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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-22

her trouble, she poured out the whole
story. Poor Pedro could only exhort
her to be faithful and reject the wick
ed advances. Again and again came
came the Marquis to press his suit,
offering to buy off Pedro, anything at
all that money could do in order to
carry out his wishes. But Pepita was
infexible, and at length, seeing that
he could not induce her to fly with
him, he determined to carry the girl
off. Under cover of a dark night he
and his band of braves came down in
to Havana, succeeded in gaining poss-
ession of the girl, and bore her away
to the house of Villafores. When
Pedro heard Of the news he was in
despair. He knew the power against
which he had to contend he distrust-
ed the police but he had heard of
the new Captain General, and went
straight with his story to Tacon.
Tacon heard it through, babe him be
of good heart and say nothing, and
that he would see both himself and
his betrothed righted. Tacon desired
above all things, that the Marquis
should not escape. Accordingly there
was no display of force and no noise
made. A few days after some work
men appeared at the gates of the vii
lahores estate to ask for work. They
were taken to the superintendent and
examined. When a fair number had
gathered in the grounds a sudden rush
was made for the door of the fortress,
all the exits were guarded, and the
Guardia Civil, in the guise of work
men, revealed themselves, armed to
the teeth. The Marquis was captur-
ed in the very act of rushing out to
see what the disturbance was. Pepita
was found within, a Gagged dove. Both
were taken to Havana and brought
before the Captain General. Pepita
told her story. "You have heard
what the girl says" said Tacon, turn
to Villafores sis her statement true ?"
$50 far as my part in it goes, yes"
"You carried her off, then ?" Eyes"
"Why ?" because loved her and
could win her in no other way" You
wish to marry the girl then There
was silence in the room. 81 ask"
"Do you wish to make this lady your
wife ?" eyes, / do" Tacon moved
his hand, and, summoning a guard,
said: Bring me a priest" The
face of the Marquis heightened, and
he pleaded for short time for pre-
paration. The priest was brought
and the marriage ceremony was per
formed there and then. Captain
General Tacon congratulated her on
her newly acquired rank and fortune
and offered her the hospitality of the
palace for a few days. The Marquis,
he said, might return to his estate to
make fitting preparations for the re-
ception of his bride. He was escorted
on the way thither by the same band
of the Civil Guard that had brought
him a prisoner. The Cuban roads
are lonely, and on the way out, it is
said, the Marquis assaulted member
Of the guards and endeavored to break
from them. He was shot down.
Little accidents of this kind often hap
pened to obnoxious or dangerous per-
sons in Cuba A few days after the
Marchioness of Villafores, who sue
ceeded to all wealth and estates of
her late childJess husband, was mar
ried to Pedro, the artisan, who was
raised to dignity corresponding to
his new observation-disclosures, Letter.
--ees-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-22

Witty sayings are as easily lost as
the pearls slipping off broken string
but word of kindness is seldom spok-
en- in vain. 1t is seed, which, even
when dropped by chance, springs uT
into fower.-Sigourney.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-22

Many a congressman envies the
mosquito. His bill always goes
acknowledgements Truth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-22
1T FAD

Acbethoy would ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS those who
euflcr from this distressing complaint; butfortu-
natoiy thcirgoodness does notend here. and those
who once try thom will ind theso littlo pills vau-
able in 90 many ways that they will not DO viii
Hing 10 do without them. But after allefck head
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-22

Headache. yct Carter's Little Liver pins are
equally valuable In Constipation curing and pro
venting this annoying complaint. while they also
correct all disorders OF tho etomnch stimulate tho
liver and regulate the bowels. Even II they only
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-22

Sick Headache md relieve all tho troubles fncf.
dent 20 bilious state Of tho system. such a.
Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Distress afte2
eating, Pain In tho Side, &c. While their pnoso
remarkable success has been shown In curing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
Lives OF Insects.

