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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
THE SNAkE'S CHARM.
Has It Really the Power to Fasoinate II
 Smaller Victims?

Has It Really the Power to Fascinate Its
 Smaller Victims?
 Concerning the power of a snake to charm birds and fowls, and even human beings, there has always been doubt and lis cussion. The Popular Science Monthly re gently printed some curious anecdotes on this subject. Here is one of them: A gen. tleman from Iowa says that one day while going through his poultry yard he noticed a turkey-hen with neck stretched to the ut most, eyes distended and wings slightly raised, gazing most intently upon some ob- ject on the ground three or four feet from where it stood Watching it for some mo ments he found that the turkey moved slowly around the attracting object in a cir cle, without withdrawing it's gaze for q mo ment. After 1t had made a full circle he approached to learn the cause of it's ex- traordinary behavior and found that tho at tracting object was small striped snake partially concealed by some small weeds and not until he touched 1t dld the turkey notice his presence, though ordinarily it would not permit hlm to approach within two or three yards. Even when driven away the turkey persisted ill returning and working around in q circle
 Other fowls were then driven in the di- rection of the snake, and all on catching a glimpse of it were strangely affected. Finally, satisfied that the condition of the fowls on seeing the reptile was purely an objective one, the writer took suck and approached the snake to kill it. It was dead already and-most noteworthy point of all-its head was crushed out of all sem blance to it's original shape and covered with dirt.
 The conclusion the writer reached was that small animals passed into a subjective or hypnotic condition on being suddenly brought ill view of serpents, of which all animals, great and small, appear to stand in dread. Accepting this, he says, we have the fascination of birds and small beasts by snakes as n scientific fact
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
EASTERN BRlDALS.
Traces of Primitive Practices to Be Found
 In tho Modern Marriage Service.


 All nations originally captured their brides, aud anent this an article m Black woods Magazine gives us some interesting particulars Traces of this primitive prac- tice survive even in our civilized and com plex marriage service. The bridegroom takes his best man, the strongest and most daring among his associates, and goes to carry off his bride in defiance of her pro tecting bridesmaids, who in their degenerate days exhaust their energies by hurllng satin shoes, rice, etc, at tho retreating, but tr' umphant, bridegroom.
 Loi how the woman once was wooedi Forth leaped the savage from his lair, He felled her, and to nupt!als rude He dragged her bleeding by the hair.
 Among the tribes of Western China the brutal savagery of the first assault has dis appeared. Among the Lolos in Western China, the bride, on her wedding morn, perches herself on the topmost branch of n large tree, while the elder female members of the family cluster on the lower limbs, armed with sticks. The bridegroom then chambers up the tree, assailed on all sides by blows, pu usheS and punches from the dowagers, and it is not until he has broken through the defense, and captured the prize, that he is allowed to carry off his bride. For several days before the we'd img the Chinese bride and her companions utter doleful cries and lamentations, in an ticipation of the dreadful fate awaiting her, but
 What she thinks, from what she'u say, Lies far as Scotland from Cathay.
 On the marriage morn no traces of griet disfigure tho fair bride; and as soon as the best man is announced large. red silk wrapper IS thrown over the brides head and face; thus vailed, she is conducted by the best man to tho sedan chair in waiting. Ac- companied by music, forerunners and flow CTS, she is carried to the door of her new | home. As the char stops the bridegroom comes out and taps on the door with his | fan, upon which it is opened up by the bridesmaids, who help the bride to ahght. She is not, however, allowed to enter the | house in the ordinary way, but is borne across the threshold on the back of a serv ant and over charcoal fire. What may be the meaning of lifting the bride over a charcoal fire would be hard to determine. It has been suggested that it may be either an act of puriticatiou or the fire may pos sibly have been originally intended to serve as bar against the rescuing force, and to prevent the possibility of escape on the part of the bride. Having once been safely deposited in the reception hall, the lady prostrates herself before her husband, and submits to have the red vail lifted by her | lord with fan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
-s Elk Youth.

Fond rar ,Rt s;ornly-More money? tell o,t, ~i., l ,iI Ius aara ask my father for .,.uilyy whom l ws.s Nour ago.
 Fly AuAth-1 kno~ tHe reason of that
 I. p.--You do? .iad what was the reason, pray?
 r. N,-Your father was not 80 kind and generous hearted as mine is.
 r. P.--Woii, suppose l must let you have Il little, Jack; but go easy, my boy, go easy.---Boston Courier
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
100 Ladies Wanted,

And 100 men to call on any druggist for a free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine, the great root and herb rem edy. discovered by Dr Silas Lane while in the Rocky Mountains. For diseases of the blood, liver and kidneys it is a positive cure. For consumption and clearing up the complexion it does wonders. Children like it. Everyone praises it. Large size package, 30 cents.
 At all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
Dr. HENRY F. GILL. Physician and Surgeon.

OFFICE 155 SOUTH MAIN ST. Free Consultation from 9 a. m. to p. m.
 Sundays from uo p. m. LNOR the past aa years Dr GILL has given spe- II cial attention to the cure of CHRONIC COM, PLANTS, DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. SURGERY AND MIDWIFERY.
 His combination method of treating physical difficulties of long standing is the most sue cessful ever devised He particularly invites those suffering with CATARRH, THROAT TROUBLES, ASTHMA and CONSUMPTION. Also the worst forms of LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA and all troubles of DIGESTIVE OR CANS and KIDNEYS. All discusses of the BLOOD and SKIN such as Cancers. Tumors Scrofula, ErySipelas, Sore Eyes, Salt Rheum. retter. Pimples, old Sores, Ulcers, Etc.
 Particular attention given to that class of com plaints requiring the services of the best surgical skill and experience.
 NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEMINAL V FAX NESS, all manners of Fits, Paralysis. Palsy, St Vitus' Dance and Nervous Spasus cured. Dis eases of the Heart and Nerves, Rheumatism Neuralgia, Sciatca, Etc, successfully treated
 FEMALE DISEASES.
 Afternoons are particularly devoted to lady patients. The doctor can be consulted concern ing any kind of female derangement with conf dence of certain relief. Good board and nurse when required. Patients visited at their homes when necessary, day or night.
 All letters promptly answered. Everything strictly confidential
 ssF Call and see him, Terms moderate,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
Snakes Killed by Electricity.

According to a German scientific journal, they are using electricity in India to pre- vent snakes going into dwellings,. Before all the doors and around the house two wires are laid, isolated from one another and connected with an induction apparatus. When the snake attempts to enter the house or go under it he completes the cir cult as he crawls over the two wires, and if the shock he gets doesn't kill him it is likely to frighten hlm so that he goes away from there as soon as he can.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
Oh, What n Beautiful Piano.

Isn't it just too SWEET for anything, exclaimed young Miss to a new pur- chaser of one of SHoNINGER's ELEGANT UpRlGHTs. Certainly, my dear, said the delighted Lady. Like the flowers of May the SHoNINGER PIANO is noted fol it's SWEETNESS. That is the reason bought it. R. SHONlNGER x co.
 GEoRGM l.. PELHAM, Agt.
 161 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18

THE New York Sun has returned to its flannel shirt. This is more profitable, i; less interesting to the suns "brooding Buddha," than trying to make a myth of Brother Osborn of the New Haven Register. The colonel is no myth, and per he may not be Dana cut he gets there just the same.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
\ Sait- lSmrtei l.u a ord.

"Ies, fell down in iron. of my own house, and broke my leg-because the housekeeper had neglected to scatter ashes on the walk. An thank Heaven, it wasn't some chance passer by who fel."
 "Oh! You good soulw
 ''Yes: you see if it had been anybody else, tho expense wnu'd have been sim plv awful "-lnnc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18

THE legislators, now that part of the railroad struggle is ended, ought to know just how they stand. There prob ably won't be any more Wine Suppers this session so there is nothios Il theway of speedy adjournment. We had almost forgotten the secret ballot busi- ness-but then there Is no lobby working for a secrct hallot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
n" Yr =" man Nature.

N'7 = ' V Ht"U Nuture.7 Sn.ith--i H -u,ss; 10 give up smoking. Jcst' --Da you su.oke cigars or a pipe? S.-A ri@".
 J.-Nr.;suhaum?
 S.--lr>.
 J.>. hat arc you going to do with your pipe?
 S.-l u:a going to break it and throw my tohacco away.
 J.-lN tell ,ou a better plan than that. '4ot mo taEe yonr pipe and tobacco and I'll ,e'u,n them to you next week when yoa start smoking again. - Boston CG,.rier
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
CaurntatLaat.

Father. shouting down stairs in an an. gry voice-Mary
 Mary, who is with her beau who has been waiting on her for about threo years-Yes, sir.
 Els MT. Slowcoach therep
 M.-Yes, sir.
 Els he proposing to you that he Is staying SO late?
 NJ. to Mir. Slowcoaeh in frightened whisper-Oh. what shall I say?
 Mir, S., trembling m his boots-Say yes. M., to her fathrr-Yes, papa.
 F.-All light, all right; excuse me. Tell him he can have you. Bless yoR both, my children. lie needn't hurry away .-BostoG Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18

THE legislature of New York to the legislature of Connecticut Take some thing Yes Well. take . hict :u5 ad- jouru.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18

WATCHES, Diamonds, Clocks, Silver ware, etc, etc, at LAKE, STRoBEI .& Co.'S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18

Choice Pineapples very cheapat Ladd's Straw berries fresh every day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18

Waterbury Medical Institute,
 OFFICE PARLORS NO ' WEST MAIN STREET Free Consultation from s a. m to 9 D m. The Doctors treatment combining Electricity Magnetism and efficient medicines, is most sue cesSful and Superior to all others, especially in chronic complaints
 REFERENCES.
 WATERBURY. May l. 1889. I was suffering greatly from what other ehys- clans called Malignant Typhoid Fever. For five weeks could not keep any thing on my stomach and after trying number of other physicians without receiving any benefit and in fact daily growing worse. l sent for Dr Bond. having heard of his success with others. His first treatment relieved the severe pain and in thirty-sx hours was out of danger. have been steadily gaining ever since and am now able to do my work and walk out ELLA N. BuRRlTr,
 Extension of Walnut street. To Waterbury Medical Institute.
 WATEHEuRY, May 9th, 1880. was suffering with inflammation of the ovareS which occasion,d severe pan l called in to consult Dr Bond. Commenced treatment, and after the first treatment was much improved and at the expiration of Il week the pain had entirely left me and have had no pain since, though some weeks have elapsed since that tinle.
 MRS HENDERSON, 5 James St. To Waterbury Medical Institute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18
UPHoLSTERING

WOoD FINISHING, Piano Polishing, and w general Furniture Repairing. Oak Pie ture Frames made to order. Narnishes, Oil Finishes and Wood Stains in all colors. All goods called for and delivered.
 GEO. O. BOOTH,
 IS Abbott Avenue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-18

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postottlce.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-01
Life.

The following beautiful extract is taken
tsom President Dwights farewell serm,
- the class OF 80:
The life thus moves on delightfully."- from
the child age TO growth and maturity Tho
progress is alter the same manner in the
years that follow. The young man who
takes his classmates by the hand and bids
them farewell at the end of his university
class has Il sadness in his spirit beCause he
thinks that the most JOYFUL season OF his
life is closing and tn the friends and the
thoughts and the work in the future can
hardly be what they have been. But he
lives on in his manly career and sileutiy-as
the character grows while he S eeps and
rises in his daily cCurse-tEe old en-, 10y ments
pass into new ones; the old enJOymcnts
lind their places taEen by higher and larg
er works the old scenes become a pleasant
memory, while those in which the later
years have their home become q present
and permanent satisfaction The trans
form ton il wrought by such Sow degrees
aud in way so hidden to man 5 view, that
he can sc rcely realize IL, though he knows
its reality. He is so different from what
he thought himself years ago. His da ly
life and work and pleasures are so changed
from those of the earlier season, aud so lar
in their offer of good beyond what appear
ed TO him then TO be the happiest days
And yet how natural he thinks IL now to
be as he is. How concentrated in his
thought he is upon his present life, and
how fun and rich II is TO him.
The morning hours have passed into the
noon and afternoon as easily and gently Hs
the dawn changed to the morning There
is, as 1t were, no consciousness Of the
change until ii has been long accomplished.
There is no regret OF IL, since the mind be-
comes ready Tor the new experience and
happin IS as soon "a it learns that the Old
is no longer offered to supply its wants
How striking, also. is this gentle move
ment of life as we think OF TINS change in
another view Of it. How the man in all
his essential manhood continues the same
through all the changes. We leave behind
us only what we do not need only what be
longs TO one age or one period; aud thus
must pass away when the time for It's use
or existence ends.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-01
FOREIGN.

MIR. and Mrs. Gladstone ce,ebrIted their
golden wedding July -. The distinguish
ed couple were the recipients of III ny val
uaOle gifts and congr"tulitory kilograms
and letters
The evidence in The Parnell inquiry is all
in, and the commission has adjourned until
october.
For V French Journalists have been sen.
fenced to pay nominal fines for publishing
he indictments gainst Boulanger
Parneil appeared before the special com
miss on appointed to examine the London
Times charges against Parnellite mem
Oers of the house of commons, and positive
Y refuse TO give the con mission any in
formation concerning the uses to which the
cague funds had been put. His refusal
created something of sensation.
The French senate will soon issue an
order depriving Bouianger of civil and
political rights.
The Brit sh house Of commons has agreed
appropriate 100000 to build railroads in
ireland.
The suit for damages brought by VIII
liam . Brien against Lord Salisbury has
been decided in favor Of the defendant.
-Four hundred houses and public build
ngs in the town OF Paks, Hungary, were
destroy ed by fire July 81. a number of
children were burned to death. hundreds
Of families are home,ess.
Gen. Boalangcr has issued another mani
festo To tue electors OF France, in which he
states that he awaits with confidence the
result of the e,ections and denOunces as
bandits the adherents Of the Garnet gov
eminent.
The Spanish government has forbidden
any demon ,trations calcul ted 10 encourage
the l'oi,e to come to Spain in the event Of
MS e.v.ng home.
A man was arrested in London the other
day, who claimed to be the mai who has
been comm ting the murders in the White
chapel district. He makes somewhat
st rtIing confession, but the authorities
take but hude stock in it.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-01
How She Attracted Notice.

This little incident-it is a true story
occurred few days ago in Philade. phia.
The owner of alarge retail store gave a
holiday to all of his employees i'm the middle
of June. Cashiers, foremen, lesmen nd
women, cash BOYS and porteIs, all were
invited 10 spend the day on thu grounds OF
the country seat owed by the employer.
Tents were erected, a bountiful dinner and
supper were provided, band WAS stationed
in the grove, and.special trains were char.
tered to carry the guests 10 the country and
home .gain.
Nothing else was talked Of for weeks be-
fore the happy day. The saleswomen,
most OF whom were young, anXlously
Planned their dresses and bought cheap
and pretty mus.ins, which they made up IN
tue evening, that they migut look fresh
and gay. Evel the cash boys bought
new cravats and hats for the great occa-
sion.
There was ora girl, whom we shall call
Jane, who could not indulge herself In any
pretty bit OF hnery. She WAS the only
child Of Il widowed moiher who was para
lyzed. Jane was quick and industrious,
but she had been but a few months In the
store and her wages barely kept her
and her mother from want
what sha.l you we r." said the girl
who stood next her behind the counter. ~
bought such.a lovely bue lawn"
~ have nothing but this said Jane,
glancing down at her rusty black mer-
but that is winter dressl Ycu'll
melt, child. There'll be dancing and boat
! ing and croquet. You must have sum
mer gown or else don 60.
Girls of 10 like pretty gowns. Jane salo
nothing for few minutes
IL shall wear thus she said hrnly.
| And | think 1 will so. Mother wishes
| it,
"But you can't dance or play croquet N
thatw
at is always fun to see other people have
| fun, said Jane, bravely.
The day came, bright and hot, and Jane
went in her heavy well ddrned dress. She
| gave up all idea Of fun" for herself and
set to work TO help the others find 1t. On
the cars she bus ell herself in finding seats
| Tor the little girls and helping the servants
with the baskets OF provisions. On the
! grounds she st. rted games Tor the children,
ran TO lay the table, brought water to the
| old ladies, was ready 10 pm up torn gowns,
! or TO applaud Il good BALI she laughed
and WAS happy and friendly all tie time.
She did not dance nor play, but she Was
surrounded by cheerful, merry group
| wherever she went
On the TIE way home TO town the en-
ployer who w.s shrewd business man
beckoned TO his superintendent.
"Ihere is one girl here whose friendly
polite manner is very remarKab e. She
will be valuable to me as a saleswoman
Give her good position. That young
woman in black, and he pointed hei
! out.
The next day Jane was promoted int
one of tho most important departments
and since that time her success has beer
s eadY
The good nature and kindness OF hear
which enabled her to "hnI fun in see,nl
others have fun" were the best capital TO
her in her business. She had the courage
go, to disregard poverty and 10 make tn
pest Of life, courage which rarely falls Il
meet its reward.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-01
A Family Train East.

Among the changes recently made by
the Michigan Central the most important is
the new Special New York Express, No.
-, which leaves Chicago at l0;3J Il. m. ex-
cept sunday. Detroit at {: ID p M This
,tects a connection with all Western,
Northwo stern and southwestern lines en-
teriug the city, and enables passengers
from Detroit or any Of its suburbs, to leave
1t "a com iOrtable and convenient hour. For
this reason, as well as is admirable through
car service TO New York, it is especially
adapted to the convenience of families and
ladies and children. All New ork State
points are reached the next day, and the
hour OF rival at the Grand Central depot
new York, 30 p m, enables the passen-
gers To make raj or steamer connection and
reach all paris OF New DIRK, Brooklyn nd
Jersey City and their suburbs before dark
Tho through car leaving Chicago, Satur-
day, goes onward on No. q from Buffalo TO
New York on Sunday.
City passenger and ticket Office, Gj Wood
ward Ave, Northeast corner jefferson
Ave, Detroit.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-01
Mrs. Thulman's Tribute.

Mrs. Allen G. Thurman in speaking Of
Mrs. Hayes said: 81 have known Mrs.
Hayes--l always called her Lucy from
childhood, in fact since she was scarcely
able TO run alone. We lived in the same
neighborhood. and well do ! remember that
time during the cholera in 1888 her father,
DR.. Webb, felt it his duty to GO and see his
parents in Kentucky. When he arrived he
found his sister dead and afterwards his
father died The doctor himself soon fol
lowed From Childhood Lucy was the
sweetest girl | ever saw. She was pretty,
but that was not her ch ef attro ction.
1t was her lOvable nature that won a /
hearts, aud her friendship, once secured,
knew no change. She was always, up 70
the time Of Ler death, the same true and
devoted friend, and more charming WON
an could not be imagined. Her p.rents
were the very best people in the country
aud of high character. Lucy was carefully
reared and the teachings of her mother, 70
gether with her high sense Of ri~,.,. en-
ahled her TO quietly and bee Jningly con.
tuue her home lite while nc first lady of
the land, md she performed
her duties with such winning ways
as TO gl.ddcn the hears of
the mothers Of the land The White House
was never presided over with more gra G
than by Lucy Hayes, and never contained
a nobler woman. Her death w II be mourn
ed by every true woman III the land"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-01
Bulls and Terse Prolixity.

am not aware that tho naturni propen-
sity OF the lrishman proper TO that humor-
Gus mixture Of metaphors commonly
known as the "bull" and that of the
Scotchman to a dry and terse prOlixity of
dialogue, have ever been anecdoSally con-
trasted. But the two instances following
recur TO my mind, and were personal eX-
periences On the first occasion, just after
the baccdlaureate examination in Dublin,
i was driving down on "a jaunting car with
some friends to the races at the Curragh OF
Kildare AS we would say in Ireland, lit
came on TO rain very hs ld;n as would DO
said in America, there was a. heavy rain
Storm" and on reaching tho first road
side inn l told the driver to- Aalt, and as
We, his p ssengers, jumped from the car,
said, we having the comparative shelter OF
umbrellas:
'Come in quick Denny; you must be
wet"
Faith, your honar," was his ready
answer, ''if was at wet inside as am out
side 1 would be as dry as II bcae!"
On the second occasion alluded to was
travelling by g6rcOach tha0ugh High
land district of Scotland with my father a
clergyman, by.the,w and managed TEN
porarlly 10 escape. from the immediate pa
ternal supervision. Having done so, l
found myself in gOntiguity with two cattle
drovers, whose, conversation amounted
virtually TO the 2Ol owing:
"Eh, Donal, and hoo are yei"
"Weel."
"That guild"
mo sac guild eyther."
Hoo thAt!'
al marrit bad wife"
"Thats bad"
'No sad bad eytheE"
"HoOs lhatW
'She had wheen o. sheep"
mo sac bad that.
"Ay, but they had the rot"
"That bad"
''NO sac bad eyther."
"Hoo that!n
al self them and bought a hoose."
"That's guild.
mo sac guild eyther."
"HoC's that'
"Ihe hoOse was burnt"
''Hhat's bad
"No sac bad eyther'
"HoO's thatin
''She was in it."-IIarper's Mag dzine.