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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
HUMOROUS.


First Chicago Girl-"Mrs. Slump
kins is a widow, is she not?" Second
Chicago Girl-"Only temporarily"
Harvard Lampoon.
Prospective nerosity.-Mamma-
Tommy, why didn't you share your
peach with Dolly?" TOMMY gave
her the stone; if she plants it, she can
have the tree. Judy.
-Jarvis-"Do you know what I'm
going to do with the first hundred dol
lars earn?' Jessup-"Pay your en-
trance fee to a home for aged men
proba bly.''-N. Y. Herald.
You arc n member of the college
athletic club?" "Oh, yes" ''Well, I'd
like to ask what constitutes your
severest exercise?" 1.-THE commence
ment examinations. Chicago News.
The Wrong Kind - Dibbler
"Where were you yesterday" Nibbler
-"Fishing." Dibbler-"Any bites?"
Nibbler-"Wen, yes; tho mosquitoes
were quite numerous. "-Inter-Ocean.
do you think that truth is stranger
than tiction?" 81 don't know" replied
the cautious man; when some people
that know get through with it, it gen
orally seems to be. "-Washington Star.
Close Relationship.-"Jane, who
was that man with whom you walked
out last EVENING"" please m, my twin
brother" But he's not bit like you'll"
You know, ma'am, we are step-twins."
Der Ulk.
This is the first poem ever
wrote, SIR" said the caller, handing n
manuscript to the editor. ''Then I
could not think of taking it from YOU"
replied the generous editor, handing it
back.-Brooklyn Life.
They were just engaged. "We had
better be married tomorrow" said he.
$50 soon?" "M'hm. Your ather and
differ in politics, and there is no telling
how soon we may be deadly enemies. I"
Indianapolis Journal
-Jasper-''How very gay Mrs. Smith
and Mrs. Jones are tonight. They are
the life OF the party" Judas-"Well,
you see, one has just been divorced
from Smith and the other has just be-
come engaged to him"
AT the Concert-Miss Irene Ker-
smith lin raptures)-'o, she plays that
Beethoven symphony 30 beau tifullyw
Little Johnny Kirsmith-''Is it a hard
piece to play?" "Hush, Johnny! Yes.
It's very difficult" us that why she is
maxim all them ugly faces at itT"-Chi
cago Tribune -----.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
Accidentally Killed While Cunning.

CAMDEN, N. j., Aug. 12.-Harry P.
Mcguire, prominent young man of this
city, while out cunning on the Delaware
Bay in skiff with his brother and several
friends, was in the act of pulling his gun
towards him when it exploded, the con-
tents entering his body near the heart,
killing him instantly The body fell
overheard. His brother Immediately
jumped after after it and with the help
of his companions it was recovered and
brought to this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
Excursion To Glen Island,
Saturday, Aug 10,

Tickets are for sale at Cannon & Web
ster's, Cones, and Kilbride's drug stores.
TICKETS $3.50, CHILDREN 81.
B Train will leave the Naugatuck
station at 6:45.
A delightful sail on fast steamers. Two
Grand Concerts daily. Wonderful foliage,
rare plants and horticultural curiosities.
An unequalled Menagerie and Aquarium.
"Klein Deutschland, /" "The Dairy" Boat
ing, bathing, fishing, bowling and billiards.
Steam Launches. Genuine Glen Island
Clambake. Dinner la carte.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
TRUSTEE SALE!
Commencing Monday, Aug |.

The enormous stock of Fur
niture, Carpets and Upholstery,
comprising Parlor Suits, Cham.
Der Suits, Dining Sets, Library
Suits, Folding Beds, Sewing
Machines, Stoves, Library and
Fancy Desks, Fancy Bric,a-
Brac, Solid Carved and Richly
Upholstered Chairs, &c, &c.
Special attention is called to
the line of S lid Oak and Wal
nut Sideboalds and Extension
Tables, also Hand Wood Re,
frigerators Che famous Chal-
lenge brand, &c.) to settle the
assigned estate of w. H. Hunt,
undertaken and furniture dealer,
South Main street.
The goods as sold will rep
resent rare carnival of bar
gains and should not be ig-
nored.
Attention will be given to
Undelt liking as usual.
Per order,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12

