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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
CONDENSED SPORTING CHAT.

Indoor tennis is a popular winter sport in Now York.
 James J. Corbett believes pugilism has been knocked out
 The Bolingbroke club offers a $6, GOO purse for Mitchell and Jackson.
 Baseball at Columbia college this year will be a moro prominent feature in ath letics than heretofore
 Ed Corriean epigrammatically says of the Australian starting machines, Il like them because they do not talk"
 If a name be wanted for the cup de fender suggestive of showing her heels, why not Trilby'" asks the Philadelphia Record
 Jim Corbett delivered lecture on phys ical development before the medical class at the Vanderbilt university, Nashville, recently.
 It is alleged that ex-Captain Phil King of Princeton recently turned his back upon tho stage and an offer of $500 q week to become an actor.
 c. H. Genslinger, the ex-Ncw Orleans baseball magnate, made cool $50, ,000 through his brief connection with the new Manhattan Athletic club.
 Not long ago J. K. Palmer won the amateur championship of tho United States and a sweepstakes at Larchmont, N. Y., by a score of 95 out of 100 birds, having made % birds straight. Harry Curtis, tho English amateur champion walker, has asked the London Athletic club to place hlm on tho team which they will send over hero to compete against the New York Athletic club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18

TRoTTING ON THE ICE IN ZERO WEATHER. weighs but 80 pounds, yet is strong enough to support the necessary weight Tho shafts arc iiko those of an ordinary sulky, the seat being high 10 allow the driver to sec ahead.
 Trotting on the ice is said to be good for crippled horses, especially those with bad feet and legs, the snow tending to allay inflammation. Consequently many own CTS winter their animals at Saratoga, which is the great center of iCo trotting in the east. The Saratoga Trotting associa- tion has fine track at Woodlawn Oval, where the ice meeting this year began on Feb Q.
 The Canadian circuit includes the rac ing associations in the cities of Hamilton, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec and several minor points At Quebec, Mont real and Ottawa the trotting meets arc held in connection with the regular winter carnivals. The Jacques Cartier track at Montreal is one of the finest ice tracks in the world and attracts many owners from Buffalo and other points on the United States side the border to its annual meets, the tenth of which has lately been held. Cope Stinson and Barney Demarost are two of the best known circuit drivers in New York state who have gone with q string of horses to try to win some British gold from the Canadians.
 The northwest has taken kindly to thC sport, and the ice racing circuit include: St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Saltwater Hastings, Red Wing and Faribault, il Minnesota, and Eau Claire and Fergu: Falls in Wisconsin. Lively sport is OK pected, for the horses arc above the aver age and closely matched.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
THE COURT HOUSE BILL.

The Journal and Courier ofNew Haven
 i'm Favor of thr Bill.
 The New Haven Journal and Courier endorses the Waterbury court house bill in these terms:
 1.-The appeal to the legislature niade by those interested in the Waterbury court house matter is an entirely reasonable one. The inconyenience and costliness of the present arrangement have been se- verely felt by those who have been obliged to come to New Haven to take part in legal work that could be much more expeditions ly and economically done in Waterbury. And as the population of Waterbury and the region around it grows the awkward ness of the situation will grow unless something is done to relieveit. Years ago there was legal business enough in and around Waterbury to warrant the holding of terms of the superior court there, and the arrangement then made was fair. Now there is much more business than there was then, and court can no longer be held there because there is no suitable place to hold it in. There should be New Haven county, which is the principal county of the state. and has one-third ol the population of the state. shouldn't be behind New London and Fairfield counties in the matter of court accommodations And it shouldn't be behind any county 1T fair and equitable dealing"
 Without much doubt the bill will pass
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
London Mud.

An ingenious person has been analyzing samples of London mud. His researches have shown some curious results. He found tho mud shows distinct traces of London's life according to the part of the town it comes from. In the city, for in- stance, there urc found traces of gold and silver, from the wear and tear of the coin- agc, and also a good deal of animal mat ter, especially bones, no doub6 from the meat eaten. In poverty stricken parts there arc no traces of gold or silver and very littlo of animal refuse, but the veeC table refuse becomes considerable, Clcarl! pointing to tho scarcity of money and O. meat among the inhabitants of those parts
 The annual cost of repairing the silver coinage is s31, ,OoO, which represents six tons of silver scattered over the surface of the kingdom every year, or GS6 of waste each day. The waste from the gold coin age amounts 10 about Gl6 daily. Of tho 60 900, coo pounds of bread baked in Lon don daily, it is computed that l, 760, GOO (half m ounce for each pound) arc thrown away as waste. It Is also said that $500 worth of vinegar, e1o0 worth of sugar, 9e0 of salt, $500 of gas md eIo0 of mus tard arc wasted daily in London. .-Bos, ton Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
MORTALITY RECORD.
Deaths and Funerals of People Well
 Known in This City.

