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Evening journal., 1892-12-24
BROKERS IN CHRISTMAS eLEE.

Members OF New York Exchanges Amuse
Themselves in Their Inimitable Way.
New York, Dec 24-The members
of the Produce Exchange had two kinds
of Christmas celebration yesterday. after
business was over. One consisted in
throwing clouds Of flour and balls of
dough wherever crowd gathered TO
make a good target The other con-
sisted Of music, poetry and talk The
former was held on the floor Of the
Exchange and the other in the library.
The stuffed-cat was put on the railing
on the stock exchange floor Most of
the members thought it was alive until
somebody knocked IL down. Then every
body who could picked 10 up and lambasted
somebody else with il. Later, two big
rabbits and six little ones were intro,
duced on the floor They cost IS and
the men who had bought them groaned
when they squatted down and refused
TO run.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
TO TAPER FINGERS.
A Compressor to Squeeze Fashion Into
Hands.


Hands.
WASHINGTON, ID. G. Dec. 24.-The
Patent Office on Thursday granted a
patent on device worthy Of the ancient
Greeks. It is system of fnger.tapering
and joint-reducing bands. The idea is
to make thimble-shaped bands Of thin
and plant aluminium in sets Of various
sizes to iit the fingers and thumbs, and
by wearing them at night gradually pro-
duce the slenderest tapering 80 much ad-
mired by the fashionable world.
Aluminium bands are provided with
rings which are crowded down on the
outside so as TO compress the finger and
drive the blood back to any desired state
of diminutiveness. The letters patent
do not state whether the use Of the new
device is attended with pain or not 1t Is
said these bands have been thoroughly
tested by several of the best known
ladies of fashion in Washington and
Philadelphia, and they speak Of them in
the highest terms of praise.
The leading merchant in cosmetics and
toilet articles in Chicago is forming a
stock company to buy the patent, and
boom the finger taperer at the Worlds
Fair. The paten tee says his idea will 20
like wild fire, as have so many other in.
ventions TO produce beauty, and he
thinks his patent is worth at least
| $50. 600.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
BLAINE STILL IMPROVES.

Getting Along so Well That Physicians
VIII Attend Less Frequently.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-The improve
ment in Mr.. Blaines condition continues
and this morning it was said at his resi-
dence that he 'fs very much better"
Mr.. Blaine is now getting along so
comfortably that DR. Johnston, his phys.
ician thinks there is no longer any occa
sion for himself and DR.. Hyatt to make
early morning visits to see how the
patient has passed the night. Today
the doctors for the first time since Sun
day omitted the call they have heretofore
made at about o'clock.
There is now a more cheerful air about
the Blaine residence and the members
of the family occasionally leave the house
to enjoy the frosty air and do a little
shopping.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

n. W. Davis is in Milford.
Miss Katie Morris. Of Nliddletown. is the
guest OF Mrs. j. l.. NanDyke.
J. Newman Davis is spending the holidays
with his parents near Elkton. Nd.
Miss ena Stats. Of this city. viii spend
the holidays with her parents at Sassafras.
Nd.
Mrs BENJAMIN Bowen and children are
spending Christmas with relatives at Fair
Hill. Nd.
Senator George ray was in New York city
yesterday and called upon president-elect
Cleveland.
Harry Waddington, bsggage-master at tho
=. W. a b. depot, is convalescing from a se1i-
Gus Illness
Warren Whitford, OF the Daily Palladium.
New Haven. Conn Is at home and will spend
Christmas with his parents.
Warren Whitford. formerly Of this city but
now Of New Haven. Conn.,. Is spending Gho
holidays with friends here.
Wilmingt0nians registered In New York
hotels are; W. II. koss, Holman House.
4. Q. Tyson, L. II. SatterthWaite, ST. Denis.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
AL Embez.IIng nank omcIal pardoned.

