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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
A RACE ON THE SOUND.
The Richard Peck and Puritan Have an
 Exciting Contest.

The Richard Peck and Puritan Have an Exciting Contest.
 NEW YORK, Oct. GA race down Long Island Sound yesterday between the side wheeler Puritan of the Fall River line and the twin screw boat Richard Peck of New Haven resulted in victory for the cutter.
 The Peck left New Haven at midnight. She had quite crowd of passengers on board who manifested great deal of in- terest in the contest. The Peck ran slow from New Haven to Stratford shoals where she was to meet the Puritan, which left Fall River at S:30 p. m.
 At 2:3O a. m. the Peck sighted the ' lights of the Puritan and on the latter's ! coming abreast of her, all steam was ! crowded on both steamboats and the race began.
 The Peck took the course along the Long Island shore and the Puritan \ steamed about quarter of a mile from | her further out in the Sound. \ There was light breeze from the north and the water was smooth.
 The passengers on both boats crowded ! the decks and the interest was intense
 The speed of both boats was about ! twenty-three miles an hour, their usual rate being twenty.
 After a few miles neck and neck the Peck began to forge ahead, not rap idly but steadily until the white hull of the Puritan was a mile astern.
 The race was to end at Sands Point, and when the Peck passed that point she was a mile and half ahead of the Puritan.
 The Peck arrived at her dock here al 6:45 a. m. and the Puritan ten minutes ! later.
 | The total distance covered by the two
 boats in the race was fifty-siX miles.
 The chief engineer of the Puritan and
 the other officers of the Fall River line deny that the Puritan and the new Peck
 had a race, but the captain, the chief en
 gineer and all the officers of the Richard
 Peck and of the New Haven line say that
 there was a race, and that the Puritan
 was beaten by good mile and a quarter l in the thirty mile race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
ANGLE BOOK CASE.
One Way of Disposing of an odd Corner
 to Advantage.

One Way of Disposing of an odd Corner
 to Advantage.
 How best to dispose of an odd corner s many times the subject of consider. able debate in more households than one. Sometimes it is found in the parlor, again in the sitting room and not infrequently in the dining room. But wherever it may be some means of disposing of the corner will suggest itself to some member of the family, and if the idea be acted upon a happy transformation is usually the result. An exceedingly handsome idea for such a corner is conveyed in the accompany ing superb illustration for which to- gether with the following particulars, we are, by the way, indebted to our es- teemed contemporary, the Decorator and Furnisher. After illustrating and describing number of clever house. hold ideas, our contemporary says: Another idea in the way of book case is the angle dwarf book case shown in the illustration. It is simple and compact in design and will serve it's purpose admirably. Such devices as these do away with the necessity of a regular library, and here we have in conjunction with receptacle for books addition of brackets for brio a brac, drapery for the books and decorated panels. There is cupboard below the books for the reception of plans, rolls of drawing or manuscript. There is a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.

Bishop Nicely Made Assistant Presiding
 Oficer-.Yesterday's Proceedings.
 BALTIMORE, Oct. 6.-The sessions of the Protestant Episcopal convention will be held daily from a. m. to 5:30 D. m. The House of Bishops assembled yesterday af- ternoon and e-elected Rev. Dr. William Tatlock of Stamford, Conn, secretary.
 Bishop Neely, of Maine, was elected chairman of the house and it will be his duty to preside in the absence of the senior bishop, Right. Rev. John Williams of Connecticut.
 The assembling of the House of Depu- ties brought together a distinguished body of clergymen and laymen. Among them were Chief Justice Melville ". Fuller of the United States Supreme Court, who is representative from the diocese of Chicago; Dr. Seth Low, Pres't of Columbia College. New York, and ex-
 Mayor of Brooklyn, one of the deputies from the Long Island diocese; ex-Gov. Henry P. Baldwin, of Michigan, from the Michigan diocese; Erastus Corning, Hamilton Fish, J. Pierepont Morgan, the banker, and w. Bayard Cutting of New York.
 Rev. Dr. Joseph Carey of Albany placed in nomination for president the Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix of Trinity Church, New oIA' tA AulIlDoE OL oe1cSdUoS SSCOIlOcu the nomination. The rules were suspended !, and the secretary instructed to cast the [ vote of the House for Mr. Dix. Taking the char Dr. Dix thanked the convention | for it's valuable testimonial of esteem in his reelection for a third term, and spoke ! of the important work to be transacted | during the session.
 Rev. Dr. Hutchins was unanimously re- | elected secretary, and appointed as his | assistants Rev. Henry Austice, of Western | New York: Rev. E. w. Worthincton, of | Ohio; Rev. Carroll M. Davis, of Missouri, Rev. w. c. Prout, of Albany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06

