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St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
How Rivers Are Made.

The SOIL of the Northwest, III which
the Mississippi has its sources is largely a
cIayev loan. When it is unprotected by
the shade of trees, the heat of a summer
sun ba!les the surface into a hard crust.
Unless the rains are prOtracted, and they
seldom are in the warm months, they
fail to soften the crust and penetrate
deeply into the soil II the surface is
uneven, most of the water flows quickly
into the streams and is borne away from
that region. If the surface is level, the
intense heat causes rapid evaporatlng.
Moreover, the radiation Of a large body
of heated land raretieS the air and creates
thirsty winds which Grcedily absorb
moisture. In consequence OF the rapid
otT-fow and evaporation, comparatively
little water is stored in the soil Of an un-
wooded district.
But lands shaded by forests are not
sunscorched. Tic ground remains frlabla.
Most of the rain is absorbed into the
porous earth. Unless the showers are
very heavy, the immediate flow into the
streams is relatively small.
The cool forests do not cngender hot
winds, but break those which come from
the open plains; the trees ward off the
solar heat with their leafy shields, and
the exhalation of moisture from the foli-
age lowers the temperature of the wood
land. All of these conditions tend to
check evaporation from the soil. A large
part of the humidity of forest clad
grounds passes into the air by transpira-
ton, but the woodlands, even after they
have satisfied the incompetence of the
trees, contain a greater quantity of mols-
ture than that which shadeIess and sun
dried fields absorb; and this water,
slowly percoIating through the earth,
feeds the springs and maintains the
rivers.
Doubtless tlllage tends to counterfeit
the bad effects of cutting forests. The
pillow, the cultivator and the shade
serve to keep the soil mellow. and the
rains would sink deep into the earth. In
the comparison Of crops with woods,
evaporation would be greater and tran
SEPARATION less; for even the most luXurlant
maize would not break the force OF hot
winds as effectively as trees would, while.
the extent of the cereal afage would be
far less than that Of the sylvan foliage.
If it is true that, since the colonial times,
there has been no material decrease i'll
the rainfall of New England, the fact is
unquestionabIy attributable to cultva-
ton which is nearly coextenslve with the
cleared lands. But this condition of
general tiIlage does not prevail in the re-
mote Northwest. In that almost unin-
habted region there is scarcely one Gull
tivated acre TO the square mile. Conse-
quently the plowed clearings are too
limited perceptibly to coanteract the ln-
furious effects OF telling the forests.-St.
Louis Republic.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
Origin of the Kattlesnake Flag.

One of the most common devices used
on heAmerican flags during the early part
of the Revolutionary struggle was an en-
broidered rattiesnake above or below the
legend: "Don't Tread on Met"
The origin of this design has been
traced to remark made by Ben Frank
lin. At the time the flag was adopted,
or Immediately before, England was
shipping her criminals to America and
turning them loose on the defenceless
colorists. After several murders had
been committed by these unwelcome inn
migrant, Ben Franklin (some say in a
joking spirit suggested that the coionists
retaliate by sending a cargo of rattle
snakes to the mother country and turn-
ing them out in the garden of the
mobiles. After the snake had actually
been adopted as an emblem, and had APP
peared on the flags of several of the col
onies, Franklin defended the device on
the grounds that the rattlesnake is
found only in America; that all serpents'
emblems we're considered by the ancients
to be symbols of wisdom that his bright,
lidless eyes signify vigilance; that he
never attacks without first giving fair
warning of his presence; that his rattIes,
while distinct, are so firmly joined that
they cannot be separated without being
ruined forever, and that as he grows
older the rattles increase in number, as
it was to be hoped the colonies would.
Indeed, this idea was made use of in "a
flag device, which represented rattle
snake with nine joints, each joint let
tered with red silk. The head was
marked IN. E." (New England); the
remaining sections an. Y" IN. j."
"Pa. :" md. ''Va.,' IN. c." rs.
G." and SEA" This curious standard
was discarded for the one made by Mrs.
Ross, in Philadelphia, i'll 1777, a flag
similar to the United States flag of to-
day, only with fewer stars. st. Louis
Republic.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
EncDuTA ralIiRnt.

