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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
Buying Furs Out of Season.

Furs are troublesome stock to carry
over and therefore are at this season
marked down, often to almost cost
prices. 1t is therefore good time to
buy, providing you make selection
with Judgment. Avoid extremes in
styles, which when out of fashion, be-
come oddities that attract unpleasant
attention. Let your choice be stand
ard fur of good quality. shaped in fash
ion that is unobtruSive and that will adj
nit of notifications and changes as time
passes.
Seal is always fashionable, but it is a
costly fur. 1t may be said i'll general
way that brown and black furs are most
popular after sealskin. Blue fox, silver
fox and astrakhan are also fashionable.
In selecting mink, bear in mind that
there are many different kinds and quail
tiles. Light and dark, coarse. medium
fine is really handsome. Choose the dark
est color. Mink boas are still worn, but
the newest is not the same size all along
its length, as last winter, but widened in
the middle in some such shape as col
lar and SO fashioned as to be capable of
being turned up as a storm collar or
down like "tippet." Muffs this season
are large; hence it is good time to buy,
for when small muffs come in again there
will be ample material with which to
concoct a new muff. There is no risk in
buying any good black fur, for whatever
the fashions black is always in style.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
CHAPTER Xxx.
THE FLIGHT

A total and irredeemable rout with the
frenziei victors amuck among the shat
tered ranks of the vanished is n thing not
to be described by any one sharing in the
panic or the havoc of it. We flew blindly,
desperately, knowing neither where we
went nor what we did. We had but one
idea-to get away as fast as beast could
carry us beyond the reach of those mutilat-
ing spears, and in the madness and fury of
fear we rode each other down without heed
or pity. Horsemcn plunged into camel
men, camelmen into horsemen, friend
cursed friend for barring the way and smote
frantically, the striker caring not If the
blood of a fellow were spilled so only he
himself escaped.
Quarter was never 30 much as thought of
on either side, for vengeance fired by fanat-
icism does not spare, nor does the terror it
inspires plead. The dripping lances sped
like weavers' shuttles, and the shrieks OF
the butchered mingled with the oaths of
the butchers, who swore because they could
not clear their points quick enough for the
fell work In hand. With grunts Of hellish
glee from foaming mouths. the red points
were sent home, and the victims went down
screaming to be finished under foot.
By degrees the fuRitives began to scatter,
and presently found myself tearing along
in a little group of half a dozen, my heart in
my mouth and just sense enough left to
know that a gush of blood was soaking my
right leg. Whence it issued had not the
least idea. Nor could tell whether had one
hurt or many hurts. Feeling in my dis
traught condition there was none and ex-
animation was impossible A moments
delay would mean a dozen lances in nv
body, SO needless Of wounds fed with all
the speed that fear and spurs could put in
to the feetest steed that ever carried man
from such an Aceldama. With stretched
neck and ears laid back like hares in the
chase my little mare seemed rather to fly
than to tread the earth, and we'll for me /
was on the back of Kohlan in her prime,
or l should not now be writing this history.
Glancing about me by and by found
that was riding alone; that no officer was
within sight, nor indeed any one i knew save
Tabal, the SON of my old benefactor, Said
Achmet. He was a short distance to the
right and ahead Of me and was urging his
camel with all the might of voice and stick
shouted to him. He turned quickly, side
ways, but beforS he saw me he threw up
his arms, gave queer cry and rolled to the
ground. Mechanically. for was not capa-
Bile of thought, / wheeled toward him,
leaped to the ground and In a second was
up again, with Tabal lying across the sad
die before me. Do not stay to ask how
did 1t. II ever you come TO be In a life and
death strait, you will find that the nerves
and muscles can act Independently when
the wits are gone. The thing was done
and done before knew had undertaken 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
HOW to Mend Kid Gloves.

Kid gloves are sewed with cotton
thread. The manufacturers understand
the difference in the material and use the
most satisfactory. Thread of assorted
shades, especially put up in twist for glove
mending, can be bought i'll all large
stores. 1t is "a great mistake to mend
gloves with silk as it will cut the kid
more than fine cotton thread, thus show
ing the mend more plainly. For the
same reason it will not hold the edges of
the kid SO firmly. If a glove is badly
torn or ripped, try to match its color
with bit of silk. Lay this under the
torn part and haste it down in small
stitches that do not show on the right
side. Then draw the rip up as carefully
as you can, taking up very little of the
kid as YOU do so.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
No ALTERNATIVE.

