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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24

The temperature is likely to be tolerably low
to-day, but there will be an abundance of
warmth and activity at the Polo Grounds,
where the college football championship is to
be decided. The mighty men of Yale and
Princeton will meet in battle array on this
historic field, and one or the other will win
more or less fame. Which it will be there is
no adequate ground for predicting, but it is
certain to be game worth seeing, the more
80, as Thanksgiving Day is not likely to wit
ness one of these stirring contests this year
Probably there never was seen in our Grim
inal courts more striking contrast than was
presented by the sentencing of a man convicted
of manslaughter to five years Imprisonment
on the same day with the imposition Of the
TREMENDOUS sentence that was inflicted on Be
dell for forgery. There were some mitigating
circumstances in the case of Coburne, but the
difference between the punishments of the two
men may well set serious minded people to
thinking whether the penalties for crimes under
our present statutes are arranged on Just and
impartial scale.
The Democrats have now got their figuring
on the next Congress down to so fine a point
that they give 1852 seats to each party, and
claim that the Hid District of Tennessee is in
doubt. Still they are prepared to wager that
Bates, the Democratic candidate in that dis
trict, will get the certificate and probably their
confidence will be justified by the Governors
action. The Democratic Governors, as rule,
may be counted on to do their part in carrying
out the plot to steal the organization Of the
House. When was one Of them ever known
TO stand in the way Of dishonorable act cal
culated TO give his party some advantage?
That thousands of persons will be foolish
enough to spend their money during the COM
ing week in order TO see what is called six
days' go.ss.you.please walk at the Madison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24

Judge Thurman writes TO Judge Backer, Of
Texas, that he shall continue to work for the
Democratic party and that he does not despair
of its ultimate success" That last clause may
not be equivalent to last gasp, but it certainly
is not quite thrilling enough for a war-cry.
Judge Thurman didn't see so many rainbows as
Colonel Brice before the election; unlike Colonel
Brice, he saw none at all the day after the
election, and we suspect that he thinks 1t would
be q waste of time to look for any now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24

That thousands Of persons will be foolish
enough to spend their money during the COM
ing week in order to see what is called six
dYSs' ge-as-y0uplease walk at The Madison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24

there will be forty-seven snowstorms before
washingtons Birthday, the people Of this town
have o bleak winter in prospect To be sure, we
never heard of any such proverb, but 1t is just
as good, for aught we can see, as most OF those
upon which otherwise sensible people confidently
ro1v
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24

1t is significant achievement Of science when
a physician can be taken into consultation at al
distance of 5000 miles That was done on Sunday
by means of the telegraph and cable between
Victoria, b. c., and London The humiliation Of
time and space has rarely been more strikingly
shown and if the patient should recover the Incl
dent would deserve an honorable place in medical
annals
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16

The following bit of ''taffy" for our es-
teemed warden is from the Wilkin County
Gazette, and is so good we cannot resist
the temptation to publish it:
Warden stordock of the saltwater penitentiary
remained over Saturday and Sunday in Brecken-
ridge. He spent Saturday at the court house at
tending legal business and on Sunday he visited
his friends. We are pleased to acknowledge q
pleasant afternoon and evenings conversation
with him, during which time he talked freely on
the political issues of the day and public men in
general. gave some very interesting accounts Of
his early residence in Wilkin county and described
some Of the prominent prisoners at saltwater.
with brief accounts of the crimes for which they
were imprisoned. at the same time speaking kind
words for those who were so unfortunate as to be
within the prison walls. We have always looked
upon Mr. Stordock as a well informed man and a
brilliant conversationalist. and now find that he
has lost none of his accomplishments in this line
since going to saltwater.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16
Summary.

We are not afraid to 60 alon ne on a jour-
ney to strange place. where we are sure
that friend will meet us at the end of the
journey. The husband in distant city
telegraphs to his wife to come to him. and
ne will be at the station to receive her. She
has faith in him. She sits amid strangers
in the cars all day. She enters the depot
filled with strangers at night. But there is
the one familiar face. there are the out
stretched arms of love, and the loneliness
that faith cheered during the journey now
ends in joyous fruition. But our blessed
Savior does not ask us to go far away in
the spirit world with the assurance that he
will meet us by and by. He comes down
to the starting point of the strange journey.
He takes us to Himself the moment we
enter the chariot of death. The terror of
the unbelieving soul is the charoteer of
Jesus for those who trust in Him. So there
is no loneliness in this trying hour. 1t is as
when bridegroom comes for his bride.
takes her in his arms as she leaves the
threshold OF her old home, and bears her to
the new home he has prepared for her.
There is nothing sweeter in all the revela-
ton of Gods love than that promise of his
presence which removes the loneliness of
death.-Interior.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16

