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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Five Persons Burned.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Fire in the cabin of tho canal boat A. c. Chandler, lying at the fost of West 67th street, late last night severely burned five per sons, one of whom died this morning. The fire was caused by the explosion of a lamp. and the family of Capt. Daily, sleeping in the cabin, were not aroused until the fire had gained great head way. Mrs. Daily made heroic efforts to save her children and received severe burns. The youngest child, Denis, was tho last to be removed and he was so badly burned that his life could not be saved. The damage to the boat is about $2OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
DOM PEDRO WILL RESIGN.
All that He Askes is Pormission to \
 turn to Brazil.

Al that He Askes is Permission to Re
 turn to Brazil.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Senhor Sal vador De Mendonca. the Brazilian Mln- ister, made 8 prediction at the Now York banquet to the International Am- erican Conference delegates in Decem- ber which is almost certain to be full filled. He declared that before the day when the Constitution Convention of Brazil shall assemble Dom Pedro would resign his crown into the hands of the representatives of national sovereignty, set aside All petty am mbltionS of others who might yet try the fortunes of Q fratricidsl struggle, remove his vsner- able person from tho mob of common kings, raise himself to the equality of Washington. and como at last to ask his native land for the few feet of soil upon which to spend the sremaining days of his existence.
 Charles K. Flint, of New York, told correspondent that he had just seen 2 Paris lett0r from Q close friend of the deposed Emperor, stating positively that Dom Pedro will, whom the Consti- tutional Convention meets at Rio de Janeiro in November next. notify that body of his desire to renounco all claims to his title, and ask that he be permitted to return to his people as a private citizen and aid them in firmly establishing the republic recently formed.
 This act alone is ono of tho most re- markable in the history of politics, continued MT. Flint. Ut means that not only will Dom Pedro resign all pretensions to the crown, but that no member of his family can ever hope to succeed him as Emperor. Count D'Eu, Dom Pedro's son-in-law, would natur. ally be the heir, but the late Emper- or's renunciation of all claims would necessarily prevent D'Eu or any rela- tive from assuming the reins of an i'm perial government in Brazil. The let ter expressed the opinion that so soon as the conven tion received Dom Pedro's resignation an ironclad would be dis patched to Europe to bring Dom Pedro and his family back to their native land. am thoroughly convinced that this will be done,"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
THE SYNDICATE'S LATEST.
Tho Chicago Stock Yards on the List to
 Purchase.

Tho Chicago Stock Yards on the List te
 Purchase.
 CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-It Is reported tha. the Union Stock Yards, of Chicago, the largest in the world, will doubtless soon be sold to an English syndicate.
 The prico of this enormous plant, with it's acres of land, miles of live stock pens, and numerous sources of revenue, is $50. 900, 900, and number of rich Englishmen are ready to exchange that sum of money for controlling in- terest in the largest and most profit able stock yards in America.
 The sale is not merely contemplated, but active negotiations are now In pro gress, with every prospect that the deal will be consummated within few days.
 Last Monday Walter Potter. of the Boston firm of Potter. Lowell & Com pany, sailed from New York on the steamer Etruria, bound for Europe and carrying the authority of the stock yards company to close the sale. It is understood the negotiations have passed beyond the stage for discussion, for re- liable Information warrants the state- mont that contract for the transfer has been signed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY.

