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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

TO What Base Uses May We Comet
"This is my grandfather's sword"
care those stains upon the blade
blood-stains?'
eyes,
And the look of awe that came over
the young woman's face showed that she
was not aware that the revolutionary
relic had been used the day before to be-
head an eight-year-old spring chicken
Harper's Bazaar
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
The Art of Actinp

James-Hullo, De Forest. How's thc
world usin' ye, me boy?
De Forest-Now is the winter OF ou1
discomfort. Bad, bad, Jimmy. I'm
playing Buckingham in Richard, al fiji
teen week. But, anon, what cher
with you?
James-Hippopotamu US in the Tin HIP.
popotamus at two hundred. Come and
dine with me.--Harper's Weekly.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
A Stickler for Form.

What is the matter with you, Mat
tie?"
II don't wish to talk with you after
what you said about my smile"
"Why, praised it. think it is per-
feet, lovely, enchanting"
"That may be; but you didn't put it
we'll You said it was all wool and q
yard wide. "-Harpers Bazaar.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
THE BOWSERS.
Mr.. Bowser Takes a Few Lessons
on the Harp.

HEN Mr.. Bowser
unlocked the front
door one night this
winter he did it so
softly, and be made
so little noise in
the hall that I sus-
pected something
wrong. He came
into the sitting
room loo k i n g
ra t b er sheepish
and like a man who
had something on
his mind; but I
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

Sir Nouels Free, will be sent by Cragin &
Co., Philada., Pa, to any one in the U. s. or
Canada, postage paid, upon receipt of Is
of novels on circulars around each bar.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

ival, except for court dress, for which
xnee-breeches are still de rigueur.
These fashions also prevailed in En-
gland, where the handles particularly
affected bucsskin pantaloons.
But the supremacy OF pantaloons was
short-lived, though they struggled man
fully for existence, surviving until
within the memory of our fathers, to
whom they were known as .'opera
tights and were worn by men about
town, if we may believe Tom Ingoldsby,
within the last fifty years:
= Lords, squires and knights
In their opera hats and opera tights.
AS early as 1903, trousers extremely
short, reaching only about halfway
down the calf, were worn "a Ia mode
Anglaase'' by the young men of fashion
In Paris; and with straps, or buttoned
at the ankle, had become general
throughout Europe in 1920.
In 1880 pantaloons had quite gone out
excepting with some old gentlemen
who had or fancied they had good legs.
White duck trousers were immensely
fashionable, particularly with military
men.
Thackeray, to whose vivid characteri-
cation of costume I am SO much indebtr
ed, describes the Duke of Wellington
I'm blue frock coat and spotless white
duck trousers, in q white stock, with a
shining buckle behind
Fancy distinguished officer going to
On evening party nowadays in white
lucks!- Cosmopol tan.
The Same Old Dun.
Did you tell the grocer that I am moi
receiving calls of any kind to-day?',
Yes, sir; but he said as how You
ought to appoint receiver, then
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
ONE ENJOYS

oNH ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures hapitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
it's action and truly beneficial in it's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YoRx. N.Y.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

SUFFERERS from Coughs, Sore Throat.
ETC., should try Bro,Un's Bronchial Tr0ches, u
q simple but sure remedy. Sold only in
b01es. Price Is cents.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

L8UIeB Have Tf1eU IT, -------
A number of my lady customers have
tried 'Mother's Friend" and would not be
without for many times its cost They
recommend it to all who are to become
mothers. R. A. PAYNE, Druggist, Green
vile, Ala. Write Bradfeld Reg. Co., Allan
ia, Ga, for particulars. BY all druggists
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

HAVE no equal as prompt and positive
cure for sick headache, biliousness, consti-
patton, pain in the side, and all liver troub-
les. Carter's Little Liver Pills. Try them.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

Excitement in a Newspaper Office.
Editor-James, what is that moving
in the waste basket-a mouse?
James Examining basket)-No sir;
it's one of them throbbing, passionate
poems, sir.
Editor-Pour some water on it and
throw it in the ash barrel; the place
isn't insured. -Munsey's Weekly.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

Doctor Cutts-Pretty bad lip you've
got there, my boy; but think we can
fix it.
Patient-Tain't tn lip, doc. play
fife in tn ninth ward drum-corps. ]
called to g n "'.nr,+ y c>,,,~h.-Judpe.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

MONEY talks except when it is ssshut
up" IN q bad investment w ashington
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
WE recommend .sTansilps Punch,, cigar.

