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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15

Capt. simonds, who is digging for a
British treasureship supposed to be
sunk in Long Island Sound, thinks he
has come upon the wreck. 1t is said
he has brought up some guineas and
silver bars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15

A startling variation of the snake
story comes from Rome, Ga. Agentle-
man, seeing a snake lying on the road,
prodded it with his umbrella. The
snake Strengthened its body, spread out
two long wings like Il goose, arose in
the air and flew across the field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15

Pope Leo NH owns pearl left to
him by his predecessor on the throne of
st. Peter which is work 100000, and
the chain Of thirty-two pearls owned by
Empress Frederick is estimated at e335,-
600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15
Friday Sea Shore Excursions via
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excur-
sion tickets to Atlantic City, Cape May and
Sea Isle City every Friday until September
end. inclusive, at the rate of S., going only on
II a. M train and to return on all trains IN
til the following Tuesday inclusive,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15

Recent experiments in France on the
velocity of propagation of electric
waves gives a mean velocity which is
almost exactly that of light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15

An express engine consumes ten gal
Ions of water per mile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15

SOME SOUTHERN people say they will
not vote for Mr.. Cleveland because he
has said and done certain things which
indicated no special love for the people
of this section. Suppose there are
enough ofsuch people to defeat him,
how will they and their kin and their
material interests be benefited? His
defeat means the reelection of Mr.. Har-
rison, and that means the Force bin,
and that means negro supremacy, ac-
tual or attempted, in the South, and
that means trouble, disorder and ruin
in all this section. There are people
who hurt themselves to spite others,
but they are notnoted for their wisdom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15
Friday Sea Shore Excursions via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

Tickets to Atlantic City Cape May and Sea
Isle City will be sold every Friday until Sep
TENDER End inclusive, good only on ! i a. m.
train and good to return on any regular train
within five days. Round trip rate only 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15

THE FARMERS ALLIANCE in some of
the counties oftheState are surrendering
their charters and disbanding, because
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15

AN ATTEMPT is now being made to
induce the belief that Miss Borden COM
mitted the recent horrible crime at Fall
River, but that she did so while in an
unconscious condition. She may be
guilty, though it is hardly probable;
but if she is, that she was perfectly con-
scious at the time is as plain as the nose
ON her face. The commission of crime
and well devised efforts to avoid detec-
ton are incompatible with loss of con-
sciousness. No sane man believes that
another one goes crazyjustlong enough
to commit crime, and those who say
he does render themselves ridiculous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15

1t requires 81 100000 every twenty
four hours to run Uncle Sans govern
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Society OF American FLORISTS
will hold its annual congress in WASH
ington this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Trouble in the Fos.er Company.

NEW HAVEN. Dec 9-Two women known as the Wilson sisters, who have been playing at the Grand opera house with the Fay-Foster Burlesque con- pany, were discharged by Manager Oppenheimer the night before last for unbecoming conduct. Two weeks salary was due them and in addition to this they had about $150 worth of cos tunes. which were held by the mana ger. The women, who are not sisters, although going under that name, took their case to Attorney Goodhart. Manager ppepheimer we called on and after much argument the case was settled. The manager agreed to let one of the women stay, but "Violet" had to go. She was to get her salary, cos tumes and her fare to New York. The young woman was very much wrought up over the affair and was unable to do her part in yesterday afternoons mati- nee. She stayed around the theatre, however, and appeared to become more nervous every minute. At about 4 o'clock she was taken with fit and re- mained unconscious until nearly T. She was taken to her hotel, where she is to remain until she is able to return to New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
POLICE COURT.
Warren James Draws R Revolver to
 Protect His Cash.

Warren James Draws R Revolver to
 Protect His Cash.
 In the police court to-day Joseph Harrington was charged with breach of the peace and drunkenness. He met Henry Storm over in Brooklyn yester- day and tried to do him up. Officer Sullivan arrested him. He was fined $5 and costs on each complaint.
 Daniel Calvin, "Shaun Rhue," was fined $20 and costs for drunkenness.
 John O'Donnell, aged 20; Joseph Flynn, 21, and Michael Wall, 21, were each charged with defrauding a restau- rant keeper. They went into Warren James restaurant in the rink building early this morning and ordered some thing to eat. After disposing of what was provided one of the trio asked James for glass of water. While he was absent from the room they tried to secure the money and cigars in the place. James discovering them in the act, they bolted for the door. The pro- prietor followed with a revolver, firing three shots after them. Lieutenant Dodds and Officer Pagan were attracted to the scene by the firing and hearing the circumstances started after the gang. Wall was soon captured and later in the morning Flynn and O'Don. nell were brought in. They protested their innocence this morning and said that James misunderstood them, being deaf, and chased them out of the place | with a revolver. Each was fined $5 anC costs, an appeal being taken by the \ three
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
students Before the Faculty

