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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

THE recall of Mir H. c. Astwood United States consul at San Domingo, will be regarded as one of the most appropriate acts done by the present administration. This callous creature, who was so far forgetful of the decent instincts of human nature as to enter into an infamous bargain with one H. M. Linell to put on exhibition the sacred bones of the i'm, mortal Christopher Columbus and who prostituted his office in a vile effort to seduce the Dominican government into the execrable traffic, is a disgrace to his country and reproach to the impulses of honorable manhood That his shame ful action, which outraged all sense of decency and honor, met with so prompt a rebuke from our government will be hailed with delight by every lover of America and American manhood. The Knights of Columbus in Connecticut, ,who look to Christopher Columbus as the patron of their order, will especially re- joice that the degradedAstwoodh has fallen into the disgrace that his vile action so well deserved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03
HailOO Central.

Give me, please, Shoninger's Music store. Say Central, wont you please trans: nit the message to them-they are such a reliable house it is really,not even neces- sary to examine their Pianos-that l want them to send me fine Weber Upright just like the one they sold Miss c, a neigh Dor of mine. It is just elegant, both in style finish and tone-snd say, Central, tell them 1 shall expect hne stool and scarf, as a gift, one of tie inducements they make for the holidaya. Shoninger's is the only company that favors customers in that direction, but the other dealers, poor fellows they are so poor, prefer to buy of reliable house one that 1 know will be here right along and always makes every promise good.
 This manner of buying .,iano may seem queer to some readers, but we assure you business has been done with us exactly on this plan, while some agents chase customers meeting them at syery cross road in season and more often out of season, until the customers are afraid their com panions will think they are in debt to the agents. Shoninger by honorable straight forward dealings steps ill and makes the sale. Avoid such agents. They are considering your pocketbook more than the quality of the goods they are trying ssto sell you. We have no state agents, ID county agents or town agents, because We combine all that ourselves under one head Manufacturers and state agents, and save you at least two profits. Extra induce ments for the holidays.
 Please examine onr stock.
 B. SHONINGER X co.
 GEO l.. PELHAM, ManaQer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

altogether its capacity is insufficient fo the city's needs. It would be folly, un- der these circumstances, to add quarter of million dollars to the bonded in- debtedness of the city for water supply that will not supply, and our city fathers should go slow before sanctioning any such proceeding. The tax rate of Wate r. bury Is pretty stiff already, and it must be increased if this additional indebted ness Is assumed. The taxpayers naturally insist that before their taxes are in creased for an additional water supply they shall get the worth of the money spent in securing it. Hop brook certainly Is not worth the money, and it would be very poor judgment to lay out quarter of a million dollars on it. AS to Quassa- paug, the capacity appears likewise to be insufficient for the needs of the city, and hence the lake cannot be regarded as an available source of supply. A simple test, as suggested in our local columns, might settle the question as to it's capa- city, if there are any doubts on that point.
 Bantam lake seems to offer a satisfactory solution of the difficulty and to answer all the requirements of an abundant and excellent water supply It has a splendid watershed, is fed by several unusually large streams and the quality of the water is of the best. The construction of conduits would be mat ter of comparatively trifiing expense, and any increased outlay that might be required would be more than compen- sated for by the increased capacity and the other advantages of the lake. The council should study carefully the availability of this source of supply before reaching decision, and it might not be amiss for the commissioners themselves to give some attention to it. So far as it appears, it offers the best re- turns for the money expended and would seem to commend itself above all others to the taxpayers of Waterbury. It is certainly far superior-as is Han cock brook lkewise-to Hop brook or SudSSdI'diS, dllu SIlOulu De preIerreu to either or both of them.
 It is the duty of the members of the court of common council, to whom is committed the settlement of the ques- tion, to give study to the several sources Of water supply and to decide the ques- ton as will seem most profitable to the city and taxpayers. Waterbury needs an additional water supply, but it must have one that is available both as to quantity and quality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03
SOME NEAT RlCkINGS

Mayor Hart, who has just succeeded Hugh OBrien as Mayor of Boston, will have some very pretty plrms to drop in to the laps of those whom he will feel called upon to reward for political work During the six months intervening un- til the 1st of July he will have thirty two fat offices at his disposal, and the republican workers have already shunted their hungry eyes in that direction. The offices have these salsa laries attached Three at S6,000, three at 5000, one at S4 4,500, one at S4 ,000, seven at S3, 500, nine at S3,000, six at S2 2,500, and two at S1 ,500. But the fact that Mir O'Brien left a con- siderable number of these offices in the hands of republicans during his official career makes it, in the minds of some, a trifie uncertain whether good times are at hand for thirty two solid republicans.
 Mayor Hart was elected on platform and policy that distinctly precluded the partisan distribution of city offices. and if he lives up to his letter of acceptance and his statements made during the cam paign some republicans will get sur prise on which they have not reckoned. But will he do it? Most probably not. Republicans are especially fluent in promising, but very backward in fulfill ment. And there is no reason to be- lieve that Mayor Hart is better than his party. Salaries aggregating over hun dred thousand dollars will bring office hunters around his ears thicker than flies around a hogshead of molasses in summer time, and it is altogether un- likely that he will be allowed to forget entirely that his election was due to their efforts. After one year of republi- can control we think the democracy of Boston will come to its senses and re- store ex-Mayor O'Brien CT some other good democrat to office.
 Mayor Hart can keep this in his hat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

