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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20
EDGERTON,S CRITIOUE.

Whatever may be thought of the pro- priety of Judge Edgerton's strictures on President Cleveland's course in remov- ing him from the civil service commis- sion, few will be disposed to question the justice of the contempt in which he holds the matter of civil service reform. Nor will many we think be disposed to question his claim that the president, in in his efforts to truckle to the mug wumps, lost caste with his own party and made his own election an impossi- bility.
 If there was any monumental humbug bequeathed as legacy to the democracy when President Arthur stepped down and out four years ago it was this fraud known as civil service reform. It came easy to the republicans to preach and prate about the need of reform in the civil service when the fact of demo- cratic victory gave hope that this reform would express itself in clean sweep of | the offices, and President Cleveland made the mistake of believing this preaching and prating to be sincere. If he had been more of a democrat and realized that his party was more entitled to consideration at his hands than the mugwumps he would not have made the blunder of leaving some of the best offices in his gift in the hands ot republicans who on the 9th of last No- vember used these very offices to assist in effecting his defeat. If he had de- termined to shape his policy and his ad- ministration on democratic lines, if he | had shut his ears to the theories and vaporings of the sickly mugwumps, if he had sought the advancement of his party rather than the building up of an impossible political alliance-in word, if he had been a democrat, as Governor Hill is democrat, the ballots would have told different story on the 9th of November and Mir Cleveland would have been elected to succeed himself. Moth ing could have prevented his election if he had been true to his party. It was a mistake of judgment if not worse on the part of President Cleveland, and it may not have been a great misfortune to the party that he has been shorn of the power to do it further harm by his mugwump ideas.
 Commissioner Edgerton's critique is that of a man who has seen for himself the workings of civil service reform and who is convinced that it is a snare and a delusion. This reform will never be popular with the party that is in, and though it may be used as an instrument for spasmodic protests by those who are on the outs the honest and straightfor. ward men of every party will unite in denouncing the Chinese monstrosity Stripped of its personal asperities Judge Edgerton's letter is an admirable expose of the foolishness and impracticability of the greatest fraud that was ever sought to be imposed on free and en. frightened people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20

ANDREW CARNEGIE, speaking of the present state of business in the Pittsburg iron mills, says that capital and labor are standing together" and that "the sliding scale agreement is as perfect an arrangement as ever was made" The labor that stands together with Andrew Carnegie's capital is likely to be very much in the condition of Jonah and the whale. And labor won't be the whale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20
THE SECRET BALLOT.

The New Haven News laments the lack of interest shown by the republican press of Connecticut in the passage of secret ballot law for the state, declaring it "would have more hope for the passage of ballot reform law by the present legislature if the republican press of the state would show a deeper interest in this very important subject"
 If the News were more sophisticated in the ways of the politicians it would comprehend and appreciate the reason why the republican press finds its chief position toward ballot reform one of sharp antagonism to every method of accomplishment thus far presented. By deeply cunning and well understood plan of criticising every secret ballot bill presented the republican press is working to the ultimate defeat of the proposed reform. A secret ballot, that would restrict bribery and prevent intim- idation, would read the death warrant of republicanism in Connecticut so far as success at the polls is concerned, and
 
 editors and politicians. It is for this reason the republican press is indifferent to ballot reform, or rather leans to its de- feat which it seeks to accomplish through hypercritical reviews of the bills now before the legislature. If the re- publican majority in the legislature can be made to believe that the plans under advisement are defective, or that the in- terests of the republican party will be prejudiced by secret ballot legislation, no bill will be put through. And we venture to predict, as we have done be- fore, that they will be made to believe both these things. They are not likely to be discouraged in this belief by the democratic politicians who find it profitable to engineer deals with the re- publicans, and who would find them selves shorn of much of their power if the ballot were made secret.
 We have no faith that secret ballot bill will be passed by the present legis- lature. The republicans, despite their virtuous professions and the declaration of their platform last fall, do not want it, and the studied indifference of the republican press is simply in line with the policy laid down by the leaders. With secret ballot Morgan G. Bulkeley and the republican party would be like a fish out of water-and both love their native element.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20

A number of Chicago politicians it is announced are making an effort to ob- tain the release of Anarchist Neebe, who was sentenced to seventeen years in pri- son. Those who recall MT Neebe will feel that they need be in better business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20

THERE is child labor law in New Jersey, but statistics recently gathered by the state bureau of labor show that the law is violated in over eight thou sand cases. This high tariff does mt seem to protect the children down in Jersey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20
DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2o sse
HER ANSWER.

