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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
A SAD CHRISTMAS STORY.
Being a Strong Commentary on the Alleged Public Charities in Kew York-ShiverinS and Starving in the Midst of Plenty.

Being a Strong Commentary on the Alleged
 Public Charities in Kew York-ShiverinG
 and Starving in the Midst of Plenty.
 NEW YORK Dec. 26.-Early on Christmas morning Mrs. Annie Kelly, 22 years old, walked into the Church street police station and handed her babe, born a month ago, to the officer In charge, saying calmly: "lt is dead"
 The baby had died of exposure to cold In the doorway of Washington street tenement house, where the parents had crept for shel- ter, having no home The mother had wrapped her shawl-the only covering she had-around the child, but it grew colder and colder, and died in her arms
 The father, Joseph Kelly, when tho police said they would care for the mother and send the dead babe to the morgue walked away to renew his search for employment,
 Mrs Kelly, when her strength was some what restored by the food and attentions given her by the matron, told her story. She was married in Dublin eight months ago, her husband having little work in Guinness brewery. He thought he could do better here, and they came here six months ago. He could get no work, though sober and steady, and In the whole six months had sue ceeded in obtaining only two days work along shore They were soon pennilesS Mrs.
 
 house, but while scrubbing stairs one day she fell and received injuries which caused the premature birth of her child while she was in Bellevue hospital The fact that she had baby to care for prevented her getting work thereafter.
 All the clothing the couple could part with went to the pawnbrokers. Finally this source of food was exhausted, and they could nc longer pay fifteen cents for nights lodging. They did not apply for lodging at the police station, for the rules do not allow the admis- sion of children. They drifted along tho streets until exhausted, and at last took refuge in the miserable railways Cold and weak from hunger and fatigue, they heard the chimes of Trinity peal out the glad ad. [ vent of merry Christmas, and watched the 1 child die.
 ] Mrs. Kelly Is good looking and intelligent 1 woman. She says she applied to Father 1 Kelly, of the Mission of the Holy Rosary, fol assistance before the baby was born. He could do nothing, and said he could not 1 understand why people should bring children 1 into the world when they were unable tt take care of them She applied to the com missioners of emigration after the child wa! born but they could not find employment for a nursing mother. She also applied 1T vain to the Sisters of Charity, in Barclay street, and to the Trinity mission, In Fultor street. She had never begged before Hel father, Michael Doyle was a well to do horst dealer in Dublin, and he took good care O.
 her and gave her an education It was no
 her husbands fault that they had had ms
 fortune They had tried to get work anc
 there was none-that was all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
A HUSBANDS AWFUL REVENGE.
He Shot and Beat to Death His NVife's
 Assailant in n Shocking Manner.

CoNNERsvILLE, Ind, Dec 26-Two or three weeks ago a young fellow named Flaw kins, of slender build and genteel manners and dress, came into the neighborhood of Brownsville and obtained board and lodging with Milton Bainbridge. Hawkins came to the house drunk and began to abuse Mrs Bainbridge, finally striking her and knocking her down. Her sister then ran out and called in the husband who seized a shotgun, and at once opened fire upon his wife'S assailant The first load riddled Hawkins arm, where upon he turned and ran out of doors. The husband seems to have become frenzied. He followed Hawkins, and at the corner of the house emptied another load into his back The victim fell dying upon his hands and knees, and Bainhridge, with the ferocity of a maniac, jumped on his prostrate form, and with the gun clubbed and beat his head out of all resemblance to humanity. Worse than this, the mangled corpse was left lying where it fell for forty-eight hours, and the neigh bors who got wind of the affair had to chop 1t loose from the frozen ground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT THE CAPITAL.
How the President and His Administra-
 tion Spent the Day.

tion Spent the Day.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Christinas uShered in with beautiful weather, which continued throughout the day, and the holiday was ob- served in a fine old fashioned way. There were special religious services in some of the Protestant and all of the Catholic churches, which wore we'll attended The President and Mrs Cleveland spent the day quietly at the executive mansion, and in the afternoon took drive for an hour or two. Thero were no visitors at the mansion, and in the even- ing tue President and Mrs Cleveland ate their Christmas dinner alone. The Presidents Christmas turkey, fine specimen, arrived by express from New Engiund on Monday, and a friend from Virginia contributed a very choice saddle of venison.
 Secretary Bayard dined quietly at his home on Massachusetts avenue with his daughters
 Secretary Fairchild spent the day and ate his turkey at his home on New Hampshire avenue
 Secretaries Whitney and Villas Postmaster General Dickinson and Attorney General Garland also spent the day at home with their families, and Secretary Endicott, the remaining member of the cabinet, who, with his family, has gone to Salem, Mass, ate their Christmas dinner at the old Endicott homestead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
A BOYS TERRIBLE CRIME.
He Beat His Mother and Sister to Death
 with Q Club.

