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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
AN EXTRA SESSION,

The impression is growing stronger every day that General Harrison cannot if he would avoid the necessity of call ing an extra session of the Fifty-fi congress. Indeed, it is regarded certain at Washington that one of his first off, cial acts will be to convene the session for the 1st of April. The Indiana repub- icans in the house, all of whom are in communication with General Harrison, and some of whom have recent. seen him, say that there is very little doubt that he will call the extra session. The president-elect does not think, they say, that the possible personal discomfort to himself, which seems to be the chief reason against an extra session, should be allowed to outweigh the probable ad- vantages of such an action to the repub- lican party. That is to say, he should not allow himself, through any vulgar desire of personal comfort, to stand in the way of the republican haste to turn the democratic rascals out. Of course not.
 It is announced by these friends of  General Harrison, with an unctuousness that is amusing in its solemnity, that first of all would be, of course, the organization of the house and the req lization of the ultimate majority which will give republicans permanent control of it. Then comes the proposed change in the rules to prevent filibustering and to facilitate consideration of measures supported by majority. When these things are secured the legislation which the republicans have mapped out-the new federal election law, the acts ad mitting the territories, and the act cut ting down the internal revenue so as to postpone tariff reform in the interest ot the manufacturers, and the Blair edu cational bill-can be put through. Gen. eral Harrison it is claimed does'nt want the first regular session of the next congress taken up with the organization of the house and preparations to control its action, leaving all legislation to the chances of the short session following It doesn't need the prediction of General Harrison's Indiana friends to assure us that if an extra session is called it is likely to last all summer, We rather think it will.
 If the republicans try to work the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14

ELIJAH HALFoRD promises to be at the inauguration with his wife. It is probable, though he doesn't say so, that he will bring his whistle with him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14

GOVERNOR BULKELEYs nomination of Frederick B. Hall of Stratford to the superior court bench to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Stoddard's resignation hews close to the good old republican doctrine: Put none but republicans on guard. If few more democrats would follow Judge Stoddard's example and re- sign we would have a judiciary wholly made up of republicans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
WOMAN'S WEAR.

Tho shortest veil now admissible completely covers the face.
 In Paris Japanese crape is the favorite new stuff for tea gowns.
 The most ornamental new hat pin is moss rose of enamel in natural colors.
 Cancels hair serge braided in self tones is 6 favorite stuff for youthful tailor gowns.
 new feature of dressy short wraps is the full velvet sleeve gathered to deep fur cuff
 Velvet with bengaline or else brocade and fur is the favorite stuff for visiting toilets this winter.
 A foreign fancy of tho minute is to turn under the hand of the long glove, leaving the fingers bare.
 A new night lamp is Gothic window ir miniature, with brass frame filled in with stained glass.
 There is movement of adhesion among brunettes to the Mexican gold combs just now brought out.
 Very pronounced plaids in all fashionable colors will be much used for the costumes of girls and very young women.
 A wonderful Japanese woman is embroider- ing the gowns of Parisians with all manner of fowl Strange to relate, the rooster has become positive craze, and is said to be marvelously decorative without being start. ling. A dress of yellow crape lately made in Paris had the train wrought with jewels in pat terr of spiderwebs in which were entangled moths and dragon flies. Rubies, emeralds and diamonds were mostly used and a broad band of them went all around the train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14

