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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04

would ny Il was = Rood - : love ssoey.
DaeskAn promised to do something 10
them when he got his liberty, but he
was sent to England because the French
had no prisoner Of equal rank to OK
change for him; but all the others
were sent to Montreal in exchange for
men, women and children captured by
the Indians in their raid across the
bolder."
''Well, Jabe, what became Of the
grip and how did the boy come back to
Mr.. Marden?"
81 don't know where the girl is," said
Jabe. 1.-THE boy looked sick and weak
when he went to Canada, but he must
have found his way back to Mardsn
about six months later"
"And Marden kept him for his sisters
sake?" asked listener.
HE wasn't in love with her." said
Jabe emphatically "You don't suppose
q gentleman like Mr.. Marden would fall
in love with q poor hah-brssd girl, II
she had pretty face. No, he 10 .
tender-hearted man and he pitied them
both-that's all"
playing cards, others In cleaning guns
and ACCOMPLISHMENTS: all the women had
been listening atbenttvely 10 the nara
tive, and now that IL was ended, rather
unsatisfacsosaly. as some thought the
silence which followed was due perhaps
to profound speculation on the myste-
rious part of it. A familiar signal from
without diverted attention TO a small
but av1ly-barred postern door, which
being cautiously opened gave admit
tance to the subject Of Jabe's story-the
half-breed boy-on whom all eyes were
turned with an awakened curiosity. His
1.-the and graceful form, set OF to ad-
vantage by the green hunting shirt and
legRings of the rangers, was surmount-
ed by head resem bling those Italian
studies SO familiar to the public Of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04

block house named Ontario, perhaps
older than its neighbor, and built for
trading post and refuge for the settlers
Of the region when threatened by saw
ages.
The union jack Of England floated
over the stone structure, and the can
non grimly pointing from its walls, the
measured tramp of sentinels, attested
the vigilance of the garrison. 1t was
the spring of the year, and q cold wind
blew over the lake, piling the cakes OF
ice on top OF each other with monotonous
and grating sound, and the forest, which
stood in a wide semioircle behind the
forts, was still bare Of leaf and blossom.
On the beach in front Of the fort two
young men were standing, one of whom
carried musket on his shoulder; at
his feet lay half dozen canvas back
ducks.
Apparently In answer to remark OF
his companion he said: ~ beg pardon,
Colonel, but surely the monotony of gar
rison duty in a wilderness like this
might excuse a little temerity, as you
call it, and you yourself could not object
to n venison steak or q nicely-cooked
duck, just to vary the vulgar menu of
salt pork or beef. Believe me, 1 have
taken greater risks for less satisfactory
results"
~ doubt it not" replied the Colonel,
smiling gravely; but in view of the
crisis which l think is approaching l
can not afford to exchange brave man
even for a mess Of pottage."
This prize, however," said the first
speaker, 'cost nothing but powder and
lead. shot them as they flew over the
fort this morning on their annual tran
sit to the north"
1--WE must not be lulled to false Sc
ren1ty," said Colonel Mercer. unheed-
ing the last remark. 'Yonder sea of ice
protects us from open attack, but we
must guard against surprise from the
forest"
The duck-hunter pointed with his
hand to a long triangular line of emf
grant fowl just clearing the trees in
their flight and making for the lake.
Geese" he whispered, tired and
flying low. They will come within
range"
MERGERS quick eye perceived some-
thing which tho more eager sportsman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04
CHAPTER II.


