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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
CuriosIttes About Snow,

The pure white luster of snow is due to the fact that all the elementary colors of light are blended together in the radiance that is thrown off from the surface of the various crystals. More than thousand distinct and perfect forms of snow crystals have been enumerated and figured by the various investigators in that line. One hun dred and fifty-one different forms were once observed by the English scientist, Glashier, who carefully made engrav- ings of each and printed them in pa per attached to the report of the Brit ish Meteorological society for the year 1855.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03

one it may be, or how frequent the landings, he is subjected to the tap of the bell or the gruff orders of the mate.
 These fellows are great gamblers. It is not an uncommon thing, on stepping down to the lower deck at night be- tween shipping points, to find the whole squad on their knees crap shooting, with from n nickel to five dollars on the boards - and am told that a few sharpcrs among them usually gather in during the journey what little swag the company may happen to have, besides occasionally n contribution from 0 con- ceited passenger.
 A roustabout can put world of vim and excitement into n game of craps. It seems to fit his nature exactly--every muscle of his body is In play, and with sing-song ejaculation, and peculiar ex- pressions, he seems to work himself into kind of ecstacy of delight.
 But to come back n little, it must not be forgotten that these unlettered men may have some personal graces about them. It often occurs that when start ing out on trip the whole company arrange themselves on heaps of freight in the forecastre of the steamer to give
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03

groveling appetite may be satisfied for money. Into these the poor victim falls when flush and from them he is kicked out when strapped, without hesitation or comment. The charities of the city may at last take him in if they will and prolong for little wrecked and now useless life. The ranks thus decimated are quickly filled with stall wart young chaps from southern plan tations who have longing to see the great outside world, and their lives are only another edition of the same his. tory. E. c. GODDARD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
THE JEWELS OF THE cZARINA.
No Other Woman Wears Many Gems
 as the Russian Empress.

No Other Woman Wears as Many Gem as the Russian Empress.
 No woman in the world wears SC many jewels as the czarina. Even hel sister, who, when she comes to the En glish throne, will wear the kohinoor will not have such magnificent jewel. or wear so many of them at one time.
 The Russian crown jewels are some thing simply fabulous It is to bt doubted whether anyone outside O. that country has any definite concep tion of the extent of the Remanoff pos sessions in the way of gems anC precious stones.
 The Russians still retain their ole barbaric love of splendor, and when the empress shows herself she is vision ot unmatched gorgeousness. She is one of the few msnarchs of Europe who still make a practice of wearing Q crown or great occasions.
 Most of the European queens and em presses content themselves with tiara. Even Queen Victoria on the occasion ot her jubilee levees wore only one of the diamond tiaras, such as may be seen on the heads of women in the boxes of the opera house.
 But the czarina wears 0 real crown. There are several she uses, but the favorite one is that made and worn by the great Elizabeth of Russia. and which is loaded with gems of great price. The pearls alone are said to be valued at something like 80. 900 rubles.
 When the empress danced with the Austrian ambassador recently, causing the significant fact to be flashed around the world before morning, she was ar rayed in a fashion of which Solomon never dreamed nor Balkis ever saw.
 On her head was the Elizabethan crown. Her gown was of heavy. white watered silk, with 6 white velvet train, embroidered heavily in gold and hung with gold balls all around the edges. The front of the gown was ornamented with ropes of pink coral set in diamonds and fastened at intervals to the dress.
 The necklace she wore con tained over 1000 stones and reached nearly from neck to waist-a mass of rubies, sap phires and ddiamonds-a verita ble breast plate of glistening gems
 Besides this she wore on her breast about half of her orders-she has over forty in all-and they, too, were fash ing with precious stone
 Her rings, bracelets and earrings were all equally magnificent and as she danced 1t was like the northern lights in a misty sky. myriad flashing rays of all colors glittering and changing with every movement.-Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03

