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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
A FATAL CRASH.
Fearful Plunge of an Overland PaciMo
 Train Through Trestle.

Fearful Plunge of an Overland PaciMc
 Train Through Trestle.
 SALEM, Ore, Nov. 14.-Shortly after 8:3O o'clock p. m. the Overlandi Pacific train, south-bound, went through the north end of a long trestle over Lake Labish, about five miles from Salem. The trestle must have given away as soon as the engine struck it, and the train and trestle all went down together. The en- zine was overturned and half buried in the mud, and following this were tender, mail, baggage, and express cars, smoking car and tourist sleeper. All were broken to pieces.
 The total number of deaths from the accident will probably reach as high as 10. Laid out on the ground was the wreck; reclining on improvised beds, about the fires were the wounded; stand ing about lending what help they could were those less seriously wounded and around these and everywhere were the crowds who had come to help or from curiosity.
 Among those injured were Captain Jack Crawford, the poet scout, slightly bruised. Samuel Anson, New York city, side and back injured. Dr. Rammel and wife of Philadelphia, both injured in spine. They were returning from trip around the world. James McGarry, U. S. Marshal of Utah, leg broken and badly cut about the head. William Kimberly, sprained back. The above list comprises only those who were seriously injured Over 100 were slightly injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
On His Third Year,

nr. Gill is now on his 3rd year i'll Waterbury and the 24th of his practice as physician and surgeon. The doctor is noted as the only regu- lar graduate of medicine and surgery in this part of the state making an EXCLUSIVE SPECIALLY of enron c diseases and female complaints Dr. only 10 confinements and special chronic cases The doctors greatest success is in the treat meDt uf Ner ous complaints and diseases of the Urino-Geni 0rgans, in both sexes from what ever cause. Seminal weakness, impotency ner- vous debility and all private dis ases are rapidly cured by the doctors Combination method In all cas- his terms are moderate. monthly ay- ments, medicines free, and he shows special con- sideration for the worthy poor. Office -155 So Vain street. Open daily, except Sundays, S to O'cl ok.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14

IF the steel railroad tie is generally adopted it may be a good thing for the forests of this country. It is easy to see what saving might be made by the substitution of metal ties throughout the country when we learn from Chief Fernow of the forestry division of the department of agriculture that about fifty million acres of woodland are re- quired annually to supply our track beds, and when we reflect that this amount must increase every year with the constantly growing railroad mileage Fifty million acres comprise a area nearly twice that of the state of Ohio, and it is said that fully fifteen per cent of all the timber used in the United States goes into ties. Again, large portion of this amount is from thrifty young trees, specifications usually call ing for timber that will yield only one tie to the cut. One-sixth as much more wood is used for bridges, trestles and other railroad construction,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
The Lottery Companx,s Revenge.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 14.-The Critic pub fishes the statement that the recent furry in stocks and the temporary panic in the mohey market were due to the withdrawal from circulation by the Louisiana Lottery Company of it's $7, ,000,- 900 surplus This withdrawal, says the informant, was due to desire to injure Postmaster-G General Wanamaker who was reported heavy borrower; and the mo- tive which inspired this act is said to have been revenge for the injury inflicted on the lottery company by the recently enacted postal law for which MT. Wana- maker is held responsible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14

FROM the evidence thus far presented, it would appear that whatever mistakes Stanley may possibly have made, the disaster at Yambuya was not unavoid- able by reason of them. An emergency arose, and the officers of the rear column failed to meet it successfully. It does not seem to have been an emergency that should have overtaxed their powers had they been more resolute and united. Stanley met greater difficulties and con- quered them. They failed. That measures the difference between capaci- ty and incapacity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14

ALL the democratic members who were ejected from their seats by the house committee on elections have been returned to the next congress, with one possible exception, by heavily increased majorities. This is the answer of de- frauded and indignant constituencies to an interruptions committee packed by Speaker Reed for the purpose of swell ing a party majority by violating the rights of representation. The partisan members of this committee have dis covered by the election returns for con- gress that there is a public conscience in this country which cannot be offended with impunity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
A Valuable Property.

