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The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09
The jolly knights.
of the Grip Gather at Hotel Coburn for
Their Third Annual Banquet Royal
Good Time.

Their Third Annual Banquet A Royal
Good Time.
The commercial travellers held the key
to Skowhegan, Friday evening last, when,
at Hotel Coburn the Imperial Club held
its third annual banquet.
The Imperial Club is a social organ
ization composed of commercial men
whose route embraces the Pine Tree
State. 1t was organized three years
ago in the office of the Bangor House at
Bangor, the idea first originating in the
fertile brain of j. II. Blanchard, who has
been selling tailor's trimmings in Maine
foI nearly quarter of of a century. He
preached the subject to Messrs George
l.. Smith, A. K. Kettle and Harry f.
Hayes, and this at artette of well known
hustlers formed what is called the
"original four" From time to time
new names were secured until total
of twenty-five was reached, the club
limit.
The boys began to arrive as early as
Thursday evening, the rear guard com
ing on the 30 train Friday. 1T 5.3C
all hands We're photographed in front
Of the main entrance to the Coburn by
W. II. Langley.
Directly after supper the annual bust
ness meeting was held, resulting in the
! following choice of officers for the en-
suing year: George l.. Smith, Boston
president; {. |. Anthony, Providence
K. L., vice president: Whit Sawyer, Bos
ton secretary and treasurer; +. y. vii
liams, T. +. Murphy and Walter ClapI
executive committee. Four new mem
beers, George H. Smith, A. Benjamin
Frederick Lathrop and j. {. Morrill,
were also admitted.
At o'clock the banquet WAS an
nounced. The guests were assembled
in the parlors, and marched to the din
ing hall to the inspiring music of
march played 10y Kendall's orchestra
which also furnished music during the
evening.
The spread that Landlord Haines put
before his guests WAS one of the fines
ever served in a Maine hotel. Tie fol
lowing menu speaks more eloquentlN
than words of the ability of Mr.
| IJaiupG as n cgtprpr
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09

Little Neck CLAIMS.
Radishes Olives
rontet Camel. Cream of Asparagus.
Boiled penobscot Salmon.
Dressed Cucumbers Potato Croquettes
Breast Of Spring Lamb, Dreaded.
Green fease. Cured Potatoes
Cigarettes Imperial Punch.
Roast Ployer.
Fried Bananas an MaraChno
Saratoga Chips.
Sohert "A Ia Creme DE Mint.
| Punch. Strawberries and Cream
Water Crackers
Roquetort Cheese
Cigars. Coffee
The tables were set in the shape of a
I and were handsomely decorated with
cut flowers, Potted plants, many of
which were in bloom, were also lastly
arranged around the sides of the dining
hall.
The first speaker was President A. II.
Kettle, who welcomed the club and
guests in a bright speech, and intro
duccd Thomas F. Murphy as toastmas-
ter.
The first to be called upon by Mr..
Murphy WAS the president elect. George
l.. Smith, who was followed by Hon.
{ A. Marston. Speeches were also made
by J. II. Blanchard, the father of the
club, George w. Williams, r. ]. Welch,
George b. Stafford, F. Hayes, Whit Saw
yer, Wellington Sprague, S. O. Lunt,
Louis 5. Dorntee and G.. \. Ross.
Original poems were read by {. l. Antho.
ny and L, y, Williams, and Fred l..
Lathrop sang negro ditty entitled,
standing on the Corner, Didn't Mean
No Harm, in manner that greatly
pleased his audience.
At the conclusion Of the speech max
ing the question whats the matter
with Bob IIaines?" was asked. and the
answer lie, all right" was Numbered
forth in 50 hearty a manner as to almost
raise the roof Nj llanes was led to
the head OF the table and was not al
lowed to depart until he had made a
few off hand remarks, in which he re-
viewed his early boyhood days at Bel
grade Mills where his memory is still
cherished by the old settlers.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Haines
speech the guests adjourned to the
parlors where they were entertained
until nearly sunrise by stories and songs
An amazon march, in which a gentle
man of color was quite a conspicuous
figure, wound up one Of the most en-
ioyabIe occasions Of the year.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09

Theodore Roosevelt, Andrew d. Park
err and Col. Fred d. Grant have been
sworn in New York city as Police Com
missioners. 1t is expected that theyWill
make wide change in police affairs in
that Metropolis, of which there was
ample need
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09

Some men are very much like flock o
sheep, inasmuch as they are nearly always un-
der the weather.
Mrs Gadzley. "Do you suffer much from
toothache2" Mrs, Blazer. "No-that is not
unless my husband has it."
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09

The annual meeting or Maine Com
mandery of the Military Order Of the
Loyal Legion comes off this Thursday
evening, at Falmouth Hotel. Portland.
Officers for the year will be elected, a
banquet held and an address by Con-
gresham c. \, q outelle will be listened
TO
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09
ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER.

