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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

Bargains are as uncertain as slippery
sidewalks. When you buy reliable goods
You know where you stand. There are no
better value in this city then you will find
on our counters, for both men and boys.
Good warm Suits, Overcoats and Refers
at prices much less than same quality
brought last winter; We have not dropped
the quality, only the price.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

BABYLON, y. y, Oct. 2S.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Jervis of Amityville has just cele-
brated her one hundredth birthday
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

BOSTON, Oct. 2S.-The yacht Pilgrim,
built for the defense of the Americas cup,
will be sold and turned into a steam yacht.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S-There was an i'll.
crease in the gold reserve of the treasury.
the figures standing at $50, 49, ,453
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

VALPARAISO, Oct 2s.-The eruption of
Mount Calbuco is increasing. All the crops
in that locality have been destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

NORTH LONDONDERRY, y. H., Oct. 2S.-
The mills owned by the late w. p. Rich
ardson were burned
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2S-The steamer
City of New York, which ran on the rocks
while passing out of Golden Gate, is still
stuck fast on the spur of the rocks
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

OOOONOOO OOOOOOUUU OOOOOCQCO
See the Wonderful Incline Wreck Scene
Nothing like it ever attempted The Mar
vellons Railroad Scene. train of cars
uncoupled while running at full speed.
The Startling Explosion. The effect l.
understandable The Picturesque Coal Mine
Scene.
EG-Priees as usual.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28
Sessions for years of 1861 open on
Tuesday. September y.

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Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

PROVIDENCE, Oct. 2s.-The indications
are that another wooden mill strike will be
inaugurated Monday at the Lymansville
wooden mills, near Olneyville.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

CHICAGO, Oct 2s-The total paid admis-
lions Friday were 25O, $50.
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THE VOTING ON REPEAL.
Many Amendments Are to Be
Considered Yet.
THE VOORHEES, BILL SUBSTITUTED

The Debate Is to Go on just the Same,
Though-TeIIer Pronounces q Funeral
Grafton Over the Dead Hopes of the Sill
yer Men-Pefer's Amendment Rejected.
WASHINGTON Oct. 2S.-After so odd days
of wearisome debate the senate reached
vote on the first amendment to the Noor-
hees repeal bill-that offered by Mr. PETER
for the free coinage of silver at the ratio of
IL to l. A similar amendment had been
laid on the table during the memorable
test of physical endurance" early in Octo-
Der, but that stroke of aggressive strategy
was accomplished when the antirepeal men
and the vote was wholly worthless as
tr al of strength between the two forces
and of no practical parliamentary advan-
tage to the cause of repeal.
The vote taken yesterday was the first
definite and formal muster of the repeal
and antirepeal following, and though free
coinage could scarcely be expected to gather
all the strength Of the opposition to the
Voorhees, bill, the vote announced showed
decisively that there is safe majority for
unconditional repeal, which none of the
subsequent hostile amendments voted on is
likely seriously to impair. On the roll call
- senators supported Mr. Peffers free
coinage substitute, while 80 opposed it-a
clear majority on the repeal side of H. Nine
pairs were announced, bringing the totals
to 81 for free coinage and IS against it.
After Mr.. Jones had held the floor for
some two hours he asked that he might
conclude today, as he would only occupy
the floor a short time. Mr. Voorhees, then
said that he did not wish to deny any one
the right to speak and hoped the senator
from Nevada could conclude today, but as
no one was prepared to go on just at that
time he would ask for vote on the pend
ing amendment in order that some of these
might be gotten out of the way in the
meantime.
Mr.. PETER asked that he might occupy
the floor a short time in explanation of the
amendment, and he was recognized. Mr..
PETER spoke for moment. and then a
vote on his amendment was begun. Mr..
PETER said he had discovered in the public
prints that he had surrendered and had
recommended to his political associates to
surrender, MIR. President" he said, I'VE
have not surrendered, nor do we intend to.
We do not intend to interpose faCtious op-
position, but at every stage we shall inter
pose determined resistance and determined
opposition.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

II COT RI. Oct. -. 1850.
Estate of Mary E Burns late Of Va
terbuTy. in said district. deceased
The trustees having exhibited their I'D
mini~tra accounts with said estate TO this
Court for allowance. it j.
ORnEEED-That the sfh day Of Novaunf..r
4. u lSstl At O'Clock in the forenoon AZ the
Probate Office in Waterbury he and the SANE
l. assigned for a hearing on the allowance ~
Slti administration account. with said estate
and this our directs the Trustees IL
cite all persons interested therein Ia aur.ssr
NJ said time and place. by publishing. this
order in some newspaper published in Nevr
said district -
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

Town Clerks Office, Waterbury. Conn,
October %, 1898. This is to certify that
John Iawlor has filed an application to
sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors on
the Naugatuck road, Simonsville, in said
town. aud is endorsed by EdwArd FitZ
gerald, James MoCu Tough, Charles DAILY,
VIM Z. Beech, Richard Burns, ELECTORS
and taxpayers in said town.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

IHIRST CLASS four. five and six room taue
Il ments to rent These tenementS have An
the modern improvements. bath rooms water
closets. hot ond cold water. stationery tubs
Inquire Of DIR. c. Art Ward. Is West Main =
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28
James J. Madden, Town Clerk.

