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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
BRooKL TN BRIEFS.
Regular meeting of St. Thomas Cadets
 the lyceum this evening

Regular meeting of St. Thomas Cadets iI the lyceum this evening.
 Thomas Derwin of Draher avenue, who has been ill for the past week, is re- ported on the road to recovery.
 Frank Manlish, resident of Summit street, was aarrested and locked up this morning, charged with assault upon his wife. w-John H. Thomas, engineer at the Hellmann brewery, who has been confined to his home for some time with an attack of the grip, has returned to his old posi- tion fully recovered.
 About twenty-five couples attended the supper and banquet given by J. M. Lynch at his residence, 40 North River side street, last evening. Mir Lynch pre- sented each guest with a handsome pro- gramme of the exercises of the evening as a souvenir of the event.
 Rev Father Duggan of St Patrick s parish has received a letter from Father Synnott of Ansonia, requesting him to de- | liver lecture on temperance in Ansonla next Sunday. Father Duggan went to Ansonia on the 1 :28 train this afternoon to consult with Father Synnott on the mat ter. -.
 | Daniel Coss, aged 20 years, son of the late Mrs Hannah Coss, died last night at his home, 91 Railroad Hill street. The deceased has been ailing for the last two months, and last Thursday was attacked with the grip, from which he succumbed. The funeral will take place at S:30 to- morrow morning from his late residence to St Patrick's church, where mass of re- quiem will be sung at o'clock. Inter ment will be in St Joseph's cemetery. | The teachers of the Bank street school with the exception of Miss Lucy Burns of South Matn street. who is i'll, re- ported for duty this morning. Quite q good many of the pupils have not put in an appearance, many being kept at bome on account of Sickness. At the Porter street school things were better. All the children, except those who belong in the new South Brooklyn school district were present. One of the teachers, Miss Coyle was reported i'll. Her place is being filled by her sister. The new South Brooklyn school will open about the fifteenth.
 "A large black dog evidently stran ger in the place, made a vicious attack or woman on Washington avenue last even ing just at the end of the foot bridge, a the New England railroad crossing. Int woman was going in the direction of Soutt Main street and carried a ..small parcel II her hand. The dog came out at the open ing between the railroad track and Holmes Booth X Haydens fence, and attacked hel at sight. The woman endeavored to de fend herself with the small parcel whicf she held in her hand, but the vicious ca nine was not to be driven away with sucl a simple weapon, and snapping and snarl ing, forced the terrified woman against thu board fence on the side of the road. Two young men who happened to be riding by in team came to the rescue and seeing them the dog ceased his attack and dis appeared in the direction whence he came
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Lahnr Trnuhla Sefflad.

BRADDocK, Pa, Jan. 2-A scale of wages was decided upon between the rail straight eners and gaugers and the management at the ar-Thomson steel works. The plant will resume operations on Wednes- daV
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Americans In Paris Celebrated.

PARIS, Jan. 2.-The United States em- bassy on New Years day was the scene of 8 general gathering of all the notabilities in the American community.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
KilIed Her Friend.

MONTREAL, Jan. 2.-George Cox was elected mayor of Ottawa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02

TOPEKA, Jan. 2.-Mrs Lease has em- ployed Judge Doster to assist Eugene Hagan in prosecuting her suit against the governor. The first blow in the courts will be struck today, when she will apply to the supreme court for an injunction pre- venting J. w. Freeborn from attempting to take her place on the board
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
The New Year,s Reoeptions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Great crowds at tended the annual New Years reception at the White House. The gates to the grounds were closed at 2 o'clock, as it was evident at that time that it would be impossible to get through with the long line still stand ing outside. Several thousand persons were thus necessarily disappointed. Mr. Cleveland showed signs of fatigue as he left the Blue room and went back up stairs. Mrs Cleveland endured the ordeal with great pluck, shaking hands with practically every one in the line. She showed much less weariness than her hus- band after it was over.
 Mrs. Stevenson and the ladies of the cabinet generally held receptions at their homes during the afternoon, at which greetings were exchanged with many call CTS. Mrs. Stevenson's parlors at the Nor mandie were prettily decorated with palms and flowers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
An Ins,ne Desperado at Laree.

