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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-02-23

MEALS,
I'm connection with my grocery keep iirst-
class Meat Shop, and can supply my customers
with the choicest meats. ] have the very best
huuc-mudc uuI Baltimore usiuce meat.
rhankin. my patrons Tor theii KIND treat
iu,it iii the. ,aSi ~nlirii 20 continuance OF the
samc Respectfully,
be-. -. 1854. ". S. MERCHANT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-02-23
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DRESERVES AND PICKLES la-scstock
4 af1i sorts of Sri as on hand Also pure
'.lv- Oh au .lralf aui in BOTTLES.
ATSOT-tTE & 60
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-02-23
THE BEST GOODS
FOR THE
Least Money.

HAVE very iu.l stock Of Groceries-con-
1 -istine oi flour. Meal, CANNED u"ui' Teas,
Cotlc,>. Syrups MoIi,.sSes soaps, Pickles salt
Fish. etc enc make "a speciality OF the best
d MOIia>scs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
THE RIVER AND HARBoR JOB.

There does not seem to be much pros pect of getting any considerable river and harbor bill through at this session of congress, though an effort will be made in that direction. Failing that a scheme has been incubated to pass bill appropriating a small lump sum to be expended at the discretion of the secre- tary of war for the preservation of works already begun. But a canvass of the members seems to give this project black eye at the start, for a good many of them want such large amounts for individual jobs that the aggregate would reach a sum which cannot be passed.
 In connection with this scramble on the part of members of every political faith to worm in their own jobs when it comes to the passage of a river and har- Dor bill attention is being directed to the army engineers and others interested in the genuine improvement of rivers and harbors, and there is disposition to address the country upon the subject at an early day. It is stated I by an army engineer that our most i'm portant public works. which could have been completed years ago, have suffered from the multitude of small appropri- atiOnS made for insignificant rivers and harbOrS which can Tn no way be bene- tited by the money. It has been demon strated that the cost of important river and harbOr improvements Is increased nearly 9 per cent through the failure of congress to appropriate sums sufficient to carry on and complete work already begun. To cater to the demands of small communities and backwoods con gresSmen, with the terrors of reno mi nation and election constantly before them, the more important works have to suffer by the cutting down of the sums completion. The recent speech made in the house by Amos Cummings showed | up as it never has been done before the absurd methods now in vogue among the hayseed members to keep themselves solid with their constituents, ttllCl Il ought 10 DSitI llulI Ill dIOllSlllS demand everywhere for reform.
 It does, indeed, saaaaea- pity that ne cessary improvements to our important waterways should be forced to wait upon digging a foot or two in some backwoods stream where a trout is scarcely disturbed
 once year. The river and harbOr job forms, unfortunately, common ground on which members of both parties meet as brothers and partners and keep congenial company until their little schemes are thoroughly baked. If through the inter
 vention of army engineers or members
 of congress the country can be aroused
 to the necessity of working a reform
 in the river and harbor business Amos
 Cummings brilliant effort will not be
 without its reward,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
The Fretful Ones,

The sons will go forth among men, and in the hard school of life's battle have their fus- siness toned down, even obliterated. But the daughters will fuss and fdget for life and grow worse in these, every year. They will worry over their studies, fret through girl hoods years, and bring to their own homes the perfected fretfulness of lifetime. Their lovers are prone to mistake this natural trait of the American girl for vivacity and pi- quancy and mental sparkle. Men in love will not know the difference between the garish radiance that flashes from light house and the steady luster that lies in the heart of pearl. So they wed the brilliant, changeable damsel and ignore her placid, contented sister. Mental restlessness, in Q woman, can find an outlet only in the worriment of her self and those of her household In man, this trait has safety valve in business pur- suits. But hardly one woman in a thousand of the fussy kind can find a man so consti tuted that his repose of character is an offset to her fussiness. The nine hundred and ninety nine are united for life to men almost as fussy as themselves, and so the sum of human unrest and mental wear and tear is increased. Lifes reverses, disappointments, thwarted ambitions, come with treble force to the fretful ones, and the evening of their days are full of bitterness that serener nor tals know nothing of. Placidity and the philosophy that prompts its poSsessor to take things as they come, to cross no bridge before 1t is reached, are things that American women should prize so highly as to bend every faculty toward their securing Pitts burg Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
SNOBBERN IN RELIGION.

