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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
A STRANGE SEA STORY.
A New Haven Man Says He
 Was Captured by Pirates.
ESCAPED ONLY TO BE WRECKED.

Norton, Washed Ashore a Plank at Att
 lantIc City. Tells Weird Yarn About
 Robbers and the Gale-Ecscued In an
 Unconscious Condition.
 ATLANTIC CITY. Aug 2G.-Accoriing to his later version of it, the case of Louis Norton, who was washed ashore here. ap- pears more plausible than it did upon first appearance.
 Norton says he is a clotbing merchant of New Haven. He says on the afternoon of Aug. l2 he went in bathing near New Haven. having gone out in a boat and leav- ing his clothes and valuables there. While he was swimming about a boat in which there were two swarthy appearing men was brought up to his, and then the occu- pants began rifling his clothes of the con tents among which were 500 in money, gold watch and other valuables. He ob- jected to this proceeding, when one of the men hit him over the head with an oar, knocking him unconscious.
 Prisoner In the Cabin.
 When he recovered his senses, he was lying in the cabin of the boat belonging to the men. He stayed at ttat place all night, and in the morning the boat set sail continuing through the day until night, when anchor was again cast at what ANOEAOn luluhS was Allt upper C44A OA A-t-A= Island sound.
 The next afternoon the smugClers put a case of champagne. several cases of claret and some other goods in a package and rowed away toward the distant shore, leav- | ing the schooner at anchor and Norton | bound hand and foot on board. The prisoner at last loosed the ropes with which his hands were tied and then united | his feet. He made his way to the little cabin. where he found knife. and fearful that the thieves would return he cut the anchor rope, and getting the sail in posi- tion sailed away from the scene of his dis | aster
 l Through the night be kept up his course out to sea, and when morning broke no land was in sight.
 l He passed several vessels during his trip. He lost all idea of time and never saw land. Last Wednesday evening he was struck by a storm and his boat disma>ted. l Wrecked In the storm. | Thursday morning the vessel capNized, and he CraSped plank as n last resort. For IS hours he drifted about on this plank. clinging for his life. and was about giving up when he struck the end ot | Young X McShea's pier here.
 He worked his way in from pilinC t5 piling until his cries attractel the atteu, tion of J. H. Erode. bathhouse ke-Ie- who, with the assistance of Chief of PoIic, Eldridge and two patrolmen. brought hin ashore in an unconscious condition. II, was soon revived, however, and told seemingly incredible story.
 | Norton is an intelligent and well edu cated man, and though his story iS depre
 cated by many he appears to be thoroughly
 honest in what he says and certainly bar
 the marks of a strong battle. His falhe
 at New Haven, who has been notified b!
 telegram, has not yet been heard from.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
A Gold Train Coming East.

KANSAS CITY, Aug, 2G.-Ten million dol lars in gold packed in canvas bags came into Kansas City on the santa Fe train from San Francisco. The money was guarded by 10 United States deputy mar shals armed with winchester rifles The gold is for the subtreasury in New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26

TIE news of the opening of the Corinth ship canal has been quickly fol lowed by intelligence concerning ano- ther magnificent canal project. The Russian engineers who have just com pleted their surveys of the proposed route of ship canal to connect the sea of Azov and the Black sea with the Gas plan, have reported to their govern ment that the difficulties which would attend the construction of this import ant waterway are not insurmountable. The completion of this work would revolutionize the methods of commerce between Russia and Turkestan, Persia and India, since the difficult and costly transportation by rail over the Caucasus or across the Steppes would be obviated. Particularly interesting to Americans is the fact that the canal would enable the producers of Baku to send their petroleum by water to any part of the world. The oil wells of BAku are the only important rivals of those in Penn sylvania.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Y11e 9e1e1ncrat.
WATERBURY CONN

PosToFFICE burglars are having quite a harvest. In New England during the past three months 35 postoffices have been broken into, the safes blown open and the contents taken, involving loss of over $10,000, which has been taken in sums ranging from $4OO to $500 in cash, stamps and postal funds. Not one burglar has yet been apprehended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Run Over by n Cable Car.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2G.-A woman who gave her name as Bridget Lawson and her residence as 46 Downing street. who was much under the influence of liquor, was knocked down and run over by Broad way cable car.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Tnnnerr Firm As.igns.

