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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
MANY OFFICES FADED.
Burglars Making Life Miserable F
 Country Postmasters.

Burglars Making Life Miserable For
 Country Postnasters.
 Within the past few weeks there have been half dozen post offices burglarized in Connecticut. Torrington lost $700 and Jewett city nearly $1 900.
 Burglary seems to be quite safe occu- patton in this state for within the last three months more than a dozen postofices and between sixty and seventy stores in Connecticut have been robbed under con- ditions that lead to the supposition that the operations were those of New Workers, and yet not one of the rascals has been captured.
 It is because postoffice robberies have become so frequent of late that the post master general has issued circular letter to the postmasters warning them to care as we'll as possible for the property in their charge and that the government will not reimburse them for the losses caused by the neglect of precautions.
 The robbers seem to have no fear of con- tinuing working in one vicinity until they have visited most of the offices, and there fore in another fortnight or two you may expect to see another item in this paper that the crackmen have made another haul, By the same token the postmastersln Tn near by towns might set few bear traps in their offices. or rig up shot guns that will bring down the road gentry when they stumble over string
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Cruel Three In Five Heat Raess.

'I know very well, and the knowlege grieves me beyond expression, that the ele- ment of cruelty cannot be entirely elimi- mated from horse racing, but the most cruel feature pertaining to turf contests can be greatly ameliorated and reduced to the minimum" says Hiram Howard, the well known turf expert. My plan for turf re- form is this: Abolish at once and forever that relic of barbarism, the inhuman GUS tom conceived in ignorance and foaled in depravity. of three in five heat races, and substitute therefor the more humane rule of best two in three heats, aud one or two mile dashes for mature horses. with, clashes of four or five furlongs for iaaby trotters, the track altogekher."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
THOMAS U. cAMPlQN.
Death From Gensumption of rA Well
 Known Newspaper Man.

E Death From Gonsnmption of rA Well
 Known Newspaper Man.
 Thomas ]. Champion, well known newspaper man, formerly of this city, died at 6:45 this morning in the Hartford hospi- tai, from consumption. His end was hastened by an aggravated attack of the grip. The deceased was the son of Mrs Patrick German, 24 Judd place. and was thirty three years of age. After finishing his college course in 1882 he began news paper work upon the DEMOCRAT, then e weekly paper. He was afterwards en1- ployed on the New Haven Register and for the past three years was connected with the reportorial staff of the Hartford Times. He had wide acquaintance throughout the state and was well known to the members of the general assembly, the proceedings of which he always re- ported for the papers upon which he was employed. He was one of the brightest and best news gatherers in the state. The remains will probably be brought to this city for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
MILLER 6 PECK
Bargain Day, Friday, Dec. 29

- 0 @SANSJt ASOt S0
 CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
 At $4.9S. Children's long Coats, regular price, s7.Oo, $500 and s1O.OO.
 At 4.9S. Misses Jackets regular price $500, S7.0O and $500.
 Ladies' Jackets, in Beaver cloth, with capes and large sleeves. They come in blue and black, value sI2.0O.
 UNDERWEAR.
 At s1.O0. 50 dozen Mems Australian wool Shirt and Drawers in sizes 2S to 4S, we make shown in our north window and are worth S1.5o.
 Another lot of the Ladies ribbed Vests and Pants, part wool. always sold for 75c, for Friday. 4sc.
 pairs for 25c. lot Mems wool half Hose, pairs for Friday.S-
 At 39e. Ladies' knit Skirts in plain and fancy eolors. were G9e v-s At I5c. Children's short flannel Skirts, were 25c, At 49c, We will sell the balance of our fancy Aprons for 49c, former price 75c.
 SUNDRIES.
 At 3sc. Heavy Toweling. from 5c At SIC. Good wide Bleached Cotton, value Sc. At 15c Heavy grey twilled Flannel. value 2Sc At 25c Fine red twilled Flannel, value 39c At 19c Printed plush table Covers, value soc At S9c Sik'covered down Pillows, from SI.I9 At Sc Children's bofdered dHandkerchiefs, from 5c At 5c Hand worked initial Handkerchief, value loo
 At 25c Ladies chatelaine Bags. from soc At 5c dozen Horn Hair Pins. from 10c At5c Ladies Purses. slightly shopworn, were 10 to 25c At 496 Mems cardigan Jackets, were 75c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
STRICKEN BLIND.
Bridgeport AIiIliner Suddenly Loi
 Her Sight.

