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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
HOW TO PRev-~.
A Sure Destroyer of Teeth. Seldom De
 tected Until Too Late.

tected Until Too Late.
 Riggs disease of the gums is reces- sion of the flesh from the teeth scarcely perceptible to the sufferer. The enamel of the teeth Is several times thicker above and below the skin than under it. What Is called the normal line of the gum, the dentine or enameled portion, is not exposed, and nature provides the heavier shell coating to protect the visi- ble part not only from cold and eli matic conditions, but from the danger generated by small microbes floating about the mouth after eating.
 When the gums recede from the teeth toward the root, the dentine is left a helpless prey to every acid the mouth contains, and decay begins at the top, cutting off all hope of saving the lower part.
 This recession is rarely visible except to the dentist. Its probable effect is slight bleeding of the gums whenever a stiff brush k used. while the teeth seem- inGly remain in their normal condition
 The cause of the irritation is tartar poison.
 The saliva of the mouth is partly formed of phosphate of lime, which, by chemical action. Is converted into tar tar. This fastens itself upon the roots of the teeth, and irritating the tender membrane causes bleeding, sore con ditiun-
 In this weakened, porous condition these innumerablc microbes that lurk l in the cavities of the mouth float out from their hiding plnces and seize upon the wounded line of skin. This is the fatal condition. and only the most care 1 ful treatment diSlodges them. The tar tar substance becomes poisonous, and the whole eats its way into the gums, which slough and gradually decrease. Of course this disease Is not common to every mouth IL is caused primarily by an acid condition of the saliva, he reditary in some constitutions, and its l earliest arreStCr is an antiSeptic. Should. | however, any bleeding occur i'll brush ing, dentist : help should be called in
 The treatment for it continues from l six months 10 a wear, and even then the disease is only arrested; the rc-eStab- hshment of the gum is never assured.
 The nature of the disease is so inSidi- ous that prudent women should sec to il that the mouth is frequently examined. Any dentist can tell whether a person l: inclined to this condition and at onct remove the tartar and advise an antiSep tic that destroys the microbes
 In fact. some such preparation should be frequently used to retain a healthy condition If every part of the mouth.
 A per cent solution of Salicyic aciC is especially recommended by the pro ] feSsiOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
The Hairy Ara,adiIlo.

VILLA IiAILS, Paraguay, May 2.-In all thc history If mammalian there is not one so Cu7i DWcl:- cunning ns tho hairy ar madilln. IL f'urd CN over tho valley of the Ia Plata. in south America. Because of its peculiarly intc-csting method of obtaining fuud it l. probably tho most interesting animal that naturalists Scck for. but it is vcry :cldom that an opportu- nity offers to watch tho armadillo killing it's prey.
 Recently MT w IT. Hudson. C. NJ. F. s, was fav0C,'il with such an example, and it was If such curious natura that it dc- serves to hr rctold Ono day while hunting up SpCCimrnS Clusc to Bahia Blanca, near CapC COrriCnt,ss, in the Argentine RCpub- lie, his attention was drawn to n peculiar duet of hiSsny and Grunting, as if a big snake and h,'y were in encounter. But it was not so. X small black snake proba- bly, thrcn feet long, was cuilcd up on a stone a short distance away. Suddenly a hairy ;IcIuadillo appeared on tho scene and trOttcd directly toward tho snake
 It was then the hisSinG and snorting be- gan. But tho snake, in apparent terror, at onco began to glide away. Instantly the armadillo rushed toward it and squat ted upon the snakes body, the sharp she'll liko body covering holding the reptile 
 on.
 It happened in this way: The armadillo at once set to work to kill or bcnumb his victim He swaycd his body backward and forward and sideways with regular saving motion, " thus lacernting the snake at every movement with tho kean edges ot ] his bony covering. Tho little snake Strug glcd to be free and bit savagely at it's az grcSsor but the bites made no impression. and very soon the poor reptile gaTo up the unequal contest, and when the armadillc ceased his stSeSaw motion tho snako was dead and ''very much manglcd." The armadillo at once began to feed upon his dead victim He took tho tail in ! his mouth and slowly progressed toward tho hoad; but, finding that about one third of the snakc sutficod his appetite, hG | left the remainder and trotted away. ThG peculiarity of this performance was that q moment afterward tho naturalists could | find no trace of tho armadillo. A, R. MCCRIILIA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
THE TATTLER.

