davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
The Money Did 1t.

Al, Italian resident Of this city tells the
following incident of countryman in his
native land, says the Portland, (Me.,) Ar
gus: Among devices employed to evade
the three-years' requisite service in the
army is that Of feigning to be deaf and
dumb. The man in question was SO sue
cessful in this deception that, though he
was kept for three months among BOOM
ing cannon and rifle reports, he never
once betrayed the fact that he could
hear either, and was allowed to go free.
However, two men were sent to watch him.
and when he walked up the stone steps OF
his house some money was thrown down
behind him. He Immediately turned
around on hearing the jingling coin, and
was seized and carried off to serve eight
years in the army, the five additional years
being the penalty for his deception.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07

Don't read! Don't think! Don't be-
lieve! Now, are you better? You women
who think that patent medicines are a
humbug, and DIR Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription the biggest humbug of the
whole because it's best known of alp
does your lack of faith cure come?
1t is very easy to "don't" in this world.
Suspicion always comes more easily
than confidence. But doubt-little faith
never made sick woman welI-and the
"Favorite Prescription" has cured
thousands of delicate, weak women,
which makes us think that our "Pre,
scription" is better than your "don't be-
lieve." We're both honest. Let us come
together. You try DIR Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. If it doesn't do as repre-.
sented, you can get your money again.
Where proofs SO easy, can you afford
to doubt.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
Looked Terrible. but He Wasn't.

William NJ. Springer is one Of the ablest
Jefferson in American politics. 70 see
him make speech in the House Is to be
convinced that there must be bloodshed
before he is through, yet Mr.. Springer is
internally as placid as mud turtle in the
sun. One day last winter he was making
speech on partisan subject, when as
excitement seemed to get the better Of
him, he strobe down the aisle and across
to the Republican side, gesticulat-
ing like a Dutch windmill and yell
ing his awful threats at that side of the
house. Strangers in the gallery began to
move restlessly in their seats and wonder
ing why nobody on the floor seized the
desperate man before he committed some
over act of madness; and they shuddered
as the terrible speaker, with clenched
fist and livid face, stalked up a
Republican aisle and seemed bent on hav-
ing the life of Congressman Cannon.
Here, bending low over Mr.. Cannon, Mr..
Springer seemed surely about to strike his
brother Illinoisan full in the face, when all
of a sudden he brought the speech to a
close, and still bending over Mr.. Cannon,
said to him in low, calm tone: Joe.
smell of that rose in my buttonhole. Isn't
it sweet?"-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
what Battleshtps SHOULD Be.

The first and chief characteristic Of a
battleship should be it's ability to destroy
its adversary, and this depends on the
strength Of its armament. The second
should be its ability to prevent being de-
stroyed, and this depends on the strength
OF the armor with which its hull and bat
terry are protected. The third feature
should be its speed and the fourth its coal
endurance. These last are necessarily
subordinate features. Acting near the
base of supplies, it would be useless to
load the bunkers of our ships with 300 tons
Of coal, the usual allowance to English
battleships Of similar size. We think it
better to take 500 tons from coal and put
it into armor and armament. A further
saving of weight lies in our moderate free
board.
Steering a middle course between the
low hulls Of the original monitors and the
towering proportions which have been
attained by an extravagant reaction from
that system, resembling the great four
story structures Of three centuries ago,
we have placed our thirteen-inch guns
eighteen feet above the water-line, to en-
able our ships to fight bows on in almost
any sea, while above them are the eight
inch guns, twenty-five feet from the water,
which could be fought in a hurricane.
Economizing weights in these two re-
spects has enabled our constructors to
give to our .battleships battery more
powerful and more efficient than that OF
any ship yet designed or afloat. That we
have succeeded in this respect is not de-
MED by any Of our critics, while, at the
same time, we have thickness and strength
of armor, giving the ships defensive power
substantially as great as that Of the Royal
Sovereign class, the latest product of Eng
fish designs in battleships .-Secretary
Tracey in North American Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
PRISONERS KILLED
Penitentiary Walls Blown
Down by a Cyclone.
BATON ROUGE ALMOST WRECKED
The Governors Mansion Demolished and
Many Buildings Unroofed.

