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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
RIVERS RISING RAPIDLY
Reports of Danger and Dam
age from Many Points.
PART OF TRENTON UNDER WATER.

Fears of the Lowland Inhabitants Near
Clearfleld, Pa.-The Ohio Fast Creeping
Up TO the Danger LIne-Bridges Swept
Away and Railroad Traffic Impeded.
CLEARFIELD, Pa, Feb. 1.-THE resi-
dents of the lowlands along the west
branch valley between Curwensville and
Ciearfield are Threatened with destruc-
tion. At the former place is located the
large saw mill of the Curwensville Lum-
Der company, and they control almost all
OF the timber on the headwaters OF West
Branch and all that on Anderson Greek,
which joins the river at the mill
In order to hold the logs that are cut
during the cutting season n large boom
is located at the mill and extends two
miles up the river.
AT present there are over 5000, 900 feet
of logs in this boom, and on top of these
logs is gorged at least Is feet of ice.
The ice gorge extends distance of six
miles and the water is overlooking the
banks all along the river for distance
of ten miles and this morning is above
the ten foot flood mark, as all the ice
from Curwensville down has left the
course and if break occurs the
whole gorge may come upon the inhabit-
ants at any minute.
There never was more snow in the
woods than at present, and when the
weather gets warmer, the river rises fast.
| Last Monday the river was up to the
highest point known in its history at the
| head of the Curwensville boom, but a
| fortunate cold snap followed and the
water went down.
| If the Curwensville dam breaks nothing
can prevent great loss Of property, both
public and private.
Eight iron bridges belonging to the
| city span the stream below the dam,
| and the valley is SO narrow that the
| water has no chance to spread and will
thus inundate and destroy most of the
private property along the banks.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
BIG STREET RAILROAD DEAL.
A Syndicate Obtains Control OF 40 Miles
of Single Track in Jersey.

"a AE"CA Ah OoEsoJs
JERSEY CITY, Feb. 1.-THE largest
deal in street railroads ever made in the
United States was completed yesterday,
whereby a syndicate of New York and
Philadelphia capitalists, represented by
J. D. Crimmins, acquired control of 40
single-track miles of New Jersey subur-
ban street railroads.
The several millions of dollars which
changed hands is not the important fea-
ture of the deal, for it includes plan to
connect Newark, Elizabeth, Bloomfield,
Montclair, and the Oranges with a sys-
tenn of electric roads which will all run
to one or more ferry landings on the North
river.
The deal includes the transfer of the
lines of the Jersey City s. Bergen Rail
road company in Hudson county, which
have been leased by the Pennsylvania
Railroad company, and the lines leased
by the New Jersey Traction company.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Shocking Double Ripper Accident al
Tariffville.

TariffVille.
While Archie Ketchin was coasting in
Tarlffville yesterday afternoon, he
tainted and lost control of the sled. 1t
dashed into fence and he was badly
hurt, one tooth being knocked out and
a bad cash being cut in his head. He
was removed unconscious to the Iroquois
club rooms and subsequently to his
home. DIR Wooster, the local practi-
tiJner, and DIR Cook of Hartford were
summoned. 1t was found that in addi-
ton to the injuries mentioned, his spine
was dislocated and both his legs were
paralyzed. He now lies at his home in
a very critical condition. The others
on the ripper were uninjured.
An explosion of illuminate in the full
inmate department of the Winchester
Arms company, at New Haven yester-
day, wrecked the building in which it
was stored and caused painful, but not
serious injury, to John Mcnamara.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
BrOOEIy2o Briefs.

The Brooklyn dramatic club pre-
sented the mirth provoking farce "Box
and Cox" at the Lyceum last night. The
bazaar continues to draw well filled
houses and the stage entertainments
have been great source of attraction.
This evening the club will present an
other farce entitled "The Professional
Gardener"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Abbott Wants to Meet N1oAulire.

New YORK, Feb. 11.-There is a good
chance for an international lightweight
battle to decide the worlds championship
Stanton Abbott, who is regarded as the
most dangerous man in England at 1873
pounds, has announced his intention of
coming over here to take a crack at
Jack McAuliffe.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
New Jersey Y. NJ. c. A. omcers.

