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Telegram-herald., 1889-12-28


IA an orphan, he began the struggle u
ufe single handed Reared on a farm
hls inclmatlons naturally followed thIs
osnt. and he adopted farming as a pro
.ession, which be prosecuted with sue
sess until called % another sphere.
hle was married az 2l. aud was soon
Alter nominated and elected 70 the low
;r house ot The state legislature. receiv-
.ng h4tteung vote. lie served the
regular and two extra sessions, In 1850
A1d 1851. and then volunteered as pri-
vate IA the Confederate service. declin-
Ing the captaincy of a company. he
served 10 the Twenty and Forty
ta.rd North Carolina regiments until
la,e ia lS5i. when his comrades in the
army nominated hun a. the army
candidates" and elected him again 70
the general assembly. The following
year he vas pat forward in opposition
% his earnest protests, and elected 20 the
state constitutional convention called by
President Johnson.
Ia 1917 he was elected commissioner
Of agriculture. and had the responsible
and important task Of organizing a de-
paument of agriculture. the establish
ment Of which he had for many years
strenuously advocated. In 1880 he re-
signed ms position and entered upon
business pursuits.
In 1886 ne began the publication Of
The Progressive Farmer, and with il
began the organization OF farmers clubs,
and when IN 1887 he cspoused the cause
of the Farmers alliance, he had organ.
lied nearly five hundred clubs in his
state. Another important move Col
PoIk's paper exerted itself in behalf Of
was the establishment Of state agri-
cultural and mechanical college. advo-
eating the restoration OF the land scrip
fund to that purpose, which had up tc
that time been applied to the State uni
yersity.
The agitation met considerable oppo-
sition from influential quarters, but
his plans were finally adopted, and the
college is today an established reality
and an acknowledged ornament 70 the
state Of North Carolina
Ia 1887 Col Polk was elected state
secretary Of the Farmers alliance, to
which position be has been twice re-
elected. In the National Alliance con-
vention of 1887 he was unanimously
chosen first vice president of that great
order. by which he has now been honor.
ed with its highest office.
The Interstate Farmers association.
composed Of farmers in the cotton states,
was organized at Atlanta in 1897, and
the subject of this sketch was chosen
president. A. two subsequent annual
conventions be has been reelected TO
that position.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-28
GRATEFUL--COMFO
EPPS' COCOA.

BEfA INI NJ.
BY thorough knowledge OF the natural
laws which govern the operations OF digestion
and nutrition. and by a careful application OF
the hue properties OF wrll selected Cocoa. Mr..
Epps has provided our breakfast table. wi IN a
dehcntciy favored beverage which my save
us many heavy doctors bills Ia is ~ the iu-
dlcIous use Of such arr l".rS OF dirf that "a con-
suiutl0n may Dee gradually built up until
strong enough % res 81 every tendency 20 dis
ease Hundreds of subtle maladie, are float
Ing around us ready 90 attack wherever there
rs weak point. We may escape many a fatal
shaft bv Keeping ourselves well forfeited with
pure blood and properly n0urished frame. ="
Civil Service Gazette.
Made simply with boiling water or milk.
sold Only in hall pound rins 5y Grocers. labeled
thus.
IiNFSFppS&C0 co Homeopathic Chemists.
JA-iLJ IL n W. London, England.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-28

