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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
TEACHES INDIANS TO WORK.
Cheyenne Boy LabOrers Brave the Jeers md Scorn of Their
 Elders.

Indians are not easily persuaded to abandon old customs, and the work of the government agents when they try to teach them the white mans way is often arduous and the results discour- aging. An experiment of much value was attempted among the Cheyennes in Oklahoma not long ago. An Indian
 agent wished the schoolboys to milk cows for him and agreed to give to
 each one who milked for three months
 a nice, calf. Fifteen boys started, but they were so ridiculed by the older men of the tribe that 12 of them gave it up.
 Three won the calves, and the pride of
 being owners of cattle served as quite an assistance in getting other Indian
 children to try. After a, year 12 boys had won calves and the agent asked them to blow corn for him, agreeing to give them all the corn they could
 grow. Ten boys volunteered to grow scorh, and they actually raised 5000 bushels, which was sold and afterward converted into 35 head of steers.
 Each steer was branded with an in- dividual brand chosen by the boy
 owner. This made them prouder than
 ever and more industrious. Every boy
 at the agency wanted to go to work at once, and as result of that experi-
 ment the Cheyennes are the most in-
 dustrious farmers of any tribe so re-
 gently on the. warpath.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
AROUND THE WORLD.
4 Trip That Has Never Been Made Despite Ali Claims to the
 Contrary.

No one has yet really made jour- ney round the world, says a reliable authority. The course usually fol- lowed is approximately about 2O,OO0 miles in length. The shortest time for this distance is that made by George Griffith, an Englishman, who accom- plished the distance in 641s days, as an ordinary passenger, via Suez and Hong Kong.
 The only way to make real trip around the world would be at the equator, where the circumference is 24,s55 miles, nearly 5000 miles longer than the usual route.
 Some years ago an Italian offered to accomplish this task in three years, provided the necessary funds were found; but nothing came of it. It is extremely doubtful whether such a feat is within the realms of possibility, as the man rash enough to undertake it would have to spend months in the presidential basin of the Amazon, hew 2 his way flor: hundreds of miles through { the. terrible Congo forest and cross 2 the great twin islands of Sumatra and 5 Borneo, in a latitude where fever of the deadliest description is everywhere prevalent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 3, 1901.

It is true, says writer, that we throw away. in one fashion or another, much material which might be utiliz- ed. This is wasteful or not, according to circumstances. The problem changes with the character and density of the population. On a New England farm, where the soil is in a thin layer on top of a gigantic foundation, and the crop of stones is the only one not likely to be frost-bitten. it is necessary to take care of many odds and ends which are allowed to go to waste on big west ern fruit-ranch where it is necessary to economize the strength and time or every laborer in order to prevent the loss of perhaps a thousand dollars worth of fruit If this ranch were di- vided up into many small holdings, each having it's quota of people to support, the result would probably be more diversified farming, for each small farmer would find it to his ad- vantage to raise his own garden yege- tables, pigs, colts and cattle. All the members of family can be employed in some way or other on such home farm, whereas they cannot on q large plantation cultivated chiefly by ma chinery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
WILD RIDE ON BULL.
Thrilling Adventure of Mrs. Mao.
 Elroy at Asbury Park.
Chung to the Frenzied Animal in Furi- ous Mile Dash Across the FteSds
 and Finally Escaped Un- injured.

Sherman, Pa., has woman visitor who has ridden mad bull bareback.
 She is still alive.
 The heroine of this wild adventure is Mrs. Dora MacElroy, of Ashbury Park, N. J., says the New York World.
 Mrs. MacElroy is an experienced horsewoman and has all her life been accus toned to being with horses and cattle.
 Her relatives at Sherman have a fine herd of Jersey cattle-sleek and well groomed-and Mrs. MacElroy, who is visiting there, has been in the habit of going down to the feeding trough every night to watch the ami mals at their meal.
 It chanced that the cattle feed from a huge trough beside stout fence.
 To get the very best view of her bovine friends, Mrs. MacElroy would climb upon this fencefto watch them and pat their noses.
 The old bull was looking particu- larly gentle the other night, accord ing to Mrs. MacElroy, and even m'lnched some grain from her hand. As he stood there it occurred to her that his broad back would make an excellent seat.
 The thought no sooner entered her head than she shouted to her com panions to watch her, climbed to the topmost rail of the fence and vaulted lightly onto the bulls back.
 The effect upon the bull was start ling, to say the least. With terrify- ing below he reared on his hind legs, shaking himself and snorting violent ly. The terrified woman had pres ence of mind enough to reach for ward and clutch at the bulls horns.
 An instant later the bull shot for ward like bullet. Inyoluntarily his
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
The summer is Uncle sam,s hou

