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The Press., 1889-04-11

A recent issue of daily paper contained an account of not less than seven suicides in one day, and published large heading, as follows "They all Sought Death" One was a dis couraged, broken old man, in whom life had lost all charm; another was beautiful young girl who sought refuge from despair. All sought different WAYS of taking their own lives
The Press., 1889-04-11
NHE CHASE NURSERIES.

MIR. EDITOR: Will you please inform your readers that we have permanent employment for honest, temperate, energetic men, solicit ing orders for our fruit and ornamental nur- sery stock. The business is easily and quick ly learned, and successful men are earning good salaries with steady work. Our stock is frst-class, hardy and true to name. Those desiring full particulars will please address us. R. c. CHASE < CO.,,
 23 Pemberton Sq., Boston.
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UNABLE TO TEL1.-Yes, that WIS so. For years I suffered severely with scrofula sores broke out all over my body, and am unable to tell one-half that I suffered. was not able to obtain relief until used Sulphur Bitters, which completely cured me.-C. B. Dale, IT Allston-st, Boston.
The Press., 1889-04-11

eyer since. This accounts for its popularity No man or woman, who uses this Remedy regularly, need have any fear of mental de. rangement or suicide, but can confidently ex. pect health with all its blessings. It should ba borne in mind, however. that "delays ars @angerOus."
The Press., 1889-04-11

order if that great preparation, Hunts Remedy, is used care fully and constantly. This wonderful rem- edy has been before the public for more than fifty years. The uncommon plan t from which its source comes, was used ori- ginally by the early settlers of New York, and it has been used xxyith rvn0-iyo~ hn~ aA |
The Press., 1889-04-11

A western paper has improved on the phrase ''in our midst" by making it Gin our immediate midst" Some day, per. haps, it will tell of an incident that hap. pened Sin it's remote midst"
The Press., 1889-04-11

N. Y. Tribune: Among the earliest and most familiar signs of spring are the simultaneous announcements in behalf of Yale and Harvard that each is disappoint. ed in her crew and expects to get beaten at New London next June.
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 Henri Chevreul, son of the French chemist, who is now 104 years old, was buried last week. The father is still ig- norant of the loss of his boy. When about year ago the latter, then 69, went to Paris from Dijon for medical advice, the elder Cleveland seemed to feel that he was personally insulted by the fact that his son showed such fragility of constitu- tion. The family physician tried to ex- plain the matter to the old scientist, but Chevreul was annoyed, and said that he always felt he would never be able to raise the child. Chevreul begins to show signs of approaching death.
 St. Louis Republican There is a tra dition that Governor Bob Stewart, the bril- liant executive who served the state of Missouri from 1858 to 1860, made the rounds of the penitentiary one day in the "half-full" condition which sometimes char acterized him, and piled the prisoners with inquiries as to their trial, their sentence and their guilt. One after another assured the governor of their innocence and begged to be pardoned on the ground that they had never committed crime. At length the governor came to an ugly looking, raw. boned man, who listened to the questions of the executive, and then, looking his ex. ctllency square in the face answered:
 "l am here for horse stealing and I got ten years
 "Innocent, I suppose?' said the gov ernor, with sheer.
 "No, cir; I stole the horses and got away with 'em!"
 "Witnesses for the state didn't perjure themselves ?'
 |, "No, sir /; they told the solemn truth.'' Judge wasn't prejudlced?"
 'No, sir he knew me to be just what am, governor, aplain, ordinary horse thief without any trimmin's."
 "Well," said the governor, after pause ''I'll be d-d if don't pardon you out It's wrong to have horse thief in here among all these innocent men," And tht governor was as good as his word. At { later day.
 Shifoh's Cough and Consumption Cure ii sold by us on guarantee. It cures Con sumption. W. D. Heald, agent.
 A PLEASANT PROSPECT. (wht has moved into the suburbs)-Here's al idea. The paper says one of the hand somest residences on the Hudson has tho flower beds laid off with old beer bottles.
 Mrs. Blinks (doubtfully) at , distance.the effect of the glass bordering might be pretty.
 "Yes, indeed. I'll order gross or two from Swiebeer & Co.,, and when the bot ties are empty you can have them."- Phil0deLp1ai0 Record.
The Press., 1889-04-11