Lake, Strobel & Go, successors to D. c. Calender, have this day received fifty silver watches. Give us call and we will show you what we can give you from $10 to SIS. l and 3 Exchange place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES.
 Corner Willow and West Main.
 Exchange Place. I4 East Main and Wolcott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private) 2s Iron Bridge, West Main. 24 Waterbury Brass Go. (private) 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville a6 Corner Prospect and Grove. 2 Junction North Nain Grove and North Elm 2s Waterbury Mfg. Co. B Corner Washington and South Main 34 Waterbury Buckle Go. 35 Benedict X Burnham Mfg. Co. S6 Waterbury Watch Go. .(private0 3s Corner Grand and South Main. 42 Corner Union and Franklin. 43 Scovil Mfg Co., (private.) 45 Corner Clay and Mill. 46 No Hose House, Baldwin. 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Alley. 312 Corner Meadow and Bank 314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. 3a1 Plume < Atwood Mfg. Go. (private) 3a3 Holmes, Booth < Haydens, (private) 824 No. Hose House. 3s5 Corner Simens and Burnham streets.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS.
 To give an alarm, open the door. pull the hook down oace and let go then close the door
 Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small ha,, in the box is striking, as that indicates an alarm has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box nptil tho o, rival of an officer of the Fire Department who will release the key. or if circumstances win not permit remaining, then the proper officer vii, ro turn the key to the holder as soon as conyenient
 Always give the alarm from the box nearest the fire. '~'s'"o s se please leave word with the Chief Fneineer' wa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
WASHINGTON EMPRESS.

WASH1NGTON EMPRESS. For Newburgh. Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washingt with Pullman Sleeping Cars, 1O42 pm. Boston, 31o Worcester. 316 m. Putnam, BIO m Willimantic, 3Io am. Hartford, S:1O m; return, 9:s0 a. m. New Britain BIO m; return, 9:4S p. m. Danbury, 10:4a p m; return 200 m. Fishkill on Hudson. 10:4s m; return, 1920 a m
 A. c. KENDALL. Gen'l Pass Agent, Bost ,n H. PLATT, Surt., Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
Three Facts!

Remember we give a good TOWEL even at these prices On some we make little on others we lose, but they are going all the same.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postofice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
HENRY F. GILL, N. D.
PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OBSTETRICIAN
 OFFICE 155 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
 Free Consultation from a. ln. to D. m


 OFFICE 1o5 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
 Free Consultation from 9 a. ln. to D. m.
 Sundays. to p. m.
 pr CHI has for 22 years successfully treated diseases, both chronic and acute, but he gives special attention to Throat, Lung and stomach Troubles, Nervous Complaints, Blood and Skin Diseases and Female Difficulties, from whatever cause. Married and single lauies can consult the Doctor in the stricteSt confidence He cures Cancers Tumors, Piles Gravel, Stone i'll the Bladder propsy and all Surgical Diseases
 He also cures NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEM NAL WEAKNESS, ETC. Board and nurse for patients when re ouired; cottage hospital system. Night calls in midwifery promptly answered. Advice sent by mail to out of town patients and everything strictly confidential
 sS~ The doctor is regular graduate of med icine and surgery from tirst-class college in New York in Ie61.
 pr Gill never publishes the names of patients or u es testimonials without thelr consent. Neither does he tell every one that he can cure them right up in few treatments" or per form miracles only Quacks and impostors make such promises) but he does make some very remarkable cures, and is weekly receiving testi- monals from grateful patients. Call and have a consultation Pat ents visited at their homes when required, day or night. In all cases terms moderate. , N B. Ladies who can, are requested to call from to 5 8. m. venings the doctors office is venently call in the day time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
James E. Watts,
 SAMPLE ROOM. 1O6 SOUTH M AIN TREE T.

GENTLEMEN WILL ALWAYS FIND CHOICE CIGARS AND LIQUORS AND POLITE AT TENTION.
 e Remember the Place-1O6 south Main Street.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-04-13
Dried Fruits.

The industry of drying and ''evapor-
ating" fruit in these days is of infinitely
greater magnitude than it was in the days
when our mothers used to pare, quarter
and core" and string up apples by passing
a cotton cord through the pieces with a
darning needle and hang the festoons
about the kitchen or around the stove pipe
in an upper room, or wher9 in summer,
raspberries and currents were exposed to
the sun in plates, and the drying process
finished on papers or clean boards. One
of the greatest centers of the dried fruit
industry to day is Rochester, N. Y.
Within radius of forty miles from the
city are over 1900 evaporators in opera
alton, with capacities varying from %
to 1000 bushels per day. During the fall
and early winter about 10000 people are
employ ed in these establishments, earning
from SIS to $12 per week. The product
during 1887 was about 100000 pounds
of dried apples alone, requiring $4,000, 900
bushels of apples, and the drying process
took Is, 900 tons of coal. Each 100 pounds
of apples yields about twelve pounds of
dried fruit The parings and cores are
used as the basis of apple jellies, so that
no fruit is wasted. Great quantities of
dried apples are shipped to Europe every
year-Good Housekeeping.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-04-13
- A--
How a Woman Drives a Hen.

