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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
THE CLAIM AGENTS HARVEST.

After the 4th of next march Washington will be the Mecca of the old soldier The republicans love the old soldiers-while they are numerous enough to make their votes an object; and when they get posses sion of the government it ought to be ex- pectedthat they will show their love Where fore the old soldiers rejoice. But so do the pension claim agents. General Harri- son is not expected to have the backbone of President Cleveland and these agents are already feasting their hungry eyes on the open treasury vaults. An entire repub- icau administration, executive and legis- lative, will be an open sesame to the sur the tariff to reduce the surplus when these fellows get their hooks on the treasury.
 The pension agents have begun already to show their teeth. Says Washington let ter to the New York Times President elect Harrison may not have heard the guns that were fired in honor of his election in the lot back of the white house, but he will hear from the man who furnished the powder for this celebration. It was sup piled by the pension-claim attorney doing the largest business in Washington" And good reason he had to furnish the powder! It will be a lucky day for him when Presi- dent Cleveland, the man with the stiff backbone, with his sturdy veto pen steps down and out It will be a great day for him when the little man from Indianapolis gets in! For Harrison is expected, !" says the letter in the Times. 'to be offered long list of private and general pension bills, and he is not expected to veto any of them. The soldier is to be stimulated to be freshly patriotic, and to press every claim that may inspire the hope of new pension or increase of pension, and that, incidentally will give the claim agent a ten-dollar or twenty-five dollar fee"
 When Harrison gets in the harvest will be ripe for the reapers, and tho pension claim agents and attorneys that swarm about Washington thicker than flies around a barrel of molasses will be the reapers. They have their sickles already sharpened, and are impatiently waiting the day when they can get to work When they do heaven help the surplus!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

sufficiently large number of foreign dele gates present at this congress to give it thoroughly international character, and the success that has attended it may possl- ply lead to the arrangements in the future when questions of wages will be adjusted on a basis to include the whole world In a congress of this character, and In the larger assemblies to which it may lead in future, lies much promise for the toller, The education that comes from interchange of opinions, the knowledge of conditions and circumstances that fix wages and reg ulate labor that must necessarily be ditfus- ed among workingmen as a result of this mutual study, must place the wage earning classes beyond the reach of demagogues and sophists who i'm pose upon them the false theory that wages depend upon a protective tariff. We imagine that, at the rate of progress which workingmen are making ill the study of economic questions, 1t will not be many years before home market clubs, high tariff associations or political dema- gogueS Will ma no play TOT lheI1 ooeCP" tion of pulling wool over the eyes of the the wage, earners. And there are many other blessings that must accrue to labor from international conferences of this character.
 In union there is strength, and labor can never have too much union, whether of the local, national or international 1 order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
EUROPE's LABOR CONGRESS.

The wage earners of this country who take an interest in the organizations of labor should mingle their attention to the knights of labor convention with some re- gard to the doings of the international con- gress which has been holding session in St Andrews hall at London This is the first international meeting which the trades gates have been present at it's sessions from Denmark, Italy, Holland, Belgium and France. There have been no representa- tives from Germany or Austria for the reason that certain imperial laws render it illegal for any trade society to communi- cate either nationally or internationally
 with another. There has been, however,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

SOME of the campaigners who haven't got through celebrating Harrison's victory might take lesson from the citizens of Indianapolis. If anybody has a right to jubilate tits the people of the city in which Harrison resides. Nevertheless, the com mittee of citizens appointed to arrange for a grand republican celebration in Indian apols concluded that business had been so long interrupted by politics, and as the desire is now general that ordinary affairs ve~ttention, no fruther demonstrations are now desirable. There is some horse sense in that committed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
Not Wholly a Superstition.

