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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-11-29

When old time Republicans like
Ex. Gov. J. Madison Wells vote for
a Democratic Congressman, there
must surely be something wrong in
the Republican policy. The Ex.
Governor voted for Blanchard on
Tuesday, the 4th, so says the Town
Talk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-11-29

Short crops and low prices fol
cotton are causing some Of farmers
to wear very long faces.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-11-29

Our friend ana 4neighbor Ophelias
Bourque, has gone into the lumber
business with Theodore Laporte, and
their yard, WHICH ID the old Hutchins
stand will soon be stacked mp with
q well selected stock Of choice
lumber.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-11-29

The old reliable George ". Cald-
well has got d move on once more
and is fixing up his brick yard
preparatory to ~resumiug operations.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-11-29

Several homestead notices appear
in this issue. Look at them and see
if you are in anyways interested.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-11-29

Now is the time TO repair all the
bad holes in the roads before the
winter rains SGT ia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-11-29

Our neighbor the Star has chang
ed its day Of publication from Friday
TO Saturday ID order to be on time
for legal advertising.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-11-29

The Barmore.cam in Wednesday
with very heavy freight and went
out loaded down with all she could
carry.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1890-11-29

Now is the time to lay in your
supply of winter Ere wood. Because
it is fine weather nov don't suppose
it will last always.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
REGENT DISCOVERIES
The Way to Preserve Life and tsIe Hest
 Means of Suspending It

The Way to Preserve Life and t:Ie Hest
 Means of SuspendinG It
 Tho discovery that swarms of benefi- cent bactoria called phagecytes inhabit the blood vessels and destroy the invad- ing bacter of disease, except when the latter appear in overwhelming numbers, b'ds fair to revolutionize the practice of medicine. Already an eminent physi- an has declared that in the future the a.m of the med cal man will be to strengthen the muscles, constitution and appetite of the phagecytes so that they will be able to kill and eat a greater number of bacteria than now satisfies their wants; and he main tains that by kind and malicious treatment the efficiency of the phlagecytes can be greatly increased. But has he not for gotten the lesson so often taught by the domestic cat? It is her business to Kill and eat the mice that infest her masters house, but if she is treated W. tn iniud,- cous kindness and fed with good food she disdains to sully her paw with mi ice and spends time sleeping on the hearth rug. If our phagecytcs are treated too we'll may they not prove as unprincipled as cats and allow our systems to be over- run with all sorts of bacteria?
 Herr Juenemann's sasphyxiatory shells, which can render a whole army uncon- soious for three or four hours, may not prove to be available for purposes of war, but as means of accomplishing pol tical revolu tions with neatness and dispatch they will prove invaluable The Nihilist will no longer be com pelled to risk his precious life in hand ling dynamite, neither will he find it necessary to blow monarchs into frag- ments and thereby draw upon himself the disapprobation of punctilious peo- pie. The Boulangist will never again commit the mistake of trusting to the vote of the people and the Irishman will cease to waste powder upon landlords. Revolution will be carried out by the simple and humane process of asphyxi- atng the authorities who after being unconscious for three hours will on re- covery find the Government in the hands of the revolutionists. The Juene- mann shells can hardly fail to become immensely popular in South Amer ica, for with their aid revolutions can take place almost daily at trifiing expense and without the slightest dis order. When revolutions are accom- plished in this quiet and peaceful way 1t will no longer be possible to talk about the anarchy and barbarism of the South American States. Indeed, a South American revolution will be or derly and peaceable in comparison with an ordinary election in the United States.-Paris Edition N. Y. Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
MRlTrEN 10 oRpER.
How a Biography of Henry Ward BeOcher
 Tas Built in Week

