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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
FIN, FEATHER AND FUR.

It is now claimed that both bats and owls can sec plainly in bright sunshine.
 A full grown devilGish weighs from 5000 to 10000 pounds and has eyes as big as the largest dinner plate.
 A species of recently discovered South African rarthWurm is 6 feet inches long and of the diameter of a , inch rope
 IL is said the wound made by the tooth of the cobra species of serpent is mere puncturr and cau>rS littlo swelling. Dcath h cnelrs from paralysis of the nerve centers.
 Tie white rhinucrros has become nearly if not quite extinct. There arc two stuffed specimens in England and one in the Cape Town museum. It is tho largest species ot the genus.
 The crow can make speed of 25 miles per hour, one hour with another, for a whole day. The sparrow hawk can beat Brother Crow about six to one, and the humming Lard can cover n distance of 275 miles in the space of 50 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
 EQUIPMENTS EXCUSE.
He Says Three of the Cornell Crew We
 Not Fit to Row.

Not Fit to Row.
 HENLEY, July 11.-Charles B. Court ney, the coach of the Cornell crow, makes the following statement in regard to tho defeat of his crew by the Trinity Halls yesterday:
 The result was not unanticipated by me. I said last week that the crew, par. ticularly Fcnnell, were not in a condition to TOW. Had I been able to be at the boathouSe in the morning, Fennell, HageI and Eyer would not have started. I con. sider the health of the young oarsmen oi moro importance than any boat race. Ii had had my say in the final arrange ments, 1 would have put my foot down before the LCander race. I have not seen the crew since Saturday and therefore cannot tell about the stories related con corning the improvement of the crew since that time. Finally I can only say that any crew must have been in better shape than ours in order to win.''
 The concert of tho Cornell Glee club last evening was sparsely attended. There were about 75 persons present, including most of the crew and only two or three Englishmcn, including Secretary Cooper of tho regatta committee.
 Sporting Lifc's article on the Henley regatta says: "Nolumcs could be written about tho race. There were times when it looked as though the short, sharp stroke of the Yankees must prevail over the long, dragging ones. It was ordained however, that tho Cornell crew should be given an object lesson, which may con- vince them that Englishmcn still know something about racing. Whether they acted like sportsmcn on Tuesday does not matter now. A presumably inferior crew to Lcander administered such sound thrashing that we can afford to be gcner- ous and let bygoncs be hygoncS. The ironical greeting when they went to pieces within sight of their grand stand ought to have convinced the Cornell men that their action on Tuesday was not ap- prCciatcd.
 "The friends of Cornell have been put ting it about that they arc the superiors of either Harvard or Yale, They are noth- ing of the kind, and tho representative universities of America have had little intercourse with the rowcrs of Ithaca. It was most noticeable how the Americans left the course directly Cornell was beat. en-
 The Chronicles correspondent says that undoubtedly the Cornrll's collapse was duo in equal measure to the punish ing stroke and to OVcrtraining.
 Tho account of the Henley race in Tho Daily News says that it has been many years since a race was awaited with such interest Tuesday, tiasco was most unfor- tunatc and has given the Americans, pos sibly quito undeScrvcdly, tho reputation of being poor spOrtsmcn and made the public desperately anxious to see Trinity score at the expense of the visitors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP,
Czar Alexander Offered to Send Us $50, 900,
 900 In Gold.

WAsHINGToN, July 11.-Discussion of the gold reserve in the treasury and tho action, past and probable, of the Morgan ROthSchild bond syndicate has brought to light the fact that Car Alexander III of Russia offered to loan he United States all the gold necessary to maintain the re serve at any figure desired.
 The friendly tender was declined by President Cleveland because after several weeks of consideration and dclibcration and trlCgraphic correspondence back and forth between Washington and St. Peters burg it was decided that the president had not the authority to issue bonds or other wise incur indebtedness in behalf of the government.
 Since then the power of the president and the secretary of tn" treasury to issue bonds has been determined. and if the offrr Wits repeated hy the present Russian ruler il might be accepted. Tine story of the l.r"pu,itiun made by the ear and the way II waS received by the president and his advisers was one of the best kept sc- CrctS of the White House. Although the incident occurred some two years ago, no hint of it has reached the public till now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
MARTI REVENGED,
Colonel Sandoval Executed by the Insur-
 gents.

