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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Tried Bard to Cheat the Rope.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 19.-William E.
Fitzgerald was hanged at the peni ten
tiary annex early this morning for the
murder of Police Officer William R.
Freed at Youngston on May IA, 1891.
Within the past week Fitzgerald made
two efforts to commit suicide. The
first time he took a large dose of NOR
phine, which he secured in some mys-
FERROUS manner. He was resuscitated
and carefully watched, but night before
last he succeeded in making another
attempt at self destru ction. On this
occasion his effort was desperate in the
extreme. He placed q sharpened lead =
pencil directly over the region of his
heart, and, holding it in a horiz ontal
position, rushed madly against his cell
door. The pencil was driven half an
inch in to the flesh, but his guard pre- =
vented the wound being fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
COLE HOME AGAIN.
The Missing Cashier Returns from Bis
WandSrings, Demented.


NYAcK, N. Y, Dec. 18.-Edward 81.
Cole is alive in bed at his home in Ny
ack, a demented man. He reached here
by ferry from Tarrytown yesterday.
He does not even recognize his wife
at having him with them again alive
that their grief at his critical condi ton
is much allayed. The excitement n the
town is as great as the day he disap-
peared, and the public rejoicing 10
manifested on every hand.
When the boat reached Nyack a car
nage was procured, and Isaac Pye, q
friend of Cole, took him home. As he
was assisted from the vehicle Cole looked
wildly, and then, with a CLEAN of intel :
ligence in his face, whispered hoarsely
and brokenly, "Why, this is where
nsed to live"
The greeting by the family was too
affecting for literal description. An ef-
fort to force little wine down the suc-
ferer's throat failed, and DR.. Blauvelt,
who arrived a few moments later, or
dered Cole put to bed at once and de-
MED admission to any one but members
of the family.
Cole was carefully relieved of his
torn and soiled clothing, and carried
to his room by the doctor, his father
and a reporter.
1t was evide emit that he had not been
to bed since he left Nyack last Saturday,
and his swollen feet indicated that he
had wandered many miles. Indeed, it
is thought that since he was seen in
Harlem he walked from there to larry
town, a distance of % miles
Mr.. Dickinson, of James 8. Blauvelt
g. Co., expressed his pie ASSURE and relief
at Coles return and his earnest hope
for his speedy recovery. The insln ua-
tions against Cole are acting like boom
erangs, and the severity of public criti-
cism against the few who have accused
Cole of dishonesty has increased this
morning
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
SPIES DIGGING HER.
Mira. James G. Blaine, DR., Makes Son
Startling Charges.

Mira. James G. Blaine, Jr., Makes Some
Startling Charges.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1S-MrA James
G. Blaine, jr., with her companion, Miss
Oxford, visited Police Headquarters
yesterday, and had a long interview
with Inspector Byrnes, in which she laid
bare the details of a persecution by pri-
vate detectives ever since she came to this
city to attend the referees hearing in her
suit for divorce.
Since her arrival at the Nav York Ho-
tel from Dead wood, 8. D., where the di-
vorce suit is to be tried early next year,
she has constantly been Swallowed by de-
tectives. One of them attempted to
bride her cab driver and the clerk of the
hotel to tell wherever she wsut.
Yesterday she became aware that a
woman who occupied room only a few
feet away from her in the hote was one
of the spies The woman questioned the
servants, and tried to find out who Mrs
Blaine's visitors were.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
AN INGENIOUS BETTOR.
How n Lieutenant Won Very Queer
Wager.

