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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-23

In a lecture p. T. Barnum once said
of the art of money-getting: "Don't
drink; don't be above your business;
don't mistake your vocation; select the
right location; avoid debt; persevere;
whatever you do, do it with all your
might; depend upon your own personal
exertions; use the best tools; don't
scatter your powers; be systematic; read
the newspapers; beware of outside oper-
atoms: don't endorse without good Sc
curity; advertise your business; be
polite and kind to your customers; be
charitable; don't tell what you are going
to do; and preserve your integrity"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-23

EiOR SALE-Placards of "To Rent
L Furnished Room To Rent" "For
Sale" and many other designs, 10c each.
Al the DEMocRAT office. T.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
A DEER WHIPS A BULL
The Fight in Pasture Lot That Farmer
Goodrich. of Panther Hill, Saw.

The Fight in a Pasture Lot That Farmer
Goodrich. of Panther Hill, Saw.
Abher M. Goodrich, who lives on
Panther hill, thirteen miles south of
Scranton, Pa, says the New York Sun,
saw buck deer stroning along the
edge of piece OF woods on his place q
few days ago. Suddenly the buck
stopped, threw back his antlers and be-
gan gazing toward the farm buildings.
In hillside pasture field, twenty rods
below the buck, Mr.. Goodrichs herd of
cattle were grazing. All at once the
buck caught sight of the cattle, and,
leaping over the fence, bounded down
the hillside toward them The COWS
became frightened at the bucks sudden
appearance, and with their tails in the
air they cantered to corner of the
pasture. The bull Ia the herd did not
run.
When the buck saw the cows caper-
ing away he came to sudden stop.
The bull Immediately faced the strange
animal, beloved savage1y and began
to paw up the dirt At frat the buck
acted as If he didn't l<now what to make
of the noisy bulls actions He backed
off a few feet and the bull slowly fol-
lowed him Then the bull made q
lunge at the buck with lowered horns,
and the buck got out Of his way by
bounding to one side Yhis was re-
peated number OF times, the bull be-
coming moro angry at each failure to
gore the buck, while the buck eyed his
noisy antagonist and kept cut OF his
reach.
Finally the buck began. to get mad at
the way the BUD was making him shift
his ground. When the bun again
lunged at him he uttered q loud hieat,
bounded into the air and struck the
bull in the neck. One OF the bulls
horns pierced the bucks shoulder, and
then the bucks fighting nature was
aroused to the highest pitch. He
danced all around the bull, damned his
prongs into the BULBS sides, struck him
with his sharp hoofs and didn't give tho
bull another chance to gore him.
Soon the bucks energetic and fierce
attack completely demoraIized the bull
He made ono more effort to down his
lively antagonists but failed to hook
him, while the buck got IN another
telling strike on the bulls ribs. Then
the bull gave q below Of rage, turned
tail like flash and ran at the top of
| his speed to where the cows were
huddled. For moment the triumphant
buck stood and gazed at the fugitive
bull Then he whirled, legged it up
the hill, scaled tho fence and disap-
peared in the foAest. The bull was so
| badly injured that Mr.. Goodrich had to
kill him.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18

sions of the widest excitement upon
their pale faces, entirely surrounded
the mysterious six"
The sheriff laid hold of Eph's arm,
while the other officers and trainmep
secured the persons of the remainder
of the band.
Leading the way in an excited man
ner, and still holding Horn by the arm,
the all important and officious sheriff,
followed by the motley crowd, soon
entered the baggage car. The officer
pointed with trembling finger to
large trunk which had been taken
from the pile of baggage and placed in
the middle of the car, upon the floor.
(Which of you persons own that
box?" demanded the officer, in tone
of authority.
"Well, to the best of my knowledge
and belief, that ere 'Noah's Ark be-
longs to NO." replied Horn.
81 demand to know what is IN it?''
said the officer.
That's more than I can tell exactly.
You see things are somewhat mixed in
that herring-box, owing to long
Jumps and shot stops"
With an expression Of horror upon
his pallid countenance, his eyes nearly
blinded by an unusual glare, the sRer-
If grasped the trunk with both hands,
and suddenly turning it about, exhibit
ted the end, upon which were painted
the initials, "E H." and where. hang
ing from beneath the lid, were long,
gray locks Of human hair.
Keep your eyes on the other prison
ers," said the sheriff; land II YOU" he
continued, addressing Eph. ''have the
key, want you to unlock and open
that box"
"All right, my covey." replied Horn,
who now perfectly understood tho
situation. ''Ill open it, but mind you,
I won't BIO responsible for the conse-
quences of such rash act"
With these words he drew the key
from his pantaloons' pocket and insert
ed it in the lock of the trunk, while
the terror-stricken spectators gazed
upon the operator with looks of hor-
ror; some Of them even held handker-
chiefs to their noses as a preventive
against the terrible stencil which they
were sure would arise from the hu.
man decomposition which the box con-
tanned.
Tho key was turned, the slender bolt
few back, and the lid of the trunk was
raised. The sheriff approached hest
tatingly, and stretching forth his hand
lifted the object of terrible suspicion
and held it up to the gaze Of the crowd
who gave utteranee to shouts of laugh
ter as they gazed upon the long7haircG
gray wig which the comedian usually
wore in his approximations of old men
The last seen of Horn and the sheriff
they were entering small country
store bearing the sign Of groceries
beer and other refreshments. &c. "
II, Griffin. In N. Y. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
HER SUMMER BoARDERs.