corner cabinet in the superstructure, which arises to the frieze molding.' ' Almost any of our army of mechanical readers could construct just such a piece of furniture, which W hen com. pleted would be lasting benefit and a work pleasing to look upon. For the panels bas reliefs of plaster of paris could be utilized and painted, if de sired, in natural colors. These sur- rounded by light ash or oak holdings would make very handsome appear ance. One or two majolica jars on the brackets, of which there should be about three, and pale blue plush cur tains to protect the books, would com plete a handsome and useful piece o1 f11rDifrro
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
A BOLD ABDUCTION.
Miss Leila Bennett Torn Away from Rom
 at Maxtown, o.

Miss Lela Bennett Torn Away from Home
 at Maxtown, o.
 CINCINNATI, O., Oct. 6.-At Maxtown, in the northeastern part of Franklin county, yesterday, there occurred des- perate encounter between three men and three women. A young man named Sam uel Bangs has for some time been paying attention to Miss Leila Bennett, who re- sides with her three brothers, a sister, and her elder brothers wife.
 Miss Bennett did everything possible to discourage Bangs, and expressed great indignation at his persistency. Yesterday morning Bangs, accompanied by his brother Edward and a man named Quince Van Tassell, appeared at the home of the Bennetts. There was no one there but the two Bennett girls, Edna and Lela, and the wife of A. E. Bennett. The la dies suspected that the fellows meant nc good to them, and when they rapped at the door, instead of opening it, locked it, and also locked all the other doors and windows, and all three fled to the upper part of the house.
 The men secured a ladder, and climb ing to an upper window smashed it in and entered the room. Edna Bennett procured shotgun and fired upon the | intruders. The shot struck Van Tassell in the breast, but before she could fire | again the gun was taken from her and | thrown out of the window. The two Bangs boys then seized Miss Leila and forced her out of the window, down the | ladder and into the wagon.
 They then drove away at full speed, and have so far eluded capture. The Bennetts are prominent and respect. able people and the whole neighborhood is out in arms against the abductors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
FIERCE FOREST FIRES
Still Raging Near Mays Landing - The
 Loss Heavy.

MAY's LANDING, N. J., Oct. 6.-The
 loss by the forest fires which are still rag ing in this vicinity is now estimated at
 over $50, 000 and promises to be much greater before they are extinguished.
 Residents of Hessville, below Petersburg were compelled to fight the flames all night to keep the fire away from the will lage.
 The winds which are prevailing in high force have driven the fire over miles and miles of the best timber ill South Jersey. Hundreds of cords of market wood were burned yesterday. This loss is keenly felt by the owners, as their entire sum- mer's work is represented in it. Large forces of men are fighting the | fire at every point with but little success, | and it is feared that the damage will be very great. Several small towns are
 threatened by the fire, and every precau- tion is being taken to keep it back. The
 large scope of timber burned over is a
 mass of charred wood
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
STORY OF A THIEF.
Fielding Traces an Incident in the ' Life of an Obscure Genius.
Only m Ordinary Crook Now, But He May Possibly Be Heard from Yet, in Politics, Law or the Publish
 ing Business.
tCoPYRIGHT, IS92.l


 Tn the lower strata of every trade or profession one is continually meeting with men who ought to be at the top. And at the top, where l live, am con- tinually meeting men who ought to be at the bottom. After opening this little chestnut from the tree of philosophy shall proceed to tell the story of a sneak thief who, if talent for his profession determined ones standing in it, would probably be publisher.
 This is true story, for cannot lie in hot weather. The reason for this ethical phenomenon is that during the heated term I am living in booming suburb, and conversation with the man who is booming it has discouraged me. l will not try to lie again until after he has been lynched. But as to the other thief, got the story of his little deal from n newspaper paragraph. The man who wrote the paragraph took his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
Complimentary.