their duslxy sweethearts or wives 1t may be parting salute; when all join in some old plantation melody, which culminates in a grand shout of chorus. am not sure but that art and cul- ! ture in music have to a certain extent lessened it's sentiment and pathos. I have never heard in refined musical circles that spirit of the wild winds blowing which these roustabouts can produce.
 One should stand a little apart from such group of songsters so that dis tance may polish the rougher corners of the melody and allow a blending of tone.
 All parts are there. Bass, soprano, alto and tenor, besides some others not mentioned in the musical scale, such as clattering of the feet and shaping of the knees; and aside from these there are those who throw in a word, or part of sentence, just at the right time and all rounded up with great gush and gusto.
 The bass voice, with remarkable ease and alacrity, slides down the scale as though to bring up echoes from the caves of thunder, while the tenor scars up to warble among the birds of song.
 And that sweet soprano voice! If one would but turn himself away he might we'll imagine it issued from the amber lips of some sweet white female face. And such are those who bear so largely the burdens of our inland commerce.
 These people, so far as we have learned, have no unions. They inaugu- rate no strikes, and, although they often work every hour in the twenty four, yet they appeal to no legislative bodies for more limited periods of daily toil.
 Mid song and mirth the products of the land pass on through their calloused hands to the ten thousand homes of our country and to foreign lands to add to the sum total of the worlds comfort and happiness.
 It seems melancholy fact that the surroundings of these people are such that, taking into account their mirthful and exceedingly flexible natures, there seems no possibility of their being otherwise than objects of charity when broken down by labor or enfeebled by disease.
 There is a network of saloons of the very lowest order surrounding the levees of the river cities, where every
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
RECALLED TO MIND.
An English Poet Who Didn't Recognize
 SCane of His Own Linaa.

An English Poet Who Didn't Recognize
 SC1ne of His Own Lines.
 Poets who have written much, often have the experience of coming on line of their own which they do not recog. nize, but which they sometimes profess themselves, in all honesty, to like. John Eagles was an Englisbman ot scholarly requirements and most ac. curate and wonderful memory.
 He was also a writer of verse, and would probably have said that he had written nothing which he could not re member had not experience proved that he, as we'll as others, could be caught temporarily mapping.
 One day Mrs. Crosse, the wife of the celebrated electrician, sat talking to MT. Eagles, and reading from time to time bits from a book of poetical ex- tracts. At length she came to one ot his own sonnets, and began reading it, with the comment that it was a special favorite of her own
 "Have you heard this before?" she asked.
 "Never," was his prompt reply; "but go on. like itv'
 When she came to the seventh line she made a mistake. A word had been changed in copying.
 Stop" called the author. "Thats wrong. 'Ev'n in the busy mart of men, not heart Why, bless me-" he added, with sudden realization of the truth, "they are my own lines!"-Youth's Com panion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
IhotogrnEhInr n:, Armr.

A French photographer lately in- vented process by which a bit of ordi- nary paper the leaf of q book, for ex- ample-can be made sensitive to the light without affecting the rest of the page. Acting on this hint, the French war minister has begun to take DOT traits of cons.ripts ana recruits on the paper which gives their height, com pleXlon, age, etc, and the chcapness and swiftness of the operation, which is already in use in the French army, is something remarkable. It costs only one cent to get two copies of q portrait of Jacques Bonhomme-one for his in- dividual register and the other for his muster roll; and so rapid is the process that in few hours whole regiment can be photographed. The soldiers file along, one by one, and each sits for three seconds in the photographic chair, and the thing is done. They even mark the mans regimental number on his breast with chalk, and thus get a com plete Identification of him in case of de- sertion or death.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
THE BRADFORD HOTEL FIRE.
Two of the Injured VIII Die-List of tn.
 Dead.

Two of the Injured Will DIe-List of tn,
 Dead. -. BRAbFoRD, Pa, April 3.-At least two f the thirty-ivs persons injured in tn, Higgins hotel fire will die, and severa others are in a critical condition.
 The four buildings belonging to the Buff "lo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad com Ehisy which were destroyed with their con. snts, will bring the company's loss up tc bout S50,O00. The reight hous was full goods, for winch the company Is not re ?onsible unless the goods were re- eived within twenty four hours previous the fire.
 In the baggage room of the depot were 'e remains of a sample trunk of a jewelry tummer Among the blackened mbers ere found thousands of dollars worth of aliah!e watches, chains. rings, etc. hese are HOW at the Riddel House
 he persons known to be dead aIS:
 THOMAS CULLEN, Bradford.
 F. HiVEI-IN, Sudbury
 Miss tiEC RGIA BOND, Bradford.
 GEORGE PARKS, Bradford
 Baby TICKER, aged years, drowned in he cr>c'l.
 It is feared tLat some of those whe umped from the upper stories into the reek were drowned. The inmates ot he uprtr apartments of the hotel were twakenei from their slumbers by maI Iho rashed through the room kicking al Ae doors and calling out "flre" Tho zen anal women rushed from their rooms "to the railways, which were already ted with smoke and flames
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
LITTLE HOPE OF PEACE.