Religion, like everything else, has its snObs. There is a certain kind of preach ing nowadays, and it is heard in all manner of churches, that is demagogiCal and vulgar in its tone. It is, to all ap- pearances, an ignoble bidding for popu- larity. an appeal to something not the best in those who listen in order to win their sympathy and suffrage. It is a spirit that ignores the decent instincts of human nature, that does not hesitate to offend the refined listener while catering to the pre- iices and vulgarities of tie more ignorant and brutal. It is a kind of preaching that is not even based on the dangerous principle of doing evil that good may come. It is the preaching of vulgarians who naturally express themselves in terms that are coarse and who are bent on making effects in conso- nance with their instincts. Vulgar by nature they are interlopers in a fold where they masquerade under false colors like wolves in sheep's clothing, and their determination to be effective carries them into Oratorical eXCesses unmitigated either by taste or con- science.
 There is an uncongenial tone and bear ing ill this religious snobbery that robs religioon of its power in the field where such men work. Religion that is void of sincerity, even in the humble ones of the fold, lacks an essential quality in the TO a6iuC of fife ipfuaDca A farvor +bo+ ;C directed to the high and mighty ones of thecommunity. .tlAt occasionallyonlyfind its way to the lowly and then with sort of deprecation that seems to ask pardon of itself. is minus one of the rays that convey warmth and glow to those it affects to reach. The simplicity that we are led to believe marked the cradle and the nursery of religion has given place to grandeur of tone if not of effects. And if the spirit of grandeur, hauteur and snobbery has communicated itself even to the ministrations and the preaching of those who practice and preach religion as the money changers devote themselves to commerce and trade, such preaching and ministrations can hardly be expected to lead those whom it affects to reach into the temples of the living God. Deny it as We may, excuse it as we will, there is in our churches to-day an unmistakable air of unwelcOme to those who have little or naught of the goods of this world The halting denials from those who pretend to impart the comforts of the teachings of him who had not where to lay his head, the Pecksnfffian zeal with which they affect an occasional excursion into the hearts of the poor and lowly, the bald effrontery with which they hold up in the pulpit the vulgarities of their own nature, are so many excrescences of a snobbery that is deadly alike to the pull pit and the pew. Small wonder is it, as we contemplate the snobbery of the pull pit, that we see the pews but scantily peopled by those whose hearts rather than their pockets would respond to the preachers touch.
 l There is spirit of skepticism abroad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
HENRY F. GILL, M. D.
PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OBSTETRICIAN OFFICE 155 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
 Free Consultation from 9 q. m to 9 D. m.

PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OBSTETRIC1AN
 OFFICE 155 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
 Free Consultation from a. m. to 9 D. m.
 Dr Gill has for 21 years successfully treated diseases, both chronic and acute, but he gives special attention to Throat, Lung and Stomach Troubles Nervous Complaints, Blood and Skin Diseases and Female Difficulties, from whatever cause. Married and single ladies can consult the Doctor in the stricteSt confidence. He cures Cancers, TumOrs, Piles, Gravel, stone in the Bladder, propsy and all Surgical Diseases.
 He also cures NERN OUS DEBILITY, SEM- NAL WEAKNESS. ETC.
 Tape worms removed in 24-hours or money re- funded. Board and nurse for patients when re- Qured cottage hospital system. Night calls in midwifery promptly answered. Advice sent by mail to out of town patients and everything strictly confidential Address with stamp, DR GILL. 155 south Main street, Waterbury, Conn.
 TETIMONIALs.
 This is a sample of many others
 l take pleasure in recommending Dr Henry F. Gill to any lady requiring the services of skill full physician or surgeon. He has in the short space of five weeks cured me of a serious throat difficulty and also chronic affection peculiar to my The doctor is not only an educated physician, but gentleman of culture and general intelligence. Anyone desirous of more partic- ularS concerning my case can call or address me at 210 North Main street, Waterbury, Conn., MRS ANNIE E. BAsSETT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
HallOO Central.

