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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
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 For New Haven and points on the Shore Lin nivieion via Naugatuck Junction at4:16 p. m. IuCIUS FUTILE, General Manager.
 CT. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
BARoNDEssi CONVICTION AFFIRMED.
New York Court of Appeals Reverses Do
 clsion of the Lower Court.

Now York Court of Appeals Reverses Do
 cisiOn of the Lower Court.
 ALBANY, N. Y., May 25.-An interest ing case in the Court of Appeals has just been decided. It Is the appeal of the people against Joseph Barondess from a judgment of the General Term, revers. ing, solely for errors of law, judgment of the New York Court of Oyer and Ter miner, finding the defendant guilty ot the crime of extortion.
 The indictment charged the defendant with the crime of extortion in having obtained from Popkin & Marks, firm of cloak makers in the city of New York the sum of $100, under a threat to call out the employees of said firm and prevent such firm from carrying on their busi- ness in case his demand was refused.
 The Court of Appeals reverses the General Term order and affirms the con- viction. The case was looked forward to with much interest by labor organize tiOna,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
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NEW YORK < NEW ENGLAND.
Trains leave Waterbury for

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Origin of the Slang "BricI."

The ''brick" is merry citizen, rarely one of the upper ten," and usually 8 grade or two below the "upper crust" in social standing, but he bears his medi- ocrity lightly, and laughs his cheery way through the world, often enjoying more than his stiff starched superiors. He is a jolly good fellow and never lacks friends. w. M. Thackeray first used the word in the sentence, "He's a dear little brick. ."-Kansas City Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
A FavOrIte ToDic.

Moses Mendelssohn was at first en- ployed as tutor and afterward as book keeper by MT. Bernhard, the wealthy silk manufacturer. When the latter died his widow promoted the philoso- pher to partnership in the firm. One day, as Mendelssohn was passing down the street with his friend Leasing, they overheard couple of ladies talking about Mendelssohn.
 "There, you see," said Lessing, "you1 writings are even popular with the ladies'"
 ''Oh, dear, noT' was the modest re- ply, ''the ladies are only talking about the new samples have just sent them. -nlustrirte Welt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
THE END.
A Claim Settled After Thirty Years.

A Claim Settled After Thirty Years.
 One of the oldest claims against the government was presented not long ago by the sole survivor of 8 massacre on the plains. Thirty years ago family of emigrants was travelling through Idaho on its way to Oregon, when it was set upon by Indians. The father and mother, four sons and three daughters were killed, but the youngest member of the expedition, male infant, was car ried into captivity. Having grown to manhood he demanded from Uncle Sam the value of the wagon in which the em- igrant party was travelling when at tackled by the savages, the vehicle hay ing been subsequently, found by quar- termaster ill the army, who had applied it to his own uses. The amount, $160, was paid by the treasury and charged against the Quartermaster.-Washing ton Letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Further Charges Against Srerc,er.

QUEBEC, May 25.-The Attorney Gen. eral has laid new criminal information against ex-Premier Mercier for alleged malfeasance in office on three different points, viz: receiving and retaining moneys out of the subsidies voted by Parliament to the Baie des Chaleurs, the Hereford and the Ottawa ColonizA- tion Railways.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Commencement Speakers at Williams.

WMLIAAGsTowN, Mass, May 25-ThO commencement speakers at Williams College have been posted. The valedic- torian is Walter Anson Weed, of Shell burne, Vt; salutstorian, Robinson Paige Rainbridge, Troy, N. Y.; speakers, Edwin Whitney Bishop, Norwich, Conn. ; Winthrop Benton Greene, Newtonville, Mass. Charles Harvard, Pittsfield. Mass. Robert Hart Johnston, Chicago; Andrew Porter McKean, Lansingburg, N. Y.; Ed ward Everett Wilson, Austin, Texas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Racing Dates Fixed.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., May 25.-The Stew ards of the Grand Circuit held their annual meeting here to fix the dates for the Grand Circuit races, and arranged the dates as follows: Pittsburg, July IS to 22; Cleveland, July 26 to 29; Buffalo, August 9 to 5; Rochester, August g to 12; Springfield, August 16 to 19; Hartford, August 23 to 26; Philadelphia, August 30 and September 1 and 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Now Hampshire Brldges in Danger.

MANCHESTER, N. H., May 25.-Some of the bridges here are threatened by the extraordinary height of the river, to- gether with the arrival of the big log drives, which have been sent over the dam and are piled in jams in and about the piers of all the bridges south of Am. oskeag Falls. An injunction will be served on the rivermen to prevent their sending through any more logs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
A LuclrR WnmRn.