How Q Biography of Henry Ward BeOoheE
 Has Built in a Week
 A. D. Worthington, subscription book publisher of Hartford, Conn.,, said to a New York Press reporter tie other day: ''I went to Mir. Boecher about ti.r @ months he fore he died with check f..r S25 GOO in my roc:s;'| to irduce hin 10 WIT. te his biography. His wife wss with him during our 1n terg nw. ana, a:t.'r | had brle fly stated ny object. ha rcpi:ca that the subject wat got new to !I:m. but had been often broacliel by ot tr publishers. 1 went on to tall him thst could offer more money than other putt fishers had done; that if he did not write his own life soon he would never write it, and that only by writing it himself could he get the benefit of its production for his family. Mrs Beech CT said nothing, but could see that she was anxious to have him undertake the work. He took tho check in h s hands and, as he fondled it, contemplative y remarked: T know what I will do With this if take it. thus unconsciously dIs- closing the purpose of his mind to &C., cept my proposition. Rut at last he said he would let me know by mail. It was some time before I heard from him. Then he merely let me know that an- other publisher was making him an of- fer. Then he wrote regrett ,ng that he couldn't accept my offer, and put it p ainly on the ground that he had bot ter offer from another publisher. have since understood that he got $40,- 900 down."
 Tn just three weeks Mr. Beecher was dead" said MT. Worthington, continu- ing his story, land all l had told him about the necessity of writing his own life history was thereby proven truthful When heard of his death jumped on the train for New York. On my way down 1 wrote out an advertisement of life of Beecher, ready for deli cry. When got into th" city I hurried 10 my advertising agent and had m send it at once to 1.200 newspapers. He set the wheels n motion for that transaction while was in h S office, and then be- gan to think over how I was to get out the book. Finally I remembe the tremendous working capacity of Colonel Thomas w. Knox. Of thr Lotos Club, whose reputation as 8 traveller ani author is extens ve ] went up to h house and told him l wanted an autob ography of Mr. Beecher in a week. He named price for which he would do it and went home. In just a week the manuscript was on my desk. How he ever did it don't hnow. He told me afterward that he got half a dozen d!f- ferent persons to WIT te different portions of the book relating to phases of Beecher's life with which they were ac- quainted. We'll, in twcnty-one days exactly from Beecher's death I w.s mailing copies of that work to agents and subscribers for it. and it was one of my b"st pay ng ventures"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
THE VANDERBILT CHILDREN

Educated According to the old Maxim
 ''Early to Bed, Early to Rise"
 Although all the members of the Van derbilt family entertain on magnifl- cent scale, they never permit their children to remain up late at night are extremely careful in their education, and, in a word, are fitting them for life as well as any mother or father could do. It is one of the rules in all the houses of the Vanderbilts that the chill dren shall go to bed early and rise early. The little boys and girls are up before seven o'clock in the morning. Their nurses immediately take charge of them, see that they are properly bathed and dressed, and then they go down to break fast, which is served at 7:20 o'clock. It is an unpretentious meal, with plenty of fresh milk, eggs, oatmeal, and bit of steak or chop that will add strength to the physique and color to their cheeks After breakfast there is an hour of study. There is something for these little ones to do at all times dur ing the day. They go through their studies systematically and then about 9:S0 are taken out for a walk. They are allowed to romp in the streets and in the PSsA no " OhC4E h0dEbS COhDoub Ab eleven o'clock they are brought home, and light luncheon of milk and bread is served, after which there are more drawing-and then another breath ing spell. It may be horseback-riding or drive out through the park and along the country roads. Back they all come about four o'clock and there is an- other hour of study, and then they are through for the day. They are allowed to do just as they please until tea time, when, after their meal, they spend pleasant hour or so with their fathers and mothers and others who may drop in to call. Promptly at eight o'clock they are all in bed to sleep soundly and get mp the next morning and go through the same programme. So it is not strange that all the children of the Van derbilt family are further in advance of their little friends in the matter of ed- ucation. For they study. study, study all the time They are all fond of music and most of them can play on the piano. The girls are learning to play on the harp and the boys are famous among their friends as violinists and banjo players. If you were to see these chil- dren on the street you would not for moment suspect that they were other than children of parents in ordinary cir cumstanoea They make no display at elaborate dress. The eldest of Cor nelius Vanderbilt's daughters is dressed plainly in little, pretty, cheap dresses without any braid or ornamentation. She wears snug-ftting cloth jackets, and the little cap that sits gracefully on her head could be duplicated for a couple of dollars.-Ladies' Home Jour. aal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
PREACHING BY TELEPHONE.

