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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
SECRETARY FOSTERS ILLNESS
He Is a Little Better, But Cannot Re turn
 to Duty for Some Time.

He is a Little Better. But Cannot Return
 to Duty for SOmo Time.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. An unfounded rumor is in circulation that Secretary Fosters illness has taken a dangerous turn, and that Dr. J. B. Hamilton, formerly Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Service, had been sent for ftAm Chicago to take charge of the case.
 Dr. Hamilton is in charge of the case, but he was not sent for from Chicago. He chanced to be in the city when the Secretary returned from New York and became ill, and, as he had previously attended the Secretary, he was summon ed.
 This was nearly two weeks ago. He considers the Secretary out of danger, but insists that he be kept perfectly quiet, as he is still weak and a relapse might come from over r-exertion. He thinks that the Secretary may be able to drive out in few days if the weather contin nues fine, and if the patient keeps on improving the doctor may let him start South by the latter part of next week. It is stated that Secretary Eos ter will not be able to return to duty at the Treasury for several weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
PLAINFieLD FIRE SWEPT.
Disastrous COnAagr3tlon Destroy &15O, 900 Worth of Business Propsrty.

Disastrous ConAagratIon Destroys
 @15O, 900 Worth of Business Property.
 PLAINFIELD, N. J., Dec. "A de- structive fire swept away property valued at $50. 900 in this city last night An ash heap in the rear of Park ave- nue stable started blaze that soon communicated with the immense lun- her yards of the D. J. Boice estate. The names spread very rapidly and it was touna necessary to send to Scotch Plains, Fanwook and Westf1eld for aid.
 Small buildings were swept away like chaf before 8 torrent of fire, while larger structures within the blocks bounded by the Central Railroad tracks, Park avenue, Fourth street and Madi- son avenue were either totally destroyed F or rendered useless. No lives wers lost, but T. O. Doane, the chief of the fire department, and three of his assistants narrowly escaped instant death by being buried beneath a falling wall. They were not seriously hurt.
 The heaviest loss will be the D. J. Boice estate, which owns exte nsive lumber yards. Ther loss will b, $100, = 600. Other losers will be F. P. Huff, Levi Hetfield, E. 0. Mulford, N. w. French, Salmon Dunn, A. NJ. Runyon & Sons and T. O. Doane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
RUSSELL SEPARATION CASE.
The Earl Dsniss the Allegations Made b
 His Wife.

LONDON. Dec 4-The interest in the great Russell separation oasa shows not the least sign of abatement.
 The usual crowd sought admission tc the court room yesterday, and when Justice Butt, before whom and a jury the case is being tried, took his seat the court room was densely packed
 Sir Charles Russell continued his prese ntation of the case for the Earl, which had been interrupted by the ad- journment of the court.
 Upon the conclusion of Sir Charles Russell's address he called the first witness for the defence. The witness was Professor Roberts, the mathemati cal master at Bath, who was in the habit of staying frequently at the resi- dence of Earl Russell.
 Professor Roberts made A very em- phatic denial of the actions imputed to him by the Countess in relation to the E. 'arl.
 After considerable more arHumsnt the Eal~l was placed on the stand. His testi- monY was principally the same as that covered by his counsel in his argument, He admitted that he had frequently scolded the Countess, but never spoke in very harsh terms to her. He also ad mitted havinGI betrayed the young ser want girl, the daughter of 8 gardener in his employ. Shts, he said, was before he was engaged 10 his wife. He said he paid the girl $5 a week for the support of the child, aR4l compromised a suit which she broul :ht against him for breach of proml 90 for g. 800. The Countess, he dech lred, knew all about the affair." He hai told her himself be- fore the marriage.
 Summarized hr iefy, the Russell di- vorce case may be said to have de. veloped into a mud fight" and both sides, who ap pear to have had 8 desire to court puh Iicity, have it to thei hearts content.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
NEW JERSEY JoTTlNos.