big List of Dead and Injured-The
Scene Was One of Great HorrOr-CiH-
Gems Went to the Work of Rescue While
a Violent Rain Was Falling-A Steamer
Flown to Pieces.
BATON RoUGE L., July 7.-At $3.50
a. M, terrific rain and wind storm
ruck t.iis city and in few minutes al
most wrecked half the place.
IKE cyclone passed over the lower por-
ton OF the city, unroofing houses, tear
lug up immense trees and carrying
missiles along in the air for many
blocks.
The Governors mansion was demol-
ished. Also the large brick yard and
factory with Il wing of the three STORY
brick building. in the penitentiary, known
as the hospital and commissary, with a
pant; factory on the upper floor was
blown down and totally destroyed
Forty persons were at work in the fac
tor. ard of tLese six were killed and %
were ounded and horribly crushed.
O" tie second floor was the hospital
where IS persons were under medic i
ere t!.Ies.t Four of these were killed
aid Ii seriously wounded.
Ii,iz.ns 10 the Rescue.
The alarm bells were rung and the FIR e
department responded and with citizens
went TO the work of rescue.
I.e scene WAS one of great horror. A
vin.ert rain WAS falling, but the men
worked hard and soon had the dead and
injured out of the debris.
The names of the killed are: Isaac Nc
Cle!!and, ]. N. Wagner, Fred Gage
james Van Meter, John Gibson, Nathan
CEanney, Henry Calestine, Ed. Bucker
William Willow and Beauregard Har
| don.
The wounded number SO, of which
six will probably not live and seven
| others are il 1t very critical condition.
purtment Of the institution were I'M
| rooted and the walls badly cracked. The
! damage done to the building is about
| $50. Geo.
| Ex-Jutige Ford, convicted for com
| piiriiy i'll ibe murder of Captain Muir
| ply, worked &;allnntly at rescuing the
| Killed and wounded. lie is clerk of the
| com mis=Hry department.. The prisoner!
| all acted i'll II prai eworthy manner ano
| gave the guards no trouble.
| The roof o! II handsome residence, be-
| longing to Mr. Marsh, was carried away
and o:ner damage done to the place.
The boulevard is one mass of tree!
that nave Eccn torn up by the wind, ant
the stree: is filled with pieces Of hous'
| tops and other timbers of almost ever,
| descri ption.
The steamboat Smoky City was blowr
to pieces, there being nothing left of hel
but the hull. Several of the crew were
| injured
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
The Worlds Fair Commission.

tive Butterworth, Mr.. NJ. P. Handy and
other members of the Worlds Fair Com
mission, who are going to Europe as
promoters, are in the city. Mr., Handy
and Mr.. Butterworth were st the Treas
ury Department for while making final
arran gements for their departure. The
members of the commission will hold n
meeting in New York tomorrow and a
few days later will sail for Europe. They
will visit the principal capitals and will
try to get back in time for the board
meeting in Chicago on Nov. 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07

We are now assured that the business
woman's dress is to consist Of pair of
trousers q roundabout coat, and a hat;
and we are told that women of taste will
neNNr he satisfied with such a plain garb.
But why should it be plain? We can
maze the trousers of red or yellow, the
roundabout of blue or green, and we can
put all sorts of trimmings and laces and
ribbons on them. We can make them Of
silk or velvet or any material whatever.
We can make the hat very dainty and
flowery. We can get up all sorts of fan
cies for the identifying of the business
women's dress, after the Women's Ma
tional Council has come to decision
about it. We can make it plain if any
body wants 1t that way, but you may be
sure that few women will wear it that
way for any great length of time. We
want color in our attire; we want a deli
cate material for it; we want ribbons and
frills and flowers upon it. 1 believe that
the fashion plates Of the new dress will
look just as pretty and stylish as those
now got up.-Dressmaker.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
RuMORS ABOUT MR.. BLAIR.
Rejected the Second Time by tho Chimes
Government--His Salary.

Rejected the Second Time by the Chinese
Government-His Salary.
WASHINGTON, July 7.-Assistant Sec
reta of State Wharton said it was not
true that ex-senator Blair was drawing
his salary as Minister to China at the rate
of sig, 900 year.
The rumor is circulated in diplomatic
circles Inst MIR. Blair has again been
turned tiowl III the Chinese Govern
ment. The reply of the Chinese Prenier
to the requr 81 of the President that Mr..
Blair b. received by the Chinese Govern
ment reached Washington Il few days
ago.
1t is stated that it contained polite,
but none the less firm refusal to accept
Mr.. blair as our diplomatic representa-
tive
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
Trains leave Waterbury for