Bridgeport MIIliner Suddenly Loses
 Her Sight.
 Miss Lizzie Knapp young milliner, employed on East Washington avenue, Bridgeport. was stricken stone blind while at work last Friday. She was sewing at the time, and the awful afiiction was unat- tended by the slightest warning. Half an hour after Miss Knapp's sight was taken from her a messenger arrived with an en- gagement ring from her betrothed, and when given her Miss Knapp was con- pletely prostrated. The young woman's home is in Torrington, where she is very well connected. Specialists pronounce her affiiction due to paralysis of the optic nerves. It is believed that she will re- cover her sight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
TIMELY TOPICS.

Special bargains in gents furnishings tomorrow at Curran's.
 Great bargains this week in Conlon Brothers house furnishing and crockery departments.
 100, 900 men have been cured of the de sire to drink intoxicating liquor. Try the Eureka Gold Cure Co, they can cure you. Secrecy guaranteed, terms reasonable Call or write. g Leavenworth street, A. c. Mintie, manager.
 Tickets for Company G's reception and wedding next Friday are on sale at Ladd's drug store, corner Washington avenue and South Main street, Callender's drug store, O'Brien's bakery and Lake, Strobel < Co.'S jeweIry store. Gentlemen 50 cents; ladies free. 3,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
RAILROAD LITIGATION.
The Two Factions of the New York and New England contestanta Meet by At. tornsy-Receivsr Platt Represented-An Adjournment of the Action.

New England Contestants Meet by At.
 torney-ReceIver PIatt Represented-An
 Adjournment of the Action.
 PROVIDENCE, Dec. 29-In the United States circuit court here the two factions of the New England road came in close contact, and in the deal which followed the Hart faction was cleverly sidetracked. It was the desire of the William T. Hart fac tion that the hearing for the appointment of receiver in Rhode Island should be heard before Judge Carpenter. T0 their them, and in accordance with his right he could assume jurisdiction in Rhode Island.
 Application was therefore made to Judge Colt for the appointment of receiver. Both factions came from Boston with the express purpose of forestalling the other and obtaining action by the judge.
 After all parties had been heard Judge Colt said New York judge had appointed one receiver and Connecticut judge an- other, and now an -aPpiis;l ion had been made before him for Il re@eivrr.
 It was apparent that the presentation of the claim had not been fully made, and that as it was necessary that some person be made a receiver he did not sec his way clear to appoint either of the gentlemen at present. It was a matter of comity that the other appointment should have prior claim, and in recognition of that custom he should appoint as receiver MFsPlatt. However, he would hear the case further and adjourn court to 10 o'clock Friday in Boston, when the attorneys might conclude their arguments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29

SToRRs, Dec 29.-The house on the farm known as the Crane farm, part of the Augustus Storrs estate, was completely burned between 8 and 10 o'clock last even ing. Most of the household furniture xas saved. The place adjoins Storrs college The loss will be about S2, ,500. The fire caught in the attic, probably from rats A son of Mir Rosebrooks. the foreman of the estate occupied the house. .-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
rItaI Fire at LakeVool.

LAKEWOOD, N. J., Dec. .9-The Casino a roadhouse at South Lakewood park, was totally destroyed by fire. There were nc guests in the house at the time, the only occupants being Henry Alexander, his wife and babe and servants. They were cut of by the fire and narrowly escaped death. The baby was dropped and injured so that it died soon after. One of the aervants was also hurt in escaping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Drank CarboIio Acid.

NEW sYoRK, Dec 29.-Elizabeth Kelly, aged 47, of 5s4 Third avenue. drank a quantity of carbolic acid this morning With suicidal intent. She was married and had two children. Her husband came home drunk this morning and accused her of being intoxicated. A quarrel ensued and the woman committed suicide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
NUTMEG GRATINeS.

Excerpts From the Columns of Our Daily Exchanges.
 Maurice Kellar. the organist and choir master at Trinity church, New Haven. has left town suddenly under cloud. Most of his belongings have been attached.
 new concern called the Connecticut Web' company will start in Bridgeport next week In few months it expects to employ 300 hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Summon. For sherifr Preston.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 29.-Judge Townsend granted the request of Attorney Perkins, counsel for Receiver Hart of the New York and New England railroad. to summon be- fore him inN court Sheriff Preston, and have him give reason why he should not be held in contempt because he had at tached the rolling stock of the road over the precedence of the appointment of a receiver, causing the general traffic of the road to be tied up. The hearing was fixed for PRO today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
AMUSEM ENTS.
"AIora-willIams.. ..

