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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
He Was a Reader,

She didn't want to feed the hungry man who applied at the kitchen door, but she finally wrapped bone up in an old newspaper and told him to go along with it. He went inside the gate and, sitting down in the shade, he picked the bone, and then fixed himself comfort ably to read the paper which had envel oped it. Here a half hour later the woman found him, and she did not find him to be ornamental.
 What are you doing there?" she screamed.
 Reading" he replied, politely.
 "What are you doing that for?' she asked, for something better to say.
 He stood up as if ready to move.
 Madam" he said, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm, reading maketh a full man," and then he walked rapidly away.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
Real Estate at Real Bargains.

The following property will be sold on easy consisting of one dwelling house and four build ing lots 4 feet front by 16O feet deep good loca tion. and a special bargain; two houses on North a nice home on Abbott avenue; 3 good businos blocks near Center Square;on South Main street. cheap home on Ridge street; 8 pleasant homes on North Main street. also three family house, for $62 per month: houses on central avenue; block and house on High street; new house home on West Side hill, house and barn; new houses on Chapel street; brick block lately built and one family house with one or more build and loans wanted on first mortgage. For further information call or addI sss J. s. Fay's Real Es- street, up stairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
THE TOWN TICKET.

The democratic town convention last evening supplemented the work of the city and school conventions by the nom- ination of a strong, well balanced and evenly proportioned ticket.
 The nominees for selectmen, Moritz Grelle and John McElligott are men who stand we'll with their party asso- ciates. Mir Grelle has the confidence of people of all classes and has already demonstrated his capacity, by work in the harness, for any position to which he may be called. John McElligott is in politics for the first time. He is well and favorably known, has large circle of personal friends and will add strength to the ticket.
 The unanimous nomination of James J. Madden for town clerk was a grace full and merited compliment to a good democrat and an efficient officer. MT Madden knows no such word as defeat. He is courteous official and has a ready faculty of making and retaining friends.
 Messrs Granniss and Hauser will make good assessors, being well posted on property valuations in Waterbury, and Messers Thompson and Maher will dis charge honestly the duties that will come to them as members of the board of relief.
 George Strobel, the candidate for town treasurer, made his debut in poll tics last year and owed his defeat tc the complicated condition of affairs He was fairly entitled to renomination Frank P. Brett, the choice of the con. vention for first constable and collector is young attorney, who is well anG favorably known. He is not a politi clan, In any sense of the word, and car be relied upon to faithfully perform the duties of the responsible position oi collector.
 Men in every way worthy of suppor have been selected for the minor offices and taken altogether no better ticke
 was ever presented for the suffrages O. the democrats of Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
SPECIAL l
 TRUSTEE SALEl Commencing Monday, Aug l

The enormous stock of Fur. niture, Carpets and Upholstery, comprising Parlor Suits, Cham. Der Suits, Dining Sets, Library Suits, Folding Beds, Sewing Machines, Stoves, Library and Fancy Desks, Fancy Erica Brar, Solid Carved and Richly Upholstered Chairs, &c, &c. Special attention is called to the line of s lid Oak and Wal nut Side boards and Extension Tables, also Hand Wood Re- frigerators Ohe famous Chal- lenge brand, &c to settle the assigned estate of w. H. Hunt, undertaken and furniture dealer, South Main street.
 The goods as sold will rep resent a rare carnival of bar gains and should not be ig- nored.
 Attention will be given to Undertaking as usual Per order,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
Who Wrote It?

Johnny, who is studying literature, asked his father the other day what the word ''autocrat" meant.
 "Why, king, a master, or a boss, " answered MT. Jones, without looking up from hls paper.
 'Jim," said Johnny, an hour or two afterward, anxious to air his latest knowledge, 'T'u bet you dollar you can't tell me who wrote The Boss of the Breakfast Table "-Youth's Com DaniOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
The Tale of a Tag.

A woman not thousand miles from Richmond was without doubt the most Hurried female last Sunday in seven counties when she discovered, after coming out of church, that her brand new hat was adorned with a tag, whereupon was inscribed the legend: Reduced to S2.75."-Richmond Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
He Was Not & Judge.

