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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
Halloo Central.

Give me, please, Shoninger's Music store. Say Central, wont you please transss init the message to them-they are such a reliable house it is really. mot even neces- sary to examine their Pianos-that I want them to send me a fine Weber Upright just like the one they sold Miss c, a neigh bor of mine. It is just elegant, both in style finish and tone-and say, Central, tell them I shall expect hne stool and scarf, as a gift, one of the inducements they make for the holidays. Shoningers is the only company that favors customers in that direction, but the other dealers, poor fellows they are so poor! prefer to buy of reliable house one that know will be here right along and always makes every promise good.
 This manner of buying piano may seem queer to some readers, but we assure you business has been done with us exactly on this plan, while some agents chase customers meeting them at every cross road in season and more often out of season, until the customers are afraid their com panions will think they are in debt tC 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 .tc sell you. We have no state agents, nc 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& & co. GEO l.. PELHAM, Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
ssCaspar the Yodler.o
WORLD OF SPORTS.

A CHALLENGE FROM NEW HAVEN. To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 Dear Sir-Will you please state in your valuable paper that the New Haven Re serves would like to arrange a game of polo with your team. Following are the names: Kappaler, Barrows, Seary Hunt, Legrand. G. H. BARRows,
 6 Fair street, New Haven.
 At the polo league meeting in Meriden yesterday the New Britain matter was laid over until the next annual meeting. Henry Goodman of Hartford was appoin- ted substitute referee. The protested Bridgeport Meriden game was tabled un- til the next meeting.
 Poloists Cotter and Sealy deny the statement published in the Boston Her. aid that they are tired of this league and would like to go to Boston. They say on the contrary that they are perfectly satisfied with their positions on the Hartford team and would not go to Bos- ton under any circumstances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
A Secret Conclave of State Brewers
 In New Haven Yesterday.

A secret COncluVe or SUaCe brewers
 in New Haven Yesterday.
 Fifteen of the largest brewers in the state met in New Haven yesterday after noon. What they came here for and what they did at the meeting is un- known to all but themselves. A repor- ter made many attempts to find out but was used as a shuttlecock by the beer makers.
 Yesterdays meeting was one of many which have been secretly held in New Haven during the last few months. It is understood that the beer makers are counselling with one another for the purpose of raising a fund to prevent the legislature and the county commits sioners from further encroaching on what they call their rights.
 During the past few years the license fee for saloon keepers has been raised from $100 to $500 and there is talk of raising it still higher. This, the brewers argue, is closing~out the small dealers and lowering the consum ption of their product. In fighting for the retailers the brewers are fighting for themselves. It is also understood that some of the larger retail and wholesale liquor dealers have or will contribute to the blocking fund.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
An Old Fashioned Gun.

A curious Thibetan musket or matchlock has found it's way from Sikkim, where it was picked up after a battle, to Calcutta. It is described in the Indian papers as of primi- tive design, although comparatively new. It is a smooth bore muzzle loader, mounted on a long, narrow stock. The barrel is fitted with a double pronged rest, the points of which are sharply shod, so that the rest itself may either be placed firmly in the ground or used, if necessary, as a bayonet. The con trivance is ingenious, and the weapon is not altogether to be despised. Attached to it is a belt, on which are strung six hollow wooden plugs for powder charges and small horn for priming powder.-Philadelph Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
She Wouldn't Work.