DAMON TO PYrHIAs.
1t was early spring in the valley OF
the Mohawk, and the snow still lay
upon the ground, in heaps and ridges,
as its playfellow, the wind, chose to
dispose it, and the moon, riding high in
the starry vault. gave weird effects to
the ermine carpet below and the black
and naked giants which flung their
gaunt arms to the sky in salutation Of
the Queen of Night, and the river with
its floating masses of ice moved on with
majestic rythm like host with glitter
ing crests, invincible in its might.
To-day the scene is changed, the saw
age grandeur has departed with the red
race who once inhabited it. The Erie
canal bears the freight of tho West to
the seaboard, the scream of the loco
motive whistle takes the place Of the
war-whoop Of the Mohawk brave, and
the cattle of a hundred hills drink at
the turbulent river.
On this April night in the year 1850
Sir William johnson, sitting beside the
cheerful hearth Of his kinsman. Charles
Selwyn, was urging upon that youth
some suggestions, the worldly wisdom
of which could not be doubted, falling
as they did from the lips of q warrior
and statesman whom King George was
graoiously pleased to honor with a
baronetcy in reward for q victory which
was saved from disaster by his lieuten-
ant, after his gallant chief had retired
from the field with slight wound.
which was, however, Of sufficient impor.
tanoe to be mentioned In the dispatches
announcing the defeat and capture OF
Dteskan at Crown Point. In fact, the
lion skin being too short. the epidermus
of the fox was made available to exc out
the deficiency, with the happiest results
to the wearer thereof.
Charles Selwyn was about twenty-five,
tall, brown-haired, gray-eyed, with a
resolute mouth and thoughtful yet
cheerful expression.
The room was large with no attempt
at adornment, unless the stays antlers
and other trophies of the chase suspend.
ed on the walls could be counted aa
such. A few bear skins scattered on the
floor served the purpose of mats and, at
a pinch, beds, when guests were numer.
Gus; and the blazing logs gave all the
light that was needed on winter nights.
1t was, in short, the great hall and re-
ception-room of an American manor
house, rude and inelegant to European
eyes, but quite in harmony with the
genius and the requirements of the
hardy pioneers Of a new nation. A table
strewed with books and manuscripts
gave evidence, however, that the light
Of eighteenth century intelligence was
not quite excluded by the forest shade
From this object Sir William glanced at
the face of his nephew.
Dreams, dreamsl Charles" he said,
with an impatient gesture, well enough
in time Of peace, but now we have other
matters on which to sharpen our wits
and our swords"
''Is it not peaceful in the valley.
uncle?" asked tho youth.
To ho continue,
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POST OFFICE

Mails Close.
New York City-7.5O, 1920 m; 2. TO- $50, 7.3o ~
Boston-7OO, 7.5O a m; Il. 80 2.1O, $50 m.
Southern-7.5O, 10 20 a m: 21O, $50, 7.3O p m.
Western-7.5O, 1920 a m; 10, $50. 7.30 p m.
Canada West-73O, 1929 m; 2.1O, $50, 73O p m.
Eastern-7.oO, 7.5O m; IL. 80, 40, 7.3O pm.
Canada East 90, $50 M; 1880, 9. 10, 80 pm.
Albany-7.50, 10. 20 M; 2.10, $50, 73O p m.
Northern N. Y-7.5O, TO- a m; 2 10. $50 $50 m.
Providence-7.0O, $50 IN; 1880, 2.10, 80 m.
Springfeld-70O, $50 am; IL 80, 10, 80, 730 pm
Worcester-70O 90, so am; II. 80 2.10, $50, 730 pm.
Pittsield, Mass-75o m; 9. 10, 80, 7.3O m.
Hartford.7oo, $50 m; 1880, 2. 10, ppm.
Bridgeport $50, 1920 m; 10, 5 80, $50 pm.
New Haven. so, 10 20 ann la 80 10: $50 7.so pm
Ansonia-7.50 10 20 IN; 1890, ?. TO- $50, 73O m.
Birmingham-7.5 10. 2Oam: II. 80 10, 80. 3Opm
Union City-75Oa m; 21O, $50 p m.
am; 2. 10, $50 pm.
m; 2.1O, $50 pm.
a m; 6. 80 pm
Stations on Naugatuck RE. north Waterbury
1O.45 a m; 630pm.
1920 am; 1880, 2.1O, $50, 730 m
a IN; LIS, 2; 1880, $50 M
New London70O, $50 am. $50, Z. 10, 5.307 80 pm
a m; $50 p IN.
m; $50 m.
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u IN; 1.35 m.
80 m.
Wolcott Gu. Tn, Sat.) 12.3Oa
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FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES.
Corner Willow Vest Main.
Exchange Place.
"A East Main and " c OFT Road.
Is Corner Cherry ar East Main,
p Horse Railroad Stable (private)
% Iron Bridge, West Main.
"a Waterbury Brass Co. (private)
Is Corner johnson and Waterville
&c Corner Prospect and Grove.
% Junction North Main. Grove and North Elm
% Waterbury Mfg. Co.
- Corner Washington and South Main.
"a Waterbury Buckle CO.
IS Benedict s. Buzz m ''re Co.
SO Waterbury Wa o V III yate)
50 Corner Grand anu SoaGa .lain
AZ Corner Union and Franklin.
43 Scovill Mfg Co. private)
As Corner Clay and Mill.
46 No. Hose House, Baldwin.
AZ Corner Dublin Street and Allev.
312 Corner Meadow and Bank
314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street.
s21 Plume Atwood Mfg. Co. (private1
1923 Holmes, Booth & Haydens, (priyate)
S24 No. 4 Hose House.
325 Corner SimonS and Burnham streets
INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS.
To give an alarm, open the door, pull the hook
down once and let go, then close the door.
Do not pull the hook If the fire bell or small arm
has already been given.
Be particular to remain at the box until the ar
rival of an officer of the Fire Department, who
viii release the key or, circumstances will not
permit remaining, then the proper officer will re-
turn the key to the holder as soen as convenient
Always give the alarm from the box nearest tn
fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04
MERIDEN, WATERBURY, s. CONNECTICUT
M RIVER RAILROAD,
DISIN FECTANT.

