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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-07
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-07

a minister in Topeka, Kan, is
trying to hold his congregation to
gether and get them to church reg
ularly by reading to them il con-
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His scheme is said To- he Il success.
New York sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-07

II. X. E. Watson of the Forest
Park Farm at Brandon, has received
his cons gnmcnt Of the famous
Southernbred horses, which he re-
Gently bought in Kentucky and paid
several thousand dollars for.
Among them is Oscar Williams,
c:l- 81, handsome bay stallion
five wears old.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-07
CLUBBING LIST.

President Clcvcland's views ON the
enczucan trouble have the APP
proval of the jingoistic Senator
Lodge. His "Amcrlcanism' must
be all right, after all, as the presi-
dent has heretofore been pretty
severely criticised by the Massachu-
ScttS statesman
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-07

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-07

In touching on the Venezuelan
controversy. the president says. re-
ferring to the dispatch sent to the
British government: "lhc general
conclusions therein reached and
formulated arc in substance that the
traditional and established ipolicy of
this government is firmly opposed to
Il forcihlc increase by any European
power of its territorial possessions
on this continent that tins policy is
as well founded in principle as it is
strongly supported by numerous pre-
ccdcnts that as a consequence the
United States is bound to protest
against the enlargement of the area
of British Guiana in disregard of the
rights and against the will of Ncnc-
zucla."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-07
TOPICS OF THE DAY

New York and Washing
ton I.ctters-Political,
Social and other subjects
of GcncIal Interest treat
ed by able correspon-
dents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-07

President Clcvcland's message is a
clear and bold statement of the con-
dition of the nation, uttered with all
the sincerity of a man who consc,cn-
tiously does what he believes is right
and his duty to do. In discussing
foreign affairs. the finances and other
questions, he is enthusiastically
outspoken. There Is no misundcr-
standing as to his meaning. or as to
his position on every public question.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-07

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
BEAR TAMERS SHOT.
They Refused to Move On, and Farmer N
 Combs Used 8 Shotgun.


 Combs Used a Shotgun.
 PORT JERvIs, N. Y, Aug. 14.-James McCombs, farmer of Summitville, fired a shotgun at three Frenchmen who had camped on his land with three performing bears. One of the men was killed, and the others were wounded.
 The Frenchmen were Jean Balent, Jean Conrate Degeilt and Jean Lamereaux. They had bought lot of bottled beer and had had a sort of picnic About o'clock at night they settled in McCombs' barn for the night The survivors assert that they had his permission. He suddenly appeared, however, and ordered them to leave. To this demand they made answer that they would not quit until they had finished their supper.
 McCombs then went to the house of 6 neighbor and returned with double bar reled shotgun. He pointed it at the Frenchmen and again told them to de part. The farmer says that Dcgeilt ad- vanced in threatening manner toward him, and that in self defense he fired. The man received a mortal wound, tho shos sevcring tho jugular vein. LamcrcauN was struck in the facc and Balcnt re- ceivcd shot in different parts of tho body Lamereaux will recover if blood poisoning does not set in which tho doctors fear, and tho other man was not very badly hurt
 The two wounded men dragged their dying comrade nearly 1000 feet and laid him on a sand bank near the Monticello depot, and there he died without saying a word.
 The coroncr's jury found tho farmer guilty of killing, and tho coroner com mitted him to jail at Monticello to await tho action of the grand jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
A ROYAL FLUSH.

The Princess Beatrice executes groups uf flowers charmingly in water colors.
 King George II of the Tonga islands is q years uld and has rcigncd for two years.
 Car Nicholas is said to have established ! fund of $310, 900 to relieve journalists and authors ill distress and to provide for their widows and orphans when they die.
 Princess Frodura of Sake Meiningen, the oldest of Queen NictOria's greatgrand- children, is l6, and has just been con- trmrd. The queen may be great great GrartlnUthrr yet
 The Prince of Furstenburg, tho enter tainCr of Ihr Prince of Wales during Ba. den Baden week, is the head of ono of the most anci,rt and powerful families in Ger, many and practically owns the whole country between the Ncckar and the Dan, uh", deriving an enormous revenue from his mines and forests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
CHINA ISSUES AN EDICT
Trying to Prevent the Celestials
 From Believing Rumors.
FIVE AssAssINs UNDER ARREST.

