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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

In the earlier days il was the common
u accepted idea that the somnambulist
was possessed. Anything and every
thing that could not be understood or
explained was Of the supernatural To
see an individual apparently asleep and
utterly oblivious 10 tine greater number
Of surrounding objects and Vet - keen
ly awake TO others as to be able to per
form the most intricate actions without
the aid of the senses was so greatly at
variance with the common experience
of mankind as TO call up feelings of as
tonisAment and awe, not alone To the
minds of the vulgar or laymen. hut to
those accustomed t2 scientific investiga-
ton. Modern science has at least dis
PEELED this idea Of the supernatural.
though it has not yet beCn able to fur
nish a rational theory which will &C
count for all of the manifestations Of the
affection. Ii has done much. however,
toward calculating the functions " diff
ferent parts Of the nervous system and
in that way prepared the mi1i for a
fuller understanding.
Thus, in lS45, came a definition OF
somnambuliSm rs "a condition in which
certain senses and faculties are SUP
pressed or rendered thoroughly impas-
sive, while others prevail in most I'M
wonted exaltation. in which an individ-
ual, though asleep. feels and acts most
energeticslly, holding an anomalous
species of communication with the ex-
ternal world, awake TO objects Of atteII-
ton and most profoundly torpid 10
things at the time indifferent, a cOndi-
ton respecting which most commonly
the patient on awakening retains no rec
objection. but ON any relapse into which
a train of thought and feeling related TO
and associated with the antecedent par
oxysm will very often develop st.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

THE ONLY NEMENTo or LITTLE ELIZA
that Eliza was among the living. Then
the people of Knox county agreed that Jim
Butts had lied again.
Finally the case was brought to trial at
che November term of court. What be
rame Of Eliza Cheriugton after Butts and
she Jagged behind the others on the way to
church none OF the numerous witnesses
could say. Alonzo Woods testified that
two days after the couple disappeared he
met them near Altoona trudging along the
road. He was the last and only one to see
Eliza. Sheriff Mathews swore that while
in Jail Butts confessed TO him that the girl
and he spent the first night in the school
house. the second in a church near wataga-
He then wanted her to return to her home.
but she refused to go, saying that she was
disgraced. Butts seemed to have gone no
further in his confession, leaving the sub
sequent fate Of Eliza in darkness. The
trial occupied two days time, and jury OF
10 good men found James Butts guilty Of
the crime of abduction and recommended
his sequestration at the states prison tol
a term of 10 years
The verdict was Endorsed by the Cheering
tons and yet the family manifested no joy
Il know that man got what he deserved,
the sad faced mother said. but that does
not bring back my child"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24
pART1NG GUN AND BOMB GUN.

DART1NG GUN AND BOMB GUN.
fact. One of the best authenticated
stories of this kind is recorded concern
ing the vicious old monster known for
years rs Wicked Bill. When and by
whom this whale was first attacked no
one knows, but several harpoons were
left in him, and he was identified, when
seen afterward, by his scars. During
six or seven years he was unsuccessfully
tackled several times, in every instance
smashing one or more boats, and some
times killing from one to a half dozen
seamen. His reputation got so bad that
whalers who recognized him by his scars
would not trouble him. This respect for
his proves began just after story was
told of his sinking a Russian merchant
man.
Later in his career, one day in the fif-
ties, he made breach" suddenly among
the boats of the Salem whaler Mary
Crosby, that had surrounded whale
killed half an hour before. Wicked
Bill shot out of the brine more than
half his length and fell over across the
dead whale, carrying the carcass down
with him Neither dead nor live whale
was seen again that day, and the sea-
men were perfectly willing to lose the
whale they had killed if by that means
they were assured of immunity from
Wicked Bills fury. Some days after
ward, however, the vicious old fellow
was found to be following the ship. 1t
was impossible to shake him of, and aft
er about a week of apprehension on the
part of the officers and crew he made a
bold dash at the vessel, striking her
amidships. The shock is described as
terrific. 1t crushed in the solid oaken
shell of the ships hull, and the men had
to take to the boats. They were after
ward picked up.
Whether such stories as this one are
true or not, the power of large whale
is enormous Sir William Turner, pro
fessor of anatomy in the University OF
Edinburgh, examined a whale so feet
long, weighing "A tons, whose tail meas
ured IS feet from fiuke to huke, and it
was the professors opinion, concurred
in by an eminent marine engineer. that
when this great creature moved through
the water at rate of 12 miles an hour
he exerted force equal to 145 horse
power as computed for steam engines.
Encounters with fierce whales were
| the chief dangers feared by those whal
ers who sailed tropical waters only In
search of oil producing prey. but the
whalers of the north, who followed thu
right whale, yielding bone. oil and ivory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

