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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
The Christmas Mass, COMMUNICATED BY W.

serenely the moonlight, white and Rests on the city, hushed and still, That with it's tolls and cares oppressed, Slumbers on in it's weary rest; but in from the cold, transparent light, We enter the chancel warm and bright, And as the lighted porch we pass, Swells on the ear the Christmas mass. Fair the illumined altar sheds A glow on the bent, adoring heads, And on the faces wrapt and pale, Bowed by the white communion rail, Heaven forgive that my fancy floats Away on the anthems soaring notes Till the silent walls of the church ex-
 pand,
 Into the shadowy arches grand, Of some old minister gray and vast, Where worship the children of the past, Rich and sombre the light that. falls On the kneeling throng within it's walls Many stately head is bare That helm and plume is wont to wear; Many lip whose potent breath Sounded along the lists of death, Now with cadence deep and low Over the murmered prayer doth go; And the links of knightly armor sound, Through the pause of the anthem peal
 ALS TOunu.
 The incense cloud arising faint, Floats like the halo OCT a saint; Over the radiant features pale Of.many nun in her sweeping veil, Soft and shadowed the lights come
 down
 On kneel!ng monk in cross and gown, On many pale ascetic face, And many form whose naughty grace Seems to say as they bend the knee: Thus only beloved Lord to Thee It is at Thy feet that my fame is.laid; And the spirit is Thine that Thou hast made.
 But alas, with the first gray streak of day The hues of the picture fade away, And out to life intensely real, From the glow of the holy old ideal, To world where all is bought and sold And men bow down to the idol-gold, In the pale cold light of the morn we pass,
 With the dying strain of the Christmas mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
MIR. BLAINE's CONDITION.
A Marked Improvement-He Is Brighter
 and More Cheerful.

A Marked Improve ent-He Is Brighter
 and More Cheerful.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-The news from Mr. Blaine this morning is more cheerful than it has been at any time during the week.
 He has not only continued to hold his own, but shows a number of favorable symptoms heretofore absent.
 For the moment his condition has changed for the good.
 The excellent care and attention Mir Blaine has received has brought about a reaction from the great depression of vi tality which manifested itself in Sundays attack, and Mr. Blaine himself now sanguine temperament which has been one of his characteristics.
 He is perhaps a little stronger, but there must be always present fear of a renewed attack.
 This morning his pulse is better, his tempcrat ure lower, and he is brighter and more cheerful than the doctors have found him any day this week. He takes nourshment better.
 The doctors will not discuss the medical features of the case, but it seems probable that Mir. Blaine has had fever along with the other very serious features of his ill- ness, and that this fever has been allayed in Tart at least.
 A rumor prevailed quite extensively yesterday that members of MT. Blaine's family had tclegraphcd for Cardinal Gib- bons to visit the sick man, but investiga- tion proves it to have been unfounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
STATE BOARD OF TRADE.

The Annual Meeting in Bridgeport on
 FFS January IS.
 The third annual meeting of the Con- necticut State Board of Trade will be held in Bridgeport, January IS, 1893. Among the more important questions that will come up for discussion are the following: A committee appointed to prepare a bill to be presented to the leg islature for the improvement of the roads in the state is expected to report. A committee report is expected on the fortifcation of Long Island sound. The subject was proposed at the meeting at Hartford in 1891 and favorably passed upon, also at Waterbury in 1892, where a committee was appointed to present the subject to the General Assembly for action. The resolutions urging on con- gress the passage of the tonnage bill and an amendment of the national banking law so as to repeal the present tax on circulating notes not issued by national banks, are both on the calendar. A per manent census. bureau interchangeable mileage tickets bill for regulating sales by itinerant vendors ; an amend ment to the joint stock law and regis tration of partnerships.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
DAVITT UNSEATED.
Clerical Intimidation Charges Sustained
 By the Court.


