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The Charlotte Democrat., 1891-07-24
A Gall for the Fool Killer.

When the Fool Killer gets around again
to the educational institutions the first
man to club will be the one who uses the
examination questions to show how much
he would know could he answer his own
conundrums. The Boston Transcript
illustrates this point:
Perhaps one could not expect students
to have much enthusiasm for such q
science as political science, for instance,
when the key question of one examina
tion in a great university was this, which
was given off hand and to which verbal
answer on the spot was required
"Give complete account ofthe amount
and nature of every issue of Treasury
notes by the United States Government
from 1899 to 1897
Did the boy answer the question? No.
Could the professor have answered it I?
Not within forty rows of apple trees.
How long would it have taken the Sec-
retary of the Treasury to prepare an
answer to the question? About week of
his clerks time. What did the professor
ask it for ? Did he want to "roast" the
boy? Who knows but himself?
A GOOD LESSON LEARNED.-Colonel
AuulOW1 WIN was Cul0A VI Gu0 "dLOE u0"
partment of large city. one day received
a call from a wealthy manufacturer,
whose establishment had many favors to
ask of the department. Before this man
made his request he handed the colonel a
ffty-dollar bill, which the colonel laid
upon the desk before him, without saying
| a word. When the visitor arose to go,
however, he inquired:
"Now, my dear sir, what is this for 2'
holding up the bill.
"Oh that's to buy cigars for the boys r'
eyes then I suppose you are fond OF
the weed p
The manufacturer acknowledged that
he did like good cigar.
"Then allow me-" said the chief, in his
most genial manner, "to insist upon your
trying one of these"
He took two cigars from box, lighted
his own with the fifty. dollar bill, and
passed the burning paper to his amazed
visitor. The man said nothing, but he
never made second attempt to bribe
| Colonel Ludlow,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1891-07-24

Entered at the Post Office in Charlotte, n. o.,
as second class matter, according W the rules OF
1.-THE P. o. Department.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1891-07-24
THE
cuAR RLOTTE DEMOCRAT,
pUBLIsHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
J. P. STRONG.
r Fl E

TrnMs-One Doller and Fifty Gents in advance
for year-TwO Dollars on time.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1891-07-24

Hoods Sarsaparilla
And all the leading PATENT MEDICINES
for sale by
Jan. 80, 1891.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
TIMELY TOPICS

Despite the high price of beef, Fitz- gerald handles none but the best. He makes speciality of corned beef which cannot be beat. Call and see for your self at the Bridge market, 97 Baldwin street.
 Ninety different patterns of lace cur talns ranging in price from 75 cents to $25, ,OO pair, are shown by Miller & Peck.
 A man-wanted at once to act as secre- tary of the Beneficial Order of Earnest Workers. Good pay. Call at room II, Franklin house.
 Reid & Hughes have received full line of the Mothers Friend" shirt waists in all sizes from four to fourteen years. The prices as low. ..s. ..-.
 W. H. Casey has opened one of the neatest wine rooms in the city at 261 Bank street. It is his intention to keep the best brands in the market and gen. tlemen will find this well conducted place to visit,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
SOUGHT HER DAUGHTER.
A New Hartford Woman Found Her \
 Matt Wards Place.

A New Hartford Woman Found Her At
 Matt Wards Place.
 A Mrs Mitchell of New Hartford, called at the Birmingham postoffice. Wednesday, and desired to know who rented a certain box in the office. The information was at first refused, but when she explained that she was trying to trace daughter who had left home, and who had her letters directed to this box. the official informed her that the box in question was rented by Matthew Ward, of the Bridgeport road. Mrs Mitchell secured the services of Officer Tomlinson and went to Wards place and had the girl. who is not quite eighteen years old, arrested and brought before Judge Tomlinson, who, after ment for e one week the sPrnueG rPirl soing 5o fo New Haven with her mother. Both mother and daughter stated they could secure employment there and neither wished to return to New Hartford at nraSant-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
REvlvlNe MAR MEMORIES.

