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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
THREE FIREMEN KILLED.
Disastrous Fire in Washington at an Early Hour This Morning.


 Early Hour This Morning.
 wAsHIsGToS, July 25.-The most dis astrous fire which has visited the capitol city since the big fire at the patent office. broke out this morning shortly after !a. m. in the Knox building at the corner of V. and Second streets. The loss is over a quarter of million dollars. Three firemen lost their lives and two hundred heavy draft horses perished in the flames, a large number of Adams Express wagons were burned together with the contents of a large storage warehouse known as the Adams building on the alley north of the Knox building. In addition to these two small frame houses back of the Adams Ex- press building were destroyed and six or eight other dwellings were badly damaged. Mitchell's blacksmith shops were de- molished by falling walls and nearly an entire block is devastated.
 The scene at the fire was indescribable. The heat was intense and several firemen were buried beneath falling walls. The dead bodies of three men belonging to Hose company No l. were recovered. The names of these victims are Samuel F. Mar tin, Michael Fenton and Dennis Donahue. Four others belonging to the same com pany were rescued alive and taken to the Emergency hospital. One Knox stable man was reported killed.
 Twelve policemen were overcome by the heat keeping back the crowd and assisting at the rescue of the firemen. Several fire men were also overcome. Several labor ing men who were trying to save books of the Knox stable and other property were also stricken by the intense heat. Soon after the fire was discovered a hundred men rushed into the building and cut loose about one hundred horses. There were 205 on the second floor and these il was impossible to reach. All of them burned to death.
 At 2:50 portion of the walls of the Adams building fell and it was then tho unfortunate fremen of No 1 lost theil lives. They were all working in the alley when the walls fell around them with [ crash hemming them in on all sides as il in a sea of fire. A cry went up from tho crowd who expected that the major DOT ton of the company had perishsd. Fir Chief Paris heard the cry and a party O rescuing firemen fought their way bravel. into the very heart of tho flames. The. came out with their fellows. only three 0 whom were dead. All who slept in th' building have not yet reported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
Cycling Costumes.

Among the more recent costumes is one consisting of knickcrhockcrs just below the knee. over which is n skirt n trific shorter. This skirt is Eorcd and has n full hox plaitcd back. It fastcns in the seam of the front gore so that no opening is visible So that it may not pull apart from the belt. it is fastened to it by means of little tabs underneath.
 The jacket is short, ending i'll a belt that passes under the narrow revcrs and fastenS with q buckle in front. Any kind of skirt or blouse can be worn with this. Tho silk ones arc pretty, but flannel is the most sensible material tu make them of, as it ahsOrbs the pCrspi- ration. leaving one less sensitive to the air when the exertion of motion is over The sleeves of the jacket come just be- low the elbow, so that the arm Is as free as possible Long gloves are of course a necessity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doings of e Day In Naugatueh and Uniol
 City.

Doings of . Day In Naugatuek and Union
 City.
 NAuoArUCK. July 25.-In reply to an enquirer we would say that a sewerage dis posal plant to accomodate this town for the next fifty years, including land. build- ing and machinery for pressing the sludge. can be put in successful operation for about S20, 900. Of course this does not include laying pipe through the borough. One man, with a helper one day in a week, could operate the same and the sale of fertiler would go some ways toward paying help. We have the assurance of a disinterested party who has visited two of these plants that there is no offensive odor, also that the water passing of looks to be pure. As regards the stench from the river it is fast becoming public nuisance, detrimental to health in this borough which will not be tolerated n great while longer by our citizens without an effort being made to try and abate it.
 George D. Buck and Mrs Emma Hotch- kiss will be married at o'clock this after noon by Rev. MT. Ellsworth.
 The warden aud burgesses met last night. voted a crosswalk near Todd's store. laid Spring street sewer matter over for further report of engineer. passed several other votes as regards streets and adjourned. Subscription money for cutting down city hill was paid into board last night.
 Dr. Johnson returned last night after some weeks absence. Mrs Johnson, who is ill. remained at her parents home in New Hampshire.
 The water tank at the town hall is out and we hear that the selectmen expect to put it up against the curb on Church street. Mir Whittemore requested last night that inc tank be replaced and when the park front is finished to put up some thing more in keeping with the surround ings. which will probably be done. Do not forget the Good Templers' lawn party at Mrs J. B. Fuller's this evening. A good time is expected.
 Mrs Ann Ford of Scott street, mother of the leader of Ford's orchestra, had a shock of paralysis on Monday night and was very low last night, with faint hops of re- covery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
A Compote of Berries.

