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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
Drowning Halr a ContIueDt.

When the Panama canal was first proposed great cry went up that such a ditch" would endanger the lives of millions of human beings. It was argued that the waters on the Pacific side of the isthmus were hundreds of feet higher than they were on the At lantic side and that the great rush of water to even up the difference in the level of the two oceans would drown out all southern North America, all the West Indies and most of Mexico and Yucatan. Would-be engineers and sen sational editors passed their opinions or wrote yards of scare editorials on the subject. It now turns out that the Atlantic and not the Pacific is the high CT of the two oceans and that in place of the difference in level being hum dreds of feet, as had been affirmed, the surface of the water on the east side of the isthmus is exactly six and one-haH feet higher than it is on the western side
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
CRUELTY TO ExILES.
The Severe Punishment Inflicted by a
 Russian Officer

The Severe Punishment Inflicted by a
 Russian Officer
 Here is an instance of official cruelty reported in a St. Petersburg journals: The assistant of the natchalnik of a populous town in IrlkootslS is sworn enemy to Siberian settlers-i. C., exiles who are at liberty to choose their own dwelling place in Siberia. According to his own statement he has no appetite for dinner on any day that he does not inf1ict the rod on two or three settlers. When he orders such chastisement he is invariably present at the execution, and gloats over the pain and the hu- initiation of his victim. One morning, says the New York Sun, as he sat at his writing desk a man wrapped in a heavy cloak came in. He looked at him furtively and mistook him for the deacon of the church. ''Sit down, Fa- ther Deacon; I shall be at your service in minute" he said, politely.
 ''l have not the honor to be the Fa- ther Deacon. I am the settler M, your honor," the man said, nervously.
 The assistant jumped up in a fury and exclaimed: ''Who in the devils name admitted this dog here? Guard, take him out and give him thirty-fi hot ones! Mind you, hot ones of the best kind"
 The poor fellow who had come on business received the unexpected and unmerited chastiscment and left the place more dead than alive, without having an opportunity even to tell what his business was.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
AN ARcHDuKE's COLONY.
His Efforts to Lead the GypsIes to Eh,
 Ways of Civilization.

His Efforts to Lead the GypsIes to th,
 Ways of Civilization.
 Archduxe Joseph of Austria is little less eccentric in his tastes than the Archdulle Johann, who married cho- rus girl and became a sea captain, or the ArchdulIe Heinrich, who sacrificed his royal honors to wed an opera singer. The Archdulze Josephs inclination, however, turns him to gypsies rather than to actresses, and his writings on gypsy traditions, gypsy music and gypsy customs have secured for him a high place in tho folklore literature of the checkered Austro-Hungarian em- pire.
 The archdulIe's latest manifestation of his peculiar fondness for gypsies is an attempt to domesticate them, says the New York Sun. He got permission from Emperor Franz Joseph to form gypsy colonies, and to try to teach them the arts of agriculture and indus try, and then built sixty little cottages for as many families on his Alesuth es- tate in Hungary. About two weeks ago he corralled a gypsy caravan and led it to his uninhabited village. He chose a strapping fellow of twenty-five for chief, or mayor, and had married to him by the pastor of Alesuth the prettiest girl in the caravan. The archduke himself gave the girl away, and a friend was the best man. In the subse- Quent festivities the archdulle appeared inlthe full attire of a gypsy chieftain, and, according to custom, as the man who gave the bride away, led the we'd ding procession with wreath of flow CTS on his head and a bamboo stick wrapped with gray cloth in his hand. Each family in the new village has a COW and pony and a quarter of an acre of ground. The archduke is about to erect a factory near the village, at which all who are not thrifty enough to support themselves without day labor may find employment. Should the col ony prove success other caravans are to be captured by the archduke and To- cated in similar surroundings. His pur- pose is to lead into ways of comfort and civilization the great horde of wander ing folk who pass all their time in mi grating in picturesque caravans from one end of the Austro- Hungarian empire to the other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
An Accidental Iseunion.

