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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
A Republioan No Loneer.

One of the happiest men in Madison since he learned of the great democratic tidal wave on Tuesday is William O. Miner, the prominent shipbuilder of this place. For many years MT Miner has been an ardent republican, but the pas sage of the Mckinley bill was more than he could stand, and he blossomed out into an ardent tariff reformer and consequently arrayed himself in the ranks of the democracy. He attributes the decay of the shipbuilding industry in New England to the high protection fallacies of the republican party, and de- clares that it has made bankrupt two- thirds of the persons formerly engaged in that business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
Dead Beafde tho Track.

NEW LONDON, Nov 12.-Yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock information was received by Station Agent Smith that the body of man was found lying be- side the railroad track at the Millstone Point crossing. An examination disclos- ed it to be that of James Taylor, 60 years of age, a bridge builder, employed by the Consolidated road. Dr Miner medi- cal examiner of the district in which the body was found, was notified, as was also Medical Examiner Nelson of this city. An examination by the medical men resulted in an opinion that death was caused from a congestive chill and heart disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
Forest Fire at Ellington,

ROCKVILLE, November 15.-There was lively forest fire in Ellington on Sum- day, and many men were busy all the under control. The fire was evidently started by hunters and broke out in the woods north of Snipsic lake, about two miles east of Ellington. The woods are owned by Edgar Keeney, John Davis and Henry Kimball. About 25 acres of woodland were burned and 200 cords of wood cut on Henry Kimbalrs land was destroyed. The men worked hard all night and a very serious fire was averted by their efforts. There was very little been almost impossible to have got con- trol of the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
A New Paper.

The Young American, a large, first class, illustrated monthly paper for boys and girls and the family, will make its first appearance December 1. It will be carefully edited and it's articles will be written by the very best authors. Its selections will cover the freshest and best things in the leading magazines and papers. It aims to furnish 8 supply of pure, wholesome, interesting and in- structive reading, similar to that given in the Youths Companion" but at much less cost. Each issue will contain ten Q0) first class short stories, and several brilliant serials will be given during 1891. A page devoted to the home will be sure to please every lady. Those in- terested in cycling will find something worth reading. In short every member of the family will find something in it that will interest, amuse and entertain. Send 10 cents and try it three months.
 THE YoUNG AMERICAN,
 West Randolph, Vt,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
 WORLD OF SPORTS

First baseman Taylor of the Louis villes wears the diamond locket offered to the player making the most htis in the.world's championship series. Taylor and Wolf were a tie, and instead of de. ciding the matter by lot, Taylor offered Wolf a money consideration for his chance.
 It has transpired that Al Spaulding would like to get Kilroy for his team of next year ,and he has already approached Messrs Soden and Conant on the matter. Spaulding, ho vever, does not want to pay anything for Kelly's return and the Boston men are unwilling to give back toSpalding for nothing, a player fol whose release they paid the Chicago magnate $10,0OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
FATHER OF WATERS.

The Original and Probably Correct Way
 of Spelling Mississippi.
 The original spelling of the name of the greatest river of the United States, the one which rendered it nearest to the old Algonquin tongue, is Meche-sebe, signifying Father of Waters" This was changed by Laval to Michispe; by Labatte to Misispi; by Marquette to Mississippi as it is to-day. Henry Seile, the geographer, whose map was made in 1852, an original copy of which is now in the possession of the editor of ssNotes for the Curious" calls the Mississippi 'tRiver Canaverall," and locates the head at about the present site of Memphis, Tenn. The early Spanish explorers called it Les Palisades. The Indians along the river banks from the mouth of the Ohio to the Gulf, called it Nal bouchia. La Sale named it River Col bert, in honor of the famous French Minister of Finance. From the mouth of the Ohio to the source it was known to the Indians as Pe-he-ton-at, which in the Algonquin tongue signified abode or habitation of furies; several of the branches were designated by names which in our language would mean ''little fury" "big fury,' ''old fury" etc., the ''sippi" or ''sepe" being after wards added to Pe-he-ton- at, simply meaning river. The following table shows the different spelling of the word according to the different authors at the dates named:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
Patrick McGrath's Narrow Escape From Being Killed.