PARIS sends to foreign countries an- nually $500, ,OOO worth of bonbons.
 WHALEBoNE is so scarce that it now sells for SIP, 800 per ton in London.
 A WINE company in California lately received an order from England for 5O,- 900 gallons of sweet wine.
 THE Mexican Government lately or dered 1,O00, ,000 grape cuttings from Cali fornia, and will distribute them free to all who wish to plant them in Mexico.
 THE prices of camphor and gum prom ise to rise. The German Government is making gigantic purchases of these arti- cles for the manufacture of smokeless powder.
 A PRACTICAL dyer of Rockford, Ill.,, has discovered process by which he can stamp burlap in absolutely fast col ors. This has heretofore been consid- cred impossible, and the discovery is considered quite important.
 THE petroleum production of South ern California last year reached 1S,OOO,- 900 gallons, valued at $1,2OO,O00. The article is of special value to that region. Its utilization as fuel for manufacturing purposes has had much to do with solv- ing a vexed question.
 IT is said that George T. Smiths mid dlings purifier has increased the wealth of the Northwest fully $500, ,OOO, 900, and the American Millers' Association has awarded him gold medal for bringing out the most important invention ever made in milling machinery.
 IT is claimed that phosphat, is found in only three places throughout the United States-South Carolina, New Mexico and Florida. In New Mexico it is about exhausted, while in Florida it is more extensive than in South Caro- lima and assays twenty-five per cent. more.
 IT is estimated by correspondent in the Chicago Tribune that at least sixty per cent of the multitude of type writers in the city arc women, as are twenty-five per cent. of the type-setters, fifty per cent. of the telegraph operators and about seventy per cent. of the em- ployes in the dry-goods stores.
 IT is said that the telegraphs in this country are practically owned by one man. and the railroads by only sixty families. A collective ownership of the means of communication and locomotion is insisted on by the great labor organi- Aations of the country, and quite likely to come as an assured fact within the next generation.
 THE latest novelty in the ''pccket goods" line is a pocket-knife case It is of soft leather or chamois skin nnd is furnished with a metal snap clasp at one end. It is designed to keep a knife from rusting, and also to keep dust from get ting into 1t. Like the popular English key-chain, it is 3 foreign invention, and is said to have first been used in Vienna, where 1t is not considered good form to carry . pen-knife loose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Found . Bucket of Coin,

FRnDERIcKsBURG, Va. Feb 24.-Sat- urday night fire destroyed the dwelling Stafford County. Opposite tho house is Held of about two acres of grass be- longing to the Misses Scott which was iRnited by spark from the house and also destroyed. While MT. Limerick was digging in the ruins he discovered buried . couple of feet underground . 1s90 tin bucket nearly filled with gold he will not tell. Some years ago en ol6 lsrnit died in . hnt = tA0 plsoa,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Run Down by Detectives.

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-Saturdav night Fred A. Walton, the clerk of the Pacific Express Company, who absconded from Dallas, Texas, on February ?, was ar rested by an officer of the Pinkerton St. Johns, New Brunswick, and S7,OOO of the S35, 900 stolen found on him. Walton took his capture very philo- sophically, and the officers intend keep ing him in Canada to learn, if possible, of the whereabouts of gam bier nam ed Laird, who travelled through Canada with Walton, and who is supposed to have secured large portion of stolen money,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24

A DOG that can't bark is one of tho curlosltles at Edinboro, N. J.
 A PENNSYLVANIA front yard is deco rated with five thousand door-knobs.
 A HUDsoNDALE (Penn.) man has worn tho same hat for twenty three years, and he says it has come into style nine teen times.
 IT Is singular fact that the wife of the inventor of the telegraph and the wife of the inventor of the telephone were both deaf mutes
 A BUSINESS man at Gainesville, O.. is afflicted with paralysis of a very singu- lar kind. His legs arc powerless from dark to daylight, when he recoyers the use of them.
 A RESIDENT of Danville, Ind, had Ia grippe and recovered. Subsequently, in q violent fit of sncezing, he lost his voice, and has been unable to utter a word since, although apparently per fectly we'll.
 THE most remarkable case of insomnia on record is reported from that land of remarkable products, Georgia. Charles Harden, negro of Athens, in that State, IS said to have lived four years without sleeping at all,
 A RELI.AIRE (Mich.) tailor has made a pair Of pants out of three hundred differ ent kinds of cloth for fortune-huntine youth, who wants to create the impress sion that he is the most economical man on earth. The pants cost one hundred dollars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
STARTLING REVELATIONS
IN THE TOWN CLERKS OFFICE.

