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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-01-02

for the shrines of the household Idols, thai
onco were-now mine no more"
The old man seemed looking through
fancy upon some bright vision, his lips apart
and finger extended. involuntarily turned
in the direction where it pointed, dreadins
tn see some shadow invoked by its move
ments.
81 once had n mother With her heart
crushed with sorrow she went down to the
grave. once had n wiie-as fair woman
as ever smiled in an earthly home, her eyes
as mild as q summer sky, and her heart as
cherished husbands love. Her eyes grew
dim as the floods of sorrow washeI
owey their brightness, and the loving
heart was broken. l once had a noble, {"
brave and beautiful boy, but he was driven
out from the ruins of his home, an my
heart yearns to know if he yet lives. once
had 4 babe-a sweet smiling babe, hut my
hand destroyed it, and it lives with the One
who loves children. Do not Ee startled,
friends! l am not murderer in the com.
mon acceptation Of the term. Yet there IS n
light in my evening sky. Aspirit mother re
joices over the return Of her prodl gu! son
The wife smiles upon him who again turns
back to virtue aad honor. Tha child angel
visits me at night-fall. and l feel the ~,
lowed touch OF a tiny palm upon my te'er's"
cheek My boy il he vet lives, would for.
give the sorrowing old man for his treatment
which drove him into the world and the
blow which manned him Tor life. God for
give me for the ruin have brought upon in'
and mine"
He again wiped q tear from his eye. My
father watched him with strange interest,
and O countenance unusually pale, and e1
cited by some strange emotion.
II was once a fanatic, and followed the
malign light which led me to ruin. was
fanatic when sacrificed my wife, children,
happiness and home to the accurss1 demon
of the bowl. l was drunkard. From re.
spectablhty and atiuence plunged into deg
relation and poverty. dragged my family
down with me. left wife and children amid
the wreck of their home idols, and rioted at
the tavern. They never complained. yet
they we're hungry for bread One New Years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
THE WATERBURY EVENING DEMocRAT SATURDAY. MARCH B. is.
Where iii. i,aper. Are Published.

Reading ami rciicrtins on the wonder full development of certain special ftat- nres of periodical literature, the subject in it's entirety as related to this country s a wonder Statistics or this topic are never dry And here are some reliable ones Geore r ituwril & 60. have now for more than ,wci,tv years made reports oa the actual i>Sur of American news papers and .naSa2IHtS. The figures of this firm are honest thorough and to he relied upon The periodical publications now lsS!icd III the United States and Cana.ia are tnuiri tu sle divided as fol lows Daily l5l2 tr' weekly 50, semi weekly l9l weekly l3.322. ia weekly, e senl -m,.l,hiy 2:0 monthly l,i92; bi-monihIv D quarterly .03, making n total of 6.3lO
 When credited to the states in which they are published tn" geographical dis trihntion of thes,. periodicals Is shown to be New York, l .6;;. Pennsylvania. l.i63 Illinois, l57, ohio, $40. Kansas. scr Iowa 7S7. iioninion of Canada, 155. Missouri. G,l. thr territories. 66l; Michigan, ;;32. a;;,ss;:, iIus;tts, GA. In diana, Gl2 Nebraska, A2l. Wisconsin. 4Si. Texas, 4GS. California. 463. Mime sota. 31l, New Jersey. 2oT, Georgia, si2; Tennessee. 22. Kentucky 223. Virginia, 2l7. Colorado. 2l3. North Carolina, l94, Arkansas. lSl. Maryland. lSo, Connecti- cut, l73; Alabama, lS7. Maine, l55; Louisiana, li2. Mississippi, l39; West Virginia, l}S, Florida, l2l. New Hamp- shire, iO,. Oregon, lo3. South Carolina, 1Ol. Vermont, G9, District of Columbia, 54, Rhode Island aa, Delaware, 34 Nevada. 27.-Curren, Literature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Youthful ErauSEreSSorS