 DUBLIN, Dec. 24.-Mr. Justice O'Brien has rendered the decision of the court on the election petition against the return of Michael Davitt as NJ. P. for North Meath. The decision deprives MT. Davitt of the seat, on the same ground as that resulting in the unseating of MT. Fellam, as M. P. for South Meath.
 MT. Davitt's counsel admitted that the evidence, so far as Bishop Nulty's pas toral denouncing the Parnellities was concerned, applied to North Meath equally with South Meath.
 The decision, therefore, was a foregone conclusion, and Mir. Davitt had endeavored to forestall it by offering to give up his seat in order to present himself again as a candidate.
 This could not be permitted, the court holding that it could act only upon evil dence actually before it, and not upon admissions in advance of testimony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
BrOOEZ2/9s B9'GefS.

Fred Baer of Wagner alley, while moving some heavy, barrels yesterday, Dr Donahue was called and found it necessary to amputate two fingers.
 Services at St Patrick's church to- morrow will be as follows: High mass at 5:30, low masses at 7:30 and g, and high mass at 1O:30 a. m. Vespers will be sung in the evening at 7:30.
 Notice was served yesterday on the selectmen and Judge of Probate Phelan, petitioning for the appointing of con- servator over Daniel J. Rafferty. The petition alleges that Rafferty is not mentally sound, is dissipated and is un- able to manage his own affairs. The application will be heard in the probate court on January 3 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
RUSHING FOR THE NEW DIeeINes.
Excitement Intense Over the Gold Dis
 coveries in Southern Utah.

Excitement intense over the OO1o Dls-
 coveries in Southern Utah.
 DENVER, Col, Dec. 24.-The greatest gold fever that has struck Colorado since the Ruby and California Gulch diggings drew thousands of miners into these camps, has now complete possession of the West. Here, as we'll as in every camp in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, there is nothing talked of except the new placer fields of the San Juan River in South Utah.
 At Durango, Rico and Dolores, this State, many outfits have already started for the new fields.
 Mining men in almost every town are clubbing together and offering induce ments to professional prospectors to visit the mines. At Albuquerque, New Mexi- co, and other points along the line of the Atlantic 6 Pacific, the excitement is in tense, and railway officials and clerks have thrown up their positions and head ed the great army of gold hunters.
 The fact that of the many who have already gone into this country none have returned is strong evidence that the sand is rich enough to keep them there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Mrs. Potter's Offer to oEanaeer Miner.

NEW YORK, Dec 24-Mrs. Cora Urqu- hart Potter now playing "Therese" at the Union Square Theatre, has offered to ap- pear with her company at Miners Peoples Theatre in the Bowery for the week be- gining May l. to satisfy claim held by MT. Miner for money advanced in bringing her before the public. She asked that MT. Miner pay her $50 for hotel bills and $50 for cab hire during the week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Careless Way of Conducting City Business

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 24.-The ac- counts of Frederick Waldron, ex-Clerk of the Board of Public Works, are now to be audited for the first time in ten years Waldron says he is innocent of any defal- cation, but he did not know whether he owed the city or the city owed him, and he had been waiting ever since he was re- moved a year ago, to have his accounts audited
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
sccrctnrr of stnte rostcr Mm Resicn.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Secretary of State Foster will resign his portfolio be- fore going to Paris where he goes to rep resent the United States before the Bchring Sea arbitrators, who are to meet February Sd. As only three weeks will elapsc between the date of the secretary's departure and the end of the present ad ministration the vacancy will not be filled. Assistant Secretary Wharton will act during he interim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Verdict Against n Railroad Sustained.

ALBANY, Dec. 24.-In the case of Still man P. Pratt, for the heirs of George w. Smith, brakeman, killed by train, vs. the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company, the Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment of the General Term, affirming a judgment for $3,O0O and costs in favor of plaintiff and from the order denying defendants motion for a new trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
1o3 YEARS OLD.
Death of Mrs. Diana Douty at Charlton
 MRSR.

