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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
CUBA SATISFIED.
Under American Rule Peace and
 Prosperity Prevail

HAVANA, Dec. 2S.--Jose Miguel Go- meg, civil governor of the province of Puerto Principe, who is in Havana on business connected with the development of the industries of that section of the is- prevail under the American adminstra- tion. He says the cane crop is heavy and that wages are high owing to the short age of men. In his Judgment Cuba is gradually becoming satisfied and wishes nothing radical from the constitutional convention. The rural guards, he asserts, are doing good service, and there is no brigandage to speak of He flatly contra diets the sensational reports on the sub jcct of outlawry that have appeared in some of the Cuban papers durin. the last few weeks.
 decree has been issued putting the clerks of courts bailiffs and other officers on salaries from Feb. 1 and doing away with the fee system, which has been greatly abused ill Cuba.
 The marriage of Mir. Alexis E. Frye. superintendent of Cuban schools and Senorita Maria Teresa Arruebarrena will be q civil ceremony. taking place on the evening of Jan. 1 at the palace formerly occupied by General Lee at Quemados. Mir. Frye declined cathedral wedd Ing because of the promises demanded by the church.
 The first formal reception and ball held in the palace since General Wood be- came governor general of Cuba was given last evening. more than 1000 persons at tending
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
RIOT IN A JAIL.
Rema1e PrIsoners Assault Brooklyn
 Jail Officials

Ja11 OMctAl6.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Twenty mad dened female prisoners in the Raymond street jail, Brooklyn, rioted yesterday and so badly assaulted Matron Fannie Handy and Warden McGrath that they will for long time bear marks of the assault.
 There was no attempt to escape. The riot was the consequence of nothing but ill feeling. Miss Handy was transferring the prisoners from one corridor to an other in the women's section when she was attacked by Nellie Jones, a power fully built woman, who had been sen tenced to 15 days for intoxication. Miss Handy was felled. Nineteen other pris- oners then assaulted her. While the blows rained thick upon her head and body she managed to reach push but ton that rang bell in the warden's of flee.
 Warden McGrath, hearing the alarm rushed to the women's department with out waiting to call for assistance. As he entered the corridor he diverted the at tention of the infuriated amazons and they jumped on him. The blows were thick and fast and furious. and Warden McGrath went to the floor. Hatpins were brought into play, and his face, head and neck were gGuged.
 Miss Handy made her way through the crowd and again rang in the alarm Sheriff Burgin, Cnd-rsAeriff Wilson and five deputies replied. They had much trouble in subduing the women, but sue ceeded, and two of them, Nellie Jones and Teresa White, were placed in straitjackets. The others were put in separate cells, and then the prison physi- clan was called to attend the wounded warden and the matron.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
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PRIESTS IN PEKIN.

There are only two English speaking priests in Pekin: however. there are q number of Sisters of Charity from Ireland, one band of whom devote themselves to the care of leperS and the friendless poor. Pekin was for merly called Se-yun-tien-fu It re- ceived its present appellation when the Chinese emperors removed the government from Ranking to the northern part of the empire, in order to oppose the incursions of the Tar tars. Pekin signifies north royal resi- dence. It is strongly fortified city. the walls being enclosed and protected by broad and deep ditch. It lies in q plain which stretches to the south for ten days journey, and is bounded on the north by numerous mountains. The heat in summer is deadly, though the rainfall in July and August is al ways abundant The allied armies now marching on Pekin are exposed to perils almost as great as those en- countered by Napoleon in his Russian campaign.-Aye Maria.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
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Itching Piles is one of the most persistent plaques that the world has ever known. Men and women, old and young, rich and poor suffer alike, and for ages it was generally believed that there was no cure for the eNasperating malady. Now and then preparations have ap- peared that would relieve the itchiness temporarily, but that was all. There seemed to be absolutely no real cure.
 That is all changed now, however. Doan's Ointment will cure Piles, whether itch ing, protruding or bleeding. 1t is also a safe and absolutely sure cure for eczema and all other itching diseases of the skin. Doan's Ointment is a pleasant, harmless and abso- lutclv sure remedy for all itch ing diseases of,the skin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Peace Terms Not Liked,

SHANGHAI. Dec. 2S.--The Chinese newspapers here object to the proposed peace terms. The Universal Gazette con siders that the princes and officials who are to be punished should be named. It is questionable whether General Tung Flu Hsiang is included among those punisha- ble, and so far as Prince Yuan is concern ed it is well known that the Chinese peace commissioners have been instruct ed to consent to no punishment of any person of royal blood exceeding imprison- ment. Some of the native journals hold that the presence of permanent legation guards will render the emperors return impossible, because these would be menace to the court. "China,' says che of them, would be powerless to suppress riS:ngs because prohibited from increas- ing her military strength. and the powers, therefore. would renew hostilities again, and the people would be moved down like hemp.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
ISN'T PLEASANT READING.

