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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
THE SAWTELLE APPEAL.
No Eviden Presented that the Skull
 Found Was Hiram's.

No Evidence Presented that the Skull
 Found Was Hiram's.
 CONCORD, N. H., Dec. 9.-At the af- ternoon session of the Sawtells case the reading of the stenographic minute was resumed. It included the testi- mony given by Inspector Cogan, of Bos- ton, who found blood stains on the buggy seat; Professor Wood, who ex- amined the stains, and Dr. Ham, who examined Hiram's wounds. Several witnesses were called, who gave evil dence as to the locality in which they heard shots on the day of the murder, after which the State rested.
 Counsel for Sawtslls then introduced a plan of the locality where the head was found buried. This closed the evil dence and . recess was taken until to- day.
 Mrs. Hiram Sawtelle, who arrived last night, says her husband did not have artificial teeth, but that, on the contrary, his teeth were all right. As Dr. Grant in his testimony said when he examined the skull last Saturday there was no indication of tee tn in the upper jaw, the question has been raised whether or not the skull was really Hiram's. No evidence was presented to the court identifying the skull as that of Hiram SawtelIs.
 The opinion is prevalent that Isaac Sawtslle' petition will be denied by th 6 couPt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
SENATE COMMITTEES.

Individual Wishes to b" COnsulted-D Dem
 ocratic Senatorial Caucus
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-A meeting was held yesterday by the Senate Rspubl ican Caucus Committee, charged with re- ar rang ng the Senate Committees. All thou 'h there were reports of dissatis- fas tion, it was agreed that efforts shou d be male to learn the individual wishes of the Republican Senltors upon the question of their assignment, and in pu"suance of that purpose letters of inquiry have been been addressed to sucn senators as have not yet verbally expressed their preferences. The eau GUS committee will be guided In its work by the well established practice of pro- noting to chairmanshtps, where vacan- cies exist, the senior Senator in point of service.
 Senators German and Faulkner were aninously reelected Chairman and Secretary respectively of the Democratic Senatorial caucus at a meeting of the Democratic Senators. A com mi5tee was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
She Did Not Want to Live.

PIrTsBURe, Dec o.-Mrs R. P. Lewis, 20 years aid, attempted suicide at the St. Charles Hotel yesterday afternoon. She was discovered, however, before the drug had time to act, and her life was saved. Her husband, R. P. Lewis, 8 travelling salesman for a Pittsbur g glass firm, instituted suit for divorce yesterday. on the grounds of infidelity, 8 clerk in the Seventh Avenue Hotel being made core spondcnt. Mrs. Lewis said she wanted to die because her hus- band persisted in getting divorce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Over 2,000 cases of the grip are re- porte from Topeka, Kan.
 It is said in New York that the Amer ican District Telegraph and the Mutual District Messenger companies have been consolidated.
 The Delaware Constr uction Company will begin bridging the Brandywi n 8 Creek at Fourth street, Wilmin gton. Del, on Thursday. The bridge will cost SIP, 900.
 The Boyd Thayer case, involving the question of title to the office of Cover = nor of Nebraska and of citizenship on the part of Boyd is being arguel in the Federal Supreme Court.
 The strike of the employees of tho Crane Iron Works at Catasauqua, has been compromised by the Company agreeing to give the 10 per cent in- crease in wages asked for on February 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
It Will Probably be Submitted 1.O-mo1
 rOw-A Brief Document

It Will Probably be Submitted 2.O-mor-
 rOw-A Brief Document.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-It is believed that the Presidents Message to the first session of the Fifty-second Congress will be submitted tomorrow immediately after it's assemblage, The report of Secretary Foster will be submitted on Friday. As far as financial recommend ations are concerned it is believed these two messages will be almost identical.
 That of the President, it3 is thought, will be comparatively brief one and the space which it will probably devote to financial matters will be short.
 The only financial matter of great im- port which will receive the attention of the present. Congress is the silver ques- tion. As regards this, the Admiuistra- tion will stand on the present. law. Recommendations on this subject will not be male except to reiterate those of an intern ational agreement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
7ne MAcHiAs LAUNCHED.
Ten Thousand People Witnessed tho Sight at Bath. Me-

Ten Thousand People Witnessed tho Sight at Bath, Me.
 BATH, Me, Dec. 9.-Another addi- tion was made to our new navy when the gunboat Machias, so named in honor of the first naval battle of the Revolu- tion, gided from the ways into the Kennebec at the Bath Iron Works at O clock yesterday afternoon
 Nearly 10000 persons were present and cheered again when the Mechias, gayly decorated with flags an bunting, slid gracefully into her native ele ne 1t. Miss Ethel Hyde, daughter of General Hyde, christened the vessel
 In view of the fact that the Machias is the first steel boat built for the gov ernmeut in Maine, the launching was of more than usual interest and at- tracted prominent persons from all over the State. Secretary Tracy was ex- pected to be present, but, on account of stress of business, sent his regrets.
 It is expected that the Machias will be fitted for service by July. Her sister craft, which has not yet been named, will not be launched till March
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Bids For Garbage Contracts.