He was Spectator, and for year
past nothing had been coming his way
but expenses. One day his daughter in
formed him in an unfeeling manner that
if he did not give her diamond bracelet
worth at least $50 she would elope with
the coachman.
Come to my arms, my darling child
he exclaimed as the tears of joy coursed
down his wrinkled cheeks; "come to my
armsl'
do get the braceletY' she asked,
hesitating.
"Of course not, he smiled delighted
ly. "You get the coachman. owe him
eight months wages"
That ended it.-Tit- Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
SOME IRISH WIT.
A Few Stories Illustrating Its Peculiar
Flavor.

A Few Stories Illustrating Its Peculia.
| Flavor.
An hish gentleman was shooting with
an English friend. a Mr.. B. They had
very little sport, so Mr.. B. said, "I'll
ask this countryman whether there are
any birds about here" mo use to ask
him." said his companions; hell only tell
| lies" ''I1l ask him at all events" said
Mr.. B. my good man, are there any
| birds about here?" Lots Of birds, your
honor" said he. Tell me what sort of
birds" "Well, now, your honor. there's
| grouses and woodcocks and snipes and
ducks and tillibines and all sorts OF
birds" ASK him." whispered the Irish
gentleman, whether there are any Their
mometers." "Tell me-" said Mr.. B., edo
you ever see any thermometers about
here?' "Well, now, yer honor, if there
was nice frost the place would be alive
| with them"
A very bullying counsel named Free
man was completely put out in his cross
examination by very simple answer.
A countryman who was a witness was
asked, $50 you had q pistol!' 81 had,
Sir" WHO did you intend to shoot with
it," Il wasn't intending to shoot no
one." "Then was it for nothing that you
got it?' mo, it wasn't" Come, come,
sir; on the virtue of your solemn oath,
what did you get that pistol for2" ION
the virtue of my solemn oath, got it
for three and ninepence in Mr.. Richard
sons shop"
At another time the same counsel said
to witness, you're nice fellow, ain t
your" Witness replied, II am, sir, and
If was not on my oath I'd say the same
of you
One Judge Burton, who was very old
and wizened little man, was trying a
case when another very old man, peas
ant scarcely able to walk, came into
court to give evidence. Instead of going
to the witness box he went toward the
passage leading to the bench. One Of
the counsel called out to him: "Come
back, sir. Where are you going9 Do
you think you are judge?" Indeed,
SIR" said the old man, looking up at
Judge Burton-"indeed, sir, I believe I
am fit for little else"
A barrister named Bushe was making
speech for the defense when an ass be-
gan to bray loudly outside the court
"Wait moment" said the chief baron.
Zone at time, Mr.. Bushe, If you
please" The barrister waited for O
chance to retort, and it came presently.
When O'Grady was charging the jury,
the ass again began to bray, If possible,
more loudly than before. 81 beg your
pardon, my lord" said Bushe; ''may l
ask you to repeat your last words7 There
Is such an echo in this court did not
quite catch them."
In catechisihg little girl the clergy
man asked her, what is tho outward
and visible sign in baptism?'' 1.-THE bah
by, please, sir" said she.
Another, on being asked what an epis-
tie was, said, 1.-The feminine of an apos-
tle."-"Seventy Years of Irish Life"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24

