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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
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ooinEs ofa Day In N.uGatuoH and UniO

OoinEs of a Day In NaugatuoR and Union
 EItN.
 NAUGATUcK, Jan go It is generally un- dsrstood that the committee on charter to consolidate borough and town with the addition of a borough court, have dis agreed as to the best thing to be presented 1t Hartford and there will probably be both a majority and minority report. one asking to include the whole own in the borough. doing away with town officers. and fixing the tax rate so as to be higher inside the fire limits than outside, while the minority will ask for city charter to do away with all town officers, with non- partisan board at the head of all depart ments. the mayor to be an ex officio member of all boards. and the city clerk to keep all records Neither report is ready as yet to be submitted.
 The fire department was called out yesterday at 2:30 ?. m. for fire at the house of Dennis Cullinane, north of the bus barn. It originated on an upper floor, from a stovepIpe. the fire working in between the walls. so that large quantity of water had to be used to get it out. The damage by fire was slight, but con- siderable by water. The family living on the upper floor were losers, having no in surance.
 It is expected that Dr Lorimer's lecture tomorrow night will be out by 9:30. which Uill give a good many chance to go to the opera house and hear Bayne's band for an hour or two. The house is to be handsomely decorated for the reception. A number of K. of c. from neighboring towns are expected to be present.
 The was a large audience at the Main street theatre last night. The perform ance was very good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
JUDGE ROOTS HOUR.
A Number of Minor Offenders Punishe
 For Their Misbehavior.

Number of Minor Offenders Punished d
 For Their Misbehavi"r.
 Attorney Lawlor appeared for George Russo the boy whose bonds were called yesterday. and obtained permission to have the case reopened. The boy pleaded guilty to throwing snow balls and was fined $4.
 Daniel J. Lawlor and Dennis Shea went into Buckley tS Lyons cafe last night and after ordering drinks refused to pay for them. when ordered out they resisted and wanted to fight Both were locked and was fined $20 and costs and $5 and costs and Shea was fined $5 and costs. Lawlor paid the drunk fine and both ap- pealed for breach of the peace. Dennis Connor and George Luddy were induIging in a set-to at the crrner of South Willow and West Main streets last night when Officers Tehan and Blakeley took them both in Luddy was given thirty days and sixty days and Connor S10 and costs and $5 and costs.
 Patrick Smith. charged with drunken ness, had his bonds called. His mother was on isbond
 The police court reporter is often i'm portuned by prisoners 10 havs their names kept out of public print This is some- thing that is decided at the office and the request is never refused when the offense was a. frst one. or if it be not of an aggravated nature. Why the DEMOCRAT reporter should be asked to suppress names and other re- porters not approached remains to be en- plained, but It is fact.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

Emma Lrvey, n Philadelphia heiress, has joined tho east of the Twentieth Cen. tury Girl"
 Alexander Hermann, tho conjurcr, is shortly to publish book entitled Bright Spots In Necromancy."
 "Thcrc is but the difference of a letter between the beginning and tho end of life, |" says Bcorbohm Tree creation and ere nation.
 Three Brooklyn theatcrs will be turned into continuous performance houses next season. They are the Park, the Star and the Bijou.
 All the principals of the Bostonians have understudies, except Jessie Bartlett Davis If she should be i'll, there could be no per formance
 Tho date of Lillian Russell's return to Abbey $ thcater, Now York, wherc she will sing q new opera by De Koven and Smith, is April %.
 It is not likely that Thomas c. Sea brooke will appear after this season in the first success of his upcratic career, Tho Isle of Champagne
 Rumors aro flying thick and fast to the effect that the Broadway thoater, New York, now controlled by T. Henry French, will shortly have a new lessee.
 John w. Mackay, the bonanza million aire, spent $1. 900 for seats for the Ameri- can debut of Sibyl Sanderson at the Metro politan Opera House, New York.
 Edward F. Rosc has invented new stage effect that promises to bo of great value. It is the stimulation by means of electricity of vivid flashes attending tho firing of 0 cannon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Kendall have in their company n Quaker actress. Her name is Marion Lea. Sho has played leading roles on tho London stage for eight years, but sho is an American girl.
 Richard Mansfield, James O'Neill, Otis Skinner, Lewis Morrison, Alexander Sal yini, Wilson Barrett, Fanny Davenport and Mrs. Potter have contributed to a symposium on the subject, "Is Tragedy Dead!'
 All tho young actors that used to be un- der Augustin Daly's management have turned out we'll. Henry Miller is Charles Frohman's leading man, John Drew and Otis Skinner arc starring, and Frederick Bond Is tO becOme n star next season
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
AM USEM ENTS.
Waite Comedy Co.


