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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09

Well, so he is. Do you think he LOOKS like Mexican? He is Don Mauri- zlo Ormond, who married the great Car della heiress. She had a magnificent es- tate, but he has doubled or trebled it since 1t came into his hands. He has re- markable business capabilities, but then he had such opportunities as do not come to many men. His daughter is very handsome and greater heiress than her mother. It is said that her father will look at no one less than a prince for her."
 "But princes do not exist in Mexico"
 "No; we have only few great landed arlstocrats to represent them, but Don Maur1zlo, it is said, will go to the Old World for an alliance for his daughter. He comes, believe, of a noble family himself, and as for the Cardellas, every body knows that they are of pure Span lsh descent and have held their lands by royal grant since the Conquest"
 "The matrimonial prospects of the Senorita Ormond seem to be good deal canvassed," said Derwent. "Morell told me, when I saw her in the Alameda, that she would probably marry her cousin, the representative of her mothers family, in order to restore the lands to the name"
 ''The Cardellas are, of course, anxious for that; but it is said that Don Maurizio does not favor the idea How Dona Zarifa stands herself have never heard, but she will certainly have a word to say in the matter, or report does her injus- tice.'
 EESha has tO0 nOhla and toO Strono a face not to have word-the most inn portant word-to say," Derwent re- marked positively. That girl will never allow her hand to be given away for considerations of family or ambition. But they do not return. Surely they have grown tired of walking very soon. Y"
 Probably they were only taking a turn around the plaza while looking for seats," said Fernandez. Shall we walk and look for them?'
 By all means" answered Derwent, rising lightly. As with his companion he fell into place in the circling mascu- line throng, he did not think of the diff ference between the first time he had seen Dona Zarifa and the present The first time he had been indifferent whether he saw her again or not, while now he was conscious of strong desire to look once more on a face that fascinated him like rare and exquisite picture.
 But, although he made several circuits of the plaza, and scanned as closely as was compatible with good manners the row of faces on each side of the prone made, he had no further glimpse of Don Maurizio CT his daughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09

AHO y UO TCJ use, SOIO DeTlDCflC.
 "A labyrinth of mountains, which, arid and desolate, lose themselves in the distance; infinitely varied in form, sug- gesting inexpressible and awful contor- tions; full of deep, sad shadows, lonely, terrifying, like a somber and tempestu- ous ocean suddenly petriied with awe at the whisper of God"
 So has Mexican writer impressively described the region of the great Sierras that lift their desolate heights above the fertile tableland. The Hanks of these vast ranges, as they stretch down to the terra caliente, are clothed with tropical forests, but as they rise above the plateau in itself from six to eight thousand feet above the level of the sea-they are all bare of vegetation, and their rugged forms, rent and torn by volcanic action into deep chasms and gorges, wild, in- accessible peaks and wonderful serrated ridges suggest the immediate presence of natures most terrible and resistless forces. No one can shake off a sense of awe and of @ distaste amounting to re- pugnance in travelling through these regions, so wild, so desolate and so for bidding.
 It was in the midst of such a region | that Derwent found himself three or four days after leaving Guadalajara. A | journey on muleback of twenty leagues | had brought him into the heart of the | great Sierra Madre, and when he was | told that the mine was at hand he looked on scene that for wildness, sublimity | and loveliness could hardly be matched in the world. They were threading their way along one of the great barrancas- immense gorges that divide the noun tains and descend often to a depth of | three or four thousand feet-while all around great peaks thrust themselves against the sky, varying only in the ab- rupt ruggedness of their forms, invaria- ble in the desolate barrenness of their aspect.
 | The group of riders passing in single | file along the shelflike road that over hung the barranca added the only touch of life to the scene. There were five in the party-Derwent, Fernandez, Mexi- can named Aranda whom Fernandez introduced as one of the owners of the mine, and two servants, known in Mex ico as mozos. The two riders in front of Derwent were continual source of pleasure to his eye, from the picturesque l apPearduCS WHICH they presented, W1Gh their silver inlaid brides, their elabo- rately decorated saddles, their leggings of stamped and fringed leather, and their short jackets, which afforded an excel lent view of the pistols they wore in a belt around the waist. The two mozos behind were, in modified degree, not less striking in aspect, and Derwent had humorous sense of his own common place appearance in tweed suit and soft felt hat.
 Tobe continued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
PEN MA NSHzP.
PROF HoLLET

Teaches every pupil to write fine rapid busi
 nessshandsin course of Is private lessons and NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degree of tae art le7 Bank S&.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Aid for Presbyterian Churches.

