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Washington telegraph., 1894-06-22
How Captain Webb Died.

alt is singular, but true, that the
wtr.d has never been told hew that
greatest OF swimmers Capt. Webb,
lost his lfe IN the whirlpool rapids Of
Niagara Tins arises from the fact
that ths trial swim which resulted fatal
ly WAS not advertised, but WAS in fact
undertsken almost secretly. Conse-
q,tanily there were no reporters pres
cnt.
Every one at the Falls had heard of
the swimmers intention, but when one
dav cabman told me AS he drove past
that Webb had descended the precipice
near the Clifton house to make the
trial / believed with difficulty. Never
theless. went over and decended in
the elevator at the Whirlpool Rapids
Canada side) and passed along at the
foot of the prrcipice unlil | was opposite
the spot where the fury Of the waters is
greatest. Here the preciptces converge.
The spuciator will notice that when
the descending waters strike the projee-
lions of fallen rock at the foot of the
preeipices there are waves sent washing
outward and diagonallly across the
main volume of the river. consequently
there is u continual combat of waters
IN the middle of the stream. II is n
bewllaering spectacle OF immeasurable
forces. giving the idea of great drove
OF white horses driven INTO narrowing
gorge, where, in the crush, hundreds
are forced Upward and ride along on
the backs OF others, plunging and fling
ing their white crests high in the air
aud .nashing at each other as they go.
"As waited with some OH rs who
had hurriedly came to the spot Capt.
Webb jumped from boat far up tue
river in the calm part. And the decrip-
ton of what rirst happened TO him was
obtained from some friends of niue
who were on the railway suspension
bridge at the time. As he passed un-
dernealh the bridges which stretch
lill. ribbons across the ehasm my friends
we're admiring ths whiteness of his skill
Washington telegraph., 1894-06-22
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Washington telegraph., 1894-06-22
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Washington telegraph., 1894-06-22

Az k"o Ps'Sae~ ~" SSfN#
sion bsldge the igh: for life began.
The frs; back ~wash, such as have de-
scribed, was a small Que. The second
followed almost Immediately, and he
tired TO swim over ii. But SO great
was its force that IL turned him over
backward and spread him out at full
length on the dark blue surface OF the
man current. My trends on the
b ilge:could see that he had received II
terrible blow. Under the next back
wave he apparently diyed, or 1t may
have simply overwhelmed hs1n, but
when he appeared again ut the surface
the water was SO tuI bulept and thS
speed of HIS passage 80 great thai
minute description become impossible.
From where | stood / saw him long
before he reached The bridges, and as
be came near ME [ could occasionally
see his head, looking like II black spot
in the water. Sometimes II WAS holsted
III III on the top Of Il wave, or ridge, or
upheaval of water, but mos, Of tho
time ii was lost to sight in the gullies
or valleys or beneath the surface.
1T dose not take long to go few
hundred yards ut nineteen miles an
u ,ur, and in few moments he WAS
queLe near mo, Here either by luck or
management, he WAS in the calmesl
part Of the river-Un corse that would
avoid the leaping mountain OF water
that foams against the current further
cut. AS he came opposite me his counte-
Washington telegraph., 1894-06-22
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
A RSminder,

Small towns have their oompaRSa- tions, after all," said an actor yeeter6ay. '1'ye just been staying up in a town that boasts of four churches and staAdE badly in need of them all. Three of the ministers have been roasting their con- gregations every Sunday for the last two months, and consequently they have drawn crowded houses. Last week one of the echurchwardens of the other church took the minister aside and hinted to him that his sermons were too conservative.
 Were getting behind the times he exclaimed. You must stir us up bit.
 Last Sunday morning the minister opened up. A gatling gun couldn't have gone home to the congregation more ef. fectually. Everybody in the town got trimmed, and by way of climax tine minister attacked one of the towns most questionable resorts. As the name of this place fell from the minister's lips one of the churchwardens snapped his fingers and exclaimed half audibly:
 ''So 1t was; so 1t wasr
 On the way out of church man ae- costed the churchwarden.
 "'How's that for sermonY exclaimed the man.
 "'Greatr cried the churchwarden. Great, my dear sir! hope it will bear fruit
 ''I say asked the man c0nfdentiauy, what did you snap yVur fingers for?
 "'Why, it reminded me that's the place where left my umbrella. '"-Exchaags.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
City Lumber and Coal Co.,, Near New England Depot.
 N~ Central Cffic> lC3 Rank st
Paul Morphy's Chessmen.

