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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
QUEBEC IS AROUSED
Excitement Over the DoMn-
 fall of the Ministry.
Ex-PREM1ER MERGERS REPLY
He Declares That the Report of the Royal
 Commission is False.

Mercier CharS"s Lieut.. Governor fingers
 With Being a Party tO An Olious Con
 spiracy Universal Sympathy Mani
 fs>ted in the Province For the ex-
 Premier's Cause Liberal Meetings in
 Many Places.
 QUEBEC, Dec. 19.-Ex Premier Mer- cier has made public the interim report of the Roy al Commission which inve B. tigated the Bale des Chalieurs scandal, and on the strength of whose finding Mir. Mercier was dismissed from office, together with Lieut. Gov. Angers' let ter of dismissal ani ths ex-Pre mier s rtply thereto
 As regards Mir. Mercier, the report says that it was not proved that he knew of the existence of the bargain be- tween Contractor Armstrong and Pacaud. The other members of the Cabinet are declared to have derived no advantage whatever from the transac- tion.
 In transmitting the report to MT. Mercier Lieut.. Governor fingers says that it proves carelessness and illegali- ties, and forces upon him the convl cti on that the Ministry is not in position to advise the representatives Of the Grown, and that therefore he must dismiss them.
 MT. Mercier in his reply declares that tho report is that of two partisans, and that the allegations made in it are con trary to the proof. He charges the Lieutenant Governor with having ar rested the working of the Government in refusing to call Jhe LeSisl ature at the request of it's majority to transact public business, and with having car ried out one of the most odious conspir- acies ever entered into against tho con stitutionaI liberties enjoyed by free people.
 The excitement in regard to the dis missal of the Mercier government is rapidly growing among the masses. The flaming editorials of 'Le Lecteur' (Mercier's organ) are read and com mented on all over the province. Impartial observers cannot help noting the universal sympathy mani fested by the people of Queoec and the district with MT. Mercier's cluse. The coming fight will not be made on the BAe des Chaleurs qu tstiol, but on tha dismissal of Premier Mercter, who had the support of both Houses. MONTREAL, Dec. 19. Ex-Premier Mer cier in addressing a meeting of three | thousand persons dealt with the uncon stitutionality of his dismissal, and ap' pealed to the people for support against | the encroachment of federal power. H. was very bitter in his denuuci ation sol Lieut.-Gov fingers and the Domin for | Government
 He assured them that he would go back to power and mete out punis h. ment to those who had thwarted the | will of the people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19

dressed saisies follow, rushing along with their wands high in the air; then comes the open carriage with the dark eyed, melancholy khedive on the back seat, returning mechanically the many salutations. Behind the carriage are four more flying runners, then the re- mainder of the mounted escort, two and two."
 Now, where do you suppose his wife, the vice-reine, drives? Beside him in the carriage, as wives do everywhere else. You would hardly believe it, but if she drove there every one in Egypt would be dreadfully shocked. The svice-reine has to have carriage by her self away at the end of the procession. She is preceded and followed by saisies, but no one on horseback. You see, what is called oriental etiquette forbids wife to appear in public with her bus band.
 How many queer costumes there are everywhere in different countries. Yet Tew6k likes the European way of liv- ing in many things, and though his re- ligion allows him as many wives as he can buy. he loves and admires the vice. reine so much that, unlike his prede, cessors, he has never bought another. He loves his children, too, and has them carefully educated.-N. Y. World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
BrOOEly71 BTiefS.

The amount of the collection taken up in St Patrick's church last Sunday was $450.
 James Kenny, who badly wrenched his knee while jumping from a horse car, was able to be out to-day.
 James Horigan is able to be around again after a weekss battle with the grip. His able assistant, William Kieley, was taken sick to-day.
 The Right Rev Bishop McMahon will administer the sacrament of con- firmation to large class at St Patrick s church to morrow afternoon.
 A good story in which two police men figure, was told by Brooklyn man the other day. One night short time ago, the officers in question were patrol ing South Riverside street and wishing to go to Simon street, started across lots. Their progress was impeded by a watch dog which howled and struggled to free himself from his chains, awak- ing the owner, who arose to see what was the matter. As he stood looking through a window one of the bluecnats said, "Say,;-m..: let's knock the d''rI IT will ye," said the apparition in the window. By jiminy, if ye touch that cers concluded that the longest way around was the shoI test way iIome anC retired in disorder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
Fol1owing Inntructions.