IT is the diamond miner who is the most
successful discoverer Of strata-gems
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
She Knew Him.

Father-Young Einstein has been de.
voted to you for two or three years,
hasn't he?
Daughter-Yes, papa.
Father-Isn't he very slow about pro.
posing?
Daughter-Yes, Jake is little slow
but confidently he'll get there all tn
same.-Chatter.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

PAIN in the Side nearly always comes from
adisordered liver and lis promptly relieved by
Carter's Little Liver Pills. Don't forget this.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

WHISKY is said to improve with age, but
some men never give it chance. -Somer-
vile Journal IA
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
Let Us Hope So.

ssBy George! that was awful. A
reight train of ffty-four cars loaded
With pig-iron ran over a tramp yester-
say. 4
'oh! mercy! I hope the poor fellow
wasn't hurt Harper's Bazaar.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

BIZ strange metamorphosis, the man
who wins in half-mile dash starts out afoot
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

WHEN a man is full it is good time to
take his bust Observation-Disclosures
Leader . >1''A
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

The man who tries to take things as they
come-the baseball catcher-W ashington
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
Beginning at the Bottom.

Young Man-You advertise for live
young man to help edit your paper.
Editor-Yes, sir; but you'll have to
begin at the bottom and work your way
up.
Young Man-All right. Just let me
know what you want leading editorial
written on to-day and I'll go to work at
once.-Judge.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

THOUGH time flies it is the man who goes
slow who keeps up with it-Atchison
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

EXPLOSIONS Of Coughing are stopped by
Aale's Honey OF Aorehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Curein one minute.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

THE self-made man has no prejudice
against the tailor-made grin. o. Picay-
une. 90
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
A New Cron.

Three Fingered Mike All, there,
Reddy! Been away hain't yer? .f
Jim the Penman-Yep; been to Kan
saS.
'sKansas-were yer farmin'7"
NAV, not much raised few checks,
though. Light.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

1T may DO all right to exemnt editor.
from jury duty, but it seems as if ima@in.
alive reporters were natural talesmen.-
Binghampton Republican.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
Ladies' Have Tried It.

The conceit of some people is so strong
that they admire their mistakes because
they make them.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

The best corgh medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere Csc.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

For Constipation or Sick Headache. use
DR.. Pierce's Pellets, Purely Vegetable. One
dose.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10

WHEN money talks is It apaying tellerl-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-05-10
Confidence Berot OF sncces..

Confidence Begot of Success.
So successful has DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery proved in curing chronic
nasal catarrh, bronchial and throat dis
eases, that its manufacturers now sell it
d IN druggists under 1ostlsus ouara',tee
given fair trial, or money paid for it win
be refunded. Consumption (Which is
scrofula Of the lungs) if taken in time. is
also cured by this wonderful medicine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-04

