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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
Jack the Peeu.r at Portland.

MIDDLErowN. July 17.-Portland has A Jack. the Peeper." who is making life miserable for the residents of the upper portion of the town. The man appears after dark and is seen peeping iu win. dows. He has made himself particularly obnoxious of late, and the citizens are talking of taking steps to abate the nui- sance. The offender is known and will be arrested unless the peeping stops.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
The Texas Freshet.

FL PAso, Tex, July 17.-1w i've square miles in East El Paso arc under water, causing $l5, GOO damages. Traffic over the southern Pacific has been entirely blocked for 24 hours. Evergreen cemetery is en- tircly under the flood, which was tho big gcst ever known here. The freshet, how ever, which was caused by heavy rains in New Mexico, is now rcccding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
GIRLS TERRIBLE DEATH.

Instmatly Killed by Coming I'm Con
 tact With ana Electric Wire.
 NoEwAIK, July 17.-Katie Valentine, aged IT. daughter of Charles A. Valentine, was instantly killel by coming in contact with an electric wire this noon. She was employed in the corset factory of Ross X Goldsmith, and while going home took short cut through vacant lot. While passing through some bushes her head struck against wire used by local gas company. She fell upon an electric light wire completing a circuit and two thousand volts passed through her body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
Postmaster at Oxford.

WAsHINGToN. July 17.-C. H. Butler was to-day appointed postmaster at OK ford New Haven county, Connecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
Skeptical.

After all,' said the cornfield phi losopher, "you can't blame the people for not taking any stock in Noah's pro spectus. No doubt they had read menag- erie advertisements before.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
The English Elections.

LONDON. July 1.-The returns from Il e general elections up to o'clock this after noon were as follows: Liberals 50, Me Carthyities 20, Parnellities 6, labor l, ur- iisonts 33, Conservatives POS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire hereby to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neiRhbors for their kindness, sympathy and flowers in our late bereavement. IE.R KERsTKN and FAMILY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
d@aaxIn@6
 
The Break Has Come

In the prices of Ladies' Shirt Waists. Not because the stock and assortment runs low, or because the season is over, but be- cause we have resolved to give you the benefit of reduced prices while it will do you some good. We can afford it, be- cause our sales have been enormous, and we have been making a fair profit hitherto. First on the list comes:
 Five dozen Laundered Shirt Waists that were soc each, now 17c. Would cost about that much to launder. Observe the lot is small and first corners will get them.
 Is dozen Ladies' Laundered Waists. sizes 32 to 40. all good styles, now S7c, from soc.
 About five dozen LAundered Waists that have been sold at 65c and 75c, now soc each.
 The reductions in the better grades are as follows: % quality, now 75c; the 1.25, now co. and the 50 and 1.75 qualities, now I,25.
 It is certainly an advantage to get these new, stylish goods so early in the season at such little prices.
 Note. The Shirt Waist department is in the basement room.
 ~eSN Agents for the Staten Island Dye ing Establishment. Also the Standard Patterns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17

Jones, Morgan & Go, CLoTHIERsssAND FURNIsHERs.
 p6 and 9s Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
BASE BALL.
NATION LEAGUE GAMES
EASTERN LEAGUE GAME

At Syracuse-Rochcstcr, :; Syracuse, ?,
 At Scranton-Scranton 6; Providence, 2.
 At ilkesharre-Wilkesbarre ?; Spring field &
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
CLOTIIING.

Good assortment of blue and black serge suits. Moth ing pleasenter to wear. Prices $7.5O, $1O and $l5. These suits cut in regulars, longs and shorts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

Mr.. FRANKIE and a number of other
stockholders of the Arrow Steamship
Company, which has built the Howard
Cassard, visited this city yesterday
and investigated the vessel. The ex-
animation was reported to be entirely
satisfactory, and the steamer is now said
to be almost ready for her speed test,
which will, accordingly, be made in q
few weeks.
The session of the District Lodge of
Good Templars, comprising the lodges
of the counties of Fairfax, Alexandria
and Prince William and the city of
Alexandria, convened at Vienna on
Tuesday and was largely attended,
The report of the district chief templar
gave very encouraging statements of
the condition of the order in the district
and an increase in membership of 159
since last session.
At Jackson City yesterday an &C.
cident occurred in the fifth race, in
which Jockey Andrews had very mar
row escape. Just after passing the
quarter pole Adaxus, who was running
second, tumbled and fell and Andrews
was thrown violently, the horse pinning
him to the ground. Both horse and
rider seemed to be stunned by the fall,
but after the boy was extricated he
was found to be uninjured save q few
cuts about the face.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24
LOCAL BREVITIES.

