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d every Christian land. The Almighty In his

in every Christian land. The Almighty In his
wisdom organized the home and established
the fireside. He caused her to preside over 1t,
dangerous places to earn the living and to do
the hardest and worst OF the work. All the
teachings of our religion and our civilization
tend to the publication and sweetness OF the
home Woman is the trusted keeper OF the
husbands family and she has no right to bear
children for the stranger, and the only way
TO establish the same moral standard Tor The
sexes is to degrade woman. And every man
cent or ignorant he may be, In doing so ap-
peals for the degradation of woman. She
must come down from her high estate If such
equality OF morals Is TO prevail.
In saying this would not disparage the de.
sirableness Of purity In the male sex, nor
would underate the value OF virtue In man.
1t has been said that that alteration which
young man gives 70 woman WGom q ne ieeis
distinguishable from religious feeling"
But will any man love and adore the woman
whom he believes to be no better than him.
SELF We love woman for her purity and we
adore her for her innocence Of guilty knowl.
edge Of sin.
But whether we want her or not, the New
Woman is surely comm With her advent
place to the more advanced theories.
The Old Woman was modest, gentle, pure
and helpless. The New Woman is more in
dependent and aggressive. She desires
every line Of endeavor. She seeks dress re.
form, physical culture, and knowledge Of
some of the chosen professions whereby she
may earn money and become selfsustalning,
and be in fact, as we'll as In name, mans help
meet.
sympathize With her efforts at mental cul-
ture, and / would award her due and proper
credit for the desire for knowledge OF
those physical laws which will give us the
womanly woman and which will perpetu-
ate the true woman while giving us the
healthy wife and mother, instead of the poor
In valid who fingers only little while with
us and then retres to premature grave.
But whether New or Old, we love woman
with all our hearts,
In the language of another, will finish my
remarks:
OF the new fashioned woman there's much
or her wanting to vote and a. that.
And of her desire to wear mans attire,
His coat and his vest and g. that,
And a. that and a. that
She may wear trousers and a. that;
She may even ride horse astride
But woman's woman for a. that.
See yonder damsel passing by?
She's up to date and a. that.
She wears a mans hat, likewise his cravat,
His shirt and collar and a that,
And a. that and o. that,
His suspenders and cuffs and a. that,
But do what she can to initiate man
A oman's woman for a. that.
The modern maid. her form arrayed
In sweater and bloomer and u that,
Rides bike exactly like
What brother rides and a that.
She may wear bloomers for skirts and g. that,
Wear mems collars and shirts and a. that,
May wear vests If she WILL but the fact re-
mains still
A woman's a woman for a. that.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Mansion OF Hon. j. +. Robertson
n Scene OF Light, Life and Beauty.

On last Monday night the spacious parlors
OF the elegant home Of Colonel j. T.. Robert
son were thrown open to the friends OF his
daughter, Miss May Robertson, where merry
laughter, earnest speech, music and dancing
made charming evening.
Among the honored guests we're NJ iss Lucy
Worth London, of Pittsboro, N. C., and Miss
Bessie G.. Robertson, OF Charlotte, Nc
The german was led by Mr.. Allen and Miss
London.
AT twelve o'clock an elegant supper was
served. after which the company was favored
by music and song from Miss Hester, when
the company bid adieu to the pleasant scenes.
Miss May Robertson is one OF our most pop
ular young ladies. She gave the party IN
old mansion shone with brilliant lights, and
vibrated with happy hearts.
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1 Cent to $1.25 Each.

DOLLS representations OF every specie or the
family description The smallest being worth
only largest Rubber dolls of kind imaginable
servca doll break
thing with Bsque and Wax Dolls in
proun Dosand they beauties too Washable Dolls IN aoun
Dolls dos aredy dressed just ready
handling Dosust think of it, Boy Dolls MY
this and few larger ones
make better showing
addition this line do have amount OF toys for both ooy
girls simply impossible for me to decrbe them will simply ask you
o ands a please both in
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A smile that helps others has to be-
gin in the heart.
Good humor is the health of the
soul; sadness its poison.
He only is a we'll made man who
has good determination.
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TO LAY THE DUST.
After Light Showers We Have Beau.
tiful Weather.

