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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
WILCOX MAKES A STATEMENT.
He Has Not Positively Said That He
 Would Decline,

Would Decline.
 A correspondent of the New Haven News writes: The announcement that Congressman Wilcox of Connecticut had determined to decline a renomina- tion proves to have been premature. Notwithstanding that the general i'm pression IS that he will not be returned for another year. called upon him to- day and obtained the following inter- view:
 Reporter-''I see it is reported, Mir Wilcox, that you have declined re- nomination for congress-. MT Willcox-'That is inaccurate. If I had declined renomination I ought to know it. A man cannot we'll decline nomination which has not been offered to him, nor have I attempted to do so. have said that am not seeking a re- nomination. The custom in the district I represent, with some exceptions, has been for the office to rotate after a member has held it for two terms. l am not disposed to break this custom, although l consider it unwise for any congressional district to follow such a practice"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
PENALTIES OF CRIME.
Views of a Member of the Connecticut
 Prison Association.

NAO"b OA ~ OA LAc
 Prison Association.
 Secretary John Taylor of the Con- necticut prison association, speaking of the Friday execution at Litchfield says:
 of we are to have hangings, should favor the Ohio plan which requires that they be at the state prison between 12 and 3 o'clock at night. with only thir- teen witnesses. The Colorado plan, whereby a man practically hangs him self on an automatic gallows is also a good idea. The sheriff is popularly elected officer and usually man of sen sibility; it is hard strain on him to have charge of an execution. Perhaps he has but one during his term of office.
 But have no confidence in hanging as check to murder. Statistics show no greater ratio of that crime where life imprisonment is the maximum penalty. I believe that we should have a separate prison for life sentence-it need not be large one-and use it instead of the gallows. Let it be known that all who enter it leave all hope behind. Who thinks of a hanged man after he is gone: But life prisoner is a living deterrent that lasts many years"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

What Sensible Democrat Thinks
 About MT Martins Bill.
 Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 What howl would go up from the throats of a thousand republicans if a democratic member of the police board should present a bill of a hundred dollars for services in that capacity. Such thing was unheard of until MT Martin sprung it last night and not even his own colleague helped him out by hls vote. If MT Martin does not have time to do the work of a con- missioner, let him keep out of politics. But no man worked harder than he did to get elected this session, and it would seem now as though when his time is up, even his republican, friends would | replace him with some man who is not so much surfeited with honors as tc need pecuniary assistance. Not only is l his claim for money unlawful, but it is decidedly ''cheeky."
 A DEMOCRAT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
CALM BEFORE THE STORM.
Everything Quiet and Orderly in tn
 House To-Day.

House To-Day.
 HARTFoTD, Feb 3.-When Speaker Paige called the house of representatives to order at o'clock this afternoon, only ten members were present, nine repub- 4icans and one democrat. After prayer the speaker declared an adjournment until o'clock tomorrow morning, no quorum being present.
 At 2 o'clock Speaker pro tenn Callahan called the house to order, eighty-three members being present. Representa- tive Walker moved that an adjournment be taken until p. m. tomorrow. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote.
 A five minutes session of the senate was held. No business was transacted, and an adjournment was taken until 10 a. m. tomorrow.
 Representative Walker has caused tc be sent to every republican member oi the house circular setting forth the constitutionality of the action of the democratic minority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
A Light Keepers Adventure.

G. w. Beckwith. keeper of the light house on the breakwater at Stoning- ton Point, had a dangerous and un- pleasant experience in attending to his duties one day last week. His boat swamped with him during the passage from the main land to his ocean retreat. He is an expert swimmer, however, and succeeded in reaching his light, but in so doing both his hands were badly frozen. It was a narrow escape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
PresIdent Murphy Very III

Patrick Murphy of Westport, ex-presl- dent of the Fat Mems association, is seriously sick with the grip. His mother died Monday morning and the fact is concealed from him. His Brother-in- law, P. Harrigan, died two weeks ago, but MT Murphy was too i'll to attend the funeral.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
TIMELY TOPICS,

Brennan says he is the originator of the celebrated New England bread.
 Man wanted, to act as superintendent of factory. See adv.
 Conlon Brothers publish new list of bargains of special interest to the ladies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
Abusing the Law.

