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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
A Boom for Prohibition.

PHILADELPHIA, March 12. - Prohibition was given a big boom ill Association hall The ministers of tho city gathered there in convention and began their battle for the constitutional prohibitory amendment by adopting five strong resolutions and pledging themselves to work together in the coming campaign for total prohibition in Pennsylva- mia. The call for the convention had been signed by over 200 ministers, represen ting twenty-four denominations, and the hail was crowded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12

extraordinary and minister plenipo- t e Il tiary t of the United States to Japan, is a wealthy and very rronin- ent man in Pacific slope politics. He is q lawyer and has held several prom inent positions in the state, but has retired from active pra c t ic @ of the law, though he Is only about 50 years
 ll uDs 1I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12

the business of q manufacturer. He continues to carry on this dual occupation. He served on the board of estimates of Detroit, and as state senator in 1879 and 1sS0 In 1883 he was elected to the United States senate upon the eighty-first joint ballot of the legislature, to succeed Thonloe w. Ferry. His term of ser vice expired with the last congress.
 John F. Swift, of California, nominated by President Harrison yesterday to be envoy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Shot at His Enemy.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-A difficulty, which came near being serious in Its conse- quences, took place between S. B. Cunning ham, disbursing clerk of the house of repre- sentatives and Turner Hackman, a riding page in the employ of the house. Tho trouble between these two dates back about q week, when Cunningham, it is said, refused to honor an order presented by Hackman for an extra months pay under the deficiency ap- propriation bill. Cunningham struck at Hackman, but the combatants were sepa- rated Yesterday morning Hackman went again to inquire about his pay, and Cunning ham is said to have made some insulting re- mark Hackman thereupon struck at Gun ningham, who then drew a revolver and fired at Hacl,man. The ball missed its mark and embedded itself ill the wall. Cunningham was subsequently, arrested on a warrant sworn out by Hackman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Rooney Is Deserted.

AKRON, O., March 12-As the result of trouble between Pat Rooney and one of the female members of his company, while he was intoxicated, all the members of his com pany, including Mrs. Rooney and her daughter Katie, abandoned him and left for New York. The company was doing good business, and had dates extending into May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
An Appeal for Mai. Way.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., March 12.-Col E. H. Stahl, of Trenton, and Maj. J. M. Fer Till, prominent Grand Army men, presented to Governor Green petition, signed by sev- eral hundred ex-soldiers, asking for the pardon of Maj A. W. Way, who was sen- fenced to state prison for four years two years ago for swindling building loans with which he was identined as secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Eneineer and Fireman Killed.

PHILADELPHIA, March 12.-Benj. Walker, fireman, aged 2s years, and John Gilkner, conductor, both of Tamaqua, were killed in a railroad wreck at St. Nicholas, on the Phila- delphia and Reading road, near Ashland. The wreck was caused by defective frog Fourteen cars were demolished. The loss is estimated at $1O,0O0. A brakeman had his shoulder broken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
A ConYict,s Suicide.

ALBANY, March 13.-Charles H. Hagar, under sentence of two years and eight months at Dannemora, shot and killed himself yes terday afternoon in the Albany jail The crime for which Hagar received his sentence last week was that of embedding several hundred dollars worth of jewelry belonging to Nelson Goggs, Binghamton diamond dealer. Hagar was employed by him as a travelling salesman, and all of the property
 was appropriated and disposed of in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Panic at n Hotel Fire.

LAKEWOOD, N. J., March 12.-Clifton Hall, the largest hotel in the town except one, caught fire yesterday morning and was burned down. There were sixty guests III the house and a score of servants, but, al- though there was a great panic for time, all escaped uninjurA except Dr. E. Wallace, of Spruce street, Philadelphia. He jumped from a window and broke one of his legs A defective fue was the cause of the fire. The firemen of the town by hard work saved the Presby terian church and other neighborine buildings The loss is S45, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Jake Kilrain's Regrets.

BALTIMORE, March 12.-Jake Kilrain left for New York last night, whence he will sail tomorrow for Liverpool Before leaving Kilrain said he did not believe Sullivan had any intention of fighting him. For this he was very sorry, as he believes that he could knock Sullivan out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Reading Iron Works Shut Down.

