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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
ouong Tchang on Deck.

 Brave Admiral Wang Shang in the good ship Sails valiantly out from the harbor Loo Choo, And Admiral Won Wong in his warship Chang
 Wing Heaves anchor and sails from the wharf in
 Ting Ling, And they sail forth and meet the brave Ad-
 miral sam Lee Some twelve knots away in the deep Tching
 Tchong sea, And Admiral Cuong Tchang, who has come
 from Wong Tching Sails up to tine fleet with his good ship Gin
 Sling. Then Admiral Quong Tchang rises up on his And says, "An yc warriors brave, from Chow
 Chow, From Yang Tzee and whang Dong and Dong
 Ding and TchOw Tching, From Yang Sang kiang and from brave King
 te-Ching, From QwanG and from Quong and Nauchang
 and Fungyang And kinEchang and wuchanG and Yungyans
 and NanGkang And Payyaug and IchOnG and Kwangching
 and Foo Chuo And Shantung and Fling Ching, appeal unto
 you. Shall those Japanese robbers who came from
 kodzukr, Yona Sa&i, Yum Ealla and Baya Bazuke, From ShinEu and Osiiima and BinGo and Yam And the ultimate shores Uf the far lba Dam Shall sucA men as these taumt the men of Foo
 ChOo, Tchang Tchung and Chow Chow. Bang Whang
 and Tchu TchuY' Then q thunderous shout rent the resonant
 sky, And they swore they would fight for Ning-poo and Shanghai, For Kaifung and Hwaikting and Kwang Ping
 and Nim Tchi And for Chong. Tchang and Tchung they they would fight, bleed and die. New York World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19

ton of whether advertising pays is as old as the hills and was settled in tho affirm ativc 100 years ago. We have not attacked the reputation of Mir. Ford because he re- fused to advertise with us. From time to time we have published brief articles which seemed to reflect on him. We got it straight that he burned a barn in Ohio; that he ran away from his wife in Michi- gan; that a merchant in Illinois he beat his creditors, and that he was here under an assumed name. The other day it came to our cars that Mir Ford had decided to shoot us on sight. As soon as We could
 finish an editorial on the great railway strikes we bucklcd on our guns and took walk to be lon sight" We encountered
 MT. Ford on Apache avenue, and he wishes
 us to make the statement for him in con-
 nection with this article that he is thor
 oughly ashamed of his shooting. While
 we were lifting our hat to him and ob- serving that it was a fine day he opened fire on us from a gun concealed in his ! hand and got in four shots before we fully
 realized that the meeting had been called to order. He had fired his sixth shot when
 we hit him in the right shoulder, and as l he fell we assisted him into a comfortable position and temporarily bandaged hls l wound
 While he lay there waiting for our fam 1 fly physician to arrive MT Ford inquired after our advertising and subscription rates, and he also took advantage of the occasion to observe that THE KICKER was | family paper deserving of tho highest | credit and the most vigorous support. We sent word to the office and had our lounge brought over and then assisted to carry l the wounded man home. He understood from the first that We would have been legally exculpated had we killed him, and
 that we shot only to disable On the third page of this issue will be found MT. Ford 8
 three column advertisement, which will hereafter appear once 0 week for a year.
 While our acquaintance with him has been brief, we nrc satisfied that he is a gentle ! man and thoroughly reliable business
 man, and his goods and prices arc all that
 could bc desired The doctor says that he
 will Dc able to ride out in about 10 days,
 and we shall take great pleasure in driy-
 ing him down to and through our private
 graveyard. He sells for cash, and cash
 only, and warrants full weight and fresh l goods
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
How to Make a Ores. Model.

Take an old waist that fits to pcrfec- ton and which buttons down the front Button it, then sew the bottom holes all tight and cut tho buttons off. Then take piece of cardboard the size of the neck and sew it in as q cover. and upon this raise pincushion by means of rags and sawdust The sleeves cut off at the elbow and tightly tic, and then invert the figure and tightly pack with sawdust This must be allowed to settle for two days. and then again punch and pound until every crevice is rammed tight. Then another piece of cardboard is cut to fill the bottom orifice, and this is sewed in and the whole figure cover ed with muslin to prevent the sawdust leaking and to afford a good pinhold.
 The model is now tho exact shape of the individual the dress is intended for, and all needed to do is to place the model on the table, put on it pair of corsets and fit the material over these When the model grows 'fiabby," tight on 1t by forcing the sawdust out of the arms into the bust and refilling the arms with fresh sawdust
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
LINEN CUSHION WITH FRILL.

