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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
NARROW ESCAPE.
Mr and Mrs John MorIarty Thrown From
 Their Slalgh.

AIr and Mrs John MorIarty Thrown From
 Their Slelgh.
 Mir and Mrs John Moriarty narrowly es- capped being seriously injured in a runa- way accident about 11:30 o'clock this morning. The couple were out for sleigh ride and were passing along Meadow street, nsar the New England depot. when the shunting of some cars frightened the horse and he sprang of with considerable speed striking against Charles Dwyer's hack. upsetting the sleigh and throwing the occupants to the ground. The sleigh was demolished and the horse ran into Bank street. where he was captured and taken to the stable Mrs Moriarty was removed to her home in a semi-conscious state. Dr Donahue was summoned and found that she had suffer ed slight concussion. but nothing of a serious nature and in a short time she had fully recovered. Mir Moriarty received a ragged, lacerated cut on the knuekle of the middle finger of the right hand, which re- quired three stitches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Manager Buckenberger had an offer from Scranton. Pa. but it was so insignifi- cant as to be unworthy or consideration. Wheeling would like to have hIm assume charge of its club.
 Fred Pfeffer has accepted an offer to coach the Princeton college players, will leave for the scene of action early in March. Now, will the league blacklist Princeton for such presumption, and will the Boston club be allowed to play in that city in the spring?
 Catcher Clements of the Philadelphia club is ahle to be out, after a SC were attack of pleurisy. He lost seventeen pounds during his confinement.
 &"Parson" Nicholson has finally signed with the Washington club. Washington paid Erie $500 for his release, and now has an additional second baseman on Its hands in Crooks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
PRIMROSE PAID.
Couldn't Conjure In Chicago With the Name
 of Parkhurst.

Couldn't Conjure In Chicago With the Name
 of Parkhurst.
 CHICAGO. Jan. 3-A 200 pound police man appeared against Albert Primrose of New York in Justice Bradwolts court. The big policeman spoke in voice like that of levGe tough with sevcrO cold. Yer oner, dis hero man come up to me on de street yesterday and says, You big stiff. wen Parkhurst gifts troo wid you you'll be trimmed
 "'Go on. now. says to i'm, 'or you'll get in trouble.
 "'Aw, you big stiff, he says. I'm as good as you arc any day, see? Get of de cart. you big stiff
 Den locked i'm up. tried to make i'm go away, but hc wouldn't"
 Tried to put him off your beat, did you?''
 Yes, sir, ."
 Judge" said MT. Primrose. with a smile. I'm a New Yorker. I dnnt know what this gazaybo Is trying to pump through him,
 Five dollars
 Primrose paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
No. Admired bv the Relatives.

Let me tell you a funny story about a sporting reporter who for several years did police duty at headquartess on Null berry street in New York;" writes Macon Mccormick. "A year or two ago he took 1t into his head to die, and his fellow headquartersmen did the proper by send ing a floral tribute to stand at the head of his coffin and after covor his grave. The tribute was in the form of a massive reporters badge and bore this legend: Admit within the fire line Strange to say, the dead mani s friends did not admire the tribute 0 little bit"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
rHE NATURALIST.

All birds that live on seeds arc furnished with strong giz1ards
 The African ostrich has but two toes on each foot. and one of thom has no claw.
 The onchidium. a species of shellless snail (sluG), has innumcrable eyes on its hack.
 The drune bee matches from the egg in 24 days from the date of deposit, the work CT in 21 md the queen in Is.
 Crocodilcs, like ostrichcs, swallow peb- bles and small stones, which serve tho purpose of grinding their food.
 The woodpeckcr has threo barbed tongue. like Fijian spear. with which it draws out the worm which it has excited hy its tapping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
INVESTIGATE. Kelly Says

