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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
HoCH-OSTERWITZ CASTLE.
A Queer and Romantic Structure In Beau-
tiful Hungary.

Queer ana Romantic STRUCTURE IN boau-
tiful Hungary.
arrived at the Castle of Hoch-Oster-
WITT, which twas my special object to
visit. This one could hardly call u
piece of embodied history 1t was some-
thing better-it was piece of en-
bodied romance. 1t looked exactly as
If it had walked out Of story-book.
1t stood in country of green, pine
covered mountains, between which wan
dered fiat pasture and plow-lands. 1t
was on mountain itself, or rather on
an isolated rock which was covered with
pine woods, except whore It's sides we're
preci PM DIS ~>---
The entrance was halfway down, by a
gate in low gray tower; and this adj
mitted one to an ascending road, which
wound round the rock, till at last 1t
reached the summit All the way it was
flanked with battlements, and 1t passed
in its ascent through fifteen mere towers,
and across three drawbridges. The
castle proper was built upon an irregu-
lar court, and was surrounded at variou,
levels by courts Of smaller size, brack-
eted against the rock. One Of these
contained miniature garden; one a
chapel with spire. In the principal
court there was another chapel, which
was smaller, with worm-eaten wooden
seats that would accommodate, perhaps.
sixteen people.
| One Of the two seats nearest the altar,
| l found, when ] envered, was Occupied
by a kneeling figure. 1t was the lie
sire efilgy of knight in full armor,
extending toward the crucifix his hands
c.asped in prayer.
The castle was not ruin; 1t was
rroof against wind and weather; but its
rroprietors had not lived in 1t for a hun
! lred and fifty years. Its sole inhabitr
ants now we're custodian and his only
ION.
The family portraits, however, were
still kept here-most OF them quaint and
| curious; but, regarded as works OF art
they were interesting only from their
childish and harbarous crudeness. They
we're arranged in suite Of long. white
washed rooms--the principal rooms IN
the castle.
In one of these vas rude bAro1Le1
dining table; and i've Others vitaS61
any exaggerstioD. were half blocked IN
wish heaps Of anti nrmorsn
court outside were
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

My DARLING: / hope your dlsappoint.
ment will not be one half part what mine is
when yon learn that can not be with you
TO night Have Just heard Of n business OPP
pOrtunity which viii call me East immedi-
atrly Have - time to explain, but can as
sure You .aat this brief aud unexpected
separate will be the means OF our earlier
union. win write as soon as aboard train.
Can ySu send Tom over to inform motheri
&c u owe Yours fondiy, FRED.
ate handed the note to her mother.
VI o had come up, and throwing herself
ba X among the pillows, cried with Joy.
This viii be lesson TO me" she
saii after time when we believed
! lac yas 1 "a, | thought | eSull never
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
TIMELY TOPICS.

Kelly the baker is making. Christmas candy by the ton. Nellie By chocolate cream drops 20 cents pound.
 Reid 6 Hughes have put on sale an immense stock of fancy novelties for the Christmas season. Buyers are in vited to call and see for themselves.
 The New York Sunday Sun has made the most important literary engagement for 1891 ever entered into by an Ameri- can newspaper.
 Mrs E. McMahon has removed her stock of dry goods from 56 Bald win street to the new Thompson block, 60 Baldwin street.
 Miller 6 Peck will close out their en tire stock of $35 Persian lamb fur capes at $25 each.
 Holiday goods fifty per cent lower than they were ever sold before, at 147 and 151 Bank street. A large stock in two stores.
 Hawley's is a great central point for Christmas presents. Mems furnishings of every description at low prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
WANTS HER CHILD.
Startling Statement Made in op
 Court To-day.

Startling Statement Made in Open
 Court To-day.
 A very interesting habeas corpus case was heard before Judge CoweH in the district court to day.
 The case is that of Mrs Agnes E. DICK ys John Dick to recover possession of a six year year old and very pretty little girl. Both the parties live in Thomas, ton, where they have resided for several years. They were married in August 1884 and child was born in the spring of 1885. MT and Mrs Dick lived together until last summer when they separated, the mother taking possession or the child, the man paying toward its sup port.
 About a week ago Dick took the child and Mrs Dick, through Attorney O'Nell of this city, prayed out a writ of habeas corpns to gain possession of the little one.
 This morning Mrs Dick took tht stand. Her testimony was such thai most of it is unfit for publication. Sht testified to marrying Dick but created much surprise when she said the fathel of the child was not Dick but mar named Alfred Blakemen, who had lvec in Thomaston but who now resided IT | the south.
 Judge Cowell continued the case unti | Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
Patrick Barry Killed By the Cars z
 Milford.