silks of absolutely fast dye, and so can they show soil Tho darker colors, of which. by the way. the agra linen shows a multitude both fascinating and tempting, nre treated much as silks are. In any color the agra linens can be bought for 75 cents yard and arc A inches wide. When to those figures is added the fact that they wear like iron, it is easy to understand the reason of their favor. Their colors arc so lovely that they require little decoration. Ono pillow, which is a model of taste, has q cover of the linen in dull old red. On it arc disks ill twoS, ill threcs and sin gly, all of which arc tinted a darker tone with dye paint and are then re- tinted with couching of gold. It is all that the most exacting need ask, yet it is simplicity itself. A frill of india silk of tho same shade finishes the edge, but were it left plain it would be sufficient ly decorative.
 Corduroys and figured velvets and volveteens made after tho style of tho costly Morris yclvets promise to Do much in vogue for the pillows of large size and for the library couch as well us the drawing room window seat. They are somewhat severe in style, as suits their dignified use, and they arc strik- ingly handsome ill their rich dark tones. One shown was quite P inches square, filled with fine feathers and covered with figured corduroy in shades of tan and brown. The worry fact that the fig ures arc woven in place of embroidered, and that it is absolutely simple and plain, makes il conspicuous, and it is so strong and sturdy that it seems in its very self to assure you of rest and con- | fort.
 Down is quite the favorite it has been. but is relegated to pillows of small size. | Tho larger ones, that arc supposed to support a weary back or make comfort able n wooden backed chair, are filled with feathers, and so are moro substan- tial than would be the down. The soft | CT, moro yielding material is reserved | for head rests and for the small pillows that fit in so well under the neck and look so tempting piled on top of the larger ones.
 A really perfect equipment includes all sorts, but i'll default of that hair,
 feathers and down can be used to good | purpose. Cotton chintz, art muslin,
 linen and denim are the best fabrics fol
 the bedroom couch. and many of them
 require no decoration beyond that of tho
 ample frill. A new fad is that of couch
 ing upon dcuim n somewhat elaborate
 pattern not unlike those of the old fash
 toned braidiug. It is very effective and
 makes a handsome cover, with compara- lively little work, but as a help to rest
 and repose it can hardly be commended.
 The ideal pillow undoubtedly is smooth
 and grateful to touch, and oyerurna.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS.
They Are Voting For a Candidate For Gov
 crnor Today.


 HARTFORD, Sept. l4.-Tho Republican stajo convention, numbering jOi delegates, rcasscmbled this morning at Foot Guard hall EN Congressman William F. Sim onds, as temporary chairman, called tho convention tu order.
 Mir. Simonds. in his address of welcome told tho convention last night that the Democratic party had been warning them that the contest in which they were about to engage would not be n walkoycr. He quito agreed with that sentiment. The Republican party would not get in at that pace. It would capture Connecticut on the run. He arraigned tho Democratic administration of Grover Cleveland, es- pecially his policy with regard to Hawaii and tho imposition of tho income tax. With regard to state issues ho said:
 II do not discuss state issues. 1 cannot There Is norc. Governor Morris and his colleagues aro the mere flotsam of the great tidal wave of mendacity that swept the country two years ago, and they will go out with its ebb."
 After selecting committees on creden- tials, permanent organization and resolu- tions the convention last night adjourned to meet again at 10 this morning.
 It is the very general impression among the delegates that the gubernatorial nomi- nation is between OK Senator O. Vincent Coffin of Middlctown, General Samuel E- Mcrwin of New Haven and Hon. John Addison Porter of Pomfret. Coffin is looked upon as tho strongest candidate, while General MCrwin seems to bo gain ing ground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19

