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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
A ROYAL PALACE BURNED.
Irlncess ClementiDe Has . Narrow Els.
 cape from Death.

SAe"enCID0 Has Narrow EH-
 cape from Death.
 BRUSSELS, Jan. 2.-The royal palace at Laeken, suburb of Brussels, was completely gutted by fire and portion of the building entirely destroyed. he origin of the fire is not yet known.
 The flames spread rapidly and at one time threatened to cut off the escape of the inmates. The Princess Clementine had very narrow escape from death and her rescue was effected with the greatest difficulty. A young lady en- ployed as governess to the Princess was unable to follow her mistress and was burned to death.
 The only portion of the palace which escaped the ravages of the flames was that in which the private apartments of tho King are situated. The royal col lection of works of art, one of the finest in Europe, comprising some of the most valuable paintings and statuary extant was entirely destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
FIGHTING A MONOPOLY.
The Federation of Labor Inauguratas an
 Important Strike.

AhO x0UOEAClOh LAD0r 1nanKurAt20 an
 Important Strike.
 PITTsBURG, Jan. 2.-The American Federation Of Labor called out all it's members working for the Allegheny County Light Company.
 The Alleghany County Light Co. has monopoly in supplying Pittsburg and Alleghany City with light. Their priv ate contracts are also numbered by the thousands. and the result of general tie up, can more readily be imagined than described.
 The effect of the call will be the cessation of work by machinists, en- gineers, dynamo men, and electricians of the Allegheny County Light Co.,, the East End Electric Light Co.,, the Key stone Construction Co.,, and the Vest inghouse Electric Light Co.
 It is also stated that the fight will be carried into politics, and the influence of the labor organizations will be brought to bear against the candidates for City Councils, favorable to the com pany, now set up in all the wards of the city,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
PORTUGAL MAY APOLOGIZE.

In that Case England win Be Compelled
 to Quiet Her Anger.
 LONDON, Jan. 2.-Persons in official circles profess to see indications that Portugal has decided to apologize to England fo- tho acts of Major Serpa Pinto and especially his conduct in hoisting the Portuguese flag on British protected territory and causing the British flag to be hauled down.
 It is conceded that if Portugal shall do this England can insist on nothing further without mourning the suspicion of the powers that the ostensible object of her quarrel With Portugal is entirely foreign to the real one. concerning which some explanation should soon be forthcoming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
AN illust traitor of the continual fore

AN illustration of the continual force of the wind at great elevation may be seen by the fact that in less than seven weeks after the flag on the summit of the Eiffel tower was raised it was all most entirely destroyed. A small strip of the center alone remained.
 A REMARKABLE spot in Vermont is the farming town of Waltham, which contains 9,76O acres of land and has PAS inhabitants. It has no post-otfice, church, town house, poor house, store, lawyer, doctor, blacksmith's shop, nor even bridge, and yet it is one of the thriving towns of Addison County. Its taxes are merely nominal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
ANOTHER UPRISING.
Negroes Threaten to Surn the Town
 BarnXell. q.

Negroes Threaten to isurn the Town oi
 Barnweil, 8. C..
 CHARLESTON, $. C., Jan. 2.-Dis. patches received hero indicate that there are probabilities of trouble in Barnwell. Telegrams have been re- ceived at Blackville and other neigh boring towns asking for aid, a-.d a special train left Blackville with rein forcements.
 It is said the negroes intend to burn the town. Tho trouble is by no means over, and the whole county seems to be np in arms. A conflict between the whites and blacks seems imminent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
AMONG THE FIGHTERS.
The MoAuliffe- fe-Carroll Go Postponed Un.
 til March 21.

