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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
MODERN CRGSUSES.
Americans Who O.y,: More Than Twenty
 Million Dollars Each.

Americans Who Ow: More Than Twenty
 Million Dollars Each.
 In the Forum Mr. Thomas G. Shear man makes the following enumerations of owners of moro than S30, COG. .O00 each in the United States: S150. 600. O00. I. J. AStor, Trinity Church: S1O0. .000. GOO. c. Vanderbilt, W. k. Vanderbilt. Jay Gould, Leland Stanford, J. D. Rocke- fellor: S10.00o,000 estate of A. Packer; S60, ,G02,000, john l. Blair, estate of Charles CrockCr; S50,000. GOO, William Astor, W. ". Astor, Russell Sage. E. i Stevens. estate of Moses Taylor, estate of Brown tc Ives: Si9, ,000, 900. P. D. Armour, F. L. Amcs, William Rockefeller, H. M. Elagler, Powers N Wcightman, estate of D. Goeiet: >:5:,. 000. 600. C. r. Hunting ton, D. O. Mills estates of T. \. Scott, J. w. Garrett: so 0O0 GOO, c. E. Rob- erts. Charles Pratt, Ross Winans, E. B. CoNc, Claus Sprccl1lcs. A. Belmont, k. J. Livingston. Fred Weycrhauser, Mrs. Mark Hopkins, Mrs. Hetty Green. estate of $. Y. darkness, R. ". Coleman, I. M- Singer: ;1.O00 GOO, \. J. DreNel, J. $. Morgan. J. r. Morgan, Marshall Field, David Dows. J. G. Fair. E. T. Gerry, es- tates Of Governor Fairbanks, A. T. Stewart, \. Schermerhorn; S22, 300, 900, o. Ii. Payne. estates of E. A. DreXel, l. V. Williamson. w. r. Weld; S20. OOO, ,OOO, F. w. Vanderbilt. Theodore Havemeyer, H. o. Havemoycr. W. c. Warden, w. P. Thompson. Mrs. Schenley, J. B. Haggin, Ii. A. HutchinS, estates of w. Sloane, E. S. Higgins, C. Tower, William Thaw, Dr. Hostettcr. William Sharon, Peter Douabna
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
RATTLERS AS FOOD,
\ Colored Man Pronounces Their Flesh a
 Rare Dainty.

l
 Silas Brown, the colored snake-eater of Hayneville, Lowndes County, was at Fort Deposit, Ala, the other day and gave an exhibition of his prowess as a masticator of serpent flesh in the pres ence of a St. Louis Globe-Democrat cor- respondent and others. Brown first drew out of a bag, into which he fear 1 leSsly thrust his hand, a huge rattler which he had grasped back of the neck with one hand and by the tail with the other Letting go of the head suddenly he deNterously gave the snake toss as though he were twisting whiplash, and dashed it's brains out against a tree, Taking jacl1-knife from his pocket he decapltatcd the rattler, and, rolling it up neatly into coil, thrust it into q bed Of hot ashes. where he allowed 1t to re- maln for the space of twenty minutes or | more. when he drew 1t out. and peelinp | the skin from the body, sprinkled this mess with salt and pepper, and ate the whole of it with as much relish as though it had been the most savory dish that could possibly be prepared, Brown asserts that the flesh of the snake is | most palatabie, and that he prefers it to any other kind of meat he has ever tasted. It is his daily diet, and, as he is large, burly man, and the very picture of health, it certainly must agree with him. The man is regarded with great veneration by the colored people here abouts, and is doing thriving business among them vending charms to protect the possessors against the serpent's bite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
FALLACIOUS RANCHES.

