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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
A WATER TELESCOPE,
How to Make an Instrument with Which
 You Can See Under Water.


 No doubt good many of our boys and girls are ignorant of the fact that they can, with very little trouble and at almost no ex- pense, construct an instrument with which they can plainly see what is going on under the water over which they sail their boats. The very idea of such a thing is attractive, and the St. Louis Post -Dispdtch tells how it car be done
 The water telescope may be made of wood or of tin, whichever you prefer, and we will describe both The tin is better, because it is lighter and more easily handled. Its manufacture is very simple. Get tin smith to make for you a funnel-shaped tin horn about three feet long. It should be eight or ten inches in diameter at the bot tom and broad enough at the top for both eyes to look into. Into the bolton put a piece of glass cut to fit and make it perfectly water-tight Leave the top open. The n- side should be painted black to prevent the reflection of the light upon the surface of the tin. Around the outside of the bottom solder on several sinkerS to offset the buoy ancy of the ar in the water-tight horn and make it easier to submerge. If it is not convenient to get a round piece of glass, have the large end made square and use square glass. That's all there is of 1t, and when you sink the instrument down into the water and put your eyes to the small end you vii be perfectly astonished at the plainness with which you see all kinds of fish and water animals swimming around in state of nature
 A wooden water telescope is made of a long, square, wooden box, say ten inches square at the large end and four or five inches square at the other. Make all the seams water tight by means of putty and paint Put a piece of glass in the large end and leave the small end open to look into, as you do with the tin instrument
 A great many of you go on boating and picnic parties, and you can imagine how much such a contrivance would add to your amusement and pleasure, to say nothing of the instruction derived from studying the inhabitants of the water at home.
 Using the principle of the water tele- scope, a well known naturalist had boat made with glass in the bottom, through which he could see every movement Of the thousands of fish as they swan along through the clear water. Fishermen in Norway use the water telescope at their work with the best results, sometimes discovering new kind of fish that might otherwise have es- capped tue notice of man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
SUMMARY OF ALL THE SPORTS
The Bicycle Tourname ent at Buffalo, Base
 ball Games and Other Events.

BUFFALO, Sept 7.-The winners of yester- days races at the bicycle tournament were: Three mile amateur bicycle, L. A w. cham. pionship, W. Wendle; five mile professional, worlds championship, Mir. Rowe; two mile amateur rovers', Mir. Davis; five mile ama- teur, A. c. Banker; one mile professional tandem, Crocker and Nelson; half mile anna teur tandem, Banker Brothers; one mile amateur, w. Windle; five mile professional rovers', MT. Allard; two mile amateur, w. R. Winship; three mile professional, J. Lea <; one mile amateur, Buffalo city champion ship, J. B. AIiley.
 RACING AT SHEEPSHEAD BAY.
 SHEEPsHEAD BAY, Sept. 7.-Yesterday's rac!ns resulted as follows: First race, sweep Stakes, ona inile; Sam Harper Jr., first, NlaSara seaund, Grinaldi third, time, l :42. Second race dash stakes, 2-year-otds five iu longs; Champagne Charley first, Minnie Palmer second, Teuny third; time, :UI 2-5. Third race, September stakes, for Swear olds, mile and three-q qu4rters; Peg Wotiing- ton first, Tristan second, Larchmont third; time, sos Fourth race, average stakes mile and throe -sixteenths; Firenzi first Leiex second, Terra Gotta third; time 2:O2 2-5 Fifth race, purse, mile and an eighth; Frank Ward first, OritIanme second, Leila Ny third; time, l:56 3-5. Sixth race, sweep stakes, seven furlungs on grass; Latitte first, Estrella second, Drake third: time, 1:29 1-5.
 THURSDAYS BASEBALL GAMES.
 At ianapolis-Indianapo $; Pitts burg, l. Hits: Indianapolis, l0 Pittsburg, '. Errors: Indianapolis, ?; Pittsburg, z. Bat. teries: BurdocL and Daily, Staley and Mil Ter. Game called at end of the eighth inning to catch train.
 At Chicago-Chicago, ?; Detroit, 5. Hits: Chicago, 5; Detroit, g. Errors: Chicago, 6; Detroit, ,. Batteries: Krock and Farrell, Getzen and Wells
 At Baltimore-Baltimore 3; St. Louis, a Hits: Baltimore, ': St. Louis, f. Errors: Baltimore, ,; St. Louis, l. Batteries: Kilroy and Fulmer, King and Milligan.
 At phia-Athletic, 4; Kansas City. 3. Hits: Athletic, 6; Kansas City, 1 Errors; Athletic, 3, Kansas City, g. Batteries: Wey- hing and Townsend, Hoffman and Donohue,
 At Cleveland-Cleveland, 3; Cincinnati, 3. Hits Cleveland, 6; Cincinnati, 4. Errors Cleveland, ,; Cincinnati, l. Batteries: Bake ley and Snyder, Niau and Keenan,
 At Butfalo-Butfalo, :; Washington, 5. Hits: Buffalo, 9; Washington, g. Errors Buffalo, f; Washington, 4. Batteries Fan. ming and Welch, Shock and Arundel.
 At Hamilton - Hamilton, g. London, 4. Hits: Hamilton, 8; London, 5. Errors; Hamilton, 8; London, 3. Batteries: Jones and Hayes, Cain and Murray.
 At Utica-Utica, 6; Rochester,, 13. Hits Utica, 12; Rochester, 19 Errors: Utica. l2 Rochester G. Batteries: Jones and Kellogg Calihan and McHale
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Proh!bitionists at Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 7.-The City hall was crowded last night with persons interested in the Prohibition campaign. Gen. Fisk was suffering from an attack of indi- gestion, and only spoke few moments, pre- senting the issues of the campaign. Dr. John Blacker presided and Professor John Bas. com, of Williams college, made speech. Gen. Fisk also spoke at Laurel park, North ampton, in the afternoon. Among the other speakers were Dr. J. W. Hamilton, of Boston, and John Lloyd Thomas, of New York. President J. H. Seeley, of Amherst college sent a letter of regret at not being able tc be present., and heartily indorsed the Pro hibitiop platform.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
A DRUNK ENDS IN PRISON.
Three Wheeling Men Attack Crowd-One
 Killed and Several Injured.