In Baltimore yesterday new boilers
were placed in the tugs Templar and
Hanson Fl, Keys.
Mr.. John B. Faulkner, who, ii is said,
left this city a few days since to join the
navy, has returned.
The Friendship Drum Corps was
handsomely entertained last night by
MIR. G. A. Appich.
Attention is directed to the adver-
tisements OF auction sales of real estate
to take place in this city tomorrow.
The public schools had but one ses-
sion to-day so that the teachers and
pupils could witness the parade this
evening.
c. E. Churchman has sold to c. J. W.
Summers house and lot on the west
side of Alfred street, between Prince
and Duke for $1,000.
The newly repaired Relief truck ap-
peared in the parade this evening and
is now very handsome piece of fire
apparatus and looks like new.
The steamer Belle Haven was with
drawn from the ferry line last night for
repairs. The Wakefield will take her
place until such repairs are made.
The County Supervisors met to-day,
but postponed awarding contract for
road work until the next meeting on
account of some informality in the bids.
The Royal street Chinese laundry
men last night celebrated the election
of Mayor Beckham and Alderman Bal.
lenger by the explosion of quantity OF
fire crackers.
If the bloom of locust trees is indica-
live ola good corn crop, as is contend
ed by many farmers, they ought to
have a fine yield of this cereal next
fall, as the trees are heavily loaded
with white blossoms.
Judge Norton to-day granted char
ter to the American Building and Loan
Association with capital of $4,000
The lncorporators are Westinghouse,
with J. S. Rleimer as president. Capt.
II. +. Knox Is agent in this city.
Mr.. M. Schiller will have large
supply OF Haymarket, Va, spring lamb
IN market tomorrow, also fine beef,
veal, mutton, &C., and at his upper
King street market there will be an
abundance of early vegetables sprir g
chickens and delicacies of the season.
TIE Morton Cadets and the Fencibles
passed through this city last night on
their return from Memphis to Wash
ineton. Upon their arrival in the latter
city they were met by an immense con-
course of people and escorted to their
armories by the local military COM
panies.
An attempt was made to wreck the
south bound Richmond train which left
Washington at an early hour this
morning by placing some cross ties On
the track near Four-mile run. The en-
CINE struck the ties and Knocked them
from the track without sustaining any
damage.
An attempt was made to break into
and rob the freight house at the Wash
ington Southern Railway depot in this
city about two o'clock this morning.
Captain Webster, of the police force,
made careful examination of the
premises, but failed to find the would
be burglars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Stephen Woolls, Of
Richmond, is on visit to this city, his
old home.
Mr.. T. II. MCGOWAN and Miss Mar
garet Dougherty were married last
night at st. Mary'a Church, Rev. b. j
Rev. P. J. HaIly, of Salem, Mass, is
the guest of Rev. II. J. Cutler, at S..
Mary's parsonage.
Miss Ashley Dempsey, who has been
visiting Mrs. George Payne, in Lynch
burg, returned home yesterday. :.
Miss Carrie Filzhugh, of Pulaski
county, is visiting Mrs. j. r. Cation.
Miss Mildred Lee was in the city to-
day the guest of Miss Kate Stuart,
This evening the members of Lee Camp
called at Miss Stuart's residence in
a body and paid their respects to Miss
Lee, the daughter of their dead com.
mander.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

Yesterdays ELECTION, aS most all
lay resulted in II tidalwave demo-
WI. .,ir victory, not a single candidate
o minated ~ The party last month, tu
n nY,D common phase, being left" This
= ',oteVortuy RON the fact that for
years ia no matter how success
s me democratic candidates for the
~ important offices, republican
rYn,cllmau or - has been elected. The
lection throu. hout was an exceeding
!, oniet Que. 10 casts of disorder hav-
inc i been reported. Ia fact strangers
IN this city yesterday would never
have known from their own observa-
ron that an election was in progress.
considerable interest was manifested
IN tbe Second ward in the election of an
Alderman TO fill the unexpired term of
Mr. Charles Goodrich. Messrs. The
Ophilus Ballenger aud Louis Kraft
were the contestants. The former was
elected by majority of II. 1t was
thought that the democratic candidates
for the Common Council in the Fourth
ward would have no walk-over, as two
white and one colored man were con-
testing the nominees of the party.
They, however, fell short of the mark,
the colored espiraut receiving but AZ
votes. Notwithstanding that quarter OF
.he city is the "black belt" of Alexan-
iria. There were 2,001 votes cast, but
80 more than in the primary election
\ which LII votes were polled.
About 100 colored people voted yester-
lay, which shows that quite a number
i white votes which were brought out
0 the primary election failed to "show
p.7 The following are the official
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