Gone! Yes; they be. I'm glad enough.
never thought they would
Git cleared right out, m that I'd sec the last
OF 'em for good
But, nv the time we had to git 'em bundled
OF that dayi
was so mortal skeered they'd take another
streak, m stayi
IN gracious lands the way they turned this
oil house upsid' down.
I can't find nothin' in its place-the things is
layin' toun'
Jes' where they didn't ought to be, all hitter
skilteE-Well,
How them ere city folks keeps house whom
they're to hum-do tell
It beats me how they ever see their way to
work-they got
No kind o. thoughts on saVin' time N hoVtn'
hours sot.
You'd think the clock weren't made for nothin'
on'y jes' to tick,
M whether it run fast or slow, they didn't care
lick.
Them girls went prankin' round the farm as
wild as colts, about
M flying up m down the stairs m racin' in an
out;
But them young menl Tho laziest lott My
patience. mel All day
A-smokin' IN the hammock or o loungin IN the
hay.
m eatin'l Why, you'd really think tho people
had BIN starved
Poor Ezekiel SEE his right hands lame the way
he carved m carved
There warn't no end to 1t. m nISf AS fer the
cakes N bread
N" pies m garden sass, thought I'd petol
out-jes' deadl
Yes; dear mo- suzl I'm glad they're gone
miss en- though sight
Twas MRS. Brown n Aunt Mirandy,
mornin', noon N night.
I'm mighty glad they're gone; but yit, the
house seems awful still
They say they'll como next year; m, lawl
kinder hope they will.
Madeline S. Bridges, in PUCK.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
CALIFORNIA; COYOTE LAW.
Evil Results Of a Measure for the Benefit
of Sheep Owners.

Evil Results Of a Measure for the Benefit
of Sheep Owners.
California's coyote bounty law which
was passed last winter for the benefit
Of the sheep owners, and which went
into operation in May, Is operating in
a manner that is filing the tax payers
and the fruit growers of the state with
dismay, says the New York Evening
Post It provides that for each coyote
killed SIS shall be paid out of the state
treasury to the person presenting the
scalp to the clerk of the board of super
visors Of each county. Although only
eleven of fifty-four counties in the state
have been heard from the claims for
bounty aggregated. July II, $1o,s9 A
banking firm in Tulare county which
has not yet reported has notified the
state comptroller that it holds claims
for $4,000. Were all these claims
based on the scalps of coyotes killed in
California the case would not be SO
scandalous. Bnt it has been learned
that enterprising CaEfornians are i'm
porting scalps from Arizona, New Mex
leo and Lower California. A CUSTOMS
inspector on the lookout for Chinese on
the Mexican frontier recently seized a
PdCA Wv u u1oJ SOyOoS eAAho V14bU olIO
owner was trying to snauggle into the
state 1t is learned furthermore that
the bounty has called into existence a
new and profitable industry-that of
breeding coyotes. AS female coyote
can produce three filters Of seven pups
each year she is worth something like
S10O to her owner. But this is not all
the evil of this ridiculous piece of legis-
lation. Ono of the most serious pests the
California fruit-grower has to contend
against is the rabbit, which is partic-
ularly fine tid-bit for a hungry coyote.
Consequently the determination of the
coyote for the benefit of the sheep own
ers of a half dozen counties will be fol-
lowed by such ian increase of rabbits
that the fruit interests will suffer Sc
riously. This, with thousands and
thousands of dollars that will be paid
out for bounties during the two years
that the law has to run, has aroused
the press of the state, and there is a
universal demand that an end be put to
the evil at the earliest possible moment.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
EARLY RISING.
fHoS to Enjoy Nature in Her Brightest
Aspect.

