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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
WORKING OUT TAXES.
So Long as This System Prevails There Il
 No Hope For Better Roads.

So Long as This System Prevails There Is
 No Hope For Better Roads.
 This is the season in which the farm CT discovers no roads in his section fit to travel on, and realizes also that the su- pervisors chosen the year before are just as bad as the roads, says the Philadel- phia Times. Country highways are nev- CT worse than in the spring. Between frost and moisture tho mixture on the roadbed is either mud or mortar, and this must dry away as the sun finds time to do the work of the supervisors, as there usually is no drainage. One of tho first effects is to quarantine the country against the town, as few farm CTS will risk breaking that sort of block ade. It means ruin for wagons, perhaps the loss of the team and in some in stances death or injury to the farmer.
 And yet farm holders, tenants and landholders arc content that things shall continue in this strain. They in- sist on the vicious rule of working out taxes. They persist in shoveling and scraping earth and stuff from the sides of the road into the middle of the road bed when the weather is clear, only to | see it washed back again by storm and flood, and they stand opposed to any system of public road improvement to be paid for out of their own pockets, in face of the fact that it is just that sort of improvement that provides the best kind of insurance to stock and property.
 Corduroy roads were necessary in the pioneer period. No other sort would do. But these arc not the days of the will derness and first settlements. The lum- bering Conestoga turnpike wagons ceas- ed to rumble half a century ago The lighter substitutes, however, run on nearly the samo old roads. Reform in roadbuilding must be, from the nature of the subject, gradual, but there must be beginnings. When the farmers real ize this, tho end to bad roads will also begin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08

stltution should be respected in its ..- tirety, and that no branch of the govern mont should undertake to deal with any part of 1t as mere matter of form.
 "The constitution provides one rule of taxation for realty and another rule for personally, and the only legitimate ques- tion before us is, To which class, realty or personality, do rents received belongS It avails nothing to argue, therefore, that, pecuniarily speaking, the landlord might as we'll Do taxed on his land as on his rents That docs not change the nature of rents as property nor abrogate the con stitutional rulo for their taxation"
 MT. ChOate Made Them Grin.
 Joseph H. .Choate of New York endeav- ored to enliven the heavy atmosphere in his introductory remarks by some delicate touches of humor. The sleepy justices, ia tigued by the heat of tho day and the length of the sitting. smiled approyingly on the efforts of the eloquent New York advocate to anIuse them.
 Seeing his advantage Mir. Choate then piled the chiof justice with ndroit flattery in praise of his recent opinion, which, by the way, is said to be largely n quotation from Mir. Choate's brief. The other jus ticeS, appreciating the situation. beamef with benevolent satisfaction, and so fal forgot their usual dccorum as to grin a Mir. Fuller s self conscious blushes. Tho conclusion of Mir Choate's argu ment will Do of moro substantial mate rial Much is expected from Mir. Choat' as to the unconstitutionality of the income
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
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AGAINSr CONSOLIDATION.


 The most remarkable town meeting ever held in Waterbury was that of last night. It was attended by about seven hundred representative citizens. They were there for business. Everything was conducted in a quiet and orderly manner. Many at tended hoping to be enlightened in regard to the proposed new charter. but not a member of the self constituted committee said boo.
 Some of the largest individual taxyayers in the city were present. There was no pyrotechnic display. The meeting had not been packed by the opponents of consOli- dalton. There was no hootlng or JeerinG at unpopular speakers, as is sometimes the case at town meetings. The vote agafnss onsolidation was unanimous Not a voice favored the scheme of the chartez makers. City and suburban taxpayers sat side hy side and voted down a scheme that is obnoxious to both.
 Tbe result of last nights meeting can- not but have an effect on the committed on cities and boroughs. before whom the charter will have a hearing tomorrow, After such an oppression from the people of Waterbury, coupled with the fact that the c. nter school district officials oppose consolidation, while the court of common council has not approved of it. it would seem that the proper thing for the legisls ture to do is to coDslgn the Waterbury | charter to the waste basket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Betreen Tuo nIIIlstone..

