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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
FREDERICK o. PIERCE, Secretary.
NO LAW AGAINST TT.

A correspondent writes to the DEMOCRAT law pertaining to lotteries and gambling, and whether it applies to the merchants who are giving prizes to their customers. He. says the action of the merchants in the matter of gift-giving will work an injury to the standing of the city and should be stopped. In answer to our correspondent we would say that as far as we are able to judge there is no law in the statutes under which the cases in question could be class ed as illegal. Section 2,569, under the head of Gaming and Wagers, which comes nearest to fitting the cases of anything we can find, reads Sec 2569. Every person who shall sell any per sonal property and shall offer the purchaser an interest in other to be ascertained by lot or hazard, any article of value, or any in te~est therein, as present gratuity, the quality, kind or value of which shall be unknown to the purchaser at the time of sale, shall be fined not more than three hundred dollars, or imprisoned not more than three months, or both
 The following section gives the power of making, altering or repeating laws con- corning gambling, lottery dealing, etc., to the city or town authorities. It reads:
 Sec. 2573. The court of common council of any city, and the warden, burgesses, and freemen ot any borough, aud the inhabitants of any town in legal town meeting assembled shall have power to make, alter, and repeal ordinances or bylaws to suppress and punish all kinds of gambling and gaming, pool-selling, policy playing, lottery dealing, bucketshop business and the stalking or
 
 nanqss afgs9 9f 6r rAnsy 9g for the same on market of the price of stocks bonds, or merchan dise and to prevent idlers and persons without apparent employment from enticing persons into places where gambling of any kind is carried on
 But while we have endeavored to explain the legal staCus Of che oase~-to-~or.-~sor respondent, we would advise him not to lose any sleep Q nights thinking over the matter. Nearly every dealer who is in the gift business has had enough of it, and it is more than likely that the whole busi ness will die a natural death before many moons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
An Anecdote of MT. Conk1ine.

There is story of two Rochester men who once were in New York on legal business. It occurred to them to consult Mr. Conkling, and they did so at some length and very much to their satisfaction. As they rose to go, the spokesman said: "Mr. Conkling, we thank you for your advice, which is very valuable to us. When we get home we will send you check for $500" "Oh, no, gentle men," said the ex-senator, "don't do that. am only too happy to be of service to you, and make no charge You are quite wei come; but when I do charge, my fee is $5, ,OOO. 1.-The Argonaut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
How French CIaret Is Made.

British Vice Consul Warburton, of Ro- chelle, suggests the establishment of new industry in England-the manufacture, namely, of French claret. The process, as carried on in his district, is both simple and inexpensive. Raisins and entrants Fare steeped in water at temperature of about 70 degs. until fermentation takes place, a little red Spanish wine is then added to give color, and the mixture is ready for use It has the further advantage that it is pleasant to the taste, and is considered perfectly wholesome. The cost of production is about one penny per bottle, and there are several factories turning out hundreds of gallons daily.-The Argonaut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30

The FredericlSsburs- National -CasaAA4ry-
 The National cemetery at Fredericksburg Va, is the third in size, there being 15, ,OOO soldiers buried there, drawn from the neigh boring battlefelds of Charlottesville, Spott- sylvania and the Wilderness. The cemetery itself lies on the battlefield of Fredericksburg and in the midst of most solemn associations, yet only two Decoration Day services have ever been held there These were in 1868 and 18SS While the people of Fredericksburg flock to the services in the Confederate ceme. tery, the field of the Union dead is given ur to sort ofscolored picnic.-New York Fri. bune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30

No better proof that the north and south have clasped hands over the bloody chasm and are now united by strong bond of friendship could be furnished than the iment of the south, to-day participated in the Memorial day exercises in New York, as the guests of the Ninth regiment, and decorated the tomb of the late General Grant, and fired salute in honor of the dead soldier
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
". H. Ruhey, Manager.
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM

LOCATION OF BOXES. 6-Exchange Place. H-East Main Street and wolcoit Road. 1s-cor. Cherry and East Main. s3-Iron Bridge. West Main. a4-watcrbury Brass Go. Cprivatea e5-corner Johnson and wateryIlc. s6-corner Prospect and Grove. s5-Junc. North Main. Grove and North Elm. 3a-Cor. Washington and South Main. 34-waterbury Buckle Co. Cpriratel a5-Benedict & Burnham Co GssriraieD 3s-waterbury Watch Co. Cprirate) SS-Cor. Grand and South Main. 3is-Comer Meadow and Bank. 3is-Corncr Meadow and Cedar. S2I-Plume X Atwood Co. urivaic, SsS-Holmes, Booth < HaydenS lpriyaicD Sai-No. 1, Engine House. 42-Corner Union and Franklin. 4s-Scovin Mfg. Go. Oprivatel 4S-corner Clay and Mill s5-No Engine House.
 sT-Corner Dublin and Doolffle Alley ss-waterbury Manufacturing Company. vIiv. 47-Corner of Doolittle Alley and Dublin st. +Coner Willow. and West Main 3a5-Corncr Simon and Burnharn Sts
 Policemen have keys
 INSTRUCTIONS To KEY HoInrns To give an alarm open the door. pull the hooa down once and let go, then close the door
 Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small h.l in the box is striking as that indicates an alaz1,- has already been given. Be particular to remain at the box until the ;7r. rival of an officer of the Fire Department waa will helease the key or, if circumstances will loi permit remaining, then the proper officer will rs turn the Key to the holder as soon as convenient Always give the alarm from the box nearest tke fire. ~ Key Holders upon changing their locations will please leave word with the Chief Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30

NEw HAVEN has a champion banana eater. He won $20 Saturday night by getting outside a cer- tain number in twenty minutes.-New London Telegraph.
 Champion hog would be a more appro- priate title. Now had it been Meriden or Bridgeport man who performed the gas tronomical feat we would not wonder, but New Haven
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Signs of Summer.

Tho "festive" goat is browsing On the hoopskirt in the lane And the organ grinders grinding In the street his plaintive strain. The robin in the orchard Is singing all the day, The froglet in the evening Trills his tender roundelay. One day we wear an ulster, Next day duster thin, And then we think the summer Is beginning to begin
 Boston Courier
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
 He Knew the RODes.

"The bulk of my fortune I wish to be- queath to my scapegrace nephew, George" i" said the dying man.
 Why, 1t was only yesterday he called you an oid skin1int, !" said the lawyer. ''rd cut the boy of.
 That's all right.n replied the testator. ' ou make the will out the way tell you. know enough about wills to know that if ' leave him all the money he won't get cent of it. t."-Harper's Bazar. 9'--'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Training for 8 Newspaper Writer.

1TdIHiHB TUT U N6WSpIper VTICeT.
 The best general training for newspaper writer is to be had on a live daily paper in a small city where the staff is small and he is called upon to do all sorts of newspaper work Newspaper work in large cities makes special ists. At the same time, bright reporter on a big city daily, if he keeps his eyes open and does all he can to master the routine o1 the office outside of his own regular work csn. get allL. ell the training that any young man how to do it, too, in the most effective way it is his own fault-s'W. H. H." in The Writer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Meaninrless .Jarron.

Physician-How is your husband this morning, madama
 Madam-Very low, doctor.
 Physician-Is he conscious at all?
 Madam-No; he keeps repeating: "prom- ise," "never marry" ''my sake" and other meaningless jargon. He is evidently wan dering in his mind.-The Epoch
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
We'll Up in Banking,

Business Man-Now, don't forget; deliver this note to the president of the Millionaire bank. On no account give it to any one else. Go right to the president and hand him this yourself. Don't let any of the clerks take it.
 Messenger Boy-Don't yer fear Them dudes can't fool me- 1Eh? Ever carry messages to banksa''
 s.Often.n
 "How do you find the president?"
 "Look fer the cove in the shabby suit. .n- Omaha World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
"Beat On"

Tell me, ye winged winds that round my pathway soar, - | s5s#F- Do you know some quiet spot where wives clean house no more; Some lone, sequestered, leafy dale. some island ocean girt, Where life is not one ceaseless war with cobwebs and with dirt; Where only natures carpet spreads beneath the tired feet, And wretched men are ne'er compelled it's en- erald folds to beat! The lake breeze famed my heated face and said. Beat oni There's no such place"
 Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
A Sympathetic Heart.

