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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
NEWS OF THE DAY.

-Dr Werner Siemens, the celebrated scientist, is dead at Berlin. It is asserted that f1rebugs are responsi- ble for Cranford's $1O0,O0O blaze. Application for authority to organize national bank has been filed by the First National bank of Harrison, N. J. -Twenty-one cities in Massachusetts held municipal elections yesterday and voted upon the question of licensing the sale of liquor.
 It is stated on the authority of Arch bishop Corrigan that Father McGlynn is to be restored to his standing in the Catholic Church.
 Naval Cadet Frederick K. Perkins, ot the second class, has been dismissed from the Annapolis academy for disobedien co and insubordination.
 The statement having been widely cir culated that he was to be practically dep uty Pontiff for America, Mgr. Satolli has set the question at rest by denying the report.
 colliery of the Reading Coal and Iron company, Shamokin, Pa. The fire will throw about 500 men and boys out oi employment
 pr E. O. Shakespeare, the we'll known cholera expert, of Philadelphia, thinks the quarantine against immigration should be maintained indefinitely in view of danger from cholera infection.
 The members of the Brewers Union oi Milwaukee, Wis, which embraces in it's membership the men employed in 0 very brewery in the city, have decided to de- mand an increase of wages of $5 month The Bessemer rail mill of the Bethlehem Iron company, at South Bethlehem, Pa. has shut down. The cause Is lack oi orders, and about 150 men are thrown out of employment. The change does not affect armor plate and gun construction in the ordnance works.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
THE SOUVENIR NUMBER.

The comingj year will be the fortieth of Waterbury as a city. In these forty years the city has been markedly pros porous. The town of less than 5000 in population has grown to be thriving city of nearly | 10000, fine residences adorn its residential parts, substantial structures of brick, iron and stone line it's business streets, and it's manufac' turing industries have an established reputation throughout the world.
 It is fitting that the city's past growth, present substantial condition and prom ising future should be made known, and the DEMOCRAT has taken on itself the preparation of work which is in tended to show the marked growth of the city in manufacturing and com mercial importance and to present in favorable light to the outside world the Waterbury of the present.
 Fine calendered paper will be used; the whole will be profusely illustrated; the engravings will be of the half tone process, true to life, Illustrating busi- ness blocks, fine residences, manufac- turing establishments and street views of the city, and portraits of individuals who are or have been prominent in pro- fessional, mercantile, manufacturing or public life, together with descriptive reading matter pertaining to each.
 The work is progressing rapidly; the whole will be produced in superior manner, and in years to come it will be pleasing souvenir, showing who were on the active,plane in Waterbury at the beginning of 1893.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
AN ELEPHANTS SPREE.
It Cost It's Owners an Even Five Hundred
 Dollars.

It Cost Its Owners an Even Five Hundred
 Dollars.
 Herman Reich, the largest importer of wild animals in this country, tells in the New York Journal an interesting story of how Fanchon, his trick baby elephant, broke up housekeeping for his trainer while under the influence one day.
 "We had been teaching the elephant lot of new tricks up at my stable in East Fifty-seventh street, in the second floor of which my colored trainer, his wife and three little pickaninnies had their home," said MT. Reich. '"The trainer kept private bottle of whisky in little closet at the back of the sta ble, near Fanchons stall, and one morn ing when we were both away the cute animal united her halter, stole the bot tie and drank all the whisky. When we got back to the stable we found Fanchon in the Trainers parlor in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

