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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
NEWS OF THE DAY. i "A

Four lives were lost by the National Line dock fire in Now York city.
 Nellie By, the globe trotter, arrived at Ceylon two days ahead of time.
 Mrs. Scott Lord, Mrs. Harrison's sis ter, is dangerously in Washington.
 There is a suspicion that the Mime apolis fire was of incendiary origin.
 Many Southerners met in New York to express sorrow at the death of Jeffer- son Davis and to extend sympathy to his family.
 Consul Edwards. our representative in Berlin, is cordially disliked by the German firms who export goods to this country. -saa -.A <zA4
 Many cases of influenza have appeared in Berlin and Vienna and it is feared that the St. Petersburg epidemic has spread to those cities.
 MT. Joseph Chamberlain writes from Cairo expressing his opinion that the Government ought to show readiness to propose substitutes for MT. Gladstone's bills.
 The Right Rev. Bishop McMahon of Hartford dedicated with imposing cere- monies the new Catholic church at Nor oton Conn.,, assisted by large number of priests.
 Heavy rains have prevailed through out California for two weeks past. Though damage has been done in some localities, the general effect has been highly beneficial to grain and other crops.
 Early yesterday morning Jim Lyddy, the well-known Lightweight pugllist of Elizabeth, N.J knocked ont Jim McCor- mick, middl le- weight of Pittsburg, in desperate fight with bare knuckle near Brooklyn.
 Thousands of persons stopped in Union Square, New York, on their way to church to witness a fire which dam aged tho Maillard outlining, at Four teenth street and University place, $500, 900 worth, and during which four firemen were injured.
 The steamer Capua, from Brazil, re- ports everyt thiLg quiet in the province of Alagoas. The organization of the revolutionary party was so perfect that there has been no check or injury to commerce. It is hinted that Amerl- cans had a hand in the change of gov ernment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
LL,ABOR'S SOLID ARMY
Grand Results Expected from
 the St. Louis Meeting.
MT. Powderly Highly Pleased over the
 Consolidation.

He Says H Marks an Era in the Labor
 ton Proclamation-The Federation of
 The Federation of Labor to Meet in Isos-
 ton Wednesday,.
 ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9.-The National Farmers Alliance and the Farmers and Laborers' Union, both having been in session in this city for five days past, have adjourned sine die. Each pro- fesses great satisfaction relative to the work accomplished, and particularly as regards the plan of federation. All somewhat jubilantly assert that the ac- tive cooperation of all the farming in- terests, together wi5h the industrial interests, as represented by the Knights of Labor, makes combination moro potential than any similar organization in the country.
 The Farmers Alliance after adjourn ment officially visi ed the Farmers and Laborers' Union Convention in the EX- position Building in a body and were cordially received. A formal rece ption was rendered the members, after which they departed for homo.
 The name of the combined order as agreed upon is the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union.
 The new combination is the same as the old with the exception of few verbal changes. One of the chief at fractions is the striking out of the word ''country' before the phrase "country mechanics" :" This will enable large number of mechanics in villages and cities, who are Knights of Labor, to join the organization. It is provided that negroes may be taken into the unio Il al the option of the State organi- Zations, but they cannot be made dele gates to the National Convention. The name of the organization has been changed to National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Headquarters will be established at Washington, D. C., where the president, secretary and chairman of tho Executive Committee will transact business.
 Mir. Powderly professed great satis- faction, saying his expectations as to marriage had been largely exceeded He believed. the union of these great interests marked an era in the indus trial world no less important than the emancipation proclamation of 1865.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
WASHINGTON TOPICS
Centennial Celebration of the
 American Congress.
THE TWO HOUSES WILL UNITE
The President and His Cabinet Will Taks
 Part in the Exercises.

