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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Imprisoned Without Cause.

WORCESTER, Mass, Nov. l6.-Thomas B. McQuaid and Dixon R. Cowie, who are in jail under indictment for the murder of Llllie A. Hoyle. at Webster, Mass, will be released on Saturday. Alice Hoyle, upon whose testimony the defendants were ar rested, has pronounced her story lie and told another tale, which she has also re- canted, and which investigation proves to be false The district attorney admits that there is no case against the prisoners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Republican Orators Having Good Times.

BOSTON, Nov. 16.-Fifteen hundred guests partook of banquet given by the Home Market club, at Mechanics hall, in celebra, tion of the Republican national victory, which the club helped to bring about The galleries were also well filled with peop.e who listened to the postprandal eloquence of the Republican leaders. Timothy Merrick presided, and among those beside him were Gen. Alger, of Michigan; Governor Ames Senator w. E. Chandler, ex-Governor Long, Hon. William A. Russell, Elliot F. Shepard Warner Miller, Senator Hoar, E. A. Morse Gen. Banks, A. w. Beard, and many equally
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Five Witnesses Iynched

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16.-At the home of the Baldknobber king, Dave Walker, in Christian county, a rumor was current that five of the witnesses who testified against him in his trial for murder have been ly nched by ex- Baldknobbers, It is said that as soon as it was announced that the ex-chief of the Bald knobbers must hang the friends of Walker wrecked vengeance on the five principal witnesses who brought him within the shadow of the gallows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Murdered His Father-;n-I.v

NEW HAVEN, Nov. 16.-In Wallingford last evening Solon G. Jenkins shot and killed his father-in-law, Stephen Anthony, a re spected resident of that place, aged 6O Jenkins afterward shot off his right ear in an attempt at suicide At the time of his mar riage to Anthony's daughter, five years ago, Jenkins was prosperous merchant, but he soon took to drink, and his wife went to live with her parents. Jenkins has been on a spree for several days, and has threatened te kill his father-in-law and the whole family. The murderer was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Another Papal Rescript,

DUBLIN, Nov. 16-The Irish bishops have received another papal rescript, which directs them to actively execute the instructions contained in the former rescript These in. structions were to denounce the plan of cam. paign and boycotting. The latter rescript orders the bishops to instruct the priests un. der them to advise their people accordingly and to preach against outrages. The bishop. will hold conference before readino the ra script in the churches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
- The Times, Irre,sx.nc,.s

LONDON, Nov 16-It is expected that the tedium of the Parnen commissions sessions will not be relieved until The Times produces evidence directly connecting the accused Parnelhtes with specific otfenses. If The Times continues to exhume the stale facts and Actions that have characterized its efforts thus far it is the intention of Sir Charles Russell counsel for the Parnellites to make another endeavor to get the court tc order the prosecutors to begin an inquiry into definite charges
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16

NEW YORK, Nov 16-Jack Dempsey, the present middleweight champion, and Mike Donovan, the ex-middleweight champion, had six round go" for scientific points, be- fore an immense audience, at the Palace rink, in Williamsburg, last evening Dono- van, who was supposed to have passed the halcyon days, surprised every one, including the ''NonpareiL" Very little hitting was done, but remarkable science was displayed Both men were as quick as a flash in avoid ing each others blows. Donovan forced the hghtng, and seemed to have a trifie the best ot It throughout. At the close Referee Obrlen said that more scientific contest was never witnessed and that the only de clslon he could render was that of "a draw. The announcement was greeted with loud cheers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
A Rough Passage.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16-The officers of the steamer Furnessia, which arrived from Glas. gow, report the passage the most stormy and dangerous they ever experienced. The yes. sel was somewhat strained, but not seriously damaged. Mrs. $. $. Pearse, of Portland Ore, a passenger, had her arm broken by being thrown to the deck by lurch of the vessel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Trouble Ayerte<I.