the first woman. "Just as I called she was putting in the stove these things, gathered of of the floor of one room: Three old spools, a lot of fuzz, some apple bearings, some old hairpins, a box of dirty candy, some nails, dead bird, some floss, some canary bird seed, a cent, hair, six buttons, matches, pins, needles, a lamp wick, coal, dust, dirt bits of rags, some broom straws, three old letters, a piece of cabbage, knife and fork, two Jumps of sugar, two old papers, a key ring, a paddock and 2 button hook"
 "Mercy me!'
 "A pair of garters, lead pencil, two photographs, dozen Jacks, three dead spiders, a cockroach, some rice, sam pies of cloth, picture hooks, stove poker, dried flowers, a broken hobby horse, rag, a rabbit, an old glove and some lace"
 'I always knew that she was dirty housewife. Do you know what I will do?" suggested the second woman, with rising emphasis.
 "What will you do?"
 ''I will never let my dear little Willie play there any more!"
 And I will keep my darling Maudie from her childrenr' said the first woman earnestly. "You know Willie and Maud were playing in her parlor to- day along with her snubnosed brats. Let's cut her at the social party next week, eh?"
 And one careful, kind-hearted, child loving housewife, says the Chicago Tribune, will never know now why the children of the neighbors do not make her so much work in the future.
 Maybe it's just as well.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
A RuEEAlo SENSATION.
Criminal Charges Against the Superintel
 dent of an Asylum.

Criminal Charges Against the Supertnten.
 dent of an Asylum.
 BUFFALO, Dec. 7.-One of the most sen sational cases ever known in Buffalo is the one investigated by the State Board e Charities. It is that of John H. Vc Valkenburg, against whom charges of a criminal nature have been made in rels tion to his management of the Thom;, Ayslum for Poor and Orphan Indial. Children, situated on the Cattaragus rts ervation.
 Van Valkenburg is charged by mis- sionary named Tripp with the seduction of young girls, stealing funds belonging to the asylum, numbering a boy inmate, and general gross mismanagement.
 So far no charge, apparently, has been proved. The case will come up again to day.
 The Investigating committee consists oi Chairman Oscar Craig of Rochester; Pete, Walrath of Chittenango and Hon. w. P Letchworth of Buffalo. Judge Gilbert o' Albany represented the Attorney General and acted as the committee's advisor, anG Wm. B. Hoyt represents Van Valkenburg and the trustees of the asylum.
 The institution has nine trustees who meet once a year, leaving the management practically in the superintendent's hands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
W eather Forecast.

WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec. 7-For New Eng land; Local rain or snow light variable winds, slightly warmer.
 For Eastern New York Local rain or snow; southerly winds; slightly warmer along the coast.
 For Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Del aware and Maryland: Light local rain or snow variable winds shifting to southerly; slightly warmer, except in Eastern Pennsylvania variable winds shifting to southerly except ir New Jersey and Delaware.
 For Western New York: Rain or snow: followed by generally fair weather, light variable winds; mostly south; slightly cooler
 For Western Pennsylvania: Rain or snow; variable winds changing to southerly; sta tionary temperature,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

THERE may be a very exciting time over this Panama business, in both the house and senate, whether it shall prove to be as many now believe that the Pacific mail steamship company is try ing to make use of the Monroe doctrine and the power of the United States government to put money in it's purse, or in reality an infringement of Ameri- can rights by an agent of the French government. It is expected that con- gress will thoroughly sift the matter. If it does, look out, that's all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
LocATlNa THE SHAME.

TAs Neiehbors Hold Convention, B1S
 Can't Settle . Sad Matter.
 ''I hate people who are not clean about their houses," said the first woman.
 "So do l." said the second, taking a cup of tea
 ''Yes," said the first woman. "I called on Mrs. Flyaway the other day, just as she was sweeping the floor. She made a circle under the table and in the mid dle of the floor"
 "She never swept in the corners, eh?'' "She did not. Isn't it awful?"
 "It is awful" said the second woman, land thank heaven that my house is as clean as pin"
 'Let ne tell you what I saw Mrs. Flyaway sweep in her stove," went OF
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