! l. Members of the Chinese Legation at Wash
 ington Declare That the Ignorant Glasses
 Alone Are Responsible For the Outrages.
 The Government to Take Action.
 LONDON, Aug 14.-An official telegram has been received in London announcing that the Picking government, at the sug- gestion of the British minister, N. R. O'Connor, has issued peremptory edict calling upon the governors of all the prov inces in the empire to prevent the people from being misled by idle rumors calcu- lated to excite antimission disorders.
 Five of tho participants in tho Kucheng outrages have been arrested and will be tried forthwith.
 The Times publishes dispatch from Tien-tsin which says: "The Chinese gov ernment is in a state of helpless confusion and is incapable of any decisive action or of exercising any effective authority. The results will probably prove serious unless the fOreig gn powers take precautions.'
 A Shanghai dispatch says: Mr. Mans field, the acting British consul at Foo chow; Mr. Allen, the British vice consul at Pagoda island Colonel J. Courtney Hixson, the United States consul at Foo chow; Messrs. Canister and Gregory and one of the lieutenants of the United States cruiser Detroit will start from Foochow for Kuchong, the scene of the recent mas sacres, as soon as possible, in order to make a complete inquiry into the matter The consular party will be escorted by a detachment of 100 Chinese braves, the viceroy having refused to allow an escort of foreign soldiers or mariners to accom- many them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
FLEEING FROM RODENTS
Settlers In Florida Invaded by
 an Army of Rats.
THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THEM.

They Came From the Mainland, First De-
 str"ying the Vegetation and Then Attack
 ing the People-One Man Says He Killed
 Hundred at a Single Shot.
 TITUsyILLE, Fla, Aug. 14-The island of Tropic, 20 miles south of here, has been invaded by an army of savage rats, and the inhabitants have been forced to flee for their lives.
 Tropic is three miles long and two miles wide and the soil is very fertile. A dozen families have settled on the island and engaged in growing vegetables for market
 George Butler, one of the settlers, has just reached here and tells a thrilling story of the invasion and subjugation of Tropic by the rats.
 Up to a month ago. according to MT. Butler, there were no rats on the island. At that time the advance guar of the TO- dents arrived and were quickly followed by others until in two weeks there were fully 10, 900 on the island. The rats came from the mainland, which was only two miles away, and Mir. Butler affirms that they swam across He says he has seen them coming out of the water by hundreds
 Invaded the Settlers Homess At first the rats contented themselves WlCn aCC0cklnS the NeSeUaDIeSs WHICH were soon destroyed. Then they invaded the homes of the settlers. The latter made war on tho rats, killing hundreds of them. MT. Butler says he has killed as many as 100 at one shot, but that others would rush forward and attack him, biting him viciously on the legs. In spite of the slaughter the rats got into the house and attacked the women and children. Several of the latter were badly torn by the sharp fangs of the TO- | dents. One baby was so severely bitten about the face that its life is despaired of.
 For three nights MT. Butler says not a soul on the island slept, as that would | have meant death.
 At last the people in terror and worn | out fled in their boats to the mainland, where they arc now camped in destitute condition.
 MT. Butler says the rats pursued them to the waters edge, and the women and children were repeatedly bitten before the boats could be pushed off. Every vestige of vegetation has been destroyed on the | island, and it resembles a desert.
 The rats are described gray in color and monstrous in size, being larger than SouirrclS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
What the Chinese officials Say.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-The officials of the legation maintain strenuously that the Chinese government will exhaust every effrot to bring the guilty to justice. They controvert in strong terms the assertion that the matter will be left to partial commission. While admitting freely that prejudice exists among some of the lower classes of the Chinese against foreigners, they contend that the wealthier and bet ter educated do not share that feeling. The legation officials also refuse to accept the statement that the officials in the province in which the rioting occurred were implicated in the occurrence. They admit the possibilitity of negligence, but not of culpability on tho part of officials. They also direct attention to the recent decree of tho emperor for the protection and liberal treatment of missionaries from foreign countries as proof of the ab- scnce of antagonistic feeling to this class Of foreigners,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
SAYS IT WAS MURDER.
Captain Van Orsdale Reports That tn
 Whites Are at Fault, Not the Indians.