SERMON TO THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Old Dominion Commandery, Knights
Templar, last night attended Ascen-
sion Day services in St. Paul's Church
The commandery, forty-six strong, in
bright aud glittering uniforms, marched
from their asylum, on Cameron street,
to the church and made very credit
able appearance. Rev. P. P. Phillips,
pastor Of St. Paul's Church, delivered
an appropriate and interesting address
in which he told many things in CON
nection with Ascension Day and tie
part Masonry has and is playing in the
worlds history. He spoke in high
commendation of the craft, especially
of the Knights Templar, which enloin
practical Christianity upon all. The
services throughout were both interest
ing and instructive and the music was
exceptionally fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

CANTON FAIR.-Tbe usual large
crowd was in attendance at the Odd
Fellows fair last night. To night is ex-
pected to be the banner night, as among
the visitors expected are r. E Camp,
Confederate Veterans, Fire Depart
ment, Friendship Drum, Fife and Cor
net Corps, and Third Va. Regiment
Drum Corps. Music and dancing will
continued until late hour. The fair
will close tomorrow night, and will be
followed Monday night by the Pa ri
archs Militant ball, by Canton Alexan-
dria, No 2, |. o. o. f.
The following is the vote at the close
Of the fair last night:
Ladies Gold Watch-Miss Blanche Davis
5 Miss Irene Simpson 3; Miss Mamie Tai
bert l.
Diamond Ring-Miss Ada Renzette s. Miss
Laura Mullen 1
Gun-P. E. Cliff 81; W. M. Brssey II.
Pm. Uniform-J. T.. Watkins 30; A. J
Butcher 13; George W. Johnson ~.
Gold Headed Umbrella-Frank 81. Har-
per 2; G. s. Waring 8; E. Fl. Hammond Z
E. C. Meade Q.
I.O.O.F Encampment Pin-P. N. Brad
shaw II; George W. Bontz 41s; George
Finch 1.
PM. Pine. W. oMeara 2; W. NJ. Da-
Wis l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

STILL AFTER THE CoUNTY.-Detec
tives Weldon and Horne were sum-
moned before a committee of the
Wash ngton Board of Trade yesterday
and asked in regard to criminals and
gambling in Jackson City. The detec.
tives were told that Gov. O'Ferrall had
said that if the Washington authorities
would provide evidence against Jackson
City gamblers they would be prose-
cuted. The committee of the Board
of Trade desired to obtain the opinions
of the detectives in regard to work of
this kind. The detectives are reported
to have replied that while they had no
authority in Jackson City, they were
perfectly willing to turn over all of the
evidence that they had. They said
that they knew the names and address
es of many men who had been robbed
in Jackson City. 1t is reported also
that they charged that Harry Chandler,
keeper of saloon in Jackson City, was
wanted for irregularity in regard TO
his liquor license. After talking with
the detectives some time, the committee
said that further consultations with
Gov. O'Ferrall would be had before
active steps were taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

DAUGHTERS OF THE CO&FEpERACY.
A meeting of the Mary GUSTS Lee dl
vision of the Daughters of the Confed
eracy was held last night at 220 north
Washington street and many OF
the members were present and
much enthusiasm prevailed. After
the minutes were read the of
Ulcers now serving resigned, the
designations to take effect when
their successors were appointed and
the elections took place, resulting in
the appointment of Mrs. Philip T.
Yeatman as president, Miss Mary Lee
Lloyd as vice president, Mrs. Robert
Powell as secretary, Miss Rowland as
historian and Mrs. Howard as treas
urer. The members hope to do SOM
efficient work when they come together
after the warm season, and keep alive
the memory of some Of the noble dee!s
of the past, particularly of the heroic
wife of the great General Lee, whose
name the division bears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24


For THE COLONIAL BEACH ROUTE.
A handsome steamer was launched at
Baldwinsville, n. Y. Tuesday, and
christened Colonial. twill leave there
10 few days for Washington, where
it will so on the Colonial Beach route,
for which it was especially built. The
Colonial is 100 feet long and III feet
beam. Her average speed will be
about sixteen miles an hour. She will
be able to carry 500 passengers, and
will be one of the prettiest crafts on the
Potomac. The Colonial has no state
rooms, but saloon parlor, handsome
" furnished, exclusively for ladies.
There is no bar or dining room, but a
neat buffet, something after the pat
tern of the buffet in the Pullman cars,
from which lunch will be served en-
rnnta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

