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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
TO CHANGE BANKING LAWS

An Interesting P~tItIon Which is Being
 Signed Extensively.
 It is more than likely that the legis- lature, at It's next session, will enact law enabling the banks to suspend business at noon Saturdays. A petition is now in cir culatIon and will receive the signatures of bankers and business men throughout the state. A circular letter was sent out last June for the purpose of ascertainInG the views of bankers throughout the state regarding proposed changes in the laws. Of 143 replies received, l4O were in favor of them. The petition represents that "the business and banking interests of the state favor certain changes in the existing laws relating to the con- mercial, payer" viz: By abolishing the three days grace and by providingt at all notes. drafts, checks, and other evidence of indebtedness faling due on Sunday. or any holiday, shall for every purpose be considered due on the next following business day; and that on Saturday oi each week banking hours shall end at + o'clock noon, instead of 8 b m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
iContractor Altman Not So Bad as H
 tn Pafntad

Contractor Altman Not So Bad as He
 Is Painted.
 Editor of the DEMOCRAT: S-e
 City Engineere Cairns is quoted as hav- ing said at the water board meeting last night that Daniel Alman was indebted to the city in the sum of S2, ,0SS O1. This sum represents the difference between the amount of his bid for building the new turn pike near the dam and the actual cost of the work. which was completed by Con- tractor McManus. Now, the writer is not trying to defend Altman. In fact ke shares the general belief that Allman's bid was ridiculously low for the work and that he can consider himself lucky that the com mittee took the contract away from him. But how can it be figured out that the con- tractor is indebted to the city. when he was forced to give up the job. Altman claims that had he been given half a chance he would have finishedlthe job. This was looked upon as a bluff. Perhaps it was. But it does not alter the fact that the con- tract WAS taken away from him and new bids called for, before hisS time was up. How then. can Mir Cairns figure il out that Altman is s2.0ss.01 in the city's debt?
 FAIR PLAY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS
A Minute In, ftagard to che ReslgnAtlo
 of William F. OaConnor.

A Minute In ftegard to che ReslguAtlOn
 of William F. OsCounor. ss
 At the meeting of the board of educa- ton last night. Dr John F. Hayes, who had been appointed at . previous meeting to prepare a minute in relation to. the resignation of William E. O'Connor of the High school, presented the following, which was adopted: as ls~-
 ''whereas, Mir William F. o'Connor, who has filled the position of assistant princi- pal at the Waterbury High school for al- most three years in brilliant and satisfac- tory manner, having endeared himself alike both to pupils and teachers by his gentlemanly manner and high scholarly attainments in the performance of his duties, and having been appointed to a higher, more important and lucrative position, that of principal of the High school of Marlborough, Mass, therefore, be 1t
 Resolved, that the board of education of the city of Waterbury regret exceeding ly the withdrawal of Mr William F. O'Connor from our High school, yet we rejoice in his promotion and extend to him our sincere New Year congratulations and predict tfor him still brighter and pros porous future. "@
 ''kesolved. that we congratulate the clty or Martoorougn lu securing TOT tneli principal a fine scholar. a remarkably able teacher and a true christian gentleman.
 Resolved. that the gentleman acting as clerk of this meeting be requested t. transmit to him the preamble and resolu tions adopted at this meeting."g
 Mir Wells submitted the following vot' which was passed: \
 "Voted. that the superintendent be in structed to report fully and formally tC the board what changes. if any. arein hi' opinion desirable in the courses of instr uc tioD. the system of grading. the method oi instruction, the code of rules, the manuel of selecting teachers, and the mode of su pervision, in the public schools of tn, center district"
 The request of Miss Helen McMahon t. be transferred from the Webster annex t. the Bank street school was referred to thu committee on teachers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
BETwEEN TRoLLEY- CARS
A Traction Co EmpI"ye Receives Prob
 ahlV Fatal IDturles.