Rametti, the shoe dealer, will offer
great bargains in foot wear for the next
few months, having decided to close out
his store on East Main street January 1.
Mr. Rrmetti will go into business in
Massachusetts, and establish several stores
in different parts of the state. There
are many bargains in his large stock
which will be sold at lowest prices.
The will Of Edward L. Bronson was
admitted to probate this morning. 1t is
dated August 10, 1879. By the will,
after all funeral expenses and debts are
paid, the entire estate is left to his wife,
Cornelia 7. Bronson to have and to hold
for her and hers. A daughter, Julia NJ.
Bronson, and an adopted son Charles
Bradley Pardee, are specially rec
ommended to her care. Cornelia I.
Bronson is appointed executrix. She is
recommended, also, to consult for advice
the friend and cousin of the testator,
Lucien IS. Bronson. The Witnesses to
the will are Elisa G. Bradley, Helen ID.
Bradley and Minnie G.. Wilcox. A
cOdicil dated June 1, 1882 gives 81 900
to the daughter, Julia NJ. Bronson; the
money to be paid within year of the
decease of testator, or at any conven-
lent time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-04
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Billy Campion spent yesterday with
his family in this city. He will join the
Hartfords to-day at Baltimore. The
Courant says of Camp: Since he came
from Cleveland to Waterbury, five
years ago, he has been well known here.
He, as we'll as Staltze, used to pitch for
the Waterbury team, but he gave up
that position and has since played on
first base. He is hard hitter, his aver
age for this season being 1881. He is
also great base runner. Last year he
stole more bases than any player in the
Atlantic association, and in 1888, while
with the Lowells, he was second in that
respect in the New England league,
being excelled only by Wheelock, who
played. more games. Although others
excel him as a first baseman, he takes
more risks and has made more assists
this season than any other man in the
position in the Atlantic association. His
batting and base-running abilities make
him a valuable man.
Stovey, who leads the Players league
in base-running, has performed some
rare feats in that line this season. He
has not only come in from second base
on an infield play, but he once almost
succeeded in coming home from first on
an infield play, and was only~out by a
foot. Harry has almost come in from
first base on single to left field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-04
Cruelty to Animals,

General Agent Thrall of the Humane
society was recently called to a town on
the Air Line railroad to kill a COW.
Upon arriving at the place he found that
weeks before he was notified. The ami
NAL he found to be eighteen years old
and to have never had but three calves,
the last one over ten years ago. The
animal had been MIXED right along
even while suffering with the broken
hip. The agent of the society asked
what was done with the milk and was
told that it was given to two cats. Upon
going into the house he found both cats
suffering with cancers, one with its head
partly eaten off, and the other with a
upon tSs i ITS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-04
SUSPENSION OF THE STATE TAX
New Haven County Relieved of
500. 900 and This City of ST. 900.

New Haven County Relieved of
100000 and This City of $11 200.
The suspension of the state tax on the
grand list of 1890, which is taken in
October, will be supplemented by a call
for 100000 of state bonds of the issue
of 1887.
The suspension of the state tax will
relieve the towns of burden aggregat-
ing at least $3.50, 900. OF this amount the
counties of Hartford, New Haven and
Fairfield will receive 100000, New
Haven county's share being not far
from 100000. In round numbers the
relief to the city of New Haven will be
$4,000; Hartford, $4S, 900; Bridgeport,
$22, 900: Norwich, $4,000; Meriden and
Waterbury, 81 900 each; Danbury, ST.
900; and Norwalk, $4,000; Stamford,
which is not Municipality, will be re-
lieved to the extent of $4,000 on the
years taxes and Greenwich $1,000. The
total relief in New London county will
be $39, 1000; Litchfield county, $25. 900,
and Middlesex $4,000. Tolland county
will be benefited to the amount of $4,000
and Windham $4,000.
The tax suspension and the bond call
together will be equivalent to the remov
al of $3.50, 900 from the states obligations
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-04
MILITARY MATTERS.
Buns VIII Not Be Tolerated Around
camp Enbler.

Buns VIII Not Be Tolerated Around
camp Embler.
Gen Watson is having prepared some
metallic badges which will be given to
those civilians whose business compels
them to remain in camp after certain
hours, and all such will be required to
display them this year. 1t is proposed
to cut off the the army of hangers-on and
buns about the camp during the week
hereafter. Last year numerous articles
were stolen from the tents by those fell
lows and Gen Watson doesn't propose to
have the practice repeated this year.
Medical officers of the Connecticut
National Guard, and for that many of
the staff and line, have hoped that be-
fore this years encampment that provis-
ions would have been made so that the
men of the command might avail them
selves of the bathing facilities on the
borders of the camp ground. 1t remains
for some man to take the initiative to
secure what surely would be a boon to
the 5000 men during the hot week when
they are exercising so freely out of doors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-04
AN ACTRESS WAGER.
She Goes Into = Market and Sells Vege.
tables without Eeing Recognized.

