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Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06
DIVORCE FIG URES.

In twenty years in the United States
divorces have increased 1877 per cent.
They have grown in number more than
twice a. rapidly as the population. In
twenty years there have been SIZE
divorces granted. The cause Of the In
crease is largely to be found in the fact
that the laws have been changed in the
direction of easy divorce. Married
people are not 90 much more wicked
than they were, but the laws allow them
to get rid Of each other more easily.
There are far fewer divorces In the south
than In the north. but even there the
rate Is steadily increasing. In South
Carolina there were only 1893 divorces in
the twenty years from 1899 to 1885.
In Delaware in 1870 there was one divorce
to cS,ec7 married couples In 1880 It
was one to 5,541. In the same ten years
the divorce rate increased In Louisiana
from one to 4.579 to one to 1899. t
New York Is the only state In which
the figures are inverted Divorces in
1870 were one to 1888, and in 1880 one
to 1851. This is because divorce in New
York is allowed for one cause only. On
happy New York couples go to other
states to reside temporarily until they
are freed from bonds Many choose
Rhode Island or New Jersey, where the
laws are more lax. The showing Of
Rhode Island for twenty years is one d.
vorce to twelve marriageA In New
Hampshire for the last Eve years there
has been one divorce to every ten mar
riages. It shows that divorce laws are
no more loose in the west than in some
Of the New England states. In Nebraska
divorces have increased 1000 per cent
in five years.
Diversity Of divorce laws at present Is
SO great that in one state q man may be
o respectable married citizen while in
another he is bigamist.
A New York woman eight years ago
was divorced from her first husband In
New Jersey, marrying second. Lately
the first husbands affection for his for
mer wife rekindled. Then the wife went
to Jersey, the second husband got d.
vorce from her there and she remarked
the old flame.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

A San Francisco dispatch says !:
Overland trains going East are crowd
ed now with many wealthy San Fran
cisco people on their way to the Paris
Exposition. Such rush abroad has
not beeA known since tho Great Bo-
nanza, when every one had q fortune
to spend. The Golden Gate special,
the sumptuous vestibule trains which,
1t was feared, would not pay ex-
penses, are crow ded, and will be run
twice every week II the demand for
seats continues"
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

The much-talked of Eiffel tower In
Paris was completed on Sunday last.
1t IL ll7S feet high. The ascent by
elevates will be accomplished in Ave
minutes. To walk up the spiral stair
case requires forty minutes. by cleo
trio light ON the summit 1t il expected
that . person can read . newspaper
seven miles of. There IL . restaurant
ON the first landing at the height Of
the tower Of Notre Dame. The tower
70 very graceful and IL visible from
rsris. The wind Xhlatles in the irol
girdsrs % IT whistAss III che rigging
ofa ship. 49,. -
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

The most persistent people In the coun'
try are the Oklahoma boomerA They
have proved themselves % difficult to
dislodge as colony Of swallows under
the caves Of barn. There win b
opened up to them by the presidents
proclamation, l,soo, 900 acres Of land. IN
In the heart Of the Indian territory.
The tract extends from the Canadian
river on tho south to the Cimazron rives
on the north. The land that II opened d
not richer than many other governmenl
lands, though the soil d fertile. Il 4
simply that It has been for many year
forbidden ground that makes It 20 deal
! to the boomers.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Fort Worth has more artesian wells
than all other towns in Texas COM
bined.-Fort Worth Gazette.
Yes, but they are not such wells
as Waco's. We have q we'll here that
Is equal to score of your backward
little wellets that require . windmill
and pump to coax the water out of
them. Waco is destined to 10 the ar
tesian we'll metropolis.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Nat. @. Henderson, who turned re-
publican last fall, expects to get po-
sition "a elevator conductor in tho
capitol building at Washington, as
reward for his conversion.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

The Fiftieth congress authorized the
building Of twelve additional war YES
sails Of the cruiser pattern The con-
struction Of these vessels was the legacy
Secretary Of the Navy Whitney left to
his successor. Contracts will be let July
l for eight Of them. One will be great
ironclad Of $500 tons. There win Do
three 2.000 ton cruisers. Two Of the
vessels are 5000 ton cruisers that win
30 required to make twenty knots IN
hour. That would be slightly more than
twenty-three land miles. It will be an
extraordinary speed. Another vessel Il
70 be protected cruiser" Of $500 tons
stil another win be cruising monitor
- For moo1n - Lehmahn.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Many brass working establishments are
curtailing manufactures on account Of
the furry In copper. They cannot tell
whether the price win 60 up or down.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Corner Fifth and Franklin SITS.

