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Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-01
Shot His sweethcart's Brother.

Near Dean, Stewart county, Tenn,
Charles Parker was shot and instantly
killed by Frank Wilkerson. The trouble
arose over Wilkerson forcing his atten-
tions on Parker's sister. He had at
tempted to go to church with her, but
was not allowed to do SO. The men
met, and quarrel was followed by the
shooting
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-01
JUDGE POLAND'S AUTHORITY.
He Quoted a Decision That Was a Little
Old But Reliable.


Judge Poland was one of the most re-
markable figures in congress. His blue
swallow-ta coat, brass buttons, snow
white hair and chop whiskers made him
appear remarkably English and he al
ways admired himself. Before enter
ing congress he had been chief justice
of his native state, and at once resumed
his practice before the courts after en-
tering political life.
One day he was arguing before the
full bench quite important case and
had referred to several decisions, when,
picking up volume, said:
"May it please your honoss, | will
now call your attention to case de-
cided in the volume of our state
reports The decision is somewhat old
but at that time there were some able
men upon the BENCH" and from de-
cision rendered by himself twenty years
previous sustained the position he was
contending for.
The Judges of course all smiled, but
Poland was as digniied as it was posi-
bic for mortal to be.-Detroit Free
Press
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-01
Four-county Fish Fry and Reunion.

A four-couuty fish fry and reunion
was held at Ashland, Va, and was
largely attended. About 5000 people
were present. The counties represent
ed were Monard, Morgan, Sangamon
aid Cass. Speeches were made by sew
eral prominent gentlemen. Prof. VIM.
Smith made successful balloon ascen-
sion and thrilling parachute leap. A
grand display of fireworks concluded
the days celebration.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-01

81 see by scientific paper" said
the star boarder, "that butter IS very
susta ining." yes" murmured Dag
gitt, this ought to hold twenty.
Sound dun h-bell. IN. J. Telegram
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-01
SOUTHERN GLEANlNGS.
A Celestial Funeral.

Yee Men, a Chinaman, committed sui
eide at Chattanooga, Tenn, by cutting
his throat and then blowing his brains
out. The funeral services were a mix
ture of Christian and Pagan customs
The body was buried from an under
taking establishment where, previous
to the departure to the cemetery, DIR.
Bachman conducted the Christian
burial services, after which the Chi
nese, some dozen in number, proceeded
with the full panoply of a Chinese
funeral, the clothes of the dead celes-
tial being burned at the grave.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-01

The central committee appointed by
The president of the Worlds Fair con-
vention at Montgomery last May met
In Montgomery the other day and or
ganized the Alabama Worlds Fair as
sociation, with a capital stock of $780,
600. W. C. Bibb, Jr., Of Montgomery,
was elected president; Joseph p. SAT-
ford, of Montgomery, secretary and
treasurer; E. H. Barr, of Birmingham,
commissioner general. Funds will be
raised by popular subscription, the val
ue of shares being placed at one dol
lar each
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
For Short Figures.

Seamless bodices are not becoming to
women with full figures. When there is IA
tendency to shortness all the seams of
darts and side forms should be retained
as these break the apparent size, and an
extra side form is sometimes put in to keep
these seams at even distances Modistes
use two under arm forms for bodices which
measure more than twenty-six inches at
the belt line, making these forms of the
same width as the rounded side forms of
the back, while the middle back forms are
still narrower. This gives nine lcngthwise
seams, and with two darts each side of the
front there are thirteen seams i'll the bod
ice. Nor should stout women wear coats
that are deep on the side, as they outline
the hips too plainly.
Their best choice is a plain bodice rather
short on the hips, meeting a skirt draped
in long folds in front, more nearly pointed
than curved, to give the effect of length
and take away from the apparent breadth
Double breasted bodices with slight postil-
ion back are liked for wool gowns of large
women. a good plan to break the broad
effect in skirts is to put far back on each
side next ti1t back breadth IA narrow
straight panel or rever of velvet or cloth
of the fabric used is trimming on the
bodice. Trimming around the skirt should
be avoided.-liarper's Bazaar.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
The Fad for Heart Shaped Articles.

