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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A CHURCH WRECKED
Great Destruction by a Caye.iD
 of an Old Mine.
THE EARTH SANK SEVERAL FEET
A Report Like an Earthquake shocb
 Alarmed the People.

The Residents in the Vicinity Have vaca-
 ted Their Homes-A Dwelling Collapsed
 Entirely-A Young Woman Fatally
 InJured-Narrow Escape of Funeral
 Procession--A Further CnvS-in Expected. .,e WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Dec. 2S.-The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, the sisters school and the priests house adjoining, together with seven other dwelling houses at Plains, were wrecked by big cavein of the earth s surface last evening.
 About o'clock a terrific report, resembling an earthquake shock, was heard. This was followed by the cracking of the earth under the feet of pedestrians. and in another second the earth, covering an area of 15o square yards. was seen to sink, leaving a big hole in the heretofore even surface.
 The church building was carried down seven feet. It is total wreck Tho organ was demolished.
 A funeral had just left the church Had the cave-in occurred an hour earlier there would have been great loss of life. 5ar
 Father Phillips was in the reading room when the crash came, and was thrown out of his chair. He made his way up stairs and rescued his invalid mother, who had been thrown out of bed.
 James Reyes dwelling house col lapsed entirely. It was a small frame strufture. Lizzie Reyes was seriously, and probably fatally injured, by falling bers.
 A further cave-in is expected All the people in the vicinity have vacated their homes. In some places earth has gone down 12 feet.
 The loss to property is s10o, 900. The Catholic congregation lose $50, 900, no insurance. Too much coal was taken out of the mine, which left the earth's crust without support.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
After More lsreweries,

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 2s.-Colonel s. F. Scott and Daniel Watney, Presi- dent of the Watney Brewing Company of London, were here yesterday to ne- gotiate for the purchase of one or moro Kansas City breweries. It is said upon good authority that they made an offer of $1, 150, 900 for the J. J. Helm Brew cry and deposited $65, 1000 in local bank to clinch the bargain should Mr. Helm accept. The owners of the brew cries here have entered into an agree ment not to sell their places under cer- tain stated sums.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
THREE NEW BISHOPS,
The Prelates Were all Taken iron, one
 Diocese.

The Prelates Were all Taken from one
 Diocese.
 ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 2s.-This city was the scene of an event of moro than ordinary interest to churchmen in the conservation of three new bishops with all the august rites and imposing core monial of the Roman Catholic Church.
 But once before III the history of the Church in this country has the conse- crating of three bishops been simultan- eously decreed, and it is probably the first time where all three have been taken from one diocese. The ceremony was conducted by Archbishop Ireland, assisted by the Most Rev. Thomas L. Grace.
 The priests on whom tho miter was conferred were the Rev. John Shanley, of St. Paul; Rev. James McGolrick, of Minneapolis, and the Rev. Joseph B. Cotter, of Winona. Bishop Shanley was appointed to the See of North Dakota, while Bishop McGolrick goes to the diocese of Duluth and Bishop Cotter will have charge of the diocese of Winona
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
DOM PEDRO WAS PLOTTING,

The Provisional Government Unearthed a
 Conspiracy for It's Overthrow.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-Dr. Valente, the Brazilian Minister here, received a long cablegram from the Provisional Government at Rio de Janeiro. It re- cites at length why the new Govern ment stopped the annuity of $45O, ,Ooo which the late Emperor, Dom Iedro, was to receive on the Civility.
 The cablegram first says that Dom Pedro declines to take the g., 900, 900 of fered him on the ground that the Pro- visional Government had no right to give it. Notwiths tanding this, the Pro- visional Government intended to pay the annuity and would have done so had not President Da Fonseca and his Min isters unearthed conspiracy concocted by Dom Pedro and his Prime Miniter, Senor Ousupreto, looking to the over throw of the Provisional Government and return of Dom Pedro and his ad- herents to power.
 The cablegram closes with a state- ment that peace reigns and that the new Republic is receiving cordial sup port.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
OVERDUE STEAMERS.
Anxiety in Shipping Circles for a Number
 of Delayed Ocean Vessels.

