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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
DAHOMEYANS RETRIEVING.

Defeated With Heavy Loss By the French
 Troops in Duzon Pass.
 PARIS, Oct. 10.-Colonel Dodds, who is commanding the expedition against Da- honey, reports that one of his parties of skirmishers was attacked on Oct. 6, but the main body repulsed the enemy, with heavy losses. The French lost four Europeans and three natives, and eight Europeans and fourteen natives were wounded.
 The battle lasted for several hours, when the French were victorious and carried the intrenchments at the point of the bayonet. The French total losses were five killed and twenty wounded.
 The Dahomeyaps established four lines of defense, ,stwo of which have fallen into the hands of the French.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
Dancing and Department.

George Prutting, jr, of Hartford takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Waterbury and vicinity, that he will open school of dancing and deport- ment on Monday, October 10, at Leaven- worth hall. Adult classes Qadies and fmisses and masters) Monday afternoon from 4:15 to o'clock. For time and further particulars please see MT Prutt- ing at the hall Monday, October 10 from 2 to 9 D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
Committeeman Campbell is sanguine.

CHICAGO, Oct. 10.-William J. Camp bell, National Committeeman from Hi nois, who was in New York last week in consultation with the Republican party leaders, has returned. He makes satis- factory report to those in charge of the Republican campaign in this State. He says that there is little doubt that New York will give larger majority for liar rison than it gave four years ago. He also believes that Connecticut's electoral vote will be for the President, while there will be stiff fight for New Jersey, West Virginia, and Delaware.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
STEAMSHIP DAGo DISABLED.

Sisnaled by the Scythia Her Way to
 New York.
 BOSTON, Oct. 10. - The steamship Scythia has arrived from Liverpool, and reports signaling, on Oct. 7, latit ude 42 deg. 55 min. north, longitude 61 deg. 49 min. east, the steamer Dago, of Sunder- land, for New York. The Dago reported her machinery disabled, but all we'll otherwise.
 As there was no sickness on the Scythia sue was not detained at Quar- antino
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
Epidemic of Glanders Near Norwalk

NoRwALK, Conn.,, Oct. 10.-Farmers in New Canaan, Wilton and other small towns north of this city are disturbed over the prevalence of glanders, the dis ease having broken out in 8 number of stables and many horses being infected. The humane society agents in Middle brook and Bridgeport have made an examination of some animals attacked and are taking steps to get the disease in check. -.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
Philadelphia Italians Celebrate.

PHn.ADELPHIA, Oct. 10.-The name and fame of him who gave birth to the American continent aroused the enthusi- asm of Philadelphia's Italian residents yesterday. Parades, processions, floral and bunting decorations, fantastic lant- erns up on the houses, solemn vespers. an oration by Father Isoleri and reception to Chevalier Masiglia, the Italian Consul, in the hall of the Unones Fratellana, were features in the programme carried out by the countrymen of Columbus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
TsnnysOn's Successor Heard
 From.
The HustIers of the Valley.

The Hustlers of the Valley.
 I. Many moons have passed away Since first we met each other; found the lady of my choice Out shopping with her mother our friendship grew and one bright night tried my heart Sv to ,Sat Talty famous store "The Hustlers of the Valley"
 IL The thought had often crossed our mlhus' That we should be united; The tery thought, indeed Lis tTue' Made both our hearts delighted. , But thought and practice are two thlhSs That do not always tally, And yet we kept our minds upon The Hustlers of the Valley.
 III. we waited-trled to save the cash, But single-that's a trick; Sunday nights would come and go, The cash kept going quick At last we bolted,-boldly struck bee line through an alley And landed in that famous store, "The Hustlers of the Valley"
 ". We first examined all the stock On their spacious heors; The busy clerks were kind. polite. So different from other stores. The stock was all the heart could ask' With prices suiting Tom or sally; And soon we found ourselves at home, With "The Hustlers of the Valley"
 V, Che year has passed, and now we say To friends on every hand; Don't hesitate, but go at once, To South Main clear to Grand. Of all the stocks that we could ind, There's none with them could tally; Now don'C forget, but keep in mind, ''The Hust,ers of the Valley"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
Camp Low to Be Used Permanently,

CAMP Low, SANDY Hook, N. j., Oct.
 10.-Camp Low, it is now undvrstood, is to be permanent Government quaran- tine station, as Surgeon Major Sawtelle has received notice that steam disinfect- ing buildings are to be erected; that bathing facilities will be provided, and that 8 permanent guard of a sergeant and six men from the regular army will be made for the protection of the propert y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
Rir s,rnw Goods Asslenmsnt.

