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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
DEATH OF AUGUST BELMONT.
ne was Prominent In Finance, Polatin
and GentIemanly Sports


and Gent1emanly Sports.
NEW YoRK, Nov. 25.-The death of
August Belmont, the great banker, was
q surprise, as few KIN ew of his illness. He
d1ed from pneumonia contracted by cold
at the Horse Show.
MIR: Belmont's wife, three sons and q
daughter survive him.
Few men in Wall Street have shown
the varied abilities, the strong individu-
atty, the pluck and the resources that
Mr.. Belmont long displayed.
Not only in finance, but in politics Mr..
belmont has been conspicuous figure.
he was a delegate to the Democratic
convention of 1850 and from that year
until 1872 was Chairman of the National
Democratic Committee.
He took great pride in the American
turf and for 20 years he was president Of
the American Jockey Club, and he has
long been prominent member Of the
Union and other clubs in New York.
- Mr.. Belmont was a liberal patron Of
art and music, and his collection Of
paintings is one of the finest in the city.
He has taken much interest in politics.
The funeral services will be held at the
Church OF the Ascension ON Saturday,
after which the body will be taken to
Newport for interment.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
DOUBLE TRAGEDY.

A Brutal Husband Shoots His Wife and
Blows Out His Own Brains.
BUTLER, Pa, Nov. 25.-An unhappy
marriage was ended in double tragedy
at Glade Run last evening. For more
than % years Barney Brell and his wife
have lived together and the history Of
their married life has been one of unceas
ing quarrels, which usually ended in
Brel1 shamefully beating his wife.
Last evening one of their quarrels
ended by Brell shooting his wife and
then blowing out his own brains with q
revolver. Mrs. Brell is still living but
cannot recover. Brell was blacksmith
about 30 years of age and has always
borne bad reputation.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Evacuation Day.

NEW YORK, Nov. 25.-To-day, the ami
versary of Evacuation Day, was cele-
elaborate manner than has been done
since the Centennial celebration Of 1888.
A prominent feature of the day was the
march of the Old Guard under Major
George w. Mclean. In their march
they were Joined at the Battery by Bat
terry K, First United States Artillery,
which is stationed at Fort Hamilton. A
salute was fred, after which the march
was continued to the City Hall, where
the troops were reviewed.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
bought a Private GRAVEYARD.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Dr. Carraher,
the physician of the poor of East Wash
ington, recently bought a suburban
building lot near Washington. When he
examined his property he found that he
had purchased a family graveyard and
he was inclined to repudiate the bargain;
but when the surviving relatives of those
that it had changed hands, they made
the owner an offer for the property and
it will probably pass from his hands at a
good profit.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Terrible Duel in the Dark.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 25.-William II.
Pennington and Richard Corsey, both
colored, quarreled last night. They
finally came to blows, in the course OF
which the lamp in the room was over
turned leaving the place in darkness. A
terrible duel followed and when the
police appeared upon the scene zPenning-
ton was found lying on the floor almost
cut to pieces. He will die. One OF
Corsey's ears was severed from his head
and he was otherwise cut and bruised.
Razors were the weapons used during the
terrible struggle in the dark.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
It Has Been a Great Pleasure

This last week to make hundreds of
boys happy, their mothers smile and
fathers wonder how it was possible to
sell goods SO cheap. Thousands have
visited our
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
\ E W NJ KET\

Odd garments, and put them
on sale at
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Few congre.ssme.n At the capltal.

= WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The arrivals of
members OF, the two Houses of Congress
have been SO few that it is possible that
there will be less than a quorum in each
day next. This is particularly true of
the House of Representatives. 1t is
quite certain that the Republicans in
that body will not be able to muster a
quorum. The prospect is that very little
business will be transacted before the
holidays except the preliminary commit
tee work on the necessary appropriation
hills
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Money for the Envoys.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, Nov. 25.-T. P.
O'Connor, M. p, addressed a large and
enthusiastic meeting at the Odd Fellows
Hall last night. Mr.. Harrington was
not present owing to his train being de-
layed. About $4,000 was raised and Mr..
O'Connor expressed his thanks to the
people for their generosity. A. g. Hough-
ton presided. Previous to the meeting
there was large torchlight procession
of Irish societies.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Endemic of influenza.

PEsTH, Nov. 25.-An epidemic of in.
fluenza prevails at Fuenfkirchen, Hun
gary. One thousand persons in the place
are suffering from the disease. The
medical officer has summoned confer
ence of the doctors to determine what
course to follow. Many cases of the dis
ease resemble typhus fever, while others
are attended with a copius hemorrh age
from the intestines
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
TWO Brothers Drowned.

