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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
MURRAY,S NIGHT OUT.
Had His Fun, and the Place Knew Hin, No More.

The San Francisco Call says that with blood in his eyes, cartridges in his re- volver and a plentiful supply of whis- ky in his stomach, Charles Murray rode into Sunol the other night. He increased the supply of blood in his eye and whisky in his stomach and de- creased the number of cartridges in his revolver while he took possession of the town for an hour.
 Murray came from somewhere out Of the darkness in the canyon over near Plea asanton. As Sunol is very quiet little town Murray's presence was soon noticed, for fusiiiade of shots from revolver does not occur there every night in the week. When the shots at tracted the attention Of the good Peo- pie of Sunol and they peered cautiously
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
READY TO LOOK FOR IGINTY.

ing of suffocation. The sensation was wonderfully strange. I 3uld hear the bubbling water rushing by the glass and the sound of air being pumped into the helmet.
 Only once did I think of those above me, and that was when I was descending. It seemed to me that l was going down at the rate of a sink ing stone, and I was sure that 1 would land on the bottom with such force that my limbs would be broken, so began to draw them up to lessen the shock when I should strike bottom. At the same time I was talking to myself about being let down so fast. My pleadings, however, were heard. l had forgotten that there was a tele- phone connection running through the air tube to a receiver in the boat. They either heard me and slackened the speed, or else it was only imagina- tion on my part, for 1 touched like feather. The next thing was to find which way was north. 1 tried to de- tcrrcine it by locking for the sun, but the water was either too deep C. not clear enough. It was hard work 60 force myself against the water and walk about. The weight on my back and feet 1 did not feel to any extent. but there was quite a pressure a,l over me. l could not look out of the side windows very we'll. as I did net know it was necessary to place the hands under the shoulder plates and lift up in order to turn the head with out causing an undue pressure upoR the veins of the neck. I tried it and there was rush of blood to my head and I. became dizzy. This feeling quickly left me, after standing still for minute. 1 found the intake pip liter five minutes wandering about
 t was with difficulty 1 bent myself down to inspect the joints in the pipe, owing to the buoyancy of the inflated suit, which was a few sizes too large for me: alto there was not enough lead on my back for the depth of wa. ter. I walked backwards along the intake to avoid possible chance of the glass being broken by protruding bolts in the piling."
 Many fish were seen. but they quick ly darted away. They probably had never seen an alderman under water, although that's where some of them belong, according to Mir. Van Riper's own admission.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
COMING EVENTS.

Speedwell hall, December 2I-Water- bury association football clubs dance.
 Carter's hall. Naterville. Dec 25- American Pin company's fire depart ment sociable and dance.
 Armory. New Years eve, December 31-Company G's lance.
 Leavenworth hall. New Years eve, December 31-French Canadian Insti- ute annual ball.
 City hall, New Years night, Jan l. 19O1-Waterbury High school Alumni association, concert and bali.
 Leavenworth hall. January II, 1901. .-St Thomas Cadets Athletic associa- tions concert and reception.
 St Patrick's LTceum hall, January 19 to February 1, 19O1-Fair Speedwell hall, January 19-Water- bury Button Cos dance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
The Other Tree.

Q trim It up with candles,
 And hang costly baubles there; Make it sparkle with the splenGor Of all that is rich and rare; But no matter how you plan it, Or how Jealous you may be, Still the choicest trSasure always Hangs upon anoxAer's tree. It may please him for an hour, For day his joy may last; But the shouting soon Is over, Ard the wonder soon is past! Brighter baubles will be gleaming Out Of reach, where he may see That the choicest treasure always Hangs upon another's tree. Men and women are but children: Each sets up tree to view; Fragile baubles deck the many, There are gems upon Q few; may long for your possessions, You. perhaps. may envy me, For the choicest treasure always Hangs upqn arotherss tree. S. F. kissFs in Chicago Times -HeraI
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
COOK BOOKS ARE USELESS.
Recipes Are Not Reliable When Cook ing Is Done at Great
 Attitudes.

