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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

THE Bridgeport Farmer, noting the numerous strikes and reductions of wages that are in progress since the defeat of Grover Cleveland, says ''the only instances of s'lccess in the obtain ment of higher wages are those in which the Harrison administration for higl wages to be paid from the United State: treasury. This is probable the boon inwages' to which those men referred SC frequently during last years cam paign."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Shoninser! Shoninge1.

Why are the SHoNINGER PIANOS pre- ferred over all others now made? Be- cause business career covering period of thirty-eight years satisfies people that anything marked Shoninger is safe in- vestment for the purchaser. Latest inn proved full iron frame. Three strings in unison. Improved repeating action equal to any piano manufactured. We offer it on installments, easy terms, at the low figure of $325. Examine it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Notice to Contractors.

, ing the pavements on Bank and South Main
 streets will be received by the board of road
 hal, until o'clock p. m., on the 10th day of
 April, 1889.
 Each proposal must be signed by the bidder, for the execution of the contract in case the
 bid be accepted. The right to decline any or all proposals is reserved. The proposals must be made on blanks furnished by the board and must be i'll conformity with this notice. Specification may be seen and blank forms oi pro .osal may be obtained at the office of City Engineer
 By order of the board. E [ WELD, City Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
NOTICE

| HEREBY notify all persons liable to pay taxes 1 in the town of Waterbury that have received a rate bill and wapant to collect a town tax of be at board of councilmen's room City hall building, on and after May 1, 1889, when same is due, from to 5and to p. m., to receive said tax.
 P.S. The law provides that percentage at rate of 3-4 of per cent per month must be added from May 1, 1899 if not paid before June l. 1889
 MARTIN HELLMANN, Collector Waterbury April 8, 1889.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

THEATER- -GOERS are anxiously hoping the new collapsible or crush article of bonnet will come into fashion this spring. This bonnet, which Mir Labou. chere says is being taken up by the Paris milliners, shuts up like a crush hat, and when in it's collapsed state it looks like . fan. Another virtue is that it does nj require a bandbox. If only every mar ried man whose wife frequents the thea
 ter would buy one of these bonnets fol her, how happy the bachelors would be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

IF there were competitive examina- tions for postoffices we wonder what chance Cornelius Van Cott would have to succeed Postmaster Pearson. The New York World says he doesn't know a mail pouch from a double-barreled shotgun" Still the republicans claim the change from Pearson is step in the interest of the public service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

IF all the republican schemes forget, ting rid of the surplus stick their head up in the Fifty-first congress, it will be interesting to know how much surplus will be left in the treasury when it gets through.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

THE minister who got a million dol lars with his bride Miss Rockefeller is said to have loved her for herself alone. But the million didn't cool his ardor one bit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

SENAToR-ELECT DIXON of Rhode Island is said to have voted for himself. He probably believed in leading where he asked others to follow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
LICE.

LIGE.
 Yea, sire.
 What is this hear? Another strike /: Yes, sir. Your tariff barons must fry some fat to recoup their contributions to Wanamaker.
 And is this truly so? Well, patch up a message about the truly beneticent blessings of protection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

IF George Washington could come back to life he would be surprised at the number of relatives he left. There will be an array of these on the occasion ot the centennnial celebration that would astonish and delight the father of his country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

THE New York World is busiiy engag ed in proving that Stanley's march across the dark continent was of TO use. It won't be necessary for the World to waste so many words in regard to the trip of Messenger Stevens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

WITH the appointment of Van Cott to succeed Postmaster Pearson the feeble lamp of nugwumpism entirely flickered out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

Delivered by carrier to any part of the city o sant by mail at the following rates:
 One Year ....... S5. % Three Months. ..... $1 9 Six Months . ]. 50 One Month. ...,... 42'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
$75,oOo.