EDk=srs 5ro=ainz has left study for
Fsychs9As.ssists foF al n4s ~ coma
rssrs 4ra people wa fna Erl-s r.e-s-
Us la z1as ~a.ch - -asLy Ll -e-. le.
tney mEsg dlg ald delgs. au1 s n-n,
rf.1z Dszl.as-11 bsosnilgs dry lines, Ia
tsEsI,erse.1 tn cgD-9lzs remarks between
a4ssilsss, -il@y fs.cl Al s zel4 ~ tho4guL.
y . " -i1eaa Ike sne l-tle pea -sl1si nag
- IT, Ehlch -he 4laeF has washed
Al aag. fnoss lhlEksrs azs. however.
bszE s=ry sL.aal P.5T-sl1n ot reading peo-
ple tle grsaE mace are pleased slsh
~ p44lasss tr4ths sEpressed .a rhe sin
g~sS Laag12ge. AID ths great u-=-ss 90
aSs rszsa Browning
Eob-rt brssslilg Nas born 10 one q
Lossa.sas s4.uzhz, "a 1914 II Is sald
s-.k hls father sas somss l.r ~ d roe1.
and 49, the aEst T. recognize Lbs soa's
Es1fLEs- E.lbsTC stadiei AZ University
eoI@ga. l0s1on 5ut asd not hnah ha
sourss Lhsrs. lis f4zasE aeo1d-d % bis
sasE - - 4iio~7d to travel. and tie
yotlaz mao ~enr O. Italy
IL rea4 posts the eKpression ''po-ta
o-lscituF noa hE" lths pet IS born. nos
lnadsl Is Indicated from the lat that
they usually bezin - write verses Ia
cAlidhood EE9wuing. Lac the rest. be-
E1n ~ @u.e very esaf.y Byron gclIus
~ browning youngsr davs olacaEed al
Leeser Aza-a and blJEaug nrst feA into
Lss ST. -e ~ sae l.rl ~ The hour By
49, une ne vas Is years OH he had
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praised oy prominent critics 4 the time.
which "a. Ok course, an assistance 70
the youas aspiranL for poetic honors.
Two years later he produced Para
celsius, which, though l. has anoe been
called a remarkable work. attracted very
hrtle attention az tho uue. There were
few, however. who discerned some
thing strong and original IA it, and fan
cied that the author might become an
tnnOvatCr upon the estab lished methods.
Though Bro~ning was only about -
years old when hs wrote IL. be had al
ready arrived &C a point where he could
throw of che yooth and pat on the man.
Macready Vas then the great light OF the
English stage, and Paracelcus" led him
% induce Browning % write a piav for
representation. Browning wrote a play
STAFFORD Macready used ais
great ability 70 make u a success. but If
there n on thing IN which the public
are independent it Il the drama, and
neither the rislng reputation of the young
poet nor hacready's genius at imperson-
alton cCuid make 'Straff0rI" a success.
Browning continued % write. leaning
tO~ards thai OOsCsIrisy and roughness Of
styie % which be naturally drifted. The
result was that be soon reached point
where the admirers b. had gained failed
b support him. IL iS+0 ne published
''SordellO" OK which not even the
learned critics could make head or tail.
and were forced % cry Enough"
Browning hSd the good sense % yield
for the time. and when be wrote again
be did 80 inteihgibly The result was
aunbcr Of beautiful miscellaneous
poems. asch a. any poet might wei be
pruad or
In ist6 Browning married the distin-
srzished poetess Mlss Barrett. She vas
= years Old ar invalid with no hope OF
re4-aining her beaith; her father op-
po,srd her marriage and Browning pre-
v3iied upon ber 20 meet hum az church
with none but the two necessary wit
n.ssses present. There they were mar
rid. and the coupie. - recently an old
bachelor and an old maid both poets.
went - tne Continent on a wedding
TIP. Afber a happy married life f NJ
ten years drs Browning died in Flor
snoe ia 1861 Then Browning returned
- I0ndon. where his admirers had been
sssodily growing IN numbers aud enthu-
srlsrn. and "a became a ulaguate IN SO
ciai AMI literary circles
There is some of Browninx's poetry
whsh Is inte lizible 70 the maiority Of
tnesTliGsut rrsders. and is among the
bssto - kiDl Tbs vii douhtless y ve.
Its admirers presuIae, " course. that
his drarnss. which are more especially
Br0~ninE n taefr makeup. wlu live
shsn Since shey have as vet never
n-sche-3 he intelligent Masses. the quos-
saun - he place lhey will -axa ~ stand
sr1t hterscrrre - insosubls. it is safe %
sly. however. thas hey vii hereafter
bs principally pleasing - literary anti
gEzaries-
For centuries odd y -srrulns-ur abby
hes been EatherinE m rho ash0s y these
men who make ID phs English pets.
Another casket VII now ttke its place
thsre. Mrs. Browning was .ai3 ia Flor
susrs. and ff vae surpcarl thas her hrls-
bard would is beside her Rlf she Eng
Esh p->opte claimed h,s remains for the
Odd shbev. and chose - his family who
haze r~u1aine haze been forced to yield
g. rhe request
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Some years ago Professor F. ". Put
nam. distinguished archaologist and
curator Of the Cambridge Mass Museum
Of Archaeology. advanced the opinion that
a civilized nation existed on the Pacific
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
THEY WILL NOT MARRY.
The Leader of the Economic Society De
 nies Published Statement.

