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Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

POPE LEO uses a gold pen for his
correspondence, but his signatures are
always attached will. a quill from the
wing of dove or stofmy petrol, opin-
ion is divided as to which. This pen
has been in use by the Pope for forty
years, and is kept by him in cas- of
ivory
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
Better than Oklahoma.

1900 acres of the choicest land in the San
Luis Valley in Southern Colorado, all under
fence, water-rights secured and bitches ready
for use. 1t will be sold as whole or In
quantities to suit the purchaser. 1t is the
finest land in the valley and is adapted to
either farming or stock-raising. For price,
terms. ETC., address HENRY A. BUFFERS, Ala
mOsa Colorado.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

Mrs. CAROLINE DONOVAN, who has
given 100000 to Johns Hopkins Uni
versity and made many other impor-
tant public bequests, was such an ad-
mirer of General r. E. Lee that at the
time of his death she was just on the
point of giving him 100000.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

DAVID HENsHAw was deemed very
audacious man in 1880 when he offered
at the polls the first printed ballot
used in Massachusetts,. Previous to
that time all ballots were written by
hand, and the Supreme Court had to
act on the question before the change
was accepted as legal.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

!. SHERMAN is an original. He
friend of ours the other day
ltalking to him about the de-
Firing up the Grant monument,
bra happen to me; I've bought
Beh1ument and paid a thou
c. Ed9r it. The minute I'm
M Teiii iHG "" clapped on over me
Hovey. the matter. 1 won't
nonsense with my
If you ss or al al .ded the rugged
What have ysuere won't be any
the pain untily
box of Beggs' Ge-
times like this VOLS in Bangor.
ferinr and oftentiL IL, r.
has no equal in CASE piah oy
"a Inflammation of afatch a fish
Hampton, druggists. a small
] hoop,
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

one end of which he inserts into q
crack in the dock. After batting his
line and throwing it overheard, he
fastens it to the hoop, puts his hands
in his pockets, and awaits develop
ments. As soon as the bell is jingled
by jerk on the line, he hauls it in and
lands the fish.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

IT came out in an English court a
few days ago that 100 worn-out horses
had lust been shipped from that coun-
try to Germany and Belgium to be
used in the manufacture of sausage,
and that such shipments were regu-
lar thing.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

JOHN JACOB AsToR owned 2,7OO high
class dwelling houses, rented at an
average of $1,000 a year each. He
owned, besides, tenement houses in un-
told numbers, and no end of real estate
devoted to business uses.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
For Rickets, Marasmus and all
Wasting Disorders Of Children,

SCOTS Emulsion Of Pure Cod Ltrer Oh, ,cith
Hypophosphites, is unequalled. The rapid
ity with which children gain hesh and
strength is very wonderful. Il have used
SCOTS Emulsion in cases of Rlcke:s and
Marasmus of long standing. In every case
the improvement was marked. j. NJ. MAIN,
NJ. D., New York.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

NJ DE FREYCINET, the French Min
lister of War, has published decree
forbidding surgeons in the French
army to make use of hypnotism in
their practice, or to experiment with it.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
A Sensible Investment of Big Louisiana
. State Lottery Prize.


San Francisco Call Call. March Il.
Henry Kappeler and his wife, Clara, a
thrifty German couple, are not only very
lucky people, but they are as wise as they
are fortunate. They reside at 5i2lz Natoma
street, between Sixth and Seventh. In the
drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery Com
pany of February last, the Kappeler family
funds were enriched to the amount of S15,-
900 by their investment of 81 in the purchase
of coupon. Yesterday afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs Kappeler were seen by Call reporter
and questioned about their lucky venture
Mr.. Kappeler, speaking for himself and
partner, said: .sYes, we were fortunate to win
a SIS 600 prize in the Louisiana State Lot
terry, and we have got our money safely IN
bank. At present we are looking for suit
able piece of property to invest the money
in, so that we will have something to fall
back on in our old age or sickness. In the
future we shall continue to buy lottery
ticket every month and keep on trying our
luck"
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

A CURIOUS use has been found for
the phonograph. 1t was produced at
the funeral of a clergyman in order
that sermon of the deceased upon
himself might be heard by the mourn
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
SWIM of ElnS.