but the armlcss woman. the lcgless man, the glass cater and the living skeleton put themselves out to make his stay pleasant an4l encourage him to call again.
 WaylOwn Bcbec was considerably excit- cd as Brother Gardner asked if he had any remarks to make He had been very well satisfied with the circus up to last year, when something occurred to open his eyes to the fact that the culorCd man wasn't getting d fair show. In his hurry to get into q circus performance he had taken a short cut and crawlcd under the canvas.
 As he rose up inside an employee of the concern struck him on the neck with n club manufactured from hard wood and called him a '-dcadbCat niggcr." He could
 feel that blow and hear those insulting words yet In fact, the blow had produced q swelling on his neck which obliged him to wear No IS paper collar, and when ever he had sore throat it took a pint of garglc to reach all parts. No, the colOred
 man was not satisfied with the circus as it
 is. He was being showed on to the back seats. His lemonade was being diluted. The clown made fun of his heels. The
 man in charge of the hycnas wouldn't stir
 them up for his children to gaze at. There were many other reasons for complaint,
 and he had fully and firmly made up his mind to buy an accordion and learn to N l He was followed in his rrmarks by Shindig | Watkins, Samuel Shin, Elder TOots and
 others, all expressing themselves in the same spirit, and Brother Gardner finally
 announced that enough time had been given up to the subject and added:
 1t was my own personal opinyon dat
 de cull'd man had heaps O reasons fur not b"in satisfied wid de circus of today, | but wanted to know how de rest of yo' l felt about it. Fur ober 40 y'ars was i allus on hand when de ticket wagon open
 ed Way back in 1878 begun to notice a
 change. When I went to fondle de rhi-
 noceros, I felt sunthin hit my coattails hard It was de cowhide bute of a circus man. When I axed de zebra keeper if de ! stripes was painted on, he hit me in dc | eye. De climax had cum From dat day 1 on de cull'd man has bin lOsin his circus | grip, an today he fully realizes dat de l circus am not fur him. De secretary will l darfo' be instructed to answer dat inquiry l to de effect dat we am by no means satis fed wid de circus of today, an dat dc 1000, GOO culi'd pOpulashun of dis kentry has about cum to de conclushun to with | draw it's patronage an devote all its cner 1 gies to maxim de cake walk a stupcndOu: an successful rival
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
ABOUT SOFA PILLOWS
SOME NEW DESIGNS FOR THESE NEG
 ESSARY ARTICLES.

FriIied Pillows Remain Popuiar. but Plain
 Ones Are Also Demanded-Agra Linens
 Make Desirable Covers-The New Fad of
 CouchinE Designs on Denim.
 Frills still hold their own. They are shown upon some of the handsomest of pillows made, but there arc some re- strictions as to their use. Thin silks, soft oriental crapes and all the multi tude of lovely art muslins and cotton stuffs are eminently suited to just that finish, and all cushions so covered will Do frilled- But heavier materials, such as corduroy, figured velvet and even the much enduring demin are left quite plain and are simply scanned at the edges. There is not much that is really new, bat there are some fresh applica- tions of familiar things that have all tho effect of novelty, and these are re- ported on as follows in the New York Times:
 Linen, that fabric that has so steadily gained in favor, is to be found in great CT variety of colors and qualities than ever before and promises to be a prime favorite for pillows. In white and all the delicate perishable colors these GOV CTS are made in slip form and are laced at one end They are embroidered with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
An Old Mexican Aaueduet.

One of the oldest aqueducts in Mexico was built n century and half ago to sup ply the city of Qucrctaro. This aqueduct. which bridges water five miles, has 74 iua- pressive arches. through ono of the high est of which the tracks of the Mexican Central rnilroad pass. The Mexican aqueducts were not arranged to deliver water under any considerable pressure. They either supplied n series of gutters passing through the town or discharged the water under light pressure at foun- tains, whence 1t was carried in vessels on the heads or backs of women, on the baoks of burros or on whcclbarrOws or carts es- pccInlly arranged for the purpose Thcre seems to be n considerable opening in tho near future for hydraulic engineering in the republic of Mexico. Very few of the moro important towns have water brought and distributed under pressure. and as ad- yancements arc made the number of those which provide for water supply will probably increase. The City of Mexico has lately contracted for additional water supply, and an English contractor Is now completing n gravity system under high pressure for the City of Pachuca--City of Mexico Two Republics
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
The nuIunrk. Were Safe.

