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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A .JUCE TREE

There is hollow old oak tree on the town and county line between. Lebanon
 and Columbia, Conn.,, says q paragraph that is going the rounds, that for several years distilled instead of sap very fair
 brand of oak-tanned' 'blue-gras whisky, New England rum, and occasionally, in droughty weather, domestic ales and beer. During all that time the officers o1 the law had remarked a phenomenal overflow of spirits on the part of the staid and pious old farmers of Lebanon who voted for prohibition, and they readily understood that somebody had a cache of balm somewhere within the town limit, but every raid they made on the premises of suspected persons was un ru tful. It was not until few weel 6 ago that the secret of the hidden rum was laid bare by deacon in the church, who accidentally stumbled on the bank of exchange and deposit in the silent and faithful oak. As he was man un- troubled with no-license thirst, he gave the whole thing away. Piece by piece the news transpned that the old oaken bank had been in the hands of a dexter ous and thrifty receiver, a Lebanon man, who twice week filled the oaks till with rum, gin, whisky or beer from N ,rwich, and nightly a stockholder ol two came stealthily with jug, or milk can, or tin pail and drew on the funds. In payment for the privilege he left col lateral security by the side of the deposit in the tree. Since the good deacon's fortuitous trip to the tree the oak bank has gone into involuntary liquidation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A CHEERFUL CHAPTER,

HE who said that beauty is but skin ieep never examined the inwardness of a watermelon.
 A sPARK-ARREsTER is a recent locomo- tive device, but nothing seems to fill the bill of spark-arrester so well as 3 good, healthy dog with a knack of holding on.
 SOME one asked an old lady about a sermon: ''Could you remember it?'' Remember it? La. no; the minister couldn't remember it himself. He had it written down."
 EVERY bicyclist should use his per- sonal influence to secure good roads, but this duty does not require him to get off his wheel over the handles and smooth the highway down with the back of his neck.
 EXPLAINING Q proverb.-"Papa, what does this mean: It is better to give than receive?'" asked little boy of fond parent. ''It means, my son, that your mother finds more pleasure in featuring me than I do in hearing her."
 sHAIR cut, sir?'' sNo, only a shave. !" ''Bay rum, sir? Your face looks a little rough" "Yes, you shaved me last week. Have I my choice of liquids?'' Certainly, sir" "Then give me a little chloroform before you begin, please!'
 THERE goes man down the street, Charley, who I wish would make it a practice of wearing felt slippers about the house." Why on earth are you in- terested in what he wears upon his feet, Fred?" ''That very thing interests me deeply. You see the old gentleman forbids me paying attentions to his daughter, Mamie."
 SHE-"Speal1 out, MT. Prudence, if you have any thing to say" He-''No, thank you. There's photograph hid under the center table, your little brother is under the sofa, the hired girl is listening at the key-hole, and your mother is looking over the transom. The only thing that restraints me is my doubt as to the whereabouts of your l father.''
 AMONG the wealthy but somewhat uncultured patrons of certain Ohio | college is a liberal-minded Cleveland merchant, who was recently invited to an alumni dinner and was called upon | for a speech. With much confusion he rose to respond and began by saying My friends, you know I'm not col lege man, and can't make speech. ] l don't even know whether the refresh. ment class comes previously before o1 | previously after the sycamore class but" The conclusion of the sentence was lost in applause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
New Sphere for Women.

