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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
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Education in the art of roadbuilding is so much needed and so hard to obtain that an enthusiastica advocate of the road reform movement declares that to the proverbial three R's there should be add ed fourth-roads.
 The great scientific British roadbuild- CTS, Macadam and Telford, were melted to their inventions by the pressing needs of agriculture and commerce. The fine, permanent highways which they laid out took the place of clumsy turnpikes with heavy tolls, which in their turn had been proceeded by roads so wretched that 200 years ago, it is said, produce was often allowed to rot in one English village when in another only % miles away there was actual want.
 Somewhat similar as to cause and ef- feet are the well proved facts that in some parts of this country farms only 10 miles from large cities are worth but $25 an aero because of the bad roads leading to tho city markets. while else where farms 50 miles from a city, but connected with it by model highways, are valued at from $aOO to $500 an acre.
 In somo sections of the country also it costs n quarter of the price received for grain to pay for carting it to market over bad roads.
 If the farmers once knew what good roads could do for them, they would no longer, as Professor Shaler expresses it, "wallow in the mire of their ways, pay excessive tolls-endure, in a word, a grinding taxation generation after gen. eration without appreciating the burden | which rests upon them. Youths Com | panion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
Ancient and Modern EnrlIsh Guns.

Eelson's ship, the Victory, was de signed to carry 1o4 guns, consisting of S2, 24 and 1e pounders, ranged on her upper, main, middle and lower decks. She was also armed with few 6S-pound- CT carronades. The weight of her one broadside of single shotted guns was 1,104 pounds, which was considered pro digious in those days. In the account of the battle of Trafalgar, in which action this ship played 80 prominent part, the broadside that shc poured into the French Bucentaure is described as ter rife, dismounting 20 of her adversary's guns and killing and wounding no less than 400 of her officers and men.
 Compare this with our guns of the present day, when single gun of the Nile or Trafalgar throws projectile 100 pounds heavier than the whole broadside of the Victory, while one oi uur 1Ol-ton guns discharges projectilt weighing no less than 1,SOO pounds! Il may be of interest to know that while only 325 pounds of powder were OK pended in the discharge of a broadsidt from tho Victory as much as 3,00( pounds weight of powder is consumed in firing the broadside of the Victoria ol the Sans Farrell, two of our modern iron clads!-Good Words.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
What Children Need.

The very fact that every normal child cries out for bedtime story shows that it's mental nature needs it just as its physical nature craves sweets. You want to give your child pure candy, 80 give him the unadulterated story. Leave out the fearful personalities, the grim and gigantic figures. These, even if they are properly vanquished by the gallant hero, are too distinct for the cribside tale
 Sit down by your little one's bed and speak low and evenly. Weave @ fanci- ful but quiet story that tells of pretty fairies and birds and flowers and droning bees and loving little boys and girls. These WOO sleep to the weary but still active brain, not with the suffocating pressure of the gathering storm lit with lurid flashes, but with the soft clouds of the sunset horizon that change from rosy pink to tender enveloping gray and gradually deepen into restful gloom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
TWO CHICAGO FIRES.
Twelve Persons Were Injured, One Fire
 lmAn Killed and Three May Die.

uAAh ANlAAeu anu AIENt amy DAe-
 CHICAGO. July S-The Hotel Lincoln, at 6,020 EdgeFton avenue, at the edge of the Worlds fair grounds. was badly damaged by fire, and five people were injured, two of whom may die. The injured are:
 Miss Jessie BilelOw. Ogden, |. T.: may die-
 Mrs c. H. McAleer, wife of the proprietor.
 Joseph Cowles, fireman; may die.
 John PowerS, fireman.
 Unknown man. badly cut about the head and shoulders by falling glass
 The fire originated in the kitchen of the hotel, and by the time the fire department arrived the frame building was a mass of flames. Most of the guests were visiting the fair at the time, but the few who were in the building had no time to save any of their personal effects.
 Mrs. McAleer was i'll in bed, but was saved by her husband, who rescued her at great peril to himself Miss Bigslow was caught in the third story, and despite the warnings of the firemen, who told her that they would save her, jumped from the window. She sustained a concussion of the spine. which will probably prove fatal
 Seven firemen were seriously burned by an explosion of natural gas, and one oi them died. They were fighting a small blaze in a coal cellar underneath the side walk when the explosion occurred. Will liam Paddris, a truckman, was terribl } burned, will lose both eyes and inhaled thu flames. He cannot recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08