THE PRISON MIRROR is very neat
weekly paper edited and published by con-
victs in the state prison of Minnesota. Its
matter, both original and selected. is very
interesting, and we have no doubt that the
beneficial influences of the paper, in the
employment 1t furnishes to those who fill
its pages and the knowledge it imparts to
outsiders of the better thoughts and aspira-
tons that exist even within prison walls,
will insure its successful maintenance. 1t
seems strange, however, that such an en-
terprise should exist in a prison, not only
because it dosen't strike one as a very
promising field in which to look for news,
but because it requires printers and editors
to produce paper. and the only way we
can account for it is that contempt of court
convictions must be of occasional occurrence
in Minnesota. -Miramichi Advance, Chat
ham, N. B.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16
His Mother.

eff l could only see my mother" Again
and again was the yearning cry repeated.
IF l could only see my mOtherw Tie
vessel rocked, and the waters chased by a
fresh wind, played unsteady against the
side of the ship. The sailor, second mate
quite youthful, lay in his narrow bed. his
eyes glazing, his limbs Stitfening. his breath
failing. 1t was not pleasant to die thus, in
this shaking, plunging ship; but he seemed
not to mind bodily discomfort. His eyes
looked far away, and ever and anon broke
forth that grieving cry: IF l could only
see my mother!'' An old sailor sat by. BIZ
bic in his hand, from which he was reading.
He bent above the young man and asked
him why he was anxious to see his mother,
whom he had willfully left. ''Oh, that's
the reason" he cried in anguish. 1--WE
nearly broken her heart. and l can't die in
peace. She was good mother to mech.
so good a mother! She bore everything
from her wild boy; and once she said to me-;
My son. when you come to die you will
remember thisH Oh, if l could only see
my mother!' He never saw his mother.
He died with the yearning upon his lips. as
many one has died who sighted the mother
who loved him. Boys, be good to your
mOther.-Ex.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16
e Mirror.
Worth Remembering.

For The Mirror.
Worth Remembering.
Solitude is no barrier whatever to sin.
The hardest heart is touched by persever-
ing kindness.
Christ gives His rest to all who believe on
Him; but it does not become ours till we
take His yoke upon us.
1t may not be ours to be witty, learned or
wealthy, but it may be ours to be noble,
sweet or pleasant.
We seldom form any close acquaintance
with our Savior till we meet Him in trouble.
Only great men can patiently await the
slow justice of time
God deals altogether with motives. He
does not look at the number OF times you
fall, but how hard you try to get up.
AS a cross is formed by a short piece
crossing the perpendicular bar. so. what we
call crosses are the result of our will
striking Gods at the same angle. There
can be no cross when both run in the same
direction.
A little love for the Masters sake
Is trifing thing to spare.
But if some crushed soul should stand at last,
With robe of white DER its sinfulness cast,
Would it be trife there!
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16
For The Mirror.
THE POLITICIAN.

Oh! q wonderful man is the politician!
He strives for completion, in any condition
OF his own ends
By various routes through bubbles and doubts.
Hitherward, thitherward. by ms and outs.
His energy bends.
merchant. perhaps, is this modern martyr,
But gives no quarter, he's on the barter,
He's one of the ghouls-
You may see him squirm and writhe and worm
He's playing double. but standing firm
To gain mems souls.
Perchance lawyer with all his gush.
And subtle slush, he'll make you hush
And cater. right
He'll get you down. you'll be on the town
If you pause to listen to the blatant Clown
Before tits night
Whether doctor or farmer, it matters little,
They the same spittle, and carve and white
Each as he can;
But the end in view, twixt me and you,
Is just the same, what'er they do
I'm the coming man.
IT'S selishness did hear you say?
Yes. part of life's play. in fact, the way
OF all the race.
So never stop, but get to the top,
Never mind the right, or you may drop.
And loose your place.
OBSERVER
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16

Judge MARITIME, of New York city, last
week sentenced two young burglars to state
prison for thirty years each. Hardly any,
body pretends that in cases of this kind
exact Justice is administered; it is now
generally understood that the primary pur-
pose of all legal punishment is to prevent
crime. 1t is. then. question whether the
same end might not have been secured by a
less apparently severe and arbitrary degree
of punishment 1t is clearly to the inter-
ests of the people that crime be prevented
as cheapiy and expeditiously as possible
consistent with thoroughness; and we doubt
whether it would require anything like
thirty years proper treatment to prepare
these two young thieves for decent life of
law-respecting. law-supporting citizens
Indeed, it strikes us that such sentences are
usually horrible blunders; as Fouche said:
1T is more than crime: it is a political
mistake" Under an indeterminate SEN
tence plan, such evils do not exist. If the
welfare of society demanded it, these young
men under an indeterminate sentence could
be imprisoned for thirty years. for life; If
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16
A Kfnd.Hearted ROy.

