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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
NEW JERSEYS ENTERPRISE.
All Sorts of Inducements Offered President
 Cleveland to Reside in the State.

All Sorts of Inducements Offered President
 Cleveland to Reside in the State.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-The report that MT. Cleveland had determined to settle at Orange, N. J., after March has some foundation, but not much. ''The only foundatian that can think of for that story" said Col Lamont, lis that shortly after the election, at one of the pub lie receptions which the president holds three times week, there was an enthusiastic New Jerseyman among the callers and he re marked to the president that there was no better place in the world to live ill than New Jersey and as that state had vindicated her Democracy in such fine style at the election the president very naturally replied that he would like to live in New Jersey very much indeed
 ''The incident was reported in the news papers at the time and ever since the White House has been flooded with maps and plates, and highly colored pictures and real estate prospectuses, and offers of all sorts of resi- dences, both city and suburban, ranging in rank from cottages to palaces, and all In New Jersey. But, all the same, the president has not yet made up his mind to reside for the future at Orange, N. J., or anywhere else in New Jersey, or in any other state.
 "As matter of fact, think the president has thought very little yet about future residence. eap assure you that it seems to me other people are thinking great deal more about the matter than the president is" Secretary Whitney, when asked by a correspondent if he could throw any light upon the probable future address of MT. Cleveland, said: II think he is inclined tc return to the state of New York and to stay thara
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
THE Dlss DEBARs AT LARGE.
Announcement That Ann O'Dclia VIII
 Tour the Country.

Announcement That Ann O'Dclia VIII
 Tour the Country.
 ONSET BAY, Mass, Dec. 30.-Franklin Lawrence, son of Dr. B. M. Lawrence, who was arrested with Ann O'Delia Diss Debar, the spook princess, has gone to New York to join her.
 He says an agreement was made by which she should resume her spirit picture seances immediately on the expiration of her term of imprisonment. They intend to tour the country, and young Lawrence will act as manager.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Gen. Diss Debar left Blackweil's Island yesterday morning on the 9 o'clock boat. At the foot of Fifty second street he was met by Lawyer Marshs nephew, who had cab in waiting, as he did the morning previous when Mime. DisS Debar arrived
 Both meu jumped into the cab and were driven to Stewards rooms in Tenth street. They remained but a moment and were then driven off again, presumably to meet Mme. Diss Debar.
 Later in the day Mir. Stewart would SOC no one, and nothing could be learned of the trio's intentions for the future. It is safe to say, however, that Mir. Stewart will continue as Mime Diss Debar's manager. Gen. Diss Debar leaves the island with good recommendations, and his health has also been improved by his stay at Blackwells.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
CONDENSED NEWS.