'Iarti:Il Law Will Probably Be Declared a,
 AntlerS.
 AATtERi, I. T., April 3.-The prospects CT Te&ce are little if any better to-day. nd:an Ag> mt Bennett has arrived here and 'ad talk with Locke, who says he vii :ot dis!'and his men while the militia are il the t;elI
 Jones, the commander of the militia. avs he will disregard Bennetts orders as is fight between Indians which they an settle themselves. and that the govern Hcnt cannot il:tcI frrc. pennett believes mar lal law will be declared and strong military force sent here at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
AN OIL TANK EXPLODED.
several Cars Were Burned and Many Ca
 tie Roasted to Death.

several Cars Were Burned and Many Cat.
 tie Roasted to Death.
 OMAHA. Neb., April 3.-An accident to C 1T Of oil in the north yards of the Missouri aclf!c railway company caused an explo .On and a disastrous fire. Two cars loaded 'ith ilcs were destroyed in the twinkline f an eye. and three more cars were ablaze "fore a stream of water could be placed in twice.
 Two of these cars contained cattle, and ne merchandise. All were destroyed. attle iii ether cars were badly scourched nd many of the animals lost their eyes. D hot were the flames and smoke.
 All alcn!g between the tracks where the Il ran wis great sheet of flame, reaching tu'l.: len or twelve feet, The total loss will probably amount to S10,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
What Ship Was ThisP

LoNnoN, April 3.--Captnin Lillia. of the ,ritish ship John Cooke which sailed from San Francisco Nov, and reached Queens 1wn yesterday, reports that on the night 't Jan IA he saw full-rigged ship sailing
 mong fifty icehergs. Her destruction, he says, was inevitable. The John Cooke got lear of the icebergs after many hours of peril and several narrow escapes. Captain iillia estimated the length of the largest
 erg as l5 miles and it's height as 700 feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
NOTICE.

Dr. Gill will return from his va- cation trip about IApril 20th, nwhen due notice will be given. He hopes persons requiring his services can wait until then.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
The Indictments WiI Re Dismissed.

BROOKLYN, N. Y., April B. - Judge Moore of the Court of Sessions will render his decision on the motion to dismiss the indictments against the members of the Boards of Aldermen and Supervisors in day or two. It is understood that nearly all the indictments will be dismissed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
Found the Body In the Creek.

UTICA, N. Y, April 3.-The body of Mrs. John Lovett, who disappeared from her home in Newport, Herkimer county on Dec. 5. last. has been found in the West Canada Creek near Herkimer. It was badly decomposed. An investigation will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
Cruiser Essex to Be a Practice Shin.

WASHINGTON, April .3.--The cruiser Essex, which returned from South America about month ago, has been ordered to Annapolis for use as practice ship. Her officers and crew will be detached when she arrives at the naval academy and assigned to duty elsewhere. f-.. --
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
JOSEPH \. JACKSON, ARCHIT{CT,

Ltlley's Block. Waterbury, Conn, Andl 2i7 West I25th1 St, New7 York. Plans and: Superintendence for. all classes ! 10 secure for clients: the best results with the
 ture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
MISSISSIPPI SCENES.
Tho River houstabout and His
 Peculiar Ways.
iIappy-G1-Lucky Creatures Who Care Not for the Morrow -PlaIntive Music That Touches the Heart--wrccked
 by Drink.
Especial Letter. 1

Previous to the war and before the competition of the railroads had be- 'omc so thoroughly developed and had trawn from our river courses so large | portion of the carrying trade, the ovrcs of the large cities lying on the Ohio, the Missouri and the Mississippi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
OFFICERS.

