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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
AFamous Steamboat Race.

The famous race between the Hanni- bal City and the Ocean Spray occurred in 1859. Prior to this race the Ocean Spray had splendid records. The race was from St. Louis to Keokuk. The early part of the race was very close, and the excitement was intense. When nearing Bissell's point, the Ocean Spray found the Hannibal City passing her. The mate on the Ocean Spray, one Davis, becoming desperate, ordered the head of barrel of turpentine to be knocked in. His men were then ordered to dip the wood in this turpentine before putting it in the furnace, the object being to quickly increase the steam pressure. The Ocean Spray was supposed to carry only 160 pounds of steam, but Davis thought that by putting another nigger on the safety valve" he could run the pressure up to 200 pounds and distance his rival. In carrying the dripping wood to the furnace the track became satu-
 rated with turpentine, which caught fire from the open furnace. The flames quick
 ly reached the barrel. An attempt was
 made to throw the barrel overheard, but
 it exploded, and the burning oil being scattered all around the boat was soon a
 uIass of flames.
 Scott Matson was captain on the Han nibal City. He was brave and gener ous man, and in this instance these two | qualities made his name famous. Not withstanding the imminent danger, hC
 ran his boat alongside the burning onl
 and rescued every person on board. Da wis, the mate of the burned boat, wa,
 afterward convicted and sent to the peni tentiary for such gross violation of tn,
 rules of safety. He was later pardoned | St o1is I atter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01

THE new postmaster of New York adopted the scheme of Haroun al Ras- enid. Before he was known to his sub ordinates he made a tour of the big building and asked questions of the various officials to see how stranger would be treated. He found general efficiency, but in the department where of general informatIon-he was severely snubbed. This snub cost the clerk his position, for a half hour later he re ceived a note requesting his resignation There are a large numher of public offices throughout the country in which courtesy to the public would be stimu lated by a similar procedure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
TWO UICERATED TEETH.
stePfather-In-law Perrine Talks About NIT CIeveIand's Condition.

CIeveland's Condition.
 BUFFALO, Sept. 1.-Henry +. Perrine, President Cleveland's stepfather-in-law, says that he and his wife have been consid- erably annoyed and worried over the re ports indicating that Mir. Cleveland's s health was so badly shattered that the worst fears for the future were entertained. Speaking of these reports, Mir. Perrine said to a re- porter:
 They are terribly exaggerated and sen sational. Through Mrs. Cleveland we hear of the president twice week, and nothing has come to us to justify the reportswhich have been sent out. We received a telegram Wednesday stating that the president was perfectly we'll and that he and his wife left Gray Gables that day.
 ''The president was worn out and needed a perfect rest. This he has obtained and is thoroughly restored. He was also suffer ing from an ulcerated tooth, which had not been properly attended to, and the ulcer ation, spreading, had affected a neighbor- ing tooth and a portion of the jRwbone. Both teeth were extracted, and the dis eased portions of the bone were removed The operation was successful and produced the desired relief. This has been the ex tent of the presidents illness, and, as said, he is now thoroughly recovered and is as well as ever"
 NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The World says to day: "A surgical operation was performed on President Cleveland. It was performed just two months ago, on July l, while tho president was aboard Mir Benedict's steam yacht Oneida, just off Sag Harbor, L. l Dr. Joseph D. Bryant of New York wa' the operating surgeon, and he was assisted by Dr. Erdmann, his partner; Dr. Kean an eminent Philadelphia specialist, ant Dr. Hasbrouck, New York dentist, who was taken along to administer the gas b This statement Is followed by two col umns of details of the operation, by whicl two ulcerated teeth and piece of the jaw
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Why Gculd Left New York.

NEW YORK, Sept. IA report that George J. Gould had announced his inten- tion of renouncing his citizenship in this city and claiming residence in Ulster coun- ty, this state, stirred up municipal author. ities in an altogether unusual way. MT Gould fought the city assessment of q, 75O, 900 upon his personal property and that S1O, ,OOO, 900 upon the Gould estate MT Gould knew of a way to relieve himself oi the vexations incidental to legal proceed ings annually. That was to claim residence out side the city limits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Fourth Glass Pos,rna.t.r..