Captain Van Orsdale Reports That the
 Whites Are at Fault, Not the Indians.
 WAsHINGToN, Aug. 14.-The report sent to the war department by Captain J. z. Van Orsdale, late acting agent at the Fort Hall Indian reservation, on the subject of the tropb ble with the Bannock Indians says in part:
 Being short rationed and far from self supporting, the Bannocks hunt for the purpose of obtaining sustenance. By treaty they arc granted this privilege. It would seem that the killing of these In- dians under the circumstances is nothing more nor less than murder. Further, I believe that there is no wanton slaughter of game by them, while it is a notorious fact that hundreds of animals are killed by white men for nothing more than heads and horns.
 "There are men in that country who make it business to pilot the hunting parties from the cast and abroad which not only slaughter elk, but capture and ship them out of the country. The kill ing of game by Indians intorferes with their business. The Indians can hardly be expected to submit to the killing of their people while engaged in an occupa- tion which they think they have a right to follow more quietly than white men would do, and failure by the government to take proper action is liable to result in serious loss of life and property,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
PETITIONS POURING IN.
Sympathy For Maria Barberi Comes From
 Nearly Every Stafe.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-Fivc thousand names have been added to the list of pcti- tions in favor of full pardon for Maria Barbcri Five hundred names were re- ccivcd from Madison, Ind, and ill tho pc titions sent in almost every state in tho Union was represented.
 Roland Reed the actor, headed pcti tion containing over 200 names
 Tho Cristoforo Colombo fund, which now amounts to S1, 100, represents tho offerings of poor Italians who subscribed the sum in dimes and nickcls. should this subscription not be devoted to defray- ing the necessary legal expenses in the new trial, it will be deposited in some bank for the benefit of Maria and hor people, The lawyers interested in her fate have their case fully prepared for the court of appeals and are confident that favorable decision will be rendered.
 Meanwhile there is no diminution in the circulation of petitions, and every mail brings hundreds of letters and postal cards expressing sympathy for the Italian girl
 Yesterday MT. Evans was wearing the fancy silk nccktic which Maria gave him last Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14

TIE Cuban rebellion, instead of dying out, as was boastful'y proclaimed it would, by the Spanish authorities. appears to be taking on new vigor with each succeeding day. The leaders are evidently men ot ability and marked energy, both of which qualifications have been signally displayed The insurgents have one very marked ad- vantage. Their troops are composed maln- Iy of acclimated men. while the govern ment troops on the other hand. are not natives, and therefore much more likely to become victims of the deadly yellow fever. Although the losses sustained by the government have been sedulously with held from public knowledge, enough Is known to satisfy those acquainted with the effects of the climate upon strangers and especially upon men exposed to the trllas and privations to which soldiers are usual Iy subjected, that a great many have died, and that the disease is very far from show ing signs of abatement. Fresh troops have been ordered, and as they will arrive in the very heart of the yellow fever sea- son. many of them will share the fate ot their predecessors While the Spanish government has the advantage of means and men, it is evident that the insurgents, who appear to be growing stronger every day. will be able to prolcng the contest for A long time, if, indeed, they do not eventu' ally win the cause for which they are so pluckily struggling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
THE BLOOMER GIRL.