The question long bad been upon my lips; ! asked it. trembling to my finger tips; She did not falter, though her voice was low; Tho answer that she made was simply No" She did not look upon me with surprise; She did not from my glance avert her eyes; But in her cheeks saw the roses glow, AS she with gentle firmness answered NO" She used no trick or artifice with me; She did not say a sister she would be. And no confusion did the maiden show AS to my question she responded 'No." What was my question, reader! Let me tell; She just had told me that she loved me well; asked. Twill you e'er love another sol" And to this question twas she answered No. "
 Boston Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20

SENATOR VANCE is to have glass eye placed in the vacant socket over which he now wears a bandage. Vance will then be bully boy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20

JOHN l.. SULLIVAN has reached New York. This must account for the gale of wind that passed over Connecticut on Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20

Lake, Strobel & Go, successors to D. c. Callender, have this day received fifty silver watches. Give us a call and we will show you what we can give you from $1O to SIS. and Exchange place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES,
 Corner Willow and West Nain
 Exchange Place.
 IA East Main and wolcott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Aain @1 Horse Railroad Stable (private) 23 Iron Bridge. West Main. A Waterbury Brass Co., (privateA 25 Corner Johnson and Wateryille 26 Corner Prospect and Grove P Junction North Main, Grove and North Rim 2s Waterbury Mfg. Co. 32 Corner Washington and South Main s4 Waterbury Buckle Go. S5 Benedict $ Burnham Mfg Co. S6 Waterbury Watch Co.(privateo Ss Corner Grand and South Main. 4s Corner Union and Franklin. 4s Scovill Mfg. Co. (private9 45 Corner Clay and Mill 46 No. Hose House, Baldwin, 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle AIlev S12 Corner Meadow and Bank 314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street sel Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co (priyat.a s23 Holmes, Booth Haydens, (priyate, 324 No. Hose House. ssS Corner Simens and Burnhan streets
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY Ho1nxn..
 To give an alarm open the door nun ., down once and let go then close the door HOOK Do not pull the hook if the fire bell ar .,r.n Au has already been given. an aiarm Be particular to remain at the bor ,n.u. rival or an ofncer of the Fire Deparfn,antn me sf- Will release the key; or, if circumstances r, wnc turn the key to the holder as seon ss win re fire. ie o01 nearest the Key Holders upon chansinx il. ,,., p'e aae leave word with the Chief HuSinesro ons VII
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20
HENRY F. GILL, M. D.

PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OBSTETRICIAN N
 OFFICE 155 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
 Free Consultation from a. m. to D. m.
 Sundays. l to p. m.
 Dr Gill has for 22 years successfully treated diseases, both chronic and acute but he gives special attention to Throat, Lung and Stomach Troubles, Nervous Complaints, Bloed and Skin Diseases and Female Difficulties, from whatever cause. Married and single laaies can consult the Cancers, Tumors, Piles, Gravel, Stone in the Bladder propsy and all Surgical Diseases.
 He also cures NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEM NAL WEAKNESS, ETC,
 Board and nurse for patients when re- quired; cottage hospital system. Night calls in midwifery promptly answered. Advice sent by mail to out of town patients and everything strictly confidential.
 sHf- The doctor is a regular graduate of med icine and surgery from nrst class college in New York ill 1867. ... -.
 pr Gill never publishes the names of patients or uses testimonials without their consent. Neither does he tell every one that he can cure them right up in a 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- monials from grateful patients. Call and have a consultation. Patents visited at thelr homes when required day or night. In all cases terms moderate. ... .... -r. rs NB Ladies who can, are requested to call from to 5 p. m. evenings the doctors office Is crowded with working people who cannot con veniently call in the day time. s-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20

MIR EDGERToN has a pretty sharp edge on his pen-also on his tongue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20
WASHINGTON EMPRESS.