The widow of the late Chief Justice Waite is seriously i'll and is expected to live but a few days
 The Windsor and Annapolis railway bridge at Cambridge, N. S., has been carried away by high water, and the road will be blocked for some time.
 A rumor current in New York that Jay Gould had been ordered to sea by his physi- clan as the only means of saving his life is authoratatively denied, and Mir. Gould's health is said to be as good as usual.
 The weather is reported freezing cold at Columbus, Miss.
 John Belgon, aged 6, and Bertie Holmes, aged 9, broke through the ice while skating on Curtis pond, near Worcester, Mass, and were drowned.
 The Panama bandholders will hold a meet ing in Paris Jan. 29 to discuss the course they will pursue in view of the company B hiunders
 J. A. Cudworth of last seasons Lowell baseball club, has signed with the St. Louis Browns, to play cepSsr field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19-FLOUR-Closed steady, at unchanged prices; fine grades of winter, Ss.7a @3.1O; do. spring, Sa3o9a; suporfne winter. s a5GDS65; do. spring, $3GDS.5o; extra No. win ter, $85o04; do. spring, $s, ,5o14; city mill extra. Sa l0D5 S5, for West Indies, Southern fiourclosed steady at S405,s5.
 WHEAT-Options were dull aud irregular, closing weak and 1S@5sc, lower. Spot lots closed firm. Spot sales of No. red at Sl.lotl.1s; No. do, S1.O60Di .051S; extra red, S1.1oGl.l2; No. l white $1 .0501 .O6 state white, Sl.05D 1.06; No , red winter Dec, S1.041S; do, Jan, S10o14: do., Feb, $l06A; do., March, S1.0SA; do., May, S11o8.
 CORN-Options were in good demand and steady closing at about last nights prices. Spot lots closed firmer. Spot sales of No. mixed at 4704715c.; steamer do, 4SS40 44c; rejected, S7c.; No mixed, Dec, 47c. do, Jan 46Iac.; do., Feb, 4616c.; do, May, 45zSc.
 firmer, closing at 1s014c. advance. Spot lots closed frmer. Spot sales of No, white at soc, No. do., S4I40341Sc.; No. mixed. 32o.; No. 9 do, SOs4@51c.; No. mixed, Dss, Ge; do. Jan., 345sc.; do., Feb, S5Ssc.
 RYE-Dull.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Dull; new mess, StA5oeiASa.
 LARD-Closed strong; Dec, sa.4o; Jan., Ss,l10 s.16; Feb, Ss.o40so5. $S!
 BUTTER-Quiet, but steady; creamery eastern, S0132c.; do. western, 2S0S1o.
 CHEESE-Steady; factory New York cheddar, 1Is4O12c.; western fiat, 103S@11c.
 EGGS-Steady; eastern firsts, 25J6025c.; Can. adian do., 201SO211Sc,; western do., 1S1S@19c
 SUGAR-Raw quiet and weak; fair refining, 6Ac.; centrifugal 90 test. 614c. Refined easier and in limited demand; cut loaf and crushed, SI4c. cubes, 71s0TSse.; powdered, sssc.; granulated, 7N@7s6c; confectionery A, 714c.; white extra O. 6ss@e16c extra Q, ifie9s o-16c {; e. 5940Sssc yellow, b1&O55Sc. AN
 CoTToN-spot closed quiet and steady; mid. ding uplands, sszc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Cornmeal Wames,

Put pint of boiling water into saucepan and stir into it sufficient dry eornmeal (about two-thirds of & cup to mako mush. Lift the cornmeal in your left hand; allow it to pass slowly between the fingers into the water, while you stir quickly with the right hand. Let mush cook slowly for twenty minutes; then add two ounces of butter, and a dessert spoonful of salt, and stand aside to cool
 When cold, separate four eggs; add the yolks to the mush; then add half pint of butter milk or sour cream. Now stir in gradually sufficient flour, about one pint, to make a diminish batter. Dissolve Q half teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda in tablespoonful of boiling water, and add it to the batter. Stir in quickly the we'll beaten whites of the eggs, and they are ready to bake.-Table Talk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Thieves Run Down by Boys.

giving their names as J. W. Phoenix and J. O. Ross, and who were captured at Merion by the four sons of John B. Thayer, one of the solicitors of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, were held for examination. The two men were seen by Walter, the 14-year- old son of MT. Thayer, lurking among the trees in front of the house about 9:S0 p. m. As the neighborhood has been the scene of many burglaries recently the boy told his brothers, and the four boys-John B. Thayer, Jr., Sidney, George and Walter-turned out. They chased the thieves more than a mile across muddy fields and exchanged several pistol shots before capturing them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
More NTysterfouS Murders.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 20.-Another mur, der which has created almost as much excite ment as that of the Hawes tragedy has been discovered. The coroner brought in from Oxmoor, Monday night, the body of well dressed 'man, apparently s years of ags, which was found in the woods near there, Hundreds viewed the body, but no one re. cognized it. Robbery was undoubtedly the motive. With the news of this crime came the report that John Manderson, farmer living in the country near here, is missing. He came to the city Saturday to sell some produce, and has not been seen since Satur. day nicht -'->-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Death of a Man of Many Parts.

WNcHENDoN, Mass, Dec. 20.-Dr. Ira Russell, widely known physician, graduate of Dartmouth college and of the New York university, surgeon of the Eleventh Massa- chusetts regiment during the war, brevet lieutenant colonel, founder of the Highlands Home for Nervous Invalids, author of medi- cal works, which have been translated in French and Italian medical journals, vice president of the New York Medico- Legal society, past vice president of the Massachu- setts Medical society, member of the Masonic order and of the Loyal Legion, died of pneu- monia at the age of "A years. He was a native of Rindge, N. H., and had practiced many years at Natick and Winchendon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
INTERESTING TESTIMONY.
Expert Witnesses Agree ss to the Insanity of Martha Johnson, Who Murdered Her
 Husband.

