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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
WHEELING RULES.

A surgeon gives, in an English maga- zine, some excellent rules for bicycle rid ing:
 First.-Never rido within half an hour of a meal, which means either before or after.
 Second.- Wheel tho machine up any hill the mounting of which on tho wheel causes any real effort.
 Third.-Sce that the clothing round the stomach, neck and chest is loose.
 Fourth.-Havc tho handlo bar sufficient ly raised to prevent stepping.
 Fifth.-Be as sparing as possible of talk ing fluids during long ride. Rinsing the mouth thoroughly, as well as gargling with cold water, will quench the thirst as well as If not better than taking fluids Into the stomach in large quantities
 Sixth.-Except the wind, roads, etc., be favorable, never ride more than ten miles m hour except for very short distances.
 seventh. Never smoke while riding.
 Attention to these points will tend to re- licve the pressure on the right side of the heart, breathlessness will largely be pre- vented, and even persons with certain forms of heart disease may ride with safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
L1RELEDRY MERIDEN.

Meriden, or all places in the Nutmeg state, should keep mum oD the subject of Wntertury's alleged badness. For twenty years the Silver City has been known as the Leadville of Connecticut, and calling attention to the shortcomings of Waterbury will not make it's own record any winter.
 It is told of Meriden man, and it must be true. that. having shuffled of this mortal coil. he arrived on the other side and looked about him. He was 8 good man. as Meridenites go. and flattered him. self that he had reached the place of rest. Still. he was just little surprised at certain features of his new abiding place, and confided to an attendant that, taken all in all. heaven was not so very much bet ter than Meriden. The older resident looked pityingly at the Silver City man and said: "This isn't heaven
 There the story ends. Having been be- trayed by his boosting. nature into mak- lng such an embarrassing admission the Meriden man probably hastened to ex- plain that Waterbury was worse than Meri- den. And that kind of an argument is not worth much.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
THE CUBAN REBELLION.
Spain to Begin an "Active" Cam
 paign Next Month. >s
PROMISE MADE OF FREE ELECTIONS

The Situation Seems to Be That Spain Must
 Either Send a Hundred Thousand Troops
 or Else Grant the Island of Cuba Com.
 pIets AutonOmy-MaceO Unmolested.
 HAVANA, Aug. 15.-Since his arrival hero Captain General Martinez de Campos has received deputations from all political parties. His personal popularity makes everybody glad to welcome him.
 Addressing the Rcformistas, he said that the revolution would probably de- velop further before the finale. Address ing the Autonomistas, he stated that it was his intention to begin an active cam paign in September against the insurgents in the province of Santa Clara, afterward to attack the rebels in Puerto Principe and lastly those in Santiago de Cuba. He promised that the next municipal elec- tions should be absolutely free, and that he would personally rectify any case of coercion reported to him.
 In the course of a private conversation Marshal CampoS expressed the opinion that dissension among the leaders would weaken the insurgent force and that the rebellion would be crushed before spring, but there is persistent rumor in circles usually well informed that he has cabled to Madrid that only two courses are open Spa1n-nn1nely1 eltuer UO S6uu 1OOJOOO troops to Cuba or to grant the island com plete autonomy.
 Jose MaceO Not Molested.
 The report that the alcalde of Sancti Spiritu has joined the rebellion is untrue. The average number of deaths from yell low fever among the troops for the last few weeks has been 120 daily. Jose Maceo has lived for the past three months on a coffee estate between Santi- ago dc Cuba and Guantenamo. The gov ernmcnt is aware of this, but does not at- tempt to attack him. The insurgents of this district levy fines from $500 to $1, 900 on plantations. Maceo has been resup- piled with ammunition from an unknown source.
 Insurgents to the number of 400 attack ed Port Ramblazo, which is under con- struction on the railway to Puerto Prin- cipe. A garrison consisting of one ser geant, one corporal and IT guerrillas made heroic defense until Captain Mer- cado, with 45 infantry and 20 guerrillas, | arrived to relieve them. He forced the | insurgents to retire, leaving behind them | two dead and their firearms and maohetes. The troops lost four dead and 12 wound | ed. General Mella has congratulated the sergeant and garrison on their heroic de- | fense, preferring as they did to die rather | than surrender.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Royle's New Play, "NIexico."