WAsHINGTON. Sept l-Ihe T'lInvlD- fourth class postmasters we've appointed.
 New Jersey-w. H Hawk. Lnwo.i = W Corson, Palermo; J. M- Fox. Port E---4bv-h Miss Anna Kicker, Wanaque-
 PennsylvaniA-JohnC Usher. CoSDus. r E FItLkes, Cralay5 C C. Hamman. EmaES, W.. liam Hanna. Jr.. GreenOck: o. P. ReeSa. Eysa-- town: Andrew Horn. LSGonda; G. F. Davis Middlebury Center Miss Belle NJ. Wilson MillsborO: Jacob Luny. Mount Oliver: J. l Coleman. North Freedom: John Walsh. Pralr J. A. Carpenter. Pine Bank: William Steel Speers: T. NJ MCGrAw, Starlight; Mrs- r. Nc Arthur. westfurd.
 New Hork-LA FOrSe CAskey. Cahnonzie; Es- tes Strrvell. COaymAns Junction. Frank For rest. Gold Brook. F. NJ Platt. Pulisnry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
\. E. { |. Railroad Time Table
June II. IS2s. SAUIATUCE DIVISION Trains leave Wsterha-y for

NEW YORK sos. ?.5o. s-eH. loso a VI 1-,- 3+H. SIS pm sunday a,t 9. rr Fa-arr- 5ei, 500, lc7oo & --. l.o0, fa, E-Qz p m Sunday C1ni a m
 SBH HAVEN via Saucs1uck Jurrt'eu---sn s-e6, g. ra-. Is, S-5'. Ss,1 2. u1 Va Derby juEctiOn-6 ON. SC lc+s0 a. n IzS s-S B ? m RctUru-via Nau-atuck Junction $ ? m. sunday 500 8. un Va Da-s7v Junction, .-oO. C. a, m. IS-OC. 70. t- -sl co 2. m
 BRIDGKPoRT- 6-oF, 7-7o, s-,.. io'o.r n. I.,s S-ee. 5-S5 D m SUniay IS 8, n Rst1-o -'-e5- Psso a n; l-110. z=->- SEQ. ..t- D u sunday SIS a ID. ANSoNIA-e-os. ?:so, S=26, ic-so. a rz.-,-cs, s-c. 553. %, tut1cSi0 D. n. sunday SIS l. m RetuTu-s,so. io-St- 8. n. 12St s-c1 e.i0. so D n- sunday ss s. r8 WATERTOWS-6-ss. >-57. .' -t- A n ss r-,a .Et p m Sslurcay e-:H 2. n Rvturr- 6-@S. s-SS, lO5O & u-. 2So. ssg E-a ? n saturday 7-aS D. tl
 THOAASTOS-S,s2 iI-i2- a rl-- s-S sra q-5c ? u- sunday 2-SS a- m- ReIu-u--d d-. --ss 1928. B. U'-, --'', -2c g. 1l. sunLi ay s.s- ToKRINGTON-s-ss .i,.ie. 8 m. s-t,. s-ss sor p.D. sunday 9-2s. Return-f,E-, -.sI le5og n. 2;3o. 5oG D. u- sunday s-ss F. n WISSTED-s-Ss. 'I,Is a. z-. s=2. esq e5a0 r n. Sunday es, a. m Re5Ern-G-sn. ---c 9:to. a. m-, S6 5, t:F2 ?. u sunday S-OC r rl LUCICS FUTILE. General Manager
 c T. HAMPSTEAD, Genera. Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Not In the Bill of Fare

An epicurean nobleman called one day on a banker of his acquaintance and re- marked in the course of conversation, 'I have just been dining with a poet who treated us at dessert to an excellent epigram."
 When his visitor had gone, the bank CT, a self made man, sent for his cook and asked him, How k it you have never yet sent any cpigrams mp to my table:"-Propaganda Mercantile In dustrial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
STOKES FROM THE WHEELS.

Zimmerman has entered the A. A. L. championship race to be run in Chicago Sept. 14-16. He will also compete in the broad jump events.
 William Drake of Marion, O, a one armed, one legged rider, has challenged any other rider in the world similarly afflicted to race for any distance, track or road
 The Capital C. C. of Atlanta will hold another meet on Oct. 10 and manage the Fairburn road race on Oct. 9
 At the Leominster (Mass.) annual fail Sept 13 five cycle races will be run for sev eral hundred dollars worth of prizes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Fnmtne In North China.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. l.-The steamer China arrived from Hong Kong and Yoko- hama, bringing sad accounts of famine ip north China The distress among ths ped pie is terrible In Hokchang men, women, children and cattle are dying of starvation by hundreds, and as many as 90 fatal cases of cholera are reported as taking place iu the city daily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
A Plague of Anthrax.

