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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
GRESHAM WON'T TALK.
He Has Nothing to Say OF His Alleged
Ofrer of the Secretaryship.


Offer of the Secretaryship.
CHICAGO, Feb. 1Q.-Judge Gresham was
asked for a confirmation or denial of a
report that he had been offered the Secre-
taryship of State by President-elect
Cleveland, and that the offer had bean
accepted.
81 have nothing to say on the subject"
he politely remarked.
Urged to dictate even the brefest of
statements, he again made the same reply
and added, 81 am not doing any talking
at the present time"
DALLAS, Tex, Feb. 10.-A private tele
gram received here from Congressman
Springer, of Illinois, from Washington
says: "Judge Walter Q. Gresham, of
Illinois, has been rendered the Office of
Secretary of State by Presiient-elect
Cleveland, and has accepted"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10

THE forgery of antiquities has been
recognized industry in Europe for
many years, but it is little known that
the famous English "Flint jack has
his counterpart in this country in one
Burnett, "a small, dull, yellow man"
as n neighbor described him, who lives
on the French Broad river In North
Carolina. For long time he was In
the habit of riding to the towns and
selling fake arrow heads to dealers
and visitors, as we'll as mortars and
pestles that had the appearance of hav-
ing been long buried. But he lost one
customer by taking him a mounted
figure of pottery that he said he had I'M
earthed from an Indian mound. He
had made the mistake of putting shoes
on the horse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
Ballot Box Suffers Free ro-,,av.

JERSEY CITY, Feb. 10.-The terms of
sentence Of seven of the ballot box
suffers insthe Snake Hill penitentiary
expires to-day, and the men will be re-
leased. They are James Simmons, VIM.
Howe, John Walsh, Michael Fallon, Chas.
Nugent, Thos. German, and Thos. Kelly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
MICHAEL NOLAN, Executor.
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY. IS, probate

~ court, Feb Q, 1893.
Estate of Floyd B. Smith, of Water
bnry in said district, insolvent assigning debtor
Upon the application of said insolvent debtor
praying that he may be allowed insolvent bene-
fits under the statutes as per application and
affidavit on file more fully appears, 1t is
ORDERED-That said application be heard
and determined at the probate Office in Water
bury, in said district. on the 18th day of Feb, A.
D.. 1898, at O'Clock in the forenoon, and that
notice be given of the tendency of said applica.
ton and the time and place of hearing thereon,
by publishing the same one time In some news
paper having a circulation in said district.
- BY order of the court
JAMES j. CASSIN, Clerk of Probate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
Natural Gas.

Everything new. Songs, dances,
specialties, costumes and pretty faces.
Hear Donnelly and Girard's new songs,
Chow Tim Mc~arty Lost the Fight"
''Shiloh" and "Ting-a Ling"
N|- Prices as usual,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
Ex-Presiden, Potter Will Appeal.

BosToN, Feb 10.-The case of Asa
B. Potter, ex-president of the Maverick
Bank, who was yesterday found guilty of
false certiication of checks, will be car
ried to the Supreme Court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
lPENMAN S-HIP.
PROF HOLLEY

Teaches every pupil to write a fine, rapid bust.
ness hand in a course OF 10 private lessons and
NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed
in the highest degreegofsthe art.
.105 BANK SIRE NE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10


III Is reported that near Currizo
Springs, Tex, an oval topped mound,
covered with petrifed human skulls,
has been discovered. The mound is cir
cular in form and about one hundred
feet high and on one side is Joined TO a
short range of hills of about the same
height. On the summit and for some
distance down the sloping side it is COW
cred with what appear to be smooth,
spherical bones, which, upon close ex-
animation, prove to be. it is said, petri-
fed human skulls distorted into gro
tesque shapes. 1t is further stated
that, by removing the loose dirt and
sand from the orifices of the face, the
unmistakable human countenance iSrc-
vealed. Bones of other classes are also
said to be found there, and from all ap-
pearances the whole mound is formed
of human skulls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
N. h. & d. Railroad Time Table
Dec H. 1892.
NAUGATUCK DIVISION
Trains leave Waterbury for