Miss Kate Field has joined the Chicago Times Herald staff.
 The report that Miss Frances Willard is about to be married Is absurd.
 Florence Nightingale, at the age of 75. lives with her sister, Lady Verney, at Claydon House, in Buckinghamshire.
 Ellen Battelle Dietrick has been appoint. cd by the National Woman Suffrage asso- citation to the position of general wrangler.
 Mrs. Lulu Nelson is school treasurer of Whitcfield township, Marshall county, Ills, and is regarded as very competent off. cial.
 Mrs. D. L. Philbriet has resigned hen position as supervisor of the Boston luna tic hospital after e2 years service and is taking a much needed rest.
 Mary Anderson (AIrs. dc Navarrol. who has been in poor health for several years is now said to bc looking stronger and fl possible more beautiful than ever.
 Elizabeth Lady Wilton is very fond o1 fast trottrrs and may frequently be seen spcriing through Hyde park on a pneu- matic Sulky hchind a team of flyers.
 Mrs. Emm.ns Blaine has presented, in memory of her husband. to the First Pres hytcrian church nt Richneld Springs, in
 
 church u,iiiir,' a,.d a fine new pipe organ.
 The life ,f A ., Chcvillard of Villegar- din, France, who is 100 years old, is a great card f,'r the Nrgrtarians. The aged lady has never eaten meat, but has lived wholly on bread, milk, fruit and vegeta- blrS
 Miss Grace Dodge of New York, who Is we'll known throughout the country for her great work among girls, is tall and strong of figure and has a sweet face, with mild. expressive eyes. In conversation she is all enthusiasm. and her cheeks glow as she talks If her work.
 Mrs Joshua WilbOur of Bristol, R. l., | en joys the distinction of being one of the | three women who have ever been elected | by acclamati ion to the office of vice prcsi dent general of the Daughters of the Amer | ican Revolution. Mrs. Wilbour's house i: | filled with rs.rr old china and antique fur niture of historic value. The widow of John Brown of slavery day fame has lived for several years in 1 cabin among the rcdwOOds of the Sicrr: | Azure mountains 50 miles south of SaI | Francisco. From her veranda she look down across A garden of Eden-the Sant' | Clara valley. Many tourists visit her, an( to all she ci"cs warm, kindly welcome.
 Mrs. Cu.hman K. Davis. wifc of tn eloquent senator from Minpcsota, is beini made the subject of good deal of fricndl. conmi.cra; ion in social circles in Wash inEton. She offered her home ts cousil who was 10 hc married, but has been take, i'll, and now Mrs. Davis is detained at tn capital waiting for her cousins conValei I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23

ed at Frcdrrick. Md, to collect funds and crcct a suitable monument. but the ap- prnaching civil war rr,Ncntcd it's accom- pli>hmrnt The funds ti:cn collected Were CarrfulIy I-'~rrVCl. however, and in 1894 tho Key Nuuumcnt association was rcor giniz,d. aud active us,v.>tig,'- were adopted for the early completion uf this long de la.o~l trihu'V [" Ihc memory of the loved p"rl.
 r." i:ovr~nor "t Maryland has strongly inc ~,r,I tI.!S as>nciatina and its plans and h...v:., .'..' l tn tho governors Of all other >.;: .-;rp itNr his war!l t!:rir approval and a., '.,,r. T!lraSS,rialiuIa asks the schools of th,' ir,' country tn incorporate some roc, e-ri.Iul, Ih' services uf Francis Scott Key ia the T;.i'i xii cxrrrisis of Flag day, .Iu.." T., :,~l th fprward to them small CuI,, i'u'irH' fsr t'C IHonuTCnt fund. TE,F o I, >r tn place tho names of all do- norS in t!c -yI.t of the monument. To &S ; il ,lch cEr"rirv' they have prepared d nIa, ,l.I.'t Cr:t.liIiuy many interesting thiEg' ;.hau; lgIHci' Scott Key, which r!a: Ia "!g:.;l:,l fc,r hy any one who will seI.d a , C"n; .'~'ln fir To,taEr To the Key Monument ns-, ion [ l'rCterick, Md.
 ". IL BREARLEY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
'Tl1e 9er11urrat.
O. and N. T. MALoNEY. PuBI1sHEns.

IN the matter of high school the needs of the future ought to be considered. Sufi- cient ground should be secured to meet the requirements of the city for all times. The people of Waterbury want high school of which they can be proud They want to build for coming generations as we'll as the present. It W ,uld seem then. that even at an extra expenditure of $15. .O00 the whole of the Brown lot should be purchased The higa school should not be cooped up on a small lot and the surroundings should savor of home. The DEMOCRAT would sug gest that the whole lot be pu' chased even at tue sacrifice of ornam-ntatlon of the proposed building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
HIS NAME TO CE t7ONUn-O.
4 Monument to Be Erected to the Mem.
 ory of Francis Scott Key.