She Goes Into y Market and Sells Vege.
tables without Eeins Recognized.
Fraulein Ilka Palmay, the famous
soubrette OF the Vienna Theater, q
handsome blonde woman whose feat
ures are familiar to trader and noble
alike in the Austrian capital, has won q
large sum OF money and q breakfast
from Prince Franz Won Lichtenstein in
most amusing manner, says the Pail
Mall Budget The Prince was chatting
her the other night and told her that she
could never disguise her identity from
the Viennese. She at once exclaimed
that she was willing to make a wager
that she would sell vegetables for
whole morning in one of the public mar
kets without being recognized, although
she would not put on any disguise be-
yond the ordinary attire Of small farm
er's wife.
The Prince accepted the bet, but was
so certain that the actress would lose
that he insisted on laying her o thou
sand forms against q pair Of riding
boots. The bet was duly decided on
Friday morning. Shortly after two q. m.
Fraulein Palmay appeared behind .
stall in the "Am Hof" market, loaded
with all sorts Of green stuff and spring
vegetables. She was attired in q calico
skirt, wooden shawl and wore wooden
shoes. Until the sun was high in the
heavens she did q roaring trade, making
the best of bargains, and returning the
chat of the market men without any
body suspecting that she was other than
what she pretended to be. Finally the
Prince, and two Of his companions who
were Longing around disguised -
peasants, declared himself satisfied.
and, to the establishments OF the rest Of
tho market, the stranger grseaSwounAn
and the three mon Jumped iHtQA Nnlepa
ala carxisge and eRoveAways sd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-04
Selection,
The Press.
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Hartford Boys Skull Crushed By
An Ice Wagon.

An Ice wagon.
The common practice among boys and
small children, of climbing around ice
wagons when delivering, was the cause
of the death on Saturday afternoon of
Willie Kuebler, the five year old son of
William Kuebler, a Hartford cigar
maker. John Brown, a driver of the
Hartford Ice company, was delivering
ice to customers on Potter street at about
$50 o'clock. After serving customer
he returned to his team and started up,
and was attracted by the cries of passers
by, He stopped the team and discovered
that the right hind wheel of the wagon
had passed over the head of little Will
lie Keubler, who had fallen from the
wheel or side step when the wagon was
started. The boy was picked up and
conveyed to his home near by, but life
was extinct. The skull on the left side
was crushed in, Just above the ear, and
death was probably instantaneous.
William Sheldon, a we'll known con-
tractor of Norwalk, became suddenly
and violently insane yesterday after
noon and assaulted his wife, beating her
almost to insensibility. The neighbors
overpowered him after a terrible fight
and he was placed under arrest. Shell
don has been considered dangerous for
long time. Two years ago he was
thrown from a carriage, striking on his
head, and for several weeks lay in a
critical condition. When he recovered
from his injuries, his reason had fled
and he was confined in an asylum at
Middletown. Through careful treat
ment he recovered, but has since been
subject to fits of arrangement.
On Friday last a Portland quarryman,
Swede, suffering from typhoid fever,
was brought to the hospital in Hartford
with an order for his care there from
the selectmen of the town. The poor
fellow was brought up in q wagon in
the intense heat and was de-
lirious with his disease. He died in a
few hours after arrival, as was to be ex-
pected of one carried so far in such con-
dition. 1t is an interesting question
who is responsible for such treatment
of sick man.
NJ. H Creelman, of the Manchester
beef company, died Saturday. His death
was caused by having his foot crushed
Thursday afternoon between the bump
ers of freight car while attempting to
cross the tracks of the New England
road at Manchester.
Yesterday morning Cyrus Hurd, a
well-known resident of Middle Haddam,
left home to drive to Glen Cove. Not
returning last night search was insti-
tuted and his dead body was found in
the woods, his neck being broken. 1t
is thought that he was thrown from his
team. He was SO years of age.
| AT East Haddam, Saturday, number
of boys were swimming in the Connec-
ticut river. One lad, John Lane, swan
across the river, and on his return trip
was taken with fit and drowned. The
body was not recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-04
SATURDAYS EXCURSIONS.
The PIcnickers Arrived Home Tire
But Well Satisfied.