New Haven, Dec 9-The Yale faculty held it's regular weekly meeting this morning. It was an especially import ant one. Summoned before it were the four students who have been under ar rest for participation in the Saturday nights affair and a number of other freshmen, whose names the faculty had obtained as being in the crowd creating the disturbance. The men were thor oughlv examined and then were dis missed at about il o'clock. The facul- tv went into secret session and up to a late hour this afternoon had not an nounced any decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
j. w. WEBSTER FOR TOWN ATTORNEY
The Appointment of John F. Kellogg
 Said to be Illegal


 The Appointment of John P. Kellogg
 Said to be Illegal
 At meeting of the board of select men last night Selectman Grelle moved the appointment of John W. Webster as town attorney. The motion was seconded by Selectman McElligott. First Select man Plnney claims that John P. Kellogg is the legal and authorized attorney despite the action of a majority of the board. After the recent town election Messrs Pinney and Boughton retained Attorney Kellogg as legal adviser for another year.
 MT Pinney was seen by a DEMOCRAT reporter and asked if John P. Kellogg had received the reappointment of town attorney at ameeting of the board of selectmen. He replied that it was not done at any meeting, but that he and Mir Boughton, constituting the majority of the board of selectmen, after the cleo. tion in October had agreed to retain At. torney Kellogg for another year. MT McElligott received no notice that any such action was to be taken. Several lawyers were asked theiI opinions on the matter, and all replied that there could be no legal action taken by the board of selectmen unless all the members were present, or at least noti fled to be present. They say further that there can be no doubt about the legality of Judge Webster's appoint ment.
 Attorney Webster appeareR before First Selectman Pinney this morning and notified him that he was ready fol duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
HOSPITAL BENEFIT.
Series of Lectures to Be Delivered B.
 Mrs Lydia Won Finklestein.

Series of Lectures to Be Delivered By
 Mrs Lydia Won Finklestein.
 At the annual meeting of the Hospital Aid society, in October, the members realizing that necessary improvements have seriously depleted the income of the hospital, appointed a committee, whose duty should be to take measures to render some pecuniary aid by means of entertainments. This committee now takes pleasure in announcing to the people of Waterbury that, through the Redpath Lyceum bureau, they have secured a series of entertainments, which are unhesitatingly pronounced by that bureau to be the greatest attrac- tion offered by them during the coming season.
 In February '93, Mrs Lydia Won Finkle- stein, (now Mrs Mountford) an eastern lady, born, in Jerusalem, will deliver three lectures at the opera house. The subject of these lectures will be: First, ''The Bedouins of the Desert" second, "The Homes and Haunts of Jesus;' third, "Life in Jerusalem" These lectures will be given in oriental cos tune, and will be illustrated by. .tableau, and pantomime. The lecturer will be assisted by we'll known ladies and gentle men of Waterbury, who will also ap- pear in oriental costumes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
WAITER.

KELLY says there is dark horse to the water question. It is the artesian we'll system. He offers the following nine reasons fir supporting it:
 1st,-The cost for driving wells and get ting them in operation would be less than half the first cost for getting water from east or west.
 2nd.-The expense for operating would be considerably less than the wear and tear on piping between the city and the new reservoirs.
 srd.-This system would settle the fac ! tory question.
 ith-It would save that summer resort known as Quassapaug, which is the only breathing place for our working people within sixteen miles.
 5th,-It would be more reliable in dry weather, as it would not depend on sur face water.
 6th.-Nine-tenths of the contagious dis eases of the world have been traced back II to impure water. Artesian well water is always pure, because it is not exposed to any impurities until it reaches your table ! 7th,-It is not 8 new experiment. be- cause every factory, in the city is using them and knows what they are. Sth.-we are already equipped with pumps and machinery, leaving only the one cost for drilling to furnish us all the water we need.
 9tb.-This will give us the opportunity to move our pumps from Mad river, because If the fig ures s of some of our local factory engineers aft correct there won't be water enough lett aftel our factories get supplied to make aye-cen % Wheat at four because new -four is coming in. ana IKELLY'S opinion is that you will never buy
 cRg Snesp9s bs less cost noWs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
THE sOUvENIR NUMBER,

The coming! year will be the fortieth of Waterbury as city. In these forty years the city has been markedly pros porous. The town of less than 5000 in population has grown to be a thriving city of nearly 10000, fine residences adorn it's 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 preparationsof work which is in tended to show the marked growth oi the city in manufacturing and com mercial importance and to present in { favorable light to the outside world tht Waterbury of the present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Domocratic Banquet.

