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The Red Cloud chief., 1888-09-28
TRAVELLING WITH A SHOW.
The Return Of tho PrOdiSal Son Of the
Nineteenth Century,.

Travelling Win n 00OWs
The Return OF tho Frodiral Son Of tn,
Nineteenth Century.
The boy who ran away from home t.
travel with a circus is slowly and pain
fully making his way back to the pa
ternal roof tree. He is out of funds
for it hasn't been a good year for cir
cuses. and he has to walk when he CAM
steal a ride ON a freight car.
Things haven't turned out just as he
expected when he joined the show a,
Schedam Hollow. 1t hasn't been one
continual round of Arabian nights. fairy
scenes and spangles for him. as he ex-
pected it would be. His ambition to be
a circus boy was inlamed when he first
saw the cOlOred posters displayed on
the weather-stained sides of the old
blacksmith shop at 1.-The Corners
while on his way to school. Then the
street parade in the village added to
his yearnings. and by the time the
canvas was spread on vacant lot back
OF the tavern he vas satisfied that moth
ing but a life of mingled spangles and
sawduSt could ever satisfy him.
He got in that night by doing some
little jobs for the bOss canvas man. and
he thought it was paradise. indeed. al
though an old man sitting beside him
said it couldn't compare with the Cir
Dan Rice used to bring along in
the fifties.
But it was a good enough show for
this boy in the eighties, and that night
after the performance was over and the
canvas taken down and loaded on
wagons. he hid under a wagon seat
and was carried away with the rest
of the parahcrnalia. Thus runaway
boys. like vasrant dogs. follow Off a
show and find some place to burrOw
in. They get to be useful. too. some
times. boys and dogs. Some of the
most successful shOwmen in the world
nave commenced just that way.
But the boy of whom we write
doesn't seem to have been cut out for a
somehow. He hadn't the
necessary enthusiasm for the profess
sion. The get there. Eli" wasn't in
him. He soon tired of rOughing it,
and lOnsed for the good things of his
fathers table and his snug cot in the
attic. He had been kept at I'LL sorts of
drudgery ever since his presence with
the show was detected. He had been
by rude h~Ostlers. bounced off
wagons by grouty drivers and ordered
around by everybody. One night he
was io.ted off the pole wagon when
asleep and nearly killed.
When he joined the show he ex-
to be dressed up in tights and
pat in the ring to ride a bareback act.
II not that he would be put in the band
% play the snare drum. But instead
that he was made to assist the cook
bring water to the elephant. He
even advanced to property boy.
And o he is going back home over
mud roads. penniless and penitent with
Ill his bright delusiOns destroyed.
He found that actual show life diff
cred greatly from what his imagin-
'tiOn had painted it. as indeed is the
ase with all the golden dreams of
'Outh. When does reality equal human
ancy?
We hope the boy will reach home
afely at last, bearing useful lessons
rom his hard experience IN travelling
nth the show.-7sras Sit1iugs.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-09-28
SOCIETY AND SOLITUDE.
Why tho Latter IL to the Pre-
servatiOn Of True Personality.

Why the Latter il Essential to the Pre-
~servatiOn Of True Personality.
| There can be no adequate comparison
between society and solitude. Though
most persons will prefer the former and
u few, perhaps. the latter. no wise per
son will choose either rs a permanent
state. 1t is together. or rather in al.
ternate action. that both yield thei,
richest benefits. Society stimulates
the thoughts. invigOrates the pur.
poses. gladdens the heart and brightens
life. Solitude strengthens, confirms
and natures all these results. Or.
rather. this is what each may do for
him who uses them Alright. For it is
not the simple condition of being alone.
or with others. that will produce any
good effect. Much social life. so called.
merely fritte.s away the time. fills the
mind with puerilities and the life with
folly. Much of the solitude endured on
cOmpulsion is only productive of rest
lessness and ennni. or only serves to
nOurish enviOus thoughts and bitter
memories. But whoever has learned
SD to live in society as to bless and be
blessed will feel the need of certain
seasons of perfec: solitude. Then it is
that he may gather up his forces.
strengthen his resolves. review his
past and prepare for his future. II is
we'll that men should influence one
another in their business and their
homes. in the intercourse of chance
acquaintance and the close ties of friend
ship. This it is that keeps them from
growing narrow and bigO:ed in their
own opinions. and draws them together
in love. in friendship. in a common
patriotism and u human brotherhood.
But this constant influence needs to be
balanced by a firm individuality. a
manly self-reSpcct and steady adherence
to the principles that appeal to each
sense OF right. Unless there are
times when the Il rcfires voluntarily
from all human sight, where no public
Or private pressure can sway him.
where his Own thoughts. his own feel
his own conscience may assert
unrebuked and unassisted,
he can preserve that personality
is. Or should be, the core of mis-
Many 4 man has been drawn
into snares that have proved his ruin.
from not having pOndcred over
he matter in solitude. Offers have
made and opportunities presented
looked specious and plausible
while the glow of enthusiasm
them, and which have
Decn first eagerly embraced and then
regretted. A quiet hour OF
might have cooled the heated
discovered the weak spot
n the enterprise and averted the catas-
ropae. Or ast:ong temptation I O some
questionable action Or some doubtful
is presented to the social
nan. and he yields and sinks in the
Moral scale. when. had he retired alone
nd listened to the still. small voice.
nat would have spoken to him there.
e might have been saved from tho
ltai step. So there are Affections that
be wrestled with in secret, or
hey will triumph over manhood: and
are even joys with which no
may Observation-Disclosures
Letter.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-09-28
Might Overtax His Brain.

