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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23
THE RAJAH'S FAPER-CuTTER.
It Was self-AetIng and Too Large for
Ordinary Use

Ordinary Use.
A Calcutta newspaper relates an in
cident which illustrat ties the magnificent
way in which the Rajahs of India-or at
least those of them who remain opulent
and powerful-repay small debt. Not
long ago the Rajah Hollzar of Indore, in
paying visit to the vieeroy, the
Marquis of Lansdowne. at Calcutta, was
shown by the marquis several of the
London illustrated newspapers. In
cutting the leaves of these journals,
Lord Lansdowne used an ivory paper.
cutter.
The Rajah had never seen a paper
cutter before. and was much interested
in the little instrument.
'lt your excellency viii make me
present of it, he said. Il will send you
another in exchange"
The viceroy promptly gave his guest
the paper-cutter, and the Raiah re-
turned with it to his own dominions.
Lord Lansdowne had almost forgot
ten the incident when he received notice
that the Rajah's return gift was on the
way; and he was presently astonished
to have brought to him your and
handsome elephant, each of whose
tusks had been slIillfully wrought into
the shape of paper-cutter.
A servant brought some illustrated
newspapers, at which the elephant
seized them with his trunk. and pro-
ceeded very skillfully to cut the leaves
with his sharply trimmed tusks lie
had been trained to this accomplish
ment under the Rajah's orders.
The living paper-cutter, It is under
stood, is still in Lord Lansdowne's pos.
session; but ii is not one of the ordinary
nishings of the viceroy's library
For his customary opening of books and
newspapers, lac keeps less bulky inn
plement Youths Companion.
Sweet Condolences.
Mrs. Youngwife-I am afraid my hus-
band is killing himself with work.
Mrs. How is that?
Mrs. COMPATIBILITY, when we
were first married he always got home
from the office early and now he il
often kept till after ten.-Jury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

VO-'V 'I+A-N i yI'D' ISIalUTt ITOIn LhIS
city in 1884, was elected to
the Fifteth congress, defeated for the
Fifty-first and reelected last November
by over $500 plurality. He leaves a wife
and three children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

"A Crime. -Fred-.'To omit the cap
ital from the names OF the seasons IS IN
my opinion crime. George" Yes a
capital crime. Yankee Blade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

DoBBINs' Electric Soap has been made for
"a years. Each years sales have increased.
In 1855 sales were 2.041,6 go bores. Superior
quality, and absolute uniformity and purity,
made this possible. Do you use it! Try il.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23
sweet Condolences.
False Promises.

OF the gigantic host of advertised rem
edies for dyspepsia, not one in ten is effect
i've. bright exception Is Hostetter's
St0mas. Bigters "A stomachic without fault,
sure. speedy and thorough. Nor is II less
ef1icacious for constipation, biliousness, sick
headache, nervousness, debility, kidney
troubles and rheumatism.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23
A Throat
and Lung
Speciality.

" appreciate what a truly wonder
full medicine it IS. The delicious
sensations of healing, easing, clear
ing, strength-gathering and recover
ing are unknown joys. For Ger
man Syrup we do not ask easy cases.
Sugar and water may smooth a
throat or stopa tickling-for a while.
This is as far as the ordinary cough
medicine goes. Boschee's German
Syrup is a discovery, a great Throat
and Lung Specially. Where for
years there have been sensitiveness,
pain, coughing, splitting, hemorr-
hage, voice failure, weakness, slip
ping down hill, where doctors and
medicine and advice have been swal-
lowed and followed to the gulf OF
despair, where there is the sickening
conviction that all is over and the
end is inevitable, there we place
German Syrup. 1t cures. You are
a live man yet if you take it. .
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

THAT wa a crack shot" said the boy as
ne dishgurcd the show window with peb-
blew ashington Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

The propeller City Of Charlevoix
passed through the straights OF Macki-
nav Monday first boat OF the sea-
son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23
CONGRESSMAN FORD DEAD.

Stricken with Apoplexy at Ills Home at
Grand Rapids Mich.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April 2l.-Con-
gresham Melbourne H. Ford was found
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23
Three 1Nnmen Drowned.