Mora is recognized as general fayorite throughout the country and in Waterbury she always draws Q crowded house. Her plays are all of a bright and interesting character and the leading roles always finds bright and viyaeious interpreter in Mora. She will open weeks engagement here Monday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Ratified the New EnRland Lease,

NEW YORK, Dec -29-At the adjourned meeting of the New York and New Eng land stockholders voting was resumed as to the ratification or disapproval of the lease of the New York, New England and Northern railroad to the New York and New England railroad. One hundred and thirty y-four thousand shares were-voted in favor of the lease, although 11SOo0 would have been sufficient.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Fear a Raid on tho Custom Hou.o.

FL PAso, Tex, Dec 29.-A dispatch re ceived here says the Mexican custom house at Nogales is in fear of raid by the same
 gang that captured the Palomas custom hOuSR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Morsmsnt, of ooean stpam.hIp..

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The following in coming steamers are due today; Oevenum, Lisbon; Italia, Gibraltar; Hermann, Ant werp; Egyptian Monarch, London; Rugia, Hayre; RhS nland, Antwerp; America, Ere men; Virginia, Liverpool; Ems, Bremeni Peruvian. Glasgow; Chicago City, Swan sea; Germanhe, Liverpool; Schiedam, Am sterdam; Darmstadt, Bremen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Three Receivers Appointed.

BOSTON. Dec 29.-Judge Colt of the United States circuit court to-day ap- pointed T. c. Platt of New York, William T. Hart of Boston and Marvin I. Perry of Providence receivers of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island property of the New England road. Bonds of $50, 900 were re- quired from each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Am.rtc.n Ruv, s,Ivor ou..n.

LONDON. Dec. 29.-The trotting mare Sill yer Queen has been sold to an American for 1 900 guineas and has started for Chi cago on board the British Princess.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
s,rvshn,n. In in. c.h..-

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Dec. 29. Miss Adele Egge mixed strychnine in batter for cakes, baked them and ate of the food. She died in intense agony. It is clearly evident that the unfortunate girl had in tended to poison all the members of the household, because she urged her sister to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
wedr.d HolIov Lor,

ROCHESTER, Dec 2o.-Charles Bruno, aged 12, went hunting for rabbits in Sodus Center. He followed a rabbit into hollow log and became wedged in. He remained there nearly l2 hours and became uncon- scious. finally Icing rescued
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
ChIef Arthur Erj,ined.

CLEVELAND. Dec. 29.-writs were served upon Chief Arthur and the other national officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers eujoininR them and the order from interfering with the operation of the Northern Pacific railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
GIadstone,s I,Irthdar-

LONDON, Dec. 29.-Prims Minister Gladstone is celebrating his eighty-fourth birthday to-day. The London Times" took occasion. to say that the premier should resign on account of his great age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
nIotnr Car Runn NYIld.

TROY, E. Y, Dec. 29.-A motor car of the Troy City railroad became unmanageable on Hoosiek Etreet and dashel down a steep grade at high rate of speed. The motor man, Lyman Windover, was thrown under the car and fatally injured. One lady pas senger jumped and escaped with slight in su...s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
one Ha. Faetorx yYIll open.

DANBURY, Conn, Dec. 29.-The hat fac tory of Bellaire, Lurch S; Go. will open next Monday. The matters are jubilant over this victory, as they think other man. ufacturers will follow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29

Howard Carpenter. aged IT, son of L. &. Carpenter of East Hampton, was drowned in Lake PoctoDaug about 9 o'clock We'd nesday evening while skating
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Connecticut River onsnst.

MIDDLErowS, Dec 29.-The Connecticut river was opened yesterday from Saybrook to this city, and tows of coal, barges and other coal laden vessels found easy passage up the river to this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Scattered Rsd HandbllIs.