READING, Pa., March 12. - What was feared when the Reading iron works sus- pended payment last week was realized last evening whom the leading departments of the large concern closed down indefinitely. The Scott foundry, rolling mill, pipe mill, the large forge and other mills suspended all their employees, aud there is no telling when work will be resumed Nearly ,0O0 men are thrown out of employment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
A Gratifying Inspection.

NEW ORLEANS, March 12.-Surgeon Gen- eral Hamilton and number of quarantine officers of various states arrived here on a revenue cutter from an inspection of quaran- tine stations They are much pleased with the result of the trip It is now almost cer- tain that Dr. Holt's system of disinfection and Immigration will be introduced through out the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
On Trial for the Mud Rum Disaster.

MAucH CHUNK, Pa, March 12.-The trial of Eng sineers Cook and Major and Flagman flanagan, tine Lehigh Valley employees charged with having caused the Mud Run disaster Oct 10, by which sixty lives were lost aad many persons injured, was begun here. The first case called was that of En- gineer Cook. Considerable interest is mani fested m the cases
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
A Connecticut Mans n1ishap.

AKRON, O., March 12.-G. D. Street, a commercial traveller, of Rockville, Conn.,, while trying to pull down a sash at the Hotel Buchtel, fell from third story window to the sidewalk, and sustained probably fatal injuries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Sullivan in New Haven.

NEW HAVEN, March 12.-John L. Sullivan arrived here from Bridgeport last evening and is alternating between the Globe and City Hotel bar rooms and IS having lively time A number of Yale boys are assisting in his entertainment. The police are deter mined to arrest Sullivan on the first violence 0aah orf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
She Soon Followed Her Mother.

NEWARK, N J., March 12.-Some time ago Miss E. Price and her mother, of Pacific street, this city, were obliged to take to their beds sick with cold. On Sunday the mother died. Heart failure attacked the daughter when she learned of her bereavement, and an hour later she, too, died
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Arrested for Perjury.

PHILADELPHIA, March 12.-Charles Philip sen, who is said to be the manager of the North River Fish and Game company, of New York, was arrested on Chestnut street, this city, by detective who came over from New York in search of him. Philipsen is wanted for perjury in falsely testifyng be- fore the New West Washington Market com mission. He will have hearing today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
MT. Beck,s Third Term,

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Mr. Beck ap- peared in the senate chamber and took the oath of office before entering on his third senatorial term. He was welcomed most warmly by his brother senators and by the officers andS employees of the senate. His general appearance gave little or no indica- tion of recent illness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12

NEW YORK, March 12.-Mrs Emily Friend Mir. and Mrs. Howard and the two Hasteads did not appear il court when their bail was fixed yesterday. The recorder fixed the bail at 300 for each indictment in the case of each prisoner-a total of S22 800 in each case When the district atoorney's office was closed last night the prisoners had not secured bail and they will probably remain in the Tombs until they are brought to trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
She Is Mrs. Lan9trx Yet.

NEW YORK, March 12.-The Evening Post says that an intimate friend of Mrs. Langtry characterizes the story that she and MT. Geb- hard were married last Tuesday as false. She says that Mrs. Langtry has not Yet been divorced from Mr. LAngtry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
A speek of Humanity.

ELIzABETHPoRT, N. J., March 12.-A child weighing 1& pounds was born on Sunday to Mrs. Albert A. Vessels, whose husband dropped dead of heart disease a few months ago. The house is besieged with visitors to see this freak of nature The infant is ap- parently quite vigorous and healthy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Admiral and Mrs. Porter last night celebrated their golden wedding. A large company was present, in- cluding the president and Mrs Harrison, several members of the cabinet and their families and many senators and congressman.
 The presents were numerous and costly. Eight children and ten grandchildren were
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Patrons of Puatlism Failed. :,

NEW YORK, March 12.-Forty policemen raided the Rosedale Athletic club rooms, at '69 Monroe street, last night aad arrested John McGrath. and Cornelius Keefe, who were engaged in prize fight, and 65 of the 300 spectators.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Shot by Hidden Assassins.

