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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21

WHILE Japan and China are peppering away at each other on the water and doing more or less damage. one may judge in a measure what the great naval battle of the future will be like from the performance of Carpenter projectilo at Indian Head. It went through 144 inches of steel, 40 inches ( f oak and several yards of earth without injury to itself. though large pieces of the armor plate were sent flying through space. This projectile was fired from A thirteo eon-inch gun. The battleship Indiana and her sisters will have four such guns and eight eight-inch guns. When monster batteries like these come into active conflict. the war correspondents will have something to write about
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21

AN official statement made by the dis bursting clerk of the department of agri- culture shows that the reduction in the ex- penditures of that department for the fis- cal year ending June 3, 1894. was slightly in excess of fourteen per cent, and that nearly S50O, 900 of the annual appropria- ton made for the department was unex- pended and would be converted back into the treasury. That's the kind of a demo crat Secretary Morton is. In this connec- ton it is we'll to call attention to another official fact calculated to impress people with the idea that the democrats in con- grees are living up to the party pledges of economy in public expenditure. if they haven't gone so far in some other direction Gs they might have gone. The total amount appropriated at this session of congress. according to the figures of Chair- man Sayers of the house appropriation Immittee. is BPS. .S35959 less than the total appropriations made at the last ses- sion of congress. In other words. the government has been saved just that much
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21
- The Houri Won the Belmont Cup.

NEWPORT. R. l., Aug. 2I.-The race Tor the Belmont cup for 2I foot fin keel sloops was won by the Houri, sailed by Messrs. Duncan and Kane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-21

Gum" <" which is s'The Best" Another car load of Chamber Suits ex- pected shortly Car pets of new designs and coloring,s at tar if prices. Kensing- ton Art Squares, we can furnish in all sizes from 2y2 1-2 tO 5 K 6 yards. Make your selection and we will measure your room and fit it with the same design at short notice. E|kinS l
 !'& l
 Wake |
 III South Main St.
The Washington times., 1894-06-13
NEW YORK BUFPET,
io5 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST. amo

lights were all out long ago, and no one was
abroad in the sleepy roads. As there was no
fire iD the room and the'hIarch night was de-
cidedy chilly, he was unable to prolong his
stay at the window, however, and was Just
about to tumble dsconsolately into bed again
when little cloud of smoke over in the direc-
ton fthe church met his eye, and as he gazed
upon it it became discolored with crimson
shaft OF fame.
Good gracious! My aunt's house is on
flrer' he exclaimed. And opening the win
COW he shouted. Fire! fire! fire!'' as Justify
as he could. at the same time throwing on
portion Of his clothing. Then, half dressed
and wild with excitement. he rushed out Of
the house and toward the scene Of the dis
aster, rousing the people along the way with
his loud cries. He and Farmer Jones, who
lived in the house next his uncle's, and who
had been awakened by Wills alarm, were the
first to reach the spot. but they were almost
Immediately joined by several Of the neigh
bors. The wind was SO high that the fire
had gained rapid headway, and all the upper
part OF the cottage was wrapped In a seething
mass OF flames.
The men burst open the door, and at the
peril OF their lives rescued Miss Pinkhain and
Debby. who fortunately both slept below.
They were stupefied by the smoke and seemed
half dazed on being dragged into the open
air. though even when frst aroused Miss
Pirkham had the presence OF mind to seize
the box which contained her valuable papers
and money, which she always kept under her
pillow. But there was no fire engine In
town, and no attempt was made to extin-
guish the fire, only to prevent 1t from going
any further and none Of the household furni-
ture was saved.
The Washington times., 1894-06-13
REFUGEES FROM SALVADOR.

Strenuous Efforts to Recover Fugitiyes
Protected by the United States.
LA LIBERTAp, Salvador, June 12.-The
newly organized government is making des-
perate efforts to secure the surrender Of the
refugees aboard the U. S. s. Bennington.
After making formal remonstrance against
the extension of asylum to the late vice presi-
dent and his staff. President Guttierraz has
made a demand upon Mr.. Pollock. the Amer
lean consul here, for the surrender Of the
men.
For the time being he valves entirely the
question of right of asylum, and, charging
that these officials OF the late government
have been guilty OF robbery and embezzle-
ment. demands their surrender under article
OF the extradition treaty negotiated with the
United States in 1870.
Consul Pollock consulted over this new
phase of the case with Commander Thomas
of the bennington, and then informed the gov
ernment that be could not meet the demand
until instructed 10 do so by the Washington
officials. He was served with eXtradition
papers regularly drawn and then cabled an
account Of the affair to Washington.
So far he has not had a response. Mean
while the refugees are being detained on the
Bennington and will Eot be permitted to take
passage on the coasting steamers to port of
safety. The refugees insist that this move OF
Guttierraz is nothing more than pretext to
obtain their surrender when he will promptly
avenge himself by really Furnishing them for
political reasons.
The impression is general. however, that
they mus. be surrendered, as all due legal
forms have been observed in making the de-
mand. but the United States consul will prob
ably require a guarantee that the refugees
shall be tried only on the criminal charges
snpcifinh
The Washington times., 1894-06-13
M,ss pinkham newer visited her peirbhors