MUscoGEE, I. T., Dec. 26.-A terrible dou- ble murder occurred on the Rogers farm, five miles west of here. A widow named Sarah Johnson and her family of four children occupied the farm. The eldest of the children was desperate boy named Charley. The others were girl of 12 a boy of 10 and baby of 8 years. The 1O-year-old boy visited neighbor, and when ne returned home he found his 10-year old sister lying dead on the steps. Terrified at the sight he hastened to n neighbours house and gave the news. A crowd was quickly assembled, and hastening to the widows a heartrending scene met their gaze. Not more than twenty steps from the door lay the widowed mother, her head beaten into a jelly. By her side lay an oak club covered with blood, with which the terrible crime had been com mitted. Near the door step, on the opposite side of the cabin, was found the mangled re- mains of the 12-year-old daughter. The S-year-old baby was still in the house alive. The eldest son has not been seen since the crime, and he was known to have had ire quent quarrels with his mother. It is sup posed that he was the perpetrator of the horrible crime, or at least an accomplice to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
THE POOR REMEMBERED.
Fifteen Thousand Waifs Richly Enter
 tainsd at St. Louis.

ST LOUIS, Dec. 26.-Fifteen thousand poor children gathered in music hall at the Ex- position building to see the gigantic Christ mas tree and accompanying entertainments provided by popular fund amounting to $1O,OOO, raised by the Post Dispatch through contributions from 50, 600 of its readers The management of the entertainment was en- trusted to a committee of the most prominent citizens of St Louis. The choirs of some of the most fashionable churches sang the Christ mas carols, while welcome songs to Santa Claus were given by select choirs from the kindergarten of St. Louis public schools. A gymnastic performance was given by the members of the Missouri gymnasium.
 Every child was given a present of toys, candy, fruit, etc, while the bulk of the fund of over s10, 900 was reserved for the distribu- tion of more substantial presents among the worthy poor during the holiday week. It was one of the most picturesque and effective charities ever undertaken in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Mckinley Denies Again.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2e.-Maj. McKinley's friends deny that there is any truth in the story that Gen. Harrison is considering him
 for the post of secretary of the treasury It is stated on authority that if he is being so considered the ma jor himself knows nothing about it, The rumor, says The Washington Post, is supposed to have originated among some of the friends of the other candidates for the speakership, who would like to have Maj Mckinley out of the race for that office
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
White Cans in Pennsylvania.

CANoNsBURG, Pa, Dec. 26.-The following White Cap notice was found posted at the entrance to the postotiice: To William Enlow:
 You are hereby notified to leave the town and community or before New Years day, or you will be dealt with according to the methods of the Canonsburg division of the White Caps,
 The notice caused great surprise, as it was not known that there was an organization of the kind ill this section. Mir. Enlow will disregard the notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Agreeable Christmas Presents.

JOLIET, Ills, Dec, 26. Two convicts at the prison received Christmas present from Governor Oglesby. It oommuted the sen tence of a life convict J. w. Clark, who was sent here from Belleville for murder in 1879, and John w. Maxwell, who received thirty years term from Ogle county in 1876 for highway robbery. Both have been hard working, faithful convicts They were given their liberty so that they could reach their homes Christmas morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
4 Risky Means of rscsne.

