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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
WAITING FOR ETERNITY.

seatmate on the captains right at table, did a quiet little act of heroism which no one will forget As the pale people were placed in the boats which still hung by the davits, with tho sea rising till it broke on tho bottoms of the life boats. she sang in an easy, quiet way an old song.
 There was not Q tremor in her voice as the words went out over the black waters, and when the screaming rock cts went up into the night they showed a calm face, but brave one.
 Some people in such a calamity run around wildly looking for toothbrush or aIf umbrella Others try to get something to eat. Others think of their wives, but their natural instinct is to think of themselves. Surely thcsc pas sengers almost without exception be- havod like born ladies and gentlemen.
 To sit in lifeboat that is tied up on the flank of a wrecked ship which may go to the bottom at any moment and know that the chances arc ten to one that your boat will not 1.-Two five minutes when sho is launched is not a pleasant method of passing the time. I sat in one for half an hour by order of the officer, and then got out and stood on the deck.
 Finally Q boat was sent out by Cap tain Hoyt, under First Officer Smith, in search of an opening in the reef. but after two hours hard work it returned unsuccessful.
 The steward got us some hot coffee and fine hot steak apiece, which we ate with our fingers on deck and in our life preservers.
 On board were some first class fel- lows. Among them were Mir. Jacques and Dr. Axtelle of Waterbury. called them while we were up late one night the first and second Waterbury watch. I've beer wrecked with them now over Q week, and like them better as time goes on. We wear each others clothes | and use each others cherry pectoral with impunity. Give me wreck, and will give you my estimate of those who go through it.
 With the approach of day MT. Van Wrinkle of Newark, N. J., from the bridge saw with his glass a schooner of 62 tons (though took her to be about 621S tons) several miles away and tacking, it seemed, to get to us iu answer to our gun and rockets. For awhile feared that she might be one of the ships that pass in the night, and said so to a deaf man with a tin ear. but he rebuked me for being gay in the presence of death. Now, will the reader please tell me what death has ever done for me that should show him any Ut. tentions in the matter of etiquette?
 Soon another sail hove in sight, and with the approach of good daylight 90 or 40 craft, manned by blacks, mostly sponge fishers, etc, appeared to the east ward. They managed with their light boats and perfect knowledge of tho shore and their wonderful skill to cross thC reef, and before long the captain of thu Good Will. tho 62 ton schooner, had ar ranged with Captain Hoyt to take ui and our ruined baggage to Harbor is land
 Space does not permit mo to oomplet' in this letter tho record of the voyag, or Q description of the Bahamas, bu next week, when my clothes are drieC out and the shock of our disaster for gotten, hope to rise with that elastic ity peculiar to the phenix bird, whicl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
N.H.&H. Railroad Time Table
Octo'r 1. 1894. NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

Trains leave Waterbury as follows: For New Yurk-e:05, SIP, l0:5o a. m. I2S, 3:25 5:53 D. m.; s r day 4:l5 p m Return. 500. 500, IO:03 m; 100, 4:03. 6:O0 p. m i; $ m lay, 6:OO A. m. For New Haven via Derby Jrnc ion 6:O5. SIP, 1O:50a m; 1:2S, ,3:25, ,5:53 p. m. Return via Derby Junction, 700, 40 m; 1900. 2:27, 5:30, 7:35 p, m ; Sunday, S.l0 a. m
 For Bridgeport-6:05, 9:12, l;50 a, m, Is, 325, B p m; Sunday, 4.15 P m. Return 7:OS, $40 a. m; 12:00, 2:30 5:31. 7:4Op m Sunday, SIS a m For Anaonia-6:O5, S:12, ,10:5O ID ; 1:2S, 3:25, 5:53, FOO (mixed) p. m; Sunday Return. 7:43, 10:2l a. m.; 12:3l, S:O5 6:IO. S:15 n.; Sunday, SAG a. m For watertown-64O, 3:3S, 11:17 A. m. 3:5S, 6:l2, 7:04 p. m.; Saturday. 9l5 Return. GEO, TAO, 1920 a. m; 2:5O 4:35, 6:3O p. m Saturday, 7:35 p m For I. omast1n s:33, l1:i2 a m.; 3:53 6;59 D. m ; sunday, 9:25 a. m
 Rsturn, 7:43, 10 23 a m.; 2:55, 5:26 p m Sunday, 3:47 p. m.
 For Torringto1-s:33, l1:t2 a. m; 3:53 6;59 m sunday, 9:25 a. m
 Re urn, 7:20, 10:o0 m 2;3O, 5:H3 p m ; Sunday, 3:23 p m.
 For winste I-S:33, :1:t2 m; 3:53 6;59p m.; Suu7 ay, 9:25 a. m.
 R-turn, 700 $40 m 2:05, 4;43 I m; Sun ay, 800 p. m.
 c. T. HAMPSTEAD, Gen Pass Agent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12

