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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
A Shrewd Dog

Of a sedate but cunning dog out in California this story is told: On one occasion rabbit was started, and all the dogs with the exception of Bonus dashed of in full pursuit. We were astonished to observe that he, foregoing the intense excitement of the chase, de- iberately trotted by short cut to a hollow oak trunk, and crouching at it's base calmly awaited the coming of the fleeing rabbit. And he was not disap- pointed, for the pursuing dogs pressed the rabbit so hard that after making Q long detour, it approached the place of refuge. As it was about entering the hollow trunk, Bonus sprang up and cap tured it. Now, this old dog was used to hunting rabbits in that field, and knew that the rodents were in the habit of flying for safety to that hollow tree. Moreover, this story is true.-Philadel- :phia Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
DR. B. G. RYDER,
Albany Dentist,

Albany Dentist,
 i33 Bank street, Waterbury. TEETH FILLED WITHOUT PAIN, WE NEV- FER WEDGE TEETH BEFORE FILLING. Teeth extracted without pain by tho use of Ryder's gas of vitaliZed air made fresh every ay. Anyone can take it with perfect safety, young or old,
 Teeth Extracted, s5 cts Teeth Cleaned, 7a cts Gas or Air Administered, 25 cents, Teeth Filled with Amalgum, 25 cents. Teeth Filled with Silver, 50 and 75 cents. Teeth Filled with Gold, $1 and upwards 4 SET OF TEETH, $500
 BEST SET OF TEETH, $500 THERE Is NO BETTER MADE NO MATTER
 HOW MUCH YOU PAY.
 Office Open at All Hours. THIS OFFICE AND ALL OTHER PERMA-
 NENTLY LOCATED. Branches of the Albany Dental Association, the Largest Dental Establishment in the World: l33 Bank street, Waterbury, Conn. SSS Main street. Bridgeport, Conn. B West Market street, Wilkesbarre, Pa 142 East Main street, Rochester, N. Y. Over First National Bank, Scranton, Pa. 272 Main street, Bnffalo, N '. Over First National Bank, Binghampton, N. |.
 OFFICE OPEN AT ALL HOURS.
 DR. B. RYDER.
 Manager of this once DR. M. L. RYDER. Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
LET JUSTICE BE DONE.

The railroad fight at Hartford con- tinues to wax warmer as the hearing progresses before the committee. And it begins to appear-which we have maintained from the first-that there is something more than speculation back of the scheme for increasing the capital stock of the Housatonic. The statements made by Colonel lStevenson-sharp, clear and pointed-make assurance doubly sure that tle parallel project is conceived in spirit of business and the best of faith. It will not do, in the face of what he has told the committee, to cry fraud and speculation. Such course is like that of the boy who cried wolf when there was no wolf, and the effect is likely to be very much the same. Men like Colonel Stevenson should be above the suspicion of being railroad wreckers and speculators-his past career in the rail road business, his standing in the com munity, his character for honor and in tegrity, and consideration of his own interests in future should protect himfrom the shafts of unjust aspersion in this matter.
 As the hearing goes on and light con- tinues to break in on the situation, the whole question seems to mar row down to matter of competition between the Consolidated and the sys- tenn of which the Housatonic is to form part. That competition is wholly un- desirable, that it's workings are injurious to the community, that better service is likely to be rendered in the entire ab- sence of opposition, that the interests of the state and the people are entirely safe when single corporation is in absolute control of all railroad service wholly un- disturbed by any restraining misgivings of rivalry, would seem to be the position that is taken and that must be sustained by those who are opposing the petition of the Housatonic. Such a position is entirely absurd, and should not for a moment receive favorable consideration from the legislature. The interests of the people are at stake in this matter, and these interests will best be served by the healthy workings of a fair and sufficiently profitable competition. In a railroad rivalry such as we take it would result from the building of par allel road the interests of the people would be carefully consulted by the competing lines-each might be expect ed to put forth its very best endeavors to secure the patronage which careless v,o-c xx-o,,ld ii vart to fife rival. opd tho ro;l roads themselves might be trusted to keep the competition within bounds that would insure fair profits to both. There is business enough for both systems, and there is no reason why both should not have the privilege of competing for it
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Done and Undone.

