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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
THE CONLON BLOCK.
A Modern Structure Just Completed
 on Sonth Mnin Street.

\ Modern Structure Just Completed
 on South Main Street.
 The new Conlon block on South Main street was completed to-day and is one of the handsomest structures in the city. The front is finished in limestone and buf brick, with handsome metal cornices, and with two large plate glass windows the full width of the building. the whole exterior presents an imposing appearance. There is floor space on the first story of 12O feet deep by fl feet wide and aside from the main entrance there is also another door leading through the alleyway from Bank street. The whole interior is finished in vertical grain with Georgia pine floor ing. The stairways gre beautifully orna- mented with brown ash. The painting is of natural wood finish
 From the rear of the first floor spaci- ous winding stairway leads to the second story, or you can ride on the elevator. The back part of this floor embracing a | space about eighty feet deep will go with the store The front has been converted into three large offices each having two big plate windows in the most modern fashion. | These are separate from the part reserved for mercantile purposes by wide hall way neatly overlaid with a long rubber mating and will be entered from the door l hk lh0 hbIlA slNb Ol tue SLotC oh oOutAi Main street. The stairways are also covered with rubber mating and at the head of the landing is a spacious lavatory.
 The third floor is reached from the hall way in the rear of the offices and opens into a large airshaft running to the top floor which admits light and ventilation over the whole floor space. This floor Is | cut up into four tenements of five rooms each, with all modern improvements. The hallway on either side of the landing is en- tered by handsome doors with panels of Van Horn & Grifin's ground cut glass.
 The fourth story is laid out and finished in the same manner as the one underneath Overhead and towering high above all is q handsome fagpole from which "Old Glory will float on state and national holidays
 Last fall Contractor Patrick Thompson commenced operations for the mason worl and pushed it along with remarkable dis patch and his work on the structure ha: been pronounced the best effort of his life The interior was in the hands Of the well known carpenter. Contractor Charle: | O'Connor, and the workmanship Is some thing that any man might feel proud of Mir OConnor invites inspection of his worl and takes a modest satisfaction in showing his triumph to all corners The plumbing was done by Ashton X GArrity in very thorough manner. A. F Taylor did the painting. and th architectural design is the creation of tn mind of Architec, Joseph A Jackson. Tn workmanship of all has been executed il n most satisfactory manner and ConloI Brothers hove just reason to feel proud o the magnificent structure which noy stands on one of our public thoroughfare a lasting monument to the thrift of tw enterprising and industrious citizens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
CITY COURT CASES.

John II. Hunt Threatens 10 Make it
 Warm For ''BunnlO BiIl.''
 City Court was held at half past eight this morning.
 John H. Hunt, the boss canvassman who wag discharged from the employ of Buff fAlo Bills wild west show and then tried 10 raise a riot among the men who worked under hiln. and was arrested at the insti- gation of Detective Cooper. was discharged this morning by Chief Egau. If Hunt is to be believed he is more sinned against than shining. He claims that he was hired for SSU A month. Since being with the company he has &rlwn but Sl0 week. When he was discharged they offered him $5.75 He claims they owe him over $200. Ha went to Bridge port to- day and will meet the circus there tomorrow
 SIrah White, for drunkenness. got 8.
 Waldo W. Latham became excited over the shooting in Buffalo Bills amphithPater last night snd when he came out tried to shoot the stars with a twenty-two cali bre revolver. He was arrested and paid Sl0 this morning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
CHARTER ON THE WAY.
Reported FnvOrably in the Scnat'
 This Afternoon.

Reported FHvOrably i'm the senate
 This Afternoon.
 HARTFORD, May go In the senate this afternoon the committee on cities and bor- oughs reported tavorably on the new charter for the city of Waterbury. The measure as reported is practically the draft favored by City Attorney Burpee and At torney Terry.
 IL provides for five wards. abolishes the board ot councilmen, increases the board of aldermen to fifteen members. who shall have the appointment of the city attorney and engineer. The appointment of commis- sioners shall be made by the mayor subject to the approval of the aldermen. The clauses providing for consolidation have been struck out
 The report was tabled under the rule.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
THE WORLD OF SPORT.

