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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
The Direction of Sounds.

The average child, returning from school, on entering the house calls "Mammar The mother, perhaps, replies, "Yesi" -ssWhere are youi" is the next question, and the reply informs the child not only as to the floor, but as to the room in which the mother can be found. The child cannot determine its mothers location by the sound of her voice This exaggerated instance may be owing to the reflection of the sound, not only from the walls, but from the strata of air differing in temperature and humidity.
 How many of us going to the next street, running at right angles to the car tracks, can tell from hearing the bell of the ap- preaching street car before the car comes in sight, whether that car is going north or south? It does not seem that animals can determine the direction of sound much bet ter than man. The sleeping dog, aroused by his masters call, is all abroad as to his masters location, and determines it by sight or scent, or both, frequently running in sev- eral different directions before hitting the right one. The deer, on being startled by the hunters unseen tread, is not always right in his selection of the route to get out of harms way. A flock of geese, ducks or other birds, on hearing a gun is as likely to fly toward as from the sportsman, if he has kept entirely out of sight and the flash of the piece has not been seen.-Arnold Burges Johnson in Popular Science Monthly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
street Pictures in Venice.

Among the crowds which gather on St. Marks piazza in the lovely spring afternoons are women quite as beautiful as those which smile on you from the canvas of the old painters They are fond of strange tints, odd shadessof red, green and blue; they wear, some of them, old fashioned three cornered shawls of fine patterns and bold colors, pre- senting very picturesque appearance. Many of the children are remarkably pretty They look out with their large eyes from under their tangled, curly locks, like so many cherubs fitted with half naked bodies. They are very thievish, too, and one has. to be very watch full of them. That most of them are beggars will be no news to your readers. If you go in the evening to eat an ice or take cup of coffee at Florian's, in St. Marks square, these soft voiced, ragged little thieves come creeping up to you with their bright faces, pointing to their red ripe mouths to tell you they are hungry, offering matches for sale or asking you for the end of your cigar, your coffee, your cake. But they must be watched all the time, for they will steal whatever they lay their hands on.-Venice Cor. Providence Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
CIarat and Oxsters.

Walters in the restaurants, particularly where table d'hote is served, say they can always tell a lady who was reared in the country. The lady may have been New Yorker for quarter of century, and the sharp brilliancy of her diamonds and general adornment may convey the idea that she is one of the grand danes of the city, but when she gets to her claret it is all up with her.
 The walters say that nine out of ten such ladies put sugar in their claret, and this is supposed to shock thoroughbred New Yorker. Perhaps the walters discover her at the start when she tackles the oysters. Many ladies, whose girlhood homes were in the rural districts, insist on using vinegar, pepper and salt in big doses on their oysters, and this also is supposed to be contrary to the ideas of the born New Yorkers.-New York Sun 'F.F.,..a' 5-'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
TUESDAY. MAY 29. 1888.
nBatppaI Democratic Convention.

The national democratic committee hay ing met in the city of Washington on the 22d day of February, 1888, has appointed Tuesday, the 9th day of June next at noon as the time chosen and the city of St Louis as the place of holding the national demo- cratic convention.
 Each state is entitled to representation therein equal to double the number of it's senators and representatives in the con .gress of the United States. The Demo- s .crats of each organized territory and the District of Columbia are invited to send two delegates, subject to the decision of the convention as to their admission. All :; Democratic conservative citizens of the T United States, irrespective of past political associations and differences who can unite with us in the effort for pure, economi- cal and constitutional government, are cor ,dially invited to join in sending delegates to the convention.
 WILLIAM H. BARNUM. <
 FprpupTcY Q PJERcE Secretarv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
Better Way, to, Settle It.

After 8 few brief but decisive rounds, ac- cording to rules governing the 'manly art, ]" the vanquished youth brokenly but earnestly said: "The girls yours, Charlie; I wish you luck" The combatants were members of a Brooklyn club, and the question in dispute will be evident from the utterances of the man who had come out second best In this era of unbridled lawlessness, when an en- ragged lover goes gunning for successful rival, or sends a knife into the latter,s vitals, the Brooklyn method seems an infinitely more manly and proper plan for settling the fateful question If it savers of barbarian, it is at least free from the taint of crime, and if the Gordian knots with which Cupid so often enmeshes his victims can be united with fists used according to proper rules, the art of the pugilist can be regarded with less repugnance by masculine adorers in general -Pittsburg Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
TWIN GIANTS OF FINANCE.
Russell Sage and Jay Gould-Thefr Bnsi'
 ness and Social Relations.

