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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
MlRTHFUL MORSELS.

A wELL-KNowN Cardinal says gentle. man is one who never inflicts pain. On which a wit remarks: "This. is hard on the dentists"
 A CLERGYMAN one hot Sunday ob- serving deacon asleep in church called out: 'sBrother Austin, please open the window little. Physicians say it is unhealthy to sleep in 8 hot room"
 A ROBUST countryman, meeting phy- sician, ran to hide behind wall. Being asked the cause he replied: ''It is so long since I have been sick that am afraid to look a physician in the face
 ssAFTER a1,'' remarked the student of Scripture, ''Samson was tho greatest dramatic actor who ever lived" "HOw do you make that out?" queried the listener. ''Why, no man." exclaimed tho speaker, s'ever brought down tho house as he did"
 A MAN wrote to friend in Greece ask ing him to purchase books. From neg igence or avarice he neglected to exc cute the commissions; but fearing that the correspondent might be offended he exclaimed when next they met: s'My dear friend, never got tho letter you wrote me about the books.''
 GOVERNMENT CLERK (to bosom friend) -"Just got myself into horrible mess! went yesterday to see two doctors, and obtained from each medical certificate one certificate of health for the life insurance company and the other cer- tificate-of illness to inclose in my petit tion for leave of absence. And there, if I didn't go and put them into the wrong envelopes!'
 Mss CYNTHIA MUsHRooM-'sNow, papa, do be careful at dinner and don't mortify us before MT. Stuyvesant Sturte- vant." Mrs. M.-"Yes, Phineas, do mind your manners, and remember all them little points in that book about etiquette that I have been reading to you" MT. M.-''Well, that's all right. You kin go ahead and arrange things to suit yourself, but I'm darned if eat pie with fork for nobody"
 'IsN'T it glorious weather?" he said to the man on his left on the street-car platform. II will look into the matter and see," was the quiet reply. ''Say, 1 your liver is out of order," continued the | other. ''Take some blue mass at once" | ''That was a rather queer conversation" :" | observed passenger who had over l heard it, after the liver-ailing man had l got off. ''Oh, had to hedge," replied the other. After had spoken of tho weather I recognized him as lawyer. He was going to write an opinion and
 send mo bill. I'm a doctor and so I gave him medical advice as an otfset.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. Corner Willow Vest Main. Exchange placc. Ii East Main and We Sott Road. 1o Corner Cherry East &ain, 2i Horse Railroad Soable (private). B Iron Bridge, West Main. a4 Waterbury Brass Co. (private.) 25 Corner Johnson and WateryiHe a6 Corner Prospect and Grove. s7 Junction North Main, Grove and North Els. aS Waterbury Mfg. Go. 32 Corner Washington and South Main. 34 Waterbury Buckle Co. S5 Benedict .N Burnhan Mfg. Co. 36 Waterbury Watch Co .(priyate) 3S Corner Grand and South Main. 42 Corner Union and Franklin. 43 Scovill Mfg. Co (private.) 45 Corner Clay and Mill. i6 No. Hose House, Baldwin. 4 Corner Dublin Street and ittitAIley. 312 Corner Meadow and Bank 314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. sa1 Plume < Atwood Mfg Co. (priyateo 3a3 Holmes Booth tS Haydens (private) 32i No. Hose House. 52o Corner Simons and Burnham streets
 INSTRUCTIONS KEY HOLDERS
 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 or small arm in the box is striking as that indicates an alnbe has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the ar rival of an officer of the Fire Department, who will release the key. or, if circumstances will not permit remaining, then the proper officer vii! re turn the key to the hcider as soen convenient
 Always give the alarm from the box nearest the fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
EMPIRICAL SQUIBS.