HARTFORD, Dec S.-About 200 sat down at the banquet of the State Demo cratic club of Connecticut, which took place at Phalanx hall last night. Hon Simeon E. Baldwin of New Haven presided. The speakers were Governor elect Morris, Dr William Everett of Massachusetts, William Ham, ersley of Hartford, E. c. Bene- dict of Greenwich, Chairman Clinton B. Davis of the democratic state committee Roger Foster of New York, Judge Lynde Harrison of New Haven, and Lieutenant Governor-elect Cady. Let. ters of regret were read from Grover Cleveland, Sentor David B. Hill, Cover. nor William E. Russell and William B. Harrity, chairmsn of the democratic na' tional committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
TIMELY TOPICS.

Miller & Peck acknowledge that they are to blame for cutting prices, and care not what competitors may say. To-mor- row will be regular bargain day.
 Reii & Hughes are now showing their holiday line of umbrellas. They also have a bewiIdering ass rtment of baskets, sil, verware, etc, at popular prices
 A camera will make an excellent Christ mas pr, sent All kinds in stock at Bonner Preston & Co.'S.
 Holiday goods are arriving at F. J. Bo lan's hardware store.. Full hne of sport ing goods, skates, sleds, cutlery, etc. Na chinists' tools at lowest prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
NAucATuck AND VICINITY.
DoinGs of Day in the Valley BolOu
 This City.

This City.
 NAUGATUCK, Dec S.-At a meeting of the board of directors of the G. I. R. Glove company held this week G. M. AL lerton resigned his position es secretary of the company, having filled the office since 1888. F. F. Schaffer was elected to the office.
 ment made by different members of the fire department as regards the receipts and disbursements of the ball that in justice to the committee the report sub- mitted should be published. We have reason to believe there is a difference of $200 between thet actual receipts and what three different members have told us and other parties that there was taken in. We will willingly publish the report if furnished.
 The committee to arrange for music for the K. of c, are corresponding with some of the best military bands in the country, but have closed no engagement as yet.
 We are glad to notice that Miss Hays, who has been very ill with the typhoid pneumonia, is on fair way to recovery.
 We are informed by Selectman Hungerford that four physicians have been contracted with to look afler the SICK poor OI Luo UOWn, bOCGOES OpEluSi Futile, Robbins and Delaney. They each get the same price for the year and agree to furnish all medicines required. Doctors Spring and Futile last year re- ceived $375 for their services. A six-year-old child of Michael Cur ran, End, died yesterday. The funeral took place to-day.
 The plate glass front of the Tolles building was put in yesterday.
 The ladies of the Congregational church are making extensive prepara. tions for their fair and fancy goods sale on Wednesday and Thursday of next | week.
 \ This town received through the county commissioners for license last year $12,312.
 There was large attendance at the Swedish fair last night. For some reason unexplained to the committee attractions that had been volunteered did not materialize.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
TRIED TO BREAK JAIL.

James Becker of New Haven Has Two
 Years Added to His Sentence.
 NEW HAveN, Dec 9.-James Becker who was recently sentenced to jail for one year for embezzlement, attempted to escape Tuesday night. He remained in the work room, under bench, after the men had left the shop, and during the night tried to force the bars of 6 window, with heavy piece of iron. He was discovered and captured by the keeper, and this morning had two years added to his sentence for attempting tc break jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
WORLD OF SPORTS.

A half dozen Waterbury men went down this afternoon to see the Goddard. Maher fight at the Coney Island Athletic club this evening.
 Billy Joice, the young St Louisar who plays third base for the Brooklyns has left for Hot Springs, where he will devote the winter to rest and exercise Captain Tebeau of the Clevelands anC Yank Robinson will go to Hot Springs shortly, and Tip O'Neil writes iron Woodstock, Ont, that he will join tht boiling-out gang in few weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
A Card of Thanks.

Mrs Andrew O'Connell and family de- sire to thank all those who sympathized with them in their recent afiiction, and their special thanks are rendered to the employees of the Steele & Johnson manu featuring company, and to the Misses Dunn for foral offerings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
AMUSEM ENTS.
"Our GOblins."

"Our Goblins," William Gill's musical extravaganza, which is being somewhat elaborately reviewed by Brinkley broth CTS, couple of young gentlemen from Memphis, Tennessee, will be seen at Jacques opera house on Thursday even ing. We don't think that we ever heard of the Messers Brinkley brothers before, but they have secured cast of people for the presentation of comedy, the names of whom should serve to stamp
 the production as one of much merit.
 Mrs George S. Knight. a very familiar figure, William Blaisdell. late of the
 Pauline Hall opera Go, Clara Lavine, Annie Sutherland, and Oscar Girard are among the names advertised.
 "Fritz in Ireland"
 It is left for ''Fritz" Emmet to give
 us the smallest, youngest and altogether the cleverest stage baby. His little lul laby Lena is always sweet and charm ing. But Baby Spencer does something more than repeat words-she acts, and sings and dances-and of course brings down the house after her own fashion. She if very percocIous and charming fol
 SO small and young tot, being but five years old and, in point of years, is but
 mere baby; but she makes a deal more effective hit than if she were a young
 debutante of twenty. At the opera
 house Monday evening.
 Fay Foster BurIesque Co, Pretty girls in elegant costumes, sever | al clever comedians with many funny
 lines to speak and with many comica situations to participate in, and corps
 of clever specialists, the whole combined
 under the title of the Fay Foster burles que company, will appear at the opera
 house on Friday night. In addition tc
 olio is also given, the combination mak ing a capital bIll
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Fay Foster Burlesque Co,
Blizzard Rsging in Kansas.

