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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-04-29

Choice Gents Furnishings just
opened, at Kahn's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-04-29

Try the T. p" 8-Ply Twist, for
sale by S. S. Dalgarn and Henry
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-04-29

See our display of Spring Neck
wear. WM. KAHN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-04-29
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, SATURDAY. April. Dc.
COAL AND SALT /!

1amn now Offering
100 Tons Iyhins Naltsy, Red 1sh
StoUe C9ql. at 5000 per Ton,
1000 l6s., and
100 Tons Free Burning While A8h
Nut Codl, at. $500 per Toll,
1000 bs.,
in my yard at this place. Also jdst received ed
and for sale,
800 Sacks Fine and q. a: Salt.
JAMES MoGRlW,,
Nov. 26, 1859. Harpef's Ferry. ". Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-04-29
BuckIen's Arnica Save.

TIE BEST sA1vE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions. and positively
cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
DR.. Jno P. Bishop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-04-29

TUsT look at this.-Cook Stoves and Ranges
q from 5000 mp, aud all warranted.
March IS, 1890. YESTERDAY q co.
OLD Iron. Copper, Brass, Puter, Lead, Zinc,
" Rags. Bacon, Lard, BeesWax. TslloW and
Country Produce taken in Exchange for Tin
ware or Tin work. EASTERDAY & CO.
March IS, 1890:
A NEW and fresh stock of Garden Seed
II just received. and for sale at r
DR.. BISHOPS Drug Store.
a VERY fine quality Of Maple Syrup, for
~ sale by g. 8. DALGARN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-04-29
Personal Mention.

Rev. F. t. McFaden and wife Wis
tied friends here.
MissNettie Aglionby visited friends
in Page county recently.
Miss Mamie Wood has returned to
Stephenson Female Seminary.
Capt. j. S. Melvin, of Dufield's
Depot, was in Baltimore last week.
Miss Ella McCurdy and Mrs. La
fevre have been visiting in Baltimore.
Mrs. DR.. JAS. S. Gardner is visit
ing friends in Alexandria and Mary
land.
Mr.. Jas. A. Watson returned
from visit to Washington City last
week.
We had a pleasant call yesterday
from Mr.. Chas. f. McGinnis. of Bal
timore.
F. Vernon Aler, Esq, of Martins
burg, was in Charlestown last week
on legal business!
Mr.. j. j. Boyd, of Harrisonburg,
Va, has been visiting the family Of
Mr.. Geo. E. Currie.
Mrs. Chas. g. johnson and family
have gone to Roanoke, Va, where
they will make their future home.
Mr.. Dolph Drew, we are sorry to
note is Ivino critically i'll Mt his fafher's
home on Camp Htli.-H. q. Sentinel.
Mrs. A. A. Hughes, in company
with her brother Mr.. John Tanquary,
is visiting relatives in Staunton and
Lexington, Va.
The Charleston papers note the ar
rival at the Hotel Ruffner, in that city
of Messrs. Jas. D. Butt and R. W.
Norris, of this county.
Hon. B. F. Martin passed through
Charlestown on Thursday, enroute
to Luray, whittier he was called by
the sickness of his wife.
Mr.. Jas. H. Bellcr and family, who
have been visiting Mrs. Jas. w. Bel
Ter, have returned home to Washing
ton City, accompanied by Miss Sallie
Beller.
Mrs. Gustav Brown and Mr.. Chas.
w. Brown and wife have been Wis
ting in NIartinsburg, their relative
Mr.. Louis Matthaei having returned
from EurODe last week.
The Winchester Times says: We
had the pleasure of meeting our friend
Mr.. Newt. Sadler, of Charlestown,
W. Va, who was up taking in the
city on Wednesday last.
DIR. James Logic, for awhile past
a temporary resident of Baltimore,
has again taken up his abode in Jeffer-
son, upon the Miller farm. recently
purchased by him, near Halltowi.-
We welcome Him hack to his old
home.
The Front Royal (va.) Sentinel
says: Rev. T. B. Shepherd and fam
lily left Tuesday morning for their
new home in SmithfeId, IsIeof Wight
county, each carving from their nu-
merous friends in this Valley sincere
wishes for their health and happiness
in the Tidewater section of our State.
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Ladies' Hair Work.