About q week after election day prominent republicans gave Senator Hanna, chairman of the republican na- tional committee, q dinner at the Union league club. Senator Platt and National Committeeman Frederick S. Gibbs were among the guests. An eminent republican who was present at the dinner told a Sun correspond- q few days later in Buffalo of an incl dent of the dinner.
 It came General Greenes turn to make q speech. Turning to MT Hanna, General Gre0fe said: To you. sir. owe my army appointment. my selec- tion as q hrigadier general and my assignment to the Philippines
 Hold on there." interrupted General Niger. rising from his chair. Where was l. General Greene. during all that time? Was l not secretary of war;"
 ''Certainly. you were. sir Suavely replied General Greene. But you meuded by my friend. Senator Hanna
 General Alger was still on his feet. He WAS nettlcd.
 Let me say to you. General Greene" he rasped back. that that very appointment you received dur ing the Spanish war was recommend ed by my dear old friend who sits on my right Senator Platt. and that with out his indorSement you would not have been anywhere for the reason that you, as a New York republican, were compelled to have his -indorse- ment before either the president or his secretary of war would act. New York Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
HOW KINDNESS HELPS

11aud Ballington Booth. whose charming personality has been so eff 1ectlVe weapon for good tells in Sue cess for January how Seventy-fiye Der cent of the discharged convicts who have come under her careful notice have proved themselves trustworthy Her words ale highly interesting:
 The drink evil is. of course. the primary cause of most crime Crime follows drink as tiger does blood. and We find that most convicts' fam lilies, as consequence. are left desti- ute, and We have had to help them along, too. It is they who furnish most of the heart-breaking pathos of criminal life. Many sad stories could be told of the family left behind the man who goes to prison. But there are also many happy stories of the r-- formed convict restored to wife and cildren through Hope hall.
 We cOnffne our work to no creed or sect. but Protestant, Catholic. Jew aud infidel are alike welcome to our 'homes,' the only condition being tha they must conform to the rules and prove sincere ill their reformation
 At first the most difficult part of our work Was to procure employment for released convicts. With all our as- surances men would not entrust the man with a criminal record with their business. The reformed convict was looked upon as an impossibility. but these poor fellows had won my conf dence and 1 pleaded with business men to give them some small chance to live. With success the prejudice gradually disappeared, and now, in Chicago, where We receive twelve men per week from the prisons. we have more positions than we have men. l have some fine letters from business men concerning the trust worthiness and reliability of my boyS'"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
THE TERMS DISLIKED
Emperor Kwangsu Objects to Reducing Forts.
LEGATION GUARDS NOT WANTED.
Prince Ching and Lii Hung Chang Consult and Decide to Communf- cate Again With the Court Be-
 fore Meetin. the Envoys.

PEK1NG, Dec 2S.-Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching. the Chinese peace commissioners, have heard from the enl- peror, kwangsu. Prince Ching called on the former for consultation, remaining over an hour
 The court objects strenuously to re- ducing the forts and also to allowing per manent legation guards, which, it seems to think could be made sufficiently large at any time desired to menace the court itself.
 After the conference it was decided to hold further communication with the court before seeing the ministers.
 The British have increased their garri- son at Yang-tsun to 1GO men, With horses and three guns.
 A flying column of 1, GOO cavalry will SCOUT the country between Tien-tsin and Yangtsun ill obedience to Field Marshal von Waldersee's orders to be on the alert in view of the French report of an en- gagement with 2,50O Chinese troops.
 Colonel Tullock's regiment will return to destroy the towns he recently held. This action is owing to the fact that it has been discovered that a number of Boxers unquestionably made them their headquarters.
 The British authorities say they do not expect serious trouble from the Boxers, mainly because they lack arms. For tunately the Chinese government is afraid to trust them with arms, as it fears q rebellion against the dynasty. Otherwise the danger might have been serious.
 British soldiers have been found dead outside the Temple of Heaven with bu lets ill their heads. The murders are believed to have been committed by Chi DpSe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
TAKING IN MIR MOODY.