Mrs. Brainie-After ten years of mar ried life my husband says I'm an angel.
 Friend-Does he mean it?
 Mrs. Brainie-Of course not; but I think Pm mighty lucky to have 6 hus- band who pretends to mean it.-N: Y. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
NrRRIDEN. WATERBURY 6 CONNECTICUT MI RIVER RAILROAD.
IN EFPEoT JANUARY 5, lsSs.

IN EFPEcT JANUARY 5, 1899.
 FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL. leave Waterbury Dublin street, 4sb:00. lO:0e a. m.; b:O0 D. m. Leave Meriden, 10:4O A.m.; 6:45 p. m.
 FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY. Leave Cromwell e:SQ .. m.; is:lS. m. vaave Meriden. West Main street, 7:4b D. m.
 1881. 6:50 D m. Arrive at DuhllN strset. ee3 a. m, lso, t;o0 p.m' .Fer Meriden and way stations only; arrive at @ sbsiIs S i exOspt Monday.
 | CHARLES \. CRAWFORD. sup't
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Take a Ride.

W. G. Austin having sold his Scovill street livery stable will now devote his en- tire time to his Bank street stable. First class Livery aud Saddle Horses, good car riages. GIVE HIM A CALL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
Appropriate.

Mrs. Closeist-We are invited to MT. and Mrs. Bangles silver wedding. What shall we give themP
 Mir. Closefst-rn make lem speech. Speech is silver, you know.-G Good News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
FRED oEARTz.

Oven, Furnace and Chimney builder. chim- nays cleaned and repaired. Mastering, roof py hstiDe etc Boiler setting speciality.
 a,s EAST MAuxsr
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Unsp0Ned.

Mamma-Why do you call that beau tiful doll an ugly old thing?"
 Little Dot (whlspering) She's 90 pretty is 'fraid she'll get vain.-Good News-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25

"A Plain Man. will be very interest ing and you had better secure on intro- duction through the columns of the DEMOCRAT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25
HUMOROUS.

Sawyer-''The proof of the pudding is Oin the eating" De Spep-'No, it isn't. It's in the digesting."-N. Y. News.
 -Ethel-'I couldn't manage to get along without art" Maud-"Of course not; such complexions are a misfor. tune"
 Making Game of Himself.-First Sportsman-"Hit anything?" Second Sportsman Qimping along)-''Yes; one fool. Kate Fields Washington.
 -'Miss Smart has accepted that young fellow who was paying attention to her." "Is he richq' ''Didn't I say she had accepted him?"-N. Y. Press.
 -Cobbie-"What luck did you have in matching that ribbon for your wife?" Stone-"First rate; I didn't succeed in matching the ribbon, but it led to a di- orce."-Cloak Review.
 'tIt's long lane that has no turn ing," said Charley Chuggins' room mate. "Y-a-as," replied Charley, who was making his toilet, land it's the same way with short cuff."-Wash- ington Star.
 In Print He stepped upon a tack
 He raised fuss; His observations on that point Can best be published thus: - Detroit Free Press. -'T can take hundred words min- ute," said the stenographer. ''I often take more than that" remarked the other in sorrowful accents; ''but then have to. I'm married. ."-Boston Tran script. Consideration for Others.-Tommy -'I had such a bad dream last night, gradpapa!' The Admiral-s"Tell it to me, Tommy" Tommy-''Oh, no! It would only frighten you as it fright. \ aned me."-Punch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25

Blotches, pimples, liver patches,
 e. M. D. right quick dispatches,
 Drives away inciplent tumors,
 Clears the blood from poisonous
 humors;
 filling one, whoe'er you be,
 Try the worth of G. M. D. which is the great Golden Medical Dis covery of Dr Pierce-a wonderful tonic and blood purifier. The "Discovery" is a standard remedy for consumption, bronchitis, colds and lung troubles; guaranteed to benefit or cure, if taken in time, or money refunded,
 Dr Hale's Household Ointment is the finest remedy in the world for the cure of neuralgia, rheumatism, piles, croup, cuts' bruises and burns. Sold by R. 0. Partree, 46 & 766 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-25