As attempts are being made to found a domestic science and to in- troduce eNactitude into the opera tions of the kitchen a note in the Monthly Weather Review recording the actual experience of a housekeep- CT at Albuquerque, N. NJ, is of inter- est It appears that cooking recipes and practices which are trustworthy not far from sea level are worthless at Albuquerque, the altitude of which is 4,933 feet. Water boils there at 2o2 degrees Fahrenheit, instead of 212 de- grees Fahrenheit; hence articles of food the cooking of which depends upon heat applied through the medi- um of water require longer time for cooking than is given in the cookery books.
 On account of the extreme dryness of the atmosphere, farinaceous food, such as beans, corn, etc, lose so. much of their moisture that they have to be left fer 8 long time in water be- fore cooking in order to be softened, but the worst difficulty is with cake making. Ordinary recipes as to num- Der of eggs and amount of baking powder break down altogether and housekeepers have to modify them if they wish their operations to be sue cessful. As the barometric pressure determines to what extent the disen- gagged carbon dioxide shall expand and aerate the dough this may eS- plain the different action of baking soda and egg batter In any case. the observation is interesting and chemists may find it worthy of their attention.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
Theatrical.a .as S Fraternal
DIAMONDS MINISTRIES.

Lovers of minstrelsy will be treated to an enjoyable time at Polls this evening when the Diamond Brothers big white double minstrelS will appear. Company and performance have re- ceiyed considerable praise ill other cities, and there is no reason to expect disappointment at the entertainment given. The roster includes the names of some very well known performers, notably Boyle. the club swinger: Horn CT and Diamond, sensational knock abouts; Weaver and Donna, female impersonators: the Diamond quintette. and NOrwood and DevarO, horizontal bar performers. The reputation of these entertainers is sufficient to in sure a performance that will be pleas ing and enjoyable. Prices are p, g., 50 and 75 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
"SIPERBA."

Hanlon's we'll known spectacular production, "Superba.' will be pre- sented at Poli's Saturday evening. There is always something to laugh at in ''Superba.' and this season there are a number of new features in the way of specialties. transformations and mechanical tricks that invest it with new interest. There are some new pallets. too. and a troupe of mOn- key actors that are a genuine novelty. All the pallets have been imported from London. as well as the dancers who present them. "Superba7 has al ways been welcome visitor to Water bury, and it will undoubtedly prove so on this occasion also. Sale of seats Friday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
REMARKABLE COLLIE DOG.
As n Result of Training Its Owner |. says 1t Can Bark Six Differ
 eRt Stories.

An Edgewater man who recently married and has taken to staying home of nights has spent most of his evening hours in training a pet collie dog. As part of the animals discovered virtues the owner claims. says the Chicago Chronicle, he has differentiated it's barks and has there by demonstrated that the beast has at least a rudimentary language. Re ayers that the pets vocal efforts tell six different tales with indubitablc plainness.
 Bark No. l." said the owner re- gently, lis of welcome to me when l come home He can recognize my walk block away. which is more than my wife can do, for when I entered the house exceptionally early few days ago she rushed into the hallway with an upraised broom to wield upon the supposed book agent. The collie's second howl is of la ment when the family leaves the house without taking him. There is so much sorrow in his tones at such times that we invariably weep when we are forced to leave him behind. Then he has yelp of welcome for my mother-in-law, so that I am always warned of her coming, and lWay lay my plans accordingly. An her kind of bark tells me my fa- - is at the door. His fifth style of
 effort is to demand that he be
 for romp in the yard, while
 reme demonstration is to tell
 it is meal time and he is
 After eating he will sit on
 pes and puff at Missouri
 h. He's a cute dog, and
 ss heen married year 1
 1l be able to bark the
 Ind elhew tobacco
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
"COON HOLLOW"

The closing performance of "CooR Hollow" at the Jacques will be given this evening. It is I pleasing play. well staged and well acted. and the special features. such as the singing quartette and the troupe of plantation dancers, are specially attracrivee
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
Afraid of Even Numbers.

The Sianlese are superstftious, and believe there is luck in odd numbe The number of rooms in each house, the number of doors and the number of windows in each room. as we'll as the entire number in the house, must always be odd, IF E
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Winona lodge. D. of E. Eureka chapter. R. \. M. Toantick tribe. I. o. R. M. Court Fruitful Vine, F. of \. Mattatuck lodge. \. E. o. P. Court Fruitful Vine. A. o. F. Excelsior council O. L. A. NJ Court Richard Wagner. r. of \. Waterbury company, No 20, U. R. K. P
 Friendly league, cooking, embroid- cry, glee club.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
"RROTHER OFFICERS."