For some time young woman from Sweden had been looking for her sis ter, of whose whereabouts she knew nothing except that she was somewhere in the United States. Finally, the other day, she drifbed to Portland, Me, and inquiring for this sister mentioned q name that sounded little like Swift. So she was taken to the store of Mr. Swift in that town, who, how ever, proved to be entirely ignorant of the girls whereabouts. But while she was telling her story a man happened to De in the store who said he had Swedish servant girl who might possi- ply be able to help the inquirer. The denouement was quite dramatic, for the servant girl proved to be the long loolicC-for sister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Yellow fever is abating at Brazilian ports.
 United States Senator David B. Hill is in Albany. A4.AsyN
 The Brazilian Minister of the Interior has resigned.
 Texas Republicans will hold their State convention March 8.
 The New York Russian Relief Fund amounts to nearly $14, ,000.
 The flagship San Francisco has orders to sail for Honolulu next Monday.
 A Venezuelan newspaper warns the is full of microbes.
 The city jail at Moorhead, Minn., was destroyed by fire and one man was burned to death.
 Comptroller Lacey and Director of the ance upon the meeting of the Assay Commission.
 The report that it is proposed by the Department of Agriculture to import the mongoose into this country has no foundation whatever.
 Marion Hedspeth, one of the men who robbed the express train at Glendale, Mo-, of S1OO, 900, was captured in the San Francisco post office yesterday.
 The U. s. steamer Tallapoosa, now at Montievedo, has been condemned as uu- fit for navigation, and will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder.
 Paymaster Robert D. Jennings, of the St. Louis Southern Street Railway at St. Louis, was knocked down and robbed of i a valise containing $4,000 The thief was captured.
 Dr. Metzger is applying the massage treatment to Xenia, the daughter of the CZar, who has been troubled with curva- ture of the spine ever since the railway accident ut Borki.
 Mrs Magdelina Heier, of Buffalo, NY, who shot her husband some time ago because she believed he had transferred his affections to another woman, has been fined $250 aud discharged.
 Captain Willigerod, of the North Ger man steamer Spree, has been presented with gold watch by the Cunard Line for rescuing the passengers and crew of the steamer Abyssinia, burned at sea.
 The Bureau of American Republics has been informed that the arrivals of Amer ican machinery, especially for agricul- tural purposes, over the Mexican Central Railroad, have recently been very large.
 Peter Willworth, secretary and treas urer of the Minneapolis Handbook and Paper Box Manufacturing Company, has been arrested at Minneapolis charged with embedding 1000 of the company's funds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
Weather Forecast.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.---For New Englan |: Winds shifting to southerly; increasing cloudi- ness and light snow; slightly warmer, except stationary temperature along the coast; coldcu tomorrow.
 For Eastern New York, Eastern Penusylva- mia, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland: Increasing southeasterly winds, with cloudy weather and some rain or snow; slightly warmer; colder and probably fair to- morrow.
 For Western New York and Western Penn. sylvania: Warmer, fresh southerly winds and cloudy weather, with rain or snow in the mountain districts; cooler and probably fair tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11

THE anti slavery societies of Europe are talking of an exhibition at the Chi cago fair which they think will help their cause. The proposal is to show all the instruments used in the capture, control and guarding of the slaves. It is thought that slave yokes and other similar instruments as object lessons will have a deeper influence than speeches or pamphlets. A remarkably
 complete collection of this gruesome material was seen at the African exhi- bition in London more than a year ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
EXPENSIVE ADVICE.
Two Hundred Dollars for One Word from
 Lawyer.