Lovers Of music are cordially invited
to visit D. n. Spencer's ware room and
inspect his new stock, and persons
wishing to rehearse or practice in con-
cert are rendered room and instru-
ments free. Mr.. Spencer has fine
Grand Hsllett and Davis piano on ex.
i,ibition which he would like every
lady in Waco to see.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

At the centennial ceremonies, April 80,
two hundred yachts win appear in the
procession in New York bay. It Il the
largest number Of yachts ever assembled
together.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Quincy. the boss of the negro contin-
gent Of the republican party in Texas,
now has three-cornered contest for
the commissioner of customs at GAL
weston, with chances against him.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

April 90 Massachusetts votes on the
prohibitory amendment to her constitu-
ton The legislature has made that day
legal holiday, 30 that the workingmen
Of the state win have opportunity to
record their decision Of this question.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

The feature Of Edison's exhibit ut
the Paris Exposition will be an enor-
NOUS model Of an incandescent lamp,
forty feet high and made entirely
OF small incandescent lights, Of which
1t will be necessary, 1t is said, to use
10000. The French and American
flags will be worked out in incandes-
emit lamps on either side of the big
lamp.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

The London Spectator pays left hand
ed compliment to Lord Salisbury and
his cabinet associates 1t declares that
the government Of England today Il
government in despite Of oratory, refer
ring TO the brilliant speakers Of the op.
position.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

English verdict regarding the Amer
lean national sport: Baseball Il live
" game, but it cannot for one momen
be compared to cricket"
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

About 100000 tons Of copper are used
annually in the worlds manufactures,
but under the artificial stimulus Of the
copper syndicate 260,000 tons were
mined. There were about 10000 tons
unsold In the syndicate's hands
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

1t Is reported that Senator Chase, OF
Rhode Island, resigned his seat in
congress for the reason that he had
discovered that his election was &C.
complished by bribery. If this be
true, he is an exceptional republican
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

An English woman has patented
an "opera hat" for ladies, which con-
sists Of q hat on wire frame, trimmed
with lace and flowers. It can be
closed similar to . gentleman's even
ing hat, and can he sat upon with
IMMUNITY:
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

The Central Texas Medical Asso-
citation will convene in this city
Tuesday next at 10 O'Clock, q. m. A
large attendance and an interesting
meeting is anticipated.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

For many years Rhode Island has had
a property qualification for suffrage.
This was abolished last year. April 4
the people will vote for the 6rst time
without the restriction. Nearly 5000
win in consequence b added TO Rhode
Island's. votera
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

President Harrison issued yester-
day his proclamation setting apart
the 30th of April as day of National
Thanksgiving.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Here is question Of etiquette that d
tearing up the town Of Springfield, MAST
When q young man out in rain storm
with an umbrella overtakes q young lady
whom he does not know going the same
way without an umbrella, shall he ask
her. without an introduction, to come
under the shelter Of his?
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

It takes thirteen cabinet officers, with
an aggregate annual pay Of $105, 900. to
carry on the government Of Canada.
The United States manages very well
with eight cabinet officers, who cost
every year $64, 900.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Although there is but little being
said about the cotton mill subscrip-
ton. the work is going on quietly but
surely.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

The United States circuit and dis
trict courts for the northern district
of Texas, will convene in this city
Tuesday.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

The Boston Herald declares there Il
not United States senator serving today
from New England who owes his cleo
ton to money.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

The O. X. Barber shop, 300 Austin
street, JEFF Williams, proprietor newly
furnished and re-6tted and the best
BARRIERS employed. >
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Certain editors are d the opinion that
it is disgusting and painful spectacle
to see certain other editors applicants for
public Office.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Go to w. T. Meers, corner 9Th and
Mary streete for best cut stove wood,
at lowest prices and full measure guar.
anteed.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

