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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
The TangIc UnSnarIs,

During all this time Mr.. Adams, the
prisoner at the bar, had been seated in a
revolving chair in front of the bar of the
house. laZily swinging to an fro--an anus
ed spectator Of the prOceedingS-and a
! laugh was occasioued when Speaker pro
TEN. Richardson announced that he had eX-
cused the gentleman at the bar of the
house to get his lunch.
AT this point Mr.. Bland unexpectedly
withdrew his amendment and moved to
/ suspend all further proceedings under the
call Of the house under which the arrests
were made. The purpose of this move was
to drop the much confused question in
stead of attempting to straighten it out.
Mr.. Reed made the point of order that
Mr. Bland could not dispense with call
partially executed and on which mem bcrs
We're now under arrest.
Mr.. Springer insisted that vacating the
order of the house of Feb. 10 would release
the members under arrest.
Many members attempted to talk and
the chair protested that he could not hear
half dozen members at once. Mr. Reed
said that every respectable man must be so
sick and tired of this thing that even the
solution offered by Mr. Bland might be a
blessing. This closed the opposition The
acting speaker overruled the point of or
der, and then he put tie question on the
Bland resolution for va eating the call of
Feb. 10 and releasing tie members under
arrest. Thi, WAS carried by loud viva
VOce vote, with very few dissenting votes.
Thus the taugle was suddenly terminated,
and the arrested members of congress were
again free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Tarifr niu Practical1H Comn1eted.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. Ex-senator Voor-
hces decided suddenly to call meeting of
the senate finance committee for next Mon
day at 10 o'clock. The decision was the re-
suit of a conference with the subcommittee
which is shaping the tariff bill, by which
he was notified that the members had
agreed upon all the features of the bill as
it is to be presented, and nothing remained
to be done except tot put the bill in shape.
The character of the changes made in
the bill by the subcommittee can only be
surmised. 1t is known that there are many
of them and that every schedule has re-
ceived more or less attention. The COM
mittee has from the beginning been very
reticent concerning the proposed changes
and has grown more so every day they have
had the bill under consideration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.
Lost on Dhu-Corrig.
IAN Old Time Love" Monday.

IAN Old Time Love" Monday.
"A case of diphtheria is reported at q
West Porter street to-day.
There will be an important meeting of
st Joseph's Total Abstinence society in
the rooms in the Lyceum tomorrow night.
The reporter was handed the names of
about thirty residents of this section of
the town with the request that they be
printed in the DEMOCRAT tonight. These
names include list of men living around
here who ought to be married, but as we
have reason to believe that some of them
intend doing something in this line after
the lenten season is over the publication of
the names us withheld until after that
time.
The funeral of Mrs Sarah Cain was
largely attended this morning from her
late residence on Poplar street TO st Pat
rick's church, where a mass of requiem
was celebrated by Rev J. Fl. Duggan.
There was number of floral tributes. The
pallbcarers were William J. Dumphy, John
Dumphy, James p. Morris, Patrick Dunn
ply, John Dumphy and William E. Ban
non. Interment was i'll St Joseph's ceme-
terry.
There was pleasant whist party at
residence of Mr. and Mrs D. II. Casey on
Bank street last night. There We're present
the Misses Nellie, Julia and Mary Lyons
of Liberty street. Annie and Sarah Quin-
Ian of Riverside street, Annie Bligh of
South Main street. G. X. Kilbride, Edward
D. Lewis, L. H. Bossidy, John L. Killalea,
and John Quinlan of Bridgeport. The
first prize was won by Miss Annie Bllgh
and John Quinlan and the consolation
prize, a beautiful work of art, went to Miss
Annie Quinlan and Miss Julia Lyons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
RHEUMATIC TWlNGES.