How Lieutenant Won Very Queer
Wager.
Lieut.. Jones was a young officer
whose proclivities to bet were so great
that in his coloneIs opinion he vas
likely to demoralize the regiment, so he
determined to get rid of him, and With
little difficulty arranged an exchange
Before going to his new regiment tho
colonies of both old and new happened
to meet, when, of course, the reason of
Jones exchange was told to his new
colonel, who made light of the matter
and said he would cure him. In dur
course Lieut.. Jones joined his nes.
regiment, and the first night at mes,
the colonel remarked that the lieu
tenants eyes were continually fixed
on him. At first he did not mind
it, but when he could stand this star
ing out of countenance no longer he
turned to the lieutenant and asked why
he was staring at him. Notwthstand-
ing, the lieutenant persisted, and on be-
ing demonstrated with, offered to bet
fifty pounds that the colonel had corns
To make a long story short, the bet
was accepted, and an adjournment was
made to the ante-room, where the
colonel, taking off his boots and stock
ings, showed his feet, which were free
from corns. Lieut.. Jones lost his bet
The old and new colonies meeting
some time afterward the conversation
naturally turned on Lieut. Jones' The
new colonel remarked that the leu
tenant was devil to bet, and related
Une a1alr OF the cQrns. NJ
''Oh, my gracious" replied the old
colonel, ''he bet me one hundred pounds
that he would make you show your feet
the first night he met you at the mess"
Dublin Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Believed to Have Been Murdered.

sHAMoKIN, Pa, Dec. 1S.-Ths man
gled body of John Leckie, = we'll to do
citizen Of Shenandoah, was found on
the railroad track near here yesterday.
Money which he was supposed to have
had in his possession is missing. Dur
ing the Molly Mcguire troubles in the
coal region some years ago Lsckie gain =
ed many enemies by having made a
public fight against the lawless band.
1t is believed he was murdered and his
body placed on the track. Detecti YES
are Investigating the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
THE DRExeL INSTITUTE.
Dedicated at Philadelphia-Dr. Chauncey
Depew the Orator.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1a.-The Drexel
Institute of Art, Science and Industry,
founded by Anthony j. Drexel, the
banker, was dedicated yesterday after
noon.
The invocation was by the Right Rev
Henry c. Potter, Bishop of New York,
and Chauncey NJ. Depew delivered the
dedication address.
Ex-Attorney- General Wayne Mac
Veagh delivered to the trustees, on be-
half of Mr.. Drexel, the deeds of trust
Dr. James McAlester, President of the
Institution, made an address, and the
Right Rev. Bishop Whitaker, OF Penn
sylvania, pronounced the benediction.
The new Drexel Institute is q popular
educational establishment, combining
features of the Cooper Institute, New
York, and the Pratt Polytechnic of
Brooklyn, with original schemes of its
own. The building cost s., 1000, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Commissioner Morgan Inspecting.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IS. - Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs Morgan Is on
tour of inspection in the interest of the
Indian service. He will stop at Chica :
go, en- route from Carlisle, Pa, to look
after matters concerning the Indian OK
hibit at the Worlds Fair. From there
he will visit the Sac and Fox Agency in
Iowa, and then go to Lawrence, Kan,
where a convention Of the various
superintendents of Indian schools
throughout the country will be held,
with view to securing more uniformt-
ty in that branch Of service.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18

Yes, and the people will call US blessed
when they see the splendid variety of
RATTAN and PLUSH ROCKERS we
have for the holidays. And gentlemen,
what present for your good wife a
STANDARD FOLDING BED would be:
You will save it i'll rent in a short time.
Don't think your wife can be darning
your stockings, mending your clothes, etc,
all this year without some encourage
ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Senator Handlers ID NAL.

New York, Dec. 19.-The story pub
l1shed yesterday to tho effect that Sena-
tor Chandler, disguised as an ordinary
agent for United States Supervisor Dav-
export during the recent State elections
discovered thousands of cases of fraudu-
lent and irregular naturalization in
Judge McAdam's court, was interest
Ing, but it was absolutely untrue, as in
dispatch the Senator denies having
been outside of New Hampshire during
the period mentioned.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
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. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
I'hilanthropist Hand Dead.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 16-Daniel Hand,
the Guildford, Conn, philanthropist.
died yesterday, aged 80 years. The bulk
of his property. amounting to several
hundred thousand dollars, will now go
to the American Missionary Association
for the education of the colored race in
the South.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Adams Declined to Run.