The light showers last week laid the dust.
Since then the clouds have gone by, and we
have had delightful days and nights with rea-
sonable temperature. The long dry weather
prevented our people from having as many
flowers az usual, but still there are exceptions,
and find some Of the gardens blooming.
The long dry spell has enabled our farmers
to gather their cotton crops without injury or
stain to the staple. All the crops have been
gathered. with only few exceptions here
and there.
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Planes and Organs will be Closed
out Cheap for Cash.

Hill d Cochran have changed their base
and can now be found at the "ROSenberg
HalP' on the corner near the Episcopal church
where they will be glad to serve the public.
Call on Mr.. Jas. A. Hill at A. NJ. Hill & Sons
or Mr.. JAS. $. Cochran with r. w. Cannon
and you will be supplied in the "musical
line"
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w. f. Cross has full cream cheese which he
sells at Is cents per pound.
Shoes going faster than we ever have
known at Aug. W. Smiths because lhrJ are
Good and cheap.
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NICE LAW OFFICE.

Walter l.. Miller, Esq, RenOvnics His
Office and Makes IL Inviting.
Walter l.. Miller, Esq, who occupies the
brick law office once occupied by Judge
Thomson has had the office thoroughly re-
paired, aud has put in new furniture, a new
carpet, and other things to beautify and make
attractive the place where he works and re-
ceives clients. This improvement Is in con-
sequence OF his increasing business.
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and Mr.. BiSsel caused the resignation
were known by almost all in official cir
Giles to be without the slightest founda-
ton, and therefore the usual interest and
gossip which usually attach to the re-
tircmcnt of n member of n cabinet were
entirely lacking in this case, as it was con-
cedCd by all that only the personal desire
Of Mr. Bisscll to resume his lucrative law
price actuated him in taking the step
which he did.
a reporter called on the postmaster gen.
e-al, and in reply to queries Mr.. Bissell
said: Il have placed my resignation in
the hands of the president, The reason
for so doing is that my professional work
at home demands my attention, and feel
that cannot longer remain away from II.
THE business of the department is in
good condition, and its transfer TO my sue
cesSor can BE- made without affecting the
public service, l have found my work
agreeable though at times onerous.
confess 1 leave it with regret because
have become deeply Interested in it, and
had desire to accomplish something
moro in the development of the postal
service than have found possible in these
two years Of effort
Il deeply regret also that l am thus
compelled To sever official relations with
the president and his cabinet, which have
been most satisfactory and cordial through
out.
Perhaps, without Improperly, l may
now say that all rumors of disagreement
between the president and any of his cab
met have been without foundation.
doubt IL there ever was q more harmonious
cabinet than the present one. and its mem
bers are . unit in support of the president
On every public question"
Everywhere were heard sincere expires.
sions Of regret at Mr.. Bissell's retirement.
At the White House The president said:
at surely is not ne, cSSary for me 70
say that l shall release Mr. Bisscll with
the utmost reG-et. All of his associates in
the administration will feel that they have
lost a colleague who i'll all respects was Il
valuable factor in their executive labors, as
we'll as a companion to whom they have
become greatly attached / am not taken
by surprise. for l have known for some
time that it was inevitable. because Mr.
BiSscll's reasons for his action were of n
personal nature and were memorable Still
this first break in cabinet which has
been in the midst of many perplcXing sit
nations entirely harmonious all aCtuated
by loyal devotion 10 the public interests
and pervaded in marked degree by the
personal attachments which such conncc-
lions cannot lall 10 cfGlIe causes us all
real SORROW. Much qualification awaits
Mr.. Bissell in the appreciation of his coun-
trymen of his splendid and valuable pub
lie service"
1t is said to-day that unless the president
changes his mind CougrtSsman William
L. Wilson's name will 60 TO the senate as
the successor Of Mr.. Bisscll, and it is more
than probable that he will be honorcd by
an immediate confirmation on the part OF
the senate, rs was Senator Ransom "a few
days ago when he was appointed minister
| to Mexico Mr.. BisSell will return to Buff
falo about April /.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-28
GARCIA EXECUTED.
The Famous Cuban Bandit Shot In Havana
by Soldiers.

