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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
IT WAS THE CAT.
Medical Examiner Axtelle's Pet Makes a Flying Leap From His Office Win dow to South Main Street.

Medical Examiner Axtelle's Pet Makes
 a Flying Leap From His Office Win
 dow to South Main Street.
 Medical Examiner Axtel!e is the owner of a coal black cat whose front name is Peter. He was given the freedom of the doctors parlor's in the Bohl building and up to :45 this morning always conducted himself in digniied manner, and was the doctors special pet He was fat and se, k and never cared to wander from its own fireside.
 dust before noon to-day people on South Main street heard a commotion in the doc tors office and a moment later Peter was seen making flying leap through one of the windows, three stories up. Ia his flight the cat knocked over one of the many pots of flowers that adorn the office window, which fell with crash to the walk below Peter struck the awning underneath and rolled off. striking right side up with care on the bl0ck pavement. In an instant the feline regained his feet and like a streak dArted into Donate Meos barber shop, soaring the proprietor out of year x growth. Peter was given Hndisputed pos session of the place and circulated around like hurricane for a few minutes, but was finally secured.
 It is supposed that the Cat was taken with fit It is suffering from nervous prostration this afternoon, but will be all right in day or two. At least the doctor hopes so.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
ITALIAN MEETING.
Called For Sunday Afternoon by |

Called For Sunday Afternoon by the
 Special Labor Agent, Luigi BsrtOli.
 Luigi Bertoh of this city, who has been appointed special agent by Commissioner Horne. to look after the interests of Italian labor ers,; was in Hartford yesterday and received his instructions from the labor commissioner. A meeting will be held in G. A. R. hall at o'clock next Sun day afternoon, to which Italians of Water bury are invited. Agent Bertoli has re- ceived 5000 copies of the laws bearing upon this subject, printed in Italian, for distribution among the Italians living in his district.
 The Italians of Connecticut are to pre- sent A. De Eco of New York and Repre- sentative Warner of Putnam with gold medals and diplomas in reorganization of their efforts in securing the passage of the new state law to protect their countrymen from the padrone system. The movement was set on foot yesterday, at Hartford, by the special agents of the labor bureaus Giovanni Motte of Hartford was chosen treasurer, and Luigi Bertoli of this city, secretary of the fund. The latter will send circular to Italians throughout tt state, calling their attention to the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
OLD WAY ALL RIGHT.
The voting Machines a Dead Letter, s

The Voting Machines a Dead Letter, so
 Far as Waterbury is Concerned.
 Selectman Morris said to-day that the town of Waterbury will not avail it. self of the new law permitting the use of voting machines in local elections. No representatives of either the M CTS or Mo Tammany machines have visited Water bury and no one here, so far as the select. man knew, took any interest in machine voting, so tEat the ballots will be cast this fall in the old fashioned way.
 It is not believed that the towLs gener ally throughout the state will adopt voting machines. Many of the towns, 1T fact most of them. are small, and a towr registering only 1O0 or 200 voters evidently could not afford to buy the machines. The large cities might use the new method o voting, but it is doubtful if any of then will go to the expense, so that all thiI discussion which was indulged in by thu legislature ever machine voting was merel! a waste of valuable time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
AM USE M ENTS.
"The G,rI1Left Behind Me.

'Ahe Ntrl AAeAG beh1hu Mes
 One of the best plays that has been seen in New York city, to be presented here on Monday night at Jacques opera house is ''The Girl Left Behind Me-" and it's au- thoritles are David Belasco, whose name figured in connection with "The Wife" and "The Charity Ball" and Franklin Fyles. the dramatic editor of the New York Sun. Its scenes are the surroundings of the military posts in the northwest. There is an uprising of the Indians, which brings the hero and the villain, rival lieutenants. into full play. The second act represents the pest Kennion stockade at day break The post is surrounded by Indians whose tom toms and weird chant are heard in the distanc", and who will attack the little gar rison at sunrise. Scenes of the most in- tense and exciting kind are evolved in this connection at the opera house Monday night.
 ''The Bicycle Glrl."
 Nellie McHenry will be at the opera house next Tuesday night in her new play, "A Bicycle Girl" There is a lot of bright music in the piece, and also a number of clever hits on the new woman, the bicycle crank and other fads of the day. The au- thor is Nj Welff of Life"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Position wanted by lady stenographer and typewriter.
 Curran tells of the fall opening of dress goods. and special prices on mems furnish ings for this evening.
 Special prices on ladies' separate skirts at the Miller & Peck Co.'S.
 Don't be fooled into buying poor meat and groceries. l.. P. & A. NJ. Guilfoile sell the best.
 Family about to leave town will sell a dwelling, horse and carriage at sacrifice.
 Fair dealings makes new friends and holds old ones. That is why the old reli able firm of J. NJ. Burrall & Co. keep high in public favor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
PURELY PERSONAL.