Probably the finest set of chessmen ever made was the set presented to Paul Nor phy in 1859 by friends in New York city and Brooklyn, which is now owned by a New York merchant, says The Mail and Express. The pieces are of solid gold and silver, carved and chased in exquisite de signs. They are mounted on bases of red comedian, the gold pieces representing civ ilization, the silver ones barbarian. The gold king is statuetts 4 inches high, weighing three ounces. He is in royal robes, bears an imperial globe upon his head, a sword and shield in his hand, while & crown and scepter lie at his feet. The bishops are all in full panoply, while the knights are represented as prancing horses with eyes of rubies.
 The castle follows the Chinese design, being an elephant bearing a howdah, on which is perched an eagle with outspread wings. Both elephant and bird have eyes of brilliant rubies. The piece weighs five ounces. or as much as 30 gold dollars. The pawns are statuettes 211 inches high, repre- senting Roman soldiery. The silver pieces are equally ornate in design. The king is represented AS leader like Alaric wearing a bulls hide and winged helmet, while his shield bears the inscription, Liberty" The other pieces are similar in design to the gold, except that the pawns are rude war riors armed with clubs.
 The board has a body of rosewood inlaid with silver The squares are of mother of pearl and ebony. In each corner is laurel wreath of gold encircling the letters F. M An inscription on one side reads as follows:
 To Paul Morphy. A recognition of his gen. ius and testimony of regard. From his friends and admirers in New York and Brook lyn. New York, 1859.
 On the other side of the board is list of the IA champions, all from the different countries, whom Morphy had defeated. In every detail the set is finished as finely as possible, the figures being chased under microscope. It was made by a New York firm of silversmiths and cost s2, 500. It was presented to Morphy, fresh his from Euro pean triumphs, in the chapel of the Univer- sity of the City of New York, John Van Buren, son of the president, making the presentation speech. After Morphy's death 1t was sold with his effects in New Orleans and 50 came back to New Yerk eitv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
NO. 70 DOWNING STREET.
The Historic London House Occupied
 British Prime Ministers.

The Historic London House Occupied by
 British Prime Ministers.
 An official residence is provided by the government for the prime minister of England, and 10 Downing street, where it is located, is a prominent land mark ill English administrative and po- litical history. The house stands on the site of the famous cockpit made by Henry VIII when he took the Whitehall palace from Wolsey and considerably enlarged its already grand proportions.
 Sir George Downing built the street about the year 1860, and his descendants sold the substantial brick buildings to people of high rank. Of these only three now remain. Mo- 10 has been the resi- dence of the premier since George II con ferred it upon Robert Walpole and his successors in office forever. No. II is the official residence of the chancellor of the exchequer, and No. 12, part of the colonial office, is now used by the whips of the government.
 Generations have come and gone since the foundations of these three old fash toned houses were laid, and they are now overshadowed by the stately pile of of fees opposite, but the glamour of histor- ic memories still lights them for the imaginative mind. In Addisons time No. 10 was famous residence. George I when he went over from Hanover to England settled his Hanoverian minis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Sporting Notes.