Mrs. Slimdiet-Before going for your trunks, Mr. Newboarder, you might as well sit down to dinner. I will have an extra plate put on. Of course. did not expect you today.
 MT. Newboarder-How many boarders have you, Mrs. Slimdietf
 'Twelve. You will make the thirteenth
 Thirteen at tablet I will wait until supper time. I fear if the thirteen of us sal down to table one of us would die. Yor have only arranged for twelve, you say9'
 "Why2 What would the thirteenth die ofr'
 rvation!'-Philadelphi Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

SPEAKER CARLIsLE's seat is secure. His antagonist declines to make a contest on the technicslity of perforated ballots hay ing been used in the district. He doesn't want seat for which MT Carlisle got the most votes That's where he differs from a republican gubernatorial candidate in Connecticut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

PARIS is letting up on the ballet. In 1884 the Opera gave thirty-two ballet nights; in 1885 twenty y-eight; in 1SS6, twenty-two, and in 1887, thirteen. Thus far eleven ballet performances only have been given in 1888. Bald headed tourists, take notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
Wm. H. Collins,
. DEALER IN

Fine Teas, Coffees and Groceries. Best Flour at lowest prices, Choice Liquors for family use at wholesale prices, Full line of popular brands of Cigars.
 135 So. Main St, Opp. Grand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
The Correct Time.

Dumley (who has sold watch)-You told me, Robinson, that if l would let you have the watch you would pay me in thirty days. It's good deal more than thirty days now.
 Robinson-Not by that watch; that watch loses twelve hours out of the twenty four - New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

YALE and Harvard are kicking like steers ss to where the annual football match shall take place. If there is half as much kicking done during the game it will be an interesting one for the spectators.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
RaduCffnna.

Dealer-Jake, mark those rockers in the window S45.
 Jake-Forty-1ve dollarst Why, sir, you offered one of them yesterday morning to a man for $1Sl
 Dealer-I know it, but I'm going to have a take off sale of a dollar day on those rockers, and I expect it'll be at least two weeks before they're all gone.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
No DauRer.

Burglar-I have followed the profession o housebreaking for ten years and have never been arrested. have new job nearly every night.
 Pickpocket-But aren't you afraid the DO lice will get the drop on youa
 Burglar-Not much. I live next door te the station house.-Hotel Mail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
That Altered the Case,

Dr. Pillsbury ito patient)-My dear sir, al you need is plenty of outdoor exercise. Now here is a little work that I would strongly advise you to read. It will teach you how to gain and preserve health. Its title 1! Physical Culture for the Million," and Patient-But, doctor-
 Dr. Pillsbury-Welll
 Patient-I wrote.that book.-Tme.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
Not Altogether His Fault.

III GH5 POIIC5 COuTG
 Prisoner, whatever may be said of your ofense, must add that the character of your accomplice Is simply atrocious; he be- longs to the very ofscouring of society,""
 But, your honor, what could dol It was impossible for me to lay my hand on any de- cent man who would help me"-Boston Beacon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

THE scare about President Cleveland bouncing all the remaining republican offceholders is good deal like the senate tariff bill-humbug. To make martyrs of them for voting as they chose would be idiotic, and MT Cleveland is not that kind of an idiot. But perhaps General Harrison , will bounce them when he gets in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
Identified,

Belle-Introduce me to your Pittsburg friend, dear. I hate to see a girl want all the good dsNshings in life.
 Nell-Aow did you know he was a Pitts burg mani
 Belle-By his ironical smile and steel blue eyes.-Boston Budget
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

Entered at the Post Office at Waterbury, Conn second class matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
Moments of Torture.
TushI Not another word,

She-Hush Not another word.
 He-Oh, don't decide now; don't, beg of you. Take time to consider. Remember the happiness of life
 "Do hush! For mercy's sake stop. Waitn-
 "Waits I'll wait @ century If need be. Like Jacob, I'll serve'-
 She (after rushing frantically around the room and peeping into all the corners,-He isn't here after all.
 "Who - whoi Oh, have I a rival - have"-
 ''Calm yourself, Mir. Nicefellow. I-I thought I heard my little brother in the room. Go ."-Philadelphia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
A Case in Point.

"Be mine," he cried with voice surcharged with anguish. If you refuse me shall diew That was forty years ago, and the heartless girl refused him. Yesterday he died. Girls, beware.-Binghamton Repub- hcan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
uad Had opnortunities to xearn.

HaI 11au OppOftun1Lles 10 Lesrn. "My son." said the judge, blandly, to the youthful witness, ''do you know the nature of an oathP'
 II think I do, sir" replied the little boy, timidly; ''my father has been betting on the Detroits this season. Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
WEBER ! WEBER !