Especial Corr, s:Don }t nee.
 BALTIMORE. May Gl, ,-N i>itu9s enterln.. the cemetery at Fr,ylyrirk City, Md, Ii" tice q well worn path I,..llinr tu the vCItrr of the grounds. whcrc :, I.i flag; u!,' st,I :'s, from which usually | .us a E!- U AiurCi can flag. Near its b,e.r iIrr t.,e Luimhi! marked graves of Francis Scott key and Mary Taylcc Key, his wife.
 It may not bc generally known, but the author of The Star Spangled Banner formerly lived near this place, at Pipe CrCcl.
 While Francis Scott Key wrote and pub lishCd q volume of poems lis fame will rest secure on the merits of the one matchlcsS national hymn with which his name will be forever associated.
 On the 18th of >'>ltrInlrrr 1874, Francis Scott Key ViSitCyI the British fleet. off Fort McIIcnry. near Baltimore, tO arrange for an exchange of prisoners and was detained for time, lest Ec should report the prpa- rati0ns then in pr'-rVss for an attack upon the fort. The bombs bursting in air which he saw that night gave him inspiration tu compose the poem which has done more to awaken true patriotism than any other which has yet been written.
 Since his death, in lS43, little has been done to honor his memory. Several years ago-about lS60-an association was form
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23

A cold spell about the middle of May IS n ,t an unfamiliar experience for agricul- tural interests. nor by any means bad one. according to the judgment of an eto- m .toelst. wao writes to New York paper: Plant lice ana other destructive parasites which begin matching when the therm"- meter rises above seventy degrees multiply with such rapldIty that if they could not be kl!led by the cold waves after the first warm ", ather of May it would be impos' ble to raise either fruit or grapes. while many cereal crops would be greatly dam aged" This theory may be cold comfort to the individual losers by May frosts, but it leaves room for the belief that in 6 larger view such visitations are blessings in disguise and worth in the aggregate fAi mere than they cost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
An Indian Territory EpIsode.

GUTnRlE. 0. T. May 23.-At Ingram, on tho border of tho kickapoo reservation, threo masked men rode up to the post office. The postmaster and several Kick apoo settlers opened fire and drove them of. They rode to tho residence of John Webb. and calling him to the door ordered him to bring out his money under penal, ty of death. He agreed, and stepping in- side grabbed a gun and fred through the window, knocking one of the bandits of his horse They riddlcd tho house with bullets, picked up the wounded man and left without any hooty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
The Course of True Love.

Bridget" said Mrs. Houskip, II understand that you have tilted the man who drives the ice wagon for the milk man."
 'Thrue fer yez, ma am. Oi hoy thot same, " was the reply.
 And that damp spot on the doorstep is all there is to show for the twenty pounds of ice we take!''
 "Yis'm"
 "Wen, Bridget. you can either arrange to be sister to both of them or you can look for another place, "-Washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
LA eAscoeNE,s "TRIP.
She Was Delayed by Just Such an AScidel
 as That In February.

AS Ahot m reDEuAfys
 NEW YORK, May 2S-The overdue French line steamer La Gascogne Captain Baudelon, from Havre on May II, arrived safely in port after tedious and exciting voyage of II days duration. La Gascogne sailed from Havre on the llth inst at II a. ID. with 50 saloon. 4 second cabin and 4o3 steerage passengers
 She experienced fine weather down the channel. On the 18th the wind was from the southwest, with a high swell, which gradually hauled to southeast On the 18th, when in latitude 42, longitude 49, at s 80 a. m., the piston rod of the inter mediate engine broke. The ship was inn mediately stopped. Chief Engineer Le Bars reported the accident immediately to the captain. A consultation was held, and it was decided to disconnect the disabled engine. The chief engineer and his as- sistants set to work at once to disconneot the disabled engine and after much labor the task was successfully accomplished at 3 80 D. m.
 During this time the weather was re- markedly fine, and the sea was perfectly smooth. Not the slightest excitement pre- vailed when the accident occurred. The saloon passengers. when told of the na- ture of the accident. were perfectly cool and quite pleased to learn that nothing AuOIG idd AnppohcNs <Ab f p the ship resumed her voyage to the west ward under her high and low pressure en, | zines at the reduced speed of eight knots per hour. Previous to the accident she had steamed at the rate of F knots Dur ing the remainder of the voyage line weather was experienced. Strange to re- 1 late, the piston rod broken on this voyage was the new rod placed in the ship on hel return to Havre after her memorable voy. age in February last.
 Among the passengers on La GascognG was John Alexander. the American ar tist, who has won the honorS in the Champ: de Mars salon for three successive years Alexander has lived in Paris since 1899 and during that time has been elected as socie and the following year societaire o the salon. the latter being the highest dis tinction given. Mir. Alexander will oper @ studio at Seabright N. J., until his re turn to Paris in the autumn and will bt engaged also in Washington, where h, has an important commission from tn, government for mural decorations in thu new congressional library building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
RlOTOUS STRIKERS.
They Exchange shots With Deputy Mar
 shaf> nt indianapolis.