MDDLEBoRo, Mass, Oct. 10.-A B. Alden & Co, one of the largest manu- facturers of straw goods in the country, have made an assignment to George ". Stetson, of Middleboro, and Hugh B. Thompson, of New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
H.avx Regl.tratIon at Cornlng.

CORNING DEPOT, N. Y., Oct. 1O.-The first days registration in this city this year was about triple that of the first day at last years general election. The Republicans seem to be the most active in their work here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
THE JUROR SLEPT.
And so John Hawley's Counsel Ask F
 Nexv Trial

And SO John Hawley's Counsel Ask For New Trial.
 Attorneys Williams and Downs, counsel for John Hawley. who was con vlcted in Bridgeport onS Friday, of the murder of Mary L. Munson, have filed with the clerk of the superior court a a new trial. Trey allege that John Goodsell, one of the jurors, slept during the trial. Counsel foI Hawley inter viewed the reporters who attended the trial and subpenaed them to testify that Goodsell was asleep duringIthe greater part of the trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
Damace by storm at Cape May.

CAPE MAY, N. J., Oct 10.-The heavy
 electrical and hail storm of Saturday night did much damage. Trees were up rooted, roofs blown off, the ocean pier badly damaged, and the fishing fleet sus- tained a loss of several thousand dollars.
 The Presidential yacht Glover was blown over on meadow. It is thought that she vii be gotten off without material injury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
"A Big Mistake"

Is the subject of a clever sketch in our north show window. "A big mistake" is what you will make if you don't carefully ex- anime the suits in the same window. They are are our RIGHTLY MADE Suits, and as they are made especially for us you will not find the same elsewhere. Try them on, you will not find the same fit and finish elsewhere. Another good point, you will find the colors fast, absolutely fast, a very good point 10 consider when buying a winter suit, in the fashionable shades, and last. but not least our prices are fast. Every suit is marked in plain figures, one price to everybody, and that price is the lowest that the same quality can be sold for in any city. We have a large trade on these fine suits and sell them at very close margins,
 J. B. MULLINGS,
 97, 99, 1O1 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
LOCAL LINES.

PHELAN'S Cream Java Coffee is the coffee to drink. 90 cents per pound.
 The best groceries, fruit and vegetables, and prompt and polite attention, all at LADD'S grocery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
Attention, Ladies,

Grand opening of Fall and Winter Mil inery at Miss Julia Igo's, No 70 Bank street, over City drug store, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October Il, 1s and 13. All ladies are cordially invited to attend. No cards.
 Waterbury, Oct 9, '92.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10

CLINTON, Tenn, Oct 10.-The trial of D. B. Monroe, the leader of the miners in the recent rebellion, charged with murder and rfoting, has ended. The jury. was unable to akree and was discharged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-10
Our Fall Opening Takes Place on Wednesday and
 Thursday.

Programme For "Wednesday Afternoon
 2:3O to 5. 1 March, Remembrance of Hei-
 delberg. 2 Overture, Poet and Peasant. 8 Waltz, Spirit of Love. 4 Gavotte, The Lovers Dream. 5 Selection from the opera Mariana. 6 Schottische, La Fee de Champs
 Elysee. ' Clarionet Solo, Second Air
 and Variation by B. s.
 Thornton, performed by F.
 H. Blake. 8 Polka, Idyl, 9 Galop de Concert, Bald da
 Bald Dort
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-12-21
CHRISTMAS.