believe that thcologians, generally speaking, fix the awakening of the juve- nile conscience &t the age of :; and 1 think there is a holy man somewhere ill Alhan Buffers "Iivcs" cannot re- mcmber his name now-who once in q vision (aiter supper of pork chops, l dare sayl. saw "babcs, span long, crawling on the floor of hell" But for my part, iA spite of these weighty au- thorities, refuse to consider boys of : or II as rational creatures. and 1 suppose that even the holy man above referred to would have admitted that if his "babes" had not happened to die at an inopportune moment, they might by ju- dicious treatment have been reclaimed and turned into decent citizens. l look upon criminal boys of II ill precisely the same light as look upon puppies that bite or kittens that stratch. l will not let them bite or scratch me if can help it. But do not regard the biting or scratching from grave moral point of view.-London Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Editor NlnffhcNS' Prayer Book.

When the late Rev Dr. Ingerson died in 1853 the present writer was called on to report the funeral services. In writ ing up the account aiterward occasion arose to make q direct quotation from the Book of Common Prayer, and. not finding the volume on the book shelves of the editorial room. the quest was pur- sued in Mir. Matthews private office. Haven't you q prayer book of your ownt" he asked Here, wait!" Taking a morocco bound copy from his desk. he wrote on it's fly leaf a line of presenta- ton. and lin memory of Dr. IngersolIs 8 funeral" added the date and his own name. and. handing it to the reporter, said: "Thcre's present for you. MT. -. and let me say this: If you don't care to read it for the moral lessons it contains. study it for the sake of it's pure English There's no better use of the language to be found than in that book. l know that's so. he added, with thor oughly characteristic touch of self ap- preciation, "hecause that is an edition of the prayer Look that l read every word of the proof on it myself!' The grateful recipient has studied that cherished book; from what motives no matter, save this: he Las searched it's pages for typographi- cal or teXtual errors and hasn't found one! A closer proofreader, a better printer than Mir. Matthews never lived. Buffalo Express.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
sand of Dazzling Wilderness.

Some sixty miles due north of Fl Paso lies q formation of almost pure gypsum, forming ranges of low, undulating hills, without a speck of mixture, and of a dazzling whiteness. The gypsum occurs in the shape of fine sand, and the dis trict is some twenty-five miles long by six or seven miles wide. The rays of the sun are SO strongly reflected from q bril- liant surface that travelling across the country is almost impossible i'll summer on account of the binding glare and the great heat generated. This gypsum range is locally known as the White Sands. and the White Oaks railroad skirts the eastern border. In one locality on the White Sands there is natural basin like depression. into which num- Der of nvi>h5oring gullies and valleys lead and concentrate, and this basin has, for the first time within the memory of man. been filled by rains. and over 800 acres have been covered several feet deep and transformed into a lake. As the huttom of this lake consists of the purest gypsum. which has been by the water cemented in.o solid snow white mass, it cannot drain off except by the slow process of evaporation. and when the midday sun shines with its full force upon the landscape, the effect of the re- iiection is dazzling and magnificent be-
 yoHd dCscripion There is, probably. no similar scenery anywhere in America Fl i'aso Cor St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
HOME AGAIN l.

DIR GILL takes pleasure in thus announcing his return and is now ready to receive callers at his office, 155 outh Main street, daily as hereto- ore from 9 a. m. to 9 D. m, and on Sunday from l to and to SD. m.
 The DOCTOR is permane tly located in Water bury and will continue to give the sick and afflicted the benefit of his twenty-five years of successful experience in the treatment ot CHRONIC CCOMPLAINTs, SURGICAL DISEASES and FEMALE DIFFICULTIES.
 pR GILL has recently added to h's apparatus for making diagnosis a number of improved astruments, especially for correct anal sis of the urine. All who are i'll doubt about their physical condition should have an examination. The doctor will accurately locate the difficulty. W hat the disease is, how much time will be re- qured for cure d such other inform tion as will be If great value to the patient
 DIR GILL does not claim to be able to cure everyone. Many are incufable, but you can find out the real facts from h.m and what the chances are Hi. system of treatment is in accordance wi the most advanced science i'll medicine and is EtLEC rIC.
 The DOCTOR takes this opportunity of saying to those who called at his office during his absence n the South and to his ratients that tn. can now see him without delay. CONSULTA TION FREE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

