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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
UNCLE SAM To ACT.
Peremptory Demand to Be Made Up,
 France For WaIIer,s Release.

 Peremptory Demand to Be Made Upon
 France For Walters Release.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-There is good authority for the statement that a per emptory demand will be made by the United States upon France for the release of ex-Consul John Waller of Tamative, and that satisfactory indemnity will be required for his arrest and imprisonment.
 The discussion of the case between the French and American diplomats has reached a point where 1t is said that there is little else for the United states to do, owing to the fact that repeated requests for a copy of the charges and testimony upon which Waller was convicted have not been furnished by the French govern- ment.
 It was said at the state department that the delay ill the Waller case had been very annoying to-the officials and especially to Ambassador Eustis. The dilatory action of France in this matter is regarded as in dicating that the French government has a very poor case and will be unable to re- sist the demands made by the United States for the restoration of Waller to lib erty and indemnity for his losses.
 A condition which makes tho delay of Franco more aggravating is the serious illness of Waller in prison, and that his further confinement is harmful to his health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
The CIeancst roxn1n the Mnrld.

The cirarrNt tnw!t in the world is said to be Brock, liulium l, s&ys 1'hH I;tIl tIull Gazette. IL is only a few ll:I.'S from the capital and his been famous for its clcaniins'ss from time immrmuriAl, It is also uoial'," on urruunt of tle fancitul style of its houses and yards and garLrtl~ and stT,vt. Thu lrnrIr, though only peasants, are we'll tu Go, and all feel a pride in ti.Hir town. Ii seems to hp th, first hu>iEr,, vt thcir lives tu l<",n their h"l.,rs fu.>n!y ..i:,tv,i their gardens il perfect Order um! t::,'jr yards and stree: as clean as x p;trlu".
 No carts are allowed ill the streets anu no cattle. Though the ruisins; of st ,, k and Li'a mt>ir..; U< butter and cheese are their UccuEatlNi!> q etC;,Hgrr Wuuld never i'm Rgine that tn, rr were any cattle in he re- giVn, unlr>> ErWrnt to the beautiful green m. aluws ;st the lack of the houses, or the stables out there, where r:WS are kept in stalls, scrubbed un'l washed like a kitchen. The streets aye tu1 fine and neat for the feet of the aliina's tu sep OH. All are paved with pnlishcd stones, inlrrniu@Ird with bricks of different cuiurs, and kept 50 scruFuloualy clean t!.;t d lady could walk anywhere in white satin slippers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
MISS LOTTIE HERZOG.

right, would tako shy at Mrs. Clew's record and she would have competent pacemaker in the person of Calvin s. Brice, Jr, who will also inherit millions some day Miss Fair was as good as her word. She reeled off the ten miles in 55 minutes and was then unkind enough to state, where she knew Mrs. Clews would hear it, that she hadn't half tried either and that she could easily do the distance in several minutes less time.
 Miss Fairs glory has, however, been OK ceedingly short lived, and she had hardly got through receiving the congratulations of her friends when the doleful news reach ed her all tho way from her home in San Francisco that her achievement was as nothing compared with what had been ac- complished by Miss Lottie Herzog. This young lady did not ride 10 miles, it is true, but she did cover 6}5 miles in pre- cisely 25 minutes, and it was not on bi- cycle track either, for she rode from the Stanyan street entrance of San Francisco's park to the bridge near the beach and re- turn. She was paced by expert riders with whom she had ridden considerably in practice before she made her great effort. It will now be in order for Miss Fair to go to San Francisco for the purpose of strip ping the laurels of bicycle supremacy from the brow of the fair Miss Herzog.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
CARPET WEAVERS WIN.
Philadelphia Employers at Last Yield to
 Their Demands.

Philadelphia Employers at Last Yield to
 Their Demands.
 PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22.-The strike of the ingrain carpet wcavers ended today, when all but two of the employing firms signed the schedule for an increase in wages of per cent.
 This was the outcome of meeting of the employers at the Manufacturers club last night and is said to have been induced by the action of John Gays Sons one of the largest firms, employing about 300 hands, ill promising to sign the schedule today after having maintained a vigorous stand against the strikers up to this time.
 In some mills tho increased rate will go into effect this week, but it will not be generally adopted until Sept. Is, the date fixed by the wcavcrs ill their recent ulti- matum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
VOICE OF HIGHEST RANGE.
Soprano Voices Are by Nature Divided Int
 Three Glasses.