ATTLERoRo. Mass, Aug. 2d.-The old es- tablished firm of William Coupe X Co, tanners at South Attleboro. assigned to Henry w Gallagher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26

CTS thoughtlessly follow the fashion books and copy the frocks other children wear. and the innocent victims are obliged to submit to the abominations that result. Verify, dress is one of the fine arts. and even among the little ones demands intelligence and respect for cer- tain fixed principles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Boomers Flocktnrto to the strtp.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, Aug. ," The rush of homeseekers to the Cherokee strip. which will be opened 10 settlement Sept. It, has begun, and hundreds of men. wuIn- en and children are arriving on every santa Fe train. By actual count l;SS prairie schooners arrived and proceeded toward the strip line, where they joined the boom CTS camp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Bank Cashier Arrested.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Aug 2G.-Trouble over the failure of Seymour's bank culmi- mated in the arrest of Assistant Cashier Maxiner on the charge of taking money collected on depositor's claim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
The Runaway Buffalo Boys.

NEW YoRE, Aug. 2d-TwO runaway boys from Buffalo are at police headquar- ters. waiting for their parents to come and take them home. They are Patrick Stock IS, of l25 East Eagle street and Leo Selling H. of 96 Elm street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
The Air of Pike. Peak Killed Her.

COLORADO STRINGS. Aug. 96.-Mrs- ! L. Blood of Amsterdam. N. \. in attempt ing the ascent of PIke's Peak. WAS taken i'll at the Half Way House. the altitude being too great for her. She wa> CarrieI back to the Antlers hotel in this city where she died.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
No Cholcrn m urunsvicL

SAVANNAH, Aug. 26.-The Brunswick board of health bulletin announced that there was not a case of lever in the city nor was there suspicious case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Russia's National Exposition.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 26-The official announcement is made that a national Russian exhibition will be held in Mimi Novgorod, the city of great fairs, in 1896.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
New York Republican Committee to Meet.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2G.-The Republican state committee will be called to meet ill this city at the Fifth Avenue hotel some day next week, probably either Thursday or Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Prostrated In the Pulpit.

OCEAN GROVE, N. j., Aug 26-The Rev s. M. Vernon of Philadelphia, while preaching the morning sermon, was pros trated by the intense heat and could not finish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
rrra. Cat,leman nfurderrd.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Aug. 2d-J. R- Nc Kerrow, one of the most prominent cattle men of southwestern Texas. was brutally murdered near his ranch by unknown par tias
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
A spirItuaIi,t.. Body Crematrd

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The body of Henry Clark Bowen. the father of spirituaIi>m who died at his room, 2S6 Livingston street, Brooklyn. was taken to Fresh Pond nd cremated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Two Young Jews Drowned.

NORWICH, Conn, Aug. 26.-Samuel and Solomon Sternfeld, two Russian Jews, aged respectively 23 and 2l, were drowned in the Shetucket river while trying to get an empty cask.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
WatGrburyFiTGAIaTm