'I am about to have gas put into my house, said the citizen. "Is it neces- sary to get a permit?''
 'Yes, sir, " replied the city hall off cial "It will cost you $l0."
 'Ten dollarsl Whats that for?''
 ''The streets paved. isn't it?''
 "Yes."
 Well, the sIO is for tearing up the pavement.
 But the men that are working for the gas company do all the tearing up. |"
 Certainly. The $lO is to guarantee that they'll replace the pavement in as good shape as it was before.'
 Why don't you hold the gas company for that?''
 "The work is done for you You are the party responsible.
 "Does the city ever inspect a pave ment after it has been torn up and laid down again?"
 Mot that have ever heard of.''
 Do you know that had to pay for the laying of that pavement in the first placer"
 "I presume you had"
 'And that have to make a stiff de- posit with the gas company before it will begin this work of putting in the gasp
 "very likely,f'
 "Then I have to pay the city for d permit for the gas company to tear uT my own pavement; can't hold the gas company responsible for the way in which it is done; the city gives me no protection, and I'm bled in advance by the city and the gas company botf for the privilege of becoming contribu tor to the coffers of the gas company. That's the regular thing, is it?' That's about right. Do you call it a square deal?"
 My friend, you don't have to pu gas ill your house if you don't want to Would you mind stepping to one side You're in tho way of that man tha wants to get a permit to move a house. l Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
GASTRIC JUICE.

Do not bCat eggs for custards too light, as they will float and not mix well.
 Cherry wine tn must soups Is what a fresh coat of paint is to an old house.
 Tho Chinese invariably serve cauliioweE with duck, and the combination is the ori- ental cpicure's delight.
 Roast almonds at dinner parties are ob- solete. The fashionable caterers say they have been done to death.
 A dainty and palatabIe entree a1 first class rcstaurants in Paris is made of cocks combs, something that We throw away.
 Two cupfuls Of milk, 3 cupfufB of flour, , we'll bosIton eggs and pinch of salt make nico brrakfast cakes Bake in greased goln pans.
 SwNrbreaGls and tripc when properly cooked, arc the most easily digested of all animal food. This makes "pepperpot' aS useful as 1t Is delicious, in spite of it's humcly name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
NOTICE.

To the Legal Voters of the Center School District of the Town of Waterbury:
 The legal voters of the center school district of Waterbury, are hereby warned that a special meeting of the district will be held in the City hall building in said district on Thursday. May 9. 1895, at s purposes:
 First: To act on the recommendation of the bo 4ri of education and district com mittee for more high school accommoda- tion either by the purchase of a suitable lot and ,rrctIng building thereon, or to build a building on grounds already owned by said district, or 10 build additions to pres, nt buildings. or in any other manner to be decided at this meeting
 Second: To provide additional school recommendations for the Bishop and Bank street Sub-diStrictS.
 Also to act on petition of taxpayer and residents of the Washington school sub- district for the erection of a tower and clock on the present school building. and to make provision for the payment of such expenditures as may be ordered by this district meeting, either by the laying of a special district tax or otherwise, as this meeting may direct.
 ALFRED J. WOLFF,
 MICHAEL BEGNAL.
 J. MERRICK GALLOND.
 AUGUSTUS I. GOODRICH,
 JOHN J. MCDONALD.
 District Committee. Attest, THOMAS J. MORAN. Clerk. Dated at Waterbury. May I. 1895.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08

TIE Cuban insurgents are having hard time of It if the reports that come to us from Spanish sources are to be believed. Every day the news comes that the in surgents are beaten. with great loss, and one would think that by this time they would have been thoroughly cleaned out and driven of the island. But as they continue to fight we are rather inclined to believe the reports are as Spain desires the battles to have ended. and not as they really happened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
No Fest Tn the Sport.

What makes Whykins' lawn look so weedy?" said the neighbor who comments. II should think he'd mow 1t oncc in awhile"
 "I don't suppose there's enough fun in 1t for him. You sec, the house on one side of him is vacant, and the other is occupied only by deaf and dumb lady. Even if he did mow his lawn nobody would hear him. "-Exchangc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
A DoubtfuI Fellow.

