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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
WONDERS OF THE SEA.

The gulf stream is 100 miles wide and
from 400 TO 600 fathoms deep.
DR. Young estimates the mean depth Of
tho Atlantic 1t about Ii, 600 feet.
An cteHinodcrm that inhahits the West
Indian seas has over 10, 600 arms.
In 467 grains, by weight of sea sand
g. 600 shells of minute sea animals were
found by Orbigny.
The sole business Of every inhabitant of
the sea Is to feed himself, and all attend
strictly to business.
Nearly thrcc-fourths of tho worlds
drainage directly or indirectly, pours into
the Atlantic ocean.
When taken from the sea and laid on
stone, the melusa will fall off in weight
from so ounces to 5 or . grains. The most
of its weight is water.
The whole bottom of the ocean is Gov
cred with n layer of calcareous ooze, min
gled with the skeletons and other animal
remains Of its inhabitants.
The starfish Is covered with a kind of
armor. Over 1l,o00 pieces have been
counted in one coat of mail worn by a
small creature of this species.
The sea bladder consists of parent ami
NAL, with its own air bladder, and from
ono to 500 children attached to 1t by hair
like membrane. The whole family moves
together.
No deep sea sounding is now considered
trustworthy unless a sample of tho bottom
is brought up by the sounding apparatus
as evidence that the lead has reached the
solid ground.
The ocean hydra swallows its prey alive,
and when the small insect thus unceremo-
living tomb the hydra simply puts ono OF
his arms down his throat and holds the
creature still until it Is dead.-St. Louis
Globe. Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
Convict Labor on Roads.

J. j. Baston, member from the Thir-
ty.fourth district, Hennepin county.
thinks that the Legislature should do
something to stop the cry which organ
lied labor in the state is making against
convict labor. Mr. Baston is the only
country member of the Hennspin dele
CATION and naturally is interested in
good roads. 1t is his idea that the con.
victs should be called i'll from the work
which they are now doing for shoemak
ers and others and put to work pound
ing rock for tho roads Of the state. Such
a course would interfere with no class
of labor and would soon make a great
Improvement in tho roads of the state.
Minneapolis Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
LOOKS LIKE BLUFF.

Alleged HIOIators of the Sidewalk Law
- "a Are Mad. E-s5
A:number of cases for alleged violators
of the sidewalk snow ordinance have been
summoned to lappear before Judge Holo.
han Friday afternoon. to show cause,
etc some of whom feel that they are en-
tirely innocent of wrong doing.
Under the law. asHenforced in Water
bury, the owner or occupant is held"re-
sponsible for the condition of sidewalks.
1t was generally understood that the occu
pant of first floor Of tenement house
was the one whose duty,,it waste keep tie
sidewalk free from snow and -ice, hut it
appears that IN several instances recently
fronted by icy walks have been
and there is big kick. The
officials themselves seem to be at a loss to
interpret the law. Some day an indig-
nant citizen will rise in his wrath and APP
peal-to the supreme court and secure an
acquittal on the ground that as he was
only a rent payer he was not obliged to
keep the sidewalk in front.of tile house he
occupied free froml snow 1t does seem
as if the owners of property should be
made answerable to the law in such cases
and not the tenants.
Again, if n sidewalk be shoveled. is il
good law to Edeclare that it mustlalso be
'.sanded," or how much sand or ashes
shall be IL ed? These are questions that an
anxious public would like to know. The
sidewalk ordinance has stimulatedi many
people-to shovel snow. but 1t is doubtful
whether it would receive the approval OF
the supreme court
The cases to be:heard Friday are as fol.
lows: William Kelly. 544 East Main
Abraham Csrry. 293 North Main; Dennis
p Sullivan. l04 Maple; F. II. Barrows
Az East Main; p. Reilly. corner franklin
and Union streets; John Draher. 20 North
Main: E. &. Mallory. 80 Cole: Edward
Carey. AZ Pond; C Il Webster. $40 South
Main: Edward tryrrell. corner Union and
Franklin: Fred Dennis. 3l7 Grove; John
Lavln'. 2O Pemberton; Walter jackson. 81
Livery: F. b. Rice. 1873 Central avenue
New York & New England Railroad Co
Bank street. west side;;',,, Morris Sagal, -.
North Elm.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
WOMEN ANO THE SCHOOLS
The Hartford Times Opinion "G Mr.
Halls BuI.
The Hartford Times saws 0f Mr. Halls

