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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
TWO LITTLE cHINCHILLAs,

in holes in the rocks or in burrows
which they have dug. At twilight they
come forth in search of roots to eat, and
are very lively and frisk about. They
are great climbers and run up bare
walls of rock that seem to offer no foot
hold whatever.
The chinchilla is highly valued for its
fur, which is one of the softest known
This fur is very important article of
commerce. This seems pity, for the
pretty little creatures have been so
hunted in recent years that they are
becoming fewer and fewer. Some day
they may even become extinct, unless
they are protected and kept in domes-
ticated state, as we keep rabbits. 1t is
believed that they could be tanned and
reared quite easily. They would make
lovely pets.
The ancient Peruvians priced the
chinchilla as highly as we do now.
They wove a fine cloth from the hair;
in fact it is not at all impossible that
the famous Inca of Peru wore a mantle
of chincilla cloth when he was taken
prisoner by Pizarro.-Sophie Scissors.
in Our Little Men and Women.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
IN HONOR OF GOV. HILL. "a,
Tho Farewell Banquet OF State Omcsr
to Him in Albany.

Tho Farewell Banquet OF State Omcsrs
to Him in Albany.
ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. The fare
we'll banquet of the State officers to re-
firing Gov. Hill took place last night ut
the Hotel Kenmore and was one OF tbs
most elaborate affairs ever hell in thin
city. The hall was decorated with
potted plants and palms and the tables
laden in the center with orchids,
roses aud other cut flowers There
were $50 guests at the table aud for
each one, as a souvenir, there was an
elaborate menu card.
Letters of regret were received from
ex- President Cleveland, Hon. Daniel
Lamont, Calvin S. Brice. VIM. C.
Whitney, Mayor Grant, Gen. Daniel E.
Sickles, Richard Croker, James w.
Ridgeway, Chas. A. Bolger, Chief JUS
tice Ruger and the judges of both divis-
ions of the Court of Appeals, Bourks
Cochran, Joseph Pulitzer, Cha1. A.
Dana, BENZ. Wood and others.
The only toasts ON the programme
were those of David B. Hill, as Governor,
and Roswell P. Flower, as Governor
elect. Gov. Hill responded to the toast
1.-THE Governor of the State
Toast Master Rice then arose and
toasted the Governor elect of the State
Of New York. Mr.. Flower responded
very briefly, confninK his remarks to
generalities, compliments to the roti ring
governor and assurances of his desire TO
aid in good government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
TRIAL oF DR.. GRAVES.
The Case to Go to the Jury Tomorrow
Judge Furman's Charge.

S0S~ ~ Nv ~ bhS y ury To- m OrrOW-
Judge Furman's Charge.
DENVER, Col, Jan Judge Fur
man concluded his speech to the jury
in the Graves trial at six O'Clock
last evening. He spent a large portion
OF his time in discovering the law nd
protesting against the ridicule AMI
abuse of counsel for the State. He did
not attempt to justify the contrad ictory
story which DIR. Graves told on the
stand. he said he did not have to do
so. The only burden resting upon him
was to show wherein the evidence of
the State fail ed to show the guilt of the
defendant The State was obliged to
Su6vert the presumption of innocence.
Judge Furman endeavored to in
huence the sympathy of the jury,
quoting extensively from the Bible.
All his illustrations were drawn from
scripture. He pictured awful mistakes
that had arisen from convictinR a man
on circumStancial evidence 1t was
Grus, the State had brought witnesses
from various Estates and the question
was asked how they could manufact-
ure the circumstances that fit in SO
nicely. 1t was done he said, through
the PinkeEtons.
he spent more time showing the fala-
etes OF the evideace of Mr.. Shikey and
other witnesses. Mr.. Stevens will con-
clude for the State to- morrow and then
the jury will retire to decide the fate
Of DR.. Graves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
IN RUSSIA'S AID.


