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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Penobscot River in Maine is closed to navigation after being open eight months.
 The Second National Bank, Councils vile, Pa, capital $50,O00, has been au- thorized to begin business.
 The will of Leather Merchant Daniel E. Fayerweather, filed for probate in New York, gives $2, 125, ,000 to various colleges and hospitals.
 The Simpson Methodist Church at Scranton, Pa., was damaged by fire to the extent of about $15,00O.
 Alfred L. Dennis, president of the United Railroads of New Jerrey, died at midnight at his horne at Newark, N, J, He was 73 years old.
 E. c. Knight, the sugar refiner of Philadelphia, has shut down his works on account of the dullness in trade. He claims that business is unusually dull this year.
 Willibald Thoman, aged 43 years, an expert silk weaver, ended his life by hanging at Allentown, Pa. Thoman had been at the mercy of fortune tellers for seven or eight years,
 Simon Kennedy Cross, of Johnstown, N. Y., was sentenced by Judge Keck to five years in Dannemora Prison for
 
 village in May last.
 Jugiro, the Japanese murderer under sentence to die by electricity at Sing Sing, N. Y., is trying to starve himself to death, and his conduct is causing Warden Brush grave concern.
 The London newspapers say it is thought that it may be necessary to as- sist New York banks to cope with their present difficulties by sending gold from London to their assistance.
 The Bakers Union of Fall River, Mass. reported through it's delegates to the Trade Council that it had decided to press demand for ten hours a day and also for a uniform scale of wages.
 Two young deaf mutes were given lodgings at the Woburn, Mass, police station house. Upon being searched they were found to possess a complete set of burglars tools. They gave the names of J. J. Sullivan and C. c. Orne, Rouse's Point, N. Y.
 Frank Shirley and John Trapper, miners, were fatally injured yesterday in an explosion at the Crabtree Mine at Greensburg, Pa George Houghton, a boarding-house keeper, had his skull fractured by stone from the same ex- plosion.
 The body of the man found in a shallow grave in Johnson's cemetery near Cam den, N. J., is supposed to be that of Isaiah Poke, who about year ago worked on the farm of Henry Van Name at Moorestown, N J. Poke mysteriously and suddenly disappeared last spring and nothing has been heard of him since He WIS ,-1 industrious, hard-working negro
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09

