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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
CURTISs IS DEAD.
Man Whe Became Known Through
 Paving huCh on Note.

Ierryville, Jan 16.-George E. Cur tiss, who was lately brought into prom thence through his payment of inter, est on note held by the Connections Missionary society until it had exceed ed three times its face value, died at his home here to-day. Mir Curtiss was an old soldier and after the close of the civil war came to this section to settle He bought small farm and gave ill part payment his note for d few hun dred dollars. Since this time he had paid his interest annually until it greatly exceeded the principal. Some few months ago it was rumored that he was about to be dispossessed on ac- colnt of non-payment of interest The Connecticut Missionary society finally decided to let him remain in possession for the remainder of his life
 The old man was about 60 years of age and leaves a daughter, Mrs Hall, who resided with her father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
MAURICE r. HOLOHAN.

Maurice F. Holohan, who was presi- dent of the board of public improve ments under Mayor Van Wyck. died ut the New York hospital yesterday at 9:30 n. m. Death was due to cerebral hemOrrllage. MT IIolollan was strick- en at Thirty-fifth street and Broadway on January and removed to the hos pital. He had been practically uncou- scious ever since. It was said that hc lad suffered from two shocks of ua ralysis previously. His body was taken to his residence, 135 West Eighty-first street
 Mir Holohan was born in the City If Kilkenny. Ireland. about fifty-eight ,ears ago. and came to this country with his parents when ic was Il child. The family located in New York. hut had not been there ions when Mrs Holohan died. The subject of this sketch was an only child. and his father sent him to this city. where he remained with his uncle. the late Jo- scph Holohan of South Main street. for several years. He attended tho East Main street school and w;iS oiu- cated under the trItorayc If the Slater sisters. whom he often referred to in after life as the terrors of unruly youngsters. After going through the public schools of this city he returned to New York. and entered the Free academy. now the City college. in 1SG9. When not long out of college. h. became publisher rf the Nanga.uci. Valley Messenger of N arerbury. Conn. and later reporter for the WoTi.i. He ais an expert acsOun;ant and skill. eI hand at election iigsireS. II" t.EsL naturally to politics. and after q terHl as publisher of the Catl,"li'. RevI"w. went to the assembly from th'. oll twelfth district in 1Sss. pF,.sIsle'il Cleveland made him a spe,ial agent of the United State~ treasury. and iIl the city government he heii il.. offices of commissioner of a,-wuI,:S. si-Pus. commissioner of public works ansi president of the IOard of pul,li'- i'm provements He was hasicr .f Ih. TweEty-fourth district in the Shepard campaign After that he retired from active politics and becamc an agent for the American Book company He waves a widow three sons and four daughters. The funeral services will hc sn Tuesday IEornin- at iil- s.ETuTsh ef St John thr Evangelist Fifty -hrss sfrrrs and First svenue at 95-5s oelork. Pafrick HcIoi,an and his daughter. Mrs C. A- Jackson and Miss Elizabeth Holohan left today to sttend the fu- pefal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
TIMELY TOPICS