Trains leave Waterbury for
NEW YORK--6:O5. 7:3o, s:26, 1880 a. m les
s:25, 553 pm Sunday 4:l5 p. m. Return
sol. 500. 10 Ia II. 100, 402, 6:02 p. m.
Sunday 6:01 a. m.
NEW HAVEN via Naugatuck Jurction-7:3n,
9:26, a. M. les, 3:25, 5:53 D. N Via Der by
Junction-6:0', s: G, 1870 a. m; :2S, 3:25
SO p. m. Return-via Naugatuck junction,
As p. m..- Sunday 500 a. m. Via Derby
Junction, ZOO, 945 a, M, 1900. 2 %, $50, 740
BRIDGEPoRT-s:o 7:3o, 1923, 1880, + m. rs,
3:25. $50 p. m. Sunday 4:15 ,. m. Return
--7:05, $40 a. M; IL 100, 2:28, $3.50, 7:47 p.
ANSoNIA@s:o5, $50, SEQ, 1880, a. m. LES, s:es.
5:53, 700, (mixed) p. m. Sunday 4:15 p. m,
e:10, SEQ D. m. Sunday s.4s a. M
WATERTOWN-6:44, S:37, 11:17 a. M, 35S 6:12
7:04 p. m. Saturday 9:15 p. M Return
6:25, 7:55, 1920 a.: M, $50, $40, $50,
"REMINISCENCES, 11Ia, a. NJ, sae, 6:5s, 900,
p. m. Sunday 9:25 a. m. Return--7:OS, 7;sb,
1923, a. M, 2:55, SEQ p. m. Sunday 3:47,
ToRRiNaToN- 11:1a. a. m j., 1859, $50 900
pm. Sunday 9:2h. Return-6:47, 7:31,
1000 a. M, $3.50, SOB p. m. Sunday 3:2s p. m.
WINSTED-s 32 11:12 a. M. $3.50 $3.50, geo ..
m. Sunday 9:25 a. m. Re u 'u--6:3o, 7:1O.
go, a. m, 2;05, 442 p. m Sunday 800 pm.
LUCIUS FUTILE, General Manager.
G. T. Hampstead. General Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW York, Feb. 9.-Money on call was easy
and pei cent.
BONDS-CLoSING PRICES.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
JACQUES OPERA House.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
First time here of the greatest .of.. all
comedians, Donnelly and Girard, accom-
panied by.Miss Amy Ames and a..great
company in the funniest of all farce COM
edies The New
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
To The Public:

Long Felt Want Flied
The undersigned has lately returned
from Europe with 90 years experience in
banner painting done in first class man
ner. limitations of wood and marble exc
cuted to perfection. Paper hanging neatly
lone. Give me a call.
David J. McKenna,
Shop, corner of Scovill and Brook streets.
Residence, 4S School Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-10
Establishment of tho Proteotorate.


The news of Minister Stevens action
steamship Australia at San Francisco
yesterday.
The act was executed at 8 o'clock on
the morning Of the LIST. inst, when the
Stars and Stripes were raised over Aliuo-
lani Hall and the Minister issued the fol-
lowing proclamation, which was pub
nshed officially Feb'y LIST.
To THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE:
At the request of the Provisional Gov
eminent of the Hawaiian Islands, here
by, In the name Of the United States of
America, assume protection of the
Hawaiian Islands for the protection OF
the life and property and occupation of
public buildings and Hawaiian soil, SO
far as may be necessary for the purpose
specified, but not interfering with the
administration of public affairs by the
Provisional Government. This action is
taken pending and subject to negotiations
at Washington.
(Signed) JOHN L. STEVENS,
Envoy Extraordinary and Munster Pleni-
potentiary of the United States.
United States Legation, Feb. 1, 1893.
Approved and executed by G. G. Wiltz,
Capt. U. s. N, commanding the U. s. S.
Boston
The Provisional Government at Homo
lulu has been busy since its inception
The Executive and Advisory Councils
formed the Legislature, and held daily
sessions to pass such acts as were deemed
Immediately needful. One Of the earliest
acts WIS the repeal of the Lottery Fran
chise act; another provided the following
form OF oath for all residents desiring to
affirm allegiance to the Provisional Gov
eminent:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

