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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
After Lent Events,

The fourth annual sociable given by the Star Social club will be held in the Union armory Wednesday evening, April 24. A handsome souvenir programme will be presented to ladies participating in the grand march.
 The first annual sociable of the Rogers & Brothers Benevolent association will be held in City hall Friday evening, April 26. A handsome gold watch will be presented to some lucky ticket holder
 The first grand concert, sociable and drill of Co E. A. O. H. Rifles, will take place Friday evening, April 26, in Union armory. Extensive arrangements are being made.
 The Young Mems Catholic Literary association will give their thirteenth an nual sociable at City hall Friday even- ing, May 3. The Amphion orchestra and Utfendale will officiate.
 Evangeline circle, Companions of the Forest, will give grand fair in City hall on the evening of April 30 and May and }. Season ticket holders will re- ceive chance upon a decorated tea set.
 The programme for the entertainment to be given at the armory the second week in May under the auspices of Com panies A and G, has not yet been an- nounced, but it is safe to say that a pleasant time will be enjoyed by all who attend
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
Uses of Old Shoes.

An American who has been travelling in Europe thus describes the industrial uses of old boots and shoes which are thrown out into the streets and into ash pits: After being collected they are ripped open, and the leather is subjected to treatment which renders it pliable mass, from which kind of artistic leather is derived. This in appearance resembles the best leather of Cordova. in the United States patterns are stamped on this, while i'll France it is used to cover trunks and boxes. The old boots and shoes arc also treated in another way by which they arc converted into new ones The prisoners in Gen. tral France are employed in this way. the old shoes coming chiefly from Spain. They are taken to pieces as be- fore, the nails being all removed, and the leather is soaked in order to soften it.
 The uppers for children's shoes are then cut from it. The soles are also used, for from the smaller pieces of the leather of the old soles, the so called Louis XIV heels for ladies' shoes arc made from the larger and thinner pieces. The old nails are also put to use, for by means of mag nets the iron nails and the tacks and brads arc separated and sold. The con- tractors of the military prisons at Mont pelier say that these nails alone pay for the old shoes. Nothing now remains but the scraps, and these have also their value. for they are much sought after by certain specialists for agricultural pur- poses.-New York Mail and Express.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
TriCkiny BOcuS Critics.

A St. Paul gentleman, who many years ago was a resident of Cincinnati, tells a story concerning Powers, the sculptor, which has probably never been in print There were at that time in Cincinnati two or three connoisseurs hI art who as sumed sort of general censorship in such matters, and everything that they said concerning works of art was sup posed to Ego" They had unfavorabfy criticised some of Powers work, and. as he did not take much stock in their die tations anyway, he decided to show them up to tho art people of the city. He was working some in wax and announced a reception at which he would show some of the latest products of his genius.
 Among the figures was ono represent ing the mayor of the city. It stood in a niche by itself, with the light arranged for the best effect. The high mucl.a- nlucks of the art world of Cincinnati at tended the reception. They examined the figure of the mayor and made con- ment on it. The hands," remarked one, "do not reveal any anatomy" The legs are tritie short," said another, "but otherwise 1 consider it very fine figure" And so they went on. Ono of them finally discovered that something was wrong about the bridge of the nose, and raised his hand to point out the de feet. Damn you, don't you pinch my nose" cried the alleged wax "figure" to their astonishment. dismay and complete overthrow as art critics. Tue sculptor had induced the real live mayor to help him in his little scheme.-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
The Illus bands Homa DnfY

According to our ideas on such subjects 1t is just as much the husbands business to make home the brightest and most al turing haven of rest and peace upon all the earth" as it is the wlfe's. The idea that a mother, who has been "worked and wor- ried to death" all day by the cares and annoyances of household, perhaps with a sick child to nurse, and in feeble health at that, should have to go beyond her powers of endurance in order to e make home att tractive" to some great lubber of hus- band, with the muscles of an ex, the health of whale, and the digestion of an ostrich, is utterly absurd and inhunan. Let him go to work and make "home att tractive" to her. Or, not 0 run to ex- tremes on either side, let the husband join with the wife in mutual efforts to make their home pleasant for the whole family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
THE "ENyELoPE. GAME.
Policy Dealers Making Hay While
 the Sun Shines.