Sealed proposals for the collection and removal of garbage and offal from the city of Waterbury in accordance with the conditions contained in an ordinance of said city relating thereto, for the year commencing February l, 1899, also for 1892, will be received by the board of health until January 6, 1899, at 8 o'clock p. m.
 Each proposal must be signed by the bidder and the person or persons he in tends to offer as securities on his bond for the faithful performance of the contract for such removal.
 The board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
 A careful perusal of the ordinances re- garding the removal of garbage is recon mended to intending bidders.
 E. G. KILDUFF,
 Clerk of Board of Health
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Sen ate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-In the Senate, inn mediately after the reading of the journal, the oath of office was adminis- tered to MT. Jones, of Arkansas, (re.. elected).
 Among the Department and other communications presented and referred was the report of the Superintendent of the Census in the matter of the estab- lishment of a permanent Census Bureau, together with the draft of bill. Also the report of the Secretary of the Senate showing contingent expenses.
 Mr. Hoar expressed the opinion Gin which the Vice-Presidsnt concurred) that the first business was the question of administering the oath of office to Mir. Dubois of Idaho.
 MT. Cullom's motion (to that effect) was put and agreed to, and the oath was accordingly administered to Mr. Dubois.
 MT. Hoars similar motion as to MT. Call, of Florida, was also agreed to, and the oath was administered to MT. Call.
 On further motion of MT. Hoar the papers in the matter of the credentials of Mir. Davidson Claimant for MT. Calls seat) were referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections, with instruc- tions to investigate and report at an
 
 like reference was made of the papers in the case of MT. Claggeet, claiming the seat of Mir. Dubois.
 The Senate then, at 12:90, took recess.
 Although the recess closed at 2 o'clock nothing took place until 3. 35 when MT. Kerr, the newly elected Clerk of the House, appeared and delivered mes sage announcing that the House was organized and ready to proceed to busi- ness, and that it had appointed a com mittee of three (Messrs Blount, Breck- inridge of Kentucky, and Reed) to join a like com mittee on the part of the Senate to wait upon the President of the United States.
 Mir. Sherman suggested another recess till o'clock to give an opportunity to the House Committee to meet the Sen ate Committee. This course was az reed to.
 A few minutes before o'clock the House mem bers of the Joint Committee made their appearance, and being joined by Messrs. Sherman and Harris, pro- ceeded to the White House.
 The Senate then adjourned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Duke of a,ouoester.s Trial. %

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Civilian J. Thompson, 'Duke of Gloucester" and president of the South Jersey Jockey Club, was tried yesterday before the Camden Criminal Court on the charge of keeping a disordsrly house in main taining a race track. The trial occu- pied both sessions of the court and was not concluded on the adjournment. Witnesses for the prosecution testified to having seen liquor sold, gambling and pool selling carried on, and many disorderly scenes. The defense produced a number of witnesses who testified to having wis ited the track and not seeing any more disorder than would be war ranted by the large crowds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Italians and the Worlds Fair.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-A meeting of Italians was to have been held here to take action relative to the Worlds Fair, but did not take place. Dr. Verdi says, in explanation of the fact that the me et- ing was not held, that 'it was cousid- cred tho better course for us to wait and find out the feeling of the President and Congress about the New Orlea ans trouble If tho Pres sident's Message iS satisfactory we will have time enough to meet and recommend action on the part of Italy"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
DIsTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probat, H. COurt Nov 21 1891

U Court, Nov 24, 1891.
 Estate of Catherine O'Connor late of Water bury, in said district. deceased.
 Upon the application of George, o'Connor and Catherine Cullnan, praying that letters testamentary may be granted on said estate to them and that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said Catherine O'Connor, deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to pro bate as per application on file more fully ap- pears, 1t is
 Ordered that said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate office in Waterbury, in said district, on the 10th day of Dec A. D, 1891 , at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendeucy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same twol times in some newspaper having a circulation in said district.
 ELLIS PHELAN Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
CRISP IN COMMAND
Sworn in and the House
 Formally Organized.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE.
Call and Dubois seated-Ths Appoint
 ment of Committees. .-..---..,

