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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
AN HISTORIC SPOT

For Waterbury People to Remember,
 While pedestrians are passing the west side of South Main street, looking at the site of the old building which has been torn down, very few are familiar with the history of this memorable..place. In Key olutionary times this house was occupied by family named Curtis. The head ot this family, Isaac Curtis, was patriot of the most pronounced type, and when Washington was passing through this sec ton, Curtis offered him the hospitality ot the house; and here for two days the Father of his Country conferred with his boon friends John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Dr Rusk. This was about the year 17S0. The people from all around came to this spot to catch a glimpse of the GREAT WASHINGTON. The property has changed hands many times since and always proved a good investment to the owner. Here it was that the HON C. b. WEBSTER laid the foundation ot hls large fortune in the painting business. CHARLES DEAN, the famous pollce officer, also piled the brush at this anclene establishment CHARLES THATCHER, the prominent Bank street merchant, began to make his wealth here. Joseph Archam bault. the successful South Main street grocer, had to leave here for larger quar- ters. Jos Bibro, whose wagons can be seen on the street daily, did thriving business here Miller & Peck, the world renowned dry goods men, would have had the property seven years ago, only they did not reach home from New York before it was sold. They always regretted It. The Hon E. c. Lewis, the wealthy Iron King, who can turn any kind of metal into gold, had his eye on this spot with view to the erection of PUBLIC ARl GALLERY in nemory of WASHINGTON and his compatriots. The property fell into the hands of Charles Pritchard, the MAYOR OF WEST SIDE HILL, who sold it to the Waterbury Furniture com pany in 1885, It was always known as THE LUCKY SPOT." Contractors Thompson& Hurlburt have preserved parts of the ancient structure to be exhibited ID the lobby of the new postof1ice when built
 It is in keeping with the success of the Waterbury furniture coihPaiy .n"' It should fall into their hands, as 1t Will now branch out into a MAMMOTH FuRNl TIRE HOUSE. When we throw oul doors open the first of next March for the Spring trade, it will be to the people o1 New Haven county like the BIRTH OF NEW REPUBLIC.
 Our friends will find at our store o1 Graud street great display or everything in the Furniture line for Xmas. Come ane see our five floors and judge for yourselves We are little crowded for room at present but our low prices and character of tn house is selling the goods.
 A Merry Christmas, one and all,
 And joy be with you now and ever;
 Buy your goods, both great and smali'
 And then from us you'll never sever
 WATERBURY FURNITURE co.
 20 GRAND STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
A QUIET FUNERAL.

F. B. Gowen's Head Carefully Examined
 Before the Remains Were Buried.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1S.-F. B. Cow ems funeral was a quiet and private one, as the family deslred. Before the funeral the wound minis head was ex- amined more minutely than had been practicable at Washington.
 Captain Linden said he detected powder marks on the skin, and was convinced that the pistol had been held close to the head, and that it was case of suicide.
 Dr. James Darrach, of Germantown, made very careful examlnation, and could see no powder marks, even with tho aid of strong glass. He evidently believes that tho shooting was acci- dental
 There were insurance policies on MT. Gowen's life aggregating SaOO, 900. It is not believed that any of the com panies will contest payment because of the manner of death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Probable Chairm on.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-Speaker Reed says he will announce his committees before the House agrees to take a holi- day recess. This decision may delay the recess adjournment till Saturday, but the general impression is that the House will amend the Sena:e resolu- tion for recess for tomorrow and make it Friday. Cutcheon (Mich.) will prob ably be chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs; Boutelle (Me.), Naval Affairs; Morell (Kan.). Invalid Pen sions: Grosvenor (Ohio) or Henderson ,Ill.>, Rivers and Harbors; Dorsey tNeb.), Banking and Currency; Perkins (kan.), Indian Affairs; Bingham Pa. ], postoifices and Post Roads; Payson t1ll.), Public Lands; Hit Ull.), For eign Affairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Narrow Escape from Death.

RoNDoUT, N. Y., Dec. 1s.-Mrs. Isaac Avery, of Newburgh, narrowly escaped death from asphyxiation at the Hotel Brunswick here. Before retiring Mrs. Avery left word at the office that she wished to be called in time to catch the early train. Vigorous pounding at her was forced open and the room was full of gas, and the woman unconscious. After some time she was restored tc consciousness. She had either blown out the gas or improperly turned it off
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
A Change in City Government.

