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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
THE DISABLED SERVIA.
Towed Back to New York and Primo
 George Takes Another Steamer.

Towed Back to New York and Prince
 George Takes Another Steamer.
 NEW YORK, July S.-The Cunard steamer Servia, which was disabled on Saturday night arrived here last night having been lowed into port by the steamship Chester assisted by several tugs.
 The accident happened when the steamer was about BIO miles east of Sandy Hook and consisted in the break ing of the crank pin, which totally dis abled the engines. The sea was calm at the time and little uneasiness was felt among the passengers.
 Nearly 12 hours after the accident oc- cured the steamer Chester was sighted and her captain. at the request of the commander of the Sarvia, consented to tow the disabled vessel to New York. Upon the arrival of the vessel in the h ar bor last night those of the passengers as wished to come ashore did so in a steam boat sent out to the steamer by the Cunard agents. Among those who did not land was Prince George of Greece. This morning he was transferred to he.Inman liner City of New York, on which he will sail for England.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
DIVORCES.
 In Connecticut
Out of Every IA Marie j
 Couples 1 is Divorced.

The latest statistics show this to be solid fact and here in Connecticut, the home of industry, colleges and schools. Is there no way of stopping this awful breaking up of honest Death is prefer able to Divorce; then why not invite plaoue here2 It is decent to die and there are many undertakers idle. We want new ideas introduced into family life. The old ones have been tried and found want ing The fellows with new ideas are per secuted while they live and monuments built to their memory when we kill them. There would be few divorces if we could only learn that no two of us can ever think exactly alike. The reason is that there are no TWO THINGS in the world exactly alike. No two heads are shaped alike; that is why the halter has to keep so many different sizes and shapes. Iher- are no two minds alike, therefore we can not think alike. It is no fault Of ours. Then why blame each other! We don't want to belong to any club, no matter how inviting They keep us away from home and that helps to break it up, whoever marries our children will have to come and live with us, if we have to build an addition. This is another kind of a di- vorce we don't believe in. Just because fellow wants to marry our daughter he has got to take her away and break up our home. We won't have it. He has got to come With llS ana we eHpeCI uAAI Oo Oo man enough to keep up hls end. But he will be If he meets our approval. We ex- pect our sons to bring their wives here al so. Every heart wants to worship some thing; why not worship wives, husbands and children? We have done our share toward making home pleasant, in few short years we have been the direct cause of reducing the price of furniture to 30 per cent in this vicinity. We are now head quarters for Litchfeld and New Haven counties. Some people do us great injury by buying a parlor suit from us for $42 and telling their neighbor that they paid $65 for it. Another bought silk plush suit for $45 and told their friends that it cost $70. THIS WAS TOLD TO US THIS WEEK FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE. These are lies pure and simple and work great injury to us. If we sell good goods cheap we want the credit of it and ought to have it. We have no reason to grumble because few use us badly; THE WHOLE PEOPLE USE US WELL. Our customers are our best advertisers and we have won their kindness by real merit in the way of do ing them justice, Our Quaker Stoves and Ranges are the talk of the hour. Satisfac tion guaranteed or money refunded. Our Solid Oak Chamber Suits for $22 are per feet gems; solid oak or no sale. Our Baby Carriages are fine and we are selling the best grade at low prices. Now is the best time to buy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
THE GREAT TRAGEDY
Death Came Painlessly to the
 Four Murderers.
NO SCENES OF EXCITEMENT.
All the Witnesses Agree that the Execu-
 tions Were Success.

Warden Brown Says that Killing by
 Electricity Has Come to Stay-He Says
 the Men Died Bravely-To be Buried To- day-Father Hogan Says the Bodies
 Were Not Burned.
 NEW YORK, July 9.-The facts as to the manner in which the four condemned murderers were put to death at Sing Sing are differently stated by different witnesses.
 As all present at the electrocution were ordered to maintain secrecy, 1t is hard to obtain exact details of the kill ing.
 It is asserted by some that there were severe muscular contractions after tn 6 current was stopped, and the second shock was given.
 By others It is denied that & second shock was administered.
 One of the latter witnesses admits the severe muscular contractions after the current was turned off, and another witness asserts that one of the victim s legs were burned
 All agree, however, that death was painless, and that electrocution, as 8 means of capital punishment, is proven to be success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
WARDEN BROWN TALKS.
He Says All the Men Went to Their Death
 BravelY.