 WASHINGTON, Pa, Sept 7.-Frank Riddle, Adam Shaeffer, John Rust and Peter Cress. of Wheeling, were lodged in jail here, charged with the murder of Adam Staub at Taylorstown Wednesday evening. They were under the influence of liquor, and when some small boys jeered them left their wagon and challenged crowd of men to fight The challenge was not accepted, whereupon one of the Wheelingites struck a man named Zske Hand A general fight followed, in which stones and shotguns were used. After firing the Wheeling men would use their guns as clubs, and several of the weapons were broken while being used in this way. One of the party raised his gun to strike man who moved away, and the gun descended on the head of the drunkest of the Wheelingites, cutting bad gash and laying him out stiff. Another of tho Wheeiingites struck Robert Green over the head with a gun, breaking the weapon by the blow. Adam Staub, of Claysville, was shot in the region of the heart by one of the Wheeling men. Staub died before mid nipht
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
FORTY-SlX NEW CASES.
Ten Deaths from Yellow Fever at Jack
 sonville Yesterday.

Ten Deaths from Yellow Fever at Jack
 sonville Yesterday.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept. 7.-The num- Der of new cases of yellow fever reported for twenty -four hours was forty-six. There were ten deaths, as follows: Miss Pauline Wolff, Miss Charlotte Monanberger, A. Lorimer, Edward Lucas, Charles A. Peterson, an infant, F. Sanders, German tailor, Miss Costello, Richard Mulroy, Miss Nelly Her rick, and Arthur King. Miss Mulroy was taken sick yesterday morning and died in a few hours The number of cases to date is ASA; deaths, 52.
 The announcement that some patients died for lack of skilled nurses caused great de- pression The board of health was author ized to send to New Orleans for more nurses This has been gloomy day for the people here. Everybody is tired out and the fever grows more malignant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Adjournment Still Arar Of.

WASHINGTON, Sept, 7.-Chairman Mills says that the committee on ways and means does not contemplate action upon the resolu- tion of MT. Oates providing for the adjourn ment of congress on the 2Oth inst. that the committee is not disposed to take any steps towards the adjournmsnt of congress until the senate has demonstrated its position on the tariff. While 6 large majority of the members of the house in their individual capacity express the hope that congress will adjourn before the end of this month, they make the prediction that it will not do so, and that it will be some weeks before any definite step is taken in that direction by either house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Lester WallaCk Dead.

NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-Lester Wallack. actor, manager. gentleman, "every body's friend" died yesterday morning at 7:2O o'clock, in his beautiful Stamford country seat, Elmsmere. Mir. Wallack was lying in bed reading about 6 o'clock Wednesday. when suddenly the type grew dim before his eyes He began to complain of the badness of the print, then slowly sank away into un- consciousness. Dr.. Hurlbutt, of Stamford, was hastily summoned and pronounced the case one of apoplexy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Sowing Seeds of Character.

I{ you should sec a man digging in a snow-drift, with the expectation of finding valuable ore, or planting seeds upon the rolling pillows, you would say at once that he was beside himself. But in what re- spect does this man differ from you, while you SOW the seeds of idleness and dissi- patton in your youth, and expect the fruits of age will be good constitution, elevated affections and holy principles! If you de- sire virtuous and happy life, in youth you must shape your character by the Word of unerring wisdom, and plant in your bosom the SeedS of uirtua-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Tupusr on the Ffsheries Trouble,

LONDON, Sept. T.-Sir Charles Tupper, the high commissioner of Canada, speaking at 6 cutters dinner last night at Sheffield, eulo gized the Hon. Joseph Chamberlain's conduct in connection with the fisheries treaty be- tween Canada and the United States He said that DO one could have been found who was more acceptable to Americans. In re- gard to the somewhat extraordinary message of President Cleveland's, he would say that Canada would never adopt policy, physical or otherwise, which would be detrimental tc England Canada, the speaker declared would deal with the question as its great importance deserved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

dragged a little, as if afflicted with rheurAa- tism. He seemed too weak or sick to ma6t an effort to acknowledge the vociferous cheering of the multitude. He was quickly helped into a carriage with Messrs. Brice, Barnum and Allen w. Thurman, and the start for the garden was made. Carriages containing distinguished Democrats fol- lowed The short trip to the garden was triumphal tour, the streets being lined with appauding crowds.
 AT THE GARDEN.
 Madison Square garden was filled to over flowing within few minutes after the doors opened last evening, and thousands of people were turned away, unable to obtain entrance. The interior of the building presented a pleasing appearance, the bare rafters and timbers of former days being hidden by per manent decorations, and profusion of flags being displayed for this special occasion. To name the distinguished people present would practically be to name all the leading Demo crats of New York and vicinity, together with a large number from other sections oi the country The most notable were warmly applauded by the crowd as they appeared on the platform, Governor Hill receiving a tons share of the demonstration.
 Cappa's band furnished music to entertain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

form as announced in the Mills bill was the issue in which the party
 must win or go down, and boldly and eloquently an nounced that Gro yer Cleve Ia n d burned his bridges behind him last De cember, first took his flag in his hand and boldly planted it on the ground taken in his great fres trade message,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

and an argument to prove that the Mills bill was far from being a free trade measure, and that the Democrat ic party was now and always had been a protection party. Governor Green also devoted a good deal of his time to showing how the idea that Cleveland favored TisA g,A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

ures was erroneous When Governor Green sat down, there were cries of "Hewitt" from one side of the hall and Fellows from the other. Chairman Flower paid no attention to either. A letter of regret from Senator Voorhees,, of Indiana, who declared he was needed at home, was read, and then J. c. Blackburn, of Kentucky, was introduced.
 MR- BLACKBURN SPEAKS
 Mr. Blackburn planted himself fairly on the Mills bill declared the cause of tariff re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

James G. Blaine once advocated free lumber. President Garfield favored free coal Presi- dent Grant recommended free wool Levi P. Morton once voted for free salt. Our party will triumph in this election. Our Republican friends are free with their prom ises as to the benefits they propose to confer upon the country in the event of their restora- tion to power. But why were not these benefits realized when they actually had the power?
 GOVERNOR GREEN FOLLOWS.
 Governor Green, of New Jersey, followed Governor Hill in a speech devoted to the eulogy of Cleveland and the "Old Roman"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
CONDENSED NEWs.
The Republicans of Minnesota nom

The Republicans of Minnesota nominated ". 0. Merriam for governor
 Charles H. Amsden, of Fenaoook, va. nominated for governor by the New Hamp shire Democratic convention.
 It Is now announced that the Republican tariff bill will be laid before the senate within fortnight.
 =:The response to Jacksonville's appeal fo, aid is spontaneous and generous.
 Porter and Buck, the American crooks ar rested in London, have been extradited fol robbery in Munich.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Colorado Republican Nominations.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 7.-The Republican state convention reassembled at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. W. H. Brisbane, of Lake county, was nominated state treasurer on the third ballot; Capt Jones Rice, of Pueblo. was nominated state secretary by exclamation; S. W. Jones Breckenridge, attorney general Presidential electors: Dr. David Moore, of Denver; F. F. Q. Biston, of Clear Creek county, and James Gallow, of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Reunion of Indiana Veterans.