 INDIANArt L., Nav 2S.-A riot ocCurr ed among the strikers of the West Indian apolis car works, and several shots wero exchanged Letwvpn the striking union workmcn and the nuuuniOn men at work. Frank Madison. assistant foreman of the works, was returning homo whom he was surrounded at the street corner hy a mob of strikers. With him was l.. N. Hink- Icy, foreman of the works.
 The men asked Madsen if hc was going to continue Ht work, and upon his reply ing in the affirmative was attacked. bad ly beaten and seriously injured. uinkley fought in his behalf, and Madsen fired from the ground, the bullet missing his assailants. Nine deputy marshals who have been guarding tho works came to tho assistance of tho mon. and several shots were exchanged before tho rioters were driven back.
 It has heen reported that ono of the mob was shot and carried of by his comran- ions. but this cannot be verified. More trouble is cxI Ccted, and m additional force of deputies will be employed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
SPRING CLOTHING
 FOR Men, Boys, Children,

Spring Overcoats, Soits. Trous- CTS and a full line of Gents Furnishings which we are able to sell you cheaper than ever before We call your at tention to a nice line of Spring Overcoats which we will sell at the following bargain prices. One lot dark grey all wool
 goods, for $5.75 worth. $9.OO One lot light grey all wool,
 made nice, for $6.9O,
 worth HOO One lot fine Melton
 trimmed. very nice. for
 S1.50. worth l25O One lot kersey, equal to
 tailor made, for $9.5O.
 worth l5.Oo One lot fine English clay
 Worsted, for slO, worth
 l6.O0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
RUNAWAY IN A CROWD.
One Person Killed and Sixteen Injured at a
 Circus Parade.

Ono Person Killed and Sixteen Injured at a
 Circus Parade.
 FORT WAYNE, May 23-During the pa rade of @ circus a shocking runaway acci- dent took place on Columbia street. A horse took fright at the elephants and jumped into the midst of a dense crowd of peopla. knocking them down by the dozens. Sixteen wore moro or less injured
 Mrs. Eliza Leway was killed. The fol lowing werc seriously hurt:
 Mrs. Ella Devan, badly hurt about the head and shoulders will die; Jessie De- van, aged 5, injured internally, probably fatal: Catherine Leway, agcd D. bruised about the head and body Jennie Wen hert aged 7 badly cut in head; Emma Wenhert, head and body bruised The balance of the injured arc badly bruised about tho head and body, but not fatally.
 The horse was from n livery tarn and was being rented for the day by Thomas Walsh, travelling salesman for the Loril- lard Tobacco company. He was holding the horse and trying to quiet him. but finally had to run to escape injury him. self. Six baby carriages were kicked to pieces by tho maddcned horse
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
IL Was In InYeraa Rnfin.

You don't want that S26 hat. Mary, " said Mir. Muggins, who was with his wife in the milliner'E store Its toe big anyhow. Now, if the milliner could only take of four or five feathers il would be all right"
 That's easy." interposed the milli- ner sweetly, suiting the action to the word. And there you have love of e little bonnet" " And then. as MT. Mug. gins felt for his pocketbook smilingly, thinking of the economy he had effected, she added. "Now it's only $50. "-Chi- cago ReoSrd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
SoloneSses.

Have you been able to catch the speakers eye:" asked the first lady leg islator.
 Have I?' rejoined the second legis- lator. Well, rather. wore my navy blue bengaline, with the heliotrope sleeves, and the speaker couldn't keep his eyes of me-"
 Upon the call of the house they sep arated -DsSrnit Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
Two Men Killed by AIIigator..

HorsToX, May 2S,-A report comes from Crockett Tex, that while two young men were fishing in the Neches river, 27 miles from there, their canoe was attack cd by alligators and broken up and the young men torn to pieces by the brutes The mother of one of tho young men wit messed the tragedy from the bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
Wanted to Make Sure.