The Hartford Times Opinion uG MIR
Halls BII.
The Hartford Times says of Mr. Halls
bill:
Representative Hall of Waterbury who
introduced the bill repeating the law allow
ing women to vote in school elections and
in school district meetings. explains that
experience with the law has satisfied him
that comparatively few women care to
vote.
at is pr lbable. however, that the bill is
really prompted by persons in Wat rbury
who are dissatisfied with the result of the
last school election In that city. The A.
T 4. made "A determined effort to defeat
the democratic nominees on the school
ticket. because of their religious faith.
The result was that an unusually large
number of women registered and voted
the democratic ticket, ana by their votes
it was successful The repeal of the law
is doubtful. The giving of the ballot to
women in school matters involves broad
principles of right and justice. and the
legislature of Connecticut, having recog
niZ-d this in the passage OF the existing
law, Is not likely to reverse its action be
cause of partisan dissatisfaction in a
single city or town.
Mr. Hall may not be aware of the fact
but it is true that the number of women
registering ard voting on school ques
tions has steadily increased in every cleo
ton since the law was enacted, and We
have failed to hear any objections that the
giving of voting privileges to women of
Connecticut has been other than benefi-
cial So
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
UNDER So, 900 BONDS.

shoemaker Arrested ia Chicago and
Released on a Writ OF Habeas Corpus.
Chris Strobel spent $500 Searching
For the Man Who Worked Him.
Francis y. Schoonmaker was arrested in
Chicago Monday by asChicago detective
assisted by Detective Egan of this city.
The report which was on the street yes
terday, dear Republican. was the little
local which the DEMocRAr published and
which was correct and did not lack con-
firmation.
Francis y. Schoonmaker is a prominent
republican politician of, Plaintield, n. J.
He is also quite an orator. and spoke here
in the campaign of 1888. While in this
city he formed the acquaintance of Charles
Il. Baldwin, then cashier of the Manufac-
turers' bank. In January. 1890, he in
timated to Mr. Baldwin that he would like
to borrow 50 500. He offered as security
a claim against the estate of Job Males of
Plainfield, n. j.. for SO $50. This claim
he said. was balance due him. He had
sold to Mr. Males a valuable collection of
pottery for $25. 900. This was after
wards presented to a.public institute. Mr.
Baldwin introduced Schoonmaker to Chris
Strobel. who. on the strength of the claim,
| loaned him 81, 500. When this claim was
presented against the estate of Males,
who had died, was disallowed by the ad-
| illustrators. Suit was brought and a Jury
decided that Mr. Strobels claim was no
| good. The administrators introduced the
check which Schoonmaker received and
his receipt showing that Males owed him
nothing.
Since that time,AIr Strobel hasJ tried by
every means to appreheAd Schoonmaker.
| He has had acquisitions for him in the
1 SkataS Of NaW York and Navr Iarsay WhaD
George Strohel was in the west few
months ago in the the interest of the Wa
t,rbury Watch Co. he saw big posters ad.
vertising SchoOnmaker as a public speaker
| in Elgin, Ill. He at once notified his
brother in this city and detectives were
| again set at work and Schoonmaker was
finally arrested in Chicago. Mr. Strobel
| and Detective Egan have been in Chicago
| since Saturday. The former has spent
$500 in searching for 'Schoonmaker! and
has had detectives looking Tor him il
/ three states.
After his arrest Schoonmaker said L. Il,
Baldwin bought of him $40, 600 of stock il
a news company. He paid by check fol
81. 500 and note for 81. 500. Baldwin was
then cashier of the Manufacturers bank
| and when he became insolvent. Schoon
maker said. he gave him his personal note
which Baldwin gave to Strobel. Schoon
maker claimed he got nothing from Stro
bel and never gave him anything.
In an imPrOvised court room in TIN
dining room of Judge Hanecy's house, II
Chicago last night. habeas corpus pro
ceedihgs we're listened to and MIR Schoon
maker was released on bond of $1,000
The final hearing on the bringing o
Schoonmaker to this city on requisitiol
papers will be held in Chicago Februar.
90
Schoonmaker IS regarded as one of tn
siickest men IN the country and will igh
hard before he is brought to Connecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
OUR GIRLS.

