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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Mrs John Maloney of DrAyer avenue is visiting friends in Ansonia.
 Daniel T. Keefe of 70 North Riverside stieet. is visiting friends in Tarrytown. N. |.
 Special forecast for Connecticut: Show CTS. followed by fair weather this evening: fair on Tuesday; stationery temperature. northwest winds.
 The funeral of Lauretta Margaret Coriden of 16 Porter street, who died Sat nrday. took place this afternoon with in- torment in St Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of George German took place from the residence of his parents, Mir and Mrs George German. IT Third street. at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment was in Calvary cemetery.
 Lightning struck in the brush at the corner ef Sunnysids avenue and Riverside street at 10:30 o'clock this morning setting the place on fire. A few men came along and quenched the flames before the fire had time to make much headway.
 The farm of Thomas French of Town Plot was the scene of a gay party yester- day afternoon. By invitation about fifty friends of Myron D. Chatfeld gathered at that place and partook of an excellent bake prepared by Mir Chatfeld. Among those present were prominent town and city officials. There was excellent music and the woods re-echoed to the musical strains of some very exquisite singers.
 Residents of this section will regret to learn that E. H. Bossidy of the Brooklyn pharmacy has disposed of his business and after few days will leave for Boston to take up the study of medicine MT Bos- sidy was very successful in the druggist business. but has always entertained the idea that he would like to study medicine His brother. Dr John Bossidy of Boston. has also encouraged him to study for the profession and this coupled with his own inclination in that direction has prompted him to make the change. Since Mir Bos- sidy's advent in this city he has made many personal friends and he will leave Waterbury with the best wishes of all who have had the pleasure of his acquaintance. MT Bossidy has disposed of his stock and fixtures to George T. Geddes of 1858 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
THE CUP WITHDRAWN.
The Alleged Accident to the yigIiant's
 Centercoard Very Mysterious.

LONDON, Aug. aa-The Times today says that Captain Han on Saturday night telegraphed from Southampton to Mir. Gould, who was at cowes, stating that he had discovered that the yachts center board had not been displaced from its fastenings and lost. but that 1t had been jamincd In the trunk.
 The Times adds that some further ex- planation of tho affair seems to be requir- cd whom all the circumstances arc taken into consideration. It may be further said that on returninzA to Cowes Saturday evening members of tho sailing committee wero anxious to learn how tho accident had occurred Thcx autographed to Cap tain Diaper, the pilot of tho Nigilant, to come to the Royal Yacht squadron quar- tcrs, but up Co q o'clock no notice had been taken of the dispatch.
 Lord wofvcrton has withdrawn the cup he offered to the wiEning yacht and has decided to send it to the Royal Dorset club, to be raced for by first class yachts at Weymouth on Firiay.
 The Morning publishes an interview with Mir George Gould. in the course of which ho denied that the .igilant would be withdrawn from nll her engagements Ho added that he was going to Franco, but that his brother Howard would sail tho yacht in tho meantime. He has not decided whether the Eigilant will race for the Cape May cup.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
MANIAC WITH A KNIFE.
Killed Himself After Trying to Kill His
 Whole Family.

KEARNET, N. J, Aug. 20.-Thomas Hewitt, an iron molder employed in New ark. but residing here, made an attempt to kill his wifo and four children. He wounded them all, but not fatally, and then sprang from a window and ended his life.
 Hewitt had been suffering for some time past from typhoid malaria. He en- tered the room whero his wife and chill dren were lying He had previously pro cured a sharp knife. with which he gashed his throat. Mrs. Hewitt was awakened by a noise which sho thinks was her hus- bands exclamation when he drcw tho knife across his throat. She was just out of bed when her husband entered the room. She screamed at tho sight he pro. sented and sprang toward him. He raised the knifo and exclaimed:
 Julia, our time has come"
 With this he pushed tho woman aside and sprang to tho bed. He made vicious lungcs at the children, but they had been awakened by a scream from tho mother, and he inflicted no serious injury, al- though all of tho four were moro or less cut. Hewitt then sprang through the window. carrying sash and wire netting with him. Ho landed on his head and fractured his skull, dying m hour later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Tho r.nn.y,,.nta stat. League.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20.-At special meeting of the Pennsylvania State league the deScrtinn of the scranton and Allen town clubs was discussed and plans devis cd for future protection. John T. HanlOn of Hazleton was unanimously elected president of tho league in place of Albert l.. Johnson of Allentown. It was decided to finish the season with seven clubs un less it k found practicable to place a now club in Allentown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
AN INSIDE ROUTE.
The Torpedo Boat Ericsson Makes an In-
 tercsting Trip.


