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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
THE ALVO'S FATE.
Dead Bodies and wrcckagc Supposed to
 Tell the Story.

NEW YORK, Sept, |, The agents for th, Atlas line still hope that the mi~siu. steamship Alvo is safe. The belief exists among other shipping mru, however. that the vessel has gone tn the bottom with all on board. \ report was received that from 15 to 20 dead bodies had been discovered nl the South Carolina sracuast near Charlr~ ton, supposed to have been those of puss,u gers and members of the crew
 The Atlas line officers immediately sen; dispatches to points in the vicinity of the shore where the bodies were said to have been seen, with requests for a description of the deaI.
 Large quantities of wrecka-c were aI>, reported to have been washed ashore near Charleston aud Wilmington, \. C.. and il Is conjectcd that some of il may have conn from the Alvn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
The Destructible Clothe. Moth.

The best rcmedial measure thus far tried is to thoroughly spray the furni ture, clothing or whatever is infested with henzine. Do the work thoroughly and then thoroughly air the articles and rooms. taking great care that no lights b. b-t-Eht noar n, sp-av>l articles and rooms until ell trace 5f:ha tac-!-e s-roll has disappeared The benzine will till the insect in all of its stages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

but went to Nevada with his parents in a prairie schooner when only 4 years of age, locating first at Carson and then at Virginia City. He took his engineering course at the Rensselaer, Polytechnic school ill Troy, N. Y, and for some time afterward engaged in railroad and bridge work, which gave him considerable rep utation in the engineering world. Phys ically he is tall and well built. and his bearing is kindly and unassnminy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

looms mp to a height of e6j feet in the Midway plaisance. MT. Ferris is not less interesting than his great wheel. He is apale. quiet, thoughtful look ingm man of 33and is at the head of one of the great est civil engineer ing firms in the country. He was
 born in Illinois.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
Artistic ,IeEelrS,

The jewellers showcases are full of all sorts of lovely ornaments in colored enamel. Those pictured in the accom- panying illustration are diamond tiara. with patent arrangement to take any sized ornament ill the center, a trefoil ring of sapphires and diamonds. min
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
Tnknown Man ronnL NInrLcrrh.

HUDSON. \. N.. Sept. l5.-The body of an unknown mau was discovered near the. tracks of the Harlem railruad near Phil mont. The hniy was evidently that of a labnrrr about 5n years of age. The hcnd and face had been badly bruised hy a dull instrument NrIr the corpse lay q ham mer, with wi!ch the fatal blows Were, DrohahlN EiNt.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
FURNISHING
 GOODS
Cheaper Than AnY Other Concern |?

Because they belong to the New England Clothing Syndicate who operate ? Stores, thus being the Largest Buyers in the United States
 Because they buy for Spot Cash and sell for Spot Cash.
 Because using such Immense Quantities of Goods, can buy direct from the factory, thus saving job ber's profit.
 Buy your Fall Hat of Us, and have the correct style and thc low est price in America.
 Our $l,45 Hat equals any s3. Oo Hat in Waterbury,
 Our $1.90 Hat cannot Lc sold elsewhere less than g 5O, and our $2,5O Hat is the bcstquality now manufactured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
South Dakota at the Fair.

The irrePreGsibility of South Dakota is well illustrated in her position in the Agricultural building. At the corners of the booth are columns made of the trunks of trees with the bark on. Some of these have sent forth green shoots that give promise of developing into good sized branches, though they are of a tender, delicate green. owing to the absence of sunlight. The people about the booth are very proud of them and watch over them carefully for fear they may be broken of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

CIerBy man. He DIX. CARl. FETEfs. founded the German East Africa com pany in 1884 and has been ever since en- gagged in African schemes of one com plexion or another. The reported mas sacre in 1889 of an expedition under his command aroused a great deal of inter est all over the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

the famous eX- plorer, who came to attend the Af- rican congress.
 The doctor is a ruddy complex toned man of 36.
 with strong,clean cut features and is of medium height. He was born at Neuhaus, Hanover, in 1857, his father being a nN
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

ance. It is a unique combination of gild- ing and glass, and the front is decorated with enormous elephant tusks valued at 5000 apiece. The collection is rich in gold, silver and ivory in strange but beautiful forms. Cuspidors worth $500, for instance, are made of gold allowed with copper, and a large, elaborately decorated rice bowl of silver is valued at 5000. There are also papier mache dishes inlaid with mother of pearl and many curious musical instruments, beau tiful tapestries, photographs of interest ing SiameSe scenes and quaint pictures of Buddhistic mythological subjects.
 In the agricultural exhibit a pyramid of preserved fruits and vegetables is the most prominent thing, unless ones at tention is attracted first by the carved deer heads and antlers that surmount the square arch of the frieze.
 Slams display in the Transportation building is more decidedly curious than modern. It comprises specimens of the various vehicles used in the country,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
FROM FAR SIAM.
Exhibits That Attract a Good DeaI o- SS-
 tention at Chicago.