We offer for sale at reasonable price that fine piece of land on the east side of Field street, south of J. w. Hills resid snce. Its frontage is 167 feet with depth of about 16O feet. It is good location for either business or dwelling house property. Who takes it Also we offer that excellent vacant business lot at the corner of Field and Meadow streets.
 A.F.AbbOtt& & Son, Real Els. s.Agts.
 Masonic Temple 102 Bank St. Open Tuesday and Saturday ev'gs. to 8 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
R.,!uclng .he acnsn. Omc. Eorcn.

WAsHtYGToN, Nov. 14-Since October the reduction in the clerical force in Census office has been continued until the number Of employees is about 2,000. In March next Superintendent Porter hopes to have the work so far advanced that he will be able to dispense with the services of about 300 or 500 clerks. This will leave force of about 1,5OO which will probably be continued for a year and a half from next March.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14

THE New York Tribune warns the re- publicans that to repeal the tariff law now would mean certain defeat in 1899, and the Chicago Tribune warns them that if it isn't done there's no hope for them. Taking the testimony of these two republican papers, we should say that the high tariff brethren were located somewhere between the devil and the deep sea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
Onr Army Exnensas-

WASHINGTON, Nov 14.-In his annual report to the Secretary of War, Paymas- ter-General Smith says that during the last fiscal year $l4, 425, 1926 were expended on account of the army, net decrease of S36l ,494 as compared with the expendi- lures for the proceeding fiscal year. There was some increase in the item of longevity pay on account of increase in the number of retired officers and en- listed men,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
Five New Stars.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Secretary Tracy issued an order increasing the number of stars on the national ensign and Union Jack to 43. Five new stars are added, one each for North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington and Idaho. The stars are arranged in six rows, the top row containing eight stars and the other five rows containing seven stars each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
Retired pn Her 1au,.e S.

Mme. Rosa Bonheur lives in her chalet of By, at Thomery, near Fontainebleau. Tn her park, much of which is wild for est, she keeps number of lions whelps, a buffalo, some deer and several Italian cattle. She has made fortune in her art, and now paints only when she is in the vein. President and Mme. Carnot lately visited her, were shown all her late studies aud sketches, and assured her that her genius had not suffered eclipse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
An Aged Public Servant Drops Dead.

WASHINGTON Nov. 14.-William Pope of the District of Columbia, clerk !n the Third Auditors office, dropped dead from an apopletic stroke in the Treasury build ing. He was S3 years of age and had been in the public service for 26 years. His son, William H. Pope, is well known through his newspaper connections in this rity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
HOW OLD

A school teacher of new pupil. "PIease marm," she replied, "I'm seven, except on the horse cars, and then Pm only five. " The age of the G. o. Taylor Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Wniskey, when bottled by Q. H. GRAVES & SONS, Boston, is just the age to make it pure, mellow and wholel some. Your Druggist and Grocer will guarantee it's purity and axnellanca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14

THE turn of the tide seems to be set ting decidedly in favor of the National league in base ball at present. The weakening of the Players league, or brotherhood, in the case of New York and Pittsburg, is too evident to be de- nied, and it is probable that Brooklyn will also be with them. This seems to make it clear that, whatever is the final outcome, the two leagues will not be divided next year as they have the present. The National league will re- sume its old importance. Efforts to in- duce it to sacrifice its name have already been abandoned. There may be two as- sociations again in the field, but it does not look now as if they wonld be so nearly equall in importance, or so much in the attitude of rivalry, one with the other, as they have been this year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14

THE Sioux City Tribune remarks: :"The lesson which Thomas Brackett Reed teaches is to cultivate gall during the first half century of life and in the second an opportunity may arise to gain noto- riety with it. This year has elevated two individuals, Reed and Kemmler, from obscurity to notoriety.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
Nine Oat OfTen,

Nine out of ten people have occasion at some time to use pile remedy. Aliens New Discovery for piles is treatment we guarantee. If you have a burning or smarting sensation, with soreness, or an intense itching, often at night, or if you have blind or bleeding piles, nothing is more dangerous than delay in treatment. We know that Aliens new ] Discovery will cure you. Sample boxes free. Regular size 5Oc at Dexter 6 Cos drug store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
Train Robber Nowberry Held.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Chief Postofice Inspector Rathbone received a telegram from Chicago saying that Newberry, the train robber, had been arraigned at Fargo, s. D., had waived hearing, and had been committed to jail in default of $6,0OO bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
Weather Indications.

