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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
How Is the Piano Business ?

When customers in fact or prospective ask that question we at once come to the conclusion that they are slightly interest ed and exert ourselves accordingly to make him or her more so.
 When an agent in the same line of busi- ness propounds the question with a grave countenance, our opinion is at once formed that he is desirous of ascertaining the exact condition of the business in general, and answer him accordingly.
 Who creates demand for pianos and organs! Why good, live, smart agents. They are the intermediate, so to speak, between the manufacturers and the people. Into their hands is confided the delicate task of convinc ing, if possible, the customers that they really need the instrument for social and above all, educational advancement of their children. How often we are met with the argument that no piano or organ was thought of in their younger days, even as luxury, to say nothing of it's being a valuable acquisition and help to educa- tion. That as thus far they have been able to make their way in the world without it surely the children should be content to do the same. Such customers forget that the progress of time is of any value to the human race. Could they have their way the world would be turned back and the present generation no better advanced in the art of music than the preceding one, condition of affairs un desirable. Such people are to be pitied rather than condemned from the stand point of one idea, like father like child Happily the fraternity dces not number customers of that class in the majority and they usually find themselves left by their more progressive neighbors awaken ing too late to the fact that the neighbor's child has by this very instrument of edu- cation far eclipsed theirs in the struggle for supremacy in the battle of life.
 To our brother agents we offer tl.e sug- gestion that honor in dealing with GUS toner should always be above every other consideration. Never make state ments that it is impossible to fulfill, simply to gain point the better of your antagonists. But rather let us deal as be- comes gentlemen of an honorable pro- fession keeping ii mind the golden rule and selling our goods strictly on their merits according our competitors at all times the same treatment and courtesy ex- pected by every gentleman in honorable prosecution of business.
 To the people who are always our friends we would say. listen patiently, become interested if possible. Should, however, your patience be sorely tried an easy remedy would be to inform the agent that you have decided to make or have made your selection from the well
 known and reliable house of B. Shoninge1 SI Go, Shoninger or Weber piono, as the case may be, and are only waiting for the fall house cleaning to be completed before placing it in your home. Such course will save you much annoyance and secure you the best the market affords, beautifyinp your home with that most desirable of all household effects, fine piano or organ B. SHoNINGER & Go, 207 Bank et, Waterbury, Conn,
 Geo L, Pelhar,, Manager,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
COFFEE CRAZED HIM
The Sad Fate of a Once Suc-
 cessfUl Physician.
A SLAVE TO THE BEVERAGE
He Drank From Three to Five Quarts a
 Day and It Was as Strong as Lye.

A Fine Fortune Expended to Satisfy His Craving for the Drink--So Addicted Had He Become to the Habit that When De- prived of Coffee He Would Try to Make Way With Himself--The Effects Much the Same as Those of Alcoho1--Sad End of a Bright Career.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 12.-The death on Saturday of Dr. E. c. Fownes, caused by an inordinate slavery to strong coffee, was no surprise to his large circle of medical acquaintances in this city.
 He at one time lived at Seth street and Lexington avenue, and his practice was one of the largest enjoyed by any homeo- pathic physician in New York.
 In the course of his practice, some 20 years ago, he became addicted to the use of coffee, and the taste grew on him to such an extent that he drank from three to five quarts day.
 The coffee was made almost as strong as lye, and could not be swallowed by any one but himself.
 pr. Fownes became such a slave to the drink that he gradually lost his practice, and at the time of his death was reduced to penury, for he had became a palsied wreck.
 His sister sent Dr. Fownes monthly remitances. and as soon as he got one he began a coffee spree and continued in a maudlin, semi-unconscious condition until the money was gone.
 After one of these continuous periods of intoxication he became so weak, nerv- ous and depressed that he had to be con- fined for fear he would make away with himself.
 Dr. Fownes acquired the coffee habit through taking a cup of that beverage whenever he was called from home at night. Within five years the poor fellow had become such a slave to the coffee drinking habit that nearly all his patients deserted him.
 This, however, did not disturb him for he had about $35, 900 in bank, and his sole extravaganza was coffee. ~
 He spent hundreds of dollars in per. fecting mechanical pots in which to dis. till coffee, and while his money lasted he imported the berries and roasted them in an air-tight iron globe he had made for that purpose.
 He took the drug without sugar ol milk, and it was almost strong enougt | to bear up an egg. Fownes would bolt it down, boiling hot, emStying cup af tel cupful He would empty half a dozer cups of the coffee, and retiring to bed sleep off it's effects like an old toper made torpid with spirits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
NEW JERSEY BRIEFS.