Jones. Morgan X Co are selling s shoe for Sl.9S.
 n. l.. Dickinson is talking about good horse feed 10 day. It will pay you to get it.
 The Langley Furniture Co is going to :.ive away S25 in prizes. and they are selling good furniture at low prices.
 Tine Spcaro Credit Co is selling the best clothing and all you need do is pay little at q time.
 The Public market will sell baron and sirloin steak at lower prices than ever Tuesday. Green stamps.
 Castles market is headquarters for th" best meat and double quantities of Hunt stamps this week.
 Dodge. the south Main street shoe, man. has an odd lot sale now in full blast I'hclau. thc tea man. has T wor.i tn ,ay about the whipping post and goo, and bad teas and cotfees. The Miller A Peck Co is selling mus. lin underwear at January clcarahcc sale prices. The Connecticut Boot and Shoe e, i> having T January clearance sale on shoes and rIibhers. irieve. Bisset & Holland sell Stand . ;;rt patterns. They only cost io cents. Did you guess on the R. <. R. <. con test: Frank E. O'Ncill has q lor of .no.l things to show you in the real estate fine. I'. II. Clarity is sure that the Stam, ford range will please you if you try it once. I-pham. the druggist. says Use syrup whit" pine for that cough.
 The Trott Baking Co i.as Vienna ''iea,' and Jap tarts. Tine Boston Furniture Co is showin sune new features in spring furnitur, ! iIst now. See the display. The Driggs X smith Co hayc bettri { ;.:iryains than ever in pianDs. Sem. =opd bargains in slightly u~esI inSiru Ient<
  ! iHg watch which notcTInpn .aI swear by. IL is the AmeTicus. I.pok | Ip. 2 Tire WosirIIff Grocery Co i> s..liin. : ...i.sliiha borax- Hou~ekeer-.rS lsttei I,.s.s it up as it is just what is wanted 1 Tine Curran Dry ''.,.-l> Co asks it' ,aSt.merS to keep an eye out foT ts' E Isss-ryw nights announcement
 Th. Reid S Hughes Dry ,i,ssI~ q, 5 has silk sale now on Note the IsIIct- cn carpets rugs and matting<- E The Great A. X T.. Tea Co gives lrii of stamps and the gsrpls =rr tIse ls~ ai the lowest pr5ccS- iI.Iczer. the Standard SIso- n..sIi quotes some low prices in his al io s:sv.
 Frank. the shoe man says when yol ! want rubbers sec him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
JOSEPH w. DELANEY.

Joseph William Delaney, aged tweu- fy-twO years, son of Mrs and the late William Delaney of IS Washington street. died yesterday morning. Re- sides his mother. he leaves two sisters, Mary and kittie. Mir Delaney was n member of Co c, C. \. G.. of Mulcahy council, K. of C., and of Court Vigi- lant F. of \. The funeral. which will he military one. will be held from his late home at S:30 o'clock to-mor- row morning. with a mass of requiem at o'clock at C'e church of St Fran cis Xavier. The intcrmcnt will be in Calvary cemetery. The members of Co q will leave the armory at $ o'clock and attend the funeral in q hody. giving the deceased, who was one of it's active members. full mili- tary honOrs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
EATEN BY cANNlBALS.
Bodies Of Five Nuns Make a Feast in
 South Sea Islands.

San Francisco. Jan 16.--The Rev NJ. l.. stimson, South Sea missionary, wh. arrived on the steamer Doric, brings the first details of the murder of five Catholic priests. and fine nuns of New Britain last October. After the mur- ders the savages ate the bodies of the victims within sight of the Germah governors residence.
 Mr Stimson is settled at Penapl. Car oilne Islands. and he got the details from the vice-governOr of New Brit> am. He said the nuns and priests were surrounded by q mob of natives whose fanaticism had been aroused. The priests fought for their lives. but all were soon killed. Then tue cannibals proceeded to hold feast on the bodies of the victims near the residence of Dr Hahl. the governor He has organized q punitive expedition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
President Ioubct-s Mother Dead

PARIS. Jan. i',.-Mme. Ioul'ei. mother of ihe president. lied at Mar same at : o'clock yesterday afternoon from congestion of the lungs. aged uin.,v-iwo. The presidents son Paul and other members of the family were nj her bedside when she expired Pres ;,Ieu; Iyoulr, had expected to leave last night fer Narsann,.. hut inc announce men; of the death of his mother came ,efore he was able to depart. Mme- IynuFer contributed much fo the presi- deit-s prestige. as she was type ef she simple country class
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
Hoy Shot While SkylarkinR.

TRENTON. x. J.. Jan. 16.-.Tohn Samsdell, aged fourteen years, lies at Mckinley hospital with pistol wound in his stomach. and his eighteen-y year old brother William has been locked up pending an investigation into the shooting It was reported that the boys had quarreled, but the elder boy says they were shooting at target and skylarling and that the shooting was an accident. The injured ooy is expected to get well.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
ST. AIMS CHURCH
 MAKES GOOD SHOWING