A compete of berries is made by mak- ing a rich sirup from a quart of any firm berries and three-quarters of a pound of sugar and half q teacup of wa. ter. When thick. take from the fire. drop the fruit into the sirup and let como to n slow boil. Skim out the Tor ries; lay on n dish; boil the sirup low; skim and pour over tho berries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
A Word on Sugar.

am confident that if there is to be a tariff bill there will be duty placed on Srsr. This will make it sure that Sugar viii take another jump. but If tariff legislA- ton should fail there is no question, but that prices will 90 lower.
 The above price on Four in my opinion. have struck bottom. and I think it safe to buy. and when you buy. be sure to go to KELLY'S and get old Wheat Flour. be- cause it will make more bread, whiter bread. lighter bread, and the bread will keep moist longer than that made from new. Remember. the standard weight of a 5c loaf is a pound and a quarter. My prices on eggs and butter are high. be- cause handle nothing but the finest grade of these goods.
 Fourteen small brown nutmegs strung around the throat at night will relieve and .n some rzses CUTS ssthmA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
The vicar-GeneraI'. Return.

big reception was rendered Vicar Gen. eral Hughes in Hartford, last evening on his return from European trip. Over ]. 900 men paraded and red fire marked the line of march. At St Patricks church a musical programme was rendered by eighty voices and Lambilotte's magnificat was rendered by Colts orchestra.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
Stole From the Mails.

NEW HAVEN. July 25-Frederick Ing ham, aged IT. employed in the post-office, was arrested to-day for stealing from the mails. He WIS discovered by means of A letter containing marked money. He will be brought before Commissioner Wright this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
BrItannIa Has a waIkover.

QUEENsTowN. July 25.-The Britannia is sailing over the course sailed yesterday again to-day. but alone. The Vigilants grf has not yet been repaired at the jaws and at the last moment she was pronounced unable to sail. The Britannia will have a walkoyer for the riZc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
ExpIosion I'm n Match r.r,orx

TRENTON. July a5.-An explosion oc- currcd at the works of the Trenton Match company. which injured three of tho em- ployees and did considerable damage to the building
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
AnInIncl.x Nnmhcr-

Decker-I guess we've turned the cor ner. Things look much better now.
 Hecker tdismally) - Don't deceive yourself. We'll come to grief yet What else would you expect of country that started out with just l6 ssztess- -Hrook, iyu LifA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25

CHICAGO, July. 25.-The Debs. Howard, keliher and Rogers contempt cases were abruptly adjo ourned at II o'clock to-day until September 5. The reason is not
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
Cholera in France.
The Contempt Cases Continued

L1EGE. FRANCE. July 25.-Eight now cases of cholera and four deaths have been reported since Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
.E. T. TURNER G co. LabOring Mans Winter Underwear
 IS A l. H.

Winter Underwear al just one half tbe price it would cost you next October.
 5OO doz- Ladies. Gents and Children's Vests and Pants that must be turned into money at once.
 Children's Natural wool vest and pants. No. I6 at Sc. No. Is at Sc. No n al He. No. 2a at I5c, No. q at l7e. No. as at 2CAc. No. 2s at 23c. No. 3O at 26e- This IS just one half the regular price
 IAiies' Natural wool vest and pants. all sizes. French neck. ivory buttons. etc. and is the best vest that hAs ever been sold at soc Sale price. DC each.
 See Windows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
WASH GOODS.
LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS.
LADIES' SUITS.