ALTOONA, Pa, Dec. 9.-The executive committee of the Presbyterian Synodi- cal Committee for the sustentation of the weak churches in the States of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, mo t here yesterday and granted aid to bou 120 Presbyterian churches in thes @ States for the support of their pastors, the total amount being $21, 900. The committee also considered plans for raising this amount and for enlarging g missions in the growing cities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Greatest Offer Yet. Fine Oil Paintings Given Away to
 Our Patrons,

Desl'1ng to show in some measure OUT appreciation for the very liberal patron age we are enjoying, we have completed arrangements for GRAND. FREE DIS TR1BUTION of Fine Oil Paintings in Real Gold Leaf Frames. The pictures are now on exhibition in our window.
 Order your fall and winter garments from us and receive, in addition to the best workmanship, an elegant fit and the lowest possible price, one of these Fine Oil Paintings.
 With every cash order of $30.O0 or over we.will present one of these Paintinos. which cannot be bought for less than $1O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
The Noxamher Pansinna

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-A prepared statement issued by the Pension Office shows that for the month of November 22, 253 pension claims of all classes were allowed, upon which the first payments aggregated $2, 863, 83S. 12. The average payment to each pensioner, therefore, was SPA. 90. Of the 22, 253 claims al- lowed, 15, 060 were under the act of June 27, 1890.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
NatGrburYFirGA Alarm

W uNOA NuA | IL U 1Alu1 III
 LOCATION OF BOXES.
 4-Corner Willow and West Main streets. 6-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers 6 Bro
 14-East Main street and Wolcott road. 15-Corner Cherry and East Main. 2l-Horse car railroad stables (priyate.) 23-Iron bridge, West Main. 24-Waterhury Brass Go (private.) 25-Corner Johnson and Waterville. 26-Corner Prospect and Grove. T-Junction North Main, Grove anu
 North Elm
 2S-Waterbury Manufacturing Go private 32-Corner Washington and South Main. 34-Waterbury Buckle Co (private.) 35-Benedict & Burnham Co (priyate.O 36-Waterbury Watch Co (private.) 38-Corner of Grand and South Main. G-Corner of Union and Franklin. 43-Scovill Manufacturing Go (private.) 45-Corner Clay and Mill. 46-No Hose house, Baldwin street. H-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley. 312-Corner Meadow and Bank. 314-Corner Meadow and Cedar. 321-Plume & Atwood Co (private.) 3S3-Holmes, Booth 6 Haydens (private.) 324-No4 Hose house, Brooklyn. 313-Randolph & Gloves.
 SIGNALS.
 One stroke 12 NJ.
 One stroke calls the superintendentgot fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
 Two single strokes, fire out or fire under control, used as a recall.
 Ten strokes (quick) will indicate a gen. eral alarm.
 Fifteen strokes (quick) and repeat calls out the militia.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEy- y-HOTDEpc Be particular and remain at the box and direct the fremen to the fire.
 Do not pull the hook if the frebell o1 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, then the proper officer will return the key to the holder as soon"as convenient.
 Always give the alarm from the box nearest to the fire.
 Be sure and close the door before leav. ing the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
Th2 Globe Wine Room,
 The Buffet Bar and lunch,

The fixtures have arrived and the time for opening the only wine room of the kind in the city Is now determined I will positively open on Tuesday. Sept. 1, The new place is the rear of Rchardson's and Kaiser's clothing houses ond will be stocked with tue best liquors, wines and cigars that the market affords. Keep your eye oD the opening date and the place. Without exception one of the best equipped places in the city.
 Respectfully.
 T. F. MCDONALD,
 GLOBE WINE ROOMS, Opp Post O6ico, Rear Rchardson's and KaIser's clothing stores
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-09
FRED GEARTZ.

Oven Furnace and Chimney builder. 0hin- nsys cleaned and repaired. Mastering, roof painting. etc. Boiler setting 8 speciality.
 21S EAST MAIN ST
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
Dogs Help Each Other to Drink.

The fountain on the Clark street side
of the county building was the scene Of
very funny incident the other after
noon. Two dogs, water spaniels, were
trotting north when they came to this
place and stopped for a drink. They
were both thirsty, but neither was tall
enough to reach the trough, and they
talked the matter over as dogs will, and
wondered why they had not been treated
with as much consideration as had the
horses. Presently they solved the prob
lem.
One of them ranged himself under the
edge of the trough, and the other, rest
ing his fore feet upon his companions
back, was able to reach into the pool and
slake his thirst. When he had finished
he hoped down, seemed to say the wa
ter was good, and then in turn ranged
himself under the edge Of the fountain
and the other reached up for the drink
he had earned When he was satisfied
they trotted away together, as well con-
tented as any man could be who had
met problem and vanquished it.-Chi-
cago Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
An ARMY of Ants.

