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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
REFORM BLOCKED.

The Amendment Increasing the Num- her or Senators Voted Down by a Big Majority.
 HARTFORD, June 19 The house to-day receded from it's former action in regard to the appointment of prosecuting agents by the judges of the superior court. and the bill was killed.
 The resolution making Lincoln's birth day legal holiday. reported unfavorably, was tabled
 The resolution providing that no saloon shall be located within s quarter of mile of no license town, was reported unfavor- ably and rejected.
 In the senate the bill placing veteran officers of the state prison on the retired list with pay was rejected.
 bill was passed providing that any person. except officers in the discharge of their duties, entering a saloon during the hours when such place should be closed and intentionally purchasing liquor. shall be fined $7.
 A bill was passed making It unlawful to sell any article of food which has been adulterated or falsely labelled.
 The constitutional amendment making the number of senate IS not less than thir- ty-seven nor more than forty-five was de fsltsd by vote of 15 to 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
Behold

Ladies' fast black. absolutely stainless, | double heel and toes. full regular made, worth l9c. at 2 for 25c. Ladies fast black hose. plain and drop stitch, worth 12ac. at Sc pair. Ladies fast black. seamless cotton hose, from l5c. tomorrow 10c pair
 Ladies extra fine guAge. fast black foot, with cclored tops. plain and drop stitch, worth S7c. at 25c pair. Children's tan, ribbed hose, double knees. a very high rlde and enc that sells for SIC, at 25c.
 Chlld's plain tan hose. as fine and silly as c kittens ear. worth 25c. at 17e pair.
 Gents black. half hose. forty euags, full. regular made. our regular 25c hose. at l9c.
 Gents full regular made. half hose. in fast black and tan. worth everywhere l9c, at for 25c.
 Ladies high grade lisle thread hose. Hermsdorf dye. a very fine stocking and one that has sold always ct 50c, our price tomorrow is S9c pair.
 A four thread lisle, ladies' hose, splen- did value. at 75c. tomorrow 49c.
 Special purchase of ladies handler chiets, fine embroidered lawn and hem stitched. worth to anyone 12Ac, and vs assure you are l24c goods. To sell quick we say 6tc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
CORONER MIX'S RULES.
\ New Code Just Issued to Medical E1.
 aminers.

New Code Just Issued to Medical E1-
 aminers.
 Coroner Mix has issued new code of rules for the government of his medical examiners. Many of them. when a person dies under suspicious circumstances, begin investigating. others turn over money and valuables found on dead bodies to the selectmen. The coroner reminds his med ical examiners that they have no authority for such action. Whenever person dies under suspicious circumstances they must report to him at once and all valuables and money must be turned over to him.
 He lays emphasis on the rule prescrib- ing that all deaths by railroad accidents and sudden or violent deaths in public in Stitutions. be reported to him at once. He also insists that when au autopsy is per formed the organs moved be placed in a proper receptacle carefully labelled and so placed that only the medical examiners can have access to them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
ATHLETICS OF ALL SORTS.

The University of California carried of the majority of the honors in the western intercollegiate championships.
 Hickok, tho Yale Hercules, seems to break record every time he puts tho shot or throws the hammer in competition.
 An athletic organization. which will be known as the Y. NJ. c. \. Athletic League of North America, was organized rccently
 The date of tho annual Yale Princeton football game has been fixed at Nov. 2S, tho Saturday previous to Thanksgiving day.
 The Western Intercollegiate Athletic as- sociation has exonerated John V. Crum of Iowa State university from tho charge of professionalism.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
A UNIQUE CLUB.
The Members EstablIsh a Fund and
 Expect to Visit Euorope i'm IoOO

The Members EstablIsh a Fund and
 Expect to Visit Euorope i'm 1900.
 A new organization called the Twentieth Century club has just bean formed in Wat erbury. It has seven members as follows Daniel kiefer, president; Moritz Grelle, treasurer; O. Hauser, secretary. Dr Werner, Alfred Drescher, Emil Hadersr and William E. Booth. Each member is to pay into the treasurer g a month until the year 1900, At the end of that time all are to take trip to Europe. If a mem. Der becomes sick before 1900 he is at lib. erty to draw all he has put in. If a mem. Der desires to withdraw fro0 the club he can draw his money less 10 per cent. Il member should die. the money put in by him is returned to his friends or relatives The club is organized in good faith and the first assessment has already been paid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
A FATAL FALL.

