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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29
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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29
The Women of Ecuador

The females of Ecuador are proverb-
ial for beauty, those among the aris-
tocracy being said to have the fairest
complexion of any in South America,
while all possess large, soft and ex-
prcssive dark eyes, the blacklist and
most abundant hair, the whitest teeth,
well-rounded figures and small hands
ind feet. Like all women in the trop-
les, they mature early and fade quickly,
but perhaps their average span of forty
years includes more heart-happiness
than comes to women of colder climes
in three score years and ten, for these
are harassed by no ''carking cares" OF
high ambitions.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29
A PlckPockET AT WORK.
The Futile Efforts of an Old Woman to
Mako aul

The Futile Efforts of an Old Woman to
Make a Haul.
Watching pickpoclzet at work is a
fascinating occupation, as a reporter
learned recently while attending, in his
professional capacity, a funeral which
had drawn thousands of people to the
largest house of worship in the city.
A police inspector quietly gave him a
sign to approach, and whispered in
his ear: Don't look suddenly now.
The man standing a few feet in
front of us, holding a fur cap
up to his face, is standing guard
for an old woman who is trying to
touch up. the people at the head of
the aisle. I am afraid to move, for they
may know me. Try to get near her AND
see her hands work. If she gets any
thing raise your hat"
In moment the reporter moved
away to a point where he could study
this man; an old fellow, shabbily
dressed, but l1een-eyed, and constantly
watching every body near the pick
pocket. Next, after working a passage
through the throng, the woman herself
was inspected. She, too, was old; she
wore a circular, which completely COW
cred her body, and kept her hands
from view, except occasionally. Di-
rectly in front of her We're two women;
she stood up close to them; her eyes
were continually cast down, but she
seemed to be unable to get at the dress
pockets of the women. The newspaper
man pretended to be straining to hear
the eulogy which could rot be distinct
ly heard; but, now and then, as if quite
naturally, his eyes rested on the
woman by his side. AT no time did he
look long, for he remembered that
there was an accomplice watching every
body near the thief. In a short time
the two women became annoyed by the
movements of the picl1pocllet and moved
a short distance up the aisle. Then the
piclSpoclzet looked for other prey and
she shifted her ground in order to run
her hand up and down the reporters
coat. She was trying to locate a pocket
that had money, but as she cunningly
kept her hand under her circular and
had to feel through that as we'll as
through the reporters coat, her task
was fruitless one. 1t was noticeable
that all the while she kept up peculiar
smacking of her lips.
When the last song was being sung,
and the people stood hushcd, she took
| out her handkerchief and sobbed; but
| while sobbing she moved out of her
position and closed up to small
| group of women whose faces
were turned on the choir gallery. Her
accomplice stood near by her now. She
was impatient and appeared to be MAX
ing last effort, for her lips kept smack
ing, and her eyes were rivetcd on the
dresses of the women. When the solo
ended, the crowd moved into the vcsti-
bule. She went, too, and the man fol-
lowed.
Later in the day the detectives said
that when the pichpocllet and her ac-
complete left the church they separat-
ed. A short distance from the church
the detective approached the woman,
led her into a doorway, searched her
pockets, found nothing of consequence
and then had to let her go her way.
Had he found any thing of value he
would have arrested her.-Boston Tran
| script.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29
NETTING THE TIGER.