Brooklyn's team, before tLe opening of the season, was considered by many good judges to be one of the strongest in the league and likely to Set the pace from the start. They have been great disappoint- ment so far. just managing to keep ahead of Washington and Louisville by a small margin. -
 The Louisville club has protested the game which Umpire Belts gave to Brookly n by score of 90 because of a lack of balls It is claimed that the Brooklyns borrowed twl&balls for practice before the game, Manager Foutz promising that if the SUD- ply run short, the visitors would wait till | new ones could be procured It is also claimed that in less than n minute after Betts had rendered his decision a boy walked on the field with a dozen balls, but the umpire said it was too late.
 Doyle of the New Works has just S7 com ing to him on the next pay day. He has been fined just $250 by umpires. and he says they will get no more of his money as he does not propose to live on snow. | balls next winter.
 l Klobt daBz started in for Fall River, anC when he retired at the opening of the sixtt only three scattered singles had been mad' off his delivery. and the score was lJ to l in favor of the home team, is the way the | Boston Herald speaks of yesterdays Fal | River-Pawtucket game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
Household Wrinkles.

Long handled spoons are useful for stirring food without toaSting the face.
 Try a long wire pie fork for taking pies from the oven.
 A holder may be so arranged that it may be fastened at the side of the dress from long piece of tape, ill the same way that dressmaker ties on her scis- sors.
 A wide shelf should be built behind the range on which to set salt and pep per for seasoning, the flour box for dredging and various other things need ed about the stove in cooking
 A remedy for burn that every one should know is equal parts of limewa- ter and sweet oil mixed together and ap- piled as often as necessary to keep the Surn moist and covered with it.
 A little lemon juice or catchup adds Q good flavor to stewed meats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
SEVERAL CHANGES.
The. Memorial Day Programme a
 Printed Has Been Slightly Amended

The Memorial Day Programme as Printed Has Been Slightly Amended.
 In the programme for tomorrow, Mem. orial day, all the exercises after the ster- eopticon views by the Phpto society will be conducted at the urn in Riverside cemetery.
 The following aids have dropped out from the command of Major Dickinson: Edward Steel, Mark SperrF. G. w. Tucker, r. Spencer and J. R Smith Their places will be filled by Dr I. J Kilmartin. A. w. Castle. John Mori ,rty, Dr Thomas Bland, Dr J. F. Hayes and George Tracy.
 new division has been created and the marshal will be Thomas Prior. It will De called the sixth. The divislon an- nouuced as the sixth will become the seventh and the seventh the eight The aids will be Peter Corrigan and John Me Carthy.
 All flags will be at half mast until 10 o'clock when they will be foated at full mast. The divisions will be ready to start at 1O'clock.
 Detachments of Wadhams post will leave G A k hall at 45 to decorate the graves in Riverside and St Joseph's ceme- teries J l. Sake will deliver an address Tn Riverside and c. Collard Adams will speak during the exercises at St Joseph's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
OPPOSED BY COWELL
Watc-bury's Senior Representative Argues Against the Plur0lt y Elec- lion me ndment.

Watc-bury's Senior Representative Argues Against the Plurali y Elec- ton Amendments.
 HARTFORD, May 29 In the house to- day A motion providing that February l2. Lincoln $ birthday, be observed as legal holiday. was referred to the military com mitteH.
 The committee on labor reported favor ably on the resolution providing for state board of arbitration.
 The special order of the day, action on the amendment providing for plurality elections, was then called up by Mir Hicks
 Stiles Judson. Jr. made A long speech in favor of the amendment and told the re- publicAns that they would losa nothing by it's passage.
 He was followed by Representatives Hicks, Warner and others who spoke ln favor of the amendment. It was opposed by MT Owen of Windham.
 Judge Cowtll of Waterbury opposed the report of the committee and said he owed hls election as representative to the fact that he was pledged against plurality eiec- tions.
 Senator Coffee called from the table in the senate the anti-pool bill and offered a substitute measure which was voted down. The original bill was then passed amended so that pools may be sold on the tracks of regularly organized racing associations fol term of twelve days instead of 20.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Envelope containing money lost.
 First class work done by the Waterbury Home laundry, 2S0 Bank street. Nothing used that will Injure any fabric.
 There will be bargains at Curran's tc- morrow for everybody in Waterbury.
 Reid X Hughes quote low prices on fine silks. to close them out They never sell ''cheap" silk.
 The best ice cream in the city is the claim made by Joslin & Allen. I69 BIbk street
 Kelly began to make tutti-frutti ice cream to-day. He wants to buy Jersey COW.
 Beginning to morrow every Thursday will bs a bargain day at the Waterbury Flu -niture Co. Look in their windows.
 E T. Turner X c will sell you a first class lawn mower for g. 25
 Lang & Phel an offer ninety building lots for sale at n bargain.
 Jones, Morgan X Co call tue attention of mothers to their line of wash suits and the prices they qu1ts. The stock is com plets in all sizes.
 Silver watch lost. The finder will be rewarded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
POLITICAL PLEASANTRIES.