WatGTDuTyE yEHGAlarmI LOCATION OF BOXES. l2-Rogers & Bro.
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara Sts. 14-East Main street and Wolcott road 15-Cor High and Walnut Sts. 16-Corner East Main and Cherry Sts- l7-Cor East Main and Cole Sts. 21-Cor. North Elm and Kingsbury Sts. 23-Cor. North Elm, North Main and
 Grove Streets. Waterbury Manufacturing Cot o(pBivate 25-Cor. North Main and North Sts. 26-Cor. Buckingham and Cooke Sts. 27-Corner Grove and Prospect. 2S-Cor. Hillside Ave. and Pine St. 29-Cor. Johnson and Waterville Sts. 212-The Platt Bros & Go. (private.) 214-Waterbury Clock Co.,, Movement
 Factory (private.)
 3-Exchange Place.
 32-Corner West Main and Willow streets 3i-Cor. West Main and Watertown Rd 35-Horse car railroad stables (private.) 36-Waterbury Brass Go (priv .Ge.) 3S-Corner Grand and Field Sts. 3l2-Corner Bank and Meadow Sts. 3l3-Randolph & Cloves. (privste) 314-Plume & Atwood Go (private.) 321-No4 Hose house, 323-Holmes, Booth & Haydens (privats.) ] 324-Cor. Charles and Porter Sts. 35-Cor. Simon St and Washington Ave 43-Corner of South Main and Grand Sts 42-Corner of South Main and Clay Sts. 43-Waterbury Watch Go (private.) 45-Benedict & Burnham Co (privata.l 46-Waterbury Buckle Go (private.) 47-Corner South Main and Washington 4l2-Tracy Bros building, Benedict street,
 (private.)
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Go (private.) 52-Corner of Franklin and Union Sts. Waterbury Clock Co.,, Case Factory,
 (private.)
 54-Corner Clay and Mill.
 56-Coruer Liberty and River Sts. 57-No Hose house,
 5S-Corner Baldwin and Stone Sts.
 6-Corner Bridge and Magin Sts. 62-Corner Doolittle Alley & Dublin Sta INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS.
 Be particular to remain at the box and direct the fremen to the fire.
 Do not pull the hook if the fire bell ol small bell in the box is striking, as that indicates an alarm has already been given
 Be particular to remain at the box unti the arrival of an officer of the fire depart ment, who will release the key, or, if cir cum stances will not permit remaining, ,ther the proper officer will return the key tG the holder as soon as convenient.
 Always give the alarm. from the boI nearest the fire.
 Be sureLand close the door .befOre::l lsav the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Curtis Won the Tournament.

ROCHESTER, Aug 2G.-The tennis tour nament, with Fritz Ward barred, result ed in victory for Gurney Curtis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
PENMA NSHIP. PROF HOLLEY

Teaches every pupil to write fine, rapid bust ness hand in a course of ie private lessons and NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed h the highest degree of the art
 IOT BANK 9TRkBEs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Following is n list of the dead:

steamer Panthcr-C Captain George w. Pier son. Mate John I5. Ncwlovc. second Mate Otto NJ. Johnson, Engineer Henry C. Moore, Stew ard William bailey. Bremen Elvy JcfTrcys and Frank WilhaliC, Coal Iasscr William IlotomCy and Seamcn Arvid Iohanscn. Andrew Johnson and Frederick Larsen. All resided in Phila- dclphia except Field and Larsen. whose ad- dresses are unknown.
 IykCus Valley Captain Alfred F. Sylvester, SomcrVillc Mass; Engineer Robert Albc, New ark. N. l.; Cook Hiram Ilodgctt. North Brooks vile. Me. and DcCkhand Peter Ridcuut of New
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
MorId.. Fair Attendance.

CHICAGO, Aug. s6.-Paid admissions to the Worlds fair Friday were 140,03l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
HeImann's BoCk Beer

Is all ready. Goes on sale Thursday, March 30, in every first class saloon in Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Lightning Struck a Match Fact

QUEBEC, Aug. 26-The Edson Fitch eompany's match splint factory was struck by lightning and totally destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
Great Bargains CLOTHI NC Gents Furnishings
 AT THE
 Boston Clothing House


 We have a large stock of sasonable goods on hand, we want to dispose of them. In order to make it go have re- duced prices WAY DOWN.
 A great assortment of Mems Boys and Children'S Clothing. sure to suit you in quality and price.
 Straw Hats, Sum mer Shirts, Under- wear, Neckweal', and everything at a very low figure.
 Please come and takethe advantage of the bargains.
 Yours Respectfully, Bo8to~ Clothing House
 No ll8 East Nah Susst.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
N. H. i E. Railroad Time Table
 Juuo II. lS55.
 NACGATUCK DIVISION. Iaaxa