oh, the glorious Christmas weather, when
all hearts keep time together,
And we never have feeling that is not
serene and bright;
When the snow is falling, falling, and the
sound of coasters calling
To their fellows on the hillside echoes
clearly through the night.
How the sleighbels tingle, tingle. while the
snow goes crinkle, crinkle.
And the furs and robes about us hardly
serve to keep us warm;
And our feet and fingers tingle to tho music
and the jingle,
As we drive on swiftly homeward through
the thick flying storm.
How the lights shine out TO meet us; how the
dogs rush out to greet us,
As we draw up at the gateway; and the
horses, in a steam,
Stand there restless, stamping, stamping in
the drifting snow and camping
At their bits, impatient of us--like the
shadows in a dream.
How the blazing hickory fire flashes higher,
higher, higher,
As we pile the wood upon it and draw
closer all around;
And the cracking and the swapping of the
logs, like wood-gnomes rapping
For release from out their prisons has
weird and wintry sound
oh, the warmth and love within there! Oh.
the stories that we spin there
To the children, of the goblins who live
out in all the snow:
And at length we leave the fable, and recall
the lowly stable
Where the King of Love was lying many
centuries ago.
TIL, as we all sat there thinking, little eyes
with sleep are blinking
And the old clock in the hallway tells of
Christmas come again;
Ana the whole white earth rejoices as we
hear the angel voices
Sing again the old, old story; peace on
earth, good will TO men,"
Then to wake up at the dawning of a glori-
Gus Christmas morning,
To find everybody happy with the warmth
Of Christmas cheer
All, when love is such feeling, all our bet.
ter selves revealing,
Let us dwell in love forever and bsve
Christmas all the year.
james G. Burnett.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-12-21
"Compressed Tea. "

A novelty for travellers who enjoy the
cup that cheers is "compressed tea. "
This is put up by certain Russian firms
resident in China. II is made of the
fine dust of tea-leaves, but is none the
less expensive for all that, for it is com
pressed by the powerful force of steam
machinery into compact tablets which
take up about oue-sixth the space which
the same amount of loose tea-leaycs
would occupy. These tablets are IN
turn enclosed in tinfoil, then in fancy
paper wrappers, and finally packed in
metal lined cases. Put up in this way,
the tea is considerably easier to carry,
and the fine dust of the tea which is
usually sold at a low price is made use
of to good profit. These tablets of tea
have been extensively used for some
time in Russia, for every Russian Enjoys
his cup of tea aud knows but little about
coffee, though the Turk, who is at his
very doors, makes the very best coiGee in
the world. Thus far these tablets of tea
have not been imported TO auy extent
into our country.-New York Tribune,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-12-21

One good result which the Illustrated
American thinks is likely to follow Eng
lands seizure Of the Gilbert Islands is
the stoppage OF the "contract labor
business. The supply of labor for the
coffee plantations in Mexico is small,
dear and unreliable. The planters, there
fore, turned to the natives of the South
Sea Islands to obtain the workmen need.
ed. Two years ago cargo of 800 Gill
bert Islanders was landed. The natives
we're under contract to work on the
coffee plantations for three years at from
81 to $40 a month. At the expiration
of that period they were to be returned
to their homes. Notwithstanding the
contracts the laboreIs were virtually
slaves. How many will ever reach home
again remains to be seen.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-12-21

required investigation, and when the
bright red top disappeared longer than
usual he could stand it no more, but
jumping with dash, regardless OF the
bitter cold water, swan out for the point
where he last saw the float.
Mildred's face was study. "Oh, my
poor little dogl" she cried. "Do get
him out at once, Mr.. Galloway, and
bring him in. Don't lose a moment. "
As we'll as his laughter would let him
johnson was padding to meet the bold
swimmer, aud leant ready in the bows,
with my sleeves turned up, to grab him
as soon as he was near enough. His
round, little head and big eyes and red
coat made him look like some stran &c
new water-baby ONE to view the world
When he was within SIX feet OF the boat
aud l was just making ready for the
grasp, there was a mad swirl that sent
the water flying into my face, rush, a
huge pair of jaws swept the surface, and
in a moment tne Patriarch had pulled
poor Goliah under the water, and he was
lost to our sight!
All the girls screamed in chorus, and
Mildred gave such weird, wild, ago
nized cry, as she saw her darling disap-
pear to certain death, that l felt almost
as if were a murderer; for had l not
been fishing this would never have hap
pened.
johnson had all his wits about him
"He's gone for hIs hold there under
the willow said he, driving the SLOW
punt forward, and plunging the pole
deep into the water in hopesof frighten-
ING the monster of his prey. As he did
so up came fish and dog, the latter strug-
Cling gamely, bnt still held across his
quarters in the cruel jaws.
could not help myself-in moment
l dived from the punt right on to them,
and quick as thought with my left hand
grabbed Goliath by the collar, whilst
with my right / struck heavy blow
across the pixies jaws, whic made him
leave go.
johnson seized my hand as l turned
round, and was helping me into the
punt when the Patriarch, wildly enage I
at losing his Prey, made another dash,
grasping my arm just above the wrist in
bis effort TO get at tue dog. Bat his
Nemesis had come. johnson had the
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-12-21
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