KANSAS CRY. Mo, April 2l.-Friday
evening Misses Minnie and Hattie
Kaufman, daughters Of one of the
wealthiest farmers Of Vernon county,
Mo, and Mrs. James Matthews, wife
of an employee of Mr.. kaufman, were
boating on the Usage river near their
home. Suddenlv their boat dritted
into an eddy around bend and cap
sized and all thr,e were drowned The
bodies have n.J been recovered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

This is "a terrible weight Of gilt, " moaned
the little picture with the big frame
Washington Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

MUsT not be con founded with common cath
artic or purgative pills Carriers Little Liv-
er Pills are entirely unlike them IN every re-
spect. One trial viii prove their superiority.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

''IF II wasn't for whisky remarked the
cork, Il would not be here in the jug. In
dianapolis Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

Syrup

Those who have not
used Boschee's Ger
man Syrup for some
severe and chronic
trouble ofthe Throat
and LUNGS can hard
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

sBRowS's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEsn are widely
known as an admirable remedy for Bron-
chitis, Hoarseuess, Coughs, and Throat
troubles Sold only IL boreS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

HER complexion used to be a great an
noyance TO her" "Ah, well, that little mat
ter Is all made up now."-N Y Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-04-23

A CINCINNATI wife recently put machine
oil in her cake instead Of lemon extract
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

J. Ross has been appointed fourth class postmaster at Days Landing, N. Y.
 Henry Stockbrtdge has been appointed Commissioner of Immigration at Balti- more, Md.
 The Central Market Company of Chi cago has failed. Assets $500, 900. Lia- bilities about $150, 900.
 Harvard University is in receipt of de- spatches from Kiel announcing the dis covery of three asteroids.
 The Treasury Department has decided that dutiable photographic matter ta prohibited in the United States mail
 Charles J. H. Bassett, president of the Taunton (Mass) National Bank, is dead aged 76 years. He became cashier of the bank in 1888.
 Several fishing vessels are known tc have been lost in the recent gale in the Bay of Funday. So far eight lives have been reported lost.
 The Lake Erie 6 Western conductors and brakemen's strike, which was begun at Lafayette, Ind last Tuesday, has been declared off by the strikers and all the men are again at work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04

raise the veil and lay one trembling hand upon the heart. Can believe my sensesp It beats beneath my touch-and before my fixed gaze the eyes unclose and look ing up into my face. Madeline hves-and sees and knows me,
 am in that darkened room stifl-the room of death no longer for in my arms l hold Madeline, weak and fainting, but alive in my care
 Do not ask me here to explain how the sleep which had deceived even the doctors had not been that of death. Truth, they say, is stranger than fiction so it proved in this case. By a miracle. the dagger had inflicted wound which might have caused death, but that a weary brain had given way and a deep coma set i'll, which while it saved my daTIing's life, had completely deceived the medical examiners But it was not of this we stayed to think Madeline was Rlive-I cared not hoW-tor the mystery around me was growing darker. My first impulse on her awakening had been to rouse the house but on second thoughts If thought at ah--I decided not Go do 90 and as 1t turned out acted for the best.
 ErOn my dar1ing. bit by biA learnt all How step by stsp Sir Philip had turned from his allegiance to his wife how little by little he had given my dar- ling her place in his mind-I do not say heart-he had none|-hoY he had tired of Lady Isobeps beauty, heY devotion, and set his mind on one day claiming my darling as his wifa- Villain that he was,
 we know the means that he used. also how they succeeded. "But this was not ell, Leonard, 7" said Madeline You know how Isobel loved him. Believe me, never knew how, day by dey, was dragging her over yarning preoipice. I knew hated and feared her husband Had I for moment while she lived suspected has
 love, would have died rather than he should for one second longer have enter
 tained 1t. You asked me then why oou7
 sented to marry him. I did not then know what do HOW. You were false to mel cared not what became of me-he fascinated me, and I had no escape be- cause lacked the will to make 1t. was in his power, he could make of me what
 he would had ro will but to Fubmjt- no wish until-ahl Leonard, until that terrible moment when for the first time, amidst the gaieties of the ball was alone chin king of the only too happy past before | all trouble came-thinking in the vague, dreamy way had grown to do, when in my hands without a word, some one l p1aoad the rose gave you. I saw bsfore me- in the crowd, your face SEW teone
 moment. tn tts true nghA every incident of those thpee long yoarA I saw how the web had been woveA-saw blindness for | gerry, fafsehood, and worse-murder- direct or indtrect all rise clear as day. I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
CHAPTER III.
SHR SLEEPETH,