MISS IDA TUTwILER is prepared to do
NJ Hair Work at moderate prices. and will
make Braids, Puffs, Curls, Frizzes, etc aires
iidenee of her father, near the Baptist Church,
in Charlestown-
April /. 1S79-H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03
PATTIsoN NOMINATED.
The Ex-Govarnor Carries on the Prise
 on the FIrsE Ballot.

oh tAAS 1AEbS DnAAOts
 SCRANTON, Pa., July 3.-The ticket nominated by the Democratic State Convention was no surprise to those for the past few days.
 Ex-Governor Pattison was nominated for Governor on the first ballot; Chaun- cey F. Black took second place also on the first ballot, and William H. Barclay, Of P1ttsburg, was nominated for Secre- tary of Internal Affairs.
 Ex-Postmaster Harrity, of Philade1- phia, was chosen permanent chairman of the convention. When the nomina- tions had been made a committee was appointed to bring MT. Pattison before the convention. He expressed his thanks, arraigned the Republican party for insincerity, and stated that with the assistance of a united Democracy he hoped for victory
 The convention then listened to brief remarks made by Eckley B. Coxe while waiting for Senator Wallace and other defeated candidates uo appear. Fifteen minutes later the committee reported that Senator Wallace, Mir. Hensel and MT. Wright said they were preparing to catch train, and expressed their regrets at not being able to appear before the convention. Three cheers were given for Governor Pattison, and Nne convention adjourned.
 The Platform.
 The platform favors a Constitution onal Convention for the purpose of remov- ing the marked ballot clause in the Constitution so as to secur the freedom of the voter; tariff reform is urged in order that manufacturers may be freed from the unnecessary taxes on raw | materials, and cause the laborer to be relieved from useless taxation; local tax reform Is favored in order to equal ize unjust discrimination; the clause in the Constitution ordering the invest ment of the State surplus in State or U. $. bonds must be observed and execu- | ted; the administration of Grover Cleve- land is pointed to with pride; the keeping of both gold and silver coin in circulation is favored the right of | apprenticeship to trade should be en- l joyed equally by every race or nation ality; gerrymandering is denounced; the Republican party and Senator Quay is arraigned, and Speaker Reeds policy is also attacked; the rigid enforcement of the Civil Service law is demanded; {; the Mckinley Tariff bill is de- nounced; passage of bills for the benefit of laborers is recommended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03
PENMANSHIP. Prof HoIIev

Teaches every pupil to write a fine rapid business hand in a course of 16 private lessons and NO FAILURES.
 All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degree of the art. 131 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03
N. H. & H. Railroad Time Table.
Trans leave Waterbury for

Trans leave Waterbury for NEW YORK-6.05, SEQ, 1855 a. m. 3:a5, 4:40. 505, 6:07, 6:56 Return-5:01, 500 a. m., 100, 4:02, 6:02 p. m.
 NEW HAVEN-6:05, S:20, a. m., 4:l0, 6:07 p. m. Return 800, 9:35, BRIDGEPoRT-e -eO5, SEQ, 1o55s 9. m, s:a5, 6:o7: Return-T:O0, 9:52, a. m., 2:SS, 5:SO, FAY, slS D. m.
 ANSoNIA-6:o5, SEQ, 1o:55, a. m.. s:e5, 6:O7, 6:56 pm: Return-7:35, s:44 10s9, a. m., S:lO, wATERToWN-6:4 9:ee, 11as a. m.. 4'o5. e:16, 7:01: 9;lSp m last train Saturday only s!ss Re 7:35 p. m., last train, Saturday only: FHoMASTSN-s-aO' oiHa s ssS li7 & a mi 3o 5So, o;Sl' ToRRiNGToN-s2o 9.25, 11:17, a. m., 400. b:s1, 6;56. 9:o0 p. m. Return-7:s6. 10:O5 a. m., wINSTED-sao, 9:s5, 11:17 a. m., 4.Oo 5:51, 6:56, 900. Return-7:O5, 9:45, a. m., 2;Oo, 4:52 p p.m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. Going north, 9.25 a. m.
 Going south, 4:15 p. m.
 For New Haven and points on the Shore Line Division via Naugatuck Junction at4:4O p. m. O, M. SHEPARD, General Sup't.
 c T. HEMPSTEAD. General PasO ARent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03
For
 Boston, Providence, Worcester.