The Leader of the Economic Society Do.
 nies a Published Statement.
 PITTsBURG, Dec. 11.-In an interview with Jacob Henrici, the present leader of the Economic Society, the mem bers of which have their residence in Beaver County, Mir. Henrici stated that the published statement that the society had been discussing the advisa bi,ity of adopting matrimony was false in every particular.
 ''The matter has never been hinted at or considered" he said. 'Such a step would be violation of our relig- ious principles. There are more than twenty members of our society living, but won't Say how many. We some times adopt mem bers, but we do not ask people to join our ranks. If they wish to live like us, and are willing to take certain religious obligations we wei come them into our ranks. Married people can join our sect if they are willing to do as we and adopt our re- ligious principles.
 ''They must live singly. If any of our members wish to marry they can do so, but we send them away. They no longer belong to our society. Thero never have been any marriages among us. We live here in peace"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
BLOWN INTO FRAGMENTS.
Terrible Explosion of Nitro-Glycerine {
 Butler, Pa.

Terrible Explosion of Nitro- Glycerine at
 Butler, Pa.
 BUTLER, Pa, Dec. 1l.-This town was shaken from centre to circumference by nitro -glycerine explosion at the Butler Torpedo Company's magazine, two miles south of town.
 The explosion occurred when cans were being put into the wagons at the factory. James Woods and Wm. Me- dill and their wagons and team were blown into unrecognizable fragments. The woods in the vicinity of the maga- zine are being searched by hundreds of men for the remains of the men, and the greatest excitement prevails.
 Tho larger part of the factory build ings are demolished. The factory was crushed down, and only the smokestack k remains intact. The rafters of the magazine fell down over tho glycerine there, but it did not explode. Woods shoulder and right arm have been found twenty rods away. A small part of Medill's trunk was taken from the top of tree. The theory is that Woods let can of the explosive drop when handing it up to Medill, who was in the wagon. A great hole was made in the ground where the wagon stood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
FUNERAL OF JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The Largest Demonstration Ever Seen in
 the South.

The Largest Demonstration Ever Seen in
 the South.
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-The rGlig- 1ous ceremonies over the remains of the late Jefferson Davis to-day were verD brief at the City Hall. They were con ducted by Bishops Galleher, of Louisi- ana, and Wilmer, of Alabama, and five officiating clergymen of various denom- nations. Father Hubert, of the Jes- uits; Rev. Thompson, MT. Davis rector at Biloxi; Rev. Dr. Markhasi, of the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Messrs. Bakeweu and Martin, of the Episcopal Diocese of New Or leans. There were ten clergymen from the Episcopal Church and other denom- nations assisting. A surpliced choir of thirty six, accompanied by an organ, sang the anthem Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death'
 The funeral was the largest demon stration ever seen in the South. Every benevolent organization in the cit9, the military schools, athletic clubs, con- mercial bodies, shipmasters, fire de- partment and the clergy were largely represented. The route was about four miles long. The procession moved at 1a o'clock sharp, and went up town past Lee Circle.
 The caisson was suitably draped and the route was so arranged that the fu- neral car had smooth passage along the streets, which wore densely packed with people who stood with uncovered heads viewing the procession. Minute guns were fired at Canal and Claiborne streets all day.
 At the grave the ceremonies were conducted by Bishops Galleher and Hugh Miller Thompson, of Mississippi, and there were proper guns and bugle calls, as becomes military funeral.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
BAY STATE ELECTIONS.
M.yor Hart Succeeds Himself in Boston
 Result in Salem and Worcester.

Result in Salem and Worcester.
 BOSTON, Dec. 1.-In the municipal elections held at Boston, Lowell, Wor- cester, Salem, Newburyport and Lynn the Australian ballot system prevailed, and in consequence the elections were very quiet.
 In this city, although the total vote for Mayor was nearly 5000 less than a year ago, Hart, the Republican and Citizens candidate, is elected. The Republicans will also have a majority in both branches of the city govern ment.
 In Salem Robert S. Rantoul defeated Mayor Randall by 124 plurality. The Mayor and city government are Demo- cratic, although the party lines were not closely drawn.
 In Worcester Francis H. Harrington was elected Mayor by vote of 5, 365 to 5,O19 for George Bullock (Citizen-Dem- ocratl and 374 for Henry c. Graton, Pro- hibition.
 Worcester voted against license, D. l92 to }, 122. The two Democratic can dldates for Aldermen on the Citizen Democratlc ticket were elected. One Republican was on both tickets. and the hepuohcan on the straight ticket was elected over the Republican on the mixed ticket
 Mayor Asa T. Newhall was reelected In Lynn with sligh. opposition. He re- ceived so per cent of the votes cast.
 In Lowell Mayor Palmer (Rep. is re- elected by 1oo majority. The Republi- cans carry the Council and Board of Aldermen. The majority against license is over SOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
TRAMPLED TODEATH
Afflicted JOhnst0Wn Has a Sec.
 ond Tragedy.
TWELVE PERSONS KILLED
Terror in Crowded Opera House Create
 by an Alarm of Fire.