LAUREL, Del, Jan. "A constable and an armed posse have returned from fruit less search of two days for Merrill Dun, the insane 'desperado. The entire com munity is terror stricken, and many are afraid to venture out doors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Boy Killed by a Hog.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Jan. 2.-James Oar win, aged 12 years, while teasing big he ,y, made him angry. He jumped on the boy, Knocked him down and literally ate Lis arm off, besides tearing huge slices of fle4h from his legs and breast. Darwinldied Tn a few minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Te,rer Dcnounces Waite,s scheme

DENVER, Jan. 2.-Senator Henry G. Tel Ter, in an interview, denounees the extra session scheme of Governor Waite as one of the worst things that could have hap pened to Colorado.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Killed by a Stray Shot.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2.-John Koehler, 19 years old, was shot in the right temple and died on the way to the hospital. The shooting is supposed to have been acci- dental. George Roller, 15 years old, was arrested on suspicion of having fired the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Nswshoxs and Roothlaolks raannnatsa.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 2.-The thirty -fiftl an nual dinner othe newsboys and bootbiacks s of Pittsburg and Alleghany under the aus pices of the Leader Publishing company occurred at the old city hall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
AR.ah co1a E,na

CRIPPLE GREEK, Colo, Jan. B. Ore which assays from $4,s00 to $5,6O0 per ton was found here in the Free Coinage mine in a cross cutting from the bottom of a shaft l75 feet in depth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
She Claims the Baukbooks.

PROVIDENCE, Jan. 2.-Clara k. Morse, a young widow, has brought suit to recover bankbooks of Truman M. Blanchard, who recently died aged so. She claims that she nursed aim through his illness and that he left the property to her just before death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Work For Many Hands.

READING, Pa, Jan. 2.-The anthracite blast furnace at Temple, in this county. is being put in readiness to resume opera .tions The Reading rolling mills resumed work, thereby furnishing employment to 150 hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02

WAUGH CHUNK, Pa, Jan. 2.-The eollat- eral appraisement of the estate of the late General William, Lilly, formerly congress man at large from this state, has been com pleted. It aggregates over S1, ,000, ,o0O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Talk of Impeachlnr Waite.

LAKE CITY, Colo, Jan. 2.-At meeting of the citizens of Hinsdale county resolu- tions were adopted instructing their rep resentatiyes in the general assembly to bring impeachment charges against Gov ernor Waite and then work for an imme- diate adjournment of the extra session.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Ranopet After tba rnangpr.t,on

PAwTUeKET, R l., Jan. 2.-The Garfield Republican club held n banquet at the close of the inauguration ceremonies. Ex-Min. ister Stevens and ex-Congressman Herf were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
weather Forecast,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Jan. 2.-Joseph Rice, convict, scaled the great peniten- tiary walls and escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
InteroniI.riato Chess Tonrnamen.

NEW YoRE. Jan. 2.-The intercollegiate chess tournament resulted in @ victory for Columbia, who won both of her games from PrinceCnn. Harvard also won both games from Yale
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Jackson Park Free Now.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-Jackson park, with it's relics of the fair, is in the possession of the public The wagon gates have been thrown wide open, turnstiles taken down and Columbian guards retired to the build, i1ncrS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Maior PoDe Resirns

ATLANTA, Jan. 2.-Major A. Pope, secre- tary of the Southern Railway and Steam ship association, has resigned. w. l.. Me Gill succeeded him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Carna. MiIi tn Rasnma.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2.-Samuel Whites carpet and rug mill in this city will resume work today, giving work to 150 operatives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Blev Una Vacant House.

NEW CASTLE, Pa., Jan. 2.-Some un- known person threw quantity of dyna- mite into an unoccupied house on Long avenue. The house was badly shattered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
An Aged Woman Cremated.

IPSWICH, Mass, Jan. 2.-Mrs. Alexander McDole, aged 96 years. who lived alone on Warren street, was burned to death in her home yF
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Celebrated Bishop Ryan,s Birthday.

BUFFALO, Jan. 2.-The Catholics of this city quietly celebrated the sixty-ninth birthday of the Right Rev Stephen Vim cent Ryan, bishop of the diocese of Ruffaic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Rumor About Hornb,over

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2.-A Washington special says that it is stated in administration cir cles that the president will withdraw ts.e nomination of Mir. Hornblower of New York for an associate justiceship of the supreme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 2.-The official inquiry into the cause of the Louisville and Jeffer- sonville bridge disaster will begin next Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
pre.,dent of the Narrow canga.

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. "A. H. Peacock of this city was elected president of the Lancaster and Reading narrow gauge rail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
chn,nnlun Kionars of-w s.lahe.ter.

