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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
HallOO Central,

Give me-, please, Shoninger's Music store. Say Central. wont you please trans init the message to them-they are such a reliable house it is really mot even neces- sary to examine their Pianos-that 1 want them to send me fine Weber Upright just like the one they sold Miss c, a neigh bor of mine. It is just elegant, both in style finish and tons-and say, Central, tell them l shall expect Ane stool and scarf, as gift, one of the Inducements they make for the holidays. Shoninger's s is the only company that favors customers in that direction, but the other dealers, poor fellows they are so poor! I prefer to buy of reliable house one that I know will be here right along and always makes every promise good.
 This manner of buyinga piano 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 every 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. Shoni4ger hy honorable
 straight forward dealings steps in and | makes the sale. Avoid such agents. They are considering your pocketbook more than 1 the quality of the goods they are trying ,Io sell you. We have no state agents, nc 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 l ments for the holidays.
 Please examine onr stock. B. SHONINGER & co. GKo l.. PELHAM, Manager
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08

the government of the country. While the Dominion is in the hands of England it can never hope to attain the highest de- velopment of which it is capable, nor can the people hope to imbibe the pro- gressive ideas that mark the citizens of this republic. Let American spirit and enterprise communicate itself to the Canadians, as it would if the country were made part of our republic, and 1t would be but a short time when the country would show evidence of progress and prosperity that have been and will be wholly absent while it keeps along its present lines of dependence on Great Britain. Of course the debt of Canada, which is now $2S4, ,513, ,000, would make a considerable addition to our own bur- den of indebtedness, but that might be provided for by apportioning the country into states and distributing the debt equally or proportionately among them. The objection of assuring the debt we think will hardly weigh against the grea ter advantages that must be the ultimate result Of unlOn. Inc present. sl Steii i| not favorable for speedy reduction oi that indebtedness-in fact it increased laso year $S4 .652 .0OO, or 4a per cent while the population increasedlbut II per cent and change would be eagerly wei comed by those thoughtful Canadians who are opposed to members of the British royalty being quartered on the country at the expense of the people.
 Senator Morrill's paper, albeit antagon istic to the spirit that favors annexation is valuable and interesting contribution to the subject that lies so close to th' public mind at this time. The facts ant figures found in the paper furnish profit able guide-posts by which to study the question: and though many of his argu ments and conclusions will be rejected by those who favor annexation. they will be none the less entertaining and in structive on that account.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
UNION WITH CANADA.

Senator Morrill, discusses. in paper in the Forum, the question of union be- tween the United States and Canada, and looking at both sides of the ques- ton concludes that it is not for the in terest of our country to agitate the mat ter. If Canada wishes to come and urges her desire. with the promise of making the very best of the situation. he thinks the demand could hardly be refused, but in pecuniary sense. for a long time to come, the United States would be the loser. Laying aside all sentiment in the premises, and looking at the matter in the light of commercial and economic facts, the senator makes q strong argument against pressing the ouestion of union at this time
 1t is undeniable that there is strong feeling in favor of annexation among our northern neighbors, and it is equally certain that annexation would be ulti- mately beneficial to both countries Canada is rich in natural resources and presents opportunities for individuals that would be quickly taken advantage of ii American ideas and feelings permeated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
THE WATERBURY DEMOCRAT.

ply and gives some cogent reasons for its selection. There is no subject be- fore the public mind of Waterbury at present that is of so much interest as this matter of a water supply. and the favor with which Mayor Boughton, than whom no man in Waterbury is better qualified to pass judgment, looks upon inducement to the city fathers to make choice of this splendid body of water.
 The mayors views regarding the gas supply and the abuses that have attended the concession of privileges to local corporations are those of many observing citizens, and we can heartily commend his declaration that mo measure affect ing the interests of this city ought to be passed by the general assembly without the full knowledge and consent of this board or of a meeting of the citizens duly assembled His recommendation that the mayor have casting vote in cases of ties Is an excellent one. but we venture the asSer- ton that any such request would be killed by the republican legislature. Democratic cities are ruled from the state capitol. and it is not likely that the fragrant abuse of minority rule that IS bolstered up by the republicans will be suppressed until they are forced thereto by anoutraged public sentiment.
 | The portion of the message devoted to the matter of a new charter is interest ing It may well be doubted, however, if some of his honor's suggestions on this point will receive favorable consldera- ton. The matter of placing the city s affairs under one board composed of five or seven persons seems to be neither teas- ible nor desirable, and unless his homo T can urge better reasons for it than those embodied in his message the notion will not be entertained for moment.
 Altogether the message is strikingly original document, we'll constructed direct and forcible, and it Is certain tC receive an attention from the public sel, dom awarded to such papers. We hope to see many of its suggestions adopted, and those that do not at first glance seem practicable discussed wisely and i'm; partially in all their bearings as to tn. present and prospective welfare of the City
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
Change of BridSe Material.