"You say this man has been drinl<ing,' said his honor. "Drinlzing what?"
 Whisky, I suppose" answered Officer McGobbe.
 You suppose? Don't you know? Aren't you judge?'
 "No. yer amer; only a policeman" His honor looked carefully at his min- ion moment and then called the next case.-Boston Traveller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
An UnfeelinS Brute.

Mrs. Friendly-What did your hus- band say to you to make you feel so bad?
 Mrs. Newlywed-I told him that he hadn't been to church since we were married, and he-boo-hoo-said: No wonder-a-a-burnt child threads the tre"-boo-hoo.-Texa Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
Omc1al Figures for Maine.

AUGUSTA, Me, Sep. 8O-The official figures of the Gubernatorial vote of the last election, every city, town and plantation inclusive, gives CleAves, @, ,5S5; Johnson, 55,073, Massey, Prohibition), 3,7S1 Knowlton, Iabor), 1860; Bateman, (Peo- ple's) 3,005; scattering, F. Total vote, 129, ,620; Cleaves' plurality, 12,5l2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
The Milford Granite Lockout.

MILFORD, Mass, Sep. 30.-The locked out granite cutters of Norcross Bros.' yards having voted not to return to work if the non-union men are allowed to remain, were notified by the firm that no settlement can be made except on the lines of the Quincy settlement as regards non-discrimination, apprentices and arbi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
Situation at Fire Island

BABYLON, L. l., Sep. 3O.-The situation at Fire Island remains unchanged. The Island is carefully guarded by the mili- tia, although it is not expected that the States property will be injured by the baymen. Every precaution, however, is being taken. It is not known how long the camp on the Island will be main tained
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

EDWARD B. KELLEY is too good a democrat and has done. too much work for his ward and the city to be sacri- feed. He is fairly entitled to a large majority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

THE nomination of John McElligott is proof that the delegates to the conven- tion wished to be fair in the distribution of offices, and will do much to heal the breach in the fourth ward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
Volcanic Signs Reported ut Sea.

SAN FRANCIco, Cal, Sep. 30. .-Advices from Onalaska state that the steamer St. Paul from San Francisco reported sail ing, on August 28, through black clouds for four hours. Lamps had to be lighted When the steamer emerged several inches of volcanic dust covered the decks. The nearest active crater is 265 miles away and it is thought that new island has emerged from the sea, as did Bogasluf island six years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

D. J. MAHANEY, candidate for alder man of the third ward, is a property holder and can be depended upon to guard the interests of the people of the Brooklyn district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
No Exhibit from Hawaii.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sep. 30.-Advices from Honolulu by the steamer Alameda this morning state that the government has finally decided to make no exhibit at the Columbian Exposition, but instead has appropriated $12, 900 for sending a Ha- Waiian hand to Chicago
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

TOWN CLERK JAMES J. MADDEN is an efficient and accommodating official. Do not stay at home on election day. He deserves your support.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Some of the Handsomest Early
 Fall Importations.
A Visiting Gown of More Than Ordinary Attractiveness-The Proper Thing In Travelling Cloaks-Hints on the
 Selection of Materials.
Especial New York Letter.l

One of the handsomest early fall inn portations of trimmings is a Venetian embroidery done in deep rich tones of silk in open-work patterns, with touches of gold and coppery threads shimmering through the whole. The model illus trated here has just arrived from Paris for September bride.
 The gown is cream yellow Venetian cloth, quite plain as to skirt, with a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

WITHOUT city clerk the democratic members of the court of common coun- cil will be like ship without a rudder. Everyone who has the success of the party at heart should vote for John S.. Neagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

THOMAS J. MORAN has proved him. self to be model school clerk, and will be elected by an increased majority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

~ DrOu E t for moderate sum and have the merit of looking we'll until their last days of usefulness.
 The newest thing in ties is made of kid such as is used for gloves in the gray, tan and brown shades. These are very soft and comfortable, but necessarily undurable, as the kid scratches.
 The newest blouses are made of crepe, silk, or lawn, accordion-p -plaited set into short round yoke and girdle of velvet or lace over silk. These are very smart and wonderfully becoming to slender figures.
 Taffeta silk in dark changeab ble shades is much used for summer travel. ing cloaks as well as for skirts and
 Indigestion and constipation are cured very quickly by Dr Hale's Household Tea the great blood purifier and nerve tonic Sold by R. O.. Partree, 46 & 766 Bank street.
 You cannot invest 25 or 50 cents any better than to take home with you a bottle of Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure. Sold by R. O Partree, -4e q 7s6 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
PENMA NSHzP.