Fifty-one metals are now known to
exist.
The dragon fly can devour it's own
body and the head still live.
The bleaching Of one piece of linen
requires forty-four distinct operations.
Fish are thought to be very cold, yet
their normal temperature is sseventy-seven
degrees.
The astronomers say there are at least
$4,000, 900 suns, each as large and many
larger than ours, in the Milky Way.
There are seventeen different railroad
gauges in this country, varying from two
feet to five feet seven inches in width.
Hypodermic injections of percedat is
said to be the new cholera remedy which
checked the disease in Hamburg, Ger
many.
The moth has a fur jacket and the
butterfly noue because the nocturnal
habits Of the moth require it, the dur
nal movements of the butterfly do not.
From japanese fruit German chem
ist has obtained green coloring matter,
trickosanthine, which is interesting as
being the first vegetable green differing
decidedly from chlorophyll.
1t can be proven by simple calcula-
tion that the number of people which
have existed on the globe during the
past 6000 years approximates the grand
total of Sc, 900, 900, 900, 900, 900.
1t is proposed to construct railway to
the top of Ben Nevis, the highest noun.
tain in the British Islands, where a me-
teorological observatory has been main
tanned for years, connected with the
lower world by telegraph wire.
Calculations deducted by newly in.
vented "electric measuring and flash
light Photographic apparatus" prove that
cannon balls move through the air at the
rate of 1926 feet per second, the average
being about three seconds to the mile.
Recent astronomical calculations have
caused the "star- gazers" to announce
that the surface Of the moon Is about as
great as that of Africa and Australia
combined, or about equal to the area of
North and South America, without the
islands.
Mars is in opposition about once in
two years, but, owing to the eccentriclty
of his orbit, his distance from the earth
varies greatly at different oppositions.
The most favorable ones--like those of
the past summer aud 1S77-occur at in
tervals of about fifteen years.
A man in Columbus, Ohio, has pat
erted an electrical device intended to
automatically lower and raise rOilroa1
gates at grade crossings at the approach
and after the passing OF trains. The ap.
paratus is expected to entirely supplant
the fagmen and gate tenders.
Heat-ightning is simply the reflection
of the lightning of distant storms, too
far away for the noise CT the thunder to
reach us. These storms often draw
nearer and develop into the ordinary
type of thunder. showers, or they may
pass away in another direction.
A steam dynamo is the latest combina.
tion noted. In this the steam engine
au upright one-ls attached to the
dynamo, instead of, as ct first, the dy-
namo being attached to the engine. The
floor space required is no larger than
if the dynamo had "A pulley for belt driy-
ing.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-12-21

An electric railroad to run 100 mile:
au hour between Chicago aud St. Louis
10 projected. "This sounds big," COM
ments the New York Tribune, "but the
range OF electrical possibilities has by no
means been reached. The successful
operation of sucha road would doubtless
point to important changes in our
methods of transportation. A speed OF
100 miles an hour, however, will require
an almost perfectly straight track, and
on the great majority of the railroads OF
the East it would be entirely out of tho
question. One most excellent thing
about the proposed new road is that it
will have no grade crossings"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-12-21