of Delayed Ocean Vessels.
 NEW YORK, Dec. as.-The severe gales at sea the past few days has led to some apprehension among shippers and, people who have friends on the six teen large ocean steamships now over- ue. Some of them are overdue week and one of them is overdue 12 days. The majority are overdue from three to five days.
 The agents of the different lines arc all cheerful and say they are not at all worried over the delay and that the vessels are all right and will likely be signaled in few hours
 Many are not of the same opinion, however. for. they say. the fact of so many being delayed is an indication that storms have been encountered and that 1t is hardly possible that the de- lay is only caused by breaking of ma-s chinery in more than few of the yes sells at any rate.
 The agents of the State of Alabama have about given up hopes of ever sec ing her again, and the general impress sion is that she has gone to the bottom
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
EVA FILES HER ANSWER.
Ahe Puts in a General Denial to RoberA
 Ray Han,ilton's Complaint.

She Puts in a General Denial to RoNerS
 Ray Hanilton's Complaint.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Evange- line l.. Hamilton has filed her an swer to Robert Ray Hamilton's com- plant in suit for an annulment of their marriage.
 The answer is a general denial ot the assertions in the complaint She says her husband never told her of his intention to have their marriage annulled and asserts that she had not been married prior to the time she married MT. Hamilton.
 As separate defense she says that she and her husband have maintained the relations of man and wife for the past four years and that he caused her to be recognized and treated as his wife by the public up to the time of the commencement of the suit
 The verihcation of the answer was taken by A. JYdson Rice, a Master in Chancery of New Jersey
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.

He Leaves the Huntin. Ground To-Day
 for the National Capital.
 NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 2S.-President Harrison and party came down to the mouth of the Potomac on Comm cd ore Bateman's yacht and crossed Chesa- peake Bay. They went up the James River to Lower Brandon, where the finest ducking grounds in Virginia are located. The old residence of ex-Presi- dent William Henry Harrison is located just above Brandon, and it is thought the President will pay visit te the old homestead before returning to Was h. ington. The party are expected here to-6av
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
WRECKS ON THE RAIL,

Sixteen Cars Demolished and 8 Fireman
 Killed Near Altoona.
 ALTOONA, Pa., Dec. 2s.-In a freight wreck on the Pennsylvania road near this city, sixteen cars were demolished, four engines wrecked and Fireman Charles English injured so that he died, The wreck was caused by one of the trains parting on the mountain.
 Two freight trains collided at Meyer, Pa., on the southwest branch of the Pennsylvantar road. Six Jrainmen were slightly injured, and Enginemen Elm melt Johns and Harvey Thomas were badly hurt by jumping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Senator Wilson's Successor,

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2s.-The officers of the next Legislature have practically been decided upon. MT. John E. Hub- ner, of Baltimore County, will be cleo ted Speaker of the House, and Senator Robert Brattan, of Somerset County, President of the Senate. There will be contest over the United States Son atorship. The friends of Governor Jackson are pushing the Governors claim, but Senator Wilson will proba- bly, succeed himself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A Married Man Charged With Assault.

W"rCEsTER, Mass, Dec. 2S.-A charge of = nnal assault has been preferred az; vt owen Murphy, who has wife anu six children. The complainant is sell Mcl}ermott, aged B, who lives Fth her parents at Cheever street. hi.e walkin4.to her work in Hogg's
 arn :, ill, at Stoneville, she was metin lonely spot by Murphy who assaulted her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
THE BRIDGE WENT DOWN.

A Team and Several Men Precipitated
 Thirty Feet.
 WILLIAMsPoRT, Pa., Dec. 2s-One span of the new bridge over the river at Market street, which had not been fully fastened in position, went down when a heavy load of timber was driven upon It: The team and four mon went down with it, falling about thirty feet. Will jam Somers, one of the men employed on the bridge, whose home is in Koch ester, x. Y., was killed. Burt Thomp. son, driver of the team, John Daley and Frank Cable wore more or less injured, none of them fatally.
 The driver was warned not to drive across the bridge but disregarded the notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Oh, Dear,

1t seems but yesterday when we filled the stocking for 1888, and here we are on the eve of another
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Gaudaur Declines to Row,

BosToN, Dec. 2S.-A dispatch from Jake Gaudaur says he declines to row at Point of Pines, as the condition of the water there is unfavorable to him, but says he will row either Han Ion or Teemer, on Lake Quinsigamond, for S1, GOO side any time before July 4, or will make race with both If they don't care to accept this proposi- tion, he says, he will row O'Connor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Chicago Expects n ISip nosa

CHICAGO, Dec. 2s,--The Russian in- fiuenza is said to have reached this @chYt Dr. T. O. Summers, physician aIid surgeon who has passed through two epidemics of the disease in Russia reports that since last Monday he has had fifteen cases for treatment. He predicts that in week the disease will prevail in all lsections of the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
HOnOred Many Times.