PROF HoLLE1 Teaches every pupil to write fine. rapid busi, NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degree of the art.
 187 BANK STREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
"A Penny Saved Is a Penny EaInsd'

Is an old but true saying and in order to find this fully com piled with you should call at the "Wooden HalI' and get the benefit of first-class goods and low prices, viz;
 LYin Steak, 14c Round Steak, 1Oc Shoulder Steak Dc Prime Rib Roasts, 14c Other Roasts, Sc Rumps and Clods, 1Oc Ribs and Sausage, 1Oc Sugar Cured Hams, 14c Sliced, 200 Shoulders, 9c Frankforts and Bologna, 10c
 ER- All other Meats and Vegetables in proportion.
 Remember, our Hams and Shoulders are Valentine BohPs celebrated "Star Brand" None finer. We are as ever, your obedient servants,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

JOHN w. MCDoNALD's majority has always been up in the hundreds, and this year should be no exception to the rule.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
FRED 0EARTZ.

Oven Furnace and Chimney builder. e!him- ueys cleaned and repaired. Plasterin& roof painting etc. Boiler setting 8 speciality.
 21s HAST MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

FRANK P. BRETT, the candidate for collector, is a man of whom it may be said, he has not an enemy in the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

dress foundations, though for autumn wear would suggest a warmer gar ment made on the model shown here.
 A Scotch homespun or English tweed ia made like an ulster with a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
No Doubt.

Acquaintance-Wh Where passed you the summer?
 Milkman-At my watering place, a usual.-Chicago Globe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

MoRITZ GRILLE is one of Waterbury s business men. In his hands the affairs of the town will be carefully managed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
 FOR PRESIDENT, GROVER CLEVELAND, of New York.
 FOR vICE-PRESIDENT, ADLAI E. STEVENSON, of Illinois. Presidential Electors at Large. E. CORNELIUS BENEDICT, of Greenwich ELISHA K. HUBBARD, of Middletown.
 District Electors. 1, WILBUR B. FOSTER, Vernon. 9, ELISHA LEAvENwoRTH, Waterbury. 8, THOMAS s. MARLoR, Brooklyn. 4, DAVID M. READ, Bridgeport. DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
 For Governor, LUZON B. MORRIS, of New Haven. For Lieutenant Governor, ERNEST CADY, of Hartford.
 For Secretary. JOHN J. PHELAN, of Bridgeport.
 For Treasurer. MARVIN H. SANGER, of Canterbury.
 For Comptroller, NICHOLAS STAUB, of New Milford. For Congressman, Second District, JAMES P. PIGOTT of New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
All Planned.

Charlie Hardup-Ah, for the day, dearest, when I can call you my own my dear, true love, in our own dear little homel
 Miss Croesus-Beside the sea?
 Charlie Hardup-Oh, anywhere that you choose to build it.-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

long cape, self fir ing ed and lined with a pretty plaid or shot surah. The gypsy" tie is a novelty to b e worn with shirt or blouse waists.
 Soft China silk handkerchiefs of those indescrib-
 a ble tones of blue, green, rose a nd yello W shades are folded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

c. 6 Nj. T. MALoNEY, PRoPREToRs.
 oFF1cE-267 South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30
He Repented at Leisure.

