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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
TO FINISH TIE WORK.
The Committes on Water supply WI
 Now Take d HAnd

The Committes on Water supply Wn
 Now Take . Hand.
 At the, meeting of the committee on ad- diti0nakwater supply last night, the coHi tract for excavatinR test pits was awarded to Mir McManus, he being the lowest bid der. Mir McManus will make the earth excavations for, 54 cents per cubic yard and rock, $2. .75. Georgef S. Abbott asked 95 cents per cubic yard for earth excava- tions and $4.50 for rock,
 City Engineer Cairns submitted a com munication stating that in his opinion. work on section two was being unneces- sarily delayed. After considerable discus sion this preamble was passed:
 Whereas, it appears from the certificate in writing from the city engineer to this committee that in his opinion the work being done under a certain contract in writing between the city of Waterbury and Charles Thatcher & Go, dated March 12, 1884. for the construction of section two of the 36-inch conduit from Wigwam reservoir to the city of Waterbury as therein provided is being unnecessarily delayed. 1t is
 Voted, that this committee notify said Charles Thatcher < Co, contractors, to forthwith discontinue all work under said contract, and further thRt this committee VIII hhi6h Aho "OAh tO Oc uOhc under said contract by contract or other wise in such manner as the compittee shRn deehi advisable. A vSte' was passed authorizing the engi- heer to proceed with the work as he thinks advisable.
 A communication was received from J H. Fruin. receiver for Charles Thatcher & Go, requesting that the committee allow as much of the percentages and other moneys retained as they might deem ad- visable. Mir Cairns informed the con- mittee that the amount retained is $5, 900. He also said that'the Thatcher contractors | had run in debt with the Naugstuck rail road to between $500 and $500. This was for two watchmen constantly on hand ! and other sundries which were source of constant drain. He said that the Thatcher folks had practically committed themselvs to ray these bills.
 l AThe communication was placed on file. l IA bill of $100 from the selectmen oi Watertown for damages to the railing be tween Newell's bridge and Mir Robert: house was ordered forwarded to Contrac tor Lipps. At the close of the meeting | the mayor congratulated the members or the splendid result on the test Of the new water supply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16

We bought from the Liberty Cloak and Sut Go. 525 Broadway. New York. and the entire purchase will be sold at from one half to one fourth regular prices, and in some cases less.
 At S1 96-Oxford Mixed Long Coats, value $5.50.
 At $2.9S-ScotchC Chevlot Jackets, extra long, storm collar, value 7.50.
 At s 96-Extra fine Kersey Jacket. one half silk, value g. 50.
 At Sl0. 9S-Persian Lamb Coats, all silk lined, silk velvet collar. value 25.O0.
 At S4. 9S-Fiue French Chinchilla Coats, 10 inches long. value 1000.
 At $6 9S-30 inch long Astrachan Capes. handsomely lined, sold this season at Sl5 5.
 SUITS!
 At g 9S-Handsomely Made Paddock Suits. this suit is made of fine English Cheviot, in three different mixtures and worth not less than 5000.
 At S5. .9S-25 Suits made of fine Serge and Belaine Cloth, one half silk lined coat, full lined skirt. it was cheap at SIS.
 There Is about 25 separate Skirts in the lot. to close quick the price will be $1.73. Electric Seal Capes at prices that all can buy one.
 About two weeks ago We purchased several lots and made the greatest output of Cloaks ever heard of in January. This purchase even surpases our last one. Come look, and we will save you from s to SIG on any purchase you make
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
ATIHE cAPlTol. 1.
BllI to- LIcanss Plumbers Rresented
 By representative Elliott.

A BllI to- LIcanss Plumbers Rresented
 By representative Elliott.
 HARTFORD, Jan 16.-The house was called to order shortly after 12;S0 to-day. The first business was the report of the committee on assignment of seats. It was l 80 when the committee had completed its work, after which 0 recess was taken. Representative Elliott of New Haven pre- sented a bill for the licensing of plumbers examiners, to be appointed by the board of health in each city and town of five thousand inhabitants or over.
 The house reconvened at 2:15 Judge Cowell introduced 8 resolution for a stem ogr ,pher for judiciary committee Rules suspended and resolution passed after being amended by adding committee on cities and boroughs, and contested elections.
 Representative Newton introduced motion for joint committee on public health.
 Petition of Davidson of Ansonia for restoration of forfeited rights. was re- ferred.
 Representative Newton introduced a resolution that no saloon keeper be eligi- hle for position of registrar of voters Re ferred.
 Senate convened at 1:lO. A resolution
 
