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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
MYSTERIOUS LETTERS,

Information Wanted of Anonymous
 Writers By Postmast~r Fitzpatrick.
 There is a letter at the postofice await ing fuller instructions. It was mailed from Waterbury in November to Mrs Albert Bunnell. Torrington, Conn. and contains a valuable enclosure. There is no clue to the writer, except the signature Mary" Itis presumably from a daughter to her mother, as it is headed, Dear Mother"
 The postmaster also has two letters, which, II the writer of one If them can be found, will prove beneficial. On January a letter was mailed at the local office by a young woman signing herself "Hattie Huntington" and directed to "J. R. Hunt ington, Amesbury, Mass" The letter stated that the writer lived within two miles of the city and was dying of con- sumption. She had but a few months to live. Her father. while living. had told her that J. R. Huntington was a relative. She presumed on this relationship to ask him to make the few months she would live happy. She heard he was in good circumstances. She closes by saying that she will not bother him again whether he needs the letter or not.
 Huntington sent letter to Postmaster Fitzpatrick, enclosing the one above, Wnlcn l3 novel anaI and indicates that the writer is 8 man of peculiar character istics. He wants information and asks the postmaster to report to him pro or con as to the veracity of the womsn's letter, and says that he desires to assist her if the letter is true. He closes with the follow ing: With all that IS said of our presi- dent, l never refrain from asking ques- tions of our postmasters. questions of in terest to any of my fellowmen. Of S33 members of the national convention nominating Grover Cleveland for the presidency, I only was unanimously elected from one of Massachusetts, largest districts. and although we have a republi- can postmaster in Amesbury. am for him and with him until his term expires" He thnn asks pardon for the Aggression and closes with desire to have the origi- nal matter looked up.
 A DEMOCRAT reporter visited the select mems office to-day to inquire if any such woman was under their care, but there was none. nor did they know of any such person in Waterbury or vicinity. If there is such a young woman in trouble. if she will send her correct address to the DEMOCRAT office she will be benefited.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
E. I. Turner s Co There are Sales
 AND
 There are Sales Ours

Is our annual Red Ticket Sale to clear out winter goods and get our stock into shape for inventory and say. just a word in your ear. We are doing the biggest January business in the history of the store. We are selling goods at less than cost. We can't help it. the stock must be reduced. and you know that it is price only that will do it. If you want to buy Dry Goods at the right price come to Turner's-
 50 dozen Ladies Swiss Embroidered Hemstitched Handkerchief, some have colored borders. but it is the half that ws have ever bought to sell for 10c and 12io. during this sale the price will be 6tc for 25c.
 Striped Gray Twilled Flannel. from 2se to 19c.
 Stripe Cotton Cheviot ShirtiDgr. vsry pretty, from 12sc to Sac yard
 Bleached Cotton Flannel. from Tc to 4e a yard.
 Fine Bleached yard wide Cotton. at 3Ic sysrd.
 Good quality Bed Ticking. at 6ie.
 Best Apron Ginghams. at 4c yard
 All our best dark Prints. from 7c to SAe.
 Domet Baby Flannels. in Iink. blus and Cream, from l2he to 7sc yard.
 Mourning Satesns. silver grays. etc. from 15o to Sc & yard.
 Gents Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers. from 50c to 29c each.
 Mems Outing Cloth Shirts. made with A yoke. pretty patterns and full ss inches long. from 50c to 25c each.
 All Linen DamAsk Fringed Towels. from 15c to 7e each.
 Ladies' all Wool Ribbed Hose. from ase to lSc pair.
 100 dozen Mems Silk and Satin Nsak- ties. from 25c to 17e each.
 Now remember, these quotations are only samples. Youn learn more In Ave minutes talk at the store than c whole paperful of figures could tell you. We are dslighting the crowds and demonstrating our leadership in bargain giving.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
DoInEs orA Day In NauEatuoE and Union
 UItT.