Harriott, the farm laborer, has con- fessed that he murdered Mrs. Charles J. Leonard, of Atlantic Highlands, N. J.
 Scarlet fever has broken out in the Polish quarter of Newark, and two of the children in the family of H. Zwei- genbaum died yesterday fir om the disease.
 Dr. A. s. Titsworth, of Dunn ellen, was thrown from his buggy in a colli ing fractured shoulder and internal injuries. ..-s
 James Morrison, 46 years of age, s horse car conductor of Newark, fell down stairs at his residence last night and fractured his skull He died sheHt. y aftarWArd. ..- [. .. .....A s-..,a,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Mrs Grover Cleveland
 And Sweet Motherhood,

We clip the following interesting article from the St Louis Post Dispatch
 From the St Louis Post Dispatch.
 Several months ago the doctors amour ced that this was great year for babies Children have come in great numbers since the first day of 1891 than during any equal period for some years past. And now that Mrs Cleveland has confirmed the fashion, the practice of "having babies'' will be followed by all who want to keep in the swim. Little Ruth's first cry as she opened her eyes on this queer world was a notice to all of the 400 and the 100 and the upper ten that babies were a necessary part of every married woman's paraphernalia. Motherhood as a fashion has been on the decline among the so called best people. So far has the decline gone that procreation IS now car ried on by the worst classes-that is, by the very poor who can least afford the luxury. But the tide has turned. Mrs Cleveland is proud of her crown, and now every woman sees quite clearly that she is not quite a woman until she is a mother - that ls, until she is in the fashion. For once Dame Nature and Dame Fashion are on good terms At the reception the hos tess will be expected to display her little one. If it is } or 3 or ten, so much the butter-she is extremely fashionable. Even tWlEs 70 good form.
 Dear Mrs Cleveland: It is with the most profound respect and admiration that we address you We thought nothing less than miracle would bring about this result among America's 400, but it seems that you are the instrument through which the Almighty will call our lovely woman to sense of their duty. Aud if we can do anything to encourage Grover we are going to do it right off. He has been in terested in Civil Service Reform and got knocked out, but if he will make Baby re- form the issue for '02 we will guarantee him an election. Our own example here in Waterbury to the extent of eight chil- dren has been good, but it was not until we gave heavy discounts on Baby Car rages that we could see any perceptable change. Since this he sidewalks are fairly supplied with carriages. Town Clerk Madden reports progress this year, and he is a close observer. Mrs Cleveland, you have been lonized in this world, and you will be canonized for the next if our powerful influence with the vatican au- thorities will count. Think of being the fast American Saint, St Frankie, St Ruth. Of course this is on condition that you se- lect us for your Undertakers in your will. We will regard it as a sacred trust. Statistics show that one couple in IA have been divorced in Connecticut, but since we introduced the Famous Quaker Stoves, Ranges and Standard Folding Beds, ou1 women are happy and divorces are on the decrease Mrs Cleveland, our new line of Statuary is attracting the 400; the big i'm provements in our two stores are bringing the people from every direction, and hop ing the reform which you have so happily begun may add one million native Ameri- cans extra to our census next year, we again assure you of our most distinguished consideration and have the honor to be yours for baby reform.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Bloodhounds-1n Their TraiI..o

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec 4-Oficers with bloodhounds.Hrs on the trail of the robbers of the mfdnightz south bound express on the East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad, which was held up by two masked men three miles east of Rome, Ga, Wednesday night. Engi neer Barrett saw lantern waved fran tically across the track and stopped the train Two men Fgot on between the coach and express car. Locking the passenger car door, they entered the ex- press car and covered Baggage Master Lewis with pistols. Lewis at first re- fused to hold up his hands, but when threatened with death obeyed. The keys to the safe were found and then the robbers pulled the bell cord. As the train slowed up they got of and took to the woods. It is believed they got less than $1, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
A TERRIBLE CRASH
Fatal Wreck on the P. & R.
 Near Pennington, N. J.
THREE KILLED, EIGHT INJURED.
Royal Blue" Express, Going at Full Speed, Struck Gravel Train.

