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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05
Trouble In State Prison.

When the convicts ceased work at the state prison Wednesday evening Warden Chamberlain notified Deputy Warden Powers and Officers Litchfield and Hall that their services were no longer needed Deputy Warden Powers inquired ii charges were preferred against him. General Chamberlain said none had beer made and that is all the satisfaction he is said to have got. Officer Litchtield wanted to know the reason for his dis missal, but could get no satisfaction Officer Hall was told that he was in competent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05

is very likely the one that has conveyed poi sons to your system from some old well, whose waters have become contaminated from sewers, vaults, or percolations from the soil. To eradicate these poisons from the system and save yourself spell of malarial, typhoid dor or bilious fever. and to keep the vigorous condition, use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It arouses all the ex- ing and purifying the system, freeing 1t from all manner of ood-poisons, no matter from what cause they have arisen. All diseases originating from torpid or deranged liver, or from impure blood, yield to its wonderful ach and bowels, promotes the appetite and digestion. and cures Dyspepsia, Liver Com plaint," and Chronic Diarrhea. Salt-rheum, Tetter. Eczema, Erysipelas, Scrofulous Sores and Swellings. Enlarged Glands and Tumors disappear under its use.
 "Golden Medical Discovery" is the only under a positive 9Haranteo of its 6ene. fitting or curing in every case, or money paid for it will be promptly returned.
 Copyright. 1888, by WORLDS DIS. MED. ASSN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05

Excitement at Highland Lake.
 At Highland lake, Winsted yesterday, a new dock for the lake steamers col lapsed, and 75 persons were thrown into the water. All were rescued. Boat races and other features of the proposed celebration were stopped by rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05
Killed By the Cars.

At an early hour yesterday morning the police were notified by telephone that James Kinnane of Green street had been killed by the cars ill the Brooklyn district near the Burritt foundry. An investigation was at once made and the body, which was lying near the track, was found to be that of William Charters, aged 4S, of Adams street. The body was some what distigured, there being a deep and fatal gash in the head and also terrible wound in the back. Death must have been instantaneous. The medical ex- aminer was notified and permission was given for the removal of the remains to the family residence, certificate of ac- cidental death being issued. The un- fortunate man was probably killed by the Washington express going south shortly before Il o'clock. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning from the house at S:30 to the church of the Immaculate Conception where requi- em mass will be sung.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05
FOURTH OF JULY.
X Heavy Rainfall Interferes Witl the Festivities Ot the Day.

X Heavy Rainfall Interferes With
 the Festivities ot the Day. Had it not been for the lamentable fact that every fourth man in Waterbury seemed to have jag on, the day would have been an ideal one in this city, so far as law and order go to make up such day. The wet weather drove hundreds quence fights were indulged in from early morning until late at night. The day was free from accidents of any consequence, ,and in striking contrast with last years exciting times, the fire alarm was not rung once during the l whole time of celebration. The storm somewhat dampened the ardOr of the thousands of picnickers and not one-half | the usual number took advantage of | them i'll the afternoon.
 One of the largest parties that ever as sembled in Concordia grove attended the picnic of the Rose Hill hose company last evening. Owing to the storm the games had to be postponed and are being held this afternoon. The picnic will continue tonight.
 l Notwithstanding the rain there was q l fair sized attendance at the picnic of Company A at High Rock grove. There was concert music and dancing and un- der discouraging circumstances all man. aged to have a pleasant time. About 5000 people visited the grove.
 The balloon ascension which was an, nounced as the principal attraction at
 the picnic of the Second division, A. O. H., had to be abandoned owing to the
 storm. The ascension will be made this afternoon ate o'clock. The picnic was
 not held last evening. This afternoon
 crowds are flocking to the West Enc
 grounds to witness the sport. It is prob
 able that the picnic will be continued tomorrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05

LAKE, STROBEL & Co have received a fine line of horse timers, price from $35 to $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

R- Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs, and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights
 Meetings This Evening. Second Advents. Local Photo society. Chatfield Camp, s. V. Lloyd Garrison assembly. Speedwell lodge, K. of P. Endowment rank, K. of F. Phoenix Fire company No1. Burns club. business meeting. Protector Hose company No4. Rose Hill Hose company No ,. Court Stephen J. Meany, A. o. F. Townsend lodge No S9, I. o. o. F. Lady Trumbull council No 5, D. of L.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05