HoPKINsvILLE, Ky, Dec 26-The oolored people confined in the jail at Dawson made their escape Sunday night by setting fire to their cells. The building was in flames and the inmates crying for help when the jailer unlocked their cell doors. They were badly scorched and would have periShed in the flames a minute moro when released, and as there was no one to guard them they escaped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
What Hayti's Iudiscretion Cost.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Dec. 26-The Haytien Republic was released on Thursday by the Haytien authorities to the American fleet in command of Rear Admiral Luce. The in- demnity for the owners of the vessel amounted to SeOO,0oO, and that for the ships crew was s15O,000. No shots were fired dur ing the release of the Haytien Republic. All has been quiet since the surrender of the American vessel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Columbus Pastors Object to Balls.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 26-A Commercial Ga zette special from Columbus, O., says: The Pastors union, of this city, held a rather sensational meeting, They adopted a reso- lution against ball being given at the inau- guration of Gen. Harrison-something that Gen. Harrison has about as much to do with as tho ministers themselves, A resolution was also adopted disapproving of a ball to be given here in aid of the Old Ladies' home
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Public Indignation Finds Vent.

HUNTINGDON, Pa, Dec. 26.-Intense feel ing prevails in this county against the board of poor directors, who at a recent meeting for the election of steward displaced Jackson Lambertson, against the express wishes of nine-tsnths of tho citizens in the county. So intense is this public indignation that the offending poor directors have been hanged in effigy in the almshouse yard, and open threats of violence have forced them to keep in the strictest retirement since they ignored the will of their constituents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Sunk in Three Minutes.

PORTSMOUTH, N H., Dec. 26-The pasSen- ger and freight steamer Silver Star, of Bar Harbor, was sunk at o'clock near w Whale's Back light, having struck a sunken wreck, which staved in a hole anidships. Capt. w, H. Parker and the crew of eight men escaped in boats, but lost everything except what clothing they had on. Tho vessel sank in three minutes. She had been rettted at Bos- ton and carried no passengers. She was valued at $11 ,0O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Fourteen Jail Birds Free.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 26.-Fourteen prisoners made their escape from the Hamil- ton county jail by cutting their way out of the third story of the building. The jail Is as one of the most secure iu the south, but the men cut off six one-inch iron rods with 8 saw and, making ropes out of their blankets, descended to the ground and escaped None have been recapturei.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Two More Victims of a Feud.

DENIsoN, Tex, Dec. 26.-Dudley Luttrell shot and instantly killed J. M. Mover and mortally wounded John Christian at Har- neville, Chickasaw Nation. Mover and Christian were two of the most prominent cattlemen and merchants in the Chickasaw Nation. The killing was the result of the old Christian-J Juzan feud, wherein six people have been killed. Luttrell escaped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Death of a Scholarly Young Man.

NEW YORK, Dec 26-Rev. John NJ Grady, president of the Catholic Young Mems Ma tional union, late president of the Manhattan College Alumni society, and one of the most learned theologians and eloquent orators among the junior priests of tho archdiocese, died of typhoid fever, at the age of Sl years
 He was brother of ex-Senator Thomas F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Fatal Quarrel About a Woman.

CARAI, Ills, Dec. 26.-A fatal encounter occurred between Edward Gullidge, aged S5 years, and NJ. c. Edwards, an old man of nearly 70, in which the latter was stabbed to the heart. The difficulty grew out of ill feeling about a woman. Gullidge was cap tured, having taken refuge in the attic of his brother'S house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

GREENsBURG, Pa, Dec. 26.-George Fori and George Kunc, both Hungarians, quar- reled at Mammoth about the division of some meat. Suddenly Kunc drew long bladed knife and plunged it into Fori's breast The latter bled to death in few minutes Kunc made his escape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
International silk Trust,

NEW YORK, Dec 26-A silk trust, for the purpose of controlling the raw silk com merce, is said to be in active operation in this city. According to report the trust is composed oi English, French, Italian and a few American bankers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
STILL ANOTHER STEAMER FIRE.

Burned to the Waters Edge-Six Lives
 Lost In Puget Sound.
 SEATTLE, W. T., Dec. 26.-The steamer Jeff Ericksen was burned to the waters edge of Alkalia point, five miles west of this city. Six lives were lost, perhaps seven.
 The Ericksen was propeller, twenty four
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Christmas Suicides.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-William Weissman, a butcher, who has been unable to obtain work for some time, shot himself and will die. William H. Reagan, a salesman, tried to commit suicide at the Astor Place hotel by turning on the gas No cause is as signed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
A Brakeman Killed.

