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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
HANG HIM IF YOU LIKE.

That as What an Abused Father Told
 the Court to Do with His Son.
 , Michael Lyons received . dose from Judge Oowell this morning which he will remember. He was begging from people on Abbott avenue yesterday, when arrested. Lyons has been convicted four times be- fore for similar offense. Judge Oowell committed him to jail for 120 days and said he hoped after he received this sen- tence he would beep away from Waterbury.
 William E. Tomlinson has been before the court several times under the name of Smith. He expressed the hope that the court would be lenieut with him as he was an unfortunate man and was his own worst enemy. He was given $l and costs for drunkenness.
 John Harrington met W. O. Robinson out on East Main street yesterday and &C., cused him of owing him for carpenter work. In the heat of the argument Harrington struck Robbins in the face. He was fined $3 anC costs and took an appeal.
 Michael Lane. aged l9, went home drunk yesterday and broke the screen doors and windows. Officer Pagan arrested him. His father appeared against him this morning and said that he had taken him from jail for the last time, adding: 'I will never pay another penny for him as long as I live, You have him now. and keep him. Hang him if you hke." Lane was given 30 days and costs and $3 and costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
PRESIDENT CLeARY.

He Wnl Probably Attend the c. T. A.
 U. Of Connecticut Convention i'm Nor.
 VvIch.
 The twenty-sixth annual convention of the CatholIc Total Abstinence Union of Connecticut will be held in Norwich, August 15. It is probable that the Rev J. M. Cleary of Minneapolis, president of the national union. will be at the con. vention.
 In letter to the president of the State union he says: "Your invitation to attend the annual convention of the Catholic To- tai Abstinence Union of Connecticut re- ceived. shall be in the east about that time, ss. of course. shalI attend the Ma tional convention in New York, August T. II. If can possibly so arrange. it will afford me great pleasure to attend the con- vention of the parent union of them all We all know what we owe to the Connec- ticut union for its noble work at all times"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
TIMELY TOPICS.

Everybody knows that big bargains are offered every day at CuEran's Something better than the ordinary is offered Thurs days, and tomorrow will be no exception to ihe rule.
 Try Union Chop tea and you wIll drink no other. It is sold by the Union Tea Go and contains no weeds.
 One hundred stylish suits. all this sea- sons make, for $7 25, at Jones, Morgan & Cos.
 Tvining & Go offer all wool carpets f, r forty cents yard during July and August.
 It don't cost much money to buy dry goods from E. T. Turner $ Go Thurs day Is their regular bargain day.
 Fine property for sale by Ensign Nor throp at Q great sacrifice.
 The Glenwood ranges have the largest salS in the United States. They are sold by the Waterbury Furniture Co.
 Muslin and Jersey underwear are on Reid k Hughes special list in the big out Ing of summer goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
CLOCK WITH A HISTORY.

A Waterbury Man Has a Time Piece
 That Once Belonged to a Royal
 Family.
 An ancient clock which is now on exhi- bition in the window of Lake, Strobel & Go is attracting good desl of attention and is interesting if Tor nothing mere than it's checkered history. It was made 170 years ago by an Italian and has kept time steadily during all those years and is an unerring guide in this matter to-day. It was once the property of Henry of Wur- temburg and came into the possession of John H. Bessinger of this city in 1S42, being left to him as an heirloom by his father. It is surmounted by a statue representing Prince Pontiatowski, the fa- nous Polish patriot. who was born at Warsaw, May 2, 1762. and was drowned in the river Blister. October IF, 1913. He was marshal of France under Napoleon I. and lost bis life during the memorable re- treat of the French army from the Russian campaign He also served with distinc- ton in the Austrian army against the Turks in 17S7, and with Kosciusko made a heroic struggle for the independence of his native country in 1794. His memory is enshrined in the hearts of the Polish peo- pie. and like his great countryman. John Sobieski, his name is 8 household word among the peasantry of unhappy Poland. The clock can be bought. but it will re- quire good sum of money to secure it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
FELL THREE FLIGHTS.

