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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
The Trial I,nstnnnsh-

NEW LONDON, Conn. Sept. 5.-The trial trip of the new torpedo boat Ericsson has again been postponed. The builders have decided not to haul her out until next week, and then she will be given coat of paint and cleaned up generally. A dock trial and several spins over the trial course will be taken before the boat is painted. This will be done to familiarize the officers wilt the tides and currents in the vicinity. The awnings were sent to a laundry yester- day to be washed, and the building caught fire. destroying the awnlngs, and new ones will have to be made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
A ShrIevaIty Hattie.

WHLIMANTIc. Conn, Sept. 5. A hotly contested tight for the office of high sheriff for Windham county is probable this fall The present incumbent, Sheriff Pomeroy, has expressed himself as willing to accept the nomination for that office again, and Jailer Sibley says he would like the nom- ation. He says he has been a jailer long enough. and would like change. Rumor says the probabilities are that Mir sibley will be elected sheriff, and Mir Pomsroy will accept the position of jailer. willi- mantle people are we'll satisfied with the present sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
eR1aalzk4
 
Some New
 I hings.

Harbinoers of Coming Rttrac-
 tions.
 A 5 piece lot of Fancy Dress Goods. suitable for fall wear. Only 12Ic yard. AI2 piece lot of Pl-id Dress Goods. new styles. we'll adapted for children s wear. Only 25c yard.
 All Wool Henrietta, 46 inches wide, in navy blue and black. Exceptional value at soc yard
 One case I1-4 White Blankets, full size and good weight. at SI 39 A pair A du- plicate of what we sold last season at s1 .75 One case of White Blankets, full size. soft and heavy; about three fourths wool. of superior quality Looks like a S4 50 blanket. but all we ask is s2.39 pair. Your money will buy more dry goods now than at any time during the present generation if you trade at the right place here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
TIM ELY TOPICS.
Situation wapted bv a Sweda o;rl

Situation wanted by a Swede girl.
 P. J. Bolan has a line of bushel baskets from 15 cents up, that includes everything in that line.
 Kelly the baker. brings tidings of joy to day with the announcement that he has dropped the price of Jones' flour 20 cents a barrel His change of ad contains some interesting statistics. He registers another kick at the new tariff bill.
 Wsshburn. Crosby & Co.'S and Jones four s4 25 barrel at Ladd's
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere thanks to those manufacturers of the city who courteously closed their places of business on Labor day; also to the many private families that SO handsomely decorated their residences along the line of march; to the merchants of the city for closing their stores; to the press of the city for the gen. erous and complimentary notices given us, and to all parties that in any way contri- buted to the success of the Labor day eel bration of 1894.
 CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
Unaer sIO,oOO Bonds,

NEW HAVEN. Sept 5--Alonzo White and James Murphy. the alleged Bethel coun- terfeiters, were arraigned before United States Commissioner Wright this morning. It was expected that they would stand n hearing but few minutes before court convened they informed District Attorney Mclean that they would waive exi imitation. They were bound over to the next term of the United States district court under SIG, ,OOO bonds each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05

District of Waterbury ss. Probate Court. h Sept 1. 1894
 Estaie of Lynch & o'Rourke of Waterbury assigning debtors.
 Pursuant to an order of said court Of pro- bate for said district of Waterbury. I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on the .th day or September. 1894. at II o'clock in the forenoon. unless previously disposed of at private sale. the stock of goods assigned to me m by said tnsolvents, consisting Of under on East Main street, No IIO. --.S
 TIMOTHY OROURKE. Trustee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
THE OPENING DAY.
A Large Attendance at Yesterday's Rae
 Results of the Uufiui.hed Fv,nta