He-Will you marry me, EthelP She-Yes.
 He-But look here-good Heavens this isn't fair. You declined all the other fellows.-Jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

s h ort corsage, overlaid wi t h this V e n e ii an embroidery. The sleeves have big puff s of pal e yellow c ry 8 t al bengaline a n d the lower part embroidered.
 Black bathing suits continue to be popu l a r, t h O u g h many pretty ones are seen of striped outing flannel.
 Lavender and white st ripes trim med with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

cloth with full upper sleeves and zouave of black velvet and skirt trimmings of nar- row black feather bands.
 White or pearl colored gloves as well as the more useful cha m o is are worn with all sorts of costumes at all or any time of day. Although light suede ties are admi S S i b le with a light gown on the street they are not in good taste and abso- lutely inadmissi- ble with a dark costume.
 Russia leather ties can now be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30


 broad white braid on the sailor collar and belt makes a natty and becoming suit-the color varied to suit the taste of the wearer.
 Linen lawn in pale gray and drab shades is much worn for tennis in hot weather, and when neatly belted with white looks trim and appropriate.
 The new grenadines with fine colored dots, figures or stripes are very at tractive and dressy looking. Made up with fine lace trimmings over silk to match the figure, they are relieved of the somberness usually characteristic of grenadines. There is a great fancy this season among a certain type of small, natty figured women for crepe in those demure shades of Quaker drab and gray, which when made in simple good style set off their figures admirably.
 The walking costume for early fall illustrated here is light weight reseda
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

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 ....... $50 One Month. ....... 42c
 Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postofice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-30

Dr Hale's Household Ointment Is posi- tive specific for pneumonia. It cures when all else fails. Sure cure for neugalgia. Sold by R. O. PArtree, 46 & 766 Bank street.
The Southern herald., 1892-08-19
MR. oLApsToNEs PET.
The Dog That Accompanies the Grand
old Man On His walks.

The Dog That Accompanies the Grand
Old Man IN His Walks.
"Petz" is the name Of little black
Pomeranian dog at Hawarden castle TO
which, It is said, Mr.. Gladstone has be-
come much attached. The dog came
from Swalbach, Nassau, where two Of
Mr.. Gladsone's family were sojourning
for some time in the carly snmmer OF
1883. PETE belonged to Herr Bersoir Of
the pension stadt Coblentz, where they
stayed, and in return for their ntten-
tions he so entirely devoted himself to
the two English visitors that, when the
stay came to an end, by a friendly ar
rangement Petz came over to England
and made his new home at Hawafden.
The attachment Of Mr.. Gladstone to
Petz is Of course altogether reciprocat-
d. There is no one the little fellow
cares half so much TO accompany on a
walk as Mr.. Gladstone, because he
knows that the chances are that he will
get more sticlS-throwing -Petzs pet
passion is running after sticlss-out Of
the great statesman than from the
other and more hard-hearted members
of the family. With this object in view,
he will lie in wait IN the early morning
outside the right honorable gentleman's
dressing-room door, in the hope that he
may be allowed 70 accompany him on
his daily walk up to the church at $3.50
a m. for the morning service Mr..
Gladstone has often protested that in
throwing sticks for him to catch he is
quite unable to resist or to tire out his
pertinscious little friend Nearly all
the ex-cabinet ministers when visiting
Hawarden have had to contribute In
this way to Petz's amusement.
Mr.. Gladstone delights in telling his
friends how on onu occasion when he
was telling a tree. with PETE as his only
companion. the little fellow after a
time thought some little attention
should be paid to him, and that some
chips should DO thrown 70 him 70 fetch.
So he kept picking up a chip now and
again, and dropping it at the wood
mans feet in the hope Of attracting his
attention.
Mr.. Gladstone took Il all In, and, ap-
pearing not to notice bis little friends
efforts, went on with his tree felling,
determined to try and tire him out
But il was no good, and at last, in dire
distress. Pets picked up . largeschip and
dropped it on Mr. Gladstoneis boot. at
the same time looking up into the
statesman's face Is Il bis lie depended
on his wish being gratifeds The honor
able gentleman had to give IN, and
PETE was made altogether happy
Washington Post
The Southern herald., 1892-08-19
HIS ONE WORD.
A Man whose knowledge Of French Was
Expensive.