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
medicinal virtues of plants known TO be most
beneficial to the human system, acts gently
on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, eifectually
cleansing the system, dispelling colds and
headaches, and curing habitual constipation.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
A Boom 10 Wives.

Having used Mothers Friend | would
not be without it. 1t is boon to wives
who know they must pass through the pain
full ordeal of childbirth. Mas. c. MELBURNE,
Iowa. Write the Bradfield REGULATOR Co.,
Atlanta, Ga, for further particulars. Sold
by all druggists.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

Roscoe CoNKLING once said that If
Jay Gould had gone into politics he
would have become the master politi-
clan of this country.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

Mrs. LOGAN is writing her reminis-
cences which will embody those of
General Logan.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

A correspondent gravely inquiries. ''What
is the singular of trousers" 1t isn't that
we don't know, but the comparatively few
one-legged men in the community wouldn't
Justify a dissertation on the subject.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
COLBY.

A PAPER in Canton estimates that
ZOO people die in China every year
by fire and food
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

If women can't keep secrets it is to be
presumed they would make excellent tellers
in banks.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

Fashionable ladies are not fond of hard
work, and yet they know what a toilet is to
dress for dinner.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

A Mobile paper made mistake the other
day, and printed a list of coming weddings
under the head of ''Sugar Crop"
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
LUCK AND THRIFT.

Flies want to make spectacles of them
selves when they light on mans nose.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

A man of ''migh.''-The chap who doesn't
know whether he really will or not.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

The gubernatorial question is, after all, a
delegate one.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

There are four varieties IN soclcty-the
lovers, the ambitious, observers and fools.
THE fools are happiest.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

Does man-of-war go on whaling voyage
when it starts out to whip somebody"
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

The world is full of would-be philosophers:
but, like the majority of physicians, we do
not find them taking their stock prescrip-
tons when occasion arises.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

The reason why American girls 50 seldom
marry beneath them is because they are fond
of Hymen.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
"You love your wife,"

"You love your wife,"
'.Yes."
''And she loves you:"
'sThen where does the eincompatibility come
in?"
II can't live on her income, much less sup
port her,"
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, one dose. Cure
headache, constipation and indigestion.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

Nobody wants an ocean bed or the salt
rheum.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

ssWhen man is hungry he takes a little
aliment for his ailment. Homeopathy gets a
close call here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
SOLVED AT LAST.
The Mystery Surrounding the Famou
 NTpck;enhurg Declaration.

The Mystery surrounding the Famous
 Meck'enhurg Declaration.
 The unravoling of the mystery of tho Mecklenburg Declaration of Independ- ence is a promising indication of the better understanding of United States history derived through the constant research and investigation by American historical scholars. Since it's appear ance in 1919, the so-called Mecklenburg Declaration, which, from it's strong re- semblance to the Declaration of Inde- pendence brought upon Jefferson the charge of plagiarism, has been puzzle in American history. It's origin was supposed to be in the convention which was called by Thomas Polk, of Meek lenburg County N. C., and which assembled in Charlotte on the 31st of May. 1775. The Mecklenburg patriots were noted for their en- thusiasm in regard to the cause of liberty. and the courthouse on the day of the convention was surrounded by a large concourse of people, eager to know the resolves of their representa- tives. Twenty resolutions wore passed, the first of which virtually declared the independence of the colonies, and "ho pEONiuoO bUO bOV6Fu~ ment of affairs in Mecklenburg County. The document which has been supposed to be an authentic copy of the resolu. tions has now been discovered spurious. In statement of the evidence which W. +. Poole has presented to the Dial it is proved that, the original minutes having been destroyed by fire, the sec retary seems to have composed the we'll known set of resolutions after Mir. Jefferson's Declaration had been printed. Although the writer adopted many of the ideas and express sions of the Declaration of Inde- pendence, there Is no evidence of in- tentional fraud in the preparation of the spurious Mecklenburg resolutions. The convention had adopted ordinary | patriotic resolutions, such as were adopted in nearly all tho colonies at the l time, and the secretary probably wished to improve upon the original when preparing 8 new set The dis | covery of the error, after so many years of mystery. was accomplished by the | finding both here and in London copies of papers of the time contai ming resolu- tions adopted at Charlotte, Mecklen- burg County, with evidence that these were the resolutions referred to in the | dispatches of colonial Governors, and sent to the Congress at Philadelphia.
 It is satisfaction to know that long disputed point in our history has been settled beyond disnnta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Congress of Inventors.

: WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The executive committee of the organization to pro- mote the celebration of the completion of the first century of the American pat ent system met in the Board of Trade rooms and adopted the drafts of a circu- lar to inventors and manufacturers throughout the country setting forth the object of the celebration and the great importance of having a congress of in- .vention in this city next April. The benefits of the patent system to the Rgriculturists in the field, the miners in
 the mine and the mechanic in his shop are eloquently set forth, and correspond ence and suggestions are solicited from all who are interested in the mov ement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
BOOTS. SLAYER ON TRIAL.
The Murderer a-AIember of the Notorious
 Welch Mountain Gang.

The Murderer a-AIember of the Notorious
 Welch Mountain Gang.
 LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 1s.-Amos Bills, q white man, is on trial here for the mur. der of George Boots, colored. The two men had been warm friends and were m embers of the notorious Welch Noun. tain gang. At the time of the murder, which occurred on October 4 last, it waa said that the intimate relations existing between Bills sister and Boots had much to do with the tragedy.
 The testimony showed that the two men and a number of companions were walking along country road. All were drunk. Bills and the colored man were luarrelling, and the latter was heard to say he was afraid of his white companion. Boots struck at Bills with bottle, when the latter, drawing 8 large clasp knife, made::a rush at him. The negro turned and ran, but Bills followed him and plunged the knife into his side. The thrust caused instant death.
 The testimony of the defense is ex. pected to be sensational.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
THE BILL ACCEPTED
Both Parties Agree on Dun.
 nell's Reapportionment.
PROVIDES FOR s5s MEMBERS.
The Committee Will Try to Get It Befort
 the House on Monday. z.

Senators BlOdgett and Walthall Speak
 Against the Election BilI-The Worlds
 Fair Commission Awaiting the Presi-
 dents Proclamation Decision in Favor
 of Fishing Vessels
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Democrats joined with Republican members of the House Committee on the Eleventh Gen. sus in an agreement to report the Reap portionment bill as prepared by Messrs. Frank and Dunnell. It provides for 356 members of the House. Its other pro visions have already been outlined in these dispatches.
 ! Judge Holman of Indiana made a stout protest against the representation, argu- ing that it should remain at 352
 It is likely that the bill will be con sidered in the House next week and an effort will be made to call it up Monday, with an agreement that vote shall be taken at a fixed hour on Tuesday. The action of the Democratic members of the Census Committee in voting to report the bill favorably would indicate that the opposition to the bill, if any is made will be very slight.
 The Republican members of the com ,mittee are confident that the bill will not be opposed vigorously except by the New York city delegation, the members of which think that the claim of New York city for an increased population should be settled before the apportion ment bill is disposed of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
NEWS o4 THE pAr.

Yesterday at Buenos Ayres gold was quoted at zoo per cent. premium.
 Boats on the Delaware River are being cut through by the ice and sunk.
 No clew has yet been discovered to the identity of the Johnson cemetery robbers at Camden, N. J.
 Bradstreet's reports 341 failures in the United States during the week, against 321 in the preceding week.
 The Congress Spring Bottling House at Saratoga, N. Y., was burned early this morning. Loss about $5,000.
 R. H. Walker & Co.,, tobacconists at Clarksville, Tenn, have assigned. Liar Utilities, $4O,0OO; assets, $5S, ,OOO.
 Prince Lubescky's Porcelain factory at Conielow, Poland, has been destroyed by fire. Eight operatives perished i n the flames.
 The tugboat Vandercook sank sud. denly without known cause at Jersey City dry dock and two of the crew were drowned in their hunks.
 Thirty-six patients have received in. iections of Prof. Koch's lymph at five different institutions in New York. They are doing well.
 Miss Amanda Olsen, who had been on trial at Salt Lake City charged with the murder of Frank Hill, her betrayer, on the evening of Sept. %, has been ac quilted by the jury. The defense was temporary insanity. Public sentiment was with the girl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13

