davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-09-09
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
"7he Niagara Falls Route"
SAGINA " DIVISION.
OWOSSO TIME CARD.

TRAINS SOUTH
Chicago Express leaves s35 q. M. arrives in
Jackson IL 80 q. m, Chicago 4 80 p. m.
Chicago Express, daily, leaves 9:32, arrives in
Jackson II 80 p. m, Chicago :55 u. m. Through
Sleeper (Bay City to Chicago.
Owosso Accommodation leaves 100 d. M arriy-
ing in Jackson 6:45.
TRAINS NORTH
Bay City Express, dai v, leaves 6:12 q. m
arrives at Bay City $40 n. m.
Marquette Express leaves Owosso 7:1i D. M
arrives Mt Bay City 9:25 p. m
Owosso Accommodation leaves Jackson 10 :O5;
arrives at Owosso 1910 p. IN.
Way Freight leaves 2:25 D. m. and arrives at
Saginaw 5:35 p. m.
Z. V. SMITH, Agent, Owosso.
o. w. RUGGLEs p. STA, Chicago.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-09-09

The studies required for third grade certifl-
Gates are Arithmetic, Grammar, Civil Govern
ment u S. History, Physiology, photography,
Reading Penmanship, Geography and Theory
and Art of Teaching. For second grade, in adj
dition to third grade branches Algebra and Nat
ural Philosophy are required. For first grade
the requirements are second grade branches and
Botany, Geometry and General History. No
applicant can be excused from any branch, and
on failure in one branch the applicant will be
required To rewl1te in all in which the standing
was below 80 per cent For second grade the
applicant must have taught successfully six
months, and for first grade one year. The
standing required for third grade is an average
of IS per cent with not less than 70 in Arithme-
tic, Grammar and Orthography. For second
grade an average is required of S5 per cent in
Arithmetic, Grammar and Algebra. For first
grade the average required is 80, with not less
than 80 in Arithmetic Grammar, Algebra and
Geometry. All examinations will be held at Co
runna.
u. G. COOPER Owosso,
II. KIRKE WHITE, Owosso,
HUDSON SHELDON, Corunna,
Commissioners.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-09-09
Teachers Examination.

The dates of examinations for teachers certi-
hcates for the ensuing year will be as follows:
Special examination, August &C. 1899.
70 October2S 1899.
Regular March 80 1898.
Special March 81, 1898.
4" April 2S, 1893.
Rnpnlnr q mo a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
For Better Roads.

The movement throughout the coun-
 ry for better roads is one of the most important events of the century. It is a popular uprising against the bondage which is upon those people hampered by poor means of communication; it is a protest against the vicious system of false economy, which causes a road tax to be indirectly placed upon every article of consumption. Good roads chsepen the cost of transportation by saving time, reducing the wear of draught animals and of vehicles, and thus lessen the cost of material to the producer and consumer. One of the saddest signs of the times in the older states is the tendency of population toward the cities, which tendency can be laid largely to the bad roads exist ing in the farming districts, preventing social intercourse and making country life cheerless, isolated and narrow. Churches and schools are neglected when roads are such as to make them difficult of access. Accordingly, every good and thoughtful citizen should ad- vocate the establishment of the pro- posed road department at the Worlds Columbian exposition, for which Col. Pope is making so gallant fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

per, and we could give her no name be- cause she was stone deaf-al white Angora cats are-and to add to this ones peculiarities she had one blue eye and one yellow. Mamma did not like her color, however. She said that anyone could have a white Angora cat, and that she wanted something differ ent from anyone else, so she had the butler dye pussy blue. The first time the dye came out bright purple and ''Lal" and the guinea pigs and an owl we just got were so frightened that they would run and hide when they saw the strange creature coming, but by de grees they got accustomed to it. We had to dye pussy once week, because every time we gave her a bath she would try to lick the dye off. When dye day came and she saw the butler pre- pairing her bath she would set up a squalling and screaming that sounded all over the house and lasted until the bath was over But she had to have Q
 bath anyway to kill the fieas and don't think she minded the dye as much as the water.
 { The happiest day in our menagerie was when pussy had three kittens, per feet little beauties, all snow white, with different colored eyes and stone deaf. Every morning pussy would be gone about an hour, and when she came back she would bring in her mouth a young
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
FOR PRESIDENT, GROVER CLEVELAND, of New York. FOR VICE-PRESIDENT, ADLAI E. STEVENSON, of Illinois.

