davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-18
Mourning Goods

We are showing full lines of everything pertaining to Mourning Millinery Goods, but will this week simply call attention to our Trimmed Hat Department, where we have displayed the largest assortment of Mourning Hats and Bonnets to be found in the city. In this department no other than the celebrated Courtauld Grapes and Priestly x Co Nuns Veilings are used, which is sufficient guarantee of quality, whilst the most finished millinery artists turn out trimmed hats and bonnets which for neatness and taste cannot be exeelled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-18

Look in Riehardson's window for prizes on the Hidden Hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-18

Look in Richardson's window for prizes
 on the Hidden Hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-18
LOCAL. LIN E$.

DR. c. w. S. FROST, 137 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-18

"I would like to shake the hand of that Mir Finley" said a we'll known citi- zen who is not looked upon as demo- crat, to me, the other day. We were discussing the water question and the citizen was delighted to think that the Hop brook scheme was laid over to give matter by daylight. A year ago made an exhaustive investigation and arrived at the conclusion that the proposed Hop brook reservoir, which it will take two years to fill, will not answer the purpose, the report of President Welton notwith- standing. Before bonding the city a quarter of million dollars for an addi- tional water supply the question of source must be thoroughly filtered. There may be found at the bottom of Hop brook something the presence of which those "not in the game" never aven suSDected,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-18

Meetings This Evening. Lyra Singing society.
 Nosahogan lodge, I, O, O, F. American Mechanics Social club. Waterbury Stationary Engineers.
 Meetings To-Morrow. Carrollton council. K. of c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-18

writer has said that the average number of hairs on the human scalp vary from ninety to one hundred and twenty thousand. There are good many heads about the office of this paper which would hardly bear out eitherGstatement. But it is true that a single hair can support a weight of two ounces and is so elastic that it may be stretched to one-third of it's entire length, and then regain it's former size and con- ditiOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-18

X western Catholic paper severel scores Catholic flremen, policemen, train men and hack-drivers, because many Q them do not practice their Catholicity Here the majority of hack drivers go t church when there horses go-to funel als and marriages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-18

That unwelcome visitor, la grippe. the terror of last winter, has again made its appearance in some sections and the physicians warn people to exercise great care to prevent it again becoming epi demic. To any sufferer, whatever degree, from the scourge last winter, a hint will be sufficient to cause change in habits and the taking of every pre- caution to escape second lnfliction Just what to do no one seemed to know last year as the disease came like thiei in the night and before one was fully aware of the attack he was bound hand and foot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-18

The Hartford Couraut tells that pc son, evidently anxious to be on tfe sal side, called on Postmaster Kinney to Il quire if under the new. law regardln lotteries, newspapers containing ma riage notices could be sent through tf mails.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
CITY NEWS m Brief.

A wagon belonging to L. F. Adair,
broke down at Fourth and Shipley
streets. this afternoon.
James J. Fox. undertaken. will remove
from No. 1887 French street to No. 102
West Seventh street, on March 25.
The Hon. George II. Bates and Levi.
G. Vandegrift, Esq, win address tn,
meeting Of the Young Mems Democratic
Club on the question Of reform in tn,
county government next Wednesday
night.
The work Of unloading the schooner
John 9. Schmidt, at Tatnall street wharf
may be finished to-day. A colored man
employed on the schooner fell overheard
about $50 o'clock last evening, and mar
rowly escaped drowning
Yesterday morning, when one OF
Charles Warmers coal wagons loaded will
coal was near Eighth and Washington
streets. the tire broke in two. Another
wagon was sent for and the wagon un
loaded, and the other was taken to b.
repaired.
A notice will be found in another col.
umn, requesting the members Of Diyis
ions Nos. 1, and 6, A. o. H.. to meet a.
their rooms on tomorrow, Sunday morn
ing, to attend the o'clock mass Ia ST
Mary's r. G. Church, at which time Rev
Father Dennis J. Flynn will preach :
sermon on the good Of the order.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
ne GROOM CANE Nor.

