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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
A MEDICAL CONGRESS.
ALL NATIONS OF THE WESTERN
 WORLD TO BE REPRESENTED.

Two Thousand Physicians From North,
 South and Central America, Hawaii and
 the West Indies to Convene In Washing
 ton-Important Subjects to Be Discussed.
 Truly this is the era of centennials and this the year of great national and international gatherings. The Colum- bian quadricentennial of course takes precedence, and every week of its prog tess will be distinguished by some great gathering of scientists, theologians, phi lanthropists or men and women devoted to the healing art. For the last named this will be n great year indeed. Their principal gatherings will be known as the international. the pan-American, the American and the British. ranking in importance in the order named.
 The international medical congress has no fixed term, but has thus far been held about every second year. The first was held in Paris, and those immediate ly following attracted but little atten- ton till the ninth was held in Washing ton ill 1887. The eleventh will be held in Rome in the week beginning Sept. 24 next, and Professor Semmola of Italy will serve as presiding officer. The American Medical association has al- ready met at Milwaukee, as has also the Association of Medical Editors, and the British Medical association will hold its sixty-frst annual meeting at Newcastle upon-Tyne Aug. 14.
 Much more important than the last two, however. and second only to the first named, is the Pan-American con. gress, which is so far an official affair that it was provided for by act of con-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
PennsyIvanin's Locomotives Seized.

MANSFIELD. O., July l3.-Sheriff Guth- rie of Richland county has been making it lively around the Union depot in this city In levying on rolling stock belonging to the Pennsylvania company to satisfy judg- ment for $341. 100 issued from tLe circuit court in the celebrated Coldwatar case. He has already levied upon seven locomotives and eight freight cars and proposes to con
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
QUASSAPAUG LAKE PLEASURE GROUNDS,

This old and popular resort is now open for the season. Every known form of amusement is offered to patrons, and no better place can be found where a good days outing can be so easily and thorough Iy enjoyed. Fishing, boating, steamboat sailing, bowling alleys, tennis, croqret, billiards are some of the features. Meals served on short notice and specially made of young chicken broilers. Large parties accommodated and the best of attention assurel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Kan.a. to Abandon ProhIbItIou.

TOPEKA. July 13.-In a letter to A J. Richard of Fort Scott, Attorney General Little intimates that the state administra- tion has thrown prohibition overheard and will not use the machinery of the state to enforce it. He says that several cities. un- able to meet their taxes, are asking that saloons be licensed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
President sacasa Mean, to See It All.

SAN FRASCTsCo. July la.-President Sa- casa of Nicaragua says: "I am here to sec all the great cities. When I have been some time in San Francisco shall go to Chicago. Philadelphia, New York, Boston and leading plact~.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
A Branch Establishment.
A woman's Question.

Houser docking up from his paper)- They've found several letters bearing ev- idences of being 5000 years old buried in some ruins in Egypt. The writing was that of woman, and the paper was in an excellent state of preservation.
 Mrs Houser-Humphl How was the mans pocket they found them in?-Troy Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13


 avoids a ducking. Jones, who resides at Brockville, Ont, has proved by his great record of successes that he has the right to be considered one of the first canoe sailors of America For three success sive years all com CTS strove in vain to wrcst from his grasp the title of champion. Tn e boat which he used during the three
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
JOSEPH \, IArKsnH. LRrHl1fcI

Lilley's Block. Waterbury. Conn, And 2I7 West I75th sf. New York Plans and Supertnteudence for all classes of tuildiDRr.
 Many years successful experience =snablas me to secure for clients the eeEt result with the lpzzt sxpVaditHrS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
sensonabIc Specially.

Stranger (to native)-In what direction does the village lie, my friendr
 Native (slowly(-Well, sir, in all direc- lions, reckon, though at this time of year it's mostly about fish.-Exchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
A Ministers Trade In n Barber Shop.