 PHTLADELPHIA, Aug. 20.-The torpedo boat Ericsson shot up the Delaware river and attracted general attention along the wharves. and such boats as noticed her salutcd the newcomer. She Is bound for the Brooklyn navy yard and Is about com pleting trip frum St. Louis down tho Mississippi to New York.
 The object of the trip Is to tost an in- land route as far as possible to the Brook lyn navy yard. After her arrival at the mouth If thu Mississippi she made the in- terior twater passage, Briton Chandleur. Mississippi sound and Giant pass to Mo- bile bay. From Mobile bay to Pensacola there was an outside water run of 50 miles. With tho exception of tlic trip around tho Florida peninsula the boat kopt inside all tho tine.
 After leaving Norfolk she ran up tho Chesdpeako bay as far as Chesapeake. Md. the Chesapeake and Delaware canal to Delaware bay anu into tho Delaware river, and now will go through the Dola- ware and Raritan canal to tho Raritan river and bay and over New York bay ty East river aud Rrooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
TELEGRAPHlc BREWTIES.

Dr. Freire. minister of finance in Bra gil, has resigned
 Hannah Bender of Booneton, Ky, was shot dead by a burglar.
 Three new cases of smallpox have bcen discovered in Newark, N. J.
 It is said that Russia is still striving to restore peace between China and Japan.
 Fire damaged the engine house of tho Boston and Maine railroad s35, 900 worth.
 The big summer hotel on Holmes is- land, near Lnporte. Ind, has boon burned down.
 Because of troubles in Morocco tho Brit. ish gunboat Brainbie has been ordered so Tangier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
SOVEREIGN ELECTED.
District Assembly. Knights of Labor. No. |
 mA. . stnrmx ses.Inn.

PHILADELrIIIA, Aug, 2O.-District As sembly No. of the Knights of Labor held IA meeting last night which k said to have ended unpleasantly for General Mas ter Workman Sovereign. Tho assembly has been the bone uf Inntention between the Sovereign and anti :'o"oIeign factions for some time past, and last right meet ing was attended by ~"vriti ign. General Secretary Hayes, T. E. Maguirc and Hen " E. Martin of the executive huard in an attempt 10 settled the diiliculty.
 Tho session waS tur1my that Sover- cign k said to have called in n police ofli- ccr to clear tho hall. Not succccding in this, it k a~srr:cd that the opposition forcibly cject"d sovereign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Engines Collide.

HAYNES FALL>, x. Y.. Aug. 20.-A collision occurred on the stony Cove railroad. in which both engines were thrown from the track. \ wild engine on its way down the road ran into the engine of train No. :. The engineers and fire men jumped and saved themselves The cars did not leave the track. The wild engine was badly wrecked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20

When Paul met the Saviour on the Damascus Road the writers of that period tell us that Paufs character changed i'm mediately. Up to that time Paul was not a good man. He was like a great many more of us-he was a grumbler and dis satisfied with his lot in life. But glimpse of the meek and lowly Nazarine straight ened him out, and he got down to busi- ness, and became the greatest of all phil osphers as we'll as the most useful of men. There is no great secret about it,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Pre,ident.s neaIth Imrroxinr.