DELAWARE CITY, Del, Sept. 1.-For some time past cattle and horses in this locality have been afflicted with a mysterious dis ease which has caused death within a few hours after being attacked and has assumed such proportions that the people here are thoroughly alarmed. The doctors now pro nounce the disease the dreaded anthrax and will at once determine what can best be done to check its spread. As this is a great dairy county the farmers are much excited over the situation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Striker, Burn Frei.At Cara.

MEMPHIS, Sept. 1.-The frst act of vio- lence on the part of the strikers on the Louisville and Nashville railroad occurred here and caused much indignation. SeR, eral freight cars in different parts of tke yard were fired simultaneously, and had fl not been for the prompt action of the Ars department several large warehouses filled with freight and cotton would have been l..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
President and Family In Washington

WAsHINGToN, Sept. 1.-President Cleve- land, Mrs. Cleveland, Baby Ruth and her nurse, Dr. Bryant, Secretary Lamont and Mrs. Clevelands maid arrived here this morning The party came in car No. 60, Vice Presidents Thomsons luxuriant coach. MT. Cleveland certainly did not look like a sick man as be stepped from the car. Mrs Cleveland wore a plain dress, cut long, of dark blue serge and hat of black straw trimmed with the same quiet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
VatGrburyFiTNAlarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

V1lGlDWJF Y FuOhlQlW|
 LOCATION OF BOXES. l2 Rogers & Bro.
 l}-Cor East Main and Niagara Sts. l4-East Main street and Wolcott road l1-Cor High and Walnut Sts. l6-Corner East Main and Cherry Sts. lG-Cor. East Main and Cole Sts. 21-Cor. North Elm and Kingsbury Sts. 2j-Cor. North Elm, North Main and
 Grove Streets.
 2t-Waterbury Manufacturing Co(privata 25-Cor. North Main and North Sts. 26-Cor. Buckingham and Cooke Sts. 21-Corner Grove and Prospect. 2S-Cor. Hillside Ave. and Pine St. 29-Cor. Johnson and Waterville Sts. 2l2-The Platt Bros & Co. (private.) 2I4-Waterbnry Clock Co.,, Movement
 Factory (private.)
 3-Exchange Place.
 32-Corner West Main and Willow street. 34-Cor West Main and Watertowp Rd 35-Horse car railroad stables (private) 36-Waterbury Brass Co (priv .6e.) 3S-Corner Graud and Field Sts. 3l2-Corner Bank and Meadow Sts. 3I3-Randolph & Cloves. (privste) 3l+-Plume & Atwood Co (private.) 32l-No4 Hose house, 323-Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private ] 3A-Cor. Charles and Porter Sts. 25-Cor. Simon St and Washington Ave 43-Corner of South Main and Grand Sts 42-Corner of South Main and Clay Sts. Waterbury Watch Co (private.) 45-Benedict & Buruham Co (priVats.l Waterbury Buckle Co (private.) 47-Corner South Main and Washington 4,2-Tracy Bros building, Benedict street
 (private.)
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Go (private.) 52-Corner of Franklin and Union Sts 53-Waterbury Clock Co.,, Case Factory
 (private.)
 5f-Corner Clay and Mill.
 56-Corner Liberty and River Sts. 57-No Hose house,
 5S-C'orner Baldwin and Stone Sts,
 G-Corner Bridge and Magil Sts 62-Corner Doolittle Alley G Dublin St. INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS. Be particular to remain at the box ana direct the iremen to the fire.
 Do not pull the hook if the fire bell o small bell in the box is striking, as tha indicates an alarm has already been given
 Be particular to remain at the box unti the arrival of an officer of the fire depart m-nt, who will release the key, or, if cir c1m stances will not permit remaining, the the proper officer will return the key t the holder as soon as convenient.
 Always give the alarm. from the bo nearest the fire.
 Be sure and close the dcor .kefers lsaV the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
A British Captain.s Wrath.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-Captain Watson, whose schooner Pearl was fouled by the man of war Kearsarge, claims he was in suited by the seamen of the latter and that the officer on deck refused to order his sail ors to help clear away the wreckage. He threatens to lay the matter before the Brit ish government
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Merer, wm Go Raek te ths romh..

NEW YORK, Sept. l.-John Meyers, who escaped out of the Tombs prison on the night of June 8, was recaptured in the Erie depot, Jersey City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
MT. Harrison Inspect. n Cruiser.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.-EN- President Harrison and party arrived from Cape May znd went to Cramps shipyard, where they inspected the cruiser New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01

SHEEPsHEAD BAY, N. Y, Sept. l-The match race for $l0OOO a side over the Flu turity course between Domino and Dob bins resulted in a dead heat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
MortEased For s1. $50. 900.