If you want to be in quite the fashion,
wear or possess something that is heart
shaped. There are heart shaped cushions,
heart shaped tables heart shaped bonnets,
heart shaped photo frames, and the newest
ornaments foi writing and dressing tables
are heart shaped. One comes across heart
shaped things everywhere; they are the so
ciety bellies latest fad. The fashionable
engagement ring is ornamented with pair
of hearts. They are moonstones surround
ed with diamonds. The newest purse is a
heart, and the newest watch charm too
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
MCD0UGALLS' SHEEP DIP,

McDougals non.poisOnous sheep DIP and
cattle dressing, scab specific and insect ex-
terminator on sheep, cattle, horses, dogs
poultry, etc, has been used with great success
in this county tor several years. 1t instantly
eXtcrninatcs all ticks, lice and maggots, is
the only true specific for scab, and finely
stimulates the growth of the fleece, making
its use very profitable. When used at II
special strengthitalso waterproofs the feeces,
thus affortling the animals great protection
from cold and wet. In the United States
Great Britain and many places abroad it is
now generally adopted-having to Il large
extent displaced the use OF tobacco, arsenic
lime and sulphur, and poisonous mixtures
1t has important advantages over such dress
ings, and is more certain in its action. For
sale at
SHELDON DRUG STORE. IL: IT,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13

Fashionable hair dressing is not confined
to any one style. The couture may be
elaborate, or it may be simple it may be
modern, or it may be classical, and it may
be high or low, as best suits the require
ments of the wearer There is what the
French call couture elonge, designed espe-
cially to impart an appearance OF height
to short figures. In this couture the orna-
ments worn are of pointed nature, and
are placed at the back of the head.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13

The prospects seem to be now that the
plan outlined in Governor Hills message
will be carried out wholly or in part in
New York state. If it is, then the great
commonwealth will surely be entitled to
the name Empire State" And when,
IN addition to all the natural advantages
found within our boundaries, are added
good country roads in every state, then,
and not till then, may we call ourselves
citizens of the empire nation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13

Flowers may he arranged on skirts with
such grace that they appear to grow there,
as on wall in the sunny south. An ex-
ample seen was light blush pink satin;
it had large and beautiful trails of roses
climbing up the skirt, as though the sun
shine were making them grow. All dresses
thus deliberately adorned in front are made
with plain trained backs The idea lends
itself to fancy dresses, and a pretty render
ing of flower girl costume was a short
light satin skirt covered all over with
chrysanthemums of various tints. In the
cut are shown two fancy dresses designed
for flower quadrile. The one represent
ing datfodil has yellow accordion pleated
silk skirt, with flower petals forming an
overskirt and green plush bodice with
yellow leaves, the sleeves corresponding
The other, representing garden lily, has
a green satin bodice and underskirt, the
latter being overlaid with green satin
leaves and white satin petals. White satin
stamens appear on the bodice. The head
dress is lily
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13

In the cut is shown a pleasing style of
hair dressing for evening wear. 1t is a
medium style, between the extremes of
very high and very low coiffures. This
cotfure is formed by elevating the back
hair, curling the ends and working them
into pulfs. The front hair is cured, or,
when that is not practicable, artificial hair
in the form of fairy fringe" is added.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
Fer OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow'S soothing syrup has been used
by millions OF mothers tor their children
while tccthng. II disturbed ut night and
broken OF your rest by Il sick child suffering
and crying with pain of cutting teeth send at
once and get bottle OF Mrs. Winslow's
soothing syrup iOr children teethng. 1t
will relieve :hc poor little sufferer immedia-
tcly. Depend upon it, mothers, there is no
mistake about it. 1t cures diarrh1a, regu.
lates the stomach and bowls, cures wind col
ic, softens the gums, reduces inflammation
ana gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for
Is the prescription OF one of the oldest and
best female physicians and nurses in the
United states, and is tor sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price twenty-five
cents bottle. Be sure and ask tor "Mrs
Winslow's Soothing syrup" 46;l.yr.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
CORRECT STYLES IN DRESS ILLUS
TRATED AND DESCRIBED.