Trains leave Waterbury for BOSTON-730a. a. m.; 1 .O0. 4:10 p. m Return-s:3O
 a. m.. 1900 m., 500 D. m. PRoVIDENCE-7:so a. m.; 100, 4:1o p. m. Re-
 turn-9:15 a. m.; 3:3O D. m. NEW YORK via Brewsters-S.OO a. m.; 2O5 D. m, Return-S.12 a. m.; 4:OOp m BRIDGEPORT via Hawleyvine 800 a m. WoRCESTER-7:s0 a. m.; 100 D. m. Return
 GAS, 9:30 a. m. NEW LoNDoN-7:sO a. m.; 100, 4:1O p. m. Re
 turn-7:55. 1U:05 a. m.; 2:30 p. m. PUTNUM-7:so a. m; 100, 4:1O p. m. Return
 s:15, 10:45 a. m.; 4:lO, 7:45 p. m. W1LLIMANTIC-7;s a. m; 100, 4l1o p. m.-Re-
 9:10, 11:3Oa m 5fs5, 4:lO p. m. SPRINGFIELD-9OO Q, m.; 41O D. m. Re- turn-7:4O a. m.; 3:20 D. m. NEW HAVEN via Plainville-7;sO a, m.; loo D..
 m. Return 11:O3 a. m.; 4:05 p. m. HARTFoRDa5so goo a. m; LOO 4;1S, soc p m
 Return-6:35,. .1O:35 8. m.; 1255, 4OO $40 D. m. NEW BRITAIN-7;s0, 900 a. m.; 1s00 4:1O. 500 p.
 m. Return-5;55, HOO a. m.; 1O5, 4:s5, 6:5S p~m.
 PLAINvILLE7:so, 300 a. m.; 100 4:1o, 500 p. m.
 Return-7:O7, 11:15 a. m.; 1:O2, 4:35, 7:OS p. m.
 Return-7:19, I1:a5 a. m.; 1:sO, 4:l5, 7:1s p. m. TERRYVILLE-7:3o 800 a m.; 100, 4:1O, 500 p.
 n. Return-7:S0, 11;41 a. m.; 1:Ss. 455 7:33
 pm.
 wATERvILLE-7;sO m.; 4:1O, 500 D. m. Return
 -T50, 11;55 a. m.; fS,15, 7:50p. m. UNION CITY-fs:OO am: 1aO5, ,fs5O, ,f5:ss pm. Re
 turn--fS42 a. m 7:4S p. m. ToWANTICK-fs:0Oa a. m.: 1905, f5eS D. m. Re-
 turn-fs:32 a. m.; f73s D. m. POMPERAUG VALLEY 500 a. m.; 2:05. 2:o5,
 5:23 p. m.
 HAWLEYVILLE--sO a. m.; 12:O5, 2:O5, 5:ss p. m.
 Return 755 a. m, 706 p. m. DANBURY-s:OO a, m.; 1e:O5, 2:O5, 5,ss, *1042 p
 m. Return-740 a. m.; 6,52 p. m. BREWSTERS-S:00 a. m.; 2:05, 5:2S p. no. Return-720, 11:25 a. m.; 6:30 p. m. FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON a. m.; 2:05, 5:23 p. m. Return 600, 1905 a. m. BINGHAMPTON, ELMIRA, AKRON, and CHI CAGO, with through Pullman sleeping ears, 5:23 D. m.
 BUFFALO, Niagara Falls, Chicago and the West 800 a. m.; 2:05, 5:s3 p. m. c. B. Phelps, Sup't, Hartford, A. c. Kendall, G. P A. Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03
FIRE ALARM,
LIST OF FIRE ALARM BoxEs.n