FLUSHING, N. Y, July 13.-The worship CTS of St. Michaers Catholic church are highly incensed over the utterances of the Rev. Powell Chockley. the new pastor of the First Baptist church. MT. Chockley was in barber shop. and whi.s waiting his turn, began a fierce tirade against Catholics and Catholicism.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Sexton wnI Appeal,

LONDON, July l3-Mr. Sexton gave no tice in the commons that he would move the adoption of a resolution declaring that the chairman of the committee of the whole had misused the powerS of his office in suspeuding him for resenting the asser- tion that the Irish were garrulous and inn reCuniOuS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
For the CompIexIon.

Washing in cold water when over- heated is a frequent cause of disfiguring plmples. Hot water and piece of fan nel for face cloth are preferable. Co logne dabbed on the little black spots after the hot water bath will tend to cf- face them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
DO YOU WEAR SHOES |?

or course you do. We'll then call at James Grants, ,236 South Main street. By SO doing you can save a dollar. Boots and Shoes made to order and neatly re- paired ct the lowest possible Prioee.
 opECHgTS pEIpH sT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Pleased Her.

Charles Staylate-Oh, yes, I dote on baseball.
 Fair Martyr-Thats a game where they have short stops and home runs. Isn't it? How elightful!-Boston Tran Fcript
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
A Little Glimpse of Life.

"Hullo, Sophty! How is it you are here all alone? When I saw you up in Noonan's a short time ago, you had a dozen friends around you"
 "Oh, yes, but had money them New York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Had to Forge Checks or s,arve.

BOSTON. July l3-Herman Haminn. a young German from New York city, Is under arrest here on the charge of forgery. He admits forging five checks and receiv- ing goods or money for them. but claims that it was a question of doing that or starving. as he could not get work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
AmIabilItr Personiied.

MT. Woodby Wise-Do you know. Miss Edythe, always laugh with thosa people who laugh at me.
 Edythe-Keeps you busy most of the time, doesn't it?-Truth-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
avom.n Commit. Suicide

CANAIoHARIE. \. Y. July l3-Annie B. Boyce, 5O years old. unmarried, and who resided with her uncle at Sprakers, N. Y, while demented cut her throat with a razor. Both her jugular veins and her windpip were severed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Italy.s Bank Scandal.

ROME, July l3.-Out of the 20 members constituting the senate l2o are charged with complicity in the bank scandal. About loo members of the chamber of deputies are similarly implicated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
AIaen,tIe Iron Ore Mine CIoses.

SARANAC LAKE. N. Y., July 1S.-The Benson mines of magnetic iron ore have closed. Four hundred men are thrown out of employment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Away Went the Balloon,

NEW YORK, July l3.-Captain Carton of the balloon corps of the French army made an ascension from Manhattan field yester- day afternoon When last seen he was moving rapidly toward the sound
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13

hy wuIt process of training l ar, rived at my pres
 ent physical per lection. 1 will mention only some of my signal perform apce S. Among these are lifting a l7O pound man on a chair with my teeth, lifting a 300 pound anvil with my teeth, lifting a St pound dumbbell arms length in each hand, lifting a gn D@n~ T dunbbcll yer ny head with one arm; holding 5e Nnnnl nrninhts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Loliet,s Rig RreMerY.

JOLIET. Ills. July 13.-A big brewing company with $l, ,OO0, 900 capital has located in Joliet, purchased site. and New York and St. Louis capital is back of 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Cnr Works A.sIrn.

INDIANAPOLIS, July l3.-The Terre Hauts Car works. one of the largest of its class in the west and the largest in Indiana, as- signed to Henry J. Baker of this city. IL employs 9O0 men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13

NEW YORK, July I3-Edwsrd $. Foote, an entry clerk at Bellevue hospital, was stricken with typhus fever and died on North Brother island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Continental Hat.

This hat is made of black straw and is caught at each side of the back un- der Prince of Wales tips. It is also turned up at the front under a rosette
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Harvey Process In High Favor.