Cape May Republicans in convention adopted a platform pledging the party to Harrison in 1899.
 A Chinese baby has just been born a t Atlantic City, the first Mongolian to see the light in New Jersey.
 The life-saving crews near Asbury Park threaten to leave the service if the reckless firing of guns at Sandy Hook should not be stopped.
 The Camden county Excise Board has stopped issuing liquor licenses, as the courts have to decide which power is paramount-city or county.
 At Millville the saloon Keeping busi- ness is seriously crippled by general boycott of all persons directly or indi- rectly connected with such places.
 The properties of Anson H. Hamilton, the hotel proprietor and of the Cape May Point Improvement Company, have been seized by the sheriff to satisfy claim of $10C,0 .'-~..
 Ariel O. Cotton, of Vineland, has ob- tained . verdict of, S1;000 dam ages against Charles Keighly, the shos msnu. fastursr: of tllRt place. for feSHsinG so sUFEender to him the rink thaH6 after he hAa leased 10 to him 5a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
BURNED THE MISSIONS.
The Chinese Outrages at IchanR-No Att
 tempt Made to Punish the Rioters.

The Chinese Outrages at 1chanH-No Att
 tempt Made to Punish the Rioters.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12-Further de- tails of tae outrages in China are gath cred from the papers published in that country and brought here by the City of Peking. The steamer Paohua arrived at Ponkow September 6 with 20 Ichang refugees. Several bore marks of serious violence while all had lost their property excepting the clothes they wore.
 The riot took place at broad monday and came without warning or provoca- tion. It was carried out by a handful of men, evidently acting under orders, in the presence of a number of Chinese officials who knew every one of the rioters. Their mission of destruction was carried out with the utmost speed A house belonging to the American Episcopal Mission was the first one att tackled.
 The inmates fed to the river for their lives while the crowd footed and burned the building. The Roman Catholic con- vent was next fired and the sisters, seven in number, barely escaped to the river where they were taken in boat to the Paohua.
 It is thought number of children in the convent wero burned to death. Many other houses were footed and burned and although no one was killed several at tempts were made to murder and threats were frequent. At the old Consulate the foreigners kept the rioters back with bayonets. The leaders of the mob car ried gunpowder and kerosene with which to fire the buildings.
 Those having stolen property from the ruined building were arrested next day. but no attempt was made to capture the real leaders. On the third day when all possible damage had been done, the military mounted guard over the black ened ruins
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
A MODERN ENOCH ARDEN.
After Fifteen Years a BinGhamton Mar Returns and Finds His Wife Married.

After Fifteen Years BinGhamton Man Returns and Finds His Wife Married.
 EMIGRATION, N. Y., Oct. 12.-The old, sad story of Enoch Arden, with it's suf- fering and self-sacrifce, has been re- peated here.
 Fifteen years ago Samuel Deme cree left his home to go to sea- Year after year passed, but no message came from him to the waiting wife. After five years had rolled by, she believed that he was dea1 and she listened to the suit of William May. They were married, and have lived together happily ever since, Mrs. May bearing her husband two children.
 The other day bronzed and bearded man walked suddenly in the Mays home.
 'I am Sam Demereer' he said quietly.
 Mrs. May nearly tainted. Then the wanderer told how he had been seeking fortune in China and Australia, and had not written, because he wished to be rich before doing SO.
 Then Mrs. May told, amid sob, what she had done. Demeree showed at that moment that he was the stuff of which hero"s are made. He merely patted her on the head and said: "Never mind, don't cry!' and walked out the door.
 And he has not returned. He has left his wife safe in her peace of mind, he might have claimed her, and caused a scandal, but he chose that she should be happy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
sTENoGRAPHER BURKE GONE.