Eorth Liberal HPspOHHrS,
LINCOLN, Nsb., Jan. Gov. Thayer
and Labor CommissiOner Ludden are
actively at work in securing the pro :
posed train load of corn to be sent to
the famine sufferers of Russia, and
from dozens Of points in the State re =
sponses are coming to the Governors
proclamation.
Mr. Ludden estimates that 200, 900
pounds of breadstuffs will be donated
by Nebraska
Gov. Thayer has. received a letter
from Gov. Merriam, of Minnesota a,
stating that the millers' orKauizatio n
there has raised 1, 900, 600 pounds of
-four for the Russian sufferers. The
letter suggests that as the Russ ian
Charge d'Afrairey has agreed to char
ter steamer to take the suppl es
across the ocean. Nebraska join with
Minnesota in making up a shipload.
Governor Thsyer is in hearty accord
with the idea that the shipload be made
up from . few Western States, but as
the Naval Department has said that
Nebraska and Minnesota can have the
frigAte Constellation to take the sup
plies to ST. Petersburg, free of expense
the Governor thinks that to be the bet
ter way of shipment.
II would like" said he, ito have tn e
contribution from this country go a free
Offering the entire way, and land in
Russia in q ship carrying the American
colorS 1t would make the gift COM
plste and much more satisfactory to
the givSrs.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01

LoCKPoRT, n. Y, Jan. An investi.
CATION will be made by the War Depart
ment into the alleged smuggling Of
Cinnamon at Fl Niagara John Branu.
of Company was heard yesterday be-
fore U. S. Commissioner Pound, Capt.
Heistand and Lieut.. Irving tsstIfyinR.
He acknowledges that many Of the sol :
diers are engaged in the practice and
acquire considerable money therefrom.
1t is said that the Cinnamon are fire.
quently robbed by the soldiers, who
then con1ne them and report to the
Custom authorities that they had bsO N
caught crossing the river. Such and
other outrageous practices are coming
to light.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
Ign

A Georgia paper, the Quitman Free
Press, tells a story of the odd result OF
an old negro's attempt to use "big
word" The old man was up before
Judge Gerry, of Dawson, charged with
some small offense.
"Have you a lawyer?" tho court
asked.
mo, sah."
Cant you get one?"
mo, sah.'
Don't you want me to appoint one 70
defend you?"
mo, sab; jes' tot I'd leabe my case
to de igfi'$hce OBJ de co'tIA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
+ THE NEW YEAR.
How 1t Was Ushered in BY the Inhabit.
ants of Gotham.


ants of Gotham.
NEW YORK, Jan. Amid the blow
ing OF nsh horns, the firing of guns,
blowing of trumpsbs, calliopss, fog
horns, Locomotive whistles and the
Ginning of balls, the New Year was well
coined by the people of the metropolis.
In var1n1s sections 0R;the city, especially
around the City Hall and News paper
Row, the small boy and the fish horn
were painfully evident.
Trinity Church was the mecca of
many thousands. The flne weather
served to bring out an innumer BILE
number Of people and it seemed as if
the half of New York were crowded
about the famous old edifice. The old
familiar tunes tollei from the chimes
but were lost upon the sir SO gre at was
the noise made by the people gathered
in the nOiRhborhood.
A. the City Hall, Patrick SArsfoli
Gilmore and his band of 100 pie cos
played . welcome to the New Year,
Tbs City Hall was handsomely illumin-
"ssd and presented gay appearance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01

BALTIMORE, MI, Jan. IA syndi.
cate OF B<im dreams have bough tn g
DAILY News" OF this city. They will
organize n new company and enlarue a
the paper. 1t has been reported tina t
the paper was bought as an organ for
the Independent Democrats and to OBJ
pose Senator German. This is denied
BY those who are in position to speak
Tor the new owners. Purely journal
1StAe combinations were bahind the
deal The paper will be Democratic on
National issues, and will advocate the
nomination of Er. Cleveland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
Gave Rlmsslr Up q, . Murd.r.r