Mr.. Isaacstein Ito school teachcr)-
How vas dot leedle Jacob getting on
init arithmetic.
School Teacher-He is doing nicely.
Mr.. Isaacstein; he is 10 percentage
now.
Mr.. Isaacstein-Vas dot so? Veil,
dOn'd you teach dot pOy holdings less
than Won hundred per cent. He vas too
young vet to study very hard.-N Y.
SaA
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-09-28
HANDKERCHIEF TALK.
Explanations Which May Help tho Inex
~Perienced Over Hard Places.

Explanations Which May Help tho Inex-
perienced Over Hard Places.
When the fat la ties his around his
neck it signifies that the weather is
warm and he has a new collar on.
Whe' the pretty girl suddenly makes
a grab for her handkerchief and clasps
it to her mouth, it means that she
wants to sneeze.
When the whiting fend binds his
around n Of his fingers. it signifies
that his knife has slipped.
When a girl drops hers in the street
when there is no dude in sight. it de-
notes that she has been carrying too
many articles in her hands.
When a man comes out of a side en-
trance on Sunday wiping his mouth
with his handkerchief. it is a sure sign
that he has been spending money.
When a flash youth takes a gentle
mans handkerchief out Of his pocket
in a crowd, it signifies that he will
never see it again.
When the young widow carries a
handkerchief with a very heavy black
border, it is safe to bet that she will
remarry before the year is out.
When a lady and 4 gentleman are to-
gether and the lady takes his handker-
chief out of his pocket and uses it.
there can be no doubt that they are
married.
When a man buys any of those three
cent handkerchiefs from the street ped
dlers it meal hat he is stuck.
The old cOlOred lady carries her
handkerchief tied around her head.
The dudes silk handkerchief is al
ways worn so that the corner sticks
out.
When a man suddenly feels q heavy
cold coming on. it e a that that is
just the very time he left his handker-
chief ut home.
When a man bets a box of handker-
chiefs with a lady and happoa Is to get
them. it signifies that he L. a very
lucky man.
When a strange man wakes you up
in the middle of the night AID pOkes
his handkerchief down your throat,
it is q sign that he is rObbing your
house.
When a woman carries her ,sanIker-
chief in her hand she does no. ALWAYS
wish tocry or tlirt, but probab has no
pocket in her dress.
When On actress displays lace hand |
kerchief on the stage. it is a sure sign
that she is %portraying the part of the
queen.
When the stree: Arab grabs at your
pocket and makes you believe he has
your handkerchief. it signifies !
it is April fools day and that you
are the fool.
When you see a man rush down from
the top floor Of a fiat in a hurry to reach
his office and then suddenly Put his
hand in his pocket and run upstairs
again. you may bet your pile that he
has forgotten his handkerchief. Judge
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-09-28
A Common Rule Reversed.

My calling" said the letter-carrier,
differs materially from all others"
. In what way?" asked his friend.
''Most people get their walking
papers when they r discharge.
don't they"
"Yes."
''Well. l got mine when I was az
pointed. Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-12
BLAINE AT INDIANAPOLIS.
The Crowd Was So Big He Would Not
 Try to Address 1t.