Chief Justic Fuller Will Deliver an Ora
 tion-Waiting for the Report of the Sil-
 .ott Investigation - Rumors that MT.
 .eedom will be Punished-Ta1k About
 seimbursing Congressmen.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The attention of both Houses of Congress this week will be centered on the centennial cele- bration of tho inauguration of the American Congress, to be held in the hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The programme arranged for the occasion is simple, but the event will gather interest from the circum- stance that it will be the first gathering of the people of the new Administration and the first joint meeting of the two Houses of the Fifty-irst Congress.
 Tickets for the occasion will be issued to the President and the members of Congress, and admittance to the Capitol on that day will be by card only. The House of Representatives will meet at tho usual hour and will notify the Sen ate that it is in session.
 The Senate, preceded by the PreSi- dent and Nice-President the members of the Cabinet. the Justices of the Su- preme Court of tho United States and other distinguished officials will then proceed to the nall ol the House to take part in the exercises there. Tho Marine Band will discourse sweet Au- sic, Rev J. c. Butler, the Senate chxp- lain, will offer the opening prayer, Chief Justice Fuller will deliver an Oration and the ceremonies will con clude with the admins tration of the benediction by Rev. w. II. Milburn, the chaplain of the House. Nice-Presi- dent Morton, the President of the Sen ate, will preside at the Speakers desk during the ceremonies. At their con- clusion the Senate will return to the Senate Chamber, where an immediate adjournment will be had. The House will adjourn without further business
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
THE RAILWAY MYSTERY.
Mamie Hughes Story May Unravel the
 Murder Committed Two Years. Ago.

RAILWAY, N. J., Dec. 9.-Though no tangible proof has been discovered in- eliminating the Froatt family in the Railway mystery. the sentiment of the people in this part of New Jersey is that the unknown girl who was found mur- deled bv the roadside met her death at the hands of one of the Froatts. All efforts to. get information from the members of the Froatt family who are locked up in the New Brunswick Jail have been unavailing. They will neither deny or confirm the story told by Mamie Hughes.
 She is the girl who was kept pris- oner in the Froatts house and was later sent to Staten Island to marry old m an Froatt. She says that William Froatt told her at different times a story about having met an Irish emigrant girl whom he took to his house and kept there for a time, and that later they quarreled and she had disappeared. He seemed to be moody about this, and when the Hughes girl drew attention n to the fact that the migrant girl dis B. appeared about the same time that tn @ Railway murder occurred, she says young Froatt caught her by the throat and threatened to kill her if she ever mentioned the fact again.
 The Froatt family have had very bad record in Now Jersey. Their house was always the haven for disolute char acters. When the excitement over the Railway murder was at it's height the family, which consisted of John Froatt, over seventy years of age, Mrs. Froatt, some ten years younger, and William, heir son, aged twenty-six, moved away very suddenly. There had been many rumors about them in connection with the murder, but nothing was learned which would warrant an arrest.
 Detective Gregory, who had charge of the case when the murder was com mitted, in 1887, is handling the investi- gation now. He preserved all the clothing found on the body, and yester- day he made tour of the country near where the Froatts lived to find out if any of the neighbors could recognize the clothes as those worn by the emigra nt girl who lived with the Froatts just be- fore the murder
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
FLEECED BY SILCOTT,
The Defaulter Realized Nicely by Forging
 Congressmen's Names.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 9.-The opinion seems to be general that the House will vote special appropriation to reimburse the members for thelr losses sustained by the Silcott dedication. Some opposition to this proposition is manifested by several of the mem bers, and it is certain the appropriation will not go through the House lon wheels.''
 tigate tho dedication continues it's work further evidences of Silcott's villainy become apparent. Mir. Leedom has discovered that thirtyfve notes aggregating S14, 800 were forged with the names of member by the absent cashier, and taken up at the National Metropolitan Bank on Novem Der P, the day that Silcott drew a large amount of money from the treasury. notes to destroy the evidence of forgery against him. Forgery is an eXtradi- table otfeEse, and it is evident that the crafty cashier was perfectly aware of this, and, also that in failing to return the money taken from the treasury was simply breach of trust, which is not extraditable. Mir. Leedom has ascer- tained that many of the forged names were those of new members. If Silcott is captured in Canada and the fact that he forged notes can be proven, he can be eXtradited.
 Is is hinted to-day that reconenda- tions for severely punishing Leedom are seriously contemplated. The prac- tice of conducting the sergeant at arms office as if it were a brokers shop will be roundly condemned. The custom of permitting impecunious Congress- men to draw their salaries in advance will also be severely criticised and means preventing it's repetition sug-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
GREAT LABOR MEETING.
Ihe American Iedoration of Labor to
 Convene at BostoH