The Empire Theater Stock company in Brother Officers Monday evening at PoliS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19

France has 22 organ manufactories.
 Deaf and dumb peoplein in France num- Der 40,0G0.
 Public automobiles in Paris have been taken in hand by the police, and now they are subject in common with cabs, etc. to the official regulations and tariffs.
 The last note of specialization in journalism takes the form of Jour- nal for the Seasick. A Parisian con ceived the idea, which has for it's main purpose to discover specific for sea sickness.
 Divorces are increasing in France. In former years the number of suits en- tered before the Seine courts did not exceed 24o or 250 month. The month ly average this year is oyer 900,
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19

was hers has been transferred to the image. She says that Huletts at times locks himself into a room with the wooden woman, remaining there for hours at a time. She has never con. cealed her jealousy of the wooden inter .oper, and Huletts has taken the pre-. caution to keep the figure. locked and bolted in while he is away
 Some of Mrs. Huletts' friends, says the Chicago Tribune, have tried to make light of her alleged grievance They have recommended that she get 6 wooden Indian from some tobacconisl and make love to it with desperate ardor. But hes troubles are too real She will force her suit for divorce tc the end.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-11-02
MANY LIVES SHUFFED OUT.
A Terrific Explosion Wrecks Build
ings in Heart Of Gotham.
FIrs In Drag House Started the TrOubIs-
Surrounding BaiIdinEs Damaged by
Force OF EEpIsslon-Deaeh List
May Reach Tuosoore.

New York, Oct 3O.-As the result
OF a small FIRE, several successive ex-
plOsiOns Of chemicals occurred in the
drug store at Warren and Greenwich
streets yesterday, and blew down a
dozen buildings and badly damaged q
score Of others. The loss Of life is not
known, but from all sources Of infor-
nation it is gathered that there are
perhaps the bodies of 80 persons in
the ruins, though because of the hot
debris and the slOwness of the moving
Of it, no body had been removed up
to midnight.
The disaster was one Of the most
terrible that has ever occurred in this
city and rivals the Windsor hotel
fire IN its appalling results, though in
loss of property it viii be worse.
Chief Croker, Of the fire department,
said last night that the loss is fully
81, SOC, 900. Jhe action Of the ire
mendous catastrophe was more vivid
and awful than the city has seen for
long time. Buildings fell in on
themselves or toppIed over on others,
iron girders were thrown yards away,
Smashing through great walls; whole
structures fell into the streets In
piles, so that the line Of thorough
fare could not be marked out; huge
splinters of iron, steel and wood were
flung into the streets and into the
buildings clean through the walls,
where they buried women and men;
people walking through the streets
were knocked down and dangerously
injured by timbers, glass and steel;
horses were thrown down, wagons,
windows, store fronts and all sorts
of property for blocks IN. every direc-
ton were wrecked and damaged.
There are 35 persons reported miss
ing and 100 men, women and children
are on the list of the injured. Search
for bodies was going on all night
Chief Croker said that no firemen had
persisted In the fire, all his men hav-
ing been accounted for.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-11-02
MINERS RESULTING WORK.
A Majority OF the Galleries Start U In the
Anthracite DIstrIet-some Crippled
tor Want OF Water.

Hazleton, Pa, Oct. 5O.-OperatiOns
were resumed yesterday morning at a
majority Of the collieries in the an
thraeite district and they viii be con
tinued IN fun blast for the next two
months. The strike is stin on at the
mines Of the Lehigh & WiIkesbarre
Coal company, but matters were shap-
ing themselves last night for a set
Element Of the difficulty and work
viii be resumed on satisfactory
basis some time during the week.
The trouble at Cranberry win also
be settled and the men viii be back
at work by Wednesday. A number
Of eOllieries were crippled yesterday
on account Of a shortage Of water
caused by the prevailing drought.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-11-02
HERI LED BY A OESERTER.
David Fagin Is Now a Commander
Of the Filipino Forces.
Eormerly . Member OF the Twsnty-Fou
Infaufry-sevsrsI Severe EnEagements
Between American Soldiers and Ma
aTss-CaPt. BsIEIsr Routs TaEsIs.