The MoAuliffe-Carroll Go Postponed Un-
 til March 21.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 2.-The California Athletic Club is in communi- cation with Frank P. Slavin with a view of matching him with Joe Me- Auliffe. In case or failure another at tempt will be made to bring Kilrain here.
 At a meeting of the club directors the date of the McAuliffe- Carroll fight was changed from Feb. 20 to March 2l. The purse is s3, 800. McAuliffe has a bad hand and Carroll wants time to get to the weight, so the principals are well satisfied.
 The February date will be filled in with Pete Mccoy and Charley Gleason, who will fight to a finish for a $1 800 purse.
 There is considerable ill-feeling be- tween the last pair and a hot time is expected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
IN PRINCELY STYLE,

An American Professor Treated With
 Royal Splendor in Japan.
 BALTIMORE, Jan. 2.--News has been received at the Johns Hopkins Univer- sity from Prof. Meriweather, who re- gently accepted the position of Profess sor of English and History in Tokio University in Japan.
 Upon arriving at Japan he was re- ceived with great ceremony. A special palace was given him as bis residence, with more than 50 servants. A stable containing some of the finest horses in the Kingdom was placed at his disposal, and in every way he was treated with royal splendor. While at Johns Hop- kins Prof. Meriweather was assis5 can t secretary of the American Economic Association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Gilh0Oly Electe 1 President.

ELIZABETH, N. J., Jan. 2.-The City council for 1890 organized by tho ele- ton as President ot Patrick Hamiltul, Ullhooly, Democrat, who rece.ved n votes to William lorbin's 10. The Dem- ocrats Were unable to carry out the re malnder of their programme. The votes for City Clerk and for the Street commissioner were ties. A motion was passed appointing a Municipal Lepo, Committee oi the Mayor, City Attorney, Comptroller, three Councilmen, anu the President of the Board
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
The Massa chusetts LeeIsIature.

BOSTON, Jan 2.-The organization of
 the two branches of the Legislature was effected without any friction, and is the same as in 1889, with the exception
 of the presidency of the Senate, to which office Senator Henry H. Sprague was chosen. Speaker Barrett was re elected in the House, and Clerks Coolidge and Mclaughlin, Sergeant-at- Arms Adams and Chaplain Dowse of the Senate will again fill those offices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
An Old Man Burned to Death.

DRACUT. Mass, Jan. 2.-Aiken Parker, aged 70. was burned to death in the building in which he lived alone When the alarm was sounded about daybreak the house was so enveloped in flames that it was impossible to save it's inmate. The deceased leaves twc sons and a daughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
The Librarian of Princeton Dead

PRINCETON, N. J., Jan. 2.-Rev. F. c. Vinton, who has been librarian at the College of New Jersey for many years died yesterday, after a brief illness. lie was formerly expert librarian in Congress at Washington. He was '. years old and leaves widow and two children, both of whom are physicians in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Tho One Hundredth Reception.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. 2.-The re- ception yesterday was the 1O0tt held on New lcar's Day by Presi dents of the United States. Mrs Morton was the first wife of { Vice-President who has assisted at re- captions at the WhiGe House on New Years Day for the past 16 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
The Ex-Emperor's Allowances.

LONDON, Jan. 2.-The discontinuance by Brazil of the annual allowance voted to Dom Pedro upon his expatria tion is regarded here as an indication of the republics weakness. The gran was only an act of recompense toward an old man who had always done his ut fidence which the republic felt in it's own solidity. To abrogate it is looked upon in Europe as Trruckling to the mob power, which augurs ill for the new government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
A Triple Killing.

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. "A private telegram received here gives meAgre account of the triple killing which oc cured at Brazonia. A man named Walker was fired upon by three men ly- ing in ambush. He returned the Ire and succeeded in killing all three, but in the conflict was severely wounded and cannot recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
A DrugRist's Fatal Blunder

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 2.-The death of Samuel Winski, at his home at the corner of Bank and Washington streets, was hastened by two injections of pilo- carpine, which was given to him in mistake for morphine by William M. Townley, druggist, of No. 765 Broad street. at whose store he had been in the habit, for year or more, of buying
 ,orphine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
A Remedy for Influenza.

remedy recommended for patients afflicted with the influenza is Kemp's Balsam, the specific for coughs and colds, which is especially adapted to the diseases of the throat and lungs. Do not wait for the first symptoms of the disease before securing the remedy, but get a bottle and keep it on hand for use the moraent it is needed. If neglected the influenza has tendency to bring on pneumonia. All druggists sell the Ba lsam.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Nearly IOO YearS Old.