Death of Mrs. Diana Douty at Charlton,
 Mass.
 WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 24,-Diana Douty, aged 1O3 years, g months, and 15 days, is dead at the home of her son, Bainbridge Douty, in Charlton, Mass. She was well into her twenties at the time of the war of 1812 and she saw La fayette in 1925. The event of her cen tennary was fittingly observed by her numerous descendants and relatives One year ago she had an attack of the grip, but recovered. She retained all her fac ulties to wonderful degree almost to the luat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Those Three Runaway Wives.

HAvERH1LL, Mass, Dec. 24.-The three runaway wives who left this city Monday Mrs. H. w. Tennant, Mrs. H. G. Cole and 1Irs. c. w. Monette-have been traced as far as Worcester. A gentleman of this city saw them on an Albany train from Boston Monday afternoon. They appeared in the best of spirits, laughing and joking as far as Worcester, where the gentlemen left the train. From the conductor he learned that they had tickets for New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Found His Accounts s1,2oo Short

ToRoNTo, Dec. 24.-When Teller Will liam Cooke, of the Home Loan and Saw ings Company, counted up his cash last night, he discovered that he was $1,2O0 short in his account. Whether the money was paid out by mistake or was stolen by some sneak thief is not known. Mr Cooke has been relieved of his position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Changes on 1he Cushing.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Lieut. c. Mex. WinSlow has been detached from com mand of the torpedo boat Cushing, and ordered to hold himself in readiness for sea service; Lieut. F. F. Fletcher from duty in the Board of Ordnance and or dered to command the Cushing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
To Consider Financial Legislation.

WASHINGTON, Dec 24.-Thcre is to be an organized effort in the House after the holiday recess to bring about some sort of financial legislation. It will probably take the shape of an attempt to repeal the Sherman law, under which the Gov ernment is purchasing 54,000, ,000 ounces of silver a year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Agreement With Mexico Renewed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-The Secretary of War has issued a general order an- nouncing renewal of the agreement heretofore entered into by the government of the United States of America and the United Mexican States whereby the fed eral troops of the two countries may cross over the territory of the other in pursuit of savage hostile Indians
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Drowned After a Dance.

KNOXVILLE, N. Y, Dec. 24.-Stephen Sullivan and David Evermont were drowned in the Waikiki, just over the Jersey line, at noon. Both parties at tended dance at Sidney Hedgland's the night before. As they were crossing the Waikiki on the ice both men broke through
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Four Years for NIanslaurhter.

BOSTON, Dec, 24.-In the Superior Court Mcrris Powers was sentenced to four years in state prison for man. slaughter. Powers, who lived in East Boston, struck his aged mother because she refused to give him money to pur- chase liquor, and the old lady died a few days later as the result of his blows
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Nicola Gets a Verdict for s15o.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The sealed yer dict in the case of Capt. Hippolyte Nicola against Trumen Hemingway, treas urer of the Fencers' Club, when opened before Judge Daly in the Court of Com mon Pleas, showed that the jury had given Capt Nicola, $50 The case had been on trial a week and he sued for $7, 466 for breach of contract.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Accidently Killed a Friend.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 24-James Cornell, 30 years old, was instantly killed at about , a. m. by bullet from re- volver in the hands of John A. Krusell, aged 26 years. The shooting took place at the house of Oscar Shultgren on Mill bury avenue, near Grafton street. The shooting was accidental.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Kittaning Iron Mill shut Down.

ATTAINING, Pa, Dec. 24-The Kittan- ing Iron Mill has been shut down after a run of a couple of months. About two hundred men are thrown out of employ nonk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
APopulnr Road House nurned

BROOKLYN, N. Y., Dec. 24-Baders' Hotel, the well known stopping place for roadmen and bicyclists going to and from this city to Coney Island, and which was located at the southern exit of Prospect Park, was destroyed by fire at a. m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Selling ACuuitted.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The trial of Jos eph Selling, on d charge of having mur- dercd John J. Wogan last Christmas morning in Tom Gould's saloon, resulted in verdict of acquittal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
nIsTR1cr OF WATERBURY, ss, Probat

D Court, Dec 24 1899.
 Estate of William Cotter; of Water bury in said district, asssigning debtor. Upon the application of William Cotter pray that he be allowed insolvent benefits, as per ap- piication on file more fully appears. it.is ORDERED-that said application be heard and determined at the probate office in Water bury, in said district, on the .7th day of Dec; that notice be given of the pendeney of said ap- plication and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said district.
 ELLIS PHELAN, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Mrs. LnnCtrY ISetter.

