonable rates.
 Damon & Shippy advertise a vici kid boot for s2.50 that is pretty and well made.
 You can learn how to dance in twelve lessons for s. See Prof Bailey.
 Call at Curran's when you are out shop ping tonight. Special prices.
 Bargains at Reid & Hughes after 2 o'clock this evening.
 F. E. Benham will have another sale of horses next Wednesday.
 E Dunworth's hack ofice is now at 14s Bank street.
 Conlon Brothers advertise Rice & Le. gro's hne shoes at about cost.
 J. B. Mullings sells rightly made clo- thing at the price of inferior goodss He has just added room that will be used as e pants department.
 Fresh eggs seventeen cents a dozen aI Boston butter house.
 : Read what the Miller & Peck Go are go ing to do tonight.
 Mems Goodyear welt congress shoes fol 32.5O, never before sold for less thar S0. 50, at Connecticut boot and shoe store,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
REGENT INVENTIONS.
A machine for sewing on buttons.

A machine for sewing on buttons.
 An apparatus for vaporizing petroleum. A safety pin with rotating diskli.-e guard.
 A hame formed from a fiat sheet metal blank.
 A pan with spring slides for applying icing to cakes.
 A bedstead bottom that is made exten- sible to fit any bed.
 An air cushioned life preserver for at- tachment to the head.
 A new method of producing copied ef- feet on printed matter.
 A combination cover, strainer and steam guard for kitchen kettles.
 A street railway rail made by welding wrought and cast rails together.
 A journal bearing for car wheels which works on the ball bearing principle.
 A calking tool with a shallow curved groove along its entire working face.
 A link belt in which the hooked portion and bearing shoulder always hold the links in the same place.
 A divided bicycle saddle composed of two spring rods, which give a rocking movement of the seat when riding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
UNCLE SAM IS GREEDY.

 The Postoflice May be Removed From the LamPsOn BlOck-An Inspector in the City Looking For Cheaper. Rent. .' "
 It will surprise nearly everybody and shock many to learn that the postoffice is, liable to be removed from the Lampson block on Bank street to some side street where the landlords "do not want the earth" No decided move has yet been made, but Inspector O'Brien, who arrived from Washington this morning, will re- main here several days to hear from real estate men and all others who care to make proposals to the government.
 The yearly rental paid to E. K. Lamp son by Uncle Sam is $2,675. This in- cludes heat. fixtures and furniture, and as rents go in Waterbury is not exorbitant. It is more than the government pays in came here to see if he could not drive a closer bargain with Mir Lampson' or else secure another rent.
 The government officials interview with Mr Lampson was short and unsatisfactory. The landlord absolutely refused to make a reduction and quoted the rent paid by other tenants in the neighborhood, to show by comparison that the government had good thing. Inspector O'Brien ex- plained that it made but little difference to the government whether the office was located on Bank street. or some place a little out of the center, it was a question of economy and cheaper rent must be found. so property owners who would like to furnish quarters for the postoflice may obtain proposal blanks from the inspector.
 Postmaster Fitzpatrick has nothing to say concerning the matter, except that if the office is removed he hopes to find quarters where there will be good light and plenty of air, something lacking at present. The lease of the Lampson buiId- ing will expire in December, 1S97, but there is a clause under which the govern ment may vacate by giving ninety days notice.
 When it was suggested to Postmaster Fitzpatrick that the prospects of new public building for Waterbury were bright, and for that reason it would be difficult to find anybody who would erect a building suitable for a postoffice and equip it properly, he smiled sadly and said: Per haps congress will vote an appropriation for a Waterbury public building in time, but if the bill were already passed it would probably be five years before the work was | completed"
 It is already hinted that the men who are booming Grand street will make a bid for the postoffice but there is sure to be big kick if the office is relegated to some | side street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
CrTCr' DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES


 DOinRs of a Day i'm Naugatuck and
 Union City.
 NAUGATUCK, March 16-The Naugatuck Minstrel company will give their perform ance at the Gem tonight. There will be end men, five vocalists and two dancers, besides the orchestra handsomely cos tuned in the first part; number of olio specialties in the second, winding up with farce. The band and company made a parade at noon.
 Mir Charles Reed, who has peen a suf- ferer for some months with asthma, hopes to be able to leave for the south in a short time.
 We do not hear of any celebrating of any kind unless 1t be church service on St PAtrick's day.
 A number of members of Salem lodge, A. O. U. w., visited Waterbury last even ing.
 The Rev J. W. Ellsworth attended the funeral of thr late Hon H. W. Bigelow at Colchester this week.
 Tne Naugatuck News came out as an eight page sheet yesterday, increasing the price to three cents a copy.
 ''The Civic Teachings of Socrates" will be the subject of a paper to be read by the Rev Mir Soule at the Economic club next Monday evening. The cases of Burke, Conkliug. Connolly and 0'Conneh. for an assault on Officer Fitzpatrick, will come up on Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
CALLAHAN'S TRIAU.
Testimony and Arguments in a Pitt able Case Heard by Justice Brett.