Trains leave Waterbury for
BosToN-7:3o, a. M; LEG, 70 As, 4:o5 p m. Return
$50 a. M, 1900 H., 800, $3.50 p. m.
PROVIDENCE-5:3O 7:30 a NJ; 1O0 405 .: m.
keturn-9:1o a. M; 1915. a:45,A:3o p. m.
NEW YORK via Brewsters-S:OO a. M; 2:1O D. M
Return $50 q. NJ; 400 p. m.
NEW LoNDON-5:3o, 1880 a. NJ; 100, 4:O5 p. m.
Return-7:45, 9:45 d NJ; $50, 5:25 p. m.
PUTNUM-7:30 a.. M; 100, 4:O5 p. NJ Re-
turn -8:15, 1o:45 a. M; 1877, 4:65, 600 p. IN.
WILL "ANTIC 5:30,730 am; 200, *3:45 4:O5 pm.
Return *7:15, 910 1135 M; 2:17, 5:15, 7:OO
SPRINGFIELD $780, 9:05 a, NJ; 4:O5 p. NJ Re-
turn-7:4U a. M; 3:20 6:t0 p. m.
NEW HAVEN via Plainville-7:3o Il, m. Return
-I1:Ol a. M; 5:55 p.
HAR Ra.I1 7;3o' 9o5 a M 100 4o5, $685.
1850, 400. GAO, 8 20 p. M
NEW BRITAIN plsA 800 7:so, 9o5 q; m. 100 *s45
a. NJ; los, 4:2o, 7:1o, SAT =. IN.
PLAINLY ILLE-535, 1896 9:O5 a. H.; 90, *3:45, 4o5,
8s5 p N Returl-*90s,7:07, 11:15 am; 11S,
4:30, 7:2l, 900 y. m.
BRIsTOL--5:3O, 73O 9:o5 q. H.; loo, *3:45 4:o5
m Return-*9:1a, 7;1o, lies a. NJ; $780, 4:4o.
7:3O, 915 p m.
KYVILLE-5:3 7:3o, sos NJ; 1GO *3:45,
4.O5, $50: D. II. koturn~7s1, 1928, i1:s6 a.
M; lao 4:5O, T:41, 0:a5 p M.
WATLHVILLE- $50, 73O NJ; *3:45, 4:o5, 1925
iteturl.-7:5a, *s48, 11;55 a. H.; 500, 500, o:45
p. IL.
UNION CIrY-fs:o5 am; f515 p. m. Re-
turn--fo:4S a. In fo10 p. m.
| TOWANTIC-f9:05 a. H.; f515 D. III. Re-
turn-fS:39 H.; f9Ua p. In.
POMPERAUG VALLEY s:o5 a. M; 2:lO.
5;l5 pm Return-Sa5, a. M. 12:&0,7 :47 p. m.
HAWLEYVILLE-6:o5 a: M; $40 5:15 p. m.
keturn-s:02 a. m, 1909, 7:25 p. m.
DANBURY-S05 a. NJ; 2:10, 5:15, p. m. Return
747, l1:49 a M; 7:1O p. m.
BREWSTERS-s:O5 a. M; 2:1O, 5:15 p. m.
Return-7:25, 11:2S a. M; 642 p. m.
KILLrON-HUDSON-S:O5 a.En.; 2:1O, 5:15: p.
m. Return 600, 1000 a. M, $40 p. m.
BUFFALO, DETROIT, CLEVELAND, CINCIN
| Natl, st. LOUIS, CHICAGO aud western
points, 5:O5 a. M. 2:10, 5:15 p. m.
Sunday Mail.
R. B. Williams, Sup't, East Hartford,
A. C. Kendall, G. P. A. Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
PRIMO: GEORGE DELAYED.

lie j.: E+tu"nin: TO New York "ntfe Dis
ah:"d -.,arnahip Snrvin.
New York, JUly 7. The steamshi p
Elder, which has just arrived in port,
reports that the :5srvia, which sliied last
Saturday, is di ablci and is returning to
this city. An accident occurred to her
machinery and she is being towed in by
the steamer Chester.
Wien the Servia sailed On Saturday
she had on board u great number of pas
sengers, including Prince George and
many well-known Chicago people.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07

