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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Sudden Death of a Newspaper Writer.

RED BANK, N. J., March 19.-William Jay Kellett, . we'll known newspaper correspondent, died suddenly at his home here of apopiexy, at the age of S7 years. He was at one time the agent of the Associated Press for Monmouth County. Some years ago he started tho Long Branch Mirror, but tho paper had a short existence. Mir. Kellett was also a successful writer of fiction, under the nom de plume of "Wandering Willie. i"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Troubles of Glass Workers.

PTTsBURa, Pa., March 19-The strike of the Liverpool stevedores has caused 8 sudden scarcity of chemicals here, and William Dillon, secretary of the Ameri- can Flint Glass Workers Association, said yesterday that many factories would in all probability be compelled to shut down. The flint, tableware and chimney manufactures will be the heaviest losers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
The Naval Inquiry.

BROOKLYN, March 19.-Several wit nesses testified that a number of sailors had been unduly or harshly punished during the last cruise of the Enterprise. Paul Henig was apparently one of the worst abused men aboard. He testified that he was knocked of his feet by blow from Lieutenant Iagersolls fist He gave graphic description of the oc- cnrronco
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
The Freestone Cutters Trouble.

BOSTON, March 1a.-The New England Freestone Contractors Association Com mittee appointed to confer with the New York Freestone Contractors on the trouble with the Freestone Cutters union, reports that the New York men said the association was right and must go on without the union until the latter receded from it's arbitrary position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Pennsylvania's BoNrd of Pardons.

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 19.-The Board of Pardons considered several cases but no decisions were announced. The case of Joseph and David Nicely, of Somerset County, murder in the first degree, was continued, and permission given to take testimony outside of Somerset County.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Escaped from the Omcers,

HAMILTON, Ont, March 19-Thomas Boggs of Pittsburg, Pa., an ex-furniture dealer of this city. who failed some time ago, with liabilities of $5O, ,OOO and small assets, was in the city last week and one of the creditors had capias is- sued against him to arrest him for debt. Boggs got wind of the affair and when the sheriff and officers went to his mothers house to arrest him he had left for the states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Citizen Train Start, Around the World,

Citizen Train Starts Around the World.
 TACOMA, Wash. March 19-Soon after a. m. George Francis Train left the Tacoma Hotel for his trip around the world and was driven to the steamer Olympia. Cannons were fired at the start, bells rang and the steam whistles blew on all sides. Four hundred people accompanied him to the steamer Abyssima, which he will board while at anchor of Victoria, B. C. MT. Train says he can buy a steamer in case con nections fail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Dr. windthorst Will Wait.

BERLIN, March 19.-In the lower hous of the Prussian Diet when the public worship estimates came up Dr. Wind thorst stated that it had been his in- tention to review the position of the Catholics in Prussia, but owing to the uncertainty of the political situation he had concluded to postpone his remarks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Why tho Chancellor Resigned.

BERLIN, March 19.-It is stated that the difference between the Emperor William and Prince Bismarck consists of the refusal on the part of the Chan cellor to accede to request by Herr Windthorst, the leader of the clerical party, to restore to the Duke of Cumber- land, the claimant of the throne of Han over, the larger part of the Guelph fund
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Another NJine Explosion,

Heaton, while descending a manway in Packer colliery, No. 4, at Lost Creek, set fire to body of gas. Two miners. Fred Foltz and Charles Link, were killed by the explosion of the gas, and Heaton was so badly burned that his recovery is doubtful
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19

The store is the largest and finest in this part of the state, and in point of equipment is surpassed by none. The proprietors have a thorough knowl- edge of the Dry Goods business, and with large capital, and the introduc- tion of modern methods in the man. agement of the business, customers may rely on getting the best possible value.
 The Stock is entirely new, and is the largest, best and cheapest assort- ment of Dry and Fancy Goods ever shown in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
A Move in the Right Direction.

It is said that Rider Haggard has turned vegetarian, and finds that he can work longer and to better effect on a meatless diet. One would think that, when writing some of his blood-curdling tales, he subsisted on an exclusive diet of raw beef. Perhaps his stories will be less startling hereafter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
The Liverpool Dock Strike.

