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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Naeive Army Recruits.

A point worth noting in the recent report of the adjutant general of tho army is that out of the 9,947 accepted recruits for the last year 6,o52 were na tives of this country against 3,195 oi foreign birth. A popular misappre hension may be removed by thus ob serving that such ratio of the mer who enlist are Americans by birth The remainder, too, are taking a shor1 cut to citizenship, since the laws give special privileges in naturalization tc those who serve honorably in the army A second point on which Gen. Williams comments is, in the opinion of the New York Sun, also worth attention. He shows that the schools to which army officers are assigned as instructors oi military tactics are steadily increasing in the number of their pupils They now have an aggregate of s,4s4, which is a gain of 2,767 over last year, and o: 5000 over the year previous Presum ably, therefore, the introduction O. this branch of instruction makes the schools themselves more popular. That it is very economical form of provid ing for popular military education there is no doubt. Fully 15,000 of these pupils are reported to be physically ca pablo of rendering military duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

ONE of the small amusements of thi, life is to watch the little waves of cul. ture which invade circles and communi
 ties from time to time. Somebody dis
 covers, for instance, that to ''pay visits and to have maids in her employ sounds better than to make calls' ol ''kcep girls" and she proceeds to ail her new-found good impressions. Hel ncighbors and companions soon dis
 cover the change, and the entire set begins gradually to roll the morsels O. elegant English under its tongue witl evident relish. Even more pronounced is the ripple which follows the plunge of some leader into hitherto unl:now1 waters of rhetoric or syntax. Witt what an intonation of please-notice how-very- do the modishly proper phrases ''don't yew," "woulC better" 'everybody he" and other
 glide out of mouths that have alway
 'douchew-ed," had bettered" anc ''everybody they-cd" with equal gusto!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
~ S,rAcs in Crime.

It u"Nrar~, from recent statistics. tla,
 n l'DJ there were in the various prison.
 in the United States and under sentcnc, for the several degrees of crimina, homicide, 6,95S males and S03 females, This is truly remarkable demonstra. tion of the superior character of women in respect to violent and bloody crimes, But very much the same sort of dispro portion in favor of women obtains with regard to other crimes, since we learn from the census bureau that while the totals of men at the same perioG charged with all statutablc offcnses were 75,024, the totals of the other sex similarly charged were only 6,4O5 Thus it will be seen that in the matter of homicide the male criminals were seventeen times more numerous than the female, while when all offense: were considered, the male transgrcssor: were eleven times more numerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
IN CONGRESS-.
Indian Debate in the Senate-Proceeding ing
 of the House.

Indian Debate in the Senate-Proceedings
 of the House.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Senator Vest pre- cipitated an Indian debate in the Senate yesterday by calling up his joint resolu to negotiate with the 5S, 900 Indians of the five civilized tribes for the surrender to the United States of the 45, GOO, ,000 acres of land occupied by them after retaining ing enough for homes in severalty for themselves and their belongings.
 Mr. Platt, of Connecticut, who has been looking into this question during the sum mer as one of a subcommittee, promised to continue the debate at an early day.
 Mr. Call (Dem. Fla.) introduced a reso- lution directing the committee on judi ciary to inquire into the facts as to the conviction of James F. Simmons, in the circuit court of the Southern district of New York, under an indictment for wreck ing the Sixth National Bank, and what legislation, if any, is necessary to prevent the punishment of innocent persons; and that said committee be directed to have the record in said case printed for the use of the Senate.
 Mr. Platt Rep., Conn.) at first objected to the consideration of this resolution, but tained unanimous consent to have it re ferred to the committe on judiciaryS~ The House settled down to routine business.
 A bill terminating the reduction in the Engineer Corps of the Navy started a small filibustering movement The bill was passed by yea and nay vote but & motion to reconsider was pending when the hour expired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
HE SUBSTITUTED STAMPS.
An Ex-POstmaster Sentenced for
 Peculiar Crime.