wadhams' Post Celebrates the Anhiver-
 sary of Lees Surrender.
 The anniversary or General Lees sur render was appropriately observed by Wadhams' post, G. A. R., last evening, at City hall. The programme was as follows:
 Overture, Faulman's Orchestra Scene, "Enlisting for the War" Selection, Waterbury Banjo Club Scene, ''Off for the front" Soprano solo, Miss. Maggie Farrell Scene, "Foraging Party" Reading, Miss Susie Drew Selection, Orchestra Scene, ''ChaIge on Rebel Battery" Selection, Banjo Club Recitation, Charles Grilley Impressions, Dept Com Henry N. Fanton Scene, Rebel Prison Pen" Reading, Miss Susie Drew Scene, "The Laurel Crown"
 Hot coffee, hard tack and baked beans were served and dancing was indulsed in for several hours. Follow ing the ex- ercises in City hall banquet was served in Music hall in honor of the visiting officers. There were present Com mander FantOn of Dantnry; Srni"r Vice-Commander Smith of WilinHnllc: Junior Vice Commander Rogers of Meriden; Chief Mastering Officer Mix of Wallingford and CourAde Gallagher of Meriden The visitors were wei comed by Commander John 5. Hayes and dVice-Commander Fdxon responded. It was after the hour of twelve when taps were sounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
RAILROADS OF NEW ENGLAND.
Interesting Census Statistics Prepared By
 Special Agent Adams.

Interesting Census Statistics Prepared By
 Special Agent Adams.
 H. C. Adams, special agent of the census has prepared a report on the railway statistics of New England. The number of passengers carried in 1889 was double the number carried in 1880. The earnings in 1889 were $69. .475. .O55 as against $49, ,O01, ,720 in 1880. Here are some interesting facts from the report: The number of passenger engines per hundred miles of line which in New England is 16. is for the United States at large 5, while u number of passen- gers carried per passenger engine is for New England 102, 1858, and for the United States 5S.444. Passenge mileage per engine, on the other hand, is about the same for both sections considered, which shows that the average journey in New England is relatively short. The contrast is as striking if we consider freight traffic. The number of freight engines per 100 miles of line is about the same in both sections, being 12 in the New England states as against 10 in the entire country. The number of tons carried per freight engine is slightly greater in New England than in the United States, being 44397 in the former section and 36, ,643 in the latter; but the ton mileage per freight engine is markedly less in New England than in the country at large, being 2,92S, ,255 in the former and 4,53S, ,7S6 in the latter. This indicates that short haul traffic is relatively a much more important factor for New England than for other rail- ways. It will be further noticed that the traffic of New England, both pas- ssnger and freight, is done with a smaller number of cars than the traffic of the rest of the country, as shown by the number of passenger and freight cars required to move one million pas. sengers and one million tons of freight. In general this comparison indicates that the railways of New England are operated under conditions that permit greater economy than the average rail- way in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
MOSES F. WALKER,

Walker is we'll known in this city, where he played ball for two seasons with che Eastern league team. He came here from Cleveland in 1885 with Campion, Battin and Wheeler, and re- mained here until 1887, which season he played with Newark. He was well educated and one of the most gentle manly players on the team. After leaving here and before going to Newark Walker went west, was admitted to the bar m Toledo. He never practic, d his profession, however, and since retiring from the ball field two years ago, he has been in the railway mail service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
WICKED NEW BRITAIN.
Waterbury Mans Watch Stolen by
 Picked Up Acquaintance.

A Waterbury Mans Watch Stolen by a
 Picked Up Acquaintance.
 The New Britain Herald says: Yester- day James Donegan came to this city from Waterbury. While in a saloon here he met a man named Charles Jud- son, who instantly formed an intimate acquaintance with him. Judson covet- ed the watch which Donegan had in his pocket, and availed himself of conve- nient opportunity. while Donegan was resting III chair, to steal it. When Donegan missed the watch he notified the police. Judson was arrested at 1 80 o'clock in the morning in the City hotel. He was fined $7 and costs. Judson told the court that the watch could be found under the carpet of the room in which he slept during the night. Chief Morgan with MT Paige, the proprietor of the hotel, found the watch in the place indicated by Judson, and returned it to Donegan, who took the next train to Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
"O'DOwd's Neishbors |"

The checking off of seats for the Red Mems Social club benefit, "O'Dowd's Neig ghbors," next Tuesday evening, commenced at the Winthrop clothing store last evening, and never before have so many seats been sold in one night in this city. Fully one hundred people were in line and over $50 seats were checked by the time the store closed-Meriden Journal At the opera house Thursday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
SMALLPOX ON BALDWIN STREET.

