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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
Oysters In AntiGuity.

Raw oysters were eaten at Athens and Rome as Q prcprandial whet. The Ro- mans coated their oysters with honey, and kept them until they were slightly putrid. The simple and clumsy methods of Apicius, the third celebrated glutton of the name, for preserving oysters, was to wash them in vinegar and pack them in vessels coated with pitch. The oysters thus prepared and sent from Britain to the Emperor Trajan, when in Parthia, were considered '.fresh," and have been sufficient to ontitle this mans namc to be handed down through twenty centuries. If he is to be deemed famous in direct proportion to the nastiness of his inven- tion, he should be famous indeed. Bril- lat Savarin's preprandial whet consisted of three or four dozen oysters. Sieur Laperte, whom he used to entertain tete- a-tete at dinner, is said to have com plained because he could not get his fill of oysters. Savarin determined to give him satisfaction in this respect, and let him go to his thirty-second dozen, when Laperte turned his attention to the din- ncr with powers unembarrassed by his prelilde.-American Analyst.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
THE RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.

Whats this we hear from Washington? The dispatches announce that the railway mail service is to be stripped of the civil service rules under which it was recently placed by order of Presi- dent Cleveland and that fierce repub- ican partisan is to be put in charge.
 One of the first acts of the new admin istration it is declared will be suspen- sion of Cleveland's order placing this service within the scope of the civil ser vice law on the 18th inst. The enforce ment of this order of Cleveland's would of course render it difficult for Harri sons administration to get rid Of tn democrats who are now in the service and put republicans in their place. There is a fierce demand for positions in this service and the republican politicians nave no idea of being deprived of the fat It is announced, therefore, that one of the first things Postmaster Gen. eral Wanamaker will do will be to issue lations, so far as the railway mail ser vice is concerned, until June 30 or some later date. General Paul Vandervoort of Nebraska, formerly commander-in- chief of the Grand Army of the Republic and one of the fiercest of partisans, is to be placed in charge of the service, and man with three fingers and the ends of those cut off could probably count on the stumps the number of democrats that are going to remain in office under his regime.
 There will probably be few crocodile tears from the namby -pamby repub- licans who profess a sneaking regard for civil service reform when this order comes, but the great army of republicans, like the famous Willie Reilly, will rise up to remark with Harrison "that party service will not be esteemed a dis qualification for public office." And the number of republicans that agree with Harrison on this point are like the sands of the desert.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
uARRISON,S CLOVEN HOOP.

President Harrison is no longer the godly lover of the old soldier that he was represented to be during the cam paign. He has thrown off the disguise his cloven hoof stands revealed.
 Scarcely has Harrison learned his way the ax has struck down two of the most trusted employees of the mansion. One of these humble employes-Georgc Hemp hill of Pennsylvania, who was a watch m.n on the white house grounds-is a veteran of the war, and in addition is a wounded veteran. Neither his record of faithful service during the war nor the scars received in battle were sufficient to save him from the partisan duty which the president has declared himself ready to discharge in behalf of the spells hunters of his party. Neither the loud professions that the republican party was the friend of the old soldier nor the still louder acclaim that Grover Cleveland was his enemy served to spare George Hemphill. He was democrat, and that fact stuck in the crop of the godly Pecksniff who rolled his holy hands in horror when Grover Cleve land sat down on some fraudulent pension scheme that pliant congress had allowed to slip through. Democracy is the eunpardonable sin ill the eyes of President Harrison, and not all the waters of the Atlantic ocean, not all the blood spilled on the battle plains of the rebellion could wash that stain from George Hemphill.
 Where are the boasted professions of civil service reform, where are the phar- | isaical professions of love for the old soldier, where are the godly traits that were ascribed to the yelled hypocrite ot | the white house, in the face of the | shabby treatment meted out to this poor wounded veteran from Pennsylvania They are sham and pretense, a whited sepulchre. When the wounded | veteran is not spared, when even the scared hero who did battle for his coun. try must give up the humble place of a | watchman to make room for some greedy republican, what hope is there that Pres ident Harrison has any idea of keeping q single democrat in office? None at all President Harrison has shown the cloven foot, the forked tongue of the arch fiend of hypocrisy and deceit-le1 him now disclose himself in his true colors, horns, tail and all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
To Make Them Scream.