Manila, Oct. 3O.-A civilian launch
towing a barge loaded with merchan-
disc near AFayat was attacked by a
force Of 80 insurgents under David
Fagin, a deserter from the Twenty
fourth infantry The American troops
on hearing the firing turned out IN
force before the boat could be looted
and captured Fagin, who holds the
rank Of general among the insurgents,
has sworn special enmity toward his
former company. Of the 20 men he
captured month ago seven have re-
turned One was killed IN a fight, his
body being horribly mutilated- Fagin
sends messages to his former COM
rades threatening them with violence
If they become his prisoners It was
Fagin's men who captured Lieut.
Frederick ". AIstaetter, who is a
prisoner.
While scouting near Loco a detaeh-
ment of the Twentieth and Twenty
eighth regiments, under Capt Beigler,
were attacked by 400 insurgents
armed with rifles, under the command
Of a white man, whose nationality is
not known to the Americans. The in
surgents for the most part were in
trenched- After a heroic fight Capt.
Beigler drove OF his enemy, killing
more than Is. The fight lasted for
two hours. Capt. BeigIer and three
pFiTates were slightly wounded and
two Of the Americans were killed.
An engagement took place October
q between detaehments Of the Third
cavalry and the Thirty-third volunteer
infantry, numbering 90, and a force Of
insurgents including 400 rihemen
and 1000 boIomen. The fighting was
desperate. Finally, under pressure
Of overwhelming numbers, the Ameri-
cans were compelled to retire on Mar
vican- Lieut.. George L Febiger and
four privates were killed, nine were
wounded and four are missing
Twenty-nine horses are missing. A
number Of teamsters were captured
by the insurgents, but were sUbse-
quentIy released. The enemy's loss is
estimated at 80.
Filipino FIend Condemned
Manila, Oct. 29.-The rebel captain,
NovieiO, has been tried by a military
commission at BeIar, northern Lu-
zen, charged with buryine alive a sea
nan named Mcdonald, OF Lieut.. Gil
more's Yorktown party Novicio was
found guilty and sentenced to death.
The commissions decision is now in
the hands Of Gen. Macarthur for ap-
prevail
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-11-02
NOVEMBER TWEETY-EmE.
President Mckinley Delegates Day for
National ThanksElFiuE and PEalSs-
Causes for Gratitude Rse0untsd-

Washington, Oct. 30.-The state de-
Pertinent Monday issued the follow
mg=
1t has pleased Almighty God TO bring
our nation in safety and honor through
another year The works OF religion and
charity have everywhere been manifest
Our country through all its extent has
been blessed with abundant harTests-
Labor and the great industries OF the
people have prOspered beyond all prece-
dent Our commerce has spread over the
world Our power and influence In the
cause Of freedom and enlightenment have
extended over distant seas and lands
The lives OF our Official representatiyes
and many OF our people in China have
been marveiously preserved We have
been generally exempt from pestilence
and other great caIamftfes and even the
tragic visitation which overwhelmed the
city Of Galveston made evident the sen
tiEnents OF sympathy and Christian char
ity BY virtue OF which we are one unit
ed people
Now therefore, I, William Mckinley
president Of the United States, appoint
and set apart Thursday, the 18th day OF
November next, to be observed BY al
the people Of the United States, at home
or abroad. as a day Of thanksgiving and
praise TO Him who holds the nations in
the hollow Of His hand recommend
that they gather in their several places
OF worship ana deFoutiy give Him thanks
for the prosperity WhereWith He IS has
endowed US. for seedtime and for harvest,
for the valOr. devotion and humanity Of
our armies and navies and for all his
benefits TO Us as individuals and as a
nation; and that they hUmbly pray for
the continuance OF His divine favor for
concord and amfty with other nations,
and for Righteousness and peace in all
our ways
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal OF the
United States to be affixed Done at the
City Of Washington, this 18th day OF Oc-
tOber, in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand nine hundred, and Of the independ-
ence Of the United States the one hun
dred and tWenty-ffth-
By the president: William Mckinley.
John Hay Secretary OF State.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-11-02
MAD RIOT IN LONDON.
Zen Pezsona Kulsd and Hundreds EEainssd
DurInE the Wud Greeting 60 the
City IaPsEIaI FoIunteeEE