The Man Who Had the Minutes of the
 Bardsley Investigation Missing.
 PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12-It has been whispered about for several days that MT. Burke, the official stenographer to the legislative investigation committee before which State Treasurer Boyer and Auditor General McCamant gave testi- mony, could not be found and that his notes had disappeared.
 Representative John H. Fow, a mem- Der of the Investigating committee, pub Iicly asserts that Burke has fled, taking his notes with him, to prevent the evil dence of Boyer and McCamant from be- ing submitted to she special session of the Senate which is to meet in Harris burg tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
NEW YORK NEWS IN BRIEF.

W. Bourke Corcoran has been nomin- ated for Congress by the Democrats of the Tenth District.
 The daughter of Gen. Ira M. Hedges will be married to Mortimer WashbuHn, at Nyack, the 21st inst. The Democrats of Brooklyn nominated David A. Boody for Mayor. The Repub- hcans Henry A Meyer.
 William Davis, millionaire iron merchant, of Brooklyn, was drowned in the east river yesterday.
 Thomas Finnegan, of Haverstraw, was nominated for Assembly by the Demo crats of Rockland county.
 No arrangements have yet been made for the christening of Baby Ruth, ex- President Cleveland's daughter.
 Elizabeth Lace, IS years old, of Brook. lyn who was accidentally shot early Sun day morning by her brother Robert, will die.
 Levi M. Bates, formerly the head of the well-known dry goods firm of l.. M. Bates 6 Co.,, of New York was drowned Saturday evening in Bowery Bay.
 Nicholas Brodhead will remain le- ceiver of the wrecked Ulster County Savings Bank, the motion to oust him having been overruled by Judge Furs- man.
 The players of the New York league base ball team say that if certain state ments made about them by the Chicago management are not retracted, that they will bring suit for libel.
 Judge Henry Wilder Allen, of the Court of Common Pleas, who was strick- on with apoplexy in the Court House. New York city, is greatly improved, and will be all right in few days, his phy- sicians declare.
 The Franciscan Order of St. Mary, in New York, which for the last six years has existed by special dispensation .oi Aruhbashop Corrigsn, has withdTswn tts fvltEipAs connection from the shuSeh 9no ta MaseaA purely sssMlRR eSsnniAAsiena
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12

Strike when the iron is hot! Make your selection while our stock is full and you can find just the size you want. Our real hobby clothing we buy in limited quantities. For your protection-for you don't want every body to have suit the same as yours. For our own protection-for we haveto sell our hobby goods early before they go out of style, if we carry any over it means heavy loss. There was never such stock in Waterbury as we have on our counters this fall, our rightly made kind at S1o, S12, SI5, SIS, S2o per suit, it is going fast, our sales have more than doubled since we opened our new store. Come and see us, we not only sell you reliable clothing but keep you study economy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
A MANIFESTO ISSUED.

Tho National League EuIogizes Parnell
 and Calls for New Election.
 LONDON, Oct. 12.-The National League in Great Britain has issued a manifesto, which, after reciting the results accom- plished for Ireland by Parnell, says:
 'It has been said that we fought for 8 man, not for principle. It is not true. We fought for the principle which the man embodied. The man himself was indeed principle, the principle of self reliance and independence which nothing could sap. To that principle we are staunch.
 "It Is now necessary for the members of this organization to elect new presi- dent and 8 new executive committee, and we invite the branches of the Ma tional League in Great Britain to make immediate steps to this end"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
MRS. PARNELL's CONDITION.
It is Growing Worse Instead of Better
 Grave Fears Entertained.