Policy Dealers Making Hay While
 the Sun Shines.
 What is termed the .'envelope" game is the latest scheme of the policy dealers and the foolish victims have been drop ping their dimes in the slot without any returns for several weeks. The game differs from the regular policy game only in this way 1t can be played every fifteen or twenty minutes instead of twice each day, which makes it much more fascinating to the poor slaves who stand by the box while they have cent. Night after night the same crowd as semble at the Brook street dens to play this new game. A card containing the mysterious columns of figures is drawn eN cry twenty minutes and the players can invest any amount they wish from five cents up.
 A Simonsville lady called at the DEM ocRAT office Saturday and begged that we expose this new game. Her hus- band, she said, was an unfortunate vic tlm and for nearly a month had spent his nights fighting against fate in the hells of Brook street. Four weeks ago last Saturday night he came up town to buy hat and friend induced him to invest few cents in the envelope game. As luck would have it his first invest ment of five cents brought him five dol lars. Since that time he has played the game night after night without winning man and until he entered the yolicy shop spent his evenings with his family.
 This Is only one of the hundreds of families that have been caused suffering and trouble by the heartless gam blers and the ordinance prohibiting the game. recently passed by the council cannot be made operative too soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
EauSt.

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 The Baldwin Theatre. There was a large and fashionable assemblage at this establishment last evening to witness the production of Faust as spectacular play, with Lewis Morrison starring in the role of 'Mephistopheles." The play in its present shape scored an immediate success last evening, every scene being applauded, with recalls after each tab leau.-San Francisco Chronicle. At the opera house tonight.
 AdoniS.
 The success of Mir Henry E. Dixey and the Rice-Dixey Adonis company at the BiJou opera house is astonishing, and although it has been played over five hundred nights it is, beyond question, the cleanest cut and most artistic piece of burlesque ever seen in this country.- N. Y. Telegram. At the opera house Thursday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
FOUND IN THE WATER.
A Waterbury Mans Saturday Nights
 Experience in Bridgeport.

Experience in Bridgeport.
 About 12:30 o'clock yesterday morning Edward Edwards, the night watchman at the Rosedale wharf, heard cries for help near the dock at the foot of Wall street. On investigation he discovered a man overheard struggling in the water. He immediately procured a boat and rope, and rowed to where the drowning man was. Edwards threw him the rope, which he grasped just in time. He was hauled into the boat and taken to the dock. Subsequently,, with the assistance of another man, Edwards brought the half drowned man to the central police station. There he gave the name of William Gilbert and said that he came from Waterbury. He was under the in fluence of liquor, and could give no ac- count of how he got into the water. The probabilities are that he walked overheard. Gilbert was wrapped up in blankets and placed in a cell. He grad ually grew worse, until finally Sergeant Birmingham summoned Dr Brown. The latter administered stimulants and left orders to take the best care of him, as his life was in danger. The orders were fulfilled, and last night Gilbert was rest ing easy. He was considered out of danger. Gilbert is about 90 years old.- Bridgeport News.
 The only William Gilbert accounted for by the Waterbury directory is a foreman in the Waterbury clock factory on North Elm street and it is hardly necessary to say that he is not the man who took the midnight bath.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
A Hint to Smokers.

It is remarkable that people smoke so much tobacco in it's various forms that is impregnated with deadly nicotine when by a simple method which would not detract one whit from its good quality, but would remove all that is objectionable, the tobacco could be made free of this poison
 Merely soak the tobacco day in shallow trough and then lay it in the sun, if feasible; if not, dry by the most convenient means, and the weed is robbed of all odorif- erous properties and of nicotine. It is then so sweet the fumes would not offend the most sensitive lady, because it has no fumes. Besides, the vessel in which it is burned does not become ''strong"-a yalu- able thing for man who prefers a meer. schaum pipe to clgara ,.. ..s-,.. s.<s;sa!sssHs! sass!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
A Lifelong Love.