HON JOHN A. TIBBITs of New London is being urged as an excellent successor to Consul General Waller, and testimony to his fitness is freely borne by democrats as well as republicans. NIr Tibbits is a jealous partisan. but he is an honest and honorable gentleman, and no man could be named for the place whose qualitica- tiOnS are better or merits superior
 There are very few republicans who have done better service for their party in Connecticut, and it is pleasant to ad- init that while MT Tibbits is dyed-in- thewool republican he is every inch a gentleman and scholar. When the genial and gifted Tom Waller lays dow the robes of office they can fall to no man more worthy or better entitled to wear them than his energetic and electric cfellow-tOwnsman whose OratOry and magnetism have won for him the distinguishing title of ''Electric Jack"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03
THE WATER SUPPLY.

To the several sources already suggos- ted or conceived as available for the in- creased water supply which is needed by our city has been added Bantam lake, the advantages of which are set forth in our local columns. This matter of a larger water supply must be decided by the incoming court of common council, and it will probably be one of the very first things to come before it. The esti- mates of the board of water commission CTS, providing for an additional bonded indebtedness of $250, ,O00, ,are based wholly upon Hop brook, but it begins to be ap- parent that this brook is not adequate to the purpose intended and that some other source of supply must be chosen. What that source shall be it is for the in- coming council to decide.
 An investigation made by our report CTS makes it appear reasonably certain that Hop brook is practically dry during several months in the year ,and that taken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03
HENRY F. GILL, M. Q.
PHYSICIAN. SURGEON AND OBSTETRICIAN
 OFFICE 155 SOUTH MAIN STREET.

PHYSICIAN. SURGEON AND OBSTETRICIAN
 OFFICE 155 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
 Free Consultation from a. m. to 9 D. m. Dr Gill has for q 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 ladies can consult the Doctor in the strictest confidence. He cures Cancers, TumorS, Piles, Gravel, Stone in the Bladder, Dropsy and all Surgical Diseases.
 lie also cures NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEM NAL WEAKNESS ETC.
 Tape worms removed in 24hourS or money re- funded. 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. Address with stamp, DR GILL, 155 South Main street. Waterbury, Conn.
 TETIMoNIALs.
 This is sample of many others
 take pleasure ill recommending Dr Henry F. Gill to any lady requiring the services of skill full physician or surgeon He has in the short space of five weeks cured me of serious throat difficulty and also chronic affection peculiar to my sex. The doctor is not only an educated physician, but gentleman of culture and general intelligence Anyone desirous of more partic- ulars concerning my case can call or address me at 21O North Main street. Waterbury, Conn.
 Mas ANNIE E. BAssETT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03
SEWER ASSESSMENTS.

rlNIIE Board of Sewer Commissioners of the city j of Waterbury, at a meeting held December 26, 1888. assessed property owners on Washing ion, south Main and Maple streets for sewer pur- poses the amounts set to their respective names to wit:
 WASHINGTON STREET. Mary II. Shepard S750O; John Sculiy, S93.75 Morris Morarty. S93.75; Waterbury Button Company, S262.50.
 SOUTH MAIN STREET. Watson NJ. Hurlbut, $75,0o; Elbrdge c. Snow, Jr, S75.00
 MAPLE STREET. Estate of Edward Robinson, Se20 so; estate of Edward Robinson, 7.50; estate of Edward Robinson, S1S1. 80.
 The above assessments become due and paya- ble December 31, 1888, and will be received by City Attorney George E. Terry at his office in IT, wing block East Main street.
 Attest: F. G. KILDUFF. City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