People arc often afraid to interest
themselves in the religious welfare
Of others, lest such concern should
not be we'll received. | believe, how
ever, that thoughtful persons seldom
resent it as an impertlncnce when
seen to be sincere. Even the terma-
CANT Duchess of Marlborough did not
turn deaf ear to Selma, Countess Of
Huntingdon, when spoken to by that
lady about religion. She thus wrote
to her: Your concern for my I'M
pr0vement in religious knowledge
is very obliging, and | do
hope | shall be the better for
all your excellent advice. God
knows we all need mending, and
none more than myself! Women Of
wit, beauty and quality cannot hear
two many humiliating truths-they
shock our pride. But we must die;
we must converse with earth and
worms"
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

Flower

"What is August Flower for ~
As easily answered as asked. 1t is
for Dyspepsia. 1t is a special rem
edy for the Stomach and Liver
Nothing more than this. We believe
August Flower cures Dyspepsia.
We know it will. We have reasons
for knowing it. To-day it has an
honored place in every town and
country store, possesses one of the
largest manufacturing plants in the
country, and sells everywhere. The
reason is simple. 1t does one thing,
and does it right. Itcures dyspepsia0
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

According to recent estimate there
are under ditch in the West Is, 533, 107
acres. Of this Colorado has 3, 0O9, $50.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

At this years battle of flowers at Nice,
Italy, it is estimated that 1000 bouquets
we're thrown.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
ADVICE TO w OMEN

If you would protect yourself
from Painful, profu,e, Scanty,
Suppressed or Irregular Men
situation you must use
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

I" he Il successful ilar one must possess a
tongue.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

Shakespeare eyidi,Iently didn't take into
H""nunt The price of drugs when he wrote,
'lhroW physjc to the dogs!'
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
Hoods SarSapariiIa

and am glad to let You know what it has dnne
for me-" Mas. WILLIAM LoHK, l0l Van Buren
Street, treepurt, H.
Hoods Pills the best after-dinner
Pills assist digestion, cure headache.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
Catarrh--Be1nove the Cause.


attended number Blood
Isw SIS and took bottles which feel like
Nj MouIeH,, Ohio.
deaf in one and all the inside of including of the bone sugh off,
last resort took S"s Specific and entirely cured me and restored hearing
no the
Due M s. C. S S S. Caah like does other Blood
Treatise
ALTA
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

IfafflictcA with sore eyes use Dr.TSaacThpmp-
SONS ENc- Wtter. DRUGGISTS SOL at 2lc a bottle
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

The latest application of electricity is
to the curling of forehead fringes. The
idea is American, of course, and its
realization is auxiously looked forward
to by young women of fashion, who hope
to find in electricity a means of pro-
ducing at moments notice those in
fantine rings and hyacinthine locks
which now take twenty minutes at least
to bring to periection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
You should Read This.

If you are sick and have not beer
helped, why do you not write full de.
scriPtion of your case to the great
specialist in curing nervous and chronic
diseases, DIR Greene of 35 w 18th street,
New York, known everywhere as the
discoverer of DR. Greene's Nervura, and
who is without doubt the most success
full physician in the cure of all long
standing complaints
Consultation in all cases is entirely
free, personally or by mail. Thousands
consult him by letter, and he returns an
answer to all, perfectly explaining their
charge.
His success in curing diseases by his
marvellous vegetable remedies ia simply
wonderful, and he has made a specially
of the cure of persons at a distance
through letter correspondence and treat
ment. In this manner thousands of
people have been and thousands are
being cured, and we would advise you,
II you desire a sure cure from your dis
ease, to Immediately write him about
your case. 1t will cost you nothing to
get his very valuable advice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
STOLEN By TRAMPS
Little Frank Etrausser Ill
Treated by RufRans.
PRISONER IN A MOUNTAINS CAVE,
he Finally Makes Hls Hsoaps and Rsaoha.
His Hams Almost Dead.

The TrampS Travelled nom CITY TO city
snd Made the Boy Bsg AGeney ana Food
for Thsm-As Nighs They Terrdrtaea
Him by Holding = LAehtoa Candle 70 Hia
Bare Feet to Prsvsnt Him from Eseauaps
The Men 1ntspaed 90 Hold Him for
ARaDsOm frOm<IziS Father.
SRA1foK1N, Pa, March 16.--The 10
year-old son Of Capt. Frank Strausser
has been found half frozen ON the outtI
skirts of town. He was kidnapped ~
tramps few weeks ago and suffered 3ll1
treatment at their hands. He escaped
from their mountain cave ON Monday
and reached here entirely exhausted !.
He said that on WaShinRtonss Birth
day, with several companions, he viaieed
the 'Tramps' Inn" He gave . tramp q
piece of silver for tattooing his arm. The
tramp then said; Unless you meet me
here tonight will strangle YOU" The
little fellow was covted, and that eve
ming, after supper walked to the
''Tramps' Inn. )"
''Is your father rich ~ asked the
tramp. Frank replied that he was. More
tramps arrived and after q hasty CON.
sultation, Frank was ferced to accom-
pany them to the railroad, where a
freight train was boarded. The boy at
tempted to call for help, and bag was
thrown over his head. He fall asleep,
and on awakening found himself speed
ing westward with his abductors. When
he cried they beat him. Pittsburg was
reached, and there the little fellow was
told to beg. Once q policeman pas sed,
and Frank was about to speak to him.
when he was forced into q dive near BY
gagged and tied Later, the tramps,
with their captive, tramped to another
city.
Frank says he was dubbed and tor
tured, and at night was handcuffed to
one of his abductors. Last Friday the
leader went to the city to get a news
paper to see whether Mr.. Strausser had
offered ransom. The others lounRed
about the camp, which was near . rail-
road. While they were drinking Frank
crawlOd few feat away, when he was
discovered. The tramps held q lighted
candle TO his bare. fest, tied him TO q
stake and lay down TO slaep.
Frank managed Co free himself and
rem to the railroad, whsrs he boarded q
freight train. It was not until he
reached Shsnookin that he knew where
he was. He had fallen down by the side
OF the track when found by police
man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
A NEW DEPARTURE,