That is what you are look
ing for.
You will not be disap1 ointed
by tying our fine ready made
Clothing, it will surely please
you in every respect.
Our Mems Suits at 4OO,45O,
800, $50, 900, $50, $50
1000 and $12 are going pretty
fast, as the low prices sell them.
Buy enc of them before they
are all gone, you will get your
full money's worth, which you
could not get anywhere else.
Our assortment of nice Sum,
met Shirts and Neckwear gives
you a choice selection. Prices
are very low.
Look for yourself and secure
your Summer Clothing and
Furnishing Goods at the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07

Sometime it is a good deal better to
evade tina point than to come to it. That
altogether depends on the kind of point
you want to emphasize, but here's one
which will bear all the inspection you can
give t.: We MUST clear out our stock of
Summer Clothing, Straw Hats, etc, within
80 days. No milder term than MUST
will describe the situation. Necessity
knows no law and, as the highest neces-
sity is always the ruling principle, we are
not looking for alternatives, we are simply
accepting the inevitable. Here is an I'M
precedented opportunity for you to pur-
chase what you may need in Boys or
Mems Clothing at about two thirds OF the
usual prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07

The New York World advocates the
transfer of the pension bureau from the
department of the interior to the war
department, where affairs have usually
been honestly and intelligently mar =
aged, without reference to politics.
The proposition is worth serious con-
sideration, il the distribution of PEN
sions is to be free from scandals.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07

BALTIMORE, July 7.-Charles Mason,
who has served four years and two
months in the penitentiary for forgery,
WAS discharged at noon, his term
sentence having expired. He was at
once rearrested by order of Marshal
Frey and given in charge of officers from
Lynn, Mass, where he will be taken ard
tried for an offense committed II years
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
A Brutal Keeper Arrested.

LINCOLN, Mass, July s7.-Of1cer Head,
of the reformatory, has been arrested for
hitting Frank Pierce, aged IA, with the
butt end of revolver. Head fired three
shots, but, not hitting the boys, he pur-
sued them, and, overtaking Pierce, as
sauIted him with his revolver.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
She Askod Police Protection.

TROY, N. Y, July 7.-Josephine Kelly,
Is years old, Of 478 Broadway, Brooklyn,
asked police protection here, saying a
young man named Dick Smith abducted
her, brought her here, and left her in
disreputable house, from which she es-
capped.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07

ng nights.
Meetings This Evening.
Brass City Hose Co.
Naomi chapter, No %, o. E. S.
First division, A. o. H.
Daughters of st George.
La Societe st Jean Baptiste.
Freundschafts lodge, No s, o. D. H. S.
Anchor lodge, No 40, N. E. o. P.
Court Meany's Pride circle, G. of F.
Court Falcon, A. o. F. of A.
Brooklyn Athletic club.
Iron Hall, local branch, 1888.
Council of Chosen Friends.
Social meeting, Y. M. G. L. A.
Sed9wick guard drill.
fraternity lodge, No 145, 1. o. G.F.
Comstock lodge, No 10, K. OFF.
Nosahogan lodge, 1. o. o.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07

EOR sALE-Old newspapers, goo per
L 100. Large quantities at reduced
prices. just the thing to put under car
pets. At the DEMocRAT Office.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07

Little hut active are Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets.
Best Liver Pills made; gentle, yet
thorough. They regulate and invigorate
the liver, stomach and bowels.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
Drew Requested to Resign.

WASHINGTON July 7.-Comptroller
Lacey has written to Bank Examiner
Drew rsquesting his resignation. No re-
Sly has been received from Drew.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
Free Exhibition.

The people of Waterbury and vicinity,
especially the ladies, are respectfully in
vited to examine the largest and finest
display of samples in "Art Needle Work"
ever shown in this city, on exhibition for
the next three weeks at our salesroom, No
1913 Grand street, whore upwards of two
hundred samples of the very latest novel
ties and designs in Art and Home Decora-
tions produced on our improved machines
are to be seen. These samples include
Pictures, Curtains, Tapestries, Scarfs,
Banners, Fancy Linen and many other ar
ticles too numerous to mention, thai call
forth the honest admiration of every lady.
A great feature of this machine work is
that the pattern and colors appear alike on
either side of the boiling cloth and other
material on which the embroidery is done.
Trained experts will be present to explain
the work to visitors.
The Singer Manufacturing Co,
No i55 Grand ST, N. W stebbins, MOI
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07

