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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
A sttngr Old Millionaire.

When first came to St. Louis from New York worked in a down town restaurant, where every day regularly, regardless of weather, a gray haired old man with pinched features was accustomed to call for his din- ne... He took only bowl of soup, and in- sisted on having bread and butter, although he would not consent to pay more than fifteen cents for the spread. He never varied his order, and never seemed to tire of it's monot- ony TOT expressed the slightest preference for .,ay reasonable delicacies. could not understand why the proprietor tolerated the 5i,. fellow. and after studying the case for 7; ,nle tine put the question plumply to the
 t,ss You could have knocked me down
 .i.h t feather vixen heard the reply. That
 isl dlitier owned half of South St. Louis. had
 l income of not less than $2O,OOO year,
 si .-...iie Eis wife and daughters were throw
 :, away thousands on entertainments toe l.ri.cr oi millions vas satisfying his hunger algil a Lowi of soup. He was so stingy that e could rot allow anything to be lost, for @scil sl3sxa1ter giving his stereotYped order lie svoli1 add, And no ice water" as though lis4 .s... aaviag tho restaurants frpm q hsNyy t.se -fiicG Democrat ss1S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
Reef of Mexican Cattle.

There is something peculiar about the beef of Mexican cattle. From the months calf to the 3-year-oid COW or steer, the meat is tender. Between the ages of Sand years the meat is tough. After the seventh year the beefs begins to grow tender again, and an an inal of l4 years furnishes the best eating of all. These cattle do not mature until they are 6, and they continue to fiji out until they are and $. Fifteen to Is years Is fair age.
 The Mexican butcher has methods pecul- iarly his own. He cuts ail the meat from the bones, and in 1hin strips. When Alneri- cans first went into the country Ill coas4tiera- ble numbers they found great difficulty in getting eeher steaks CT roasts. Now, how ever, the native butchers supply meat as desired for their American trlde, aud con tinue to sell strips to the Mexican customers. -"W. B. s. in Glole-Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
Visiting Card Scrap Books.

Some of the ladies of Washington save the visiting cards they receive and paste them in scrap books for preservation as souvenirs They are quite pleasant mesnentoes of Wash ington life, particularly if the collection contains the names of the society belles and the statesmen one IS continually reading about in the newspapers. A senator's wife or any lady of social prominence usually gets a large bowlful of cards ct every reception, but they are often duplicates, and She sum total for the season will not be more than 800 or 400, for that is about the number of habitual callers at the capital l know of a lady. now spending her thirteenth season in Washing ton, who has preserved the card of every per- son that has called upon her during this en- tire time. They fill half dozen large scrap books and are several thousand in number.- Philadelphia Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
StrucIx a Vein of Thourh+

The sayings of little folks are very much the vogue just now, and well they may be-,
 for there are no brighter sayings than those of children, and certainly none more genuine or void of affectation, and the more appar- ently remarkable the reputed say ing the more certain the reader may be that it is genuine, for no grown person could possibly invent things half so good as those which come spontaneously out of the mouths of children. Little Hans, the dilninutive son of very large and portly German, lost his sister and playmate. 1.-The angels came and took her away" said his weeping mother.
 Hans was very thoughtful and still. At last he said: ''Mamma, if papa was to die the angels touldn't tarry him. tould they? bod would have to tome hisself n--Boston Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
F. E. BENHAM, S6 North Main Street,

Has received a car load of the best horses ever received in Waterbury, and any one wanting 2 business or driving horse would do well to sce him. They are as follows:
 Pair bay geldings six and seven years old; weight of team 2,5s5 lbs. The pair when drisx a together make showy team. Pair gray ,seldin. i've and seven years old, weight 2ec0 it's ILas team have been driven some time by Mir Gray ,.ll his ice wagon and they will make a gCod drsai team for fire engine or like. Pair bay eeldins nine years old, weight 300 lbs. Pair back ge5G- lngs. i've years old weight $500 l0s rive y...r 1ld dapple gray gelding, I6 hands high, wef h. ,4UO lbs; gouu draft horse and at the ine II | good heavy harness hoTse as he is long neck {. and quite stylish. Pair black geldinge, rye yes s old, weight 2,oUO lbs good blocky W .Ek tealn. .3ay geding, eight year old. weight gsO lbs. v s,lding. i've year old, weight 1000 !os. Dsi t Jrown gelding. nine years old. weight 1000 lss. .Srown Magma ChaIta gelding. eight year o,s . weight ,Cso los. Black gelding. nIne year old weight ,l50 los. Bay gelding, six year oid. .wee l,o5O lbs; blocky little chunk of hors;. Bro,, nare seven year old, weight 9S0 lbs; tl.ss George diller mare.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
ReuItchinglx Dainty Handkerchief.