Little Eddie Howes EumbIes Over the
 BaIustrade at the seOvill HOuse-Nlet
 with . Like Accideht Once Before.
 If Eddie Howes. the 10 year old son of Manager T. R. Howes of the Scovil house. recovers from the accident which befel him to-day, it will be his second miraculous es- cape from death, under similar circumstan- ces.
 Shortly after nine o'clock this morning Eddie was leaning over the balustrsde on the third floor, when he, lost his balance and pitched headlong to the ground 2oor. In his descent he struckon his right side on the stair railing on the lower floor and slid to the bottom.
 Clerk Dayton, who was in the office. heard the crash and running out found the boy, still conscious. lying on the floor at the foot of the stairs. He picked him up and carried him to a room and Dr Griggs was summoned. The boy was bleeding from the nose and mouth. The doctor made a careful examination and strange to say found no bones broken. The side on which he struck was somewhat bruised. The boy complained of his head, but no mark was found and the pains were prob ably occasioned from the concussion. He may be injured internally, but as to that the doctor can not yet determine.
 Tbree years ago Eddie fell from the same place and in 8 similar manner. He struck on his head and for three days was uncon- scious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
HORSE THIEF COONE.
He is an Old Offender and Was Re-a
 rested After Leaving Jail.

He Is an Old Offender and Was Re-ar-
 rested After Leaving Jail.
 Robert Coone, the horse thief, who WAS bound over to the superior court in Win sted yesterday, as told in the DEMOCRAT, is in hard luck On November 28 Coone, in company with Nellie Shaler, a young New Haven girl who was running away from home, hired the horse and carriage in Waterbury of Liveryman R. Webb Scranton. They drove to Winsted, where Coone represented the turnout as his own and borrowed $10 on it from Liveryman R. E. Afford aud escaped before it was known that the property was stolen. Coone was arrested in a short time after for skip ping a board bill in Plainville and sent to jail for six months. His term expired yes- terday and he was immediately re-arrested and taken to Winsted The charge of ob- taining money under false pretenses from Liveryman Afford will be brought against Coone after he has served his time for the present charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
NOVEL MARITAL ALLIANCE.
McElrOy willed His Wife to Nugent
 on His Death Bed.

McElrOy Villed His Wife to Nugent
 on His Death Bed.
 novel marital alliance has just been discovered in Stratford. through the arrest of James Nugent for violating the liquor law. The saloon Nugent runs was formerly owned by James McEIroy. Just before he died Nugent came to him penniless and be- came his righthand man. On his deathbed McElroy gave his wife to Nugent, so the latter says. This account of the transac- tion are in Nugent's own words:
 "Yes, she is mine. Her husband died in my arms and he willed her to me, so I lost no time in marrying her after he was gone. McElroy said to her with his dying breath, T give you to Nugent, and I want you to be his wife when am gone." Mrs Nugent- McElroy owns the place where she lives as we'll as the saloon. Nugent has struck a snap. He has induced her to deed some of the property to him and manage all of her estate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
HURLED HIGH IN AIR.
Three Men Instantly Killed by an Explo ninEn nf arrnifa.

Three Men Instantly Killed by an Explo-
 sion of Dynamite.
 CHICAGO, July 24.-Three men were in- stantly killed and fourth badly injured by premature explosion of dynamite in the drainage canal near Willow Springs. The dead are: William Kelley, Marquette, Mich. Thomas Soaker, Chicago, and Jo- seph Smith, residence unknown.
 Matthew Healey received severe scalp wound. Kelley, Soaker and Smith were preparing a blast and were pressing the dynamite into the hole when suddenly the blast, which was almost completed, went of. All three men were hurled high up in the air and came down fully 900 yards from the scene of the explosion. All three were mangled most horribly. Over 100 men were at work close to the blast when the explosion occurred, and it Is wonder that the loss of life was not much greater
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
GENERAL CAMPOS LOST.
No News Has Been Received of Hun at Ha
 yana Since ,July F.

No News Has Been Received of Hun at Ha-
 vana Since July IT.
 LONDON, July 24.-The Times Havana correspondent telcgraphs as follows:
 'SinCe the news of the death of General Santocildes, on July IF, the authorities have had no news of Captain General Martinez de Campos despite repeated in- quiries to Santiago dc Cuba and other points. The government fears that there is a general rising in the province of Matan- gas, which has been in a restless condition.
 "Thc defeat of the Spanish troops when General Santocildes was killed has given an impetus to the revolution, especially in the province of Santiago de Cuba, where the iron miners have joined the rebels.
 II have seen a letter from General Max imO Gomez explaining his reasons for the proclamation forbidding work on the plan tations for the supply of provisions to the town. He says that while Spain obtains sufficient revenue from CuEa to pay her soldiers the officials will continue to rule When the revenue ceases, they will retire. This practically means the insurgents are prepared to ruin the whole country in or der to force Spain's hand"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
PURELY PERSONAL.

