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The morning news., 1891-02-20

Practical joking Is always dangerous, but
it sometimes takes peculiarly distressing
turn. Such case recently occurred at
Buda-Pesth. Recently a Hungarian deputy
named Abranyi who undertook to
interview Bismarck was thus victim
lied by jocular acquaintance. A
man resembling Bismarck was employed
to personate the ex-ohancsllor, and Abranyi
is said to have fallen into the trap and to
have interviewed Prince Bismarck's "dum-
my" Herr Abranyi in August last pub
lished an interview he was supposed to
have had with Prince Bismarck. Imme-
diately the ex-chancellor repudiated all
the assertions made. Abranyi then
sought another interview with Bismarck.
but was refused. Abranyi was highly
incensed at this proceeding and at
the taunts and jeers he received on
all sides from the press and from
his friends. Finally he was goaded into
publishing letter, In which he reprod uced
his former statements and insisted upon
their correctness This brought out another
denial from Prince Bismarck and renewed
onslaught upon the unfortunate Hungarian
deputy. AS a result of his alleged inter
view with Prince Bismarck on Aug. 2S last
Abranyi resigned his seat in the Hungarian
Diet. Two days later the unlucky inter
viewer published circumstantial account
of his alleged interview and was announced
to be seeking a reelection to the Diet. But
he was so numerically guyed about the
alleged interview with Bismarck that ne is
now said to be insane. Thus is useful and
probably bright life wholly destroyed In
order that buffoon may enjoy what he
is pleased to consider joke. Sucn Joking
should be severely punished.
The morning news., 1891-02-20

Search for the body of Ray Hamilton has
again been abandoned just about when it
began. Since they apparently did not at
first intend to prosecute a bona fide search
they might as well not have made such a
pretense. 1t was hardly necessary.
The morning news., 1891-02-20

After several more shuffies Foster still
leads in the betting for first place in the
United States treasury department. Still
Mr.. Harrison continues to keep him on the
tender hooks while he casts his executive
eye over the gaping multitude of willing
uatrious
The morning news., 1891-02-20

Since the London police have managed to
arrest a man who had manifestly been en-
gagged in fight, they will probably gloat
over him and make him suffer for all the
crimes Of that mysterious individual known
as Jack the Ripper" AS they've got him
scared they're delighted.
The morning news., 1891-02-20

All the gold Of the Astors and all the
beauty and blue blood of his Willing bride
were powerless to avert the alleged por-
traits in the newspapers that make the high
contracting parties look like pair of fac
tory operatives out for a holiday. Wealth
cannot accomplish all things
The morning news., 1891-02-20
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The morning news., 1891-02-20

Always the most friendly foreign power,
France is now the first power to manifest a
purpose to enter an exhibit at the Chicago
exposition. France always makes good
exhibit, and her overtures should be met
with cordial recognition.
The morning news., 1891-02-20

Magnates of the Illinois whisky trust are
said to be making preparations to stand by
their scientific friend and secretary, Gibson.
They have the money. and in protecting
him they may be also protecting themselves.
Who knowsl
The morning news., 1891-02-20
They saw Re,s still Thera.

EronI the st. Loais Republic DENY
Everybody is convinced this week that Gro
yer Cleveland is in the Democratic party to
stay. The only permanent result of last weeks
furry is an increase in the amount of ghoulish
glee Observable in the strabismic Benbutlerisn
of DR.. Charles Ankulometic Dana.
The morning news., 1891-02-20
Ben and Al Are Gorgeous.
Prom the Chicnoo MQl (Tndl

From The Chicago Nail ufd.l
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. who in a
whole galaxy of colonies and several different
varieties of lord as well, turns red with chaprin
when he hears Ben Butterworth's inter-
ninable titles rehearsed
The morning news., 1891-02-20

Those pending senatorial contests in the
west ought to be stopped under the provis-
ions of the anti-lottery law.
The morning news., 1891-02-20
Don't Worry q bout Dan'l.

