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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
Just Bread.

A momcntous opening was that of the Woman's Baking Company at Chi cago, the other evening, and it was characteristic of the zeal of the pro- motors that music, vocal and instru- mental, should enlivcn the proceedings. The central idea of the enterprise Is that only women shall make and handle the bread, although men will be per mittcd to drive the delivery wagons. ''There is to be no taint of the stable about anything our customers get" said Secretary Caroline A. Huling; i've promise to give them brcad-just bread" With every wagon will go a woman whose business it will be to ar range and give out the loaves with her own hands, and tell the driver just what he is to do. Lest the venture ex- cite the humorous comments of tyrant man, it should be stated that the capi- tai is s25O,O all paid in. The stock holders, of course, are women, and some of them live as far away as Europe and South America. Connected with the bakery there will be a restaurant, and here also woman is to be in control and serve the customers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
Republican "Calamity Prophets"

Republican editors who have crit icised the Democrats as "croakers" and "calamity prophets will be pained to see that their own leaders have become so deeply alarmed that they have taken up their tale of woe and are making the air blue with prophecies of ruiz. Chair man Tom Carter gives out to his Repub- lican organs an interview in which he shows that he is wrestling with fear and doubt; but he nevertheless hopes that "the common sense of the people will prevent turning the country over to final ruin."
 Chairman Carter's doleful forebodings are fortified with awful political weather predictions by Senator Aldrich and Secre- tary Charles Foster. These two prophets of evil assure the American people that if Cleveland is elected the United States senate and house will also be Demo cratic, and Foster says that ''such re- suit would be an undisguised calamity to the American people,"
 Another cup of "calamity croakersr The Republican outlook for victory on Nov. 8 has made the prophets unusually blue. They should brace up. Their ruin does not mean the countrys ruin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
Cleveland and the Young Men.

The New York Tribune enjoys the dis tinction of being perhaps the most blindly partisan Republican journal in the United States. Nevertheless it shows in the following words, from its leading editorial of Oct. 1, that it has a correct understanding of the causes of Grover Cleveland's popularity among the young men of this country:
 The esteem in which MT. Cleveland has heretofore been held by great num- Der of his fellow citizens has proceeded from the belief that he was a bold and uncompromising advocate of his own conscientious convictions; that he was possessed in fact by that courage of opinion which, just verging on willful- ness and rashness, has often availed to captivate the popular mind and heart. To this estimate of his moral qualities MT. Cleveland owes in great degree the admiration which he has inspired in many young and ingenious persons and most of the panegyrics to which the country has listened with conflicting emotions during the last eight years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
Alcoholic Barbarisrn.

Drunkenness IS associated with hor- TOTS innumerable. A recent telegram from Ardmore, 1. T., gives an account of the execution of a criminal at We woLa, convicted of 0 capital crime, by shooting. According to the testimony of United States Commissioner Tennie, of Ardmore, who witnessed the execu- ton, the two members of the National Light Horse, who were detailed for the purpose, were drunk and only wounded the prisoner, who was tied fast to rock. Tho executioners left the ground at once, and negro brought rough coffin to the side of the wounded man, who protested against the proceedings as vigorously as his strength would al- low. Three negroes put the wounded prisoner in the coffin and started to nail down the lid. The victim pushed and kicked against the lid so vigorously that at last two of the negroes sat on it while the third drove the nails. The inter- ment was then made, and the criminal was literally buried alive. Thus is added another to the many horrible chapters of alcoholic barbarisml
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
THE COLUMBUS AUTOGRAPH
The Great Explorer Handled the Sword
 More Skillfully Than the Pen.