 NEW YORK-6,o5. 50. S-e6. tO.sO & m Is 3=s5, 5=a3 pm. sunday -:5 D. ,a Rcsurn- sol, 500. lo-OO g. l. ,-co, s-CS, C-C@ |. Sunday G-Ol a.. n.
 NEW HAN ES vla SaUCatuCk JuTCt1Oa-e-sC, S-25. a m. 1--S. 2--N. H-N5 9 ul- Via Derby JuuCtiou-6-0S. S-,6. lo:1O a. m: I-S 3-eS 5.53 ?. m Rcturu-viA NauEatuCk Junction. l45 p m. sunday SOD a. n. Via Derby Junction, 100, Q i5 a. ul., i2-O3, 20. 5-30, 7-40 BRIDGEPoRT-e,os. 50, s-ss, Ioso.f m. 1.2s. S:eS. 5-S3 ?. m. sunday s,lS 9. n Return -7:05. 9;40 B. m; 1900. 2:sS. S:8o, .:s. ? ANSoNIA-6;oS. 5:so. S:5G. lo-Eo.a .a ul..I->s. 3:-s 5-53, 70, lmiXcdl ?. ID. sunday SIS ?. uz. Returu-7:fO, lo-@i- a. IT., I2.Sl. s.oI 6:lO. S:3O ?. rn. Sunday a6 a. rn
 WATBRTOWN--6,44. S:s7. Ill. a. n. 32sS s:f2 72oi ?. n. saturday 9:l5 r. n. Return G-2S, 7:hS. lOreO 8 m. 2-SC. 40. CSC ?. m saturday 7ssS D. rn.
 TEONASTON-S;Sa. 1l;l2. Q. n. 9-'2. 6-ta 5-ul. ?. w- Sunday 9-eS a. m. Esrurn--7-lS- -=5S. 1923, a. IL, %-,S, s--l r. In sunday 5-f5 ToRRINGToN-s:s .ll:,a, a. m. s.-c. esq o.oo pm. sunday 9-aN. Retarn-t,4-. 7:sI io:oo a- rl-, S.So. S15 D. m- sunday s=,7 p n. TWISTED S-22. 'I-!2 a. h. 8-'s. t-t9. coo T, u. sunday . a. m RefU-rt-t-1a. 7:ie o:sO. a. m-, 2-t 5, 4;s2 ? ID sunday 3-e0 2 n LUCIUS FUTILE. General Nsnscer.
 c. T. HAMPSTEAD, ,Generzl Pass AEe7t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-26
THE STORMS VICTIMS.
4 List of the Men Who Were Lost on tn,
 Coal BarCes.

PHlLApELPHIA. Aug. 26-Assistant En- gineer Albert Smith of the Reading Rail rOadl compauy's steam collier Panther, which, with the barge Lykens Valley, was lost off Long Island, arrived here. Of the 20 persons on the two vessels only three were saved. as follows: Assistant Engineer Albert Smith. Fireman Edwin Cummings and Seaman Victor Egland, all of Phila- delphia and all employed on the Panther. Mir. Smith is not positive as to the name of the latter.
The Washington bee., 1893-07-01
Home Rnle Finances.

Mr.. GladstOnes new financial pro.
posalS In connection with the DrD.
posed Irish Parliament do not meet
with cordial approval from Irish Home
Rulers, but will probably be accepted
as the best thing Obtainable The new
scheme provides that the revenue shall
be divided into two clasSes-general
and special. Ireland shall bear her
own civil charges. A separate ex-
chequer and consolidated fund shall
be established. The taxes imposed by
the Irish Parliament shall form part
Of the special revenue to be applied to
the public service of Ireland The
postage duties in Ireland, until the
imperial contribution shall have been
revised, shall be imposed by the I'M
perial Parliament. If the pOst-office
revenue shall be less than the expen-
1itures the deficiency must be paid to
the Imperial Exchequer out Of the
Irish Exchequer An illustrative
treasury statement, based upon the
receipts and expenditures of 1928.
shows a surplus of S2,560,000.
The Washington bee., 1893-07-01
BIG 6ATTLEsHIP sIINv
The British BattIeship yic,o-
Down by her Gon.o.. Ru

