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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Chile'S New Cabinet.

LoNDoN, Dec. 24.-The correspondent
of the Times at San tiago de Chile says
that the entire Chilean Cabint will re-
sign on Dec. 26, when President Montt
is formally installed in Office. The
President will then appoint new Cab
met, which will better represent the
majority in Parliament. 1t is expect ed
Senior Barros Luco will be the Premier
in the new Cabinet.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
AGxatarx ola FREIGHT Car.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H, Dec. PA mys
terry is connected with the appearance of
Manchester and Portsmouth, and which
has arrived here. The outs ide of the
car near the door is spattered with
blood and inside the car were found two
large pools of blood, and handkerchief
and mans hat, covered with blood
stains, and a piece of pipe with blood
stains upon it. The police have the
matter in charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Charged With Atroolou. As.nul..

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. a. - Jeremi ali
Hoskins OF Salem, N. j., has been ar
rested by detectives Bond and Murray
upon a dispatch from the authorities at
that place charging him with atrocious
assault. The prisoner was committed
to await a requisition from the authors
ties of Salem.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Progress, ON the montgomery.

BALTIMORE, Dec A-The last boiler
was yesterday placed on board the
cruiser Montgomery, at the Columbian
Iron Works, thus completing the nests
of that vessel and the Detroit. Both
have their blowers, windlasses and con-
ming tower plates on board.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Fighting In Brazil.

LONDON, Dec. pa dispatch to the
Times, from its correspondent at Santi =
ago dc Chilli, says that General Campo,
with force of $50 men, has attacked
the town of Santa Victoria, in the prov
ince of Rio Grande do Sui, Brazil. The
telegraph wires. he adds, have been cut
and the result of the engagement is I'M
Rnnwn
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Tn Situation in onahan

QUEBEC, Que, Dec. "a An extra of
"Ofdcial Gazette has been published,
dissolving the Legislature and appoint
ing another royal commission to inves-
tigate further alleged boodling by the
late govern ment. Nominations will be
held on March l and voting on March
8. The writs were returnable on the
10Th, the Legislature being called for
Anril Z
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Cas- hisr Cole Able to Sit Up.

NYAck, N. Y, Dec. 24.-Cashier Ed
ward H. Cole, who returned home from
his wanderings a week ago, was able to
sit up a short time to-day, and is slow
~ regaining his voice. He cannot, as
yet, give any account of his doings
while missing from home.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. "a. -Galen R.
Hit, Democrat, was elected to fill the
vacancy in the Third Assembly District
of this county caused by the death of
William Murphy, who was elected last
fall. Hit had a majority of 2, 394 over
McCabe, his Republican opponent.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Prominent Bostonian Dead.

Boston, Dec. A.-Hon.- George L.
Davis, prominent and wealthy citizen
of this city, is dead. He was rs years
old. Mr.. Davis was a member of the
State Senate in 1S75-76 and was con-
nected with a large number of business
enterpriSeG
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Pottor-LovelI Liabilities.

BOSTON, Dee. 24-The Potter Lowell
Liabilities which were between 80, 000,.
coo and $40, 900, 600 have now, 1t Ii un-
darstood, dwindlsd TO less than %, 900, :
o. The tEuStspR kolSing the assets
iA7e Rssa asked u AhSN Their books. 4
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
TEL Il
NEW YORK CLOTHING STORE
Will be the leader for
this season in fine
Ready Made Clothing,

