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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
4 KING AND HIS sQUIRTeuN.
Why Alfonso, of Spain, Has Exchanged a
 Governess for Tutor.

Why Alfonso, of Spain, Has Exchanged a
 Governess for Tutor.
 The decision of the queen regent of Spain to supplant the gOverness of lit tie King Alfonso with an able-bodied tutor has short and curious history.
 Last winter, says the New York Sun, one of the kings relatives took to him from Vienna toy squirtgun which he was expected to use in watering his garden. The squirtgun became at once the kings pet toy, and he did not hesi- tate to find all sorts of uses for it which were not conducive to the comfort of his little playmates or to the dignity of the women of the court. A few weeks ago at garden party Alfonso had hid himself behind shrub and shouted to big general in a ight-blue and gold uniform. The general approached the shrub, and Alfonso held up a handful of flowers to induce him to come nearer. When close to the shrub the point of | the kings Viennese squirtgun suddenly | appeared in tho leaves, and in a second the fine ight-blue and gold uniform was spotted and dripping. The general backed quickly out of range, and be- fore Alfhonso could reload and follow up his victory, was safe from furthey l hostilities and under the protecting eye of the queen regent.
 Alfonso then tried to lure into am bush Mgr. Raffaelle Merry del Val, son of the Spanish ambassador at Vienna, but the young prelate had seen the gen erals plight and was wary enough to keep several persons between him and his sovereign all the rest of the after | noon.
 On the following day it was decided at the royal palace that masculine hand was needed to la| heavy on Al fonso, and the cautious Mgr. Merry del Val was selected to train his majesty,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14

''I was surprised. also," said Ms Patten- 'I saw your little girl drop the letter in my box, and I went out at once to get it, thinking it was from you. I was pleased and astonished to see 1t was from Miss Tyrell."
 I asked Lulu If she didn't want drink, and we went around to the well, and kept out of mothers way until bedtime. l was afraid she would ask me how Miss Tyren happened to give me that note. But the baby choked himself on a button about eight o'clock, and mother was so upset about him that she forgot all about what the minister had said. She told me so after ward.
 went down to the station the next day to see the children come in. Every body was there-except Miss Tyrell.
 was wondering who would take the children out there, and wishing could see Miss Tyrelrs face, when MT. Patten called to me.
 Anna Sophia" he said, Miss Ty- rell isn't here. Can't you take these three little ones out to her house?"
 Of course had to say would with pleasure.
  boy was six years old and the girls four and five. They were forlorn, pale lit tie creatures, but looked clean, and were neatly dressed.
 went off with them, and all the way along Pine street I was wonder ing what Miss Tyrell would say.
 I intended to tell her that the min ister had sent them. I felt sure she would think she must keep them, no matter how vexed she was, and knew she'd have her hands full for the next two weeks.
 But when we reached the house saw it was closed Every shutter was pulled to. and nothing was stirring however, and was pulling the bell, when old lame Peter came along. He takes care of Miss TyrelPs COW and hens.
 Miss Tyrelrs gone away visiting, he said ''She won't be back for two or three weeks. There isn't any use jerking that bell" I was so dismayed that sat right down on the doorstep. What could do with those childrenf I wished now that I had never thought of getting even with Miss Tyren. was sorry enough that hac written that note. l started back toward the station going to tell MT. Patten. I couldn't say anything except tha Miss Tyren had gone away, unless
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14

told.him that I had written that notei and felt as if couldn't do that.
 All of a sudden, heard some ona say:
 "Well, what under the canopy is Anna Sophia doing now?"
 And looking up saw Keziah Briggs, and just behind her was my mother.
 Well, everybody knows what mothers are. In three minutes my mother knew all about the note had written and what trouble had got myself into by it.
 She stood staring at me minute and then said there was nothing for me to do but to take the children home ano take care of them myself. She said it would be lesson to me to let practical jokes alone.
 What an awful two weeks l spenti Mother did not help me with the chil- dren at all. had to do everything. The two little girls slept with me and kicked me all night long, and the boy dug up all my pansies and lilies of the valley, broke my garden rake and let | my mocking bird out of the cage. Not once did go outside our yard l during those two weeks. I had to stay 1 WlLn JHOSO blA ItlC CllASS tAO often when was out under the cherry 1 tree in the back yard with them | would hear Keziah chuckling to her self.
 The children were fat and hearty by the time they had to go back to the city, but I felt worn out. The day they went away actually cried, I was so glad.
 The worst of it was that mother haG to explain the matter to Mr. Patten She said it wouldn't do to let him think Miss Tyren had written that note anc then run off in fit of repentance.
 And he came to see me and talked tc me long time, and I cried again; this time because I was sorry.
 And that was the reason Miss Tyrel stared at me yesterday and Keziaf Briggs pursed up her lips. If Kezial ever wants to provoke me all she ha to do is to ask me what I think of th' fresh air society.-Florence B. 'Hal lowell, in Golden Days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
A MOTHERS SONG.