Testimony and Arguments i'm a Pitt able Case Heard by Justice Brett.
 TEe trial of Dennis Callahan of Union Oity for bastardy was commenced in the police court room at II o'clock this morn ing before Justice F. r. Brett. Prose- cutting Attorney Russell appeared for the town and Attorney Kennedy was counsel for the defense. The case attracted con- siderable attention and the closing be. tween the attorneys was the hveliest that has been heard in the court room fo many a day. The accused was present and did not seem much disturbed by his unpleasant position, but sat and listened to the evidence with the same abandon as though he was only an ordinary spectator When the case was called Attorney Kennedy took the floor and entered a plea of abatement. To this counsel for the prosecution strenuously objected and after lively contest this was withdrawn and a plea of not guilty substituted.
 Dr Donahue, who attended the unfor- tunate girl. Johanna McCarthy, was put on the stand and here commenced another wrangle between the counsel for the accused and the attorney for tue town as to whether his evidence was admissible. The flight over this was kept up until 1 O clock when the doctor was allowed to pro- ceed. The doctors evidence and also that of Mrs Moran, Thomas Moran, keeper of the almshouse, and Mrs Miller was the same in substance IS has been printed in the newspapers. The dead girl had told each of the witnesses that Dennis Callahan of Union City, man for whom she did housework. was the father of her child. The crime was committed at noon before dinner.
 When all the evidence was in Attorney Kennedy had a few minutes chat with bis client and then started to quote law. He read from the statutes showing decisions from the superior court that such state- ments have never been considered as in- dependent facts showing the fathership of child, but corroborative evidence to other statements which might be intro duced. He made a strong plea for his client asking that the case be dismissed and said there was no more evidence against Callahan than was against any other man that the woman might have seen fit to mention.
 When Attorney Kennedy had finished Prosecuting Attorney Rursell made touch. ing argumen in behalf of the dead girl He referred to her nationality and creed and said that the dying statement of such one could not be reasonably questioned When he had concluded the case was con. tinued until II o'clock next Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
Gathering the Shamrock.

 From the chilly shore of Antrim, To MacgiIlacuddy' reecks; From Roscommon's rushy pastures, To Slieve Blooms fairy creeks; Iu the valley. at the dawning.
 As the milk maid seeks her COW, On the hills, and raths and ditches. They are gath'ring shamrock now. God be with this holy morning,
 As we knew it years ago. When the drowning of the shamrock Made the roteen overflow. Happy days, you're gone forever. Like the primrose blooming then. As we tripped along the pathway
 To our chapel in the glen. Are the hurlers still as active,
 Are the football men as swift, Do they bound, like pikemen to the goal. To win a sweet hearts gift? Do the maidens line the hedges
 Near the playground. as of yore? Play they leap-frog yet, and wrestle By the Liffey and the Nore? h this land where freedom rsvels,
 From the Hudson to the Salt Lake. Where our hearts best blood is ready, As an of ring for her sake; We may wear a sprig of clover,
 And to heaven bend the knee. But are hearts are in the bosom,
 Erin, cushla gal machree Up thy mountain, Mullagharm. Mid the flax fields of Tyrone; By the shepherds of the Curragh.
 On thy battle ground. Athlone; Young and old give rein to pleasure 'Mongst our kindred far away, But our yearning eyes may never see
 An Irish Patrick's Day. Communicated by w.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
AM USE M ENTS.
GGFriends,S