Patrick McGrath'S NATION escape
 From Being Killed.
 Patrick McGrath, a teamster, came within an ace of belng killed by the cars on the New York 6 New England road this noon.
 Just as the o'clock train for Danbury was pulling into the yard McGrath at tempted to drive across the tracks at the Field street crossing. Engineer Bren- nan blew his whistle sharply and revers- ed his engine, but when McGrath real ized his danger it was too late to escape. The wagon was struck and reduced to kindling wood while McGrath was land ed under freight car on another track.
 The train was stopped the engineer expecting to find the man killed or fatally injured. Fortunately his injuries were not of serious nature, and after pull ing himself together McGrath was able to go to Dr North's office, where a jagged wound in his head was dressed. The horse was not seriously injured. After being taken to the doctors office McGrath became dazed and could not remember where he lived, and at press hour he was still under Dr North's s care. He was considerably bruised and shaken up, but no serious results are anticipated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
Many Grimes nnd Accidents.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 15.-The past twenty -four hours has witnessed many crimes and accidents. Yesterday, How Wing, Chinaman, was robbed and murdered by two white men. Last night Mrs F. Bishop, who arrived here yesterday from Weymouth, Mass, blew out the gas in her room and was dead when discovered. A German named Louis Sougenuhi, while drunk blew out the gas in his room and he also is dead. Diphtheria is raging, thirty new cases and four deaths having been reported since Mon day,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12

As to the real meaning of the word l.. M. Gould says: An analysis of the word Mississippi will show that it does not mean Father of Waters at all, thus:
 Mis-sisk -- grass. Mis-sisk-ke-on - weeds Mis-sisk-ke-medical herbs, and Mis-ku-tuk. The broad bottom land of the river were called Mis-ku-tuk; the tribes along the river were called Mis-. shu-tan, signifying meadow people. !" thus the literal meaning of the word is ''the river of meadows of grass. '-St Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
PoLICE COURT.
A Number of Minor Casos Tried This
 Morning.

A Number of Minor Cases Tried This
 Morning.
 The continued case of Martin Brophy, the Emerald street boy who was ac- cused of throwing stones at John Burke last Sunday, was tried before Judge Bradstreet this morning. Two witnesses testified that Blophy was sitting on the steps of his own home at the time the alleged breach of peace was committed. The lad was discharged. Gideon Lenbladt and Gustav Flingg Ian, Finlanders, were brought in drunk last night. They were fined $5 each John R. O'Brien, a transient, who car ried his arm in a sling, was jailed for 3( days, for drunkenness. James B. Keefe for similar offence, was fined S5 ano costs.
 A case against Joseph Pequino,. fol non-support of family, was continued un | til tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
TIMELY TOPICS.

Residents of Baldwin street, will find Roe's Pharmacy safe place to get pres criptions made up. Pure drugs used, and great care exercised.
 Kelly, the baker, says the Mckinley bill has one good feature, viz Bread and pies will be cheaper.
 Chemical securing and dyeing done by the Metropolitan dye works, 28 lief ferson street. Prices reasonable and work warranted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
On a Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Charles Gale, who spent Monday night in the Bridgeport jail charged with contempt of court, was released yesterday on a writ of habeas corpus gave a bond of $25O to appear before Judge Robertson to-day in Bridgeport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
Youthful Deprayity

HARTFORD, Nov 12.-Mary Hughes, Mary Nolan and Aggie and Mary Ter hume, girls under 13 years of age, were prisoners in the police court to-day, charged with hop-lifting. The Nolan girl will be cared for by friends, and the other three were committed to the in- dustrial school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
Burned By An Explosion.

Henry Titus of Putnam, an employe of the Electric Light company, was badly burned Monday by the explosion of a naptha retort, being shut in by wall of flame. His hair and whiskers were burned of, while his face was so badly scorched that the skin peeled off. He will recover,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
NOTICE.

The DEMOCRAT collector will call upon subscribers evenings during the next few weeks, and we ask for him kindly reception.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
Fell ana Broke His Neck,

DANBURY, Nov 12.-The dead body of Oliver Davis was discovered lying in the doorway of his home in Bethel last night. He had fallen in some way and broken his neck. He was 56 years old and leaves a wife and several children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
DELIBERATE SUICIDE,
A Man Steps in Front ofa Fast Treigi
 Near McrIden.