Give me, please, Shoninger's Music store. Say Central, wont you please trans2 init the message to thepi-they are such reliable house it is really not even neces- sary to examine their PianOs-that l want them to send me a fine Weber Upright just like the one they sold Miss c, neigh Dor of mine. It is just elegant, both in style finish and tone-and say, Central, tell them 1 shall expect a hne stool and scarf, as gift, one of the inducements they make for the holidays. ShOninger's is the only company that favors customers in that direction but the other dealers, poor fellows they are so poor! l prefer to buy of reliable house one that know will be here right along and always makes every promise gool
 This manner of buying piano may seem business has been done with us exactly on customers meeting them st every cross road until the customers are afIaid their com panions will think they are in debt to the agents. Shoninger by honorable straight forward dealings steps in and makes the sale. Avoid such agents. They are considering your pocketbook more than the quality of the goods they are trying to sell you. We have no state agents, no county agents or town agents, because We combine all that ourselves under one head Manufacturers and state agents, and save you at least two profits. Extra induce ments for the holidays.
 Please examine onr stock.
 B. SHONINGER X co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
NEW YEARS.
lis fair NeW Nears

What is this fair New Year.
 A flower that drolt from the bier
 Where the old year lay, ere time bore him away
 To the ages tomb with tear.
 We are on the threshold of new year, and like Janus Bifrons of the an cient legend can at once turn back upon the old year as we look forward on the new. The days that have gone into the voiceful past of the ebbing year, carry ing with them the lights and shadows that have glinted on our lives, are fraught with their lessons for the days to come. We can all of us. as memory recalls the days that are done, look upon wasted opportunities, thrilled pledges, promises Gpredeemed, d,resolutions broken, decisions disfegarded, purposes left wholly or partially uhdone. The plans and purposes on which We builded, the high born hopes to which We gave birth, the manly resolves we cradled have gone out, one by one, like little twinkling stars in the shadowing Armament. There are one or more vacant chairs about the mental hearth of all who were inspired year ago with the hopes and resolves that are born of the season. Yet as we look down the glistening vista that opens up as we cross the threshold of the com ing year we are moved by the same spirit of hope building and purpose mak- ing. And so let it be, if so we build with high and holy endeavor. For
 Life is too short for aught but high endeavor- ta bI1tl And love lives on forever and forever, It links the worlds that circle on above; Iris Gods first law, the unverse's lever. In his vast realm the radiant souls sigh never,
 Life is toc, short.
 As we look out upon our life on the birthday of the new year we should light our footsteps by the lamp of strong and manly pur- pose. Those feelings and shortcomings that have stunted our moral growth that have dimmed the brightness and the beauty of our character, that have marred the symmetry of our lives. will form foundation on which to build re solves of better things in future. The idols of envy and slOth and untruth, ot hate and wrong and unkindness, should be broken and cast from their shrine anC their places filled with other idols-idol of love and honor and truth, of peace and good will and gentleness. If so wt build and taking heed of the rough anC rugged places where the wrecks o1 other years are strewn shall thread oul ways in hope and truth, we can fee new music in the bells as they ring ou their greeting on the wintry birthday ot the year.
 Ring out, oh bells Ring silver sweet
 Der hill and moor and fell
 In mellow echoes let your chimes
 Their hopeful story tell.
 Ring out, ring out all jubilant
 Your joyous, glad refrain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31

to-day that owes much of its origin and growth to this snobbery that marks re- hgion and its preachers. The tendencies of the times are favorable to its growth, and it will require very great upheaval who preach religion five are to witness its suppression in this generation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
|. STRANGE instance of the power ot