The young man who made an unhappy
marriage and was divorced was for years
q mystery to his creditors, because no
ala not pay his debts, though he worked
hard day and night. His reputation IN
that time suffered terribly, and he lost
caste with many people who had former
" admired him. When the woman from
whom he had been divorced died some
time later from an overwhelmingly pain
full disease, he began TO pay his debts
There are exceedingly few people who
know that all the money which he could
earn he gave TO make her life less mis-
erable.-New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24
WHALES IN PLENTY.
THE TAKE OF THE FLEET THIS YEAR
HAS BROKEN THE RECORD.

Captain John smith FIshed For the Mon
Sters ohrthe Maine Coast-old Time Pros
Perity of Whaling Men-ThriIIIng En-
counters-DanEer Saving Inventions
All whaling records have been broken
by the hunters of the big sea beasts who
have been stationed in the Arctic ocean
for the past few months, and the dealers
say the great catch will result in such
low prices for whalebone as to knock
the profit off the business for some time
to come.
The seasons catch numbered S5S
whales, of which four steamers took eli.
One steamer alone took O., another g.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24
AN UNSOLYED MYSTERY
The Strange Disappearance Of
Little Eliza cherington.
JUSTICE ovERTAKEs jim BUTTS.

Sixteen Years Ago He Walked on with
the Daughter of n Observation-Disclosures
of Abduction, He Refuses to Reveal the
Girls Fate.
Knox county, Ills, has recently been agog
over the trial of one James Butts, charged
with the abduction of little Eliza Cheering
ton ON the night Of Feb. -, 1877. The trial
resulted in conviction and James Butts goes
to prison for u term of 10 years, but the
fate of the girl who wandered away with
him 10 years ago remains an unsolved mys-
terry.
The story OF the crime, as told by n Gales
burg correspondent OF the Chicago Herald,
comes from Pursifer township, in the back
woods OF Knox county. TheIc James Butts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24
con.olInr the WIDOW.

Parson Whangdoodle Baxter-Sistah
Snowflake, yer shouldn't go on dat way
about de def OBJ yore late husband. Re
member how much better off he is now
he is dead.
Oats meant as disreproach for me.
Is dat de way You consoles de widd rs
and orphants? Git out, niggah, fore 1
scalds your retorted the dusky widow.
-Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

1t is related that the first attempt of
Phillips Brooks to begin career was a
discouraging failure. After he left col
lege he became a tutor in the Boston
Latin school, but the principal was so
little impressed with his capacity that
he asked for his resignation When
young Brooks then decided to enter the
ministry, the pedagogue predicted his
failure on the ground that he had never
known any one to succeed in anything
else who had failed in schoolteaching.-
Chicago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

Harry is the youngest of the family,
the only boy among several girls, and
sometimes the superior advantages of
girls seem to weigh heavily on his youth
full mind. The other day we heard him
say thoughtfully to himself; Women
always first. wonder why God didn't
make 'em first, but he didn't. He made
Adam first. New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