From the Chicago Neics Ind.)
Mr. Dana's stuffed Daniel" is at least as
fearless of the lions den as his archaic proto-
The morning news., 1891-02-20
He Was Probably Otherwise Occupied.
From the Louis

From the Louisville Coarier-Jourral (Dsn.l
AS a Kentucky jury prayed fervently for
divine guidance in making up their verdict and
then brought in hanging one, it is reasonable
to suppose that the Lord is In favor OF capital
punishment tor murdererS.
The morning news., 1891-02-20

STRANGE THING how Winks ever got the rep
utation Of being wit" said Jaggleby. why,
the only decent thing he has gotten off all the
evening is his $50 oyercoat, and he owes his
tailor for that.n-Shoe and Leather Reporter.
WICKwIRE- Nudge, it is a shame for you to
be letting your days slip by as you do Time is
money. you know
Mudge-It isn't much money when it takes
three months to amount to q quarter.
dpoiis Journal.
81 DO NOT SINK 70 Anglish a melodeeyus
tongue for to spik," said Frenchman.
why not?'
IVY not? For because it babble along not
easily. You have no belief? Just hear me how
/ spikr'-HdlperS BdzGr.
'WERE you ever an auctioneer, Mr.. Lingringg''
asked the weary young woman.
mo; what makes you ask"
Because you are always going going and
yet, it's such long time before one finds you
gone "-Wdshtngton Post.
MISS FAUsrIQUE-I flatter myself that l can
write about as bitter letter when l choose as
any girl living.
Miss Caustique-YesP You generally wet YOUR
pencil with your tongue at every second word.
do you notf-BT0oklyfl Eagle.
Mr.. GRuBBs-I don't see why You should
spend such pile for clothes.
Mrs. GrubbS-I always supposed men liked to
see a woman well dressed.
Mr.. Grubbs-They do-when some other man
pays the bis.-Relc York Weekly
SAMBo-Wnat uld dc doctah say allied yer
mostly, Bill?
Billie lowed dat had confagration of
diseases. Fust de salvation CLANS don't insist
my indigestion; dat makes torpedo liver.
sose I'm liable to go off any minute .-Terds
SJtings.
AN AMERICAN IN HAVANA Mr.. Wheeler of
New jersey accidently jostled a Cuban and
was commanded to apologize or fight a duel
He decided to fight, and to fight right off, and
to fight with revolvers at ten PAGES, and the
Cuban said he presumed it was an accident and
he would let it go that time.-Detroft Free
Press.
MosT everything seems to be legal in Idaho,
from killing Chinaman to accepting a bribe
from a railroad company. We notice in a
legal advertisement in an Idaho weekly that
'detalt having been made in the conditions of a
certain morgige," the property involved is to
be SOLD at auction, and the sale will no doubt
go off with whoop.-Detroit Free Press.
THE STORY is told of country editor who
had met with an accident. When he recovered
consciousness his rival was present and yelled
in his ear: I'm very sorry TOR you, sir -
You are, eh, what for?',
They say you've broken your spinal
coumnl"
"Confound that boy He's dropped the form
again. Fill it with slugs and slam her in "
american Grocer.
The morning news., 1891-02-20
CURRENT COMMENT.

It Has Several Weak Places.
From the Neso York Press CRepl
Reciprocity without ships is as powerIess as a
mind without a body,
The morning news., 1891-02-20

Beecham's Pills act like magic ON a weak
stomach. h.--Adr.
The morning news., 1891-02-20
HoRsFoRDs ACID PHOSPHATE

SOA p" 600 00A04AOSSs
Hysteria, and other diseases of the nervous
systme.-A
The morning news., 1891-02-20

VAN RoUTEN's CocoA-"once tried,
always used. .n-Adp.
The morning news., 1891-02-20
BRIGHT BITS.

VISITOR That's handsome man, and how
docile he looks.
Warden of Prison-Yes, sir; he is one of finest
murderers we have.-Jttdge.
WOULD it be passing counterfeit money in
the eyes of federal judge for a citizen to
carry pocketful Of pewter dollars and hand
them out to the highwaymen? ?-Ddilds Netos
A LONDON ASTRONOMER has published How
to Spend Profitable Nights with the Stars" AS
rule. theatrically speaking. the stars them
selves see to it that their nights are profitable.
-PhiLd1elDAid Ledger.
NEEDY CLIENT-TfI / lose my case don't see
how you are to be paid.
Lawyer-Oh, don't worry about that, my
dear sir. The lawyer on the other side is my
partner. .-Nep York Weekly.
How OFT vague presentiment
OF coming i'll depresses us,
When il we'd but look back we'd find
'Tis breakfast that depresses usl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
WORK OF CONGRESS.
The nate Burics the Eight Hour Bill
 for This Session.

