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Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1890-07-05
In spoons,

Spoons are assuming individuality.
People who are fastidious are beginning
to discriminate between them according
to their decorations for different courses
at table almost as carefully as they do
between their chinas.-New York Mail
and Express.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-03

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-03

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lsn1lng Wtie3e.s
.And i yoa rsad n uttsas q ihoss dsys
now n would ssem sti11Dd eyen b yea The
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Z sAail not change mine. Nra Lstiner
snad calmly.
There vas kneck ct the dosr. Mrs-
I.atimsr noticed that her husband went
quickly TO opsn II. CHANGING at Hugh with
: ccnsroa1ed excifeuont In his face
Frances entered, and close behind her
vns Dan Lyons. Even IN her astonish-
rent the thought flashed into Nr1 Lati-
ner's mind that he vas really manly,
handsome fellow.
what do not understand, Frances"
she said - she ross.
This il my husband. mother. married
him two months ago. could not have
your blessing, 30 Lob. mamma. loved
hint l did not want 10 find man like
father to marry. - you found for me, but
Just Dan-Danw
The words tumbled over each other a.
Fan cried and laughed and dragged her
husband and mother together.
Two months ago!"
IL b Ill right. my dsar-ail right, said
Mr.. Latimer. ..Old Father Johns married
them He says he knew ron would rslent
when You learned 70 appreciate DAN"
Il hope you may be happy, Frances"
Mrs Lafimer said ct last
She kissed her with lips that were cold as
ice. Then she turned and gave her hand to
Dyons without word.
aBut she did give II, Hugh told his wife
that night ..Shs acted like . thoroughbred,
poor little mother. Dan wanted to joke il
OF. but got them out Of the room as soon
- I could, to give her time 70 recover.
When they were gone she turned to me.
MY child run away to be married! Ny
modest. innocent Fanl II IL my fault7
Did drive her to it?
And just then, as III luck would have it,
Jerry came in, his face red, and silly lser
in his eyes. He began to hiccough. Itsthe
second time I've caught the boy drunk this
winter. He's in . bad set, you know.
Mother stood up straight, looking at him.
rs CHASTITY Is though she had been dealt her
death blow. think she wholly forgot
Fans marriage in this horror.
Is this my fault 2 she said. Have
made his home so hateful to him that
Caught the uEue DTute 70 J4Ke MIN
away. but she stopped me.
Go. Hugh. Leave me with my boy
she said: 80 left her In her misery"
There is no reason why she should be
miserable" said the practical Clara Dan
Lyons will b - good and loving . husband
70 Fan Is woman ever had. And a. for
Jerry, the boy does not take TO scampish-
ness nor liquor naturally bat your mother
provided no safety valve for his young
blood. She tries TO run her children into
the mold Of the last generation, and il can't
be done. She will not see that while right
and wrong remain the same since the be-
ginning of the world, tastes, habits,
manners change every thirty years. Do
you think she will ever zee it,"
II do not know. Poor mother she does
Ike her own way" he replied, remember
ing the Noblst affair.
While the young people discussed her.
Mrs. Latimer alone faced the question
which comes to every man and woman Of
middle age:
why am alien to these children? Who
Is to blame7"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-03
Brown Of Georgia.
Philadelphia Press-

Senator Brown, Of Georgia, has author
lied the statement that he viii not be q
candidate for reelection to the Senate, and
that he viii retire to private life when his
term expires on the 9Th OF March. 1881.
The career of Senator Brown is one Of the
most remarkable in American political
history. For forty years he has bsen .
factor in the politics of his state, having
served in the legislature. been governor,
chief justice of the state, and United States
senator. Before and during the war of the
rebellion he was . vehement Democrat,
but when hostilities closed be accepted the
situation and went into the Republican
party and remained there until 1872. He
then returned TO the Democratic party and
no stronger proof Of his influence can be
given than the fact that in few years he
persuaded the Georgia Democrats to elect
him to the highest Office in their gift. SEN
ator Brown succeeded Governor Gordon in
the Senate and it is an interesting circum-
stance that Governor Gordon will undoubt-
edly succeed Senator Brown.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-03
{ the Pacific Northwest.