BERLIN, Aug 12.-Seven soldiers We're
drowned at Neisse, in Prussian Silesia,
while practicing in the military swim
ming school. The men were ordered to
go into the water beyond their depth, the
preceptor supposing them to be sufficiently
practiced to be able to swim. This
proved not to the case, and they sank
without making any sign that they were
drowning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
Knights Leaving Denver,

DENVER, Col, Aug. 12.-The exodus of
visiting Knights Templar began in earn
est this morning with the departure for
the west of over a hundred trains filled
with people DESTROYS Of taking in the
scenery before their return home. The
campaign for the location of the next con-
clave was warm one Boston, however,
had the lead from the start, with Cincin-
natl, Louisville and Minneapolis fighting
their claim bitterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
w Gather Report.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. IL. For Eastern
New York, Eastern Pcnnsyl vania and Now
Jersey: Showers. followed by fair weather.
cooler, westerly winds.
For Western New York and Western Penn
sylvania: Showers, followed by fair cooler
northwesterly winds.
For New England Showers, followed by fai
weather, cooler, westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
Successful Whaling Season.

PRovINcETowN, Mass, Aug. 12.-Let-
ters from whaling schooner Carrie D.
Knowles, reports here August z, long. "A,
lat. 1870, with 480 barrels sperm oil.
The Gage H. Phillips had 400; Rising
Sun, 299; Aloyone, 500; Baltic, 8aO-1O4O
all told; D. A. Small, 140-417 all told;
Golden City, 200; Antaritic, 300; Star
King, 100 and E. B. Conwsll, 100.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
TO SETTLE ALL CLAIMS.


Chill Agrees to n CONVENTION IN WashinE-
ton for the Purpose.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-Minister Egan
has definitely agreed with the CHILEAN
government upon n convention for the
settlement of all unadjusted claims OF
citizens of the United States against
Chill, by means of a Claims Commission
to meet here.
Mr. Egan reports that all the negotia-
tions leading up to this were of the
most friendly spirit. Much satisfact ion
is expressed at the Department of State
at the result of the Minister'S efforts in
this and other matters recently brought
to a conclusion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12

Surprising. - Ellie - ''Did George
play football while he was at college?"
Maudc-''No, l don't think he did
Etiic-"Did he row on the crew?'
Maude-'I never heard anything about
it," Efie-''Thcn he must have played
baseball" Maudc-"He never said
anything about it. 1 am pretty sure he
didn't, though" Efie-"That's very
queer" Maudc-"Why?" Effie-''Be-
cause heard that he was graduated
with honors. Harvard Lampoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
Bavaria's Military Bands Can't Come

MUNICH, Aug 12.-The Bavarian Min
lister of War has refused to allow Bava-
rian military bands to give concerts in
Chicago next year. The Prussian Minister
of War gave a similar decision some time
ago. Negotiations are said to he pending
for concerts at the Fair by Royal regi-
mental band from Saxony. The band of the
Brunswick hussars, which at one time
considered proposition to go to the Fair.
has given an unfavorable answer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
KindIed tho Fire With Oil.

READING. Pa, Aug 12.-While 17-year,
Did Annie Exmoyer was kindling a fire
with coal oil yesterday afternoon the
fluid exploded and she was burned almost
TO a crisp. She lived for several hours
and died in terrible agony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12

ATTENTION has recently been drawn
to a custom introduced into castle cere-
monies, in Dublin, by the late King
George the Fourth, of unsavory reputa-
ton, when, in his capacity as regent,
during the insanity of his father, he
visited Ireland. In keeping with his
dissolute character, he instituted rule,
which, it appears, has never since been
abrogated in the castle, that the repre-
sentative of the crown (who was George
himself, on the occasion, should be en-
titled to kiss every peeress, on her first
presentation at court in the castle.
The custom appears to have fallen into
allegiance, until the last reception, when
the present lord lieutenant, Lord Zet-
land, claimed his right to receive the
customary salute. Among the peeresses
presented on the occasion, the Mar
chioness of Droheda was the only one
who refused to submit to the degrading
custom set up by 1.-The last of the fools
and the rascals called George" Her
husband, by some kind of English law,
is an Irish peer, but not an imperial
British peer, and does not hold seat in
the house of lords, while he is, by the
act of union, excluded from the house
of commons. So, the marchioness
claimed that she was an exclusively
Irish peeress, and peremptoriIy declined
to be kissed according to English rule.
The English society circles are scandal
lied, of course; but the marchioness
has scored high in Irish popular esti-
| nation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
Perfumes.
Real Estate, at Real bargains.