A little later, with stealthY tread, I stole up the stairs and stood in the chamber of deathf Deathl Was this deathP By the dim light of two candles burning in the farthest corner, I saw before me all the mortal remains of my darling. DeRdl what mockery it seemed-it was but a sleeping bride which lay before me on the velvet couch-the slight form clad in the satin robes-the veil laid lightly over the face-the flowers which were to have decked the fair young bride adorning her last robe in life. Beautiful sleep-how I envied herl Was this the same form which in the robe of folly had been struck down in the midst of needless pleasure struck down by that murderous hand, the terror of which had drawn the features into a wild aGonized look of fear terrible to look ons This was all gone. Beautiful in life as in death-lay Madoline-her sweet childish face, no longer wreathed in smiles nor wet with tears, but calm and peaceful-doubly beautiful in this last sleep-with no sign to tell how the slnmber had come-no crimson stain on this last grand robe to tell of that gaping wound beneath the fold of lace; while clasped so tightly in her hand that they had been unable to remove it, was the white rose of our faith. Yes-Madoline- Madeline was dead. This william and I, who would have made strife about her, were each defeated, third and greater bridegroom had stepped in and robbed us both.
 As gazed gradually realized how be- fore me lay the wreck of my lifes hopes all, all bound up in Madeline, and she was dead. Falling like one stricken to the earth bowed my head in my hands and wept-ferce bitter tears such as only strong men can weep. Instead of oalm- ing me they reused me to madness I felt could not Ro-leave that room hay ing looked for the last time on my darling. OhI if she would but wake to life and call me once by name, I could rest content. "No, no," cried, digging my nafIs into the palms of my hands, long drops stand ing out ou my brow with mental agony. "No, no, it is not deaths but sleepi she will wake if call her. Madeline Mado- line, awake, am here-awake, awakel"
 Good God, am I awake, or truly madp Did the flowers lying on the breast rise and fall once-did those dark lashes un- der veil sweep once over the pallid cheek did those white lips meet and part in @ low murmur-a murmur of my namef Can it be my prayer has been heard and this is my answerH But am mad-has despair done it's workP Yet, no; with bated breath and scarcely beating pulse,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
THE HACKER FAILURE.
Startling Discrepancy Between the
 Assets and Liabilities.

A Startling Discrepancy Between the
 Assets and Liabilities.
 NEW YORK, Sep. 4.-The affairs of Abraham Backer, the insolvent note broker of 265 Broadway, are in such a muddled condition that Lawyer Benjamin F. Einstein, his assignee has had to ask for an extension of time in, which to prepare the schedules of assets and lia- bilities.
 The Court has granted him thirty days upon his filing 8 bond of $200, 900. In his affidavit MT. Einstein says that the actual value of the assets which have come into his possession is about $3S0, 900, principally in the bonds and shares of Southern railroad corporations, though Backer's real estate, Glastonbury cotton mill property and bank accounts are also included in this estimate
 AS 1t was announced at the time of Backer's failure that his liabilities were between three and four millions of dol lars, and this was afterwards confirmed by the declarations of his assignee, the startling discrepancy between assets and liabilities which now appear to exist has given the anxious creditors of the bank rupt note-broker a prodigious shock.
 MT. Einstein, the assignee, says he can give no further particulars as to the situ- at1on until he has completed the sched- ules. The assets of Backer which have come into his hands and whose value he estimates at $390, 900, have a nominal value of nearly $1, 200, 900.
 He attributes the deficiency to the shrinkage in value of the railroad secu- rites, and upon the business of the Glas- tonbury mill. MT. Backer paid $200, GOO for 1t, and to-day it is worth only $48, 900 and is encountered by a mortgage of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
OUR ADVERTISERS.