PITTsBURe, Dec. 24.-Harry Flann,
who tive years ago was convicted on the
charge Of embezzlement of funds Of the
Marine National bank and sentenced TO
serve five years in the penitentiary has
been pardoned by President Harrison and
was this morning released. Mrs. Flann
who is the daughter Of an ex.city
official of prominence worked
tirelessly for her husbands pardon and
daughter met her husband at the prison
gate They entered a carriage and
were driven to their old home on Wylie
avenue, where royal welcome by
through trial and imprisonment waited
him
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
nR. M,eLYNN RESTORED.

The DeDosed Catholic Clergyman
Released From Papal Censure.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The famous
case of Father McGlynn, of st. Stephens
Church, has finally been decided by the
restoration to him of authority to per
form his priestly functions.
The settlement of the case came
within the scope of the general power
vested in Monsignor Satolli, the Papal
Legate, and the decision was promul
gated by him last night at the Catholic
University. where he is stopping.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
Q. A. r. FIars Not roIItleal.

CHICAGO, Dec. "a Captains c. H.
Hodges has been tried at Fairfeldlthis
state before G. A. r. courtmartial for
violating a rule Of the order in carrying
a Grand Army flag at the head of a
Democratic procession Of old soldiers.
He was found technically guilty and sen
tenced to a slight reprimand The fact
that he had been a valiant soldier during
the rebellion saved him from greater
punishment.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
Presentation OF Rocking chair.

Frank Gael, the leader Of the Scott NJ
f. Church choir. was presented with a
handsome rocking chair last evening by
the members of the choir. The
choir had gathered at the parson.
age to rehearse their Christmas
music, when the opportunity was taken
advantage of. Rev. John France, the
pastor. made the presentation speech
and Mr.. Gael responded with a few
appropriate words The organists Misses
Ella Peirce and Maggie Butz were also
presented with fruit basket each.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
and gIyen the right Of way over alI

and given the right of way over all
other freight.
Prices of the Dinner Table Viands
The markets were not too well patron
lied this morning on account of the
intense cold weather. The bulk of
poultry has been purchased during the
week but there was plenty in the mar.
kets The price Of turkeys ranged from
IA to 20 cents per pound. Chickens
were high at IA to 16 cents Eggs
were selling at 33 to 80 cents a dozen.
Nice celery was punched at 8 to 30 cents.
Cranberries are plentiful and the sales
are good,
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
weathered old oeean,s oaIes.

LONDON. Dec. a. The Cunard line
steamer Etruria arrived of Kinsale at
400 o'clock this morning. A heavy gale
was blowing and the steamer made no
attempt to call at Queenstown, but pro-
ceeded direct for Liverpool.
The Inman liner City of Pars passed
Browhead at 6.10 n. m. Notwithstand-
ing the heavy weather the City of Paris
landed a number Of her passengers and
her mails at Queenstown. The passen-
gers say that they experienced terrific
weather on the voyage Since Tuesday
last the ity of Paris had not steamed
as well as she should have done and It
was supposed by the passengers that she
had met with some mishap to part Of her
machinery. The time Of the passage
was six days, twelve hours and twenty
one minutes.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
Cleared the Docket, Then Resigned.

ST. LOUIS, NO., Dec. 24.-Judge WV.
Edwards convened the st. Louis county
circuit court yesterday at 10 o'clock a.
m. and one hour later he announced that
he had disposed of all business before
him and retired from the circuit judge.
ship. a position which he had occupied
twenty nine consecutive years. The bar
of st. Louis county at Clayton passed
resolutions expressing their esteem.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
united I'M Union Parsonars.

james A Clough and Miss Susan NJ.
Lesler, were united by Rev. f. l.. Hub
bard, In Union M. e. Parsonage, on
Thursday evening. Jabez B. Lo WIDEN
of Shamokin. Pa, and Rebecca E. Bough-
man were married at 500 Monroe street
also on Thursday by Rev. Mr.. Hubbard.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
Forming a Brass trust.