" ' STRANGE instance Of the power or huyural electricity is that of Cleveland lady who fourteen years ago received dur ing a thunder storm an electric shock so Since then. whenever there is thunder storm, though she retains speech and consciousness and suffers no pain, she loses all muscular power, and regains it only when the weather clears up. The only relief is to shut herself in a room completely closed and lighted by gas. Even then if the storm lasts a few hours she Is overcome by it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31

nISTRICT of Waterbury Probate Court 1I December 26, 1SSS
 Estate of Patrick Maher, late of Waterbury in said district, deceased
 Ordered-That the 3lSt day of DeCembCr \. D, 1888 at g o'clock in the forenoon at ,he probate office in Waterbury be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance, of ss i'd admins tratiOn account with said estate, and this court directs the executrix to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by pub fishing this order in some newspaper -publi shed in New Haven and having a circulation in said dis rict and by posting copy on theipubfc sign post in the town of Waterl ury where the de ceased last dwelt.
 CHARLES GJJIETTE, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31

RADCLYFFE, the British secretary of the Home Market club of Boston, says that during his recent visit to General Harrison he made no mention of the spells There is probably as much truth in that assertion as there was in the for geries Radclytfe circulated during the presidential campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31

The governor of South Carolina has seen the governor of North Carolina and gone him one better. He has actually vetoed bill passed by the legislature of his state This is the first executive veto that has been attempted in the state for eleven years, and the excitement is in tense. He can take trip over tl.e line for comfort.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
LAKE NOTlCE!

'(VE cheapest pace on earth to buy Boots,
 l Shoes and Rubbers. How is it? I buy direct fro the manufacturers and discount all bills I own my store, have no rent to pay and attend to business personally. Therefore l sell for half the pr> fits of the who buy of johbing houses and pay b z rent and other ex- penses. For cash l will sell fine and good BOOTS, SHOES and RUBBERS oh aaper than any other man. haze some
 Police Shoes, Waterproof, Hand-Sewed
 Hair-Lined, Worth S5.5O, for $4,00. Ladies and gents come to the Brooklyn Shoe Store BIO Bank Slreet. and be cOnNi inced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
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 Mo- The Red Bandana will be used for the next four years in dusting such Fine Pianos as Mason & Hamlin, Boardman X Gray Baus, and Wilcox 6S 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. Call and examine stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31

HARRISON might discharge his obliga- $ tions to Bill Dudley by using his intlu- ence to have him made foreman of the grand jury at Indianapolis. But per haps Bill has ''the bulge" already on the illrV
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES.
 Corner Willow and West Main.
 Exchange Place
 If East Main and Wolcott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, 2l Horse Railroad Stable (priyate) g Iron Bridge, West Main 24 Waterbury Brass Co. priyate) 25 Corner Johnson and Waterviue 26 Corner Prospect and Grove ? Junction North Main, Grove and North Elm 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co. B Corner Washington and South Main. S4 Waterbury Buckle Co. 35 Benedict < Burnham Mfg Co., S6 Waterbury Watch Co. private.) Ss Corner Grand and South Main 42 Corner Union and Franklin. 43 Scovill Mfg. Go. (private.) 45 Corner Clay and Mill. 46 No. Hose House, Baldwin. 4 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Alley. 312 Corner Meadow and Bank. S14 Corner Meadow and Cedar street S21 Plume < Atwood Mfg. Co. (private.1 S2S Holmes, Booth < Haydens (private1 324 No. Hose House. 525 Corner Simons and Burnham streets
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS
 To give an alarm, open the door. pull the hoot down once and let go, then close the door Do not pull the hook if the fire bell CT small hau has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the ar rival or an officer of the Fire Department who permit remaining then the proper officer V" yx; not turn the key to the holder as soon as eonyenien4 Always give the alarm from the box nearest tha fire. oSS eAe Key Holders upon changing their locations x,,, please leave word with the Chief Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31

A BIG surplus may be root of evil to the country, but republican politicians are not slow to wish for plenty of the root
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31

IF Harrison puts Blaine in the soup he will be apt to detect something in the flavor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
Wn1. H. Collins

DEALER N
 Fine Teas, Coffees and Groceries. Best Flour at lowest prices. Choice Liquors for family use at wholesale prices. Full inc of popular brands of Cigars.
 135 So. Main St, Opp. Grand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
WATERBURY MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Office Parlors 52 Bank Street.