Sermons Transmitted to the Homes of the
 Sick and OVerwOrked.
 An English paper states that church In Birmingham has arranged to have telephones transmit the sermons deliv- cred, the prayers offered and the hymns sung to the houses of such members of the congregation as can not for any reason occupy their pews. This arr rangement for diffusing the Gospel is very ingenious and complete, but some- what costly. At the top of the pulpit and within a few feet of the choir seats are small metallic-cased transmitters, so arranged that no member of the con- gregation can see them. These collect the sound and convey it to wires that lead to the houses of persons who are willing to pay the cost. Absentee mem- bers of the congregat on, by holding in their hands the book of common prayer, ,an join in the responses and enjoy all the spiritual advantages of those who actually attend church.
 This arrangement for spreading the Gospel was specially designed for the benefit of invalids and mothers who were obliged to absent themselves from church. But it is likely that the author of the scheme contrived better ''than he knew" In all probability many be- sides the sick will avail themselves of telephone privileges and listen to church services at home or in the houses of their friends. By so doing they may save the cost of pew rent and be at safe distance when the plate is passed round for the purpose of taking up the collection. Fair female wor- shippers who were disappointed in their 1ressmakers and milliners can receive the cancellations of religion which they so greatly need at such times. Mascu- line worshipers who were at the club late Saturday night and do not care to rise early Sunday morning can listen to the entire church service as they lie in bed nursing their aching heads.-ChI. cago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
N. H. & H. Railroad Time Table.
Trains leave Waterbury for

Trains leave Waterbury for NEW YORK-6:O5, s:20, 1o.55 a. m. 325, 440, 5.05 6:o7, 6:66. Return-b:O1, s:o0a m., 100. 4:oe NEW H1vEN-e:os, s:so, .. n.. 4:4o, GOT p. m. BRIDGEPoRTMso5 SaO, 1855. a. m., s:s5, 6:o7. Return-7:oo, 9:52, a. n., 2:ss, s:So. TAT. s:1s ANsoNIA-so5, saO, 1o55, a. m.. s:e5, e:o7, e:5e pm. Return-7:35, e:44, 10:S9, .. h., 3:10 wATERToWeN@644, Gs Ti5S sss, 11es a. m., 4o5 e:15 7.01, 9:16 p. m:. last train, Saturday only. Re 7:s5 P: n last train. Saturday only; THOAASTON-8-20, 9:25, 11:17, 9. m., 400, 5:51. 656, goo p. m. Return-7:5O, 1o:s9, .. m.. ToRRfNGToN@s:ao, SiSS saS 117, a. m., 400, S:S1, 6:56. 800 p. m. Return-7:so. 10:05 8. m., wINSTED-Ss0, 9:s5, 11:17 a. m., 4:OO 5:51, 6:56, 800. Return-7:05, 9:45, a. m., 2;05, 4:52 p m
 SUNDAY TRAINS. Going north, 925 Q. fn. Going south, 416 p. m.
 For New Haven and points on the Shore Line Divisionv via Naugatuck Junction at4:40 D. m. O. II, SHEPARD, General Sup't.
 T. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass. agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
R. c. FORBES, 225 So. Main St
Trains leave Waterbury for