A moment afterward deeper growl from tho keel and jerk of the vessel showed that sho had struck, felt sure I dressed hurriedly, but took time to put on an extra suit of fiannels in case I should have to spend q few weeks on the ocean in an open boat In eight minutes my stateroom had been flooded with water breast high. and good suit of featuring clothes had been placed on the bargain counter.
 Tku water at once poured into the vessel like a river, and instantly tho en- | zinc fires were cxtinguished by it. The electric lights, of course, went out and left the ship in darkness, with the wicked sea rolling over our cheery din | ing saloon.
 l started back once to got my hair brush, but the water met mo half way, and l returned to the upper deck. The weather was thick. and the rain came down in gusts, while all about us the noise of the surf breaking over the sharp reefs could be heard without any | difficulty. The steamer settled rapidly ! by the stern, and the captain ordered the lifeboats made ready. No one spoke above a whisper apparently, and the | coolnc~s of the women and children was wonderful.
 In the presence of almost certain death forgave the pianist. could not go down with a bitter feeling in my heart.
 The passengers were put into tho boats, women and children first, and the most touching picture was that of the separation between wives and hus- bands and parents and children, for we could not be certain that the boats would safely hold every one. It proved afterward that they would have drowned nearly the entire number of passengers if they had attempted to land them, for the first boat which tried to cross the reef was swamped at once and women, children and crew thrown into the sea-
 can see that picture yet.
 We had grown to know and to like each other very much in our four days voyage, and to see those agonized faces turned toward us and tho pale and hor- ! rified fathers and husbands on our deck forced to see their families go down within 40 yards of us or be toSn to pieces by the serrated edges of the reels and their bodies given to the waiting sharks-that was the trying time with us, and the knowledge that, even if I went down, my wife and children were safe at homo made mo almost comfortable. saw MT. McCreary bid goodby to his little daughter, Anna Bell, as she got in the boat and turn away tearfully. Mir. Judson of New York kissed his wife goodby, and ill ten minutes tho boat was upset, with every one struggling for life in the treachcrous water where it broke white and angry over tho cruel rocks.
 It is true that we could sec land, but so you can when you are on the roof of 12 story building which is all on fire below you.
 It is nt such time that people show what kind of mettle they have. Miss Catherwood of New York, who was my
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
NCW York & New England

Passenger Train Servic-. Oct 2S, 1894
 Trains lea7e Waterbury for Bos. .on-3:45, 7:3O a, m; 100, 3:55 p. m. Proviience-}:4 }:45, 7:3O a. m ; l:00. 3.55 New York vii Brewsters-s;O5 B. m.; 2:l0 p. m worcester-8:45. 7:3O a. m l:oo p m. New Lond,n -3;45, go a. m 1:oo, 3:55 p m Putnam-3:45. 7:3O a m.; 1;0O, 3:55 P. m. Willimantic-3:45, 7:30 a. m, loo, 3:15 p. m Rockville-7:3o, 1O;45 a m.; 1:oo, 3:55 p Man ,hsster-7:3l, 10:45 m loo, 3:55 p. m Springfield Branch-9:O5 a. m; 3:15 P m. Hartf,rd-3:45. 7:3O, 9:O5, 10:45. 8. m.; loo, 3:5I, S:l5 p. ID New Bri,aiu-3.45. 7:30, 9:05, l0:45 a m :: :O0. 3:55, S:I5 P. 'n. Plainville-3:45 3n, 9:O5, 1O:4' a. m. !; l:,O, 3:51. S:l5 |, m. Bristol-3:t5. 7:3o, 9:H5. 0:4a a m.: 100. 3:55. Sis D m. Terryville-7:3l. 9:O5, l0:t5 a. m; 1:00, 3:55, S:l5 p. In watervills 7:30 9;O5 lO:45 m 3:55, S:15 m.
 West Cheshire 40. s:3O a. m.; 4:3O p, m.
 Meri len-4:3l, S:30 m; 430p m.
 Duslin street s'ation 800, S:i2 a. m. 5:00p. m.) C1omwe l-s:3O a. m.; 4:3O P. m.
 Dublin st eet sta ion SAP a. m.; 300 P m.)
 Union City-fS:O5 g. m. Towantic-f~. .O5 A m; f2 10 P. m. Southford-s:O5 a. m: .: Op. m. Pomperaug Val ey-S:05 m; 2:lO ? m < andy H ,ok-S:05 a. n.; 2:lO p. Tn. Baskerville -S:O5 a. m.; 2:l0p m. Daubury-S:05 "A. m.; 2:10, ll:35 r. III. Brewsttrs-S:U5 a. m; 2:l0 p. m. Puughkeepsie via HOpewell-S:O5 a, m-; 2:1O, ll:35 p. m. Fishkill-nn Hudson-S:05 a. h.; 2:l0 P. m. Biughamton, Elmira, Jamestown. Clev~, lAni. Akron and ''hicsg a. III. 2:lO p. m.
 Sunday trAins-Hartfor and Boston, 3:4; n. m: 3:t5 P. m W.R.BAB OCK, Gen Pass AEt. Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
SENATOR DoLPH's SUCCESSOR.
The Political and Business Career of George
 Washington McBrIde.