For president and vice president, Don NJ. Dickinson and Admiral Meade. Plat form, "Givc 'em h.. Washington Post.
 It is to bc hoped that Major Mckinley and Benjamin Harrison can prove an alibl SDr that night when the package of nitro glycerin was deposited on Thomas B. Reeds sidewalk, Chicago Times Herald.
 A Washington correspondent has noticed that "President Cleveland seldom wears gloves" If he is a close observer, probably he also has poticcd that President Cleve- land always has plenty on his hands, Chicago Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
1 ss
 CHARLES THATCHER.
Death or n We'll KnOYvn Business Man
 

oA W AAhoNH hNAA
 This Morning.
 Charles Thatcher, the we'll known Bank street plumber and stove dealer, died at his residence, 3S Walnut street. at S:3O o'clock this morning, of consumption. The deceased was for a number of years a familiar figure in Waterbury. He was a very companionable man and had host of friends among the business and pro- fessional men of the city. Iu his younger years he worked as a plumber for E R Lampson and in 1872 engaged in business for himself and for years his firm was one of the best known in town Later the business was organized into joint stock company. For the past few years the deceased has not been in good health and last year he made a pilgrimage to his native country, England, in the hope of finding some relief. But all was of no avall. He returned without experiencing any apparent change During the last three months he was confined to the house So that death was not unex- pected. It he lived until the 29th of July he would have been 60 yeirs of age. He was a charter member of Court Fruitful Vine. A. o F. of \ and was also prom Inent member of the Sons of St George His wife survives him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
AM USE M ENTS.
''Trilby."

NJ. Palmer's company will present Trilby at the opera house Friday night. Most of Little Blllee, Taffy and the Larid are Du Mau .ier's portrait brought to life Svengali is depicted with horrible realism Gecko is the same weird. piGiabIe speci- men of a musical enthusiast that the book portrays. Jolly z uzou. the reckless Dodor and the half dozan other minor characters which have become so well known and admired by the public. are all gra: hically represented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
MOTHERS

Your attention iS called to the most complete line of Sailor Wash Suits. Shirt Waists and Blousc> ever shown in this city.
 We have made a large pur- chase of Wash Suits and shall sell same at lower prices than the same goods have ever been offered at.
 These suits are made with extra large sailor collars and bodies, a guarantee with each suit that the colors will not run if directions for washing are carried out.
 To set the ball rolling we offer l50 Sailor Wash Suits at 42c, the price Of an extra pant. surely everybody can have a change at this price.
 Our better goods commence at 9Sc, l50 suits at this price, dark patterns with fancy colors. 100 Wash Suits at Sl.25. blue and red stripes, with solid color fronts.
 100 Wash Suits at Sl.4S, blue and red collars, solid color
 100 Was'l Suits at $l.9S. braided over solid collars and French sleeves.
 50 Wash Suits at $2.5O, of solid blue with braided collars. SHIRTWAISrS AND BLOUSES : : 1:
 D doz unlaundered cotton waists at 25c.
 Mothers Friend unlaundercd shirtwaists at Bic, laundered at 4Sc.
 Full line of the celebrated Star Shirtwaists, at 75c and 9Sc, white and colored. Some made with the new roll collar. 1 to 12 years.
 White Fountleroy blouses. 4Sc and 75c, ? to 6 years.
 Black and white stripe sateen blouses, at 35c and 4Sc. JOnes,MOrganaCO,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
CLUBBED HER TO DEATH.
Insane Old Man Kills His Wife In Horri-
 hlF Manner.

