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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29

"Bonaparte has generally reason for what he does," answered, little coldly, for 1t seemed to me that the colo nel was letting his hatred of his old class companion blind his judgment. "He has a reason in this instance. He is in hurry, and no doubt thinks that the capture of the tower will lead to the immediate surrender of the town"
 "He is mistaken. The struggle will only begin then," observed Djezzar, who was with us on the ramparts.
 Exactly. The pashas troops cannot stand before the French in the open country; but behind walls and in u strect-fght they will hold their own against the best troops in the world. It is their metier. And Bonaparte is com hitting the great mistake of undervalu- ing his enemy. He not only thinks that if he takes the tower the town will yield, but that he can take the tower by coup de main. Moreover, his camp and his works are badly guarded"
 We will make sortie," said Djezzar.
 This was what Phelippeaux wanted, but it was better that the proposal should come from the pasha.
 By all means. When?'' he asked
 '"To-morrow morning, an hour before dawn; the time when those who watch and work are beginning to flag, and those who sleep sleep the most sound >ly."
 "To whom will you assign the duty?''
 My Maugrabins.'
 And my Kangaroes,' I exclaimed, eagerly, for was spelling for fight.
 ''If you like. Bring twenty. No more. A large party would make too much noise, and we want to take the enemy by surprise. We shall muster in front of the great mosque"
 PhelippeauX concurred, and after some further conversation we parted, the colonel to look after the compile tion of his defenses, so far as they could be completed, Djezzar and my self to select our men and make arrangements for the morrow.
 It was essential to success that our design should be kept secret--a condi- ton, however, which it was difficult to secure, for the French had spies in our camp as we had spies in theirs, and a single incautious word might reveal our plans and ruin the enterprise. On the other hand, we could no more muster three or four hundred picket men so early in the morning without giving them notice tho night before than they could march to the rendezvous without being observed. We could only keep our own counsel, enjoin strict secrecy on the officers, and tell them only what was absolute y necessary. As for my Kangaroos, merely told them to parade at half past three with their pistols and side arms
 They were punctual to the minute, and we marched swiftly and silently to the great mosque. As work went on at the Qualifications all night through, and part of the garrison was keeping watch and ward on the walls, many people were afoot-among them several dcrvishes-and it struck me that the guise of dervish was just the guise which a French spy would be most likely to assume. But, as this was mere idea, and Djezzar, if had mentioned it to him, would probably have killed every dervish he could .atch, held my peace.
 The Maugrabins reached the rendez- vOus at the same time as ourselves with them Djezzar and Murad. The
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
VERNELL REMINDED,
Believed that tho British Consul Will 4
 in the Prosecution.

Believed that tho British Consul Win Ait
 in the Prosecution.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-"Captain" Ed ward J. Vernell, the clever swindler who has represented himself as T. Au brey Peart, young Englishman, now ol Fresno Cal. and son of Chaplain Peart of Her Majesty's prison, Birmingham Eng, was again remanded ill the Tomb, police court yesterday on a charge O swindliug.
 In the course of his career Vernell came to this country from England ant settled in California, where he met young Peart-
 From the young man he stole his let ters of introduction and worked them with shrewdness in several places. He drew upon the chaplain for money much to the latter's surprise, as the req son was writing glowing letters of hi! success.
 It is believed that the British Consul v'll take @ hand in the prosecutl CD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
LITTLE HETTIE AHOTEL.
Spirited from Her Home by the Womi
 Whom She Calls Mother

Whom She Calls Mother.
 BRIDGEPORT, Nov. 29.-Little Hettie Peppler has been found. Yesterday her father went to Hartford, where she had been left at the Pratt street hotel last Friday, and brought her home.
 When asked who left her there she said Mamma" Mrs. Keppler at first pro tested her innocence, and said she did not remember what she did Friday, claiming that she had been drugged
 Hettie Is an adopted child, and Mrs. Peppler claims that she received a re. quest from strange woman, who said she was the child's mother, to take her to the depot. She did so, and that was the last she remembers. Hettie's mother was known as Della Pipam, and ber death is reported as occurring in the hos pital two years ago.
 When confronted with the child's statement the only remark Mrs. Pepple1 would make was, If the child says so it must be so."
 Mrs. Peppler spirited the child away because she was jealous of the 5-year- ol q girl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
DROWNED IN A DITCH.
Two RcSdenis of J"hnstown, N. Y., Me
 Death While Driving.