Arrangements have been completed for
the six day professional race at Madison
Square Garden, New York. The race will
start at midnight, Dec 81, and close at
midnight, Dec. so. Several American riders
have already decided to enter. and English
and French cracks may race. During the
week a number of short distance races will
be run. The first five men will divide .
per cent OF the net profits and will also be
given purses ranging from 81 200 to the
first man TO $50 for the sixth. \ contest
ant not lucky enough to get within the first
six, but who covers / 400 miles, will he
given $50. The entrance fee is $50
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24
WaterburyFire Alarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOXES.
The following are the Fire Alarm Signals
under the new system:
Ia Rogers & Bro"
Is Cor East Main and Niagara streets.
Ia Cor East Main and Wolcott road.
Is Cor High and Walnut streets.
1-6 Cor East Main and Cherry streets.
II Cor East Main and Cole streets.
81 Cor North Elm and hinSsbury streets
% Cor North Elm. North Main and Grove
streets.
2. Waterbury Manufacturing company
% Cor North Main and North streets
90 Cor Buckingham and Cooke streets.
~ Cor Grove and Prospect streets.
a-s Cor Hillside avenue and Pine street
90 Cor johnson and Waterville streets.
ala The Plat Bros Il Co.
IA Waterbury Clock company movement
ment factoryl'
Exchange place.
50 Cor West Main and Willow streets
=. Cor West Main and Watertown roadI
SIS Horse Car Railroad stable'
Sc Waterbury Brass company
ST Cor Cedar and Meadow streets.
IS Cor Grand and Field streets
STA Cor Bank and Meadow streets,
sis Randolph 4 Cloves
pany.'
so Holmes. Booth 4 Haydens-'
s-a4 Cor Charles and Porter streets.
s-2-5 Cor Simons street and Washington ave
4 Cor South Main and Grand streets
Al Cor South Main and Clay streets
As Waterbury Watch company
- Benedict & Durham Manufacturing
company
80 Waterbury Buckle company"
~ Cor South Main and Washington SITS
s Scoviu Manufacturing company
So Cor Franklin and Union streets.
SIS Waterbury Clock Co. tease factory
81 Cor Clay and Mill streets
Sc Cor Liberty and River streets
ST No. Hose House
SIS Cor Baldwin and Stone-streets.
6 Cor Bridge and MaGill streets.
Ga Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin street.
-" Private.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24
A RECONCILIATION.

lido not know
II were wrong or you:
1t grieves me so
. To think Gave you pain
That my gift must rue
And take ii back again.
=
lido not know
If you or were right;
Your tears have caused mo woA,
~ And II you weep again
Ishan grow moro contrite
And covet all your pain.
do not know
Nor care which one was right,
For when your dear eyes flow
= cannot speak for pain,
And tear mists blind my sight
Cntil You smile again.
So let il go
We may have both been wrong.
Or partly SO.
But sin is purged by pain.
And royal souls are strong
To wound and heal again
Ella Dietz Clymer in Harper's Ba1Ar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

Bertha Lamme of Springfield, O.. is
said to be the first woman TO receive the
degree of electrical engineer. She is a
graduate of the Ohio State university,
where she was at the head of her class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

Mrs Sarah J. Edwards, an emisSary OF
the Midnight Band of Mercy, who has been
killing stray cats in New York city with
chloroform and humane intentions, was re-
Gently arrested aud fined $40 for the otfense.
Thus endeth tho cat killing charity in
Gotham
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

Municipal Paris is discussing the forma-
tion of a salvage corps of Newfoundland
dogs as measure against the frequent at
tempts at suicide along the Seine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

Eighteen thousand three hundred stu
dents have graduated from Harvard col
lege since its foundation, of whom $500
are living
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24
1r1n Doubt. Measure 1t Yourself

The distance from either the north or
south pole to the equator. measured along
the earth's surface, is 1000 males.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

ANTAGONISTS declare that the average
weight of the circulating blood of the
body is about % pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

A nill at Salipa, Kan, makes paper
from aqndower stalks. The product Is
tdaax sAa hnnsrior TO straw naDsr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24

The great battles of the world have In
spired some of the worlds greatest poems,
II Balaklava had never been fought,
Tennyson would never have immortalized
the charge of the light brigade in verse.
Had not the clash Of arms resounded at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24
THE FOOTBALL POETS.
How They Have Immortalized
the Game In Verse.
INSPIRING GRIDIRON BATTLES

Captain Hinkey's valor Celebrated In
sOng-The Umpire Who asked the 70
Iiceman to Confederate Him-A very
Clever Parody on POe's Raven"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-24
FouR COLLEGES roornAII roErs.

FOUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL POETS
Waterloo, Byron and Scott would have left
unpenned many of their greatest lines.
Without the battle of Cedar Creek, ''Sheri-
dams Ride" would never have thrilled the
patriotic schoolboy orator and his hearers,
and il Aneas had not been partial to little
warlike excitement now and then Virgil
would never have written "Arma Virum-
que Cano."
1t is safe to assert, too, that if the great
battles between Yale, Princeton, Harvard,
Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania
had never been fought some of the worlds
best-and worst-footbsll verse would not
now be at large. What Napoleon, Well
ington, Grant, Sherman and Lee have been
to war, such great commanders as Hinkey,
Trenchard, Mackey and Waters are to foot
ball. An interesting insight into Captain
Hinkey's methods in battle is given by the
following truly Homeric quatrain written
by Yale poet:
A half back went for Hinkey's end,
He went a little way.
In silence Hinkey climbed his neck
And slammed him down to stay.
When the Pennsylvanians were battling
with Yale at New York recently, their po-
etical adherents were singing the following
to the tune of John Browns Body"
PennsylvAnia's colors We arc wearing once
again,
Faded just a little by the battle in the rain.
What they want is victory TO wipe away the
stain
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-22
COMING EVENTS.

