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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
THEIR BRAVERY COMMENDED.

Secretary Tracy Thanks Officers and Elm
 ploYes of Mare Island Navy Yard.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-Secretary Tracy has issued general order commenting and making public acknowledgement of the important service rendered by fficers aud enlisted men of the navy and others during the disastrous fire at the Mare Island Navy Yard, San Francisco, on June 13 last, at which twelve persons were instantly killed by the explosion of ammunition.
 In his order Secretary Tracy says:
 "When it is considered that the explo- sion referred to had scattered burning fragments upon the roof of the shell house and about the building, that there was imminent danger of fire there- from reaching the magazine near by, which contained large quantity of powder. land that greater disaster was liable to ensue, the department is deeply impressed with the courageous conduct of those who promptly approached the building and by well directed and per- sistent efforts succeeded in preventing further loss of life and property"
 The order mentions Capt. J. c. Watson, Captain of the Yard, Commander c. E. Clarke, Surgeon D. O. Lewis and large number of naval officers, enlisted men and yard employees, and it also calls at tention to the services of Mrs. Ross McDougal.
 In conclusion the order says: "Where so many responded to the call of humanity and nobly performed their duty in this great emergency, it would be invidious on the part of the depart ment, and indeed difficult, to select any one for special commendation; but to those persons whose names appear in the l several reports received concerning the l accidents, and who are mentioned in this order, the thanks of the department are hereby tendered."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
Two Indian Swords.

The swordsticll, or "gupti," is of In- dian origin. There is one form of it which is peculiar to chiefs and men of rank. The hilt of the sword, forming the handle of the stick, is crutch shaped, and the owner, when lying on his divan, would have his arm resting upon this, so as never to be taken quite unarmed. It was called in Per sian "takiah-i-zafar," or ''cushion of victory" Another form of concealed sword was made so flexible as to be worn around the waist like girdle..--' Chambers Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

and below deep yoke of tucks and em- broidery.
 Knickers are either cut Turkish trouser style or else made with outings above the knee to widen the shape Lace ruf1es hang very long from them.
 Everything, in fact, has a tendency to puff. Corset covers are made with very full yokes, and night robes have likewise yokes that are a mass of little outings and that reach often down to the waist line. Night robes are made of dainty China silks in pale shades, with lace anywhere, everywhere They're the prettiest things imaginable, and since woman has the feather stitch ing fad she loves to sit and prick her pretty fingers making row after row of fancy stitches on her gowns.
 Skirts are still cut bell shaped for the most part. What silk ones are worn look very much like the silk summer gown that is, in the adornment of the edge. They have fancy ruffles. and puffs, and ribbons, and choux, and pretty fanciful arrangements, just as our summer gowns had. A pale pink imported cue in a certain brides rousseau is trimmed almost half way to the top. First on top is row of fine lace insertion over the pink silk, finely scalloped at each edge; below another band of insertion, much wider; then deep ruffle of lace hang ing over another one just as deep. The heading of the upper one is caught up all around in scallops and around the line of the scallop is embroidered nar- row band of roses, all in pink. It's perfectly lovely. The skirt has no belt, none of them have; they all tie with ribbons or have the slight fullness put in at the sides or back.
 It's a step from pretty lingerie-for the French word is so much nicer than ours that think we should always use tito pretty morning and deshabille robes. The loose jacket that one slips on to lounge in is made, like the night dress of China silk and laces.
 For an entire costume, however, soft
 wool goods make very attractive house gowns. One 1 have been admiring is of pale mauve cashmere of fine texture, | draped to quite an extent in front and closing at the side. At the neck, long pointed chemisette of white surah is in- l serted, cut quite dow and round Around it is berthe of dotted chiffon, and there is ruffle of chiffon at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