Small Children Knocked Down by StroDs Men-Clubbed to Death by Policemen The Screams of the People Were Tor.
 rible-A Large Number Injured Carry ing the Dead to the Morgua. JoHNsTowN, Pa.. Dec. 11.-During 2 performance of "Uncle Toms Cabin" at the Opera House here last night a cry of fire was raised, resulting in terrible rush for life down the narrow stairs. Twelve persons were instantly killed and many terribly injured.
 The hall was crowded with men, women and children, and the terror created by the alarm resulted in an in stant panic. mad rush was made for the street, and the only exit being a very narrow door at the foot of a mar row, walled-up staircase, the crush at this point was terrible.
 When the panic occurred large num- Der of persons thinking the fire was in the Opera House tried to get into tho theatre, making another panic, and it was necessary for the fremen to turn the hose on the crowd to get them away from the door.
 The screams were terrible, and it was shocking to see small children knocked down by big strong men and trampled upon.
 This theatre has always been noted as death-trap, and was condemned 1a years ago, but the other theatre was washed awayin the flood and since then this one has been used.
 The manager tried to quiet the crowd but it was of no use. One man jumped from the thirdstory window and was seriously injured, and many more would have jumped but for a few cooler heads.
 It is reported on good authority that the police clubbed several of them to death.
 The following were killed: E. Bigler, Miss Clara Burns, Mrs. Nester, George Horner, Charles Friant, George Stora- ker, of Mt. Pleasant, Pa, John Carl, William Miller, colored, A. Fleishour, Isaac Folor, Lizzie Claycomb, and an unknown woman.
 The seriously injured are !: Charles Vaughn. John Weimer, Albert Owens, Mrs. Lister, Mrs. Platt and Richard Warrington and about twenty more slightly injured, such as sprains and bruises.
 The killed and injured were all taken to Henderson's Morgue, where they were identified. Coroner Owens and a jury viewed the remains of the dead and rendered decision that the vic. tims came to their death by being crushed and mangled in Parks Opera House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
A Volume of Vituperation,
Jealousy Caused the Murder.

CoNNELLsvILLE, Pa., Dec. 11-There is sensational sequel to the cold blooded murder of Joseph H. Porter by Marion Crowell at Dunbar. The young men -quarrelled over young lady named Miss Ada Mccoy. Porter was the preferred suitor, which fact greatly incensed Crowell, who after filling him self with liquor called upon Miss Me Coy, who had previously rejected him. Crowell told Miss Mccoy that unless she reconsidered her answer, Porter would be dead before sunset, Being again refused he left the house and killed Porter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
Convention of Cotton Spinners.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. II. -Another attempt to form Federation of Cotton Operatives is being made by the cotton spinners, who have sent invitations to operatives in cotton centers in the New England and Atlantic States Dele gates will be present at convention to be hold December 15, Sunday, in this city. from Biddeford, Dover, Newark. New Bedford and other cities. Attempts have been made before this to form a Federation but they failed as opera tives in other cities are not organized as we'll as in Fall River. Tn view of the eight-hour agitati tion it has been decided to make another effort
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
Hamilton Will Get His Divorce.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Eva Hamilton, the wife of Robert Ray Hamilton, who is serving term in the New Jersey State Prison for assaulting Nurse Don nelly. has filed no defense to her bus bands application for divorce The time for filing an answer has expired, and there IS no difficulty in the way of decree being granted The hearing, 1t is believed, will take place in open court, and Josh Mann and his mother will appear as witnesses. It is also be- lieved that MT. Hamilton has made ample provision for Eva on her release from prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
The President was Mum.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 21.-While at the de. pot in this city last night on his way to Washington President Harrison con. versed with reporters on general topics. He had enjoyed his visit to Chicago. With regard to his choice for the loca- tion of the Worlds Fair, he was mum, and with reference to the propriety ot the G. A. R. participating at the flu. neral of Jefferson Davis, the President remarked: "You must excuse me: the c. A. k. must regulate their own con. duct" s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
FIGHTING LAWYERS
Bailiffs Prevent a Battle in the
 CrOnin Trial.
MIR. FORREST STILL TALKING.
He Attacked tho Oredibility of Witnesses
 and Tinted at Crooked Work.