Every Car of the Passenger Train Excep O0e Pullman Completely DemoHshed- Escaping Steam and Fire Drove Back the Rescuers-The Killed all Track Laborsrs-A Scene of Horror.
 TRENTON, N. J., Dec. 4-Ths Phila delphia & Reading roads fast express, which left New York at 4 o'clock yes- terday afternoon ran into a gravel tra in half a milo east of Pennington at 5:i killing-three men, injuring eight and wrecking the passenger engine and three cars-
 The killed are:
 FREDERICK M'CARoN of Philadelphia
 MICHAEL MALoNEY of Trenton.
 THOMAS FITZPATRICK of Philadelphia.
 All were track laborers.
 The engineer of the express, Frederick Rodriguez, was badly crushed and scalded. He was alive when taken out or Che wreck, but cannot survive.
 The most seriously injured are:
 Isaac Marquis of Philadelphia, three ribs broken, several slight fractures.
 James Isaacs of Philadelphia, injured badly about the head.
 Charles Wilson of Germantown, artery severed by breaking glass.
 Charles c. Druiding of Philadelphia, shoulder fractured and badly cut about face and neck.
 The Royal Blue" is the fastest train run over this road, and is m ade up o1 vestibule Pullmans and coac hes. At the point where the accident occurred there is a heavy grade, and the express was rushing along at the rate of about 6O miles an hour.
 On the main track, owing to certain repairs being made on the line, long gravel train had been standing during the afternoon, and through some mex plicable blunder it had not been started for the Pennington switch when the ex press came crashing along.
 The engineer of the passenger train perceived the other train too late to be able to prevent the wreck. Brakes were put on and whistles sounded, but almost before the affrighted laborers on the gravel train could look up the ex- press had crashed into and through the caboose and plowed it's way along for several rods.
 Instantly the scene became one of hor- Tor indescribable. Men, women and children, tangled and crushed in the mass of wreckage, shrieked and called for help.
 The locomotive, entirely demolished, lay beneath the piled up debris of the caboose of the gravel train and the for ward coaches Of the passenger. The escaping steam and the fire from the furnace drove all back who approached for some time Every car of the express, with the exception of the Pullman, was completely demolished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04

Yes, still another cut in prices, one one we We didn't use an S ordinary t % Knife V, used a carver. We have gone through our boys suits and have picked out all the broken lots and marked them down where they must go quickly. Suits that were $6 and $4 now $2. Formerly $5 now $4, ant $6, $7, $8 even as high as $10 now $5. Do you know what it means when we say this, it means that we have abandoned all ideas of getting back what they cost us. You pocket the profit and we make the best of bargain which is good for you and cleans up our seasons business. Fresh goods as we'll as rightly made is our motto, so we clean them out while they are fresh and start the spring with empty counters. Over 100 of these suits come, while we have all sizes, to 15 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
. Action of Greek Catholic Priests.

WlLKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 4.-The Greek Catholic priests of the United States, in conference at Hazleto1, yes terday humbly petitioned Roms to take no action looking to the removal of married Greek priests from their charges in the United States. The American Bishops are opposel to a married ministry auI soma time ago petitioned Rome to recall the married Greek priests In this country. The Greek Catholics in this country owing allegiance to the Holy See numbsr 200, ,- 0O0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
A Few Rebels Behesded

SHANGHAI, Dec. 4.--The situation of affairs in the districts overru n by rebels shows no signs of improve ment A Mongolian prince has been murdered by the rebels and ten Inore vi Ilages have been footed. In all cases the Christians have been massacred. The murderers style themselves members of the Tenn perance League The government has not been entirely inactive. A mum ber of rebels have been captured and be- headed. European intervention is anxiously looked forward to by the Christian population.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
PENNSYLVANIA BRIEFS.

John Lubuka, a Hungarian laborsr, shot and killed Stephen Copko and another Hungarian, name unknown, yesterday, at Duryea. Lubuka has not yet been arrested
 All the miners of the Delaware, Lacka- wanna & Western, the Delaware & Hudson, and the individual operators in the Lackawanna Valley, have been placed on eight hours time. n.
 Edward W. Patton, Samuel House man, Albert Crawford, James F. Bell and Harry Hunter, the ind'cted mercan- tile appraisers Of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty yesterday and were discharged from their offices,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Should Have e on. to Prison.

BOSTON, Dec. 4.-Henson c. Hazl eton, treasurer of the Order of the Royal Ark, which recently failed, withdrew his plea of not guilty of violating the
 insurance laws, and was fined $200. Luray c. Powers, SC .cretary of the sam ( concern, also withdrew his plea of no guilty of the same charge and was fined $400. Judge Sherman said that he was sorry he could only impose fines He regretted that the law did not allow him to send them to prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
would-bO Burglar Killed.

DUQUEsNE. Pa, Dec. 4.-Harry Bow master, of this place, was shot dead at midnight while trying to break into the residence of James Taylor. Mr. Taylor was aroused ny some one trying to pry the front window open. He quietly passed out the back door, went around te the front and saw four men. He opened fire with 8 revolver, and Bow master dropped dead with 8 bullet in his heart. Bowmas ter was at work on the window. His companions escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Death of a CentenarIan.