 rule which provides that all matters per taining to surface railroads shall be referred to the committae on rail roads instead of cities and boroughs.
 Chairman Warner of committee on eNn= tested elections reported that iR the con- test in the elevsnth district William F. Gates. republioaa, of Lebanon, was de- clared elected ill place of John W. Rey- holds Twenty eight votes were cast it. legally for the latter in Waterford. The house committee on contested cleo tions met yesterday afternoon and decided | to have the Ansonia contested election case of. James Pemberton (dem) against Representative E. W. Webster (rep) at Ansonia at 10:30 o'clock Monday, Janusry 21. The petition of ex-Representative McNerny of Vernon 10 be given the seat to which Representative Fahey was elected in November. because the latter cannot appear to qualify. will be heard in the capitol Friday, January Is, at 2:30 o'clock. | The committee will also try to hear then the petition of Oliver Clark (dem) of South Windsor to be declared elected to the seat occupied by Ransom NJ. Burnham (rep The New Haven county senators and representatives held a meeting yesterday | afternoon. Senator Johnson was chair. man and Representative Morrill, of Meri, den clerk, County Commissioner Lindley presented a statement showing the crowd ed condition of the jail. There are 29C male prisoners in 145 cells and forty. 1.-two sleep on mattresses on the floor. The women prisoners also are doubled up. committee, consisting of Representative Elliott of New Haven, Gum of Milford and Chaffee of Derby was appointed to in vestigate the matter of the deficient ac commodation at the jail and report to ar adjourned meeting Wednesday, January 23. after the adjournment of the house Representatives Tucker of Ansonia.. anC Gum of Milford were appointed auditors
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
POSTOFFICe ROBBED.
The Burglars Flourish RevOIvers and
 Have Things Their Own Way.

The Burglars Flourish RevoIvers and
 Have Things Their Own Way.
 SOUTHPORT. Jan 16.--A burglary. the circumstances of which were so ludIcrous as to make it almost amusing was perpe- trated at the postoffice here at about o'clock this morning. At about the hour mentioned Fred Gate who keeps saloon, and 4who resides over the postofhce was awakened by a noise resembling the heavy slamming of a door. jumping quickly out of bed he sprang to the window and raising it looked out. On the sidewalk below him he discovered man, whom he describes as being about five feet, nine inches in height and W caring dark suit of clothes and white turned down collar. He called to the man, asking what he was doing there at that unseemly hour. In answer the burglar pointed a revolver at Mir Cate and commanded him to get his head out of sight or he would blow the top of it of. Cate complied with alacrity and in a short time the men, he thinks there were three of them, departed. Two other men. George Gregory and Chsrles Banks. both of whom live in the building, also | saw the burglars, but thinking dis | cretion the better part of valor, they held ] their peace. Meantime the bold robbers who bad blown the door of the safe had sorted over the contents of that receptacle and taken about s in small change and all the postage stamps in sight, of which Pos tmaster Jennings had replenished his stoc ok but yesterday. 4 number of notes, mortgages and other valuable papers were also carried of. The men effected an en- trance by boring around the lock of the door and removing that portion of the wood which held the bolt. To do this they used a brace and bit and chisel. all of which they left be- hind them. The job of blowing the door of the safe was done in a most scientific manner, only a small half inch hole hay ing been bored. Dynamite had been in- serted and the door blown clean of its hinges. It is thought by many that this is the same gang which so successfully burglarized the postoffice in Westport a few weeks ago. and which ''held up" the watchman while they footed the postoffice and several other business places in that village. The burglars secured postage stamps to the amount of $2O0
 Judge McClung in criminal court at Pittsbnrg, has made ruling that places | all of tho clubs of that city that sell liquor to their members under the ban of the Brooks law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
coNsTARlEM MISSING.
1000 of the Towa's Taxes Gone Wi
 Him. s..