MoUNT HOLLY, \. l., May 29,-Samuei Burr. an elderly resident of Pointvillc, attacked his aged wife with a club as they wcrc driving Lame from Shamong and literally boat her to death. after which he made his escape and has not been arrested.
 Her body was found by the roadside in the morning with the skull crushed and otherwise mangled. Burr is said 10 have been insanoly jealous and was not Consid- cred to Le of sound mind in other respects.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
Found in n Marsh,

William Young, 7G year old negro, was found dead Ill q marsh of the Beaver pond district at New Haven about twilight yesterday afternoon. Young was an ln- mate of the Springfield home until May 20. and then began to wander through the ninth ward, where many of hls color dwell. It is believed that he was accidentally drowned He was slightly deme
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
ROBBED AT THE SHOW.

The Loss or Two Watches and Purse
 Reported to the Police.
 There were three losses reported to the police, which happened at the circus ground yesterday. Mrs J, A. Parsons reported in the afternoon that she had been robbed of her pocketbook containing St. several tea checks and some receipts
 h the evening c. $. Blake was "toucht d up for hunting case Waltham silver watch; gold chain with single links, and A Florida bean charm with the letter "B engraved on it.
 Thomas J. Hetherington had his gold watch, with the initial 1T. J. H. VI engraved on it taken from his pocket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
RELIGIOUS PAPER EXCLUDED
Forbid, len the Mails t;rcau>r It Advertised
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tOrbiI len the Nai:> tiCCtu"r tt Advertised
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 rh2 ,n nun'n'r "f thr paper contains 2 full page ;,G.- r:;>en.,n rt.V.iI.E total uf ahuIt g., 'Il prizes to aI, in sc, ur- inI su! rihr., :., t!.o paper, Ih' plan for LiStllI U' lri"~ is somewhat uniql.v \. Itr<iN.d cuntAining sui.s,.ril tirl., N,..I il, mi.vr, nS rocciv- ci, ,mHcntina ,,..h Ao l. VLr pgrs9n soud!nE the letter "Il Whi'h \". l"n falls will rc,oive a in' g"|d wtI,h valued at $,u. Nc. ;UU Will :c,,lNp a Iicl,'~ worth $llO Nu. !.:.N0 Hi l,c"ivo n finc clock worth $iOh. No :.Cou Etts n tip tu Eu, rope at ,ust uf $:.CO. \u i, .. U gets a tour uE the Orient at $700. No U,O0O gets n grand piaIu worth $>-l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
A uonrlnp at Columbus.

COLUMBUS. O., May 29.-Lafayette Prince, the Cleveland wife murderer, was hanged in the penitentiary this morning He had professed religion and was calm and unmoved to the last He went through the trap at l3:12, and in l3i2 minutes the heart had ceased to beat. Tho execution was perfect The murderer's neck was broken by the drop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
THE COMING MAN

We are confident that the coming man will have too much sense to bleach his hair. Washington Post.
 Mrs. Lease says the coming man will be hairless. This is probably only another way of stating that the coming woman's fingers will be longer and stronger.-Peo- via Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
Insomnia Drove Him to Suicide.

PHILADELPHIA, May 29.-Weary of life because he had suffered from sleeplessness and metallic poisoning for nearly year, George N. Crumbach, 45 years of age, president of the Crown SmeIting com pany, South Chester, Pa. committed sui eide at his home 673l Woodland avenue, by shooting himself in the breast near the heart
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
For Selling Diseased Beef.

