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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05
A FOOLISH PRINCE.
The Extravagance and Absurdity of the
Last Duke of Parma.

The Extravaganza and Absurdity of the
Last Duke of Parma.
The Prince of Parma maintained great
state in his small principality, and by
the aid of the Austrians, very despoti6
authority. His little army was entirely
under his own military code. His pun
ishment of the officers was at times
original. One of them consisted in
compelling them to carry pals Of
water from one we'll to another, three
or four hundred yards distant. He in
sisted that the entire absence of any
useful purpose in this disagreeable task
added greatly to its unpleasan tness, in
which he was not far wrong. His prac-
tical jokes did not add to the dignity
or comfort of his court. was present
at a grand ball, when he ordered large
plato of strong mustard sandwiches to
be handed round with his compliments
at supper time to the most dignifed Of
the great ladies, who ,ougbed and ges-
ticulated painfully when they tasted
the pungent mixture.
Strange to say, that with all his ex.
travagance and folly, he possessed deep
susceptibilities. His pride in the blood
OF the Stuarts and love for Scotland
were rooted in his nature. Give me
but one hour of Scotland" expressed
something more than mere sentiment
with him. The Comte do Vallombrosa
the title by which the abdicated Duke
WAS known-was with his son after he
had been struck by the assassin'S knife,
and he told a friend Of mine that almost
the last words of tho poor Prince re-
ferred to Scotland-to the happy days
he had passed and the many dear
friends he had there. 1t was sad end
ing to very active. exciting life. At
that time 1t WAS little forseen that those
principalities which had so long pre-
served their Independence would have
been absorbed In what Lord Palmerston
called geographical impossibility'--
united Italy. .--Blaekweod's Aagssins.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05
wOMEN'S FAMILY NAMES.
Trouble Would be Saved IL They Were
Not Dropped Altogether.

Trouble Would be Saved IL They Were
Not Dropped Altogether.
There is a lawyer who does good
deal of real estate conveyancing, one Of
the chief of whose grievances in life Is
the scant respect women show toward
their names. The fact that certain
alteration takes places in the name at
marriage destroys, so he claims, what
ever regard woman might be expected
to pay to an exact rendering, and the
fact that any legal significance can in
any case attach to the form seems to be
quite beyond the grasp of the average
feminine brain. If girl baby is chris
tened Elizabeth she will sign herself
when called on to put her name to q
deed after she is grown, Lizzie, Lisa,
Elise, Lisbet or Lisbeth, according to
which diminutive happens to be her
favorite for the year, and will omit her
middle name, give 1t in full or by initial,
or sign instead of her own her hus-
bands name, according to her sweet
liking. The task of the lawyer who
has to trace up half dozen of these
signatures to make sure that they all
refer to the same person is not calcu-
lated to make easy the task Of his wife
who has to soothe his ruffled temper
with good din ner. That the married
woman should in all cases retain her
own family name, preceding 1t by her
given name and following 1t with her
husband's family name is the lawyers
plea II he is to be saved from insanity
Frances Folsom Cleveland, Julia Dent
Grant, Louise Chandler Moulton, Julia
Ward Howe, Ella Wheeler Wilcox and
others set In this respect . good ex-
smpls. IN y. Mail snd Express.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05

