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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
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The St Thomas cadets and drum corps will meet this evening at 7:15 in the lyceum. A full attendance is re- quested.
 At the meeting of the Thlrd Con. gregational church last evening the rules for the government of the new community were adopted.
 The Lithuanian society will give it's first annual ball at Concordia hall to- night. A band of forty pieces will give a concert previous to the dancing.
 Mrs Amanda l.. Garrigus, wife of David Garrigus of 16 South Wilson street, died at 2 a. m. to-day. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 -J. Franklin Mix returned to his home on West Porter street yesterday much improved in health, after his serious sickness at the residence of his mother in North Haven.
 A dog owned by man named Koenig, living on South Willow street, attacked Letter Carrier Kunkel yester- day afternoon, biting him on the left leg. Dr Werner cauterized the wound. The dog will be shot.
 Rev Simon Pautienus, a Lithuanian priest from Baltimore, Md, has come on LO IAlS CIIJ u CO Guo wants of the Catholics who speak that language. The Lithuanian people will endeavor to make arrangements for his permanent stay in Waterbury.
 Miss Maggie Sayles, who has many friends in this city, received the black veil in the convent of the Sisters of Mercy at Middletown yesterday, taking the name Sister Mary James. The ex. ercises were conducted by Rev B. OR Sheridan and Rev P. J. McGivney' Among those present were Mrs w. H. Lawlor, cousin of Sister James, and N. J. McEvoy of this city. Relatives and friends were also present from Suffield, Windsor Locks and Hartford.
 The calendars which the Nauga. tuck Valley brewery will give out to its patrons this year have been unavoidably delayed. They were shipped on the steamer Spree, which broke down when about one thousand miles from Queens town and had to be lowed back to that port. They are on the water at present and are expected shortly after New Years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
THE MAN WITH A CANE,
A Little of His Flre Work as Sccl CT
 Ferry Boat,

A Little of His Fire Work as Scol Cn {
 Ferry Boat.
 He was a portly and dignificd busi. ness man of Oakland, and he crossed OF the narrow-gauge boat Encinal to San Francisco the other day accompanied by stalwart cane. The boat was a little late in reaching the slip at the mole and the passengers from three trains were waiting when the doors were opened. The man with the cane crossed the lower deck, and grasping the stair rail tucked his faithful stick under his arm and prepared to ascend. Half way up he dropped a little parcel he held ir his hand and stopped to pick it up As he did so the iron ferrule of his cane struck the chin of a charming society belle of Oakland, who was directly be. hind him. There was feminine shrieh and momentary backward movement of the crowd, which caused the man with the cane to turn and look behind him, the cane traversing semicircle about his round form as he moved. It caught a well-known politician from the Bay City directly in the ear, ad- ministered gentle tap on the cheek of leading divine, and captured a hat from the head of an indignant woman, whose vociferous protest reached the ears of the unconscious offender, who, anxious to learn if the whole crowd had gone mad, made another turn. The cane took downward course this time, planting it's iron point gently but firmly just above the last vest button of a ris- ing young attorney who had been just about to serve an injunction on the of- fending rod. Instead he executed an involuntary obeisance, and, the wand of sub bjection passing over his head, de- scrihing parabola that cut clean through the cloud of selni-legal profan- ity that was beginning to inpart a bluish tinge to the atmosphere, prodded the eye of one passenger, tilliped play fully the nose of another, and finished up its work by catching in the back hair of it's original victim. There is no know ing what developments might have fol- lowed the next turn had not a quicll- witted passenger reached up and with lis hand struck down the projecting point, with forcible injunction to the bearer to keep it down. It took the battered passengers the whole time of the trip across to take a count of dam ages sustained, and when the boat reached the harf they were still de- batting whether they should pitch the fool with the cane overheard or point him out to the mem bcrs of the band as the man who enjoyed hearing Com radcs' played and would always give g dime to the tiends executing that mu- Sical masterpiece.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
Eel E--s by the Million.

The number of eggs in a medium sized eel at the beginning of the breed ing season is stated by eminent author
 ties on fishes and their allied creatures to be fully nine millions, a sum so great as to almost paralyze the intellect that tries to grapple with it. To the naked eye a single one of these life germs is almost invisible. A strong micros ,ope, however, shows them firmly packed to- :cethrr standing on their tiny ends look ing not unlike the covered cells ot h >-4eycomb. Chicago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
MR. BLAINE,s IMPROVEMENT.
The EN-Secrctnry, Though, Is Stm Yer
 Sick Man.