Patrick Butler I<IIIed Near the Union
 Depot In New Haven.
 Patrick Butler, whose home was in Clay street, Fair Haven, was killed at the coal elevator near the Consolidated railroad de- pot in New Haven at 2:30 this morning He was employed in loading cars at the elevator. He had just finished loading one car when he noticed that another was of the track. He started to replace it and missed his footing. falling forty feet. In the descent his head struck a beam and his skull was crushed in. He lived half an hour. Butler was 26 years of age and single.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
WORRIED BY TOUGHS
hscOvnI Street HoOdIums Make Trouble For am InOMensIve OId Man.

nScOvIlI Street HoOdIums Make Trouble For am InOfensIve old Man.
 Frank NJ. Ehle. who keeps a saloon on Scovill street. came very near adding one more to Waterbury's list of tragedies last night. A gang of young hoodlums, who hang around Scovill street. have tantalized the old man almost to the verge of in- sanity. The other day they threw him bodily into the street. Last night the crowd began 'ir usual tactics. The old man became enrsged and about Il o'clock came to the door of his saloon with a loaded revolver in his hand. The crowd scattered in every direction. Officer John Brickel. who was on duty in that vicinity, went up to >Ehle as he stood in the door way with the revolver pointed at the flying crowd. The man, blinded on the officer and ordered him back. The officers quickness probably saved his life. He sprsng forward and knocked the pistol from Ehle's hand. He then placed him under arrest He was charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace. This morning Attorney Brett asked for an adjournment until tomorrow and it was granted.
 James Kenny was charged with assault on William McGrath. On Monday noon he was cursing and swearing in front of McGrath's house and asked the latter out to fight. He accused McGrath of owing bim money. He was fined q and costs.
 Edward 0'Brien testified that he was painting Kelly's barber shop on Baldwin street Monday when Patrick E. Pierce came in and ordered him out and then struck him in the face. cutting him. Pierce said O'Brien insulted him. He asked be- fore the case opened to have it put over as he wanted to settle it. Judge Root said that was no excuse for adjournment. He fined Pierce $50 and costs and three months in jail. An appeal was taken un- der $500 bonds.
 Rocco and Antonio Collo lay in wait for Genarl Pamselette Saturday. and gave him a whipping because he had called them names. Rocco was fined s and costs and Antonia g and costs
 Terry Hine, for drunkenness, was fined $l0 and costs. John Moran got s without costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
THE WORLD OF SPORT.

The Boston Herald calls for the engage. ment of Lynch and Hurst. the ex-league umpires.
 Tho pitching and fielding of Klobedanz was the feature of yesterdays Fall River Augusta game, He had fourteen assists. =
 Hamilton did not remain out of the Philadelphia team very long. He is too valuable a man. and then the illness of Thompson made it necessary 10 put Fur ner in right field and Hamilton back ID his old position.
 Catcher Kinslow was missing from the Pittsburg club for several days. and noth- ing was heard of him till it became known he was being fined $25 a day. when he turned up mighty quick
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
A NEW WORLD TO CONQUER.

Champion Pim of England to Measure
 Strength With American Tennis Players.
 Pim, the king of all English tonnis players, is soon to show what he eau do against the best men on this side of the Atlantic. This k the first time American tennis experts will defend their laurcls against a rccognilcd English champion. Pim is unqucStionahly tho greatest player in the world today, and his visit will stir up tennis players even moro than Good body's did last year, Our experts will have the advantage of knowing the courts and climate, which may perhaps compensate for the admitted superiority of tho English cracks. Tho Americans had great ditti-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
LenE's SIayers Identified.