Hoopskirts have given place to hoop
sleeves. Women are bound TO hoop things
up.-PeOria Herald.
II the new woman hopes to succeed, she
will have to behave like n perfect gentle
man.-Chicnso Dispatch.
The Idaho Legislature has voted to sub
init the question of woman suffrage to the
people.-Philadelphi Ledger.
Distance shows the coming woman to
be SO unnttractive that heaven alone knows
what "a near view will be.-Atchison
Globe.
There is no question that women have
been making long strides in progress dur
ing reuent years. The present style in
skirts allows it.-Somerville Journal.
The girl trying to be mannish can new Or
be q gentleman and might SO easily re-
main lady that IL seems pity 90 see her
going wroHR, New Orleans Picayuae.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
INCOMPETENT TEACHERS
Startling Disclosures By the state hoard
of Education.

Startling Disclosures By the state hoard
of Education.
The report of the state board of educa-
ton, Just issued, takes Fairfield county as
an illustration and notes the many glaring
instances in which incompetent teachers
are employed.
That most teachers are not prepared for
their responsible work, the following facts
are evidence: OF the SIS teachers in this
county whose schools ware visited, 1873
had graduated at normal or training
school. and of these I2l were in two
towns. In II towns no teachers were
found who had received special training
for their work, It's had received only a
common school education and taught as
they had been taught.
Not more than one-half the children
under Is could write legibly and cor
rectly
The following example was given to
children of IS: IS is what part of 90"
Eight hundred and eighty-three tried and
1928 failed,
The following example in interest was
given to children of Il: What is the in
terest at per cent of $500 to January
next year; 1916 tried and 227 failed
Six hundred and fifty-nine out of
205 children twelve years old failed to
perform this example: Henry had forty
cents. His sister had tour-fifths as many;
how many had his sister? In Bridgeport
$50 ont of 4S4 pupils who tried failed to
answer correctly.
The example "lO4 as" was given aud
among the children of ten l ,0S9 tried and
SSS failed in the counting.
"A school room six yards and two feet
long. How many feet long is it?" was
given to children IL years old. with the
result that of l .249 tried 745 failed.
Five hundred and fifteen children out
of l. 2S4 failed to use the question mark in
writing the sentence: Whose knife is
this|'
The report places the responsibility al
most entirely upon the tea,her. and states
that in the county cited $2SS. 96l were
PAID for salaries of teachers in one year.
The board recommends the following
| legislation:
/. All the children of the state to be pu
on an equality in respect of the time dur
ing which the public schools are open Il
them.
,, Only qualified and competent per
sons may be allowed to teach.
3. Proper supervision of schools ma.
be everywhere secured.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
FACE THE WOMEN.
Day For Hearing ON Representative
Halls Bill Set.

Day For Hearing ON Representative
Hali's Bnl Set.
HARTFORD, Jan 30-The house was
called to order at IL o'clock to-day.
Mr. Gum of Milford introduced a cor
rupt practices bill of wide scope fixing q
penalty of fine not exceeding $1,000.
or by Imprisonment in Jail for mot more
than one year, or both, for violation of its
provisions.
George W. Andrews was appointed
Judge of the city court of New Britain.
There were four ballots in oppC sition.
Judge Cowell moved that the resolution
appointing a committee to investigate the
affairs of Middlesex county be taken from
the table. The matter went over on objec-
ton of Mr. Clark of Haddam.
Representative Gum moved that when
the house adjourn on February II it ad-
journ until . p. m. ON February Is, in
order to give a committee of women an
opportunity to be heard that morning on
MIR Halls bill taking from women the
right to vote. 1t was carried under sus.
pension of rules.
At 1890 the house adjourned until to-
morrow.
ltThe senate was called 10 order at 1896
Bills and resolutions we're passed in con-
currence with the house.
Howard Is. Scott was appointed judge
and Eugene V. Dempsey. deputy judge Of
the city court of Danbury.
Atl;I5 the senate adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
TIMELY TOPICS.