Doings of . Day In NauEatuck and Union
 CitV.
 NAUGATUcK, Jan I2-The Naugatuck Economic club has effected a permanent organization. Its purpose is to study ethi- cal, social and economic questions. It's officers are: RevT. W. Ellsworth, president Superintenpent T. F. Kane, vice presi- don't; II. A. Soper, secretary; F. K. Perry, treasurer. The membership fee is one dollar with monthly dues of 25 cents. Monday evenings is time of meeting at St Michael's chapel Subjects have been as signed by the committee to Rev Sherrod Soule, Dr Moore. $, D. Bingham. E. R. Clyma. E. P. Reynolds and F. K, Perry, one for each Monday up to February IS.
 The Main street theatre will open on Monday night with the Cunningham sisters, songs and dances; Andy Lewis, parodies; Charles H. Long, baritone solo ist; Maude Eliot, soubrette; Dan Reagan, banjoist. and Miss Park Gubbins Rs comedian.
 The town clock got mixed up with raiu and ice on Thursday evening stopping at $40. Yesterday morning it was set right At twelve o'clock it began to ring the hour and did not stop until it had struck the bell some seventy times. Some of our citizens imagined it was the new fire alarm system.
 Bsyne's Sixty-niuth Regiment band of New York City is to render the concert programme and dance music at K. of O., ball on January 30.
 Nelson Bondish. Ambrose Daily, Frank lin Packard and John Curry are a com mittee to invite all Keely graduates with their wives to meet at court room next Monday evening to form Keely League and Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs Newcombe will address the meeting
 Heat has been circulated in our lookup for the past few days, so that the floor and side walls begin to dry out The DEMOCRAT denies the right of chief of police or any other officer to arrest party on trival charge against a borough ordinance and hold him eight or more hours in a damp unhealthy cell for examination as was dona vaafar6ay
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
FlREMEN's ANNUAL.
A BrllrlanslAsssmblaxelln .theEOI.v Hai aEMEuln Last Night. aMWHHw

SEx1EsIZ Last Night. @ EN8
 The twenty-third annual promenade concert and ball of the Waterbury fire de- partment which was given in City hall last night was attended by one of the largest gatherings that has ever been seen in the building. At 7:30 o'clock every. seat in the hall was occupied and the management found it necessary to carry seats into the dancing circle to accommo- date people during the concert. The hall was handsomely decorated. During the concert the applause was not so marked as it usually is on such occasions and only on one occasion was the approval so noticeable that the leader considered it an ovation and the number was repeated. At 9:3O the prompter announced the opening of the dance programme. Chief Engineer Snapg and wife immediately took up A position in front of the foetlights and were treated to an ovation by the audi ence. About fifty couples followed Chief Snaeg and wife in the march. Twenty numbers were danced by as merry @ party as ever met in City hall. The occasion has passed into history as one of the most successful entertainments of the Water bury fire department. The management was good and the different committees acted out their parts in most satisfactory manner. There was qu1te ripple or ex- citement when Judge E. 0. Lewis walked across the ball room accompanied by Miss Minnie Hollmann and took his place among the dancers for the money musk. Men and women stood upon seats and watched his every movement, but the genial judge left no room for criticism md went through the dance with the ease and grace of school boy. At another end of the hall Contractor Patrick Thompson was the whole object of attention as he skipped and skylarked among the fair dancers.
 When the dance was over the honors were about even between the judge and the con- tractor. Prof Pole called the numbers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
"LOVE'S VICTORY"
Cast of Charac CTS For the Acm~'s Al
 nual Enterta nment.

Cast of Chsrac CTS For the Acm-'s An
 nual E0terts nment.
 "CloudG, or Loves Victory" an original comedy in four acts. by Fred Marsden, author of Joe Murphy's popular plays Kerry Cow" and ''Shaun Rhue," will be produced by the :.,,Acme Dramatic club. under the management of P. $. Bergin. J, L. Killelea and T. NJ. Freney at Jauques opera house on Tuesday evening, Febru- ary 26. The play will be from the authors by permission of Mrs Marsden The cast of characters is as follows: Hon Walter Randall; Dennis J. Slaven. Ralph Randall, Dr J. D. Freney; William Wimberly. Frank P. Becton; Fred Toun. Dennis J. Tucker: Dr Edward Lane. E. D. Lewis; MT Albery Sedley, W. J. Hughes; MT Billy Buddles, Peter Fox; Stella Gordan, Miss Nellie Donahue; Cora Adair. Miss Mary Mccormack; Ella Randall. Miss Josephine Nj. Egan; Matilda Prim, Miss Nellie V. Culhane; Mrs Marvernon. Miss Mary Delaney; Martha, Miss Lizzie O'Rourke. Rehears- als are now being held and it promises to be the Acme's most successful venture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
AM USEM ENTS.
"A FrAu's; FrolIc."