Boston, Jan. Thomas Goodwin
Of Roxbury is held at Station 10 on Oh q
charge of granddaughter. Hs gave him.
self up to the police saying that he
had murdered his wife; that some DAYS
ago he came home and not liking the
state OF affairs in his household quar-.
relied with his wife and in the pitc shed
battle that ensuSd indicted iniurie. on
MrG Goodwin that probably were the
cause OF her death. on GERS visited tha
house And found the woman's dead BODY
on the bed. An autopsy will be hold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
Dlsappe arnno. or Collerian Warr.n.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ralph War
rem, of New York City, Princeton Col
lOGe student and n we'll known football
player, left the hOuss of friends whore
he was visiting in this city WsduSsd Az
morning and has not been sssn sIrce.
He attended the Cleo Club Goa cert and
reception at the Vice-Pr Ssident'a Tu0a-
day evening and Wednesday morning
he complained of headache and lixzinS &c
and started out for walk about 7
o'clock. He failed to return aud hts
friends are greatly alarmed over his dis
AppearAnce. Ut i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
Ion Works Sold.

HHLLIDAYsBURe, Pa, Jan. 1.-The
large rolling mill, furnaces and fran
chises of the Hollidaysburg & Gap Iron
Works were sold at receivers sale yes
terday to hon. A. S. Lands, trustee
for the hrst mortgage creditors. The
considerationgmoneyw was $95, $50. TRo'
works have been idle for q year. bur
will resume with a forcs of $50 men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
A Lawyer HOrsowhippsd,

CLEvELAED, O., Jan. attorney C.
pro minent citizens, was horsewhipped
In his office yesterday by Thomas ReiI.
ley, . we'll known politician. The as.
s3ult grew out of an alleged insult By
Hotzs to one Of Rsilley's lady clients,
who is said to be the latter's bet rothed.
Hot1e denies all knowledge of tho in
sault, and says that the first Sine hS
hoard Of it WAs when RaIllsy oslied on
: him with the cowhide. u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
THE CHINCHILLA.
A Pretty Little Animal Whose Fur Is N
Soft as Silk.

A Pretty Little Animal Whose Fur Is ~
Soft as Silk.
where does this lovely fur come
from?" asked Alice, of the golden hair,
as she touched her soft rosy cheek to
her gray chinchilla muff, with a ca
ressing motion, as if it had been a kit
ten.
Come into the library" said I, 'and
we will look it up"
So we hunted the natural histories
and books Of reference. We even found
picture of the pretty little creatures
for the chincilla fur had once belonged
to cunning squirrel-like animals with
large ears and long, bushy tails.
The home of the chinchilla is among
the Andes mountains, in Chilli, Bolivia
and Peru. They like each other and
live in colonies. They sleep daytimes,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
Piesss Goes Back ON slnv,D.

NEW York, Jan. 1.-The tel egram
received by Frank Slavin, the we'll
known pugiliSt, from George Pissse,
his hacker, in which the latter said :
"Will write. Do not care to back you
in America" has caused great conster-
nation to Slavin and his crony, Mitchell.
They recovered themselves, however, in
a very short tins aud wore as full of
talk as ever. They claim thsy can get
backing for $40, 900 inside of forty ght
hours
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. The total
coinage at the Philadelphia mint for
the year just ended is about 90. 900, UOC
pieces of a total value of $4,000, 900.
ThtS total is not as great as last year.
which IL accounted for by the fact thai
the silver dollar has not been coin &c
since last July. All the dies useI iu
the coinage Of 1891 silver have bsep
destroyed, together with the forge and
hammer. To-morr ow work will be
started on coin for the new year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01

WILEEsBARRE, Pa, Jan. IAN
Italian, Fincenzo Dslorenz1, who for
some tine has bse a utterinx cnunterfetS
" Lotes. WAS ,rrestel at p s~sp.rS
last evsniLB anil taken h-To :. Unissd
States IA,mtnissioner Cotbur 4 AZ SarAp.
ton. He was seAEmt.tsd II a&sAult =
~, V0U BALL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
Gov. Boios Down With Grip.