Can you help me, sirp' said tramp to a Chicago citizen.
 Well, dunno,n replied the citizen; "you look as though you need all you can get. What brought you to this sad plight, my friendan
 Its long story, sir. In the first place I married St. Louis girl, and'-
 Say no more, say no more,n interrupted the citizen, with tears of sympathy. 'Heres five dollars for you. u."-The Epoch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
The Kind of Bird she Meant

o 1AIHu VT SIru 7sHe Meant' The Charming damsel had no appetite; Her health was delicate, her mother said; But at the table she put out of sight AS much as would have two longshoremen fed. '! eat no more than would a bird" laughed she; But when she rose and from the table went, The landlord frowned and bit his lips; said he,
 Boston Courier
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Picturesque Costume of the Greek

IACtuT0SQuO NO6Gun0 OA LAO OTSGks
 When the Greek whirls round in his native dance his skirts, which circle and circle, fold within fold, expand like the petals of a thick leaved flower, and remind you of the pict- ures which we have seen of the dancing dervishes. The same material is continued up above the belt, and is often inclosed in a richly embroidered waistcoat A loose frock coat, frequently of blue, of the gentle blue, or a short cloak, is the winter garment. Kneebreeches of homespuA white wool reach to the knee, while from below pair of long stockings of the same material, generally white, but often of dark blue, are drawn above the knee and fastened below the knee | with plain black band. The red fez or skull cap, with it's black or blue tassel, sur mounts the head and gives a crowning finish l to the whole of this most natural and pict- | uresque costume.
 Of course, there are slight variations intro duced, as, for example, the cloak of white unshorn wool or of goats hair, the cap of greenish gold velvet, and other less impor- tant details, but, in the main, this is the na- tive costume, which certainly holds it's own against the growing innovations from Eu- rope. For, it may be mentioned, that, though geographically included in the first quarter of the globe, yet the Greeks, and all who live ill Greece, speak always of going to Europe or coming from Europe when they allude of the lands imme- diately west of themselves It is the rare combination of eastern and western life | which gave to Greece its versatility and manysidedness in the past and still imparts to the Greek character and intellect certain attributes which place it without a rival in the society of the world.-Corinth Cor. Bos- toniGlobe.
 l vicksburs's Bill of Faro. l After the surrender some soldiers picked up in the Confederate camp burlesque bill of fare, of which the following is part: l BILL OF FARE FOR JULY, 1s63 l SOUP. 1 Mule Tail. | BOILED. l Mule bacon, with poke greens. l Mule ham canvaSsed.
 ROAST. Mule sirlon 1 Mule trump, stuffed with rics l ENTREES.
 Mule ears fricasseed la Dutch. l Mule spare rib, plain. l Mule liver, hashed. 1 JELILES l Mule foot, etc. l Meals at al! hours. Gentlemen to wait upon l Themselves Any inattentiOn on the part Of the | servants will be promptly reported at the office. JOHN F. o7BRIEN l Wholesale and Retail
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-03-20

ADVERTISING RATES.
Will be made as low Is consistent with
ound business principles. Apply at the Of
Rce for terms. ,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-03-20
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

bUBSORIPTIUN RATES.
One copy, one year. $40 90
One copy. six months. s.................... s aU
For any period undrr six months, one dollar
per month. Payable in advance.
Delivered by carrier in Elko at % cents week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-06

to the substitution of rubble work (stones
mixed with cement) for dry packing Qoose
broken stones) along the entire length CT the
Aqueduot The dry packing was to be done a'
the contractors expense; for rubble the Guy
has to pay IS yard, giving the contractors d
generous profit plus the sum saved by not put
ting in dry packing. General Newton, the
Commissioner of Public Works, is the only di-
rect representative of the city on the Aqueduct
Commission. lie testified that this substitu-
ton was ordered at meeting from which ne
was absent by reason Of sickness, that inc
resolution was blindly worded and that he dld
not know of the change until this investigation
began. BY the substitution the city VIII Dc
out of pocket to the tune Of 81, OOO,ooo. Inc
other revelation related to the payment Tor
eight inches of excavation outside of the pre-
scribed line of the tunnel, which has been 60
ing on under Controllers Loew and Myers
until some 100000 has gone in this way
The Controllers acted on the supposition that
the CORPORATION Counsel had given an opinion
iustifying it but the present Corporation
Counsel and his two predecessors swore that
no such opinion had ever been rendered. Why
there was such supposition is not clear What
is clear is that the city treasury is being sys-
tematically attacked on gigantic scale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-06
CLEVELAND ENGLAND'S CHOICE.