MIDDLETON, Mass, Jan. 2.-Charles King, probable the oldest man in New England, who vii. be lOJ years of age on January 18th, celebrated the New Year by a family gathering, forty of his descendants being present. Mir. king was born near Quebec, and was the las of 8 family of ten sons, one of whom reached the age 70. He has a good memory, and is ill good health, except that he is t.oubled somewhat by asthma.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
THE PEOPLE OvERAwED.

Late Arrival from Brazil Reports .
 Bad Condition of Affairs.
 NEW YORK, Jan. e.-The steamer Strabo has arrived from Rio de Janeiro. Her captain reports all quiet when he left that city, but says the situation is not very satisfactory from the stand. point of believer in popular self gov, ernment.
 The people seem overawed by the police and military. The soldiers ride about the streets constantly, calling out ''all is well." and notifying the populace that anyone who attempts tc raise disturbance will be shot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Weather Indications

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-For New England: Fair; followed by light rain during the night; warmer; southerly winds.
 For Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsyl- ylvania: Rain; warmer, southerly winds warmer tomorrow.
 For Western Now York and Western Penn 'ania and Now Jersey: Rain; warmer south, westerly winds, warmer tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
The Prince of Wales Health.

LONDON, Jan. 2.--The Prince of Wales finds that a change of scene benefits him greatly and, though not man of very enduring physical strength, he has been generally able to fulfil his public engagements, not always, however, without suffering the consequences in the recurrence of some of tho ailments to which he is subject. He is advised by his physicians that his constitution is one needing considerable care and only moderate exercise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Gen. kearnY ReSIrns.

TRENTON, N. J., Jan 2.-Brig. -aen John Watts Kearny has sent his resig. nation as nspoctorGeneral of the Ma tional Guard of New Jersey to Com mander-in- Chief Robert S. Green. His reason for doing so is that he has nc duties to perform and does not care to hold position which is purely orna mental.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Another Plot to XIII tn. czar.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 2.-The police have discovered the existence of a deep laid and widely prevailing plot agalns the life of the Czar, further investiga- tion into which will certainly result in many important arrests. The Nihilist ts are abandoning their policy of open terrorism and resortlng to methods more secret.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Axle Works Sold to Enxlishmen.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Jan. 2.-The Wv. oming Axle Works, tho largest plant of the kind in the country, has been sold to an English syndicate at price said to be nearly a million dollars. This company paid dividend of 6 per cent. last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
An Old Photographer Dead.

PARKERsBURG, W.Va., Jan. 2.-Thos Eagan, a telegraph operator. formerly employed by the Postal Telegraph Company at Pittsburg, Pa, died at his homo in this city of consumption. He was an old-time operator, and was well and favorably known in telegraphic cir eles throughout the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Shot Herself Dead.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -Gabrille Ovor- bauer, a pretty and talented young frayon artist, shot herself dead in her apartments at 21O East Slst street, where her brother Otto also lived. These two had become alienated from other members of their family, who live in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
BoRardus and KIeinz Shoot a Tic.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2.-Captain A. H. Bogardus and J. F. Kleinz, of this city, shot a sparrow match at the Philadelphia Driving Park. Each man shot at 25 sparrows at 30 yards rise. five traps. The match resulted in tie, each killing 16 birds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Work Stopped by q Strike,

READING, Pa., Jan. 2.-The sheet mill of the Brooke Iron Company at Birdsboro, employing over 100 hands, has closed down on account of the strike of 15O nailers, who asked for a restoration of the 10 per cent. taken off their wages some time ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Murat Accepts Miss Calawell.s Hand.

LONDON, Jan. 2.-The Star says that the marriage between Miss Gwendoline Caldwell, of Baltimore, and Prince Murat has been again arranged. Prince Murat will accept any allowance that Miss Caldwell may grant him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
De LucoA Guilty,

DEDHAM, Mass. Jan. 2.-De Luoca, the murderer of Millionaire Cunning made recommendation of mercy. Sen tence will be pronounced Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
An Early Dissolution of Parliament.