The Crowd Was So Big He Would Not
 Try to Address 1t.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 12.-A monster Re- publican demonstration was held here yes terday. All the available rolling stock on the railroads was taxed to its utmost to ac- commodate the travel from within a circuit of fifty miles around the city. It is esti- mated that nearly 40,000 persons reached the city during the day. A monster procession, principally composed of campaign clubs and organizations from manufacturing establish ments was reviewed by Gen. Harrison and Mr. Blaine from the balcony of the New Denison house.
 In the afternoon a meeting was held at the fair grounds, which Mir. Blaine attended. There was great crush and some confusion upon his arrival, and he concluded to defer his speech until evening. He said:
 Ladies and Gentlemen: A man might as we'll take position on the end of Cape Race and address the Atlantic ocean as to address this vast crowd. hope to speak to small section of it in town later. came out here simply to exchange congratulations and to say to you, as you know before I say it, that this great concourse of people means 15,oO0 majority in Indiana for Harrison and Morton; !; and, furthermore, that a demonstration like this, of all Indiana, is worth 800 speeches from any man living"
 In the evening Mir Blaine spoke in Tom Iinson's hall to an audience estimated at 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-12
BALLS MOTION DENIED.
The President Cannot Be Com pelled to De.
 grade Himself by Testimony.

The President Cannot Be Compelled to De-
 grade Himself by Testimony.
 BUFFALO, Oct 12-Argument on the mo- ton to compel President Cleveland to testify in the libel case of Dr. Ball against The New York Evening Post was made before Judge Lewis in the supreme court chambers. The argument of counsel was principally on the question of the ability of the court to compel Mr. Cleveland to testify. The judge finally decided to deny the motion. He said he did not think the president was amenable to this court, nor did he think he was amenable to any court for any crime he might commit He assumed that man occupying the posi- tion of president of the United States would not, under any circumstances, give testimony in such a case, and did not conceive that he would for a moment think of obeying the process. The president cannot be imprisoned; he can only be impeached The judge did not see how the presidents testimony could be forced under the circumstances. Counsel for plaintiff desired to drop the notice with the privilege of renewing it later when Mir. Cleveland may possibly have again become a private citizen. The court doubted if he could even then be compelled to give evidence degrading himself. The court then, at the request of counsel for plaintiff, put its de- cision in writing, as follows:
 "The court will give its decision and req sons now, as requested. I deny the motion because do not believe that It was made in good faith. The court cannot conceive that counsel believes that the issuing of this process would avail him anything in getting evidence. For these reasons I decline to issue the process. The motion is denied"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-12
THE W. c. T. u. CONVENTION.
Two Elements Wage Lively War On a
 Question of Party Preference.

PTTTsBURG, Oct. 12-Yesterdays proceed ings of the W. c. T. U. state convention was virtually contest between the anti-party element and the "White Ross" third party Prohibitionists,, and resulted in the defeat of the latter at every turn.
 Early in the day the report of the execu- tive committee indorsing the programme upon which Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, of Iowa Ia pronounced Republican,, was announced to address the convention excited a storm of objection from the prohibition element, headed by Dr. Caroline Dodson, of Phila- delphia
 After prolonged and exciting discussion the report of the executive committee was sustained, and the ''White Rose" element withdrew and indulged in a very animated indignation meeting, and laid plans to cap ture the officers when that order of business should come before the convention. They were largely in the minority, however, as at the election Mrs. Frances l.. Swift, of Ale gheny, was reelected president and Mrs Ellen W. Watson, of Pittsburg, reelected corresponding secretary by large majorities The election of recording secretary and treas urer was laid over. Last night the conven- tion was entertained with an address by Mrs. J. K. Barney, of Providence, R. l., na- tional superintendent of prison and jail re- form, on the subject From Jerusalem to Jericho"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-12
DR. MACkENzIE'S BOOK.
He Charges That pr. Bergman's Opera ton Caused the Emperor's Death.