Fashions in Ball Oowns-Distinctions Be
tween Dinner and Dancing Dresses as
Broad as Ever-Fancy Dresses Espe-
oia,,, pos..-"ed for Flower QuadriIles.
While their materials have vi ii measure
given place to richer fabrics for ball gov -,
the distinction between dinner and dane
ing dresses is as broad as ever. Low gowns
are much worn, and there is a tendency to
the old court bodice. There are some
pretty arrangements of flower trimmings
for ball dresses. Small wreaths are made
to encircle the arms and bodice and ruches
of leaves of various tints are made for the
hens of dresses.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-13
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE-Estate of
" Cyrus BUmD.

=, me ne Undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of Adj
olson, Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands OF all persons
against the estate of Cyrus Bump, late of
salisbury, in said district deceased, and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes
Bump, on the 18th day of February and
10th day OF June next, from / O'Clock D.
m uhtll O'Clock p. IN. each of said days, and
that SIX months from the 23d day of January
a.. p 1881 is the time limited by said Court for
SAID creditors to present their claims to us
Tor examination and allowance.
Dated at salisbury, this 18th day of Jan
uary, A. D., 1891.
JAMES W. THOMAS, ic.,
JAMES W. WHITNEY, Comrs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-11
THE CHINESE ESTIMATE.
They Will Not Yield to Us in Philosophy
 and Letters.

They Will Not Yield to Us in Philosophy
 and Letters.
 "Your superior skill in the mathe-, nautical and mechanical arts we are ready to acknowledge, a learned Chi nese once said to me-" writes w. S. P. Martin in the Forum, "but you must concede to us the palm of philosophy and letters" This estimate is the pre- vailing one among educated Chinese as they compare our civilization with their own. It may be modified, and doubt less will be, by further acquaintance; but it shows that they are not to be im- posed on by the glitter of wealth or the noise of machinery. The material progress on which we vaunt ourselves weighs light in their scales when poised against moral principles and esthetic culture. A letter of MT. Yung- wing, the .wcll-known scholar and diplomat, has fallen into my hands, of which the following is an extract. Certain jealous Americans had the doubtful taste to invite his assistance in a Convention for promoting the general adoption of republican govern ment." He replies: ''In view of what the general government has done for the past twenty years in the way of enacting obnoxious laws against the Chinese, and without any provocation flinging insult after insult in the very teeth of the Chinese government, can not for the life of me see how repub- licanism is to become universal or how the torch of American liberty is to en- tighten the eastern races when they are shut out from it's light.'' I feel con- fident that this would meet with similar confirmation on other points if we had access to the unpublished reports of the Chinese mission of inquiry
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-11
VICTORY FOR scovILL's.
Exciting Contest at the East End Dem
 cratic Clubs SOciable.

Exciting Contest at the East End Demo-
 cratic Clubs Sociable.
 The first annual sociable of the East End Democratic club, which was held last evening, in City hall, was largely attended. The packers of the tug-of war teams of the Rogers & Brother and Scovill companies were out in force and great interest was taken in the contest. The first pull was tie and the second and third were won by the Scovill com pany team by ten and one-half inches respectively. The match was for a purse of $50, a silver cup and a laurel wreath. and many outside bets were wagered on the result. In behalf of the club the prizes were presented to the victors by A. J. Smith, and John H. Moran responded for the Scovill team The grand march, which was partici- pated in by over 125 couples, was led by Thomas Moran and Miss Lizzie Moran. There were SiXtt en numbers on the pro- gramme and it was long after midnight when the last number was danced. The following committees were in charge: angementS-Thomas Moran, Peter Dunn, William J. Goggins, William Godey, E. J. Conlon, James Caniff, Joseph Wallace; tloor-Thomas Moran, P. Costello, M. J. Colloty, William Godey, John Slavin. John Hayes. John Ash, NJ. Barry, Peter Dunn. William Hogan, John CasS; reception-William Doran, William J. Goggins, Peter F. Myers, James F. Duncan, A. J. Smith, J. A. Hynes, E. J. Conlon, NJ. Finnegan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-11
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Twelve of the stockholders of the Wa terbury Amusement company met in the police court room last evening and elected the following directors: Colonel J. B. Doherty, E. w. Pinney, Chris Strobel, w. R. Mattison and H. k. Du- rant. The directors at a subsequent meeting elected Colonel Doherty, and treasurer. It was voted to call an assessment of fifty per cent of the stock subscribed, for the pun pose of fixing up the grounds, buy ing uniforms, etc. A league meeting will be held ill this city next Wednes- day.
 The Philadelphias are angling for O'Rourke, Sharrott and Whistler of the New Works.
 Glenalvin, the Chicago second base man, signed with the Portland, (Ore, ) team, despite the national agreement Chigago will release him to avoid trouble.
 Anson weighs 225 pounds. He ex- poets to train off 25 pounds before the season opens.
 Good ball players are generally rather expensive articles and Sid Farrar, the latest acquisition to the New Haven club, is no exception, if reports are true. His salary is apparently very near the limit. Last week President Fuller of the Havcrill club secured refusal of his services at $1 800 for the season. Mon day of this week Farrar wired Fuller asking if he could pay S2,000. Fuller replied in the negative and Farrar then signed with the New Ravens. From this it would appear that New Haven is paying him a salary of nearly, if not quite, S2,0OO.
 A man wanted at once to act as secre- tary of the Beneficial Order of Earnest Workers. Good pay. Call at room 1' Franklin house,
 Reid 6S Hughes have rer>.ived a full line of the Mother Friend" shirt waists in all sizes from four to fourteen years. The rrices as low.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-11
MORTALITY RECORD.
Deaths and Funerals of People Well
 Known i'm This City.