Couldn't you find room on that bench
for yourself without pushing that little boy
off on the fiOor?" asked an Austin school
teacher of the bad boy of the school.
Il didn't want any room for myself"
was the reply. II wasn't crowded at
all.''
''Then why did yon push him OFF,"
ITO give him more room. He was the
boy who was crowded. so pushed him of
to give him plenty Of room. There is a
great deal more room of bench than there
is on it."-Pawtucket Gazette.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16

Bishop Ireland. of St. Paul. has been
made an archbishop. Bishop Ireland be-
longs to the Catholic church militant if ever
man did, but besides that he is one of the
best citizens in the state, and his elevation
to higher honors and higher position of in
fluence will be rejOced at by everybody in
the state.-GlencOe Enterprise.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16

Commodore N. w. Kittson. the oldest
white settler of this state. as we'll as the
wealthiest, died on the train in Wisconsin,,
Thursday. of apoplexy. while Ell route home
from his stock farm at Erdenheim, near
Philadelphia. He was "a years old.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16

the highest interests of the community war
ranted it, these young men could be re-
damental object of imprisonment. the pre-
vention of crime, would still be more
thoroughly accomplished than it is now
Summary.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16

When the songs gone out of your life,
you can't start another while it's a-ringing
In your ears, but it's best to have a bit Of
silence, and O. that maybe psalm'll come
by-and- by.-Edward Garrett
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-16

A. j. Blethen has sold his interest in the
Minneapolis Tribune to w. E. Haskell, and
the latter has disposed of his interest in the
Evening journal to Mr.. Blethen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-07
Where Children Are Stolen.

Incidents have recently occurred in Naples which remind us of what happened both here and in Sicily some thirty or forty years ago A cry was raised then that "poisonersn were about infiicting fearful suffering under the name of cholera Suspected persons were hunted in the streets as though they were wild beasts; humanity in an active form was regarded es crime, and benevolent persons prescribing or giving remedies to sufferers were ln universal danger of becoming victims or popular fury. Many years have passed since then, yet under different name very similar facts have occurred within the last few days "I rapitori di fanciuln" tthe cap tors of children) has been the cry of alarm and perfect panic ensued Mothers shut up their children in their houses. The doors of the infant and higher schools were besieged by crowds of weeping women looking for thelr children, and giving orders to the mis- tresses not to intrust them to any but trust worthy persons commissioned by the rela- tiveS.
 In spite of all efforts to disabuse the minds of the ignorant, the panic continued. There were not many children said to be missing but where were they2 As is always the case m such circumstances, reports were circu- lated by Ill disposed persons, sure to find be- Ieyers among ignorant multitudes. Per- haps the panic was due to certain extent to an order lately issued by the government to the prefects of the kingdom to compile a statement of those who live forgotten in the streets, without houses or families. I am not surprised, however, at any amount of excitement in city and province where the purchase, and sale of human beings for the most degrading purposes, if not connived at, have not been suppressed far moro rigidly
 an they have been. Thanks to interna-
 onal regulations, however, between Italy
 nd the United States, this tremendous evil Fill be at least greatly checked-so far as re. gartis those countries.-Naples Letter in London Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-07
NY. &N.E. Railroad Time Table,