LONDON, March 19.-The strike of the Liverpool dock laborers shows signs of collapsing. The leaders of the strike have lost control of the men, and the latter are very much disposed to arbi- trate; New hands are arriving at a rapid rate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Arrested for Obscene Writing,

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 19.-Dr. J. O. Whitney, of Pawtucket, was ar- raigned before United States Commis- sioner Douglas on a warrant alleging that he caused to be mailed to Charles E. Lincoln postal card upon which was written an obscene word He pleaded not guilty, and gave bail in $l 900 for examination next Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Purchased by Hon. Frank Jones,

CONCORD, N. H., March 19.-It Is au- thoritatively stated that the block of Concord railroad stock, consisting of 5,19O shares, owned by the Northern Rail road, has been purchased by the Hon. Frank Jones, President of the Boston & Maine. The price bid is said to have been over $15O per share.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
John J. O'Brien Dying.

NEW YORK, March 19.-JohnJ., O'Brien, late chief of the Bureau of Elections, leader of the Republican organization in the Eighth Assembly District is very ill with Q complication of diseases. He is expected to survive but a few hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Manager for the Giact.

NEW YORK, March 19.-Charles L. Farrington. of Holyoke, Mass. until recently paymaster of the Hadley Thread Company's works at that place, has been appointed manager of tho New York Players League Baseball Club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
A Sewer Through Solid Rock.

WILMINGTON, Del, March 19.-Bids for building an intercepting sewer one and a half miles long in this city, much of it through solid rock, were opened here last night. Of nine bidders John Jacoby, of Bridgeport, Conn.,, was the lowest. His bid was $49, ,416.4O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Death of Samuel w. He.ter-

KINGSTON, N. Y., March 19.-Samuel w. Hester, formerly superintendent of the Brooklyn Eagle office, and later con tractor at Poughkeepsie, died here last night, aged 7S years. His son, Samuel, is president of the Brooklyn Eagle As
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Anxiety in France.

PARIS, March 19.- The Temps, the Debats and other leading French jour- nals display anxiety for the future in consequence of Prince Bismarck's resig- nation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
I. F. HUDSON.
Stai6 6htShoes ForGent|emsn'

These shoes you can change ach day from one foot to the 'the1, which prevents them rom wearing over on one side, and consequently makes them asy and comfortable. They Ire H AND MADE of the very best of French Calf Skin. and made in 1 , 3 f and 5 widths. We have the exclus- i've sale of these shoes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19

BALTIMORE, Md, March 19.-The tug Enterprise caught fire off Drum Point and burned all night. She will be 8 total loss. The captain and crew mar rowly escaped with their lives. They were brought here on the steamer Vest moreland
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
More Arrests in Now York.

NEW YORK, March 19-Two more deputy sheriffs have been arrested, and it is expected that the Grand Jury will and more indictments. There is . great stir in local political circles over the arrests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Will Lead to 8 Rupture.

VIENNA, March 19.-The Austrian Gov ernment, press and public greatly fear that the resignation of Prince Bismarck will lead to rupture of the peace alliance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
A Fatal Fall Down sta,r.

BoRDENTowN, N. J., March 19.-veron- ica Smith, aged 75, fell down a flight of stairs at St. Francis Convent at Bsv- er!y, rev miles from here, and was killed. She never spoke after fallina.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19

Tumor Three Inches in Diameter.
 ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, March 19.-Er- nest Ryan, a young man living near Con- overs Beacon, had tumor three inches in diameter cut from the back of his head. It had become painful and dan gerous. The operation was successful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
The Emperor and the Armx

BERLIN, March 19.-The Emperor has called a meeting of the commanders of the various army corps. He had a con ference with the Minister of War last evening"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Voting tor Village President.

voting tor Village President.
 AMSTERDAM, N. Y., March 10.-At the Fort Plain charter election David G. Hackney pem.) was elected village president by 76 majority
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Ryan & FitzmauriCe,
 No. 72 Bank St., Opp. P. 0. ~ REPAIRING.

Fitzmaurice was for four years in the Few England Shoe Store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-19
Pianos! Organs!