We bought the stock of a retiring
manufacturing firm for cash, consisting
Of the Finest Fall and Winter Cloth
ing, at 4oc on a dollar. This stock
we will dispose Of for the benefit of
our customers, at the small profit of
10 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 81, we'll worth $3.50
This suit is made up nicely and of good
durable quality.
Mems Fine Black Cheviot Suits, double
breasted, at $3.50, are bargains for SIS.
Elegant mems plain and fancy worsteds
in Sacks and Frocks, the latest style and
finest quality at 1918, never sold elsewhere
less than $3.50 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
| ishing prices ever shown in Youths and
Boys Clothing.
Boys Pants at 15c. Mems Working
Pants at 90c. Children's Jersey suits
specially.
Bear in mind this is no hum
bug. We sell as advertised.
Large sales and small profits
is the motto of the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
The Davis VIII Case.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24,-The impression
prevails among those in this city who
are Interested in the Andrew Jackson
Davis will contest that the litigation
has been compromised, although a dis
patch to that effect from St. Paul has
not been verified.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Arno,nted bv the Prosident.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a. The President
has appointed William M. jenkins Of
Arkansas, a special agent to make al
lotmens of lands in severalty to Indians
under the act of Congress of Feb. 8,
1887, at So per day.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Dec. 24-Charles
Demico, an Italian 81 years of age, was
found at his home 382 Pinnacle avenue,
with his throat cut While it may be a
case of suicide, there are circumstanc es
strongly pointing to foul play. Jacob
Wolfschlager, who was in the hous6
picion
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
His Injuries Proved Fatal.

RED BANK, N. J., Dec. A-Tobias
Pothemus, a we'll TODD farmer, residing
near Red Bank, who was thrown from
his wagon few days ago and severely
injured, died from the effects of his fall
last night. He was SO years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 24.-The Cres-
cent Pottery, one of the largest here,
was burned yesterday. The timated
loss.is.$1OO 900. All the buildings, which
covered Ave acres, were destroyed, and
over 500 men are thrown ont of work.
The owners of the pottery are Cook s.
Hancock.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
AIohbiahop Kandrick Ill.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24.-Although every
effort is made to suppress the news
there is NO doubt that AR chbishop Ken =
drick 10 seriously i'll. He has been con-
fined to his bed several days, but his
physicians and nurses refuse all in
formation.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
LOCAL LINES.

rs lbs of Extra G Sugar for 81 and 2Slbs
of. Granulated at PHELAN'S Tea store.
Christmas comes but once year, LADD,
the grocer, however, is always with us.
He believes in choice goods, low prices,
square dealing and promptness.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Delegation Of BlaokFeet.

WASHINGTON, Dec a A delegation
of BIackfeet Indians from the Montana
Agency, in charge of the Agent, is here
on a visit to the Great Father, and il
also look ing after the interests of the
Blackfeet.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
CLAIM $500, 900 Dana Eea.

NEW YORK, D,c. 2+.-The amen LEI
claim of the East River Electric Light
Company against the city for cutting
Down its poles and wires is for 500, ooo
iAARkgss. Tho same has been presented
70 Oo1Aptroller Myers.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Successful Gun Test .

WASHINGTON, Dec. PA successful
test Of the first 12-inch gun completed
by the Navy Department at the Wash
ington Naval Ordn ance Foundry, wa!
made yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Two Deaths from Escaping Gas.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 24.-William S.
Parsons, an old and well-known mar
ket man, and August Boning were both
found dead in their respective resi-
dences in this city, their death being
caused byfescaping illuminating gas
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
His Body Recovered /.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Dec. "a The body Of
John Socha who was killed by the fall
of coal at the Luke Fidler Colliery yes.
terday, has been recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
sacr.,arv E,k,us in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Stephen b.
Elkins, Secretary of War, reached
Washington last evening and took
apartments ut the Shoreham Hotel
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Conscience Contribution.

WASHINGTON, Dec. a. "A conscience
contribution of $95 from Philadelphia
has been received by Treasurer Nebeck-
er. 1t was forwarded by Rev. Robert
Richie, of Falls of Schuylkill, who said
it was from some Of his par ishionerB.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Closing Out Sale

of Books and Stationery. Our storeroom
having become too small, our store is I'M
dergoing some extensive alterations.
Having over $4,000 worth of Books and
Stationery, we will sell them for the next
30 days at thirty per cent below the regu
lar prices. All nice new books and from
the best authors Now is the time to Sc
cure good book. large line of prayer
books will also be sold cheap.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24

!, The umbrella of our daddies has passed away
la is no more; it kept the rain off whole family,
but It had to go like many old ideas, too clumsy
umbrellas of to-day are handsome, with their odd
natural sticks, and the prices very low. $2.75
puys good silk 81 so a fine gloria silk and mo-
have children's "a inch umbrellas soc, 75c, 90c
and 81, splendid presents for the little folks.
Umbrellas make a good present SO do mufflers,
silk handkerchiefs, canes, smoking jackets, dres-
sing gowns and thousand and one articles con-
tanned in our stock for men or BOYS. -.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
Valentine Bros.