Colonel SandOval Executed by the Insur-
 gents.
 HAVANA, July 11.-It is said in insur- gent circles that Sandoval, who command cd the spanish troops that surprised and killed Jose Marti, late president of the Cuban rebels, while the latter was mak- ing his way to the coast, was lately cap turrd by a flying column of mounted gucrrillaS, commanded by General Jose Micro.
 Colonel Sandoval was immediately ac corded q court martial, speedily condemned of treason against the Cuban republic and of the murder of its chief and sentenced to be shot. The sentence was carried out and the body buried. A mark was placed upon the grave.
 The details of this tragic incident arc being held back, pending tho arrival of cOnfirmatOry news.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11

the highest possible score of 75. He got $500 in cash and later on received $500 more for his crack shot on the GCrmania target, as well as several smaller sums for scores on the other targets. His cash prizes amounted in all to $S1O. Six beautiful sill vcr wreaths were donated for the high men in the different contests, and Helm got two of them.
 A. Streckcr of San Francisco took first prize S2O0, on tho Man target, with 97, and Gus Zimmerman was second with 96. Tho latter won first honors at the Ameri- can standard target, which brought him $50. H. D. Miller of New York was awarded first prize for the best bulls eye on the point target By making a score of 37l in his first 200 shots at the samc mark F. C.. Ross of Brooklyn was crowned shooting king and got the kings gold medal, valued at $l00, and $50 in cash as well.
 Tho winners of Columbia honor places were the last to be called to the inclosure reserved for the presentation committee, and each man selected his prize when his namc was called, according to merit, in the following order: w. Norbach, Brook lyn, first, 125 pieces of silver value $1 ,O0O i; F. B. Schustcr, San Francisco, second, sill yer cup, value $l,000; J. BuSficld, Law
 " -HtH'N'' 'lllNt, %'''O Ill SolN H. IitCIl, New York, fourth, piano, value S75O; G. Grrgor, New York, fifth $500 in gold; D. B. Faktor, san Francisco, sixth, silver cup, value Sl00; R. Barton, Bridgeport, Conn.,, seventh, $2O0 in gold; C. H. Chev- ant, GrcCnvillc, N. J., eighth, S2OO in gold i; G. Homrighauscn, Baltimorc ninth New York Staats Zcitung cup, value S6OO NJ. Dorrlrr, Grccnvillr, x. J., tenth, gold bar, value S20o; J. Young, Greenpoint, clcv- cnth, S150 in gold; II. B. Muller New York, twelfth, piano, value $4OO. There were 250 other prizes, ranging in value from $150 to $35, for the other contestants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
THE NARCOTI CHEMICAL CO.,,
 Springfield, Mass.
A DENIM HAMMOCK.
Directions For M%tng a Swing Ham,
 mock For the Baby's Use.


