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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
THE GoLO-BEATER,S ART.
Its Main Features Arc the Same as in
 the Time of King Solomon.


 the Time of King Solomon.
 "Are you aware that the main fea of my business have not been alt ... for several hundred years," remarked a gold-beater recently to Chicago News reporter.
 "It may appear surprising, but it is true. nevertheless" he continued. "No one has yet invented machinery that will supplant the manual labor which devolves upon the gold-beater. The same form of mallet, the same sheepskin bats and almost similar ways ot hand ling the gold foil are in vogue now as in the time of King Solomon. In those days the gold-beater was considered a first-class artisan. That the same opinion holds good to-day is evidenced by the fact that there are but three or four gold-beating establishments in the United States. Tho method of manu- sacture of to-day is almost counterpart of that in vogue centuries ago. See, here are several employees who are busily engaged in striking what appears to be a square piece of marble. But that square substance which the work man turns at every blow is composed of numerous layers or sheets of sheepskin vellum. Between these sheets are the precious films of gold. Our gold is re- ceived in long ribbons wound about spools. These ribbons are an inch wide and about as thick as ordinary glazed writing-paper. The ribbon is cut into inch pieces and then again into three parts, which, when beaten between the sheepskin vellums, will make 100 sheets of foil. To give definite idea of the amount of surface a gold dollar will cover in foil, it has been estimated that the coin will make 100 sheets, each four inches square. So, you see, one dollar will, if converted into foil, cover 1,6O0 square inches, or little over eleven square feet. A beater can hammer out 1000 sheets of foil in four hours. One would think that the beater's work was of the most arduous nature. That steady up-and-down motion with. the heavy mallet is deceitful. The wonder full elasticity of the vellum causes the mallet to rebound to the required height each time it falls"
 "How about the manner of packing the foil for sale and delivery" the beat CT of the precious metal was asked. 'Oh, that, of course, has been im- | proved upon. Should novice attempt to pick up one of those films of gold to place it between the leaves of the spe- | cially prepared decorators book it would fly around at every breath, and become a worthless tangle of zephyrs. The expert gold-beater Hips the foil into the book so dexterously that he seldom | spells sheet. The composition of the book paper is secret. I could talk for a week upon tho various details of my 1 business but I have already stated enough to convince one that this most ancient art has not changed materially for long time. It remains for the com ing generation to solve the problem of gold-beaters' machinery"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
ASSASSINS CONFESS
The Mayor of New Orleans
 Called to the City Prison.
PANIC AMONG THE ITALIANS.
Fleeing from the Oity Until the Excite.
 ment Blows Over.

The Real NIurderers Said to be in Gus
 tody-News Kept Back Until After the Examination on Tuesday-Th The Patriotic Sons of America to Hold a Mass Meet ing Tonight,
 NEW ORLEANS, Oct. %. - About o'clock Mayor Shakespeare was sud denly called to the parish prison and was Afterward seen coming out with bundle of manuscript in his hand.s It is said that two of the prisoners made . confession.
 The police will neither confirm nor deny the truth of the report, but an attache of the Mayors office told re- porter that the murderers are in cus- tody, and that the alleged confession would be kept secret until the examina- tion on Tuesday,
 The panic among the Italians here continues. Dispatches from Pensacola a say that in the past two days large numbers of Italians have been arriving in that city from New Orleans. They areIbeing watched by the police, and if wanted here will be easily arrested: They are refugees who have thought 1t wise to leave New Orleans until the excitement blows over.
 There was a secret meet ting of the committee of fifty for the purpose, it is supposed, of devising means to enable them to offer big reward.
 There is 6 mass meeting called for tonight by the Patriotic Sons of Amer ica, an association composed exclusive ly of American born citizens, who will, no doubt, take some action toward as- sisting the authorities in capturin 6 the entire gang engaged in the vile conspiracy.
 The district attorney, on account of the disturbed state of~the public mind, has agreed with the attorneys for the trial to another date. Commissionel Bearham will in all probability be ap' pointed Chief Hennessy's successor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
NEWS OF THE DAY