SENATOR HILL does not as. a rule dignify with a denial any of the nu- merous "fakes" published about him in republican papers, and he did not au- thorize the DEMOCRAT to deny the latest, that he was contemplating an early resignation from the senate; but any one at all acquainted with the char acter of the man should know that he would not have used a republican paper, or in fact any paper at all, to have made the announcement, even if he actually did intend to resign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

As soon as the Worlds fair appropria- tion is disposed of the house will be ready to adjourn, and unless the anti option bill, now before the senate, shall prove a stumbling block, the senate will raise no objection. The supporters of the anti-option bill in the senate say that it has been demonstrated that they are in a majority and that they intend to pass the bill before adjourning, but the opposition is a very determined minority and they say they will talk all summer, if necessary to prevent a vote being taken on the bill. There is good deal of "bluff" in both statements, and if the Worlds fair appropriation be dis posed of the very warm weather will do the rest, and adjournment may be looked for at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
Some of Harrity's Plans.

HARRlsRURG, Pa., July 26.-William F. Harrity, Chairman of the Democratic Ma tional Committee, arrived in this city last night and immediately went to the State Department, where he took up his duties as Secretary of the Commonwealth. He is not ready to appoint the different com mittees he says, but will likely do so when he goes to New York tomorrow. Mr. Harrity has completed all arrangements to take up his residence in the vicinity of Long Branch, so as to be close to both Philadelphia and New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

TIE question of allowing the Horse Railroad Co to substitute electricity for horses on their lines should rise above party politics. It is matter in which every citizen of Waterbury has an in- terest winch should be carefully con sidered by the members of the court of common council, irrespective of party. There are two sides to the question. For the petitioners it can be said that the building of their lines has helped wonderfully to develop the city, while up to the present time the men who furnished the capital for the enterprise have realized very little upon the invest ment. Very good. On the other hand the city has suffered through the neg lect or refusal of the company to pay assessments for paving, to clean snow from the streets, and in other ways. The substitution of electricity for horses will necessitate the tearing up of pave ments, the erection of poles and the stringing of wires. The DEMOCRAT be- lieves that the petition should be granted, but that the railroad company should make certain concessions. Their franchise could probably not be bought to-day for $5O,OOO, and it will grow more valuable as the city increases in population. Their expenses will be re- duced nearly one half by the use of electricity. There is no reason why the public, from whose hands they receive favors, should not have something in re- turn. Let us have reciprocity in this mat ter. The special committee appointed by the court of common council to give a hearing to those interested in the matter will meet this evening. Make it a point to be there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

THERE is a new factor to be taken into account in calculations upon the chances of the next presidential election, the force and effect of which are practi- cally unknown. The ballot reform movement received a strong impetus after the election of 1888, and it was largely due to the scandals connected with the campaign of that year. Laws to protect the secrecy of the ballot and the independence of the voter have gone into effect in thirty-five states since the last presidential election, including all the states that are accounted doubtful or in the least liable to undergo a change of political control. What the practical effect of this is going to be no man can accurately estimate. It may be surprisingly great or surprisingly small, but there are reasons for be- lieving that whatever it may be it will be favorable to the democratic party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
The CoIleee Graduate.