Silently, deadly and irresistibly move
these battalions; out of the forest, down,
into, across and up the ditch, through
square, and into every nook and Granny
conceivable they swarmed. The first
notice (they generally came at night
would be loud yell from some of the
men, "Look out! Slaiup There would
be no more sleep that night.
After experience gained we found it
the best plan to clear out of our houses,
rush into the square and build rings Of
fire around us. To put on ones clothes
was to get bitten by dozens all over ones
body unless the garments had been first
thoroughly smoked over fire. Every
now and then yells and curses told how a
lazy one had got caught in his bunk.
The walls of the huts, the roofs and floor
were simply one seething mass of strug-
Cling ants.
They were after the cockroaches, mice
and insects that had taken up their abode
in the roots Now and then squeaks of
young mice told their story. AS fast as
the ants found their load, generally a
cockroach, they would make off down
the hill in long lines. Luckily they never
touched our granaries; they seemed to
prefer animal food. Toward morning
there would only be a few thousand lost
ones, aimlessly tearing about, apparently
looking for the main body which had
just decamped.
Usually these raids ON us were made
after Il rainstorm; many of them came
into the fort already staggering under
loads; these appeared to wander about
till the others were ready. Next day
not cocl1roach could be found in the
place, so that the ants did us a service
in ridding us of these pests. The rats
had decamped also, and did not return
for some days.-Nineteenth Century.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
THE RUNNING TURF.
Summary of the Races at Gravesend, La
tonia and Garfield Park. IL


tonia and Garfield Park.
GRAvEsEND, Sept. 18.-Six furlongs-
Lillian won, haywood second, Cantatrice
third; time, l: IL.
Mile-La Tosca won, Santa Ana sec
ond, Come-to-Taw third; time, l AZ.
Mile and eighth--Sefiorita won,
Strathmeath second, Bermuda third !;
time, l 30.
Five furlongs-Coxswain won, Mad
rid second Johnny Hecksher third ;
time, :021s.
Six urlongs-Leonawel won, Trinity
second, Sleipner third; time, :15l4.
Mile and one-sixteenth - Palestine
won, Ritual second, Mountain Deer
third; time, 521a.
Special, $1,000 side-Lillian won
from May Wayne, in :1614.
CHICAGO, Sept. 18.-Track fast.
Six urlongs-Fitzhugh Lee won, Sly
Lisbon second, Zeeke Hardy third /;
time :161s.
Mile and three-sixteenths Garcia
won, Carte B. second, Signature third /;
time 2:0315.
Mile-Ormie won, Black Part second,
Bonnie Annie third; time i 45I.
Mile and seventy yards-Ernest Race
won, Silverado second, Bankrupt third /;
time :4734.
Five fnrlongs-Bessie Bisland won,
Cruikshank second, Flying BY third !;
time 1:0416.
Mile-Moretta won, Woodcraft second,
Lewis CLARK third time :4434.
CINCINNATI, Sept. S.-Mile-John G..
won, Quotation second, Tenacity third /;
time, 44I.
Five furlongs-Eshelby won, Double
Long second, Stratton third; time, :04.
Mile and twenty yards-Carus won,
Laura DoxeY second. Hueneme third ;
time, :431@.
Nine furlongs--Royal Garter won, Eli
Kendig second Mirabeau third; time,
1:561s. .
Five and half furlongs--Strathmaid
won, Judge Hughes second, Readina
third time, :091a.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
STATE FAIR RACES.
Fairy Beaten by Del Mar-Acclaim De
feated by Nevada.

