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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1892-11-17
California

SAN Francisco. Nov. 1.-THE indica,
ton. ara that Cleveland has carried tue
s,ate by a small majority :. -. on
according 20 present indications rep
a,,.,ion in the house of representa-
g. will be four Democrats and three
%, S,icans. with Democrats pushing
~ Rcnublicans closely in districts IN
WI, Which the Republicans are slightly IN
the lead. 49,, ,;ra,aen ont
,nan,v senatorial districts indicate
that the Republicans elect five ana '''
Iremocrats fourteen senators.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1892-11-17


INV YoRg, Nov. IL - Revised reports
Of assembly returns makes the assembly
stand seventy. three Democrats, fifty
Eve Republicans.
NEW YoRK. Nov. o 1t is apparent
that the state Of New York has rolled
NJ an unprecodontly large plurality for
Cleveland. II Is estimated at 10000. In
this city and county Clevelands plural
ity is Is set down AT 7a.ooQ, Isa1aklSs
,o.s, 81 .nV rusni utrNto''' -.
uredictcd in q degree, has been na''o
than realized.
Atnsxy. Nov. 0 Democrats e ,l',,,
c,ngressmen In the First, Second, ini,u
Fonr,h. Fifth, Sixth, seventh. hign.n'
Ninth Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth lhir-
,scn,h Fourteenth, Fifteenth SIN
teenth Seventeenth, Nineteenth' lwea'
tieth' Twenty-frst and Thirty. s .eo,,,h
and the Republicans in the hls n,...r,x'
Tw.nty.,econd. Twcnty-third' Iwen.y'
fonrth' Twenty fifth, Twenty-Si ,a,,
twenty seventh, Twenty,eigh'n, 4 VIZ nf
ty.ninth. Thirtieth, Thirty,irs. az.
thirty third districts Total Democrats ,i,
~, Republicans. - There Is SOM
ADMIT AZ 10 the Thirteenth district
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1892-11-17
Bureaus,
Bed ShAds,
Tables,
Chairs,
Lounges,
MATTRESSES,
Safes,
Wardrobe!
| Etc, Exc
Prices are Low Ell
Than Ever
Before
We also carry a full line O
COFFINS,

Of all grades and finishes also {,
Burial Robes and Slippers all
of which are for sale at very
Low Prices.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1892-11-17

We are here to stay ana 90
propose to sell you furniture
at low prices. Call and sec
us at the old Cameron stand.
I'D. BENNETT.
T. GUESS.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1892-11-17

C,uc.ao. Nov. lit Is agreed . .l.,
ve Democratic plurality In TINS sea. ave
will be about 10 600, ard the Democrats aus
will have at least thirteen out Oh Tue
,,,"oty.,wo congressman, with proea.,
S sTv ~ one or two moro in the district
' incomplete official returns from S TIM 5Ers "
ont 81 thirty-four wards in the clly Oh
Chicago give Cleveland oo'ool' haffiS'"
|
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1892-11-17
1ns ELECTORAL VOTE.
c,.,.,..a He an without cAiifo'"'"
or Ohio.