Col. William G. Rice of Albany, y. Y,
has been offered the L. ). vacant civil SER
vice commissionershipand it is understood
he will accept il. Col. Rice is said to be
one of Senator Hill's proteges. which
cannot be very strong recommendation
for this special position.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09

The long dry spell has affected the
river and streams somewhat unfayorably
but nevertheless the logs are coming
along very well on the whole. The up
per Dead River drive has progressed
more favorably than usual this season.
The Indian Stream drive is out. The
drive on the Main river Is hung up above
the dam there, but large crew of men
are at work on Golfer dam which they
expect to have completed to-day Thurs
day so that logs can be run over the
dam at the falls.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09

Fuddy. The villain! But YOU made him
swallow his words?" buddy. "How could /,
when they were SO bitter9'
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09

Aroostook publishers appear to be en-
ioying prosperity as we'll as other lines
of business. The Pioneer has just issued
souvenir edition and the Republican has
been obliged to enlarge recently to meet
the demands for space. \ live news
paper is Il fair exponent of the town or
community it represents and that town
which gives one the support it deserves
is doing the best thing it can for its own
prosperity.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09

Upon the demand of the three great
powers, Russia, Germany and France,
Japan has modified the demands for
cession of certain territory known as
the Lao Tong peninsular, and will ac-
cept 10000, 900 pounds indemnity iu-
stead European newspaper comments
are generally to the effect that it was
wise action on the part of Japan to con-
cede this upon the request of the pow
ers interested. 1t is doubtless an adj
vantage so far as money Is concerned
for the time being at least.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09

The Bath Daily Times has found it
necessary in order to accommodate lis
advertisers and not encroach upon its
space devoted to news, editorials and
literature, to increase its size about %
per cent. We are assured it is business
prosperity in the office OF thi, lively and
enterprising paper that has brought this
desirable change about. We are hearth
~ glad of it, aud hope it may continue.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09
The Pine Tree State.

Written Tor and read At Reunion Of me,
Association Of the PIne Tree tat. April IL
1874, at Los Angeles. Cal, by Ius E4il +
WEED
The Somerset reporter., 1895-05-09

Hurrah Ter the state Of the old Pine Tree.
That stands with her feet II III, rocks b. .tc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
IMPOSING CEREMONY.
Statues Unveiled and Blessed i'm s
 Johm's Church, Mntertosvn.

Statues Unveiled and Blessed i'm st
 Johns Church, watertown.
 Two statues, Sacred Heart Pleading" and ''St John," were unveiled and blessed with imposing ceremonies at the vesper service in St Johns church. Watertown, last evening. The statues are beautiful works of art, the former being the only model of the kind in the diocese.
 After the ''Magnifcat Rev Father O'Donnell. pastor of St Johns. blessed and unveiled the silver crosses and be- slowed the diplomas on six promoters of the League of the Sacred Heart. The young ladies who received the crosses and diplomas were: The Misses Sarah Doherty, Mary Collins, Margaret Dunigan. Mary Kane, Tillie Missell and Catherine Kielty.
 Very Rev Father Mulcahy blessed the statues and preached most excellent sermon. The priests who otficiated at vespers were: Celebrant Rev NJ. Daily, Thomaston; deacon, Rev P. J. Kennedy, Waterbury; sub deacon. Rev James Law less. Waterbury,; master of ceremonies, Rev F. J. Murphy, Waterbury. There were also present Rev NJ. Mckeon of the Sacred Heart church, New Haven. and Rev w. Lynch of Waterbury. The altar was handsomely decorated with potted plants and flowers. The church was crowded, many trotestantS being present. Among the Waterbury people who attended were Street Inspector Kelley. pr O'Hnra and Contractor Charles O'Connor. Altog gether it was a celebration that the Catholic peo- pie of Watertown will not soon forget.
 The programme consisted of vespers, reception and investiture of promoters, blessing of statues by Very Rev J. A. Mul- cahy. hymn to the Sacred Heart. the con- gregation standing; sermon by Very Rev J. A. Mulcahy, benediction of the most Blessed Sacrament. After the exercises were over crowds viewed the statues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
ENLARGlNG ITS SCOPE.
Wonderful Growth of the St Joseph,
 TOtaI Abstinence society.