PrTTsBURa, Nov. 25. Two brothers,
Sammy and Addie Weller, were drowned
in Moody Pond, Saranac Lake, during
the morning. The youngest, aged 10,
went on the pond to skate against the
wishes of his brother. Sammy sat by
the window and saw his brother break
through the ice. Rushing to his rescue
he reached over to seize hold of him but
the ice gave way and both were drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
IN THE BLUE ROOM.

The Washington Correspondents Inspect
the Marvel of Beauty.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Mrs. Harrison
invited the Washington correspondents
to inspect the new blue room at the
White House. 1t is a marvel Of beauty.
1t has been refurnished and redecorated
after designs suggested by the first lady
In the land. The silk tapestry which
adorns the walls was manufactured in
Paterson, N. j., and nesrly every bit of
furniture is the product of American
workmanship. The President said to-
day that he thought the apartment the
handsomest in America. -. zgt r.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Father 1rnatius' License Revoked.

PROVIDENCE, R. L, Nov. 25.-Bishop
Clarke has issued the following revoca-
ton of the license given to Father Ig-
natius, the Anglican monk: 'I hereby
revoke the license given the Rev. J.
LEICESTER Ligne, to oficiate in the
churches of the diocese of Rhode Island,
inasmuch as this license was given under
a misapprehension Of his position in the
Church of England, and without an in
telligent understanding Of his practices
and doctrines"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
SULLIVAN AT HOME.
The PugiIist-ACtOr Bows to a Large Au-
di6nce in Boston.

The PugilIst-ActOr Bows to a Large Au.
dience in Boston.
BOSTON, Nov. 25.-John L. Sullivan
made his bow before a Boston audiences
last night for the first time since he
stepped from the ring to the stage, and a
rousing greeting was given him by an
audience that completely filed the How
ard Athenaum.
His acting made good impression
upon the audience. A big floral stand,
bearing a pair of floral boxing gloves,
was handed over the footlights, and in
response to call for a speech, the cham
pion said:
Ladies' and gentlemen, thank you
one and all for this demonstration of
your approval on my first performance
in my home, and 1 shall endeavor to
merit it in the future as in the past"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Forger Smiths Quick Trial.

NEW YORK, Nov. 25.-AIbert II. Smith,
broker, church deacon and forger,
through whose recent fraudulent prac-
tices the firm of Mills, Robson g. Smith,
brokers, were ruined, was placed on trial
at 4:15 last evening and at exactly
o'clock the jury rendered a verdict of
equity as charged in the Indictment. 4"
It was probably the briefest trial ever
held here. Judge Fitzgerald granted q
stay of sentence until December 8. The
maximum sentence under the law is 10
years imprisonment.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
SIX Buildings Burned.

AKRON, N. Y, Nov. 26.-Fire started
in a house about noon and owing to high
wind and inadequate fire apparatus OBJ
tanned such headway that six buildings
with most of their contents were burned
before the flames were checked. One
building was torn down to prevent fur
Their spread of the fire. The loss is esti-
mated at $27, 900. One of the buildings
destroyed was owned by Grover Cleve-
land
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
A wiro Druraerer Convicted,

New YORK, Nov. 25.-D. Loppy was
last night convicted of the murder Of his
wife, which occurred on July 4th last
He will be sentenced on Friday. Loppy,
who was worthless fellow, picked a
quarrel with his wife, which eliminated
in his Selling a pair of scissors and
stabbing her in the breast. -Loppy's de-
fence was that she took her own life.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
267 Barrels of Gold.

BERLIN, Nov. 25.-Two hundred and
sixty-seven barrels of gold, worth alto
gether thirty million marks CT, 500 ,OO0),
passed through Koenigsberg from st.
Petersburg on the way to London. The
money was packed in three cars, and was
attended by military escort.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Foreign swindlers Sent Home,

NEW York, Nov. 25.-Simon and julius
Krojanker, who weSe arrested on their
arrival here from England some time ago
on demand by the German Government,
were delivered over to the officers of the
Servia to be returned to their native
country. They are wanted for swindling
banks in Germany out of 10000 francs.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
H1r. Cleveland's Coinage Views.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The report is
circulated here that ex-President Cleve-
land has become a convert to the double
standard coinage theory and that he
wrote letter to Senator Vest some time
ago, which the Missouri Senator showed
to some of his colleagues, admitting that
he had been wrong in his view Of the
currency question and that he was ready
to announce his conversion,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Senator Pugh Lacks Nine Votes.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %. A dispatch
from Montgomery, Ala, says the Demo-
cratic Senatorial caucus adjourned at 10
o'clock last night after taking the 25th
ballot which resulted as follows: Pugh,
"a; Seay, 25; Kolb, 32; Watts, z. On the
Gath ballot Pugh lacked seven votes of a
majority. Tho opposition forces COM
bined against him and forced an adjourn
ment leaving Pugh within nine votes of
q nomination.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Fear a Strike of 10. 600 Man.

