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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
HIS HAIR STOOD UPON END.
Confronted by Four Mountain Lions . Prospector Was Badly
 Frightened.

up to five years ago." said a pros- pector to reporter, s'I didn't believe in such a thing as mans hair stand man told the story of the fright that led him to change his mind, says the St. Louis Republic
 s'I was in the mountains of Idaho with friend and we ran short of fresh meat, so one day I took my gun and started off alone. I went into ravine and was making my way along little brook when I came suddenly upon queer sight. Not four feet in front of me, in the full blaze of the sun, lay four mountain lions, asleep.
 For half a minute I thought them dead, but as I stood staring at them with my heart in my mouth everyone of them sprang up with a growl. And they faced around at me, looking ugly, sniffing the air with their whis- kers drawn back, showing the white line of their teeth, switching their tails and looking like demons.
 ''As for me, I stood rooted to the spot I couldn't move, from sheer fright. A queer, numb sensation be- gan in my ankles and crept up my body, and I literally felt my hair rise. [ stood there motionless for several minutes; then one of the beasts dropped his tail and whined. The others followed his example. My presence mystified them. A few sec onds later they turned about and crept away down the ravine, looking back stealthily two or three times to see me.
 "Whenythey were out of sight l be- gan to breathe again. l didn't care to hunt any more that day and made for the camp at top speed. That was the time my hair stood on end and my scalp was sore to the touch for a week afterward."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
Legend of n Snrinc

Swimming about in large marble lined tank in a small church just out side Constantinople are to be seen a number of fishes, brown on one side and white on the other. These, it is said, are the descendants of the ones that gave the name s'Balukli' (place of fishes) to the church. The legend runs as follows: At the time of the invasion of Constantinople by the Turks monk was cooking fish near a spring of water, where the little church now stands, when messen- ger rode up in haste, announcing: 1.-The city is taken!" Discrediting the story, the monk declared he would sooner believe that the half cooked fish before him would jump back into the water As he spoke the fish, so the story goes, did actually leap from the pan into the spring. Ever since that time the waters have been re- garded as curative, and once every year pilgrimages are made to it by sufferers from various ailments.-N. Y. Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
HOW TO BECOME WEALTHY.
Singular Advice Given a Young Man by Elderly Phy-
 sic1an.

In a New Hampshire city there dwells an octogenarian physician who, in addition to his wide medical skill, is known far and wide as a dispenser of blunt philosophy. The other day a young man of his acquaintance called at his office, says the Buffalo Conner cial
 .'I have not come for pills this time, doctor" said the visitor, ''but for ad- vice. You have lived many years in this world of toll and trouble and have had much experience. am young and want you to tell me how to get rich.''
 The aged practitioner gazed through his glasses at the young man and in a deliberate tone, said:
 Yes, I can tell you. You are young and can accomplish your object if you will. Your plan is this: First, be in dustrious and economical Save as much a possible and spend as little. Pile up the dollars and put them at interest. If you follow out these in structions by the time you reach my age you'll be as rich as Croesus and as mean as hl."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
PHRASES OF ANCIENT ORIGIN.

GA Feather in Ones Cap.".It was once a custom in their wars with the Turks for the Hungarians to wear feather in their caps for each Turk they had killed.
 s'Deadhead.''-In Pompeii people who gained admittance to an enter ;ainment without paying admission were called ''deadneads," because the sheclSs used for admission were small Ivory deaths heads.
 s.To Give the Cold Shoulder. Ut was once the custom in France, when l guest had outstayed his welcome, to serve him with cold shoulder of mutton instead of hot roast as a gentle hint for him to go.
 "Blackguards. When the Horse guards parade in St. James park. London, a crowd of bootblacks always crowd about to black their boots and | 10 other menial work. These att | .endants at the guard mount have long | gone by the name of ''black guards | gro Kick the Bucket. This phrase dates back to the time of Queen Eliz- | abeth. A shoemaker named Hawkins l committed suicide by standing on a l | bucket placed on a table to raise him. self to a convenient rafter. To kick the bucket was, of course, his last act on earth.
 Catching Tartar. During the war between Russia and the Tartars ] private soldier cried out: Captain, I have caught a Tartari'' The officer ordered him to bring his prisoner forward. .'He won't let mel" the sol dier shouted back, and investigation showed that the Tartar was 'holding g back his captor. ~ i
 ''He's a Bricl1!''-This phrase, mean Ing a good fellow, has been traced to I king of Sparta four centuries P: c. A visitor to Lacedaemonia, the Spar tan capital. was surprised to find the eity without walls and asked the king what he would do in case of inva- sion. Sparta has 5O,ooo soldiers" re piled the king, land each man is a | bricki"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
When Jack Tar Whistles.