Wonderful Growth of the St I">cph'S
 TOtaI Abstinence society.
 If St Joseph's T. 4. Society does not win the flag offered by the Total Absti- hence union of America to the society showing the greatest increase in member ship in six months. it will be because there is another phenomenal socIety increasing more rapidly than the St JOseph's. Mar vicious was the word used by the Rev Father Lynch yesterday as he was address ing the forty-One new members to whom he had administered the pledge. The meeting was held in St Patrick'S hall owing to the society rooms being inadequate. President Mcdonald congratulated the SO ciety on its wonderful growth and begged of its members to be true 10 thelr Il,dSe now that the summer season was close at hand
 A parti Il financial report from the late production of "A Celebrated Case" showed over s200 clear of all expense. With many returns vet to come ID the net profit will be close to $500. The society voted unanimously Ia give grand testimonial to the young ladies and gentlemen who hAN q assisted the organization. The entertain ment committee WAS clv, n full power to acti nthe matter.
 County Director ]. II. Freney gave an interesting account If the last convention in New Haven ana: sald the society hutton had served to herald the name of the su- Citty throughout the county.
 The business meetings hereafter will be held at St Patrick's hall and It WAS general ly talked up that steps should be taken for the purchase of building for the society's use. It was suggested that the society secure site and put in bid for the new postofhce.
 The next social Sesslon will be held the Sunday night after Easter and only a sufficient number to occupy the seats will be allowed into the hall.
 Base ball awoke the sporting element and the following committee was appoint ed to meet all ball players in the society next Tuesday evening and form base ball nine: J. H. Freney. Peter Conroy. James Carhn, Richard Phelan and E. L. Maloney.
 Aftea the regular meeting the dramatic club held meeting. at which many new | members were elected. One of the hand some frames of photographs of the recent l drama was presented to the director, F.. l. Maloney. It WAS the general opinion that | two dramas year should be given. one in the fall and one on St PAtrIck's night. Hereafter at the social sessions short ! sketches will Ee given. and J. J. McDon- ald will make selections at once. As soon AS the base ball season opens all the games throughout the country will be | bulletIned in the society rooms every evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
TIMELY TOPICS.

Castle sells prime meats lower than any other dealer in the city.
 E. T. Turner < Co expect rush to- morrow. They are going to offer rare values in every department for one day.
 Nov is the time to secure bargains in the Miller & Peck's Cos cloak department
 Austin's stable, 59 Brook street, is head quarters for nice turnouts.
 Currsn announces a clearing out sale of fine shoes, at big reduction in price
 You can buy clothing for your entire family. male and female, from the Credit Clothing Go. on easy payments.
 Damon X Shippy announce their annual clearance sale of footwear. The goods are of the finest make. as good as new. but have become slightly shopworn. The prices have been cut to the welt.
 Conlon Brothers are preparing to re- move their new store and want to sell every dollars worth of stock at some price.
 Before buying your spring furniture or house furnishings, call and see the new goods the Boston Furniture Co is receiving daily. The prices will interest you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
DoImGs of Day in Naug"tuck and
 Union City.

Union City.
 NAUGArUCK, March 25.-Last week School Visitors A. H. Dayton and r. c. Lodge each took sixteen rooms of the cen ter and city schools for an examination of pupils, which proved very satisfactory to them. The system used in the higher branches was a printed form of questions on different studies. The percentages were slightly higher at this end of town than at the city school. which all might expect, owing to the illness and resigna- ton of the principal there some time since. The schools are now closed for winter term to resume on April l. Miss Noble has resigned. and Miss Minor, sister of Choir Master Minor, has been en- gagged to fill the place.
 Superintendent Kane will read before the Economic club this evening paper on Municipal Government in Great Bri- taln." David Pratt will open the dis cussion.
 At New Haven to-day Judge Ralph Wheeler granted Elmer A. Riggs divorce from Lulu A. Riggs on the grounds of adultery.
 The works of the G. NJ. R. Shoe Co will close on Friday next for ten days to take their annual inventory. There were only two arrests over Satur- day and Sunday, one each by police and ] constable.
 The funeral of George Hine took place yesterday The remains of k. A. Isbell, a former resident, were buried to-day. A number of Waterbury people are ex- pected down to the NJ. F.. church choir concert tonight
 A child of Charles F. I.lvine iS quite ill | from basllar meningitis.
 The remains of Harris Prltchnrd, aged | So years were buried here to day. Postmaster at Danbury.
 WAsuINGroN, March p. President Cleveland to-day appointed Charles B, Mason to be postmaster at DAnbury. Dr TrRcy's Wife Dead. MEKpEN, March 26 Margaret Traty y, 1 wife of Dr A. W. Tracy. died to-day, aged l 3S years. She leaves one daughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
\ Sure Thing in WOrstedS.