The following property will be sold on easy
consisting of one dwelling house and four build
ing lots a. feet front by 100 feet Deep good loca
ton. and a special bargain; two houses on North
street; a four family house on Kingsbury street;
a 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,
for $62 per month: houses on central avenue;
block and house on High street; a new house
on Nevill street, will be sold cheap; beautiful
houses on Chapel street; brick block lately built
and one family house with one or more build
ing lots, fronting on three streets. Money loaned
and loans wanted on first mortgage For further
Information call or add .ss j. s. Fay's Real rs
tate. Loan and collecting Office, No Is South Main
street. M stairs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
FIVE INSTANTLY KILLED.
Collapse of Wall in an Indiana Glass
Works.

COIIApSe Oh q WIT IN All IHuIHHH WIASB
Works.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. ia terri
BILE accident occurred at Hartford City at
about 5 o'clock last evening. Several
men emp loyed in the Hatford City Glass
Works were engaged in work in the
tank room when a heavy stone wall in the
room gave way and collapsed before the
men could make their escape.
Five men were instantly killed, while
two are so seriously injured that it is
doubtful whether they will survive.
The collapse was due to a defect in
the masonry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
TRIED TO KILL HIS FAMILY.
An Escaped Lunatic's Desperate Attempt
at Port Even, n. Y.

KINGSTON, N. Y, Aug. 12.-Oliver Ter
penning escaped from the Middletown
Asylum about a month ago. He was not
returned, as his appearance and conduct
had so improved that it was thought he
had been cured. He went to his home at
Port Even, about six miles from this
city.
During the night he lost his reason and
attempted to kill his family with a
sledge-hammer. A constable interfered
and he was finally brought to bay at the
point of a pistol
He was handcuffed and brought to Jail,
and was taken back to the asylum this
morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
ENJOYING LIFE AT LOON LAKE.
The President Keeping Up His Reputa-
ton ms n Fisherman.

LOON LAKE, N. Y, Aug. 12.-President
Harrison spent another quiet day. Chair
man Brookfeld, who called on President
Harrison yesterday, would say nothing as
to the nature of his visit.
O.. President Harrison, although at tending
to all public business of an urgent nature,
is enjoying life, from a sportman's point
of view His long time reputation as an
angler is maintained by his fishing expe-
dition of yesterday, when he made large
catch of trout.
Fishing, riding and walking will be on
the programme from now on. Loon Lake
House is filled with guests, yet each coach
connecting with the trains comes well
filled and room is found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
WATERBURY,, CONN.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

THE phrase, "He died leaving a mil
lion dollars" tells its own story. What
the man lived his life for, struggled for,
stifled his cor science for and perhaps
lost his soul for he has to leave on earth.
The average man in the race for the cal
mighty dollar" forgets that there is an
Almighty God who demands the homage
of man. There are men, however, who
use their millions in such a way that
some of their treasure is where "moth
and dust do not corrupt" They are the
men who think of their fellow men and
build hospitals, endow colleges and
beautify cities. There are many invest
ments of that kind for the millionaire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12

DR. Hale's Household Ointment Is the
finest remedy in the world for the cure of
neuralgia, rheumatism, piles, Group, cuts,
bruises and burns. Sold by r. O. Partree,
40 & 768 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12

You run great risk if you allow cough
to run neglected. Cure it on the start
with DR. Hale's Household Cough Cures
Sold by R. @. Partree, 90 Il 77G Bank st
DR. Hale's Household Tea cures liver and
kidney troubles and all forms of malaria
better than any other known remedy.
Sold by r. @. Partree, 40 q 766 Bank st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12

In the remaining 149 towns repre-
remains as before.
New Haven, Conn, July &c, 1899.
CLINTON B. DAVIS, Chairman.
J. II. SwARTwoUT, Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-12
PENMA NSHI.P.
PRoEFoT.TEv