While young women are looking over the fields for lines of activity allowable for them to follow for subsistence, it probably does not occur to them that membership in fire companies can come in their range. A recent London paper speaks of women in that city having gone to Paris to give instructions to French women as to service they can render at fires. It is not very fully in- dicated what their assignments are in connection with fires. They do not, of course, help operate the machines or wield the axe, but it is said they have saved many lives by entering buildings where practicable and encouraging frightened and timid females to use the fire escapes. They are said to become quite fearless in this work. and really render valuable services. They are women in good standing, and do not lose in repute by their connection with the fire department. Still, it is not likely to be crowded vocation.-N. Y. Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mrs. Susan Bretzfelder, dry goods dealer in New Haven, Conn.,, is fnan cially embarrassed.
 Three nuns of the Order of St. Fran cis have been imprisoned at Munich for cruelty to their pupils.
 John J. Gibbs, of Boston, Mass, acci- dentally killed himself while hunting in Beaufort County, $. C.
 The Rev. Charles E. Vannorden. D. D.. of Suffield, Conn.,, was elected Pres ident of the Elmira Female College.
 Lorillard's Brick Works at Newport, N. J., were damaged by fire to the eX- tent of SlO 900. The fire started in the boiler room.
 Barney Fallis was killed at Albany, Mo, yesterday, by Silas Harrad and his two sons in dispute over the sale of a farm.
 Jack Barnitt says he can find backing up to S1, 900 for Patsy kerrigan, of Bos- ton, against Jack McA uliffe, Billy Myers or Billy Carroll.
 Natural gas was discovered while boring for water at Redfed. $. D. The pressure is so great that gravel is thrown sixty feet into the air.
 Joe McAuliffe. the Frisco giant, is eager to meet Jake kilrain. He claims tLat he can be backed for $1O, 900 if such match is arranged.
 William Mcdonald, laborer, fell from the parapet of five story building to the sidewalk in Cleveland, Ohio, yeSterday, and was instantly killed.
 Mrs. Alexander Williams and her mother have been arrested at Niagar a Falls for the murder of Williams, who was found dead in bed with his skull fractured.
 While sleigh-r1ding at Vancouver, B. C., C. D. Campbell, Joseph Locke and J. S. Bodwel1 were instantly killed by falling tree. Two other occupants of the sleigh escaped unhurt.
 Frank Dermott, one of the most prom inent flour manufacturers in Troy, N. Y., was taken to jail while intoxicated. He died there last night. and it is be- leved death was due to alcoholism.
 Mrs. Mary c. Denman died at her home in Elizabethport, N. J., aged S3 years. Her husband was the principal heir of the Denman estate, which com prised the most populous part of the town.
 The furnaces of the Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Company at Columbia, Pa., which have been idle three years, are being repaired to be put in blast imme- diately. They are among the largest furnaces in the State.
 The Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley and Reading Companies are advancing 2 rates on iron to local points. These rates have been advanced recently and are now 20 per cent. above what they were two months ago.
 William Colby, head brakeman on the New York Central Railroad was killed about half a mile this side of By ron, N. Y. It is supposed he was struck by the water tower as the train was II Il T in Buffalo.
 tha ma}os faad citv S onsrgl Tribune a:or aud od the best known newspaper man in South Dakota, died suddenly Thursday morning of apoplexy.. He was born in Columbia County, O., and leaves a widow and three children in that State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
LA GRlPPE'S MARCH.
1t Finds Victims All Over the
 United States.
A TENDENCY TO PNEUMONIA.
Health Boards Claim There is No Danger of Serious Results from the Epidemic

No Less than 5000 Cases Reported from
 ton-Senator Ingalls, Suffering from an
 Attack-Physicians Busy in Rochester
 Reports from a Number of Cities.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The number oi persons in New York and Brooklyn suf- fering from influenza is large and con- stantly increasing. In most cases the patient is subjected to severe muscular pains, catarrh, great debility, etc., with numerous concomitant discom- forts, varying in different cases, some cases running into affections of the bowels and others to those of the lungs.
 While no instance of death due di- rectly to influenza has been reported, the number of deaths from pneumonia cate some connection between the cpl demic of so-called influenza and pneu- monia. There is hardly a business house or an office downtown whose force of clerks has not been shortened moro or less by La Grippe. Quite a number of policemen and firemen are laid mp. The same state of affairs ex- ists in Brook yn and Jersey City, The health boards of all three cities claim that there is no danger of serious re- suits from the epidemic.
 When reminded that the disease is taking on more serious form in Flu rope, they point to the lightness of the attacks here, and say that the malady could grow much worse without becom ing dangerous to life.>
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28