Two RC$deniS of JOhnStOwn, N. Y., Nice
 Death While Driving.
 AMSTERDAM, N. Y., Nov. 29.-While Cyrus Shultz and Theodore Van Duesen, two resid ents of the village of Johns town, were driving from that village to Fonda last night in single carriage. the carriage was overturned into a deeI ditch by the road.
 The men were drowned, the carriage holding them under the water. Each leaves wife and children.
 Van Deusen moved to Johnstown from Yonkers about three months ago. He was a builder and contractor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
INSTRUCTIONS TO XEY-HOLDERs,

Be particular and remain at tue box and direct the fremen to the fire.
 Do not pull the hook if the irebell ol small bell in the box is striking, as that indicates an alarm has already been given
 Be particular to remain at the box until the arrival of an officer of the fire depart ment, who will release the key, or, if cir the proper officer will return the key to the holder as soon AS convenient.
 Always give tn. alarm from the box nearest the fire.
 Be sure aul close the door before lesv ing tho buN
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
HatGrburyFirGAlaTm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOAES. Corner Willow and West Main streets Exchange Place.
 Rogers & Bro.
 East Main street and Wolcott road. Corner Cherry and East Main. Horse car railroad stables (privste.j Iron bridge, West Main. Waterbury Brass Co (priv .te.) Corner Johnson and Waterville. Corner Prospect and Grove. Junction North Main, Grove anu North Elm.
 Waterbury Manufacturing Coprivate Corner Washington and South Main Waterbury Buckle Go (private.) Benedict & Burnham Co (private.) Waterbury Watch Co (private.) Corner of Grand and South Main Corner of Union and Franklin. Scovill Manufacturing Go (private.) Corner Clay and Mill. No Hose house, Baldwin street Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley Corner Meadow and Bank. Corner Meadow and Cedar. Plume & Atwood Co Cprivste.) Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private. ] No4 Hose house, Brooklyn. Randolph x Cloves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
Engineer Killed at Paterson.

PATTERSON, N. J., Nov. 29.-Waltel Alice, an engineer in the employ of the "Evening News" Printing and Publish ing company, was caught in some un- known manner in the machinery use| for operating the presses yesterday after noon and was instantly killed, his neck having been broken and his face crushed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
SIGNALS.
One stroke 12 NJ

One stroke 12 M
 One stroke calls the superintendent of fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
 Two single strokes, fire out or fire under control, used as a recall.
 Ten strokes (quick) will indie 4te gen. eral alarm.
 Fifteenstrokes (quick) and repeat calls out the militia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29

sn,rih, fo- uystcril Fi < Neuralgia, Nor ous Presentation cau~cd by alcohol or tobacco, Wake tulnoss. Mental Dcpr' sston, SottcnlnS Ht BAih' mature Q d Ago, and Female W, aknesses cIus d by ove.-eXcrtion or hrat ., mon hs tr ,atment, Sl. hfo, $5 lay mail. We z "a an ee six bottles to cure E .ch order for box s,wtth sA will send written guarunleo to refund money if not cured Gu ,rautso iSsuct only by. k. C Partres Urugg st, Waterbur Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
House Appropriation Uommitt.e Meeting

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-A preliminary meeting of the House Committee on Ap- proprations was beld yesterday, ten members being present. The estimates for the Pensions, Fortifications aud Dis trict of Columbia Appropriation bills were referred to sub- committees and the committee adjourned until Thursday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-11-29
FOR SALE.
THOMAS ODELL.

ATEW YORK & NEW ENGi AND RAILROAD IN MERIDEN BRANCH. GOING EAST, Leave Waterbury-New England station 4;S0,
 SEQ a m l:05, 4:30 D. m.; Dublin street: 5:C0,
 s:33 a. m., 1855, 500 p. m. GOING WEST.
 LEAVE MERIDEN for Waterbury--7.02 .02, 9.30 a, m.; 12.51, 6.50 p. m. Arrive Dublin street TAO. 10.S1 a m.: 1.35, 7.56 D. m; at Water \ bury, New England station, 7:55, 1i:O0 a. m,, BOO, S36 p. m. ,x.,,.o, ,o A. Q. KENDALL, c. P. A.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01
A FrightfuI Panic.