In EFFECT SEPTEMBER 10, 1885,
FROM WATERBURY, TO CROMWELL.
Leave Waterbury, New England station, 8 :55 am
1855, 4:3O, 6.42 p. m.
Leave Waterbury Dublin street, 500 a. M. 9:1O
am; 1:10, 4:47, *7:O7 p. m.
Leave Meriden, $3.50 a. m, 1:57, b:45 p. m,
FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY.
Leave Cromwell, $50 a. M, 1918, 420pm
Leave Meriden, West Main street, 7:02, 9:2O a. m.
1851, 500, 635 p. m.
Arrive at Dublin street, 740 a.l1 a, NJ 1:35, $50,
135 p. m.
Arrives Waterbury. N. E. station. 1885, 1925 a. M
$50, sos, sos D. m.
~For Meriden and way stations ouly, arrive at
7:52 m.
All trains arrive at and leave West Main street.
Meriden.
CHAS. NJ. CRAWFORD, Supt.
Meriden Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04
A Romance of Colonial Days
BY ROBERT A. CUNNING.
[coPYRIGHr, 1901

HERE he'Black'
water river pours
its tributary tide
into Lake On
tario, on the site
Of the present
city of Oswego,
stood the stone
fort from which
it deri v e s its
name. On the
opposite side Of
tho river was q
cr,~llar fort or
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04

Considerate Brother-1 say. Clara, II
young Nogood comes around here again
rope him in. Don't let him escape.
C1ara-Why, brother Tom, it was
only day before yesterday that you
warned me against him. You said he
was loafer and could never earn
enough to support himself, much less .
wife.
Constdefate Brother-Yes, but have
found out since that he was a college
chum of Russ Harrison. He would
make bully brother-in-law, with me
Tor his deputy.-Te1as 9iftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04

Anxious Young Mother-Oh, George,
run here, and see what ails the baby; he
has such queer ticking noise In his lit
tie stomach. I'm afraid his heart has
shpped down! Did you give him any
thing to play with9
George-Only my watch.
"Good graolousi then he's swallowed
tt."-Munsey's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04
Needed His Philosophy.

Needed His Philosophy.
81" said the clam, lam philoso.
pheN"
''Weu, it's mighty good thing Aoa
'you." said the crab, ''for You'u feel
lonely when you get into the average
restaurant chowder. I might remark
incidentally" he added reheotively,
''thst sometimes you won't be there ~
all. Merchant Traveller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04

Like the Murderer.
Sensation Reporter-1t was purely .
hove match. 1t seemed as II fate brought
these twopeople together. Neither could
resist the other-and SO they were mar
riod.
Friend-And how did John meet his
fate?
Sensation Reporter-Unhinchin
Munseys Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04

She-Did big. fat grasshopper pass
here q minute agop
he with q gulp)-No, he stopped
Texas Stftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04
Died with Els Mouth Open.

Dted with Els Mouth Opon.
Found on tombstone in q cemetery
near . eighboaangc city:
'Here lies the body Of Gentleman
Jack Smith, who was for over thirty
years the efficient and honored treasures
Of the Park Avenue Theater. These,
his dying words, will always be remem,
bored; This tickets n. a.'"-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04
Pianos! ORGANS!

The improved method of fastening strings
of Pianos, invented by us, is one of the
most important improve ments ever made,
making the instrument more richly must
cal in tone, more durable and less liable to
get out of tune.
Both the Mason & Hamlin Organs and
Pianos excel chiefly in that which is the
ceief excellence in any musical instrument,
quality of tone. Other things, though i'm
portant, are much less SO than this. An
instrument with unmusical tones cannot
be good. Illustrated catalogue of new
styles, introduced this season, sent free.
r. G. FORBES,
225 South Main Street.
~ Also agent for the White Sewing
Machine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04