The spirit of implicit obedience is al ways to be commended in child, even though the too literal interpretation of instructions may occasionally have an unexpected and amusing result.
 Mabel avery circumspect and consci- entious young maiden of four, was sent into the parlor to entertain caller for few minutes until her mother could appear.
 The conversation drifted to MabeIs in- tellectual requirements, and the visitor asked: "And do you know the alphabet, Mabel?"
 "Yes. ma'am."
 Well, will you say it for me?"
 Mabel began very glibls; but after three or four letters she stopped abrupt y and said: 'If you please, ma am, guess I'd better not"
 Why" asked the other in surprise. What makes you think you had better not?"
 "'Cause," replied this exceptionally discreet young woman, 'that's about all I know. and mamma says mustn't tell all know."-Youth's Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
THE RULER OF EGYPT.
He Likes Our Way of Living, and Ha
 But One Wife.

he Likes Our Way of Living, and Has
 But One Wife.
 When you are little older than you are now you will begin, know, to read those stories by Miss Constance Feni- more Woolson, which your aunts and uncles have delighted in before you.
 Just uow, however, and without wait ing at all, there is something she has done that we can enjoy together to-day For, in telling us all about that wonder ful city of Cairo in Egypt, she has in- troduced us, portrait and all, to another ruling power, exactly the one I wanted to meet, Tewfik (queer name, is it not?), khedive of Egypt.
 am afraid, if had not looked close ly, might have thought him an old friend, Abdul Hamid, sultan of Turkey. That long black beard deceived me and that fez- Abdul Hanid wears beard and fez, you remember. But it is easy to see, after one looks, that the likeness between the two men goes no further, except that neither of them looks par ticularly joyful
 And they do say that this Khedive Tewfik never has been known to smile in public. He carries about with him everywhere an air of profound melan- choly. Some people think this is be- cause he is sad about his country. He wants so much to have it independent, and instead of that he has to submit to having 5000 English soldiers strolling about and regulating his kingdom. Enough to make anyone melancholy, think, don't you?
 When the khedive drives on Sunday afternoons he goes in what is called semi-state, which means with only hall the ceremony he would use on great oc casions. First appear the outriders six mounted soldiers; four brilliantly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
A HORSE GAR THIS TIME.
Freight Train on the New EDg1ant
 Ruins Horse Car.

A Freight Train on the New England
 Ruins a Horse Car.
 A narrow escape from what might have proved a serious accident, occurred at the Bank street crossing of the New England railroad about half past five yesterday afternoon. The horse car leaving the center at 5:12 was journey ing on it's way, when just as the rail road track was being crossed one of the horses stumbled and dropped. Just at this time freight train was entering the covered bridge. Before the car could be removed from the track, the engine struck the rear platform, demolishing it. In the car were three or four persons, all of whom got out in time except Mrs Daniel D. Gregory of Meadow Lane. When the car was struck she was thrown against the fare box, and was cut and bruised about the face, and also had three of her teeth broken. She was taken into Partree's drug store, where MT Partree assisted by Dr Jasmin dressed her wounds and made her as comfor- table as possible until she was taken to her home. It was a narrow escape, but no one seems to be to blame only the poor horse for falling down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
MRS. FOOTE'S CRIME
She Confesses that She Killed
 Her Husband.
GRAINED HIM WITH THE AXE.
Furman, Now in Jail Charged With the
 Crime, Helped Burn the Body.