England's choice Of Mr. Cleveland as its
Presidential candidate is determined by the
logic Of history and the facts of the present.
He is Democratic President dependent, as
Polk, Pierce and Buchanan were, upon the
political supremacy Of Southern oligarchy.
Republicans have made the cause of American
industry their own. Democrats under South
ern leadership have antagonized protection and
advocated revenue tariff based upon Cob
denis principles. The low tariff of 1916 was
enacted under Folks Administration in cOnse-
quence of Southern pressure. Pierce was the
accompice of the slave owning Free Traders.
Buchanan was elected on platform dictated
by the South, and proclamirg that the time
had come for the people of these United
States to declare themselves in favor of free
seas and progressive free trade throughout the
worldu The same platform was readopted by
the Douglas and Breckenridge conventions in
1860. The Democratic party before the war
was unequvocally committed to the policy Of
free trade, and this was the direct result of
Southern ascendancy in its councils. The
logic of history informs England that the
same party, with the Solid South as its strong
hold of power, stands once more for free trade.
For this reason Mr.. Cleveland is England S
candidate.
At the outbreak of the war England's gov
erning and trading classes were in sympathy
with the South. Why? Because the South
had thrown the weight of its political domna-
ton in the Union on the side of free trade.
The South had been fighting Engapds com
mercial battle in America England was I'M
willing to desert its ally, the slaye-owning
oligarchy. II knew that if the Union were di-
vided it could at least control the markets Of
the South, and its confidence was well founded.
One of the first acts of the Conlcderacy was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-06
lETERNITH.
victions.

Every 9Th of July the newspapers chronicle
a number of so-callcd accidents and number
Of more or less destructive fires. all caused,
directly or indirectly, by the practice of "cele-
bration.u Whoever examines and reflects upon
these lists will be convinced that whatever at
tempts are made to prevent the indlscriminate
practice of setting off crackers fireworks and
pistols in the streets of great cities, are in the
interests Of the whole community. That is the
first conclusion forced upon the observer. The
second is that the effort duly to celebrate the
Fourth of July brings out more recklessness
and stupidity than could have been supposed to
exist among civilized people. This second i'm
preston necessarily reinforces the first. Ter 1t
tends to confirm the suspicion that there are
great many people who require to be watched
and guarded as carefully as though they were
children on all occasions when the regular
routine of life is a little broken in upon. These
arc the people who fire revolvers loaded with
ball in the streets, and who every year score
several victims. Then there are the people
who let off crackers or fireworks in or near in
hammable wooden structures, or who leave
smouldering fragments of crackers lying about,
or who drop lighted punk anywhere.
The incredible folly and the selfish reck-
lessness Of all these, and also Of the fond par
ents who furnish small children with fireworks
or pistols, cause heavy losses of property every
Fourth of July, and fill the hospitals with pain
full cases when they stop short of taking human
life. In a city of this State few days ago
some children, playing with crackers, set fire
to a great factory and brought about loss of
half a million dollars. Yesterday hundreds
Of families had to lament serious injuries to
some Of their members-fingers and thumbs
blown off, eyes put out, little bodies gashed or
burned-and all for want of reasonable precau-
ton and care. Yet in face of these frequent
annual exhibits there are those who inveigh
against the prohibition of free mayhem and
arson on Independence Day. and appear to
think it better that a great city or two should
be burned once year than that any check
should be put upon method of celebration
which is derived directly from the Heather
Chinee'; which is thoroughly barbarous in
character; which annoys far more people than
it pleases, and which is prolific of the most
serious mischief In short. it might be thought
that celebration by explosion belonged so who'll
ly to an obsolete stage of development that it
ought to give way to more rational and intel
lectual methods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-06
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1883.