WAsHINGToN. Nov. l4.-For New England and astern New York: Fair; slightly warmer; southerly winds.
 For New Jersey: Fair till Saturday night; slightly warmer; southerly winds. For Western New York: Fair; warmer; southerly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14

Butter-Market firm. Cream erv--Eastern, 24 c.a27 C.: Western, 26 c.o2S@c,; Elgin. 2S c.a29 C.; imitation, 19 c.a24 c. Dairy -Eastern; half 1rkin tubs, g oa.6 C.: East a17 G, Factory-Fresh, 1i c.aI9c. Jnns packed. 1Oc. .al3c.
 Cheese Market firm. Factory-New York a9 Q. oreamery-New York, part skins, Sc. a 712c.; full skins, Pc, a3c.
 Eggs-Market firm. Eastern, firsts, 23 O. n24c.; Canadian, hrsts, 23 c.a231c.i West- srn, hrsts, 23 c.a2334c. Lined = Eastern, irsts, lSz2o. .al916c.; Canadian. tirsts. 2316o "a 2311c.: Western, frsts, 1s16c.al916c.; Held, drsts. zoe. a2:sc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
NOTICE,

Those that owe me livery bills, money loaned, ,.notes, etc., will please settle the same at once. All bills that have run over three months will take 50 cents on the dollar. If you can not pay that, call and get re- ceipt. Respectfully Yours,
 s. 4, Wheeler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
THE Sioux City Tribune remarks:' :'',.

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postoffiee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14

Delivered by carrier to any part of the city, or sent by mail at the following rates
 ne S5.a0 Three Months. ..$1: :25 six Months 50, One Month, ...42c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-14
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Noy. Is. Money on call to-day 12 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-19
Jules Janin and tho Britis her.

From the Philadelphia Times
Jules Janin stands high among the foremost
OF the critical writer's of modern France. Ry
some stress Of fortune one winter during the
empire he was compelled to abide in London.
The day was rather cold and he had secured a
very comfortable seat near the rod-hot stove in
u well-known restaurant. Opposite to him sat
phlegmatic Englishman slipping his glass of
grog.
"Waiterl'' called out the Briton, lido Won
know the name Of that foreign looking gem
tleman sitting near the fire reading the psper
and smoking q cigar?"
No, sir; / do NOT" answered the beer
bearer, after looking Janin carefully over, ''but
! will call the proprietor"
The proprietor comes.
do you know that gentleman reading the
paper and smoking his cigar near the stoSe2'
Il regret to say. sir, that do not This il
the first time, think. he has ever visited our
establishment
Every we'll That will do" said the English
man, in his coolest manner. He then rose and
directed himself toward the unknown.
my dear sir" ssid he, addressing Jauin.
'but might know your name2"
Certainly; my name il Jsnin. Jules Janin,
from Paris."
swell, Mr.. Jsnin. Jules Janin, from Paris, I
have the honor to inform you that the tails Of
your coat are almost entirely burnt Oh BY the
IRE in that stove 1t which you are sitting, and
- you don't seem to be aware Of the fact have
made bold 70 lot yea know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-19