WATERBURY,, Conn, Dec. 24-The
preliminary work in the formation Of
gigantic brass trust is nearly finished.
It has taken much time to interest all
the brass concerns in the movement, but
most of them have now agreed 70 Join
and the trust will be formally organized
next month
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
BIddinr LooI.e Good-nye.

A number of the friends of Colonel
Milo w. Locke called upon him at the
Clayton House last evening for the pur-
pose of bidding him goodbye He held
an informal reception in his rooms. The
genial colonel has secured a government
contract in Florida. 10 will take him
three years TO finish il, and requires his
personal supervision.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
scUTTLlNe NOT ATTEMPTED.
Cbilians Deny That an Attempt Wa,
Made to Sink war ship.

LhAltuuh DenY Iuut an Attempt WAS
Made to Sink a war ship.
VALPARAISO, Dec. 24-Naval officials
deny the stories sent TO the United
States and Europe relative TO the at
tempt TO sink the war ship Almirante
Cochrane There Is no truth in the story.
the seacock of the war ship was opened
by mistake. This gave rise to ridiculous
rumors, which were magnifed into a re.
port that an attempt had been made to
scuttle the ship.
number Of the persons who were
arrested during the recent trouble al
Santiago have been released. Only the
leaders Of the attempted revolution art
being held for trial.
The United States cruiser yorktown
will sail tomorrow. She win meet Ad
miral Gherardi's squadron at Punti
Arenas. The entire squadron will theI
sail for MOntevideo.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
Through the Iee 10 peath.

UEIoNvH.LE, N. Y, Dec 24.-David
Sullivan and David Evermont, were
drowned in the Waikiki just over the
Jersey line yesterday. Both parties
attended dance at Sidney Hedglands
Thursday night. As they were crossing
the Waikiki on the ice both men broke
through
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
ro Holn Moody md sanI.er.

There viii be meeting of ministers
and laymen interested in the Moody and
Sankey meetings on Sunday afternoon at
4 o'clock, in West Presbyterian Church,
Eighth and Washington streets. A full
representation from all the churches is
requested to be present.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
Pra,ers for q FastIng cd.

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 24.-There is a
Christmas cat in the Blackstone Valley
which has tasted thirty-one days. A
note written from unknown sources says
the cat will eat on Christmas day, and
prayers have been offered to this effect
by the family owning the cat.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
A WHITE CHRIST MAS.
Enough Frost and Snow to DO Away
with the "Green."

with the "Green."
Providence could not have given
Delaware better Christmas weather. 1t
is cold, clear and exhilerating. Red
noses, red checks and red eyes are in
vogue, but the red nose is not the re-
suit Of the "red-eye."
Skating is good, and there is Just
enough snow ON the roofs, vacant
lots and nearby hills to do away with the
idea of green Christmas" Everybody
is in for two days of rest or recreation.
If they do not have it it is not the fault
of the weather
The average temperature in the city
this morning was13 degrees above zero.
1t is the coldest day of the winter and
much colder than it was at this time
last year.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24

Quoted by Rev. George Savory, at 1890
a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sunday school at
9 a. m.
''On Finding Jesus" will be the subject
of Rev. B. f. Jester. at the First M. p.
Church, in his 1880 sermon. In the
evening at 7.30 o'clock his subject will
be Good Tidings." There will be special
music at each service under the leader
ship of Professor Joseph p. Aldred. The
Sunday school entertainment will take
place next Wednesday evening.
The Christmas program at st. Anne's
r. G. Church will be as follows:
5a. m.-Solemn high mass; Lambil.
lotles mass in d; "Adeste Fideles" or
chestra accompanist; Serum, Rev. D. J.
Crowley.
Masses at z and 10 o'clock a. m.
4p. m.-Stearus Vespers in b; Mag
nefcat, (Mozart); Ave Verum, Trio
o Salutaris, solo, violin obligato; Serum,
E, Rev. ]. V. Treacey, of st. Mary's S-m.
mary, Baltimore. Miss A. e. Megill will
preside at the organ and Fred Donovan
will perform on the violin. The music
will be rendered by an augmented choir
and orchestra.
The services in Old Swedes' Church
ouio Ofohihh VIII Oohslou u Dho o.h SAHe
of the carols at midnight. Christmas
Day the following is the order of ar
rangements: Celebration of the Holy
Communion, 6 o'clock, a. m. morning
service 8 80; second celebration and ser
mon, at 1890; Sunday school festival
services, p. m, and evening service anc
lesson, 7.30 The 1890 a. m. service
will be the principle feature of the day
and the following will be the program
then:
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
Tutortalnment M RIsInr sun.

