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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05

"We'se all chillun when de heart IL
toShed, bruder," the doctor responded.
Julie" he added, addressing his wife,
we ii take dinner now ez soon ez YOU
kin get it."
brother Bluke," said the preacher,
when the wife had withdrawn from the
room, ''yo' wife is er mighty pusson ter
take de sponsibilities O. dis we're house.
You amt been married long, is you?''
mo not but little while; but Julie
IS allus excl ter de ercasion Skuze me
fur akin SIGH er question, but doan you
think dat she is putty ?'
'She is or beauty, sah, " the preacher
responded with more enthusiasm than
piety.
Not only or beauty" the doctor re-
joined, "bus de best pusson in de
worl', an cook! Law me you les
oughter see dat chile bake er shote
She ies bakes or shote till he gifts right
up IN de pan an squeals fur joy, he so
proud O. hisse'f. All, she say dinner is
ready. Jes step dis way, please"
The prea cher was delighted with the
meal, and SO charmed was he with the
society into which he had fallen that
he did not take his departure until late
at night.
On the following Saturday, Parson
Gray came back again, and, although
his visit was unexpected, yet the well
come which he received was warm and
cordial. "You must not count yo' visits
ter dis house." DR.. Bluke remarked
when the guest began to offer an apol-
ogy for coming again so soon. "You is
puffeckly welcome all de time at my
house. Ebtn eff you want SIGH err bright
doc tor O. de spirit you would still be
welcome, fur you is SIGH good com p'ny
fur Julie, an femme tell you dat er
man dat doan want his wife ter hab
comp'ny amt de right sort o man or
amt got de right sorter wife,"
'Bruder," said the preacher, wiping
his eyes, you'll neber know how nv
po' heart warns toward dis yere house
hol, an de Lawd knows dat in my soul
1 loves you both"
once, when the doctor returned home,
having been over into another neigh
borhood to poison a patient, he found
the preacher and Julie engaged in earn
est conversation. but too broad. minded
to show evidences of jealousy, he seized
MIR. Gray by tho hand and said: "All
de time welcome at my house,
bruder."
One evening upon reaching homo, tho
doctor did not find Julie to welcome
him. He walked about the house, Seem
ingly attempting to convince himself
that nothing was wrong, but at last
finding that her clothes had been re-
moved, he looked into the 'cubbord" to
see if he could find anything to cat and
remarked: ''She is dun gone"
The next day, while the doctor was
standing in front of his house, a white
man rode up, and stopping at the fence,
said:
"Rluke, old man. you have my SYM
pathies."
Whu5 Is dom wild 'em, sab ?''
Don't you know what mean ?''
No, sab; I KANT say dat does"
mean that I am sorry for you.'
CHOW, come? Whut you sorry fur me
er bout %
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
WILL COST A MILLION.
4 Scheme on Foot at Johnstown to Change
the Course of Stoney Creek.


the Course of Stoney Creek.
JoHNsTowN, Pa, March "a scheme
Is now being considered as to the advi-
stability of changing the course of Stoney
Creek for over "A mile, in order to ac-
quire large amount of land. The
plan is to dig channel over the
SUPPLIES farm, about three-quarters of n
mile above the town, which would
shorten the course of the river about a
half mile.
1t would do away with the feeder dam,
and the ice harvest in this place would be
ruined, as the reservoirs around town do
not furnish enough ice to supply the
people.
If the project Is carried through there
will be no water whatever between one
part of Kernville and Johnstown proper,
while parts of the Fifth and Sixth
wards of the new city will be on both
sides of the river
To carry the scheme through it would
necessitate the tearing down and re-
building of two bridges. The cost will be
81 900, 900, while the saving of land af-
fected thereby will amount to 100 acres.
Many people favor the project, while the
increase of land would not be so great.
There is no doubt, however, that if the
plan Is carried out as proposed that it
will be very beneficial to Jamestown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
RAGING WATERS,
The Ohio River Over Fifty Miles Wide
at Cairo.


CAIRO, ILL.,, March 5.-The people in
this vicinity are considerably agitated
on account of floods, The Ohio River
Is now over fifty miles wide at this
point. 1t extends from the Cairo levee
which holds it banked up forty feet
above the lower water mark in Ken
lucky till it strikes the hills there,
forming one solid sheet of water except
for the narrow strips of rock-bound
earth upon which the Mobile and Ohio
and Illinois Central railroads run south
A mile below here it joins the Missis-
sippi, which in turn extends into Mis-
souri, another fifty miles, making the
combined width of the two rivers over
one hundred miles.
The current is terrific and brings
great quantities of heavy drift which
makes navigation perilous.
At Paducah. Ky, fifty miles up the
Ohio, there is much uneasiness The city
is not protected by levees, as Cairo, and
in 1882 was flooded to the depth of six
feet. Already the water has reached
within few feet of the door of the
Richmond House, which stands on the
river front, and the two great tobacco
warehouses are flooded. Ten thousand
hogsheads of tobacco stored in them
were removed last week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Throwing tho Simmer.