He Says All the Men Went to Their Death
 BraveIy.
 SING SING, N. Y, July 6.-It is very quiet here today. All the witnesses have gone. Talking with newspaper friend Warden Brown said:
 q swear to you, before God, that each of these executions was @ success 50 far as inflicting death on condemned man is concerned. They all died instantly and painlessly.
 "They were no groans, no froth at the lips, no burning of flesh, nothing that was at all horrible. If you had hap you would have thought that the men had dropped to sleep. Every witness re- marked this. Every one congratulated me upon the perfection with which everything worked, and expressed them selves as satisfied that the new method of execution was far more humane in it's painlessness and certainty than the old.
 "This story of horrible scene is no more truthful than the story tn at the Japanese made trouble when his time came. When called he walked out of his cell like 8 man and sat down deliberately in the chair and put his hands on the arms just as all the the other men did. We expected trouble with him, but did not have particle.
 Il tell you on my honor as 8 man that there was not a hitch in any of the ar engagements and that the men were humanely put to death. There was not the slightest indication that they suf- fered either to the unscientifc eye or to the doctors who watched them closely to detect the faintest sign of agony.
 "If any fanatic on the subject of cleo trocution had been present he would have been pleased with everything.
 "The result of the executions in my mind ends all controversy as to the two meth or the rope. q have tried hard to carry out the law exactly in letter and spirit have been criticized very severely for doing so. It was necessary when the death we elk began on Sunday night to send the re- porters outside of the prison and keep them some distance away. Up to that time had had them to dinner with me and had made what must have been an l unpleasant assignment as pleasant as possible. I would like to have had 8 jury of newspaper men, but what could doSn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
MANY PEOPLE HOMELESS,
Great Distress at Baton Rouge on A
 count of the Cyclone.

Great Distress at Baton Rouge on Ac-
 count of the Cyclone.
 BATON ROUGE, La, July 6.-The rain that came with the cyclone is still pour ing down. There Is in the whole country no gloomier city to-day than is Baton Rouge.
 A pathway 200 yards wide, diagonally across the town, is filtered with the wrecks of houses, etc., that were blown down. Many people are homeless, but are being cared for by the more fortunate neighbors.
 John Fahey. of St. Landry, died At an carly hour, making the 1Ith victim. He had been horribly angled. Two more of the injured convicts will probably die before sundown, and four others are in a critical condition. Dewitt, 8 convict, who is an ex-army surgeon, is doing noble work, not having left the wounded since the accident. The best of order prevails among the convicts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08

URRAH! I can get that suit of A clothes brushed and cleaned in five hours. Where can you get all that donee Why, at GA Grand street, the Waterbury Dye Works.
 H. M. KELLY, GA Grand street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
THE QUAKER CITY MuDDLE.
City Officials to Probe Still Further Into
 the RarClsley Seedlings.

City Officials to Probe Still Further Into
 the Rardsley Seedlings.
 PHILADELPHIA, July 8.-There was long and important conferences at the City Hall over the Bardsley investiga- tion between the members of the Councils Committee and the city officials.
 The discussion, which was held in the mayors office with closed doors, resulted in determining to continue the inquisi- tion, and the committee will meet in open session again next Friday.
 While all those present at the confer ence were very reticent, it was admitted that the principal topic discussed was as to the advisability of making public the statement said to have been made by John Bardsley, and which is now in the hands of MT. McKean of the Ledger
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
RUMORS FROM CHILI
A Report that the Rebels Will
 March on Santiago.
WE'LL PREPARED FOR AN ATTACK
They Are Amply Provided With Rifles
 and Field Guns

the Kaiscr-Over $9,OOO, 900 Worth of Royal Plate the Tab1es-Parnelps Candidate Probably Defeated at Carlow -Chloroform Killed Gladstone.
 PARIS, July 9.-ARents of the Chilian Congress party say that advices from Chilli warrant the confidence that the Con- gress troops will occupy Santiago with in 8 month.
 They resume the campaign amply pro vided with rifles and field guns.
 It Is probable that the plans of the Congress generals is to land between Valparaiso and La Serena, crush the main body of Balmacedists, rouse the people and make @ combined movement on Santiago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
BANGOR IN MOURNING.
Ex-Vica-President Hamlin to be Buried
 This Afternoon.