It is Growing Worse Instead of Better
 Grave Fears Entertained.
 LONDON, Oct. 12.-Advices from Brigh- ton state that Mrs. ParnelPs condition is pitiable, and grows worse instead of improving. Immediately after Parnell's death she was in better condition than now; for although she tainted she recov- cred sufficiently to have some communi- cation with friends, and, through their medium with the outside world. She has been growing worse every day, until now she only moans in reply to ques- tions, and is unable or refuses to speak
 The doctors who are in constant atten- dance, greatly fear that her condition may grow more critical, and are doing everything possible to restore her, but apparently without effect. The only in = telligible sounds that she has uttered in hours have been ::plaintive cries for her husband
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
Burke Heard From.

PrrTsBURG, Oct. 12.-James F. Burke, official stenographer of the Treasury Investigating Committee which heard the testimony of State Treasurer Boyer and Auditor General McCamant is now at Ann Arbor, Mich, where he left for last week to study law. Mr. Burke telegraphs that he mailed s4, 900 words of the report of the Investigating committee to Sena- tor George Handy Smith, chairman of the committee and copy to w. U. Hensel, Attorney general on Wednesday last, and the balance of the report was mailed a day or so later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
seamen's Union of Atlantic Coast.

BosToN, Oct 12.-The General Execu- tive Board of the Atlantic Coast Sea mems Union met in this city yesterday afternoon, representatives being present from New York, Philadelphia, Baltim ore, Wilmington, N. C., Portland and Ban gor The Board decided to increase its membership by adding a representative of each of the newly-formed fishermen $ unions and to investigate as to the mum Der of aliens employed in the fi>hiug trade contrary to law. The matter vii be called to the attention of Congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
Argentine Republic Is With Us.

American Bureau of the Worlds Colum-
 bian Exposition has received informa- tion that the Argentine Republic has appropriated $100, 900 to pay the expense of it's repres entation at Chicago in 1893. This liberality was unexpected because of the financial depression in that coun- try, and indeed it was feared that for motives of economy the Argentine gov srnment would decide not to take part in the Exposition at all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
Another One Condemned.

CHICAGO, Oct. 12.-One more building of the Worlds Fair has been condemned by the architects as being unsafe. This is the building for the electricity display. The engineers have discovered that all the timbers have been subjected to a weight beyond their capacity, and that the foundations are not strong enough. While the engineers have not finished their work, they have gone far enough to show that $75,O00 must be spent in strengthening the building in order to make it absolutely safe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
The Grand Officers Uphcld.

GALEsBURG, H., Oct. 12.-Late Satur- day night the Trainmen's Convention took vote on the Northwestern trouble, and acquitted, by a vote of 302 to II, the Grand Officers of blame and condemned the action of the Supreme Council in ex1 polling the Brotherhood. The Grard Officers are jubilant over SO sweeping a manifestation of approval
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
RUssIA's STARVING PEOPLE.
An Example of Economy Set by Prince
 During the Famine.

An E4ampIo or EcOnomY set by @ PrInCe
 During the Famine.
 ST. PETERsBURGH, Oct. 12.-Senator Baranoff says that there are no fewe than 32, 000,0 of peasants in Russia now destitute, and must be provided for for the next ten months. It will re- quire 32O, 900, 900 poods of grain to feed them.
 The American Church in this city has started a subscription to relieve this mountain of misery.
 Prince Korsakoff, the head of a great family, lives on Koosewort bread, as an example for his servants and others to follow during the national affliction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
U. S. Supreme Court in Session.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12-The Suprem, Court of the United States, began it's October term at noon to-day. Chief Jus tice Fuller, who is at the bedside of his daughter in Chicago, and Justice Gray, who is recovering from an attack O. ty- phoid fever, could not attend The aE- sence of d full bench will cause the post ponement of several cases of.importnnc ce befoae the court and the docket is beil3 . prepared with this view so that ordinary routine can be proceeded with.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
A CoIIeRian NIIaain~.