When a woman has hen to drive into
the coop, she takes hold of her skirts with
both hands, shakes them quietly at the de-
linquent, and says: 'Shoo, there !" The
hen takes one look at the object to assure
herself that it is woman, and then stalks
majestically into the coop. A man doesn't
do it in that way. He goes out doors say
ing: 'It's a singular nobody can drive
hen but me l'-and picking up stick of
wood, hurls it at the offending biped and
yells "Get in there, you thief p The
hen Immediately loses her reason, and
dashes to the other end of the yard The
man plunges after her. She comes back
with her head down, her wings out, and
followed by miscellaneous assortment of
stove wood, fruit cans, clinkers, and
very mad man in the rear. Then she
skins under the barn, and over fence or
two, and around the house back to the
coop again all the while talking as only
an excited hen can talk, and all the while
followed by things convenient for throw
ing, and by man whose coat is on the
saw buck, whose hat is on the ground,
and whose perspiration is limitless. By
this time the other hens have come out to
take hand in the debate, and help dodge
the man vows that every hen on
the place shall be sold at once, puts on his
hat and coat, goes down town. The wo-
man comes out, goes right to work and
has every one of those hens housed and
counted inside of four minutes.-MobiIe
ReUiSteT
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-04-13
Depew on Tobacco.
WHY THE RAILROAD MAGNATE GAVE UP
THE Use OLE TILE WEED.

WHY THE RAILROAD MAGNATE GAVE UP
THE USE OF THE WEED.
The following remarks are attributed to
Mr.. Chauncey NJ. Depew, the president OF
the New York Central railroad and well
known for his prominence in affairs of
public interest. His example and expert
ence are instructive to young men every
where:
II was a confirmed smoker, smoking
twenty cigars day, up to about dozen
years ago, when | gave up the habit: |
do not now use tobacco. Twelve or thir-
teen years ago found myself suffering
from indigestion, with wakeful fits at
night nervousness and inability to sub
NIT to much mental strain. | was in the
city of Albany one day, and bought
twenty-five cent Partaga. | was walking
up Broadway, and at the corner of State
street took the cigar out of my mouth
and looked at it. l had smoked about an
inch OF it, A thought struck me. had
been reading German savant's book on
the unhealthfulness of the use OF tobacco.
l looked at my cigar, and said, you are
responsible for this mischief. l threw
that Partaga into the gutter and resolved
not to smoke again. For six months |
suffered the torrents of the damned. |
wanted to smoke, but l resolutely refused
My appetite meanwhile, was growing bet
ter, my sleep was growing sounder, and
| could do more work. After | had worked
continuously one day, late at night |
thought l would try cigar as soothing
influence. l lighted cigar it was de-
licous. enjoy ed the aroma of the smoke
and the pleasure of the cigar more than |
can say. The next day smoked four
cigars, and the next two. | found that
the use of tobacco was affecting my physi
cal system, and stopped it entirely, and
have not commenced again, and probably
never shall "-Phrenological Journal.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-04-13
Hon. Iohn Bright Dead.