let us have an investigation nf the fire de- partment and place the blame whereit be- longs There is no doubt from what saw at o'clock last Friday morning that there is something wrong in the Waterbury Fire department With only two lines of hose taking care of the rear of the Lawlor and Platt blc cks (where the fire was fRrce) that are connected with buildings up to Abbott avenue and with all the buildings facing on North Main street from Dexters to new Odd Fellows hall, showed a state of affairs that seems to me ought to be in- yestiCated by the common council. Noth- Ing saved those buildings but the snowfall of that day. Will the honorable board of common council appoint committee or i've to investigate?
 Call in every member of the fire depart ment and find out if they were present at the fire or no. If not, for what reason.
 Call in the officials of the department and find uut why better protection was not furnished in the rear of these two buildings where the fire causd the greatest destruction.
 Call iu the fire commissioners and ind ont the reason of their recent secret pro- ceedines in regard to the disastrous fire.
 IT you find that the volunteer depart ment is to blame, let us have paid one at once. If not to blame, ego up higher.
 If you find the officials were to blame. let us know it. If not. ''go up higher"
 Call in the commissioners and dnd out if they have furnished the present depart ment with necessary facilities for pro- tectlon against ire and means of waking the iremen at night which is one of the troubles.
 After such investigation the city govern mant will then be able to vote intellI- gently on questions pertaining to improve ments in the fire department.
 One of the greatest losses to the people that this fire might have caused would have been the destruction of 1,400 barrels of old wheat flour that makes whiter bread, lighter bread and the bread will keep moist longer than that made from new.
 Strictly fresh eggs s5 cents doxsn.
 Granulated sugar SA.la. .-
 Saltsd almonds 80 esnts.a pound.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
ROADS AND SEWERS

At a meeting of the road and sewer boards last night the miscellaneous bills and payroll were ordered paid. A bill of $500 from Mary Ellen Mitchell for rent ot land used by the city was referred to the street inspector for investigation. This land is situated on Benedict street and while the cIty has been using the land no price has ever been set on it.
 General s W. Kellogg appeared before the board in reference to the layout of Kellogg street. but the mayor thought the matter of too much importance to act upon with the slimly attended meeting.
 The matter of adjusting the assess ments between the Traction Oo and the clty was brought up but the meeting did not care to wrestls with that knotty sub feet and it was laid on the table until some fRturs date.
 Street Inspector Kelley brought up the matter of securing better facilities for re- pairing the block paving when it has been torn up. He thought when paving blocks are taken up for the purpose of making excavations that they should be replaced in as good shape as when first laid. He also said that this would ba good time | to contract for blocks for crosswalks. On motion it was voted that the street in- spector be authorized to secure a portable kettle for the purpose of melting tar and to purchase paving blocks. not too exceed | 600 in number.
 Mayor Kilduff paid a high tribute to the efficiency of the street inspector and said that considering the amount of tear Ing done on the public streets he had suc- csedsd wonderfully in keeping the streets free from obstructions. He also congratu- lated the board for its efforts in keeping within the appropriation.
 ''I think the mayor was a good balance wheel on the matter of keeping the board within it's proper bounds" said Mir Gross. At the sewer board meeting the petition of Mrs Dennis Brcphy for abatement of eight and three-quarter feet of sewer as. sessment on Washington avenue was granted. Hearing of sewer assessments on property owners on French street was continued until the next regular meeting of the board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
Fed a ChLld.s Body to Bears.

BRAZIL. Ind, Jan. 3-A band of va grants camping east of here are creating considerable uneasiness among the farm CTS in the whole continuity. It was re- ported to the police here that . child died the other day, and that Its parents tore its body to pieces and fed the fragments Co the bears they havs with them. @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
TIMELY TOPICS.

Special low prices at CurrAn's to-m,r- row.
 Best set of teeth Ss at Ryder's.
 Auction sale of jewelry at the Upson wiTy Co.'S, Bank street
 Pig sticker sleds, saved from the Platt block Are. twenty cents each at Kamak's.
 Kelly gives his opinion of the big fire and 1t spares no one.
 Tomorrow is the Miller q Peek q Cos bargain day, Great values in blankets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
Quite . Different Game.

"what's der matter wid yere Aint ysr Roin ter hghti" said John McTisrnan through the ropes to Chuck Connors. the champion of Chinatown, New York city. Chuck had received Q "thump" on the jaw from Mike Harris that sent him to the floor and was taking his time to get up. Turning cooliy to his seconds, Chuck an- swered, with fine Bowery scorn, Wat d'yar t'ink I'm doin-playin golff"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
AMUSE N ENTS.
nan MrCnFthy,

Dan Mccarthy will open & three nights engagement at the opera house this even- ing in ''Ths Pride of Mayo" Mccarthy is talented young Irish playright. actor and song writer. He playa at popular prices and will fill the house
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
serer,1 Persons cremated.