At the 1045 mass at St Ann's church. yesterday, the Rev Father Senesac made q report of the financial operations of St Ann's parish for the year 1904. X plain explanation was given of the receipts and the eN- penses.. This report is most satsfac- tory and the financial situation of the parish is very encouraging. Here will he found the report in round figures for the year 1904: In bank Dec 31, 1908 ......$l6,O0O.OO Receipts from all sources
 during the year 1904 .... 100000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Well Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Jcremlan t1tZputrlcK uleu yeStefuay morning at his home, 13 Wall street, after an illness of about two years. MT Fitzpatrick was born in Rallinaklli, Queens County. Ireland, and came to Waterbury over fifty years ago. and resided here ever since. He worked for years as q wire drawer at Holmes, Booth x Haydens and later conducted a grocery store on Union street. He was also associated as q partner ill the coal and wood business with the late Henry Moran of South Elm street. He was q democrat ill politics and un- til his health failed he took q keen in terest ill municipal affairs. He was q member of the common council. d special policeman and filled the posi- tion of truant officer for seventeen years In all these places he proved himself honest, competent and courtc- ous, winning the respect of all who knew him and holding it to the end. Probably no man in Waterbury had d wider acquaintance than MT Fitz- patrick His work brought him into personal contact with all classes of citizens. This was especially so during his long service as truant officer. which for time included making inquiries relative to free school supplies. He heard and saw a great deaf in his rounds, but he had a very happy knack of keeping such things where they be- longed and in giving his reports all ways made it q point to be scrupulous- ly cautious not to wound anybody $ feelings.
 Years ago Mir Fitzpatrick married Miss Katherine Fitzpatrick. sister of Mrs John O'Neill. who, with the fol- lowing children survive him: Edward M. Fitzpatrick of Harrison. x. J.. Miss Agnes C. Fitzpatrick, supervisor of primary teachers in the public schools of this city. Miss Mary F. Fitzpatrick and Joseph F., druggists, James w.. local manager of the Jacques and Poli theaters of this city. and the Rev Fran cls l.. Fitzpatrick of Windsor Locks, and Mrs J. NJ. Bennett of Providence, R. l.: also aOne brother James Eitz- patrick of Sarotoga Springs, \. Y.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church.
 The remains of Mrs Robert Smith formerly of this city, who died in New York Thursday. were brought lore to. day and inferred in Riverside cemetery
 The funeral of Daniel Murphy took place this morn ng from his late homo on Snerry street to the Immaculate te Conception church where q solemn mass of requiem was celebrated, the celebrant being Father Frederick. ana Father O'Brien and Father Brennan acting as deacon and subdeacon. TO spectively. The bearers were Chrsto pher Talbot, William Robinson. Thom as Mckeon and James Grant from Di sion l. A. o. H.. Edward Dcegan and John Mccarthy. The floral tributes included q pillow marked Father from the children of the deceased standing cross, Eleanor Hartmann ana Catherine Murphy, grandchildren wreath, John and Michael Carroll sheaf of wheat and roses. Mrs Ger trudc Wiehn: standing crescent an[ heart, the Curran Dry Goods company wreath. Eugene Kane and Arthu OLeary; bouquets, W. D. Richardson 9lr and Mrs W. II. MtGiaees., burin. the service NJ. !. McEvoy rendered Calvary The nterment was in S Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
6,O0O.W

In bank Dec 31. 1904 ..... .$26,OOO.OO
 With that amount on hand. no fear is entertained to begin the construc- ton of the projected church, next spring. It is q decided thing and Father Senesac hopes to have the first floor put on by next fall. About Sl0,- 600 or $12,0OO will be expended next summer for the new church and it is expected to pay all the expenses of this year without affecting the amount in bank. the expenses being paid by tho receipts of this year. The new church. when completed. will cost about Sl00,O0O and perhaps little mOrC
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
Body Was Frozen SttG.

FITCHBURG. Mass. Jan. 16.-A dead body believed to he that of Cor nelius Barry of 32 Canton street was folInd beside the West Townsend road two and half miles from Townsend village. at 1 :3O o'clock yesterday after noon. The body was frozen stiff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
Missing Schooner Is Ashore.

-ALiFAX. N. &. Jan. IS. The -cnooner Omega, Captain Neil Suther- land. before reported missing. is ashore 'n bad position on Trump Cap shoals, at the eastern entrance of Hali- fnX harbor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
Neu~assIs Resndhosse Damaged.