The Great Explorer Handled the Sword
 More Skillfully Than the Pen.
 There is 8 never ending dispute regard ing the authenticity of the various DOT traits of Columbus. People who claim to know deny that the picture which is to adorn the souvenir half dollar is a correct presentment of the navigator's features, but whether or not the grounds on which they base their criticism are tenable will probably never be decided. Fortunately, however, the quarrel does not extend to a challenge of the verlty of Columbus autograph, facsimile of which is given herewith.
 To the ready pen wielder of the Nine teenth century the zigzag writing of the discoverer of America must seem queer indeed, but it should be remembered that in those days men wielded the sword and left the gentler arts to be preserved at the hands of priests and women. Most of the famed leaders of the Fifteenth century were unlettered and found it a laborious task to sign their names to i'm portant documents prepared by the monks who followed in their trains. Co., lumbus of course was man of great
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

TIE wisdom of Superintendent Byrnes in issuing an order to the policemen of New York that they should not use their clubs in handling the crowds dur ing the days of the celebration has been amply proved. The experience has been proved that human beings do not need the treatment that would be bestowed upon a horde of wild animals. The peaceful bluecoat was something of a novelty to New Workers. He was greatly admired by the crowds who witnessed the Columbus celebration and he managed the crowd with as little difficulty as if he had been armed with a bludgeon and had license to use it. The order of the superintendent to his men to perform their duty gentlemanly and humanely was wise and timely one. It marks new era in the history of the police force in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
Felipa. Wife of Columbus.

More than the compass to the mariner Vast thou, Felipa, to his dauntless soul. Through adverse winds that threatened
 wreck, and nights Of rayless gloom, thou pointed ever to The north star of his great ambition. He Who once has lost an Eden, or has gained A paradise by Eyes sweet influence, Alone can know how strong spell lies in The witchery of a woman's beckoning hand. And thou didst draw him, tidelike, higher
 still,
 Felipa, whispering the lessons learned From thy courageous father till the flood Of his ambition burst all barriers And swept him onward to his longed for
 goal.
 Before the jewels of Spanish queen Built fleets to wait him on his untried way Thou gavest thy wealth of wifely sympathy To build the lofty purpose of his soul. And now the centuries have cycled by Till thou art all forgotten by the throng That lauds the great Pathfinder of the deep. It matters not in that infinitude Of space, where thou dost guide thy spirit
 bark
 To undiscovered lands, supremcly fair. If to this little planet thou couldst turn And voyage, wraithlike, to its cloud hung
 rim,
 Thou wouldst not care for praise. And if
 perchance Some hand held out to thee a laurel bough,
 fondly turn To lay thy tribute also at his feet.
 Annie F. Johnstonin Harper's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
QUOTING BRITISH OPINIONS.
But We Are Intelligent Enough to Decide
 for Ourselves What We Want.

But We Are Intelligent Enough to Decide
 for Ourselves What We Want.
 Nothing illustrates better the pitiable plight of the Mckinley organs than their silly attempt to prejudice MT. Cleveland with American voters by quoting from English and Canadian papers. Every intelligent voter must see that this is an utter abandonment of reason and argument. It is a confession that Americans dare not use their own minds to think out what is the best sys- tenn of taxation for themselves.
 The voters of the United States showed unlnistakably in the elections of 1890 that they want no McKinleyism. All signs indicate that they are of the same opinion still and are about to reiterate their opinion with renewed emphasis. But at this juncture President Harrison steps in with a quotation from an Eng fish paper, and his organs one and all follow his example and vie with each other in finding the most telling quota tions for influencing the American voter.
 The other day four track air line railroad to run between New York and Chicago was chartered. The people of Chicago want the new road, and so do the people of New York. Business men in Chicago are not alarmed when they read in the New York papers that the people of New York want the road built and expect to profit by it, for they rec ognize the simple fact that trade is prof itable to both parties engaging in it. The buyer cannot get terms from the seller except upon basis which is mu- tually satisfactory.
 The Englishman wants to sell his goods to us because he thinks he can do so at profit. Shall we quote his news papers and decline to trade with him because we are not able to trust our own | business judgment as to what is good bargain for us? We are quite ready to sell him our wheat and cotton, and Re- publicans themselves delight ill showing us how much of these commodities John Bull has to buy from us, and how great profit this brings to our farmers. But | if Americans are shrewd enough to sell to John Bull at profit they can surely
 be trusted to buy from him at like profit.
 | It is time to have done with this silli-
 ness of quoting British opinions. We
 have reached years of discretion, and
 can decide for ourselves what we want.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
COLUMBUS DAY PREPARATIONS.

