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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11

In the said communication" All mail matter sent to or by the editor was to be carried free of postage. An appro- priation to sustain the journal was, of course, q necessity, and most folks would be satisfied to have an appropria- tion if there was money in the treasury The alliance, however, anticipated that defeat which might result from scar city of governmental funds, so it put in Il provision that "in case there shall be no money in said treasury, then it shall be the duty of the secretary of the treas ury to cause a sufficicncy of the dcclar- atory full legal-tendcr money of the United States of America to be pre- pared on sill1-threadcd paper exclusive ly, in the highest style of hand-roller plate printing"
 Then the alliance became peculiarly philanthropic and 1t framed bill in which it was provided that whenever in a criminal action of proceedings in the courts of the district any attorney or counselor should, by order of the court, defend a person charged with an of fense, and "when that person is desti- tute of means, the attorney is to be paid for his services by the government, the compensation not to exceed $15 per day"
 Now the Wngeworlxers' Political alli- ance had an eye to business when 1t caused the introduction of a bill pro- viding for a government establishment of department of banking, by which the banking business of tho country was to be done at cost. Loans wel 0 t4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
Perfume from Pompeii.

A gentleman recently in this city, says the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, had quite a curiosity-a box of perfume from Pompeii. The box was of marble or alabaster, about two inches square and closely sealed When opened it was found to be full of sort of poma- tum or grease; hard, but very fragrant. The smell somewhat resembled that o1 roses, but was much more fragrant. What the perfume was made of cannot be conjectured now, but it is singular that men in the nineteenth century should be able to regale their noses with nerfnJna nrcr""a@ ir tho G-~AA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
BIRDS ON THE DEFENSIVE.

Cheir Traits of Self-Preservation Arc De- velOped in Native WiIdS.
 The attitudes that some large birds
 place themselves Tn would protect them
 in comparatively open places, says 8 writer in Cornhill. Unless one had
 seen it, one would hardly give the rap torres credit for this, but they practice 1t to perfection. This class of birds has been my favorite study from boyhood, and shall never be able to finish the study, for something fresh Is continu- ally coming before me. The eagle, for one, places himself in strange positions, mere bundled-up bunch of feathers to look at. A friend of mine. who recent ly visited Achill island, the island of the eagle, was on the cliffs with his wife and some other friends when a lady saw in a cleft of the rocks close to her what she thought was a splendid tuft of feathers that had been blown there by the wind. On stepping to plck them up, out from the cleft dashed magnificent eagle, leaving behind him
 tuft of feathers as a memento Vigilant as the bird is, he is frequently walked over. After gorging he gets drowsy; indeed, it is only under these circumstances that such a thing could take place. Falcons, hawks-the
 larger species-can compress their feathers and look very slim if they think it necessary to do so. As to the owls, they can hump up into any posi- tion they think most suitable. It is
 useless to look for these self-preserving traits in any of the family kept in
 geological collections, for the birds are
 so accustomed to see large numbers of people passing or standing in front of them that they treat the. whole matter
 with perfect indifference. They know that at certain time their food will be brought them, and that they are other
 wise perfectly safe. Then the raptores in wild state have a bloom on their ! plumes like the bloom on a bunch of grapes, which is not often seen when ir captivity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
A HAUNTED BLANKET.
It Made Trouble for Passengers on
 Sleeping Car.