INSTEAD of renting house for another year l buy one of those mentioned below for one fifth down. if you have it, if not, for less the balance on easy terms. Houses all finished dots will be graded in spring. and contain all mode Ii conveniences. New houses open for inspection at all times:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

Entered as second class matter at the Water nury Postoiice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

WATCHES, Diamonds, Clocks, Silver ware, etc, etc, at LAKE, STRoBEI & Co.'S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
PENMANSH

D E. HOLLY, Artist Pcnmal and Teacher, l gives private instruction ill practical and ornamental penmanship. All kinds of penwork done tt the parlor. Invitations car writing equal to the best engraving at short notice. Par Tor. l3I Bank street.
 N B-A good business hand acquired iu six teen lessons
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
DR. B. G. RYDER,
 Albany Dentist,
 I33 Bank street. Waterbury.

Albany Dentist,
 i33 Bank street. Waterbury. TEETH FILLED WITHOUT PAIN, WE NEV- FER WEDGE TEETH BEFORE FILLING. Teeth extracted without pain by the use of Ryders gas of vitaZcd air. made fresh every ;ay. Anyone can take it with>perfect safety, young or old,
 Teeth Extracted, 5 cts Teeth Cleaned, Q cts Gas Air Administered, 25 cents, Teeth Filled with Amagum, 9 cents. Teeth Filled with Silver, 50 and D cents. Teeth Filled with Gold, $1 and upwards. A SET OF TEETH, $500
 BEST SET OF TEETH, $500 THERE Is NO BETTER MADE NO MATTER
 HOW MUCH YOU PAY.
 Office Open at All Hours. THIS OFFICE AND ALL OTHER PERMA-
 NENTLY LOCATED. Branches of the Albany Dental Association, the Largest Dental Establishment ill the World: l33 Bank street, Waterbury, Conn. 3SS Main street, Bridgeport, Conn. B West Market street, Wilkesbarre Pa. 1l2 East Main street, Rochester, N. Y. Over First National Bank Scranton, Pa. 212 Main street, Bnffalo N. Y. Over First National Bank, Binghampton, N Y.
 OFFICE OPEN AT HOURS.
 DR. G E. RYDER.
 Manager of this Office DR. M. l.. RYDER Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

DR. c. w. S. FRoa- 'a7 Bank street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

Chatfeld ave 2 families 8 '' 3,50t Lot, end of track on North Main street 1OOt
 Lot 50 X 125 on Avenue A, North Main street 6Ot F. B. RICE, B Church street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

OFFICE 153 south Main Street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-10
WILLIAM AND ALEXANDER.

BERLIN. August ct Is expected that
the Car will arrive in this city on the oath
instant and remain several DAYS. lie will
be accompanied by the Czarewich: During
ms stay the Gar will witness a parade OF
William and the Empress Will afterwards
proceed to kiel or Stettin to meet the
CZarlna.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-10
BOULANGER'S TRIAL.
lie IL Accused of Various Moral and Po-
Iitical TcrgiversatiOns.

lBy Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch
PARIS, August 9.-Ihe trial Of General
Roulaneer before the High Court OF the
Senate was resumed to-day. The Procu-
rcur-Gencral. continuing his address,
charged that General Boulanger had neld
a ycritahle political court ut Clermont Fer
roud when be was IN command of the
tr0ops there. He had originated secret IN
trigucs, electoral agitation, and a system
for corruptlng officials. Notwithstanding
these facts he had written the War once
disclaming any connection with what had
been done in hrs name.
Here there were protests from senators
belonging 90 the party of the Right.
The PrOcureur-Gcneral declared there
were documents before the court which
clearly marked the downward path of Bou-
LANCER from characterization 10 intrigue,
falsehood. and conspiracy. The Govern
mcut also had evidence to show that BOu-
LANCER had tried to have conveyed 10 Prince
Bismarck information that he (BOulang, }
onlydesred 20 be appointed consul for
life.
The Procurcur-General described the
proceedings of the League of Patriots at
tocheiort. aud the initial steps of the at
tempt against the State. which commenced
with the scene at the Lyons depot when
Boulanger started for ClcrmOnt Ferrand,
and continued until the Long Champs re-
view. when Boulangcr was hiding III Paris
a,yaltiue the result of his manifesto.
The Procureur's speech was received with
many impatient cries of Adjourn Ad-
journ," The trial was finally adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-10