Convene at Bosto1H
 BosToN, Dec. 9.-The ninth consecu- tive annual gathering, which will be known as the fourth convention of the American Federation of Labor, which is to begin here .to-m orrow, promises to be not only the largest represen tative gathering of real working men ever held in this country but also one of the most important in it's effects upon the labor movement. | nder the presidency of Samuel Gompers, the Federation of Labor came rapidly into prominence, and there seems to be a practical possi- bility of the Federation soon compris- ing the great bulk of organized labor ing men of tho United States in all trades.
 The present roll Of the Federation of Labor shows that there are over i, 700 trade unions, with membership of about 600, 900, and new members are constantly being added.
 The main feature of this new and most successful organization is the plan by which it is sought to permit each branch of industry to manage it's own affairs, having at it's back the substan- tial sympathy and support of the entire body of federated labor.
 The Federation of Labor has thus for steered clear of mere theorists, spout CTS, mischief makers and leeches, and kept to business. The general plan is for each trade to be organized in it's separate unions, with it's separate na- tional body. Then each trade sends it's representatives to the annual conven- tion of the Federation. One result of this simple, business-like plan has bcen to keep down the expenses of the Fed eration to very low figure, avoiding the cost of expensive propagandists, of luxurious offices, and of other luXuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
THE RIGH7EUl HEIR,
Two Uncles Take Possession of Proper t
 Belonging to Their Nephew.

Two Uncles Take Possession of Property
 Belonging to Their Nephew.
 MILFORD, Pa, Dec. 9.-John R. Quinn, wealthy retired farmer, whose homo was near this place, died of old age month ago. He left son, Morris, twenty-one years old. Quinn had two brothers, twins, living on an ad djoining farm. When the old man was taken sick they removed him to their home and kept him there until he died. The deceased left about $l5, ,OOO in cash in the Port Jervis banks, and property valued altogether at So, 900.
 Immediately after his death the two brothers produced will and took pos session of the farm, alleging that they were the sole heirs and that tho son was disinherited. The boy interested two Milford lawyers in his case. They caused an investigation to be made, ana now it is claimed that the will was either forgery or was palmed off upon the old man, who was childish. The two brothers became frightened and offered to give the boy one-half, but the offer was refused. It is rumored that warrants are to be issued for their arrest on the charge of forgery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Little of Exciting Interest Anticipated il
 Either House.

Little of Exciting Interest Anticipated in
 Either House.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.--Unless some- thing unexpected should spring up, the Senate will transact very little business this week. There is little disposition to proceed to the consideration of regular business until the committee have been rearranged. The caucus committee met to-day to continue this work, but it may take several days to dispose of it. In the meantime there will be the us- ual flood of old and new bills sent to the Clerks desk every morning. Some resolutions of inquiry may be offered and discussed.
 It is not unlikely that the nomination of Associate Justice Brewer will be taken up and considered in executive session during the week. The general policy of the Republican Senators is to post pone the consideration of all nomina- tions until the holidays are over, but the urgency of this case may appeal to have it excepted from the general rule. The story published during the past week that tho Democratic Senators have determined to oppose Judge Brewers confirm tion, in retaliation for the de- lay in the consideration of Chief Justice Fuller's nomination, is discredited by Republican members of the Committee on the Judiciary.
 The House will have little to do dur ing the week. Early adjournments will be taken on each day of meeting and it is hadly likely that any bills will be introduced. The Silcott jnvestiga- tion is the main thing in which the members arc interested and the report of the committee is awaited with a great deal of impatience. The Com mittee on Rules has not yet had a meet ing, but should it succeed in organiz- ing and making a report to the House early in the week there will be good prospects for moro lively sessions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
FOUND BY HER MlTTEN.
Two Little Girls Drowned in New J3x.
 sey Pond.