little more freely, though still with . good deal of nervous apprehension. Ha feared that in coming up he had shaken down a sufficient quantity of soot to be- tray his manner of escape and give clew to his place of retreat. But a glance downward at his clothes con- vinced him that he had little to be alarmed about in this respect-for this flue had never been much used, his gar ments were not badly soiled, and he could not perceive dirt enough below to attract attention.
 He had not long to wait before he heard the soldiers enter the room, led by the treacherous girl.
 "Ha! he escapedr' exclaimed the latter in alarm.
 The officer swore some terrible oaths and fercely demanded which way.
 "Either up the chimney or into some other part of the house" said Fanchette. ''He was here few minutes ago."
 "Quick, men, fly about, he's not up here" cried the officer, looking up the chimney. "Two of you run out and see if he's on the roof, and the rest ransack the housel If we don't find him, we'll burn it downv
 A hurried search was apparently made of the room they were in, and then Cap tain Lavergne heard the soldiers in diff ferent parts of the house opening and banging doors, shouting and cursing He felt his situation now to be very crit ital indeed, for should the house be , fired he feared there might be no escape for him. After awhile the noise and tu mutt subsided, and every moment he was in trembling expectation of hearing or seeing something to indicate that the building was on fire, and he now re solved to make another bold effort for his life. He reasoned that those sent outside to see if he was on the roof had already rejoined the others, and he now resolved to gain the roof, and if he could do so undiscovered to venture leap among the thick shrubbery at the rear of the mansion.
 In the course of two or three minutes this dangerous feat was successfully exc cuted, and Captain Lavergne found him. self once more on the ground outside considerably scratched and bruised, but not seriously injured. He now heard loud voices inside and hurriedly stole away through the shrubbery. The searching officer, not finding any | trace of the man he sought, at last be | came enraged at the treacherous gir l and accused her of deceiving him. This | impression was soon strengthened into
 conviction by Mime. Loufourcade and the other servants, and the whole affail
 ended in the release of the prisoners ant
 the arrest of Fanchette, who was her
 self marched of to prison, where sht { died.
 | After the soldiers had gone Captain
 Lavergne returned to the mansion to as
 sure Mime. Loufourcade of his safet.
 and then set of to make his escape from
 the country. which he accomplished an(
 lived to return st the end of the Reig1 l of Terror.-Exchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
The Problem os the Cradle.

Ever since the world began mothers have been rocking cradles and singing lullabies- From time immemorial the problems have existed. What can we do with this baby? Where can we put it so that it will be safe? How can we manage to secure few intervals of peace and tranquility? How can we still Its cries and whines? How can we teach 1t to walkH In a word, how can we emancipate ourselves from the absorbing tyranny of these sweet babes, our off spring?
 The solutions which have been in- vented by the solicitude, the ingenuity and the instinct of mothers have taken the form of cradles, swaddles, leading strings and gocarts. The variety of these inventions is considerable, and a description of them would form, per haps, a curious chapter in the history of hygiene and domestic economy.-Har. per's Bazar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
ANARCHISTS AWED.
Surrounded by Police They Wave the Red
 Flag but FeRbiy,