CoLUBUs Ind, Sept. 7-The veterans of the Eighty-second, Fifty Second, Twenty second, Sixty-third, Sixty-seventh, Ninety third and One Hundredth and Forty-fifth Indiana volunteers and the Tenth Indiana cavalry fand Second Indiana battery will hold their annual reunion here Sept 19, % and 21. It will be grand event.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Police Charge a Crowd.

DUBLIN, Sept. 6-On the occasion of the trial at Arthurstown of Mir. John Redmond, MP, who was arrested for offenses under the crimes act, the police charged upon the crowds and dubbed them savagely The police used the.r rih as in clubbing the pe' p e, and disp'r,e them vlo,ently. Many were severe y injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07


 tn Q crowd until $ o'c lock, when Cal win s. Brice and Ros, yell P. Flower appea red, closely follow ed by MT. Thur m a n , sur rounded by Gov ernor Hill, Cover nor Gree n, Hon. P. A. Collins, Senator Kenna and a num- Der of other prolni- nent members of the party. There was a tremendous
 c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Queen >m:alie to Fleet the Czar.

VIENNA, t-y 7.-QpteI Natalie will leave Bucharest a4ol 14y and vlst, ner estates in Moldavia. She vii then proceed tn southern Russ,a, where she Wi! A4ecE taa czar's tour ing party. TE9 Ser,lan ladiv, express great sympathy with the queen, und on this ac- count King Mnan is extremely jealous
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Sept 6.-Money closed at 115 per cent; the highest rate was s13 and the lowest 11t per cent Exchange closed steady. Posted rates, 4s511G4.ss1a; actual rates. 4.s4s404.s5 for 60 day bills and 4s734@4ss for demand. Govern ments closed strong; currency 6s, 120 bid is, coup, 12o3s bid 415s, do., 1069s bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows; Union firsts 113@16: Union land grants. 10aa1o6; Union sinking funds, 120@la2; Centrals, 11S9116. The stock market during the forenoon was generally lower than it closed the day before. During the afternoon the market was weak, the lowest prices of the day being made in the last hour, though there was pretty general recov. cry of 4 15 toward the close. The sales for the day amounted to 25o, ,s76 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
A ChiIdss Head Rftt

A Child's Head Bitten On by a Horse.
 MADISON, Ind. Sept. "A vicious horse bit off the top of the head of Albert Bantens Syear-old son at Bragtown, near here, caus ing instant death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Opium Smuggling Case Continued.

CHICAGO. Sept. 7.-The hearing of the case against Gardner the opium smuggler, was continued to the 17th inst. before Com missioner Hoyne, bail remaining the same The continuance was granted owing to the absence from the city of the prisoners counsel, Capt. Black.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

and that tho Democratic house of represent atives had gladly rallied round 1t.
 "Ir had my way" he said, "I would turn every bad Republican out because he was bad, and turn every good Republican out be- cause Democrat can be found who Is just as good"
 Patrick A. Collins, of Massachusetts, fol lowed in short speech, and then came John McSweeny, of Ohio, who provoked lots of fun The crowd continued to call for Hewitt and Fellows after each speaker, but could not get them. After MT. McSwssney David NJ. Burke recited poem, and ex- Surrogate Calvin and Anson Phelps Stokes made speeches.
 OVERFLOW MEETINGS
 Atthe Madison avenue and Twenty-seventh street corner there was another stand, from which speaking proceeded under the auspices of the County Democracy. The speakers were Justice Murray and other local lights. A similar meeting was held at the Madison Avenue and Twenty-sixth street corner by the Tammany Hall Democracy. Hon. S. s, Cox and others spoke there.
 There was also meeting at Fourth Avenue aud Twenty seventh street, under the direc tion of the Democratic clubs, where Simon Sterne J. H. Graybill and others spoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

evident that Judge Thurman could not proceed, and a S he was seen lea wing the building there were loud cries for Governor Hill.
 The governor was at once introduced by c h a i r m a Il Flower. B 6 f or e : b @ g i n min g h i s speech he ai d Judge Thurman's sudden illness was 8 weakness that had oS,rr1a I1y1f,r, bir,, hut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Charleston's Prompt Rsspoass.

