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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
PARTING WORD.

Waterbury. democratic city, is gov erntd by republicans. Unfortunate inter nal dissensions few years back placed the management of affairs in the hands of the minority and by skillful manipulation the machine" has intrrnched itself i'll power. Tn. time for Il change has ar rirc,l
 According to surface indications the drm- urratic party has not for years been more united, harmonious and Jealous for success. Every candidate commands the respect uf the community. Every man has the ability to perform the duties of the office to which he uspires, with dignity and credit
 The mayortlty of Waterbury Is more i'm port,,nt to the residents of this city than th,, presidency of the United States. The mayor ls the chief executive of the city and his administration brings him close to every citizen. He has to do with tax rates, street improvements and repairs. city privileges. ordinary and extraordinary. In fact. in :i thousand and one ways he comes directly in contact with the people. The man Ia ill such an important office should be broad minded and democratic. Edward G. Killuff is Il man who. in every way. sizes mp to the office of mayor. As city clerk for fourteen years he gained knowledge ot how the affairs of the people should b, conducted such as no other man in Water. bury possesses.
 i With all due respect to the present ad. ministrntion the DEMOCRAT believes thai there should be change. The tax rate ot twenty-four mills levied during the pres ent year should open peoples eyes. Never before since the incorporation of the citN has the rate exceeded eighteen mills Wa terbury is pointed out by manufacturer, as d place to be avoided because of its eN cesSive taxation. For this reason alone i, the pin factory to be removed to Water vile. and if the reckless expendi ture of public money k not stopped othe manufacturing concerns may follow.
 The affairs of the town have for year been in the hands of shrewd and cunning politicians. The patronage of the offc has been skillfully parceled out to catcl democratic votes. Picayune politics shout, be repudiated. The democratic candidate for selectmen are strong in personality an' enjoy the confidence and esteem of tn people. Let us for once elect the whol c.ty and town tickets. Economy and It l form demand a change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
Early Reading.

It may seem superfluous to say that one can not put old heads on young shoulders, yet it is q truth of which many parents require to be reminded who are very anxious for their boys to ''get on" and who deplore with up lifted eyes their offspring's fondness of adventure books" That is the tend ency of the average boy. Occasionally the precocity of genius asserts itself in a Goethe, Shelley or a Byron; but, speaking generally childhood is mentally prone to fellow after the new and the wonderful. It is a principle the opera ton of which should not be interfered with as long as boys excursions into the realm of fiction are kept within req sonable bounds Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
SICcping Life Away.

If one could have choice of the manner of his own taking of, undoubtedly it would be with most of the human race that of the poor lad who slept himself to death. He grew nearly to manhood like other healthy boys, when suddenly one day he was overtaken by an over whelming desire to sleep. While walk ing along the street he would grow drowsy and pass into sleep. and it be came moro and more difficult to wake him. Wherever the drowsy fit over took him he would be compelled to lie down. perhaps in hallway or upon a doorstep. and yield himself to slumber He would fall asleep at the silk loom at which he worked. He went to doctors for treatment of his case one day and fell asleep while the doctor was ques- tioning him. Three days afterward he passed on Sunday afternoon into a sleep as sweet as an infants, and when the attempt was made to rouse him he was dead.
 If one must quit this life. with its strife and turmoil. what can be more agreeable than just to take leave in that way? No suffering. no unpleasant scenes, no painful farewells or fuss, only gen tie, unconscious drifting of the tired soul into eternal rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
THE SUPREME BENCH.
THE HIGHEST POSITION TO WHICH LAWYERS MAY ASPIRE.