OUR English cousins laugh at us for losing so much money in such trans parent schemes as the Iron Hall and the Friendly Aid, and they have been known to assert that our Louisiana lot tery is an institution full of wickedness, but England has gone crazy over "something for nothing" scheme, equal to anything we have. ever been gulled with, The scheme is called the missing word craze and there are scores of the pools constantly running. One Will serve to illustrate the idea. A certain weekly paper prints story about the practice of the Romans, who, when they invaded Britain, are said to have beaten their bare legs with nettles in order to .neutralize the effect of the cold. The closing sentence. was: 'To our minds such vigorous treatment hardly seems -" Any, person who pays a shilling may guess what the missing word is and the pool, after the publishers profits are deducted, is divided among those who guessed cor rectly. In the case mentioned there were 370 individuals who guessed the word "enioyable" and $54 1000 was divided among them. The fad has grown to such an extent that the treas ury has summoned one of the pool
 managers, the publisher of Pick Me Up, to answer in the police court for viola ltion of the lottery act. All the pub
 fishers running word competitions will
 unite in the defense of the new craze
 Their main reliance is that competitions
 are contests of skill, not of chance and
 they quote high legal authority in theil
 support. The country is breathlessly
 awaiting the issue. Mir Asquith, home secretary, says that If the competition are not pronounced illegal under thu existing laws, he will ask parliament fo
 special enactment prohibiting al
 prize competitions which are now tn
 chief features of cheap weeklies. j
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
ATTENTION

The Peoples Cash Market, hereto fore run by Kershaw & Castle, has bean dissolved by mutual consent, A. w. Castle continuing the business a the old stand, H II. Kershaw retir- ing.
 I Iwant to thank the public at large for the favors of the past and hope for continuance of the same and also would like to see many. new faces. Remember, I shall still con- tinue to uphold the old plan of low prices for first-class goods. If pos sible drop in and see me and I will try to sell you right.
 Most Respectfully Yours,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
IRAN OF EXILES.
Marching to the Doleful Accompaniment
 of Clanklng Chains.


 of Clanl<ing Chains.
 All travellers in Siberia desire to see something of the criminal exiles. and the author of 'sFrom the Arctic Ocean to the Yellow Sea" was no exception to the rule. He had met and talked freely with many prisoners-the greater part of whom seemed to him to be having a pretty comfortable experience, their crimes being taken into account-but had not yet seen a body of convicts on the march. When, therefore, he was in- formed that detachment was on its way from Tomsk, he took a conveyance and drove out to meet it.
 We had driven considerable distance without seeing the slightest sign of life on the deserted highway, when sudden ly on the crisp, frosty air distinguished faint, distant sound, so peculiar and weird that it at once attracted my at tention, as it was evidently approach ing us
 It was not unlike tho noise which would be produced by hundreds of small birds singing all at once, yet could see nothing of any sort anywhere on the vast plain. As well as I could, with my limited Russian vocabulary, drew my drivers attention to it. To him it was neither novel nor interest ing; he knew what it was at once. 'The arrestanti are coming" he an- swered, briefly; and shortly after, on ascending rise in the road which had concealed them from our view, there came in sight a big army of men coming slowly along, and l discovered that the strange noise which had so impressed me was produced by the heavy chains they wore.
 But then, alas! all preconceived illu- sions vanished, for it was a loathsome and depressing sight, rendered doubly so by the bright sunshine. There was about it absolutely noth. ing of the poetic, such as had been led to expect It was simply a huge crowd of what looked llSe-and proba ply was-the very scum of the earth for all races seemed to represented, making as villainous and evil-looking a lot of men as one could possibly see.- Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
SedqWick
Bookkeeping

Has been added to the curriculum at Miss A. J. Knights Typewriting and Shorthand School in Lilley block. Many graduates are occupying good petitions, and there is constant demand for type writers, stenographers and bookkeepers Open every day, except Saturday, from 9 to 12 a. m. and 80 to 3;3O p. m. Also from 2 to p. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
ALL HANDS LOST.
The Norwegian Bark Drinningen s
 With Her Entire Crew.

The Norwegian Bark Drinningen Sinks
 With Her Entire Crew.
 LIVERPOOL, Dec. "A heavy gale pre- vails and tremendous sea is running at the mouth of the Mersey. Yesterday the Norwegian bark Drinningen, ran on Burbo Bank. She had no pilot. The sea made 8 clean breach over her, sometimes com pletely hiding her.
 Fifteen minutes after she struck hel mainmast and mizLentopmast went over. Shortly after the vessel fell over on hel side and was submerged. Lifeboats put out, but the bark went down before they reached her. Everybody was lost.
 When the lifeboats reached the scene not living person could be found
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
A YACHT SEIZED AND SUNK.