Ho is Rebuked by MT. Ineham-The At- torneys Try to Strike Each Other-Th. Suspects' Counsel Said the State Had
 Formulated Hugo Mass of PerJury- MT. Mills to Speak.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-The Cronin case will not go the jury before Saturday. Mir. Forrest, who has talked since Satur- day afternoon, promises to wind up to- day. MT. Mills, who was to have closed the arguments, has become seriously i'll from overwork, and cannot come to court for several days. 1t is likely, therefore, that after MT. Forrest fin lshes Mir. Longenecker will again talk, and then a-recess will be taken, and that MT. Mills will open Friday morn ing.
 A Day of Excitement.
 Lawyer Forrest openly charged the States Attorney with having fabricated testimony against the accused, and be- came so virulent that the Judge asked him to desist. Attorney Ingham branded Forrest as falsifer, and a set to was only averted by the action of the Court and the bailiffs
 MT. Forrest opened by resuming his attack on the credibility of the States witnesses. Suggestion of crooked work on the part of the Stave was offered at every opportunity, while the expert testimony was treated as being un- worthy of consideration. Then the newspapers came in for a scoring. The immense assistance lent the State by them in running down various points i'll the case is sore spot in Mir. For rests recollection, and to heal it he re- lleved himself of a prosy discourse about the press printing lies in order to sell extra papers.
 MT. Ingham M cant Business.
 No evidence was too strong to deter Mir. Forests attack, and even the Carl son cottage did not escape. For ammu- milton the attorney frequently went outside the record, and for so doing was called down by District Attorney Long necker and the Court but he contin- ued, until finally Attorney Insham, ex- asperated beyond endurance, sprang from his chair and exclaimed:
 "Mr. Forrest, unless you confine yourself to the truth you will have to meet with a rebuke that falsehood should meet with"
 The two attorneys glared at each other. There was nothing of bluff in MT. highlands voice; he meant what he said. MT. Forrest advanced toward his opponent and raised his arm, but two ballitfs stepped between the belliger- ents, and battle was averted To get even MT. Forrest raised his voice, and swinging his arms wildly, cried:
 ''Slnce the CorOner's jury there has not been circumstance introduced in this case by the State not fabricated.'
 A Volume of vituperation.
 In other words, tho States Attorney and his assistants had been engaged, not only in formulating a huge mass of perjury, but by so doing had been seek ing to strangle the life from the five prisoners in an illegal manner. This put the prosecution, according to Mir. Forrest, on the same plane occupied by the conspirators on trial. No reply was made to the accusation. It will be at tended to when Attorney Mills steps to tho front.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
Refused The Assembly Chambers.

TRENTON, N. J., Dec. 1.-The New Jersey State Grange met here to-day. The members are very indignant at the refusal of tho State officials to give them the use of the Assembly Cham bers, as has been the custom herete- fore. The were offered room under the roof, but the women delegates re- fused to climb up the three flights of stairs. The Grange has hired hall in town. The Executive Committee has prepared resolution denouncing the officials, and it will be adopted to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
Contested Will Case Settled.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 11.-When centric widow, died about year ago. the bulk of her property (s35O, O0O) was bequeathed to religious and charitable institutions. The will was contested by Mrs. Gustave Eliot niece of the testatrix, on the ground of insanity. The case has been pending in the courts until to-day, when the case was com promised by the contestant accepting $25, 900 in lieu of her claim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
An Indian Ground to Atoms.

BRADFORD, Pa., Dec 11.-At Crrollton, N. Y., Pat Halftown, an Indian aged a7 years, with his wife and five other h. dians-three women and two men--after drinking three bottles of whiskey and a keg of beer, started for home. On the way Halftown was struck by engine No. II on the Rochester & Pittsburg road. He was dragged distance of 800 feet and ground to atoms. His wife fell into ditch on the side of the track and was nearly drowned. She was pulled from the water by an Indian that happened to be passing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
q RELIGIOUS RECEPTION.

Seventeen Young Ladies Bid Goodbye te
 the World.
 MASSACHUSETTS, Pa., Dec. 11.-Arch- bishop P. J. Ryan, of Philadelphia, conducted the impressive service at tendant on the reception and profes- sion of seventeen young ladies, mostly of Philadelphia, at the Convent of the Immaculate Heart, Villa Maria. Arch bishop Ryan made an address, and the music was of a high character
 The friends and relatives of the young ladies who gave up the world for religious life, bade them farewell amidst tears. Many noted clergymen were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-11
Killed Himself in a Cemetery.

TRENTON, N. J., Dec. I.-Robert Grey, a machinist, out of work and heavily in debt, committed suicide in Mercer Cemetery, first taking lauda- mum and then cutting his throat and wrists. He held a coal scuttle in his lap to catch all the blood from the wound. He left letter to his wife ex- plaining the cause for his action.