DAMARIscoTTA, Me-, Dec A-Mrs. Elizabeth Dodge is dead here, having passed the century mark in age by a few months. Her husband, who served in the war of 1872, has been dead for 40 years. Five children survive Mrs. Dodge. Mrs. Dodge comes from 8 family noted for longevity. One of her sisters lived to be 102 years old, while most of th 6 others in her family have lived to a rips Mld aOA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Now Presidential Po.toaces.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The following named postoffices will become Presiden- tial ones on Jan. 1, 1899: Montaneze, Conn.,; Cumberland Mills, Me-; Fort Fairfield, Me-; Madison, Me; Housa- tonic, Mass. Needham, Mass; Ovid, N. Y.; Montpelier, Vt.; Elizabethtown, Pa i; Elklaud, Pa; Hamburg, Pa; Knox, Pa The salaries of these offices range from q, GOO to q, 300 per annum. The Presi : dent will not appoint postmasters to these offices until after the first of the year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Bitten by 8 Mad Dog.

NEWARK, N J., Dec. 4.-John Groh, of B Peshine avenue, this city, was bitten in the hand by his dog last night. Physicians were immediately summoned and the wound attended to. The dog was suffering from hydrophobia and was killed. MT. Groh will go to the Pasteur Institute, New York, for treat ment. The grip is again epidemic here, more than 250 cases having been report ed to the health officers. Last week there were seven deaths from the disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
The Graves Trial Commenced.

DENVER, Col, Dec. "A jury to try Dr. Graves for the murder of Mrs. Bar naby was obtained yesterday, and the trial is now on. District-Attorney Stevens is making the opening argu ment for the prosecution, and will prob ably occupy the entire day. Judge Fur man will open for the defense, and his argument promises to be very laborate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
AN Ex-MAYOR'S TROUBLE.
Richard T. Pearson of Allegheny Cit,
 Arrested for Embp zzl emeut.

Arrested for Embr zzlemeut.
 PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 4.-Yesterday afternoon Solicitor Elphinstone and Controller Brown of Allegheny City ap- peared before Alderman McMasters and swore out 8 warrant for the arrest of Mayor Richard T. Pearson, chargin g the ex- Mayor with embezzlement.
 The warrant alleges that during his term of office as Mayor of tho city. of AL legheny MT. Pearson did wilfully and fraudulently take, convert and apply to his own use, or to the use of some other person not the owner, the sum of $790, the property of the city of Ale gheny, which he did not turn into the city treasury. A telephone message brought x-Mayorr. Pearson and his bondsman to the ofics of the alderman, where bail was given in the sun of Sl ,O0O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Anarchi.ts to Hay. Another Chance.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The Chicago Anarchist cases have been reassigned for argument in the Supreme Court at the head of the call on Monday: the 21st inst. This order was made on motion of MT. c. D. Barrett, counsel for Fiel- den and Sch wab, and with the consent of MT. Geo. Hunt, Attorney General for the State of Illinois.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Mabel Hawley Was n1urdored.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Dec. 4.-An au. topsy on the body of Mabel Hawley, who was found dead Wednesday, has revealed that death was caused by a fractured skull. The medical paen are of the opinion -that the injByy was caused by soIns s6lunt instrument in the hands of some person unknown, and not lay fall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Both Vessels May be Saved.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Dec. A. Steamer South Portland and schoon CT Agnes Manning, stranded at Pasque Island, are reported to lie in exposed positions, both full of water. The wrecking fleet of the Boston Boat Com pany are at work on the vessels, and if the weather continues favor able both of them will be saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Rollins Will Go. Ills wIss'S Property

B. sToN, Dec. 4.-Lewis P. Rollins of Brooklyn, whose deathbsd marriage
 with Miss Kate E. Norcross of Somer- vile led to the contesting of the will by
 an aunt, will be allowed to receive the property without further trouble, the protest having been withdrawn. The
 will will be admitted to probate next week ..x
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Coal Company's Propsrty seI.sA

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 4-The sheriff yesterday levied upon the property of the Frisbie Coal Company, situated near Carbondaie, Pa, on executions amount ing to $14, O00 in favor of CD. Simpson, the seizure are the breaker, the miner rs' house and stock, and coal leases to sev- eral hundred acres of land.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
eRuTALLY MURDERED.
Fate of Mrs. Agnes \ -awreDo co, Who Died
 Fighting for Her Honor.