LONDON, Jan. 2.-The Freem~n's Journal states that it has learned from excellen5 authority that Lord Salisbury has in contemplation an early dissolu- tion of Parliament and an appeal to the country on the Governments new Irish issues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Committed Suicide While D~sponde

ROCHESTER, N. Y.. Jan. 2.-Wm. ZaRo, a well-to-do German living at County Limo, near Medina. committed suicide by hanging in his barn. He had been dependent for some time and probably killed himself while suffering from temporary mental aberra tion. He was IS years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Editor Fitch Has the Grip,

l KOCH ESTER, N Y, Jan. 2.-Charles E. Fitch, editor of the Democrat and Chronicle" is suffering from an attack 1 of influenza, which has confined him te
 the house for several days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
20 Per Cent Discount

ON entire stock of Mems, Youths. Boys and Chlldren's Overcoats, Listers and Reefers. No old stock. Every garment new this season. The season has been warm and we find our stock larger than 1t should be this season of the year, and prefer to sell at loss than to carry any over. The original ticket on every garment, with price marked in plain figures. so that you can figure your own discount.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Farnel to Mako Full Denial.

LONDON, Jan. ? It is stated thsu at a meeting of the Irish party to be held on the eve of the reassembling of Par lament MT. Parnell will make full denial of the charges brought agains him by Captain O'Shea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
An Eminent Catholic

An Eminent Catholic Clergyman Dead.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Rev. Henry c. Mcdowell, of St. Agnes Church, one of the most eminent clesgymen of the city, died last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Viewers Strike for Higher war,s.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Jan. 2.-The wsav- CTS in the Merino Mill have struck for an increase of seven and half cents per cut. Their present price is 50 cents per cut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
A Fright and Active old Lady.

EAST TEMPLEToN, Mass, Jan. 2.-Mrs. Polly French celebrated her one hun dredth birthday to-day by receiving numerous friends and relatives She is quite bright and active.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Railroad Engine House Burned.

UPPER MARLBORO, Mass, Jan. 2.-The engine house of the Southern Maryland Railroad at Brandywine was burned, to- gether with two locomotives and large amount of machinery. Loss &SO QQQ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Fren.S, Theaters Closed.

LYONS, Jan. 2..-Theaters here and at Marseilles are closed on account of an epidemic of influenza among the com panies. ss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
109 Bank Street,
The Excitement Not over

The ENcIteInVnt NOI OVVT.
 The rush on the druggists still contin- ues and daily scores of people call for a bottle of Kemps Balsam for the Throat and Lungs for the cure of Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma and Con- sumption. Kemps Balsam, the stand ard family remedy. is sold on a guar antee and never fails to give entire satisfaction. Price 50c and $l.OO Trial size free
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
Tue Comm on ealth FuD of wator

SEA ISLE CITY, N. J., Jan. 2.-The steamer Commonwealth has settled on the bar and is full of water The ves- 'sel and part of her cargo will probably be a total loss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-02
.Shoninger Pianos

Are now thoroughly established in the homes of Waterbury's best families. It is no idle boast to assert that during the last two years moro have been sold than any other one make. The present management believes in the product of the Shoninger factory to the fullest ox- tent and has always labored to impress its customers with the fact that . piano dealers commissions, was the instEu- ment for rich and poor alike to buy. If yua are about to purchase, we invite . close examination, hoping to reach the musical portion of your nature and at the same time your pocketbook for the smallest price possible 'consistent with first equality. and high standard of the Shoninger piano.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-31
A Senator's Mighty Power.
New York Times.