The present custom of throwing shoe
o a slipper after a newly-married
couple no doubt takes its rise from a
popularity of the medieval marriage
ceremony, in pursuance to which the
groom set his foot upon the brides as q
token of his future empire in the house,
hold. 1t will be noticed that the sig
nificance of this ancient custom has
been completely reversed. The slipper
is now the symbol of mans subjec ton
to woman in all things pertaining to
tho household. In fact under the
slipper" has passed into proverb. The
strength of this superstition is such
that in some parts of Germany the
bride. Immediately after the marriage
ceremony, and before the party has
left the altar, sets Der foot upon her
husbands confident. that this act will
give her the whip-hand during their
married life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05

II hopes So" the doctor answered
with emotion. Il prayes so, fur de
Lawd knows dat Use done my best
down yere on dis yeth. Let us turn up
dis way, fur yander is my house."
Mrs. Bluke received them at tho door.
and the warmth with which she. well
coined the preacher assured him at once
that the doctors picture had not been
overdrawn.
Now, ies make yose'f puffeckly at
home" said the host. Take dis easy
cheer, an put yo' feet up dar on dat
saft stool"
9 Bruder, dis yere tender kin'ness,
80 gentle an pure. melts me inter Or
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05

DO-> LhA EN- NOfflN, JUST CURE. -
"oh, vas, sab; nightly, an one O. my
strong hollis is swamp fever"
You cure that disease, do vou?'
''Oh, no. doan cure it. No pusson
kin cure dat CT disease; case, ole man,
swamp fever doan hit or pusson till his
time dun come an when err pusson's
time dun come, wy, O. cose, nobody kin
save him; but you better blebe skeers
de swamp fever nightly when l gifts
after it. Make it think dat err wagin
an team is runnin' or way, does
The negroes who live in old BIuke's
nelghborhood have great faith in him,
and even Sandy Gray, the new pastor of
Oak Flat Church, stepped down from
the ulpit and heartily shook hands
with the celebrated physician
DE doctor o de sperit wushes ter
shake hans wild de doctor O. de flesh"
said the preacher.
AN de doctor O. de flesh is monstus
proud O dat high honor, sah," Bluke
replied, IAN axes as err mighty high
favor dat dc sperit doctor will go right
home wild him ter dinner. whar he will
find de VAIN bread O. welcome, an de
sweet preserves O. HONOR
'Bruder Bluke, aldo 1 has promised
ter go some whar else ter day, Wit I
KANT keep frum ceptin' yo' invite, Gaze
l sorter fool dat de Lawd is or calm
me down dat way"
The doctor seized the preachers hand
and pressed it to his BOSOM The
preacher gazed affectionately upon the
doctor and exhibited many signs of
emotion.
My sweet wife is at homo gittin'
things ready for us, 'bruder, caze I
tole her dat l gwine fetch you," said
the doctor. as they walked along. "You
has no doubt seed er good many sweet
ladies, and has hearn DER mighty sight
O 'em, but de lady you gwine see at
my house is de flower dat makes all dc
cder flowers lose dar 'fume and sweet
ness. l reckon you been yerin de viii to
folks talk erbout marriage dun been or
failure, but wait till you GO my home
befo' you fixes up yo' opinion
''Bruder," said the preacher, you
doan know how much good it do dis ole
heart ter yere you talk dat way. 1t
brings up ter my mine de blessed ole
days when de spirit O. peace an love
hung over de homo O. de man whut
blebed in de Lawd. An you amt
gwine ter be furgot whom de gre't day
O. de pennycost an de risyrection
come. Den you gwine ter be vited in
ter de happy househol O. dc terna'
city"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
HE KNEW HIS MAN.
Tow de Doctor O. de Flesh" Sized
Up de Doctor O. de Spirit"
The Swamp Physician Succeeded in
Marrying Relation to the New
Preacher-It Took a Man to Run
Away with His Wife.