Burned by a-Young American. A large barn owned by Miss Mary sgesterday morning and burned. Loss, 5Oc.5 300; partly insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05

Cool dresses are needed to make you comfortable this warm weather. We have secured the markets for attractions and here is part of the result:
 Plaid, Striped and Plain Victoria Lawns, dyed fast black and guaranteed to hold colors at 12t cents a yard.
 ..25 pieces of Fine Scotch Ginghams, regular retail price fifty cents, all new :, choice and staple colorings, B inches wide. Buy pattern at 20 cents yard. A lot more Striped Mohairs at the same price. Fine, stylish fabrics that no lady need be ashamed to wear. And so all through the stock, Choice Challies, Stylish Satines, Seersuckers, Outing Cloths, Ginghams and all other materials suitable for summer wear are down to the very bottom prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05

Choice Pineapple, very cheap at Ladd's Strawberries fresh every day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05
Position Wanted.

CEAMSTRESS WISHES WORK BY DAY OR D position in family seamstress to takGs care of grown children. References Addspaf Mrs Kerner, 30 Park avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05
IT. H H HAYES.

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fofeign and Domestic Ales Wines, Liquors and lCi~Ars
 34 and 36 East Main Ss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-05

Q. w. S. FRos7, l87 Bank street
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-02
A New Kind of Dog.
Detroit Free Press.l

A wild looking man who resembIed one
who had wrestled with misfortune in catch
as-catch-can hold and been thrown in the
contest, went into Woodward avenue birt
store the other day and approached the affa-
BILE proprietor
"Look here" he said, @may take you
apart for a moment"
Certainly" replied the man of animals
II you can put me together again"
swell, here's letter from my wife-saY
come out and have something's
They went and had something; when the,
came back the wild looking man resumed the
after. ''She writes me-" he continued sto
gut her white canvas-back dog in CROSS
Now you CO." said the man severely.
Cuisines is business, and I've no time to fool
away"
He sat down on the curbstone TO rest. He
was still reading the letter when a sympa-
thetic lady stopped to look at him.
poor man, are you ill?" she asked kindly,
Heaven bless you, madam, read that
letter. If you can and Will, am a saved
man"
The lady took the letter as if she wers
humoring the whim of lunatic, and ran it
over.
at is easy enough to read" she said
your Wife, who seems to be an exceIlent
woman, wishes you to buy her a white dog
In cross-stitch, stamped on a canvas sp,ashen
with crewels to finish it and send by eypred
ct once. I'm sure there's nothing about A
ahst isn't plain enough"
THANK you, ma'am. I'll never forget your
kindness. Where did you say the cross
stitched dog on canvass could be foundT
AT any rt-embroidery store" and the
lady walked away remarking soto voce:
"Of all stupids, ihen are the stapidest. Noa
70 know what cross-stitch isp
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-02
BANCROFT, TIE HISTORIAN.
A Pen p sture of the Venerable Writer
An Active Old Man.