BCZZARD's BAY. Mass, Aug 2O.-Pres- idcnt Cleveland'S health continues to i'm prove, and it is stated that he will Do ablo, SO far us his health is concerned, tn return to Washington by Tuesday. No definite notion has us yet been taken on tho tariff lsrr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
VICTIM OF MELANCHoLlA.
Captain Nicholson Shoots Himself Dead In
 Washington.


 WAsHINGTOS, Aug. s0.-E. w. Nichol- son of Indianapolis. the superintendent of the treasury department stables, commit ted suicide by shooting himself. He was n veteran of the late war. during which he served under ex President Harrison. After Mir. Harrison was innugurated he appointed Nicholson, who had been a ncighbor for years, to the place he occu- pied at tho time of his death. The dc ceased was at that time n captain on the police force of Indianapolis.
 Captain Nicholson was n brothcr-in- law of William NJ. Meredith late chief of the bureau of engraving and printing. None of Captain Nicholson's immediate family Is herc. but tho son has been tcle- graphcd for, Meiancholia Is supposed to bo the cause for tho decd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Drought Up the State.

NORWICH. x. Y. Aug. 2O-The con tinued drought in this section has dried up all the streams and springs. and tho stock in the hill towns Is actually suffer ing from want of water The Chenango river Is now almost the only source of water in the county. and tha. is lower .han for the last 2n wears.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Dire In tn. Royal I.aIac.

LISBON, Aug. 2u.-The negligence of servants in leaving lighted hra-icr un- attended caused fro to start in the srrv- ants wing of the palace occupied hy the Dowager Queen Maria Pia at Cintra about II miles from Lisbon Tho flames spread rapidly and were only cxtinguished with great difficulty after assistance had been summoned from Lisbur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Just Stop Grulnbling and get down to
 Business.

We are all too glad to get chance to grumble. We know We nave the best country in the world to live in. and the best ought to satisfy us. We have no time to say any more to-day to our readers, BUT JUST STOP GRUMBLING, and visit the Waterbury Furniture Go, and see their line of
 Carpets, 0rockery, Stoves,
 Ranges, Furniture, &c.
 There is big business ahead and We are right in it.
 That big reduction in the price of fun erals was a master stroke, and the people who needed the undertaken knew where to come. Our night calls are answered at a moments notice at District Telegraph off, flee, East Main street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Chose Death Rathe, Than Dis grace.

PHILApELrHIA. Aug. 2O.-Rathcr than be punished for reckless driving Fireman John C. Peck. F years old, of engine company No. 39, Peterborough, committed suicide by turning on the gas in the room he occupied at tho fire station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Colonel John ArkIn. Dead.

DENVER, Aug 2o.-John Arkins. since 1880 ono of the owners and managers of Tho Rocky Mountain News and for many years its editor we'll, died at his home here of gastritis, aged B years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
SnioIIl Is Silent.

wAsHISGToS, Aug 20.-Mgr. Satolii, the papal ablcgate, has decided to main tain silence as to tho latest statement re- garding him that the pope will make the Ablegate's authority absolute and sover- eign and answerable only to tho pope.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Rev. Cobb Not Lost,

TRINIDAD, Colo, Aug. 2O.-Rev. Cobb of Springfield, who was supposed to have been lost in the mountains near Costilla, has returned to Trinidad safe and we'll
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
At the Shrine of AuriesvilIc.

TROY. N. r., Aug. 2o.-About 1000 members of St Joseph's church in this city made pilgrimage to the shrine at Au- riesviIIe, where they were joined in wor- ship by SOC other pilgrims from Amster- dan, N Y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Thr.n nrn,rnnaI-

NKw BRAuSFELs, Tex, Aug. eo.-Mrs. Hugo Cramer and daughter md Mrs. Hartman wero fishiny in the river when their boat upset, and all weru drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
Hanrea HImseIf in HI. Garret.

r, ALBANY, Aug. an.-Frederick Gcrike, a German tailor. hanged himself in his gar
 ret. His wife says the cause of the sui- oide was bantcring from fellow lodge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
RaiIroad Accident In Mex.co.