PITTsBURG, Nov. 16-A sufficient gas sup ply having been secured, the 1,5O0 men of Jones & Laughlin's force resumed work on the old schedule Wharton & Co, Oliver Bros. & Phillips and the Republic Iron works are running on the new time schedule, that arrangemei ; to continue until next Monday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Cut in Two by n Buzz Saw.

COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 16-Gray Easton, a boy r years of age, met with a horrible death. He was riding on tilting truck in the Damn Manufacturing company's works The truck tilted up, throwing him over the guard rail He struck on a circular saw be- low, which cut his body in two from the top of the right shoulder to the left breast Death followed instantly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16

The manufacture of paper bottles Is to be begun on very extensive scale.
 According to Prof. Potter asphalt, the ar ttcle of prominent commercial importance of the present day, was used in the building of the tower of Babel and other ancient struct-
 To harden plaster of Paris add five or ten per cent of hydraulic cement to the plaster before wetting. Five per cent of finely ground sulphate of potassium will give even quieter degree of hardness.
 An ingenious inventor has devised new screw-haf nail and half screw; two blows of the hammer, two turns of the screw driver, and it is ill. Its holding power in white pine is said to be SS2 pounds against 29S pounds, the holding power of the present screw.
 Wood oil is now made on a somewhat ex- tenSlve scale in Sweden, where the refuse of timber cutting and forest cIeanings is turned into account for the oil 1t contains. It is used for Illuminating purposes, and gives, when put in lamp especially made for it, a very satisfactory light
 pr, Charcot, the great French physician, says that children under sixteen cannot have their brains overworkede No forcing, he as- sertS, will get out of them more cerebral work than the brain will accomplish without fatigue. It is not until after the age of six. teen or eighteen that surnenage becomes possible.
 A Philadelphia man has invented ma. chine that, with the help of six hands, will turn out as many barrels in @ day as sixty men can make. The machine has been sue cessfully operated, and coopers are taking 6 good deal of interest in it. If it proves finan, ctally successful it will probably revolutions izs the cooper's trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Canada's Thankspiyiup.

OTrowA, Nov. 16-Thanksgiving day was observed by celebration of services in all of the Protestant churches. The departmental buildings were closed. In the afternoon a match game of football for the championship of Canada took place between senior teams of the Montreal club and the Ottawa College club, the score resulting in draw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
King Christians Quarter Centenary

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 16.-The twenty-fifth of King Christians accession to the throne was celebrated yesterday. Bells were rung and salutes were fired in his honor. After receiving diplomats and special envoys the king attended service at St. Mary's church, where the Ire Deum" was sung. A banquet was given ill the evening in honor of the kings jubilee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
What Is the Matter at Durbamq

DURHAM, N. C., Nov. 16-The biggest business crash ever known in North CaroIina occurred here when the following six firms made assignments: The Bank of Durham, w. T. Blackwell president, s4OO, ,0O0; E. J. Par. rish, Sl90, 900; J. W. Blackwell, coal dealer, $10,OO0; w. F. Ellis, S2S,0O0; Muse & Shaw, S10,000; and Robbins & Stone, $S, ,OOO The assets have not yet been announced. It is reported that some will pay in full, but this is only a rumor The failures are great surprise
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
,Jndpe Brady,s Daurhter ,rarr;sd

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Miss Mary Brady, the charming daughter of ex-Judge Brady, was married in Trinity chapel to Mr. Charles Albert Stevens, of Castle Point, Hoboken, N. J. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix and the Rev. Dr. Shipman The church was crowded with large and fashionable audience.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Murdered in Her Chair.

CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 16.-A s1,e,iul from Lordstown, O., says that Peter Sl.b!y, a well known farmer, murdered his wife. He took position in an adjoining room and de- hberately shot her ill the temple as she was rocking in chair. Shibly is undoubtedly insane The couple have been married more than sixty years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Government Gun Works.

PARIS, Nov. 16-The government works for the manufacture of small arms, at Chatellerault, ill the department of Vienne, have been destroyed by fire. As the Lebel rife was made here the fire will cause sus- pension for a time in its manufacture The fire is thought to have been caused by acci- dent. The loss is placed at 1,0OO, 900 francs. No one was killed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
An Important Meeting.