Two Hundred Dollars for One Word from
 Lawyer.
 It is not often a piece of legal advice costs two hundred dollars a word, but yet this recently happened in this city, says the Indianapolis News. Not long ago Morris Butler, son of John NJ. But Ter, who had just arrived at home from an evening party at two o'clock in the morning, heard a carnage drive mp to the house, and a moment later answered a ring at the door bell. A young man of handsome face and energetic man. ner blurted ont without ceremony: What states can cousins legally marry iu?" II don't know" said Alr. Butler, as soon as he cOull recover from the effects of his visiIor. hlrntness, but will ask father" lie Went upstairs, aud. after much knocking, aroused his fathe:.. Father" said he. what states can cousins legally marry in?" Kan sas, was the single word in response. between what sounded suspiciously like snores. Mir. Butler returned down. stairs. Well, what does he say?'' asked the visitor. "Kansas," replied young Butler, laconically. Thank you!" The door was closed and the young visitor was gone. Nothing fur ther was thought of the incident until yesterdays mail brought MT. Butler a certified check for two hundred dollars for legal advice from his hitherto un- known client. This is probably the highest rate per word ever paid for legal advice. It divides into one hundred dol lars per syllable and thirty-three dollars and thirtY-three cents per letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
CAPTURED A sPY.
The Foreign 0nacsr Had Parts of the New
 Gcrman Rine m F4is s1lothes.

The Foreign 0flcer Had Parts of the New
 German Ride In His Clothes.
 BERLIN, Feb. ii. A sensation has been created in military circles here by the receipt of dispatch from Augsburg, Bavaria, announcing the arrest of spy, said tO6e an officer in foreign army.
 The stranger, when arrested, was taken to the nearest watch house and searched. He was then found to have been success full in stealing one of the new and most improved rifles of the German army. The lock and other important parts oi the weapon were concealed in the clothes worn by the prisoner
 It is understood that the military au. thorities will deal in the most severe manner possible with the spy in order tC show others of his class what they may expect should they venture into Ger. many.
 The new laws against foreigners arc now thought to be not stringent enough, and steps may be taken shortly to make them more severe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
Popularity of Duellux.

According to tho figures of statisti elan there is little likelihood that duel ing will be discontinued in Italy for | long time to come. The lover of figures has discovered that during the last decade 2,429 affairs of honor were settled by recourse to the saber, 90 by appeal to the. .broadsword, ant l79 by the use of pistols. Newspaper attacks the statistician declares, were respon sible for the majority of the duels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
TAE PONY KNEW Hls BUslNEss.


 An Idaho Man rahes in Larse Amount
 of Cash on an odd Bet.
 A certain doctor of Idaho is the pos sessor of ten thousand dollars in cash and farm worth thousand or two more, which he did not have prior to a few days ago. He won it all from local sports who picked him up for a sucker. The doctor arrived here few days ago with drove of ponies which he offered for sale at low prices.
 Among them, says the Louisville Courier-Journal, was a little beast that nobody would bid on at all. The doctor remarked casually in crowd that the pony which the buyers rejected was the boss of the lot, for he could pull a three hundred-pound bag of sand at tached to a rope half mile long for a distance of ten feet. He ndded care lessly that he would bet ton it. A dozen men took him up, and in less than no time about ten thousand dollars in money and one hundred and sixty acres of land in Iowa were wagered that the pony could not do the trick.
 The sports were so sure that they gave odds, and the doctor calmly GOV cred every bet. The trial took place some hours later out on a turnpike in the presence of a considerable crowd. The sack of sand was weighed and the rope carefully measured. Then the doctor, accompanied by one of the judges, took the pony to the other end of the line and hitched him to the rope. The little animal moved off with Q gradual pull until the rope became taut and dragged the bag twenty-five feet. The gradual pull was the secret of the feat and the pony had often per- .A 1~oFouo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
FOR 30 DAYS
 ONLY.
A reat rush In
 Prices.

Owing to the mild season we have taken steps to reduce our stock of heavy Winter Cloth ing at once be ore it will be too late to sell it at any price.
 Twenty per cent leduc tlon from our regular low price on all our stock ot heavy Winter Clothing.
 We are sacrificing our profits as We are overstocked and money IS what we need now. Remember this is a very good opportunity for you to secure a great bargain in clothing just in time you need it.
 No humbug, no fake, don't be too late.
 Be sure to get the greatest bargain at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
An Ex-Lord Mayor, Brother.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1.-The body of the old man found in H mud hole west of Carondelet Park, and supposed to be that of n tramp was idcntiied yesterday by Dr. John E. Coleman, as that of Thomas Ford, aH Englishman of scholarly attain ments, who claimed to have been the brother of one of London's Lord Mayors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11