MERIDEN, Conn, Dec. 1s.-The Repub- licans elected all their ticket except City Clerk, and are returned to power after being put three years. Benjamin Page, (Rep,) for Mayor has 24S major ity. Herman Hess, (Dem.) wins the City Clerkship on his personal popular ity. The Council will stand 21 Repub- licans to 9 Democrats. The fight was not political one, the point at issue being proposed increase of city taxes, which idea will now be abandoned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Almost 8 BiGamist.

NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 1s.-The police are looking for Frank Miller of 42 Fair street, who represented himself as a single man, proposed marriage and was accepted by Belle Merritt, of Jefferson street The wedding was to have taken place soon, but letter from Miss Mer- ritt fell into Mrs. Miller's hands and the two women met Explanations fol- lowed and Miller disappeared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Washed AWAY by the Sen.

LoNG BRANCH, Dec. 1s.-The bulk head erected at a cost of $3, 900 by the municipality to repair tho great wash out on Ocean avenue, opposite tho How land Hotel, has been carried away by the sea. great crevasse stretch ing nearly across the thoroughfare is 1aft-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
WITHHOLDING BACK TAKES.
The Books of tho Morris < Essex Unde
 Examinat tion by Experts.

The Books Of tho MOTHS ~ Esscx Under
 Examination by Experts.
 TRENTON N. J., Dec 1S.-Before Arbi- traitors Judge John F. Dillon. of New York, and F. w. Stevens testimony is being taken in the case of the Morris X Essex Railroad, charged by the State with withholding Sl,250, GOO ill back taxes since 1865, by means of false re- turns to the Railroad Commission CTS.
 The Gummeres, father and son, are aiding AttorneyGeneral Stockton in the prosecution, and eX-Governor Bedle and Messrs. Muirhead and McGee are fighting for the railroad. An expert for the State is delving in the books of the company while tho trial is proceed ing. Three thousand pages of testi- mony have already been printed, and a decision may be reached by tho middle of January.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Beaten With a Heavy Club.

s LOCK HAVEN, Pa., Dec. 1s.-The Cor oner's jury Investigating the death of Wm. Lovett, who was found murdered, rendered verdict finding that he came to his death by being beaten with a heavy club by Charles Brown, with whom he had a difficulty. Brown and his brother William had been arrested on suspicion, but no evidence was elici- ted connecting the latter with the crime, and he was released.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
The SenAe's Secret Session.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The Senate in secret session confirmed large num- Der of nominations. The only nomin- ation which was debated at any length was that of Davld G. Brewer to be As sociate Justice of the United States. More than an hour was devoted to this nomination. The general impression is that it will be confirmed today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
A Mat Dog Scare.

READING. Pa., Dec. 1S.-A fever of excitement has prevailed in the lower end of this county since last Monday on account of the ravages of mad dogs. Such slaughter of canines, inoffensive and otherwise, probably never occurred before in any city, and everybody hero is as much afraid of stray dog as if it were already afflicted with rabies. Yes terday fifteen dogs were killed, thirty one the day before, and forty-six in the five days preceding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
A Young Cashier Missing.

BROOKLYN, Dec. IS. - Henry L..
 O'Brien, assistant cashier in the tax office, and prominent among young so- ciety people in this city, has been miss ing several days. There are ugly ru- mors connecting his disappearance with a note for $2. 900 to which the endorse. ment ot Senator O'Connor was forged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Chicago After Sir Arthur Sullivan.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-lt is reported that the Auditorium management is negoti- ating with Sir Arthur Sullivan for a prolonged season of comic opera to open in February next under the personal direction of tho eminent composer. It is proposed to produce all of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas except the Con doliers," with the largest and strongest company ever seen in comic opera Tn the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Furnaces Closed for the Winter

READING, Pa., Dec. 1S.-The Joanna Furnace, at Joanna. this county, and the Jones iron ore mines have closed down for the winter. Tho Jones ore mines are among the oldest in the country, orc having been mined there 15O years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
A Conductor on Trial for Stealing