There is cxtant an anccdote illustrative of tho actor Compton's opinion of the average amateur player. Once an ego tistical young amateur consistently tried to engage him in a discussion on acting.
 Il am anxious to become profes- sional now," said the young man. flor l always get splendid notices, and all my friends think should make a great hit
 What line?' inquired Compton.
 Well" was the reply, II play all the funny parts, but don't succeed in mak- ing my audience laugh heartily. I want to make them scream, as you do."
 ''Ah," dryly responded Compton, "you should change your line of char acters. Try Hamlet and let me know how you succeed. ."-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
HUNTERS BY THE DOZEN.

The old ditty of pins and needles by the dozen finds it's illustration at the white house-only here it is the spells hunters who are ringing their chorus of greed in the ears of too willing presi- dent. The dispatches from Washington allteH the same story-there is raft of applications for office, a flood of polls hunters beside which the rats of Ham, elin were only drop in the bucket. Every desk in Private Secretary Hal ford's quarters is stacked high with let ters asking for office, every avenue in Washington and every approach to the white house is filled with gang of of fice-seekers whose persistent impor- tunity" would be enough to drive George William Curtis into lunatic asylum. In comparison to the present state of things that which immediately followed the inauguration of President Cleveland, even though it was the first democratic triumph in a quarter of century, was almost an ideal mugwump paradise.
 Does an. one believe that this unruly mob of hungry republicans are going to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
How Scarlet Fever Is Distributed.

Tho Medical Era relates the case of a girl aged about 8, living at Fortress Mon- roe, Va., who was some months ago at tackled by scarlet fever, tho disease run ming typical course. For long time no possible source of contagion could be discovered The child had not been ab sent from home, had been with no one lately exposed. and no other case was known to exist anywhere in the vicinity. Subsequently Dr. Brooke learned that ono of the house servants had nursed a case of scarlet fever in a distant city just about year before. After the case ter minated she packed some of her things, including sono clothing then worn, i'll a trunk, and left the place. A year later she had the trunk sent to her, opened it and took out the contents, tho little girl being present and handling the things. Very soon after the latter was attacked, as stated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

brook refusal? Does anyone believe that they expect to be put off with fine words about persistent importantly" or that they will stand by quietly and see demo- crats filling offices which they believe belong to them by the sacred right of victory at the polls? If there is anyone who believes this his proper home is in Middletown.
 The civil service sgoing to see asweep that will be more eloquent than words in its lesson to democrats of the Grover Cleveland stripe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
X Dog Habit.

It has been remarked that dogs turn around several times before lying down. The habit is supposed to point to the time and inhabited jungles or tall grass. Then it was necessary to turn several times in order to twist the grass into the proper position for pressing down into a com fortable nest. The habit became fixed and the modern dog has not outgrown it.-Kansas City Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
WE ONLY PLAYED AT LOVE.

We only played at love, you see, And yet today the memory, Like faded tea roses scent, to me
 Comes floating hay, As fleecy clouds across the moon, Left out upon an afternoon, Or as a waltEer hears tune
 Amidst the may. ] had to hold your hand, you know, Because the stage work had it so; wonder did let it go
 Without O pressure? Thus is it even things that were, Remembered, make our pulses stir, Nor even wisdom can dcmur
 To call them treasure. Not seven months had passed in turn Ere you were married; so burn These acting letters here, and turn
 To other fancieS; But still 'tis very sweet to me, This finished little comedy, I'm glad we played ct love, you see,
 And took our chances.
 -Drako,s Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

CANADA should let up. If it passes the bill cutting off sojourning privileges for boodlers, these distinguished gentlemen might take it in their head to move back here. McQuade and several others are proof that the United States is about as safe spot for boodlers as could be found in a weeks hunting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