Occasionally q liar enters Wall street,
a real liar, of course, not an imitation,
amatehrish, papier-mache liar, but one
who lies with seriousness of express
sion and attention to detail that COM
mands respect. Not one of those "in
the winter of forty-nine" chaps, nor
yet one of the "when I was boy" fel-
lows, but a real liar, one who, lies skill
fully about current events.
Recently Wall street, from Nassau to
William, was repaved. A smooth pave
ment replaced the old granite blocks.
The old granite blocks were too noisy,
land noise," the complaining "promot-
ers' said, "interferes with the pluckipg
of lambs" The hot wave madeth new
pavement soft and yielding. You could,
as the ancient end man would observe,
hear tree bark, though even Fifth
avenue stage parsed down the street.
"That pavement is soft,n said a pro-
spective millionaire, the other day.
"Soft," said the liar; ""you call that
soft? Why, that's hard compared with
the Washington pavements. Yes, sir.
Ever been in Washington ? No. Well,
Washington is paved with asphalt,
same as that. 1t gets very hot in WASH
ington and the pavements get very soft.
Quite like molasses, in fact. And have
seen in the middle of a hot day, so peo-
pie stuck in the pavement. They stand
like animated statues. They can't re-
lease themselves, so they stand and cry,
Help! helpv People cannot 60 to their
aid, because if they do they will get
struck, too"
"And what" asked the prospective
millionaire; land what becomes of
them?"
"Pretty soon Senator John Sherman
comes along" replied the liar. "The
pavement hardens as he passes and get
back to their proper state, and the vic
TINS are released"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-31

knowledgment for my ancle's legacy.
You may find bin troublesome."
That viii make no difference.
While be lives, be shall be cofortably
cared for
What model nephewl' said the
merchant, sar:astically. -
Good young mani said the lawyer
with sneer. / p .OIiltl o..
Gentlemen, said the notary, y will
now read the codicil.
The two elder,men looked st each
other in surprise which changed into
dismay and rage as they listened.
TO that one OF my nephews who
shall agree to take charge of my dog,
being yet unacquinnted with this pro-
vision of my will, I bequeathe the
residue OF my property, amounting as
near as ! can estimate TO one hundred
thousand dollars .rerv BE iar
you knew Of thisf exclaimed the
elder men, turning wrathful faces to-
ward Alfred Graves. Titi So. fU
Not a word. said the young man.
Il an as much astonished as gou can
be-
No one knew of it except myself,
said the notary. Il congratulate you,
Mr.. Graves, on your large accession OF
wealth
4 receive it gratefully. trust |
shall make a good use of It, said the
young man. Il hope now to repay
my parents for the sacrifices they have
made in my behalf .aas
slf I had but known, thought the
merchant, with bitter regret. 4 have
thrown away fortune. ae@ .2sa
'Aud L. chimed in the lawyer, rue
fully. . a"'1 p.
But there was no help for it. The
deed was done. The two disappointed
men left the house, feeling any thing
but grateful to the uncle who they
persuaded themselves had cruelty
wronged them. But there was mod
est little home that was made glad by
the news of Alfred's good fortune.
And in his hands the money has
brought blessing with it, for it has
been made fountain of good deeds
and charitable infiuences.-Ho Horatio
Alger, Jr., in Yankee Blade. ~. g.,..s
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war Eagles Stony Glare.

There is great excitement among the
Kickapoos over the discovery of a petri-
fed body supposed to be that of War
Eagle, q leading chief of the tribe who
died many years ago, shortly after the
tribes return from Old Mexico Instead
Of the remains being deposited in the
ground in a coffin they were placed in
an upright position in a large hollow
tree, there to await the coming of the
happy ,unting days, as the Indians be-
ieye. During the rage Of a fierce forest
fire the trunk of the tree was consumed
by the flames. A party of Indians who
were passing through the woods stopped
to light their pipes, when the image of
an Indian warrior, with tomahawk In
hand, was discovered underneath the
ashes Of the burning tree. ltS1@'
The scene which followed is described
as being most remarkable. The Indians
were scared SO badly that they lost all
self control and regular panic ensued,
the Indians rushing madly through the
woods and yelling at the top of their
voices. AS soon as word could be COM
municated to the remaining members Of
the tribe, some 200 in number a hurried
consultation was held, at which it was
decided that the reservation should be
Immediately abandoned. .s% f..
Luckily some of the more civilized
members Of the. tribe had influence
enough to allay the feeling Of fear, and
the nlan Of fiiesertion was NOT carried
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-31

Perhaps the youngest mother in the
country lives at Chapel Hill, N. Q. She
is not quiteifourteen years of age and
has been married nearly year. 4si.