 mock For the Babys Use.
 Denim is constantly invading new fields and taking fresh uses. Its last, as described by writer ill The Domestic Monthly, is as the constructing fabric of R child's hammock. Tw3 wards of den i'm of a brOwnish tone were purchased and pattern II, yards long by 27 inches wide was cut out of q newspaper as a preliminary step toward making the hammock. Then the denim was folded lengthwise and crosswise, so as to quarter it and find its center, and this was marked with pin thrust through it, after which the paper pattern was folded i'll the same way, tho center found and laid over the spread out den i'm so that the two materials would be exactly centCrCd together lcngthwise with each other. This left strip of denim uncovered on each side of the pa per pattern 4la inches wide. while the ends were completely uncovered. A pen ell line was then drawn so as to con tinuo the sides of the denim in two long strips from end to end, making tho strips yards long by 1 i, inches wide Inside of these strips was left at each end an uhlOu(lltNl IJICtt Ol utIlIIll 1ltl1c than B inches long by 2 inches wide as the cloth runs. These long side strips must not be cut, as they make the swing pieces for the hammock, but tho end blocks are cut out along the pencil line as far as the paper and across the end Of the paper, so as to make q huge capi- tai H of the denim. You must next cut one little slit an inch deep into the ex- treme corners of the bar of the H along the pencil line, so as to enablo you to run up a hem on the top and bottom of the bar. After finishing this fold the long side strips lengthwise and run them up smooth, so as to mako of them two long straps attached to the crossbar of the H.
 Now you must take pillow, lay it down on tho denim, as you would if the hammock were ill use as a bed, and lay V plait i'll each side of the crosSbar to bunch 1t into il pocket or vessel shape. Plait until you get the arrangement you wish Stick i'll few pins and double stitch through the V plait along its edges. You will now have the hammock shaped and the next step is to run a piece of the waste denim across each end all of the width as a stay to prevent the side strips from pulling off.
 After placing the stays on the ends the side straps may he firmly scwcd to- gethcr to mako hanging loops, to which light line may he added at pleasure when needed. If the pillow and bedding will not keep far enough apart, light round sticks may hc inserted anywhere across the loops by working a large eye let i'll tho strips tp hold tho stick ends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
The Eustis Interview Officially Denied.

MADRID July ll.-lion, llanniS Fay Tor, nitCd states minister to Spain. called upon Duke Tetuan, spanish min istrr of foreign affairs, and explicitly do niCd that Hon. James B. EuStS, United States rml,aSs;ldor to France, had made the statements alleged by the Paris Fig arc in purp"rtcd interview with Mir. Eu>tis on the conditions in Cuba. Mir. Taylor renewed Inc protrstations of friend ship toward Spain on the part of tho Unit Ctl StntrS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
HANGED HER CHILDREN.
Then This Crazy Woman Took Her Owr
 Life.

PITTSBrEG, July ll.-MrS. Lena Rot%r- ncr hanged herself to a closet duor after she had hung up two of her children in another room. She had been sick for d long time, and it is supposed she was in sane. She sent her eldest daughter, aged 9, to visit n relative.
 Then she hung her daughter Ella, aged years, to the hcdpost and tied towel about the neck of her baby and hung it on the post of it's crib. After that she hung herself. When discovered, all were dead except the baby, and it was chewing he towel with which it was tied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
WOMAN SHOOTS WOMAN.
Jealousy Caused This Fatal Tragedy on a
 Street Car.

WHEELING, July ll.-A sad tragedy with sensational fcaturrs occurred on a Huntington street car here. Mrs. Jennie O Farrall, a young woman who is sepa- rated from her husband, was shot thrco times by Mrs. Clarence Chatlin and will die
 The shooting created considerable OK citcmCnt. It was caused hy jealousy. Mrs. 0 Farrall was suspected by Mrs. Chaflin of winning away her husband. She caught the two together, with tho result already noted. Two bullets took effect in Mrs. O Farrall'S breast and the third in her mouth. Mrs. Chaflin was arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
Republicans Nominate In Iowa,

DEs MoINEs July 1l.-At the Re publican state convention here General Drake was nominated on the sixth ballot for governor. After prolonged cheering ballOting for lieutenant governor was commenced. Matt Parrott of Waterloo was nominated on the third ballot, defeat ing Lieutenant Governor Dungcn of Char iton. In rapid succession Henry Sabin was renominated for superintendent of public instruction, George w. Perkins for railroad commissioner and Josiah Given for judge of the supreme court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
LEWIS BIG STEALINGS,
His ForS"riea Will Amount to &2OO, ,OOO It
 Is Thought.

Is Thought.
 lRBANA, O., July 1I.-Additional for gCricS continue to come to light on z. T. Lewis The amount of forgcricS on bonds known positively aggregate Sl11 900. This does not include a large amount in bonds supposed to be furgcricS.
 George Mock, a Columbus broker, has just turned up with 10000 fraudulent bonds w. F. IIunton of Cincinnati has 10000 of Tippccanoc school bonds that are fraudulent. Boston bankers have a batch of forged Mcchanicshurg school bonds. They arc rank forgcrics, having litho- graphrd signatures of officials in place of written signatures
 It is believed here that the forgcries will aggregate over $20O, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
scHUETZENFEsT ENDS.
Helm Carried Of SS7O In Cash Besidci
 Other Prizes For His Shooting.