There's a sense of summer in the air. in every birds sweet note, But never mind my dnster, dear; just mend my overcoat. The flowers are tanning on the hills. and loud tho thunders roll, But never mind the season, dear; just keep on buying coal. The peach trees shake their blossoms down, tho rose reols rcd and white, But never mind tho peach tree, dear; just keep tho fires bright. And spring-sweet spring-has come at last, with glory in her soul, But never mind the spring time. dear: just keep ahead on coal
 Atlanta Constitution
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Castles Market.
THE Laborino Mans Market,
THE

Laborino Mans Market, Cor South Main and Union Streets. The wholesale prices on beef and pork products are on the decline. The drop is very little, but then it has come and we mean to give you the benefit. Shoulder steak,
 s cents per lb
 16 and Is cents per lb
 s cents per lb Leg Lamb,
 IA cents per ID Hind Quarter Lamb,
 l2 cents per ID Rump Pieces,
 10 and 12 cents per ID Boiling Pieces, to cents per lb Corned Beef,
 to s cents per lb Remember this beef is of the best corn fed quality. If you want a first class "sugar cured ham" we Can give you one for II cents per ID Sugar Cured Shoulders,
 s cents per lb Sugar Cured Bacon.
 10 cents per lb Bear in mind these smoked goods we warrant strictly first class sugar cured, and your money refunded if not just as advertised. Positively no seconds used at thIs market.
 These goods cannot be dupli- clted in ten barrel lots at less than II cents. Any large dealer will tell you thar.
 Fresh Dressed ChickeIs.
 II cents per lb All other meats in proportion. Spinach. Lettuce, Radi hes, Rhubarb, Kale, String Beans, Green Peas, A paragus, Btu oh O..ions, etc, fresh daily.
 Have you read the above list through carefully? If you have come down and inspect the stock. WE NEVER DIRE A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Blood on a Clasp Knife.

Detective Feeney is winding a strong chain of circumstantinl evidence around Burger There arc stains, supposed to be blood, on tho blade of big clasp knife found in his possession when ho was taken to the jail A microscopic examination, which is to be mado today. will determine whether the stains are blood or paint. A pair of trousers which Burger wore when ho was arrested have rod spots on them which Burger says arc paint. They will also be examined under the microscope. Burger. moreover, says ho did not wear that pair of trousers on Sunday.
 Another important point will bo de- terminCd by the autopsy. If tho wound in Engclhrochts neck is clean cut, it will go far 10 provo that 1t was not made by Burger knife. The old razor which was found under n chair on the floor has no blood stains on it It was lying within a short distance of tho murdered mans out stretched right hand and might havc been placed thero for the purpose of creating the impression that tho saloon keeper commit tod suicide.
 When Detective Foenoy and Justice Churchill worc examining tho room in which tho body was found, the little black dog which was lying curlcd up nt the mur- dered mans fret growled and parked every timo they approached the body. They were finally compelled to lasso him. When Burger entered the room, tho dog jumped upon him and showed other signs of joy ous recognition. This is taken to moaT that if any stranger had committed thI murder tho dog would have ruado a noise which would have awnlcncd old Loui, Bauer, wh" N sleeping up stairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
HUMAN NATURE.

w,nman's ft.ds thrive on a man's Ob- jeCtinnH
 Every mans namc looks pretty tO him wk,'n it appears in print
 \ thoroughbred is A man who fOreets thap he l,ns on now clothes
 A girl visitor never has better clothes at humr han she has with heP.
 l. is nature for a woman to think that sOlnr ugly man Is gOOd looking.
 A d'sf man nearly always hears every thing you dOn'1 want Aim to hear.
 K'r:y man occasionally wishes that hs could aitracs a much attention aa f1rs
 Half the people Ia the world are work ing the other half for chumps and doing welI.-Atchison aloba 2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Is Ho Mrs. rarnerr. Assa,lan,g

CAMDEN, N. J.. May s.-James Willotts was arrested here and committed to jail by Justice Miles +. Stockton on suspicion of being tho asSailnnt of Mrs. Parnell. His description tallied with that of the man supposed to havc attacked Mrs Par nell, but an officer from Borlentown said he was not tho man wanted, and ho was discharged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
shootInr Afrrnx In the Street.

CHARLESTON, May s.-What will prob ably be fatal shooting affray occurred at the corner of Meeting and Society streets, a most prominent part of the city. L. N. Barsh shot and mortally wounded Will liam Wilson, his first cousin, who is a newspaper Oompositor. Wilson was shot in the back while running. Family trou bles, the nature of which is unknown. were the cause of the shooting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Russia Ia Satlsfled.