The Famous Cuban Bandit Shot In Havana
by Soldiers.
HAVANA, Feb 2S.-Garcia, famous
Cuban bandit, and companion were shot
in Havana by government soldiers.
Bands of insurgents are still in arms in
the province of Matanzas, though in what
numbers or with what success is unknown
hero. Martial law Is enforced in the prov
ince, and no messages go back and forth
save under government sanction. Dis
turbances are reported also In Santiago de
Cuba, and that city has been declared in q
state Of war Marti, the revolutionary
chief and General Gomez are reported to
be on the islands.
here that Cuban general at the head of
500 men had a skirmish with Spanish
forces in the interior ON Monday. W. ].
Lewis of Scranton, Pa, who arrived here
by steamer, left Havana on Monday. He
said that on Saturday night he was awak-
ened by the ringing of church bells, a fir
ing of few shots and what he thought
was a general alarm. He could learn no
particulars.
Three generals of the former revolution
-Trujillo, Aguerrire and Sanguilly-were
arrested at their homes in Havana on Sum
day before they could escape. The latter
was a very brave general in tho former
war and was very much feared by the
Spaniards, The home rule party demand
the release of Truiillo, as he is their secre-
tary, but it is likely that the government
will laugh ut them.
MADRID. Feb. es.-A dispatch from Hn-
vana announces that in skirmishes with
the government troops in Matanzas the
rebels lost two killed. Three of their num-
Dor were taken prisoners. The insurgents
at Guantanamo. a short distance east of
the city Of Santiago de Cuba, have dis
nnrs.Nd
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JUDGE TAYLOR RESIGNED.
He Did So to Save Himself From the Dis
grace of Impeachment.

He Did So to Save Himself From the Dis
grace of Impeachment.
FRANKLIN, Pa, Feb. 2S.-To save HIM
self from impeachment Judge Charles
Taylor, who in drunken frenzy on Jan.
l attempted to shoot Deputy Sheriff Shoe
maker, resigned his Office.
The courthouse was crowded. and attor-
neys from all over the county were present
to learn the judges final decision. After
the shooting Taylor'S friends promised to
have him ready for trial at the January
session, but a postponemont was had on
a plea of spasmodic insanity. The very
next week he presided at a civil term OF
court The Indignation of the public was
so strong that the bar by large vote de
cided to impeach him, and the memorial
intended for presentation to the legislature
was signed by nearly two-thirds of its
members At the last moment, however,
the judge asked the lawyers to meet him
in court. Nearly every member responded,
and the judges letter tn Governor Hast
ings announcing his resignation was read.
Thercupon the har decided TO rcscind its
former action.
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as the purposes Tor which the day was set
aside were concerned-namely, to consider
bills reported from the committee on pub
lie buildings and grounds. Only one bill
was called up-that TO purchase what is
known rs the Malone site for new public
printing ofiico-but the opposition was
fierce and bitter, and after a wrangle Of
several hours the house got into parlia-
mentary tangle which noceSsitated the
Abandonment of the bill.
The conference reports on the bill to
prohibit the importation of goods in bond
through the United States into the Next
can free zone and on the pension and post
Office appropriation bills were agreed to-
Several pension and other bills of minor
Importance We're passed by unanimous con-
sent
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-28
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The ofic, Of Court Mart n Hellmann.
A. o. F. of A., will treat the members of
the court to banquet in Hellmann's hall
tonight
The funeral of Priscilla Rassicot will
take place from her late residence. "a
Riverside street, to st AIMS church at
$50 o'clock tomorrow morning.
George Lachancs left on the 10:45
train ON the Naugatuek road this morning
for New York, and at 8 O'Clock this after
noon will sail from the foot of Canal street
for Savannah, Georgia, with the rest of
the members of the Brooklyn baseball
club
"A resident of Bank street asked the
reporter this morning if copy of the new
charter was going to be sent tol all the
electors and property owners in the city.
so that the people might be fully informed
about what they were going to receive in
exchange for the old one.
The pupils of the eighth grade of the
Bank street school have elected the fol-
lowing officers for their graduation in
April: President, Matthew Sherlock; class
historian. Thomas Larkin; prophet, Leon
ard Wooding; second prophet, Edmond
True; color committee, George Callan.
Mamie Mccarthy. Annie Devine, Julia
Brennan, Bertha Reuter-. This commit
tee held a meeting and decided to have
light green and pink for the class color.
Principal Thomas F. Devine is making
every effort to have the pupils ready for
graduation.
-MIchael Cronin lies in a precarious
condition at his home, No s Riverside
street, from injuries received by being
kicked and trodden on by a horse. Mr.
Cronin went into the stall beside his
horse when the animal kicked and struck
him in the right arm breaking it near the
shoulder. He fell under the horses feet
and received frightful injuries. His face
was badly torn and he was bruised all over
the body. Some one on the outside heard
the screams of the man mingled with the
stamping and squealing of the vicious
animal and went IN in time to save his
life. DR. Dubuc was called and rendered
surgical aid.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-28