c,.,.,..d Has All without cAh'o'"'~
or Ohio.
49,, yovv Nov. i4.-Clovelands
| -. .r ,hs electoral college IA. ACCORD.
int to the latest returns XII. W,.noa s
california and Ohio, which are c'a,i',eu
nv 10Th parties II he gets those S's sos'
shs vote would stand Cieveianu, '' a.,
U.rr,son, iis; Weaver. ~ ihs
$3.50 upon reports that Colorado, ldaho,
V.ns.s Nevada and North Dakota are
- Ws.ver. and that Michigan gives
T.-,s.C,, eight and Cleveland ak woes
NshrssH. and South Dakota are ne
nN,,can and the Republicans appear "
hss. one Of Ohio'stwenty'three e'ee'''''
Indiana.
,xn,.sApoiis, Nov. ii.-lndiana y
...,,r Drift Is TO Cleveland aho
the entire Democratic s,a'e ~. no,
CLEVELAND has carried INDIANA W ~
less than 1000. % ,na;ana ha
,oined the procession, ana Is Deli noy
an ,,s branches, Returns are NOV NO,
.rsaceutly complete to give fairy ,e,'
W. .stimates ON all the nihe'y',M
s Of the state. They, show tn'
2ausiand has carried IT by az 10. a,
NoO and the entire DeinocrauG e' ~
ticket IL elected by pluranuss, "a M
same neghborhood. Inc Iopu an
Prohibition parties ava nov e'''
where near their expeeh',o.. s,,o Repu
I.o 90 slscted to congress as follow
Wsss a;strict, A. II. Taylor DE moor,
Pei sso"ud' John L. Bretz, PenOcr'
~ Ssvon"' Ioson F.. Brown, Democr'
, rnm,.h. William $. Holman Pem ocr'
3. r ss.n George W. Cooper, Demost
sM.h u. johnson. Reepuonca
sn ,h w d. Bynum, Democr
~ SSas,h"'E v. Brookshire, Den9 9l
- E,sn,S Daniel Waugh, hepuun.
TantS Thomas Hammond, Demoo c,
riavsnth. A. N. Martin. Den,
Faith. w. Y. McNagney, pe.no"'
TSirtcenth, G. q. Conn, Deln s,;c h,
The legislature Is pelnoS limit hal
majority Of absat thiIy om 10 ,
assuring Democratic '0""'''
OF oeed Turpie.
Ohio.
COLUMBUS, o.. Nov i4.-N m Nv"
u.v.S 10 he quite certain that .n.
,S,.sn candidates In this state
Pu an s,actsl. all Of them. 1t Is ye!
also psou ,J.. %, anv one TO give exac,
all ores. but II Is probable tina, .a mp%t
very L ,,,S =, a about 1000 plurality and
the; the Republican electors have we, zee"
~ NV something less than tna'' ,,o f,
% Democrats Sy elect eleven oil tho
d do ty;ons s. so r.,nrns show the electio
:.oI S~IinxvinQ congressman; ID.
''u'o 'hf first district Bethany store'' !"
see ucan. , Caldwell, r
hcrS;; ra-C,eores w. Houk, Dem
r. rnmrthNF. G. Layton, pemocrs
- &sorgs w. Aulics' y
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1892-11-17
Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. ll.--Repubiicnns
admit the election of Peck peihocra ';
for governor by small plurality, anu
that the electoral vote goes to eie'e'
land. .-..,o,, mr., nrobably
The legislature is Democranc' Mau a
nanocrat will succeed United States
Senator Sawyer.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1892-11-17

Suits and over,ol;s low down
Pierce, Yandell, Gugenheim Co.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1892-11-17

90. G.. G.. Certain Chill Cur
~ pleasant Ia take anu hnrA
Tess. Children like ID. Gu;srssRs'
teed to cure Chiiis and Fever.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
How to Become FIeshy.

DR.. Miles Neryine not only cures
all nervous diseases, headache, blues,
nervous prostration, sleeplessness,
neuralgia, st. Yitus dance, fits and
hysteria, but also builds up the body.
81 am pleased to say that after years
of intense suffering with nervous dis
ease, headache and prostration, tried
DR.. Miles Restorative Neryine, and in
two weeks gained eight pounds in
weight. | could not lie down to
sleep, but now sleep perfectly easy,
and am still improving wonderfully.
Cannot say enough for the nervlne.
Mrs. L. B. Willard, Dunkirk, N. Y"
zone customer used Nervine and
gained fifteen pounds in flesh, says
Brown & Maybury, Cortland, N. Y"
Trial bottles and elegant book free at
Smith Drug Co, 3
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
4 Little Girls Experience In a Light
house.

Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Tresscott are
keepers of the Gov. Lighthouse at
Sand Beach, Mich, and are blessed
with a daughter, four years old.
Last April she was taken down with
measles, followed with a dreadful
cough and turning into fever. Doc
tors at home and at Detroit treated
her, but in vain, she grew worse rap
idly, until she was a mere "handful of
bones, Then she tried Dr. Kings
New Discovery and after the use of
two and half bottles was completely
cured. They say DR.. Kings New
Discovery is worth its weight in gold,
yet you may get trial bottle free at
Smith Drug Co.'S. 6
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
Strength and Health,

lfyoa are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bltters. If la
grippe has left you weak nd weary,
use Electric Bitters. This remedy
acts directly on liver, stomach and
kidneys, gently aiding those organs to
perform their functions. If you are
afflicted with sick headache, you will
find speedy and permanent relief by
taking Electric Bitters. One trial
viii convince you that this is the rem
edy you need Large bottles only 60c
at Smith Drug Cos. 9
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30