William Warren, the veteran come dian of the Boston museum. had TO- nance that newspaper writer has just made public. Few persons" says he, "are aware that this comedian, the mer- riest of the merry, carried "a lifelong hunger in his heart In their earlier years William Warren and Adelaide Phillips were lovers. The latter had a father of the Eccles type. When mar answer:
 "l love you. and because love you I will not marry you. This old man, my father, is helrless-a sore trial, in truth and he must look to lne while he lives. would hot purchase my own happiness by adding to your burden. Let us wait, and if the good years to come bring fruition of our hopes we will live for each other then. Meanwhile l shall not cease to love you, nor will l marry any other man. let the end be what it may"
 The lovers went their ways Father Phillips, though he abated not iot of his devotion to gin, lived on and on. Young Adelaide grew to old womanhood and the great comedian went on the list of honored veterans Of whom the world speaks with respect. >'till their love survived, and when a; last their weary waiting ended, and they once moro took up the old question, both found that op- portunity was come too late.
 They had grown old in singleness; had formed ineradicablc habits; neither had many years longer to remain, and well, they would live out their lives in the way they had followed for genera tion. and trust to the eternal future to bring them realization of their early dream. Adelaide Phillips went first, the strong base and building of her love unshaken to the last. And now the other, who, like Philip Ray, had waited all his life, has found the meaning there Is in the august experience of a change of worlds. ."-Brooklyn Eagle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
FOR SALE

1 OIS 9<AAI
 Where is that man who is looking for nice house with baIh? I authorized to sell a large new house, good barn and lot 75 l5O feet. The place is fitted up on the most i'm street in good, high and healthful neighbor. hood. It is the place H. II. Ashenden improved | and fitted up with great care and taste for his own use and now that his family is gone he has for $500 less than value.
 have a very nice place on John street which must be closed out at some price. I have just received new batch of farms I will note . few of them: 6S acres in New Hartford at $1 600; in Prospect 70 acres, known as the Nettleton farm for $1 800: 21 acres of woodland within two and Watertown adjoining the homestead of Mir Woodruff, fronting the road which leads to Mid dlebury, will be sold very cheap; a farm of 6 acres four h miles from the center, with house. What do you think of that house, No 43 Pearl street? Just look at the George H. Burrows house near smith & Griggs' shop. That is the up stairs and store down stairs. What do you think of house of rooms, No 52 Franklin street: Just look at that bargain No Bridge street be sold very cheap Also the Jeremiah Delane place Railroad Hill. A new house on North Vine street, which is finished in tip top style will be sold less than cost because the owner wishes to go in the country, the twelve rooms of which are mclosed in the style of the days of Queen Ann The other two in the iame neighborhood are built on the American plan. very good business stand on Brook street.
 A new batch of building lots please note Look at that nice brick residence No 10 Canal street With a good building lot; must be sold this the Sea Shore.
 Also stores and offices to rent as we'll as storage rooms and houses. Call at
 ID. ii. lierney's Real Estate Office
 1s1 BANK STREET.
 Tierney's Block, Waterbury, Conn.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
They Never Hesitate

To give prices at the Excelsior Clothing Go which freeze out all other clothing competitors. We are here to stay and must sell goods, therefore we offer such great Inducements that every locker is made purchaser. Don't fail to go money reach the furthest and to do so visit the
 EXCELSIOR CLOTHING CO.,,
 Big Red No 147, Bank street,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08

Allow a cough to run until it gets be- yond the reach of medicine. They often say, ''Oh, it will wear away" but in most cases it wears them away. Could they be induced to try the successful medicine called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on positive guarantee cure, they would immediately see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Price soc and S1.00 Trial size free. At all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08

The Handsomest Lady in Waterbury
 Remarked to friend the other day that she knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs was a superior remedy, as it stopped her cough instantly when other cough remedies had no effect whatever. Soto prove this and convince you of it's merit any druggist will give you Sam pie Bottle Free. Large sizes 50c and S1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
FOR. SA1E-