There was no greater success made in this city last season than by the splendid organization presenting Edwin Milton Royle's great comedy drama. Friends" and the announcement that the play will again be given a production here Monday next will prove welcome news to the pat rons of the drama. Friends" is one of the few plays that will bear repetition. It is now making its third annual tour, which is showin6 every promise of proving much more successful than its two former ven- lures. Last seasons powerful cast has been retained.
 ''UllIe AkerstrOm.'
 Miss UIlie Akerstrom presents her com pliments to her friends and patrons, and announces her coming She will com mence her engagement of three nights and a Saturday matinee. at Jacques opera house. Thursday evening, March 21. The attraction on Thursday evening will be new emo tional drama, "A Beautiful Slave" the play is clevelry constructed, and the charac- ters of Doris. is portrayed by Miss Akers- trom with life like accuracy Her lady friends will be delighted with the character, as it is an ideal one 10 many respects. Friday evening new comedy will be presented, Pride of the Circus" As Lursine, the circus rider, Miss Akerstrom does not ride horse, but she will show you more tricks than any circus rider even dreamed of. The comedy is well diversified with spec ialties and the methods employed, are new and morel. At the Saturday matinee, this comedy will be repeated. but Saturday night, the powerful comedys "Melinda's, Woes" will be given. It is farcical in na- turs and the characters become involved in such a series of engagements, that you will laugh as you have seldome had oc- casion to. don't miss seeing it there is nothing yet written to equal it.
 ''FaIr Play"
 The Boston Times says of Henry Austin Adams, who is to lecture on "Fair Play" at the opera house tomorrow night: While he has been impelled to change the form of his own belief, the spirit of his essays and lectures rises above secta- riau limits: and, apart from the charm and grace of his delivery, everything he utters is worth remembering" Previous to the lecture a musical programme appropriate to St PAtricks day, the day we cele- brate," will be given by the choir of the church of the Sacred Heart Those who have not as yet secured tickets for the lec- ture may find them tomorrow at Duncan's pharmacy until ' p. m. After that hour they will be sold at the box-office of the opera house. Doors open at 7:30. Exer- cises begin promptly at o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
Two Sentenced to Hnnr.

ST. THOMAS, Ont, March 16.-The jury in the Hendershott- welter murder trial came into court with Q verdict of guilty of murders against both prisoners, and Judge Meredith sentenced both men to be hanged on June IS. The two men mur- dered Hendershott's uncle that the latter might get $S, 900 life insurance
 while attending a reception at Keyser, W. Va, Miss Mary Trout. a well known society woman. slipped and fell against . piece of furniture, sustaining injuries which caused almost instant death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
JUDGE PENN DYING.

Slipped on an Icy Walk and Received
 Probably Fatal Injuries.
 TWISTED, March 16.-Doctors Hobart and Clark. who are attending Judge Au- gustus H. Fenn of the supreme court, states that he is in a critical condition. Judge Fenn fell upon an icy walk late yesterday afternoon. The shock and fall caused coDcussion of the brain. Dr Bacon of New Haven has been summoned and is ex- pected this afternoon. Judge Fenn suf- fered from convulsions this morning and hope is practically given up. During a short period of consciousness he bsde his family good bye.
 At 2:3O this afternoon Judge Fenn was reported sinking. Dr Bacon will not ar- rive until tonight. Dr Abrams of Hart ford and Dr Hull of Bristol have also been notified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16

The Mortality For February Away
 Above the Average.
 The mortality report for February has been received from 165 towns in the state.
 There were 1857 deaths reported in the state during the month. This was 32l more than in January. and 259 more than the average number of deaths in February for the five years preceding the present.
 The death rate was 196 for the large towns; for the small towns 21.4 and POO for the whole. state. Waterbury's death rate was 20.2
 The deaths from Lymotic diseases were 163. being 12.0 per cent of the total nor tallty.
 There were 125 deaths from consump- ton. 246 from pneumonia, S6 from bron- chitis, 13S from nervous diseases. 113 from heart disease.
 The state board is pleased to be able to inform the medical profession that within few days the health department of the city of New York will put upon the market & supply of diphtheria anti-toxine of it's own production and equal in every re- spect, by trustworthy tests. 10 any pro duced in the German or French labora- tories, and at a redused price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
AS YOU LIKE IT.

Stray Leaves From n Reporters' Note Book.
 THIS has been hard winter for street fakers. Anybody who has travelled the streets of Waterbury during the past four months must have noticed that. They have been conspicuous by their absence for the simple reason that it has been too cold for them to attempt to sell their wares, and entirely too cold for anyone to stop and buy. The hardest fakirs. so an ex- pert tells me. are the ones who sell the big sheets of popular songs, and it takes a low temperature to keep them of the streets. but this winter has been too much for even them.
 Jean Jacques is good story teller. Talking about the prominent Waterbury men who, it is alleged, ate a dog by mis- take for a coon recently, he said: "It is the easiest thing in the world to get fooled in that way. When was in Europe some years ago found it impossible to get a piece of beef to suit me. I used to make practice of calling at a different place as often as possible in the hope of finding good steak. One day in Paris went in- to a fashionable cafe and called for the best steak in the house, with the re mark
 
