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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-01
Lady RandoIph Churchill Worse.

LONDON, Jan. The condition OF
Lady Randolph Churchill has now be
come so serious that her husband has
been wired to return instantly from his
tour in Egypt. The disease has devel
oped into congestion of the lungs, and
the physicians now fear the worst re-
SnltS
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-01
LOCAL LINES.

You can buy flour of any kind at
LADD'S cheaper than any other place in
Conn. .@& .a#
Who-cAn show you the best Holiday
Giftslin the cityl Lake. Strobel & Co.
ToolsIln their Windows and see them; step
IN and sbe convinced. Those gold chain
brace'Sls are Immense
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-01

Meetings This Evening.
Woman's Relief corps.
Wadhams post, G. A. R.
Waterbury Athletic club.
Tunxis tribe, 1. o. r. NJ.
Albion Cricket club.
Waterbury Temperance Reform club.
Friendship lodge, Sons of Herman.
Mad River grange.
Harmony lodge, +. & A. NJ.
Frederick Wilhelm lodge, X. of P.
Martha Washington order Silver Stars
Monitor Hose company.
Citizens Hose company.
Mutual II. & L. company.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-01

The Lone Pine" is strong western
drama and was put on by the Lille
STANLEY Co IN fine shape last evening be-
.Ore 3 GOOD audience. Tonight the bill
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS
ssElestra."


Lester s. Aliens picked vaudeville
stars of America, will appear at the
opera house this afternoon and evening.
Lester 81 Allen are well-known as the
kings of black face comedy. As o special
feature of this show the management
engaged Miss Katie Rooney, daughter
of the great Pat Rooney, and she will
appear in her original specalties and
limitations of her father.
"Monsy Mad"
Money Mad" Steele Mackaye's sensa-
tionRl drama, promises to be one of the
best paying and most popular attractions
at the opera house thus far this season.
The play has already made a great hit
in New York and other cities, and it
doubtless will accomplish great things
here, Monday and Tuesday evenings.
''rhO CIomenosau Case.'
Never have you seen anything SO vivid
and intensifying as the great studio
scene in the best and most elaborate
"Clsmencsau Case. At
the opera house Friday evening.
Horrible Murder ia New York.
NEW YORK, January lin a fight
last night at the residence of Alexander
McGowan, SO West Sixth street, Mrs
MCGOWAN was thrown through fifth
fence and was Instantly killed, her head
being iupaled, The woman's husband,
son and daughter are under arrest. II
is believed she was thrown through the
window by her son.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-01

TWants, For Sale, For Rent and other
Advertisements of similar character pub
lished In the 1ynNTE0 DE1EoCRAT for enc
cent NERD. Try Is.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-01
Eight Horses and Cows Burned to Death

New BRUNSWICK, N. J., Jan. 1.-The
barn of Clinton Randolph OF Piscatawney
was burned during the night together
with eight horses and cows.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-01

Presents,

We giving away Christmas Gifts in great variety
with each purchase of pound Of Tea Baking Powder COME
to and them Domo cups and cracker
jars decorated china fruit plates opal opn work Dishes
bowls, cake plates and large list of other goods
UNION TEA CO., 7S So MAIN ST
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-01

On. Q. W. s. Faosr. 1s7 Bank st.
WIZ. Cor HOLMES n. D., Browns bl'k
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-01

socaEaY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

fS- Secretaries are requested to send in the
uates of m ceilings of societies, lodges and clubs
and tO.notify us of any changes of regular meel
lag nights
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
PENSACOLA POINTERS.
Children Injured by an Explosion
Powdsr-Ohristrnss Crimes.

