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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-29
A CRISIS In FRANCE.
Exciting Scenes in Paris When
a Ministry Falls.
PRESIDENT CARNoT's ANXIETY.
Great Men OF the French Assembly, How
They Think and Act-How Constans
Overthrow Boulanger.

PARIS, Jan. 16.-fSpecial Correspond
ence. - The French are very fond of
speaking of the United States and France
as the ''sister Republics" The expression
sounds well and harms no one. Yet it
must be admitted.that if he two countries
. are sisters they have singularly small
resemblance, as often happens in real life.
e~ France, with her present constitution,
has been called the skeleton of mon
archy masquerading in republican cover
ings. There is truth in the comparison.
Imagine the United States undergoing
twenty-six political crises in twenty-five
years-these being the exact figures for
France since she began her last attempt at
self government. Twenty-six times since
the Franco Prussian war have French
cabinets fallen; twenty-six ministerial
crises; twenty-six general upheavals. dis
turbing the whole country and bringing
Paris more than once to the border of riot
or serious trouble.
And they are at it again now and the
Kaleidoscope phenomena seen so often in
the past are likely to be seen again in
the near future. Every week the cable
brings rumors of new dangers threatening
new ministries, of violent scenes in the
chamber, of President Carnot's probable
resignation, of grave trouble menacing the
very existence of the present form of gov
eminent.
A French ministry goes out of power,
not at the end of the presidents seven
years term of office. as in America, but
whenever majority of the chamber sees
mt to oppose it on any measure, or
technically, to ''vote its want of con-
tidence" in the government. Then
the ministers walk out solemnly,
hold counsel together, call on President
Carnot at the Eiysee. and tender their
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-29
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E9lssaAN0 SKATE.

tween joe Donoghue, Oscar GrUaden and
+. FJoestad,
Among the professionals james Smart.
the EhRt.>hmau, and Hara,i Hagen. the
Norwegian, would have an cXCitinC tussei
FOR the worlds championship. although
Joe D0npshuc must uoS he rcCkoned with.
and young Martin kingma. the patch ex-
pert.
Let Us now look more closely at some al
these great skaters AMI their records Take
Joe DonoCh ue 10 begin with. ~ the pride
ut America and the marvel nj the skating
world Joe was torn on the banas Of the
Hudson February II, 1871. lie stands Eve
feet nine and oue-haif inches and weighs
l16 rounds A. viii he seen from tae
Sketch oi him. which accompanies th.. A.
t4cie. he Is a beautifully built young EEL
low, as litne and graceful - deer and
possessed of what the picture does nut
Show, a keen grii that knows TO tai sing.
joe hegpn his skating career az the age of
a and has never gone backward. lie Won
MS nrst race in lS>I at Albany for the
stale championship against fifteen compel
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-29
BERTHA NJ. CLAY.

My servant girl lo many years
Has read a novel every day,
new one each successive night,
And al OIL them Oy Bertha Gay.
She wanders in a listless daze
Her eyes are red Tor want OF sleep.
Ana OFT she pauses III her tasks
10 munbie TO herself or weep.
She "douses" sugar in the soup,
she salts the tea and burns tae hresd,
And when she docs my room she pats
Inc tao.scioth pom the bed.
With one hand doth she toll for ne,
StrivIug % earn her weekly pay;
The otner meath her apron hid
Doth clutch some book by Bertha Gay
she reads such tales as ''Claude's Revenge.
(Which Loved Him Best." "Eael Lylson's
my Lady's Pride and False as Fair."
She does not come OF royal stock,
And yet, what seemeth strange to ne,
Her chosen author only ieals
IN men aid maids OF high degree.
From that prolific fount OF slush
4 thousand Uooks at least nave poured,
Aai III them no; a character
Less thau princess. duke or lord.
Oh. Dicseas o: the chsmbermatd,
Great queen OF gush and trash and slop,
is There IL mercy n your soul,
Gan haus AT prevail on you 10 stop?
How is it that through al these years
Your pen continues this To fly?
10 leeds that iouAt %. shines.
Way do you neither tire nor die9
isnow thee Bertha. what thou art;
An hundred SER bes I'll meager pay
White Tor ye crafty Publisher
lnOse shallow tales signed, Bertha Clsy
--Gsorce Horton
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-29
NoSsEca,S SkATE

over 20 the other ~ the turn. Ia Canada
small Kinks are generally used. covered So
a. 70 keep oft the show. and there Is 40
division between the competitors. y no
arc sometimes started from opposite sides.
Ia the United States al the skaters are
started together and skate over courses
s4th straight sides and curved ents. The
best system Is probably the Duich, ~
which the col rSes are arranged with
straight sides, big curved ends and dIvss-
IONS, SO that each skater has p Separate
track Then, TO eQuahze .Hvrea,e~ ue-
tween the inside and outside courses, the
skaters change tracks at the end Of each
FGgna.
These differences in the skating courses
IN various cities often serious y cu0SIrass
skaters " ho have gone abroad TOR inter-
nAt!onai tournaments This VAS true to
suc4 an extent ia the tournament 3:
I.eeuwsrden. ID Holland. 4 lev years ago.
that Alex Pauiscn and Carl Hvgne-, Nor
vegiaus. although they had eng. rel for
fLe contest aud had arrived lrow Norway
the night before, refused 10 take part on
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-29