To Suits. all we have left. must go. Il you want one. come early for price will cu no figure here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25

. Washburn, Crosby .& Co.'S and Jonea' -Four A.25 barrel st Lsda'r,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
LADIES' UNDERWEAR.

This department is one of the busiest spots in the store. and why should it not be :: Genuine bargains never fail to attract a crowd. This week above all others. we will show good things for economical buyers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-25
The Miller & Peck Go.
We are Cuttino Prices.
MEMS UNDERWEAR.

The hot weather for the last few weeks set lively pace. Our immense sales are surprising. There is only one way to ac- count for it. GOOD VALUE.
Warren sheaf., 1894-03-08
GOT HIS RELEASE,
Ed Williamson, ths Famous Shortstol
Dies at Hot SPRINGS

Ed Williamson, ths Famous Shortstop,
Dies at Hot Springs.
CRIoAGo, March GA telegram from
Hot Springs, Ark, or Sunday an
nounced the death of Ed N William-
son, the famous ex-shortstop of the Chi
cago baseball club His death was
caused by dropsy. Williamson grew
very portly after he stopped playing
ball in the fall Of 1890: His health,
however, was not considered in jeopardy
until last December.
Williamson was probably tho greatest all
around ball player who eyer donned uniform.
In addition to his skill at shortfeld Williamson
was good catcher and o drstclass pitcher
He played little in the outaeld because
his skill was in greater demand elsewhere
but he doubtless would have become an
unsurpassed outfelder He was one OF the
best batters in tie profession and was bril-
liant base runner, being clever slider He
was also the undisputed champion long dis
tance thrower Of the profession, and easily won
the prize offered for that feat in Cincinnati in
the fall Of 1889
He wss 81 years Of age. He played his nrst
engagement as professi onal ball player with
the Newcastle Pa0 team in 1915 Before the
close Of that season he accepted an engagement
with the Alleghenies, Of Pennsylvania.
professional team which, while o mem.
Der OF no Organization, was one OF
the strongest clubs in the country. He
remained there over . year and then &c
cepted place In the team that was being
formed to represent Indianapolis In the league
IL 1873. At the end OF the season he left the
Indianapolis and joined the Chicago club, with
which organization no remained until 1890, at
which time, owing to an injury received in
Paris while on the famous tour OF the world
trip, he was compelled to retire Since then
he has been engaged IN the saloon business in
this city.1
Warren sheaf., 1894-03-08
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

GERMANS and Russians were reported
to have fought a battle on the frontier
In which several were killed.
ENGLAND was again agitated over
rumors of the retirement of Mr.. Glad
stone from Office.
The death Of Mrs. Allen Francis, for
merly Of Illinois, occurred at Victoria,
B. C. She introduced Abraham Lincoln
to the girl he married.
AT the close of song Nine. Janet
Monach Patey, distinguished con-
tralto singer, died at Sheffield, England.
BRAZILIAN elections resulted in the
choice of Senior Prudente de Moraes as
President Peixoto's successor.
DURING fight between brigands and
the police of the town of Iztlahuaca,
Mexico eight of the former and two of
the latter were killed.
DURING an engagement between the
government troops and insurgents near
Saranda, Brazil, the rebels were defeat
ed with loss of 400 men.
B. c.. closed with liabilities of $40o, 900.
The resignation OF Mr.. Gladstone
was accepted by Queen Victoria and
Lord Roscbery was offered and accepted
the vacant premiership.
DISPATCHES from Rio de Janeiro say
that the rebel transport Venus was
wrecked during bombardment and
three officers and twenty-nine nln on
board were drowned.
Warren sheaf., 1894-03-08
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs.
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Warren sheaf., 1894-03-08
A Map Fifty Years Old.