A sinner becomes as hungry as a saint.
Every man makes a good husband for
awhile.
There are not enough dishonest men out
of politics.
Some men can tell all they know without
saying word.
1t is said that girls of IS are never kind
to their older sisters
The man who is standing up for you soon
gets tired and sits down.
A man never accumulates so much mon
ey that it gives him right to be lazy.
If people would tell their exact thoughts,
every person would run from every other
person.
1t may some day be found that good
times are germs and that unnecessary wor-
ry is what kills them. -Atchison Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
TIDBITS OF NEWS,

General Jubal A. Early is better.
There is terrible famine in Starr county,
Tex.
Troops are ready in Boston to deal with
q riot
An investigation of the patent office is in
progress.
Colorado has the heaviest snowfall known
there in II years.
A loss of 100000 has been caused by in
cendiaries in Fort Wayne.
John Harris, highwayman, was killed
In kentucky by sheriff's posse.
Leo Lauthier, the French ana rchist, has
been sentenced to prison for life.
There is no perceptible change in the con-
dition of ex-Minster Z. J. Phelps.
Henry Post, SO years old, of Camden, N.
j., is hiccoughing himself to death.
In the Coughlin case at Chicago the at
torney for the defense denounced state
witnesses as perjurers.
One man was killed and two injured in
a collision of coal trains on the Hunting
don and Broad Top road at Huntington,
Pa, yesterday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

district of Waterbury IS. Probate Court
Estate of Mary b. Harrison. late Of Water
bury. in said District. deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District OF
Waterbury hath limited and allowed six
months from the date hereof for the creditors
Of said Estate to exhibit their claims Tor
settlement, Those who neglect TO preseng
their accounts, properly attested. within salo
time will be debarred q recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested 10 make
immediate payment to r.u,-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Movements of Ocean Steamships.

NEW YORK, Feb. -. The following
steamships are due today: Miramar, Glib
raltar; Germanic, Liverpool; Aller, Bre
men; Weimar, Bremen; Produce, Gihral-
tar; Exeter City, Swansea; Calico, Hull
Winchester Rotterdam; Santiago, Nassau
Croma, Dundee; Alvena, Kingston; Core
an, Glasgow; Lydian Monarch, London
Amsterdam, Rotterdam; Europe, London
Mississippi, London. The following steam
ships sail today: Etruria, Liverpool; Au-
gusta Victoria, Algiers; Amsterdam, Rot
terdam; La Brctagne, Havre; Philadelphia
La Guayra; Norge, Christiunsand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
district Of Waterbury IS. Probate Court Feb

district of Waterbury S. Probate Court Feb
Estate of Bridget Collins, late Of Water
bury. in said district deceased;
The executor having exhibited his admin
istratiOn account with said estate to this
Court for allowance. it iS
ORDERED-That the 27th day of February
A. d. 1894. at o O'Clock in the forenoon at the
Probate ONCE In Waterbury be and the same
is assigned for hearing on the allowance OF OF
and this Court directs the executor to
cite all persons interested therein 70 appear
at said time and place, by publishing this
Haven County and having circulation In
said district
BY order of the Court.
JAMES J. CASSIN. Clerk Of Probate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
4 PhilantIlropiSt.

what is the subject of your lectures!
inquired the editor.
1.-The Cause of Hard Times and How
to Cure Them" replied the gifted ora
tor, land as the object of the lecture is
in its very nature purely philanthropic
will ask you to be generous in the matter
of free notices. By the way" he added
hurriedly, Il forgot to fill blank in this
advertisement. Twill attend to it now"
And he took the copy and filled the
blank after the words, price of adnis-
sion," by inserting the simple characters,
Isl. "-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Dun Has Nothing to Saw.

PASADENA, Cal, Feb. 24-R. G.. Dun,
president of the Mercantile Agency ASSOC
citation, arrived in Pasadena about Il week
ago and is quartered at Rose cottage, Ray
mOnd hotel, with his wife. When qucs-
toned with regard to the arrest of EraStus
Wiman, he stated that the report sent out
from New \ oA'll was so entirely correct
that it left him nothing to say, and he did
not deem it necessary to enter into fur
ther particulars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
ANARCHY, SAYS BLAND.
The Missouri Congressman De-
livers a Redhot Speech.
he DENOUNCED HIS COLLEAGUES.
Another Lively Day In the House Ends In
the Discharge of All the Members Under
Arrest-Bland still Lacks Two Votes.
Tariff Bill Practically Finished.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The members OF
the house under arrest We're finally dis
charged from custody by dispensing with
further proceedings under the call. 1t re-
quired four hours to accomplish this and
although the scenes of disorderly turbu.
lence which characterized the previous
days proceedings were not repeated the
proc, edings were fully as interesting. The
Democrats were evidently very anxious
when the house met to eXtricate them
selves from the complications arising from
the wholesale arrest of members, but by
flank movements the Republicans sue
ceeded in preventing this until the whole
situation had been thoroughly ventilated.
Perhaps the most interesting feature of
the day, barring Mr.. Bland's bitter philip
pic against the filibustering Democrats,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

Will Drink the Queens Health After All.
SOUTHAMPTON, Feb. "a. The Workmen's
Radical club resolved by majority of five
not to drink the health of the queen, but
later the decision was rescinded by small
majority
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
\ ConVict'S Suicide.