Regular weekly bargain day at Curran's
tomorrow 1t will be a memorable c.
casion
The Great A. i P. Tea Co give instruc-
tions for making a delicious cup of tea.
Personal attention given to undertaking,
day or night, ]. II. Mulville,
A few second hand pianos at B, Shon-
niger & Co.'S must be moved this week.
They are rare bargains.
Your choice of trimmed hat worth from
So. so TO 81 so, for S2.l9 at Cowles mil
liuery store Look in the window.
E I. Turner d Co print little list to-
day as guide to shoppers.
Tomorrow will be the Miller & Peck
Cos weekly bargain day, as their annual
inventory takes place on Friday.
Sleighlng parties furnished supper and
hall for dancing at Ksough's hotel, in West
Cheshire. The best of services at reason
enable prices. Special attention given to
guests from Waterbury.
Folding clothes dryers given away with
one pound OF tea or baking powder Satur-
day by the Union Tea 90.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
DOinEs ofa Oayin NaugatucH aud Union


GItY.
NACGATUCK, Jan 30 Parties who went
from here on Monday night to hear the
concert. arranged by Young Peoples society
of G. Z, of Waterbury speak very highly
of the boy choir work, also of the solos of
Miss Wigmore and Master Bingham.
Do not forget DR. Lorimer's lecture at
the parish house tonight.
For the past five years the Kings
Daughters. some fifty in number,
have contributed their time
and money. together with that contribut-
ed by friends, to the work of charity, In
this town. They have made no distinction
in their work as regards. color. nationality
or religion, and many a family in the
town could. if it were necessary
testify to their aid without any except the
direct committee having the matter in
has had a number of kind friends, who
have given money into the hundreds each
year to carry on the work. without being
obliged to ask for help. This winter their
needs exceed their means. So that they
have arranged an entertainment in the
parish house for February II at twenty
five cents ticket, to be called "A charity
medley. to which they invite everyone
friendly to their work.
Reserved seat tickets for Little Nell
went on sale this morning. The play is
said to be a good one.
Everything is in readiness for the X. of
c. ball tonight. W. j. Neary and wife
will lead the march.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30

The agitation Of the question Of better
roads no doubt i'll the end will accom-
pliSh good results i'll giving us better
highways of travel. and hence the agri-
Culturist better facilities for transporter
tion to ul>ukrC the products ot the farm
W. have the worst highways Of any
civilized nation, and the Improvement
Of our country roads would b. an impor
taut factor ii ,ur national prosperity
and in tapI, vvlopmout of trade Lew
i>tol ! Uruul
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
E. T. Turner & Co
Aim All Varieties.
" HIn"0TC FRESH
Morning

What's the trouble? is it the weather
the last few days and poor walking COM
bined that keeps you from us. Ii it is We
will forgive you. Oh it must be that
for you certainly know by this time that
our Red Ticket Prices beat them ell out.
So it's all right but don't neglect to bring
your pocketbook in on Thursday. You
are not obliged to put much money in it,
but bring d little. for you might meet With
an accident. etc. And of course We have
to charge a little something for goods. not
very much. but still something.
He. are some attractions.
Mems all Wool Camels Hair half Hose,
from 25c to Ice
Ladies' extra fine guage stainless Black
Hose. high spliced heel. etc. have sold at
35c. 3 PAIR for 81. until inventory 25c pair.
60 inch Turkey Red Table Damask.
from see to 26c a yard.
Best quality English Tuilled Linen
Hand Toweling. worth zoe a yard. at lie.
All linen fine Glass Tnwelipg. from sc
to 6!c
Good quality yard wide Bleached Cotton
at &c yard
Fine Berkeley Cambria. nearly as good
as Lonsdal". at 7Ic yard
Silk Chiffon embroidered edge Ladies'
Handkerehiefs. well worth Csc. at Toe each.
Special purchase of Kid Gloves.
Ladies' BiarritZ Glove. the erandest
glove ever sold at $1.25. until inventory
Csc pair.
And that Mer's Flannelette Working
Shirt. with yoke. at CSC each.
Mems natural Wool Shirts and Drawers.
from soc to 29c each.
A few shadings of silk and wool mix
lures in Dress Goods. worth 7sc. at sos
yard.
Black and Colored Dress Goods Rem
nants. at big bargain in every case.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
FRATERNITIES!

mhe neatly furnished and centrally To-
Gated Elks hall in the Lewis building,
opposite postoffice. will be rented on
very reasonable terms to the right parties
on certain nights in the month. For par
ticulars call on the agent
P. J. BOLAN. 1924 Bank Street
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
STATE LEAGUE MEETING.