WASHINGTON, Feb 3.-The Treasury Department is in possession of informa- tion that the law permitting the free entry of regalia for churches and societies is being abused, and has directed custom officers to exercise watchfulness in de- tecting persons violating it. It is said that much of this regalia is imported for individuals and not for churches and societies, and in these cases the regalia is subject to duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
a1s. 900 Fire in Branrord.

BRANFoRD, Feb 3.-Fire started at 11:3O thls morning in the saloon of James Green. Tde flames spread rapidly and three buildings occupied as saloons and tenements were destroyed. The loss is 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
A Reward of seoO For His Capture.

The selectmen of Fairfield have de- cided to offer a reward of $200 for the capture of the incendiary who has been CT eating so much havoc in that town of late. The detective IS still at work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
LOCAL LINES.

PHELAN is giving handsome Deco rated Milk Pitcl CT with one pound of Tea.
 LADD, the grocer, sells mnre good gro ceries for the money than his neighbofH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
Reid & Hughes
Our Annual Clearing
 Sale

Commences tomorrow, Tues day morning at $ o'clock and continues for one week. For a full line of bargains se' "The Advertiser" which can be had at the store. Come with a full pocketbook and great expecta' tions and you won't be disap, pointed,'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03

NEW HAVEN, Feb 3.-Sergeant Cox of the weather bureau predicts for to- day, rain or snow, stationery tempera- ture, northwest winds. For Thursday fair weather, stationery temperature westerly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
RAIN OR SNOW.

Official Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and To-IorrOw.
 NEW YORK, Feb 3.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the nn11ntryr at & a m tn.daU.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-03
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

kV Secretaries are requested to send l., the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular 1et- ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Second Advents.
 Carpenters and Joiners, No A. Waterbury council No 21 R. and s. NJ. Mattatuck Drum corps.
 Excelsior Council, No 9, O. U. AM. Waterbury Temperance Alliance. St Aloysius Drum Corps. Clark eommandsry, K. T. Cigars and tobacco, wholesale and re- tail at Paul Asheim's, 133 Bank street. A little red dog lost, return to 25S Mill streets
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
Scilade,

Editor DEMOCRAT.
| will give you few dots from
Schade, the 4th Gl-trict seems
to be quiet at present.
We had a marriage IN our mid
st a day or so age Mr.. G. G. Jam
es, and Miss Mary Johnson. were
joined in the holy bonds Of mat
rimony at the residence of I. T
Freeman, we wish them a long
and happy life.
There was a large crowd al
NJ urrell's Chapel last Sunday
Rev. Jno. +. ltcroix preached
Mart Murrell was at Lofettc
last Saturday and he reports
every thing for Grover and "OlC
Pete"
| think we will have another
marriage in the community in d
few days. Bob Murfell, has a new
suit of clothese.
The farmers are behind il
planting on account of the rain
WHITE ROSE.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29

Miss. Nellie Hopwond, one Of
the lovellest Of all the flowers
from the sunny slopes Of the
beautiful plains Of Ala. has blest
our rrual little villags with her
sweet smiles and kindly manners
casting sunshine and comfort
where ever she goes, she has
been sent as a dream to make
life worth the living, at the
Lumpkins mauslon to gladen
the hearts of the seven good
boys VINO has never known the
love and gentel care of a fond
and patient sister we hope she
will remain and be pleased with
hef new home.
FLEETWOOD.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29

One of the features of the big
bridge celebration at Memphis
will be the illuminated historical
sketch of Memphis on float
early at night, after which there
will be a hrill!nt display of fire
wo,ks from the bridge and from
floats in the river, mirroring the
dazzling splendor CT multicolor-
ed lights Oh the placid surface OF
the Father of Waters and illumi-
mating the scene from shore to
shore and from tue M nth OF
Wolf River above tue city to
where the current OF the Miss.
issippi breaks Oh Presidents Is
land a mile below Jackson
Mound. There is also an effort
on foot to have the bridge brill
antly Illuminated by electricity
and a train decorated with col,
ored lights pass yer while tbs
pyrotecnic display is in pro
gress. The occasion promises tc
(, be a grand success, and the at
tendance something stupendous
The committees are leaving NJ
stone unturned for the comfort
and enjoyment of visitors. The
railroads offer reduced rates,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
Springers Station.
To the DEMOCRAT.