CoRRY, Pa, Dec. 26-Elmer Muncie, a freight brakeman on the Philadelphia and Erie railroad, was killed here while coupling the engine to his train. Muncie was 37 years of age and lived in Erie. He leaves a widow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
A Tox Tannon,s Deadly Work.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 26.-Seven young boys were badly burned while firing a toy cannon here. All had their clothing burned off and their faces badly scared. One had the flesh torn from his hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Hsnzed Hiuself.

JERSEY CITY. Dec 26-Adam Bubb, aged 75 years, a German saloon keeper at No. S49 Palisade avenue, hanged himself in his bed room. Besiness troubles led to the suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
The Blacks Will, Hold the Fort.

LONDON, Dec 26-Before entirely evacu- ating Suakim the British will erect at that place strong permanent Notifications, and mount thereon guns which will sweep the entire stretch of plain back of the town
 The forts will be garrisoned by black
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
4 Few Sample Illustrations.

We invite particular attention to the de- sign and workmanship of the following illustrations selected from among those appearing in this story:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Weather Indications.

Cooler; southwesterly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
This Story AbOunds in
 Dramatic Situations.

COLONEL QUARITCH" will appear in liberal installments, beginning imme- diately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

We have just made arrangements for the publication in these columns of the great serial COLONEL QUARITCH"- the last and best of Haggard's stories.
Daily Republican., 1888-04-02
Joseph u. Seal Dead, =,

Joseph H. Seal, who vas well and
favorably known In this city, died last
evening at his residence, No. 1876 East
Fourth street, aged 81 years, of con-
sumption. The deceased came TO this
city from Pennsylvania after the cloee
OF the rebellion, having served tn. es
years In cavalry regiment from that
State. He occurred employment as Q
driver OF baggage expre's wagon for
N. W. GookiD, and afterwards, in com.
papy with j. j. McMullen, purchased
the business of Mr.. Gookin. This
partnership was continued for several
years, when the deceased bought Mr..
MoMullen'a Interest and conducted 1t
under his own name.
About one year ago the business was
MERGED into the Wilmington Transfer
Company, with Mr.. Seal as superinten.
dent, in which position he continued
until last November, when falling
health Obliged him to retire from active
participation. He has been confined to
the house almost ever since the first OF
this year, hat there was no alarming
symptoms until nt an early hour yes.
terdEy morning, when he commenced
TO stink rapidly. His attending physi
clan, DR.. XII finger, was summoned,
but was unable to afford relief Mr.
Seal was prominent mem Der OF the
Odd Fellows, and has cupisd the DO.
sitlol of grand master OF this 6tata and
grand patriarch OF the encAmpment,
He was also q member OF the A. o.
u, w
Daily Republican., 1888-04-02
Installation,

The Rev. J. Baker Steward. Prssi-
dent. and the Revs. Messrs. Wiley and
Harris, local preachers, Of the Indepen.
dent Methodist Association of the
United States, Installed the Rev. j.
Maris Taylor yesterday afternoon as
pastor of the First Independent Metho-
dist Church Of Wilmington. An unus-
ually large audience attended the inter-
esting exercises, and the evening exper.
ieuce, prayer. singing, and preaching
services. Three young men arose for
prayers. Meetings will be held ut the
market hall on Madison street, between
Third and Fourth, every evening this
week. The new psstor, who succeeds
the Rev. Harris, came here from Ohes-
ter Bomethlng over year ago and has
been engaged IN ChrietiRn mission
work. His Christian brethren of all
denominations. who know his labors,
testify that he has pasted through the
furnace Of trial without the smell Of
tira upon his garments, and stands an
honest and faithful minister. He has
made many devoted friends here, who
rejoice to see the renewed interest In the
church which has installed him rs pas
tor.
Daily Republican., 1888-04-02
a Minister Qusrapt,nes Huseif.

NEW YORK, April 1.-Rsv. D. ~
toms large and fAshionabl conRreRa.
tton at Worth Presby terian Church, on
Forty-second street, was astouaded a,
the close of the Eater services TO.
by his announcement that on account
OF contagious sickness In his family he
should be compelled to quarantine him.
self for an indefinite period. DR.. Pax.
ton explained that the sickness in his
family was so serious IT,. he could not
attend chutoh until the danger was
over, and he must close his house TO
every body and urge the mem bers OF his
congregation not tU approach him. A
nteos OF DR.. Paxton aud her daughter
visitsd at his house laet week, and both
were stricken with scarlet fever. They
were isolated In an upper story OF the
house, but despite this preoAutlon DR..
PAxton's daughter was attacked by the
disease. In Announcing these facts and
referring to his necessary isolation from
his congregation the pastor was over
come and burst into tears.
Daily Republican., 1888-04-02
Easter at Edeemoor