\ A Large Attendance at Yesterdays Races
 Results of the Unfinished Events.
 A good attendance and good weather marked the opening day of the Water bury Driving company's fall meeting. The delay in calling up the horses resulted in neither event being finished. the day clos tug with five heats trotted In the local race. and four in the 2:35 class. These events were decided to-day. The 2:32 class, which was on the card for Thurs day. was also trotted to-day instead of the 2:40 class, which was set back to Thurs day.
 As expected. the local race yesterday was highly exciting. and well repaid all who saw it for going up to the track. Joe and Noirwitch each won two heats, and N. W. II. one. Every heat-was for blood, and there was as much talk as if the stake had been SIG, ,000 one. In the 2:35 class, Red Rover, Mir Stackhouse's horse, badly disappointed his admirers by getting caught behind the flag after he had won two heats.
 John L. acted very badly. In the first heat of bis race he became unmanageable and dashed his sulky against that of Silver Platter. Driver Donovan had to spring on | the animals back to control him. Again, in the third heat John L. treated the crowd to sight which made the hair of some rise in alright. When passing the judges stand on the second half the crazy animal left the track and plunged deliberately through the fence, a lot ot boys sitting thereon narrowly escaping perhaps fatal injury, Although the horse went clear through the fence. nothing was damaged but the harness.
 The summaries:
 2:40 class. local-purse $500.
 Joe. blk z. r. B. Norton, Wa terbury, 22112 ? Noirwitch. blk m, ". G. Aus
 tin. Waterbury, 113 3 5 N. w. Il. oh g. N. W. Heater.
 Waterbury. 3421. Silver Platter, b g, P. J. Dono-
 van. Waterbury. 7425 4 Graystone. gr 6, w. H. Rubey,
 Waterbury. 575 6 3I Dick. b g. Stephen Lowe Wa
 terbury. 4664 John l.. b g, J. stackhouse.
 Waterbury. dis Farmer Boy. b g. S. W. Chip
 man. Waterbury, dis dis Time -2:s7a. 2:3S. 2:a99. 2:3sa, 2:3sI.
 2:35 class-Purse $500.
 Hustler. ch g. George L. Clark.
 Meriden, 6411 Bonsta, br m, John Holmes, Jr,
 Oswego, N. Y. 422 9 Frank C., blk g, H. E. Hart.
 Southington, 2757 Applewood, b s. O. G. Camp,
 Waterbury. 5S3 3I Frank C.. blk g. L. R. Carter.
 New Hartford. 3544l General Kassack, b g. H. G. Austin. Hebron, S375l Secre., J. T. Washburn, Sing Sing, N. Y. 9G75 Red Rover. b s. J. Stackhouse. Waterbury, dis
 Time-2:3S7. 2:29i. 2:272. 2:33.
 The attendance to-day was fairly good. | The events were the 2:32 class, trottIng | and pacing. purss $500. The 2:24 class, | trotting and pacing. purse $500. In the | unfinished 5:35 class, Hustler took the | heat. race and first money in 2:279. In | the unfinished local race N. W. H. took | heat in 2:37i. giving him. Joe and Noir-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
Jones, Morgan 6 Co.
Bring In Your Boys, Wen Do The Rest.

New fall and winter stock of Boys and Children's Clothing now complete. School commences in a few days and the boys will need fixing up after their long vaca- ton, and prices never so low as now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05

Maurice F. Carmody and Chris Kilbride have been appointed commissioners on the insolvent estate of Lynch & ORourke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
The Business Boom

BALTIMORE, Sept 5.-Busincss houses report that business, while not up to what was Tn lS92' which could not be expect cd, is fully from l5 to 30 pcr conf ,no-c than it was at this time. last vaar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
Phelan

Is keeping a closer eye on their welfare. He still continues to give a large bundle of Matches with one pound of Tea, at II East Main street, Platt's Block
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
School Suits,
 Sizes 4 to IS Years.

The Pants to all Suits from the lowest to the highest price, made with double seat and knee. and the prices this year will surprise you. Wool Suits at g, s25O and s that other years sold for q and 5. Such suits as we are able to sell for s4. s4.50. $5 and s6 are made of the choicest goods the market affords, in blue and black undressed vorsted. neat mixtures and plain eifscta.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
E. T. TURNER
 & Go.

N OOI
 Commencing Tuesday morn ing. September I at S o'clock. we shall endeavor to ingratiate ourselves to your good graces hy one of our periodical Bar gain Sales. We have svmpa- thy for all wno do not visit us during this sale Bargains for those who do.
 Big lot of new dark Prints at 2c yard. 45-inch Honcycomb Towels l0c each.
 One lot Apron Checks in Ginghams at Sc yard.
 60-inch turkey red Table Da- mask He a yard.
 25 dozen ladies white hem stitched embroidered Handker- chiefs at 5c each.
 Gents fine linen hemstit, he'd Handkerchiefs. very fine. two for 25c.
 Yard wide Unbleached Cot ton, Sc yard.
 Ladies fast black Seamless Hose, l0c pair.
 Gcntlemcn's mixed half Hose 5c pair.
 Heavy 9-4 Brown Sheeting l24c yard.
 Ladies fast black Ribbed Hose with white feet, lOc pair.
 Our space does not permit of further quotations, but this sale IS a money saver for you. Don't forget, commences Tuesday morning at s o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05