Miss Pinkham never visited her neighbors
or received them at her cottage. She did
nothing but knit. knit the whole day long,
unless 1t was to work a while in her garden
plot in front Of the house not much larger
than a pocket handkerchief in which grew
tall spikes of Adam and Eve, great red
peonies. cinnamon roses, and a quantity of
sage and lavender.
1t was March day when Will was turned
away from the Gibson farm, but al
most as mild and bright as May. and as he
went past the old ladys cottage on his way to
his uncle's shop Foil was beside the front
door taking nm airing in the sunshine. 1t
was the first she had enjoyed since early in
November, and she seemed in very lively
and exe.table state of mind.
Hello, Poll!'' shouted Will, at the same
time executing peculiar whistle which she
usually initiated.
go away" shrieked Poll; "no boys here!"
This was an injunction which she heard and
repeated very often. Then she commenced to
over and over again.
Will set up loud aud unear.hly whistling,
which always provoked her, and she screamed
with al her might and main as ii trying to
drown his efforts. But when he became si-
lent, so did she. Then cooking her head on
one side, she said Ineditatively, "He does look
like brother Tom, he does. certainly" and
upon this her mistress hurried out of the open
door and casting look OF scornful reproach
upon Will seized Polls cage and bore it into
the house.
''She must have heard my aunt say that"
reflected the boy. "Papa's name was Thomas.
But still / can not see that she shows any
signs Of relenting. Well, if she DOESN'T
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COURT RECORD.

EQUTTY COURT, No. !, Justice Co1-Rhoner VS.
lansburgh, Levy Weidershein, granted Re-
guard ys. Baldus; pro cCniesso against defend
ant, William T. Baldus, granted. Walters vs
kcehier: pro cCnfe5so against George y. koehler
granted. RrandenDurg VS.. Waugh; pro confesso
against James Z. Waugh granted Morrison
VS.. Bedford: c. Reynolds appointed guardian sd
litem. Cook vs. heIshani; pro confesso against
defendant Shepard granted; time to take testi-
mony limited to forty days. Newman vs.. Jcues,
process o'dered served on Gertrude Jones
Smith ys. Smith; testimony before " W. Mohur
ordered taken. Assignment-No % and balance
OF calendar.
EQUITY COURT, No. 3 Justice Hagner-Roessle
VS.. Gardner; on hearing. Mueller VS.. Mueller;
order pro confesso and reference 10 Robert J.
Murray, examiner. Eustis VS.. Matthews Ell al {;
order allowing parties defendant to be made.
Assignment unchanged
CIRCUIT COURT, No. ], Justice Bradley-Pax-
ton VS. Georgetown and Tennallytown Railroad
Company: same jury A. NJ. Albert VS.. ". n.
Yates; order for commission to issue to take dep
ostion. II. McShane Manufacturing Company
VS. T. German: judgment by default
CIRCUIT COURT No ., Chief Justice Bingham
Dix Island Granite Company vs. A. r. Waiter;
Jury res pitec.
CRIMINAL COURT No /, Justice Cole-B ].
Behrend Il Son vs.. Thompson, toust & Co.: ver-
dict for defendant. Henry swope vs Augustus
y. BrumInel; Jury respited
CRIMINAL COURT. No. =, Justice NcComas-
United States VS.. Thomas E. Clark; jury re-
spited United States VS. Jeremiah Williams
and Leonard see: mandate of court OF appeals
affirmed; decision OF lower court filed. United
States VS.. John Morgan, murder of Howard
Smith; eInpaneling OF jury begun
The Washington times., 1894-06-13

