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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
A MONSTER AEROLITE
1t Was Found in BRAZIL and Weighs Nearly
Twelve Thousand Pounds

It Was Found in Brazil and Weighs Nearly
Twelve Thousand Pounds.
In May, 1888, the National Museum
of Brazil came into final possession of
one of the largest meteorites or aero
Htes that has ever been known to fall
upon either of the American con tinents
The noble specimen weighs lis
pounds and originally laid embedded in
the ground near Bendege creek, in one
of the most inaccessible portions of
Brazil The cost of transporting it
from the place where it first struck
American soil was betrayed by Baron
Greatly. The survey of the route and
preliminary arrangements occupied
three months; its journey to the capital
commenced November 25 1887, and it
was nearly five months later be.
lore 1T was finally landed at the little
railroad depot in the wilderness, from
whence it was transported to Rio
Janeiro. During the four months in
which it was being pulled, pushed and
rolled by man and mule power through
the trackless forests. over steep mount.
aims and sandy wastes, it crossed over
100 streams of all sizes, was taken over
one mountain chain 8, TOO feet in height,
besides smaller elevations. All of this
In region where the best roads are
only mule paths. A better idea Of the
difficulties these scientists encountered
IN securing their prize may be had from
a knowledge of the fact that total of
of ITO days were consumed in moving it
from Bendego Creek to the railway sta
ton, distance of only 71% miles. The
pluck and energy exhibited by these
gentlemen in moving this giganti: air.
stone to their national museum is a Gu.
rious commentary on the scientific ideas
of the early part of the century, which
denied the existence of such bodies as
Louis Rannhlin
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19

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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-19
THE EVENING DEMOCRAT.
A FAMILY NEWSPAPER.

Fuoilshed every afternoon, Sunday e.
cepted' at No 1853 South Main street,
Waterbury.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05
TWO WOMEN
And why They Are Single Takers.

And Why They Are Single Takers.
brooklyn Citizen.
Miss Lillian Headifen is an active
member of the Eastern District Single
Tax Club, rarely missing any of the
meetings. Her rare musical talent and
sweet disposition have endeared her to
tho members Asked as to the reasons
which induced her to accept the single
tax, she said: II first attended meet
ing of the Eastern District Club on invi-
tation of Mrs. Deverall, who asked me
to come and sing. Solely to oblige her
went, Knowing little and caring less
about the single tax. was content to
feel that, where my good friends, Mr..
and Mrs. Deverall we're, my life, at
least, would be safe. We'll, when my
turn came, sang my little part, and
later. when the discussion came on,
found my Indifference gradually disap-
pearing, and before the evening
closed l was as vigorous in my
applause (size, cts. considered) as any
person in the hall. A few more meet
ings and was anxious to join the club,
:nd hero am" said the little lady with
emphasis, enlisted for the war Be-
foro joining the ranks | supposed that
at hest the single tax people were a lot
ct visicnaries who, seeing tho poverty
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05

fal sensation. Passing through a lone
" street near the river | was surprised
at meeting young and pretty girl-'at
least she appeared so in the dim light OF
a distant street lamp-who carried in
her hand some three or four bouquets
which she offered for sale.
will monsieur have bouquet?'
she asked in sweet, musical tone, hold
ing out to me well-arranged collection
Of beautiful flowers.
''rhey are very pretty" said I, taking
them in my hand; and then, somehow,
] could not help adding: land so is
their fair owner"
Monsieur will purchase and assist
me-" she said.
do you, then, really need assistance,
mademoiselle?"
why else should / be here at this
hour OF tho night, monsieur"
"And why here at all? This is an.
unfrequented street-about the last in
the world should have selected for dis
posing of luxury most suited to wealth
and fashion"
She sighed and reached out her hand
for the bouquet held.
What is your .price?"
"Five francs"
"a large sum-"
Monsieur will romemb erit is winter,
and towers are scarce"
| handed her the requisite silver coin,
saying:
ITO aid you I will purchase; for
though Hove flowers, would not other
wise indulge in the luxury at such an
expense"
She thanked me, and seemed about to
pass on, but hesitated and said:
Gould monsieur direct me to the
house of good physician who would
turn out tonight to see patient for a
small sum-
ANY friend of yours ill?'
My mother" with deep sigh and
downcast look.
lam medical student, with some
experience among the sick of the hos
p'als. If you caro- to trust the case to
me- l am at your service without
enarge'" said, feeling already deep
interest in the fair girl.
'oh, how shall I thank monsieur?"
one cried, with clasped hands and an up
saru' grateful look. Pray follow me,
Doctor"
one turned and moved at rapid
gaee down the street toward the Seine.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05
: MRS. CHERRY'S POCKET.
A Domestic Exploration Expedition Bar
rem of All Results.

