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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Appointments by Gov. Hill.

ALBANY, N. Y.. Dec. 24.-Gov. Hill has appointed Charles NJ Preston, of Rondout, Superentendent of Banks. MT. Preston is a lawyer and a member of tho Democratic State Committee of the Seventeenth district. He is about 42 years of age, and director in the Rondout National Bank, of which Gen. George H. Sharpe, of Kingston is President, and for which MT. Preston has been counsel for r years. He is familiar with banking law. Gov. Hill has also appointed John E. McKeon Justice of the District Court in the city of New York, in place of Ambrose Mcneil, deceased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
SPORTING GOSSIP.

Items of Interest In Baseball and Pugil-
 ::istic Circles.
 NEW YORK, Dec 24.-Mutrie denies that he has signed Brotherhood con- tract.
 Sullivan replied in the negative to . telegraphic inquiry from New Orleans whether4he would go to that city to box Kilrain in February.
 The papers in the League injunction case were seEved on Ward last night. The lawyers who, defended Sullivan at the timer of, his arrest in Nashville served papers on Charlie Johnson in a suit for $500 for professional services. A McKessport despatch says that Teemcr has put up forfeit for the s5, 900 sculling match with Thayer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
EiYhty-Fourth Annual Dinner.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The eighty fourth annual dinner of the New Eng land Society was held at Delmonico's last evening. About 500 covers were laid, and the gathering was, as usual on these occasions, a distinguished one. Among those to whom the duty was as- signed of responding to toasts wore General Sherman, c. M. Depew, Gen eral O. O. Howard. James c. Carter, Ad miral Braine, Mayor Grant, Secretary Noble, Rev. H. l.. Wayland, of Phila- delphia, and Rev. John w. Brown, of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
England VIII Seize Dclagoa Bay.

LONDON, Dec. 24.-Lord Salisbury is represented by those who are in official l contact with him to be determined to seize Delagoa Bay unless Portugal i'm mediately makes a satisfactory apology for her action in Southeast Africa, re- stores the status quo as it existed be- fore the recent raid of Serpa Pinto and makes suitable reparation for the in- jury inflicted upon British interests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
HER HEAD BLOWN OFF.
Horrible Crime of Burglars While Rob
 bing Jewelry Store.

Horrible Crime of Burglars While Rob-
 bing Jewelry Store.
 TARENTUM, Pa., Dec. 24.-Mrs. Paul Rubert had her head blown off by burg lars in her husbands jewelry store last night while attempting to prevent three desperadoes from carrying off a tray of diamonds.
 Her husband, who was in the back yard at the time, heard the shot and Immediately ran into the store to find his wife lying dead upon the floor. He picked up revolver one of the murder CTS left behind him and sprang through the window after them. He fired sev- eral shots at tho burglars, but they es- capped.
 A large posse are now in pursuit of the villains, and if they are caught they will be lynched.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
oowEN's DOUBLE.
Strange Story About a Man Who FolIoweA
 Him for Years.


 WILKEsBARRE Pa, Dec. 24.-An OK: lodge master of the Mollie Mcguire organization furnishes a local paper with what he claims is sure clew te the Gowen tragedy. He says the ex president of the Reading Railroad did not commit suicide, but was murdered by a man who personated the lawyer, and in appearance resemble him very much.
 The man in question has been follow. ing Gowen for years with view of taking his life. In order to carry out the plot successfully the stranger dressed exactly like Gowen, and dur ing the week the lawyer spent in Washington his double stopped at the same hotel and noted every movement. at the Washington store. Returning to Wormley's he watched Mir. Gowen, and when the latter left the hotel the stranger went up to Gowen's room and secreted himself.
 When Gowen returned the man in the room threw his overcoat over him and then shot him. The murderer thon, with the aid of an assistant, escaped by way of the window. The murderer blamed Gowen for many of the murders in the coal regions, and to avenge the death of friend on the gal1oEs, he made up his mind to kill the railroad man sooner or later. 4
 Mrs. Gowen and the immediate rela- tives of the deceased lawyer in Phila- delphia have from the first positively refused to credit the theory of suicide. They declared that the facts of the case awero totally against any such assump- tion, and were firm in the faith that he was murdered. The statement of the Mollie Mcguire confirms in Q startling manner the family's views. ..e-
 Capt. Linden, upon his return from Washington last week, said that Francis J. Gowen employed num- Der of special detectives to trace up the Mollie Maguires who had recently been released from the penitentiary. The superintendent of the Pinkertons has a complete list of these ex-convicts, and he placed his men upon their tracks with instructions to report to him every move they have made since being re- leased
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
A Female Connterfeiter Arrested.