A Traction Co Empl"ye Receives Prob
 ably Fatal IpJuries.>
 David Wagner, middle aged man. employed as laborer by the Traction Go, received serious injuries at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon bysbeing struck by a north bound trolley car near the South End drng store.
 Wagner was employed cleaning snow from the tracks at the switch. The foreman, it is said notified him to leave the track. upon the approach of a car, but remained between the tracks and was caught between the north and south bound cars. He was struck by the north bound car and badly injured.
 He wss taken to the office of Dr Me Avoy, where 1t was found that his injuries consisted of A compound fracture of the skull. He was afterwards removed to Dr Axtelle's office. accompanied by Dr Me Avoy. ~ --s-. -" The man was conscious. but was unable to speak. He endeavored to write his name. but failed. It was learned that his name was Wagner, from an outside source
 Another report says that Wagner at. tempted to board the moving car and was thrown upon the pavement. .. He will probably recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
Wantsa YoasG blood.

uARTFoRD, Jan 2.-Ths annual meeting ot the board of agriculture was hald hare to-
 day and there was clash between the nsw
 element and the old members. John 8.
 Kifkham of Newington. who has bean treasurer for ten years. was not reelected and ex-Lieuaenant Governor E. s, Hyde and T. s. Gold were ousted fr0m the cattle
 comrnisnon. Mr ssaold Wan reelected secretary and G. T. sangsr of Plainasld was elected treaanrAr. Gs0rge-F. Eoaketi of wInsted and Charles Peek of New kon-
 don county were sl<essa fxlsmhsrs q ths cattle Oommission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
Weather Notes.

The baromotor is lowest this morning in the upper lake region with a through ex- tending the full length, of the Mississippi valley; it Is highest along the middle At lantic coast while a second area of high covers the Rocky mountain plateau.
 In New England the weather is clear. Light snows are reported from portions ot the Lake regions the Ohio and Mississippi valleys and fair and clear weather over the plains.
 For New England the conditions favor increasing cloudiness. light local snows. warme. and westerly winds, becoming southerly.
 The temperature has remained station ary along the entire Atlantic coast; along the Gulf coast and throughout the Missis- sippi valley decided rise has occurred while in the extreme northwest marked fall has begun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
SACRIFICE JEWELRY SALE
The Upson JswslFy OOmpany's Stock to
 he Sold na Auction Wednesday.

The Ups0n JeWolRy Compenya Stook e0
 he Sold as Auction Wednesday.
 The Upson Jewelry company find them selves In the curious position of a buslRes. firm with large stock on their hands and no store which they can move into tempo. rarily large enough to hold their goods. Their term of occupancy of the present store at l17 Bank street having expired company were given stay of fifteen days in their present place that they might dis pose of their stock of silverware, watches tewelry, diamonds, etc.
 ConseQuently. Saturday night It was ar ranged to cell the entire $20, LOO worth oi stock at auction at the old store, UT Banh street, beginning next Wednesday at 2:S( p. m. The disposal of the entire stock il an absolute necessity, as the firm are mol going to pack or store them.
 The stock is one of .he largest and fines in Waterbury, comprising . very complete assortment of gold and silver watches. soliC silver and silver plated ware (best makersl cut glass, bric- -a-brAc, diamonds and jewel v, and jsWelers' sundries of every descrip ton. This will be the greatest slaughte of standard jewelry and jewelers' good ever seen In Waterbury.
 The store will be closed Monday ant Tuesday for inventory and . general over hauling of stock to make ready for tn great sale. The firm arc to occupy afte April 1 the store Iu the Warner block, nov held by the Apothecaries Hall company,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
, TIMEIY TOPICS.

The World almanac for 1895 at T. F.. Costello's. ssq
 Clearing out sale of hats and gents fur nishings at Barker's exchange place.
 Keep your valuablss in the, Waterbury Furniture Co.'S vault. s
 K T. Turner & Cos red ticket sale will begin Thursday morning.
 To morrow will bs errt4a's wesAay bar gaia day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
VICTORY FOR DAVIS.

R. Elected Chairmau Ef the Democratic
 state Central COmmIttse.
 HARTFORD, Jan 2 The annual meeting of the Democratic state central committee is being held in Hotel Heubl-in this after noon, twenty-four members being present
 The executive session was called to order at 2:l5 by Secretary Brown. Chair man Davis being absent in Washi ngton.
 There was some opposition to Chairman Cli nton B. Davis in the lobby. but it did not amount to much and the meeting had been in session only half an hour when il was announced that Mir Davis had been reelected by a vote of l9 to ?. Secretary Brown. also. will probably be reelected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
Dwelling HOuss Burned.