TRENTON, Feb. 24-Edward Harris, a
prisoner ut the penitentiary, committed
suicide by hanging himself with sheet
taken from his bed. He placed one end of
the sheet around his neck and tied the
other end to the grating above the cellar
door. Harris was serving Is year SEN
tence for assault.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
May BE Mamie LawlOr.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Feb. 24.-Friends of
Mamie Lawlor of this city, who has n.ys
teriously disappeared. believe that the sui
eide at the Grand Union hotel New Y TX
city, is the Lawlor girl. The description
of the suicide answers that of Miss Law
lor, the latter's friends say. She had made
threats to kill herself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

MASON, Mich, Feb. 24.-The grand jury
brought in indictments against Attorney
General Ellis, Secretary of State Jochim,
Treasurer Hambitzer, Land Commissioner
Berry and Clerks Warren, Potter and Bus
sey on various charges of participation in
state SALARY frauds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
No Use to Count tie Votes.

WILKEsBAREE, Pa, Feb. 24.-The cleo
tion board at Miners Mill neglected to
count the vote for congressman at large
on the ground that it was too late and that
they knew Grow would be elected anyhow.
The court ordered Il recount of the vote.
The board will be arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Good News From bethlehem.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Feb. 24-The steel mill
of the Bethlehem Iron company will re-
sumo on double shift turn next Monday.
Eleven hundred men will secure employ
ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Interesting Mining Statistics.

SHAMOEIN, Pa, Feb. p Mine Inspector
Brennans report of the work in the Sev-
enth anthracite district for the year 1898
shows that 5,2SS, SCI tons of coal We're
mined, as against :, 4t4 go tons in the pre-
viOus year. Seventy seven lives were lost,
being an increase of So fatalities over 1892
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. 24-Bob EN-
mons, the old leftend player in the Harvard
football team, was nominated and elected
captain by the Harvard Football associa-
tion in place of f. &. Waters, whose election
the athletic committee refused to ratify.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Hotel Guests dump From Windows.

WHEELING, Feb 24.-The Kelley hotel
at Sutton was destroyed by fire. The guests
in the upper story narrowly escaped with
their lives by jumping from the windows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Mayor Itarrison's Home Leased,

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-The family of the late
Mayor Harrison have removed from the
old homestead on Ashland boulevard and
have leased the property. The home was
the scene of the mayors tragic death, and
for this reason the family decided upon a
removal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

PITTsBURG, Feb. 24-The National Win
dow Glass Workers assembly of the
Knights of Labor met and received the re-
port of the district court in the cases of
President Eberhardt and Secretary Spring
er, who were charged with malfeasance il
office. 1t is understood that both officials
were acquitted of the charge,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Carberry still uiccoughing.

NEWARK, n. j., Feb. 24.-,!ohn Carberry,
the man who is suffering from hiccoughs,
may not live very long. 1t appears that he
has been afflicted with hiccoVghs ever since
he was a child. The operation performed
to relieve him has done him no good. He
hiccoughs as much now as he did before
the operation was performed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

ROCHESTER,, Feb. 24.-At the Pittsford
farm nearly POO farmers witnessed the
slaughter Of several valuable Jersey cattle
afflicted with tuberculosis. Among the
animals killed WAS a 1-year-old Jersey bull
known as Jetfersonian, which cost Sc 900
and recently took third prize ut the World $
fair ana first prize at the New urk State
fnin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 24.-Out of the entire
800 men who were given work by the city
in order that they might be saved from
starvation only 40 are now willing TO work
that number refusing to Join the strike
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Some Plain Talk.