MERIDEN November 12.-An unknown man threw himself in front of the fast freight on the Consolidated road leaving this city at 1910 yesterday, and the engine and thirteen cars passed over him, horribly mangling the body. The scene of the affair was about two miles north of this city.
 The body still remains unidentified. The engineer of the train still claims that the man deliberately walked in front of his train. The case is shrouded in mystery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
LOCAL LINES.

We have some Wall Cases to sell at your own price. LAKE, STRoBEL & Go
 You can buy flour of any kind at LADD'S cheaper than any other place in Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
DR. 0. w. s. FRosT, 137 Bank St,

Gillette's great play, sHeld by the Enemy" will be presented at the opera house Friday evening by very efficient company of favorites.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
A, Standing WearlnoI

A Standing WearlnSss. You look rather weary" said the cloud to the Eiffel Tower. 'Yes, was up all night, replied the Tow Life,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
Meetings This Evening.

NIB
 Meetings This Evening. Second Advents.
 Amphion Club rehearsal. Excelsior council, No. 9, O. U. A. M. Waterbury Temperance Alliance. Waterbury Turnverein. Canton Waterbury, No. 14, P. M. Court Fruitful Vine, A, O. F, of A. Mattatuck council, No 718, R. A. Eureka chapter, No 22, R. A. M.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12

Governor LuddIngton Dying. MILWAUKEE, November 12.-Ex-Gov- ernor Luddington is lying at the point of death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
How Is 1t That KELLY the BAKER

Sells his goods so cheap when other people are bowling high prices on account of the Mc- Kinley bill? The tariff doesn't increase the du- ties on his line of goods. i Mckinley puts no duty on American flour. He puts no tariff on American eggs 3 He puts no duty on American butter He puts no duty on. American raisinS. 5 He puts no duty on American lard He puts no duty on meat for mince pies.
 He puts no duty on American milk. He puts no duty on pumpkins and squashes. He puts no duty on huckleberries and black berries.
 10 He puts no duty on apricots and prunes ii He puts no duty on baking powder and cream of tartar.
 f2 He puts no duty on spices of any description
 But the Mckinley bill has reduced Kelly's sugar cent a pound on currants; and from to cents a gallon on molasses The new tariff on sugar and molasses doesn't go into effect till April i, but the reduction is already felt because there Is a big surplus on hand which dealers are trying to work oil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12
ChiIdren's CIoaks.

Special sale for one week, from Satur- day, Nov. 8.
 Thissweek will be most particularly de. voted to the display and sale of an exceed ingly fine and complete line of Infants and Children's Long and Short Cloaks. All the desirable colors and fabrics are represented, and in Cashmere and Elder down we are showing many of our own, exclusive styles aud colorings. We ask careful inspection and comparison, of the finish and general make up of these gar. ments, they being in every way equal if not superior to ordinary custom made goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-12

esB- Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-05
PRISON BRUTALlTIES.

Tortures Said to Be Inflicted in the Colo
RADIO state Penitentiary.
The Denver News, in an extended ex-
posture of alleged abuses in the Colo
RADIO State Penitentiary, describes two
methods said to be used to discipline re-
fractory prisoners. The description is
attributed to convict, from whose let
ter the following is taken:
After supper the un Apply victim is
led forth from his cell to the vicinity of
the stable and compelled to stand with
his back to a post erected for such occa-
sions. Two officers are generally or
dered to tie the prisoners hands behind
his back; strap is then drawn around
him, flashing his body to the post
An officer attired in waterproof clothes
now steps behind the post and holds
the prisoners ears, while another
stands off about six feet and throws q
stream of water in the prisoners face
There is generally sixty-pound pres
sure on the pump, and the water is
thrown with so much force that it tears
the flesh from the prisoners face. The
force of the water compels the prisoner
to open his mouth, and the stream is
thrown down his throat until he is al
most strangled. He is then granted g.
respite till he has thrown up the water
he swallowed and regained his breath.
This operation is repeated three or
four times. Finally, when the guards
have had sufficient fun, the water is
thrown in the victims face until he is
knocked down.
Another engine of torture is what is
known as the urging-up machine. 1t
consists of pair of handouts and a
rope. The prisoner is taken to the
warehouse and obliged to ascend a plat
form that is situated in one corner of it.
Before adjusting the handouts the ropes
are twisted so that when the offender is
swung from the platform he is whirled
In the air at the rate of one hundred
revolutions a minute. He is wound off
the platform by means of windlass.
When the whirling motion has ceased,
the officers PROFOUND all kinds of taunt-
ing questions to their victim, and if he
shows more fortitude than they like to
see III an unfortunate man one of them
will jump up and swing himself from
the prisoners shoulder in order to in
crease the pain. The victim is left
hanging until non-ciroulation causes in
sensibility. 1t Is frequent occurrence
to throw a bucket of water In a mans
face and ask him how he likes it
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-05
WITHIN THE LAW.