BATON ROUGE, La, Dec 10 Captain
Thomas Scott Adams declined the nom
ination of the boiling Democratic Con-
vention yesterday and after several
hours caucus the Farmers Alliance del
egates consented to indorss Senator
Murphy j. Foster. who was the CHI OF CO
of the Anti-Lottury Democrats.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Jury Blames the Engineer.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Dec 10. - The
coroner's jury Investigating the cases Of
Engineer James Kelly and Fireman
Smith, who were killed in the collision
at Fishkill Tuesday evening, have rem
dered verdict declaring that the en- =
gineer of the limited express caused
the accident by not needing the Signals.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
VIII the Widow Hav. tn. Victor ,

W1LKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 1s.-Thomas
Hughes and Walter Davis, both of Ed
wardsville, who have been in training
for the past three months under the
guidance of Jim Farrell of Philadel-
phia, fought prize fight yesterday, to
determine which of the two men should
be entitled to the affections of buxom
widow of that place. After pu mmeling
each other for half an hour Davis threw
up the sponge.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
PoOohontas' Descendant Not Guilty

BRooKLKN, N. Y, Dec. 1S.-Last
night, the jury in the case of privare
Nelson, who, it was learned, is direct
descendant of Thoms Rolfe and the In
dian Princess, Pocohontas, and who has
bsen on trial for the past week, charged
with the murder of soldier companio n
named Mclean, rendered verdict ac-
quitting Nelson of the charge. The
prisoner was discharged.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Dosrnlnrsr a.t. Eight x..r..

PITTsBURG, Dec. H. -Theodors D oer-
finger, the ex-treasurer Of the Dexter
Company, Franklin School Board and
Modern Building and Loan Assoc iation,
was yesterday sentenced to eight years
end six months In the peniteNtiAFY 60
three indie tmOnts Of smbsxxlem0HA -
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Had Day for Jockey Waller.

RED BANK, N. j., Dec. 1s-Harry
Waller, the jockey, while riding a run
ming horse at Walden's training track,
near Eatontown, yesterday, was thrown
from the horse and his left leg broken.
In the afternoon his wife built u fire
and the stove was blown to pitces. 1t
Is supposed that an evil party placed
powder in the kindling.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Walt Whitman Ill.

CAMDEN. N. j., Dec. 18.-Walt Whit
man was seized with a chill yeste- y
afternoon which lasted for ov4r two
hours To-day he is quite feeble, but
his condition is not considered danger
Gus.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Tr,plets With Erce.. rinr.r.

REDFIELD, s. D., Dsc. 15.-Mrs. w.
e. Hurlbut. living near this city,
gave birth to triplets yesterday, each
one Of the children having six fingers on
one hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S-Comptroller
Lacey yesterday declared dividend of
20 per cent. in favor Of the creditors Of
the Maverick National Bank Of Boston,
MaaR
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18

Latin Professor-Mr. Poke, give some
English derivatives illustrating the diff
ference in meaning between post and
ante.
Mr.. Polke-Well -er -er- there's
penny-post and penny-ante; they're
quite different.-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
To Be Sung in Every Home
DEC 25, 1879
At s O'clock in the
Morning.

Hurrah!. IIurrah! IT'S Christmas morning.
Wake up Kate, get up and sing.
Hulrah! Hrrrah! Come heed my warn
And we will make the old town ring.
Sc, tia nations how they're arming T.E
Will joy and peace reigns through
our land;
See the nations how they're starving,
While we are full on every hand.
The Time Changes)
The greatest reward for a people
Is an article sold so cheap. -
That from every church and steeplr,
Our name will bound and leap.
"
1t is not so much to make money.
AS the poor to have their share
OF the harvest-oh Kate tits funny,
To sit on that nice plush chair, (only
$500
Do you know it makes one feel quite good
To go to that store South Main and
Grand!
You'll find the clerks in talking mood
And Christmas gifts on every rand.
vi
Their stock is special, new and neat,
And always of the latest style:,
The people come from every street
To purchase there and rest awhile.
-MoRIARTY
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS,