The attendance to-day was fairly good. The events were the 2:32 class, trottIng and pacing purss $500. The 2:24 class, trotting and pacing. purse $500. In the unfinished 5:35 class, Hustler took the heat. race and first money in 2:279. In the unfinished local race N. W. H. took a heat in 2:37i. giving him. Joe and Noir- witch heats each.
 A special to the DEMOCRAT from tn track at o'clock announces that in the local race N. w. H.. Secretary Heaters horse. won the seventh and deciding heat, race and first money in 2:37I.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05
The Miller $ Peck Go.
Blankets,

The reduction in prices that has been made on all dry goods this season has affected these articles 10 a great degree. We were in a posi- ton to take advantage of the lowest prices as we had no goods in stock. Examine these figures.
 BLANKETS.
 Good light weight Bllnkets soc 69:, S9c and sI.25.
 Heavy wool Bllnkets s2.OO. s2. 50, g S5, 8 p to s3.95.
 Comfortables filled with clean white cotton and covered with fine satines, chintZs, twilled creatoncs at 9Sc, sl,00, s125. s1.5O to g. 50, Crochet Counterpanes, full size at 75c, Sl.OO, SIPS.
 Fine Narcotics Counterpanes at Sl. 50, $2 co and s2.5O.
 Featker Pillows, feathers at lowest prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-05

This is one of the best in the entire stock. We cannot mention the many won. derful bargains to be had in this depart. ment, below. We mention a few:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-12
WE WILL SETTLE IT
Probable Mediation of the United States
Between Japan and China.
The Ac1uiesccnce of Japan to the
Friendly Proposition of This Cow
ernment Expected.

Up to noon today Japan had not accepted
the offer of the United States to act as
mediator in the war between China and
japan. Lengthy cablegrams are passing
however, between the Japanese capital and
Washington, with the prospect that final
decision will not long be deferred. A cable
from the Japanese authorities was received
this morning, asking for more explicit de-
tails. A lengthy answer was sent, giving not
only the desired details, but adding features
" hich, it is believed, will show the Japanese
government the desrability of the arrange
ment. China has already formally notified
Secretary Gresham that she will join Japan
in acknowledging the independence Of Corea,
and Will also pay cash indemnity. The
amount she will pay is not specified.
Grave Importance of thS Question.
1t is felt in official circles here that the
gravity of the action taken by the United
States is not yet fully realized by the pub
lic as it contemplates foreign policy to
which the Hawaiian incidenr is said to be
triiiing in comparison. Should Japan and
CHINA accept the United States as mediator
ii Will close the greatest war since the
tranco-Prussian conflict, ana this country
Will, Tor the FIRST time, occupy commanu-
ing position in deciding Asiatic questions
which nave heretofore had the attention OF
European powers only. AT present the
European powers are endeavoring to reach
an agreement among themselves Dy which
tney VIII forcibly intervene.
EScjec,ion of the French Proposition.
Five days ago France presented a propo-
sition to Secretary Gresham to join in for
eisn Intervention. This was rejected, as the
proposition of Great Britain had been.
W nile the European powers are thus ar
ranging the details Of their intervention. the
United States comes forward Independently
OF ether foreign powers, and offers to act
mediator il China and Japan request this
service In view of the ayarice to secure
new territory which is believed to inspire
the European powers, 1t is felt by omcialS
and diplomats here that Japan will accept
the mediation of the United States, although
the hesitation of the Toxic authorities Is
taken to indicate that they want China to
Tx the exact ngureS OF the cash indemnity,
which cannot be. in the judgment of those
posted, less than SlU0OOO,UOO.
Japan's final reply is expected almost
hourly. If favorable, as is anticipated here,
an armistice would undoubtedly be pro-
claimed by both countries. and the battling
about Port Arthur, Win and Moukden
would terminate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-12
THE COLORED VOTERS.
Fred. Douglass Says the Republican
Party Will still Need Them Hereafter.