The Philadelphia County Medical soci-
ETY. asks the Pennsylvania legislature to
pass law requiring the inspection Of al
milk and meat to be used q food.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Boston has sent forth an edict that II
is proper to eat with knife. II win be
Of interest to note how far Boston can
make the knife 60 down.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

tits announced that the president
has signified that he will make no APP
pointments Of colored persons to Office
simply by way of a recognition of the
race.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

Mr.. Joe Ratcliff, one Of the best
BARRIERS in the city has opened shop
at 1422 South Fifth street.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

In the United States in 1858 there
were 268 boiler explosions They killed
500 persons. injured 491 and destroyed
%. 100, 900 worth Of property.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

II Canadians do not Ike American
lard, It will be very easy for them to
pass law requiring it, rigid inspection.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

II President HaxTisoa end Vice PreGi-
dent Morton should both de, Mr.. Blaine
would be president
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06

One by one the disappointed repub-
lican Office seekers at Washington
wend their weary ways homeward.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06
Tomorrow will be Sunday. Sc
church notices elsewhere.

Waco won't be risking much by .
five-year acceptance of the Bell water
contract.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-04-06
CHEAP COLUMN!
For Sale.

Nice ParlOr Sett.
Marble.T0p Bedroom Sets.
Walnut ONCE Desks.
Marble.top Dressing Cases.
Bureaus, Chairs, Rockers.
New and Secondhand Stoves. Z
Books Of every description.
Musical Instrunlents.' E
Union Sewing Machines. f1
WardrObes, Safes.
Extension & Kitchen Tables.
Rattan Rockers.
Queensware ana Glassware.
Lamps and Lamp Chimneys.
Knives, Forks and Spoons.
Squirrel Cages.
Nice Geese Feathers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-03
A WOMAN AND A BuNco MAN.
AN EPISODE IN TwENTY.THIRD-sr. ON RAIN1
NIGHT.


NIGHT
rainy night and Twenty thirlst was almost deserted
young woman was fastening upon her way, when she
saw before her the muddy walk bright circle OF gold
n ring She stopped pick It up coming from the
opposite direction It also, and at the moment
leaned forward to reach t. The lady gave way man.
upon rising politely said: Here is your ring, madam.
No. no, it is not mine" said the lady.
Then 1t is your nnd." replied the man.
~ think IL IS yours" returned the lady.
." Well 1 don't want IT," said he.
Nor J." said she.
see it does At all IT is lsdy's ring" said
he.
Perhaps your wife might like It," said abe.
my wife Is dead" said he.
p Can't you give It to some one else" said she.
No. madam don't care for IL You keep It, Just
give quarter to buy couple OF cigars and it win be
all right
The lady hesitated foe only moments cheap ring,
surely viii sell 80, at least; and that win buy-and
vision OF gloves hosiery and Tides fitted through her
brain "Ah yes, here is your quarter" and 10 ease
sudden teh Of she dropped extra encent
piece into hand and Slipping the ring upon her finger
70 keep Il safe, hurried home.
How happy you look" said her husband. as she was
removing her wraps
"DoI Well, I'm in luck"
Luck how p
Pve found something very valuable" said she, draw
ing OF the ring and handing 10 to him. and have had
very interesting experlenee While his brows were drawn
,oeethe In critical examination Of the treasure she related
the episode occurred not leaving out the extra
ten.cent piece
he threw back his head with hearty laugh and sad
The thing brass. That fraud elegantly played
Oh II can't be 70 said she, fainty.
But 81 is. my dear"
Then / shall write TO the papers and other unsus-
pIcous women shan DO warned"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-03