Dies MONIES, Ia, Jan. 1.-Gov Boles
is confined to his room with the grip
He has not been we'll for several days,
aid was at last com PEELED to TAXA to
his room. The first intima att on the pub
lie Lad of his condition was Wedu eSday
night when he was to have received the
members of the State Teachers Assocl-
alton, but found it impossible to be
nreaent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
4 Family NIpnl Ont

ATCHIsoN, KRs., Jan. IA FAMILY
named Delaney who lived near here has
been wiped out by death within q week.
They moved into a new house before ths
walls were dry and the father sickle ned
and died almost before the house warm
ing festivities were over. The mother
i'm mediatsly took sick and died and was
buried Sunday. The two sons were
then attacked apparently by the same
malady and both died yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01

BosToN, Jan. 1.-During quarrel
last evening between John H Gallagher
aud John II. Stedman, two local sport.
ing men, the latter stabbed Gallagher
in the neck. from the effects OF which
he died. Stedman- disappeared after
the Stabbing, and the police are now
making viz orOuS search for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
Chill Would Not Feel Humiliated.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The Santiago cor
respondent of the Times cables, Oh
what he claims to be the hig hest
authority, that Chill would not feel
humiliated in helping to terminate
peacefully and in y manner honorable
to both couu tries the dispute now in
progress between the United States aud
Chilli. The same correspondent adls
that it is evident that there are FIRE
brands in Chilli who are anxious for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
Jswslsr Home Turns Up in p.,r.,.

NASHUA, N. a, Jan. 1.-Goerrs +.
Home, the jows1lsE, who has boSn
missing some tims, has turned up n
DotrotG A lOttox was Peeotvad lion
hlm dAtsd DoteeiA IN which Ao ca
planned that the ealss ee Ais sudAen
asgeSseuEe was SHe g e tAs fese sAss .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
The Murderer broke Jan.

TRENTON ~ j., Jan. 1.-wnliau
esrUby, the eolorsd murderer, escaped
fsom the eouatg jail % this pleco AZ ~
Awaiting wan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
SOCIETY AND. CLUB MEETINGS.

ew- Secretaries are requested to send in thC
dates of meetings of societies, lodges and club
and to notify us of any changes of regular meet
ing nights
Meetings This Evening.
Second Advents.
Lady Trumbul, Daughters of Liberty.
Phoenix Fire Co, No 1.
Protector Hose Co, NOD.
Rose Hill Hose Co, No 5.
Court Shields, A. o. F. of A.
Local Photo society.
Endowment rank, K. of P.
Court Stephen ]. Meany, A. o. r. Of A.
Lloyd Garrison Assembly.
Burns club, business meeting.
Patrick Sars6eld club.
Speedwell lodge, No 10, K. of P.
DR q. w. 8. FRosr. ut Bank street.
sare OnrrAn'a adv nm 2d oave
See KilduG & Cos sdv On 2nd page.
wan HCuten'u ceppn--AimayR the buat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01
Valentine Bros.

Keep the best Gloss Floor
Paint in the market, at the low
est figures. Also full line of
Wall Papers and Picture
Mouldings.
Granting and Decorating neat
ly done.
Valentine Bros.
1s1 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-01

IT WO three room tenements to rent on
L Spring street. NJ. WOODS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-20
PERlCLESIANS MEET.