YoNKERs, N. Y, Jan a.zEIn hard game
 the Dohbs Terry foothaA team won the
 championship of Westehester county from team of the Yonkers Y. M. c. 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
No News From Evans' Hunters.
Zola's English Translator Dead

FRESNO, Gal, Jan. 2.-Sheriff Scott and posse, who are after Chffs Evans and Ed Morrel, are still unheard from.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Ua Ed Tbrao Hundred.
Another Coal Strike on.

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 2-Three hundred people in the city were fed by John H. Dill lon, charitable gentleman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
To Purify Harvard,s Athletics.
Ynrk For aold Reater,

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. 2-The new athletic rules which are to purify Harvard athletics are now in full effect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
Georgle,s old Capitol scorched
Smallpox Epidemic.

SAVANNAH, Jan. 2-The old capitol building at Milledgeville was badly dam aged by fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Jan. 2.-The Peer less coal miners struck ina body against the 1 cent reduction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
scaled the Penltentiary Wall

LONDON, Jan. 2.-M. Vizetelly, the jour nalist, is dead. He was imprisoned for his translatiens of Zola's works.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-02
New Nrnvor Tn ottawa.

CAPE MAY, Jag. 2.-The gold leaf factory of Hastings & Co. will resume on full time Monday next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-20
INDUSTRY AND WAGES.
Items of Interest from Various Manufac.
turing Centres.


ANSONJA. CONN-The Bradley Insu-
lated Cable Works started on ten hours
time with full complement OF men to-
day.
CUMBERLAND. MD.-The coal opera
tors OF the American, Georges Creek
Consolidation. New Central, Maryland.
BARTON. FRANKLIN, and other mines in this
region will meet in Philadelphia to-mor-
row 10 determine the wage rate for the
ensuing year.
HUDSON. MASs.-The lasters In II. NJ.
Rrett's shoe-shop have struck for more
wages. Their complaint dates from the
recent introduction OF new lasting ma
chimes. since which their earnings have
dropped 10 80 or less a week, except the
head ones or operators so called, VINO
made considerably more.
pHIILIPSBURG, PA.-The miners Mt
several coal mines I'm the Beach Creek
region were SURPRISED to-day by the in
formation that. with tomorrow. reduc-
,ion Of five cents per ton in the mining
rate would 20 into effect. This fixes the
rate per ton at forty cents. The leaulng
onerators OF the Beach Creek ana Gear
field regions at n conference In Philadei-
nbio to-day adopted the above rates
claiming that competition compelled th'
reduction. 1t is yet uncertain what ac'ion
the miners will take
CHICAGO.-The Illinois steel Company
whose plant at South Chicago has been
IDLE since early in September last VIII STAR
mn ON Monday. The officials say they have
orders for sufficient rails to keep them EN-
nloved for at least sixty days. and there
10 considerable other business in sight
&c OH the western roads will require an
ayerage AMOUNT for track repairs during
the wear. The company VIII also begir
rolling steel bllets at its South chicago
mills This Is a new departure, as here
tofore IT has only produced billets at us
Toilet mills. Four blast furnaces VIII also
be started. In all 200 men VIII be given
employment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-20