have not advertised in our local pa
pers for the past three years. have had
all the orders could conveniently take
care of from my old patrons and fair
share of new ones, SO that did not think
1t necessary to make push for more Gus
tom, but this spring have to announce a
new departure. have moved in the new
building adjoining, recently erected by
Messrs Brown and Parsons My new par
lor is far superior to the old one in al re
spects. Furthermore have arranged
with Mr. Louis L Storm to be my assis-
tant for the future. Mr. Storm has been
In business as Merchant Tailor in our city
for the past three years. Judging from
what have seen of him and his work for
the past year, will say that he is prac-
teal tailor of ripe experience from the
needle up. Those who have had garments
made by Mr. Storm will bear me ont in
this statement. He is q tailor of refined
taste and well qualified to satisfy the
wants of the younger and stylish custom
era. Mr. Storms friends and patrons viii
find that in his new quarters he can sup
ply their wants far more satisfactorily
than ever before, for we have choice a.
sorted stock of Spring and Summer
Woolens on our counters to select from.
In the future as In the past, j shall look
after the welfare of my old friends and
customers. With many thanks TO them
for the steadfast patronage they have
given me In the past, IremAin
Very respectfully yours,
PHIL SIMMONS, Practical Tailor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
NOTlCE.

The undersigned justices of the peace of
the town of Waterbury, by the authority
vested in them by the revised statutes,
section S,757 hereby, make the following
rule relating to dogs in said town: An
dogs in said town shall be either confined
or killed by their owners. keepers or har-
borers, except those muzzled, to the &C.
ceptance of the selectmen of said town.
Only dogs so muxxled may run at large.
All persons violating this rule win be la
BILE to the penalties prescribed by the
statutes.
Said rule shall be- In, force from and
after the date Of It's publication until fur
Their notice. O. q, RooT,
ID. r. WEBSTER, I'll
CHARLES w. GILLETTR,
GEoRGE 81. CowEL.L.
NATHANIEL r. BRONSON,
JoHNP. KEEL6oo,
Cd. GHxGa6,
JoHN O'NnfEE;xs
RoxBA1 A. Lows,
W1EeeN II. PkEn1ns
Cn1n1lfn A. oo&aslfy
Retea Maf6M t9f 1oc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
sullivan .Geta. enc Ne,v.,

CaIcAeo, March 1G.-John L. Sullivan
received despatch from James Wakely
announcing that the match with Corbett
had been fixed for September T. In
speaking of the matter shortly after re-
ceiving the telegram, the champion un-
bosomed himself as follows: We'll, I
am to fight an American. would
rather have had q crack at Mitchell or
Slavin, but 1t seems that this was not to
be. meant what ! said In my ulti-
matum that would prefer foreigner,
but Corbett has opened his mouth at me
about as much as the EngIishmen, and 4
might as well have it ont with him y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16

ALBANY, N. " March 16.-Senator
Cantor has introduced in the Senate a
bill to incorporate a general electric
company In this State with a capital of
800, 900, with a privilege to increase It
to $50, 0O0, 600 If they so desire it. It re-
heves the corporation from the State tax
of one-eighth Of one per cent. and makes
their tax one-twentieth of one per cent.
so as to make it the same as that of New
Jersey, whereAa general electric company
is formed in the same way. 1t is de-
signed to test the sentiment in the State
as to whether the increased tax over New
Jersey Is not driving large corporations
from the State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
MAps rHINoa LIVELY.
Supposed Burglars and Dsfsottves FIgh
Q Duet ON n Train.