The difficulty is finally blurted out
Mr. Bland. that | am too much in order.
l am telling too many plain truths that
The country ought to know" democratic
applauSe.l
That is the factl'' shouted Mr. benson
of Alabama. Give it to the Democrats
for revenue only"
Il thought gentlemen on this side" said
Nc Bland, would realize that they could
not afford to be revolutionists and anarch-
lists. We are in the throes OF anarchy when
we can come here and block legislation |
say we should either do business or sur
render" Republican applause and shouts
of Give it to them!"l
ut will be no outrage for the people to
rise up in mob and NOW us down, for
we're exercising mobocracy here. If this
is bad bill, vote it down. If you want
more debate, we will give it to you, but to
stay here and not vote is simply political
suicide"
Mr.. Bland then demanded the previous
question, but there was a clamor on
both sides of the house for an opportunity
to be heard he withdrew it. Mr.. Reed de
manded recognition in his own right, and
when Mr. Bland offered him five minutes
he rejected it with scorn.
Mr.. Compton of Maryland secured five
minutes. He went right into the heart of
the contention. The validity of the house
warrant had been challenged, he said be-
cause it did not contain the names of those
to be arrested. He declared that was in
accordance with the uniform practice of
the house and defied any Ole to produce a
warrant in which name was Incorporated.
Mr.. Coombs of New York replied to the
aspersions upon the New York Democrats
from Mr.. Bland, declaring that they differ
ed honestly with him and believed they
were doing their duty.-W When he concluded
the leader of the Republican minority was
recognized.
Mr. Reed said there were two aspects of
the case worthy of ~Ie consideration of the
house: First, the house should proceed in
ness, even if that business was bringing
members here to constitute a house. A
great error had been committed. Members
had been arrested who were present and
not even technically guilty. Besides, all
analogy of legal procedure required nat
the names be included in the warrant. The
sergeant-at-arms was acting as constable
of the house, and his warrant should show
who was to be arrested. He should not be
armed with rowing commission.
Reed on Quorum Counting.
In such a matter as this he did not think
members should be influenced by party or
party feeling. The dignity of the house
concerned them all. Further, he urged
that thq resolution he'd not been passed In
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Republicans Yield n Bit.

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 24.-The Republicans
of the senate met in secret caucus and de-
cided not to prorogue the assembly if the
bouse would pass the appropriation bill.
This gives an opportunity for the passage
of important labor legislation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
The Farmer OF The Future.

FURNISHED ROOMS to rent. Accommoda-
II tions for transients. at-NO 81 Jefferson St.
Mrs Place. proprietor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

Tor RENT-Three room tencmonts on
Il Spring street. Inquire NJ, Woods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

SAVANNAH, Feb. 24.-Jim Kennedy, IA
negro thief, while being placed in Jail at
Townsville, snatched pistol from Jailer
Singletary, shot him III the breast, threw
open the doors and let five other prisoners
out. All escaped. Possess are after the
prisoners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Two Women Adopted as Masons,

DULUTH, Feb. 24-The Scottish rite Ma
sons here have revived an old practice once
sanctioned in France and have admitted
''by adoption two ladies, wives of Masons,
to the consistOry The admission carries
with it the right to wear the Masonic
apron.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 24.-Plans for II line
of tallyho coaches between Philadelphia
and New York, which have been under
discussion for some time, have been con-
summated, and the line will be put in op-
Grafton the latter part Of April.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Glass Workers Still on Strike.

PITTsBURG, Feb 24.-The strike of the
American Film Glass Workers union
against the United States Glass company
has now been in progress over six months,
! and there has not been a single desertion
from the ranks of the union
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Mavor Wakefield's Fifth Term.

BATH, Me-, Feb 24-James w. Wake
field was nominated as the Republican cam
didate for mayor. If elected, this will be
his fifth term in that Office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

STONY CREEK, Conn, Feb. 24-After t.
two years strike the stonecutters from
the quarries in this vicinity have arrived
at an agreement with their employers
whereby the old rate of wages will be
nnnaint aimed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

SARATOGA, Feb. 24.-Charles Lawrence
Hollis, % years old, and Mrs. Sophia G.
Barber, 70 years old, both residents of Bos-
ton, were married here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

UTICA n. Y, Feb. PA -William Wilsey,
a wealthy brick manufacturer, died of
paralysis, aged 62. Owen L. Owens, broth
err of ex-Assemblyman Il. James Owens,
was found dead in bed. He died from apo
pleXy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Naval Disaster Feared.

LONDON, Feb. PA dispatch from Ply
mouth says it is feared that disaster has
occurred to the gunboat Widgeon and her
crew. now off the west coast of AFRICA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
ADoubly Afflicted Man.