Last night the Periclesian Society O.
Garfield University held one of the mos,
successful meetings of the school year
Notwithstanding the cold weather, every
number on the progrom was rendered a:
previously arranged.
The German Grafton by f. S. Boone
certainly displayed talent in the line o.
mimicry and his knowledge of the Ian
guage.
Miss Sue B. Campbell recited "Ths
liners" as but very few can do, showing
herse If TO be quite an elocutionist.
An instrumental solo by w. r. Millisor
was appreciated by all present
The Deacon's Confession" caused G
great deal of merriment, being recited IL
such realistic manner by Miss Ethel
Lee.
Miss Nora Corn delighted the audience
with one of her humorous readings.
Chris Crinkle" was the subject OF an
essay by J. A. Harrison.
Mrs. Elsie Hall gave the Current Poll
tics of the Day"
Mr.. Mclaughlin delivered "rhe Frontier
Life in an interesting manner.
Miss Rhea Woodman gave hard blow
at the Bachelors" in review of Donald
g. MitchelPs "Reveries of Bachelor"
Education" WAS the subject of an essay
by H. E. Ash.
"Toussaint LOuverture" was the title
of reading by o. A. Boyle, which WAS
delivered in mastery manner, showing
quite a cultivated voice.
All who are interested in and enjoy lit
erary work, will be welcomed every Mon
day evening at Pericleslan Hall, Garfield
university.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-20
NOT a VERY FREE TALKER.

Governor elect Lswelling took = 8 o'clocl;
dinner last evening at down town hotel
on account Of his rush of business While
talking over the ''w4luuts" be said:
II will he at Topeka on Jan. l, and after
that time l expect TO attend strictly TO
matters of state. AS regards appoint
nents, do not want 10 say anything and
il you know me, as l think you do, you
vii fully understand that / will say mott D.
ing. As the boys say come around
next week at o'clock"
Now, understand that | am not bluff
ing you, but that l don't want to say any
thing ahead of the train order. Seer"
However, l have secured many petit
ton, some from the eastern part OF the
state aud, what l naturally would catch
on TO first, large uumb Der from the south
ern part of, or what we call southwestern
Kansas. all asking me to appoint Vic h
lts man 10 the place on the railway com-
mission"
We'll, what are you going TO do in that
matter" asked a representative OF the
EAGLE
Il cannot answer that question until
have considered it more fully he replied.
AHO 7NHNAtnciN va tHo t'AS4A~ - tAa- be
will appoint Wichita maa 20 that posi-
tion, ingsmach as the whole press OF South
west Kansas has taken the matter up. ir-
respective Of party. and want a repre-
sentative from here for the place
There was gentleman here from the
Territory last night who said he knew
what he was talking about and that Mr.
Lewelling was fully alive 10 the interests
of this part of the country and that he
knew better rates for Wichita mean: bet
ter times for the people in the Territory.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-20
JUDGE sLUSS At HOME.

Judge Sluss returned home yesterday
morning from Santa Fe, where the United
States court of land claims has been in
session since their deposition session OF
last month, held at Hermosiilo. Mex. Two
important decisions were rendered, Of
which the Associated Press says:
in the court of private land Gains JUS
tice Sluss. with the unanimous approval
of the court, handed down an opinion con-
frming the Alameda grant of 106,274 acres
i'll Bernalilfa county, an area i'll excess OF
eleven leagues, made in 17lO. The Case Is
particularly noteworthy because the opin-
ion completely ignores the eleveu-league
Limitation clause OF the act establishing
the court Of private land claims, aud makes
it plain that the court will deal with
grants according TO International law and
treaty stIpulatiOns without regard to the
attempt o! congress to limit all grants to
eleven leagues or less The Luceo de
Goder grant OF 70 900 acres was also con-
nrmsd. Both cases were appealed 10 the
United States supreme court.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-20
SUNDAY MORNING TOPICS.