Where Waterbury People Are Going
 For the Summer.
 Miss Mamie Leeney of 199 Bishop street is spending two weeks vacation at Walnut Beach.
 Miss Annie Morris of Irvipgton. N. Y., is visiting her brother. James Morris of W lash ington street.
 Miss Mary Daly of Stone street and Mrs Mary Lynch of Ridge street are home after three months visit to relatives in Ireland.
 J.B. Greenberg, son of Henry Green berg, formerly of this city, a graduate of the Bliss college of electricians, is here on few days vacation.
 T. F. Costello, the Bank street news1 dealer, is home after a weeks vacation ir' New York and Philadelphia
 Tbs Misses Mary Brownlee. Agnes Mnr- ray and Agnes Patton of Baldwin hill. ar arrived home yesterday after three months visit to their former home in Scotland. They were accompanied by Miss Maggie sandlAnd, who will remain here until October.
 Dr 0. E. Munger and wife went to New York this morning, where they will. be joined by party of friends and will sail for Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
SHOT IN THE BACK.

A Target Marker Instantly Killed at
 the Hopkins S Allen Firearms Fac
 tory i'm NOrVvalk.
 NoRwA1K, Aug 30 John Cassidy. aged 25, an employe of Hopkins X Allen. manu- lecturers of firearms. was killed this morn- ing by William H. Dawsett, inspector of rms ID the factory.
 They were testing the rifles by shooting at target. Cassidy was marking. There IS place near the target where the marker stood in order to be out of danger. Cas- sidy waited for some time and thought Dawsett was not going to shoot. He stepped out with his back turned, just as Dawsett fired. The bullet struck him Tn the back and penetrated the heart, killing him instantly.
 Dawsett is frantic with grief over the awful affair. It was purely accidental aud he has been exonerated from blame.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
COLONEL JOHN G. TAYLOR.

ommcndation. This colt, then years old and wholly unknown to fame, was the great Joe Patchcn, conqueror of Robert ], the time pacing king and the greatest rac- ing paCcr on the turf.
 Not long after MT Taylor secured him Joe PatChcn suddenly took it into his head to do nothing but pace and his track ca reer began ill 1893, when he was years old. He at once secured record of 2:19A, but failed to win another race that year. At the opening of the 1894 campaign he was still practically unknown. He start ed at D Ap"rt, Ia., in his first race of the season, winning in straight heats the best of which gave him q new mark of 2:12. In two weeks his record was 2:10. During tho season he lost but one out of 19 races, his only conqueror being Robert J, and closed tho ycar world famous with a mark of 2:O4. As an indication of his wonderful form it is only necessary to add that 30 of his heats were paced in 2:10 or better
 In his 6-ycar- old form this season Joe Patchcn has been invincible thus far. He bowlcd over Robert in two of the great est.pacing contests the world has ever seen, and his only remaining rival among the sidewheelers-thc famous John R. Gentry was even an easier victim in Chicago very recently. Judging from his experi- enco with Joe Patchen, Colonel Taylor doubtless is of the opinion that buying a | pig in poke is not such foolish proce dure after all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
GIRLS RUN A COLLIERY.
The New Woman Crops Out In Pennsyl
 Vnnia Coal Mine.

The New Woman Crops Out In a Pennsyl-
 Vnnia Coal Mine.
 SHAMoKIN, Pa., Aug. 30.-Four Ameri- can girls, tall and robust, have been dis covered working a small colliery owned by Joseph Mans in tho Mahanoy valley. They arc daughters of the proprietor of the mine.
 Katie, the oldest, is chief engineer, hay ing charge of the engines that hoist coal from the slope. Annie, who is IS years of age. is slate picker boss. The other two girls, Jennie and Mary, run the pumps that keep the mine free from wa ter, although Mary sometimes cuts coal with the men.
 All seem well pleased with their work, and their father says they accomplish more than any other of his employees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
Tried To Commit Hari-sz....