It Made Trouble for Passengers on .
 Sleeping Car.
 "I once occupied sleeping car berth that was haunted" said 8 commercial traveller to St. Louis Globe-Democrat man. Ut was lower III. rode in 1t from Chicago to Detroit, and I'll tell you spent a horrible night. The weather was pretty cold, and, as am subject to neuralgia, I tucked the blanket in close around my neck to avoid the draught, and was just dog ing off when heard a most unearthly laugh and the blanket was suddenly pulled away from my chin and half of my chest. Itwas only ten o'clock, but everybody was in bed, and when peeped out to see if anybody was play ing a joke on me not soul was in sight.
 'I tucked the blanket around my neck again without really thinking much about the disturbance and was soon in another doze, when off went the, blanket once more and again I heard the shrieking laugh. I hastily readjusted the blanket and tried to at | tribute the matter to my own nervous ness, but the blanket was yanked away at once to the hyena-like laugh ac- compartment. I looked out into the aisle again, but nobody was there. looked toward the foot of the
 bed, and 1t seemed to me that blue flames were dancing there. My flesh
 began to creep. could hear my heart l pumping like Corliss engine. As my
 fear grew saw white figure stretched at full length through the section panel
 work, its feet toward or against mine. The blue flames seemed to play all over
 it and to leap from the eyes and the
 mouth of the figure when the demon
 laugh was uttered. The tugging at the
 blanket continued. I trembled and poured precipitation. I could not rise. I rolled out of the berth into the aisle, and maybe didn't hunt up the porter of that car. told him the story. | "'Gracious! graciousp he exclaimed,
 his eyes bulging. Tze got dat hoodoo blanket. Oats blanket, boss, what | was in berf whar a man died wid de | jimjams. No, he didn't die in dat bert but dat wus his blanket, an when 1t comes out O the laundry some ones
 boun' to git it, and Ize done gone an
 got it dis trip. Nobody wat gifts it ever gifts the bes' O dat ghost, an guess l
 bettah give you anoder blanlSit UT you won't sleep tonight
 ''I got another blanket and slept all right. The porter told me there was
 always complaint from the passenger who got the haunted blanket. This oc-
 cured a year ago, and suppose the blanket is on the road yet"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
BRONCO BREAKING.
A Proccedi E That Is Full of Action an,
 Excite

Proccedi E That Is Full of Action and
 Excitement.
 A loose, sandy spot is chosen for the breaking of the "bronco," the name by which the wild horses Of California and Arizona are known. Squealing, strug- gling, biting, kicking, bucl1ing, rolling in the dust, and double back somer- sault-these are parts of the grand per formance whenever a bronco is broken to the saddle. Capt. Bourl1e describes in his book, ''On the Border with Crook, '' the fun and excitement associated with breaking ''broncos' by a troop of United States cavalry.
 The animal was first thrown, blind folded, and then the bridle and saddle were put on. the latter girthed so tight ly that the horses eyes started from their sockets. Then, armed with pair of spurs of the diameter of a soap-plate and a mesquite club big enough to fell an OK, the Mexican "vaquero" got into the saddle, the blinds were cast off, and the circus began.
 There would be one moment of doubt as to what the ''bronco" was going to do; now and then it might seem for a few seconds as if a really mild-man- nered steed had been sent to the post by some mistake of the quartermaster's department. But this doubt never last ed very long. The genuine "bronco" can always be known from the spurious one by the fact that when he makes up his mind to "bucl1," he sets out upon his work without delay, and with vim that means business.
 If there were many horses arriving in "bunch," there would be lots of fun. The men would mount, and amid the encouraging comments of the lockers on would begin the task of subjuga- l ton.
 The bronco nearly always looked around and up at his rider with an ex- pression that was benignant; then he would roach his back, get his four feet punched together, and await develop ments. If the rider foolishly listened to the suggestions of his critics, he would always mistake this temporary paroxysm of docility for fear or lack o1 spirit.
 "Arrah, thin, shtick yer sphurs int him, Nor iarty," some foolish bystandel would call out. No sooner did the rider heed this evil advice and strike the bronco's Hanks with his rowels thar the air would be filled with revolving mass of mane and tail and flying hoofs while the Irishman would shoot like ( meteor into the sand and blow it uI | with his chin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
Weather Forecast.
parade.

WASHINGTON. D. C., April 11.-For Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont: Generally fair, variable winds.
 For Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Con- necticut: Cloudy and threatening weather but probably without rain, light variable winds but mostly from the east, slightly warmer.
 For Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsyl- va ma, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland: Generally fair, light variable winds mostly from the north, slightly warmer except in southern New Jersey.
 For Western New York and Western Penn- sylvania: Generally fair weather. light eastcrly winds shifting to southeastcrly, warmer in tho lake regions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11