The fastest stroke for swimming on the bach
is called the overland stroke. 1t differs from
the former in several ways, the chief distinc-
ton being i'll the move of the feet The knees
are raised not SO high az to retard progress,
though, and in kicking down, first with the
| right and then with the left. you must drive
the water away from you with the sole Of the
foot as the leg goes down and with the topAoi
the foot as it comes up. This Is done by q
movement of the ankle joint, which must be
extremely flexible to make this stroke effective.
While the feet are padding in this manner
the arms are thrown alternately out of water
over the head, sweeping the water back, on
| the recover. and under the body with ire
mendous force.
In learning, it Is best not to begin with the
overland movement, but to keep the forearm
below the line Of the elbow and paddle under
the body. Then, after this has been acquired
keep the arms projected stiff in advance Of the
head and paddle with tho hands from the wrists
only. When these are learned try the wind
milf' motion just as have described it.
WALKING DOWN BROADWAY.
Here ia a fancy stroke for back swimming
that they call walking Down Broadway" at
| the club. 1t is done by drawing up the legs
and putting the hands on the thighs and then
moving the legs something as a stage juggler
keeps ball revolving in the air by his feet.
Only in this movement the feet are entirely
under water and come down with each stroke
| ankle is again found useful, as the water must
be driven by the sole of the foot. After this is
learned, the swimmer can fold his arms behind
his head or across his chest. 1t is a very pretty
stroke, but il il too slow for any but exhibition
purposes.
Another fancy back stroke Is called the
''swordtish." The body is completely straight
ened out with the arms above the head. The
toes are Outstre tched a ballet girl points her
foot when she stands on the tip of her great
toe. This is very fast and exceedingly pretty
feat
FLOATING.
Now for floating. The best way to learn to
float is to catch each foot by the toes with each
hand, lie on the back and swing the feet out
ward, throwing the head we'll back. Always be
| careful before doing this to fill the lungs with
air. While you are floating breathe quickly
and do not exhaust the lungs. for when they
are empty the body Immediately sinks. After
this has been tried number of times let the
feet go and stretch out the legs, extending the
arms above the head 80 that your face, toes
and fingers visible above the surface. There
are many ways of floating. You can put your
arms by your side told them over your chest
or behind your head. If you want to make
progress while floating put your arms by your
side and paddle with your feet as described in
the overland back stroke.
In treading water hold your hands above the
surface and step up and down first with one
and then with the other foot. taking care to
point the toes downward when rasing the foot
and, by bending the ankle, step, down Nat
footed, SO that in raising the foot the BODY is
not dragged down, and, in stepping down, the
body Is raised up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-19

The overland side stroke, as l use it. IL Of
my own invention and is generally known
among the professionals as the Sundstrom
stroke. / always use 1t in my long distance
races and find it the fastest stroke have ever
seen. | will describe it as it is used when the
swimmer lies on his right side. The head is
turned sharply to the left and the right ear and
eye are almost constantly under water. The
left arm works continually N the manner of a
wind mill-being half the time out of the
water and over the head. The right arm makes
a movement somewhat similar to the one it
performs during the breast stroke. only it
stops at the hip and not at the shoulder, and on
the recover it pulls the water back directly
under the hip and not by the side of the body.
When the left arm is coming back the legs
are kicking out When the left hand is fully
extended the legs are outstretched and the
right arm is Strengthened out back on line
with the chin. When the left arm is coming
down the right is coming back and the legs are
being drawn up ready for another stroke. If
you are swimming in rough water and want to
keep your head above the waves make more of
a downward stroke with your under arm. This
lifts the body partly out of the water. If you
want to gain speed draw the arm in toward the
pit OF your stomach, or even little higher
than that, and you will find that you can put
more force into your stroke.
The only difference between this overland
and the ordinary underhand side stroke is that
In the former the over arm reaches out of the
water. The overland stroke answers all the
purposes of the underhand stroke, and is far
superior to it in the matter of speed.
THE TURTLE STROKE.
The fastest of all strokes for short distance
is the turtle stroke. 1t cannot be used to ad-
vantage, however longer than 100 yards, as it
is extremely firing. This is the way it is done
The swimmer throws his arms alternately right
and left out of the water and ahead of him.
mnaola ha has
his disposal. As the right arm is coming in
the left leg is kicking out; at the same time the
left arm is going out and the right leg coming
up for another kick. The swimmer pushes the
water toward his body with his arms, and in
kicking brings his legs in toward the center of
his body after the kick is nearly ended This
latter movement sends him through the water
rs fish is propelled by its tail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-19

The chief stroke in swimming is the breast
froke. In making this the swimmer places
his hands in the position l described above,
with his elbows extended slightly and his fore
arms close to his chest. After initiating his
chest he springs forward. striking out at the
same time. After his arms are extended and
the thumbs again touch each other he brings
his arms back. describing obl9uely the arc of
a circle. and when his arms form a STRAIGHT
line with his shoulders the stroke is ended and
they are drawn rapidly back to their original
position. During this time the legs must do
their part TO further the swimmers progre ss
As he strikes out they are drawn
together so that the knees are
spread apart wide as possible to allow the
inner edges OF the feet to come together. In
the kick which follows the legs move as nearly
in the same manner as the arms as their con-
formation will allow. and when the arms are
extended to their utmost the legs are also
straight out. with the feet in close contact with
each other. The legs are drawn back while the
arms Strengthening out to the shoulder
line. The movement Of the legs 10 of the
greatest importance. The feet should push the
water with the sole and squarely, and when the
legs are fully extended the big toe should be
stretched on q straight line with the leg Both
the arms and legs should be used at the same
time. While the arms are striking out the legs
should be pushed down. As the arms come
back on the recover the legs are drawn back
into the next stroke.
All the speed gained from the kick does not
come from pushing the water with the feet
quickly together very near the end OF the kick,
II the point when they are farthest apart In
this movement you get the greatest possible
speed
The management Of the breath 10 another
tmportaas ttsm- Always breathe whom you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-19
HINTS FOR HOT WEATHER.
What An Experienced African Traveller
Recommends.

From the indianapolis Sun
A perspiring Sun reporter ran across the re-
formed African explorer, DR.. Ralph Perry, Sat.
urday:
Hello, Doctor! How does this weather sui,
you? Is it as hot as it is over in African"
The childlike smile faded from the doctors
innocent face as he drew forth a memorandum
book and wrote therein the Sun mans coRno-
men and numbered it.
young man, you are the SGD man that has
asked me that question this week. am going
to tolerate it up to 500, and then the work OF
humiliation will begin.
well, am glad got inside the limit. Any
thing new in the line Of summer cogitations?''
'Ies. Did you ever notice that man who
goes about with hat damned on the back of
his head and his handkerchief stuffed inside
his collar? Well, he il the identical man who
invites a case of sunstroke to visit him. The
philosophy OF the case is very simple. All the
blood from the head and brain flows away
toward the heart through six large veins in the
front OF the neck and just beneath the skin.
Stuffing the handkerchief inside of the collar
presses upon these veins, dams them up, as it
were, prevents the blood from escaping from
the BRAIN and as a result there soon follows
congestion, with violent headache, nervous
ness, turgid veins and Redeemed face, while the
perspiration pours out and aggravates the Door
When you see one Of your friends pull soaked
handkerchief from within his collar, hold it up
to the breeze and gloat over it, gently remind
him that the practice is doing him no good
This is also the season when the citizen
who in winter drinks beer to keep warm now
imbibes the same beverage to keep cool; prob
ably on the assumption that il is q poor rule
that won't work both ways. Regarding sum-
mer drinks. do not think iced drinks are
harmful if their use is begun gradually and the
quantity and frigidity regulated according to
the weather. Cold, fresh buttermilk is the
drink for summer-not the old stale stuff
known as ''Blue Jack" but the good, fresh
article. The acid Of the milk ID one of the best
blood coolers We have, and it also has most
beneficial action on the internal economy.
keeping under control much Of the tendency
to diarrhea, dysentery, and other bowel in
fammatory complaints which always follow the
careless ngestion Of halfripe or over-ripe fruits
and vegetables. A single diet OF light soups, rice
and carefully selected and prepared vegetables
and fruits, with . scarcity Of animal food, will
carry any ordinary being through the hot sea-
son without any trouble. Pepper ia Q condi-
ment which is peculiarly adapted to hot
weather, as is evidenced by the experience of
all tropical residents; yet our northern people
don't take to II very kindly for some reason or
other. Curry and pepper soup are two staples
in the tropics, and often got better results
from bowl OF good pepper soup in some cases
Of bowel complaints than did from msdi-
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