HORTON, Kan, Dec 9.-A fierce bliz. gard is raging here. The storm set in last night and has continued unabated all day. No trains are running. One train is missing. Telegraph and tele- phone wires are down and the snow in some places has reached the tops of the houses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
LOCAL LlNES,

Try PHELAN'S 50 cent TEA. It is the best quality in the city. The best groceries, fruit and vegetables, and prompt and polite attention, all at LADD'S grocery.
 DrO. W. 8. Frost. 177 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
FELL INTO A TUB OF WATER.
William Winstanlev's IA Months old
 Child Drowned.

William W1nstanIeY'b A4 MuHtHB O1u
 Child Drowned.
 Frank Winstanley, the fourte en- months-old son of William Winstanley, fell into a tub of water this morning and was drowned. The child's mother had finished her washing and took the clothes into the back yard to put tbem on the line. Little Frank, who was just able to walk around the house, was left in the room. It is supposed that the child was playing with the water and fell into the tub. When the mother re- turned the child was dead. Dr Lus- comb was hurriedly summoned and worked upwards of an hour to restore consciousness without success. The family live in the rear of No 256 Bank street,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
MT Blaine,s Condition,

NEW YORK, December S.-Joseph R. Manley of Maine said to-day that MT Blaine continues to improve, and will start for the Pacific coast in January.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
RAIN, COLDER.

Omcial Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and To-Morrow.
 NEW YORK, Dec 8.-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., 1892-12-08
SPECIAL.

One lot Lamps only 50 in this lot, good value at $3 each, this lot only at $1.98. These are fitted with central draft burn CTS and are big bargain. One lot more-50 in this lot. Cast brass founts central draft burner, good lamps
 for $45O. This lot only at $2.98 each. They won't last long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

NEW YORK, Dec 9.-For Connecticut until p. m. on Friday: Rain, stationary temperature, much colder by Friday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
E. I. TURNER & co.

ment is now complete with all the leading publications.
 We offer all the popular sets at less than publishers prices
 Dickens, 15 volumes. Thackeray, 10 volumes. Cooper Leather Stcc1ing Tales, vol tunes. Emerson, volumes. Macaulay's England, 3 volumes.
 Hawthorne, volumes.
 Eminent Americans, by Losing, ? vol tunes. Webster Dictionary. Encyclopedia and Gazetteer, illustrated. Prof Drummond's addresses, cloth and | silver handsome edition. Complete Family Atlas of the World ; nicely bound. Famous American Fortunes Mark Twain's popular books-Huckle- berry Finn, Tom Sawyer, Prince and Pauper. \ Shakespeare ; popular edition. | Pictorial History of the Civil War.
 Heroes of the Dark Continent.
 Books for children. Our line of Juven ile books is very large and includes all the new things out this season hand somely illustrated with illuminated GOV CTS.
 Giovanni, new. book by Mrs Burnett. Grandma's Memories.
 Captain January, and hundreds ot others.
 The Worlds Columbian Exposition Sketch Book illustrating and describing the principal buildings with their loca tions, dimensions, cost, etc. An indexet birds eye view of the grounds. Every
 body should secure this book. Our assortment of Holiday Goods i
 very complete. We invite early inspec } tion.
The record-union., 1892-09-24
BRIEF NOTES

The Knights of Pythias are preparing
to lay out burial plat in the City Gene
terry.
On Thursday night Chinaman col
lided with street-car at Third and l
streets and was badly injured.
There was a lively scrap in the City
Hotel Saloon last evening, in which con-
siderable blood was spilled, but no ar
rests were made.
For the week ending yesterday fines
were imposed in the Police Court to the
amount of S625, of which 1925 was COL
lected. Three gamblers paid in $500.
Detective Burkes friends are having a
little fun at his expense because of re-
port that pickpocket relieved him of his
surplus cash while IN crowd at the de-
pot the other day.
Water Inspector Dole is engaged in an
examination of all hydrants in the BUSH
ness section of the city to see if any are
leaking and wasting water. He should
have no trouble in finding plenty of
them