MT. Balfour, Chief Secretary of Ire. land, has arrived at Dublin.
 H. 0. R. Lawrence, a nurse at Belle vue Hospital New York, is under arrest for asssuIting a patient.
 The Uorvills Soap Company's works at Saco. Me-, valued at $s,O00, were en- tirely destroyed by fire. Insured.
 Russian advices are to the effect that the cholera has extended from Persia to Bagdad and is destroying many vic tims.
 Mrs. Mary Mcknight committed sui eide at Chester, Pa, by taking laudA- mum. Family troubles and drink were the cause.
 Alonzo H. Laws, carpenter and builder, Boston, has gone into insol- vency, owing $1S,0O0, with no unen- cumbered assets.
 The Union Baptist Society of Tre- mont Temple, Boston, unanimously accepted the resignation of Rev. Emory J. Haynes, their pastor.
 The machinery of the State fair at Birmingham, Alabama, was started a button at Lenox. Mass.
 The famous Baby Bunting case of Campbell vs. Arkuckle was argued be-
 
 N. Y., yesterday afternoon. Arthur Lumley, the we'll known arr tist and illustrator of New York city, has become totally blind through the growth of cataracts over both eyes. L. F. Letter the Chicago millionaire, denies the reported engagement of his daughter to Sir Charles Hall, the boon companion of the Prince of Wales. Jerome Swe ct, the Providence (R. II ice peddler, who killed his wife by pouring kerosene upon her and setting her on fire, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to State Prison for life.
 Mrs. Annie Wilmarth, the daughte of wealthy parents, is a voluntary prisoner in Raymond Street Jail, Brooklyn, where she was first oom- mittsd for being drunk in the street. An unhappy marriage drove her to drink.
 The Government steamer Sti etto made several intellectual attempts to re. cover the body of the son of Rear Ad. miral Case, drowned at Bristol, R. I. | It was found near whore the young man sank. by Captain Waters wreckinR | crew from Newport.
 The New York city representatives | of both the Adams and United States | Express Companies deny in the most positive terms that there Is any truth In the report that negotiations are on | foot to effect @ consolidation of the two companies.
 The directors of the poor of Pennsyl vania are holding their 18th annual meeting at Lancaster. A large number of delegates from the various counties of the State are present. James L. Graham of Allegheny presided and Judge Livingston made an address ot welcome to which L.. c. Colborne o Somerset responded. Routine business occupied the morning session.
 The Eastern Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States ad journed at Reading, Pa., after de. ciding to hold the next annual meeting in Harrisburg on the third Wednesda! of Oct. 1891. The special committee ol the theological seminary at Lancaste presented report urging the necessit! of the erection of a suitable buildinl for the institution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
Ask.d that Balfonr be summoned.

DUBLIN, Oct. 22.-During the progress of the conspiracy trial at Tipperary Counsellor Dillon, on behalf of his that a summons be issued to compel the attendance in court of Mir. Balfour, there to state on oath what had been said by him in his Newcastle speech. During the presentation of his argu- ment in support of the request for the issuance of a summons for MT. Balfour Mir. Dillon's remarks were listened to with not altogether suppressed excite ment.: The bench refused to grant the re- quest of counsel for the defence, saying that it could not be the medium for ac- complaining anything illegal or i'm proper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
An Oil Suit for a Big Amount.

P1rrsBuRe, Pa., Oct. 22.-An oil suit, involving $35O, 1000, has just been de- cidsd at Morgantown, w. Va., in favor of the plaintiff, 0. J. Garvey & Co.,, vs. E. NJ. Hukill. The defendant had for feited lease of 3S0 acres in the Mt Morris oil field, which the owner leased to Garvey 6 Go. The latter put down several wells, which proved good, and then Hukill brought suit to regain possession of the lease. The property Is valued by the plaintiff at the amount named.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
MRS. BIRcHALL's APPEAL.
She Asks the People of Canada to Save
 Her Husband from His Terrible Doom.

She Asks the People of Canada to Save Her Husband from His Terrible Doom. WOODSTOCK, Ont, Oct. 22.-The peti- ton for communication of Birchalps sentence has been coolly received by the public. Only about one in every fifty appealed to will attach their signature to the document, although it has been greatly modified.
 The refusal of the public to indorse this request for clemency has greatly grieved Mrs. Birchall and her sister. They hoped if not for the prisoner, at least through sympathy for them, that the business men and citizens here would do what they could to say @ them further disgrace. But thus far the sympathy of the public ceases when asked to sign the petition.
 Mrs. Birchall has just issued the fol. lowing appeal in behalf of her husband:
 COMMERCIAL HOTEL,
 WOODSTOCK, Ont. Oct. 9. sign the accompanying petition for the com mutation of my husbands sentence. l shall be indeed deeply and truly grateful if you will help me to save him from the terrible doom which awaits him. Yours truly,
 (StgneO FLORENCE BIRCHALL.
 Birchall has completed his autobiog- raphy, which makes over 200 foolscap pages, and is about closing Iwith New York publishers for the sale of it. His price is $2,00O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22

