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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-14
Greatest Offer Yet.
Fine Oil Paintings Given Away to
 Our Patrons.

Desiring to show in some measure our appreciation for the very liberal patron age we are enjoying, we have completed arrangements for GRAND. FREE DIS TRIBUTION of Fine Oil Paintings in Real Gold Leaf Frames. The pictures are now on exhibition in our window.
 Order your fall and winter garments from us and receive, in addition to the best workmanship, an elegant fit and the lowest possible price, one of these Fine Oil Paintings.
 With every cash order of $3O.OO or over weswill present one of these Paintings, which cannot be bought for less than $1O.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
WANTED HIM DRIED OFF.
WOULDN'T HAVE HER NEW CARPET
SPOILED BY A DRIPPING CORPSE.

Written for THE HERALD.
There was no denying the fact that she was
mad, and any one could see that she didn't
care who knew It as she burst into Police
Headquarters. She was little woman, but
she was business from the fall of the flag to
the finish.
she said.
1t was, she was informed.
swell, the Lord knows you keep 1t hot
enough and close enough she snapped out,
tanning herself with her open hand. "Why
don't you open some of them winderss'
"Against the law, madam" politely ex-
planned Inspector Swindells.
'well, to Jericho with sech law, say"
she went on. "But that amt neither here
nor there. What want to know is whether
any of you have seen my husband lately"
That would be impossible to say, it was ex-
planned to her. until after she had more fully
described the gentleman.
sob, forgot to say that my name is Mrs.
Jane Hoppers and that / live up here on
Twelfth street. If you've ever been up that
way you know well enough the sort of being
Jane Hopper's husband is"
The description of Mr.. Hopper was still too
vague, she was informed.
ssWell, then,' she ratified away, ''have you
seen or heard anything Of a wretch bout as
tall as lamp-post-that is, he would be that
tall IL be wasn't so bow-legged-with red hair
apd false teeth 2''
They informed her that there was no record
of such an individual having been seen by the
force.
uWell,n she continued, 81 didn't 'spose
YOU had seen him. But what / want to say
lie, that William Henry Hoppers, my husband
as deceitful bein' as ever trod in shoe
leather-left me an his home last Monday
mornin' an amt been sot eyes on sence
What want to know is, whether or no you've
seen or heard of him, and whether you can
tell why he'left me ?'
The assembled force declared in one voice
that Williams departure from so charming
woman was simply inexplicable to them.
"Not as l care, the Lord Knows" she ex-
planned, "but the bow-legged fool may have
gone an throwed himself in the river as I see
from a-readin' OF the papers great many
jes' such fools are doin' every day. 1t would
be William Henry Hoppers for all the world
If he had, specially as he well knowed that
had jes' bought BRAN new carpet for the
parlor, want you people to promise that If
he has, you wont go brlngin' his drippin' old
carcass home an ruin that carpet. If he has
to be brought home, want you to dry him
off fore you do it!''
Having beeL solemnly assured that Will
iam's remains should be thoroughly dried be-
fore being taken home, Mrs. Hoppers de-
parted apparently satisfied.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
COLD WAVE HYGIENE.
A Physicians Advice That is of Special
Value in This Climate.

A Physician's Advice That is of Special
Value in This Climate.
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Dr. B. w. Richardson, in one Of those ad-
mirable papers in which he is wont, in his
own words 'sto avert danger by teaching ele-
mentary principles, and by making the un-
learned the participators in his own learning"
investigates the reasons why cold wave is
invariably followed by increased mortality,
and few simple rules which can advantage
ously be borne in mind. Clothing is the first
thing to attend TO. To have the body, dur
ing variable weather, such as now obtains,
we'll enveloped from head to foot In non-con-
ducting substance is essential, and the cloth
ing of the poor effectively is one of the best
forms that philanthropy can take. In sitting
rooms and in bedrooms the maintenance of
an equal temperature is equally essential, and
fire In the bed room encourages ventilation,
and gives health no less than comfort. In
going from warm into cold atmosphere, In
breasting the wave Of low temperature, no one
can harm by starting forth thoroughly warm;
but in returning from the cold into the warm
the act should always be accomplished
gradually.
The wave of low temperature requires to
be met by good, nutritious, warm food. Heat
forming foods, such as bread, sugar, butter,
oatmeal porridge, and potatoes, are OF special
use at this time of the year. 1t is an entire
mistake to suppose that the wave of cold is
neutraliZed in any sense by the use of alco-
holics. When glass of hot brandy and water
warns the cold man, the credit belongs to the
hot water and any discredit that may follow
to the brandy. so far from alcohol checking
the cold in action, it goes with it, and there
with aids In arresting the motion of the heart
In the living animal, because it reduces oXida-
tion. Excessive exercise of the body, and
overwork, either of body or mind, should be
avoided, especially during these seasons when
a sudden fall of temperature is of frequent
occurrence. For exhaustion, whether physical
or mental means loss of motion In the organism,
and loss of motion is the same az loss OF heat.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
LANSBURGH & BRO.