Russell Sage and Jay Gould-Thefr Busi-
 ness and Social Relations.
 In one respect the twin giants of finance offer startling contrast to each other-such contrast of character as is seldom met in men who associate themselves so closely to- gether as do Gould and Sage. Those who have occasion to meet both of these men in intirnate business or social relationss ssay that Sage is almost heartleeR. Gould is.generally credited with an entire lack of feeling where business is concerned, and it may be that many men have occasion to rate him thus severely, but there is another side to his char aeter. Sage boasta that in the whole course of his career, from penury to opulence, no man has ever prefted either by his knowl- edge, pocket book or influence. He contrib utes to charity, but entirely through the female portion of his family. 50 far as help ing man oyer obstacles, he had himself to climb. He does not believe in it on prin-. ciple.
 ''Let. them take-the plunge and find out for themselves" he says; II had it to do."
 Around him are grouped today men who have been in his employ for years, whom he esteems, trusts and praises, and yet never to the best of them has he given one dollars worth of assistance outside of the fixed re- muneration for their services, or the slight est hint as to the condition of the market It is not so much stinginess on his part as it is his idea of justness that keeps his purse strings tied in this fashion.
 Gould, on the other hand, has not only made his private secretary millionaire, but has assisted many others who are not in such close relationship to him. A well known John street jeweler told me of g friend of bis, who, a short time ago, was so poor that when he bought sS0 watch he paid for it upon the installment plan. Today bright, gilded sign creaks triumphantly above the Wall street echoes on which is painted the name of this poverty stricken watch buyer. It seems that his sons and those of Gould were classmates. Through them an ac- quaintance sprang up between the fathers. The poor man was something of an artist, and a genuine connoisseur of pictures. He became invaluable to Gould in assist ing him in the selection of meritoriou works of art Just how Gould requited these services and the mans friendship cannot, of course, be accurately told. It may have been in tho payment of money, but it is more likely that 1t was in tho giving of "tips," to use the Wall street phrase. At any rate, the art connoisseur has become a rich man, and is so apt pupil of his financial master that he is now broker doing an un- usually big business. It is said that he Is now worth, outside of his daily operations upon the exchange, more than million dollars.- New York Cor. Chicago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
NY. Railroad Time Table

Trains Leave Waterbury asIFollows: Boston-7.SO m, l, $40 pm Return sS0 m, pm. Providence-7.30a a. m.; loo a40 m Return. i5 a. m.; 30 p. m- New York-S.o0 a. m.; 1.55 D.. m Return, s.5a a. m.; 3.3s D. m. Worcester-7.so a. m.; 100, D. m. Return, GAS, 9.3o a. m. Norwich-7.30 a. m.; 100 a4opm Return s-s5, 1o.4s a. m; Sss D. m New London-7so London a m: loo. so p. m: Putnam-7.3o a. m-; loo 3so D. m Return, SIS. l0.s5 G. m. Willimantic-530 a. m; loo, $40 D. ID.
 Return. 9.io. 1I.s a. m: 5s D. ID. Springfeld-7.3o. 900 a. m: azop. m.
 Return, 7.30 a. m.; 3so D. m. New Haven-via Plainville. Tso a. m.:fmn.
 Return, lioi a. m, 400 E. m- Hartford-S.ao, 800 a. m; 100 s.so 500 D. m.
 Return, 6.SS, io4o a. m.; s5, AIS. 6.4o D. n New Briiain-9.s 30, goo a. m.; Loo a4o, 500 D. m. Return, 6-55. ll.oa a. m-; I25S 4.3S, 6ss D. Plainville-7.so, 500 a. m.; LOO 3.so, 500 p. m. Return, s.o7, HIS a. m.; I.02 45O Eos p n Forestville-7.30. goo a. m.; $40 800 n m Return, 7.l2, IT, a. m: fl .o5 4I. f7 is pn Bristolmsso lo;,;s goo % T m; |; 100 s4o soopm TerTyyile-7.so, 800 a. m; loo. sso. 500 D. n.
 Return, 7.So, H. a. m; I.e5. a.ii, s.es D. ID Wateryille-73o a. m; $40, 500 m.
 Return, s4s, 1i55 a. m; 5s7 s.s5 p. m Union city-fs.00 a. m.: 2o5. f5Ss n m.
 Return, fs.4e a. m.; fls.ie, T.{s D. ID. Towantic-fs.oo a: m.; fa.0s, f5.sspm
 Return, fS-S2, fi1.52 a. m: F.3S p. m. Southford- a. m.; .s5, 2os 5ss D. m
 Return, sss. ll4o a. m.; f2.s6, 7.3f p. m Hawleyville-s.00 a. m.: 1.55, 2o5 5sp.m.
 Return, 7-5s, 9.s5. 1-s9 a. m; 7.oi D. m. Danbury-S.00 a. m: I55, ao5 s3s p m
 Return 40, BIO. II .4o a. m; 6.5o p. m Brewsters-s.oo a. m.; 155. a.os D. m.
 Return, GAS, I-25 a. m: 63o p. m Fishkin on Hudson-s co a. m: 1Hn
 Return 1o.05 a m; SOS D. m
 A. c. KENDALL. Gen'i Pass Agent Boston. c. H. PLATT, supt., Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
THE World still claims to have the in.

