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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
THE MINERsvILLEExPLosIoN.
Four Are Dead-Fivo Hundred Pounds c
 Dynamite Exploded.

Four Are Dead-Fivs Hundred Pounds od
 Dynamite Exploded.
 HAzLEToN, Pa., Dec. 16.-Dominick Walker, who was injured in Wednesday, explosion at Minersville, has since died at the hospital here. Mike Martin, the other injured man, is also dead.
 Contractor Thomas Walker, who was reported killed, was not in the building. The name of the man identified as Walker is James Defrane.
 Following is corrected list of the dead JAMES DEFRANE, aged 24, lived at Latti- mere.
 DoMN1cK WALKER, 22 years, married, Lattimere.
 MIKE PARRISH, 23 years, single, Holly wood
 MIKE MARINE, 24 years, Harleigh.
 Wm. Walker, the contractor says that it was customary to place the dualin about the forge preparatory to firing a blast and that from five to ten boxes of this high explosive was usually near by.
 In all 800 pounds of dynamite went off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES.
Weekly Record of Business in a Vel
 Busy State.

Weekly Record of Business in a Very
 Busy State.
 NEW HAVEN, Dec 16-The summary Of the weekly record for the current week is as follows
 Real estate sales-New Haven 6, Bridgeport 13, Hartford Il Waterbury 2. Meriden 9, Middletown 8, New Brit ain l, Norwich 5, New London 4, Dan- bury 2, Norwalk 8, Ansonia 3, Shelton 8.
 Real estate mortgages-New Haven $SS, 1895, Bridgeport S51 1,O5O, Hartford S35, 1875, Waterbury $55 5.25O, Meriden $s2. .445, MiddIetown $13,75O, New Bri- tain $7,0O0, Norwich S3 O15. New Lon don $6,515, Danbury S7,3OO, Norwalk, $65O, Ansonia $12, ,165, Shelton SIP, ,OOO.
 The total number of sales this week is S4, as compared with 1O6 for the pre- ceding week and 101 for the correspond ing week last year. The total of recorded mortgages is $319, ,7s7, against S254, ,917 the preceding week and $237,- 79 for the corresponding week last year.
 The mortgages for the same week were: New Haven $50, ,999, Bridgeport $34 ,O35 Hartford S31, ,425, Waterbury $23 900, Meriden sir, ,43O, New Britain B, 400. Middletown $7,155, Danbury $14 ,335. Norwalk $24, 300, Ansonia $1 ,OOO, Derby $1 200.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
PREMIER RIBOT UPHELD
Bitter Debate in the French
 Chamber of Deputies.
TIVE MINISTRY BARELY SUSTAINED

Investigating Committee in the Panam Scandal Will Not be Granted Judicia | Powers-The Cabinet Would Have Re signed Had They Not Received a Major
 ity Vote.
 PARIS, Dec. 16-At the Cabinet meet | ing held at the Elysee Minister of Justic, Bourgeois announced that he would op | pose in the Chamber of Deputies tn, l proposal of Deputy Pourquory d, Boisserin to invest the Panama Canal investigation committee with judicia, powers
 When the question came up in the Chamber of Deputies every Deputy was ir his place.
 In the name of the committee M. Brisson made an attack upon NJ. Ribot and M. Bourgeois. He accused them of not showing proper zeal in pushing the investigation.
 M. Bourgeois answered for the govern ment. The Ministry, he said, was deter mined to bring the matter to a settle ment.
 The Chamber decided in favor of pro. ceeding with the discussion of the bill in accordance with the governments desire The vote was 424 to 122.
 Immediately after this vote it was re- ported that in consequence of this reverse NJ. Brisson would retire from the presi- dency of the committee.
 Minister Bourgeois then stated forcibly the objections of the Ministry to the Bois- serin bill.
 The time had come, he said, to deter mine whether executive power should be placed in the hands of the committee The proposal to do so struck a blow at fundamental civil rights. It would transfer the executive rights from the government, which was responsible. to body which was responsible to nobody. The Ministers wished to have d thorough and searching inquiry, but the character and scope of this inquiry must conform with thu fundamental principles of the Stats.
 If this matter could not be decided once for all at the present sitting of the Cham Der the Cabinet would resign.
 M. Btisson replied that perhaps tn Ministry was the power most inimical to Republican union.
 This innuendo aroused storm of pro tests, amid which NJ. Ribot rose It was ot supreme moment to the Republic he said, that the government should have the support of the united Republicans The government had decided to institute fresh legal proceedings calculated to throw the utmost possible light upon the canal com pany's affairs. M. Ribot closed with an eloquent appeal to the Republicans to stand shoulder to shoulder with the gov ernment.
 M. Brisson spoke in favor of the bill, and M- Rlbot expressed surprise that he should support a measure directed against the government. If the Cabinet did not command majority it would then retire, and 1t would then fall to M. Brisson's S lot to discover another one.
 The vote at the end of the discussion was 21l to 2G0 against the Boisserin pro- posals It is regarded as tantamount to an expression of confidence in the govern ment.
 Immediately after the Chamber ad- Journed. The confusion throughout the sitting was unprecedented in recent years.
 M. Brisson has summoned the investi- gatinS committee to meet tomorrow. when he and the committeeman of the extreme right are expected to resign
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Conservation of a Bishop