with little thrill OF Independence. % rather
think can take care of myself in a year or
or two, anyway. Perhaps she will be glad to
own me some time"
When he reached his uncles shop he found
out that the poor man had been very iii with
rheumatism, and was still scarcely able to be
out of bed. though he was working away for
dear life at patch on one OF Farmer W Whites
cowhide boots. He seemed greatly distressed
that viii should have lost his place, and Will
resolved that be would find another one in
the course OF day or two or 60 to the poor
house. He would not be an additional bur-
den to such q ty-stricken household.
But though he spent all that afternoon In
going from one farmer to another, no one
wished to hire so young a boy, and there was
nothing to do but go back to his uncle's and
spend the night, at least.
1t was fierce, windy night after such
calm. bright day. Everything creaked and
ratified. Clouds kept scudding across the
round, white face OF the moon, and the trees
viii went to bed early, but for the first time
in his life he could not sleep. At first he
thought 1t was because the room was so light,
the window curtains being undrawn; then he
thought it was because he was so tired and
discouraged. His five small cousins, all in q
row in one trundlc-bed. like "Hop o. NY
Thumb" and his brothers, were clasped tightly
in she arms of the sand Man" and their big
brother in the bed with viii had not stirred
since his head touched the pillow.
Will turned and tossed. He heard the clock
strike nine, ten, eleven, and then not being
able to endure such Q state Of things any
longer, he got up and looked out Of the WIN
dow by way Of q little diversion. The village
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..All right now, sonnys' said his uncls.

"All right now, sonny" said his uncle.
affectionately.
But before he was able to reply the door
was flung open and In rushed his aunt, the
most comical figure that ever was seem, her
venerable head still hidden In an immense
nightcap and her long, Iank person envel.
oped in gray blanket.
"Oh, where is the boy? Where Is my
brother Toms son?" she exclaimed. Have
killed him?''
"Oh, NO; he's better now. He was only
overcome by the heat and excitement" said
the minister. reassuringly.
Will lifted his head and smiled upon her.
"Oh, Will" she cried, kissing him through
her tears, i've been an awfully hard, wicked
old woman. but-Tm going to buy Squire
Nortons place down to the Corner n you
shall come m live with me n go to the
'cademy n have everything you want that /
can provide for you. You do look like your
father-my poor, dead brother Tom-you
look like him this minutei''
'.He does look like brother Tom. he ccr-
tainly does.' squeaked Poll. who was fast
becoming restored to her usual lively state Of
mind.
And Miss Caroline Pinkham was ns good
as her word. From that night she was
changed and softened woman. Even Dsbby,
the old servant. becrme less sour and
grim, and the little household became as
cheerful one as any in the town. WIN was
very happy, for it Ind long been his hearts
desire to 10 to the ccadsny, and he was de-
voted to his aunt, who seemed to have trans
ferred al her affection from Poll to him. Poll
dourished bravely for many years. however,
and size and Will were the best of friends -
the day Of her death.
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"Mus. everything eo?'' asked the old lady,

"Must everything go?" asked the old lady,
clasping her withered hands tightly.
II SHOULD think you'd be too thankful that
your life was sayeI to fret about anything
else, and il it hadn't been for your nephew
YOU have been burnt up with the house" I"
remarked blunt neighbor
"Oh. Polly. Polly! My beautiful, blessed
Po!l!' shrieked Miss Pinkbam, suddenly re-
membering her pet. 'She's burning up,
right here in the s.t:ing-room window. Save
her! oh. pray you, save her"
"Too late. marm. The fires gone 90 far
'twould be dangerous to step inside the build
ing. and a miserable bird isn't of enough i'm
portance that man should peril his life to
save her."
But Will felt grant pang Of pity for poor
Poll as well as for his aunt's agony on her
account, and just then the birds screams
were heard above the cracking Of the flames
and TIE roaring Of the wind.
Without pausing to reflect q moment he
dashed In through the snoke-blInded door
way. The crowd, which had been too much
paralyzed with amazement to hold him back,
called after him in dismay.
Hell never come out again, never!'' they
called.
But he did come out again. 1t seemed
hardly the space Of q moment before he reap
peared, bringing Poll with him. who, judging
by the noise she made. was still sound, and
dropping the cage at the feet OF her overjoyed
mistress he fell senseiess to the ground.
When he came to his senses once more he
was lying on n lounge In the sitting room Of
the parsonage, which was situated on the
other side OF the church, with several anxious
faces bending over him.
The Washington times., 1894-06-13
der away from his tasks. But if ever boy
tried to be faithful il was he