TIE model husbands are the men who never marry.
 IT is an unfeeling married man who declares that his wife is always pensive when she is not expensive.
 WHEN you are parting with an ac- luaintance and he says: s'Oh, by tho way'-get out your pocket-book.
 NOTHING ever causes a young man greater surprise than to find out that some one has fallen in love with his sister.
 A WRONG diagnosis Physician-sI think your liver is out Of order." Bill ings-''Hardly. Liver is always in crder. 1 board.'
 THAT slippers are now made of paper and shingles of stone is, in the mind of tho small boy, ample confirmation of the law of compensation.
 Boss, kin git de job ob cleanin' out dis heah bank?" .'No, no, my good man. You are too late. The cashier has already attended to that
 IT was very ungallant in the old bach elor, who was told that a certain lady had .'one foot in the grave" to ask if there wasn't room for both feet.'' WHEN young lady begins to mani fest an interest in the arrangement of a young mans cravat he wants to be as careful as he can possibly be or he is gone.
 LITTLE DICK-''Do you go to circuses? Circuses is wiclled.' Little Jack Yes; the big shows is wicked, but the ten-cent shows ain't. Pop always takes us to them"
 THEEE are two great needs of our present civilization - a flannel shirt that will not shrink and a white vest that can be washed without losing it's | responsibility.
 RoBBEE-''I have you in my power! I am the king of the outlaws! Hand out | the cash." CaShlcr-''I have never seen | you before. You will have to be iden- | tified before we can do business.'' A GREENsBURG (Pa.) man who made application for a marriage license stated on oath that hunting for money" was his occupation, and that of his pros | pective wife was nome adornment."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Closing

MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.
 Butter-Market firm. Creamery. Eastern, 25c.a2Sc.; western. 24c.a27c. Elgn, 2Sc.a 29c.; imitation. 20c.a23c. Dary-Eastern, half firkin tubs, 20c.a25c. western, 16c.alSc He.
 .Cheese-Market dull Factory-New York Creamery-New York, part skins, 7c.aSc.; Pennsylvania, part skins, 2c.a5c.: full skins, 2c.a4c.
 Eggs-Market dull. Fresh-Eastern. firsts. 25c.a26.; Canadian, frsts, 200. .a22c.; western, firsts. 2314c. a24. Limed-Eastern, frsts, 17c.a 17lac.: western. firsts, 1Sc.a1Slse. Canadian, irsts, 17c.17Mc.; imported, l7c.a19
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Order of Notice.
Joel B. Wheeler
 ys Order of Notice. Daniel F. Dalton, ct al

yS Order or NOClce. Daniel F. Dalton, ct al
 State of Connecticut, District of Water
 bury, ss December 18th, A. D., 1889.
 Upon the complaint of said Joel B. Wheeler, praying for the reasons therein set forth fol foreclosure and possession of mortgaged premises, now pending return able on the first Tuesday of January, A. D. 1890, before the district court of Water bury, in and for the district of Waterbury, to be holden on the first Tuesday of Jan uary, A. D. 1890. John Dalton and William Dalton, it appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority, that the said defendants are residing in Chicago, Illinois, and absent from this state,
 Therefore, ordered, that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in tine DAILY DEM ocRAT, a newspaper printed in Waterbury, six days, weeks successively, commencing on or before the 14th day of December, A.D., 1889, by leaving true and attested copy of said complaint, citation and order of notice with the defendant on or before the day of -, by deposltlng a copy of said citation and order of notice in the postoffice, postage paid, directed to said defendant at Chicago, Illinois, on or before the 25th day of December, lSS9, by some proper officer or person indifferent.
 D. F. WEBSTER,
 Clerk of District Court of Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Would You Believe

The proprietor of Kemp's Balsam gives thousands of bottles away yearly? This mode of advertising would prove ruinous if the Balsam was not perfect cure of Coughs and all Throat and Lung troubles. You will see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Don't hesitate! Procure bottle to-day to keep in your home or room for imme- diate or future use. Trial bottle free at all druggists Large size soc and $1 .OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

BROWNING, who in his poem, "Sum- mum Bonum," wrote correctly Ill speak ing of the bag of the bee in which the honey is deposited for conveyance to the hive. had the advantage of latter day knowledge over the Latin poet "ho wrote of the ruler of the hive as being king. The king is a queen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

OUR postal regulations will have to oe revised if the remains of the dead are to be transmitted through the postofhce. All that is left of the body of the late Dr Bartlett of Milwaukee, who recently died in southern California, was receiVeo at his home by mail the other day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

new French invention IS smoke h,,,b intended to be fire into the ranks of the enemy who use smokeiess po"oei' and obscure his view.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-For New England, Light rain; warmer: easterly winds.
 For Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsyl- vania and New Jersey: Light rain; warmer; southerly winds.
 For Western New York and Western Penn sylvania: Rain; warmer; southerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