THE key to the policy of Speaker Reed and the republican party is contained in the closing sentence of the speakers Utica address, when he threatened the democrats with the bayonets of the United States government. He means that the republicans will rule by fraud if they can, and if they fail, force shall be their last resort. These are revolu- tionary words for the head of a parlia- mentary body to use, and in the purer days of the commonwealth would have startled the country but in our times, when the constitution has been cast into the waste basket, and usurpation is bet ter than justice, the public is not sur prised at anything.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
Pure Rye WhisLey

TS bottled by us under the brand G. O. l Taylor Pure Rye. Rock candy is pure sugar. The two, in combination, make a syrup that will relieve the most stubborn Cough or Lung Trouble. Buy the candy and any leading druggist or grocer will supply the G. O. Taylor Pure Rye by the bottle or dozen. Our firm name should be on each label and over each cork. CHES- TER H. GRAVES X SONS, Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
A GOOD FARM

We offer fer sale very desirable Farm of 100 Acres, about seven miles from Waterbury and five miles from Naugatuck. Its fine meadows cut over 60 tons of hay this year It has fruit in great variety; woodland from which $1000 worth of railroad ties can be cut, besides much small hickory, good fences, good water, 8 large good style house, barn room for 30 head of cattle, and the land is we'll en- riched. It is truly good grass, stock or milk farm and is offered low. Waterbury y property might be taken in exchange.
 A.F.AbbOtt x Son, Real Els. .AgtS.
 Masonic Temple 102 Bank St.
 Open Tuesday and Saturday ev'gs z to o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
Weather Indications.

wAsHINGToN. Oct. 22.-For New England, Connecticut and Eastern New York: Con- tinued cool, fair weather; variable winds.
 For New Jersey: Continued cool, variable winds; fair weather: rain.
 For Western New York; Fair weather; vari- able winds; generally easterly; stationary temperature; rains during the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
Killed While Stealing a Ride.

I LocKPoRT, N. Y., Oct. 22.-Joseph !Lowery was killed by New York Cen tral Railroad train. He stole a ride on . gravel train, and it is supposed he
 fell between the bumpers. He was IA
 years old. His head and arm were en-
 tarely cut off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
You May Not Think So.

But it is fact, that Aliens New Discove cry for Piles has never in a single instance failed to cure chronic and obstinate cases of all forms of Piles, no matter of how long standing. Do you have a soreness and itching often at night Don't neglect these symptoms. Aliens New Discovery will c are you. We know it. It is an en- tireIy new treatment. Call for free sam pie. Regular size 50c. Sold at Dexter & Co.'S pharmacy. cor East and No. Main Sts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
Joint Discussion Solicited.

BOSTON, Mass, Oct, 22.-The Demo State Committee has invited the State Committee to e joint of thealobby influence at the State House and party responsi- bility therefor, to take place between Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge and Hon. George F. Williams.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22

rNIsTRIcr OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate U Court Oct. 2i, 1sg0.. .,
 Eatato of Katherine Kelley,l late of Waterbury, ia said district, deceased. ,-....,,.
 The Court of Prooate for the district of Water hnrv hath limited and allowed six months from inc date hereof, for the creditors or said kstate ssho neglect to present their accounts, properly stfesteti within said time, will be debarred re coverv All persons indebted to said Estate are rrsnnested to make immediate payment to
 isA"S' KATE E. COYLE, Executrtx,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
rusntx RookmaIss,s IndiOtsd.

AsBURY PARK, N. J., Oct. 22.-It is said that the Monmouth Grand Jury. which has finished it's labors, has found indictments against twenty Monmouth Park bookmakers for vio- lating the law prohibiting gambling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
Governor Hisl fin the West.