THE World still claims to have the in and once more assures the country that he will not be candidate. It repeats with absolute confidence, it's previous announce .1nent, and adds to it this further informa- tion: "Mr Blaine has already written to one of his most intimate friends letter positively refusing the. use of his name as a presidential candidate, and declaring that he would not, under any circumstances, accept the nomination"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
The Man and the Dose.

There are 1,O1O medicines in the pharmaco- poeia of the United States, and in most com munities there is one man who has tried every one of them before discovering that there never was anything the matter with him. The taste for strong drink is mild, innocuous, feeble inclination compared with Ine raging I1.a11i. At+@1-inp raedicine' when once it gains perniciously active hold upon a man. There are not many really sick people in the world, and if it wasn't for the man who delights in dosing himself with any thing that has a long name and an almanac attachment, there wouldn't be half -ennnoh paint on the rocks of picturesque America to hide the landscape. in Chicago Journal,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
N. H. ( H. Railroad Time Table
APRIL @, 1888.

APRIL e, iSss
 Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows: New York-s.ao. s.e6. io.5s a. m: s.zs, 7.sI D. m. sunday, AIS D.
 Return ,. $. a m: l, {. 5.SS m. New Haven-530 s.s6. Io.5s a. m: ssa g.si nm. Return, T.l5, 9.52 a. m, I, s.3o, 5gs 80 rm. Bridgeport-5.so, SEC, io5s a. m.; ss, 7.si; su, day, {. l5 p. m.
 Return 7.l5. 9.56 a. m-; e.sI, 5.se, r.ss n. n. Sunday, 7.50 a. m -Ansonia-5.30. ss6. i0ss a m sss rsi Sunday, AIS D. m.
 Return. s.5s, 10.33 a. m.: sos G 2s SIS p upx- Sunday. S.26 a. m. Watertown-6-50, s.53. 1I-e a. m.; 4i0. C. 10 .asp m: Saturday. BIS D. n.
 Return csc, 7.55. I0.i5 a. m.; s0. 5ss. GAS ?. m. Saturday, 500 P. m. Thomaston-s.4s, 1l.I7 a. m.; s-57, 7.io D. m; Sun day, BIO a. m-
 Return, 7.5s, io.s7 a. m.: s.ls s.s7 nm. Sunday, $50 p. m TorTington-s4s, Ii.17 a. m; s57, 7io D. m: srr- day, a.10 a. m. Return, 7.3i. 10.0i a. m.; 1s6. e.aa ID. m. Sunday. 3-ss D. m. winsted-s.4s, 11-17 a. m.; s57. 7.Io n m: susday BIO a. m.
 Return, T.Is, e4O a. m; i.so, e.io p. m.; su. day, 800 p. m. O. NJ. SHEPARD, General Sup.t c. T. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass. Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29

WHEN congress undertakes to spend twenty millions of dollars through the medium of river and harbor bill for the benefit of navigation, the people who pay the taxes think in that the expense is pretty steep; but the real height of extravaganza troduced bill making an appropriation in aid of aerial navigation by means of bal loons
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29

TIE mystery surrounding the death of broker Hatch in New York has not yet been cleared up, but the old saying that murder will out" still holds good, and will yet solve this mystery. Mrs Schofeld and her husband were found quarreling on the street the other night. Both were taken to the station house, where the wo- man accused her husbonad of raa>.rder. 6 she was drunk no attention was paid to her maunderings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
THREE AND ONE.

