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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Chairman Executive Committee January 4. 1895.
E-rc.innn of Officers.

High Rock division, Sons of Temper ance, met last night and elected officers as follows: W. F.. Charles F. Looms, jr; W. A.. Mrs F T. Loomis, ir;IR. S., c. w. Loomis; A. R. s Abbie E. Willis; F. 5 |, Louise A Gregory; treasurer, Arthur G Hall; chaplain, John w. Betts; conductor. Fred W. Logan; assistant conductor. Olrrie Bishop; l. S, Louise A Frost; O S., c. B. Bradnack. W. P Loomis ap- pointed B. B. Bradnack, Frew W. Logan and Henry N. Turney as finance commit tee. The appointment of other comnlt- tees was postponed until next week.
 Towantic tribe, I. R. NJ, has elected these officers: Prophet, w. L. Hall; sachem, w H Flint; $ s., H. A. TrfPp; J S., w. H. Benham; c. of R , Davld 5. Meth; c. of w. E. W. Ensign; K. of w. Charles F. Mitchell; trustee for three years, E. G Munger; F. S, W. B Merri- man; s s. Joseph Stanley; F. w.. H. LarkIn; $, w.: H. E. Carroll; T. w.. J. E. Sandlford; F. W , J. B. Williams: braves, first, J. H. Morsehead; second, E. c Thayer; third, W. H. Hamm; fourth, D. Stein; chairman of sick committee, D. 5. Meth.
 At the annual meeting of Citizens En zine Go, Fo 2, held last night, officers
 
 French; First assistant foreman, P. E. Burritt; second assistant foreman, J. R. Walker; secretary. l E. Brown; treasurer. C. A. Lstbrop; stewart. G. c. Doderer auditing committee. E. k. Lines, E. k. Snsgg and J. R. Walker.
 The C. N. G. Mutual Relief association held its annual meeting last night and elected the fol owing othcers and commit tees:President Corporal I. r. Lawlor Com pany G; vice-presIdent, Sergeant T. E. Guest, Company A; secretary, Sergeant G. A King, Company A; treasurer, Lieuten- ant w H. Sandland Company A. Sick committee: Sergeant Bigelow, Sergeant DAnahGr. Sergeant Garde, Corporal Noble, Corporal Barry and Private Sharpe. En- tertalpment committee: Corporal Lyme han, Corporal Brett. Priyates WIller Winters and Hanlon; advisary committee Lieutenant P. Halpin; Musician W. W. Webster, ex-sergeant W. c. HaYnor; ex-corporal F. Shannahan The report of the secretary for 1894 show, d 112 members in good standing. Each member sick re- ceived S7 per week. The cost per capita last year was $1. 50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
LOSS $3O,ooo.


Large Fire in LnchneId Early This
 Morning.
 LIrCHFIELD. Jan Fire last night damaged three buildings ln the center of the town. The telephone exchange was badly damaged but the wire and switch board were not injured, and the local ser wee is Lot interrupted. Fire started in the building known as the Seth Pratt block on West street, ut half past one. It was a three story frame structure, and burned rapidly. A few feet to the east was Marcey's block, another three story trame building. which was connected with the burning house by a one story wooden building. occupied by the telephone ex- change. The telephone building caught, and was slightly damaged by fire, though the greater part of the loss is due to the lmm~nse quantities of water which were poured on the flames. The fire here was distinguished before any damage was done to the switchboard ur to the cables of the Southern New Eng land Telephone company. Marcey' 8 building also ignited, bu. the blaze was extinguished before much damage was done. The: St tn Pratt blcck was occupied by these tenantsl On the ground floor by Ernest Pratt's jewelry store. Loss to the stock in this store is placed at SIP, 900. on which there is S7,500 insurance. E B. Peck has a meat market on the first floor also, and his loss reaches $2.000. in- sured for $1, 200. The second story is oc- crpied by MT Ostrom and family. Their household goods were completely des- troyed, and it was with difficulty that Mrs Ostrom and her infant son escaped in their night clothes. Otto Carl, a barber who keeps shop in the building. was asleep at the time; and had a narrow escape. The damage to the building, amounts to $1O. .0O0, the insurance being only T.000. How the fire originated cannot be learned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
TAKING THINGS EASY.
Roger Conuor's R -, W of the Base Ball
 Situation