DUBLIN, March 12.-A landlord named Creagh, in County Clare, was fired upon while driving to church with his sister. Miss Creagh's nose was shot off, and Mir. Creagh s in critical condition from wounds he re ceived. Their assailants are unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Another Fatal Explosion,

WEST POINT, Miss, March 12-A large
 boiler at the King compress exploded, in-
 stantly killing Isaac Washington and dam- l aging property to the extent of $25, ,OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
The Sick Congressman Improving.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Congressmen Buchanan, of New Jersey, Spinola, of New York, and Lee, of Virginia, who have been ill with pneumonia, were all reported to be much better. Justice Matthews continues 10 improve
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
A New Weapon of Warfare.

A New Weapon of Warfare.
 BERLIN, March 12-A German officer oi artillery has discovered @ new and extremely powerful explosive for filling shells. The basis of the explosive is carbolic acid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
sackyilIe Vests Successor,

LONDON, March 12.--The queen has given her oficlai al proval of the appointment by Lord Salisbury of Sir .Julien Pauncefote as minister to Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
To Guard Against Mine Explosions.

To Guard Against Mine ExpIOsions.
 PITTsBURG, March 12-A bill has passed its second reading providing that all opera tors shall put safety apparatus in mines to guard against explosions. Each machine will cost s10, 900, or $s,OO0, 900 for the state, and it will cost s1, GOO, 600 annually to operate them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12

Germany Increasing the Navy. BERLIN, March 12.-Sixteen torpedo boats are in course of construction for the German navy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12

Weather Indications. For Wednesday, partly cloudy to fair; fresh, variable winds, becoming easterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Crooked Officials,

INDIANAPOLIS, March 12-A joint com mittee of the house and senate made report on the insane hospital, the members being equally divided between the two parties and the report was unanimous. The committee finds the charges of mismanagement, cor ruption and collision on the part of the liar rison-G -Gapin management true in every es- sential particular and declares that gross corruption and irregularities have been dis covered. The treasurer loaned from Sl 900 to SS, 600 per month to John E. Sullivan, the defaulting county clerk. The recommends ton IS made that Treasurer Gapin be pro- ceeded against on a charge of embezzlement. Contracts for goods were not awarded accord ing to law, the members of the board and some of the contractors were i'll collision and the greatest abuses existed in every depart ment of the institution. The request was ap- proved by the two houses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
Knocked Out by the Parson.

CAMDEN, N. J., March 12.-Edward Mayer, of Philadelphia, on Saturday night called upon the Rev. Isaac c. Bagley, a Baptist minister of this city, accompanied by a friend, and asked him whether he had performed the marriage of his brother, George Mayer. The minister refused to answer the question,
 whereupon he was assaulted by Mayer and his companion. MT. Bagley called his father in-law to his assistance and finally knocked Mayer down, while the companion escaped. Mayer was handed over to the police and spent Sunday in cell, but was subsequently, released owing to the kindness of the minister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-12
The Times Will Not Give Up Yet.

LONDON, March 12.-It is asserted by The Pall Mall Gazette that The Times has de- cided not to close its case before the Parnell commission today, as its counsel had in tended to do This change of front is made, it is alleged, ill view of the recent events which have made it desirable, if not abso- lutely necessary, for the prosecution to make further attempts to bolster up its case so that the assaults of the defense shall not entirely demolish it. There is not much left of The Times original indictment against the Par nellites as it is, and there will likely remain next to nothing of the vaunted accusations when the final ad djournment takes place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
The Best Breed Of Fowls for the
Farmer.