4 Colored Lady Asks for Information on
Serious Subject.
''I want to be posted in de law" said
q colored woman who called at the Ora
tiot avenue station the other day
"Well?" replied the sergeant
''I've got gal"
ssYes"
can she's got beau"
Every likely
ST can't abear him, an 1 doan' want
him round de house. What co'se shall
Z take?''
'Have you ever given him a hint?"
LANDS, sab! but l jess tole him to
el'ar out or I'd bust him to smash!
reckon dats hint"
'But he didn't COP"
mo. sab. Now, den, 1 want to know
how fur l kin go an keep widin the
law. I've talked to him, frowed water
On him, hit him wild a club, called him
names. made de dog bite him, an
p'inted a pistil at him. but he won t stay
away. How much furder kin I go an
not break de law? Could 1 dun STAN in
de yard an NOW him across de legs wild
an old scythe when he cum up in de
da'k? Could de pistil go off accident
a1ly?"
When advised to try peaceful meas
ures she Indignantly responded:
Oats what l did do on the very go
OF. took him by the collar an frowed
him ober de gate!'-Detroit Free Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-05
Daniel Webster's Habits.

There has been good deal Of contro-
Eersy about Mr.. Webster's habits
When he went to England he acquired
what do not think was his habit be.
fore. he became convjvial; and on his re-
turn he showed an evident liking for
me brandy bottle. He was never an in
ebriate, but sometimes he made his
most powerful speeches while under the
influence of strong drink. and on more
than one occasion he was sadly the
worse for it. When he made his speech
at Richmond, under the October sun, as
1T was called, he drank so heavily at
dinner that when they took him out into
the State-house grounds, where he was
TO speak, the Governor of the State said
he was afraid for him. Just before his
turn to speak came the Governor leaned
over and said to him: ''ME Webster,
we will be ready for you presently"
Webster reused himself, drew his mas
sive hand up and through his hair, and
smoothed his face. and it seemed as if
he had wiped away all signs of intoxica-
ton; and when a few moments later he
arose to face that enormous crowd he
was himself again. and for over an hour
he held that audience entranced with
his matchless oratory.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-05