WASHINGTON EXPRESS. For Newburgh. Philadelphia Baltimore and Washingt' with Pullman Sleeping Cars, 10. 4s pn, Boston. 3:1O m. Worcester, 31o m Putnam, sl0 m Willimantic, 3:1o ann Hartford, s:1o m; return s:S0 G. n. New Britain S10 m; return, o4s m Danbury, 1o:4a D m; return, 200 an: Fishkill on Hudson. 104e m; return. 1920 m
 A. c. KENDALL. Genl Pass Agent. Boston. c H. PLATT, Surt., Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-20

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postofice.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11
Steam OutdOne.

The artesian wells of Dakota are
probably the most remarkable for
pressure and the immense quantity
of water supplied, of any eve open
ed. More Than a hundred of such
wells from 500 to 1900 feet deep, are
to-day in successful operation, dis
tributed throughout twenty-nine coun-
ties, from Yankton, in the extreme
south, to Pembina, in the extreme
north, giving forth a constant, never
varying stream, which is in no wise
effected by the increased number of
wells, and showing a gauge pressure
175, and 1877 pounds to the square
inch. This tremendous power is utils
lied, in the more important towns,
for water supply, fire protection, and
the driving of machinery, at a Won
derful saving on the original cost of
plant and maintenance, when COM
pared with steam. In the city of
Yankton a forty-horse power turbine
wheel, operating a tow-mill by day
and IN electric-light plant by night,
is driven by the force of water flow
ing from an artesian-well, the cost of
obtaining which was no greater than
would have been the cost of a steam
engine developing the same power,
not counting the continual outlay
necessary chad steam been employed)
for fuel, repairs, and the salaries of
engineer and fireman. What has
been accomplished through the aid of
natural gas and cheap fuel in building
up manufactures elsewhere, may
some day be rivalled on the prairies
of Dakota by tapping the %inexhaust-
IDLE power stored in natures reser-
voirs beneath the surface.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11

"Mr. Dusenberry, where do all
these hats come from? The door BELLS
just been jingling all day, and the
halls SO full of hat boxes, hat one
can hardly walk
"They're good, new hats, Maria.
1 won them On the (hic) lection"
"Oh, you idiot"
Come, my dear (hic), don't say
that. To bet and win isn't a symp-
tom of (hic) idiocy."
ssOf course it isn't. But why did
you not bet on bonnets? There's
where your idiocy comes in. have
not got a bonnet fit to go out in"
"That's so, Maria. Next presi-
dental lection I'll bet nothing but
(hic) bonnets. It's the only way to
even things up"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11

One of the noblest things about
General Sherldan-"Little Phil" as
he was called on account of his short
stature was his devotion to his
mother. Toward the close of her
life she said, "He was always a fine
lad, and good to his mother. He
never lets a year go round that he
doesn't come to see me and he's
very kind" His boyhood home, in
Somerset, O., was only a rude, one
story cabin, but he was never asham-
ed to visit it. Moody, Garfield,
Horace Greeley and scores of other
eminent men were noted for the hon.
or paid to their mothers. Another
characteristic of Sheridan's, shared
by eminent men, was his promptness.
All the years that John Quincy was
in congress he was never known to
be late. One day the clock struck,
and some one said, "It's time to call
the House to order" "No," was
the reply, "Mr. Adams is not yet in
his seat" And it proved that he was
punctual, while the clock was three
minutes fast. These examples teach
their own lessons to the boys who are
trying to win their way in the world.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11
The Song of the Wind.