The future attitude of the republican
party toward the negro is the question that
appears to be agitating the minds of many
leading men of the Afro-American race.
The large vote polled on last Tuesday by
that party, and the seeming safety with
which it mas intrenched. itself in power in
the hitherto doubtful states, seem to settle
the question of the negro vote not being the
balance Of power in the states hitherto
doubtful.
A Star reporter told Mr.. Frederick Doug
las of the uneaslress existing among the
colored voters, and asked him what was
the result of the republican victory. He
said:
'"The grand victory just achieved by the
republican party cannot be accredited to
that party; it was simply the reign of the
common people. 1t shows that the Ameri-
can people won't be trihed with. When the
republican party attempted to break away
from the traditions of its founders the
American people arose in their might and
put 1t out of power. So, when the demo-
cratic party attempted to crush out Amer
lean labor and American industries, the
people arose and hurled II from power by
the most decisive vote ever given to any
party. If the republican party will make
use of its power properly 1t will intrench
itself in power for years to come, but If it
attempts to hoodwink or deceive the people
1t will lose in the coming contest.
7"The colored voters should not give them
selves any trouble about the overwhelm-
ing vote polled by the republican party on
lest Tuesday. The negro vote will be want
ed in the future by the republican party as
it has been wanted in the past The next
political contest will be a close one, and
both parties Will need every vote. or course
the negro Nsl be still found in the ranks
of the republican party. fighting its bat
ties as he has in the past If any party
attempts to trifle with the suffrage of the
negro il will certainly be sowing the wind
and will reap the whirlwind. There will be
no attempt made to keep the colOred voters
from being accorded their full quota OF
federal patronage"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-12
Civilians for Soldiers.

for enlisted men as attendants at army
post exchanges, formerly known AS post
canteens,'' which are used for purposes of
refreshment, recreation and general club
rooms by the regular soldiers. The change
was suggested by Gen. Schofield in 1890,
and has since met with general favor. The
main reason for 1T is that enlisted men have
not proved successful as managers at ma
jority of the exchanges. Gen. Brooke COM
manding the department of the Platte has
Informed the War Department that he has
adopted the new system at all the canteens
in his department, and is confident that It
will be of great benefit to the persons direct
ly interested. His example will probably be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-12
ARMY CHANGES.
Promotions Resulting From Gen
Howurd's Retirement.

The recent changes in the high army COM
mands consequent upon the retirement of
Major General Howard viii result in
changes in the command of only three of
the military departments. Major General
Miles, has been transferred from command
of the department of the Missouri, with
headquarters at Chicago, to the command
of the department of the east, with head
quarters at New York. Gen. Ruger. COM
handing the department of the California,
with station at San Francisco, succeeds Gen.
Miles, in command of the department of the
Missouri, and Gen. Forsyth. the newly ap-
pointed brigadier general, is assigned to the
command of the department OF The Califor-
MIA. All the other general officers, includ-
ing Gen. McCooh, the new major general,
chose to retain their present commands, and
the4r wishes We're respected by the depart
n.ent in making the new assignments. The
retirement OF Gen. MCCUOk in February next
Viii result in more promotions, and VIII
probably occasion more general shifting
about OF the general officers.
The retirement of Gen. Howard and the
appointment OF Gen. McCoJk to be major
general and Col }. w. Forsyth to be briSa-
der general VIII cause the following pro-
motions in the line: Lieutenant Colonel Ed
win V. Sumner, eighth cavalry, to colonel of
the SEVENTH Major Thomas McGregor, Sec
Cnd cavalry, to lieutenant colonel OF the
eighth; Capt. William NJ. Wallace, sixth
cavalry, to major of the second; First Lieu
tenant a. B. BlochSOn, sixth cavalry, to
captain III the SIXTH and Second Lieutenant
j. A. Harman, fourth cavalry, to first lieu
tenant IN the sixth cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-12
PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS
What Prof Hardness Says of the 0bserva-
tions Made Saturday.
Another Interesting AstrOnOmica
PhenOmenon Expected to Oc-
cur Tomorrow.