NEW HAVEN, Dec 16.-At Trinity church this morning occurred one of the most impressive services that has been held in this state for years. The event was the consecration as bishop of the diocese of Spokane, Washington, Rev Lemuel H. Wells. Trinity has been the scene of one other consecra- tion. Bishop Williams, the senior bishop. presided. A large number of dioceses were represented by the presence of their bishops. Bishop Morris of Oregon preached the sermon. Bishop Wells will start soon for his diocese,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Ele ctric Road Craze,

SToN1NGTON, Dec 16.-The electric railroad craze has reached this town and 1t is understood that a charter will be asked for at the next session of the gen. eral assembly. In view of the condition ot the streets of this borough and the fact that some of them are not wide enough to allow car to pass through, many. However, the promoters of the scheme claim that the road will not be confined to Stonington and that they intend to run it to Westerly on one side and Mystic on the other. Several men of means are interested in the matter and something will probably be done within the next few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Wesleyan Football Association.

MIDDLETowN, Dec 1O.-The Wesleyan tootbali association has received its share of the receipts of the Wesleyan University of Pennsylvania game on Thanksgiving day and will come out about even on the expenses of the sea- son. Wesleyan gets $1,25959 as her share, which will leave about $500 pro- it. the expenses of the trip having been $4OO. Wesleyan's share on the Thanks giving game with the receipts of the other games of the season gives the as- sociation total of $1,4OO profit on the season. This amount with the sub- scriptions of the students will cover all the expenses of the season,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16

Santa Claus has come, and we've come too, with display of jewelry worthy of the occasion. Delay is no longer possible Are you prepared for the 25s We are ready with stock of watches that is nothing, if not complete, and yet not more complete than it is artistic and beautiful Scores of fair ones are eager to be remem- bered, and if you have chosen the happy recipient of your geft, we have the present here awasting your selection. We can supply regiment of givers with articles as elegant as anyF..that ever gave luster to the bonevolence of St Nicholas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Must Not Dodx. R.spons,b,,,tv.

WAsH1NGToN, Dec 16.-The House has placed the bill making it unlawful for any common carrier to insert in any bill of lading or shipping document any clause, whereby it shall be relieved from liability for loss or damage arising from negligence. fault or failure in proper loading, stow age, custody, care in transport or proper delivery of any merchandise committed to its care
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
THE EVENING DEMOCRAT

Is for sale every day at thes followin places:
 Martin Bergin, South Main street. W. F. Dillon, East Main street. E. W. Ensign, North Main street. G. N. Els, Bank street. Baumgartner Bros. Bank street. Latus' News Room, Bank street. Partree's Drug Store, Bank street. Mrs. Casey, Bank street. P. J. Bossidy, Bank street. James E. Roe, Baldwin street. Peoples Drug Store, Baldwin street. Thomas Costello, Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
White Caps in Rook1 and County N.Y.

NYAcK, N. Y., Dec. 16.-The inhabit- county are much excited over an act of prompt, if irregular justice, administered by six White Caps. These men, wearing white caps and otherwise we'll disguised, seized, gagged, and severely beat a man of the name of Whell for beating his daughter without cause. They then disappeared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
CURTAINS.
Special Prices On Holiday Goods.