Oh yes we were there, and also the Weber Piano. It took first premium i'll sharp cOmpeti- ton with Mason < Hamlin, Smith American, Hal lett tS Davis, and Baus. No use denying it, gentle Alas for shattered hopes and prospects blasted. Even whole stores imported and goods ordered expressly for the Watertown Fair failed to accom- pliSh the desired result. Instead the plainest- ion, Why is this !? Simply because Weber Planes are made from the Musicians standpoint, and through constant and faithful effort, aiming al ways at perfection they have long since been Piano manufactured containing a soul" By their peculiar construction a quality of tone is secured embodyfng not only great power, but the sympathetic, pure and rich tone, especially adapting it to the voice and making this 1nstru- ment the choice of the highest musical talent in the world.
 No effort is made by this company to secure new patent devices, which are often introduce d in Pianos entirely as an experiment without the slightest intention or expectation of mprov- in accordance with the Weber idea, viz: Per lection of the original plan of construction laid down by the late Albert Weber ST., and faths fully carried out by his successors in businesss This decision effectually silences the whining of opposition dealers, who, not having a first class Piano to offer you take every occasion pos sible to claim that because General Washington States and the Weber Piano cease to continue in the onward march of progress, Be not deceived. A Weber Piano is thoroughly safe investment. Sound gold dollar Secure as a government bond; And is for sale by
 B. SHONINGER & CO.
 l6i Bank Street.
 GEO. l.. PELHAM. Manager. General State Agents for Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

THE West Virginia republicans have "paid their respects to McGinnis." They have elected him to congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

WESTWARD the star of travel takes its way. Ofice-seekers are swarming toward Indianapolis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

TRUsrs are gusted higher since the cleo tion. They know where their bread is buttered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
Birds Without ykines.

The most unhappy feature about being a Jail bird is said to be Its inability to fly Binghamton Republican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

MATT QUAY bet as he voted. And that's why he smiles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
dQaterh,,ry De,muerat.

The DEMOCRAT will be delivered to any addres for $500 a year, S2. 50 for six months, SIPS fo three months, or 42 cents a month, payable in advance.
 All communications must be signed. Anony nous letters news items will be consigned te the waste basket.
 c. M T. MALONEY. Proprietors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
TO LET

H ALE of store in the best location in town - Suitable for Gents Furnishing Goods In quire at DEMOCRAT office
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
Special Bargains to All Corners.

am selling hundreds of pounds of the follow ing goods at the following prices each and every week, viz New York state dairy butter, 25 cents butter that is made and sold in the state for 50 per package; 1 pound rolls of extra choice creamery butter ss cents per pound d. Tns a9 butter pound Give me trial order by calling at my store or by telephone.
 Strictly fresh layed eggs 2S cents per dozen.
 I still give sugar present with a pound of my best tea. Remember that this quality of tea is not sold at other places with present for less price, After November will give one of the handsomest presents in crockery ever given in this city with pound of my best tea. . After November will have potatoes to fill all orders for winter and which will be sold cheap for the quality of goods. None better, A full stock of hay, grain, feed, meal, straw, etc., sold as cheap as the cheapest. N. ". HEATER, l99 Bank St. N Skew tenements to rent, rooms each, Mn N3n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER r, 1888.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17
THE RED BANDANA


 We believe in thaa part of Belva's plat form published in the DEMOCRAT referring to education, the lack of which is shown by her grammar. But the demand that every husband buy a Shoninger Piano or Organ for his wife entirely destroys her chances. Oh, Belva, would you destroy family ties throughout our land No. The Red Bandana will be used for the next four years in dusting such Fine Pianos as Mason & Hamlin, Boardman & Gray, Baus, and Wilcox & White and New Eng land Organs. A company with business stability is preferred to the hireling of a manufacturer who sells Pianos for new ones and few months later claims they were manufactured long years ago Gail and examine stock.
 J. M. KELLOGG,
 162 South Main St,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

Call at the Sacred Heart fair and take a chance on the elegant Weber piano.
 Visit Sacred Heart fair and take chance on that fine Shoninger piano.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