THE Board of Fire Commissioners having de
 | cided to place two horses upon the h orse hose wagon. offer for sale the well-known de partment horse Jerry Jerry stands l6 hands high; years old; weighs about 14eO pounds: fine steel gray color; thoroughly acclimated very active and graceful for large horse and works well single or double Further information wlll be furnished by Commissioners Kelly and Con- molly or Chief Snagg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
A Doo's Suicide

In New York a dog committed suicide by jumping off a ferryboat. The owner, an old woman, asked a policeman to de- him at tho dock until she got aboard, but as soon as tho boat started the dog jumped for the deck, and, by a great effort, succeeded in pulling himself on board. Then he ran through the wo1nen's cabin with his nose to the floor, and found his mistress on the forward deck His stumpy tail bobbed so fast that it was almost invisible, and if a dog ever angry. She scolded him as though he had been stealing meat, and his tail gradually stopped wagging, while his head sank lower and lower. He walked slowly forward until he was on the edge of the deck, and looked mournfully across the water. He was the picture of dog despair. Suddenly he gave a bound far out into the river and in moment the ferryboat had passed over him. Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Seven Failures.
 Advertising fictitious bargains is a failure.
 Large profits and small sales is a fail ure.
 Bargains in the newspaper and apol- OgieS in the store is failure.
 Old styles and condemned fabrics mo matter how cheap is failure.
 Big advertising, unless prices are really low, Is failure.
 Advertising great mark-down sales all the year round is a failure.
 Our spring stock now ready. What a world of meaning in these few words How full of significance and intere st they are to thousands of people in this city and the surrounding country. You must be prepared for surprises often, for we intend to offer greater and better in- ducements for you to patronize us than ever. We shall eclipse and outdistance all our past efforts to give better satis- faction to our patrons than any other retail clothing house in the state of Con- necticut.
 HIRSH'S TEN PER CENT ONE PRICE CLOTHING co. Look for the White Front, 72 Bank street, Lathrops block, opposite Postoffice.
 Notice-We manufacture all our own clothing. Our factories are located at No 43 North Third street and 306 Market street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08

Go TO LADD'S for fine bananas, pine apples, spinach, groceries and fruit of al kinds.
 DR. c. w. s. FRos5, lS7 Bank street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
Carried From Last Season.

Wednesday morning. March 27 shall place sale several thousand dollars worth of garmees CARRIED OVER FROM LAST SEASON.
 About seven-eghs of the Garments medium weight and just adapted to present Good styles would be worth just much good if they broken lo then again, we obliged to make for the largest stock of STRING CLOTHING that we have bought
 MEN and YOUNG MEN SUITS $e.5O, $s 50 an 1os worth $1O, SIP and $14.
 MEMS and YOUNG MEMS SUITS. SIP. s15 and s1s worth ST., $2O and $22.
 DARK and LIGHT COLORS in SACK and EROcK VERY DESIRABLE STILES
 BOYS SUITS, PLATED JACKETS s2 5o ss and 50 worth $35O, $4 and $5.
 We predict that greater portion of will be sold inside f ten days and would advise old customers to make th selection at once
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08
$T5.OOO.

E INSTEAD of renting a house for another year
 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 lotS will be graded in sprng> and contain all mode, n convenences. New houses open for inspection at o1 times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-08

WATCHES, Diamonds, Clocks, Silver ware, etc, etc, at LAKE, STRoBEI & Co.'S
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-03-20
Barker Mining District.