The pupils Of Rising Sun public school
rendered a very interesting Christmas
program in the rising Sun hall. The
school house was unable TO hold the
audience which was composed of the
parents and friends of the children.
The program was splendidly rendered
considering that it was the first enter.
tainment held by the pupils for mum
Of years. The characters and speakers
were arranged as follows:
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
A Quarrel Ends in murder.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 24.-Mike Wilson.
a negro preacher and M. Kidd,a colored
driver, quarreled yesterday, while warm
ing them selves at a stove. Kidd threw
a stick Of wood at Wilson hitting him on
the forehead and killing him.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
Natural Products Give out.

ST. MARY's, o., Dec 24.-The supply
of natural gas. coal and wood has given
out here. The weather is very cold and
there is great suffering.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
NIore Chrlstmns DrunI,s.

The drunks this morning in the
Municipal Court were each fined 81.
They were: Anthony KIodish. Warten
Blake, colored; Charles Woodward,
Thomas O'Neal. Annie Holiday, colored,
and Eugene Donaldson
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
rhe Pence nIonex pnid

The Johnson Forge Company has paid
the money awarded by the jury in the
Harry +. Peace damage case. The
amount was 50, ESQ.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
u uneIe sam TaI.es Half-Holiday.

WAsHNGToN, Dec. 24-An the execu-
tive departments closed today at 12
o'clock. They will not be opened again
for business until Tuesday morning.
Evening journal., 1892-12-24
CHRISTMAS EVE /!
Extensive Preparations for
the Festal Holiday.
NO FAT GRAVEYARD NOW
The Snow and Frost Will Cover
All the Green.

With the Thermometer Registering 13
Degrees Christmas Eve Shopping is
Being Retarded But the Bleak Winter
Winds and Icyi Sidewalks VIII Make IL
veritable OId-Time Christmas-Elabo-
rate Preparations in the City Churches
for To-Morrow-Stocking the Larder.
The Kind of a Christmas That Charles
Dickens Wrote About.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
Proved an A1ibi.

It was a case of chicken stealing and the prints of bare feet were found in the sand around the henhouse. The lawyer for the prosecution was one who, if he had been Napoleon Bonaparte, never would have crossed the Alps; he would simply have pulled them up by the roots and thrown them over the fence. The prisoner was an unknown tramp and lame at that
 "You say you don't know anything about this thiefs" queried the lawyer fiercely.
 That's what swore to, sir, i" replied the tramp meekly.
 "You were in the back yard of Slamtipp's house about supper time"
 "Yes, sir"
 "You know the location of the hen housef"
 "Yes, sir"
 "You were seen on the road in front of the house some time after darkP
 "I was there, sir"
 "You were in the yard after darkf"
 "Yes, sir, and after supper also, sir," re piled the prisoner, with a wan smile at his innocent little joke in such place.
 And you were seen by the cook sitting on the doorstep with your shoe off~
 Yes, sir, there was a pebble in it that was too big to get out of the hole it got in at."
 "Now, sir, purpose to prove that you made those tracks with your bare feet while you were stealing the chickens of the plaintiff"
 You can't do it, sir," said the prisoner mildly, but firmly.
 And why not, prayf" asked the prose cutor, with fine sarcasm.
 Because, sir, Pve got one wooden leg sir," and he gave kick that sent it clear across the courtroom and almost knocked a constable senseless.-Detroit Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
MORE GUM DROPS.