Hot to Enjoy Nature in Her Brightest
Aspect.
Every circumstance contributes to
render early rising advisable to those
who are in the enjoyment of health,
There Is no time equal in beauty and
freshness to the morning, when nature
has just parted with the gloomy mantle
which night had flung over her, and
stands before us like a young bride,
from whose aspect the, veil which Cow
cred her loneliness has been withdrawn.
Tho whole material world has WITTY
ing appearance. The farmer Is up at
his labor; the forest leaves sparkle
with drops Of crystal dew; the flowers
raise their rejoicing heads towards the
sun; the birds pour forth their anthems
of gladness, and the wide face of
creation itself seems as if awakened
and refreshed by mighty slumber.
Ali these things. however, are hid
from the eyes Of the sluggard; nature
in her most glorious aspect is to him a
sealed book, and, while every scene
around him is full of beauty, interest
and animation, he alone is passionlesS
and uninspired Behold him stretched
upon his couch of restl In vain does
the cock proclaim that the reign of day
has commenced! In vain does the
morning light stream fierce1y in by the
chinks of the window! He hears not,
he sees not, for blindness and deafness
rule over him with desperate sway and
lay deadening spell upon his facul,
ties. And when at length he does
awake, far on in the day. from
the torpor Of his benumbinp
sleep, he is not refreshed. He
does not start at once into
new life-an altered man, with Joy il
his mind and vigor in his frame. On the
contrary, he is dull, languid and stupid
as if half-recovered from paroxysm o.
drunkenness He yawns, stretches
himself and stalks into the breakfas
parlor to partake, in solitude and with
out appetite, of his undressing meal
while his eyes are red, his beard I'M
shorn and his clothes disorderly and IL
put on. Uncleanliness and sluggishnes
generally go hand in hand, for the oh
tuseness of mind which disposes a maj
to waste the most precious hours Of hi
existence in debasing sleep will nat
urally make him neglect his person
N. Y. I,edper
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
AN ISLAND OF ThS DEAD.

aFi1es of Bare Books Covered with Thou
sands of Human Skeletons.
A party of explorers from Ventura,
Ca, recently returned from an, expetli-
ton to San Nicholas island, which Is
located seventy miles OFF the coast of
California, opposite Monterey county
The island is twelve miles long and four
miles wide. On the east side Of the
island the party found human bones for
distance of five miles along the beach
They also discovered the remains OF
hundreds of human bodies upon the
higher, land half mile from the beach.
Iq some places two and three skeletons
were fcund together as e thsy had been
buried in the same grave. The Wind
had blown fhs soil away, exposing the
ghastly relics OF some unknown race
From all Appearances, says San
Francisco PAPER, upward of four or five
thousand bodies must have been buried
on the island A RIDE hut was found
on the west side of the island, buried to
the roof in sand The explorers visited
the islands with view 10 taking UP gov
eTnment land After walking around
for two days on carpet OF human
bones and bare rocks they concluded
not to exhaust their> rights on land %
valueless Tho rocks were eHttSHly dess
titute, of soil, giving the Vehdas Island q
very desolate appearance.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
SNOW ON THE MOON.
Remarkable Discoveries Made by Lick
Observatory Astronomers.