The Baltimore mine, owned by AL.
Hockett & Lou Gosling, have run a tun-
mel of IS feet, striking heavy vein of
galena assaying 45 per cent lead and Is
OF. silver.
The Stephens s. Co.'s mine have open
ed richer vein than they had expected.
The lead improves steadily as they go
down upon it, and its fortunate owners
have bonanza within the ir grasp.
Mike Wilson has fine lode Of galena
and hard carbonates yielding an average
assay value of IS OF. of silver and 60 per
cent lead. They are working constantly
and taking out from five to fifteen tons
of ore daily, all of which is sacked and
80 and 100 tons Of this fine ore already
| not sacked.
Dave CarpeatlA And Mike Hayes mine
is an extension OF the Belle Of Highwood.
They have q four foot vein of carbonate
assaying from 45 to Is per cent lead and
Is OF. silver. They are pushing devel-
opment and want transportation for their
ores.
Throughout the district there is Wig
orous development of prospects and
properties going on. Everyone feels
sangnine of good results. The leads are
steadily improving with the workings,
and the cry ls, let us have the railroad to
transport our ores, and we will In brief
period of time show to the country one
Of the richest mining districts on the
continent.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-03-20
CITY COUNCIL.

The city council met at the council
chamber last evening at the usual hour.
Petitions for the construction of side
walks from the corner of Minot building
to the north side of the alleyway in
block 313 on Second street, and on the
south side Of Central avenue from Park
drive to 5th street, were referred to the
committee on streets, alleys and side
walks.
Proposed ordinances concerning fast
driving and prohibiting animals from
running at large, were read and referred
to the committee on ordinances.
The committee on streets, alleys and
sidewalks in their report recommended
the construction Of sidewalks mentioned
above, and the report was accepted.
Upon motion one alderman from each
ward was appointed to designate the
place of holding the next city election
The committee was also empowered to
appoint Judges and clerks of election
Aldermen Fairfield, Mitchell, Matthews
and Beachley we're appointed.
Mayor Gibson said Mr.. Collins had
been expected to be present and address
the council regarding the water-works
that it was his understanding that the ar
rangements for the purchase of the ma
chinery, etc., had been consummated
and that said machinery would b'
shipped Immediately.
It was moved to reconsider the repor
of the committee on streets, alleys an,
sidewalks, and refer the same to the com
mittee on ordinances. Carried.
y Adjourned until Thursday evening.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-03-20

The best three shots in the regular
army during 1883 were Lieutenant W. p:
Edgerton, Captain J. g. Ramsay and
Lieutenant H. G. Schumm, all Of the I'd
artillery. Each man scored 100 in twenty
shots at 200, 800 and 500 yards. The
Tribune has inquired relative to the
sights used by these officers. J. c. Kel-
ton, Assistant Adjutant- General, U. s. A.,
supplies the following information: !,
communications have been received
from Captain. Ramsay, Lieutenant Edger-
ton and Lietenant Schumm, In regard to
the sights used by them, from which it
appears that the two first officers used the
open and the latter the peep sight. Cap
tain Ramsay reports that in the practice
q his post the open sight was most gen
orally used."-New York Tribune.
Lieutenant Edgerton Is brother OF
Mrs. H. P. Rolfe and was page In the
first Montana legislature. At the special
request Of the commandant at West
Point, he was recently ordered there n
Instructor for second term of four years
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-03-20
How to Stay Young,

."How to Get Strong and How to Stay
So," was the title of little book that Z
few years ago was very popular with
people interested In physical culture.
But book which should tell us how to
stay young would be still more popular.
Saying nothing about the tabled "Foun-
tain of YOUTH" which Ponce dc
Leon searched for, there is no question
that much may be done to stay young.
The observance of sound and sensible
hygienic rules, the use of suitable and
wholesome food, and keeping regular
hours, will do much to preserve youth.
One Of the greatest helps is to avoid
worry. When you travel, the best way
to avoid all worry is to take "The Bur
lington." Its smooth tracks, its luxurious
sleeping cars, and the delicious meals
furnished on its peerless dining cars,
make "worry" absolutely impossible.
For full information as to all its advant-
ages, write to Phil Gibson, Agent, c. B.
s. N. r. r., Great Falls, Montana. 8t17m
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-03-20
THE LUMP ON THE RISE.

The little leaven that was thrown upon
US yesterday by the arrival of the Mon
tana Central surveyors to complete the
preliminary survey of the Great Falls
and Belt Mountain Branch railway, caus-
ed real estate to take bound and the
agents were talking of enlarging quarters
and increasing their capacity to handle
the business rolling in upon them.