CITY OF MEXICO. Aug. 2U.-The pas senger train on the IIidalgo railroad col iidcd with Il Pulaquo train coming to tho City of Mexico. Several persons were kill cd and a number badly hurt. The watch man failed to signal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
zlmmerman rnkcs Annthcr Rnrn.

LONDON, Aug 2O.-A. A. Zimmerman, the American bicyclist, won n five mile professional race at Gosforth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
RyLANo T. THE eEI0ING CHAMPION.

Once a Cattle Pony and Now One of the
 Fastest Trotters on the Turf.
 Ryland T would never take a prizc at an equine beauty show. but when he feels good he can trot until his rivals imagine they have heart disease. Hc Is homely, moody, cratic and unreliable and looks about us much like the ideal champion trottcr as an ash cart resembles n tally ho. One day he will trut with tho stcadinCss of the provCrhial clOck and defeat the best performers on the turf. The next he will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
CURTAINS Special Prices on Ladies Fall
 Jackets
 and
 CapeS.

A visit to this department wfil prove very profitable to every lady, as the pricesquoted are very low and the garments are strictly stylish
 Ali SI.9s Ladies Jackets with full balloon sleeves. large revers. psrfeOs fitting. regular price sS-5O. sl-9s-
 At S2-J0 Ladies taii0r-mada Jackets with large sleeves. moirs reyers and buttons. tight fitting or double breasted. reg ular price si-Ss. s2-S0.
 At $50 Ladies fine English Cheviot Jackets in brown, blue and black, satin lined, trimmed prettiIy with braid. regular price s65O. $50. Ladies Paddock Coats. strictly tailor made, lined throughout. made of lightweight broad-clOth. Tuxedo front. regular price slO-5O. S6.O0.
 At s1.S9 Ladies fine cloth Capes with full over cape. braid trimming regular price S3-25. sl.39. At S2 Ladies CApes made of dOuble-faced covert cloth. with circular skirts. trimmed with insertions and ribbon. regular price S4-50. S2- An elegant assortment of Misses and Children's Jackets and Reefers. new fall styles. all cOlOrs. all sizes. at reduced prices.
 s>InspectiOn solicited
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-20
ALL READY TO ADJOURN
Both Houses of Congress Have
 Finished Their Work.
SENATE HAS BARELY A QUORUM.

Action by the President the TarIr BIl Is Now All That Keeps copgressmen at the capItaI-A Republican View of Ap- pranrsasHaus
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-28
Pcn ana penclI Climb.

James r. Daley fol the Philadelphia
Ledger writes that the Pom and Pencil
Club house was the scene of great joliif.
cation for the children, wives aud sweet.
hearts OF the newspaper men. Among
other things he says that: 1.-The day mad
been set. apart especially for tue little
folks. In The parlor stood magnificent.
ly decorated Christmas tree. which was
Viewed with great interest by the chill.
drsn, and as much admired by their elders.
The throng moved into the library, where
Ice cream and cake was served Presi.
dent Louis N. Megargee called them to
order and Mayor Stuart WIS introduced,
and made an address, Santa Claus then
distributed from his bundles to each
child In the crowded house i toy and a hox
OF candy Little Bijou," a bright little
girl. the daugh or OF Detective Thomas
Alexander, delighted the children with her
teats OF dancing. and four.year Old Frank
1immlns IN songs and dances WAS heart
lily applauded.
Dr, William Hit delivered a humorous
address. and tho entertainment. which
was In every way successful, closed with
an address to the children by Senator Pen.
rose.
The latter social club function Ia quite
as Instructive, II studied and outwardly
me re pleasant to oontem plate than fha
action oil the churehman. In the latter
Instance the present Mayor. the city de.
teetlve, and our future Mayor all Joined
merrily together to make the happy little
o,,es more happy In tho parlor OF the
club. Truly, Christmas times are strange
In their associations these times, shifting
from grave to gay. from lively to seysre.
The reader Is left to decide which is
which. while the rest OF US study few
statistics.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-28
AGuieudar ,yortl, Hnyipv.

