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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16


parties living out of the city will prepay
freight on all orders of $40 and upward.
Send for price list.
JAS. J. WELDON,
No. 201 Market street, corner Second ave-
nue., Pittsburg. Telephone 1864.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
nnrre !, omcn nrc ostrac,zed.

In Samoa the women were much re- cpected and every village had it's pa. troness, usually the chiefs daughter, who represented the community at the civil and religious feasts. introduced strangers to the tribe and diffused gen. eral happiness by her cheerful demean- or and radiant beauty, says a writer. But elsewhere the women, though as a rule well treated, were regarded as greatly inferior to the men. At the religious ceremonies the former were nod, or profane; the latter rd, or sa- cred; and most of the interdictions of things tabooed fell on the weaker sex The women never shared the family meal, and they were regarded as com mon property in the households of the chiefs, where polygamy was the rule. Before the arrival of tho Europeans in fanticide was systematically practised; in Tahiti and some other groups there existed special caste, among whom this custom was even regarded as a duty. Hence, doubtless, arose the habit of adopting strange children almost uni versal in Tahiti, where it gave rise to all manner of complications connected with the tenure and inheritance of property. IN. Y. Telegram.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Good things are in store for purchas- CTS of clothing at the store of Upson. Singleton & Co. Overcoats at lowest living prices.
 Michael Burns, 13 Sarsfield steeet, is prepared to disinfect sinks, ,cesspools and vaults at the lowest prices, charging nothing for his services. He uses the germecide disinfectant, which is recom- mended by the best authorities. Orders promptly filled
 Experienced boxmakers and girls to learn, wanted at R. E. Hitchcock & Cos.
 I. Chase. milliner, says that prices talk and talk loudly. He is offering trimmed hats made up in the neatest styles, for S1.99.
 Calf and horse hide cork sole shoes are becoming popular. G. R. Dodge, 59 South Main street has a full line. Call in and see them.
 Kelly the baker sells bread and flour cheaper than any retail dealer in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
UNPARALLELED Rubber Co.,,
 H,D, Patterson, Agent Waterbury, Conn, 4 Over Lake, Strobel IG Co.'S.
HALLowEEN soC1ABLEs.

More Than goo Couples Entertained
 By the Fourth Division, A. Q. II.
 The first annual sociahle of the Fourth Division, A. O. H., held last evening at City hall, was one of the best social successes this season. Over 200 couples participated in the grand march, which was led by J. II. Moran, president of the society, and wife. Every number on the programme was thoroughly enjoyed and the large crowd present remained until the last number had been finished. Bergen's orchestra and Prompter Utfen- dale gave excellent satisfaction. The committees who so successfully arranged and carried out the programme were as follows: Floor, Grand Conductor John H. Moran, assisted by Daniel Hackttt, Eugene Clarkln, Thomas Cass. Michael Cass, John CasS, Simon Mccarthy James Finn, Joseph Kinney, Joseph Madigan, William Hogan James Briody James German. Reception committee, Joseph Mccarthy, John Walsh. Matthew F. Watts, Daniel Altman, Edward Rior- dan. Arrangement committee, James J. Lyons. Edward Howard, Edward German. Daniel Hackett.
 The select sociable given by the Nu cleus club last evening, at Music hall was an enjoyable affair. About eighty couples took part in the grand march which was led by the president, Freder ick Mooie. and Miss Jennie Merz Brooks orchestra furnished music anC John Pole acted as master of ceremonies
 Comstock lodge, K. of F., celebrated their seventh anniversary last evening at their hall. The hall was beautifully decorated and three hundred people were seated when the ceremonies began while a goodly number were compelled to stand. Comstock lodge orchestr; opened the entertainment and was fol lowed by F. C.. John II. Hall in an ad dress of welcome. A history of th' lodge was then given by P. C., Rober |. Manville. X piano duet by thu Misses Neale and an address by Crane Commander G. II. Welch followed The brass quartette and another histor. by ]. s. Deacon, followed by n soni from John l.. Sake and comic duet by 1.-two buns" were features of the enter tainment. A recitation by Orrin c Mix, a reading by G. R. Battin and { cornet duet hy William Phoenix and sol wound up the entertainment. MT George L. Hastings,in the interest of thu lady friends of the lodge, presented t. to the order a set of crockery ware, t. be used in banquets. About four hun dred sat down to the sumptuous ban quet, after which dancing was con tiuued until early morning hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
POLITICAL. PARAGRAPHS.