RANsON. \. IT.. Jan 3.-Meq@er reports come from the old SiSsutOn reservation. nine miles south. that fire occurred there in which several lives were lost. The names of the ;'crsOns said to have per ished are Sam q hson, white; Peter Roa- sau, Indian. LabCliox. Indian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
Ice Yacht Racing.

RED BANK. N. J. Jan. 3-The first icebaat race of the winter on the North Shrewsbury Was sailed here. The river presented a very lively scene. Hundreds of skaters were out, and !ceyachts darted like birds through the merry groups of sport loving young folks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
President Eliot to Wait Egypt.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. 3.-President Eliot of Harvard university will sail Sat urlay for Egypt, where he will remain for three months The trip Is for rest and recreatiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
Buy Your Listers Now

A few pointers as to price. Shetland Listers, price $50, good valu@ at $7.5O.
 Dark Blue Elysian Listers, price 5 50, worth $1.5O.
 Heavy friexe Listers. price 7.50. was 10.
 Put a few dollars more in one and buy the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
CuD Race Probable.

LONDON, Jan. 3.-There is reason to be- lieve that the Royal Yacht squadron. at Its meeting on Jan. :. will accept the terms of the decd of gift of the Americas cup and that all obstacles in the way of a race will be removed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
Big Fire In n Small Town.

WOOSTER. O.. Jan. 3-A fire at Perrys- vile, near here, burned with such fierce ness that it was thought the entire town would le destroyed Right buildings, in- cluding the leading stores and postoffice. were Con-uIued l-uSs, S30, ,OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3.-Dr. James K. Rhoads, ex-president of Bryn Mawr col lege. died suddenly in the railroad station hero. Heart failure caused death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03

of 82s6. A vote of thanks was rendered to the committee for the excellent services rendered the district in the purchase of suitable safe for such q small amount of money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
E. T. Turner S Co BIG RED TICKET
 SALE.

Everything marked Wy under prices, Thursday morning n. 3rd.
 SEE VALUES.
 Yard wide unbleached Cotton from 7c, to 4c
 White Domet Flannel, from 6 1-4c to ? B..
 Pillow Case C ,tton, 42 inch from 12 1,2 to Sc.
 45 inch bleached Cotton, best quality from 14c to 10c.
 Best dark Prints at 3 1-2c.
 Apron Ginghams. best quality at 4c.
 soc Dress Serges at 29c,
 75c Dress Serges, al 53c.
 s12.O0 California Blankets, at ST. 9S sS California Blankets at S6 an s7 California Blankets. at s4 9S.
 Ladies silk chiffon embroidered Handkerchief.. from 25c 10 10c. Ladies Jap scollaped edge Hand kerchiefs. from 25c to 12 1-2c. Gents hemstitched Handker- chiefs at Dc
 5000 worth of fine Jewelry left over from last mon,h to be sold at even lower prices than ever.
 Splendid assortment.
 Ear Rings. Finger Rines- Brooches. Scarf Pins. Veil PiI c, Baby Pins. in eLdless variety.
 Notwithstanding the immsnss quantity sold the assortment is larger than can be found in the cIty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
Corn For Nebraska.

RALEIGH. Jan. 3.-The farmers of Rob- ertson county are making up a carload of corn to be sent to the people of Nebraska.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
King of Frieze,

price 1900, it IS absolutely all wool, wind and water proof, is made of 3 oz goods-Colors, Oxfords and Black Sergcs. 34 to 50, cut in regulars and stouts.
 Our 24.0O Listers, made by Rogers, Pcet & Co, price, now 20.00, regulars and stouts.
 Our 20.00 Listers. now 1850.
 Cut extra long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03
The Miller & Peck Go.
 Bargain Day, Friday, Jan 4th

bargain Day, FrlQay, Jan 4tn
 At S9c. loo dozen Ladies' Corsets, in white and drab French pattern sateen stripes, corded bust reinforced hip and extra long waist, value 69c.
 At 7c each. 10 doz full sized Pillow Cases, made from heavy fine cotton, from 10c.
 At 36c each. 20 dozen heavy cotton Sheets. full size, from soc.
 At S1 9s. 50 pairs 11-4 wool Blankets, from g. .75.
 At 69c. l case Marseilles pattern crochet Coun- terpanes value Sl.O0. 10 pieces striped wool EIderdown. from 100 dozen bleached Barnsley huck bafh Towels, value 12to.
 At 17c. Ladies black cashmere wool Gloves, from 25c.
 Children's wool Mlttens from 10c.
 At 10c. Germantown Yarn, all colors from 15c.
 At 25c. Boys heavy natural grey Shirts and Drawers, value 39o. At 25c. Mems heavy natural grey Shirts only, value soc. At 49c. Ladies heavy white merino Vests and Pants. value soc. IN THE ANNEX. DRESS GOODS and CLOAKS. Everything is at bargain price in this room. Since it has become known that cost cuts no figure here the trade has in creased dally. Remember Coats and Capes at guar tel to half the regular price. All wool Dress Goods at 19c SECOND FLOOR. At 25o each. 500 Ingrain remnants. to 1h yards in each. AtSi.9s, Black Dog Sleigh Robes from s675.
 Atsl.9s, 3Oz 60 Rugs, your choice o entire line
 The Miller & Peck Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-03