The Canaan NEWS was 21 years old last week Thursday, and has the best wishes of many friends and subscribers for long ife.-New Hartford Tribune.
 The CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS closed its 21st volume last week, and proposes in it's advent upon another year, to consult the best interests of the community in it's treatment of public affairs. It will ''oppose any scheme or combination designed to defraud, op- press or debauch the public" The NEWS is progressive and enterprising paper and deserves-as it doubtless re- ceives-generous upport.-Berkshire Courier.
 The CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS is receiving congratulations upon the at- tainment of its 21st birthday. The NEWS is one of the best weeklies that come to our table, and the work on it is much brighter and better than that onthe average weekly paper. The NEWS is a credit to the place where it is printed, and to everybody connected with the paper.-Rockville Evening Journal, July ?.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
MUNTsvILLE.

Mrs. Sidney Ensign was the guest of Winsted friends for short time last week.
 Lucius and Miles Hanchett, of Orange, N. J., also Geo. Hanchett, of Bridge port, spent the 4th with their mother Mrs. Annie Hanchett
 0. B. Hanchett has sold fine road horse to I. B. Prindle, cashier of the Pequonnock National bank, Bridgeport
 There was large attendance at the business meeting of the Y. P. s. O. E held at the home of c. E. Chase, Tues day evening, June 28. At the election of officers M. C.::Dean was elected presi- dent; Mrs. G. H. Dean, vice president; Miss Louise Morse, secretary.
 Our school closed Friday, July | Myrl Alexander, Clarence Wolfinger, Clifford Hillyer and Edith Scoville re- ceived spelling prizes. Mary Hillyer re- ceived the writing prize. Each pupil received 8 handsome gift from the teacher, Miss Minnie Dean. In return Miss Dean was presented with box of fine handkerchiefs from her sch olars as an evidence of their affection and esteem for her.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
WEST CORNWALL.

Colin D. Morgan and family, of Mon- treal, are at the Gold mansion for the summer.
 James House and family, from Bridge port, are again summer guests at Rogers farm.
 Miss Janet Mattison, of Plainfield, N. J., is at R. N. Cochrane's.
 Mrs Henry Sheppard and family, of New Haven, .are boarding at s. J. Adams.
 E. F. Scov1lle. of Bridgeport, spent the 4th at M. s. Buffers.
 Thomas Wilson and son, James, of Bridgeport, were up last week to attend his fathers funeral at Lime Rock on Thursday.
 Arthur K. Allen, of Bridgeport, is visiting at Rogers farm.
 o. F. Calkins is with friends in An sonia this week.
 Artist J. Fl. Moser started on Satur. day from New York on yachting cruise to Newport aad return.
 The Cochrane families held a picnic and clam bake on the Sharon side on the 4th.
 Alfred Nickerson and brother, Marion, were here over Sunday and the 4th.
 A cablegram from Germany last week announced the death of Ulrich von Putt. kamer, who has been in very critical condition for many months.
 Miss Lillie Wilson, of Long Hill, is visiting friends in this village.
 Walter Hart. George w. Cochrane, Misses Minnie Cochrane and Sadie Ross expect to attend the annual meeting o1 Christian Endeavor in New York.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
NORFOLK.