Look at the display of watches in the window of Lake, Strobel & Co, successors to D. c. Callendar & Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-17

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic can be used with perfect safety as it contains no deleterious matter.
 Florida oranges and lemons and malaga grapes very fine at Ladds.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-29
CHEAP EUEL

Texas does not seem to be alone in the
search for cheaper fuel. The Union Pacific
Railroad is experimenting with petroleum
as fuel to take the place of coal on its
engines, and now correspondent OF the
Electrical World writes Of Detroit
patent for reducing the cos. Of steam
making: "The Detroi. Steel Spring
Works Of this city have used petroleum
for eighteen months under eight boilers
Of 95 horse power each, IS well as in
their furnaces for beating steel. The fol-
lowing figures refer only to the boilers,
six being used ct Tina: They burned
twenty four tors Of the best btu luminous
coal every twenty-four hours. snd were
often shor! OF steam. The zeal coat $3.50
per tor, ard the labor, Including removsl
Of ashes, msde the total expenditure Per
day (swensy-fosr hours $50 %. The con-
sumption Of petroleum for the game period
OF time is seventy-six barrels OF forty-two
gallons each, at cost Of ..55 cents per
barrel, the total cost, including labor,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-29

IT IS the opinion Of such Southern ReI NIB.
lican as Congressman Houk of Tennessee, who
ought to know the South pretty well, that II nc
Congressman is permitted to hold his seat who
was not fairly elected the South will come to
understand by ana by the necessity for free
ballot and fair count in federal elecsionB, al
least New YORK Mail and Express.
II charity to the good Deacon Sheppard
It must be assumed that he is not hon.
ored with the personal acquaintance OF
Congressman Houk. II ever he should
come to know that odoroug individual
the deacon will be able to form
8 more accurate value Of his opinions,
and to resch better understanding Ct
the causes that make the South Demo
cratic. The dearly beloved martyrs in
the South are commended to your &C
q lsIntance, deacon. Meet them and give
the world one honest opinion on the re-
suit
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-29
GIVE THANKS

That For. " orth has ten churches.
That West Texas is blooming like 8
rose.
That you sre alive and able to est your
turkey.
That the city council sre not all poli>
ticians.
That Fort Werth has 8 sewerage sys-
TEN OF miles.
That Fort Worth is the railroad center
Of the Southwest.
That ingalls, and Foraker are not the
Republican party.
That Fort Worth will soon add the
twelfth railroad outlet.
That Fort Worth has pure water sup
ply and splendid streets.
Thst there will be another presiden-
tial election for four years.
That one man does not own all the rail-
roads cen:erirg in Fort Worth.
That Fort Worth Ia headquarters OF the
Eleventh railway postal division.
That Fort Worth bSs pluck, hope,
energy, lioerslity and perseverance.
That Fort Worth has seven national
banks and five building aasocia lions.
That Texas stands fair chance to Sc
cure deep wster hArbor on its coast.
That you are 81 American citizen, aud
live under the bes. government under the
sun.
That Matt Quay with his "msiled
hand" Is not here to count out Sui
r )ss.
That Texas levies small uxes, what
ever the Republicans may give WOODEN
goods buyers.
That Fort Worth's railroad projects are
not IS those Of some other towns We
could mention.
That Grover Cleveland pat this bsll in
motion, and the surplus ard the taxes
will be reduced.
That the big Union stock yards will be in
operation when the flowers bloom in the
next spring, tra-ls.
That the total eclipse OF the sun on
January 4, 1889, will last only two min
utes instead OF two weeks.
That you are not q newspaper to be
sued for libel on the slightest provocas
ton and advice of shyster lawyers.
That the Fort Worth and Rio Grande
will soon add hundreds OF miles OF terri
tory to the wholesale trade of the city.
That you are not purchaser of Texas
school lands forced to give up al because
you fail to pay the interes. on specified
| day.
That Fort Worth has provided -four
mills sufficient to grind all the wheat
raised within the territory tributary to
he city.
That rainy weather" affords al ex.
cellent opportunity for comparisons Of
Folt Worth streets with those Of adj oin-
| ing towns.
That there is work in Fort Worth for
mechanics, and thst every man may Sc
cure home here if he will put his money
in building association instead OF faro
bank.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-29
WOMEN AND SCHOOLS,