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 30.-Homesick and Respondent, J. Kanako, young Jap- ancse art student, attempted to end his life after the method peculiar to his coun- try by committing harikari, or trying to disembowel himself with a short and koon edged Japanese sword. He was dis covered by K. Moaewando, his preceptor, who took the weapon from him and sent him to a hospitaA Kanako, who is g years old. He will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
Had Better Have staid Away,

DECATUR Ind, Aug. 30.-H. NJ. Rom berg, a prominent liveryman of this city, left here about two months ago to visit his old home at Hamburg, Germany. Word has just been received here that he has been taken by the German officials and sentenced to l2 years imprisonment. Tho crime with which he is charged is that of whipping an official in the army prior to his coming to this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
JOE PATcHEN'S OWNER.
Colonel Taylor Bought the Great Horse
 Before He Had Ever Seen Him.

To buy pig in d poke, otherwise bag
 is to buy it without examination or knowl- edge and is generally considered very un- wiso sort of purchase. Colonel John G, Taylor of St. Louis has bought great many horses, but tho best one he ever se- cured was purchased on the pig in n poke plan. About three years ago P. c. Rath- bun of Peabody, Kan, had handsome colt by Patchcn Wilkes and advised MT. Taylor to buy him. The colt was coal black, with four white feet and a white stripe, and could trot in 2:4o without training. Mir. Taylor had never seen the colt, but purchased him on Rathbun's rec
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

The report that three men were drowned in Onondaga lake during the storm is un- founded.
 Mrs James Dun, mother of Edwin Dun United States minister to Japan, died near London, C.
 A German torpedo boat capsizcd in the North sea, and B persons arc reported to have been drowned.
 The secretary of the treasury extended tho time for filing sugar bounty claims from Sept. to Oct l, 1895. ! Burglars broke into the office of the Grasseli Chemical works. at Tramlcy, on staten Island sound and blew open tho safe with dynamite
 A tramp was founu in the private office of Mayo: Strnng of New York city. He sail h.. NJ. waiting for the mayor to come and ;. {, l. ,n Il pair of pants.
 A',Nau,irr lurkhart Nrlsun professor of tlm. %.n' :nnati chair of mathematics in the Nu-hIngtun and Lee university, was sunStrurk and lis condition is critical.
 United states Co1nmiSSionrr Henry FitZ- gerald of Buffalo says he was Uvcrpowered by thrr" friends nf William Challenger, the highway ruhhcr whom Fitzgerald de- frnuvu, but who now is serving time at Auburn, and tied to q hcdroSt until he drew d check for $G0.
 What They Might Do.
 "It s an outrage!' exclaimed the pub lie man, "an outrage, sir, that such charges should be brought against me. :"
 Then why don't you demand an in vestigation:'
 II intend to- but, you see''-
 "Well?"
 "Why, I'm afraid they might really investigate ''-Chicago Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
Stewards Slide Was Fatal.

SPOKANE, Wash, Aug. 30. - James Stewart, better known by the name of Paul Webb, died here from injuries sus- taincd on July last in sliding down a 1, 800 foot log chute in barrel. Stewart was nephew of Senator Stewart of Neva- da. At the time of the accident he had under construction monster steel barrel with which he intended going over Mag ara falls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
Def nder Wins ACRIn.

H1dHLANrs. N J. Aug 30 The De- fender and Vigllant raced again to-day. The Defender finished at 2:03:55, about six minutes ahead of the Vigilant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
BAS BALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
Alfnro Establishes His Government.

LIMA, Peru, Aug. 3o.-It is reported hcrc that when General Alfaro, head of the revolutionary party and of the pro visional govGrnmcnt in Ecuador, has in stalled himself at Quito the Peruvian gov crnment will recognize him and his gov nr mont
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
walden,s Property Attached,

WILL1MANTIc. Aug 30. The estate of J. A Walden. the missing treasurer of the Dime Savings bank. was attached to-day for $25, 900 by tho bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30

Shore dinner served from 12 m. to D m., to-mofrow at Hanover park. on th, line of the Meriden aud Wsterbury rail Epa6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30

Early deliveries allow us to offer the new fall line one week earlier than usual,
 25 cases of hats received within a few days.
 Our popular prices and the quality that goes with each price has built up for us the largest hat trade in the city. These are the prices,the quality you must see for yourself. $l.25, $1.45, $l.9O, $2.4O, $2.9O and $3.5O. Colors brown and black.
 Every hat 25c to soc less than same quality can be bought for elsewhere, and no old stock to show.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30

Why We Have Flies. In one summer it is possible for the descendants of a single fly to grow to 2,OSO,S2O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
The Miller < Peck Co
Ladies' Separate Skirts.