CAMDEN, N. j., Feb 11.-At yesterdays
session of the Gath annual State conven-
ton of the Young Mems Christian associ-
alton these officers were elected: Presi-
dent, William D. Murray, Plainfleld;
vice-presidents, F. Wayland Ayre, Cam
den; John w. Nicely, Princeton college;
secretaries, ]. A. Sanford, Montclair, and
A. L. Rose, Pennington.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Anew Chinese Minister.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Mr. Tsui Kwo
Yin, the Chinese Minister to this country,
as we'll as to Peru, is to be relieved from
his duties, and the name of his successor
is announced in cablegram from the
Emperor of China, received at the Chin.
csc Legation. Mr. Tsui's successor will
be Mr.. Yang Yu, at present Collector Of
Customs at the port of Wu-Hu.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Arrested in South NorwaIk.

SOUTH NoRwALK, Feb 11.-Sheriff
Pughley of White Plains, N. Y, came
here to-day and arrested MIR and Mrs
a hotel here as Mr. and Mrs Bier. They
are wanted for arson. Some time ago
they bought handsome residence, had
it heavily insured and then hired an ex-
convict to set it on fire. After securing
the insurance money they fled. They
we're taken to New York state this after
MON
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Consternation Along tho mohawk.

TRIBES HILL, N. ", Feb. IL The
Mohawk river and the Schoharle creek are
swollen from bank to bank ut Fort
Hunter and in places have overfowed
the surrounding country. CONSERVATION
prevails among those living on low lands
and many families have moved to higher
grounds. The ice is within n few feet of
the suspension bridge at Fort Hunter and
the river is still rising. The gorge is ex-
pected to give way at any moment.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Rev. Francis woole Dead.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Feb. 11.-Rev. Fran
els Woole, the most highly cultured Mo-
ravian of his day, is dead, aged rs years.
He was an author, preacher, educator,
inventor and scientist. He invented the
paper bag and the machine to make it.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Illinois State Treasurers to be Prosecuted.

SPR1NaFIELD, Ill, Feb. 11.-Acting
Governor Gill again startled the politi-
clans of the State Capital last evening by
ordering the prosecution of all the State
Treasurers and Auditors since the adop-
ton of the Constitution OF 1870 for irreg
ularities in Office in pocketing the interest
on the public funds and misappropriating
insurance fees and other perquisites,
which should have been turned into the
State TrenSurY.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Levy Pleaded Not Guilty.

GREAT FALLS, N. H, Feb. 11.-W. A.
Levy was arraigned yesterday afternoon
before Justice Knapp, charged with the
murder of Hiram Philpot on Wednesday.
He pleaded not guilty, and the court ad-
journed until to- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
n. ". L. Z. 3 westsrn statement.

ALBANY, Feb. 1.-THE report of the New
York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad
for the quarters ended Dec. 81, 1892,
shows: Gross earnings, 1S91) IS, 199, 731,
Qs92), $3.50, S72; operating expenses,
(1S91) $3.50, 44S, (lS92) 5000, 900; net
earnings, QS9D $2,S21, 2S5, Qs92) $2,s51,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Still Another wann Victim.

ALTON, Ill, Feb. 11.-David Richard
son, one of the victims of the Big Four
disaster at Wann, two weeks ago, died
at st. Joseph's hospital yesterday. This
makes the Both death from the accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Ohio River Still Rising.

CINCINNATTI, Feb 1.-THE Ohio river
passed the danger mark, forty-five feet,
at 8 o'clock this morning, and is still
rising at the rate of two inches an hour.
Great alarm prevails and people in the
lowlands are leaving their homes.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
To hs Announced To-day.

LONDON, Feb. Enthusiastically adj
vices from Cowes state that the betrothal
of the Duke of York and Princess May
of Teck will be formally announced to-
night at large dinner to be given by the
Queen at Osborne House.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
King Humbert Honors Verdi.

ROME, Feb liking Humbert has
made Verdi, the composer, Marques of
Busseto, in recognition of the success
and merits of his latest opera, ''Falstaff, :"
first produced Thursday evening at Milan
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Rnrnl.ynched for Arson.