distrain at once, and have done with this
fever called living?" Utterly worn on.
with fatigue and fright and excitement, !
was tired of being the sport of destiny. To
think of triumphing over her was FOOLS
thought. No man had done it. No man
would or could doit. Why should / pro-
long u bootless strife9 The cry OF the sick
heart was the cry of the ancient Celt: How
evil was the lot allotted to Llywarch the
night when he was brought forthl Sor-
rows without end and no deliverance from
his burden"
No deliverance from his burden! That
was the sentence Of old; it was the sentence
still. A CALLING struggle tragically relieved
By momentary illusions of hope and happi-
ness, endless humiliations, crushing defeat
and OF last inevitable death. Yet it was
hard to die; hard to think calmly Of ones
own bones being picked by those vultures
which were already lowering above me in
anticipation of corpse to feed on. / was
not yet philosopher enough for that.
Crouching on the sand, my head sank
deep between my knees In an agony of
despair. The sun beat down as If the heav-
ems were vault Of fire, and millions of
quivering arrows seemed to dart along my
spine. 1t was rapidly driving me crazy. !
was going mad with the consciousness OF
tuo CdlblulLy luil upon me MerclIul GOQ,
I was to die raving maniac In the burn
ing wildernessl The thought thrilled for
an instant in the brain, making me shiver
as with o sudden chill, and then came a
strange calm. That at least could be pre-
vented. Drawing my sword, felt its edge.
thinking Of Saul and his armor bearer.
The blade was of Damascus steel and as
keen as a razor. A moments courage and
all would be over; SO sharp an instrument
could cause little pain, nothing to what
was already suffering.
learned then that a man may take his
own life smiling. | turned the edge in
ward toward the throat. glad that had
found such easy means of escape. A mo-
ment's courage, l kept saying to myself
no more; then everlasting relief. The edge
touched the bare skin, and leaped to my
feet screaming with unutterable horror
No, no, could not do that; the canon of
the Almighty was clean against self
slaughter. Shaking like leaf in the gale
fell PROSTATE on my face and prayed for
strength and pardon.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
CASE FOR JEWELRY.

to match. The elder down flannel may
be found in very choice shades in almost
any store.
The case is inches broad and 8 inches
long. and two little bags made from satin
ribbon p inches wide, with drawing
strings of satin baby ribbon, are tackled
to the lining as shown.
The elder down flannel will be found
especially adapted to hold the various
hat, lace and stickpins that form part
of lady's toilet
A bow of narrow satin ribbon is
placed at the end which is pointed, with
strings of the ribbon for tying the case
together when it is filled and rolled up
in readiness for the travelling bag or
trunk.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
WaterburyFire Alarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.


The following are the Fire Alarm Signals
under the new system:
IL Rogers < Bro
Is Cor East Main and Niagara streets.
II Cor East Main and Wolcott road.
Is Cor High and Walnut streets.
6 Cor Fast Main and Cherry streets.
II Cor East Main and Cole streets.
II Cor y. nth Elm and Kingshury streets.
% Cor North Elm. North Main and Grove
streets.
, Waterbury Manufacturing company
IS Cor North Main and North streets
"a Cor Buckingham and Cooke streets.
- Cor Grove and Prospect streets.
IS Cor Hillside avenue and Pine street.
% Cor johnson and-Waterville streets.
ll-2 The Platt Bros Co..
- Waterbury Clock company movement
mcnt factory}'
Exchange place.
81 Cur West Main and Willow streets
- Cor West Main and Watertowu roadi
IS Hor-t, Car Railroad stable.'
So Waterbury Brass company
81 Cor Cellar and Meadow streets.
IS Cor Grand and Field streets
s-1-2 Cor Bank and Meadow streets
s-1-s Eaudolrh X Cloves
ST.. Plume < Atwood Misunderstanding COM
pany.'
s-a-a Holmes. Both 4 HaydeaS.'
s-a4 Cor Charles and Porter streets.
s2-5 Cor Simons street and Washington ave.
Cor South Main and Grand streets
"A Cor South Main and Clay streets.
IS Waterbury Watch company
~ Benedict & Burnham Manufacturing
company
40 Waterbury Buckle company.
~ Cor South Main and Washington SIS.
Scoviu Manufacturing company
50 Cor franklin and Union streets.
SIS Waterbury Clock Co. lease factory.
81 Cor Clay and Mill streets.
SIS Cor Liberty and River streets
81 No. Hose House
IS Cor BaIlkfn aud StOne-streets.
Cor Bridge and Magl!I streets
Ga Cor DOOlittle alley and Dublin -uoet
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
Laundering Shirts.

The glaze on Numbered shirt front is
more the result of knack and practice
than of any particular secret, though
many persons think there is some way of
preparing the starch that will give the
required glaze. Wax, turpentine or bo-
rax can be added to the starch with good
effect. A good plan when the shirt front
has been ironed is to rub it all over with
q piece of damp white CASTLE soap and
iron it over again. 1t is to the pressure
of the iron that the gloss is in a great
measure due
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24

"What witty conversational Mr..
Hanover Square is! At the dinner he
kept everybody laughing" said Charlie
Bondciipper to Pete Amsterdam.
"He always does that. He has to keep
the guests from noticing what a poor TIA
BILE he SETS" replied Mr.. Amsterdam
Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
Hygienic Laundry bag.