GENERAL W. S. HANCOCK s63).-From Por
 trait in Harper's.
 Point, a barren waste of sand near Mata- gorda bay, was one of the repossessed DOT tions of the Lo1ae-StGr State in December, 1863.
 Here the writer's regiment landed to. ward the close of the year. The whole re. gion seemed a cheerless waste of sand, but to the sea.sicl soldiers any bit of land was preferable to salt water.
 The tents were pitched and stalked down tightly, but the frequent sweeping winds often laid them fiat upon the ground. Tho only fuel was some sobby drift wood that was as scarce in quantity as well as poor in quality.
 Water was obtained by digging shallow wells and was brackish and very unpleas. ant to drink and use for cooking purposes Coffee made with it was very unpalatable
 For nearly six months a chronic disorder had been affecting the writer, and about the middle of January a change of sur. roundings was deemed essential for res- toration to health.
 Accordingly, furlough was procured, and upon gulf steamer with sea smooth as glass, the trip to New Orleans was made without sea-sickness.
 At the last mentioned place a steamboat was taken for Cairo, and then the balance of the trip was made by rail. It was while waiting at a railway junction that the first meal of civil life eaten for many days was partaken of. The reader can scarcely im- agine the impression made by the sight of white table-cloth, and the dishes knives. forks and spoons of civil life, after eighteen months of camp and campaign fare. The writer reached home and settled down to the business of striving to improve his shattered health, but meantime read and learned all he could concerning the prog. ress of the war Upon leaving the field and the camp for time, the writer had expected to get away from the sight of btete-coGts But everywhere these were seen; they crowded steamboats, sprinkled the corridors of hotels, thronged depots and packed passenger trains upon the railways.
 They swarmed in the busy avenues of cities, were seen on every hand in village streets, and one or more could at almost any time be found on every quiet lane and country road.
 Indeed, throughout the years 1863 -4-S the Union sol1ier was almost literally omni- present, saw in the parts of the South di- rectly unier the control of the Confed- crate armies.
 After Grants remarkable success at VicksbuFg, the eyes of the country were turned upon him, and in the autumn of 1863 he was given Q much more important com mand than he had hitherto njoyed.
 This was the military division of the Mis- sissippi, that included the Departments of the Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee and trans-Mssissippi.
 With forces from these several depart ments an important victory was won over Bragg at Chattanooga in November, 1S63. But yet greater responsibilities awaited him, and in the early part of 1884 Grant was gwen command of all the armies of the Union. lt
 The papers of the time were filled with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
FIRE ALARM, ,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. Corner Willow and Vest Main.
 Exchange Place.
 A East Main and W ole ott Road. 15 Corner Cherry and Hast Maina q Horse Railroad Stable (private). B Iron Bridge, West Main
 A Waterbury Brass Co. (private) s5 Corner Johnson and Waterville s6 Corner Prospect and Grove a7 Junction North Main, Grove and North Eln ss Waterbury Mfg. Co. B Corner Washington and South Main, s4 Waterbury Buckle Co. ,35 Benedict & Bu"Yhayo Mig Co. S6 Waterbury Wato Co,Cpri 7ate.) 3S Corner Grand and South Gain. 42 Corner Union and Franklin. 4s Scovill Mfg. Co. (private) 45 Corner Clay and Mill. .46 No. Hose House, Baldwin. AZ Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Alley, 512 Corner Meadow and Bank. 314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. SS1 Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co. (private.) as3 Holmes Booth 6 Haydens, (private.) S24 No. Hose House. SS5 Corner Simons and Burnham streets,
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS. To give an alarm, open the door, pull the hook town once and let go, then close the door. Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small bell las already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the ar. rlyal of an officer of the Fire Department, wht VIII release the key, or, if circumstances will no turn the key to the holder as soon as convenien Always give the alarm from the box nearest the ire. wv '-'o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
SECTION XVI. - TEXAS. HOME AND
 BACK TO THE RED RIVER.


 Of the eleven States that seeded and in- augurated the war of the Rebellion, none came off so easily as Texas. The immense extent of this State, it's sparse population during wartime and it's position way of to the Southwest of the populous centers were some of the causes of this partial ex- emption from the ravages of war.
 October 8, 1869, Commodore Renshaw with fleet of vessels took possession of Galveston, Tex, without meeting re- sistence.
 Towards the end of the year small body of troops, about two hundred and fifty in number, was sent by General Banks to assist in holding the place.
 Meanwhile General J. B. Magruder, who was in command of the Confederate De- partment came from Houston and before dawn on the morning of January 1, 1883, at- tackled the troops with stormlng party; and with artillery and some steamboats protected with cotton bales, manned with sharp-shooters and provided with cannon, attacked the flees. The Federals were un- prepared for a sudden attack. The Harriet Lane one of the Federal gun boats, how ever ran into a Confederate vessel and sank her, but at nearly the same moment another Confederate boat became entangled in the wheels of the gun-boat in such way that she was powerless to escape or offer resistence, when a swarm of Confed- crate sharpshooters boarded her and took possession.
 Commodore Renshaw meantime had the misfortune to run aground with the flag ship (tho Westfeld), and finding it inn practicable to get of in season it was de. cided to blow up the vessel.
 This work was put in the hands of man who was, so it is stated, rendered incom- potent by drunkenness. At any rate the explosion was premature, and Commodore Renshaw and a number of others lost their lives. The remnant of the fleet escaped to New Orleans, and the infantry and stcrIs at Galveston fell in the hands of the Confederates.
 The blockade about Galveston was, how ever, promptly renewed by Commodore Bell with competent fleet. January II, 1863, the Hatteras. a Federal gun boat, gave chase to strange sail, seen in this vicinity, and when some distance out to seq was turned upon and destroyed by the stranger, that turned out to be the famous AlGbanaG
 A little later, two Federal gun boats, on duty at Sabine PaJs, were suddenly at. tackled and captured by two Confederate vessels that came down the Sabine river.
 Thus, in Texas the Confederates were having things their own way.
 The operations of Banks in the Teche country in the early spring of 1863, and against Port Hudson later, engageI the at. tention of all the forces at his disposal
 Toward the close of the year, Banks again turned his attention to the repossession of Texas soil, and De Crows
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Murdered at Sea.