A one legged political orator named
Jones, who was pretty successful in
bantering an Irishman, was asked by
the later chow he had come to lose his
leg" @Well," said Jones, "on examin-
ing my pedigree and looking up my
descent, found there was some Irish
blood in me, and becoming convinced
that it had all settled in that left leg,
| had it cut off at once" "Be the pow
ers," said Pat at 'ud ev been deuced
good thing eff it had only settled in
yer head."-[Drake's Magazine.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30

Mrs. Stuyvesant; understand
that Mrs. Van Amsterdam was not
at all pleased with Paddy-Efisy's piano
playing. Mrs. Van Cortlandt: Why
not? Mrs. Stuyyesont; Why, you
see, the stupid tellew didn't tell soul
that she gave him $4,000 to play at
her last reception.-[Chicago News
Record.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
BuckIen's Arnlca Saiye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30

"Where's Satan this mornlng%
asked Macchiayelli Of the head imp
"IIe's gone down to the City Hall to
fix one Of the inspectors" said the.
imp. "You see our place hasn't any
fire escapes and it might get us into
trouble."- York Herald.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30

Cholly: My brother IS III luck. He's
got place as foor-walkah in a dry
goods store. He is there 16 hours q
day. Awther ! cawn't see the luck.
Cholly: You cawn't? Why, his
pawnts can nevah bag at the knees
New York Weekly.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30

Mistress: Oh, Mary, see this mir
ror | have broken, and think of the
bad luck | shall now have for seven
years. Maid: What that little bit
Of mirror! But think of mel
have just broken the big mirror in the
parlor.- [Fliegende Batter.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
Mics, Nerve and LIVER Pills.

Act on a new principle-regulating
the liver, stomach and bowels through
the nerves. a. new discovery. DR..
Miles Pills speedily cure biliousness,
bad taste, torpid liver, piles and con-
stipation. Unequaled for men, wo-
men, children. Smallest, mildest,
surest; so doses 25 cents. Samples
free at Smith, Lightoot e. Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30

Scads: You say he left no money?
Baggs: No. You see he lost his
health getting wealthy, and then lost
his wealth trying to get healthy
[Smith, Gray e. Co.'s Monthly.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
RESOLUTIONS.

We heartily endorsothe Official conduct
Of Coy. Jane; P Eagle, ard comment him
FOX bis courage, fidelity, Industry, and for
the earnest and honest ehdeayor to enforce
and execute the laws of the State, and TO
maintain and preserve orderly and good
COVE nment Cor all the people.
We heartily eadorse the Admin STATION
Of Grover Cleveland, rs President o. the
United States an1 ATTEST our mistaken conf
dence in his ability. courage, lofty int rity
and unselfsh patriotism.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30

the interest Of the whole people, and no
pro.tituted to partisan purposes; or TO
sub erye the ambition of Individual officials
high or low And we condemn in unmeas
ured terms the abuse sna PROSTITUTION OF Of
fetal patronage so hagTantly and disgusting
" exhibited at the recent Republican Ma
tional Conrenucn, a inimical TO the spirit
and dangerous : the peFpetaity OF our in
stitGiiOns
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
PENSIONS.

Sec 3. TINS convention hereby roaews
the expression OF preastlon of the atri-
otis OF the sol j rs and sa lors cf the Tn.
ion in the war Of its prAseryt on, onl We
fay-rja,t aud liberal pension to all disa.
bhd Uni IN soldiers, their widows and d.
pcndents but sc demand that the work
of tn, ensi n office shall be done industrl.
Dusty implrtaliy and honestly. Wa da.
nounce the p ent admin TT ton of thai
Office IS incompetent, corrupt dlsgracefll
and dishonest,
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30

The unintentional.-The ministers
wife TO industrial scholarly Eliza Jane,
I'm sorry to hear from your school
mistress you are not dillgent at your
needlework. You know who il Is
finds work for idle hands to do?
Eliza Jane Intensely anxious to pro-
pitiate): Yes'ia, please'm you dol
rid Bits.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30

Sec IA. The Federal Government should
care 70 aud improve the Mississippi River.
nd other great waterways Of the Republi =,
so IS TO secure Tor the interior States easy
and che p transportation TO taewa err
Whoa any waterway of the Repu lie is of
suffici Mt Importance to demand aid of the
Government such MD should re extended
upon definite plan OF ooalauous WORK un-
til permanent improvement is secured.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
Admitted the Facts.