 And they told me not to play return date. that would lose money. and look at that house !' was Mir Waite's exclamation last night when Manager Jacques called out to the waiting crowds, standing room only" The house was packed to suffo- cation and those who were their enjoyed an excellent performance. The play "O'Flynn in Mexico ia a peculiar one. Alfred Kelley as Piper O'Flynn gave as neat a representation of witty Irish character as has been seen here. His singing was also feature. w. A. Moriarty as Ferdi- hand Diaz was also very good and showed a clever piece of acting E. M. Crane as Lawyer Antoine did what he had to do well. The Pedro of F. O. Ireson was an excellent piece of professionalism. Fred Ellsworth. who is the author of the piece, contepted himself with Napoleon. the gen. tleman of color. Lillie La Rose in the dual character of JuanitA and Maire was an especial favorite. Kate Woods Fishe. however, ar Amelia Bonee, owned the au- dience, and her peculiarities were ex- tremely funny. Flora Stamford as Mrs Diaz did difficult part with a success. The Gleasons, John and Bertha. sprang again into popular favor by their fine dancing and The little Eimore sisters were as petite and graceful as ever in their sketches. The music proved a special feature.
 Variety the Spice oG Life.
 There is nothing benefits mankind so much as a change, even if it's only 6 change of linen. But what we mean to convey is that too much of any one thing becomes monotonous. The clerk, tied for hours at his desk, seeks relaxation on his flying wheel; the policeman, on his feet for hours @. finds relaxation in an easy chair by his. or any other friends fireside; man badgered by shrew of wife seeks relaxatiou by tilting can over his head. and as the b, or disappears. he gazes with consolation at hIs reflected counte- nance at the bottom of the growler Even at the theatre how many plays are monoto- nous when all on the one theme; how a bit of sentiment is relieved by a hearty laugh. a merry dance or comic song And if variety is the spice of life." 1t reaches perfection in the great comedy, ''Shs Couldn't Marry Three"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
COURT HOUSE BILL.
A Hearing on the Measure Set For T"
 Morrow Afternoon.

A Hearing the Measure Set For To-
 Morrow Afternoon.
 A hearing before the judiciary commit tee is assigned for o'clock tomorrow afternoon on the bill introduced by Sena- tor Webster providing for cou:t house in Waterbury. A considerable number ot those interested in the measure will ap pear in support of the bill and it is to be hoped that their arguments will prove convincing, Waterbury is the natural center of a large population and the need of court house is apparent It is hardship to compel people to travel thirty or forty miles to the superior court. The time is coming when Waterbury will be a county seat and superior court house would be step in that direction. Resi- dents of the city and adjoining towns spend thousands of dollars yearly t5at might be saved to them if the court ac- commodAtions here were adequate. There is no more reason why Waterbury should be compelled to provide court or be de- nied the privileges granted years ago, of holding sessions of the superlor court here. than that New Haven or Hartford should be called upon to build court houses. As a matter of justice the bill ought to pass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
LAID ON TIE TABLE.
The. Vote Asking That an Insps sctor Q
 schools Be Apnnintrd.