Flag but Eeeb1y.
 NEW YORK, July S-The red flag waved and all existing institutions were de nounced at the meeting of anarchists at the Windsor theater in celebration of Gov ernor Altgeld's pardon of their three con freres, but it waved feebly and the denun- citations were tempered with moderation.
 The meeting turned out tame affair to There were 5000 people on the floor and in the galleries of the theater. They cheered at times, but never got wrought up to a pitch of enthusiasm.
 Mir. Albert Uhlmann, a young man who learned his anarchism in Boston, nomi- nally presided over the meeting, but & man half mile away In big white building on Mulberry street was the real presiding genius of the demonstration.
 Mir. Uhlmann's supporters were in the great majority, but Superintendent Byrnes held the best hand. Not half dozen blocks from the Windsor theater, at the EldridRe Street station on the one side and ths Elizabeth Street station on the other, were 200 policemen ready to be called to the scene at the first sign of disorder. Leanins against the lamppost just outside of the theater door was Inspector Williams. Just inside stoOCSSaptain Deveny, in full uni form, surrounded by dozen.of his men A score more of police were scattered through the theater in plain clothes. The anarchists resented tho presence of the DO lice as plainly as they dared, and the speak CTS reserved their choicest invectives fol tn em and the "Capitalistic PreSsp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
HE wINKEp HIS OFF EYE.

cry spring the trail between Yellow Creek and LOran was one wild waste of soft and sticky mud, so he promptly of fered to bet the cigars with the hare that the latter wouldn't stand half a show with him in a race between Kleckners corner, Mellow Creek, and Fry's corner. Loran. This tickled the hare immensely, for he thought it was the biggest bluff that was ever promulgated by any being on this teErestial sphere. But as he had no particular objection to filling his vest pocket with good Havanas he snapped up the offer so quick that the mud turtle, who was considerable of a snapper him self, opened'wide his mouth in admira- tion.
 Arrangements were soon perfected for this grand track event. The contestants toed the scratch, ,,and the word was given for them to go. With a few jumps down the sidewalk the hare was far in the lead. He turned once to yell, back to the mud turtle. inviting him to start, but the latter kept ip the road and sawed mud and said nothing. Being in his natural element, the mud turtle knew he
 was all right.
 In about six jifies the hare had made
 half mile and found himseh at the end of Main street. Here he had to leave
 the dry sidewalk and take to the high
 way. Two leaps landed him in the mid dle of the road. He stuck there Along abont 8 o'clock in the afternoon the mud turtle came to the spot, and with a pitying glance at the hare, sup plemented by a wink of his off eye, he forged past.
 Three weeks later news. came that the
 turtle had reached the goal slightly dis | figured, but still very much on the turf, | while the last heard of the hare was that
 he was still struggling and calling the road authorities very bad names.-Good | Roads
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
A Hint on Ironing.

The pigtailed laundryman, says an exchange, knows little ironing trick worth trying. Instead of heating his iron just right for use he heats 1t scorch- ing hot Then he plunges it into cold water for an instant, which cools the surface sufficiently to allow him to make several effective passes. the heat mean time gradually returning to the surface. If necessary. he repeats this two or three times till the iron is of the right tenn perature to ply its vocation uninterrupt- edly. This saves the frequent changing of Irons of Bridget's method.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
pIsob.rrea NatIonnl Guardsmen.

PEEKsKILI, N. Y, July s.-Among the members of Company c there Is feeling of animosity toward Superintendent B. W. Booker of the tariff department of the American Express company. The mem bers of the company had his sfiigy hang ing in their street, but Captain Ksck, ofn' cer of the day, ordered it down. The req son for this feeling is that three member. of Company C-Corporal J. J. Gearhart and Privates John Hewitt and John R
 Benedict-who were employed in the tarif department of the express company befor' they came to camp. have been discharged
 as they claim. because the superintendent of their department does not want nation al guarlsmen as clerks iu his department
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
WEDDINGS
Children More In Demand Than Ever FOs
 Such Afraira.