Expensive.
"There is no use Of talking" said the
white-haired man as he smoked his
cigar after dinner in an uptown rcstan~
rant; ''you can't make any one believe
for any length OF time that you are bet
ter than you really are or that you
known more than you really do. You
may be able to deceive a few persons
for short time, but you are the one
who will suffer in the lend every time,
or at least ninety-nine times out of
every hundred. Like everything else,
no one will believe this until he has had
the experience, and | remember quite
distinctly the time paid for mine.
''It was when was young man and
l was paying my first visit to the
French capital Soon after arrived in
Paris / went to n barber shop to get
shaved. l sat down in the chair and
the barber began his work. When, as
| supposed, he had about finished the
job he said something in French. Now
at that time thought, as most young
men of twenty do, that i knew about
all there was to be known. OF French
/ knew exactly one word-Oui' / was
determined that would not show my
ignorance to this French barber, how
ever, so every time he said anything to
me answered '0ui.'
swell, as ! say, after supposed that
the job was finished the barber kept
saying something TO me occasionally,
and kept answering 'Oui' for ten or
fifteen minutes perhaps, and every time
he made remark he opened a fresh
bottle of some sort of perfume or other
and applied portion of it TO some part
of my head. Finally he finished and
took away the towels and aprons Then
he wrapped up lot Of bottles and gave
them to me with my check, which was
for sum equal in our money to five
dollars. The condition of affairs flashed
across me, and realized that was
paying for all the fresh bottles Of per-
fume which the barber had opened. But
didn't say word. | took my package
and went my way after paying the bill.
But it was q lesson to me which shall
never forget, and since that time have
never tried to make any one believe
that knew more than really did. 1t
may be embarrassing to acknowledge
your ignorance sometimes, but it is not
half so hard to do this dozen times as
it is to be caught once in assuming to
know moro than you really do know"
X v Trihuna
The Southern herald., 1892-08-19
A LEGEND OF HERoIsM.
Tine vengeur Went Down hat Would Not
Surrender.

Tine Vengeur Went Down Hat Would Not
Surrender.
Legends based upon alleged acts of
heroism die hard and, although it has
been proved repeatedly that the soul
stirring story of the Vengeur is little
more than a mere sailors yarn, II is still
as deeply rooted as ever in the French
mind, says Paris correspondent. As
the story goes It tells us that dur.
ing the memorable victory of Lord
Howe over the French fleet off Ushant,
in 1894, the frigatc Vcagcur, rather
than surrender to tho English, went
down with the colors nailed to the mast
and the crew singing the "ilarseillaise''
and crying viva la Libcrtew Whether
we believe this legend or no, we owe its
author a debt of gratitude, for that it
has inspired the well-knowa artist, NJ
Pollpot, with the subject OF the most
attractive panorama ever shown in
Paris. 1t is exhibited in the large build
ing of the Champs Elysees, which for
merly sheltered the panoramas of the
Siege of Paris and tho Battle of Sol
ferino. The painter has chosen the
moment when, at tho close of hard
days fighting, the French 1eet over
powered by Lord Howc's squadlson, is
doing its best to escape in the direction
of Brest and when the sailors of the
Vengeur are just going to their heroic
death.
The frigate has settled down so fan
that only the guns on her main decl;
are available, and with these the artil-
lerymen are firing u last feeble broad
side at stately British vessel of the
line, from the decks OF which shot and
shell are being poured into the sinking
ship, The ragged, wounded sailors OF
the Vengeur arc in the act Of mailing
the tri-color flag to the stump of the
mainmast, while an officer on the quar-,
terdecl, raising his hat on the end a
his sword, hurls defiance at group oi
English marines on board his majesky's
ship Brunswick. All round are the
fleets OF both nations, the vessels keep
ing up a running fight as they speed
through the choppy sea. Many Of the
British men-of-war have already
launched boats to pick up the survivors
of the Vengeur, scores of whom have
been washed of her decks and are cling
ing to floating spars. NJ. Philpot is to
be congratulated on the admirable
picture he has given us of this stirring
scene.--N. Y. Recorder