The. Vote Asking That an Iusps ctor or
 schools Be Appointed. The board of education held meeting yesterday afternoon and acted oD the re- port of the committee appointed at a pre- vious meeting to consider the advisability of employing school insL ector. The report stated that it was the opinion of majority of the committee that the appointment nf such an officer would not be judicious until the proposed system of visitation, reports and rating be tested by experience The committee recommended that the superintendent be instructed to devote large measure of his time to the visiting of the public schools, and that he make to the board a written report of his visits to the different rooms and the con- dItions that obtain in them. It was also recommended that the principals and special teachers of the different schools be instructed to make to the board a written report showing the conditions that exist in the building. These documents shall be considered confidential by the board. The report provided that the vote asking for the employment of an inspector be laid on the table. The report was | adopted.
 Dr Hayes talked of the noed of some | apparatus in the rooms of Principals Cairns and Carpenter of the High school, | but as no formal request had been pre- scented to the board To action was taken | on the matter. Dr Hayes also referred to the much talked of prof ct of a new High school building. and said if we cannot se- cure new High school, something should | be done about building an addition to the present High school.
 In reference to the evening school Mir Crosby stated that the attendance had in creased ip the Bank street school and that in the Bishop street building it was tbe same as on January 1. He said the East | Main street school had been closed and that the attendance at the Ridge street school had diminished to less than twenty five within the past two weeks.
 On inquiry it was stated that Mir Loether is teaching an evening class of Germans in the Clay street school It was at once shown that Mir Loether was not regularly appointed and that the even | ing school committee will be obliged to see that he is paid from some other source than the funds of the center district. Dr 0'Hara said he had informed Mir Loeth CT that he was not teaching ny appointment of the evening school committee. In any case the district committee took no action on the recommendation for the appoint ment of Mir Loether to this position and authorized MT Loether to open school | there.
 After the meeting the evening school l committee met and decided to close the | Ridge street school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
SHOT HIMSELF DEAD.

While Temporarily Insaue dFrederIck IT..
 Root C"mm ts Suicide--Dead BOdy
 Found In Red WHh a Small R'fi".
 Frederick H Root, son of Edward T. Root of the insurance firm of Smith $ Root, committed suicide during the night at the home of his father, 331 Grand street, by shooting him elf wIth a small Stephens rifle.
 The deceased was one of Waterbury's well known and popular young men and held a responsible position in the office of Smith X Root in the Masonic building. He had everything in worldly possessions to make his life a happy one that an in- dulgent fsther. who is completely pros trated at tue fearful occurrence. could pro- vide. Why the young man should desire to take his life can only be accounted for by reason of an illness which he contracted year ago and from which he never fully recovered. Since his illness he has continually complained of his head, which caused him many sleepless nights.
 For the past few days these complaints had been more frequent and his father had urged him to seek recreation and take n vacation. He did not act like his usual self and his fellow clerks noticed that be appeared at times irrational For the past three nights he attended the bedside of a sick relative and this it is thought aggra vated his illness until last night it culmi, mated in temporary insanity.
 About 10 o'clock this morning a mem Der of the family went to the young mans room as he had not arisen at his usual hour and there found him in bed, dead. By his side lay the weapon with which the deed was committed. He had placed tht muzzle in his mouth and the bullet had gone up through the roof into his brain Death must have been instantaneous The report of the weapon was smotheret | by the bed clothing. which hid the riff, from sight.
 Edward T. Root, the unfortunate yoInI mans father, was at once notified by tele phone that his son was very ill and tt come home at once. He did not know thu awful truth until he arrived at the house 1 Medical Examiner Axtelle was summoned and after an examination of the remain and learning the facts. pronounced it case of suicide while temporarily insan and gave permission for burial. No au | topsy will be held.
 The deceased was twenty-five years o age and popular in Waterbury society | Yesterday he attended to business con nected with the insurance office and ap peared as jovial and happy as he has fo months. He was an only son and hi father feels the full force of the awtu blow. The funeral arrangements hav' not yet been completed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29

