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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Affer Other Worlds.

Every year we get to know more ana moro about the moon, but still our knowledge is comparatively meager. According to an English paper. French savant has a most wonderful scheme that will add greatly to our knowledge.
 This Frenchman, NJ. Francois Delon- cle, has in mind the Paris exposition of 1900; for Paris is going to give another marvellous worlds fair then, provided all is we'll and there are no wars on hand. The scheme is to have a mirror of crystal, eight meters in diameter, which will weight about eight tons, and by means of this gigantic thing to examine the moon in detail The scheme has been discussed by many scientists, and they admit its merits and declare that the scheme is not inn possible. The only trouble is that no plan has yet been devised to place the mirror in position, which would have to be on mountain two miles high in or der to secure the proper atmospheric conditions If this can be accomplished and a few other details arranged, 8 truly wonderful result Is promised. 
 The moon is only two hundred and forty thousand miles away, but in this glass would seem but five miles. Ob- jects in the moon that are as high as a four-story house could be distinguished with ease, and then just think what wonderful things would be seen! It is interesting to simply imagine such a scheme, but to have it put into execu- tion would be overpowering.
 If the plan is carried out in all the de. tails, and the results are as expected the twentieth century will probably find us in communication with the peo pie who are supposed to inhabit Mars And after that-well, what happens after the twentieth century will not in tcrest us, so it would be useless to spec | ulate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
MINNESOTA boasts of one of the mo

MINNESOTA boasts of one of the most successful woman farmers. She is Miss Sarah Pollard, and she owns half sec tion of land in Polk county, which she works without any help except in har- vest season. She is young woman of many accomplishments and left 0 com fortable home in the east to take up her agricultural career. She does her own blowing, seeding and narrowing, and operates her entire farm without assist ance or counsel. When she is engaged in her active occupations she wears 8 short skirt falling just below the knees and knee brooches to match it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Made Peers of England.

LONDON, Aug. 23.-A peerage has been conferred on the Right Hon. Sir Lyon Playfair, NJ. P. for South Leeds. Sir Lyon is 73 years of age, and one of the most learned men in England. He is a Scotchman, born in India, where his father was Inspector General of hos pitfalls. The elevation of Sir Lyon to the peerage will leave the seat for South Leeds vacant. As Sir Lyon had a major ity of 1 ,535 the seat seems to be safe for the Liberals. A peerage has also been conferred on Mr. Cyril Flower, NJ. P. for south Bclforshire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
CHOLERA IN GERMANY
It Has Obtained a Foothold in
 Hamburg.
DANGER FROM THE IMMIGRANTS

Their Raggaee Not Disinfected by Steam-
 ship Companies, and it is Feared the Dis
 ease Win Extend to This Country--New
 English Peers.
 HAMBURG, Aug. 23.-There is no doubt that the cholera has found it's way to this city. The police prefect officially admits the prevalence of cholerine in the suburbs Liergedorf, Wandsbeck and Altona. The fatal results leave no doubt that the dis ease is genuine Asiatic cholera. The number of deaths in Altoona alone since the first of this month has been 680 against 2S6 during the whole of last month.
 According to instructions from the Su- pervising Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Service in Washington, Dr. Wy man, the effects of immigrants should be submitted to exposure of steam not less than one hour, yet this order has not been complied with on the docks of either the Hamburg American Packet Compan y or the North German Lloyd, but it is promised as soon as the preparations are completed.
 BERLIN, Aug. 23.-In spite of the effort of the government officials to suppress the news concerning the spread of the cholera, it is known that the epidemic has made formidable progress during the re- cent hot spell. On the Marienburg Mlawka line of the Eastern Railroad where cargo traffic has been entirely stopped, the epidemic is raging in the | villages.
 VIENNA, Aug 23-The Deputy Cover nor of Brady in Galocoa reports that the ch olera has made such progress in his district that he was compelled to prohibit the annual pilgrimage to Podgamien.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23

CHAIRMAN CARTER, so it is said, is paying considerable attention to the southern end of the republican rainbow. His committee has made arrangements to ald financially and otherwise the Kolbites in Alabama; the Buchanan independent movement in Tennessee, and the so-called peoples party move ment in all of the southern states, hoping thereby to split the democratic vote and get the electoral votes of some of those states for Harrison and Reid. The intent of this rainbow is so plain that the democratic leaders do not believe that any considerable number of democratic voters in the south will allow themselves to be used as catspaws to pull the republican chestnuts out ot the fire of popular disapproval.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Enn nt Annt Hnttx.s.