Peculiar Crime.
 TRENTON, Dec. S.-Frank P. Magee, ex- postmaster of Holmdel, Monmouth county, has been sentenced by Judge Green in the Federal Court to the Essex county penitentiary for one year.
 Magee's crime was rather a peculiar one, and the Government is the only loser. His method of operation was to open let ters and extract the money and substitute postage stamps. The letters were then closed and delivered.
 No money was stolen, as sufficient numbers of stamps were always enclosed in the letters.
 The purpose of Magee was to increase the percentage coming to him by the sale of stamps, and, as the letters opened were generally those of friends he thought himself safe. But one of his friends made complaint.
 He pleaded guilty, and the judge i'm posed the lowest sentence allowed by law
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

THE English law concerning corrupt practices in political campaigns is very stringent, and it is enforced, too. The particular offense of one of the members of parliament who has been unseated under the corrupt practices act is that be gave money to a supporter of his, who organized a picnic, to which the voters in his district, with their wives and sweethearts, were invited. Another member has lost his seat because he pro- vided favors or badges to be worn by his supporters on their hats during the campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
YALE,s FRESH FRESHMEN.
Twelve at Least to be Expelled-Some Ma.
 be Tried for Riot.

Twelve at Least to be Expelled-Some May
 be Tried for Riot.
 NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The part the Yale faculty is playing in relation to the fresh man disturbance of Saturday night was disclosed last night, when one of the members admitted that tutor, who had obtained an inkling of the contemplated celebration, had attended the New Haven Opera house, where the play was broken up, and had taken notes on the actions of all Yale men who were unduly boisterous.
 Besides the information secured by him, the faculty has conferred with the local police officials in relation to the matter and obtained convincing proof, duplicating several more members of the freshman class.
 In all, the faculty has sufficient proof to expel 12 students at present. and will not cease their investigation until it has been made as complete as possible. In tLe meantime, the local municipal au thorities will recommence the prosecution of the freshmen on the charge of riot.
 City Attorney Dew said this morning that several students, including those whose cases were nolled yesterday, would be rearraigned at once on charge of riot inU
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
YOUNG INDIANS ILL USED
Gross Mismanagement at the
 Buffalo Orphan School.
AN AMERICAN DoTHEBoYs HALL.

Warm Water and Milk for Coffee-Boys
 Found Eating Bones That Had Been
 Given to Supt. Van valkenburg's Dog
 Inmates Brutally Flogged.
 BUFFALO, Dec. S.-The revelations which are being brought out at the inves- tigation of the charges against Superin- tendent Van Valkenburg, of the Thomas Home for Poor and Orphan Indian Chil- dren grow more startling each day.
 Mrs. Hall was recalled last night and questioned by Director Craig as to the cause of her removal.
 She said it was the result of a wordy altercation with Mrs. Van Valkenburg She further showed a strange state of af fairs in regard to the bathing at the insti- tuition.
 Sunday morning was devoted to the cleansing, and the witness said that the time allowed was so short that at least a dozen boys would have to use the same water.
 Witness said that while she was there the board of trustees did not even once in spect the institution in a body.
 William Hall, her husband was next called. He has been a laborer on the farm of the institution. An American 'Dotheboys Hall' was described. MT, Hall said for breakfast, they had milk and little bread and what they called coffee, which was mixture of warm water and milk, with precious little milk. For din ner they had soup and beans, with a little bread. For supper, slice of bread and an onion, or bread and molasses. One day he caught the boys eating the bones which had been given to Van Val kenburgs dog. About every time ht went to the swill pail he found som' boys eating from it. They said it wa' good and that they had not had enougl | to eat.
 MT. Hall took up the treatment of th' boys and told how Van Valkenburg haC asked him to go to the attic, one day | where he had three boys incarcerated that he held light while Van Valken burg struck one of the boys under thu elbow with broomstick, threw anothe | boy violently to the ground and tinall. | left them in the attic for two weeks Ol half slice of bread day and 8 littl' | water drawn from tank not ordinaril, used for domestic purposes.
 The case is being continued to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