The State Historical society has re-
ceived from Miss E. L. Gear, of Mime
apolis, parchment map Of the Missis-
sippi river and its banks at Ft. Ripley,
made in 1874 by Lieut.. Derby G. Will
hanson. Lieut.. Williamson was known
to fame as the humorous writer, John
Phoenix. Miss Gear also presented
photographs of her father and mother,
who were among the pioneer church
workers of the state. Mr.. Gear was the
first chaplain at TT. Smelling, having
begun work there in 1888 and remain
ing until 1857. He did much for the
Episcopal denomination in Minnesota.
He died in Minneapolis in 1879, at the
age of 80. Ex-Gov. Gear, of Iowa, was
his son.
Warren sheaf., 1894-03-08
FlRESlDE FRAGMENTS.

Sandwiches. - Soak .
smoked tongue over night and boil un-
til tender; let it cool in the liquor,
then skim and place it under weight
with plate turned over it. When
wanted slice thin and lay between
slices of bread and butter, seasoned
with mustard. Orange Judd Farmer.
Fruit Cake. One cup of sugar, one
OF molasses, one of butter, one of butt
termilk, and three eggs. Teaspoon
each Of cinnamon and cloves, one cup
of chopped raisins or currants, heaping
teaspoon of soda and four cups of -four.
Ohio Farmer.
Corn Starch Filling. one
cupful Of milk In a. double boiler.
sweeten to taste, and add teaspoons
milk. When scalding hot, add the
beaten yolks of three eggs and stir un-
til thick. get it cool, then add ex--
tract of lemon or vanilla, and put be-
tween the cake. Ohio Farmer.
Pumpkin Pies as Our Grandmothers
Made Them. Let che pumpkin stew
slowly over the fire until it is we'll
cooked and Of a dark, rich color. Strain
through a colander. To each pie take
one good teacup of the pumpkin, one
egg and milk enough to make a good,
thick pie Add salt, sugar and ginger
to taste. Bake wen in a good, hot
oven. Farm, Field and Fireside.
Sailed Almonds. Shell and blanch
the almonds, dry them, and put on
shallow tin plates, only enough to
cover the bottom of the tin, and add
teaspoonful of butter to each plate.
Put them in the oven until golden
brown. stirring frequently. Take them
from the oven, sift fine salt over them
and shake we'll Boston Globe.
Herring Salad. Broil half a dozen
OF the small dried herring or two of the
larger kind, or two of the Yarmouth
bloaters; remove skin and bone and
cut the fish into shreds: add an equal
quantity of sliced boiled potatoes;
sprinkle over minced parsley and
chives, and serve with plain salad
dressing. If garnished with head of
lettuce or bleached endive or with
water cress, it is much improved The
French add two anchovies and dozen
S~SHSAS W Wis 4AoAVAGys AkA0AICetA 11S
riculturist.
Dreamed Celery Celery not sufi-
GENTLY bleached for table use makes
an excellent dish if cut in short
lengths and cooked very soft in slight
ly salted water. Let the water boil
down on it so as to retain all the flavor
and strength of the celery; then add
enough milk or cream or both to form
q good gravy. Thicken with -four to
the consistency of thick cream, add
| butter if milk is used, little pepper
and salt to taste. This forms very
delicate, palatable dish and is general
| ~ much relished. Prairie Farmer.
Fried Toast "a dessert. Cut loaf
| of bakers bread into slices an inch
thick and toast them a light brown.
| Pour over them rich custard seasoned
with wine, nutmeg and cinnamon, and
let them soak in the custard three or
four hours, then take them out and fry
them in hot butter a nice brown. Take
what is left of the custard and add to
it wine and melted butter sufficient to
make rich sauce. Put into it pound
of stoned raisins. Let it stew some
time, and just before sending it to the
table pour it hot over the toast. In
stead of custard, pint of cream, high
ly seasoned with wine, nutmeg, cinna-
mon and sugar, may be used. Boston
Budget.
Warren sheaf., 1894-03-08
FRoM WASHINGTON.