He Charges That Dr. Bergman's Opera
 tion Caused the Emperor's Death.
 LONDON, Oct. 12.-The British Medical Journal publishes synopsis of the contents of Sir Morell Mackenies forthcoming book upon the Emperor Frederick's disease and its treatment. At the outset Dr. Mackenzie complains that in preparing his defense he has been placed at a marked disadvantage by being refused access to important docu- ments which were available to his assail- ants He then declares that hs never~ds- ceived his royal patient as to tho nature of the malady or its serious character. On the contrary, the sufferer was kept fully and &C., curately informed The author has ample proofs of this, and alleges that the German doctors made the charge of deception, know ing it to be false, hoping thereby to prejudice Frederick against his British adviser.
 Perhaps the most serious charge made by the English physician is contained in the statement that he does not hesitate to say the death blow was given the patient on April 12, when the false passage made by Bergmanns tube caused extensive suppura- tion around the trachea, which steadily drained the remaining strength of the sufferer and shortened his life at least ten months. The statement is made that, except when the false passage was made and Bergman thrust his finger into the wound Frederick never suffered actual pain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-12
POlIiICS UNCERTAIN.
A BIan Who Elected Friand and Saved
 ~Customer Hut Cat Oa His Own lead.

A RIan Who Elected a Friand and Saved
 ACustomer Hut Cat oa Ills Own Head.
 A good story is told about an election incident ill Connecticut town not far from Hartford. One of the prominent men in the town became a candidate for the office of selectman on the republican ticket IL seems that he was in the habit of patronizing extensively bar kept by we'll known democrat. He thought that his liberal contribution to the money drawer of the democrat ought to be worth sometaing in the campaign, so he went to the proprietor of the bar and asked him ii he couldn't aid him i'll his candidacy. The dispenser of exhilarsting beverages felt the force of the request and promised to support the candidate for selectman, al though they were of oppos te politics. He did so, pulled off his coat and went to work. The result was all that could have been desired for the republican was elected selectman by a good majority. But that was not all The town, as it happened, was voting on the license question at the time The democratic liquor seller was so much absorbed by his desire to elect his friend and customer selectman that he forgot to look out for the license matter and the vote against license was large. He had elected friend and saved a customer, but had cut off his own head at the same time His situation was not so amusing to himself as 1t appears to others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-12
EMPEROR AND KING.
William of Germany Welcomed
 to the Eternal City.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION.

Enormous Crowds Follow the Emperor and
 King Humbert to the Palace-william
 Expresses His Gratitude-A Synopsis of
 Dr. Mackenzie's Book.
 ROME, Oct. 12-The Emperor William was received on his arrival by King Humbert in full uniform, bearing German orders of dec oration The emperor wore the uniform of the Red Hussars and the Order of the An nunZlata. The appearance of the royal per sonages on emerging from the railway station was the signal for tumultuous cheering. The troops saluted and the bands played the Ger man national anthem. Besides the regular troops all the military clubs and popular associations were present. The nonarchs entered the state carriage, which was drawn by six horses and escorted by cuirassiers. The carriages which followed contained Prince Henry of Prussia, the crown prince of Italy, the Dukes of Aosta and Genoa, Premier Crispi, Count Herbert Bismarck, Count Solmi and Gen. Liebenau
 The party proceeded directly to the Quiri- nal, where the emperor was received by the queen of Italy, surrounded by the ladies of the court. After the ministers and other dignitaries had also been presented the em- peror, arm ln arm with the queen, proceeded to the balcony, followed by the king and ana OLQSr VlS1COrS. A crowd or 50,OOO people had gathered in front of the palace, and as the emperor appeared they cheered and waved German and Italian flags
 At family banquet et the Qurinal in the evening, the emperor repeatedly expressed his thanks to King Humbert for his cordial reception, which he said had deeply touched him. He also ordered that his thanks be given through the syndic to the populace of the city for their cordial greeting.
 After negotiations it was found impossible for the emperor to visit the Vatican before receiving the Italian state dignitaries. He will go to-day to the residence of the German minister, von Schloezer, where he will meet Cardinals Rampolla and Hohenlohe and Nun clos Mocenne and Agliardi. Thence he will drive to the Vatican, using the state carriage and horses from Berlin for that purpose. After private conference with Cardinal Rampolla he will make his adieux to his holi- ness the pope, and return to the Prussian legation, and thence proceed to the Quirinal in the Italian state carriage
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-12
AN ATTEJIPTED MURDER
A Farm Hand Tries to Poison His Elm
 ployer m Order to Get Her Money.