SOUTH NoRwALK. Jan 2.-The house owned by Jeremiah Brooks, situated on this city, was destroyed, by nEs at mid night, The building was occupied by three .Hungarians, Joseph JuhAs. Frank Juhas, and another whose name could not be learned. The occupants escaped, but could save nc ne of their beloneings. The loss to the building is S700, with $500 in- surance. There were also some insurance on the contents. but how much could noi be learned The origin of the Are is not knnwn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
Escaped Prisoners Returned Voluntarily

PIrTsBURG. Kan. Jan. a.-Six inmates of the city jail escApad by digging through the outside wall of the corridor, went to Litchfield. about five miles away. and spent the night in drinking and celehrat. ing the advent of the new year. Five oi them hired carriage and returned in the morning and demanded admittance to the jail to complete their sentences. They were all pretty drunk and apparently en' joyed the joke they had played upon. the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
Buy Your Listers Now

A few pointers as to price. Shetland Listers. price $5.5O, good value at $7.5O.
 Dark Blue Elysian Listers, price 5 50, worth $7.5O.
 Heavy frieze Listers. price 1.50, was 10.
 Put a few dollars more in one
 buy the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
Bioodhounds Run Down Train Robbers.

MERIDIAN, Miss Jan. "A posse of determined men. with bloodhounds. left to hunt tbs Livingston (Ala.C train rob. bers and 1t is reported that two of the bandits have besn run down in tho Su- carnoche swamp. It is said that they are young men who live near York. Ala. The express p~cp's claim that the robbers made ght haul SF F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
"A Caun,rr sanIr.."

''The Country Square is buiIt after the plan of the "Oid Homestesd" but will never Hnd the plAcs in the hearts of the public that the latter has. IL ia clever in parts and again drops below mediocrity. Archie Boyd was good. of oourse. and 90 was littie Daisy. The quartstte reseivsd almost all the ApplaasS. althsugh 1t was rosky. e thO boys sy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
ANUS EME ENF$.
D0a Mccarthy,

Dan McCarthy's nav play, "Ths Pride of Mayo" was produced for the first time last night. The inaugural prodastioa was . most complete success la eveEy particu- lar It was an event in the hiatoRy of the HArmanus Blocker hall. Every seat up. stairs. down stairs. and every box seat was sold and people Gere stendlng up. Never before has such thing occurred at the hall.-Albany Journal. At the opera house Thursday evening
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
E. T. Turner s Co BIG RED TICKET
 SALE.

Everything marked w under prices, Thursday morning 4n. 3rd.
 SEE VALUES.
 Yard wide unbIeached Cotton from 7c, to 4c.
 White Domet Flannel, from $ I-4c to ? 3-4
 Pillow Case C ptton, 42 inch from F 12 to Sc.
 45 Iach bleached Cotton, best quality from 14c to 10c. Best dark Prints at 1-2c.
 Apron Ginghams. best quality at 4c.
 soc Dress Serges at 29c. 75c Dress Serges. at 53c.
 S12.O0 California Blankets. at S7. 9s SS California Blankets at $5.9S
 S6 ane s7 Californis Blankets. at S4 9S.
 Ladies silk chiffon embroidered Handkerchiefs. from 25c to 10c. Ladies' Jap scollaped edge Hand kerchiefs, from 25c to F 1-2c.
 Gents h.mstitched Handler chiefs at 5c.
 S2,000 worth of fine Jewelry left over from last month to be sold at even lower prices than ever.
 Splendid ass ortment.
 Ear Rings. Finger RincS Brooches. Scarf Pins, Veil PiI 6, Baby Pins. in CT dless vA,iety
 Notwithstanding the immense q"aniity >nid ihe assortment is larger than Can he found in the city
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
SatolIt,. New Secretary.

WASHINGTON. Jan -Bev Frederick E. Rooser who will be successor of Dr Papi. as secretary of the papal legation ia this city arrived this morning from Albany. N. Y. He has been vi-iting his father in that city since his arrival in America last week. Dr Rocker proceeded immediately to the residence of Monsignor Satolli and assumed his new duties. Dr Papi will doubtless remain in this city another week after which he will joia the Jesuits. Dr Rocker is an Americn by birth. though he has been abroad for several years. He is we'll versed in matter pertaining to the ch urcn in this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
Iuanraa For aIas. .ooo.