Keep the best Gloss Floor
Paint in the market, at the low
est figures. Also a 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, 1891-12-24

slippers

Choice designs in Plush and
Velvet Embroidered goods in
all grades and shades to suit all
tastes and purses.
For those who want higher
grade slipper. we have some
novelties in hand sewed work,
in Colored Goat and Russia
Leather.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-24
WANTS, FOR SALE, RENT

and other advertisements of similar
character inserted under this head for
cent word.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-04

Okshela Seche was In nm ecstasy OF
rage. With a below that made the
oaks tremble he drew his scaiping knife
and. summoning all the strength OF
his being. drove the cruel blade 10
Leleota's heart.
The great spirit was watching. As
he saw what Okshela Seche wos about
To do he hurled his tomahawk straight
at the murderous storm devil. but
alas, too late 10 prevent tho blow.
Alarm. too. had u~nsteadicd thu. hand
that welded the awful weaycn. At
the same instant that the knife
pierced the heart of beautiful :eleota
the great spirits tomahawk struck the
ground nj Okshcla Seche's fest with a
crash that reverberated through the
universe until the stars ratified IN their
azure settings. The conclusion fairly
lifted the storm devil of us feet.
Down the mountain he fel. down.
down. until, with "A splash. that sent "A
shower OF spray above the trcetops. he
sank into the very center of the river
below. As he fell the tomahauk sank
kissing through the soft earth. cutting
the mountain in twain from ,unmit 10
base. For a moment the tiverward
half tottered. then toppled with a
mighty roar down upon Okshnln Seche.
And there Okshela Sechc has lain.
and there he will lie through al eter.
nifty. weighted TO the rivers ho,tom by
half "A mountain. kicking and thrash
ing the waters until the stream from
source TO mouth is thick with mud.
choking and sputtering. ever on the
point OF strangling. yet never re-
lieved by u single second ~ uncon-
seriousness. And this Is why the river
Is muddy. and this is why storms come
no more from the south.
When that appalling crsah came,
young and old fled, shrieking v ith ter
ror. TO the tepees, from witch none
burst stir until the sun bad for the
second time started on his journey
round the heavens. Then v%enturing
GU with trembling. the Polcas found
Warpah Tonkah dead In h's tepee.
Search for Lcleota revealtd only the
imprint OF her form upon the soft
earth where she had been SIR ken down
by the assassin and a dark. red spot.
where the l~ife-current haC poured out
on the insensatc soil. Splits had ear
ried her back "a the closd land, but
the steam from her hea is blood as
cends forever.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-04

Clara- Mister Smith IL In the par
lor; 50 run away, Charlie, and Ilfg.ye
YOU q quarter" Charlie lin a tone 10
wake the dead -'.Yess that's all right
about the quarter for running away
when smith "A here but whefe istbat.
dime you We're going 70 give he far not.
telling Smith that you kissed Mistos
Brown In the hall last nighfp And
that quarter you we're going 10 give
me for not telling Brown about yonf
squeezing Mister Jones hand when 1
was behind the sofa? Promises don't
go no more. Come down with the
rocks"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-04


