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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
RECEIVER IASKEDlFo FOR.
To Wind Up the Aluminium Brass and

To Wind Up the Aluminium Brass and
 BrRnze Company.
 A bill of complaint was filed in the United States circuit court of the district of Connecticut: yesterday by the Atlantic Trust company of New York against the Aluminium Brass & Brouze company of Bridgeport. The suit is brought to fore close first mortgage on the company's property and franchise given to secure an issue of $500, ,000 bonds in 1891. The com- plaint prays that the mortgage may be fore closed and that receiver be appointed for the Bridgeport company; also that the com- psny be restrained from interfering with or disposing of the mortgaged premises, prop erty and franchises or any part or parts thereof. Stearns $ Curtis of New York are attorneys for the complainant.
 The Aluminium Brass $ Bronze com- pany was established about six years ago with one of the finest rolling mills in the country. F. J. Kingsbury of this city was largely interested in it and was one of the officers of the concern. An enormous amount of capital was put into the com pany, which had a monopoly of the Cowles aluminium process. The possibility of the process were not so great as expected, the Pittsburg Reduction company's process became a warm competitor, its product be- ing handlad to a considerable extent by the Scoville company in this city, and one untoward event following another the big plant was practically closed a year or more ago. Its chef product was high grade of wire and it had contract for aluminium tornedoes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
REAL ESTATE DEALS

Summary of the Commercial Record
 For the Current Week.
 The summary of the weekly record for the current week is as follows:
 New Haven and West Haven B sales, Bridgeport Is, Hartford 2. Waterbury 9, Meriden 6, New Britain 6. Norwich 2. New London 2. Daabury 9. Norwalk 9
 Real estate mortgages-New Haven and West Haven SIP 420. Bridgeport $6l, ,615. Hartford $41 1885. Waterbury $5,725. Meriden $6. .250. New Britain $25, ,250, Norwich $15.O57. New London $7.100. Danbury $l .450, Norwalk $5.6S5.
 The total number of sales this week is 97, as compared with 11s for the preced- ing week. and 78 for the correspond ing week last year. The total of recorded mortgages is s1sl .SS7. against s4OO. 427 the preceding week and $233. 155 for the corresponding week of last year.
 For the corresponding week last year New Haven reported 12 sales, Bridgeport 10. Hartford 10, Waterbury 5, New Britain ?. Middletown o, Norwich 5. New London 3, Danbury 5. Nowalk 5. Ansonia 5, Shel- ton 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
CHANGE TO GET RICH.


 Rig Reward offered For the Arrest Of
 a Flrebug.
 The police have received circulars offer ing rewards for the arrest of a New York firebug and the discovery of missing St Louis boy, The fugitive criminals Joseph R. Harris and the circular about him offers a total reward of 2.500.
 The printed communication also con- tains picture of Harris and facsimile of his handwriting. The portrait represents him as fine looking man with full beard and ample forehead. Acting Captain Stephen O'Brien of the detective force, New York sent the circular. which reads as follows: tFifteen hundred dollars reward for arrest and delivery, and $I, ,000 additional reward for conviction, of Joseph R. Harris. Wanted for arson. Joseph R. Harris, perhaps travelling as Umritt or Winritt; lately engaged in the fur business in New York city; age about 3S years, height feet inches, stocky build, German, weight 150 to 160 pounds. medium dark complexion. dark brown hair and whiskers, moustache reddish brown. usually wears closely cropped beard, full round face, nose prominent, dresses well Probably accompanied by his wife. who is large and stout. has very dark hair. color less complexion. Jewish features, but claims to be Catholic.
 The following circular has been issued concerning the missing St Louis boy: Hive hundred dollars reward. Infor- nation wanted of George Susanks, 8 years old, about 4 feet high, stout build. full face. large features, dark or brown eyes. black curly hair. cut short. scar one and one-half inches long on back of right hand. When last seen he was dressed in blue striped cotton shirt waist. black jean knee | brooches, black stockings, buttoned shoes, and gray striped, narrow trimmed cloth hat.
 "He mysteriously disappeared from his home. 1.410 Dillon street, St Louis, last June IS, and has not been seen since. A reward of $500, which is still in the hands of the Globe Democrat, will be paid as follows: $100 for the recovery of the boys | body if dead, and the whole amount ($500) 1 if alive"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
C0NTRACT AWARDED,

