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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
HUNGRY EXPLORERS.
They Say Lieutenant Peary Did Not Gi
 Them Enough to Eat.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 2S.-Since the TO- turn of the Peary expedition from north Greenland on Tuesday last there have been stories of dissatisfaction on the part of the members concerning Peary's con- duct of the enterprise and the quality and quantity of the food he compelled them to eat.
 The interview had with Mrs. Peary in Washington, in which she was at a loss to undcrstan the complaints, has caused much scIssion hero, and the members Of the ,;::ty held n conference at the BiE--' d.. a,:ro to consider the advisa- bil [, nc n statement of their req SOL le siaction. The conference Wa cl nd closed doors and lasted scvcrhs ..n ra.
 Atlt cun-. usion the mem bers declined to state what had been decided upon fur ther than that it was not their intention to make answer to Mrs. Peary's state ments at this time. The party has not yet disbandcd, however, and a further con sultation may be held.
 w. T. Swain, who was one of the party and went out with Peary as his private secretary, said: We are under no con- tract with Peary as regards dissatisfac- tion with his management. The only agreement that exists was made by us on board ship while we were returning to Philadelphia. We then agreed that we would say nothing unless Mrs. Peary opened her lips
 This, sco, shc did. I consider my self at perfect liberty to speak As for my contract with peary, it was broken by him repeatedly during the course of the expedition
 ''He agreed that we were to be treated as gentlemen, for one thing l can say that Lieutenant Peary himself certainly did not act us gentleman among gentle men. Mrs. Pcary. I sec has something to say about tho food. Lot me give you our menu during the last two months of our stay while we waited for the relief party. This menu was the outcome of Peary's arrangements and was due to in sufficient provisioning in the beginning:
 -Cornmeal mush, sprin- kled by Peary with sugar with n sparing hand; bacon with all tho fat fried out of 1t; an occasional spoonful of Boston beans out of a can; coffee.
 'Lunch-Boiled seal meat, tasting like stale mutton flavorcd with coal oil; corn brcad tea .s
 "Dinner-Reindcer meat when we could got it, seal meat when we couldn't; beans occasionally and-don't omit this-one half slice of white bread; coffee.
 "On Sunday evening" as n special treat, VIC had for dessert ono can of tomatoes among the party.
 What Peary and his wife had wo didn't know. They lived apart, and not one of us was ever during tho whole time invited to their quarters.
 ''Peary treated us to n lot of red tapo and autOcratic rules that had serious con sequences sometimes. l am lame on ac- count of 1t. He would order some of us to go on n 75 mile sledgo journey to pro cure food for his dogs and only gavo us an hours warning when half day could havo been accorded. An hour did not suffice to dry our fur stockings. and we ran tho risk of frozen feet My toe, which lamos me, is frozen in just that way. And ono thing can add-no arctic expedition can ever succeed which takes 0 woman along to hamper 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
WILSON TO ENGlISHMEN.
The Tarin Reformer Speaks to the London
 Chamber of Commerce..


 LONDON, Sept. es-Congressipen w. L. Wilson of West Virginia was enter tafnsd at dinner at GIe Hotel Metropole last evening by the chamber of commerce of London.
 MT. Wilson, rising to respond to e toast, was greeted with cheers, which lasted for several minutes. The various points In his speech were also warmly choered. After acknowledging the honor conferred upon him and rociting the events of the long struggle to overthrow protection MT. Wilson said:
 All tho people saw that our system was generating n brood of monopolies so powerful as to defy tho law and which used part of the wealth they drew from sharing in the power of taxation to increase their privileges, dcbauch elections and corrupt legislation. l am quite sure that our protective policy has already served to promote the trade of other nations, and if continued would still further promote such trade and pre- eminently your own.
 So standing before you a representa- tive of those who arc striving for a froer commercial policy for the United States, I fear I cannot ask you to rajoice at its adoption except as you may prefer right principles to selfish advantage. Protec- tion has seen our voluntary withdrawal from the seas and from the neutral mar kets. Our protectionists have boon build ing dcfenses to keep you and other na- tions from competing with us in our home market. Tho tariff roformers are breaking down these dofonses.
 Let us all compete in all the markets of the world. Not only is our production of cotton and food products growing moro rapidly than our consumption, but we have today q manufacturing plant which, urged to its full capacity, can in six months fully meet our demands for a year. The tarin hitherto has given many temptations to form trusts limit tho out put and lessen wages. But fortunately the way now seems open to givo tho work ing people moro control over their wages and to break up the monopolies which arc corrupting our politics It must be with ourselves, and without boosting may say that it is not in our lineage or character anywhere long to be underiings. This is the real meaning of the aspiration for the great reform movement in America It is in no selfish or exuitant temper that thus give you neighborly warning of our plans and expectations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The American Ring Co has relaid the walk in front of the factory and it is the hope of pedestrians in that section, that others in the neighborhood will make 6 like improvement in front of their prop. erty.
 pr Benedict has been called in to take charge of the Donahue boy. whose foot was injured by the cars on the New England road the other morning. The doctor does not care to say anything about the case. but thought it would be we'll to wait for day or two and see how it vii look at that time.
 The nucleus of Court Martin He'll mann. A. O. F. of A. held an interesting meeting in George Hellmann's hall last night. A committee consisting of P. J. Lawlor. H. A. Hellmann and J. F. Colloty was appointed to look up suitable place and report at the next meeting. A re- ception followed after the meeting at which some of the members showed them selves possessed of more than ordinary oratorical powers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
Chinese lacked Ammunition.