SAN FnANcTsco. Jan 2.-Charles H. cohler of the wire firm of cohler {, Froh- Icing. committed suicide thls morning by shooting himself He had his life Ensured foT3l25, ,000. No cause is assigned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
King of Frieze,

price 1900, it IS absolutely all wool, wind and water proof, is made of :32 oz goods-Colors, Oxfords and Black Serges, 34 to 50, cut in regulars and stoutS.
 Our 24,O0 Listers, made by Rogers, Peet & Co, price. now 20.OO, regulars and stouts.
 Our 20.0O Listers. now 1850.
 Cut extra long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02

We have shown leniency and not crowd cd customers for the past year, knowing many could pay but little We now need $l0, 900 in cash. and the enclosed price list shows the inducements we offer toget it: Lowell and best make all Wool Carpets
 only 47sc per yard. Extra super all-wool Carpets only S7sc yd. Ingrains, l23c per yd.
 Best Moquettes. e2ic per yd. Brussels, 40c per yd.
 55c Linoleums, 421c per yd Bedsteads, only s2.l2.
 Cane Seat Chairs. Soc.
 Solid Oak 24x30 Mirror Suit, $16.S8.
 wstch our window and the daily newspas. pers and you will learn of the greatest bar gains ever offered onl6nest line of Furniture, Carpet and House Furnishings ever shown. CaIFare Paid and Goods Delivered Free. to out of town purchasers. ~UNpERrAKIzGIN ALL Ire BRANCHES AT IowEsr PRIcEa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
The Miller & Peck Go. .CLOAkS and CAFES

FOR ALMOST NOTHING.
 For at least half or quarter of the oriai- nal value we bought for spot cash the en- tire stock of several manufacturers. We know it is the larges purchase ever brought to Waterbury.
 .. COATS.
 At S2 9S.
 Oxford mixed Coats, 36 inches long, coat back, double stitched, value $6.00. At s 9S.
 100 French beaver Coats, with storm collar. velvet trimmed value 800.
 At s7 94.
 50 fine English kersey end diagonal Goats, half silk lined. double stitched, velvet collar, value S14.00. At $12.9S. Imported Persian Lamb cloth Coats, 50 inches long all silk lined value $25.
 At Ss 9s. 50 all wool Chinchilla cloth Coats, in black and blue, 50 inches long. velvet col- lar, value SIP 50.
 At sl.62.
 Heavy cloth double Capes, extra full sweep. value S5 OO. These values are just as represented and the goods will be sold by us at from quar- ter to half the original value. Look in north and south windows. DRESS GOODS.
 We don: propose to carry over any of our stock if prices will move them THEY MUST GO. At 19c. All wool English Cheviots in plain and fancy mixed, value 35c. At 49c. All our Serges and Henriettas that were 65c to S5c to close them quickly the prices will be 49c.
 At 39c. 54 inch all wool Covert cloth, Cheviot mixtures original value 75c. These are only few of the many values offeaed as we intend to hustle out every yard of dress goods before inventory. The Miller & Peck Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02

2. The L. '. Haase Go have uAAds snesAsr
 bif fsaussisn ih tAs priss sf sAfpsss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02

0xAnulAAAd suaAr, & pounds sor a1 %. SA.2s par hMAArsA pounds at Ladd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02

Archbishop of AdeIaid
 ROME. Italy, Jan 2.-Right Reverend Father OReilly. Bishop of Port Augusta, has been appointed by the Pope to be Archbishop of Adelaide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02