Mir. Nuwed ton honeymoon tour- My darling, we shall have to get out at once. The two front cars are telesccped and the whole train is on fire, Come. dear, come before it Is too late.
 Mrs Nuwed (detcrminedly) - No, dear. not until you have told me once a'ore that you love me. me.-BrOa,lyn Life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
To Appeal From Gof-s Decision.

CoLuMBIA, 5. C.. May 22-There has been a change In tho plans of the stase ad- ministration with reference to Judge Goff's decision that the South Carolina registra- ton laws are unconstitutional The case will be taken on appeal to the federal court of appeals for this district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
Regrets.

Eve stood without the gates of Eden weeping bitterly.
 Viewer mind, dear" said Adam sturdily. II will build you a home"
 "I know," answered the weeping woman, but would liked to have staid there long enough to give the place one good housekeeping at least. " Cincinnati Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
MeflicAl Item.

MT. Youngdoctor-Lastw week four of my patients who were down with the grip recovered completely.
 Mir. OlddOctor-SsrvsS you good and right Why do you neglect your pa tients that wAyi Y0R dsssEvs to have them all get well on your AAndA Tax. Rs Siftin4A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
Assaulted hx n Striker.

PROVIDENCE, May e3.-A slight dis turbanCe occurred near tho Geneva mills when a company of Is operatives started for home. Tho usual crowd of strikers was on hand to escort thom from the mills, and one of the strikers, whoso name the police refuse to make known, assaulted an operative and breaking through the crowd made his escape
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
Thurher at Gray Gables.

BUzZARns BAY, Mass, May 23.-hen- " T. Thurhcr, President Cleveland's pri- vate secretary. visited Gray Gables to per feet arrangements for its occupation by the president and his family. He incl dentAlly looked over the cottage at Ware ham which he has leased for the season
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23

DiStrist sf GauGatuck- SS Probate Court O May Se. tseS.
 Estate of Andr v P. Abram-on. of Nauga- tuck. in said district aesigRlnR debtor, having been lodged ln this ofieo for record and probate thereof, and ChAs '. Hun9artord of fHAuGAtusk. being In said assignment nomi-
 ORDHRHD. that the 9tth day of May. 1898, at o'clock afternoon. be. and the same b pr0Vaf of said trustee. and that ell persons Interested therein may have Rotios to appear If they see cause. and De heard thereon this Court directs that this order be puhlIshSd two times In nowspapsr having Q eircu- lation in said Probate District before said time assigned for said hearing. THoMAs Fl. BENTON, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
nnilalnx >tonncd In Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 23,-The brickmakers' strike has reached tho point whore a total paralysis of all building operations in Cook county is threatened. Every union brick maker in Cook county has quit work, and the strike managers declare that no brick will ho moved or mado until the wage question is finally settled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
arartr. Death Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. May 23.-News reaching here from official Cuban sources confirms the report of the killing of Jose Marti. There was some contention as to who should have possession of the body, which ended in the government finally taking charge of h.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
Hosmer Win Recover.

BosToN. May 23.-George Hosmer, the well known oarsman. who Is at the City hospital suffering from a slight hGmor- rhARe as the result of accidentally swal- lowing a small piece of glass, is greatly improved, and it is expected that he will be out in O few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
A Bicycle Record Smashed.

CHICAGO, May 23.-On the Garfield park bicycle course William Do Cardy smashed the ten mile record. cutting 1t down ten seconds. He made the distance fin o4 .OY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
A1n Psr Cant Increase.

MIppLRTowN. Pa, May 23-The Amer ics n Tube and Iron company of this place, which employs l, GOO men. gave notice of an increase of 10 per cent in the wages of its workmen, to take effect on June 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
C..a Involve, a1 ooo ooo.

NEW HAVEN. May as.-The case of the Thomson Houston Electric company against the Winchester Avenue Railroad company for alleged infringement of pat snts was begun in thO United States court here The case involves ei, 900, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
Hard Work.

"Ah. poor Johnr' sighed NrS Cyni- GUS. He's been working hard for thS last three wseksr'
 "Ah! Whats he driving atP'
 ''Heard a new financial theory and has been hunting reason for not be- lieving it. "--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-23
Nc Nuns In Texas schOoIs

AUSTIN, May PS.-The state department of education. on appeal from Victoria county, ruled that nuns cannot teach in the public schools of Texas. and that sv. srythinS of a soctarian nature must be ab- solutely eliminated from the public