ployer Tn Order to Get Her Money.
 Mrs c. s. Russell has for 0 number of years tept a popular summer boarding house at Rock Landing in the town of Haddam, on the east side of the river. The season boarders all left last Saturday, and Mrs Russell had considerable money in the house which she had received from her patrons. On Tuesday evening the only inmates of the house were the land lady and Arthur Rich, a 17-year-old boy who had worked for her during the sum- mer. This boy, who is the son of August Rich of Haddam Neck, placed quantity of paris green in Mrs RusselIs tea Tues day evening. Dr Worthington of Middle Haddam was summoned, and he remained with the sufferer for hours, until she was relieved and out of danger. The ao"tor says that if a much smaller quantity of the poison had been placed in the tea fatal results would have followed but the over dose makes her recovery almost certain, Although circumstances clearly indicated that the crime was committed by young Rich, and that he intended to steal the money in the house, yet he was allowed his freedom, ard officers of the law We're not notified until Thursday morning Sheriff Hutchinson went to Rock Landing on Thursday to arrest the accused. but the boy had fled during "Wednesday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-12
INDIANS AT WASHINGTON.
Seventy-two Chiefs Coming to Talk with
 the President and Secretary.

seventy-two Chiefs Coming to Talk with the President and Secretary.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 12-Capt Pratt and Mir. Cleveland, members of the Sioux com mission, had an interview with the commis- sioner of Indian affairs to arrange for con ference between the secretary of the interior and the Sioux chiefs now on their way to Washington. The delegation, consisting of seventy-two chiefs, will arrive in this city to- night. It is arranged that they will have in- terviews with the president and secretary of the interior tomorrow. The object of their visit to the city at this time is to have 8 talk with the president relative to the treaty which the commission is now negotiating with them. The members of the commission expect to return to the Sioux country as soon as the visit of the Indians here is com pleted This will be the largest delegation of 1ndiane that ever visited this city, and the most important since the war. They repre- sent a population of over 25, 900 Indians com posing the different tribes of the Sioux, the largest and most powerful tribe in the United States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-12
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Oct. 11.-FLOUR-Closed dull and slightly lower in some cases; fine grades of win ter at $30375; do. spring, $303.76: superflne winter, S404.25; do. spring, $8.7s04.25; city mills, $5.7505.9O, for West Indies. Southern dos1r firm; family extras, S4.6o06.5o.
 wHEAT-Options were excited and unsettled closing, after fair days business, 1A9&56c. higher Spot lots closed strong and slightly nigher Spot sales of No. 1 red at $1.1615; ex- .1l1&; No. white state, S1.120115; No. rcd winter, Oct, $1115s; do, Nov, $1.135s; do., Dec, S1.15zs.
 CORN-Options were fairly active and steady. kpot lots closed firm and higher. Spot sales of No 3 mixed at 53@531kc.; No. mixed, Oct, aaszc.; do., Nov, 5316c.; do., Dec, 5sssc.; do.. Jan, 49ssc.
 OATS~Options were dull, but steady. Spot lots closed quiet Spot sales of No. white, cash, at 3sc.; No. ? do., 331ac.: No. mixed. 31c.; Mo- do., 30@3o1so.
 &RYE-Duu and unchanged.
 BARLEY-Nomipal at 95c. 0S1. *''sss
 PORK-Dull and weakers new mess, $16.2S0 1875.
 LARD-Fairly active and weak; Nov, $Ss54 se2: Dec, $s oO0Ds 54; Jan, $s,470s.52. BUTTER-Strong; eastern creamery, s30SSc- 1; western do., 2a0s414c. CHEEsE-Firm; factory New York cheddar, ios40l1c.; western fiat, 91s@1oc. EGGS-Steady; eastern firsts 2s02s1ac.; Can adian do., 2134@22c.; western do., 2l34022c. SUGAR-Raw quiet and steady at unchanged cut loaf and crushed, 514c.; cubes and powdered, 73<c; granulated. 711c.; confectioners' A, 7ssc white extra 0, 65sc; extra 0, a-1606Ac.; 0, 6as 061Sc.; yellow, 61sc. CoTToN-spot closed steady; -middfing kup- lands, 13-16c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-12
Arranging for Adjournment.

Clark, clerk of the house of representa- tives, had @ conference with Senators Allison, Hawley and others in relation to adjourn ment. It was proposed to adjourn on either Saturday of next week or the Monday fol- lowing. The senators expressed preference for Saturday, and Gen. Clark says that it is probable resolution will be offered in the house about the middle of next week provid- ing for adjournment on that day. Senator Allison has said that adjournment now is 8 matter of business and not of politics, and that but for the custom that an adjournment resolution should first be offered in the house, he would offer one in the senate.