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Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22
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customs of their race. A royal baby's
first toilet in Arabia consists in winding
a bandagc about its body, after it has
been bathed and perfumed. The little
creature is then placed on its back, its
arms and feet are Strengthened, and
the entire body is swathed to the
shoulders. In this position it remains
motionlcss for forty days, but the band
ages are removed twice a day that the
child may have IA bath. The Arabs be-
licve that this process will make the
body straight for life. Under such cir
cumstancts. it seems fortunate that
babyhood is not a period which can be
remembered in after years, for nobody
would choose to suffer such days of
misery again, even in recollection. If
the child be a girl, on the seventh day
after her birth, holes usually six in
number are pricked IN her ears, and
when she is two months old heavy gold
rings are attached to them, to be worn
throughout her lifetime, except during
periods of mourning for relatives. On
the fortieth day the baby's head is
shavcd-a ceremony which could
scarcely be performed in our own coun-
try, where thick harris usually of a later
growth. This operation is considered
very important one, and thirty or forty
persons are witnesses OF il, for the per-
formance of certain rites. The disposal
OF the first hair is regarded as very
weighty matter; it must not be burned
nor carelessly thrown away, but buried,
thrown into the sea or hidden in some
crevicc of a wall. This fortieth day
marks Il turning-point in the child's
life. Heretofore it has only been seen
by its parents, the slaves on duty and n
few intimate friends of the family; now,
however, it may be seen by anybody,
and is regarded as fairly launched on
the tide OF existence. Several charms
are attached to its body, for protection
against the "evil eye" boys wearing
them to certain age and girls still
longer. The favoritc charm con-
sists OF a gold or silver locliet Worn on a
chain,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22
Arabian Babies.

Memoirs of an Arabian Princess: Life
has exceptional difficulties for the babies
who are Of sufficiently high rank to be
brought up according TO all the aucient
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22

from his face whether the Indian holds
a bobtail flush, a pair of dcuccs or a full
hand. They are passionately fond OF
poker, and in playing this game are
adopts in all the arts and ways of the
more highly civilized pale-face. They
are also fond OF the horse race, and
contest between two Indian ponies is al
ways great event. The indians are
out, and put their money on their favor
ties. Many an Indians annuity is lost
at poker or n horse race.
A French electrician claims that he will
soon be able to produce thunder storm
wherever and whenever it is desired This
will be grand news to men whose wives are
addicted to too much shopping.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22

the handful OF robbers who stole the organi-
zation, transferring it, bag and baggage,
from Cincinnati its home, to Chicago, the
present headquarters. The far west is con-
trbutng few recruits, but the old members
are rapidly forsakng tho one time flourishing,
but now struggling aud almost bankrupt or
der. The following from the Savannah Times
IS but one OF many similar paragraphs during
the present year
The drummers have a protective associa-
tion with one post in Savannah. II was or
gaui1cd a year ago and OH next Monday the
annual election will be held. The member
ship is about one hundred. Considerable dis.
satisfaction is said to exist with the methods
under which it works, and an effort is to
made TO induce other southern posts to unite
in the formation of an association suited for
the needs of southern travelling men,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22
so distinguished a person. His first question

50 distinguished person. His first question
was e..
'."Who will be elected PRESIDENT"
81 will,' came the answer, clear and
quick. -. ...
,"l3ut who will get the most yotcs'' per.
sisted the drummer
~ will, ," came the answer again.
81 know, but who will carry New York
state, Harrison or Cleveland
81 Will was again the reply, and the pas
sengers In the car all smiled,
The drummer turned to the window aSt
was as meek as Moses until the train reached
Toledo when he quickly disappeared.
He Set En- Up.
Billy set 'em up. He couldn't help it. Not
that he might not have done so anyhow, for
he has been known TO do such things volun-
tariy, but this was "A case of CompulsiOn.
Billy's other name is Mr.. William Bryant
(all capital letters. He represents w l..
Parrottc aud is, in the words of his fellow
travellers, one Of the "wttest boys on the
road. He was out on the Fremont, Elkhorn
* Missouri Valley last Monday. Train No.
3 was late, causing "A delay of the ''wcst-
bound of three or four hours, and Billy and
several OF his Conferes were quarantined at
the Depot hotel at Chadrou. All at once,
while all hands were absorbed in the task of
of preparing new gilt edged extensions of
the truth, w. .. PatriCK-WhOm everybody
knows sang out: There goes our train ~
A stampede ensued. Carson, familiary
known as jim, made rush at the clerk and
attempted TO Jam him into Drcsser's stove
under the mistaken impression that he was
getting his OvercOat into valse. Mack
stuffed his hat full Of corn beef sandwiches
and boltcd for the door. 'Old Judd Grant"
who is sweet on all his customers, grabbed a
bag of soiled linen for his sample case and
broke away. But Billy, our own Billy, capped
the climax. In the midst of shower of shoe
brushes, shaving cups, nickel TASKS and
other debris he was seen flying down the
track at slXty-mle gait. lie had four fur
coats, three grips and all the hats he could
find. Far in the rear came procession of
owners of the rapidly disappearing personal
property and as Billy yelled frantcallv to
the conductor, stop her! stop her" they
cried out desparngly to anyone and every
one, stop him Head hlm off ~ just as
the situation had reached its most dramatic
point aud while the young ladies on the
platform were manfcsting the most intense
interest, one of the hcrO's suspcndcrS gave
out, and his foot becoming entangled in the
pocket of one of the coats he performed an
aCrobatic feat, shedding fur coats and hat
boxes on all sides. The conductor explained
that the train was not going for two or three
hours, and Billy explained that he wasn't
going to rob anyone, and the interested
young ladies explained that they were
merely watching the wheels so round and
Billy set em up.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22