ceeded to backslide from that conviction. 90
in the canvass of 1884 he fired the Mugwump
heart by declaring that he regarded pubic
office as a public trust. But as if to show his
contempt for that fine reform maxim he has
given tho country four years Of Garland
Again, in his letter accepting the first nomina-
ton for the Presidency, he gave Federal office
holders to understand that in the event of his
election they should neither be expected nor
allowed to do questionable party service" And
yet without rebuke from him a circular was
sent over the country last February signed
with the names of the Assistant Secretary OF
the United States Treasury and the United
States Public Printer, having for its object
to turn all the post offices of the country into
Cleveland recruiting stations.
All this goes to show that Mr.. Cleveland is
jealous reformer in theory, but an industrl-
GUS backslider in practice. The militia com
pany in the old story resolved that in case OF
war this company shall Immediately disband."
Cleveland, the candidate, can be counted upon
to say and do many highly exemplary
things But judging the future by the past
it is right to conclude that in the event OF his
reelection he would disband his reform con-
yictions,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-06
WHO WILL Run WALLAcHS THEATREi
MANY RUMoRs AFLoAT, BUT NO DECISION CAN BIB
REACHED YRT.

II was stated IN The Tribune on Wednesday that
il was possible that Henry f. Abbey would consent
TO surrender his lease of Waacks Theatre II his suc-
cessor would agree to play the three attractions,
Coquelin Mary Anderson and Mrs Potter at the CONF
paratlvely low rental at which he had booked them
Rumors and reports the effect that the transaction
had been completed generally printed and circu
lated yesterday, but the truth is that no definite de.
cison has reached The probability is, however,
that as Mr. Abbey would not have any special need OF
the theatre after tho seventeen weeks which his
three stars will fill, he will be glad to be relieved OK
the running of walacks and Of the STAR as bis var-
Gus other enterprises would require nearly all his
attention.
Theodore Moss declined yesterday to make any state
mcnt for publication TIL tho matter should be finally
settled Mr. Chattcrton, Mr. Abbey's private secre-
tary said: "There can be decision In this affair
till Mr. Abbey has been heard from, and that VIII
be at the earliest nearly two weeks, as he Is now az
Hamburg There are great many details involved In
the proposal and these could not be considered or adj
ilsted by cablcn Should Mr.. Abbey surrender M
lease there arc several people desous OF renting me
theatre. The person who would however, prooa99y
secure it Is a we'll known New-York manager who
would take over Mr. Wallacks long lease Of the prop
cry and, assuming possession AT the beginning OF
next season, would play Mr.. Abbeys stars az inc sN
tIemey reasonable rental of s. 400 week NJ
| Moss would probably himself run the Star as hrs,
class combination house, for which the extensive IA
| terations about TO be begun Will emnently NJ IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-06
MAYOR HEWITT KISSES THE GIRLS.
,sru1 COMPETITIONS For COLONEL sHEr.

SUCCESSFUL COMPETITORS FOR COLONEL SHEr'
ARDS CHECKS-wRITERS OF PRIZE STORIES.
Mayor Hewitt yesterday performed the pleasant
task of distributing to the young people who were tho
lucky contestants, the prizes offered by Coionei
Elliott F. Shepard, Editor of The Mail and Express
for the prize stories and poems published In that paper
on tho Fourth Tho successful competitors were
Bertha Loomer age sixteen, Of Hoboken n. j., hrst
prize, $780, Emma Locke Rianhard, age Sixteen
second prize, $50; Alexander Nelson Easton,
nephew of Edmund Clarence stedman, age thirteen
third prize (for poetry, S35, and Isaac Moss ago
fifteen, fourth prize, so5 The Mayor handed 10
each Colonel shepards check for the amount named.
and in doing kissed the girls Before this part OF
the ceremony reached Colonel Shepard ana MI
Hewitt made speeches. The Mayor spoke OF foreign
immigration and its effect upon American citizenship
and in the OF his remarks expressed the foiow-
ing opinion:
should require that they foreigners, should % aois
to acquire knowledge e American institutions By sudy'
Ing either In their own nnspe ours
Colonel shepardA residence OF ve years would teach
them that would 1t not,
Mayor HEWITT think 1t hardly wise 10 make that re-
sretion think these children required to DO
residents of this country for twcntyone like these
two boys and these girls think IL would not 90
great hardship ask foreigners for fourteen
years twentyone years residence myself would DO
| IN favor OF twenty.one years