The Ceremony Attending the Capture of
the Animal in India.
Among the hill tribes of the Wynaad
there is novel method of netting and
destroying tiger, which has somewhat
of the character of a religious festival,
and which is attended with much excite
ment and some danger. Quite recently
there was, reports a Madras paper, such
an exhibition at place called Kunti-
chadi, not far from the borders of tho
lockwood estate, at which, the paper
in question informs us, several Euro
pean ladies and gentlemen were present.
1t was determined by the Chettiar and
the inhabitants of the neigh borhood to
get rid of an immense tiger that had al
ready destroyed several head of cattle,
and a carcass was traced into the midst
of neighboring piece of jungle on the
slope of hill, about a mile and half
from the hamlet. Along the lower sides
of this jungle a line was cleared, and
nets, made of coir rope, were set up on
posts, some eight feet apart, while above
an entrance was left for the tiger.
At night the villagers and their friends
mounted trees and other points of van
tage, and waited, armed with spears
some eighteen and twelve feet in length,
for the advent of the tiger. lie did not
disappoint them, but appeared during
the night, and entered the Enclosure of
nets through the opening left for him.
After invoking Divine assistance, and
encouraged by one who was believed to
be under inspiration, the watchers de-
scended from their posts, and with yclls
and shouts drove their royal victim into
the middle of the Enclosure, when they
closed the entrance with more posts and
rope netting. The men remained round
the jungle all night, lighting fires to
prevent any attempt at escape; and
at noon the following day, after
more cermony and much feasting,
the whole country turned out in
holiday attire to witness the work of
destruction. The tiger, which was a
fine brute, measuring about ten feet,
was then reused up to bestir himself,
by sundry insults from stones and
sticks, and it made several furious
rushes at it's tormentors, only to be
foiled by the net. 1t was magnif-
cent sight to see it spring forward with
a mighty roar, and dash itself against
| the net. After several charges, how
ever, it got disheartened and retired to
the middle of the Enclosure, from which
nothing would induce it move. The
circle of rope-net was then drawn closer
round it until the tiger could be reached
with the spear. 1t made one more
mighty charge, after demolishing sever
al spear-handles, and was pierced below
the neck and fell dead. The beast was
skinned, and the skin retained by the
head of the hamlet as trophy of the
| eyent-St James Gazette.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29
PENMANSHIP.
Prof. HOIley

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
ighest degree Of the art Isl Bsnk st.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29
THE EVENING DEMOCRAT.

A FAMILY NEWSPAPER.
Published every afternoon, Sunday sx-
copied, at Nc 1853 South Main street,
Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29
DFAFNESS

Its Causes and Cure.
Ssent' fically treated by an artist of world wide
reputation. Deafness eradieated and entirely
cured of from 90 to 80 years. standing. after all
tv In reached and the cause removed, fully ex-
plained in circulars. with afidavits and testi-
moniala of cures from prominent people. mailed
free. Dr.A.Fontaine, 81 West 18th st.N.Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29

"Pcte, let's take room, 1 want to
hear it all from you"
Pete had walked over from Big Sandy
the day before, and last night was the
first he had heard of it, but the whole
country was talking over the supposed
larceny.
"It's all lie," said Pete, ''it's every
bit o it lie, made out O. whole cloth,
and shabby goods ut that"
sis she really in Jail, and have you
seen hcr?" asked Warren, anxiously.
Pete explained that he had been on a
trading tour and had not seen Helen
since he left her at Arnold's, but he had
the strongest faith in her innocence, and
knew that he could convince Squire
Buffers in three minutes.
1.-The trial GENES off to-day" said
Pete, can eff that blasted train were
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29
willing to Compromise,

Einstein lin chair at ''swell'' ton
serial parlor-Vait a minute. l shust
habbened to thinl-how much do you
sharge for shafe by dis face.
Extraordinarily cents is our price.
Einste'n (dismayed) Twenty cents?
Barbei (cortemptuously) This is
none of your common shops.
Einsteiu (after thoughtful pause)--
Say, mister, couldn't you shafe me for a
little less, if let you cut me little?-
America.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29

AT Hamilton, Ont, late one night,
a coon attacked citizen in the street,
and he was obliged to run. Meeting a
policeman, the coon was freed and shot.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-29

"A Mean Observation-Disclosures
you ask for milk bread?" Domestic
'sYes, num-" "What miserable little
loaf they gave you!" Eyes, mum; it's
my opinion, mum, that that baker is us
in condensed milk. IN. Y. Weekly.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-15
PEOPLE Photographed.