Ex-vice-President Ham1in to be Buried
 This Afternoon.
 BANGOR, Me-, July 8.-The body of ex- Vice-President Hamlin was taken from his residence this morning at 10 o'clock, and, under an escort from B. H. Beal Post, G. A. R., was conveyed to the Uni tarian Church. The Grand Army men will have charge until o'clock.
 The services will commence at 3:3O, and will be conducted by the Rev. s. O. Beach, pastor of the Unitarian Church, after which the body will be escorted to the cemetery by the G. A. R., Maine Commandery of the Loyal Legion, and members of the Tarratine Club and Penobscot Bar Association. The decora- tions at the church are of an elaborate character. Nearly every business block in the city is draped in mourning, and large photographs of the dead statesman are displayed in the windows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
GREAT DISPLAY OF PLATE.
Over So. 900, 900 Worth Ssen At the Ban
 quet to the Kaiser.

Over so, 900, 900 Worth seen At the Ban
 quet to the Kaiser.
 LONDON, July 9.-There was 8 magnifi- cent state banquet in honor of the Kaiser and Kaiserin in St. Georges Hall, Wind sor, last evening. All the members of the English and German royal families in England were present, including the Queen, the Kaiser and Kaiserin, Prince of Wales and the various Princes, except ing, of course, the young children.
 The leading Ambassadors were also present, including Count Hatzfeldt, the German, and the Russian Ambassador, the Duke and Duchess of Portland, Lord Salisbury and Lord Kimberly.
 The guests sat at table 150 feet long, whereon were displayed gold candela- bras, and the royal plate valued at $9,-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Lawyer Hairs Rroken.Hearted.

NEW YORK, July 8.-Lawyer Haire is felling very sore over the excution of Wood at Sing Sing. He says: "My heart is broke. It seems to me that Warden Brown was unnecessarily in 8 hurry to execute Wood. He had all the week to do 1t in according to law; and the best interest of law and humanity would have been served by allowing me the full time in which to secure stay. There is possi- bility that might have secured it. I am almost positive that new trial would have secured an acquittal."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Tragic Scene at a Funeral.

SoHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa, July 9.-A tragic scene was witnessed in the Spring Garden Cemetery, near this borough. Thomas Spindler of Chicago was attend ing the funeral of his cousin, Mrs Emma S. Muledors. whose remains were brought from Philadelphia, and while standing at the grave he suddenly threw up his arms and fell over. He was caught by his brother and assisted to 8 carriage, but died before he couldibe taken to his home. He was 27 years of age and un- married
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Experts to Examine Banks,

WASHINGTON, July 8.-Assistant Secre- tary Nettleton has appoint ted Taylor Faunse and Lawrence k. Brown of Phila- delphia special agents of the Treasury Department to investigate the cases of the Keystone and Spring Garden Ma tional banks of Philadelphia. They were nominated by the mayor of Phila- delphia as expert accountants, in accord ance with suggestion by the Treasury Department. They will report to As sistant Secretary Nettleton for 1nstruc. tions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
National Convention of Baptist societi.

CHICAGO, July 8.-The first national convention of the Young Peoples Socie- ties of the different Baptist churches in the country, was called to order by the Rev. Dr. Perrine, at the Second Baptist Church, in the morning, over 1000 dele gates being present. The object of the convention is to form permanent or ganization of the young people in the Baptist Church throughout the entire country for the purpose of streng then ing the church work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
The Presidents Grabbing Trip .

CAPE MAY, N. J., July 8.-The Presi- dept and Mrs. Harrison and their guests went to Sewelrs Point by train, where they embarked on the yacht Clover and started on a sailing and grabbing ex- petition. There was a brisk breeze which made the spray fly quite lively. Both the President and Attorney General Miller were very successful in catching crabs, and basketful was secured and sent to the cottage for dinner. The President proved to be 8 good sailor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Valentine Bros.

