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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
CHINA RETAINS FOSTER
The Ex-Secretary of State En-
gagged as a Peace Envoy.
WILL START FOR JAPAN AT ONCE.

ate with the Chinese ambassadors In
Their Suit For Peacc-satIsfaetoryt to jap
anese Authorities
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-John W. Fos-
ter. ex-sccretnry of state. has been request
ed by the Chinese RJvefnmcnt to 60 TO
Japan and meet the plenipotentinries of tho
former government TO aid them in their
negotiations for peace. He has accepted
the invitation and expects to leave Wash
ington within n day or two. sailing from
Vancouver for Yokohama on Jan. I'M
less informed of n delay in the departure
of the plenipotentiaries- The japanese gov
eminent has been advised of the appoint
ment. and its minister In this city has ex-
pressed his satisfaction with IL.
Mr.. Foster desires to have IL understood
that he goes to Japan purely in private
capacity rs an adviser OF the Chinese plen-
ipotentiarics. He has no authority to
represent or speak for the government OF
the United States
On several occasions General Foster has
represented China in diplomatic dealings
between that country and the American
state department and Is known to be thor
oughly verscd in the politics OF the empire
and to have the confidence of its homo
government.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
Partners In n Deadly Quarrel.

NASHVILLE. Dec. 2S-H. Clay Ezell, a
prominent breeder of jacks, was shot and
killed at his farm, seven miles south of
the city by F1Irdy Ellis, n prominent dali
ryman. EzclI and Ellis were partners in
the dairy. and they fell out about the bust
ness. Both fired. Ellis was wounded in
the thigh but he escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
An Ex-ConsuI Married.

TRENTON. Dec. 2s.-Miss Harriet Maria
Stockton. daughter of General Robert +.
Stockton, cx-comptroller Of New Jersey,
was married To William Ia Dayton, ex-
United States minister to The Hague
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
Robbed nm Editors Bank.

AURORA. Ills, Dec. 2S.-The Sandwich
bank was broken open. and the burglars
escaped with their plumber. Tho bank is
a private institution. owned by NJ. B
Castle, editor and proprietor Of tho Sand
witch Argus.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28

NORWICH, Conn. Dec. 2S.-Thc pro-
ccedings for the appointment of n conserv-
ator for Mrs. Diamond johnson resulted
in q compromise. Ii was agreed to adjust
the case amicably and to withdraw II from
the courts. Mrs. Johnson herself proposed
the settlement.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Cullom
left for Illinois today. He makes no secret
of the fact that his trip is for the purpose
of looking after his collection to the sen
ate He expects To remain away ut least
until after the Republican members hold
their caucus for the selection 81 senate
rial candidate
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28

PITTsBURG, Dec. 2s.-The miners OF
Pittsburg have rejected the compromise
rate proposed ut the delegate convention
last week
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28

HAMBURG, \. ". Dec 2S.--The second
annual exhibit of the Erie County Poul-
try Breeders anu Pet Stock association
opened here and will continue for six days
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28

Boston. Dec. IS. - Captain Gustave
Flash an officer OF tho Swedish navy, was
married to Miss Pauline BANCROFT, daugh-
ter of J. c. Bancroft. the famous histo-
rian at the First church here.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28

No PusIiIsts In buffalo.

CoSsTANTINoPLE, Dec. est is stated
that the council of ministers has agreed to
important reforms in Armenia.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28

