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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
REPLIES OF MIRTH,

''How INTENSE are the fires of love!" | eJaculated the poet. "Yes," answered
 the father of six marriageable daugh- ters; "but they do take an awful sight | of coal.''
 IF your friend, who has been cultivat- ing kitchen garden all summer, looks thin and wan, don't lay it wholly to hard work. He may be trying to live on what he raised.
 ALGERNoN-"Dearest Emily, can not conceal my feelings any longer. I must tell you now how dearly love you. May Ihope for your love in return?" Emily ''Certainly. Will that be all to-day?"
 NOTHING seems to be too mean for some men. There is an old fellow in Maine who is imposing on his hens most shamefully. He has put an electric light in the hen house and the hens lay day and night.
 PROPRIETOR of a summer re sort (to de- parting guest)-''I am not satisfied With the name of my hotel and think of chang ing it. Can you suggest a name?" Guest (glancing at his bilD-''How does The EiffeP strike you?"
 JAcKsoN-"This picture I have just had taken doesn't do me justice." John son-"l see it doesn't, but let me ad- wise you as friend to always patronize that photographer in future." Jackson is still wondering if his friend meant any more than he said.
 MRS. WALLBEcK-''I'm sorry to hear of your little boys illness. Scarlet fever, isn't it?' Mrs. Coolberg-"Yes, so the doctor says; and it's dreadfully aggravating. We just had the nursery redecorated in blue and gold and Freddy doesn't match it bit.''
 IT was warm Sunday night and some of the congregation in the little church were slumbering languidly except one man, who snored in manner not at all languid. The preacher, observing this, left his notes, and said to one of the deacons in the front row: twill you please ask that brother to stop snoring or he will keep the other brethren awake" The rest of the sermon was listened to.
 THERE is 8 good story told of Gen. temporary novelist who became so i'll that his wife was ohiged to engage night-nurse to attend him. At one a. m. his wife went into his bedroom and found the nurse reading. ''Who gave that woman a book?" she asked in a whisper. "I, my dear" "What book is it3" My last work" 'sGood gracious!" cried madam, with alarm. Glow im- prudentl Don't you know 1t is necessary for her to keep awake?''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
BITS FOR BACHELORS,

AGREE with the girls father in poli- tics and the mother in religion.
 IF you have a rival keep an eye on him. If he is a widower keep two eyes on him.
 DON'T put too much sweet stuff on paper. If you do you will hear it read in after years when your wife has some especial purpose in inflicting upon you the severest punishment known to a married man.
 Go HOME at a reasonable hour in the evening. Don't wait until girl has to throw her whole soul into yawn that she can't cover with both hands. A lit tie thing like that might cause cool ness at the very beginning of the game.
 IF, on the occasion of your first call, the girl upon whom you have set your young affections looks like an iceberg and acts like a cold wave, take your leave early and stay away. Woman in her hour of freeze is uncertain, coy and hard to please.
 IN cold weather finish saying good night in the house. Don't stretch it ali the way to the front gate, and thus lay the foundation for future asthma, bron- chitis, neuralgia and chronic catarrh tc help you to worry tho girl to death after she has married.
 { DON'T lie about your financial condi- tion. It is very annoying to bride who has pictured life of ease in her an- cestral halls to learn too late that you expect her to ask a bald-headed parent who has been uniformly kind to her to take you out of the cold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
A SECRET SESsION

Inc action of the board of fire com. mlssloners at their meeting last night
 m holding secret session to perfect
 thelr arrangements for disorganizine 'ne department, was to be expected
 Inc commissioners realize that every eye IS upon them, and have no desire to lace the music singly, preferrinp to transact the business in secret and be held responsible as body for what ever blunders they make.
 The action of the board in regard to hiring "call' men, contrary to the ex pressed wishes of the common council IS a high-handed piece of business, which we hope will not be tolerated. The members of the council irrespective or party, should act as unit Tn repudiating the action of the con- mlssioners. No court in the land will uphold'a board of four members. claim Ing absolute power over a city tha size or Waterbury. Another legal point which none of the commissioners have discovered, will be argued at the nroner tune and may have much to do with settling the difficulty in a manner en tirely unexpected.
 In the meantime the volunteer mem. bers of the department should hold themselves in readiness to answer with alacrity to every alarm of fire. Water bury IS not yet ready to cast off the men who have for years served so faithfully and well.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14

STRIKERS DEFEATED
The London Gas Stokers' Places
 Quickly Filled.
THEY LACKED GOOD LEADERS.
Twelve Hundred "Blaok-Lsgs' March in
 and Take Their Situations.