It is we'll known that Sir John Lub-
book has shown how long insects may
live when kept out of harms way. The
create st age yet attained by an insect,
so far rs known, is that reached by a
queen of an ant tformica fusca), which
lived in his care until August 8, 1888,
when she must have been nearly fifteen
years Another queen of the same
species died at the advanced age OF
thirteen years. He has now a queen
of another kind of ant (Lasius niger
which is more than nine years old,
and still lays fertile eggs, which pro.
duce female ants" He has also work
ers of Lasius niger and Formica fusca,
(which were At least seven years old. u
At the other extreme of insect longev-
ity stands the May fly, or Ephemera,
the type of fleeting existence, those
insects having the reputation OF living
bat few hours or day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
Private Blake,s Blouse.

The New Haven Palladium of last
Saturday published story on the au-
thoritv of its Wallingford correspondent
to the effect that while engaged in the
inspection of Company K, Second regi-
ment, last Thursday, Lieutenant Greene
took from the pocket of soldier S
blouse personal letter and deliberately
proceeded to read the same. Notwith-
standing the absurdity of the story the
members of the company were repre-
scented as highly Indignant, and the
falsehood quickly circulated through
the state.
Yesterdays Palladium contains the
following paragraph:
The Palladiums correspondent IN
Wallingford. who sent in an article in
reference to a private letter which it
was alleged Lieutenant Greene read
while conducting an inspection of Com
pany *. now writes that he did the
| lieutenant an injustice, although it was
not done Intentionally. The article was
written under a misrepresentation of the
| facts.
Lieutenant Greene received a commu
nication, yesterday, from Private Blake
| from whose blouse he is alleged to have
taken the letter. MIR Blake says the re
port is entirely without foundation, ane
that he has no recollection of anything
of the kind having occurred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
TWO GREAT VICES.
An Interesting and Instructive Ad-
dress by DR. NJ. j. DonOhuo.

An Interesting and Instructive Ad-
dress by DIR NJ. j. Donohue.
The Young Mems Catholic Literary
held another large meeting
last evening. The Rev Father Mulcahy
opened the meeting and said, among
other things. that their example was
being followed in other towns of the
state and complimented them for their
efforts He then introduced the speaker,
DIR NJ. J. Donohue, who read an inter
esting paper on "Intoxication and Inn
morality" subject to which he had
given great deal of thought, and con.
yinced his hearers Of the degradation OF
these vices.
He first gave short analysis of the
human body, showing the strength and
weaknesses of each organ. lntoXlca-
| ton which lays many strong ones low
is the prevailing evil of the day. he
said the body is made up of flesh and
bones, the former of which is, if exam
ined closely, seen to be composed OF
minute cells. which after awhile veal
away from the excessive use of intoXica
ting liquors. and the victim is untitled
! for work. The stomach, liver, heart anC
BRAN are affected in the order named
| The nerves are unstrung, and IN chronic
cases are Just opposite to what they
should be. immortality, he made known
to his hearers, was most degrading
vice, and descends from parent to chill
dren, even to four generations. This il
a case of ''sins of the parent visited OF
the children"
1t was a well handled subject, and on
which surely left seed in the hearts o
| the hearers. Remarks were made b,
John j. Splain, John Moriarty, an'
George H. Shrieve prominent under
taker of Boston, who gave some interest
ing information on embalming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
WORLD OF SPORTS,

The fight between Ed Mcdonald of
this place and Fred Geralds of Hartford
to have taken place last night. did not
come off, the mon fearing police inter
ference. The fight will take place with
in week.
Captain Pierce of the Bridgeport polo
team has accepted the challenge Of the
New Haven team to play series o.
games for $500 or 81 900.
The Providence New England team
has been abandoned and the men who
were backing it are now trying to get
their money into the Atlantic club.
Ex-President Bancroft wants to wager
Manager Burnham 500 that the Atlantic
association will not be in existence
August /, 1890. He says New Haven
and Worcester are the only good ball
towns in the circuit
The scores in the six days, AZ hours.
go-as-pou-please race, at Manchester, at
the close of the second day were Cart
wright, 101 miles 1 laps; Messier, 99-11
Connors, 97-2; Davis, 95-4; Hegelman
95-1; Herty, 941; Golden, 93-2; Taylor
1913; Fox, 1913; Tracy, 6s-16; Guer-
zero, $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
RAILROAD REPORT.
Annual statement of the Railroad
Commissioners.
NEXT Door TO APo1iiEcARY HALL.