YES, said General Foster to your cor
respondent II have been requested by the
Chinese government TO aid its plenipoten-
tiaries in heir negotiations for peace with
Japan. l cannot tell precisely when
shall sail, but expect to leave Vancouver
Jan. for Yokohama. BY that time
think the Chinese plenipotentiarics will
have left Picking and be ON their way to
meet the plcnipotcntiarics of the Japanese.
Where they will meet has not been set
tied, but it probably will be in Tokyo
The request comes to me direct from
Peking. and all l can say is that l have
accepted and will do my best to secure
peace for China on the best possible terms.
Upon the adjournment of the Boring
sea tribunal in Paris made trip around
the world. visiting China, Korea and
Japan. made IA special study of the pol
itics of those Asiatic nations and was on
very good terms with the prominent men
of the several countries.
lit seems to be somewhat indefinite
when the Chinese plenipotentiarics will
leave Picking, and of course will not
leave this country until l hear that they
are ON their way. These two men arc
Chang Yen Huan and an official named
Shao. The latter do not know. Chang
Yen Huan know we'll He is n very
progressive, liberal minded Chinaman.
thoroughly convinced that what China
needs is the establishment of moro rail
roads and telegraph lines and n general
opening up OF the country to American
improvements. Whom he was minister
here, he frequently rode ON the railroads
to study them and enjoy the experience.
II such men as lie obtain influence and
prominence in China hereafter, IL will
rapidly become changed country.
Thinks the War Good For China.
II think this war will prove a blessing
to China. IL will wake her up. The
Chinese are capable Of doing wonderful
things. With the general introduction of
railroads and telegraph lines China will
become u far greater power than now. Sho
l. even at the present time q wonderful
nation. but bound down by conservatism.
She has loyal, patriotic soldiers enough.
but it woefully lacking in officers and men
skilled in handling modern appliances of
warfare.
As for Japan. l have only tho kindcst
feeling. She. too. is n wonderful country,
and she has made more progress in the
last few years than any other nation on
Garth. Her people arc capable of great
cultivation, and she surely deserves every
recognition from western nations for the
efforts she has made and the actual prog
ress she has already attained in her ef-
forts toward civilization.
'Of course / cannot speak as to what
Will bc done at the peace conference be-
cause the plCnipotcntiariCs have not yet
come together
81 go as lawyer in private capacity
entirely, and. A. I have told you, shall
do all in my power to secure peace for
China ON the hest terms obtainablc.
General John W. Foster is - years old.
aud probably has wider and moro init
mate acquaintance with foreign diplomats.
politicians and statesmen than any other
living American. He gets his military title
on account of gallant service in the war
for tho Union. having been brcvctcd gen
eral when the fighting was done.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
Comstock saw. streep Lied.

SUMMIT, y. J.. Dec. 2S.-Anthuny Com
stock, when seen by a reporter mt his home
here, made the following statement rcla-
Lexow committee by Louis :. Strecp, who
charged him with accepting $1,000 TO have
an Indictment dismissed: IF Strecp made
any such statement before the Lcxow CONT
mittcc. IL is rank and infamous perjury.
Strcep was first arrested by the police for
carrying on this business, but the sNi-
dsnce was insufficient to sustain an in,lict-
ment, so was sent for. and - ough my
evidence he was held in $500 hail in tho
court of general sessions. He forfeited the
bail by going to Europe. While he was a
fugitive from justice the case was dis.
missed"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
COMSTOCK IS ACCUSED
Lexow Witness Says He Bribed
the Great Reformer.
GAVE $1,000 FOR HIS FREEDOM.

3smstock vigorously Denies the Charge.
Mr. Con and Inspector Williams Had n
Spirited Encounter. but when They Pin
ished Honors Were Even.
NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.-When the Lcxow
committee resumed its Investigations.
there was very large and expeciant
crowd of interested persons in the court
room. After n short conference with tho
senators Mr.. Goff called the names of Cap
tains Meakim, washburn and Westervclt.
None of them replied. but Inspector VIII
liams told the inGuisitor that all three
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28

SARATOGA, Dec. 2s.-Tho New York
state council Of grammar school principals
is in convention in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
SPECIAL.

ONE LOT OF FINE DRESS GOODS
COMPOSED OF
54-inch all-wool imported Novelties.
id-iuch jet black WhipeOrIis, 42-in
all Tartan Plaids. I,;-in jet black
Henrielias and Serges. Hin all
wool cOlOred Henrieiias. Whip
cords and Serges. actual value
Gs4c to .;'c per yard. 10 eloseai Sc
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28

Tried to Rob the Prince of Wales Mail.
LONDON. Dec. 2s.-Thc Daily News
says two men tried to lasso on Christmas
evening the driver of the mail cart con
ycying the Prince of Wales correspondence
to Sandringham house The driver heat
his Rssailants of with his whip
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28

Mems Underwear.
Mems fine scarlet underwear in all
sizes. regular price 9Sc, Saturday &c
Mems Gloves.
Mems calf skin gloves, fleece lined,
regular price zoe. Saturday PC
Bows Waists.
Boys fine cambria shirt waists, from
to IS years, in a large variety of
styles, regular price Soc, Saturday &c
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

Special Low Prices on Mems
and Boys Slippers and
Youths and Bows
Shoes.
One Lot ladies fine Dongola kid button
and laced shoes. latest STYLES, reg
ular price ! so, Saturday liz
80 prs ladies' kid opera slippers. reg
ular price soc. Saturday $50
One LIT boys calf lace shoes. regular
price $50, Saturday Zoe
Boys and youths rubber boots. regular
price 200, Saturday. lis and 20
l2O pairs ladies' cloth warm lined slip
PeTs- regular price SIC. saturday I5c
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
Christmas Toys.