Dr Moses, of New York, presided at the organ in church Sunday.
 o. J. Cole and family, of Hartford, will move into their cottage this week.
 H. s. Walters and family are in their cottage for the season.
 The ragmuffins were out in force on the 4th, having the best parade ever seen here.
 There was an Episcopal service at the town hall last Sunday, and will continue throughout the summer every Sunday at 10, AS a. m.
 The new organ presented by Miss Sarah Eldridge to the Congregational church is completed and gives universal satisfaction. Will try to give descrip- tion of 1t next week.
 The gymnasium, built by Miss Alice B. Eldridge, is open to the public now free to all. There are four or five classes every day under the instruction of Prof Crenshaw, of Baltimore.
 Prof Stoeckel and family, from New Haven, have taken possession of their new house and are making themselves as comfortable as possible in tue second story while waiting for the carpenters and painters to finish the rest of the house.
 The engagement of MT Edward E. Swift, of Norfolk, and Miss Florence Wilson, of New York, is announced.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
A Missouri Snake Farm.

Sig. Don Allen and Senorita Lama Lee, representing the J. E. Childs snake farm at Chadwick, were in Ozark Fri day and Saturday establishing agencies for their rattlesnake oil. Miss Lee had with her pair of water moccasins that she handled as though they were kit tens. There is no doubt that snakes can be petted as easily as anything else, and for a choice between snakes and alli- gators we would certainly take snakes.
 Among the many enterprises in south west Missouri there is probably none that attracts more attention than does the snake farm located three-fourths of mile due west of Chadwick. The farm proper consists of about five acres, half inclosed by natural stone wall, or a ledge.
 On one side of this inclosure is nat ural rock cave, and out of this cave runs an everlasting stream of the purest water. This spring being on the high est spot of land on the farm it is easily conveyed to all places where needed. MT. Childs has been dealing in snakes and manufacturing rattlesnake oil for over ten years, and finds it quite prof itable, as he supplies all species of snakes for exhibition purposes, all kinds of snake curiosities and rattlesnake oil to the drug trade, and charges an admis- sion fee of ten cents to all visitors who come to the farm. He is now fixing up the place for the summer trade, and will have large pens built for the snakes, with living pond of water in each one and a platform on the outside where visitors may stand out of danger look. ing at the hundred different species, all in their natural state, eating, drinking, playing, swimming, fighting, sleeping, etc.-Ozark (Mo.) News.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
KENT.

The members of l. O. G. T. held a strawberry and ice cream festival at town hall on Wednesday evening, June 29. There was good attendance.
 Miss Cora Catlin is visiting friends in Winsted.
 Miss Nettie Staats, of Jersey City, is the guest of Miss Mary King.
 MT, and Mrs. J. z. Mason, of New Haven, are at the Elmore House.
 MT. and Mrs. J. M. Ingersoll, of New York, are in town for the summer.
 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Chapin and family are at J. Hopson's.
 Chas. Gum and family, of New York are at J. Berry's, in North Kent.
 Mrs Adeline Beckley returned from Canaan yesterday.
 Wm. Berry, also O. P. Britton and family, of New York, were in town a few days last week.
 Conductor 0. P. Lane and family visited friends in town over Sunday.
 Dr. J. w. King and Chas. H. Gaylord left town Wednesday of last week for a sea voyage and on Thursday sailed from New York in company with Dr. W. M. Barnum, who is physician on steamship going to Aspinwall. Dr. King, whose failing health makes the journey neces- sary, intends to continue his trip to California, and will be absent several months.
 Mrs. M. St John Fuller is travelling with her brother, E. St John, Genl Mgr. O. R. I. & P. R. R, through the northwestern states, New Mexico and Southern California. Miss Lennie Stuart started west Saturday last to meet a party of friends from California and ac- company them on pleasure trip to Alaska. Representatives from Kent may now be found in all corners of the American continent. The Fourth was observed here with about as much enthusiasm as the fourth of any other month, though the boom and fizz of fire crackers and the smell of powder pervaded the air as dim re- hinder of glorious liberty, etc. Some of the young men enjoyed game oi base ball in the afternoon. and fireworks were displayed in the evening. Mis- Grace Plumb, of Cornwall Bridge served ice cream to the public at towr hall.