A Domestic Exploration Expedition Bar
rem of All Results.
my dear" called out Mrs. CHEEKY to
her husband when they were about
ready to start out to make short call
the other evening, won't you please
stop to the closet in our room and get
my glove-buttoner out of the pocket Of
my blue satteen dress and bring it to
me when you come down stairs?"
Gail right!' replied Mr.. CHEEKY,
obligingly.
Ten minutes later Mrs. Cheery's voice
again ascends the staircase:
"Why don't you hurry down, Albert9
I'm all ready"
"l'm looking for thatglove-buttoner,"
replies Mr.. Cherry from the hot, dark
depths of the closet.
"Oh, yes" responds Mrs. CHEEKY.
''It's right there in that blue satteen
dress pocket"
Five minutes pass, and Mrs. CHEEKY
says little sharply:
"What are you doing, Albert? les
most eight o'clock"
''Trying to find that internal pockoti"
my dear!"
Il don't believe there's any pocket in
the darned dress!'
ALBERT, If you can't do a little thing
for me without swearing about it, you
need not do it at all.
81 don't care, I can't find any sign of
pocket in the dress. You sure there's
one in it?"
"Why, of course I am. It's on the
right side of the skirt and-Albert, are
you swearing?"
''Tll do something worse than swear
If that internal pocket doesn't show up
pretty soon!"
''Oh, we'll, s'pose can come up and
get it myself; youanever can -"
''You needn't come up I've set out
to find that pocket, and I'll do it or tear
the dress into rags in the attempt"
Two minutes pass. There is queer
grinding, painting noise in the closet
Mrs. CHEEKY hears it and says:
'Pm coming up myself. You never
can find any thing!'
SWELL, I'd like to know where in tar
nation you women hang your pockets!"
snorts CHEEKY, bursting from the closet
red and furious. ''l've turned the skirt
wrong side out and back again fifty
times; I've felt over every inch of it and
held it wrong end up, and hanged if
see any sign of pocket. I'll just
be"
"Albert, hush!"
Poor CHEEKY! know just how he felt
| I've often been bafned In that way my.
self. I've been married ten years, and
I've tried again and again to find my
| wife's dress pockets for various pur-
poses but mostly when I've been trying
| tofilch from her pocketboo]t, and hanged
| If could over find that pocket-De.
| tro!t Free Press. :
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05
PENNYRCYAL.
I'D the web wrapped meadow-land there

=. the web wrapped meadow-land there
passes ..--o-.,
,cbild for some late butterfly achase,
-, a. she trcadcth down the scared grasses
az shv wild odor rises in their place.
ras mario of this odor swift enfolding
a. ,asser.by whose feet have CHANGED to stay.
ID the mcadcw.lands no more beholding,
i mock through the vanished years he takes his
way
"A Glands once moro in sweet, forgotten
places, .
and hears the voices silent long ago;
,thiIo In the low-roofcd house he sees dcarfaccs,
A. IN those other days, fit to and fro.
II. bcars again the rush OF children's daughters
~ T,,,ouchout the cobwebbed garrett surge and
ring:
M .ees again from down far-reaching rafters
~ punches of pennyroyal sway and swing.
rooment only and the sweet dream passes
The child and butterfly fit to and fro,
,rba shy wild odors from down'trodden grasses
rbrourhout the autumn morning come and go.
Nh more swings pennyroyal from low rafters,
Holding sweet peppermints and sage and
thyme
yetdothe sarrets with theirherbs and daughters
I,uger and haunt US like some sweet old
rhyme
Lucy E. Tilley, IN Harper's Weekly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05