Teaches every pupil to write fine, rapid bust
ness hand In course of 10 private lessons and
NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed
In the:hish hest degreesof the art.
I67 BANK 6TRKET
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-24

number OF the friends of Mr.. and Mrs B. E.
Bennett assembled very quietly last Saturday
evening at the hotel, and from there proceeded
In body to the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
nett for the purpose OF celebrating the 18th
birthday of the gentleman. The members of
the party were very merry and enjoyed them
selves playing charades and other amusing
games. Mr.. Bennett was remembered in very
fine way by his friends, who presented him with
several good books to add to his library. A
splendid supper was served about midnight,
after whiah everybody dispersed vowing Mr..
and Mrs. Bennett as hosts all that could be de-
sired. The following persons were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Douglas, Mr.. and Mrs. g. Coons,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. White, Mr.. and Mrs. S. p
Willis, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Amery. Mr.. aud Mrs
0. B. Knapp, Mr.. and Mrs. w. I. Downs, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Copestick. Mr.. and Mrs. E. L.
Aonlton, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bell, Mr.. and MIRA
C. N. Brundage, Rev. and Mrs. J. r. Edwards,
Nj. and Mrs. w. I. Ridgway, Mr.. A. B. Edwards,
Mrs. !. A. Scott, Mrs. Henry Cowan, Mrs. G.
Stocks, Mrs William Cowan, Mrs. &. H. Cheney,
Mrs. Il. Cowan, Mrs. Atkisson, Professor A.
Beacham, Mr. A. Sachs, Judge ]. H. Robin, Mr.
A. Cowan, Mr.. J. p. Douglis, Mr.. G. C. Brundage,
Mr.. W. Ridgway, Mr. +. s. Berry, Miss Nettie
Cheney. Miss 10 Ridgway, Miss Ada Boil. Miss
Lizzie Ferguson, Miss Serena B. Marshall, Miss
Allie WILDER. Miss Fanny Ferguson, and Miss
Eta Douglas
sociable dance was given Tuesday evening
in honor OF Mrs. F. H. Breckenridge, who took
her departure for Nebraska and Illinois on q
visit to relatives. Quite large number were
in attendance, many coming from quite dis
lance, and all enjoyed themselves very much.
Mrs. Breckenridge will be gone during the sum-
mer and return in time to escape the cold win
tiers OF Illinois and Nebraska
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Ballard Social News.

On Tuesday night Mr.. and Mrs. J. Horgan
gave pleasant party at their residence on Leary
avenue. for their daughters, Miss Agnes Horgan
and Miss Katie Horgau. The guests amused
themselves with social games, dancing and
cards. A delicious lunch was served at u.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Wheatman, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Horgan, Miss A.
Horgan, Miss K Horgan, Miss Orilla Conway.
Miss Lula McVay. Miss Hazel Wright Miss Ger
tie Kilworth, Miss Annie Merwin, Miss Eva
winsor, Miss Clara Mcdonald, Miss Edna
Shields, Miss Ellen strauberg, Miss Ina MUIR
James Holland, Mr.. VIII Wheatman, Mr..
Thomas Shields Mr.. Nelse Nelson, Mr.. viii
Murdoch. Mr. Henry Sullivan. Mr.. R. Peabody,
MIR. Andrew Mccain, Mr.. A. z. Pretty and Mr..
Frank Horgan
A surprise party was given on Friday night in
honor of Mr.. Win Wright and Miss Hazel
Wright, at the residence Of their mother, Mrs.
Jane Wright, on First avenue. The guests en-
joyed themselves immensely at card playing and
dancing Among those present were: Mr. and
Mrs. Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Huntley, Mr..
and Mrs H. Z. Leader, Mr.. and Mrs. Beresford
Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell, Miss Mamie
Rinehart, Miss Winnie Emerson, Miss Lena
Emerson, Miss Dora Emerson, Miss Mcclellan,
Miss Anna Warren, Miss Lu Warren, Miss Edith
Mcdonald, Miss Clara Mcdonald, Miss Lula Nc
Way, Miss Mclean, Seattle; Miss Martyr, Des
Moiues, Ia; Mr.. A. E. Aud, Mr.. w. Cooper, Mr.
A. Z. Pretty, Mr.. l.. Marke, DR.. W. Johnston,
Professor j. NJ Lahue, Mr.. Sobey, Mr.. Ed Hop
kins, Mr.. r. Peabody, Mr.. NeIse Nelson, Mr.
Andrew Mccain, Mr.. Lambert, Mr.. Edmund
Peters, Mr.. Clarke, Mr.. Claude Wright.
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A Great subterranean water Tank.
Yakima Herald.