NAPLES, Dec. g. Thousands of red handbills were scattered from the galleries of the various theaters- These bills were inscribed: Down with taxes. Long live Sicily! Long live socialismF' Several ar rests were made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Rnn. rhama. Clark n

SroSINGToN, Conn Dec. 29.-Hon. Thom- as Clark, until recently president of tho line of steamers running to New York, Is critically ill at North Stonington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Literally a shInrIy Benoh,

BATH, Me, Dec 29.-The schooner Hat tie Turner, which went ashore on Small Point beach, has gone to pieces, and the cargo of 1000, 900 shingles is scattered along the beach
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
FAIR, COLDER.

Ohicial Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and TO-Morrow-
 New York. Dec 29.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the. country at 8 2. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29


  o 122 piece Porcelain Dinner Former rice
 
 
 
 
  q lcomplete Former price25c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
,Ty,t.rv ofn pvn.mIt. pomh.

PTTTsBURe, Dec. 29.-The origin of the Oakland dynamite explosion still remains | Q mystery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

Petition For a Special Meeting to be Held
 in February.
 The New Haven councils of the Knights of Columbus have drafted circular which will be sent to all the councils in Connecti- cut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York, requesting each council to petition the national board of directors to call a special convention to be held in February If the request for special convention is not granted. it is probable that the na- tional officers will be cited to come into court to show cause why they should not be punished
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29
Dwelling Burned at storrs.

For Connecticut:-Showers to-day, fair and much colder Saturday, winds shifting to northeast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-29

FLOUR FLoUA. Flour. At LKDDs cheaper than ever.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-09-30
\ DIV lling-house in India.

From "Phillips Brooks's Letters from
India in the Century, we quote this
passage:
Fancy an enormous house rambling
out into a series .of immense rooms, all
on one floor, pazzas twenty feet deep
immense chambers lin the middle of
which stand the beds) doors aud win.
dows wide open, the grounds filled with
palms. bananas, and all sorts of tropical
trees, the song of birds, the chlrp of in
sects everywhere, and dazzling sun
blazing down on the Indian Ocean in
front. A dozen or more dusky Hindu
servants, barefooted dressed in white,
with bright sashes around their waists,
and bright ttlrbans on their heads, are
moving about every where, as still as oats
and with no end of devotion to their lit
tie duties One of them seems to have
nothing to do but to look after me; he
has worked over my limited wardrobe
till he knows every shirt and collar bet
ter than do myself lie is now brush.
ing my hat for the twelfth time this
morning. The life is luxurious Guam
titles Of delightful fruit, cool lounging.
places with luxurious chairs, stump.
tuous breakfast Tor '1itin," as we call
it here and dinner-table, and no end Of
kind attention am writing in my
room on the day before Christmas, rs If
II were a rather hot August morning at
home
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-09-30
Snakes In Action.

"Would you like to see the snakes in
action.' said Mr. Hagenbeck, and, as he
spoke, he opened cage door and boldly
stepped in among a number of big sleepy
reptiles He coolly began lifting them
up by their enormous coils, just as one
would lift up great coils of rope, and
there was soon mighty stirring among
the previously inert masses. They
writned to and fro, their scales glittering
in the pale light of the winter sun, and
with great Kissing, an irritated rearing
back of their heads and constant pro-
lection of their long forked tongs, they
began to move about the cage-a hideous,
mixed up mass of repulsive life, that
made one involuntarily step back from
their bars.
You DON'T like the look of them, I"
SAID Mr.. Hagenbeck, with a smile. as he
stepped out and rejoined me. "They
arc queer fellows certainly, and gave me
big fright once"
II should have imagined more than
once" said as we turned from the ugly
mass of twisted snakes.
well, perhaps" said Mr. Hagenbeck,
"but this particular once was something
to remember. In one cage had eight
full grown pythons, which wanted to
put into one huge box to send them off
to Il menagerie. | handled the first six
all right enough, catching them, as is
usu.i, by tn, back of the neck and drop
plug them into the box. Then went
for number seven, but as soon as l en-
tered the cage she, the lady of the flock,
flew ut me with open mouth. Seeing her
coming took off my bat and thrust it at
her She bit her teeth into it. l then
seized her with the light hand at the
back of her neck, and | dragged her
down into the lower partition of the
cage. Just when | was going to fetch
her out she reared her head to attack me
again | then made a cautious move.
ment forward, and at the same moment
she darted her head at me. | met the
second attack with my hat in the same
way that had the first. With a quick
dart | grabbed her by the back of the
neck. only to find, to my horror, that
couldn't let her 90 if wanted to, as she
had coiled herself firmly around my legs
One of my assistants standing near,
heard me yell, and came rushing up to
me with all the speed he could, for |
fancy my shout told everybody within
hearing that had to do with matter
of life and death. | managed, however,
to retain my nerve, and gave the order
to the helper to try and uncoil the SER
pent, which with great difficulty and my
assistance he at last managed to do. ~
New York Telegram.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-09-30
A CHASTITY Execution.