The Webb-ElIison Nuptials at Glasgow
Postponed in the Absence OF the Groom.
Veasey Webb Of Mt. Pleasant and
Miss Maggie Ellison Of Glasgow, were to
have been married at the residence of
the brides parents on last Wednesday
night.
But they were not The groom did not
appear.
Several stories are current about the
cause Of the non-arrival Of the Young
man. On Wednesday afternoon he came
to this city to get an overcoat,
which he had ordered, and the marriage
license necessary before the performance
of the ceremony.
He was to have arrived at Glasgow on
certain train. but he did not arrive
He telegraphed that he would take the
next train. That train was an hour and a
half late. but when it arrived at the
station, the young man was not to be
found.
Everything was ready for the cere.
mony, the blushing bride had been wait
ing for two hours, and the
friends and relatives had gathered
to witness the same. After
three hours the bride gave up all hope Of
Mr. Webbs coming, and the ceremony
was declared off.
A messenger called for thegyoung man
at his Mt. Pleasant home. and a relative
told him that Mr. Webb was sick and
could not attend.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

DR.. Day Of Centreyille is in Philadel-
phia to day.
Miss Mollie Bisselle is visiting friends
in Middletown.
Mrs. DR.. a. @. Stuart Of Chester is
visiting in this city.
O. S. Middleton and Holstein Harvey,
grocers, are on Southern trip.
W. S. Lewis is spending few days
with his mother in Middletown.
Miss Mollie Montgomery is a guest Of
Miss Lizzie Shepherd Of Middletown.
Miss Lizzie B. Sayers of Philadelphia
is visiting Miss Carrie McNair Of this
city.
Old Patterson, the veteran newspaper
seller, is confined to his home by sick
ness.
Miss Hattie Smith Of this city has
been the guest Of Miss Annie Collision, at
Dover.
Miss Gottie Waltz, who has been visit
near Middletown for several weeks, has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Chalfant Of
Philadelphia are visiting Mr.. Chalfant' s
father at 1902 Pennsylvania avenue.
John A. Carter. brother Of Colonel H.
q. Carter Of this city, died at his home
in Montgomery county, Nd, on Monday.
Harry L. Evans Of Tatnall's Creamery,
will leave to day to attend the funeral of
his grandmother, in Dilworthtown, Ches
ter county, Pa.
F. w. Crouch of Odessa will move to
this city. where he has found employ
ment in the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company's shipyard.
Mrs. Tamor Connor Of West Chester
has returned home from a visit to her
mother, Mrs. Rebecce Jefferis. whose
death was announced recently in this
paper.
Miss Lille Hutchins Of Dover has re-
turned home from months visit to
friends in this city and Philadelphia. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Mum and
Mrs. Purnell Of Wilmington.
It has been rumored that Hon. Wash
ington Townsend Of West Chester, Pa,
who formerly represented the Chester
and Delaware district in Congress, will
oppose D. Smith Talbot for the Legisla.
ture.
Charles Moody of Odessa will move
about the 25th instant on truck farm,
near Elkton, owned by james Green,
groceryman, OF this city. Mr.. Moody
will, during truck season, make two trips
week to market. He has a good opening
before him.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
INSPECTING THE SCHOOLS.
visitors to the Manual Training al
Drawing Departments