Expert Witnesses Agree as to the Insanity
 Husband.
 HOLLAND CENTRE, Conn, Dec. 20-Queer bits of character were revealed at the trial of Martha Johnson for the murder of her husband. The defense were trying to prove the old woman insane. Dwight Webster, her son, related dream that his mother had years ago, in which she saw gold buried in a field, and she would not rest until they had dug up an acre for her. John Griggs de- scribed himself as a natural born physician, who had read and re-read every medical work in existence, but was a member of no particular school, Besides, he was phre- nologist and mind reader. His various arts taught him that Mrs Johnson was insane.
 Thomas Lathrop related incidents to show that Marthas father was insane. He de scribed how, in 1887, with grindstone tied around his neck, the father jumped off the bridge into the brook with suicidal intent All the neighbors were there to witness the spectacle, while his 15-year-od son helped him oyer the rail. Before making the leap he sat upon the rail for fifteen minutes bld- ding hls friends good-by. When the grind stone and he slid into tas water together the rope connecting the two became severed, and the old man received only a ducking Two years later he poisoned himself with opium. Samuel Webster, Martha's 70 year old brother, verified Lathrop's story and testi- fled that he was the son who assisted the father in the unsuccessful attempt at drown ing.
 The defense then called their first expert witness, Dr. H. s. Fuller, of Hartford. He testified to the insanity of the prisoner. In describing his interviews with her he testi- faI thotS Sbo SoiA Slla ha Stn in ba road and at the time had an apprehension of harm. He asked her if she and her husband lived happily together She seemed to col lapse at this point and trembled violently. Another time she said she twas going to be crucifed like Jesus Christ" On cross-exami- nation be said.he had seen nothing in Mrs. Johnsons appearance ill court to convince him that she is insane
 Dr. Fuller was followed by Dr. Nims, for twenty years superintendent of the North ampton (Mass) Lunatio hospital, who testi- fled that he had no doubt that the prisoner was insane.
 The defense then rested their case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
That Bomhardment Doubted.

NEW YORK, Dec, 20.-The Clyde steamship Saginaw, which arrived here from Hayti Tuesday, came up from Quarantine yester- day morning and put in at her dock at the Congress stores, Brooklyn. It is said that the information which the Saginaw's pas sengers brought about the bombardment of Cape Hayten by Gen. Legitime was given by native messenger. The members of the firm of William P. Clyde & Co. profess not to believe the story.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
The Flour Trust.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 20.-The Minneapolis millers have returned from the Milwaukee conference of the flour makers of the country, at which it was voted to cut down the flour output one-half during January. Most of them resent the intimation that trust, or something very like one, has been formed. It is generally agreed that the action taken at Milwaukee must be ratified by the local association before the millers of Minneapoh will abide by it. All the big millers seem to be in favor of regulating the production, with the exception of the Pillsburys Charles A. Pillsbury says: "The market is not unusrl- ally overstocked with flour, so you see that was not the reason for the proposed shut down. ::
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Quiet While They Have to.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2O.-The latest informa- tion from the Bevier, Mo, coal mines is that everything is quiet and that no further trouble is expected so long as the militia re- main. The grand jury has adjourned with out finding any indictments against the rioters Over forty witnesses were ex- amined, but it was found impossible to ex- tract from them sufficient testimony to base indictments upon. Neither side would com. promise the other,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Fooled hY the NInnn.

The entire fire department of Americus, Ga, was called out one evening to extinguish the moon It was just o'clock in the even- ing, when the usually pale luna came up be- hind bank of dark clouds and assumed an unwonted rosy tinge. An enthusiastic fire man saw her glowing reflection on the side of house, yelled fire" and out came the de- partment and multitudes of excited citizens ready to battle with the flames. On sizing up the situation the boys concluded their lad der was too short to get their "hooks" in. - Pittsburg Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
White Cap Notice in Pennsylvanfa.

PITTsRuRG, Dec, 2Q-An alleged White Cap notice was posted at Moon township addressed to William Robinson, living near Green Tree It notifies him to leave the county on account of his treatment of the boy Fusion, or he will be dealt with accord ing to the custom of the White Caps Robin son deserted the boy and he is now under the care of the police Willie says that Robin son told him he did not want him any longer
 and gave him SI to buy a hat which he needed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Cunning in Jail.