Annual Statement of the Railroad
Commissioner.
The annual report of the railroad COM
missioners was issued yesterday, for the
year ending December 80, 1889.
The Thames river railroad bridge was
the most notable construction of last
year. The only approval asked for con-
templated road was the branch of the
Hartford and Connecticut Western from
Tariffville to the Massachusetts line.
The corporate existence of the New York
and Connecticut Air line ended October
%, and the New York, Bridgeport and
Eastern succeeds it. The Hartford and
Harlem project is dead.
The capital stock of the various roads
has been increased 81 .4S9, $50: total debt.
81 1853 1868 funded debt, So, 713, ITO. IA
and current liabilities, $1,759, 1885.
The gross earnings were SIS, 4S6, 1878. 81
an increase of $647 ,S36.23 or 3.44 pei
cent.
The operating expenses increased 12..
SO per cent, and were $500 per cent OF
the gross earnings. The net earnings
drew an increase of 81 ,532 ,995, or 80. Il
per cent. The dividends ranged from
4 to 10 per cent, and averaged 5 per cent
or $57, 11S, 900 of capital.
There are l ,1S4 single track miles, and
with sidings 1906. The passenger
traffic was 100000 more than in 1886,
an increase of At per cent, and the tons
of freight were 196,S33 more.
The railroads have generally complied
with the order prohibiting heating with
common stoves and some roads have
made progress toward steam heating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05

Fire in Portland.

PORTLAND, February 5,-Fire broke
out in Waverly hall building last night
at $50 and in ten minutes the rear OF
the building was enveloped in flames
An oil stove in the vincihity of the
scenery had exploded, setting fire to the
building. The stage and scenery were
destroyed and hole burned through
the roof. The Portland club room and
Swede society were also burned out.
The hall was to be occupied by A. o.
U. w. Middlesex lodge last night and
their visitors to the number of 400,
tables being already. set and loaded with
edibles, but everything was so wet down
that the banquet was postponed. The
loss is about 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
THE DOG WAS KILLED

And His Master Had n Very Mar
row Escape From the Same Fate.
Isaac Beach of Forestville, a we'll
known republican politician, came ar
losing his life at the railroad crossing
near the depot in that place, a day OF
two ago. Mr. Beach had to cross the
track to reach his place of business and
usually crosses as the $40 passenger
train on the New England road comes
into the station.
Ordinarily the engine stops before
reaching the crossing, but that morning
owing to a wet rail, the brakes did not
hold and the engine was upon Mr. Beach
before he was aware of it. He Jumped
from the track, but was hit by the
and whirled around and then fell back
ward and away from the track. His
dog, that was following close behind
him, was run over and cut to pieces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
LOCAL LIN Els.

Try Phelan's Cream Java Coffee at
80 cents. Remember the number is 81
East Main street, Platts block.
FRESH LAID EGGS twenty cents dozen
at Ladd's. Everything cheap and good
at this popular grocery house.
Go to the Union Tea Company, for
good tea, coffee and spices, No 70 South
Main street.
Bring your repairing to LAKE, STRoBE1
& Co, the jewellers. Nothing is too diff,
ficult for them to handle and every iol
is warranted, at and Exchange place
Have you purchased one of those
caddies of tea at Phelan's Tea Store
Price 81. If not, do so. They are supe-
rior in quality, strength, flavor and
price. Don't be mistaken in the num-
Der. 1t is 81 East Main street, Platt's
block. -...I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
WOMAN'S GOLD STARE.
\ Bad Habit Which Causes Great Dc
of Hard Fprtipc.

