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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
THE ARIZONA KICKER.
A Few Facts Showing Up Colonel Smiley
 In His True Light.

A Few Facts Showing Up Colonel Smiley
 In His True Light.
 Nor MYSTERY.-A local correspondent of an eastern paper has been telegraphing large chunks of news regarding what he is pleased to term the mysterious disappear ance of Colonel Smiley. He says the colo nel, who was resident of the town for two years, suddenly vanished of the face of the earth, leaving not footprint behind, and he hints at foul play. We fail to see any mystery about 1t. The facts in the case arc very brief Colonel Smiley came to this town to open a bank. When he discovered that our ways of banking differed from eastern ways, and that failure was followed by hanging, he concluded not to go into banking. He fooled around for a spell and then originated "The Great Territorial Town and Farm Syndicate. He wanted to provide every critterin the United States with town lot or d 40 acre farm for the trifiing sum of 2.
 We hadn't any particular objections until we made a personal investigation and dis covered that he was the syndicate, and that his assets consisted of about 75 cents worth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Real Mean.

Mrs. Gofrequent-These are delightful oranges. Best I ever tasted. Where did you get them?
 Mrs. Flyabout-At a social our Society For Intellectual Advancement and Ethical Culture gave last night for the benefit the poor. We had splendid supper. Tw lol- lars a plate. Everything was donas ed by business men, you know. It was real mean the way some of the ladies acted. They car ried away every bit of the fruit cake before could get a chance at it, but I was bound to have my share of something, tell you, and got nice sack of grapes and a basket of these oranges and a package of fresh macaroons. I do hate to see people act like pigs. Don't you? Have another oranGet- Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
CRUSHING ABRAHAM.
An Occasion Showing the Superiority
 Mind Over Matter.

An Occasion Showing the Superiority of
 Mind Over Matter.
 1 sat on the seat with the colored man who drove me down to the railroad depot with a shacklety old wagon, and as we left the hotel he said:
 Boss, if yo' kin dun say ober few big words on de way down, de ole man will be 'stremely disobleeged to yo'."
 How big words do you want!"
 Can't git 'em too big, boss. Ize a pow erful hand to member big words an git lem off when calamitous occasion pre- dominates"
 Do you expect to find use for some of them this mornings"
 Reckon I does, sah. My son Abraham works down to de depot, an whenever I cums around Ee tries to show of ober me
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
An Epitaph.

A tombstone in country churchyard bears the inscription, "She was so pleas ant" After all, could it have been moro fully or better said? The stranger as well as the intimate knows that the dead woman was one who brought cheer with her wherever she came and frightened the joyless day with her sunny presence. One may not sigh if fame, riches, attain ments are missed if ''so pleasant" is said of us by and by.-New York Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
N.H.&H. Railroad Time Table
June II. 1888. NACGATUCK DIVISION

Trains leave Waterbury as follows. For NEW 1ORk-6-nS T.so sSS lOsoan,as S-sS. sSs D m- Sunday. 4is ID m A-1@
 Return. SIni. sloo. l00S a m. i'm nA .o,
 pm Sunday. 6.6l a m - WI Tor NEN HAVEN. via Naugatuck Jupcstan sSa sss m: l-2S SlaA Bss n m N.
 Derby Junction. sos. s-a6 IOs0 a m.rSs S.9S SsSpm- A' 4~1@ Return via Naugatuck Junction at r.x sunday, slon m- Via Derby JuDrftr-, 100. s-42 B. m: l3-o0 a.ao sSa TS0 n =.
 Sunday. s.I0 am p- h- For BRIDGEPORT-s'aS. 7-so. se6 loEo l-2s. S-9S ssS D m. Sunday t.Is D m keturn at sos syto a m 1. I2Oo 2sS ESa -s- pm. Sunday SIS m- For ANSONIA-slOS TS0 s.e6 loso a m ss
 Sss. slS 700 tmixedl p m. Sunday, t.fs
 m-
 Return et 7.so. lo.aI. a m laSi sni. ana a e pm. sunday s-ts m. F0r WA1ER1ONN-S-t4 sST. uIT A n, Ra 6-l2. T!ol m- Saturday SIS D m Return at GA T-sS. l0.S0 m; asa kSs eso nm. Saturday 1& pm For THONASTON-sSa mIaa m. Ss9 sEa 500 ? m- Sunday a2s m. Return al 5as 7SS.. lo.2s a m: 7RS8p m Sunday a.s7 pm. i For ToRRINGToN-.ssa. IIla n asa sxs. 800 ? m Sunday s.3s m. Return at s@tT. g-S1. l0.2o E. a2a SOS u. Sunday SIS m.
 For wTNSTED-s11. nI2 . m; am GEs Sna
 Rstarn q ssa fio s.as n HnA Gap n. | oT.KURsTzAn Gen R.wAruua
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
No Chinese Wall.