tehtIon ht ChIcaEO.
 Since the Franco-Siamese imbroglio the Siamese exhibits at the Worlds fair have attracted unusual attention, and they are worthy of it. Siam's display in the Manufactures building is especially interesting and valuable. The pavilion in which it is displayed was manufac- tured in Siam expressly for the purpose and presents gorgeous oriental appear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
\ Dilemma.

"Begorra, isn't that a man dhrowIdin out beyant there, just fornIust my fin ger:'
 Be jabers, but think you're right, man aloive!"
 Well, phwhy don't veg jump in an make an effort to save him:'
 That's aisy talkin, but who's gOin te jump ill an save mc:'-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
Strike Prospects In New Bedford.

NEW BFDEuND Mas. Sept TLcrs. iS a good prospect of strike in this city after all The trouble arises in the Hathaway mill, where the wcaNcrs arr finding fault at what they claim amounts tu q scrirs uf fines on this class of help which k out rageous. \ shop meeting has been called for tonight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
JOSEPH \, JACKSON, ARCHITECT

Lilley's Block. Waterbury Conn And 2I7 West I25th St. New York Plans and Superintendence for all classes of uidings.
 Many years successful experience enables me to secure for clients the best result with Lhs least sIptR lIInre
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
GloHe TnctorIe. Ennninr ArnIn.

JoHNsrowN, N. N., Sept lA-The Mort h. rup Manufacturing company and several other glove manufacturing concerns iu cd Ip
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
DO YOU WEAR SHOES I

Of course you do. We'll then call at James Grants ,236 South Main street. By so doing you san save a dollar. Boots and Shoes made to order and neatly re- pAirsll at the lowest possible prices,
 OfFOsl1 N lUNION
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

SIAM IN THE AGRICULTURAL BUILDING, of which chairs are most numerous. In the Forestry building she has an exhibit of her native woods, among them the largest teak plank ever exported. and in the Woman's building there is costly display of embroideries in gold and sil- yer and silk, and some beautiful tapes tries of very curious designs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
Nnted CriminaI. E,canc.

RICHN"Np. Sept. l5.-Gcurgr Clark and Andrew F. smith. two or the most noted criminals confined in the pcuiJentiury. ,.> capped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

Reduced the OnciaI Price For Silver.
 VIENNA, Sept. 1.-The Hungarian gov ernment has reduced the official price of the product of its silver mines from go to 5' forins per kilogram. Austria is expect ed 10 take the saIue step soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
FerrIs and Ills Wheel.

The most conspicuous and one of the most interesting things at the Worlds fair is the great Ferris wheel, which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
Congregational Congress Closed.

CHI, NGo, Sept l5.- The congress ut the Congregational church WAS brought tn a conclusion with a service of prayer and song.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
Dunraycu Not Uneasy.

L"\n'N, Sept l5. Lord puuravcn. own CT of the Nalkyrie. >.,y~ that he has no idea she will rt.,ch New York before next ~.,t urtlHy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

-I1. ER IF7NN TT T1 . T. VI EI-INl
 iature ring to contain miniature like ness or hair, an enamel bow brooch, with swivel 10 carry watch attaching or detaching at pleasure; sleeve links in blue enamel and diamonds. ditto in pearls, bracelet of diamonds and pearls, four leaf shamrock brooch in peridots and diamonds, a comet brooch in moonstones and diamonds and a gold chain necklace. with enameled hearts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
CHECKERS AND CHESS.

Checker Problem No. &5. Figure 4"-By Charles F. Barker.
 Rlark
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
pr. Peters. the Explorer.

One of the most interesting of foreign visitors to the fair was Dr. Carl Peters,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

White. E!al k to move and win. Chess Problem No. sSS By II. Charlich.
 FlaCk-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
From the United states of Colombia.

The South American republics were rather slow in getting their exhibits at
 the Worlds fair into position, but they are in good shape now and comprise some of the most interesting curiosities to be seen on the grounds. Even little Uruguay has joined the procession and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
Sunday DinRer-Biiod Cafe.