 The soprano is defined as the human voice of highest range, or pith, defi- milton reached naturally from the ety. mological derivation of the word, from "sovrano, the chief, head, highest. As used in modern speech this term is ap- piled alike to the highest voice in wom- en and to the treble of boys. For the purposes of this article it is necessary only to consider the former. Soprano voices are by nature divided into three classes, each having specific powers The first of these is the soprano leggiero, or, as it is commonly defined, the light soprano. Of the three this is the voice of highest compass, but it is quito un- suited to dramatic or very emotional singing. Its quality is clear and bird like, and ill singing requiring Eutc- like feasibility 1t is of highest value. Purity and f1exibility are its usual and most prominent qualities.
 The second division is that known as mezza- -carrattere, ill strict translation, of medium character. The musical def milton of the phrase is, however, "hav- ing moderate degree of expression or execution. " By combining these defi- nltlons we may secure an idea of both the quality and powers of this second voice. While it may possess the high notes and i'll this upper register the tiutelike quality of the light soprano it has added to this a medium register of fuller tone and most exquisite quality. Of the three voices this is the most use ful both for professional and amateur Is p.ln lN1 If cir hot light and heavy music and an infinite variety of songs. Such a voice had Mmc Albani ill her prime, and such voice now has Mluo. Nordica.
 The third division is the dramatic soprano with a r;lngc similar i'll large part to the nlC%Za -carrattCre. The tones. however, arc fuller and richer. This is the voice which can interpret the great emotions, the voice uf emotional and sen suous capabl ty. Sustained and religious music is al,u its fed Florid arias, dramatic ballads, love plaintS and lul- lahiCs-a! the T"alm of passionate and sympathetic music is it's especial scope. However, tho voice a,ld its character arc natural gifts, and the duty devolv- ing upon it's pUssrssor is not to change, but to discover its character and then to cultivate it ill its class. A writer in The Ladies' Home Journal and author ity for tho foregoing calls attention tC the folly of d light soprano trying to dc | the work Uf the dramatic eO?ranO, and of the dramatic attempting tho work ot tho light soprano The attempt will have an almost fatal effect upon the voice and will ultimately ruin its qual | ity and character. The lnvl:z;i -c;lrrattcre is of course able to accomplish both. This warning applies With equal weight to singers who attempt to force low ol high notes. Not only is such al attempt unpleasant in its effect and sign oi the worst kind of bad art, but it is also dangerous aud destructive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
A Makeshift Chain Adjustment.

A local cyclist whose chain stretched to m extent utterly impossible in an ordi- nary, well behaved animal found that the screw of the adjustment had become hope lessly bent, and therefore the nut would not move up or down. So cutting piece of timber to the required size and shape he fixed it in tho slot of the backstay, at the length required to hold tho spindle in po- sition, and screwing up the spindle nut effected q perfectly satisfactory adjustment. Indeed the wheel ran for some weeks with that piece of wood holding it in.-Chicago Trilnnn,n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
FLAMES SWEEP ON.
Nothing but a Heavy Rain Will Stop Jer-
 sey's Forest Fires.


 EGG HARBOR CITY, N. J., Aug. 22.- The forest fire that has been burning through the pine belt of New Jersey since last Wednesday is as fierce as ever. For tunately for Absccom the fire is being car ried in an easterly direction, and the i'm mediate danger for that pretty place is not great.
 In many cases the flames swept across the outlying portions of farms, and at times passed within couple of hundred yards of buildings. At one time it was within half mile of a group of houses. Last night it burned to within a mile of Port Republic. It is now headed toward Pomona.
 The present fire is the greatest the sec tion has ever seen, and there is seldom a spring or late summer that fires of greater or less extent do not break out. Many wheat patches which were ready for the cradle have been destroyed. Blackberry fields, which were of great promise, have been destroyed. Fruit orchards near the path of the flames arc ruined. The burned tract is 12 miles square. Nothing but a soaking rain of several hours duration will stop the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
GOING HOME TO HANNAH.
He Knew That She Would Be Glad
 Have Him Return.