Trains leave Waterbury for
NEW YORK-6O5 $50, 1915 a. M. 1870, 1926, 6:07
pm. Return-5.O1, 500, 1000 a. M, 100, 4:O2,
632 p. m.
NEW HAVEN--.s:2o a. M, 1880, SOY p. m.
Return -1200,m.
BRiDGEPoRTE6O5 s:2o, 1o:45. In ,1:ao s:a5, SOY.
Return-7:O0, 952, a m, 1902 $50, 7:47
ANsoNIA-e $50, 1o:45,a M, 1:ao, 1925 SOY $3.50
pm. Return-7:35, 1929, a. M, 1874, $40,
500, 500 p. m.
wATERTO WN-6:44, s:35, 11as a M, 4o5 s:15,
701, 9:15 p. M. last train, Saturday only Re-
turn-6:a5, ESQ, 1910, a. M, $50, 500, 6:8a.
7:35 p M, last train, Saturday only.
THOMASTON-s-2O 11:17, a. M, 400, 6:56, p. m
Ret1rnm7;5o, 1919, a; m, s55, 5;ss p: m.
RetIrn-7:26, 9:56 a. M, 2:30, 5:16 p. m.
WINSTED-S20, 1117 a. M, 400, 6:56, p. m.
Return-7:05, 9:35, a. M, 2;O5, 4:52 p m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Going north, 9:25 a. m.
Going south, 4:15 p. m.
For New Haven and points on the Shore Line
Divisionvia Naugatuck Junction at4:15 p. m.
LUCIUS FUTILE, General Manager.
G T. HEMPSTEAD. General Pass. Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
Job Printing

Everything In the line of printing, from
, visiting card to q three sheet poster,
printed with neatness and dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

eW- Secretaries are request ed to send In the
dates Of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs
and to notify us Of any changes of regular meet
ing nights.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-07
nj ERIDEN, WATERBURY 8 CONNECTICUT
iva RIVER RAILROAD.

NEERIDEN, WATERBURY, 8 CONNECTICUT
IVA RIVER RAILROAD.
IN EFFECT APRIL 3, 1891,
FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL.
Leave Waterbury, Dublin street, 500 and 500
am; $780, 500, 7:O7 p. m.
Leave Meriden, 7:O5, $40 am; s17, b:45 p. m.
FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY,
Leave Cromwell, $50, sos a. M, 1918. 500 p. m
Leave Meriden, West Main street, 7:O5 geo q.
m; 1851, 545, $50 p. m.
Arrive at Dublin street, TAD, 1011 a, M, 1885,
6:35, 1855 p. m.
eHAs M. CRAWFORD, supt.
Meriden, Conn
The morning call., 1891-08-23
HARTINIQUE'S LOSS.
SorToVful Story Of the Work Of The
MhiflWind-250 Killed.

ST. PIERRE (Martinique), Aug. 22-The
full extent of Tuesdays Calamity cannot
yet be determined. From many parts of
the island only vague and indefinite reports
have been so far received The mountain
roads in many instances are obstructed by
fallen timber and other debris, thus rem
derins many villages extremely difficult of
access. Every fresh report brings new de-
tails of universal havoc and devastation.
The hurricane struck the island about Z
O'Clock Tuesday night, and continued to
rage until nearly II o'clock. Hardly had
the terrific storm died away when a sharp
earthquake shock added to the horror of the
night. People f0cked TO the open spaces
and there spent the long hours until day
light in sleepless suspense. They knew not
but that the next moment a severer earth
quake shock might complete the destruc-
tlon OF their already rOOfless homes.
Ihe morning brought little sense of relief
On all sides the evidence of destruction
greeted anxious eyes, and as death after
death was reported the awful character of
the disaster was made more and mere man
ifeSt. Then news began to come from the
other parts of the Island. Everywhere the
same dreadful tale of suffering and loss by
death was reported. No place on the
island, as far as heard from, has escaped
without serious damage. II is impossible
yet to give any estimate of the money value
of the damage to crops, forests, houses and
shipping. The grand total will be some
thing enormous. Neither can it accurately
be told how many people perished.
To-day it Is known that $50 persons met
instant death. 1t is not at all improbable
that more accurate reports will add still
more names. No attempt has been made to
ascertain the number injured, but in all
probability several thousands received
Injuries more or less serious. Efforts are
being made everywhere to repair the damage.
Here in St Pierre the first endeavOr is to
get new roofs. for hardly roof in the
entire city remains intact aud not single
craft that was in the harbor when the storm
struck the island remained afioat,