One OF the most CHASTITY executions of
the French Revolution was that of the
Marquis de Marville Although earning
his livelihood by literary work, the mar
quis was denounced ss an aristocrat, ar
rested and condemned to death.
While standing on the scatfold await
ing the completion of the preliminary
arrangements the marquis addressed a
few words to the assembage of people.
He said they had been misled by deceit
full intriguers, aud was proceeding to say
that before he died he wished to open
their eyes to the truth when he was seized
by The exccu,ioner and forced under
the knife.
with the utmost sang froid the mar
aus continued: Educated as | was
among n privileged class | voluntarily
abandoned my friends 20 live among you,
TO earn my daily bread side by side with
you. and have always acted like a good
patriot" At this moment the knife fell.
Tie guilotine was, however, in such
constant requsition that it was frequent
iy out of order. Upon this occasion the
knife fell but did not sever the verte-
bra, although the flesh was horribly
mangled
TIE executioner and his assistants
raised the knife anew AS soon as they
had done so the marquis, always lying
face downward, continued without emo.
ton 'As was saying. fellow citizens,
when was interrupted =
And again the knife fell, this time
accomplishing its CHASTITY work. New
York Recorder
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-09-30

tree was blown down on Ellis Island
during the storm Wednesday night and
crashed into the house in which Dr. Nc,
Dowell was sleeping. II was famous
one aud Was Known a. 'tiihbet Tree, I"
aud wa So eAlled from the number II
men that weru hanged from les limbs 10
Nas NilioA and tffy large oue
fum che earIY pa1t 90 ihr century Fed.
afsI rf|fHHuf condemned 81 death were
staculet lhfre fhu tfeeW.ou that madn
fhs fu hHaHa, af aulnf.aua Aas lhat
"a liiaNa iHA IS anaIlg tas 900 nfal .
shn ear hsHHe e eha'us lhe4e
Vance Hsa mei aHd 18th aHm
NH s. Aaah lHHa m.H lAn4 baant
heaeHal Ia iHa sH laa W aa tsfF
~ sa.l - helss IA Hs Fmk -lhef
"a lAlestsf
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-04-17
THE SACRED CONCERT.
A Large Crowd-Good Music An
nounced for 2, Begins at S.

nounced for 2, Begins at S.
There were somewhere between
$500 aud 5000 of the most thor
oughly disgusted people in Waco,
yesterday, as are likely to be found
anywhere. The Twenty-third
United States Infantry Band was
announced by claiming letters on
huge posters" to give grand sacred
concert, commenting at 1879 p. M.
and closing at 10 p. M.
Accordingly, Hobion park was
pretty we'll filed with several thou
sand people at Q o'clock. At 900
no music had begun. Same order
at 3 o'clock. Between and 4
o'clock report fl ,shed through the
vast throng that the band was wait
ing for sew c-s to close in a neigh.
boring church before beginning
operations, as it would not do at al
to be found guilty of disturbing re-
ligious worship. The maj .sty of
the revised statutes of the great
state of Texas should be upheld by
all means-a very proper course to
pursue, and which was, therefore,
pursued. This report, whether au
identical or not, formed an interest
ing subj sct for spe culation. and the
vast aud Ience entertained them
selves by INDUCING in various com
ments. 1t has been said that the
longer one " t., through trials and
tritulation, for the final reward, the
more heartily it is welcomed, when
it at last is found
AT 5 o'clock probably 1000 peo-
Pile, who hal spent three hours in
breathless anticipation Of musical
treat, fa1 left for the great city.
the music began few minutes
after 3 o'clock, aud it was excellent.
Everyone seem to eDjoy it, and the
band fully sustained their reputation
as an excellent musical organic alton.
The long delay is attrib lted te
the fact that the hackman who
drove the carriage containing the
leader of the band and several
others, left the hotel at 1915 ant
drove all over town looking for thu
park, but could not find it unit
nearly 3 o'clock.