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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
ANTIQUITY OF FISHING.
How the Fair Cleopatra Fooled Antony
 With . Salt Fish.

 How the Fair Cleopatra Fooled Antony
 With a Salt Fish.
 The art of angling no doubt had it's origin in mans necessities The earliest record of mankind makes reference to the taking of fish for food. There are freuuent allusions to it in the Bible. Job, in the oldest book of all. says: "Canst thou draw out 0 leviathan with a hook, or his tongue with cord which thou lettest down? Canst thou put hook in his nose?' Homer, in the 'sIliad, " speaks of fishing in these lines: As bearing death in the fallacious bait, From the bent angle sinks the leaden weight
 And it is recorded in the Odyssey:
 As when the angler. his long rod in hand,
 On projecting rock assumes his stand.
 Casts to the fiery fry the baited snare,
 Then filings the wriggling ceptiyes in the air.
 The Romans, Greeks and other races of early days around the Mediterranean practiced the art of angling. Plutarch tells of a prank played by the fair Egyp- tian, Cleopatra, while out fishing with Antony, "They wagered on their an gling, and her divers did hang O salt fish on his hook, which he with fervor drew up."
 The ruined walls of Herculaneum and Pompeii abound in frescoes of fisher men. All along the track of history are found traces of this gentle recreation, showing the gradual improvement from the hook of bone and rude equipment oi the cave man to the elegant accessories and belongings of the modern angler.- St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
Growing Rubber Trees.

From time to time articles arc print ed in the daily and other press discours- ing upon the advantage to be gained in the cultivation of india rubber. One ad- vantage would be in the respect that the rubber tree does not grow in orchards or groves, but generally isolated, some- times not more than four or five being within the distance of a mile. It is urged that if they could be cultivated in groups the labor could be more ad- vantageously handled. Rubber growing requires a hot, moist climate, and the trees cannot be grown elsewhere. The annual rainfall on the Amazon is about 140 inches against one-quarter of that amount in tho United States. It rains, as a rule, every day. Tho temperature seldom falls below 75, its usual height being about 90. It is the ideal climate for growing rubber, which is so plenty that hardly any set of capitalists would undertake to plant trees and watch them 10 years before they recesve the first fruits of their enterprise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
Testing n Horses Wind.

While talking about horses the other day an old farmer said: "Wcll, I'm a pretty good judge of horses and can al- ways tell whether horse is short wind ed or not.
 Before 1 buy horse," he contin- ued, ''I just borrow it for about an hour or so, and then I get out on some lonely road and sec what kind of stuff he is made of.
 ''I first let him choose his own gait for couple of mile posts and finally give him plenty of rein, making him go for all he is worth. All the time just keep my eye on his launches, and If sec any rotary motion there it's sign he's thick winded, and of course every one knows that kind ain't much good. '' -Philadelphia Call.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
DUNDER'S ALMANAC.
HE INTERVIEWS THE SERGEANT ABOUT SOME MORE JOKES.

And the Mere Mention Gives Him n Fit Of
 Lauxhter-uc Describes the Efrect of the
 Jokes on the Butcher and the old
 Woman.
 ICopyriGht, 1891. by Charles B. Lewis.l
 Sergeant, I vhas come down to sec Rboudt snmc morc shokcs for my alma nac," said Carl Duuder as Inc entered the police station in high good humOr the other day.
 'Oh, seel'' replied tho sergeant as he looked up. What almanac do you refer 10, Mir. Dunder'"
 "Vky, to my almanac-'Carl Dundcr's Almanac'-of course. She vhas two hOon- cred pages und all comic except der sad pieces und advertisements. She vhas sell Ing on like hot cakes. Ha, ha, ha!''
 What arc you laughing at, MT. Dun- dcrf"
 At doso shokcs in my almanac Ha, ha, hal Oxcusc me, sergeant, but vhas a great hand for fun If I rad n shOkc, he plcascs me"
 Then thcrc arc jokes in your almanac. Mir. Dundcr9' solcmnly qucricd the ser gcant.
 Can't mako you understand, scrgCInt1 I haf got oudt some almanac She vhAs weekly. She vhas comic und sad- Sho haf some advertisements. told you all aboudt her twice times Oafcr. Didn't I come down hcrc last week und rcld you some shokcsg Say, scrgeant''- ''wcllS'
 ''Plcasc excuse me. I likc to sit down und laugh, und den rcad you some of my shOkcs."
 Tho sergeant turned around, with his ! face to tho wall, and for two minutes Mir. Dundcr slapped his legs and elevated his feet and gurglcd as if he had n hens foot in his mouth. Then he gradually rccUvercd from his emotion and aross and pulled a copy of his almanac from his pocket and read:
 Why vhas an elephant likc my frcndt MT. Schmidt? Because he vhas in dcl trunk pccsncss, from Sl cop to S25, und | all warranted What yhas dot dccfcrcncc between ar angel und n COW! Why, one has wings und der oudcr unc has horns, of course. Why vhas n clam on der seashOrc lik' n lost child on der prairict Because som' ono vhill come along und find him.
 "Scrgcant-ha, ha. ha.-hOw docs dos | shokcs hit your ribs?" laughed Mir. Dun der as hc looked over the desk.
 Arc they jokcs:'' asked tho officer n | hc dipped the end of n match in his inl bottle in place of his pen.
 "Nhcll. I should rcmarkl My sol | Shake und me invented dose shOkcS las night in shust two hours calls in de
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
A NEW NAUTICAL VOCABULARY.
Additions Made by Young Women From
 "Fresh Water Regions