are even more severe. II often happens that be
desires some record to attach his signature to sub
jet to examination late in the night, and the men
must be prepared to deliver it, as delay might
cause disaster. He is always at his desk till the
small hours of the morning, whether in Berlin
Friedrichsruhe, Varzin, or In the summer resorts
which he is in the habit of frequenting. While
engaged thus plate Of green corn soup serves
himself and SON for refreshment His constant
companion while working is Privy Councillor Won
Rothenburg who is known in Berlin as Bis
marclx's shadow so seldom is either alone He
runs continually between the palace where the
Chancellor works and the rooms Of the Foreign
Ministry, where Count Herbert carries out his
instructions. Few Of the older Ministers, who
envy Count Herbert his rapid promotion and the
RESPONSIBILITIES Of his position, would consent TO
labor as he does. The frame and constitution Of
Bismarck seem necessary TO bear the strain.
There has never been q dullcr social season in
Rerhn than that which is passing. Mourning
Cor two Emperors has not only cast a gloop
.,yer the Imperial household, but over rnc peopIe
in general The entertainments at Court are
confined TO the customary dinners, the coronation
festival, and two concerts to be given in the
white saloon. Dancing is prohibited, and extrav-
agant dressing discouraged. Many of the houses
Of the city which formerly were full Of life
night after night have closed their doors TO the
fashionable world. Several OF the higher nobility
who are accustomed TO mako the capital their
home during the festive time have either re-
manned upon their country estates or gone to
spend the winter elsewhere. The Ambassadors
and Minister'S out Of respect TO the Court TO
which they are accredited, have given only
informal receptions for the most part. and many
have ceased to entertain at all. But even other
circles where the edicts of the Court and nobility
the general gloom and postponed their soirees
for an indefinite time. The shopkeepers and
milliners complain of their returns, and long for
the approach of other days when Berlin will be
herself again.
The Emperor has begun reforms in the house
hold which mark him as true Hohenzollcrn
of the William I type. He seems determined
that the family expenses, at least shall not be
too great and has ordered that the daily break
fast shall cost but sixty-two cents for each
person, and that the price Of each cover at
dinner shall not exceed one dollar and quarter
This economy is ridiculous. The servants who
during the Emperor Fredericks lifetime were
fed at the Imperial table with food whose cook
inc the Empress personally superintended are
now compelled 70 purchase their own meals
These measures Of the Emperor have created un-
favorable comment, as well they might. The
House of Hohenzollern is not rich. but its income
is certainly sufficient to avoid such pans
Liberahty is a necessary attribute OF royalty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-03
WHEY THE WILL WAS wmrrEN.
n The WrigbtsylIie (Ga-l Herald.

FROM The Wrfgbfsv1Ie tOal heraiu'
young man. whose father had lately died, came
10 town the other day to sec about letters OF adnl
stration Being totally Ignorant OF how 20 pioyeou
he applied 70 friend. who directed him 10 ce a.,
tain lawyers Office, stating that he was the pesa IN
WrlghByllle He forthwith proceeded to me oshlcS'
where he found the lawyer sitting 81 MS , ecS m
writing Scarcely looking up from ms NorA 10
nodded good morning and invited his VISITOR 70 nSS
scat After silence of ten minutes thS Souns
man became anxious 20 introduce ms phslhoss' anu
after hemming several times began with 49,, NJ.
Kurnel, my father died and maze VIII, -. but
little attention was paid TO the remark Ai'er
prolonged silence, again: rp No
Kurnel, my father died and made Will NO
attention paid by the lawyer Inc youns e me
waited some tiino, and after an exaeperatng sosd
the would-be client bounced out OF the on"e "'N
back TO his friend. 49, o,
Say, Kurnel - Is - Olh IoOl 49, 49,
10 bs Office and sat there hour telling nun lvI I
times that my father died and made VII. ~, nS
paid attention 10 me, dad burn HIN MS M 1I
requested him TO 90 back take out his pocheIDYy.oA
and lay $40 note the table and await res"i'S
He done so, beginning:
skurnel, N.Y. A. ,.uver &.
You are mistaken interrupted the AWE =,
your father did not die and MAKE VIII os oh Lns,
the VIII and then died and you Went y Pr All
and letters Of administration undehts svs All YOUR
and como back In an hour and VIII nave al 49,
papers xedS with that he neatly folded tn9 otusR
$40 and placed II where its complexion "ou'u NV
suffer from the sum-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-03
4 GRIM ooUyrERPorsE.
.m ANA Rnsion Transcrlpt.