 Situation.
 Roger Connor, the old reliable. is taking life easy this winter and never felt or looked better. To a DEMOCRAT man hs said to-day that he had as yet made no plans for 1895, but that he would probably again play in St Louis. sI have not signed yet" he said. ''In fact, only one of tine boys has signed and he fixed his name to a two years contract last spring. The managers take their time about signing players nowaday as, under the rules, the men must return to their old clubs, if wanted. or remain out in the cold.
 "How about Ward2" suggested the re- porter. "Oh. he has probably retired for good. My opinion is that he will be elected president of the New York Tub That means A larger salary and less abuse"
 II see by the papers that Ted Sullivan is looking for clubs in Connecticut to take places in the Atlantic league" said the big fellow, when asked to express an opinion of the local base ball situation. ''If any man can make it go, Ted can. He is 6 hustler. Waterbury. consider A good base ball town and if I decided to retire from the National league think would establish a club here the way Jim O'Rourke has in Bridgeport. And i would pay. too" he added with far away look in his eyes. My idea is stat' league of six or eight clubs. careful! managed and composed of local players Make it a matter of local pride and tn, crowds will turn out. Don't you remem Der the excitement over the game in Wa terbury fifteen or sixteen years agoP" | Speaking of John McMahon. the young player who recently died in Bridgeport Conuor paid him the compliment of bein not only an excellent play CT. but one of tn most gentlemanly young men in the pro fessIon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
N Ew RuLEs.FoR CARRIERS.
Drastic Regulations For Postmaste Fhzpatricksa AssIstants. "f

Drhstic Regulations For Postmaster Fhzpatrick's Assistants. Postmaster Fitzpatrick with all other postmasters at the free delivery offices thkoughout the country, received an i'm poTtant document a day or two ago from tha.postoffice department at Washington ] relating to the duties of carriers. which | states in an emphatic manner what they | shall and shall not do, and the punish ment for violatian of the new rules. The new instructions are of the civil service order and are intended for the better de- livery of mail matter. The order went into effect Monday.
 In the first place all carriers are strictly prohibited from reporting prior to sched- ule time. either for morning arrival or the beginning of any subsequent trip during the day. Carriers must not remain at their desks or the workroom of the office l during an interval or ''sWing" between trips or during the dinner interval, nor must they remain in the postofice after | reporting from their last trips. Carriers | must record the exact time consumed by them each day, specifying the beginning and closing of each trip, the time spent in routing mail and looking up and markine undalivered matter. Only the actual time is to be recorded, but all services must be recorded.
 Instead of filling out their report at the end of the day, carriers must now make their entries at the beginning and ending of each trip. A violation of this rule will
 be cause for remov l.
 Under no circumstances must carriers
 or superintendents conceal the fact thai
 overtime, even to the least extent, is beinl
 made, and it will be equally contrary tC | this rule for carriers whose route requires
 less than eight hours time to expend tn,
 actual working time thereon or attempt tC
 have his trips report approximately eigh
 hours per days work.
 Men detailed exclusively for collections
 shall not be allowed to enter the worl
 room except to deposit their collections They must then leave the building. I'm
 performance of clerical work by carriers il absolutely prohibited. and all other work except duty at the delivery windows ol
 sundays, must be discontinued by them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
unIyerkIty Extension,

The lists containing the names of the members of the Waterbury University Ex- tension society were in the office of the president, Wilson H Pierce, and were destroyed in the fire of December 2S. It is earnestly requested by the executive committee that all who have heretofore given their names for membership, send in their names again as soon as possible. either to the secretary, Miss Martha K Driggs, 39S West Main street, or to the treasurer, H. F. Bassett at the Bronson library. Any other persons who wish to become members are cordially invited to join the society by sending their names to the secretary or treasurer.
 The fee for membership is 8 co. which entities one, without extra charge. to a ticket for all the courses of lectures which may be given during the season. Three courses have been arranged for and s fourth may be added. There are SIX lee lures in each course. The first lecture ol a course on electricity will be delivered al Leavenworth hail on Wednesday evening January 23, by Edward Bennett Rosa, Pi D, professor of physics st Wesleyan uni | versity. The dates of other lectures vii
 be announced Tn few days. Membership tickets can be obtained of the treasurer a the Bronson library. on and after January 16.
 NJ. & CROSBY, Chairman Executive Committee. l January 4, 1895.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04