be returnable at the pleasure of the borrower. A "secretary of banking is created and the treasurer of the United States is directed to furnish him with funds necessary ito carry out the provisions of this act" In case there is no money in. the treasury the treasury department is directed to issue the amount required. This msney, the bill directed, should range in twenty eight denominations, from one mill to five thousand dollars, namely: One, two, three and five mills, one, two, three and five cents, one, two, three and five dimes, one, two, three and five dollars, one, two, three and five eagles, one, two, three and five condors or hun dred dollars, and one, two, three and five talens or thousand dollars, re- spectively, and be illustrated when practicable with objects and scenes from nature and without vignettes of persons or pictures of battles"
 All of these bills died in various com mittee rooms, and then the Wageworlz- CTS Political alliance undertook to de- stroy all of our gold and silver money by causing the introduction of bill which provided: That it shall not be lawful for the secretary of the treasury or other officer under him to coin any more of the money of the United States of America on metal after the passage of this act, and any violation of this section, upon conviction in any district court of the United States, should be punished by imprisonment for life"
 The above is only part of the legis- lative work attempted by the Wage workers Political alliance. The records of the senate and house are burdened with thousands of words of printed matter in the form of bills, petitions, resolutions and joint resolutions. And yet, after all, this formidable organiza-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
The Smallest .Governm.at.

Moresnet, which lies between Bel
 gium and Germany and has n population of two thousand, is the smallest govern
 ment in the world. There is a senate of ten members, who are appointed by the mayor. He is appointed by tws delegates, one from Germany and ons from Belgium. The territory was made independent in 1915 to settle dispute Germany and Belgium both wanted i on account of its tin mines, but neithe1 of them got it The territory contains
 trife over two square miles of ground
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
TO PROSECUTE s.ooo.

United States Authorities Afrer People
 Who Want to Deal in "Greeu GoOds."
 ST. LOUIS, April 11.-District Attorney Reynolds has received from Chief Postoffice Inspector Dice to be used as evidence against individuals throughout Missouri and Arkansas about 5000 letters, all di- rect offer or inquiries relative to purchase of ''green goods".
 In decision which was rendered at Springfield recently, Judge Phillips of the United States Circuit Court held that an individual who purchased or offered to purchase "Green goods was equally guilty.
 copy of theAdecis' on i< now awaited by District Attorney Reynolds and as soon as it arrives action will be taken in the 3,000 cases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11

in speaking of the inborn charac- ter of his distinguished brothers re ligion, Rev, Arthur Brooks, in q eulogy of the late bishop said that, it had become so controlling factor in his life that, although left entirely to his inclination, he had turned to the ministry as his life work, even before he had finished his college education at Harvard. He had not re. garded it in any 'sense as a sacrifice, but privilege. It was a choice, too, made against protests of his college mates, to whom his early achievements with them had given promise of great career
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
Old Frees in N1as ,ach uset:s.

There are a dozen great oaks a, Waverly, Mass, which are said to be survivals of forest that must have ex- isted as far back as the tenth century, and there Is a larger one at Ipswich that is supposed to be oldep. Waverly also has an old elm that is larger than any tree in the state, if not In New England. The state park commissioner will take means to preserve the treci and make them public property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
SINCE jeweled fillets became the rage

SINCE jeweled fillets became the rage
 among rich women New York jewellers have produced many fabulously ex- pensive things of this sort. Regular coronets are not uncommon, and one jeweler has made to order for a New
 York woman a reproduction of one of Queen Victoria's crowns. an elaborate affair of gold enriched with handsome work and jewels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11

DrC. W. Vests Nerve and Brain Treat mont, a Prostration caused by alcohol or tobacco, Wake fulness Mental Depression, Softening 0f Brain, mature o.d Age, and all Female Weaknesses, caused by over-exertion or brain: mon hs six bottles to cure. ELch order for boxes, with & will send writ. en guarantee to refund money If not cured Guarantee issued only by R. e Partree, DruggAt, Waterbury. Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
Co-OpsTatiVe Tailoring. . Co.,