ei,O0o ot the Towa's Taxes Gone with
 Him.
 Constable and ex-Tax Collector Adin N. Minard of Wolcott. is among the missing, and so is about $1s200 of tax money due that village. Constable MInard was tax collector on the lists of '9l, '92 and '9S, and his shortage is on the list of '92. First Selectman Carter was trying to force U statement from Minard relative to the lists, when two weeks ago Minard dis appeared. He also it is said collected so from Waterbury man who owed taxes in Wolcott. Attorney Porter l.. Wood was also pushing Minard for a claim of $l39. These circumstances, it is hinted, caused his disappearance. His bondsmen are Edward Atkins of Wa terbury. Frederick Upson and Henry Lane of Wolcott. They will be held for the towns losses. Minard is we'll known in Waterbury having served on the jury here. He is 34 years of age and was elected constable at the October election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
Death of an Aged Veteran.

KEARNEY, \. J.. Jan. I6.-Henry Muel- Ter. n veteran of European and American wars. died at the soldiers home, He was 100 years and months old and had been in the institution for the last four years. Mueller was born in Germany. but fought with Napoleon until after the battle of Waterloo. In lS20 he came to the United States and fought in the Seminole and Mexican wars. At the first signs of the struggle between tho north and the south the veteran joined the Thirteenth Inde. pendent Light battery of New York and served with great Galantry in several en. RaRements
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
OnIv Two In ThomD.,nyill.

THoMPsoNvILLE. Jan l6 Friday, March first. Is the last day given by law In which to file lists of the incomes ot Tt tsidents of this town. The income tax became a law the second Tuesday. the eighth of Janu- sry. and all who have an income of $4. .OO0 or more will be subject to its provisions. It is sad on good authority that the only persons affected by the law in this place are John L. Houston. president of the Hartford Carpet company. and L. A. Up son. who is superintendent of the same
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
The .Japnncsc snr Matter.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l6. A Japanese symposium was sent to the senate from the White House. It consisted Of aU dis patches on the subject of tho alleged .Iapa- neso student spies surrendered by the United States at Shanghai With it was A letter to Ts'esident Cleveland from See rotary Gresham. in which the latter slid that the surrender was according to inter. national law and that China had right to demand it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
AtIAnta.s Sensation.

ATLANTA. Jan. Ia. Atlanta is now in the midst of Lexow investigation. which is producing sensations of hardly less pro- portions locally than that which recently agltated New York. A committee of the city council is Investigating charges pre-. ferred against City Court Clerk Amos Ba. ker by Chief of Detectives Wright.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16

The consumption of Sugar in the United States last year was 2, ,024, ,64S tons. This IS an average of sixty-seven pounds to each individual, and according to the old cus- tom of buying sugar by the dollars worth would cost each person S3.05. or total of $lSO, ,O30, 900 a year to sweaten the entire population of the United States.
 Now, the new custom that was intro tiuced by KELLY the baker two years ago. that families could buy Sugar by the hun tired at wholesale price (the difference be- tween wholesale and retail price is 10 cents on the dollar which if all the people would take KELLY'S advice in buying their Sugar by the hundred at KELLY'S quotations, we would save SIS. 900, 900 a year on Sugar.
 Remember. am the only one in Water bury who is recognized asa wholesaler of sugars and the only one in the city who buys sugar direct from the New York Sugar Reclining company.
 My price to-day is $4 IA a hundred for Granulated and $3.S2 hundred for White Extra c.
 When you buy old flour you get moro bread, lighter bread. whiter bread and the bread will keep moist longer than that made from new.
 If your bread is dark and orumbly, you are using new flour.
 My Eggs and Butter come high. If you want fine fresh Contectionsry have got it. It Is hiehspTiesa bseauss tt il made that way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
NIT. Astor Returns to England.

NEW YORK, Jan. l6.-William Waldorf Astor. who arrived in New York from London last Wednesday to attend the fI- neral of his wife, returned to England to- day by the White Star line steamship leu tonic. W. K. Vanderbilt was also pas senger on the Tentonic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
How to Arrange an After Theatcr supp,

The after theater supper should al
 ways be informal and the table decora- tions pretty, but simple. Here the Chafing dish is used extensively. and all sorts of tasty and appetizing dishes arc concoct- ed on it. In the way of appointments for the table use blue china and have tho lights come through soft rose colored shades. Such a table is always attract i've to the eye, and when covers arc laid for 12 have at each placo a finger bowl with some flowers floating in the water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
Strong Asks Byrnes to Stay.