tive made my will, Joseph, and IT
Is SO well drawn it can't be broken" 81
rejoice to hear that uncle" 81 don't
know whether you do or not, Joseph.
haven't left you a cent. "-Harper's
Bazaar.
Don't you think it extravaganza,
Henry, to pay ten guineas for a diamond
ring for your wife?" Not at all; you
seem to forget how much I shall save
on her glove bill."-Spare Moments.
Doctor This is terrible fracture.
shall have to cut off the arm close to
the shoulder" Tramp-"Whoopla! Let
her go! can't saw any wood then, can
!, doctor?'-Boston Herald.
-Teacher-''I hope you don't waste
any of your spare moments, Tommy
.Tommy-''No, ma'am, l don't During
my spare time this week, l have read
three novels in the Bloody Bill Series. u
Yankee Blade.
When man wants to believe in
ghosts, and is ashamed to, he believes
in hypnotism. Many a man who can
not control his own mind talks gravely
of controlling the minds of others
Atchison Globe.
In the Janitor's Room.-"So the land
lord has gone mad, you say?" 80, yes,
they took him to Bloomingdale to-day
"But did he show it plainly?" Ger
tainly, he had lowered the rent of every
fat."-Courier des Ets&s-Unis.
-Grinand Barrett" went into the
barber shop just now to get combed, and
they charged me fifty cents. What dc
you think of that?" Saysit Anyhowe-
'sI think the fool and his money are
parted. Van Dorn's Ma azine.
lit Was Worth Looking At.-"You
dashed this off in an idle moment, sup
pose," remarked the editor as he looked
at the manuscript. mo, sir; | worked
at that for month"; Indeed! I'll
give it careful consideration. Smith,
Gray & Co.'S Monthly.
Country Editor-"Jim, understand
that old stone building at the cross
roads is to be torn down." The Printer
Yep, they begin tomorrow. Coun-
try Editor-''Well, just slip around and
put live toad in the wall. We must
have something to fill up with this
week. IN. Y. Weekly.
II called to see your father this at
ternoon, remarked Charlie, as he took
a seat in the parlor. Hester futtered
visibly. Recovering herself with an
apparent effort, she said, simply; Ibid
you?" "Yes," replied Charlie. "He
has been owing our firm little bill for
some time. "-Washington Post.
1t is stated that man in California
has two pairs of ears. A wise provision
of Providence, no doubt to enable him
TO get the worth Of high-priced opera.
IF this popularity should multiply in
his descendants it may be possible after
awhile for somebody to come out even
with the telephone company. : Rams
Horn.
-Caller-'Is there any thing more
can 90 for your comfort, Mrs. Muggers?''
Mrs. Muggers very deaf and nearly
blind)-''Only one thing. Wouldn't you
Introduce me to some of the society
young ladies?" Caller-"With pleasure.
No doubt they will be glad to be of as
sistance." Mrs. Muggers-"Yes, you
see get tired Staying at home and I'm
very sure if they knew how I am afflicted
they'd be glad to take me on all their
little excursions, as chaperon." = Good
NawS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-05
A 5000 Sewing Machihs
For $l4.9O.

This is the "Sinser Model"
machine (the original Singer
patent having expired). Equal
to any sVer made. Superior to
many. Thoroughly well made:
Warranted for 5 years, (signed
and registered guaranty. So,
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-05
FEMALE DOCTORS.
They Stand OH Equality With The
Medical Brethren.


Medical Brethren.
A wonderful change in respect to
female labor has rapidly developed
within the last half century. A vast
number of the common schools have
passed INTO the hands of women, with
manifest gain to the cause Of educa-
ton, as we'll as to that of the sex
Women fill clerkships in almost every
department of industry. At least as
many women as mon stand behind
counters. They have largely taken
possession of the lighter forms of labor
introduced by the utilizing of cleo
tricity.
The foundation of colleges for women
and the opening to them Of some of the
older colleges have prepared the way
for their introduction into the various
professions We already have success
full female lawyers ministers, artists
and especially doctors.
Some of our female doctors stand on
an equality with their medical brethren
in culture, reputation and success, and
the tendency toward this profess on on
the part Of young women now gradual
ing at our higher literary institute ons is
one to be encouraged.
The natural Instincts of women are IN
this direction. 1t is this that makes
them so much at home in the sick
room, and such angels Of mercy in mil
itary hospitals. The field for them is
broad and remunerative. They need to
accompany the foreign missionary ev-
erywhere. They are best suited to
minister to their own sex and to chill
dren generally.
But they must prepare themselves
most thoroughly for the work, adding
to the discipline of the college the full
nished by irst-class medical schools.
They can not rely upon any feeling of
gallantry here. 1t must be seen that
they are the equals of their brothers
Further, we are sorry 70 say, that it is
not infreq uently the case that mbers
of the medical profession are at present
unequal to their responsibilities. 1t has
been too easy to get medical diplomas.
School has competed against school, to
the injury of the profession and the
peril of the sick. Our best medical
schools recognize and deplore this con-
dition of things, and are doing what
they can to improve it
We say, therefore, to young ladies,
that the field is open to them with the
pioneer work already done. But let
none enter it who are not suited to the
work by native tact, self-reliance and
what may be called physical and moral
hardihood. youths Companion.