THE GREAT ENGLISH LEADER PAYS THE
LAST DRBT-THE END WAS PEACEFUL
AND PAINLESS, AND HE PASSED AWAY
SURROUNDED BYHIS FAMILY-LIFE
OF THE DECEASED.
[John Bright was the son of Jacob
Bright, Quaker spinner and manufacturer
at Rochdale, Lancashire, and was born at
Greenbank, near that town, November 10,
1911. He was brought into notice by the
anti corn law agitation, when the Anti
Corn Law League was formed, in 1888, be-
ing one of it's leading members, and with
Mr.. Golden he engaged in free-trade agl-
tation throughout the kingdom. In July,
1S43, he became member of Parliment for
Durham, and, being an animated and
Parliment and public meetings, in his OPP
finally repealed. In 1916 he secured the
appointment of select committee of the
House of Commons on the game laws, and
also on the subject of cotton cultivation in
India. In 1947 he was elected one of the
members of Parliment for Manchester. He
co operated with Mr.. Golden in the move
ment in favor of financial reform. On the
formation of the first Derby ministry, Feb
IudTy ~, 1919, MI. DIlSub oiuOu LII 'Ao
temporary reorganization of the corn law
league, in favor of the principles of free
trade, and at the general election which
followed, was reelected member for
Manchester. He was a member of the
Peace Society, and opposed to the war
with Russia in 1854, being one of the meet
ing of the Society of Friends which sent
deputation to the Russian Emperor to urge
upon him the maintenance of peace, and in
1866 he energetically denounced the
Crimean war. A severe illness compelled
him to take trip to the continent, and in
his absence he was rejected by
Manchester. Elected in 1857 for Biz
mingham, he seconded the motion against
the second reading of the Conspiracy Bill,
which lead to the overthrow of Lord Pal
merston's government. His name, then
became chiefly associated with the move
ment of reforming the electoral representa-
ton, which resulted in the act of 1867. In
1866 he accepted Office as President of
the Board of Trade, but in 1870, was again
obliged to retire, in consequence of severe
illness. His health having been restored
he took office in 1878, and again in 1881, as
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
He was appointed Lord Rector of Glasgow
University in November, $780, Since 1880
he has been prominent member Of Parli-
ment, one of the leading opponent of home
rule for Ireland, believing it would lead to
disunion.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-04-13
Peach Stones for Fuel.

1t has been demonstrated in the Vaca
valley that peach stones will make as good
a fire for household purposes as the best
kind of coal in the market. The fruit
growers, instead of, as heretofore, throw
ing the pits away, dispose of the stones at
the present. time at the rate of S. ton.
A sack of stones will weigh about eighty
pounds, and will last as long as an equal
number of pounds of coal, and give a
greater intensity of heat. At many of the
orchards in the valley may be seen great
sacks of peach and apricot stones, which
will eventually find their way to San
Francisco aEd other places to be sold for
fuel. The apricot stone does not burn as
readily as the peach, and will not COM
mand as good price. The fruit raisers
will undoubtedly be pleased to learn that
they now have another source of revenue
open to them. A large number of peaches
are dried during the season for shipment.
AS soon the owners find they have mar
ket for the stones, greater number of
pounds will be dried. - Vallejo (Cal)
Chr0nicZe
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-04-13
More Grass Needed,

Southern farmers are slow to discover
their advantages over those of the north
ern States for raising grass, horses, meat
cattle, including dairy cows, sheep and
wool, says Daniel Lee, in the Southern
Cultio0tor: "Who can tell what the six
hundred million acres of farming land
south of Mason and Dixon's line are for,
if not for purposes of grass culture and
stock husbandry, as well as for raising
corn, cotton and other cultivated crops.
Diversity your farm industry, your large,
solid capitalsin land, and have five acres
thick setin1 grass to one acre under the
pillow. Why not? In an address before
the cotton planters of Burke county, Ga,
in 1847, my humble effort was to convince
them that the grass growing on the large
commons in and near Augusta was valu-
able, and might be extended over ten million
acres in the State and be worth, for rails
ing stock, dollar an acre, or ten million
dollars in the aggregate. Rome conquered
the world by being in advance of all other
people in making two blades of grass
grow where one grew before. Perennial
grass gives man power that is limited to
the lifetime of one man or one generation,
but happily lasts as long as water runs
and grass grows. ALI flesh is grass, ex-
cept the flesh of the man who fights grass
instead Of sowing grass seed. "-Es. -.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-04-13
Northern Enterprise in the South.