Deaths and Funerals of People Well
 Known in This City.
 Amos S. Blake one of Waterbury's we'll known and representative citizens died, at his residence. 135 Grand street. this morn- ing Mir Blake was born at Brookfeld. Vermont, in 1872 and came to this city in the sixties. He represented Waterbury. as democrat, in the house ot representatives in 1869, 1874 and lS75- Before coming to Waterbury he held pub- He office in Michigan. Mir Blake was an inventor of distinction. his inventions being covered by nineteen patents. Dur ing the winter of 1S30-31 he constructed the first locomotive ever seen in New England. The model was small being able to carry two persons around a hall on circular track. During the war Mir Blake was superintendent of the American Flash and Cap Co. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs ]. A. Hitchcock of Liverpool, Eng and Mrs E. T. Root of this city. Dr Blake was one of the early dentists in Waterbury.
 The funeral of Mary KilmartIn took place from the family residence. 495 West Main street. yesterday afternoon with in terment in St Joseph's cemetery. The pallbearers were John Ross, John Multi gan. Hugh Murphy and John Brerton.
 Michael Moriarty, aged 27 years. died at 1 his home, 303 Bank street, last night, after a few hours illness. Mir Moriarty was in his usual health during the day, and after supper complained of pain in his head DT Gay was summoned but could do nothing for the patient, and death quickly ensued. The doctor ascribed death to bemorrhage | of the brain The deceased leaves a wife and four children. The funersl will take ! Nk saN-r. | church at S:30 to- morrow morning
 The funeral of Michael Bowen. who died at his residence on Ridge street Sat urday afternoon. took place at S:3C o'clock this morning to St Patrick's church where a mass of requiem was celebrated by the Rev ]. H. DuGgan. The pallbear CTS were Thomas Dill, D. John Dillon and Michael OBrien of Division No ?, A. O H and John Lawlor Jermiah Crowley and Michael Cavanaugh. Interment was 1T Calvary cemetery. The deceased was em ployed for over forty years at Holmes Booth & Haydens. Besides his wife he leaves six children.
 The funeral of Mrs Patrick Stack tool place from her lete residence yesterday afternoon with interment Tn St Joseph'' cemetery. The pallbearers were: JOhT Stack, James Healey. Thomas Ferris Bartholomew Stack, Thomas Ferris, Pat rick Shea and Dennis Mccarthy.
 Joshua Mahany. aged T years, died a his home in Simousville yesterday after noon. The funeral will take place to morrow afternoon.
 Margretta Starr the seven years olC daughter of Mir and Mrs Edward J. Star of 29 West Liberty street, died Saturda, night If dlphtherin. The funeral tool place yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs William B. Bronson died at he home on North Main street this morning The funeral will take place at 10 o'clocl tomorrow morning with services nt tn Hall Memoral chapel and lnte.ment il Riverside cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
Ancient AIechanics.

The arcients, while cxcelling in polit teal science and in literature, were woe fully deficient In a knowledge of tho laws of nature and their application in human affairs. That it should be so is easily un- derstood because, according to the histo- rian RankinC, it was both an ancient and medieval belief that thcro is n doublo sys- tenn of natural lawS-ono theoretical, eeomCtrical, rational, Giscovcrable by con temptation, applicable to celestial, ethereal, indcstrultihl bodies, and being an object of the nohlo and liberal arts; the other practical, mechanical, discoycrablo by Cx- poricnCc, applicable to terrestrial, gross, indostructiblc bodies, and being an object of what W gre once called the vulgar and sordid arts. The mechanical knowledge and practical skill of Archinedes, which rendered him so illustrious, were by men of learning, his contemporaries and success sors, regarded as accomplishments of an in fcrior order, to which the philosopher, from tho height of gcometrical abstrac- tion, condoscended with a view to the service of the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
\ rnragon of rnr.imonN.