Helm Carried Of $S50 In Cash Besides
 Other Prizes For His Shooting.
 GLENDALE PARK, N. Y, July 11.-The National Schuctzen Bund of the United States wound up its first shooting festival here with the distribution of trophies. PresidGnt Weber made few remarks be- fore the presentation began, and said that tho fest had been brought to a very suc- cessful issue, and badc fair to be more sat isfactory in the future.
 The money prizes were the first to be given out, and tho largo assortment of valuable donations from various societies and individuals for the successful shooters in the Columbia Target of Honor contest were the last to be distributed. These were exhibited on tables at the end of the big dining pavilion, where they were in- spccted and admired by the friends of the lucky shooters.
 The first name to be called out from the list of winners on the ring target was George Helm of san Francisco who made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
The Floods In Kansaa.

SALIVA, Kan, July 1l.-Five hundred people have been driven from their homes in this city by the flood They have taken refuge ill school buildings. The valley of the Smoky river has been desolated be- yond description. Hundreds of farmers and their families have had to fly for their lives Crops are destroyed and stock and buildings washed nway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
Negro Republican Convention.

CoLUMRIA, <. C., July ll.--A conven- tion of negro Republican leaders, called by the Colnrcd Ministerial union, was held in Columbia to consider the coming con stitutional convention election. Tho nc groes claim that the constitutional con vcntion will adopt constitution which will diSfranchiSc almost all of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
Bakers Strike and Crowds Riot.

MADRID, July 11.-Therc is a general strike of bakers here, and the government has ordered the military bakeries to assist in supplying the demand. There were sc- rious disorders last evening, and the police dispersed tho meeting of tho strikers. Aft CT some violent speeches there was q con- hict, and several persons were injured and 50 arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
4 Row at Harmony.

PITTsBURG, July 11.-John $. Duss, senior trustee of the Economite society, was murderously attacked by John Veg gel hanger on at Harmony, who testi- fled against Duss in the suit for the con- trol of tho immense properties of the so- ciety and who aftcrward testified in favor of DuSS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
Mime. Carvolho-Niolan Dead.

PARIS, July 1.-Mme. Carvalho- Mio- Ian, wife of NJ. Carvalho, director of the Opera Comiquc, the celebrated soprano who created the part of Marguerite ip "The Hugucnots, died at Dieppe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11

EMPEROR WILLIAM was so struck by the United States steamer New York that that vessel was allowed to remain at Kiel after the celebration in order that the German ruler might fully inspect her. The Ameri- can fleet at the celebration. though not so large as that of some of the other nations attracted more attention and pIlause and it's officers and crews We're general favorites. It is said that the shipbl i!ders of this country may be called upon by some of the potentates to duplicate such ships as the Columbia and New York. Undoubtedly they would like the contracts. but when this occurs they must stand ready to so improve on these vessels that the United States can still surpass them. This coun- try, having begun to stand at the top of the ladder in this regard. must not be forced to take lower seat, especially at the hands Lf her own workmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
Shortage In the City Accounts.

RICHMOND, July 11.-An investigation conducted by the city council committee on light has disclosed shortage of some thing over $25, 900 in the account of the gas department. The discrepancies extend through period of several years during tho administration of the late Superin- tendent w. c. Adams, whose surety will be asked to make the amount good
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
Duty on Chewing Tohaoco Reduce6

WASHINGTON, July 11.-Acting United States Minister Bartlcman at Caracas, Venezuela, informs the state department that tho minister of finance has issued a decrco reducing the duty on chewing to. baccO 30 DOT cent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
An Aquarclle.