Plush Boxes, all colors, large size with writing paper, 3Sc Plush Dressing Cases with comb, brush and mirror 65o Plush Work Boxes, nicely fitted with
 silver trimming, 39c Natural Wood Work Boxes, orna- mented with silver, 62c Plush Photograph Album, 75c Boxes of Paper with kid covered top,
 and filigree sides, $1.39 Plush Shaving Sets, 1.25 Jewel Boxes with lock and key, 1,19 Leather Covered Collar and Cuff Box, 1.19 Medium size Pictures with pretty
 frames, 39c Large size Pictures with handsome
 frames, QSc Kid Body Dolls, 15c Dolls dreseed with embroidered yoke, 21c Dolls Drawers trimmed with lace, 124c
 Handkerchiefs. wonderful collection at from 1c up
 to $1.25 each.
 Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 5c Ladies' Hemstitched Handkerchiefs
 with initial, 1Oc Mems large size Bandkerchiefs with
 hemstitched border, Sc Ladies' Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, 21c Gents Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, 39c Gents large size Silk Muf1ers, 69c
 Hosiery. Ladies' Lisle Thread, by the box,
 boots style, pairs in box, 9Oc Gents Black Lisle Thread Hose, by
 the box, 100 Ladies' Black Quilted Skirts velvet
 bound, were 1.25, 98c An elegant assortment of Umbrellas
 from 59c up Cambric Pillow Shams with ruff1e, 59c One lot Lacing Kid Gloves in suede, 62c Table Linen and Napkins at special
 prices for Christmas.
 Dress Goods and Dress Patterns at re-
 duced prices this week. Special Reduction For Christmas on
 Fine Cloaks. Ladies' fine Cloaks with piece cape in heavy tan, brown and black were
 1900 now 1850 length, were 5 IS 30, ov now '''' 'N''' }s 50 Ladies' tan color Box Coat, satin lined, were 17.5O, now is.OO Ladies' plain Navy Blue Coat with new sleeve, elegant quality and fin ish, were 15.00, now 125O Ladies' grey and tan Vatican Coats, with velvet collar, were 1900 now 12 % Ladies' Black Tailor Made Coats, 4 length, were 12. 50 now $50 The above garments are exclusive, hence the reduction is great advantage to any one wanting fine coat.
 Everything in Misses Childrens and Infants Cloaks at reduction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
SENATOR GIBSON DEAD.
He Passes Painlessly Away at Hot SprinI
 Funeral at Lexington, Ky.

1~ "SseS FalhAeSsAy away at Hot Springs
 Funeral at Lexington, Ky.
 Hor STRINGS, Ark, Dec. 16.-After a lingering but apparently painless illness, Sentor R. L. Gibson died at 3:1O D. m. At the time of his death he was sur rounded by the members of his family and several close friends. Senator Gib- son passed away as though he had merely gone to sleep.
 He had been confined to his bed here since the 18th of November, since which time his death has been expected daily
 In accordance with his wishes his re- mains will be buried in Lexington, Ky., by the side of his wife, who died some years ago. The funeral train bearing his remains will leave here for Lexington to- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
BrOOEIY9. B7'6efs.
Get Good Morning at A. &P.T Go

Get Good Morning at A. & P. T. Go.
 -Architect Jackson has prepared plans for three story frame block, that T. M. Shannanan will erect on South Riverside street. The building will be equipped with all modern improve ments.
 Michael Hanley, formerly of this city. died at 9 o'clock this morning at his home in Meriden. He leaves a widow and two children in that city. also father and four sisters in Water. bury. The remains will be brouphr here tomorrow afternoon for interment in St Joseph's cemetery.
 Get Good Morning at A. &P.T. Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Another ve,n of Coal Discovered.

SUsoUEHANNA, Pa., Dec. 16.-In addi- tion to the discovery of six-foot vein of coal at Herrick, Susquehanna county, Pa, extending the Lackawanna and Susque- hanna fields westward, it is reported that four-foot vein has been discovered at the State line, five miles from here on the Delaware & Hudson road at the point dividing the States of Pennsylvania and New York. Albany and Scranton capi- talists will combine to prospect at this point
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
A Postmaster Under Arrest.