A Dickinson college student, in a spirit of braggadocio, made bet of $5 with another young man that he could put two regulation billiard balls in his mouth at one time. He accomplished
 the feat, and is now sadder but wiser person. The balls stuck in his mouth, and all efforts to dislodge the same proved futile, until finally an M. D. was called in, who, in order to get them out,
 was compelled to cut a slit in his mouth on each side. The other fellow paid the
 bet.--Harrisburg Telegraph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
He Drew the Line.

He Drew the Line. He was by nature gifted with temperament lymphatical He had no use for exercise-he was not acrobat ical; Was fat and slow and lazy and inclined to be phlegmatical Until his wife made him shirt by pattern mathe- nautical k put it on and raised the roof in manner quite pathetcal, He got up his and sworc from A down alphabetical, He tore his hair and vowed aloud in words un. apologetical, That when it came to wearing shirts he did not care particle For that species of the family known as the homs made article.
 -Clothier and Furnisher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

SOMEBODY has found out that the dress that Mrs Harrison is to wear at the inauguration is of pearl-white brocade, made with long train, the front of which is almost solid gold embroidery. The corsage opens little at the throat and shows full ruche of real old point lace. The sleeves reach the elbow. In this stunning dress she is expected to create a sensation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
STEAM LAUNDRY E. K. DAVIS & CO.,. PRCPRIETORS OFFICE 5 CANAL ST.. NEAR GRAND.
LIGHT AND AIRY.

Chiromancy. "And what do see in your hand. pretty maid, That doth of the future foretellS It's a wonderful volume of fate, pretty maid, To the eye that peruseth it we'll" Thus spake: though didn't in honesty know The meaning of ono little line; But this much know-it was whiter than snow, That hand that lay nestled in mine. It was winter than snow; and perhaps might
 say
 It was some degrees warmer, as we'll; And gazed at it's lines in a studious way, As made up story to tell There's wonderful deal in this fair little hand, /" Quoth I, but there's principally this"- Cor such temptation, how could withstandD D And filled it all up with kiss. There was much in that hand, I've good reason to
 know,
 Having learned to my lasting regret; For this circumstance happened some three days
 ago,
 And my ears bright crimson yet.
 John P. Lyons in Once Week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

BOSTON spent $42, ,0OO for the ventila- tion of school houses last year, and it is well spent. Waterbury should take notice when the matter of better ventila- ting our school buildings is up for ac- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
The Population of Waterbury

Is about 33,0O0 and we would say at least one-half are troubled with some af- lection of the Throat and Lungs, as those complaints are, according to statistics, more numerous than others. We would advise all our readers not to neglect the opportunity to call on their druggist and get bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. Trial sizes free. Large bottles 50c and $1. Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

IT (the DEMOCRAT considers Hill all right, but will he be in 1892 ?-Wili- mantle Journal. He will. Hill is a democrat, and the democrats are all right. They'll make the republicans sick in 1892
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

WHAT'S the matter with Charles A. Dana for secretary of agriculture under Harrison? Nobody worked harder to elect him-and then the Sun might shine for the farmers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

MRS HARRISON is getting about twenty five letters a day from office-seekers. What will the harvest be when she gets to the white house
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Opera as She Ia.

Opera She Is. New Prima Donna-Oh, mother, my fort une is made.
 Pround Mother-Has Mr. Libretto, the great manager, signed with yous
 'Yes; it's all fixed. He is to pay all my expenses, for board and clothes, you know, every cent of them.''
 But how much nightp'
 ''Oh, he don't pay me anything for singing I'm new to the public, yet, you know" But you said your fortune was made" Tt is. eu to save half I get for recom- mcnding toilet soaps, face powders and pianos. s."-Phi,adelphia Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