SOuP-Bouilon Frans-l.>e, Cream ,.L new l,-,v.r Peas CrOutou,
 Fish Boiled Blue F.>h Ia Nar.rc Ge H,,t.. Biiou P"tatoeS, Lettuce, E4L.-hrS BOiled-Sn"ked Bect Tongue wifi t7r~,-@ kntrtt'S- Ham t-y-5 t.t'tC= as FttE-~ Is..~ ..- Te ot Lobster with Eler. E.4i>-s7l Is.- i W..H Mushrooms. (hoCoL4te CEt.lIn Fs.;Ecss. t,a. Q. .- Roast. Prime Ribs Ot Beef, u--h Gravy. >sg.u- Peas, Stewed Tuuat,-sS
 Dessert Lemon Mrrtnrn I'uddiu- Pur.A 3, Tie, Rhuharb Tie, GJVCu AIi,.v lac. Dinner from 9 10 sP.m., June IT. '95
 THOS. oCuNNEL Proprietor.
 Miles F. Conn,u Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
Wholesale Crorrrv Hurnc,I.

plctely dtstr" by fire
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

has ar attractive display in the AErlcul- tural building, while Colombia has pretty building of her own on the banks of the lagoon near the other spanish American structures. in which she shows many curious antiquities. including the mummy of one of her prehistoric inhab- itants
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

h-ee.,e- sos aa 2.es;.! Co--'oan:. N-Er -" -srt '> rr. -!ser ,vts ay pointed for the Fe> erty and Edcevat,t Electric Light company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
ThcIo-s R,r a, the Spepcrr Fire.

WoE,E-!tk Nt~- @rpt 1r The ln~> by he fire a' spencer Is u.yv estimated g, t--,.12 2 ''st r.. -f s,tsst
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

Clevcrton-What do you think of it. old man: l consider that one uf the L,.St cigars in the market
 Dashaway-What market:-Truth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

Every Time. Examiner -Whtr l. tl;,. la >t usulator We know of: Candidate -Puvvrty.-SIi,lcv.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-21

II cost the people Of tho Upi,rd States
sbout $40 Ob0 ia couple of hours the
other day 70 settle IN the minds Of the
officers 81 the or iIusnce bureau wbethef
some ofmor plat d made by the Carnegie
aud B tnlchem tt.cl works respectively
we're ~ good ~ they OUGHT 10 he. II was
found that they wote and what that means
can he imaRiuei when one Of the plates
was II inches thick. weighed 81 tone,
aud was attacked by shell weighing $50
pounds each, ths l,st ones fired from
u inch gun at dittlnce only 3l9 feet.
striL lng 1t vita the force needed to move
masa u q 600 tous, or i8 900 600 p unds
thr ugh foot OF space. The prJsctlIe
went through
We take it that that dil not surprise
even the experts, who ara used to think
lug about those inconceIvahle masses and
Y, loclties. But what did surprise them
was that the hole II made was nearly ~
clean as il it had been drilled, aud that
not crack oppeared about its edges.
Thoueh this particnlsr proIectile was lost
-ha,iog been DETECTED and fallen toto
the Potomac the other projrc,iles which
penetrated the ~ o plate were fonud in
perfect condition and a TO be used again
That eecms aim >st more marvellous than
the perfection Of the plate.
MeanwbIe the people Of New York may
take rome eatiefecton in knowing that
down ut Sandy Hook The war department
has Inst mounted gun that viii throw
a | 900 pound proJ-ctile aud make a hole
in the heaviest atmo'clad ship now shost
at q distance Of sir miles, II we must
spend money on what NC hope are purely
peaecfnl experiments, it is comfort 10
know what We get for it.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-21