Old ChooolAte's Joooser1ous Chat.
Hammer1n' makes sufi1n' mo- On SCUM
A-many dat hep make laws hep break
UNI.
OHonesty am good, an laikwise am a
paddock on dc DO.
De oldah de man de less he risk beip'
1oun' out wen he lies.
Eff 70 tic hahd knot in hurry yo1l
wish yod tux 20 time.
q Eff yo' know wat to do wild 20 hans
an feet swimmin' er easy.
De fastah . nag kin trabble de mo- dar
am dat nd laik toe drive UNI.
A nabah's pig may grunt loudAh en-
yo'n. but yo' piGH Grunt ar mo- laik mu~
sic.-J. A. Waldron, in Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04
PENMANSHIP.
Prof. HolIev

Teaches every pupil to write a fine rapid
business hand in course Of 16 private
lessons and NO FAILURES.
All kinds of pen work executed in the
highest degree of the art. ISL Bank st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04
ALLEGED HUMOR..
Careful via, K,na weras,,

Careful With Kind Woras.s
A merchant in certain TexA1 town
Is great turnkey after people who are
rich, and has corresponding contempt
for those that are In failing circum-
stances. Ono day he remarked to his
clerks
"Have you written that letter to
Smith, Jones 4 Co.?'
Eyes, SIR"
Have you signed it?
"Not yet"
well. in signing it do not put Very
respectfully yours just leave out
very There are rumors that they are
embarrassed. and we have no taffy to
throw away on beggars. Texas Sift
lngs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04

II have noticed" remarked DollaY,
f''that the women who have the smallest
feet possess also tho most acute sense Of
hnmor."
II wonder whyq" replied Miss Amy,
ooyly pushing her foot forward tribe.
because brevtty is the sole Of WITT
Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04
A WANING Blast.

A Waning Blast.
Lord-What's that steamer whistling
20 for?
Taylor-To warn other boats out Of
the way. If she didn't whistle she'd
have to stop.
Lord-Oh, see. Merely whistling to
keep a wake.-Puok.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-04

CAUTION =, 3 rs: g e; 81
bottom. If the dealer cannot supply you,
send direct to factory, enclosing 6dvoTf1ood
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-26

with preamble reciting that "money is a
thought" In endeavoring to make the
nation accept the thought that legal tenders
without redemption are money, the bill
therefore proposes to control the thought of
the public by act of Congress, which is a
somewhat difficult thing to do. But the
measure proposes matter more clearly
within the power of legislation. 1t sets
forth that "the volume of the declaratory
full legal tender silk-thread greenback paper
money of the United States should be e1-
banded until interest falls into silent dis
use." This is roundabout way of enacting
that money shall be made so cheap that no.
body will want any of it The means pro-
posed are more direct than the language, as
after the provisions of the bill had been in
operation for a short time, no man will be so
low as to do the 'full legal silk-threaded
paper money" reverence by paying anything
for its use.
Senator Ingalls,, of course, tries to avoid
responsibility for such financial vagaries by
saving that he introduces it by request
But the responsibility is there still. There
is nothing in the constitution requiring
man to introduce whatever bills he is asked
to. When legislator introduces bill he
proposes the enactment of its provisions,
and under all parliamentary usages, except
those framed for the purpose of permitting
legislators to avoid their duties, he is re-
sponsible for what he proposes. Mr.. In
gals should be called upon to explain his
financial measure TO the Senate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-26
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

SISTER MARY LORETTA HUNTER has been
elected Mother Superior Of the Convent of the
Visitation in Frederick, Md.
THE Queen has created Prince Albert Vic
tor, eldest son of the Prince of Wales, Duke of
Clarence and Avondale and Earl of Athlone.
MISS SARAH ORNE JEwETT's literary work
has been interrupted this spring by severe
illness, from which, however, she is fast recov-
ing at South Berwick, Me.
SToPFoRD BROOKE and his brother together
with Prof. Knight, of St Andrews, and others,
are making an appeal for the saving of Words
worth's cottage at Grasmere.
SIR FRANCIS DEWINToN, Sir John Will
loughby and Captains Smith and Williams have
left London for Southeast Africa in the inter-
est of the British East Africa Company.
ERAsTUs LovETTE, of Rome, Pa, is l04 years
old. He goes ten miles on foot to visit neigh
bors, has plenty of hair and good teeth, draws
q pension as a soldier of the War of 1872, and
looks to be no older than so.
IT is reported that George Francis Train took
with him on his special train from New Yorf
100, 600 copies of the newspaper describing his
trip around the world and incidentally adYer-
tising the town of Tacoma, Wash.
MRS, GRANT says that Mrs. Cleveland was
the only lady who had an enjoyable residence
in the White House She did not have any too
much room for the entertaining she did, but it
was far more than any mistress has enjoyed in
the last Is years.
PILGRIMS who have lately visited Rome
have carried to the Pope an aggregate sum of
money approximating f39, 900. Of this amount
$4,000 came from France, $4,000 from Italy,
$4,000 from Austria, $4,000 from Germany and
Ell, 900 America.
SIR FREDERICK LEIGHTON, it is said is med
itating picture upon the subject of Perseus
Andromeda, in which the latter will be de-
picted as writhing in the clutches of winged
dragon, against which Perseus, descending
from the clouds upon the back of Pegasus.
launches a glittering shaft
EDWIN BOOTH is accredited by his friends
with being the LATEST man on earth when,off
the stage. If he goes six blocks on foot he
says he is tired. He will go to his place in New
port shortly, and when Lawrence Barrett re-
turns he will meet him in Cohasset, and they
will go up and down the coast together in a
Yacht.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-26
FEW FISHING NOTES.