Office Parlors 52 Bank Street.
 Free Consultation, 8 a. m. to 9 D. m Read What the Best Authorities Say :
 By the scientific and rational application of Electricity and the use of medicines all forms of acute and chronic diseases such as Paralysis Pneumonia, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Catarrh, Constipation, Congestion, Liver and Kidney Diseases, Cont, GiddineSS, Glandular Enlarge ments, Head Noise5, Jaundcs. Inflammation of the Internal and External parts of the Person, and all Nervous debility, including Female Complaints. such as EnlargementS. Liberation. Hardening and Falling of the Womb can be cured.
 Read, Consider and Be Convinced
 It is a well known fact that medicines pre- pared from roots, barks and leaves by the Indians for the peculiar diseases of this country long be- fore columbus discovered this continent, are some of the best agencies for the cure of the same. The science of anatomy and the lahora- tories of distillation of the present day are un- known to them and they Were acquainted with electricity only in it's primitive form Some of the tribes put the palsied and acute rheumatic patients in the water with (Gymnatus electricu } Electric EelS,
 Electricity as applied now by scientific and practical knowledge, with the aid of proper medicines, will effect sure, speedy and perna- nent cure of all cases that are durable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
WANTED.

\ SITUATION OF ANY KIND BY X MAN A who is not afraid to work Is an accurate hookkeeper and accountant, but is willing to work at anything to earn an honest living, Address K DEMOCRAT Office,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
WASHINGTON EX%@ESs

WASHINGTON EX%@ESS For Newburgh. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington with Pullman Sleeping Cars, 10. 42 pna. Boston, 31O m Worcester, 3lO am. Putnam, 3:10 am Willimantic, SI0 am. Hartford, 3:10 m; return 9:30 a. m New Britain, BIO in; return, 94S p m Danbury, 104s p m; return, 200 m Fishkill on Hudson. 1O42 D m; return, 1920 m
 A. c. KENDALL. Genl Pass Agent, Boston. H. PLATT, Surt., Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Mrs. Eliza A. Clark, Mrs. Clara A. Axteli
 No 25 State Street, Receive students for instruction and patients for treatment. Consultation free Office hours 10 to 12 a m. and to 4pm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
Eo l.. PELHAM, Manager
NOTICE

rINHE BOARD OF RELIEF WILL MEET IN 1 Common Council room, City hall building Monday, January at o'clock a.. m for the purpose of hearing appeals from the doingS ot the assessors and attending to other duties be longing to said office.
 CHRISTIAN, HAC SER,
 ALBERT NOETIER,
 IMRI A. SPENCER.
 BOsrd of Relief
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31

AFTER to-day write it 1889.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1888-06-27
Last Nights Concert.

Professor Thomas is to be cOngratu- lated on the success of his concert last night. which was the finest given Tn Prescott for many months. The pro- gramme was we'll selected, free from monotony, while the various piecei were each and all rendered in a very creditable manner-creditable alike to
 Prof. Thomas. as director and in structor. and creditable to those ren- dering them The orchestra partiou- larly surprised the audience. Organ ized only Il short time ago. they play
 with the precision of professionals.
 Four pieces were rendered by them, the opening and closing pieces being lively,
 jolly music. Stratton's overture, "Laila," !"
 however, gave them better opportunity
 to display their musical ability and cul- tivation, and their rendering of it was such as to elicit great applause. The
 Misses Inez Raible and Pearl Hutchin- son, two pupils of Prof. Thomas, ren- dered couple of selections very sweetly. Mrs. E. w. French seemed to surpass all former occasions m her sing ing of " Marguerite" and was loudly en- cored. Mrs. Dr. Kendall and her son, Georgie, sang duet, "The Pilot
 Brave" winch elicited great applause, as did also the singing of trio by the little Misses Abbie and Myra and Mas ter Georeie Kendall. The latter was encored, and in response to 1t Myrs sang "Toorlitoo," which brought dOwI the house." The Thomas Glee Clul rendered "Hark Apollo" excellently Miss Helen Wells and Prof. Thomas rendering of "The Sleigh Ride" was also encored. Tine entire programme passed off without single break to it and those who were absent missed g rare musical treat,