The New ov and Novelty Sore
Is ND to date with the most complete line
of Toys, Dolls. Wagons. Sheds. etc IN
the city. The only store in the city
carrying nothing but toys
Bring the Children.
Toy upright piano. correct model. sc. iaC'
~. earh. Hoys' tool chests. Is tools warrant
al Of superior quality. sc TO s. each Palmer
Cox's Brownies coming down 4 ladder 2sc-
Toy Saratoga Trunk with tray lOck ana Key.
a.. to "a Model ut Pennsylvania Limited X.
r Trains asc to IS Theatre. uEureS :
scenes and drop curtain. 49c to : n English
Stone China Tea Sets. iSc to- aSc Cari>tsan
China Toilet Sets 2Sc upw Tds- - Ids E SCI
Helmet Shirt Front. Trumpet. Ak and Belt;
1Sc 10 eSc. Toy Furniture SCI. uphols,eret
lantern made L. slides. NC to s. Willow
Doll Carriages upholstered and finely NntSh-
ed 5. 20 ss.Ga. Vanished Ash Toy Desks.
well made. sc to -. Boys Express WAGONS
with seat and iron aka nicely patntef- sc %
ssEa Combination safe. Jap1nneI- Win
brass combination lock. sc TO sc Largest
Tin Kitchen in the market compleSe IN de-
tail. IOc to sSc. Hard wood Clipper Sled
spring runner. nicely painted sc 70 -
CSmpleta Printing Outfit Press. Cabinet.
Tyre and Cards. aSe to 81 aSl
an-DOnt forget the place
New Toy and Novelty Store,
a. EAST MAIN STREET.
PIatt Block.
Formerly McMuIlin's 5, and 10 store
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
California WINE "
1863 South Main ST.
CHRISTMAS.

Will never make you happy unless You
have new Clothing to put on. Your chill
dren cannot memorlze the Importance
of that Holiday unless you buy them new
clothes We are aware that the circum-
stances this year of the average person is
not as it should be. We therefore extend
a cordial Invitation to your sons. brothers.
uncles. cousins and everybody else's cous-
ms to come TO us and see what we have in
store for YOU. You will find clothing neat
and stylish. made to wear good and fit
right, at the lowest possible cash prices
The verdict of the people is if you buy
Your clothing on the.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
Anthony Comstock Accused.

II swear solcmnly before God and man
that paid 8. 900 20 Anthony Comstock
to have these indictments dismissed, and
/ had to borrow $500 from my brother,
who saw me pay the money to- Comstock. "
The indictments were recommended by
the district attorney for dismissal and
signed by Recorder Smyth.
The man then told rambling story Of
being rearrcstcd on the same charge in
the United states court. and that he had
paid $1,000 to United states District At
torncy Mott to havo the indictments dis
missed.
The witness said: In August, 1890.
called ON ComstoCk with my brother
who told me that the state Indictment
would be dismissed ON payment of 81 900.
Comstock said: Mind, the $1,000 is not
in the SHAPE of bride. Ii is subscription
TO the society. | asked whether IL l paid
them the money l might not be brought
up all the same. On ComstCrk's promise
1 paid him $1,000. Of which l got $500
from my brother and 5000 for my print
ing Office at 96 Bcckman street, which
sold. On the following Friday the indict-
mcnt was dismissed.
Mr.. Golf produced the indictment, which
bore an Endorsement hearing date of sept.
30, $50. that the district attorney had
moved that for reasons affecting the adj
lnlnlStrdtitn 81 law inc lilulCltnent was
dismissed
"Comstock subsequently called on mo
and asked mo to swear that Bcchtol was
IN accomplicC of mine. l refused. and
he threatened to bring me before the init
RI States court. I asked for time to con-
slider the matter. Bcchtol was arrested on
the charge of stealing 500 from the Amer
lean Express company. He was brought
before Commissioner Shields. Ncgotia-
lions were carried on with him by Com
stock, and he paid COmstock 81, 200. The
following day he was discharged. United
States District Attorney John \. Mott
also got 81, 900
There was buzz of suppressed excite
ment in the room when the man had fin
ished His brother Robert corroborated
him as to the payment of the money to
Comstock, and then Mr.. Golf asked for an
adjournment.
1t Is understood that the committee will
not sit after today, so that n great deal OF
| work will have to be crowded into the
day, and n night session may be had.
Superintendent Byrncs, Inspectors Nc
Laughlin and McAvoy and several cap
tains have yet to DO examined, so that 20
days session will be one of the most i'm
! portant of this committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-28
ANTHONY CoMsToCK.

