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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Powderly on Labor Saving Machinery

POwderIy on LaDOr saving Machinery.
 CINCINNATI, Feb 21.-Master Workman T. V. Powderly addressed 2,000 people at Music hall upon the history of the Knights of Labor and the growth and development of the order. He took an optimistic view of the effect of machinery upon the work of the world. He said that instead of labor saving, it should be termed wealth producing machinery, and that the great problem of the future for workingmen was how to so adjust themselves to the new order of things as to reap their full share of the benefits of it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
U. s. & Co.
"Conle Down, ,

Said the price mark to the Suits. Did they come9 We'll, you will think so by looking at the prices on CHILDREN'S SUITS in the windows of the U. $. & Go. They come half way to nothing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
A Princely Prisoner Discharged.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-Prince Eristoff, ar- rested for non-payment for a sealskin coat, was discharged on producing the agreement under which the coat was obtained. It showed hat part of the payment was to be in the prince allowing Sarony to photograph him with the coat on, in order that the furrier might display the picture and boom the sale of "EristoH coats n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Greene Wants All Doubt Removed

UTeeHe W8HEs All DOuDC fS8MOV6d.
 HARTFORD, Feb. 21.-President Greene, of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance com pany, has asked the state insurance commis- sioner to investigate the affairs of the com pany at once, without waiting to reach it alphabetically in his annual inspection. The request will be complied with Mir. Greene says the company's business has not been af- fected by the Indianapolis dedication, but in order to remove all doubt of its prosperous condition he wants the facts officially an- nounced
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Suing a Defaulter,

NEW YORK, Feb 21.-Joseph A. Moore, she insurance agent of Indianapolis, whose extensive defalcation created stir some time ago, has been sued for $3O, 900 by the Con- necticut Mutual Life Insurance company. An order for the service of the summons by publication has been granted by Justice O'Brien.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
A Girls Desperate Act

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. N.-Emma Bennett a clerk in Japanese goods store, shot Eman- uel Davis twice, seriously wounding him, and then either shot herself or was shot by Davis, and died soon afterward The cause of the quarrel ; unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Marsh Not Married.

NEW YORK, Feb 21.-Luther R. Marsh will not marry Ann O'Delia Solomon. He called on William F. Howe in the lawyers office yesterday and emphatically denied the truth of the rumors which credited him with having done so, He said he was living in pleasant secluslon; he is 75 years old and he will never marry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Editors of The Yale News.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 21.-The board of edi- tors of The Yale News for next year were an- nounced at the college to-day as follows: From 9G-Day, Dennis, Hough, Jackson, Kellogg and Bardwell. From 20, S-Drum- mond and Griggs. From 91-Johnson, Eos ter and Wright On account of the great competition no member of the freshman class was appointed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Hot Blood in Indiana's Senate.

INDIANAPoLIs, Feb. 21.-A general fight was imminent in the Indiana senate yesterday: Senator Johnson, a Republican, was opposing the adoption of a partisan bill that the Demo crats were trying to force through He was interrupted by demand for the previous question. He refused to yield the floor and the Democrats demanded that he should be compelled to sit down. While the confusion was greatest, Graves E. Bulger, one of the doorkeepers, stepped from the corridor and announced that, if ordered to do so, he would force Johnson into his seat. The Republicans rallied to Johnson and defied the Democrats to attempt to force him into his seat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
''Conne Of, ,

Said the Pants to the price mark, and off it came, because the customer did not want the tell-tale price mark to show how cheap he bought them at the Special Pant Sale of the U. s. & Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Barnum's Intrepid Agent Missing.

LONDON, Feb. 21.-A great deal of anxiety is felt in Algiers regarding the safety of George Starr, the European agent of P. T. Barnum. MT. Starr left Tangier some time ago, and has since been securing the desert alone. The route which he laid out for him. self swarms with savage and fanatical Arabs He is now a week overdue here, and Mr. Bar mum has sent instructions to dispatch party to search for him immediately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Vice President Morton. Departure,

Vice President Morton's Departure.
 NEW YORK, Feb 21-The Hon. Levi P, Morton and his family wiA leave New York for Washington next Wednesday morning. Mir. Morton has secured quarters at the Ar ington, and will probably make that hotel his home until the fall Then he expects to occupy his new house, which will by that time be ready
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Mother and Son Killed.