\ BAD Habit Which Causes 81 Great Deal
of Hard Feeling.
have passed through q room filled
with wcll-GrCsScd. well-educated and
supposedly well-brcd women, where
was a stranger to all, and | have felt
that it would be Il less painful matter
to ascend the scalfold for my execution
Afterward meeting these same ladies,
perhaps l found them kind and tender
hearted. and never consciously wound
ing another.
Yet this habit of coldly staring at a
stranger had grown upon them without
their knowlcAge. l have seen this
habit carried TO its extreme a. summer
watering places. Little girls and young
misses cultivate this cold and critical
stare. and l am often surprised to see
the rulirncss and terrible lack of careful
breeding which these elegantly-appar-
eled small damsels from our "best So
cicty" exhibit on the streets in this re-
Spcct.
| have noticed groups of young girls
with their school books on some of our
most fashionable streets, and have seen
them haughtily gaze at the people whom
they passed or met, and have heard them
give vent to peals of laughter before the
unotfending victim of their bad breed
ing was out of earShct.
If the fashionable schools which teach
young girls how to walk and sit, and the
proper manner in which to enter a room,
would also teach them how to look at a
stranger in a respectful and kindly man.
ner, or, at least, not to gaze with a cold
and whitening stare of criticism, it
would materially improve the manners
of the rising generation.
Atfability, cordiality, kindness and
amiability are wonderfully charming
qualities in women, and we all need to
cultivate them.
There never yet was a woman so gift
ed, wealthy, beautiful or high in social
position that cold, distant and super.
cilious bearing would not mar her charm.
There are so many sorrowful things in
life, there are so many hurts and wounds
for all of us, it seems to me that every
woman ought to cultivate sweet man
nor and a kindly glance for the stranger
or acquaintance. 1t costs nothing, and,
like a ray of sunlight, it warns and
strengthens many frostbitten life
whereon it falls.
think some women or girls have the
idea that a naughty and proud bearing
impresses stranger with a sense OF
their Importance. This is a mistake.
The truly great are never arrogant OF
cold, but modest and kind in demeanor.
while the unworthy and presumptuous
often assume an air of supercilious dis
dain with strangers to hide their natural
deficiencies.-N. !. Journal
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin said recent.
ly, on presenting flag to Bangor
Me school: perhaps little history Of
this flag will not be out of place. First
consider the beautiful red stripes, ar
emblem of valor; the white, an mblen
of purity; the blue field, the broad arch
OF heaven, and the stars which bestud
it, the freest government on earth"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
story all through.

story all through.
Attorney Bronson saw part Of the
scrlmmage but knew nothing definite.
He thought the reputation, by the
speech OF the people, of the plaintiff
was below par.
H. F. Bassett, of the Bronson library,
could not say he ever heard of anyone
speaking of the plaintiff.
James Coughlin of Baldwin street.
had heard people talk of the plaintiff
and thought his reputation was below
par.
P. Mcmahon of South Main street, sale
that the reputation of the plaintiff &C
cording to reports was very bad
Elisha Severy could not say as to tn
character of plaintiff. The case the,
rested and arguments were began at
o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
BARRETT,
IS BANK STREET.
Clear the Track !
THE GREAT SALE OF BANK.
RUPT STOCK is STILL
RAGING.
THE GOODS WON'T LAST LONG
CONE QUICK IL YOU WANT
TO SAVE MONEY.

The people are astonished at the extraor-
binary bargains to be found here. They
wonder how it is that fine goods can be
sold at such low prices The entire stock
must be sold or given away by the first
of March to make room for spring goods,
The following are a few of the genuine
bargains:
80 Dozen Gents White Unlaundried Shirts,
double front and back, 3-ply linen
bosom, heavy cotton, guaranteed to mt
perfect, worth from Csc to soc, now only
373c.
SO Dozen Childrens Heavy Cotton Ribbed
Hose, white feet, fast black, all sizes,
sc worth 124c.
As Dozen Gents Fine Camels Hair Shirts,
all sizes, great value,
69c worth $1.25.
200 pieces fine Silk and Satin Ribbon,
crown and plain edge, several shades
and widths, worth from 12t to 25 cents
per yard, now only
5 cents.
1875 Dozen Ladies' Fine Linen Collars, all
sizes from IL to 16,
Sc worth l2Ac.
20 Dozen Gents Scarlet Medicated Shirts
and Drawers,
69c worth 1925.
35 Dozen Ladies all wool Seamless Ribbed
hose, heavy weight,
l5c worth PIC.
10 Dozen Gents Heavy All Wool Seamless
Socks, merino heel and toe,
15c worth 25c.
100 Dozen Fine Whalebone Corsets, white
and drab,
29c worth SOC.
80 Dozen BOYS and Misses Black Woo
Ribbed Hose,
124c worth 23c.
az Remember these are only few OF
the thousands of Bargains you can gel
here. Come quick if you want to secure
some of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
CHOW OLD

A RE you, little girl!" asked a Cambridge
"A school teacher of new pupil. "Please
marm," she replied, I'm seven, except on
the horse ca1s, and then I'm only FIVE"
The age of the G. o. Taylor Old Bourbon
and Pure Rye Wniskey, when bottled by
G. H. GRAVES & SONS, Boston, is just
the age to make it pure, mellow and whole
some. Your Druggist and Grocer will
guarantee it's purity and excellence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
AMUSEM ENTS.
SROSedalO.''