were sick. This made Mr. Golf very an
CRY, and when the Inspector resumed the
witness chair his qucstioncr had fire in his
eye. which BODIED evil for the king of clubs.
The spOrtiyc reporters called this Round
, in the fencing match. Mr.. Golf first
asked about the location of Williams Jap
ancse lots.
They were in Hakdtlate. i'll the northern
part of the empire, " was the reply.
Mr.. Golf and the witness had long ar
gumcnt as to whether foreigners could
hold property Mt that time. but Williams
insisted that Hakodatc Was n treaty port
in 1855, and Mr.. Golf switched off to the
early seventies when Williams had charge
of the Eighth precinct.
The witness said there were about So
houses of III fame in the precinct when no
went there, and they We're there when he
left. He said they were fashionable then.
Mr.. Golf then looked up the charges
made against Williams i'll the department,
and asked the witness about some of which
there was no record in the department
books.
Accused OF Stealing Everything Loose.
He said that Williams had been accused
of taking everything from needle to an
anchor, and read n charge of his having
taking several articles to the value of 500
from Louisa smith. n disordcrly hous"
keeper. Williams denied this, but said
afterward that he did not remember tho
charge.
Speaking Of the Eighth precinct, vii
liams acknowledged that it was impossi-
BILE to suppress the houses there, and al
though he claimed to have worked hard to
do so he could not mention one which he
closed. He Indignantly denied that he re
ceived protection money or that there were
any panel houses in the precinct.
After recess the inspector said that he
remembered one panel house but acknowl-
edged that there might have been more.
They We're very difficult to discover. he
said. Mr.. Golf quoted the testimony of
Sergeant Grew. who testified before the
board OF education 2U years ago about
panel houses and others of I'll rcputc in
the precinct at that time. hut Williams
persisted that Grew was liar.
The witness then took occasion to deny
some statements made about him by wit
nesscs before the present commission.
He was then excused, and n most scnsa-
tiOnal witness came on the stand Hc was
Louis = Strccp, who once kept print
ing house in Bcekman street. He was
indicted in June. 1889 for printing and
sending out green goods circulars, but de-
clarcd that he was innocent, as the guilty
man was Edward Bcchto!. who hired q
room from him.
Mr.. Golf produced two indictments
which had been dismissed, and then came
the sensation.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1894-12-14
Seleet Miseellany.
THE QUAIL.