] thorns, and with open weather, ano
four good horses in the stable,
grudged missing even oneday's hunt
ing. Still a bachelors hunting.
box, seven miles from anywhere,
was not exactly my idea of the place to
Christmas in; so l turned over in my
mind the merits and dement's of my
various friends establishments, but
could not come to any conclusion as to
which l intended to honor with my
presence.
The evening post settled the matter
for me.
1.-THE very place." I cried, when just
as had finished dinner the maid
brought in letter from my old chum,
Langham Carter, who was home on a
six months furlough fIom India. He
and l had been close friends ft school,
but we had not met again until one win
ter when | went out to India for some
tiger and big game shooting. We were
both staying with Sanderson, at Mysore,
and good sport we had. He showed us
how to catch elephants, as only he knows
how, and put me in the way of bagging
my first tiger.
"What fun it was and what a good
sort old George Sanderson is-very few
like him, worse luck" / mused, as
Langham's letter recalled that jolly time
which we had spent together.
'Dear Frank his note ran, "I am
going down to The Moat for Christmas
and hope youll come, too. You can
have good mount on any of the dad s
horses-they are all your sort, we'll bred
and good performers. If you bring a rod
you can catch pixies galore and of sizes
large in the moat. Father and mother
and the girls (you remember Nellie and
Nora when they were little) will be de-
lighted to see you once more. Come by
the carly train on Christmas Eve and
I'll me you at the station. Don't bother
to write, just send a wire to say you're
coming"
so next morning / sent my message,
"Thanks, delighted to come" and spent
the rest OF the day in pleasant anticipa-
tion of the fun was going to have. If
there is cne thing / like, or love, next
to hunting, it is a bit of good fishing,
and big pike is my especial in the fish
line; so packed up my rod and looked
out suitable tackle for the mighty mon
archs of whom Lang spoke.
1t was only midday when l reached
the Carriers station, for had got up be-
times. Two very pretty girls were wait
ing for me on the platform; and l in
stantly recognized one as an improved
edition of the little Nellie used to chase
and kiss under the mistletoe long ago.
She had been my first love, and we
made all sorts OF VOWS and promises dur
ing the winter holidays that spent at
The MoIt as boy. Her companion YVES
not Moral felt sure of that-but
thought she was the most beautiful
woman / had ever beheld. Medium
height, and fair, with curly golden hair
under an Astrakan cap, she looked quite
the regular Christmas-story-b book picture
girl, with the advantage of a merry pair
OF sparkling gray eyes and a laughing
face. In her arms she carried a mite of
toy bull terrier, in a smart red coat.
As pulled my traps out Of the train
Miss Carter came up and shook hands.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-12-21

ing Johnson's directions, swung it well
out into deep hole at the mouth of a
backwater that ran round little island
in front of the house.
"That's the place, just where your float
is now," cried the squire, who with the
girls had come down on the lawn to
watch the fun.
A charming oupthey made-that fine
old country gentlemen, the picture OF
health and good nature, with three pretty
girls standing by him, and Don, his
sedate old pointer, at his heels; while
gayly froicking round them all was the
irrepressible Goliah, who seemed to i'm
agiue that the whole party had come out
entirely for his qualification and amuse
ment. As my bait touched the water
the excitable little dog pricked up his
ears, and advanced at the waters edge,
surveying it critically as If he fancied it
might be some vagrant water rat with
whom it was bis duty to do battle.
"Come to heel, Goliah, come to heel,
called Mildred. you'll tumble in and
catch your death of cold"
But she called in vain, he needed not
her warning, and / almost forgot
my fishing, 50 taken up was | with
watching the comical little beast, as he
lodged about the bank in fussy impor-
tauce, his red jacket contrasting prettily
with the dry grass and weeds.
My bait was so big and lively that it
kept the float moving briskly, constantly
pulling it under, and as had no spare
corks l was obliged to let it go, hoping
that a sensible patriarch would discrimi-
nate between a bony roach and float
and prefer the former, iu spite of the
attractive red top of the latter.
However the eccentric vagaries Of the
said red top attracted all Master Go
liath's attention, and each time the float
bobbed up he gave little jump and a
yap in unison. At length his excitement
grew so intense that we all burst out
laughing. To him it appeared no laugh
ing matter, but a serious subject which