"Misrrs l.aNv their varieties" said Squire Ben. "Nullckins, the sculptor, was accounted a paragon "f parsinony, if such n comparison iS allowable. In his own house candles were never lighted at tho commencement of the evening, and when ever hu and his wife heard knock ut the door they would wait tor a second rap be- forr they lit the candlrs lest the first should have been a Iundway, or mis chiCvouS pcIsun, and their candles be wasted. Nulllkins' biographrr was as sured that pair of mold candies by being nursrd and put out when company went away once lasted a whole year!
 By his wife begging n clovc or n bit of cinnamon to take Suno unpleasant taste out of her mouth, and such mean shifts the parsimonious pair coutrivod to keep their spicebox constantly rcplcnishCd. Ono day poor old artist was asked ly Nolle- kins what made him lcuk so dull l am low spirited, he replied. Then go to the pump and take drink of water, was the advice in return, and in justification uf this strange advice NUllckins asserted that when hc was low spirited tho pump al ways brought him to, \ mean old scamp, to be sure. though still a man of genius Boston Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
sLET JUSTICE BE DONE,
Denial of n Statement Published In . Sunday Paper Regarding the Land Records.

Denial of n Statement Published i'm . Sunday Paper Regarding the Land Records.
 Editor of the DEMOCRAT: -.
 Dear.ssir:-Win you kindly. allow me space sufficient in your coming edition to help right a wrong and an injustice. not only to the living but to one who has de- parted from among us? I wish to pass a few remarks upon an article which ap- peared in yesterdays Sunday Herald, rela- tive to the indexing of the town records, as performed by our late and esteemed town clerk. James J. Madden.
 The writer of the article sets forth that Mir Madden was paid the enormous sum of S1 300 for indexing his own work of the previous year, which is an untruth, pure and simple, and which at this late day and at time so close upon our com ing town meeting.is is calculated to not only throw dirt upon Mir Madden and the board of selectmen, under whose supervision the work was done, but to handicap the future indexing of the records, which. is public necessity.
 Now the truth of the matter is simply | this. Mir Madden indexed the volumes oi Waterbury land records from Ill to l2O inclusive and did receive the sum of $l3C for the work; but it was not the work oi Mir Madden's office of the previous year In fact the work covered all deeds and in, | struments recorded from July 3, 1888. tC March 21. 1889, a period of nearly sil years. and it is a plain truth when say Mir Madden never recorded one of those deeds or papers.
 One word more. In the index which Nil Madden made up, the town of Waterbury never had any such reference during it' existence as town. He not only indexeC the grantors and grantees, with volum' and page. but gave full and complete history of the instruments recorded, RnC in doing so employed some ten men anC women in the perfection and performance of the same. to whom he paid in wage some $935. leaving himself but a smal share of the grand total as the Heralc | claims.
 have no fault to find with tn, Herald for endeavoring to expos, wrong doing but I and grea many others have with the self reliant in dividual who gave out the figures ant wrong facts. Possibly he intends to gaiI political favors and friends by so doing but it is doubtful.
 Just another word. regarding MT White share of the iudexing. It covered on hundred volumes, and was from tn ancient date of August 2S, 17S6 to March l 1889. period of l03 years.
 | REcOpDS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES

Weekly Record of Real Estate Sales
 and Recorded MortRaRes.
 The summary of the Weekly Record for the current week is as follows:
 Real estate sales-New Haven and West Haven 12. Bridgeport If, Hartford 5. Wa. terbury 6. Middletown 3, Norwich S New London 3. Meriden 9. New Britain :. Danbury 9. Norwalk 10. Ansonia II Derby f, shelton.
 Real estate mortgages-Eew Haven and West Haven sl04, BPS. Bridgeport s26. 300 Hartford s23.l .l96. Waterbury $42. 100 Middletown $3. 300. Norwich S52, ,O5O Meriden ST ,4O0 New Britain $l5, ,275 Ansonia S7 900. Derby sl 300. Shelton fl4.775.
 The total number of sales this week |: l07 as compared with 46 for the precedin. week and 63 for the corre> bonding weel last year. The total of recorded mort gages Is $326 ,349 against $273. 364 the pre- cedIng week and $2O3, All for the core spending week last year.
 For the corresponding week last yea New Haven reported 13 sales. Bridgeport i9 Hartford 6, Waterbury i, Meriden |. New Britain ?, Middletown ?, Norwich 6. Nev London ,. Danbury ?. Norwalk l. An soria }. Derby l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
When n Cow Is a Deer.