party. embracing Chief Justice Fuller and
wife, vice-Prestdent Stevenson and wife,
and also Governor O'Ferrall and wife.
and senator's and representatives OF vir-
ginia In Congress. TO be the guests OF
the city during their stay IN our midst
And II IL further resolved that COM
mittce. consisting OF the Mayor and Com
mon Council, and Clerk OF Council and
twelve representative citizens 20 be So
lected by the Mayor. be authorized and
requested 10 execute In behalf OF the city
OF Fredericksburg the foregoing resolu-
ton, and said committee is authorized.
IL IL deems proper to cooperate with me
national and local Mary Washington as
sociations and the Masonic fraternity In
any preparations that may be agreed
upon looking 10 the accomplishment OF
the purposes OF the resolution.
a meeting OF the National Mary Wash
ington Monument Association was held at
Mrs. Waltc's home in Washington yester-
day afternoon at 2 o. clock, at which II was
decided 10 have the dedication ceremonies
OF the Mary Washington monument here
on May 10th next. 1t was also agreed
upon that the City Council be asked to
take charge OF the procession. arrange
ment OF the platform at the monument,
and TO meet the President and party at
the depot and escort them 10 the Mary
Washington House. where they will be-
come the guests Of the ladies OF the
Fredericksburg Mary Washington Monu-
ment Association. and where refresh
ments will be served. after which they
will proceed to the monument The ma
tional association viii then take charge
Of the programme.
Mrs. V. NJ. Fleming. president OF the
Fredericksburg association, and Mrs. f..
u. Cole. who has been in Washington for
several days. attended the meeting and
returned home to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-20
Mt. Vernon Electric Railway.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. March 19.-(Spe-
clal1-A delegation Of Alexandria citi-
zens. together with those of Alexandra
and Fairfax counties and Washington
city. will appear on Tuesday before the
District Of Columbia Committee OF ue
House Of Representatives for the Mount
Vernon Electric railway. They viii re-
ouest Congress TO give the railway COM
many the right to cross the Potomac r7Ver
and the fats and the county's repre-
sentatives will also request the right-of-
way for the railroad through the AIRING
ton estate. The county folks say that as
the Arlington estate IS entirely exempted
from all taxation the government might
AT least accommodate them by allowing
the road 10 pass through IT.
The body of Captain William ID. NO
well whose death was chrunicled in Sum
DAYS Dispatch in a letter from Comorn,
King George county, was brought here
on Sunday afternoon for interment The
funeral was largely attended; a delega-
ton from the Grand Army. the Red
Men. and the Potomac Pilots Associa-
ton being present. The interment was
i'm Bethel cemetery.
The pes mandatory Will in rev
DAYS commence work again, ana Ill the
many orders which they have on hand.
Mrs. Margaret Ready died at her resi-
dence. No. 722 north Columbus street, In
this city. on Friday last Her funeral
took place this morning from 81. Mary
Catholic church, on Royal street. mere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-20
MANY CANDIDATES.
COME LIVELY HuSTlINc IN THE TWO
CITIES BY THE SEA-
ror.pouth rythisns VIII Build Castle
VIII Have VERY Early Vegetables
Handling the Truck.

NORFOLK. VA, March i9.-tspeciall >
mo candidates OF both cities are now
hustllng lively among the voters and the
sitnation is getting hot. and the usual
r,snrts where the voters most do con-
,.r,.-atC" are scenes OF activity every
NIGHT Aspirants are numerous for every
oalco So far Mayor Cooke has only the
Trohibi,ion candidate in opposition TO
hin, Tor the rnayoraliy. There Will he a
Grand rally OF the party on the Both. In
Portsmouth II Is said there are five can
d.la,cs for Mayor but everything points
g.. the reelection OF Mayor Baird. who
las held the Office for eight or ten terms.
a CASTLE.
Tho Knights Of Pythlas OF Portsmouth
have under consideration the erection or
d handsome Pythian castle on Court
s.~o,t TO accommodate the 100 members
OF the order in the city. Atlantic Lodge
his ALREADY a 500 site.
Spring seems 20 be opening carly In this
section. and many people are already
thinning for their summer enjoyments
., ,be seaside Unless "a decidedly cold
.,an srts In the early vegetables will go
r.-sert fully three weeks earlier than
,..r,.,f and drive the southern truck out of
,he market except that from Eastern
N,-,h Carolina. which Will doubtless be
-, DAYS in advance OF Norfolk. South
...., truck is already going through at this
.,.~t and the transportation companies
have made extensive arrangements to
....ff..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-20
NORTHERN CAPITAL.
A HEALTHY FLOW OF IT COMING INTO
THE COUNTY OF AUGUSTA.
Purchase of the Elizabeth Furnace Prop
erty by Canadian-mine Men Buy
Farms-struck Down 10 Death.