Jr is said that the first thing that the new government of Brazil did was to send telegram to the Rothschilds ask ing for their continued financiai suppo,'' and the reply received was favoraole' and undoubtedly did much toward sollo- living the new government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

There is no reason why Merioen xbon,d not remain as it used to De d good republican and therefore WEI managed city.-Hartford Courant'
 Philadelphia for instance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

Entered as second class matter at the water bury Postofice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

n.,;vered by carrier to any part of the city or ..nt by mail at the following rates
 S5oOI Three Months. 1o One ntb. 50 One Month";. 41'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
WATERBURY & CONNECTICUT M RIVER RAILROAD.

M RIVER RAILROAD
 IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER Is, 1SS9 FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL Lea> Waterbury, New England station, s:s5 am, 12:55. i:30, 6.42 D. m. Leave Waterbury, Dublin street. 5:Go a. m, 9;lo am: 1:10, 441, *1:0a D. III. Leave Meriden, 9:oo a. h., 1:51, 5:45 D. m, FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY, Leave Cromwell, 6:30 q. m. 1918. 4:a0 D. rn Leave Merden, West Main street, 7:02, 9:20 a, m. 12:51, 800, 6:35 D. Arrive at Dublin street, 1:l0. "'t1 a. m 1855, $50, ,:5J D. m. Arrives Waterbury, x. F. station. 1:55, 1o:26 q. m. 1850, 6:05, S:05 p. m. *For Meriden and way stations ouly, arrive at I:o2 r. m. All u ainS arrive at and leave West Main street, Meridcu
 CHAS. Nj. CRAH FORD. Supt.
 Meriden conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Money on call to-day per cent.
 RONDS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18
Store to Let.

ON CHURCH STREET, Naugatuck, a U new store, 20 by 52 feet. Fine plate glass front.
 EDWARD F. CoNRAN,
 Naugatuck, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-18

J. F. PHELAN's 50 cts tea is unequaled for strength, favor and fine quality.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-03-28
Notice Of Final Proof.
Land Office at Helena. Mont.

Land Office at Helena. Mont,
February :, lss9.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inteil-
tion To make final proof in sup
port Of his claim, and that said proof will
he made before the Clerk of the Fourth Ju-
dicial District Court i'm and for Fergus
county, at Lewistown, Mont. on March %,
1859, viz
James Allan.
who made pre-einption dccaratory state
nent No. ..sji, for the W. NEl and WI
SCI, Sec. %, rp. Ii ", Il. II h.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz: John Scott.
Charles J. knowles, William Il. Beattie and
George II. Beatte all of stanford, Mont.
Any person who desires to protest
against the allowance of such proof or who
knows ot any substantial reason. under q he
law and the regulations of the Interior DE
partment, why such proof should not he
allowed, Will be given an opportunity at
the above mentioned time aud place to
cross-examine the witnesses of said claim
ant. and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant.
S.W. L,NoHo.Nt, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-03-28
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
LAND OFFICE At HELENA NJ. r.,
March .. lSS9.

LAND OFFICE At HELENA NJ. T.,
March ., lSS9.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to lake final proof in support Of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Probate Judge of Fergus County,
Montana, at Lewistown, Mont, on April
10, 1859, viz:
William Crewtzmam,
who made presumption declaratory state
ment No. 1885. for the NJ SEA, SWi, NEt,
NEl SWt, See. l3, To-. 10 n, X. III T..
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz: William To-
gan and Jasper Bedford, of TIBET, Mont.
Isaac Is. Dawkins and William Havilen, OF
Cottonwood, Mont.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows
of any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations of the Interior Depart
ment, why such proof should not be al
lowed, will he given an opportunity at the
above mentioned time and place Ia cross
examine the witnesses of said claimant, and
IL offer evidence ia r,buttal of that submit
ted by claimant.
;. W. LASGHoRNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-03-28