The funeral of Frances O. GriggsS took place at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. ln- torment was in Riverside. .cemetery.
 Charles H. Montague of Yonkers. New York, came to Waterbury to-day and took the remains of his brother, Dwight Mon- tague, to Springfield. Mass, for burial.
 Judge Root married courle in the po- lice court room this afternoon. but unlike Mayor Strong of New York. dId not exer- else his prerogative. The couple were Frank Zelo, age 27, and Marie Marcella, l6.
 Detective Egan is absent from the city and it was learned this afternoon that he was in Chicago and placed under arrest charged with obtain ing S2. 800 from Chris Strobel under false pretences Schoonmaker belongs in Plainfeld.
 James Hartnett of Bridge street, who was injured on Liberty street couple of weeks ago, by being struck with a sled. is out to-day. MT Hartnett intends to take action against the city to recover for all expenses in connection with the injuries. He said if permission be given to people to use the public street for coasting the city must be responsible for injuries. isus- tained by citizens who find it necessary to travel on these thoroughfares. MT Hart nett received a cut over the left eye and his left side and one of his legs was badly bruised.
 Under the auspices of the Young Ladies Sodality of the Immaculate Conception church the evening of February prom ises to be an entertaining one. Mrs George Parsons Lsthrop will present the paper Life in Effort. practical talk showing the advantage of work and recl cation. The paper IS intended especially for women, Waterbury will no doubt be glad of the opportunity to hear Mrs Lathrop whose life association with literary people joined to the advantages of travel aud study place her in the foremost rank The nuns of the Convent of Notre Dame will havs Tcharge of the musical pro eramme. This speaks for itself The musicale and Mrs Lathrop's paper are vel worth twenty-five cents. Tickets may bt had from the members or on entering the convent hall the evening of the entertain ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
REWAROo OFFERED.
Police CIrcuIa.s About Horse Thi. Y,
 n.

Police Circulars About Horse Thi, vts
 ant De sPrEs rs.
 The local police are receiving many DO. tices just now to be on the alert for fugi- tive horse thieves and army deserterS The chlet culprit that the police through out the country are looking for is James HollorSn, who is wanted at Chicago on a long string of indictments for horse steal ing. He is supp sed to have come east Holloran is described as n native AmerI- can, 31 years old, feet 6t inches. weighs 135 pound, has dark chestnut hair and moustache, gray, slate blue eyes, lost several lower front teeth and has scars on the middle finger of his right hand aud at the outer corner of his right eyebrow. By occupation he is a coachman and will probably be found working around horses.
 A case of Connecticut horse theft took place few nights ago at Green Farms. The thief stole dark brown Canadian horse. 10 years old. weighing about l 100 pounds and having a very thick mane that hangs on both sides of the animals neck. With the horse were stolen a har- ness having a coupe bridle, and also n two seated. canopy topped. end spring surrey. The recovery of the turnout will result in a liberal reward to the person that gIves information leading to the ap- prehension and conviction of the thief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
TAXING CHURCHES.

". r.. E imam of M"rIden Says I, Is R
 step Toward InfIdeIny.
 w. E. Benham of Meriden writes Ion- cerning the bill taxing church property. introduced in the legislature by Judge Cowell:
 The idea and principle of a so-called christian nation. state or town taxing church edihces. dedicated to the sacred worship of Almighty God, to raise money for secular uses seems to me inco nsistent and repugnant to the devout christian conscience.
 And to be rash step towards dis regarding God and his sacred worship in his sanctuary on his holy sabbath day. Indeed Is it not n bold step toward iufi- delity?
 II think it best to fear God and keep all his commandments-one of which, specific and to the point is. 'Ye shall keep my sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary So instead of provoking his wrath let us secure his loving favor"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
THE STAMP OF STYLE.