Trains leave Waterbury for BoSTON-7:aO, 9:25 a. m.; 1.1o. 4:1O p. m. Return PRo1TDENGE|S:soS S a. ' @ p pi1o, % 4:1o p. m. Re- turn-900 a. m.; 1920, 2:45 p. m. NEW YORK via Brewsters-sOo a. m.; 1:s0 p. m, Return-s.14 a. m.; 4:o0p. m. NEW LONDON-7:3O a. m.; 1:1O, 4:10 D. m. Re- turn-745. 9:45 a. m.; S:s0 p. m. PUTNUMoo7:so S:s5 a. m.; 1;1o, 4:1o p. m. Re- turn -s15, 10:30 a. m.; 1:37 p. m. WILLIMANTIC-7:30 9:25 a. m.; 1:1O, 4:10 p. m.- Return 9:1o, 11:15 a m.; 2:17, 5:25 P. m. SPRINGFIELD-9s ., m.; 1:1O 4:10 p. m. Re turn.7:4O a. m:; 2:so. 4asO p. m.
 -11:04 O.. m.
 Return-635, 1885 a. m.; 1915, 400. $40 p. m. NEW BRITAIN-7:SO, 9:e5 a. m.; 1:1O, 4:1o. 500 D. m. Return-6:55, 11'Oo a. m.; 1889, 4:s4, 700 PLAINv1LLE-7:se, s:a5 a. m.; ;1.1o4:1o. 500 D. m. Return-7:o7, 11:15 a. m.; 1s:4o. 4:s5, 7'os D. m. Return-7:1s. i1:sS a. m; 1s:bo, 4:i5, S:Ssp. % m: TERRYHILLE-7:so, 9:as m.; 1:1o, 4:1o, 500 P; wATERvILLE-7:so m.; 4:1o, 500 p. m. Return -7:5O. 11;55 a. m.; 5:13, 75Op. m. UNION c5TYats0O am; ;9;; f1sae, Es, fSss pm. Re- turn-f9:os a. m.; fs:4o, f7:s7 p. m. H POMPERAUG VALLEY-8:O0 a. m.; 12:10, 1:30. 5;sS p. m. Return-S:49, a. m,. 12:3S, 3:s6, 7:e4 HAWLEYvILLE-s:OO a. m.; 1910, 1:s0, 5:ss p. m. Return-s:25 a. m, 19:1s, S.O4, 7:O4 p. m. DANBURY-s:O0 a, ,m.; 1910, 1:so, 5:23, Return s:1a. 11:59 a. m.; s6o, $50 p. m. BREWSTERS-8:00 .. m.; 1:30, 5:23 p. m. Return-7:52, 11:4oa. m.; 6:28 p. m. / KILL-ON-HUDsON-s:0 a. m.; 1:sO, 5:2s p. m. Return GAO, 1o:30 a. m., 5:o5 p. m. EXCAVATION, ELMIRA, AKRON, and CHI CAGO, with through Pullman sleeping cars, 5:23 p. m. BUFFALO, Niagara Falls, Chicago and tho West 800 a. m.; 1:S0, 5s23 p. m. Chas. Howard, Manager, Boston.
 A. c. Kendall, G. r. A. Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
FIRE ALARM.

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. 4 Corner Willow and Vest Main.
 Exchange Place.
 A East Main and W ole ott Road. -15 Corner Cherry and East MainH s1 Horse Railroad Stable (private). saS Iron Bridge, West Main. A Waterbury Brass Co. (private) 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville 26 Corner Prospect and Grove.
 7 Junction North Main, Grove and North Eln 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co. B Corner Washington and South Main. 34 Waterbury Buckle Co. t35 Benedict & Burnha1r Mfg Co., s6 Waterbury Watch OO.(pri 1ate) 3S Corner Grand and South 4Gain. 4e Corner Union and Franklin. 43 Scovill Mfg. Co. Cprivate) 45 Corner Clay and Mill ss46 No. Hose House, Baldwin, 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Alley, a12 Corner Meadow and Bank. 314 Corner Meadow and CedaEstreet. as1 Plume 6 Atwood Mfg. Co. Cprivate.) 323 Holmes, Booth 6 Haydens, (private) 324 No. Hose House. 325 Corner Simons and Burnham streets.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO 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 bell 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 will re- Always give the alarm from the box nearest the fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
CAN GOLD BE MADE9