 fs type of thousands of young girls who are emerging from the chrysalis stage of their Nervous, excitable. irritable, stirred by strange, unknowable forces within them, each es a mystery unto herself. our girls need oversight. and the aid of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, to safely carry them through many lives, alas, are sown the seeds of dis dressing forms of diseases peculiar to the will prevent all such diseases, or cure them if they have already seized victim. Woman owes 1t to herself, to her family, and to her her then not neglect the sure means of cure. "Favorite Prescription is a legitimate medi- cine. carefully compounded by an experienced and skillful physician, and adapted to woman 6 delicate organization. It is purely vegetable in its composition and perfectly harmless in it's effects in any condition of the system. Sold ol by druggists; $1.OO. or six bottles for Copyright, 1888, by WORLDS DIS. MED ASSN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
One-Tenth of Boston Has It.

BOSTON, Dec. 2s.-The influenza is on the increase here. It is safe to say that over one-tenth of the population is affected by it. The symptoms are more like those of the common intiu- enza. Affections of the lungs are also more numerous than usual, but physi- clans do not consider the situation alarming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Politicians Sneezing to Kill.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec 2s.-There arc scores of cases of influenza in this city, but all of them so far in very mild type. It prevails mostly among chill dren and young folks, though some of the State politicians, assem- bled here for the Senatorial fight, are sneezing to kill and make the corridors of the hotels resound with the current La Grippe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
X Good Grip in Albany.

| ALBANY, N. Y., Dec. 2S.-La Grippe has taken a good grip in Albany and some people are beginning to get alarmed, although physicians here say that the attacks are very light and not at all to be seriously thought of. In nearly all the large stores and factories the forces are depleted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Among NorfOIk's Best Circles.

NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 2S.-Norfolk has Russian influenza in mild form, and it is estimated that there are as many as two hundred cases of it in the city. Most of those who have contracted the disease move in the best circles. The negroes seem to be entirely free from the epidemic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Several Cases in Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N Y., Dec. 2S.-There are
 several cases here of what is con-
 sidered by the sufferers to be Russian influenza, but the doctors without ex- ception diagnose it as a ombination of hard cold and imagina tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Pittsburg Expects Lots of It.

cases of genuine influenza are reported in this city, but as yet no epidemic has resulted. Prom inent physicians who have been through similar plaques ex- pect La Grippe to reach here in all it's violence before another month has passed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
More Victims in Worcester.

WORCESTER, Mass Dec 2s.-La Grippe has many victims in this city. One large dry goods store having thirty clerks on the sick list. Nearly every large concern reports it's prevalence among their employees. One physician says that among his patients are sev- eral who are almost com mpletely prostra- ted With nervous exhaustion as 8 re- sult of the attack.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
A Dozen Cases in Bradford.

BRADFORD, Pa., Dec. 2s.-About a dozen cases of influenza have developed here. The symptoms are weak eyes, pains in the back and chest, violent coughing and sore throat. All of the cases are severe,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Has Reached Easton, Pa.

EAsTON, Pa., Dec. 2S.-The Grip has reached Easton and it's first victims are Telgman Lautfer, assistant editor and Nm. Neimay, reporter for the Daily Express" The latter is confined to hi he'd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
e,OOO Cases In Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S.-There are probably not less than 3, 900 we'll defined cases of La Grippe in this city. It attacked all classes alike. and in some families four mem bers out of six were laid m with if
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
WATERBURY pOST OFFICE

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28

JAMESTOWN, N. Y., Dec. 2S.-Physi- clans report number of cases, the symptoms of which resemble those describing tho influenza. No obstinate cases have yet developed, however.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Senator Ingalls Attacked.