The first time I went to sea I was whistling blithely one day, for the sun was bright and the breeze was fresh, and the tub was spanking along under all her canvas, when sailor warned me to stop. I asked why. He said the wind was coming up fast enough as it was, and if I kept on whistling it would be fetching gale about their ears. Afterward I learned that it is permissible to whistle during a calm, and, indeed, I have known captains and mates to turn toward the quarter from which they wished the wind to spring and whistle for some minutes; but it is against all custom to whistle when the wind is rising, for that is notice to Davy Jones that you want more, and he may turn on hurricane. --Lippincott's Magazine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
RIGID NORWEGIAN LAWS.
Those Regarding Foreigners So Strict They May Act as De.
 ferrent to Travellers. M

If having become the fashion for the globe trotter to take in Norway and Sweden as part of his itinerary it is of general interest that a law recently passed by the Norwegian government and which is to become operatlveH1n January. 1902, should be given wide publicity. All persons whose occupa- ton it is to receive travellers as night dodgers are to report the same to the police, and moreover to keep list of all persons whom they receive. Any foreigner desiring to reside in Norway, or to obtain employment in Norway must report on his arrival his means, and if required to do so appear before the local police, says Vogue.
 Moreover, the subject of any foreign state may be refused admittance in Norway for the following reasons: If he is found on arrival not to be in pos session of sufficient means of support, or without prospects of obtaining law full employment in Norway; second, emitting to report himself after ar rival;s third, if he is unprovided with a certificate of residence book when he ought to have one in his possession; fourth, this provision refers to those persons who may have been condemned in any country for offenses of specified kinds. Just why such restrictive meas ures should have been enacted the re- ports published in this country do not say, but little more of such red tape might act as a deterrent for tourists who do not wish to be forever pro- claiming themselves.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
KILLED BY LIHTNING.
Boys Swimming in Lake Michigan
 Were the Victims.

were IuC NlCb1luS.
 Chicago, July 2.-Without the slight est warning except the rumbling or distant thunder Il people were killed and another probably fatally injured by single bolt of lightning yesterday.
 The victims had been swimming in Lake Michigan at Montrose boulevard on the north side. The fatal bolt struck the pier where they were seat ed and all were thrown into the lake.
 A policeman attracted to the pier by the crashing timbers found it i'm possible to rescue any of the victims. The heavy timbers of the pier had been shattered and the whole struct.;e toppled into the water. He hurried to a patrol box and called for assistance.
 Nearly half an hour elapsed before aid arrived The work of recovering the bodies was extremely difficult, but finally all were carried ashore. Owing to the terrific thunderstorm prevalent the work of Identification was ex- trcmely slow.
 Oppressed by the extreme heat, the boys had gone in bathing. When the rain began to fall and it became evil dent a severe electical storm was con- ing they rushed to shelter they had built on the pier.
 Willie Anderson, 12 years old, was the only survivor of the shock which followed a moment later. To the po- licemen he gave a bare idea of the horrible ending to an hours sport, and then tainted. He was carried to a nearby house, wheR medical assist ance was given him.
 The fatal stroke was the most pow erful seen here in years. The pier was demolished in trice, giving the boys not the slightest chance of escape. In age the victims ranged from 12 to 45 years.
 The names of the dead are: George Brabinat. II years old; Meyer Jacobs, 45: George Preebs, 12; Frank Coosey, II; Carl Kruse, IS; Edward Bloch, 23; unknown man, name supposed to be Frederick; unknown man; two unr known boys
 The injured is William Anderson, P years old.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
WATERFOWL JOTTINGs
Price of Coal Installation
 of the Circle Last Evening.