Suggestions to the Public Schools for
 the Celebration of the Anniversary.
 The official programme for the na- tional school celebration of Columbus Day is now published. The first duty of each of our schools this fall, if it wishes to be in line with the other schools of America, is to begin preparations at once for it's proper observance of Oct. 21, the Tooth anniversary of the discov- cry of America. A few suggestions as to the first things to be done may be of some value
 Teachers, the superintendent and the school board should confer, that action may be harmonious and best results at- tained. The proposed celebration should be explained to each school at the earli- est moment. It should be so presented as to awaken enthusiasm. Interesting topics relating to Columbus and the dis covery should be suggested for special Investigation. Such topics might be "The Map of the World Before the Dis covery," important Inventions and Events in Europe Just Before the Dis :overy," "The Story of Columbus" "The Ships of Columbus" "What Co lunDuS LApeCUeu UO ' lu1, OGOSEdpL- Ical Growth of the United States"
 "Stories of South America," etc. The teacher should assign the address and the ode to those who can render them most intelligently. The flag salute and the songs should be consistently re- hearsed.
 Important committees of pupils should be appointed: First-A committee of invitation, whose duty is to see that the family of each pupil receives a special invitation to the morning exercises of Oct. 21, and also when they arrive to show them seats. Second-A color guard, whose duty is CD to see that the school has flag and a staff in proper conditions; @ to meet the veterans as they arrive and escort them with dignity to the principal in the school house; () to act as aids of the principal.
 An efficient adult committee of ar | engagements should also be constituted. | This committee must see-frst, that
 seats are prepared out of doors in hope | of fair weather, and that a room is also
 engaged for the exercises should the day
 be stormy; second, that fitting decora- | tions and printed programmes are pro- vided; third, that the local press is in- terested and invited; fourth, that ar
 engagements are made with the veterans | and other special guests for the parts they are to take.
 | But in all cases the school principal | must make himself personally responsi- l ble for the work of each committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
The Footprints of Time.

Quarrymen operating in the Portland sandstone quarries in the Connecticut valley recently blasted out a block, one hundred and thirty feet beneath the earth's surface, that was spotted with very interesting and curious marks The marks, according to scientific men, are footprints of the Anisichnus dewey anus, which was very common in the valley several million years ago, the beast being a combination crocodile bird It is the opinion of Prof. William North Rice, of Wesleyan university, to whom the fossil slab was sold for one hundred dollars, that at the time the deweyanus hourished there was no Connecticut river, but in place of it a bay that was sixteen miles wide, ex- tending from the sound to the border of Massachusetts. In that epoch, a good many million years since, this crocodile-bird used to bathe in the bay, then come out of it, shake himself and gambol awhile on the plastic micaceous sand, then on top of the earth, and so he left his mark on it. Tn time the sand became solid, the world grew over it, and now workmen toiling in the bowels of the earth, one hundred and thirty feet below its sur face, come on the playground of the Anisichnus deweyanus, and professor studying the tracks imprinted in the sandstone Is able to tell just what sort of a creature strode about in the Con- necticut valley when time was a babe. Wonderful, indeed, is the eye of science, even when it wears spectacles and fol- lows the humdrum vocation of teach (ng the modern dude.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

THE membership of the Grand Army of the Republic on December 3l last was 4o7, ,761, no less than 64, ,4ol members being added during the year The losses by death were 6,4O4, but nearly e0,000 dropped out of the order, more than 13,o0O being delinquents and 34,
 367 being suspended for non-paymcnt of dues. The indications are that the order has about reached it's maximum membership and that this may be main tained for few years, when a rapid de. crease will begin. The greater number of members are now between 45 and 55 years of age, and ten years will surely greatly deplete the rankA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

THE results of Lieut. Peary's work, it is said, have brilliantly justified his con- fidence that the great inland ice-cap would prove q royal road to the north end of Greenland He has discovered that the coasts of Greenland converge more rapidly than was supposed, and he traced the coast a sufficient distance to the east and southeast toward Cape Bismarck, the highest point hitherto known on the east coast, to enable map makers to outline with approximate accuracy the entire north and northeast coast of the great island, thus definitely fixing the northern limits of the coast line and determining the outline of the entire island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
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THE COLUMBUS AUTOGRAPH.