The Corpse Dragged to the Barn and
 Covered With 1Illst - The Building
 Saturated With Kerosene oil and Fired
 The Pair Quarreled dIncessantIy-N Mrs
 Foots Says She Did Net Mean t" Kill
 Her Husband.
 IMAGINATION, N. Y., Dec. 19-Mrs Mary E. Foote, who is detained in jail as a witness against Lewis Furman, her paramour, under indictment for the murder of her husband, Richard Foote, at Windsor, on Oct. 80, has made a confession to Sheriff Ockermaa.
 She said that at 9 o'clock in the morning her husband choked and struck her. She got an axe and struck him on his head, killing him. She then dragged the body to the sitting room where 1t remained until evening. Then it was taken to the barn, saturated with kero- sene oil, and burned. Before the Grand Jury she swore that Lewis Furman committed the deed. In her confessio o D she says that Furman assisted in carry ing the body to the barn
 She made the following state ment to the Sheriff:
 1T and my husband did not live hap oily together. We had some words on the Friday morning of the tragedy previous to his going out He took hold of me and pushed me back into the COZ ner of the room and struck ma An axe was standing In the woodhouse. grab bed it and ran back to where my us band was. He started toward me, and l told him if he would touch me would cut his heart out or words to that nffact Ha cama for and I aAru oh him.
 He gathered up and started to come for me, and hit him again on the tenn pie. took him and dragged him into the west room, and left him in between the stair door and the bedroom door Furman helped me to carry the body t c the barn. Lewis took him by the shoulders and took him by the feet and legs. I went to the loft and threw down some milIet and Lewis took it and covered up the body with it:
 About 2 o'clock in the morning Lewis came to the house and called m ., and l got up and lighted the lamp and we sat and talked a while as to what would be done with the remains. Lewis suggested that we saturate the body with kerosene and burn the building to hide the crime. There was 8 bottle ir the buttery on the shelf, and I took il down, and Lewis went to ano ther part of the house and got the oil can.
 'Lewis filled the can and bottle from the large can while I held the light. Then we went to the COW stable and Lewis poured the contents of the can on the millet and saturated the body with oil. We placed the bottle by the side of the body and put the can near the feet. Lewis took 8 match from his pocket and fired the millet. We then went into the house."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
wanted His NiRhtcap.

Go to bed, sir, in the closet there" said the enraged father to his son who had given just cause of offense. Were it not that these gentlemen were pres snt, would give you a sound whipping; but you shall have it before breakfast tomorrow" The little culprit went to bed with beating heart and the en- joyments of the party were continued till late hour. Just when the party was about to break up the closet door was pushed gently open and the little offender thrust out his curly head and, with face glistening with recent tears, desired that the sentence might be put tn immediate execution. Father, would you jist gie me my licks the noo? for I canna sleep without them"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
PARDON TO BURGLAR.
James Dunlap to Go Free After Servlr@ Is Years-A Woman's Devotion.


 IS Years-A woman's Devotion.
 BOSTON, Dec. 19 James Dunlap, the well-known bank burglar, who is serv- ing a sentence of twenty years for rob ping the Northam pton National Bank. Is about to kn pardoned. The Pardon Committee of the Governors Council h as so recommended to the council and that body now has the case under ad- visement. Dunlap has but two years ol his long sentence to serve, and the ideA q of the council is to give him this time ts do with as he likes.
 For years efforts have been made with . view of getting Dunlap 6 pardon Among those who have at various times interested themselves in the matter are the late General W. T. Sherman, sx- Governor Long, Detective Robert A Pinkerton. President Edwards of tho Northampton Bank, ex- Warden Russell and many others.
 The extent to which 8 woman's de- votion can be carried Is exemplified in this case. Mrs. Scott, the wife of Dunlap's com mpanion, who was one of that famous coterie of bank burglars whose daring and skillful misdee d. brought them wide notoriety, has been one of the hardest workers in Dunlap'a behalf.
 She promised her husband before he died that she would not give up until she had succeeded in obtaining Dun laps pardon. It is stated that it is ow- ing more to this woman's persistent ef- forts than to anyt hing else that thI Council has agreed to give Dunlap his liberty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
WILL NOT R SIGN.

Governor Hill to Remain New York;
 Executive Until Jan. l, 1892.
 ALBANY, Dec. 19. 9.-Governor Hill is ir New York, and will not return until to- morrow night.
 Gov Hill will remain Governor till he surrenders the executive to Governor. elect Flower on Jan. 1, 1892, when il will be done in a formal speech, de livered in the Asse m bly, Chamber, where a temporary platform over the Gle k $ desk is now being erected. Here also, Gov. Flower will make his inaugura address.
 The ceremony of inauguration is to bs simple, in accordance w;th Mr. Flower wishes.
 The eakership question is no solved. Doc Bush of Chemung lea ds al present, with Ge orge H. Bush Of Ulster pressing hin close, while William Sulzer of New York bring, up the rear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
An Athletic NIonar oh.