LAcoNIA, N. H., Feb, 21.-John s, Sam born and his aged mother, of Hilton, were struck by a train at that place. Mrs, Sap- born was terribly mangled and soon died, end MT. sanb6ru is injured internally and cannot recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Policemen Arrested.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 21.-SVgt Gano, of the Chinatown squad, and three of his police men were arrested on indictments charging them with receiving bribes from keepers of Chinese gambling dens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
Boulanger Wants to Tackle Enel

Boulanger Wants to Tackle England.
 BRUSSELS, Feb 21.-It is stated here that Lord Lytton, British ambassador to France, has informed Lord Salisbury that Gen. Bou- langer discourages war with Germany, but is bent on provoking conflict with England when he shall come into power
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21

PARIS, Feb. 21.-M. de Freycinet has finally consented to undertake the formation of ministry, and it is generally believed that he will be successful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-21
''Conle In, ;.

Is our special invitation to parents wishing extra value in Children's Suits, and to every one wearing Pants wishing an extra garment in value, style and wear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
xPrSOnat.

Mant0n Marble has resigned as president
OF the Manhattan Club and is spending the
winter in Egypt.
Oliver Wendell Holmes has his walks and
his bsunts ike other men. The book stores
and large pHblishing-houses are his resorts.
Ther. is talk in Rene OF a beirothal Of
Prince Emmanuel eldest son OF the Duke OF
Aosia and nephew Of King liumbert. to
Arehducness Margaret, daughter OF Arch
duke Charles Louis. OF Austria.
The violin playing OF the Duke OF Edin-
buruh was one OF the leading features Of the
Inaugural concert Of the Maltese Meister'
sineers' society, which took place fe~ days
since 10 a large room OF the Union CLUB.
Edwin Booth and Lawrence B'rrett are
among the principal stockholders OF the
Fmmonsile Explosives, Guns, aud Ammuni-
ton Company, capitalized 81 Is. 100000. Tue
company Is about TO erect factory at Pitts
burgh.
rne trustees Of Columbia College have re-
solved 10 cali the woman's anuex, which Is
shortly 10 become n part OF the university,
after President Barnard, who has done SO
much for Columbia. BARNARD College
will be opened ~ soon as sufficient funds are
guaranteed for the purpose.
"Bulslo Bilrs" ranch IL located on the
North Plate, In Nebraska, and contains
nearly 1000 acres OF fine land. MIR. Cody
has ABOUT 200 head OF thoroughbred horses
and ?, coo 70 5000 head OF cattle. His resi-
dence 4, a Dix frame house near the railroad,
on the roof OF which IA painted In large let
tiers, "Colonel ". +. Cody's L Buffalo BIZ
scouts Ranoh,r and over II every day there
d0ats a big American dag.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
THE WHOLE souxTaGs SETTLING
A Carbonate Mine COiiapstnE ano
the Workman All ordered out.

A Scranton pa telegram says The
miners IN the white-Bridce tunnel OF the
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, at
Csrbondale, have bsen ordered out on &C.
count VI the burning OF the pillars and me
settling OF the roef and the ground above IL
ore OF the mea employed in the extreme
end OF the workings describes the CRACKING
and roaring Of the earth - being hundred
timas louder than the most terrific thunder
storm he ever heard. Great pieces OF coal
we're forced from the sides OF the pillars,
ratified along the walls, and tore away 'be
wooden props which supported the rooi.
These 10 sales were sent with the swifiDesS
of cannon balls. Coming from all direc-
tons, lt was foOlhardV TO attempt to enter
the gangways leading 10 the under chsmDer
excavations.
The entire mountain lying west OF the
CITY, extending from the entrance OF The
tunnel 10 a point near the summit pond near
Coles's Gap. Is seriously disturbed by this
settling OF the eXcsya,ed portions. The area
actually undermined Is fully two miles in
length by about three quarters Of mile in
width. The cosl in the first vein has been
removed and the mining operations are con-
fined 10 The second or bottom vein, as IT Is
Familiarity called. The rooi-rOck Is close
grained and is what miners call "strong
covering" the average thickness exceeding
fifty feet. Overlaying This rock Is The sur
face covering. which is not less than forty
feet deep an is composed chiefly on shelly
rock. This great body OF earth and rock
hiss been supported by the pillars OF coal, as
the wooden props placed by the miners IN
the top vein have long since rOtsd away.
Five hundred persors are thrown out OF
EMPLOYMENT and the suspension OF work
will be most expensive 10 the company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

why u Liquor Decision Reversed
bvtbe Iowa huDreIne Court.