Mrs. ", R.Williams, OF Dayton avenue, has
gone East.
Mr. and Mrs N. F. Kahn are guests at Hotel
ST. Louis, MinnetOnka.
Mrs. L. D. Stocking and daughter have re-
rurned to their home in Denver, Gel
Mrs F. j. Fadner has returned to Chicago
after q very pleasant visit of two months
with friends and relatives.
At the Rindsor-J. c. Kelly. Chicago
George E. MaltOon, Chicago; ohm X. Butler.
St. Louis; II. E. Dilworth, Wilmington, Del d.
At the Clifton-F Il. Cunningham, La
Crosse: John I. Pope, Chicago; C. A. stacy,
New York; George E. Davenport, Baltimore.
Pat Feeley. one of the readiest travelling
day from a trip through the DakOtas He
says the twin states are great, but Minnesota
has the finest water on earth.
The sunrise club, chaperoned by Mr.. and
Mrs G. p. Rugg, are entertaining for one
month Miss Hass. Miss BOgue. Miss Bess and
Mable Rugg and Messrs Meyer, Lloyd. Mr..
and Mrs. HaSs ana Z. j. Boucher on the
banks of Lake Phalen.
at the Merehants'-W. B. Lowrie and +. R.
Hill, West Superior; Leonard johnson,
Mortified; E. G. Holmes Detroit; j. A.
cOe; T. 5. Brown. Tracy; W. Ii. Leeman,
Henderson; G. W. McWilliams, Lisbon, N.
D.; W. E. Bryant, Detroit; A. c. Joues, Du-
luth; J. A. Roberts Jr., GAINESVILLE, Mo.
At the Ryan-W. R. BealeL William A.
Akin. Chicago; FranclS /. Street. Great
Falls; II p. BOyce, Providence. II. l.; Eller-
ton Jones, Nahant. Mass. (; B II. Baker, +. G..
Payne, Kansas City. Mo-; r. 6. Redd, Miles
City, Mont; A H Thompson, Washington
A. G. Johnson. Grand Forks. n. D.: Il. Y.
Walbank, Chicago; william c. Amos, Chi
cago.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-15

The I'D. and D. Electric company" is
the mysterious caption of concern
that filed its articles of incorporation
with the secretary of state yesterday.
The purpose of the company is the
manufacture and sale of electric motors,
dynamOs. elevators and the like, with
headquarters in Minneapolis. The
capital stock is $50, 900. and the incor.
poratOrs are Gilbert Donaldson and
Thomas Davis, of ST. Paul, and Fred
erick @. James, OF Minneapolis.
The articles of agreement filed by the
Rebecca NJ Harrison DeacOneSs' home
directorate with the state secretary yes
terday relate that the institution. which
is in Minneapolis, will be conducted
under the discipline of the NJ. E. Church
of America, for the purpose of main
tenance and instruction of deacOnesSeS
who shall be engaged i'll the work in
the various forms of Christian charities.
The members are required to pay 81 a
week into the treasury of the home.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-15
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

The state auditor has received the monthly
expense list Of the state prison for July. For
state account II is S4le0.SS; permanent i'm
proYement. S35GS2; current expenses, $6,556.
The committee on course of study of the
board of school inspectors met in Supt
Gllbert's Office yesterday and passed upon
the courses 10 be adopted at the meeting
this afternoon.
Capt. Steinhauser of Company A, Second
regiment NJ. \. c.. of New Ulm, and Lieut.
Scherer, of the Fifth cavalry. [. :. A, whose
home is also in New Tim, visited Col. Bob
leler at the capitol yesterday.
The current expenses for the third hospi-
tai for the insane, at Fergus Falls, amounted
to S, 104, and other institutions report the
following expenses for July: st. Peter hos
pital for the insane S109S906. State reformi-
tory. current expenses, S3,45491: electric
lighting 5000; garden seeds. S6S.94; build
ing barn, S112.4S.
NJ. A. Woodward. the county attorney of
Carleton county, and r. A. Thompson. a
prominent citizen of Cloquet visited the
governors Office yesterday for requisition
papers for the apprehension of fugitive
from justice now in Kentucky. The papers
were issued and the man in request is
charged with larceny.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-15
THEIR GAME is Up.
A Gang of Land Sharks Corr
rallied by Alert De-
tectiveS.
Their Books Show But Few
Victims Up to This
Date.
An Assignee Sued to Settle
an Estate by the Re-
ceiver.
Designation Of Locations for
the New Stamp Sub
stations.