"A EFAusi FrOItc."
 "A Frau's Frolic" is the name of a new operatic comedy that the public is laugh ing itself hoarse over. It is presented by dainty Fanny Rice, who as everybody knows is pretty, vivacious and full of chic, and supported by e strong company. Aside from the music, much of which is of comical character, the whole thing is made up of 8 series of amusing and em- barrassing. but never immodest situations, which provokes peals of laughter from the audience. At the opera house next Tues day evening.
 "rhe RIslsE GenerAtIon."
 Comedian Billy" Barry has many new novelties to offer in the production of his new play, "Ths Rising Generation, p which is easily the best Irish comedy ever seen on an American stage. At the Jacques Wednesday evening.
 "OIIver Twist"
 Dickens ''Oliver Twist was staged last night at the Jacques by as capable a com- pany of artists as local theatre goers have listened too for some time. Fagin, the Jew, was admirably portrayed by Frank Keenan. Bill Sikes with his cruel face and wicKed disposition received good care in the hands of Charles Barron. A. O. Deltwsjin as Mir Brownlow was very good and Mss Katharine Dooling as 0llver Twist was favorite. Perhaps the honors of the evening belong in great measure to Miss Elita Proctor Otis. who played the part of Nancy. It was . clever and artistic portrayal of the character and received much applause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Thomas r. Casey | Go, 206 Baldwin street. have something of interest on the important subject of physicians prsscript- ions.
 Articles saved from the fire are being sold below cost at KAmAk's ninsty-nins cent store.
 Special Saturday night bargains are offered by the Miller & Peck Go.
 Huyler's candy and other nice things at low prices, at Reid &'Hughes' tonight.
 Continuation of Curran's annual sale and other special bargains after o'clock this evening.
 The first anniversAry of the Waterbury Independent German Rifle company will be observed in ConeOrdiA hall next Thurs. day evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
AS YOU LIKE IF.
stray Leaves From a Reporters Not
 Book,

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 stray Leaves From . Reporters Note
 Book.
 IT was in a barber shop in town not many days ago. The tonsorial artist was convsrsing with one of his best customers. Tke subject was the stringency of the times, and the conversation drifted to the specific case of a liquor firm which was said to be in embarrassed circumstances. The barber had great respect for his cus- toner. who is a pay-as-you-go sort of fel- low, and wishing to convey some idea of that marked respect remarked, Well, if Mir Set-em-up had had many customers like you he wouldn't fail." This remark would have gone all right if the failure was in any other business. It would mean only that the firm would make prompt collections and be prosperous. But under the circumstances it was de- cidedly ambiguous. Did it mean that the customer was hypocrite, that while pro- fessing temperance sentiments. he bought and drank large quantities of whiskey The customer was evidently puzzled. He wasn't certain whether he had been com plimented or insulted, and he left the tonsorial parlors in a brown study which seemed to grow browner all the time And the proprietor of that tonsorisl lair is wondering whether that best customer will come to his shop next time for A hair cut aud shampoo or whether he will come es- corting the sheriff to serve a writ for de- famatory words spoken.
 HONESTY is the best policy, according to | the 'copy" books at school, but O South Main street fruit vendsr doesn't quite see where it comes in. The other afternoon he noticed a woman drop her pocketbook on the sidewalk. Leaving his stand he picked up the purse and ran after the owner, who was apparently unconscious of her loss. He was receiving most profuse thanks from the owner when a bad boy. who saw that the stand was deserted, seized two big oranges and ran for all he was worth. If that fruit dealer turns pessimist he can hardly be blamed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
INVESTIGATE. Kelly Says