%E aRTnFN. FarttpJ'RS & CONNEt .' -s N { VI RIVER RAITRnAr
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 ~-ss4 :, ,ss, 'te .at s:9S |. m. l:sB zAe pm. sFar werider and way utastonr only: sexive at $DallY except Monday.
 CHARLES nl QUA rum cups
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
\ H. & A. Railroad Time Tabls,
Trains leave Waterbury for

Trains leave WaCerDury Tor NEw YORK -s:o5 7:s,, s:e5 t04b a. m. 1:oS. s:25 1'H pm. Return 5.O1 $500. 1o-Oo a. m., 1'on - 6:02 p m. NEW HAVEN !: 80, s:2n a. m., 1:25. 32S, e:07
 Returp f1,bo am aRTDGEPORT s'N5 7:ao, 5, "4S, a; VI. ,:2S. p. m tetnrn-'' 5. ':s2. g. m, usoSS ,cS1 a:ss so, z.so .Is B m 1S.., q ,.s, ,,. S.97 :-7 .ixed) p, m Return 40, 1O:29, . VATERTOTN-R.a4 s.2S tssg t.s 8:l' |, 7s0i. a.'bp ". last +rs+' 't' rda' " Re turn a-as. -1S ." '"o A ''ae 7:as m., '. -'''.7@'N - HOMASTO~ e:SG x \ p lT s.S4. D r. p4turr-7;k5 ''. n a:HS. E41 r. m. RRINGTON-s 30'it:17. a n tM 6:E6. p.n Return-":'1 q'hea m.. s:an. h:I7 D. m. uINSTED- 3N. t1:i7 Q m. 4M. 8s6. ps n. Return-7:ln Q:2k +nk 4bS p.m.
 sIrNDAv TRAINS Going north. a.96 m.
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 2 New Ha, as ard ,.nrt- the Hbore Lt 0iviaior via Nangatnct JunctIov at4:1b D. n. uCTTTS TTuTrIF Gere-aI Manager
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The President has sent the following nominations te the Senate:
 Walter H. Sanborn, of Minnesota, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
 Joseph Burlington, of Pennsylvania, tc be United States District Judge of the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
FOR SALE,

Ten or twelve good horses, well broke sound and gentle Will be sold cheap, separately or together if sold at once Also, canopy top carriages. Concords, double and single harnesses, whips, robes first-class livery stable Real estate for sale in all parts of the city. Business and Commercial Men'R Confidential Agency. Money loaned ou frst mortgages All kinds of bills collected For information ,oncerning anything in the above notice, call or address
 J. S FAY, Deputy Shariff. Omce . 6onth Main stfcet tur stairn)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
Insanity in France,

Insanity has increased so in France that the asylums can no longer hold the iunatics, The Assistance Public hAs. therefore, decided to place some of the orazy paupers who are harmless with peasant families just as 1t puts out paupcr infants and children.
 Neuralgia cured in five minutes by Dr Haie's Household Ointment, thegreat pain and skin cure. Sold by R.C. Partree 4S & 760 Bank street.
 Don't cough. Be sensible and break up your cold with Dr Hale's Household CouQh Cure the finest remedy known. Sold by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
To Locate Q shoai.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The United States coast survey steamboat Blake will leaye Baltimore to-day and will proceed to locate ahoAl about % miles on Cape Charles, which is not now on the charts of Che coast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
Hue 1e1llpcrat. .
wATERBuRY. CONN.

THE house committee on territories has practically decided to report bills for the admission of Arizona end New Mexico as states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
PRODUCE MARKET.
PENMA NSH1P.