by telegraph 70 tho Dispai'h.l
WAsmvcrov. August 9-Undcr date Of
July 18th Ecur-Admlral Kimberly reports
io the Navy Department from Apla, Samoa,
that the fathers of the Catholic mission
there had requested help from him 10 re-
hcyo the pressing want If food then exist
inc. Upon his return from Pago Pago IN
the small vessel chartered for the trip he
brought lack with him from MOnOgahcla
5000 pounds of biscuit, 2.439pOunds of rico,
1909 pounds of oatmeal, 1000 pounds Of
,oru-mca, 900 pounds az homuy 1000
pounds 90 wheat flour, and rs gallons OF
beans. which, in accordance with the de-
partmcut's letter of May oath. be deemed
n wise and proper 20 Turn over to the
Catholic mi -siOn for distribution among
the dI-tT, ssrd SamOans. The Admiral
writes
There ia undoubtodlv great scarcity
Of food at present. but do not apprenend
any loss Of hfe from famine except posi-
bis among the old and feeble, as there are
c1cOauuts sufficient 10 exist on now, and
these will soou DE hclued out by the ap-
prouchiug harvest Of breaC-iTuit and later
hV banana. and tarc. which are being gene
rally planted. but il viii require several
months before they will he ripe enough 70
Gather ! offered 10 divide such available
stores rs were on hand with The London
Missionary Society, but my Oiier was de-
clined on the ground that the present
scarcity among those under their care
would not warrant such a distribution and
the society is DESTROYS of making Samoa
self-eupportiug | cannot recommend any
further distribution of food among the Sa-
means until the necessity is made more APP
parent
From a translation of letter from the
Catholic Fathers TO Admiral KGherly, So
Letting the aid which accompanies the
Admirnrs communication, IL appears that
there are 1850 students in attendance upon
the course of instruction given at their col
lcge. The Fathers state that they have
people under their charge for whom sue
cor rs necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-10
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK.


Nav YOEK. August Cotton steady; sales. ~
bales: middliug uplaods. II 5loc; orleans,
Il g-iGc. net receipts AT all ports to-day, 80
bales; eIporls-lO Great britain. 1913 bales
SOCK. " zls bales Weekly net receipts here. ID
bales gross receipts, S07 bales sxports-to
Great britain. $40 bales: % France. ]. i45
balss: TO the Continent 40 Dslss; forwarded, ~
bales; sales, 4Os4 bales % spinners. a,iot
bales stOcx 5000 bales. Southern nOur dun
aud weak common 10 fair. k2.5'ssai3: good %
choice do, s. 25at550. Whea. 4aHc. i0wor and
weaE: new No : red. soss6, c. in elevator: OPP
tons 5Ia9.c. lover and weak; No. red. Aa-
gust, Sc. september. sf1,c; October. elAe. ;
Noyemt er sac. Corn dull and easier. M Z
Ssl,c. in elevator; options duh and wesk: Al
gust 4sHc.: september. 435sc; October. 4ASe- I;
Soyember. 44s,c: December. s3hc. Oais IN
settled options weaker: August, 26se-; sep
temoer, 26i.c October. AAc; November.
g7Ac. May, co.; No. spot. 1AaSs. Hops
quiet. Codee-options higher; September.
81 0stiAa1; October. siAiOatlaij; November.
sihI5; December. tiA0sasl620: spot kio steady.
sussr-kAw entirely rominal: renued quiet
aid A.e lover: C. B'.a8Ac.. white extra Z. ~ .
7s,c yellow. s.ae'sc; OF A, 1916; mould
A. s1tc standard A. sac; coniectioners A.
SLc cut-loef SIC. crushed $40 powdered.
SIC; graduated. sHc. cuec-. SIC. holasses
dun Rice steady and quiet Petroleum sleaiy
refined, TOO Cotton-seed oil steady. Ia low
easy: city x2 for packing. sNai eioc. oal o.
7-issl'.e. hosin quiet and steady. tufpcn-
tine arm but irregular Al Ass4sEe' Hides
ouiet. Wool steady. Pork quiet Beef quiet
Beet hama quiet Tierced boat quist Cut
meafs dun and weak: piexled bellies !ssc
picked hams, ieAAiiAc.; plckled shoulders
sc' Middies quiet Lafd-optious aetsde high
or; western steam. tde7xs>ADi cisy. AN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-10