LONDON, Sept. 2S.-Tbe Pall Mall Ga zette publishes letter from shanghai saying that the Chinese navy cannot fight because the ships have only about 12 rounds of ammunition per ship, tho reg ular supply of ammunition having been sold. according to the Pail Mall Gazette s correspondent, by the captains of tho Chi nese warships. The correspond Jnt adds that one of theso commanders actually sold one of the ships Armstrong guns and goes to sea one gun short
 A dispatch to The Times from Shang- hai confirms tho Chinese report that the Japanese have been repulsed at both Anju and Wi-Ju.
 dispatch from SimIa to The Times says that the English papers thcre are urging the dispatch of troops to Hong kong and the other treaty ports from h. dia, as letters have been received report ing dangerous antiforeign feeling in those DlaceS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
THE WaterburyFurnitureCo, East Main St. The Gap of Dunloe on the Naugatuck Turnpike.

Anybody who has visited Killarney in Ireland will remember the famous Gap ot Dunloe" where Kate Kearney's beautiful little cottage stands. We called to see Kate the last time we were rambling there. and she gave us glass of pure goats milk. bless her heart Anyone who wishes to see the Gap of Duuloe reproduced will only have to take a ride down the Nauga- tuck road about two miles below the thrlv- ing Rubber town. We were delivering some Furniture. Carpets. Crockery. and Stoves in that direction the other day and we were struck with the beauty of the scene. The immense rocks sparsely covered with overhanging foliage, rising to dizzy heights above the valley below. with it's shady brooks, its murmering waters and winding narrow road, all of which brought back very vividly to our minds a faithful picture of the historic ''Gap of Dunloe" at the far famed lakes of Killarney, so fla miliar to thousands of Tourists Anyone out for a drive will be more than pleased to visit the American Gap of Dunloe" on the road to Beacon Falls. They will also thank us for drawing their attention to it. While you are admiring this lonely scene from natures book, don't forget that the Waterbury Furniture Go on East Main street is one of the principal sights ill mercantile development in Connecticut. And one visit to our establishment will show why the people are coming from every direction to trade here We are glad to be able to announce that we have another car load of those beautiful Polished Rockers. The price anywhere i s sS 50. we are selling them at S3-75.
 You will always praise us for this bar gain, as our motto is
 We Never Fool The Public"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
shortlidgs Acquitted.

MEDIA, Pa, Sept 2s.-The jury in the case of Professor Shortlidgc. who killed his wife, after deliberating an hour and a half returned with a verdict of not gull ty. Tho members of the jury announced that they based their verdict upon the ground that tho defendant was insane at the time of the commission of the crime. Professor Shortlidge will be taken back to the insane asylum at Norristown, whore he has been confined since the unfortu- nate affair which led 70 tho trial that has just onded. The verdict Is a very pop ular one here, and ther Ire strong hopes that tho unfortunate man may ultimately recover his reason.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
CHINESE COWARDICE.
Their Naval Officers Are Ac.
 cusing Each Other Now.
TWO JAPANESE DEFEATS CLAIMED.