A mother sat rocking her little babe,
 Bye, little baby, bye" And this is tb~ cong she sang as she rockeds
 Hush little dear, don't cry. Father has gone to market town To buy the baby velvet gown. Brother has gone to fish in the brook To catch 0 fish with his little hook, Sister will fry 1t for baby to eat, Never was fish one-half so sweet
 Bye, little baby, bye.
 Bye, little baby, bye. Angels are watching my baby dear, Their fiuttering wings are lowering neaHs They bring him dreams of Heaven above They whisper to him of mothers love.
 Bye little baby, bye.
 Bye, little baby, bye. Sleep, sweetly sleep, on mothers breast. ! In mothers arms you dream and rest,
 Sleep, little baby, sleep. The waxen eyelids flutter down, Baby Is of to dreamland town, {
 Bye, baby, bye.
 Bye, darling bye Baby has gone to the land of Nod, Where everything is queer and odd, Where cherries bob on tVigs of gold, And little children ne'er grow old; Where pansies turn into butterflies, And out of the hearts of the flowers rise Beautiful fairies we never see, And the reason of this must surely be That we never visit the land of Nod Where everything grows so strange and odd Or we would see these funny sights That baby sees with his eyes shut tight,
 By, baby, bye"
 May Phillips Tatro, in Western Rural.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
A Con nductor,s Poser.

A Chinaman boarded Market street car one day and handed the conductor a five-cent piece. That official rang up a fare on the register and while making change for another passenger pu, the Chinaman's nickel in his mouth. In going around the curve by the public buildings the car gave lurch and the conductor swallowed the coin. The fact of what the result might be to his digestion didn't seem to trouble him so much as being short in his cash. His first move was to put the Celest al of the car, but the fare had already been registered and he spent the remainder of the trip in trying to figure whether he was five cents out or five cents in, IT both.-Philadelph Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14

on Thursday, three of those fresh air children were,sent out to her. But she would have to tal1e them; she'wouldn't be able to get out of it then.
 thought it very good joke, and I think so stiTl; but it didn't turn out just as I expected. Things seldom do in this world.
 On Wednesday, when I was out in the front yard with mother and the baby and Lulu Fenwicl1, MT. Patten stopped at the gate and began to talk with mother about the children who were to come the next day.
 ''I am very glad Miss Tyreu is to take three," he said "She has a large house and plenty of room for them. That old orchard will be a delightful place for the little ones to play in."
 ''I am surprised, however, that Miss Tyrel sent her name,'' said motheri ''tor know she doesn't.like children '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14