Upguardson (meeting old friend on the street)- Atoml Glad to see you, old fellow. I've been reading your department in the Daily Bread with a good deal of interest lately. It's i'm proving right along.
 Atom Newspaper man)-Glad to hSaz it, old fellow. I'll tell Banks. He's been doing my work for the last ten days. I'm on vacation.
 Upguardson Burning red)-Why, ot course, might have known-that is, anybody could tell, you know, that er-folks all well? Looks as if we were going to have rain. Well, must be getting along. Afternoon!-Chicag Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
EOuR NEW SLEEVES.
We May Expect to See Them Al
 Sides This Fall.

We May Expect to See Them on All
 Sides This Fall.
 The accompanying cuts show four sleeve patterns which will be very popular in fall gowns.
 The first sleeve shown is leg-o'-mut- ton style in tweed, cheviot or serge, skillfully produced in waves and folds from shoulder to elbow. From the el- bow it is plain, and finished at the wrist withucord loops and gimp buttons, The second is a green tweed sleeve lined with old gold silk, and braided with gold cord.
 No. is a cream-colored surah silk spotted with coral pink, and trimmed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
GEoReIA,s ELECTION.

Democrats Carry the State by at Least
 BO,OOO.
 ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 6.-Georgia has gone Democratic by more than 60, 1000 ma- jority. Peek, the third party candidate for Governor, carried less than 20 out of the 137 counties in the State.
 The whole State Democratic ticket is elected. The Democrats have elected 155 members of the lower house and 42 Sen ators. The third party has elected 20 members to the lower house and two Sen Ptors,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
Many Uses of Soda.

There is nothing more useful about 2 kitchen than sal-soda. It will, dissolved in little water, remove grease from anything, and there is nothing like it for cleaning an iron sink. It is also the very best thing for cleaning hair brushes, which by the way, should be cleaned much more frequently than kho1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
To Clean g Hair Brush.

To clean hair brushes, dip them up and down in soda water, rinse in tepid water in which a little ammonia has been mixed. Place several thicknesses of brown paper on the back of a very moderate oven, set the brushes upon this, bristles down, and dry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
Cleveland Win Attend.

CHICAGO, Oct. 6.-It is now stated that ex- President Cleveland will accept the invitation to attend the dedication of. the Worlds Fair buildings, and that he is preparing a letter of acceptance The statement is confirmed by Director General Davis. Mir and Mrs. Cleveland are expected here on Oct. 2l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
An Heirloom.

Brace-Among my dearest treasures is the watch my father carried when he was a young man.
 Bagley-Would you mind letting me see it?
 Brace-Certainly not; but it is tempo rarily in the possession of my-er-far ther's brother.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
A Proud Darky,

Sam Johnsing-Look heah, Mistah Schaumburg, got caught in a shower yesterday, and dis suit is done s14sank so kin hardly breeve.
 Schaumburg-You vas mistaken, my friend. My goots never shrink. Dot suit was a little tight, perhaps, because you vas all swelled init pride because you vas so elegantly dressed.-Texas SiftinoS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06

with circular and straight frillings, to- gether with treble folds of plain silk.
 The "afternoon sleeve" shown in the fourth cut is made of Vicuna crepon cloth or bengaline, striped diagonally in the upper part with narrow velvet ribbon, matching in color the bone but tons, secured with button-holes.-N. Y. World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
To Render Canned Goods Safe.

If you are the least bit nervous about canned goods soak them-peas, Holsters, anYthing-an hour in iced water before heating them. This will remove any tinny taste that may be noticed in them, and take away the least shade of reproach that may cling to that best friend of the busy housekeeper, the canned article
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
Not That Kind.

Look here, Wagster, I've a bone to pick with you"
 "All right, old fellow. There's res taurant across the way. Make it nut ton bone, for I've quite an appetite."- Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
Chocolate Blanc Manee.

Dissolve one ounce of gelatine in as much water as will cover it, four ounces chocolate, grated, one quart of milk, twelve ounces of sugar; boil the milk, chocolate and sugar for five minutes; then add the gelatine and boil five minutes longer, stirring constantly; flavor with vanilla and pour into molds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06

''Poor fellow, he died in poverty" i" said a man of a person lately deceased.
 "That isn't anything" exclaimed a seedy bystander. Dying in poverty is no hardship; it's living in poverty that puts the thumb-screws on a fellow."- Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
Made Her Look Well.