Mr.. Card is a genial. level-headcd Scotch
man, given to the conduct OF everyday af-
fairs.
Mrs. Cards study IA upstairs. and has a
large French window opening TO the south.
The prevailing tone Of the decorations is
robin's-cgg blue. On two sides the walls
arc lined with low bookcases. BY the
broad south window stands a big plain
writing table and at the opposite end of
the room is an antique cabinet used rs
manuscript cupboard. typewriter. o
lctter-press. and other concomitants OF
authorship stand about on convenient Ia
blcs and shelves. There are no bits OF
brsc-d-br0c 90 catch dust--indecd, no extra
/ neous objects. The room gives an effect OF
/ light and frccdom-In short, OF an ideal
Work-r00m.
II WAS here that Mrs. Card and sat and
! chatCd. and 90 the end Of my visit We
started on q pilgrimage over the house. As
/ We approached the parlor my hostess
/ laughingly warned me. My new drawing
! room IS frightening every one; am toid
/ there's rot a vcstige Of the quiet and lady
/ like about IT, It's the bold, riotous, I'M
compromising yellow ike IA daifOdil. The
! alarm % cxcitcs is very amusing. 80 lew
people know the splendors OF the color OF
/ the sun. the color Of life and daylight,
though irs the color that IS 80 sadly lack
ing in our lives as well a. IN our houses"
And she threw open the door Of the con-
dcmned room.
For % moment felt convinced that me
sun bad broken through the clouds ana
was shining into every window, but a
glance proved that there was sul a lower
ing lcadcn skv outdoors, and that the
iovou~ heht within was wholly due 10 the
wise use II paint and upholstery. lhe
walls aud woodwork were painted the
color Of me "peranth" Of the. dahodl'
and the curtains and cushions Of the ~in-
dow-scats were made % material IN the
deeper shade Of the crown" The cX,
ouisite effect Of the whole was heightened
by tine ct-bla,% wrought-lron gas brackets
This room has gwen the title TO short
story that Mrs. Card has recently pub
h-hcd. The agent Of the publishing hrln
OF Lowell was calling upon her one day aud
IN the course of his visit expressed WISH
for short story from her pen. Then tho
title was disclssod. and as there had been
much talking and laughing over the color
Of tine walls some one suggested hs the
name "The yellow Drawing Room
Very we'll" cried Mrs. Card, the eL
low Drawuc-RoOm IL shall be-
Such is thc history, then, of the ODD
name of the book which came recently
from tho laly's pen. / can only hope tnai
tine yellow Drawing Room makes rs charm
ing q background for her story as 1t does
for the writer herself. with her 1.-THE figure
and dark hair and eyes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-10
an EXCITING SCENE.