The Owner Sues the Canadian Government
 and Collector BroOkfield.
 NIAGARA FALLS, Dec. 7.-George Hanny of Buffalo has brought suit against the Canadian Government and Collector of Customs E. w. Brookfeld of Ridgway for seizure of his steam yacht and it's wreck while under seizure. Hanny lent his boat, the A. B. Crandall, to four gentle men.
 The party went up the Canadian shore and were arrested for violation of the game laws. Constables turned the yacht over to Collector Brookield It brok, loose from anchorage and sunk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

A MANS bank account, if it was large enough, used to insure him matrimonial harmony. Now he has got to patronize penny-in-the-slot weighing machines pretty freely if he would preserve peace in the family. A woman who deserted her husband and married again offers the excuse that No. was too thin. A short time ago wife sought divorce on the ground that her husband was too fat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Pnner Protlnction.

In 1860 we produced 60, 900 tons of pa per; in 1890 1900, ,0OO tons, or 15o, ,OOo tons more than the total product of Eu rnrean paper mills
 Neuralgia cured in five minutes by Dr Hale's Household Ointment, the great pain and skin cure. Sold by R.C. Partree 46 & 766 Bank street.
 Don't cough. Be sensible and break up your cold with Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure the finest remedy known. Sold by R. 0. Partree, 46 6 706. Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

A PENNSYLVANIA mother missing her baby boy, the other day, found him in the stable in close prox- unity to and clapping the hind legs of a family horse with loud and de lighted cries. Although a spirited ami nal the horse stood perfectly still under the shower of blows, seemingly afraid to stir for fear of hurting the infant, re- fusing even to eat. As soon as the child was removed the horse changed to a more comfortable position and resumed its meal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

THE attorneys for the Kentucky worlds fair commission have advised that body to enter suit against the state auditor, to compel him to pay the one hundred thousand dollars appropri. ation for state exhibit, which hs claims was passed illegally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Gentlemen

Will find at Sedgwick's a full line of Fall and Winter Overcoatings, Suitings and Trouserings, imported and do' mestic, equal to anything in New England. Our cutter is second to none, and the quality of our work is we'll known. If you intend having a suit ol overcoat made, it costs but little more to have first class work Our stock of Underwear is complete. Give us a call.
 SedgWick,
 BANK ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
whera Eat IKonen Abound.

"nGE0 cAG W O4kACM AOOeAAANAe
 "There are fewer fat women in Chi cago than in any other city of the United States" said a dealer in an obesity cure, who has represented the firm in many of the principal cities. ''The climate has perhaps something to do with the lack of adipose tissue. Still Chicago is good market for the cure, because fat people not being so com monly seen there, they are more con spicuous, and hence are more anxious to decrease their bulk and look like other people. Boston has more stout women, Philadelphia moro still, and there are more fat women to the square mile in New York than in any of them. One of the first things noticed when l went to New York was the large per centage of fat women on the street cars. How do account for so much obesity? Well, suppose because it is a city of such terrific distances, and there are so many car lines in every direction, that women get into the habit of riding wherever they go. They become lazy and think they can't walk five blocks. Chicago women are more active. Yes, obesity can be very much decreased, and you ought to see how they flock here for the cure. Women seem to be more worried over being fat than thin, though think of the two fat woman never looks quite as bad as fat man, because her clothes help to hide her un- graceful proportions"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

THE popular and rapidly-growing be- lief that there is nothing really worth living for but money-or perhaps that, having first acquired the money. we can buy whatever else is desirable in Gfe-has had the effect to make men coarse, rough, harsh and boorish in their manners. That competition in business which teaches that there is nothing in success except to have more than your neighbor and thus be enabled to look down upon him certainly is not calculated to make a man anxious to promote the happiness of others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
New Haven's Municipal Election.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 7.-In the city cleo tion here Mayor Joseph B. Sargent (Dem. ) was reelected, but ran some 1,18O votes behind his ticket. Compared with the vote brought out month ago, the vote was very light. Sargent received 7,6S2 votes; Dewell, Rep.) 5,789; soatteri ring, 115. James B, Martin, Oem.) for City Clerk, Is elected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

FROM reliable authorities on such matters we learn that fully twenty per cent. of the number of men once sent to prison go back the second time. Fifty per cent. of those who go back a second time go a third After that the per centages are lost The man who goes a third time will spend most of the re- mainder of his life in prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Nearly Asphy1iated by Coal Gas.