The woman who opposes tho bicycle hloomcrS at oncc sets everybody to think ing of bowlcgs. s.-Washiugtun Post.
 There now dawns the inspiring prospect that next seasons charity ball may be danced in bloumrrs.-Chicago Record.
 Let this be said in the bloomcr woman s faNOr-she does not wear her trousers rolled up. Pittsburg Chronicle Telo- graph.
 "Bloomcrs will furnish wide and fer tile field in which advertisement writers may display their ability" prophesies The Dry Goods Reporter. Heaven forbid!- Boston Globe.
 The Chicago Times Herald wants to know how "thc new m6thcr-in in law will lnuk in hluumcrS?" That's easy. There is very little difference between bloomers and brooches. .-Exchango.
 Immortality is awaiting that dressmaker or tailor who shall invent bloomers that do away with current difficulties in donning them and that may he worn with the back in front or the front at hack without puzzling the wrarcr as to which way they are to hc put nn.-Boston Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
POINTS OF LAW.

The judges in the old Italian court at Genoa wear robes and round visorless caps of black, such as baldhGaded men fancy.
 Hereafter the term "writing" will in Pennsylvania cover and include typewrit- ing which shall be equally legal for all purposes.
 Maine lawyers are wondering whether the Bangor and Aroostook railroad can be fined for killing deer out of season. The deer was walking on the track
 Justice Harbeson of Kentucky has made . ruling that people wanting divorceS must pay the costs before the decree issues. Nine-tenths of the applicants used to get divorces at the public expense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
Part of His Regular Duties.

Proprietor of the Seaside Hotel-Have you collected the ice pitchers from the guests rooms?
 Porter-Yes, sir.
 Proprictor-And taken the trunks all up?
 Porter-Yes, sir.
 Proprietor-And notified No. 57l that his train goes out at 3?
 Portcr-Ycs, sir.
 Proprietor-Thcn it's timo for you to run down to the beach, discover the sea serpent and be back in timo to take care of tho baggage from tho 5:30 train.-Chi- cago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
WHERE IS MISS CLARK?

She Has Mysteriously Disappeared From
 I'lainfield, N. J.
 PLAI&FIELD N. J., Aug. 14.-Lucretia Clark, who has been here some time per fecting arrangements for opening fash ionable school for girls in the old Harmed institute, has mysteriously disappeared.
 Her home is in Syracuse, where she has a brother in-law, l.. K. Bunce, who is in business. For several years she has lived in New Haven, being an instructor in Miss Baird's school for girls. She is about 40 years old, short and rather stout has brown eyes and hair, pleasing face and is a good cOnvcrsationalist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
MAY GO ELSEWHERE.
Senator Tillman Says He and His Followers
 Are Democrats. but

CONCORD, N. C., Aug. 14.--Senator Tillman spoke here to an audience of about TOO or S0O He said he was a Dem ocrat, but if the presidential nominee was not an unquestionable, simon pure silver man he and his South Carolina followers would go elsewhere. He spoke of many of the Populist principles as crazy and foolish notions.
 Ho made special plea for white SUI premacy. He wanted the Populists to give up local strife for small offices and join in the effort to get tho southern Dem ocrats and western Republicans united in the fight for free silver. In this connec- tion, he said, he will not be satisfied with presidential nominee on this side of the Mississippi river
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
NesI ralks Ahout 0Ioner Mntters.

CARLSBAD, Aug 14.-In regard to the prospects of an international monetary conference, senator Vest of Missouri, sswho is here, remarked: 1t is generally con cedcd that the other powers are awaiting the action of England, and from all ac- counts England will not alter the gold standard. A prominent English official was here recently, and he had several long conferences on the subject with MT. John Wanamaker. He said, Rest assured that England will not alter the gold stand ard -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
FIGS AND THISTLES.

When people arc hired to be good, they quit when the pay stops.
 There are people who want to do good, but they are slow to commence.
 The heart is larger than the world, be- cause the whole world cannot fill it.
 Human nature on the throne is no bot ter than human nature in tho slums
 The man who never praises his wife sometimes talks very nice in church.
 Angels know how much religion the rich havo by the way they treat the poor.
 Not many tears are shed at the funeral of the man who has lived only for himself.
 When the bank breaks, somo pc pie who have claimed to be Christians have no re. ligiOn left.
 It is likely that more sin and suffering have been caused by the overindulgcnco of parents than by tho hatred of enemies. Rams Horn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
Hundreds of Mohammedans Killed.