HOSE intending to invest n . 11ANO l or ORGAN will do we'll to consult - ,efore purchasing, as can save you 1ssn ,25 to $75 on every instrument. Psop,o nay say how can he do itl It is this 6o >ells direct from the manufacturor end A0 10 large store rent to pay and ethee ~ .'enses attached te Q store. have 1ho .gency for tho eel. braksd MASON C 1AML1N Pianos and O1sans, and 1Ae iamous HAZLETON BROThERS PiaA0, STERL1NG'S and othsn, oa1aio0n16 nailed free.
 R. c. FORBES. s
 12E south Main OtrooAl
 ~ Orders for Tuning, Claani1g a01s Repairing pEomDA1Y as4snAsA to.1
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27

"It may have been noticed" says
the Galveston News. "that the widow
OF Jefferson Davis. since his death.
signs her name ". jefferson Davis
Many persons doubtless suppose she has
added the nams Jefferson to her Chris
- name Varina. But this is not the
proper explanation. V. is the abb,e-
Walton of veuve, the French for widow,
and it is the custom in Louisiana, and
perhaps in other part, of the South,
for widows to place that letter before
the Christian names of their deceased
husbands. V. Jefferson DAVIS simply
means the widow of Jefferson Davis"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27
Fed With Live Rabbits.

A big crowd stood in front of James
Burns animal depot yesterday and gazed
in through the open door, where in the
rear of the store was visible big glass
box, in which writhed and twisted three
of the largest boa constructors ever
brought to this country. They were part
of consignment of animals recently
shipped to Mr.. Burns.
''lt's almost time for the rabbits to ar
rive from Brooklyn" said James Burns,
the son of the proprietor, land when
they get here Ill show you sight worth
seeing. Those three snakes are big ones,
and measure IA, Is and % feet in length,
respectively. The biggest one is over
thirty inches in circumference The long
sea voyage always makes them hungry,
and they generally take three rabbits
apiece before they are content togo into
torpidity. Then they require no more
feeding for several months. These are
genuine African boa constructors, and the
largest one is worth $500"
At this juncturc the man from Brook
Ign arrived with basket. and inside Of
it covered three fat rabbits.
''Ah," said Mr.. Burns, ''now I'll show
you something" He lifted one of the
Dummies out of the wicker cage, and,
raising the top of the glass box, dropped
it inside.
Two of the snakes were quiet, but the
largest one was raising and lowering its
scaly head against the glass and shooting
out its fOrked tongue, as though it knew
what was coming.
''Brer Rabbit" did not appear at all
frightened, but ran over the scrpents'
backs and finally shifted at the small
head of one of the enormous reptiles.
For moment there was pause, thea
came sudden flash and the rabbit was
caught in the powerful jaws and quickly
crushed to death.
For few moments the boa fOndled
the dead rabbit and licked at it as est
does kitten, altar which it again seized
its prey by the head and slowly swallowed
it.
The other rabbits were saved for .
later feast.-IN New York World.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27
Points on Salads,

NJ. Henri de Vilmorin, president Of the
Botanical Society of France, recently
lectured before the Royal Horticultural
Society on the subject of salads. He
spoke Of the nutritive value of salads due
to the potash salts. which, though pres
ent in vegetables generally, are elimins-
ted in the process of cooking. These are
some of the plants he enumerates as be-
ing used in France for salads: Lettuce,
salad. common chicory, barbe de
capucin, cured and Batavian endiveA
dandeliOn in its several forms of green,
watecresses, purslane in small quantities,
blanched satisfy tops, Brussels chicory,
the roots of celeriac, hampton and radish,
the bulbs of stachys, the stalks of celery,
the flowers of nasturtium and yucca, the
fruit of capsicum and tomato, and, the
South of France, rocket, pieridium and
Spanish onions. Various herbs are added
to French salad to garnish and flavor
it-chervil, chives, shallot and borase
flowers. In addition, many boiled veget'
ables are dressed with vinegar and OIL.
The lecturer exhibited specimens Of dan
dclion. barbe dc capusin. and witlooi,
both varieties of chicories, which ne
commended to the notice Of gardeners
rs most useful and palatable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27