The nate Buries the Eight Hour Bill
 for This Session.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The House Copyright bill was taken up in the Sen- ate and discussed at length.
 The credentials of H. c. Hasbrouck as a Senator from North Dakota and of D. w. Voorhees, as a Senator from Indiana, for the term beginning March 4 next were presented and filed.
 The resolution was agreed to call ing on the President for copies of cor respondence in reference to the importa- tion of certain products of the United States into Brazil.
 The Senate refused to consider the vote by which the Eight Hour bill was recom- mitted. The bill is dead for this session.
 In the House the Sundry Civil Appro- priation bill was taken up in Committee of the Whole, and after some discussion it was passed.
 A resolution was introduced by Mir. Dingley of Maine making it in order to offer as an amendment to an appropria- tion bill the substance of any bill that has passed the House and been before the Senate for six m onths and has failed to receive the action of that body. The adoption of this resolution would make 1t in order to attach the Elections bill to any appropriation bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
MINERS ON STRIKE
Thirteen Thousand Men Quit Work in the Coke Region.
SERIOUS TROUBLE EXPECTED
The Introduction of Pinkerton Guards
 Likely to Lead to Grave Trouble.

The Duration of sthe Conflict is Merely
 Conjecture-OperatOrs and Workers
 Firm fin Their Determination to Win.
 A Yard Boss and His Assistant Unmor-
 Gifully Beaten by Hungarians.
 PTTTsBURG, Pa., Feb. 10.-The great coke strike has been commenced. No coal has been mined in any of the pits owned by the Prick, Schoonmaker or Mcclure coke companies since Saturday, and no one but the coke drawers are at work to-day.
 Thirteen thousand men are on strike There win be large additions to that number by Wednesday, and the dura- tion of the conflict is merely conjecture. Operators and workers are equally firm in their determination, and both are alert to prevent repetition of the depre- dations of previous strikes.
 In the Dunbar district the men are nearly all..at work, and some of them will remain at work if permitted to do so. The workers scale demands an advance of wages of about IS 1-2 per cent, all coal to be weighed instead of measured, and eight hours to constitute a day's work
 The operators have demanded reduc- tlon of 10 per cent. on all classes of la- bor The current scale has expired. There are now no negotiations for a set clement pending.
 During 8 drunken fight at Fort Hill Yard Boss Snyder and his assistant were beaten unmercifully by Hungarians. Snyder's assistant was probably fatally injured.
 It is reported that w. A. Rayney will attempt to continue work at the plant of 1,5OO ovens with the protection of Pinkerton men. Such move is likely to lead to grave trouble
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES.
His Majesty R Received in a RiGh
 Royal Way at Now Orleans.

His Majesty R Received in a Right
 Royal Way at Now Orleans.
 NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 10.-The steam boat Oliver Bierne, having aboard mem- bers of the royal host and carnival court, backed out loom the head of Canal street at Il o'clock, and went down the river to meet His Majesty Rex. When the royal yacht was met, Rex and his retinue were transferred to the Beirne In passing up the river on her return, a royal salute was fired from the vessels of the White Squadron, which were passed on the way. On landing at Canal street, a procession was formed, consisting of 16 companies of Louisiana troops and the following visiting com panies:
 Royal Veteran Zouaves, of Elizabeth. N. J.; His Majesty's Imperial Howitzers, Richmond, Va; Kings Own Light In fantry, Detroit, Mich; Royal Fifth Regi- ment, Baltimore, Md; Princes Junior Hussars, Columbus, O.
 Then came His Grace, Joseph A. Shakespeare, Duke of Crescent City, commanding the Royal Citadel; mounted escort of Chevaliers of the House of Peers; Kings Own Royal Guard mounted; Royal Halberdiers, having charge of His Gracious Majesty, who was in a royal chariot drawn by 12 magnificent steeds The King appeared in the costume of Phillip II. of Spain. His train, the Royal Court Guard, mounted; treasure servitors, marines from the royal yacht, His Matesty's Council, Dukes of the Realm in carriages, and the Household Guards followed.
 When the procession reached the City Hall the mayor presented His Majesty with the keys of the city. At the con clusion of this ceremony the processson moved through the principal streets to the Grand Opera House, were a levee was rendered to all loyal subjects.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
MISER AND HERMIT,
Death of an Aged Jersryman Who Had
 H"Rrded N,arly $4O,OOO.