"But when you saw the old house blazing, George, you forgot all that had come and gone?'
 "Vinie," said he, solemnly, q felt as if could snatch you right out of the clutches of death."
 But wasn't worth saving, George such a poor creature, all broken and spent, tied to the chair or to the bed. George, you might as we'll think of a dead woman as of me-"
 At that moment the old parrot awoke on his perch, shook himself, dabbed fercely at his breast feathers and piped out, George, kiss Polly"
 Vinie burst into little, weak, hysteri- cal laugh, and the captain raised her pale hand and laid it on his lips. "Vi. nie," he said, "I swear I'll devote my whole life to you if you'll let me. I'll cleanse my mouth of every foul word and my heart of every drop of gall. I'll lei nothing come in but you, just you. I'll watch over you as if you was saint right out of heaven and no wind shall strike you roughly, you poor, long sui. fering, patient Vinie. I'm not tho heather folks would make me, for right here on my knees feel as if could pray and thank the Lord for giving yor back to me-"
 "what's thatY' said vinie, raising her head. They listened to Q kind O moaning and scratching at the door, lik' hungry dog pleading to be let in "Cap'n Blighi Cap'n BlighF' walled [ distracted voice. 'sWhere's Miss May hew1 Some say you kerried her off ou the burnin house and some say yo' didn't. can't find her. She's lost. Oh cnnfn Eligh. open the doori"
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Cigarette Smoking Among Women.

The cigarette smoking habit is be-
coming noticeable among the wealthy
young girls in the cities and at board
ing schools. They usually begin by
thinking it great fun to take a few
puffs ut the alluring cigarett., bnt
afterward become accustomed to smck-
ing and enjoy it. Many of them be-
come firmly addicted to the habit. 1t
is estimated that no less than 5000
women and girls in St. Louis smoke
cigarettes. They very seldom pur-
chase them themselves, generally send
ing for them. In one case where a
little boy came after four or five pack
ages every week the dealer learned
that they we're for a wealthy young
lady in the neighborhood, and that
with what she purchased from other
dealers she averaged ten weeds a day.
About two years ago it became a fad
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Is this thingsto continue ? If so. thjss
at the next election, the scramble Ii
the negro vote, which we have predi1
ed in such an event, will comment
and God only knows whit will beeop
of poor debased and disgraced La1
siana.
As it is, the first result Of the divl
sion of the white people is, not a Deml
cratic government, not a Radical AL
eminent. for four years, but a bal
bare faced, revolving fraud, rattle
sanctitied and establishe6by ballctbd
stufiing and the negro vote. The
seems to be no way out Of it. III
curse has come upon us. Let Us 81
it patiently as may be, and trust til
an all ruling Providence will mitirs
IT'S evils, and give the people Of Lou
siana the strength, the moderation al
the wisdom to correct the error in i
future.-Daily States.
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from a dollar to dollar and a half IN
the markets Of Rio JaneirO. Pernam-
buco. Bahia, etc. This snake, which is
entirely harmless and sluggish IN It's
movements, passes the entire day
asleep at the foot of the staircase OF
the house, scarcely deigning to raise
its head at the approach of Il visitor,
or when a strange noise is heard III
the yestibule. at nightfail the gihoia
begins to hunt, crawling along here
and there, and even penetrating the
space above the ceiling and beneath
the flooring. Springing swiftly for
ward, it seizes the lat by the nape and
brushes its cervical vertebr9. AS SER
penis rarely eat, even when at liberty,
the giboia kills only for the pleasure
of killing. 1t becomes so accustomed
| to it's masters house that if carried to
a distance it escapes and finds its way
back home. Every house in the AN
| est provinces where rats abound owns
its giboia, "a fixture by destination, and
the owner of which praises its qualities
when he wishes to sell or let his house
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The Election And The Outlook.