j." All right, sir.
The foregoing conversation took place
between Jack Storrs and Smith, the
florist. The first-named gentleman,
having tender regards for certain
young lady, had several days before
Easter determined upon visit to the
horticulturists to make sure of a choice
pick from the many fine blossoms on
sale there.
He was exceedingly particular, as
most young men under similar circum-
stances are, and had ordered several doz-
en- Jacqueminots, her favorite flower.
He paid the florists fat bill without a
murmur and departed, self-satisfied and
happy in the thought of the surprise and
delight with which his fair inamorata
would receive this thoughtful compli-
ment.
He lived in another world, almost,
for the remainder of the week, being
hardly able to wait until Sunday when
he could call and tell her the old, old
story that is ever new.
At the florists Saturday all was hustle
and confusion. Not only were there
numerous orders to fill and deliver,
enough to keep Bill, the errand boy,
busy all day, but the store was contin-
ually thronged with heterogeneous
collection of humanity with a great di-
versity of tastes waiting to secure their
modest little parcels Of nosegays.
The order in which we are particular
ly interested had been as carefully
packed as the great rush would allow
and Bill was receiving instructions as
TO its delivery, and was told to step
lively, as another large box was await
ing delivery to its destination at the
other end of town. He started at live
ly gait, but as the distance increased
between him and the store his speed
correspondingly decreased. However.
he was making good headway when
some one sang out:
Hello, Bill! Rather hustlin' to-day,
amt you? Jimminy, but yours is no
snap! What's you got in the box
posies? Let's have a peep, won't yer?
The guvnor II never know" (this with
sly wink and cunning chuckle meant
for the group of boys on the corner, and
indicating that he was proficient in all
the questionable arts of the street
Gamin).
Bill, although acquainted with Dan,
and, boy-like, admired his questionable
accomplishments, knew his mother dis
liked him and was averse to his having
any thing to do with him. He also
knew his employer objected emphati-
cally to his lettering when sent on an
errand and really meant to keep on
without stopping, when Dan said:
Cant you hole up minnit, or is yer
gettin' so high-toned yer can't talk to
yer old fren's what used to be good
enough to assocerate with? Use got
somethin' to show yez what III make
chem eyes O. yourn water with enwious-
ness. But yer can't see it till we all has
one peep at the flowers. What Use got
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05

HIS FRIENDS EACH GRABBED FLOWEh
AND RAN.
Is real watch what goes and If you'll
just open the box speck yez can take
1t in yer hand"
All! sharp youngster. He knew II he
could arouse Bills curiosity the deed
was done.
''Well, wish / dared, but the boss
wouldn't like it," said Bill, hesitat-
ingly.
"A shout Of derision greeted this. and
Dan said, with sneer:
$50. softie, you's afraid, be you? The
Guvnor II never suspect nothin'. Come
on; here's nice quiet place where we's
can all have q show"
He hesitated and was lost He re-
moved the wrappings with trembling
ningers, guarding his charge with jeal-
.eus hands from the willing aid that was
offered II was large box, and in try
lng 10 kssp ths boys from crushing II In
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05
The ImperIous Yawn.

Two rosy lips each other press
And two deep dimples deeper maLe
Two eyes, with struggling lids, confess
'Tis hard to keep themselves awake;
Two rosy lips more tightly drawn.
The little lady wiA not yawn.
Two rosy lips that slowly yield.
And part. and meet, and part anew;
Two eyes, whose dropping lids are sealed
As flowers close when falls the dew
Alas her will not" all is gone
The little lady needs raust yA,'u.
--Hepyy Noors. n ~ NicbeAaA
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05

Night or morning fogs, or in winter
persistent fogs, often signify calm and
settled condition of tho air and the
prevalence of fair weather. Heavy dews,
especially in the autumn, likewise por-
tend fine weather, but usually OF shorter
duration. Fogs appear usually in one
OF two conditions either the air ia
nearly saturated up to q considerable
hcight, or else is unusually dry, except
in stratum immedistely above the
ground.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05

Many salmon Of the rivers OF Finland
contain copper hooks of peculiar form. 1t
is now known that these hooks are used
in the north Of Germany, and that sal
mon OF the Finnish rivers must descend
in winter to the Baltic coasts OF Ger
many.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05

When man takes an 'upper" In q
sleeping-car he can at least claim the
distinction Of high berth. - Binghamton
Republican.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05
EASTER BLOSSOMS.

The Romance of Two Boxes OF
Flowers.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05

"And here's my card,
which | should like to
have you put in the box
with the flowers"
"All right, sir"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05
Written for This Papcr.l

OU will be sure
to send them
Saturday after
noon wit h o IL t
fail, and be
careful to have
them packed so
that they will
keep fresh until
the next day?"
&C er t ainly,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-05