NEW YORK, Sept l.-One of the largest mortgages ever obtained on a single pirc, of realty in New York was taken by Iht Title Guarantee and Trust company on the old Stewart building. owned by Judge Hil ton, the amount involved being q .Ju Ou
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Charge Against Bank omciAi..

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The Times today says: Superintendent Charles M. Preston of the state department of banking said to a reporter that the last quarterly report of the Commercial bank to his department, made on the list of June contained a false declaration as to the amount of overdrafts. An examination shows that the Conner cial was insolvent some time before it closed its doors. The officers and directors of the bank may have to answer to charges oi criminal mismanagement and perjury"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
rhomp.on Is ~1e.oOo short.

NEW YORK, Sept. IA. A. Thompson, who is connected with the Perry Stove company of Albany and manager of their store at l05 Beekman street, is charged with embeZzlement to the extent of Sl9, ,OOO and is held for trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
An Ideal.

What superb face!' sad one Boston girl to another as they stood before a marble head of Minerva.
 Yes" said the other. What nose for spectaclesg"-Harplrs BIzar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Revised.

A little boy was asked what the Sun day school text was. He answered, Many are cold, but few are frozen."-- Newark Call.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Robbed on the campapIA.

NEW YORK, Sept Mrs (. R. Fi~kr. a wealthy widow of Boston, was rObbed ui diamonds worth g. ,OOO and q letter of credit for E9O, ,OOo on the steamship CampauiA on which she arrived from Europe Uu SaJur
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01

LONDON, Sept. 1.-Mr. Gladstone has de cided to take fortnight's holiday, begin ming on Monday next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Hanged Himself to the Pnrlor Door.

CHESTER, Pa, Sept. 1.-W. J. Hunter was found hanging to door in the parlor of his home. Hunter left home several days ago to escape arrest on the charge of obtaining horse by false pretenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Worried.

Emclinc-Tm awfully afraid IN" of tended Archie.
 Annabel-ln what way?
 Emelinc-I broke our engagement and forgot to tell him about it until I'd given it out to the society papers. Chicago Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01

BELvIDERE, N. J. Sept 1.-Ths third annual picnic of the Warren County Farm CTS association was held here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Many Business Houses Burned.

BINGHANroN. N. Y, Sept. l-The busi- ness portion of the village of Maryland. Ot- sego county, N. Y, near CooPerstown, was totally destroyed by fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
FALL RIVER BANKS CAUGHT.
It Is Charged That R Broker FaIsified Bills
 of LadInE.

oA AAAuAhBs
 FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept. IA big sen satiOn was caused here by the publication of the following article: Several of our banks which have dis counted notes secured by bills of lading for Cotton Broker Welcome II. Hathaway, who for score of years had been one of the largest factors in this city, have failed to find the cotton represented by many of the bills of lading Investigation into the affair is now in progress. The amount in volved by the several banks is $lO7 900. How much collateral behind these bills is good is yet to be ascertained, but 1t Is feared that the amount will prove to be very small"
 Five banks are concerned, about as fol l lows: First National bank, $25, 900; B. M. C. Durfee Trust company, $25, 900; Mas sasoit National bank. S24,O 900; Union Ma | tional bank, $le,OOO; Pocasset National bank, Sl4,OOO. The B. NJ. C. Durfee com pany is reported to hold warehouse receipts for about Sll 900, and the First National | collateral supposed to be worth q 900. The Metacomet, Fall River National and Sec. ond National banks are believed to have es ! capped.
 Bankers here are unable to explain as \ yet just how they reached their present condition.
 MT. Hathaway refused positively to make any statement. An examination into MT Hathaway's affairs began some weeks ago when his peculiar actions began to attract general attention in the banking com munity.
 This is probably the first time serious I trouble has arisen from the Use of bills 0 lading as collateral. It is feared in bank | ing circles that some of them have beer used before, but as yet nothing criminal i charged, nor is there disposition on tn, part of the bankers to push Mir. lIathawa! | tO tho wall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
VOORHEES, TIGHT REIN.
He Will Allow No Filibusterine
 In the Senate.
PETERS MOTION sIDETRAOKED
There May Be Debate Without End. but the Repeal BnI Must Not Re Dropped. wolcotfs Eloquent speech-Ex-SPeaker Reed Kept Busy.