after the closing of the polls on election days. The police records of the cities, the experience of the public. prove his assertion to be lie.
 It were better we think to suppress liquor selling outright than to legalize it and then make the state a party to wrong and injustice against those en- gagged in it. The DEMOCRAT is second to none in friendship to tempsrance. but 1t does not believe in injustice to those who have Il right to prt secute on days that are given up to other foriAs Of trade. a business that is recognized and legalized by the state of Connecticut. And again. with the New Haven Regis ter and other journals that believe in equal and exact justice to all. we call on Governor Bulkeley to veto the bill. By such action he will win the respect O! fair-mnnded men everywhere in the state, and of none more than those whC are temperance men from principle rather than desire to fatten off the in discretions of those engaged in the liquor trade
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

MR JOHN w. MASON, the new commis- sioner of internal revenue, taking his cue that offensive democratic partisan ship is a sufficient cause for removal, can find work to do up this way. When he unhe, les his little scalping knife, swings his little tomahawk and takes tine scalp of the mongrel democrat who has an internal revenue commission in these parts, he will have performed an act that will bring no morepleasure to republicans than to nine out of every ten democrats ill Connecticut The scalping process has been delayed too long in this case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
The Suburbs of Melbourne.

One of the most pleasing features of Melbourne is the nearness of the numer- ous suburbs which surround the city proper. During the summer months in- tensely hot winds sweep over the city. spreading discomfort broadcast To es- cape from the facilitating influence of these the Melbournites have only to spend q half hour in the train and they are at the seashore. Many of tho suburban places are called by very English names, such as Kew. Brighton. kensington, Northcote and Newport St. kilda Is one of the more fashionable places of residence. and it is here that part of the play, "The Mystery of q Hanson Cab, was based 1t is only three miles iron, Melbourne and on the shores of Hobso,, bay. Numerous bathing establishments md hotels cater to tEc visitors comfort. New York Commercial Advertiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
FIRE ALARM.

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. Corner Willow and West Main.
 Exchange Place.
 14 East Main and Wolcott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, s1 Horse Railroad Stable (private) es Iron Bridge, West Main. s4 Waterbury Brass Co., tprivateo a5 Corner Johnson and Watervine 26 Corner Prospect and Grove 27 Junction North Main. Grove and North Kim 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co. S2 Corner Washington and South Main S4 Waterbury Buckle Cs S5 Benedict & Burnham Mig, O. ss Waterbury Watch Co., iprivate) SS Corner Grand and South Nain 42 Corner Union and Franklin 4S Scovill Mfg. Co. (private,l 45 Corner Clay and Mill.
 46 No. Hose House, Baldwin, 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittls Alley. s1a Corner Meadow and Bank s14 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. ssl Plume < Atwood Mfg. Co. (private) sss Holmes, Booth < Haydens, (priyatc.) ga No. Hose House, ss5 Corner Simens and Hurnham streets.
 RESTRICTIONS TO KEY HoIpxas.
 To give an ana aiarm m open the door pull the hook Do uot pull the hook if the 6-e bell or .,n.u. in the box is striking, as that indicates aa alllhH has already been given. oe Be particular to remain at tho box unti, th. =. rival of officer of the Fire Departme,ntt me Sl will release the key; or, If crcumstances win ros permit remaining, then the proper of{eer r,s,, os @ turn the key to the hoider As soon As conySn ient Always give the alarm from the box nearest the ire. su0 p''-~S wave "0'u "''a 'ne cn'sf kn{neer S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
THAT SALOON CLOSING LAW.