apparel beneath. It's sort of index tU character, think, and it's interesting to stand on the corner of busy woman's thoroughfare and make up our minds about our neighbors simply from the few inches of petticoat they display to all eyes. Pretty soon, when trains have disappeared from the streets, we shall be denied this privilege.
 This woman coming along now, for instance, with the remains of a once gorgeous silk petticoat, which is at present all frayed and ragged, we pro- nounce immediately careless and un- tidy. This slim girl behind her, with yesterdays mud still on her black alpaca, is worthy of no better epithet. The immense lady following, that trails a long piece of ruffle after her in stately fashion, is surely not aware that she looks ridiculous, or she couldn't possi- bly, be so dignified. But, oh! to see always such freshness and whiteness as the skirt that comes next displays! It is nothing more than plain, fine muslin, with deep hem and above it numerous fine tucks; but it's spotlessness carries the day.
 Black skirts have ruled all summer to great degree, but the old-fashi0hed white skirt is finding a larger and larger place in our hearts every day. Everyone thought black skirt would look so neat and clean. But, after all, black skirt frays out, a black skirt shows the mud very distinctly and some black skirts wear very gray. Then, when the summer girl had the white craze of only few weeks ago, of course she discarded everything that had a speck of color in it, even to the pretty rOse-colored silllcn- wear that went next her fair skin. Then she dis covered anew the charm of the dainty white garments, and now can't bear to go back again to the vari-colored silks.
 And yet, apart from the summer girl and the very young girl, considerable part of womankind still robes itself in black throughout-blacll silk union gar ment, black corset, stockings and skirts.
 Nothing has as yet superseded the tight-ftting silk union garment. For both summer and winter it answers every purpose, particularly with an ad- mixture of wool Every part of the body is protected from the caprices of temperature and winds in this most whimsical climate, and the outer gar ments can be selected with more free dom. The tints become more various daily. One sees now, in place of the faint blush pink, deep glowing shades, like the heart of pink carnation. The blues, too, are deeper than the old celes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
FREIGHT WRECK AT wALTHAM.
Three Flooded Horses and Car Load of
 Hogs Killed--One Man Injured.

BosToN, Oct. 1.-The fifth section of train No. 25S, eastbound on the Fitch burg railroad, broke apart at Waltham at 3:30 a. m. and bad wreck was the re- suit, blocking both tracks until late in the afternoon.
 Six or seven cars were smashed and the wreckage was piled twenty feet high.
 Two car loads of hogs, two carloads of grapes, car carrying three blooded horses belonging to II. NJ. Whitney of Boston, and two car loads of cotton were in the wreck.
 One of the horses was instantly killed and the other two were so badly injured that they had to be shot.
 Twenty or more hogs were killed and many more were so badly injured that they had to be killed.
 man named Aver, who was in charge of the horses, was thrown twenty feet into coal car on a side track and was so badly bruised that he had to be taken to the hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
THE FUN OF BEING BLIND.
How the World Seems to n Man Who
 Cannot Sec the Light.

How the World Seems to n Man Who
 Cannot Sec the Light.
 Blind people are provcrbially happy, but one would hardly expect to find even blind man giving a lecture with tho above title, "Tbe Fun of Being Blind" There is such a man, however, and he lives in the sunny state of Kansas. Here are few points in the lecture:
 It is very curious to notice how pco- pie will ask questions of blind man which they never think of asking of a person suffering from the loss of other senses.
 For instance, almost every person meet says: "IlCw did you become blind? Was it gradual loss of sight, or did you become blind all at on .p:"
 Now, how absurd it would be for . person to inquire of q balI-heaGcd AI;:2: ''Ilow did you lose your hair? Was it a gradual loss of hair, or did you become bald all at oncc?"
 There are many pleasures which a blind person enjoys in peculiar man. ner. His sense of hearing is licener, and he feels sensations as persons with full sight can never feel them. This peculiar sensation is like none of the other senses; it may be called, very properly, the blind mans sense.
 This is what gives him such keen pleasure in music. I can hear sounds from a piano or violin which not even the performer is able to detect.
 have heard sounds made by certain insects, which my friends who have their eyesight never can hope to hear. And when the breeze is in q certain quarter I can catch the sound of the ocean surf-bcat, many miles away. That is not while am in Kansas, but while visiting in the New England states.
 Among the pleasures of being blind is the impossibility of seeing ugly sights. And a blind man never has to behold physical deformity and suffering.
 Then again, all the friends of the blind man are beautiful. You rcmcm- Der in Victor Hugo's terrible story, "The Man That Laughs" Dea, the blind girl, always thought Gwinplaine was a handsome young man, although in reality he was hidcously deformed.
 The blind are always happy. They see the face of God, and that is enough. Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
RETURNING TO HAMBURG
 The Plague's Course Run and
 Fugitives Coming Back.
ENGLAND WILL EvAcuATE UGANDA.