tried to be faithful, it was he.
What to do now he did not know. 1t
seemed almost impossible that he should 20
back to his uncle's. for he was very poor and
had SO many children OF his own that he was
sSmetimes at his wits ends to provide enough
for them to eat. VIII was only l2 years old
so OF course there was nothing that he could
do to earn his living, unless some other
farmer should take him in and give him his
board for what chores he would be able to
perform.
He was an orphan and had no relatives
living with the exception of this one uncle.
his mothers brother, and an aunt. the sister
OF his father. This aunt was rich and &C.
centric maiden lady. Her father, who bad
been offended with his son. Wills father,
when he died, left all his large estate to her
and when Wills uncle had taken him to her
when he first arrived ut Greenfield she re-
fused to recognize him at all, saying that it
was very unlikely tina. he was her brothers
son, and that she hated boys anyway.
She lived in n little cottage which resem-
bled that OF Dame Clump, in the old story
book. She had one maid servant, as elderly
and grim as herself, and a parrot which she
almost worshiped. The parrot was old and
cross, but a remarkable taIker. The village
children were always anxious to obtain an
interview with her, but the neighbors were
made angry by her not altogether polite re-
marks as they passed the house in Summer
and the cage was hanging out Of doors.
The congregation in the church, which was
very near, were disturbed by her noise when
the doors and windows were opened. and
many a time the life Of Miss Caroline Pink
hams Poll had been seriously threatened.
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DR.. PARKER. IIl4 G Street N. w.
MARKET LACKED BuoYANcY.
Sugar Again Leads the List as the Active
Stock on Change.

Sugar Again Leads the List as the Active
Stock on Change.
NEW YoRK, June 1a.-Thers was little or moth
ing Of interest in the share speculation to-day,
and although the closing prices in most cases
show advance compared with yesterday,
there was nothing Of buoyancy in the marfet
and the trading was as a rule irregular and un-
settled The activity was confined to three
stocks-Sugar, st. Paul, and Burlington and
Quincy-and Chicago Gas, which had some
prominence in the dealings, was the only other
stock in which the transactions exceeded 5000
shares
Sugar was weak at tho opening on sales Of
block of stock bought before the recent advance
on which profits were taken; when this was out
of the way good Duying moyemen. WAS in
auglrated by brokers Of the sugar clique, and
cover, swelling tho volume Of the purchases
and causing a stesdy advance The early de-
cline was " and a gain Of 2hs WAS made There
was good deaf OF stock bought in TO close Out
short accounts ia view of the closing Of the
books for the dividend tomorrow.
In the late dealings Sugar reacted ", leaving
per cent St Paul was bought by London and
the room traders during the morning, and rose
u TO 61 subsequently losing VI. TIE specula-
tion In the s,ock was strepgthened by report
near the current quotation OF the exchange
Burlington and Quincy opened ct an advances Of
M ana fEen On SeiilDg ORDERS. DeueStu 10 De
mainly for the Boston account, broke lss, clos
ing ut recovery ofA per cent
The raid on Burlington was made in the hope
Of bringing out some long stock, but did not
meet with any measure OF success. Chicago
Gas fiuctuated between 1G3s and az, closing
within S Of the top price ut an advance Of "a on
the dag. There was onews on the street affect
ing this stock
The declaration Of the regular Western Union
dividend was followed by r ssmi-on1cial state
ment that IL was fully earned during the past
had fha afra.- e nf m % a
stock upk On the other hand the declaring of
the usual dividend on Manhattan resulted In q
gain for the shares Of 1ss per cent Both events
had slightly good influence on the general mar
ket. and the fact that no gold was Withdrawn for
shipment TO Europe tomorrow also was a favor
able factor Of the speculation
In the late dealings the market was duh and
steady to firm, some few shares showing signs
OF weakness, and at the close the speculation
was fairly firm. Advances were established OF
4ss in Canada Pacific, 1Is in Northwest and Del.
aware and Hudson, and ] In Pullman. The
shares which declined more than fraction
were Cotton Oil preferred, IA; Rubber, ~, and
Denver and Rio Grande preferred, !.
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p FORTUNATE FIRE.
Gsusan Hartley SWEET in Portland Transcript,