visitors to the Manual Training and
Drawing Departments.
The members of the Board of Educa-
tion, by special invitation visited the
Manual Training School in the
High School building yesterday af-
tcrnoon. Among the visitors pres
enu were David w. Harlan. Charles
Baird, S Rodman Smith, s. n. Trump.
l.. B. Jones, Charles Reese, Joseph
Stgckle, Abner Bailey. DR.. James II.
Morgan. Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Smith,
David R. Smith, Mrs. Hall, john Taylor
and William Gosnen.
Thirty-two pupils were engaged in the
iron and wood departments during the
the inspection.
The carpenter shop was complete
surprise to those who had never been
there before, They had no idea of the
possibilities Of the work. The various
specimens shown by Instructor John E.
Whitehead were as well done as the work
of experienced mechanics.
Instructor John +. Robinson showed
them through the iron department where
the pupils were chipping and fling
blocks Of iron by plans. Some Of the
specimdns shown were perfectly true,
square and level
The manual training school is in the
basement from it the visitors went tC
the third floor, where they watched soms
interesting experiments and inspected
the board drawings. Professor Warner
Of the drawing department showed then
plates Of the free hand exercises by thl
girl pupils, The senior class is nov
working on q bust drawing Of the lat
| James A. Garfield
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
Trouble AboutaDop.

William Sneese of No. 140s Railroad
avenue was before Squire Smith this
morning, charged with disorderlv con
duct towards George Feeney and wife. Of
No. l409 Marsh road. The evidence
showed that Sneese had purchased dog
from Feeney for SO, under the conditions
that If the same did not suit him he was
TO return it and his money would be re.
funded. The dog was returned and the
money demanded. Feeney agreed to pay
1t on installments, and paid $1 down. He
was not ready the next time Sneese
called and the latter became very angry.
striking at FeeneY. heplaintiff and bis
wife stated that they feared Sneese would
do them bodily harm, and the squire
held him IN @100 bail TO keep the peace.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
DIED os PARALYSIS.
niiIington's Trotters Increased-Lev
Cnnrf rnolinns 70 Eedt,nn I-nns.

Eillington's Trotters Increased-Levy
Court Declines TO Reduce Foes.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, March IL Emroy Marvel. an
old and well-known citizen of Dover,
suffered paralytic stroke while in Cam
den Thursday afternoon. Hewas removed
10 his home in Dover, and last evening
had partially recovered.
In the Levy Court yesterday vote
was taken on the resolution to reduce
the percentage of the hundred collectors
from eight to six per cent and the
motion was lost. The majority of the
members are of the opinion that the
labor expended in collecting the county
taxes entitle the collectors to all they
now receive and many very business-like
citizens agree with them.
George A. Millington of the Capitol
Hotel has added another very valuable
animal to his already large number of
standard bred blooded stock He bought
in New York this week son of Nut
wood, record 2 lS2. Mr. Millington has
now, in the estimation of horsemen, the
finest stable in the state, having seven or
eight standard bred animals, with the
| famous stud "Benefaction" at their head.
Mr.. Millington is also noted as a progress
sive farmer, and his farm. just north OF
Dover, cannot be surpassed for its ap-
pointments by any place on the PENN
sula.
The Norma Glee Club, which create
ssch a sensation here by their perform,
ance on Thursday evening. viii give an
entertainment in Smyrna on Tuesday
evening next.
A bright light illumined the sky east
Of Dover for hours on Thursday night,
and our citizens were divided in opinion
as to whether It was caused by Arora
borealis or burning COW stable. Yester.
day ii was learned that the marsh was on
/ fire.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
EMBEzzLED A WATCH.
The Case of FraRk Boldsn Postponed
Until Monday Morning.

The Case of Frank Boldsn Postponed
Until Monday Morning.
The case of Frank Bolden, charged
with @mbezzlement, came up before
Squire Monaghan this morning, but was
postponed on account of the prosecuting
witness failing to appear. Bolden gave
bond for his appearance at the 'squire's
court on Monday morning, Patrick Cum
Minis becoming his surety
The charge was brought by Charles e.
Challenger of No. 721 Market street, who
is agent for William G. Earle, jeweler
of Philadelphia. He states that Bolden,
who lives on Lowering avenue. purchased
a watch on the installment plan some
time ago. He paid small sum down and
entered into an agreement with Challen-
ger to pay 81 per week. This he did fol
five weeks, when he refused to pay any
more and few days afterward sold the
watch
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
SEVERAL PARTIES.
Birthday Surprises Plentiful at This Sea-
son-A Dopkey Party.