On the outskirts of tho town I met a one armed man, and 20 rods behind him came 0 man with 6 wooden leg. Both were yet in sight when I passed a second one armed man standing at his gate, and on a horse block 100 feet away sat another wooden legged man. Between there and the tavern met a man whose right hand had been amputated at the wrist, another chap with wooden leg and fellow whose left foot was missing as he hobbled along on crutches. When entered tho tavern, tho landlord sat in a chair in tho office with both legs on a second chair, and from the looks of thingsI dged that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
HE WAS PROVIDED.
A Sulphur Spring Was Comparatively Eas
 to Raise.

Sulphur Spring Was Comparatively Easy
 to Raise.
 While waited at the railroad junction n Nebraska speculatOr talked for a whole hour to convince me that ought to buy from 10 to 50 city lots in a new town he had just founded. He went on in the usual fashion to tell about the number of rail roads which must cross there, the climate, freedom from malaria, geographical situ- ation, and so on, and he finally drop ped from $50 to S1O on the price of lots. Then had to tell him that while tho cli- mate was absolutely perfect, the geogIaph- ical situation all that could be hoped for under the circumstances, and there was no doubt of his embryo town ultimately becoming the new Chicago of the west I had made up my mind not to invest in a town unless it could boast of a sulphur spring.
 "A sulphur spring. eh'" he repeated as a glad smile stole over his face Don't you want but onef"
 Well, two would be better, of course. |"
 ''How would six strike youf'
 You don't mean you've got six sul- phur springs on your sitef"
 ''Come around hereI" he replied as he led the way along the platform to the rear of the freighthouse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
THE TRAIN ROBBERS.
Two of Them Captured a- d Two Dead In
 the Weeds.


 CORN, Mo, Scpt l9-The Colorado and Utah express train on the Santa Flo road was held up by robbers about n milo from here. Tho railroad and express officials had q warning of tho plan to at- tack the train, and the train robbers wcro met by vollcy of buckshOt and bullets. It is believed that at least two of tho ban dits lie dead in the woods near where tho train was stopped. Two others who rode for their rendezvous. 2l miles away, were wounded. Before the guard on tho cars fired upon the thieves the latter shot Prescott, the engineer of tho train, with out any warning. His wound, 1t Is be- lieved, will not provo fatal
 Charles Abrams and Link OycrflCld the two farmer bandits arrested for their part in the attempted train robbery, were only captured after n stubborn fight. They both made their way directly to their homes situated Is miles southeast from here in lonely part of tho country. Abrams. who is the mar who received tho full load of buck shot in the face, was com pelled to walk the entire distance, 1t be- ing his horse that Was killed by the de- tectives.
 Arrived home Abrams sccrctcd himself behind dresser. He had practically run the whole distance, and when sheriff Sal ing and his posse, with the railroad de- tectivos, came up to them soon after his arrival he was faint. However, when he knew that escape was out of the question he made a bold attempt to stand his cap- tors of with a revolver, but tho officers had tho drop on him. and ho finally gave in. After he had been handcuffed the search for tho other bandits was resumed.
 On the farm of Mrs. ID. Tull near by the officers found Overfleld, who had srawled under bed Overlleld showed fight when discovered, but before he could use revolver he was grabbed by one of the officers. A fierce struggle ensuod, the bandit finally being overpowercd. Then both he and Abrams, with two brothers of tho former. upon whom suspicion also rests, were handcuffed and takon to Mem- phis.
 The search for tho remainder of tho gang Is being kept up The examination of tho four mon under arrest was begun here this
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
STEPHAN ALSO.
Both He and Governor Flower VIII Do
 cline RcnominatIun-


 LITTLE FAILS, N. Y, Sept. 1g.-The announcement mndo by Governor Flower that he would not be a candidate for TO- election caused no surprise among Little Falls Democrats as they wore convinced from n lottcr written by Lieutenant Gov ernor Shcehan on Sept. to Captain Frank Murphy of Allegany county that Mir. Flower would not take n rcnomina- ton.
 The letter was dated Buffalo and was seon by all of Mir. Murphy's friends here. Captain Murphy Is n personal friend of Mir. Shechan, and not long ago wrote and asked him his opinion as to who would bo the nominee of the Democratic party for governor.
 In his reply Mir. Shechan said: "I can safely say to you that Mir. Flower will not accept a rcnomination, and he will in time make known his intentions in that respect His successor as tho leader of tho Democrats in the fall campaign will be Daniel s. Lockwood of this city (Buffalo) and think he will win"
 In his letter Mir. Sheehan also declared that he would not Do candidate for tho placs which he now holds and would not undor any circumstances accept ronomi- nation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
HOW TO TREAT A BABY.
A Great Many Mother Are Ignorant of soi-
 chm Obligations