Deaths and Funerals of People Well
 Known i'm This City.
 Thomas O'Connor, the we'll known grocery and liquor dealer of South Main street, died very suddenly of heaIt failure, about : o'clock last night. He was seized with a shock while in one of the rooms at his home and Dr Mcdonald was summoned. but before he arrived Mir OConnor had expired.
 The deceased was horn in Ireland in 1885. coming to Waterbury with his parents when about 1G years of age. He and his brother Michael some years afterwards engaged in tine grocery busi- ness on Bank street. The firm was dis solved in 1872, the deceased purchasing the property he occupied at the time of his death.
 MT O'Connor enlist. d m Co c, First regiment, Connecticut Heavy artillery, March II, 1862, and Was mustered out on March II, 1865 with the rank of ser geant. He was a prominent member of the G. A. R. He leaves wife, a mother, Mrs Catherine O'Connor, a brother, George, and many nephews and nieces. The funeral will take place to St Patricks church at 9 o'clock Monday morning.
 John Byron, aged 65 years. died of heart failure at his home in Terryville this morning.
 E. B. Goodyear of Naugatuck re- ceived telegram lat evening announc- ing the death, in California, of his brother, Watson A. Goodyear, one of the best known residents of the Pacific coast.
 Mrs Bridget Cassidy, aged 6l years, died this morning at her home on Cas- sidy avenue. The funeral will take place to the church of the Immaculate Conception at S:3O o'clock Monday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-11
"oLEo" DEALERS IN COURT.
Fined Heavily For Not Displaying Signs
 According to Law.

Fined Heavily For Not Displaying Signs
 According tO Law.
 The oleomargarine cases came up be- fore Judge Bradstreet this morning, Gideon H. Winslow, of Hartford, dairy commissioner, being the witness against those prosecuted. Timothy O'Rourke, who is on his way to Europe, was the first one charged with selling without exposing d sign. His attorney entered a demurrer against the complaint. The demurrer was overruled and the penalty as ordered by law, $100 fine, was i'm posed. An appeal was taken under bonds of $200.
 Charles Boylan was the next one charged. Winslow testified that he had visited the defendants store and found no sign, had tasted some butter and found it oleomargarine. The defense introduced no testimony. A fine of $100 was imposed, an appeal being taken.
 Eugene Sullivan, who keeps store cused. Winslow testified that he had entered the store and on asking if oleo- margarine was sold there the woman in charge had told him it was and showed him the butter in the refrigerator. The sign was on top of the refrigerator lying down out of sight. When cross-ex- amined he would not swear that there was "oleo" i'll the store, but brought the complaint from the woman's admission and because of a United States stamp on the box containing the butter. Judge Bradstreet continued Judgment in this case in order to look into the law.
 Daniel McCarty, No fl Baldwin street, was the next accused. The commis- sioner went to McCarthy's store March IS and found in the back room some "oleo' without a sign. He ordered it brought to the store proper and a sign put up. On the 31 of March he visited the store again and found an empty box in front and a box in the rear room partly empty, MT Mccarthy testified that he had ordered the sign put on the other box that morning. His son had forgotten to do as ordered. The boy testified that he was so busy that morn ing that he did not think of the sign. On cross examination he admitted hay ing sold some of the butter that morn ing. Judge Bradstreet said that on the evidence of the boy be would have to convict and imposed the same penalty. $1O0. An appeal was taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-11
UNDER CAR WHEELS.
\ New England Road Brakeman Killed
 .a.