A CLOSE observer, who has probably been reading President Harrison's inau- gural address with an appreciation that rises to the occasion, says that the pres ident regards humor as having an ap- propriate place in the affairs of life. He discerns fun and humor readily, but is not particularly partial to irony and sa- tire. When anything is very funny he laughs out heartily freely, with a sono- rous ha ha Having habitually a pleas ant face, smiles find it ready seat for lodgment and illumine his mild eyes and radiant countenance. But there are those who have discovered a certain coldness in his smile which may be the outcome. of his experience for the past few months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

THE urgency the republican organs display these days in preaching civil ser vice reform is good deal like the zeal which the serpent displayed in the Gar den of Eden when he sought to keep the hand of Adam away from the forbidden fruit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

NINETEEN candidates for public prin- ter, and seventy-five for commissioner of pensions And they say the hunt for spoils has only just begun. Alas, poor Harrison
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
CcoCraDhical Informs ion.

Freddie-Papa, why do they call Cali fornia ''thc Pacific Slope?" -...
 Papa Crcflectively)-I must be because a good many bad cashiers and other law breakers peacefully slip out that way Pittsburg Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
Defined.

When tho late Professor Proctor was an English school examiner, he one day asked little girl to tell him tho differ ence between a man and a brute She said:
 "A brute is an imperfect beast. Man is perfect beast Youth's Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

THE quick or the dead' just about represents the state of the republican, spells hunters. Those who are not quick are mighty likely to be dead, so far as getting anything is concerned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
THE uncommon zeal of the New Havel

THE uncommon zeal of the New Haven papers-especially the republican papers in pushing N. D. Sperry for the post office is a revelation to the simple-mind- ed folk who have been thinking Mir Eng fish made a pretty good postmaster. As most of his help were the same ones that Sperry had it is good deal like whipping the devil around the stump to claim that there has been anything the matter with his administration. If civil service re- form was'nt myth there would be a little less persistent importunity" about pushing Mir Sperry for the place. But the Jacksonian doctrine is going to be more popular than it has been during the last four years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
Notice to Contractors.

c FAILED proposals for the building of a brick D school house for the Center school district on the corner of Clay and Elm streets will be re- ceived on or before March 15, 1ss9 at o'clock p. m. sharp.
 Proposals will be received for the work in- cluded in the mas,ns specifications and carpen- ter's speclfcations separately or estimates in cluding all work com slete.
 Plans and specifications of the building may be had for examination from Architect Joseph A.. Jackson, Room No 6, Commercial blocN, Bank street.
 The district comm uittee reserve the right to reject any and all bids if in their opinion the interests of tn Center school district require it.. All bids and proposals must be presented by the contractor contractors to the chairman or clerk at the office of the Center school district, Room No g. Irving block, within the above specified time. Per order district committee.
 CHAUNCEY B. WEBSTER, Chm. JOHN s. NEAGLE, Clerk. Waterbury, Conn, Feb 28, 1SS9.>
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
The HandsOmest Lady in Waterbur,

Remarked to friend the other day that she knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs was superior remedy, as it stopped her cough instantly when other cough remedies had no effect whatever.
 So to prove this and convince you of its merit any druggist will give you Sam pie Bottle Free. Large sizes soc and S1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH HILL '

WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH HILLs [
 No sooner has Grover Cleveland pass ed out of view in the political horizon than the democratic party is ready to rally about new leader-one who has never known defeat, whose popularity in the empire state elected him when theman who had the federal machinery-or some of it-at his back was ignominiously de- feated, in word one whose proudest boast is that he is a democrat. The Herald has made a very nasty canvass of representative New Workers, 1e6 men giving their views regarding the leader ship of the party, with this result |: For Hill 72, for Cleveland 34, for Randall 16, for Whitney 12, in doubt as to choice 52.
 In the light of this straw we may re- mark that there is nothing the matter with David Bennett Hill. He's all right.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic IS confection of roots, herbs, barks and seeds. Try it.
 BRETT 6 Co, Clothiers, Furnishers Matters, Bank Street, next to Post office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
nISTRICT of Waterbury ss, Probate Court