 was served I tasted 1t and found it the most palatable bit of meat that had been served to me since left Waterbury, and you can bet your boots ate it with a relish. When Igot outside made sure of the number and called there right along. One day while on my way to dinner met an Englishmsn with whom was ac- quainted. and we stopped for chat. In the course of the conversation the subject of hotels came up and remarked that as rule found it very difficult to get good beef in Paris My friend asked me if I hsd tried horse flesh. looked at bim for moment to see if he was testing, and mo- ticing that he was in earnest I said: Great Scott, mol What do you take me for?' You would not know it from beef, he said, come with me and we'll see.' He led the way and to my great surprise and astonishment escorted me into the place where had been feeding for three or four days, and ordered steak for two. When the waiter appeared with it I saw at once that the meat was the same kind that had been eating, and felt an uneasy sen- sation in my stomach. I ate the meat and it was good. How does that suit you, asked my friend. I said, that's all right It's the same as have been having since I found this place Well then,' s'id he, that is horse flesh and the best you can find in the city of Paris refused to believe him, and finally the waiter was called and removed all doubts by con- drming what the Englishman said, and clinched it by adding that it was the only | kind of meat sold in the place. When | heard that almost fainted and from that | day no man could talk meat to me until I | landed in New York"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
KIIied By Li9uor.

SOUTH NoRwALK, March 16.-The five years old son of William Ravens found a bottle of whiskey in the house yesterday and drank a large quantity. The little fellow died in convulsions to-day. A four years old sister, who also drank some of the liquor, is in & critical condition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
Minister Ended the Strike.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y.. March 1e.-The strike of the yeavers at the Hall worsted mills was brought to an end through the meditation of the Rev. Charles O. Albert son. pastor of the First M E. church. The weavers will return to work Monday at the old scale of wages, and the min own CTS promise m increase as soon as busi- ness will warrant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING.

Stated That the Victim Was short i'm
 His Accounts.
 HARTFORD, March 16.-Charles F. Rob- inson, aged about 30 years. shot and in stantly killed himself at 7:30 this morning at his home in Wethersfield. He was sec retary and treasurer of the Bailey Manu- featuring Co. received a good salary, and lived in a handsome residence on Railroad avenue. It is now known that there was trouble at the office. and Mir Bailey is making an investigation of his accounts and has already discovered a shortage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16

a summary:
 4 ,305 houses $5, sos ,S7O 625 mills and stores 2,095, $50 If 049 acres of land 9O5, 1865 1 ,403 horses 62, ,450 757 cattle 16,S70 l APO carriages 5l,66O Clocks 10, ,555 Pianos l3,5lO Furniture Fl, ,993 Bank stock 1S2, ,424 Merchandise S,13O.9 Money at interest 2S.525 Money on hand HOO Property not mentioned HOO Ten per cent additions 6S,35O Total S12,3 ,997 Deductions 39,5s7 Net list for 1894 s12,142,41 Net list for 1893 $11, STA ,056 Increase over 1893 $26S, ,354
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
TOWN GRAND LIST.

Is Over SI2,OOO, ,OOO and Shows an Ins
 crease of S26S.354.
 Assessor Lawrence has completed the town grand list for 1894. The following is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16

All new goods. For $6 " offer Black Cheviot Over, coats quite as good as sold other years for 5000. Extraordinary value at 5000. Steel Worsted Goods in two shades. AL ways sold for $13.50. Stout sizes to 46 breast at same price. Covert Coats will be used to some ex- tent. A good one will cost 5000. Good weight. Clay Overcoats are always in demand. Something better in rough effects. Solid Silk Lined at $20. The largest stock to select from in the city. One hundred fine Clay Wor- sted Dress Suits, Sacks and Cutaways at $l0.OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16
HIGH DEATH RATE.

Increase over 1893
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-04-17
THE NEW SILVER PARTY.
A Cunning Device.


Birmingham, Ala, April 9.-The
new silver party was born In Alabama
yeste rday, when 400 silver men, resid-
ing in Limestone county. met and Or
gained the Central Silver Club, of
Alabama. Its purpose, as set forth,
binds It's members to support in 1896
only such national, state and county
platforms and parties as favor the
free and unlimited coinage Of legal
tender silver and gold on equal terms
at basis of I6 toll. Committees were
appointed to organize similar clubs in
other places.
All very pretty, but suppose all the
political parties resolve in favor of free
silver at Is to l, what are you going to
do then?
And that is just what is coming.
Why they have been resolving for free
silver for years. Don't you see that
this is only game to take the silver
question out OF politics by all agreeing
to it; and then Plutocracy will buy up
the congressman, just as they always
have done; and so the game will go on
to the end of time.
The great question is sincerity and
earnestness. You can depend upon
those who made the fight for the right
when things looked darkest; not upon
the fellows who come up to cheer over
the convictions of the people which
they did nothing to produce.