This Space Belongs to ]. F. PIIELAN. Tea Merchant.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
WEST ARLINGTON, vi

WEST ARLINGTON, VT.
Editor Bdnner-DEAR SIR: In a re-
cent issue of the BANNER you mentioned
a number of ancient books. and thought
it might be of interest to some of your
readers to know of others. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas Hawley of this town have in
their possession large collection of old
books, among which are found tho fol-
lowing:
The Declaration of Independence and
ValedictOry Address of George Wash
ington. Board cover, blue paper;
printed in Montpelier, VT, in 1897, by
Benz. II. Wheeler.
History of the United States. board
covers, j. l. Cutler & Company, Bellows
Falls. Cook & Taylor, printers, 1881.
Practical View of the Prevailing Re-
in the Higher and Middle Glasses, Con-
trasted With Real Christianity" Print
ed by Manning G LOring, for Ebenezer
LarIin, No. II, Cornhill. 1899.
The Seasons, by James Thompson,
London, 1897.
The English Reader, or pieces in prose
and poetry, 1919.
The Laws of the State of Vermont, di-
gested and compiled, including the De-
claratiOn of Independence, the constitu-
ton of the United States and this State.
Published by order of the Legislature,
Randolph. Printed by Serene Wright,
Printer to the State, 1908, two volumes
Also, American Political and Military
Biography, in two parts. Part l. The
Political Lives and Public Characters of
the Presidents of the United States, and
Other Distinguished Public Men. Part
.. The Lives, Characters and Anecdotes
of the Military and Naval officers of the
Revolution, Who Were Most Distin-
guished in Achieving Our National In
dependence. Copyright secured. Print
ed for subscriber, 1925. Illustrations ::
Judgment Day of Tories, Destruction
of the Tea in Boston Harbour, Battle of
Saratoga, Gen. Putnam's Escape From
the British at Horseneck Stor ming of
Stony Point, Casture of Andre.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-17

folks don't know how to appreciate a
good thing when you see it. Where do
you see such horses as in England, or
such men as in Scotland?"
Mr.. Lang has fine house in prospect
but he is independent and does his own
carpenter work at intervals with farm
work, so one front room is furnished
with work bench and he enjoys the ad.
vantage of never having to waste any
time seeking job. Corn cutting is now
the important farm work, but some have
sorghum and the mills are now starting
to grind that and make mOlasses.
The farm homes of this locality are
more generally prote, ted by wind breaks
on the north and west than any where
else that l have been. Often as many as
10 rows have been planted of maple,
willow, box elder, catalpa, LOmbardy
poplar, or Russian mulberry. The latter
is very useful for its fruit, which feeds
the robins besides giving the people all
they want Wild plums are abundant
and apples, but not so much of other
fruit except grapes. In the native tim
ber along the streams, elm and Oox elder
are the predomiGating varieties.
| attended the county fair one day
when about 5000 people were present.
meant to speak more of that but will
stop for fear of the waste basket.
Yours truly,
G., Z, BRECKENRIDGE.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-17
Block Signals.

Referring to the little book on block
signals, issued by the New York Central.
the Electrical Review" which is the
recognized authority upon everything
pertaining to electrical science, has this
to say:
"In the -Four Track Series No. II, the
passenger department of the New York
Central d Hudson River Railroad has
published most interesting story under
the title Of Block Signals on Americas
Greatest Railroad The letter press and
illustrations in color are unusually fine.
The technical description is by Mr.. John
P. O'DOnnell, a member of the Ameri-
can Society of Civil Engineers. The
New York Central has spent more than
$1,000, 900 in equipping its lines with the
safest and most complete system of
block signal devices for handling trains
known to railway science. The block
signal system is a mystery to the aver
age man. and we can imagine no more
instructive or interesting pastime than to
take trip over the New York Central
road, with copy of this book in hand,
and observe what is to be seen of the
practical working of the block signal
system"
A copy of the book will be sent free,
pos paid to any address in the world,
upon receipt OF three two-cent stamps,
by Geo. H. Daniels, General Passenger
Agent, Grand Central Station, New
York.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-17
State News.