The Attainment Is Usually Accompanied
 by Pecuniary SacrIaces-FunctIons of
 the Federal Supreme Court-The Newly
 Appointed Justice.
 Not many people aside from those whose studies or duties have led them to thorough investigation of the sub ject realize in its entirety the signii- canoe of the provisions of the national constitution creating the supreme court of the United States. Prior to its crea- ton history had furnished no example of n court independent of all other branches of government, superior to legislation. beyond the reach of execu- tive power, with q jurisdiction above the law it administers, and charged not only with the administration of public justice, but with the limitation of the powers of government and the adjust ment of conflicting claims of sovereign states. After its establishment similar courts arose in many of the states, clothed with similar authority for all local purposes, but it was the prototype of them all.
 The principal function of the federal supreme court is the construction, pres eryation and enforcement of the provi- sions of the constitution. It is charged with the limitation of many other de-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
Strange Gods of Ignorant reople.

There is a sect in Orissa, in the Bengal presidency, who worship Queen Victoria as their chief divinity. Colonel Graham discovered that her majesty was also an object of worship in the temple of the Phodonga-Lama. at Tumlong, in Thibet. A sect in the Punjab worshiped deity whom they called Nikkal Sen. This Nikkal Sen WAS no other than the re- doubted General Nicholson, and nothing that the general could do or say damped the enthusiasm of his adorers. NJ. du Chaillu tells that some of the African savages looked upon him as superior being, and the South Sea islanders wor- shiped Captain Cook Ps a deity. Even when they had killed him and cut him into small pieces the inhabitants of Owhy- hee fully expected him to reappear and frequently asked what he would do to them on his return. Lander, in his Niger expedition, says that in most African towns and villages he was treated as demigOd. Lord John Lawrence has been worshiped among the Sikhs in northwest Indiss-Boston Globe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
rur WARD TICKETS.

The democrats should make special effort to elect their candidates for the court of common council. To the council is committed the general care of munici- pal affairs and the city's progress depends in great measure on the zeal and ability which the members bring to the discharge uf their duties.
 A splendid set of candidates has been offered for the suffrageS of 'thc voters. They are wide-awakr men, many of them having had years "f experience. Water bury k expanding. It k by degrees talk ing on a metropolitan air. Public i'm proVcuentS should be made for tn, many and not the. few as has been the ease under tn, republican administration.
 It k for this reason that the democrats ~hnuld strive c.,rnrstly'fnr the success nf their ward tickets. The interests uf the city will be in wise and progressive hands Ii the democrats secure Il working majority Ill the common council. It is worth the attention of democrats to make an effort Monday to secure this majority. It can be done if all visit the polls.
 Do not br classcd with the stay Ut ! homes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30

BE on your guard against ninth-hour lies. The republican papers have been dumb upon the subject of taxation. No attempt has been made to explain why the tax rate was six mills higher this year than ever before. Do not be deceived by any iuggled,, figures that may be introduced to- morrow.
 EVERY democrat should vote the school ticket in its original state. The repubh- cans have drawn the issue on sectarian lines and will make an effort born of des- peration to win. The democratic candi- dates are men of ability and experience, in whose hands the schools have prospered. Do not scratch or paste because of perso- nal reasons. The loss of one member of the finance committee or board of educ,r- ton will give the control of the schools to the republicans. Do not let anyone in tiuence you to use the knife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
Govrrnm,nt Tovns slirh,,I

WAsHINGToN, Sept. SO.-Complaints are being received at the interior department that the railroads running through the Cherokee outlet are discriminating against the town sites located by the government and in favor Of sites established by them selves. This discrimination, it is reported has gone so far that mail trains do not stop at Enid, where the land office is located and where therc k town of 20.u9l. but run their mail trains through the town 10 their own town site, nearly three miles beyond. and send hack the mails by wagon Dis criminatiou k also reported against the town of Perry. Secretary Hoks Smith is determined that the settlers on the govern meut town sites shall have every mail ia cility that k needed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
HAS VAN ALIEN RETlREDq
A Rumor to That Effect From
 Two Newspapers.
HE HAS WRITTEN THE PRESIDENT.