Thieves and Roughs Among thu Now Men Employed-Tho Strikers Desperate-An-
 other Supposed Victim of "Jack the
 Ripper "-English Honors to the sul- tan-Outck Time by an Ocean Steamship.
 LONDON, Dec. 14.-A general strike in the gas works has now been inau- gurated by the stokers. There was no disturbance. The strikers places were filled by 1,20s green hands, who entered the works escorted by detail of police.
 With the exception of the utteranoe of greans by the old hands as the new men marched by there were no hostile dem onstrations.
 Tho strikers had pickets out with 8 view to lntercepting tho new men and prevailing upon them to remain away from the works, but they were unable to accom- plish their purpose.
 Inc success which has thus far at tended tho Gas Company's resistance of the strikers has drivsn the latter to an extreme of desperation which augurs their com plets defeat and discomt iture. Already the strikers arc quarreling among themselves and. with few excep- tions, arc giving themselves up to drink and debauchery to an extent which is fast dspriving them of the little
 
 Their lack of leader, too, is shown in their faulty organization and the tstal absence of discipline which char acterizsd their movements. There seems to be no man among them upon whose directions they implicitly rely, and the jealousy existing among tho would-be leaders is fatal to the little order and unanimity of purpose remain ing in their ranks. In fact, tho move mont is fast losing the dignity of strike, and as rapidly exhausting the patience of the police and the public.
 It is stated that among the new mon employed by tho company are a mum Der of thieves and roughs, whose sole ob- ject in applying for work was to seek opportunity for pillage. This is prob ably true, but this element is not suffi- cient strength to cause tho company much anxiety, or to give realization to the hopes of tho strikers that their chances will be improved by disorder within the works. Those of the new men against whom suspicion rests are being closely watched, and the likeli- hood of their resorting to unlawful acts Is very remote.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
An Ordinance Relating to Salaries,

D it ordained by the Court of Common D Council of the city of Waterbury: From and after the 1st day of January, 1890, the Chief Engineer of the Fire De- partment shall receive as compensation for his services as Chief Engineer and Fire Marshal, including the entire supervision and care of the fire alarm telegraph, the sum of fifteen hundred dollars. the same to be in lieu of all fees or other com pensation, except such cash outlays as are now by law allowed.
 Passed by Aldermen, Dec ?. 1889, by Councilmen Dec 9, 1889. Approved by Henry l. Boughton Mayor, Dec II, 1889. Attest: E. G. KILDUFF,
 City Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
FUN AND FRIVOLlTY.

TRUTH told now does not shame tce sievil, but as novelty it attracts his at- ntion.
 HE unmarried women of the country 1 N Il undoubtedly be much interested in t-o work of the Patrons of Husbandry.
 ''ir is the partings in this world that l give us pain,' sadly sings poet. It is
 the meetings, too. If you don't believe
 this ask the man who has Q note to meet.
 YOUNG man, do not be deceived. Your pest girl doesn't care half so much about you getting a mustache raised as .She does about your getting your salary raised.
 A FLOATING newspaper paragraph says
 that 8 Halifax lady, aged eighty, has just begun taking piano lessons. Even the old and feeble can get square with SSheir neighbors when they go about it fight.
 \ LADY of Mississippi determined
 nine years ago never to marry man who either smokes, drinks, swears, chows or uses slang. She is not mar
 ried yet and thinks of making a com promise if she gets a chance.
 SAND want to say, sTo my husband,' 'n an appropriate place." said the
 widow, il conclusion, to Slab, the grave
 stone man. "Yessu,r," said Slab. And sae inscription went on-'sTo my hus-
 band, iii an appropriate place.''
 TuE other day teacher in school
 showed little girFa picture of fan,
 and asked her what it was. The little 5lrlt,idn appear to know. ''What does your mother do to keep her cool in hot weathcr:' asked the teacher. s'Drink hoer," was the prompt reply. "BI the way" said a city belle to her ountry cousin. ''scnd me bouquet of goidcn-rcd. l want to paint some." There's no use in your trying to i'm prove on it., was the reply; mature did a mighty neat stroke of painting herself when she put the finishing touches on the goiden-rod.'
 THREE differcnt,waiters at a Southern ,lotel asked a little, prim, precise Har- ward professor at dinner in quick success sion if he would have soup. A little an roycd, he said to the last waiter who asked: "ls it compulsory?' s'No, sah,' answered our friend and brother; ssno, ,ih. l think it am mock turtle'' \ SELMA (Ala.) man went into store last week and put a lighted cigarette on the edge of an aquarium. A gold fish seized it and took a puff For several Says the poor thing lay at the bottom of the tank and panted like tired dog. It's color changed to jet black, and the owner of that cigarette has sworn of for keeps.
 HE-''And are you sure that am the
 first and only man who everkissed you?'' She-''Of course am sure. You do rot doubt my word. do you?" He-eOf course do not doubt your word, my dar- ling. l love you too madly, too devoted ly for that. But why, oh, why did you reach for the rcins the very instant yenturcd to put ono arm around you if you had never been there before?'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
A ASTRONOMICAL CREST.