LONDON, Dec. 24.-Mrs. Langtry rested much better last night Her fever has much abated, and altogeth her her condi- tion is such as to give great encourage ment to her friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
A Rnnk nirector,s Sudden neath.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-J. NJ. Fisk, di- rector of the American Exchange Bank, lied suddenly at the office of the Presi- lent of that institution shortly before noon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
The Bowen-FieIden Fight.

NEW ORLEANS Dec. M.-The Crescent City Athletic Club is making rapid pro gress upon the new arena and it will be ready in time for the Bowen -Fielden match on Ian !
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
Monday a Legal Holiday.

ALBANY. Dec. 24.-Deputy Attorney General Hogan has given an opinion that Monday will be legal holiday under the statutes, Christmas falling on Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
ELLIS PHELAN, Judge.


DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate 1J Court, Dec 22, 1892.
 Estate of Floyd B. Smith, of Waterbury, in said district. assigning debtor.
 The trustee represents the estate in solvent, and prays the appointment of commis sioners thereon.
 ORDERED That commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the Probate office in Wa terbury the 27th day of Dec, 1892, at 10 o'clock forenoon; of which all persons interested will take notice, and appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon.
 ELLIS PHELAN Judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING
Meetings This Evening.

Lyra Singing society. American Mechanics Social club. Waterbury Stationary Engineers. Nosahogan lodge, l. O. O. F.
 .Meetings To-DIorrow. Barcelona Council, K. of c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
MARK DOWN TOYS Many of which have been
 reduced
 One Ialf.

Our stock of HOLIDAY GOODS is still complete, and we can supply all the wants of the multitude of Christmas buyers at a saving of from 25 to 50 per cent. This is a spe- cial offer that we make in our Bank street store, as we do not wish to move any more stock than we can possibly help.
 w Another special offer to our out-of-t town Iatrons, either from Thomaston, Waterville. Watertown, Oakville or Nauga. tuck:
 We will pay your CAR FARE both ways to customers purchasing $5 worth or more. In order to obtain it, it will be be necessary to present the fol- lowing coupon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
A KING PIN.

The king and queen of pins are in our stock and he's jack who don't admire them. If you don't happen to be struck on pins, however, we can show you large stock of other things. This is the point that bricks the bubble of competition. Honest dealing is the immediate jewel of business and is a part of our stock in trade. Holiday buyers will do well to call upon us before it has been too largely depleted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24

EOUND-Pocketbook containing a small 4 sum of money, on East Main street. Inquire at this office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24

Dr U. ". s. Frost, 177 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-24
WANTS, FOR SALE, TO RENT

and other advertisements of a similar 1ceHt word,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-12-19
SADLY AFFLIoTED,
But Always ChoerruI-DwarFed and Mis-
Shapen, But Bright and Intelligent.

But Always ChosrfuI-Dwarled and Mis-
Shapen, But Bright and Intelligent.
PAwrucKEr, R. L, Dec. 1s.-Rose Dom
ehue died here on Friday, aged forty
seven. She was stricken with paraly-
sis at the age Of nine, and for thirty
eight years had not left the little crib
in which her three feet Of body reposed,
nor in that time had there been IN up
parent growth in the limbs, shoulders
or trunk. After o time her feet became
locked, one on top of the other, and knit
together so that tho right foot, which
was beneath the left, could hardly be
seen. Nevertheless her head grew
as rapidly To its proper proportions
as that of a person who enjoyed
good physical health. Her hands were
painless and the four fingers in her
right hand and the three on her left
we're homeless bits OF flesh, six INCHES
long. Her memory was remarkably
clear and her eyes beamed with bright
ness and intelligence. She was a con-
slant reader Of religious works and 20
WONDERED everything which she read
and would repeat It from memory.
She devoted all her time to reading
works of eminent Catholics and in
prayer. Although she never expressed
It when people called on her, II could
be plainly seen from her manner that
she was i'll at ease when gazed at too
long. In regard to her condition she
would never say q word and was always
as happy and coptented as possible.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-12-19
coon NEWS FOR AMERICA.
Anarchists Abandon Their Plans to BLOW
Up All London.