A Proposition to Divide China Among Eu-
 ropean Nations Comes From n Russian
 source-Admiral Ting Says That Some of
 His Officers Ran Away.
 SHANGHAI, Sept. 2s.-The Chinese na- val officers now at Port Arthur and Tien- tsin are squabbling among themselves as to tho responsibility for the terrible Chi nese losses in the naval battle off the Ya- lu- A court of inquiry is sitting and has already found Captain Fong of the war ship Tsi-Guen guilty of cowardice in tho face of the enemy. He was condemned to be beheaded, and 1t is believed thot other officers will lose their heads.
 ' A telegram from the Kung Taotai at Port Arthur received by the commandant at Wei HaiW Wei positively accuses the commander of the Chen Y Yuen of taking flight with his vessel bsfore the battle at the first sight of the enemy's smoke.
 Admiral Ting, who remained at Port Arthur, has also telegraphCd to Wei Hai- Wei making grave charges against some of his OfliC CTS. The admiral declares that the Ping Yuen. the kwang Ting and tho Chm Chung. together with four torpedo boats, were up the Yalu river when the battle commenced. There they remained until all the fighting was over They then Shcaheu oub anu Inaue IOr IOrb ArtnuF. Two of these torpedo boats, however, arc said to be still missing.
 The admiral adds, Tho Japanese de- vcloped their plans and delivered their main attack so suddenly that we discov- cred ourselves to be surrounded and at- tackled on all sides"
 The Chinese have again endeavored to prevent the transmission of all news re- lating to the war. Three thousand spe- cially selected troops are on their way down the Yang Tsc- Kiang to join the northern army
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
HILL WILL NOT SAY YET
Will Give an Answer Only When
 Officially Notified.
MIR. GAYNoR HINTS AT DECLINING.
Candidate Lockwood and Lieutenant Gov ernor sheehan Get an Ovation at Buffalo and Make es-Congratuiations Are Still Pouring In on Hill.

Still Pouring In on Hill.
 ALBANY, Sept. aS. The speculation here regarding the acceptance or declina- tion of candidates nominated by the Dem- ocratic state convention continues. A De- cultar situation confronts Senator Hill. By resolution of tho convention the chairman was directed to appoint O com- mittee of five members to notify nomi- nees of their selection. Senator Hill, be- ing jointly the presiding officer and the selected nominee for governor, could not very well appoint a committee to notify himself. Clerk Do Freest of the state committee and the secretary of the con- vention will appoint tho committee today.
 Of course none of tho candidates will show discourtesy to che committee by giv- ing their answer to tho people before the committee visits them. Senator Hill is resting quietly at his homo hore He was in his law office, and did not see but a small percentago of tho people who called.
 To a reporter he said: II have arrived at no decision yet as to this nomination forced upon me. In fact, have not been officially notified, and until l am I can not say anything in the premises havo hardly had time to think over the sensa- tional events of Tuesday.
 Congrat uiations Pouring In.
 Senator Hill has received hundreds of congratulatory telegrams from people all over the country. Some of them arc in the forms of petitions asking him not to decline the nomination. Among those re- ceived wero these:
 August Belmont, New York city-I join with my fellow Democrats in expressing to you my gratitude for the sacrifice you arc making for us. Your candidacy will inspire the party with life and hope. We will organize at once in my neig ghDorhood.
 Abort B. Osborne, Corry. Pa-Your nomination means a revival of a sturdy. honest Democracy and will restore the dropping spirits of Democrats everywhere.
 c. E. Alexander cables from Paris: Delighted with news. Hope you accept {"
 General J. Marian, from New York: Hearty congratulations Victory assured under our old standard bcarcr.'
 F.. w. Mitchell, Cleveland-Tho Demo crats of New York have spoken. Your record in state and national affairs justi- fles tho hope of all truly loyal to our par ty that you will accept. This will insure victory. Ohio sends greeting.
 State Superintendent of Insurance James F. Pierue, Brooklyn-And now for work with coats of and sleeves rolled up. Will sse you soon.
 John X. sullivan, collector of internal revenue, New York-Pcrmit me to ronder you my sincere congratulations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
No Official War Reporters

WAsHINGToN, Sept. 2S.-When Secreta- ry Herbert's attention was called to the criticisms made by naval officers of his determination not to detail officers to ob- serve the oriental war on board Japanese war vessels, he said that the intelligent officers on board United States ships and the admiral commanding had been re- quested to be diligent in collecting in formation. No officers had applied to be detailed for such service, and it would be a grave matter to order an officer into a battle in which his country was not con cerned for the purpose of securing infor. nation which might be obtained by other means.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
WEANERS WON.
New Bedford strikers Granted All That
 They Demanded.