The bewitching attractions of dainty hand kerchiefs have no end. From the cobweb of
 ilmy India linen to the almost solid tracery of French handwork in bud, leaf and blossom, there appears to be no style lacking or want unsupplied Plain hemstitched handkerchiefs of sheer linen lawn are, and always will be, the pride of fastidious women of quiet tastes They are, like all fine, delicate fabrics, the essential possession of the gentlewoman. These come in prices ranging from fifty cents to s2 for fine goods. The French embroidered handkerchiefs are veritable works of art, and the deeply wrought borders are seen in both white and delicate tints. The sheer lawn kerchiefs, with double hemstitching and em- broidery, are considered more elegant for dress than lace trimmed styles, which are rather under cloud at present. Crepe-lisse handkerchiefs embroidered in yellow, lilac, pink or blue silk, arc lovely, but perishable. New York Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
THE pReAMERs.
We are the mus,c makers,

We arc the muslc makers,
 And we are the dreamers Of dreams, Wandering by lone sea breakers,
 And sitting by desolate streams; World losers and world forsakers On whom the ps .e moon gleams; Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world forever, It seems. With wonderful deathless ditties We build up the worlds great cities, And out of fabulous story
 We fashion an empires glory; One man with dream, at pleasure, Shall go fcrth and conquer crown; And three, with new songs measure, Can trample kingdom down. A breath of our inspiration Is the life of each generation;
 A wondrous thing of our dreaming, Unearthly, impossible seeming, The soldier, the king and the peasant Are working together in one, Till our dream shall become their present And their work in the world'be done. Arthur O'Shaughnessy in Washington Critic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
suPERsTlTIoNs OF rHE SIEGE.
Tho Opinion of London Professionals on
 Omens and the Like

Tho Opinion of London Professionals ou
 Omens and the Like.
 Mir. Toole, the comedian, being interviewed on the subject. says that although not in- tensely superstitious himself, he still believes in ghosts the ordinary ghosts, however. but one that walks every week-on pay day. As for omens, ha confesses that when he passes the theatre at 7:3O and sees a crowd of people right across the street waiting for the doors to open, he usually considers the omen good.
 Mir. Edward Terry, another popular London actor, is very fond of Friday. He says that his new pieces have invariably been produced on that day, and that he usually travels with company of thirteen players. The same boldness is characteristic of MT. Marius His opinions of stage superstitions are as follows:
 ''I would rather produce successful play on a Friday than bad one on a Saturday. I would rather receive e13 than e12 at any time. would rather sit down thirteen to a good dinner than twelve to a bad one. do not believe in unlucky theatres or unlucky actors, but believe in a good play, well acted, drawing good houses, wherever it may be. If there is one superstition have it is to get the best of everything at the cheapest rate"
 On the other hand, Mrs. Bernard-Beere confesses that she is exceedingly superstitious Miss Millward is even more so and Miss Fanny Leslie, the burlesque actress, consid- CTS tt unlucky to place an umbrella on the prompt table, and also to drop the play part during rehearsal. Black cats she believes are very lucky, but she will never sign a con- tract on Friday. Miss. Lefty Lind has also some strong opinions on the same subject. II am peculiar enough" says Miss Lind, ito believe tho number thirteen to be very lucky. It was the number of my dressing room at the Gaiety theatre when London audience was kind to me for the first time. On my return to that theatre I shall ask to be allowed to have the same room. At one time went to see a manager and met a woman with an evil eye, or rather a cross eyed women. I walked deliberately home again, knowing that the manager in ques- tion would not believe in me- White flowers, believe, are very unfortunate. Go under a ladder will not. And have found that if l ha pen to meet any one on the stairs when am going on for dance don't get an en- core"
 From these few examples it may be seen that the English actors and actresses, though not quite so superstitious as their French brothers and sisters, are yet not wholly free from the same influences Philadelphia Tilsas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
Innovation at Paris Balls.