He Knew That She Would Be Glad to
 Have Him Return.
 When he had asked me the way to the Forty second street ferry and added that he wanted to catch West Shore train he said:
 "Hanncr was purty nigh right about New York. y
 "Who is Hannah, and what did she tell you?' asked.
 Hammers my old woman. I'd bin wantin to cum down to New York fur ten vars, but sunthin was allus hap benin. I finally made up my mind to cum artrr the corn had bin hood out, and got here last Thursday Hammer said I'd bo robbed of my watch"
 And were you?"
 "I was. Yes, sir, I lost it the fust lay got here. Somebody stole it while I was gawpiu around. Banner will grin when l hcv to tell her about it. She also said I'd bc robbed of my money"
 "Aud did that happen?"
 "She did. Yes, sir. A feller got my wallet while 1 was ridin on street car, and I never knowed it till ho was gone. Hammer will laugh herself to death when tell her about it. Sho also told me I'd git lost
 And did you?'
 "Got lost over a dozen times, sir. Yes, sir, get reg 'rly turned around and was scart most to death Hammer will throw up both hands and shout over that. She also said I'd git run over and killed" "
 But you still live"
 "YcS; kinder live, but I've bin run over five times and purity badly bruised. Hammer will almost bust when I show her my bruises. She also said Id git into fight and git licked, ''
 But you didn't?" I asked
 "Didn't I Waal, but did! had two fights and got licked in both of 'cm. Hammer will lay down and roll over on the floor when she secs this skinned nose "
 And so you are on your way home?" 1 asked
 "Yes, goin hum. Met fellcr I llnuwcd and borrowed money huff to git hum un. I've bin down here and had fun and a good time, and now I'm goin to zee Hammer. Shc'l be standin at the gate and luukin fur me, and as I git along up to her she'll look me up and down and all over and say, Now, then, samuel, # you We made d fule O versclf long nUtl cum in here and git piece O blackberry re and glass O milk and th'n tend to thom hogs and calves and rnrn und tajrrs and :tsll the Lord to fur | give yuu fur hrin the rcck less crittcr vc ar ! "--Dctroit Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Pauline de Grandpre.

Mile. Pauline de Grandpre probably knows more of the prison life of French women than any one else in France. She lived ill the St. Lazare prison as the housekeeper of her uucle, who was chaplain there during the empire. In the 25 years that have elapsed since he died she has devoted herself entirely to visiting female prisoners and obtaining situations for them when they have un. dergone their sentences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
FOUND IN A CAVE.
Thieves Captured by Newark Detectives
 and Articles Recovered.

NEWARK, N. J., Aug. 22.-Dctectivcs Cosgrove Carroll and Jackes of Newark went to Rosolle and arrested Go eb Ged- ickc aged % years; Arthur Gl Il, aged IS years, and Bertha Golf, age years, on the charge of being accon ces of Adam Wisscl, now in tho Essex county jail for burglary. The two men and the woman were in cave in the woods at ROsellC.
 When the detectives raidcd the cave, they secured a wagon load of clothing be- longing to men and women, considerable jewClry, silvcrware and other articles. These were all brought to Newark.
 Just after tho goods arrived Joseph Keast of 1 Stratford place and Walter J. Terwilliger of II Mulford avenue called and identified some of the stolen articles. They said their families had been to the scaShorc, and that their houses were rob- bed during their absence. The camp was kept in the woods all summer. The arti- clos recovered are valued at S1, ,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
-Texa.' lift liTS.

UIIItI
 "Ycs. darling, r.
 "Iuu ought 10 be ashamed of your self. But did you see anything that would be good design for a bathing suit ?''-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
DENBY IS ACTIVE.
Our Minister Doing Everything Possible In
 the kucheng Affair.

the Kucheng Affair.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Acting Sccre- tary McAdoo has been in constant com munication with Minister Dcnby regard ing the investigation of the riots at Ku- cheng, and he feels assured that every thing possible is being done by our repre- sentatives to secure complete report of all the facts
 Consul General Jcrnigan, in a cable to the state department, said that the Amer ican and British representatives had been excluded from the hearing. Minister Den by was communicated with at once and requested to see that the American repro sentative was admitted.
 MT. McA6oo says that it is quite proba- ble that the local authorities and the off, cials who are conducting the kucheng in- vestigation were not properly advised or informed as to the wishes of the govern ment at Picking. It is believed that when they are so advised the American and British officials will be admitted to tho investigations without further delay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Dauhicnx,s Gift to Rhca.

