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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-05
VALUE OF THE BEST GEMS.

Opal is worth S15 to $40 per carat
 Cats eye is worth $15 to $50 carat.
 Oriental ruby is worth s10O per carat.
 Emerald is worth $50 to s2O0 per carat
 A diamond is worth $50 to $50 per carat A sapphire is worth s1oo to s15oper carat. BRETT & Go, Clothiers, Furnishers, Bank Street, next to Post office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-05

THE men "who make large fortunes every year when times are good" were at the inaugural in full force.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-05

WILL Blaine be Harrison's Sudden. sick ?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-05

BRETT & Co, Clothiers, Furnishers Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post office
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-05
To The Public !

DIR. GILL, THE WELL KNOWN PHYSICIAN OF 155 SOUTH MAIN STREET. HAS GONE TO FLORIDA. HE WILL BE ABSENT ABOUT TWO WEEKS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-05

Entered second class matter at the Water bury Postoffice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-05

Lake, Strobel & Go, successors to D. c Calender, have this day received fifty silver watches. Give us a call and we will show you what we can give you from $10 to SIS. and Exchange place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-05

DR. c. w. S. FRosr, ,s7 Bank street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
GONE DUCK HUNTING
President Harrison is Off 0D
 Another Expedition.
WILL RETURN HOME TO- o-MoRRow
He is Accompanied by Senators Hawle,
 and Edmunds and Justice Gray.

Tariff Men Before the Ways and Means
 Committee-Gen. Thomas Widow Dies
 ly-Surgeon--Goneral Hamilton
 Inspecting Quarantine Stations-The
 Arrival ot Immi grants,
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-President Harrison left the White House for 3 duck shooting excursion on the lower Potomac.
 He went on MT. Bateman's yacht and was accompanied by MT. Bateman, Senator Hawley, Senator Edmunds, Justice Gray of the Supreme Court and MT, John w, Tnompon, the banker. The President will return tomorrow.
 President Harrison and party. anchored off Richland, Va, for several hours. The President and party wont ashore and after looking around and obtaining information as to game returned to the yacht, which started for point near the Bay. The Presi- dent was favorably impressed with the site and expects to return in a day or two and try his hand on the game which abounds on the river and in the surrounding country. Richland is the former home of Gov. Lee and is the most favorable hunting ground for duck and quail on the river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
The French Cana dian Question.

LONDON. Dec. 27.-The homo govern ment has resolved on 9 scheme to set tie the ill-feeling in the Dominion. The French Canadians will be encour- aged to emigrate, and any inclination they may manifest to make themselves disagreeable to tho authorities will be promptly and hrmly repressed. An inkling of this determination must have reached France, for the majority of the journals there are very bitter against England for her "tyrannlcal ' abroad. Stanley is made incidep tally tho subject of great deal of abuse. and the 'Debats" contrasts the "m mild '' course pursued by France in Africa with the brutal methods of other na- tions, whi ich will cause those who re- call the deeds of Pelissier and Begeaud in Algeria to smile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
TALK ABOUT TARIFF.
Free Traders and Protectionists Befor
 the Ways and Means Committee.

Free Traders and Protectionists Before
 the Ways and Means Committee.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 27,-High sar:f advocates and duty stnasners represen't: ing the iron ore, coal and metal indus tries of the land a&eued their pet theo- ries before the House Ways and Means Committee last night. Major Mckinley and his associates were compelled to listen to a, good eeal of salh. a"A a anrinr .aA A-L-A- -,.-~ ..--'., ~...ve seveal animated dis cussions occurred between champions of protection and free trade
 Among those who aitEer participates in the debate or were interested spec tators were President E. ii. Ammidown of the American Protective Tariff League; Frank $. Wetherbee of New York, president of the Eastern Iron | Association F. J. DQminisk of the pany; Colonel Powell Stackhouse, vice. president of the Cambria Iron l Works, Johnstown, Pa. Emmons Blaine and Charles F. Myers, representing mines in Maryland and i West Virginia: George T. Oliver, Oliver Wire Works, Pennsylvania; ex-Speaker Galusha A. Grow, Western Pennsylva- mia Association of Bltumlnous Coal 1 Producers; w.. Croninmeyer, American i Tin Plate Association; George H. Ely, Western Iron Ore Associat tion, and Horace P. Tobey, representing certain manufacturers in Massachusetts. Ex- Congressman Smith, Of Plattsburg, telegraphed a long protest against the reduction of the tariff on iron ore.
 Ex-Speake2 Galusha A.. Grow of Penhsylvania pleaded for recipro- eity with Canada. He thought the Senate Tariff bill of last year should be amended so that the same rate c duty should work both ways, provided that there should be enough difference
 to prevent reduction in the wages of the American minor. He asserted that
 this country could undersell Canada in
 her own markets if his proposition was accepted. Mr. Carlisle interrupted with
 e9@es1lon as io 'es s. s Tage ss United States. MT. Grow informed hin that while 3 Pennsylvania miner go $40 < day, the Nova Scotian received z little more than half that compensa
 lion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
A PROMINENT PRIEST DEAD.
Father O'Hara, an old New York Stat,
 Clergyman, Passes Away.