Poor Hankinson, who had come to make an evening call, paused at the doorway of the parlor. Young Ferguson was there ahead of him.
 'I can hardly hope for any interchange of ideas this evening, Miss Kajones," he said, with Ghastly attempt to be facetious, lon the basis of unrestricted reciprocity. You seem to be fully protected"
 "Protectedt" exclaimed Miss kajones, with a ravishing smile. Not at all, Mir Hankinson. Raw material is on the free list here. Walk in."-EXchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
THE JESTER.
The Holidax NIarket.

Lemme sell you sumpin, ladys Got de fines turkeys here An do nices' sweet pertaters Dat yoh eber yit come neari Yoh wants ter know what dat Is Hangin up dar on de nailH Bless yer, lady, dat's CT possum- But dc possum ain fur sale. Yoh kin buy dc fines poultry Dat we raises on de fahm. Er I'll choose yoh out a rabbit Wifi a foot dat has de chahm. Yoh kin take yer pick: I'll promise Dat de quality won't fail, But-I hates ter disapp'int yer Dat 'ar possum ain fur sale.
 Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19

PROFESSOR HAVEN of the weather bureau expresses the opinion that all the concus- sion experiments to produce rain have been failures, and that those conducted in Connecticut last summer seemed to pro- there was plenty rain in all the region round about
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Had Been There Before.

wife-Tomorrow is your birthday, dar- ling, and am going to stop at the jewellers and buy you present.
 Her Hubby-Get something cheap, pet; haven't paid him for my last birthday pres ent yet.-Spare Moments
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19

ONE dry goods firm in New York paid last winter sS45. .OOO in duties on spring goods. The Mckinley tariff evidently did not stop importations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Poor Old St. Nick.

The problem that Is causing Old Santa's worried look Is how to show up in good shape With fiattened pOcketbook.
 Kansas City Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
The Unknown.

Gan you tell me what that picture rep resentsy''
 That is Queen Cleopatra. Have you never heard of hers'
 Never in my life. l so seldom read the papers. ."-L' L'Intransigeant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19

1 is the bottom of the foot The lines A B, X B, in ?, are to be cut. and the part ontvide these lines forms the heel and D D the foot. Fold the pattern along the lineC c; now stitch across the bottom of the heel and up the leg of the stocking. Put the bottom of the foot, A 4, in place and stitch around the foot and toe. Now join 4 4 in to the sides of the heel, 4 B, in 2, placing the center at the seam in the bottom of the heel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Ne One May Come Near.

Why does Miss Pryde, with all her charm, Keep mankind from her segregatedf 'Tis this. because on her left arm The girl has just been vaccinated.
 Chicago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19

IN order to try to prevent.the spread of diphtheria in the public schools the New York health authorities will ask the board of education that all Lschool books be covered with glazed paper and that the ordinary slates be abolished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Economy In Hosiery.

After stockings are past wearing for gr6Sn folk the better portions may be utilized for children. Diagrams and ? are thus described by Ohio Farmer: No.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
St. PatriCk'S Block.

We don't want 10 fail ard for just the reason we are compelled to give you the value of s2.OO goods for our One Dollar Cash. In or der to save the name of our reSpec- tive firm.
 No man can make better invest ment, than when you buy your Winter Clothing supply for your self and family at the sacrifice sale.
 Our stock contains full line of seasonahle goods. Overcoats, Listers. Suits and Pant and a full line nf Furnishing Goods, for Men, Boys and Children
 Don't he too late in taking ad- Vantage of this great opportunity. s we your hard earned dollar when you can
 Call to see our stock and hear Pric' $ and you will find the ..bove to be positive facts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
A Little Dear.