or the C1rcle IdSI EN0ulHS-
 Coal during the months of May and June was sold at $6.25 per ton. Now the price has advanced 50 cents per ton, making the cost $6.75. How long this price will remain is not known.
 The organizing and installation of officers of the Ladies' circle took place last evening. About thirty-fve mem bers were secured for a starter, among those present from out town being MT Dickerman of Bridgeport and Miss Moore of Danbury. After the business portion of the meeting, ice cream, cake and coffee were served.
 Adelina Therrault will pitch for the Waterbury Consolidated base ball team in Woodbury on the Fourth.
 All of the stores have in their an nual supply of fireworks.
 Yesterday proved to be another roaster. The thermometer registered about 100 degrees all day.
 Charles White, after a few months illness with typhoid fever, has resumed his position as fireman on the train.
 Miss Fannie Metcalf, nurse, is quite sick.
 Mrs McLeary expects to make addi- ticns to her hotel in another year.
 Watertown people are much elated over the fact that we are to have the trolley by the end of summer The Thomaston line will probably connect with the Watertown line.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
Grandpa,s Fourth of July.
are going down to grandpa.s farm.

We are going down to grandpa's farm. Johnny and Ted and I; We're going where the brook trout swarm, To spend the Fourth of July. We'll swing by turns in the high old swing. With grandpa standing by, To say when we reach the granary wing: Now, boys, let the old cat die" The militia will be out that day
 To form hollow square; The reg'lars, too, in uniforms gayl And grandpa will be there. He fought in the war of '62, z
 He's veteran, by the by; He goes marching with the soldiers. ten. On every Fourth of July. Then we'll fight again for liberty,
 With sticks for swords and guns. And our Johnny'll be the enemy,
 He always fights and runs There'H be fireworks and music grand To make the hours fly. But grandpa-he can beat the band
 For fun the Fourth of July! Chicago Record-Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
NAUGATUCK NEWS
Edward Leary Died From the Effects
 of the Heat.


 Edward Leary, an aged man residing on Church street, was overcome by heat and died last night. Yesterday af- ternoon at 6 o'clock he left his work feeling in perfect health When he went to bed he was all right but this morning he was found dead having been overcome during the night. He was employed in the G. I. R. Glove company's shop on Maple street.
 In the borough court this morning Peter O'Hara was charged with intoX- ication. He was arrested last night by Chief Smith on Church street. He was fined $5 without costs. Daniel Moriarty was arrested by Chief Smith yesterday morning on Maple street for intoxication and breach of the peace. Judgment was suspended.
 The Union City Wheel club B. B. team and a team called the Naugatuck Consolidated are playing ball at Hotch- kiss field this afternoon.
 The suits for the T. A. B., baseball team arrived here yesterday afternoon. They are dark red with white trim mingS.
 The funeral of Frederick Rehm, who was drowned in the Salem ice pond l Sunday, was largely attended this af- ternoon from St Michaers Episcopal church. The interment was in Grove cemetery.
 The board of warden and burgesses I will meet tonight.
 Miss Laura Mccarthy of Central avenue left for New York today
 The board of education did not meet i last night.
 1 George F. Hayes, business manager of the Waterbury Sunday Globe is vis- l iting friends in town.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
RemarLah1e Position of a Golf Ball.