The total amount of money distributed by racing associations in this country last year was $5, ,251. .140.
 Macon Mccormick declares that Corbctt is the best man the American ring has ever known and head and shoulders above any fighter in the foreign ring today, Peter Jackson not excluded.
 Harry Hill, the veteran sportsman, is in want.
 Young Griffo and Billy Plimmer are the latest featherweights that can surely whip George Dixon" The colored wonder has already knocked out dozen of these sure things.
 The payroll of the New York Baseball club for the coming season is about SS5. 600. Captain Ward will receive $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

turbed. 1 was persistent. 1 explained in a loud voice what wanted to see the actor about and declared that it might be very damaging to him if he were not afforded an opportunity to answer the hostile telegram concerning his suit that had been received that night at the office As I hoped would be the case, Mackaye heard me and opened the door of his dressing room a little a2d through the crack stuck a face from which the grease paint was not more than halt washed
 "Let the gentleman in at once, sirrahr' he cried in magnificent chest tones. Then to me: "-As we have to start for St. Louis in half an hour sir you will doubtless under stand that if converse with you must dc so while changing my apparel, and you will therefore also doubtless pardon the somewhat disarranged state of my toilet If you will read the dispatch of which you speak while 1 finish cleansing my counte nance, shall be very happy to enlighten you"
 At that moment the upper portion of Mr. Mackaye's body was clad in an undershirt while his legs were arrayed in atmosphere and he continued his toilet operations as the interview progressed. By the time the dispatch, with all it's malignant statement of what he called false facts," had been read his countenance was quite cleansed, and while he donned his neither garments the actor answered the telegraphed state ment seriatim and in detail.
 That, sir" he said, with fine elocution, lis the most audacious tissue of unfounded and malicious falsification that has ever been woven by my enemies. Its compre- hension transcends my powers quite." and so he went on in the most resonant phrases as he buttoned his collar, tied his cravat and laced his shoes, his eyes flashing and his voice as carefully modulated as if be were pacing the boards His talk was not finished as soon as his toilet, and he con tinusd to explain the situation as he de scended the stairs from his dressing room to the stage entrance.
 The cab that was to take him to the train rolled up just as he completed what he wished to say. As he stepped into the car riage he bowed in the most courtly fashion and expressed melodious and polysyllabic hope that would be able from what he had told me to properly elucidate for the benefit of the reading public the compli- cated circumstances attendant upon this most annoying litigation"
 CHARLES APPLEBER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Snapper" Garrison as an Actor.

It is said that Snapper" Garrison, Sc versatile in his methods of achieving fame has at last decided to give clamorous pub lie an opportunity to see him on the stage The Snapper" will appear, according tc the New York World, in a thrilling melo drama, in which the villain, and the old father, and the good girl will all do thcil accustomed parts in their accustomed way The villains machinations of course pre- vent the regular jockey from riding, and the old father, in despair, wants to know who can ride the horse, when the Snap per-" arrayed in his long tailed coat, silk hat and Jacksonville smile, steps out of a crowd and volunteers to take the mount.
 And who, sir are you?" the old father asks.
 Garrison extends his right hand upward at an angle of 45 degrees and cries dramatic ally:
 "The greatest jockey on earth-'Snappcr GarrisonP' (Curtain.)
 Those who know Garrison's modest and shrinking nature believe that he will have these last lines cut out. One of the features "' ."a ''l"" is to be a Garrison finish
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

Adjoining this is small out com fortable room, which was used by Mr. Gladstone as his study. Its chief article of furniture in Mir. Gladstone's time was an old oak pedestal writing table, which was reserved exclusively for his literary work. His papers were always method ically arranged upon it, and nothing ir- ritated him more than to have them dis arranged. The Grand Old Man is a model of precision in such matters and is said to know so well where he lays a thing down that he can find it in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

10 DOWNING STREET FROM THE REAR. ter in it, and George II, as stated above, gave it to Robert Walpole. All the prime ministers of the present century have been familiar with it. Gladstone occupied it during his four terms in of flee, and Lord Rosebery is now the off cial head of its household.
 The decoration of the interior is ill the style of the time of George 1 and was done at the suggestion of Lord Beacons- field prior to taking up his residence in the house for his second administration. The old cabinet council chamber on the ground floor is a room of splendid pro- portions. Mr. Gladstone had it fitted up as an office for his secretaries and held his cabinet meetings in smaller room on the floor above--the historic of flee of the prime minister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