" L. SAWYER, President.
 COL J. B DOHERTY, First Vice President, J. H. GUERNSEY, Second Vice President. K. A. WRIGHT, Secretary.
 W. P. GRETTER, Assistant Manager. Agency
 Department. -7. I' H. W. LAKE, General Treasurer. ... ~--l A. M. BLAKESLEY, Treasurer Reserve Fund. THOMAS l.. AXTELLE, M. D., Medical Director. LUCTEN F. BURPEE, Counselor. GLOVER s. HASTINGS, Manager for Connecti-
 cut. ...- -.... "
 Directors-H. W. Lake, K. A. Judd, H. l.. Wade, F. B. Rice. D. R. Sprague, l.. A.lPlatt, V. L. Sawyer, A. M. Blakesley, E. A. Wright.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03

DrC. W. Vests Nerve and Brain Treat rent, a specific for Hysterla, Fl 6. Neuralgia, Nervous Prostration caused by alcohol or tobacco, Wake tulness. Mental Depression, Softening of Brain, mature cd Age and all Female Weaknesses, caused by over-exertion or brai1. mon h's treatment, Sl. 6 for SS by mail. We guaran ee six bottles to cure. K ich order for boxes with $5 will send writ, on guarantee to refund money f not cured. Guarantee issued only by k. C' Partree, Drugg Rt, Waterbury. Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03

ASSETS
 liens. ,,',, s > $-bl .ssco4
 due on demand, 9l.as6 % hands of bonded agents, s,457. .27 | Collateral loans and bills. receivable, 12,713.78 \ Accrued interest, 872 84 ! Premium notes, S,91S. .39 Loans on renewal interest, ess'e s,67S.60 < and agents ledger balances. aO.5ssss \ Market value on bonds and stock \ over cost, and advances to members, ,2S3 50 | Office furniture and supplies, present
 value; 4.7s5eo
 Total assets seo4. 4.a74os LIABILITIES.
 Current expense items. 1,5e5, ,9e not due Gf Mhsh OO0 eO,esooo | Losses in process of adjustment. :0D s,119S4
 Total liabilities, s sO,ss5ao Tot Total al assets, ,,S,t;.,o. ssoas74,s g g Net surplus over liabilities, si78.0l9. 80 INSURANCE ACCOUNT.
 Insurance in force, $5,s7ssss, % Annual income on same, 149,56 12 Number of policy holders, 4,501.
 Gain in income SSo from policy holders Q, oo, 0, Gain oEef s nsSrsnoe asS1; in force, Gain in membership, 831.
 
 0ntSs and FsbruaSy iT as5 1s's over same ina oa Gain for same months in income, 6,44S.91 1892, ''O - 71e,4a5oO The company has paid in claims over 900. COOL % WATERBURY CONN. February 21, 1893. To the Members President and Shareholders of the Connecticut Indemnity Association of Waterbury, Conn: Gentlemen-After a thorough and oompletes examination of the books of account, records and vouchers of the Association, we have to re- port as follows: We compared, checked of, and verified with the books of account, records and vouchers of the Association the annual state IT. ent of the officers, made to the members and shareholders and to the Insurance Departments, for the year ending December 31, 1892. and found the same correct. Assets and liabilities are1
 We also carefully examined the claim Depart ment, and found that all just losses have been promptly paid ip full and that all claimants had been eQuitably dealt with. Our examination convtnces us that the As sociation Is in healthy and prosperous con- dition, honestly and ably managed, and that the company is desirable and safe one to insure in. Respectfully submitted,
 (Signed) E. A. PENDLEToN, A. HODGES, Auditors OTIs NoRTHRoP, MrJ JPendleton is an expert accountant, in charge of the accounting department of the Waterbury Brass company. MT. Hodges is the chief accountant at the Citizens National benk Mir. Northrop is retired merchant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
Use Comfort SCap

For the Hands, the Face, the. Complexion It is antiseptic, Emollient and Curative Price 25 cents a cake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03
E. A. PENDLEToN, A. HODGES, SAudi

OTIB Mrl Pendleton is an expert accountant, iI charge of the accounting department of thu Waterbury Brass company. MT. Hodges is thu chief accountant at the Citizens National benk Mir. Northrop is retired merchant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-03

At the immense amount of busi- ness we have done since we opened, when we consider that there has been nearly 20 closing out sales here already, we rejoice that people so quickly note the ring of genuineness.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-07-10
WHENEVER see
DIED.