ATCHIsoN, Kas., Dec. 2s-The first man known in this State to be seized with the Russian influenza is Senator James J. Ingalls,. He was taken with cold and aches and pains last night, and to-day he has been stiff and sore and sneezing all day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Physicians Busy in Rochester.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Dec. 2S.-There is great deal of influenza in this city. ] It is not of a severe type but extremely annoying. Physicians are kept busy handling it with success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-28
Big Death Roll in Paris.

PARIS, Dec. 2S.-It is reported that 5S0 deaths have occurred from influenza within A hours. The papers print this report but some of them doubt the fig ures, claiming that they are 100 too hi rh
Democratic messenger., 1889-12-21
POSnerS'

THERE is one joke on wo.
men, which appears in the
same column with the mother
in-law and fall bonnet business
which is justitiablc and well
aimed. This is in regard TO
the foolish habit OF kissing
which prevails among women.
1t is hard TO see why it is done.
IL you ask women about il.
one in four will tell you that
she does not like il and would
like TO drop it, but that they
expect ii, you know Indeed,
so far has the objection to in
discriminate kissing among
women gone that there are
anti-kissing societies in many
places the women who be.
long pledge themselves not to
kiss any women in public, and
only those whom they care for
in private.
Democratic messenger., 1889-12-21
Notice to Creditors.
Eugene {. Payne
Versus
Ills Creditors.


IN the Circuit Court for Worcester com.
", October Term. 1889. To wii-Decem.
her 9th. 1889.
THE petition of Eugene G.. Payne with
the schedule and affidavit having been
read and considered. |. Francis Henry
Purncll. Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Worcester County. do thcreupon appoint
Clayton J. Purnell. Preliminary Trustee
for the benefit Of the said petitioner and
his creditors, and direct that he give bond
To the State Of Maryland conditioned for
the faithful discharge of his trust in The
penalty of Five Hundred Dollars with
securities To be approved by me. and do
further order the said petitioner To mn.
pear before the Circuit Court for W0rres.
ter county ON the first Tuesday after third
Monday in MAY. 4. d.. iS50. 10 answer
such inierrogatories and alls cations MS
his creditors, cnd0rscrs or surcties may
propose or allcgc against him and that he
give at least forty days notice thereof 10
his creditors, which said notice shall he
published weekly for the period of forty
days by inserting copy Of this order in n
newspaper printed In Worcester county
once week for the said period Of forty
days.
FRANCIS Henry PCRNELI., Clerk.
True Copy.
Test FRANCIS HENRY PrRNELi.. Clerk.
Dec ii.Gt
Democratic messenger., 1889-12-21
Holiday Excursion Tickets On the
PENNSYLVANIA Hkailrt,asl.

Pursuant To the usual policy ol aiding
its patrons In the interchange of social
visits during the holidays. the Pcnnsylva.
MA Railroad Company will. this season.
place on sale nj MI lis ticket offices. excur.
sion tickets ,o be sold between the various
stations On the system nj The nate Of two
cents per mile In each direction.
The holiday excursion tickets will he
sold from December 2isi, 1889, To .Ianm.
ary isi. is5O. inclusive, valid inr return
until January 9Th. 1890. inclusive.
This arrangement. however. does not
apply To- The sale of excursion tickets De.
tween New York and Philadelphia. bal.
timorc and Washington. in either dircc.
tion. nor between any one of the above.
named cities and any other Of these men.
toned.
Democratic messenger., 1889-12-21
Order Nisi.

Charles l.. Tniii. Assignee of Joseph
Godfrey,
IersHs
Alexander u. Irwin and Rose \. IRWIN
his wife. Il a.
In the Circuit Court ior Worcester coun.
~. la Euily. M. ia:s2, November Term,
1889. to Wit -Decembcr 9Th. 1851
ORDERED. tlai the sale made aud re-.
ported by George ". Purncll. Trustee for
The sale of the real estate in the al'oyc
cause mentioned. he ratified aud confirm.
c,i. unless cause 10 the contrary thereof
he shown on or before the a9ih day nf
December. inst. provided u copy of This
order Is inserted IN some newspaper print.
ed in Worcester county. once in each of
three successive weeks before the ?9ih
day of December, IN the year Eighteen
hundred aud eighty nine.
The report states the amount Of sale 10
be- $iaO0OO.
FRANCIS lIENRy PrRSELi.. Clerk.
True Copy.
Test FRAxcis HENRY PuRSELI., Clerk,
dec .'3i.
Democratic messenger., 1889-12-21