Mother-I did not know that Aunt Hetty was having her house repainted, or I wouldn't have sent you children there to spend the day.
 Young Hopeful-Oh, we had nice time. Aunt Hetty didn't bother us at all, she was so busy with the wSrkmen. We went upstairs all by ourselves, and played xeepin' geological garden.
 "What did you do for animals?"
 "We hadn't any 'cept Aunt Hetty's Fido, and the canary, and the cat, but we painted them six different colors. Good News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
CHARLES E. BUSH,

" @V7~'
 The papers had been accommodating in the office from Monday until Friday and then Thursdays papers were sent to the camp with the above note. It was too late of course at that time to send for them, as the papers were several days old. The papers were sent from the Waterbury postoitice promptly. We imagine that there might be a still greater improvement in the mail service at the Mantle camp next year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Useless Worry.

There is much truth and more phi observations of a traveller at St. Louis hotel the other day:
 Every little while," he says, ''some speculator lifts up his voice to proclaim that in a few generations more man will be hairless biped. Now another ion that the coming man will be dumb as well as bald. I admit that the heavy hats worn are conducive to badness; that reading much and talking little tends to affect unfavorably mans | tlucncy of speech; but it is just as reasonable to predict that the thirticth century man will be blind a& that he will have no use for barbers and tele- phones. Unquestionably artificial lights and close study tend to impair the eyesight, and physical defects have tendency to become aggravated and permanent. Fifty years ago it was a rare thing to see n man or a woman wearing glasses before reaching middle life; now fully twenty per cent. of the population employ artificial aids tc vision before passing the period o1 puberty. When a man is both bald and blind, and woman has become speechless, the life of the latter will scarce be worth the living. But an an optimist. Civilization, having created the complaint, can be confidently re lied upon to furnish the cure. We neec not worry about posterity."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
The Heat Continues in Europe.

PARIS, Aug. 23.-The terrible heat continues with fatal effects, directly and indirectly. The heat snapped a rail at the Bourse street freight station causing the telescoping of a train. The driver and stoker of the train were crushed to death At Lyons hundreds had to leave work on account of the heat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23

Don't suffer with oS spepsia. Dr Hales Household Tea will cure you justas cer- tain as you use it. For sale by R c. Partree, 46 & 766 Bank street.
 Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure cures every kind of cough from a simple cold to incipient consumption Sold by R. 0. Partree, 46 6 766 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
JACQUES OPERA HOUSE Friday Evening, Aug 26, 1891
 THE FAMOUS Luciers' MinstreIs,
Straffin & Luciers, Manager.

Russian Uniformed Military Band and Orchestra. 30 Brilliant Artists headed by the Lucier Brothers, and Harry Wood worth the great comedian, supported by full and powerful company. A coterie of brilliant artists, everything new, bright, sparkling, highest grade, refined fun, comical conclusions, musical special ties, acrobatic features, clog dances, grand street parade. Don't miss the Two Grand Free Con l certs by the Famous Russian Band of rec ognized soloists.
 Dr G. w. Huntley, General Representa- tive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

THE democratic primaries will be held nextj Friday afternoon and even ing. The outlook at present is very favorable for harmony and good feeling all around. This is as it should be. Let good representative men be placed upon the different committees and the result will insure a larger majority than ever for the democratic ticket this fall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
He Had Observed It.

By the way, Johnson," said the man who was looking over the new Chicago Directory, "have you noticed how the Johnsons lead the Smiths this year?"
 "Hum-yes," replied young MT. John son, somewhat embarrassed. II expect to-er-to lead one of the Smiths to the altar next week myself. f."-Chicagf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Ignorant City Folks.