SrArrorp SPRINGS, May % C. C. Bell of Westford, who has been before the health authoritie; for selling diseased beef, has disposed of his case It was set tied hy paying A fine of $l0 and costs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
We Can Save You Money

Special sale of sunshades all this week pieces black French novelty dress goods, pure wool. neat. beautiful designs just received. worth l.0O. at 75c yard. 36 inch all wool fine imported dress serges worth S9c. at 25c yard. 42 Inch pure raw silk and wool fancy nov elites. this seasons goods. every pattern star, actually sold Saturday for soc. at 39c.
 54 inch fine illuminated English tweed, strictly all wool and worth to anybody loo, at 59c yard. Pure silk and wool novelties. have sold all this season at 75c a yard and are actu- ally worth 1.ti0 yard, we offer you to- morrow at 59c a yard F inch two toned illuminated novelties gre worth 33c, and at 19c a yard Child's fast black seamless ribbed with double knees. heels and toes and are hard to wear out, worth 20c, at l2Ac. Our regular 25c ladies fine fast black, full regular made hose. high spliced heels and toes. at 19c a pair. Ladies fine gauge fast dye. regular made drop stitch. 25c goods everywhere, at l9S.
 Ladies fine fast black full length hose at SC. for 25c.
 Ladies extremely fine lawn embroidered and edged hsndkerchiefs, easily worth 25c, at l2sc each. Our % Elace kid gloves, button and hooks at 79c.
 If you are thirsty come in and get a drink of ice cold Wild Cherry. It costs noth- ing and Is delicious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
Young Woman Delegate Dies,

NEW HAVEN, May 29.-Jcane Balmen, a delegate to the national conference of charities and correction from Toronto, was taken suddenly i'll at the Young Wom- ems Christian association rooms on Chap. el street She was taken to Grace hospital and died there of spinal meningitis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
BLOWN TO PIECES.
explosion of Furmin",e at the wi"-

Explosion of FuIminRtr at the Win-
 chester Arms Co.
 NEW HAVEN, May p At l 80 this afternoon te rife explosion oc- currel at the Winchester arms Co. Two buildings used for mixing full minate were wrecked. and one Of the mixers, Jeremiah SPillAne, was blown to pieces The shock was felt all over the city. Just what caused the explosion Is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
REID s HUGHES,
 IMPORTING RETAILERS, BANK STREET. WATERBURY.
Victor Athletic Goods.

We how carry full stock of everything in the athletic or sporting line. We have extensive facilities for supplying all sorts of Rubber goods, Leather goods. such as Base Ball Mitts. Boxing Gloves, Racket Cases, Cycling and Cricket Gloves. Shin Guards. etc. Rats. Polo sticks. Tennis rackets, Dumb bells. Indian clubs, Athletic clothing. and in fact everything needed.
 And last of all the VICTOR" bicycle.
 We can make special inducements and prices to local and professional base ball clubs. tennis clubs. eympasiums etc. Come in and get ''VICTOR" catalogue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
Jones For Lieutenant Governor.

EVANSVILLE. O, May 29,-A. w. Jones of Youngstown was to-day nominated by exclamation for lieutenant governor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
E. T. Turner S Co
We close at 12 o'clock tomorrow.

We close at 12 o'clock tomorrow. That gives you but half a day to secure some exceptional values which we offer for Decoration day.
 A First Glass Lawn Mower at ? 25. We have no furthsr comments to make at this time in regard to the mower quoted above. but invite you to call on us if you are in want of lawn mower
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29

Jacob Henson. the young negro who was recently tried and convicted and sen fenced to be hanged on June for murder, was taken from the Ellicott City (Nd) jail and hanged to the limb of tree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-29
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-06-01

Secretary of Agriculture Morton
in answer to the many structures on
his views on the money question has
written a letter to one of his critics
and in closing says:
What is the sense of clamoripg
still for unlimited coinage when
the Treasury car not rid by crook
of a 1.-THE of those already coined
and lying useless in heaps? They
ARE well minted, of just weight, nine
tenths fine, are legal tender for all
debts and bear the legend, In God
we trust What ails them? |
answer, and so must you, on rehec-
ton. there is no demand for them,
and, therefore. no use Of them.
What more can the law do for
fhem?"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-06-01
Notice.

State of Louisiana-PaFish of Vermilion.
In accordance with the provisions of
Sec: q Of Act I06 approved July 9th 1890.
notice IS hereby given to tax payers of
of Abbeyille, that listing Of property both
real and personal of said tax PAYERS is
completed together with the valuation
placed upon said property by the assessor
and that said list viii be exposed in my
office Tor inspection and correction for tho
term of twenty 1901 days beginning .Jnne
lst and ending June 20, 1896.
GlTen under my official signature this
18th day of May 1896. F. T, YOUNG.
Assessor.