Town Clerk Madden Claims His Books
 Are All Right. Ho Refuses To Go To
 Canada.
 Alter carefully looking over the town clerks report we find something pos itively interesting to the whole people of Waterbury. The sons of Connecticut are foremost in the councils of the nation, but what worid they be were it not for their mothers-God bless them. THEY HOLD THEIR OWN NOT ONLY IN THE STATE, BUT AGAINST THE WORLD. Think of it
 Ten hundred and sixteen babies arrived Waterbury in the year of our Lord 1889. No wonder we love our wives and we want everybody to know it. We have to furnish baby carriages for the whole of them. All the sensible people buy here. In more than six years cannot recall over three deaths of children whose car riages were bought here. They ride easier They are upholstered better and arc supe- Iior in every way. And the price! Well. that speaks for itself. We are always the lowest. Our supply will be here the latter part of this week We are the peoples ubedient servant, Waterbury Furniture Co, 20 Grand street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Assistant Secretary of War,

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 24.-The fact that the bill providing for an Assistant Sec rotary of War will undoubtedly be ap- proved by the President has furnished material for speculation at tho War De- partment during the past week, regard ing the probable occupant of the office The salary is $4, ,50J per year, and the bill provides that it shall be a civilian appointment made by the President. Mir. F. C. Partude, Secretary Proctor's private secretary. and Mr. John Tweed dale, Chief Clerk of the Department t, are among the names suggested for the office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
AmneStY to Deserters-

WAsH1NGToN. Feb 24.-The procla- mation of Secretary Proctor granting amnesty to deserters in the Judge Ad- vocate-Generals office. where the legal aspect of the subject are being consid- cred. A report from the Fort Leaven- worth prison shows that of the $50 pri- soners at that institution 423 are serv- ing time for assertion. The Secretary has not yet decided to what date amnesty will be extended. It is not i'm probable that all deserters prior to Dec. 3lst, 1889. will be pardoned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Pennsylvanians Prospecting.

CUMBERLAND. Md, Feb. 24.-James McMillan, general superintendent of the Cambr Iron Works of Johnstown, Pa., and Messrs. A. Hamilton, Joseph Morgan, Jr.. George w. Thompson. and other we'll known Pennsylvania capi- talists are in this city to inspect the Baltimore x Ohio Rolling Mill with a view of leasing it. Thomas M. King, vice-president of tho Baltimore & Ohio Company, accompanied the party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Racing at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb 24.-The Washing ton Jockey Club has arranged it's prog ramme for the Spring meeting at Ben ning's Station which will open on April list, and continue five days. There will be five races each day for purses of $500 eacn; On the first and third days each of the other days a handicap. Tn @ fifth race on the fourth day will be for gentlemen riders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
A Murderer's Third Confession,

Hawes, the wife and child murderer. who is to be executed next Friday, has made third confession which is be- lieved to be true one. He confesses that he alone is guilty of the murder of his wife and two children. The con fession has been placed in the lands Of friend O. the condemned man to be made public after the execution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Three Years for o'Donnell.

CHICAGO. Fob a4.-The jury Tn tho Cronin jury bribery case returned yer dict of guilty and sentencing O'Don- nell to three years in the penitentia O'Donnell was much surprised aud cast down at the verdict. Judge Water man refused to admit the defendant to bail pending the motion for new trial, but promised to hear arguments on tho matter tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Suicide Caused bv III Health.

ASHLAND. Pa. Feb. 24.-Henry Pope, an old and respected citizen of this place, arose about three o'clock yes terday morning and, driven to despair by i'll health, cut his throat and then started for the woods, where he was found and brought to town. He will die
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Weather Indications.

WAsnINarox. Feb. 24. For New England: Slightly warmer; northerly winds local rains.
 For Eastern New York and New Jersey, Slightly warmer; threatening weather and rains: southerly winds,
 For Western New York: Warmer, southsrly winds; threatening weather and rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
MT. Platt's Prediction.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-In an interview had with Thomas c: Platt on the sub- ject of the Worlds Fair. among other things Mir. Platt said that he docs not think the Fair will be held in 1892. Two years, he says, are not sufficient to make the necessary preparations. In all probability an amendment will be added to the bill now before Congress. changing the date to 1898.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24

| Al>TklCT COURT pF MERIOEN ss Probate l Court. February Eth, 1S9O
 said district, deceased The count of probate for the district of Mer from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement hose who neglect to present their accounts barred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested te make immediate payment to REV PAUL F. McALENNEY,
 Exanuf0p
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
COMMUNICATIONS.
ssTruth Seeker'' Answere,