Clara-Us girls are getting up a secret society.
 George-What's the object?
 Clara-I don't know yet, but I'll tell you all about it after I'm initiated. Good NewsA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
He's Not Very Wicked.

She kicks aloft her pretty feet; A baldhezd doth ndore. The baldheadS I. And shey ArySweet Sweet baby, just turned four.
 -Rrookirn IAfa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
A Verbal PArAtiox,

Dibbs-Engllsh is such funny language Nibbs-How soi
 Dibbs - There's that young Swellers, who's owed me money for two years, and be's in the directory as 'settling clerk.'- Chicago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
MERIDEN BRANCH.
ARRIVE

Al Dublin street s;so. m. ISS.TMpm a uI. 9 na s11 pm. -'
 W.R. BABOOCK. D,B-o>, Gen Pass Agent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
What He Enjoyed.

Do you enjoy holidays." said Johnny's uncle.
 "Yes, sir"
 What do you enjoy most about them~ "Bein able to stay home from school with out bein sick Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19

SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year. $500 Three mos. q. IS Six months -aB0 One month. A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
nidnst Bee 1t.

Don't talk to me-" said the lettuce to the turnip. "I have heart, and you haven't"
 .I don't see how that can be-" replied the turuip. You never get mashed, and do.r-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Hue 1cruucrat.
o. and NJ. T. MALoNEY. PURIIsHERs

Letters and communications should bear the name and address of the writer in each case as a guarantee of good faith. Anony- nous communications will not be printed.
 Any irregularitY in delivery should be re- ported to the office at once.
 Enteredsat the Post Ofhce at Waterbury as second-class matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Like Light TaperA

A servant girl was once given some macaroni by her mistress to prepare for the table. Noticing the girls surprise the lady asked:
 'Didn't you cook macaroni at your last placer
 'ACook it7 We used them things to light the fire withP-Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
The Heat Wa,

The Best Way. HeAping eoRls of fire Is we'll enough to talk, But if you love your neighbor Place ashes on the walk.
 Chicago Inter Ocean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
The BllI, Once Broken, Flsss Fast.

The Htats Once Broken, Fle@s East. It's thing that cannot divine, Nor can any of those who are seholarn. The fact thet 94.0e fa % very much leas than 6.
 -Chicago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19

form liniment and two or three patent pain killers. After getting to bed he suggested brandy, witchhazel and fiaxseed poultice, and he turned over to go to sleep with the
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18
On the Country Road.

While in many cases it may not pay to
warm water for stock. il will at least
pay to keep them from drinking ice
water from frozen ponds or troughs.
When the farmer buys n new wagon
next spring he should see that it has
broad tires.
If the ice is cut into large. regular
shaped chunks, and these are packed
closely together in the house. they will
keep better. Any crevices should be
filled with pounded ice.
American Gardening advises where n
hop arbor is desired to plant root cut
tings. which can be obtained from any
hopgrower or from many nurserymen
at small cot
An authority ON such matters believes
that the gals on an oak. by attracting
ants. lead To the slaughter of quantities
Of catcrpillars and other insects. which
are its natural enemies.
Among young trees and in half shade
you can plant currants. gooseberries.
Strawberries. raspberries. blackberries.
etc
Parker Earle is most promising
strawberry for general culture. The
plant is Il vigorous grower and its fruit
large and excellent.
For the green fly burn tobacco stems
and strew thickly over the soil about the
plants.
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18
WILSON X COLLINS. A,,orncys-a,-Law
Order Nisi.

Oliver ID. Collins, Assignee of Viii
liam :. Wilson, Assignee of Charles
+. Snow, mortgagee of Henry Da
shell and Priscilla Dashiell ex
parte.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County in Equity No. 1900 january
Term. 1893 to wit: Feby. lst 1888
ORDERED. that the sale made
and reported by Oliver ID. Collins
Assignee. for the sale of the Real
Estate in the above cause be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown ON or be-
fore the 9th diy of Februlry inst,
provided Il copy Of this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed in
Worcester County, once in each of
three successive weeks before the
9th DIV of February in the year
Eighteen Hundred and Ninety three
The report states the amount Of
sales to be Sl2200.
francis Henry rURNELL, Clerk.
True Copy,
Test: FRANCrs HENRY pUnNELI. Clerk.
feb. l-:;t.
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18
salt for Pigs.