NRw YORK. Jan. l6.-Mayor Strong has asked Superintendent Byrnes to re- main at the head of the police department of this city. The mayor returned to the superintendent the latter's letter of resIg- nation, asking him to retain his office un. til the changes had been made in the force by legislation at Albany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
Flowers For NIT. Astor.s Grave.

NEW YORK. Jan. l6.-William Waldorf Astor has made a contract with a Broad way florist to place flowers to the value of $50, 900 upon the tomb of the late Mrs. Astor. The contract provides for the plac- ing of orchids and lilies of the valley on the tomb for the period of one year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
MItcheIl Challcngcs Jackson.

LONDON. Jan 16.-Charley Mitchell has challenged Peter Jackson to fight, accord ing to Queensberry or London prize ring rules. for a purse of sl.OOO a side, the fight to take place next May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
Scalfit.d to Death.

Infant curiosity caus,d the death of little Marcel. the fourteen months old son of Mir and Mrs John E. Marin of Bridgeport. Yesterday afternoon. Mrs Marin, while engaged in washing clothes, placed boiler of sosldlng water on the floor. and while she went for some cold water the child's attention was attracted by the arising Vapor. He crawled to the boiler and before the mother had returned, overturned it. Dr Lein relieved the pain and sent the little one to the hospital, where he died shortly after.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
Weather Notes,

This morning an area of low pressure lies north of the lake region with . trough extending south over the coast states to Georgia; a second depression is central near the mouth of the, Mississippi The pressure is highest in. the central valleys and the west.
 Excessive rains have fallen in the lower Mississippi valley and light rains or snows in all sections east of that river, while rain continues this morning in all coast states from Massachusetts south. In the southwest the weather is cloudy and clear generally in the west and northwest.
 For this section the conditions favor warmer threatening weather with rain Over the Atlantic slope and the upper lakes the temperature has risen; has fallen im the west and northwest and remained stationery in the cntral portions of the country. u
 Showers, warmer variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
Skat0S"e ire.

We saved one hundred and ninety-six pair of Skates which We will sell less than half the price they cost to manufacture. T5e Skates. 25c per pair; soc Skates 20c per pair They are just as good as if we ~nsvrr had a fire. Call as soon as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
62a162MA
 | II : {; Second Annual ' SILKSALE, TUESDAY, JAN 10th

Our second annual Silk Sale Win com mence tomorrow, Tuesday morning,at s o'clock
 It was happy inspiration that led to the inauguration of these silk sales. the first one. held January of last year. being one of the greatest of our many triumphs. We advertise it'd to run four days but it reached such large proportions thst we were obliged to let it run for over a week. On this occasion We shall restrict the time to five days. the sale closing positively on Saturday night. but you will be wise enough to make your purchases within the specified time. In common with all kinds Of Textile. Fabrics. Silks have reached a very low ebb price ways, not so our stock which is of most elaborate proportions and includes all the novelties for the coming season. This is not d money making scheme. but is chiefly of benefit to our large trading constituency. The goods and prices will stand inspection and in vestigation which we cordially invite. having no room for particulars here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16

American Club Skates, Peck X Snyder's Skates, Rawlins Skates,
 Ladies Club Skates. Gents Club Skates. Adjustable Skates.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-09-14

be over 300 years old. There are perfect
Hedges or Live Fences in the United
States over 80 years in use. The lowest
cost Of keeping sny fence IN repair is
equal to its first cost every ten years
and the Hedge Row not to exceed its
first cost in every 80 years. 1t is the
only kind of fence that is permanent
improvement on land, hence to have
Hedge Rows grown by the Dayton Sys-
TEN - paying investment to the farm
and not an expense. and good fences are
q necessity and not luxury. The well
managed and paying farm is one with
substantial as well as ornamental fences.
The Nebraska Hedge Company fur
nishes and plants out over 5000 hardy
Acacia plants to one mile, doing all Of
the planting and trimming while fence
is growing. Where the plants or canes
are Of sufficient size they are all bent
In the root to an angle Of As degrees and
FLASHED to four horizontal wires, requir-
ing AS miles OF wire and 5000 copper
plated steel staples to each mile and
driven in the cane by special deyice or
tool. making a complete Hedge and
wire fence combided with no post to rot
out or to reset, no rows Of bramble
bushes nor sagging wire fences Of little
service to a farmer and an eye sore on
the land.
Although the Nebraska Hedge Co.
own twelve United States patents COW
ering this system Of planting, dwarfing
and FLASHING Hedge or Live fences and
own their tools for doing their work
they have no patent rights to sell nor do
they take any notes or cash payments,
etc. for any work only as it is completed.
Their company is chartered for twenty
years, has capital Of 100000 and is
composed OF responsible and reliable
business men and farmers, whose sole
business it is to grow, complete and
trim Hedge Rows or Live fences for
farmers and land owners.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-09-14