The EN-S"cr"tary, Though, Is Stin a Very
 Sick Man.
 WAsHINGToN, Dec. 2S.-"Mr. Blaine Is as we'll as he was yesterday and is i'm proving,N said Dr Johnson, as he came from the Blaine residence this m orning
 The stream of inquiries as to the state of Mr. Blaine's health continues, and to such an extent as to require frequent changes iu the attendants at the door.
 Among the lers on the family last night were tn daughters of Senator Brice of Ohio. 1t seems to be settled that Mr. Blaine will not lea~e Washington for some months to come, even if in the meantime his health should improve suf- ticiently to warrant his removal.
 It is also understood that while Mr. Blaine really shows marked improvement as compared with his condition very re- gently, he is still a very sick man-so sick that he can only sit erect when propped up with pillows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
nIsTR1cT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probat,

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate O Court, Dec 27 1892.
 Estate of Floyd B. Smith, of Waterbury, in said district, assigning debtor.
 The court of probate for the district of Water from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate, represented insolvent, in which to ex hibit their claims thereto; and has appointed R. E. Hall and Thomas J. Moran, com missioners to receive and examine sai claims and has ordered that said commissioners meet at Rooms 3643 East Main street, in said Waterbury, on the 27th day of January and the 27th day of March, 1893, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, for the pur pointment.
 Certified from record, JAS. J. CAssIN, Clerk. All persons indebted to said estate are. re- Quested to make immediate payment to
 WILSON H. PIERCE, Trustee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
PLOT AGAINST THE GEAR.
Numerous Arrests of Nihilists, Including
 Officers Holding Petitions of Trust.

Officers Holding Petitions of Trust.
 ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 28.-Numerous arrests continue to be made at Kieff of persons suspected of Nihilism. Nine more officers are among those imprisoned either under suspicion or direct charges of connection with 8 conspiracy against the Car
 The Russian authorities believe they have unearthed a widespread plot in which number, not only of the lower officials, but also those of higher rank are involved, and several officers having posi- tions of trust and confidence near the person of the Czar have been put under surveillance.
 The extent of the plot Is not yet known, and there seems no doubt this time of it's genuine character, although it is not cer- tain that the motives of the plotters are Nihilistic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
THE WHITE HOUSE QUARANTINE.
Does Not Affect Official Business-NIar-
 tcna Harrison's Condition.

ICna iiarrisOn'S Condition.
 WAsuNGToN, Dec. 2S. - The White House is still in state of quarantine, and bids fair to remain so for at least three weeks 70 come. Red cards, saying 'Scarlet fever within," are on entrances to private part of the mansion on the first and second floors, and the outside doors display small notices to the effect that the house has been closed to the public.
 The office part of the building however, Is open for business as usual. There is no material change in little Martena Harrison's condition, and none is expected until the disease has run it's allotted course.
 The attack is mild one and gives no reason for special alarm.
 Benjamin aI.d Marie Mckee are still prisoners in the house with quarters re- moved a long distance away from the sick chamber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
CURTAINS.
Special Prices For Thursday,
 BARGAIN DAY,