A Is OF Black Clay Dress Suit cut ill single and double breasted sacks and cutaways, prices SlO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
Some Special Prices

On all wool Cheviot Suits at $6.5O. color> black and mix lures. The new shade of Brown in Cheviot goods, price $7.5O.
 Blue and Black Scrgcs at 5000.
 These are the Clay Weave, same as sold other season at $15.
 Always to be had, are our famous Croso Black Standard Cheviots, price $lO, all sizes, 34 to 50 breast measure, cut in regular longs and stouts. 250 of them sold last season. Money back fnot satisfactory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25

A rehearsal of 'Mascott" tonight at the lecture room of the church of the Sacred Heart.
 The funeral of Patrick Bulger took place yesterday afternoon with services at the Immaculate Conception church and inter mant in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Patrick Dillon took place from his late residence on William street yesterday afternoon with services at the Sacred Heart church, conducted by the Rev F. J. Murphy, and interment St Jo- seph's cemetery. The pallbearers. all members of the Holy Name society, were: Anthony Donovan, Martin Mitchell, Johu McMahon. Matthew Duggan, Thomas Gull lum and William Coss.
 John O'Meara, aged 34 years. died at his home, 52 Wall street, at : o'clock last night The deceased was the father of little Matthew O'Meara who was killed by the trolley car on East Main street few months ago. He never recovered from the shock and sank gradually since the death of his child. The funeral will take place to the Sacred Heart church at 2:3o o'c clock to- morrow afternoon. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
 At l 30 yesterday morning Chief Of PO- lice Arms of Bristol and posse of officers raided some cock fighters at the old NIood- win place near the Plymouth line. The officers took the names of seventy-foUr persons from Naugatuck, Waterbury. Thomastou. Torrington. New Britain, Bristol, Forestville. Meriden and Spring field About twenty men jumped from windows fully twenty-five feet above the ground.
 1 Undertaken Mulville has taken the initia- tive in compelling hackmen to be more prompt in their attendance at funerals A | good deal of confu~ion occurs at funerals owing to the difficulty in getting the hacks | to appear at the time announced. Tuner als usually leave the house between S:3O and 9 o'clock in the morning and owing to the, efforts of hackmen to catch the $ o'clock train and also attend the funeral, much confusion often occurs. Mr Mulvllle is trying to force hackmen to be at the house at the tune the funeral is an nounced to take place and take up posi- ton so that mourners and friends can bt put into their hacks in more satisfactory manner than heretofore. He is Glvinl each hackman card which reads as fol lows: "You arc hereby notified that al funerals under my charge will leave tn, house at the appointed time, notice O
 which will appear in the daily papers ol the evening preceding the funeral. lo' are also requested to ask for your nuulbe and take your position on the opposite sid
 of the street"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
The Miller $ Peck Go.
Cloak Department.
CApEs AND JACKETS.