ldell - aid oas' NIL pfa of aa.l,n i,
. eabii be dcnest.il Anl,e, The m.n
vha 'lera TO l' bed barn, dollar ta hi.
phm' lnt lhau BE- olJr1 hat The house
because ~ sss huta hy usip,o op N.
teeky Sats Of Gsbtu eap,uu. ia Ausap..
iheh1als 4 yeus sso, .nd has been
really igf tbe eccapsnt ever abca
The msI uL0 lived In ttnA pto.reetaf
krasu as "Mto What nibct n.me he
hsa is uot kpowp, and heaidrs. II dozen a
matter llpssrs hr was some ur the
eau{pu cue day yrst of sa apo When be
utst saw IGe p,scc sud tbeupIl II was
house bnIit by mar Whco ha as hts
mtttake he umplt tok possession.
Mlkea hou.o "a luy ycty deceptive
piece of naturca hanaa aUtk, and vrry
aseiul oue It's on tie csryou walls.
probably lpJ teet above tie bottom, aud
tiJFht Il natural stone steps lssd up to it.
l. lie Larj 10 oonuaao cues srIl that IL
ls not the work Of man uulil II Is ,1au.-
lled CLOSELY, when NE enormous nza slauo
would make lnr-on ktuy differently,
tls only ope tDury. tut tha onutle vsll
Is ever 100 feet h'gb
The Goor which Is ia good proportion,
is over - io,t high, aud the room on the
ioside reaches up aud ends 10 hlaok
vault tmai there is 90 telling how tu away
itIs
Abob Mike wartsa tire be jDtt makes
1t on tue laur aud the noke curls up to
tue top aud disappears somewhere, Ibf,
Is some bat ST. uRr Ms no walot comes
lnt3 lAa place, aai the smoke c,unnl be
seen coming out ebyWhtra Bat II vary
hkely goes through tone Gssurn into
cave beyond.
But Mike doesLt care Vhtrs - GOES.
He Is stsGsd with VI oouveuipuce, aud
thlfsa As is toe lost fixed prospeclor IN
the ia1uu'rios The house Of rock /,
ioost strongly suggestive Of EgyI tIsn
architecture, and plso bcats great ret
semblsncs TO some Of the cave dwellings,
Ia the Salt uver valley. The thing is Ra
curiosity, and, elthoaRh II II
tho house OF q uroa poctor now, there is -
strong posi- tiuty tbat It may 10 the pstt
haye done duty nab hon.e for ZONE mcmI
hafs of the lost rAcsa OF this strange
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-21
1hs surg Of Wasp or Bee.

Such accidents come 10 cbiId or peri
'ou suddenly, the pam is great sud 90 II
the outcry. 10 the c2binslon our vita
are apt to lesge Us ro*e'I .ss 10 help IT
s always rsasf 'Dlr, tbeD' to keep con-
stsully giyl1g -mils remedies and sd
vice, thst soma may be remembered 10
time Of need A bas viii leave It's sing
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-21

II sss ui4ht Tue strains Of wsi'z
from The pavilion aud The shuilliog feet #
the merry dancers could be heard on the
besch close by. To tue left o. the dsuci
ibg platform long stretch Of lAnd lay,
dotted here and there wish benches for tie
tired dancers
% The bench eloss toDhs wetst's edge
.,l . couple closely folded 10 sseh Others
arms. Oblivious to sll srourd they told
each other Of their love, and nov sud ;hel
tue ,oit souad made by hiss could be
heard eshoing over the waters.
Time passed by, sod sill they sat, car
ing LITTLE for the fe.tlBg honrs, unrl hps!
IL the girl plscius teuder eares' on bei
CON psui0a's cheek, mDfmured.
Eeriis. dear, ny feet are getting cold.
50 are mine, sweetheart, vD tie .o9thI
ins reply, and sioii kiss was impIinIsd Oh
hsr cherry lps,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-21
London. Great Buried Station

The most remarkable piece OF UNDER
pround London will ere long be found bel
meath the most crowd, d Of all spots in the
city.
We refer to the large space iu front and
shout the Mansion House including IN
this the wide entsrsnce to Queen Victoria
street aud Mansion House, place together
with the corners Of Princes street LAM
bard street. King William street and Coro-
hill, snd the psvel open ground With the
trees in wooden boxes, and the statue OF
Welling ton, in froot ofthe western portico
of the Royal Exchange.
Here will shortly be commenced vast
excavation OF oval form to make way for
q great underground electric railway sta
tion, au extensive and complex system OF
underground ways, lighted and opened at
eli hours, for the use both CT railway pas
sengers and pedestrians aud still more
elaborate system Of what sre called Tipe
subways, destined to receive the ext naive
and everpr wing llnes Of gas ard wSt'r
msirs, pneumatic tubes, electric Wiz
and like servlces
There Was time uhru the engineers oI
the Central Loudon railway, which Is to
run from this congested spot right away
west to Shephsrds Bush, thought itIon
sibe 10 coax the dirsctrs Of the Bank oi
Eng land into yielding little space, for
confederation, out OF the somewhat e1
irsvsgsnt slice OF the crowded city that
their estsbli,hment, which has swallowed
more than an entire parish. now enjoys.
Bnt, ~ With NJ jules Fsyre on a memora
bic historical occasion their reply was,
Not an inch OF territory Toe city suthori
ties, on the other baud, recognizing the
paramount aud increasing importance oi
rapid comm unicstIon between the city
aud snburbs, have extended 10 the chemt
a helping hand, only ttiruistine for Ger
tain things which they have Judged il
right 10 recure in the ioteretts Of the rub
! lie
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-21