CHIEF VAN DEMAN, of the domological division of the department of agricul- ture, predicts that the cultivation of nuts is soon to be one of the greatest and most profitable industries of the United States. The pecan, he says, is the nut of the future, but he also fore casts big returns for waInuts, almonds, tilberts and other varieties. One man in Florida has now a grove of 4,0O0 pecan trees six years old. When they begin to bear their product will be W worth S1OO,- 600 yearly at wholesale-a figure that certainly makes tobacco-raisers and orange-growing seem far less tempting than they are held up to be. What about the peanut? Well,i is species of pea an annual that has to be planted every spring. Thus, laments the New York Telegram, departs another che rished tradition, but the humble roasted goober will not, on that account, lose it's flavor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Striking Brakemsn Discharged.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 13.-The strik- ing brakemen on the canal division of the New York 6 New Haven Railroad have been discharged by order of Presi- dent Clark. The president in his order says that the men made no appeal to the management. for extra pay for working overtime, but simply refused to continue at work, and he therefore directs that they be discharged for refusing to do their duty, and also that they be paid a reasonable amount for whatever extra work they performed. The places of the strikers have been filled and trains will be run as usual,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13

AFTER Mir Powderly had finished his speech before the farmers convention down in Florida, in which he denounced all sorts of labor saving machinery as lefrauding workingmen of the right to work, bright Kansas farmer stepped up to the general master workman and asked him how in 'tarnation did he think he was going to harvest 2,0O0 acres of wheat every year without the aid of reaper1 Mr Powderly's answer to this conundrum isn't published, but after it comes out the farmers have got plenty of botherSome questions that will stump Powderly quite as much as this one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
WORK OF CONGRESS.

The Elections Bill Discussed by the Sem
 ate-Relief Bills in the House.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Senate passed a resolution providing that begin ming Monday next the Senate meet at 10 o'clock, and that the morning hour con- clude at II o'clock.
 MT. Dolph's resolution requiring the Committee on Privileges and Elections to inquire whether the right of suffrage is denied or abridged in any State was de- bated at length, but went over without action.
 MT. Blodget and MT. Walthall spoke in opposition to the Election bill.
 The House passed a number of private relief bills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13

AN Illinois schoolhouse was burned Tuesday, and several children barely es- capped with their lives, because the rooms in which they were congregated were fast locked. The doors had to be broken down before the children could be rescued. There ought to be some severe punishment for school officials who thus recklessly endsnger the lives of the children whom they are expected to care for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
TEN DROWNED.
A Steamer Strikes a Snsg and Goes Down
 in Fifteen Minutes.

A Steamer Strikes a Snsg and Goes Down
 in Fifteen Minutes.
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 13.-The steamer Baton Rouge, of the St. Louis Anchor Line, while en route to New Orleans at Hermitage Landing, three miles from Port Hudson and 160 miles from this city, struck the same snag which sunk the Paris c. Brown in 1889, and sank in 15 minutes.
 Tho cabin and hurricane deck parted from the hull and foated away. The hull broke in two parts and sank out of sight in few minutes.
 Two deck passengers are known to be lost, and it is believed that eight others were also drowned.
 The steamer was heavily laden, and her cargo is thought to be @ total loss. She was uninsured, and was built at Jeffer- sonville in 1882 at a cost of $104, ,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Awaiting the Pre.ident,s Proclamation

i WASHINGTON, Dec. 13-Senator Palmer, president of the Worlds Fair Commis- sion, called on the President and sub mitted to him papers showing that the Worlds Fair had reached that point in organization that 8 proclamation request ing foreign countries to participate in it should be issued. The papers were re- ferred by the President to Attorney-Gen eral Miller to examine as to the suficiency of the financial guarantees, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13