THERE are a number of important measures, from a democratic stand point, which may be brought forward and passed by the house at this session or may be held until the beginning of the ffty-third congress, just as the democratic conference or caucus, shortly to be held, may decide. It is believed that there are enough republi- can senators willing to vote with the democrats to repeal the present silver law, provided an agreement can be reached on substitute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

DENTISTS say that the greatest difi- culty they meet with in their work is the matching of false teeth with the natural teeth of their customers The tooth factories supply dentists with rings upon which are strung thin metal bars, each carrying a tooth at it's ex- trcmity There are twenty-five of these sample teeth that run all the way from nearly white to a shade that is almost olive Some one of the twenty-five usual ly matches the patents teeth, and, at any rate, enables the dentist to match the teeth by application at the factory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

IT is reported from one town in the United States that the women pledge themselves to go to the fair next year, if at all, in single serviceable gown ot excelle mt material and good finish, but made easy and comfortable and un. hampered by undue length of skirt. A satchel which may be carried in the hand must hold all other necessities and thus untrammeled the club hopes tc be in a condition to endure a maximum of sightseeing at m,nimum ot strength and nerve force.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

THERE is said to be a sunllcn forest o, white cedar on the coast of New Jersey which has been continuously "mincd' for it's valuable timber for more thar eighty years. The curious industry O, digging for these sunllen logs is carried on by the people of Dcnnisville, a vii lagc which was brought into existence solely through the wealth of the buried timber in its vicinity. Over this sunker forest trees of large size are now grow ing, and in many instances the growing timber is, cut away in order to get a the more valuable logs which lie only It is believed that they were sunk by an earthquake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

THIS is not the pre-eminent nation O, Austrians consume more tobacco thar any other nationality or race on tho globe, civilized or savage. Recent in vestigation by eminent statistician. gives the number of pounds consumed annually by each 100 inhabitants of thu different European countries as follows Spain no pounds, Italy 12s, Great Brit ain 13s, Russia 1s2, Denmark 224, Nor way 229 and Austria 273 pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

IT is believed to be the vice of Amer ican business life that nearly every man under sixty years devotcs himself so exclusively to getting wealth that he has no leisure to cultivate any taste for reading, art, or athletics. Thus when he rctircs he is bored beyond endurance because he has no resources with which to kill time. The richer he is, as a rule, the more wholly his life has been given to the piling up of the almighty dollar; hence the more hope lessly at sea he finds himself when ht suddenly drops out of that bushes. routine which has become second nature by the habit of years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

A FUNNY incident of an evening re- ccption given by Vice President and Mrs. Morton, which, so far, has not crept into print, relates to the wife of 8 member of congress upon whom the honors of scnatorship had been con- ferrcd. Her progress through the crowded rooms with her husband had been the signal for such continuous congratulations and extensive hand. shaking that by the time the supper. room was reached the good lady sank down exhausted on a sofa on which several friends were seated. A moment later she became conscious of black. coated man bending politely toward her, and, supposing more congratula
 tions were in order, at once rose anC extending her hand suddenly awol1e tc the fact that she was warmly graspine the hand of an astonished waiter whc had approached to inquire what ht could serve her from the supper table
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
SedgWick
Bookkee ping

Has been added to the curriculum at Miss A. J. Knights Typewriting and Shorthand School in Lilley block. Many graduates are occuying good positions, and there is constant demand for type, writers, stenographers and bookkeepers Open every day, except Saturday, from g to 12 a. m. and 1:3O to 3;3O p. m. Also from to 9 p. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Reingo1d Released from Prison.

SING SING, N. Y., Dec. 8.-Frank Rein gold, convict in Sing Sing prison, was pardoned yesterday by Gov. Flower, and liberated from prison last night. Rein gold was member of the Cloakmakers and operators Union No. 1, of New York. He was accused and convicted of extortior during a strike of his union, and was sent to prison on May IS, 1891.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
WRECK ON THE CENTRAL VERMONT
Two Coaches Plunge Down an Embank-
 ment- Seven Slightly Hurt.

BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec 8.-Early yester- day the northbound express train from New York met with an accident at Ferrysburgh which resulted in injuries to seven persons, but was fortunately unat- tended by fatal effect.
 A broken wheel under a sleeping car caused the derailment of that car and a passenger coach forward of it, the two going down 15-foot embankment.
 The passenger coach was tipped com pletely over. The connection with the car in the rear of the sleeper was broken keeping thu remainder of the train from leaving the rails.
 The injured suffered entirely from bruises, which are not serious, and nc bones were broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING
Meetings This Evening

Court Shields, A. o. F. of A. New England Order of Prote ction. Ansantawae encampment, l. o. o. F. Mattatuck Drum corps. WOman's Relief corps. Wadhams Post, G. A. R. Waterbury Athletic club. L. A. 9263, K. of L.
 TnnXis Tribe, O. R NJ. Waterbury Temperance Reform club. Frederick Wilhelm lodge, K of P. St Aloysius Drum Corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

IF those members of the court of com mon council who were scared into vot- ing for the Hop brook scheme of the water commissioners would but look at the Mad river their eyes might be open ed. Enough water was allowed to pass away to day to supply the mills for a month
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

"I take great pleasure in testifying to the wonderful curative virtues of Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rem edy. I suffered torture from pains in my limbs and back and my kidneys were in an awful condition. I could not sleep we'll and felt very miserable. My stomach was very weak and I could not enjoy my food. Now all is changed.l Il have no pam, can eat and sleep.,natur- ally and am entirely cured by Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rem edy."
 JACOB. SIMON,
 211 John St, Syracuse, NY. gsDr Greene, the successful specialist in curing all forms of nervous and chronic diseases, 32 w 18th Street, New York, can be consulted free, personally, ,or by letter. Call or write him about your case, or send for rsymptom blank to fill out and letter fully explaining your dis ease, giving advice, etc, will be returned free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
THE STERLING MINE FIRE.
Another Valuable Coal Vein Consumed
 C1IIi

Another Valuable Coal Vein Consumed
 Efforts to Flood the Colliery.
 SHAMoKIN Pa., Dec. 8.-The fire in the Sterling mine did considerable damage yesterday. It extended to another valua ble vein of coal and consumed much of il before checked.
 A large trough has been built to Beal Valley creek, and water is now being pumped from there to flood the inside workings.
 It is believed that the mines can b. flooded this week, although it will require six months to put the place in order s' that operations can be resumed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
The NIcKinder Brothers Convicted

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Dec. 8.-Frank ant Albert McKinder, the two brothers who held up paymaster Fox of the Solva1 Process company on lonely country roaC last May and robbed him of about S2, ,5O0 were convicted in the Court of Session. last eXening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Sickness Among Children.

Especially infants. is prevalent at all times, but is largely avoided by giving proper nourishment and wholesome food The most successful and reliable is the Gail Borden Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk. Your grocer and druggist keep it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Expelled from the w. c. T. U.

DENVER, Dec. S.-Mrs Hortence Miller, for number of years one of the chic: workers in the w. c. T. U., of Denver was last night expelled from the organiza tion as being unworthy of confidence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
A HIGH school for girls in Iceland hs

HIGH school for girls in Iceland has been established. The subjects taught include English literature and Scan, dinavian literature and history, besides the regular branches of study. Cookery and tailoring are also taught, because Tcelandic women always have to make the mems clothes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
o, & M. T. MALoNEY, PRoPRIEToRs.
 OFF1CE-267 South Main Street.

THE Bridgeport Post is receiving con- gratulations from all quarters. The Post recently opened it's new building and followed that enterprise by pub fishing a forty page souvenir edition, which is practically history of Bridge port. The success of the Post has been phenomenal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
To be Removed to Homestead.