WASHINGTON, Dec. The ways and
means committee has been listening as
subcommittee, in groups of twos and
threes and individually, to the complaints
of those who want the tariff changed in
different particulars and on schedules
which will affect their interests.
The Democratic members of the ways
and means committee said that they ex-
pected these protests would be made.
They are not disturbed by them and are
not inclined to make changes unless it ap-
pears that some unintentional error has
been made. 1t is claimed that the protests
from the Democratic members of congress
are not such as cause any alarm about the
failure of the BILL and the general impress
sion is that the bill will pass the house,
even if it is not amended to suit those who
are called the ''kickers'
Efforts are making by Democrats dissat-
istied with the bill to have a caucus held.
1t takes - signatures to request to secure
a caucus Some of the Democratic leaders
in the house express the opinion that the
25 signatures cannot be obtained. The
members of the committee do not want a
caucus and will probably use their best en-
deavors to prevent one being called. The
friends of the administration are also
counted upon to prevent caucus
Another matter that is being canvassed
Is rs 10 IQe Illle Wnen the Dill Will De ldh-
en- up in the house The full committee
will take it up Monday, and it is under
stood that the Democrats think that in
three CT four days the full committee
should report it to the house. This the Re
publicans will oppose. They want more
time. Even after the bill is reported an
other question will come up regarding the
time for the minority to make its report.
By resolution at the special session pro
vision was made that the minority should
be allowed 10 days to make report after
the bill is reported. 1t is now a question
whether the 10 days mean after the bill
was handed the minority or after its report
to the house.
If the latter view is taken by the house
there will be no possibility of taking Ut
the tariff bill until after the holidays Ii
| is understood that the Democrats of the
ways and means committee desire to have
the bill taken up and several of the speeches
made before the holidays in order that il
may be disposed of soon after recess.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07
Three Deaths Resulted From Small Fires
In Pittsburg and Allegheny.


PITTSBUEG, Dec. Turner hall, on the
corner of Cherry and South Canal streets,
Allegheny, was partially destroyed by fire
Two people were burned to death and two
others seriously injured.
The dead are Mrs. Carl Benninghoff, aged
81, and Emma Benninghoff, daughter,
aged years. The injured are Edward
Bennington, aged years, seriously, and
Carl Bennington, Jr., aged years, proba-
bly, fatally hurt. The fire started from the
furnace in the cellar, and the children We're
asleep on the fourth floor
1t was discovered by Mrs. Benninghoff,
who notified class of 30 girls engaged in
calistheniC exercises in the main hall, and
then she started to rescue her children
That was the last seen of her alive. Carl
and Edward We're rescued by the firemen,
but Mrs. BenninGhoff and Emma could
not be found. After the fire their charred
remains We're discovered within II few feet
of the fire escape.
An hour later, during fire in an untin-
ished frame house i'll the east end of this
city, David Thompson, a fireman, was
killed, and John Williams, also a fireman,
was dangerously injured by the falling OF
a chimney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07
HARRlNCTON'S
BUSINESS COLLEGE
AND
School Of Shorthand,
Ioe-2o Bank ST., LIIIeY's Block.
Waterbury, Conn.

Sessions for years of 1884 open on
Tuesday. September II.
High Glass Commercial College af-
fording complete equipment for business
life. Three courses of study.
BUSINESS DEPARrMENT.-Two divis-
ions, theory and actual practice. Thor
ough and complete instruction in Penman-
ship and Bookkeeping, Commercial AritE
metic. Rapid Calculation. Spelling, Clos
sary, Commercial Law. Business Forms,
Business Correspondence and Grammar.
SrENoGRAPHIC DEPARrMENT-Includ
Shorthand, Typewriting, Spelling, Pen
manship, Rapid Addition and Grammar.
TKLEGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT-Include
relegraphy, Penmanship and Spelling.
Experienced and competent teachers in
each department. Elegant Rooms. Indi-
vidual and class instruction.
This institution gives a thorough bust
ness education or a practical training in
shorthand and typew:iting. Day and
evening sessions. For further informa-
ton call OF address, and send for College
journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

TRENTON, Dec. Z. - Attorney General
Stockton has instituted a suit against the
Pottery trust.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

READING. Pa, Dec. THE Glendale roll
ing mill at Pine Iron Works station has
resumed.
SHARPsvILLE, Pa, Dec 1T has been
decided to continue the Alice furnace in
operation. The Spearman furnace has re-
sumed, and the Mabel and Sharon furnaces
will start up rs soon as necessary repairs
are completed.
BEAVER FALLS, Pa, Dec. THE Meyers
shovel factory has resumed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

MAUcH CHrNk, Pa, Dec. There is a
serious hitch in the settlement of the lie
high Valley strike. The leaders here re
ceived cipher dispatches declaring the
strike off. They expected to return in Il
body, and every man took his place. When
the arrangement was made known to
them. things assumed a different shape.
They unanimously declared that every
man would have TO be taken back or none
The strikers held a meeting in the opera
house The proposition for settlement was
rejected. Similar action was taken at Lee
highton, Weissport and White Haven.
The men here were formerly engaged on
the Wyoming division, the most difficult
portion of the entire line.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07
NOTICE