The RACES at st. Asaph to-day were
well attended and 10 books were open.
The races resulted as follows:
First race, /! mile-Minnie s. won;
Trixey Gardner second; Gov. Flfer
third. Time, .5lf.
Second race, fullongs-Tancred
won; Annie T. second; White Cockade
third. Time, LII.
Third race, ] milc-Hemet WOE;
Some More second; Fagot third. Time,
1 30l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


We have just placed on our counters the
goods purchased at the auction sale Of the
stock Of b. S. Jafray & Co. The long stand
ing Of this house as the finest importers in
the trade make their goods particularly de-
sirable. We bought only their best lots and
give only a slight idea in this notice. The
goods must be examined to be appreciated
lot fine 3yarc satin satin damask cloths 800 worth CO.
lot 4yard long satin damask cloths %orth 600
Few 81 yard sets with "a napkins mach at 80 not
much over half value
lot 2 yard long Turkey red cloths worth IS our price
lot yard long do. imported cloths worth IS our
price IS.
case fine crochet quilts, IS quality our price 75c
case very finest crochet quilts Marsees patterns regular
Is quality, price Is.
lot fine imported nainsooks regular sc quality price
cents,
lot finest Swiss muls regular soc goods our price 2c
lots imported check nainsooks, regular 12H and 15c
goods, our price and Sc.
Finer check nansooks, 25 80 and 371ac qualities,
prices TX, 1913 and 2oc
Fine Scotch ppets and imported Scotch novelties almost
half prices.
! lot fine dotted Swiss at Zoe, cheap at 35
Our lace purchase in actual value is about ST. 500 actual
yards 1905, embracing fine orchons antique Vaencences
sixteenth century Valenciences Maltese point despr point
d'Paris, a large range of orientals &c.
Fuller particulars in future advertisement.
Prices on all Laces than one-half the ORR
ginal price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

ST. MARY's CHuRoH.-The work of
remodeling St. Marry's church, it is
said, will be completed in two weeks
time. When finished it will be one of
the finest church edifces in the State.
The church, it is expected, will be &C.
cupied by the congregation Sunday,
June s. Bishop Van de Vyver will
oficiate at the high mass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

Police CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
siding.--The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
A man charged with keeping a VIC
ious dog was fined 81.
A one-legged man, q stranger, who
was disposed to have fits was sent back
to Washington where he came.
Night Report. Last night YVES clear
and cool. No prisoners nor dodgers
were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

S. E hewitt, SO; for Constable. Silas
Shepherd, S5; for Justices of the Peace /,
j. o. Kerby, SO, ]. Broders 81, T. F.
Chapman 6S, G. w. Roat, 81, z. Pull
man, 35; for Road Commissioners. F. p.
Reid, IS, ]. E. Merchant 70. R. r..
Shepherd SO, A. w. Harrison II, J. NJ
Gibbs, 10, S. Ell. Snowden IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24
"MONARCH" BICYCLES,

"MUNARUH' BICYCLES,
Absolute the Best. Four Models % to 26
lbs S85 and $780,
Every machine Is scientific production
from the finest materials obtainable. We
guarantee every part to be first elias, ard
strictly up to date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24

WEATHER PRoBABlLITIEs.-For this
.,,ioa fair today, followed by increasing
SIN Stiffness and showers; southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24
LOCAL MATTERS.

-, rises tomorrow at 4::45 and sets
-, High water SIS a. m. and
81 N N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v odVard & !L;egtth|iijp.
10th, llth and F Sts., N. W.
UMBRELLAS.

A handsome line of Black
and Colored Umbrellas at S.,
$3.50, and 81, with handles of
natural woods, decorated
Dresden, pearl, ivory, crystal,
opal, carnelian, and sterling
silver novelties.
Mems and Woman's Rain
Umbrellas, twilled gloria, 2o
and 2S-inch-$I.oo Each.
Mems store $3.50. ...................1007 F ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-24
TRAVELLING REQUISITES.

You'll perhaps never have an opportunity
to buy Travelling Goods for 50 little as now.
Recent purchases enable us to quote prices
that would not be possible if bought in smaller
quantities.
Canvas-covered Steamer Trunks, $3.50.
Women's Hat Trunks. Sizes 16 to %
inches, So to $3.50.
Heavy Leather Dress Suit Cases, So. 80.
Grain Leather Gladstone Bags, SO, $3.50,
1896 and 81. so.
Imitation Alligator Club Bags, Toe, Soc.
9oc, csc, S1.10, 81 25, S135 and s1.50.
Shawl Straps, 10c to SIPS.
Trunk Straps. 25c to Soc
Shoulder Straps, Zoe to SOC.
Tourists Caps, 25c.
Fourth floor. 10th st. building.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-14
LOCAL personal.