There ljves in smokey-swamp neigh
borhood Of Georgia an old negro who is
known as DIR. Bluke. lie is not only a
doctor by title, but is physician by
pretention.
"Iou do not pretend to say that you
practice medicine, do you?" white
man once asked.
Il doan perten ter say nothin', sab: I
jes says it." the old fellow answered.
II doan perten ter practice medicine,
but jest practices it right an LEFT
gwine an COMM
Where do you get your medicines ?"
"1n de woods. sab. jes goes out in
de woods an digs up YARDS. 1 amt
got no time ter fool wild calimum an
dis uder sort O. sto' medicine l les
nachully digs up my YARDS and mikes
up my stuff an begins ter play on de
system O. de human family"
'You are very successful at times, I
suppose2"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
THE STRIKE SPREADING.
The Switchmen May Tie Up tho Entire
Pittsburg and Lake Erie System.

Tho Switchmen May Tie Up the Entire
Pittsburg and Lake Erie System.
PITTsBURG, Pa, March 5.-News was
received at the Pittsburg & Lake Erie
railroad depot that large number OF
switchmen and brakemen at Youngs.
town, o., had joined the striking Pitts
burg switchmen.
A conference was Immediately called
in the office of the master of transporta-
ton and the trouble threatening the
road was discussed. 1t was decided to
make all possible efforts to get men to
All the places of the strikers.
Only three sections of freight went
mt from Pittsburg on the road yester-
.ay. SHOULD the strike spread further
= will lie up the entire Pittsburg &
AXE Erie system.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
DISCOVERED THEKEY
Mr.. Harrington Tells About
Another Conspiracy.
The THUNDERER IN A NEW ROLE
kilograms Produced that Affect Attorney
General Webster.

Statement that Archbishop w lsh Gave
Mr. Harringto on the Information-Younc
Lincoln's Conditional Great Victory
for the Observation-Disclosures startle Rome
by Subduins Wild Horses.
LONDON, March 5.-Mr. Timothy Har.
r1ngton, with the object of proving that
while the commission was sitting con.
splracy was in progress, in which mem.
bers of the Ministry were deeply in
volved, to obtain perjured evidence
against the accused Parnellites, read
kilograms sent to agents of the Times in
America referring to Miller and Sheri-
dan. He asked the Acknowledgement if
he had seen any of these kilograms.
MI. Harrington proceeded to read
other kilograms to show that even after
Acknowledgement Webster had apologize
ed for the forgeries, the Times had en-
deavored to procure evidence through
Sheridan to establish the authenticity
of the letters. He declined to say how
he had obtained possession of the tele-
grams unless committee of inquiry
were granted, when more kilograms
would be Forthcoming.
Sir Richard Webster answered that he
had not.
"Then,' said Mr.. Harrington, "you
have been betrayed by your colleagues.
A gross injustice is done if your name
was connected with this matter without
your knowledge"
The Standard this morning says that
Archbishop Walsh discovered the kew
to the cipher kilograms which were
read by Mr.. Timothy Harrington in the
House of Commons last night and an
nounced his discovery to that gentle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Mayor Parsons Defeated.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, March 5.-Mayor
Parsons, after serving as Mayor of
Rochester II years, was beaten by Will
liam Carroll, Dem.), by 1876 plurality.
The victory of Carroll was complete
surprise to almost every one Mayor
Parsons has been bitterly assaulted for
alleged completely in defaulting City
Treasurer Davis affairs, but though this
may have hurt him, it was over conf
dence that beat him. Barnard Dem. J
was elected a member of the Executive
Board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Big Fire in New York,

New YORK, March 5.-Fire at 800
Roadway last night caused $500, 0OO
Image, as follows: Baton Il Eaton, UNI
-reilas and parasois, 500, 900; NJ. & G.
aver, hosiery and gloves, 500, 900;
N. Harvey u Co., smokers articles
and ivory goods, and the Brown Comb
Company, together, $4,000; A. G. Bau-
poine, building, $25,OOO. Several fire.
men were injured by q falling ladder
and others were overcome by the smoke,
but recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05

ALBANY, N. Y, March 5.-In the mat
ter of the collision at Oswego on the
New York, Lake Erie and Western rail
road on January 80, by which one man
was killed and several others injured,
the Railroad Commissioners have or
dered that the rear trainmen on all
passenger trains be required to remain
on the rear car, with instructions to be
ready at all times to protect their car
The road is censured for employing so
young an operator as that at Weyerly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Celebrating Robert Emmets Birth.

NEW YORK, March 5.-Gov. Leon Alb
bett, of New Jersey, presided at meet
ing in Cooper Union last night, held un-
der the auspices of the Clan ma Gael, to
celebrate the 112th anniversary of the
birth of Robert Emmett. He said he
considered it great honor to be chosen
as their chairman, and made a speech
eulogizing the Irish people and predict
ing their self government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Result in Newburnh.