There is some doubt abroad as to the utility of a college education, beyond a mere gloss of superficial knowledge available only in polite society or in the field of scientific research, but it is quite true, as is remarked by a Boston contemporary, that as a matter of plain, solid fact the college graduate does exert vital influence upon the world.
 His works can be found in the best books, magazines and newspapers. His essays have within the past year taken prizes of value in competition with the writings of older men on economic sub jects of real importance to everyday life He goes at once into any of the professions which are now so largely recruited from American colleges, and he often meets with brilliant success where older men are still plodding along. He has youth, energy and the influence of the best modern teachers on his side, and may learn the latest scientific methods far better than an older and busy practitioner can glean them from reviews. He may achieve within a year or two, while still young,
 the success which has just crowned much older men. It is not at all cer- tain that he will do so, but if he has in- herent talent and application and has profited by the unusual advantages which the modern college offers, he ought to be on the road to success be- fore he is much older than he is to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
Columbus Day.

The thirteen million public school children in the United States are being asked to celebrate the discovery of America on October 12-"Columbus day" The superintendents of educa- ton in Michigan, Tennessee, Rhode Island and Massachusetts have been appointed an executive committee to arrange the details. The official pro- gramme will be published September 1, and. will be somewhat on this order: First, raising the flag in the morning, and the whole school saluting it with the military salute;" a recital, in con- cert, of pledge in which the scholars swear allegiance to their country and the flag, will be followed by an ap- propriate original song, to a popular air, sung by the school; the recitation of an original ode, and, lastly, the de- livery of an original oration. The song, ode and oration are to be com posed by some of the best writers in the country, and the programme can be supplemented by speeches, according to the wishes of each school For the afternoon the committee will recon mend processions, in which the idea of the public school is made prominent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

chicken. We tried to break her of the habit, and lived in mortal dread that the neighbors would accuse us of being chicken thieves, but nothing would do any good until one day ''Lal' took, things in hand. She had had litter of pups, but mamma made me give them all away. On the day that sent the last one away 'Lal' looked all over the house for it and happened to get back to the kitchen just when pussy was out after her morning chicken. The three little kittens lay in their box comfort ably sleeping until ''Lal'' gave a howl of delight, and taking them up one by one she carried them carefully to her kennel. Of course there was a row when pussy returned; but Gal" just covered the kittens with her body, and hid her nose in the straw so that pussy could not scratch her, and did nothing. Pussy roamed about for two days, filling the house with walls, but s'Lal' made a good nurse, and the kittens soon grew fond of her, and pussy forgot her woes and slept all day before the kitchen fire, as usual.
 One of my early pets was an immense white owl. He had a strong curved beak and great strong talons, with which he would tear his meat to pieces One day he managed to unbolt the door of his cage and go out. He could not see very well with his great round eyes in the broad daylight, but he Topped over the fence into the next yard. The, poor servant girl who tried to catch him for us had her hands and shoulder torn to pieces and ran shrieking into the house. Butler went next door with pair of thick gloves on his hands, but the owl tore his hands just the same. At last he came back into our yard of his own free will. Pussy flew at him, and in another moment poor puss was torn to shreds, and before we could do anything she was scattered all over the yard. ''Lal" sprang upon the owl with a savage growl, but he soon dashed yelping into the house with the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

TIE coercionist party is now fairly routed, and the condemnation of Mir Balfour's Irish policy is complete. Coercion in Ireland is thing of the past. In the absorbing preoccupation of great triumph people are apt to forget the brazen insolence with which the tories persisted in expressing and marrying the majority of the Irish peo- pie long after it had become plain that the public opinion of the three kingdoms was against them. It is a supreme satisfaction to know now that the tory party is defeated and humbled, and that its infamous Irish policy has been re- pudiated by a majority of the voters of Great Britain and Ireland. MT Balfour and his colleagues have been taught that the days when Ireland can be governed by brutality and mendacity are gone, and we may rest assured that they will not be long in taking the lesson to heart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