NEw YORK, Dec. 9.-The four-m. rtuA British ship, Buckingham, has just ar charge of First Mate Christie, her cap- tain, Peter Lyall, having been murdered by the ships cook. On October 12, two days out, the captain reprimanded tho cook, Lascar, for negligence. Later in the day storm arose and the crew were sent aloft, when the cook went into the officers cabin, where the captain was alone, ana stabbed him four times with a sheath knife. The cook was put in irons and turned over to the Brooklyn police. The British Consul was informed of the murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
MONEY IN DEMAND
Wall Street Men Have to Pay
 a High Rate for Loans.
RELIEF FROM THE TREASURY.
A Cabinet Meeting Considering the FinaD
 cial Trouble To-Day.

MT. WindOm Surprised at the Large
 Amount of Bonds OfFered-Assistant,
 Secretary NettIeton Says There is Nd
 Cause for Alarm-TwO Big Failures in
 New York and Philadelphia.
 NEW YORK, Dec 9.-Holders of stocks are frightened. Money on call yesterday loaned as high as one-fourth of per cent and interest. which is equal to 97 per cent. year. It was impossible to obtain time loans. How to relieve the depressing situation was the all-absorb ing question.
 The Clearing House issued $1, ,050, ,000 of loan certificates, making the total is- sue to date $13,055, ,000. It was stated that $6, 700, 900 of the certificates issued to banks had not been used, and they could, therefore, be considered in the na- ture of reserve fund.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Relief from Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Secretary Win dom says that he has been giving close and unremitting attention to the subject of the stringency in the money market for several days past. The Secretary has been in constant consultation with bankers and other business men who have come to Washington to urge upon the Department and Congress some measure of relief. At to-day's Cabinet meeting the subject will be thoroughly discussed, and the Secretary may after ward take some further step toward in creasing the volume of circulation. The Secretary thinks that if the bill intro duced by Senator Sherman or a similar one could be passed the situation would be materially improved
 Secretary Windom said he was really surprised in glancing over the large amount of bond offerings made during the day in response to the circular last week. They came tumbling in almost from the beginning of business hours yesterday, the proposals to sell aggregated nearly $14, ,000, 900 of per cents at prices ranging from $1.22 to $1.25. It was not anticipated that the call would meet with so quick response.
 "The purchases hereafter to be made" said Assistant-Secretary Nettleton, twill aggregate between 5000, ,000 and $6, ,OOO,- OOO. Our reports from New York have all day been more encouraging, and it seems to me that there is no longer occa- sion for alarm. think the situation will continue to improve, and that the bond call may be depended upon to re- lieve anxiety. We shall continue, if it becomes necessary, to carry out the bond purchase policy so long as the surplus will permit. Saturday night the net surplus was $19, ,000,O00. After all pur- chases have been made under this call, it will be reduced perhaps considerably, but the revenues are being collected very rapidly and the Treasury is in first rate shape.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
THE INDIAN TROUBLE
Slight Skirmish Between Redskins and
 Ranchmen at BnfEaIo Gap

