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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 1.-Two fircmen wcrc killed and five injured in n fro which destroyed the mill building at Randolph and Jefferson streets. The loss will ng- yregatc S35, 900; fully insured.
 The building is 900 feet long and foui stories in height and is situated in the hcart of the mill district It is owned by David Cochran, who occupied the third and fourth floors for spinning cotton yarns. Part of the second floor was used by McCloskey X O'Hara as n carpet clean ing establishment, and the remainder of the structure was vacant.
 The fire is supposed to havc originated from n spark struck by nail in the pick ing machine on the second floor. The aames spread rapidly among tho inflam- mablc contents of the mill and were sub ducd only after the entire southern DOT tion Of the structure had been euttcd None of the adjoining buildings was se- riously damaged
 After the fro was qucnched seven fire men entered tho third floor and turned their hoses on largo quantity of cotton that was stored there. suddenly. with out the slightest warning. the floor gave way with n crash. prccipitating the men to the first floor, where they were buried among the debris, Two uf them were taken out dying, having been smothcred by the bales of cotton.
 Those killed were George Gcislcr of en- zine No. 2l and George Dickel of Truck C. They died on their way to the hospital.
 The five other flremcn sustained less se- rious injuries. The coroner will invcsti- gate the condition of the floors and walls of the building. The weight of the cot ton caused the weakened floor joists to give way, and 1t is said that tho supports were so weak that the added weight of the water caused tho accident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
A BALLOONIST'S FALL.
Mile. Lamont Dropped Two Thousand Feet
 and Is still Alive.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Aug. 3.-Five thou sand people saw Mile Lamont, n hot mir halloonist, fall 5000 feet at tho Pines here. She went up on Q trapeze attached to tho balloon, but within two minutes after leaving tho earth the spectators saw the parachute with which she was to make her descent sailing away from the largo bag filled with hot air. and the next instant tho balloon collapsed.
 Mile. Lamont sustained severe internal injuries, D broken hip and n badly bruised head. Fl Irr condition is critical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
How to Make Orange Chips.

Cut the oranges in quarters and care fully squeeze all juice through a sieve. Soak the peel in water. and the next day boil until tender. Drain and slice the peel. put it into the juice. weigh as broad earthen dish. Place over the fire at moderate distance, often stirring till the chips candy and then put them in a cold room to dry. They will not be sufficiently dry in three weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Jame.town's Opera House Burned.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, Aug. 3.-Allen' $ Opera House caught fro, and tho interior was gutted. Tho building cost $Si, 900 13 years ago and is practically ruined, al- though the walls remain standing. It is insured for S2I, 900. The fire is supposed to have originated from an explosion of chemicals stored back of the stage. The property in adjoining stores was saved, but the thcater Is n total wreck. Tho Mora company, which Is playing a flyc weeks summer engagement, lost all its wardrobes amounting to Sl, 900, on which there Is no insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Excitement at fin. Reformatorv.

ELMIRA, N. Y., Aug. 3.-What some persons regard as m attempt to burn the Elmira reformatory occurred here. Tho guards noticed n man trying to break into tho windows of the institution. Five diff ferent guards fired without effect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
How to Make Ordinary Cloth Waterproof

How to Make Ordinary Cloth Waterproof
 In n pail of soft water put half pound of sugar of lead Cthe acetate of leaO and n half pound of alum Stir this at intervals until 1t becomes clear. then pour it off into another pail and put the garments therein and let them stand for 24 hours. Then hang up to dry without wringing. Garments treat ed thus can be worn in the widest storm of wind or rain without the wearer get ting even damp The rain hangs in glob- ules upon the cloth, and cloth that is waterproof is better and more healthy than rubber goods
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Miss Cora Elizabeth Cronin of Third street left to-day for n ten days vacation at Lake Saranac.
 Miss Kittie Garvey of Brooklyn. New York. is visiting her uncle. Thomas Gar. vey. B John street.
 James Hartley. the four months old son of James Hartley. 10 Green street died last night of eholera infAntam. The funeral took place at o'clock this af. tsrnoon.
 The South Brooklyn school com. mittee met last night and reappointed Miss Margaret k. Fitzpatrick and Miss Frances E. Bowes teachers in the district school for one year.
 Michael Hogan of 144 Washington avenue has gone on a vacation to Ireland. Besides the pleasure of a visit to the friends and associates of his early years MT Hogan has in view the building up of his health which has not been very good for the past year.
 This would be a good day for the road board to visit Washington avenue between the tracks of the Naueatuck and New Eng land roads The street at this point. es- pecially at the corner of South Riverside street, is in shocking condition It is always so whenever a heavy shower falls.
 Maurice Clark of 7I South Leonard street was fourteen years old yes terday and about twenty of his school mates gathered at his home last night and gave him a rousing birthday party. The Misses Mamie Calvin and Lizzie Clark presided at the organ and the party sang songs. recited. and danced until about 10 o'clock.
 -Contractor McManus Is making good headway with the sewer in Simon street One hundred and fifty-two feet has already been laid and inspected. The street is about seven hundred feet long and the property owners hope that steps will be taken to put down sidewalks as soon as the sewer is completed. The sewer in Summit street is finished and has been in- spected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
In scnatc and ,Ion.c.