Real the following: Mr.. &. n. Morris.
Newark. Ark, says: WAS down with Ah-
sccss of Lungs. aud friends and physicians
pronounced me an lncnrable COnsump-
live. Brgan taking DIR. Kings New Dis.
covcry for Consumption. ann now on my
third hottie. aud able io oversee The work
on my farm. II is III. finest medicine
ever made"
Jesse Mid,ilcwari. Decatur. Ohin. saws !:
"Iiad II not been for Dr. Kings New bis.
covcry for Consumption | would have
died of Lung Tronblcs Was given up
hy doctors. Am now In hest of health"
Try II. Sample lDttlcs free nj u. u. Cot.
tingi,an, & Cos Drugstore.
Democratic messenger., 1889-12-21

PLuM PuppiNG Wrrnour
EGGS. Chop halfa pound of
suet and mix il with one pound
Of flour, one pound OF stoned
raisins. four ounces of bread
crumbs, a gill of molases, a
grated nutmeg. and half a
teaspooniul OF cinnamon. Boil
four hours.
CHRISTMAS GINGER CAKES. -
Rub half a pound of fresh but.
tier into a scant pound OF flour;
beat four eggs, add one pound
of poudered sugar. the grated
peel of a lemon. and a tea.
spoonful OF extract Of ginger.
Mix all together well. Roll
thin. cut in small oval cakes.
sift with powdered sugar. and
bake in a slow oven until pale
brown.
Democratic messenger., 1889-12-21
ESDAY,
January 14th, 1890.
Al II o'clock 4. NJ. all

At II o'clock \. NJ, all
the right, title and interest of Edward +.
Holloway. in and to the following prop
criy. To wit: All that House and Lot in
the town of Berl,n where the said Edward
=. Holloway now resides. being the same
property which was conveyed TO him, the
said Hollowa, by Cyrus l.. Williams, as
by reference To The land records Of Wor.
ccs,er County will appear.
TERMS: $3.50 In cash on the day of
sale; the balance in two equal ins,alments
Of six and twelve months. 10 be secured by
bond Of the purchaser. with surciics To be
by the undersigned. and bear.
ing interest from the day oi sale.
EMORY T.. BELL.
dee ai.is. Permanent Trustee.
Democratic messenger., 1889-12-21
DRi'NkENNESs-I.i HABlT-IN
all the World There u hut One Cure
nr. MMimcs' N;OldlenSpecltlr.

II can he given In cup of tea or coffee, with
out the knowledge Of the person taking u.
affecting u speedy AMI permanent cure. .whcth-
cr the patient IL moderate drlnkcr or an
clct.olic wreck. Thousands Of ,iriinkarsis have
been curesl who have taken the Golden Spcci-
to-,iay think they quit drinking of their own
free will. No harmful effect results from It's
administration Cur.s Guaranteed. Scnd for
circular AMI full particulars. Address In com
Cincinnati. Ohio. nov. 20
Democratic messenger., 1889-12-21
Notice to Creditors.

THE undersigned hereby gives notice
that he has obtained from the Or.
| phnns' Conr, for Worcester county
Letters Tcsiamcniary upon the estate "f
JOHN II. VINCENT,
late of said county. deceased. An persons
having CLAIMS against the said estate are
hereby warned To exhibit The same with
the vouchers III, reni. io the subscriber.
on or before the l4,ii day of.Imme. in the
year 1890. otherwise they may bc cNclud.
ed by law from the benefits thereof
ALBERT ". IANKFORD,
Executor
Test; Tmos. u. prRNELI.
Dee. ii.:ii. Register of Wills