The Congregational church at Will limantic has voted to extend call to Rev. G. W. Tomson, of Clayton, N. J., to be- come their pastor at salary of $1 800.
The Press., 1889-04-11

Mrs. Wm. A. Sumner of Holland pass ed her Seth birthday on Monday, April 1st The old lady enjoys remarkably good health and retains her faculties to a won- derful degree, especially her hearing. She is active and in good spirits and enjoys company very much.
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Is CONSUMPTION INcURABLh ?-Read the fol

Is CONSUMPTION INCURABLE ?-Read the fol lowing: Mr. 0. H. Morris, Newark, Ark ', says: "Was down with Abcess of Lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced me an Incurable Consumptive. Began taking Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, am now on my third bottle, and able to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest med icine ever made"
 Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says Had it not been for Dr. Kings New Discov- cry for Consumption would have died of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in the best of health" Try it. Sam pie bottles free at B. K. Taft's drugstore
The Press., 1889-04-11

There is man in Georgia whose proud boast it is that he owns the largest melon patch in the world. The melon editor of "The Louisville Courier Journal thinks that he ought to be very thankful "that all the short nights come in summer"
The Press., 1889-04-11

While fishermen are getting their an- nual trout stories furbished up for re-tell- ing, it may be we'll to remind them of a record they have to beat About 20 years ago Postmaster Whiton of Stafford Springs took lb. 10 oz. trout from Staffordville reservoir.
 MT. Editor: Clerk Dimock, of the Holland county courts, recently said from his desk in the legislative halls, in sub- stance, that if murderer should be con- demned to death at Holland he would refuse to do his clerical duty in the case To what form of oath did our clerk subscribe when he took the office? And how far did he go in his mental reservations when he took it? {?
The Press., 1889-04-11

"Hackmetack," a lasting and fragrant per. fume. Price 20 and 50 cents. W. D. Heald, agent.
The Press., 1889-04-11

grave-drive them to suicide Any person who Is sick is in danger of getting into condition where temporary insanity will cause him to take his own life Uric acid poison in the brain will make suicide in five days, but Uric acid can never get to the brain if the kidneys are healthy, and 1t has been proven by the best Ecience that the kidneys will not get out of
The Press., 1889-04-11
LOCAL roPICs-pENN,D AND sCIssoRED

The lieutenant-governor has appoint ed Senators Keeney of Somers and Fuller of Putnam two of the 8 senators to attend the centennial celebration of the inaugura- tion of President Washington in New York, April 3Oth, and the speaker has named J. 0. Converse of Stafford and M. A. Pinney of Ellington among the 16 mem- bers to attend on the part of the house.
The Press., 1889-04-11

Being solid, heavy and absolutely pure, Brussels soap will outlast any other.
The Press., 1889-04-11

There is no economy in buying cheap resinous soaps when for trife more you can buy Brussels soap, the most desirable in the market.
The Press., 1889-04-11

In religious discussion at Scranton, Ia., recently, one of the disputants got so excited that he drew $50 from his pocket and offered to wager it that no man could get to heaven without being immersed.
The Press., 1889-04-11
SUICIDES.

Their Fearful Increase and tho Cause Seven Occur i'm One Day-A Harrow ing Description.
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of the superior court at Holland. Tolland-W. D. Holman, B. S. Root. Andover-Joseph Wellwood. Bolton-Nathan c. Maine. Columbia-Chas. H. Smith. Coventry-J. Ii. Kingsbury, Jas. O. Freeman. Eington-Rufus J. Leonard. Hebron-Marshall Porter. Mansfeld-Geo. D. Swift, Henry Huntington. Somers-John w. Eaton. = Stafford-R. s. Beebe, Jas. NJ. Chaffee. Union-Lucius A. Corbin.
 Vernon-Frederck A. Harding, A. J. Cavanaugh. Wlllinpton-Renhen Edgerton.
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Tt is said that prominent Rockville man advocates city charter in order that the place may have sidewalks, street lamps, uniformed policemen, and be made to look more like Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1889-04-11

There is a proposition that a 'corner stone" of RQa.ville's memorial hall be laid on memorial day with appropriate exer- cises. It would be eminently proper to do it then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
REORGANIZING HIS OFFICE.
Gen. Raum Putting the Pension Bureau
on a Business Basis.