One could scarcely expect a COW, not trained to the profession of arms, to conduct herself with great self possession as ono of an army. In the Story of a Boy Company" is to be found an anecdote concerning one such new recruit-a COW which, with several hons and a rooster, were attached to 8 Confsder- ate battery. AS soon a halt was made for the night the fowls were taken from the wagon, where they rode, the rooster was tied to wheel spoke by the leg and his family always remained near him.
 AS the war progressed, and the horses grew poor, the COW was brought into use as beast of burden. She was saddled, dishes, frying pans and coffee pots were hung upon the saddle, and the docile creature moved away, quite oblivious of the chatter on her back. She was usually tied to @ caisson, but often she was turned loose, and thus followed the battery like an enlisted soldier.
 During the last winter of the war a large, raw boned, brindle COW strayed into camp, and although at first wild, she soon followed the exampls of the veteran and became an orderly recruit.
 One day, when a sudden start had been or dered, 1t was thought advisable to utilize the new COW as porter. A little fellow named Carlton was ordered to saddle the COWS. The old one was quickly loaded with the captains baggage, recently killed chickens and other rations, and Carlton then proceeded to put the coffee pot, skillet and other utensils upon the brindle. He was obliged to make her fast to pine tree in order to load her rapidly. Everything was ready, the battery was about to move, and the captain directed Carlton to let go the ropes, and make the ] brindle follow in the wake of the old COW who had just taken the line of march in good 1 order. But no sooner had the ropes slipped l from brindle's horns than, with head, heels and tail high in the air, she sped down the | hill, the sound of her believing mingline with the chatter of tin, and forming bass 1 and tenor seldom heard.
 After freeing herself of every vestige oi her pack she slowly returned, seeking her companion. The scattered load was col lected and placed again upon her back, but as soon as she was lfree, with bound and below, she fled down the hill. this tm4 never to return.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
COnnectfcut'S Anniversary Day.

Preparations for the proper celebra- tion of the 250th anniversary of the ad- option of the Connecticut constitution are being made. Dr J. Hammond Trum- bull, the president of the Connecticut Historical society, yesterday announced the following committee to take charge of the celebration: John w. Stedman, Jonathan F. Morris, Charles J. Hoadly, Jabez H. Hayden (of Windsor Locks), Sherman w. Adams, Charles Hopkins Clark, and Edward D. Robbins (of Wethersfield). These have power to add to their number. This committee will hold a meeting tomorrow morning at 1O:3O in the rooms of the Connecticut Historical society, to take action on the matter of celebration. The anniversary day falls on the 24th day of this month. Just what form the celebration will take is not vet decided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
LOVE AND MARRIAGE.
Count Tolstoi on the Conventional I1u-
 sion of Romantic Love.

Count Tolstoi the Conventional Ilu-
 sion of Romantic Love.
 sI wish," said Count Tolstoi to The Pail Mall Budgets representative, ito write novel, a romance, exposing the conventional illusion of romantic love. l have already written it, but it must be turned upside down and rewritten. It is too much of treatise as it stands, and there is not enough of ac- tion in it. My object is to fill the reader with horror at the result of taking romantic love au serieux. The end to which the whole story will lead up will be the murder of wife by her husband. It will exhibit the depravation of married live by the substitu- ton of romantic love, a fever born of carnal passion, for Christian love, which is born of identity of sentiment, similarity of ideal, the friendship of the soul. Upon that love, Christian love, the love of brother and sister, if the carnal love can be grafted it is we'll, but the former, not the latter, is the first condition of happy married life. Herein the peasants teach us a lesson. They regard what we regard as romantic love as a dis ease, temporary and painful and dangerous With them no marriage is made under its tn- iuence Anything is better than that The Herrstaten, who marry by the drawing of lots, are wiser than we.
 "Our system is the worst possible, and the WnOlo or our wedding ceremonial, ana Une honeymoon, the feasting, and the indictment to carnality, are directly calculated to result in the depravation of matrimony. Not in one case out of a hundred does romantic love result in lifelong happy union. The young people whose lives lie ill different orbits are drawn together by this evanescent passion. They marry. For a month they are happy perhaps even for year or two years. Then they hate each other for the rest of thelr lives, spending their time in paying homage to the responsibilities by concealing the truth from their neighbors It must be so. If Anna Karenina had married Leven she must have abandoned him likewise Ro- mantle love is like opium or hashish. The l sensation is overpowering and delightful. But it passes. It is not in human nature not to wish to renew the experience. For this novelty is indispensable. So the wife betrays her husband and the husband is false to his wife, and the world becomes one wide brothel. l wish to open the eyes of all to the real nat. ure and the tragic consequences of this sub stitution of romantic for Christian love. sec it clearly, ohl so clearly; and when you see thing which no one else seems to sec you feel you must gather all your forces, and | devote yourself to setting forth the truth as you see it. This depravation of marriage i: all because Christianity has been a word anc not a thing. It will, however, be a reality | again soon."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The Railroad Commissioners Submit
 Their Annual Report.