IT is thought that COWS are fond of buttercups. Cows, as well as horses, in grazing carefully avoid these plants, which are harsh, astringent and some what poisonous.
 A COMMON error is to suppose that birds sleep with the head beneath the wing. No bird ever sleeps so: the head is turned round and laid upon the back, t, where it is often concealed by feathers.
 Docs are thought to be kept in health by the addition of birthstone to their drinking water. Seeing that stone brim- stone is utterly insoiuble in water, it is hard to perceive what use it can possibly be to the dog.
 IT is said a fire is eXtinguished by the sun shining on 1t. The effect in this case is apparent, not real. A fairly good fire looks little better than a heap of white ashes under the powerful light of the suns rays.
 WATER-pipes are said to be burst by a sudden thaw. The thaw merely finds out the bursting that has already been effected by the frost. It is the eXpan- sion of water when passing through the icy state that bursts water-pipes of what ever material.
 IT is said the bones arc brittle in frosty weather. No doubt more bones are broken in winter than in summer. but this is due to the slippery state of the roads at that season, not to speak of accidents on the ice, and not to any ab- normal condition of our bones. MIRRORS are thought to attract light ming, and are sometimes covered or turned to the wall during a thunder storm. This is pure illusion, arising from the fact that mirrors reflect the lightning flash, and thus add to the terror and apparent danger of the storm.
 SOME people think ''thunderbolts'' are tangible realities that can be handled and preserved as curiosities. The only thunderbolt is the flash of lightning often, no doubt, destructive, but never accompanied by any solid. The only solid bodies that ever fall to the earth from the sky are 3rolites, or bolides, bodies coming from outer space and having nothing to do with thunder storms.
 THERE is thought to be economy in putting firebricks or clayballs into a fire. Considering that whatever heat they give out is derived from the fire itself, and that, being themselves utterly in combustible, they contribute nothing to the heat of the fire, there can be no economy in their use. Our method of using fuel is, however, terribly wasteful; a large percentage of combustible mat ter, as well as heat, goes up the fue and is wasted.
 IT is thought washing the face in morning dew improves the complexion Dew is distilled water; but being merely pure water, it can not exercise any spe- cial influence on the skin. I am un- willing, however, to dispel this pleasing illusion, and therefore say: By all means, young ladies, wash your faces in the morning dew, in full belief of it's efficacy. To do so you must rise early and breathe the pure morning air; this will benefit your health, and no doubt your complexion at the same time 3 This is undoubtedly the lesson intended to be inculcated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
WAR TO THE DEATH.

The republican faction fight in Hart ford is being watched with interest and pleasure by democrats. Patrick McGov- ern declares that he and his friends are the people, and the Hon Joseph R. flaw ley is of a like opinion concerning him. self. Patrick aspired to succeed Michael F Dooley as bank examiner and had the backing of Governor Bulkeley. Through tho influence of Senator Hawley he was knocked completely out, however, and is now trying to revenge himself upon Major Kinney, the senator's candidate for postmaster, and put A. B. Gillette in training for the race. Their protest was futile, and Major Kinney's petition, duly endorsed, was forwarded to the post master general. Then the Hon Patrick conceived the idea of holding public caucus, at which the boys could record their preference and Saturday was the day set for the ballots to be cast. The polls were open for seven hours, but the election was not conducted under the secret ballot system. It took just four minutes and twenty-eight seconds to count the ballots. They were 142 in number, and of these A. B. Gillette re- ceived 122. The remaining twenty were cast for John c. Kinney. It is not known if Alderman McGovern will act on the assumption that the vote repre- sents the feeling of the Hartford repub- icans in the matter. According to the ratio, one republican and a fraction of a republican of every thirty-five in the town voted.
 It was the original intention of MT Nc Govern and his followers to send the re- suit of the vote to President Harrison, coupled with a memorial asking the president to make the appointment in accordance with the will of the people, This plan will probably be abandoned, however, as the president might be led to imagine from the size of the vote that the republicans of Hartford do not care rap who is appointed.
 The only thing certain about the whole matter is that it has resulted in the dig ging up of haochet that will not be buried for long time. Of course the outcome of the voting ishumiliating to MT McGovern, but he is not dishearten- ed. From this time fourth there will be blood on the moon, and some of the big republicans will have to suffer for the work of Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. Corner Willow Vest Main.
 Exchange Place. 14 East Main and W ,tt Road 15 Corner Cherry ar~ East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private). 8 Iron Bridge, West Main 24 Waterbury Brass Co. (private) 25 Corner Johnson and Wateryille 26 Corner Prospect and Grove. 27 Junction North Main, Grove and North Elm 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co. 32 Corner Washington and South Main. 34 Waterbury Buckle Co. 55 Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co. 50 Waterbury Watch Co. .(private) 3o Corner Grand and South Main 42 Corner Union and Franklin 43 Scoyll Mfg. Co. (private) 45 Corner Clay and Mill At No. 5 Hose House, Baldwin, 4 Corner Dublin Street and tleAlley 312 Corner Meadow and Bank al4 corner Meadow and Cedar street 52l Plume S Atwood Mfg. Co. (priyate) 323 Holmes, Booth < Haydens (priyate) 324 No. Hose House. s25 Corner Simons and Burnham streets
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS
 TO give an alarm, open the door, pull the hooA down once and let go, then close the door DO not pull the hook if the fire bell or small arr, III the poX IS striking, as that indicates an alIIbe mas already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the .r rival of an officer of the Fire Department wh, Will release the key, or. if circumstances will not permit remaining, then the proper officer will re z Always give the alarm from the box nearest the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
 Mir Harrison has determined with all the cunning and positiveness of his character that no newspaper man shall steal his message. The precious docu- ment will be written entirely in his own hand, and when completed it will be turned over to Miss Sanger his type writer, who will write out copies for the press. The invariabIe custom has been to send the manuscript of presidential message to the government printing house which, after printing it, sent copies to the papers of the country, but MT Harrison regards this as a risky plan, and no copy of the message will leave the white house until there is no danger of it's premature publication. It is doubt full, however, if anyone would go to the trouble of stealing Benjamin's mes sage, no matter how easily it might be done. No message has ever emanated from the white house that was antici- pated with so little interest. That large share of the public who will never read it at all will be the best off. In the meantime the country will feel the pro- foundest sympathy for Miss Sanger, who is assigned to the painful task of copy. ing it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18

THE Roman Catholics at Baltimore. under the direct leadership of Cardinal Gibbons, last evening resolved vigorously in favor of high license as ''The only feasible and hopeful means of checking the crimes of which drunkenness is the CauSe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18

THERE is one democratic postmaster in Pennsylvania who contemplates possible removal with complete satisfac- tion. The receipts of his office have been $4.6S, while the expenses have az greated S5.72, leaving him s1.O4 out of pOckot
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
Railroads in Afghanistan.

The Russian Government is about tc construct a railroad from Askabad to Meshed, the holy city of Persia. It is on the direct route between Herat and Teheran. This construction of 0 mil itary road in Persia indicates great Rus sian influence there
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
The Beginning of a Fortune

Large fortunes sometimes have queer beginnings. The Gardiner (Me.) News says that one of the wealthiest firms in the State began business on s, 900 which q sister of the partners got in breach of-proMise suit against 9 rich man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18

Mss Jennie Flood, the daughter of the bonanza king, is the richest unmar- ried woman in California. Here's a Flood who, wooed and won by some young man, would lead on to fortune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
BRAZIL A REPUBLIC,

DOM Pedro has been wise ruler for Brazil, and the intelligence of his over throw is startling. Under his rule, slave ry has lately been abolished; better commercial relations with the United States and Europe have been established; sanitary and other improvements have been carried out, to some extent, in the chief city-a port which is perhaps un- equaled. certainly unsurpassed, in the picture-like beauty of its situation, it's great capacity, and safety as harbor, and in the commercial advantages of such situation, by any other on the globe. The remarkable and sudden re- volution will greatly disturb for a time the important trade relations between Brazil and United States. About two- thirds of the enormous annual quantity of coffee consumed in the United States comes from Brazil, and nearly all the caoutchouc, or India-rubber, used in this country comes from the river port of Para. By interrupting the shipment rubber, all our rubber industries will of suffer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
M ERIDEN, WATERBURY lS CONNECTICUT MI RIN FER RAIIROAD

MI EIN ER RAILROAD
 IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER IS, 1889. FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL. Leave Waterbury, New England station S:55 a. .m 12:o5, 4:30, 6.i2 D. m ~ ~ Leave Waterbury. Dublin street, 800 a. m., a:lo Leave Meriden' $50 a. m., 1:57, 5:45 D. m,
 FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY. Leave Cromwell, 6:3O a. m., 1918, 4:ao D. m. 12:5l. 500 G:35 D. m. ~ ' " Arrive at Dublin street, 7:4O, n.11 a. m 1:35 $50 Arrives Waterbury, N E. station. 755 1OaG a m l:50, G:o5. S:O5 D. ln ~ 0 '' Ill., *tor Merlden and way stations ouly arrive at 1:52 D. m. '' GU Meriden. " o'' -"'''i' SUI 'e'
 CHAS. M. CRAWFORD. Supt.
 MeriUcu (opD
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
DIR HENRY F. GILL,
 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office--155 South Main Street.

Free Consultation from a. m to sp n.
 Sundays 12 to p. m.
 NOR 2s years Dr GILL has given special at II tention to the cure of CHRONIC COM PLANTS, DISEASES OF WOMEN and SC k GERY. - He particularly invites those suffering witt CATARRH, THROAT TROUBLES, ASTHMA and CONSUMPTION. Also the worst forms ot LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA and al troubles of DIGESTIVE ORGANS and KID NEYS. All diseases of the BLOOD and SKIN such as Cancers Tumors, Scrofula; Erysipelas Sore Eyes, Salt Rheum, Tetter, PlmpleS, Old Sores. Ulcers, Etc. he cures.
 Particular attention given to that class or com plaints requiring the services of the best surglca skill and experience, such as Rupture, Fistula Piles. Gravel. Structures and all diseases of the Genital Organs. Bladder or Rectum, in either sex, from WHATEVER CAUSE.
 NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEMINAL N FAX NESS, all manners of Fits, Paralysis, Palsy. S1 Vitus' Dance and Nervous Spasms cured. Dis eases of the Heart and Nerves, Rheumatism Neuralgia. Sciatica, Etc successfully treated.
 FEMALE DISEASES.
 The doctor can be consulted concerning any kind of female derangement with confidence of certain relief. Good board and nurse wher required. special arrangement for confinement cases Pleasant home as long as required before accouchment. Terms moderate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-18
R. s. RASMUSSEN.
It's Not a New Thing, TO HEAR PEOPLE TELL THEIR
 FRIENDS THAT
HEATERS STORE.

199 BANK STREET, is the cheapest place in the city to get good goods. Why, look in his win dows and see prices :-Quaker Rolled Oats, 10c. Perfection, or Francis Il H.Iesgits repared Buck wheat hour,arge papers 70 cts l know his butter IS the best sold. Creamery or dairy tubs 25 cents per pound. New Torrngton or Goshen Cream cry, ID prints, B Cents. The fin st Cape Cod Crarberrles only 1oCents per ct; aud all his oth CT goods sold cheap for cash, l was told said one customer the other day. that HEATER would give special Prices each week after NOV. crat and Morning Republican. lie also said in a few days he would sell l50 test Kerosene Oil for 10 Cents per gallon All must get cans in good condition. lie sells Flour. Feed. Hay and Grain and we get Feed and Provisions for the whole family.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05

The Raymond & Wiltshire safe at
the Pipe Factory on the Eastside, was
the object Of a burglarious attack Friday
night, but the hardness of the steel
proved too much for the endurance OF
the cracksmen, and they departed
without having accomplished their OBJ
iect. Two holes had been drilled
through the outer casing and into the
filling, one 2! inches deep and the
other about half that distance, but
probably daylight came on before an
Aperture was sufficiently large to
charge with dynamite, or some other
explosive, to remove the lock. The
attempt was undoubtedly made after
12 80 o'clock, at which time the fac
tory shut down for the night. An en-
trance to the office had been effected
by the window, the sill of which bears
evidence of the use of pry to force
the catch on the sash above: The safe
is not in the least damaged, for Mr..
Mason, the superintendent and ma
chinist, declares he can plug up the
holes with steel and make the plate as
impervious as ever
The cracksmen, had, they obtained
admission to the safe would have had
their labor for their reward. The COM
pany keeps its money in the bank, and
the safe is used only as protection to
their books from fire. There is seldom
enough coin in the safe to pay for the
wear and tear of drills, tc say nothing
of the labor and worry that attends
such efforts.
The preparation of such an act
shows, however, that We have profes-
sional safe robbers in our midst, and il
would be we'll to keep colt on duty
if YOU have no first-class watchdog.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05
Hong Kong Flooded.

SAN Francisco, July 1.-The steam
er Rio de Janerio arrived late last night
from Hongkong and Yokohama. One
of the most destructive rainstorms in
the history of Hong Kong occurred
May 29th and 3Oth. The total rainfall
for thirty-three hours was twenty-nine
and one-half inches. At times there
was fall measuring nearly three
inches per hour. Hong Kong papers do
not venture to estimate the loss to
private property, such as residences,
stores, ETC., but place an estimate OF
loss to public property at about $500,
600. There is scarcely house within
an area of three and a half square
miles but what suffered. All the roads
and streets in the colony were turned
into mud heaps, and innumerable
shops and dwellings were flooded. Fif.
teen lives in all were known to have
been lost when the steamer sailed fol
America.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05
WHOLE NUMBER 1918.
Killed by SewerGax.

KANSAS CRY, June 2S.-Three boys
from this city, ages ranging from II to
IA years, were drowned in Blue river
at Sheffield, near here yesterday, after
noon while in bathing.
Later in the afternoon two other
fatal accidents occurred. Five laborers
were making sewer connections when
by mistake one of them knocked hole
in sewer vault. Escaping gas over
came him SO suddenly that he died al
most instantly. Two others, Winters
and Albach, jumped into the ditch to
rescue him, and the two were overcome
by the gas. All three were finally tax
en- from the ditch. Winter died last
evening, and d'Albach is in a precarious
condition.
NJ. c. Hill, laborer, was blasting
away bluff in the southeastern por-
ton of the city. The fuse on one of
the blasts failed to burn properly, and
while Hill was examining it the powder
ignited from the fuse and literally
blew his head off.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05

The wells in Eureka Fat and other
portions OF Washington are much low
er than OF other years. A like scarcity
is experienced in the Big Bend country
Work was begun on the Shelton
bank building on Monday, ana the
foundation is now laid. The building
will be 25X6O in size, and is to be fin
ished up in good style. The upper
| floor will be divided into office rooms
which are to be well lighted and ar
| ranged.
In the eastern end of Lewis county
are several townships of land unsur-
veyed. In many places settlers have
gone on to these lands, improved them
and made comfortable homes, with no
right OF occupancy except what is
known as squatters," which is simply
in possession.
County Surveyor Shelton is now out
surveying the road from Shelton to
Clifton, which is to be opened at
once. The proposed route leaves the
road to Walkers landing, on Picker
lng's passage, at a convenient point,
and extends to Clifton, by the way of
North Bay, n distance of about Is miles.
Proceedings have been commenced
by Messrs. Peterson & Pennefather in
the Probate Court of Whatcom county
to administer the estate of Charles and
Mary Van Wormer, who died several
years ago leaving several heirs. The
object in probating the estate is to per-
feet the title of the heirs to 14S acres
of land in Whatcom county.
A few weeks ago an item was going
the rounds of the Territorial press to
the effect that a Skagit shingle mill
had turned out shingle IA inches
wide-the largest ever cut in the
northwest. Blackman's mill at Sno-
homish has beaten the record, however.
A few days since several we're cut
which jointed from 20 to 23t inches in
width.
Professor Clayton, of Spokane Falls,
who was injured in the stage accident
at C9ur d'Alene, lies in critical con-
dition at Wardner Junction. He is
attended by ID. T. of Spokane Falls,
and George B. Maccaulay, who have
some hopes of his recovery, but who
think he will be cripple for life. He
was thrown violently out on his head
when the stage upset, striking the up
turned runner of sleigh and cutting
frightful cash. A piece of iron en-
tered the knee joint, allowing the fluid
to escape. Both knees are very badly
crushed. The two stage drivers are
severely censured for racing.
A new incandescent electric light
works is to be built at Lake Union by
the Commercial Mill Company. The
three dynamos saved from the fire have
been taken to that place and the boil
ers that went through the fire are to
follow as soon as they are repaired.
A $50 horsepower Westinghouse cleo
trio lighter is now on its way from the
East, to be added to the plant. The
ground purchased for these works is
alongside of the mill of the Lake
Shore Lumber Company. Poles are
now being erected for the wire between
Lake Union and the city by way Of
North Seattle. Work on the building
is to be commenced on Monday, and it
is intended that all shall be ready for
operation within the next thirty days
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05

PATERSON, N. j., June %. - Four
women and two men, all of disreputable
character, were discovered dead about
8 O'Clock last night in house of i'll
fame at 81 Ryle Avenue. Death was
caused by asphyxiation. Three of the
women were stretched at full length
on the floor and half naked. The old
est, who was about 40 years of age,
was lying in o pool of blood which
came from an ugly wound in the head
and covered her face and body. Her
right eye was almost torn from the
socket and her face horribly swollen.
The keeper OF the dive, named Godfried,
man about 20 years old, was in the
worst condition. His place has been a
harbor for lewd women for more than
a year. The fatal work was evidently
done by gas stove.