Inc nri.,sn battieship Victoria
Down by her Censor, Nun
The British battleship yic+o.,
sunk last Friday near TrinoI; Was
port in the Eastern Mediferrar' sea,
her cOnsOrt, the British hh haeath by
Camperdown. Some 463 IL. 'eShlp
lost. Sir George Tryon. K. q . Were
Admiral in command of the Nad;.'lce vice
mean Squadron, is among tboSn tbu,'efra
perished. Both vessels below WaO
the Mediterranean Squadron ~ 10
Victoria flew the flag of thn =! LIE
Admiral. The two battlesbin, vice
engaged in naval tactics off tbp were
coast. The weather was brie.h ho!iaa
the sun shining. The two shin, AND and
going through their naneuyarGs 70 ,, were
a distance Of three miles of aacb ".llun VIZ
which gave each ship but a 1neI, sme5
space considering the reaction Of fDl@u ID
tide. Suddenly the Camperdown u ene
carried towards the Victoria hr "&
tide in a rapid way. Before tbo y! s!s
tOria could steam ahead or the raI VIZ
perdOwn's commander obtain ooraIu, ",'lf
of his vessel, she struck tho Vic+aI.Wo Vi-a..W
The CamperdOwn'S ram hit tho I'd SaS
ship near the foremost Starbosrd .t
ret, tearing an immense hole in wi vi
side, extending into several me- ne'
tight compartments. The Victori" 'er !.
once began to settle, and while ba, o
crew were trying to shut bnIkba"5
doors to prevent the water snrpaf;,,Ol rr,'u
she turned over and Instantly S Sans
from sight. So rapidly was the n1nn-,a
taken that those on board the Viotars;SS
had but little chance to cut looSo ttl -
small boats. Several, however worS e
released, only to be carried down bU
the suction. OF this number 2.5 man
aged to get out of the Whirlpool ond
were rescued by the small boss -
the CamperdOwn. Eye witnesses 70
port that the vessel was nearly emf in
two alongside, and that every one ba
low deck at the time periShed Tbo
news of the disaster caused the grna,
est excitement throughout England
The Victoria was q single turref shin
carrying two 110-ton guns mounted in
a forward turret coated with eighteen
inches of compound armOr; one 10
inch 29-tOn gun, firing aft. and
broadSide auxiliary armament of
twelve 6-inch 5-tOn guns. OF artillerr
of smaller nature she carried twenty.
one quick-fring and eight machine
guns. Her maximum speed was 1675
knots. She could stow 1,2OO tons of
coal in her bunkers, and her radius Of
action at ten-knOt speed, with her fun
complement Of coal, was estimated ar
1000 knots. Her armored belt and
bulkheads consisted of compound ar
NOR from sixteen to eighteen inches in
thickness. 1t is believed this diSas
ter, showing the unwieldineSs of big
battleships and the terribly effective
power of the ram as a naval weapon
will cause another revolution in ocean
warfare, and lead to general build.
ing of vessels like the Ammen ram
A complete model of the Victoria Is
part of the British naval exhibit at
Chicago.
The Washington bee., 1893-07-01
A VALUABLE WORLDS FAIR
BOOK.