lJ March z, 1889.
 Estate of Patrick Stapleton, late of Water bury, in said district, deceased
 The administrative having exhibited her ad. ministration account with said estate to this court for allowance it is Ordered, That the 18th day of March, A D. office in Waterbury. be aud the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account, with said est te and is court directs the adu nistratrix cite all per Sons interested erein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order one time .n some newspaper published in New Haven county and having circulation ill said district.
 ELLIS PHELAN I1dge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES.
 Corner Willow and West Main.
 Exchange Place. IA East Main and Wolcott Road Is Corner Cherry and East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private). g Iron Bridge, West Main. 24 Waterbury Brass Co., (privats) 25 Corner Johnson and Watervile 26 Corner Prospect and Grove. 2 Junction North Main, Grove and North K1,. ss Waterbury Mfg. Co.
 B Corner Washington and South Main. 34 Waterbury Buckle Ce. S5 Benedict & Burnham Mfg. Co 3s Waterbury Watch Co. .(private) S8 Corner Grand and South Main. 4s Corner Union and Franklin. 43 Scovill Mfg. Co. (private.) 45 Corner Clay and Mill
 46 No. Hose House, Baldwin, 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Allev 312 Corner Meadow and Bank 314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street, S21 Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co., (pFivatea ses Holmes, Booth < Haydens (private, a24 No. Hose House. S25 Corner Simons and Burnham street.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HoLDRRs
 To give an alarm, open the door, pul the ho.A down once and let go, then close the door Do not pull the hook if the fire bell CT u..n. in the box is striking as that indicates an siihe Be particular to remain at the box upti, th. .. rival of an officer of the Fire Deparfmert c F will releass the Key; or, oircunsiances viii nct turn the key to the holder as soon as oonyenisrt Always give the alarm from the box ne.r... th. fire. ses Key Holders upon changing their ,oc..,...-r please leave word with tho Chief EnsineeF.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

THE eight hour movement is growing in favor in the labor circles of the coun
 try. From reports received by the sec
 retary If the American federation oi labor it appears that various trades art falling into line in it's favor, and are pre- pairing to take action toward its practi
 cal support in May of next year. Even the men of the bakers trade, which has had the longest work day of any trade
 are talking of the eight hour system. and a unanimous vote to strive for its adop- tion has been taken in many of the bakers unions through the country. The time is sure to come when the natural division of eight hours will be regarded as all sufficient for the purposes of labor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
WASHINGTON ENQUIRE.

WASHINGTON EXPKESF. For Newburgh. Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washingt' with Pullman Sleeping Cars 10. 4e pm. Boston, 3:1o a n. Worcester 3:10 a n. Putnam, 3:10 m Willimantic 3:lO am Hartford, BIO m; return, s:sO a. m New Britain, Slo m; return, s:48 E. m. Danbnry, 1o:4a p m; return, 900 u. Fishkil on Hudson. 10:42 m; return, 1920 . r.
 A. c. KENDALL. Gonl Pass Agent. Boston c H. PLATT, Surt., Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
DR. B. G. RYDER,

Albany -ntist,
 l33 Sank str ct. Waterbury. TEETH FILLED WITHOUT PAIN, WE NEV- FER WEDGE TEETH BEFORE FILLING. Teeth extracted without pain by the use Of Ryder's gas of vitalized air. made fresh every ay. Anyone can take it with perfect safety, young or old,
 Teeth Extracted, s5 cts Teeth Cleaned, 75 cts Gas or Air Administered, 25 cents, Teeth Filled with Amalgum, 25 cents. Teeth Filled with Silver, 50 and 75 cents. Teeth Filled with Gold, S1 and upwards. A SET OF TEETH, $500
 BEST SET OF TEETH, $500 THERE Is NO BETTER MADE NO MATTER
 HOW MUCH YOU PAY.
 Office Open at All Hours. THIS OFFICE AND' ALL OTHER PERMA-
 NENTLY LOCATED. Branches of the Albany Dental Association, the Largest Dental Establishment in the World: l33 Bank street. Waterbury, Conn. 3Ss Main street, Bridgeport, Conn. B West Market street, Wilkesbarre, Pa. 14a East Main street, Rochester, N. Y. Over First National Bank, Scranton, Pa. 272 Main street, Bnffalo, N. |. Over First National Bank, Binghampton, N '.
 OFFICE OPEN AT ALL HOURS.
 DR. B. RYDER.
 Manager of this Office DR. M. l.. RYDER. Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09
Waterbury Me liCal Institute.