James IL. O'Rnurks SENDS Notice That
1t win he II. Id Next Monday.
James II. ORourke of Bridgeport, who
has the matter of forming a Connecticut
base ball league for 1895 in charge, has
called a meeting for next Monday, Febru-
airy 4, TO take the action necessary to or
ganize the league.
The meeting will be held at the Tontiue
hotel in New Haven at IL a. M.
MIR O'Rourke writes that the time is
getting short and something must be done
at once He also states tina, the organiza.
ton must be exclusively state league. -
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
OCEAN HORROR.

The German Liner EIbs Reported Sunk
with Nearly All on Board.
LONDON. Jan 30.-The North German
Lloyd steamer Elbe was run down in the
British channel this afternoon.
1t is reported that of the $50 on board
only nineteen have been saved.
The accident occurred near Lowestoft.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
A Great Success.


There are many remarkable successes
on the road this season. but none exceed
the popularity enjoyed by the latest New
York success, 'She Couldn't Marry
Three" Press and public accord it an
ovation wherever presented The scenic
effects are superb the story an intense
and interesting one. unlike the many I'M
reasonable and unnatural plays with
which the public are surfelted. 1t is full
of hearty laughter. bright and catchy
music. the most sensational climaX-S.
The company is one of the strongest on
the road the scenery the most magniti-
cent ever built. and as the curtain rises on
each act. prolonged applause attest the
public appreciation of each beautiful stage
picture. The crest scenic artists. Messrs
Daniel Crimmins and Herbert Speck, feel
Justly proud of their work on this pro-
duction.
Waite Comedy Co.
The opera house was filled again last
evening ct the second performance of
Waite's Comedy company. The favorable
impression made the night previous was
strengthened by the performance last
night. The little FL More sisters in their
comedy. Legally Dead" are undoubtedly
the most wonderful children of their age,
before the public. not only in their sing
ing and dancing specialties. but IN their
artistic acting. Tonight The Prince of
Liars" will be presented with an entire
change of specialties.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
STRIKERS COUP D'ETAT

nmc of brooklyn Trolley Roads
PIac. Und.r Arrest.
BEnokLYN. Jan 30.-Judge Walsh this
afternoon issued warrants for the arrest of
President Norton and Superintendent
Quinn of the Atlantic avenue line They
are charged with compelling employees to
work more than ten hours day The
cases will be tried tomorrow The maxi
mum penalty is a fine of $500 and i'm
prisonment for one year.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30
WHIP AND SPUR.

lions in Canada, as they do in Australia.
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr, has been elected
president of the StcrPicchase, Hunt and
Pony association.
Alcantara's price was $4,000. His
earnings during tho past two years have
aggregated about 500, OO0.
Many n horse is bora a champion, but
dies unknown for want Of proper cduca,
tion. is pregnant sentence
1t is said that Dick, the colorcd man
who acted rs groom tu George Wilkes, is
still living in Ncwhurg. y. y,
G. J. Hamlin and Monroe salisbury,
the grand old men Of the trotting turf, be
licvc in speed sustaining blood"
In Italy the spring trotting meeting
will open at Milan on May II, 1895, when
the Derby, with purse of So, 600, will be
trottcd
Before next winter the California Jock
ey club will have two tracks ready for Use,
in order to guard against the effects Of bad
weather.
\ suit for the value of a colt estimated
at SIS cost $1,000. While the suit was
pending the colt died. All this happened
in st. Louis.
4 larger number of horses is being
trained in kentucky than ever before, and
nearly every trainer believes the champion
2-ycar- old is quartercd in his own stable.
Phil j. Dwycr has appealed from the
recent decision overriding his demurrer in
the suit of David J. Gideon against him
10 recover $50, 900 damages for alleged Ii
bel.
y very curious animal, product Of
Australia. was sold in New York recently.
1t is part horse and part sheep, having the
wool of the latter and tho conformation Of
horse.
The gold cup for which Richard Croker
has entered Duhbins in England, is worth
1000 sovcrcignS, and =, 600 sovercigns arc
added. Dobbins will carry 126 pounds,
and tho distance is , : milcs.-Horseman.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-01-30

BOISE CITN, Ian 80 Tho Joint con
sention of the Legislature tonk two bal lots
for | nitrd italics senator without show
ing any change