New Bedford strikers Granted All That
 They Demanded
 NEW BsDFoHD, Mass, Sept 2s.-The great textile strike in this city was broken when at n meeting of the weavers' union the employees of tho Pierce mill were in- structed tp q back t. work. The officials of this corp ratiCn have decided not nly to pay the ''ld rates If wages. but to fur nish sIecificati ms of wyrk aS demanded by the strikers, making the victory for the latter complete
 This initiative taken by the Pierce mill Is due tn tho fact that within the past few days this corporation has received a big order for fine gO, ds which 1t could not afford tn OveTlE.k. No concessions have yet been made t. the spinners Ur loom fixors. but such a course Is daily c xpccted, and tho early reSumpti' n of work by all other cloth mills Is l,E ked for.
 Killed by an Electric Car.
 PHILADELPHIA, Sept 2s.-John Nice. supposed to be from Cincinnati, was in stantly killed by an electric car.
 Froude's Condition Improved
 LONDON. Sept. eS The condition of James Anthony Froudc. the historian. is improved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28

We are CUNNING. FOR BUSINESS this Fall and we hit the mark every time. Our sl0. SIP and SIS Suits catch every GUS .omer who is looking for extra values at these prices. When you come to finer suits we are right in it. Suits as high as BPS; only few at this price. SIS. s2O and s22 are our big lines in fine Suits. Never better values than this season.
 Lightweight overOoats are very handy garment to have in our climate. Do you need one? You should see our stock Long. handsome garments s1O. to SIS. They will last for years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
Proposal to AnnIhila,e China.

ST. PETERsBURG, Sept. 2S.-The Novos- ti has published a most significant article referring to the war between China and Japan. During the course of this utter ance the newspaper says:
 Tho present time is favorable for Flu ropean intervention in the war, and this intervention should aim at effectually re- straining the warlike ardor of the com batants. A check to their ambition could best be accomplished by partition of Chi ma between Russia, Great Britain and France. This would be an act com parable with the conquest of America or the partition of Africa and would be of immense service to civilization, in which China has always been worse than use loss and unworthy.
 Europe can no longer tolerate the pill laGe of dwellings, the massacre of mission aries and the violation of commercial in- terests"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
Gaynor stilI silent.

RIvERMEAp, N. r., Sept. 2s.-Judge William J. Gaynor refused to talk on the subject of his nomination by the Demo cratic state convention as judge of the court of appeals. When court adjourned. in discharging tho jury he said he hoped to hold court in Suffolk county many times Mir. Gaynor then went by the aft eruoon train to Bellport, N Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
THE ALBANY CONVENTION.
The Reading Of the New Articles to B.
 Finished Today.

The Isaading or the Nc~ Articles 70 be
 Finished Today.
 ALBANY, Sept. 2s.-when tho oonstitu- tional convention met, tho proposed now constitution was on tho desks of the mem- bers, printed. An engrossed copy was also upon the clerks desk.
 The president announced this commit tee to present an address to tho people on tho proposed constitution: Messrs. Cook inham, Acker, Root, Hirsohberg. E- F.. Brown, c. B. Mclaughlin. McMillan, Bigelow, Jenks and Maybee.
 Tho roll was called to ascertain those present. and lI2 answered
 The clerk began to read tho proposed constitution as reported by MT. Foote from the committee on revision. There arc I5 sections of the proposed constitu- ton.
 Mir. Root moved to oxtend the time SO as to finish the reading of article l4 and then adjourn until 12 o'clock today.
 Mir Mcclure moved to amend by mak- ing 1t until 10 o'clock. Adopted, as was Mir Roots motion extending the session until the reading was concluded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
Aged Heiress Adopts A CIubman.