Children Injured by an Explosion of
Powdsr-Cnristmss Crimes.
PENSACOLA, FLA, Dec. 26.-Lase gester-
day evening while two boys, aged respeot-
lively and u years. sons of David Shee-
han. who resides on East Hill, were playing
with toy cannon in company With Eu>
9enia, the 10,ysar old daughter Of Eugene
Bombay, on Mr.. Sheehan's premises, one of
the boys accidentally dropped a hghted a
match into package Of powder lying near
the cannon. The package contained about
half pound Of the explosive. An instan-
taneous explosion occurred with terrible re-
suits to the three children. Their faces
were fearfully burned and their eyebrows,
eyelashes and hair were burned of. Medi-
cal aid was at once obtained and hope is
tndnlged in by the physaoieps that the
eyes OF the children are not seriously tn
lnred. The Oldest boy 10 a pupil at Spring
Hill Coiiegs near Mobile, and is at home on
vacation.
IN A ChIICAL CONDITION.
Goldsmith, who was stabbed Friday
mofniag IN a saloon brawi, is lying In q
CRITICAL condition. A surgical operation was
performed upon hun last night, and but
httis hopeis entertained of his recovery.
Addie Dawn, who was stabbed by another
woman during Christmas fight yesterday
afternoon, IL In q very critical condition.
But little hope was e4teTtained Of her re-
covefy from the time she was drss examined
BY the phystciana
Louis Coldwell. oosorsd hoodlum, was
shot in. a saloon IN the Whitechapei dis
tfibt last nigAt. BE Yves very drunk at the
tame, aud Is said TO have been firing at na-
other party. and It was believed by the
officers that he accidaptiy shot himssif. His
wound 10 not serious, but painful,
Great indignation Is expressed among the
better class OF citizens at the shameful
manner fl which the hoodiums Of this city
were allowed TO take possession of the
streets Thursday night and last night
Pistols and clubs were freely used by them
and citizens were placed In fear Of their
safety. It is very certain that public senti-
naent win not permit the next Christmas to
BE celebfated'ip such a MANNER
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
TIE WEEK OF PRAYER
The Programme Of the Evangelical
Alliance.

The Programme OF the Evangelical
Alliance.
The Ministerial Association viii arrange
this week for the observance Of the week OF
prayer in Savannah. The general pro-
granme for the week sent out by the Evan,
gelical Alliance is as follows;
JAN. S-sERMoNs.
! will pour water upon him who is thirsty.
Isaiah Xiv, Is
The unity OF spirit is the bond Of peace
Eohesians iv., 3.
JAN. 4-CoNFEssIoN. AND THANKSGIVING.
Confession-Of personal. social and ma
ti ;, sins; Of seeterdiap Jealousy and
sd al go JnR Il
Thanksgiving-For unted prayer; for
the success OF the Fiorenes Conference, aud
for all blessings, spiritual, and temporal
Pc. u. Dan. tx, $40; n. xxxiv. Eph. |,
1928.
JAN. 6-THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL.
Praise-For the real union Of all be-
levers and the growing desire for all its
faliea manifestation.
Prayer-FOr q larger comprehension Of
Christ, more perfect love and loyalty 20
him, more complete union with him and
OF his disciples In him; that ministers and
all believers may he filled with the Holy
Ghost.-John xvii. Eph. w., l-l7; Acts IL
1-22.
JAN. 6-THE FAMILY AND THE YOUNG.
Praise-For the gracious promises to the
godly and their children, end for the 10
crossing number Of young 6soiples
Prayer-For deeper sense Of the sacred
ness Of the family relation; for invalids and
the aged; for sous, daughters and servants
for the CONSERVATION of sons TO the ministry
for Sunday schools and all Christian asso-
Citations for young people; for public schools
and all educational Institutions -Ps. cxxyiii.,
Dol. ILL.,, 1925; lisa. Xiv, IA.
JAN. 7-NATroNs AND THEIR RuLxas.
Pratss--For the increasing infiuence Of
Christ in ag human affairs.
Prayer-For all In authority that they
may apply the teschfngs Of Christ 70 The
proolsnis oa our times; for peace; for the
ABOLITION Of the slave, opium and strong
drink traffic. and for all needed reforms
temperance, Sabbath, industrial, soolAl and
political; that the kingdom Of this world
may speedily beeome the kingdom Of the
Lonf~-Pk Xvii. Rom. XII, III; lisa. IT,, 4;
Rev. xxi. Ia; Rev. XII, 1877.
JAN. S-rHz CHURCH ABROAD.
Praise-Fer the incrsa,e1 preparation Of
the world Cor gospel; for the increasing
number OF those who have given themselves
30 the work OF missions.
Prsyer-For a signal manifestation OF
the Holy Spirits power for missionaries and
native Christians; Tor all who are perse-
cuted for righteousness sake and for liberty
OF conscience; for more cooperation; Tor
an increase of Intelligent interest ia the
salvation Of the world. Isaiah II, I-5: Joel
IL, 1899; Matt. ". 1919; John w., 85-3S.
JAN. 9-TRE CHURCH AT HOME.
Praise-For clear recognition Of need
and growing sense of responsibility.
Prayer-For q large apprehension Of the
mission Of the church, to save not only the
Individual, but also society; to purify all
human institutions and relationships; for
increased corporation IN behalf OF CITY,
country and froatlsr. lisa. ixv. 1928 Matt,
Z. 5-l3; Luke xiv, 20.
Jam 10-sRRMoNs.
Lo. am with you always. even unto tho
end OF the world, Matt. xviii, 20.
That they all may be one.-John
xviii, 81.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
THONG sVILLE TOPICS.
Rev. Milton Smith Burglars 1
q Dry Goods Store.