The Zeffie Tilbury company gave its
second performance in the opera house
last night, presenting "Rosedale." The
production was marked by the same ex-
cellence that characterized the per-
Torrance of the night before. The COM
pany only gave additional proof of being
a remarkable even one for a company
playing at popular prices. This evening
The Silver King" will be presented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

eE Secretaries requested to send in tn
tates OF meetings of societies, lodges and clubs
ing nights. 0'
Meetings This Evening.
Second Advents.
Mattatuck drum corps.
Amphion club rehearsal.
Clark commandery, K. T.
Carpenters and Joiners, No A.
Waterbury Temperance Alliance.
Excelsior council, No 2, o. U. A. M,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05

Have you purchased one of thoee
caddies of tea at Phelan's Tea store
Price 81. If not, do SO. They are supe-
rior in quality, strength, flavor and
price. Don't be mistaken in the num-
Der. 1t is 81 East Main street, Platt's
block.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05

WINDSOR LOCKS, February 5.-Dani e
Dray, aged IS, a Consolidated road
fell between the cars to-day
and had his right leg cut off and his left
had crushed. He was removed to the
Hartford hospital,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05

DE-. O. W. 8 FROST, 1877 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-05

| ueIenuanC anu colu ny P'alnClIA W WIZ
ness and by him written up for pub
lication. The remark was d you,
| if you publish any more about me in
your paper you will suffer for it." Wit
ness could not remember whether re-
mark was made or not, but said he
usually had items correct.
| Thomas H. Hayes and D. H. Buckley
were next, but could not say anything
to be taken as evidence.
| John Bergin, saloon keeper on South
Main street, swore that he did not see
Brzezinski forcing Tierney back upon
the car. This was in direct contradic-
ton to previous testimony.
| Mr. Tierney. the defendant in the case,
then took stand. His testimony was to
the effect that people kept continually
coming to his office and telling him of
the articles in the Examiner, rejecting
on him and family. Sunday after the
appearance of the articles, he went to
New York and returned Tuesday with
his wife. Tuesday night his neighbors
and friends continued to come in and
tell him of the articles In the paper.
This so worked upon him that he be-
came frantic and Wednesday morning
he sailed forth to mete out punishment
to the plaintiff. The night previous he
had purchased cane, as he admitted
for the express purpose of thrashing
Brzezinski. Met him on the cross walk
near the green. Stepped up to him
and asked him, "How dare you
publish such an article?" at the same
time striking him with his cane on the
head. We grappled and continued to
strike him. Considerable objections
were raised during the defendants tes-
timony, especially to tho questions
docs plaintiff owe you an old bill p
care the articles published concerning
you true?' On cross-examination Mr.
Tierney proved a stumbling block to the
} plaintiffs attorneys and he stuck to his
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-02-28
A Monkeys Weakness for Sweets.

One of the attractions at a church fair
recently held in this city was a lottery
conducted on a small scale. Ten per-
sons contributed ten cents each. Each
subscriber drew slip of paper from a
hat The slips were numbered from one
to ten. The papers were then placed in
another hat, and a monkey was allowed
to pick one out. The person who at the
first drawing had obtained the slip select
ed by the monkey was entitled to ninety
cents, ten cents going to the fair fund.
After each drawing by the monkey the
slips were destroyed. One night young
man won over $50 at this little game of
chance. Nearly every time the monkey
drew the slip this young man was select
ed at the first drawing. Those present
marveled at the young mans luck, and
but for an accident they never would
have ascribed his winnings to any cause
but good fortune. Every slip of paper
the young man drew he rubbed with a
piece of lump sugar. OF course the
monkeys weakness for sweets led him to
pick out the sugared slip. The young
man dropped the piece of sugar while he
was rubbing it on slip, and then his
smart little game was discovered.-New
York Press.