WA>mINGToN, Aug. a-But ono more appropriation hill-thr drficicncy-rc- mains tu be acted on by the senate, tho sundry civil having been passed after a three days discussion. The most impor- tant amendments adopted were the in erase of the quarantine fund from $624, 0O0 10 $l, 0O0, 900 and donating l,oOn, 900 acres of ''dcscrt" lands to the states to which the desert land laws apply. as we'll as to Nebraska Kansas Utah. Arizona, Now Mexico and Oklahoma Tho resolu- tion introduced yesterday by MT. Chand- Tor looking to tho investigation nf tho Do minion Coal company was laid before the senate and Eayo rise to a sharp speech by Mir. Chandler. but was not acted on. The house adopted the majority resolutions of the committee on elections unseating MT Funston Ckan) and giving the seat to II. L. MuOrc The conference reports on the District of Columbia and Indian appro- priation bills were adopted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
CURTAINS id-Summer elegss1,9g gss1,9eg
 With Special Mems Low Furnishings
 SATURDAY,
 Aug 4th

MEN'S UNDERWEAR Mems camel's hair underwent. good heavy weight and well finished. regular price 9Sc Saturday 59
 MEN'S SHIRTS Mems laundered neglise shirts. in sAteen. serge and eheviOts. regular price 75c Saturday. 5l
 MEMS HALF HOSE. Mems half hose. m tan shades. regular price l5c Saturday.
 MEN-S SHIRTS. Mems IAundered neglige shirts, in all the iates; oolorings of the season regular price 9Sc Saturday. d
 MEMS UNDERWEAR. Mems French bAlbIiggan undsrwear in large variety of fancy shades. regular price soc Saturday. 2g
 MEMS SHIRTS. Mems unlaundered white shirts, open fIont and short bosom. made of LAngion muslin and 2 ply bosom, regular price 9SC Saturday. 5C
 MEN'S Half Hose Mems imported half hose. in black fast color and seamless. regular price 20c Saturday. l2l
 MEN'S SHIRTS. Mems laundered white shirts, made of good muslin and 3 ply bosom, regu- lar price 75c Saturday. ig MEMS HANDKERCHIEFS. Mems hemstitched. oOlOred border. haudkerchisfs regular price lOc Saturday. ;
 MrN-S STTTpTS Mems fancy dress shirts. with white bodies and colOred bosom, regular price SIPS Saturday. U
 MEN'S SCSPENDERS. Mems fancy web suspenders. ina variety of shades. regular pTlce 2Oc SAturdAy. l2l
 MEN'S NIGHT SHIRTS. Mems night shiIts. in plain white and fancy silk trimmed. regular price 9Sc Saturday. 5O
 MEMS NECKWEAR- Mems neckweAr, in silk. satin. m f1ur IR hand. teck and bovs. LR variety of shad@s eIsi styIe>. regular yrlrr. 3.Ac Saturday. 2J
 BOYS WAl~TS- Boys psTeale waists. small sizes. regular price 39c Saturday. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Tennc-see's Election

NASHVILLE, Aug. 3-Partial returns from the principal counties in tho state show that tho Democratic nominees for judges of the supreme court have defeated the Republican Populist fusion ticket for judges by good majorities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Steamer Iinrnrsi.

s, PORTLAND. Or, Aug. a-Privato dis patches received from wanstg. R. C., state that the steamer Columbia took fra while lying at the woodyar,i above the boundary line on the Columhi river and was entirely destroyed No hves were
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03

MONTREAL, Aug. 3.-It has just leaked out that last month number of Ameri- can crooks made deep laid plan to rob the Grand Trunk pay car. No arrests wero made, but the car, which usually carries $is0, O00 has since been fitted out with a regular arsenal and n guard of half a dozen men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Loyal to Cleveland.