Although Edwin Milton Royle's r&w play, Mexico" will depend for success entirely upon the dramatic strength of its story and the interest of its character draw ing, the production will rival in scenes, picturcSquoness and effect any of the dramas that have nothing but the spectac- ular to recommend them. Mir. Mayer hofer, the famous German electrician who had charge of the great spectacle "Ura- mia, ' is preparing for "Mexico'' q num- Der of unique effects including among other things a thunderbolt which is used to shattcr a certain tower with visible and 'itnrnll Nv Etri inc effect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
How Does The Follow.
 ing Strike You:

Sirioin Steak, 14c per ID Round Steak,
 12c per lb Shoulder Steak,
 5 cents per lb Fresh Pork,
 l2c per ID Rib Beef
 Sc per ID Rumps,
 8c-1Oc per ID Ham, He per ID Sc per ID Chickens, 16c per ID Bacon boneless) 12c per ID Everything else in proportion. 1 have just bought a large in- voice of strictly pure open kettle rendered Leaf Lard in 10 lb tubs which l shall retail as long as it lasts at soc per tub Remember this is just as adver- tised or your money back. In fact if you eat anything Tn the Meat or Vegetable line you can always obtain first quality goods at lowest prices from
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
REPRESENTATIVE TURNER of Georgia says

REPRESENTATIVE TURNER of Georgia says that the prospects in his state for cotton and corn were seldom if ever better, and the desire for free coinage is dying out. Eighty-nine newspapers in Georgia oppose the free and unlimited coinage of silver ftty-6ve support it. according to an esti. mate of the Atlanta Journal. An equally decisive majority against free silver is found among the country papers of Alabama; and the Topeka Capitol has indicated an ever larger newspaper majority against free sil yer in Kansas. In spite of this encourag ing news. however, the fight must be kep up. The advocates of free silver coip age should be kept constantly on the run.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
HoWE'S HoMlLIEs.

Never trust the man who thinks there Is but one sin.
 The moro tho average girl practices on 0 piano, tho worse she plays.
 When 1t Is said of n man that he Is bull headed, it means that he Is foolish.
 A man parts with his ambitions as easily and naturally us he parts with his hair.
 If you nre at all "touchy," don't have any friends. They will always be hurting your feelings.
 The moro reputation a man has the more other men are disappointed when they meet him.
 There are some men whom the Lord spe- Cially fitted to mind the door when their wives give pink teas.
 There Is probably no hatred so flercs as that mans women folks have for the men who owe him tnonsy. .-Atchisoh Globe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Ex-CONsUL WALLER'S CASE.
He Expresses a Belief That He Will Re Re-
 leased Soon.

WASHINGTON, Aug l5.-A letter re- ceived from ex-Consul Waller says that his baggage was taken from him by the French on his arrival at Marscilles, and that he madn complaint to the United States consul at that place on April 27, but has heard nothing of it since. He has not yet received n word from Mrs. Waller or his children since his departure from Madagascar nor has he yN,t received the money sent him by friends in Iowa.
 MT. Waller expresses much gratitude for the interest taken in his case by the newspapers of the United States and by his friends and was especially glad to learn that the department of state was looking after the protection of his family.
 He expresses belief and hope that he will be released soon. His health is lit tie better than when he last wrote.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
FINED IN GERMANY.
But the Money Was Ordered to Be Return
 ed by the Government.


 WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The state de- partment has received dispatch from Secretary of Legation Jackson, charge d'affairs at the embassy of the United States at Berlin, giving a statement con- corning the arrest of two American citi- zens, Fred and Ferdinand Kort.
 These men were born in Germany, and in 1888 came to the United States, being then F and 15 years old respectively. They were naturalized at Chicago in 1894. Last September they made a visit to Ger many. In March they were arrested and fined 16O marks for failure to perform military duty.
 The German authorities, upon an in- vestigation undertaken at the instance ot the American embassy, annulled the pro- ceedings and ordered the return of the money. Mir. Jackson says that the broth CTS, having finished their visit, returned to the United States. Their present whereabouts are unknown, and the em- bassy cannot learn if the money has beeu refunded nor transmit their certification of naturalization papers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
MORE BONDS LIKELY.
The Oldest Financiers Can See No Wa & Out of It,