A rather interesting innovation in dancing parties has been made lately in Paris It consists in arranging the ladies who take part in cotillons according to the colors of their dresses. Harmonious tints are thus evolved, and unexpected vagaries of color become manifest to the eye of the artist. In a diversified party the effect is often novel and startling. It is said that the fashion comes from Vienna. Home Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
On the Courts Mercy.

Judge-Madam, what is your agea
 She-Your honor, I leave that to the mercy of the court--Bulfalo Commercial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
Familiar with the subiect,

Magistrate ito witnessl-Do you know the nature of an oath, Uncle Rastusa
 Uncle Rastus-I reckon l does yo' honah. Ise owned balky mule for foahteen ya'.- New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
Doing . Big Business.

Reporter-How's business1
 President Insurance Company Immense We have never, in the history of the com pany, had 60 many applications to act upon. Kaporter-Ah, applications for policiesi President Insurance Company-Er-no. plotting papen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19

The man who threatens to call another man "a liar, to his teeth" can do no great harm. The teeth may be false, anyway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19

Blocks of ice cut at Memphis, Mo-, were found ill many instances to contain catfish, some of which were foot long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19

Boiling to death was introduced as a mode of capital punishment during the reign of Henry VIII, in 1851, but the act establishing it was repealed sixteen years later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19

The entire police force of Kansas City are church members. Two are elders, and any numher o3 tlem arc daacpnS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
The Effect cn tha p.,t,.,,,

The Effect on the Patienh 4Asti YonAg physioian tpompuusly, -YsssHm called at MT. Browns three times . day for week. 4e is 2 vary saicly man, MsssSmiths < Miss saa Rsndint bj h9y yIks sAn9s \,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
A s,,.,,ialou. circum.,apu..

Magislubs-whas's tho otnrge ayaipsa ta,is maul
 F6licsman-I arrested him ou uspiciou, yer Aonot Hey nswspa PCT Ssporter. and ds.taaJ Jisy Bt1ss 71a11v iftAhh -8S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
Why So Called.

Some furnishing goods stores now keep what they call bachelors undershirts These garments are named, and derive their pop uiarity, from the fact that they are made entirely without buttons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
sls,r.s r1u lIuntler It

f.,mn ca3caGUs her manner was co5, e6s d55iiod Em fyr darliqe with whin,sieal joy. SsS srss s-sGsa ..araib ttaE tE6 toy was complete 'S Ssvtg' \ sas giSl:o off her fssA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19

sA dashing young lady | 5apt to throw . halp osen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19
Fifty Cents to Get In

Fifty Cents to Get In. Thc world is plunged in deep despair, In wormwood and in gall; Wan haFa 10. pay pur fifty centss ps dg0ndfg bap. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-19

has convinced us that the peo- pie O Waterbury appreciate good goods";lt low prices. The people who have attended our GREAT SALE have been our best advertisers, as the bargains which they have purchased have invariably brought more custo- mers, the value obtained having more than answered our adver. |. tlSement.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-11-14
The First Petition for PrOhibf.
ton.

Probably the first prohibition Pc
tition issued in this country has
been discovered in the State ar
chives of North Carolina. On
May the 26, 1855, King Hagler of
the Catawbas thus petitioned
Chief Justice Henley: 81 desire a
stop may be put to the selling of
strong liquors by the white people,
especially near the Indians. If the
white people make strong drink let
them sell it to one another, or drink
it in their own families. This
will avoid a great deal of mischief
which otherwise will happen from
my people getting drunk and quar-
relling with the white people,"
The Chief Justice, as appears from
an endorsement, promised to bring
the matter to the Governors notice.
This points its own moral.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-11-14
Corruption Rampant.