 On one of the golf links not far from New York a rather curious in cident happened few days ago. A golf player made a miscalculation. The ball. when he hit it, struck a rock and bounded upon the roof of a small house situated on the grounds. By some strange coincidence the ball rolled up one. side of the roof and down the other, finally lodging be- hind the chimney. The caddy notic- ing this, and the player knowing that every stroke counted, in order to win the game conceived the idea of climb ing to the roof and playing from there But how? The caddy walked quarter of a mile to the club house, borrowed ladder and retraced his steps. Placing the ladder against the house, the player ascended the roof. Sitting astride the ridge pole the player leaned out and with care ful aim drove the ball from it's hid ing place. By strange good luck the ball rolled to the hole aimed at, many yards distant. Cheers were given him by a small crowd which had gathered.-N: Y. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
EVELYN B. BALDWIN.
Iorth Pole Expedition Under His < Command Will Re We'll Supplied
 with Every Convenience.

A part of the equipment of the Bald win-Zeigler north pole expedition will be 40 large gas balloons, which have
 been made in Quincy, H., and have been shipped to the supply steamer of the expedition at Trumsoe, Norway. Each balloon has a capacity of 4.000 feet of gas and has lifting power of 150 pounds, exclusive of the balloon itself and netting. One of the balloons is much larger than the others and will be used for making scientific observa- stions. The other balloons will be used for signaling purposes and for sending
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
ANOTHER SUBMARINE BOAT.
Six Little Boats, Launched at E1izabethport, N. J..


 In the e-presence of large gathering of naval officers and other interested spectators, the submarine torpedo boat Fulton, the first of little fleet ot six vessels of the same class being built at Lewis NiXon's shipyard at Elizabethport, N. l., for the United States government, was successfully launched the other afternoon.
 The yacht Josephine brought down from New York the representatives of the Holland Torpedo Boat company. under whose patents the vessel was constructed, and about 75 friends of the company also made the trip.
 The Fulton glided into, the. water gracefully and without a. hitch when the controlling plank was seyeredamid cheers from the big crowd and the footing of.many steam whistles. ls
 Miss NIuriel Rice, q daughter of the president of the Holland Torpedo Boat company, christened the vessel, breaking bottle of win. on its stern as it started on it's downward plunge into the Kills.
 The Fulton is an improved model of naval warfare, and is 63 feet 4 inches long and II feet 9 inches beam. A section of the boat shows a circular formation, and her submerged dis placement is 12O tons. She has 160 X horse power gasoline engine for sur face running, and q 70 horse power electro motor for driving her under water. This power is obtained from storage batteries carried on board. She is expected to make eight. knots an hour on the surface and TO knots when submerged. Her armament will be five Whitehead torpedoes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
THEODORE ]. SKATER.
Newly Elected President of steel Workers Association Is Preacher
 as Well as Roller.

Theodore J. Shaffer, who has just
 been reelected president of the Amal- oamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, is one of the most ear nest and at the same time most cul- tured and broad-minded labor leaders in the world. He is modern in every respect. A college graduate, doc tor of divinity, one of the most elo- quent pulpit orators in the east, and one of the most expert iron and steel rollers in the whole Pittsburgh region, it is not surprising that Mir. Shaffer is
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
Dorothy.s Quaint Query.

Dorothy, a wee, golden-haired tot ot five years, was having her first lesson in German. The language is not spoken in her home, but Dorothy's $ parents are of German birth and de- sire that their daughter may know something of their native tongue. The little girl was on her fathers knee, He had just told her that the word ..nein'' is the German for mo" Doro- thy repeated it after him several times, Suddenly she asked with great con cern:
 Now, papa, if snein' means mo-, what number means '?,i-Ohic State Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
Legsex wanted to Dance.

'Legsey'' is a one-legged beggar whose beat is on the Bowery, New York. Lately, while overloaded with alcoholic stimulants, he forced his way into the Bellevue hospital. The night superintendent, MT. Rickert, is also minus leg. The beggar became chummy at once with him. and tried to persuade him to engage in lively waltz. The superintendent waltzed him off to the alcoholic ward. In his pockets were s27s in money.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02

distinguished among his fellow work men. Some years ago he left the Mo- nongahela mills to study theology, succeeded in the effort, and became pastor of the First Methodist Episco- pal church at Brownville. He gave up the pulpit, however, and returned to his work as roller because of that occupa- tion's congeniality. At the same time MT. Shaffer was notable success in the ministry. He.is a native of Pitts burgh, is 45 years old, and was first elected president of the Amalgamated association at the Cincinnati conven- .ionc
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
CONCERNING THE TEETH.