let us have an investigation nf the fire de- partment and place the blame where it be- ionps. There is no doubt from what 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 herce) that are connected with buildings up to Abbott avenue and with all the buildings facing on North Main street from Dexter to new Odd Fellows hall. showed a state of affairs that seems to me ought to be in- vestigated by the common council. Noth- ln0 saved thoss buildings but the snowfall of that day. Will the honorable board of common council appoint a 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 ont the reason of their recent secret pro- ceedinQs in regard to the disastrous fire.
 If you find that the volunteer depart ment is to blame. let us have paid oas at once. If not to blame. 'go up higher"
 If you find the officials were to blame, let us know it. If not, ''go up higher"
 Call in the commissioners and find cut if they have furnished the present depart ment with necessary facilities for pro- tectlon against fire and means of waking the fremen at night which is one of the troubles.
 After such investigation the city govarn- ment will then be able to vote intslh- 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 been the destruction of 1,<00 barrels of old wheat flour. that makes whitsr brsaA. lighter bread and the bread will ksep moist longer than that made from new.
 Strictly fresh. eggs s5 esnts . aezen.
 Granulated sugar $A.l2.
 Salted almonds 60 eentz . pound.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
Keeping the Feet Small.

This is difficult. The first sign one has passed youth is the tendency to wear a larger pair of shoes. and this is neces- sary. The feet spread and really grow. To remedy this wear shoes as long as can be managed. but not as wide as seem necessary. Never wear old slippers around the house. unless they are snug in tho width, and be careful of corns. These are never necessary while the chiropodist exists
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
CAruHa Cnpturad,

Carusa, the New Haven murderer, was captured late last night. After the mur- der he went to Johnson's farm. two miles this side of BraAford. A young Italian from the farm came into the city yester- day and gave information to Patrolman McKeon and Sergeant Dunn. Dunn de- tailed Patrolman McKeon, Cooney and Fry, who started at II 30 o'clock last night and returned at 2:50 o'clock this morning with their man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
MT PIrott Is Indignant

WASHINGTON. Jan 12.-A dispatch from this city, published in the Hartford Cour- ant to-day, stated that friends of Congress- man Pigott had demanded and received $50 from Richard How'd. postmaster at Stony Greek. and that after they had ''worked" How'd for all they could, he was removed and another man appointed postmaster. Congressman Pigott is indignant and pro- nounces the story false. He has laid the matter before Postmaster General Bissell and demands an investigation, which will be made. Congressman Pigott proposes to fight the matter to the end and promises to make it interesting for some one,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
A yeRetable SouD.

Scrape clean and chop 8 carrots and 8 turnips and onions. and fry the whole in little butter and 0 scant tea spoonful of sugar. When they turn a light yellow, add 3 heads of celery cut in pieces; stir and fry the whole six minutes. Then add a clove of garlic, salt. pepper, cloves, 3 sprigs of parsley and little nutmeg grated. Cover with 8 quarts of water. Simmer slowly about three hours. Skim of the scum careful ly, strain and serve
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
One Miner Rescued.

PoTTsvILLE. Pa. Jan. 12.-The two miners-Charles Dietzel and August Brenner-who spent 40 hours in a breast in the Richardson colliery have been taken out. the former alive Brenner had evi. dently been crushed to death by the fall of coal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
KAYAKS Famous Boston 99c Store, "A SOUTH MAIN STREET. ~Look for the Red Fire Sale
 sign.
pr Richards,

OFFICE 1e7 BANK STREET. WArxRstRH. Or.
 Dr R has been in the active practice of medicine 30 years, and has met with great success in curing all kinds of chronic dis sAsas. Dr R remedies are purely vegetable and compounded .unasr his own suPsrvis ien.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12

And the public are taking advantage of the
 wonderful values that we are offering.
 Note the bargains on the entire stock
 slightly damaged by water. Shelf oil cloth, fire sale price Go yd. Crystal glass tumblers. fire sale price Sc
 each.
 Large size wash tubs. fire sale price 47c
 each.
 Best make clothes wringers. fire sale price
 $1.S3 each Very best scrub brushes. fire sale price Sc
 each.
 Lamp Chimnsys. all sizes. fire sale price
 So each. Ladiss' standard work baskets, fire sale
 price S5o. Childrsn's bath tubs. fire sale price s5c.
 S1.lS and S1.25. Best household ammonia. fire sale price Sc Beautiful hall lamps. fire sale price sSc each. Csffee canisters. large size. ire sale price Tc Note paper in boxes fire sale price Sc a box. Ash sieves. very large size. fire sale price 9c Bird cages nicely painted fire sale price ssc White cups sad saucers. fire sale price Sc Great reduction in high sleds. Decorated China oat Neal Dishes. fro sale price 90 each. Iroa- stone deep plates. fire sals price 7e each. Stamp plates Ire sale price se each. Best make wash boards. fire sale price Isc
 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
Murder and Suicide.