WASHINGTON, July l3-One important result of armor plate tests will be to ex' tend the use of the Harvey process.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Changes In the Size of Postal Cards.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-PostmAster Gen. eral Bissell has decided to abandon the three sizes of postal cards now in use and to substitute one size for both single and reply cards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Professor smith Resixns

CINCINNATI, July la-Professor Henr, Preserved Smith has resigned from LAni
 saminarY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13

If Sandow is, as he claims, the strongest man in the world, l think can truthfully assert that 1 am the strongest woman in this hemisphere at least. l have met all corners and have never Yet been compelled
 to lower my arm. l honestly believe that can also surpaSs any of the strong women in the other great hemisphere beyond the Atlantic in feats of strength. Although she belongs to the so called weaker sex, it does not follow that wu.uan should be weak, and ii may iuirrr- 4 -'cntler sex to know what feats h.,> ,rI formed and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
MT. CleyeIand's Day at Home.

BUzzARD's BAY, Mass, July 13-Ths president spent the entire day with his i'm mediate family and sister, Mrs. Hoyt-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
FANCY TABLE COVER.

Gobelin Cloth Being observation-disclosures
 In Any Suitable Color.
 Of the innumerable materials that have recently come into vogue gobelin cloth deserves perhaps the warmest com mendation of all, for it does well for a goodly number of things. It is heavier than linen, and so even better for many
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13

South D~kOtA,s Building Dedicated CHICAGO. July I9.-The South Dakots building was dedicated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Fine Laundry Work.

A specialtyamade of L A C E C U R. TIA I N S, At the Canal Street SteanSLsundry.
 F, R, DAVIS 600.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13

HAIR MATTRESSES MADE TO oRDKR-
 UPHoLSTERING AND REPAIRING.
 OLD MATTRESSES MADE oVKR will send for your mattress, mRke t over and return it the same day, if you Will leave your order with me.
 NJ. BtGt<M ASTER, pe:AEtssl AHsRus'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
CO-OpeTatiTe Tailoring Co.,
 Special Announcement.

Wehave just concluded arrange ments with Messrs Bloom & Co.,, of Boston, by which we are enabled to purchase the balance of their large and extensive line of Diagonals, Worsteds and Cassimeres, for Spring and Summer Wear, at soc on the S1 for Spot Cash E Under the circumstances we will be enabled to offer our patrons the greatest bargains ever heard of in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
Hmeed
CANOElST H. FORD JONES.

The Canadian Is One or the Swiftest Pad-
 dlers In America
 Although H. Ford Jones parts his name on one end, he always parts his canoe ex- actly in the middle and consequently
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
SHADOWS FAIR RIVAL.
Yucca Claims to Be the Worlds
 Strongest Woman.
SHE WISHES SHE WERE A MAN

The Ambition of Her Life Would Then Be to Outlift Sandow, Louis Cyr and Ken nedy and Defeat PusiIistic Champion Corbett-How Yucca Became Strong.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-13
FINE MBRGHANT TAILORING,

All the fine imported Clay Diag- onal suits we have been making to order for $50 and for which every other Merchant Tailor charges $40 to $50 for, .we.will--n now make for s25.
 All the fine Cassimere Suits we have been making for $25 and S2S, we will now make for s22 and S23.
 All the fine Serge and Cheviot Suits we have been making for S2O and $23 we will make during this great sale for SIS and S2O. All our
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
LATER NEWS WAITS.


A communication from the Secretary oi
the Treasury was presented to the senate
increasing an estimate su omitted rs to the
cost of deportation of Chinese. The com
munication states that the steamship COM
panies have increased their rate for steerage
passengers from s35 to s5l, so that the total
cost Of deporting Chinese would be 81, 800,
900 and the sum required for the current
fiscal year would be ssG0,O0O
Mrs. Cleveland has entirely recovered her
health. She attended theatre party dur
ing the last week. Almost her only wish
now is to spend the autumn in her country
house and the change will be made shortly.
Baby Esther is ilourishing.
There was still further reduction in the
net gold reserve OF the treasury Saturday
the figures being $50, l52 256, about a hall
million lower than It was in June last wher
it touched the lowest point in its history tt
that time. The currency balance, however
showsan increase and on Saturday it stooc
at Sl6, 23l, 447.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN.
Maturing Vegetation Greatly Aided il
the Middle Atlanta 2tataa