Newspaper editors have to be very
careful in opening their columns for
statements. But aware that the DR..
Miles Medical Co. are responsible, we
make room for the following testimo-
NAL from II. McDougall, Auburn, Ind.
who for two years noticed stoppage
or skipping Of the pulse, his left side
got so tender he could not lie on it,
his heart futtered, he was alarmed,
went to different doctors, found no
relief but one bottle Of DR.. Miles
New Heart Cure cured him. The
elegant book, "New and Startling
Facts" free at Smith Drug Company.
1t tells all about heart and nervous
diseases and many wonderful cures.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
BEST PRINTED PAPER
BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM
LARGEST CIRCULATION

With bran type, and other improvements made, the
DEMOCRAT second to daily outside OF the large
cities 1t is the newsiest local paper in the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
THE WORLDS FAIR.

Sec. IL. Recognizing the Worlds Col
umbisn Exposition rs a national undertake
ing Of vast importance in which the general
government hiss invited Che corporation Of
all the powers Of the world, and appreeiat-
ing the acceptance by many OF such powers
of The invitation &c extended and the broad
and liperal efforts being made by them to
contribute to the or ndeur Of the undertake
ing, wo are of t1o opinion that Congress
should make such necessary financial pro
vsi IN as shall be requisite to the mainten-
ancc Of the national honor and public faith
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
RNMoNsTRANCE wITu RUSSIA.

Sec II. This country has always been
the refuge Of the oppressed from every land
-cxilcs for conscience sake-and the spirit
Of the founders Of our Government, we con-
demn the oppression praeliccd by the Rus
sian Government upon It's Lutheran and
Jewish subjects, and we Il upon our Ma
tional & vermont, in the interest OF justice
and humanity by all just and proper mean,
TO use lis prompt and best efforts to bring
abouta cessation Of these cruel prosecutions
in the common Of the Gar and to secure TO
the oppressed equal rights.
We tender our profound and earnest sym
patty to those lovers Of fire. dom VINO are
struggling for home rule and the great cause
of self government in Ireland.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
OFFICIAL ORGAN

of the Miller County and City Democracy, and most popu
lar paper in Southwest Arkansas
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
NICARAGUA CANAL.

Sec. Is. For purposes Of national de-
feose anu the promotion OF commerce be-
tween the 5 a,es, we recognize the early
constr ct on Of The Nicaragua Canal ami its
protect on against fore On control as Of
great importance to the Unit,d States.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

See. 10. The Democratic party is the only
party That has ever given the country for
eign policy, CONSTANT and vigorous, COM
pellng rsspecl abroad and inspiring conf
denee at home. While avoiding ertangling
alliances, it has aimed to. cultivate friendly
relations with other nations, and especially
with cur neigh5ors on the American Uonti-
nent, whose destiny is closely linked With
our own, and we view with alarm tbs ten
dency to policy of irritation and buster
which is liable TO confront us with the alter
native of Illumination or war at Gny time
We favor the maintenance of navy
strong enough TO: all purposes OF national
defense nd 10 properly maintaln TIE honor
and dignity of the country abroad.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
THE SCHOOL QUESTION.

THE SCuUOL QuEsIlVN'
Sec. II. Popular education being the on
" safe basis OF popular suffrage, we recon-
mend to the several States most liberal APP
propriation for the public schools. Free
common schools are the nursery Of good
government, and they have always received
The fostering 70 Of the Democratic party,
which favors every means of increasing in
teligencc. Freedom of education being an
essential of civil and religious liberty rs well
a. q necessity for the development of intel
llpnnce, must not be interfered with under
any pretoxt whatever. "W Q are opposed to
State Interference with parental rights or
rights OF conscience in tho education OF
children as an infringement OF the funda-
montal Democratic doctrine that the largest
individual liberty consistent with the rights
of Others insures the highest type of Ameri-
can citizenship and the best government
ADMISSION OF THE TERRITORIES.
Soc. 18. Weapproye the action cF the
present House OF Representatives in passing
bills admitting into the Union as States The
Territories Of New Mexico and Arizona, and
we favor the early admission OF all the Ten
ritories having the necessary population an6
resources TO entite them to Statehood, anG
while they remain Territories we hold that
tho officials appointed to administer tho GOV
eminent ofany Territory, together with the
District of Columbia and Alaska, should be
bona llde residents Of the Territory or dis
tret in which heir duties aro TO be per
formed. Tho Democratic party believes II
home ruloa the control Of thor own ut
mirsby tho pcopls oftno vlcinage.
|
PROTECTION OF RAILWAY EMPLOYEES.
Soc. 10. We favor legislation by Con
oress and State legislatures to protect the
ives and limbs Of railway employees anc
those of other hazardous transportation
companies, and denounce the inactivity o.
Tho Republican p rty, and particularly Tho
Ropubhcan Senate, for causing tho deioa
Of measures beneficial and protective te
this class Of wago-goers'
pug SWEATING SYSTEM DENOUNCED
Wa nre IN lavor of the enactment by
,ho states of tor oboishng tho motto
Nous sweating system for nbolshlng con
trSct convict labor and prohibiting th'
smnloyment In factories of children unde
10 years age
sUMPrUARY LAWS,
We we opposed ty all snnptuary laws a
an interference with tho individual rights o
tho cillHen
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
THE WEEKLY DEMOCRAT