 she was able to articulate plainly. Her mother, Marion Strathmore, is an actress, and it was therefore but natural that Lu- oille should gravitate toward the stage. She began by appearing in private theat- ricals and charitable entertainments, bene- fits, etc., until early in the present season, when she secured her first professional en- gagement with Richard Golden in "Old Jed Prouty."
 Lucille plays the part of Little Pretty, and she does it in a manner that would put to tho blush many actresses of much maturer age. Shc has very sweet voice. which her mother scnsibly refuses to per init her to use for singing as yet. Sho also dances very prettily and is altogether a we'll equipped and thoroughly conscien- tious little artiste who is certain to mako as rapid strides in her chosen profession as she docs in her lessons, which her mother scrupulously looks after every day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
The LIttlest Cir.

Robert Hiiliard produced his dramatlza- tion of Richard Harding Davis Her First Appearance" under the title of "The Lit tlest Girl" at Cleveland as one act play. The piece opens behind the scenes of a theateF where the little one has just made Q success in O dance The character taken by Mir. Hilliard Is that of Van Bibber. who is of course active in restoring the child to her father. The play abounds In long speeches and has no notable dramatic action. It is said, however, that Mir. Hill Hard and Mir. Davis will elaborate the char aotar of Van Rihbar ts ths dinsnsisns sf A three act play.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
AM USE M EN TS.
Dan Mccarthy.

Dan McCarthy must have been much pleased with the reception accorded to tim and hIs company last night when the Pride of Mayo" was presented to large sudIence. The company will present the .Cruiskeen Lawn" tonight and "The Rambler from Clare" on Saturday matinee and night. and if the first night may be taken as criterion. crowded houses will be the order. Mir kcCarthy's support is GooI, and the scenery Is excellent.
 "Agnes Herndnn.''
 Miss Agnes Hsrndon. who appears at Jacques opera house. for two nights be- ginning noxt Wednesday. is said to be a handsome. bright and sparkling actress with ready wit and elegant manner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
COLD WAVE.
A Fall of Twenty Degrees by Saturday
 Night.

A FalI of Twenty Degrees by Saturday
 Night.
 Weather Observer Meyers of New Haven to-day received notice from the Washington office to hoist the cold wave flag. The temperature will fall twenty degrees by Saturday night and the cold wave is expected to hang on several days. The cold wave will come from the north west, where it has been bitterly cold tor several days.
 The cold wave Is moving southeast. hay. ing reached the Ohio valley this morning with the temperature below zero Rs far east as Chicago. In the extreme north west it has risen from eight to twenty de. grees, but still remains below zero. In northern New England it has risen. Iu this vicinity and throughout the southern states it has remained about stationary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
WILL THEY PAY '?

Law and Order League Wants County
 Treasurer tO Sue on BOnds.
 The Law and Order league will in day or two ask County Treasurer Jacobs to sue to recover the bonds of liquor dealers con- victed of illegal s.lling during the past year. Last year at the request of the league four suits were brought to recover on the bonds and S100 recovered. It was also ascertained that the bonds in the other cases were no good. There are half a dozen cases upon which the amount of the bond should be recovered and it will be interesting to see what portion of the bonds are good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Rival Traction ComDanv

B1IDoEPoHr. Jan 4.-Ths Bridgeport Traction company is to have a rival If the plans of several gentlemen in this city. StrAtford and Milford mature and the legislature sees fit :to grant a charter to the Connecticut Traction company. This company intends to run line from Mil ford to Stratford, to this city along Bar mum avenue. and work it's way to the w-st side of the city over the center bridge and thence along through several streets not trsversed by the present company down to Seaside park.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04

The managers of the Traction Go will soon have removed the cause of all com plaint against the company. as far as pub- lie safety is concerned. The cars will soon appear with the much talsed Of lenders, and if the new invention turns out to be ali the company expects it to be. we will hear of no more fatal accidents ln Waterbury caused by the trolley cars. A part of the apparatus has already been at, tached to some of the cars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
TIMELY TOPICS.