CHICAGO, Feb. pa man violently i'll
with hydrophobia caused a panic in the
crowd of poor who sought aid at the coun-
ty agents Office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

Labor Officials Acquitted.

PARIS, Feb 24-M. Dupuy, president of
the chamber of deputies, has received sew
eral menaclng letters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

LONDON, Feb. "a Six of the coast guard
:rew at Inverness, Scotland, were drowned
in endeavoring to rescue the crew of yes
sci in distress near here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

was the verbal duel between Mr.. Reed and
Mr. Turner over the question of counting
QuOrum-a question just now of pre-
eminent Importance in house circles on ac-
count of the proposed Democratic caucus
to consider the advisability of adopting
this eNpedient. After the arrested mem
berS had been discharged Mr.. Bland re-
turned to the silver bill, but his motion
failed again for lack of a quorum. He
only lacked two votes, however, and this
is high watermark.
Although Mr.. Bland still insists on GO
ing ahead with the seignioraee bill, many
of the Democrats believe it should now be
abandoned and unless a quorum is pro-
cured today it would seem that it would
have to be-that is, if a Democratic caucus
does not decide to adopt some method of
forcing members to vote or to count them
if they do not.
BIand's Anarchist Speech.
When Mr.. Bland began his sensational
speech, Mr.. Dunn of New Jersey interrupt
ed him by saying, Il don't think it is the
duty of the gentleman from Missouri to
lecture the Democratic party"
IF that is a lecture" retorted Mr. Bland,
1.-THE people will read it to the gentleman
and every other man who is now Obstruct-
ing business to his hearts content. Dem
OtFaliC dpplduSel ME the opposition
has perfect right to break the quorum,
what a spectacle we present to the country,
with 50 majority, rising in our congression-
al dignity and defying the authority of the
house! We should proceed to business or
acknowledge our incompetence If we
don't. the people will read the riot act
to us"
They will! They will!' came in chorus
from the Republican side
81 saw gentlemen here" said he, shaking
his head savagely and lifting his voice uu-
til it fairly rang through the hall, dis
obey the rules and commands of this house
l saw gentlemen rise and boast that they
had defied the power of the house. If
that is not anarchy and revolution, what is
it? Democratic applauee.l
I'VE in the house are the fountain source
of order, the lawmaking body. Shall we
resolve ourselves into Il body of anarchists
If some one We're to throw bomb from
yonder gallery, he would be no less an an
archist than he who on this floor defes
the power Of the house. Cries of 'Shamer
Shame! and Kisses
"While the people of this country are in
the thrOes of hunger and starvation" con-
tinued Mr.. Bland, angered at the demon
stration against him, "when they expect
US to do something, % filibuster and OBJ
struCt is to become anarchists. We were
sent here to DO our duty at a time when
the cities are thronged with mobs, and the
people cannot go TO bed in peace and com
fort. 1t is not the time when mob law
should obtain here"
Mr.. Bland then drifted into discussion
of the merits of the silver seigniorage bill
which was being opposed by a portion of
the Democratic majority, in the course of
which he WAS three times called to order
by Mr.. Coombs of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
YeaYers, Strike Snreadin

PATERSON, n. j., Feb "a The strike
among the weavers is spreading. and it is
now thought the strike will become gen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Ano,h.r oldest MASON Deaa.

DANvILLE, KY, Feb. 24.-Jacob Smith
of Girard county, the oldest Mason in the
United States, is dead. He was 90 years
of AGE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24
Hnrhes Reannointed Vicar General.

HARTFORD, Feb. 24-One of the first
official acts of Bishop Tierney was the re-
appointment of Father James Hughes
pastor of ST. Patrick's church, as vicar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 24-Tht New Haven
chamber of commerce is making extensive
arrangements for the celebration of its one
hundredth anniversary, which will occur
April 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

De Girrs' Condition lsnpsoted.
ST. PETEHssuRo, Feb ~ The rOudis
ton OF NJ. dc Giers IL improved,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. "a. - The school
children of San Francisco visited the Mid
winter fair in a body. The Examiner dis
tributed $4,000 tickets among them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb 24.-The resignation
of j. Rice Winchell, collector of customs
at New Haven, has been requested by Sec
rotary Carlisle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-24

TACOMA, N. H., Feb "A Fire in the Fol-
som Opera House block damaged the opera
housa