AN Indianapolis friend of the presi- dent says that if the fraud and force election bill is not passed Harrison will not be a candidate for renomination The little man at the white house evil dently has some wisdom left. He does not care to take any chances as the re- publican candidate unless he can have bayonets at the polls to help him. That is frank acknowledgement of the des- perate character of his cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Decision Regarding Fish.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-The Treasury Department has directed the Collector of Customs at Gloucester, Mass. to admit free of duty fish caught in the waters of Newfoundland by fishing vessels of Glou- ceSter,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
The Enrineer to ,Rlame,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Dec. 1S.-Th e coroners jury has laid the blame for Wednesdays railroad accident resulting g in the death of MT. and Mrs. Todd of Sioux City, and daughter, Mrs. c. E. Stay ton of this city, on ihe engineer of the Omaha train, who admitted that he was running contrary to rules.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
American Securities Advanced.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13-J. and w. Selig- man ordered $2O0, ,O0O gold shipped from London to-day. A private London cable says the market for American securities has advanced on buying thought to come from New York. Another London de- spatch says that s19. 1000 gold were with drawn from the Bank of England for ex- port to South America to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Ask Your Friends Ahout It

Yonr distressing cough can be cured. We know 1t because kenip's Balsaln wlthI.
 the past few years has cured so many coughs and culas In thls community. Its remarkable sale has been won ent. rely Dy it's genuine merit. Ask some friend who has used it what he thinks of Kemp's Balsam. There is no medicine SO pure; none so effective. Large bottles 5Oc an,. q at Ill druggists. Sample bottles free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Attached for Libel.

TWISTED, Conn.,, Dec 13.-The real es- tate of Joseph H. Vail, editor of the Wlnsted Herald, also the Herald office itself, has been attached upon a suit claiming $6,000 for alleged libel by Frank Babcock of New Britain, proprie- tor of the Shore Beach Hotel, a summer resort near New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Shot and Killed by White Caps.

NEW ALBANY, Ind, Dec. 13.-White Caps visited the house of Thomas Bur- gess, farmer living in Meade county, Ky, early in, the morning for the pur- pose of whipping him. He shot and killed one of them and wounded two others. With his wife Burgess fled to the woods through 8 rear door, and reached friends at New Amsterdam, Ind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Jay Gould Practices Economy.

BUFFALO, N. Y., Dec. 13.-The Union Pacific Railroad office in Buffalo will be closed at the end of the year. The change is in accordance with the policy of re- trenchment outlined by Jay Gould imme- diately after receiving a controlling in- terest in the road. No reason is given for the change other than that of econ- omy. None of the other Western railroads have announced that they will close their Buffalo offices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Narrowly Escaped With Their Lives.

WHEELING, W. Va; Dec. 1S.-An in- cendiary fire originating in Wilson & Dunlevy's cooper shop, located at Ben wood, destroyed the shop and a quantity of stock, also five residences near by. The occupants of the residen. $ saved nothing, narrowly escaping with their lives, Loss, $30, ,000; insurance very small.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Declare Against Parnell.

NEW YORK, Dec 13.-The Irish Par liamentary Fund Association issued document last night declaring against Parnell. The paper is signed by the members of the executive committee, in- cluding the best known and wealthiest Irishmen of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
Tha R.adinv Rraxaman Eraa.

READING, Pa, Dec. 18.-The jury in the case of Henry 0. Kemp, the Reading railroad coal brakemen, charged with criminal negligence in causing the dis aster at Shoemakersville, this county, by which twenty people were killed and many injured, returned verdict acquit- ing the prisoner. The costs will be paid by the county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-12-13
The KI1rain-eodfrsx Fight.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-President Fulda of the California Athletic Club states that the announcement regarding the reported matching of Godfrey to fight Kilrain is substantially correct, but that the directors would probably en- deavor to arrange that the fight should take place earlier than in March. The winner would be matched, if possible, against Sullivan.