CHARLESTON, Sept. "A conference of commercial bodies was held and measures taken looking to a systematic plan for as sisting Jacksonville in her present distress The chamber of commerce has appointed . committee to solicit contributions>
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
MIR. FLOWER SPEAKS.

Mr. Flower made an interesting aEalysi. of the financial status of the country, an6
 dwelt particularly on the feature of heavs
 national, state, municipal, railroad and pri.
 vate debts He argued that the stimulus to trade and the relief from taxation which would be inaugurated by the fulfillment oi the presidents policy would greatly benefit the country. The surplus meant that every citiEen was paying dollar and thirty three cents to the government in taxes more thar was necessary, while he was also paying an
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Fire swamps a Louisiana Town,

NEW ORLEANS, Sept "A special iron Lafayette, La, says: Almost the entire business portion of the town of Jennings, in. cluding the Southern Pacific depot. wa. burned Wednesday. The fire originated iu the double storehouse of Mir. McFarlen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

unknown sum in increased cost of articles of consumption, owing to badly arranged tariff. MT. Flower showed that the reduction proposed by the Mills bill was far less than that proposed by the Republican tariff com mission and would leave the tariff still mucb higher than it would have been if that com
 missions advice had been followed. He at
 tributed the relatively high wages in thh country tc a variety of causes besides the high tariff; among them being our chear land, sparse population, natural ricEness e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Twelve Hundred spinnops Strike.

LONDON, Sept, T.-Twelve hundred spinners at Bolton have struck against the introduc- tion of a new system of weighing cotton. It is expected that the strike will spread
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
south Carolina Democratic Ticket

COLUMBIA, s. C., Sept 7.-James L. Orr was elected temporary chairman of the Democratic state convention which met here at noon yesterday. J. F. Richardson was renominated for governor and W. L. Mauldin for lieutenant governor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
More Evictiops Coming,

DUBLIN, Sept. 7.-The agent for the Van. deleur estates is preparing for sixty more evictions at Kilrush. :
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

Refused Food, then sued Tor Damages.
 BOSTON, Sept. 7.-J. B. Wentworth, who was committed to Charles Street jail for debt last October, has brought suit against Sheriff John B. OBrisn, alleging that he was kept without food from Monday morning until Thursday afternoon. Sheriff OBrien says Wentworth refused the food when it was offered to him. Wentworth, the sheriff says offered to settle the case for $4 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
There Is stin Hope of Ratification.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 7.~-There is still hope of a ratification of the immigration treaty with the United States. The discussion of the treaty causes much excitement At Canton 8 mob attacked ths residence of sn American official
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

plause as MT. Thurman was recognized Col.
 Brice called the meeting to order, and named MT Flower as chairman. When the ap- plause subsided MT. Flower addressed the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
Weather Indications.
TRADE BULLETIN.

Fair; slightly warmer, followed by rain; easterly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

NEW YORK, Sept 7-There was a big crowd of people around the Fifth Avenue hotel early last evening, waiting to see Judge Thurman start for the meeting at the Madison Square garden. The judge stayed in his room so long that people began to won
 der what was the matter. When he finally appeared he seemed quite weak He leaned heavily upon Chairman Barnum and his son, Allen w., and trembled visibly. His body seemed to lean to the right, and his right leg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
HURRIED TO THE HOTEL,
It Was Not Serious and He
 Was Soon Sleeping.
IT CAUSED A GREAT SENSATION
Three Monster Meetings Near
 Madison Square.
MANY PROMINENT SPEAKERS.

Madison Square Garden Packed and Sew eral Overfowing Meetings Held in the Vicinity-Mr. Thurman Tried to AddT ess the Vast Throng, but Nearly Painted Governor Hill Talks Tariff to the Crowd Governor Green, Senator Blackburn ans Many Others Speak.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07
MIR THURMAN APPEARS.

2oi and abundance of mineral wealth, A&s4 the individual energy which develo undss free institutions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-07

The sudden illness of Judge Thurman caused q sensation in the audience. There was some confusion as soon as it became