CANTON, O., Oct. Governor David B. Hill of New York made the opening address of his engagement in this. the Sixteenth Ohio district, in this city last night. He confined his remarks to the Tariff subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
MeetIngs This Evening

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY ss Probate Court D FS.Ste U of Bernard Riley, late of Waterbury in fad District, deceased. ,,,.
 fine court of probate for the district of Water h,rS hath limited aud allowed six months from ,he date hereof for the creditors of said estate tn exhibit their claims for settlement Those ,eho neglect to present their accounts, properly attested within said time, will be debarred a Teeovery All persons indebted to said estate s'rc contested to make immediate payment to "iS FREDE RICK J. MURPHY,
 Administrator with Will annexed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22

A swITCuMAN in Prussia had hard decisio to make the other day. When he was about to attend to the switches for an approaching train he saw his little girl running to him with her clothes on fire. He did not leave his post. but set his switch first, and then ran to her assistance. The child died of her wounds, but the train passed safely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
Jame J. Madden
$25,OOO- Proposals for Bonds of Center 2nhnn1 nishrinh

14OPOSe1s 4O2 1OHUS OA OSHtSA-
 School District,
 CEALED proposals will be received by O the undersigned until p. m. Wednes- day, October 29, 1890, for, the whole or any part of twenty five thousand ($25, ,000) dollars of the bonds of said district. Said bonds are the remaining part of an issue of $125, 1000 authorized by act of the legis lature and are for one thousand ($1 ,000 dollars each, with interest at four per cent. payable semi-annually at the Waterbury National bank, and are due and payable ten thousand dollars at the expiration of % years from May 1, 1886, and fifteen thousand dollars % years from May 1, 1886. The committee reserve the right to reject any and all bids, as they may deem for the interest of the District.
 C.B. WEBSTER, Chairman Dist. Com. Attest, AUGUsTUsJ J. SMITH, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22

THE czar of Russia is reported to be re- ducing his excessive corpulency by chop ping wood. His present size seems to afford altogether too good a mark for some of his subjects when they go out gunning for tyrants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

BG:ter-MaEket firm. Creamery--Eastern. 23c. h24 c.;WesLern. 22c.a24lfc.: Elgtn, 20 ca 25H.: imitation. l6c. .al9c Dairy-Eastsrn, half urkin tubs, lsc.a23c.; Eastern, Welsn tubs, 17c.a2oc.; Western. L2c:alUc. Factory
 Cheese e-Market firm. Faceory-New York,
 chedder, vNc.alnc. .Creamery-New York. part sklIns, Go. .R7I6c.; full skins, %. .a3c.
 ERgs-Market steady. Eastern frsts, 23c {. Canadian nrsts, lSc. .c10c. Western first ., l9cs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
On His Third Year.

Dr. Gill is now on his 3rd year in Waterbury and the s4th of his practice as physician and surgeon. The doctor is noted as the only regu- lar graduate of medicine and surgery in this part of the state making an EXCLUSIVE SPECIALITY of chronic diseases and female complaints Dr. Gill is strictly office practitioner and goes out only TO contnements and special chronic cases. The doctors greatest success is in the treat ment of Ner ouS complaints and diseases of the Urino-Gental organs, in both sexes from what ever cause. Seminal weakness, impotency. ner- vous debility and all private dis ases are rapidly cured by the doctors combination method. In all cases his terms are moderate. monthly ay ments, medicines free, and he shows special con sideration for the worthy poor. t'ffice-155 So. Main street. Open daily, except Sundays, 3 to o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
NEW YORK MARKETS.
BONDS.

NEW YORK, Oct. 21.-Money on call to-day and 4I6 per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

kW- Secretaries are requested to send in the q stes of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs Spd to notify us of any changes of regular meet lag nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Second Advents.
 Mattatuck Drum Corps.
 Amphion Club rehearsal. Excelsior council, No. 2, O. U. A. NJ. Waterbury Temperance Alliance. Court Fruitful Vine, A, O. F, of A. Mattatuck council, No 713, R. A. Eureka chapter, No %, R. A. M.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
NOTICE Voters To Be Made.

THE selectmen and town clerk of the l town of Waterbury will be in session for the purpose of admitting to the cleo tors oath those found qualihed, in the po- lice court room, City hall building, on Wednesday, October g, from 9 o'clock, m. till o'clock, p. m., and will adjourn from time to time until Monday, October 27, from o'clock a. m. until 8 o'clock D. m. Also, if necessary on Monday, Novem- Der 8, from 9 o'clock a. m. until o'clock, D. m., for the purpose of admitting those only whose qualiit ations mature after October 27 and on or before election day.
 E. w. PINNEY,
 MAURICE F. CARMoDY,
 F. J. BROWN,
 Selectmen. James J. Madden, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22

HASINO THEATRE.
 Henly PiMcus, Manager.
 Every evening at 8 o'clock. Popular Prices, 1Oc, 2Oc, 3Oc. CB- Matinee Saturday at 2:30, 1Oc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22

Q. 6 M. T. MALoNEY, PRoPRIEToRs.
 oFFIoE-15s South Main Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-22
NOTICE.

Those that owe me livery bills, money loaned, notes, 6tc., will please settle the same at once. All bills that have run over three months I will take so cents on the dollar If you can not pay that, call and get re- ceipt. Respectfully Yours,
 s, A, Wheeler,
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-12-02
THE MIsslON OPENED.
services at trinity Church I.asl
Night and this Morning.