Tn Bavaria only five per cent. of the army recruits have sound teeth.
 Alderman physician, Dr. Brubacher, declares that 72.5 per cent. of dyspep- tics have unsound teeth.
 Chewing the crust of rye bread is considered by German experts one of the best ways of exercising and pre-. serving the teeth.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
Japan,s First Lady and England.

There is no more ardent admireI among foreign royalties of England and all things English than the em, press of Japan, who, with her husband
 has done so much to develop her coun- try on western lines. The empress
 who has been married 30 years and has a family of five children, is still as essentially young and vigorous as any of them. Every day she spends an hour in her private gymnasium in the palace at TolSio, and she is said to be one of the most skillful horsewom. en in Chicago Record-Herald'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02

one of the c1everest and most thor oughly trained railroad men in Amer ica. He has worked his way up prac- tically from the bottom. It is more than 80 years ago since he began his career in his profession as local ticket agent on the Texas & Pacific. In three years he had been promoted to the post of general freight agent, and he was next made third vice presi- dent. The Chicago & Northwestern offered him similar post, which he at once accepted, and in 1896 the Great Northern road elected him it's second vice president. Three years ago he was elected president of the Lake Shore, in which position he was serving when called to the presidency of. the New York Central His knowl- edge takes in all departments of a railway.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
Artificial Marb,e

Manufacturers are actually making marble by the same process by which nature makes it, only in few weeks instead of few thousand years. They take rather soft limestone and chem ic;tlly permeate it with various color ing matters, which sink into the stone, and are not a mere surface coloring, as in scagliola. The completed ma- terial takes fine polish, and many of the specimens are of beautiful col. or and marking.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
FIyin~ Machinen

A scientific writer in Cassier's Mag azine afirms that flying machines can never amount to much. They will be small and cranky, require much pow CT. carry little extra weight and de- pend for the1- speed on whether they go with or against the wind, so that they cln never compete with existing modes of transportation.
 That is to say. science is able to make flying machines. but really it is not worth while.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
OAKvILLE HAPPENINGS

The wedding of William Babin of this place and Miss Mae Austin of Wa terbury will take place Wednesday morning at the home of Miss Austin.
 Frederick Mains's son Harry has gone to Woodbury to spend his vaca- ton at the home of Joseph Roberts.
 Miss Beardsley of Bridgewater is visiting friends in this village.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
WILLIAM H. NEWMAN.
tral Is a Thoroughly Trained, Clever Railroad Man.

William H. Newman, who has just actively entered upon the duties of his new post as president of the New York Central 6 Hudson River rail- road, is, as may easily be imagined,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
JULY 4th! Grand Independence Day EX- CqrSiOn to New York and
 COney Island.

Special Express Train will leave
 Fare round trip. Waterbury, 7:10 a. m. -. .$1.50 a Union City, 7:19 a. m. .... 1.4O Naugatuck, 7:22 a. m. -. 1.35
 connecting at Bridgeport with Steamer Rosedale, leaving at 9 a. m., making a most delightful sail through Long Island Sound and harbor and bays of New York. Due New York 12:50 and Coney Island p. m. Returning, leave Coney Island and New York at D. m., arriving Waterbury 10:30 p. m.
 Concert on Steamer and music by the celebrated Wheeler &S Wilson band. Refreshments furnished on boat au reasonable prices. 6-26-7
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-02
Aaaptat:on.

1Ats.tItstt-C -C-1. ''sniclSers' jokes are very thin, com plained Dinsmore. Perhaps he makeA them that way for your special benefit" suggested Winterbo.tom.
 tHow's that:."
 ITO enable you to see through them -Detroit T~~c
 CA S R IT. Bear. the The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature ss NHazzzzs<
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