Ladies' Sateen corsets perfect fitting long waist, bargain day, 86c
 Under Garm ents. Ladies' corset covers, perfect fitting
 bargain day, 90 Ladies corset covers, perfecting Ham
 burg trimmed, bargain day, 19c Ladies' nightgowns, trimmed with
 Hamburg, four rows of hemstitching
 in yoke, 47c Ladies' nightgown, with double yoke
 heavy muslin Hamburg trimmed,
 bargain day, 500 Ladies' night gowns regular price 95c
 bargain day, 69c Kid Gloves. Undreessd mousquetaire in tans, states
 and browns, bargain day, 693 Fine qualityKid gloves, lined fur tops,
 bargain day, S8c Ladies' gauntlet gloves in tan, and
 black, broken sizes, ,bsrgain day, soc
 Mems Furnishings. Mems merino shirts and Drawers reg
 ular soc goods, gray and white, bar
 gain day, $50 Gents fine Cotton Hose in all shades,
 regular price 124c, bargain day 8 pairs for 25c Boys Waists, well made, in outing
 cloth, regular price 25c, bargain day 21o Comfortables. One lot Ot fine Comfortables, price 100
 bargain day, 59c One lot of fine quality Sateen Comfor-
 tables, regular price 1.75, bargain
 day, 1.23 Dress Goods. 10 pieces 54 inch Broadcloth, regular
 price 1.25, bargain day, soc 10 pieces 40 inch Flannel Storm Serge
 and fancy tufts, bargain day, 25c Five pieces 54 Cheviot Suiting, regu-
 lar price 49c, bargain day, 25c Ladies' Cloaks. One lot a length Jackets in black,
 bargain day, 15O One lot length cloaks in black and
 blue, bargain day, $50 One lot Ladies' walking coats
 trimmed with grey and black astra-
 chan, bargain day, 450 One lot Ladies' tan and grey p1eated
 and Russian coats, bargain day 400 All our Fine Coats and Jackets sold at
 reduction on Thursday.
 Iisses' and Children's Cloaks. One lot Misses long Cloaks with mili-
 tary cape, ages $ to IA, will bs sold
 bargain day at 3.75 One lot Misses Long Cloaks, different
 styles, worth from 600 to 1900,
 will be sold bargain day at 4.5O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
AN EVANGELIST SENTENCED.

Assaulted His Wife Because She Allowed
 Servant to Wash Potatoes on Sunday.
 HAMILTON, Ont, Dec. 2S.-Joseph Best, the Evangelist, has just been fined $10 and sent to prison for two months for as saulting his wife It appears that Best demonstrated with his wife for allowing a servant to wash potatoes on Sunday. Mrs. Best claims that her husband struck her, and showed her into a closet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
Dartmouth to Get e1so.ooo.

HANOVER N. H., Dec. 28-Dartmouth college has just received the largest in dividual bequest, with one exception, in its history It comes from the late Ralph Butterfield, M. D., of Kansas City, Mo. The estate is worth $200, 900, all of which goes to Dartmouth excepting $2O, 900 given to relatives and friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
White win Contest Compromised

BosToN, Dec. 28.-The litigation grow. ing out of the will of the late Fire Com. missioner Edward A. White, has been settled by a compromise. The contest in. volved the disposition ot an estate valued at no less than S350,000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
The Dublin ExDIOsiOn.

DUBLIN, Dec. 2S.-James Stephens, the former head-centre of the Fenian Brother hood, when questioned in regard to the explosion which killed Detective Synnott, declared that the Fenians were incapable of such cowardly work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
Ship Yorktown Abandoned.

RIO JANEIRo, Dec. 28.-The ship York town, from PisaRua via Callao for New York, has been abandoned in a sinking condition near Jurugua, Brazil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
Will Accept 25 Per Cent.

BOSTON, Dec. 28.-At a meeting of the creditors of Pillsbury Bros, carriage manufacturers and stable keepers, it was voted to accept the firms offer of 9 per cent. Liabilities are $15, 500 and assets about 8, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
Stock Dealer KilIad.

HoPEwELL, N. J., Dec. 28. - Edwin Dyke, well-to-do dealer in stock, was struck by a train on the Bound Brook Sailroad yesterday and killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
Returned After n Years Absence.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Dec. 2S.-Charles A. Dillingham;. son of c. E. Dillingham;, of this city, who has been missing for more than a year, has returned to his home here He was found at Dover, N. H., where he appeared to be enjoying himSe1f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
1ncendiari.nn and Attempted Murder

LEXINGTON, Va, Dec. 2s.-Shaw Bros. large store at Rockbridge Baths, this county, was destroyed by fire, and the proprietors narrowly escaped with their lives, as all the doors had been fastened with wires and chains from the outside by incendiaries, whose purpose seemed tc be to burn the property and the occu- pants as we'll
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
Garza's Father-In-Law Dead.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 28.-1t is re ported here that Alexandra Gonzales, tn. father-in-la law of Catarino Garza, has died at his ranch at Palito Blanco, Nueco county
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
Left His Body to Science.

NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 28.-Patrick H. Griffin. who died at the City Hospital, left letter declaring that his body should be given to some medical college.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
Iron Mills Shut Down.