ST. PAUL, Aug. a-Sccretary F. K. Smalley of the h ,mocratic state central committee and of the Stato Democratic association tcndcrod his resignation to Chairman Cutcheon because the commit tee refused to indorse President Cleve- lands letter to Congressman Wilson on tha tariff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
JAPAN READY TO STRIKE
Her Ships Gathering For a Big
 Naval Battle.
u HUNG CHANG Is IN DISGRACE.
Tho Chinese Emperor Is wroth at the Min istcr's Management of the War and Ha. Ordered His Yellow Jacket Stripped on. An Imperial Manifesto to Japan.


 TOKYO. Aug. 3s-Tho Japaneso fleet is concentrating its strength at knnghwn, an island at the mouth of tho Seoul rivor, and n great naval fight k expected shortly.
 Previous to the capture of tho Row Shing the Chinese had landed 5. 900 troops at Asan, W hero they had intrcnched them selves. The whole Chinese fleet is now assembled there, and Q decisive naval bat tic Is Imminent
 Committees of merchants here arc pro viding immense funds for carrying on the war.
 SHANGHAI, Aug. 3.-The emperor has divestcd Ii Hung Chang of the yellow jacket in consequence sf supposed remiss- ness in prosecuting the war.
 Twenty thousand Chinese have crossed the Yellow river, and $. GOO have left Mouyden for Seoul Double pay has been promised to ships officers as a douceur Dcscrters from Ticn- tsin havo been bcs headed.
 TIEN-TsIN, Aug. 3.-Tho emperor of China has issued n manifesto in response to Japan's declaration of war. The mani festo declares that tho emperor accepts the war which Japan has thrust upon him and orders the viccruys and commanders of the imperial forces to root these pcsti- lential Japanese from their lairs.''
 The emperor throws tho whole blame for the shedding of blood upon the Japa- nose. who, ho asserts, arc fighting in an unjust cause.
 The emperor has expressed 6 desire to como to Tien-tsin in order to Do ncar the center of interest, but Viceroy Li Hung Chang Is opposed to the movement on the ground that Tion- tsin does not afford suitable accommodations for his majesty. A council of war was held here. After ward the viccroy told the representatives of tho European powers that he was confl- dent of the ultimate defeat of tho Japa- nese. He had no fears of an attack upon Taku, the garrison there had been strongly rc-cnforccd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Japanese Army Ably Commanded.

BERLIN, Aug 3.-Thc Japanese colonel who now commands the Japanese troops in Korea formerly served. with other Jap ancse officers. in the German army and distinguished himself greatly. The Chi nese will find that he Is not A foe to be deSnispH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Goa, opcra,or. RcorranI,e.

PITTsBURG, Aug. 3.-Thc old Associa-
 ton of Railroad Coal Operators, which disbandcd during the rec snt strike, was renrganized under the name of the Pitts burg Association of Railroad Coal Opcr-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Fountain BIown Up.

MoNrcLAIR, N. J., Aug. 3.-Thc w c. T. U. drinking fountain on Bloomfield avenue was partially destroyed by the OK. plosion of gas-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
ror Governor of Georyia.

ATLANTA, Aug. 3.-At tho state Demo cratic convention here w. Y. Atkinson was nominated for governor without op- position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Pur,,i.t. Arrested as yarrants.

CHICAGO, Aug 3-Solly Smith, the prize fighter and Jack Flaherty, another pugilist, were in court here charged with vagrancy. They were fined each $50, but suspended on condition that they leave town in 24 hours and they promised to leave
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
RIp Grand Army Picnic.

LAUREL PARK, Mass, Aug. 3.-The annual picnic of the Grand Army posts of western Massachusetts and their auxilia- ries hero drew an attendance of over J, OO0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Hx,,od,n, ao,l.r KiIIed Tbree.

DAHLGREN. Ills, Aug. 3.-The boiler of
 thrasher engine exploded on farm two miles east of this place, resulting in
 the instant death of three persons and the
 serious and probably fatal injury of two | and slight injuries to several others
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
rex.. Democrat. RenomInat. BelI.