BRADFORD, Pa, Dec. 24.-Emma Cole, aged 30 years, of Windfall, this county, was arrested by United States Marshal MacRea for making and circu- lating counterfeit money. Miss Cole says she was taught by a friend how to make counterfeit money with plaster of paris moulds, and that she only made S4. She will have a hearing before United States Commissioner Chapman today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Foul Play Suspected,

TRENTON, N. J., Dec. 24.-Harry Hill, a watchman at the Anchor Pottery was found drowned yesterday and the au- thorities upon investigation suspect foul play. They caused the arrest of John Farley, who was in tho habit of sleeping on the premises, but was ordered to keep away. He made a num- ber of threatening statements and was the last man seen with Hill. Coroner Abbott will hold an inquest to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Serious Accident to Railroad Passengerl

ANDovER, Mass, Dec. 24.-A piece of timber projecting from a freight train raked the side of passing express train on the Boston & Maine Railroad here, breaking every window and sash, and covering the passengers with glass and splinters. Tho cars were full of passengers. Fifteen or twenty persons were slightly cut or bruised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
susplcious Cablegrams from Brazil.

LISBON, Dec. a4.-Private cablegrams received in cipher from Brazil, via the West Coast and London, quote a different figure for exchange from that allowed to pass the censorship at Rio for direct cabling to Lisbon. It is thus difficult to calculate basis for com mercial transactions, and the actual situation in Brazil is left in uncer- tainty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
wom.n,s Strange Di.appearance.

PLATrsBURG, N. Y., Dec. a4.-Miss Caroline T. Mofitt, aged 47, sister of Congressman Mofitt and of Collector of Customs Moffitt, of this district, has been missing since Sunday night, when she left her fathers house. about two miles from this city, after the others of the family had retired. A large party of searchers are out, but have found no trace of tho missing lady, and it is sup posed she has committed suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Slight Panic in B Theater,

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-There was a slight panic in the Park Theater last evening caused by the noise of the fire engines which had been summoned for small fire few doors from the thea ter. Some one in the gallery started the trouble by crying fire" By the judicious efforts of the ushers and po- licemen on duty order was restored so promptly that no one was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Sad Relies of a Wreck.

AsBURY PARK, N.J., Dec. 24.-Several portions of human bodies, including one head, have boen found on the beach between Sandy Hook ana Seabright by the crew of Life-saving Stations 1 and 2. They are beyond doubt parts of the bodies of the crew of the bark Ger. mania, which was wrecked at Long Branch short time ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Jumped . Switch.

CONCORD, N. H., Dec. 24.-The down freight on the White Mountain divis- ion of the Concord & Montreal road jumped switch at Northfield last night, badly blocking the road. Through passengers north were sent over the Northern Railroad. Nobody was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Ills Estate Valued .t s4so, 900.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. .24.-Application was made by Francis J. Gowen and James E. Hood for letters of adminis- tration on the estate of the late Frank lin B. Gowen. The estate left by the deceased is valued, according to the pe- tltion filed, at $450,OOO, of which amount s350, is personal property, and $1OO, 900 real estate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Now England Society.

England Society of Pennsylvania held it's annual meeting, followed by ban quot, last night. Over 300 persons were present, including Postmaster-General Wanamaker, Rev. Lyman Abbott, Gen eral Horace Porter, and many other dis tinguished gentlemen. .-ska
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
The Globe Trotter in China.