Rev. Milton Smith Burglars in
a Dry. Goods Store.
TOWNSVILLE, GA, Dec. 26.-Rev. Mil
ton Smith, an old and respected citizen Of
this coupsy. died Thursday at bis horne near
Cairo aad was buried In this city yesterday
with Masonic honars.
r. L. Hicks & Co. had their drug store
burglarlzed on ThHrsday night. The thief
had laid his plans well by plugging up tie
latch hole In the door sill. Capt. Hioks dis
covered this before closing up and re-
moved the distractions and fastened
the door securely. thinking at the tins
that some one was up to mischief, but he
failed to take away the cash. The ingenious
rascal then made his way through she back
cellar hight, the iron bar having bsen mis-
placed. lie had only taken 81 IS from the
cash drawer whom be was frightened away,
leaving quite sum of cash and some
checks in the drawer. In his haste he
dropped two bills on the floor.
j. w. Dillon's little baby died this morn
ing.
Among the Christmas casualties last
night, in q fight between some white and
celered boys while sending OF fireworks,
Jim Hurst was cut in the hand, arm and
SIDE but they were all slight wounds. jim
Prevail was knocked down By e brick bat.
and was considered dead at one time. but at
present il is Thought he will recover. Both
are white ard Sons of prominent men In the
city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
TIE NEWS FROM GUYroN.
How Christmas Was Spent up in e
fin1hRm


flnRhRm.
The weather in Guyton Christmas day
was delightful. aud the little town presented
lively appearance.
The parade Of the fantasies was the
amusing feature OF the day. aud many an
old wet" was recognized in spite Of his
gaudy trappings.
The young people had a festive time
Cnristmas night at an eggnog party at the
residence OF Capt H. f. Powers. Songs
were sung, toasts given, and it was In the
wee sma hours before the merry crowd dis
peIsed.
Rev. Mr.. Austin. the newly-appoin,ed
pastor for the Methodist church, arrived
with his family in Guyton Thursday and
VIII Ill the pulpit In the Methodist church
to-day.
Miss Bessie Lanier is home from Sylvia
MIA, where she has been attending school
for the past four months. She Is accom-
panied by her cousin, Miss Floy hilton. a
charming young lady of Syivania, who
will spend the holidays in Guytou.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Cheatham, who have
been spending the week in Guyton with the
family OF ID. ID. Arden, have returned 20
their home in Macon.
Miss Title ElsiRger, with five OF her
friends. came up from Savannah Friday
TO spend Christmas In Guyton.
Robbie ID. and Jim Rogers Of Macon are
visiting their parents, Mr.. and MIRA @. ID.
Rogers
George Rawls came down from Atlanta
Tbursday to spend a few days In Guyton.
F. Lovett Hill Of Sylvania spent Christ
mas with friends in Guyton.
Miss Bertha Arden, who has been attend
ing the ST. Vinceut's Academy In Savan-
nah, Is at home for the hohdays
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
A ROW AT A CIRCUS
man Using Bad Language Before
Ladies Given a Blow IN the Noutn