MAGNOLIA, Miss, Feb. 11.-Frank
Harrel aud Cornelius Elder, negro boys,
who confessed to robbing and burning a
store ut Dickie, were hanged by mob
Thursday night. ~,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY,. So, probate

NISTRICT OF WATERBURY,, So, prObate
~ court, Feb. 10, 1893
Estate of Ellen Egan of Waterbury In said dis
trict, an incapable person
Upon the application of John Holian the con
servator, pra ing that he may be authorized to
as per application on file more fully appears 1t Is
ORDERED-That said application be heard
and determined at the probate Office In Water
bury, in said district, on the 14th day of Feb, A
D., 1893, at Q O'Clock in the forenoon, and thai
notice be given of the tendency of said appfca
ton and the time and place of hearing thereon
by publishing the same one time In some news
paper having q circulation in said district.
By order of the court
JAMES j. CASSIN, Clerkof Probate.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
..u,,y, Fr.z,,r Said to he DYING.

WARSAW, Ind, Feb. 11.-Judge James
f. Frazier, of the commission which adj
usted the Alabama claims, Is reported to
be dying.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-11
Try Witch Cream

For chapped hands and face, also to use
after shaving. Prescriptions specially.
The pupular drug store,
Cor So Main and Washington SITS.
GEO. NJ. LADD.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-14
WOMEN AT WORK,

Two HUNDRED women practice dent
istry in the United States.
LADY AMHERST has distinguished her
noble name by admission to the hon
orary list of turner's She has extraor-
binary skill as manipulation of the
lathe, and her house is full of specimens
of her work.
I Miss ELIzABETH TAGG has 'proved
up" on a presumption entry for one hun
bred and sixty acres of land in Columbia
county, Or, and proposes to settle on
her claim and make good farm outof
it. She is young and has lived for sew
eral years in Astoria.
IF the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton has accomplished nothing else, it
has made evident one thing which
alone is worth all the cost and labor
expended on the fair, That thing is
the inherent intellectual capacity of
woman and her right to claim an equal
place with man in every field of effort.
Baltimore Sun,
---AoeoRDING- to the last census there
are ITO women lawyers in the United
States and 165 women ministers, 800
women authors, 5S8 women journalists,
2,061 artists, 2, 1856 architects, ., l06 stock
raisers and ranchers, 5,135 government
clerks, 2, 43S physicians and surgeons
10, 1872 professional musicians, Sc, 500
farmers and planters, 21,O71 clerks and
book-keepers, IA, 1853 heads of CONNER
cial houses and 155, 900 women school
teachers.
Mrs. MARION ToDD, whose latest lit
erary work, THE Railways of Europe
and America" has been recently pub
lished, is a New England woman by
birth, but has passed most of her life in
the west. In 1881 she was admitted to
the bar in San Francisco, and built up
a practice there. She has several times
been a delegate to antimonopoly and
greenbacl national conventions, and in
1852 was the greenback candidate for
encouragement Of California
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-14