ST. LOUIS, June 19.-A letter from Ezeroum, Turkey, has been received by Homer A. Canfield from his partner, Will liam l.. Saehteleben, the St. Louis wheel man who left hero four months ago for Asia Minor to locate and bring to justice if possible the murderers of Frank Lenz the Pittsburg cyclist, who lost his life there. Saehteleben writes that Re has dis covered the identity of the Kurdish chief who planned the killing and the five men who helped him commit the deed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
FOLLOWeDTOWATeRVILLE.
\ Naugatuck Bridal Couple Who TrI d
 to Escape From Their Friends

| Naugatuck Bridal Couple Who Fri d
 to Escape From Their Friends.
 Mir and Mrs William Wood. who were married in Nsugatuck yesterday afternoon, are fortunate in having many friends But friends when bridal couple are preparing to go on their tour are sometimes es consider able of a nuisance. The Naugatuck couple found 1t so yesterday and in order to eS- cape from the send of that had been prepared for them at the railroad station drove in the direction of Waterbury They dId not stop here. however. but continued to Waterville. intending to take the even ing train for Winsted. going from there to Hartford. Someone in Watervllle heard of the game and forwarded the neNs to NAugatuck. and while the unsuspectinc couple were saying sweet things to each other in the railroad station committee of four from NAugatuck were going to Wa terville on the very train for which Mir and Mrs Wood were waiting What happened when the parties met at Waterville can be better imagined than described, but it is safe to say that the bridal couple were sor- " they did not accept the inevitable at NauSatuck. After seeing them on the train the jokers returned to Waterbury by New England tram and then took trolley car for home.
 State Retail JeweIers' Association.
 A certificate of organization was filed at the sec :etary of states office yesterday by the Connecticut association of Retail Jew elers and Opticians. formed to protect the trace against existing abuses. Its head Wknp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
AFRAID OF HIS VICTIMS

Police Inspector Mclaughlin Sen
 fenced to Sing Sing by Judge Bar
 rett.
 NEW YORK, June 19.-PoIlce Iuspe ctor Mclaughlin Was brought before Judge Barrett to-day. Attorney James. his coun. sel. pleaded for mercy and asked that Nc Laughlin be sentenced to the penitentiary at Blackwell's island. instead of Sing Sing, as he feared he would suffer injury at the latter place at the hands of crooks con- fined there. whom he had captured. The request was denied and Mclaughlin was sentenced to Sing Sing for two and one half years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
Gladston.,s Royal yi.,,or..

CoPENHAGEN, June 19.-The king and queen of Denmark and the children of the royal family visited Mir. and Mrs. Glad stone on board the steamship Tantallon Castle. Their majesties had lunch on board the steamship. Mir. Gladstone sat beside the queen, and Mrs. Gladstone sat beside the king. Mir. Gladstone toasted the royal family of Denmark. end King Christian toasted Mir. Gladstone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
Army of the Potomac Reunion.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, June i9.-The first days exercises of the Army of the Potomac reunion closed with public en. tertainment in the Third regiment ar. mory, which was elaborately decorated for the occasion. Major Sohn H. Calif, Unit. ed States army, of Fort Trumbull, deliver. ed the address of welcome in behalf of ths veterans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
STATE PRISON DIRECTORS
The Present Board Held It's Last
 Meeting Yesterday.

The Present. Hoard Held Its Last
 Meeting Yesterday.
 The state prison directors held the last meeting of the present board at the prison yesterday at II o'clock. all the members being present. The business of the meet ing was entirely of routine nature The directors whose terms expire are Frederick A. Srtnc T. E. NJ Chapin and NJ. A. Law ton. These members. with the warden, have been the building committee under wLose direction the many improveme nts at the prison have been made. Governor Coffin will appoint their successors this week. and also fill the vacancy caused by the death of John N. Chittenden. one of the directors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
SAGE MUST PAY.

LAidlaw Awarded s4O.OOO Damages by a
 Jury.
 NEW YORK, June l9.-The suit of Will liam R. Laidlaw against Millionaire Rus sell Sage for $50, 900 was resumed before Judge 1ngraham in Part III, supreme court, and resulted in tho jury returning verdict of $40, 900 for the plaintiff The verdict was received with applause. Mir. Taggart, for tho defendant, moved for new trial. Stay of judgment was grant cd by Judge Ingraham until September next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
Good Fishing at the shore.

William l. Merwin of Milford caught yesterday on the fishing grounds of Mil ford tw" blackish, which tipped the scales aI 5k and 5S pounds respectively.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19

HustIing Br,dCeport.

The Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing company are negotiating with the Liberty Cycle company of Rockaway. N. J., to locate m the old Frary shop in Bridgeport The Liberty company employ 400 hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
SKIDMORE 6 TURNBULL
 Successors to ii. A. Skidmore. Will Offer To-day and Until Sold } ! Special Purchase in Lisle, ( { Taffeta andSilk Gloves.

Small lot ladies one elastic black cotton gloves
 AT , CENTS A PAIR, usual price l21c Lot ladies Se and taeta silk gloves including Suede lisle
 9CENTS A PAIR usual price 25c Ladies silk tateta and se gloves and button length
 l24 CENTS just half the regular price Much better quality tafeta silk gloves
 II CENTS A PAIR cost double to import White gloves in silk and silk aeta very stylish also with black embroidered backs, beautiful white chamois. 73 to 9s CENTS, the best quality. Special lot white silk gloves,
 29, 39 and IS CENTS, cost much more to import Our stock of real kid in all the coorngs unsurpassd and any lady wishing to be we'll goved should ex- anime our stock before purchasing. Mems lisle gloves for garden or driving use
 l24 CENTS, just one-half the usual price
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
Fred novey stmI Tennis Chamu,on,

BROoKLINE, Mass, June l9.-Frcd Ho- vey retains the title of champion tennis player of Massachusetts, he having defeat cd G. W, l.cr, winner of the state cham pionShip tournament, in three straight sets at l.ongwoOd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
The 1. F. HAASE CO.,,
WHAT ABOUT
LIGHT COATS. DUCK PANTS. STRAW HATS AND LIGHT WEIGHT UNDERNEAR

lis time to he thinking about these goods. Nowhere can you find such all asSort- ment at such low prices,
 Black Alpaca Coats-$l.25 l.5O, 200. 2.5O.
 Blue Black Serge Coats S. B., 300 and 4.5O. D. B.. 400 and 900.
 Serge Coats for Boys, II to l9 years
 FLANNEL COATS.
 Colors, Grey, Blue and Black; price 2,50. Above lines are made to fit sizes 33 to 90, i'll regular longs and stouts. WHITE AND STRIPE DUCK PANTS.
 I5c, LOO, l.25, o to 42 waists, B to 3S leg.
 Duck and Leather Belts. WHITE AND FANCY DUCK VESTS.
 Big assortment of single and double breasts. White vests in the regular, long and stout cuts, 9Sc, l.50 and 200; sizes B to 50.
 STRAW HATS.
 Immense assortment, 25 to 5Oc under the regular prices. Mems and young mems stylish shapes. Popularl straws are, split braid, manilla, shausi and Mackinaw. The taper crown is being pushed har1! for first place by the yoeman block. Prices from 4Sc to 2.5O. Children s soc hats, 2jc: children's 75c hats, 4Sc. Boys straws, 25 and 4Sc.
 UNDERWEAR.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19

The funeral of Francis Henderson took place from his late residence on Grove street at 1O:30 o'clock this morning. with services at the house by the Rev Dr Daven- port and Rev W. P. Elsdon. Interment was in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Catherine T. Lersett took place from her late residence, 496 North Main street, at 3 o'clock this after noon. with services by the Rev Dr Daven- port and interment in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Benjamin F. Neal took place from his late home, 10 Stone street. this afternoon with services at the house by the Rev Dr Davenport and int, rment in Riverside cemetery. Clark Command,ry k. T, attended the funeral and appointed pallbearers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
Suing the Consolidated.

BRIDGEPoRr. June 19 The case of George D. Hunt vs the Consolidated road was on trial yesterday before Judge Robin son in the superior court. Hunt sues for S5.OOO His five years old daughter was killed last November.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
E. T. Turner S Co

By some hook or crook the Hosiery quo tations were left out of yesterdays '-ad." It might have been an e.ror on our part. or 1t might have been the printers fault. But We might as we'll saddle it on the printers. As they get paid for it they can very well stand & little abuse.
 And So Thursday will be a grand Hosiery day. Prices that will slriAe dismsy to the hearts of competitors
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-19
KELLY SAYS