Additions Made by Young Women From
 Fresh Water Regions.
 The yacht5man's vocabulary is a lam guage in itself, and the landsman often runs afoul of it. He doesn't sec why one rope should be called q sheet, an- other a halyard, third a downhaul and a fourth a slewline. One boat owner, whose hospitable deck is trodden by many of his friends, has modified his terms to conform with the suggestions or mistakes of his guests who are not expert sailors.
 For instance, one landlubber who had gone below for Q drink of water was asked what he had done with the cup.
 ''I hung it on the post" ," he said in- nocently.
 Every one roared at the idea that he could be so green" as not to know what the mast was called, but on that yacht the mast is now known as "the post" "
 A pretty girl from fresh water" district was responsible for another nau- tical word. The strips of canvas used in tying up the sails are called stops. Some one wanted the stops and could not find them for the instant.
 What are you looking for?'' asked the young woman.
 'I am looking for the stops. They were here little while ago"
 'The stops? Oh, you mean tho tapes. They're under this rug"
 And now the sails are bound with tapes"
 Another young woman from an in- terior state had read enough nautical stories to have caught n few phrases here and there. For one thing. she knew that hard tack" was a staple ar ticle of diet at sea On q visit to the east this damsel went sailing. She was anxious to learn, and when she heard the man at the wheel say "hard lee" she asked some questions and found out what it meant.
 A little later the steersman said the yacht was going about. Some of the | guests were paying no attention and seemed in danger of being struck by the boom as it swept over to the other side of the yacht
 Hard tack hard tackr' cried out the young woman cxcitcdly. All managed to duck their heads il time to escape the spar if they didn't know what the maiden meant by "hart tack" and another joke was added tC tho yachts store of them.-Ncw Yorl | Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
He Couldn't Fail
A Bruaal Hint

A rich young lady bClonginG to one of tho rcigning families of fashion was IT. clining on n couch in her buudOir one morning. after s!cnding n r,stl,-SS night, when q courier was announced The lady was very r-ticcnt. The visitor was a borc and an intCrminahlc talkCr. who could ''spuut and spout and sTsnut in one weak, washy. everlasting food In fart, he was one of thosc fellows of whnm it has been said that their heads arC like missionary boxcS-''it Is difficult enough to get anything into them, but still harisr to eCt anything out again.
 What. yawning alrCadys" he CX- claimed You have douhilrsS rNCiv,yl several stupid visitors nlrcldy this morn ing''
 No" she rCPlici- You arv the first go -TFufh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
MAKING TIE GUNS LOOKS SMART
How the Glossy Brown Coat Is Put on tue
 Cannon the New Cruisers.

How the Glossy Brown Coat Is Put on the
 Cannon on the New Cruisers.
 Ever since our government has been building up its great white navy thousands of visitors have Et'sicycd the mCn-of-war whenever an anchorage in port has afford c1 an oppnrt unity. Officers and men have been piled with questions concerning ev- erything aboard ship, from the pennant that fiuItcrs from her truck to the myste- rics of her double bottom. The pondcrous tapcrng rifles of the warship, with their training wheels, cngS and recoil cylinders, elicit perhaps most of the admiration and questioning. The visitor stands, all eyes and ears, as bluCiackct swings open the br, ch of the gun and explains the mech ani:in of the block and vent. Then the laEdsIuan g;iZvs long and admiringly through the sslittCring riflcd hars and wonders at the terrific power of SO pretty and graceful a machine And at last, when the brrcch block has been clattcrcd back into place. the visitor in nine cases out of t"n will ask question that has been perplcxing him ever since he laid eyes on the gun.
 ''Iow do you obtain that deep bronze color on the outside of these guns?" The qucstoncr is well aware that the gun is of steel, and he notices that the bronze color stops abruptly just over the
 
