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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
UkSEEMlY HASTE.
A Win Contest Begun Before the Testator
 Is In His Grave.

READING, Pa, Feb a.-John Kirby, ali aged and well to do citizen, died on Tuesday and was not buried until to-day, yet contest has already begun over his estate, which promises to be long and bitter one. It was opened Thursday by the tilieS of protest by his widow against the probate Of his will, although no document of the kind has as yet been 1ilol Nil. Kirby, about three years ago, marriol a female book canvasser, who was younger than some of his children, and ever since then their family qualTels have frequently obtruded upon the public and once were brought into court
 The children were very much opposed to their young stepnlothor, and they and Mrs Kirby in turn gained ascenlancy over their father, but lately husband and wife have been living together quietly. It is said that both the wife and the children have wills in their possession, and that there will be q fierce con test as to which is authentic Mr. Kirby s estate amounts to about S5o,OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Christmas Trees in England.

It is stated that the prince consort first introduced Christmas trees into England, but this is quite mistake, for they had been established for many years when the prince came to this country. They were originally brought into fashion by the Princess Lieven, through whom George " was induced to have one every year at the pavilion. MT. Charles Greville was pleasantly struck by the novelty when he was staying with Lord and Lady Cowper at Panshanger, at Christmas, 1929, and there also Mime. de Lieven got up and superintended the fete.-London Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
FreehOldcrs Indicted.

JERSEY CITY, Feb. 9.-It is said that the grand jury of Hudson county has found in- dictments against fourteen members of the board of chosen freeholders, including Messrs. Boyle, Kimnerly, Tierney, Robston, Smith, Steger, Pairson, Hennessey, Griffin, McDon- ough, Talten, Noovan and Kilroy, known as the combine" Freeholder Nelson, who was technically involved with the board, is said to be the fourteenth man. The indictments are said to be for malfeasance in office, with counts for exceeding appropriations, conspi- racy and collision in paying fraudulent claims; for awarding contracts not to the lowest bidder, and for contracting acquisition bills in excess of the legal limit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Ans We'll That Ends Well.

RosELAND, N. J., Feb. 9-Social circles here are much disturbed over the elopement of lS- -year-old John Vincent and pretty IT, vear-oid Carrie Love. On Sunday night Mir. Love forbade the young mans attentions to his daughter on the ground that both were too young When John visited the Love residence on Monday night the young lovers met clandestinely and drove to Verona, where they were married by Rev. MT. Berry. When they returned home Papa Love was wrothy, and the bride and groom found shel- ter elsewhere. Since then they have been forgiven, and yesterday it was said they re turned to the Love residence and are now happy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09

RIVERSIDE PENlTEN TlARY.

The Investigation Ended, But Its Result
 Will Not Be Known for Several Days.
 prrTsBURG, Feb. 9.-The penitentiary in vestigatlon was resumed yesterday afternoon, the defense continuing the examination of Prison Physician Rankin and other officials of the institution. Officer Bayne had heard hospital patients cry out when the electric battery was applied to them. Several wit nasses had heard Dr. Mahaneke use very profane language while in the hospital. Warden Wright stated to the board of in- spectors that he considered Dr. Maharneke Q model hospital steward
 On advice the prosecution did not offer re- buttal testimony.
 At l0:30 o'clock the board of inspectors de- clared the investigation ended.
 President Kelly stated that the board would carefully arrange and review the testl- mony and will render verdict as soon as possible. This will probably require several days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
An Uprising Against Balfour.

LONDON, Feb. 9.-It is understood that the cabinet has decided to modify the treatment of Irish political prisoners, presumably be cause of the numerous demonstrations re- gently held to protest against the brutality of the Clon1nel officials towards MT. O'Brien. The enormous protest meeting to be held in Hyde park is regarded as the initiative of a movement to compass tho dismissal of Mr. Balfour from the cabinet, and in connection with the gathering it is proposed to circulate throughout England petition to the queen praying for his removal as measure looking to the benefit of Ireland and the welfare of England
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
A Queer Find.