husbands first term she employed one
of his secretaries when necessary, but
there has lately been vague iumof
that young southern lady was to be
her special secretary for this term.
Miss A. b. Sanger lis typewriter at the
White House.
Mrs. Eliza Boardman Burns, OF New
York, is the veteran of her sex in stem
ography and is the author of "Burnz
Fonic Shorthand,.s She was born Oc,,
tobcr 81, 1928 has hong been retired, OF
course, from active work, but Ia 30
much in love with common sense i'll
spelling that she will not even allow AN
$ TO be used Ia her name where the
sound is that of y. Miss Preston ranks
as an official court reporter at Denver,
and SO do Misses Flora h. Haddox and
Ozella Beman in Iowa, Miss Mamie A,
Stotliett in Louisiana, Miss Annie
White and Sadie M. Swift in Massachu-
sets, Miss Jennie Gage in Michigan
and few others in other states.
Perhaps the best position in this line,
at any rate very good one indeed, is
that held by Miss Laura Hayes as pri-
waite secretary to the renowned Mrs.
Potter Palmer of Chicago generally
and of the Worlds fair particularly. If
any one has written to Mrs. Palmer
and received a prompt reply, though the
papers may have just reported her as
in New York or Europe, said writer
may hereby learn that said prompt
answer came from Miss Hayes, who Is
in every truth Mrs. Palmers alter ego,
She is the ideal private secretary, and
has stenographer to do the actual
work. To Miss Hayes go all the news,
paper men who want information Of
Mrs. Palmer's doings, and from her
come promptly all decisions on matters
which do not absolutely require Mrs.
Palmer's personal attention.
Miss Hayes is native of Chicago.
Her futher was one of its pioneer bust
ress men and at the time of the great
fire was quite wealthy. He died when
she was but an infant, and she has de-
veloped her talents under the stimulus
of necessity. Her family is of old
Massa chusetts revolutionary stock, the
same from which President Hayes was
descended. and her relatives on the
mothers side, were warriors in other
and somewhet later days. Miss Hayes
herself is lady of many accomplish.
ments and has won distinction in other
lines than her present one.
1t is, however, as a private secretary
that she has no superior Mrs. Palmer
usually goes through her mail very
rapidly in the morning. debating as
she reads. Miss Hayes adds the liter
AIRY finish, and it is rarely indeed that
there is word amiss or inapplicable.-
n. Y. Advertiser
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-14
FOR FASHIONABLE MEN.

The glove kid belts are having a
great run. They arr selling in wide
range of colors, and are undoubtedly
the prcmierybel of the scason-albcit
the costiiest. JssA
The, negligc shirt is as much in evil
dence as ever before, and it is in better
presentation. The summer toggery,
in this respect, is quito in advance OF
previous seasons.
THE summer night-robe is provided
by the specialists who make nightwear
only in special summer weights AL
though the pajamas are sold more free
ly for summer wear, there are many
men that will not wear the pajamas.
A CURIOUS reason of the prejudice
against pajamas was given tya certain
elderly clubman who had rather old
fashioned ideas: III won't wear pa
jamas, because when | have undrcsscd
and am ready for sleep ! don't propose
to dress up again"
THE very latest wrinkle in belts is a
narrow strip of fine leather about tho
size OF trunk strap. 1t is practical
innovation, for, in its nnrrowncss, it
catches the trousers more firmly and
holds them in place. 1t is also, when
adjusted, extremely smnrt-lookinR.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-14
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 moIe promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced In tho
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of a perfect lax
alive; 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
gists 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.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-14
SARAH B. COOPER.
Her Philanthropic Work Makes Her Pop
uIar Woman.

Her Philanthropic Work Makes Her Pop
ular Woman.
A descrvedly distinguished woman is
Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper, says the Chicago
Inter Ocean. When mere child Mrs.
Cooper became Interested in philan-
thropic work. her earliest efforts being
the organization of a Sunday school,
which grew finally into congregation.
Although connected with many enter
prises which had for their purpose the
help of humanity, it is as a founder of
lsindergartens, as the abiding and SYM
pathetic friend of children, that Mrs.
Cooper is most justly famed, and while
the credit of establishing the first kim
dergarten in San Francisco is due to
Felix Adler and his friends, the extra
ordinary growth of the subsequent
work there must be credited to the en-
crgy and untiring zeal of Mrs. Cooper.
The rapid growth of the free kinder
gartcn system in California had it's first
impulse in six articles written by Mrs.
Cooper for the San Francisco bulletin
in 1870. The first of these was entitled
"rhe kindergarten Remedy for Hood
lumism," and was a timely appeal just
t..en of most vital interest to the pub
lie, for at that time rufiianism was SO
rife that a vigilance committee had to
be organized to protect the citizens
Her second article was 1.-The History of
the Silver Street Free kindergarten"
so powerfully written that it aroused
immediate attention among phian-
thropic people, leading to the subscrip-
ton of large sums Of money toe free
kindergarten work. More than $780,
600 has been given to Mrs. Cooper to
carry on this great enterprise in San
Francisco and more than 10000 little
children have been trained in the
schools of that one city. To-day there
are-sixty-hve of these schools in San
Francisco, and they have now spread
from the extreme northern part of the
state of Washington to Lower Califor-
mia, New Mexico, Oregon, Nevada, and
Colorado.
Mrs. Cooper is the president of the
International kindergarten Union, or
ganized Just year ago. She is be-
sides, actively connected with many
other associations, and is one of the
bcst-kown and best-bcloved women on
the Pacific coast She was one of the
five women of the world who had the
distinguished honor of being elected
members of the Pan-American congress.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-14
HERE AND THERE.