Italian R asidents of Brnzil Protest gainst II!-Treatment = Revivaiist Moody Well Treated in Ireland -Paderewskrs En- agreements Cancelled.
 HAMBURG, Oct. 1.-The number of new cases of cholera is 63, and the number of burials Al. The expected relief of the hospitals has come with welcome sudden ness, and many volunteer nurses and physicians are retiring from service. But 92S cases are under treatment now, and in half of these the patients are already convalescent.
 Twenty infected houses have been ra zed to the ground. In St. Pauli 10 saloons and cafes, which did business through out the worst of the plague, have been closed for disinfection. The schools will be opened on October 10, on which date all the fugitives will probably have re- turned.
 Within the last five days 5000 or 3, 900 people, who left early in September, have returned. The hotelkeepers have reopen eti their houses, which have been practi. cally closed.
 Russian Hebrew emigrants wishing to return from Cuxhaven to Hamburg are not allowed to buy railroad tickets or ap- proach the trains.
 The resignation of Herr Bachmann, President of Police, is said to be immi- nent
 HAvRE, Oct. 1.-There were three new cases and six. deaths from cholera yesterday.
 ODESSA, Oct. 1. - Official announce ment has been made that there were ten cases of cholera and four deaths from the disease in this city between Sep. 23 and Sep. 2S.
 VIENNA, Oct 1. - There were foul deaths fl om cholera and three new cases at Cracow, Austrian Poland, yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
Real Estate at Real Bargains.

The following property will be sold on easy te'ms: The Erwin property on Vine street consisting of one dwelling house and four build ing lots. 47 feet front by l60 feet deep good oca street; four family house on Kingsbury street. nice home on. Abbott avenue; 3 good business blocks near Center Square;on south Main street, cheap home on Ridge street; pleasant homes on North Main street. also a three family house. modern improvements with good barn, rents for $62 per month: houses on central avenue; 1bloek and house on High street; a new house home on West Side hill, house and barn; new houses on Chapel street; brick block lately built and one family house with one or more build ing lots, fronting three streets. Money loan ed and loans wanted on first mortgage. For further information call or addI ,ss J. s. Fay's Real Bs- tate Loan and collecting office, No l5 South Main street, up stairs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
lLL-TREATED IN BRAZIL.

Iiniian Residents Make Complaint to
 Their Government.
 R ME, Oct IA delegation of citizens from Rio Janeiro have presented to the Foreign Office a protest against the treat ment accorded them by the Brazilian authorities.
 The protest was signed by thousands, and states that the courts and Govern ment officials ill Brazil consistently ig- nrra the rights of Italian res dents, and refuses redress when they complain of the abuses inflicted upon them.
 Signor Erin has promised to iuvesti gate the complaints.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
WOMAN OF FASHION.
New and Pretty Fancies in Stylish
 Lingerie.
White Once More Popular, Although Black Holds It's Own-New Ways or Trimming - Mourning
 Robes and Jackets.
ICoPYRIGHT, 1S92.l

Underwear-such an ugly word to represent such pretty things, isn't it? So ugly that don't wonder the diction- aries omit it altogether-for I've just looked in three and failed to find it. That which we wear under, yes; but not that which is concealed, for the slightest elevation of the outer garment will reveal glimpses, if no more, of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
England ASr"es to EVacuate Ugandn.