Arc VIC going back from iron to stonei The managers of the Pennsylvania railroad have resolved to rebuild all its bridges of short span in brick or stone, instead of iron. It is argued that the weight of locomotives has increased so much of late years that iron bridges, which were built with large mar gin of safety, are now dangerously tried by the trains passing over them, and the ex- pense of inspection and repair of iron bridges represents large interest on their cost. For these reasons the engineers on the road have decided that brick or stone arches, instance than iron trusses, will be cheaper, as we'll as safer, in ths end.-Boston Tran script.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
Hunting Wild Turkeys.

Wild turkeys are hunted ill several ways, but the only true way to hunt them is with gun and dog. Settlers or pointers make most excellent hunters when trained young, and it is a fact that hunting turkeys with them does not injure them for partridge hunting. The plan pursued with us-and I suppose it is the same with all who hunt them, is to start out early in the morning for the feeding grounds of the wild turkeys, and when they are reached to set out the dog, and when we'll trained, upon cross ing the track of the turkeys he will run it as the hound will that of the fox or deer, until he finds them; then, without stopping to ''point," as he would a covey of partridges, he will burst among the flock like torna1.p, barking furiously, and in short time he will have them scattered for half mile to a mihe around.
 Then is tue hunters time. Having located the direction the flock has taken, he pro eeeds to make 'sblind" After waiting an hour or so for everything to quiet down, he gets out his turkey caller" and proceeds to initiate the notes of the old hen. Then, if the flock has never been hunted much, they will begin to answer and gradually approach the blind, sometimes singly or in twos and threes. Then the hunter must be quick and with steady nerves, as they do not wait for any foolishneSs.
 They arc generally shot with Mo- 6 shot, and have killed them with No. 6, always, of | course, shooting at the head. The flesh Is un- fit for the table if the turkey is shot in the body, as the bloodi settles at least an inch around the smallest hole made by shot and cannot be removed by cooking. Turkey | hunting is very exciting, and ono who once gets into a we'll scattered flock never forgets the thrill that passes through every nerve ai he hears the answering calls of the ''wary
 gobbler" and sees him tumble to the crack oi
 his trusty breechloader-a dish fit for king 1 Cor New York Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
GENERAL HARRISON is evidently pro

GENERAL HARRISON is evidently pro tectionist through and through. In get ting together his stable equipment for the white house he will patronize none but hoosier industries He is having a landau and brougham manufactured in Indiana for use at the capital. These will be the first carriages ever employed at the white house that were made west of the Alleghanies. They will be i'll Wash ington several days before the inaugural ton. The president-elect will also buy his horses in the hoosier state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08

THERE were> 359 business failures in tue United States last week-"probably the highest number ever recorded in this country in that period of time. And yet we were told by republican orators and organs that Harrison's cleo ton was to bring the millennium of good times and prosperity. The cam paign of education. like the poor. is likely to remain with Us.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
HENRY f. GILL, M. D.
PHYSICIAN. SURGEON AND OBSTETRlCIAN.
 OFFICE l55 SOUTH MAIN STREET.

OFFICE l55 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
 Free Consultation from a. m. to P. m. Dr Gill has for 21 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 lauies can consult the Doctor in the StricteSt confidence He cures Cancers, TumorS, Piles. Gravel, Stone in the Bladder Dropsy and all Surgical Diseases.
 He also cures NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEM NAL WEAKNESS, ETC.
 Tape worms removed in 2I,hourS 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, l55 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 ful 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 deSrous of more partic- ulars concerning my case can call or address me at BIO North Main street, Waterbury. Conn.
 MRs ANNIE E. BAssETr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08

WASHINGTON will divide attention with Indianapolis for the next six weeks. The Blaine elephant at the capital is just as big as the Harrison pachyderm at Indianapolis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
THE RAILWAY MAIL SESN ICE.