st. Louis Sayings J. w. Moulton, a
drummer living in Collinsvillc, H., com
petely outwittcd a constable of that small
burg yesterday by very clever trick Moul-
ton owns a horse and buggy, which he had
used on his trips between Collnsville and
this city, and heavy weight mortgage over
due rested heavily on the vehicle. Mouiton
did not have the money with which to raise
the mortgage, although responsible and his
creditor pressing him, he deter@ined to
evade the payment OF the sum required, and
at the same time continue using the rig.
A constable seized upon the rig yesterday,
and unwittngly consented to ride to this
city, where the festive drummer proceeded
to get his friend of the Constabulary, what is
technically known to the FOUNDERS. para
lvzcd.n Mr.. MOultOu was cmnCntly sue
ccssful, and then he informed his cOmpan-
ION that constable from Illinois could not
levy an execution in NJ ssouri. Mr.. Moulton
then took the writ and the constable's re
vover and went back to Collnsvile and
settled the debt, much to the maudlin disgust
of the drunken constable.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22

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Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22

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Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22

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Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22
THE COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER.

Samples Gathered in the Grips Of
tho Drlmmers.
HE FOUND THE RINGS OWNER
lie Set 'em UD-Drummcrs' Law-How
one Outwitted a Constable
Made a Hit-What Line
He was In-Sotcs.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-22
Poker Playing Utes.

Six gold medals awarded Jarvis Brandy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26
A LESSON IN MANNERS.

The local republican organ, which for gross unfairness and indecent civility toward the chief magistrate of this great and glorious country is facile princeps, might take primary lesson in courtesy and good manners from the distinguished republican General Nathaniel P.~Banks. In speaking of President Cleveland General Banks refuses to sink his char acter as gentleman in the ribaldry of the pothouse. The general says of the president: ''I speak we'll of him as far as my judgment will allow me to speak of
 him. He is the choice of the majority of 6O, ,OOO, ,O00 people, and if this is not enough to justify us in speaking we'll of him, don't know what would so justify us". The local organ, which has grown dyspeptic. in feeding on the nightmare of southern shotguns and Buffalo scaffolds,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26
THE SCHOOL REPORT.

Elsewhere will be found the annual re- port of the board of education on the con dition of the schools in the center district. The report is from the pen of Rev Father Mulcahy, and evinces depth of thought and practical insight into educay, ,onal matters that is not ordinarily embodied in such productions. Various themes that have direct connection with the elemen- tary and progressive training of the youth ful mind are treated in discursive style that is at once attractive and instructive. The usual statistical and current infor- nation incident to school report is deftly blended with practical reflections of obser- vation and experience ,and thus embellish- ei will be more easily and comprehensively sssimilated.
 While all the various topics touched upon in the report are of interest, and while all will receive attention from those who aye disposed to study the attainments and possibilities of our public school system, the thoughtful mind will finger longest on those which relate to the kindergarten methods in the primary rooms, physiology, night schools and tluancy. The kinder garten system has long since demonstrated it's value to those who teach the infant idea how to shoot, and it's institution and development in the local schools is proof that our educators are in line with the highest progress in educational methods Any system that serves to make the school
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26

As TRUTH crushed to earth rises again, so does the Hartford Telegram come up smiling after its temporary knockout by Mayor Bulkeley. Like the fabled phoenix rising from it's ashes the Telegram issues from the wreck and ruin which an unjust and negotiable libel law brought upon it nothing daunted by it's experience Mayor Bulkeley will probably find little pleasure in contemplating the resurrection of the Telegram, but those who like sturdy independence, vigorous thought and un- compromising expression will welcome its ism. The Telegram can and will do eff cient service in the cause of democracy and tariff reform.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26
An Actors Will.