man Using Bad Language Before
LADIES Gwen Blow IN the Mouth.
GAINESVILLE, FLA, Dec. 26.-Jus. after
the doors we're opened last evening at the
tent OF Hall & Sons circus, a man from
Archer, by the name of Collins, began using
profans and indecent language in the pres
ence OF ladies' escorted by Towney Kan
nard- This incensed Mr.. Kannard. and ha
eApostulaeed with Collins and asked him 10
cease MS vulgar speech. Collins did NOT
notice MIN, but kept on, where
upon Mr. Kannard dealt him a
9elnstus DloW IN the mouth.
IN HASH Collins whipped out his pistol
anu, regardless OF human life, fred it at
nannero, the ball passing through the
neshy part Of his left arm. Collins and his
orotner were arrested and jailed. While
tne police were on the way TO jail with their
prisoners the row between them and Kan>
naro was renewed, and Officer Bennett had
70 club one Of the Collins boys. There was
not The palliatiou Of drunkenness in this
case, and the reckless manner
IN which Collins fired his pistol
IN the midst Of 800 human beings. regard
less OF whose life might be taken, deserves
tne severest punishment. Had Kannard or
any one else been killed. Collins would
have been thrown into the cage of the
Asissic lion.
A RUNAWAY
During the playing Of the band of the
81 Piunkard troupe pair of mules hitched
TO wagon belonging 20 W. II. Davis & Co
took fright and ran at tearing gait down
East Main street. When opposite the post
Office they divided at q large oak ia the
middle of the street. The tongue of
the wagon striking the tree, was
broken into smithereens. the mules
thrown heels over head and the wagon was
thrown across the street. The mules were
badly crippled.
For two days the town has bean crowded
with people. and merchants have reaped a
harvest Everybody has money and there
has been more goods purchased and more
Christmas prssenss given than ever known
al any Christmas tide before
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
CANADIAN CORRUPTION.
McGrevy Threatens TO Make Sansa
tionei Disclosures.

tionei Disclosures.
OTTAWA, ONT, Dec. 26.-Thomas Mo-
Grevy, formerly member Of parliament.
who has been committed for trial on q
charge Of conspiracy to defraud the gov
ernLaent, stated to-day that be intended to
show who the real c1lprits were when his
case comes to trial, intimating that he
would summon several cabinet ministers and
members OF parliament to prove that all
the money he received from the harbor
work contractors went into the tory cam
paign fund, and that soma Of the ministers
who are now prosecuting him prof1ted by
hts relations with the contractors and
fandied part Of the money, which, he says,
was obtained with their full knowledge
that 1t was to be used for political purposes.
VICTIM OF INoRATITUDE.
81 am" said MoGrevy. "a victim Of cir
oumstances and Of the ingratieude of Do
nttcal friends. The same may be said Of
Contractors Michael and Nicholas ConoJIy.
For the sake Of political friends refused to
answer certain questions put TO me when
was under oath before the privileges and
elections committee. l declined to
state what was untrue and felt In honor
bound not to make compromising state
ments affectipg those whom I supposed to
be my friends. But now the men whom
sought 20 shield are my prosecutors, and
must and will defend my good name and
that Of my family. Those msn made
me treaeurer Of their campaign fund.
kdid not seek the position and they
knew exactly how the money got for cleo
ton purposes was raised. Fortunately /
have documehtary proofs, letters. receipts,
ETC., IN the handwriting Of the parties who
received the money, showing where it
went. To say that tbey did not know where
the money came from is an absurdity'"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
STEEL WORKS BURNED
The Carpenter Plant at Beading Mass
of Ruins.