City Niece (reprovinglyl-Uncle Way back, why do you pour your coffee into the saucer before drinking it?
 Uncle Waybacll To cool it. The more air surface you give it, the quicker it cools. Guess these ere city schools don't teach much science, do they?-N Y Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
D po.o-r, vos+erd-Conldn't he ston9
The Conscientious Friend.

Gus De Smith-You have not congrat- ulated me on my approaching marriage.
 Col. Yerger-You see, l can't con- scientiously extend any congratulations to you, since am not acquainted with the young lady you are about to marry. On the other hand, knowing you inti- mately, cannot conscientiously con- gratulate your future wife.-Texas SiftinpS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23

THE mail facilities at Camp White this year were not what they were ad- vertised to be, by long ways. For five days of the week there were thirty copies of the DEMOCRAT sent from this office, and only on one of the days did the papers reach the party to whom they were addressed, and then they were sent along with the following note:
 PosToFFICE, NIANTIC, Conn.
 Call for papers, too large for delivery bV carrier
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
corhett Accepts McCanrex.s Chn1leng.

AsBURy PARK, N. J., Aug. 25.-,James J. Corbett telegraphed to the editor ot the ''Sun," of New York, that he will ac cept the challenge of Mir. McCai1rey. Cor bett, in a newspaper article some tjmt ago said he would like an opportunity of meeting McCaifrey under an agreement to knock him out in four rounds for $2, 900 a side,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Candid Tommy.

C Aged Widower (courting young wid- ow, says to her boy Tommy)-You are 0 handsome little fellow.
 Tommy (wearily)-Yes, that's what all the old codgers say who come spark ing mamma.-Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
An Exile from Home.

Travers-Tve just got letter from my mother and she wants me to come up to my native village and pay her a visit, but (sadly) don't see how l can.
 Dashaway-Can't you get away?
 Travers-Oh, yes. But the village tailor once made me suit of clothes.- Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23

A PRESBYTERIAN church in Lancas" 2c, Pa., decided to give a medal to each person who attended all the services throughout the year. Last year the sexton was the only person who won n medal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
HailrOul Station Turned.

READING, Pa, Aug. 23.-A specia from Lititz says the Rothville station on the Reading & Columbia Railroad, near Lit itz, together with three frame houses and a coal shed, were burned last night, Loss $4, 500, partly insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
A Thorough Sport.

Pelham Parker - Charlie Meadow brooke's horse ran away with him at the last hunt, and he rode down the hounds and finally overlook and passed the fox.
 Reggy Westend-Couldn't he stop?
 Pelham Parker-That's what the whipper-in asked him, but Charlie said he couldn't think of stopping when he was ahead of the game.-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Soldiers Stricken Down With Heat.

TRIESTE, Aug. 23.-Two hundred cases of sunstroHe and eleven deaths have oc
 cured among the troops engaged in the mannuvres in the Karst Hills, Carniola.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Tho Hint Direct.

On the sands:
 Mr. Billington-If you could catch those diamonds of spray, what would you do with them?
 Miss Cooington-I'd have one of them set-Jewelers' Circular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Some Hope.

"Cholly, do you ever intend to quit smoking cigarettcs?"
 "Deah boy, why should l?'
 "Because if you don't they will kill you"
 ''Well, when they do, deah boy, I'll quit. ."-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Couldn't Hear Both Sides.

Miller-I wonder why Jones wasn't appointed on the jury.
 Muller - He was rejected on the ground that he couldn't hear both sides. Miller-How so?
 Muller-Why, he is deaf in one ear. Harvard Lampoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23

Mrs. Waiton-Why don't you bring home some trout occasionally, instead of these common catfish and founders?
 Walton (amateur tisherman)-That's $ just you, Mrs. Extravagance! Perhaps you don't know that trout are worth 9 dollar pound!-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23

Pneumonia has been cured by Dr Hale's Household Ointment after the patient was given mp to die Get it at R. c. Partree, 48 X 78G Banks. treet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
FRED GEARTZ.

oven Furnace and Chimney builder. 'him- news cleaned and repaired. PlasterinG roof paiuting etc. Boiler setting speciality.
 sia EAST MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
A Failure of Course.