- How merrily everything
goes.
- Santa Claus has full sway
everywhere.
- Excitement and hustle evi--
dent all over the store.
- Much to be seen; much to
--be admired.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS
IN OUR
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
Eve-GIasses For Christmas.

Not alone should beauty and elegance be
sought for in the making of Christmas pres
ents, but comfort and convenience as we'll
If in your Christmas offering both beauty and
ease are combined, then is your remembrance
doubly welcomed and appreciated. 1t is a
fact, though not we'll known, that chronic
headache is largely due TO defective eyesight,
and almost Invariably properly adjusted
glasses give permanent and instant relief.
The presentation, therefore, of such Christmas
remembrance to one so suffering would be ap-
preclated above all others. That such gifts
may be had, f. w. McAllister, 1911 street
northwest, the well-known optician, has pre-
pared glasses especially designed for Christ
mas offerings They have gold frames and in
all designs. They may be purchased now,
and the parties for whom they are intended
can have the lenses adjusted later. Mr.. Me-
Allister is practical optician of many years.
experience, and perfect satisfaction is given
or money refunded. Mr.. MeAllister's stock
is complete in every branch, including field
and opera glasses, micr1 scopes, telescopes,
and all similar appliances.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
TOILET DEP ARTMENT.

All our 39c. and 49c. Fancy Bottles of
Cologne. Special price for this week, 25c-
Lavender Salts. Former price, 40c. Spe-
cial price, &c. per bottle.
ounce bottles Of the Very Finest Tri pie
Water. Only 49c. per bottle.
Very Fine Triple Extract. Former price
35c. per ounce. Special price for this week,
15c. per ounce.
25c. Oxldized Puff Boxes Special price,
15c.
An elegant assortment of Puffs, ranging
from 15c. to SOC.
Silver Piligree Bottles, oil styles.
Beautiful designs for Christmas presents.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
Christmas IEandkCrchiefs.

HANDKERCHIEFS 200 dozen Of Linen
Lawn Embroidered at
HANDKERCHIEFS 15c., 20c., and 25c.
Fine Embroidered
HANDKERCHIEFS Pure Linen, &c., &c.,,
and csc. Value one
HANDKERCHIEFS third more.
Linen with initial,
HANDkERCHIEFS Silk with initial, 23c. up
to 81.
HANDKERCHIEFS Hemstitched initial
and plain only &c.. 10c.
HANDKERCRlEFS 124c., 15c., 19c, and up
ward.
HANDKERCHIEFS Mems splendid Linen
with initials, plain and
HANDKERCHIEFS hemsttched, 25c., &c.,
45c., and CSC.
MUFFLERS In Silk, Satin and Silk, and
Wool, ETC., 45c., 75c., 95c.,
MUFFLERS $1.25, and $1.75.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
IN OUR RUCH1NG DEPARTMENT.
pretty Neck Fixings--
For hoIidoy oifto


Silk-feathered Ruching in all shades, 4Sc.
per yard.
Colored Silk Corded Ruching, yards for
21c.
Embroidered Chiffon in all shades, 39c. per
yard.
Fancy Polka Dot Chiffon, double and gath
cred on a silk ribbon band, $1.4S.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
BRoADCLOTH.