The question of the best breed of
fowls to be kept by the ordinary farm
err, who does not intend to keep them
for exhibition purposes or for the sup
ply of pure-bred fancy stock. is one
deserving OF careful consideration.
Most farmers are content to leave the
kind. quality and quantity of the poul-
try to be kept on the farm to chance.
and. as a result, the consequence is q
mongrel lot Of birds, neither useful or
ornamental; and the financial results
are no better
This is not as it should be. for, right
ly managed and cared for. there is in
the poultry q very substantial item OF
profit and one which. with very
little care and attention. can be
very greatly increased. The neces-
'sity. for this attention is strongly
shown in the fact that this country,
which might we'll supply the world
with eggs and poultry. is actually at
the present time importing large
quantities Of eggs and poultry from
countries not halt 90 well fitted by
Rsturs TO produce them ~ y tbia couu-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

PROFESSIONAL rat-catchers get 81, 800 .
year, and there are only ten in this coun-
try. The average income Of lawyer is
500, and the woods are full Of them.
PIERRE LoRILLARD has scheme to cover
Jerome Park with glass and light the in
terror by electricity, so as to allow racing
in winter. He figures the cost at 100000.
AUGUST is the month for the Catskills.
The travel in that direction continues
larger than what it was year ago, and it is
said of the visitors that they are of the
permanent" kind.
An umpire for ball game at L'Anse,
Mich, paralyzed crowd of people by ap-
pearing on the field armed with a cutlass,
an axe and spy-glass. On his back was
painted big sign: "You will please side
with me-"
JAY GoULD's home at Lyndhurst on the
Hudson is the center Of a circle Of wealth
such as probably no other country in the
world can match. Within q radius Of
twenty miles resides dozen big capitalists
whose combined riches are not less than
$500, 900, 900.
PENNSYLVANIA brags Of the oldest twins.
They are George and Jonathan Buchanan,
of Bucks County, who were born on April
-, louC. 1ucre drc tWo OtuCT tWiuS WIN
are nearly as old; Samuel and John Nice,
of Germantown and Jenkinstown, who
were born in 1905.
The great bridge which is to cross the st.
Lawrence at Quebec will, with its ap-
proaches, be "a, 600 feet or nearly six and q
half miles long. The top Of the bridge will
be 40S feet above high-water level, allowing
the largest ocean vessels to pass under it.
One span in the bridge will have q length
Of 1,442 feet.
THE Jennens heirs In this country have
been trying for ten years to secure s., 0O0,-
600 fortune in England. During that time
they have sent Lawyer 8. G. Cook about
100000 for fees and expenses. At last they
displaced Cook, and when he turned up at
their convention the other day they were
SO Disguised that they expelled him from
the meeting.
MANY years ago, when q circus was show
ing in Gorham, Me-, the clown, whose name
was Reynolds, was thrown from horse and
| killed. He was buried in the Gorham GEM
etery, and it is SAID that since that time
| whenever a circus has visited the town it
| has been the custom Of the company to visit
| the clowns grave and strew flowers on it,
while the band plays dirge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

try, and yet they are there produced
in quantities not only sufficient to
satisfy their own requirements, but
also to leave a surplus for export ation.
This will continue to be the case, and
the importation will grow larger unless
farmers give attention to the breeding
of better stock.
The same principles should gov
ern the production of poultry as the
production of horses. cattle. sheep
and pigs-that is to say, get rid of
the scrubs. and mongrels, and breed
good slock. 1t costs no more to feed
one than the other. The only differ
ence is, that the good-bred stock re-
quire care and attention. but they am-
ply repay this, while nothing can
make poor bred mongrels profitable.
The requisites in breed of fowls for
the farm are. first. egg producing ca
pacity; next, quick maturity of the
young fowls; and lastly, ability to with
stand the climate with reasonably good
care and moderate keep. We have
had experience with many breeds of
fowls. and. in our judgment. no one
breed combines so many OF the good
qualities we have named as the
Plymouth Rocks. They are large
fowls, but yet not too unwieldly to
ramble about and scratch for great
part of their food on the farm. They
produce large quantity OF fine eggs,
as they lay early and late, and they
are good mothers, and can be relied
upon to bring off two or three broods
in the season. The young chicks are
strong and hardy, and quickly reach
maturity; and as they are n good size,
they always command fair price in
the market-whether as broilers or
roasters. They seem to readily adapt
themselves to changes OF climate.
and in the Southern States make
themselves perfectly happy and con-
tented. The frosts seldom trouble
them as they have only small combs
which are not SO susceptible to be
frozen as those OF some other breeds.
Although large fowls. they are moi
large eaters. but will be content with
a small feed Of grain, and then ram
Bile off in search of insects and seed.
Another quality they possess. is. thai
they are generally content to lay some
where about where they are desired
and do not ramble off into the woods
and lay their eggs where they can moi
be found. All things considered, We
are OF the opinion that the farmer who
commences to keep flock Of Plymouth
Rocks will not have cause to regret il
at the years end.-Southern Planter
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
Museum OF Princess Carriers.