Maurice Holohan Cancels an Engage ment to Help Out Connecticut. Maurice Holohan of New York and Ex Governor Waller will address the democrats of Waterbury in the City hall Monday nighG The following dispatch was received from Mir Holohan to-day
 NEW YORK, Nov 1, 1890 Hon C. R. Baldwin. Mayor:
 Have just left MT Croker. He has directed the cancellation of my engage ment here that I may help along demo cratic success in your state. Will reach Waterbury Monday noon.
 MAURICE HOLoHAN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
THE BODY IDENTIFIED.

The Man Who Was Drowned in Yer
 mont Was John Bresuahan Of this
 City.
 The body of the unknown man who was drowned at Mailstrom, Vt., several days ago, and who gave his name to the railroad boss for whom he worked as John Ray of this city has been identified as that of John Bresaahan, who left Waterbury about three years ago. He was the brother of Mrs E. B. Reilly, P. F. Bresnahan and Miss Hannah Bresnahan. P. F. Bresnahan and E. B. Reilly who went to Vermont identified the hody. No further particulars have been ob aimed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
AMUsENI ENTS.
"SI SIocum."

Frank l. Frayne in "Si Slocum" will be the attraction at the opera house next Thursday night. An exchange says The play abounds in stirring situations and incidents of life on the frontier and the leading character gives ample scope not only to Mir Frayne's abilities as a crack shot, but also his talent and ex- perience as an actor.
 At the Casino.
 The following artists will appear at the casino theatre next week: James C.. Gaylor and Miss Tony Graf, eccentric character comedians; John and Rena Sanders, the premier sketch duo; Frank Kennedy and Lottie Sinclair, in an original act Donovan and Albright, by special request.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
EDITOR SWEETS TRouRLE.
Again Under Arrest For Publishing
 Scandal.

Again Under Arrest For Publishing
 Scandal.
 Fred R. Swift, editor and proprietor of the Sunday Herald, was again placed under arrest last night for publishing a paper devoted wholly or principally to deeds of bloodsheds lust and crime. Prosecuting Attorney Rurpee issued the writ and Officer Dodds made the arrest. Attorney Cole gave bonds of $200 for Swift's appearance in court this morn ing, Attorney Cole, who appeared for Swift to-day, asked to have the case con tinued for few days, Saturday being preferable He said that hs was com pelled to dance attendance on Judge Robinson in Bridgeport in s.an- der suit for $50,000 against his client. and he did not know what day he should be called. Attorney Burpee objected to postponing the case any later than Friday. and he wished to enter as eEi- dence last Sundays issue of the Herald. Judge Bradstreet so ordered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
NOTICE.

Postmaster Doherty has received an- other letter from headquarters in regard to the lottery law and its application to fairs. After carefully studying the let ter the postmaster has decided that it is not violation of the law to advertise fairs, provided no mention is made of the drawing of articles disposed of by lot. Send in your advertising.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
A COMMON CAUSE.
Dead Bodies Float Ashore.

NEW YORK, November Tt wal learned to-day that S4 persons from the wrecked vessels were saved. Thirty-one were picked up by coastiug vessels and six floated ashore on blanks. Sixteen bodies were washed ashore at Lo ng Beach to- day. The survivors say that the night was very dark and not bright moonlight as first reported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
LOCAL LINES.

FREDUs LADp, the oldest and most reli- able grocer in the city, is the youngest old man in the business. Call at his store when you want groceries andsvegetables.
 We have some Wall Cases to sell at your own price. LAKE, SrRoRHL,& Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01

If you are a voter cut this out and paste it in your hat. The new election law provides that each elector shall have one envelope only. and into that he may put one ballot for officers voted for on the general ticket, (state officers. con gressmen, senators. sheriffs and judges of probate,) one ballot for representa- tives and one ballot for justices. This annuls the provisions of the general statutes requiring a separate box for the acts of 1889 requiring separate box for justices. There can be but one box and that should be plainly marked.
 general ticket" Representatives, '' "Justices." This will conform to all of the former laws not repealed by later enactment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.
Meetings This Eveni.