Fairy Beaten by Del Mar-AccIaim De-
feated by Nevada.
SACRAMENTO, Sept. Is. - Day fine
track excellent; large crowd in attend
ance.
First race, selling sweepstake, two
year-olds-Star ers: Esperanza,. White
light, Ninevah, Edith, Lucinda. Esper-
anza won, Ninevah second, Lucinda
third; time, 1:1715.
Second race, Rico stake for all ages,
one mile, stake to be named after the
winner OF Rico's time, l AZ, was beaten.
The starters were Van Gorden's Del
Mar and L. J. Roses Fairy. Del Mar
won in 1:411..
Third race, for Larus stake, handicap,
for all ages, mile and half-The start
ers were Almont, Cheerful. Sinfax,
Take Notice. Take notice won, Sinfax
second, Cheerful third time 2:37.
Fourth race, for beaten horses, one
and one-sixteenth mile-The starters
were Captain AL. Acclaim and Nevada.
Nevada was the favorite and won, Ac-
claim second, Captain AL. third; time
:481a.
Fifth race, free handicap for horses
that have started and not won, one and
one-sixteenth mlle-The starters were
King Hooker, D. ]. McCarty's Romance,
Elmwood FARMS Sir Walter, w. Gard
ner's Albatross. Sir Walter was the
favorite in the pools, and won in :51 =
The postponed trotting race from yes
terday was won by Balkan. The horses
scored twenty times before the third
heat; time, slow.
The pacing race between Solitair and
Electic was not finished; the former
won the first, and the latter the two
succeeding heats; best time, 2:30.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
WARREN AND MCCARTHY.
The Pugilists Indicted for Training 4
Their Coming Fight.

The Pugilists Indicted for Training for
Their Coming Fight.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 18.-The grand
jury met again this afternoon and took
up the prze-fght matter. 1t is said
some OF the jurors were in favor of a
special report recommending that prize
fights be stopped. The necessary twelve
votes were not forthcoming, it is said,
and the report was not made. How
ever, the jury decided to make a test
case of the clubs position under the
law, and indictments were therefore
found against Tommy Warren and Cal
Mccarthy for training and being about
to engage in prize fight in violation of
the act prohibiting prize fighting in this
state. The concluding sentence reds ::
Provided the act shall not apply to ex-
hibitions and glove contests between
human beings, which may take place
within the rooms of regularly chartered
clubs"
warrant was served on Mccarthy at
Carrollton. The pugilist was driven to
court in a carriage. A member of the
club signed bond of $1,000 for his ap-
pearance when wanted, and he returned
to training Warren is over the lake,
but will give bonds when he comes to
town. The Olympic club directors held
a meeting this evening and decided to
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
The ..I;cbtninr Arrester."

To the uninitiated it is a great puzzle
how the dangers of lightning are ar
rested where there are so many con-
ductors of electricity as there are in a
telegraph Office. More than 1000 wires
enter the big Western Union building in
New York city, and from one to thou
sand in other offices of that company
throughout the United States. Each of
these wires run more or less directly to
the desks of the operators. This being
the case, how do they guard against dan
ger from lightning during times Of great
electrical disturbances? Even when less
electric attractions are wanting most
people confess to a certain feeling of in
security when the elements rage and
wake up terrifying flashes of forked
fury. But science has provided an an
swer to the question asked above, as
well as to almost all other puzzles which
stand in the way of human progress.
Every wire as it enters a building
passes through the bottom Of. long,
narrow board, and then again through
it at the top. This board is the eight
ming arrester." If the current is heavy
the first effect Of the board is to deprive
it of much of it's force. Should the first
contact with the "arrester" fail to elm
mate the lightning of its fatal powers it
passes on to the top of the board and
touches a spring which communicates
with "drop," instantly shutting off all
connection with the operating room.
The spring is called the plush magnet"
and beyond it no overcharge of light
ming, whether proceeding from storm
or from contact with other wires, can
possibly go.-St. Louis Republic.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
ON THE DIAMOND.
Tie Giants Win Easily from Anson
COlts-Qther Games.

Tie Giants Win Easily from Anson's
Colts-other Games.
New YORK, Sept. IS.-The Giants
easily won today on Chicago's errors.
New York, 8; Chicago, 5. Batteries {:
Ewing, Buckley Gumbert, Kittredge.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1S.-The home
team outbatted Cincinnati today. Phil
adelphia, Il; Cincinnati, 6. Batteries:
Kline, Esper; Graulich, Crane, Har-
rington.
BosTox, Sept. 18.- Clarkson's pitch
ing defeated Pittsburg today. Boston,
8; Pittsburg, 3. Batteries; Clarkson,
Camel; Baldwin, Miller.
BROOKLYN, Sept. 18.-The Clevennds
were easily defeated today. Brooklyn,
6; Cleveland, O. Batteries: Caruthers,
Kinslow Viau, Collins.
ASSOCIATION GAMES.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1S.-St. Louis, G.;
Athletics, 10.
COLUMBUS, Sept. 1S.-Game with Bos-
ton postponed ; rain.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 1S.-Milwaukee, A.;
Baltimore, IL.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 1S.-Louisville, 8;
Washington, s.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 1S.-The home
team defeated the San Jose club today
by score of 16 to IL. The feature of
the game was the all-round work of
Cartwright and Sweeney.
SACRAMENTO, Sept. 18.-Oakland won
the game today from Sacramento by a
score of to 7.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
The Stallion Nelson TrNts in
2:10.
AlcryOn Also Reduces His Own
Record.
Fairy and Acclaim Bested at the
State Fair.
The Warren-Mc Carthy Fight to Take
Place Tuesday Night-The Pugilists
Indicted by the New Or
leans Grand Jury.
Associated Press Dispatches.