 brown surface, with its darker lines, like the grain of polished mahogany, and has probably given it surrcptitiouS little scratch with his nail without being any wiser. The russct gloss deflcs the scratch, and the visitor repeats his query. Then | Jack proceeds to tell tho process by which tho guns on our fighting craft are kept | cleaner and GlOSsicr than those of any navy | in the world. When n rifle comes from the ;r | vent rusting during transit, and this coat ing iS kept on until the huge steel struc. | turc has been lifted into its carriage. The | grease is then removed by carefully wash | ing the gun in strong solution of com | mcrcial potash or I've. It is washed twice with this liquid and allowed to dry thor | oughly- The gun is then like a glistening l silver tube.
 The next operation. and one requiring | moro care, is the application of n mixture | of sulphatc of copper dissolved in sweet | spirits of hitter. To m ounce of each i. added n pint of distilled water. Foul | coats of this are poured on and rubbed | down hard and allowed to dry for 24 hours | Under this treatment the silver tube i: | transformed into one of a warm reddish brown without gloss By adding arsenic to the same solution and applying again the gun assumes a darker tone. Nov | CoIncs tnc naruest part or Jack work, th' polishing. Boiled oil Is mixed with bees
 wax and turpentine until 0 comparativel! thick substance results This Is laid or and polished down with cotton rags a first and then with the palm of the hand The result Is the mahogany brown so mucl admired by inquiring visitors
 | The brown coat lasts remarkably wei
 unless the gun be fired, when the heat 0 the discharge seriously damages the pol ish.
 The last coat is replenished about ever. mOnth.-Ncw York Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
By No Means Convinced.

A patient in an insane asylum i'm agined himself dead. Nothing could drive this delusion out of the man s brain. One day his physician had hap py thought and said to him, Did you ever see Q dead man bleed?''
 ''No," ho replied.
 Did you ever hear of q dead man bleeding?"
 "No."
 Do you believe that dead man can bleed?"
 "No."
 Well. if you will permit me, will try an experiment with you and sec if you bleed or not" The patient gave his consent. The doctor whipped out his scapel and drew little blood. 'Thcre, " he said. ''you sec that you bleed. That proves that you arc not dead"
 Mot at all. the patient instantly re- piled. That only proves that dead men can bleed. '-Yankcc Blade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
Heavy Loads and Narrow Tires.

The Church road, running from Mer- chantville to Colestown and Green Tree or Evesboro. being 0 short cut for farm CTS throughout the lower end of Bur hngton county, N. J.. is being badly cut up. and it is not an uncommon thing for load of five and even six tons to be hauled over this road on 9 l1 inch tread wagon, load after load fol- lowing in the same ruts. It has been found that those roads having the heav- jest travel are rutted worst. while those on which there is most light driving are travelled most, the action of both the foot of the horse and the light wheel being to pick up the fine stone and scat ter it.-Exchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
Maud MuIIer-Up to Date.

Maud Mullrr. on a summer day.
 Calmly famed the flies away
 The judse came riding down the rad
 And checked his horse near MAusl's ahsoiic-
 -How it Is. MAna.- = he slowly slake,
 That you are mot out with Xo1r Ta&cs
 -why don't yOu do As tn the lay
 And rake the meadow, sweet with haNE
 The meadow. hay. and even the rAkc.''
 She sighed. -'Are but poets fake -we fin de si~clc maids. wot. Rake nUihin.: but our Psyche knot" ks The juds-s. with idol smashed in twain. Proceeded Ep the mad again. -EXchAn--- when sccs her. und I know what sadneS. vhas- If you doan', dot yhas all right vhill shpeak good day to you. und some pody vhas bc hangcd!''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
Better Than Equal sunrage.

