Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-11
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Some Stray Leaves from Reporters f Note Book.

Some Stray Leaves from a Reporters Note Book.
 | There was a ludicrous occurrence at a concert given recently in the City hall bv one of the local bands. one number on the program was entitled ssrThe Cavalry Charge It was de- scriptiye piece. During the course of the rendition of the piece two revolver shots are discharged as signal that Hhe cavalry charge had commenced. The cavalry won a signal victory on the night in question. Just as the musician discharged the two shots a seat which was occupied by two young ladies broke down, and-Well! The pc sition of the young ladies was rather uncomfortable for a minute or two, and they furnished a little amusement for the large audience.
 It would take a big vehicle ana good horse to carry all the calendars that have been taken from the Demo crat office during the past week. Young and old called for them and all have been treated alike and this order will continue while they last. The antics of some youngsters who called where amusing. One tot who did nor appear to be over three or four years old. got one for himself and started off in high glee He had not been gone long when he returned and said he wanted one for his little ''brodder" and then he was in d worse fix than ever He didn't see how he could go home without one for his 'modder'' How could anybody refuse a bright, cheer full boy such small favor for his mother? Through this kind of schem- ing. if that be the right word to use in this connection, many received more than they needed. But the supply was large and so far as we know no one has been turned away empty handed.
 Two things worth mentioning seem to have escaped the notice If the re porters at the meeting of the new board of aldermen last Monday night. One was the row at the < acret caucus of the republicans in the ante-room over the confirmation of the mayors appointments to the several boards, and the other was the handsome pads placed on the members 1esks, adorned with beautiful green covers. on the outside of which appeared .Ee words Belfast 1inen,' and above this a cut of harp and shamrock, wli.ch some one mistook for q picture nf the Red Hand. the banner of the 0'Nellls. Ulster chiefs in ye olden times. They say it was worth q quarter tn hear the fight Aldermen Blakeslee and Chesson put up in defense of their fr.end and associate. Daniel ]. Mahaney, both threatening to have their revenge it Mahaney should be turned down. The discussion must have waye:l warm, as anyone could tell by the blanched face of Alderman Filling as lie emerged from the star chamber session and wanted to know if Alderman Pagan conducted saloon. After heinz as sured that the allegation was untrue he then inquired if William C. Moore was engaged in the liquor business and on being told that soda water was the strongest drink one co1ld find in Moore's establishment the alderman hreathed easier and returned to his col leagues, who on hearing inc report voted unanimously to confirm the can didates. Republicans like soda water when they can't get anything better and once in a while some of them use it as "chaser' when they take 2 lit tie stimulants. They're III jolly, goot fellows. I propose toast. the glasses to be filled with Commissioner Moore; soda water: To the new aldermen ani their green pads!