Said to Be Tired Of the Attacks Made Upon
 Hlm by the Papers-what n Business
 Acquaintance says-He Refused to Amrm
 or Deny the Rumor. NEW YORK, Sept S0-The Press this morning>says:
 "A business associate of Mir John J. Var Allen, Mir. Cleveland's chosen ambassador to Italy, said last night that Mir Van Aleu had written to the president declining the mission to Rome. No explanation was giv en. But the refusal, it was said was posi- tive and final, and would relieve the presi dent of the present embarrassment ano scandal of Mir. Van Alen's nomination"
 A dispatch from Washington to the same paper is as follows: Van Allen has writ ten a letter here saying he has no wish tc embarrass the president, and that he is still willing that his name should be with. drawn, but denying that his contribution to the Democratic campaign fund had any connection with his nomination. It is believed here that his name will not hk withdrawn until his defeat in the senate seems probable. The senate committee on foreign affairs will investigate his fitness and will ignore the S5O,0oO campaign con tribution. Mir. Whitney has written to al most every Democratic senator, making personal appeal for Van Alen's confirma- tiun."
 The correspondent of The Press called at Mir Van Alen's residence In Newport, k. l., Rt II o'clock last night and sent him word that there was a rumor in New York that he had withdrawn from the Italian mission and asked if he would confirm or deny the rumor He sent word by a servant refusing to confirm or deny the report Mir Van Alen's friends do not believe he will back out. He has been in earnest in his pursuit of the mission since last March
 What The Tribune Says
 The Tribune says on the same subject:
 "A private letter received in this city yesterday from James J. Van Alen, now al Newport, k, l., may mean that the man whom Mir Cleveland sought to make American emhasSador at Rome has tired of the combat and requested the president to take him out of the way. The letter re fcrrcd to was addressed by Mir. Van Allen to the manager of press clipping agency in this city, to whom Mir. Cleveland's ap. pOintee had given an order. after his nomi nation, for newspaper extracts bearing up on his appointment.
 He then desired to knuw all that the press of the country had to say about him Mir. Van Alen's curiosity on that subject must be fully satisfied, for he has counter manded tn or,ler and desired that no mort clippings be sent to him, adding, as is pos itively asserted at the bureau of press clip pings, that he had written the president declining the place of ambassador to Italy and asking that his name be withdrawn from the senate.
 No additional information concerning Mir. Van Alen'S alleged sudden retirement from the fight had been secured up to a late hour last night Some persons who heart of the matter thought that, being a man-o delicate scnsibility, he did not care to en gage in an unseemly struggle to be con tirnpl "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
should They Be Pcnsioned?

A sweeping pension bill in behalf of government clerks and employees has been introduced into the United States senate possibly to sleep till res surrection morn. This bill asks that disability pension be granted to government em- ployees injured in the line of duty; also that they be compensated for their in lurieS. Of course no reasonable person will object to giving a pension to gov ernment clerks and employees disabled in the line of duty, but the bill goes fur ther and provides for pensions for all persons retired with an honorable rec ord through sickness or old age after they have been in the service not less than 20 years.
 But really is there any reason why a government clerk should have pension any more than anybody else who grows old in a clerical situation? He does not work for the government for its good, but his own. The government does not ask him to work for it. On the contrary, it would rather so many excellent and intelligent individuals did not apply to it for clerkships. If the pay is not suffi- cient for the clerk he is at liberty to go somewhere else and get more. He is a very poor stick who. outside of the mili- tary or naval service. wants the gov ernment to take care of him when he gets old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
Oll Polo.
In 1.-The Arabian Nightsn We req,

In ''The Arabian Nights" We read of a wise sage who cured n great king by decoction with which he anointed the handle of a stick with which the king was in tho habit of playing game at ball, to tho end that when the royal hand perspired in tho vigor Of the play the open pores might receive the medica- ment.
 The translator speaks of this stick as a "golfstick" (sicl, but it is plain from the context that the game was played on horseback. It was, in fact, polo. In deed the illustrations of the very same edition show the said king playing the game on Blackwood's Nigga yiDa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
The Appetite of the Ostrich.