and then one of the ruffians bent down.
ward and lifted trap-door and from
the dark pit below issued a noisome
smell. l beheld my intended grave,
and shuddered and shook like an aspen.
But why stand there and die like
dog, without single attempt atescape?
At the worst it could be but death, and
there was bare possibility that might
get away. | fixed my eyes on the door
which opened upon the stairway, and
with single sudden bound reached it,
but found it fast locked. Then as the
hands of the rufIians seized me, with
murderous intent, l uttered wild
shrek: the door was burst in with a
loud crash, and in a moment the room
was filled with gendarmes. l saw that
was saved, and tainted and fell.
The four masks, the fair decoy, and
some two or three others concerned in
that murderous den were all secured
that night, and subsequently had the
pleasure of giving my evidence against
them and seeing them all condemned to
the galleys for life.
The place had been for some time
suspected and the decoy marked. On
that night detective had secretly fol-
lowed the girl and myself, and, after
ascertaining whittier she had conducted
me, had fastened to bring a body of
gendarmes to the place. The delay OF
the ruffians in their murderous design
had been just sufficient to save me.
scardely need add that never again
volunteered to accompany distressed
damsel on secret adventure while re-
NAMED in Paris .-,Chicago News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05
who Reaps the Harvost9

Boulder Mont, Age
The Helena Journal says that ito
those who doubt that benefit to a city
helps every individual thereof, it is only
necessary to state that conservative bus
mess men estimate that the price OF
real estate in Chicago has already adj
vanced more than the amount which the
Worlds Fair will cost that city, and tho
harvest has not commenced" 1t will
puzzle the average individual to see how
the rise in real estate should benefit
"every individual inhabitant in Chica-
co." 1t looks as though only the land
lord is the chief person to be benefited.
There is no indication that wages will
be greater, that the merchant will BIO
able to make a greater profit on his
money, that work will be easier to get.
Rent is the only thing which is to be
higher, and it will be higher not through
the energy and enterprise of the land
lord but solely through the work,
the presence, the energy and the enter
prise of the very men who will be COM
PEELED to pay the higher rent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05
HggRYL. BIOSSAT, Business Manager.

by me, reloined the girl, passing out Of
| the room by another door.
did not sit down, but walked over to
the bed, where the patient was living
very still-so still, indeed. that | could
not detect any Breathing. A woman's
cap was On the head, and the end of \
sheet concealed the face. | ventured to
turn this down carefully, and beheld
! the eyeless sockets and grinning teeth
OF human skull.
started back In horror, and at the
same moment tho door by which the
girl had left was thrown open, and iii
marched, one after the ether, four tall
human figures in black gowns and
masks knew at once, then, that
was to be robbed, and probably mur-
dered' twore heavy diamond pin and
ring, carried 4 valuable gold watch, and
had In money about my person somo
nVe hundred francs, but not O single
weapon OF any kind. Resistance being
therefore outof the question:, felt that
my only chance-if indeed there was d
chance-was to conciliate the rutiians
and buy myself off. With presence of
mind for which | still take to myself
considerable credit said at once:
:" understand it all, gentlemen, and
you will find me very liberal person
to deal with. There is one thing I value
highly, because it is the only one l
have, and l can not replace it-that is
my life. Every thing else of mine is at
your service, oven beyond what have
| with me-"
Let us first handle what you have
here" said the first speaker.
| Immediately took out my pin, took
off my ring, drew out my watch, pro-
duced my pocket-Dook and purse and
| placed them all in his extended hand.
"You make me present of all these
now?' he asked
"Yes, on condition that one Of you
will forthwith conduct me to the Streets
replied.
At length the principal spokesman
turned to me and said, in very cool
| and methodical manner:
Monsieur has acted moro like gen.
tleman than any other person we ever
had dealings with, and if we could, con-
sistent with our business, oblige him,
we would be happy to do SO; but I'M
| fortunately we are governed by rule,
which is law with us, that dead men
tell no tales and we think it will
not do to make an exception in this
case. We will, however, in considera-
ton of monsieur's gentlemanly behav-
! ior, be as mild and lenient as possible
in doing our duty, and grant monsieur
five minutes for saying his prayers"
! "You have, then, resolved to murder
| meg" I asked.
Monsieur uses very harsh term, but
we will let that pass. You will have
five minutes yet to live by that watch. "
The villain then held my watch to
the light. and felt indeed that the pre-
cious minutes of my life were numbered.
A dcath-like silence then reigned in
that gloomy apartment for some time,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05
TRUTH our OF DATE.
Republican Campaign Bosses Resort tt
Lios Instead of Arghme nts.