NoRwALK, Conn.,, Dec. 20.-Thomas B. Cunning, the young man who married Sena- tor Stanford's niece and amazed the farmers by his lavish expenditures, is now under ar. rest. He left town a month ago and his wife alleged that he took with him considerable money belonging to her. She instituted di- vorce proceedings immediately after being deserted and also instituted criminal pro- ceedings against him. He returned Tuesday night and was immediately arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Little Drops of Water.

When Chaplain McCabe was in Kansas last year on a tour endeavoring to raise $1,O0O,OOO for missions little boy heard his appeal, and thinking of the large sum he had to raise, determined to help him. The first chance he had early in the week he gathered basketful of chestnuts, which he sold for 5 cents. He sent this to MT. McCabe, with the note: elf you want any moro let me know. " Christian Inquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Atrocities in Zanzibar.

ZANZIBAR Dec 20.-The sultan ordered the beheading of four natives who had had no trial. The sentence was executed in the public street with clumsy brutality, and the bodies were allowed to lie in the streets until evening There were twenty-four men and women under sentence of death, and the sultan proposes to repeat the revolting spec tacle daily, and announces he will be guided in future by the Mohammedan law. Capital punishment has been unknown in Zanzibar for twenty-four years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations
 NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Money closed at per cent. The highest rate was and the lowest per cent. Exchange closed steady; posted rates, 4s5QDs. .s91a; actual rates, 4.6415@4saS4 for 60 days and 4s904S94 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 1l9 bid; 4s, ooup., 12s1s bid; 41as, coup, 1Os14s bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union firsts, 113@117; Union land grants, 102@1o5; Union sinking funds, 11S012l; Centrals, l1SQS11e. The stock market was very dull in the morning. but prices went steadily higher until poon when they were 1s to per cent, above yesterdays close. There was no increase in the volume of business in the afternoon, but prices continued firm to the close, when they were generally 1s to 2per cent. higher than those of yesterday. The sales for the day amounted to s00, ,22S shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Murder or Suicide.

BOSTON, Dec. ao.-Margaret Muller, aged e2, living in North Bennett street, was found dead in her bed. Medical Examiner Harris held an autopsy, and reported to the police that the woman died from arsenical polson- ing. The police have arrested Thomas Mullen, the woman's husband. They are inclined to believe Mrs. Mullen committed suicide, al. though the couple are said to have been ad- dicted to drink, and that they frequently ouarreled
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
MY SHIPS.

have ships that went to sea,
 More than fifty years ago; None have yet come home to noe.
 But are sailing to and fro. have seen them in my sleep, Plunging through the shoreless deep, With tattered sails and battered hulls. While around them screamed the gulls, Flying low, flying low. have wondered why they stayed
 From me, sailing round the world, And said, I'm half afraid
 That their sails will ne'er be furled." Great the treasures that they hold, silks and plumes and bars of gold, While the spices that they bear FIJI with fragrance all the air,
 As they sail, as they sail. Ah, each sailor in the port
 Knows that have ships at sea, or the winds and waves the sport,
 And the sailors pity me Oft they come and with me walk, Cheering me with hopeful talk, Till put my fears aside. And, contented, watch the tide
 Rise and fall, rise and fall have waited on the piers,
 Gazing for them down the bay. Days and nights for many years, Till turned heart sick away. But the pilots, when they land, Stop and take me by the hand, Saying, ''You will live to seq Your proud vessels come from sea One and all. one and all" Se never quite despair,
 Nor let hope or courage fail, And some day, when skies are fair,
 Up the bay my ships will sail. shall then buy all need, Prints to look at, books to read. Horses, wines and works of art, Everything-except heart;
 That is lost, that is lost! Once, when was pure and young, Richer, too, than am now, Ere cloud was OCT me flung
 Or wrinkle creased my brow, There was one whose heart was mine: But she is something BOW divine, And, though come my ships from sea, They can bring no heart to me,
 Evermore, evermore.
 -"Barry Gray" Robert Barry Cofin).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Removing Tattoo Marks.