To the DEMOCRAT.
l noticed a local in your last
weeks issue asking what had be-
come of Fleetwood, which con-
WINGED me that | had merited at
least some notice in the literary
world, an honor of which | am
proud, and | consider the ques-
ton is a fair one aud deserves
an explanation. Fleetwood has
embarked in the mercantile
world at Peasant Point, having
established what is known as the
red flag store but Immediately
after opening this mammoth
trade palace he was attacted with
a severe dispondeEcy the comuni-
ty became some what alarmed
fearing it to be that cesease so
prevalent among merchants call
ed the "big head" that the board
Of physicians was called togath-
Ell in council but alter a thorou.
Oh diagnosis Of the symptoms it
was pronounced by the board,
composed of Drs. F. l.. Hay, nf
Springer Station, A. G. Hill, OF
Hillsboro, and j. G. Springer OF
Pleasant Point, as being an al.
most hopeless case of hollow
horn caused by to much expo
sure to bad weather and a search
ty Of food however as the patient
is some what convelecent, you
may expect him 10 resume his
old occupation as reporter for the
DEMOCRAT, hope this will suffice
for an explanation for my long
neglect.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29

The gear 1892 will be an
eventful onej especially IL polit-
ical developments. The Amer
lean is ready to furnish to the
tublic the most complete news
from all parts of Tennessee and
phe world Its Geographic Tao
ilities are unequaled by an,
newspaper In the South, and its
army of special correspondents
and valuable press franchises, as
well as large staff ot.lo,al news
gatherers and entertaining writ
ers, are better prepared to DO
reliable aud accurate service
than ever before IN the papers,
long history, The political cam
raigus rave opened in State and
nation. The Americans position
is well known. 1t is Democratic
from head line to foot slug, aud
uncompromising in its aptagon-
ism to Republicanism and the
heresies and bad leaders of the
third party. At the same time
readers OF whatever faith /, ay
depend upon getting unprejudic.
ed and accurate reports ct all
political events. The Americans
political views will not influence
its news columns. Now is the
time 10 subscribe.
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Daily, 6 montbs............ 500
Daily, 3 rnonths............ $50
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Weekly, II months .......... 100
Subscriptions taken at this
office.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
FOR TRUSTEE.

We are authorized TO announce J.
A. . pringer as a candidate for Trustee
Of Lawrence county election rst
Thursday in August 1892.
We are authorized to announce F,
NJ. LINCOLN of Wayne Station, as a
candidst, for the Office of TRUSTEE for
Lawrence ounty, subject to the will
OF the people. Election first Thurs
day in August 1892.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
CHURCHES.

G. p. Church. JIM. Ashford
Pastor. Services End and 4th Sabbath
in each month at ii a. m. and z p. m,
Sunday school ut 10 a. M. each Sab.
bath. w. I. Nixoh, Supt.
NJ. E y. S.--Rev. J. F. Tinnor
Pastor. Services every LIST and
srd Sabbath at 10 a. m. and z p. m.
Services at the Christian church
every Sunday at 10a. M.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce
Sam H. Austin candidate !oi Sher-
in OF Lawrence county, election first
thursday in August 1892.
We are authorized to announcc
Polk Conner Us II candidate for Sheriff
Of Lawrence County subject TO the
will Of the people. Election first
Thursday in August 1892.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29

ing necessary part Of the fur
rlture Of every Lodge room, and
inculcates brotherly love and
fraternity among all its mem.
bers
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
FOR TAX ASsESSTR.

We are authorized to announce ]
r. Busby as a candidate for Tax AZ.
SCISSOR for Lawrence County electson
first Thursday in August 1892.
We are authorized to announce E.
@. Simms as candidate for Tax AS
,essor OF Lawrence County subject to
the viii of the people. Election first
Thursday in August 1892.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
LOST

On last Sunday evening en-
the square s91. in paper two
$40, bills two IS. and 81. bill
the partie who found the above
will receive so. BY returning
the same to iona Smith,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29