All the indications are that the Fos-
ter ticket was, yesterday. by stuf1ing
ballot boxes, counting the negro votes
for thai ticket, and Eindred means,
elected. "God save the mark ~
No candid man, we assume, will deny
that, in past elections tile negro vote
of the State has been practically null
iie1 in this and other states, wier3
the negro hordes outnumber the whit
population. The defense for such o
procedure, and an entirely sufficient
defense. was That the domination of
the negro majority was a tC
the civilization and christianity Of tn
State, TO its business aud all other en-
lightened interests. In favor of that
line of action the white people have
stood together as one man. That DO
Icy was simply a common resistance
to forces that meant common ruin.
1t is entirely correct in morals as it
is in accordance with the practices of
mankind to resist. by every means
the invaders of our homes, the DESTROY
ers OF our institutions, to spoil the
ennemy, and defeating him, follow him
into his " land with fire and sword
But these methods, justiiable, aye,
cOnmendabte in dealing with d for
eign ennemy, when they are practiced
between man and man, for the purpose
of suppressing freedom of thought and
freedom Of political action, sink to the
level of those OF the highwayman and
the sneak thief.
What the united white people d q to
defeat kellogg and Packard, md to
elect Wilt, McEnery and Nichols, to
defend and perpetuate our civilization.
the Foster faction have done to de-
feat their fellow Democrats and set to
up q dynasty of fraud.
For twenty years we have appealed
to the white people to ignore all their
political differences and stand solid
against the living threat of negro and
carpet bag domination. We have,
time and again, told our fellow citizens
that any division between the whites
of Louisiana, before the negro should
be DISTINGUISHED, would result in a
&c lamhled between The rival white
parties for the negro vote that in
such an event, candidates would as
sociate with lie negroes upon terms of
social equality, would drink with them.
gamble with them, visit with them ::
that il a short time all decent men
would be driven out o politics, leaving
government to the mcanest classes of
men aud finally that society, business.
and every human thing would be de-
graded and Louisiana become a cess
pool of corruption and an object of
contempt and disgust to the world.
The white people have divided.
TIE first result is, that the negro vote
has been made the instrument for
trampling upon the rights and liberties
of one portion of the Democratic party
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among the wealthy young ladies IN
New York, and they even went SO faf
as to form cigarette clubs. Society
frowned it down 50 far as public smok-
ing is concerned, however. The habit
is retained by a great mary fashionable
women in every city.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
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SATURDAY APRIL %, 1892.
THE RETURNS.

1t IS claimed as Il result of last Tues
days election that the Foster ticket
has been elected by a big majority.
We say ''claimed," for there is no GER
tainty of its election by the people.
although it may be Counted ina
sort of machine made election, just as
lift had been told to the voters, "yOu
touch the bltton-put your ballots in
the boxes-and We'll do the rest"
Tins Is just what has been done in
most of the parishes Of the State the
voters have cast their ballots for the
men of their choice, and the Foster
commissioners have counted these bal
lots for the men of their choice, re-
CARELESS of the will of individual vo-
tiers.
This practice of subvelting tie will
of the people seems to have been car
ried to such a shameless extent, that 1t
may never be possible to ascertain the
true results of last Tuesdays election.
The complexion of the legislature elect
is not yet determined, and much will
depend on 1t. If Foster legislature
has been elected, the frauds at the
ballot box may never be investigated,
in so far as the Governor is concerned;
but if the legislature is unfavorable to
Foster, then we may have an investi-
CATION, with what results time only
can tell.
What these evil practices will lead
to God only knows, but certain it is
that our people did not tamely submit
to the like of these in the dark days OF
radicalism. We trust matters will ar
range themselves satisfactorily in time
and that order may yet come out Of the
political chaos of the present. Things
are indeed sadly out of joint and we
are passing through a terrible crisis,
the final outcome of which nc man can
predict.
There is need of patriotism, prudence
and moderation to avoid the terrible
disaster which our party, nay,
the whole people of the State.
In the midst of all this chaos, this
corruption and rumors of corruption,
we experience the proud satisfaction
of knowing that Lafourche has pre-.
served nnsullied her honor and hel
reputation for fair dealing and ha:
given the count just as her sons de-
posted their ballots in the boxes. Fo,
this credit is due to both factions of the
Democracy.
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The question now being discussed
is, should primary elections be held in
the future.
Our Foster friends have laid down
the doctrine, which vas taught them,
and practised by their leader,..that they
will only abide by the result when it
happens to be in their favor. and that
they will bolt whenever the majority
lie the other way.
Against sueh party ethics, we pro-
test with our whole strength and with
Our whole soul.
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Domestic Serpents.

Rats have multiplied to such Il de
gree in Brazil that the inhabitants rear
Il c. rtlin Kind Of snake for destroying
them. The Brazilian domestic serpent
Is tt e giboia. a small species of boa,
about twelve feet in length. and of the
diameter of a mans arm. 1t is sold at
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-04-21

Roumania mothers tie red rib
bons around the ankles Of their
children to preserve them from
harm. Ethiopian mothers tie small
bits Of assafotida to the necks Of
their offspring for the same pur-
pose.
In old Ireland belt woven from
women's hair (blonde and brunette
in equal numbers) is placed about
the child's waist to keep the ssban-
shee" away.
In Holland the new mother in
sures the future good fortune or her
child BY putting salt, garlic, bread,
cheese and meat in its cradle.
Welsh and English mothers fre.
quently put . knife in the cradle
with . new born infant to ward Of
collie and other infantile diseases.
The Welsh mother sdds 70 the mer-
it Of the charm By occasionally
throwing in the sugar tongs.
In Lower Brittany the baby il
put through regular gymnastie
exercise, vhich winds up with ths