of Ruins.
READING, PA, Dec 26-The Carpenter
steel works, an industry which was estab-
lished In this city three years ago, devoted
to the manufacture of a hiehgrsde Of steel,
was almost totally destroyed by FIRE to-
night. One small mill snd the Office are ali
that are left standing. The works employ
nearly 300 men, and large quantities Of q
special brand OF steel, OF which ]. H
Carpenter. tho general manager, ia
the patentee, we're bnrned out. The
establishment at the time OF the hse was
working on a government contract OF over
$3.50, 600 Of steel projeotlies for heavy
ordnance. especially Intended for the now
guns which have recently been made aud
tested. Besides this its steel was also used
in the manufacture Of steei cannon and fine
cutlery, some being skipped abroad.
The stockholders of tho company
are principally New York parties.
The loss on machinery. patterns and build
ing is over S125,eOo, on which there is
partial insurance. The origin Of the fire Is
unknown. The works were not In operation
to-day. In the recent tests OF guns the
Carpenter steel projectiles proved highly
satisfactory. and large government oCders
have been filled even since the establish
ment of the works here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
MExIoo,s REvoLUrIoN1srs.
Cara Said to Deprecats the Attack on
our HOODS.

Our Troopa
RIO GRANDE, MEXICO, Dec. 26.-The
main BODY Of the revoIusionist party. pur-
sued by Lieut.. Langhorn, rode through
without stopping to where Cara was near
kandodo rancho in Zapata county and re-
ported the occurance to him of the
kllIing OF Edstrom- Cara is re-
ported to have said that their
action in attacking the troops Of this gov
eminent placed quistus on his hopes OF
revolution against Mexico inaSmuch as he
mad low no asylum when persued by
Mexican troops. He crossed into
Mexico near the Arrero ranch above
Mier and it is said that he contenplates
attacking that place or Guerrero In the next
Few days These reports sre given for
what they are worth, and while they are
believed true insomueh as they concern
Garza's Intentions his plans more often
tnan not fail in execution and the report
then appears ill-founded.
TO BE PROSECUTED FOR MURDER
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26-Maj. Gen. Scho-
field has received, through she Mexican
minister, Senior Romero, official dispatches
conhrmatory Of the report of the engage
ment between Capt. bourke and detach-
rnent Of Garza's band of revelutionists
Gen. Schofield says, that if captured, Gar
Eais men will be indicted individ-
ually for violation of the
neutrality laws, and for murder,
as they fired upon and killed a United
States soldier. The dispatches were re-
ferred to the Attorney General for such
action as he deemed necessary. When asked
aoont 1t to-day Attorney General Miller
said that all persons offending against the
law will be prosecuted, but it was always
necessary to first catch your hare.
MORE FIGHTING REPORTED.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. ga special from
Laredo, Tex, says: News to-day from
the ssat Of trouble is to the effect that
moro fighting has been engaged in with
slight losses on both sides. Lost night 1t
was reported that che revolutienisbs had
captured Canargo and that Sandiral was
oa the march with 2,ooo men to join Gar IA.
There Ia some talk eo the effect that O gen.
eral IN the Mexican army has declared for
the revoiutioEists and will march with the
soldiers in has command to join the Invaders
Thess reports are all very meager and cam
not be traced 70 any particular source, but
there are those who credit ths runaoFNh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
AUGUsTA's PRISONER