Sometimes ssc seems so helpless and so mild, So full of sweet unreason and so weak,
 So prone to some capricious whim or freak, Now gay, now fearful and now anger wild, By her strange moods of waywardness begufled And entertained, stroke her pretty cheek And soothing words of peace and comfort
 speak,
 And love her as father loves Q child. Sometimes when am troubled and sore pressed On every side by fast advancing care,
 She rises up with such majestic air deem her some Olympian goddess guest, Who brings my heart new courage, hope and rest; In her brave eyes dwells calm for my despair, And then seem, while fondly gazing there. A loving child upon my mothers breast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29

GRADUALLY they are coming into the fold. Here is Congressman Laird, of Nebraska, a republican, addressing the convention which chose delegates to the Chicago convention, in these worlds "I am for changes that will give us of the west free lumber, free salt, free sugar and free coal. Take the tax off the shelter above our heads; take the tax off coal.
 And if this shall be accounted treason to the party I love, then, as Patrick Henry said of George III, make the most of it.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
A Different Light.

Stranger-Are you familiar with the cir cumstances of the killing of Ralph Smitha
 Lawyer Ross-Yes. He was my dearest friend. It was an atrocious murder.
 "I'm sorry you think so. l and a few others were talking of employing you for the defense"
 "Well, of course, there were mitigating circumstances. After all, these newspaper men are two fresh; and an example or two won't hurt them. Come up to the ofice."- San Francisco Examiner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM

LOCATION OF BOXES. 6-Exchange Place. 14-East Main Street and wolcott Road. 15-cor. Cherry and East Main g Iron Bridge, West Main. atwaterbury Brass Co. (private) a5-Corner Johnson and watervne. 26-Corner Prospect and Grove. 27-Junc. North Main, Grove and North Kim. 32-Cor. Washington and South Main. 3-waterbury Buckle Co CprivateD s5-Benedict < Burnham Co. (privateO 36-waterbury Watch Co. Cprfyate) 3s-Cor. Grand and South Main. 312-Comer Meadow and Bank 3l4-Corner Meadow and Cedar. 521-Plume & Atwood Co. (private) Ss3- Holmes Booth & Haydcns private) 3s4-No {, Engine House.
 42-Corner Union and Franklin s3-Scovill Mfg. Co. Cprivatcl 4S--Corner Clay and Mill.
 46-No Engine House
 47-Corner Dublin and Dooltilc Alley. ss-waterbury Manufacturing Company, priv. 47-Corncr of Doolittle Alley and Dublin st. 4-corner Willow. and West Main ss5-comer Simon and Burnham Sts
 . Policemen have keys
 INSTRUCTIONS To KEY HoIprEs To give an alarm open the door, pull the hoos down once and let go, then close the door. Do not pull the hook If the fire bell or small bel in the box is striking as that indicates an alarr- has already been given. Be particular to remain at the box untfl the sr. rival of an officer of the Fire Deperssneut who will selease the key or if circumsfanCe es win no, permit remaining, then the proper officer wfll re | turn the key to the holder as soon as convenient
 Always give the alarm from the box nearest the | fire. Key Holders upon changing their locations wi please leave word with the Chief Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
Dogs Having Their Day.

Dogs are certainly having their day now. There was never more care taken in their breeding, or more fondness shown for them individually. A fine dog is now necessary part of every we'll regulated household, and no young lady considers that she makes a proper appearance on Fifth avenue without a setter, a St. Bernard or a brace of bull dogs trotting by her side.-Harper's Bazar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29

CONGRESSMAN PATRICK COLLINS of Bos- ton will be permanent chairman of the democratic national convention. He is an
 able parliamentarian, and will give the best of satisfaction
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
An Expansive Idea.

"Dat's very brilliant yideah of youah sons, Missus Boglum," said Elder Blink shank, referring to an invention of MT. Bog lum, IT,, for assisting in the process of gath. ering in potato bugs. "How he come to tinl ob datg'
 ''Waal, jes kain't tell, an he doan know muffin mo- bout it n me, but when de yidcat popped into his head his hat ban jes bus"- Harper's Bazar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
Improved Passenger Car.