The PIcnickerS Arrived Home Tired
But Well Satisfied.
The excursion given by the Y. NJ. G..
L. and the 7. A. b. society, Saturday,
was thoroughly enjoyed. The only
drawback to the pleasure of the day
was the length of time the excursionists
were compelled to ride in the cars. The
members of the Sacred Heart choir, who
occupied a special car on the train,
probably enjoyed the ride as well as
anybody. Their singing kept the plat
forms on either end crowded with
listeners. Arrived at the rock, there
were found plenty of amusements to de-
light the excursionists. Boating, dane
ing, bathing and all kinds of games
We're participated in. The choir, who
took dinner at the Sea View house, occu-
pied the parlors of that hotel for an hour
and a half and the concert furnished
was a delightful one. The train left
New Haven at o'clock and through
some misunderstanding quite a number
of the excursionists were left, coming
up, however, on the regular train and
arriving here before the excursion
train.
The excursion of the Pin shop en-
ployes Saturday, was another of those
pleasant outings which satisfied the
most eager for fun. ROTOR Point is a
new place for Waterburians and has not
the attractions of other pleasure resorts,
yet the day spent there passed pleasant
ly, and the picnickers speak highly of
the management and the well conducted
trip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-04
snooTlNc WATER SNAKES
Novel Methods to Rid the Government
Ponds of These PestA

Novel Methods to Rid the Government
Ponds of These PeseA
Water snakes have become such q
nuisance to DIR. Hessel, curator of the
carp ponds and superintendent of shad
propagation, that he has declared awar
of determination against them. They
are yoracious devourers of young fish,
living in wait for them in the shallow
water near the bank and gliding stealth
ily up behind each tinny victim, which
finds itself swallowe ed before it has had
time to fairly realize the nature of the
tragic occurrence. One snake will con-
. sumo, on an average, at least six little
carp or shad per diem, and at this rate
it will be seen that few of them, with
ordinary appetites are likely to shock
ingly deplete the stock in preserve
within a comparatively brief period.
How plentiful these destructive reptiles
are in DIR. Hesseps watery domain may
be Judged by the fact that during the
mast twelyemonth he has himself killed
1, 900 of them.
The doctors method of killing snakes
is peculiar; he Stays them with parlor
rifle, which is just like an ordinary
rife, save that the bore is very small,
and the bullet and charge of powder
corresponding. With this formidable
weapon in hand, it is the favorite pas
time of his leisure hours to patrol the
shores of the ponds with cautious foot
steps. gazing ahead wistfully until now
and then perchance he sees reptile
head protruding from the water. 1t is
small mark to hit but the
distinguished curator's aim is I'M
failing, and it is his particular
pride always to break the snakes
neck between the base of the skull and
the first vertebra. This accomplished,
the prey invariably gives up the ghost,
and the sportsman looks out for the
next
Some times he invites friends to Join
him in this manly exercise, but it is
understood that none of them approach
the doctor in accuracy of marksman-
ship. His success may be estimated in
a measure by the fact that he has al
ready cleared the ophidians out of all
the ponds but one or two toward the
west that are appropriated to carp. He
says that people thereabout call them
water moccasins." but that they are
not, In his opinion, actually such. He
knows positively, however, that they
have destroyed millions of his young
fish, which would otherwise have ar
rived at adult age in all probability,
and lived careers of usefulness in the
world. -Washington Letter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-04
waylaid By q Tramp.

PUTNAM, August A tramp who
has been hanging around Pomfret land
ing for a week broke into James Cur.
tiss' barn Saturday. He was chased by
three men. Frank Wood fred at him
but the tramp was uninjured and called
out as he ran, "1'l see you later" Last
night as Wood and a young lady were
returning home from church they were
met by the tramp who grabbed Woods
watch. A struggle followed in which
several shots were fred by the tramp,
without effect. He escaped with the
watch,