Chief Detective John O'ConnOr and
Detectives Kenealey and DAILY yester-
day arrested four men whom they have
been watching for some time, who are
suspected of being a gang of land
sharks and sWindlers. The fellows
under arrest are II. E. Clark, alias
young" Paul Bush, Charles Garrett
and G. w. Young. The modus Operandi
of the fellows was as follows: A few
weeks ago rooms were rented in Rogers
block, corner of Fifth and Cedar
streets, by the Washington Col
onization and Investment Company,
of Seattle, II. E. Clark & Co.
agents." The main plan was to catch
the unwary and fleece them of their
money by purpOrting to negotiate for
the sale of lands. The dupe once found
he would be asked to pay S25 and given
a receipt and told that the company
would pay all expenses Of perfectIng
the title of l60 acres of government
land, which would be. marked on the
map in the victims name. The COM
pany also agreed to procure purchaser
for the land at the end of sixty days, the
price to be 500. so that the TnduCement
held out was rosy one. The party
after giving up his S25 was to proceed to
the acres in question and reside there
for sixty DAYS. AT the end of that time
he would receive $3.50 from the COM
pany as purchase money.
what the Books Contained.
When Detective O'Connor arrested
Clark he gave the name of George
Young. He threw bunch of keys out
of the window. but the detective of st.
Paul noticed the action, and recovered
the keys and secured the books of the
company. One book, purportlng to be
a journal, has number of entries CON-
mencing July 81 under the head of
money received. }. T. Austin gave up
$40, Ii. A. EudQueSt, Amos p. Wood
ward and A. GuStafsOn S25 each, AL
bert Lundstrom $40, PrOsSer and Ev-
ans $51, Miss Cox $3.50. The last en-
try is dated Aug. Is, and, according to
the book, S196.50 has been taken in,
while OH the "Ofice expense" ac
count s119.75 has been expended.
Young" when questioned, re-
fused to explain anything, but
said that the business was perfectly
legitimate, and established to enable
private persons to secure government
lands. He stated that the company has
a capital stock of $50, and is incor-
porated according to law, and that G. A.
Bennett, of Seattle. Wash. is the pres
ident, and has Offices in that city at 81
baltimore block. Young" claims he is
only clerk in the employ of the COM
pany. Of the other three men. Bush
said he was a fruit dealer, Garrett
news agent and the real Young said he
was a clerk in the company's office.
Bush and Garrett stated that they have
nothing to do with the company, but
happened to be in the Office when the
officers arrived. &. w. Young also said
that the other two men were not con-
cerned in the affairs of the company,
which he claimed were perfectly hon
est. The men will be arraigned in the
municipal court this morning
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-15
REGULAR ARMY NOTES.

The target practice season for revolver
practice for Troop H, First cavalry, is ex-
tended to Sept. Is, 1871, by reason of change
of station.
A general court martial is appointed to
meet at Fort Missou1a, Mont, az 10 o'clock
a. M, on Monday, the nth of August, 1891,
or as soon thereafter as practicable, for the
trial of such persons as may be brought be-
fore it by authority from these headquarters.
Detail for the court, Maj. Evan Miles. Tween
ty-fftth infantry; Capt. Gaines Lawson,
Tyenty-ffth infantry: Capt Washington l.
sanbofn, Twenty fifth infantry Capt. James
G. Ord Twenty-ffth infantry; First Lieut..
John McMartin, adjutant, Twenty-fifth in
fantry; First Lieut.. Eaton A. Edwards. X.
@, NJ, Twenty fifth infantry; First. Lieut..
George Andrews, Twenty-ffth infantry
Judge advocate.
Anew roster of the Department of Dakota
asjust been completed, giving all changes
which occurred when Gen. Merritt assumed
command
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-15
SAINT PAUL.
WAYsIDE WAITS.