 In every we'll managed city iD the United d States you will find seats on the parhs to accommodate the people who are seeking employment, men who are beyond the age cf labor, women and children who live in small tensmsnts. and strangers who come to town, and the grass grows as green As it does on our park. Gentlemen of the com mittee. you will regret your actions when it is to late. but if you will buy Washburn- Crosby company old flour for $4.S5 . barrel, you will not make mistake.
 If you are not feeling we'll come in and get a loaf of entire wheat bread and a quart of buttermi'k for supper and a little Elgin creamery butter and you will arise in the morning with . clean tongue and . bright eye. ButteImilk is the pleasantest drink you can get any time in the year. Moore in one of his poems said that pota- toes grew in Limerick. beef in Rullymoor, buttermilk. Charming drink. that the world knew long before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-29

II isn't often that a traveller gets ahead
Of the Pullman car porter, but II does
harpen occasionally.
Senator Wilson Of Washington did the
thing mp in fine shape on one OF his long
rides from Spokane to this city, and the
porter dOesn yet understand how he
lost his bet The Senator Is an inveterate
smoker. and having run short Of matches.
called 10 the porter
"GOt any matches, Tom?'
"Yes sir" replied Tom, producing box
from his pocket. you can't light the
match unless you strike IT on this box. -
The Senator lit his cigar. and while
smoking. pondered long over the makeup
Of the rough back coating on one side or
the hex. lie knew the match could not
be made 10 strike a light except upon
that particular sandpaper.
AT one of the stations he procured one
Of those boxes. and going back into the
smoking room Of his car, mol stoned the
sanied side Of the box until IL was quite
soft. then rubbed It gently on the sole
OF his boot until the sticking substance.
with the sand. was all transferred 20 the
leather: then he waited until II was thor
oughly dried, and called:
II want another match, Tom; my cigar
has gone out"
Yes. sir" responded the porter, getting
out his box again.
The Senator took a match. and handing
the box back, turned up the sole OF his
boot.
"Ha, ha, Mr.. Wilson" laughed the
colofed man: mo use scratching II on
your boot-you can't light - there"
"Oh. | guess l can" said the Senator
smiling.
BET you dollar you can't" said the
porter
put up your dollar" said Mr.. Wilson.
Make II two dollars" said the colored
Official eagerly.
Here's two-and as much more as you
like" assented the Senator. pleasantly.
holy smoke chuckled the broom
swlnqer This Is too easy. so,test snap
I'VE struck this season." and his loose
change was instantly emptied on one or
the chair cushions.
The Senator counted out an equal
amount. then turned Up the sole OF his
left boot. Drawing the match across the
pi epared place. il blazed readily, ana ne
calmly lighted his cigar.
Tie porter dropped his broom In amaze
mont while the Senator quietly gathered
I'm the pile IF halves and quarters. re-
marking 10 fellow traveller.
Tom has robbed me OF a good many OF
these pocket pieces. and this is the nrst
chance ever had 20 get even with
him. Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-29

Like the "grandfather's clock" I'm tho
familiar ballad. John StinsmG1's time
piece stopped short. never to go again.
when the old man died" yesterday morn
ing. In the squaior OF a miserable attic.
at Front and South streets. where priva-
ton had for some time appeared 10 be-
the reputed miser's deliberate choice. he
breathed his last In delth-stare at his
old clock, which had ceased 10 number
its own and Stinsman's life seconds al
most simultaneously. and iis last words
were uttered In recognition Of this. deaths
omen.
For many years the stop -shouldered
old man had sold oyster soup In the Sec
ond street Market House. and been gen.
orally recognized as an erratic old fellow,
with the reputation Of miser. Wha>
little money he did earn ne was never
known to spend, except for the most alb
solute necessities OF life. IL Is tradi-
ton in the neighDorhood where he lived
that he ate nothing save very thin oyster
SOUP which constituted his stock In
trade. He had been sick for two months
before his death, and as he lived entirely
alone. was dependent on kind-hearted
nelghbors for the little care which was
given him.
When one OF these neighbors visited his
room yesterday morning she found him
alive. but very feeble. In answer to
question. however. he said he was doing
very well. and as she departed he re-
marked:
'srhe clock has stopped II must have
run down In the night"
These were his last words addressed
10 a human being. for when the kind
hearted neighbor came again. an hour
or so later. the old man was dead, with
his CLASSY eyes staring at the silenced
clock.-PhladelphIa Record.