Maturing Vegetation Greatly Aided in
the Middle Atlantic States.
The weekly crop report issued by the
Weather Bureau states that the week ha.
been cooler than usual in all sections with
the exception Of the cotton region :and the
lower Mississippi ard lower Missouri val
leys. Freezing temperature occurred during
the week in the northern aud central Rocky
mountain regions, the upper Missouri val,
ley and in Minnesota, while frosts were
general in the districts east of the Missis.
sippi northward to the Ohio valley and
Northern Virginia.
There was decidedly lees than the usual
amount OF rain from the upper Ohio valley
and lake region eastward to the Atlantic
coast from Eastern Texas TO the south At.
iantc coast, except in the Southern portions
OF Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama,
where the rainfall was excessive. Over the
western portions OF the Carolinas, Southern
Virginia, the lower Ohio Valley and gener.
ally to the westward Of the Mississippi the
rainfall has been excessive.
In the middle Atlantic states the pasi
week has been very favorable for maturing
crops and for the work OF securing the
same and the absence of heavy rains. with
generally fair weather over the greater nor
ton OF the cotton region has been yery fav.
orable for cotton picking. which is now be
ing rapidly pushed. Wheat sesdins hs,
progressed fayorably. and wheat thai bas
come up is looking we'll.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends TO personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due 60 its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
art to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; efiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gsts in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
It Shows an Increase OF ss34,7e3 for tho
Mo tn Just Clostd

mo IN d ust ClOstd.
The pub 10 debt statement issned few
days ago shows the net increase of the pub.
lie debt, less cash in the treasury, during
the month Of Sept mbtr TO have been ss3i,
io3 The interest bearing debt increased
800 600; the debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity decreased sG0,-
40, and the debt bearing no interest IN.
crease sis1 1876. There was reduction Of
s4OS, 2I7 in The cash balance Of the Treas
ury. The interest bearing debt is $685., ,037..
14O; the debt on which interest has ceased
since maturity, sl.9si,750, aud the debt
bearing no interest 1874, 36I 26I, a total debt
Of t96l ,3s6,775 The certificates and Treas.
ury noes offset by an equal amount Of
cash in the Treasury amount to $50, 225,-
3e3 nh increase during the month of a..
6l0 4s2.
The gold reserve to day stands at 500, $50
l12 and the net cash balance at s13, ,29j. iGl;
the total cash balance in the treasury Sep
tember 80 being s06 sI5, ,633, iagainst klU7,.
2s3 $40 on August 81.
The comparative statement of ieceipts
and expenditures Of the United States n so
issued to-day, shows the total receipts for
September, 1893, TO have been $2i, ,5s2, 7j6 and
the expe ditures s25 47S ulO. Since July
the receipts have been $7O, 379,4 ,4i7 and the
expenditures sos i5D, ,l27. During the three
months of the fiscal wear The receipts from
customs fell of over sl3 001,0)l ms tompnr.
ed with the corresponding period of lS92,
and the internal revenue receipts fell of
during the same time nearly 5000 900 The
receipts from both items were much better
during September than the two previous
months, and II was unnecessary therefore
Tor the department tO draw very heavily on
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
INTERESTING RAILROAD FIGURES.

INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION STATISTICS
FOR YEAR.
The fifth statistical report of the Inter
state Commerce commission has Just been
submitted for the year ended June 80,
1892 The total railway mileage of the
country was III $685. being an increase
during the year OF 3, 100 rs miles, the small.
est for number Of years.
The total number of employees in the ser
vice OF railways was 82l, Al being an in
cre' Sc of37, 1870 over the previous year. The
capitalization of the l62, 1897. 10 miles cover.
ed by tha report was $40, ,22B 747. 1874. The
total number Of passengers carried was
$50, 95S 2ll. The gross earnings were ST..
~, Az 34S. The operating expenses were
0780. .997, ,096
The number OF railway employees killed
was 265i, being less than the mum ber kill
ed during the previous year Tho number
OF employees injured however was in excess
OF the number injured during the previous
year, being 28, 267. The number of passen.
gers killed was largely in excess of the
NUN ber killed during the previous year, be-
ing 3'O in 1892 AS against 293 in in 1891.
while The total number of passengers injur-
ed was 3, 227 in 1892 as against 972 1901.
Most OF the casualties to employees resulted
from coupling,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