900 Populatioa, dncluding suburbsh 1880
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-03
SIMPLY
MARVELLOUS!

CCARCELY eight months ago meo-
- ical discovery was placed upon the
market bearing the tile THE GREAT
SIERRA KIDNEY and LIVER CURE
and whose virtue was claimed to be
the cure of kidney and liver complaints.
ITS INTRODUCTION WAS THE SIG
NAL FOR ONE OF THE GREATEST
SUCCESSES ever achieved by patent
medicine on the Pacific Coast, as the
afflicted quickly ascertained that It was
far more efficacious and beneficial than
WONDERFUL CURES WERE AC-
COMPLlSHED M SUCH A BRIEF
TIME as TO seem MIRACULOUS. The
testimony OF hundreds who have been
lifted from sickness and misery to
health and happiness bears no uncer-
tain sound. and they join in glowing
testimonials Of universal praise. hoping
thereby TO induce other unfortunates to
drink Of the font which restores THAT
which is prfceless-healfh. ONE TRIAL
WILL CONVINCE THE MOST DES-
PAIRING THAT AT LAST A DIS
COvERY HAS BEEN MADE which
viii restore a disorganixed system and
bring glowing health out of pale and
salIo~ decline. One dollar per bottle.
SIX bottles for FIVE dollars
ALL DRUGGISTS sell these valuable
goods Take no other
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-03

The Duty OF Democrats.
81 Louis Republic.
When the Democratic millennium comes,
raw material win be antaxed. The present
duty OF Democrats is to wait for the millen-
MUM and fight for free sugar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-21
TALKING FOR A SITE
Rival Cities Making Their
 Bids in Congress.
OPPOSITION FROM THE SOUTH.
A Belief that the Question Will be Dead
 locked in the House.

Favorable Report n Bill that will
 Enrich Government Workmen- A Silver
 Compromise in the Senate--Speaker Reed
 Rcbukcs a Lobbyist-PensiOns to Help
 less Soldiers-NIiss Anthony's Enemy.
 WAsHINGToN, Feb. 21.-In the Worlds Fair discussion before the House the New Workers did better than anybody else and showed more earnest ness in support of the project, but Chi cago had apparently as many votes on the floor and seemed to have a strong lead among the chairmen of commit- tees.
 It was made clear by the discussion that if Roswell P. Flower had not suc- ceeded in getting the matter taken out of tho hands of the Foreign Affairs Committee to which it was first as- signed and transferred to special com mittee, the Foreign Affairs Committee would have been packed in favor of Chicago. MT. Hit, the chairman, Mir. McCreary, the late chairman, and Mir. Logan Chipman, together making the three most influential members of the committee, made speeches in favor of Chicago.
 There is an underlying anticipation. not amounting entirely to tho force of a belief, that the whole thin. will be tied up in a deadlock.
 It was plainly apparent after the House met that there was fixed in- tention on the part of of number of Southern Representatives to oppose tho project because of the Government ap- propriation of Sl, 5OU, 900 provided for in tho general bills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-21
THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY.
Opened by the President Before . Dil
 tinguished Audience.


 tinguished Audience.
 PIrTsBURG. Feb. 21-The formal dedi- cation of the Carnegie Free Library of Allel ny took place last evening, and the -stitution was declared open by President Harrison.
 Chairman Scott then announced that Mir. Carnegie would present the key of the library to Mayor Pearson. Mr. Carnegie then came forth with Mayor Pearson on his arm and was greeted with applause. Mir. Carnegie delivered an address, in which he thanked all who helped in the completion of the editice, stating the objects of the H. brary and the fruits he expected it to bear.
 Mayor Pearson. as chief magistrate of the city of Allegheny, accepted the key of the library in trust.
 MT. Scott then introduced President Harrison, who spoke as follows: Here tonight we witness the trans the precious metal into something that blooms for eternity. We will find the suggestion nere in the instructive vol umes that are to crowd these alcoves, tho impulse, the spark that is to touch the slumbering mind of many stall wart boy and many bright and ann bilious girl ilto the life that shall
 