Father O'Hara, an old New York Stato
 Clergyman, Passes Away.
 SYRACUSE, N. Y.. Dec. 27.-Th1re is widespread grief over the death of Rev. Dr. James A. O'Hara, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in this ity.
 He was one of the most prom tnent clergyfhen in the Catholic Church in this part Of the State, and it was owing to his unhagging en- orgy that the new St. Mary's Church, a noble ecclesiastical structure of great cost, was built. His tall figure and long, snow-white hair made him a pictur- esque figure. He had successfully founded large charitable institutions, besides building his great church.
 He had been pastor here for 30 years. He was promoter fscalis of the See oi Syracuse. Bronchitis and tuberculosis caused death,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Delight of English Radicals.

the lower class take wicked pleasure in asking if the Queens heart will open sufficiently to dover her grand-daugh- ter, the Princess Alice of Hesse, with what might be called a sum at all gen erous upon the approaching nuptials of the latter to the Czarewitch. The father of the groom, will, of course, do things in the most magnificent style, and the conflict between ingrained economy and desire not to appear shabby on the part of Her Majesty will be most curious and absorbingly interesting Snectacla
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
TWENTY NEGROES KILLED.

No More Trouble Anticipated from taa
 Race Riot.
 SAVANNAH, Ga,, Dec 2z.-It is now estim ated that 20 negroes were killed during the rioting in the vicinity of Jessup. The Georgian Hussars oi this city are still patrolling the village, The situation Is somewhat quieter at last reports, but an occasional shot IS heard. The streets are still guarded by armed men. A negro was found dead in an alley few moments ago, and two others of the wounded are re. ported dying. Fear is now entertained for the safety of the people remaining in the eighboring towns, but as all the negroes and whites seem to be congre. gating here, no trouble need be appre' hended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
TOOK THE BLACK VEIL.

An Impressive Ceremony at the St. Io-
 seph Conyont in hoEdentown:
 BoRDENTows, N. J., Dec. 2T,-Bishop O'Farrell, of Trenton, otticiated at St.. Joseph's Convent of Mercy, when the following young ladies took tho black veil:
 Miss Mary scully, of South Amboy, ta be known in religion ss sister Mary Cecelia Joseph; Miss Mary Doyle, of Burlington, Sister Mary Agnes Joseph ; Miss Mary Beroe. of South Amboy, Sis Reilly, of Newark, Sister Mary Winfred Joseph; Miss Bridget Flynn, of Cam den, Sister Mary Zita, Joseph, and Miss Mary Carlton, of Bordentown, Sister Mary Catherine Joseph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
The Putcky Couple Were Married.

HARRISON, N. J., Dec. 27.-An unfor tunate accident marred the effect of wedding here. The principals were Miss Katharine Sweecy, of kearney, and MT. Charles Eisle. Of Newark. While the couple were riding to St. Plus Church, the coupe in which they rode was suddenly overturned by the care elessness of the driver. Neither groom nor bride were seriously injured, but the costume of the latter was torn. The plucky couple were, however, not to be disheartened by the accident, and when the vehicle was right ted they con- tinued on their way and Father Began p srformed the ceremony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
PORT AT LAST.
Survivors Tell How They Fired an Aban-
 doned Schooner.