Large assortment of sleds, skates. sleigh bells, runners. etc, at D. B. Wilson's.
 Great sale of clothing now going on at 221 Bank street.
 A Hne stock to select from. and prices the lowest, at Guilfoile's Brooklyn market and grocery store.
 A. W. Castle buys for cash and sells for cash. That is why he sells choice meat at such low prices.
 Full line of windw glass, paint, lime, etc, at James E. Roe's pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
$l3.9OS 73

Total. $13. .90S 73
 The total amount expended on the new water supply was $54S. 271 91.
 The board voted to recommend to the council that it be given power to borrow $50, 900 or any part of it. in anticipation of work on the new water supply during the next four months.
 TEsasursr P. r. B4nnon reported total resapts of S2A, ,SS0 .06 during the month, and a balance of $46. STA 33 In bank De- cember S1, 1894. With this balance the treasurer will have to pay about $20. 900 interest on city bonds falling due in Jsnu- ary and also $5. 900 on the redemption of City hall bonds. This with the bills for December will about use up the balance. Some $4 ,000 will come in from tax col lsctIons and also receipts from other sources. amounting in all to nearly S10,- 900, but thls will hardly meet the January bids. The small deficit will be made up under the above temporary loan asked for.
 During the year the board has saved about $3, 900 on the interest account by taking up several temporary bonds by the sale of water bonds.
 After the regular business had been dis posed of a little social session was held. Tn which pleasantries were indulged in and votes of thanKs were extended to the mayor, clerk. auditor. treasurer, sheriff and the press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
New H~v.u Man Killed.

NEW HAVEN. Jan 4.-MichAel Hennessy, aged sixty. was struck by the gates at th, Long wharf crossing of the Consolidated road this afternoon and instantly killed He was employed as gatekeeper. The accident was due to the collision of 6 switch engine with the gates when they were being raised
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Ipt.rnntionaI Che.a Cont~...

NEW YORK, Jan. At 6 meeting oi the new board of directors of the Manhat tan Chess club most of the propositions oi the British Chess club respecting the pro posed cable chess match wore accepted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Buy Your Listers Now

A few pointers as to price. Shetland Listers. price S5.5O, good value at S7.5O.
 Dark Blue ElySian Listers, price $50, worth $7.5O.
 Heavy trieze Listers, price 7.50, was 10.
 Put few dollars more in one and buy the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
stabbed by . Hslf Br.ed.

LIFcHPIALD, Jan &.-Lawrsncs Bissell was stabbed in the shoulder and side to- day by half breed Indian named Paw nee. He will recover. The trouble arose over an attempt of Pswnes to make Bis. sells son give him $2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
WINNING & co.
Promised Surprises Have Come Visit their Ten Days Co-partnership Sale
 BEGINNING JAN 1.

We have shown tendency and not crowd cd customers for the past year, knowing many could pay but little. We now need &l0,000 In cash. and the enclosed price list shows the inducements we offer toget 1t; Lowell and best make all Wool Carpets
 only 4Tic per yard. Extra super All-wOol Carpets only STtc yd. Ingralns, l2fc per yd. Best Moquettes. o2ic per yd. Brussels. 40c per yd. 55c Linoleums, 42fc per yd Bedsteads. only S2.l3. Cane Seat Chairs soc. Solid Oak 24x30 Mirror Suit, $l6.S6.
 WStch our window and the daily newspas pers and you will learn of the greatest bar gains ever offered onldnest line of Furniture, Carpet and House Furnishings ever shown.
 CarFare Paid and Goods Delivered Free. to out of town purchasers. -UNDnnrAxrNen ALI IrS BAANeRas
 AT KewRsT PRIsKs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04

NEW Yoax. Jan (. Edward O. Garter
 tTanstsr clerk of the National Board oi Commerce bank. who stole S3U. .OOO. was indicted by the grand jury to-day. He will plead guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
ktIIed by n Fall.

SToNINGToN, Jan 4--Oliver D. Chese- boro, we'll known resident of this place, met death by falling through an elevator shaft at Westerly, R. l.. this morning. Mir Cheseboro was in tho hardware store of 0. W. Willard, and in some unknown manner fell through the shaft, Death resulted instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Fell Fran A Staging.

NKw HAVEN. Jan 4.-Julius Gaecht, aged 22. fell from Q staging on Foster street this sftsrnoon. His right leg was broken and it Is believed that he was in ternally injured. He was taken to the hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
CLOSING The BOOKS.