Death ofan Aged Jersryman Who Had
 H"arded N,arly $4o,OOO.
 MAYS LANDING, N. J., Feb. 10. Thomas Thomas, hermit, aged 70 years, residing at Germantown, about three miles from this place, died early in the morning, after several months suffering, from a cancer. He was we'll known throughout the county, and lived the life of a miser since his wife's death, many years ago, duing his owna ahousework.
 The old hermit, it is estimated, was worth nearly $40,000 in money, and he owned several fine houses. He had been known to beg for food in this place, and on election he voted where he got the most money. During the past spring, a fierce fire ragged in the woods near his residence and threatened to destroy all his property. Fearing this, he ran into the house and in few moments return ed, carrying a large pan of money, it is stated, all in 20-dollar gold pieces. Five children survive him. He owned consid- erable real estate in different parts of the county
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
WISSMANN NOT CRAZY.
He Put Several Natives to Death for Sell
 ing Slaves.

He Put Several Natives to Death for Sell
 ing Slaves.
 BERLIN, Feb. 10.-Late advices from Zanzibar show that there is no founda tion for the report that Commander Wissmann's mind had become affected.
 Baron Wissmann, on his return to the German east coast of Africa, found things in deplorable condition, and most of what he had accomplished un- done. The natives were insolent, and the Arabs were resuming the open traffic in slaves.
 He ascertained that the English, while professedly friendly. were spreading false reports among the native tribes as, to the power and the intentions of the Ger mans, and that a widespread impression prevailed that Germany was simply an appendage of Great Britain.
 Wissmann took vigorous measures to bring things back to their former stand ard He put several of the natives to death, who were captured in the act of selling slaves, and he rebuked the inso- fence of the native chiefs by compelling them to come before him, and again, in the most submissive manner, declare their allegiance to Germany. He is now engaged in making war upon some tribes that still defy the German author ity.
 The reports of his insanity he at tributes to English officials, who are anxious to see him removed from the coast, in order that they may have some easier man to deal with.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
BEATEN TO DEATH.
A Fasher's Brutal Cruelty to HIR RSeVeE
 Ycar-Sy.d Child.


 ELIZABETH, N. J., Feb. 10.--Samuel Beekman, colored, was arrested here charged with beating to death his little girl Ruby, aged 2 years. Beekman's wife died two years ago, and the child was taken charge ot by his sister, Mrs. Little, of Newark.
 A year ago, Beekman married Jennie Wiley, a absolute white woman, aged 23. He took the child, nine months ago, to his home in Union townshi p, and since then treated her in most cruel man. ner. She died on Friday and is still un- buried.
 County Physician Westcott made an investigation, and gave it as his opinion that the child had been murdered.
 Chief Tenny has learned that Beck man and his wife used to beat the child with clubs and a leather belt. Its back and limbs are all cut and bruised from the blows.
 The neighbors testified to seeing the brutal punishment done, and also that the child was nearly starved. They gave it food for awhile, but then it's step- mother ordered it to bring the food homo to her, and if the child did not it was subjected to beating.
 Learning this, they stopped giving it anything. The screams of the child las t week, it is said, were pitiful to hear. Chief Tenny was at once notified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
FINISH FIGHT PROPOSED,
Mccarthy Would Ne.t Dixon In a Room
 With Skin Gloves.

Mccarthy Would Mest Dixon In a Room
 With Skin Gloves.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-The great featherweight prize fight between Cal Mccarthy, of Jersey City, and George Dixon, of Boston, is off so far as the Puritan Athletic Club is concerned, as it is simply impossible to secure place in New Jersey to pull off the mill without interference.
 But Mccarthy is, personally, still per fectiy wii{ing to meet Dixon at any time and place.
 Independent of the purse the Puritan Athletic Club was offering, there is private bet of $2,00O between Joe Early and Tom O'Rourke.
 If Dixon is willing to go into room with 10 men side and fight for this $4,000, Mccarthy will meet him any. where and fight him for it. But if Dixon and his packers think the amount too small and imagine that Mccarthy is afraid to fight, Jimmy Wakely will back him, it is said, for fight for $4, 800 to $5,000 side, with skin gloves to finish in room in the presence of 10 men to a side
 Cal will even go to Boston, if neces- sary, and fight Dixon in his own house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
CANADA'S CAMPAIGN
GOldWin Smith Thinks Sir
 John Will Win.
LIVELY BETTING ON THE RESULT
Government Supporters Predict 0 Majority
 of Fifty in the Next Parliament.