sey Pond.
 MORRIS PLAINS, N. J., Dec. 9.-A mit- ten protruding above the surface of pond on the McCurdy estate, near here, yesterday, attracted the attention of James Elliott, boy who was playing about the neighborhood.
 Young Elliott ventured out on the ice until he reached the place where the ice had been broken. He took hold of the mitten, and was mortified to find that it contained human hand. As he pulled the mitten an arm came in view.
 The boy ran to Hansel Haverborn, the butler employed on the McCurdy es- tate, and informed him of the discov- cry he had made.
 Haverborn summoned assistance and started for the pond. some men, in pond and gently raised tho body. As it was brought to the surface it proved to be that of little girl.
 Havercorn staggered back and ex- claimed:
 My God! that's my little Eva.''
 The dead child was carried to the shore, where Haverborn gave vent to his grief in pitiful manner. Eva was a bright little girl, eleven years old.
 Haverborn suddenly thought of his daughter Clara, thirteen years old, who had left the house with her sister Eva soon after dinner.
 Active search was made for Clara. but she could not be fonnd in tho neigh borhood.
 It was then thought that she might have been drown.I with her sister.
 The'searching party broke the ice at different places on the pond, and finally found the body of Clara not far from where Eva's body was recovered.
 The bodies of the two little girls were carried to their parents home, near by. Mir. and Mrs. Haverborn were nearly prostratsd with grief over the terrible misfortune that had betallep them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
A Rrayo CaOtain'S Misfortune.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 9.-It is now feared by the friends of Captain Murrell, of the steamship Missouri, that he ma y lose the sight of both of his eyes. He will certainly, they say. be blind in one eye. The Captain is now in Philadel- phia, undergoing treatment. The trouble grew out of a long vigil in a fog on his last trip from Liverpool, the optic nerve of the eye being strained. Captain Murrell is the man who res cued the hundreds of passengers from the sinking steamer Denmark in mid ocean last spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
WOrkmen Terribly Mangled.

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio, Dec 9,-Her bert McCracken, contractor; Philip Brickey, carpenter, and q. M. Haines, carpenter, were terrisly mangled by tho falling of the new street car build ing at Salem, O. The entire structure collapsed, and the men wore taken out of tho ruins insensible and bleeding at the nose, mouth and ears. All are in jured internally, and, it is thought, fa- tally,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Will Go into LiQuidatiOu.

LI.CoLN, Neb., Dec. 9.-The Capital Loan and Investment Company, which was organized abont six months ago with capital stock of slo, 900. 900, has resolved to go into voluntary liquida- tion. H. F. Albers, the secretary and manager, gives as the reason for the failure that the stock holders, who had paid their assessments, nearly all wanted larger loans than they could be accommodated with.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Destltutiou in South Dakota.

YANKToN, s. D., Dec. 9.-There are 2,5OO people in Miner county who are depending upon aid received from out side to enable them to survive the win ter. Three carloads of provisions were sent them from here yesterday and fur ther shipments will follow. Reports received yesterday from Bottineau county are to the effect that the set tiers there are subsisting upon bran and shorts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Sold to the standard Oil Company.

PITTsBURG, Dec. "A number of statements have been made concerning the reported deal between the Globe Refining Company and the Standard Oil Company and they have been as constantly denied. It was learned to- day, however, on the authority of an employe of the Globe Company, that on November the plant was sold to the Standard Oil Company, the considera- tion being S4 1000, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Tonight and To-Morrow Night.