Trains Leave Waterbury Follows.... Boston-7.30 m, 1, 3.40pm
 Return S.30 m, pm Providence-7.30 a. m.; 1.G0 $40 D, m
 Return, 9 l5 a. m.; 50 D. m. New York-S.OO a. m.; 155 D. m.
 Return, S.54 a. m.; 3.3S p. IT. Woreester-7.30 a. m.; co D. m
 Return, GAS, 930 a. m. Norwich-7.30 a. m.; leo 3.4Op
 Return ss5, To- 42 a. m.; 2.35 p.s.m. New London-7.So a. m.; 100, $40 D. m Return, 7a5, 1905 a m.; 300 p. m. Putnam-7.30 a.. Rl.; 100, 34epn.
 Return, S.15, l0.45 a.. m. 4lOpm Willimantic-7.3o a. m.; 100, 34opm
 Return, 9l0. II .S2 a. m.; 5-25 D. m. springfieldm7S 90 o. goo a. m; $40 p. m.:.
 Return, 7.3O a. m.; 3.20 D. m. New Haven-Via Plainvine, 7.soa a. m.:1oop
 Return, HOS a. m., 400 B. m. Hartford-7.30, 800 a. m.; 100. $40 sO0n
 Return, 6.S5, l0.40 a. m.; F. .35, 4.1k 40 D. m New BritainL7so goo a. m.; 1.0e, $40, 500 D. m.
 Return, 6'So' l1,O4 a. n; 12,5s, 44o, 6.5s pm Plainyille-7.30, 500 a. m.; .OO, $40 soc n m
 Return, 7.07, 1115 a. m.; 1.0a 4.51, 5.oS D. m Forestyille-7; 80, 800 a, m.; $40, 500 p. m
 Return, 7.1s, 11.sO a. m.; l.05, 4.54. f7.12p.m Bristol-7.so, 800 a. m; 100, $40, 800 D. m,
 Return, 7.ls, lf26 a. m.; IA, 5.0a, 7.1s p. D Terryville-7.S0, 800 a. m.; l. .O0 $40, 500 D. m
 Return, 7.S0, 11.ST a. m.; l.25, 5.12, 72s D. m Waterville-73O a. m.; 340 S.00 D. m.
 Return, 7.4s, 11.55 a. m.; 527 7.45 D. m Union City-fs00 a. m.; f2. .o5, f5. .ss D. m.
 Return fs.4s a. m.; f1s. 10, f7,lss ?. m. Towantic-fS00 a, m: f2 e5, f5. .ss D. m.
 Return, ss2 f11 B a. m., f7.3S p. m. Southford-S.oO a. m,; 155, 205, 5.ssp. m.
 Return s.ss, 11.40 a. m.; 1926, f.31 D. ID. Hawleyyille- 800 a. m.; 1.5s, 2o5, 5.ss D. m.
 Return, 7.55, 9.45 Il. .59 a. m.; 7.04 p. m. Dan0ury-so0 a m; 155 2.o5, 5.3S D. m
 Return, TAO, 9.10, II ,45 a. m.; 650 D. m, Brewsters-S00 a. m.; 1855 aO5 D. m
 Return, 6.45, II. .25 a. m.; 6.30 D. m. Fishkill on Hudson-s.OO a. m; 1.55 F. m.
 Return, 1005 a. m.; 5.05 D. m
 A. c. KENDALL, GeR1 Pass Agent, Boston, c H. PLATT, Surt., Hartford,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-07
MeTiden, Waterbury ( Conn, River

NAILROAD. Fall Arrangement.-In effect November
 WATERBURY TO CROMWELL. Leave Waterbury-Dublin Street.
 9.u5, 1l40, d m, 400, 615. pm East Farms, f914, f11.49, m, f4.O9 f6 24 pm Summit, 1918, f11.53 m, M4.13, 1t. 6.aS, pm. Prospect 1929, f12, ,04, m, fl 9, f6 39, pm. west Cheshire, f9, 36; fig. II, m fl 99 f6 46 nm housh's Mill, f947 f1223 m, f4.40, f6. .5S D m. Meriden-West Main Street.
 9.56 12.31, m, nl4 51 TO6 n IT Highland, f1010 m, f3. GO a. m f5.1l. nm Smlth's, flO.14, m, 3,04 m f5I7 pm "estheld, tlO.19, q m, 1909 am, 521pm west Cromwell, f10.21, a m. f3. II am a1 nm Arrive Cromwell, 1026, Tn, 3.16amaso New York, 6,OOam.
 New Haven, Il, ,45, a m, LA, 65O, S.03pm. Mlosletown, Il 3S a m, 1.35, p m. 620pm, Hartford, 11.3S, m, 1.35, e.2Opm
 Springfield, 1227 2.3S, 716 pm
 Boston, 3,30, m. 600, 1OOCpm
 New York, 215 m, 33o, 9.O0, 10.00pm
 CROMWELL TO WATERBURY Leave New York, 4OOpm
 Cromwell, 6.3O a m, 12 2Opm a1snm West Cromwell, f637, 1927 D m, is 36 pm Westtield, f6.40. m f12. 30 pm f424pm smiths, f6.44, m, f12. 4 pm, f429pm. Highland, f6, ,4S, a III, fl2. .3S m, f4a3pm Merlden, Center street, TOO, am.
 Meriden, w Main St, .725, 925. amin
 m4.5l, pm. Hough's Mill, B, f9.a3 m, fl 19, f45spm. West Cheshire, f. 45 f9. .45, am f. .34, ,f5 10pm. Prospect, f7.52, f9.52, a m. f1.42, f5l7pm. Summit, fS.03, f1O.O3 m, f154. M5sspm East Farms, fS,07, 10.t7, a m, f2 O0, f5. .ss D m Arrive Waterbury, Dublin St. S.16, 1Ol6, am. 3 10
 5.41 m. Stations at whirh trains stop upon signal, NJ Traids meet
 CONNECTIONS: At Meriden with r. MI &HRR At Westield with Middletown Branch NyN H x H RR. Al - N At Cromwell, with Hartford S Connecticut Val ley h, Cromwell & Gildersleeye's Ferry Hart lord Boat for Conn. River Landings and New York At Waterbury with Y < NERR and Nau- gatuck Division Y, HRR.
 CHAS. Nj. CRAWFORD, Supt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-07
THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK

Fine cut flowers The greatest variety of plants The most beautiful arrangement of wedding and funeral flowers. The most reasonable prices at A. DALLAS, f feIsp4onss. Ua54o ss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-07

A Kansas lad of 10 years is in jail for steal ing fifty horses during the past year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-07
MOVEMENTS OF THE SHAFT.

Great care is taken to note the movements
 Of the shaft, for it does move The law of contractlon and expansion of material bv
 heat and cold operates here as we'll as else. where. When the sun shines full on the eastern face in the morning the stones on that side expand and throw the shaft slightly to the west. Then the sun goes around to the south and the apex of the monument makes corresponding swing to the north. As the orb creeps about the sky to it's final setting in the evening the glittering point on top or the monument makes contra move ment around half circle, gradually settling back to its normal position after the rays of the sun have lost their power. This move ment has never been calculated, but it is uu- doubtedly very slight. Tho wind. too, has an effect upon the structure. From the cen- ter Of gravity of the shaft, located 174 feet and 1O inches from the floor, is Q cross beam. from which is suspended fine steel wire protected by O galvanized iron tube about four inches in diameter. This hangs to the floor at the northwest corner of the elevator we'll. At the bottom is plumb bob weigh ing twenty-five pounds, suspended by means of tho wire, and hanging in water.
 An iron cylinder protects the instrument from injury, and little iron house about four feet high keeps off tho draught, Through the cylinder is Q telescopic eye piece, in one end of which are two vertical wires about one-quarter of an inch apart. When candle is held at an opening in the side of the box, and the eye is applied to the outside end of the tube, the plumb line can be seen-a fine line between the vertical marks. Any movement in the shaft is re- corded by 0 corresponding movement in the line. When the structure is at rest, and in its normal position, the line hangs still, mid- way between the others; but when the shaft is disturbed by the action of the wind, it sways back and forth liko tho pendulum of a clock. always coming to rest in tho center. This is observed every day, and if the custo- dian should ever notice the line hanging still at any point outside of the two cross lines, he will then know that the monument has been permanently moved from its level posi- tion. Until then, however, no one need be, alarmed by the oscillations of the shaft from the action fof the wind or tho influence of the sun.-Washingto Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-07
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 Ladies, married or single. requiring skillful medical services, should call at the Institute be- fore going elsewhere. Terms moderate. sS All letters promptly answered. EVeryt hing strictly confidential Address with stamps. Water bury Medical Institute. 52 Bank St. N uterbury Conn.
 N. B.-References and testimonials of recent remar kable cures in Waterbury and vicinity furnished on application.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-07
HEADQUARTERS FOR RUBBER GOODS,

Mems Woonsocket rubber boots, double
 thick ball, 1st quality S2.5 Mems Woonsocket rubber boots, double
 thick ball. 2d quality 200 Mems extra heavy rubber boots, best bar
 gain ever offered in Waterbury 1.59 We Give Every Customer Buying Pair of
 Rubber Boots Pair of Slippers. Ladies' rubbers B Mems congress and lace shoes S5 We have 800 cases of these shoes and every pair
 cost over S1 to make them. Misses school shoes, II to 2s 90 Child's ." 9 to 01-2 65 These shoes are spring heel or with heel. We are retailing boots and shoes at wholesale
 prices
 RAMEI1I,