FORT woRTH. Tex., Aug. 3-C. K. Bell
 was today unanimously ronominated for congress by the Eighth district Democratic convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Crushed by n Fall of Coal.
Plot to Rob n Pay Car.

SHAMoKIN. Pa. Aug. 3.-Frank Adams was crushed to death by d fall of coal ai Burnside colliery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Brick Wall Fell on Pipemcn.

DETROIT. Aug. S.-Onc fireman was killed and six were injured in fire which destroyed the blaming mill and lumber yards of F.. G. Richards & Co. and Hun ton, Myles X Weeks. The property loss will aggregate close to $50, 900.
 The plants were located at Franklin and Rivard streets adjoining thesDetroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee tracks. The water supply was so poor that the firemen were hampered. They succeeded in prevent ing the flames from spreading into adj join ing factories, but several freight cars with their contents were destroyed before they could Dc removed. The Richards blaming mill was of brick, three stories high.
 While two squads of pipemen were play ing streams at the southeast corner of the mill a portion of the wall gave away, and n half dozen tiremcn were caught by tho falling brick, with the following results:
 Eugene Mccarthy, pipeman No. l9 com pany, was killed and his body frightfully mangled.
 The following fircmen were injurcd Henry Trapp, pipeman No. 6, body crush cd, head badly burned; George w. Lyons, pipeman No. 6, hip broken. body bruised; Lieutenant Louis Tate. Company 6, back injured. leg crushed: Thomas Schicbcl, pipcman No. 19. leg broken and burned; Charles Bofbcritz, pipeman No. IA, body bruised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Another Blaze In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3-The lumber district was visited by second fire, which for U time threatened to rival in destructive ness that of Wednesday night. Before it was subdued 1t had wiped out the yards of tho following concerns: John Spry | Lumber company A. J. Mclean. cedar posts; r. Farrell, cedar posts. In addition Co the lumber yards the wooden bridge over the Chicago river at Ashland avenue was totally destroyed.
 The fro was on piece of land 25O fcet long and half as wide lying between two loading slips for vessels. It is directly cast of where the fire was checked Wcdncs- day night. The fire department had been gradually withdrawn during the day and evening. but one engine company and two fireboats were playing on the ashes of the yards burned over the previous night. X lively blaze supposed tu have originated from some cmbcrs, sprang up in the north end of the Spry lumber yards. X high northwest wind was blowing, and the flames, which Tn few minutes werc beyond the control of the fircncn, began to travel rapidly southward.
 Calls for help were sent, but nu power could havc prevented the dCstTuCtiun of the Spry yards. and in 3O minutes they were roaring furnace The fir,bOats ran mp, ono to the east and one to the west cf the burning lumber, and the engines devoted their attention for the most part to the protection of adjoining prnp,riy. for they could not get d0wn on the ground where the fire was located. The yards covered it from end to end and from side to side and wcrr on fire in every part For n time the danger was very great.
 The long tongues of flame lCapcd al- most across the river, which is fully 200 feet wide at this point. and set fire to the Ashland avenue bridge. which fell in the water within h minutes after 1t began to blaze. Just beforc it caught firC Engine Company No. 29 came laundering across 1t to work on the fire.
 X sheet of flame wrapped itself around the engine slightly sCorChing several men and badly burning Peter Fleming. the driver. He chung 10 his seat. however and urged his horses through the flames. both of them being severely singcd. Fleming is in the hospital, but will rccovcr.
 In the slips adjoining tho fire wcrr scv- cral vessels, all of which had narrow cs capes. All of them got off without injury with the exception of the propeller Albert SOpcr. which caught fire. but bccause of the prompt action of her crew in getting her into the river and extinguishing the flames was not severely burned At 10 O clock the fire department had the flames SD under control that there was no dan ger of its spreading to other lumber yards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
FIERCE FLAMESAT WORK
Bremen Meet Death Tn Phila-
 delphia and Detroit.
CHICAGO HAS ANOTHER BIG BLAZE.

A Weakened Floor Carried Seven Firemen Down, and Two Were Crushed to Death by Bales of Cotton-BrIck Wall Toppled Over on Pipemen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-03
Wants, For Sale, To Rent.