I1IH OOI1O OU1t-AH learning, according to the standard of his age, but the use of the pen was even to him a burden, and his famous diary was probably written as a matter of duty and not of pleasure.
 It is curious to note that he formed the individual letters in the same bold yet uncertain style which characterized the chirography of Queen Elizabeth "Bess of England" could swear roundly and steer the ship of state with firm ness; Columbus could bring monarchs to terms and cope with mutinous sailors, but when either of them took pen in hand the unsteadiness of small practice distinguishes the manuscript or auto graph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

THE Atlanta Constitution calculates that there are 3,OOO,OOO marriageable young men in this country who seem to be in no hurry about settling down, and that there are about as many young women who are wondering what is the matter with the men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
NEWS OF THE DAY,

John Groell, a farmer; was struck and killed by far mer in Buffalo. Mrs. Nancy A. Owen of Ithaca, N. Y., was 101 years old yesterday.
 J. w. Mulford has been appointed post master at Denning, N. Y., a fourth class office.
 Cyrus Hobbs was burned to death at North Wilmot, N. H., while smoking a pipe in bed.
 James Keating, lineman, was killed at Maiden, Mass, by coming in contact with live wire.
 -J. S. Geiser and wife, who owned a farm near Otay Station, Cal, were found murdered at their home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
WANTED

stenographers, every Spring. If you desire position then you must be ready for it. Therefore, apply now at the Short hand and Typewriting school in Lilley block, Miss A. J. Knight, principal, sue cessor to Miss II. L. Mattoon. School open every day except Saturday, from 3 to 12 a. m. and 1.30 to 3:3O P. m. Also from 2 to Q p. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

LEXINGTON, Ky, has a couple who quarreled twenty-five years ago, but have lived happily together ever since. Each made a VOW never to speak to the other again, and as each kept the VOW luarreling was impossible The method Is not patented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
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WATERBURY. CONN.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

DEMOCRATlC HOu1lNATlONSs
 FOR PRESIDENT, GROVER CLEVELAND, of New York.
 FOR vICR-PRESIDENT, ADLAI E. STEVENSON. of Illinois. Presidential Electors at Large. E. CORNELIUS BENEDICT, of Greenwich ELISHA K. HUBBARD, of Middletown.
 District Electors. 1, WILBUR B. FOSTER, Vernon. 2, ELISHA LEAvENwoRTH, Waterbury. 8, THOMAS s. MARLoR, Brooklyn. 4 DAVID NJ. READ, Bridgeport. DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
 For Governor, LUZON B. MORRIS, of New Haven. For Lieutenant Governor, ERNESTACADY, of Hartford.
 For Secretary. JOHN J. PHELAN, of Bridgeport.
 For Treasurer. MARVIN H. SANGER, of Canterbury.
 For Comptroller, NICHOLAS STAUB, of New Milford. For Congressman, Second District, JAMES P. PIGOTT of New Haven. For Senator-Fifth District, CHARLES G. ROOT, Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
Rio Grande Strike Of.

DENVER, Oct. 19-The strike on the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad came'to an end yesterday afternoon. Supt Semple received telegram from the committee of strikers accepting his proposition to go back to work pending an investigation by the board of adjustment and the Rio Grande management. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

It is stated that last year alone the Carnegie company collected from the builders of America an extra tax by selling their products at extra prices, because of the tariff, of more than $1 ,OOO, ,OOO,-Wade's Fibre and Fabric.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

Pneumonia has been cured by Dr Hale's Household Ointment after the patient was given up to die Get it at R. C.: Partree, 46 & 766 Bank street
 Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure cures every kind of cough from simple cold to incipient consumption Sold by R. O Partree, 46 G 766 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

A FEW weeks ago the wife of Henry Utz, of Harrison county, O.. hid nine thousand dollars until it could be banked. She was taken suddenly i'll and died before revealing it's hiding place to her family. Now not trace of it can be found
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

Don't suffer with os Ipepsia Dr Hales Household Tea will cure you justas cer- tain as you use 1t. For sale by R C.. Partree, 46 & 766 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
Murdered by a Tsn-year-old Boy.