Nominations of the Democratic Sem
 ators-The Presidents Message Likely
 to be Brief, and to Treat but Little Of
 Financial Affairs Democratic National
 Committee to Meet on January 21.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The session of the House yesterday was consumed in its organization and in disposing of routine matters necessitated by the new administration. After Clerk McPher- son had called the members to order, Mir Crisp was elected Speaker, his opponents being ex-Speaker Reed and Mr Watson of Georgia-ths candidate of the Farmers Alliance.
 The members who did not vote on the election of Speaker were the three can . didates-Messrs. Crisp, Reed and Wat son; Ryan, of Missouri; Buchanan, of Virginia; Wilson, of Kentucky, and Hoar and Williams, of Massachusetts.
 MT. Reed and MT. Mills escorted tn c new Speaker to the chair amid great cheering and handclapping, and MT. Crisp delivered little speech of thanks for the honor conferred on him.
 The oath of office was then admins tered by MT. Holman of Indiana In accordance with the action of the Demo cratic caucus, James Kerr of Penn sylvania was elected clerk of the House; Samuel s. Yoder of Ohio sergeant-at- arms; Chas. H. Turner of New York doorkeeper; Lycurgus Dalton of Indiana postmaster, and Rev. Wm. H. Milburn of Illinois chaplain. The Republicans gave their plimentary votes to the officers of the last House.
 After committees had been appoin ted to inform the President and the Senate of the organization of the House and members had selected their seats by lot the House adjourned till to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
PennsylvaDi la Grange, P. IT.

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 9.-The State Grange, Patrons of Husb tndry, met here yesterday, over 300 delegates being
 present. Worthy Master Rhone pre- sided. The afternoon session was con- stunned in examining credentials and ap- pointing com mittees, and the address of tho Worthy Master. Last evening an open meeting was held, at which ad- dresses were made by Gov. PAttison,
 Prof. Albert Bolles and Col. Price of Scranton, the latter on equality of taxa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Dom PedrO'S Fun eral.

PARIS, Dec. 9.-The funeral of Dom Pedro took place last evening at the Church of the Madeleine. After the mass to-day the boiy will be taken to Lisbon and there inferred. Whil @ some servants were overh tuling the eff fects of the dead ex-Emperor, pre- epara- tory to removing them, they found in a chest bag of earsh from Brazil, whic h the ex-Emperor had carried with him. It was placed in the cof6 n.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
The Stockholders to be Assessed.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. S. 8-Comptrolle CT of the Currency Lacey has instructed General E. F. Fisher, receiver of the Spring Garden National Bank, to nuke an assessment equal to the capital stock on the shareholders of that collapse in- stitution. The capital stock of the bank was $750, 000, and if all the assessments are collected S75O, 900 will be thus raised to pay off the indebtedness of the con cern. The par value of the stock was $100 per share.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Incendlaries Burn 2 NH.

BEVERLY, Mass, Dec. 9.-Another in :. cendiary fire occurred here last night,
 when the large grain mill of c. J. Baker on Pleasant str eet, owned by Cornelius Murphy, was burned, with its contents. The first floor was occupied by MT. Baker, and the rest of the building was used for storage by MT. Larcom, and as stable by MT. Baker. MT. Bakers loss is $10,O00; insurance, $7,000; Mr. Murphy's loss, $4, 900; insurance, $2, 99O; MT. Larcom's loss, $1, 900; insurance, $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Exciting Scene inaPrIson.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 9.-Fire destroyed the two upper stories of the City Prison here yesterday. During the excitement t the female prisoners, numbering II, were set free. Upon the assurances of the fremen that there was no danger of the fire reaching the cell rooms, 100 prisoners were, in spite of their frantic yells, kept locked in their cells. The is BIO. .O00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
The Erie and tn. c. & A.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9. The Erie Rail road yesterday served formal notice on the Trunk Line Association that they withdraw from the agreement made last spring, and will, on the 10th inst re- sume their former relation with the Chicago & Alton Railroad, selling tickets and checking baggage over the road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Ma..aohu..tts Municipal E1sotlons

BOSTON, Dec. 9.-The following May ors were elected in Massachusetts yes terday: Gloucester, Asa G. Andrews, Rep; Brockton, z. c. Keith, Rep Hay erhill, Thomas E. Burnham, Dem. (re- elected); Lowell, Mayor Fi1eld, Dom. (re-slsotsd); Lawrence, MT. Doe, Dem i; Taunton, Mayor Babbitt, (re-elected); |; Somerville, Wm. H. Hodgkins, Rep. :; Fall River, Mayor Coughlin (rs-slecte 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Weather Report.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-For New Englani 1: Warmer; fair weather; southwesterly winds increasing to south westerly gales on the coast.
 For Eastern New York. Eastern Pen1syl- vanil, New Jersey. Maryland and Delaware: Fair weather, warmer; souther!y winds.
 For Western New York and Western Penn sylvania: Fair: southwcsterly winds increasing in force; warmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
mavbrtck Insurance Must be Paid.