Survivors Tell How They Fired an Aban-
 doned Schooner.
 GLOUCESTER, Mass, Dec. 27.-The schooner Norseman has just arrived from Grand Banks, having on board Capt. Whittle and SIX men of the British schooner Sparrow Hawk, of Hamilton, Bermuda, abandoned in a sinking condition on Decem ber 23, forty miles southwest by south from White head, N. S., sailed from Charlotte town, P. E. l., with a cargo oi oats, potatoes, turnips, fish, butter, and harnesses, consigned to H. c. Outer bridge, of Hamilton, Bermuda. who was also owner of the vessel. Sunday, De- ember 22, after passing Canso Light she took a southeast gale, carried away bowsprit headgear, mainboom tore sails to pieces and sprung leak. The pumps became choked, and the crew could not keep her free. They fired the wreck before leaving her. She wa: 56 tons, and was built in England.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
TROUBLE IN BRAZIL
Sea Captains Think Bloodshed
 is Imminent.
THE MONEY MARKET DISTURBED
Republican Leaders Dislike the Presence
 of So Many War Vessels.

They Fear 8 Movement for tho Restora.
 ton of Dom Pcdro-An Uprising Quelled
 by the Militia-Ndr. Grace Predicts Am
 other Revolution-Rubber Advancing in
 Price at Para.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-The steamships Sirius from Rio Janeiro and Savona from Ceara in the northern part of Brazil, have just arrived here. When spoken to in regard to the rumors of trouble in Brazil, the captains of both vessels expressed the opln .on that there would yet be much bloodshed befora peace reigned. The presence of men of many, Austria. Holland, Chilli and Eng land in tho port ofsRio was commented on by both as being the threatened cause of some trouble. Their nres- ence." said Capt. Eweis of the Savona, lis looked upon with mpch, distrust by the Republican leaders, who, are much afraid that omething is going on be- tween the. gun boats and the royalists which may lead to a movement favor able to the restoration of Dom Pedro"
 Captain Eweis said that, while at Ceara, he heard umors that some of the royalists had advocated bonn barding the monastery Ut Rio, and that several shots had been fired, but no one injured. Word came from the State of Rio Granda that there had been an uprising which was qu'elled by the military.
 William R. Grace & Co, reoeived word through private channels that ex- change in Brazil had dropped three and one-half pence since the republic was declared. This virtually reduces paper money to below par.
 I'm not an a1armist. but there IS certainly trouble brewing" ssid MT. Grace, "and I would not be surprised to hear of another revolution. If there has not been trouble already you may expect to hear of it very soon. l be- 1ieve that Brazil contains more corrupt of oAGiseS the globe: " A1f the press had the the same license there that it has here you would see rascality exposed In a way that would be surprising"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
FIRE IN A MUSEUM.

Four Hundred Excited Paople Escape
 Without Loss of Lifs.
 PITTsBURG, Pa., Dec. 27.-At nine o'clock last night fire of unknown origin started in the collar under the Casino Museum on Fifth avenue near Wood street.
 Two alarms were turned in and the fire and police departments were quickly at the scene. There were about 400 people inside of the building at the time and although intensely excited they were all safely removed with the exception of a few who were bruised by being trampled upon. None however, received serious injury,
 The damage to- the building was small and is fully covered by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Sitting in a Chair Dead.

SYRACUSE. N. Y., Dec. 27.-Mrs. Charlotte Thompson and Mrs. Sarah DeMerritt, aged 60 and 70 years, re- spectively, lived over Stephen Head sons store in Syracuse. They did not come downstairs as usual this morning, and when their door was broken open at 10 o'clock the room was found to be full of coal gas from the stove Mrs. DeMerritt was sitting in chair dead, and Mrs. Thompson was in bed, almost sutfocated. It is believed she cannot 1ive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
TYPHOID FEVER EPIDEMIC.
Jersey City People Alarmed Over the
 SpreaG of the Disease.


 Spread of the Disease.
 JERSEY CITY, N. J., Dec. 27.-The people are alarmed over the epidemic ic of typhoid fever which has broken out in this city, and is raging with great sirulence. It is calculated that there are 15O cases of the fever at the present time. By far the larger number of the cases are on the Heights, in the DOT tions of the city known as Bergen and Greenville.
 It is estimated that there has been an average of a death once day during the past month. In November there were twenty deaths from the dread disease, but this month there will be twice that number.
 Dr. Hornblower says that he has had 40 cases in the past month. He thinks that possibly the epidemic may be due to bad drinking water or to the garbage which the Pennsylvania Railroad has been dumping on the meadows in order to lay more tracks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Now England BasePall League.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 27.-A. w. Lang, of Hartford, and D. A, Sullivan and M. J, Courtney, of Lowell, met here and decided to go ahead with the formation of a. New England Baseball League. They have assurances from Springfield and Manchester that they will join. and Brockton and Waterbury are also favorably mentioned. Tha Or S1 5Q0 1-t~ S''-' '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
A keiected Lover Uses Revolver:

niilar hnnvDshn was msrried a to ApnIs p1 Mler of Columbia, N. j. While the the couple were en route to the homo of the groom in Stroudsburg, Pa., Miller was shot in the back by John W. Snyder. a rejected lover of tho bride. Miller will die. The bride was also shot, but was not seriously wounded. SYndel fled and has not yet been captured,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
STRUCK "A HORSE.
A Passenger Train Wrecked on the BR
 timOre and Ohio.

A Passenger Train Wrecked on the Ball.
 timore and Ohio.
 BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 27.-East bound train No. on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was wrecked on the metropolitan branch between Dickin. son and Monocacy stations about thirty miles from Washington. Tho train consisted of engine, postal car, baggage car, two coaches and the sleeper Alva. The engine struck horse at a cross ing and was thrown down 8 bank kill ing Engineer Reed, and badly injuring Fireman H Harrison.
 The tracks were wrenched from under the postal and baggage cars and the two coaches, and the sleeper was derailed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Nc Attention from Sullivan.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-The challenge did not excite great deal of interest in this city. John Cusick, one of tue big fellows best friends, said that John |. would pay no particular attention to it. If he wants to fight" said Cusick, 'let him come here and dozen relia ble clubs will hang out big purses. Then be can bet all the money he wants to. Sullivan will never fight outside of a club again. He has had enough of law in his to do him. Of course Jehn is ready to meet Slavin or any hody else if he is offered geoi money"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Inspecting Quarantine Stations.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Surgeon Gen. eral Hamilton of the Marine Hospital Service, left to-day for trip to Havana. He will be joined at Charleston, s. C., by Dr. Wilkinson, President of the Louisiana Board of Health. On his way to Havana they will inspect the quarantine stations at Tortugas Keys, Jacksonville, and other places i1 Florida
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
REJECTED BY THE KNIGHTS.
A Prolonged and Stubborn Fight o
 Leather Workers Expected.

Leather Workers Expected.
 WoBURN, Mass, Dec. 27.-At a second conference of representatives of the Leather Manufacturers Associa ton and the Knights of Labor, the manu- lecturers rejected all propositions sub- mitted by the Knights, but were will ing to sign an agreement to pay their own price list for two years and not dis criminate against Knights of Labor in hiring their help.
 A meeting of the workmen was held and vote was taken by ballot as to whether or not the manufacturers proposition should be accepted, result ing in it's rejection by 1115 to IT. This action indicates a prolonged and stub- born fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
No Opposition Tolerated.

RIO JANEIno. Dec. 27.-The Cavern ment Las issued decree providing that all persons found endeavoring to cor rupt the allegiance of the soldiers or proposing any measure for active on- position to the Republic shall be tried by a military tribunal, An opposition journal was Suspended on Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
AManth.s Arrival oY Immigrants.

WAsH1NGToN, Dec. 27.-During the past month 29, O97 immigrants came to this country against 25,4 ,4le in Novem- Der, 1885. Germany furnished 6,7S2, England and Wales, 3.7s3; Italy, 8, 147 i; Austria, 3, l6O; Hungary, 2.2O1; Russia, 2,319; Sweden and Norway, 1,96s, and Ireland, 1903.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
THE ENToMBEl MINERS.
Little Hope of Recovering the Bodies
 tho Men.

Little Hopee. of Recovering the Bodies ot
 tho Men,
 SAN ANDREAs, Cal, Dec. 27.-The latest report from the Angels Camp dis. aster is that there arc at least 17, and probably 19 men buried in the mine. There are but little hopes of ever fe; covering the badies.
 The miners are now at work taking out ore, and the work of developing tho mine will probably be resumed very soon. It is probable, however, that the work will be directed toward tho spot where the bodies are buried.
 One of the m1nerss reports having seen a "-- ".-..4 oody among the timbers, fear fully mangled, but signs ot a cave-ln drove him from the scene, and few minutes later the surface sank,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
England Takes a Prudent View.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-Those who have made the Behring Sea question study, say that all the seals in the Pacific are not worth quarreling about with the United States, but there is still desire to do justice to the Dominion, if it should prove true that her maritime interests have been abused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Twelve Families >uffer by Fire.