During late circus and menagerie
exhibition in Kentucky there suddenly
came up violent storm OF wind and
rain which threatened to interfere with
the performance. At first there was but
little excitement among the spectators,
but finally the stakes of the outer can
vas gave way; then the immense center
pole Of the large one commenced to
sway and groan and the sides to flop and
give way: the lions commenced to growl
and roar, the elephant to swing his huge
proboscis and the horses to neigh and
stamp; the women shrieked, the confu-
sion was indescribable and the excite
ment terrific. Everybody rushed pell-
nell for the entrance, gentlemen and
ladies in confused mass calling alter
nately for help and friends.
OF course on the top seats some jumped
to the bottom, some fell through, some
were caught and suspended while falling
and great many cut their way through
the canvas. At this juncture the ele-
plant broke out among the people and
created perfect panic Of terror. The
rain was falling in torrents, the light
ming flashed and the thunder crashed.
Men in their fright ran against the ticket
wagon, over ladies, wildly to and fro.
Many Of the ladies tainted and fell, but
fortunately none were killed or scared
to death. After the storm had abated
the great canvas was explored, but no
one was found TO be seriously injured
New York Ledger.
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How a Georgia Town Got Its Name.

/ can tell you little story and it is a
true one. Several years ago IN a sparsely
settled portion OF the great state Of Georgia,
there was a little settlement of thrifty
farmers. One bright spring afternoon. near
the edge OF the primeval forest hard by.
upon an immense pine log, was seated a
buxom country lassie, with rosy cheeks
and sparkling eyes. She was busily en-
gagged arranging a bouquet Of wild flowers.
Now il so happened that a young artist
from Boston was down in the neck Of the
woods making sketches When he saw
the pretty country maiden seated upon the
log he felt that II he could get that picture
upon canvas his name as an artist would
become famous. 4 twig snapped beneath
his foot. She turned. saw him and spranz
to her feet rs If 70 run He advanced rap
idly toward her, hat in hand. and intro
duced himself
They sat down together side By side on
the log. Soon his arm stole around her
waist. "Quit, man. she said. but a. she
did not draw away be pressed her closer 20
his manly bosom and began sbowering
kisses upon her ruby iips. she mean while
repeating The cry. OUR, MANI between
the smacks One q the boys from the 81
tlenent journeyed that way on his return
from hunting and Sa1 and heard. lie
quietly retired That was on a SATURDAY.
Next day at Sunday school the boy told
tie story. From that day every one spoke
q The settlement as quit Man" settle.
menf. AID today Il u thriving town. s;lA
bearing the name q Qgitman. You cza
find Il ca any q the maps Of Georgia Cor.
Savannah News.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01
Peculiar Thtesinx.

"You go right away from that window,
young man. or III call policeman
The speaker was the forcwotnan Of a
swell Fifth avenue millinery shop and
she came out Of the door like newly sx-
plodsd rocket.
\ shabby young man, with = small pal
held in the hollow ~ one hand and a stub
By pencil in the other, was the object d
her remark
lie dropped his drawing utensils into his
coat pockets and. turning on his heel,
walked rapidly down the avenue
The foreFOInan rc-euters1 tbe store vita
a triumphant smile
That's the THIRD time I've caught him .
she said. r. Response % y shower q ot.s=-
tious from a cofsf.e 81 c4s.oacrz, "and 4
be tines % again q have him pas iu jaiI.
Hes ia The employ u a cheap bat and 1ou-
net factory over on the east side aud a'.otIt
care - every tsyo weeks BE- fnakes a r1uui
Of tie principal millinery store wind9rs
and takes rough aaetche. Of TIE scNess
and fI1st striking designs.
As soou as = fashion % a sfTie rsaches
the Bowery 10 oeztse. tn - worth aryfhfrg
70 Us, 20 We maze every eG9rt - pEo-ert
our novelties a. lang - pose! 5lc. 49, Nsa
York Commercial Advertiser.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01
larger decrease on those or 1883, and

larger decrease on those or 1883, and a
very considerable decrease when COM
pared with the grand total of 1888, which
was 6,591. There has been no material
variation Of recent years in the proper
ton of the several classes, except that
novels are still growing steadily. Since
1880 the total number of novels new and
old published in year has increased
from $50 to 1916, or more than twofold,
and miscellaneous Including psmphlets)
has increased from 353 to 73l, again
more than twofold.
On the other hand, arts, sciences and
illustrated works have decreased from
479 to only 116, or less than one-fourth;
and theology has decreased from 975 TO
627. The annual output of poetry seems
TO remain constant at between 100 and
10 volumes; while the new editions Of
old poetry, which come into competition
with contemporary verse, also remain
pretty constant between 40 and 20 vol
ume5. -Lo Academy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01
Che aa1ehita Daily eagle adeausaay ornins guue l. 1892