The Railroad Commissioners Submit
 Their Annual Report.
 The thirty-sixth annual report of the railroad commissioners was submitted to Governor Bulkeley yesterday afternoon. Much of the statistical matter contained in it has been made public before. An interesting point is that the average dividend on all the capital stock of the Connecticut roads is 4.36 per cent. The necessity of eliminating grade crossings is dwelt upon, and the commissioners note with pride that in nearly every case of an appeal the courts have sustained their orders. This is the only answer to the clamor raised against the grade cross ing law. Some time ago the commis- sioners ordered that all new cars be equipped for steam heating, and inti- mated that another order might be ex- pected soon to remove stoves from all cars. The railroads refused to comply with the order, preferring to let the commissioners report their refusal to the legislature.
 The house has adjourned to Wednes- day next at p. m., when the speaker will announce his committees, but the senate will reassemble at noon on Tues day. It is expected that the senate com mittees will be made known then. The chairmanships allowed the democrats and the way in which the democrats have divided them are: Sales of lands, States; capitol furniture and grounds, | Cleveland manufactures, and woman suffrage. Morse roads and bridges, Bar tram; school fund, Gardner military, Read unfinished business, and manual roll, Twitchell. It was a lobby report that there had been a contest in the re- publican senatorial caucus over the chairmanship of the railroad committee but senators laugh at the story. It is taken for granted that Senator Graham will have that chairmanship. ssks--
 The governors reception and inaug, ural ball in the armory of the Governor's Foot guard was attended by about z, ,50( persons last night and was in all respects | a success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
Chinese Ghost Lore,

In various parts of China there is a belief that the souls of very atrocious criminals who have either been executed or died in prison are sent back from hades by Yenlo, the judge there, to undergo a further term of imprisonment, one death not being enough to expiate their crimes. When the second term of imprisonment is adjudged to have expired the district magistrate beseeches the tutelary deity of the city to accompany him to the prison in order to acquaint the ghost with his release. The order is supposed to reach the imprisoned by burning it, cere- mony which is solemnly carried out in the jail.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
IN PURSUIT WITH A REVOLVER. Fred l.. Flers Looking for Barber
 Who Ruined His Home.

Who Ruined HIS Home.
 Frederick L. Fiers, carpenter, who had resided for some time on Hanover street Bridgeport, was thrown out of
 work about two months ago. He had a
 wife and two children depending on him
 for support and seeing no prospect of se- curing employment he visited Water
 bury in search of something to do. He obtained situation here. He worked
 steadily and sent each week a portion of his wages to his wife in Bridgeport.
 During his absence his wife formed the acquaintance of Peter Regney, barber about twenty years of age, employed in the Pequonnock house tonsorial studio in East Bridgeport. Regney was a glib barbers in general. and soon won the affections of Mrs Fiers. She sent one of her children to the Stratford home and the barber took up quarters l in the house she occupied. Thus matters went along, the secluded husband in Waterbury sending regularly each week a part of his hard earned wages to his wife, until last Sun day when he arrived inBridgeport, having
 met a Bridgeport friend in Waterbury who informed him of how his domestic affairs were going on in his absence.
 He proceeded at once to his home and 1 a stormy interview took place between
 himself and his wife. He then went in
 search of Regney and tapped his pocket | significantly saying revenge was sweet. | The barber could not be found. Fiers then returned home and found a note on l the table from his wife stating that she
 had departed with her child for her fathers home in New Britain. This story
 the husband did not believe and he again
 went in search of Regney but he was un-
 able to find him and finally gave up the search and returned to this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
ARRESTED FOR ENTERTAINMENT. X Milkman Said to Be $500 Short
 in His Accounts.