LONDON, Dec. 9.-The Judges of the Court of Appeal hold that the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Ass ociation is liable for the payment of a $10, 900 life insur- ance policy effected by the late James May brick in favor of his wife, an Amer ican, (now in prison under life sen tence, after having been found guilty of causing his death by administering poison to him), ''provided the wife does not benefit by the payment"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
To Examine Overman'. Accounts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Acting Sscre- tary of War Grant has directed an ex- animation of the accounts of Major Overman, engineer in chief of public works at Cleveland, Ashtabula, and other points along the lake front. It is alleged that a considerable shortage h as been discovered in Major Overman's ac- counts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
silk Mills Burned.

PATERSON, N. J., Dec. 9.-The John Dunlop Silk Mills were destroyed by frs yeSt,rday. The building was gut ted. 1t was co ;npied by six manufac- tursrs The loss is $l00, 900; partly in . sured The cause of the fl q is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Democratic National Com mittee.

AoEHNOOTSSIU
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-The Executive Committee of the National Democratic Committee has decided to call 8 meet ing of the National Committee to be held ar the Arlington Hotel, Washing ton, Jan. 21, 1892 Ge decide upon the time ond place fer holding the National Democratic Con nvention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
xounx anrn.1d Elected Manarrr

WILL1AM5TowN Mass, Dec. 9.-Abr am Garfield, son of the late President Jas. A. Garfield, ani brother of the captain of the Williams Varsity eleven, was elected manager of the football team at night,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09

appointed to fill the vacan cies in the minority representation upon the various committees after which the caucus ad- journed without considering any other matters whatever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
STOCK MARKET.
GRAIN MARK EFT.

 Wheat--Market opened strong and higher No. 2. rcd winter. loo Dec. 1O32s; Jan. 10S.
 Corn - Market opened strong and continued strong. No. 9. mixed, 7o; Nov. 6l Dec. 5oLS: Jan.. 541 E.
 Oats--M Market opened dull. No. 9. mixed, 4Oa:SsM: Dec. 40 Jan.; 40.
 PRODUCE. BUTTER
 Creamery. State SS Penn. extras.29 ca 29'5o. , rralnery, western, nrSLS. .........So c.at1 c. Creamery western, seconds. .......22 c.a2I C. State dairy, n. f. tubs extras. ...26 C. l37 C. CHEESE
 State factory. full cream, Sept. fancy. llall4 State factory. full creaIn .............., all State factory. full cream. t1ne. .......... 1Oal1 State factory. full cream, good to prl.naIO alO3s State factory, common to Fair. r..........Si4 a9t4 LIVE POULTRY Spring chic1ens. choice. large per b.. a12lS Spring cn. .ckenS. prime e................il a1llS Fowls Jersey. State & Pa. per lb.... ala DRESSED POULTRY Turkey mi xcd weights, pcr lb. ......13 a14 Sp'R chK's.. Phiia. 3a4 los 10 palr. 20 a21
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Concert And Masquerade Ball Tunxis Tribe, No 1O,L.O.R.M.

Jacques' Auditorium, TUESDAY EVENING, DEC 15, 1S91 Music: Severn's rchestra of HartforI ,Blake's Orchestra of WaI erbury
 Costumer: BuchhoIz of Springfield. Caterer Hoffman of Waterbury.
 Prize drill: Teams of Sequsss Council D. of P. and Tunxis Tribe.
 Floor tickets admitting one person $1, ad- mission including reserved seat 75 cents. Re servt seats will go on sale at the Pa drug store December 12, at 12 a. m. Reserved sea- cheeks may be exchanged for reserved seats o e day in advance December Il at a. m. at the Park drug store.
 Floor tick cts for sale at Crnes Park drug store, Dexter'S. Lake 6 Pomeruy, Cannon & Webster and Callsndars South End drug store
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
\. E. & F, RailrOad Time Table
Trans leave Waterbury for