Clothing, Furnishings, Etc. Waterbury One Price Go, D. Hawley, Cooperative Tailoring Go, J. B. Mullings, M. Kaiser & Co. Boston Clothing Co. Benjamin Sedgwick. John Semrow. M. Wersba. Upson, Singleton & Go, J. Goldberg.
 Dry Goods, Millinery, Etc. E. T. Turner, Miller & Peck, l. Chase, Reid & Hughes, Conlon Bros. Boots, Shoes, Rubber Goods. E. J. Finn, Damon & Shippy, W. L. Douglas, G. R. Dodge,
 Furniture, Etc. Waterbury Furniture Co, J. M. Burrall, Elkins & Wake,
 Groceries, Feed, Etc. John B. Vallee, w. N. Ladd, Comeau, Blanchette & Go.
 Teas, Coffees, Etc. Great A. &c P. Tea Co, Union Tea Co, J. F. Phelan,
 Butter, Eggs, Cheese. Boston Butter House,
 Drugs and Medicines. Brooklyn Drug store, James E. Rowe, J. P. Nugent, Peoples Drug store, c. K. Kilbride &r Go, B. Bossidy.
 Tobacco and Cigars. Paul Asheim,
 Dentistry. Dr Ryder, New York Dental Parlors.
 Watches and Jewelry. Lake Strobel &c Go, H. G. Chatfeld,
 Paints and varnishes. William Davy.
 Hardwar D. B. Wilson, F. B. Field, P. J. Bolan,
 Bakery. Kelly, the Baker. Trott, Lawton & Go. Brennan, the Baker. O'Brien Brothers.
 .Penmanship. P. E. Holly,
 Laundries. E. R. Davis & Co,
 Wall Paper, Painting. L. F. Haase, Valentine Bros, Pianos, Musical Merchandise. Driggs & Smith Go, Shoninger & Go.
 Dye House. H. M. Kelly,
 Insurance, Etc. F. A. Granniss, T. J. Moran. New and Secondhand House. M. Ehrlich,
 Railroads. N. Y., N. H. & H. N. Y. & N E. M. w. 6 CIR.
 Restaurants. Kingsley & Burke,
 Amusements. Jean Jacques,
 Meats.l. s.EBohl,
 Undertaking. John Moriarty, J. M. Burrall & Go, w. F. York. Mrs w. F. Dillon. James Mulville.
 Physicians andiSur&eons. Dr c. w. s. Frost, Dr Gill,
 Real Estate. D. H. Tierney, T. J. Moran.
 Sample Rooms. James E. Watts, T. H. Hayes, James w. Hodson, T. F. Mcdonald. Harvey Brothers, w. H. Casey. ''The Windsor" J. c. Srahan. Collins & Wagner. w. L. Fruin. John Leo.
 Coal and Wood. City Lumber and Coal Go, M. Kennedy,ss Frank Miller & Co.,
 Flowers. A. Dallas, w. J. Snow,
 Brewers. Hellmann & Kipp,
 Paper. R E Hitchcock R Co
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
Weather Indications.

WAsHINdToN, Sep. 4.-For New Engla ndr Fair in eastern portion during the day, local rains in western portion; cooler, stationary temperature in eastern portion; westerly winds.
 For Eastern New York and Now JerseyG Occasional rains during the evening; cooler, except stationary temperature on the coast; winds shifting to westerly; cooler weather Saturday.
 For Western New York and Western Penn- sylvania: Local rains with cooler, no rtheriy winds; generally fair Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Sep. 3.-Money on call easy, Ioaning at Sk and per cent.
 BONDS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
Tried to Kill His Mistress.

TRENTON, N, J., Sep. A colored desperado named David Crusen last night attempted the life of his mistress, Mary Butler, also colored. They had disagreed and Crusen wanted to get the woman to take a walk and settle the matter On her refusal, he drew a razor and cut her severely about the throat and face. She may die. Crusen has escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
Social Scientists Elect Officers.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept 4.-The fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year were elected at the Social Scientists' meeting here last night: President, H. L. Way land, Philadelphia; first vice president, Andrew Dickson White, Ithaca, N. Y; general secretary, F. B. Sanborn, Con cord, Mass; treasurer, Anson Phelps Stokes, New York; also a long list of vice-presidents, directors and department officers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
WatGrburyFirGAlarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOXES.
 4-Corner Willow and West Main streets. @6-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro.
 14-East Main street and Wolcott road.
 15-Corner Cherry and East Main. 21-Horse car railroad stables (private.) 23-Iron bridge, West Main. 24-Waterhury Brass Go Cprivate.) 25-Corney Johnson and Watervilla.
 26-Corner Prospect and Grove.
 27-Junction North Main, Grove anu
 North Elm.
 28-Waterbury Manufacturing Go (private 32-Corner Washington and South Main.
 34-Waterbury Buckle Co (private.)
 35-Benedict & Burnham Co (private.)
 Waterbury Watch Go (private.)
 3S-Corner of Grand and South Main.
 42-Corner of Union and Franklin.
 43-Scovill Manufacturing Co prlvate.)
 45-Corner Clay and Mill.
 46-No Hose house, Baldwin street.
 47-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley. 312-Corner Meadow and Bank. 314-Corner Meadow and Cedar. 321-Plume & Atwood Go (private.) 323-Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private.) 324-No4 Hose house, Brooklyn. 313-Randolph & Cloves. SIGNALS. One stroke 12 M. One stroke calls. the superintendent.so .sot fire alarm telegraph to the City hall. Two single strokes, fire out or fire under control, used as recall. Ten strokes (quick) will indicate gen. eral alarm. Fifteen strokes (quick) and repeat calls out the militia.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS. Be particular and remain at the box and direct the firernen to the fire. Do not pull the hook if the frebell ol ksmall bell in the box is striking, as that indicates an alarm has already been given. Be particular to remain at the box until the arrival of an officer of the fire depart ment, who will release the key, or, if cir cumstances will not permit remaining, then the proper officer will return the key to the holder as soon as convenient. Always give the alarm from the box nearest to the fire. Be sure ana close the door before leav | ing the box. Carpets and UpholsterIng. Elkins & Wake, L. Schulke, Proprietary Medicines. Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound, Novelty Store. I. H. Kamak, Shorthand and Typewriting' ! Miss H. l.. Mattoon,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
Stay" said 4.is anyone awake in the