Have just received a new lot of Ready Mixed Paints and Varnishes in small cans for household use, also Putty, Kal- somine Furniture Polish, Cherry Stain and all kinds of colors in oil and also fine assortment of Wall Papers.
 121 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

e Secretaries are requested to send fin the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Second Advents.
 Court Fruitful Vine, A. o. F. of A. Mattatuck Council, No 713, R. A. Eureka Chapter, No 22, R. A. M. Waterbury Turnverein. Canton Waterbury, No IA, P. M. Waterbury Temperance Alliance. Excelsior Council, No 2, O. U. A. M.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Murder and Suicide.

AURORA, H., July s.-Early in the morning John R. Dowd, of this city, chopped his wife in the head with 8 batchet. He then stuck knife into his own heart, dying within fow minutes. Mrs. Dowd is still alive, but with small hopes of recovery. Dowd was in the habit of drinking, at which times he was very Quarrelsome.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
THERE WAS NO BURNING.
Dr. Southwick Says that Death Came In
 stantly and Was Painless.

stantly and Was Painless.
 BUFFALO, N. Y, July S.-Dr. South wick, of this city, one of the witnesses of the electrocutions at Sing Sing, and who Is known as the father of the electrocu- tion law, said to reporter
 "Death resulted instantly in each case after the current was applied, and was painless. There was only one contact.
 "It will be remembered that Rem Her was shocked twice and that he was alive six minutes after the first shock, his flesh being burned in horrible manner I do not believe 1t is violation of our pledge to secrecy to say that the cleo trodes were applied in the same way as in Kemmler's case, except that at the head the electrode was nearer the base of the brain than the top of the head"
 "Were the men burned?"
 ''There was not a mark on their bodies"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Water stin Rising in the Desert Lake

SAN FRANCISCO, July e.-The latest re- ports received from Salton Lake state that the water has risen two inches but that the salt works are still running and the measurements yesterday show only 23 inches in the deepest part. Moth ing has been heard of the men sent out from Ogilby and great uneasiness is felt for their safety. A party will start to- morrow in search of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Opposed to Secrecy.

ALBANY, N. X., July 6.-The details of the quadruple electrocution at Sing Sing were eagerly absorbed. The most in- tense dissatisfaction with the entire se- cret proceedings is expressed every where. If the same condition exists in other places there is much reason to be- lieve that secret electrocutions will be soon abolished, or determined effort made to compel the publication of veri- fled report of all the proceedings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Lymched a Negro.

ATLANTA, Ga., July s.-Fifty mounted men, fully armed, broke into the jail at Blackshear, Ga., last night, and took therefrom Roland Brown negro, who raped Mrs. o. Berry last Friday, took him to a spot one mile from town, tied him to pine tree sapling and riddled his body with bullets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Tramp Thieves Arrested.

LANCASTER, Pa, July 8.-The police authorities have arrested glng of 15 tramps who have committed 8 large number ofsrobberies in Lancaster, Leba- non and Berks Counties. The tramps secreted their plunder in the Lebanon Hills, and it was subsequently, sold in Philadelphia. The officers succeeded in recovering considerable plunder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
The Big Balloon Struck by Lightning.

CHICAGO, July 8.-During the night the recently imported captive balloon at the Worlds Fair grounds was struck by lightning and totally destroyed. The French aeronauts Pamis and God dard were both seriously injured The balloon was owned by Ex-Sheriff Matson, E. s. Craggen and other citizens. The loss is estimated at $25,000, partly in sured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
ch1orosorm Killed Gladstone.

LONDON, July 9.-The death of W. Fl. Gladstone, son of the Grand Old Man, was caused by the chloroform that was administered, and was not the result of the operation. On Thursday last be was put under ohloroform, but as it was found to be dangerous to attempt to re- move the tumor, the operation was abandoned. He, however, never recov- cred consciousness, but being too weak to withstand the action of the chloro- form he died of heart failure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Father Hogan Talks.

SING SING, N. Y., July 8.-Father Ho- gan, who was a witness at the execu- tions, said that he looked carefully at the bodies and not one was burned or in the least way marred. "Not 8 hair in their heads was singed," he said. The first man was killed with 1,600 volts, the second with 1,4O0, and the volts that killed tho others varied between 1,400 and R00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Public Reception to nrr. Cleveland.