The Alcllemists Thought So, and So Do
 Many Modern Chemists.
 with the gods and the chemists all things are possible" said the illustri- ous chemist Holman. Nor does the statement seem much overdrawn when one considers the stupendous results obtained during the last quarter of a century by chemical investigators. The extraordinary researches of Newlands Mengelejef and Meyer have shown that the atomic weights of the chemical clements of which all matter is com posed occupy definite and unchangea- sle positions in geometric figure, and that the properties of matter may be considered as mathematical functions of numbers. These discoveries threw open for investigation territory that contains treasures beyond the power of the imagination to describe.
 Weisbach, following these investigat- DTS, split up the metal didymium into two other elements, proving-what had long been suspected by chemists-that some of the heavy metals could be re- solved into simpler elements had we the requisite force wherewith to break them up; and, as the conclusive demon stration of his discovery, he then re- united the new elements-phraesody mium and nemodymium-and gave us back the compound substance-didy- mium. Crookes published a series of brilliant experiments on the metal yttrium, similarly breaking up this ele- nent into 8 number of substances, which he reunited again to produce the original yttrium. Last comes Green wald, who infers from spectroscopic in- vestigations that all our elements can be reduced to but two primal forms of matter.
 Now that this field has been opened to investigation there can be no limit assigned to the discoveries that may Follow. The forces at our control are growing daily more powerful and more manageable. Victor Meyer has been Gble to beat iodine until 1t exists in it's atomic condition. What the next con- lition will be no one can telL-North American Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
RETURN OF MEMORY.
The Strange Case of a Lady Who Was One
 Q Resident of Boston.

The Strange Caseof Lady Who Was Once
 8 Resident of Boston.
 A lady who was formerly a resident of Boston relates singular experience. She was the widow of a Brazilian officer who had lost his life in an expedition sent by the Emperor to investigate a case of plague which threatened to be. come epidemic in a certain part of Brazil. On the death of her husband, finding that the Brazilian Government offered her no assistance. she decided that she could better support and edu. cate her son if she returned to Boston, where she had friends and was known.
 She accordingly returned to her native land, and became a teacher Just as her son had been put through college by the most strenuous efforts on his mothers part, his health failed, and the physicians ordered a sea voyage. His mother was in despair. Just at this time, however, Dom Pedro was in Bos- ton Gin 1S76), and she was advised to apply to him for aid, as her husband had lost his life in the service of the Brazil ian State. Mrs. Louis Agassiz offered to speak in her behalf to the Emperor, and time was fixed for an interview.
 The widow welcomed any chance of help for her boy, but predicted that nothing would come of the meeting.
 'The Emperor will surely speak to me in Portuguese" she said, 'to see if am what I profess to be. Of course spoke the language easily enough when lived in Brazil, put for ten years have not pronounced a word of it, and can not remember syllable"
 At the appointed time she went to the hotel and found the Emperor with several ladies and gentlemen. The conversation was at first in French, and she did very well; but suddenly and without warning, Dom Pedro turned to her and addressed question to her in Portuguese.
 For an instant she looked at him in silent dismay, utterly unable to say a word. Then with a desperate feeling that perhaps her sons life hung on her words, she opened her lips almost me- shanically. and to her surprise quite as greatly to her relief, she found herself speaking Portuguese with as much duency as if it were her native tongue.
 In the twinkling of an eye it had all returned to her, and 1t is pleasant to be lble to record that the Emperor soon liter sent her word that passage had been taken for her and her son on a steamship running between New York md South America, all expenses being paid. Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17

A gentleman on walking tour stayed night at prim old lady's cot tage, the inns being full He was very leaf, and took care to impress the fact 1pon his hostess, with instructions that some one must enter his room to wake him at particular time in the morning. Waking of himself some time later. he found that the old lady, with creditable regard to propriety, had slipped under his door note inscribed, "Sir, itis half past seven"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17