Mayor Hewitt Of New York is evidently
not very e7precistive Of the talents OF the
fair sex rs school committee. He only
appointed one woman out of seven mem>
bers, thus making but three upon the
bosrd, e terms Of two Of which expire
January /, next. Certainly there would
seem TO be special fitness in
women for school committee, il they are
to be chosen for any public positions.
Teaching is al employment where they
have greaser success in competing with
men than in any other, and the super
vision OF teachers and OF teaching re-
quires much the same qualities as the
profession Of teaching itself. Another
fact is worthy OF some consideration:
Women usually seek the work, not from
tie mixed motive with which mos. men
engage in Il, but because they always
take an interes! in teaching and In our
schools, and they desire to be CT use to
them. a m&n who aspires to IN unsalaried
cfflce is commonly suspected of wishing
to mSke it stepping store TO something
lucrative. Whether the suspicion is ever
correct or not, womaU is not open TO
the same reflection.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-29

being s45 80 per day (twenty -four hours),
q saving Of 1874 90, equal to Il per cent.
They have an abundance Of steam, and
always under constant pressure. The
arrangement CT the furnaces was designed
By q. Bsrf, he superintendent Of the
works. The result obtained in the heat
ing furnaces has beer equally satisfactory.
notice that patent wss issued to Mr..
Barr On the I'd instant On his method of
arranging furnaces for burning crude
petroleum.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-29
Tins VIII Develop the rru,h.
ITHACA, ToMPK1Ns Co.. n. Y,

November %. lsSs I
To the Gazette.
A copy Of your paper has fallen IN my
hands. Il is not ofsen that apsper OF
Texas finds its way to readers here, and l
have read THE GAZETTE with considera-
Bile interest. In the proceedings of 3
Republican meeting held in your city, /
have read with especial interest," the
speech Of L n. Cooper. find the speech
OF this gentleman sple, conservative, elo-
quent, and patriotic. hardly need
sIate that portion OF the people
Of this country, have not entertained
the mos. exalted notion Of the civil and
political HE, of the people OF your state.
While 1, as 3 Democrat supported Mr..
Cleveland for the presidency, at the same
time, 1t strikes me, that Just such utter
euces as is contained in the address be-
Throughout this section Of country. This
would go far 10 remove mieimprees1on (t
such existe) as to the methods BY which
yoat elecuons are conducted, and
the manner IN which your tribu-
mails administer Justice. CivIlisy and
capital will never enter that state In
which it Cannot be altogether respected
and protected. an glad TO read your
psper, end for the sake OF simple justice
1 wish TIE GAZETTE could find lis way
to Gil parts of this country. Ueqaestion-
ably yeu have great state, with great
resources; and when you can convince
the people Of the North that their lives
and property, and civil and political
rights are ss SECURE in Texas as in New
York, II Will open up better era for
your state. Vet5 respectfully,
E HARMON.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-29
KoSXCE TO THE PUBLIC.

Mr., L, CALHOUN is the General Agent OF
fo- All monies paid 10 Fad settlements made by
aim, ~ 1,,-,,,,, 49,, t,o,,,
= their respective communities, AND are re
taooNlfIe 10 tine subscriber until he gets his pa
1eS. moving the maturity on the label, which
;hsr csn examine and see that they have creoi1
according TO the amount paid.
All nerties era cautioned 10 exam ne care
,rIIT fSe latter OF authority of any person rot
snoyn 20 them, who represents himself as
,rSyeiInc SCENT OF or solicitor for subscriptions
20 THE GAZErTE. ,,.,. .,x ,.o
,crs al those who have no authority 70 repre-
Sstu. DEMOCRAT PUBLISHING GO.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-29

ANY town believing itself large and
progressive enough to sustain 8 news
paper, and will furnish $500 to help pay
for "outht," or will give bonus OF $500
for the establishment OF o good perma-
nent newspaper IN its midst, might do
well to pond with "0pen," JeffaE-
son, Tex. Thus could be secured the
services Of good newspaper msn-ore
versed In Gil it's varied departments.