When D. l.. Moody went to Bethany during his travels in the east, he was very soft-hearted over all the multi tude of beggarS there. not only peca'lse the place is so unusual, but because ne was moved by its beautiful traditions. He gave quantities of "blacksheeSh and then asked if any of the children had the name of Mary and Martha. Yes, indeed, they had. And that open ed his pockets again.
 The news of his generosity spread through the village, and new clalmaIts came until his visit seemed likely to result in light for existence. The case was getting desperate. and he told the dragoman to call for silence, While he made an address. Then he said:
 II have come 5000 miles to see this little village of Bethany. It was q place my Master loved to visit. and 1 have come to see it because He loved it. I am very glad to meet you all. but now want to be alone. have no more backsheesh, and bid you good by
 A fine looking boy of 1G replied to the address. He spoke fiuently and with the grace of an orator. MT Moody was delighted with the begin ming of his oration, but not with it's 
 We are glad to see the gentleman and his friends who have come so far. but the gentleman must not think that his actions are equal to the lEl- portance of his visit. Six thousand miles is T long way to come, and the gentleman must have sacrificed much to make the visit. In consequence It it natural for Us to expect that he would be munificent in backsheesh. This he has not been, and we now eN- pect that he will give us q great deal ,Hore.
 NIr Moody was so disgusted that he abandoned the situation entirely and hurried away with his friends.
 II did think" said he. that boy had soul above backsheesh.'
 And did you think. too, that some of the children were named Martha and NaryI' he waa asked.
 .:Certainly. Why not|'
 "Nothing: only they were all boys. Youths Companion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2S. - A scare among timid depositors of the several savings banks of the city was the only noticeable result of the failure on Wednesday of the Old Town bank. Runs occurred on nearly all the savings insti- tutions, but the most notable were upon the Savings Bank of Baltimore, the City Savings bank and the Hopkins Place Savings bank. Crowds of persons were assembled upon the sidewalks in the vi cipity of these banks long before bank hours yesterday morning, and in each case the doors were opened before the usual hour in order to accommodate those who wished to withdraw their deposits In every case the claims were promptly satisfied, and in few instances before the doors were closed late in the after noon some of those who had received their money had, with returning conf dence, replaced their savings and begun il new account
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
THE LOST wAR-sLooP.
frhe Wasp. 1S14.l

lInG NitSp, I0lf.y Oh, the pride of Portsmouth water, Toast of every brimming beaker, Eighteen hundred and fourteen on
 land and sea, Was the Wasp, the gallant war-sloop, built of oaks Kearsarge had guarded, Pines of Maine to lift her colors high
 and free! Every timber scorning towards; Every port alert for foemen From the masthead seen on weather
 side or lee; With eleven guns to starboard And eleven guns to larboard All for glory on q morn of May sailed
 she. British ships were in the ofting: Swift and light she sped between them Well her daring crew knew shoal and
 wind and tide; They had come from Portsmouth river Sea-girt Marblehead and Salem, Bays and islands where the fisher-folk
 abide; Come for love of home and country. Come with wrongs that cried for
 vengeance, Every man among them brave and
 true and tried.
 lLSsIlS oI oih. ile IolltlSu sea ht'H Hearts of fire were these, their kin
 dred, Flaming till the naughty foe should be
 deserted. From the mountains, from the prairies. Blew the west winds glad to wait her; An, what goodly ships before her guns
 went down, Ships with wealth of London laden, Ships with treasures of the Indies. Till her name brought fear to British
 wharf and town; Till the war sloops Reindeer. Avon, To her yalor struck their colors, Making coast and ocean ring with her
 renown; While her captain cried eNultant, Britain, to the bold Republic. Of the empire of the seas shall yield
 the crown" Oh the woeful. woeful ending Of the pride of Portsmouth water! Never more to harbor nor to shore
 came she! Springs returned but brought no tid-
 inSs; Mothers. maidens, broken hearted; Wept the gallant lads that sailed away
 in glee Did the bolts of heaven blast her? Did the hurricanes o'erwhelm her With her starry banner and her tall
 lnasts three? Was private fleet her captor? Did she drift to polar oceans? Who shall tell the awful secret of the
 sea? Who shall tell? Yet many a sailor In his watch at dawn or midnight, When the wind is widest and the
 black waves moan. Sees q Staunch three-maSter loomlnS' Hears the hurried call to quarters. The drums quick beat and bugle
 1iercely blown: Then the cannon'S direful thunder Echoes far along the pillows; Then the victor'S shout for the foe
 OVerthrOwn; And tle watcher knew the phantom Is the Wasp, the gallant war sloop, Still d rover of the seas and glory >
 own, Edna Dean Proctor, in "Ihe Moun- tain Maid and Other Poems of New HampShire.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Paige Pays Large InGebted