Town Clerks Office, Waterbury, Conn
October IS, 1899. This is to certify that
George Il. Ford has fled an application
to sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors
at Main and Church streets. Wstsrvillea
in said town and is endorsed by a. Boy
den A. Fiber, Fl. Fabtr, William FJs ter,
J.H.S svens, lectors and taxpayers in said
town.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn,
October 3, 1898. This is to certify that
Thomas Ward has filed an application to
sell spirituovs and intoxi eating liquors at
IA East Main street, in said town, and is
endorsed by w. J. Collins, Thomas Nc
Evoy, Peter Scaddep, ]. Dillane, Joseph
McAuIiffe, electors and taxpayers in said
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn,
October IS, 1898. This is to certify that
Casey & Reid have filed an application to
s, II spirituous ar intoxicating liquors at
SOC South Main street, in said town, and
is endorsed by William D. Henderson,
Andrew j. Reid, Adam CallAn, James
Bryan, John ]. Mccarthy, electors and
ia payers in said town.
IT,.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28
DISTRICT OF wATERBCRY = PRORKTF

FURNISHED ROOMS to rent Aeeommoda-
II tions for transients. at No 81 JefferSon =
Mrs Place proprietor
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

ITO RENT-At tenement Of five rooms.
Il Modern accommodations. Apply g.n
premises. 9ls South Main street
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28
jaime, ]. Madden, Town Clerk

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn,
October 81, 1893. This is to certify that
John c. Schmidt has fled an application to
sell spiIituous and Intoxicating liquors at
1872 North Main street in said town and is
endorsed by George SCHNEIDER, w. J
Wolff, G.. Mark, r. W. Bedlitz, d II
Prichard, electors and taxpayers in said
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

w ANTED-Sale2Inen salary from start
w permanent place Brown Bros O.
NCT~erymen. Rochester. y y
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

ITO RENT. August 2s-The dreSsmakfnp
Block. Z. HolOhan-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

Town Clerks office, Water bury, Conn,
October %, 1898. This is to certify that
Timothy ]. Flynn has fled an application
to sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors
at SO Wolcott street. in said town, and is
endorsed by Michael Coyle, James lynn,
Reid, electors and taxpayers in said town.
James j. Maddsn, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

ITO RENT-Flat of MONS modern i'm
]. McGrath.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28
Wants, For Sale, To Rent.

LIVE p~m tenement To- rent. IDaufr, II
John T. Lynch e Hawkins street. Old
number.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

Tor RENT-TwO tenemcnts # eight MONS
l. one Of four. at les South Main stre-es.
Apply to John T. Lawior.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-10-28

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn,
October 2S, 1898. This is to certify that
James H. humane, has filed and applies-
tiol to sell spirituous and intoxicating
liquors at 1914 South Main street, in said
town, and is endorsed by NJ ]. Donohue,
Charles Miller, L. BovalEe, John Begley,
Patrick McDermott, electors and taxpay
ers in said town
, 1893-12-30

Looking out on ths GRE world pHt> %
our narrow limits. We Tim k the var las
afforded a striking IessQu 10 croah,.s. To-
and over that cholsrs would break out again
in tie summer OF 1888, that it would vury
likely spread to America and jiat there was
every prospect Of It's running TIE Worlds
Fair for Nhich preparations had been made
at Chicago. These dIsmaI propheSies have
been fulfilled to a very limited eXnnl oalt,
and the Worlds Fdir has come and gone,
has attracted its hundreds oftbousmls aH3
las even been q financial success. with nut
being in any way disturbed either by the
reality or by the imaginary ..picture 81 c~}.alrra.
80 far as the politics OF the great world at
feet us. they have been in our favouf. for
the advent Of the Demoerats TO power in the
States means the abolition of the sugar boun.
~ to loeal producers, which while not really
benet ing the American people asa vhole.i is an
mdoubted detriment to the foreign producers
that supply the States, among whom we Of
SANTA Cruz rank.
About the toujng year we can say very
lin e. fort.'wbo gan tell what a day may
orfng forth? bar lfope costs nothing and. if.
not extruva4ant. is beneficial to its holder.
Cracking ou the other haui costs much for
it costs US peace Of mind, aud moreover il is
OF NJ earthly use to any one. Let us then
egin The new year in a hopeful fame of
mind, resolved to DO our best, Meeting
prosperity with moderation and adversely
with frmness.
, 1893-12-30