SMAlIFON ON BALDWIN D KEEL Miss Ellen Delane of westfield, Mass,
 Is the Victim.
 A case of varioloid was reported to the health department this noon.
 Miss Ellen Delane, aged 22 years, came here last Thursday from Westfield, Mass, and secured board at Mrs Sheehy's boarding house in the Phalon block, south of the bridge on Baldwin street, and Is the victim. She was taken ill a few days ago and physician was called yesterday afternoon. This morn ing he reported that the woman was suffering from smallpox and imme- diately notified Health Officer Frost who in company with Sanitary Inspector Moses visited the building and quaran- tined the place.
 Miss Delane's parents arrived a few days ago from Westfield and they too had secured board at Mrs Sheehy's house. It was learned that the young woman was employed in a rag factory in Westiield previous to coming to this city, and It is probable that she contracted the disease from infected rags.
 A special meeting of the board of health was held this afternoon to take necessary action in the matter. F.. l.. FrisbIe was chairman and Fred erick Spencer clerk. It was voted that the house be quarantined according tn the statutes and also thoroughly di>in- fected. It was decided lo employ proper attendants and to get authority from the city auditor to procure the necessary supplies for the families, of which there are four residing in the block.
 Arrangements are being made to re- move the woman to thu pest house. Dr Frost says she has the disease in u mild form and that he does not fear any seri, OIlS results
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
Burglar Fatally Wounded.

YoUNGsTowN, O., April 10.-Two burglars were captured in the P. & l.. E. depot last night. While being taken to captors and tried to escape. One of the burglars named Charles Ward. was shot and fatally injured. The other escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
NO PROFIT IN SUGAR.
The Rehners Win Have Fat Thing
 Under the Mckinley Bill.


 The sugar question is still debatable one, and, although every one who has bought the article since the list inst has had the pleasant experience of before unheard of low prlce. there is yet a doubt as to the permanent advantage to the consumer under the free sugar clause of the Mckinley tariff.
 As has been stated, the price of 74 cents Der pound at retail before April might well have been expected, with a or 34 cent duty removed, to be or 45 cents per pound, with the same profit to all selling parties. But the refiners, for April the wholesale price should be 4.75 and 4.S7 cents. This left only a small profit for the retailers who had re- duced their prices and Swore by McKin- ley, and they found that they would have to weigh closely and avoid scatter ing if they would get an old dollar for a new one.
 It is plain that there is no money for the retailer in sugar at five cents Der pound, so long as the refiners control the wholesale price as at present, and threats are heard among the grocers of raising their price in self defense.
 It IS plain that the tariff was not the trouble with sugar. for with the two cents pound paid to the retiners by the government and the protection afforded the retiners will keep for themselves about all the sweetness to be found in the Mckinley measure. It is stated that combination has already been effected between the eastern and Cali fornia retiners, the territory of each to be free from invasion by the other, and they are to alternate the periodical clos ing ot their retneries to prevent over flooding the market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Torrington Man Crushed to Death By a
 Falling Tree.

TOrringtOn Man Crushed to Death By a
 Falling Tree.
 William c. Johnson and Peter Jack son of Torrington have been felling trees this week for a man named Holt in North Norfolk. On Wednesday, fall ing tree crushed Johnson's head and caused his death shortly after. Johnson was B years old and married. but did not live with his wife. His body was cared for by his brother from Torring- ton.
 Oliver Sloane, a we'll known resident of Bethel, was struck by train at South Norwalk, had two ribs broken and received internal injuries. He was taken to the Daubury hospital yester. day.
 Herman Spitzner and Emile Tisch CT, employees at Edwin J. Toof's manufac- tory in New Haven, were seriously burned by a gas explosion yes terday. The fire at their forges did not burn well and they toek out a plug from the gas pipe to see if it was clogged. No sooner was the plug removed than the gas poured out in volumes into the room, and a few minutes later the re was terrific explosion, the gas becom- ing ignited from the burning fire from the forge. The gas had but little chance to permeate the whole room, it being concentrated at the spot where Spitzner and Fischer were at work on the pipe, and they therefore received the full shock of the explosion. Both were knocked down and frightfully burned.
 John Burke, while working on a new building in Bridgeport, yesterday morn ing, fell from the scaffolding and sus- tained a dislocation of hls right shoulder besides number of slight bruises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.
Appropriate Last Day Exercises Hel,
 This Afternoon.