ScoTTDALE, Pa, Nov. 25.-The Knights
of Labor officials and Manager Lynch of
the Prick Coke Company failed to agree
on the one-third shut down trouble. A
notice was served on the company threat
ening strike in six days If the matter
is not settled. The leaders fear a strike
of 10000 men. The $50 miners at thu
mammoth plant are still out.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Against High Prices,

Always keeping up with the times.
You are safe to trust the clothing of
the boys and children to U. S. & Co.
Moving this department into the next
building has given much needed room
for Mems Wear, which we have al
ready taken advantage of and added
an extra stock of
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Plentv of SNOW and Ice.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 25-The canals are
frozen over and considerable floating ice
is visible in the river. In Northern New
York and New England the cold is in
tense, several places marking below zero.
In the Heidelberg Mountains and vicinity
a fall of 16 inches of snow is reported.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
East-Bound Rates Advanced.

NEW YoRK, Nov. 25.-The agreement
entered into by the joint committee Of
the Trunk Lines, two weeks ago, relative
to an advance of east-bound rates, has
gone into effect. The changes affect all
east-bound freight.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
ALL EXPECT A STRIKE.
A Secret Leaks Out that Excites Err,
Railroad Employees. -.

Railroad Employees. 49,
HoRNELLsvnLE, N. Y, Nov. 25.-A1l ID
excitement among the Erie employees
here. 1t has leaked out that at the
secret conference it was unanimously de-
cided to strike if the demands were not
allowed.
RThe men are finely organized and are
prepared for long struggle. They will
not act precipitately, but will try in
every way to settle their differences with
out resorting to strike. The feeling at
all points along the western division is
that a strike cannot be averted, and the
only question seems to be what hour 1T
will be declared sssHa
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Conference of Postal superIntendents.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The annual
conference of the twelve division superin-
tendents of the postoffice inspection SER
vice is being held in the room of Chief
Inspector Rathbone. The object of the
conference is to allow the inspectors to
exchange views for the betterment of
the service.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Murderer Juriro nrust Die.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The United
States Supreme Court decides against
Jugigo. He must die by electrocution.
The Court held that so far as Federal
questions were concerned the case did not
differ from that of Reminders.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Fifteen LIQUOR Dealers Arrested,

PTTsBURG, Nov. 25.-Fifteen wholesale
liquor dealers of the 1st and I'd Wards
have been arrested charged with selling
liquor without license. Ten gave bail
in the snm of 81 900 each for hearing
before police magistrate tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
An Amazing Story.

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y, Nov. 25.-Oliver
Oscutt's store in this Iplace was burned
and Alfred Griffin, clerk, told an amaz.
ing story about three burglars, who
bound him hand and foot, and then set
fire to the place.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. Ex-senator Cul.
lom, chairman of the Interstate Com.
merce Committee, says that he thinks
no interstate commerce legislation will
be accomplished during the coming short
session of Congress. The Senator thinks
the Election bill will be taken up,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
hurricanes i'm Austria.

VIENNA, Nov. 25.-Hurricanes have
prevailed for three days in various parts
of Austria, with avalanches and floods
in the mountain regions. .-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
He Concealed His NIalady.

BUDA PEsTH, Nov. 25.-Connt Julius
Karolyi, the well known Hungarian
statesman, died last night of cancer of
the tongue. He concealed his malady
from everyone until nearly the last
moment
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
OYerCOatS and Pants.

Most of them ars special bargains.
Call and see us Thanksgiving week.
With many thanks to each and every
one of our numerous patrons, we re-
main, Respectfully,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Brickmakers Fail.

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. 25-Pierce q
Beeson, brickmakers, have failed. Their
liabilities are between SOC, 900 and sex, 600
and their assets about the same.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
An M. p. Killed in a Railroad Wreck,

LONDON, Nov. 25.-Hon. William G.
Beckett, Member of the House of Com
mons for the Bassetlaw division of Not
tinghamshire, was killed in a railroad
accident at Wimborne- Minister in Dorset
shire during the morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
New minister of Finance

LISBON, Nov. 25. Senior August
Cunha, Progressist, has been appointed
Minister of Finance in place of Senior
Souveia, resigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
More Hat FactorIes shut Down.

! DANBURY, Conn, Nov. 25.-Seyeral
moro large hat factories have shut down
entirely owing to the lockout, and will
not start up again until the difficulty is
Rettlod, 50 sv.sS -
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Ex-Chanoellor Llpscomn Dead.

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 25.-Dr. Andrew
q. Lipscomb, ex-(1hancellor of the Uni
versity of Georgia, died at Athens last
night. He was for IA years Chancellot
Of the University. 50
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Reoeivod bv ~ proaldant.