Milo. Rhoa has just received from Paris a beautiful oil painting by Daubigny. The subject is Rhea in her character of Jose phine, empress of tho French. and is a gifs of tho painter to the actress. In acknowl- cdgment of tho compliment paid her by the artist, Rhea has sent him a bejeweled gold snuffbox which belonged to Louis XVI and was bought by her with other antiquities at q sale when she was last in PariS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Lonkinr For Miss Clark.

ROME, x. Y, Aug 22.-Something of a sensation was caused here by the ap- pearancc of two men searching for clcws as to the whereabouts of Miss Lucrctia Clark, who disappeared from Plainfield, N. J., on Aug. g. Tho two men were John K. Sweet of Syracuse, brother in law of Miss Clark, and J. N. Hayward, who claims to have seen Miss Clark and a man get off west bound Central train here at S:46 p. m. on Aug. Q.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Twenty-one Bodies Recovered,

DENVER, Aug. 22.-Twenty-ono bodies have been taken from tho wreck of the Gumry hotel The latest remains to be taken out are almost unrecognizablc. A fire was ,,artcd td-dCstruy the threatening walls. \o other way was seemingly prac- ticablC. Coroner Martin is still of tho opinion that therc are many moro bodies in tho ruins
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
A San Francisco Lady Who Knocked Miss
 Fairs Record Into Smitherccns.

Every devoted of the "silcnt stced" as well as every society man, woman or child in the land will remember what q sonsa- tion was created in Newport s most cxclu- sive social circles a few weeks ago by the announcement that Mrs. Henry Clews, wife of the great banker, had established a record of ten miles inside of an hour.
 That was but q ripple however, to the wave of astonishmcnt that surgcd over ar istocratic and stupidly dull Newport when it was stated that Miss Virginia Fair, tho possrssor of several millions in her own
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
BeIasco's "Heart of Maryland"

All of the scenery for David Belasco's "Ihc Heart of Maryland' has been finish ed and accepted. The names of the dramas 8 principal people arc historic, Belasco in his researches going back as far as 175o for some of his material. The name of Cal vert, which figures prominently in the dramatis pcrson;e, was that of Cecil baron of Baltimore, and his brother Leon ard, first proprietary governor of the young colony
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Bennett'S is The Place.

Y,u all well kroy the quality and rice of Rogers KnIves, Fo' ks Spoons, Ladies, Berry and Jelly Spoor s, Fie and Cake Knives, Fruil KniveS and Nut Picks.
 MY PRICES: Rogers bts s. medium k ives.
 per set 75; per dog. 5 50 Rogere' solid uick~ forks, No 12
 per st 75; per doz. 3 50 Tue best Rogers Tea SD ',nS, % The best Rogers Fruit Knives, 35 Al, other go, ds in the hne at equally as low prices and tn best quality. You cannot afford to pur- chase until you have seen my goods and prices. No trouble to show my goods; call and see for you selves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Court of Appeals Vacancy.

CANANDIAGrA, x. Y. Aug. 23-The Republican members of the Ontario coun- ty bar held Il meeting and advocated the nomination of Hon. William H. Adams of CanandaiE;,la for the place on the court of appeals bench to be made vacant by tho retirement uf Judge Finch of Ithaca.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Cycling as an Antifat.

Physical exercise will, we all know, re- ducc flesh. The reason is that in unusual exercise, such as rapid cycling, the blood is more rapidly oxygcnatcd, and the result is tho destruction or burning out of tho fat, and you may have noticed that great riders are never fat, and that people who live in mountainous countries, where they walk great deal and consume quantities of oxygen, arc always slim.-Whoel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Jerseys Patriotic Sons.

TRENTON, Aug. 22.-The seventh an nual session of tho New Jersey camp of the Patriotic Order of Sons of America was held here. The report of the secre- tary shows membership in the state of 9 TOO, an increase of about l, 1000 during the past year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Pleased With It.

IL was at d hotel on tho Scottish mountains. "Oh, Marianne, do think that gown of yours is just too lovely for anything, and it is SO appropriate to wear up hcr"," The other smiled self approvingly. "YcS," she said, smooth ing down the folds of tho frock in queS tion, II do think this gown sets off the mountains better than any other ever had on ''-JOv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Boston Contractors Discounted.