This animal, known as nylghau tor blue cow) in Oudh, and deemed by Hindoos of that province to be sacred, as one of the bovine tribe, was known in Deogarh as ghoraroz and counted by the local Hin doos as one of the deer species, which 1t was lawful to kill and eat-as Q fact 1t is, I suppose, one of the antelopes.
 This divergence of views, entertained by Hindoos of different localities is nothing as an anomaly compared with the vary ing treatment extended by Hindooism universally to different members of the bovine kind-on the one hand, the vener- ation for the COW, which makes the ami malls life something sacred, and only per mits of the twisting of the venerated crea- tGrc's tail; on the other hand, the general practice at the Doorjah Poojah, and on other occasions, of sacrificing buffaloes to the gods by beheading them before the al tars.- -Blackwood's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
TIMELY TOPICS.

Some goods damaged by the bursting of a water ripe are offered by Reid & Hughes.
 If you want to learn how to dance con- suit Prot Bailey. 70 Bank street
 John Moriarty has returned from the capital and talks business.
 Don't pay anybody . dollar until you have been here is the admonition of the Miller X Peck Co.
 The Connecticut Boot and Shoe Go are selling Tubbers at wholesale prices.
 Clothing on credit ct cash prices. See the Credit Clothing Co.
 E. T. Turner & Go have received new invoice of wash fabrics.
 Before buying baby carriage call and see the new stock of the Boston Furni. ture Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
AMUSEM 6NTS.
Prince Pro Fem.

The comic opera, Prince Pro Tem," is recognized as the finest production of its class on the road to-day, and its appear ance on next Tuesday night at the Jacques will no doubt. be received with a bumper house. The company. which Is a frst-class one. is backed by good chorus, and every lover of tunsful light opera and good, hon est, clear humor, which includes many topical hits should not fail to see Prince Pro Tem." Of Fred Lennox, that prince of comedians, all that need be said is that he could scarcely be improved upon, and Miss Josie Sadler is more charming and humorous, if possible. than ever.
 ''FOr Sweet Charity's Sake"
 The appearance of the Empire City Com edians in For Sweet Charity's Sake at the Jacques tonight. will be one of the best variety shows seen in the city for some time. The singing of the Gotham City quartette. formerly the wise men of Rice's "1492, is musical treat and well worth going a lorg way to hear. Miss Carry Hawkes., Miss Amy Mueller, the Stanfords and other clever speciality artists appear. Popular prices. 15c to soc.
 KeIlar.
 Kellar. the great magician, will give an exhibition of his powers in the opera house Wednesday evening
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
TRoTTlNe ON THE ICE.

Even Zero Weather Does Not Chill the
 Enthusiasm of Many HorsemRn.
 Racing in winter is common enough on many tracks in the United States, but trotting races with the thermometer down to 20 degrees below zero are a decided nov city. Trotting on the ice is the latest out door sport in tho United States, though it has been well known for years in Canada the Ottawa Winter Trotting club having recently held Its twenty first annual meet As soon as 1t became fashionable the in. ventor at on % set to work, and the result of his labor Is tho sulky sleigh, which is made of tempered steel and hickory. It
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
E. T. Turner S Co
 Attention Ladies.

For almost two weeks We have anxiously awalted the arrival of our new invoice of Wash Fabrics and like the long looked for letter they failed to materialize until last Saturday evening More than 25. 900 y%rds of fine Wash Fabrics now await your in- specti0n. they were bought expressly for you, and We trust that they will meet with your approval Indeed We think that one would be very difficult to please if they cannot make a selection from this line of goods.
 We have more than forty different styles of Crepe Nienne of the most exquisite shadIngs and patterns. This will be one of the most popular weaves worn this season. the price is only 12Ac yard.
 More than sixty different styles in Eng lIsh Percales and all that have seen them so far, are completely carried away with them. Pretty ? well. we should say they were, and the best P-rcale made full SC inches wide and only l2ac yard.
 We have more than twenty different styles of Printed Duck. and the Princess Duck" at that. and the Princess" is the best duck manufactured. beautiful de signs and without doubt just what you want. the price is 12kc.
 Taffeta AoiTeS more than thirty different styles, all black grounds with beautiful figures. for sll the world like silk. We can best express ourselves by saying that they are simply ''Out of sight" The usual price of these goods are 25c a yard. ws shall open them at l5c a yard.
 And Printed Pignes. Lacies of water bury we are headquarters for Pignes with out any doubt. No competition can ap- proach us as to quantity. style and prics.
 Our price for the most exquisite patterns and best quality Is l2he.
 As to Outing Prints. Ginghams. etc. The same great bargains can be found every day from now on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
Pleaded Not Guilty,