The passenger Department of the
Baltimore and[ Ohio Railroad Com
pany has prepare for general dis
bnition a hand some pamphlet de-
scriptive of the scenic and other
attractive features of that road
from New York to Chicago. and
of the principal buildings at the
Worlds Fair, This book can be
rocured free of charge upon the
personal application to ticket
pgents, B. & o. r. r. Co., or
acenfivehave it mailed to you by
you caE name and address with
sending s in stamps to Chas. 0.
Scnll. General Passenger Agent,
Baltimore, Md. Worlds Fair tour
lsts should bear in mind that the
&. anu ., is selling tickets at very
lowra'es good going via Washing
Ton and returning via Niagara
Falls.
The Washington bee., 1893-07-01
HOW TO BETTER OUR CON
DITION-

A question has suggested ITSELF
to the Bee how the colored people,
ia the District of Columbia, can
better their condition. There is but
one solution to this question and
that is for the ministers in the pull
pit to impress upon the colored
people the necessity OF Organization.
union of action in all things that
look to their material advancement
individually and collectively. There
is no reason why the colored
people in this city should not be
held in the same high esteem as
their more fortunate white cltI
zens. The pulpit should be an aid
to the guardians of the public
peace, just the same as the Colored
Young Mems Christian Association.
lit was remarked that there are too
many hypocrites among the chris
tian churches of color. That msy De
true, Christ had hypocrites among
his disciples, but what of that? He
was betrayed and crusified aud on
the third day he assembled to hea,
ven. Some body must make a little
sacrifice for the upbuilding of those
who have degenerated.
Let there be movement started
to improve the condition of the
colored people in the District of
Columbia.
The Washington bee., 1893-07-01
New York,s Nav Postrnasfer.

II expect to take hold of my duties
at that post-office on July L." said
Mr.. Dayton, New York's new post
master, "and will devote the months
of July and August to a careful study
Of the requirements of the place I
am convinced that the office needs
thorough overhauling. Matters have
been running on in the same old way
there for the past thirty years, and
have number of suggestions for
changes to submit to the Postmaster
General" Mr.. Dayton added that all
Of the clerks who were efficient would
be retained in their places, providing
they come under the operations of the
civil service law. An inventory of the
Government properties in the post
office will take place June 80. a
The Washington bee., 1893-07-01
Read;np's Affairs,

The Reading will have to provide l9[
S1,5OO,OOO interest on July ], nearly
100000 of which is due to holders OIL
the general mortgage bonds On Lhs
same date it's Indebtedness to SpPytL
& Co. will fall due. The latter loan
is secured byS5, 100000 collateral trust
bonds, S1,OOO,OOO third preference
bonds and 100000 Philadelphla. HIL- ~,
risburg and Pittsburg bonds. Inc liz,
preston prevails that the coIhpani,
will be unable to meet the genera
mortgage interest, and 1t is possLoaio
that an arrangement will be lLla.is
with Drexel & Co. to buy the coupons p.n
Officials state that the company WIZ
fully meet it's obligations.
The Washington bee., 1893-07-01
ARE NEGROES DEMOCRATS?

The BEE has been reliably in
formed that Chief Clerk Carlisle, IS
of the opinion that there are no
negro democrats in the country.
The BEE is of the same opinion
that Mr.. Carlisle is. There NAV
be some few colored men who SUP.
ported the democratic party in the
last election on account of Mr..
Cleveland being at the head of the
ticket. Colored men have been
convinced that, so far as Mr..
Cleveland is concerned be is safe.
they Will probably fair as we'll, if
not better, under him than any
democrat that would occupy the
Executive Chair. There are but
few, if any colored men, who are
democrats from principles aud
when NJ. Carlisle made that state
ment, if he made it, knew just why
he made it and the circumstances
that led him to make it.
Whether there are negro demo-
cfats or not, DIVISION OF the color
ed vote would tend to better the
condition of negro politically.
So far as the money question is
concerned, the colored man has
little, if anythlny to do with it.
He is more IN need Of his civil
and political rights than any thing
else. When he has accomplished
those il is very easy matter for
him to earn money.
If the colored race would look
more after industrial pursuits and
business enterprises and less after
politics it would succeed better.
There Is nothing that commends
a people more in the estimation of
their country men than money and
education. Indeed they are the
powers that move obsticles or
lmpediments.
Negro democrats may be an OBJ
ject in the near future, but at this
time they are Cleveland men just
the same as white republicans who
supported Mr.. Cleveland.