Where Waterbury People Are Going
 For the Summer.
 Miss Alice Hudson is the guest of Mrs Ambrose Beatty of New Britain.
 John E. Collins, one of the Traction company's conductors, is spending a weeks vacation at his home in Salem, N. Y.,
 Mrs Kate Hayes, mother of o. P. Hayes of the Globe, will leave for Ireland Satur- day on the steamer Oampania of the Cum ard line.
 Robert Barker and James Kenney two we'll known young men in Waterbury, leave to-day to accept positions in StLouis. Mrs P. Coogan and daughter Margaret left to- day for 8 two weeks vacation at Woodmont.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
TYSON cor THERE.

List or the New Prosscuting Agents
 For New Haven County.
 The county commissioners to-day ap- pointed prosecuting agents as follows:
 Waterbury, William R. Mattison of Wa terbury.
 Meriden and Cheshire, Charles Fl. Saw yer of Meriden.
 Naugatuck. Beacon Falls. Seymour. OK tord, Bethany and Southbury, John M' Sweeney of Naugatuck.
 Derby and Milford, A. 0. Baldwin of Derby. New Haven. James D. Dewell, Jr, of New Haven.
 East Haven. North Haven, Branford. North Branford, Madison. Guilford. Wal. lingford and Orange, Dwight W. Futile of East Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
lsor....o s...AlI Change For Robbers.

OoHAS~ ~<s S@AAoAA NhSABS EOE 1sOUoSEes
 It takes woman's wit to get the bet teBuOf train robbers. While the high waymenVwere taking up their little col lection on the Oregon express the other day, an old lady at the rear end of the car asked gentleman near her to loan her little change. Four dollars were handed to her, which she gave the rob- bers when asked for her money. After the affair was over; the old lady repaid the loan from the purse of gold she had '.held up" by her adroit trick Los &nreles Herald:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Body Ofan Unknown.

RRoo KLYN, July 24.-An unknown man, aged about 37, was found dead in the lake at Prospect park this morning, There was a jagged wound Tn his throat. but death was caused by drowning and he had evil dently committed suicide. The name S c. Kelly was tattooed on his left arm A letter dated Milton. Conn. July 9, to Mrs Kelly and signed T. H. Halsead, was found in bis pocket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
TO REVISE THE JURY LISTS.

Commissioners Appointed by High
 Court Judges.
 NEW HAVEN. July 24 The judges of the supreme and superior courts met to-day and appointed commissioners to re- wise the jury lists of the various towns. The commissioners appointed for New Ha- ven county were Robert o Gates of Derby and Joseph B. Sargent of New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Govsrnor,s Staff i'm Cnmn.

MIDDLETowN. July Ex-Governor Coffin has announced that the following mem bers of his staff must be in camp six days: Adjutaut Gen. eral Graham, Assistant Adjutant General Landers, Quarter Master General Disrow, Assistant Quartermaster General Cheney, CommissAry General Peck. The remainder of the staff will be in camp only four days. -iL5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Consolidated 10 Rum New England.

The latest report regarding the New Eng land road is to the effect that the Consoli- dated will begin Co operate it September 1. It is claimed that the fact that the $3. 500. .- 900 loan obtained by the Consolidated in Boston a week before last was turned over to the Old Colony Trust company of Bos- ton, which holds tho majority of the New England certificates, and of which T. lief ferson Coolridge. jr. one of the orglnizl- tiop committee, is president, shows that the Consolidated has obtained control of the New England. It is said that the pres ent Consolidated system and the New Eng land will be united in ore system, to be called the New England R Eilway company. with a mileage of 1.S16.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
TRAIN ROBBERS AGAIN.

Messenger On a Western Road Forced
 to Give Up $s,OOO.
 TOLEDO, July 24.-A Lake Shore X Michigan southern train was held up and robbed at Reese. twenty-seven miles west of here, at 12:40 this morning. The train went on blind siding to allow a special to pass, when it was boarded by six masked men. who forced the messenger to hand over $S, GOO in cash. There is no clua
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Twenty Years For Murder.

TRENTON July 24 John s. Collins. the negro who was convicted of murder in the second degree for killing Fred Ohle. the Princeton student, was to-day sentenced to twenty years imprisonment at hard labor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Skidnaore & Turnbull.
Semi Annual Stock Taking Sale.
This Is a Happy Time To Want.

This Is Happy Time To Want. There time when your wants in the Dry Goods line could be supplied such low prices have our Semi-Annual Stock taking sale. ..-. x Splendid large Turkish Bath Towels Inventory price 1Oc regular price l5c.
 Extra large Turkish Towels, Inventory price 12c reg ular price 2Oc. 50 dozen Pillow Cases, hemmed and finished ready Inventory price l-2c regular price sc ' Good sized Unbeached Sheets, trimmed and ready for use Inventory price 34c regular price 42c
 Full 104 Bleached Sheets trimmed and ready for use In ventory price 43c, regular price 4Sc.
 Extra Heavy Crochet Quilts, Marseiles patterns hemmed ready for Inventory price 64c regular price 79c
 Handsome Knoted Fringe Towels Damask patterns Inven- tory price 1Oc regular price 17c
 Glass Towels finged and ready for Inventory price 12c, regular price 9c
 Splendid Heavy Huckabuck Towels large full size Inven- tory price 12 1-2c regular price 1Sc
 lot remnants of Lawns Plaid and Striped Nainsooks and Jaconets at half price to close previous
 Dotted Swiss Muslin Inventory price 12 l2c regular price l7c
 Handsome Duck skirts Inventory price 5c regular pnce 2lc |Skidn0re & Turnbull.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Samples in
 North Window.

Have them on one table, handy to get at. Look them over; handle them. Some Black Serges in the lot. Mostly light colors.
 Don't you always find that we have what we advertise, and enough for all! No disappoint- ments in our store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Big Fire at Washington.

WASHINGTON. July 24 The Y. M. c. A. building was destroyed by fire this morn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
Mems Underwear.

soc natural wool underwear. at 3Sc.
 39c natural shirts and drawers. at 25c.
 High grade. all wool camel's hair shirts and drawers. worth 1 25, at T9c each.
 Ladies' natural wool vests and pants, worth 25, at 79c.
 Children's vests and pants ct So each. for Nos 16. IS and 20; 18c for Nos 22, 24 and 26; 25c for Nos 2S. 30, S2 and S4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
BASE BALL.
NATIONAL EEAGUE GAMES.

quo NOrweglan steamship Terrier, which arrived at New York from Dome. rara, reports-on the evening of July 12, just outside the harbor of Demerara, she struck the schooner Eagle, small coast ing vessel, and sank her. Five persons who wers on board the schooner were lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24

Best dimity. worth 15o and 17c. at 12Ac yard.
 loo dress einghams, at 5c yard.
 12kc summer lawns, at Sc yard.
 Ladies' French lisle thread hose, drop stitch. from 39 to 29c.
 Ladies' full, regular made. fine 50 Ruage. with white feet. regular price soc. at S7Ac. All of 25c ladies' hose at 19c pair. Children's tan hose, from 37 to 25c. Ohildren's tan h ose, from 25 to 17c. Children's tan hose. from l2Ac to 3 for 25c
 Gents 25c black 40 guage hose. at l7o pair.
 3 900 new novels by the best authors, at 5c each. Boys Fauntleroy blouses at very much reduced prices. Ladies' black silk n,itts. from 25 to 19c. Only dozen white elaCe kid gloves. They are worth co. tomorrow Aec pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
It's Like Putting Ginger Into Your Drinks.

Gives it a snap, That's what we are doing by offering 100 Mems and Young Mems stylish Suits-all this seasons make-your pick for $7.25. They are the balance of lines that have been selling for 5000, $l1.OO and $l2.5O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24
6@1@nMuMA E- Grand Outing
 Of Summer Goods.
kuS'in Underwear, etc.

 This department will be more than busy if exceptional values count for anything. 10 dozen ladies' short skirts. hannelette, nice patterns. regular price 25c, sale 15c. Five dozen ladies' white skirts, with very deep Hamburg ruffie, regular 1.25, sale 75c. The 1,50 quality for 9Sc. A small lot of extra large sized skirts, with deep Hamburg ruffle. at 1.19, from 200.
 10 dozen ladies' gowns, extra good values at 1.25, but we make them $50 for this outing.
 A small lot of ladies black satsen skirts with one rufle, at 35c each.
 Ladies' drawers, hamburg trimmed, good quality. also plain drawers trimmed with feather stitched braid, at 2lc.
 0ersey Underwear. 100 dozen ladies' ecru vests, Jersey ribbed, low neck. short sleeves, regular price 19c. now 90, or for 25c. How is that for value?
 25 dozen ladies' ecru vests, ribbed, trimmed with satin ribbon. at 12kc, from 25c.
 Ladies' pure white vests with wing sleeves. Jersey ribbed. regular 19c, sale 12sc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-24

Mems Golored PercaIe Sh' 'r.ts. Two extra collars one pair cuffs. Regu.
 lar price co now 79c. Regular price 50 now 09. These are the Hathaway make Ladies' Furnishings. Spun silk Swiss ribbed vests, in white,
 pink. blue. lavender and red. regular 75c
 goods at 39c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-30
The Labor Day Game.