LONDON. May S-A dispatch from St Petersburg to The Times says that the Russian government is satisfied with Ja- pans reply to the protest of the powers and regards the incident thus far as closed. Russia Is evidently glad to get out of a very awkward position without haggling as to the particular form of language in which Japan agrees to refrain from an nexing tho LiaO-TunR peninsula The Russian military preparations in tho fan east have been suspended in accordance with tolegraphed orders from tho war office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Three Laborcrs Crushed.

UNIoNTowN, Pa. May s.--A party ol workmen was drilling in the rock at the foot of a 30 foot precipice here whom it became loOsened and foll, burying three of them. Michael Joy was crushed tC death, Patrick Ryan was fatally injured, and an Italian was seriously hurt. It re quired two hours to dig them from the mass of stone and earth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Philadelphia .nv.-.igati"n rrnbablc.

HAHHISRURt., May $.-Scn1tor pon- roses movement r n inv'.s igaiinn oi tho municipal n ar, ,f I'hilaatl: hiL touk a step in ndvanrt when the srIIltc judi. ciary general tunmitteo unanimously agreed to favOrably report tho resolution as committed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
\" stranger Did It.

Detective Fconcy Is convinced that tho decd Was not dune hy person unfamiliar with the premises and the habits of tho saloon keeper. A stranger would not have known where to find tho gun with which Englebrccl head was battered. It stood in n dark corner behind the iIebOx. There is no indication that tho door was broken open. Blood stains on tho knob of tho door leading to tho lano show that tho murderer madc his escape that way.
 Thsro wero blood stains on the thrce money drawers behind tho bar Two chairs were laid across tho foot of the stairs leading to the unfinished part of the building. whoro Louis Bauer slopt. It is supposed that this was dono so that If Bauer heard any noise and ventured down stairs he would fall over the chairs 4 tramp or stranger, it is argued, would not be likely to know that Bauer was sleeping up stairs.
 County Physician Converse will make an autopsy on tho body today, and CorO- ner NOlk will hold an inquest at Ruth s hall, Union Hill on Friday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
AIoI.esGIo AraEouS. ThnrntS nnint in ihn SfndNrnnr

There's quiet in the study room, A monotone of 4 B c, Tho governcss sits half asleep. Absorbed in contemplation deep, When suddenly shrill yclls arisI, An endless howl of piercing cries That seem to pierce the very skies When auntie spanks the haby. Perhaps 1t is the hall clock smashed, And baby buried in the debris: Some act of thoughtless babyhood, Too young to know bad form from good; But we. pursuing wisdom lanes. Sit helplessly, like slaves in chains. Oh, would that we could hear his pains When auntie spanks the baby!
 New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
To Circle the World In n Little sloop.

GLOUCESTER Mass May S.-The sloop Spray, commanded by Captain Joshua Slocum of Fair Haven. sailed from this port on a trip around tho world Captain Slocum is entirely alone in the Spray which Is only 40 feet in length
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
The Utica Strike.

UTICA. N. Y, May S.-No dcmonstra- tions were made by tho strikers of the Glohe mills. Three of tho Pittsfield mon who wont homo yesterday afternoon were accompanied tn the depot by a dozen strik CTS. Tho other out of town mon had thoil dinners taken to them in tho mills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
warships Sent to GuaynoutI.

WAsHINGToN, May S.-Socretary Her bert has ordered the Ranger 10 Guayapuil to look after American interests in Ecu ador. whore trouble has arisen growing out of the connection of government off cials with tho sale of tho cruiser Esmcr- aida to Japan,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Stranger Attempted Suicide.