The most notable event announced for this
week is the banquet of the Caledonian club
Wednesday evening at the Nicollet, the an
niversary Of the birth OF Robert Burns. Adj
dresses will be made by Chief William Don
aldson, George A. Brackett Mayor William
Henry Eustis, James Gray and Dr. William
Dinwoodie, president of st, Andrew society,
of st. Paul. Danzs orchestra, George Fer
guson, A. D. Laird and Miss Susie Mckay
will supply the music. Miss NJ. Juel will
read.
The ladies Of the First Unitarian church
will hold a reception for the young men at
the church Friday evening. Entertainment
will be furnished by the young ladies. All
young men and others interested in the So
cietyS welfare are invited to be present
Clan Gordon o. S. c., will celebrate Burns
birthday Wednesday evening by an enter
tainment and ball lii Century hall. An eX-
celent musical and literary programme has
been prepared.
The Columbia Cinch club announce card
party to be given mt the home of Miss Sadie
Huntington. 7l9 Seventh avenue north, the
evening of Jan. 80.
The Minneapolis Musical association Is ar
ranging for its first annual ball, TO be given
at Masonic temple hall Feb. 0.
The young people of the Plymouth church
will give social at the church next Wednes-
day evening at 1880.
The ladies of the First Baptist church will
give tea and entertainment next Wednes-
day afternoon.
A masoue carnival will be given at Rush
fords hail. New Boston, Friday evenin g,
Feb. II.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-22
DISTRICT COURT BRIEFS.

Judge Lochren has decided in the
case OF Hunt ct al. VS.. ThWing that UNI
less the defendant pays in sixty days
Judgment will be entered for the plain
tiff. In the case of Kimball VS.. Dorman
the Judge made an order certifying the
sale of property. In the case of The
Guaranty Bank VS.. Prumely judgment
was made for the bank.
Judge Hicks heard the arguments on
a motion Tor new trial of the case of
Jennie M. EvaIts against The st. Paul,
Minneapolis 81 Manitoba railway. At
the last trial the jury brought in a YER
dict Of $1,000 damages for the plaintiff,
whose husband had been killed Oh one
of the roads gravel trains. The judge
took the matter under advisement.
Judge CAVITY heard arguments on
motion for new trial of the case of Jo-
seph Genevey VS.. William A. Edwards.
The action WAS brought for $1,000 dam
ages on charge Of malicious prosecu-
ton. The jury brought back verdict
of 500, at the trial of the case, and this
the plaintiff thinks is too little.
The case of III. Westman against the
Minneapolis, st. Paul Il Sault Ste. Marie
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-22
AT THE THEATERS.
Mckee Rankin at One House,
stuart Robson at the Other.