A crew of men working on a road which is being built across the bar at Otter creek, Mount Desert Island, Me-, discovered hake in the sand, which had been washed ashore in storm. One of the men, Peter Cornell, picked up the fish and threw it against the wheel of a cart. Something being seen to fall from it's mouth one of the men picked 1t up. It proved to be two dainty silver horse shoes pinned together, and gold nail through the center. The finder has the curiosity in his possession.-Lewiston Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
X Disastrous Failure,

BOSTON, Feb 9.-Con1mercial circles were startled to learn that the Pacific Guano Com pany had been attached by the Lynn Institu- tion for Savings, and, in consequence, had made an assignment to John c. Ropes The liabilities were reported at s1 ,OO0, ,0O0 Glidden & Curtis, the company's selling agents, were carried down in the crash and made an assign ment also to Ropes. Their liabilities are un- known, but are probably heavy. Other con ceFus are also involved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
House and Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. - The house soon aser meeting took up the army appro- priation bill An amendment appropriating s20,0O0 for the purchase of muskets was adopted. The committee then rose and the bill was passed. The agricultural bill was also passed. .-
 The naval and fertilization appropriation bills were placed on the senate calendar
 The president sent to the senate the nomi- nation of Carroll D. Wright, of Massachu- sets, to be commissioner of labor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Barbarity and Common Sense.

The nations which still eat with the fingers defend the practice on the ground of cleanliness. A Malay gentleman re- gards the use of fork much as we should think of the use of borrowed toothpick. He is troubled by the refec- tion that it has been in other mouths and that some lazy servant may have neglected to wash it properly. The care of his fingers are in his own charge, and he knows that they are clean and that they have never been in any ones else mouth.-Popular Science Monthly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
PATRICK EGAN ON LIE CARON.
The Informer in the Northern Army an
 English Spy.

The Informer in the Northern Army as an
 English Spy.
 LINCOLN, NeN s, Feb 9.-Hon. Patrick Egan in conversation regarding the testimony of Beach before the Parnen investigation com mittee, said: ''I met Beach in Paris in the early part of 1881, under the name of Dr. Le Caron. Having letters of introduction to me from some acquaintances on this side, treated him kindly, but there was no special confidence between us whatsoever. He told me then that he was native of France, that his family had eraigrated to America when he was quite young, but that he had gone back and studied medicine in Paris and then settled in America He certainly spoke French like native and had all the appear ance of a Frenchman. Under those circum- stances, it is not probable, even if had such condolences to give, that l would have in trusted them to comparative stranger, and as to MT. Parnen having talked to this man in the way he describes, the idea is simply ridiculous I met Le Caron in America on three four occasions, but our meetings were entirely casual It seems to me that his evidence is made up of about 5 per cent. of truth and 95 per cent. of lies. He made one important admission. He said he had only received portion of his pay from the British government, and, of course, the payment of the other and no doubt more inn portant portion would be contingent upon the completeness of the case he would be able to make a witness.
 "During the civil war in America England had her spies in the Union army, so that she might have information to enable her to cripple the north at some critical moment by extending recognition to the Confectionery, and from all I can learn have reason to be- lieve that Beach was one of those employed by England in that service"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
New York Lpyislatuse.

ALBANY, Feb. 9-The k,sisia- n.l in the senate was almost exclusive devoted to New York and Brooklyn affairs. lie session of the house was brief an,: n!ifnportant. Senator Vedder has called a caucus of Re publican senators for Monday eSe.iing Its purpose Is to secure an understanding and to formulate policy with reference to legis- lation, and more particularly on t!lr accumu- lating schemes for piling up the tax rate by the increase of official salaries Two attempts to caucus on this and other pcn;..ing matters of legislation have been defeated by ab- Senteeism
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Three Victims of a Savage Dog.