The summer is Uncle Sam's house cleaning time, when there is nothing else in Washington of sufficient import ance to distract his attention from this imperative task, says a correspondent. During the hot months the annual rel- ovation takes place, and about the first of September sees the work com pIeted. This year the changes have been particularly sweeping, almost all of the interior of the Capitol building being repaired and made modern. The supreme court room was about to emerge from. a. chaos of plaster, when only few days ago the temporary plaster ceiling. under the new steel one fell and hurt several workmen. A party of tourists under the direction of one of the Capitol guides, got out in the nick of time. One of the most ticklish jobs has. been the putting in of steel counterpart of the plaster ceiling of Statuary hall. This hall has peculiar acoustic properties, there be- ing many whispering galleries that are the delight of the young married couples that make Washington their honeymoon mecca. These galleries are also prolific sources of income to the Capitol guides who reveal their mysteries te the uninitiated. On ac- count of all this there was clause in the ceiling builders contract that the change would in no wise impair the whispering properties. A recent test shows the mystic echoes still intact. The usual new carpets will appear in the senate and house, the old ones hay ing been removed. Absolutely unique carpet designs-though always in red are Iuxuries that Uncle Sam allows his legislators.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
MILLIONS OF BANANAS.
5'hree Vessel Loads of the Fruit Make Work Lively in PhiI-
 adeIphia.

Scarcity of domestic grown fruits caused another record in the importa- ton of bananas to be broken, when three vessels, all laden with the tempt ing fruit of the West Indies. lately came up the Delaware, says the Phila- delphia Inquirer.
 One of the three was the Russian steamboat Urania, with 16,30o punches of bananas slowed away in her Told, and the others were the Norwegian Steamships Spero and Leon, the for mer carrying 12,00O punches and the latter with 14,000 punches, grand to- tai for the three ships of 42,300 punches. Averaged at 60 bananas to each bunch, this means that 2,538, ,000 bananas were unloaded altogether, or nearly two for each resident of Phil adelphia.
 So great was the inward rush of the fruit that one of the ships, the Spero, was unable to find dock room, and her cargo was brought to shore in nlighters, while the Spero lay at anchor in the middle of the Delaware off pier 5. This is one of the rarest of happenings in this port, and the proceedings were watched with interest by big crowd of spectators. The unprecedented de- mand for men to unload the bananas. work which the importers find it pays to do with especial quiclness while the big consumption of the fruit is on, nat urally sent longshoremen's wages skyward. and the pockets of many of them were jingling with coin at the end of the day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
CYCLISTS BULL-FIGHT.
Queer Novelties Lately Witnessed by the Populace ih . Mexican
 Ring.

An appreciativec crowd of nearly 5000 people saw a commendablee exhibition in the Romita bull ring by repre- sentative cuadrilla of Mexico City cyclists one afternoon recently. The affair was we'll carried out and ap- plause was generous during the after noon, reports the Mexican Herald. The five bulls killed were from the haci- enda of Atenco, the property of Senor Barbabosa-
 The features of. the day were the placing of the banderillos from bi- cycle by Jose Basurto, and "a Don Tancredo Aen biciclo" by Alberto Elgues. The former placed the. sticks in theaneck of the second bull with skill and daring; the latter coolly sat on his wheel, which was propped to stand upright in the center of the ring, while the bull, luckily, paid no atten- tioni to him.ii He was applauded.
 The first bull found Manuel G. San- chez preparedsto do him to the death, but Manuells preparatory course had obviously been incomplete. He failed, even though using some strokes never known before, to kill the bull, and the beast was finally lassoed.
 Jose Cosio braved the second bull, and dispatched him neatly with an ,estocada de pulmon. The other bulls were tackled and killed in alternate or der by the two matadores.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03