England Uneasy Over Brazips Treaty
 With the United stntes-Baron wiss-
 man After the African Slave Traders
 The Czar Sends Back the London Petit
 tion-English Tories to Meet.
 TORONTO, Feb. 10.-The opinion that the Macdonald government will be re- elected is gaining ground. Even Gold win Smith realizes that the Liberals prospects are not hopeful just now. In letter attacking Sir Charles Tupper for breach of public life in coming to take part in the election campaign, he says:
 "The motion for dissolving Parliament this time was that the Conservatives saw such vice in public opinion in favor of reciprocity with the United States as they knew would sweep away the Pro. tectionists within year. The betting centrally is the best indication of public feeling
 Both sides are greatly in favor of the return of the Macdonald government, supporters of which are betting on government majority of 50 in the next Parliament. I heard one bet for round sum of government majority of 70.''
 A small-sized sensation was caused here by the publication of rumor from the Ottawa correspondent of local newspaper that he had it from high au- thority that within the next few days men prominent in political affairs will be arrested on the charge of treason.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
WASHINGTON TOPICS
A Serious Blow to the Copy
 right Bill in the Senate.
WORK DONE IN BOTH HOUSES
The Eight-Hour Measure shelved by 9
 Close Vote for This Session.

The Sundry Civil Appropriation Bin
 Passed by tho HOuse-Ex-Gov. Fosters
 Prospcc Brighten for the Treasury
 PortfOIio-The Surp'us Creeping Up
 The Silver Pool Committee Adjourn.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Inter, national Copyright bill got setback in the Senate. The amendment which the Photographers proposed and sent here was adopted by a vote of 27 to 24.
 The lithographio amendment, as it is called, provides that the law shall apply to charts, engravings, musical compo- sitions, Autographs and photographs same as to copyri ghted books-that is, that the work sh Il be executed in this country.
 The friends of the bill opposed this amendment becau SC its adoption at this late day would send it to conference, and cause it again to run the gauntlet of another passage in the House.
 But the Photographers were well or ganized. They had the opponents of the bill in the Senate as a necleus to begin with, and in addition to these they en- listed the sympathies of such clever de- baters as Frye, Hale, McPherson, Ingalls, and Henderson, and in this way gradu- ally developed sufficient strength to carry their point.
 The bill as amended will probably pass the Senate this afternoon or tonight, although it may be still further amend ed before final action is taken upon it. If the friends of the original bill make no opposition to the measure in it's amended form when it goes to confer ence it may yet become a law. But if they insist that the conferees shall re- store it to it's original form, the outlook for its passage is not at all favorable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
NEW NOT THE MAN

Ex-GOVsrnOr Fosters Chances for the
 Treasury Portfolio Improving.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The story pub lished that the President cabled to Con- sul-General New at London to come home at once is untrue. The following cable message has been received in this city from London: "United States Consul John c. New, replying to questions as to rumors which connect his name with the portfolio of the Treasury, to-day said: I have not received any message from President Harrison, land I know nothing about any proposition to offer me the Treasury portfolio.'"
 It may also be stated that the candi- dacy of ex-Gov. Foster, of Ohio, for that office looks more promising now than ever before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-10
Miss Woodward Stops Hiccoushinp

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,. Feb. 1O.-Niss Alice Woodward, of Shelton, who hic- coughed herself to the point of death de- spite the efforts of sphysicians, Is now out of danger. In consequence of the publicity given to the peculiar case, remedies have been coming in from ali over the country. Many were tried and one has proved effective, and the girl has stopped hiocoughing. This remedy was suggested by Frank w. Mack, ot the Associated Press, New York. The remedy is nitrate of amyl, few drops to be inhaled from a handkerchief.