Last week we filled our window with readymade skirts at 1.29 Everybody wondered how we could sell them at that price. and our surprise was as great as theirs. The skirts are lined throughout and while they last will be the same price, %
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-30
What They Might Do.

"Why, I'm afraid they might really investigate ''-Chicago Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-08-29
w est PittSfield,

Rey. Ora Chase viii conduct religious
services at the uew school house. sept.
lst. at O'Clock.
Mrs. 9. ". stafford and son Of Provi-
denee, r. l.. spent a week with Yrs.
Frances Tuttle recently.
Miss Ina Lancaster visited friend. At
Gouldsboro, lat week.
Misses Louise and Fannie Humphrey.
Bertha aud Mabel Bragg spent several
days at Camp Benson, last week.
Mrs. Nathan Bragg aud daughters
visited friends at Belfast recently.
Mr.. aud Mrs. II. y. Merrill and little
son Of Lewiston. called on old neighbors
a few days ago.
Mr.. j. I. Brown returned 10 Boston,
on the night train,
some oil the latest arrivals are Mr. ard
Mrs. Goram Powers With their four
children from Granite Fail Miau.
Mr. Wm Small has moved 10 he home
Of his father, STANLEY small and viii
hujld blacksmith ,hop IL The rear
future.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-08-29

Died in Skowhegan. formerly Bloom
field, July Both, 1895, Joseph Snow aged
a years 1 months and / days. He was
married Oct. Il, 1850 TO susan X. Laws
This couple we're blessed with four
children, one boy and three girls. The
boy, George II. Snow, a very estimable
man, died quite suddenly Il year ago last
spring, leaving a widow, nee Sylvia Bur-
wood, and one boy. The daughter Mary,
married Allen Rowell of Coruville, and
their daughter Abbie married Henry
Parkman of Cornville while the other
daughter Clara remains unmarried and
lives at home.
Mr. Snow lived on the farm where he
died, fl years. He was a quiet, onob-
trusiVe man, contented to mind his
own business and to live and let live.
He was baptized in infancy, and eX
pelienced religion when twenty years of
age, but never united with any church
and yet those who knew him best never
doubted his Christian character and
spirit. To him home was wonderfully
attractive, and here in the bosom Of his
family, ardently loved by wife and
children and loving in return as only
husband and father can love. he found Il
rich and constant source of enjoyment.
He has left behind the fragrance of a
good name, which is "rather to be chosen
than great riches, and loving favor
than silver and gold
CoMMrNIeATEp,
Skowhegan, Aug. 27, ls95.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-08-29
Mrs. Emily Nj. Foss.

This patient sufferer Iasleep on Mon
day last after long years OF inyaldism.
She was native Of cur town, and was
the daughter OF Preston and Emily
Mitchell Stoekwell. She WAS the last
of the family. Thirty-nine years ago
she was married to B. y Foss, who
survives her. Thirty-two Of these years
were spent in the home on Bush street,
which she had frightened by her kindly
and gentle life Though a weary suffer
er through many years, she did not
allow the shadows on her own path to
darken the way of others. She was
thoughtful of others 10 an unusual de-
gree, and was Justly beloved by all who
knew her. Many We're present at the
funeral services which were held on
Wednesday afternoon and which were
conducted by Rev. c. V. Hanson. The
beautiful floral offerings bespoke the re-
membrance of friends DIR. Marr Elmer
Harris Mrs. +. G. Dunton, and Miss
Leora NJ. Withee rendered the tribute of
song. Though shut out by illness from
the enjoyment of many things she will
be tenderly remembered by all who
knew her pleasant life in the home.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-08-29