An improved railway passenger coach is Sd arranged that if it falls off bridge into tue water the side panels, roof and ends of the car become disconnected and float about ai life rafts. Air cushions are attached to the various parts to insure greater buoyancy. This might do very we'll if accidents were certain to occur over water, but upforlu. nately they are not.-New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29

THE same night that republican Ohio was terrified by the appearance of bloody hand in the heavens the sky above demo- cratic New York, the home of Cleveland,
 was illuminated by an auroral arch. There are omens for you! ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
T1.unks for Sioux Dandies.

An article ill the trader store which finds a ready sale with these dandy bucks is trunks. They are not very particular as to whether trunk is covered with zinc ol leather, so the interior is lined with highly colored paper, the lock works properly. ad. justed and the lid inside is adorned with . picture.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
Lights for a Room.

A fancy in lighting a room discards over. head chandeliers and uses side lights. Sof- tened effects are produced by colored shades to lamps, and by the dim light of candles and gas light irritation upon the nerves of sight is avoided. Chicago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
FREDERICK o. PIERCE, Secretary.

THE Baltimore, one of the new cruisers for the navy, will be launched in Philadel- phia July 4. It is expected that Mrs Cleve- land will christen the new boat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29

A little girl seeing her mother petting and caressing another child began to show un- mistakable signs of jealousy. Her mother remarked: "Why, Sadie, believe you arc jealous" .No, mamma, she replied, indig nantly- epm not jealous, but don't feel comf'able. Philadelphia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29

The heat of Q presidential campaign is suf. ficient to render possible tropical products in the north: candidates, for instance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
The Size of Mexfco.

Mexico has "A, 900 square miles, and it is fifteen times as big as the state of New York, more than ninety times as big as New Jer- Island: and more than six times the size of Great Britain and Ireland-Qlobe-D Demo crat. a' 's'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
A woman,s Invention,

A womans invention is a baby wagon for the house, thoroughly padded, in which tho baby cannot be hurt, even if it tips over. The wagon can be turned into Q cradle and made into swing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29

REFRESHMENTS HOPKINS of Illinois has introduced bill in the house, to prevent convict labor from competing with organ ized labor. The bill provides that all con- victs employed within the jurisdiction of the United States shall be employed at such labor as they may be best fitted to perform, and semi monthly shall be paid the same rate of compensation as is paid to organized labor in the locality where the convict is confined. No convict is to be re- ouired to work more than eight hours a day. The bill carries with it an appropria- tion of $1 100000, to be expended by the secretary of the department of labor in giving it effect.
 THE action of the governor of West Virginia in pardoning John L. Hechmer, who was sentenced to the penitentiary three years ago, for fifteen years, on con yiction of embezzlement and forgery, is causing much unfavorable comment He was treasurer of the Catholic Knights of America, and embedded $20,0OO of the funds of that organization. Ever since he was convicted friends have been working to secure his release The petition to the governor stated that Hechmer was in poor health and unless released would not live long. Persons who have seen him, how ever, say he looks perfectly healthy, and are surprised at the action of the governor
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 A KANSAS paper publishes letter from Senator Plumb, stalwart Republican, who says, if the letter is genuine: "Drop Blaine and elect delegation to Chicago uninstructed. Prepare to select the strongest available candidate. Cleveland has gained strength since the day of his inauguration. His tariff message has given him increased strength in. the south west and northwest. While it may lose him few votes in the eastern states, he will more than. make it up in the west, and especially in the northwest. The prospect of the republican 9ls! candidate q for president is gloomysipdeed. About our only hope is in. Cleveland making a mistake before the election, which is not at all probable ;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
Again, when her warm veins are full of life,

Agaln, Wnen her Warm VeluS dre Iuu OL Mc, And youths volcanic tidal wave of fire
 Sends the swift mercury of her pulses higher. Her beauty stirs my heart to maddening strifes And all the tiger in my blood is rife;
 love her with lovers fierce desire,
 And find in her my dream, complete, entire- Child mother, mistress-au in one word, wifei Ella Wheeler Wilcox in America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
In g More Delicate Form.

Hand organs have been banished from the streets of Vienna by imperial decree.