 low mon and the companions of the Son of Man who left His glory to serve the race. l hope that this institution may carry with it always and with every book that rests upon its shelf the sug gestion to those who will participate in it's blessings Read and think"
 Tho doors of the elibrary building were then thrown open, and for the balance of the evening the public inspected tho various departments of the hand some structure. The building cost $3OO,- 900; and includes library, art gallery and music hall,
 It is stated semi-officially that MT. Carnegie has decided to increase his donation for library to Pittsburg from $l,OOO 900 to S2,OOO,O00 The original donation was $500, 900.
 After light lunch at the Duquesne Club President Harrison was driven to the depot, where he took tho night train for Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-21
fail in my duty of reporting the facts

fail in my duty of reporting the facts through any negligence of hers. [ couldn't distinctly see what tho girls 1 wore, but iottad down seven dresses in my book. which judged would be modest and be omiIg.
 perceived that was in q fair way to havc very nice time. The loviest flakes or tue upper crust were all around me. 1t would have been a com pietc pic, if hadn't left my glasses at home. 1t is true that most of these ladies said nothing to me. I couldn't expect tbcnl to be too sociable, remem. bering how new was to tho first cir cles. But l couldn't help feeling at home when l saw how they chased mo about, and stood patiently in q good light while l made believe take notes on their costumes. Some of them turned their backs to me. it is true, but doubtless it was because that was the way they looked best so took no offence.
 l was sorry not to be ablo to return these attentions by jotting down a"cur ate descriptions of the lad es' costumes but. to tell the truth, l don't know any thing about dresses, except that they cost four times as much as they are worth : and owing to my unfortunate failing couldn sec them at q distance which seemed to me de,orous. At one time did steal up beh; ;nd a lady. who at Q casual inspection, promised points for my work on Anti Lean" but had got no further than to noIo that her costume began with pair of shoulder blades and SC ne powder, when her chaperona apr ared and dragged her away.
 This was not altogether encouraging and decided ;j:at it would not do to trust longer to my unassisted observa- tion. l Getcr,nIned to ask the next woman l met frankly, what she was dressed ln With this purpose in mind l strayed into one of the anterooms. There was woman in it, and her cos tune struck me as original and novel. though couldn't make out just what 1t was. l thought it would be easier to ask her about it when she was alone. than to wait till a lot of other women gathered around to laugh at my mis- takes. Nevertheless, 1 was somewhat em barrassed, and perhaps didn't word my question in just tho best way.
 ''Madam.' 1 said. "I am getting the costumes at this ball. Would you mind telling me what yon ve got on ?,'
 The haythin .' she exclaimed, do yez mame to insult a dacint woman that is doin' nothin' but her duty In removin' R gentleman and a plate lobster salad from the tluro av the sally mangy where he fell over his own feet, bein' in a hurry to get bite for young lady to ate ? I'll learn the likes O yez .'
 Then she hit me in the eye with a large wet mop, and proceeded to scrub ny features of my countenance with it. She had nearly obliterated mo en- tirely when a male servant rescued mo and drove her away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-21
LECONEY NERVOUS.
He is Subjected to Trying Cross Exam.
 nation.