The great difficulty about common
sense is that it is so tremendously
scarce that it isn't common.-Mer-
chant Traveller.
An Oakland girl has an admirer
who always brings her chewing gum.
Shecalls him her Gumbeau.
Chronicle.
Mamma-Why did you tell me a
lie, Johnnie? JOhnnie-Because,m man.
ma, you didn't give me time to think
up a truth that would fit.-Washing-
ton Critic.
at is the partines in this world that
give us pain" sadly sings a poet. 1t
is the meetings too. Ii you don't
believe this, ask the man who has a
note to meet.-BOston Courier.
Minister from pulpit)-As the air
OF the church seems chilly would ask
the sexton if he will kindly close the
front doors and windows OF the build
ing The collection will now be taken
up.-Harper's Bazaar.
Workmen i'm the South African fields
have been recently charged with swal-
lowing diamonds. How often have
We stated that it is i'm decidedly bad
taste to use this brand OF gem for in
terror Observation-Disclosures Weekly.
Minister-My friends, Christianity
will never accomplish it's mission in
this world until Christians come closer
together. Several young couples in
different parts of the house SUIT the
action to the word. burlington Free
press
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-03-28
Notice of Final Entry

LANDOFFIcE, HELENA, MT,
February II, 1859. (
Notice is hereby given tibet the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Judge.or in his absence before
the Clerk of the Fourth Judicial District
Court in and for Fergus county, Mont,
at Lewistown, Mont, on April 9Th, lss9,
viz:
David d. Miller,
who made homestead application No. 2I2s.
for the NJ NWl Sec. ~; Sc. SWt, SWi
SEA Sec. IL, TIP. II ". X. ~ T..
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of, said land, viz: I3ina W.
Alexander, Henry Ester. Josiah sherman
and Marion +. Wheeler. all of Flat viii
low, Montana.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof. or who knows
of any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations of the Interior Depart
ment why such proof should not be
will be given an opportunity at
the above mentioned time and place to
the witnesses of said claim
ant, and to offer evidence i'm rebuttal OF that
submitted by claimant.
wv. LANosoKNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-03-28
Notice Of Final Entry.
Land Office at Helena, NJ. T.,

Land Office at Helena, NJ. T.,
February %, lss9.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his iDten-
ton to make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Probate Judge of Fergus county,
Montana, at I.ewistown, NJ. T., on April
-, 1859, viz:
Daniel COrcOram.
who made homestead application No. 29s2,
for the SW4, Sec. II, TIP. IA north, range
13 east.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation t,-said- lsad -sis.-t+~-rsr
Heisernlan, Thomas Mulvy, Leonard Il.
Divers and Breathitt Gray, all of Utica,
Mont.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows
Of any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations OF the Interior Depart
ment, why such proof should not be al
lowed, will be given an opportunity at the
above mentioned time and place to cross
examine the witnesses OF said claimant, and
to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submit
ted by claimant.
$. W. LANGnoRSE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-03-28
Fifty Years Ago.