An English veterinary expresses him
self as follows on the subject of sailing
pigs:
Personally l would not allow free
supply. which is what putting a lump III
the trough means. and especially to III
pig or sucking sows or very young an
imals. Salt is dccidcnly injurious il
given 10 pigs in large quantities and
leads To coalition that is described rs
salt poisoning. y little will do no harm
perhaps To large pigs. but whether it is
prejudice or because experience has dem
onstratcd that il is bad for the animals
salt is never placed in the piggery. The
cases where have seen salt do mischief
is where brine from the pickle tub has
been mixed with the wash. butcher 5
waste and that from hotels commonly
containing far too much. The same
thing arp.ic 10 soda. which often gets
into the wash when dishwa;er is emptied
into il.
l strongly advise against the use of
salt for sucl,ling sows-any one may bid
goodly TO the Youngsters if they get any
quantity Evca tl:e liqucr in which salt
meat has been Ioilcd has been known TO
upset them. y far greater essential for
pigs than salt is small coal or other grit
1t is useful also where pigs do not get
the liberty CT run to cut sods of turf
with plenty Of soil adhering and throw
them III the pen.
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18

TIE action of city commiss-
ion men in demanding that
growers of small fruits on the
Delmarvia Peninsula shall
ship their produce in gift
crates. not to be returned
has raised a big stir. and Just
ly so, in some of the upper
counties on the shore. This is
a matter into which our berry
growers should investigate.
and operate, if possible with
other sections of the peninsu-
la in opposition TO the demand.
All know that owing to high
rates and other expenses at
tending the growth of small
fruits make them less prohta
bic here than in other sections.
and should submission to the
commission men be allowed.
there would be little profit in
the business. To say the least
the matter should be looked
into before the crops are
ready for shipment. and those
interested should call a meet
ing and appoint a committee
to investigate. The columns OF
the MESSENGER are open to
our farmers for calling a meet
ing for discussing the matter.
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18
A MOB STORMS \ JAIL.
\ Negro Who May he innocent
Dragged Out and Lynched.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Feb.
I4-This city is intensely cx-
cited tonight over an outrage
committed this morning upon
Mrs. Nj. a. Moore, a highly
respected widow, by a negro
who found the lady alone in
the house. His victim is fifty
one years old, and the mother
of seven grown children.
A negro, Andy Blount, was
subsequently arrested on sus-
picion, but Mrs. Moore is in
doubt whether he is the man.
Neighbours. however, believe
him guilty. The negro pro
tests his innocence, and an in
vestisation by a number of
leading citizens indicates that
he speaks the truth. At eight
O'Clock tonight the jail was
surrounded by hundred head
strong citizens determined to
lynch the negro.
AT 10. so o clock to night an
infuriated mob battered down
the doors of the county Jail,
and finally forced their way
into the cell where Blount the
suspected rapist, was confined.
Despite the protests of the
jail officials and many leading
citizens, they took the negro
down to the big bridge which
crosses the Tennessee river.
His lifcless corpse now dang
les from one of the Arches.
Sentiment is almost evenly
divided as to the mans guilt.
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18
CLEyELAND'S CABINET.
Members al the Cabinet Oflicial-
Iy Announced.

~ -thhOuhitOs
Mr.. Cleveland has officially
announced the names of
five members of his cabinet.
They are
Walter 9. Gresham, of Hi
nois. Secretary of State.
ohn G.. Carlisle, Of Ken
tucky, Secretary of the Treas
ury.
Daniel S. Lamont. of New
York, Secretary of War.
Wilson S. Bissell, of Bufta
10, Postmaster General.
Hoke Smith. of Georgia.
Secretary of Interior or of Ag-
riculture.
In making the announce
ment Mr.. Cleveland said :
There is no need of d mys-
terry in regard to the cabinet,
and it Is useless to speculate
and indulge in guess-work.
shall make no secret of the
matter, but shall announce
the names of gentlemen selec-
ted TO fill the positions as fast
as | receive their acceptances
and permission to make the
matter public.
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18
Ca.arrh Cannot he Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
canno, reach the seat Of the disease.
Caiarih is blood or constitutional
disease. and in order to cure il you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. and acts directly
on The blood and mucous surfaces Halls
Calarrh Cure Is no, quack medicine. II
was prescribed by one of the best physi-
clans in this country for years. aud is a
regular prescription. II is composed al
the best tonics known. combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly
on The mucous surfaces The perfect com
binaiion of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Caiarrh Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY * co Propric,ors
Toledo. q. Sold by Druggists price s1c.
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18
FARM POulTRY.
How to Improve "a Flock of Ordinary Barn
ward Fowls at Small Expense.