Anarchists Abandon Their RInns TO bloW
Up All London.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.-There is some rea-
son for believing that the anarchists
have abandoned their intention to re.
venge the action of the British govern
ment in extraditing Francois. They
learned that the police had gained more
than an inkling of their plans, and 1t
was further brought home to them
very clearly that such foolhardy action
would inevitably bring about their COM
plete expulsion from the only European
asylum left open to them. The extern
sive preparations made bythe police in
dicated to the conspirators that they
had been betrayed, .and they had no
means OF knowing how much they
were compromised by the secret in
formation.
The fact remains that America is most
of all to be congratulated upon the fail
ure to blow up London. If single
bomb should DO exploded in London
the whole demon horde would be
driven to tho United States. Neither
Belgium or Switzerland would tolerate
them, and they would have no choice
but to cross the ocean, If expelle d from
England.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-12-19

speeial Corsspondeaes OF he Lnisltgenesr.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1s.-The special COM
mitteo of the board OF control of the
Worlds Fair appointed at the request
of Commissioner St. Clair to investigate
charges of improper connection with
the printing concessions to Conkey and
fancy, made its last report last night
and exhonerates him froma suspicion.
The representatives of the labor unions
who had preferred the charges re-
fused absolutely to appear before the
committee. Whatever facts they may
have in this connection will be present.
ed to the investigating committee of the
local directory, which continues its seq
sion tomorrow.
Commissioner st. Glars communica-
ton to the Wheeling RsgiStsr. tele.
craphed and printed here, is regarded
rs a plea for himself rather than de-
tense of the newspaper. According to
st. CIair's own story, and it is received
without question, the Register was hostile
to St Clair personally and to the
Worlds Fair until st. Clair suggested
that printing contract might be se-
cured from the Columbian Exposition.
There is no proof at hand that there
was any barter or bargain. 1t was only
a suggestion that any honorable man
might make, but it is evident that the
Rsgisier Imagination did distort this sug-
gestion into something entirely diHer-
emit The Register Immediately became
friendly to St. Clair and the World 8 Fair.
It was like the suggestion" Of hypno-
tiser to sensitive subject. The sug.
Cestion that tho Register people could
come to Chicago and bid on bit of work
open to competition it now appears was
worthless, but while the Register was
under til spellit conceived tito beagold
mine. With the Registers active sup
port thus gained, the West Virginia
senators and congressman experienced
a change OF heart. St Glars friends
here say that he made the suggestion"
to the Register simply for tho benefit OF
the fair and not to secure the Registers
help in fight for the United States
senate. However, the fancy conces-
sion was given without asking for bids,
and it is plain now that il will not be
ratified until other printers have an
equal chance to bid on the work.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-12-19
THAT INVESTIGATION
Results in a Complete vindication
of Gen. St Clair.
THE TANEY-CONKEY CONCESSION

Not tho Result of Actual Collision,
but the Taneys and tho Wheeling
"RcGIstcr" were "Hypnotized" by it,
aud they Suddenly Became Friend.
ly to What They Had Previously
opposed-coL Ned stalnaker in the
RoIo of tho Mutual Frlond.-The
Concession Granted Without Com.
petition and May DO Abrogatcd.
The Labor People Yet to bo Hoard.
St. Clair Confirms Under Oath His
Interview About Row He Worked
tho Taneys for Influence.