 George Washington Mcbride, the new United States senator from Oregon and the successor of Joseph N. Dolph, is without doubt one of the pluckiest and most determined men in Oregon. III health and accident have done their best to kill him. but no physical ailment seems able to paralyzo his industry or check his ambition. He has been an in- valid all his life and cripple for a number of years, but never for an in stant has ho ceased clambering up fame's ladder.
 He was born in Yam Hill county, Or, and is 41 years of age. His father was Dr. James Mcbride, an Oregon pioneer who was minister to the Sand wich Islands in 1864 and one of the first Americans to urge annexation Young Mcbride endeavored to study law, but i'll health compelled him to abandon his legal career. Upon partially recovering his health he engaged in business and soon became the leading merchant of St. Helen's, tho county seat of Columbia county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12

AAk1 LON DAChLSSON.
 to various institutions of learning, but sought in vain. At the age of 24 she went abroad to procure what she was denied at home, and studied for seven years in France, Germany and Italy. Tho general arts and educational meth ods abroad particularly claimed her attention, and on her rUturn to America she resumed teaching in New York.
 About this timo sho was married to John B. Dickinson, New Yorker bank CT, and for timo sho devoted great deal of her energy and money to philan- thropic work. Then her husband died, his wealth was swept away, and she re- newed her early educational and liter ary activity. Her ability as a teacher won for her a warm welcome in Denver, and for a time she filled the endowed chair of English literature at the uni versity in Denver. When the rarefied air of Denver compelled her to vacate her post, she was made emeritus pro- lessor, and the chair she had occupied was given her name
 She has been secretary of the wom- ans branch of the American Bible soci- ety and national superintendent of the department of higher education in the Woman's Christian Temperance union, and for two years she was president of the National Woman's Indian associa- tion. When the Kings Daughters was started in 1886, she was one of the ten original founders of the organization, and she is now general secretary of the International League of Kings Daugh- ters. She does not belong to any woman suffrage organization, but she is heart lily in sympathy with all movements for good government, and during the recent reform campaign ill New York city spoke in the interests of the reform cru I sade. She is the author of several nov els, poems and short stories of merit and is the editor of the magazine published by the Kings Daughters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
is n Democratic strong.

the same time that the Democrats first elected Pennoyer governor. About this time Mcbride was thrown from wagon and received injuries to his hip that crippled him for life. He suffered great pain from tho injury and for a long time discharged the duties of his office from a sick bed. In the next campaign the Democrats again elected Pennoyer governor, and MoRride was reelected by a majority of 10000. Not long ago his hip was operated upon, and although he is still compelled to use crutches his health is improved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12

hold. but so great W as McBrido's popularity t hat he was elected to the legislature at the ago of 2G and W as at once chosen speaker,
 an office he held several terms. In
 1887 the Repub- licans elected him secretary of state, an office W orth abou t SI7 0O0 a year at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
A VERY ADVANCED WOMAN.
Bright Career of Mrs. Dickinson, PresideI
 of the National Council of Women.