hHCW, DuL odlu IOb a WOIu W any DOuJ.
But it was so hard. She could not un-
derstand why Jack acted as he did and
never came near her any more. What
had she done that he should avoid her
so? If she could but solve the mystery,
assign some motive for Jacks conduct!
AS time wore on they drifted farther
and farther apart, until the breach be-
came so wide that seemingly nothing
could bridge it and restore the lovers To
each other again.
Jacks bosom friend, Charley Walters,
knew there was something wrong, but
for the life of HIM he could not fatho m
the mystery. He was too conslderate of
his friends feelings to dwell on a sub
ject 50 evidently painful to him, and
but for few little slips Jack had un-
consciously made he knew practically
nothing about the affair
Summer and autumn had come and
gone, winter was fast going, and as
spring approached Charley was no near
er solution of his friends depression
than he had been months before. They
were speaking Of the early spring that
was promising, and Charley said:
swell, the Lenten season is nearly
completed, and with the revival Of So
ciety's gayeties want you, my friend,
also TO throw off this melancholy spirit
and be cheerful again as you used to
be-"
His friend sat silent for a moment as
II niontally debating some question,
and then replied:
II never told you, Charley why have
changed so within the past year. have
hesitated so long because the subject Is
9 most painful one to me. tell you
The Press., 1890-06-26

Babyland is always charming. The July number is now issued, and will be joyfully welcomed by the host of Babyland sub scribers.f Every child from six months to SIX years old will be the better and hap pier for having this delightful monthly. It costs but 50 cents year. D. Lothrop Company, Boston, are the publishers.
The Press., 1890-06-26

WORK upon the survey of the new railroad between Providence and Springfield was be- gun at Danielsonvil1e on Friday. The old "Ponagansett'' survey, running through Staff ford villages, will probably be followed to a considerable extent, we hope to the fullest ex- tent, so far as Stafford is concerned, as that touched every considerable village in the town
The Press., 1890-06-26
nIsTRIoT OF soMERs, ss Probate

ABSTRACT OF soMERs, ss. Probate lC Court. June 21, 1890.
 Estate of Oliver o. Pease, late of Somers in said district.
 Upon the application of Lizzie O. Pease, adminis- trator on the estate of Oliver O. Pease praying that she may be authorized to sell certain real per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and deter mined at the Probate Office in Somers, in said dis trict, the 1st day of July, A. D. 1890, at o'clock in the afternoon and that notice be given of the pen dency of sad application and time and place of the hearing thereon,b publishing the once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof the public sgn-post in the town of Somers, in said district.
 CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1890-06-26
The July number of Our Little Men

The July number of Our Little Men and Women reaches our table promptly, as usual. The little stories and verses are attractive and charmingly illustrated. The child who is so fortunate as to have this magazine is filled with delight as each number comes from the post office, and its happiness for the time is complete. D. Lothrop Company, Boston, publishers. $1 year, 10 cents 8 number.
The Press., 1890-06-26
Died.

Newark, N J., 21st, Levi Richardson, 75 years, months, 15 days, native of Holland County and longtime resident of Newark. He leaves widow, ? sons and daughter. He has been a subscriber to The Press during its entire life time-over 32 years.
The Press., 1890-06-26

The Connecticut Valley Sunday School and Chautauqua Assembly holds its fourth session at Laurel Park, Northampton, Mass, July 1928. A circular has been issued, giving daily program, cost of at- tendance and board. lodgings, and season or day tickets, which may be had of Rev. A. 0. Hodges, secretary, Buckland, Mass.
The Press., 1890-06-26
occasion.

As an illustration of the revolutions which time brings we have report of 8 man who was New York alderman, and boodler also, now employed at a hotel whose pro- prietor was formerly his cook. That proprie- tor will need to look mighty sharp that the present relations are not again reversed.
The Press., 1890-06-26

He:-'My dear, if a husband went as a prize with every cake of Brussels soap, what a demand there would be for it by the ladies. " She :-"Oh, they don't give away such cheap prizes with such good soap"
 An onion eating contest in New York Saturday resulted in the winner eating eight large onions at one sitting. His breath will be used as motive power for a cable road.
The Press., 1890-06-26
Married

At the M. E. parsonage, 25th, by Rev. B. F. Clark, Joseph B. King of Mansfield and s. Annie Cleworth of Stafford Springs, daughter of Henry Cleworth of Westford.
The Press., 1890-06-26
$l.25 a Yard
Administer Art Squares

We now offer about 50 of these heavy rugs, wOOlen and one piece, all handsome patterns with choice border designs at much reduced prices.
The Press., 1890-06-26

The number of silver dollars in the United States treasury on Saturday was 316, ,402, ,663. Gold coin and bullion, $320,- 053, ,559. Gold certificates in circulation, $131, ,948, 729. Silver certificates $290, ,013,- 13R
The Press., 1890-06-26

.DISTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss- Probate D Court June 18th, A. D. 1s90
 Estate of Mary c. Bowling, late of Holland, in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of Edwin s. Agard praying that instrument in writing purporting to be the be approved and admitted to probate, per appca- tion on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered. that said application be heard and de- trict, on the 7th day of July, A. D. 1890, at o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in # said dis, sign-post in the town of Holland, said district. VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
The Press., 1890-06-26

DONY Team to let to Ladies and Children l for pleasure driving. Perfectly safe. Terms reasonable. Call on or address c. F. BECKWITH.
The Press., 1890-06-26

JOHN l.. SULLIVAN has got through with his Mississippi troubles, being let off with 8 fine of $500. The ''business men" petition ed for leniency in his case, and he got it. Mississippi couldn't get up to the level of the occasion.
The Press., 1890-06-26

for state teachers certificates and for entrance to Normal Schools will be held in the High School build ing Stafford Springs, June 30 and July l, 1890.
The Press., 1890-06-26

Hartford Courant At the state prison on Saturday John Warren, of Holland county, sentenced for life in 1859 for kill ing his wife, made a bold but unsuccess- ful attempt to escape. Warren and an- other man named Cooper work together in the same shop away from the other prisoners. Across the prison yard is an old shop known as No l. This is being torn down, but probably before the work men began work in the morning Warren crossed the open space between the shops, which is nothing unusual, as he had con- siderable freedom within the enclosure He entered the No. shop, and his long Imprisonment having given him thor ough knowledge of the building, he open ed trap door in the floor, leading into an underground space which was probably used as sewer many years ago. He had saved a quantity of food from his rations, and with bottle of water he settled him. self to camp out in his place of conceal ment until the prison authorities should give up looking for him. He then planned, undoubtedly, to come forth at night and escspe over the wall. He was not missed until noon, but when it was found that he was not in his accustomed place thor ough search was at once made, but with IOuo 0uCOCOo, OJ AOt1A5 DCPuty AOAIOA and Officers Martin and Watson. It was almost certain that Warren was within the walls somewhere, and later on another search was made. The trap door was opened and the officers crawled into tht hole, and after going some distance foun6 that Warren was there. He surrendered and was soon taken out and locked up SC curely.
 New York's population, according t Census Supervisor Murray, is 1,627, ,227 This-an estimate-is doubtless brett, near the fact; though further returns ar still to come It falls short, by 200, ,OOO of the estimate made by the board o
 health, but shows gain, in ten years, 0 APO, $50, or more than the whole popula
 tion of Boston. The latter will by tn
 present census be 415,0OO to 417,OO0
 Philadelphia is said to show, LAO, ,449.
The Press., 1890-06-26

The Pansy for July is filled, as usual, with delightful reading and attractive pic lures. No purer or better reading can be put into the children's hands. The Pansy is intended for Sunday as we'll as week day reading. D. Lothrop Company, pub- fishers, Boston.
The Press., 1890-06-26

Co1BuRN's PHn.ADEIPHIA MUsTARD.-Best for all purposes. and ] lb. tins. The King of Condiments. Always reliable. Stimulates the appetite.
The Press., 1890-06-26

The democratic state central committee met at New Haven last week, and inform ally discussed the political situation. Judge Luzon B. Morris was freely spoken of as the gubernational candidate; his was the only name mentioned. The state con- vention will meet in Hartford not earlier than Aug. 25, or later than Sept. 20.
The Press., 1890-06-26

Heavy Linen Floor Covering by the yard. Three yards wide, ex- tra heavy.
The Press., 1890-06-26

Mayor Tinker, of New London has taken steps t6 check the fire cracker nuisance on the night before the Fourth, by notifying dealers that the sale of crackers will be al- lowed only on the holiday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-12
A WORKADAY ROMANCE.
Toll and Privation Ennobled and Glori
fed by Pure Sentiment.