" ASTED-A rssitiu1 tsy y.agua.- man vh, W | not afraid of w"Ek- sAsgdst--- T F.. this office
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-05-05

-
J. F. Golden, Of Algiers, and Miss
Adeline Joret, Of this place, were
married 10 the Catholic church
Thursday, April 26, by Father T:
Fl. Smith, and departed on the Of.
ternoon train for their future home
in Algiers. Mr.. Golden is chief
clerk in the Morgan railroad Office
at Algiers, a very nice gentleman;
who has in Adeline one of the
sweetest, prettiest and most indus
trious wives in the country. We
wish them a long and happy future.
City Review.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-05-05
Sherif's Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, Parish of LAT
ayette, 18th Judicial District
Court, No
Sarazin Trahan VS.. Jean Trahan.

Sarazin Trahan VS.. Jean Trahan.
BY virtue of an order of sale issued
by the Hon. aforesaid court in the mat
tiers of the above numbered and enti-.
tied case authorizing and empowering
to sell at pubcic auction the prop
erty hereinafter described, | will
proceed to sell at public auction to the
last and highest bidder at the front
door of the court house at AbbeVille on
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1894,
the following described property to wit:
One certain tract of prairie land sit.
uated in Vermilion parish containing 20
superficial arpents to be taken in the
due northern portion of the e ] of.the
NE / of Sec 81 in TIP IL SR l E.
Another tract of prairie land in Yer,
million parish containing as and 48-100
superficial arpents being the N ! of N !
of NE I O. Sec II in TIP IL SIR 2 E. !,
Terms and conditions:-The above
property will be sold on a credit of one
two and three years from day of sale
with five per cent per annum interest
from day of sale together with ten per
cent for attorneys fees in case the
amounts are not paid at their respec-
tive maturities and to be secured by
special mortgage with vendors priv
ilege on the land sold. The purchaser
to assume payment of taxes of 1894.
Lot l to be sold for not less than 81
per arpent; and lot 2 for not less than
So per arpent.
Shifts Office, Abbeyille Mays '94.
A. L. LEBLANC, Shf.
Per L. O. Broussard, by. Shift.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-05-05
See tile Worlds Far for Fifteen
Cents.

Upon receipt of your address and
fifteen cents 10 postage stamps, we
will mail you prepaid our Souvenir
Portfolio of the Worlds Columbian
Exposition, the regular price is so
cents, but hs we want you to have
one, we make the price nominal.
You will find it a work of art and q
thing to be priced. 1t contains full,
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with descriptions Of same. and is
executed in highest style of art. II
not satisfied with it, we will refund
the stamps and let you keep the
book, Address
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Chicago, Ill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-05-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

Ny Stallion Talton, is now ready
to serve mares from this date on till
the 18th of August. Terms $500
cash, and $1,000 on approved Sc
curity. | will try and prevent all
accidents. but will be responsible for
none. The horse will be found at the
stable formerly occupied by Paul
Montague.
WARREN CARTER, Owner.
AbbevilIe, April Z.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-05-05
NAPOLEON.
$HOO Reward. sIOO:

The readers of the Abbeville Meridional
will be pleased to learn that there is at
least n dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages. and that
is catarrh. Halls catarrh cure is the only
positive cure now known to to the medical
fraternity. Gatarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires q constitutional treatment
Halls catarrh cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of The system, thereby destroying the fouA.
dation of the disease, and giving tie patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One Hum
dred Dollars for n case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Price 75e. Sold by all druggists.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-05-05
CORRESPONDENCE,
Items OfEmterest Gathered from
Our NeishbOring Villages.

Prairie Greig, April %.
Mrs. R. S. johnson is on the sick
list.
DR.. schilIing is putting up a drug
store.
The schools are getting ready to
close the term.
Clarence Moss is planting a rice
crop near our little burg.
There was a party at Mrs. S. NJ.
Henry's recently, and all had a good
time.
Mr.. Conerly sits ont on his store
gallery as if he was planning future
enterprises.
Crops are progressing. Roads
are getting good. improvements
are geing on in our little burg.
Misses Mamie Moss and Emma
Henry are on the sick list, but we
are glad to note they are recovering.
Will M, Hearne Of the MERI-
DIoNAL staff, and Ben Hudson, was
at our Sunday school last Sunday, in
company with two pretty ladies.
Judge Trahan is making head
way in his crop. We saw 6 teams
there this. The judge says he wants
to marry. aud that bad. Now girls
here is the only good chance of your
lives. .e
Quite an excitement on the public
road a few days ago. Joe's horse
got tangled in the reins and took
fright, run and upset the cart,turning
Joe out, and then running into
Henry Lees cart, frightening some
of the ladies.
NAPOLEON.