While you are pondering and debating what
you shall buy for nice present for some one
let us suggest o Broadcloth Dress.
We have a beautiful 54-inch Cloth, in ali
shades, for 75c. per yard.
Our 54-inch Twiled back Broadcloth at 81
per yard. We can safely say you never saw
such vslues before.
Our 54-inch French Bro adcloth, which we
imported to Sell for $1.75 yer yard, we stiIl
your pick from it at $1.25.
Our other qualities, such as $3.50, $I.75, So,
$2.25, $3.50, $2.75, and So, can better be ap-
preciated after seeing and comparing with
other grades.
ALL BROADCLOTHS SPONGED FREE.
Ladies can have Buttons made to match any
dress by us for 15c. per dozen. Leave orders
at Cloth Department.
If out of town order by mail.
A RARE CHANCE IN FINE SATIN COR
SETS.
A FEW ODD PAIRS.
One White, TlhHompson's. Were $3.50
One Pink. Size 81. For $a25..
One "a c. B. Black Satin Was $3.50.
Yours for 1926.
One Red Satin. Size 20. ! C.P.
One White Satin. Size 23.
One Light Blue Satin. Size 23. Make
Were $5. Yours for $3.50.
ALL WE HAVE IN STOCK.
Come early to get pick at these.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
407 EAST CAPITOL STREET.

407 EAST CAPITOL STREET.
This college was established in 1885 and
has been constantly advancing until at pres
ent it is one of the best commercial institu-
tions In Washington. More than $50 pupils
were enrolled last year.
Studies Bookkeeping, arithmetic, business
writing, spelling, grammar, business practice,
correspondence, type-writlng and shorthand;
also lectures on Civil Government, CONNER
cial Law, Banking, History and Geography.
Terms: l month, $5; 3 months, $40; 8
months, $25. For catalogue address
COURT F. WOOD, LII. NJ,
aul6-tt PRINCIPAL.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
Christmas Umbrellas.

UMBRELLAS Some wonderful values.
Finest natural wood han
UMBRELLAS dies.
Gold and silver patches at
UMBRELLAS $2.4S and 800.
Unequaled values, un-
UMBRELLAS equaled handles and wear at
$3.50 and $59S.
UMBRELLAS Sample Umbrellas In all
grades of silk. No two alike,
UMBRELLAS except in the fact that they
are all very low, from 97c. to
UMBRELLAS 1898.
Most s'Decsive Blow'' In Prices in Ladies'
and Children's Cloaks, in Furs for Ladies and
Children, In Millinery, Ribbons, Trimmed and
Jntrimmed Hats and Bonnets, Feathers,
Flowers, Veilings, in Children's and Infants
Outfttings, Cotton, Merino, and Silk Under
wear, Hosiery, Corsets, Aprons, Children Is and
Ladies' Gossamers, and hundreds of Fancy
Goods for Holiday Presents.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an
East India missionary the formula of a
simple vegetable remedy for speedy and
permanent cure of Consumption, Bron-
chitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat
and Lung Affections, also a positive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints, after having tested
its wonderful curative powers in thou
sands of cases, has felt it his duty to make
it known to his sutfering,.fellows. Act
uated by this motive and a desire to re-
lieve human suffering, will send free of
charge, to all who desire it, this recipe,
in German. French or English, with full
directicn us for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp naming
this paper. w A. MOVES, 800 Powers
Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
a Fatal Mistake.

Physicians make no more fatal mis-
take than when they inform patients
that nervous heart troubles come from
the stomach and are of little conse.
qnence. DR.. Franklin Miles, the
noted Indiana specialist, has proven
the contrary in his new book oa "Heart
Disease" which may be had free at
Jacob Geiger's Eagle drug store who
guarantees and recomends DR.. Miles
unequaled New Heart Cure, which has
the largest sale of any heart remedy
in the world. 1t cures nervous aud
organic heart disease, short breath,
Autterng, pain or tenderness in the
side, arm or shoulder, irregular pulse,
fainting, smothering, dropsy, etc.
His Restorative Nervine cures head
ache, fits, etc.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Specimen Cases.

S. H. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheumatism,
his Stomach was disordered, his Liver
was affected to an alarming degree. appe-
tite fell away, and he was terribly reduced
in flesh and strength. Three bottles OF
Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill.,, had
a running sore on his leg of eight years,
standing. Used three bottles Of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Ar.
MICA Salve and his leg is sound and we'll
John Speaker, Catawba, O., had fvelarge
Fever iores on his leg, doctors said he was
incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters
and one box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him entirely. Sold by Eagle drug store
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
How to Succeed.