LocKPoRT, N. r., Dec. 2s.-Ex-As- semblyman Levi F. Bowen, of this city, died last night, aged s1 years, after short illness. He was Provost Mag shal of this district during the war: Judge of Niagara County in 1878 and at one time Justice of the Supreme Court, Sth District.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Mrs. Parnell Still fin Trouble.

BoRDENTowN, N. J., Dec. 2s.-Mrs. Parnell, mother of Charles Stuart Par nell, states that she has received only one-quarter of the s5,O reported to have been presented to her, and that when all her obligations are met there will be but a small margin left for future necessities
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Knights of Labor Cal ebratins.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2s.-The Knights ol Labor are celebrating the twentieth an niversary of the organization of the order in this city with musical en- tertainment at Bricklayers' Hall. It is the first time in the history of the Knights that they have attempted to observe their initial day, and they have consequently made elaborate prepara- tions for an enjoyable evening for mem bers of the Order and their friends
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Strikers Make a Statemept-

WoBURN, Mass, Dec. 2s.-The strik- Ing Knights of Labor leather-workers have issued statement of their case to the public. They admit the shrinkage In value of manufactured products dur Ing the year, but assert that this has been fully balanced by reduced cost of raw material and lower wages. They say the manufacturers refused to treat With them and strike was necessary. They express willingness to arbitrate the disputed questions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
To Move on Lisbon.

LONDON, Dec. 2s.-The British squad ron of action has been ordered to rem dezvous at Gibraltar in order to be in readiness to move at once to Lisbon. The Temeraire has already arrived, and the Colossus and Benbow left Malta to-day. This is interpreted as indi- eating that the Government no longer apprehends that quasi warlike move ment will add to the irritation dread existing or stand in the way of a peace. full solution of the troubles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
The Letter Carrier Murderer Insan,

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Letter Carrier James Smith, who shot and killed his two children on November p last, was tried before Judge Gildersleeve. The defense was insanity. Several medical experts declared that the patient was insane from melancholia The iury adjudged him insane and he was com mitted to the insane asylum at Pough- keepsie
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
or for Washinetop.

NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 2s.-The Presi- dential duck shooting party, after visiting the old Harrison homestead at Lower Brandon, returned to Claremont few miles below. There the party left Commodore Bateman's yacht and proceeded in carriages to Waverly. on the Norfolk and Western road The party left Waverly this loren oon by waytof Richmond for Washington
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
May Mean a Big Strike.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-The Grand Grievance Committee of the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers of the Erie system, together with similar com- mittees of the Brotherhoods ot Loco motive Bremen and Railroad Brake men, are gathering to-day in Jersey City. Such gathering means that there is serious business on hand, as this is the first time the Brotherhood has been called on to act on the Erie,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Natural Gas Explosion,

JAMESTOWN, N. Y., Dec. 2S.--A nat ural gas explosion occurred in the Bush Block, on East Second street, at about 10 o'clock last night, damaging the building and seriously burning Hattie Baker, an inmate of the place, about
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A Free thinker Cremated.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2S.-The remains of Henry Lohmann, a prominent Ger man Turner and Freethinker, wore ere mated at London Park. The oration at Vorwaert's Hall was delivered by MT. A. Schmidt, Superintendent of Zion school. At the crematorium the liar monle Singing Society and a band of music were in attendance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Pope Leo Congratulates Don Carlos.