PIesbytery Tuesday.
The boys were on the war
path last Sunday night.
Ifyou can't boom your town
don't boom any other one.
DIR. w. w. Neal of Knob Creek
was in the City Wednesday.
Read the advertisement in this
issue headed A Valuable Present.
Mrs. S. D. Luker's sister of
Nashville is visiting her this
week.
When you want a good stove
60 to.
Shade & Son.
There was no services at eth
er the G. P. or M. E. churches
Sunday.
James Co4ner, after a pleasant
visit home returned to Memphis,
Tuesday.
Jno. B. Simms, retained
Monday very much improved
in health.
A representative of the Daily
Herald, Columbia, was in IT, see
US last week. Great success to
the Herald.
The Odd Fellows hall is bsine
han dsomely papered and ether
wise improved.
s. M. McDougal & Go. is the
lace to &c, your fancy Drinks
served in the latest styles.
D. E. Rose, who hes been il
Mississippi for The past week OIL
So returned home Friday.
Don't you want the DEMOCRAT
one dollar will get it and til,
American Farmer for a yeac.
Read the announcement o,
Hon. T. II. Meredith in this
weeks Issue Tor Representative
Sanders Bros. \ Rodgers have
started a saw mill on Sprinl
Creek seven miles west o
town.
Teachers and pupils are re
ljoicing over the fact that 'twll
soon be the season for the pro
tracted vacation.
Mr., and Mrs, s. T. Busby, MI
and Mis-. 7. S. Springer an
Mr.. and Mrs w. p. Mechanic
han were in Pulaski Wsdnes
day.
The man who can't keep u
with the procession these day
must not expect to be accompar
led by music in his Glow marcel
Elk.
For Sale.
One acre towa lot between j
M. Gilmore's and the old ban
lot. Apply to
Jno. B. Kennedy.
We are in receipt, from I'll
Department of Agriculture.
Links hybrid viriety sorghum
1 seed, while they last come al
: get some of them.
There are about as many lJa
!. ers as usual in the spring Tim
8 they are to be see on the squat
|, at their old trade, chewing /
;. bacco and whiting
Gents! before you buy yor
~ next pair Of shoescall on J.
IS Stewart and see his $3.50 sht
made shoes equal to any $5.'
/. seoe, Every pair warra' Il
: solid,
" LOST
On last Sunday evening 6
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
N. r. & S RAILROAD
RAILROAD SCHEDULE.

Trains Pass Lawrsncebnru
GOING SOUTH
Passenger Train South, II 100 a. m.
Accommodation South, s: AZ p. m,
GOING NORTH
Passenger North. $40 p. m.
Accommodation North. 5:57 a. m,
All Communications intended for
publication must Re accompanied by
thew,iter's name and address, not fer
publication, but IS an evidence Of
good faith.
Persons writing to The pa per OF
BUSINESS, personal to themselves will
pleas inclose stamp for reply.
We reserve the right to abridge re-
wise or reject any matter ssnt us for
publication.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29

| Mrs. W. r. King the accom-
plished lady and artist; hos
done in pastille work as perfect
e picture OF little Loutie Simms,
as art can sugguest, 1t seams to
is. Loutic is g. sweet little child
and the portrait dose her justice.
Go to joe Stewards store and see
for yourself.
Bargain Day a t
The FAIR next Satur-
day and Monday April
5Oth., and May End, these
days only, will goods 80 at
greatly reduced prices. Win
dow Shades, tormily Is cts,
now IL cts. Hat Racks l5cts.,
now l3cts Good Lanterns
GA cts, now 60cts., Curtain
Poles 35cts., and many other
articles likewise reduced.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
Some Facts and Figures on Odd
Fellowship given by the
Grand Secretary
FLEETWOOD.