Republican Campaign Bosses Resort to
Lics Instead of Arguments.
Having already held up the course OF
the thieving but brilliant and ener.
e. 1ic Matte Quay as anexample worthy
to be followed by the numbering bosses
of the Democratic campaign, we can do
no less than emphasize the lesson by
reference to the famous red-white-and-
blue campaign book lately issued by
the Republican Congressional Campaign
Committee. 1t is . gaudy pamphlet
bearing presentments OF lincoln and
Grant and Its full title is "Republican
Record Made During Nine Months OF
Congress. One page contains this
statement:
These are among the bills passed:
l. A Federal election law.
2. A protective tariff law.
g. Silver restored.
L. Obstruction knocked out.
g. A just pension law
g. Contract labor forbidden.
E. Convict labor forbidden.
g. An effective labor law.
O. TheAmerican hog indicated
TO- A uniform bankruptcy law.
IT, Two more new States.
H. Six new ships for the Navy
49, Harbor Notifications
a. Supreme Court relieved.
Is. Shipping bills.
To borrow the phrase of the New York
Sun, here are 'eight lies in less than
two inches" AS the authors of this
pernicious bit of mendacity know per-
fectly, a Federal election law, a con.
tract labor bill, convict labor bill, an
eight-hour law, uniform or any other
bankruptcy law, law for the re-
lief Of the Supreme Court and ship
ping bill are all among the measures
which in Wasteful and vicious session
of ten months the Republican majority
did not pass. What they accomplished
in the period was to pass the Mckinley
robbery, elevate Tom Reed to tho car
ship ct preterea-nar!
But all that Is not to the point. The
Repu blican bosses are lying for exactly
the same reason they have been steal
ing-because it pays. And If Flower
and Brice are to be in the race they
must begin to lie and steal, too. 1t
matters not much what the lie is so that
the country gets from them no truth.
The truth is out of date.-Chicago Even.
ing Post Qnd.).
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05
The single Tax and Perjury.

Boulder Age.
The Miles City stock5rowers' Journal
complains of the assessment returns OF
Custer County but can fad no remedy
"when individuals put in lists to which
they are willing to swear" The jour-
nal ought to be able to sec that sys.
tenn Of taxation which SO en-
courages perjury, which makes the hon-
est man pay great deal higher proper
ton of taxes than he should, must be
faulty system, and the journal should
therefore be willing and ready to study
the reasons presented by any other pro-
posed system which promises justice tc
all. Tho Single-Tax is such System
and all that it's advocates desire in an
impartial examination Of its plans and
the reasons therefor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05
Blafne's Reciproc ty Scheme.

As Mr.. Carlisle says, the Blaine sort
of reciprocity with South American
countries will not help our farmers, be-
cause countries which formerly imported
breadstuffs and provisions are now ex.
porting them and will soon be able to
supply all South America on better
terms than we can. And it will not
help our manufacturers 'unless it is
combined with the stipulation that the
like privileges are not to be granted to
any other country" Even if 1.-The most
favored nation" clause in existing
treaties does not forbid such sJipula.
ton, yet the interests of the Latin
Americans would forbid it, for they will
want to buy their goods where :.ey can
get them cheapest, just as IL, now do.
~-Chicasa Times
TX
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05
PITH AND POINT.