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. 28,-The Besse mer rail, converting, billet and pudding mill of the Bethlehem Iron company hay, shut down for an indefinite period.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
FAIR.

OmoiAl Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and To-MOrroW.
 NEW YORK, Dec 27.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at 8 a. m. to-day:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28

NEW YORK, Dec 28.-For Connecticut until 8 p. m. Thursday, fair, sta tionary temperature, slightly colder in Massachusettus, and northern Connecti- cut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28
One Hundred And Twenty-Five
 Different

Styles f Rattan Rockers, the prettiest present in the world.
 Ore hundred Fancy Chil, dren's Chairs to please the Mothers heart.
 Sixty-five new styles of Par lor Suits.
 Some handsome Sideboards very low in price.
 All kinds of Plush Re r and Desks
 We wish all the people a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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TURF TOPICS.

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The Ring of CheopS.

Cheops was the builder of the pyramid
which bears his name, and. as if TO make
the structure perpetuate his deeds for all
time 10 come. the very stones and bricks
OF which it is composed are stamped with
his name. CLeops lived nearly $500
Years ago, his great pyramid being an
antiquity in the days when the great
nations OF old were IN their youth. and
vet We Of this Nineteenth century can
have the satisfaction of looking upon the
very ring be wore so proudly upon his
royal finger: The hieroglyphics on the
ring are infinitely accurate and beauti-
fully executed, the ring itself being of
finest gold and weighing nearly an ounce.
The oval signet bears the name of Che
ops, which is in hieroglyphics in perfect
accord with the stamp on the bricks of
the great pyramid. This remarkable an
tiquity was found in tomb at Ghizeh.
1t now reposes in the museum of the
New York Historical society.-St. Louis
RAnublic
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ute books, and some of them have it
in their constitutions.
1t is a fact Of incalculable i'm Dor.
lance that the approaching presi-
dental election will be decided for
the first time in the history of the
history of the country by secret
ballot, says Mr.. Bishop in his article,
thirty-three states now having
adopted it. All the states in which
money has heretofore been used most
freely for corrupt purposes in such
elections will vote in November I'M
der the new system. There can be
no intimidation of voters in Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island, or Ohio; no
"blocks of fve' can be marched to
the polls in Indiana; and whatever
''soap" may be used in Maine, New
Hampshire, New York, or West
Virginia will have to be distributed
in blind faith that the recipients OF
it will keep their bad bargain and
vote as they are bribed.
It follows that in this campaign
the professional corruptionists will
be less in demand as the cha;rmen
of campaign committees than hereto
fore, because they will be less useful.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-01-02
AROUND THE THRONES.

Emperor William has taken a fancy to
brass bedsteads lately.
The empress of China has started a
vast silk weaving department in which
employment will be given to thousands
of girls and women. The industry will
be carried on in the palace grounds.
Queen Victoria has private telegraph
wire running from Balmoral castle TO
London, and she is in almost hourly
communication with Lord Salisbury.
from whom, in addition to his dispatches,
she hears daily by mail.
The dowager queen of Nuremberg
has renounced her claims to a pension as
the widow of king. This, however.
has caused little surprise, as she has al
ways refused to accept any part of the
Wurtemberg budget. She is easily able
to make this sacrifice, owing to her i'm
msRse Wealth
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-01-02
A Bothersome Name.
AOOu ~
Committee.

This habit of naming boys after some
friend and hanging two last names to
a lad all Of his life is about played OUT
At least. that is what Mr.. Sawyer Cook,
Of this city, thinks about it. His baby
had the cramps the other night, and
paregoric did not seem to have the
slightest effect upon the little sufferer,
so Mr.. Cook flew for the doctor post
haste. He pulled the bell with rousing
jerk. Up went the side window, and
the physicians voice called excitedly,
Who's there
Sawyer Cook" hurriedly cried the
anxious father.
Saw my cook, did you? Well, what
the deuce DO care if you saw the cook.
the chambermai1, the butler and the
stable boy: You let that bell alone, you
loon. or III break your face. Get out Of
that"
But I tell you I'm 10 loon. I'm Saw
Yer Cook"
"Con:2unl i. what d care II y0u
dill So luy cox: That's her business if
sA- vans - -a.l;yanC around AZ night.
l mind l4y business, she minds hers. and
y3u hal otter = about yours j: Won
want T. keep out Of trouble. H~ar me-"
Il don't know anytA:n: aD3ut your
servants. ,,3ccJr, AMI l an III drunk:
but lny baovis sick, AMI If y0u dat
hur-v ~ Sc VII d.
"Ieu- b,oy's sica: Who ara y3u:"
crlel the doccor IL as,oa.>h,ce1t o.ce
more.
Why, I'm Mr.. Sawyer Cook. # 3D.
Grip street, as l tod You before, AMI
my baoy's dying with the craEp:@ cr;ei
the ae0nizel father.
On. beg pardon, sir-I thought You
were some bum. l will be down d.
rec,ly!"
The BABY is all right now. but M.
Sawyer Cox wants his name changed
Cincinnati Commercial. Gazette.
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CHATS ABOUT MEN.