LISBON, Dec. 2s.-Don Carlos has re. celved from the Pope an autograph con gratnlatory letter upon his accession to the throne. The decree prolouging the military dictatorship in Brazil for a year has dismayed the Portuguese Re- publicans, and a decided reaction in fla vor of the monarchy has ensued. The formal accession of the King will there fore take place under much more favor able circumstances than people ex pected
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Six Millions Will be Diyided.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Dec. 2S.-A degree was entered in the Orphans Court in the contest over the will of the late Christopher Meyer, who left an estate valued at $6, 900, 900. The contest IS ended, the contestants having with drew their appeals. Lawyer SchanclS and Voorhees,, of this city, received
 s25, 900 as counsel fees from the estate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Arrested for Malprac ctlce.

PITTsFIELD, Mass, Dec. 2s.-Mrs. Hattie Martell was arrested last night on charge of assisting in the mal- practice upon Mrs. Scott for which Dr. Richards is in jail awaiting trial. She was unable to procure bail and was locked up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A Famous Suit Adjourned.

NEwBURaH, N. Y.. Dec. 2s.-The famous Mowatt suit. involving nearly half million dollars, was called before Judge Barnard at Poughkeepsie, but owing to the fact that tue committee appointed to take testimony in Mexico.
 Minnesota and Iowa were not ready to report, the case was adjourned for two
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A Rumor About Runaway Brown.

BOSTON, Dec. 2s.-The next meeting in the insolvency proceedings against Brown, Steese & Clarke will be held in the insolvency court at Dedham, next Wednesday,. It is rumored- that MT. Brown will return from Canada and take the oath of insolvency, on condi- tion that he shall not be committed. The rumor is not generally credited.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Hospitals Crowded With Patients.

VIENNA, Dec. 2S.-The hospitals of this city are crowded with patients suf- fering from influenza, accompanied by inflammation of the lungs, pleurisy and peritonitis. There are over one hun dred cases of intiuenza in Prague.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Two-Thirds of Omaha Affected.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 2s.-La Grippe is prevailing here in epidemic form. It is estimated that fully two-thirds of the people are suffering from it at the present time. Physicians look upon it IS a developed stage of epizootic, and successfully treat it from that diag- noSiS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
An Insurance Agent Suicides.

ELIZABETH, N.Y., Dec. S.-Peter Bier man, agent for the Prudential Insurance Company, jumped in front of the Le- high Valley train at South Elizabeth. He was tossed in the air. both legs broken, and his head crushed. He died 2 few minutes afterwari.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Trying to Lynol a school reaohar

PITTsBURG, Pa., Dec. as.-A special from Nicholasville, Ohio, says tha, Charles Calhoun, a school teacher. criminally assaulted Miss May Jack. son, aged IA. An excited mob is now at the jail threatening to lynch him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Now York Bremen Burned,

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-Fire last night in the Everett building, at Ann and Nassau streets, caused s25, 1000 damage, distributed among number of office tenants. Several firemen were burned by "back-draught" flames and were taken to hospital. They will recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Railroad Consolidation,

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2s.-The stock holders of the Bells Gap and the Clear Held & Jefferson Railroad Companies voted to consolidate under the name of the Pennsylvania S Northwes tern Rail- road Company. Charles F. Berwind was elected President.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Locked Up the Officers of the Law.

FIEM1NGsBURG, Ky, Dec. as.-A crowd of drunken toughs made a raid on Hills boro, 10 miles cast of hero last night, and put the marshal and his five depu ties in the calaboose and threw away the keys. The hoodlums took no pains to conceal their identity, and there will be trouble if an attempt is made to ar, rest them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Cuban Annexation,

HAVANA, Dec. 2s.--The excitement caused by Senator Calls resolution in favor of tho acquisition of Cuba by the United States has not subsided. It increases if anything, alth ough not so openly displayed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Purse for Jackson and SIavfo.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The Pelican Club will offer purse of e1, 900 as an induce ment to Slavin and Jackson to contest in glove fight in the clubs rooms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
La Grippe Carrie d Him od:

CANTON, Mass, Dec. 2s.-Thomas Smith. who had been ill with La Grippe, ventured outside before he had entirely recovered. His illness de- veloped into pneumonia and he died suddenly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
The Grady Monument,

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. sS.-Nearly 1000 have been raised for a monument to Henry w. Grady, and only few subscriptions have been received from outside Atlanta as yet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Turned Nearly Two Days.