BUFFALO, N. Y.. Dec. 1S.-John Springbrook, New York Central pas senger conductor, indicted and charged with stealing six passage ticket from the road, is on trial before Judge Da- mets and jury in the Court of Oyer and Terminer. Railroad detectives are the main witnesses for the prosecution
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Some 15O cases of Presidential postmasters whose terms have expired during the month of December and others which have been pending, will be sent to the White House in short time. The President is ready to give these cases considera- tion, and it is expected that a large number of the nominations will be ready for the Senate when it meets after tho holiday recess.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Furnished V Bond of &5O,OOO.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-F. J. Harts- horn, of Iowa, who has been appointed by Sergeant-at-Arms Holmes of the House, to be cashier of his office, has given a bond of $50, 900 for the proper performance of his duties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Tho Montana Muddle.

HELENA, Mont, Dec. 1s.-uov. Toolo sent his message to the Senate and tho Democratic House of Representative, ignoring the Republican House. The Senate considered the message. The Republican House has so far paid no at tention to the warrant sent to tho mem bers by the Democratic body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
salley Found Chilly.

NEW YORK, Dec 1s.-Wm Salley was found guilty of murder in the second degree in throwing Benjamin Hatton from an excursion steamer last sum-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
A Plot to Assassinate a Ktur.

SHANGHAI Dec. 1s.--A plot has been discovered to assassinatc the King of Corea, who, it is reported, desires to ab- dicate in favor of Prince Min Quong Yik. Several high officials, implicated in the conspiracy, have been exiled to Hnnr Kong.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
An Embezzler.s Return to 1>e.and.

PHILADELrIIA, Dec. 1s.-Warrants for the eXtradition of Thos Marman, accused of embedding postal funds at Castle Bellingham, Ireland, and arrested here, arrived last evening, and Marman will be taken back on the Gcrmanic from New York to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The Senate Committee on Education authorized a favorable report on Senator Blair's bill ito aid in the establishment and tom porary support of common schools" This is the bill commonly known as the "Blair Educational Bill, :" which passed the Senate last session. but failed to pass the House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Twenty Catholic Churches Closed.

VIENNA, Dec. 1s.-Twenty Catholic Churches in the Russian province of Kieff have been closed by order of the Governor of the province. No reason was given for the act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Miss Hisland Ahead of Time.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Miss Blsiand left Hong Kong Sunday, three days ahead of time on her trip around the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Russia Invites skater Donoghue.

NEwBURG. N. Y., Dec. IS. A letter was received here from St. Petersburg, Russia, requesting Joe Donoghue to be present and participate in the intcrna- tional skating races to be held in that country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Alaska's Now Governor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Lyman E. Knapp, of Vermont. was nominated by the President to be Governor of Alaska.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Parnell to Visit Gladstone

LONDON. Dec. IS MT. Parnell after leaving Nottingham will go to Hawar den to pay a visit to MT. Gladstone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
No News of Dillon,s float.

NEW 1oRK, Dec. 1s.-Nothing has yet been heard of the boatman, David Dill lon, who was swept out to sea in his 19-foot boat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Emin Out of Danger.

ZANZIBAR, Dec. 1s.-Emin Pasha's 9hysicians to-day pronounce him out of Ranger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Freedom Through Gladstone.

Mir. Parnell spoke of the objects of the Tenants Defence League, which, he said, was the most powerful and at the same time the most peaceful movement ever known in Ireland or any other country. In spite Of coercion and her other ills, he declared, Ireland was per- fectly tranquil under assurances that Mir. Gladstone would soon give to the country and her people their legitimate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Tho "Times" Letters.

MT. Parnell would not say that it was impossible to govern Ireland by mere coercion, but he would say that Mir. Ealfour's method of coercion by consti- tutionalism would never sue, eed. Recur- ring to the Special Commission, he de- clared that it had not tried the personal indictments against members and tthers, but had tried the Irish nation and the movement of the Irish party. He knew that the Times" letters were forgeries but he would almost accept which had been offered to him by tho Government.
 Mr. Parnell declared that all talk of the Protestant minoritS opposing an Irish Parliament, or of Catholics op- pressing Protestants was fallacious. Modified Gladstone homo rule, he said, was prefera ble to Grattan's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
PARNELL'S SPEECH
He Addresses a Large Meeting
 at Nottingham.
HAS HOPES IN MIR. GLADSTONE.
Balfour's Mixture of Law and Ooercioy
 Bound to Fail.