 A good deal of the nonsense that sur rounds the reformed system of civil ser vice is seen in the new rules that are to govern the railway mail service and that have just been promulgated by the civil service commission after having been ap- proved by President Cleveland. Accord ing to the new code, the only persons exempted from it's provisions are the general superintendent and his assistant. These are the very ones who, in nine cases out of ten. if We take other forms of public service that come under the commissions rules for an example. would be unable to meet the require ments of appointment. It would seem that where certain standard of mental excellence is required from subordinates it ought. with greater reason. to be cX- acted from those who are i'll command of them. This is one of the most glaring absurdities of our present civil service relations.
 The new rules provide that all promotions and appoint ments will be made under civil service regulations. Employees can be transferred to postotfices or the post office department if necessary. EXamin ations will be had in orthography lette, writing. penmanship. geography, ant railway mail systems of the state il which the applicant resides. Applicants for appointment must be not less thar IS nor more than 35 years of age. except honorably discharged soldiers or sailors not disabled who will be examined It gard less of age. Examining boards will b, placed in every railway mail division. Al average of 70 per cent must be passed by applicants. and all appoiretmentS must be made from the state or territory when the vacancy occurs.
 The great trouble with this civil servic, humbug is that the applicants are com pe,led to cram themselves with a lot o1 theoretical knowledge that would bt more appropriate to school teacher thar to one who has to do with the practical realities of government service. The re ouirements of the examining boart have little or nothing to do witf what would test the actual fitness of the candidates for the position t, which they aspire. The examination so far as it proves the candidate for otfic the best one for the place, is a farce Small wonder is it that the whole civi service system is looked on as a hNmbus and a fraud and no part of the whol system will be regarded as more of farce than the new rules that are to reg ulate the railway mail service.
 Let the offices be filled by partisans O the administration, and there is mol likelihood that better service will b rendered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
From Experience.

Author-Those articles I wrote before was married called "Hints to Husbands" were so successful that am almost deter mined to begin new series of similar ones.
 Friend-What will you treat on this timsi Author-Advice to single men--Yankee Blade.l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BoxRs. Corner Willow and West Main.
 Exchange Place.
 l4 East Main and Wolcott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private). s3 Iron Bridge, West Main. 24 Waterbury Brass O. (privats) 25 Corner Johnson and watervile 26 Corner Prospect and Grove g Junction North Main, Grove and North Kim. 2s Waterbury Mfg Co.,
 2 Corner Washington and South Main A Waterbury Buckle Co., S5 Benedict < Burnham Mfg Co s6 Waterbury Watch O. priyate) S Corner Grand and South Main 4s Corner Union and Franklin" n. i 4s Soovill Mts. Go, ipfivate9 9'' 45 Corner Clay and Mil 46 No. Hose House, Baldwin. 4 Corner Dublin Street and Dooittle Alley. s1s Corner Meadow and Bank, sl4 Corner Meadow and Cedar street., Sa1 Plume $ Atwood Mia. Co., (priyata,) ass Holmes, Booth < Haydsns, (private.) 324 No. I Hose House. se5 Corner Simons and Burnham streets
 lNsrHucrIoNs TO KEr HoIpRRs
 To give an alarm, open the door. pull the hook down once and let go, then close the door
 Do not pull the hook if the fire bell CT small bell in the box is striking as that indicates an alsrm has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the ar rival of an officer of the Fire Department who permit remaining then the proper ofscer rtp. .sst ~ turn the key to the holder as soon as conyenIhnf $ Always give the alarm from the box nearestths haS' '+'-' s' '' ;. iL,
 Key Holders upon changing their locations vii please leave word with the Chief Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08

WHAT the public would like to know cabinet cards out of his sleeve.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
WATERBURY MEDICAL INSTITUTE

uhI IIlUOuI SI UlOHG IuO
 Office Pariors 52 Bank Street.
 Free Consultation, 9 a. m. to D. m.
 Sunday, to , p. m. ALL CHRONIC COMPLAINTS AND FEMALE
 DIFFICULTIES SPECIALTIES
 The Institute is in charge of skilled and ex- perenced physicians in their several specialtieS They prepare their own medicines and use nothing but the purcSt vegetable extracts. Though educated in tn regular school of prac- tice, they do not contine themselves to practice alone, but ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM MASSAGE BATHS, ETC. and supplied wi h all the modern instruments and scientific appli- ances to effect q rapid and permanent cure in other words the INSTITUTE Is ECLECTIC.
 sSF@ 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 strictest confidence on the most delicate medical subject
 Ladies, married or single, requiring skillful medical services, should call at the Institute be- fore going elsewhere Terms moderate. sSF 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 l furnished on application.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08
THE RED BANDAUA

We believe in thaa part of Belva's plat form published in the DEMOCRAT referring to education, the lack of which is shown by her grammar. But the demand that every husband buy a 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 X Hamlin, Boardman X Gray, Baus, and Wilcox X 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. Call and examine stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08

WASHINGTON EXPRESS.
 For Newburgh. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington with Pullman Sleeping Cars 1O4s pm. Boston, $40 a ni. f'i Worcester, alo am Putnam, s:lo n Wiimantic, $40 am. Hartford, 3:l0 m; return, sse a. III. New Britain, 310 a m; return, a:4S I. ls Danbnry, 1o:4a p m; return, 200 R m Fishkill on Hudson. 1o:As m; return, ls:eo a ID. A. c. KENDALL. Genl Pass Agent, Bost n. 0 H. PLATT, Supt., Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-08

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury PoStofice,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-10-30
Deaths.