time that found no opportunity fo, .,
proposed chat. However, the mvs,s u'
was solved, as | supposed; and tbo"ai
half sorry that it should have had s,,cS ~
prosaic ending, went to sleep that n;ah.
feeling confident that my rest was not S sa
ing to be broken by any midnight anna;
ton, for under the circumstances Pa"r
would hardly dare to repeat her visit
But was reckoning without nv bos.
Even before had fairly lost myself ~.
panel door swung open, and in stennaS
the little girl in her dimity gown r and
before could reach her she had ses,aS
herself ut the piano.
without word I slipped past be,
and stationed myself at the end Of ~.
instrument; but, though her ewes re-s
wide open, she took no notice of me and
then and there it dawned upon me that
the child was sleep walker.
$50 intent was | in watching the q,
preston of her face that in leaninr "a,
ward | Knocked book from the corne,
of the piano. The noise brought N.
little player to herself. and with a lonn
drawn breath she turned and looked a.
me.
ooh, where am II she cried. becin.
ming to sob. And when had succeeded
in soothing her, | took her up the hidden
stairway and saw her snug in her bed
without having disturbed the housekeep.
er's purring slumbers.
"When the next day | related nv e,.
pericncc there was no end of curiosit,
concerning the haunted room, but Ayics
was chiefly interested in the child.
81 never dreamed that Rose was 80
fond of music she said. And the dis.
covery proved a happy thing for Rose
for Avice not long after had her put uu.
der instruction, and to-day my gentle
ghost enjoys an enviable reputation Is
pianiste. v IIarper's Bazaar.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27
Men EmbrOidererS

Mcndiug gloves is not the only femi-
nine art in which men have learned to
excel. Everyone is familiar with the
Irish embroidery on linen lawn wrought
in fairy stitches in patterns of vine and
flower with thread so fine that it is al
most invisible. This is not the work of
the fingers of pale nuns, as sentimental
lists would have us believe, but of the
horny hands of the sons of toll
in the north of Ireland-mcn who work
in the fields during the summer and in
the winter employ their time with this
dainty ladies' work.-Nep York Tribune.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27
IDA 7.

I am at pence with all of life to-day
$50 long I've sailed n troubled. angry seal
o, precious thought. can have found the
way
Will lead me back to sweet tracquillity?
Lost faith, los: hope. lost love am 10 End?
Ifthis be SO then surely God is kind.
strange new strength seems to my spirit
born,
4 subtle something-chili of tear and
sigh
That came rs quiet as the rose at morn
Unfolls its petals to troubled sky,
Serene amid the elemental strife
So walked my soul into "a fuller life
The summer skies were never half so blue.
The birds sang never half so sweet a lay
So long, so long the time, il Ger knew
A Joy SO tranquil as know to-day.
| wonder if It's so with other men,
Or have only come to live again?
God knows the heart" ah, pitiful TO view
That SETTLING furnace OF misdeeds must be,
Where passions still their horrid race re-
new
Hot-fngered imps that weave mans des-
tiny
But lie today upon my heart has laid
soothing hand, and am unafraid
life OF worldly pleasure unrestrained,
Compared to this To-day Of peace, Wre
naught.
So long my heart has struggled. overpained.
So long my soul a quiet refuge sought
Supernal bliss! in this new day find
Sweet recompense for all that lies behind.
-lCharles +. Banks, in Arkansaw Traveller.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27

The mercenary character of the mat.
rimonial alliances contracted by titled
personages in Europe is illustrated by
the publication Of some letters received
by New York lawyer asking him to
arrange a marriage between some
wealthy American hciress aud scion
OF the imperial family Of Austria. An
Astor was preferred, if one existed still
unmarried, but was not necessary. the
conditions being youth. wealth and
beauty. Large money was promised
the lawyer in the event of a successful
match, and an intimat ion that a mum.
Der of officers in high position were
ready to secure similar services.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27