AKRON. O., Dec. 2S-Word was re- eeived here that David R. Paige of New
 York has paid the last dollar of his in debtedness. The report was verified by City Commissioner A. T. Paige of this city. brother of David k. Paige, who said: Tt is true that my brother has succeeded in freeing himself from debt. The remaining four notes of Paige, Carey
 X Co. were lifted Monday, and I assure you that it was pleasant time for my brother. All except five of the notes were lifted year ago, but the entire task was completed Monday. 1t was a
 gigantic undertaking to wipe out debt of $72O,O0O, but Ar. Paige accomplished it, and now he proposes to take short rest" David F. Paige, after meeting all of his obligations, is well off. After returning from South America, where he was practically an exile for long time, he pressed his claims against New York city for the work on the Croton aqueduct and has been successful in se- curing large part of the money due him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

Rabies is epidemic in Rochester.
 Supposed diamonds have been found in New Mexico
 The Southern Educational association met in Richmond.
 Great damage was done by a fire at the East India docks in London.
 Russia has secured the right of consu- lar representation at Bombay.
 Turkish soldiers assaulted the British charge daffaires at Constantinople.
 Pat Grove. suspected CuGahy kidnap- CT, was believed to be in Findlay. o.
 Sum'' D. Miller of Indianapolis recoy- cred l. cilild kidnapped by its mother.
 The chief of police of Barre, Nt., was probably fatally wounded by socialists.
 The president ordered the preference in the civil service of veterans of the war with Spain
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Germa StrnnGe Action.

LONDON. Dec. 2S.-The proclamation announcing the division of the country around Picking, Pao-ting-fu and Tien-tsin into districts placed severally under the control of the different military com manders has been posted, according to q dispatch to The Morning Post from Pc king. dated Dee. 2G, ill the German sec 1on only. It recognizes the Chinese mil itary and civil governors. but makes no reference to Count von Waldersee. Ger many's action says the correspondent, lis strange. She, formerly so severe, now recognizes Chinese authority" The lar gest districts. the dispatch points out, have been awarded to the British, Ger man and French troops.
 lit is announced from Sian-fu," says the Shanghai correspondent of The Standard. that Emperor kwangsu has selected General Ma Yu Kun to com mand the advanced bodyguard when the court proceeds to Peking.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
In proof of 1t we tell what

In proof Of 1t we tell what those who have used it say.
 MT. Patrick Nolan, of No. 12S Railroad Avenue, Bridge port, Conn :, says: ''To any one troubled with any form of ir- ritation of the skin, I can with confidence recommend Doan s Ointment. l was for a long time bothered with a persistent irritation on my body, and none of the many preparations and ointrnents 1 used did me any good until l procured Doan's Ointment at a Drug Store and applied 1t. It was so soothing and healing, and acted so promptly that l felt relief from the first, and improved steadily. It is the best remedy for ir- ritation of the skin there is on the market. ;
 Just such emphatic endorse ment can be had right here in Waterbury. Drop into Lakes drug store and ask what his customers report.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
LIST OF PATENTS
Granted to New England Inventors
 During the Past Week.