REV. T. K. BEECHER. country. ''Fa- ther Tom," as the members of his con- gregation lovingly call him. is a familiar figure in the streets of Elmira, where he has been pastor of the Park church for 40 years. His congregation is one of the largest and most prosperous in the state, and he has done, great deal of useful work since he has been connected with it, both in the pulpit and in the various fields of humane and charitable enter prise with which he is connected.
 Like most of the Beechers, he is full of eccentricities, but his pleasant, good hearted manner makes them lovable, and his people like to talk of them as if they enhanced his value. He is somewhat of an expert in the mechanical arts, and callers often find him, with overalls on doing some job of household plumbing or paper hanging as if his livelihood de pended upon it. He worked in an optic al instrument factory in Connecticut when he was young and seems never to have lost his taste for tools. He has a fondness, too, for athletic diversions and rides bicycle, rolls tenpins and plays 8 good game of billiards, often taking 8 hand with the boys when they are hav- ing good time.
 In personal appearance MT. Beecher is tall and broad shouldered. A plentiful brown beard, well tinged with white, full, genial brown eyes, with direct, kindly look, and hair worn long and brushed back from a broad, intellectual forehead form personality to which 8 stranger would give more than a passing glance. He has never taken enough time from his pastoral duties to do much literary work, but he has written one book-"Our Seven Churches and con- tributes occasionally to the local press. Mrs. Beecher, who takes a deep interest in his church work and all else that concerns her husband, is granddaugh- ter of Noah Webster, the great lexicog- rapher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Not All Hahit. Thaugk

Bilkins-You look unhappy.
 Wilkins-Y-e-s; I-er-married & shop girl, you know.
 "A charming little woman she is too" "Yes, know; bless herl But every time she sees me she yells 'CashF "- Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
N.H.&H. Railroad Time Table
June Il. 1893. NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

Trains leave Waterbury as foIlowr For NEW YORK-6.Ob. 7.s0 s.2e 1obO a m: | oa 3.2b. b.bs m. Sunday. AIS p m. Return, bOl, 800, l0,0S m; 100 4Oa O3 pm. Sunday. 60l m. For NEW HAVEN, via Naugatnck Junction 7.3o, S26 m: 1,2S, S.ah 6.h3 pm m Via Derby Junction. sos. s.26, IO.HO n m l2s 32b, b.53p pm. Return via Naugatuck Junction at 4b pm Sunday, 800 a m. Via Derby Junction 700 e.42 a. m: l2.Oo, 220, 5.90. TAO D. m Sunday, BIO a m. For BR1DGEPORT-6'O6 7.S0. s.26. I0.B0 a m 1,2S S.2b, b.bS D m. Sunday 4lB D m. Return at o6. $40 m 12.0D. 2.2a 5.30. 7.a7 pm. Sunday s,1b a m. For ANSONIA-8.05 so, 826, l05O a m i2a 32s x.bs, TOO tmlxed) m. Sunday. 4.i5 hI.
 Return at TAO 1o.21 a m 12.sl s0l s.Ia B.: pm. Sunday S.46 a m. For wATERTOWNas;44 s.s7: ul7 a m s.ss. 612. 7.O4 m. Saturday BIS D m. Retur at 6.2B 7.bb. 10.SO m 2.B0. S.ab eso pm Saturday 7.Sb r m. Fuf THOMASTON-as2. I1.12a m; sIsa. esa 600 ID m. Sunday s.2S m.
 Return at os T.6B.. 1928 m ASS sac D m. For TORRTNGT0N-s.s li.i2 m s.sa aKa 9.0L m. Sunday GAS . m. Resnrn at e.47. T.si, l0.20 m: 2s0. sos D rn Sunday .2S D m. For WINSTED--s.sa. iiia . m; sSa ssa os pm. Sunday s.21 m. WY Retur9 q ssa slo. sAo m sa.as. AAap
 o.T.TEMYsTxAD. Gen ssssAsvs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