Citizens of Augusta. Hallowell and
Gardiner arg hard at work selling tickets
for the benefit game for labor day. This
is a legal holiday and 1t is probable that
the stores will be closed at least during
the game. Everyone feels that the Ken
nebec valley has witnessed some fast ball
playing, the present season, and no one
begrudges quarter of dollar toward
enabling the management of the kenne-
bees to close the season in good shape.
The tickets are going like hot cakesF All
are glad to give the team lift and the
Indications are that the crowd on the
field, Lab0f day, will be the largest Of
the season,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-30
CITIZENS WILL VOTE.
So Say Mayor and Aldermen On Cues
ton of New City Hall.
The Election Will Occur September J, at The
Various Ward Rooms.

a speoia! meeting OF the mayor and the
board of aldermen was held, last evening.
for the purpose of considering the follow
ing petition
To the Honorable Mayor and Board of
Aldermen OF the City of Augusta:
We, the undersigned, qualified voters of
the city OF Augusta, respectfully request
that Tor the purpose of consulting the citi-
zens OF said city on IA matter pertaining to
the public good you will call general meet
Ings of the citizens of said city qualified
to vote III city affairs Co be held in the
ward rooms their respective wards On
some convenient day, then and there, be-
! tween the hours provided for holding
lnuhlclpal elections aud in accordance
with the requirements of law providing
for secrecy of the ballot, to give in their
votes, either yes or mo, ;! on the ques-
ton Is it for the public good for the city
or Augusta to contract with the Augusta
City building Company for the construc-
tion OF building at the cast end of the
hennebec bridge in said Augusta, upon
land of said city ut Il cost not to exceed
fifty-hve thousand dollars 1855, 000) for
the leasing of said building (when con-
structed) to said city for the term of
ninety-nine $3.50 years at a yearly rental
of four ca per cent on the cost of said
building, and taxes, insurance and repairs
In addition TO said four ca per emit to be
paid by said city, with the option on the
part of said city to purchase said build
ing at cost after five years by paying In
yearly instaliments of five thousand dollars
($50a0) and INTEREST,""
And we further request that YOU cause
to be provided suitable check lists, ar
ranged according to wards of the voters
qualified aforesaid for use at said meetings
in the several wards.
The petition was signed by P. M. Fog.
Ter Elias MillIken, W. S Badger, BE.
Parrott, j. II. Manley, B. A. Mead, G.
b. Head. Chas O.. Tibbetts George
Hunt. o. H. Groves, F. L. Hersey, +. f.
Davis II. f. Goodrich, W. b. Waterman,
Frank D. Glare, A. +. Wood, L. A. Bur
leigh, E. f. Randall, +. W. Chase, o. C.
Webster, H b. Sawyer, Frederick Ham,
len, H. W. True, r. W. Pierce, b. A.
Piper, A. G. Andrews, James J. Maher,
Fred S. Cony, W. S. Soule, George H.
Mooers and A. NJ. Goddard
The petition was read, and on motion
of Alderman Lewis, it was voted to grant
the prayer of the petitioners, and that
warrants in the usual form be issued for
ward meetings to be held, Saturday,
Sept Z, suitable check lists to be provided
and the polls to open at o'clock A. NJ
and close at o'clock p. M the polling
places to be the same ns at the last March
election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-30
AROosTo0K POTATOES.
The Yield Will be Nothing Short Of Marvellous
This Year.

"Thc potato yield in my county
promises to eclipse all previous years, ="
said prominent Aroostook gentleman to
a Kennebec Journal reporter, Thursday.
1.-THE yield will be nothing short of
marvellous" he continued. "Those who
know whereof they speak, being very good
potato judges, estimate that there are
40. 600 acres planted with tubers, this
year And with the average yield 100
bushels to an acre. there will be at least
1000 600, bushels put into the market.
ct. H. Phair of Presque Isle, the largest
starch manufacturer in the county, told
a reporter, the other day, that he would
not make any starch, this year, as there
is practically no market for it, In that
event rs 600 bushels of potatoes will go to
waste, which will cause a loss to the
farmers of $50 600.
at is feared, however, that potatoes
will be glut on the market this year in
the eastern states, as the western crop is
reported large We all hope, of course, up
our way, that the talk of the western crop
being large Is fabrication, go that the
Aroostook potato, land there are none
any better, will have phenomenal sale, y
concluded the gentleman.