Gen. Raum today issued an order reorganiz-
ing the pension Office. Under this order the
first deputy commissioner will supervise the
business arising in the eastern, southern and
army and navy survivors divisions. The Sec
ond deputy commissioner will supervise the
business arising in the middle, west
ern and old war and navy divisions
All claims involving large first payment and
all claims involving monthly payments of more
than twelve dollars shall be brought to the
personal attention of the commissioner The
chief clerk will have the supervision OF the
record, stationery and accounts, and mail di-
vision; also the force Of messengers, laborers,
DC. He will have the general supervision of
the business and discipline of the bureau.
The following named divisions will be under
the immediate supervision of the commits
soner: Medical division, law division, board
of review board of re-review, special examin-
alton division certificate division. and finance
division.
The order concludes as follows: .'The pend
ing claims now file in this Office constitute so
great q mass that it is a physical impossibiiity
to give them all immediate consideration. 1
am anxious that the Office shall meet the lust
expectations of claimants and the public in the
amount OF business transacted and the manner
in which the duties are performed. To this
end enjoin upon the entire official force
those on duty here in Washington, those as
signed to duty special examiners and the
boards of medical examiners-promptness
diligence and fidelity in the performance of
every duty. Recommendations for promotion
will be made upon merit The inefficient will
be recommendation retirement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
FIGHTING KING ALCOHOL.
A Grand Temperance Demonstration
to be Held Here Next Week.

Arrangements are being made for a grand
temperance demonstration in the evening of
Thursday Of next week. A number of the pre-
lates and laity of the Catholic church, who are
active in temperance work will be in the city
at that time to attend the dedication exercises
of the new Catholic university. The Father
Matthews society Of this city decided some
time ago to arrange for a temperance meeting
and it was thought to be especially an approp-
riate time since it has been learned that a
number of the officers Of the Catholic total
abstinence society of North America would be
in the city. The president of the society, ].
ID. Waters, Mrs. Z. A. Chambers, Messrs.
Hogan. Hall and others were appointed a COM
mittee to make the arrangements. Invitations
have been sent to
ALL THE TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES IN TIE DISTRICT
and member of the committee, Mrs Chambers.
told STAR reporter that all have responded
and will take part in the demonstration. The
program, as far as arranged. contemplates a
procession composed of delegates from all the
temperance societies in the city, which will be
formed at o'clock at the Ebbitt house. Then,
preceded by the Third Artillery band, the pro-
cession, escorting Bishops keane, Ireland,
York avenue rink, where the meeting will be
held. Mrs. Chambers said that the ten councils
of the Jonadabs In this city mad each decided
to send ten representatives to act as an escort
to the bishops and other invited guests. The
Good Templar lodges would also be repre-
sented and the other temperance organizations
will be in line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
A TRAIN AT THE CROSSING.
A b. and j. Conductor Charged with
Obstructing New Jersey Avenue.

Charles Gottsman, conductor Of yard train
on the Baltimore and Potomac railroad, was
before the Police Court this afternoon charged
with oostructing the crossing st New Jersey
avenue and X street southeast last Thursday.
Inc defendant who was represented BY coun-
sell plead not guilty.
young man named Joseph Cannon testified
'ns' on the day charged he was stopped a. the
crossing mentioned for eighteen minutes. Part
OF the time the engine stood still. and part of
the time It was shifting. Witness spoke 90 the
hasman, and the latter said il was not his fault,
that he would raise the gate when the tracks
were cleared.
Policeman Thompson testified that he saw the
defendant waiting.
The defendant denied that he Was resDous,-
BILE for the obstruction. He admitted HAT he
was with engine No. IS which was mentioned
by the prosecuting witness.
Switchman Willis did not think that the d.
PENDANT was responsible for the Obstruction.
He said there were II tracks at the New Jersey
avenue crossing.
Judge Miller said that IL the trains were not
made up on the streets this trouble would be
avoided
Mr.. shillington said that the only way he saw
out of the difficulty was 20 bridge the street
crossings. He did not like 10 see these poor
men fined, although they were working in the
interest of the company.
The judge said under the circumstances he
would take the defendants personal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

Gen Spinner Says Our Silver Policy VIII
Produce the Worst Ever known.