HE young woman down in Maine who made an election bet with a friend by the terms of which the loser was to sell peanuts in the most public place in their town Was trifle less foolish than the other election idiots since she realized a considerable sum of money which was turned over to charitable organization. If all election bets had some such useful end a long suffering public might look on them with less good natured con- tempt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

ternity partisan consideration should not deter congress from adopting them. It would be a feather in the cap of the dem ocrats if they should enact this much needed legislation for which this country has been signing these many years.
 Will they do it?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03
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) 9 Iron Bridge, West Main 24 Waterbury Brass Co. (privateD 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville 26 Corner Prospect and Grove P Junction North Nain Grove and North Elr, 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co.,
 B Corner Washington and South Main. 34 Waterbury Buckle Co., B Benedict & Burnham Mfg. Co., S6 Waterbury Watch Go. .(private) SS Corner Grand and South Main. 42 Corner Union and Franklin. 4s Scovill 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 aa1 Plume .S Atwood Mfg O. (private) 323 Holmes, Booth X Haydens, (priyate1 s24 No. Hose House 325 Corner Simons and Burnhan streets
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS
 To give an alarm open the door, pull the boot down once and let go, then close the door. Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small be,, has already been given. Be particular to remain at the box until the or rival of an officer of the Fire Department su,So Mera;t w qsiease the key or If will not turn the key to the holder as soon as conyeniant Always give the alarm from the box nearest the fire. oe1 tAp Key Holders upon changing their locations vt, please leave word with the Chief Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

THE eclipse of the sun wasn't noticed much around this part of the country. But the eclipse of the hopes of certain politicians was very noticeable. And the eclipse hasn't done all its work yet either
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03
WATERBURY MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Office Parlors 52 Bank Street. Free Consultation, g a. m. to D. m.
 Sunday, [ to 5 D. m


 ALL CHRONIC COMPLAINTS AND FEMALE
 DIFFICULTIES SPECIALTIES. The Institute is in charge of skilled and eX- perienced physicians in their several SpecialtleS. They prepare their own medicines and use nothing but the purest vegetable extracts. Though educated in the regular school of prac- tce they do not contine themselves to practice alone, but use ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, MASSAGE BATHS ETC, and are supplied win all the modern instruments and scientific app- ances to effect rapid and permanent cure, in other words the INSTITUTE Is ECLECTIC. sS1 Their combination method of healing the sick and curing diseases is most successful and superior to all others.
 The Doctors can always be consulted in the strcteSt confidence on the most delicate medict l subject.
 Ladies, married single, requiring ski]lful medical services, should call at the Institute be- fore going elsewhere. Terms moderate. sE~ All letters promptly answered. Every thing strictly confidential. Address with stamps, Waterbury Medical Institute, 5 Bank street Waterbury, Conn.
 N B. References and testimonials of recent remarkable cures in Waterbury and vicinity furnished application.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

HEwITT's two hundred vetoes last year were nothing to the veto that the voters of New York put on this old crank last month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

THE individual who tries to carry eight gallons of beer in his stomach instead of in keg is now said to have "a skate" There were a good many skates on New Years day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

LET'S hope that old humbug and know nothing Mayor Hewitt is in the soup to stay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

A good many United States senators are holding their breath pretty hard this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03
TAKE kOTICE!

'sTE cheapest pace on earth to buy Boots, | Sh0eS and RubberS. How is it? l buy d rect fro;l. the manufacturers and discount all bills. l own my store, have no rent to pay aud attend to business personally. Therefore iobbing houses and pay rent and other ex- pensos. For cash l will sell fine and good BOOTS. SHOES and RUBBERS oh aper than any other man. have some
 Police Shoes, Waterproof, Hand-Sewed
 Hair-Lined, Worth $5.5O, for $4.0O. Ladies and gents, come to the Brooklyn Shoe Store. BIO Bank street, and be con> inced.
 I. p. HUTCHINSON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03
WASHINGTON EMPRESS.

WASHINGTON EXPRESS. For Newburgh. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washingttn n with Pullman Sleeping Cars, 1042 pm. Boston, 3:1O a m. Worcester 3:1O am. Putnam, $40 m Willimantic, S:1O am. Hartford, 3:10 m; return, 9:3O a. m New Britain, 310 m; return 9:4S D. m Danbury, 10:42 m; return, 200 a m F1shklll on Hudson, 10:42 m; return, 1920 m.
 A. c. KENDALL. Genl Pass Agent, Boston. c II. PLATT, Surt, Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postofflce
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03
THE RED BANDANA

form published in the DEMOCRAT referring to education, the lack of which is shown by her grammar. But the demand that every husband buy Shoninger Piano or Organ for his wife entirely destroys her chances. Oh, Belva, would you destroy family ties throughout our land No. The Red Bandana will be used for the next four years in dusting such Fine Pianos as Mason & Hamlin, Boardman & Gray, Baus, and Wilcox S White and New Eng land Organs. A company with business stability is preferred to the hireling of a manufacturer who sells Pianos for new ones and few months later claims they were manufactured long years ago. Gail and examine stock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

OFFIoE-101 South Main Street.
 Holohan's Block-Rooms ', s and 9.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