HoNG KoNG, Dec. 24.-Nellie Bly, of New York, arrived here on the steam ship Oriental two days ahead of time. The delay at Colombo was due to the fact that the Victoria arrived one day earlier than expected, and the Oriental sailed one day later than advertised. She is well, and shall sail on the Oce- anic Saturday for San Francisco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Kilrain Signs for a Fight.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 24.-Articles of agreement were signed by Jake Kilrain and Felix Vauuuelin for a six-round glove contest, Queensbury rules, to take place in this city on January 19, for a purse of Sa,OO0. If Kilrain fails to knock his man out in six rounds he loses the fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
May Drive Culver from chica: go.

CHICAGO, Dec. a4.-So far from di- minishing,, stho indignation against is possible that public Opinion may compel hum to leave the city. A sign s'For Sale"iis tackled upone the Evans ton house. Tho Herald says editor fly that it bel eyes, with the vast ma iority of the citizens of Chicago, that he was corrHptlya influences. and calls on the Grana Jury to take up the case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
state Boundary Line Dispute.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The Supreme Court ot the United States granted the State of Virginia leave to file com plaint against the State of Tennessee in the matter of the disputed boundary line between the two States. SubpH naes were directed to be issued against TennaSSee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Trainer to Leave Case.

RACINE, Wis. Dec. 24.-Ed. Bithers, who handled J. l. Cases string of fast horses, and is noted for the time he has got from Jay-Eye-See, has arrived in Racine from California. He intimates that he has rendered hls resignation to MT. Case, to go into effect soon. It is understood that he has accepted posi- tion with California horseman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Will Moot the Knights.

WoBURN, Mass, Dec. 24.-The Wo- burn Leather Manufacturers Associa tion held a long meeting last night and voted to grant conference with 8 com mittee of the Knights of Labor to-day, when it is hoped some settlement of the existing strike will be reached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
The Puritan Beat. the Record.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The steamer Puritan, of the Fall River line, made the passage through tho Sound from Newport to New York, dock to dock, in 2 hours and s4 minutes, the fastest time on record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Tho washDurn Flour Mills Sold.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 24.-The Wash burn flouring mills have been sold for $750, 1000. The acquisition of the Wash burn mills will give to the syndicate which purchased the Pillsbury property. practically tho control of the Touring business in the Northwest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
British Liberal Policy.

LONDON, Dec. 24.-Mr. Gladstone, MT. Parnell and the other chiefs of the Gladstonian party will meet in London hefore the session of Parlia- ment opens to settle upon the course to be taken by the party ia Parliament
 This will be based on tho lines of the agreement made by MT. Gladstone and MT. Parnell during the latter's visit to Mir. Gladstone at Hawarden last week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
One Year for the Minister.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Recorder Smythe sentenced "Rev." William H. Ramscar, the proprietor of the Old Gentleman's UHsectarian Home, to one year in the penitentiary and pay fine of sloo- the extreme penalty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Monongahela Miners Resume Work.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 24.-A majority of the coal miners in the Monongahela Valley resumed operations at the half cent per bushel advance demanded by the miners. A few mines are still idle, but all will be in operation Tn ten days. The resumption will give employment to 5000 men, who have been on 8 strike for two months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
A Marble Poo, Dissolve,.

RUTLAND, Vt. Dec. 24. The Now England marble pool, in which the Ver- mont Marble Company and the Sheldon Marble Company, two of the largest marble concerns in the world have been jointly interested, has dissolved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Chief Hubbard Rsfuced.

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-At meeting of the Council last night Meyor Crieger sent in tho name of ex-United States Marshal Marsh for Chief of Police, vice Hubbard, reduced to captain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Denounced by the Papers.

LONDON, Dec. 24.-This mornings
 papers are unanimous in denouncing the
 Slavin-Smith nght as mostdisgraceful and cowardly exhibition on the part of Smith and his friends,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Failure of an Aaxertl.,nr Axent.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 24.-Charles C. Ford, proprietor of Ford's Newspaper Advertising Agency, made an assign ment for the benefit of his creditors Liabilities, $1S,O0O; assets, $3,5O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Ward Cautures Whitney.

.i LOWELL, Mass, Dec. 24.-John M. Ward was here and signed Arthur F.. Whitncy. third baseman of lass years Now York League Club, for the, Now York piayels Club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
A Newspaper Man Drops Dead.