Miss Harriet Cole Wheeler, daughter Of
Rev. Joseph II. Wheeler, Sem, Charleston, D
c., died Sept. 2S, 1889.
Mrs. S. w. Rives, widow, died at her home
in this city Friday, Octnlser 4. aged 20 years.
One of her daughters, Mrs. G. ID. Stanley, pass
ed away only Il short time since.
Mrs. NJ. Ehrlich. widow. died suddenly in
Columbia, October 10. She had returned from
an afternoons ride, and half hour later was
found dead in her room. She leaves two
sons. Messrs. Edward Ehriich and Frank
Ehrlich.
The November number of the Culver is, ns
usual. filled with tirSt-clasS reading. and Is IN
its customary uneXceptionable dress. Cassell
& Co., lUi and LOG Fourth Avenue, New iork.
Mr.. Reuben NJ. Martin, Anderson County,
died Oct. ~. His death resulted from q blow
given him by MIR. James KeatOn in - fight be-
tween the two men three days previous to
the death Of Mr.. Martin. With much sadness
we chronicle this unfortunate affair.
Charles K. Schramm died in Columbia Octo-
Der 90 aged 9 years. This young gentleman
by his ability In hlS line of business, that of
draughtsman, and his exemplary conduct
won for himself Il very high place in the re-.
gard of the many who knew him, and his
ambition and devotion to duty opened q
bright future before him. He was a member
of Washington Street Church and Of the
choir.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-10-30
Wednesday, Oct. so, 1889.
Does God Care for Horses and Mnlesc

The regard or disregard shown by
men toward the brute creation is a
more correct indication Of real charac-
ter than the bearing which men show
toward each other. Not only is it asin
and downright disgrace to the hu-
man form for man to abuse or mis-
treat dumb brutes but it is little less a
crime to permit others to do it.. TO
lend or hire horses or mules without
being assured that they are properly
cared for is criminal carelessness. TO
overload horse by taking up foot pas
sengers that can walk with more ease
than the horse may be q kindness to
a pedestrian and an unkindness to the
beast. Many men are willing to "die
for their country" who would not give
dollar to improve the roads in their
neighborhood nor give bushel OF
corn to a poor man to feed his poor
horse that is being plowed to make a
crop. A man that does not regard the
life of his beast is not righteous man,
be his profession what it may and be
the opinion of other people what 1t
may.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-10-30

Psychologists agree that an abun-
dance of sleep is needed by all, in or
der to do the best work, enjoy the best
health and longest life. The number
of hours required for sleep for an adult
varies from six to ten, according to the
temperament, vigor, duties and men
tai condition of the person. Cutter
and others say that women need more
sleep than men.
Energetic people need not be afraid
of sleeping too much. Persons who
feel uncomfortable after sleeping may
generally trace their bad feelings to
other causes than too much sleep,
which may have been heavy by all un-
healthy condition of the blood, want
Of ventilation, or obstructed circula-
ton from improper clothing or posi-
ton. No one should become so IA
tigued by work OF muscle or brain that
Il good nights rest will not follow and
afford complete recuperation.
Only the care Of the sick can excuse
q lack of so essential duty as that OF
securing a sufficient amount Of this
great "restorer, Lalmy sleep" 1t
should be taken regularly, if possible,
when the light and noise and hustle OF
the day cease.
1t is important to have several hours
sleep before midnight, and better to
sleep during the shade Of the night
than when the sun bids all things be
astir; yet it is better to take a nap
during the day than not to sleep
enough.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-10-30
LabOr's Revolution.

In the manufacture of boots and
shoes the work of operators is now
done by l..
In making boxes workers can dc
the work of IS.
In cutting clothing with dies one
worker does the work of 8 by old
methods.
A carpet machine with operator
does the work of Is men.
Modern improvement in manufac
turing flour saves rs per cent in man.
ual labor.
A machine with man and a boy
can make as many cans as 10 men by
the old process.
By the use of mining machines 16(
in q month, can mine as much coal in
the same time as 500 miners by old
methods.
One boy by machinery is turning
woodwork and materials for musical
instruments performs the work OF q
men.
The steam and horse power used in
this country in 1850, was one million
and half, in 1883 it was over twelve
millions,
In the manufacture of carriages il
used to take one man 35 days to make
a carriage. 1t can now be made in Il
days.
In the cotton mills one weaver for.
merly managed one loom; now one
manages from . to 10.
In fact most everything can be
made quicker, better and cheaper in
these days of modern invention.