Miss Eva Lodge is visiting relatives at
Isle of Hope.
Mr.. w. L. Stothart of this city has gone
to Charleston on flying visit.
Miss Belle Pacetti is spending few
weeks with friends in Blackshear.
Master Joe ]. Carr is at Richland Fla,
on visit OF several weeks to relatives.
Capt J. r. f. Tattnall returned from
the north yesterday on the Chattahoochee.
Mr.. f. S. Lathrop was a passenger on
the Nacoochee, from New York last night.
Miss Kate Brantley, of Macon. is visit
ing Mrs. c. II. Medlock, No. 139 Duffy
street.
Miss Louise Waldhauer is the guest Of
Miss Dorothea Lea at Wide Water, on the
Potomac.
Mrs. o. S. Abrams and children are
spending several weeks with relatives in
Charleston.
Miss Maggie Conway left last Friday for
a visit of several weeks to friends in
Macon, Atlanta and Chattanooga.
Masters Isadore and Sol Wood accom-
panied by their sister, Miss Minnie Wood.
are visiting relatives in North Georgia.
Clerk ]. X. p. Carr and Sheriff John
T. Roman returned yesterday from Macon,
where they have been attending the con-
vention of clerks and sheriffs.
Mr.. w. G. Locke of Charleston win sing
the offertory solo at the Independent
Presbyterian church this morning. Mr..
Locke was the tenor soloist during the
last music festival and made many friends
here.
Col. B. H. Richardson of the Columbus
Enquirer-Sun, who has been spending a
week at Hotel Tybee. returned home last
night. Col Richardson has many friends
In this city, where he lived for thirteen or
fourteen years, during twelve of which he
was city editor of the Morning News. His
paper, the Enquirer-Sun, is one of the
ablest edited and most widely quoted news
papers in the south.
A birthday party was given at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Beale Friday night in
honor of their daughter, Miss Belle. Many
handsome presents were received. Those
present were: Misses Addie and Lottie
Cleveland, Miss Lillian Thorpe, Miss Bes-
sic HUNT, Miss Virgie Swing, Miss Ida
Gnann. Miss Josie Brady Misses Belle
and Lucy Beale, Mr. w. p. Beale, Mr.. w.
Gnann, Mr.. c. L. Beale, Mr. j. r. Hime.
Mr.. Frank Siles, Mr.. Glen Wilson, Mr.. Il.
/. Okarma and Mrs. l.. Cox.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-14
FLEECED BY A SHARPER.
a Countryman From Ware County
Loses His sachel and Money.

a Countryman From Ware County
Loses His sachel and Money.
A citizen Of waycress, who came TO
town a couple of days ago with two car
loads of watermelons for sale, returned
home yesterday morning in a very unhap
py frame of mind.
The Waycrossite sold his melons oil
right and then proceeded to see the sights.
Friday night he started down Liberty
street on. his way to the Plant depot to
take the train for home. He was carry
ing a small hand satchel and a large jag
When several blocks away from the
depot he was approached by negro man
who told him it was nearly train time and
volunteered to carry his sachel for him.
The melon man consented and the two
walked off together. At the first dark
corner the negro skipped off with the
Bachel which contained the money and
railroad ticket of the countryman, as well
as some clothing. He went on, however,
down to the depot, expecting to meet the
negro there with his sachel The thief
was cute. He rified the sachel of what
he wanted and then sent IL down to the
depot by boy who gave it to the owner.
The latter managed to find out after
awhile that he was minus both ticket and
money, and so he did not go home that
night Yesterday morning he managed
10 rake up enough money TO buy ticket
ard left for home, after reporting his loss
10 some acquaintances. 1t happened that
some of these had seen the negro when he
approached and offered to take the valise
and one of them knew him
Policeman Jernigan was informed of the
circumstances and made search for the
negro. He was seen by Mr. Henry Suffer,
who reported the matter to Policsm an
Hartford, who made the arrest. The negro
gave his name at the barracks as James
Williams. He acknowledged that he was
the party who accompanied the country
man to the depot, but denied the robbery.
A ticket to Waycross was found on his
person. however, which he could not ac-
count for, and which is evidently the one
stolen by him. The stranger had nearly
$50 in money when he started to the
depot