. Duel ON \ Train.
Wu1nxeTca, Del, March l8.-Aboat {
o'clock yesterday morning, while Rail.
road Detective Hutchins end pnlicerSfea
Smith and 1ocksrman were in the Della
ware RailroRd station Rs Dover, foui
men, supposed to be the burglars whd
blew open Eve safea in Milford on Sun.
day night, entered and bought ricketr
for Wilmington. When the Norfolk
express arrived the four men got intd
the smoking car. The officers also got
into the car.
After the train had got under way and
was running thirty miles an hour, De-
tective Hutchins approached one Of the
men, who was sitting by himself, and
saidi 81 want you; there Is NO use trying
to get away now" As he said this
Hutchtns put = revolver at the mans
head. Like fash the man struck the
of1cer's arm and threw it up, the revolt
yer dropping from his hand. With the
other hand the man knocked Hutchinn
over. Then the man began to shoot at
the detective.
Conductor Lewis entered the car and
told the men to cease firing or he would
pull the bell-cord. One Of the other men.
a. once covered Lewis and kept him in
corner of the car. Several shots were
exch6nged and the eight or ten passen-
gers lodged behind seats.
The four men finally got onto the
platform Of the car and more shots were
exchanged 0nicer Smith was shot
through the hand.
The excitement was intense and the
four men jumped from the train and
disappeared. The officers left the train
Mt Middletown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
Run on a Rockville BANK,

ROCKVILLE, March 16.-The greatest
excitement was caused in this tovr
to-day by run on the Rockville SAY.
ings bank, which is believed to be one
of the strongest institutions in the state
Last night rumors were circulated
among the German residents of the city
many OF whom are depositors Of the
insolvent. The origin of the rumor is a
mystery and has no foundation. Before
the doors Of the bank were opened this
morning at 10 o'clock, a number OF
depositors gathered outside. Since the
opening of the bank there has been a
steady run. The bank officers are pay
ing all without hesitation. The annual
report of the bank, which was issued
October /, 1891, showed that the bank
surplus 1856, 900. There were then s, 7OS
depositors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
ngTRICT. OF WATERBURY, ss, Prcbat

nBTRICT OF WATERBURY,, IS, Probate
II Court, March 18. 1922.
Estate Fl George VI. Robbins, of Waterbury, in
said district; insotRent debtor.
Upon The application of George Robbins,
pray ing that he be allowed insolyent benefits,
under the statute. as per application on file
more lily appears. it is
ORDERED-that said application be heard
and determined at. The probate offce In Water
bury, IN said district, on the .1st day Of March
A. D., 1899, at 0'ciock in the forenoon, and
plication and the time and place of hearing
thereon, by pubftshing the same one time In
some newspaper having a circulation iu said
dlntrct, ~ ELLIS PHELAN. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
Chaplin Confirmed Railroad Commissions.

ALBANY. N. Y, March 16.-Alfred E.
Chaplin of Brooklyn was sent in to the
Senate as nominee for railnoad commits
sioner in place Of Isaac Baker, the pres
emit commissioner. MIR. McCarren asked
immediate confirmation on the ground
that Mr.. Chapin had been Mayor Of
Brooklyn and Speaker Of the Assembly.
Senator Erwin objected ON the ground
that it Yves an appointment Of q Democrat
instead Of . Republican. He asked that
it be referred to q committee. The nomi-
nation was confirmed by party vote.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, IS, Frobat.

nIsTRICT OF WATERBURY, IS, Frobats
~ Court, Mar 16 1892 .2e-
Estate of Israel L Bernstein, of Waterbury, In
in said district insolvent debtor.
The trustee having exhibited his =ad.
minIstration account with said estate to this
Court for allowance, it is
Ordered, that the 10 h day Of Mar, A. D., 1892,
fee in Waterbury. be and the same Is assigned
for hearing on the allowance of said admins.
directs the trustee to cite all
persons interested therein to appear at
this order In some newspaper published
in New Haven county. and having circulation
In said district. ELLIS PHELAN, judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
ROBBED AT MONTE CARLO.