Clara-How well you looked on the street yesterday.
 Maude Immensely fattered) )-Do you really think SO? am awfully glad. Clara-Yes, you had on such a becom- ing veil.-Cloak Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
Reasonable Expectation,

hBABOnADI0 E4peCGACIOns Mrs. Dix-I wonder what present husband will bring me tonight? Mrs. Hicks-What makes you expect one? Is it your birthday?
 Mrs. Dix-No-o; we quarreled this -=,rnin9.-N. Y. Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
The Difference

The Difference. The difference between a looking glass and a dude is that one reflects, but can't talk.-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
N, H. & H. Railroad Time Table
June 5. 1899. NAUGATUCK DIVISION. Trains leave Waterbury for

Trains leave Waterbury for NEW YORK-6:05. 7:30, s:26. 10.5O 8. m. 1:2s 3:25, 6:5S pm. Sunday 4:15-p. m. Return 5:O1, 800. 1003 8. al. 100, .4:O2, 6:02 D. m NEW HAVEN via Naugatuck Jurction-7:sO, S:e6. a. m.. 1:28, 3.25, 4.40. 5:5S D. m. Re. turn-S:OO, 1900 a. m, 1:45 p. m. Sunday 500 NEW LONDON and intermediate stations, BRIDGEP0RT-6:O 7:3O, 82s, 10:50, m ., 1:es, 3:25, 5:53 p. m. Sunday 4:15 9. m. Return -7:65. s:52 8. m.; 1910, s:2s, s:30, 7:47 p. ANsoN1AmSSS, 1e Ss 7so, T sas, 1o:5o, 1:as, saS 4Ao. 5:5s, (mixedp: m: Sunday 4:15 D.. m. e:10, e:20 P. m: Sunday s.46 a. m. 8:S7, 11:2s 8. m., 3:5S. SIS, :0A D. m. Saturday 9:15 p. m. Return :25, 7:55, 1920 8. m., 2:50, 4:40, 6:c0, m Saturday 7S5 D. m.
 MASTON-s:S2, 11:17, a. m., 3:53, 659, 900 70. Sunday 9:25 a. m. Return--7:0S, 7;55, 023, a. m., 2:55, 526 p. m. Sunday 3:47 RiNGToN-s:s 11:17, a. m., s:5s, 659. 900 Zoo a. m., 2:SO, sos p. m. Sunday 1928 p. m. STED-S S:32, 11:17 a. m.. S:53, 6:h9, 9:0Op Sunday 9:25 a. m. Return-6:3n, 7:10, f5, a. m., 2;05, 4:42 pm Sunday 800 pm. IUS FUTILE, General Manager.
 j. T. HAMPSTEAD, General Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
NEW YORK < NEW ENGLAND.

Passenger Train Service, week days, Sept 4, 1892.
 Trains leave Waterbury for BOSTON-7:30, a.m.; 100, *3.45 5,4:O)p.m. PROVIDENCE-7:3O 8. m.; 100, 400 m NEW YORK via aBrewsters-8C5 8. m.; 2 10 m, WORCESTER-7:30 a. m.; p. m. NEW LONDON 7:30 a. m., loo, 4:Oo p. m. PUTNAM-7:3o 8. m.; loo, 400 p. m WILLIMANTIC-7:s0 a.m.; 100, "3:45, 4:Ot D. m. sPRINGFIELD-7:3 8, m.; AGO p. m. NEW HAVEN via Plainville 7:30, 1o:46 a, n. 10 HARTFoRD-7:so, 1o:45 a.m.; 100, *s;45 400,
 S:15 p. m.
 NEW BRITAIN-7:so. 1o:45 a. m.; 100
 +3.45, 400, s:15 p. m.
 PLAINVILLE-7:3O, 10A5 a. m.; 100, '34h 400, 8:15 D. m.
 BRIsToL-7:sO, 1o:45 a. h.; loo "s:45, 400 8:15 p. m.
 rERRYygI1LLLE-7:so. 1o45 a. m.; 100, 'sas 400, S:15 D. m. WATERvILLE-7:so, 1o:45 m.; *S45 400, s:15
 D. m. UNION CITY-fs:o5 a. nr, f7:45 p. m. TOWANTIC-fs05 8. m., f2. 10, 7:45 p. m. SOUTHFORD-805 a. m.; 2:1O, 7:45 p. m. POMPERAUG VALLEY-s:C5 a.m.; 9 1o,7:45 pm. SANDY HOOK-s:05a. a. m.; 2:10, 7:45 p.m HAWLEYVILLE-s:o5 a. m.; s:10, 7:45, D. m. HDANBURY-s:05 8. m.; 2:10, 7:45 p.m. BREwsTERs- 8. m.; 2:10, p. m. E FISHKILL- a. m; 2:1O D. m, W Binghamton, Elmira, Jamestown, Clevc- ! land, Akron and Chicago S:05 m.; 2:1O P. m.
 POUGHKEEPsIE-via Hopewel junction. s:C5 a.. m., 2:10 p. m. Sundays only. | l. D. BARTON, Gen Sup't, Boston. A. c. Kendall, e. P. A., Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
ImprOVe Your Handwriting.