city's appearance. New Haven Jour nal and Courier.
 r New England's contribution to the pension business of the country dur ing the last fiscal year as measured by figures just obtained from the pen sion agency in Boston. amounted to disbursement of $7,29O. .052.32 among 57, ,452 pensioners. In Massachusetts there are 3S,4 pensioners drawing $5, ,O22, ,507.31: Connecticut 11,674 pen sioners drawing $1,357, ,62727; New Hampshire 4S9 pensioners drawing $555, ,236.33; Vermont, 117 pensioners | drawing $2O. .925.60 and Maine 1,403 pensioners drawing $1S7, ,362. .13.-New Haven Palladium.
 For a conductor on an electric car to keep B or 40 people waiting nearly two
 minutes for single cigar is rather
 crusty thing to do. but that is just what a conductor on Belt line ear
 recently did The car was passing
 down Charles street. when in some
 manner the man on the rear platform dropped a cigar He pulled the bell for the Ihotorman to stop the car. Just before it stopped the conductor jump GU OH lHe rear plaILOrm anu cHdSeu back several blocks. Of course, the passengers turned to see what the trou-
 ble was, but were unable to see what it was that the conductor picked up. A number of young men happened to be standing on the corner, and, seeing the incident, were rather amused to think that the fellow should keep so many people waiting while he ran back after a cigar, which probably cost, at the most, nickle.--Boston Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03

rider, chung to the slippery horns with every muscle on the strain.
 The top bars separating the barn. yard from the road were down and the bull, as might be expected, chose the direction of the road, toward which he made wild dash. The low CT bars were up, however, and as he saw them he came to a sudden stop, nearly throwing Mrs. MacElroy over his head.
 The frightened farmhands and others who had seen the bull start ran after him. The bull, catching sight of them, once more lifting up his head, cleared the lower bars at leap and started down the road at terrifying speed, leaving those fol- lowing far behind.
 A quarter of mile was covered in this way, when once more the bull stopped suddenly and began to paw the ground.
 Mrs. MacElroy was about to leap from his back, when some distance ahead man suddenly turned into the road driving a gig and wearing a bright red shirt.
 The color caught the eye of the bull. He instantly ceased his paving and once more started along the road at terrific speed. The man saw his danger and whipped his horse. The bulls rider clung to her steed like 6 jockey.
 The awful race which followed last ed for fully mile. Mrs. MacElroy says that toward. the end she felt her strength fast going from her and closed her eyes, expecting to be hurled to the ground and perhaps to her death at every plunge.
 Fortunately the road at this point ran up steep hill, and in climbing it the bull somewhat slackened his pace. This probably saved Mrs. Mac Elroy's life. The bull reached the top only to see the red shirt disap- bearing in the distance. In the face of this disappointment the animal turned quickly and started for home. In turning he wrenched his rider sud- denly loose from her seat, throwing her, by fortunate accident, into a clump of bushes.
 When her friends reached her she was in a dead faint. Physicians were hastily summoned and she. was car ried home. Beyond severe nervous shock she had, strangely enough, suf- tered no injuries.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
A sAGAC10US BARBER.
FTow He Keeps His Customers an Willingness to Await
 Their Turn.

A barber in Brooklyn has solved the problem of kee ping customers who are in hurry from running away when they see all the chairs occupied He has fitted up a gorgeous new shop, and back of it has arranged a gorgeous waiting-room, decorated in very good taste. 1t has heavy mahogany tables and luxurious easy chairs, and scat tered around are not only all the chief illustrated periodicals of the day, but also well-bound popular novels, Mac aulay's history, some of the poets, and two or three foreign comic papers and, Illustrated art journals. A customer on taking his seat, is asked politely if he would like to see a comic paper, a daily, .'or, perhaps,' says the next hair-trimmer, 'you would prefer his tory or a book of poems" The shop is great success.
 "You ,see," sasd the proprietor sit used to make my men nervous to know that their particular patrons were sit- ting on the anxious seat waiting for their turn. Not only did the man in the chair get less attention, but I often lost customers who were too impatient to wait. Now, man comes in in a hurry, sees the chairs are full; and goes into the parlor, takes up a book, finds nice easy chair and cool cornersand forgets all about his hurry. I have ordered some games of chess and draughts, which will help still more to tighten the tedium of waiting for the cry of 'Nexti' ''-N. Y. Commer- ciaI Advertiser
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