They were in a little boat on the great Mississippi.
 ''The river is rising" she said as she looked at the water
 "Yes, he responded as he mopped his brow, "and it is going down at the same time"
 He then stopped trying to row up stream and let the boat float. Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
A Colliery Explosion,

SHAMoKIN, Pa, July 11.-In an explo- sion of gas at the Nelson collicry Nicho las GchriSh, Henry Osman, Jon Francoi Joseph Balichl and William Duffy were severely injured. GchriSh will probably .I;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
American Rabbis In Session.

ROCHESTER, July 1.-The eighth an nual convention of the central conference of American rabbis opened here at Tenn ple Berith KOdesh with an address of vel. cOEas by Rev. Dr. Landsberg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
He, Felt It.

Racket (Glmmily)-I tel you. Char ley, this k t hard hard world.
 s'a"I>lt Ci'l';2,.!"dlyi-Su .;,a !..:N> hcu%H |" '.>.1 ',.lNs' y W:-1, L..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
The let11ncr&t>
Q. and N. T. MALONEY. PuB11sHERs.

THERE is a tremerd dous peach crop this year in Georgia, but the growers are grumbling at the transportation rates, and say that if they are not lowered the fruit will have to decay on the trees. Of course! It would be phenomenal if something was not wrcng with the peach crop-if it were n tt killed with the frost or could not be moved at a profit. There are always peaches enough. just the same.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
No Wonder

Our window dre esser put the tickets on sideways. He must have tried to hide the price. We intended to tell him about it, but when we saw the people crowd up to look at the Suits, concluded not to refer to sub ject so low down in price. No wonder he half hid the ticket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
In His Vocabulary,

She (writing letteHl-What is . synonym for artistic?
 He-Expensive.- -Tit-Bits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
naterDuryFire Alarm

N ndl5iDulyTut AldIm
 LOCATION OF BOXES. The following Are the Fire Alarm sienA' nder the new system:
 Rogers < Bro" 3 Ger East Main and Niagxrs ssre4, Cor East Main and Wolr'r' r,,a $ G"r Ei&n and Walnut Streere 1T hast Msin and Cherry stree, Cor East MAin anG Cole stl eete 1-l Nr N:rth Elm and Kiueshury stree, tS Cor North Elm \ rth Main and e.
 7reets 2-4 Waterbury MenufAotY-nS sorn,mn, 2-S Cor North Msin and North streets } Cor Buckingham and Cooke strea4s ? Cor Gr,ce and Prospect stree+s as Cor Hillside v"1ue and Pine stre.. '-s Cor Johnson and VI ,.tervllle s+-ee.. 9 The Platt Br,s & Co"
 "S,,,rS. A, Clucx sompany LAovems.,
 ment factnry)."
 Exchange place. :2 C'r West Main and Willow streets s-I Cor V es' Main and Watertown road s-6 Horse Gar Railroad stable" s-6 Waterbury Brass company" s-7 Cor Cedar and Meadow streets a-s CNr Grand and Field streets 1-i N>'f Eenk anO he6QOW streets Is Randolph 6 Cloves" l-4 Plume & Atwood MannfacturiIs s,m
 pany." l-2-l No Hose ouse. l-3 h, Ines. Be rh & Haydene '-2-E Cor Charles and Porter streets. 3-2-e Cor Simons ,treet and Washington Cor South Main and Grand streets. 4-2 Cor South Main and Clay streets 4-s Waterbury Watch company t6 Benedict & BUrnham MaEuiaS .,,,.
 company" &-S Waterbury Buckle comeanys %-7 Cor South Main and Washington st. Soovill Manufacturing company. s-2 Cor Franklin and Onion streets 'S Waterbury Clock Co. lease factory s-4 O0r Clay and Mill streets. s6 Cor Ll%srty and River streets. 5-7 No. Hose House. s,s Cor Rsh'w+r nd Stone strestA. H0, ''r' 'g> -n| %Axin streets Aq e. ''s''.'' and DHhlin stree
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11
L.uckY.
Ruthless.

"Cholly believes ill himself thorough ly," said one girl
 "Yes," replied the other. "He's SO credulous. "-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-11

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