NEWCASTLE Ia Jan ls. - The SnsssD roundlror~e "f the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Newcastle June ton was damaged by fire to the ex- fen, of Sia0sD at an early hour ye<ter- day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
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NEW YORK Ian Is N- Spring va- srs- in the Pe<tEne Athlesic ciubs six mile run over the Jerome cour-~ in 3S minutes io seco7d<- l. Boyle led tke Mohawk runners in the nsathly hnndinp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
c,res and Mrs. Jordan 's Wed.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s. - Sr~. Han Durlap Jordan of Macon. Ga. and her fisnca. Don Luis F. corca. minister to inc United States from Nicaragua ar rived here las, night. aiId their friends understand that their engagement will terminate, in 3 wedding in this city very shortly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16

The cosey comfort of the bed these cold mornings makes it hard for us to get our eyes open and our energies aroused without something to assist us. and all Alarm Clock seems to be- come necessity. We have the best made-4-incl dial, 6A inches high, Nickeled Case, warranted for year. S3c, worth S1.25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
Do You Believe

iu sssOIEd marriace~. asked Ma kuipp. as she watched Mr knipp. fsle man with tho .7oTper nose. pckrng the rIink-r- ou1 of thS stove. II think if you were to die I would So cTazy- --Oii. you wouldt I think you would q, as all other alen do. go and get marri-l before I was a year dead-- '-Woul,in't that I,e good evidence that I was craZyz- replied the brutal fei- low. as lle dumped half lag of t;scNE-s pJick::rc chsr,sal Into tio steve ta sak, the chilI of the houSe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16

Expenses during the year
 1904 .... =. ......
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16

The remains of Mrs Robert Smith. formerly of this city, who died in New York Thursday. were brought lore to- day and inferred in Riverside cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-09

of three parts sand to one part cement, forming a perfectly smooth surface for receiving the wooden blocks. These blocks. with one side and one end dip ped in hot mixture of pitch and tar, are laid close together. edge up, and the joints afterward are run full of the mixture. On the top is sprinkled at frequent intervals a coarse grit, which tends to give continuous surface al- most as hard as granite.
 The cost of the material for this pave ment varies according to the wood used. Creosoted red deal blocks cost s1.3s and jarrah and karri $1.S6 per superficial yard. Including the cost of foundation and of laying, these pavements cost when down S2.04 for creosoted deal and SS.42 for jarrah and karri per square yard. The first creosoted deal laid with close joints was put down in 1894. It has never been repaired and is still in very good condition, although under fairly heavy traffic.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-09
An Education fin Explosives.

Give Willie firecraekers? Certainly,
 man! Bring up the lad on civilized plan; Let him have hand-grenadcs, pistols,
 Long Toms. Shimose powder and dynamite bombs, Field pieces, shrapnel and modern car
 pines, Magazine rifles, internal machines, Give him the tools Of Terrorist spy Then he'll be fixed for the Fourth of
 July. Willie,s been poorly equipped in the
 past; He was just modestly dangerous last Fourth of July-you remember, the
 dear, How he just managed to blow off one ear, Pulling his grandfather's arm from the
 socket, Setting the table on fire with a rocket If you but give him decent chance,
 why He'll do his duty next Fourth of July! Willie's a bright little fellow. I'm sure All that he needs is a chance to ma
 ture; Genius for murder will never exoand shooting off baby torpedoes by hand, II US patriots duty to shake Nature to pieces, then come, let her
 quake. Give little Willie the proper supuly And he'll be heard from next Eof,rtb
 "f July.
 Lila
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-09
HoW CAN YOU BEAT ,Elrs

How can you beat people who are as farsighted as the Japanese, and who think of everything at the right time? As to the causes of the annihilation of the Russian fleet in the battle of the Sea of Japan, the Japan Mails critic points out that the Japanese gunners habitually practised in rough water. holding that unless the marine artiller- ist was effective from an unsteady plat form he was of little use. The Rus sians habitually did their practise in smooth water. The high seas that pre- vailed on the day of the battle were a distinct advantage to the Japanese.
 Of course. And if there had been smooth water on the day of the battle it would have been discovered that the Japanese had practised in smooth wa ter too Probably no kind of water could have appeared that they hadn't practised in.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-09
TURNING.
--L.fe.