Toll and Privation Ennobled and Glori-
fed by Pure Sentiment.
This story was originally told by
Sturgeon: young clergyman and his
bride were invited guests at large
party given by wealthy parishioner
In all the freshness and elegance of the
bridal wardrobe, the young wife shone
among the throng, distinguished by her
and when, during the evening, her
young husband drew her aside and
whispered to her that she was the most
beautiful woman in all the company,
and that his heart was bursting with
pride and love for her, she thought her
self the hnppiest wife in the world.
Ten years later the same husband and
wife were guests at the same house,
where there gathered a similar gay COM
pany. The wife of ten years ago wore
the same dress she had worn on the pre-
vious occasion, and, Of course, it had
been altered and re-made, and was old
fashioned and almost shabby. Toll, and
care, and motherhood, and pinched cir
cumstances had taken the roses out Of
her cheeks and the 1.-the spring out of
her form. She sat apart from the crowd,
careworn and preoccupted. Her small
hands, roughened with coarse toiI, were
ungloved, for the minister's salary was
painfully small.
A little apart the ten-year husband
stood and looked at his wife, and as he
observed her faded dress and weary at
titude, great sense of all her loving
faithfulness came over his heart. Look
ing up, she caught his earnest gaze,
and noticed that his eyes were filled
with tears. She rose and went to him;
her questioning eyes mutely asked for
an explanation Of his emotion; and
when he tenderly took her hand, and
placing it ON his arm, led her away from
the crowd, and told her how he had
been thinking of her as she looked ten
years before, when she was bride,
and how much more precious she was to
him now, and how much more beau tiful,
for all her shabby dress and roughened
hands, and how he appreciated all her
sacrifice and patient toll for him and
their children, great wave Of happi-
ness filled her heart, and light shone in
her face SO that it gave more than
youthful beauty. And in all the COM
pany there was not 80 happy a couple as
this husband and wife, their hearts and
faces aglow from the flaming up of pure
sentiment that TRANSPORTED and en-
nobled and glorifed all the tolls and
privations they had endured, and whose
reflected radiance no untoward future
could dim.--Good Health.
80, - ~,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-12
AN OPTIMIST'S BLOW.
The Fearful Extent to Which His Heart
Was Bowed Down.

The Fearful Extent to Which His Heart
Was Bowed Down.
This is about young man who lives
in the Pine Tree State. This is a young
man of very deep feelings. When he
gets his mind set on a thing it takes q
strong hold on him. His is one of those
intense natures that can brook no oppo-
sition. Yet up to the time of which
write he had always been noted for
looking upon the bright side of things
one Of your real bright optimists, who
consider that every cloud has at least q
German-silver lining. Well this young
man had conferred his affections upon a
young lady in the village, and on nu-
merous occasions offered his escort ON
rides and to parties. These were SO uni
formly and firmly refused that he at
length brought matters to head by
asking the young lady, point blank,
why she refused his attentions.
Because" said she, 81 am engaged
to another man, and do not think it
would be right to go about with YOU"
The young man sat stupefed for a
moment, too absolutely stunned for
words. Then his former bright nature
forsook him. as he looked, shuddering,
down the long black vista of the years
that confronted him. Not one ray of
light cleaned athwart the sad VISTA
Not glin. The clouds all seemed to
be lined with black alapaca. Turning
his mournful gaze upon the object Of his
souls worship, this one-time light
hearted but now desolate man brought
q groan from his inmost being, and said
in a voice that tremblingly told of his
deep feeling In the matter:
abigail, ! would rather have given
five dollars than have had this thus. ~
Lewie ION (Me.) journal
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Ayers
Cherry Pectoral

C. o. Lepper, Druggist, Fort Wayne, Ind,
writes: my little sister, four years of age,
was so i'll from bronchitis that we had almost
given up hope of her recovery. Our family
physician, skilful man and of large expert
ence. pronounced it useless to give her any
more medicine, saying he had done all twas
possible to do, and we must prepare for the
worst. AS a last resort, we determined to
try Ayers Cherry Pectoral. and can truly
say, with most happy results. After taking
a few doses she seemed to breathe easier,
and, within week, was out of danger. We
continued giving the Pectoral until satisfied
she was entirely well. This indisputable
evidence of the great merit of Ayers Cherry
Pectoral has given me unbounded conf
dence in. the preparation, and l recommend
it to my customers, knowing it cannot disap-
point them"
ayers Cherry Pectoral cured me of a bad
cough and my partner of bronchitis. know
of numerous cases in which this preparation
has proved very beneficial in families of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-12

Many OF tue oc>t English Jockeys
earn over $50 week