WASHINGTON Nov. 25.-Judge Cedar
crautz, Supreme Judge OF Samoa, was re-
ceived by the President at the Executive
AAnRiQn.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
Children'S Cosy Department

and found bargains they had not
dreamed of.
During twelve years we have given
many special sales and built up rep
utation for fair, square dealing and
fulfilling our promises to the letter
every time, that the people of Water
bury and vicinity have appreciated.
Large business experience not only
here, but in New York city. Our
buyers in the market every day in the
year give advantages over any compe-
tition, large or small.
Our special and complete C. w. D.
system insures us fully against losses
and Our Patrons
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-25
FOR SALE

Look at No, 80 Maple street also the lot east of
/. Do you like Hayden street An old house
on Bridge street. win sell 1t, make Inc an offer.
N vain street places must be unloade call in.
on West Side houses and lots, on South Main
small place for $1,5oO East Main 81, 400. In
Woodtlck a house of rooms barn IL X 49, sheds
wagon house. chicken coops 90 feet long, acres,
besides pond on which ducks could swim, all
for $40 0. Two old houses and piece of land
with them, minutes walk from Center
square, all hr $1,000, near 1t nice
place for Sl,2 o, a new, large house on
Uossett street with all the improvements
necessary for comfort, and profit. Field
street, one of the rare chances to get home
which is at once convenient to the center, shops
and railroad stations and at the same time in a
polite neighborhoOd, the owner has got the
western fever, the g is a bargain for some one.
You know all about the Naugatuck tramway
company's line, am selling lots on the line and
q few steps east of 1t. / also have some very
nice lots all round the new PARK which will be
the pride of the city of rolls, presses and wire
blocks. have received new batch of houses
farms and building lots, also few business
stands near the center, also small lot just
right for a shop.
TIERNEY'S Real Estate Office,
Tierney's Block, 1871 Bank Street
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-30
For SALE.
4 farm of about 90 acres

n farm OF ABOUT 0V dcEts
Located in the town Of Bethel on the hill,
a short distance west OF the middle branch
OF White River. Land in good state OF
cultivation, limestone soil, will cut about
20 tons Of hay and summer 6 or cows and
a team. Good wood lot sufficient for the
place, good sugar orchard and plenty OF
ample trees old and young OF good fruit.
Buildings not old and in good repair,
would cost more than the price OF the
farm to build as good. Fine trout stream
running through the pasture for nearly
half a mile and never failing running wa
ter at house and barn. Is IL mile from
the protected railroad from Barre to Roy
alton and one mile from good saw, grist
and cider mill. Extensive quartz ledge
cropping out in which there is doubtless
more or less gold. Farm is reached by
good roads leading in one direction to the
iourishing town OF Bethel distant miles
and the lovely village of East Bethel dis,
tant miles, in the other TO Royalton ana
south Royaiton. Would be sold for $500,
one half OF which could remain on mort
gage for term of years If desired. Apply
soon for the owner is a "grass widow
who wishes TO go west in pursuit OF her
husband unless she can do better. lhe
said husband has recently been spotted
and the farm must be disposed OF in some
way without delay. Apply on the prem
ises or address by mail, G. b. SHIPMAN,
East Bethel, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-30

The authorities of Quebec propose to
settle the question of population by of
fering bounties for large families. An
offer of 100 acres OF land to every fam
ilv of twelve children from the same
parents is made. Some have thought
similar plan might be adopted here to
re-people our abandoned farms. But
this method requires too long time to
realize on investments. The prize Of
fered is inadequate. What is 100 a.
cres of land among a dozen children (:
There is too much risk involved in the
effort to win the prize. A young couple
might start out with the idea of win
ming the prize and having counted up
to eleven fail to bring in on the twelfth
and the object of living would be lost.
If the State would take little risk and
give hundred acres to any young cou-
pie tnat VIII unueIidhe W iaiSS tMORfC
children-the land forfeitable in case
of failure-and allow immediate occu-
patton we believe numbers would enter
the race as competitors. What we need
in Vermont is children. of true blue
Yankee blood, and we do not get them
in some way the Freneh-Canadians and
the Mortimer and the descendants of
the old Vikings viii come down upon
ms as the tribes Of ancient Germania
and the regions beyond dropped down
upon the plains Of Italy and gathered
M the treasures of luxury.loving and
luxurious-living generations.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-30

Some of the papers hint that Com
missioner Valentine has gubernatorial
aspirations. This is quite possible
Most Vermonters have aspirations in
this direction, snd if they cannot be
governors at home they are willing to
try it somewhere else. This accounts
for so many farms on the Commission
er's hands to sell.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-30
EDITORIAL MOTIFS.

Ex-senator Riddleberger Of Virginia
is dead. He was yirginian by birth
served in the confederate army, made
himself notorious in various ways, dis
graced himself by his dissipations when
in Congress, retired to private life, and
has finally closed up his career and the
nation does not mourn.