Prospectus OF The Nebraska Hedge
Co. showing the cost and expense OF
fencing to farmers and landowners for
the year 1879, as given by the U. 8,
cencus Of 1880.
The wonderful development in agri-
culture and the improvements on land
in the State Of Nebraska during the
last fifteen years make it quite i'm.
possible to correctly estimate the actual
cost Of building and repairing fences on
land without the aid OF U. S. census for
1890 which has not been given to the
public yet. The following will serve in
a way to give some idea OF the advance
in agricultural improvement.
In the State OF Nebraska
Improved acres in 1860. 1889
Improved acres IN 1870, 64,,O3l
Improved acres in 1880, 5,5O4, 702
Number OF counties in 1880, 65
Number of counties in 1890, 80
No. OF improved farms in 1880, 63,3S7
Average size OF improved farms
in 1880, Isl acres
Cost Of building and repairing
fences in 1879. sl.249,975
The following will serve to give some
idea Of the amount of fencing required
on first class farms:
To fence Il section into 40
acre fields, $50 rods or 3 miles
For one section in 40 acre
fields. II miles
For one township in 40acre
fields. 432 miles
For Lancaster county, Neb. 10, 36S miles
For the State of Neb, in 40
acre fields, 922,0SO miles
Cost for above
Common wire fence over Sl9I ,532.SO0
First class.w fence, 36S, S52.Ooo
Nebraska Hedge Co. fences, 295.O6o.6OO
Hedge Rows in England date back
over 800 years, some in use we know to
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-09-14
Wheatiand, Hillsdale Co, Mnh.,

Wheatiand, Hillsdale Co, Nil h.,
There is a large amount Of Honey
Locust and Usage Orange Hedges in
this township. / have quite quantity
of both on my farm, but find tie Locust
far superior to the Usage, for it is not
affected in the slightest by the hard
Michigan winters. and will do well on
any of our soils. The Hedge Companys
system makes a close, firm basis, and re-
duces the trimming to such degree
that it is no longer any chore to take
care Of them. Geo. MCGEE.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-09-14
THE COURIER.

giving evidence OF the strongest kind
in favor OF living fences. All that is
necessary to secure a perfect. practical
hog tight and stock proof fence is dry
and suitable ground. proper preparation
OF the row and cultivation Of the plants.
Every farmer admires good fences be-
cause they are source OF profit and
comfort.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-09-14

Cost OF Fences. From the Ohio
Farmer. December 6, 1884.
TT ere is little information given in
the statistics OF agriculture, on the
cost of building and repairing fences
in 1879. tits given by states, and is as
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-09-14
FACTS.

Hundreds OF thousands OF rods OF
splendid hedge fence have been grown
and completed under this system. giving
evidence OF the strongest kind in favor
OF living fences. All that is necessary
to secure perfect practical, bog-tight
and stock proof fence is dry and suit
able ground. proper preparation Of the
row, and cultivation of the plants
Every farmer admires good fences be-
cause they are source Of profit and
comfort.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-09-14

Hundreds OF thousands OF rods OF
splendid hedge fence have been grown
and completed under this system,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-09-14

as well as their representatives, worth
Of our neighbors' and land owners con.
sideration.
Signed February 10th. 1895.
Pres. OF Com. A. b. Hallowell,
Sec. Of Com. Ii. w Hammond,
J.J. Weller,
o. w. Hemsworth,
s. II. Lichty.
c. NJ. Berkeley.
c. w. Caldwell,
L. K Fullerton,
NJ. III. Loomer.
L. X. Folk,
Committeeman.
To whom we respectfully refer land
owners and farmers who contemplate
making permanent improvements on
their land.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-09-14

Geo. A. GRANGER; new location 1874 o.
New goods.