 Patrick Barry of Milford met his death in a horrible manner early last evening. He attempted to cross the track and was knocked down and run over by the 6:51 passenger train that was backing to the station, having run a short distance past it. His head was crushed almost beyond recognition and hIs body was badly mangled. The horri- fled bystanders picked him up and car ried him into the baggage room where he died in few minutes.
 During the absence of the sexton two young men of the congregation of the Holy Trinity church, Middletown, looked at the boiler guages and found sixty-two pounds of steam on with only half an inch of water in the boiler. They drew the fire thus preventing the ex- plosion which must soon have occurred. Michael Flynn, employed in a rolling mill at Thamesville, was perhaps fatally burned on Sunday morning about Ii o'clock, and would have been burned to death but for the presence of number of workmen. While in a twenty-inch flue which he was cleaning his lamp ex- ploded. The other workmen pulled him out and his life may be saved.
 While attending to his duties yester- day Edward Sheppard, a switchman employed by the Housatonio road at Bridgeport slipped under passing car and had his right leg horribly mangled. He may not recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
RAILROAD ENGINE DEMOLISHED


Engineer and Fireman Injured By the
 Explosion of the Boiler.
 WALLINGFoRD, Dec 9.-A terrific ex- plosion occurred at s6:30 o'clock this morning, which shook many buildings and did considerable damage.
 As the freight which passes through Wallingford at 6:30 was moving along at good rate of speed, about 400 feet above the Consolidated road station the boiler of the engine exploded with great force. It was blown to pieces and parts of it were hurled in every direction. En- gineer Kennedy, and Fireman William ground with great force. The engine, which is known aa the Old Vulcan, No 69, was completely demolished and little besides the wheels and the cab remained intact.
 The explosion shook the entire town and many people rushed from their houses thinking an earthquake had oc. cured. Others were terribly frightened by the striking of parts of the boiler against their houses, The sand box which was blown from the engine crashed through the roof of James Mo Nulty's house half mile from the scene of the explosion, and was found in a bed room on the upper floor In Cherry and Colony streets number of houses were badly shaken and all the window glass demolished.
 Fireman Carroll and Engineer Kennedy 9 o'clock train. An engine was sent from New Haven and the freight train proceeded along. The injuries of the engineer and fireman are not serious The engine was an old one, having been in use many years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
PoLICE coURr.
An Inhuman Father Jailed For Not
 RnnnortinR His Children.

An Inhuman Father Jailed For Not
 supporting His Children.
 Judge Bradstreet today sentenced Patrick Noonan to jail for thirty days for neglecting to support his two little children. The mans wife was fatally burned in the lookup about year ago. He has not worked for several weeks aud the children were cared for by neighbors until last Thursday when they were removed to the almshouse by order of the selectmen.
 Two fifteen-year-old boys named Far rell and Kehoe, respectively, were charged with throwing stones at Ernest Welton and seriously injuring his hoFss. It appears that the affair was the final chapter of a row started in the factory where all were employed. It was proven that the first named boy was innocent, while Kehoe declared that he only threw a snowfall. Sentence was suspended.
 Robert Brownlee, charged with breach of peace upon his brother, stoatly main | tained his innocence and orated at length until silenced by the court. He was allowed to go free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
Plncus' Casino Theatre.

9lnCuB' CaSInO 1nSAtr0s
 Ada Gray opened her engagement at the casino theatre last night to we'll filled house, in her we'll known version of "East Lynne, or the Elopement. ? Miss Gray played the dual characters of Lady IsaOel and Madame Vine to per lection. The audience laughed heartily during the first two acts, and were then brought to tears. Miss Gray's support is most excellent. There will be three more performances, tonight and to- morrow afternoon and evening, which will close the engagement here. The prices will be the same, 15, 25. B and 50. No higher.
 sSMora.n r. The comedy sunbeam, Mora, opened a weeks engagement at the opera house last evening in Dads Girl' The house was we'll filled and the entertain ment gave the best of satisfaction. One pleasant incident was the presentation to Mora in the first act of beautiful floral horseshoe, made by Snow, the offering of the opera house employees, with whom the little actress is great favorite. Tonight there will be a change of programme.
 s'The werld."
 "The World" with all its wonderful scenic effects will be the attraction at the casino theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday matinee, and the great western drama "Golden Nugget" Saturday even ing,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
RAILROAD MATTERS.
The Yard Men at East Hartford
 Get Shorter Hours.