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-Louls Gress, Sc years old, a driver employed by storage company, shot and instantly killed hia wife Jennie, 20 years old, at their home in West Thirty second street. He then sent bullet into his own heart and fell dead beside his wife. Gress was jealous of his brother, a boarder in the family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
Alnsknn senl. Prncticallr E1tinnt.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-Governor Sneak ly of Alaska has declared to the house com mittee on territories that the seals are practically extinct and will be entirely ex- terminated within a short time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
rha Kaiser,s present tn Rismarok

BERLIN. Jan. l2.-Emperor William sent Prince Bismarck as Christmas pres ent a handsome glass goblet with broad gold rim
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
Before Inventory Sale

Of Mems and Young Mems Business and Dress Suits.
 We have taken the balance of suits at the following prices: 800, 1000. 1900, 1900 and 15.O0, and marked them down to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
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 .
Tonight S Specials After
 6 o'clock.

Huyler's Candy as usual.
 Chocolate Pralines, 17c a pound.
 Buttercups 12tc pound, formerly 24c. Blue Lilies and Patchouly Trlpe Extract 25c an ounce tonight, from SSc. Bring bottle.
 '.The Heavenly Twins" soc edition, only 10c tonight.
 Ladies Bisrritz Kid Gloves, all sizes and colors, 500 pair tonight
 Ladies' Black Fleece Lined Hose. 17c pair tonight. from 25c.
 Ladies' White Skirts. hamburg trimmed at 79c tonight, from SIC.
 Mems Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers, all sizes, 46c each tonight.
 Odd lot of Mems Socks tans, modes and black, with silk embroidery. regular 25c. 374c and 45c. all at 17c pair tonight. Astrakhan Cspes. 30 inches 'ong. $l0 95 tonight. from $17.75: and at S17.75 from S2S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
French Composer Dead.

PARIS. Jan. 1a.-Benjamin Goddard. the French composer, is dead. He was the au- thor of several operas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
Assemblyman Hoyt,s Wife Dead.

SARATOGA, Jan. 12.-Mrs Hoyt, wife of ex-Assemblyman Dewitt c. Hoyt, died Aere
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
WAITE'S WANpERlNGs.
Visits Debs In Jail and wnl Lecture ] Washington on ''Who Is Our Fat FrIend?

Visits Debs In Jail and VIII Lecture In
 Washington on ''who Is Our Fat FrIend?"
 CHICAGO, Jan. Ex-Governor Waite, who is on visit here, went this morning to Woodstock and saw Eugene " Debs, who Is confined in the jail at that place.
 He announced that after speaking in the large cities of the west he would go to New York and deliver a lecture there on Jan. 22. A few days later he will go to Washington. where he will lecture on "Who Is Our Fat Friendp' This lecture will be devoted to an exposition of Govern or Waite's views of the president of the United States. Speaking of this lecture, Governor Waite said:
 II do not intend to attack the personal ity of the executive. Of course Mir. Cleve land can no more help being fat than can help being thin. Besides there arc many other fat men in Washington. All I will do is to bring out the tyrannical acts of the president as look upon them"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
7.25 7.25 7.25

Some lines that have not moved at former prices, we have a full set of sizes-other lines the sizes are net so good; taken all together we have all sizes from 34 to 46.
 Included at this price are fine black Cheviots, Worsteds and Cassimeres, some frock suits,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
The Crystal Recovered.

NEW YORK. Jan. 12.-The schooner Crystal, owned by Hugh McRoberts of Tompkinsville N. Y. and which sailed from New London with a Connecticut deputy sheriff on board, was found aban doned at anchor in Gowanus crock. She was navigated to Staten Island by two men. who went aboard, got her under way and delivered her safely to her owner at his coal dock, T0mpkinsville
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
Mostly Sacks,

But all suits of this seasons make. We could get rid of them by selling them gradually, but prefer to close out as many suits as possible before stock taking time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12

Shall sell out the balance of Mems and Young Mems Over coats at prices unheard of; will tell about them later.