The largest grain fleet that ever sailed from Tacoma is about loading 30,Oo0 tons of wheat. Total Pacific ex- ports of wheat will reach 1000 tons.
 The largest cheese in the world is in the Pan-American exhibition. It weighs HOO pounds. is 26 inches high, 36 inches in diameter, and was made out of $500 quarts of milk.
 The discovery has been made that Philadelphia has in it's treasury S75,- 900 belonging to persons who did not call for their money when their bonds matured and became payable, or who left their interest uncollected.
 For several years the city indoor tennis courts were not in demand, and it was always easy for persons who re- tained a taste for the game to find a place to play in at their convenience. But from present indications tennis courts next winter are to be at pre- mium. The applications for them have already beEun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03

Popular Long Islan-- Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all
 Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N r., N. H. and H. R. R.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves Bridge port daily Sunday excepted) at 7:45 q. m. on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury 6:45 a. n. from all stations on Naugatuck division, arriving New York II a. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy--Leaves Bridge port daily (Saturday excepted 12 o'clock midnight, arriving New York in early morning. giving passengers ample time to connect with trains for the west and south. Passengers can remain aboard boat until 9 a. m-
 RETURNING FROM NEW YORK.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East river daily (Sun- day excepted) at II a. m., arriving Bridgeport p. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east and sta- tions on Naugatuck division.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves from Pier 31 (newl East River daily (Sun- day excepted) at 8 D. m., and from foot East 31st street, 3: 15 D. m., con- meeting with TAO D. III. train for all stations on Naugatuck division. Sat urdays this steamer leaves New York one hour earlier from both landings.
 Special excursion rates, every Tues day and Friday via steamer Rosedale. round trip 50c, other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday, June g, steamer Rosedale leaves Bridgeport at 9 a. m., on arrival of Sunday morn- ing train from all stations on Nauga- tuck division. for New York and Coney Island: returning leaves New York at D. m.. arriving at Bridgeport 9 p. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to all stations on N. Y. N. Fl. and Fl. R. R. Baggage transferred to and from railroad depot free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
HEARD IN PASSING

When all the nations are represent ed by warships at the Isthmus of Panama. the only thing that will be necessary to start big war will be a hot headed and in1udieious naval officer and there are some of them in every navy.-New Britain Independ- ent.
 Chicago's new billboard ordinance has been sustained in a report of the master in chancery to the superior court. and will probably prevail. It provides that no billboard shah be more than ten feet high or one hundred square feel in area; that none shall be placed within five feet of another simi- lnr board nor within twenty-five feet Of the late line. Limited size restrict ed number and retired position will compel decided Improvement in the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

E Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and 8:38 a. m.; 12:38; 4:05; S:0T p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta. tion from Boston, Hartford and way stations at 8:05; 11:40 a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 p. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkill Landing, Dan. bury and way stations at SIS a. m., and 1:50 and 5:1S p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from New York. Fishkill Landing, Danbury and way stations at S:36 6. m., 12:34 and 8:O4 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30; 1O:O5, a. m.; 200; 5:O5; TOO p. ID. Arrive at Meadow street station at 9:50; 11:3O a. m.; 4:5O; 6:50: $50 ?. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
4 Wnolen RaiIrrnr

In the western part of British Columbia IS novel railway, two miles in length. The rails are made of trees, from which the bark has been stripped. and these are bolted together. Upon them runs a car with grooyed wheels ten inches wide.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
NORMAL SCHOOLS NOT NEW
They Originated More Than Two
 Hundred Years Ago Tn Reims, France

The normal school, now such firmly established feature of education in the United States, is not a product of this country, but of France. Its orig inator was Jean Baptiste De La Sale, who died in 1719, and was canonized in May, 1900. La Sale was priest and dignitary in the cathedral at Reims, in France!' He enjoyed the best advan- tages for an education, but his heart was moved when he saw the youth of his city growing up in ignoranee and vice. He sought to establish schools for them, but found that there were no capable teachers. To supply in- structors of better class he gathered a chosen band of young men into his own house, where he supported and trained them at his own expense. The work soon outgrew these :accommoda- tions, and about 1885, with the aid of benevolent friends, he established a normal school to be devoted to train- ing teachers for elementary schools.
 A few years before Demia, priest of Lyons, performed similar service, but soon after his death the enterprise failed La Sale gave up his canonry, with its honors and liberal income, to devote himself to his school. By his self-sacrifce his school became very successful and established a notable system of eeducation, but after his death nothing more was heard of in dependent normal schools in France for nearly a century. ssya 1n
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
FOR SALE.