w. M. Hurlburt VIII Build the New
 Court House For s54,995.--NIust Be
 Ready i'm Eight Months. G
 The court house committee held meet ing at 10 o'clock this morning and award ed the contract for the erection of the new building. F. B. Rice presided. and there were present Commissioners Durham, Lindley and Walker, Judge Cowell, Attor- neys O'Neill, Webster, Lowe. Russell and ArchItect Allen. Attorney Russell acted as. clerk pro tenn in the absence of Attorney Kellogg. ,.~.-.
 The following were the bids under the revised plans of the architect: John W. Gaffney < Go. $59. 800; Tracy Brothers. $58. .150; Chatfield & Chat6eld, $59, $50; W. M. HurIburt. $54, ,995.
 Certified checks had been sent to the clerk with each bid and Chairman Rice jokingly remarked that. the clerk must be at at Narragansett PisF on the strength of
 Attorney o'NeiIl Asked, d before awarding the contract. for the names of the sub contractors for mason work and plumbing that MT Hurlburt would employ. He said that if the sub-contractors were not known and not reliable, the committee could not hold Contractor Hurlburt.
 MT uurlburt said that he had not fully decided on the sub-contractors. He had bids in, but could not choose yet.
 Commissioner Walter moved that the contract be awarded to Contractor Hurl- burt for the sum named $54, ,995. Attorney O'Neill offered an amendment, that it be on condition that Hurlburt fusuish his list of sub-contracts.
 Contractor Hurlburt said he would be under the supervision of the architect and the work would be done to everyone's satis- faction. His reputation was at stake and he did not propose to do any ''skin" job. The amendment was lost and the motion carried.
 The committee then adjourned to the court house lot to determine on the posi- tion of the building. There are four large elm trees on the grounds, two | of which, on, the south part, will have to come down. Two more, which stand near Kendrick alley. were saved. The grade will be raised considerably and the building will stand on an eminence. It will rest ten or twelve feet from the south line and set back possibly thirty feet.
 Architect Allen will at once draw up the contract and send it to Attorney O'Nelll for examination. It will provide that the building be ready for occupancy in eight months. Whether or not penalty clause willbe inserted in the contract was not definitely determined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
chnpl.in of the Second.

The Meriden Journal says. concerning the appointment of Rev Asher Anderson as chaplain of the Second regiment:
 At the present time, as the records show, Captain BoweE's command leads the Sec ond regiment; the Secoud, as a whole. leads the state brigade; and, as appears by the latest war department reports at Washing ton, the Connecticut National Guards leads the militia of any state in the union. To be voluntarialy appointed. then. to the chaplaincy of tha Second regiment is an honor to be highly esteemed by any clergy man, The Second is said to be the oldest regimeptal organization in America.
 Colonel Burpee showed good will and good judgment in giving MeTlden 8 repre- sentative upon his staff It Is the first time, if we remember correctly, that the city has been remembered to this degree since back in early seventies when upon the late Col onel BGrio being elected to the colonelcy of this regiment. he appointed the late Dr Mansfield to be the reginental surgeon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
TIMELY TOPICS.

The Upson. Singleton & Go are getting reckless. They have some odd sizes of clothing that they are actually giving away. You are invited to call
 Selectnian Brooks has a desirable five room tenement for rent, $9
 Big bargains after 6 o'clock this evening at 0urrau's. Read the list of prices on nrst page.
 l.. E. Lewis eifeFs some bargains in fur; nituRe that are worth your careful asten- ton. What do you think of plush par Tor suit for $202,
 Five and ten room seneDsents for rent bE M. 4. Te&fus,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
A FIELD TELEPHONE.

The Naval Militia Has IntrOdUc d a
 New Thing i'm Target Practice.
 The members of the naval militia are making good marksmen. Of the seventy men in the first division forty have already qualified. Lawyer Edward G. Buckland, lieutenant. junior grade. has introduced a field telephone at the WestVille range, which is a departure in target practice. But this little device. which costs only $25, it is expected will save more than it's cost in ammunition.
 It is on the principle of the so-called notch telephone, and Mir Bucklsnd's ar engagement is portable. consisting of a reel of wire and two of these telephones.
 It was first used the other day. render ing communication easy between the marksnen and an instructor stationed be- hind the target This man can note the aim of the marksmen and correct any error in their sight, so that the man firing can readily adjust his sight to the target.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
PURELY PERSONAL.