JERSEY CITY, N. J., Dec. 24.-Capt. J. w. Bryce, tho well-known Hudson county newspaper man, died suddenly in this city of heart disease. He fell on the sidewalk in Montgomery street, and was carried into store. He was 70 years old H-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
nr. Moalynn,s Chrl.tma. pre.ant

NEW YORK, Dec. 24. Tho forme, parishioners of Rev. Dr. McGlynn to. day presented himsl, 600 they collected during the past three weeks. Last year they presented ssoo to him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
Stabbed Over a Game of Cards.

T BOSTON, Doc. 24.-Parquale Mallio stabbed and slashed Sebatto Cometto with long knife. intiicting probably faTAl injuries. Mallio is under arrest The men had quarreled over game of cards in saloon. s:@ cI.e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-24
False Alarm of Police.
Nyill Challenso Sullivan.

Frank P. Slavin will immediately issue challenge to fight John L. Sul- livan for $500 or 91,OO0 side, and the championship of the world, the fight to take place six months after the signing of articles, either in America or Aus tralia, ,75-
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-21
Happy Convict Land.

The Isla de PinOs, the Pine Island, -
Spaniards have established penal colony
for political offenders and certain classes of
criminals. The colony is nOminally under
the supervision of military governor. who,
however. seems to devote his time chiefly
to nautical experiments. leaving the con-
victs to enjoy their leisure the best way
they can. Some of them own quite extern
sive banana gardens; others assist the gov
ernor in the construction of patent life boats;
but the plurality gain living by the train
ing of fighting cocks. which they raise by
hundreds and ship to Havana and Cienfue-
Cos with every outgoing steamer. -FrOm
the Havana PrOgresO.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-21
Sunday Services.

Services we're conducted by Rev. NJ. E. Murphy.
The text for his sermon was taken from the
Epistle read on this day:"For many walk. of whom
l have told you, and now tell you weeping, that
they the enemies of the cross of Christ" A
brief extract from the sermon follows:
There is twofol world upon this earth which is
plainly indicated in many parts OF Scripture. We
under the strctest obligation to turn away
from one of these worlds, for the epistle says,
the friendship of this world is enmity to God.
This world which we are to separate from the true
side of life may be illustrated by few examples
and references to real life.
A man desires to stand high among his fellows
he wishes to be judge or politician, and even
hopes at some day to be pre- sdent His ambition is
legitimate and praiseworthy in one sense. But
what means does he often use to satisfy the crav-
ings of this ambition? Many times he sacrifices
his selfrespect. If his religion is favorable to his
aspirations he will make of it tool to aid him;
will pray devoutly and give literally to
charitable institutions. But if religion stands in
his way he will forsake it entirely for the purpose
of gratifying his worldly ambition.
Another man desires riches. He must become
rich by right or by wrong and quickly at that so
he starts a-saloon. To take away the low char
acter of the place he has large sign painted in
flaming letters over his door: Bonded Warehouse,
Rectifed Spirits and Imported Wines and L;q-
uors Retailed. Usually his imported liquor is
composed largely of fusil oil, little color
teral and some other poisonous mixture. But
what does this man for the souls and bodies
of the multtudes he sends to perdition, so long
as he accumulates wealth rapidly
| A young starting out in life with brilliant
prospects before him. seeks companionshp with
| low characters and not only wastes his own money.
but very often puts his hand into the cash drawer
| of his employer, that he may continue his soul
destroying debauches. These few examples
of that world must shun. and of which Script
ure says: II have told you, and tell you weep
ing, that they the enemies of the cross of
Christ
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-21
Old Boys.