The men of the present and the men of the near future must be educated to know how grievously they are burdened and hampered by the sorry roads which connect village with village and farm with farm, writes John Gilmer Speed fin a vigorous plea for good roads under the title Mud Imprisoned Women" in The Ladies' Home Journal. If the wom- en of America will take up this work of education, the lessons will be surely and profitably learned. and we will not much longer be ashamed to have our country roads compared with those of other countries And there could be no better time than this for the women of America to begin their intervention in this matter. The homo is where the best lessons are learned. Let the road lesson be taken up at once
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14

THE civilized world is already having a lesson in Asiatic warfare, and it is ap- parently astonished that 1t is so much more savage than that they are accustomed to. But if the struggle between Japan and China should lead to a few land battles, in which either side shall obtain a decided advantage. the contrsst will be liar more striking. The Orientals do not fight for position. or for prestige. or to secure basis for negotiations. They fight for "conquest." and for all that that implies in the way of slaughter and plunder. The beheading of the Chinese deserters in a body and the sinking by the Japanese of the human freight of the Chinese trans port are as natural incidents in Asiatic warfare as marches or sieges. That is un- doubtedly one reason why, before the struggle has become too fierce and san- guinary. the powers of Europe are likely to put limits to it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
Evils of Anxiety.

Anxiety is the poison of humSn life
 It is the parent of many sins and of more miseries. In a world where every thing is doubtful, where you may be disappointed and be blessed in disap- pointment, what means this restless stir and commotion of mind? Can your solicitude alter the cause or unravcl the intricacy of human events? Can your curiosity pierce through the cloud which the supreme being hath made impenetrable to mortal eye: To provide against every important danger by the employment of the most promising means is the office of wisdom, but at this point wisdom stops.-Sclccted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
The IcopocIas,n of Slang.

Teacher-Johnnie, didn't hear you talking awhile ago with some other boys about Gee Wash?
 Johnnie-Yes'm
 Teacher-well, wish you would tell me who Gee Wash is.
 Johnnie (surprisedD-Don't you know who he is?
 Teacher-I think I never heard of him before.
 Johnnie-Goshl W'h G. Wash. is George Washington, the papa of his
 cher-Oh-ah-yes, but I thought at first it was a Chinese laundryman.- Detroit Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
Almost . Tragedy.

He loved her.
 He had asked her to marry him. She had remained silent
 He persuaded and pleaded for an an- swer.
 She refused to reply.
 Then he took his hat and started away angrily.
 "One word, MT. de Shoot" she said in tragic tones, "before you go." He was awed and stopped.
 "Well, he responded sulkily, 'what is it? Speak quick, for am going away forever"
 "Yes. she murmured, and her moth- CT up stairs thought he wouldn't go away forever.
 Such is love in large cities Detroit Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14

Under the circumstances the democrats of the house acted wisely. Rule or ruin was the watchword of the senate obstruct- ionists and too great interests were at stake for the house to fight it out on these grounds. There was a demand from all sections of this great land for action on the tariff and bitter as the dose was the house could do nothing but bow to the will of the party wreckers in the senate. It is generally believed that the president will allow the bill to become a law. Per- haps he will accompany his signature with a message to the country beside which the letter to Chairman Wilson, which recently caused such a sensation. will be love letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
WaterburYFire Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES. The following are the Fire Alarm Signals under the new system: I-7 Rogers q Bro. Is Cor East Main and Niagara streets i-s Cor E&st Main and wolcCc ruaa- Is Cor High An1 Walnut streets i-S C T EASs Main and CherrJ sire<ss IT Cor East Main and Cole streets Fl Cor Noxth Em and KinEsbury streets 9s Cor North Elm North Main and Grove
 streets
 as Waterbury Manufacturing eonrsny. 3s Cor North Main and North streets 2-s Cor Buckingham and Cooke ssreets a-T Cor CT S-A and Prospect streets 9s Cor Hii.sutIe av~7ue and Fine street 2-9 Cor JchnsSn and wsEeTvflle sf--sts "a The PIAtt Bros & C.. |. wa.s.;-:y CEsoE SonIpsny nOy-nsr
 ment factorJl'
 Exchange place. sI7 Cor West Main and Willow streets- s4 Cor West Main and wsteTtown mad ss Horse Csr Railroad s.Ahle' s-s Waterbury Brass eOmTAny!' s-7 Cor Cedar and Meadow streets s-s Cor Grand and Field streets s-i-3 Cor Bank and Meadow streets ,-l-s Randolph t Onwes' sI+ Plume < Atwood Manufacturing eOn-
 panT- s-s-l No Hose Hnusa. s-9S Holmes Booth d Haydenss s-7+ Cor Charles and Porter streets S7s Cor Simons street and Washington ave Cor South Main and Grand street. t3 Cor South Main and Clay streets t-s Waterbury Watch company ts Benedict d Burnham MAnufactnrfnR
 company tS Waterbury Buckle company t-7 Cor South Main and Washington sss Scovfu Manufacturing company sa Cor Franklin and Union streets. s-s Waterbury Clock O. lease factory s4 Cor Clay and NH streets ss Cor Liberty and River streets s-EENo. Hose House. s-s Cor Baldwin aud Stone streets-
 Cor Bridge and Magi1i streets. s1 Ger pooltttle alley and puhlin sersse -sprfwfs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
All at the Head.