A'sO ~ " " a was Va SoAbAON
in America April 26th. 1919, by
Thos. Wilder with 4 others, in
the city OF Baltimore Nc. They
nov have l Sovereign Grand
Lodge, in Australia and German
Empire, IS Grand Lodges, 81
Grand Encampments 9,4I8, Sub
ordinate Lodges 1926, Subordi-
nate Encampments 672,339, Lo-
dge members 116,064, Encamp-
ment members 2,216, Rebekah
Lodges e9,7Il, sisters in Rebekah
Lodges, 3,1S7, brothers in 2:ebe-
kah Lodges 593, Cantons of Pat
riarchs Militant $4,000, (estimai.
ed) members Of cantons all with
military uniform. Total relief
paid in 1890, 81 OF ,6SS,13 Lodi
&c limitations 1890, 64,265. En-
campment limitations 1890, II,
392. From 1880 to 1891, 1,7O4,
$40 were initiated. From 1880
to 1891. / $685. 1852 members were
relieved, 190,97S widowed fam
lilies were relieved, 151 900 broth
ers were buried and $50 272. 1893.
AZ was paid for relief of broth
ers and widowed families. Dur
ing 1890 there was paid for rt-
lief of brothers and widowed
families $Z,9l7.6SSl3 or $243,
1906 every month, $50, 109.3S
every week, $1,000 .66 every Gay,
$374,73 every hour, 1924 every
minute and 10 cents every Sc
cond.
The Manchester NIFTY Odd
Fellows Of England numbered
in 1890, 67S,973, which aided to
the American order and includ.
ing sisters of Rebekdh Lodges
makes the total Odd-Fellows in
the world 1,415, 1l3, 1t is said tt
he the largest secret benevo'
lent society in the world.
Thoie are 80 papers published
in America in the interest of the
order and 6 in forign countries
10 all 40. Many States have
homes and asylums for indJgel
and aged members, widows and
orphans and they are rapidly
increasing. The Leath orphan
asylum at Memphis was bull
with the money of Odd>Fel
lows and all orphan children 0
Odd-Fellows may be sent there
face of charge. Howard Femal'
college at Gallatin Tenn. is al
Odd-Fellows school, owned b,
the order. and orphens of Odd
Fellows are educated tree of tn
ition.
i In great calamities the orde
has contributed for relief with
lavjshing hand. 1t gave 10 yello,
, fever sufferers in Memphis owe
100000, to the Chicago suffer
ers after the great fire severs
yesrs ago over 100000, aud t
. the Youngstown sufferers owe
> $50, 100000.
1t has sew; raj endowments OF
. CARNATIONS which pay iron
' 100000 to 50 10000 on tn
, death of a brother, and this
|, pay out to widowed familit
every year over $1,000 10000
! making the grand total paid 10
q relief by the American order i
wround numbers $4,000,000.0
4 American Odd-Fellowsbip
established in Austl ALA, whe1
!. there are 10000 members, i
!, Sweden, Norway, De- mari
Swizer aud, German Empir,
8 Holland, France and other Eur
E pen countries. II also exists
: Cuba, Chile, aud Mexico an
, all the Provinces of BIRTHS
North America, and in evel
Safe and Territory Of the Anne
lean Union.
IT It's tees for degre and du,
;, are usually moderate, 1t plac'
great stress Oh the sick beneti
PAID to members when sick, an
c under its laws 20 Lodge ca
'e evade this When the brother
y entitled tn them. 1t teaches E
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29

wv r. King. Attorney at Law and
w Solicitor in Chancery. Law
renceburg Tenn.
CO. Office in Land Cos building
on East Street. q yr, lie o.:
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR REPRESEN TATlVE.
FOR REPRESENTIvE

We are authorized to announe q the
name Of NJ. L. Cove as candidate
for r, preventative from Lawrence
County in the next term OF Legisla-
ture. Subject, the Democratic Con-
vention.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce the
name of Hon. T. H. Meredith as a
candidate for Representative for Law
renee County in the rext term Of the
Legislature. Subject to the Demo-
cratic Convention.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29

Doctor B. A. Tinsley, physicia,
Land surgeon, offers his professional
services to the people of Lawrence
burg and vicinity. Office over Meals
Drug Store.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29

VIZ A. Stewart, Attorney-at-Law
w Lawrenceburg. Tenn.
r A. simms. Judge Of ounty Court
d Will be found at the office Of the
county court clerk every Monday.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
Lawrencsburg Hotel For Sale

Hotel with nicely ureished and large patronage located
in central part of Convenient depot Receives all the
commercial patronage and paonzed ely by town and
county, Including about Of ground well improved
with fine vn-ard orchard and splendid garden spot and good
out buildings For and other information apply to-.
George Mestef Lawrenc burg Tenn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29
]. A. Simms +. B. Williams,
SIMNIS Il WILLIAMS,
LAWYERS <

Solicitors in Chsneery, will practice
In al courts OF Lawrence AMI adjoin-
ing counties.
w0ffice in South East corner
Court house.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-04-29

r mickey, Attorney At-Law. Way
q land Springs. Tenn. Will practices
in all courts of Lawrence and adjoin'
ing counties. Prompt attention given
to collections. 11-2o-1y
T H. Crane, Real Estate Agent
81 Summertown, Tenn. Makes q
speciality OF timberedlsnds. Furnishes
timber for mills. Will assist in pro
curing low rates Of freight. Core
spondence solicited. 1-2-tf