| Pen p sture of the Venerable Writer
An Active Old Man.
Washington Cor. New York World.l
BancrofA the historian, is one of the moss
noticeable figures in Washington society,
The remarkable preservation of his vi ~ az
che advanced age of 81 years, is what alt kes
him the most interesting. He is not the
most charming conversationalist a the
world He fairly roars as he talks. Eeal,.
pears always as il ne were addressing some,
- dozen yards away He shouts several
sentences ct friend in tlfis high Ike aud
$en without waiting or listening TO ny0ne
enSe he moves to address someone else lie
calls as much as the most active society
young man. He darts in end out Of the
leading houses of the town with light sllp
that Is almost offensive in its exu beraut
agility. This veteran still has slim efeG4
figure. His legs are straight. Their is no
weakness there He holds himself tt ethar
with ali that goes to make good n itsly
set-up. He is especially agile in the PROS,
snce of ladies, and under the inspiring s....c,,
of a lovely society bud, the veteran curvets,
SHES and 'skips with the lightsome grace Of
Some of the thoroughbreds he has IN 20
fond of riding in the past.
This Is a picture of him as saw him the
other day: He sat in a low, easy pony
phaeton drawn by stout black horse, wear
ing plain, unornamented harness just
back of him in the rumble sat his favorate
colored groom, who held the reins over the
historians left shoulder. The old man wore
. 1aRksblue untrimmed Prussian officers
cap pulled well down upon his cleaning
eyes, looking out through huge pair OF
round, heavily gold-mounted glasses restir
upon a real hawk nose. A snowy-whit6
silky mustache and beard brought out m
fresh color, and stood out in strong contrast
with the dull black of his heavy pilot-cloth
overcoat, while about his legs Yves an atghao
of red black, and yellow worsteds. Ii was
warm, sunny day. His horse logged along
with steady gait, while the veteran roared
sohloquy at his servant about his calling
places. The man leaned forward deterrent
ially and superintendent the calling list
When he said stop the veteran would throw
aside his afghan and skip up the steps, SEEM
ing to restrain himself by an effort from
turning handsprings on his way
Mr.. Bancroft lives very regular life, and
as he has always taken great deal Of out
door exercise, it is not hard TO account for
his long life. He has never burdened him.
self with work. He has been all his long
life writing history that could have been
written ia ten years with moderate labor.
One page of manuscript a day of $50 words
he regards as good days work. Mr. Blaine,
his feilow-historian, man in the full yIgor
OF his life, regards 900 words day as all
any man can be expected to do well for q
period of protracted work. Think of chs.
OIL mercileSs editors, who crack the whip
over newspaper reportersi
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-02
Four Year. ON Short Ratfons.

A snail brought from Egypt to Eng.
sand as a genealogical specimen in
1880, and Immediately gummed to bit
OF cardboard, was found to be alive in
1884, after laying in the British museum
for four years
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-02
Deer Hounds Becoming Popular.
IPhiladeinhia Press

Deer-hounds, although still very rare
In this country, are coming into popu-
larity among sportsmen. Gen. Custer
was the first to import them to this
country. They do not follow by scent.
but by sight. and are, consequently, of
little use in wooded country, but ara
admirably adapted to the western plains
in running down antelopes after they
have been wounded.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-02
Totally Unconscious of sarcasm.

Gray old gentleman to boy on 10th
birthday: II hope you will improve in
wisdom, knowledge and virtue.'' Boy.
politely returning compliment, totally
unconscious of sarcasm: .'The same TO
gou. Sirl''
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-02

The car of Russia, it is said, walks
ten miles a day and limits himself to
one meal in order to check tendency
to obesity.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-02

A machine has been invented which
wraps up oranges in tissue paper more
neatly and rapidly than it can be done
by hand.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-02

Land has doubled in value in Jerusa-
IN. The sich pilgrims did it,
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-10-10
Stllwa ter Minn, Thursday, Got. 10, 1889.
Five Gents.

made in eXtenuatiOn of any thief or GRIM
inal but simply to show. as is only known
by those acquainted with the dark side of
llfe that there are unknown and unthought
of circumstances which assail us on all
sides; and if we Succumb to temptation
there is no one to bring them forth as eX-
culpatory evidence-when we fall they do
not in the least lessen our misfortune and
disgrace.
1t behOOveS any and every man to pre-
pare to battle with the cold, relentless side
Oflife as well as that which is full of sun
shine; TO be in readiness for winter as well
as summer. TO do this we must. so to
speak, Make hay while the sun shines"
of summer for the dearth of winter If
we are so careless and foolish as not to
save portion of the money we can all
earn in summer, wherewith to tide us
through accidents, miSfOrtuneS and scarcity
of employment in winter. we are in i'm
minent danger of at any time breaking the
laws-thrOugh sheer necessity. possibly
and thereby falling into life of disgrace.
The man who is careful to lay by even
very small part of his earnings need have
no fear of the seasons or their effects. But
the one who barely trudges along and lets
his money go as fast as it comes. would do
well to ponder over his course before going
further. The sunshine and summer may
be with him now. but the winter is not far
distant: and if he is not prepared for its ap-
prOach it will crush his hopes and happi-
ness within it's icy grasp. RONDA.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-10-10
MIR. TOAD,S MISTAKE.
He Swallows a Bumblebee, But Finds
ItTOO Hot for His stomach.