A dispatch from De4 Noines, H., says:
" An interesting decision was made by the
state supreme Cour, yesterday reversing the
Judgment OF the lower court IN the case OF
A. C.. Uoagland, a Mountaineering pbar-
macist. The defendant and w. Hoagland
were Jointly indicted upon charge OF miIn-
t,inine anuissncc by the unlawful traffic IN
Intoxicating LIQUORS. They were jointly
tired and the defendant alon, convicted.
Hoaeand IS practclng physician at
Brighton aud owns Drugstore. lie OBJ
tanned permit in December, 1856. from the
County Board ~ Supervisors allowing bin
to sell liquor for medical and other purposes
not forbidden by law. It appears that >eYe-
raj sales were made in the next few weeks
and a iury held that the druggist bad VIC.
lated the law although the witnesses testified
that thcv were all sic6 aIi needed the liquor
The lower court fined the druggist $1,000.
The Supreme Count IN reversing the decision
of the lower court says: "Tne finding thlt
defendant had reason to believe that the lp.
plications TO purchase were not made 10
good faith Is contrary to every fact testified
10 by every witness in The case 10 Is equiv
alert 70 tndinX that every witness Tor the
state. as well as the defendant. were wiliul
md corrupt periurers. Nerdlcis must be
found upon facts, not upon mere Suspicion"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

A Havana special 10 The World saws ;
Jose Angel Alfonso. the father OF the boy
who was recently kidnapped, as told In the
World, owns an estate five miles from Can
delaris, In the NOuelta AbSjO district. aud is
also proprietor Of grocery store on the
outskirts OF Candelaria. On the morning
OF the 18th EdNardO went on horseback
from the estate 10 the store 10 bring
home basket Of groceries. The boy
had not returned st i. NJ. aud
the father, accompanied by several neigh.
bors. set oct 10 search for him. at the gro.
Gerry they were met by four bandits, who had
taken possession OF the store. Handing
Alfonso the basket they said: awe b We
YOUR son Ia safe keeping, and Will return
him 20 you untouched when $4,000 m eold
II plsced where we command. We give YOU
ten DAYS 60 get the money. Otherwise he
will be killed"
Alfonso was In ibis CITY yesterday aud bad
managed TO secured $1,000, which he thinks
will be suMcient to satisfy the criminals. tie
says the bandits carried away goods worth
over $1,000 from his store. The brigands
ere sid TO number eighteen, aud are sup
pl.ed with good horses, rides, aud ammuni-
lion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
cnAxLorrEsyrLLE.
n weddtng-Y. "a. q. A.-Persopnt.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispstch.l
FFBRUARY G., 1899.
A brilliant marriage took place from The
Episcopal church st i0:30 O'Clock this morn
log. The parties we're Miss Jessie 4. Porter
sn accomplished daughter OF Dir. }. w.
Porter, OF this county, and Mr. i. i. Nood.
prominent businessman of this city. Inc
ceremony wa' performed by Rev. DR.. - >
Hanckel In the presence OF q large audience
The couple left on the morning tram TOT
Richmond; thence they will go ~ steamer 10
New York on Z short bridal tour.
Delegates we're elected by the Charotes-
Vile Young Mems Christian Association lass
night TO the State convention. which meets
IN Danville on February i4-lIth. Thisssso-
citation hopes 10 send large delegation
DR.. w.. &. n. Randolph, VINO has been quite
III for some weeks. has sufficiently recovered
TO he able to attend tO his professional duV's'
The Circuit Court was occupied yesterday
in the trial " the case OF A. u. PAYNE AVID d.
b. Andrews Us. the Nirginia Midland CON-
pany. This suit arose out OF damages clai'ned
by these gentlemen TO have been done 10
several horses which they hsd loaded In ono
OF the cOmpany's cars. An engine OF thls
ro9d ran into the car and injured the ami
mails. The Jury IN the case u Nr. Payne re.
turned verdict in favor OF the plaintiff. ana
damage, 10 the extent OF b, 49, were award
ed him Tho jury IN the case Of NJ. An
drcws had not rendered verdict up to ia'e
hour to-day.
Mr. ". J. PARROT has left for Texas TO
visit his children.
Mr.. Alexander PuryIs, OF Danyile, spent
several dayz in the city this week.
Sir. George Garth. formerly Of this county,
now OF Texas, Is visiting relatives In Abe
marie. W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
A Query.
MooEEFIELD, W. Va, Feb. l, 1899