When Jehovah said, "Let there be light"
When he gave the seas their bound,
When he wheeled the stars in their airy fight,
And sped the huge earth round,
When He sp:ead the armament abroad,
Then He called me into birth
$50 speed thy way" said creations Lord,
s'To gladden. and bless the earth.'
1 came with power from Jehovah's seat
To traverse the broad earth free
1 scale the clouds with unclaimed feet,
And rush DER the wide, wide sea.
Ye may chain the bolt with your iron arm,
Ye may bind the watery deep;
But my furious breath We can never calm,
Nor rouse from its silent sleep.
The massive ship with its giant masts,
I hurl meath the foamy wave
And the toihng crew 'gainst my fearful blasts,
Gain nought but Il watery grave.
Yem may grapple my breath with earthquake might"
In the "thundering arm Of steam,'
But 1 toss We aside as a feather light,
And shiver like lightning's CLEAN!
Then L gaily float from the deep away,
With their death-wail on my wing;
Nor soil one leaf as L stoop to play
With the violet blossoming.
The g%littering dome and lofty tower,
To which years OF toll gave birth,
Are swayed like a reed by the breath of my power,
And lettering, fall to the earth!
When the bleeding, fainting soldiers laid
On the battle field to die,
With my dewy breath from the forest shade
To his lowly couch / HE
L battle his lips with my misty wing,
And L loose. his CORY hair,
A beam of hope DER his soul 1 fling,
And soothe him to slumber there.
The youthful maid in her feverish sleep,
Droops away on her bed of pain
Through her lowly lattice 1 gently creep,
And her bloom returns again.
Where the hopeless prisoner pines to hear
The rush of m mountain wing,
And the mingled sweets from the blossoms rare,
To my bending plumes that cling
L creep through his rusty CRATE and tell
OF the rose and the violet's birth
L bind his soul in a joyous spell
Of his by-gone days of mirth.
Then away, away DER the wide, wide earth
With unwearied wing L go,
Rocking the forests in musical mirth,
And ripping the lakes smooth flow.
Ye may chain the bolt with your iron arm,
Ye may bind the watery deep
But my furious breath he can never calm,
Nor rouse from its silent sleep.
Portland Transcript.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11
Fifty ears Ago.

Fifty years ago the daguerreotype
was invented in France.
Fifty years ago wooden clocks had
only been in use one year.
Fifty years ago the Massachusetts
abolition party was organized.
Fifty years ago the banks in the
United States resumed specie pay
ment.
Fifty years ago John c. Fremont
and Jessie Benton were secretly
married.
Fifty years ago old Black Hawk,
the noted Indian chieftain, died at
Keokuk, Iowa.
Fifty years ago John Ericsson was
allowed letters patent on a steam
propeller boat.
Fifty years ago a survey was made
by John Baily for a canal across
Central America.
Fifty years ago David Burnett be-
gan to serve as acting president of
the ''republic of Texas"
Fifty years ago the Cherokee In
dams were removed from Georgia
and placed west of the Mississippi
river.
Fifty years ago a law was enacted
against dueling in the district of Co.
lumbia. 1t grew out of the Cilley-
Graves duel.
Fifty years ago 1000 reformed
drunkards marched in procession at
the Washington society.
Fifty years ago Frederick Douglas,
the famous negro orator, Journalist
and politician, escaped from slavery
at Baltimore, Maryland.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11