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 16-Isaac Tillin. ghast, for ten years postmaster at La Plume, is under arrest charged with making false returns of business of the postotlice, having a deficiency in the postal note and registry business; the misappro. priation of $500 and depositing govern ment funds in other than national bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Stabbed His Keeper and Him.elf

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Dec. 16-Charles A. Benson, the doomed murderer of Mrs. Theresa Metmon, awaiting the final sentence of death, made vicious assault upon his death watch, Capt. Jas Morgan, with a dirk knife, horribly wounding him about the face and head He then plunged the knife twice into his own breast, just beneath the heart, dying shortly after.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Beatty In Jail at Pittsburu

PITTsBURG, Dec. 16.-Robert Beatty. who is alleged to be implicated in the Homestead poisoning cases, on his arrival here from Louisville in charge of 8 de- tective, was confronted with an additional charge of felonious assault, and com mitted to jail in 8, 900 bail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
FoY HAS A BREATH OF LIBERTY
Ballston's Murderer Breaks Jail and ia
 Captured by Lawyer.

N6"1'01HH NS1
 SARATOGA, N. Y., Dec. 16.-Martin Foy, the Guttenburg tout, who murdered Henrietta Wilson'in this village last May, escaped from jail in July and was brought back from Oakland, Cal, escaped from Ballston county jail at 2:45 yesterday afternoon.
 He presents an imitation pistol to the jailors face and walked out of the jail unmolested and took to the woods. A dozen officers and 100 citizens followed in pursuit.
 At 3:25 p. m., Irving w. Wisweu, a lawyer, brought Foy back in front of shotgun. He captured him half a mile below the village.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Married a Fourte.n-Y.ar-o,d Cir,

SEATTLE. Wash, Dec 16.-Hattie May Barnum, 14-year-old girl, was married yesterday to James Halder, by Rev. Dr. Damon, the Marrying Parson." Two hours after the wedding, the girls mother appeared and placed her in the Home of the Good Shepherd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Senator Hill Denies.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Senator Hills attention being called to the Washington despatch, he at first declined to discuss the matter. but finally consented to stake that he had not been rendered a Cabinet position by MT. Cleveland, and did not ex- pect to be rendered one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Appointed Sheriff of Hudson County.

JERSEY CTTY, Dec. 16.-Gov. Abbett has asked Mayor Stanton, of Hoboken, to accept the office of sheriff of Hudson county in place of McPhilips, who died on ueSday. Stanton has accepted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Will Likely be Tried for Hsresx.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 16.-Rev. w. J. Nc Crory, the late pastor of the Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, whose church doc trines have caused him to ask for a re- lease from the denomination and from the Allegheny Presbytery, will likely figure in heresy trial before the matter is settled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
The Parnen Bankruptcy Case.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-In the bankruptcy case of Mrs. Parnell, widow of Charles Stewart Parnell, the court has decided that public examination regarding her assets and liabilities is unnecessary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
One Hundredth Anniversary.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The one hun dredth anniversary of Williams College was celebrated by the New York Alumni by banquet at the Hotel Brunswick last night, which was attended by about ITO members
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Gwyneth Maude Sentenced.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-Gwyneth Maude was yesterday sentenced to three months at hard labor. This is considered severe, as her mother, who committed suicide, was really to blame for the girls swindlina nnarnt iOns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
NOTICE OF SALE.

By order of the superior court for New Haven county, will sell at public auction on the 24th day of December, 1899, at 9 o'clock in the afternoon, at the public sign post in Waterbury, in said county, piece of land in said Waterbury, bounded north on estate of Isaac Thomas and Thomas Ryan; east on estate of Isaac Thomas and Thomas Ryan; south on estate of Patrick Dwyer; and west on the highway between Waterbury and Naugatuck.
 Dated at Waterbury, Dec. 16, 1899.
 CHARLES e. ROOT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Col. Shepard Wins,

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The jury in the case of Frank s. Gray against Elliott F. Shepard for $19, 900 for breach of contract returned verdict for the defendant, Col Shepard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
Duty on Cotton Increased in Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 16.-rhe Minister of Finance announces that the duty on cotton imported into Russia has been EAtse0 10 SwentY kopeckn naR nond.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16

Christmas will soon be here. Make careful selections from a complete stock. Don't wait until the last day and take what you can get. We have our Complete Stock ready, and it is Complete, not a weak point in it {; style and price all just right. It's easy to know what to give your male acquaintances after seeing our stock, for We have everything for comfort or luxury that man or boy requires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-16
A Great Fire Always Brings Great Im-
 prOV0m0ntS.