At the First Presbyterian church Sun.
day morning the pastor spoke upon the
subject of "Great Contrasts In the
evening his sermon was of Heaven, and,
speaking from 21st Revelations following
the cath verse, he talked at length of what
Heaven is-a place not of local but of uni
versal and perfect worship: where we shall
learn direct from the lips of the Great
Teacher, not at second hand; where no
darkness will conceal the beautiful things
of life and interfere with our work, which
we shalt pursue without fatigue and with
delight through everlasting day; where
we shall know no fear OF anxiety; and
where no sin can ever enter.
A large chorus choir lead the singing in
the evening. The beautiful song. "Jerusa-
lem the Golden" had been SET to new
music by Mr.. Shaver, and was sung by
Mrs. II. G. McClung, Miss Caldwell and
Messrs. Shaver aud McCluug, adding
greatly to the pleasure of the service 1t
is expected that Mr. Shaver will remain
with the church and have permanent
charge of the music as choir-master, in
which event this admirable feature of the
Presbyterian worship will lose nothing of
its excellence.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-20
FIFTEEN PRISONERS
Depaty Unit ed states MarslsI Lands Gang
OF Them 1t Topeka

Deputy United States Marshal 7. J
Moores was in the city last night on his
return from Topeka. where he took fifteen
prisoners from Oklahoma City. They
were ali sent up for perjury in connection
with the making of afidsvits to prove M
claims on the entry Of land in that dis
trct.
He says a Bohemian. named Captain
Kaho, was the leader of a band that be-
came 'sooners" in that country aud that
through their efforts TO work" other PEG
pie. all this trouble has come about This
Captain" kaho WAS able TO levy az
assessment OF 81 per capita on every per
son entering the domain over which be
claimed to hold sway and By this means
he became quite lord. He would tell
his subjects" what WAS necessary IN
order 70 obtain their land and ne would
swear accordingly.
He said farther that when the trial
came on Curt Blackburn, enc Of the
prisoners that be had just taken 10 the
pen, said the girl. Katie Woodruff, was
Innocent He swore TO it, and persisted
in his efforts TO clear her and for his per-
sistency got four years aud s1,400 fue.
That" he said, sis what call d gentle
man"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-20


Sunday. that blessed initial day of the
week. a mechanic connected with the Gas
works consulted his suspicious and con-
cluded that his domestic happiness was
not as complete and not as exclusively his
own IS he thought it ought to be. He ate
| his supper and looked innocent, took
| his lunch pail and to all intents
and purposes started to his work. Did he
go? No. He quietly walked little dis
lance. looked for d convenient point to es
tablish personal observatory in aud hav-
ing found it quietly waited events. When
the merry church bells rang out their joy
Gus peals he saw little woman lightly
| tripping up the sidewalk from the direct
ion of his home Oh South Laura and going
in the direction of the city. He followed
her. saw her enter a church, probably the
Salvation Army barracks. that
great trysting place for clan1estine
loye-making, and when she was inside he
quietly waited on the outside. When
services were over he saw his wife re-enter
the streets accompanied by the monster of
his jealousy and walking lively in the d.
rection of the cottage on South Laura.
He followed and when within few blocks
of his apparently unhallowed home he
struck cross lots, waited under a
bunch of shrubbery and listened.
The little patter, patter of his wife's
footsteps was still playing an accompani
ment to the tramp, tramp of her escorts
heavy boots. A gentle female hand
touched the latch, the gate swung on its
hinges; no separation adieus fell on the
listeners ears, aud now the spirit of home
and Preside asserted itself, and-what
then?
Two shots pierced the night air; the
partner of his joys and sorrows screamed,
delicate-yet tragic-little scream. for
she is little and light; the man with the
heavy boots yelled and howled, ana
jumped the fence like an English hurdle
racer, and through the darkness into the
frienely neighboring brush. What fol-
lowed is hard TO say, but the neighbors are
expecting an appeal to the divorce mill.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-20

A gentleman who was here Yesterday
says there is large number of hogs in the
territory that will find their way here in a
short time; that the price is satisfactory to
she owners, but that reports Of the coudi-
tion of the weather here has been such as
TO delay shipping. and that they have had
no bad weather, except rains and that the
winter wheat ali looks well.