It is never safe to drop any article when walking near a covey of ostriches. The ostrich will eat anything, seeming apparently to have no sense of taste. A story is told of young girl who was visiting a ZOO where a large ostrich snatched her kid gloves, which were rolled into a ball. and ute them. The next day the girl returned with the fam fly contribution of half dozen pairs of gloves, all of which were as readily swallowed.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30

Hoods Pills euro liver ills, constipation biiio,lSness, Jaundicc sick headacae, indigestion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
Notice

The legal voters of the Town of Waterbury are hereby warned and notified that the annual town meeting of the town of Waterbury will be held iu the District Court room, City hall building, in said town, on Monday, October 2nd, lS9l, at o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of cleo ting by ballot the following town officers. viz Assessors. members of the Board of Relief, urSr Town Deposit Fund, and of other town trust funds, Agent of town deposit fund Auditors, Grand Jurors, Constablcs, Registrars of Voters, School Visitors, Collector Town Taxes Also to lay tax to provide for the payment of interest, the support of common schools, the rt pair and maintenance of highways, the support of the poor. and the current expenses Ot the town. Also to determine by ballot whether any person shall be licensed to sell spiTituous and intoxicating liquors within said town and also u regulate and determine salaries for the as sessors of said town.
 The ballot boxes for the reception of votes for the said town officers and for ballots cast in ia of or against the granting of licenses for the sale of spirituous and intoxicating liquors will be opened ou said day at o'clock in the fore noon and will remain open until o'clock ia the afternoon at the following places within the several voting districts of said town:
 First District 2nd Regt Armory, Phoenix ave. Second District-Temporary building lat Of II. W ScoVil, in rear of Citizens National tank, North Main street.
 Third District Police Court Room City Hall building.
 Fourth District Turn Hall on Sep i'll street. Dated at Waterbury this e6th day of Sept. 1898.
 E. W. PINNEY.
 GEORGIA A. EDUCATION,
 J. McELl lGOTT, SelzCtmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
Is This Pnul Rorntnns

WAsHINGTUN, Sept. SO man believed to be Paul Boynton has been arrested by Captain Picking of the United States cruiser Charleston in the harbor of Rio Jauciro. The dispatch announcing the ar rest reads: "Boynton, a United States citi- zen, commanding tug, illegally floating British flag, arrested by British man-of- war and delivered la me. Had torpedo on hoard. presumably to attack insurgent ship. Shall send him home" Secretary Ilerber, replied, Hold Boynton until fur ther orders
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
Ho Won't Be Expelled.

Mouldy Mike-By all tn saints, has yer lost yor mind? wot you carryin that saw for2
 Ragged Robert-It's all right. stop at houses m offer to saw wood fer me dinner.
 You'll be expelled from the Travelin Gentlemen's union."
 No, won't. After dinner tell lem I can't work till I file me saw. They lend me file an tell me to go way oh where they won't hear me filin. Most any saloon will give . drink for good Ale. ."--New York Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
OPERA HOUSE,
Wednesday, Oct 4th.

Merriment of Vaudeville, The event of the season. The ia nous Gottie Collins in naughty substitute, and her latsst London Success, Marguerite with Rainbow Dance bigger hit than Ia Ra Ra In conjunction with the New Boston How ard Rthenaeum Go. The great est Vaudeville company before the public. 1t has positively no peer, and it is patronized every where by the fashionable sets in every city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
pefaulted Interest on Ii. n.,J.

NEW YORK, Sept. SO.-It was definitely announced here last night that the Mort h eru Pacific railroad will default the inter. est on its S19,:S1S,Gu worth of second mort gage bonds due Oct. l. The bonds bear { per cent interest. payable semiaunuaIly MT. Cromwell. counsel for the rcCciverS said: The receivers have not funds >ufh cient to warrant them in paying the inter est on the second mort gage bonds due Oct l. Just when they will be atae To pay on the second mortgage issue will he deter, mined hy the earnings of tue road and the requirements iU its opyrctious-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
Street Car. run by Natural Gas.