ward Fowls at Small Expense.
The farmers flock of common fowls
may be greatly improved by killing off
the males and replacing them with thor
oughbrcl cocks. While we believe that
pure bred fowls are the mos: profitable
and do not advocate the crossing of diff
fcrent varieties. vet it may he ut times
desirable II do 80. If it is 10 be done. il
should he done Systematically and with
a definite purpose. To illustrate what is
meant The Poultry Yard explains thus:
Suppose a farmer has a fock of medium
sized common fowls. He is So situated
that he can raise spring chickens profit
ably. and Inns a good market for dressed
poultry all the year round. We should
advise him III such circumstances To pur-
chase of some fanciCr one or two Light
Brahma cocks and put with his hens.
Such fowls can be bought for reason
able sum. As Il result of this cross there
will be a decided improvement in the
size. the quality of the flesh. and in the
uniform and fine appearance of the flock.
The extra profit from sucll flock will
pay many times over for the little extra
expense in buying the pure bred cocks.
The same cocks can I've used for "a second
year. or other birds of different strain
may take their places.
The third year it will he best TO make
an entire chance of blood. We would
suggest that " hitc Lcghorn cocks should
now be introduced in place of the Brah-
mas As result of this cross we should
get good. fair sized. plump bodied fowls.
cnd most excellent LAYERS and very uni
formly feathered birds. After using the
Leghorn cocks two years the Brahma
cross may he made again. and so on in
definitely Ifthc person prefers. Partridge
Cochins may bc altcrnated with Brown
Leghorns or Plymouth Rocks with Dom
iniqres. Let nm experiment of this kind
have fair trial. and we believe there is
no farmer who will not admit that it
pays to buy thoroughbred fowls. We
are writing now for such persons rs are
averse IL the expense of stocking entirely
with pure Brahmas. Lcghorns. Plymouth
Rocks or some other standard breed.
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18

In Il bulletin from Cornell station
Professors Bailey and Corbett announce
additional items in the treatment of to-
matocs or confirm previous ones. Early
setting is important, giving the plants a
longer season in bearing before frost.
Leggy or long stem plants should be set
ont nearly fiat. half the stem being COW
cred. Killing plants is of no advantage.
nor is trimming. Single stem training
gives more and earlier fruit. Early SOW
ings gave earliest fruit. but the heaviest
crops came from late sowings Nitrate
of soda is a good partial fertilizer. but it
is of no benefit in very poor soils.
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18
when n Queen bee Il introduced

\ correspondent in American Bee
Journal writes:
Here is way to tell whether a queen
is safely introduced when released
among the bees. In fifteen or twenty
minutes after you release her disturb
the bees in some way by smoking. jar
ring the hive. etc. and if they do not
pounce upon her at once shut mp the
hive and go on and give it no further at
tention regarding the introduction of
that queen. y queen is never safely in
troduccd until the bees show her royalty
or feed her. and might say she Is only
safe in summer when she begins TO lay.
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18

EASToN. Mn. Feb iO.-Yesierday on
Mil's river four men in nm lee boat going
or runners with great velocity over the
ice shed the craft into big air hole.
which stopped the MON, n,um suddenly.
Two nt the men were thrown forward on
The ice several hundred feet aud badly cut
and bruised though not seriously hurt g.
The other two went down in the hole
under the ice, and wer. nearly drowned
when exiricated,
Democratic messenger., 1893-02-18

A MEETING of the Peninsula
Press Association will be held
in Dover, on Tuesday. Feb
nary 2Sth. at one o'clock. for
the purpose Of electing dele
gates to the meeting of the
National Editorial Association
which will be held in Chicago
on May 10th next and continue
two weeks.