Chauncey H. Ford, aged P years, a milkman residing at 12S Dublin street. was arrested this morning upon war rant sworn out by David B. Hotchkiss of Prospect, charging him with embedding $500 while in the employ,,of the latter.
 Ford, who until about two months ago, was in the employ of Hotchkiss claims to be entirely innocent of the charge, and took his arrest philos- ophically. Hotchkiss was very reticent about the matter. He said that the prisoner while in his employ failed to make proper returns for the milk he peddled. To a reporter Hotchkiss said the amount of the young mans shortage was something over S2OO. Ford secured a bondsman and was released.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
Johnson tS slavin,s Minstrels

Johnson tS Slavin's Minstrels.
 The entertainment by the Johnson & Slavin company at City hall last night was the best minstrel performance Wa bury has seen in many day. There was fair attendance.
 Bennett & Moulton.
 Another crowded house greeted. the Bennett & Moulton company at the opera house last night. The "Black Hussar' was the attraction and the entertainment was one of the best of the week. To- night the 1.-Two Thieves will be pre- sented.
 'sCaspar the Yodler.''
 Charles T. Ellis scored the great suc- cess of the season at the Novelty last evening. The audience was kept in a continuous roar of laughter for three hours, and if the encores demanded had been allowed the performance would have lasted all night.-Brooklyn Eagle. At the opera house Tuesday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
Shot Dead by a Bartender.

HARTFORD, Jan 11.-A milkman nam- ed Davis was shot and instantly killed on the corner of Avon and Windsor streets at 10:30 this morning by John Shugrue, bartender. The shooting is said to have been accidental.
 Shugrue says he did not know the re- Olver was loaded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11

Mrs William InSersoll'S Fatal Run f
 Front of n Locomotive.

Front of d Locomotive.
 The east bound train known as the Boston freight, in charge of Conductor Michael F. Feury, ran over and killed a young woman in front of the depot at Milford about ten o'oclock last night. The victim proved to be Annie Ingersoll, wife of William Ingersoll. As the train neared the station she came out of the depot and started to run across the track. She probably did not see the train until it was upon her. Her body was picked up in frlghtfully mangled condition and removed to the freight house, where it remained until viewed by the medical examiner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11

A paste suitable to preserve the gloss of patent leather and prevent cracking is made of wax, with little olive oil, lard and oil of turpentine, mixed when warm, to be of the consistency of thick paste when cooled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
Comparatfve Water Rates.

Bridgeport pays from 20 to 30 cts for 1000 gals; Meriden 10 to 25 cents; New Haven 10 to 30; Norwich 15 to 30 cents; New London 20 to 30 cents; Waterbury 10 to 30 cents; Pawtucket, R. l. 6 to 30 cents; Providence, R. l. 15 to 30 cents; Hart ord 74 to 30 centS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11

Lake, Strobel & Go, successors to D. c. Calender, have this day received fifty silver watches. Give us a call and we will show you what we can give you from S1O to SIS. 1 and Exchange place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11

The photograph shows that a mans voics has not the same sound to himself that it has to others, thus finally explaining why some people persist in singing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
. Forced Out in Quick Time,

Hirsh, the manufacturing clothier at 1851 Bank street, being compelled to vacate February 1, is slaughtering $35, ,OOO worth of clothing at tremendous sac rifce. The goods are going for less than manufacturing cost and the bargains are numerous and great. A rare chance for the people of Waterbury.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent Clothing com pany, 1851 Bank street. LOOK FOR THE WHITE FRONT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic can be used with perfect safety az it contains no deleterious matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11

Florida oranges and lemons and mal- aga grapes very fine at Ladd's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11

Waterbury Medical Institute, B Bank street, electric and magnetic treatments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
John Browns Son Buried.