LONDON, Oct 1.-LorI Roseberry, Sec c~ta,y of State for Foreign Atfais, has .,Ot ti>,l the British East African Com 3auy that the government will agree to the evacuation of Uganda, if this be necessary, in view of the eompany's s tiraLcinl condition. In order to avoid the danger of immediate evacuation, the 1ovrrnment will give the time needful or the arrangement of the abandonment )! the country, anal wiu contribute to thr cost of occupation until the end of March.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

THE office of assessor is one of the most important in the gift of the peo- pie. Christian Hauser is a man who is capable and honest and well worthy of support.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

THE school ticket will in all probabil- ity be elected by larger majority than ever. The candidates, with one or two exceptions, are men of experience. The standard of the public schools is higher to-day than ever before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
A Chnrge Against SomerbY

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 1.-Horace Smith, counsel for the plaintiffs in the Iron Hall receivership case, makes a sensational statement He said that Somerby drew q check for S65 900, which was to be given to the plaintiffs if they would withdraw the suit, and that he started out with n bold dash to pay all the certificates of his friends, but was stopped by his own at torneyS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
A Brakeman Ku1ed,

CHICAGo, Oct. 1.-John Huss of OK ford, Chester county, a brakeman on the Central division of the Philadelphia, Wilmington x Baltimore Railroad, was killed last night in front of the Media station. While stepping from one car to another he made a mis-step and fell be- tween the cars, which passed over his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

CAPTAIN A. J. WOLFF as chairman of the district committee is the right man for the position. Honest, trustworthy and conscientious, he should be re-elect- ed by large majority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
A CLOSING WORD.

As the town and city vote next Mon day, so may they vote in November. It is incumbent, therefore, on democrats to adhere closely to party lines.
 The candidates on the various tickets are, every one of them, we'll qualified to fill the different offices for which they are named. Many of them have proved themselves, by actual service of greater or less extent, specially fitted to fill the positions for which they are candidates. That they are again in the field for the suffrages of their fellow citizens is creditable alike to themselves and the party which has honored them. The new men on the ticket are equally worthy of confidence and support. It will be a great misfortune to the democrats of Waterbury if the office of city clerk is turned over to a republican. The position carries with it responsi bilities that only those who have been closely connected with the municipal government fully understand. It is the key to the whole situation, so far as the success of democratic measures in the court of common council is concerned. The city clerk is a ready reference, as it were, who, while doing his whole duty, can still be of the greatest service to the party to whom he owes his election. It is on this account that the DEMOCRAT begs those of it's readers who have been urged to assist the movement to give to the enemy an office which has been con- trolled by democrats for so many years, to listen to the voice of reason and for this time place party fealty above per sonal enmity.
 From what we can learn the real 1 leaders of the different ward factions are ready to have hostilities cease. They have seen the folly of the internal strife that has proved so disastrous to the party. They realize now as they never did before that unless something is done the control of local affairs will be lost to the party which by virtue of numbers should be in power.
 l And yet they hesitate
 Each side charges the other with be- ing unfair and with resorting to meas lures that have resulted in years of bitterness. Without doubt there is some truth iD all of the allegations. First one and then another faction has been in the ascendency, and it may be that too radical use of the power con- ferred upon majorities has been used, but the sin has not been confined to any particular class.
 The DEMOCRAT appeals to the honest voters of the opposing factions to forget past differences and show the re- PuoLlcah le"uers' "ho aIe loohihS oh with ghoulish glee in anticipation of the election of their ticket, that the tune for harmony in the ranks of the democracy is here. Turn out and elect all of the regularly nominated candidates and hereafter the primaries will be con- ducted in the manner they should be, or the DEMOCRAT, and through it the pub- lie, will know the reason why.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
Sheriff Killed Hv Rol,brr,,