Dyspepsia is said to be unknown In
Japan. So are boarding houses.-Ram's
Horn.
--He--"You are a puzzle to me-"
She (coldly)-"Well. YOU had better
give me JPN. Y. Herald.
--Tom-"What a quarrelsomo fellow
he is. BY the way, do you know what
his name is?" Jack - Eyes; Make:
peace. Yankee Blade.
Mrs. Jason--s'When thoy tic up q
railroad they don't actually use rope,
do they?" Mr.. Jason-"No; 1T is gen.
orally done With string Of resolutions"
The Interior.
Mrs Strikefre, why are you set
ting the alarm for a. nj ?" my hus.
band always comes little after that
hoiir, and he shan't catch mo mapping
when he comes. Epoch:
Marriage is; indeed, lottery"
sighed Tomnoddy, after tiff with his
wife. Sand we both drew prizes" re-
turned the lady. "Ah!" said T., some.
what Modified. Eyes; you got capital
prize and l took the BOBBY" Evansville
Signal.
Mamma Ito Johnny, who has spent
his money for candy and has none left
to buy top)-"You can't cat your cake
and have it, too" Johnny-"When I've
eaten cake l would like to know who
has got it if I haven't. boston Tran
script
Then you have made up your
mind, young lady, never to get mar
ried?" "Yos, sir. I'll die an old maid"
"But if some young man were to pro-
pose to you?" ''Ah, that would be a
different thing Observation-Disclosures
istische Blnetter.
-"And if you should evor come to
Berlin, my dear sir, you will always
find me ready to receive you. Pray al
ways come to my place." "rhanks, my
dear sir, am charmed to have met you.
May ask If you are hotel-keepor?"
mo, photographers. ''-EAogende Blat-
ter.
Adult Son" Mother. does girl
mean to encourage or discourage man
when She" Mother-"My son, there
Is no need of going into details. Whena
}rl starts out to either encourage or
discourage man, the man never has
my doubt about what she means."-
Good News.
-(Scene: Uptown Palace Cafe. Group
of "Genials" around u table. Terrible
Prcdicameqt of Colonel Nevertreat,
who, who pounding the table to en-
phasize one of his favorite oaths, acct
dentally touches the belly Waiter
(suddenly appearing)-"What shall it
be, gentlemen?"-Puck.
1t was growing late, and papa crept
down stairs to warn the young people
that it was too damp to sit outside any
longer. II don't see why you have to
ask me for my hand, Tom," he heard,
as he reached the door; ''you've been
keeping it all tho evening"" Papa
quietly retired. -Harper's Bazaar.
--Imperious Monarch Ito Prime Minis
ter)-"Order my most exalted state
robes and instruct the lord keeper OF
the privy seal, the grand lord of the
Imperial bed-chamber, the grand knight
of the wash-basin and all the rest o!
the chief functionaries to be in readi.
ness for the coming visitor to our
realm" Prime Minister (trembling)-
"It shall be done, sire. Your gracious
pardon, but who is coming?" Impe-
rious Monarch-"I dom know his name,
but he is an American railroad ticket
SELLER. Y. Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-05
W You REALLY NEED Ass1srAScrp,

- YOU REALLY NEED AssIsrANcE?"
met. ''Ns "nea We
=. n less than five minutes we had
s,. so'ea adreadfulquarte among narrow
H., ssss' old buildings, and soualid-look-
sas people, some of whom glared at us
IS we passed. '0 ~ 10
sta;s. naa now reached the foot of the
int - anu my guide pushed open door
tol,oa small, dimly lighted room, and |
r p,,0 ' with some misgivings. There
D as ? bed in one corner, and on it ap-
Still. nu'i'ah form lying very
said ~ haSe brought doctor, mother"
Tine .ae girl, closing the door.
tom0 sse was no reply, and she turned
,sotha. ~ you be seated, doctor? think
naaas ave out few minutes to spare.
aMa'sseile'' said l, shortly.
#a'aas shall not be detained long