Her name was Germaine de NaiyeS. In
the full flower of her dark and youthful
beauty consumption was slowly undermin-
ing her constitution, and the doctors had
sent her to the south of France. At the
appearance of the first frosts she had left
her pretty country nest at Ayvelles, in
company with her husband, Roger de Mai
yes, who adored her, and they had taken
villa at Beaulieu in that corner of the
Nicean paradise known as Little Africa." ="
Their gardens of olive, lemon and rose
trees stretched back up the mountain side
and descended to the shore of the sea,
whose spreading surface, blue and calm,
between Point Saint Hospice and the Cape
of A Clio, has the appearance of lake.
The change of climate and the mildness
of the air seemed at first to exercise salu-
tary influence The clemency of her ver-
nal surroundings renewed the invalids s
voluptuous charm. She stopped losing
flesh: her cheeks and lips regained their
color her dark eyes seemed to open, and
their light became deeper and warmer.
The loving husband was wonder-struck,
and blessed the magic influence OF this
miraculous land. The disease Tuberculosis
knows these periods of lull, these moments
of uuasi-resurrection, which encourage the
belief that cure is in progress, just as
certain luminous autumn days present the
illusion of returning spring. But Germaine
was not deceived; subtle presentiment
revealed to her the pertidious progress OF
the malady. In fact, as soon as it became
accustomed to this exceptional climate, the
disease resumed its march, carrying the
Young woman onward toward the fatal de-
nounement Roger alone, living continu-
ally bv Germaine's side did not seem to
perceive the change in her health, and
lulled himself into an i'll grounded tran
quillity.
AS their fondness for each other had not
vet passed the period of its dawn, they
feverishly enjoyed the enchantment of
this region so favorable to love. They took
secluded walks along the pathways flower
ing with roses and geraniums, where Ros-
er drank in sunlight, aromatic Odors, and
deceiving hopes, to the point of intoxlca-
| ton. But with the arrival of Aprifs warm
and languishing days it became apparent
that Germaine was growing weaker; she
could not walk without getting out OF
breath, and her promenades, shortened
| daily, were soon confined to a few rounds
of the gardens, among the orange, whose
healthy towering exhibited itself in every
direction with cruel irony.
! One day, as they were sitting tegether
/ after breakfast, they heard in the sunny
| silence of the south characteristic song
| of bird,-three notes, the first prOlong-
ed, the two other abrupt and Shorthand
| these three notes. several times repeated,
rose clearly from the thick of the little oil
i've trees.
"Listen"' exclaimed Germaine: that
sounds like quail. Do you hear? That
/ is the refrain which we hear in August in
the fields of Ayvelles, and which our peas
ants wittily represent by the words: Paye
ties dettes! paye tes dettes"' (Pay your
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1894-12-14
THE PAINS OF RHEUMATISM.

According to the best authorities, originate
in morbid condition of the blood. Lac
tic acid, caused by the decomposition OF
the gelatinous and albuminous tissues, cir
culates with the blood and attacks the f1b-
rous tissues, particularly in the joints, and
thus causes the local manifestation of the
disease The back and shoulders are the
parts usually affected by rheumatism, and
the joints at the knees, ankles, hips and
wrists are also sometimes attacked. Thou
sands of people have found in Hoods Sar-
saparilla positive and permanent cure for
rheumatism 1t has had remarkable sue
cess in curing the most severe cases. The
secret of it's success lies in the fact that it
attacks at once the cause of the disease by
neutralizing the Tactic acid and purifying
the blood, as well as strengthening every
function of the body.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1894-12-14
TIE FRUITS OF GRIEF.

AsI walked forth in the busy town l
saw church, with spire pointing heaven
ward. Within its walls the weary multi
tude sought rest. Here they worshipped
forgetting for time the daily toll and
care as they sang sweet hymns and were
cheered by the Masters message. How
came this church here?"I said, and voice
replied, Zone whose son was taken from
him in the first pride of manhood has
raised these sacred walls in loving
into whose doors they carried sick and
wounded sufferers, to be healed and sent
forth well again, or to be helped with
loving ministrations to the entrance Of
the dark valley. How came this building
here?' l asked, and the same voice re-
piled, lone whose husband was take from
her side when life was most full and sweet
has built this house in loving memory"
Further still l saw lovely home, in whose
sunny rooms sick children were cared for
and cured, and helped to bear the pain. l
entered, and as passed between the rows
of little beds 1 saw inscribed over each
one such words as these: ''In memory of
an only child" In memory of my baby,
I'm memory of a sister," AS l passed out
into the street there lowered before me
the walls of noble college, where youths
were taught all that should make them
useful men. Whose work is this?" l
said, and again the voice replied: Behold
those words, craven in stone above the
portal, In memery Of. Erected by his
children"
AS mused on the lonely hearts that
had suffered until the soothing hand of
time had enabled them to bear their own
burdens patiently and to strive to tighten
those of others, the voice said again:
the world. The farmer and the gardener
come forth, the sharp plougshare cut deep
burrows into the ground, the harrow's
teeth break up what the plough has spread
back AMI forth they go, no corner left
untouched, till the earth is ready for the
silent dropping of the seed. Then, while
days and weeks go by, the sun and rain
and all the soft influences of nature clothe
the earth with verdure, and flowers and
fruit and grain are the sure reward of
the husbandman. So does the human
heart, when disciplined by sorrow, bring
forth the fruits of righteousness and love-"