Truth Seeker'' Answered.
 The following communication was re- ceived Saturday evening too late for publication In that days issue: Naugatuck, February 22, 1890. To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 l saw in yesterdays EVENING DEMO- GRAF lot of questions asked by a Mir Truth Seeker about the Catholic church and the bible, etc. If Mir Truth Seeker" will come down to our Sunday school in St Francis church, at two o'clock tomorrow after noon. he can pick out any boy in the ciass who will answer every one of his questions. I belong to MT Maher's class. am fourteen years old, and if I don't answer Truth Seekers" questions right off will feel much ashamed of my iGno- rance. l suppose Truth Seeker" fs a little fellow who does not know much, If he would attend our Sunday school and study our little Buffers catecbism for three months he will not be asking such silly questions. I would like to know how MT Tullar is getting along after the licking he got from Father O'Donnell. guess he must have run away from Sunday school instead of studying his catechism. I hope he will come down to our Sunday school to- morrow with "Truth Seeker" Yours,
 LITTLE SUNDAY SCHOOL Boy. To Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 This is to certify, that there is a dry goods firm in Exchange place that em- ploys certain clerks, who should not be allowed to sell goods to decent cus- toners. They are vulgar, malicious and falsitiers. They are intensly anti Catholic in their expressions.
 ONE WHO KNOWS.
 Waterbury, Feb 24 90.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Opposed by Anti-sIonopol,sts.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Wm. A. A. Carsey, of New York. Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Anti-Mon- opoly League. appeared before the Postal Committee in opposition to MT. Wanamaker's postal telegraph scheme.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Will Wait Two Wee ks.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Fob. a4.--At q meeting of the Barnaby mill weayers it was decided to wait two weeks longer before taking action on tho low price paid for working at that mill to give an opportunity to remedy the evil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
MT. Biggar's Funeral

BELFAST. Fob. 24.-The body of the late Joseph Biggar, M. F., is laying in state in St. Patrick's Chapel At tho requiem mass many of tho Irish Mem- bers of Parliament were present. The funeral occurs this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Lord Churchilps support.

LONDON, Feb. 24.-Lord Randolph Churchill. in speech at Paddington, announced that he and his friends would support the Governments pro- gramme in general way. reservinx liberty of action on certain subjects.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
To Suppress the slav. Trade.

BRUSSELS, Feb. 24.-The Brussels anti-slavery society has heen authorized by the Congo Free State to equip and send to Africa an expedition which shall cooperate in the effort to suppress the African slaYe-trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Expelled from Germany.

BERLIN, Feb. 24.-The Dutch Social ists who were arrested in this city have been released, and expelled from the country,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
LegislatinE Against Newspapers.

PARIS, Feb. 24.-The French Senate, by vote of IFS to 1O7, has passed the bill providing for summary proceeding against newspapers publishing libels on Government officials,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
The Lincoln Bank Trouhla

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. A.-The bank examiner appointed to examine into the shortage of Cashier Bard, of the Lincoln Bank. finds it to be about meeting to decide upon the future course.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Tho King of Spain Sick Again.

MADRID, Feb. s4.-The boy king of Spain is again indisposed. It is stated that his illness Is not serious
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-24
Ten Things We Will Do!

1 WE will buy GOOD goods and s.u
 at market rates. 2 WE will maet obligations PROMPT.
 LY, exacting the same from other.. 8 WE will deal JUSTLY with all. s.v.
 selves included. 4 WE will not misrep-ssent anything,
 nor lie about competitors. 0 WE will introduce new styles whsa
 TRADE REQUIRES IT. 6 WEwill neither BORROW nor LEND
 except absolutely necessary. 2 WE will try to AVOID making mis-
 takes, but CORRECT them if made. S WE will continue to employ HON.
 EST. COMPETENT and. POLITE
 clerks.
 9 WE will try to merit the good will
 of CUSTOMERS land the rest Of
 mankind.". --s....l. .. .-t..-.. 10 WE will MIND OUR OWN BUs1-
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-01

"WHATa beautiful site for hotel"
said one of our New England visitors,
looking at the dim outline of Mill
Mountain as it appeared through the
falling snow from tho Hotel Roanoke
porch yesterday. The gentlemen was
only worth 100000 and perhaps
there will be hotel there after all.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-01

MALONE AND AFRICA.