ApproprIate Last Day Exercises Hold
 This Afternoon.
 The pupils of Misses Whiting and Cairns held appropriate Hast day ex- ercises at the High school room this after noon. The exercises were of musical and literary nature. The address was delivered by Miss Florence Nelson. The class historian was Miss Bessie Mcdonald and Leo Curley made an ex- cellent class prophet. The valedictory address was by Miss Hattie Bartrom. Many of the pupils parents and friends were present. The scholars in Miss McCarthy's room also held appropriate closing exercises
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
QUO wARRANTo PAPERS.
Counsel Exercising Great Care in Thci
 Preparation.

RreparatlOn.
 Ex-Governor IngersolI, ex-Judge Henry Stoddard and Attorney Ham mersley are preparing quo warranto papers in the case Judge Morris pro- poses bringing against Governor Bulke- ley. It is barely possible that proceed ings will be instituted to-day; but Judge Stoddard said last evening that he thought that probably the matter will not be acted upon before next week. Great care is being exercised in prepar- ing the papers and every feature is con sidered at length before it is formulat d in the writ. The case will unquestion- ably attract wide attention and the writ will be the first of its kind, so far as subject matter is concerned, ever issued in a New England state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
WORLD OF SPORIS.

A meeting of the stockholders of the base ball association will be held in the police court room this evening. A full attendance is earnestly desired.
 Tom Esterbrook has at last secured an engagement. His terms have been accepted by the Lebanon club.
 The Syracuse club has signed Catcher Bushong, late of the BrOoklyns, and he has been ordered to report April 15.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
MALKER COMMITS MuRpER.
The Colored Catcher of the Yaterburys of
 1886 Uses a Knife

Loco Nses al lAhAe.
 A dispatch from Syracuse last night stated thtt Patrich Murray, a Iuason, was fatally stabbed yesterday afternoon, by Moses F. Walker, the colored ball player. Walker. who was under the in- fiuence of liquor when he committed the crime, was locked up.
 Murray. with two or three C. rmpan- ions. was standing on a street corner when Walker, who was under the influ- ence of liquor, came along.
 ''WiIn1 ure you walking the streets for ?" Murray asked, "Why are you not at work ?'' Walker flew into rage. and drawing a knife stabbed the ques- tioner in the stomach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
President Rnssett Resigns.

BIRMINGHAM, April 1O.-Royal NJ. Bass president of the Birmingham Iron Foundry company. resigned to-day and sold his stock He was elected secretary of the company in 1850 and in 1865 became president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
school Closed by La Grippe

BUFFALO, April 10. More public school teachers are unable to attend to their duties than in nine years previous, owing to la grippe. One school was closed to-day,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
Tenement House Fire.

NEW YORK, April 10,-At 3 o'clock ti is morning fire was discovered in a five story tenement house on 101th street. The occupants were removed with difficulty. and Mrs Daniel Sullivan Was seriously niured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
Large Fire i'm NIemnhis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 1O.-Late last night fire was discovered in the cotton sheds of Hill, Fontaine & Co. Over 10000 bales of cotton were destroyed. The loss is very heavy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
MOTHERS FRIEND" SHIRT WAIST.

> We have received a com. plete line of the above well known waists in all sig $ from 4 to l4 years. IL is the best waist in the market, and the buttons cannot be torn off, either in wearing or washing.
 The prices are: Outing Elan. nel, 47c, 69c and 95c. Colored Cambric, unlaundered,47c Col. ored Cambric, laundered, 79c and 95c. White, laundered, 95c. Black and Navy Blue Satine, warrant d fast color, at $1.25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
Millinery, Millinery, Millinery.