Everything i'll Ladies Gents,
Misses, Childrens, Boys and
Youths Shoes at a big cut in
prices. The bankrupt stock of
J. f. Wheeler and Rice & Le-
gro contains many bargains in
Mems Shoes. a few of which we
quote below:
Mems working shoes, 69c
Mems good solid lace shoes
now Soc
Mems congress and lace
calf shoes both light and
and heavy, J. E. Wheel
er's price 81, now Csc
Mems congress and lace
shoes, all styles, J, E.
Wheeler's price $3.50.
now 1925
Mems \ calf congress and
lace shoes, all styles,
Rice and Legro's price
50, now l.5O
Mems fine calf shoes, con-
gress and lace, all STYLES.
Rice & Legro's price
$3.50, now lis
Mems extra fine calf shoes,
congress and lace, all
styles, J. E. Wheeler's
price 81, now 200
Mems fine hand scwed
welt shoes, congress and
lace. all styles, Rice s
Legro's price $3.50, now 2.15
Mems fine Kangaroo shoes,
congress and lace, Rice
& Legro's price $500
now 800
Mems patent leather lace
shoes, all styles, Rice &
Legro's price So, now 800
Mems patent leather pumps
J. E. Wheeler's price
$3.50, now lbs
Mems Slippers from 99c up
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-28
Filihusters or For Cuba.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s-Minister Muru-
aga of Spain said that he had received a
dispatch from key West announcing that
\ party of fihbusters had organized there
and was about 60 start for Cuba to stir up
a revolution in the island. The minister's
dispatch said that the United States rev.
enue cutter which is usually on duty at
Key West was absent from its post, and
that there was no force on hand TO prevent
the threatened invasion. Tho dispatch
gave no particulars as to the strength OF
the party or tho vessels IL had secured to
carry It to Cuba The exact time Of its
starting was apparently unknown, but it
was expected to start soon.
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DIED DURING PRAYER.



DETROIT. Feb 2S --Adjutant General
Charles l. Eaton died suddenly of apo
plexy nf the heart. General Eaton came
from Lansing with Governor Rich and
other state officers to attend the funeral
services of the late Green Pack, who was
president of the Detroit railway and prom
inent Michigan Republican. While prayer
was being Offered Mt the funeral General
Eatou's head suddenly sank upon his
breast He was carried out of doors but
expired just as the outer door was reached.
The remains were taken to the generals
homo in Lansing.
Both houses Of tie legislature adjourned
on receipt of the news. General Eaton
was o native Of New York and was 40
years Of age. He was 0 veteran Of the re-
bellion and an ex-member Of the legiSlA-
ture. He was elected deputy commander
of the G. \. Il. in 1891 and.Was appointed
adjutant general Ivy Governor Rich in 1898.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-28

HAZLEToN, Pa. Feb. rs. - James
Scharvo was arrested here charged with
killing an Italian girl on Lackawanna
avenue, Scranton, over year ago. At the
time it was thought that tho girls inju-
ries were not serious and Scharvo was re-
leased under bail The girl died shortly
aftcrward, and her slayer escaped. \ re-
ward of 81, 900 was offered for his capture.
Constables Zicgler and Trescott located
him in the Honeyhrook mines, where they
found him at work.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-28

WASHINGTON. Feb 2S-The following
fourth class postmasters were appointed:
New York-Churchtown. Edward Site
kles; Pelham Manor, Il. c. Roosevelt;
South Addison, g. W. Abbey: Stuyvesant
Falls, Edward Thomas
New Jersey - Franklin Park, b. 5.
Griggs; Oakdale, 7. II. Stout.
Pennsylvania-Chapel G. W. Welkcr;
Chapman Quarries, c. r, Chapman; Mar
Gus Hook, J. l.. Way.
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PANIC AT HOT SPRINGS.
Smallpox Is Spreading Rapidly. and Many
Guests Are Hurrying Away.