From inc hpslon ltoheONR"
najnfinr poles The painter was hoisted to the top
an a boatswain,s chair by his companion who stood
sentinel below, rope In hama Iue lAttsr Deeaho
,rcayv hungry or -thfrsty--or somethng-and sought
rliei AZ neighborlng inn, without notifying tho man
aloft TO guard against asouSn. M avsieu nSisi
9iaee-snd fastened the rope thereto without telling
the man up the tree When inc latter mad painted
hls partner. and, holding on to the opposite rope,
kicked tho one he was swung TO- II Yielded ana down
h. was more asfonshcd when be brought face TO
face with the gravestone, with its Sacred 70 the
memory--p and so on, which had pulled up Just the
dlstanne the man had descended. There was trouble
AZ that camp OF painters, and It reached headquarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-03

America. There are 100 horses. scores Of standard
bred jersey cattle and flock OF $50 southdown sheep
on the estate. The average number of men employed
at Shelburn farms Is $50. Colonel Webb last season
built commodons and pleasant passenger 1epit at
Shelburn station, which Is on the Rutland Division OF
the Central Vermont Railroad. six miles south Of
Burlington. Colonel and Mrs. Webb have entertained
large number OF New Workers since they moved into
is the residence Of Major W. BocrIm Wetmore. Of
Brooklyn, whose country place occupies most slightly
location. Major Wetmore has acquired large
amount OF land In Shobun, and during the last season
he materially improved his estate Colonel Webb was
appointed on the staff Of Governor 0rmsbee, and ,
few weeks since Governor Dillingham; commissioned
him Inspector OF Rife Practice OF the National Guard
with the rank OF colonel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-03

nc received the respective salaams With dignity and
Squshlmy' sohic ladies' who were with him ana
founded. Le did not enlghten them. but admitted
DasnIully that MS acquaintance was extended.
On stu another occasion be visited Portland, Me-,
and as he sat in the readng room of hotel string
S Of men vailed Dy the door for upward Of half an
tennial Exhibition in Philadelphia people regarded
him with as much interest as they did the wild
animals and he could hear muttered whispers all
around him OF Blaine, Blalne.H The newsbOys In
New-York shouted Git onto his nlbs5 TO him when
no passed through that city He has never met
Mr.. Blaine personally and says that he would be
ad 70 do So because he believes he might persuade
the Plumed Knight 10 send him as a substitute
20 dinners and banquets, provided that tbs from
Maine furnished him speech for every banquet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-03
BE LOOKED LIKE Mr.. BLAINE.

From The Hartf0rd Courant -. A.
gentleman in this city has the good ie1tu"TT This
resemble very strikngly Mr. James ~ billns. Tces
resemblance has brought amusing eAPrto51ssa-
TO him. He was in Cleveland at the tine o. v was
fields funeral, ard the carriage IN wnol strcet
owing 10 the lam OF vehicles. an aga ~ and
stepped politely 10 the carriage took on MS na ""
asked In a hoafse Whisper . ..n,a .ha
funeral7S
Eyes, was the reuly. al believe so'
How does the widder bear Up y a. "a. rut
Well, OF course IL Is a crushing DloW ~ "'"
she Is doing as well as could be expccteu
Win she go 10 the cemetery1'
/ presume nOtS - a. l-,ovv n
and the aged citizen put on his hat ana, ,urns Ne
tho crowd behind, pointed with ms 81 tu, riatne
Later In the day this gentleman dfoye OUT npnsn
cemetery and met many Of the vonS yo,e senators
and congressman justices OF the supreme Sost ,s
Cabinet officers and two out OF thIee y. =" ho,vs
notables he met greetsd him win sNseSHA S'"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-03
An idea OF the difference in poultry and game may
h.. nainod h. rlancinr ~ TIA fnnulnn hgIlreg:

The higher prices for uptown produce arc In many
cases explained by the dealers on the grounds Of
higher rents and extorhonate prices asked by down
town wholesale merchants who gobble up the cargoes
of fresh vegetables, etc, as soon as they reach The
wharf on the coasting steamers. and organize out
rageous little corners compelling uptown dealers to
go without Or pay two prices. Downtown men often
60 without but the class Of trade supplied by uptown
markets requires that the stock should be on hand no
matter what tho price.