As details come to light concerning the passage of the law taking from saloon keepers the right to open their places of business after the closing of the polls on election days the injustice of the measure and the underhanded means employed to effect its passage become apparent Its injustice lies in the fact that it takes from men who have paid a license for the privilege of doing legal ized business portioE of the time to which that privilege properly belongs. If the temperance fanatic and his little coterie of kindred cranks who are re- sponsible for this unjust legislation would favor making a rebate for the time stolen from the saloon keepers, the injustice might possibly be more easily borne. Under present conditions the legislation is an act of robbery, a case of petty thieving that should evoke the contempt even of honest total abstainers and prohibitionists.
 There was no call for the passage of such law, and there was no excuse for the underhanded manner in which it was sneaked through. Instead of being referred to the temperance com mittee, where liquor dealers natu- rally. look for matters affecting their business and where they would have been able to give sound views in opposition,it was committed toithe judg
 iciary committee. The gentlemen who have been in Hartford looking after the liquor interests knew nothing of its ex- istence until the announcement was made that it had been favorably reported from the judiciary committee. When these gentlemen asked for a chance to present their views in opposition they were refused. It was a sneaking trick worthy of a man whose consorts are liquor spotters and other vile scnm of civilization that would not be tolerated in the company of decent and honorable men. This creature, whose zeal fol temperance is measured by the opportu- mites that excessive legal restraint gives him to wiring tribute from offending liquor dealers, did not, as might be eX- peCted, hesitate to resort to lylnS ana deceit in order to impress the judiciary committee. When he told the com Inittee that New Haven and other cities ren riot with drunkenness on the nights of elections he told them what he must have known to be lie. Had he con- suited the police records, as the New Ha- ven Register pointed out last evening, or had he given others chance to produce these records, the lie would have been laid bare and himself convicted of false, hood and deceit. It ought, with faiI committee who knew the man, to have taken something more than the unsup- ported word of Dwight Futile to coa- vince them that New Haven or any other city was wholly given up to Bacchus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
An Accom- nioslatiM. Judge.

Dan Langley, Georgia moonshiner, was tried and convicted. At the trial Re told the judge that he was to be married in little over a month, and the judge therefore sentenced him to Imprisonment for just one month. He was thus able to quit jail on q Monday and start for his home ia Gordon co,:illy, where lxa was Go Ee married on the following Weakness day. Iie ~'tas ho siaDkiul for the light scl>.ance that he promised to send the juG@c gallon of the best n,ooEs.,ine whisky to le got. -ChicaSo Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

PRESIDENT HARRISON has probably made a mortal enemy of the editor who did him more good than any other dur ing the campaign by his appointment of Colonel Grant to the Austrian mission. nation, nor will he forgive the man who made it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

THE country seems to be in danger of forgetting that there is man named Levi F. Morton living somewhere in Washington. He isn't of much account apparently now that his pull on Wall still in the land of the living all the same
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

IT looks as though Fanny Davenport could give Mrs Langtry point or two on advertising. Which renews faith in the truism that the art of clever a, = vertising is purely American gift which foreigners cannot steal from us.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

THERE is nothing new but his name about Tom Walters successor. It may be accepted as pretty solid evidence of q great head that MT New prefers an office bringing about S25, ,00s a year, with no social obligations attached. to first class mission at ST, ,500 year. and being called upon to spend it all in putting on airs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

THE senate it is thought may be able to adjourn next week. But if it does President Harrison will have to put on little more steam in making his nomi- nations. If he does'nt there is likely to be an explosion in the ranks of the z. O. p.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

JOHN SHERMAN and Warner Miller ought to start syndicate of disap- pointed politicians. The two would be the biggest toads in the pool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

LOOK in our window tonight and see the fine line of watches we give in our watch clubs. LAKE, STRoBEL te Go, suc- cessors to D. c. Calender, watch makers, jewellers and engravers. Special atten- tion given to repairing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postoffice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

Delivered by carrier to any part of the city pr sent by mail at the following rates:
 One Year ......... $500 Three Months Si .e5 Six Months 2.50 One Month. ....,.... 4sc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

CHRONIC COMPLAINTS AND FEMALE DIE
 FACULTIES, SPECIALTIES.
 The INSTITUTE is in charge of skilled and experienced physicians in their several spe- cialtics.
 They prepare their own medicines and nse nothing but the purest of vegetable extracts. Though educat q in the regular st hool of prac. tice they do not confine themselves to medicine alone, but use ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, MASSAGE, BATHS etc. and are supplied with all the ,dern instruments and scientific ai pli- s.nces tu effect a rapid and permanent cure, in other words the INSTITUTE Is ECLETlC:
 sss- The Combination Method of Healing the sick and curing diseases is most successful and superior to all others.
 Ladies married or single. requiring skillfu. medica services should call at the Institute be- fore going elsewhere. Terms moderate.
 The WATERBURY MEDICAL INSTITUTE is rapidly gaining po..ularity with Brass City res idents Recently t ere have been many remark able cures hat add to the reputation of these skillful phys ysicians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