she is attached to her; but how anyone can be attached to Keziah, don't see. She is always giving her opinion on matters that don't concern her at all, and never makes excuses for anyone.
 Yesterday, in church, when the min ister spoke of the fresh air society, and asked for the names of those willing to take charge of one or more children for fortnight, Keziah looked across at me and smiled
 The reason she did so was because of what happened last summer. I believe she has told everbody in town about it, though she declared she hasn't.
 Lulu Fenwick looked at ne, too, and I hated her for 1t; but tried to seem unconcerned. But, when old Miss Tyrell turned square around in her pew and stared me Ia the face, I couldn't help coloring a little.
 I heard ever so long agothat, t,she said was very forward little girl, and she wished she could have charge of me for q few weeks; and tkat was the reason tried to get even with her last sum- mer.
 It was the last Sunday in June year ago that MT. Patten spoke just before the sermon about the fresh air society.
 He said there were many pleasant and comfortable homes in Bondvi1le, where the little children who needed fresh air and good food so much could be taken care of without great incon- venience; and he asked that all those who were willing to assume charge of one or more children should send in their names to him on Monday, that he might know how many children he could send for.
 Miss Tyrel1 wasn't at church that day, and, as I walked home, it popped into my head that here was my chance to get even with her at'last. had heard she fairly hated children, and she lives all alone in big white house at the end of Pine street, and 1 hardly ever has even the minister and his wife to tea. People say she is very rich, but she never spends any more than she can help.
 Well, on Monday, | took a sheet oi l nOtepaper, and wrote 'on it, in my best hand: Twill take three of the young est" and signed it with Miss TyrelPs name in full Then I put it in an en velope, directed it 70 Mir. Patten, anC the next time l had to go to the store stopped at his house and dropped the n ote in the letter-box on his front door I couldn't help laughing all the way
 to the store and back, thinking of how
 mortified Miss Tyrell would be when
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
Suffering Scholars.

One per cent. of all German children in city schools stutter. In Dresden the percentage (two) is highest. In mil itary school near Berlin four cadets in forty stuttered, and in several civilians schools the percentage has been found to be as large. Many German physi- clans are advocating the separation of the stuttering school children from the smooth-tongued and the instruction at them in department of their own.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
DO YOUR OWN PAINTING.

Practical Hints For the "Handy Man"
 About "Knotting" and PrIming.
 It is not at all difficult for persons of ordinary intelligence to do considerable work with brush and paint, and save the expense of a skilled painter. It would not be wise or economical for a woman to attempt extensive operations of this kind, but there are many odd spots about the house, where it hardly pays to send for an expert to do the work. In painting wood, especially in painting pine, it should be remembered that unless tho knots and fiat" places in the wood are first killed by using a little sizing or shellac, it is useless to attempt to paint it. The turpentine will always exude from these places and no thickness of paint will cover them up Therefore 1t is essential that this process of ''knotting" should be done before the wood is painted, as it cannot be done afterward. After this the first coat of paint Is put on This is called priming, and then a second thin coat, which is usually called by the painter the first coat. Now is the time to fill up nail holes and other irregu- larities in the wood with putty. The priming coat is usually rather heavy, with the sizing tends to fill in the wood After outlying the first regular coat of paint is put on. This is usually fol | lowed by a second one, and the work is considered complete. Sometimes, in in side work, it is desirable to have dull finish, and in that case a larger propor- tion of turpentine is mixed in the paint. The amateur painter should remember to put on her coats thin. She should also try, as far as possible, to follow the grain of the wood and to take even and direct strokes Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
WatGrburYFiHG Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES. 4-Corner Willow and West Main streets. 6-Exchange Place. 12-Rogers & Bro.
 14-East Main street and Wolcott road. 15-Corner Cherry and East Main. 21-Horse car railroad stables (private.) 23-Iron bridge, West Main. 24-Waterhury Brass Co (private.) 25-Corner Johnson and Waterville. 26-Corner Prospect and Grove. 27-Junction North Main, Grove anu
 North Elm.
 9-Waterbury Manufacturing Co (private 32-Corner Washington and South Main. 34-Waterbury Buckle Go (private) 35-Benedict & Burnham Go (private) 6-Waterbury Watch Go (private) 38-Corner of Grand and South Main. 42-Corner of Union and Franklin. 43-Scovill Manufacturing Co (private.) 45-Corner Clay and Mill. 46-No Hose house, Baldwin street. 47-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley. 312-Corner Meadow and Bank. 314-Corner Meadow and Cedar. 321-Plume & Atwood Go (private.) 323-Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private.) 324-No4 Hose house, Brooklyn. 3-Randolph & Cloves.
 SIGNALS.
 One stroke 12 M.
 One stroke calls. the superintendent'S 'Sot fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
 Two single strokes, fire out or fire under control, used as a recall.
 Ten strokes (quick) will indicate gen. eral alarm.
 Fifteen strokes (quick) and repeat calls out the militia.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS. Be particular and remain at the box and direct the fremen to the fire.
 Do not pull the hook if the frebell o1 small bell in the box is striking, as that indicates an alarm has already been given. Be particular to remain at the box until the arrival of an officer of the fire depart ment, who will release the key, or, if cir cumstances will not permit remaining, then the proper officer will return the key to the holder as soon as convenient.
 Always give the alarm from the box nearest to the fire.
 Be sure and close the door before leav ing the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
HER PRACTICAL JOKE.
Anna Sophia's Way of Getting
 Even With Miss Tyren.