THE only negro in the next house will be Fl. P. Cheatham from North Carolina Let's hope he will belle his name
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES.
 Corner Willow and West Aain
 Exchange Place
 IA East Main and Wolcott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, 2l Horse Railroad Stable (private> 2S Iron Bridge, West Main 24 Waterbury Brass Co., (private1 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville e6 Corner Prospect and Grove P Junction North Main, Grove and North H,., ss Waterbury Mfg Co g Corner Washington and South Main s4 Waterbury Buckle Go. s5 Benedict & Burnham Mfg. Co. se Waterbury Watch Co (private) SS Corner Grand and South Main. 4s Corner Union and Franklin 4s Scovill Mfg. Co. (private.> G Corner Clay and Mill. 46 No. Hose House, Baldwin. 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittie Allev als Corner Meadow and Bank. 3l4 Corner Meadow and Cedar street Ssl Plume < Atwood Mfg. Co {priy.taA s23 Holmes Booth Haydens, (priyate. SA Mo- Hose House. S2S Corner Simons and Burnham strret.
 INSTRUCTIONS KEY HoLpxns
 To give an alarm. open the door pull th. down once and let go, then close tho door nook Do not pull tho hook if the fire bell ar .,n.n has already been given. sa alArA Be particular to remain at the box urtu. ., rival Of an ofhcer of tho Fire Depast1.e.tae ae F VIII release ths key or, If circumstano@ Tin wnc turn the key to the holder as soon ccr Sa VII re hre. -s eox nsaPsst tAe Key Holders upon cha e4s.,r ,...., paesss ssess Werd WttA tho Ghief VI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postoffice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

All communications should bs addressed to TIE WArsRBuRY EVENING DEMOCRAT, and if Intended for pub ication the writer's name should accompany them, a guarantee of good faith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

Delivered by carrier to any part of the city or sent by mail at the following rates
 One Year ......... $500 Three Months ... S1 .25 Six Months. 2.50 One Month. ...,.... 42c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
WASHINGTON ExPREss,

WASHINGTON EXPRESS. For Newburgh. Philadelphia Baltimore ana " "ashingt' with Pullman Sleeping Cars 10 <a pm Boston, 3:10 a m Worcester, 3:1e am. Putnam, 3:lo m Willimantic, 3:1o am Hartford, s:1o m; return, s:so a. n. New Britain. 31o m; return. o:4s p. m Danbury, 1o:42 p m return, goo n. F1shkiH on Hudson. 1o4s m; return, 12ao q "a.
 A. c. KENDALL. Gen'l Pass Agent. Ross,. H. PLATT, Surt., Hartford
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-11
BEAVERS CHANCE TO EXPLAIN.

There is much interest in the report that
Governor Beaver is shortly to reduce his
view of the Johnstown relief business to
cold type. The way In which the Governor
looked at that matter is likely to contain a
number Of interesting and novel features;
and the public will await with wild expecta-
ton the appearance of the Executive doc
ument foreshadowed in our Washington
dispatch.
As 70 the relative positions of the Gov
ernor and his Adjutant General, they are
BY no means the most important aspects on
which the Governor can throw Light.
Whether Hastings tried TO make capital by
his presence at Johnstown, or whether
Beaver tried to redeem the capital that he
had lost, by rushing up to Williamsport
and representing that he had rescued
stricken city from starvation there, we can
afford to leave to be fought out between
these gentlemen.
But there are some points on which the
Governor can, il he will, afford good deal
of explanation. Thus he may state the
view by which he was led tc advocate tax
ing money from the State Treasury IN an
unconstitutional and unauthorized manner
rather than adopt the constitutional method
of calling special session of the Legisla-
ture to meet an unparalleled emergency.
Having done that, he may next ventilate an
interesting subject by showing how he came
to represent that he had 81 600, 900 available
for the State work at Johnstown, while
subsequent events showed the sum to be but
$500, 900.
These points made clear, the Governor
will have accomplished task big enough
to warrant his adjourning the job of max
ing mineemeat of General Hastings to
future day. Some things are difficult to ex-
plain; but until the Governor has smoothed
out these little points, he had better abstain
from other controversial literature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-11
CLARA MORRIS IN HELENE.
A Clever Performance at the BljOu-Mrs.
scott- siddouHs Reading.