Mrs. Mary Lowe Dickinson, the new president of tho National Council of Women of tho United States, is fine speaker. a ski!lc'l parliamuntarian, q novelist and poet uf marked talent, and a well known educator. Sho was born in New England and became a teacher when a merc girl. She was earnest and ambitious, and desiring to acquire ar elaborate education sought admission
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12

she picked up her cloak and began to move toward the door
 "No, do not go, " objected the excited lieutenant. Now that I know who is my guest there must be rearrange- ment of things. Please remain here un- til return. I'll be gone but a few mo- ments"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12

4 female figure Sprang quickly from q
 camp chdir.
 flannel gown, bound at the waist with O silken sash, fell in graceful lines to her feet A silk rebozo of black and yellow stripes hung over one shoulder, its firing ed ends nearly reaching the floor.
 Astounded at this unexpected vision --this startling transformation-the lieutenant stood silently gazing at the lovely and blushing girl for nearly a half minute "Teresa ValenciaP' he exclaimed. 'sLa misma, senor, !" was the response in a low and self denrecatinR tone. and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
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No Chance For DIstinction-

''Pwofessah, said Cholly, lis it twue that mans mind is blank when he's asleep?''
 "Under normal conditions that is likely to be tho case
 'Deah me. don't sec how somo of ouah fellows can tell when they ahe awake, then. I don't weally. "-Wash- ington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
No More of Johnstnnn.

An actress appearing in 'Johnstewn, Pa, recently was referred to by the To- cal press as favorite ill that city The paper remarked, "She appeared here just before tho food" The actress has erased Johnstown from her map.-Dra- matic Mirror
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
Paua Liked ths Snort.

she-And did papa seem angry when you asked him?
 He-Why, no. When he led me from the room by the ear and kicked me down stairs, he laughed all the time. I never saw man in such seeming good humor Indianapolis Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
To Be Continued.

"You don't seem to think this story very funny" complained Smallwort after he had finished.
 ''Oh, yes, I do, !" answered Ford. Go ahead and tell some moro of it. ''-Cin- cinnati Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
A Blessing In Disguise.

"Oh, my! Johnny's gone and fell in the we'll"
 Thank the LordI He'll break the Ice, and then we kin draw water '' =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
No Chance.

Sayboy-I want to mako match with Madge Gayboy--Why don't you do it? Sayboy-Her father says it takes money to start match factory on his promises. s.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
Trolley to the Pyramids.

To the pyramids by trolley may soon be possible trip. The Egyptian govern ment has just granted a concession for an electric railroad in Cairo, and the pyramids are only eight miles away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
ME SHIPWRECKED.
WILLIAM DESCRIBES THE LIFE oNA
 CORAL REEF.

It Is Not So Pleasant as It Might Be With the Roar of the Breakers and Refresh- ments Served In the Open AIr-Some Thrilling Scenes.
 ICopyright, 1895. by Edgar W. Nye.l
 It is a very good idea to spend the most disagreeable months of winter in a warmer cline than New York or New England if possible, and the Bahamas occur naturally to most anybody as a desirable point. For that reason 1 sailed the latter part of January from New York bound for New Providence, where this letter is written.
 The harbor as we sailed out was em- broidered with ice, and the beautiful snow on Broadway was as pure as the soul of a politician.
 We took tho Cuban line of steamers Ours was tho steamer Cienfuegos (pro- nounced in l6 different ways, may say, but generally Sinefwagose, as nearly as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
For tne lsxpurU ...,.r

Miss Solidcash is to marry Sir Geof. frey FoxeHunt. They will reside in London"
 "Ahi More gold engaged for export. {" Vogue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-12
Such a Record

as has been made in the world of Medicine by DANA'S Sarsaparilla has never been equalled. CURES that seem incredible have been reported, and after the strictest inquiry found to be truthful. We publish no testimonial without proof of its sincerity, and the list of these marvellous cases is long and weighty. It is properly named
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-24
ACCUSED OF BOYCOTTING.
Suit Begun at Madison Which will
Interest All Labor Organ
iZatiOnS.