A curious collection of ladies' garters
is kept at the Hohenzollern museum at
Berlin. Whenever there is a wedding
in the Hohenzollern family q number
of these short silk garters with the
initials of the newly-married princess
are distributed among friends. The
collection was begun by William
l.. and the oldest garter is that which
was woven on the occasion Of
the marriage of Prince Friedrich
Wilhelm Ludwig with the daugh-
ter of the reigning Duke of Anhalt
Bernburg. In 1917. There are twelve
garters from the reign Of Frederick
William Ill. and ten from that of his
successor. Frederick William Nv. They
are all made of ribbed silk of different
colors. breided with gold or silver. and
many of them are finished of at both
ends by heavy fringes. -Pall Mall Ga
zette.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
ADMIRABLE ADVICE.

WHEN fortune smiles on you, don't exam
inc her teeth.
BE neighborly; be honorable. Make sac
rifices rather than dispute with neighbors.
BEWARE of those who do not show their
love for humanity by their every day acts
and utterances.
BEFORE we passionately desire any thing
which another enjoys we should examine
into the happiness Of its possessor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
HERE AND THERE.


The most persistent weed to ex-
terminate is purslaine. Turn the
sheep and geese on fields infested with
1t.
"A gentleman of Pomona, Cal
says that only FIVE days have passed
since March. 1888, that he has not had
fresh Strawberries on his table.
Kerosene. applied as spray. on the
walls, roosts and floors of poultry
houses will kill the lice instantly.
while the work can also be done in o
few minutes.
The cellar should be thoroughly
cleaned and disinfected now. The air
should be allowed to circulate freely,
and busting of freshly-slaked lime
given the floor.
Where bed of lettuce plants have
gone to seed, only one plant need be
saved. as it will furnish sufficient seed
for next season. The surplus plants
may be fed to poultry as green food.
Whenever the shoulders OF work.
horse are CALLED the harness should be
examined to remove the cause. A
horse in such condition should not be
made to work until cure is made.
1t is suggested that in those Sec
tions where potatoes can be made
special crops. starch factories should
be operated on the cooperative plan,
as is done by dairymen with cream
cries.
Orchard grass will thrive we'll on
damp locations. It is an excellent
grass. but stools" which gives it an
uneven appearance in the fields. AS
it becomes more compact each season
it soon forms an even pasture.
| Save the best stalks OF corn from
which to procure seed. and when the
seed is fully matured select the best
ears. Seed corn should be allowed to
thoroughly dry on the stalk, and
when harvested it should be stored in
q dry. warm place.
The majority of insects are vege-
table feeders. but there are q great
many that feed upon or within the
bodies of other insects. causing them
to die. These latter are called peda-
ceous or parasitic, and, in the main,
are beneficial. as they destroy many
injurious forms.
The farmer who strays of habitu-
ally to town or elsewhere for pastime
loses interest in his work. forgets what
is to be done and goes down to the
dogs by sure degrees. leading a
pinched and miserable life on land that
might have supplied him and his with
more than competence.
The COW soon becomes accustomed
to the mixer. and if treated kindly
will cease giving evidences of vices.
To strike places her in fear, and she
will seize every opportunity to kick or
move her position. Milking should be
performed quietly, the cow being
given her food just before beginning
to milk.
"A new use has been discovered for
the poppy. 1t forms network OF
roots that can not be exterminated
without great difficulty, and it is there.
fore, admirable for keeping embank-
ments in place. Within the last two
or three years .eminent French engi'
neers have undertaken the sowing oil
railroad embankments with peoples
with view to prevent their being DE-
utroysd BY hsavy rains