ELIZABETH, N. J., Dec. 7.-Sarah Mark. thater and three daughters were found asphyxiated in their home yesterday. The father left home early, and turned the stove damper. The escaping gas entered the bedroom where the family were asleep. Neighbors found all: four unconscious in their beds They were resusoitated after several hours work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Defaulter Nelson,s Trial.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 7.-The trial of Nelson B. Evans, the ex-director of the defunot Spring Garden Bank, for misap- propriating the funds of the institution. was resumed in the United States District Court. After numerous witnesses had testified, Lawyer Carson opened for 5ss defense
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
MRS. LEASE IS IN THE RACE.

She Wants to be a United States Senator
 and Will Stick to the Last.
 TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. Mrs. Lease at last announces that she is a candidate for the United States Senate and that she will stay in until the last vote is cast in the Legislature.
 Hitherto she has contented herself with saying that the office must seek her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
U. s. Court of Appeals.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-The United States Court of Appeals Is sitting in the Federal building Judge Wallace presides and Judges Shipman and Lacomb are on the bench. The court will hear argument in the case of the Edison Electric Light com
 pany vs. the Sawyer Mann Electric Light
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

DEATH VALLEY, Col, notwithstand. ing its suggestive name, is the abode of more curious and wonderful specimens of animal creation than any place ot its size within the limits of the United States. The oldest of the creatures, perhaps, is species of rodent called the kangaroo rat"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Agreement of silversmiths.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7,-The leading silver. smiths of this country have entered into an agreement with each other to protect themselves by maintaing prices for silver ware and also to protect the general pub lic by making only sterling silver goods,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Commercial Cable Dividend.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-The board of di rectors of the Commercial Gable Go. has declared quarterly dividend of 1 8-4 pe1 cent, payable Jan. g., 1893.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Interest in Monetary Conference Waning.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 7.-Sir William Houlds worth's proposals will be submitted to-day to the Monetary Conference. Interest il the proceedings is abating somewhat, as the belief is gaining ground that the con ference will have no appreciable results.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Bitter Debates in the Spanish Chamber

MADRID, Dec. 7.-The debates in the Chamber show such bitter opposition to the government that it is thought the Cabinet crisis must come to a head within two days. The present Cabinet will re- tire in body, and will probably be sue ceeded by Liberal one, perhaps with ex- Premier SaRasta again at the head.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
The Burglars Scared Away.

CAMDEN, N. J., Dec. 7.-Burglars en- tered the handsome residence of Mrs. Sarah Northroup, Jay Gould's sister, on Penn street, but were scared away before they secured anything.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Good Cooking

Is one of the chief blessings of every home. To always insure good custards, puddings, sauces, etc, use Gail Borden ''Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk. Direc- tions on the label. Sold by your grocer and druggist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Despatchers' Wages Raised.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec 7.-The train despatchers on the East Tennessee, Vir ginia & Georgia railroad will be paid an increase of $1O per month, beginning Nov. l. The telegraph operators, who made application first for an increase, were re- f1Sad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Factory Girls on Strike.

BEAVER FALLS, Pa., Dec. 7.-The 5( girls employed at the art tile factory here have gone on strike, and the factory is idle in consequence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

If your liver is torpid and sluggish, you cannot do business successfully. Get your Ever all right with Dr Hale's House, hold Tea. Sold by R. O. Partree, A < 76t Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
PENMANSHIP.

PROF HoLLEX Teaches every pupil to write fine, rapid busi ness hand in course of 10 private lessons and No FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed In the highest degree Of the aFt.
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