A great variety of original designs, both of English and Paris markets. Tn velvets. jets, cloths, silks, crepons and faces. They are extremely interesting not only for their originality. but for their ex- tremely low prices.
 At 3.9s, 100 cloth Jackets, London made, all wool melton cloths, and would be cheap at $50.
 At29S, 50 double capes with velvet col lar, made of fine French melton in tan, grey, blue and black. actually worth 500.
 SEPARATE SKIRTS.
 The new Paquine shape, extra full flare, in crepon. mohair. silk and serge.
 LADIES' SILK WAISTS.
 They come in a great variety of styles, ranging in price from 2.29 to $50.
 At 59c, Ladies' cambric wrappers. hand some patterns, full sleeves, lace trimmed, value 75c.
 At l9c, those wool cheviots that we put on sale Saturday have made a stir. While they last the price will be the same.
 New Crepons in all the new ideas.
 SILKS.
 At 59c, 20 pieces satin melaine. both sides just alike, without doubt the hand somest of the new fabrics made for waists, value 79c.
 At 49c, 24 inch black figured India silks in neat designs and brocades, very desir- able for skirts and waists, value 79c. At 25c, a sale of spling Dress Goods for Tuesday. Come and see them. The va- riety is very large, includes all wool Serges, Henriettas, Melange. Novelty Plaids, Checks and all wool tiannels. Some of these lots are better than those we have sold at 39c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
AMUSEME ENTS.
James J. COrbett.

James ]. Corbett, the worlds champion, will be a notable attraction at Jacques opera house Monday. March 9. and tits needless to say that A large audience will be there to greet the young and popular champion Theatre goers will have an opportunity of not only seeing a celebrated man, but an actor of many admirable qualities. a pro duction of scenic grandure, play teeming with heart interest and profuse ieaven of comedy, interpreted by a company num- beriug some twenty players.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES.
Weekly Record 0f Real Estate sale.
 and Kccnr.Ird MorSng.s.

Weekly Record of Real Estate sales
 and Recorded M"rSngC>.
 The summary of the weekly record Is ns follows:
 Heal estate sales New Haven and West Haven 25, Bridgeport 20. Hartford Is. Wa terbury :. Meriden G. Norwich ,. New Britain ?. New London l. Norwnlk ,. Middletown }
 Real estate mortgages-New Haven and West Haven $6l, ,9G3. Bridgeport $27 6G2. Hartford 45.650. Waterbury $S9, ,500, Norwich E. 7,5OO. Meriden S4.125. New Britain Sl .95O. New London $l 252, Nor walk S6, ,522 Ansonla $50.
 The total number of sales this week Is S3 as compared with S9 for the preceding week and 93 for the corre> bonding week last year. The total of recorded mort gages is $254.939 against 1925. 217 the pre- ceding week and s20I.l .l47 for the corre- spending week last year.
 For the corresponding week last year New Haven reported B sales. Bridgeport : ', Hartford 70, Waterbury II, Meriden 1, New Britain 1, Norwich ,. New London ,, Nor walk I, Middletown 1, Danbury 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
oo X 1O1 So Main street
We Give You Nothing For
 Your Money

Except your moneys worth, but you would not be satisfied with that unless you can md the desired article. This is our guarantee. That you can find il at all times as large and desirable stock of FURNITURE, CARPETS. LINOLEUM.
 OIL CLOTHS. WINDOW SHADES
 AND DRAPERIES
 And everything needed to furnish the house as will be found in Waterbury. That our prices are as low as the lowest The price of Wisdom is above RubieS, therefore be wise Buy an Acorn Range if you want to enjoy the comforts of life. Sole agents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
THIS ROOSTER SAYS

If Uncle sam wishes to serve the people they have a right to sAy how he can serve them best. It looks like an act of injus- tice that an entire stranger could come in to Waterbury and move the postofice wherever he chooses. and inconvenience the merchants and others who pay Uncle Sam 8. 600 yearly and carry their own mail for the privilege of getting it two hours earlier than by the general delivery. This is another proof that one mans power is dangerous. and unless the business men head of this scheme they will regret their negligence when it is too late. By read ing the interviews of the postoffice off, cials, have come to the conclusion there is bad egg in the nest.
 A cent package of KELLY'S Honey and Horehound drops is the best relief you can get for a cough or sore throat. Made fresh every day.
 Washburn ard Jones' Flour $S.95,
 If you give my man an empty barrel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
COnINH FOR MEN::mrd -~-o YOUNG MEN
 NOW READY

We are able to offer an en- tire Spring Stock of new goods, as we did not carry over l5 Suits from last season. Quite a feat to be able to offer an en- tire new stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
THE "EIGHAIE" SHIRT
 FOR HEN.
A DOLLAR

and is laundered at that. Look at it. The department men will show you all its good points and tell you why it is superior to all others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-25
E. I. Turner &CO.
NAT1 All Varieties " kIn"0TC FRESH
 Morning

We expect big crowd tomorrow if it don't rain. as We offer some rare values in every department