Colonel A. R. Won Martels, the inter
prefer of the Cincinnati police court. is
lightweight years old. He never misses
day of duty.
Daniel B. Lucas, Of the supreme court
of West Virginia, is hunchback, and is
one of the authors of recent volume OF
historical studies.
Major Hanham, the we'll known chess
expert, is a we'll formed, medium sized
man with black hair and beard, literally
streaked with gray.
Lieutenant Fremont, U. S. N, son Of
the great Pathfinder, and Lieutenant
Lawrence, grandson of "Don't-give-up-
the-ship" Lawrence, took lunch together
recently.
The gem known as hiddenite and
called 1.-The diamonds twin sister," gets
its name from William E. Hidden, for
merly Edisons right hand man, who
lives now in Alexander county, n. c.
Sheik D. Jumal Uddin Khan, now in
London, said to be the most famous Of
oriental Freemasons, says that Masonry
has long been known and practiced in
Afghanlstan aud il several parts of cen
trail Asia.
Frank E. McGurrln. of Salt Lake City.
has disting ui>ned himself as the cham
plon stenograpaer. He is credited with
having averaged at recent test 2o6
words per minute for five consecutive
minutes and 3II words in ffty-niue sec
on"''
R. 5. Witherbev, who Is kaowu as the
Sapphire k.uy If Montana" says, In
side Of five Years | thoroughly believe
the value ot The Precious STOKES pro-
duced il Montana viii equal tAc value
# the alnu&. output Il n tu~ precious
metals produced u TIE country"
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Tie Augusta Chronicle says that
there IS & pressing need for currency
in the South. although a strong feel
ing exists against allowing state
banks to become banks Of issue. AMI
demands a remedy to prevent the
recurring contraction and scarcity
OF money in that section of the
country. II is well-known fact
that national banks are forbidden TO
make loans on real estate. and state
banks will not make such loans:
therefore, if man was worth $50
100000 in real estate he would be
practically penniless as regards cash.
To add to the complications and
the stringency Of money in the South
the national banks are steadily re.
ducing their circulation because it is
no longer profitable for them to use
the currency. Banks of 100000
capital are content with less than
$45, 900 Of their bills. This is shown
by the report of the comptroller of
currency. The capital stock of all
the national banks is $684,755;S65,
but the aggregate bills of these
banks is only *l71, 36S,948. A few
years ago notes in circulation were
twice as large, but they have been
rapidly retired, because the banks
find it more profitable not to use the
bills.
The decrease in the circulation Of
national bank bills has great deal
to do with the contraction of cur
rency and the great stringency of
money in the South, which, if not
relieved, must result in paralysis
of industries and consequent stag
nation of commerce
AS a preventive to this state Of
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-01-02
TIE SECRET BALLOT

Although tie method of secret
,ting known as the Australian sys-
ten was introduced into the United
States only FIVE years ago, it has now
been adopted in thirty-three States
of the Union. An explanation Of
the statutes of each of these and their
experience with the use Of the secret
ballot, as we'll as Of the grouping of
candidates and of the method of
voting the ballot in each State, is
explained in an interesting review of
this whole movement by Mr.. Joseph
B. Bishop in the January number of
The Forum. The rapidity with
which this system has been adopted
in every part of the Union is without
. parallel in the history of reform
movements in the United States.
Almost every state Of Importance,
except some of the Southern States,
now has a secret-ballot law on it's stat