Manufactures Need Developing in 1re-
 land Tho Practical Result of Home
 Rule Tho Pigott Forgcries and the
 Special Commission-The Irish Loader
 to Visit Hawarden.
 NOTTINGHAM, Dec. 1S.-Mr. Parnen last night spoke in reply to the speech recently made by Lord Sails bury at the Conservative conference.
 A great crowd greeted the Irish leader on his arrival at the railway station, and some of his opponents gave vent to groans Parnell was accorded an en- thusiastic welcome on his way through Nottingham. He was entertained at luncheon by the Liberal Club.
 In his speech he condemned Balfour's policy of spending the public moneys for improvements, and said he prefer red that local governments should con- trol the spendings.
 Manufactures for Ireland.
 With regard to the future condition of Ireland MT. Parnell said he believed that many manufactures might be de- veloped there to such an extent as to take the strain off land, and enable the people to look to other means of gain ing living besides farming. Ireland, he said, must promote her own indus tries, and should not depend upon Eng land. The means wherewith to defray her expenses ought to como from an Irish eXchequer, or, best of all, through individual and local efforts. The granting of home rule to Ireland would not discourage the rich people of Eng land from promoting her industrial de- velopment. The money thus invested would be -judiciously expended instead of being wasted, as it now is, to keep in power government of fraud and trickery. and would enable Ireland to keep her head above water, so that she would no longer be an exhibition for the wonder and scorn of the nations ot tho world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

CH R RIS'I'M AS ,! L'oR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS buy use tul things. They will bring more enjoy ment than any trinkets you can buy. In clothing we have Smoking Jackets,
 Dressing Gowns,
 Bath Robes, Besides a full line of OV ERC OATS, KEEPERS and SUITS for Men and Boys GARMENTS that are we'll made and give good satisfaction to the wearer.
 In FURNISHING GOODS there are so many useful articles that it is impossible to enumerate all. HANDKERCHIEFS, MUFFLERS, NECKTIES, GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, CANES, SCARF-PINS, SLEEVE TTONS, UNDERWEA HOSE, Are few among many that will be sure to make the one that receives them happy In FURS we have about every small article that is fashionable, CAFES, BOAS, MUFFS, Etc, For Children as.well as Ladies.
 In Leather GoodsDG 1 3Hl} 1Ai:-: 1 TRUNKS, BAGS, POCKETBOOKS, 1 TOILET CASES, SHAVING SETS, BLACKING SETS, 1 COLLAR and
 CUFF BOXES You will find an endless variety of use ful and handsome articles just the thing for presents it D. B. MullingS, Nos CT and 6 BANK STREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
CH RIS'l' MAS ]!

EOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS buy use tul things. They will bring more enjoy ment than any trinkets you can buy. In clothing we have
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-09-04
THE cANTEEN SYSTEM.
A New Feature Of Army Life That Has
7tht'i' Novel Effects.

A New Feature of Army Life That Hai
saa Novel Effects.
A feature OF Army life that is now
attracting some attention outside Of
the ranks, and which has the approval
of the officials of the War Department
is what is known as the "canteen."
1t is best known in the English army,
and has for its object the providing for
soldiers of food. drink and amuse-
ments. Atpresent the first two named,
aside from the necessities OF the sol
dier, which are provided by the COM
missary department, are supplied by
the post traders, Until within the last
few years the business Of the post
trader was profitable, but with the
growth of new towns near the posts
his business fell of. until now his rev.
enue is derived largely from his IL
cense to sell beer and wine. In many
cases it is said that the post trader
abuses the privileges thus granted him,
and dispenses to the soldiers poor
quality Of whisky and brandy. The
traders dealings are thus often preju-
dicial to good order and discipline at
the post. 1t is this fact, probably
more than any other that has led to
the adoption Of the canteen system.
The canteen is controlled by volun.
tary association Of the soldiers. The sup
plies are purchased and sold as at the
post traders, but no spirituous liquors
are sold, and no liquors OF any kind
to an intoxicated man. BY this means
the soldiers themselves lend their
aid to the officers in maintaining disci.
pline. The amusements include both
indoor and outdoor recreation and
sports. and it is this feature to which
the officers look for the best results
in the morals Of the enlisted men. The
results OF the system have been SO sat-
isfactory that the War Department
officials and heads Of the army give all
possible encouragement to its growth.
In short time y complete list Of the
locations Of canteens will be made up.
They are known to exist at Davis ISL
and, New York harbor; Columbus
barracks. and several posts in the
West. It Is expected that the reports
now coming in will be 20 favorable
that the extension Of the canteep m.
tenn to every army post will 90
accomplished. Washington Let
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-09-04
FOB OUR YOUNG READERS
LITTLE NELL's DREAM.