A course in business penmanship will prove to be a proHtable investment for anyone Class las, instruction Tues 'ay and Friday evenings E;, frl, IT formed in ornamental drawing and deslgnlng; Modelling in clay, P,aster and wax, eonducteea tea Manual Training school of New Haven. Inquire of A. C. Swenscn Pen Artist, room s6 Lhliey block Waterbury, Conn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1892-02-20

campaign material for use among
those who are opposed to pensions,
adopted resolution for an inves-
tlgation of the Pension Bureau.
They will probably find it a
boomerang before it is concluded.
The Senate Finance committee
has reported adversely on a whole
batch of financial bills, including
free coinage and Senator PETERS
land loan scheme. The House com
mittee on coinage has favorably re.
ported BANDS free coinage bill,
but it does not follow that the com
mittee on rules, which is the
autocrat of the House, will allow it
to be voted on at this session.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1892-02-20
1t Is Our Aim

to keep fully abreast with the -
and to do so we shall copt;nr.
keep the largest stock of The
best Of everything in the oroa.
line to be found in this section
you are not a customer and co,.
not acquainted with NJ
merits of our goods, we desire
To Get You
to begin at once to trade At II
store. We are satisfied tina, =,
goods will please, as it has alv,.,
been, and shall continue to ba -.
aim to furnish only the purest AMI
choicest of everything.
To Patronize
us is to practically 90 with II.
crowd, which embraces the mo.
careful buyers in this vieini,
Start the New Year right by re.olv
ing to confine your trading to
The Cash Grocery House.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1892-02-20
COntaltS Of the February Number
OF
THE HOME MAGAZINE,
Washington. d. C.
AL RECOLLECTIONS.
Wa shington ID. C.

PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS.
The present installment of Mrs. John A.
Logans Personal Recollections touches upon
one of the critical times in the history Of our
country, and is fraught with more than ord.
nary Interest.
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS.
Mary Lowe Dickinson's article. entitled
"Wherewithal Ye Shall be Clothed" is a vaiu.
able addition to her regular contributions
always so interesting TO those connected with
the great work of this "Sisterhood" which is
rendering such service in the cause Of Chris
tianity.
OUR SERIAL STORY.
Chapter Xxx of Mrs Harriet Taylor Uptous
interesting story, "Our Ensgu's LandiadT,'
concludes this serial in this number Of the
MAGAZINE.
PIANO PLAYERS.
THE Mozart Centenary" and Modern Piano
forte Playing" under this head, will be found
particularly interesting to the Home Mu'
stefan"
ONE TOO MANY.
Mrs. Harriet Prescott spofford's serial story, is
still continued in this number.
OUR LITTLE FOLKS.
Grammar Land" and the poem entitled BE
ing Man" by THE Young Reoiter" is fully
Tpr Hoyr 49,, 80 40 '0'"s y
as usual 'u's department Is as profAc y -
'ereSlloe matter as ever Miss Pruaen cou
templates articles on Ficus IF1g-treeh Mapies'
''u.3 y, ~ LIZ ICONS anu se'eFa ".'''
lhH zen LIE ahL VI BEAUTY.
Under this head "Gracefulness" is the theme
which viii prove of particular interest to the
lady readers Of the MAGAZINE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1892-02-20
4--Good Locks.

Good looks are more than skin
deep, depending upon healthy con.
dition Of all the vital organs. III
the liver be inactive, you have a
bilious look, if your stomach be dis
ordered you have a dispeptic look
and if your kidneys be affected you
have pinched look. Secure good
health and you will have good looks.
Electric Bitters is the great altera.
tive and Tonic acts directly on these
vital organs. Cures pimples,
blotches, boiIs and gives good
complexion. Sold at w. II. Pn'
deauAs drug store, so cents per
bottle.