slight Skirmish Between Redskins and
 Ranchmep at Buffalo Gap.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 9.-General Miles to-day received letter from Buffalo Gap, s. D., under date of Dec. 6, which says:
 Yesterday afternoon g party of 15 Sioux, at the entrance to the Bad Lands, endeavored to cut off and capture three cowboys. Ranchmen in the vicinity of the Bad Lands are sending the women and children into this town"
 shortly after this letter was received 6 telegram came from the same place, say ing: Ranchmen and Indians had slight sKlrmlsh. The situation is becoming serious, for the settlers are unarmed. Can you supply 30 good rifles and ammu- nltlon, so that settlers can defend them selves?"
 General Miles will leave for the scene or the Indian trouble this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
A Month of Failures.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-It is claimed by old-timers in Wall street to-day that De- cember is known as the month of fail ures. The settlements all take place during that time, and creditors scan the balance sheets closely. If firm can show a good substantial balance the banks may carry them through, but if the showing is unfavorable it is only a question of how soon the suspension is announced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
The Delamater Failure.

MEADvnLr, Pa., Dec. 9.-Nothing is positively known yet about the assets of the DelamatSr firm, but the most san- guine do not hope for more than 50 cents on the dollar. The whole city is restless and excited. The merchants, even those who have not lost directly, say the dam age to their trade will be considerable, as so many private individuals had deposits in the bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
N. H. & H. Railroad Time Table,
Tra1ns leave Waterburv for

Tralns leave Waterbury for NEW YORK-6:o5, SEQ, 1e.45 g. m. 1S0. s:s5, 6:o7, pm. Return -5:01 ,S:o0, ,1O00 a. ua., 100, 4:02, 6:02 D. m.
 NEW HAVEN 9:90, .. m., 1:3o, 6e7 ?. m. BRIDaEPoRTWs05, ,s:ss, ,1s:45.a.n. i 1:so. sa5 s.o7 Return-7:oo, S:Ss, .. n., 12:10, ,s:ss, s:so, TAT, ANSoNIA-eo5 s:so. 1o45,a m. 1sO s:s5 e:o7, ,s56 pm. Return-7:s5, 1oso, .. n., 1s:44, S:1O, WATERTo WN-6:44, s:s5, 11as .. m., 4:o5. e:1s, 7:o1, s1s p, m;. last train, Saturday only. Re turn-e~. 7:to, 1o:1o, .; m, $50; 800, e:ss, l1:i7, 6. m, 400, o:5e, p. m. RetIEnm7;5o, R1d 1c;ls, 2; " m., 955, s:So p: n. Return-7:ee. o:56 2. m., 2:so, 5:1e D. m. TWISTED $40, 11:17 .. m., 400. 6:56 p. m. Return-7:O5, O:S5, .. m., s;Os, 4:be pm.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Going north, 9:25 @. m.e ,7, Going south, 4:15 p. m.
 For NewHaven and points on tho Shore Line Division via Naugatuck Junction at4:15 p. m. LUCIUS FUTILE, General Manager. '.e
 CT. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass. agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09

side to receive the contents of the steamer, the sea was so rough.
 In this state of things the vessel lay there and rolleA and pitched, testsrsa, as one of the men said Other vessels loaded with troops were in corresponding situa- tion, and to see these pitch and roll in the rough sea was sight Finally, after a day or two, the sea calmed down a little and vessel with much difficulty came alongside, was lashed to ours, and, after awhile, all got ashore without accident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Weather Indications.

WAGAENoToN, Dec. 9.-For Now England: Llght xaows: winds shifting to sortherly, warma1 ,n Wednesday,
 Fo- Ea&,Lern New York and Now Jersey, Fair weather except light snows near the coast; winds shifting to southwesterly: warmer on Wednesday.
 For Western New York: Warmer; fair weather; southerly winds; fair weather or Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
American Tariff tho Cause.

LONDON, Dec 9.-The trade and naviga- tiOn returns for November are the worst that have been shown for many months, and this is said to show the effect of the American tariff act. The imports have gone down 10 per cent. and the exports have been diminished 54 per cent, the decrease having uniformly affected all articles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Failures In PhiIads1nh,a.