special telegram 90 the Dispa'ch.i
Cu,moIrr. y. g., August 9.-Ihere WAS
tu exciting scene 10 Nj. Holly fairgrounds
tins evening. Professor ". *. Perry, the
ucrDnaUt of the American Balloon Com
lauy. was o. make Als marvellous leap TO
the earth after ascending 90 the height
of three quarters of mile. descending 10y
ana of parachute. Ats o'clock, everything
being ma readiness, TIE dazzling feat was
attempted M the presence of LOO people.
The crowd watched tho man climbing INTO
the air with bntcd breath. Whom the bal
loon had travelled upwards about 700 feet
the crowd discovered that % was bursting.
Ile ga- could be seen shooting out, and
soou tho canvas cloth began to drop. As
Professor Perry WAS holding on under the
plrachut" hc Was not aware 81 ms ierIlhle
situation. Tho crowd becaIu" trhn-
tc with excitement Wells went up
and pistols were fired tO attract the mans
attention. bat all of 200 avail. soon. now
ever AN the gas and air nm the balloon was
exhausted. and, twitchug, jerking, and
Whlr.ing. ~ began 10 fail downward. II
VIZ 600 late Co. loose the parachute from
the wrecked balloon. but for some dis
tarce 10 was successfully engineered. The
balloon causing the parachute 60 caps Ze.
all came down with terrible crash 10 Inc
csrth. Tho crowd rushed around the I'M
fortunate mau and every attention was
given hm. bat for twenty minutes he dld
not move or show signs of life. His fall is
Nauousv estimated at from one tc four
hundred feet.
Professor Perry was brought here to-
night and is being treated by the best
medical skill DO the city. Many Of his
bones are broken. but physicians think 10
lis pu-thl" for lima 90 recover. lie weighs
1oI pounds.
At ths hour m +. NJ the chances for
Ir0l.-sDr Iciry's recovery are not good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-10


The mouth of the Moisie has special in
terest for sportsmen. it being the haunt OF
mvriads of salmon; and fish of from thirty
20 forty pounds weight have frequently
beep taken. The river itself winds through
an unbroken wilderness from the central
treeless stone and ice table-lands OF Labra-
dor; while part way along ITS valley runs
the centuries-Old wide Indian trail 10 the
Great lake of St. John, 300 miles to the
southwest.
The coast line from Seven Islands and
Raw would doubtless measure $50 miles 70
the next trading-post and village behind
the noble group of Mingan islands which
stud the Labrador coast for distance OF
forty-fye miles, but the sailing distance IS
not half so much. In delicious weather
and without trace Of fog we sped eastward
past huge ocean steamers, Government
cutters. and scores of hshlng-smacks,
changing our course somewhat TO the
south for at least a glimpse of that lone
lest and most grewsome of all spots with
i'm these northern seas, the island OF Anti
cost. the North Point. and the lighthouse
of which are about fourteen miles distant
from the Labrador shore.
There is little in the island save horror
and desolation. IL lies diagonally across
the northern portion of the gulf, ITS north
western extremity set squarely INTO the
ninety mile-wide mouth of the st. Law
renee river. and its extreme southeastern
noint lies about 100 miles directly north OF
The centre of the gulf Ii Is III miles long,
thirty broad has a circumference OF go
miles and contains about 1000 900 acres or
land. or, more properly speaking, surface;
for land il has not Its northern shores
are lofty, and present to the eve noble ter
races of mountainous rock with spruce
covered escarpments Of green, blending
into purple. mist-covered indentations, or
black and forbidding crags.
FoRBIpDINo SPOT.
No one can describe or justly conceive,
The desolation and dangerous character OF
this great Gulf island. Canadian geologic
and geographic surveys have been repeat
edly used TO foist it into notice and invite
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-10
MONA CARD At HOME.
a visit To- the Author of the Westmin-
stcr" Article on Marriage.