Remarkable Discoveries Made by Lick
Observatory Astronomers.
Remarkable discoveries have been
made at the Lick observatory, says the
Detroit Free Press. Prof Holden, the
director, has secured through the big
telescope better photographs of the
moon than have been taken anywhere
else, and the work of photographing
goes on every hour when the satellite
Is visible. BY studying these photo
graphs with a magnifying glass and
comparing them any changes taking
place on the surface of the moon may
be discovered.
The astronomers on Mount Hamilton
have discovered some things that no
body else ever saw, but they have not
determined whether these are new fea-
lures or things that are too small to
have been seen through a less powerful
telescope. For example, upon the top
Of one, Of the mountains of the moon the
photograph shows a luminous white
spot that looks like snow If that is
snow and If it was not there before, the
presence of an atmosphere is Indicated.
1t has been believed that the moon has
40 atmosphere and therefore unhabit-
able; but If it should be demonstrated
that snow falls upon the surface OF the
satellite, the accepted theory would be
| upset and astronomers would begin to
study the moon with new and greater
| interests.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
RRIDEeRooMs IN TROUBLE.
Brought About by Forgetting the We'd
ding Ring.

Brought About by Forgetting the We'd!
ding Ring.
Forgetful bridegrooms have been re-
duced to great straits. In one instance
leather ring had, on the spur of tho
moment, to be cut from piece of kid
of the brides glove. A tragic story OF
q forgotten wedding ring is told in the
elves of the Lindsays."
When he should have been at church
Colin Lindsay, the young earl of Bal
cares, was quietly eating his break
fast in nightgown and slippers. Wher
reminded that Mauritia, of Nassau, was
waiting for him at the altar he hurried
to church, but forgot the ring. A
friend present gave him one, which he
without looking placed upon the brides
finger.
After the ceremopy was over the
countess glanced at her hand and be
held a grinning deaths head on hel
ring. She tainted away and the ome1
made such an impression on her tina
on recovering she declared that she wa
destined to die within year, pre-
sentiment that probably brought abou
It's own fulfllment, for in few months
the careless Colin was widower.-
jewelers. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
CHEAP BARN PLAN.

A. Simple But Remarkably Strong and
ServIceable Structure.
The barn plans herewith shown were
furnished to the Orange Judd Farmer
by Z. B. Howard, Albion, Ia. They are
designed for barn 70x7O feet, 16 feet
high at the caves. The frame may be
constructed of poles or sawed tiwbers.
A shed 20 feet wide is taken from each
side, leaving bay 80 feet wide for hay,
Between the bay and the sheds, poles
are erected to support the roof On the
bay side, feet above the ground, brace
poles extend to the roof midway be-
tween the ridge and the point is sup
ported by the poles. Half way between
the side of the bay and the outer wall
another row of poles or studs is erected.
These poles are set in line across
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
Lawn Temps and EngHshwoxneu.

Lawn tennis continues to decline In
popularity among Englishwor1en.
The fact Is that the game, among eS-
perts, Is now played at so furious
rate that 1t is moro like hard work than
play. When it was introduced at first
it was carried on in very leisurely
fashion, without serious disarrangement
of costume or oyerheating of the per-
son, both serious evils to the feminine
performer of the less enthusiastic
kind. The game. moreover, has be-
como SO scientific that the casual play
er has no chance of distinction, apd as
no young woman is ever willing to DO
sean at o disadvantage, it naturally fol-
lows that the experts have the field al
most entirely to themselves, and that
the crop of rising players Of the softer
sex is growing smaller every year.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18

the barn, so as to divide it into bents.
Every 1711 feet, strengthening cross
ties attached to them extend across the
the barn at the height Of the caves.
Eight feet above the shed floors, jolsts
are placed for the second floor on
which hay, straw or bedding may be
stored. Part of these joists may be
movable, if it is desired to use the sheds
for storing grain before threshing, SO
that the whole space can be utilized.
The ends of one shed may be proftably
used for graneries as indicated in the
plan, and rs the sheds are for use of
stock, alleys feet wide are taken off
the inside, for convenience Of the at
PENDANTS. Doors 12x12 feet are pro-
vided for in the center of three sides;
that in the side of the shed having the
bins being only AXIS feet. Hay is taken
In through a 12x19 door in gable.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
WatGrbQrYFirG Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES.
4-Corner Willow and West Main streets.
6-Exchange Place.
12-Rogers & Bro.
14-East Main street and Wolcott road.
15-Corner Cherry and East Main.
21-Horse car railroad stables (private.)
23-Iron bridge, West Main.
24-Waterbury Brass Co (private:)
25-Corney johnson and Waterviua
26-Corner Prospect and Grove.
27-Junction North Main, Grove anu
North Elm.
2S-Waterbury Manufacturing Co (private
32-Corner Washington and South Main.
34-Waterbury Buckle Co (private.)
35-Benedict & Burnham Co (private.)
36-Waterbury Watch Co (private.)
3S-Corner of Grand and South Main.
42-Corner of Union and Franklin.
43-Scovill Manufacturing Co private.)
45-Corner Clay and Mill.
46-No Hose house, Baldwin street.
47-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley.
312-Corner Meadow and Bank.
314-Corner Meadow and Cedar.
321-Plume & Atwood Co (private.)
323-Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private.)
324-No Hose house, Brooklyn.
313-Randolph & Cloves.
SIGNALS.
One stroke 10 M.
One stroke callsss the superintendentaot
fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
Two single strokes, fire out or fire under
control, used as recall.
Ten strokes quick will indicate a gen
eral alarm.
Fifteen strokes Quick and repeat calls
out the militia.
INSTRUCTIONS. TO KEY-HOLDERs.
Be particular and remain at the box and
direct the firemen to the fire.
Do not pull the hook if the frebell OF
small bell in the box is striking, as that
indicates an alarm has already been given.
Be particular to remain at the box until
the arrival of an officer of the fire depart.
ment, who will release the key, or, if cir
cumstances will not permit remaining, Their
the proper officer will return the key tt
the holder as soon as convenient.
| Always give the alarm from the boz
nearest to the fire.
Be sure and close the door before lesv
| ing the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
The Old Meadow Path.