Every one had his or her line over
the rail of the boat awaiting bite
when the frecliled-faced girl with au-
burn hair turned TO The young man
with downy moustache and two
watch chains, and exclaimed: ID,
"Oh! Augustus, believe-I be-
lieve have bitel !"
Then pull in," he commanded.
but it may he a great big fish,
and he may pull me into the water"
Il won't let him"
"But if lie does?"
81 will save you, or we will perish
together !"
"Then-then L will pull"
She pulled, and brought in sea
robin about as big as your finger
The peril had passed. We sneered at
the catch, but they minded it not
Not until that moment had they dared
acknowledge their love. He was
her'n she was his'n, and they were
very, very happy as they spit on their
bait for more luck.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
Can Women Keep a secret 2

Men say women can't keep a se-
cret. II is just the reverse--Wemen
can, men can't. Women carry to
their graves secrets that would kill
any man. Women never tells, man
always does. Women suffers and
dies, man blabs and lives. Man can
not keep asecret, woman cannot make
it known. What is sport to the man
is sure to be death to the woman
Adam was sneak. Eve would have
kept the apple a secret. Be ye faith
full. Who ever heard woman talk
about her love tisscos? Everybody
has heard man gossip. Man de-
lights in telling of his illicit conquests,
woman would cuther tongue out first.
Men are coarse in theip elub-room
talk, women refined in their parlor
conversation. Who ever heard a
woman talk of her lovers? Who has
not listened to the dissipation of the
men? Men boast, women don't
Womennever' tell tales out of school"
men are always blabbing. So down
with another old adage. Women can
keep secret, and her ability to do
so is proved by the conduct of a ST.
Johns (Newfoundland) girl, who did
not tell her lover she was worth four
millions in her own right until after
the marriage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
PoETlcAL.
A Prison Relic.
A LADY OF By A
MINIATURE.
[written in ZOE DeIaware.l

Written in Fort Delnwarel
They bade me look upon thy peerless face,
Perehance to paint with humble artist skill
The Parian liueaments of matchless grace
That reign supremel would that might I'll
Pages enriched with beauties of thine eye,
Undimmed its lustre by the tears OF life,
Upturued In all Its angel purity,
Unknown to anguish and ita bitter strife,
1 never saw thee. Lady" they decree
Thy soul casket aled with wealth untold,
Twined with the leaflets of the Fathers tree,
Gemmed with the jewels of the Sayiour's mold
would that might meet thee, but gloom,
Plutonian mautled, rests upon my brow,
L know not if the world in all its bloom
Shall ever hail me freel 1 would know how
The shining waters CT the streamlets chime
Their marriage bells adown the woodland leas
And how the monarehs of the night sublime
Ride their white steeds above the siuless breeze
" And oh!" cannot hear the voices of the birds
The merry spring time brings no joy to me,
The prison house is mine! The captive's words
OF hope, die out like winds upon the sea!
The midnight of my life hangs o'er me here,
Bleak as the thunders of thousand storms,
Yet, . Gentle Lady have shed no tear.
Oh tell me if your yesterdays are gomez
If your to-days last till the crack of doom7
If your to-morrows ever have u morn?
Mine have not been, are not, and will not come.
I am captive, {" Fair one" My old home
Lies far among Virginia's sunny glades;
Near by the Shenandoah's crested foam
Revels the while amid the mountain shades
am weary waiting for the morn
She sleeps SO long in yonder Eastern sky,
So weary waiting for her bugle horn
To call me from these chains before die!
" Farewell thou daughter of u noble band,
My lutte is almost broken Mark its swell
Dying upon the breezes of your native land,
" Listen:" "!Forget thou not its sad Garewellp
" Lady, sweet lady" my bark is sadly riveu
Remember me in all thy prayers to Heaven.
IFm. Page Carter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
Kissed Another Mans Wife.

you scoundreI." yelled young Jacob Green,
AT his good neighhor, Brown -
You kissed my wife upon the street,
ought to knock you down"
That's where you're wrong" Brown replied,
In accents mild and meek;
Il kissed her, that I've not denied,
But kissed her ON the check
and did il because she looked so handsome
is the secret of it2 ''Weu, replied Green, I"
''since you ask It, ] win tell you. she uses DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. / accept
your apology. Good night" "Favorte Pre-
scriptiOn" is the only remedy for the delicate
arrangements and weaknesses of females, sold
by druggists, under positive guarantee OF Civ
ing satisfaction in every case, or money paid
for ii returned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

quite killed her, poor chIdl" he said. ,.Her
heart was broken. She had promised to obey
her father, but know she hoped that the an
gels would save her from the last great trial.
They have. God is more merciful than man.
was III a long while after this, but Death
took happier people and left me.
/ preach iu the same little church to those
who were once the scholars of the Sunday
School, but are now middle-aged people and
wait-uo, no, not for death-forli life on her side
of the river, for believe that there we two
shall meet again