PrTTsBURG, Nov 16.-A meeting of coal operators, dealers and shippers has been called for Monday next to discuss the advisa- bility of closing all the coal mines in the Pittsburg district the output of which is sent south This move is attributed to the heavy stocks of coal in southern ports. The shut down would affect 8, ,000 to 5000 men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Weather Indications. Clearing; slightly colder fair Saturday.
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-Money closed at per cent, the highest rate. The lowest was 1I6 per cent. Exchange closed steady; posted rates, 4.s5@4. .SS15; actual rates, 4S44l4 S4I5 for 60 days and 4.s719G4,SS for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6S 122 bid 4s coup, 1277s bid; 41ss do, 10S15 bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union firsts, 1l301l6; Union land grants, lO3@1O6; Union sinking funds, 119012a; Centrals 113N1l6 The general recovery inaugurated in the stock market late Wednesday was continued this morn ing, prices advancing from the opening to noon. The market continued firm up the last hour when there was considerable pressure to sell, causing prices to decline sharply. The sales for the day amounted to 219, ,202 shares
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
To Raise Racing Weights.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The committee a1 pointed by the American Turf congress confer with the representative racing me of the east have agreed to report in favo of raising the weights for 2-year-olds to F pounds, and for 3-year-olds to 122 pound. The subject of licensing the jockeys is unde consideration, but no definite conclusion ha vet been reached
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Both Duelists Killed.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 16.-A special to The Picayune from Bayou Sara says: Var Matthews and J. B. Woodruff, of Pointt Coupee parish, fought at New Roads over a land purchase. Matthews was killed and Woodruff is dying. Both men were well knowE citizens. Woodruff leaves a young wife and two children, Matthews leaves a young wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Awaiting Examination.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16-Dougherty, the crazy admirer of Miss Mary Anderson, was committed to the care of the commissioners Of charities and correction and will be con lined until medical commission decides upon his case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
One More Doubt Settlsd

DETROIT, Nov. 16-The official canvass of the Tenth Michigan congressional district shows Wheeler (Rep) elected over Fisher Dem.) by plurality of 115.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Was It a Nihilist Plot

ST. PETERBuRG, Nov. 16-It is stated that a student committed suicide at Borki imme- diately after the accident to the czar's train. The inference is that the disaster was the result of Nihilist plot
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
HarYard's Tltimatnn,.

BOSTON, Nov 16-The Harvard football team have finally notified Yale that they will play nowhere but at Cambridge this year
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Yellow Fever in the Canary Islands

MADRID, Nov 16-The epidemic of yellow lever which prevails at Santa Cruz de h Palma, in the Canary Islands, originated from Cuban steamer which landed at that 11ort
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
John Bright in Danper

LONDON, Nov. 16,-Mr. John Bright had a serious relapse last night. His sons have been summoned
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-11-13