W IS H mother would not have Keziah Briggs here every Mon day and Tues day to wash and iron. l know we could fl n d some one else who would do just as well.
 Mother 6 a ' 8 Keziah suits her ex xactlv. and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14

A little girl, who had heard her family talking about mysteries, was present when story was told at which her mother laughed immoderately The child seemed much impressed, and, looking anxiously at her mother, she said, very gravely: Mamma, ain't you afraid, if you laugh so much, you will
 ct historical?''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14

L'OR SALE-Placards of "To Rent I Furnished Room To Rent," "For Sale" and many other designs, loo each. At the DEMOCRAT office,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
Looking For 8 Straw.

''I say," said the young business man to her brother, ''does your sister like me?"
 'I don't know, sir"
 ''Did you see her in here when the servant brought my name?"
 ''Yes, sir.''
 "Well, which way did she turn the hands of the clock, backward or for ward?'-W ashington Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
THE EVENING DEMOCRAT

Is for sale every day at the following places:
 Martin Bergin, South Main street. w. F. Dillon, East Main street. E. W. Ensign, North Main street. G. N. Els, Bank street. Baumgartner Bros., Bank street. Partree's Drug Store, Bank street. WinchelPs News Room, Bank street. Mrs. Casey, Bank street. P. J. Bossidy, Bank street. James E. Roe, Baldwin street. Peoples Drug Store, Baldwin street. Thomas Costello, Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
PENM ANSHIP. Prof. HOIIeV

Teaches every pupil to write fine rapid business hand in a course of 16 private lessons and NO FAILURES.
 All kin of pen work executed in the highest degree of the art 167 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14

Benjamin Sedgwick. John Semrow. M. Wersba. Upson, Singleton & Go, J. Goldberg.
 Dry.Goods, Millinery, Etc. E. T. Turner, Miller & Peck, l. Chase, Reid & Hughes, Conlon Bros. Boots, Shoes, Rubber Goods. E. J. Finn, Damon & Shippy, W. L. Douglas, G. R. Dodge,
 Furniture, Etc. Waterbury Furniture Go, J. M. Burrall, Elkins & Wake,
 Groceries, Feed, ,HEtc. John B. Vallee, w. N. Ladd, Comeau, Blanchette & Go.
 Teas, Cofrees, Etc. Great A. & P. Tea Co, Union Tea Go, J. F. Phelan,
 Butter, Eggs,:Cheese. Boston Butter House,
 Drugs and Medicines. Brooklyn Drug store, James E. Rowe, J. P. Nugent, Peoples Drug store, c. K. Kilbride & Go, B. Bossidy.
 Tobacco and Cigars. Paul Asheim, Dr Ryder, New York Dental Parlors.
 Watches and Jewelry. Lake Strobel & Go, H. G. Chat6eld,
 Paints and Varnishes. William Davy.
 Hardwar D. B. Wilson, F. B. Field, P.ssJ. Bolan,
 Bakery. Kelly, the Baker. Trott, Lawton & Go. Brennan, the Baker. O'Brlen Brothers.
 .Penmanshfp. P. E. Holly,
 Laundries. B. R. Davis & Go,
 Wall Paper, Painting. l.. F. Haase, Valentine Bros, Pianos, Musical Merchandise. Driggs & Smith Co, Shoninger 6 Go.
 Dye House. H. I'M. Kelly,
 Insurance, Etc. F. A. Granniss, T. J. Moran. M. Ehrlich,
 Railroads. N. Y., N. H. & H. N. Y. & N. E. M. w. 6 c. R.
 Restaurants. Kingsley & Burke,
 Amusements. Jean Jacques, s. .Bohl,
 Undertaking. John Moriarty, J. M Burrall & Co, w. F. York. Mrs w. F. Dillon. James Mulville...
 Physicians andssurgeons. Dr c. w. s. Frost, Dr Gill,
 Real Estate. D. H. Tierney, T. J. Moran. s. P. Williams.
 Sample Rooms. James E. Watts, T. H. Hayes, James w. Hodson, T. F. Mcdonald. Harvey Brothers, w. H. Casey. 'The Windsor" J. c. Srahan. Collins & Wagner. w. L. Fruin. John Leo.
 CoaI.and Wood. City Lumber and Coal Go, M. Kennedy,S Frank Miller &1Co,' A. Dallas, w. J. Snow,
 Brewers Hellmann''& .Kipp,
 Paper. R. E. Hitchcock G Go, Carpets and UpholsterIng. Elkins & Wake, L. Schulke, Proprietary Medicines. Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound
 Novelty Store. I. H. Kamak,
 Shorthand andETypewritinRa Misa TT r, MattOOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
Think Carefully and Decide Wisely,