there WIS smoldering fire among the great
body of the literary craft, but when one
came to examine into the facts, so far as
they had been ascertaincd, there was little
but suspicion to go upon. We therefore
set ourselves at once to the acq uisiton and
accumulation of the facts as connected
literary property.
We speedily discovered enough to enable
us to take first definite step, and at q
public meeting to be held at Willis rooms
we claimed the right of the author, as one
party in joint venture or partnership, TO
examine and audit the accounts furnished
by the other contracting party-a modest
step, apparently; in reality, most impor-
tant step, step which leads to everything
else. Because, when two men are engaged
in the same venture, if one of the two is
excluded from the sight of the books, that
one occupies an inferior position. He is de-
pendent He is like the man who humbly
brings to his master the produce of his own
labor and goes away making his salaam
for any pieces of silver which may be
tossed him. How this claim was resented
how it is still resented-by certain pub
fishers shows that they have always under
stood very clearly what it would mean TO
them and to what it would lead.
This claim advanced and kept boldly
before US, we returned to our research,
which was nothing less than learning
the whole of the business of publishing
from the publishers side. We were en-
abled to follow up our investigation by all
kinds of materials - publishers agree
ments, letters, and the evidence of printers,
book binders, advertisement agents, clerks,
travellers, publishers then1selves-until at
last we found ourselves fairly in position
to understand the methods pursued by
every publishing house of any Importance
Walter Besant in Forum.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01

An electric light wire caused a fire in
a Pittsburg store the other day. It was
very simple. Theinsulation coating was
worn off, and the wire rubbed itself into
a fame among the stock IN a show win
dow. The result was blaze that would
no doubt have destroyed the whole build
ing had it taken place IN the night, when
no one was about, instead Of In the day
time. AS it was. the fire department re-
spouded promptly, and the store was
saved, with comparatively slight dam
age. But the danger 10 life and prop
erty from the general use of electricity
for Illuminating purposes Is growing
from year to year.
In so many homes the convenient
white incandescent light has taken the
place of the yellow, faring gas, that the
peril from bare wires is growing greater
from year to year. The natural gas
fires that are liable to spring up in the
night and set fire to the house is one
source of danger and the electric light
wire is another. Then there are bur
glars, sneak thieves and other perils, 50
that altogether the Pittsburg house
holder Is in the midst of dangers that
require al his ingenuity 10 meet.-Pi1ts-
burg Bulletin.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01

Speaking q Warren reminds ne that I
was lately standing IN that famous cd
kitchen ~ the head Il whose hospltabse
table h. hss - often szt, 81 the raidr4 ght
suppers the ike q whose Oiyrupisn vvit
ard mighty firth Bo5.ol's Boheu..a wlIl
hardly u orr day and time kngv~ again
The good s,en3us 81 that Oh kitchen vas
fhosg M re. among the quaint china that
sc8-us - stored shelves. tie biz rose
aoxered cup ard sAucer from which Mr..
= arren to.ys rs Tea Tor more years thaa
AZ ~ record
And IeveT car forget. " said she. tss-
derry turning Tie Cd cup about AID about
wlth = touch - fcveTent as tEas With
which ary believer ever bed TIE rellc q 4
s.gf tie dreadful afternoon dFggsss4
taat cap ard broke it elsaV "a tzo- ~
s-ytain- .sl2 ~ i sod, AID d0va ! raa
70 TIE ek.lna member. and sad ! -Thss =
Ir. WhEau Warns cur. and ss raus.
d~slk h.s Ia CIT q e. ttis nighf@ And
ss-l1es. I'll eossls bring 8; houe.
ana vii 700 believe i, saa'aE' Gr
WArTea aeTer Sogsaed tkas crzrk. b vas
gut fotsEIer - akaiful. aza oae night.
lo1g AID loag after. IL had en- ptiezl tie cup.
ard turning i. Up Ehs@nfnn sndsc-ilks ~
AAw tie nye.s a. lie bottom sax.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01
Why Susan Peevx Died.