4-s departure Of Col. Asa Rogera
of Petersburg, on trip to Europe has
given rise to any number of runors'
Asa and Malone are two old croniss,
and it is said by the wiseacres tina |
tha formers journey is undertaken at
the latter's solicitation. Let US see
how the public have mapped out Billy's
future for him. First OF all he was to
have gone to Paris as consul general, but
this idea seems to have been given up.
Second, he had bought the Norfolk and
Western, but the officers pooh-pooh that
idea, and last of all comes the rumor
that he has been offered the command
of Emperor Williams African army.
And these wiseacres do say that this
10 what Ass-of-the-long-moustache has
gone abroad for.
Great, if true, is this last prospective
occupation Of Billy. Then indeed would
he be in his element The leader Of
negro army. How he would dream of
conquest and how his dusky warriors
would flock around his standard. Per-
haps it wouldn't be good idea for him
to carry his Virginia allies with him
that is if he has any.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-01

WE are very sorry that our New
England friends did not have chance
to see much of Roanoke. II is the
first real storm Of the season, gentle
men, when you come back, we hope to
present to you smiling skies and bright
fields. A week works wonders in this
enterprisino city.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-01
Investment Co., Limited

We make specially of the sale Of
stocks in all enterprises in the city and
the Southwest Virginia. Investments
made Tor nou-residents, and all parties
sending money to US for investment
may rely npon fair treatment. Will be
pleased to furnish any data desired
concerning Roanoke and Southwest
Virginia. All parties desiring to locate
industrial enterprises in the South will
do we'll 10 visit our city or correspond
with US.
Reference, National Exchange Bank.
ROANOKE STOCK EXCHANGE
AND INVESTMENT co.
Limited)
No. 20, Third avenue, S. W.,
ROANOKE, VA.
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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-01
THE ROANOKE TIMES.
AND WEEKLY

iOh!HV AND NEEhLiI
An Independent Democratic paper
devoted to the material and polltical
interests of Roanoke and Southwest
Vii ~inia.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-01
TUESDAY,
G.. vs.. AS A BOOMER.

IfGsorge Washington were ailVe TO-
d.y he could, more than likely, give
the real estate agents of Roanoke a
tip or two about booming land that
would be valuable to them. For II.
". knew good thing when he saw 1t
and before he became great general
and afterwards president, he did little
booming on his own hook and pocketed
a snug profit. This same snug profit
made him the richest man OF his time
in America.
Mr.. J. W. Marshall, OF this city, has
in his possession copy of the Maryland
Journal Of August 20, l77S, and in its
columns George has big advertise
ment. II is dated at Mount Vernon
and George informs the subscribers
that he has purchased TWENTY
THOUSAND acres of LAND on the
Ohio and Great Kanhawa, 10000 OF
which are fituated on the banks OF the
frft mentioned, between the mouths Of
the two Kanhawa)." He says further
that he has divided this great domain
into lots which he will sell for 1.-TWO
fittings fterlinga hundred, demanda-
BILE fome years hinse only Then G.
". goes at it in fine style and boonls
his lands in q way that would turn
Roanoke agent green with envy.
The Garden of Eden was bowling
wilderness as compared with his land
and he proves it. George was not only
the Father of his Country but he was
also the pioneer Of Virginia real estate
agents.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-01
To The Public.

am now prepared to furnish in
any quantity picket Wire Fence" /
my own goods and can
sell as low as anybody. A full supply
kept on hand. I also keep dressed
picket for yards. Orders receive
prompt attention. My Office is corner
Park and Loudon streets, ON dummy
line; P. O. Box 252. Awaiting your
orders, am respectfully,
WILSON VERT,
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