We possess the facility and inclina- tion to give you better bargains in your fall and winter garments, than we have been able to do before, and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-14
We Will Do Itl

Consider the inducements we offer to our patrons: We will clothe you styllshly, comfortly and satisfactory at the lowest living prlces, and if you are Tn position which does not allow you to pay for your fall suit or oveacoat, L. Q. D. will make the garments for you as easy payments at prices far be- low those charged by any other mer- chant tailor in town.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-08-07
MiRRIED,

Al the residence of +. NJ. Beaugez,
in Ocean Springs on Saturday evening,
August !, lr9l, by Judge j. u. Wigginton
MIR. X. l.. WHITE aud Miss ISABELLE SEY-
MOuR.
No cards. The happy couple are ma
tives of Ocean Springs, but have lived Mt
Scranton for the past two OF three years
Mr. White is n steady, Industrious and
worthy young man, and the bride is an
accomplished young lady of whom he
may well be proud. Mr.. White has enter.
ed a new field OF enterprise at Slidell. La.
where his prospects are very promising.
H..
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-08-07

Of The week let every one Of you
lay by him IN store MS God hath
prospered him" Thus, we learn
that The christians TO whom Paul
preached in TrOas and Corinih
were accustomed 10 meet together
10 break bread which as We learn
from | Cor. X: Is, was the term
used for pariaking of The Lords
support and for worship and for
making pious collections on The
first day of the week. And, finally,
in Rev. j: 10, st. John says: 81 was
in The Spirit on the Lords day."
mot on the Jewish Sabbaih) and
then he goes on to relate the won
derfnl revelations which were then
made to him, thus making it evi.
dent that more than seventy years
alter Christ had assembled to His
throne he honored the first day of
The week by returning and com
muning with his beloved disciple
on that day. and not on the Jewish
Sabbath. Thus | think | have
shown conclusively that The chris
lian church observes The first day
of The week as Sunday by the au-
lhoriiy of the Lord Jesus Christ
and His apostles, and not of Con
stantlne and The Catholic church.
And any attempt to revert tn the
seventh day, or Jewish Sabbath.
would be a manifest disregard of
the authority, example and teach
ings of our Lord and his apostles.
and, moreover, could not fail to
result IN the overthrow of any
legalized Sabbath, and consequent
ly in The removal OF the restraints
and sanctities of Il holy religion.
For while the efforts of those who
advocate The seventh day observ.
ance may not be designed to bring
about such a result. Il cannot fail
to have The effect-if it has any al
all-of undermining the Sabbath
and unsettliug mems minds as 10
lis sanctity by sowing the seeds of
doubt as 10 whether we ought TO
to keep the first day or The seventh.
Let all The barriers be preserved
intact lest The world rush in and
blot out our christian civilization.
Very truly yours,
ID. .. BYERs.
Moss Point, Miss, Aug. ,. 81.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-08-07

Hon. Z. X. Mayers. OF Scranton
Miss, is having a lay off a, Wauk.
esha. Mr.. Mayors is editor and
proprietor of The Pascagola DEMO.
cRAT-STAR and was one Of The visit.
orH at WankeSha the other day
with The National Press Associa.
ton. la his part of the country
snow never tails. Mr.. Mavers is
an intelligent southern gentleman
Of WIDE experience and enlightened
views al men and things. lie Is
greatly pieased with his western
l"nr and delighted with the coun.
Try Wdnkesha Democrat