On or about March 18th we will move into our new store, a few doors above our present location, and with increased facilities and greater resources, we mean to in- crease the very liberalI policyTwe have always maintained in dealing with our patrons 10 such an extent that our customers will be pleasant ly surprised and highly gratifed.
 We are bound to convince all those in need of Garments, that we are the firm that can and willIdo better by its patrons than any other tailoring establishment in New England.
 We still guarantee you a saving of from 15 to 25 per cent from prices of other merchant tailors. We still are willing to deliver gar ments to you on small weekly pay ments.
 In addition to all these great in- ducements we will make every twentieth order free of charge. Every twentieth suit, every twen- tieth overcoat or every twentieth pair of pants we will take order for we will deliver without charge. We make this unprecedented offer for the purpose of acquainting all and everybody that doing business on the CO operative plan is the only and most liberal way. For further information call at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11

ALL the mountain sheep in Colorado are owned by the state and carefully protected. The penalty of staying a mountain sheep in Colorado is ten years in the penitcntiary. This is prob ably the se,crest game law upon the statute books of any state, but it is oc- c0sionally violated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
Gambling In China.

The Chinese are inveterate gamblers. It is said that when Chinamen has lost everything else he will even stake his finger joints. If he loses he chops a joint off with hatchet, dips the stump in oil, and resumes play. If he loses again he chops off another joint. and so on till all arc oOue 4...t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
New York Proouce aIarkets.

NEW YORK, April 1O.-w HEAT Moderate ly actiye. steady. May 1884, July S01&. No. mixed 52io.
 OATS-Dull, steady. May 3oia. June .5l4 State 3Ga47.
 BEEF-Quct. steady. Extra mess. S1.50a $50: family. S11 .0Oal2.OO.
 PORK-Inuctivc, frm.--Ncw moss, SlS.55. Old mess. S11.75.
 LARD-Quict, nominal Steam rendered. $l0.-0.
 BARLEY-DulI. firm. Western GOa75. Toronto. No. 1. 02: Toronto, No. J, S5:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
Too Late.

It is one of the attributes of a good teacher that he knows how to say things in a wny to make them remcm- bcrcd.
 During my second year at the Jeff erson medical college in Philadelphia '' writes physician, Il had classmate whom it would not be uncharitablc tc call dIeilarl. Cne of the professors was in the habit of taking the boys un- awarcs and quizzing them He said to this fellow one day:
 "'IIow much is a dose of - giving the technical name of croton oil
 "'A tcaspoonful.' was the reply.
 "Thc professor made no comment and the fellow soon realized that he had made mistake. After quarter of an hour he sc.C:
 "'Profcssor, 1 want to change my answer to that question:
 "It's too late, Mir. -,' responded the professor, looking at his watch. 'Youl patients been dead fourteen minutes" IN. Y. World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
JOSEPH \, JACKSON, IRCHIT{CTI
Lilley's Block.
Waterbury, Conn

LiIIey's Block. WRterbury, Conn, And 2i7 West l25th St, New York.
 Plans and Superintendence for all classes of uildipgs. .. Many years sue, essful experience enables me to secure for clients the best results with the least expenditure,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11

Chess Championship Gaues Begin To-day.
 KoKoMo, Ind, April n.-Em nnuel Lasker and Jackson Showalter, the chess champions, have met and arranged the | prellminaries of their match. Play be- | gins this evening"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
BUTTER

Creamery. State and Penn. 26 u27l: Creamery, VI eSUern. firsrs. ............9 96 a27 Creamery, Western, seconds. .........94 u25 .3tate dairy, h. f. tubs, extras 20 c,,:17
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11