1t was very unfortunate morning at the
Gibson farm, and Will Pinkham had been
blamed .or every misfortune that had hap
pened. In the first place, the gobbler, who
was the last survivor of a prize breed, though
nncommonly fierce and untamable, had in
some way got out OF the coop-the farmer
protested that Will had left the door open
and rounced upon the back of q lady with
ned saawl on who was visiting at the squire's.
And the squire's hired man had thrown
>stone at him, wounding him SO that itwas
feared he would die. Then whole pail of
milk had been spilled at milk-pail time on
account Of Wills careless handling. Mrs.
Gibson said. but in reality because the pail
had rusted and suddenly given way. Dobbip
had loss shoe when Will was driving her
home from mill, and Black berry, the best
COW. had hurt her leg very badly by stepping
through a hole in the floor which viii had
forgotten to mend
lt was of no use, Mr.. Gibson declared. the
boy would never make any kind OF farmer
ana as for help, he was just good for moth
Ing. She told him he might as well 20 back
to his uncle's; he could not Keep him any
longer. DOUBTLESS Will never would make a
very good farmer; he was hardly strong
enough TO do rough labor and then he was
very fond of books. and his mind would wan
The Washington times., 1894-06-13
Inttipns from the Courts

Daisy Dubnnt has been granted divorce from
Frank s Dubant on the ground of desert!On.
Lillian May Fowler has entered suit for d7o.ce
from James W. Fowler on the grounds oil Illegal
marriage and brutality.
The case OF Policeman Charles Eing, charged
with assault.ng .iIS Auiiie Back, VIII come up
for trial in the police court Friday morning.
next
In the case Of Jo.n Morgan. charged with tho
murder of howard smith tie impeneling CT the
jury WIS heyun before Judge McCoinGs IN Grim
lnal court No. =
In tt. casa of Frank VS.. hirsh, Justice Shep-
arc. FOR the CONT OF appeals. has decided that,
u,der The law OF the District, q wife earnings
do mo- become her separate property.
Harris p Hurst mas fled a till in equity
agaiLss William 81. Saunders & Co and Marshal
A. y Wilson, ptayin., that a certain lease be-
tween the complainant ana Saunders ~ Co.
may he canreIed. and that the marshal may
be res ralned II ON serving a writ Of ejoctme Mt
upon the complainant.
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Ancient order United worxmeu.

SAN FBAScIsco. CAL, June 12--The su-
preme lodge of the A. o. Z. W. began to-day
with 200 delegates present. Supreme Master
Jordan said that despite the great business
depression the growth OF the order during
the year had been highly satisfactory. Su-
preme Recorder Acker reported that up to
January, 1884. s500o. 900 had been paid to
benefciaries The total number OF lodges
January was 4.S31: members. 325.7 775 Pub
lie exercises were held tonight in three diff
ferent places in San Francisco and also IN
Oakland
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VAssAR.s COMMENCEMENT.
Closing of the College Year at the Grea
School for Women

Closing of the College Year at the Great
School for Women.
PoUGuKEEPsIE, n. Y, June I2-The graduating
class OF vassar College held exercises in celebra-
tion Of class day this afternoon. Tho seventy
one graduates, with the other students, faculty,
and guests completely iilled the college chapel,
which was decorated with daisies and pink car
nations, the class flower The president Of the
class, Miss Blanche Ferry, presided.
After an orchestral selection Miss Ferry deliv-
cred the address OF welcome TO the guests. The
oration was made by Miss Ellen Dundas Chatter.
A soprano solo was rendered by Miss Ada Lom-
bard, and Miss Leonora Howe read the class his
tory. Following the chapel exercises the class
tree was dedicated, and the ceremony Of bury.
ing the class records performed.
On behalf Of the graduates, Miss Melvine Vank-
leek delivered she class spade 10 the juniors and
the latter's reply was made by Miss Anna
Jeanette Graham. Singing Of the class song,
written by Miss Leonora Howe, followed.
An alumni dinner, at which covers were laid
for 200, was given at noon. Commencement
takes place tomorrow morning.
The Washington times., 1894-06-13
New York Cotton.
HerrOnizing Carriers legislation.

There will to-day assemble in this city, at
the rooms Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. representatives OF various bodies
having al interest in the hurmonizing of state
and federal legislation in the regulation of
the business OF common carriers. The meet
ing had rs inception at the last annual con-
vention of railroad commissioners. held In this
city n Nay, at which time u report was
adop:ra recommending the appointment OF u
committee OF five members to confer with
Representative from the National Board OF
Trade. the Nationa! Transportion Association,
the Interstate Commerce Commission and the
transportation interests regarding amend
ments 10 The interstate commerce law.