Nine minor permits aggregating S2,50)
were issued by the building inspector yes
terday.
Garfield Post G. A r., will have public
open meeting at the hall, $50 East Seventh
street, this evening.
Scarlet fever cases at 151 West seventh
street and717 Conway street were repor. ed at
the health Office yesterday.
The Great Western bands excursion Tor
the Dalles of St Croix leaves Sunday morn
ing at 9 from the.union depot.
The special committee appointed from the
assembly to investigate the question OF es-
tablishing our ambulance system will meet
Monday afternoon at / o'clock.
The. resignation Of Capt II. P. Powers, of
Company Il, Third infantry, located at
Brafnerd. has been received and accepted.
The vacancy will be filed soon.
The committee on streets Of the assembly
meets this evening to take up the matter of
the contract Of the Azotine company Tor
disposing of the eity's garbage.
Comrades Of Acker Post No. 81, G. A r.,
will visit Garfield post this evening at $50
East Seventh street. This viii be an open
camp fire, and good time is anticipated.
The sale of reserved seats for Sci Smite
opera mouse opens at the box Office Monday
morning A large rush is expected, and any
one VIII do well TO secure his seats early.
The little girl, Annie Peterson, who was
drowned at Fort Smelling Saturday. was
buried yesterday at the Union cemetery,
from the establishment of Guthurz q Rock
stroh. Coroner Quinn certified that the girl
was drowned accidentally.
The employees of the Bohn Manufacturing
company will hold their second annual pic
mic to-day at Spring park, Lake Mlnnetonka
Trains will leave the union depot at and
9:15 a. m \ goodly number of people viii
enjoy the outing. as it viii doubtless be
pleasant event.
sam johnson. the eolored man arrested for
stealing cloth from tailor named Michaels,
on RoDer: street, was discharged yesterday
IA the municipal court, as it was proven that
Michaels was not the owner of the cloth and
could not swear out a complaint. johnson
was rearrested on a new complaint.
Garfield post, G. A. R., viii hold an open
camp fire at go East Seventh street tonight.
1t is definitely announced that Comrade Du-
rant otherwise known as ''Old Shady" will
be in attendance to give war "reminiscences.
Attorney General Clapp will deliver the ad-
dress of the evening, and an otherwise pleas
ant programme has been arranged.
Mrs. Mary Clement Leavitt the temperance
Stanley, will speak i'll this city on the morn
ing and evening of Sept. 13. All the mission
airy societies are especially invited to have
full representations at the afternoon meet
ing. Mrs Leavitt has been for eight years
preaching the gospel of a clear BRAIN in
foreign countries, returning in time TO make
a short lecture tour in her own country be-
fore the National ". c. I. [. convention at
Boston, in November. After the convention
she leaves for South America which she has
notyet visited The places Of her meetings
in st. Paul will be given later.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-15
Early Fall Styles Hats Ready.
First floor Plymouth Clothing House
CHURCH CELEBRATION.

Bishop Ireland to Preach and adj
minister Confirmation at White
Bear.
The Catholics of White Bear will Gel
citrate their patronal feast in their
church of "St. Mary's of the Lake"
with special services tomorrow. The
children will receive first communion at
$50. Archbishop Ireland will preach at
1890 and administer confirmation at 3 in
the afternoon, The music in the morn
ing will he furnished by a select choir
consisting of Misses Erd and O'Brien,
sopranos; Mrs. Emile Geist and Miss
Campbell, altos: Emile GeiSt, tenor;
Prof Golfer, basso. and William F.
Markoe. oTganist and director. The
music at the afternoon service will be
given by a double male quartette from
the choir of the Immaculate COncep-
ton church, of Minneapolis, under the
direction of Prof J. Lewis Browne, the
distinguished Organist and composer,
late of the cathedral in Chicago. The
services will be under the direction of
Rev. f. Lee. pastor OF st. Mary's of the
Lake.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-15
WAS MUD-BURNED.
That Is the Cause of the Boiler
Explosion at LitchfieId.

EXPLOSION at LltcnHelu.
r. c. Clarke, the chief state boiler in
spector. returned from Litchfeld last
night, where he had been Investigating
into the cause of the boiler explosion
there on the 18th, in which several
people were badly hurt. a horse
killed, and considerable property
destroyed. He found that Amos 6.
Clements. of Raymond. Oak, was the
engineer. 1t was a threShing engine
boiler, the property of S. J. Kulset, and
the explosion occurred IN the village.
The engineer testified that he noticed
suspicious circumstances that lead him
to fancy the boiler might have been
burned around the mud ring.
Mr.. Kulset, the owner, testified that he
bought the engine and boiler second
handed last July. The pressure carried
varied from thirty-five to seventy
pounds to the square inch. The steam
gauge, when tested, proved to be
twentY-seven pounds slack, and it was
set so that it was only five pounds slack.
Mr.. Clark states that he is perfectly
satisfied that the explosion was occa-
stoned by the boilers being barred
around the mud ring, and also that the
engineer carried twenty pounds too
much pressure. The engineer had no
license.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-15
Must PAY a License.

The keepers of road houses and sa-
looms in the rural district who have not
taken out licenses are being brought to
time. thanks to the urgent and vigorous
action of the board of county commits
sioners. Fred Renner. of Bald Eagle,
and Michael KneutZer, who operated a
saloon out the Rice street road, were ar
rested yesterday and will have hear
ing in the municipal court this morning
on charges of selling liquor without
having first procured the requisite
license. This proceeding was taken in
pursuance of directions by the county
hoard