Fighting for Her Honor.
 MAHANoY CTTY, PiL, Dec. 4.-Intense excitement prevails at this place, owing to the finding of the dead and half clothed body of Mrs. Agnes Lawrence, on the mountain near this city yester- day.
 The ground in the locality sh owed evidences of foul play. Then linn bs were cut and bruised, and her clothing was covered with frozen blood that flowed from her wounds.
 An examination by eminent physicians revealed the fact that the woman was outraged and afterwards murdered. Officers are now searching for a clue that will lead to the capture of the mur . darlAr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Rrok. Through the Ice.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y., Dec. 1.-Two boys named Mark and Massey, aged and 5 years respectively, were drowned yes terday in the Kellogg and Miller pond in this city. They were sliding on the ice and broke through. Their bodies were recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Yale's Gifts During the Year,

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec 4.-W. w. Fnrnam, treasurer of Yale University, has su omitted his annual report of the affairs of the institution for the year CT ding July 31, 1891. It shows that the university has recei vsd q total of $343, = 394. 91 in gifts during the past year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Old Engineer Killed.

ALT Pa, Dec 4-Rohert McFar- lane, {. l years, was killed on the railroa>. nu..r here yesterday. He was chief engineer of the Hollidaysburg Nal Works, and was one of the sur viving engineers of the old Pennsylva nia State Railroad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
A BeIllceremt .Co,oreabPastor.

CARLISLE, Pa. Dsc, 4.4Fev. H, M. Bell, pastor of colored church at Mount Holly was arrested yesterday, charge i'wfth assault and ibattery by female member of his congregation. He was committed to jail in default of bail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Says He w,n be a Candidate.

MoNT1cELL0, ILL, Dec. 4.-A letter has been received here from Gen. John Black, Commissioner of Pensions under President Cleveland, positively an nouncing that he will be- a candidate for Governor of Illinois at the next cleo tion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04

The Old NJ an Consenting.-Preach er-"Ethel. Harding is going to elope with Jack Davis tonight" His Wife "Dear me! How did you find out?" Preacher-"I met Ethers father this afternoon, and he asked. me to sit up and wait for them. "@-N. Y. Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
TOO MANY POINTS.

A Case in Which Possession Cut no Figure.
 An old colored man entered the First precinct station-house the other day and remarked to the sergent in charge.
 "Say, boss, dar's CT nigger ibbin' down my way what orter be taken car of"
 "Why, what's the matter? What s he been doing to you?"
 "Waal, sah, las fall lent dat nigger my ax, an when wanted it back he braced right up an tole me dat posses sion war nine p'ints O law, an refused t give Ger up."
 'Well?"
 ''Waal, de odder day sent de ole woman ober, an she borrered his buck saw, an when he cum for it tole i'm jist like he answered me, an stood on my dignity" ''Yes?" q had nine pints O law, didn' IF" "Yes."
 "An' how many p'ints am d. law com posed of?"
 ''I don't know exactly" "Waal, dat's whut bodders me, far dat nigger saw dem nine p'nts, shet up dis lief. eye O mine. pitched de ole woman over bari, and walked of wid his saw, an my snow-shovel ter boot. If had nine p'nts he mus hev had ober twenty, an eben den he didn't half let hisself out. .''-Brooklyn Citizen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04
Missed Hi. Footinr and Ruled.

NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 4.-Cornelius Hazer, laborer of Little Falls, N. J., attem pted to board moving train at Greenwood Lake, yesterday afternoon, bat missed his footing and fell beneath 0Ae ears. He was instantly killed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04

7 He was buyer in a large whole sale house, and he was in love. One night he snatched kiss. "Ah! he ex- claimed, ''I am so we'll pleased with this sample that I should like to nego- tiate for all you have" He was ac- cepted on the spot.-Harper's Bazaar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-04

The Undertaker--"Will you let me have a couple of pennies to put over your, husbands eyeSi?" The Well-Pro- vided- d-For Young Widow-"Oh, no, I couldn't allow you to use such insig- nifcant coins; here are couple of ten dollar gold pieces. Poor dear William was so generous!" Weeps historically. Brooklyn Eagle.