BOSTON, July 9.-A public reception to MT. Cleveland is being planned by the Democrats. A meeting was held yester- day for the purpose of arranging for the reception at an early date, and circu- lar will be sent out by MT. Josiah Gu incy to prominent Democrats asking their cooperation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Grand cantonment of Odd Fellows.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., July 8.-The opening of the grand cantonment I. O. o. F., postponed from yesterday on account of rain, took place this morning at 8. m. Among the prominent men here are Gen. Russell A. Alger, of Michigan; Com mander Jacob Hess and Fred Gibbs, of New York; Judge Jacob Stern and Mayor Bishop, of Buffalo, and Mayor brennan, of Kingston, Ont.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Died Suddenly While Driving.

ATLANTIC CIrY, N. J., July s.-George s. Harris, senior member of the firm of George S. Harris & Sons, Philadelphia, the largest Photographic and printing es- tablishment in this country, died sud denly last evening while out driving with his wife at Chelsea Heart failure was the cause, induced by the excite ment of trying to curb an unruly horse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
NTanrled fin a Clay Crusher

AKRON, O., July 9.-Foreman William Berg, and his helper, James Quinn, were caught in 8 huge clay crusher at Ewart's tile works, last evening, and were horribly mangled. Quinn died within few moments and Berg cannot possibly recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
The Hat Trimmings Duty Suit.

PHILADELPHIA, July 8.-Counsel for Myer & Dickinson have filed in the U. s. Circuit Court the reasons on which are based a motion for new trial in the last hat trimmings duty suit. The principal causes assigned are that that court erred in ruling out certain evidence and that the verdict was against the weight of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Burying the Bodies.

SING SING, N. Y., July 8.-It is ex- pected that the friendless Jap, the for saken Wood and Slocum will be buried this evening in the little cemetery on the hill behind the female prison. The body of Smiler will probably be given to his wife today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Will Pay 100 Cents on the Dollar,

BOSTON, July 8.-At 8 joint meeting of the creditors of Alley Brothers & Place, leather dealers, the direct- liabilities were shown to be $44S, 900, and assets $1, 114,69 The assignees said the firm would be able to pay 100 cents on the dollar and have something left.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Large Print Works Rurned.

NEW YORK, July 8.-The large four story building of the Empire Print Works, at Jane street and 18th aven ue, was burned last night, together with the stock, machinery, etc. The loss is estimated at $2o0, 0,O00 The building and business was owned by Worthen & All drich
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Springer and the speakership.

CHICAGO, July 8.--At private dinner given at the Chicago Club to Congress man Springer and directors of the Worlds Fair, it was decided that the influence of the Worlds Fair people should be thrown for Springer as candidate for Speaker of the 52d Congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
To Save Time in Congress.

CHICAGO, July 8.-Congressman-ele McGann, Frank Lawlor's successor. has invented an electrical contrivance to save time in registering votes in Congress-
 There is wire from each desk to the clerks desk and the votes can be taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
SCHOONER WRECKED.
The Captain, His Wife and Child Drowned
 in the Cabin.

in the Cabin.
 MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 8.-A telephone message received from Port Washington says: A wreck of two-masted schooner was discovered at 10 a. m. about five miles north of here.
 A tug went out and took three sailors comprising the crew, off in safety. Capt. Johnson, his wife and child were drowned.
 The schooner was the Silver Cloud, oi Milwaukee. The crew kept at the pumps as long as possible. About g o'clock In the morning they gave it up, and Capt Johnson went to the cabin to rouse his wife and child. While below 8 heavy sea struck the schooner and capsized her. At noon the wreck was beaohed about two miles north of here. ..- .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
Valuable Horses Die of Distemper.

GREAT HARRINGTON, Mass, July 8.-In New Marlboro, Il miles east of here, 8 distemper has broken out among the horses on H. K. Bloodgood's farm and number of horses are sick. Two valu- able horses have died lately, namely, Lady Emma and Lady Tyrone, valued at $1O,OO0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-07-08
TIMELY TOPICS

Big reduction in the price of hats, to close them out, at Dennis Hawley's.
 Painter wanted at corner of South Main and Pond streets. s
 Tenement of three rooms to rent at 147 Baldwin street.