ASSETS
 Loans or real estate mortgages Qirst
 due on demand, 91,aa6 oO
 hands of bonded agents. s.457.s7 Collateral loans and bills. receivable. l2,Ts.7s Accrued interest, s.nSa. STE .S4 Loans on renewal renew interest, sswT s67sGO ~ and. agents ledger balances, 90,559.6s
 over cost, and advances to members. 1,sss.5o
 ' value; ~ 4,7s5.eo
 Total assets, saO4 a74s5
 LIABILITIES.
 Current expense items. 1,5s5,ss Losses reported. not due. }of which
 oo5. so,eseoo Losses in process of adjustment. s,119 34
 Total liabilities, s sO.ss5s6 Total assets. $so4.e74es Total liabilities. 3O.855,S6
 Net surplus over liabilities. s17s9:9.ss INSURANCE ACCOUNT. 1asasspfs Rnsas sdons ,a astss es s Number of policy holders. 4,501.
 Gain in income from policy holders ., Gain in insurance in force, s4sOSo.oO Gain in membership, 631 Gain 1H insurance WrlLCe0 III January
 - mol months in 1sSs, '' " ~ lOsose.oo Gain for same months in income, 6.44e.91 Insurance written in Connecticut in The lso eompany has paid in claims over aoooeoSo
 w4TEnRUEr GoNN; February s1: 1929:
 the Connecticut Indemnity Association of
 Waterbury, Conn:
 examination of the books of account, records and vouchers of the Association, we have to re- of vouchers of the Association the annual state D ent of the officers, made to the members and shareholders and to the Insurance Departmenta the same correct. Assets and iabiiities are ment. and found that all just losses have been ssSPBes BeeR Raia @ sRf shat all Our examination convinces us that the As dition. f honestly and ably managed. and that the in. Respectfully submitted, 4: 4 Ahissa9.lr0s hqPess. Auditors. OTIs NoRTHRoP, Mr.1 PendletOn is an expert accountant, in charge. of the accounting department of the Waterbury Brass company. MT. Hodges Is the MT. Nort6rop is a retired merchant OFFICERS. V. L. SAWYER, President. COL. J. B. DOHERTY, First Vice. President. J. H. GUERNSEY, Second vice-Prcsident. K. A. WRIGRTi Secretary.
 W. P: GRETTER. Assistant Manager. Agency A. NJ. BLAKEsIEY, Treasurer Reserve Fund. THOMAS L. AXTELI.E, M. D., Medical Director. GSVRs GSHH E Msasscr for conneo
 DirectorsEH W. Lake. E. A. Judd. H. L.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. April 1O.-Moncy on call steady at 4a5.
 Prime mercantile paper 6n7 per cent.
 The Clearing House statement was: Ex- changes 3S4. 165. .495. Balances S5, ,2O3,512 The Sub-Treasury was debtor at the Clear ing House S:I42.909.
 Government bonus steady.
 State bonds dull.
 Rallroad bonds quiet and firm.
 The market developed strength after noon Prices advanced right through the list under moderate purchases for both the long and l ahnrf nnn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11
A Masculine Trait

MaSculine Trait MT. Kissam-Do you think there is a man in the moon, Miss Giddcy? Miss Glddey--Quite likely. It gets full periodically Wasp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11

Mr.I Pendleton is an expert accountant, in charge of the accounting department of the Waterbury Brass company. Mir. Hodges is the chief accountant at the Citizens National benk MT Northrop is a retired merchant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-11

For the Year Ending December sI, 1899.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-22
Home Manners.
From the New York Ledger.

From the New York Ledger.
Company manners are, by all
odds, the worst element that ever
entered into a family. Just why
people should indulge themselves
in all sorts Of careless, Indifferent
and ill-bred habits when they are
alone at home, and put on a veneer
OF courtesy, availability and polish
when somebody comes, is one of
the many mysteries of this very
mysterious thing that we call life.
How much easier it would be to
maintain the steady, uniform de-
pertinent, to follow out the same
theories and hold the same princi-
pies, Sunday and week days, storm
and shine, alone or in society /!
Veneers are makeshift. They may
have their uses, but are far less de-
sirable than the solid material all
through. One lasts for a little
while, the other weathers the
storms Of time, hard usage and the
wear and tear of everyday life.
One is temporary and wears out
with a little contact with the
world; the other grows better with
every passing year. The earliest
training of a child should be in
strict conformation with the most
approved society into which it is
born. That which is known as Sun
day manners or good behavior
should be the inflexible rule of the
household.
1t may be said that such things
take too much time and trouble,
and that ones home is place of
relaxation and indulgence in ones
personal peculiarities. While this
may be so, the question would i'm
mediately arise just what habits
and practices should be allowed,
and whether, under any circum-
stances, bad manners, loafing and
extreme carelessness are to be toll
Grated. When once one is trained
to good form some of the most OBJ
jectionable features of everyday
indulgence became as distasteful
as they were afOretime thought
comfortable and most necessary.