and to notify us of any changes of regular mee irg nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Lyra Singing society. Nosahogan lodge, I. o. O. F. American Mechanics Social club. Waterbury Stationary Engineers.
 Meetings To.NIorrow. Carrollton council. K. of C.. Sheridan council, K. of c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01

little water shed and receives the i'm purities of many barnyards. He also terms it a swamp stream. Even now, with the stream at it's best, at a point within a stone's throw of the site for the proposed reservoir it flows through a channel two feet in width and not more than twelve inches deep.
 According to the report of the com missioners the flow of Hop brook during four months last year averaged con- siderably less than 100000 gallons a day. In 1885 the engineers reported that the daily flow was only ,000, 400. And this does not represent the amount of water that could be drawn from the reservoir they propose, nn allowance having been made for evaporation and other losses.
 From the books of the commissioners we learn that the increase of the Con- sumption of water from year to year has been enormous. Allowing for the same steady growth for the next ten years as characterized the city in the past, and anyone can See that the Hop brook supply is only the first step toward drawing upon Quassapaug lake in the near future and increasing the city's bonded indebtedness more than $500, ,00O. Quassapaug lake was survey ed by parties from New Haven q few
 
 the supply for that city. The survey gave so small an area of watershed that the project was abandoned. A COMMON CAUSE. The members of the court of common council should make haste slowly in this matter, which is common to us all. The investigations of the DEMOCRAT were pursued because we honestly believe that Waterbury, before the com pletion of the present century, will be d city of 50,000 inhabitants. With this future before us it is folly to turn to Hop brook for water supply.
 We would suggest that the members of the council make thorough investiga- tion of the Mad river supply and secure the services of another experienced epgi- neer to actin conjunction with the water commissioners. And last but not least, let the manufacturers be given guaran- tee that their interests will in no way suffer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
The Mckinley Bill,

The Mckinley Bill is creating an unnecessary amount of excitement throughout the country. Merchants are advertising the fact that they pur- chased before the bill came into effect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01

Dn. c. W. 8. FRosr. 1s7 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
AS YOU LIKE IT.
Stray Leaves From Reporters
 Note Book

Stray Leaves From Reporters
 Note Book,
 There, that means bad luck for me the rest of the day" This exclamation was made by business man in whose store was pursuing the gay and festive item a day or two ago. Being pressed for explanation he said that the custom CT upon whom he had been waiting when entered was "a little short" and had requested to have the amount charg- ed. "She is as good as wheat" said the shopkeeper. "and will settle up in day or two, but have always noticed that every time that woman fails to pay cash have a run of hard luck. Ton need not laugh, it is an actual fact" That afternoon learned that the storekeeper's s horse had run away, doing considerable damage.
 and gave color to the lawns a little while back have almost disappeared and chrysanthemums will be the rage for a while. A more showy flower than the chrysanthemum scarcely can be imagin- ed, and when used intelligently they are wonderfully effective as decorative ad- iuncts to costume. Not every woman can wear chrysanthemums, however, and those who can wear them usually must restrict themselves to a narrow rage of colors to avoid appearing like guys. Of the various colors, the yellow variety seems to be most in favor. So am told.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01
This Is All HumbuS

We did not purchase before the bill, and will guarantee to sell anything that is made of Rubber ao Per Cent. un- der any other house in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01

The city's reservoir could be located either below or above Rutter's mill a: might be determined by the engineers and unlike the proposed Hop brook reser yoir. it, would not require two year to fiji. By the plans we suggest the city can obtain control of a :, supply tha will answer the needs of future genera tions and forever do away with th' patchwork system that has proved s' unsatisfactory and costly in the past.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-01

In regard to Hop Brook we have noth- ing new to say. Nearly two years ago when ths ouestion of water was before discuss ed DEMOCRAT reporter visited the Hop Brook territory and learned that the stream was utterly unreliable, that in many places it was rendered impure from. the washiugs of harnyards and that last but not least some of its princi- pal feeders are below the location pro- posed by the commissioners for the reser- voir.
 R. w. Wheaton of Middlebury, one O. the largest individual taxpayers in Wa terbury, writes that Hop brook is nearly dry during the summer months, has but
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-27
Popping by Evolution.