. .. Out of It.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Wall street ts uneasy. Another bond issue seems ineyit- able. The oldest financiers can sec no way out of it if the $100, GOO, 900 gold re- serve limit is to be maintained. The TO- sumption of the exportation of the stand ard metal is growing alarmingly in vol ume, and the legal life of the bond syndi-
 cate is ebbing' fast away. It will termi- nate absolutely on Oct. l next, and it may terminate before then at the will of its members.
 It is patent on all sides the instant Pier pont Morgan and August Belmont and the gentlemen associated with them with draw their support that another bond
 issue must be made. It is to them credit
 is due that the raid on the limit has not been begun already.
 To maintain the surplus intact the sym
 dicate was obliged to deliver to the gov
 ernment on Tuesday and yesterday gold to the amount of $3, 900, GOO, and yet when the doors of the subtreasury closed last night there were within the vaults only | $2, 431, ,061 above the S100, 900, GOO mark. | Tomorrow and Saturday they will again be asked to come to its aid, for there is l every indication that there will be shipped during the balance of the week oV@: $2, | 900, 900 more. Crossman X Brothers will
 ship $1, GOO, ,000 today, and Nesslage & l Fuller will send over $350, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Escaped Thieves Surrounded,

PHiLADELPHlA, Aug. 15.-Gcneral War ren P Edgnrton said that he had received dispatch from Inspectors Holden and Lewis stating that they had almost cor nered two of the notorious pOstoffice thieves who recently escaped from jail In New York. The men cannot be captured without battle, and no attempt to corral them will be made without tho aid of a posse. A fight is expected to take place, and q sensational outcome may occur in a day or two.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
HERE'S A SNAKE STORY.
Chickens Said to Have Matched In a Rep-
 tiles Stomach.

Chickens Said to Have Matched In Rep
 tiles Stomach.
 BRANCHvILLE, N. J., Aug. 15.-Almost everything has been found in black snakes stomach. In several instances after having been killed full grown rab- bit would come to light, but it was left for a brood of young chickens to be found in the stomach of the crawler.
 Andrew Merring of Myrtle Grove had a setting hen. He heard great commo- tion where she was kept. He could not learn the cause, but missed seven of twelve eggs. Chickens sometimes eat the eggs, but this seemed improbable, as the chickens were nearly developed. The mys- tery was cleared when Merring killed a : 1& foot black snake, in whose stomach was found seven young chickens fully devel- oped. It is probable that the process of matching was completed in the snake s stomach and that the chickens afterward iiad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.
Friends of Lloyd Lowndes Think He Will
 Head tho Ticket


 CAMBRIDGE, Md, Aug. 15.-The Re publican state convention, which assem- bled at noon today, promises to be the most spirited gathering of the party in years. The capacity of this small town is taxed to its utmost to accommodate the crowd and tents, river boats, etc, are be- ing utilized as impromptu hotels.
 It is expected that sharp struggle be- tween at least three contcsting delegations will defer the nominations for governor, attorney general and comptroller and the agreement on platform until late in the day. The friends of Lloyd LOwndes claim that he will be nominated for the govern orship on the first ballot. The opposition to Lowndcs centcrs around William T. Malstcr. Aside from the gubernatorial contest, the main interest attaches to the platform. The leaders say there will be n strong and unqualified expression of the sound money idea in national finance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
SUSPECTS MURDER.
John Edson Sweet Believes Miss Clark Has
 Met With Foul Play.

SYRACUSE, Aug. 15.-Miss Lucretia Clark, who disappeared mysteriously from Plainfleld, N. J., is a sister -in-law of John Edson Sweet, president of the Straight Line Engine company of this city. She resides in Syracuse during each summer. She has been employed for 20 years as teacher in various fashionable seminaries in the country, principally at New Haven and Norfolk, Conn.,, and Knoxville Ills.
 Miss Clark went from here to Plainflcld two weeks ago, being supplied partially with funds by Mir. Sweet to start school at Plainheld. Mir Sweet was informed of her disappearance Saturday, and since that time has been in New York investi- gating tho case. He thinks that Miss Clark has been murdered for the money in her possession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
More Jersey Forest Fires.