Corruption was rampant. Tb4
use of money in elections has h.
come National evil. In spite Of
law, in spite of vigilance, the polit
lcal hummer and floating voter are
ever IN the market and always find
ready buyers.
There are perhaps in Wetzel
county to day many who ought to
be permanently Giefranchised for
having sold their votes, and there
are no doubt men of prominence
in West Virginia who have com.
mltted offences that would send
them to the Penitentiary, under
the statute.
This state of things must not az.
list longer, for in the end it will de-
s5roy American liberty Wessel
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-11-14
The Way Liquor Is Sold In Port
land.

A writer in the Portland, Maine.
Exchange describes the way IN
which liquor is sold in Portland, as
follows:
"The barkeeper was bringing beer from a
hole in the wall back of the counter. Sud.
denly a watcher rushed in and cried: Here
dey cum" Presto, change! In an instant
the hole in the wall was covered with a
picture of Washington Crossing the Della.
ware Glasses went down a trap-door in
the cellar, and when the deputies enter, the
smiling clerk is busily engaged in selling
cigars"
Liquor selling in this style can
certainly be neither alternative nor
pleasant business.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-11-14

vote of the city is: Harrison 81 ,312
Cleveland 36,159.
A Sun bulletin says the Repub b,
licans have carried New York by a
small plurality; Hill is probably
elected.
Thirty wards and precincts in
Indiana give Harrison 1916, Cleve-
land 2,674.
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. 6, IL: 80 p.
m.-Returns from 127 precincts
show q Democratic gain of ITS.
In Ohio, in 329 precincts, with a
total vote of 140,731, the Demo
Gratis gain 1925.
The Republican net gain is 1852
in 214 Michigan towns.
Chicago.-Eighty two precincts
in 81 counties in Ill, outside of
Cook county show net Republican
gain 1880.
From Ohio.-475 precincts show
net Democratic gain of 1853, in q
total vote of 176,175.
Vermont shows heavy Repu blican
gain over '84.
New York 2 d. N. Nov. Her
aid Bulletin says: Gen. Knapp says
Republicans will carry New, York
by 10000. !
One hundred and ninety pre-
cincts IL Cincinnati and Hamilton
county give Harrison 35,083 and
Cleveland 32,339.
The Democrats gain 81 in seven
California precincts. Nothing def.
mite yet.
Massachusetts, Republican by
$4,000.
New York City, with two dis
tricts missing, gives Harrison 1885,
522, Cleveland l62,497, Fisk t.
291, Cowdray 1857.
IL Alabama the Democrats claim
the State by 80, 600 and all Con-
gressmen.
Detroit-284 townships show
net Republican gain of 6,687.
Cincinnati-190 precincts in
Hamilton Co. gives Harrison
35,083 Cleveland 80, 339.
Massachusetts goes Republican
by abont "a 900.
N. Y.-Herald bulletin says the
indications are that Indiana has
gone Democratic.
NoTE,-For later news and gen.
eral election results, see outside
page.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-11-14
Railroad Connection to Berkeley
Springs.

The Berkeley Springs and Poto-
mac r r. operated by the B. & o.
R. r. Co. running from Hancock
W. Va, station on the Baltimore
q Ohio R. R. to Berkeley Springs,
W. Vs., will be opened for business
on Thursday, November LIST, when
trains will run as follows: leave
Hancock $40 a, M, 12.45 p. m. and
$40 p. 10.
Leave Berkeley Syringe s 90 a.
M, 1895 q. m. and 4 :1Op. m,
The running time between the
two points being 25 minutes.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-11-14
The Book Contains the FOLLOWING
Songs