The "whirligig' or hydraulic srtesian we'll
boring machine on the Mckee has been temper
arly stopped, awaiting the arrival of 80 feet OF
iIS-inch pipe. The power is hardly sufficient TO
bore q larger hole at the depth attained. Ii has
demonstrated one fact pretty conc.usively, how
ever and that is that the artesian BASIN does not
follow the contour OF the surface of the couu-
Try, for this well has already attained depth
nearly 2)1 feet lower than that at which flowing
water was struck IA the fakims Land
Companys wells Nos, l and = Mr..
starrow has Joined Professor Rasselrs geolog-
ical PARTY in the investigation OF artesian strata,
and several more members OF the geological
corps ara expected here in a few days, this Sec
ton being looked upon a. a rich field for inves-
tiratiou. Professor Russell is fully convinced
that there is lake bed under the Mckee coan-
try. and his efforts are now being directed to
learnins its extent. Ii is believed that the lake
is an Immense one, extending into kit;itas
county and up through the Big Bend TO spo-
kane, but that, owing TO one OF the great up
heayals OF nature, IL has been shattered and
divisions created by means of huge walls
thrown up, and that it is owing 10 this tha. the
sinking of wells doss not uniformly result in
the securing OF artesian water.
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An Historic Brooch.

A good many people have become interested
IN the remarkable brooch worn by Corinne on
one of her costumes in "A rcsdia." 1t has
curious history. which appears 10 be well sub
stantiated. This topaz stone Is one oil the few
beautiful gems on this continent. II is of ex-
traordinary size. beautiful in color and perfect
in shape 1t was taken from the scioto mer-
chants who were imp sled alive during the in
surraction between the Isle OF Scio and the
Turkish government. Captain Pasha All
claimed possession and kept il until his death,
which was instantaneous from the fall OF
blazing mast on his own flagship. II was taken
again with other spells by hiasondis,
the Greek commander Count Cape dlstrla,
president of the government OF Greece, next be-
came the possessor His government becoming
unpopular he was assassinated and his property
confiscated. This topaz with other presents,
was then given Prince Leopold. OF saxe-toourg,
who in hts turn graci3usly presented 1t to the
princess. In cours of time the stone once more
iell into the hands of merchants and was pur-
chased in Europe by diamond merchant OF
Toronto for S5,0oo. Mrs. Jennie kimoaiI, While
playing an engagement in Toronto lew weeks
ago, heard OF the existencs OF this historic
Jewel and made up her mind 70 possess IL After
few days spirited bargaining she succeeded IN
purchasing 1t at all advance OF sl,cN Oh the
original COST 500 then had it set in the form OF
Il large Scotch brooch, and gave IL TO her daagh-
ter Corirne, who is new wearing the expensive
Jewel as pin 20 hold her tartan plaid together
IN her Highland Costume in Arcadia
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IAN the Comfort. of Home"

The improbabilities, and very frequently the
impossibiitiee, OF life are made by the play
wright to figure the strongest features in our
modern plays It is indeed refreshing, and
quite often a novelty, to see something on the
stage akin to real, everyday occurrence and
frequent observation. William Gillette, who is
known throughout the land to all theater- goers
as the author of that unquestionably powerful
military drama, "Held by the Enemy" and who
made a special success with the authorship of
"Ths Private Secretary" has given to the pu blic
a fitting companion piece to the last named in
his latest work, "All the Comforts OF Home"
which is to be presented atthe Seattle opera
house Thursday and Friday next In the play
is depicted. in a striking aud amusing way, the
weaknesses and eceentricities of mankind, and,
without doubt each one could name a
counterpart of every character presented,
known to him in everyday life. The
piece is written in its hapriest vein and has a
moral, which, howsver, is left for the audience
to apply and not obtrusIvely thrust forward
the point attainablo for the author. The situa-
tsons are very comicsl, the scenes full of fun,
and the whole, to sum up, proves itself
comedy of high order, full of good humor and
entertainment. Few companies have met such
favor as this one, and have left such an excel
lent impression throughout the country Among
them may be mentioned Mr.. 8. Miller Kent, Mr..
Frank Lamb, Mr.. Samuel Edwards, Mr.. Herbert
Ayling, Mr.. J. B. Hollis, Mr.. H. A. Morey, Mr..
jacques Martin, Mr. Arthur Hobsou, Mr. James
F. Rickard, Mr.. B. J. sherwood, Mr.. George E.
Iask Miss Maude HaslRm, Mrs Kate Denim
Wilson, Miss Pearl Means, Miss Goldie Andrews
and Miss Trelia Foltz. The production here
will be on the same scale OF magnihcenos as it
was done in New York.