Children More In Demand Than Ever FoR
 Such Anairs. 5..
 At one of the New York weddings of the past week, the New York Times says, four children assisted. Two flower girls, each about 10 years old, in empire froclzs of white india silk and carrying large white enamel baskets of daisies and orange blossoms, led the train of six bridesmaids down the aisle to meet the bride, whose maid of honor was another young miss of 10 as pretty picture in her graceful gown of soft white crepon and big hat with dropping plumes as was the bride herself. At the altar the groom and best man were waiting, and beside them stood little fellow of in continental suit of black velvet, with white satin waistcoat, lace ruffles and low shoes with buckles. He carried in his small gloved hands a silver tray, upon which on a tiny mat of white vel vet rested the ring.
 It was noticed that when the best man stopped to take it from the small page it was tied to a corner of the open work rim of the tray with narrow white rib bon, wise precaution, since otherwise such inexperienced little hands might easily have tilted the important circlet to the floor.
 When the ceremony was over, the flower girls preceded the bride again. scattering blossoms before her as they walked, and the small page, still holding his tray, marched alone in solemn state directly behind her. It was amusing to watch the little fellow. who had evi- dently been instructed on no account to step upon the brides train, but as evi- dently had not been told about the flow CTS that lay upon the floor in his path. These he decided were to be equally re- spected, and with careworn expression of responsibility on his face he made his way down the aisle, taking funny little ' skips this side and that to avoid tram bling the blossoms, but keeping always \ in serious mind and sight the trailing length of satin that swept just before him.
 It is these little unexpected things which children do, their tremendously | grave interpretation of trihes, that make their incongruous presence attractive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
Shnf IMn Men.

ELNIRA. N. T.. July S-About five miles out of this city some men were repairing the highway in front of property owned by Stephen Kneal. He forbade them to do any work in front of his house, but as they continued he entered the house, re- turned with double barreled shotgun and discharged the contents of both barrels. one into the body of Horatio Gardner and the other into the neck and the face of James Anderson. Although both men sre yet alive, Anderson can scarcely survive and Gardner's condition is critical. kueal was arrested aud admitted the shooting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
A Hit nf LeMiah Wlt

A striking commentary was recently made by a Russian Jew on the judicial corruption which sustains his country. He passed the law courts in one of the cities of his empire and noticed a fine statue placed in front of the building.
 "Whom does this statue representf' he inquired of passerby. "Why, Jus tice, of coursev' How sad" exclaimed the Jew, "thvt justice should be relegat- sd to the outside of the edifice and be al- together excluded from admission with in."-Rabbi Adler in Fortnightly Re viaw
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
Photorraph Frame.

Something of a novelty in photograph holders, which can be made at home, is thus put together: Take eight pieces of clear glass cut tho size of cabinet pho tograph. Bind each with narrow rib bon, sewing at each corner. Put them together in pairs and attach tightly "t the corners. sewing the ribbon together down the sides to form screen. Finish of each top corner with a small rosetto. The pictures arc slipped in between tho glasses, and the fourfold screen will hold eight pictures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
STORY or A MUDDY ROAD.

How the Mud TuStIe Beat the Hare-n
 Modem verSion of Esop's Fable
 Once upon time, during a spring thaw, mud turtle came out of the com atose state in which he,hh6remained,al winter and started for a millpond. On the way he met friskyyonng hare, who straightway began to guy him because of his slowness. This caused the mud turtle to get exceeding wpoth, where upon the frisky young haresrenewed his efforts.
 Now, the mud turtle was a regular subscriber to his home paperand there fore was up to snuff. He knsw that ev-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
The CnrarelS Arrive.

CHICAGO, July S.-The Spanish caravels finished their long journey from New York to this city. As they arrived of the expo sisition grounds they were saluted by many cannon and the steam whistles from cratt lying in the lake and the lagoons. Captain Concas and the sscorting party were mst by 6 messenger from the director general and escorted into the fair grounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
Cleaning Black Lace

Take your black lace skirt all apart. brush thoroughly and have 1t immersed in deep (new) tin pan of gasoline, talk ing care to have no fire anywhere near. It will take every accumulation of dust from 1t, cleanse it and brighten it also. Press 1t immediately and very lightly with hot iron on the wrong side, first laying A niece of thin silk over the lace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
No Advancement In Roads.

No other civilized nation on earth has as bad, cheap roads as there are in America, and foreigners who visit the country wonder that people who have developed so marvelously in almost every other eommendable direction are so back ward in a line of improvement that yields SO handsome Q return for money invested as does this one.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
QUASSAPAUG LAKE
 PLEASURE GROUNDS, G. WALLACE, PROPRIETOR.