SEQ it nova wav'rins thread of gold,
ClLoose woven mid soft strands OF emerald
spray.
Out from the shady woodit leads away
And takes its zigzag course, in freedom bold,
Across the velvet fields, there to unfold
Aud lose itself in distant mists of gray;
Along its length the lazy shadows play
just as they did in happy days of old;
And by its side upon the thisuc's plume
Tho saucy plackbird swings his cooling mate
Or pipes at eventide his vesperlay,
Where wee star asters breathe their faint per
faine,
AS slowly upward toward the moss grown
gate
The lowing cattle wend their homeward way
-Jcan La Rue Burnett, in New RrS!aIa Maya
zi1e.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18

improved fixtures, maple fionr and
wainseoting feet high.
The parlor will have fireplace, with
neat red oak mantel
The hall floor will be red oak. with
red oak stairs and balusters.
The kitchen will be provided with
boiler, sink and drip board, maple hoou
and wafnscoting feet inches high.
The finish will be of pine painted the
color to'suit owner. The siding will be
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
A COY LITTLE HOUSE.

sixteen Hundred Dollars VIII Build and
Finish 1t in Nice Style.
This home is well adapted for small
family and can be erected on q stone
foundation for $1,000.
The outside measurements are IS #.
6 in. by Al #.
The first story is 10 feet in the clear
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
THE EVENING DEMOCRAT

Is for sale every day at the following
places:
Martin Bergin, South Main street.
w. F. Dillon, East Main street.
E. w. Ensign, North Main street.
G. N. Ellis, Bank street.
Baumgartner Bros, Bank street.
Partree's Drug Store, Bank street.
Winchell's News Room, Bank street.
Mrs. Casey, Bank street.
Pr Bossidy, Bank street.
James E. Roe, Baldwin street.
Peoples Drug Store, Baldwin street.,
Thomas Costello, Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18

and the second stery is f. 8 In. in the
clear.
This home consists OF eight rooms, as
follows: .ParloR, 14x15 feet; dining
room, 14z14 feet; library, 10x14 feet;
kitchen. 11x11 feet; laundry. 1ox11 feet,
and three chambers, two 14&14 fee& and
one 11x14 feet-
The front porch Is aEd1 feet and tho
real" porch is 6x11 feet
The bathroom viii have the latest
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
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Gee

s-inch o, e. painted brown with dark
brown trimmings.
Tho chimneys will be of Anderson
red pressed brick capped with smooth
sandstone. The laundry Will be pro,
vided with wash trays, and the cellar
will be provided With coal bins and veg
etable room. GEORGE A. W. KNIT
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18
PENN SHIP.
Prof. HOIleV

Teaches every pupil to write fine rapid
business hand in q course of 16 private
lessons and NO FAILURES.
All kin q of pen work executed in the
highest degree of the art 167 Bank st.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-18

E'OR SALE-Placards of "To Rent
I Furnished Room To Rent" "For
Sale" and many other designg, 100 each.
At the DEMocRAT Office