A bag for soiled lingerie, handkerchiefs
and collars is thus described by Rural
New Yorker correspondent: Make it of
white butchers linen, 40 inches long and
the width of the material. Fold the
goods and sew into bag. having its
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
SneCfGeG.

Dog Fancier-Yes, madam, I have all
kinds of dogs here. Is there any partic-
ular breed you wish?
Old Lady (who reads the papers)-Oh,
anything that's fashionable. Lemme see
an ocean greyhound.-Vogue.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
Making Him q Brother,

"Will you be sister to me theng'
Eyes, indeed. Run right down town
and send me a couple Of matinee tickets
at once. "-Chicago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24

"My DEAR" said Mr.. Sowerby to his
wife, 81 wish you would have some of
these dumplings of yours when Mr..
Teale is here to dinner"
81 thought you didn't like Mr.. Teale,
love-" replied Mrs. Sowerby sweetly.
81 don't."-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
H0snifahla.

treat you last night
Stone-Oh, she asked me to call again.
Cobble-When?
Stone-Some other night.-Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
Hapuv with Either.

She--Which sort of girls do you like
best. Mr.. Windsor, blends or brunettes?
He-Well, Miss Gladys, it depends q
very great deal, I've noticed, on which
I'm with. Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24

ct0ILs clash.
ting into. the places he would have given
his kingdom to be able to avoid. laughed
at him with the hilarity of hysteria, and 1
have an idea cried jeering words as well
But how the tide of war was running /
knew not, and probably you would not
have known had you been in my place.
Once in a wild swirl got knocked out OF
the saddle, but with wildcat clutch caught
something probably the pommel or name
before me-and was up again in an instant.
wondering in my own mind whether was
MORALLY wounded or whether was wound
ed at all, and as I was trying to decide
came upon sight that drove all thought
Of self away and made me rein up with .
4a-k
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
CONVENIENCE FOR TRAVELLERS.

A Packing Case For Rings, Stickpins and
Other Precious Trinkets.
A dainty little case for holding rings
aud pins when travelling was recently
described for the benefit Of The House
hold and will commend itself to every
woman 1t is made of satin in any
shade and lined with elder down flannel
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24

opening in the middle. The bag is first
embroidered with scroll border in tur
key red braid. A large bone ring is
slipped over, dividing the bag into two
compartments-the smaller for the hand
kerchiefs, collars and cuffs, the larger
for lingerie. Such bag is hygieliic, for
1t is easily Numbered, is always fresh and
clean and is decidedly pretty.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24

A Chinese Laundry Check is a
Lottery Ticket, Capital Prize,
Leprosy.
Sensible People do not buy
Lottery Tickets. Neither do
they oatronize a Chinese Laun-
dry
Have your work done by the
Waterbury Steam Laundry, " s Sa@ei
Avoid all Risks.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
1.-THE EXPOSITION "
Wine & Lunch Room,

No. IS East Ma n Street.
I keep in stock such well known
branIs Of Whiskies as Hunter Baltimore
Rye, Old Manor Maryland Rye, Sherwood
Rye Fineh='s Golden Wedding, also New
Y,rk Milwaukee Lager always on
drauxh
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24

Something Good About It
Buskin-Did your company have q
good run in Boston?
Hamfat-No, but we had a good walk
back. New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
Waterbury Boiler Works.

LAWN, removed 70 the corner rter Street
aud \ 3 r K. formerly the " .ter5ury Male
abls I-.lu co gr Iun Isl an being practlca
Boiler. Water Tank. nnks Stack. Tar Heating
Far aces A11eaIrns Pans. Pate and Sheet Iron
Work Of AL Dess- .,tiOI~- Orders oy man VII
receive prompt attention
JAMES j DUFFY.
p - ROx sSl
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24