Charles XII. of Sweden was famous as a jumper. This ruler, whose wonder ful mental moral and physical quail had a knack of leaping -unharmed to the ground from a second-story win dow, and would sometimes, to amuse the children at the court, take flying jump over the backs of half dozen horses He was also very swift run ner, and at fencing, lifting heavy weights and tanning apparently intracta- ble horses he had hardly an equal \
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
Tue Bomb ThrnW Burial.

BosToN, Dec. 19.-Ths remainS of E L. Norcross, the dynamter WHO tr:eI to blow up Russell Sage, are now in the receiving g tomb at W"n!lawn Cemstery. Mrs. Norcross says: lIo pot think that we shall have any funeral; i'll fact know we shall not have any services &t the house, and what occurs at the av' 1 do not wish to be reported. feel jus tifisd in making this request of the pa pers, as they have mad all the seasatirn al features of the terrible affair and We ought to be allowed to bury our soI without the scene ar the grave hein z placed before the public" Mrs. Nor cross entertains d fear that the remains will be stolen from the cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
WEATHER PREDICTIONS.
An Improvement That Will Be Appre
 ciated


 ciated
 The regular daily predictions hereto fore made by the weather bureau, have been based on observations at a. m. and p. m.. and have been made for twenty-fo hours from the time the observations were taken. Owing to the fact that many hours elapse before these predictions can be presented to the public in the newspapers, thus detract- ing from their practical value, it is pro- posed to improve the service by having the predictions in each case cover until the midnight of the next day. When this takes effect, which will be on the 1st of January next, the predictions printed in the morning papers will appear early in the day to which they apply, while those in the evening papers will be for the Gay after. The forecasters are also encouraged to pre- dict for the second or third day in ad- vance whenever they think the state of the weather will justify them in doing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
MoEuery Nominated by the Regulars.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 19.-The reg ular Democratic Convention nomin ated the following ticket: For Governor, s. D. McEnery; for Lieutenant-G |, ex-Gov. John c. Wycklifre; for Attor- ney-General, E. W. Sutherlin; for Au- ditor, o. B. Steele; for Treasurer, Ga- briel Montegut; for Superintendent of Education, J. V. Calhoun; for Score. tary of State, L. F. Mason. A feature of the ticket is that three of the candi- dates are anti-lottery men, while the McEnery faction is favorable to tho lot tery amendment The ticket is con- sidered an excellent one inasmuch aS the candidates hail from all parts of the State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
z anta Claus

Is happy for he has found suit cut to fit a fat man. He had heard of such, but when he wanted one he always found theyEwere made for large man, and like...the pants he has on were too long for big belly..and short legs like his. We have the clothing to fit fat Santa Claus or "Long Jim" Keep everything in the clothing: line, everything that a man or. boy needs for dress or comfort. Lots of our goods make excellent Christmas presents, smok- ing jackets, bath robes and dressing gowns being among the best. Select presents for your male friends from our stock and they will surely be pleased with them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
New York IsurElnrs Arrestod

NEW YORK, Dec, I9.--Two men, who gave their names as John DieL aged 3G years, and Frank Pomeroy, agel B years, were arrested by Inspector Byrnes
 detectives for having committed tn ! burglary of about $10,000 worth of goods from Baumgarter's furniture store early Tuesday morning last. The goods were recovered. n, F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
Canadian Liberals Arouse ed.

QUEBEC, Dec. 19.-Monster mass meetings are being organized by Libsr- als throughout the province. Detective corps and squads of police are held in readiness to march to Spencerwood, the residence of the Lieutenant- Governor, to protect it against hosti l9 dsmoLstca- tion. Ths citizens of St. R)ch anI St. Sauver are boiling with in ignatl on. St. Koch is perhaps the strongest Lib eral stronghold in tho Dominion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
ACROSS THE BRIDGE.

SOME RAISE THE OBJECTION THAT EVERY THING IS NOW SOLD AT so SMALL A MARGIN OF PROFIT THAT THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO ADVERTISE. THIS IS JUST WHY THEY SHOULD ADVERTISE. WHERE IS THE AD- VANTAGE OF SELECTING PARTICULARLY CHEAP OR OFFERING ESPECIALLY GREAT BARGAINS IF THE PEOPLE ARE NOT MADE AWARE OF THEM?-Advertiser's Gazette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
Mr.. Susan Honman,s Will.