NEwBURGH, N. Y, March 5-The char
ter election resulted in the selection of
Michael Doyle for Mayor and with him
the entire city ticket by majorities
ranging from 300 to $50. At the last
charter election B. B. Odell Rep.
was elected by 300 majority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Cowboys Subduine Wild Horses.

ROME, March 5.-Buffalo Bills cow
boys gave an exhibition of subduing
some wild horses yesterday which
was witnessed by $4,000 persons. The
horses are the the property of the Duke
of Sarmonato and have been hitherto re-
garded as untamable The animals were
rendered entirely tractable in a remark
ably short space of time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Four Persons Killed.

LONDON, March 5.-Thcre was great
excitement over the news that the
Scotch night express from London col
ilded with an engine at Carlisle, driv-
ing the engine long distance. The
express did not leave the track, but the
first two carriages were telescoped. Four
persons We're killed. The accident was
due to the slippery condition of the
rails, which prevented the brakes from
working
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
The Vote in Auburn.

AUBURN, N. Y, March 5.-The charter
election in this city resulted en- the Sc
lection of Orlando Lewis and Y. K.
Smith for Police Commissioners with
the remainder of the city ticket by
about 900 Republican majority. Alex
ander Stevens, Rep) for City Assessor,
ran ahead of his ticket by about 900
majority,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Nominations by Gov. Albeit.

TRENTON, N. j., March 5.-Gov. Alb.
bett sent the following nominations to
the Senate: For Quartermaster-G General
of the State, Richard A. Donelly, Of
Mercer; for Law Judge of Essex, Andrew
Kirkpatrick; for State Prison Inspector,
George A. Heaney, of Hudson; for Har:
of Union
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
The Vote in Utica.

UTICA, N. Y, March SIN the CITY
election Alexander T. Goodwin, the
Democratic candidate for Mayor, was
elected by majority of over 600. Two
candidates were in the field against
him. The Board of Aldermen will
stand: Democrats, 8; Republicans, 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Postmasters, Children Elone.

PoUaHKEEPsIE, March 5.-Miss Mary
Jackson, a student at the Eastman bust
ness College, and daughter of tho post
master of Pine Plains, N. Y, eloped
with Burt Washburn, son of the post
master of Linlithgow, N Y. The couple
are said to have been married in New
York city, and to reside there now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
NailrORd Sold Mt Auction.

PHILADELPHIA, March 5.-The Column
bia & Port Deposit Railroad was sold at
auction at the Philadelphia Exchange,
the purchaser being the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. The price paid was
81, 500, 900. The railroad extends from
Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa, to
Port Deposit, Cecil County, Md, where
it connects with the Philadelphia, Will
mington & Baltimore Railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05

New York, March 5.-The engage
ment is announced of Judge Gray Of the
New York Court of Appeals and Mrs.
Grace Townsend Turnbull, who, it will
be remembered, was reoently diyoroed
from Henry Turnbull of this city on
the ground of non-support.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Colored Men Take the Rest Roats-

LONDON, March 5.-Later details about
the loss of the steamship Quetta while
bound for London from Cooktown show
that the negro members of the crew
took possession of the best boat and re-
fused to allow any one else in her The
other boats, with the only survivors,
landed at Adolphus Island, three miles
from where the steamer went down.
They were subsequently taken off by
the steamship Albatross.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
The Result at Amsterdam.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y, March 5.-The
charter election resulted in the election
of Waldron pem.) for Mayor by over
300 majority, and Blood Dem. was cleo
ted City Treasurer. The next Board of
Aldermen will be tie,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
An Administrator Suing for Damages.

BRISTOL, R. l., March 5.-There is now
on trial before the Supreme Court here
damage suit for $50, 900 brought by the
administrator of the estate of Chas. New
man against the Heresdoff Co. Newman
was fireman on the yacht "Say When, y
which exploded her boiler Dec. 8, 1888,
while in Bristol Bay undergoing trial
for speed. Newman was seriously
scalded by the explosion and died soon
afterward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Rioters Killed in PORTUGAL.

LISBON, March 5.-A serious riot
took place at Setubal The military
were called out to dispense the rioters
and restore order. They fred into the
crowd, killing two and injuring twenty
others
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Great Liberal Victory.