CHEESE is said to digest itself. but 1t IS }nwisc to give it too much to operate upon.
 CABBAGE. onions and caulifower arc three vegetables that usually announce themselves before dinner is served. / PATENT Office reports are not so tire some as the everlasting articles in tho press as to the ''best way to cook terra pin.''
 , 1T becomes quite an interesting ques- 2 on how long hotels and restaurants an ''kcCp'' lobster salad in the con Fcniont ice box.
 ARTICLES attesting the efficacy of 'yaters and affirming the antiquity of their benefit to health are once moro in circulation.
 PRAIRIE chicken is game very much prizcd by our foreign visitors, some of Thotn never seem to have an ''elegant sUtficiency."
 IRE trouble with the bakers mince pie Is that the ingredients are not of best quality, and kerosene seems to be used instead of brandy and sherry.
 THAT ancient story of the unsophisti- cated woman who sent back her dish of stewed terrapin, with a request for 'some of the breast" is on its rounds again.
 AUTHORITIES on gastronomy often hold that the much boasted English turbob is not one whit better, if as good, as the ordinary American codfish. Both are coarse fish.
 As IF to vary the monotony somewhat the steward of a Philadelphia hotel has ,'capon salad" on the bill of fare, in stead of chicken salad. There may be veal in it, too.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
A SENSATIONAL ARREST.
High Circles in Berlin Disturbed by Po-
 lice Revelations.

High Circles in Berlin Disturbed by Po-
 lice Revelations.
 BERLIN, Dec. 14.-Great excitement has been caused in high circles by the arrest of woman occupying an exalted position in society on the well-sustained charge of being a procuress.
 It is learned that she has been en- gagged in her nefarious pursuit for sev- eral years, her operations being con men of high social standing, her victims being also of the better class
 Extraordinary efforts are making to suppress the details and prevent pub lie trial, while, on the other hand, there is strong disposition on the part of many who see in public exposure of the scandal opportunities to crush rivals and revenge themselves upon real or tancled enemies to force trial through the ordinary channels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES.
 4 Corner Willow Vest Main.
 Exchange Place
 l4 East Main ard Wc ott Road 15 Corner Cherry ar East Main 21 Horse Railroad Stable 0rivate). B Iron Bridge, West Main 24 Waterbury Brass Co. tprivate) 25 Corner Johnson and Watcrville a6 Corner Prospect and Grove. 21 Junction North Main, Grove and North Eli 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co. B Corner Washington and South Main 3i Waterbury Buckle Co., B Benedict < Burnham Mfg Co., S5 Waterbury Watch Co. .(private) 3S Corner Grand and South Main 42 Corner Union and Franklin 43 Scovill Mfg. Co. (private) 45 Corner Clay and Mill 46 No. 5 Hose House, Baldwin 47 Corner Dublin Street and ittI,Anev 3l2 Corner Meadow and Bank 5l4 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. a2l Plume ts Atwood Mfg. Co. (private) 3s3 Holmes, Booth < Haydens (priyateO 824 No. i Hose House. 525 Corner Simcns and Burnham streets.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS
 Io give an alarm, open the door, pull the hool uown once and let go, then close the door,
 Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small arr, III the ooX Is striking. as that indicates an a!!be has already been given
 Be particular to remain at the box until ti;e ar. rival Of aD officer Of the Fire Department v,h, VIII release the Key, or, if circumstances will noI permit re1nallng then the proper officer will r, turn the Key to the holder as sUen a. conyeuien1 Always give the alarm from the box nearest the ire. 'i '' '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Half Million for Wesleyan.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-At the annual dinner of the Wesleyan University Club at ClarlS's last evening. Stephen Ii. oiin presiding, Judge Reynolds, of brooklyn, President of the Board of trustees, brought down the house with the announcement that Dr.. Daniel Ayres, of Brooklyn, had few hours before, paid over to the trustees the sum of s25O, 900 as an endowment fund for the University.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
The Pan-Amertcan Conpr.ss