plicity all the processes and methods for
the propagation and management of all
kinds OF fruits, trees, vines, &c. 1t is
neatly bound in muslin, with 2O8 pages,
price $l.25. We commend it to our
readers.
The Raleigh correspondent of the
Wilmington Messenger says: "North Caro-
lima will be officially represented at the
Paris Exposition by a splendid display of
her products: That is an assured fact.
The United States government will re-
ceive the States collection. and will bear
all the expenses incurred in it's Transport
tation- and display. There was complaint
years ago about the meagre displays made
by this State at Paris and Vienna, but
there will be no complaint this time on
the score.
At a point on the Seabord railway
near Garysburg, November 1st, as a pas
senger train was moving rapidly the en-
Just beside the track. When the engine
directly in front of it and stopped, turning
his head towards the engine. In an in
slant he was struck and cut to- pieces.
For a distance of fully 200 yards his blood
and flesh covered the rails. 1t was found
by persons who saw the deliberate suicide
that the nan was George A. Harding, a
well-known citizen of Northampton
county, N. G. He had long been an in
valid and took his life to end his suffer-
ings from disease.
The Grand Jury of the Criminal Court
of Shelby county, Tenn, have returned
indictment against Benz. Gratz, Anderson
Gratz, L. W. Jones, Joel Wood, and Mr..
Warren, members of the firm of Warren,
Jones & Gratz, of St Louis, the manipu-
lators of the bagging trust. The indict-
ment charges them with conspiring to
buy up all the bagging in the market and
the outputs of mills for several months
and to advance prices to double what they
were before. Requisition papers will be
applied for at once, and the Indicted men
ter not put their case before a jury Of
farmers.
Tickets are on sale for the Rich
mond Exposition every day at all
stations on the line of the Richmond &
Danville Railroad, at one fare for the
round trip with cost Of one admission to
the Exposition added, making the round
trip cost the purchaser Is cents more than
n regular fare. The limit of these
tickets is nine days in addition to date of
sale. Purchasers should be careful to
have tickets stamped at the Exposition
grounds, otherwise they will not be hon
ored by the conductors for the return trip.
When special excursion trains are run the
limit will be two days in addition to date
of sale, and the fare one cent per mile,
with cost of admission to the Exposition
added, of these special excursions, the
public will be notified in advance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-11-13

Receipts in the Raleigh market for
week ending November 7th, as follows:
For week ending Nov. 9TH, 1885,. 49,. ,443 bales.
Same week las. year. ........ -, SOL "
From Sept. list to date. 1922 "
Same time last year. 1882
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-11-13
SATURDAY, Nov. 10, 1888.
FURN Ei

A. G. Rhodes & Co., Cairo. Ill.
A. G. Rhodes & Co., Terre Haute. Ind.
A. G. Rhodes & Co., Evansville, Ind.
A.. G. Rhodes 81 Co., Nashville, Tenn.
A. G.. Rhodes & Co Columbia. Tenn.
Rhodes & Huvin, Knoxville Tenn.
A.. G. Rhodes & Co, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Rhodes Furniture CO., Memphis. Tenn.
A. G. Rhodes & Co., Vicksbnrg, Miss.
A. G. Rhodes & Co., Mobile, Ala.
A. G.: Rhodes q Co., Montgomery, Ala.
Rhodes Furniture Co., Columbus, Ga.
A. G.. Rhodes, IS Whitehall ST., Atlanta, Ga.
A. G.. Rhodes, 118, Decatur St., Atlanta. Ga.
A. G.. Rhodes & Co., Columbia. S. c..
A. g.. Rhodes & Co., Charleston, S. c.
A. G. Rhodes 81 CO.. Raleigh, n. C.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-11-13

The above will explain why we do sell
furniture cheap. Call on us for bargains
in Chamber Suits consisting of Walnut,
Oak, Ash, Cherry and Imported Walnut,
Parlor Suits consisting of Silk Plush,
Wool Plush and Hair Cloth, Bureaus,
Dressers, Wardrobes, C~hiffanirs, Wash
Stands, Safes, Sideboards, Bedsteads.
Spring Mattresses, Chairs, Tables and
Lounges, a variety.
A.G- Rhodes Sc Co..
se18tf No. 8 E. Martin St.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04
The Devil Fish Described by Hugo

Is not more tenacious monster than ma
laria, whether 1t takes the form of chills
and fever, bilious remittent, ague cake or
dumb ague. Like the octopus OF the story
1t clasps the victim in It's tentacule, and
folds him closer and closer in horrible
embrace. Attacked with Hosteters
Stomach Bitters, however, it gradually
relaxes its tremendous grip finally aband-
ons it, and the quondam sufferer, liberat-
ed at last, rejoices In the sense of new
born freedom, engendered by the restora.
ton Of complete health. Dyspepsia, too,
and constipation, those old and remorse-
less enemies of the human family, give
ground, and are finally driven from the
field by this Napoleon OF remedies, the
greatest, the purest in the family pharma-
cop9ia. Rheumatism succumbs to 1t, so
do kidney troubles. The nerves, when
overstrained, regain quietude and vigor
by the ability to rest TRANQUILITY and to
eat with zest are increased by it. Resort
to 1t in time and avoid unnecessary suf-
fering
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