FALL RIVER, Mass, May S.-Charlcs Wilson, q stranger. supposed to belong in New York, attempted suicide while on a lonely road two miles out of tho city. He shot himself near tho heart and is now at the Fall River hospital in n prccarious condition. No cause is given for tho act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
WaterburyFire Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES. The following are the Fire Alarm nsrn.,, nder the new system: l9 Rogers 4 Bro.s Is Cor East Main and NiAgsra streess l-G Cor East Main and wolsoss road. Is Cor High and Walnut strseks. l-e CR last Main and Cherry axesGs l-T Cor East Main and Cole streeta. Fl Dor North Elm and Kfngsbury stress IS Cor NoCth Elm. North Main and 0ro,
 streeta
 14 Waterbury MAnufasturinx sonE~nvs 4s Cor North Main and North strestz. q Cor Buckingham and Cooke sfrssta aI Cor ar,ve and Prospect streets. 9s Cor Hillside Av>7us and Pine ssrssA 9s Cor Johnson and W-terville strpsea I-s The Platt Br0s Ors |. Waterbury CsVek company n.oRsmsz
 ment tastnryl!'
 Exchange place. s-3 Cor West Main and Willow stre$ss. s1 Cor West Main and Watsrtown road ss Horse Gar Railroad stableAs g-s Waterbury Brass company sLI Cor Cedar and Meadow strssss ss Cor Grand and Field strssss. s-i-8 Crl Bank and Meadow strssEa S-l-A RAnsiolph q OOwes'
 pAhy.' sal Nc kHoss Rouse . f-s Holmes Bsrth HaydanE.s E4-t Cor Charles and Porter strSsts. s4as Cor Simons street and WasAfnrs.yn. Cor South Main and Grand streesn. t-3 oor South Main and Gay ssresks. t-s Waterbury Watch company G-s Benedict q BurnhAm Manufassnr,k
 company"
 ts Waterbury Buckle eonpanS.s tJI Cor South Main and WashinTtoa sA seovill Manufacturing eompany. E3 Cor Franklin and Union strSska ts Waterbury Ooek Go. teass fassorS, S- Cor Oay and Min strssaA Ss Cor Liberty and River skrssAa, s-I No. Hose House. ss Cor Baldwin aud etoos ssrprA.
 Ou Br.dge ani Haxil str-~as. ss Der Dnaaittse sla-s and Dshlin sass. @sfrivka
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
AnaURrRd,

"Why do you punch that hole ill my ticket?" asked little man of the rail road conductor.
 ''So you can pass through, was the -o"lv Boston Commercial Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
The Engagement Broken.

A Frankford bard wrote poem to his inamorata which was published ill sub urban paper He said her mouth was like cowslip, The printer spaced it, and it read cows lip" Unhappy Lard [! -Philadelphia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Italian Chnml.er ni..nI,eL.

ROME, May S.- King IIumhcrt has signed decree dissolving the chamber oI deputies and fixing May 26 as tho date for the election of new deputies. The sec ond ballots will be taken on June ?. Tho new chamber will assemble on Aug. ?.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Foundryuncn Strike.

DUNKIRE. N Y., May S.-Thirty mold CTS and helpers in the United States r;Idi- atOr works struck Last fall tho men were cut 10 per cont, A system of fines has al so been inaugurnted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08

We will save you the extra dollar right away on our PAS, $40, 3.94, 4.49, 4.94, 5.75, $50, ages 3 to 16, double or single breasted, light or dark colors.
 The other lines, 3.94, 4.75, 6, ', 7.5O, 8, $50, 9, $50, 12, IA, 16, Long Pant Suits ages 13 to 19, cut in the popular styles, made of ma- terial that wears, and every garment fin ished on our prem iSes. Will make the lpareHts happy in the knowledge that their boys can save q dollar.
 Every man that buys suit every boy that gets his clotht.: at the C. w. D., will know how to save a dollar whrl they visit the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Was He Drowned Inv Strikersp

HUDSON. N. Y. May S.-A brick bar ger named James McGuiro was found drowned at Walsh Brothers dock. Some persons believe that he was put out of tho way for revealing the plot of tho strik- ore
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Killed by n Street Car.

ALBANY, May s.-The S-year-old son of Robert H. Strong. well known con tractor of this city. was killed by a motor car on the Lark Street line of the Albany railway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
An A. r. A. Convention.

MILwAUKEE. May S.-The supreme council of the American Prutectivr asso eiation began its eighth annual session ir Liberty hall this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
Chinn.. Emneror Wants n Loan.

SHANGHAI, May S.-Tho Chinese em- peror has written to the czar and Presi- dent Fnure asking for financial assistance to meet the war expenses and promising to grant special commercial advantages to Russia and France in return therefor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
It Waa Hot In Halifax.

HALIFAX. May S.-A genuine hot wave struck Halifax. The thermometer regis. tered 7S degrees in tine shade and 90 de- Rrees in tho sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-08
srcrrtarr Gre.l,nm nnt nf nnnrer.

WAsHINGTON. \ ny S-SCCretary Gresh' am is reported to |" constantly gaining ground, and it is now said that all danger in his cnse has passed.