Madison, Wis, July 1S.-[Special.]-
a suit which will be watched with
much interest, not only here but every
where in Wisconsin, has been instituted
in the circuit court by Flynn & Stark,
plumbers of this city, against William
Ovens, George Kraft, Joseph HusSey,
Henry Hask, Anton Metz and James A.
Kelley, other plumbers here and mem
bers of the Master Plumbers association
recently organized, which Flynn and
Stark refused to join.
The plaintiffs claim that in conSe-
quence Of this refusal the defendants
willfully conspired to esra blish virtual
boycott by preventing them from secur-
ing supplies, and that to accomplish this
they willfully conspired and agreed not
to purchase from or deal with any whole
sale dealers or manufacturers of plumb
ing or gashtters' goods who should sell
to or have dealings with the plaintiffs,
and notified dealers who had been in the
habit of selling to plaintiffs that if they
sold to them they would withdraw their
patronage, and that as result the
plaintiffs have been notified by Robert
Rom & Co. and the Thomas Brass and
Iron company of Milwaukee and VOL
colt & Herbert of Chicago, wholesale
dealers, that they refuse TO sell plaintiffs
goods. The suit is brought for $4,000
damage for injury to plaintiffs business
Flynn 81 Stark are young men who start
ed in business here about a year ago,
ing in their fight and propose to carry 1t
4, oh
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-24
MILL MEN INDIGNANT,
Government Criticised for Shutting OFF
the Water Power.

Neenah, Wis, July 1S.-[SpeciaLl-
The mill men of this city are up in
arms today over the latest orders from
the government regarding the use of wa
ter for power purposes. Yesterday after
closing down the water wheels, the mill
owners were ordered to close their head
gates SO as to save every drop of water
possible towards raising the level of
Lake Winnebago. This morning water
was being sluiced through the Menasha
locks so as to enable river craft to get
up to the lake. In an interview this
morning +. /. Russell of the Neenah
paper mills said: 1T is a shame the
way things are going on Yesterday the
government ordered US to close even our
headgates and today water is being
sluiced through the Menasha locks at a
total waste to the mill men, Enough
water will be wasted in that way today
to turn any four water wheels in the
city. If they are going to let water
through to raise the river why not let it
go through the mills? The same end
will be obtained" Other mill men ex-
press their Indignation in a like manner.
Appleton, Wis, July 1S.-[Special /
The Appleton Edison Electric company
has today made arrangements for run
ming their incandescent light plant tempo
rarily by steam power and the commercial
and house lights which were dark last
night will be in operation tonight. The
electric street cars and street lights are
still shut off, but upon arrival of Assist
ant Secretary of War Doe here in a few
days it is confidently expected arrange
ments can be made for the use of part of
the flow of the river, which will restore
the street car and light service and enable
the mills to force the water to help out
what steam they have and turn out a
partial product Navigation has been
much impeded since the shutdown, the
water in the government canals and river
channels below Menasha having been
lowered 10 a point lower than reached
before this season. except during the
former shutdown. when navigation was
as now. practically suspended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-24
CONDUCTOR ARMSTRONG HELD.
Efforts to Prosecute the Alleged Railway
Robbers at Green Bay.

Green Bay, Wis, July 20.-[SpeciaLl-
Considerable interest centers at present
Ill the efforts being made to hold the men
charged with robbing freight cars of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
company. Conductor Armstrong has been
held to the circuit court and will probably
remain in jail until the September term
of court. Conductor George Mckenzie
who broke Jail the other day, is still
with the larks. Conductor e. c.. Richard
son was three times discharged by JUS
tice Martin today and as often arrested
again. He will probably have another
hearing some time this afternoon before
Justice Berendsen, and it is possible that
Brakeman Moffett will be brought up in
the police court. There seems to be some
difficulty on the part of the district at
torney and railroad people in finding the
necessary evidence. They claim to be
able to do this, however, and are not will
aug to let go il any of the cases.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-24
JONATHAN BOWMAN DEAD.
One of Wisconsn's Prominent Pho
neerS Expires Suddenly at His
Home in kilbOurn.

Kilbourn City, Wis, July 17.-Jona-
than Bowman died yesterday afternoon
at his home in this city. He had been
sick only Il few days, but his condition
changed suddenly for the worse yesterday
and death was very sudden. The cause
was Inflammation of the bowels. The
funeral will be held Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Bowman was man whose influence
was long factor in public affairs, whose
greatest antagOnismS came from his pop
ularity and influence, and over whose
grave his enemies will forget prejudices
and speak only words of praise. He was
one of Wisconsin's noted men, and when
whole community sadly follows his re-
mains to 4 last resting place on Friday
there will be many responsive thrills Of
sorrow in all parts of Wisconsin. In 1852
Mr.. Bowman started the village of New
port, and was one of the promoters Of
that village which marked and made pos
sible the city of Kilbourn. He was one
of the directors and promoters of the road
that is now the Chicago, Milwaukee q st.
Paul and has been honored by many offices
in the gift # the people. He was chair
man of the electoral college in 1864. MIR.
Bowman has been the attorney for or con-
nected with about all the prominent iti-
cations III this part of the state UP to d
few years ago.