Trans leave Waterbury for NEW YOEK--6:05, S:2o, 10.45a 9. no. :25 3:25, 6:07 pm. Return-5 so0, ,jGoo a. rn., 100, 4:O2, 6:02 n. ul.
 NEW HAvEN--..s.a a. 1u., 1:e5, e:o7 p. m GEPORT-6:o s:ao, Io:45 a m .a5 8.a5, ,eo7. Return-7o0 9:52, a. ID. 121O,2:33, 5:3o, 7:47 ANf0NIA-6.cF, ego 1o,4s,a m. .e:o7. .ese D. Return-7 35, 10a9 m.. 12:44 3:1c wATERTO WN"6A4, sss, 11sss a. m.. 4:o5. 6:15, 7:O1, 9:15p. m; last train Saturday only. Re 7:@5 D. ro :. last train. saturday oniy. THOMASTON-S-20 11:17, 8. m. 4:n0 6:56, D. IN Retlrn--7:5o, 1o:19; a: m., 255 5:s9 p. m. Rc+urn-72G 9:sG B. m, 2:30 SIG D. m. TWISTED a:2c. ii F a. nl.. 400. 8:56. D. m Return-7:A5 9:"5, 9 m. 2;o5. 4:52 p.m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS Going north a:25 a m.
 Going south, 4:t5 D.
 For New Haven and polnts on the Shore Lin Oivisior via Naugatuck Junction 4:15 D. n LUCTT-S FUTILE, General Manager
 q Y F E>-NPSTEAD- GenerAl Pass Ageps EE ERIDFN. wATERHURY & CONNECTICUT *s RIVER RA1LROAr.
 IN EFFECT APEu 3, 1s91
 FROM WATERBIiRY TO CROMWELL. leave Waterbury nubir street, 500 and SOC am; l:30, @:fe9, 7U7 D. rn. T1eava Neride'l 7nl,, $40 a.rt.: 2:17, 5:45 D. m FHUM CFOMwhAI TO WATERBURY Leave Crouwell, 6:3n. sos 9. uD., 12:l3 500 D. m Neraen, Vest Main street. 7.O5 e:2O ls.I1. S:4h. fso p m. '''-'ve 4t nrh.h, str,,et TAO, 10:1I a, m., 1885 R!SS 7'Hs p. n.
 rHAs N. CRAWFORD. gups
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NEW YORK MARKETS.
BONDS.

NEW YORK. Dec S.-Money on call easy as l and 31a per cent
 BONDS
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FOR 30 DAYS
 ONLY. A Great Crush In
 Prices.

Owing to the mild season we have taken steps to reduce our stock of heavy Winter Cloth- ing at once ] efore 1t will be t Q late to sell it at any price.
 Twenty per cent leduc tlon from our regular low price on all our stock of heavy W inter Clothing.
 We are sacrificing our profits as We are overstocked and money IS what we need now. RememEer this is a Very good opportunity for You to secure great bar gain in clothing just in time you need it.
 No humbug, no fake, don't be too late.
 Be sure to get the greatest bar2 ain it the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
LISTERS, Listers, LISTERS

A complete line from $5 to $25, in Chinchillas, Friezes and Shetlands. Look at our Mems ST black FrieEe Listers.
 50 Boys and Children's light eolored Shetland Listers will be offered for $6. Children's all Wool Suits for $2 50.
 800 pairs of Children's short Pants for 25 cents
 Reefers, Leather Coats, Beach Jackets, Cardigan Jackets, all at the lowest prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
FOR SALE.

Ten or twelve good horses, well broke, sound and gentle. Will be sold cheap, separately CT together if sold at once. Also, canopy top carriages. Concords, double and single harnesses, whips, robes, blankets and everything pertaining to a salein all parts of the city. Business and Commercial Men's Confidential Agency. Money leaned on first mortgages. All kiAds of bills collected. Fer information concerning anything in the above notice, call CT address
 J. s. FAY, Deputy Sheriff. OfieS 15 South Main street (up stairs )
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09

NEVER was the circus, which is always part of the drawing by lottery for seats in the house on the first day of a new congress, more enjoyed by the members and spectators than it was yesterday, and the ring-leaders in the fun were mostly the men whose nerves had been racked to their utmost tension during the long uncertain period of the speakership contest in the caucus. The gayety of the members was therefore but the natural reaction of nature. The spectators in the galleries also took part in the sport. When the members were all huddled up in the open spaces be- hind the seats and the blind-folded boy made his appearance to begin drawing the numbered marbles out of the box, such remarks as: "You'll get pulled for running lottery" "Where's the cops" and Wanamaker will be after you," might have been heard in all parts of the galleries and even upon the floor of the house.