London Oct. 51--Ten persons killed
outright, 200 manned and crushed,
many 50 badly that they VIII die, and
countless hundreds bruised, beaten,
and with clothes torn to rags, are the
result Of the widest, maddest day
London ever has seen. It is not a
story Of battle with q foe attempt
ing to capture the British capital, but
only an incident in the English peO-
pies welcome to their returning
herOes-the members Of the City i'm
perial volunteers The list OF casual
ties among the welcoming multitude
was longer than that Of the whole
corps in its 26 engagements in South
africa.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-11-02
A LARGE GAIN SHOWN.
Census Bureau Says Population Of
the United States Is 20, zo5,z2O
This Is an Increase OF 1sssR5,A64, OF Fl
Per Cent Over IsBO-TotaI Of 1sA,158
Indians Not TaEed-PopuIa-
tf0n By States

Washington, Oct s1.-The Official
announcement OF the total population
of the United States for 1900 is TO-
295,22O, OF which 1862, 9O7 are con-
tanned in the 45 states representing
approximately the population to be
used for apPOrtiOnment purposes.
There is a total Of 154,15s Indians not
taxed
The total Poulation- in 1880, with
which the aggregate population OF the
present census should be compared,
was 63,O69, 756. Taking the 1890 popu-
latiOn as a basis, there has been a gain
In population Of 1925. 464 during the
past ten years, representing an in
crease Of nearly 81 per cent.
Following is the official announce
ment Of the population in 1900 by
states. In the first column represents
the census for 1900 and the second
g. rcno.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-11-02
REPORTER IN THE PULPIT.
Milwaukee Minister Exchanges Places
With Newspaper Man. Who Tells Of
the Relation OF Pulpit and Press.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 28-George F.
Grassie, a reporter on the staff Of one
Of the Milwaukee daily newspapers,
occupied the pulpit of Plymouth Con
gregational church IN which he dis
cussed ssThe Ethical Side Of the News
paper Business, or the Philosophy of
the Press
Mr.. CRASHES sermon was IN reply to
one delivered by the pastor of the
church, the Rev. JUdsOn Ellsworth.
The preacher Thoughts the newspaper
was Influenced by too much CONNER
ciaI spirit and thought the time was
coming when the editor would be
guided by a more aItruisic spirit.
Mr.. Grassie started out by quoting
several passages from the bible, coup
ling with them the words: "Know thy
self"
an learning to know himself, man
must learn to know everything which
In any way influences his life" the
speaker cOntended, Sand it was within
the province of the newspaper to teach
a man to know himself by printing the
news" In brief, Mr.. Grassie said:
at is the duty Of the newspaper to
help the average citizen to know him
self, to interest him In what is going
on about him, to give him just enough
goodness and Just enough badness,
Just enough religion, and just enough
atheism, just enough spirituality and
just enough pugilism to keep him In
terested, and to thus make him know
himself, and incidentally to sell the
paper"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-11-02
a FlIIpIno - Condemned.
EXPLOSION IN A NINE.
Three Men Lose Their Lives and SIX Others
We're Badly Burnsd-Ths Air Courus
UnEIttInEIy Diverted

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Oct 31.-A heavy
explosion Of gas occurred in slope No
3 Of No. L shaft Of the Kingston Coal
company, at Edwardsville, at three
o'clock yesterday afternoon, IN which
three men lost their lives and six
others were badly burned. Five Of
the ak injured are in a PreeariOus
condition and 1t is is doubtful If they
can survive. When these men were
brought to the surface by the rescu-
ers the skin hung in shreds from their
bodies.
The force Of the explosion was so
great that It blew down a great sec
ton Of the roof. 1t was thought at
first that there were a number of men
back Of the fail, but last night the
mine officials we're Of the opinion that
al the men had been taken out. The
relatives Of the two men report, how
ever, that they are still missing. The
accident was due to an emplOye who
diverted the air course anwittingly
and allowed the gas to accumulate in
the place where the men were at
work.