1t was as [ thought; once the
charm of my cousins presence was
removed, Harold Morton was his old
attentive self again, for he had truly
cared for Alice in the beginning, but
his weak will was easily drawn away
by the wonderful destinations Meta
at all times possessed. | insisted
upon an immediate marriage taking
place, and so when the leaves about
us were falling, Alice, who had re-
covered her usual health, was welded
to Harold Morton.
| tried to find my happiness in my
sisters joy, but | was growing
strangely unlike myself as each month
passed by. | found myself spring.
ing up in wild terror as the wind
howled about the house bringing back
in its weird meanings the memory of
that last cry, and the dull fall of a
body on the rocks below | would cry
out in a shivering fright as that ag-
onized face bent over me at my bed
side to taunt my covered heart-yet
| wrestled alone with that fear that
was turning my dark hair into a snowy
whiteness. Alice must never know.
| think my real punishment began
when a year later Harold Morton de-
serted Alice and she came back again
in the old home to me. [ held her in
my arms and shut my eyes in fierce
anguish, to keep out the sight of that
haunting face that seemed to smile
mockingly OF my misery-that seem
ed to say that that crime had been in
vain after all, for Alice was dying.
| looked at last upon the dead face
of my Alice with fearless eyes, and
felt no pang of sorrow when they laid
her away, out of my sight forever, in
the quiet of the cemetery; but after
the others had left,I crept back again
to the little mound, and laid my cheek
softly, lovingly upon the cold earth,
whispering over and over again so
gently, lest [ should frighten her, the
story of that awful night when | gave
up heaven for love of her.
X = < X x
Seated as [ am by my open window
with pen in hand, and with the sullen
roar of the sea that breaks among the
rocks yonder bringing back to me the
knowledge of my crime, and the Bit
ter sufferings of the years that have
followed, my hand faltered, and my
heart almost refused to divulge the
secret that made me, a once beauti-
full woman, prematurely old. But |
dare not die with that crime in my
heart, so [ have written it down here
and leave it to chance or-Providence
to reveal it to the world, after | am
gone.
A neighbor informs us that his wife never knew
a quiet night until the doctor prescribed DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup for her little one. At druggists. 25c.
Old as l am l don't care to spend the few more
years allotted me in retching and vomiting. Well
Pm sure you need not when a certain cure is right
at hand. Why don't you take Laxador, the famous
stomach regulator? 1t costs only % cents.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11
A Rare Old Weaver.

A busy old weaver is Time at best,
Ceaselessly working at life's behest,
And, though his web may be thin and fine
And he fashions it slowly, line by line,
He will cover well, whate'er your care
With his dingy veil your treasures rare.
Busy old weaver, within his den,
Covertly watching the children of men,
Winding about with his threads or gray
The hopes and passions with which we play,
King of weavers is he, L ween,
For never a flaw in his work is seen.
Wonderful web! it absorbs our tears;
Covers our woes and smothers our fears;
Tenderly falls on the quivering heart
And wipes the poison from treachery's dart.
Strange old weaver, taking no rest,
And we love him most who know him best.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11

This remedy is becoming so well known and so
popular as to need no special mention. All who
have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is
guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bit
tiers will cure all diseases of the liver and kidneys,
will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum and other
affections caused by impure blood. Will drive ma
laria from the system and prevent as well as cure
all malarial fevers. For cure of headache, constipa-
ton and indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire
satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Price
soc. and 81 per bottle at Ii. c. Pierce's drug store.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11

That tired feeling, so subtle and yet so overpow
ering, is entirely overcome by Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which tones and strengthens the system and gives
a good appetite. Be sure to get Hoods Sarsaparil-
la. 900 Doses One Dollar is true only of this
macmillan medicine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11
It is not generally known that TObaCCOs

have declined from 4 to 10 cents per pound. We have them at
the New Prices, and have all the well known brands, such ms
$40 Dil's," 'B G. L." Lucky Strike" "Sweet Russell
'Mayo's Holly" Mechanics Delight" Spurs Drive"
Climax" "Oh N.Y." &c.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11
Makes You Hungry

spring medicine meansm more n0W-a. da5H thHa 40
ala ten years 90. The wlntorof ltss-s9 hHsftI
the nerves an Jagged out The nerves unjust DO
strengthened, tho blood purined, liver auH
bowels regulated. Paine's celery COMPOUND
the spring medicine of~f0-daB-d0os nll taa
as nothing else can. Prescribed bV Phb1cIaHs,
Recommended bg Druggista, Enforced BY MIHIfiera,
Guaranteed bg me- Manufacturer b bo
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11

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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-03-11

Spurs Drive Tobacco, increased in weight
every dealer has it.