While u 9 larger churches throughout
the christian world were celebrating
the anniversary Of risen Saviour, the
little congregation that meets In the
EiRemoor M. E. Church were enjoying
4 rare treat. 1t was due a couple Of
ladies tba! the neat little building was
as clean and aweet as soap and water
could mako it. The space Arouad the
altar was Oiled with choice plants and
flowers kindly loaned by Manager
Sss2 from his green house. and taste
fulIv afSnged by Thomas Millett, the
fforist. Pvefeast at Q O'Clock was q
geason of s;eet rest. The face Of the
pastor, J. + Tan BurkAlow. was beam
ing with plsfqse. while Presiding
and Elder W; L. L; g. is best. xnys xltosstSs, asaI
Faster Sunday vsa red-letter day for
EdRemoor, and see,ed to infuse new
life into the little flo{S.
ONE Who VS. IHkRH'
Daily Republican., 1888-04-02
Onen Your EYea.

Consider before you are led astray
and are duped OF your hard-earned
money, but be sure You buy ut good,
reliable house like M. Meyers, and note
the following prices for good goods at
little prices, viz Mems wool suits,
fresh and new for spring, g. 60; for
work. strong and durable, SO 80; for
boys from Is to 1S years. 50 SO; obil-
dren's suits from 4 TO IS, fast color, only
aol mans wo 2!en pants, 81 75; cotton
only, 6so chlldreo'a apsnta from to 13
years, for is snd 1Sc and upward, At
ID, Meyern' 0rs Proc Clothing House,
where every ono c0a get suited from the
hest to the cheapsst. Goods marked in
pla n figures; satisfaction guaranteed or
money rf'unGed. N. W. co.ner Fifth
M AaEAet streets.
Daily Republican., 1888-04-02
Literary Notes.

April Book News q John wAnamAker,
Philadelphia), lie by far the best num-
Der this year, being several pages larger
than heretofore and containing many
original articles OF high order OF lit
ersry merit. "Reading for Working
mep," by Rev. Washington Gladden.,
susgttts what books the workingman
should lead in order to better under.
stand the great labor.caritAl problem;
Senator Jonathan Chace of Rhode IL.
lsnd, diSoutaes International Copy.
right" at some lenFth, and "With Tie
New Books," hy Talloott WilliamP, Is
in the writer's hap!iest vein. TIC
amount OF miscellaneous matter ia
greater than usual, and the book re,
Views are both extensive and interest
ing Th7 rorSrnit ia Of Tbonlhs W.nt.
S'rta biGgintCn, and Ia from lsts
paoe&rAih heveT be;oIe pnolishsd.
Daily Republican., 1888-04-02

Come TO the bridal chamber, Deathi
Come to the mother, when she feels
For the first time, her frst.horn's breath,
And thou art terriblel
The untimely death which annually
carries of thousands OF human beings in
the prime of youth, is indeed terrible.
The first approach OF consumption is in
sidious, and the sufferer himself is the
most unconscious of its approach. One
of the most alarming symptoms of this
dread disease is, in iaci, the ineradloable
hope, which turks In the heart of the VIC
tim, preventing him from taking timely
steps TO arrest the malady- That it can
be arrested iu its earlier stages is beyond
question, as there are hundreds OF well.
authenticated cases where DR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery has effected
cure.
Daily Republican., 1888-04-02
Flames In the Tribune Building,

NEW YORK, Apri! Fire broae on,
in tue offices Of the Homer Lee Bank
Note Company, on the eighth floor OF
the Tribune Building, at O'Clock this
morning, and despite the supposed fire.
proof floors forced Its way to the floor
above. On this floor are located the
rooms CT the reporters and city editor OF
the New York Tribune. The firemen
were promptly summoned, but before
their arrival the tiro had destroyed files,
manuscript and valuable papers In the
Tribune ottiee which cannot well be re.
placed. Within half an hour the fire
was extinRulshed, but the loss is esti-
mated ut over 81. 600. The cAuse OF the
fire 10 unknown.