We love to see old boys; what we mean
by this. is men that always remain boys:
no matter how old they get, they are still
boys. We also like to hear grey-headed
men address each other as Tom. Dick and
Harry; it shows that with all the trials and
trbulatiOns of life their hearts are still
young, and that they do not realize time is.
passing; also. that the boys of their youth
are still boys to them. 1t has been our
habit, since arriving at mans estate, to ad
dress men older than Ourself, that we are
familiar with. by their given name, and we
do it with all the respect and reverence that.
is due them. We address them thus to make
them feel that we consider them as young
as we are: we know that many an old heart
has been made to feel younger by being ad
dressed thus. To be sure there are some old
fossils that are possessed of certain false:
dignity that would have every one address
them by their sirname; this class of men.
soon grow old. Grabbed and unsOcial. One
of the best preventiOns against growing old.
is to retain the bOyhOOd names. At twenty
Sam Smith wants to be Mr.. Smith, but if he
gains that title then. at fOrtyfive he will
be old Smith; but if he retains the name of
Sam Smith. he will be the same Sam Smith
until eighty. and then he might become
Uncle Sammy Smith. but he will never be
old Smith if he lives to be a hundred years
d.-LakepOrt( Cal. Avalanche.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-21
Charity.

Since charity has become profession it's.
name is fast losing its significance and its
soul-captivating charms. There are hire
lings in it's offices and charlatans itinerating
the country and canting in every town in
the land III its sacred name They pose as
veritable philanthropists and robe them
selves in it's garments and use its sacred
language in order to crafty more etfectually
their ambition or greed. There is very little
compassion or generous tenderness in their
hearts that looks with a genuine desire to
relieve the wants and woes of others. If
the unfortunate. the weak and erring ones
had half the sympathy and sentiment and
speech extended to them in a private way
that they have in public or official capac-
ity would not their ending be vastly differ
ent than it is in many cases. Industrial
School Gem.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-21
Remarkable Pre- mOnitiOn.

Samuel Cranston. a well-to-do farmer of Filing
ton, Dodge county, had dream last spring. in
which he saw himself husking corn. and Just, as
he finished his work he fell dead. The dream so
impressed him that he related it to h wife, re-
questng her to tell no of it. During the sum-
mer he made all arrangements for his demise. 1t
worried Mrs. Cranston. who told some of her rel
atjves. About two months ago Dr. Sperry, of
Northfeld, Mr.. d. W. Sperry and wife, of this city,
and other relatives gave him surprise birthday
party, when they attempted to disabuse his mind
of the hallucinaton. 1t of no avail. He did
not wish to argue the matter with them. but de-
clared he would die during the early part of No.
vember. He was in good health and able to work
during the entire The work of husking
was finished Wednesday of last week. On Thurs
day, after seeing all the chores properly done. he
built fire in the parlor, and with book in hand,
seated himself in rocking chair and expired al
most instantly. He leaves a wife and daughter
(the latter doctor in Boston. Mass) to mourn
his sudden taking away. Rev. Nichols. of the
Christadelphan society, preached the funeral
sermon'last Suuday.-Owatonna Journal
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-21
Having Words Together.

Dictionary Ito Grammar): Please parse,
the butter.
Grammar: Butter is common noun
Dictionary: Very common. at your table
Grammar INDIGNATION in tense): 1t ought
to agree with you. then: you're full of the
very cOmmOnest things.
Dictionary (hardly able to find words in
which to express himself): Your parts of
speech are abOminable.
Grammar: They beat yours from to-
lizard
Dictionary: don't care for yonr defy
Grammar: Nor [ for your definitions
Dictionary: | owe no allegiance to YOU,
| am independent of all rules of Grammar.
Grammar: Your talk shows it.
Dictionary: l wouldn't be in yOur mood
for anything. You are debasipg adjec-
tive in the superlative degree
GRAMMAR No more of your Worcester
shire sauce!
Dictionary (scornfully): Worcester! Didn't
you ever Noah Webster? That's me!
(At this speech Grammar fled aghast. y
Texas Siftings
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-21
TOnsOrial Item.

Judge(who is bald headed): If half what
the witnesses testify against you is true,
your conscience must be as black as your
hair
Prisoner: If mans conscience is regu-
lated by his hair. then your Honor hasn't
got any conscience at all.-Texas Siftings.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-21
Business Before Pleasure.

The Minister: What a pleasure to be
good! Are you good. Tommy?
Tommy: No, not very; but Pm goin' to-.
turn over new leaf soon as lick that
Thompson kid. Business before pleasure,
that's my mOttO.-Munsey's Weekly