The other day as lay in my hammock l
saw huge toad winking and blinking
lazly under the large leaf of a foliage plant.
He looked cOntented and happy. and just
as if he didn't care whether school kept or
not. A bumblebee came buZzing around
the flowers. That toad opened his eyes.
looked around, deliberately winked one eye
at me, and then to all appearances, went to
sleep again. He was.not asleep. however.
for the next moment. when the adventurous
bee came a trifle nearer, he made little
spring. opened his cOuntenance till |
thought he would actually drop in two,
there was red flash-and the bee had dis
appeared. 1 was just beginning to wonder
where it had gone. when | observed the
toad began to look melancholy. L then
noticed that his white vest was puffed out
like an alderman's. In less time than it
takes to tell it he was the most lonesome
looking toad ever saw. He seemed to re-
fleet minute. and then he got into an at
titude in which the old prints represent
NebuchadnezZar when he was out to past
ure. His big mouth was close Othe ground,
while his hind feet stood on tiptOe. He
had swallowed something hot. and was now
going to get rid of it by reversing the pro-
cess. After several violent efforts. during
which his whole anatomy heaved with
emotion. the troublesome Jonah was
elected and lay on the grass before him.
The toad wasn't winking at me any more.
Instead he was venting looks of revengeful
spite at the unfortunate author of all his
troubles. which, by this time, presented
sorry appearance. Soon he cautiously ap-
preached, and with lightning like move
ment, the bee again disappeared, this time
to STAY. For moment the toad moved
cautiously, as if to avoid stirring up again
that burning fire beneath his vest. and then
seeing that it was all right. hoped back
with an elated air and went to sleep under
the Ieaf.-Syracuse IN. " Journal.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-10-10
The Ex-Convict to a Highvvayman.

MY boy, you are entering by slOth into
you declare yourself an idler: then prepare
yourself for labor. Have you ever seen a
formidable machine which is called flat
ting-press? You must be on your guard
thing. and if it catch you by the skirt of the
coat it drags you under it entirely. This
machine is Incidence. Stop while there is
yet time. and save yourself otherwise it is
all over with you. and ere long you will be
among the cOg-wheels. Once caught, hope
for nothing more. You will be forced to
fatigue yourself. idler, and no rest will be
allowed you, for the iron hand of impla-
earn your livelihood. have calling, and
accomplish duty; it bores you to be like
the rest: well, you will be different. Labor
is the law. and whoever repulseS it as bore
must have it as punishment. You do not
wish to be laborer, and you will be a
slave; toll only lets you loose on one side
to seize you again on the other; you do not
wish to be its friend, and you will be it's
negro. All, you did not care for the hon
est fatigue of men. and you are about to
know the sweat of the damned; while
Others sing you will groan. You will see
other men working in the distance, and
they will seem to you to be resting. The
labOrer, the reaper. the sailor, the black
smith; will appear to you in the light. like
the blessed inmates of paradise. What a
radiance there is in the anvil. what Joy it
is to guide the plOw and tie up the sheaf;
what a holiday to fly before the wind in a
boat! But you. ider. will have to dig and
drag, and roll and walk! Pull at your
halter. for you are beast of burden in the
service of hell! So your desire is to do
nothing? Well, you will not have week,
day. an hour without feeling crushed.
You will not be able to lift anything with
out agony, and every passing minute will
make your muscles crack What is a
feather for others will be rock for you,
and the most simple things will grow
scarped. Life will become a monster
around you, and coming. going breathing,
will be so many terrible tasks for you.
Your lungs will produce in you the effect
of hundred pound weight, and going there
sooner than here will be problem to solve.
Any man who wishes to go out, merely
opens his door and finds himself in the
street; but if you wish to 60 out you must
pierce through your wall. What do honest
men do to reach the street? they go down
stairs; but you will tear. up your sheets,
make a cord of them fibre by fibre, then
pass through your window and hang by
this thread over an abyss, and it will take
place at night. in the storm the rain, or the
hurricane. and if the cord be too short you
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-10-10
He Changed His Creed.