WArERTowN. N. Y., Dec. 27.-A large wooden tenement owned by A. b. Remington and occupied by twelve families took fire last evening and was entirely consumed. The high wind prevailing caused such a rapid spread of the flames that nothing could be saved. Most of the families lost nearly all their clothing, as we'll as their household goods, and all are. nearly destitute. The loss on the building is about $1O,00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
O'Connor Will Row.

TORONTO, Ont, Dec. 27.-William O'Connor, the oarsman, wired that he would row in tho Thayer regatta to be held of Boston, and in event of inabil- ity to arrange the regatta at Boston, would row at any other point agreeable to the wishes of the competitors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Stole Letters for Four Months.

BUFFALO, N. Y., Dec. 27.-Ed dward F. Rapst, general delivery clerk in the Buffalo postonice, was arrested and confessed having stolen letters from the mail for the past four months. He says he has taken about $50 altogether from the letters. He is married man, and his father is prominent citizen. His mother was made quite ill by the news of her sons disgrace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Dreaded Typhus Fever.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Three we'll de fined cases of typhus fever were brought to the not.ce of Dr. Cyrus Ed son, chief of the Bureau of Contagious Diseases of the Health Department Like the influenza, the dreaded fever comes from Europe, all rec victims having been steerage passengers on the Antwerp steamer Westernland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Worth s4o,oo and Picked Coal.

READING, Pa., Dec. 27.-Simon Spohn, a well-known character here, died at the hospital from the effect of having both legs cut off on the railroad track, while picking coal. Although he owned real estate and was reputed to be worth nearly $4O.OOO he lived in one small room and was very miserly in his habits,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
SlAVlN'S BOLD DEFIANCE.

He Offers to Fight Sullivan for S5,O90 9
 Side in Six Months.
 LONDON, Dec 27.-It Jdhn L. Sulli- var. will accept challenge from Frank B. Slavin, the Australian champion, there is every prospect of another international Battle,
 Yesterday Slavin called at tn 6 ''Sportsman, and depositing $500, American for s5,ooo a side and the worlds championship. He stipulated that the battle must take place in Australia or America, six months from signing articles,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Rubber Advancing Tn Price,

NEW YORK, Dec. o7.-C. R. Flint has private advices from Para showing that exchange is demora lized, and rubber advancing rapidly in price: The stock of rubber on hand is 40 per cent. less than at this season for five years past. If receipts of rubber continue to de- cline many manufacturers will proba- hle have to shut down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
The Eight-Hour Law in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-The City Solicitor has decided that the eight- hour law is applicable to the depart ments under control of the city govern. ment. The law was enacted by the Legislature 2l years ago, but has re- mained a dead letter until atten tion was recently called to it by the United Labor League.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Shot and Killed His Wife,

ST ALBANs. Vt, Dec. 27.-G. N. Bell and wife, of Fairfax, in this county, have not lived together for a short time past Last night Mrs. Bell went to the house where her husband lived to get her things when he shot her. She lived only a few minutes after the shooting,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
A College Destroyed by Hare.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia,, Dec. a7.-Fire started in the main building of the Western College at Toledo, Ia., and as a high wind was prevailing at the time. the entire structure was consumed be- fore the flames could be checked. All that was saved was part of the library and the contents of the treasury. The loss is sl5O, 900, with insurance of $2a,z 500. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
slav n Says He will Fight Fairly.

LONDON, Dec, 27.-Frank Slavin, the Australian champlon pugilist, has written letter to the Pelican Club thanking the members for their gener- ous treatment of him. He intends in the future as he has always done to en- deavor to win any contest in which he
 may engage in fair and manly man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Blew His Euemy's Eyes Out.

FREDERICK, Md, Dec. 27.-Oliver H. Thom pson and Wesley Currey, of this county, renewed an old quarrel and Thompson blew Currey's eyes out with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
seven Days Overdue.

HALIFAX, N. s., Dec. 27.-The steam, ship Peruvian, from Liverpool for this port, is seven days overdue. and some veather reported hH iucoming shins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-27
Tna cr,, Almost Epidemic.

PARIS, Dec 27-The influenza which, is almost epidemic hero, is assuming a more serious type than that which char acterized it at the outset. Many cases have developed into pnepmonia with fatal results.