Mrs. Plutus-John, want you to take
Fido for a walk on the parade.
John-If you please, mum, Fido won't
follow me.
Mrs. Plutus-Well, then, you must
follow Fdo.-Nt-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24
Our Fast Black Flexible Stiff Hat

at S1.45 equals any 5000 hat in Waterbury,
We do not advertise goods
Mt fabulous prices. We do not overload
ourselves Mt the beginning of the busiest
season of the year with goods at long prices
to please anyone. But always Watching
the market if any manufacturer gets
crippled we are the first to learn, being
the only concern capable of using an entire
wholesale stock
AND WITH THE READY CASH
unload them of their burden Mt our own
figures and then put the goods on the
market at prices that captivate the public
and convinces every one that we are the
fountain head of low prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-01-24

IerlapS IL was D6ChuSS tttGGuU1Ou Wde
directed to my hurt that it became all at
once so sensitive, but the smallest move
ment now caused a pang that cut the
breath like a stab. Besides, was in a
raging fever of thirst. A water skin dan
gled from my saddle bow, and reached for
1t in hope of relief. 1t was already crack
ing and shriveling in the furnacelike heat,
but there was O chance that some of the
precious contents might still remain. Now
that the idea of it came to me my whole
being called out vehemently for mouth
full of water as the sole hope of life. Moth
ing else could save me.
Eagerly pushing the denied sides of the
skin apart, looked in. The dazzled eyes
saw only a vacant blackness Merciful
heaven, it could not be that the skin was
empty. I peered deeper and deeper. My
vision must be at fault, for If did not see
water certainly smelled it, Thrusting in
my hand + brought out handful of mud,
the refuse of some we'll trampled into foul
ness by struggling, perishing men and
beasts. The skin dropped from my nerve
less fingers, and the oozy sediment came
dribbling out. Before knew what was
about was sucking it for dear life, but it
stank so poisonously that l had to spit it
out Immediately. Yet moisture of any sort
was too precious to be wasted. SO emptied
the trickling miro upon my baking wound.
rubbing it in with my finger as smearer
rubs his tar into tie divided fleece Of a
sheep.
cannot say that the application in the
least assuaged the pain. And the disap-
pointment of finding the skin empty gave
an added poignancy to the throbbing of my
inf1amed throat and lips. Obi for single
drop, just one drop of clear. cool water to
ease that fiery torture. Worlds upon worlds
would have given for SO much liquid as
lies on the petal of daisy at dawn, and
worlds upon worlds could not have pur-
chased it there.
bandaged the wound-that is to say, |
bound it roughly with q rag torn from my
long Arab shirt. But what mattered it
whether 1t was attended TO or notf Why
defer paying debt that Is exacted OF all
meni Wouldit not be best to let death
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-24
UNDER THE GALLOws.
Higgins, the Murderer OF Peter McCooey
Hung in Chicago at Noon.

CHICAGO, March o. The last newspa-
per man to converse with Buff" Higgins,
with whom assassin Prendergast was to
have been hanged today, was represent
alive of the Associated Press. Higgins
said:
''If had not been prosecuted year after
year by the police L would not be here.
They made their attacks on me every time
they had an opportunity, and they threat
ened frequently 90 hang me before they got
through with me. They are going to do IL
now and their perjured testimony has led
TO my conviction and death"
During this time Higgins face slightly
flushed with the Intense excitement OF the
occasion, but he showed wonderful nerve
and fTankuess that almost created a
doubt as to the justice of his sentence.
At II M, precisely, the mOurnful pro-
cession reached the north corridor in full
view of the spectators. The sheriff aud
Jailer Morris marched directly upon che
gallows and were im Immediately followed by
toe doomed man and the priests. The
drop fell at 1909 p. m.
Higgins died game Ga the scaffOld be
kissed the crucifiX and smiling said
goodbye" to The priests. His death was
apparently painless. As tbe CHATTER Of the
falling trap rang through the corridors
the prisoners raised tue yell, Hang Prem
dergast"
Higgins crime was wanton. With two
other nard characters Higgins planned to
roo an old citizen named Peter AcCOOey.
Higgins, with revolver ia hand, entered
The mouse. his acco:npiices, n ri" Nc
Garry aud Harry filGb-rs;. alias .'ltzky."
alias "'Sheeney joe" remaining ia the
yard The family had retired At midnight
and two hours later McCOOey was
awakened by noise IN his bedroom. The
same instant the thief turned and saw he
was discovered Without word be fired
at McCooey. who fell bsck In the bed I'D
died almost before his wife who was lying
BIZ his side was aroused.