Ntay," sa1d '1is anyone awake fn the houseP"
 "What do you intend to doP'
 "Would you ask me to'leave hero to- morrow without one last look at my dar- ling" I asked almost sternIy-and in spite of all the old woman could do to turn me from my purpose, resolutely insisted upon my determination to pay that one visit, not as despairing, sorrowing loveE, but us a stern, unbending avenger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
THE EVENING DEMOCRAT

Is for sale every day at the following places
 Martin Bergin, South Main street. w. F. Dillon, East Main street. E. w. Ensign, North Main street. GIN. Ells, Bank street. Baumgartner Bros., Bank street. Partree's Drug Store, Bank street. Winchel's News Room, Bank street. Mrs. Casey, Bank street. P. J. Bossidy, Bank street. James E. Roe, Baldwin street. Peoples Drug Store, Baldwin street. Thomas Costello, Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
STOCK MARKET.

GRAIN MARKET. ually recovered. No. 2. mixed, 7514; Sept. Oats-DuA but firm. No. 3, mixed 5516, Wheat--Market opened weak aud continued to decline more steady toward close. No. 2, Red winter, 1oea1o111; Sept 1oo>1; Oct. 1oo5S; Nov. 11e.
 PRODUCE Creamery. State 6 Penn. extras. B c.a23Ifo. Creamery. western, dRsts. ......1 19 c.a2l 0. Creamery, western, seconds. ... 1616c. .a1S 0. State dairy, h. f. tubs, extras.... c.a21 0. EGGs-
 \. Y. State, new laid. per dog. .191fc. a O. Penn, new laid d..,,,.,,,.,..,.,,I9 c.&19l<D. Western & Nortnwestern, good to
 prime. .H a1TN Sersey S 3p E3se, per v bbi' i'I;..1 cIc;: 99a1 goal 2S 2S LIVE POULTRY
 Spring chickens. choice, largaper ID. + a14]4 Spring chickens, pr1meEl .*........13 a131& Fowls, Jersey. State & Pa, perlb.. la a13]1 DRESSED POULTRY Turkeys, mixed weights, peI lb. ......12 a13 spiE chk's, Phiia-. s$zab lbs to pair. ...1s a1S PRACHRs-
 Md Del, yenow, choice, per basH 65a f6 Md. Del, red frtdt. ch0iee, basiE. o0a 65 Jersey, prime, per basket. ............. 60& TS APPIMs-
 Md- Del. choice, per crate, ........ 3oe 4Q Md. G Del common. per crate. ....... goa ga Eyack or Holland Pppin. per d.-h. bl.1 2agl 60
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
PENM ANSHIP.
 Prof. HOIIev

Teaches every pupil to write fine rapid business hand in a course of 16 private lessons and NO FAILURES.
 All kin of pen work execut,d in the highest degree of the art 167 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04

raise the veil and lay one trembling hand upon the heart. Can believe my sensesf It beats beneath my touch-and before my fixed gaze the eyes unclose and look ing up into my face, Madeline Mves-and sees and knows me