e Secretaries are requested to send in the
dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs
and to notify us of any changes of regular meet
ing nights.
Meetings This Evening.
Local Photo society.
Endowment rank, K. of P
Townsend lodge, No 80, I. O. O.. F.
Speedwell lodge. No 10, K. of P.
Court Stephen j. Meany, A. o. F. of A -.
Lloyd Garrison Assembly.
Burns club, business meeting.
Valley City Lodge, K. of H.
Patrick Sarsfeld club.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
Valentine Bros.

Keep the best Gloss Floor
Paint in the market, at the low
est figures. Also full line of
Wall Papers and Picture
Mouldings.
Graining and Decorating neat
ly done.
Valentine Bros.
121 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18

SIIII WNIGINB AuNW8Fs
They say Robinson has water on the
BRAIN IS. . az.
Where did he get it?"
"What-the water?"
'No-the brain."-JuSy.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18

DR.. G. W. S. FROST, 1T Bank street.
See Curran's adv on I'd page.
See Kildutf & Co.'S adv on and page.
Van Houten's Cocoa-The original.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18
s santa 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 theyFwere
made for large man, and like::..the pants
he has on were too long for a 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 man or boy needs fer
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
will surely be pleased with them.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18

ITO RENT-Twe tenements, centrally
l located, one of six rooms and one of
eight rooms-modern improvements.
P HOIOHAN
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-18

Several of the stores in this district
are handsomely decorated for the holi-
days.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-01

"No," said the citizen to the real estate
dealer, " don't think want to buy any of
that suburban property, but if you'll sell
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-01
FIRST OF MAY.
Organized Labor Shifting Its
Heavy Yoke.
A Reduction Of the Hours of Toll Demanded
and Expected by Many Hundred Me-
ehanies and Workingmen.

While the carpenters unions are to-day
celebrating a reduction Of the hours of toll,
won after brief but very animated con-
flict on the 1st of May, several bodies OF
organized w0rkmen which struggled with
them, but were not so successful, will re-
new the effort then made, and they are very
confident that defeat is not lying in wait for
them.
The carpenters promised the millmen one
year ago, in return for the assistance then
given them, that they would assist them
this year, and they will keep their word
The millmen have been organized into a
branch of the Brotherhood of Carpenters
and have the sympathy and the assurance
of the moral and financial support Of their
brethren who shove the plane.
On Monday the carpenters, acting in their
behalf. Informed the mill-owneTs that on
May 1st all the carpenters in their employ
would refuse to work more than eight hours
a day; that their day would commence at 6
o'clock in the morning and close at 8 clock
ia the afternoon. The mill-hauds. met last
night and Endorsed the action of the Car
penter's Union. Most of them will attend
the picnic at Shell Mound, and the others
will inaugurate the eight-hOur day in the
shops where they are employed.
Some opposition is expected on the part Of
the mill-OwneTs, who last year refused TO
reduce the working day from nine to eight
hours because some owners compel their
hands to work ten hours per day, and COM
petition with them would be ruinous. The
mill-OwneTs will meet on Tuesday to discuss
the situation. In the meantime their en-
plOyes, with the assistance of the carpen-
ters who work outside and the other unions,
hope TO bring the employers to terms
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-01
A CHURCH FAIR