LONDON, March 5.-An election for
Memb Der of the House of Commons was
held in the northern division of St.
Pancras to fill the vacancy caused by tho
resignation of Hon. W. c. Baillie, Con-
sentative. Extraordinary efforts were
made by both parties. The count
showed that Mr.. Bolton, Liberal, re-
ceived 1867 votes; Mr.. Graham, Con
sentative, 2, $40.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Mitchell Challenges Slayin.

LONDON, March "a great sensation
announcement that Charley Mitchell
wanted to fight Slavin, the Australian
champion. The offer is that he will box
Slaven with gloves for limited num-
Der of rounds, the winner to get 81, 900
nurSe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Rome's Charter Election.

ROME, N. Y. March Sat the charter
election here John D. Mcmahon Dem
was elected Recorder over William ]
Cramond by majority of 217. An eff,
fort was made to defeat Mcmahon by q
so-called reform" movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 5-A. J..
Chace, the proprietor of the Augustus
Chace Wyoming Mills is in trouble,
and attachments have been placed on
the property. The liabilities are said
probably exceed that amount.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
The Republican League Convent ion.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 5.-The
National Republican League Convention
met again at 10 O'Clock to-day Cincin:
as the next place of meeting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05

MEDINA, N. Y, March Sat the charter
election A j. Hill, was reelected presi-
dent of the village, George A. Newall
treasurer and VIM. Commerford and
Charles A. German trustees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Jamestown's Choice,

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, March Civilian
Bookstaver DEM was elected Mayor by
40 ma ority. The Republicans elected
all other city officers, except Super.
visor, and majority of the Council.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
CHARTER ELECTIONS.
Result of the Vote in Several Cities
New York state.

New 1OrK state.
OswEeo; N. Y, March 5.-The charter
election here resulted in the election of
Edward Mitchell Dem.) for Mayor
over DR.. ]. K. Stockwell (Rep) by
$50. The Democrats elect four out of
eight aldermen and four out of eight
supervisors
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Banker Poll Secures Bail,

NEW York, March 5-Broker George
Fl. Pell who has Been in the Tombs since
Wednesday last when he was surren-
dered by his bondsman, Charles Van
tine, has obtained new bail and was
released.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Skipped With AGO. 600.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March Civilian
H. Pope, teller of the Louisville CITY
National Bank, has absconded with
1000 of the banks cash in his possess
sion. 1t is supposed that he is now in
Canada.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
A stove Manufacturer Disappears.

PITTsBURG, March 5.-David Harris,
who was the first president of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron and
Steel Workers, disappeared Saturday
and his friends are getting very uneasy
about him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
A Society beauty Married,

NEW York, March 5.-Miss Mabel
Wright, the noted beauty and society
leader, was married to Fernando
Yznaga. The couple sailed for Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Whitehall,a Yota.

WHITEHALL, N. Y, March 6.-The
Democrats elected their entire ticket By
ever 700 majority. 81
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05

It has just been discovered that .
species Of West African ape has the
habit Of chewing gum In IL Wild or unr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Dropped Dead of Heart Failure.

GENEVA. N. Y, March 5.-John B.
Dixon, aged about rs years, I promin-
ent nurseryman and tile manufacturer
of this village, dropped dead of heart
failure in the LshiGh Valley Railroad
coAlyard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05

LONDON, March 6.-This morning
young Lincoln was in the Same critical
condition and little hope was enter
1A1ned that he voulA live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
REASON to be JOYFUL
The Largest Business Tor Feb
ruary Since 1884.

We are glad to be able t"
make this announcement. We
are beginning to move into our
new building and We are offer,
ing great inducements to those
who are buying now. If you
mean business Just come in and
we will satisfy you. Actions
speak louder than words. We
are selling a Chamber Suit for
$500, and one for $1,000
that is keeping two teams going
steady. Look at our Woven
Wire Mattress for $500. Don't
wait.
Waterbury Furniture
COMPANY,
20 GRAN TREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Pianos! Organs!

THOSE intending - Invest in YIAND
l or ORGAN will do we'll 10 consult -
before purchasing, - can save you iron
s25 to $75 on every instruReAt. RsopA
may say how san he do 1T II h his h
sells direct from the Ranufactu1es snA Aen
90 large store rent 10 Pay nA stAss q
peRses attached - = stoyo. I Aavo u
agency for the eel. bnssa MASON &
HAM11N Pianos and Osva1s, ana q
famous HAZL.ETON BROTIRkS piunA
STERL1NG'S sad stAszh Cstalon
mailed free.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-05
Ryan 4 FitzmauriCe,
u BANK STREET. Opposite PosToFFICE.

Ftzmaurice was for four years in the
New England Shoe Store.