He is Subjected to Trying Cross Exam.
 ination.
 CAMDEN. N. J., Feb. 21.-This is the seventeenth day of the Leconey murder trial. During the cross-examination of cited at times. He evaded many ques- and II can't say" The impression among the people in attendance was untavorablo to the prisoner.
 He stated that he never heard Gar rett Murray Say to any of the people around the place that ths last he saw of Annie she was out in tho shed scrap ing out q bowl for the dog.
 Mir. Jenkins read the testimony of Assistant Prosecutor Ridgway, in which he stated that on the day fol- lowing the murder I.cconey said to him: Sec. Garrett tells but one story. I'll stake my life on what Ee says" The prisoner denied seeing Mir. Ridgway, or making such a statement to him or any one else.
 Leconey told what they had for breakfast the fatal morning and then Said that Annie was in good spirits. Tho prisoner remembere that when he came in from the field Lingo's place at tho tablo was the same as whom he left.
 Tho defendant gave evidence of con siderable excitement at times while undergoing the ordeal of the cross-ex- animation When pertinent questions were asked he moved uneasily in his seat drew his forehead into deeper wrinkles. and asked to have questions repeated a number of times It was evident that he feared being entrap" ed into making some damaging admission and was guarding himself carefully. He drew tine distinction, also. in his answers between II don't recollect" and 'I cant say" conveying the inn pression by the latter that he might re- member II he tried. It is the general opinion that he has greatly damaged his own case by this line of proceeding. He has also contradicted himself in several quito material points, as we'll as contradicted the testimony of some of his friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-21
COMMUNICATIONS.
Questioning Father O'Donnsll. To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:

OEMOCRATs
 Reading the DEMOCRAT as also the American and the Republican, I find myself somewhat interested by the pas- sage at arms between certain Catholic and Protestant sharp shooters, and would like to find out the truth respect ing certain matters which I infer are among those at issue. perceive much that is good in the Catholic church and people, and, as native New Englander. l cannot well have other than a kindly feeling toward Protestantism and moreover, I would rather be truly a christian than a religious partisan. Being business man have not largely studied the subject of ecclesiastical diff ferences, and would be helped to defi- rite personal judgment (and perhaps others would be also) if the Rev Father O'Donnell would kindly answer the fol- lowing questions
 l. Does the Catholic church hold that the bible is the word of God giving divine instruction to men?
 7. Does the Catholic church favor the general reading and study of that word by it's people?
 $. l have sometimes read that copies of the bible (even the Catholic version) found ill the hands of the Catholic com mon people, have been seized by the priests or by ecclesiastical authority and destroyed. Do you think this to be true |? If so, why was it done?
 4. Does the church require or permit the vocal reading of the bible Gin any version) in it's parochial schools?
 D. Is the bible used in these schools Tn any way as text book or book of instruction?
 6. Does the Catholic church favor the highest practicable education of the masses of it's people in Catholic coun- tries
 2. Does it do so in Protestant coun- tries?
 8. If so, did it favor such general education before Protestant example made an imperative demand for it on the part of Catholic people?
 3. Is the word and authority of the pope, or of any ecclesiastical council at Rome. heldsby the church to be infal- l!ble?
 10. If an edict or instruction from the pope or ecclesiastical authority at Rome should conflict with any article of the constitution or any law of the United States or of our own state, which would Connecticut Catholics be bound to obey, the instructions from Rome, or the constitution and laws of their own country and state?
 Other questions arise, but as answers to the above may make them unneces- sary l rest here, subscribing myself a
 TRUTH SEEKER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-21

When I had removed the visible re- suits of this painful incident. I decided to find my wife and get her to help me with the dresses, but she was having so good time that hadn't the heart to disturb her, so I got myself presented to young woman who was said to le an auth ority on clothes, and with her as sistance l made out my list which was transmitted to the various papers. Now, l am far from being a man of q 1 suspicious disposition, and it never oc- l cured to me that there would be any thing the matter with the facts as she gave them to mo. d:d not take into account those little aninosities which lead women to roast" their rivals and ridicule the unfortunato. If l had thought of this might have questioned some of her statements and have taken the pains to read over what sho wrote in with her own fair hand.
 But I'didn't think of these things. and i was with a mind unclouded by impending sorrow that I dropped into the Morning New,' office day or two later to get the city editor to o. K. my bill I found the city editor taking with what took to be a lunatic escaped from his cage. but what proved on closer inspection to be my late kind host.
 This is an outrage" ho was saying. Look at this: Miss Van Chump. a charming young hud;' why. sir. she S nearly forty. tho gh she calls il twenty nine. She's been in vsterics ever since she saw this 'ucl sarcasm. Miss Nc Ballister black -au @, made decollete. and displaying the hoautlful contour of her arms. mock shoulders, etc.' Etc; great heavens
 Here is Mir. Fielding" said the city editor. he will exp.ain."~
 My dear sir" said I. lit was my en deavor to coniine myself to the naked truth
 Naked truth should think so Miss Annie Van Dam' my daugh ter sir. is said to have worn the charming costume which has been so becoming to her for the last seven years l desire to remonstrate."
 Then he proceeded. to remonstrate in Q nervous and excited manner, placing first one foot on the back of my neck and then the other. After a few min utes' argument of this kind the city editor was convinced that an injustice had been done. and he agreed not to o. K my bill, if Mir. Van Dam would with draw his libel suit. This mollifed him somewhat and I escaped with my life,
 There is to be another ball in Mir. Van Dams barn next month, but as yet have not received cards.
 HOWARD FMLDINa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-21
STARTLING REVELATIONS
IN THE TOWN CLERKS OFFICE.