BOSTON, Sept. 26.-The will of the late William Warren contains no public bequests The will gives the testator's books, manu scripts, etc, to his sister, Mary Ann Rice Miss Fisher is given the testator's furniture in the Bulfinch place rooms and $3,0O0 ir money. Emma Marble and Sarah Jefferson nieces, are given S5, 900 each. The silver cup Loving Friends,n goes to Joseph Jefferson To Emma B. Dunlap, niece, is given the silver salad bowl presented to Mr. Warren by the Museum company, and also the pitcher given him by the Boston theatre company The residue of the estate is given to the testator's brother, Henry Warren, and his sister, Mary Ann Rice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26

room attractive to the child as he begins his journey after knowledge should com mend itself to the earnest instructor, and those whose province it is to mould the plastic and impressionable minds of child hood should hasten to master the princi- pies and methods of the kindergarten. Father Mulcahy's thoughtful and we'll di- gested reflections on the value and efficacy of the system will suggest new conceptions of its possibilities.
 The study of physiology is one of the most interesting that can engage the atten- ton of pupils. Physiology is the science which treats of the phenomena which normally present themselves in living be ings, of the laws or principles to which they are subject, and of the causes to which they are attributable. It is the science Of life. Of course it presents field of ln- quiry and search too vast for complete eX- ploration during the few crowded years ot school life, but the fundamental principles may be implanted and conception of the science imparted which will lead to results in the broader process of future mental development. Father Mulcahy's exposition of this branch of our public school currlcu lum, necessarily brief though it be, IS not the least interesting portion of his peculiarly interesting report.
 The sections which relate to night schools and truancy are also worthy of careful and intelligent consideration. The novel idea is preached that night schools should have wider scope than the tuition of those whose earlier years, either accidentally or wilfully, were rendered unfruitful Of | educational results. An enlargement ot the course of instruction, whereby work 1 ing boys and girls who have made some progress on the highways of learning may have an opportunity of still further eX- banding their intellectual requirements, suggests itself to Father Mulcahy, as it will to those who believe that education is the best safeguard of the republic, as a step forward in true progress. The province of the night school as it now exists certainly fails to reach class whom fate has robbed of op- portunities that our public school system might and could easily furnish without serious detriment to itself. Father Null cahys recommendation on the subject should receive consideration from those in whose hands is power to give it effect. l His observations On truancy and his sug- gestions as to the remedies therefor are in the same thoughtful vein that marks the whole report.
 Father Mulcahy is to be congratulated on the thorough and painstaking manner in which he has traversed the field GOV cred by his report, and the taxpayers are to be congratulated that so deep student of educational subjects has had in charge the framing of the report. Parents, teachers and citizens generally should give it careful attention they will rise from
 it's pel dsal convinced anew that
 l 'Tis educ Ation forms the common mnd | As the twis is bent so is the tree iNcl'ned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26
NOTICE.
NJAYOR'S OFFICE, CITY OF WATERBURY M September 20, 1888. To the City sheriff of the City of Waterbury,

NAYoRS OFFICE, CITY OF WATERBrRY M September 20 1888. To the City Sheriff of the City of Waterbury Greeting:-
 You are hereby directed to warn and notify the legally qualified electors of the city of Water bury that the annual meeting of said city will be held at the police court room in the city hall of October. A. D., 1888. at o'clock in the fore noon for the transaction of such business as may legally be brought before said meeting, and for the choice of the following officers of said Treasurer, Auditor, City Sheriff, two members of the Board of Commissioners. also one Alderman and five Councilmen for each of the four wards of said city
 The voting places will be as follows, to wit: For the First Ward-The engine house of Phoenix Fire Co No in Phoenix avenue, For the Second Ward, booth on the north side of Gen. ter Square at or near the foot of Prospect street For the Third Ward, the Police Court-Room in the City Hall building. For the Fourth Ward, the joint engine house on Scovill street opposite Spring street.
 The polls will be open in each of the above places for the reception of votes from eight o'clock forenoon to five o'clock afternoon on said first day of October, 1888.
 You will cause copy of this notice to be pub lShed in one or more newspapers published in said city, and post copy thereof each duly at tested, upon the public SignpoSt in said city at due return make to the clerk of said city accord ing to law.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the city of Waterbury this 20th day of September, A. D., 1888 HENRY l. EDUCATION. New Haven County, ss, Waterbury, September % 1888.
 The above and foregoing is like, true and at
 Attest: JOHN VIM MDONALD.
 City Sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26
NOTICE
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION

The legal voters of the town of Waterbury are hereby warned and notified that the annual town meeting will be held at the City hail. in the Dis trict court room, on Monday, October 1,lSSS, at $ o'clock in the forenoon:
 For the purpose of electing the several town officers. as provided by law. viz; Seectmen, Town Clerk, Assessors, Board of Relief Treas urer, Town Agent, two Registrars of Voters. two Auditors, and all other town officers as provided by the statute.
 Also to hear and act on the report of the town officers as required by law.
 Also to lay the annual town tax on the prop erty and rateahle eState in said town. Also to vote yes or no whether or not licenses to sell or eEchallEe spr'tuouS and intoxicating; liquors, ale and lager beer may be granted by sad town for the ensuing year.
 Also to authorize, as prov ided by statute. the Selectmen to have the brush on the sides of high ways in said town, cut and cleared off from said highways.
 Also Gin response to numerous individual re 4uestSl to vote on the question of the town the public schools in this town.
 Also; in pursuance of inc petition of John O'Neil Jr, Martin Bersin and others, to appro p'iate money to defrny the expenses of maiutain ing the poor orphan children of this town. Also to act upon the recommendation of the selectmen with regard to the working of high ways,
 The ballot boxes for the purpose of voting fo1 town officers and and all other matters to be voted tIistrictS from o'clock in inc forenoon nntil o'clock in the afternoon of said day as follows: First piStrict-At the house of PhoniX engine Second DiStrict-At booth tent, north side of Center square at the foot of Prospect street. Third Distrct-At police court room in City Fourth District-At joint engine house of Citizens, engine company No and Mutual hook and ladder No on Scovill street
 Polls will be open on said first day of October
 JOHN B, DOHERTY.
 GEORGE A. EDUCATION,
 JOHN STANLEY.
 Selectmen Town of Waterbury
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26

SENATOR SHERMAN of Ohio in 1872 spoke as follows: ''It must be remembered that the present duties, taken together, are far in excess of what they were before the war, and that they have been three times largely increased since the passage of the Morrill, tariff act of 1861. Such excessive protection not only ceases to diversity production, but forces labor into protected employments. If the present rates of duty were high enough during and since tle war, when home industry was burden ed with heavy internal taxes-with sta mp duties, income taxes, and high rates on raw materials-then surely they are now too high when all these taxes are removed" ." MT Sherman advocated then what the democrats are trying to effect now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26
w. c. T. U. Convention.

LCoKPoRT, N. Y, Sept. 26.-Six hundred delegates are here in attendance on the if teenth annual convention of the Women's Christian Temperance union of this state. The convention was in the daytime in the Baptist church, and in the evening in Cen tral hall Mrs, Mary Towne Burt, of New York city, president of the union, presided, assisted by Mrs. Mary J. Weaver, of Ba- tavia, vice president The annual address of the president was read at the afternoon session. Among the things advocated by Mrs. Burt were an auxiliary fee, state temperance building and headquarters, a prohibition petition and municipal suffrage petition. Committees to further these pro jects were appointed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26
Boston Women Will Vote.

BOSTON, Sept 26-There were 600 women applicants for registration yesterday who qualified as voters for the school committee It is believed that when the lists close Satur- day night not less than 10000 women will have been registered. The anxiety on the part of women to participate in the election of the school committee arises from the agi- tation against sectarian schools which has been conducted here recently. Rumors have been set ahoat that an effort would be made to sectarianize the school board. The effect of the rumors has been an intense rivalry be tween the Catholics and Protestants Both have exerted their utmost influence to bring out the voters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-26
NOTICE-
To the Voters oSshe Center School

Waterbury:
 The legal voters of the Center School District of Waterbury are hereby warned that District Meeting will be held at Police Court Room in the City Hall in said district on Saturday, September 29 1SSS at 8, o'clock pm for the purpose of hear ing and acting upon the reports of the district committee, treasurer, auditors and board of education of said dis trict also to lay tax sufi- cient to defray the expenses of the district for the ensuing year.
 And said legal voters are hereby further warned that the annual district meeting for the purpose of electing the district committee. board of educa tion clerk, treasurer and auditors of said district, will be held at the Police Court room aforesaid, on Monday the 1st day of October, 1888 at o'clock in the forenoon. and that the vot ng district, in said school district will be follows: First district at Engine House of Phoenix Fire company, No 1. in Phoenix avenue Second District, Booth north side of Center Square at or near the foot Of Prospect street. Third District at the Police Court Room in the City hall: Fourth District at the Union Engine house on Scoyill street: and the ballot boxes will be open in each of the above places, for the reception of votes, fron o'clock a. m, until o'clock D. m, of said day.
 JAMES SPRUCE,
 CHAUNCEY B. WEBSTER,
 MICHAEL BEGNAL,
 II. A. MATTHEWS,
 FRED B. RICE,
 District Committee. JOHN s. NEAGLE, Clerk