SOFIA, Aug. 14.-According to news received from a Turkish official source, 50D l3ulgarians I,d by three reserve oif- COTS attacked the Mohammedan village of Dospat, across the Turkish frontier, before dawn on saturday. The Bul-a- rians then set the village on fire and slaughtered the inhabitants indiscriiEi- nately as they rushed from the houses. It is stated that several hundred were killed. The Ottoman commissioner has delivered a protest to the Bulgarian government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
An Old We'll Was the Cause.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-Thc cause of the collapse of the building at West Broadway and Third street was found to be an old well alongside of the foundation and cx- tending partially under it. The well is s feet in diameter, feet in depth and almost entirely hollow. This caused the foundation to give way. The body of an- other man was taken from the ruins. This makes 15 victims of the disaster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
Rhode Island Red Men.

PROVIDENCE, Aug If. - The grand council of Rcd Men of Rhode Island elect ed the following officers: Great sachem,
 Alfred Mowry, Providence; great senior sagamOre, H. A. Dean, Providence; great junior sagamore, Benjamin Maynard, Pawtucket; great prophet, James H. Bar ney, Newport; great chief of records, Will liam k. Brown, Valley Falls; great keep CT of wampum c. c. Phillips, Providence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
\ Summer Youth.

A fancy cycling suit he wears, Correct from cap to heel, One would not guess he never dares To even mount wheel. He has yachting cap for show. White trousers, without spot, Who would suppose he does not know mud scow from yacht? His fishing tackle is the best That any one could wish, But still the fact must be confessed He never caught fish.
 Chicago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
Publishers to Antagonize the Trust.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-The American Newspaper Publishers association has opened correspondence with newspaper publishers throughout the United States with a view to a national convention of newspaper publishers at some central city to consider questions affecting the manu- facture of print paper in consequence of the recently organized Paper Manufactur- erS' trust
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
Not the Candidate of Any Set,

BALTIMORE, Aug. 14.-Mr. John E Hurst the Democratic nominee for govern or, has made public his letter of accept ance. In it he says: II did not seek the nomination in any manner whatsoever, nor can l consent to have myself spoken of or considrcd as the candidate of any man or set of men or as the representative of any clique, wing, faction or division Of the party
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
FIVE CHILDREN SHOT.
John Smiths Aim Was Bad When Firin;
 at a Sheriff.

Iowa CITY, Ia., Aug. l4.-.Tuhn Smith and his brother, Dr. George smith, at tempted to prevent sheriff Jones from ar resting the latter at Frank Pierce, near here. John smith discharged a shot gun at tho shcriff's head. Tho officers face was scorchcd, but the load struck five children playing across tho street.
 The injured are Bessie Cupp, 3 years old; Elsie Cupp aged l2; Charlos Prtric aged Ia; Brick Wager, aged 1}, and Her bert Wager, aged l.
 All were more or less seriously injured. It is feared that Brick Wager and Elsie Cupp may not live Despite violent threats of lynching made by the people of the community, the sheriff and his depu- ty brought the men to town and placed them in jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
Hnrnina Remembered.

~~ PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 14.-Magistrate Peter J. Hughes of this city has presented to Miss Katherine Germaine, the singer,
 handsome chatelaine watch as a token of his appreciation of her efforts in behalf of his nephew, Frank Hughes, who was saved from drowning in Fairmount Park.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
Kicked a Boy to Death.

OwEGo, N. Y, Aug. 14.-John Kent of Apalachin was locked up in the Tinga county jail charged with having caused the death of George Barker, a l2-ycar-old boy. On Saturday the boy was driving to his home when Kent, who Was drunk. asked for ride. The boy refused and Kent is alleged to have pulled him from the seat and kicked him to death
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-14
One Circus: Three Runaways,

LONG BRANCH, Aug. 14.-While the street parade of a circus was being held here there were three runaways. William Murphy of Colts Neck had his skull frac- tured by being thrown from his wagon. Arthur Shultz and Frank Finn, the vic tims of the other two runaways, were not so badly hurt.