All the afternoon the strect-car system
was almost entirely suspended, even in the
streets through which the parade did not
pass. When the cars did start up, how
ever. there was the greatest rush ever seen
in Boston. Every one was anxious to get
home To supper. as the majority of them
had been standing with nothing to eat
since early morning They did not remain
at home, however but hurried back 10 he
come part Of the great human kaledo-
scope which WIS moving up and down thc
principal streets last night.
Tho day was "A grand one. somewhat
cloudy nj first, the sun came out brightly
in the afternoon bur at no time WIS tho
heat So great Il, to cause much discomfort
and every one seemed to enjoy himself
greatly from The grnning urchin who
had climbed an electric light pole Ia Tho
proud bearer Of the handsome beau>eant
in the line
There were none too many grand stands
to accommodate tho immense throng that
clamorcd for seals, although most every
foot of available space along the line at
march had been covered with platforms
and seats. Every inch of space was or-
cupied. and there WAS hardly breathing
IAhllllt DUN incoming anu OUT 4bIllE ibtHl
trains We're practically deserted during
the afternoon, but as soon rs tine parade
was over there was a stampede for the
depots, and the early evening train, Were
crowded to suffocation. The great ex-
odus, however, seemed to mike no apprc-
ciable difference in the size of the crowd.
which still continued to fiji every
thoroughfare
The Knights presented splendid ap-
pearance on parade, and, with very few
exceptions, completed the entire line of
march. As they passed the reviewing
stands before Grand Commander Nc
Curdy and Governor Greenhalge, and later
before Mayor Curtis, many of them exc
cuted intricate military evolutions which
won the expressed admiration of the
thousands who witnessed them These
tactics We're also introduced by the more
proficient communicates at interva :
along the line of march.
Great admiration WAS expressed at the
appearance of the California and other
western delegations, but there was but
slight difference in the manifest pleasure
of the spectators as one after the other Of
all communicates passed.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-08-29

Army of Knights Ten.plar
Parade Her Streets.


a Grand Spectacle Witnessed by a Ha.t
t,,i.,.ia.,i, ,t,l,i,.,. ,t-s,a.. p.....
far anu Near lax the CITY I" II. tme-t'
Iosr,@ A., o.. ~. f.,....... .,,..,....., ,
~
-'''7 IN l''''
impressive ciiiii"A 9'7i'f5Af' \ H'tla '"
people saw the highest l"mplhr ih III"
world, most Eminent sir Hugh Mctardy
grand master. escorted To the MH-enir
Templc by a uarcbfmi army Of 2j.OGa sir
The Somerset reporter., 1895-08-29
Methodist Campmeeting

The North Arson Campmeeting. held
last week under he direction Of Rev. b.
{. Wentworth of SkoNhegan. Wa con-
sidcred the best EYER held on the
grounds. The weather was fine and the
congregations were large. On Thurs.
day At least Two thousand people We're
present at the afternoon service.
The following preachers were present
and either preached or assisted in the
services; Rev's. +. :. stacRpole Of
Auburn, J. II. lrviue.of Clinton, d. B.
Holt. kents Hill; Alpha Turner, Pleas
antdale; o. ;. Pillsbury, Fairfield: F.
K. WEIGH Oakland; d. X. Ford. Solou
J. A. Ford, North AnsOn: +. {. Nor
cross, Madison; W. Lermond Athens
/. W. Staples, East Boston: J. Moulton,
Bingham; L. l. Holway, New Sharon
b. Minard Free Baptist), Madison; /.
T. Johnson, Douglass, Mass. and b. {.
Wentworth, Skowhegan. The preach
ing was excellent from first TO last.
The singing under the direction Of j. \.
Smith of Skovhegan, assisted by a
strong chorus choir. was grand, while a
mixed quartette sang several selections
much to the qualification of the people.
The boarding house furnished good
tables aud was largely patronized.
Everything considered, the fine grove,
the beautiful weather. the able preach
ing, the spiritual singing, the enthusias-
tic social services all combined to make
this thirty-third session memorable oe-
casion. y goodly number We're convert
ed and the churches received a grand
spiritual uplift.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-08-29
To Certain Subscribers.

In February last we mailed state
ment to certain subscribers who were
owing us eight dollars or more on the
REPORTER subscription list, requesting
early payment and notifying them that
unless payment was made at an early
dav we should be obliged to place the
bills in the hands of an attorney for
collection.
We have delayed taking this step in
order to give subscribers who owe us,
every reasonable opportunity to pay
without additional. expense. Some have
avaled themselves of this delay and have
paid us the sums due, but by far the
larger number have paid no attention to
our request and we are. therefore, obliged
of money honestly our due and which we
greatly need
We therefore advise all the delinquent
subscribers to rhom his ertra notice has
been mailed, that unless they adjust their
Indebtedness to us, on or before October
lst their accounts will be left with an
attorney for collection. 1t is for the in
terest of these subscribers to settle these
bills ,oih as. We can do better by you
than lawyer can aud save you good
money.
Do not neglect to take advantage of
this offer and by such neglect loose
dollars you might save
j. O. SMITH 81 Co.