bird after him. Then cook threw bag his cage.
 A few days after that the blizzard came, and after it was all over it took us two hours to dig through the snow to the owls cage, and when we found him he was sitting on his perch grim and stark, frozen icicle. We took him into the house and tried to thaw him out, but he was dead. A just retribu- ton had ovcrtaken him, and no one was sorry. We made his grave at the other corner of our little cemetery and marked it with but simple wooden slab.
 ''Lal" and I were friends to the last, until worn out with old age she lay down by my bedside ono night, and in the morning I awol1e alone. 'LaP was dead. No stone marks her resting place, but sometimes our tears water the spot where she lies, while another Gordon setter, child of 'Lal," looks on with wistful surprise in his great brown eyes. And now Romeo is al most as dear to us as was his faithful, loving mother.
 About two years ago acquired very strange pet in peculiar manner. But Ter had lent some money to sailor who had gone to China. There it is the GUS | tom before sailing on voyage to take one of their peculiar hairless edible dogs aboard for good luck. Buffers friend, who, like all sailors, is superstitious, brought one of these dogs home with him and offered it to Butler in lieu of 1 his debt. Of course, Butler did not want the dog, so paid the sailors debt and kept him.
 The first thing did was to name him 1 Gyp and send him to the dog show where he won first prize for being the ugliest dog ever imported to this coun- | try. He is about the size of a rat ter rier and has not hair on his body, which is marked with great pink and gray splotches. One of his eyes is green and the other blue, and altogether | he is the worst tempered dog 1 ever Flznew, but we like him because no one else does. He bites every One-never openly, but crawls up slyly from behind and catches them by the ankle. He bit grandfather this way once and got kicked clear across the room. When the census talzer called mamma forgot that Gyp was in the room until the portfolio of census blanks went fly ing across the parlor, sending the papers flying in every direction, and the poor census tal1er gave vent to a terrified yell as he clapped his hand to his ankle. After that Gyp was never allowed in the parlor when visitors called. He is courageous dog and very jealous. If one of us pats Romeo he will fly at him and, although he is in- variably whipped, he will renew the att tack the very next time he thinks the ! occasion demands.
 Gyp and Romeo are the only pets have now, except a goldfinch.
 have had many sad experiences, but after all the pleasure of being loved by dumb animals that are always ready
 for play and never pay back old scores compensates for everything. And as
 long as live I hope to have Romeo or one of his descendants so near me that
 at the sound of my voice I will feel his
 cold nose pressed against my hand. M~,77f~*@ %v3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

A NEBRASKA man has just got a di- vorce from his wife because of her lying to him. In his petition he says that during the three years he has lived with his wife she has told him 10, ,OO0 lies. He believed that it was a disease with her, but at the same time he con- cluded that he could not live with her. The court evidently thought that 10, ,OOO lies told in three years-3, ,3S3% lies a year-was too many for husband to stagger under, for, as stated, the divorce was granted at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

A blue flannel suit makes the best incest and coolest dark suit man can have then we have flannel blouses, French flannel coats, and thin coats and vests of all descriptions. Chil- dren's flannel suits, shirt waists and blouses. We have very larPe assort- ment of outing shirts from soc to $l a piece; all kinds of neckwear to go with them.
 Summer underwear 2sc, SOC, 75c, $I, $I.5o.
 Straw hats in all shapes and prices. Lounging hats, all colors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
Severe Storm at Philadelph ia.

PHILADELPHIA, July 26.-The storm at noon was a regular tornado at Port Rich mond. The Philadelphia & Reading car repair shops, square in length, were de molished and a number of workmen were injured. One hundred and twenty-five men were employed at the plant and the majority escaped injury by crawling un- der freight cars. The frame structure was crushed in as though it had been an egg shell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

AS A rule, the attempt of the young woman who marries a man to reform him is a failure, and the young woman finds to her sorrow that her labor of love was all in vain. The effort should be on the part of the man. He should be willing to reform to secure the wom- an. Any other arrangement is. bound to result disastrously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

THE Kentucky building at the worlds fair will be a typical represen- tation of southern colonial mansion, one of the distinctive features of which is great pillared porches or verandas. Exclusive of these porches the building will measure about seventy-five by ninety feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

A GEORGIA minister was recently ar raigned before ministerial conference on the charge of wife-beating. The solemn verdict rendered expressed dis approval of the beating, but affirmed that the brethren "still retain con- accused"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
Killed by Lightning.