BRsoKLYN. Feb 1S.-President Norton and Superintendent Quinn of the Atlantic avenue road to-day pleaded not guilty to the charge of compelling employees to work more than ten hours . day. Justice Moore reserved his decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
suicids PoIIc. Station.

SFw YoRK, eb 1S.-John Burke, 3I, & tramp. committed suicide in the High bridge police station by cutting his throat with penkpife. He applied for lodging at the station house. saying he had no home or money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
Nfay secure .n In,un,,Ion.

WAsHISeToN. Feb 1S.-It is reported that the attorney general will be asked to issue an injunction restraining Secretary Carlisle from carrying out the provisions of the gold bond contract.t The silverEmen, with the republicans of New England are back of the movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
tnrnhr Not GniItr.

NORWICH. Fob 1S.-Judge Wheeler charged the jury Tn the Brady murder trial at noon to-day. At l:30 the jury re- turned a verdict of not guilty,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
Wife Murder in Hoboken.

HoBoxsS. N. l., Feb S.-Christopher Sperling murdered his wife to-day by cut ting her throat geAlousy. was the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
DOWN TIE VALLEY NOTES
DOings of Day in Naugatuck and
 Union City.

DOings of Day in NaugRtuck and
 Union City.
 NAuaATucK. Feb. 1S.-The Rev Mir Soule preached his second sermon cn Nehemiah the Reformer and Statesman," yesterday. After telling of the dissensions among the Jews within the walls of Jerusalem, and the compact formed to forego all debts and start anew, he referred to a number of cities where the ofice-holders were making themselves rich at the expense of the poor. He referred to our own, also, taking the last report as a basis. While he did not cl aim anyone took any more than the law allowed, he thought 1t was against good government for our selectmen. schScl visi- tors and health board to draw the amounts paid them. He also considered change necessary when it cost the town s2. 576 to run the justices court. He cited the city of Berlin and others where men of good standing volunteered to do the municipal work. and thought the sooner we had a change the better for all concerned. Chief Hosford did his own de ve work yesterday, getting into James Grants place hy a rear way, with lookout in front, and getting his beer with a party before | Grant noticed him. He also caught J. Smith selling later in the day. Also four | of our young men who are not following the preceptS or tnelf parents put are haole to be charged today with intoxication, abusive and obscene language and break ing out of cells. One other drunk was also arrested.
 About 100 Hibernisns preceded the re- mains of Michael Roach to church and cemetery, yesterday.
 The ''Colonel and I" at the Main Street theatre, and amateur minstrels at Gem opera house, tonight.
 Saloonkeeper Maroney was fined $50 and costs an Saturday for selling on Sun. day. He took an appeal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-02-18
.oo x 1O1 So Main street
A Guide for Purchaser

If you want to buy horse you go to a man whose truth and honesty Is beyond question. If you need anything in the house furnish ing line you should apply the same rule.
 WE HAVE A CONTRACT With ourselves to furnish you the best goods In our line at lowest possible prices la be courteous and painstaking to everyone. hich and D or alike. and tn keep our stock and everything required tO furnish the home.
 ON THIS ROCK
 We have built our ever increasing trade over which the storms of adveTsity and the waves Of omp-tition will eat iG vain.
 Neare receiving new goods every day and everything new and up to date in style. We shall be pleased tO receive a call from you when you are in the market fOr gOods De- lieving that we shall be able to satisfy you as to style and prices,
 Aca n Ranges still lead. We receive new praises from those who are Hsing them every day. Why don't you be among the happy ones and buy an Acorn" NeguRrantee them to give perfect satisfaction
 Undertaking in all iCs branches. best of ser vice at lowest pTi es Night calls answer promptly at District Telegraph Onlce. East Main street.