The manner In which the South
American Indians hunt deer In ho
Cordilleras Is very interesting and
somewhat ingenious They first ascer-
tain the locality In which the animals
congregatc 90 Craze. and her the men.
women and children Of the tribe make
extensive preparations 10 hem In the
herd. In order TO cause "A stampede
they blow horns. yell and make other
b~ewildering and outlandish noises. As
a natural consequence the frightened
deer quit their grazing places. They
form in line i'm regular marching or
der. the elder males leading the way
followed by the females and young.
while the rear OF the column IL brought
up BY the young bucks, who act rs
protectors 10 the centers.
The Indians now close in upon thcm,
seeing which the animals prepare TO
40 battle for their lives. The hunters
.hen proceed 10 prepare the instru-
ments OF destruction. consisting OF
large ~lances. resinous torches and
nooses fixed to long poles.
The worst enemy OF the deer Is the
jaguar and wildcat and their animosity
to them is such that they have been
known 10 leap over a hunter In order
TO attack either OF these feline foes.
The Indians. knowing this. employ II
10 great Advantage during these hunts.
The women stuff a number OF jaguar
and cat skins, which IRE placed in
prominent positions on the edge OF
precipices In full view OF the deer. says
the Detroit Free Press. Immediately
the bucks make n violent effort TO get
at them In order 10 hurl them into the
abyss beneath. but are thus treated
themselves by the willy hunters. who
pitch them over the cliff. where they
are quickly hamstrung or otherwise
disabled by the women, who are sta
toned below. After the first onslaught
on the stuffed figure the remaining
deer seem 10 recognize the fact that
they have been tricked and huddle to-
gether. awaiting another attack.
Then the Indians throw lighted
torches among them and a panic ON.
sues. They make desperate efforts TO
escape. but the relentless hunters drive
them over the crags until they soc that
"A sufficient number have been captured
generally four or five hundred.
They do not usually harm the females
and fawns. and also allow u few bucks
TO escape. Very seldom is "A doe
killed. and II u fawn Is captured it is
Immediately liberated. The flesh is
eaten by the Indians and also carried
10 the village TO DO sold, while the
skins are either purchased by dealers
or made up into various articles by
those who assisted in their capture.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-04
A Had nee

A New York cashier. who was MAX
ing preparations to go o. Canada. hay-
ing occasion TO return tn the bank after
night found that "A burglar had opened
the safe and was extracting the con-
tents.
Now I've got you. Throw up your
hands, exclaimed the cashier, draw
ing his pistol.
BAH" replied the burglar. con
t~emptuously; you keep quiet, or I'll
tell the directors how much money |
didn't find In the safe"
The cashier recoiled with horror and
dismay at the suggestion.
You had n mighty narrow escape
from catching n burglar" continued
the knight OF the jimmy. Next time
| come. II there amt more cash in th G
safe I'll land you in Sing Sing. and
after obtaining "A voluntary contribu-
tion from the cashier tho burglar with
drew smiling. Texas Siftings.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-04
why No, pain, Americai

S~heltering themselves under the con-
v%enient saying that art has no country.
our painters either remain abroad and
paint Europe, or return TO their own
land and paint Europe still. Painters,
sculptors, architects. are angry when
this matter is presented to them. and
invoke the right Of the individual TO
express himself In any manusr ho
pleases. They have been known TO be-
come denunciatory II the point IL press
ed that they bring back with them
from Paris a. atmosphere, a landscape.
certain tricks of pose and motion FOR
the human figure. which are rarely IL
ever found In our landscape and among
people. -Harper's Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-04

the president OF this great eosntry,-
and then went out, slamming the door
after him.
In marked contrast to the conduct of
the United States minister. Fred Doug
lass. who stood by trembling with fear
while the black tyrant raved and In
suited SO many civilized nations. was
the attitude OF the German consul. The
latter said he was there as a represen-
tative OF the German empire and the
German emperor, and he protested
against the rude behavior OF the presi-
lent and would report the
insult to his government. This
frightened Hippolyte and he Of
fered more explanations and apologies.
and, going mp TO the German consul.
patted him on the shoulder. telling him
that he had misunderstood him entirely,
and abjectly begged him TO be pacifed.
Hippolyte also promised that he would
respect the foreign legations and not
modest any people that had taken shell
ter there. He cabled To President Diaz
for permission 90 take the refugees,
which President Diaz granted by tele-
graph. and they were taken nut and
shot the next morning on the Champ
de Mars in front OF the hotel.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-04
THE A MoRaANA.
Most Frequently seen on sI.Ils aud There
But seldom.