Get Shorter Hours.
 The switchmen and train hands em- ployed in the New England freight yard in East Hartford struck on Saturday afternoon for a reduction of time to eight hours for days work. The men have heretofore worked twelve hours, and the rush of business has kept them in service all the time. For about three hours not a wheel moved in the yard. Then word was received from head quarters granting the men their de- mands.
 Another smash-up occurred on the New England railroad Sunday evening, between 8 and Q o'clock, near Pratts station, several miles east of New Bri- tain. An east-bound freight train broke in two, and as the grade is considerable at this place the rear section smashed into the forward one and three cars were derailed and wrecked. The cars were loaded with coal and lumber.
 Englne No 12, and several freight cars of the Consolidated road jumped the track at the Tin bridge in New Haven, at 6 o'clock last night, in such a manner that the wrecking train had to be sent for, and the tracks were not cleared un- til 7:15. Many of the trains were de- layed.
 Superintendent Nichols has succeeded during the brief term he has been at the head of the western division of the New England road, in raising the freight blockade that has so hampered the movements of trains of late. Between 800 and 600 cars are sent either way every day and the western division is entirely clear.
 General Manager Howard of the western division of the New England road, made an inspection of his division Saturday.
 The New York Sun says ''The affairs of the New York and New England rail road are beginning to receive fresh at tention on account of the decline in the market price of the securities that take immediate precedence of the common stock. The financial condition of the company is causing speculative holders of the stock Eome uneasiness, as it is known that the advances made to the company have been chiefly upon pledge of the preferred stock, for which there is at present very urgent demand"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Yale rrsshies, Statistics.

The age of the oldest man in the academic freshman class is 26 years. The age of the youngest is 16 years. The average age of the class is IS. The heaviest man weighs 206 pounds and the lightest man 77 pounds. The average weight IS 135 pounds. The talest man 6 feet 2a inches in height. The shortest man is only feet 8 inches high. The largest lung capacity is 560 litres. The largest imitation of the chest made was 40:3 inches and the smallest 27.6 inches. TWenty-one per cent of the class have defective eyesight, 5 per cent have de- fective hearing, and 15S per cent use to. bacco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
One Of The Largest Stocks Watches and Diamonds In the state can be found at
 P. ], STRAINS,
 on RonIx Stroat
90 Bank Street.

Solid Gold Watches from $2O upwards, and 300 to select from. Diamond Rings, Studs, Lace Pins and Sleeve Buttons from $15 to $500 and upwards. Ladies' and Cents Stone Rings, consisting of finest selected Ru- bies, Emeralds, ,Sapphires, Intag- lios, Tiger Eye and Onyx stones mounted in the latest designs. Opera Glasses, my own impor- tation, Silver novelties, French Clocks and Bronzes and Silver ware in the latest designs.
 Ladies', Silver ChateIaine Watches in endleas designs, $5 and Upwards. Also a large line of Gents Silver Watches in open and hunting cases. All warranted to be as represented. PJ, Strain, 90 Bank St,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Notice.

The lecture of the Irish envoys which was billed for December II is postponed, and the committee on tickets take this means of informing the public and ticket holders that the money will be refunded to all who purchased tickets, and we re- quest all ticket holders to return them on or before the evening of December II, 1890, to the same person from whom they were purchased.
 The full committee are requested to meet at the rooms of Y. M. O l.. A., in Lilley block, ,on the evening of December II
 D. H. TIERNEY,
 MARTIN SCULLY,
 J. s. NEAGLE, and others,
 Committee on Tickets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
General Grants R.main..

WASHINGTON, Dec 9.-Shortly after the opening of to-day's session of the house MT O'Neill of Pennsylvania called up the resolution providing for the re- moval of General Grants remains to Arlington cemetery. The measure was opposed by Congressmen Flower, Cum mings and Raines. The morning ses- sion was continued until 3 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Probably committed suicide.