Prof Harkress. the astronomer of the
Naval Observatory. is more than pleased
with the results obtained from the observa-
ton Of the transit of Mercury on Saturday.
With 131 good photographs of all stages of
the transit, the computers Of the observa-
tory will have all they can attend to for
months In measuring the position of the
planet at various times during the happen
ing.
Reports which are beginning to come in
from all parts Of the country today would
make it appear that the Washington observ-
ers were more fortunate than in any other
section of the United States In the matter OF
weather meteorological conditions. Only
toward the last few minutes of the transit
were the observers at the Naval Observa-
tory bothered by clouds. and then only to a
limited extent. Even then 1t could be seen
that the sun was shining over the Soldiers
Home and about there, and reports received
since are to the effect that the astronomers
at the Catholic University had an uninter-
rupted view from beginning to end. with the
last contact as clear as the first
A Possible Gaseous Satellite.
An amateur astronomer at Rochester, N.
T.. according to kilograms from that city.
noticed just after the second contact what
appeared to be a brownish. transparent,
oval shadow just in advance of the planet
ard In contact with the black dot. After
advancing several theories to explain this
phenomenon, all Of which he considers un-
satisfactory, he suggests that this might be
a gaseous satellite of Mercury, picked up in
her wanderings around the sun.
He speaks of it as invisible in Mercury's s
blazing light during elongations, but Of
sufficient density to cut off part of the suns
light from the observer during a transit
and give that light a reddish-brown color.
1t Is quite probable that Mercury may
have picked up such a satellite, as many
gaseous visitors pass around the sun each
year and go OF into space"
morning, Prof. Harkness said to a Star
reporter that nothing Of this sort had been
noticed at the observatory although all the
telescopes of varying power had been called
into requisition. Personally, he took no
stock In the story at all, and said that so
far as astronomers know there are no such
things as gaseous satellites in the solar
system.
Another Interesting Phenomenon.
Following close upon the transit of Mer-
curry comes another interesting astronomical
phenomenon. which will occur tomorrow.
This is the passage of the moon across the
pleiades. This would be of considerable
Importance also as casting further light
upon the matter. of occuitations. giving in
formation as to the diameter of the moon
and the moons exact place in space. I'm
fortunately, however, the occultation, which
would otherwise be closely studied, win oc-
cur before sundown, and SO will not be
visible in Washington. The moon will pass
over the first star of the pleiades at 2:59
pm and the last at 4:50 pm, at a time
when the moon will be way over in the
east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-12
HIGH OFFICIAL PRAISE.
Admiral Gerard and His Long and
Gallant Career.

Secretary Herbert has written a letter to
Admiral Gherardi in regard to his retire
ment in which he says:
Your gallant services when in command
Of the Port Royal at Mobile attracted the
commendation of your superiors and the ad-
miration of the whole country; and in
peace you have performed whatever duties
were imposed upon you with fidelity and
ability. Your twenty-five years service at
sea have caused you to be known as a
'sea-going sailor, and your four years and
more as an admiral in command of a
squadron is without precedent in the navy.
I'm command of the international naval
review fleet you had under your command
ships representing more nations than were
ever actually commanded by any admiral
in the world, and the manner in which you
discharged the duties devolving upon you
called forth the praises of the command
ing officers of every vessel in the fleet.
The loving cup presented by them all as
a joint testimonial of their esteem was a
tribute the value of which cannot be over
estimated"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-12
A Trfp Abandoned.

Senator Ransom of North Carolina, chair
man of the Senate committee on COIN
merce, is in the city. He came here for
the purpose OF arranging for the visit of
the committee to California to decide be-
tween the rival candidates for a, ,deep-water
harbor on the Pacific coast, but so many
members of the committee have announced
that they cam OF go that the trip will be
abandoned.
Regarding the recent election, Senator
Ransom says that it is not, for a man
whose party is defeated, as wen as himself,
to do much talking, and consequently he
has nothing to say. str
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-12
MIR. BENEFITS WITHDRAWAL.
Mr.. ScanlOn Says the other Was Never
i'm the New Association.

A washington special to the Philadelphia
Press, printed this morning, represents Mr.
Henry B. Bennett of this city as saying
that he, as one of the promoters of the new
American Base Ball Association, had con-
cluded to have nothing more to do with it
and that as matter of fact the associa-
ton was dead.
Mr.. M. B. Scanlon, who is we'll known as
one of the leaders in the movement for the
new organization, said today that Mr.. Ben
nett had never had anything to do with
the formation of the new association, and
knew no more about it than what he had
read in the daily papers.