Millinery is the all absorbing theme with the ladies just at present and we'll it may be, flor never has dame fashion acquit- ted herself so we'll as she has the present season. The styles are @ complete and a decided change from those of last year and the variety of shapes largely increased, points that are very desirable for the sea. son that you can more readily find hat or bonnet that will re becoming and 'iust the thing" Our Stock comprises every shape that has thus far been desigred, with line of trimmings that is complete in every detail to an inspection of which you are cordially invited.
 I. CHASE.
 ARCADE BUILDING.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
Dr l., Kinlbell

Is Abbott avenue.
 can cons st .ntly recommend Dr Kim bells treatment to all sutfe ing from ca tarrh end bronchial troubles.
 F. E. BENHAM. We fully concur in what F. E. Benham says. II. II. Peck,
 Chas 1 Tremaine,
 K. F. McMahon. Are you afflicted with ursightly warts and moles on your face Dr Kimbell re- moves hideous mar s. moles and warts, leaving no scar
 Herman T. Bacon, box 132 Willimantic, Conn, will answer questions a1rut Dl kimbell curing a cancer of his lower lip. Dr Kin bell has :'racticed medicine over 3l years in nearly every state in the Union. He cures diseases uf men, women and children
 Office hours 9 a. m. to 9p m. Consul tation free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10

UNION TEA GO, 1OS so MAIN ST.
 Are giving away Fine Presents with One Pound of Tea
 large crystal fruit dsh gold leaf and saucer fancy fruit plates butter dish and spoon hOer bowl and One half dozen crystal goblets large decorated platter half gallon pitcher large vegetable dsh and lot other articles equally as good as these ment ned Compounded Java Coffee 25c per pound
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
Held For the superior Court.

NEW HAVEN. April 1O.-Mrs Clara Leete, the woman who abducted the seven-year, old son of Michael Donovan, was found guilty, m the police court to- day, and bound over to the superior court under bonds of $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10

Dn. Q. ". 8. Fn0sE. ls7 Bant sl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10

Brennan the Baker, lO4 South Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

s- Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Second Advents.
 Local Photo society.
 Endowment rank, K. of P. Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St George. Speedwell lodge. No 10, K. of P. Townsend lodge, No So, I. O. O. r.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-04-10

wadhams' Post Celebrates the Anhive
 sary of Lees Surrender.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-06-05
Dakota FIGURING Mills!
new DEAL new FIRM

These Mills having been thorough
ly repaired during the recent shut
down." now start up with improved
facilities with a new firm and a new
and skilled miller. We are prepar-
ed to do merchant and exchange
work and guarantee results. W.
desire to purchase corn and oats
and will pay the highest market
price, and we intend to make a good
market for these products, our facili-
ties for handling corn making it an
object to sell to US. We want i'm
mediately, a large quantity Of corn
and oats. Call and see us and bring
your grists for -four.
SHEAFE e. BoYNTON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-06-05
Worth Its Weight in Gold.

If price can be placed on pain,
Mothers Friend'is worth its weight
in gold as an aleviator. My wife
suffered more in ten minutes with
either OF her two children than she
did all together with her last, hav.
ing previously used four bottles oil
Mothers Friend" 1t ia a blessing
to any one expecting to become 9
mother, says a customer of mine.
HENDERSON DALE, Druggist armi
III.
Write the Bradfield Regulator Co..
Atlanta Ga, for further particulars
Sold by DIR. J. s. Talcott & w. J,
Comfy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-06-05

We desire to say to our citisens,
that for years we have been selling
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, Dr.. Kings New Life Pills,
Bucklen's Arnics Salve and Electric
Bitters, and have never handled
remedies hat sell as we'll, or that
have given such universal ~satisfac-
ton. W. do not hesitate to guaran.
tee them every time, and We stand
ready to refund the purchase price,
II satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies have won
their great popularity purely on
their merits.
is. Talcott, DRUGGIST.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-06-05
A Safe Investment.

" one which is guaranteed 10
bring you satisfactory results, OF in
case Of a failure return of purchase
price. On this safe plan you can
buy from our advertised Druggist 4
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. 1t is guaranteed
10 bring relief in every case, when
used for any affection of Throat
Lungs or Chest, such as Consump.
ton, inflammation of Lungs, Bronchi-
tis Asthma, Whooping Cough, Group
ETC., etc. It is pleasant and agrees-
BILE to taste, perfectly safe and can
always be depended upon.
Trial bottles free ut !. 8. Talcott'a
Drug Store.