This Space Belongs to J. F. PHELAN, Tea Merchant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-24
HATTIE or smILOn.
Annuni Hcuuion of surViNoFS-in-
Nitation to ConfcdcrHtcS.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. February %
Headquarters yriiod Confederate Nete-
vans. General Orders No. 1873: The aiten-
teu,ion of the survivors Of the battle of
Shiloh and of al Confederate veterans is
called TO the following
The government having passed bill
Tor the purchase of the historic site OF The
Memorable battle ~ shiloh. and 10 make
II It great national memorial park, the
survivors Of that great conflict, both the
allue and the GRAY. viii meet on the
old battlefield on April 9Th. eth. and 9Th
,ext 10 hold their annual reunion. and to
mark tho various positions held by both
armies during the great battle OF April
and :. 1852.
Tho shiloh Rattlc-FicId Association Is
composed OF the hlua and the gray, ana
Il cordial invitation IL extended through
these headquarters 20 9ll Confederate soi-
aiers and their friends to meet In re-
union on that occasion. There were CON
(ederate troops In that battle from eleven
states. comprising cirhty-four regiments
~ infantry. twcrty-thicc batteries Of ar
tnlary. ana esvcu regiments Of cavalry.
under the command OF Generals Albert
sydney Johnston. o. r. Boavregard. BraN-
TON Bragg. Lcouidas Polk. Va. Hardce,
John G. breckenridge, and others.
Tho survivors Of these commands are
requested by the assistant secretary OF
the shiloh Hatur-Fi. III Association Cap
tain James Williams. IT Savannah, Tenn.
a Confederate officer TO send him their
names. post oflico address ond the com
pany ana regiment they served with AZ that
lrant battle. while Colonel r.. r. Lee sec
Yetary Of the association. Federal Of
Iccr. has requested all those who wore
the blue ~ that battle 90 send him their
names. post office address, company, and
regiment. 20 Monticello III.
Ev order Of j. i. GORDON.
General Commanding.
GEORGE MORGAN, Adjutant-General
md Chief Of STAFF.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-24
GENTRY GROWS Much WORSE.
An Internal Hcmorrh"Rc "eh"c'S
His Condition Less Hopci"''

Pbiladelphia Press. February 23d)
lanes II. Gentry, the murderer OF
NI,dge Yorkc. the actress, became much
worse on Friday at the German Hospital
lie suffered intensely IN the afternoon
from y severe internal hemoIhage' anu
If was only after considerable work that
The musicians succeeded in stopping the
flow Of blood. Ut. 81
Gentry is also very weak mentally, ana
the doctors are apprehenSlVe thu' VIZ
mental strain which he is sunering from
will retard his chances OF recovery
,vas conscious the greater part or yes
terdav. but his conversation was eN'I'i l.-
" iucuherent. The doctors would not say
that they ever believed that Gentry VIII
ultimately recover a,
The chief resident physician AT the
German Hospital received letter from
Gentry's mother in Richmond vest rdNY'
she EXPRESSED great regret ana Wonuei
ment over her sons act, Tor fhc s'"'eI
that he had always been dutIul anu
obcdient boy to her.
Mrs Gentry said that she could not
come TO Philadelphia at present but I'M
rlored the doctors TO inform her without
delay OF any change In her sons cohui-
ton. o..
II was decided yesterday by the coroner
and the police officials that the inquest
INTO tho death of Madge Yorke will be be-
,,un This morning II Is not probable that
any testimony will be taken except that
az Miss Ida Clarke. 80 rs to enable her
TO leave the city and keep her theatrlcai
eugagemcnt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-24
NEW YORK BANK SITUATION.
Last Weeks business Affected p'
the. bond Operation.

the Uond Operation.
NEW YORK, February 2S.-The New
York Financier says this week:
The statement Of the Associated Banks
Of this city for the week ending Feb
ruary sd. shows a decrease Of s'oo.OO
I'm loans, "A decrease OF Sc. $4,000 in specie.
an increase OF S.376600 In legal tenders
ana a decrease of $%67i,So0 in deposits
As a result of the weeks operations out
lined above, the reserve decreased Sc90.-
200
The statement contains no important
features. except To show that the excess
money in the banks has been reduced
IN "A round sum, the operations of thu
Moran Belmont syndicate being respon-
siNle for this. In fact. the entire week ;
business was affected more or less
through the payment of specie into the
Sub-Treasury for the new bond issue.
The specie decrease is less than seven
million dollars. although twice that sum
has been taken from the New YORK
banks TO pay for the new bonds. but.
"a several IF the larger banks are govern
mont repositories, a portion of the gold
has been returned TO them for deposit in
their vaults. The legal-tender Increase
Is logical. as some gold turned over has
been paid for In paper currency. The
banks also gained over two million dol-
lars through the interior movement last
week. but lost four million TO the Sub
Treasury. chiefly in gold. The heavy de-
crease in deposits represents money with
drawn for the most part to complete the
bond operation. and the slight contrae-
ton In loans can be accounted for only
on the ground that the banks have been
calling i'm outstanding paper daily, as
the market gave signs Of advancing.
The deposits of gold in national banks.
pending the finai settlement OF the bond
loan. while It Will give the specie item
a more respectable volume. viii also
keep the reserve up. and, in the opinion
OF conservative bankers, operate against
any quick advance In money rates.