POMONA, x. J., Aug. l5.-Fierce forest fires are doing much damage along the -Brigantine Beach railroad. Already about 15O acres of woodland have been burned. The fire is rapidly extending toward Ab- secom. Forces of men have been trying to check the flames and prevent their reaching tho dwelling houses, but with little success, and it is::f feared that nothing short of n heavy rain will save their hOIlnS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Iniurad In A Runaway.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Aug. 15.-wn- liam T. Twiss representing a New York chair manufactory, was driving with a friend, when the horse jumped from the road, throwing both men against a tele- graph pole with terrific force. Mir. Twiss sustained an injury to tho spine which may prove fatal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Garment Makers Seem to Be Winning.

NEW YORK, Aug. l5.-At the headquar- ters of tho Children .Iacketmakers' union Leopold Schwartz, the business agent, said that 150 contractors had signed the scale, and fully 1,aoo of the strikers re- turned to work today Hynan Hirsch, the business agent of the Pantsmakers' union. said |" Up to this time As contract ors have signed the agreement, and con sequently over 500 strikers will return to work today.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
REFORM AT LONG BRANCH.
Phil Daily and Other Sports Charged With
 Maintaining Gambling Houses.

Maintaining Gambling Houses
 LONG BRANCH, Aug. 15.-Asa result of the recent attacks on Prosecutor Twins for permitting the gambling houses to be run openly and the saloons to bc kept open on Sunday in defiance of the law warrants were served by Constable Strong on John Daly, Phil Daily and his partner, Thomas Darden, R. J. Slater of the Ocean club, w. l.. Fitzgerald of the New York club and Johnson and Kelly of the Lenox club, charging them with maintaining gam bling houses.
 Warrants were also served on K. H. Price, J. H. Wardell, w. Rice, John F. R. Brown and Warren Leland of Pleasure Bay and William Sanders of Atlantic Highlands, charging them with keeping disorderly houses in selling liquor on Sun day.
 The warrants were issued by Justice Child of Red Bank. The prisoners were arraigned and held under $500 bail for the action of the grand jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Equally So.

''In the court of appeals in Dublin not so very long ago." says The Lamp, "counsel, while arguing with earnest ness in his cause, stated a point which the bench ruled against him. Well, said he, if it pleases the court, if ana wrong in this, I have yet another point aha. is equally as conclusive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Search For the pend Ended.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-The work of searching the ruins of the collapsed West Third street building has been discontin- ued permanently. Every foot of the ground had beon carefully gone over, and the contractor, the police and the repre- sentative of the building department agreed that no more bodies remained in the wreck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15

NEW ORLEANS, Aug, 15.-Mr. k. k. Levia, business manager of the Louisiana Journal and Agriculturist, has been in- formed that he is one of the heirs to a large estate in England, of which his share will amount to about $500, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Dend When rnken Eron the River.

WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. 15.-Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Harrington were walking along narrow path on the river brink at East Brooktield when both slipped into the water. Mir. Harrington got out and pulled his wife out, but she was dead
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Bounty Act Called Mi.lsgi.lation.

NEW HAVEN, Aug 15.-Edmund Zach CT, counsel for the towns of North Bran ford and Branford, has written to the counsel of all towns in tho state to meet and urge Governor Coffin to call special session of thc legislature for the purpose of repeating the bounty act, which is con sidered piece of mislegislation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Schuyler Hamilton. Jr.. Married.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 15.-Miss Jane Byrd Mercer and Schuyler Hamilton, Jr., of New York were married here. MT. Ham ilton is the only son of General Schuyler Hamilton and q descendant of Alexander Hamilton and of General Philip Schuyler of New York. The bride is the great granddaughter of John Francis Mercer, one of the governors of Maryland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Aaron T. B,iss Chosen Treasurer.

CHICAGO Aug. 15.-By unanimous vote the executive committee of the Republican National league chose Aaron J. Bliss of Saginaw, Mich, as treasurer of the league and treasurer officio of theexecutive body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Must Not Provoke France.

BERLIN, Aug. 15.-The authorities of Metz have issued orders forbidding depu- tations visiting the imperial province to celebrate the anniversary of the war of 1S70 to cross the French frontier or to send wreaths for German graves on French soil or to decorate them with German col ors. The order is intended to prevent pro voking Franco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15

RICHMOND, Aug. 15.-Socicty is inter ested in the reported announcement at White sulphur of the engagement of Miss Ircne I.anghornc, Virginia's popular so- cicty favorite, to Charles Dana Gibson, the New York sketch artist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Actor Byrne Shot.