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BoXES.. Corner Willow Vest Main.
 Exchange Place. "A East Main and W C Iott Road .15 Corner Cherry ar.. East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private). g Iron Bridge, West Main. s4 Waterbury Brass Co. (private) 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville 26 Corner Prospect and Grove. p Junction North Main, Grove and North Elm 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co. B Corner Washington and South Main. S4 Waterbury Buck'o c>. E35 Benedict & Bu-nho~ ''sg Co., S6 Waterbury Watol- x 'cri yate.) 3s Corner Grand anu SoaGn 1Iain. 42 Corner Union and Franklin 43 Scovin Mfg. Co. (private.) 45 Corner Clay and Mill. 46 No. Hose House. Baldwin. 4 Corner Dublin Street and Alley. 312 Corner Meadow and Bank. S14 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. ss1 Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co. (private9 S23 Holmes, Booth S Haydens, (private) 324 No. Hose House. S25 Corner Simons and Burnham streets.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS
 To give an alarm, open the door, pull the hook down once and let go, then close the door, Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small arm in the box is striking, that indicates an alllbe has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the ar rival of an officer of the Fire Department, who will release the key, or, if circumstances will not turn the key to the holder as soen as convenient Always give the alarm from the box nearest tn fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ray Gilman, the 10-year-old son of Charles GillmaD, of Oxford, N. Y., was drowned last evening while bathing. Four war vessels will accompany Emperor William on his trip from Nor way to Riga.
 There is very great rejoicing at Boise City, Idaho, over the passage eff the bill admitting Idaho to Statehood. The Massachusetts Assembly by a vote | of S5 to 107 refused to reconsider the engrossment of the West End Elevate z Road bill.
 One hundred and ffty-one infants under one year of age died in Montreal last week, of which six succumbed to | cholera infantum.
 The trial Of ex-State Treasurer Archer, charged with the embezzlement of the funds of Maryland, has been set down for Tuesday next.
 Jack Wortman, the horse thief, who murdered his jailer at Beatrice, Neb., June 2S, and then broke jail has been re-captured at Wichita, Kans. Colonel Hardman makes formal an- nouncement of his withdrawal from the iGeorgia Governorship race. This leaves the field clear to Colonel Nothen, who will, from present indications, have everything his own way.
 The Peabody Institute at Danvers, Mass, was burned to the ground yes terday. The fire was caused by paint CTS who were burning the old paint from the building The building was the gift of George Peabody and was insured.
 Robert L. Wallace and Ignatz B. Lo- witz, of New York city, who plead guilty to the larceny of $50, 900 belong ing to John H. Wallace of "WalIace' s Monthly" the uncle of the former, have been sentenced to State Prison for eight years and eleven months. Haverhill, Mass, celebrated the 250th anniversary of its settlement with the firing of salutes, ringing of bells, pa. rades, etc. There were open air concerts in the early forenoon, and Governor Bracket and many invited guests were received by the Mayor at the City Hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03

MERIDEN, WATERBURY S CONNECTICUT MI RIVER RAILROAD.
 IN EFFECT JUNE 30 1890. FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL. Leave Waterbury, New England station, s:55 a, m, 1855, 4:30, 642 p. m. Leave Waterbury, Dublin street, 500 a. m., 9:1o a.m.; 1:10, 4:47, *7:O7 p. m. Leave Meriden, $50 a, m,, 1857, 5:45 D. m FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY. Leave Cromwell, 6:3O a. m., 12:13, 500pm. Leave Meriden, West Main street, 7O2 9:2O a. m. 1851, 5:40 6:35 5p. m. Arrive at Dublin street. TAO, ot1 a, m 1:35 6:so 7:35 D. m. Arrives Waterbury, N. E. station. T55 1O26 a. m, 1850, 6:05, S:05 D. m. *For Meriden and way stations only arrive at 7:52 p m. All trains arrive at and leave West Main street MeL len.
 CHAS. M. CRAWFORD, Supt
 Meriden, Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03
WATERBURY POST OFFICE