PTTTsBURa, Dec. S.-A gentleman en- gagged in a responsible position at the steel works at Homestead says that the Car negie company will remove it's Twenty ninth and Thirty-third street mills from Pittsburg to Homestead not later than the first of the new year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

IN a recent interview the pope saic that he had received letters from priest: and bishops all over the world asking that Columbus be canonized. His holi ness is said to have added that he wa. still undecided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

IN June. 1884, Mrs. Abigail Mossman was inferred at the Hazelwood ceme- tery in Poweshiek county, Ia. Not long since relatives determined to remove the remains to another cemetery. The wCrImen engaged to perform the jot found the coffin filled to overfowing with red-colorcd mineral water This was drained off, whercupon it was found that the corpse, with the excep ton of the fingers and toes, was per fcctly petrifed. The hair was perfect ly natural, as was also a bouquet o- roses that lay on her breast. After 6 thorough examination by relatives and friends the coffin was again closed ant covered up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Domestic Sewing Machine Company Sued

TRENTON, N. J., Dec. 8. Wyckoff. Seamens & Benedict, the manufacturers of the Remington typewriter, and the Union Writing company, have sued the Domestic Sewing Machine company in the United States Court for infringement O their patents in bringing out a new machine called the Williams.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Margaret Mather No Better.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 9.-Margaret Mather the actress, who is at the Willard Hotel il this city, is reported no better this morn ing. The Council Bluffs and Des Moine' engagements have been cancelled and thu company considers itself disbanded. MT Pabst is alarmed at the condition of hi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Murder in the Second Degree.

JERSEY CITY, Dec. 9.-The jury in the Hagner case came in at II 20 with a yer dict of murder in the second degree The maximum penalty is State prison for 20 years. The minimum is 5 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Beginning to Mark the Boundary.

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. S.-The first of the demarcation stones which will indicate the Pennsylvania Delaware boundary line, as finally settled by the commissions appointed by the respective Governors, was placed in position yesterday in a woods three miles west of Newark, Del
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
LEYLAND STEAMSHIP LINE SOLD
Bought by an English Syndicate-Pric'
 $4,OOO,OOO.

BOSTON. Dec, 8.-All reports to the contrary, the Leyland Line of trans Atlantic steamers is to be disposed of.
 The purchaser is an English syndicat' and the price paid is said, on good author ity, to be $4, 900, 900.
 The managers will be Christopher Fur ness and others, who are now con nected with the Furness Line of London steamers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Series of Skating Races.

ST. JOHNS, N. B., Dec 9.-An arrange ment has been made for q series of races between Breen and Hagen for the world s skating championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Killed Inv a Roller Explos,or

RAPID CrTY, s. D., Dec. 8.-The boiles in s. c. Wilcox Sons saw mill at Black Hawk exploded yesterday. John Rich ardson, the engineer, was blown to frag ments, and Hart and Steward, worknen were fatally injured by flying lumber
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Panama Canal Bribery.

PARIS, Dec. S.-Deputy Leon Berie says that in 1886 lobbyist offered him D, GOO francs for vote favorable to the Panama Canal Company. Similar offers, he says, were made to most of his colleagues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Bishop Leigh toms Sight in Danger.

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec S-Right-Rev Leighton, Episcopal Bishop of Delaware, may lose the sight of one eye on account of cold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Resigns His Fair Commission.

PARIS, Dec. 8.-Deputy Proust has re signed his office as Director-General of the French department in the Chicago World $ Fair on the ground that it is impossible tu retain his official position while his hon. esty and good faith are impugned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
nastructiye Cyclone in Texas,

HoUsroN, Tex, Dec. 8.-Meagre reports of destructive cyclone have been received from Nacogdoches county. So far as heard from only one life has been lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08

G If your liver is torpid and sluggish, you cannot do business successfully. Get your Ever all right with Dr Hale's House hold Tea. Sold by R. 0. Partree, Al & 766 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Archduke Franz III.

VIENNA, Dec. S.-The Archduke Franz, heir to the Austrian throne is very ill. His proposed journey around the world will be postponed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-08
Gloucester Captain Drowned.

HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. S.-Capt. Georg, Knickerson of the Gloucester schooner Ella fell overheard and was drowned yes terday while the vessel was engaged il fishing off Liverpool.