Gen. F. E. Spinner, the ex-United States
treasurer, is at Wizards. He is looking quite
well for man of his years. though he is q
great sufferer from the cancer in his face. He
is Lightweight years old, but his memory for
names, dates and faces would be remarkable in
younger man. He has been holding an i'm
promptu reception ever since he arrived In
speaking of events that occurred when he was
matters Of dates
why, general" one said, II have not seen
you for four years."
Five; five years last January" corrected the
general.
Later in the conversation one of the visitors
was speaking of the time when Gen. Spinner
was in Congress.
do you remember Hurd, general2 believe
he is dead" the visitor said
"Hurd? Hurd?" the general replied. "why
you mean Hoard. His name was Hoar and he
had it changed to Hoard by act of legislature"
Gen. Spinner is remarkably well posted in
all matters relating to finance, and keeps up
with the statements of money in the Treasury.
HE EXPECTS PANIC.
He says panic, the worst the country has
ever known, will certainly come unless back
track is taken on the silver policy now in favor
1.-The first time there is short crop" he said to
q STAR reporter today, land the balance of
trade is against US a tremendous panic will
occur. l may not live to see it, but you will
Two conventions are about to be held one with
the view OF having the silver coinage increased
to the maximum limit, the other in favor of
unlimited coinage. For them to succeed in
their efforts would but bring disaster upon
the country. Silver is no longer a precious
metal.
HOW TO AVERT IT.
my idea is" he said, Ito have all the gold
in the Treasury and have the government issue
the currency upon it-currency of all denomi-
nations. Not only issue currency on the gold,
but bonds that could be at any time converted
into currency; that is, to have bonds and cur
rency based on gold and interconvertible.
Tween five or 80 per cent Of gold reserve
would be enough to secure this currency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
Washington stock Exchange.

Government Bonds-U. s. Avs. 1891. coupon.
1922. bid, 1854 asked. u $, 4s, registered,
1907, la61s bid, l27G asked. " '''
District Of Columbia bonds-Per imp. 6s. 1891
coin, iooA bid, 1867 asked. Per imp. Is, 1891.
currency, IOeH bid, 1Osk asked. Market stock IS.
1892, currency, lo7 bid lOsH asked. 2O-year fund
6s, 1872, gold lC6 bid. 20-year fund,
5s lssy, gold, ll2 bid, 1so asked Waters tock.
gold. 1902, 12O bid, 127 asked. Water stock rs.
currency, 1903, l35 bid. las asked. 3-65s, 1874
fund, currency. 1913 bid l24 asked.
miscellaneous Bonds-U. =. Electric Light bonds
1st Us. 100 bid. U. 8. Electric Light bonds, I'd IS
100 did, 1O2h asked. Washington and Georgetown
Railroad, lO-4O Us, 1o7 bid, 100 asked. Wash
lao bid. Masonic Hall Association 5s, 1888,
los bid, lib asked. Washington Market Com
company bonds, imE: Us. l22 bid, 126 asAed.
Us, 1904 lO2 bid. Washington Light In.
Washington Gas Light Company bonds. series
A, Us, LIB bid. Washington Gas Light Com
pany bonds. series b. Us. L., bid, ia asked.
500 bid. Bank of Republic, .4O bid. Metropoli-
tan. 26o bid, 27o asked. Central, 240 bid. Second
$50 bid. Farmers and Mechanics. 1872 bid 200
asked. Citizens. 1877 bid. Columbia, lUo bid
2OO asked. capital los bid, 113i4 asked.
Railroad Stocks - Washington and Georgetown,
265 bid, 27o asked. Metropolitan. 143k bid
155 asked. Columbia, 52k bid, 90 asked. Capitol
and North . Street, Az bid, Of asked. lexington
and sold ers home, 80 bid.
INSURANCE StOcRS-fnemenS, 10 DID, ID asked.
Franklin. 80 bid. Metropolitan, so bid, 1OOasked.
National Union, GOV bid, 2l,S asked. lington
lt0 bid .Corcoran, 63 bid, 6s asked. Columbia, Ii
bid, 17E asked. German-American, 1S0 bid
Potomac, 93 bid, 100 asked. Riggs, So bid
So asked. Peoples 3 bid, 81. asked.
little Insurance Stocks-Reai Estate Title, 125
bid 100 asked Column Dia lite, 61s bid, asked.
Gas and Electric Light Stocks-Wa5hington Gas,
AK bid, AN asked. Georgetown Gas, 4S bid.
L. S. Electric Light, ST bid.
Telephone Stocks - Pennsylvania. "a bid
Chesapeake and Potomac. 81 bid, SSk asked
American Graphopnone Company, IGN bid, i6H
asked.
Miscellaneous Observation-Disclosures Market Com
pany. lSH bid, 20 asked. Washington Brick
Machine company, 80 bid. Great Falls Ice
Company, l94 bid. 2s0 asked. Bull Run Pano-
rama. 20 bid. National Safe Deposit Company
230 bid, 25O asked. Washington Safe Deposit
Company, 125 bill, $50 asked. Washington
Loan and Trust Company, 81 bid, 81. ASKED
Pneumatic Gun Carriage. q bid asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
PARLIAMENT AND IRELAND.