Almost every one has usa for calen.
dar. and by the same token, they ought to
have one that is OF some use. A calendar
that You have to study OF .set has little
excuse for existence. =
The one We like best of all ls that pub
lished by N. W. Aver d Son, the News.
paper Advertising Agents of Philadel.
phla.
L, handsome copy foi 1895 carries on
Its seal their famous motto, Excepting
Everlastingly at 1t Brings Success which
will atone each day I've worth to all who
use 1t faI more thun the price of the caen
dar. Tho size is generous, and the work
beautiful specimen of the printers art.
Each day, as is becoming to such an i'm.
portant slice OF time, Is printed large
enough to be read across a room, Then
too, tho matter on the flaps deais with a
subject In which there Is a growing gen.
eral interest.
Z That this demand for this calendar In.
cIeases each year. We can easily under.
stand. for we do not believe that any ono
who has spent one year In com pany with
1T, will be willing to spend another with
out 1t.
The price is 25 cents. delivered overy.
where postpaid, and In perfect condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-28
A Word to Parents
sbsat Our New
Hrownic Book
QUEER PEOPLE.

10 mothers and fatners we want to
suggest II you have not seen Palmer
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fairies. giants. gobiins, msrrymen, mon
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His iniinitabie faculty for telling Jolly
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animals and birds aot out their natures.
and then with matchless gonius illustrat-
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conceivable is certainly marvellous. and
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while 1t at the Same Time Instructs them
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about animals. Not only your children,
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yes hnd their dignitied parents, too, Will
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ahu ooh't fali TO treat your children to
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one OF The most modesL but really ri eat
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QUEER PEOPLE has set them wild with
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live Palmer Cox
1T Is not often that we got such books.
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those desiring the whole set bound to.
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OU).
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-28

Shortly after Z O'clock yeste rday morn
Ing two of The operators at the telephone
exchange. Chester. smelied smoked and
informed the janitor, who was cleaning
the snow oil the pavement and he Inform
cd the ladies that 1t was only the steam
from tho radiator in the entrance on the
iirst floor,
Dick Penn. llnemnn, soon entered and
was also informed by the girls. He mads
an inyesLiga alton and told the operators co
send In an alarm OF fire, but the wires
were burnt out and no alarm could be
sent.
1he smoke was pouring into the room
and the entry was full. He picked Miss
Taylor up In his arms and carried her out
OF the office. Tho smoke was then SO
thick that they could not SEQ their hands
before them.
Miss Taylor is q cripple and could not
havo escaped but for the heroic act OF
Penn.
In tho meantime Wright. becoming con.
WINGED something was wrong, unlocked
tho oiilce OF orlando Harvey, Esq. on the
second floor, and found fire blazing
tierceIy under the bookcase in the corner
near Tho double doors leading into the
Office facing on Third street.
After II general hubbub had been raised
an alarm of lire was given and the com.
panies responded The damage Is placed
at several thousand dollars. Tho origin
of the lire is attributed to q steamp pine
overheating a book case.
The Clayton building is occupied by
Judge Clayton. the owner, whose Offices
are In the rear; ex.Dlstrict Attorney
John d. Hannum. David +. Rose, j.
Newton Shanafelt, o. Is. Dickinson, j.
Lentz Garrett. Orlando Harvey. the Trust
Company. Telephone Company and one
or TWO other parties, while several lodges
rent the third story halls. The lodge
rooms are not damaged and all tie
olliees south of the front entrance es.
capped. these are occu pied by tho Judge
and Messrs Hannum, Rose and Shanafelt