Anewers Very Closely the Description
of the New Smyrna Murderer.
AUGUSTA, Ca. Dec 26.-The tramp Civ
ing his name as Dorsey, who is under arrest
here on suspicion of being the New Smyrna
tFla.) murderer, was arrested as a vngranb,
ing hin. lie was in Florida
at the time the murder was
committed and says be had been working
Within two miles Of New Smyrna. Dorsey
wears No. boots, with box toes. The oob-
side edge Of the heei ruakes a much deeper
inaentati4n than the INSIDE one, and the
Mssrer 8 quite parcepthly bow-legged:
Sdnce he has been In custody the published
description Of the crime was read 10 him In
oee presence Of two or more persons
who watched him closely. He showed
great nervousness and agitation when the
more graphic portions Of the HORRIBLE crime
were reached, aud after the reading he
was silent and moody and refused to talk.
Fiorida officers have started 10 Augusta to
Investigate
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
FIRED INTO A HOUSE.
The Owner Fatally and Visiting
Woman Seriously Wounded.

The Owner Fatally and Visiting
Woman Seriously Wounded.
CARRoLLoNroN, MICH, Dec. 26. - A
tragedy occurred last night in section
locally known as Little Texas. The par
ticulars as'far as could be learned, were as
follows: Some one fred into the residence
OF Lawson Lott, fatally pounding him and
also seriously woundiDg Mrs. Myers,
v;s;tor A man named Whitaker, who was
present in the room and for whom The shot
was intended, was not hit. 1t seems that
Pierce Myers had a difficulty few days
ago with some parties Suspicion
rested on Myers for attempt
80 to assassinate the parties.
This morning the sheriff and a posse went
10 arrest Myers. Taylor being one OF the
party. Myers refused to be arrested ana
drew knife. whereupon Taylor began mr.
Inc and killed Myers Taylor was taken
IN charge by a posss aud they will be here
soon Ia deliver him to the sheriff.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
DESPERATE PRISONERS.
hey Plot to Kill Sheriff and Escape

They Plot to XIII a Sheriff and Escape
from Jail.
OLATHB, KAN, Dec. 2o.-Tbe prisoners
in the county Jail in this city made an at
tempt last night to kill Sheriff Easdale and
escape, but were prevented by the timely
appearance Of Mrs. Easdale, who looked the
outside doors, and the pluck of the sheriff,
who was inside, locked up. fighting for life
with six Of ths prisoners. When assistance
reached him it was found that the sheriff
had three long gashes on the head. oae just
below the right eye, and another on the
left cheek. The wounds we're dressed, and
he rests easy TODAY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
TREASURER PoNs' BURIAL.

Che Funeral Reid FROM a Church at
Jacksonville.
JAcKsoNvIkLE, Dec. 26.-The funeral of
f. ]. Pons, late state treasurer, who died at
Sanderson on Thursday night. was held here
to-day at the Church OF the Immaculate
Conception, Rev. W. J. kenny offlcia ting.
The ervice was a lengthy one, and the re-
marks OF Father Kenny were eloquent and
BETTING the sad occasion. The interment
was at ST Joseph's cemetary. The pail
bearers we're J. P. Talliaferro. j. N. G.
Stockton, c. B. Rogers, w. A. Bours, Henry
ClaIk. William Baya, William Byrns and
# 4 Rava
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27
STRIDES OF THE SOUTH.
HE GROWTH OF A DECADE
SHOWN BY STATISTICS.

An Increase in Population OF Nearly
81 Per Cent.-The Indebtedness of
the States and Counties-The Min
eral Procuction-The Northern Popu-
lstion and It's Increase.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Dec. 26.-The
Tradesnan publishes q review Of the
growth Of the southern states since 1880.
which shows remarkable development in
that section. The review includes the states
Of Alabama. Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
and Virginia Tho following comparisons
are made by the Trddesman, based on the
census reports: The review is for the years
1890 and 1880. in four columns, the fourth
column giving the rate of increase, except
where decrease is specified.