THE Sun seems to shine for all-and for Jay Gould-these days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic combines the best curative properties, and Is guaran- teed in purity and strength.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
WASHINGTON EMPRESS,

4NcWUutEH. 1HUHuttpuld, HUItiInOr6 0hd Washinst' with Pullman Sleeping Cars. To pm. Boston, 3:10 a M. Worcester, 3:1o am. Putnam 3:1o a "a Willimantic, S:lo nm. Hartford, s:1o m; return, s:s0 a. m New Britain, slo n; return, 9:4s ?. m. Danbury, 1o:4a m; return, 200 am F1shkill on Hudson 1o:42 p m; return 1920 8 m,
 A. c. KENDALL. Genl Pass Axsnt, ao.t.s. c H. PLATT, Surt.. Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

OrFIcE-l01 south Main Street.
 Holohan's Block RoonisT, and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
DR. B. G. RYDER,

Albany -ntist,
 i33 Bank str et, Waterbury. TEETH FILLED WITHOUT PAIN, WE NEV- FIR WEDGE TEETH BEFORE FILLING. Teeth extracted without pain by the use of Ryders gas of vitaized air made fresh every ay. Anyone can take it with perfect safety, young or old,
 Teeth Extracted, 25 cts, Teeth Cleaned, S5 cts Gas or Air Administered, D cents, Teeth Filled with Amalgum, 25 cents. Teeth Filled with Silver, 50 and 15 cents. Teeth Filled with Gold, $1 and upwards. A SET OF TEETH, $500
 BEST SET OF TEETH, $500 THERE IS NO BETTER MADE NO MATTEL;
 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. II. East Main street, Rochester, N. Y. Over First National Bank, Scranton, Pa. 27a Main street, Bntfalo, N. Y. Over First National Bank, Bnghampton, N. Y.
 OFFICE OPEN AT ALL HOURS
 DR. G B. RYDER.
 Manager of this Office DR. NJ. L. RYDER. Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
A DEMOCRATIC JOURNAL,

c. & M. T. MALoNEY, PRoPRIEToRs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-06
aAILoWN.I..

Mr.. Hsstsrt Hs ses Of Brooklyn, r. r.,
Who vith his family has been spsnding bis
vacation Il his fathers home o. L0gdos
Hill, started for New York yesterday fore
noon.
Letters from Charles City, report Aiss
Emma Sylvester, Who vent from here few
months ago hoping to improve her health. -
no better, but rather Seems to be falling,
much 70 the regret Of her many friends.
Among those Who are Ia attendance On the
fair u Bangor, are c. T. Noscross. George
Thompson and several others.
Mf. George Tovle Of Gardiner, associated
With Arthur Berry in the insurance business,
vss 10 the city yesterday.
Many Of our spoftsmen are improving the
pleasant ves,heT 10 hunting. fishing, etc
Miss Nellie Hamilton returns u her sitas-
ton in Hollandefs, Boston, next Sunday
night, after having spsnt pisAsAnt vacation
II her home.
The school committee and members Of the
city governmens met - by appointment at
tvo O'Clock yesterday afternoon. and looked
over tho Classical school buildinss, etc, but
have not - yet come to any decision.
Mr.. John E~ers Of Boston, 10 in the C ~
for few days.
The city government rooms are soon "a
undergo much needed repairs.
The fire department are 70 make hne
display Saturday evening. The FIRE COM
panies Of Gardiner are invited 10 join in the
parade. and . fine band will also add much
70 the occasion.
Miss Hattie Jones, who lately went west
10 much pleased with the change Of seems
and climate, and 10 improving in health,
which 10 good news to her many friends.
Belle Foote came on the boat "wednesday
She has spent the last six weeks with hei
sister, Mrs. Mariner, iL Cambridge, Mass.