The Vermont Marble Company has OBJ
tanned the contract for furnishing the ex
terror marble work for Amusement
Hall" building to be erected on the
United States Soldiers Home grounds,
Washington. The exterior of the base
ment will be in blue marble, and the su-
perstructure, including porch and steps,
in Sutherland Falls marble. The whole
work is to be completed by April Ist,
1896. The contract is large one, and
likely to keep the men employed in the
building marble shop busy through the
winter.
E. w. Shunway, city editor of the Rut-
land Herald, has severed his connection
with the paper.
Daniel j. Monahan. who recently died
al st. Albans, was one of the heroes of
the civil war. While serving in Com
pany X, 18th Vt. regiment, at Gettys-
burg, he left a place of comparative
safety where his company lay and volun-
teered to carry ammunition to a New
York battery on Cemetery Hill, so many
of whose members were killed and
wounded that their guns were silent.
The ground where that battery was
posted was shell ploughed and shot
sown. They could not keep ammuni-
ton near the guns. 1t would have been
exploded by shot shell from the enemy
coming upon that fOrlorn hope from
three directions. Daniel j. Monahan
carried shells across that field while
they were ploughing it with artillery.
His contempt of death exceeded human
limits and was sublime, nor did he cease
his labors until his company was ordered
elsewhere.
Senator Redfield Proctor has recently
obtained a controlling interest in the
stock company which owns what is
known as the Sheldon marble quarries
| in Rutland. Out of 12.500 shares of
Sheldon stock Mr.. Proctor now holds
| 12,4S0.
The Vermont Marble Company for
some time has held the lease of the Shell
don quarries, but has not worked them
| to any extent The recent transfer of
the Sheldon stock was not 70 the Yer
mont Marble Company, but to Senator
Proctor personally, and it is understood
that work in these quarres will soon be-
gin.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-17
PRAIRIE GROVE FARM, PowEsHIcK

L h[Alhlb NhON Il II ANN, Wv TsohlCh
COUNTY, Iowa, Sept. Sth, 1895.
Editor of Bunner-DEAR SIR: An
other vacation has gone to mingle it's
record with the past, and l have again
taken up the familiar duties of the school
room, this time in Scotch settlement.
For the time being try to look through
my stay here seem as much as possible
like visit to the old home of my pater-
nal ancestors among the hills of Scotland; !;
and so for romance, | call itScOtch Amer
lea and wish could find some one with
a bag pipe to awaken echoes among the
hills. To be sure our hills here are not
very high, but they would do for mini
ature representation and make up in
breadth what they lack in altitude.
| have been welcomed to a very pleas
ant home beneath the spreading arches
of some lOrdly NAPLES that the proprie-
tor, Mr.. Gavin Lang, brought with him
from his fathers farm, near Davenport,
1O5 miles east of here, when he Nulled
up stakes and started out to seek home
and fortune for himself, twenty-one
years ago. Mr.. Lang was born among
the granite hills of Pennsylvania and he
says he could walk across his fathers
farm on the stones. This must almost
seem like romance to him now, for he
can plough whole field and perhaps not
strike stone. | found one stony field
not far away, in the rough land border
ing on Bear Greek bottom. Ghe stone
heaps there reminded me of my own
bOyhood days in Bennington. Mr.. Lang
has an ornamental stone heap in the
yard to keep him in touch with the old
times. Another romance of his early
home is, that it was near the birthplace
of the petroleum industry and the In.
dians used to stretch log across "Oil
Creek" which ran through the farm, and
when enough oil had collected behind
the log they would have a bon fire.
But to return to our present home life.
Our cook helps on my Scottish fancies
by having oat meal frequently, and am
reminded of the joke an Englishman
aimed at Scotch acquaintance when the
love of oat meal was almost a monopoly
of "The Land O. cakes" He said; "How
is it that you folks like oat meal so well?
That is what we feed to our horses"
True" said the Scotchman, "but you