Prisoner: Last time yer had me here 1 was a
good Mefodist and got sent up for borrowing a
couple er chickens while yer let fellow off who
had killed his mudder cause he war somnam-
bulist. Ise changed my creed and when 1 stole
dat pig war regular bowling somnambulist.
Judge: Three months for the prisoner.
Prisoner: You don't mean ter say dat somnam-
bulisrs has gone out OBJ style already. 1 might
jest as well er stayed Mefodist.-Life.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-10-10

There are a great many hinderers. There
are always those who are seeing the dark
side. No matter how bright thing may
be, they are sure to find gloomy view of
it, You may paint your hope in most ra-
diant colors. but they will blotch it all with
black when they come to look at it. They
are always seeing difficulties in the path.
lions in the way. They do nothing but
prophesy, and find out and foretell diff
culties in the way of others.
(Mo. VindicatOr.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-10-10

The editor sat in his cushioned chair,
with his feet on the cold. cold stove, and
he sighed as he thought of no wood being
there to warm his cold. cold toes; so he
wrote out line to. the subscriber in wood,
and put it in cold. cold type. and smiled to
himself as he said good. good. and puffed
on his old black pipe.-Hallock News.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-10-10
OLD JOE'S RETROSPEC,E

I'm ole, an poor, an bent up
Wild rhumatiz an age;
An all my younger days flown away.
Like bird loose from its cage.
An de old times come smilin'
Like dey was gwine start agin.
Seems like see de cabin
An hear de ole bell ring
l lub dem ole time greetn's
Dat come wild close OBJ day.
Seems like we all was meetin'
JUS in de same ole way.
Seems like hear the vices
A-cOmn' fo' to tell:
''Get up now. Joe: de suns mos riz,
Do'an hear dem ring de bell?"
Hits long time now; de chillun's grown;
Ole ooman's gone befo';
An while Use waitin' all alone,
She's singin in dat do
Where all dem blessed angels dwell:
All. me! my eyes is dim;
1 do'an' keer now for sweet ole bells,
A-hearin' Heaben's ring.
lub dis big. wide riber.
What never seems 10 en-,
But jus' runs on foreber.
So big, an bright. an gran
hear de neighbors singin'
When de suns low in de wes',
An Use sittin' ole an weary
On de steps OBJ Heaben to res.
New Orleans .cayune
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-10-10

On Napoleon of Finance-"Here lies
one whose Name was writ on Watered
Stock. Puck.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-10-10

Though flattery blossoms like friendship.
yet there is great difference in the fruit.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-01
Call for Convention.

The delegates appointed by the
various societies, bodies corporate
and organizations in pursuance of an
address to the people. prepared and
sent out at meeting of the Editorial
Association, of Allegany county,
will assemble in convention at the
court house, in the city of Cumber-
land, on Saturday, June Sth, 1889, at
10 o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose of
perfecting all necessary arrangements
for the holding Of a celebration of the
Tooth anniversary of the formation of
Allegany county. A full attendance
of all delegates appointed is earnestly
requested. AL societies and organi-
cations which have not appointed
committees, are urgently solicited to
do so before the date of the cCnven-
ton and report the same to the Sec
retarv of the Editorial Association,
II. w. Schaidt, Homecoming.
Respectfully, &C.,
ROBERT MACDONALD,
Pres. Ed. Association.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-01

The charter members of the Or.
der of the Iron Hall. of Oakland.
were paid the amounts of their
policies last week. The aggregate
amounted to over $1,000. They were
paid over three dollars for every dol
lar paid in assessments.
One of the boIdest cases of larceny
which ever took place in this COM
munity occurred Friday afternoon of
last week. A young man by the
name of Savage rode to town and
tied his horse in an alley near DIR.
McComas' stable. A short time after
ward David Ream came along and
deliberately mounted the horse and
rode off. Sheriff SolIars was notified
and went in pursuit. Saturday
morning the Sheriff returned, hav.
ing captured the horse and thief also.
Ream gave as his reason for taking
the horse that he did not feel well.
and only desired to ride home.