PHILADELrH1A, Dec. 9.-Price, Sherman & Co.,, hat manufacturers, have assigned. They are rated from $2O0, ,OOO to $300, ,OOO, and their general credit is high. Judg- ments were entered against the firm for $78,000 by Roberts, Cushman & Co. F s. Sherman, retail natter, 1917 Chestnut street, has also assigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09

part of the time was on the upper deck and hence had plenty of fresh air, at least. But down in the hold where the men were, the second day out was the most repulsive spot the writer ever cast hS eyes upon.
 The sailors, in passing about and seeing the men so sick, just grinned, as it was all to them great joke. De Crows Point, Tex, it turned out, was the destination of the regiment Arrived in sight of this place ths steamer anchored, as there was no wharf, and the vessels called lighters of very light draft-could not come along
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

Butter-Market quit. Lreamery-Eastern, 25 c.a2S C.; Western. 26 c.a2S C.: Elein. 2S c.a29 C.; imitation. 20 C. a24 c. Dairy Eastern. half flrkin tubs. 23 c.a25 O. East ern. Welsh tubs, 20 c,a22I6c.; Westean, B O. al7 c. Factory-Fr=sa, I0 c.a19 C.. June packed. 10c. also. .-...
 Cheese-MarKet quiet. Faotory-New York cheddar, 91Sc. aS16c. Wesi ern. 6rsts. Sc. Q g C.. Creamery-New York, part ssims, 5c.a 7c.; full skins. Pc .a3c.
 Eggs-Market steady. Eastern. hrsts. 21 c. a2T C.: Canadian. firsts, g ca23 C.; Vest ern, hrsts. 23l5c.a c. Limed - Eastern. 1eMc.; Western. Arsts. I9 c.al916c.; held. drsts. 21c.a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
PENM MANSHIP. Prof. HOIleV

Teaches every pupil to write fine rapid business hand in . course of 10 private lessons and NO FAILURES.
 All kinds of pen werk oxoout0d h tAO highest degree ef ths szA. 191 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
WATERBURY POST OFFICE

Mails Close. New York City-7.5O, 1920 m; 9. 10, 530, 7.36p e Boston-7.00, 7.50 m; 80, 2iO, 7.30 p m. Southern-E50, 10.2O m: 2.10, 53O, 7.3O pm. WeStern-7.5O, 1020 a m; 2.1U, 5.3O, 7.30 pm. Canada West-7.3O, 10.2O a m; 2.10 5.30, 7.30 D m. Eastern-70O, 7.50 m; 1230, 2.10, 7.30 m. Canada East-7,oo, 750 m; k. 80, ?. 10, 7.3O m. Albany-7.5O, 1920 a m; 2.1O, 5.3O, 7.30 p m. Northern N Y.-7.5O. 10.20 m; 2. 10. 530, 7.30 m Providence-7.OO, 7.50 m; 12. 30, 21O, 7.3O D m. Spr1nghe1d-7.O0, 750 am; 12.3 10, 5.30 7.3O pm Worcester.7O0 7:50 am; 12s 2.1O, 5.sO, 7.3O pm. Hartford 7.50 m; 1s.sO, s.i0' 7.sO pm. Bridgeport T.50, 10.20 m; 10, 30, 7.30 pm. New Haven-750 10. am l23O, ,. 10. 5.3O, 7.3O pm Ansonia-750, 10.20 m; 2.30, 210. 5.30, 7.30 D m Birmingham-7.5O 10.20am: 12 30, 9 10, 80. 30pm Union City-7.50 m; 2. 10, 5.30 m. Naugatuck-7.50 am; 2.10, 5.30 m. Seymour 7.50 m; 2.10, 5.30 pm. Winsted-1055 a m; 6.30 m. stations on Naugatuck R.R north Waterbury Meriden-75O, 16.aO am; 1a.so, 2.1O, 5.3O, 7sop m Danbury--75o m; 1.25, 3; 12,5.30, 7.3O pm. New London-7.00 750 am. 10.30, 5.307. 80 pm Watertown-i045 m; 6.30 m. Oakville-10.45 a m; 6.30 m. WoOdbury-7.30, 0.45 m; .2s m, 5outhbury-7.30a m; 1.35 p m. Middlebury-12. 30 a m.
 Volcott Cru, Tn, Sat.l 12.3Oa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
One Million rOuuda Cominr.