NO0EEFIELD, w VA, Feb. /, 1889.
To the Editor OF the Dlspatch
As an old subscriber may ask my first
favor Of your
1t has always seemed TO me gross vulgar
ism 10 use the word "meases" in the plu'
raj.
Webster in his old edition gives II rs
"n0un singular with plural termination"
In his last be gives II az n "noun plural"
This use. under bis Influence, Is growing
COMMON. VIII you please state In tho SEMI
WEEKLY What It's proper use Is and The au'
thority? have access 10 nothing better than
Webster. The idea Of the word IL purely
nnclc-a SINGLE disease; and | am 10th TO
yield to the growing tide in favor OF the
plural.
have never known II used in the plural
by polite people until OF late.
As YOU have name for accuracy In such
matters ! shall feel obliged 10 you for your
opinion. ! read the semi. Weekly.
Yours most respectiuIly,
GEORGE WILLIAM WHITE.
Storm0nth, Worcester, and Webster all
agree that the word "measles" is noun
plural. Sir Isaac Newton SAID, "There Is no
arguing against fact" We say, there is no
arguing against authority. Nevertheless, as
the verb "to be- is q neuter verb, 1t can
have nomuaiiye case either before or after
II. Therefore we may sag, the measles IS
a disease; &c, &C., Sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

BY Rawlings Z Rose.
Real Estate Auctionosra
No. n north Tonth stroot


rI,RUSTEE'S SALE OF A CORNER
| BRICK STORE. TWO BRICK DWRIdIrG
AND FOUR FRAME DwEiJING-H HOUSES on
C.ItAHAM STREET. IN THE TOWS or FtL-
TON; A DESIRABLE VACANT LOT Or 81
Fgef on LOUISIANA STREET kEAk fIf ~
FOURTH STREET BETWEEN LOUISIANA AND
DENNY STREETS. IN PORT MAYO; ALSO.
TWO SMALL TRACTS or LAND, CONIAIrlsc
F0RTY-TWO AND TnikIY.iHilKytfE A ss.is sf
RESPECTIVELY. LOCATED ON IHE GENITAL
TURNPIKE. ~ HES MOO COUNTY, A ShOHt
DISTANCE BELOW THE ClfY.-By virtue OF
deed Of trust from d0hn Z. B0sseux. ds's1
March ~, 1879, duly recorded in The hcbn'ona,
Chancery court Decd Book lG2. page ~. AMI
Heurco county Doed-Book %, page p deisut
having Deon made In tho payment Of certain
note thereby secured. and being required 80 70
do by tho benofcisries, | will, a. substtnien
trustee for J. g. BLACKWELL. sell At aucton-nfss'
OK THURSDAY. FEBRUARY II. 1882.
a, 4 o'clock p. NJ. the above STORE. DWELL
ISG-HOUSES, ami LOTS. The brick store A. tns
corner OF Erin and Graham streets Is two stories
aud has ave rooms. The brick dwellings have
four rooms each. and she four franc dwellings
have tnros rooms each. all having a good front
age on Graham street and running back ITO ioet
70 an slioy 10 ioot vide; and. next, on
SATURDAY. FEBRC.RY 70. 1888.
AZ II O'Clock NJ, / will sell A. Henrieo county
courthouse TWO VALUABLE FARMS situated
on the Central turnpike thcc9 miles below mo
city Ia tho county 81 ienrco, one Of ~ liJ-i0oO
acres, on tho north side OF the said Coo
tral turnpike the o,her Of 81 sl5i0O0 acres. vi h
tho Improvements thereon, consisting ~ neat
COrTAGE HOUSE, on the south side ot the said
Central turnpike.
The very rapid advances IN Fulton property
ia the pas, year and tho desirable location Of
this property must commend IL 70 parties seek
ing drst-,lhss investment
Tho farms are beautifully situated, being level
aud easy Of improvement, and convenient % IN
city By one Of tho rest roads leading thereto
must make them valuable.
Terms: by consent OF ali parties, ono fourth
IN cash: balance In four, eight. 8nd twelve
months for negotiable notes bearing @ per cent.
interest. and secured by decd OF trust; or oil
cash. at option OF purchaser.
LOUIS r. BOSSiEUX,
Substituted Trustee.
RAWLINGS & ROss. Auctonecrt fe3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
EyN. ". Bowe,
Real Estate Aucuoneer.
A GRAND MAN UFACT RING
SITE.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE on THE
SOUTH SIDE OF IHE RICHMOND AND ALLIE
GuANY RAILROAD.
or
JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA CANAL,
AND
RUNNING BACK TO JAMES RIVER,
AVAUCUOS.