P1TTsBURa, Oct. 16.-James Stivenson, aged IA, was stabbed and killed by Stew art Rodgers, Q boy 10 years old, last night near Forty fifth street. The stabbing grew out of a boys quarrel. Young Rodgers is in jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
IS IT A BORDEN MURDER CLUE

The Fall River Marshal Gets a NIyster.
 ious Message from Richmond. - FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct. 19.-City Marshal Hilliard has received the follow ing telegram:
 RICHMOND, Va, Oct l6. Send photograph of man connected with murder case Borden family. Important. Wire me Exposition Grounds, Richm ond, Va J, L. BRANCH Chief Hilliard replied to the telegram: have no photograph of man and know of no man in case. s. B. BILLIARD. Chief .Hilliard says the telegram is mysterious and he does not know what to do about it. Attorney Jennings has wired Richmond parties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
FRED GEARTZ.

Oven Furnace and Chimney builder. Hhim- neys cleaned and repaired. Mastering roof painting etc. Boiler setting speciality.
 1l9 EAST MAIN ST
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
SPECIAIl I
 TRUSTEE SALEl

The enormous stock of Fur. Carpets and Upholstery, comprising Parlor Suits, Cham. Der Suits, Dining Sets, Library Suits, Folding Beds, Sewing Machines, Stovts, Library and Fancy Desks, Fancy Erica Brac, Solid Carved and Richly Upholstered Chairs, &c, &c. Special attention is called to the line of S. lid Oak and Wal nut Sideboalds and Extension Tables, also Hard Wood Re. frigerators 0he famous Chal- lenge brand, &c, ) to settle the assigned estate of w. H. Hunt, undertaken and furniture dealer, South Main street.
 The goods as sold will rep resent a rare carnival of bar gains and should not be ig, nored.
 Attention will be given to Undertaking as usual
 Per order,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

lightning struck the barn of John Spence, near Whiteland, Ind, "and al- though the boards on the four corners were loosened and a wide swath was cut through the haymow, neither con- tents nor building took fire. Two horses were in the barn, and the halter strap of one was cut in two, but the animal was not even stunned"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
F A I R
 At The C1TI HALL
At The

The annual fair of the Immaculate Con ception church is now in progress.
 New attractions each evening. A fine programme for tonight.
 An opportunity to secure an evening of unalloyed pleasure.
 Ice Cream, Hot Coffee. Tea, Cake, etc, served every evening by competent hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
KHrShaW & Castle

w Sole proprietors of the laboring mans Cash Market, corner South Main and Union streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
PENMA NSH7P.

PROF FHoLLET Teaches every pupil to write fine, rapid busi ness hand in course of 16 private lessons and NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degree of the art.
 t187-BANK STREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19
''A Penny Saved Is a Penny Famed

Is an old but true saying and in order to find this fully com piled with you should call at the "Wooden Halr' and get the benefit of filst-class goods and low prices, viz;
 Lyin Steak, l4c Round Steak, LUG Shoulder Steak, Oc Prime Rib Roasts, l4c Other Roasts, oc Rumps and Clods, 1Oc Ribs and Sausage, 1Oc Sugar Cured Hams, 14c Sliced, zoe Shoulders, 0c Frankforts and Bologna, lOc
 CSy- All other Meats and Vegetables in proportion.
 Remember, our Hams and Shoulders are Valentine BohPs celebrated "Star Brand" None finer. We are as ever, your obedient servants,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

THERE is case on record in Norris town, Pa., which controverts the asser- ton made by some men to the effect that a woman cannot hold her tongue. In the case recorded a woman incar- cerated in an asylum had not spoken to anybody for eleven years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-19

DR. HANSEN, whose plan for seeking the north pole is to jab into the drift ing ice in stout vessel and resign himself to certain ocean currents, pro- poses to lay in four years supply of provisions when he finally embarks on this voyage. He will doubtless also take along an immense stock of