what is a race-problem, pa?"
 HOW to get home from one."- Judge.
 Tt must be awfully dull out here in the country"
 Dull nothin'. I've been a-turnin' th' grlndstone all day, by gum!'-Cleve- land Leader.
 Mrs Newlywed--I wonder why we are growing tired Of each other.
 MT. Newlywed-I haven't an idea,
 Mrs. Newiywed-Yes, maybe that is the reason.--Chieago Daily News.
 Greene-It is progressive whist club that you belong to, isn't it?
 Gray-On the contrary, it is deteri- oratlng all the time-Boston Tran script.
 Grandpa, do you have to be awful good to get into heaven?" Yes, my boy"
 We'll, I've about made up my mind to try for the booby prize. Life.
 Hoskins-I don't object so much to Fanny kissing her dog, but I prefer her to kiss me before and not after.
 Wilkins-I know; but don't you SUD- pose the dog has his preference, too?-- Boston Transcript, What time does this train arrive at Swamp Center?" asked the travelling man.
 My friend" was the answer, I'm only a conductor; I'm not a fortune teller. '-Washington Star. Dyer-That is the Miss Van Dyne who refused duke. She's a mighty nice girl.
 Ryder-Without a peer, eh ?-Judge. Mack-Why did you ask her to sing Highbee-Pd never heard her before. Judge.
 Dick Tate-Miss Short Isabel, you have been in my office for two years now, and I have learned to love you better every day. Will you be my wife?
 Isabel Short-Oh! MT. Tate, is it fair to ask me to give up steady position
 Househunter-We have three dogs, four cats, two parrots six canaries and a mocking- bird. Householder-That will be all right, ma am.
 Househunter-And we also have a. hem-a very small-er-an exceedingly small-er-baby Householder-Great Scott, ma Jam! I wouldn't rent you the flat for a thou sand a month!-puck. for an uncertainty ?-Brooklyn Life. The superintendent was giving the children little talk on True Hero | ism.'' Boys" he said, what would you call young man who did hfus duty well and bravely, without fiinching, expecting no great credit for it and content to let others win the applause of the multitude?"
 "A baseball catcher!" shouted all the | lboys.-Cleveland Leader.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-09
WATSON r. COE.

Watson V. Coe, who died yesterday at an uncommon age, was an uncom- mon man in other respects than in years. He was a diligent and success full business man during the early part of his career, and was able to retire from active work in middle life, and thereafter devoted himself to the care of his savings and to such work and recreation as pleased him. He was es- peeially fond of fishing and fish talk, and spent many quietly happy hours in that way. Lately he had taken to baseball, and only last summer his in- terest in this noble sport was conspic- uous. But all his attention was not given to light work and play. He was a very serious-minded man, and he thought much and deeply about the problems of life that have troubled thinkers since the world began. In his more active days he was most insist ent and consistent advocate of a sim- pie religious life, and he was also a hearty worker in the cause of temper ance. He knew the Bible well, and stuck close to it. He was direct in thought and speech, not given to com- promise with or tolerance of what he thought was wrong teaching, and was not pleased with many of the perform ances and tendencies of the present day. He was intensely honest, careful
 of the rights of others, and wanted his own rights. He softened as he grew
 older, and in his later years he was not so given to ready and forcible argument as he had been earlier. He deserved
 and had the respect and confidence of the entire community, and his whole life was steadily and consistently right
 as he saw the right. He was a strong and sturdy figure in the world, and
 New Haven has been fortunate in hav- ing him as one of it's good and helpful
 citizens so long.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-09
GOoD WOOD PAYEMEyTS.

New Haven has had 8 little experi- ence with wood pavement, and that little has been about enough. But there are good wood pavements. The city of Hull, England, has reached the conclusion from experiments dating back to 1875 that wood is the best ma- terial for paving streets. The city now has thirteen miles of wood pavement Various woods have been tried, but the best results are said to be obtained from the jarrah and karri woods of West Australia The first trial strips of these were laid in 1894, and United States Consul Hamm says: They are still in good condition and will proba- bly, not need repairing for number of years to come.'
 The material used is not the sole rea- son why wood pavements have proved a success in Hull. The care with which they are laid has had as much to do with the result as anything else. First 8 foundation of cement concrete seven inches thick is put down, which is faced with Portland cement mortar composed