RED BANK, N. J., Feb. 9--Walter, the 10. year-old son of Adam Longstreet, was seri- onsly bitten yesterday afternoon by a bulldog owned by Augustus Brandes. The dog is usu- ally kept chained, and while the lad was cross ing field on his way home to dinner the beast broke his cham and attacked him. Mrs. Longstreet went to her sons assistance, and was herself frightfully bitten. The dogs mas. ter, in tearing him away from Mrs. Long street, was also bitten on the hand. The lad was bitten in eleven places on his legs, and in some places pieces of flesh were torn cut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Sialnese Slave Hunting,

The Siam Mercantile Gazette says that in addition to the existence in that coun- try of debt slavery, "slave hunting is in some provinces part of Siamese na- tional sport, differing only in degree from the black ivory trade of the dark continent"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Labor Riots in Rome,

ROME, Feb. 9.-Ten thousand of the ,nem- ployed laboring class rioted in this city. The mob footed banks and shops, smashed win dows and street lamps and. attempted to build barricades to protect themselves against the troops. In the fight that followed scores of the rioters were wounded, also a dozen police men. The military were finally successful in dispensing the mob. The cause of the riot is due to the recent activity of the socialists who have been spreading their doctrines among the laboring classes and especially those actually without work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09

He Utterly Fails to Substantiate His Ale
 Eations of Conspiracy - An Object of
 Scorn in r.ol;.!an-I!is Statements Re
 futed by Parties Implicated.
 LONDON. Feb "-Sir Charles Rusgcll's cross examination of Maj. Le Caron, alias Beach, before the Parncii commission was severe and astute, and r. ,'}tntn general uncovering and shaking up oI the w;tl s~' previous statements. He succeeded! iA eettns admissions ufsetting leading featr;tc, of i,j, evidence regarding Parnelrs visit t1 America.
 Again and again WIS the witness compelled to admit that thc meetings hold by Palnell while in the United States were pre- ited over by governors, .sru9:.,ts judges, clergymen and others of IiEh standing ill the commit nity, and tliSt tacy Were Ittejiet bg the best classes-the com lc:ci;.l. prof ssy.l;,i, legal, artistic and literary. ie CaIon failed to specify singla conspiracy meeting organized as stated iu his direct testimony
 The commission adjourned until Tuesday next
 The most into,, ,s2 inte est is being taken in the testimony of pr L.. CaroH, the American informer before tho Psril&il colniuis -iol. The newspapers, however, dare not comment upon his exam.natial because of t'lar fear of be- Slg arraigued fer coiite, not; bui tha pros and cons of the position taken b. the nlformer, who is rapidly becoming al object of greater detestation among Etti,.il.l.istS and loathing among Tories than Care ev3r ,Sas arc fully debated ill the clubs of both parties, where nothing gooi of him can be .",l. The Lib erals are enthusiastic over tAe admission of the informer thst he was m the pay and con fidence of both sides, and claim that by his own admission his testimony is good for nothing.
 Lord Mayor Sexton, of Dublin, tclsgraphs that Le Carrons statements concerning him are absolutely untrue. Mir. Sexton alleges that he has never met Le Cnrron. and that the witness connection of his name with that of Brennan on the occasion of the lat ter's departure for London is absolutely a fabrrotipO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Coal Miners Going West.

PITTsBURG, Feb. 9.-A party of no coal miners left this city destined to the new coal fields of the Seattle Coal company, in Wash jngton territory, where they are guaranteed employment at s3 day. One hundred expert miners from the Hooking Valley region joined the party at Columbus, o. The party occu- pies special coaches, provided by the coal company's agent. Another party of miners is now organizing, and will leave for Seattle in 6 few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09

A cat crawled into the muzzle of a loaded cannon in the British barracks at Cape Colony short time ago. When the evening salute was fired she was thrown a distance of 200 feet, but, strange to say, lived for two hours after her involuntary flight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
". I'll. Convers. Critically III.

NEW HAvEN,' Feb. 9.-W. H. Converse, president of the Winchester Arms company, is lying critically ill at his home. tumor was removed from his neck by Dr. Whitte more and Dr. McBurney, of New York. Dr. Whittemore expressed Q doubt as to whether MT. Converse could live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09

The Days of the Republic Are Numbered.
 LONDON, Feb. 9.-Since the election of Gen. Boulanger in the department of the Seine the French royalists here and on the continent have been very active. Emissaries have been passing to and fro, secret meetings have been held in Paris, and at banquets it has been openly avowed that d 'restoration' is sought and the days of the republic are numbered. The Orleanist committee has been summoned to meet at the house of the count of Paris here next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Four Suits for Criminal Libel.