Fifty years ago the daguerreotypt
was invented i'm France.
Fifty years ago wooden clocks had
only been in use one year.
Fifty years ago the Massachusetts
abolition party was organized.
Fifty years ago the MOrmOns were
driven from Missouri to NauvoO, Ill.
Fifty years ago the banks IN the
United States resumed specie pay
ment.
Fifty years ago John &. Fremont
and Jessie Benton were secretly mar
ried.
Fifty years ago beet sugar was first
made by David l.. Child of North
ampton, Mass.
Fifty years ago a survey was made
by John Baily for a canal across Cen
trail America.
Fifty years ago John Ericsson was
allowed letters patent on a steam
propeller" boat.
Fifty years ago the first patent was
granted to Goodyear for vulcanize,l
India rubber goods.
Fifty wears ago was established the
first commercial college IN America,
"Comer's college" of Boston.
Fifty years ago the Cherokee In
dams were removed from Georgia and
placed west OF the Mississippi river.
Fifty years ago 1000 reformed
drunkards marched in procession at
the first anniversary OF the Washing
ton society. Fifty years ago law
was enacted against dueling in the
District OF Columbia. 1t grew out OF
the Cilley Graves duel.
Fifty years ago the Sirius and Great
Western, the first ocean steamships,
entered New York harbor on their
return trip No. l.
Fifty years ago the first steam fire
engine ever made was tested in New
York. 1t was invented 10y Capt. John
Ericsson.
Fifty years ago the first wheat was
shipped from Chicago, amounting to
sevent v eight bushels. 1t was sent
eastward by the lakes to Buffalo.
Fifty years ago Joseph a. Adams,
for the first time, made use OF the idea
now embodied in the art OF electro
tipping by reproducing from wood
'cut."
Fifty years ago the first power loom
for weaving carpets was set in motion
by f.. B. Bigelow OF Boston. Ten
yards a day was its original capacity.
Fifty years ago the wing party held
it's first convention at Harrisburg,
Pa. nominating Gen. William Henry
Harrison Of Ohio, as president OF the
United States.
Fifty years ago the first railroad
spike machine was put into use, max
ing fifty Il minute, forming both point
and head. Henry Burden OF Troy,
n. ", was the inventor. 1t ranked
among the best-payins inventions OF
modern times.
Fifty years ago the population OF
the United States was only 1884,
42O. The census cost the government
$s33,427. There were slaves in all
the states except Maine, Massachu-
sets. Vermont, and Michigan. Iowa
had Is slaves; Wisconsin, IL; Ohio,
3; Indiana, .; Illinois, 33l. Total in
all the states and territories was
2,4S6, 22s.-New York Telegram.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-03-28
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA,

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. MONTANA
March u. ls>9
Notice il hereby given that the followinlSnamed
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim. and that said
proof will he male before the Clerk of the Fourth
Judicial District Court in and for Fergus county.
Mont, at Lewistown, Mont ON April q, lss?, viz:
A1rx Mc1.emMaM,
who made pre-emption declaraiory statement No
95io. for SCI. Ne. 4. NJ NEi,, Me-, NV, see.
80. TIP. IL ~, X. n T..
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of
said land. viz: Frank Lamb. Wesley Harrington
Edward iarmelee and Robert Angus all Of Flat
Willow, Mont.
Amy person who desires TO protest against the al
lowance Of such proof. or who knows OF any sub
stantial reason under the law and the regulations
OF the Interior Department. why such pro 4 should
not be allowed, will he given an opportunity at the
above ment toned time and place to cross-eNainine
the witnesses of said claimant. and to offer evil
denee in rebuttal OF that submitted by claimant.
:. ". LANGHoRNE, Register
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-03-28
no. 2235.)
Application for q Patent.

L. $. LAND OrrIcE,I
Helena, Mont, Feb. %. Iss9,
Notice is hereby given that Clara l.. Nc
Adow. whose pOstetiice address Is Maiden,
Fergus county, Mont, has this day filed
her application for patent for 1850 linear
feet of the Justice lode, mine or vein bear
ing gold. with surface ground from 4Ni to
TOO feet in width, situated in Warm Springs
lunorganizedD mining district, county Of
Fergus and Territory of Montana and les-
ignatcd by the field notes and official plat
ON tile in this office as lot No. Al, in town
ship III ~, range ~ r.. Of principal base line
and meridian of Montana Territory, said
lot No. ~ being rs follows, tO-wit:
beginning AT corner No. I, which is "a
limeston. 20xI0xl0 inches marked 1-2aO
for corner No. !. from which the standard
corner to Tp. IL n, X. 10 and ~ H., bears
north 20 A. east 2sl9.s feet, thence south
from said corner No. 40 AZ east ISIS. I
feet. thence south $40 rs west All feet,
thence north 80 3 west iJ,D feet, thence
north SO IL east $40 feet to corner No. J.,
the place of beginning. Magnetic variation
Is ~ east, containing ISL acres.
The location at this mime is recorded in
the recorders office OF Fergus county,
Mont. in book ''B." page l37 of said
records. There are no adjoining claims.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely
any portion of said Justice lode, mine or
surface ground are required to file their adj
verse claims with the Register of the United
States land office at Helena. in the Terri
tory of Montana. during the sixty days
period of publication hereof. or they will be
barred by virtue OF the provisions of the
statute.
:. W. LAN.HoRNE, Register.
STERLING X DIcKsoN,
Attorneys for Claimant.
First publication Feb. ~, So