Fangle-I heard somewhere that it's healthy to go barefoot, so 1 tried it the other day, but I couldn't stand it very long.
 Smiley-You might have known it would be a bootless attempt.-IIouse. hold Monthly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
A Maiden Gov.

Though we are still the best of friends, My love I cant presume. She, knowing I'm in love, pretcnds She doesn't know with whom.
 =IudRa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
From the German.

Instructor-What does the soldier do when he dies? Soldier-I don't know.
 Instructor-You don't know, you donkey, that when the soldier dies he simultaneously sewers his connection with the army?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
Part of the Bird.

The Young Housewife (to the butchcr)-Have you Q nice spring chicken this morning?
 ''Yes, ma'am."
 "Well, please cut out the croquettes and send them to my address. ss."-Chica- 20 News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
PENMA NSHzP. PRoF HoLLET

Teaches every pupil to write fne rapid busi- ness hand ia course of 16 private lessons and NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work exeented In the nlg hest degree of the art. 18z BANK STREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-23
EcOnOmlcal.

In truth she's quite particular And merciful, but still She'd rather break poor mans heart Than break dollar bill
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
DARING BANK ROBBERY.
Two Young Men Rob q Bank in Day.
light and Are Captured.

TRENTON, y. J., Nov. pa most
daring bank robbery occurred at l
O'Clock this afternoon in Allentown,
Yarmouth county, this state. Al that
hour two young men entered the Farm
ers' National hank and with drawn re-
volvers demanded sll the cash on hand
Cashier Hutchinson and an assistant
we're the employees Of TIE bank present
a. the time. A ~espon wa held ct the
head OF each and one of the robbers
backed up this forc;hle demand with
the words, "We'H blow both
your heads of II you don't
turn ali your stuif up at once. .
esshier Hutchinson quickly complisa
with this request aid handed over
about s2.ooo. which lay on the table be-
fore hiaa. Then one OF the robbers
compelled the cashier and clerk 20 90
90 the wall and tnrn their heads while
the other rotber walked backwards cut
Of the door ard mic the street HE
secou1plice anlekly followed Ia a
moment sbs cashiers courage returned
ard ha and the clerk rushed out into
the street firing ~ tie 1eeine thieves.
Ths nesa stfrsct1d esowa and The
fotissfs vsrs captured stent tso sslocks
frons tae hank. They gave their
Bsnes ss J. B. Ms<yn and Frederick
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
UNIVERSAL SCHEDULE.


Insurance Companies Endeavoring to
Establish Equal Rates.
New YoRK, Nov. pa meeting of
the original schedule committee and
the cooperating committees Of the
leading fire insurance companies in
several days. WAS begun 1T 1890
O'Clock this morning in tho building Of
the Mutual Life Insurance company.
+. c. Moore, president Of the Cont
mental company and chairman OF the
original schedule committee, presided.
The plan or scheme on which the COM
mittees have framed the schedule has
been, it was stated, to secure q rate on
which tho fire cost Of the past five
years per 500 of insurance would re-
suit in q percentage of not exceeding
IS per cent Of the premium. This. 1t is
claimed. IN addition to an allowance
for proper expenses would leave
margin enough, a moderate profit and
also for accumulation for periodical
and inevitable sweeping fires; the
basis rate on standard building" In
g STANDARD city," The committee
propose to make 25 cents per S100 of
value. As this Is the corner stone of
the entire proposed superstructure, the
morning was consumed IN discussion
of il and without ARRIVAL at any action.
There was an afternoon session for the
consideration of minor items of the
schedule. This is the first attempt
ever made in this country to secure the
adoption by the companies of q univer-
sal schedule.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
DEED OF A DEVIL
A Cincinnati Woman sets Firs
to = Tenement.
SIXTY SLEEPING PERSONS
Barely Rescued Frou the Burning Dur1-
ing-EiAbossse Psspsrsnens -
Roast Them Al Alive.