OTT-In tins city, July 8th. Charlotte F., wife
OF Charles OFT, Jr daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
g. II. Buss and sister of w. NJ Buss and Mrs
II. Hanke of keokuk, Iowa daughter-in-law
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles OFT, ST., and sister
in-law of John w OFT and Lizzie A. Lehman
OF SacranentO), q native of keokuk Iowa
aged 30 years, 1G months and "a davs
lkeokuk, Iowa, papers please copy.1
EE-trends ana acquaintance are respect
fuliy invited to attend the funeral to-day
tMonday), at p. NJ, from the residence of
Charles OFT, ST., sig 7 street.
SMTIH-ln this city, July Sth. AImira +
wife OF the late Sidney Smith, a native OF
Troy, y. y, aged II years, 6 months and
22 days.
RS-Frlends and acquaintance are respect
1ully invited to attend the funeral Tuesday
July 18th, at 10 A. NJ, from her late resi-,
dence, Mansion House, Seventh street be-
tween and J streets. Interment private
HEMBREE-In this city, July Sth, Lafayette
hemDree father of Hattie Hembree and
Mrs. f. NJ. Jones', a native of Tennessee
aged 50 years, months and days
H5-Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral to-day
(Monday), at p. NJ, from his late residence
2OO9 street Interment private.
DUFFY-In this city, July sth, James. be-
loved husband of Catherine Duffy father of
John Duffy, cousin of Mrs. John Polking-
horn of Grass Valley, brother of Mrs. Mary
Pryor OF HanfOrd, Iulare County,, a native
OF County ROscommOn, Ireland, aged 62
years. [Grass Valley and Hanford, Tulare
County, papers please copy.l
RS-triends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral to-day
Monday. at 2 P. NJ, from his late residence,
1917 L street; thence to the Cathedral
where funeral services Will be held, com
menctng at $3.50 P. NJ
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-07-10
SATURDAYS GAME.
The Sacramentos DID Not Play Gilt
Edged Ball.

Edged Ball.
The Oaklands turned the tables on the
home team on Saturday, winning their
first victory by a score of : to 3. Harper
pitched great game, allowing but six
hits and striking out seven men. His
support, however, was of a very rocky
character, errors being numerous.
Speer's arm gave out, and the Oaklands
stole bases at will, having a total Of nine
to their credit when the game closed. The
visitors played gilt-edge ball. Earle at
first accepted sixteen chances without an
error, and the balance of the intield kept
him good company. Hines il center
captured everything that came his way
and knocked out the first home run of
the season. Speer and Cantillion hit for
a three Dagger each, and Roberts knocked
out one Tor two cushions. HOrner, though
hit safely eleven times, pitched d fairly
good game.
The home team was not in it at any
stage of the proceedings.
The first two innings resulted in ciphers.
In Oakland's half OF the third Irwin
reached third on an overthrow of Klopf
to Sweeney. McGucken reached first on
Horner's out at the plate. Hines hit to
left, scored McGucken. Earle hit a
grounder to CENTER sending Hines across
the plate. Callopy hit to Peoples and on
his poor throw to first Earle scored, net
ting three runs.
The visitors increased their lead to five
runs in the fifth. Irwin was sent to first
on balls. McGucken hit safely to left
Hines hit to Peoples and on his wild
throw to Sweeney Irwin and McGucken
crossed the plate.
In Sacramento's half of the sixth inning
they scored two runs. Sweeney hit to
lett. Homer attempted to throw him out
at first, but the ball went wide of its
mark and the runner landed safely on
third. Whitehead walked down to first
on balls. Klopf flew out to Hines. Nc
Hale died at first on assist by Cantillion,
Sweeney coming home. Roberts hit for
two bags, sending Whitehead across the
plate. In Oakland's half Harper retired
the side on three strike-outs.
In the last half of the seventh the Oak
lands made two runs. Irwin was given
a base on balls and Hines knocked out
home run.
The Sacramento's added one to their
score in the ninth. Peoples went out to
Hines. Speer hit for three bags. Harper
went out at first on ali assist by Earle,
Speer scoring. Mannasau got tirst on
balls. Sweeney hit to center. White
head also hit to center, filling the bases,
but klopf ended the game by going out
at first on Callopy's assist. Following is
the score: