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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
LOOKING BACK w A RD-

child lies under the rosebu>h fair,
 The dewy blossoms perfume the air,
 Sweetly it ress and on drean-wing flies To play with the angels i, Paradise.
 And the years glide by.
 A maiden stands by 'he rosebush fair.
 The buds swell out in the soft May air;
 She presses her hands t., her throbbng breast With loves first wonderful rapture blest.
 A the years glide by
 mother kneels by the rosebush far
 Soft ieh the leaves f the Autumn air;
 Borrowing thoughts of the past arise,
 And tear. of anguish bedirn her eyes
 And the years glide by.
 Naked and lone stc nds the rosebush fair,
 Whired.are the leaves m the wintry air;
 Withered and dead tn y fall to the ground, And silently cover a new made mound.
 And the years glide by.
 Life's story is feelingly told in this pure gem of song translated from the German. The yeals glide by in all our lives faster and faster as We grow older. till rest comes to the weary body and our places are filled by others equally ambitious to take up lifes battle. And how few there are in the mad rush through life who stop to look backward for the purpose of seeing what faults have been committed, to the end that a corrective may be applied.
 The closing days of the old year and opening days of the new are naturally given over to reflections upon what has passed and resolutions for the future. But too often the resolutions are entered into as a mere matter of form, only to be broken at the first opportunity or temptation. This is not as it should be, but it is the fact
 There is no reason why good resolu- tions should not be made and their exc cution entered upon, and the beginning of new year is a special season from which to make or date a new departure. Self-examination or self criticism is always useful, for it serves to reveal faults or defects of character or actions that being recognized, may be corrected. The year of 1889 is at close and we wish our readers Happy New Year with degree of confidence that the new year cannot fail of being happy if we live up to our resolutions, and look at things in their right light.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
MIR GLADSTONE.

"Honor, love, obedience, troops of friends" all accompany the old age Of Mir Gladstone. To them must be added hate, and multitudes of enemies; but the latter are the inevitable results of active warfare against old and deeply rooted abuses. Although he has now reached folr score years, the great English statesman shows no signs of mental or physical weakness. His party oppo- nents believe that he cannot take part in but one more political campaign. and, that If they can defeat him at the next general election. they Will never have to meet him agaln. Perhaps the next campaign will be all that is needed to win great liberal victory but, failing that, MT Gladstone may be at 90 as vigorous as most men at 60 or 70. In 1880 1t was said that it was necessary to immediate ly look for his succ essor but the task already postponed for ten, may be de- feated for twenty years. At least let us all hope so.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
BITS FROM ABROAD.

TEN THOUSAND debtors are languiShing In the jails of great Britain.
 THE sentiment in favor of a republic Is said to be spreading very rapidly in Brazil.
 in Spain contain bust of Alfonso XIII, the three-year-old King.
 ONE of tho new Parisian follies, fresh from the exposition, is silk socks dyed In the colors of tho French flag.
 THE slave trade is now outlawed in all parts of the African coast which are un- der foreign influence, except in the provinces of Portugal.
 IT is said that s1OO, 900, 900 of English capital has gone into Argentine Repub- io within the last few years. A vast amount has also been sent into Chilli and Honduras.
 LONDON correspondents agree that cigarette smoking is on the increase among young women in that city-not vulgar young persons, but among those of social standing.
 AN imperial decree just issued directs that Austrian State officials of every rank shall henceforth wear uniforms on and of duty, and shall salute one anoth- CT in the military fashion. The decree exeites the strongest opposition.
 THE Ceylon planters are about to un- dertake the cultivation of the kola nut as substitute for coffee, in view of the diminishing production of coffee in Bra Zil. The kola nut is indigenous in Western Africa, but is easily cultivated in Ceylon.
 SIR FRANCIS DE WINToN, 1ate Gov ernor of the Congo State, says that in spite of the scores of explorers who have been traversing Africa in all di- rections since Livingstone began his travels the larger part of the many mill ions of natives have never yet seen a white man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
NATURES ANTICS.

A FoUR-LEGGED chicken is Wymore. Neb., curiosity.
 A COW that always gives two calves at birth is owned at Kennett, Pa.
 NINE ears of corn grew in a bunch on a single stalk on the farm of John Wam- baugh near York.
 A WHEELING (W. Va.) man caught a mouse with four ears in a trap in his store the other day.
 A PAoLI Pa.) calf with five legs has a harder time to get along than Doyles town pig with only three.
 SAULT STE. MARIE has a cat which has seven legs and eight paws, with one head, three distinct jaws, and to com plete the combination it has two tails.
 A REMARKABLE sweet sugar pumpkin was raised on farm in Stoneham, Mass. It was a ''twin," two well-rounded, large-sized pumpkins being joined by skin and by stem, the weight being nine teen pounds.
 YORK COUNTY, Pa., has an interesting freak of nature. It consists of six ears of corn grown together, something after the manner of the SiameSe twins, from one stem. For about two inches from the stem the ears are all joined together as one ear. Above that point they branch out into five distinct ears.
 IN Dublin, small town in Laurens County, Ga., there lives blue man. He is a Caucasian, but instead of being white is greenish blue, and is known as Blue Billy" His whole skin is blue, his tongue and the roof of his mouth are blue, and where his eyes should be white is seen the same blue color.
 A FARMER living about three miles southeast of Akron has a hen which oc. casionally lays an egg of solid shell throughout, usually after none of any kind have been laid for several days Six of these curiosities have already been secured. They are so hard that they can be thrown smartly against a wall without any visible effect.
 A MAN thirty years old, with no hair on his head, no whiskers on his face and no eyebrows, is under treatment in St Louis hospital. He comes from Texas and claims to have been hairless from his birth. He has been married once and another Lone Star belle has agreed makeup can be remedied. That is why he put himself in the doctors hands.
 Two MILD-EYED, pink-nosed, bawling calves are creating considerable of sen sation among the curious people o1 South Minneapolis. The calves are twins, about three months old, and they have only six legs between them. One of the creatures is without fore-leg, and the other is minus a hind-leg, but they are pretty little animals and hop about as briskly as you please, apparent. ly not understanding that nature had cheated them out of one of the legs that are the due of every well-regulated calf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
Capital to Buy Flour Mills.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 31.-John Ci- prisco has secured an option on leading flour mills here. He says he repre- sents both English and American capi- tai, and if the earning capacity of the mills is such as to justify a purchase the money is ready to be paid over. It is said that thirteen mills signed the option agreement. This includes all in the city and most of those within g radius of fifty miles around St. Louis. If they are accepted by the capitalists big flour trust will be organized. Mir. Ciprisco refuses to go into details re- garding his principals or the condition imposed in the option.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
The Grip 0t GlenS Falls,

GLENs FALLS, N. Y, Dec. 31.-The influenza epidemic has made it's al pear ance here. Many cases are reported especially among clerks in stores and offices. The disease takes on a mild form.
 CREMATION is coming more and moro into vogue in Germany, in spite of the expense and certain legal difficulties which render it's performance in some parts almost an impossibility. At Gotha no fewer than one hundred bodies have been cremated during the present year.
 COUNT voN MoLTKE is the latest patron of the photograph. The instru- ment was shown him short time ago and the venerable General repeated to it the strange and appropriate sentence from Goethe's Faust: "Ye instru- n.ents mock mo with wheel and combs, with cylinder and handle."
 MIR. 1RvING's views on the prospects of those who adopt the stage as profess sion are not very encouraging for youth full aspirants. Of the total number of actors in England, estimated to be about twenty thousand, he expresses the con- viction that quite half of them would be glad of an assured $1,ooO year.
 M. WAUTwEILER, a Swiss engineer, has applied for a concession for an un- derground railway up the Jungfrau Mountain. He proposes to reach the summit of the mountain by means of a tubular tunnel. The Eiffel tower as a curiosity will have to take second place should the scheme be successfully carried out.
 THE results of English researches in Assyria the past year are said to be very valuable. Almost the whole of Sennacherib's great palace at Konyun- jik has now been cleared out, including the library and chambers, and the re- suit is that some seventeen hundred new tablets, etc., have been secured for the British Museum. The Americans got into trouble with the Arabs, and were obliged to abandon the work.
 LONDON is really going to initiate Paris and become an intrenched city. Military storehouses have already been built for the troops, which might be used on it's southern line of defense; in- trenched camps are to be created, and one of them is actually to be near the town of Dorking, the scene of the mythical battle. The volunteer artil- lery is to be equipped at once with more suitable guns. It will, however, says the St. James, Gazette, be some time be- tore the metropolis is impregnable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
Now Sphere for Women.

While young women are looking over the fields for lines of activity allowable for them to follow for subsistence, it probably does not occur to them that membership in fire companies can come in their range. A recent London paper speaks of women in that city having gone to Paris to give instructions to French women as to service they can render at fires. It is not very fully in dicated what their assignments are in connection with fires. They do not, of course, help operate the machines or wield the axe, but it is said they have saved many lives by entering buildings where practicable and encouraging frightened and timid females to use the fire escapes. They are said to become quite fearless in this work. and really render valuable services. They are women in good standing, and do not lose in repute by their connection with the fire department. Still, it is not likely to be crowded v-ation.-N. Y. Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
FALL OF A BUILDING.
The New St. Louis Academy of Music
 Crashes to the Ground.


 ST. LOUIS, Dec. 31.-There was great excitement when the news was first sent out that the Academy of Music building in course of erection on Thir- teenth street and Washington avenue fell in heap burying Several workmen. The third. second and first stories collapsed in succession. Most of the men that went down on the roof had time to spring to safe portion of the third soor, and the men on the lower floors jumped through the windows to the ground.
 Eight mon were buried beneath the debris. Bremen were summoned and began clearing away the ruins. Thos. Leford, timer, was fatally hurt The remainder of the workmen caught in the falling building wore more or less injured, but none fatally.
 The accident is said to be due to the presence of quick-sand under the foun' dation of the building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
Will Go for More Seals.

VICTORIA, B. C., Dec. 31.-Instead of being discouraged by the seizures of last season or by the non-settle- ment of the Behring Sea dispute, seal ing men are active. Several new schooners have been purchased in Nova Scotia and are being brought around Cape Horn to engage in the work of catching seals. More vessels will leave th1s port for the Behring Sea the coming season than ever before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
Neath of a Noted Musician.

BROOKLYN, N. Y., Dec. 31.-Henry Molienhauer, the we'll known composer and pianist, died last night at his resi- dence, 73 Livingston street. He was born at Erfurt, Germany, in 1925, and played before the Duchess of Weimar when seven years of age. He attained great celebrity in all Europe and came to this country in 1856.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
Prof, keeler still in Custody.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y., Dec. 31.-Prof J. Howard Keeler, who was brought here to answer to the charge of fraud in the transfer of the Amsterdam Business College, is still in custody. His bail has been fixed at $500, and he has been trying to obtain bondsmen, but thus far without success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-The Mayor of this city has sent communication to the Board of Health in which he certifies that, in his judgment, the removal of James $. Coleman from the office of head of the Department of Street Clean ing is required in the public interest. MT. Coleman has resigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
To Celebrate the 25Oth Anniversary.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Dec. 31.-The committee on the 25Oth anniversary of the settlement of this place have fixed the date for the cele bration for June A and 25. Letters of acceptance to in- vitations have been received from Son. ator Ingalls,, Gov. Davis, of Rhode Isl and, and others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31

IcEMAN TURNER gives his biography to the congressional directory in four lines. Naturally he confines himself to a few cold facts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31

THE treasury department has decided to admit round rattans free of duty. This is something that every schoolboy ought to know.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
Left His WiIe for q ~-oubrette.

PRovIDENCE, R. l., Dec. 31.-Mrs. Louisa Maynard, wife of Everett May nard, reports that her husband has eloped with Flora Angus. fifteen years of age, soubrette It the dime museum. Maynard is forty years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31

The DEMOCRAT has secured for publi- cation the latest serial by that wonder full writer, Rider Haggard, entitled sAllen Quatermain's Wife" Be sure and read it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31

UP to date they have torn down ITO poles and 227 miles of wire in New York city, and the cruel war isn't over yet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-31
Tho Modern Pnotoeraph.

Tho Modern Photograph. The impression is quite general
 That people are to-day More highly intellectual
 Than in ages passed away; But the notion is erroneous
 lam steadfastly convinced, And think retrogression
 Has been recently evinced. Now, we have some strange conceptions As to ways of dress and walk, And the strangeness is extending Even to ideas and talk; Things have turned so topsy-turvy, And are changing so of late That old-timcrs lose their bearings And can hardly navigate. There are many funny fancies-
 Some are fit to make one laugh But the oldest is the fashion
 Of the latest photograph; Formerly they took your picture
 Front face, eyes upon a crack, Nowadays the proper caper
 Is to photograph your back.
 Frank B. Welch, in Time.
 The Bonnet's Beauty. The glory of beauty's bonnet, Which wins at sight our hearty praises, Is seen within 1t, not upon it, It needs not QauOQllS nor Oa1S1eS. Iris not the velvet, silk nor satin, Poised gracefully upon her head, Iris not the trimming ''this or that in" Nor blended blossoms white and red That rich, attractive bonnet shining, "A thing of beauty in the street Or church. is valued for its lining: A face that's radiant and sweet. The admiration of a lover, Unkindled by the richest lace Or splendid plumes that wave above heI Is lit by her fair, winsome face. The heart beats quicker in the bosom Of one whose cheeks now red, now white Who's thinking of the orange blossom, form of grace and eyes of light. He thinks of bright arch of roses, Where plighted lovers soon will stand; And when the ceremony closes No happier pair will grace the land The glory of a beautys bonnet Which wins at sight our hearty praises, Is seen within 1t, not upon 1t, It needs not daffodils nor daisies. George W. Bungay, in Ridley's Fashion Mag azine.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-11-30
He was AngrY at the Bird.

Mrs. John {. Fremont. jr., is the
daughter-in-law of the Pathfinder. and
like Jessie Benton Fremont, eloped
with her husband. She has q very
clever young son, who, when "a very
little boy, picked up several profane
phrases. His father and mother
naturally strove constantly to break
the bad habit. Once when his father
went away he promised the little fell
low toy if he should not use big,
big ID before his return. While his
father was gone his mother had to
write that the big. big ID had slipped
out. So his father came back without
the toy. When the small boy asked
for it his father had TO tell him that
he had heard the sad news of his fail
ure.
How did you hear it?" asked the
small boy. "A little bird told me
said his father.
Oh that little Bird said the
small boy. But he got brayely over
all that long ago. Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-11-30
Score for Rassie

Bessie, five years old, was not very
fond OF her lessons. One day being
very inattentive during recitation. her
governess, to punish her, gave her a
little task to do for the next day. In
the evening she said to the little girl:
''Well, Bessie, did you study your les
son well for Tomorrow" and was an
swered very reproachfully: why.
don't you know that Jesus said, Don't
take care of tomorrow? -
The same little tot, when being
gently reproyed for splitting some milk
she was in the act of drinking, said in
an injured tone of voice:
but. mamma, can't help it, my
mSdth leaks!"-New York World.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-11-30
TO BE CONTINUED.
Figuring the Fronts.


In making up the cost of any crop
the work should always be considered
at its market price. This Is the rule
with mechanics and contractors in es-
timating the cost of work. A fair
price is always charged for it, with an
additional per cent for profit and risk
of loss. The farmers time and that
of his team are certainly worth the
cost and some profit per day, and this
should be charged for with each crop.
A very good plan is to charge for the
work just what you would be willing
to do the work for others for. or what
You would be willing to pay some one
else for doing it for you. 1t may be
true that calculating upon this basis
and then taking the average yield OF
the crops at the ruling market price,
would show a very small margin of
profit. yet such is really the only cor
rect way OF ascertaining the full cost
of each crop when ready for market;
and this account taken from the value
of the product when marketed, or
rather when ready to market, will
show the amount Of profit or loss, as
the case NAV be.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-11-30
Keep cool and Live LONG.

A calm, cool temperament is doubt
less an aid to a long life. 1t is the
people who are easiest troubled and
oftenest excited who wear out first.
Bulwer, in one OF his novels, makes
the cynical remark that two things are
essential to the greatest longevity
good digestion and bad heart. This
has been applied often to old men who
were not sympathetic in their tempera-
ment. 1t does not follow. however,
that because men are imperturbal in
manners they are heartless-much
less than they have bad hearts. Men
may be actively wicked rs well as ap-
parently Indifferent on the subject OF
righteousness. When a man lives to
a great age the presumption is that he
has taken good care OF himself. Some
are more scrupulous to do this than
others, and some find the task much
easier than do the most Of their fell
lows.-Boston Herald.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-11-30
LOVES suFFlcIENcY.

,ssK7s said by poet, Ii is better far
To love and lose
iTnan never to have loved at all. But t.
l may not choose,
Eox there has come into my life love
So fierce, so strong,
fEha4 am helpless in its grasp, content
To drift along.
at 6rst knew not twas Loves sea 1 had
[ Set sail upon;
Sc happy, foated on, with half closed eyes
Through shade and sun:
What needed / which wayI went, with him
My boat to guidel-
tEgh7t dangers had the unknown sea if he
Was by my side.
IL woke to find myself in waters strange,
J No land in sight;
All thugs seemed radiant, new. A mighty
1 food
OF rare delight
Swept DER my startled soul; the sky, the
waves
With glory shoue,
rAs was reyeard the rapturous thrill OF
love,
! Till then unknown.
And COW let shadows fall, let storms arise,
| On his dear breast
shielded and safe l lie, while lt'ring
|, arms
Fold me to rest.
sKSh9 night may come, it holds no dread for
/ mes
| His tender kiss
&eeshes all my tears and fills my happy
heart
With perfect bliss
Susie NJ. Best.