BOSTON, Aug. 2@.-It seems probable that tho garment contractors cannot get together so as to mako a stand against tho union. Their discomtlture was moro com plctc when they learned that tho female garment workers were joining the union as rapidly as possible, and that 27 con tractors haVc already signed the agree mpnt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Tossini's Memory.

Rossini's memory was lacking in re, tentivcncss, especially ill respect to tho names of persons who had been intro duced to him. This forgetfulness was frequently d cause of amusement when ever RoSSiui Was among company. One day he lu'.t Bishop, tho English com poser. Rossini knew the face well enough, a,,d at once greeted him. "Ah, my dear NIT. " but the name es- capped his memory, and to convince him that he had not forgotten him Rossini began whistling Bishops gIee, When the Wind Blows" a compliment which "the English Mozart" as Bishop had been dubbed, recognized quite as readily as if his ecclesiastical surname had been mentioned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
White Woman Shoots a Negro.

BEIDGETuN, x. J., Aug. p. William Crawford, coorod, attackcd his whito mistress, Ella Gaunt, choking and knock Ing her down, The woman seized q re- volvrr and shot him through the stomach It is thought that he will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
rotnto Bugs Own the Town.

BLooMFIELD x. J., Aug. 22.-The town is ovcrrun with potato bugs. The pesss swarm on the flag walks and porchcs of houses, and even the houses themselves are invaded. Reports from tho farmers of the Brookdalc section say that the bugs are eating all the green vegetables, and tho fight against them has been of little avail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Two Men Killed bv One.

WHITEsBuRG, Ky, Aug. 22.-Win Gill bert and James Owens, brothers in law, were killed in a hand to hand battle at Keystone, w. Va, by John Strauss. The encounter was the result of family feud.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Successful Exneriment ANith kites.

MELTON, Mass, Aug. 23.-W. A. Eddy of New Jersey cxpcrimcntcd successfully with flying kites in high wind at Bluo Hill observatory. He took photographs with plates which were sent up on kites 250 feet above the ground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Iisbop I.urslors Arrested.

OGpENSBUEG, x. Y., Aug. 22-The binding and ruhlping of Charles Murray of Lisbon in his home on Monday led to the arrest of William Hatfield and Fred Wand in this city. The prisoners wcro identified by Murray.
 A FEMALE SCORCHER
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Barnett Held For Counterfeiting,

ALTOONA, Pa, Aug. 22.-Adam Bar nett and William E. Dunmire of Mahaf- fey, alleged countcrfeiters, had hearing. Dunmire wAs discharged and Barnett held in $2, 900 bail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Who Lost This Leg?

NEW YORK, Aug 22.-At the West One Hundred and Twenty fifth Street police station there is an artificial leg for which an owner IS wanted. It apparently is a limb made for a woman who wears a No. ? shoe and was found by patrolman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
\ Mitigating Circumstance,

Indignant Guest-This steak is not only very small, but it is tough.
 New Waitcr-Well, if it's tough, you ought to h" %I:id thcro is so little of it. -Texa; fit uSs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22

CHICAGO, Aug. s22.-W. R. Castle, the new minister from Hawaii, said in an in tcrvicw that the affairs of the new rcpuh lie are in a most promising condition, and the present government has nothing to fear from the rOyaliStS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Her RenlY.

Jones asked his wife, "Why is hus- band like dough:" He expected she would givo it up, and was going to tell her it was 'because a woman needs him." but she said it was because he was "hard to get off her hands. ''- Town and Country Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Ran Into a Catboat.

CHATHAM, Mass, Aug. 22.-The United States survey steamer Blake ran into and sank the catboat Hector of Chatham on the shoals. The crew saved their lives by grasping the chains of the steamer and climbing aboard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Brisands Get 1,5OO Francs,

SAssARI, Island of Sardinia, Aug. 22.- Brigands held up mail coach running between Orani and Oneferi and secured l, ,500 francs from the mailbag and robbed the passengers Tho military overlook the brigands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
Isurgiss' Big Lead.

NuHWIlH. Conn, Aug. 9 At tho na. tiOnal CruquCt tournament George s. BurgisS of Lynn, Mass, scored big lead, having won eight games out of ten. As he has only two more to play, he has practically won the championship
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-22
A Good Man.

''Have you got a good laundryman?"
 ''First rate. He brought mo seven collars last week that didn't belong to mo besides my own, and they were all my size. Tit Bits.