IN execution = 2 deed OF trust from l. E. and
!. IS ilaryie ami their wives. dated October II,
1879. ana duly recorded. tho undersigned, sur
yiving frnstee OF himself and the ia'e A. ID. VIII
lame. win sell by auction. a. tho oiics ~ y. ".
BoFo. auct.ouecr. NO. 4 tleyeuto street. on
MONDAY TIE llrH DAT or FEBRUARY. lss).
att o'rloca p. NJ, tho PROPERTY conveyed by
said desi the sarno fronting 30 feet on the south
ri le Of the Richmond and Allegheny railroad .or
Jamos RIVER ami hanaThs canal, and r.nniug
tprt 20 Isines river
mis- property begins about ~ feet west ~ ths
TrcIesar Works and runs up 60 the now paper
mills
IiIs probable thct arrangements for water
power au Ue made with the Richmond anl Al
leghauy Railroad Company ani az ono cuui;
folt 81 water 800 tais poiut viii develop about
f0rr-horse power about three time, the usual
amouuU 10 is evident that tots lot has great yalle
for manufacturing sites. Fiat al Suctlouecrs
Office.
TERMS: Hy consent. one third cash balance At
six arI tgolye months for notes, with Interest
added and secured by trust iced.
KOBkNi n. SItGER,
ja30 Surviving Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
The Governor OF Penn.rIvnnIa.

GENTS: POND's EXTRACT has been
valued reliance IN our family for several
years. especially IN relieving the aches,
sprains and bruises incident 70 children.
Nery truly yours.
Nov. 80, 81. JAMES 4. BEAVER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

nor RENT, STORE ANDSs
4 THREE ROOMS over the store aiso. ~
for sale. "A STOCK or GROCERIES. apply at
500 west Cary street, corner Madison.
Is 7-rh&Su2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Tho Assaults OF a Mndmnu.

IDJ 0"F"hI1Fsl % ''10 I7''l7'E''1'l
BALTIMORE. February 6.-OScsr l.. Wiley,
the madman who murdered Francis Vaicn-
tine sisht before last, while coniined In his
cell this morning made a furious attack on
Captain Farren, trying TO choke and bite
him end tore the bandsge from the wound
on his own head lie was finally overpowered
and placed in irons. This unfortunate
man belongs TO n good family in Gloucester
county, Va. He graduated with honor last
year Al tho University Of Virginia lie be-
came infatuated with syoungl ady, and when
his advances were rejected lost his mind.
His father died recently, leaving him COM
Portable inheritance. lie murdered Nalen-
tine on the street in sudden outbreak OF
insane violence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
GL0TCEsTER
Residence Durncd-ssd Death.

Residence EuTncd-ssd Death.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. NA,(
February 4. 1889. !
To-day ia the County-COurt day for ihis
county, and a large crowd assembled here.
There seems to he a disposition TO push
farming operations on account OF the M
precedented weather. The truckers are pre-
pairing q large acreage Tor early vcgelaDles'
A few DAYS ago Mr.. William A. Haywood
lost his clearinghouse by fire. lle lives in
the lower part of the cousiy near YORK
river. His house burned down in the day
time. | hear that It was fully insured.
MIR. Lew Oliver, who lives on Cedar-Bnsh
creek, one Of the tributaries OF the York.
lost little child Friday. Its clothes csnghl
afire during the temporary absence OF Mrs.
Oliver from the room, and IL burned to death
before the flames could be extinguished.
MI.