Contains the cream of the daily and has the largest crcu-
lation of any paper in South Arkansas.
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
SILVER COINAGE.

sec 7. We denouncc the Republican
legislation known as tho shermrnact of 1890
acowardy makeshiIt, nsusht with pos
lollitios OF danger In 90 EEturo, which
nou.a make a'l Of It's supporters, as VOL as
~ a1su ~ anx'oul for us soeody repeal
"ehold To the We of both gold ind silver
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30
TexarkaI1a.

Always full of Late Local. Editorial and Teegrahc
Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-30

as the stan ard money of the country rs to
me coinage OF both gold and silyer without
user minst ng agai' st eithermotal or charge
LOT mlntage, but the dollar unit of coinage
OF both metals must be Of equal intrinsic and
exehangeable value or be adjusted through
international agreement or by such safe
guards OF legislation as shall insure The
ma,nttnsnce Of the parity ct the two metals,
anu the equal power OF every dollar at all
tunes IN the markets and in The payment of
Debts, and we demand that 81 paper curren-
cy shall be kept at par with and redeemable
IN such coin. We Insist upon this policy as
especially necessary iorthe protection of the
iaimsls and laboring classes, the fl st and
most Geienseless victims OF unstable money
AID u aGctuatipg currency.
BANK TAXATION.
Sec. g. We recommend tbat tie prohibi-
tory 10 per seat tax on StSte bank issues be
repealed.
CIVIL sLRYICE.
sec, 9. Public office isa public trust We
reailirm the declaration Of the Demo ratio
Convention OF 1876 Tor the Tfform Of The
CYL service, and we Gail Tor the honest en-
lcrcemeIt TO- oil laws regulating the same
Ihe h0ninstion Of President as in the re-
cent Republican Convention by delegations
composed srgely ot appoiGiees holding office
at his pleasure, is a scandaou: satire upon
+ CO popular institutions, aud Startling il
lHstralion of the methods by which i5resi-
dent may sat sly his ambition. We de-
nonnee policy under which ederal Office
hol 'ers usurp control Of party convictions
IN IL. / n
The St. Johns herald., 1892-10-13
POPE LEo's MODE OF LIFE.
Although Eighty-Two Years Old, His
 Health Bellies All aumors.

Although Eighty-Two Years Old, His
 Health Bellies All aumors.
 The pope was eighty-two years of age on March 2. Leo XIII. has now occu- pied the chair of St. Peter for fourteen years, and although there have been many runors of the unsatisfactory state of his health lately there seems to be no good reason why he should not occupy it for good many years longer, says the Pail Mall Budget. His holiness mode of life is of the simplest. He usually rises at o'clock in the morning, offers the sacrifice of the mass and then be- gins his working day.
 For breakfast he has single glass of coffee, tea or milk, and after going through his papers begins to receive about nine. From that hour till one in the afternoon the throng of visitors never slackens. He then returns to his papers and his books until three, when he dimes.
 The dinner of his holiness is of the same frugal character as his breakfast "a little soup, two courses of meat with vegetables, and dessert of fruit, with one glass of wine After dinner he goes out fer drive or a walk in the gardens of the vatican. He afterward resumes his papers. Between nine and ten o'clock all the papal household as- semble for the rosary and then retire to rest.
 Although the pope wears spectacles when reading his eyesight continues very good. When he was a young man he was very shortsighted, but as he grew older his sight became better, and at seventy it was better than when he was twenty years of age. A bon mot of his holiness at last Christ mas reception may not have been for gotten. It was addressed to Cardinal Parrocchi, who is believed in many quarters to be heir-presumptive to the chair of St. Peter. When the cardinal had wished him happy new year the pope said, with a twinkle in. his eye: "Thanl1 you, thank you, your eminence; I hope to be still here On the eve of next year to receive once more your sincere congratulations"