cxcrxxAz. Nov. so.--At oso,ook
this morning IRE was dsscovered u :
grocery store ~ No. 57sl2 Elm ssrest
kept by ArA solomon Lew. The fire
department responded quickly. aud
after much difficulty succeeded IN tak.
ing from the building sixty
persons Who we're slespinx in
1t whom the fire was d,scossrsd.
The IRE Was . peculiar and dangerous
one. After the flames were ext,n-
gulshed examination was made. and
developments OF . startling charAcssr
were brought to light Early thss
evening Mrs. Lew lett home TO attend
ball, leaving her daughter In charge
OF the store. The young woman isft
the building abouts o'ciock after hayiug
evidently made careful preparations
for burning the house. Waste, satur-
ated with coal oil, was found in The
drawers and other places about the
store and each pile Of waste was =
lighted candle so placed and timed that
the flames would reach the oil
saturated waste about 2 o'clock.
That tar the plan WAS successful
and only the vigilance of q police on
Ger IN diecovering the FIRE saved the
building and its inhabitants. The
daughter cannot be found, bot Mrs.
Lew has been arrested. She q. how.
ever, too hysterIcai 20 talk, although
what she has said 10 coufirmatory az
these statements.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30

A Clerk Who Knows His Business and
the Inter State Commerce Law.

A Clerk Who Knows His Business and
the Inter State Commesce Law.
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 29.-The federal
grand jury here took up today the
case of the Interstate commerce CON-
MISSION against the Missouri Railway
company. The company IL charged
with making discriminating freight
rates on salt in the favor of the works
at Hutchinson, Kansas. Frank Chain,
the b.il CLERK for the railroad At Hutch
inson was the first witness called. Be-
fore being taken into the grand jury
room ne WAS called into United States
Attorney Bakers office and assured
that he could testify freely As the ties.
tin,ony would be kept strictly secret.
He WAS asked if he knew OF any salt
having been billed out of Hutchinson
below weight. He refused To answer
on the ground that be might incrimin-
ate himself. To all pertinent questions
ne answered in the same way. The
attorney told him what the results
would be if he refused to testify. He
replied by saying that he knew his
rights and proposed to avail himself Of
them. An adjournment was taken un-
til tomorrow. The complaint In the
case was made by tho small shippers of
Kansas against the Hutchinson COM
bine.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
CHicAGo's rKRRoR.


~ - IN suc nanos Oh Tang OF Ihogu
and Highwaymen.
CHICAGO. Nov. 29.--Nearly every
suburb Of Chicago has it's own parsicu.
lar highwayman. while robbers And
thugs, both masked and unmarked. Ara
terrorizlng the southern and SOUTH
western portion of the city. Today Il
wac Avondale'e turn, and Henry Iiss-
burg, . peddler, was held up. and h,s
description OF the robbery IAllies with
that of the Lake View nlghwavmsn.
Mrs. Nettie Warner OF Boone, Iowa.
was cnloroformed and robbed Of 5000
worth OF lewlery and money IN a cab
in front CT the Victoria motel at an ear.v
hour this evening. She was on her wav
to the depot TO catch q tram for her
home wnen the driver Of her cab
said that . part OF the harness
had broken aud that he could
drive no farther. Another cab wh,ch
had halted q few yards distant. was
called aud Mira. Warner took her seat
in this cab, the man who had driven
her thus far sprAng into the cab, chior-
oformed her and robbed her. The rob
ber has not been captured. There n
no doubt now that George Waiters.
who Was arrested last night wh,le A.
tempting TO hold up Max Fiscnbere's
shoe store. is one of the three men Who
entered Csmpbeii's Sunday aud shoi
John Kane. lie has bceh identified
also as the man who, n company with
the two other, entered the saloon of
Arthur Brown, No. 1920 Armour ave.
nue., and by intsmidating the pro-
prietor with n revolver. forced HIM e
give up . small sum of money.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Supposed Murderers Arrested.

South OMAHA, Neb., Nov. ga de-
putty sheriff came TO this city this after
noon and arrested two notorious gam
blers, Dick Berlin and Charley Hayes,
on the charge of numbering Charles
Miller, late mayor of Omaha. The
prosecution has been working on clues
which are thought to be conclusive
and the arrests followed. Ii is sup
posed that Berlin and Hayes were the
men seen in company with Miller the
day the latter was found dead. Berlin
left for Kansas City the day following
the finding Of Miller's body, but short
ly returned and has been here ever
since.