Granted to New England Inventors
 During the Past Week.
 The following list of patents were granted to New England inventors the past week: c. Ashley, New Britain, door check and closer; w. H. Barker, Hartford, telephone call register; H. T. Barnwell, Providence. R. l., curtain rod; 4. M. Burnham. Gardiner Me, shutter warker; J. Clarke, Liberty Hill, Conn, thill coupling; F. F. Coggin. Portland, Me, device for heating cars; J. P. Cooper, Providence R. l., gar ment fastening device; E. F. Ede. Hartford. clothes drying apparatus: F. NJ. Garland: New Haven, ammunition clip: T. H. Greene. Woonsocket. R. l., cloth shearing machine; J. R. Griffeth, Norwalk. hat brim trimmer: w. A. Hall, Bellows Falls Vt, making soIu- ble casein: IT.. Hubbell, Bridgeport, belt fastening: H. l.. Jones, Riverside, R. l., yarn guide for knitting ma chimes; w. R. Krumwiede. Providence. k. l., cover or shade for jncandeScent lamps; A. T. Knorzer, NIiddletown, spring for couches, seats, etc; T. w. k. MeCabe. Winsted. machine for making clock pinions; l.. H. Nash, South Nor walk, gas engine; ". H. Perkins. Wa terbury. foot pump for bicycles; J. c. Pratt, Hartford, pulley; c. E. Echoen- mehl. Waterbury, primary battery; A. Shepard, Plantsville. drawer pull; D. L. Slocum. Pawtucket. R. l.. galvanic battery: c. E. Smith. Bridgeport, punch; E. G. P Smith. Portland, Me, bell buoy; F. A. Stare, Bangor. Me, garment hanger; G. B. Thomas. Hart ford, electrical switch cap; c. Strobel, Waterbury, cooler: NJ. Tilden, Willi- mantle, rotary self-inking stamp.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
American Wood In Germany.

of q free harbor at Emden is expected to make it an important port for American wood. Westphalian firms have already ordered 10000 tons of pitch pine to be sent there for shipment via the Dort- mund- Ems canal. A joint stock wood company has been organized in Emden to import pitch pine and other woods in large quantities.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Pardoned by Governor Roosevelt.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Guy Koch who was sentenced to nine years in Sing Sing prison for grand larceny from this city and who has served three years. five months and three days Of the sentence was yesterday released from the prison. Koch at once left for Chicago. None of the prison officials at Sing Sing could give any information concerning the re- lease. All they knew was that the order was signed by Governor Roosevelt
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Cashier sforr,u Burted.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Dec. 2S.-The body of Charles F. Merrill, former cash fer of the defunct National Bank of the Commonwealth. arrived here yesterday from Buenos Ayres and was buried in Pine1Grove cemetery The services were
 brief and private, the Rev. B. ". Lock-
 lart oficiating~
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Buchanan. Mich. May 22.

BuchaEan. N1ich.. May 92. Genesee Pure Food Co.,. Le Roy. \. I.: Fundamentally mamma has been a great coffee drinker and has found it very injurious. Having used several packages of your GRAINO, the drink that takes the place of coffee. she finds it much better for herself and for us children to drink. She has given I'D coffee drinking entirely We use q package of Grain-O every week. I am ten years old.
 Yours respectfully.
 FANNY WILLIAMS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Stole From Her efnctor.

KTTTERY, Me, Dec. 2S-Lillian Lydston, II years old, was arrested. charged with stealing $500 in gold and bank notes from James Richardson, in whose family she was being cared for The girl, after telling several different stories, acknowledged taking the money, but declares that she threw it away.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Searching For a Dead Man.

DANBURY. Conn.,, Dec. 2S.--For three years United States secret service officers have been searching for William H. Post, escaped prisoner from Lud- low street jail, New York city. Ii has just been learned that Post has been buried in the Danbury cemetery for over three years. He was buried under, the name of Charles Mason.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Crop Estinsates,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-TAe wheat crop of 19oO is 522 229, ,5O5 bushels. The area of winter wheat planted is 3O, O,2S2,- 5G4 The condition of the growing crop Dec 1 was or. The production of corn in 1900 is estimated at 2,105, ,102, ,51G bushels
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Forty-nine Children Dro~ned,

BURLINGTON, Ia., Dec. 2S.-A tele- phone message received here last night says 51 school children were skating on the river near Foster, Ia.. when the ice gave way and 49 were drowned. Only two escaped to tell the tale. Foster is near Whatcheer, on the Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad. No confirmation of the rumor or details can be obtained yet.