This old and popular resort is now open for the seasou Every known form of amusement is offered to patrons, and no better place can be found where good days outing can be so easily and thorough Iy enjoyed. Fishing, boating, steamboat sailing, bowling alleys, tennis, croquet, billiards are some of tha features Meals served on short no'ice and speciality made of young chicken broilers. Large parties accommodated and the best of attention assured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
somer.et County Bank Ruinsa.

SoNERviLLE, N. J., July s-The Somer, set County bank of Somerville will close its doors today. Alvah A. Clark, eoupsel for the bank, says that the bank Is ruined even if it did open Its doors after next Wed nesday, which is the return day of the rule granted by Chancellor McGnl at Trenton. He also said that the deposits, amounting to sl4o, 900. would be paid in full.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
why Snakes Are Harmful.

A great many farmers, particularly in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, encour- age the presence of snakes in their neigh borhood on the theory that they destroy vermin. Eaturalists are now agreed they do injury by devouring toads and frogs, those animals being more indus trious destroyers of vernfn than the snakes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
Tn. Ftr,t Electric orrnn.

BOSTON, July s.-The first electric organ to reach this country has arrived at ths Boston custom house It has been built for St Thomas church. Taunton. MAss-, and was made in England. Another eu- rious importation is a Bible wagon" !" which arrived from Glasgow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
Get Him Interested.

Once convince a man that s worth of labor spent on the road passing his farm means the saving of two or three times that sum in the transportation of his goods over the roads, and he will not only join in the movement himself, but will see to it that hisneighbors are inter sted.-UGca CN. M Observer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
An Ex-AIdermnn,. Suicide.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y., July s-wHham T. Bennett. an ex-AldermAn and a prominent GtiEen, who recently failed in business Aa a dyer. went into the garret of his real dence and fired a pistol ball into his len side after cutting a gash in his throat The physicians say he cannot live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
FOR FAN AND SLIPPERS.

twist to show off the gay lining and the capaeious pocket intended to hold slip pers, fan, sweets, handkerchief, comb and brush and all the little refined items necessary to give the finishing touch to the toilet when visiting or theater going.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
Saloons Pay All the Borough r.1.s.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, July s-The council Of Hellertown, thrifty borough five miles from here, has decided to levy no tax this year. The revenue from saloons of which there is one for every sS voters will pay the running expenses of the borough govern
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
AfsxIoo Excited Over snvsr.

CITY or MEXICO, July s.-The drop in the price of silver caused considerable excite ment here. Merchants hastily cancelled or ders placed abroad of every sort At the same tims it cannot be said there WAS any thing in the nature of panic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
DO YOU WEAR SHlES I

Of course you do. We'll then call ai James Grants, 236 South Main street By 70 doing you can save a dollar. Boots and Shoea made to order and neatly re- paired at the lowest possible prices.
 uPPOsI rA UNION T.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
shot HImseIr In Ills Conn.

WARNER, Ida. July S-Hsnry Merrill who shot Jones Ellison, an old man of @ years, on June sS, was found dead in a eof fin. He had evidently committed suicide hv shookino himaalH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
MafaThuIV Boiler MoFkS.

Having removed to the corner Porter Street, and N. R. R. R, Qormerly the Waterbury Male able Iron Co Krounds) and being 6 practical B Her Maker, I am prepared to do all Kinds of Boiler Water Tank, smoke Stack. Tar HeattnR Furnaces, Anuealtng Pans. Plate and aheee Iron Work of all Descriptions Orders by ma2 will receive prompt attention.
 P O. Box, Nei
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
JOSEPH \. JACKSON, ARCHITECT,
Lillav's Rlook
Watarbury, COnr

And 9i7 West. i9stk st. New York
 Plans and: supeginbendence for all claaRee of LulldinRa
 Many YeArs successful experience ennbl~s me to secnr@ for clieuta stho 0es2 r@SIIts with the loaGs bxpSnditure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
.c0-OPsTatiTs Tailoring CoD
 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. Under the circumstances we will be enabled to offer our patrons the ,greatest bargains ever heard of in