WHAT will President Clevelnud do with
 forage now Tn hls hands? There Is more anxiety among democrats to have this question answered than has been obserV-
 able for a long time. It involves a great deal more than the mere coinage of 55,- uuu OuU silver dollars for which it pro- videS It will decide whether the attempt HOW being made to unite the democrats in congress and the administration on basis
 of rt-by-gones-be-by-Eone shall be Il fail use, or a success that will enable the party to 20 into the congressional campaign with
 a reasonable hope of retaining control of
 the house. It may also decide the fate of
 the tariff bill, as there are many democrats i'll both house and senate whose constitu- ents are more directly interested in silver than in the tariff. number of eastern
 democrats who did everything in thelr
 power to prevent congress passing the Bland bill are now advising the president
 to sign the blll, or at least to allow it to
 become a law without his signature. if he
 feels that he cannot conscientiously sign
 it. and silver democrats who have
 not been to the white house since
 the big silver fight at the extra session
 have gone to Mir Cleveland and urged d
 matter of party policy that the bill be al
 lowed to become a law The silver demo-
 crats of the west and south-how numer- ous they are in congress may be seen by referring to the vote on this bill in both
 house and senate-many of whom sup
 ported the administration against their own convictions in securing the rei cal of the purchasing clause of the Sherman sll-
 yer law. say that the veto of this bill will l b, accepted as proof positive by thousands of thelr constituents that President Cleve- land is unalterably opposed to silver and
 that the result would certainly be disas-
 trous in the congressional elections. Three
 members of the cabinet-Secretarie Gres-
 ham. smith and Herbert-have advised
 Mir Cleveland to sign the bill. 1t IS be- Heved that the delegation of New York bankers who are in Washington asking that the bill be vetoed are adding to its
 chances of becoming a law. In fact, there
 has been a change in public opinion with Tn A week. and the majority now believe
 that the bill will become q law, with or
 without the presidents signature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

probably be held in reserve for any emer gency, and the bulk of the pitching will doubtless be done by such veterans as Stein. Kennedy, Lovett and Sharrott.
 Daub is an Ohioan about 25 years of age He made considerable reputation as an amateur on the Denison university nine and began his professional career in 1893 as q member of the Cincinnati club. The team had so many pitchers that Daub did not receive q fair trial. He was soon re leased and played the most of the season with the Chattanooga club, his excellent work as twirler attracting the attention of the Brooklyn maguates. They secured his services for the closing games of last season, and in contest with Washington, Aug. 10, Daub held the Senators down to two safe hits and one run. It is believed that he will give very good account of himself if he does his share of pitching for the Brook lyn club this season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
VIII Get Over 1t.

"Who's the new policeman. Jimmya~ asked the woman who keeps the apple stand.
 "Idunno," replied the newsboy. "H0w did you know he was a new palicaAnan3"
 Because he said thank you after he got through helpin imseH to me stock M trade. de."-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19

of my saloon, and Uney could yell like wild Indians they got the 30 free tickets usually allowed me by the management They were thoroughly organized and cap tained and at given signals roared like lu. natics. One night Cyrille Dion, with whom was playing, threw down his cue in dis gust and in his earnest French way ex claimed: "Parbleui I can no play with Sexton's friends shouting like wild Co manches."
 That is howl got the name of "Old Co D
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Pitcher Daniel Daub of Brooklyn.

The Brooklyn club is we'll supplied with pitchers this year, for it has five under con. tract. They are Stein, Kennedy, Daub, Sharrott and Lovett. Of the quintet, Daub is new man. and circumstances will de, termine whether or not he does much twirling for the Brooklyns the coming season. He and his catcher, Lachance, will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
No Excuse,

Prisoner-It's hard to charge me with forgery, for you see can't even sign my own name.
 Judge-That point is immaterial. It's another mans name you're accused Of signing. Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-19
Har1i on EnfhAH

Winks-What's the matter, old boyf You look as if you didn't get sleep enough. Got a new babyf q
 Jinks-No. Got a daughter old enough to have callers.-New York Weekly.