The young Emperor of China is dis
playing a good deal of vigor as a re-
former. He is inquiring into every de-
pariment of his Government, and is is
suing oricrs for the removal of abuses.
He recently published a decree requir-
ing periodical returns relating TO the
strength of the army. in order to pro-
vent officers from drawing pay for
troops which did not exist. He ha,
also abolished large number of IN.
necessary Government places in the
provinces. He has attacked the Pekin
police force for their negligence and
has ordered the provinces to reform
their police service. Altogether he
bids fair to be progress i've aud en-
lightened potentate.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27

romantic episode in General Crook 8
courtship is related by his cousin,
Frederick A. Crook. The General was
stationed at Cumberland, Nd, during
the war. and his sweetheart, who was
tho daughter of John Daily. proprietor
Of the G.ade' Hotel in Oakland, was
temporarily living near Cumberland.
The DAILY family were strong Southern
sympathizcrs. and a brother of Mary
Dty was in the Confederate army.
Young Crook secured leave of absence
and called on his sweetheart, spending
the night at the Daily home. About 1
o'clock he awokc to find dozen bayo-
nets at his throat and his room full of
Confederate soldiers. Crook surrend-
ed. and before daybrcak was on his
way to Libby prison. where he re-
manned until exchanged three months
afterwards. The information was
given by Mary's brother, who was one
OF the captors. Since his marriage to
Mary DAILY General Crook had been a
good friend to the young man, towards
whom he never displayed the s!ightcs:
Icscn.n cnt
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dbe neekIp fflessenper
PUBLISHED NEEKLY BY
ALBERT eIENVENU.

A number Of capitalists have fitted
out a fast steamship at San Francisco
for seal poaching in Bshring Sea. As
every skin Is worth S12 50 these CAPT
talists believe that Illicit scaling is
profitable. They have no fear of being
apprehended by the Government author
tiles, as the revenue cutter Rush can
only make eight knots an hour, and the
Bear is equally slow. 1t is intended
that the poacher shall make twelve
knots an hour, SO that she can kill seals
wherever she pleases and then run
away from the Govern ment vessels:
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27
Largest Flowers in the World.

The biggest flower in the world was
recently discovered by DR.. Alexander
Schadenberg. 1t was found on Mount
Farag, which is situated on ono OF the
southeastern PHILIPPINE Islands. The ms
tive who accompanied DIR. SchadenOcis
called the flower ''bolo." The bolo III
bloom is five petalled flower, nearly
yard in diameter-as large as a carrias'
wheel. \ single flower weighed owe,
twenty-five pounds. The five petals =.
the immense flower are oval and creamy
white and grow around a centre hllea
with countless long violet hued stamen''
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-09-27
Sold.

Mrs. Slimdiet TO new boarder)-
That is poundcake, Mr.. Starver.
New boarder carefully netting a
piece)-What did you pound it with?
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-09-20

the ward.room Tugs about constant
iy increasing stock of soiled linen
until some port is reached where
laundresses do abound. Then there
is a great wash day and gigantic
laundry bill. Here again is a diff
Guilty, for hemethods of foreign laun-
dresses, especially in the tropics are
primitive. Mostly the linen is
dumped into a stream and beaten
with stones until it is fairly clean and
dreadfully ragged. A favorite meth.
cd with shirts is to tie stone in the
sleeve and thrash the garment about
in the water. West Indian laundres,
ses, mostly black and always extor,
tionate, are famous throughout the
navy.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-09-20
Naval Urifol ms.

The only other creature on earth
that has more clothes than any officer
of the United States Navy, says the
New York Star, is Saratoga belle.
There are full.dress coats, and short
coats with hooks, and dude coats,
with trousers to match in each case ;
helmet hats, two or three kinds of
caps and even regulation neckties.
Then come the Overcoats, and after
that the swords. All of these things
are extremely expensive because
they can be procured OF only certain
tailors and matters. To make matters
worse there is the perpetual threat
of some radical change in uniform
that shall render everything in use
utterly valueless. In the matter OF
linen the naval officer has much his
own way, but even here he labors
under certain disadvantages, fol
many ships, perhaps most ships have
insufficient provision for laundering
and each officer must carry an enor'
nous amount Of collars, cuffs and
shirts. Jack washes his own clothe,
with the captain or admiraps permits
sion, and hangs them aloft to dry, bu
would hardly be dignified for an
officer to do this. AS a consequence