Estate of William c. Shelby, of Water
bury in the Probate district of Waterbury
assigning debtor. Persuant to an order
from the Probate court from said district.
| shall sell at public auction to the highest
bidder unless previously disposed at private
sale, the goods and effect belonging to Said
tnsolvent estate, on the 18th day of Dec
1894. nj . O'Clock, afternoon. consisting of
stock of goods in store 2OS Baldwin street,
viz. boots and shoes, fixtures etc. Sale
to take place on the premises on Baldwin
street, E. ]. SULLIVAN, Trustee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

PATCuoGUE, y. y, Dec. "A race be
tween IA runaway horse and the Patchogue
express from Long Island City resulted in
the death of the horse and the narrow es-
cape of the train from being thrown from
the trestlc into the Patchogue river The
horse ran onto the railroad track just as
the express dashed around the curve at 40
miles an hour. The horse started toward
the river On the trestle he fell between
the ties and was ground TO Il pulp by the
engine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07
Poured Burning OH ON Her Head.

Los ANGELES, Dec. "A. Agular, n man
whose wife recently secured divorce on
the grounds of cruelty, went to the house
where the woman was staying. The man
was carrying n quart bottle filled with
kerosene He broke the neck off the bot
tie, and after applying a match to the con
tents he seized her and poured the burning
liquid upon her head. She was fatally
burned. Agular escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. "A sealed verdict
was returned in the Abagnatto case against
the city OF New Orleans for $50, OtO dam
ages, Il case growing out of the lynChing
of the Italian Malta ut the parish prison in
this city about three years ago. 1t is
thought that the jury gave verdict against
the city for several thousand dollars
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dec. :. - Chairman
Rice sent out notices calling the men to
work and announcing that the strike had
been declared off. General Manager Noor-
hees said that the men were reporting for
work and that by tonight he expected that
the road would be in operation as hereto,
fore.
The strikers are now awaiting Rice's ar
rival home to learn on what terms they
are to return to work. There is n feeling
that Grand Chiefs Arthur, Sargent and
Wilkinson conceded too much to General
Manager VOORHEES,, and the men are not at
all pleased with their action, and unless
all hands are taken back there will be con-
siderable dissatisfaction. 1t is not believed
that all will be taken back. An official of
the Lehigh Valley said: The men who
came to our rescue when we needed men
will lie kept in our employ. 1t would not
be right or just to dismiss them under the
circumstances.
\ prominent brotherhood engineer said
last night; Unless every striker gets back
to his old position today the brotherhood
might as well disband."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07
Want to Kidnap Waite.

DENVER, Dec. before starting for
Salida to attend the miners convention
Governor Waite received a letter warning
him that employees at the penitentiary
and other residents OF Canon City were
plotting to kidnap him from the train at
some small station and spirit him away to
the mountains. The governor made his
journey safely, but it is possible an at
tempt will be made to carry out the plot
on the return trip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

WILKESBAERE, Pa, Dec. The strikers
broke ranks late last night and made a
rush for Superintendent Esser's office. The
latter said to all applicants: understand,
gentlemen, that | shall take back as many
of you as l can make places for. You un.
derstand that there are 80 or GO crews now
working. These men will remain with us.
and the balance of the positions will be left
to the first corners. Some of you will he
left out in the cold
When Esser finished talking, number
of men called out, PLEASE put my name
down at once" One man who had been
quite active in the strike asked that his
name be put down. Esser said. Your
place is filled Some of the strikers claim
that the grand chiefs sold them out and
that they were in Il fair way to win the
fight when they were called oil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07
MABEL'S ROMANCE.


Ago and Left Him.
PITTSBURG, Dec 1.-Mable Singleton of
Jeanette, Pa, is seeking divorce from
her husband, George Cromsbey, of San
Luis Obispo, Cal. Sixteen years ago in
California, when Mabel was schoolgirl and
Cromsbey her teacher, they were secretly
married. Soon after she was sent to hoard
ing school, and then she came east with her
father. They settled at Jeennette.
She fell in love with Alexander Wilbur
a travelling man, but would not marry
him. Her father forced an explanation
and she told him of the marriage of he,
girlhood. Her husband is still living and
wishes her to come to him. Attorney Nc
Intosh has filed papers in suit for divorce
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