MIDDLETowN, Conn, Oct. 12.-J. W. Naramorc, senior at Wesleyan Uni versity, left here September 80th, saying he was going to New York and would return the next day. He has not since been seen or heard ffom. His parents live Ut Sing Sing, N. Y. His mother is 1t the point of death and his sister is at the Clifton Springs HAnisafi um ia deli eAts health, NaEauAose ts % yaaSn cid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
Taken to Prison in Her Grave Clothe

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 12.-It is not often that a person is taken to the pen itentiary in his or her grave clothes This was the case of the colored woman, Jackson, who recently escaped the gal lows in Charl otte county. Her garments were prepared for the execution, and she was attired in them when the comm uta- tion came. As soon as the announce ment reached the Sheriff of the Govern or's action, the woman was hurried to the DriSon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
Summer Residence Burned.

LINCOLN, Mass, Oct. 12.-The summer residence of w. H. Jameson, of Boston, situated in Wayland, was burned yester- day. Loss $12, 800; partially insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-12
Drunken Brawl Ends in Murder.

MARLBORO, Mass, Oct 12. Lewis Jessee was shot dead yesterday afternoon by Peter Bonley in the latter's house Both were drunk and Bonley ordered lessee to leave. The latter refused and Bonley shot him.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-08
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The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-08

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ORyOu are all worn out really good for moth
inc, it is general debility. Try
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The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-08
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD

Scneuule IN eHecu January L, 1881.
Leave Washington from Station corner of New
Jersey avenue and street.
For Chicago and Northwest, Vestbuled Linn
tied express daily ll.30 A. NJ, express $50 p. M
For Cincinnati ST. Louis and Indianapolis, ex-
press daily, $3.50 and ll.3O P. M.
1l30 A. M. and $50 P. NJ.
yds1 TSs LqTpStGn Snd points in the Shenandoah
For Winchester and Way Stations, +5.3OP.M.
For Luray, 1880 p. NJ
@, l5minntes5 Sso SsS. III, IL, 15o@inufes CE ie "a
$50 500 &inates aoD; Site 5o'eS 5o5. 5sS 90 s5 ei5
days iS 4S5 SS 7O $3.50 ssS 55s sag & adS San
utes) LOO 215. $50, 325 430, 600, 45-mi nutes1
sos, 615. $40, 7;SO, 800, 1920 9, 1l90P. m;
P, M. Sundays, $50 A; NJ 4.3O P; M.
For Frederick, tll.3O A. M. Sl.l5, 1880, t4.30
p. NJ.
For Hagerstown, tlO.4O A. M. and rs 80 Pm.
ROYAL BLUE LINE FOR NEW YORK AND
PHILADELPHIA.
For New York, Trenton, and the East, @4.Q6,
ing Car on the 1880 P. M, open at 900 p. M.
For. Boston, $3.50 p; M. with Pullman Buffet
change, via Poughkeepsie Bridge, landing pas
sengers in B. & M. station at Boston.
For M Philadelphia, ii s4o5, ts;0o, 1000, *l2.OOnoon
$3.50, $780, 6l5. and 5000 p. NJ.
For Newark, Del, Wilmington, and Chester
"405. 1890 a. NJ, %l2.00 noon, 1850, $500. *6l5
and and 1000 =. M. Limited express stopping al
noon. Sundays, 4O5 A. NJ. LOO SS noon - '' '''''
For time of suburban trains see time tables tC
y Except Exc 81 Sunday. y. di aDaiiy. ssunday only.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels
and residences by Union Transfer Co. on orderi
left at ticket offices. 6l9 and 1851 Pa. ave. and a
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The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-08
THEY WERE TAME FOXES.
BUT THE sPoRTSMEN DIDN'T KNOW 1T
TILL AFTER A GOOD CHASE,

The Amusing Experiences in Virginia of
Washington Hunters Whose Previous
Game Had Always Been an Anise-Seed
Bag-The Mysterious stump.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-08
DOR SALE
90 FEET OF GROUND,

E 10000 FEET OF GROUND,
35S FEET FRONT ON TWENTY SECOND ST..
Between and N streets N. w. A good opportu-
nifty for building large block OF dwelling
houses. This is in a rapidly improving section
OF the city. For price Ind terms apply 20
j. V. N. HUYCK.
fe2g5tS 1905 Pennsylvani0 aventEe.