A birthday surprise was given to
Lewis Walker last evening. Mr. Walker
received many presents. Supper was
served at - 30 O'Clock. Among those
present were: Misses Estella Bright,
Edith Aydon. Helen Scott, Meta Bright,
Senlma Marr. Margery Prentiss, Elsie
Moore. Bertha Elliott, the Misses
Taylor and McConnol and Messrs.
George DEMO, Enoch Moore, Harvey
Hickman. Frank Stout, Charles Thomp-
son Herbert Mayn, William Wheatley,
John Boothe, Fred and Steven Choate,
Howard Schraek, Lewis aud Hamilton
Walker, Harry Mari, Elliott Taylor,
Harry Heinle, Morris Worrell, John MARI
and wife, Miss Gould of Centreville,
Miss Nellie Bennett. Music was fur
nished by Robinson orchestra.s
A donkey party was given by Miss
Anna Darlington on Thursday evening at
her residence, No 706 jackson street
The following persons were present
Misses Name Weiser, Reba Brajway,
Hannah Bradway, Dollie Starr, Bessie
Starr, Mabel Iredell, Jennie Campbell,
Hettie Smedley, Ida Myers, Lena Dar-
lington, Marie Darlington, Anna Mess
mer, Mr.. and Mrs. William Iredell. John
Titus Edgar Baird, Elwood Jefferis,
Warner Smith. Frank Fowler, George
Starr, William Starr, Aaron Allison.
A surprise party was given to Isaac
Thomas, No. 20S West Eighteenth street,
last evening. the occasion of his forty
third birthday. The house was gany
decorated, and the refreshment room was
especially inviting The seasons
delieacies were served. Singing and
dancing and other amusements made
the evenings pleasures. Among those
present were: Misses Eva Dillin, Lulu
Dillin. Florence File, Name Gilmore,
Florence Kersey, Reba Bradway, Alberta
Eberhardt, Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Gallagher,
Joseph Dent, Howard H. Carver, Thomas
Hurlock, E. p Robinson, Clarence Nc
Caulley and Edgar Baird,
Company @, N. G. d., headed by the
Regimental fife and drum corps, sere-
naded Elmer P. Reasin, member, at his
home, No. 1880 West Third street, last
evening. Refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
CONCERNING CHEAPNESS.

Many people seem 70 want cheapness, es-
rate they get what they think is cheapness
Manufacturers are always ready 70 accommO
date; But is IT really cheapness 70 buy trash2
II it IS, then why not carry the idea further
to a logical deductiOn7 Don't be satisfied
with cheap paints only Buy cheap brush.
And some cheap oil. And pay some cheap
tramp for applying the paint. And when YOU
find the work doesn't look well content your
self by. remembering ia was cheap. And
when the work has Soon 70 be cone over
again try to persuade yourself IL was cheap
But was II really cheap Would IL not have
been cheaper TO have bought good paint ind
good oil, and TO have paid a good painterf
ther, looked better and lasted longerY
Wouldn't that have been true scheapness2
Wouldn't Il have been true economy Isn't
the moral Of IL all that pure paints are the
cheapesty And doesn't the further moral
follow buy the Harrison brands Of Pure
Paints.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
Frances J. vaneasken. nr.n.

Miss Frances Galbraith vanGasken,
who graduated from the Womens s Medi-
cal College, Philadelphia, yesterday, is a
native Of Smyrna, where she lives with
her parents. She has brother.
Henry J, YanGasken, residing
st No. sl2 East Sixth street, this city.
Miss Van Hasken's family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoffecker Of Smyrna were at tbe
commencement exercises. The voung
woman viii remain at sSmyrna until she
decides where she viii take up the prac
fice of medicine
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
Hosnitnl patIants

There are four surgical and two medical
cases at the Delaware Hospital. James
Smith, the eolored man who was struck
by train over the B. & 0. railroad yes
terday afternoon, and was so badly in
jured, rested quietly throughout the
night. His condition is serious. At the
Homeopathic Hospital there are thirteen
patients. Elwood Craig, whose nose was
broken at the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Companys works yesterday afternoon. is
doing very well. His condition is not
epriouS
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
Garfield oamp Entertninment.