YeAre Called.-Song and chorus for Mixed yo,c.,
An inspiring battle song
Onward Onward We Are MarehinR-scre
and chorus for mixed voices. One Of the pretissss
pieces of musicfn the book, regular rnarchps t
You can't keep your feet still and listen to it.
Give Your Word the Weight of Your Vote.
effectively as solo, and chorus.
ICannot Vote That way.-solo and choru,
with accompaniment, sarcastic and very effective.
.sVote for PrOlibitIon.-A very bright and e,ec..
i've song and chorus Each of the four describe
Some Of the effects Of the liquor traffic The chorus
opens with the male voices asking as If dicoursssd
at the recital in the verse preceding
show shall we our land reclam9"
The female voices answer with spirit,
"votc for Prohibition ~
The male voices ask:
"How remove this Sin and shame?,
And the whole chorus answers with still increasing
power and spirit,
"Vote for Prohibitionln
This is followed by the full chorus,
eyes we'll vote for Prohibition.
This shall be our great ambition.
This, our glorious work and mission,
Drive the curse away"
Victory 1s Nigh.-Song and chorus, for mixed
voices. Words and music by s. H. St. John.
A Storm is COMMUNICATIONS solo with nlano
This song can BIO sung with organ accompaniment
but is much more effective with piano.
We Are Called.-For male Quartette The sarns
words as NO. 1, but with fferent music and chorua
ana specially set for male voices.
We're Marching on the Foe.-song and chorus
Tor mixed voices. The liveliest piece In the book
Death Song of Observation-Disclosures Sole Duet
and chorus. Thisis the finest piece of music In the
book but needs to be wellsung By trained cher obe
effective.
Ra1lying Song.-song and chorus. spirited
call to rally to the fight.
Our Country, TITS For Thee-ProhlbItonw word
to tho old tune America. - words and music.
Home, Sweet Home.-Words and music
Rallying Song.-setfo- male Quartette.
Prohibition Shall Triunph.-words only. to
be sung TO the tune marching Through Georgia,n
vigorous song, full Of genuine Prohibition truth.
Battle Hymn of Prohik tton.-Words only, to
be sung to Battle Hymn of the Republic. "
The book is well printed on good paper. Bound In
tag board covers,
Price 10 cents q copy; or 81 per Dozen.
cent By mail, post paid, on receipt OF price
Spr i uidors and 'nGney' IN
Z HE FREEMAN.
Parkeiebur. W W
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-11-14
BATTLE OF BALLOTS.
How 1t was Fought Out in
Parkersburg.
fF'rom the FREEMAN Extra. I

The last day of the campaign
closed with Democratic and Re-
publican rallies at the Court House
and Rink, and general alignment
of the forces for the coming conflict
to begin at sun rise Tuesday morn
ing. The day dawned in clouds
with every prospect of rain, but the
sun came out and pleasant wealth
er allowed all the feeble folk to be
brought to the polls, before the
storm of the afternoon, and steady
rain from 3 o'clock till night.
The novel feature of the day was
groups of earnest women, moving
among the voters all day, appealing
to Democrats and Republicans alike
to vote for the Prohibition Amend
ment. It was evident that many
indifferent voters were thus per-
suaded to scratch "For Rejection"
from their party tickets. We heard
of no instance of any disrespect
shown the ladies during the entire
day. So intense was the contest
for the important county offices
that it was next to impossible for
Prohibition Amendment workers
other than the ladies to get the
the attention of voters, and many
votes were lost for Prohibition be-
cause of bogus tickets and confus-
ion growing out of the three
Amendments.
The fight was kept up with des-
perate determination till the clos
ing of the polls, with no disturb.
ance of the peace at any point in
the city.
The vote reached the unusual
number of 2309, much the largest
ever polIed in Parkersburg district.
The battle over, the night was
spent in trying to find out who was
whipped, and at this writing, 1
o'clock Wednesday morning, while
Republicans are rejoicing over tie
latest from New York and Connec
ticut, there is no news from either
county or State upon which to base
any estimates.
Early in the night Democratic
Headquarters at the Rink were
jubilant over favorable dispatches
from New York, but as midnight
approached the jubilations came
from Republican Headquarters, on
Market Street, as the returns from
New York and Connecticut gave
steady gains for Harrison.
Prohibitionists could only look
On like bound boys at d husking
as the bulletins gave no news Of
their vote in other states, and not
q single item could be- gathered
from any source indicating the fate
OF the Prohibition Amendment in
West Virginia, and SO they went
home at midnight, hoping for good
news on tbs morrow.
They were at least wise to reserve
their shouting for definite news.
which is certainly the safer plan
for others to follow as we'll. So let
US all wait and see what the NOR.
row shall bring.
+. s.-The morrow brought only
sad news for the Homes of West
Virginia; the sad news of the sa-
loon triumphant.