CHICAGO, Sept 2S.-Allen F. c. Wilde of the firm of James H. Wilde Go. well known merchants of this city, has been adopted by the widow of the late Profess or Garrison of Chicago. Mrs Garrison be- fore her marriage was Lady Mary Berry of England, heiress to extensive estates there. Mir Wilde, who is B years old and n prominent society and club man, mot Lady Berry several years ago, and she taking great fancy to him, has decided to make him her heir
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
MRS. VANDERBILT COMING
She VIII Arrive Tn New York Today on th
 Lucania-

NEW YORK, Sept 2s -M Mrs- William K. Vanderbilt, with hor children and sov- eral servants, Is among tho passengers on the Cunard steamship Lucania, which is due here today.
 A friend of the family said yesterday that Mrs Vanderbilt would go to Now port immediately on her arrival hero and begin proceedings against her husband for an absolute divorce.
 "Mr. Vanderbilt will not contest the suit" said he, for ho made 1t possible with deliberate intention and offered to seetle $500. 900 a year on his wife and children in the event of a separation with out the publicity attending a divorce. Mrs. Vanderbilt refused this offer, and the Vanderbilt fasnily will not make any effort to effect reconciliation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
The Kaiser-s Insult to Catholics.

BERLIN, Sept 2s.-The Catholic press and population are indignant because of the emperor's order that the schools shall celebrate the tricentenary of Gustavus Adolphus, the hero of the 80 years war. 1t is declared by the opponents of the or der that the celebration is an insult to the Catholics of Germany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
A SocIoInrY Cnnrres.-

CHICAGO, Sept 2S.-The Civic fedora tion of this city decided to hold in Chica- go Nov. l3 and II a congress of labor leaders, thinkers, manufacturers, repre- sentative employees and students on the social questions as related to the labor a.lsl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
NJ. Gordun's Policy.

ALEXANDRIA,. Sept. 2S.-M. c. O. Cor don, tho new French agent, arrived hero today. He was welcomed on behalf of the khedive. It transpires that NJ. Gordon will not follow the policy of his predeces- sors in obstructing the policy of Great Britain in Egypt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
na.tnn Striker. Winning.

BOSTON, Sept 2s.-Eight moro contract ors signed agreements presented by the strikers and gave bond to fulfill stipula- tons therein. In this way the strike is slowly advancing toward tho ond desired by the strikers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
Troops In Fort Ethan Allen.

BURLINGTON, Vt, Sept aS.-Four troops of cavalry-C, E, F and G-under com mand of Major Morris, arrived hero and occupied Fort Ethan Allen, the now Unit cd States cavalry post. which has been under construction for the past two years and has just been completed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
rn. rrnt,.r ArInn III.

MEproRn Mass, Seps as-Arion. one of the starters in the stallion race with Directum and Nelson against the dJctnr' . advice, was taken i'll, and sCrious results ara faared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
The Electric Juggernaut.

ROCHESTER, Sept. 2s.-Henry Nyer, an employee of the street department, was struck by an electric street car and car ried under the guards of the car. Both of his legs were crushed, and he will proba- bly die
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
Yale College Opens.

NEW HAVEN, Sept. 2s.-Yale opened Its one hundred and ninety fourth year. Tho attendance shows the average yearly increase of about B per cent. The roll will contain over 2, 500 names.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28

COLUMBUS, O., Sept 2S.-The sulky in which Alix was driven his great mile was tho lightest ever made. weighing only 2i pounds The sulky Is made largely of aluminium and withstood the test sue cessfuliy. It was used for the first time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28

Fucr.t Bismarck Lowers Her Record.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 2s.-The Hamburg American liner Fucrst Bismarck. just ar rived from Southampton, has reduced her westward record of days 10 hours 52 minutes, made Aug. 30 last, by just 20
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
Killed hx nloxr.

BOSTON. Sept es.-Thomas II. Mitchell. as the result of a blow from Martin Fol Ian, fell against an electric light post and two hours later died at the hospital Fol Ian hns been arrested for murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
Their Children Saw the Tragedy.

CINCINNATI, Sept. aS-Lowis Miller murdered his wife and then killed him self. He was drunk and jealous Their two daughters, aged Is and 12 years re- spectiyely, witnessed tho double tragedy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
The KaIser's Uncle II

ROME, Sept. 2s.-Cardinal von Hohen- lohe, archpriest of tho Liberian basilica, who Is an uncle of the German emperor. is seriously ill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
Strikers Won the Fight.

PROVIDENCE. Sept as.-A strike of 1s hours duration ended at tho Harris Cor Hiss engine works here in a victory for ths strikers