hhA NtiaUhiF
The Fata Morgana Is n singular seri-
al phenomenon. akin 10 tbe mirage. IL
is O in many parts Of che world. but
most frequently and in greatest per-
lection at tho Straits Of Messina, be-
tween Sicily and Italy. So aany on
ditions must coincide. however. that
even there ii Is OF compaI atively rare
occurrence. To allow OF it, production.
says the St. Louis Republic. the sun
must be Mt an angle OF forty-five degrees
with the water, both sky and sea must
be calm. and the tidal current sutil-
ciently strong To cause the water I'm the
center TO rise higher than on the edges
OF the strait. When those conditions are
fully met, the observer on the heights
Of Calabria. looking toward Messina.
will behold "A series of rapidly changing
pictures. sometimes Of most exquisite
beauty. Castles. ~colonnades, sue
c%esslons OF beautiful arches. palaces.
cities with houses and streets and
church domes. mountains. forests. grot-
toes will appear and vanish. To be sue
ceeded. perhaps, by fleets Of ships.
sometimes placidly sailing over the
deep. sometimes inverted. while a halo
like a rainbow surrounds every image.
IL is supposed that the images are
due To irregular retroactive powers OF
the different layers OF air above the sea.
which magnify. repeat and distort the
objects on the SiciIian shore beyond;
but to the Italians these singular APP
p~earances are the castles OF the Princess
Morgana and the view Of them is sup
posed To bring good fortune to the be-
holder.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-04
sr. rErEn's cnrRcn.

the sexton is consequently in the di-
lemma OF having "A time-honored office
without any salary. AZ the Easter
vcstry hS reelection was mootcd, and
he Thought IL very hard.
and naturally. too. that he
should have to work for nothing. He
inquired IL In the event OF his giving
up the Office the rector would have
power to prevent him from carrying
out his duties as ringer Of the Curfew
bell, but no one could inform him.
We trust. say the Pail Mall Gazette,
the rector win not allow this interest
ing custom 10 fall into de~suetude. and
perhaps. II he be anything Of an anti
q~uarian. ne will see To its observance
himself
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-04

TIVE OF THf UNITED HIAIFS.
has ruled over the black republic for
over a year, and though his sway has
been disputed In three revolutions and
four sporadic riots he seems still quite
firm in the presidential chair. Hanni-
bal Price, the Haytiap minister 20 this
country, has informed "A newspaper i'm
terviewer hat when congress meets
next month General Hippolyte will be-
confronted with some opposition To his
measures. but that Il viii all be of a
''healthy' character.
OF course, General Hippolytc does not
expect 10 complete his presidential
term of six years; an ordeal 80 severe
and SO long drawn out would snap even
the hard fiber Of a Haytian politician.
seasoned though he may have been In a
hundred revolutions. General Hippo
lyte has very nearly completed the
average term of eighteen months
which, by some unwritten law II al
lotted 20 the Haytian presidents 10 rule
in, and doubtless we will . see
him following In the wake of his
predecessors, Solomon and Lcgitimc.
sail awny TO Paris 10 join with them I'm
the pursuit OF eN-presidential pleasures.
and assume his proper position as an
interesting figure in that circle OF south
and Central American cx-potentates
who help 90 make a certain section of
society life in Paris picturesque. and
who are quite as worthy OF the biting
wit OF Daudet as the eXilcd royalties
Ilayti seems doomed 60 factional fury
aud terror. For "A century IL has been
the scene OF bloody resolutions.
with a certain %grOtesque parody
" civilized government.
The latest outrage perpetrated by
Hippolyte that has been reported took
place the last OF May, when he sought
TO violate the right Of asylum by talk
ing four political prisoners from the
Mexican consulate In Port-au-Princc
The entire diplomatic corps called ON
the president 90 protest against this
violation. Mr.. Twcedy. who acts In
Port-au-Prince as British consul tenn
porarily. spoke first and In a rather ag.
grcssive way, which made Hippolytc
angry. lie Jumped up from his chair,
saying. sis this the way 10 talk to rue.