A man in California was in the habit,
after the occasional manner of men, of
writing to his cousin In Maine. He
had a friend who would frequently
send a word of greeting to his fair cor
respondent. This word soon became a
sentence, then a page, next a letter and
ultimately a match, the work of evo-
luton going on in the smoothest and
most natural manner At a certain
stage photographs were exchanged and
the features of each were imprinted
with such effect upon the heart of the
other that the recognition was mutual
when the hitherto unseen lovers met
inside the Golden Gate, she having
gone to California to meet her future
spouse.
The matrimonial knot was tied in
San Francisco, after which this roman
tic couple sped to the mountains,
where for a long time the heroine of
my story was the only white woman
1t is only fair to say that they were
happy yer after notwithstanding
their very irregular and hazardous
mode of procedure, a mode, by the
way, which is not recommended as the
grand model" in general codes. Lew
iston Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-27
Hard to Live on $40, 900 a Year.

IF any man with an income of less
than $50, 600 a year." said the spend
thrift, ''means to lay up any money,
he must confine himself to cheap So
ciety and steer clear of costly clubs.
Giving French dinners is a high prigad
enjoyment, and club life is apt to be
expensive if you get the full benefit of
it.. | am not given to extravaganza,
but a dinner for ten often costs one $40
a plate, besides as much more for the
wines, and it is but a second class
dinner at that. IF you give such a
dinner once a week, where are you
$50. 0002 What have you left for or
binary household expenses, and for the
garments of your family and for things
In general? A ma can live respect
ably and quietly, of course, on less
money than | have spoken Of, but If he
attempts to flourish in any kind of
style n to put on frills he will have to
pay high for the pleasure. New York
Sun.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-27
WAKING FROM A nREAMLEss SLEEP.

walked: the sun was in the sky.
The face of heaven was fair,
The silence all about me lay
Of morning in the air
said; Where hast thou been, my soul,
Since the noon set in the west?
know not where thy feet have trod,
Nor what has been thy quest.
Where vert thou when Orion passed
Below the dark blue sea?
His glittering, silent stars are gone
Didst follow them for me?
Where vert thou in that awful hour
When first the night wind heard
The faint breath of the coming dawn,
And fled before the word?
Where hast thou been, my spirit,
Since the long wave on the shore
Tenderly rocked my sense asleep
And l heard thee no more2
Thou hast shown me no fair cities,
No glorles one / knew,
Nor those my fancy paints for me
Where skies are ever blue.
My limbs, like breathing marble,
Have lain in the warm down;
No heavenly chant, no earthly care,
Has Weakened smile or frown.
Iwake, thy kiss is on my lips;
Thou art my day, my sun,
But where, Q spirit, were vert thou
While sands of night have run?
Annie Fields in Harper's.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-27
Where They Punched.

There are a good many people who
prefer old things to new things, some
times perhaps, without as good reason
for the preference as an old beggar
once showed in the matter of shoes.
This man called at the house of a
lady and begged for a pair of shoes.
She gave him a nearly new pair of her
husbands which he had laid aside for
some reason. A day or two afterward
the beggar returned.
Num- he said, cant you give me
q pair of shoes-some old ragged ones2n
But, said the lady, Il have just
given you an entirely new pair; you
have them on now"
aYes'm," he said, but there's the
trouble. They're 50 new, ye see, that
they hurtmy business Youths Com
panion.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-27
AS They See Us in Europe.

A Paris paper recently printed a descrip-
ton Of a new application of the "nickel-in-
the-slot" principle, invented in Boston. In
that city, according to a French journal,
there may be seen posts along the side
walks, with the inscription "Drop a nickel
in the slot and / will hold your horse" As
most Bostonians ride from their homes to
their offices, the automatic steed holder is
a great convenience; but when the eques-
trian comes back to get his horse, he is
confronted by a sign on the post which
reads, drop two nickels in the slot and
PHI let go of your horse" So it costs him
ten cents to recover his animal.
We produce this pretty fable as a speci-
men of the valuable and thoroughly accu-
rate American news which appears exclu-
siyely in the columns of our enterpris-
ing European contemporaries. -Munsey's
Weekly,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-27
A ROMANCE OF A WINDOW.
the Baadheaded Man Built a Little story
Which Was q Failure.