A K1TTANNING man caught 262 trout in
Forest county in two days.
A GETTYSBURG man caught 80 trout in
Birch run IN one day this week.
THIRTY thousand wall-eyed pike have been
inaw, Mich.
THREE Sharpsville mon were arrested for
dynamitIng fish in the Shenango few days
ago. They paid S56 II each for fines and costs.
THE hypothecating of one little trout cost
Kalamazoo. Mich, man S20 He couldn't wait
until May /, but dropped his line few minutes
before midnight April 30.
ALL the white fish that were hatched in the
United States fish hatchery at Alpena, Mich,
have been planted The number of fish placed
in the lakes is estimated at g, ,OOOOO0.
THE largest shad ever caught in the Della
ware was on exhibition in Chester lately. 1t
weighed liz pounds and measured over ~
inches in length, II inches in girth and inches
i'll thickness.
THE champion fisherman, ]. A Carns of
Steubenville, o., has taken his departure for
home. He went to Jacksonville in December,
1889. and has taken out of the ST. Johns river
l50.OO0 pounds OF fish that he shipped to North
ern cities. He employed Is men, paying them
cent pound for all the fish they could catch.
WHILE Jerseys new game and fish law
seems to be very good for the natives, it prac-
tically freezes out non-residents Few men
will care to pay sl1 for the privilege Of hunting
and fishing in single county. The law as
good as prohibits every nonresident, and this
on the part of State which makes many
thousands of dollars every year from visitors La
a pretty shabby piece Of business
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-26
STATE POLITICAL NOTES.

MoNTooTH stock is reported higher. He is
coming in on the homestretch.
SENATOR JOHN c. GRADY, of Gradyville, is
very outspoken, and says he is for anybody to
beat the Crawford man.
G. G. MIRICK, the Cameron county delegate,
will support Stone for Governor, or at least he
says he will in letter to the Warren Mail.
THE leading candidates for Gubernatorial
honors can find but little comfort out of Satur-
days primaries. Honors were about equally
divided.
EDWARD K. MARTIN, of Lancaster. is ambi-
tious to get the nomination for Lieutenant
Governor, and is making an active campaign
for the same.
LYcoMING COUNTY Republicans instructed
their delegates to vote for Hon. Henry Clay
Mccormick, the present member of Congress
for that district.
FROM surface indications it looks as though
John U. Shaffer, of Renova, will succeed him.
self in the Legislature Mr.. Shaffer is a radical
Democrat and editor of the Renova Herald.
MORTIMER F. ELLIOTT is not talking poll
tics to any alarming extent but his friends
claim he would accept the Democratic nomina-
tion if it would bring harmony into the ranks.
THE fight for Congressional honors in Car
Isle has narrowed down to ex-Congressman
Beltzhoover and Mr.. Comforts, and it is said
the latter gentleman finds but little comfort in
the outlook.
SENATOR WALLACE says he has repeatedly
written and spoken against the double system
of taxation to which farmers are subjected in
this State, and that he has never been what is
commonly known as a corporation attorney in
his professional life.
COLONEL ANDREW STEWART, of Fayette,
announces that he will be candidate for the
Congressional seat occupied by j. W. Ray, of
Greene county. Colonel Stewart is a son of
Tariff Andy" Stewart, who represented the
district in Congress many years ago.
The Grangers of Jefferson county have ap-
pointed q committee to interview the different
candidates for Associate Judge IN that county
and get their views on the license question.
They say they view the matter from business
standpoint, and are of the opinion that the
revenue derived from the sale of intoxicants
is not sufficient to bear the expenses entailed
by their indiscriminate use. Therefore they
want judges pledged against the granting of
licanses