PROVIDENCE, Dec. The strike in the
wooden mill district assumed u new phase,
which may result in n satisfactory settle
ment between the mill owners and the OPP
eratives being reached. In view of the fact
that the operatives at all the mills except
the Saxon have refused to accept the daily
offer of the mill owners permitting them
to return to work, the manufacturers an
nounced that the mill bells would not he
rung again for some time They stated
that outside labOrers were practically
afraid to venture to accept positions. they
would close the mills for the remainder of
the season.
On hearing this the business men of the
wooden mill district were prompt to take
action. The strike has already cost Olney-
willie over $3.50 900, and business men, realiZ-
ing that some settlement must be reached,
as they are unable to advance much further
credit to the 1900 strikers, met and waited
upop the mill owners. The differences be-
tween the manufacturers and operatives
were shown to be very small and they
urged the manufacturers to bring about
settlement if possible. The citizens COM
mittee also waited upon the executive COM
mittee of the strikers, and as a result the
executive committee will have Il confer
enCe with the mill owners today, when by
both parties making slight concessions the
long strike can be brought to Il close.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

LAUREL, Del, Dec On Thank >giving
day Woolsey Moore and Thomas DOnway.
lads about II years old, We're cunning and
Moore was badly injured by the discharge
of gun in Donway'~ hands. He has died
since, and before his death he stated that
the shooting was not accidental, but that
Donway had threatened him twice before
shooting. Donway has avoided arrest, and
his whereabouts are not known
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

WASHINGTON, Dee. IA dispatch from
Minister Thompson, dated Petropolis, Bra
zil, informs the state department of the ar
rival of Admiral Mello at the quarantine
station at lhla Grande, ON the coast of Rio
de Janeiro. The dispatch further says that
Mello pillaged the town and then sailed
away toward the south.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

HARRISBURG, Dec. Counsel for Henry
Heist, sentenced to be hanged at Gettys-
burg on Thursday next for the murder of
n boy named Emanuel Moon, filed an APP
plication for "A respite. The application is
accompanied by an affidavit from Heist, in
which he states that the murder of the boy
was committed by George Reese
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

FIRE FATALITIES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Mr.. Logan Car
isle, who has been i'll, is convalescing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

HARRISBURG, Dec. 1T is said that the
Pennsylvania steel words at Steelton, Civ
ing employment to about 3,4o0 men, will
close down from Christmas until February
and perhaps longer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

CHIC AGO, Dec. 7.-Churches of several
denominations in this city have thrown
open their doors to the hundreds of needy
who during the blizzard weather are with
out lodgings. The destitute have been in
vited to sleep upon the pew cushions, and
many of the congregations are arranging
to furnish breakfast to the dodgers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

PORTSMOUTH, r. l., Dec Henry r.
Dennis, whom i; was supposed had been
murdered and in whose memory IA tomb
stone WAS years ago erected in the burying
ground of the Dennis family, has been
heard from. He is alive and in California,
where he went i'll 1919
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

PITTsBURG, Dec. An application was
made for the appointment of n receiver for
the iron and steel firm of William Clark's
Sons Is Co, and litigation has been COM
menced involving several hundred thou.
sand dollars
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE following
fourth class postmasters We're appointed:
New Jersey-Anthony, W. c. Walters, and
Bloomingdgle, Miss RusinH Sever
New Gork-CuddcbaCkville. Levi Cuddehack
East Amherst, F. \. Weber; Hardenburg, w
p. Bidwcll; Ira, F. =. Clifford; Pittsfeld, Peter
d. de Kay. and Portersville, Howard Adams.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

LITTLE Rock, Dec. Henry Cullinar
of Portland, Me, was shot four times ant
instantly killed in beer garden by Gearg,
Mcnamara, a bartender. The cause of III,
shooting is a mystery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

HAZLETuN, Pa. Dec. The fire in the
Crystal Ridge colliery mine is now raging
furiou>ly, but the miners have been res
Cued. General Manager Frank Pardee,
Adma Most and Foreman Munfurt We're
severely hurt. The company is now Hood
Ing the mine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

LEMON, Mass, Dec. deputy Sheriff
White reached Pittsfield today with King
one of the four masked robbers in custody
King was without doubt the principal rob
Der who committed the burglaries in Lenox
and New LenoX on the night of Nov Il
He was captured near Plattsburg, y. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

ROCHESTER. Dec T.-August Nerst, a
wild eyed drunkard, created panic in the
Rochester Savings bank by demanding
$1,000 on the penalty of blowing up the
place If the money was not forthcoming.
He was arrested and locked up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

Jewelry Thieves Make Big Haul.

LONDON, Dec. THE Right Hon. Arthur
]. Balfour has recovered from his illness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-07

SALIpA, Colo, Dec, i.-Govrrnur Waite,
in his address at the miners convention,
recommended that Colorado rnlCt a law
making every silver dollar a legal tender,
no matter where such dollar a, I've coin
sd, 50 thatit contains 5'i'4 ~. - ~ silver