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14. Tho Pan- American Conference adjourned until January g. In the meantime the dele gates will visit New York, spending all next week, except Saturday, there. That day they will be at Wilmington, Del, on route to Washington from New York. It is said that several of the committees expect to report upon the sub assigned to them at the reas- sembllng of the Conference on Janu- arV 2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Browning to be Buried in Florence,

LONDON, Dec. 14.-The Dean of Vest minister has telegraphed to tho family of the late Robert Browning offering a place in the Abbey for the burial of the poet; but it is probable that the offer will be declined, as that MT. Brown ing had himself arranged for his burial in the same grave with his wife at Florence. The Queen has telegraphed to the family of Robert Browning an earnest expression of her sympathy with them in their bereavemont.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
A Big Time in Zanzibar.

the Sultan will be presented with the insignia of the English order of St. Michael and St. George, and the Grand Cross of the German order of the Red Eagle. All the available British men- of-war are arriving here for the pur- pose of giving eclat to the eccason.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Help for Penniless Membars.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Roswell p. Flower has been induced by the impe- cun1ous representatives to consent to introduce blll in the House on Mon day to reimburse them for their pay which Silcott stole. If this bill goes through it will probably be the last heard of the dedication.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Another .fJack the Ripper" Victim

LONDON, Dec. 14.-The body of a wo- man was found among the ballast vessel which arrived at Middlesbor- ough. One of the hands had been sev- cred, and was found in another place. Tho vessel sailed from Millevall docks, London, and the police ct that the woman is another of the yic- tins of Jack the Ripper'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14

PRESIDENT of the American Sabbath Union, Col Elliot F. Shepard favors the inauguration ofsthe president on the first Wednesday in March 70 as to enable >hose residing east of the. Mississippi to leave home on Monday and reach Washington in tins to witness the in auguration. Does the colonel think those residing west of the Mississippi have no rights the Union is bound to reSpoct?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Estimates for 1890.

SUBMITTED by Board of Finance of the city o of Waterbury to Court of Common Council, and ordered published by said court.
 For water bond interest. first series, S13, 300; water bond interest. second series S3,275; water bond sinking fund.- S5000: city hall bond interest, S1.75G; redemption of city hail bond, g., ,5Uo; sewer bond interest, S3,4o0. interest, 4,t01 ex- tension of water pipes, S15.0Oo water account, S5bl5, law expenses, Se 800; police court Sl,oCo; police. $22.275 new police station, adjusting up, Sl,225 city hall, S10O0; lamps and gas, S22, GOO: fire; S1s,0oo expense, 7,co0; public lands and buildings. $500; reets repairs and maintenance, Sl5.oO,; stree g, new work, S!0,000 streets paving, S15,o0o; sewers, repairs and maintenance S5,uoo sewers new work, slo,o street assess ments, S1 900; health, $30O0. redemption of new water main lean, S1"0Oo; redemption of the temporary loan. S25,ooo; total, $21s,34O Esti- mated receipts, exclusive of receipts from list of 15sO S6S,Co0 Amount to be raised by taxes on list of 1889, 150, ,340.
 Appropriations If made in accordance with foregoing estimates. the laying of a city tax of IS mills on the dollar is recommended by the Board of Finance.
 Attest: E. c. KILDUFF.
 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14

IT is to be said of Grover Clevelan d that it dosen't require the presidency of the United States to give eminence to his personality. He is as big man out of the office as he was in it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
NJ ERIDEN, WATERBURY lS CONNECTICUT M RIVER RAILROAD