An imaginative gcuN msn relates au eI
perenoe which Ne bad while pnIiug a fasl
mail train over tie Rocky mountain diy
sioa OF tie Union Pacific. lie was com
ioR down through q canyon vilh y heavy
train behind bin 1t had been raIniug
heavily for long time, and the ground
was soft and sticky The track WAS wei
and slippery, and heavy train was run,
ning at fearful speed Hs e.gtue was
doing her best 10 hold en- back but 10
spite Of bis forts be began 10 fefr tbe,
tue train WAS going 10 get tway from hlm,
Just as we were wondering what b,
could DO to check the tremendous speed
Of toe train he shot round curve, al.
there on the track, met hundt Il yards
ahead OF him, Was lt'le plel asIeel, To
ttop by ordiasry met mods Was absolutely
impossible 10 go on wag certain death
to the child. In TIE fraction Of a second
he had formed hls plan.
As be says it. shouted to Jim the
hremsl, to chosk her, and give her the
qirt, aud then fltl out Oh the rum ug
board and down on her nose and jumped
Of As ste cam oy ! Rrlbhal holi Of a
poke IN the drive aud sockui MY bee
IN the mud, and IiyoG h,Ieycit, s opi
1p1 tEn tFp FiOhI .L,-a Hr.L. n,V
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-21

Ii, has So happened, eaid sn eminent
ply. ciap not long since, "lhtt ! have
frequently nasaDppotiumtes to notice the
difference bQt~een the riding Of men and
women bicyoIls,g, sud bage been much
surprised ct the contrast between the two
The women, as u rnl', are graceful, digni,
fed and easy the men in The majority on
instances have looked more like Rgitated
grasshoppcrs tuuI pnythiuR else that |
could imsg,ne They sprawl over their
wheels. sit with their spinal column al
most in a half circle an act as though II
wss nect ssary TO work for dear hfe in
order 10 get aheGd
II tbiak itFafeto say that not one man
IN twenty five rides really well; the wo
men slmOst II not altogether, reverse
this rule, for very uuR acefnl ri1er
among them | rarely see. Whatever thr
reason may be, there is decl led need OF
re form for various reafors The stopped
snd strained position is scarcely cousls'
tent With the opul4t idea that this ~ u
healthin exercise. There are a number
OF diseases that are aggravated by the un
natural posture that most men fidtr1 usl
snue, and unles. there is change 10
the appearance OF the members OF the
sytrage whprImeu' cluh. nc licsl men
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-21
Runaway ifor,s.

Few people understand how to stop a
runaway bore TIE will is generally
good, bot the owner is lsmsnt.blY dei
fcient 10 ludgemeut 4 man langhs st =
woman because ,he inv.risbly shps Of
the car 10 the direction 10 which it is not
going, but be scu 90 prscisrly the SAME
principle vhsn he rushss into The road
.hd, i.cins the on-coniag ronswiy. btsvs,
ly catches ii the bride. Like the wonsn
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-21

b. rrpsrieuees sbcck spj Is generally
thrown. The proper ssy T. 'c run 10 The
sane direction - the lo5se 10 hklhs'
sud. a. be cstsAc. up It you, lamp tor
the birdie, and holi o. 10 49, running be
aide ths animal meuvAte Tbls check
~tll cause the snimsl TO slscksn his pace
aud stop The,e directions form part ai
the ar.i Instructions given the mounted
police. whose ehiei duties ere q step
ping OF rGnaSsys.
II they ~cto we're more generally nudeu
stood bv the puthc st large fever acc'
dents woud be recorded.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-21
Abraham of oid Was 100 and sarah Was
90 Years Old,

Out 10 the little town Of Clinton, few
miles north OF Tqne Haute, Iud., an event
was chronieled Tuesday which quite took
away the breath Of gossipinR spinsters
aud parslyzed into speechless sllen ce the
old barrel perchers 10 tie corner gro
cary.
1t was the arrival OF . pair of bright
eyed, chubby twins to MIR. and Mrs. :. E,
Wisbsrd, and the aged father. sAo has seen
rs cold winters aud ss many warm sum
mers pass into tue oblivion OF Tuesday, Is
psrsding the town wiz smlle Tint
thrpstens deospitslioD,
The mother, ton. whose age is az, is as
happy AZ Lrieht young schoolgirl. The
rest OF the town is quite upset, and The
feminine phrase did you ever, Is every
where 10 the air.