John Alison. Mrs Cards father, was a
Seotchunu of sturdy originality of mind,
VINO. even as lad. reyolted against his
strict religious training, ana later threw Oh
H1 DONNA becoming au uucOmprOmlslng
fr.r-thuher. Alr. Alison Was an inventor
of some note and superintendent many pub
iD enterprises, such as the retaining OF
lupM- Forest.
SIR. Cairps parents met and were mar
u.l u Australia, hut 10 was IA the town OF
lNie. un Isle Of Wight, that she vas born.
Size remembers how she loved the big gar
g.rat her country home, 40 kelgatc. and
aI fle animal and plaut-lite 10 contained.
Tl. death of a little sister 40 TINS time lett
Mona au only child, which 10 sadder late
fora elrl Of the richer classes OF England
than can be- realized by Americans. The
mor doting the parents the more palmetto
Twenty wears AGO the idea that class in
ttruct ION had ANYTHING inspiring or com
rrenGahle about IL would have been hotly
denied bv staid British mothers. M0nas
earnest cufrfatv 20 be sent TO school was
refused. her parents desiring 70 keep hef
under their own eve. Except tor snort
time when "a small boy had lessons "itn
Dor. tine little girl trod the path OF know
ieise alone with the ordinary English gov
"Ob those textbooks, =" exclaimed Mrs.
Card the other morning; q" shall l ever
FORGET them Duh dull, q dead level Oh
dulness. Then ! some DAYS growing oD-
stnate aud fatty refusing learn any
thing 30 ,.,,
And vas there nothing you hkedE /
asked. 49,,
Yes. there was one meagre little BOOK
written in the fOtm Of question and an
sUer that became my friend. IL touched
few points in elementary scieDee,-coh-
tainea few facts Of life. And ] almost
literally 'chewed and digested IT," E
The house is red brick and 81 the style on
Queen Aune's time. IL STANDS on tne iis ~
rrouud in the northwest OF London skirt
Ing breezy Hampstead Heath,
The husband Of the famous lady. IKE DIS
father. Sir James Card, ~ interested "a aS-
ricultural matters. He u a member on .lo
Council Of tho Royal Agriculture, Society
and IA well fitted Tor the post by the prsac-
teal experience he has gained farming ms
two thousand acres ot land IN Hampshire
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-10
Personal.

Secretary Window enjoys friendly
game of whist. but he has the strongest
objection even to the smallest monetary
stakes.
Thirty wears ago, "a some Of the rest
dentsof Trenton. NJ. recall. Prince Murat
drove "A milk-wagOn IN that town, and was
considered farmer Of rather uncertain re-
sources.
Senior Eca de Queiroz, Portuguese, is
thought 10 be a really great novelist. HIS
best work. 90 Primo Basllio,' has made
considerable sensation in England under q
translation entitled Dragons Teeth.
The Duke Of Fife can never be quite az
his ease with his wife's relations, rs under
no circumstances must he ever turn his
back 20 any of them, not even 10 Princess
Louise's sisters. with whom 1t IS reason
able 70 suppose he enjoys fair degree OF
intimacy.
King Leopold Of Belgium is not only the
sworn enemy OF tobacco. but he lsa Negeta-
rian, dislikcs music, and Is the emoodi-
ment Of other eccentrcities. One of these
is an aversion 20 wearing his bat in the
open air. as he believes the action OF the
wind on his head is beneficial.
Andrew Young, author Of the hymn
mere - u ilhliIN ifAAt'As a. a. +hf.-ff
is hearty aud vigorous 40 the good old age
Of eighty years. In 1888 he heard an old
Indian air that impressed him deeply and
he adapted the words TO II. The hymn has
been translated into nineteen different
languages.
Mrs. Belknap. wife Of the ex-Secretary
of War. is "a tall and striking brunette,
with remarkably small and shapely hands
andfeet. Her daughter is a striking looking
blonde, and when the two were in the surf
recently at Coney Island their appearance
and becoming bathing costumes attracted
universal attention.
Brander Matthews has a collection Of
dramatic literature which, though small
compared 10 that of some collectors. is
made up of very choice volumes. The
rarest of these he keeps behind glass doors
on velvet-lined shelyes-contrary by the
way, to a printed statement of has that
books. like human beings, need all the
light and air they can get.