CHICAGO, December 9.-The police are working more earnestly than ever before to find Millionaire Campbell dead or alive. The failure of the company of which Mir Campbell was president won derfully strengthens the suicide theory, tofore vainly sought. There now seems little room to doubt that the old man meant to kill himself or was Respondent enough to do it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
The Lymph Patients.

There were no developments of i'm portance in connection with the lymph patients at New Haven yesterday. In jections:were made in the cases of Messrs Blake and Bradley, and the reaction which followed was satisfactory to the physicians. An additional supply of lymph was yesterday received by Prof Chittenden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
DIsTRICr OF WATERBURY. ss Probat,

D Court Dec. S. 1890. .--. Estate of Charles K. Bond, late of Water bury, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Jennie M. Bond, pray ing that letters of administration may be granted on said estate to her and that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testa meBt of said Charles K Bond, deceased, may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to pro. bate as per application on file more fully ap pears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office, in Waterbury, in said district, on tn 18th day of December, A, D., 1890. at oc ock in tn forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendancy of said applica- tion and the time and place of hearing hereon, by publishing the same two times in some news. nAper having circulatinn In said district
 ELLIS PHELAN, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Toe Cutting at wiusted.

Yesterday morning large force o
 men were at work in Winsted on the several ponds cutting ice, which wal about seven inches thick. The icemer say they intend to ''make hay while tht sun shines" "i and will cut the ice thi! season as fast as it can be had. They have quite stock harvested already.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Incendiary Fire in Brideeport.

BRIDGEPORT, Dec 9.-A barn owned by T. B. Doolittle of Lafayette street, was discovered on. fire at 1 o'clock this morning. The building was badly gutted, and two horses valued at $550 ary origin. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
LOCAL LINES.

You can buy flour of any kind at LADD'S cheaper than any other place in Conn.
 Thanksgiving Silver. Everything in the liver ware line to be found at LAKE, ,STRo- BEL & Co.'S.
 PHELAN claims that he keeps the best Tea in the city. Try it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Another Firrn suanand.

NEW YORK, December 9.-Colburn, Chauncey & Co, stockholders, this afternoon announced their suspension.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
Kelly The Baker

Is making Christmas Candy by the ton.
 Ask for the Nellie By Chocolate Cream Drops, 20 cents pound.
 Kelly is receiving his eggs from Dan vile, Va, strictly fresh, 3S Cents a Dozen.
 This is where Kelly buys his eggs in winter. Hens lay as many eggs in Decem- Der and January in Virginia as they do in the months of April and May in Con- necticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09

VIM. Coz HOLMES, M.D., Browns blk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
THE SUNDAY SUN

For the ensuing twelve months will print more news and more brilliant literature of the highest class and by the most distinguished of living writers, than any other periodical in the United States.
 BY MAIL $2 A YEAR.
 Address THE SUN, New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09

DR. 0. W. s. FRosT, 1s7 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
c. A. HONOLD:
XCHANGE PLACE.
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS. EW- Secretaries are requested to send in tho dates of meetings of societies, lodges and club and to notify us of any changes of regular mee ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Waterbury lodge, No 5, A. O. U. W. Second division, A. o. H.
 Brass City lodge, G. U. O. of o. F. Court Wolf Tone, A. O. F. of A. Social meeting, Y. M. O. l.. A. Sedgwick Guard Drill.
 Waterbury Choral society. Comstock lodge, No13, K. of P. Fraternity lodge, No 145, I. G. O. K. Nosahogan lodge, No 21, I. O. o. F. Naomi chapter, No 23, o. E. s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-09
= Holiday Goods -:-

We must have more room, the need is imperative. Our Holiday goods are here and not half space enough to display them. In this dilemma we invite the public to assist us-by taking advantage of the bar gains we are offering in our Millinery De- -partment The knife has made a long, deep cut in prices and we propose to get our stock down to at least one half, the next two weeks. Make us any reasonable of linery Goods and you will not 90 away dissatisfied. We need the room, you need the goods, and for your own advan. tage now is the time to purchase. The motto for the next two weeks will be, any price to reduce stock of Millinery Goods.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-05-28
ALLAN QUATERMAIN'S WIFE
BY H. RIDER HAGGARD,
Author of "Col. Quaritch, v. c., "Mr.
Nelson's WILL ga Tale of Three
Lions" "Allan Quatermain,"
''She," CESS" Etc.
CHAPTER XII Continued.