A Great Many Mother Are Ignorant of soi-
 emn Obligations
 Don't put a wee, helpless baby to bed between two grown people, for if 1t is not crushed to death the adults will absorb its vitality and leave it pale and lifeless. Don't let it sleep with its mouth open. Place it on its side. smooth out the pillowcasC. and sleep will be longer and swceter. Snoring is bad habit, for which mothers are entirely to blame Such people slept on their backs when a baby. This invariably brings colds and throat trouble.
 Keep tho baby's bib dry if you have to make 60 changes m hour. Give him not a scrap of meat before his third birthday. Save him from tho kisses of his friends. Keep the sun out of his face and his head above tho clothes
 Never pat baby hard nor trot it violently, bringing the heel down with force. Better not to walk with baby at all.
 Never toss or jump it about or make loud noises as an amusement Never give it an empty feeding bottle to suck or anything in its place. Do not un- necessarily put the finger in it's mouth Never try to mako baby eat by first putting the spoon in yopr own mouth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
THE LIMEKILN CLUB.
SOME TRENCHANT CRITICISM OF THE CIRCUS FROM VARIOUS MEMBERS.
After Which Brother Gardner Follows With the Statement That the Colorcd Man Is Indeed Losing His Circus Grip. The Secretarys Instructions.

nc
 ICopyright. 1891. by Charles B. Lewis.l
 My frcn'S" saii Brother Gardner as Lc slowly rose up and removed the hatpin which Inc was using in place of the top button on his coat, ''I I hev received a letter from de secretary of stait of de stait of Del awar' axin dis qucshun: Am de cull'd man satisfied wid dc circus as he finds it tnday:' De queshun am one dat I should like to h ar discussed, an darfo' call upon Sir Isaac Walpolc to gin dis club his opin yon."
 Brother Walpolc's solemn countenance took on look of sorrow as he arose and said that owing to stiff knee and the ne ccssity of practicing rigid economy he had not attended a real circus for 25 years. In reckless moment he had paid the suIa of I5 cents to enter side show and gaze on fat woman, boa constructor and a sweet young girl from the Cannibal is lands, but as for taking in the circus and me Iagcrie he had stood appalled, at the expense. As far as he could learn from others, however, the cOlorcd man was get ting ready to rise up and demand lower prices and greater privileges. In his opin- ion, the price of admission should be re- duCCd to quarter head, and peanuts should be passed around free of charge.
 Givcadam Jones said he was glad of an
 
 the last 20 years he had visited every circus giving a performance within 15 miles of his cabin, and his dissatisfaction had steadily incrrsscd as time went on. Up | to five years ago rcd lemonade was sold to whites and blacks without distinction. | Now there was only enough to go around | among the white folks, and the black man | had to iInbibc pale, weak cOncoctiOn or go thirsty. Thcrc was time when the | black man was permitted to feed the ele | plants, poke the hycnaS, twist the tails of the camcls and make faces at the lions, but let him try it nowadays and some cir | GUS man would seek his life. In the years aEone it was the invariablc practice to of l fer any cOlorcd man $5 who could ride the | trick mule three times around the ring, | but of latc only white men were allowed | sn enter for the prize. In one season he rode three trick mules to the pinnacle of success and thereby won $15, but the good old days had gone forever. He wasn't at all satisfied with the circus of today and had made up his mind to take in the dime 1 museums instead. In the latter the color | d man Was Hot only made welcome at the door as he dropped his ticket in the box,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-19
JAPANESE CRUISER YosHrSo.

out of tho range of fire or in manouvering for n position, was run aground, where she remained. One other Chinese ship is reported to have becn sunk. The Japa- nese arc also reported to have sustained heavy loss, thrce of their vessels having been sunk by the fro from the Chinese.
 Admiral Ting and Major Hannokin arc said to have been killed during the ac- tion. No estimate Is given of the losses sustained by either side.
 The latest reports of tho number of Chinese killed during the battle of Ping Yang places the total at 6, 600.
 The Chinese admit the truth of the re- ports of tho defeat of their army at Ping Yang, but dcny that tho town was cap tured by the Japanese.