LONDON, Dec. 0.-It is stated that E1,000,0 900 gold will be shipped from London to New York this week for the assistance of the banks there. It is doubtful if any assistance will be sent by the Bank of France,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Snow, The Florist.
:: SPECIALTIES :

z. 6PEUIALIIES -:- Fresh cut flowers, finest funeral designs, lowest prices. Nothing but first class work. Snow, The Florist
 22 RxN1aAAEo RaaOo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Dec. s.-MoneY on call to-day, 411 and per cent.
 BONnS
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-04
Origin of Names of Fabrics,

Everything connected with ones bust
ness is of importance. Very few dry goods
men know the origin of the names of many
of the goods they handle. They may
seem trivial points, but they are of inter
est to the man who seeks to be thoroughly
familiar with the merchandise in which he
deals. For the information of such we
give the derivation of the names of the
following goods: Damask is from the City
of Damascus; satins from Zaytown in
China; calico from Calicut, a town in
India, formerly celebrated for its cotton
cloth and where calico was also printed.
Muslin is named from Mosul in Asia. AL
paca from an animal in Peru, of the llama
species, from whose wool the fabric is
woven. Buckram takes its name from Eos
tat, city of the Middle Ages, from which
the modern Cairo is descended. Taffeta
and tabby from street in Bagdad. Cam
brio from Cambria. Gauze has its name
from Gaze; baize for Bajac; dimity from
Damietta, and jeans from JEAN Drugget
is derived from city in Ireland, Drogheda
Duck comes from Torque, in Normandy.
Blanket is called after Thomas Blanket, a
famous clothier connected with the intro
duction of woolens into England. about
1910. Serge derives its name from Xerga,
Spanish name for peculiar wooden blan-
ket. Diaper is not from D'Ypres, as it is
sometimes stated, but from the Greek dlas-
prom, figured. Velvet is from the italian
vellute, woolly, Latin velus-a hide or
petit. Shawl is the Sanscrit sala, floor for
shawls were first used as carpets and tap
estry. Bandana is from an Indian word to
bind or tie, because il is tied in knots be-
fore dying. Chintz from the Indian chott.
Delains is the French "of wOol."-Iradc
To,t,.nnl
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-04
mcGintY's Baby.

A few evenings ago four waits were
found in different parts of the city-one Of
them by policeman near Eighty-seventh
street and Third avenue. This one wa.
about week old, and the officer started
down town with it, boarding Third av.
enue elevated train at the Eighty-fourth,
street station. He sat down in seat near
the door, and directly opposite sat an old
Irish woman, whose attention was immedi,
ately attracted by seeing policeman car.
rying baby. She jumped up and began
questioning the officer in tones so loud
that the score of people in the car could
hear distinctly everything she said.
"Ain't it darlint ?" she exclaimed.
"Shure, where did you find it|
as it a by r girul %
The increasing color in the officers face
showed that he was becoming somewhat
embarrassed, but just then train passed
on the uptown track and the noise
drowned the conversation, to which every
person in the car had beep listening. Just
as the train stopped at the Seventy
street station the inquisltive old woman
crossed over to her seat, and as she sat
down her companion asked:
"Whose baby did he say it wuz?"
'He sez it's McGinty's, but / don't be.
lave 'im," was the quick answer, and then
roar went up that seemed to startls the
old woman.-Nelp York Tribune.