GUr1ut1E, o. T., Oct. lit is reported here that II. T. Nippal, the s.,crilr O. Cowlcy County, Kan, who started lass week in pursuit of the robbers whc robbed the bank at Dexter of S;I,0Dp, lo- cated the robbers in tine 0sage country and in attempting to arrest them Wa, shot and killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
Miners Wages Increased

PoTTsvILLE, Pa., Oct. At the meet ing of the committee of the Schuylkill Exchange the rate of wages of the miners and mine laborers of the Schuylkill region was fixed at 6 per cent. above a $2. 56 basis, an increase of 3 per cent. over the preceding month. All Reading & Le- high colleries are included in the late.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

EDWARD B. KELLEY deserves well of the democratic party and the people of the fourth ward. As a member of the board of aldermen and road board, he has done good work for this district. He is fairly entitled to the vote of every damocrat in the old fourtb.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
Mine Dir. ct"rs Refuse to Comprnmi.e.

PARIS. Oct. 1.-The directors of the GaImHuN mines have refused to make the cump. 0nt.se suggested by their strik ing yi.rlyrs. Deputy Manj,:n made a vio l>i.t appeal to the men after the an .5oC..ceiaent of this refusal, to continue jHe strike until they should win. l.e as ~urvl them tLat every R, publican in France would support them ill such d -Gcrs,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
siucdy We'll Treated in Ireland.

LONDON, Oct. 1.-Dwight l.. Moody 1Ee rcviv;list, in an interview with re- porter, said that his recent 10 days work in Ireland were the best days of his life ltc received, he said, the best possible treatment from Protestants \and Roman { athoiicS alike and from the press. He will return to Ireland in three weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

Dr Hales Household Ointment is posi- tive specific for pneumonia. It cures when all else fails. Sure cure for neugalgia. Sold by R. 0. Partree, 46 & 766 Bank street,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

JAMES J. CAssIN, candidate for city auditor, is the right man in the right place. His books are models of correct ness and neatness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
THE SPANS Il PRETENDER SPEAKS.
says He is on Good Terms With the Queen
 Put Can't Give Up 6s Rights.

Put Can't Give Up 6s Rights.
 LONDON. Oct. IA despatch to the Standard" represents Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, as saying:
 No doubt after the overthrow of Queen Cnristlana, Spain will become Re pu"lcan, bat she will finally return to Carlos allegiance. l am on good terms with eN-Queen lsabella, whom l recently visited, but l cannot give up my rights. Our principles admit of no reconciliation. l have ordered my adherents to abandon the passive attitude they have hitherto nuintained toward Queen Christiana."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

gowns edge, and undersleeves of tho same material. Over these sleeves go others of mauve cashmere, hanging loose and full. Where the gown is caught together at the side a big white bow falls very short but very broad.
 EVA A SCHUBERT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
Hill TreparinS His Specches.

ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 1. - Senate David E, Hill is preparing q number |, speeches. I.e will speak in this Cit some time next month, thence in Vir rini and will devote the last two weeks of tin. campaign to New York, Indiana, Con, necticut and New Jersey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

JOHN THOMPSON and John Maher will bring experience and honesty to the board of relief. They are friends'of the workingman and should be elected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
E,..l. r.w.ki,s nngay..n.nt. c.nce.lan.

FARES, Get. 1.-Iadurvwslli's physi- cians say that it will be two months be fore Ee will be able to appear his English tour. His first fifteen engage ments for concerts in California havo been cancel ed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01
False Economy

8 practiced by people who buy inferior articles of food because cheaper than standard goods. Infants are entitled to
 the best food obtainable. It is fact that the Gail Borden "Eagle" Brand Con- densed Milk is the best infant food. Your grocer and druggist keep it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-01

Cardinal LaviGerie Returns to .kigier<.
 PARIS, Oct. 1.-Cardinal I.avigcrir has returned to his archiepscop1l seat in Algiers much improved in health.