GsRoF EIoIaI.EK
 ches every pupil to write Ane rapid bust sga hand in cona Of 1o NE1vA&e leesQnA 1mA HO FAILURES. All kin1B o1 pen Work e<eq1t11 b the highest de8aee Of tho NEts [ 91 Bank Gs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
Mrs. NEIIlion,n Ride.
When Mrs Million goes to ride she tra

When Mrs Million goes to ride she travels
 forth in sta'e,
 Her horses, full of fire and pride, go pranc-
 ing from the gate;
 But all the beauties of the day she views
 with languid eye,
 Her flesh in weakness wastes away, her
 voice is but sigh.
 For Mrs Million Is in an advanced stage of catarrh, and all the luxuries that wealth can buy fail to give her comfort. She envies her rosy waitiug.maid, and would give all her riches for that young woman's pore health and blooming health. Now, C some true and diainter. ested friend would advice Mrs Million of the wonderful merits of Dr. Snye's Cats rrh Remedy, she V uld learn that her case is not past help. $500 reward is offered by the manufactures fir a case Of catarrh in the head which4hay cannot onre.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11

THE British parliament, which opened on Tuesday, will probably be one of the most eventful sessions in the history of England. The tory government have determined that thls parliament shall be dissolved and general election ordered after the Easter recess. The special ap- peal to the voters that home rule shall be granted to Ireland may therefore be expected not later than next May. Happily there are signs of reconcilia- tion between the opposing Irish fac tiOns. It is stated, on good authority, that several of the Parnellite members would be ready enough to accept the idea of round-table conference for the settlement of the existing dispute, pro- vided they can do so without loss of dignity, and without it being sad that they are anxious for reconciliation, Oto escape being wiped out. Most of them are quite as much prepared now as on former occasions to speak on the liberal platforms, in support of liberal candi- dates; but they have not done so, as it
 
 a proposal of this kind came from some person in authority, who has not taken very prominent attitude on either side, it would be seriously and favor ably considered. No doubt this will be done at once. A number of recent articles in the Dublin papers give re- tiection of gossip in the city. The Independent is displaying kindly feel ing towards the liberal party; the Free mans Journal is always preaching reconciliation; the National Press has had very moderate articles, which seem to lend countenance to the peace rumOrs. If proposals for compromise of reasonable character are put for ward by the Parnellites there will be no obstacle to reunion. Notwithstanding the Waterford victory, they are losing heart. Their change of attitude towards the English liberals is a proof of this. There can be no hope of a home rule victory without unity. Common sense and honest patriotism will surely bring this about before the crisis of the general election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11

IT is announced that tue special pur- pose of meeting of the local board of trade, called for this evening, is the ap- pointment of representatives to the con vention called by Governor 6ulkel y for the ostensible purpose of making provision for the proper representation of the state at the worlds fair. We hope the democratic members of the board will vigor- ously oppose taking any such action. The issuance of the Columbian exposi- tion proclamation at this time is piece of political audacity and an insult to the people of Connecticut. It looks likea a de- liberate attempt to gain sympathy for the republican obstructionists of the house of representatives. Failing in the attempt to bulldoze the democratic senate into transacting public business until the election process is completed according to the constitution they ad- journ for three months and in the same breath, Governor Bulkeley, whose cunning and interruptions methods have been adopted by the republican machine and followed to the letter springs his scare proclamation. There need be no fear but that the state will be properly represented at the fair. Already commissioners havo been ap pointed to look after the details. They can secure the space required by our manufacturers and the next legislature will not fail to make the necessary ap- propriation in ample time to meet all requirements. Democrats should have nothing whatever to do with the latest Bulkeley scheme.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
NEW NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1o.-Money on call easy at Is and per cent.
 BONDS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
STOCK MARKET.
GRAIN MARKET.

GRAIN MARKET.
 Wheat --MarKet opeued firm and continued so. No. ?, rcd winter. l03 {; Fob l03 Mar. 101.
 Corn--Mnrket opened firm but subsequently, advanced. No. 2. mixed. Feb. 49M; Mar.49N. Oats--Mnrket opened dull. No. 2, mixed, 36a36lS; Feb 35.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11
Arter Dnnham.s Shaver.

NEWARK, N. J., Feb. 11.-mspector Byrnes and Detective Von Gerichten, oi his staff, have been busily at work for several days on the Dunham murder case at Belleville, and announce that they ex pect to have the murderer in custody within fOrty-eight hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-11

Closing Closing Yesterday. To-day.