olllCc I btuh St. Free Consultation, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.
 Sunday, 1 to p. m. CHRONIC COMPLAINTS AND FEMALE DIFF
 FACULTIES, SPFCIALTIES.
 The INSTITUTE is in charge Of skilled and experienced physicians in their several spe- cialties
 They prepare their own medicines and use nothing but the purest of vegetable extracts. Though educated in the regular school of prac- tice, they do not confine themselves to medicine alone, but ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM. MASSAGE, BATHS, etc, and are supplied with all the modern instruments and scientific appli- ances to effect rapia and permanent cure, in other words the INSTITUTE Is ECLETIC. sB- The Combination Method of Healing the sick and curing diseases is most successful and superior to all others.
 Ladies married or single. requiring skillful medica. services should call at the Institute be- fore going elsewhere. Terms moderate.
 The WATERBURY MEDICAL INSTITUTE is rapidly gaining popularity with Brass City res idents. Recently t ere have been many remark able cures hat add to the reputation of these skillful physicians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

GIVE persistent importantly rop' enough and it's dead sure to get there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

BRETT & Go, Clothiers, Furnishers Matters, Bank Street, next to Post office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

GENTLEMEN WILL ALWAYS FIND CHOICE CIGARS AND LIQUORS AND POLITE AT TENTION
 H Remember tho Place-1O6 south Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

isaconfection of rare merit and thorough remedy for all Malarial troubles. It is in- dorsed by the highest Medical and Scien- tific authorities among which Is the late Benjamin Silliman, M.D., Dean of tho Medical Department of Yale College.
 ~For sale by Druggists, Grocers and General Dealers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-09

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postofdce.
, 1889-04-14

for the best, and had no reason to think
he had done otherwise In this matter.
Helen was too much overcome to speak,
but when the old farmer extended his
hand and asked her to overlook the past
and he would do better by Will, the
dark eyes filed and the girlish form
shook with emotion.
Farmer John had winked back n good
many tears in his day, but this proved a
little more of that kind of work than
even he could manage, and one after an
other the great tears rolled down his
face.
Mrs. Baldwin was about to make some
further remark, when a step on the front
stoop attracted their attention, and in a
moment more Will Sanbourn stood be-
fore the astonished trio. Helen sprang
toward him first, but Farmer John was
a close second, and grasping him warmly
by the hand extended a most hearty well
come.
An hour later the sun broke through
the clouds, and shortly after two men
could be seen lodging the puddles along
the road leading by n of h best farms
In Central Wisconsin. One of the men
was n little bowed, with ono hand rest
ing on his back Just where two wide,
knit suspenders met. The other q little
taller, upright and strongly built, wa
trying to keep up with him. Which wa
happier of the two it would be hard to
tell.
1t is just four years today since then,
and VIII, with a strong hired man, is in
the same back field, mending the old
pasture wall. The other boys are away
at school, and as we are passing SO near
the old farm house, let us peep into the
open door of the long front room.
The two elderly ladies by the window
we have seen before. And the restful
peace on the face of one of them tells
that the time when "'twill be all over
with" has really come.
A young woman with dark, earnest
eyes is fitting back and forth to the
kitchen helping the girl with the dinner,
while every step is taken lightly, as off
and On furtive glances are cast toward
the well worn lounge in the corner. For
don't you see q chubby 2-year-old, with
a pair of gold bowed spectacles In his
dimpled fist, has fallen asleep On grand
pas arm, and grandpa is sleeping too2
We did not intend to say anything
about the baby's name and will not. But
you a always tell when the thin locks
are pulled a little too hard, by the way
the old man OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Greeley in Youths Companion.