LONDON. Nov. 5.-The suggestion made to-
A. ,ha, nari;a,.,t will ,oaat nm tha e,h 90
Wv " va
f.D' u",' - p'e'' saw ~ ~ ieo'e 90 " oe
~i'nou' inu'n '"I1' me- 40 ieenns t,ia'
'ne session 'Nouiu 0esn es anu 'ne n,''
oays Oh the session vi io'o VIII Pro'apiy DC
more stormy than those OF any otner OF TINS
parliament, an expectation which always in
clines ministers to prefer Thursday rather than
Tuesday as the opening day because the sus-
pension of the standing order as to Wednesday
affords scope for disc ursive conversation. The
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THE WHEELS GO ROUND.
The President Touched the Key and the
Southern Exposition II Opened.

The wheels which the management Of the
Southern exposition at Montgomery, Ala. in
tended should revolve are whizzing merrily
around this afternoon in respose to the mo-
mentary touch Of President Harrison. Mont
gomery Is S5l miles from the White House, but
that fact did not prevent the promoters Of the
exposition from calling the President Of the
United States in TO aid them in giving the big
show start More than one ate mpt had been
made TO induce the President to visit Mont
gomery for the purpose of opening the EXPOSE
ton, but as these had all failed the
Alabamians compromised on having the
President start the machinery which is
70 be such Q prominent feature Of
their industrial celebration. Shortly after
l2:oe Mr.. Montgomery notified Secretary Hal
ford that the people of Montgomery were all
ready and waiting for the President. and almost
immediately thereafter the President, followed
closely by all the members of his cabinet,
entered the office in which the telegraph instru-
ments are located and where a STAR reporter had
been for some time. For a little while Mr..
Montgomery ratified at key and held converse
with an operator at the other Montgomery, and
then he requested some one TO hold a watch.
Postmaster General Wanamaker had his out
instantly, and Secretary Blaine almost as
quickly produced his.
The MACHINERY SET HCMM1NG.
''1n five seconds after signal you, Mr.. Presi-
DENT" said Mr.. Montgomery, You will please
press this key. Now,''
There was absolute silence until Secretary
Blaine sharply calculated 'Time!" The Presi-
dent placed the index finger of his right hand
upon the ebony disk and held IT there for a
couple OF seconds 1t was 1868 here and pre-
cisely IL o'clock at Montgomery.
A brief pause followed and then Mr.. Mont
gomery said: The machinery is running and
the spectators are extremely enthusiastic"
Good" said Secretary Rusk. and he vigor-
ously clapped his hands together an example
which was followed by Secretary Proctor and
Attorney General Miller.
Then the President dictated to Mr.. Mont
gomery the following message, which was sent
to NJ. c. Burke, president of the exposition:
1.-THE President and the members of his
cabinet, assembled around the instrument,
send congratulations and best wishes for the
success Of your exposition"
To this the following reply was received:
"The President and cabinet:
The southern exposition extend to you their
most grateful thanks. NJ. c. BURKE,