P1TTsBURG, Feb. 9.-George Shiras, Jr., and c. c. Dickey will enter two suits each on behalf of c. w. Robinson, member of the legislature, against Dr. E. K. Clifford and George Bouthwell, of Allegheny. The action will be for criminal libel, the damages to be asked for being fixed at $50,0OO in each case The prosecutions grow out of open letters which the defendants sent to Harrisburg, in which, it is alleged, they attempted to damage Mir. Robinson's reputation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
New Chapter House Dedication.

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Feb. 9.-The new Chapter House of the Alpha of Pennsylvania of the Sigma Phi fraternity was opened last night with usual ceremonies The building is a picturesque structure in the old colonial style of arc' lecture, situated on an eminence com manding fine view of the volley. Many prominent people from all parts of the country were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
News from HaYti.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Advices by the steamer Ozama, which arrived from Hayti, are to the effect that Gen. Hippolyte was on Jan. 30 formally saluted by the United States steamer Atlanta while he was being rowed to that yes sel in a small boat Minister Preston an- nounced that he had received a dispatch in- forming him that the British and French gov ernments had officially recognized Gen, Legitime as the president of the Haytian re- public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
A Singular Accident.

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. s.-George Johns ton, employed in the electric light works here, tied cloth saturated with alcohol about his head to relieve the headache from which he was suffering. A few moments later he passed under large belt in the works end a spark of electricity jnmped from the belt and ignited the alcohol, burning Johnston terribly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
White Cap Burglars.

P1TTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 9.-A Lima, O., spec ial to the Times says: A band of men dis guised as White Caps broke into the residence day night The occupants Of the house were overpowered and bound, and $1 ,0OO i'll cash and notes to the value of $500 were stolen. Os- man, his wife and son did not succeed in free ing themselves until o'clock last evening. There is no clew to the robbers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
A Modern Juggernaut. t.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 9.-Yesterday afternoon fire engine going to fire frightened horse attached to wagon owned by M. Ward, of 315 South Twenty-second street. Ward was thrown from the ", .on and probably fatally injured Maggie town, aged 6 years, was run over and instantly killed. Charley Hallis and Miss Annie McGinnis were run over and instantly killed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Dan Larnont's New Job.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.--It is announced here that after March Col. Daniel s. Lamont, private secretary to President Cleveland, will assume the position of general passenger agent of the New York Central railroad, made vacant by the recent death of MT. Henry c.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
WHAT Is FILTRATION?

What is irritation! Really How can tell you thats But when she smiles see it's wiles, And when he lifts his hat. 'Tis walking in the moonlight, 'Tis buttoning on 0 glove; 'Tis lips that speak of plays next week, While eyes are talking love. 'Tis meeting in the ballroom, 'Tis whirling in the dance, 'Tis something hid beneath the lid, More than a simple glance. 'Tis lingering in the hallway, 'Tis sitting on the stair, Tis bearded lips on finger tips If mamma isn't there. 'Tis tucking in the carriage, 'Tis asking for Q call, 'Tis long good nights ill tender lights, And that is-no, not all! 'Tis parting when it's over, And one goes home to sleep; Best joys must end, tra Ia, my friend, But one goes home to weep!
 London Figaro.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Missionary Captives Released.

ZANZIBAR, Feb. 9!-An agent of the East Africa Company has obtained the release of the Catholic missionaries held by the natives, by paying the ransom demanded by Bushirl, the leader of the Arab insurgents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Maine (.. A. R, Election.