An old fruit tree may sometimes be
renewed so as to bear for years by cut.
ting it back severely, giving good cul-
tivation, and applying fertilizers every
season.
1t does not pay to hold fat ami
NAL until prices are higher unless the
prospects arc plain tor rapid rise, as
there may be no further increase ex.
cept at an expense that will not be en-
couraging.
keep well in mind the fact that by
increasing the yield per acre you lessen
the cost of production. You de- not
have to double the crop to double the
profit, as is the case where you double
the amount of land in order to ac.
complish the same result.
Experiments with cabbage show
that depth of planting has no effect on
the size of the heads, and that disturb
ance of the plants, by loosening the
roots, though sometimes beneficial in
preventing cracking" of the heads,
| also lessons the growth in other re.
| spects.
--Linseed oil, colored with any per.
ferred coloring matter, makes a cheap
pant for buildings, and may be APP
piled every year or two with but little
expense. Keeping the farm buildings
frightened up, either with paint or
whitewash, adds additional value to the
whole farm
There is not much farm land in this
country so situated or SO poor that it
will not pay reasonably for the cult
vation-that is, if it is cultivated prop
erly. IT may need some manuring
first, or draining or more thorough
working than it has ever had--but
given these and it will pay.
When every acre of the farm can
not be made to produce something it is
u sure indication that the farmer has
too much land. 1t is better to Guilt
vate only as much as can he well ma
nured and kept clean than to leave va
cant fields that keep the farm stocked
with weeds to be spread over the cult
waited land.
One of our experiment stations has
been figuring on Ne exact cost of
growing an acre ofhay or grain. That
is all very well as far as it goes, but it
does not go very far in the way of prac-
teal help to others. What every farm
er should know is the cost of growing
the crop on his own land and under his
own conditions. This each one must
learn for himself.
The character of the soil and its
component parts may sometimes be
known by the crops which grow upon
it. For instance, lack of nitrogen is
indicated when plants are pale green in
color. A bright deep green is sign
that nitrogen is not lacking, but more
may be used. A luxuriant growth with
such plants as corn, grass, cabbage and
potatoes is evidence of good supply of
potash in the soil.
Stable manure is more lasting than
fertilizers, but not as beneficial in Civ
ing immediate results. The manure
does not decomposc until the second or
third year, while fertilizers, which are
more soluble, are converted into plant
food in a single season. Though the
manure may appear more lasting and
| permanent, it does not supply as much
plant food each year IS its equivalent
IN fertilizers
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-14

A hungarian inventor claims to
have made discovery which will revo-
lutionize the textile industry. He as
scrts that he is able to spin ordinary
wood pulp or cellulose into yarn, from
which all sorts of textile tissues can
be made in the ordinary way, equaling
in appearance, durability and fastness
of color the best cotton goods. The
method is not only applicable to cellu'
lose, but also to every sort OF short
fibrous materal--for instance, rags,
scraps of cotton and linen goods. The
fiber, whether paper pulp or textile
refuse, can be dyed before being spun
into yarn, 50 that the dyeing OF the
woven material is not necessary.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-14
PRODUCTS OF THE SEASON

DATE eating is the latest fruit craze
A CORRESPONDENT writing from Paris
Is enthusiastic over q young girls bed
draped with white lace over rosc-col'
ored silk.
A NEW lamp shade, presumably in
tended for bride, is of white silk
rarlanded with orange blossoms ar
ranged in prodigal profusion.
A PRETTY necklace for young girl
consists of daisies, the petals in silver
the hearts in gold, forming flexible
circle to fastcn about the throat.
FRrLLED curtains, frilled spread
and a round bolster finished with big
rosettes converts the plainest bed into
a delightful object, and, when added
TO one of the popular white and gold
sort, means very dream of girllike
beauty and freshness.