CAMDEN, N. J., July 26.-James Lee
 aged 16 years. was struck by lightning at noon in Barret's spar yard and instantly killed. The left les of his pai,taloons an.! his left shoe were torn from his boIy.
 There was a livid streak down the left side where the electric current had passed. The flesh all over the body soon turned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

Pneumonia has been cured by Dr Hale's Household Ointment after the patient was given up to die Get it at R. O. Partree, 46 6 766 Banks. treet. sa
 Don't suffer with O. Spepsia. Dr Hales Household Tea will cure you justas cer- tain as you use 1t. For sale by R. c. PArtree, 46 q 760 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

A MUSCULAR colored man in Arundel county, Md, killed an infuriated bull which attacked him by seizing the an- imal by the horns and throwing him with violence sufficient to break his neck. Samson of old is in fair way to be out-Samsoned by the strong men of our day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
Good Cooking

Is one of the chief blessings of every home. To always insure good custards, puddings, sauces, etc, use Gail Borden ''Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk Direc tions on the label. Sold by your grocer and druggist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
Real Estate at Real Bargains.

The following property will be sold on easy terms: The Erwin property Vine street, consisting of one dwelling house and four build
 ing lots 1T feet front by lGO feet deep good loca- tion. and special bargain; two houses on North nice home on Abbott avenue; good business blocks near Center Square;on South Main street. cheap home on Ridge street; 3 pleasant homes on North Main street. also three family house, modern improvements with good barn, rents block and house on High street; a new house on Nevill street. will be sold cheap; a beautiful home on West Side hill, house and barn; new houses on Chapel street: brick block lately built hand one family house with one or more build ing lots, fronting on three streets. Money loaned and loans wanted on first mortgage. For further information call or addl sss J. s. Fay's Real Hs- tate, Loan and collecting office, No l5 South Main street, up stairs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
Deacon Must Serve His Term.

NICE, July 26.-Edward Parker Dea- con has been officially notified that the jlry's petition in his behalf has been re- fused It is stated that MT. Deacon, at the expiration of his term, will be expelled from the cuuAtry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26

Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure cures every kind of cough from a simple cold to incipient consumption Sold by R. o. PArtree, 48 & 7B8 Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
FRED GEARTZ.

Oven Furnace and Chimney builderi ."him- neys cleaned and repaired. Mastering roof painting etc. Boiler setting speciality.
 sls EAST MAIN T
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
GAN EAT PIE

If it is made with Cottolene, the new pure substitute for lard. Cottolene is simply pure cottonseed oil and pure beef suet, two of the healthiest foods known.
 Properly combined they are better than lard for all kinds of shortening, and everyone can eat, digest, and enjoy food cooked with it. Food that was indiges- tible when cooked with lard is easily digested when cooked with Cottolene, and many of the leading house. keepers of the land say they can make nicer bread, rolls, biscuit, cakes, cookies, ginger bread, pies, patties, tarts, griddle cakes, cro- quettes with Cottolene than with either lard or butter. Get it ofyour grocer and try it. Beware of limitations. ". X. FAIRBANK & CO.,,
 SOLE MAKERS,
 CHICAGO, and
 Produce Exchange, N. Y. PA State Street, Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
PENMA NSH1P. PROF TROLLEY

Teaches every pupil to write a fine, rapid busi. ness hand iu . course of l6 private lessons and NO FAILURES. All kiais of psn work execHle ed iu theshighest degree of the art.
 107 BANK @TmRRIs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-26
Look for the Sign Boston Clothing Store,
 St PatriCk's Block. Our Clearing Sale.

In order to close out all our light weight Summer Cloth ing before it will be too late, we have re- duced prices on every garment in our store to be as low as the lowest.
 If you are Tn need of clothing we guar antee you to do we'll and save money by making your purchase at the
 Boston Clothing Store, No 118 East Main Sl!eet, Waterbury, Conn.