1t has been decided that the Infanta Eulsis
the youngest sister OF the late King Alfono sad
her husband, Prince Antonio, shall represent
the queen regent OF Spain at the Columbian q.
position at Cnicago.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-29

The sick relish and thrive upon Cud-
ahy's Rex" Brand Fluid Beef Paiatable
and strengthening Sold by al druggists.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-29
Nehster's I Unfortunate Mistake.

A few weeks ago I visited a graded
school II enc of the lesser Indiana towns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Raining Cats and poE..

Many explanations have been given of the origin of the expression raining cats and dogs One is that it is per version of the French catadoupe' waterfall-''i it is raining a catadoupes, or cataracts. Another explanation is that the male blossoms of the willow tree, which are used on Palm Sunday to represent the branches of palm, were called "catS and dogs" in some parts of England, where they increase rapidly after a few warm April showers, and the belief prevailed that the rain brought them.
 Others trace the saying to northern mythology, in which the cat is said to have great influence on the weather, and sailors still have a saying, "The cat has gale of wind in her tail, when she is unusually frisky. Witches that rode upon the storms were said to as- sume the form of cats, and the stormy northwest wind is called the cat 8 nose" in the Hartz mountains even at the present day. Then the dog is sym bol of wind, which in old German pie lures is figured as the head of dog or wolf from which blasts issue. The cat, therefore, symbolizes a downpour of rain; the dog, strong gusts of wind, which accompany it, and SO n rain of cats and dogs is a heavy rain with wind. Brooklyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
DOWN THEsYALLEY NOTES
Dolngs of Day in .NauEatuck and Union
 City.

Dolngs of . Day in NauEatuck and Union
 City.
 EAUoATucK. Dec 15.-The Oddfellows will hold another of their select socials this evening. A pleasant time for those who attend is anticipated.
 Miss Spencer of Middletown, sister of Mrs Frank Twitchell, is arranging to teach a class of our younger people in dancing at the Twitchell residence at Union City.
 A room, heated and lighted, over the drug store at Union City, has been secured for the fireman there. The apparatus has also been moved across the river.
 Charles Reed and his bride are expected home tomorrow night. Mir Soule and his bride are announced to be here this even ing. A reception will be given the latter at the Parish house on Wednesday even- ing.
 Quite a number of out of town relations and friends attended the funeral of FL dridge Smith yesterday.
 There was quite large attendance at the L. R. fair last night at the opera house. At the Parish house fair about 800 ere present.
 We are sorry to notice that this town is to lose one of its very best citizens in the removal of Emmett A. Saunders to New Haven, he having, we are informed. sold his elegant residence on Terrace avenue to Mir RodenLach. This town can i'll afford to lose any such citizens as Mir and Mrs Saunders.
 Officer FItzpatricks nose, which was | fiattened by Editor Peck on the night of his arrest. is coming along all right after being straiChtened up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15

In the case of Rhody Egap vs F. J.. Klngsbury, in the district court to-day, the jury disagreed and were then discharged for the term.
 The stockholders of the Orient Fire h. surance Company of Hartford, yesterday voted to reduce it's capital from $1 900, 900 to $500, 900, leaving surplus of SS50. 900.
 Justice Brett to-day decided the case of Michael Mitchell vs James J. McGrath. in which the plaintiff sued to recover for wages due. Judgment was given for plain, tiff to recover $50 and costs.
 The last excursion of the season to New York will be given by the New York !S New England and New York X Northern roads next Wednesday. Tickets are good returning by the regular trains on Decem- Der 2l and 22.
 Members of Wadhams Post, G. A. R.. are requested to meet at the post rooms Satur- | day morning at o'clock sharp, to attend the funeral of Albert H. Cook. at No Manhan street. The funeral will be from the house at S:30 o'clock to the church of the Immaculate Conception. with burial at St JosePh.s cemetery. szSessEsa -----
 The funeral of Edward E. Mulcahy was held this morning from his late residence, 57SA East Main street, to the Sacred Heart church where mass of requiem was cele- brnted by Rev Father Treanor. The pail bearers were: John Tanning James Lyons, Charles Cullum. Joseph Wallace, Joseph Kelly and Martin McGrath. Interment was in St Joseph's cemetery.
 The track of the Waterbury driving park Is being rolled this afternoon and the management extend an invitation to every body who has horse to go up tomorrow and enjoy the good sleighing on the park. Next Monday afternoon, if the conditions be favorable, sleighing carnival will be held, when an admission fee of twenty five cents will be charged. the proceeds going to the relief bureau and the Boys club.
 The disbursing committee of the Relief association will meet tomorrow evening tC consider some more feasible method oi distributing aid. Much dissatisfaction is now being manifested at the trouble peo- pie are having in securing an audience with Mir Hoadley. One woman locked uT | her children TWO whole afternoons and tried to get her turn to state her case, but had to give it up. and could not secure what was to her much needed assistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
The Flag of tho Suffrage Cause.