 New York City-7.5O, 1920 m; 9 10, 5.30, 7.36 a Boston-7.OO, 50 a m; 123O, 2.10 7.30 pm. SOuthern-7.5O, lO2O m: 2.1O, 5.3O, 7.3O D m Westernm7.5O, io;2O m; 2.1U, 5.3o, 7.3O pm. Canada West-7.30, 10.20 m; 2.10, 5.30, 7.3O D m, Eastern-7.00, 75O m; 12. 80, 2.1O, 7.3O p m. Canada East-7O0, 7.5O m; F. 30, 210, sop m. Albany-7.50, 1O.20 a m; 2, 10, 5.a0, 7.3O D m. Northern N. Y,-7.5O. 1020 m; ?. .iO 5.3O 7 80 m, Providenee-7OO, 7.50 m; 1880, ,. 10, 7.3O m Springfeld-700. 50 am E. 30, 10, 5.3O, 7.s0 pm. Worcester-7.O0, 7.50 am; 12 30 ,. 10, 30 T3O pm P1ttsheid Mass. 50 m; 21O, 5.30, 7.30 p m. Hartford-70O, 7.50 m; 12.30, 2.1O, 7.3O m. Bridgeport 7.50, 1O.20 a m; 10, 30, 7.3O pm. New Havena7 30 t. ann F 30, a.1o: 53o. 7,8O pm Ansonia-75O, 1920 m; l2.30, 210. 5.30, 7.3O D m Birmingham-7.5 .50 1O.2Oam: 123O, a1O, 50. ' 30pm Union City-7.50 a m; 2.10, 5.30pm. Naugatuck--7.50 am; 2.10, 5.30 pm. Seymour-7.50 m; 210, 5.30 pm, Winsted-1055 a m; 30 pn, Stations on Naugatuck k. R.R north Waterbury,
 10; ;45 q m; 6.30pm. Meriden-7.5O, 162O am 1a 30, 21o, 5. 80, 7.3o D m Danbury-15o m; l25, ?; l3,530, 7.3O m. New LOndon-7. %, 750 am 10. 3O ,. To- 53O7 z 30 pm Watertown-I045 a m; 6.30 m. Oakville-1045 m; t. 30 D m. Woodbury-7.3O 1O45 a m; 125pm Southbury-7.S0a m; 1.35 D m Middlebury-123 80 a m. Wolcott Cru, Tn, Sat) 12SOa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03
Weather Indications,

WAsHINoToN, July 3.-For New Eng. land: Rain; southerly w1nds colder; stationary temperature.
 For Eastern New York: Rain; southerly winds; stationary temperature, except in extreme northern portion; warmer.
 For Now Jersey: Rains; southerly winds warmer.
 For Western New York and Western Penn- sylvania: Showers, followed by fair weather; westerly winds; stationary temperature, ex- cept in extreme Western New York, warmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03
NEW YORK MARKETS,

NEW YORK, July 2.-Money on call to-day 6 per cent: BONDS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03

came on beaten abjectly, conquered ig- nominiously, and in abundant tears, too. Should yon have said he was . coward ?"
 "Qf course, dad, when he was beaten by e smaller girl"
 "Of course, eh3 We'll, that proves how little you know about it, old fellow. That boy grew up into the bravest and cleverest soldier in the world, and did what lots of brave and clever men had tried to to and couldn't; and the con- quering girl was never heard of after ward, that know of. But I dare say she may have been living in some quiet corner, and may have read of the glori- ous victories this boy gained. They called him the Duke of Wellington in those days"
 "Oh, dad and is it true?" "As true as that he was the con- queror at Waterloo. Now, make haste and get our supper, laddie."
 While the boy cooked the sausages went on indefatigably with his work, they told each other stories, asked each other riddles, amusing each other, as it had grown upon them to do in their solitary life, and their laughter was prompt and ready. Yet upon both faces there fingered a something which, if those who loved them had been near tonight, it would have given cruel pain to see.
 The sausages had been eaten and en- joyed; the game of "Old Maid" had been won-as it generally was-by Jet, with great complacency; and now the child was sleeping up stairs and the artist sat beside the dying fire, and ab- sently hummed the chorus of "Beauti- full Isle of the Sea-" as he pluoked 8 partridge. Even over this his fingers were rapid and dexterous; it seemed as if the man had no room in his life for either listlessness or indifference.
 The rich, softened notes broke on suddenly, for at tbe cottage door Fitz heard quiet rapring. He laid the bird down in tue basket that held the feath- CTS. and arose with a vexed surprise upon his face-a look of fear, too, that was half defiant. But all this vanished in a moment when he opened the door upon Lima Chester,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-03
MERCANTILE EEK