Lady Randolph ChurchilI's Pocket Picket
OF Money and Jewels.
MONTE CARLO, Marck 16.-Lady Ran
dolph Churchill's pocket was picked in
the Casino here last evening. She was
in crowd with a group of friends when
she felt pull at her skirt and saw q
man who had been pushing his way
through her party hurry of with his
hand in his coat pocket. A few minutes
later she reached for her purse and 1t
was gone.
The purse contained between $500 and
1925 in gold, several large jubilee coins
and several rings The total value OF it's
contents she estimates at about 81, $50.
The matter was reported at once to the
police, but no orrests have been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
BRIBERY INVESTIGATION.
SaratOGS Police Commissioners Send
Their ROsiEnAtIon

SaratOGs Police Commissioners Send in
Their ROsiEnAtiOnS.
SARATooA, N z, March 18-The In.
vsstigatiOn into the charges Of bribery
and blackmail against Police Commits.
.sioners R. F. Knapp and W. H. Gailor
was to have begun before the village
board Of trustees to-day.
Knapp and Gailor had asked the vii.
lage president to call the investigation,
and the village has been in a high state
Of expectancy for q week.
Last night Knapp and Gailor handed
their designations to the village presi-
dent. This action will do away with
the proposed investigation, and If any
further action is taken it must be before
the grand jury, which meets in April.
A large number Of witnesses, includ-
ing the keepers Of half q dozen gam
bling houses had been summoned by the
board Of trustees
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
About q Rloclr Burned.

5 KnEANNINo, Pa, March 1e.-Fire de-
Btroyed almost an entire block OF BUSH
ness houses in the center of the city
yesterday. Four large warehouses, sew
eral stores and dwellings were consumed
and many other buildings damaged. The
loss will aggregate &125, 600; insurance
about $50, O0O. The origin of the fire is
q mystery, and by many is believed to
have been the work of an incendiary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
40 Euthuslastle TarIn Rssorm a1o..,n

BosTox, March 16.-Ths New England
Tariff Reform League head one Of til :
most enthusiastic and largely attended
meetings I'm its history ut tho American
House last evening. Tho president, Hon,
Henry L Pierce, presided, and ringing
addresses In advocacy of tariff reform
were delivered by VIM. Lloyd Garrison
and other prominent tariff reformers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
NJ AbeIlla'a Will

PANS, March l6-Tho news that N.
Abeille has left a will beoueathinn hiG
property to the youngest child of Mrs.
Deacon has considerably strengthened
Mr.. Deacon's case in public opinion, az
this Is considered virtual acknowledge
ment on the part OF Abeille. Mr..
Deacon has claimed that the child
was his own, but those who have seen it
aver that its appearance fully sustains
the provision for its support which M.
Abeille saw it to make.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
Determined to Capture the Outlaws.

JEFFERSON CTY, No., March 10.-Gov.
OF the murder Of Deputy'Sherin Williams
and eChe lynching of Bright at Onark,
fancy county, on Saturday night He
has instructed the sheriff of Taney
county to summon a posse sufficient to
capture the outlaws, the Governor prom
Using to send State aid il the sheriff is
unable to secure force enough. The
scene of the trouble is in the southwest
ern partsof the State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
HI. wife Allsxs. Adultery.

TRENTON. NJ J., March Solomon
Reineman, q New York salesman, by q
suit begun in the Court Of Chancery
here, has been made defendant in a
divorce suit His wife, Mrs. Emma
Reineman, now living in Newark, iles a
bill alleging adultery. He was formerly
a prosperous Trenton merchant. and was
treasurer OF the New jersey Democrati G
League: .a-- .f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
a 10000 rrottinr Race. :.

CHICAGO, March 16.-C. w. williams,
Of Independence, Ia, owner of Allerton,
recently issued q challenge to trot
against any stallion in the world q race
OF milo heats, three In i've in harness, at
the trottinR meeting to be held, at indie
pendence in August for purse Of $lO,-
OO4 Budd Doble wired Williams, ac-
cepting the challenge on behalf of Axtell,
provided the entire purse of $40, 900
shOnld go to thewinneE, to which Will
lfaUn6 AsaAuEAd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
canada WON'T RoolprOoase,.

OTTAWA. Ont, March 16.-Sir John
Thompson, ON behalf Of the government.
replying to . question In Parliament.
said that the government had NO inten.
ton Of arranging reciprocity OF copy
right between Canada and the United
States, as NO necessity existed for such
action
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
Ths olymp.e cles wan c,Ae De. ooo.

NEW oRLnANs, March 10.-4The olym-
Pic Club directors at a meeting Last
night decided to give q purse Of $21, 600
Tor Sullivan and Corbett to contest Tor.
President Noel sent kilograms 70 Sttl-i
Ivan and Corbett informing them Of the
clubs decision
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-16
Dsnle. Ehas Hla Eye slrhs : Fall,nr.

LoNpoN, March 16.-Sir william Har.
court requests that the reports Of his eye
sights failing be denied. He saws that
both his eyes are perfectly sound and
that he has had no occasion to consult
with occulists regarding them. The
stories that he is almost blind, he SAYS.
are Of political origin.