The fairy tale was ended, the wicked Queen
had fed;
The Prince had saved the Princess and cut on
the monsters head:
The people oil were joyful, and the Princess
and the Prince
Were marriad and-so ran the tale-"hved
happily ever since"
Nell closed the book Of fairy italics and unused:
Il wonder why 3
There are no fairies nowadayss only wish
thatI III
Could be fairy Princess like the Princess
"A Goldenhair." @ ~ , .
Here Nell dropped of to sleep, and then she
.E started in her chair, e q
and behold
Out crept wee elf-Princess all arrayed in cloth
OF gold;
She sighed little tired sigh, and then Nell
heard her say,
In tiny tired little voice, that sounded far
away:
"Oh, dear! how very nice it is for once to get
outside.
You've no idea how fiat It is, my dear, until
you've tried, -
To be shut up in q story-book with Dragons.
Queens and Kings,
And ALWAYS have to do and say the same old,
senseless things;
You think 1t would be very fine, but really it's
no joke! ESQ
I'd rather be girl, like goal"
Then little Nell
awoke -
..Poor Princess Goldenhalr," said she-''un'
happy little elf,
I'm rather glad, upon the whole, that am Just
myself!''
%. Hereford in St. Nicholas.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-09-04

60 into the barn. in turn, and ask him
all the questions We can think off,
Splendid" cried the rest Of the
children. "You 60 first Kate"
IAN right" said Kate, and of she
went
She walked quietly into the barn, a.
II on some other business. and seeing
Harry, said:
Hello, Harry! You herel What are
you doingp'
Sorting apples." said Harry limo
Gently.
why are you sorting apples.
Harry"
why, uncle saysi Isort all these.
he willtake me to the county fair to-
morrow. Won't that be jollyp"
"Will you be able to finish them this
afternoonP'
Yes, inded! ! have ever so many
done now"
HALF OF them?"
mo, not half"
Quarter OF themr"
mo, not quite"
Half aquarterp"
"Yes, guess So"
ANY more than half a quarterp"
| "A little more. think, said Harry
now seeing the trick, but not willing
to acknowledge 1t.
"How much more than half quar-
terp" said Kate again.
II don't know"
Now, Harry had not worked while
he talked, which was precisely what
his cousin desired.
Before Kate could ask any more
questions Carrie came along, and,
looking surprised. said:
What are you two doing hereP"
Sorting apples" said Harry. sadly.
for he knew that Carrie had come to
torment him with more questions.
"How many have you doneP"
"Oh. lots"
'But how manyp" persisted his tor
mentor.
II don't know" said poor Harry.
why don'tyo know"
But before Harry could answer this
question Ella arrived on the scene and
asked question after question until
Harry was thoroughly Disguised and
discouraged; but Frank had to have
his turn, and Notwithstanding the
tears in Harcy's eyes. piled him with
questions until Harry was in despair.
just at this point little Ralph arrived.
and said: I'm are going to ak Hawy
quexions now" and turning to Harry
he said: lis those apples, HawyP"
"Are you going to ask questions, too.
Ralph?" said poor Harry. now begin
ming to sob.
I'm are." said Ralph, favorite ex-
preston of his.
what does yoa cry for 20, Harry"
..I'll never al another question e.
long as live, said Harry. III you
will only isAvs ns alone; but,it does
not make mech difference now" ne
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