Mckee Rankin at One House,
stuart Robson at the Other.
Bijou Opera House-McKee Rankin,
in the title role OF "a Kentucky Col
Onel," will begin weeks engagement
at the Bijou opera house with a mat
inee today at 2:32. The play is founded
OIL Opie Reads novel of the same name.
The picture presented is said to be full
of human interest, and the skilled hui
morist is said to have followed the line
of peculiar individuality to its end
without apparent eXaggeratlOn or bur
leSque. The heroine of the play is the
daughter of grand old Kentucky col
onel. She is unfortunate III being be-
loved by two men. One is q rough, I'M
reasonable ,hot-tempered Kentuckian,
an heir 10 typical Kentucky feud, a
lion i'll his way, but ignorant of the
manner in which to win woman'S
heart; the other is none the less brave,
but much more tender, with the benefit
of All education and association with
gentlemen. Although in love with the
heroine, he stiles the feelings that tug
at his heart, caused by the woman he
worShips beng engaged to another
man. The fierce keItuckian, jealous
From the result of the quarrel both are
compelled to leave the state. The gen.
teel lover returns first, finds his love
eeiprocated, and becomes engaged to
the heroine. Peuitent and Subdued.
with love stronger than ever, the fierce
kentuekian returns, and his manhood
forces him to ask the pardon of his sue
cessful rival and to tell his former
sweetheart that she has found worthy
husband. The character of the colonel
is one OF the most prominent in the play.
His simple manner, largenesS OF heart,
quaint humor and odd philosophy make
him stage character of pleasing III
terest. While the part has been made
stellar one. the other characters have
not been neglected. Each is strong in
dividually. Mckee Rankin is said to
give delightful impersonation of the
colonel. The role he assumes is one
that requires versatility, varying as it
does from the pathetic to the humorous.
Mr.. Rankin is promised to be supported
by company OF capable players.
Grand Opera House = Commencing
Monday evening, Stuart Robson will
play an engagement at the Grand opera
house, when theater g0erS will be
treated to some magnificent productions
of the best modern, aS well AS some OF
the more successful old comedies. The
arrangement of his repertoire is in the
following order: Monday ana Tuesday
evenings and "Wednesday matinee,
1.-The Bachelors;;' Wednesday and
Thursday evenings and Saturday matt
nee, Married Life" Friday, Gold
smiths she Stops to Conquer" Sat
urday, Bronson Towards The Hen
rietta."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-22
NEW SALOON DEVICE.
If You Drink Alone You Get a
Check Good for Two and Half

'"SaY, what might these things be
with ?' said very dilapidated looking
specimen of humanity fresh from the
City Hail park, as he staggered into a
saloon not far from Newspaper Row one
day last week.
AS the man spoke he held out his
hand, in the grimy palm of which re-
posed six glittering objects (which
looked like five dollar gold pieces, only
thew were little larger. The proprie-
tor looked at the man little surprised,
and taking the glittering objects, looked
them over and then told the tramp he
could have drink. :,
When the fellow had swallowed big
drink Of whisky and shuffied out of the
place Ipicked up one of the disks, which
| found to be made of thin piece of
brass. Marked on it | read, Good for
215," with the nome OF the proprietor Of
the saloon and the address.
what do these mean?' | asked the
owner of the place.
You see," he explained, THAT when
two customers come in here together
and order drinks they only pay quar-
ter. Now you come in alone and take
the same drink and have to pay fifteen
cents. If you had friend with you,
your two drinks would have cost only a
quarter. | issued those brass checks
marked Good for ~ for two reasons.
"In the first place l wanted to pro-
tect my customer, who comes in alone
and who ought not to have to pay more
than the man with friend. There.
fore, when be pays his fifteen cents, he
receives one of those little brass things,
The next time he comes he lays down
ten cents with that little piece of brass
and gets the same drink which had
before cost him fifteen cents. Thus he
gets two drinks for twelve and one-half
cents each, just as II he had friend
with him in the first instance. "y
'That is plain enough" L said, ''but
your second reasonW
''Well, to be candid" he replied. with
a smile, Il thought that the idea would
amuse people and that they would be
more apt to come back here again. L
suppose some of my customers gave
that tramp those pieces just to have fun
with me. Some of my customers say
they are going to Save up all their
vouchers until they have enough for
bottle OF whisky. However, that just
suits me-"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-22
ANSWERS TO CORRESPOND
/ ENTS.

Emma-If your bathrobe Is to be
made loose, a cord girdle Will be most
suitable
I Young misunderstanding pelisses for
babies are made of soft white diagonal
cloth in plain straight shape, with full
collars and cuffs of white Monaghan
goat. Cream and white linen canvas,
made I'D into pinafofeS, will last for
ever nearly. Brown Holland and col.
ored prints form really serYiceable over
sets for nursery wear, and should be
made in smooth shape and worn with
or without girdle.
Country Girl-It is the thing now to
write your initials in the lower left
hand corner of the envelope in all social
correspondence, and tits in much bet
ter taste to write this brief subscription
than to have it engraved.
lennie-For chapped hands use the
following mixture: Two parts of
glycerine and four of good olive oil. APP
ply at night, rubbing well into the skin,
and wear loose kid gloves to bed.
Jessie Brown-It is proper, no mat
ter how large the assembly, to greet
your host and hostess Oh entering the
! room; likewise to bid them adieu Is alb
s0lutely necessary. 4
/ Nellie-The doylies under finger
bowls are not for use, but to add to the
attractiveness of the table, therefore
you can make them as handsome as you
please. Lovely ones are made of linen
law with borders Of Honiton braid
and lace stitches.