4 New England Road Brakeman Killed
 This Morning.
 D. J. Woodruff, New England road brakeman, met with horrible death near Southford this morning. Wood ruff was employed on an early freight and fell from the top of car, the wheels of which passed over his body. The remains were taken to Southford, and telephone message was sent to Medical Examiner North, who deemed it unnecessary to visit the place and view the remains. The New Eng land road people do not know where the unfortunate mans home is, but it is believed that he belongs in Hartford. He was 30 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-11
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Piece of Drowned Mans Clothing
 Sent to New Haven,

A Piece of a Drowned Mans Clothing
 Sent to New Haven,
 In response to notices which have been sent to all the Long Island cities concerning the disappearance of John Pfrender, letter has just been received by Charles Branley, of New Haven, con taining a description of man found piece of the clothing which he wore The description did not tally with Dutch John. however, ,and the man from whom tho letter came has been notified that the body was not that of Pfrender This leaves the mystery of his disappearance as deep as ever and his friends have given up all hope of hearing anything from him. There is now no doubt in the minds of any of them that he is dead.
 While the bridge gang was at work on the temporary trestle over Shaw's cove, near New London yesterday, two of the men deserted the body of man lying at the bottom of the cove. The body was identified as John Cary of Westerly, employed as stone cutter at Millstone, and the presumption is that he fell into the water while passing from the foot bridge to the trestle of the old bridge at the opening near the south end.
 Charles Allen, aged 70, was found dead, yesterday, under fence near the Children's home at Norwalk. Death was caused by apop1exy. The body had lain where found possibly two days.
 Lewis M. Bridgeman, an employe of the New London Northern railroad com pany, died suddenly at his home in East London yesterday. Deceased had been ill for the past six weeks but refused to employ a doctor, notwithstanding he Nx,ac ronnofn11u r1rno6 n do cn hxyf lx, and friends. He thought he had the grip, but his complaint is believed to have been rheumatism of the heart.
 Michael Healey, a tinsmith residing in Fair Haven and who is employed by William Smith, had a very narrow es- cape Sesterday from instantaneous death or serious injuries. He was at work on a verandah when he suddenly lost his balance and fell to the ground. a distance of forty feet. Luckily the only injury he sustained was strain to his right ankle.
 In Hartford, yesterday, Mrs John Clark, a woman about thirty-two years of age, was found dead in a crowded tenement in the rear of 31 Chestnut street. Desertion, poverty and want led to her death.
 Charles Slay back of New Haven. a German, aged da years, became intoxi- cated Wednesday night and before re- tiring blew out the gas. After several hours fellow boarder smelled the es, caping gas, investigated and caused Slayb back to be taken to the hospital. The hospital authorities said last even ing that the man would recover and that he asserts that he had no intention of committing suicide, but blew out the gas becau je he was too drunk to realize what he was about.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-11
Reid & Hughes
 -Aol-
 THE MOTHERS FRIEND" SHIRT WAIST.

We have received a com. plete line of the above well known waists in all sizes from 4 to IA years. It is the best waist in the market, and the buttons canLot be torn off, either in wearing or washing.
 The prices are: Outing Flan- nel, 47c, sec and 95c, Colored Cambric, unlaundered,47c. Col. ored Cambric, laupdered, 79c and 95c. White, laundered, 95c. Black and Navy Blue Satine, warranted fast color, at $1.25.