CARLISLE, Penn., Dec. 19.-By tho will of the late Susan Hoffman $4O, 00o is placed in trust, the interest from which is to go to her son, John J. Hoff- man. At his death the money is to be used in endowing 8 professorship in Dickinson College; $5, 900 is bequeathe cd under the same conditions to the Metho. dist Episcopal Hospital, of Brooklyn
 NJ v
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
The Jury Disagree ed.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 19,-The jury in the case of w. A. Higgins, charged with causing the death of Aunt Tillie," (colored) by applying d match to her clothing disagreed. The cou,t re- fused a request to release Hi,g gins on his own recogui zauce anl the b sii was fixed at g., 900 and ths case set for ,he January term.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
Mrs. uaxman n1u.t Go to Jail.

NEW YORK, Dec 19-Mrs. Josephin c Hayman, wife of a wholesale sponge merchant, at 89 Pearl street, who ha d been convicted on the charge of recei wing goods stolen by former servant, Ann i0 Miller, has been sentenced by Rscorde r Smyth to 60 days in the city prison aud to pay a fine of $20O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
Confeaaad to the Murder.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-The Hoboksn police arrested Szentvany JannoS, . Polish Jew, who has confessed that he murdered Mrs. Boschinsky and her child in Williamsburg last Sunday night Jannos is almost insane from the horrible recollections of his crime and was led to confess the butchsry through terror. Among his effects was found a mass of bloody rags and cloth ing dyed with the blood of his victims.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
Two Years for Dr. Richmond.

BOSTON, Dec. 19.-Dr. Ira Richm on d of Brockton, formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y., and New Jersey, who pl eaded guilty to having in his possession moulds for making counterfeit $20 gold pieces and $1 silver pieces, was fined $100 and sen fenced to two years' hard labor in State prison. His alleged accomplice, Mrs. Mary Bauvelt, was discharged, her case being placed on file.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
Dynamic. Not Ear.bunake.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 19 Tine Jar. ring that was felt here, aud w,ich vas believed to have been cau:' Il by aa earthquake proved to have bcen due to the explosion of 250 pounds of dynamite at Stsslton. Nc one was hurt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
Madman Harvey,s Victims.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Dec. 19. Samuel Dickinson, his wife, and Mrs. Catharine Duffy, will recover from the wounds in- ficted upon them yesterday by Mailman Harvey. The funeral of John Conner ton, whom he shot and killed, will talk 6 place tomorrow. Harvey himself die instantly from the shot which he Ire d into his brain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
Dividend for Philadelphia Banks.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-A dividend of
 10 per cent in favor of tho creditors of the Keystone National Bank, and Spring Garden National Bank of Philadelphia will be declared by the Treasury De- partment within . few dAyA z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
HI IF NEW YORK CLOTHING STORE Will be the leader for
 this season in fine Ready Made Clothing.

We bought the stock ot a retiring manufacturing firm for cash, consisting of the Finest Fall and Winter Cloth ing, at 4oc on dollar. This stock we will dispose of for the benefit of our customers, at the small profit of TO per cent. This will enable the people of Waterbury and vicinity to secure their winter clothing for just half the manufacturing cost. Prices of some of our extraordinary bargains as follows:
 Mems suits at s4, we'll worth S7.5O This suit is made up nicely and of, good durable quality.
 Mems Fine Black Cheviot Suits, double breasted, at $9.50, are bargains for $15 Elegant mems plain and fancy worsteds in Sacks and Frocks the latest style and finest quality at S9.75 never sold elsewhere less than $16.50 We have also on hand the highest grade goods in Silk and Satin Lined Suits and Overcoats at $15 75, equal to any custom made.
 Come and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. The most aston- | ishirg prices ever shown in Youths and Boys Clothing.
 Boys Pants at 15c. Mems Working Pants at zoe. Children's Jersey suits a speciality.
 Bear in mind this is no hum bug. We sell as advertised. Large sales and small profits l is the motto of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-19
DIsrR1or oF wATERBuRY, ss, Probate

DIsTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate D Court, Dec 19, 1891.
 Estate of F. Israel S Berpsten,of Waterbury, in said district, insolvent debtors.
 Ordered That commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said es- tate be appointed at the Probate office in Water bury on the 21st day of Dec, 1891. at 9 o'clock forenoon of which all persons in interest will take notice, and appear, if they sec cause, and
 ELLIS PHELAN Judge.