Dr. Variot, of Paris, is reported to have discovered method by which to remove tattoo marks from the human skin. It has been extensively tested and with most en- couraging results His modus operandi is to prick the marks or spots with needles until the blood flows and then to inject tannin, and finally to cauterize with nitrate of silver The wounds caused by the pricking become black for a time, then turn red, and after a month or so the parts which have been treated are almost indistinguishable from the adjoining flesh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Earthquake in New York State,

TROY, N. Y, Dec. 2Q,-A shock of oarth- quake was felt in Washington and Warren counties at 5:45 a, m. The vibration lasted about four seconds Buildings were vio- lently shaken.
 RoNDoUT, N. Y, Dec. so.-People who live in certain portions of the Catskili noun tains say that three slight shocks or earth quake were felt early in the morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Now They Have Struck the Right Vein.

Now They Have Struck the Right Vein.
 AURORA, Ills, Dec. 20.-The White Caps have started in their work here. Alderman Juggles, a coal dealer, has been warned to cease giving short weight or he will be wis ited Skulls and cross bones decorated the communication. Other coal dealers have also been warned Editor Burton, of The Ex- press, has also been notified to cease publish ing articles derogatory to the Burlington ctxiEarS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
An Illuminatipo TrlIst.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-The Star says it is reported that combination of all the Edison electric light interests is being formed. with a capital of about sl2,000, ,OO0 Edison light stock has been steadily rising on the exchange ana haa reached TO. Henry Willard is reported to be acting in the matter for foreign investors. It is also thought possible that the other electric light interests will be absorbed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
A Gourd Centenarian.

While searching through his fathers effects Ticket Agent Moffett, of Knoxville, Tenn, found gourd over one hundred years old. It contained many old papers, among them note from Davy Crockett, payable to Will liam Moffett, for shilling and 3 pence for e barrel of whisky and a keg of cider.-Brook- lyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Heaviest Rainfall in Twenty-five Year.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Dec. 2o-A record kept by the Lock and Canal company here shows that this years rainfall in the Merri- mac valley is 5S inches, beating the record and with twelve days to spare, since 1863, when the fall was 57.75. Severe floods in the Merrimac and its tributaries in the spring are indicated, especially if there is an open winter, as big freshets have always been the rifle in wears of heavy rainfall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Senator Cullom Sued.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-The executors of Professor Paul, who was killed by Senator Cullom's coachinan, have entered suit against the senator to recover SIG, 900 damages The driver was convicted of manslaughter. He ran over and killed the professor, who was propelling bicycle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
An Unlicensed Tooth Fuller

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.--The first case of a man arrested for practicing dentistry with out license was brought to the Tombs court The prisoner was William J. Stan ley. Two agents of the State Dental society, for whom he had done work, were the com plainants. He was held for trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Long Johns Long Monument.

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-The mammoth mono lith which will mark the last resting place, at Rose Hill cemetery, of the late John Went worth is being placed in position. The stone measures feet 6 inches at the base and is 50 feet long. It rests on base IS feet square and feet thick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
rerminal for the New EncIand.

HARTFORD, Dec 2O.-President Bostwick and other officials of the New England road went to Wilson's Point in a special car and formed the New England terminal company. The purpose is to establish 8 through line to New York. Boats will be built to- carry whole trains of loaded cars to New York. This win give the New England road q chance to compete with the Consolidated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Reports Denied.

Nsw ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-The Times-Demo. crat's Meridian, Miss, special says that the reports of negroes having been shot or hanged are untrue. Up to l o'clock no arrests had been made nor had any one been shot or otherwise killed. There are no new develop ments The sheriff of Noxubee county has been asked to send twenty-five men to patrol the county line and protect the lives and property of innocent parties
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
NTrs. Cieveland,s Visit,

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.-Mrs- Cleveland last evening attended the Charles Wesley memorial service at the First Presbyterian church, of Germantown, of which her host, the Rev. Charles Wood, is pastor. In the afternoon, with Mrs. Wood, she drove to Dyerbrook and dined with Mir. and Mrs, Mister Morris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-20
Burned Itself Out,

MARQUETTE, Mich, Dec. 20.-Every indi- cation at the Calumet and Hecla mine points to the conclusion that the fire has nearly burned out. Little smoke issues from the shaft and the temperature is much cooler.