A large audience listened to an enioy.
able entertainment in Odd Fellows Hall
last evening, given by Garfield Camp.
Sons of Veterans. The program which
was interesting throughout, consisted Of
select readings, athletic performances,
dialogues, stump speeches. etc. Com
mander Jones delivered the address Of
welcome to the audience. The enter
ltainment was q success in every way.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
The ontet pay for Women.

The ''Quiet Day" for women will be
observed in St. Andrews Church, Eighth
and Shipley streets, on March 81. The
program will be as follows: 730 a. m. i,
celebration of the Holy Communion
1890 a m. to 10 M, Holy Communion
and address, subject: "Eye-The
Tempted Soul;' 1915 to 12.45 p. m. /,
hymn, prayer and address: subject.
"Rachel-Saved by Faith 2.30 to g. 80
p. M, hymn, literary and address;
subject "Haanah--The Life Of Prayer; ?
4 to p. M, hymn, prayer and address
subject "Esther-True to Our Yoca-
ton" The address will be given BY the
Rev. Pelham Williams, S. T. D., rector
Of st. Stephens Church, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The short service and address at
noon, are intended particularly, but not
exclusively for women engaged in
business. All women are cordially
welcome to all services. On the even
ing Of the same day and in the same
church sermon for men and women will
be conducted BY the Rev DR.. Williams.
his subject viii be 'Rizpah, Near the
Cross. The service win commence at Z. .45
o'clock. offertorY at 7.30 a. M, 10 80 a.
m, and 745 p. m. service will be devoted
to the Women's Auxiliary.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
A new BUSINESS METHOD.

S. H. Baynard has adopted a new plan that
is now prevailing in western cities, whereby
the opportunity is given to procure q good
watch for very low price, through the
agency Of cooperative clubs This plan Is as
follows. Clubs are composed Of forty menu
bers who pay one dollar fee, which payment
goes to the originator of the plan. When the
club is formed they mutually agree 10 purch asa
forty watches for the sum Of seven hundred
and sixty-hve dollars. Each week thereafter
the members meet, and each pays one dollar,
at which time "A number is drawn. which en-
titles the owner of such number to select and
and receive his watch. similar to the old plan
of watch clubs, with the exception that upon
the drawing Of a number further payment Of
that number cease. The remaining members
less one each week. continue their payments
and drawing for thirty weeks, when all pay
ments cease and the remaining ten members
receive their watches.
The watches so distributed are a gold-flled
case. made by James Boss. with either an Ell
gin, Waitham, Springfield or Hampden move
ment. such as are sold all over our city for
thirty-iive dollars and which are fully war
ranted 20 give satisfaction Clubs are now
forming and drawings will commence Tues
day evening, March 25. For further informa-
tion and examination Of the watches call at
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
nIass NIsellnE % oolorea People.

A number Of prominent colored citi-
Eens have issued a call for mass meRt-
ing. on Monday night at Ezion M. E.
Church, at s o'clock. to protest against
the action of the Board Of Education in
its refusal to the petition Of nearly 1000
.colored citizens The meeting will be
addressed by prominent speakers.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
BUSINESS CARDS.
ERoM sog KING STREET.