The American Express Company has
rendered its service for free transportation
OF donations of all kinds to the Louisiana
storm sufferers.
At the New York State Democratic con
yention, in session at Saratoga, the follow
ng ticket was nominated by acclamaton
Secretary of State, Cord Meyer, of Queens
county; Comptroller, Frank Campbell, OF
Steuben county (renominated); Treasurer,
Hugh Duffy, of CORTLAND county,: Attorney
General, Simon w. Rosendale. OF Albany
renominatedG State Surveyor, Martin
'chench, of Rensselaer, county (renominat.
.d); Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals
Isaac II. Maynard, of New York City.
The Republican State convention of New
York met at Syracuse and nominated the
ollowing ticket: Secretary of State, Gen
.ral John Palmer, of Albany; Comptr oler
lanes A Roberts, of Buffalo; Treasurer,
Addison Colvin, of Warren C ounty; Attor
ney General, Theodore Han cock, of SYRIA
,use; State engineer, Camp bell w. Adams
of Onei da
The Massachusetts Republican Conven
zion at Boston Saturday nominated Freder-
ok ]. Greenhalge for governor, re-nominat
ed Lieut.. Gov. Wocott, Secretary Of State
William NJ. Olin and Auditor John w
Kimball and named Col. Henry NJ. Phillip.
for State Treasurer and II. NJ. Knowlton
Tor Attorney General.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
THE DEATH LIST GROWS.
Over $500 People Are Now Reported
to Have Perished in The New Orleans
District During tho Terrible

The return to New Orleans OF relief par
ties. sent out in all directions, confirms the
awful stories of death and destruction
previously sent out. A corrected list OF
those who have lost their lives In what may
be called the New Orleans district, .wells
the total TO 2,54i. This will be increased
some two or three hundred when news
from the Louisiana coast is all in.
The only station from which returns have
not been receive rs yet IL St Bernard on
Lake Borgogne marsh. This marsh is
dead level with the ocean, more water thsn
land, covering 100 square miles. Its ly
inhabitants were some 200 fishermen who
lived In cabins built on piles It's prob
able that oil have persisted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
CAPITAL AND LABOR.

The employees of the idle Warren iron mill
at Warren, o., have been notified TO seel,
work elsewhere as it is not likely to resume
work for long time.
The South steel mills of Scranton Pa,
have resumed work EN- loyng 800 men.
TIE Pottstown, Pa, Iron Company has
issued a notice reducing the pudders to 81
per ton.
Chess, Cook & Co.'S rolling mill at Brad
lock, Pa, .resumed operations employing
t50 hands,
The East Stroudshurg, Pa, glass works
have resumed work with non-union men.
after three months idlencss.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
FIHANcrAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The national bank of Kansas City, which
failed during the past summer has opened
its doors for business.
The Safe Deposit Trust and Banking
Company OF Nashville Tenn, made gen.
eral assignment of all its property Saturday
night. Inability to realize on assets is
assigned as the cause. The assets are
s2Oi, ,056 81 and liabilities about s20i, COO.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

who threw the bomb n. Capt, Gen. de Cam.
pos and staff, was executed by being shot in
he back by squad Of soldiers. Pallas
showed no sign of finching and met death
orovely.
a newly built house in the town OF
Roost, Russia, collapsed killing 81 persons.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
THE CHOLERA EPIDEMIC.
The scourge Is Now Going Its Deadlie
Work in Italv

Iuo ncourR6 1b NOW IoihR Its OehdIieBt
Work in Italy.
Al st. Petersburg between October and
8. l06 new cases Of cholera and 3s deaths
were registered. Twenty fresh cases ana
elk deaths were reported in Moscow be.
tween September 20 and October 4.
Ou Friday there were five fresh cases of
cholera and three deaths In Leghorn, Italy,
and 20 fresh cases and n deaths In Paler-
mo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
WORLDS FAIR ATTENcA ANon
The following are the official figures fo-
the paid admissions to the fair:

AnNED men will accompany every train
to any Doint east. uast or south u tuture.