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Sept. 1S.-In
the presence of 10000 people Nelson
today lowered his record to 2:10. He
was in the pink OF condition and the
track, which had just been completed,
was fast. 1t is four feet four inches
over mile. The first attempt was
made in 2;10, Nelson, the owner of the
hoase, said to the crowd thatehe second
attempt would be made in half an hour.
In short time the stallion again ap-
peared. Without scoring, the trotters
got away and Nelson kept his unprece-
dented pace to the finish without skip,
each quarter being made in 321@, the
mile in 2:10 fat, amid the cheering gof
the whole crowd Of spectators. The
judges presented the stallion's owner a
fine silver water set. The timers caught
the time in 2:10. The judges caught it
in 2:091s, and dozen watches in the
paddock made it 2091S. Mr.. Nelson
himself caught it in 209s4.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
FAILED TO AGREE.
Efforts at Harmony Between the Base
ball MaRnates Abandoned.

EnOrCs at Harmony Between the Base
ball Magnates Abandoned.
New YORK, Sept. 18.-The Nationa!
league magnates today gave further con-
sideration and discussion to the report
OF the conference committee appointed
by the league to negotiate with the
American association, and which the
latter refused to deal with after Kelly
jumped from the Cincinnati club. When
the meeting adjourned twas stated that
the conference committee had been dis
charged and the chairman of the league
committee instructed so to notify the
ASSOCIATION. This is generally consid-
cred to be the end of all the present
efforts at harmony between the two or
ganizations. Before adjournment reso-
lutions were adopted declaring that the
league would be glad to welcome the re-
turn Of the American association, as a
party to the National agreement, in the
same manner as they withdrew there
from, namely, by notice to the national
board.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
A Treasurer's Deralcation.

KINGSTON, N. Y, Sept. 1S.-The trus-
tees of the Ulster County Savings Insti-
tuition has removed James E. Ostrander
from the Office of treasurer. finding he
had misappropriated funds to an amout
variously estimated at from 100000 to
$4,000. This will not embarrass the
bank. Ostrander is under arrest at his
house. and it is thought the matter will
be adjusted by his turning over real
estate sufficient to cover the amount.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
worlds Bicycle Record Broken

PEORIA, H.. Sep. 1S.-There were
over 700 wheelmen in the city in at
tendance at the bicycle tournament to-
day. The worlds record for two miles
was broken by Wheelman Murphy, of
New York. The record was 5;11N,
made by Rich, at Hartford. Today
Murphy made the distance in 4 SO 3-5.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
Disastrous Boiler Explosion.

CHADRoN, Ohio, Sept. 18.-A report
reaches this city of the killing of three
men at Mottville, ten miles from here,
by the explosion this morning of the
boiler in a jelly factory. The entire
building was demolished. 1t was re-
ported later that two little girls were
among the killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
CUrICURA REsOLyENT

The new Blood Purifier, internally Ito cleanse
the blood OF all impurities and poisonous ele-
ments). and CUTIcURA, the great Skin Cure, and
CUTICURA SOAP, an exquisite Skin Beautifer,
externally TO clear the skin and scalp and re-
store the hair, have cured thousands of cases
where the shedding of scales measured quart
daily, the skin cracked, bleeding, burning, and
itching almost beyond endurance, hair lifeless
or all gone. suffering terrible. What other
remedies have made such cures?
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-19
A New Deal Next Time.

Concerning the proceedings OF himself
and his party in the late congress, ex-
Speaker Reed says gleefully mo, sir,
we never lost trick in the whole game.
Not trick" IT may, however, occur
to Mr., Reed that that is not such a re-
markable feat when the cards have been
stacked. There will be new deck in
the next congress, and the country can
then see how many tricks Reed can take
in straight game.-[Chicago Times.