Glass stands first of elastic substances. pearl is the heaviest of animal sub stances, mercury is the heaviest liquid, the heaviest woods are pomegranate and lignum vitsn, cork is the lightest wood, emmensite has the highest explosive power of any substance yet invented, and platinum is the most ductile metal, capable of being drawn so fine as to be invisible. e.-Indianapolis News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14

IN reply to an interpolation from a labor member of the house of commons on Tuesday last, Sir William Harcourt an- nounced that the government, at the next session, would introduce bill to provide for the payment of members of parlia- ment. The English aristocratic idea that none but men of independent fortune ought to sit in legislative halls has re- ceived many rude shocks by the election. in ever increasing numbers, of members who are supported by their constituents. The proposed measure would still further broaden the way into parliament for the common people. and might completely democratize that venerable institution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
Modern Painting.

Paiutcr-Just have IODk al my new picture How do you like its
 Fricnd-Oh. very mush, IL l. splendid. but fancy the original Nf the Portrsli; is not quite sO rct
 Paintcr-Thc Originals Good gracious What ar, yuu talking about
 FTicnd-Why. your uncle. of CnllrSc
 Paintcr-But that isn't my uncle It's . sunriscs-Lustige BlattcE-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
The @enncrat.
o. and NJ. T. MALoNEY. PUBIIsHKRs.

THE senators are glad that the Chinese treaty, which has been before the senate so long, has at last been disposed ot There has been little doubt at any time of what the final result would be. Still it is A satisfaction to the democratic admins tration and the senators that it has been officially settled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14

RUDY's PILE sUPPosTToRY is guar snteed to cure Piles and Constipation. or money refunded. 500 per box. Send stamp for circular and Free Sample to Martin Rudy, Lancaster, Pa. Tor sale by all first olass druggists, and in Waterbury. Conn, by Cannon q Webster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14

P. P. A wonderful medicine: it gives an appetite. it invigorates and strengthens.
 F. r. P. Cures rheumatism and all pains inside, back and shoulders, knees, hips, wrists and joints.
 F. F. P. The best blood purifier of the age. Has made more permanent cures than all other blood remedies,
 F. F. F. Cures dyspepsia, chronic fe- male complaints and broken down consti tuition.
 A course of P. P. F. will banish all bad feelings and restore your health to perfect condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
Inherited.

Nurse-Luke at the awkward little rascal Tryin to pit his tathin ring in his eye.
 Fond Mother-It is not awkwardness at all, Mary Jane. It is instinct. He takes it for a monocle Indianapolis Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14

strong. It's O certain remedy Tor the earlier stages of Consumption
 Cdmphen. Ohio. DR- R. V. PIERCE: Dcdr Sir-Two of our best doctors pronounced my case consump- tion. I spent nearly SSn. and was no better. I concluded to try the Golden Medical Dis covery." I bought eight bottles. and can now say with truth that feel just as well to- day as did at twenty-five. and can do just as good days work on the farm. although had not done any work for several years I give you all the thanks.
 Truly, your friend. sz&aZa~~t5 t5~Ga~s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14

Ex-President Orton of the Western Union Telegraph company declared that the English language was 25 per cent cheaper for telegraphio purposes than hny other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
The Seven IIelIs.

The Moslems believe in tho existence of "seven great hot hells' bearing the names of Jahannam, Latina, Hutamah. Sa'ir. Sakar. Jehim and Al-Kariah. The first is to be the endless abode of the Dahriyah, sect which denies the crea- tion; the second for Manichces and Arabs, the third for Brahmans, the fourth for the Jews. the fifth for Chris tians and the sixth for the Magians- The seventh, tho ''great, great, hot, hot hell, is to be reserved for liars and hYpocrites.- Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-14
REGTNNING ERLY

bLuI4t4fI4fU LzdTsLI is half the battle. Don't wait for your cough to run into Con \ sumption There's always dam ger of it. The germs or seeds of this disease are all around you All that they want Is an inact- i've liver and the scrofulous condition that follows it, to de- velop them.
 You need Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, notr, to thoroughly purify your blood, build up sound, firm, honest flesh, and make every weak spot