uuehts are huEEyAuk AWAY
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2S.-Trains from the
south brought fully 800 badly frightened
passengers from Hot Springs, Ark, who
left that popular resort In a hurry to es-
cape the smallpox. They declared that the
disease is epidemic. and that neighboring
towns have established a rigid Quaran-
tine, the authorities at Malvern compell-
ing the trainmen to lock oil passengers
from the Springs in the cars while trains
are passing through that town. Mr.. Brew
er of this city, who has just returned.
made tho following statement:
The people arc clearing out Of the no.
tells at the Springs panic stricken. Every
available seat was taken in the trains yes
terday, and many would have left il they
could have got away. The visitors there
arr just beginning To learn the truth.
have inside informant ion and know there
are not less than as eases Of tho disease in
Hot Springs and abort hall of them are
in the midst vi ihr city
Harry Wiley said. II ], armed last night
from member Of the h>ar,i If htalth mt
Hot Springs that thcrc wcrc ~ q 'cs at
sina!iyax in the PCS, hnuSc and number
~ a e. in the city that had not hccn re-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-28

Black Skirts.
Made sateen trimmed with wide lace
on ruff1e. former price 95. Friday IS
Black skirts with wide godet ruffie of
moreen, Friday lea
Corstts.
L,oomer's tailor made corstts, white
and drab. Friday 4Ic
Royal Worcester corsets. extra long
waist, regular price l.25, Friday rs
Hosiery.
Esty hose, fast black. very durable.
regular price tic. Friday lie
Ladies' Isle thread hose, fancy top.
former price so and 69c. Friday Csc
HsndkerchiefS.
White hemstitched handkerchiefs.
regular price Sc. riday Sc
Embroidered handkerchiets. regular
price l2ac. Friday &c
Kid Gloves.
Fosters FIVE hook lacing kid gloves.
former price LOO, Friday zee
Real kid gloves, gusssted fingers, large
pearl buttons. regular price 1.S9.
Friday l.lS
Night Gowns.
Night gowns with cambria yoke and
cambria ruffies. made with pretty
round yoke. Friday 5sc
Night gowns, tucked yoke, large
sleeves. former price 45c. Friday 29c
One lot of night gowns. trimmed with
embroidery and lace, regular price
las and 1.50. Friday 1Sc
Corset Covers.
Corset covers, handsomely trimmed
with embroidery, size 80 to A,
slightly soiled. Friday gee
Corset covers trimmed with Valen-
ciennes lace. V shape, former price
75c. Friday 4Sc
Ladies' Drawers.
Made of good muslin. trimmed with
tucked ruffie. Friday l5c
Drawers trimmed with heavy linen
lace. former price 99c. Friday 3sc
New umbrella drawers, trimmed with
valsnciennes lace, regular price
Its, Friday LIS
Fancy Neckwear.
Chiffon stock collars, trimmed with
Violets. Friday 4Sc
Deep chiffon collars. trimmed with
lace. new designs. Friday T5c
Yelling,
Remnants of yelling. regular price
use. Friday sc
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A Million Dollar Fire at Halifax.

HALIFAX. Feb. 2s.-A fire which broke
out in the government immigration build
ing destroyed more than 81 600 900 worth
of property in the vicinity Of the deep wa
ter terminus most of which is total loss,
as the insurance was very light Several
flremen were injured, but mono Of them
eOriOusfy
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-28

BROOKLYN, Feb. 2S-The principal bus
ineSs section of Bath Beach now the Thir-
tieth ward of Brooklyn was burned out
Eighteen buildings Were destroyed. sew
cral others partially burned and 25 fam
lilies rendered homeless, The loss is esti-
mated at S1lO. 600.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1895-02-28
Political sensation In Syracuse.

SYRACUSE, Feb. 2S.-Albert +. Allan
was chosen city treasurer of Syracuse He
is Democrat, and the appointment Great
ed q sensation.
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Shoe Department.

Lot No /. Ladies' fine kid button
shoes, Philadelphia and opers toe.
patent leather tips, former price
AGO. Friday l.:
Lot No 2. Ladies' fine Wei kid button
shoes, common sense toe, former
price $50. Friday Il
Lot No 8. Ladies' fine French kid,
lace and button shoes, opera and
needle toe, hand sewed welts, for
mer price 4 SO. Friday q.
Lot No 4. Ladies' fine Berlin kid but
ton shoes. opera toe patent leather
tip. former price 5 90. Friday g.
Lot No 5. Ladies' fine kid and satin
slippers in white. blue, pink. red
and yellow, former price 400 and
500. Friday las to i