EROM 800 KING STREET.
We win have our Grand Tea Opening on
saturday, the 18th instant, we will pile our
lea las high as our house. Our special Easter
bargain TO our customers will be "A Rose Jar
hlled with our best Tea, 75c; each one holds
one pound Of Tea, you get all for 15c; they are
imported and are lovely. Have been sold
again and again for 81 50, Ladies don't miss
TINS bargain. Those Imported Jams come ia
nice Tor Lent, there are Gooseberry Black
pefry' strawberry, Black and Red Currant
Jam, all for Zoe a jar they are better than
Jelly 70 make jelly cake Sugar and Coffee
are going away up. We still have our French
CoiIee at lec. Our California Fruits are a
snow, come in and walk around and look at
them; Our specially Flour at SOC a bag Is
excellent, Two, pounds Of Desecated Cocoa
nut Tor Soc. Three pounds Of Peach Glace,
Two Brooms. 2jc; Sink Brushes l0c Buckets.
lOc; Dust Brushes. 10: Clothes Baskets 5Oc al
4. NJ. WIER, 500 King street
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
Forepnuehls CIRCUS Cominr.

The advance agents of Forepaugh's
circus have petitioned the Street and
Sewer Department for permission to close
Ninth street, between Lombard and Pine
on Friday, April 2S the date Of the exhi-
bition in this city.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
hIesmerism at Institute han

Professor Carpenter. the psychologist
who has been giving a series of tenter-
tainments at the Institute Hall this
week. may be seen again this evening.
His entertainment is amusing and in
structive and never fails to please the
ladies and the children.s
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
Pensions.

Pensions have been granted to Thomas
Heap and William Green of Wilmington,
as original invalids. and to Millie, the
mother of William Jones Of Wocdside,
as an original widow.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
INSTALLATION

The newly-elected officers Of Mount
calvary Encampment knights of st.
John and Malta, will be installed by
the officers Of the Grand Lodge, on Mon
day evening April z.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15

Story & Clark, Smith, American and
11her organs, also number Of good sec
,nS ,to hand Organs at bargains. Rcbe,en's,
Evening journal., 1890-03-15

The Knsbe, Steinway, and Ivers g.
Pond Pianos only to be had-at Robelen's S,
s10 Market street
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
Wilmington Cloarinp Hon.n

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
at tne clearing house to-day were: Clear
ngs. 1886 O78 lG; balances. $34, 956. Ia.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15

Behr Bros, Behring, Emerson and
Newly and Evans Pianos, all prices and
terms. Robelin's, TO Market street.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
There VIM Re

An all day public sale Of Furniture
Carpets and Mattings at No. All Shipley
street on Friday, March 81.
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
AMUsEnIENrs.
MESMERTSl

~
I INSTITUTE HALL.-PROF. CARPENTER.
a the Eminent Psychologist viii give A
series OF wonderful demonstrations in
MESMERISM.
Something to look at, laugh at and think
Doors open at Z; commence ats
Admission, % cents; Reserved Seats. so cents
Tonight and every night this week
Evening journal., 1890-03-15
BANKrNo ANp rINANoIAI..
a--~-4--a9--~--4----
'APITAL, 100000,
THE EQUITABLE
Guarantee and Trust COMPANY,
Northwest Corner Ninth and Market sta
WIIMINQroN Dwr

Deposits of money received on interest
Rents and income collected and remitted for
moderate charge and estates OF every de-
scrlption carefully manexed
1hia company acts as executor admfniatra.
tor and guardian and receives and executes
trusts OF every description from the courts,
corporations and individuals and acts A.
agent FOR the, registration and transfer OF
loans and stocks OF corporations and In the
payment OF coupons or registered interest or
dividends
This company also guarantees the validity,
performance and effect Of any contract be-
comes surety on bail bonds and courts and
otiicials are directed to accept II as soils
surety in all cases
Executors, administrators or trustees OF 90.
tates anu ladies uuaccuetOmed TO thetraa
aetlon OF business will find this company
convenient depository for money
charge.
Fol. further information, cali at the once
send for a circular
WILLIAM BUSH, President
fhESTON LEA. Vice President.
OrHD NDWT.A Nh