The Baldheaded Man Built a Little Story
Which Was q Failure.
The first morning I came downtown on
the Third avenue elevated railroad with
the baldheaded man he called my attention
to a woman who sat sewing near window
not more than thirty feet from the station.
She was both good looking and happy.
soften see her husband up there with
his arm around her," said baldhead. "Cozi-
est couple I know of. Always look in on
them. She's devoted to him and home,
and my ideal Of a wife"
After that I always looked for the wom-
an. Sometimes the baldheaded man and
I exchanged words about her, but there
was nothing new. One morning, after
about three months, old baldhead observed:
"She's got al anxious look. Husband is
probably sick"
Three days later he said:
'She's awfully worried. Husband is prob
ably worse"
Two or three days later we saw her in
mourning, and it was no use to tell each
other that her husband had passed away.
''Too badl Too bad" sighed my friend.
'Well, she'll reverence his memory all the
rest of her days"
1A44SS SfO4y 4AS4A A1A5 SAt
We saw her at the sewing machine as the
train pulled up at the station. On one &C.
casion my friend blurted out:
Sad! She's got into second mourning
alreadyI It's probably a case of necessity.
Tsuppose she can be just as sorry in that"
A month later we saw her at the glass
curling her hair. Myfriend didn't say any
thing, but he looked uneasy. 1t wasn't a
fortnight before her second mourning had
disappeared, and we heard her humming a
lively air as she threaded a spool. l looked
at my friend.
"Probably visits his grave every Sun
day." he replied. Light hearted women
never get over grieving. She's singing to
ease the pain in her heart"
Just a month from that day she stood at
the window. There was a man beside her.
She had her head on his shoulder.
Married again, by thunderl" almost
shouted my friend.
"But I thought you said she would
never''-
"Never said a burned word about her,
gosh durn herl' he cried, and now we never
look into that window any more. Our ro-
nance has been shattered and dispelled.-
New York Sun.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-27
AN ORDINANCE

Amending Section seven ~ Of an ordinance
adopted by the Board of Police of the Town
of OpeIousas, la, February 25th, 1889. des-
ignaiing and providing for o public market
IN said town providing for the police and
maintenance of the same, and providing for
the public health by regulating the butch
cry and sale of fresh meats, fish, game etc.,
within the corporate limits of said town.
BE it ordained By the Board of Police OF the
TOton of ODeloasGs, La, That Section seven "a
of sAn ordinance adopted by the Board of Pc
lice of said town, February 25th, 1889, entitled
ian ordinance designating and providing for a
public market In the tOw of Opelousasy La.
providing for the police and maintenance of
the same. and providing for the public health
by regulating the butehery and sale OF fresh
rate limits of the town OF Opelousas," be and la
hereby amended and re-enacted SO as to read as
follows, to wit:
That for the purpose of policing and keeping
in 81 good sanitary condition. and OF maintain
ing and keeping in good order the said market
place, market house, and the stalls, stands,
blocks, &C., therein ; each and every person eX-
posing for sale, or selling therein any fresh
meats, fresh fish, crabs, game, etc, shall pay a
daily rent or charge OF one dollar; provided,
that each person may use or occupy two stalls
or stands Contiguous to each other
BE 1T further ordained, etc., That this Ordi-
nance shall take effect from and after Its first
publication in the official papers OF the Board
OF Police.
ROBERT CHACHERE,
President Board of Police,
w. II. COCHRAN. Town OF Opelousas.
Clerk Board of Police,
Town Of Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-27
Good Service. Prompt Returns
COLUMBIA RICE MILL,
NEW YORK.

planters and factors to the above mill which is
among the largest in the United States. It is
thoroughly e~qaidped with the latest and best
machinery for the milling OF rice ana secures
sales guaranteed; accounts rendered and re.
mittance made Immediately on disposition OF
goods.
IF desired. will remit nominal value OF goods
immediately on receipt, charging for such ad-
vance interest at rate of 6 oIo per annuIn.
Relatively higher prices are obtained on rice
at the North.
Toll same as regular in New Orleans like
wise selling charges
ConsignIlents and correspondence solicited.
DAN TALMAGEsS SONS,
Oef. IL. 3m. 1I5 Wall Street, New York,