Where Waterbury People Are Going
 For the Summer.
 Mrs Emma Marchitto went to New Ha- ven to-day to spend months vacation Mrs Walter Giddard of Bridgeport has returned home after weeks sojourn with friends in this city.
 Mir and Mrs Thomas Coyle are visiting Edward O'Neil of Bridgeport.
 Miss Mamie Smith of Bridgeport is spending 8 few days with Miss Lucy B Burnes of 347 South Main street.
 Mrs Jennie Philips and Miss Norah Mansfield have gone to Indian Neck for two weeks.
 Miss Sarah Connolly of Wiusted is visit ing in Waterbury.
 Miss Margaret A. Murphy of New Brit ain is visiting friends in this city.
 Mrs M. F. Carmody and children are spending the summer at Milford,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
One Way of Getting a Builseye.


 A sporting gentleman, who had the reputation of being a very bad shot, in- vited some Of his friends to dine with him.
 Before dinner he showed them 8 tar get painted on barn door, with bull let right in the bullseye.
 This he claimed to have shot at 1, 1000 yards distance. As nobody believed him he offered to bet the price of an oyster supper on it. On one of his guests accepting the wager he produced two witnesses whose ve- racity could not be doubted to prove his assertion.
 Since they both stated that he had done what he claimed he won his bet. During dinner the loser of the wager inquired how the host had managed to fire such an excellent shot.
 The host answered.:
 "Well, I shot the bullet at the door at distance of 1,0J0 yards, and then I painted the target round it. ."-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
CAUGHT HIS MAN.

Sheriff RIgney Locates Joseph Wells
 i'm POuEhkeepsie and He Is Ar
 rested.
 When Joseph Wells absented bimself from Waterbury several days ago because young Annie O'Connell wanted him to save her honor, he did not think that Sheriff Rigney, who had papers for his arrest. could ever find him. The little sheriff, however. kept on his trail and finally located him in Poughkeepsie, N Y. Yesterday Sheriff Rigney sent his brother in-law, Special Officer Joseph Roberts, to telegram came to the sheriff:
 II got my man. Will be home at s O clock tonight"
 He will be met at the depot by Sheriff Rigney and Attorney Carmody. who will endeavor to convince Wells that he should do the proper thing by the young woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
ART WARD AGAIN.

He Sues the City For Five Thousand
 Dollars For Alleged Damages.
 This afternoon Sheriff Rigney served papers on City Clerk Grady in a suit for $5,0OO. The papers were drawn by H. c. Baldwin in the interest of c. Art Ward, who claims this amount for damages done to his property at Mountaindale. Ward says that the employees of the city trampled down the grass. broke the fences and de- moFalized things generally.
 The allegations afe that when the sewer pipe line was being laid, the grounds of Ward in Waterbury and Thomaston were trsRpassed on by city em- ployes and damaged to the extent sued for. The case is retnrnable before the superior court in New Haven the first Tuesday in September.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
Undue Exertion.

Ragged Haggard-Blame it all, Wab- bly! Dere ain't no rest for de weary nowhere any more.
 Wabbly Walker-Wat's de matter now, podner?
 Ragged Haggard-W'y, went to sleep settin on de fence, and de tor rail broke, and, darn it, was obliged to fall to de ground.-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
Special Trousers I Sale.
SIicino Off the Profits, This Is the Way We
 60 About 1t.

100 pairs of Black Clay Pants, good value at $500, down they go to $l.75, sizes 32 to 42.
 About 50 pairs of light col ored worsted pants, value $3.5O to $500, getting late for them, the price now $2.00. They had ought to go quick at that price.
 3 styles of dark cassimeres, about 100 pairs all told, sold freely at $3.5O, to hurry them out we make them $2.5O.
 Two lines of dark worsteds, been selling for $500, down they go to $3.75.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
.Ienersnn,a Tomh.

On the tomb of Jefferson, at Monti- cello, he is described as the author of the Declaration of Independence, the founder of religious freedom in Virginia and of the University f Virginia, but there is significant omission of the fact that he was twice president of the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
GREEDY THIEVES.