She saw us, and IL foam of rage burst
from her lips. She screamed aloud. TO
me the sound was mere inarticulate
cry, but the balloons clearly understood
it, for they began to roll rocks down on
to us. One bowlder leaped past me and
struck down Kaffir behind: another
fell from the roof of the arch on to a
mans head and killed him, Indaba-zimbi
lifted his gun to shoot Hendrika;
knocked it up so that the shot went over
her, crying that he would kill the child.
Then | shouted to the men to open out
and form a line from side to side of the
shelving gulley. Furious at the loss of
their two comrades, they obeyed me,
and keeping in the water way myself,
together with Indaba-zimbi and the
other guns, I gave the word to charge.
Then the real battle began 1t is diff
cult to say who fought the more fiercely.
the natives or the balloons. The Kaffirs
charged along the slopes, and as they
came, encouraged by the screams of
Hendrika, who rushed to and fro hold
ing the wretched Toto before her as a
shield, the apes bounded at them in fury.
Scores were killed by the assegais and
many more fell beneath our gun shots,
but still they came on. Nor did we go
scathless. Occasionally a man would
slip, or be pulled over in the grip of
baboon. Then the others would fling
themselves upon him like dogs on rat,
and worry him to death. We lost five
men in this way, and myself received
bite through the fleshy part of the left
arm, but fortunately a native near me
assegaied the animal before was pulled
down.
At length, and all of a sudden, the
balloons gave up. A panic seemed to
seize them. Notwithstanding the cries
of Hendrika they thought no more of
fight, but only of escape; some even did
not attempt to get away from the asse-
gals of the Katfirs, they simply hid their
horrible faces in their paws, and, moan
ing piteously, waited to be slain.
Hendrika saw that the battle was lost.
Dropping the child from her arms, she
rushed straight at us, a very picture of
horrible insanity. [ lifted my gun, but
could not bear to shoot. After all she
was but a mad thing, half ape, half
woman. So Bprang to one side, and
she landed full on Indaba-zimbi, knock
ing him down. But she did not STAY to
do any more. Wailing terribly, she
rushed down the gulley and through the
arch, followed by many of the surviving
balloons, and vanished from our Sight.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-05-28

because we dia not count, but it was
vast nun Der. should think that the
stock must have baen low about BabyanS
peak for many years afterwards. From
that day to this, however, | have always
avoided balloons, feeling more afraid of
them than any beast that lives
The path was clear, and we rushed for
ward up the water-course But first we
picked up little Tota. The child was not
in a swoon, as l had thought, but par
alyzed by terror, so that she could scarce
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-26

CONNECTIONS
At OLD. POINT and NORFOLK, closely
with All lines FOR Baltimore, lhlhdelphlaa ana
New York, Virginia Beach and ocean lev
same afternoon: also az Norfolk Tor Eastern
North Carolina and the south.
AtNEWPOKr NEWS for Hampton and
Smithield. Va.
And at CLAREMONT with the Atlantic
and Danville Railroad iOr Wayerly, Hicks
ford, and all stations.
ONLY ALL WATER ROUTE.
JAMES RIVER BY DAYLIGHT.
GREAT TOURIST LINE.
JAMESTOWN, DUTCH GAP, AND WAR
SCENERY.
RATES LESS THAN HALF CHARGED BY
RAIL LINES.
FARE TO OLD POINT AND NORFOLK,
$50 STRAIGHT; $3.50 ROUND
TRIP: 81 SECOND-CLASS.
FIRST-CLASS MEALS.
The elegant and fast steamer.
ARIEL,
CAPTAIN DEYO,
carrying United States maiD,
leaves Richmond every
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY ANDtRiDAI Al
IA. NJ. (SrKkET-CARS GO DIRECTLY TO
STEAMERS WIZARD for above-Hamed
places. Returning, TIE steamer leaves Nor
folk. Old Point ara Newport News on alter
nate days, arriving AZ Richmond ABOUT d T..
NJ.
Through tickets on sale on steamer and al
CAREERS Agency, No. 1000 Nam street. Bag
gage checked through.
srATE-ROOMS ENGAGED FOR DAY Oh
NIGHT.