This is the great problem of life
which few satisfactorily solve. Some
fail because of poor health, others
want of luck, but the mojority. from
deficient grit-want Of nerve. They
are nervous, irresolate, changeable,
easily get the blues and "take the
spirits down to keep the spirits up"
thus wasting money, time opportunity
and nerve force There is nothing
like the Restorative Nervine, dis,
covered by the great specialist, DR..
Miles, to cure all nervous diseases, as
headuche, the blues, nervous prostra-
ton, sleeplessness, neuralgia, ST. Vitus
dance, fits, and hysteria. Trial bot
ties and fine book of testimonials free
at Jacob Geiger drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22

1t is very evident from the lack
of attendance at the anti-lottery meet
ings held in this parish under the
guise of the Farmers Alliance, that
the people are not in mood to be
disturbed and precipitated into hot
political contest months in advance
of the election. Their experience in
the last State campaign, and the
fruitless result of that contest, is yet
fresh in their minds, and they will
not again be deceived. They will
let the hot wave roll by and enter the
contest coolly and determined to
shake off the bosses who have the
sef-conceit to believe that public af-
fairs cannot be managed independent
of their leadership.-[New Iberia En-
terprise.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22

The new registration law of
Pennsylvania which was drafted by
Gov. Pattiscn's Secretary of State,
Mr.. Harrity, is working splendidly.
In Philadelph alone the law has
purged the registration books of over
twenty thousand names which the
Republican machine has been voting
past years. This accounts for the
large Republican majorities in Phila-
delpbia, but they will be much smaller
if not entirely wiped out, in the future.
At the coming State Convention of
the Democrats delegates will be NOM
mated for the constitutional conven-
ton and the Democrats have every
reason to believe that they will have
a majority in that body, and the peo-
pie of the State will get what they
have been demanding for the past
three or four years, that is a secret
ballot law, and with this law in oper'
alton the Democratic leaders say that
they can carry the State for theil
presidential candidate next year
Estates.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
Sickensng Gush.

The following, which we clip from
the Shreveport Caucasian, is about as
well put as anything which we have
seen in print in some time:
Nearly all newspapers deprecate and
ridicule any tendency in the direction
of snobbishness, Anglomaniacism or
fawning on the part ofdndes, fools and
McAllister's Four Hundred; but while
they can see the mote in their neigh
bors' eyes they cannot see the beam in
their own. Such evidences of lickspit-
tleism as that Of the different press re-
ports regarding Mr.. Harrison's move
ments at Cape May can hardly be
matched. Why little, Insignificant,
mediocre individual who, because he is
the grandson of his granfather, and by
accident was selected to draw $50, 900
a year from the United States treasury,
should have every little detail of bis
movements spread before the public in
the most nauseating and fnlsome man
ner, passes deceny's understanding.
A day or two ago, newspaper readers
we're informed in double head lines that
Ben had been fishing and caught over
fifty "snkers," and that Baby Mckee
had caught six! Baby Mckee is a
small, bald-headed, red.nosed kid moi
yet three years old, and in every
way-in looks, in intellect, in cuteness
is surpassed by score of Shreve.
port youngsters. Mondays papers in.
forms us that Mr.. Harrison went to
church (tLe Lord and the carpet-bag.
| gers know he needed toy and the Cau
casian is anxious awaiting a telegram
saying whether or not the President
sleeps under mosquito bar and what
his favorite brand of plug obacco is
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22

"A madman forced his way'to the
carriage of President Carnot, who was
attending the opening of. new tho
roughfare, last week in Paris, and
fred pistol shot at him. The pres
ident, fortunately, was unhurt. AS
the man fired he shouted: "Pll prove
that there are more Bastiles to be de-
molished." He was promptly arresred
and it took large force of police to
protect him from the mob. He turned
out to have been recently released
from lunatc asylum.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
-"Texas on Wheels" will leave

-"Texas on Wheels" will leave
Waco probably on July 20, for the
Northwestern States. The exhibit
will consist Of agricultural, mineral,
timber, fruit, wool, cotton, sugar, GER
eals, ETC., and industrial products, pre-
senting "bird's eye view of Texas
in all the elements of her varied and
wonderful resources of material power"
Hon. w. B. Slosson of New Birming.
ham is the general manager. A num-
Der of the best speakers in the State,
including Ex-Governor Hubbard, have
been secured to accompany the ex-
hibit and "talk of Texas and her re-
sources" Texans appreciate the vir-
the of advertising judiciously. The
results are manifest Elk.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
We are at lust now, said a Nortl