What complaint was it that carried off
Susan Peevyp inquired one of the resi-.
dents OF Apple Ridge, who had been away
for six weeks, during which time the death
he mentioned had occurred. Il don't call
it th't Susan he'd any regular complaint, u
replied Cyrus Peevy, uncle of the deceased,
In meditative tone. EFF We was t. set
aout t. give it any name, ye'd be pooty well
put TO t, seems IS eff; thet is 'thaout We
was t say th't she died O. sympathizin
friends. Thet's 'baout my idee!"
''Lawzee, Uncle Cyrusr' exclaimed his
astonished listener What do you mean,"
81 mean jest 'baout as l say" replied
Mr.. Peevy dryly. Susan had kind o.
shakfn an hushin spells, what the doctor
called intermiddlin fever l b'lieve; but
there want much tn matter with her, ex-
cept tn hot weather'd made her kind O.
ailin an dragged aout
We'll, tn fust day tn doctor come-m'
wife was steppin there, t. kind O. hearten
Susan up, an she see Susan was set on
havin tn doctor, so she had him called
be found that whole possy o. women folks
firm th' Corner, settin an standin raound
in Susan's bedroom.
Ann Bascomb she was sayin as th' doc
tor went IN, 'Sary's husbands cousin was
took precisely this way; he died in less'n 8
week firm tn day he come daown with it.
Poor Susanr says Hetty Fitch.
-'You'v got jest tn look in your eyes th't
my husbands brother-in-law by his fust
wife had; he passed away fore anybody
re'hZed twas serious sickness
''Th' doctor, he tried to hush 'em up, but
sakes alive! Susan had got her mind jest
chock full O what they'd told her, an she
was downright vexed when tn doct'r spoke
hopeful o. her case, seems s eff. They'd
come in ev'ry day, them women would.
NJ wife wouldn't let 'em int thu room
wher' Susan was; but they set in tn fore
room an talked s. laoud It Susan couldn't
miss o hearin what they said noways.
She seemed It feel real pleased t. know
haow they all spoke, an l caPlate twas as
much t show 'em It she had 'preeiated
their remarks as anythin th't she died. She
was allus an obliein creatur', Susan was,
an grateful. 1 cal'late eff she hadn't we
had quite s. many neighbors an $ much
she'd we been alive t'dayP'-
Youths Companion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01
A Pretty Den.

L you are repairing an old house and
wish TO have one or TWO striking and eff
fective features, choose a room for den
and have the whole Of a windowless side
finished with drawers, cupboaris, hooks
and pigeonholes. Shut in some OF these
with stained glass doors, drape others with
real silk or blue and white porcelain tinted
crapy goods cave gallery along the
top for bust~. ary or unframed paint
inCs. Cove :. G0or with mating and
rugs. and If lusssib,e place low seats in
the windows Tor plants or books Select
wrought hon frames for hanging lamps.
with copper candlestick placed here and
there.
An old portable clothes closet may be
converted into a corner shrine for such &
room by bciAg covered with dark red
plush, in which i kept some family hcir-
looms. 4 few odd bamboo pieces G: furui-
ture viii ce.ss h@rmoaize with the rest -
the room, or stiff carved chairs in dark
waile an. old fashioned desk,
such rs was il constant use in New Eng
land years ago. or any antique table O.
stand, Will End a suitable abidjSz place
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01
A Railway to the Source of the Anna

Railway to the Source of the Am anon.
The government Of Bolivia has granted
TO Fernando Cerdena, an Argentine
engineer, an important concession for
the construction of a railway from
Oruro, Bolivia, 10 the head Of navigation
on the Amazon river, in the heart OF the
rubber region of Bolivia The construc-
ton of this road Will connect the min
eral regions of Bolivia with the Atlantic,
and thus give cheap transportation TO
Europe.
The government Of Bolivia has guar
anteed Senior Cerdena per cent. inter
est annually for twenty years on the
capital invested, has given him nine
miles on each side of the proposed lins
from which TO take materials for con-
struction purposes, and II addition has
granted him 100 square leagues OF land,
TO be taken at intervals from the terri
tory adjacent to the road.--London En-
glneeT.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01
A Precaution Agains. Innuen,a.

OF ali the precautions taken against
the spread Of influenza none are more
thoroughly good IN intentions than those
which have been adopted al Dover. The
authorities there have posted Up notices
to the effect that a penalty q Eve pounds
VIII be inflicted upon persons exposing
themselves II public places when suffer
ing from the malady. But il Is disputed
whether the malady is contagious,
though that II Is 60 has become the gen
era beliet.-Loadon TIt-Bi.s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-01
No. 165.-Rhomboid.

Across: l. Settled. .. Persons born in a
country. 8. Renders insane (rare). 4 No
tice. s. Put up in stable 6. Soaked in
liquid. z. Perfume.
Down: l. Letter. g Half an EN-. 3. A
messenger boy. 4. A short article s.
United States coins. 6. Incidents. Z Sharp
~ notched. s. Pins set on the face of a
dial to form shadow. g. Bottoms of the
feet 10. A square piece of blanket used
by Indians to wrap the feet in before put
ting on moccasins. II. A cave. II. An
Authorization. 13. a letter.