N ERlDEN, WATERBURY & CONNECTICUT VI RIVER RAILROAD.
 IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER IS, 1889. FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL. Lea e Waterbury, New England station e:5s a, m. 1855, 4:3O, 6.42 p. m ' O ' Leave Waterbury, Dublin street. 300 q. 1n.. 9:1o am; l:l0, 4:ii, %.O7 D. Tn. Leave Merlden 9:oO a, m., 1:57, 5:45 ?. r, FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY. Leave Cromwell, 6:30 a. m., 1913. 4:2c m. Leave Meride;', West Main street 1:02 s:a,1 a r, l2:51, 500, 6:55 D. n. ' -- Arrive at Dublin street. TAO, G.11 a. m 1:S5. SEQ ':5J P. III. N' AIr!yes Waterbury, N E. station. 7:55 1O:26 g. In. l:50. G:J5, S05 D. III. " '' .:02 |. n.
 Ali u alns arrive at and leave West Main street. MeridGn. '' ''' '''
 CUAS. N. CRAWFORD, Supt.
 Meriden, Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Another Ocean Raeer

QUEENsTowN, Dec. 14.-The Cunard Zine steamer Etruria from New York for Liverpool has arrived here, having m ade the passage in days and 45 minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14

THE New York ordinance relating to organ grinders, as it now stands, limits ths number to be licensed to 300, and gives perfsranee to those suffering from some physics infirm ity. Of the seven thus far licensed four areyblind, two have got one arm, and one is tottering with ago. Gotham's street music brigade promises to be rather doleful company.
 IT seems te be the policy of the repub- ican politicians in congress to encour- a6s the stete S9olitical associations in this city. which wsre discouraged and nearly suppressed during the late ad- minissratisn. A few days ago Senator Platt and Representative Russell, of Connecticut officsholdsrs, who have an association at Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
CHRISTOPHER & DAVIS,

MERCHANT -:- TAILOR FRANK J. MRAZIK, CUTTER,
 27 Phoenix Avenue. Al he latest fall styles ready. First-class good, guaranteed and at saving of 25 per cent. Give nc call. - Sos NA'0
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
An East Siberian Convict Mine,

Mr.. George KEENAN,, the celebrated Siberi-
an traveller, lectured in the Stockbridge
course at City Hall, last evening, before a
very large and at the same time, a highly
cultivated audience. 1t is to be regretted
that our notice CT the lecture must be brief.
for Mr.. Kennan's description of the trip of
Russian political exiles at Kara, the Siberian
convict mine, was not only exceedingly
graphic and interesting, but it was also a
terrible indictment of the Tsar of Russia,
through his Minister of the Interior.
Mr.. KEENAN, is an alert, athletic looking
man, little above the medium height. with
large dark brown moustache, and appar-
emily possessed of kenn sense of humor.
He confines himself closely to his notes,
which he reads with great rapidity, but with
clear, distinct elocution, which renders ey-
cry syllable plainly ineligible in all parts of
the hall. he commenced by stating that in
the autumn of 1885, he and the artist, Mr..
Frost, from Eastern Siberia started for a
1000 mile ride to the settlement aud mines of
Kara. Upon arrival, they were cordially
received by Major POrtulof, the commandment,
and most Hospitality entertained Mr.. Ken
nan was closely watched by the Major, how
ever, and 1t was several days before he had
an opportunity to visit political exiles to
whom he had letters. During that time he
was taken into the prison, and his descrip-
ton OF the filth and horror of the place was
thrilling. He made the acquaintance of
Capt. Nikolin, commandant of gendarmerie
cold, shrewd calculating despot, whose
cruelty had given him the right to correspond
directly with the Ministar nf tho In+o.;o.
and Mr.. Kennan's interview with him was a
word picture. Perhaps, however, his most
graphic descriptions were of his midnight
meeting with Miss Armfeldt, (the daughter
of Russian general and connection of Count
Tolsiot, who was living in free command"
after servitude in prison of thirteen years.,
the other political convicts, friends of Miss
Armfeldt, and that of the enforcement of
the sentence against the conycts on January
ist. 1881, compelling them to return to prison
t from Tree command" which resulted in
'he suIclue Oh one OF the number.
Mr.; KEENAN, exhibited the can. overcoat
ana drawers. with the leg fetter which the
convlcts had to wear, and putting them On
wore tnem Tor the last half hour of the lee,
lure. de spoke OF the indignities tn whicb
those political exiles are subjected. women &c
Wen as men, and said he went to Siheris
believing In the government, but he returned
strong friend of the exiles.
Mr.. KEENAN, was listened to for an hour
and hall with the closest attention. He
was introduced to the audience by Rev. Hem
ry Blanchard. MIR. KEENAN, is Visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Nc Mullan. during his stay in Port
land,