we are at Just now, SAID NORTH
ern manufacturer the other day, on
some pretty small wire. 1t is l500th
of an inch in diameter-finer than the
hair on your head, great deal. Or
dinary fine wire is drawn through steel
plates, but that wouldn't do for this
work, because if the hole wore away
ever SO little 1t would make the wire
larger, and that would spoil the job.
Instead, it is drawn through what is
practically hole in diamond, to
which there is, of course, no wear.
These diamond plates are made by a
woman in New York, who has a
monopoly Of the art in this country.
The wire is then run through machi-
merry, which winds it spirally with a
layer of silk thread that is OOl5 of an
inch in thickess- even finer than the
wire, you see This wire is used in
making the receiving Instruments of
ocean cables and measuring insulation
of covered wires.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
Presidential Candidates.

An irresistible curiosity existing
among the people of this great Re-
public, impels them to consider and
discuss the probable chances of this
man or the other for obtaining the
nomination of his respective party and
afterwards the probabilities Of his cleo
ton, which goes on increasing in in
tensity as the election approaches.
1t is quite true too, that very large
proportion Of the most curious are in
tense in their favoritism for certain
candidates, when if they were closely
catechised for their political reason or
grounds for preferences, would be ut
terly unable to present clear, forcl-
BILE or solid one, and would be com
pelled to. fall back upon. gener-
alities or confess that they were infiu-
enced by the opinion of the. local press,
some other parsonage, or some precon-
ceived notion of certain personal ex-
cellence.
At the present time, in view of the
near approach of the Presidential elec-
ton, this spirit or speculation is accord
ingly on the increase.
The Republican party presents two
most prominent names, that of Ny.
Blaine and that of President Harrison,
each of whom have their respective
adherents, and yet both members of
the same administration, the one in all
matters of State attaching his name to
the same document signed by the other.
1t cannot be gainsaid that Mr.. Blaine
has gained in popularity as Secretary
of State under the present administra.
ton, but when the question is asked,
what has he done to procure this in
creased popularity, it is difficult to OBJ
tain a satisfactory answer, and it is a
mere surmise that he has in any way
directed the policy of the administra'
ton,
Here then we havesan example of a
divided adherence to policy shared
in by two candidates.
On the other .hand there are two
equally prominent Democrats, Cleve
land and Hill, both sound Democrats
and neither with antagonistic records
or tangible differences.
Mr.. Cleveland, it is trne, possesses
the advantage of having been Presi'
dent for four years, to be deducted
from which must be takeninto accom-,
some not altogether satisfactory con-
duct.
Governor Hill has received the at
tacks of the Cleveland adherents and
vice versa SO that it may be said thai
the great American mind is more earn.
estly engaged in discussing men than
principles.
This should not be SO, and if the
people had more regard for the trues1
interests of the nation it would not be
SO but rather they would be steadily
bent upon the success and adoption ol
great principles which they should
earnestly maintain and strive to dis
seminate.
We can then see no propriety o,
good to be obtained in encouraging
personal preferences, but all to be
gained by welding the Democratic
party into solid phalanx on princi
pie, ready to march to victory under
any able Democratic standard bearer
as its. leader Natchez Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
RE N|0VAL

Prof. Ad. Hovelle, the Pho
tographer, has moved his
Gallery to the Goulden Bull
ding, on Front street. Will
keep in stock a full line of
Artists Materials, Mould
ings, Frames, Etc. For one
week, Cabinet Photos at
$1.5O per doz.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
Take our word-Adams isn't &C

Take our word-Adams isn't 60
ing to come down, but will make the
race for governor. Backed as he is
by the Farmers Alliance, he feels
strong and invincible. The anti-lot-
te,yites need not expect any conces-
sions from him, because they will get
left. Everyone one of the signs would
prove that the farmers are going to
pat out q straight ticket-whether the
antis, pros, Democrats, or any other
set like it not.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
Now Try This.

1t will cost you nothing and will surely
do you good, if you have Cough, Cold,
or any trouble with Throat, Chest or
Lungs. DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds is guar
anteed to give relief, or money will be
paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe
found it just the thing and under it's use
bad a speedy and perfect recovery. Try
a sample bottle at our expense and learn
for yourself just how good a thing it is.
Trial bottles free at Eagle drug store.
Large size SOC. and $.10O.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-22
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for cnts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
Or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Jacob Geiger, Eagle
drug store.