The field for northern enterprise is the
South. 1t is near by. 1t has undeveloped
resources, the certainty of whose value is
known to all. 1t can be occupied with
out any of the privations which belong to
the far West. Its advantages can be had
with small money. Go South, young man
go South and grow up with the country.
While the South ships about 800, 600, 600
feet of yellow pine yearly to the New
York market alone, and double as much
more to the interior and other seaboard
points while they send North millions
and millions of feet of the finest black
walnut that ever grew, cherry, oak and
other hard woods they are buying back
millions of the same stuff in the form of
furniture and other wooden materials.
Last year the South produced the largest
cotton and corn crops ever made. Owing
to the prosperity of cotton manufacturing
interests throughout the world cotton COM
manded a good price, Notwithstanding the
large yield and the shortness of the corn
crop in the West caused southern farmers
to receive good price for their corn.
Fruit and vegetables have been more
abundant than ever before known, millions
of dollars have gone into the pockets of
the southern farmers for their crops. What
combination of blessings the farmers of
the South have had
In the two great staples of southern
agriculture, corn and cotton, the farmers
were doubly best They had big crops
and sold them at profitable figures. The
good effect was apparent in decreased in
debtedness and in the general financial i'm
provement of farmers.
So great is the prosperity of cotton
manufactures that the worlds supply of
raw cotton is much less than it was a year
ago, and even another 100000 bale cot
ton crop would probably not more than
meet the actual consumptive demand.
The South is at work. 1t is making
money, and it is more and more keeping
this money at home, and besides this it is
drawing hundreds of millions of dollars
from other sections for the payment of it's
cotton and it's iron, and the building of
railroads, the opening of mines and other
investments.
The South is furnishing many million
dollars worth of early fruit and vegetables
to the North, it is making iron for its own
shops and foundries, as well as shipping
largely to the North and West.
The South is now raising cotton to
clothe the world, or large part of it, and
much of this cotton it is beginning to spin
and weave at home. 1t is feeding itself,
and is no longer dependent upon the West
for bread and provisions as formerly
From the Neao York Graphic.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-04-13
The Presidents Salary.

The President of the United States is al
lowed salary of $50,000 year, and there
may be those who suppose that he pays
all the expenses connected with the White
House family out of that $4,000 Besides
private secretary, the President is al
lowed an assistant secretary six clerks, a
telegraph operator, steward. an usher,
four messengers, five door keepers. a watch
man, an engineer and seven policemen
The government makes an appropriation
of SAC, 900 year to pay these employees,
and an additional sum of $57, 900 to meet
contingent expenses Thus it is seen
that the expense of having President is
$147, 600 a year. After all, the people take
pretty good care of the chief ruler of the
nation. -EZdor0 Ledger.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-04-13
PLANTATION Proverbs.

Nebber 'spect ter git no favor argefyin' wild de
boss,
Nor to storm de gates OBJ heaben on a crippled
hobby-hoss.
Nebber teach yo' knee-high chillun how ter swal-
Ter gin an rye
Less yo've got moughty fortin' ripe fur
squand'rin' by IN by.
Many niggah sweats in harness in de debbil's
later lot
Kase he dun forgot de lessons dat his good ole
mudder taught.
Many niggah II see de angels arter turnin' up
his toes,
Kase he joys along de corn-row dom oh de bes'
he knows
Spec de good Lawd knows de difference 'twx'
de woodchuck an de coon,
Spec de debbil keep de tally datll fill his corn
patch soon. j. Russell Fisher.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-04-13
a IUord TO the Tired.

This is a beautiful world, and God meant
nc - rejoice and be glad in it. We ought
to TO make our homes cheerful. 1t is aston
ishing what depressing influence some
honses have upon you before you enter
them and after you enter them-they look
so soe cold, so cheerless, SO colorless and com
fortress. 1t is not want of furniture or
want of means /; but there is an absence of
that cheeriness and coziness and bright
ness which say so eloquently, welcome
to home" Our churches, too, ought to
unite reverence with brightness and heart
mess of worship. We read concerning the
Temple at Jerusalem, "Upon the top OF
the pillars was lily work. Yes, strength
and beauty are to be in Gods sanctuary ;
everything therein should help, and NOT
hinder, the lifting up of our hearts unto
the Lord.-Ihe Quiuer.