Butter-Market weak. Creamery-Eastern. 16c.a161Sc.; western, l3c.a16 C.; Elgin, 15I6o.a l6I1c.; Imitation, 10c. .a13c. Dairy-Eastern, llc.a13c.; western, sc.a11c. Factory-Fresh, 6c.a10c.
 Cheese-Market quiet. Factory New York cheddar, S14c. .aS16c. Creamery-New York, part skins, 6c. .6lSc.; Pennsylvania, part skins, tSc.; full skins, 2ca2ISc.
 Eggs-Market dull and weak. Fresh-East- ern first, 15c: Canadian firsts, 15c.; wester tirsts, l4c.al4I6c.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-15

which overhung the whole section yesterday
was so dense along the valley of the Cone
maugh, that the engineers were unable to
see the signals of the block-tower at Nineveh
which should have arrested them. One
theory of the accident is based:on doubt as
to whether the right signal was displayed
there, but on the other hand there are posi-
tive statements that it was displayed, but
was SO obscured by fog as to be nearly invis-
ible. The first engineer discovered that he
had passed the tower, went back and re-
ceived orders. and proceeded slowly to New
Florence, when the second train. passing the
tower without perceiving the signal.
crashed into the rear of the preceding train
with terrible force. 1t is stated that flag
man was sent back to warn the rear train;
but while the statements on this point are
not very clear, the understanding is that he
was not able to get back far enough to stop
it before it came up at full speed and
wrought its slaughter on the unfortunate
sleeping car.
While the matter will, of course, be a
proper subject for strict investigation, its
present aspect is that of the rare cases in
which the general adequate precautions
against disaster were rendered insufficient
by exceptional circumstances. If any re-
sponsibility appears upon investigation it
should be fixed without fear or favor; but
from the facts now before the public 1t seems
no more than justice to recognize that the
nrobable cause was a condition of things
heretofore beyond railroad experience.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-15

This is most significant showing. In
the past decade the attractiveness of this
country was so great that the immigration
was actually more than the total of the two
previous decades; yet according to the GEN.
sus the actual gain by natural growth was
only 30O,0 more than the average for these
two decades, one-fifth of which was bur-
doned by war. Beyond that, the percentage
of natural increase, AL, is represented as
being lower by one per cent than during
the decade OF the civil war Nor is this all.
Mr.. Porter has himself declared the made
quacy of the census of 1879. But whatever
percentage is to be added to the gain for
that decade to make up for its deficiency,
must be added to the gain by natural in
crease, as the immigration was fixed as abso-
lutely then as now by the reports of the i'm
migration officers. Take two per cent as
the least that can be added to in view Of
Mr.. Porter's declaration that that census
was so inadequate as render comparisons
useless, and then we have the remarkable
contrast presented of gain by natural in
crease during the war decade of 17.14 per
cent, and gain during the past decade of
peace and growth of but IA. II per cent!
This result disproves ITSELF 1t is a re-
duction of the census to absurdity, and it
places upon either Congress or the President
the duty of deciding whether some steps
shall not be taken for giving the country a
census that will be worth something.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-15
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
Red Stands for Danger.

0T AS it ever struck you." said Pittsburger,
who paints not signs, but pictures, yes
terday. that red is very dangerous color, that
1t stands for danger in all sortsof ways? On the
railroads, of course. you know. red is the danger
signal in flags by day, in lamps by night. Every
body is accustomed TO the idea of red
as warning on the railroads,
and at sea the red light serves
the same purpose. Then red stands for an.
archy, The Anarchists are often called the
Reds, and the flag which has waved over some
Of the bioodiest scenes in the worlds history is
sanguinary red. To wave a red rag before a
bull is about as dangerous thing as you can
do. The uniform of the foreman has been
red since time immemorial although
since organized fire departments have
been organized the color has been
senslbly changed. for the element the firemen
tight IS red, and the danger of the confusion of
men and names is apparent The hue of the
poppy In the fields suggests the dangerous
side OF the narcotic it harbors. Some one
aware OF the danger of debauches has coined
the phrase we know 30 we'll, Painting the town
red lied In art is risky color TO use unless
tne painter knows thoroughly how
70 use 1t, as Sir Edwin Landseer did
IN his pictures, which invariably contained
touch OF red somewhere. Turner employed
red lavishly, and, although he succeeded in pro-
ducing marvellous effects his followers have
made countless millions mourn over fiery
coruscations on canvas. Wherever you turn
we find red as mark of peril"
I'm literature is it soY''
Yes. even in literature; for are not bad
BOOKS most harmful when they are read7"