the purchaser for graham -four
Bread made from this kind Of -four
is only fit for the stomachs of her.
biverous animals. The -four in the
bread consumed almost entirely by
Americans is not the best. Why {?
Because it is strictly a fine, white
flour which has been robbed of part
of its phosphates and gluten. 1t is
mainly composed of starch. The
European peasants habitually eat
bread made from the whole wheat
grain, and all other classes, especially
in France, make large use of it. 1t
will not be many years till this kind
of flour will find favor in America
for no people are quicker to make use
of what is good to eat than Amer
leans"
"How do you determine whether
or not flour is of coed quality ?"
There is positively no rule to de-
pend upon. 1t is an education of the
eye and the sense of touch. Flour
that has blush tinge is never good
If it is damp and cakes in the hand
it is poor, too. If you take up hand.
full of good -four and then throw il
down, you will find your hand cover.
ed with its fine dust, but separated by
the creases Of the lines of your palm
ut is common fault in small fam
lilies to buy too much -four at one
time. 1t becomes musty, and they
can't understand why the bread is moi
good. If the barrel or bin has moi
been carefully scalded, too, before
putting in the last purchase, infinites
imal atoms of mold are apt to he adj
herring to the sides. The smallest
particle of mold soon impregnates the
whole quantity.
81 believe in every household max.
ing its own bread and not depending
on the baker. A good home bread
maker will also make her own yeast
Nearly every skillful house cook has
receipt for yeast-making which she
| thinks superior to any other. Many
excellent cooks spoil bread in the
oven, which would otherwise be good
The excellence of bread depends upor
the perfection of its air cells. Wher
bread, cake, biscuit, or anything else
of the kind are made heavy by toe
rapid cooking, it is because the crust
has been formed and hardened before
the moisture exhaled from the center
and the air cells did not become cook
ed. This makes what Is commonly
called ga heavy streak House.
wives usually, too, bake two or three
loaves in one large pan. This pre-.
vents the air cells from being ex.
banded. Each loaf should be baked
in small pan separately, touching
the pan on all sides. "A chefs re.
marks to an exchange.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04
GOVERNMENT TESTS.
The Royal Baking Powder Declared
Superior to all others.

The fact that Royal Baking Powder is in all respects,
the best baking powder offered to the public has been
established beyond question
Prof II. A. Mott, when employed by the U. S. Govern
ment anayze the various baking powders of the market
determine which the best and most economical after
extended investigation reported in favor of the Royal
and it adopted for government
Prof Mott has continued his examinations of baking
powders sold at the present day. and ams as his
deliberate Judgment arrived at after most thorough research
and careful examination of the principal brands of the
Market that the Royal undoubtedly the purest and most
reliable baking powder offered to the public Prof Mott in
his recent report says:
'The Royal Baking Powder is absolutely pure, for
have found in many made both for that company
and the u. S. Government.
81 will go still further and state that because of the
facilities that company have for obtaining perfectly
tartar and for other dependent upon the
proper proportions of the same, and the method of its
preparation, the Royal Baking Powder undoubtedly the
purest and most reliable baking powder offered to the
public DR. HENRY A. MOTT, PH.D."
Late u s. lem
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04
Flour.

The nutritive qualities of wheat
the phosphates-are the same as those
of meat. These phosphates Of wheat
are phosphoric acid, with lime,
potassa, iron and magnesia. In the
ordinary processes Of milling, some
of these constituents are subtracted.
The best -four is made from wheat
from which the outer bran coverings
have been removed. A good flour
must contain all the nutritive quail
ties of the grain and none of the sill
cious coverings. Bottled -four, mixed
with bran, is often palmed off upon