Not Satisfied With Beer They Stole
 Thomas Finne gnn's Watch.
 The thieves who visited the storehouse of il. Claussen x Son Wednesday night, as reported exclusively in the DEMOCRAT, made bigger haul thar Twas at first SUD- posed. It was at first thought that nothing but beer was stolen. little closer inves- tigation, however, showed hat a watch be- longing to Thomas Finnegan, manager of the house was taken. It was valued at $35 There is no,ciue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
MINERS WON.
An Increase In Wages Secured For Hun
 dred Thousand Workmen.

An INcrease In Wages Secured For a Hun-
 dred Thousand Workmen.
 PITTsBURG, Aug. 3.-The biggest vic- tory ever made by organized labor has been won here by the miners. Almost ev- cry demand has been granted, and the op- orators gave n written guarantee for their fulfillment of the contract. The papers were signed last night which increase the wages of 100, 900 miners in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
 The terms are that the present rate of wages shall continue in force untN Oct. 1, when every operator in the Pittsburg dis trict will pay the 69 cent rate, with diff ferential of cents in favor of operators who do not h"Se company stores.
 The agrcem 4lt further provides for an- other advance on Jan. 1. It is understood that the rate will then be made 73 cents W. P. Dearmitt has been brought over and will pay the 64 cent ratc as he does not have company stores.
 The effect of this settlement is to ad- vance the mining rate ill Ohio and Indi- ana from 5l cents to 60 cents. It also holds up the rate in Illinois and brings the strike there to an end. It also changes the end of the scale year from April 30 to Jan. 1.
 This is the first time a differential has ever been granted against company stores, and it is expected it will result in having all of them abolished. An evidence of this came when W. P. Rcnd of Chicago of fered to abolish his company store at Rei- sig, Pa, and agreed to loan the miners money enough to operate it on a co-opera- tive basis.
 As another result of the compromise the operators propose to form new associa- tion on different lines from the old one, and every operator in the district will be included in its membership. Practically all the credit for the victory is being given to the secretary treasurer, Pat Mcbride, who mapped out the entire campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
AS YOU LIKE IT

Stray Leaves From a Reporters Note
 Book.
 The catholic Women's association will hold an interesting monthly meeting on next Monday evening. Important changes in classes, etc, have been made by the off = cers and these with other announcements for the coming year will be made at this meeting. Members are requested to st- tend.
 IN 8 pamphlet issued by the highway commissioners 1t is stated that no town can receive any money until after December 15. from either the state or county. The commissioners say that they hope to obtain road rollers for the work, either from the manufacturers or to be borrowed from neighboring states. The work must all be done by contract, thus avoiding the per- nicious system that has so long prevailed in many of the towns in the state. re
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 THE trouble caused by the publication of an utteranc made by Elder North in Meriden, which he lid not intend for the pre- ss, brings to micd joke turned upon a local newspaper III .n some time ago. He had reported a story. innocent in charac- ter. told by a certain Waterbury man about An acquaintance showed the gentleman the piece in the paper himself and he could hardly believe his eyes. Didn't you know that was a re- porter you were talking to when you told the story ?" inquired his friend. The victim of newspaper noteriety looked at him for an instant and replied: You don't mean 1t! I swan. took him for an honest man
 A GENTLEMAN at present in Waterbury who was at one time an officer in the English army, told an interesting story of himself yesterday. As is well known, the English soldiers are proverbial "mashers.g3 2 The officer once attended a reception and during the evening made no less than four engagements, with as many different fe- males, to meet him at specified place on the following evening. The officer. who IS a fine looking man, looked unusually stun ming in his regimentals, and this DO doubt caused the ladies to snxiously look fof- ward to the following night. When the | time arrived the four were on hand and all | agred that it was a singular coincidence that they should be on the same mission. | little thinking. however. that it was the | same person for whom they were waiting Time dragged along slowly and unessiness soon began to take the place of mirth and good nature. The climax. was reached when the officer walked past the quartette with a fifth female reclining gracefully | on his arm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
WARNING TO uNDERTAKERs

Must Secure Burial Permits Before
 Burylng the Dead:
 County Health OfiCet Hoadley has dis covered that four undeEtakers have buried bodies before taking out burial permit. They buried the remains and then secured a permit. This is violation of the law, and Mir Hoadley has written the four of- lending undertakers, regarding the cases. He will not prosecute them, but has warned them that any further violation will bs fellowad bg pfosasaeteF.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
The St Louis Arrives,

NEW YORK. August 8 The American line steamer St Louis passed Sandy Hook bar at 2:50 o'clock this morning and in- ished a good third in the ocean race with the United States warship Columbia and the passenger steamship Augusta Victoria She did not make a record but her officers are very we'll satisfied with the run. She travelled total distance of 3.046 knots. Her time for the passage was days, r hours and minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
THE WORLD OF SPORT.