The statement of the public debt
issued on the 1st showed that the debt
increased $40, Oe4, ,215 during the month
of February. The cash balance in the
treasury was 7s7,O75, ss4. The total
debt, less the cash balance in the
treasury, amounts to $1,oO7, $50, Ol5.
EXCHANGES at the leading clearing
houses in the United States during the
week ended on the I'd aggregated
1888, 52s, 1863, against s691 491, ,7S0 the pre-
vious week. The decrease, compared
with the corresponding week in 1898,
was 39.0
In the United States there were 204
business failures in the seven days
ended on the I'd, against 2ss the week
previous and 206 in the corresponding
time in 1893
Z. A TEMPERANCE petition is being pre-
pared by the Worlds w. c. T. U. to be
presented to all the rulers on earth.
Warren sheaf., 1894-03-08
THREE SHOT DOWN.
Fatal Result Of Political Quarrel
IN Mississippi.
Rev. Mr. Ratlifee Kills Representative
Jackson and . Bystander 1T Kosciusko
-AnOther Spectator IL Mor-
tally Wounded.
A SOUTHERN TRAGEDY.

A SOUTHERN TRAGEDY.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, March e.-The most
sensational tragedy in the history Of
Mississippi occurred at Kosciusko,
the county seat Of Attala coun-
ty. Saturday. 8. A. jackson, q.
member of the state legislature
and one Of the most prominent
democratic politicians in the state.
was shot and instantly killed and
Samuel Russell aud William Sam
ders, two innocent bystanders, fatally
wounded by Rev. w. P. Ratliffe, also q
member Of the legislature and one of
the leaders OF the populist party in
Missouri.
The tragedy was the elimination Of
political feud Of long standing which
was brought to q climax by bitter
newspaper controversy. Ratlitfe pub
lished an editorial in his paper, the
Vindicator, rejecting on Jackson's
vote in the recent contest in the legis-
lature over the election OF q successor
to United States Senator Walthall.
Jackson replied in a card in another
paper, In which he denounced Ratliffe
as liar.
The two men met at the courthouse
in Kosciusko Saturday for the first
time since the publication of Jackson's
article. There was large crowd on
hand attending q bankrupt sale by the
sheriff No one noticed the meeting Of
the two men until they began scuf-
fling in the courthouse door. Both
Ratliffe and jackson pulled their re-
volvers and began terrible duel to
the death.
When the smoke of battle cleared
away jackson was found with bullet
hole in his forehead, while his right
arm near the shoulder was shattered by
a glancing shot aimed at his head A
few feet away lay Samuel Russell and
William Sanders, two bystanders. with
mortal wounds Russell was shot
through the head and expired in q
few minutes Sanders was shot in the
thigh and is expected to die. Ratcliffe
discharged every chamber Of his re-
volver, and, finding that he had no
more ammunition, he coolly stood and
watched the writhing of his victims
until the sheriff arrested him and took
him to Jail.
Ratcliffe was seen In the Jail and
asked for statement, but he refused
to talk further than to say he shot
jackson in self-defense. jackson was
| a prominent merchant of Kosciusko
and was reputed to be wealthy man.
He leaves wife and several children.
Russell and Sanders, the bystanders
who We're shot, were farmers. The
Jail is strongly guarded to prevent
Ratliffe being lynched by Jackson's
| friends. SO
Mr.. Ratliffe was leader Of the popu-
list party in this section, and repre-
sented this county in the Legislature,
He is .hardshelr' Baptist preacher.
Warren sheaf., 1894-03-08
HAVE a RIGHT 70 QUIT,
Admission That Judge Jenkins' Order
Was Too Sweeping.

Admission That Judge jenkins Order
Was Too Sweeping.
MILWAUKEE, March 6.-The attor-
neys for the Northern Pacific receivers
admitted Saturday that the iniunc-
tional orders Of Judge Jenkins might
be too sweeping and said they would
not object to their modification. This
is an important concession to the rail-
road labor chiefs who are making the
fight and who want to know If strikes
are to come under the ban Of the fed
eral courts.
The arguments on the motion to
modify the anti-strike orders by elimi-
mating the PORTIONS objectionable to
the railroad chiefs was concluded late
Saturday afternoon. Judge Jenkins
took tho matter under advisement and
his decision will probably not be an
nounced for week or two