STAUNTON, VA. March is.-(speciaL)
A healthy flow OF northern capitai ~
coming into Augusta To-day there was
recorded In the Clerks once here deed
conveying the Elizabeth Furnace iron
property to Peter McLaren, Esq. veal
thy iron master OF Perth, Canada The
purchase price named In the deed "
$1,000. This property IL valuable pant
and system OF ore beds on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad In West Augusta
Heretofore Mr.. McLaren had acquired
thousands of acres OF mineral and tim
Der lands contiguous TO his later pur-
chase.
Mr.. w. III. Boynton. settler from
Maine. tired OF the rigors Of the northern
winters, has just purchased a 2oo-acre
farm two miles from Staunton. buying
from O. X. Lapham. Mr.. Boyntons TEL
low townsman, Mr.. A. ID. Currier' onIy
few weeks before had purchased
farm In the same neighborhood. There
Is quite a colony OF recent settlers coih-
ing from Maine here.
MIR. HARDY KILLED.
A fatal accident occurred here this AFTER
noon Just outside OF the western yaru
limits Of the Chesapeake and ONO rall-
road. AS the west-bound passenger tram
No. s, was speeding up the grade, goins
In the same directions with his oaek
turned to the passing train, walking IL,
the middle Of the track, was MIR. Richaru
w. Hardy. OF this city. He was seem
ingly utterly unconscious OF the foiiowihs
train, and was struck down to death py
the locomotive. several ribs being broken
and the skull fractured. The train STOP
ming. bore the body back to TINS Guy.
A coroners jury was empanneiled' pu.
was adjourned over until tomorrow 'ha'
the railroad company might have counsel
Mr.. A. c. Braxton appearing Tor the oc-
ceased's interest. Mr.. Hardy was
widower aged 81. and was chiidiess. ou'
has several brothers and sisters among
whom are Mr.. John NJ. Hardy anu NIT
w. G. Brown, of this city. and MI
charles W. Hardy. Mrs. Henry kihzel'
and Mrs. Grim. OF winchester: Inc ue-
ceased was formerly superintendent OF 'ns
eos-works here, and was menoer Oh
Trinity Episcopal church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-20
THE JACKSON FAMILY BIBLE.
Clay Whitley, of indianapolis Returns Inc
Relic TO Mrs. jackson.

Clay whitley. Of Indianapolis, lnd'' was
cornoral OF the squad detailed TO burh
General Stonewall Jackson's residence AT
Lexington. Va, in June, 1851, ana at the
same time detachments performed slmi-
lar service for the military institute an"
Governor Letchers magnificent mansion
While the Jackson home was Duthlhs'
Corporal Whitelay bethought hiinsel W
save some relic, and he ran INTO 'he
library. which was even then In naiiies
and took out a family Bible. when han
hoer nresented to Jackson by sister
rho relic he preserved until recently
,,hop no wrote to the editor OF 'he
Snn,hern Planter. of Richmond, request
,ny Mrs Jackson's address, inclosing
u,isb 10 return the relic TO her keepihb'
Saturday he received very kiiuI! ~
from the widow Of the Confederate gen
eral. expressing the most earnest H'-,
tude for a return or the souvenir
the book was at once forwarded 10 iel W
EXPRESS. Corporal Whitley reports say
an indianapolis special, that "hen ~
marched his squad TO the NOME VI -
son he found the family at uiiihe,' 10 80
,yos acting under strict orders, ne coul'
give them but one hour IN which W ~
mare for removal, and II mas AWAY IL
n matter of regret that he was ue,Hi ~
for such unpleasant duty, althousn Nv
recopnizes that II was one OF the eAisen-
clos of war from which there was Nv
ascone General Hunter was In com,ha,lu
=, Tho time the order was executor ne
ha,,ing relieved General Franz Sigel y"
the day of the occupancy OF LeAihs''"'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-20
virginia News Items.


Mr.. Baker, OF Jacksonville. Fla, has
leased for a term Of years from Mr.. j.
r Adams. OF Baltimore. the Fauquier
white sulphur Springs property.
The Greenbrier Independent states that
the Hot Springs. Bath county. Va, Is
crowded with visitors and invalids that
are suffering from rheumatism and other
diseases.
Southern speakers seemed to be in de-
uand nj the ST. Patrick's banquet Sat-
urday night. At the dinner OF the
Friendly Sons that eloquent young
vIrgInian. James Lindsay Gordon
answered 10 the toast Of ''The ladies'.
He Is fast eating and talking himself
into local fame.
A charter has been granted to the JEFF
ferson Insurance Company. Chariottes-
willie. The provision of the charter grants
the privilege of conducting n general In
surance business in Virginia, the Dis
trict of Columbia, and the States and
Terr,,ories of the United States. The
canitaI shall not be less than 100000.
which will be divided into shares CT 500
each
Pev Ferdinand Jacobs, d. d., who
died in Nashville Tenn, last Sunday,
was n native Of Alexandria, having been
horn I'm that city August 10. 1885, He
was educated at Hampden-Sidney Col
Iepe and afterward pursued his studies
M Union Theological Seminary. His first
charge was In Princess Anne, Md, and
his last James Island, s. c., which pas
torate he was forced to resign by en-
croaching age in lSsb.