No 20 Washington street, the rent of which Is $645.50 per year; $5.0OO will take 1t. Look at the beautiful place on Pleasant street, also High street A place with all Improvements; one real nice up-t0-date place on Ward. Ridge woods that place on Waterville street IS one of the finest in the city; make me an offer The place on Belleview avenue will be closed out for less than cost Lots of houses and lots every where. Call at
 D. Fl. TIERNEY. Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
NAuGATUCK DIVISION.


 For New York-6:35. S:12, 1O:50 a. m.: 1:3O, PAS. COS p. m.; Sunday, 7:05 a. m.; 5:1O p. m.
 For Bridgeport-6 -6:35, SIP, 10:5O. a. m.: 1:30, PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday 7:O5 a. m: 5:10 p. m.
 For New Haven (via Derby June. tion)-6:35, SIP. 10:50 a. m.; :3O PAS, sos, 7:2O (mixed) p. m.; Sunday. 7:o5 a IT For Ansonia-6:35, SIP, 1o:5o a. m. 1: 1.3O. PAS, 4:45. eos. 7:2O (mixed) D. m: Sunday, 7:05 a. m., 5:1O D. m.
 For Watertown-6:45 8:41, 11:17 q m: 1:31, 4:O1; 500, 6:12, 7:O3, 9:05, 11 20 D. m.; Sunday. 9:43 a. m., 500 D. m.
 For Thomaston. Torrington and Winsted-S:36, HIP a. m.; 3:56. 6:5S. goo p. m.; Sunday, 9:3S a. m.; 7:55 D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at $50 a. m., and 6:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- ton from Middletown and way stations at 7:50 a. m., and 400 D. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
When Yo,, Drink Drink the Best

Christian Feigenspan's P. O. N. Beers are the best Don't Forget the Feigenspan's are Union Beers.
 Gold storage feoE of Judd street.
 HEzRE DoEAR, lgsnt
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
MERIDEN BRANCH.
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT co.

Popular Long Islan- Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. r., N. H. and H. R. K.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-12
BELGIAN HARE CLUB.
Election Of Officers--A Discussion o
Hare Raisinu.

Election of Officers--A Discussion OF
Hare Raising.
There was good attendance at the
monthly meetlngof the Harris County Bel-
gian Hare club last night at the apart
block The regular place Of meeting here
tofore has been in the parlors Of the
Hutchins house, but owing 10 O desire for u
more central location 10 facilitate the
convenience of members In attending, meet
ngs In future VIII be held Ia the Mason
block. Under the head OF reception Of new
members applications from the following
breeders Of Belgian hare were read ana
Mrs. y, II. Patterson. j. &. witt and Mrs
n, J.. Boyer. II was also stated that other
applications for membership had been re-
ceiyed, but, not being accompanied by
Initiation fee, according "a the rules, uction
was deferred until next meeting
The resignation OF the secretary, w. n.
Palmer, WIS read aud accepted in view OF
the fact that he desired TO change his re1.
dence out OF Harris cornty. The election
NJ new officers then being In order the fol
lowing were elected 10 serve for the re-
mainder Of the present term: President,
G. w. BOc0ck; vice president, G, w. Pick
ems; secretary aud treasurer, G. w. Breed
ing.
The discussion for the good OF the order
which ensued eyinced the facts that sales
Of hares during the past month were salts.
Factory, though perhaps not so l1rge as
some other months OF the YEAR. Most OF
the breeders reported reasonable success In
the roaring Of some fine herds Of hare
among which were specimens calculated to
win prizes at the fall show. The condition
Of the society continues prosperous and Is
rapidly becoming valued educational me-
dun In the practical experiences ana re-
suits In raising the Belgian hare.