The cars are of the ordinary size. but are constructed entirely of natural gas pipes. ranging ill size .from six inches down. These hollow tubes are neatly carved, so that to the average observer the fact that they are built of such ma terial is not noticed. These pipes are heavily charged with gas. and with the aid of boiler and the engines at work beneath the floor it is said a run of 30 miles can be made without rcflling the tubes. A speed can be obtained equal to that of cars run by the electric method. It said that one of the latter will cost $6,G00 for its construction, while gas car can be made for $2, 900. Either artificial or natural gas can be used as the propelling power. It is fur thcr asserted by its inventor that to operate it day of 12 hours will cost but $1.14. while the expense uf running an electric car for the same period will
 S6.-Indianapulis Sentinel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30

The force of public opinion is nowhere shown moro forcibly than among the common people of Germany, where washday comes only once a year. The people refuse to adopt the cleaner Amer Ran way of laundering every week for fear the neighbors will think they have only two sets of garments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
H.&H. Railroad Time Table
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 Return via NaugatucE Junction at I-as pm. Sunday soG m. Via n,srby Iuurtisn 5usa ats a. m. lelsl 1-asS slae s-sa T Sunday. slB a For RRIntiEPORT-6-gS. T.ss s-ssN la-sa a m I.aS. aaN S-SS D m- sunday 4-ls p Return at Tlls. seq m fSlsA 2-sS 51sA TtT pm sunday SIS a m Fer ANSONIA-6f5, s-sA S,sS lota a m | sS SsS. S-SI 7.ssl tmfN,-tl D m. sunday. sts p
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
TO BATTLE WITH OUTLAWS.
Twenty-Hve United states MArshaIs Invited
 to Commence HoSttIItIes-

wAGuNEH, L T.. Sept. 9N-Dm Dalton, Frank Cheney and Bill Doolan. the noted train rohberS, are now camped near this place. They have been making nightly visits tOthis town, returning to their camp after spending a few hours among their old friends.
 Last sunday one of the gang, Alfred Cheney, was arrested by Heck Bruner, dep uty United States marshal, while parsld- ing the streets here. Since that time they have sent word to the deputy United States marshals they would he ready at any time to stand and make fight There are now 2i United States marshals in town waiting to make d raid on their camp. IL k expect ed there will soon be fight tO the death between the outlaws and United States marShalS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
An Interesting Fountain.

ALBANY, Sept So.-The King memorial fountain, erected in Washington park at an expense of over 5000. was unveiled yesterday and presented to the city, Gener- al Horace Porter e: New York delivering the presentation oratiOn. The fountain is interesting from the fact that it is believed tu be the first time when the subject of Moses at the Rock In Horeb" was ever used for this purpose
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
One Man ku,ea Collision

STREAToE, Ills, Sept. SO-A collision oc- curred four miles north of this city on the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy, and ry- suited in the death of Engineer Grihbell and the injuries of many people, Two freight trains came together head on. The CabOOse of one of the trains contained sev- eral passengers, and they were more or less hurt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
Won Big stake. and nroks a Record.

NEW YORK, Sept. SO.-J. R. X F. r. Kcene's wonderful 2-year-old colt Domino closed his phenomenal racing career for this season at Morris park yesterday by capturing the Matron stakes. Worth S24, ,a6O to the winner, He not only beat his field, but ran the six furlungs in l:Oa, making worlds record for the distance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
,rnn, sn.ncnach A. .n. Men.

ALBANY. Sept. 31-Dcpartment Com mandcr Jvsvph P Clcary of the state G A. R-, in n general order calls the atten- ton of post commanders to the large mum brr of members on the suspended list. At present the department has on the roll :. .sss- su~ppntltl comrades.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-30
To Protest Against Maynard.

NEW ToKK. Sept. So.-Smith M. Weed said yesterday that the antimachine dele gates would present name other than that of Judge Mayuard for court of ap- peals to the Democratic state convention and would protest against Mayuari's nomination