Board of Finance Reports Unexpsnded
 Balances of SIS,9Os g.
 The final meeting of the board of f. nance of '94, was held last evening, all members being present. Monthly bills amounting to $19.473.72 were approved. Bills were received from Mrs Fanny All man, who received verdict of S700 and costs against the city, for injuries re- ceived on defective highway; Sheriff Mo- Donald, for serving notices, and P. E. Pierce, for relaying walks on the green. Payment was withheld until the bills re- c+ived were approved by the city attorney and committee on public lands.
 The unexpended balances for the year
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
ChiIdran Smotharad. .

NEW YORK. Jan 4.-Two children were suffocated to death at o'clock this morn- ing at 434 East Seventy Sixth street. They were John and Michael Bsrlick and had been locked in a room where the fire started.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
King of Frieze,

 price 1900. it IS absolutely all wool, wind and water proof, is made of B oz goods-Colors. Oxfords and Black Sergcs, 34 to 50, cut in regulars and stouts.
 Our 2+.OO Listers, made by Rogers, Peet & Co, price, now 20.00. regulars and stouts.
 Our 20.00 Listers. now 1850.
 Cut extra long,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Suicide at ouarautine.

NEW YORK. Jan 4.-Adolph Fischer. aged 27, native of Csssell, Germany, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head op the steamship Scandia, lying at quarantine this morn- ing. No cause for the act is known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Dry Gooc:a Failure.

NEW YORK. Jan 4.-Ths dry goods firm of Truesd-ll, Spreter ( Go, Eighth ave- nue and West Twenty-fourth street. made an assignment to-day. Liabilities. $100, ,UO0; assets, $180, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Senator Frye wm Dc Reelected.

AUGUSTA. Me. Jan. IA joint caucus of tho legislature to nominate e United States senator was held. and Senator Will liam F. Frye was unanimously indorSed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
No sufrering In tha CherolLee strip.

PERRY, O. T.. Jan. 4.-The reports sent out from Boston stating that there is great suffering in the Cherokee strip are entirely false Not a single case of desti- tuition has beon reported hers this winter, it is declared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
aeorrin Is stIn DcmocrntIo.

ATLANTA, Jan. 4.-The interest in the county elections throughout Georgia was slight, and the returns arc coming in slowly. The result in the state shows heavy Democratic gains in all counties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
Wandered nm ,h, Woods.

WIrsTED. Jan 4.-MAry Began. an in- mate of the almshouss. who has been missing for several days, returned at mid night. She was suffering from exposure and said she had been wandering in the vDo1H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
INVESTIGATE. Kelly Says

let us have an investigation of the fire de-
 partment and place the blame where it be- longs. There is no doubt from what I saw at 1 o'clock last Friday morning that there is something wrong in the Waterbury Fire department With only two lines of hose taking care of the rear of the Lawlor and
 Platt blc cks (where the fire was hercs)
 that are connected with buildings up to Abbott avenue and with all the buildings facing on North Main street from Dexter's to new Odd Fellows hall. showed a state of affairs that seems to me ought to ba in- vestigated by the common council. Noth- ing saved those buildings but the snowfall of that day. Will the honorable board of common council appoint committee of five to investigate?
 Call in every member of the fire depart
 ment and find out if they were present at
 the fire or no. If not. for what reason. Call in the officials of the department and find out why better protection was not furnished in the rear of these two buildings where the fire causd the greatest
 destruction.
 Call in the fire commissioners and And out the reason of their recent secret pso- ceedipps in regard to the disastrous fire. It you dnd that the volunteer depart ment is to blame. let us have paid one at
 once. It not to blame. "go up higher" If you find the officials were to hlsme,
 let us know it. If not, ''go up higher" Call in the commissioners and And out ! if they have furnished the present depart ment with necessary facilities for pro-
 teotIon against lire and means of waking
 the firemen at night which Is one of the | troubles.
 After such investigation the oity govern ment will then be able to vote intelli-
 gently on questions pertaining to improve ments in the fire department.
 One of the greatest losses to the people
 that this fire might have caused would have i been the destruction of 1.400 barrels of
 old wheat flour that makes whiter bread.
 lighter bread and the bread will keep moist longer than that made from new. Strictly fresh eGss ts cents ds.an. Granulated sugar sA.la.
 Salted almonds 90 cents peuna.