Auspiciously Opened by the Ladies of st.
Dominfc's.
The ladies of st. Dominic's parish opened
what promised to be a very successful fair
in the St. Dominic's Hall, on the corner Of
Pine and Steiner streets, last evening The
proceeds of the fair. which will probably
be continued for two weeks, are to be de-
voted to the completion of the church
building. There was a large attendance
last evening, and the ladies were able to
congratulate themselves on a most auspi-
cious opening
The various booths had been most taste
fully decorated, the long lines of delicate
and harmonious colors making a most
brilliant effect
The following programme was given dur
ing the evening:
Pine selections, Miss NJ. Muldoon; operetta,
"Grandmas Birthday by fifty children of the
Sunday school, under the direction OF Mrs.
Daniel Sheerin; quartet, Give Us FreSblng
Breeze" MessTs. Taylor Franklin, White and
Sheerin; recitation, "FOnlenOy," James Garden
Jr; trio. "Oh, Restless Sea- Mrs. Sheern, Miss
MuidoOn and D. Sheerin.
The booths were arranged as follows:
Flower Stand - The Misses Bateman, Miss
Mamie Casey, tie Misses Sweeney.
Fancy Table 1.-The Misses Breen, Miss bur-
Fancy Tables 2-Under the auspices Of the
ladies OF the THIRD Order OF 81. Dominic.
Sunday-schOOl Table 3-Miss DuTand, Miss
Kingsley. Miss Schwartz Miss Barry.
Fancy Table AIRS. Sexton, Mrs. Hanify,
Mrs. CarVlli.
Fancy Table 5-Mrs Ortman, Mrs. Keoh Mrs.
DR.. Gibbon.
Fancy Table 6-Mrs. White, Miss Cashin. Mrs.
Kink, Mrs 0COnn0r.
Fancy Table THE Misses Watson.
CandY-stand-hliSs Rock, Miss Watson.
Refreshment Table-MTs. Norton, the Misses
Galway.
Shooting Gallery-Miss Watson, Miss Nc
Geeney.
. Saltwater Stand-Miss Tighe, the Misses
Watson. Miss Rock.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-01
OBITUA Y.
DIR. JOSEPH LEIDY.


Or. Joseph Leidy, an eminent physician,
scientist and naturalist, died at Philadelphia
yesterday. Joseph Leidy, M. D., LIE. D.,
was born in Philadelphia September 8, 1923
He graduated at and took his degree from
the University of PENNSYLVANIA in 1874 and
devoted himself to scientific pursuits. From
1916 to 1852 he gave private courses of lecta
ures on anatomy and physiology. In 1916
he was made Chairman of the CuratOrs Of
the Academy of Natural Sciences of Phila-
delphia; in 1858 professor Of anatomy in
the University OF Pennsylvania, and in 1871
professor of natural history in Swarthman
College, all of which positions he continued
to hold. He was also President of the
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadel-
pha. In 1884 the University of Pennsyl-
vania established department of biology,
of which he was made the director. Dur
ing the civil war he served as surgeon in
Satterlee Hospital, Philadelphia. He fur
nished more than 800 contributions to scien-
tifc periodicals. Among his more impor-
tant works are "Flora and Fauna Within
Living Animals" Q853); THE Extinct Ma
malian Fauna of Dakota and Nebraska"
with 80 plates. aud Contributions to the
Extinct Vertebrate Fauna of the Western
Territories" with 81 plates, 1873. Since
then he has contributed largely to the scien-
tfic and medical literature of the day. s.:.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-01
MASTERS AND MEN.
Employing Painters Concede the Unions
Demands.

Employing Painters Concede the Unions
Demands.
The Master P ainters' Association and the
two unions of painters held special meet
lngs in B'nai Birth Hall last night to take
fnal action on the reduction OF hours asked
by the mechanics organization.
A large majority of the masters was pres
ent and voted unanimously to reduce the
hours of daily labor to eight and to con-
tinue to pay the jOurneymen SO per day as
heretofore. The Executive Committee re-
ported that but two or three masters will
oppose the reduction of hours.
The California Architect and Building
News was adopted as the official organ Of
the association. and a resolution was passed
urging the architects TO join the master
painters and journeymen in their crusade
against the use of inferior leads and oils in
painting.
The journeymen's meeting in an upper
hall of the same building soon heard of the
action taken by their employers, aud ex-
pressed the most profound satisfaction and
gratitude. They will make another effort
TO induce the two or three masters who OBJ
pose them to join hands with the associa-
TONS members, aud if they fail will order a
strike.