And each day and night during this week you can get at all druggists, Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, acknowledged to be the most successful remedy ever sold for the cure of Coughs, Group, Bronchitis, Whoop- ing Cough, Asthma and Consumption. Get a bottle to-day and keep it always in the house, so you can check your cold at once. Price soc and $1.O0. Sample bot ties free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
OLIVER,
 MANAGER.
Interested People,

Advertising patent medicine in the peculiar way in which the proprietor of Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds does, is indeed wonderful. He authorizes all druggists to give those who call for it a sample bottle Free, that they may try it before purchasing. The Large Bottles are soc and S1.0O. We certainly would advise trial. It may save you from consumptiOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
THE FATAL BANK SCHEME.
Leybourn Still Insists That the Project
 Wtll Be Carried Out.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Col. G. w. Ley bourn, who is engineering tho Universal Association Bank and Trust Company, still insists that the stupendous project will be carried out. He says he ex- pected Archbishop Corrigan to attack the scheme, and he is not therefore dis appointed. The colonel insists that nothing the Arch bishop can do will pre- vent the organization in America of the bank, which he says has already been formed in Italy, France and England.
 '',The bank will be organized within a week, said the Colonel yesterday. II have the board of directors comple ted. Tee Archbishop's statements that ben edictions are sold by the Pope is not true. Spiri+ +ual benedictions are, but only two other benedictions for com mercial enterprise have been given. If the benediction was not genuine the Pope would put stop to the bank in short order.''
 John F. Mcintyre, the attorney for the new project says investigation has satisfied him that Colonel Leybourn is responsible man, and that tho bene- diction was genuine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Two Freight Trains Collide.

DUBUQUE, Ia., Dec. 9.-Another tor rible collision occurred on the Chicago, St. Paul 6 Kansas City Railroad. Two heavy freight trains ran into each other, totally wrecking both About twenty cars and both engines were demolished. Fortunately the trainmen jumped in time to save themselves. The accident took place five miles from this city and near the scene of the fatal collision Thursday on the samc road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Converted at the Age of 93.

HOOSICK FALLS. Doc a--NrS Raat- man, of this place, will be 94 years old on Sunday, the 18th inst. She is in good health, and woman of much physic and mental activity. She confesses to being an old if no. great sinner, and, having been recently converted, will, on her 94th birthday, be admitted to membership in tho Methodist Church on confession of faith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Railroad LeciSla ton.

TRENTON, N. J., Dec. 9.-The com ing session of the Legislature promises to be lively for the railroads of this State. Governor Abbett's antagonism to granting corporations extensive priv ileges, for which they give no proper will manifest itself in his inaugural address and also in the special messages that he wifi undoubt- edly send to the Legislature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
NIOusaa iScY EXiled.

CoNsTANTINopIE, Dec. 9. - Moussa Boy, the Kurdish chief who was ac quilted on charges of outraging the Christian population of Armenia, has been eXiled with his family to Syria. The force of gendarmes in Armenia will be increased, with the purpose of hol ding the Kurds in check.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
The President in Chicago.

CIICAGo, Dec. o.-The Presidential visitors to the opening of the Audito- rum arrived here this morning. The trip from Indianapolis was without spe- cial incident. The return to Washing ton will be by way of Indianapolis, the train passing the latter place to-mor- row morning. On the return trip the President will be joined there by his daughter. Mrs. Robert Mckee, who will go to the White House for the winter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Pennsylvania Declares War.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 9.-The Penn sylvania Railroad Company has met the reduced rate of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. and an- nounce that, beginning tomorrow, the rate between Washington, Baltimore and Pittsburg will be $S first class and S7 second class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
S3O,OOO for a SullIvan-Jackson Fight.

BUFFALO, N. Y., Dec. 9.-Arrange
 ments are being made here for an event that will be conspicuous in pugilistic circles if present plans are carried out. The Erie County Athletic Club. which was organized here last week, has de- cided to offer purse of $50, 900 for glove contest between John l.. Sullivan and Peter Jackson, the colored pugilist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-09
Stanley's Mission.

ZANZIBAR, Dec. 9.-Telegraphic con gratulations have been received by Stanley from Queen Victoria and the Khedive. At divine service yesterday on board tho man-of- war Turquoise, Stanley l.%iehy addressed the crew. He declared his belief that the mantle of Livingstone had fallen upon his shoul- ders. His mission has only now com menced. To it he would devote the re- mainder of his life.