PASADENA, Cal, Jan 1.-The funeral of Owen Brown, son of John Brown, the abolitionist, and last survivor of the Harper's Ferry tragedy, was held here yesterday and was attended by an i'm mense number of people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

~ Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs, and to notify us of any changes of regular meet. in nights
 Meetings This Evening". Speedwell lodge, K. of P.
 Hawthorn lodge, Sons of St George.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-11

DR. c. w. s. FRosr, ,a7 Bank street
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-05-03

The new schedule of the Norfolk
Southern road reached us too late for
this issue. It will appear in our next.
According to its statement, the Express
will leave Norfolk at 1920 a. M, and
arrive at Edepton at 1:35 p. N. Leaves
Edenton at $40, arrives in Norfolk at
GAO p. m.
Freights leave Berkeley at a. NJ, ar
rive in Edenten at $50 p. m. Leave
Edenton at $50 a. M, arrive at Berkeley
$50 D. IN.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-05-03

Scales and P1ants.
County Commissioners will meet
Monday.
Regret to chronicle the illness of
Mrs. Pratt this week.
A tin roof has been placed on the
old Moore residence.
Town Councilmen will meet for
organization Tuesday next.
Several of our citizens attended the
Centennial at New York this week.
Improvements are being added to
the residence of Mrs. J. r. McCurdy.
Mrs. John MILESTONE and little
daughter, are visiting in Norfolk this
week.
Mr. Griffith, father of Mrs. W. NJ
Bond, was among Edenton's visitors
last week.
Conjecturers say that this month,
till the 29th, will be fair, after that,
very rainy.
Lawyers, some Of them, have been
busy this week. bad wind that
blows nobody good"
Spring and summer goods are
beautiful this season and our mer-
chants declare them cheap.
Now is the time to buy herring for
family use. They are selling cheap
and are very fne as to size.
Mr.. w. J. Messck, one of Eden
toms popular artisans, is visiting his
old home, Norfolk, this week.
We learn that Mr.. Jas. Robinson
will soon erect a handsome dwelling
on the corner of Church and Jail
streets.
Mr.. Geo. B. Mcdowell Thomas
and Master Geo. A. Foote, are in
town visiting their aunt, Mrs. II. A.
Bond, ST..
SHILOH's COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on guarantee.
1t cures Consumption. For sale by
Hooper & Co.
Several Of our tOWnsmen went to
Hartford, Tuesday, to attend reg
ular communication Of the Masonic
Lodge of that city.
The entire stock of merchandise
belonging to L. Boas was purchased
by John W. Old, Esq, at public
auction on Wednesday,
WILL YOY SUFFER with Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint? Shiloh Vita
hzer is guaranteed to cure you. Sold
by Hooper q co.
The sound of the saw and hammer is
still on the air, which means improve
ment and argues we'll for our prospec-
tive as place and a people.
CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy. Price SOC. Nasal Injector
free. SOLD by Hooper & Co.
Mr.. C. L. Riddle, a most brilliant
member of the E. City Bar, was in
our town Wednesday to the pleasure
of his many friends and admirers.
On Monday, May 9th, Rt. Rev
Bishop Haid, will preach at St. AIMS
Catholic Churh, Edenton, at s O'Clock
IN the evening. All are invited to
be present.
No negro exodustors in the Albe-
marie section of North Carolina. Her
ring and bread are too cheap for ne
gro ''to be foolin'' about men and
sections he knows not of.
SILOH's vITALIzER is what you
need for Constipation, Loss of Appe- |
tite, Dizziness and all symptoms of |
Dyspepsia. Price 10c and 7jc per
bottle. Sold by Hooper & Co.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-05-03

For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25c.
Sold by Hooper & Co.
Onion Sets and Landreths Garden
Seed by 0. Newman.
THAT HACKING COUGH can be SO
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We
guarantee it. Sold by Hooper 6 Co.
Carriers Oil Clothing and Rubber
Boots. for fishermen, at 0. Newman's.
GROUP, wHOOPING COUGH and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by
Shiloh's Cure. For sale by Hooper
& Co.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-05-03
Removal.

Having removed my Undertaking and
Cabinet Business to the old Hettrick
Store, on Main ST. eet, I take this method
of thanking the public for their past
liberal patronage and invite one and all
to visit me at my new quarters.
All orders in my line will be promptly
attended to. Soliciting your future
patronage, am Respectfully,
LOUIS F. ZIEGLER.