-Teacher-"Why, Johnny, your clothing smells strongly of tobacco Have you been smokingP" Johnny. "No' m'm." Teacher-"You pust have been" Johnny-"No. m'm." Teacher "Then where does such smell of to- bacco come from?" Johnny-'Oh, I jost milded butt for feller for . few minutes. ."-Boston Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17

-"Yes," said the old hen, as she picked her feathers, ''every thing Is changing 'What's the trouble2" asked the peafowl. "These incubators. Seventy-hve chickens came walking out last night and can't tell which arc mine and which are the incubator'a Maternity is tfuly an awful responsi. bility"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17

-Primus--"0f course, you under stand me, I am not going to undertake my autobiography from motives of van- lty." Secundus-''Of course not-of course not; rather to discipline your pride, Ishould think. "-Harper's Baaar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
Legal Defense.

Counsel-And all you can do is to con- fess that you are guilty?
 Prisoner (sadly)-Yes, sir.
 Counsel-Well, then, Pm afraid the only defense we can offer is insanity.
 Prisoner (cheerfully)-Bully, boss! Then yer can prove dat dis confession of mine here is a-what-yer-call-it?- hallucination? an Pm innocent! Oats !tI-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
WATERBURY POST OFFICE

Mails Close. New York City-7.50, 1920 m; 2.10, 530, 7.36p c Boston-7.oo, 55o m; 1a. 30, a1O, 7,sO pm. Southern-7.50, 1920 a m: 2.1e, 530, 7.30 D m. Western-7.50, 10.20 a m; 2.1O, 5.3O, 7.3O p m. Canada West-7.30, 10.20 a m; 2.10, 530, 7.30 p m. Eastern-7.O0, 7.50 m; 2.3O 2.10, 7.30 pm. Canada East-70 %, 7.50 m; 1s. 30, 3 10, 7.3op m. Albany-7,5O. 1920 nm; 9 10, 5.aO, 7.3O m. Northern N. Y.m75o; 1o:so am; S.5o; 5.so, 7.sopm. gfeld-7.OO, 50 am E. 30, s1O, 5.sO, 730 pm Worcester.7.00, 50 am; 12 30 2.1O. 80, 73O pm Hartford--700, 7.50 m; 1s.s0, 3.lo, 7.s0 pm. Bridgeport 7.50, 1920 a m; 10, 30, 7.30pm New Haven-7 50 am l2 80, ,. 10: 5.3O 7.sO pm Ansonia-750, 10.20 a m; 2.3O, 21O. 5.30, 73O D m Birmingham-7.5O 10.20am: 230, g. 10, 80. 2 30pm Union City-7.50 a m; 2.10, 5.30 p m. Naugatuck-7.5 50 am; 2.10, 5.30pm. Seymour-7.50 m; 2.1O, 5.30 pm. Winsted-1055 m; 6. 30 m. Stations on Naugatuck R.R north Waterbury
 1O.45 m; 6.30pm. Danbnry775o m; 1s5, g; 1s, ,5so, 73o pm. New London-7.00, 750 am 10.30, ,2. 10, 5.307 80 pm Watertown-1045 a m; 6.3O pm. Oakville-1045 m; 63Opm. Soutnbury-7.80a m; 1855 n. Middlebury-1230 m. Wolcott Cru, Tn, Sat.) 12.30a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17
PENMANSHIP.
 Prof. HolIeN

Teaches every pupil to write a fine rapid business hand in a course of 16 private lessons and NO FAILURES.
 All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degree of the art. 131 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-17

The railway accident had been 6 terrible one. and one of the men who were carrying the thtrty-seventh victim ap the embankment said with strong feeling: Somebody will have to pay tearly for this!" eThe mangled passen- ger opened his eyes and glared at the speaker. The company is not to blame" he said, feeb1yI ''this is dis penaation of ProvidSnceI" He was the kttornev for the road