His ExcoIle0ey Governor HEDEMAN> hrIi
am official Reception a. Government Hons,
this afternoon. which was ATTENDED by the
officials, the me21bars Of the Coloaial touacu
the C%ousul*, and many merchants aud Leading
inhabitants Of the island, as also ~ tbs
officers Of III NJ. 5 Diana. Shortly before
the time appointed for holding he reception.
those DESTROYS Of paying their respects t., the
Governor began to assemble, and al 2o.clock,
the appointed hour, His ExceIlency, attired
in the uniform, Of his Office, and attended by his
abide camp, Lieutenant TANG, entered the
grand hall, AID after bowling graceful V TO
the visitors, addressed a cordial welcome TO.
one and all, In the course Of his eperch
His Excellency expressed himself as happy at
seeing his invitation to the Reception SO
largely accepted, and stated that it was his
desire 10 meet, at the earliest possible time,
the leading Inhabitants, aud principally the
members Of the Colonial Council an he
Representatives Of the Foreign Powers.
His EXcclleEcy further remarked that, bav-
ing Joen entrusted by His Majesty the King
with the goyernorship of the island he would
do his utmost 70 promo g its welfare, aud
trusted, That to accomplish this end, he would
receive cooperation from everyone able 10 do
50. IL most appropriate aud graceful Nj 10
His Excellency extended the greetings Of Our
Most Gracious Majesty King CHRISTIAN,
which he had been commanded to convey to
the inhabitants, and reverted TO the re-
ception given here to II. r. Fl. Prince
NALDEMAR and II. Il. II. Prince CARR
incidents which had created g profound
impression on His Majesty and convinced our
9yereign Of tr loyalty of the Gurghe.s and
, 1893-12-30

New York, Dec. 29th.-Londou news an
nounccs the death Of Professor Beatlev,
the weIl-knOwa B~0taais, also Of Vice Adm raj
Gordon.
Apropos Of Mr. Gladstone's birthday
anniversary to-day, the Times in an edito-
rial expresses he opinion that he should now
adopt the role of Patriarch Of Hawarden.
which would be more becoming to him now
thar. rs th othelete of Westminster. The
article also d = coates he idea Of his II ag-
ling Tie duties # NeStor and Agamemuau.
A .espa,eh from the Berlin correspondent
If q London paper states that a recent
article ia the Coburger Zejtung has been
attrioutei to the Duke If Edmghurgh. III.
article explains that tn rights Of the Duchess
Of Edinburgh as a widow, under an existing
anglo Russian tre1ty prevents the Duke from
announcing his marriage settlement
1t is reported THAI the South African Char.
tered Company's share list includes the names
OF a few members Of P|arliamsnt anoa4,.
them Sir Chas. Dixie, Messrs. Bowfos. COW
bere, Me. Arthur aud others, fhe tota amount
Of their interest in the concern being about
eight thousand pouuas. The Dukesof Aberdeen
and Fife are also amongst the largest holders
of shares.
In the House Of Commons yesterday, tie
Secretary. t9 the Admiralty, replying to a
question llpH MI. bONicSs Sl0Itu ti8l the
damages TO II. NJ. $. "Resolute" reported in
BulIetn Of 27th instant were uiAing and not
so extensive as stated. The TINES, however.
in its column referring to naval Intelligence.
states chat a letter received from one Of the
officers ON board the ship mentions the fast
that the ship rot.ed II degrees each way and
that he considered the vessel to lie tuoIaughiv
unsafe and also that he had passed tIaouzh-
a terrifying exp rience.
The Daily News, in an editorial on the
subject, expresses the opinion Chat .he whole
Country awaits with the graye,t alx.e +
a statement from the constructors Of the
Vessels.
Adyioes from Rio Janeiro report an out
break Of yellow fever in that city.
London Dee. 29tD-Sugar in stock On lie
23rd inst. was TO tons. Last year 10000
toms.
Demerara 28h-l2,0 900 ozs gold. to the
value Of S2l4 600, shipped TO-DAY ~ Il. N. S
.Solent. This is largest shipment on record.
The value Of total output Of golj for the
year is e., $4,000
New lorf, December 29th.
Flour ST, iaR snc9 r.. trl S5.6)-8.6I
Heai. o.,t ,t41dv H,ur Dor or 20
llelvy M.ss rots, per brl l5-I54
New Ne.~,l p,r1, per brl. li--lH
s,,. (Crs tos per lo. rs
''2' r. .,l4. 4, uosooyado 80 test
Il sj~a'' IIea1' uall.ves per q. Ioe. 5 i.
4eao-e ,~a fare ana Lonioo : 933-l8i
, 1893-12-30
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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-02-16