LEWISTON, Me, Feb 9.-The State Grand Army encampment elected Col. F. NJ. Drew, of Lewiston, as department commander; delegates to the encampment at Milwaukee next August, Q. H. Shinn, William H. Hals- ton w. H. Watson, Johns D. Rust, G. N. Reynolds, James E. Parsons, A. R. Lincoln, James A. Clark, ThomasG. Libby.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09

The simplest way to fumigate room is to heat an iron shovel very hot and then pour vinegar upon it, drop by drop. The steam arising from this is a disin- fectant. Doors or windows should be opened that it may escape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Habeas Corpus for O'Brien.

DUBLIN, Feb 9.-The court of queens bench has granted a writ of habeas for Mir. William O'Brien in order that he may be ar- ranged in the Killarney court on Tuesday for melting tenants to adopt the plan Of cam. Y,aiou
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
New ,Jersey Onrsmen.

NEWARK, N J., Feb. 9.-The Passaic River Amateur Rowing association at its annual meeting last night elected J. Wood Adams commodore, and decided to hold its annual regatta on May 30 Decoration tay.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09

A Norwich Conn. minister announced from the pulpit on a Sunday that he would give $1.50 if the young men in the gallery would take seats down stairs. They did so and the money was paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
It May Be So But You Will
 Doubt It!.

Boys and Children's Pants 29c, 49c, 69c, 95c. In patterns, in quality and make they are superior to any thing shown in Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Beliigerent Judge Fucker.

DENVER, Col, Feb. 9.-Judge Fucker as saulted Col Arlkins on the street, on account of Col Arkins' rema1Au in New York about tho Blackburn incideuk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
Kilbride Sentenced.

DUBLIN, Feb. 9.-Mr. Denis Kilbride, mem Der of Parliament for South Kerry, was sem fenced to three months in jail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
The Conference Will Begin Soon.

BERLIN, Feb. 9.-The Samoan conference will be begun in few days. The visit of Lord Charles Beresford to Berlin is understood to be connected herewith.
 The recall of Mr. Sewall, the American consul at Samoa, is generally looked upon with favor here, and the newspapers are urg- ing the recall of the English consul also.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09

Weather Indications. Colder; winds becoming easterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
It Maybe So But We Doubtful!

Look at the U. $. & Co.'S window filled with pants for $40 and $500. Perhaps others sell equal value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
U. s. & Co.
It May Be So But l Doubt It!

Competitors will say they can beat the U. s. & Co.'S special pant sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-09
HE IS BROUGHT TO BAY.
Ie Caron's Evidence Broken on
 Cross Examination.
SIR CHARLES roo SHARP FOR HIM

He Utterly Fails to Substantiate His Alle- gations of Conspiracy - in Object of Scorn in Ioi. .s,n-I!is Statements Re futed by Parties Implicated.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-10-04

On T buIsday about noon large smoke
was seen from tie Fair Grounds in the
direction Of Edinburg and soon the report
was in circulation that the large Agri-
cultural Works at that place were burn
ing, and the fire engine and hose from
this place we're urgently called for
Horses were attached TO the machine and
it was Soon ON tie way arriving In time
to prove of great service. Our informa-
ton states that the large foundry and
machine shop and carpenter shop, Oc-
cupying building about two hundred
feet long, as well as a large lot Of lnmber
that was stacked in the yard were de-
stfOyOd. The railroad alter tank stand.
| ing close to the works was also burned as
we'll as a number Of the railroad ties the
track running along near the burned
building. Al first u was thought that the
pant shop with the depot and number
of fertilizer warehouses and other other
buildings would be destroyed but the
effective work Of the people who soOn
gathered prevented this and confined the
fire to the limits mentioned above. W.
have not learned how the fire originated
or what the loss is up to the time Of goinl
to press, but hope to give full report o
the conf grafton in our next issue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-10-04

What has become Of the bridge
man who received the contract to build
bridge a cross the river at J. l. Tripletts
milf The winter is now fast approaching
and the people from the Fort will have to
accommodate themselves with tue river
which at numerous times during the win
ter and spring months is past fording. 1t
the funds have not all been subscribed,
let the supervisors make up the addition
al amount so the good work can begin,
shenandoah Is one OF the richest counties
in the State, out Of debt and can afford TO
contribute what is lacking to this just and
needy cause.