Charley Byrne says fatly that he will not consent to Pfeffer playing with New York this season. He says he has no per sonal feeling against Pfeffer, but the play CT was ordered to remain with Louisville this season in addition to paying fine of $500, and the sentence must be complied with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
sI5 % Fire at Pitts1leld.

PITTsF1ELD, Mass. Aug 3.-The Renwick building, situated on the corner of Broad and South streets. was totally stroyed by fire early this morning The building had been but recently purchased by Joseph Purchase, and were valued at about $15 ,- O0O. Tbe fire was discovered about one o'clock, and at thst time had gained con- siderable headway. The origin is un-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
Samples of Above in
 North Window.

Some good trades in light weight Pants for tall men, 34 to 36 inch leg. Prices from $2.00 to $500.
 The big men, 42 waist and above, we take good care of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
Jumpedto Her Death.

NEW LONDON, Aug Mrs Maria Lewis. an aged inmate of the almshouse, jumped from a third story window yesterday and was probably fatally injured. She struck on a concrete walk. One ankle was smashed and she was injured internally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
uurnns naopeS 70 I'rove an Alfbi.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. S.-It is said that the counsel for Durant, who is charged with the Emanuel church murders, will attempt to prove an alibi by the testimony
 of members of his family and his friends,
 but it has not been determined as yet
 whether to put the defendant on the stand
 s,y, T&rk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03

The Copper Questi m at Norwich.
 NORWICH. August 2-J. W. Newton X Co.'S grocery store was visited by burglars last night. Over Ave thousand pennies and some valuable bonds were taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
sArfIrn at.a nnarrx.

EAST Love MEADOW, Mass, Aug. B.
 About 250 quarrymen went out on strike
 here. All work at the quarries Is now at l A gtaudstill "A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
Dwelling House Burnea.

JEwktA CITY, August 3 The residence of Joseph Roode was destrayed by fire last night. s barn wAs also. burned. Eoss q, 900; takaaIiy insured. '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
Cnrna,l 1,rn,u K1o,n..

arrived to-day on the United States liner
 St Louis. They will go to Ithaca tonight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
Prlnco P,rnatelli a Suicide.

LONDON, Aug. S.-A dispatch from Ma ples says that Prince Pignatelh has com mitted suicide by shooting himself with a revolver
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
Catholic Summer School.

J PkATTsBURG, N. F., Aug. 8..--Dr. J. A. Ehhn concluded his course of lectures hs- fore che summer school
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-03
The Miller < Peck Go,
Unloading Sale.

We find something every day in sum- mer goods that must go faster. Less price will make it more.
 At49c-1O dozen Ladies' Skirts made of fast black satteen two ruffies. were 75c. At 49S-10 ladies' black figured India silk Skirts value ' 50
 At 2,9S -25 ladies' black mohair Skirts value 50.
 At 49c-5 dozen ladies' cambric Wrap pers lace trimmed, value 75c.
 At 1.9S-20 misses Reefers, value 500. At 49o-50 ladies' white Lawn Waists trimmed, were 75c.
 At 38c-Ons case Dress Ginghams in darks, plaids and stripes, from Sc. At 4$c-Best indigo blue Prints from Sc. At 49c-Lsrge size crochet Quilts from 75c.
 At 6? Extra large crochet Quilts from S9c
 At Sc ite Check Nainsook Cambrics from 8
 At 124c-Heavy wool Shaker Flannel from 200.
 At skc-Extra large bleached Huck fringed Towels from 12Ic.
 At 39c-Fine bleached linen Table Dam- ask from 500.
 At 9Sc-1GO extra large and heavy all linen bleached Napkins from 1.25.
 Mems Furnishings.
 At 29c-251 dozen more of those woven cneviot shirts. Most of them have the patent extension collar band, value soc.
 Boys Pa atea Wash Suits. Sailor blouse and knee pants at about half price.
 At 49c-For the S9c kind.
 Al 5Qc-FOr fha 00 kind