ever sincere, utterly fail. and he is
driven, irresistibly driven, back to the
hamts of vice. and plunged again into
crime.
He is made to realize the antagOnism
between society and himself; to feel
that he is the victim, not of his crimes
but of the law: and that he is justified
in making reclamations by the repeti-
ton of his former Offenses, or the COM
mission of more atrociOus crimes. How
important then to the community and
to the individual is it, at such crisis.
to have the aid of some friendly hand
to provide suitable employment, and
the means of self-support, and the
counsel of some sympathizing friend to
encourage him and aid him in his eff
forts to become good citizen, and a
contributor to his own comfort not
only, but to the material wealth of the
community as well.
1t is not merely a pOstulate but an
axiom, says writer, that one of the
objects of criminal jurisprudence is the
protection of society by the imprison-
ment and reformation of the convict.
If so, then surely that protection should
be continued by such measures as will
provide against relapse into crime.
and REPETITION of the former process
of punishment and reform with dimin-
ished hope of success.
So much has been written and so
much said upon this topic, that any adj
ditional remarks might seem to be su-
perfiuous. But we venture these sug-
gestions, upon the principle 'that pre-
cept must be upon precept, line upon
line, here little and there little:"
and with the hope that by such contin-
ual dropping, some suitable impression
may be made upon the public mind.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-02-16

commanded, and saw what he willed
come to pass" Julius Caesar said to
Metellus, when that tribune interfered
to hinder him from entering the Roman
treasury, Y Dung man, it is easier for
me to put you to death than to say that
| WILL" and the youth yielded. In earl
ier days, he was taken by pirates. What
then? He threw himself into their ship:
established the most extraordinary in
timacies: told them stories; declaimed to
them: if they did not applaud his speech
es, he threatened them with hanging
which he performed afterwards and,
in short time, was master of all on
board. A man this is who cannot be
disconnected, and so can never play his
last card, but has a reserve of power
when he has hit his mark. With a Sc
rene face, he subverts kingdom. What
is told Of him is miraculous; it effects
men so. The confidence of men in him
is lavish, and he changes the face of the
world, and histories, poems, and new
PHILOSOPHERS arise to account for him.
A supreme commander over all his pas
siOns and affections: but the secret of
his ruling is higher than that. 1t is the
power of Nature running without i'm
pediment from the brain and will into
the hands. Men and women are his
game. Where they are, he cannot be
without resource. Whose can speak
well" said Luther, =" is man. 1t was
men of this stamp that the Grecian
States used to ask of Sparta for their
generals. They did not send to Lace
damon for troops, but they said, "Send
us commander" and Pausanias, or
Gylippus, or Brasidas, or Agis, was dis
patched by the Ephors.
1t is easy to illustrate this overpower-
ing personality by these examples of
soldiers and kings; but there are men
of the most peaceful way of life, and
peaceful principle, who are felt, wher-
ever they go, as sensibly as a July sun
or December freshmen who, if they
speak, are heard, though they speak in
a whisper-who, when they act, act eff
fectually, and what they do is initiated:
and these examples may be found on
very humble platforms as well as on
high ones.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-02-16
WHERE IS THY BROTHERpn

Am my brothers keeper ?" was the
special plea interposed by the first MUIR
derer, in avoidance of his responsibility
for his brothers blood. That plea, says
writer, is not Obsolete True, as the
same answer is frequently, nay, almost
constantly given, even in this day of
boasted light and knowledge, when it
is asked, "Where is thy brother?"
With many it is deemed sufficient
that the offender has been convicted
and punished, that the majesty of the
law has been maintained, the dignity
of the government vindicated, and the
community so far protected.
Society seeks to ignore the fact that
the safety of the community depends
not more on the conviction and punish
ment, than on the reformation. of the
convict; that Imprisonment deprives of
the present power of doing wrong,
while reformation removes the DISPOSE
ton to it; that the one operates physic-
ally and partially, the other morally
and continuously.
But the process Of reformation, if it
is to be thorough, must not cease with
the expiration of the term of imprison-
ment. The crisis in the miserable life
OF the convict, as we have said before.
usually occurs at the time of his dis
charge. Then, with conscious infamy
OF character, and the belief that he is
despised and Stunned by every honest
man; without friends, without employ
ment, without sympathy, without hope,
his resolutions for good conduct and
for honest living, however firm, how