HALIFAx, N. S., Dec. 2s-A fire
 which had lasted 46 hours in Canada's
 coal shed, has just been extinguished. | The damage amounts to considerable sum and there is no insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Died Suddenly of Paralysis.

EAsToN, Pa., Dec. 2s.-Joseph G. Fox A. M., professor of civil typographical engineering at Lafayette College, died suddenly of paralysis. Prof. Fox was l., his fifty-seventh year, and was widely known in the educational world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
The Race War at an End.

JEssUP, Dec 2s.--Quiet reigns here. The last of the volunteer military have been withdrawn and the town is in charge of the civil authorities, who have complete control.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A Sister of Mrs. Blaine Divine.

} AUGUSTA, Me, Dec, 2s.-Miss Susan l.. Stanwood, sister of, Mrs. James c. Blaine, has been stricken with paraly- sis and is not sxpecqed to survive many hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Is Death from Hydrophobia AccidentaI

DANvERs, Mass, Dec. 2s.-The heirs of Gilman A. Kimball, of Middleton. have begun suit against the Red Mems Fraternal Accident Association for $2, 900, the amount of policy held by K, Kim ball, who died of hydrophobia The Associate claims that such death is not accidental, and that it is not liable for payment on the policy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28

READING, Pa., Dec. 2s.-The civil en- gineers employed in locating the line of the new Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie and Boston Railroad extension between Slantington and Harrisburg, through Northern Berks, were recalled by the company and discba arged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Murderer Palmer Refused a Pardon.

CONCORD, N. H., Dec. 2s.-A pardon has been refused James Palmer. mur- derer of Henry Whitehouse, and he will be hanged January 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Emin PaSha in Danger

ZANZIBAR, Dec. 2S.-Emin Pacha has had relapse. There is secondary hem orrage from the ear, and great anxiety is felt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A Boy Guilty of NIurder.

E CLEVELAND, Dec, 2s.-Otto Leuth, the 16-year-old boy on trial for the mur- der of Maggie Thompson, girl of g., was found guilty of murder in the first degree
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
No Act of Hostility Against England.

LONDON, Dec. 2s.-Major Serpa Pinto telegraphs the Government that he has committed no act of hostility against the English.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
SIIverWare,

In every conceivable shape, and finely engraved. We carry in this line double the amount of stock carried by any other house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
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IN RIN G S

You will find at our store some elegantly set DIAMONDS, RUBIEs, sAPPHIRES BOOKSTORES, CABINETS, PEARLS. EMERALDS, TURQUOIS, INTAGLIO. ONYX and CAMEO. ONE THOUSAND PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. The Finest Line in the City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Those Gold Beads

winch are now so fashionable, and which delight the heart and eve of every woman possessing a string, you can procure at our store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-03
Alden Benedict Tonight.

Tonight Mr.. Alden Benedict. whose
Monte Cristo" entertainment in Rock
Island little over year ago gave him a
strong foothold here, appears in his new
play of "Fsbio Romsni." The produc-
ton was put on at the Turner Grand
Opera House at Davenport Sunday and
the Times of last evening says:
Mr. Alden Benedict with his excellent
company gave matinee at the Grand
Opera House Yesterday which was well
attended, and flattering TO this most ex>
cellent company. The story of a young
girl eager to escape from the arduous
duties of Il convent, marries a wealthy
count whom she does not love; the
treachery and baseness Of near friend;
overcome with the heat on the wayside,
the traitorOus friend bribes a villain TO
bury his unconscious friend in his own
tomb; the awakening and escape from the
tomb. the realization that his friends
fail to recognize him with his snow
white hair and pinched fetures the en-
trace to the garden of his home and the
discovery of his faithless wife in the arms
Of his false friend, the resolve on ven>
geance, the carrying out of il. the in
tened incarceration of his wife in the
tomb where he was buried after divulg-
ing to her his identity is powerfully
portrayed by the excellent acting of Mr.,
Benedict, and the histrionic ability OF
Miss Frances Field who makes up "A
most beautiful and attractive woman.
William /. Butler sustains his part well.
as do the rest of the company. The
Grand Opera House managers are de-
termined to please their patrons by pro-
curing most excellent talent.