It is now more th,n five weeks ago since the fire took place at our warerooms. Since that time we have been improv- ing our buildings, and this week will complete them. Every day, as each floor is finished, we stock it up, and by next Satur- day we hope to show line of Goods that will please every body, for presents or otherwise. E erybody is anxious to see an entile new stock to select from. Every day brings new goods on our floors. Don't m ss them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-24
THE TIMES RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY. JULY a 1892.

his friend and schoolmste, DR.. W. j. Por-
Friday.
Miss Mary Wemple. who has been visit
ing At MIR. II G. Paulett's. returned to Dan
vile Thursday.
Rev. Mr. Ruda. OF Mexico. will preach at
the Baptist church Sunday morning and
will address the missionary workers OF that
church IN the afternoon.
The Methodist Baptist, and Presbyterian
churches Join in together and have union
services every Sunday night. This is fea-
ture introduced for the summer season
which gives some rest TO the pastors OF the
several churches
Miss Myrts Davis, who has been visiting
friends in Cumberland, returned home this
week
Misses Leila Smith Of Ashland. Theresa
ArEaistead OF Roanoke and Mary Lee Ban
ton Of Cumberland, are guests of Miss hato
Wicker.
Mr. and Mrs. f. T. Thomas. Of Norfolk.
| are guests Of Mrs Samuel VI. Wootten:
Kiss Ruby Nenable has returned home
from Washington after pleasant Visit In
that city.
Nr. and Mrs. II. c. Davis. Of Norfolk. are
visiting friends aud relativssin Farmville.
Mrs. James Cannon, ST., and Miss Emma
Powell. both OF Salisbury, Md, and Miss
| Mary Lee Bennett, OF Ashland, are tho
guests OF Rev and Mrs. James Cannon, Jr.
Mn. ". Cal Brown, wife Of our popular
artist who has been sick during the week,
it cOnyalescent
/ MI. P. Henry Elkin, OF pamplin City. was
In town this week.
Miss Minnie Pollard is spending the sum-
mer in Buckingham.
Mr. Junius J.. Wilson returned home Fri
| day from Northern tour to Boston and
/ other points.
Miss Edna Duncan. Of Salem is visiting
| Miss J. II. Gillian. Of Buckingham.
| Mrs. George I. Vaughan, of Washington.
| ID; O.. IS guest OF her parents. Mr.. and
! Mrs. ". u. Nensble.
Mr r. H. Martin of North Carolina, is
conducting meeting Of great interest, as
slbtsd by Rev. j. W. Reams. at Concord
church. IN Buckingham county.
| Dir. b. l.. Digger, assistant electrician Of the
! Farmville Electric Light Company, Is criti-
cally i'll.
Mr Branch Mckinney, of Richmond, Is
summering in Farmvile.
Mrs. T. A. Woodson did not 20 to Blue
| Ridge Springs this week "a expected, she
being detained by reason Of sickness
Dr. Julian II. Abbitt. of Appomattox, was
| here on business during the week.
Dir. +. NJ. Miller, Of Powhatan, was in
! town this week.
On last Tuesday night the Farnville sill
YER Band elected the following officers
| Ben. Holman. president: s. w. Paulett, Jr.
treasurer; n. b. Davidson, leader. W. T.
Banton. sergeant j. b. Russell, Librarian
Dir. j. b. Ragland. the former leader, ha.
gone TO Bedford City to live.
Mrs w. 4. Johnson left Wednesday e
visit friends 50 Cumberland county.
The Farmylle team will play game oil
baseball with the Pamplin City clue at tn,
/ grounds at pampiin City next Tuesday
Quite crowd from Earmyille are expected
TO DO IN attendance.