RI, r,;..;or n, T,;,;,n IN NJ ,h,r,,
'e ''''eo" '''S ,'' S, .""''"
opened last night with deeply interest
ing service. conducted by the Rev. Mr..
Ki,son. Af,cr n brief opcninp service of
L..,,. ..a -. ~ U;,.a. 49,.
"s''" ""' P'"ss'' 1'' N'''o" "sheo
the congregation to engage IN silent
prayer for few moments; to pray that
he ,n;yb, s,enk the words of truth with
nowrr nnJ Inn, they might fnli n. seed
an yood vro,,nd In their hearts nnd hiring
forth fruit.
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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-12-02
OFFICERS SWORN IN.
THE CEREMONY TOOK PLACE
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
J. T.. Rankin, Chairman OF the
Board Of COmlnissiOners, Ati.
ministers the Oath-Proceedinxs
Of the board.

Of the Board.
J. l.. Cathey, the newly elected clerk q
the Buncomhe county superior court pre-
sented his official bond in the sum of SO
600 to the board of county commission
crs yesterday and was sworn in for tn
term of four years by the chairman of tn
board.
J. J. Mackcy, register of deeds, mex
presented himself and his bond. He cam,
just as though he was used to it. His bone
was $4,000 and he was sworn in. II,
never WINGED under the ordeal.
| Dan Reynolds, the sheriff. who ha.
kept the lawless people OF Buncombc in 6
state of abject terror for two wears
walked up to the desk with a pleasan,
sort of a smile after his friend Mackey
had finished with Chairman Rankin
and presented his bond, amounting to
$4,000. This is divided into bond oi
$25, 900 for state tax, $4,000 for the
county and school tax and an official
bond Of $4,000. The sheriff looked
highly gratitied and did not appear at all
embarrassed at the ceremony which he
seemed to know was inevitably coming.
He wassworn in and appeared glad of It.
A. IL. Starnes, Buncombc's choice for
surveyor, was sworn in by the chairman
on presenting his bond of $4,000, and
DR.. l.. B. McBraycr, the new coroner, on
giving $4,000 bond was treated simi.
larly. The latter says he is just as will.
ing as you please to sit on body and
tell a jury how to find proper verdict.
K. Patterson, clerk Of the criminal
court. renewed his bond in the sum OF
$1,000, and it was accepted.
7. c. Campbell. Reems creek; Jesse H.
Sumner, Limestone; W. J. Melton, Fair
view; l.. II. Ellcr, Flat creek; 7. F.
Rogers. French Broad; and &. NJ. Whitta.
more. Ivy, newly elected constables were
sworn in.
This morning treasurer ]. II. Courtney
presented his bond in the sum of $50 900
and it was accepted. He was then sworn
in tor the term.
1t was ordered that L. ]. Aston be given
the insurance on the court house tor the
next year. The sheriff was authorized
and instructed to keep all wagons and
drays from standing in the space at the
south side of the court house.
Retail liquor license for six months be
ginning Jan. l, was granted to ]. b.
Steele, at the Battery Park hotel, Hamp-
ton & Featherston, w. o. Muller, Frank
O'Donncll, q. A. Sorrells. John O'Donnell
x Co.. Jas. II. Loughran, Frank Lough-
ranand A. G. Halyburton.
]. A. Reagan and II. A. Gudger were
delegates from the county to
he immigration convention which meets
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-12-02
IN SECRET SESSION.
Parnell's Fate an Leader to he DE.
cided To-Day.

LONDON, Dec. 2.-Parnell was present
IN the library of the house of commons at
10 O'Clock this morning. His supporters
among the Irish members of the house OF
commons were also present and con-
ference was held between them and their
leader.
Pursuant to the adjournment ycster-
day of the Irish members of the house of
commons, to consider the advisibility of
removing Parnell from his position as
leader OF the nationalist party, they gath
cred in room of the house of commons
at noon. Parncll was the first member
OF the party to arrive. During the pro-
ceedings reporters were excluded from
the corridors.