A Clever Performance at the Bijou-Mrs.
Scott -SiddOns' Reading.
A fair-sized audience last evening witnessed
the performance Of "Helene' at the Bijou, with
Miss Clara Morris in the title role. The
authorship of the play is credited to a lady
with the American name Of Miss Martha Nor
ton, but the scene is located in France, and the
motive Of the play is exceedingly Gallo in
spirit. Miss Morris assumes the character of
the beautiful daughter of Nihilist, whose life
has been declared forfeited to the law. The
character is one which calls for the expression
of love- scorn, selfsacrihce, and, in fact, all the
womanly passions, and in the hands of such an
actress are delineated with great force. While
Miss Morris rather robust person and some
what harsh voice do not Immediately impress
her audience, her powerful acting and change
ful expression soon place her en- rapport with
the audience and compel applause.
The company is well balanced. Frederic de
Belleville, as DR.. Maurice CLeTnont is an i'm
pressive physician and fond lover. ]. NJ. Col.
vile is a clever nineteenth century, wicked but
full of repose. Miss Beatrice Moreland makes
a bright Yankee youth, with q penchant for
poker, while Miss Mittens Willett Is very
beautiful and disdainful American girl, who
has captured her British Lord. Her husband
Lord CdTyLSf0rd, as interpreted by Mr.. Werner
Charges, is a clumsy specimen of the landed
aristocracy, and it is no wonder he calls forth
the contempt of his wife. The other members
of the company are clever and the whole per-
formance is smooth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-11
CHAOS AND OFFICES.

The members of the Republican side of
Congress who, after getting control of the
administration, are anxious to use it for
their private advantage through dishonor-
able violation of party pledges, are showing
considerable activity at Washington. Con-
gresham ALI Taylor, of Tennessee, who
has heretofors earned fame as a fddling
politician. takes occasion to put himself on
record as follows;
was talking to q gentleman the other day
about this, and he asked me if would like to
see condition Of chaos such as would ensue
if the Law was repealed. Ireplied that if it
was case of mo chaos. no offices" was in
favor Of chaos and Offices"
It would be hard to formulate q more
brutally frank statement of the utterly sell
fish views of the spoils hunters than this
Chaos will be welcome; the public business
may fall into confusion, and incompetent
politicians may be put in charge of import
ant public duties. All this is of no moment
to the politicians so that they can advance
their own interests by distributing the
Offices as bribes to their followers. Con-
gresham Taylor, of Tennessee, is supposed
to be a Republican, but as he repudiates the
Republican platform, it is evident that he
is only one of the spo1ls-hunting ring bound
together by the cohesive power of public
plunder.
As result of this agitation on the part
of men who wish to use the Offices as politi-
cal brides, it is stated by the Washington
Star; that much uneasiness is felt in Wash
ington. The good effect of awarding offices
by merit, and taking them out of politics,
has been felt there in the form of better ser
vice for the Government, more efficient work
by the clerks, more secure tenure of posi-
ton and consequently better foundation
for business operations. That these good
results may be turned upside down to give
Congressman the usufruct of offce-brokerage
is naturally diseuieting.
But the uneasiness is not necessary. There
is still too much respect for public decensy
to permit the Republicans to violate their
pledges in order to satisfy such brutally
selfish disregard of public rights as is avowed
BY the fiddler of Tennessee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-11
SEEDS AND sTATEsMANsH1P.

The experience of Mr.. Enloe. of Tennes-
see, with the Agricultural Department, GER
tainly demonstrates the necessity of Reform
with capital letter. Nothing can be more
discoursging to statesman of industrious
habits than to secure constituent by hard
labor, and then to have perverse and un-
regulated seed bureau destroy the work at
one fell swOop by sending the constituent
caulifower seed when. a frst-class article of
cabbage seed was called for. This is clear
proof of the necessity of selecting clerks in
the Agricultural Department by merit in
stead of by political favor; and competi-
tive examination which shall insure that
the clerks knows the difference between
cabbage and cauIifower will protect the
Congressmen for the future. Such unbal-
snced workings of the great machinery of
government are almost as bad as when the
people elect the Congressman under the i'm
preston that they are statesmen, and they
turn ont mere photographers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-11
DEATHS OF A DAY.
John Darrar:

Captain John Darragh died at his residence
corner Hill aud kirkpatrick streets. Thirteenth
ward, Pittsburg, Pa, Monday, December 0, 1889
at AIS P. N, in his 18th year. The deceased was
at one time one of the best known steamboat can
tains on the Ohio river. He was interested in the
steamers Great West and Hastings, and built and
commanded the ill-fated steamer Financier
which was burned to the water's edge near Free
dom, Pa, on the Ohio river, April II 1885. A
number of passengers on board were lost; two OF
the number drowned being the Captains wife
and youngest daughter. He came from Ireland
when quite young and followed his occupation
that of engineering both on land and water, and
by diligence and straight forward business prin-
ciples he rose to the position Of commander.
Since the loss Of his wife and daughter he has
lived retired life, enjoying good health until
last spring when he caught a severe cold which
settled upon his lungs. 1t thought at that
time he could not recover, but he improved grad
ually, and was able to be out occasionally. On
Thanksgiving Day he attended the funeral Of
James Patterson, Esq. when he. caught fresh
cold, which terminated in death. he leaves a
family of grown up sons and daughters and one
brother. His sons are Captain John j. DarraRh
United States Inspector, Memphis, Tenn; Cap.
JAS. L. and Thos. j. Darragh, OF Little Rock
Ark: Mrs. VIM. Nesbitt. OF Manorville, Arm.
strong county Pa: Mrs. Eliza Norris and Mrs
Annie N. Thorn, of Pittsburg, Pa: Mrs. N. ID.
Armstrong, of Allegheny, Pa: and his brother,
James DarraRh Of Brhddock, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-11
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

LILLIAN V. Fox, of Cambridge, Mass, has
just received s225, 600 which represents her
share of the estate of William Valentine, Of
Providence. who died so years ago.
R. B. RICHARDSON LAWRENCE. Professor
of Greek at Dartmouth, will be the annual
director of the American school at Athens for
the year 1891, succeeding Prof. orris. of Prince
ton, who returns to this country in the fall.
WILLIAM E. WHARTON, Assistant Secretary
of State, who has just recovered from long
and severe attack Of typhoid fever in Boston.
will reach Washington to-day and resume his
duties after an absence of several months.
A ST. PETERSBURG paper reports that Dr..
Macedo. the Brazilian Minister there, will be
transferred to London. Joachim Manuel de
Macedo is one of the most distinguished men
OF Brazil, a literary man of great reputation
and a professor Of history.
SENATOR BLACKBURN, of Kentucky is not
certain of reelection. Proctor Knott and
James A. McKinzie are both anxious to sue
ceed him, and are making an open canvass for
his place. The contest viii occur in January,
and the Kentucky Legislature expects lively
time.
BRAZILIAN titles of nobility are only held
for life, and are easily purchaseable. The
Emperor Dom Pedro, who was a humorist in
his way, built and maintained a lunatic asylum
with the product of the titles he conferred in
the course Of his long reign.
COUNT HERBERT BISMARCK, during his
sojourn in the Orient, learned a new proverb,
which he repeated in recent speech: 'There
are three things with which no man should
play: The fire, because it can burn him; the
viper, because it can sting him; woman, be-
cause she-can love him."
THE two notable inter-African explorers of
modern times, Mr.. II. M. Stanley and Com.
mander Cameron, are physically small men.
They are, in fact, what are called little. But
both are very square about the shoulders and
of elastic movement. Stanley's most striking
feature is his eye. The mans power over his
fellows is in his glance. The steadiness Of his
eye is quite unaided by the setting of the mouth
or the brow. 1t fixes you and bespeaks the
character of its owner. When Stanley found
Livingstone" his hair was brown and curly;
when he set out to relieve Emin Pasha it was
white, scanty ands straight as bristles. So
much for fever
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-11
TIE DIN FIGHT AaLIN

The sentiment of the Grand Army is
aroused, in the reverse of pleasant man.
ner, by the reported declaration of one of
Its Louisiana members that, as representa-
tive of the order, he will join in the honors
paid to the memory of Jefferson Davis. AS
these honors are wholly based on Mr.. Davis
leadership of the Southern Confederacy. the
proposition is decidedly adverse to the prin-
eiples of the order. But it is hardly neces-
Bary to turn the order upside down over it.
A member in Louisiana may have taken
the idea into his head that the way to heal
the bloody chasm is to fraternize with the
ghost Of secession sentiment. He is. how
ever, but one man; and his foolishness
does not call for the Northern members to
keep that ghost waiting, for 1t is nothing
more-by formal and prolonged denuncia-
tons of treason and traitors. Let the South
enjoy its burial of the Lost Cause, which it
is practically doing now, with as little
waving OF the red flag before it as possible.