NORWICH, Conn.,, Aug. 15.-Andrew Byrne, an actor in the Flight Bells" company, was shot and seriously wound cd by Daniel Fenton, lunatic, in front of the newspaper offices on Broadway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Killed Himself to Find Out.

CHICAGO, Aug l5.-Theosophy claimed the life of George Robie, whose body was found in the Calumet river. He thought of nothing but this doctrine for months, and finally drowned himself to see if there was anything beyond. He vas a member of the firm of Crowell, Robie & Co.,, wool brokers of Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Procramme of Irish Leaders.

LONDON, Aug. l1.-lt is said that John Redmond will move an amendment to the address from the throne challenging the government to declare it's Irish policy. John J. Clanccy will move an amendment in favor of amnesty to political prisoners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Fad.

Mrs. Trott-Ohs only went into town on a shopping tour.
 Mrs. Streete-Did you? Tell me all about it. Did you have real good time?
 Mrs Trott-Not at all found what I wanted in the very first shop went into.
 Mrs. Streete-How provoking Tit RitS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Pleasant For the Neirhbors,

Friend-I should think your daugh- ter's four hours practice on the piano would drive you crazy.
 Hostess-Oh, not at all! She opens all the windows and most of the sound goes out doors Now York Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Eairhsld Crippled by A Fire.

FAIRFIELD, Me-, Aug. 15.-The chief industry of Fairfield was badly crippled, and over 200 men were thrown out of em- ployment by the burning of three large lumber mills here. Tho direct loss is ESQ., 900,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15

MONTREAL, Aug. 15. Damase La Framboisc, a convict, has become heir to $25, 900 which has been left to him by a former sweetheart in Holyoke, Mass La Framboise has served five years of q term of 15 for robbery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
McCoyub Held For Trial.

MIDDLErowN, N. Y.,- Aug. 15.-The Ooroner's jury in the case of James Nc Comb, charged with killing the French boar trainer, held McComb for trial, and added in the verdict its belief that the crime was premeditated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
'T1te 9entncrat.
o. and N. T. MALoNEY. Pus11azzas.

THE statement that a trust proposes to buy up all the mills manufacturing news paper scares no one. If the trust st- tempted to squeeze the newspapers new mills would be started if the newspapers had to put up the capital themselves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
- Terrific Boiler Explosion,

ARDMoRE, I. T., Aug. 15.-A boiler of 8 thrasher engine blew up near Oakland, instantly killing Will Craft, Leoner Wood and Pinkey Wood and seriously injuring seven others, some of whom cannot re- onyaP
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Rev. Dr. SuppIee Dead.

CAPE MAY, N. J., Aug. 15.-Rcv. Dr. E. H. Supplec, n Protestant Episcopal clergyman of Philadelphia, died at his summer home at Cape May Point. The body will be taken to Norristown, Pa, for interment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Lnhrs nnn,x Seriously III.

BARNEGAI, N. J., Aug. 15.-Patrlck Gavan Duffy, who gained wide reputa- tion as justice of the New York Tombs police court, is seriously i'll at the Lafay- cite House at Forked River.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Robbed a Stage Over a Year Ago.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Aug. 15.-Ulysses G. Pitts, charged with robbing n stage more than q year ago near Spearflsh, s. D., has been arrested here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Bumper Page m Engineer Now.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16.--W. Byrd Page, the ex-champion high jumper, has been appointed assistept engineer on the Pennsylvania railroad system,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15

HOODS PILLS cure KavSf iHs, Blll0usneass fndlk0staons Headache.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
$2.OO.

No auction sale, no bank rupt sale. No sale of any kind ever gave or will give such values.
 Our claim is good; 1.-The greatest values on earth" in Clothes, and your money re- turned if you cannot use the goods. Get your Clothes now at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
PrecautiOn.

"Never dare," she commanded, "to look me in the face again"
 He stood with averted glance.
 "Never?"
 "Never."
 Even although she eventually aban- doned the wheel as a vehicle, it was not at all likely that her bicycle face would ever subside sufficiently to be safely contemplated by nervous man like him. Detroit Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-15
Came Over Tn Seven Davs.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Aug. 15.-George Gould's steam yacht Atalanta has arrived here. She made the passage across the Atlantic in seven days.