The newest velvet ribbons have jetted edge. making them very effective for hat as well as dress trimmings.
 Openwork embroidered chiffons come in great variety, and white embroidered with black is used for light mourning.
 A novel and very Frenchy idea for a hat is a large bird with outspreading wings arranged to form very complete affair.
 Moire gauge in lovely pale shades is a new material for evening dresses. and de- cided moire effects are shown in the new crepons.
 White roses and ivy are much used in millinery, and white velvet spangled with steel makes q very effective crown for a dressy bonnet.
 Ostrich feather trimm ing made of small tips is very popular for evening dresses and comes in sets shaped to outline the mock, with larger feathers to form the sleeves.
 Among novelties in dress trimmings is jet band shaped to edge a yoke, and from this, in front, falls chenille fringe, tipped two or three inches with jet, which reaches the bottom of the waist.
 A three cornered piece of astrakhan, trimmed with fine plaitings of black silk muslin caught up with small jet buttons and finished with tuft of ostrich tips at one side. makes H very jaunty little bon net
 Silk petticoats display growing ex- travagance in material and trimming, which is very discouraging to the woman with a limited allowance. Colored bro cades and moire silks are used in their construction, with yards of lace and rib bon for decoration.
 Hand painted dresses, with flowers and fruit thrown in garlands all over the skirt, or landscapes painted in medallions on the front and sides. are an extravagant fancy in Paris. And added to this ele. gance is a lace which is threaded, in DOT tieres, with small diamonds and costs $2, 900 per meter.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
TIMELY TOPICS.

J. B. Mullings is to enlarge his store and if you want fine bargains in boys clothing now is the time to secure them. verything at half price.
 Frank Gillmor of Lee. Mass. has pur- chased the gents furnishing goods store of G. W. Barker. formerly Hawley'a, and will sell everything without regard to price.
 Ladies' and children's hosiery and un- derwsar. special.pricss at ourran's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
HOUSE AND SENATE.
N0tRMuch Busiuess Done In Either Cham
 bsr This Aftsrnoon.i

bsr This AftsrnoOn.i
 HARTFORD. Jan 29.-The house con. vened at 12:30.
 Executive Secretary HafAes appearedH with Teports from state officers, which wAre-teferred. tk
 Radcliffe Hicks of Holland introduced q resolution requesting the state treasurer to submIt estimate of expenses for 1695-96! It was passed under suspension of rules.
 Representative Parker of Deep River in- troduced resolution appointing com mittee consisting of one senator and two members of the house to investigate the charges against the sheriff. jailer and com missioners of Middlesex county. On mo- ton of Judge Cowell the bill was tabled until tomorrow.
 George P. Carroll was elected judge and William H. Cowley deputy judge of the city court of Bridgeport.
 In the senate resolution was passed appointing Thomas L. Norton of LaKeville and W. H. Fitch of Hartford. auditors for for two years.
 The senate concurred with the house in the election of George P. Carroll judge of the Bridgeport court. but laid the matter of deputy judge on the table
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
The Currency IsIII.

WAsH1NGroN. Jan 29.-The house. bank ing and currency committee to-day, con sidered the Springer bill introduced yesterday. The republicans opposed the retirement. of greenbacks and insisted that the bonds to be issued Joe redeem able after ten years instead of fifty. The gold men won a viotory by voting down the proposition to substitute coin for gold The committee also decided againsl the retirement of greenbacks, but in favor of the retirement of treasury notes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
Two WIT. cked BarEes Fonnd.

NEW LONDON Jan 29.-The tug America, which arrived here to-day. reported hay ing passed barge. bottom up. about a quarter of a mile from Squid's ledge yesterday afternoon. and another beached about mile west of Point Judith. The bargss were two of the tow of the tug Sea King, which broke away in the storm Fri day night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
Another Safe Cracked,

CANAAN. Jan 29-The general store of George Preston. located Tn the center of the town. was entered by burglars early this morning and the safe blown open. Ever Jthing of value in the safe was ken. The amount of money secured was small.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
CARD OF THANKS.

wish to extend my sincere thanks to all my neighbors and friends who have shown sincere kindness to me during my afiiction in the death of my husband. es, pecially to N. E. O. P. PA. K. of $. F. and Court Linden. A. O F of A.
 MRS VIM F. KENNEDY.
 20 South street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29

District of Waterbury ss Probate Court A Dec Sl. 1894.
 Estate of Catherine Gibson. late of Water bury in said district. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Wa from date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhib their claims for settIe ent, Those who neglect to present their accounts. prop. erly attested. within said time. will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Mary J. Gibson. Administratrix.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-29
nator Fairs wnI stolen

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 20. The will of ex-Senator Fair has been stolen from tue office of the county clerk. No trace can be found of either the clerk or will