Town Clerk Madden Claims His Books
 Are All Right. He Refuses To G" To
 Canada.
 Alter carefully looking over the town clerks report we find something pos itivsly interesting to the whole people of Waterbury The sons of Connecticut are foremost in the councils of the nation, but what would they be were it not for their mothers-God bless them! THEY HOLD THEIR OWN NOT ONLY IN THE STATE, BUT AGAINST THE WORLD. Think of it
 Ten hundred and sixteen babies arrived n Waterbury in the year of our Lord, 1889. No wonder we love our wives and we want everybody to know it. We have to furnish baby carriages for the whole of them. All the sensible people buy here In more than six years we cannot recall over three deaths of children whose car riAges were bought here. They ride easier They are upholstered better and are supe- rior in every way. And the price Well, that speaks for itself. We are always the lowest. Our supply will be here the latter part of this week. We are the peoples obedient servant, Waterbury Furniture Co, 20 Grand street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-21
MILLIONS FOR LABOR.
Favorable Report on Bill that Will
 Enrich Government workmen.

Favorable Report on Bill that Will
 Enrich Government Workmen.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The House Committee on Labor by vote of to 5 authorized favorable report or the bill introduced in the House by Mir Gest providing for the adjustment of ac- counts of laborers, workmen and me- chanics, arising under the eight-hour law.
 The bill provides that all claims for labor performed in excess of eight hours per day shall be referl ed to the Court of Claims to ho ad djudlcated upon the eight-hour basis. In all claims proven by worknen employed on be- half of the Government since Juno, 1868. tho workmen shall be paid for each eight hours employed the full price of a days work.
 Tho bill also provides that whenever sufficient number of claimants of any one class shall join in one suit, so that the amount claimed shall in the aggre- gate exceed $5, 600, they shall have the right to appeal to the Supreme Court.
 An appropriation of about four mil lion dollars will be necessary to settle the claims
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-21
A Silver Comprornise.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 21.-The Senate Finance Committee has unanimously agreed to report the bill raising the sil- yer coinage limit to four millions per month. and making it compulsory upon the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase the amount of silver bullion and issue certificates thereon. Under the law now the Treasury is supposed to purchase two million dollars worth of silver bull on DOT month; but it does not. Senator Stewart, of Nevada, says that the bill will pass the Senate. and that John Sherman will vote for it. This is regarded as substantial vic- tory for the silver men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-21
Empires for the Players League.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2l.-Secretary Bun- nell. of the Players National League, to-day announced the eight umpires who are to serve the Players League under the double umpire system dur ing the season of 1890. Their names are: J. H. Gaffney, Worcester, Mass. Robert Ferguson, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Alonzo Knight, Boston; Robert t Matthews, the once famous pitcher. Philadelphia; T. F. Cunning. ex- catcher of the Boston and Athletic clubs, Fall River. Mass; Charles Jones. ex-outhelder of the Boston and Cinoin- nati clubs, New York; w. H. Holbert eX-catcher. New York, and Ross Barnes of this city.