WASHINGTuN. Sept l.-The speech of Mir. Wolcott of Colorado against the bill to repeal the purchasing clause of the Sher man act was delivered in the presence of almost all the senators and ot large au. dience in the galleries The most telling parts of it and those that amused and in terested its hearers most were some humOr ous and sarcastic touches. in which he de picted the conversion of Democratic states men from thSSr belief in silver and their devotion tO himetallism tO the gold mono mrtalltsm faith nf the president
 The next speech was on the opposite side of the question and was made by MT. Caf fiery, the succesSor of MT. Gibson of LOuiSi ana It was his first appearance in the senate as a speeChmaker, but the speech was remarkable as a pronounced declara tiun in favor Of unconditional rrPeal of the sherman law, although he admitted that the position so taken by him might not meet the approval of his state and might put Q bar tO his further political cAreer
 FeffeF's Resolution Referred
 A motion was made by MT PciTrr Co t.,A, up the resolution heretofore offered by him as to national hanks refusing tO pay drpus itors cheeks in currency MT. NOorhee> said that if senators were not prepared [, 20 on with the discussion he had no obicC tion to other minor matters being taken
 
 placed He gave notice, however, that il | he found at any time that discussion on th, repeal bill was exhausted he should ask fol | a vote.
 MT. Cullom said that he should he glad [, aid the senator from Indiana in securing vote at any time. whether he had made | speech on the bill or not.
 Mir. NOOrhets said he WAS aware that Il was the intention of senators tu indulge II a good deal more debate. He trusted tha there would he A liberal allowance for full debate and for full. intelligent discussion and said that after it WAS manifest tha discussion was exhausted and that It Wa only kept up in order to consume time b, would insist on a vote at every opp"TtuuIil | that presented itself
 l There would be no interference with ~t.Il ators who wished to discuss the bill, lou there would b- interference with the Pur pose of senators to delay action.
 After a Culloquy, from which il appeare- | that if Mir. Pcffer's motion was a.rvCd L in the form in which it was made il wuul displace the repeal bill. the form uf Jh motion was changed so that the repval lrl should be informally laid aside and IL resolution as 10 national banks taken ul The motion was agreed 10, and then JL motion heretofore made by Mir NoorLev that the resolution be referred 10 the con mittee on finance was carried-yvaS. < nays, 21.
 | The resolutions of the house on the ,l,lI of Representative Mutchler of Pruu>ylvs mia were laid before the senate. and r->, lutiuns expressive of the sorrow uf the ~s-I ate were offered by Mir Cameron an | agreed to. The senate then adjuuru,7l a a further evidence of respect tn the urm,u of the deceased
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
conneetIcut.s Universal Peace Union.

MYSTIC, Conn, Sept. l.-The Connecti- cut Society of the Universal Peace union closed its twenty sixth annual meeting here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Experiments In RoadmAkInx.

ELAIRA, N. Y, Sept. IA special fea ture at the interstate fair was the eNperi- ments in roadmAkinR.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
In the House.

ThraShing over old straw was the am'~,- ment which the house indulgcd in. Th, rules of the fifty third congress wen, r'-,,- gated to the hack ground, and the rul,~ "i the fifty first congress came in for the Chlv. part of the discussion.
 No new charges were ma'l,', nni un u,.,, answers were interjeCted. but Mir K'r,i was kept upon his feet almost cnuIiuu"u~ ly justifying the prupriety "f his ,our-' when he occupied the chair.
 The banking and currency and the r''iu age. weights and meaSures c"muliII,A.- were granted leave to report at any rlue and these were the only noteworthy change made in the new code.
 But there is an amendment still p,ndiu- which, if adopted. may he found tn h. flr reaching in it's effects. IL wa~ off,r,,i 10, MT. Buatner of Louisiana and provides fuI a practical closure whenever A memhrr tn charge of measure on the floor ~.rS fir ., ask for it. No action was taken con thi- amendment l~fore adjourun1eur
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
PENM4 NSHIP. PROF HOLLEY

Teaches every pupil to write a fine, rapid bust, ness hand in c course of is private lessons and NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed tn the highest degree of the arta Iay BANK RxRkMRs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Escaped Through n skyIirht.

SYRACUSE, Sept 1.-William c. Hills, a convict at the OnOndaga county peniten- tiary, escaped through x skylight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-01
Attempt to nIow Up Mat

Attempt to HIoW Up MadrId's Civil Guard
 MADRID, Sept. IA petard was exploded in the barracks of the civic guard. NJ damage was done.