Mrs. Clara B. Colby, the editor of Tho Woman's Tribune of Washington, in her address before the suffrage con vention, happening to mention the col ors of the Woman Suffrage associa- tion-the narrow orange ribbon worn on the breast of every delegatc-ex- plained the circumstances surrounding the adoption of the emblem.
 The women of the state of Washing ton, on the first election day when their newly acquired franchise was in force, each, without respect to the political party with which she cast her ballot> displayed orange colors somewhere about her throat or bonnet in acknowl- edgelnent of the obligation to Judge Orange Jacobs, whose efforts were large ly instrumental in securing for women their right to vote in the state. The right had since been rescinded by judi cial decision, but throughout the coun- try Judge Jacobs services are commeIn- orated by the orange ribbon. The flag of the suffrage cause--an orange star on a blue field-was first raised on that election day in Washington. and stars have been added as Colorado and Wyo- ming havo also acknowledged the worth of women's opinion in political affairs,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
The Miners Lamp.

In many respects the miners electric handlamp meets the requirements of mining work infinitely better than the old safety lamp, but it has radical fault, which must be overcome if it is to be kept in use. The thrush of mine gas to the working galleries is often so sudden that the miner has no idea of its presence, and the only means he has of discovering it is the combustion that gues on within the netting of his safety lamp. AS a matter of fact, an electric lamp will give a splendid light while fes too cCnfding owner is being smoth- erod. What Is wunted is m electric iamp fitted with an appliance that will hdtuma aticaliy give warning of the pres snee of either black damp or fire damp without the making of my special ob- servation. Cntil this is done the use of the electric lamp in mines will be at- tended with anything but safety Chi cago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
SOME FAMOUS owARFs.
One That Was Served In a Pie and PAsst
 as @ Talking Cat.

One That Was Served In . Pie and Passed
 a Talking Cat
 One of the most celebrated of little men was Jeffrey Hudson, who figures in Sir Walter Scott's ''Peveril of the Peak" His history has been so often written as to bear but a brief mention. A whimsical mite was he, presented by the Duchess of Buckingham to Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles I, served up in a cold pie, and many were the pranks in which he took a part. For instance, there was the party of tat tie baskets, as they were vulgarly term ed, sitting down to enjoy the cup that cheers" and dish of gossip at the same time, while Butterkin, the cat, sat gravely by.
 The meal over. one guest offered pusS bit of cheese, and was almost paraly zed to have that animal speak up and say, 'Butterkin can help himself when he Is hungry" and then make off down stairs, leaving the old crones with up- lifted hands, in wild confusion, shout ing at their hostess, A witch, witch, with her talking eat.' while it might have gone very hard with the poor woman had it not soon been found that a wag, for a joke, had killed and fiayed her pet grimalkin and dressed wee lief frey in it's skin.
 When knighted by the king, Hudson assumed many high and mighty airs, although he was the butt as we'll as the amusement of the court; was once al- most drowned in basin of water, and would have been blown into the Thames but for a shrub that saved him. But Lord Minimus (as he was dubbed) real ly had his doughty adventures; was sent on diplomatic missions; fell into the hands of a Turkish pirate, who carried him of a prisoner to Barbary, and final ly distinguished himself by shooting a Mir. Crofts in n duel, that gentleman having at first come to answer the small mans challenge armed only with a syr- inge filled with water.
 A contemporary of Jeffrey was Rich ard Gibson. an artistic Elliputian, who studied under Sir Peter Lsly, painted Yery creditable histoGcal pieces and middature portraits md taught dr4w. 1S to the loyal Princesses Nary ahd EliEabeth, who wefe sfterward queens of England. He Was appointed in hi: youth page of the back stairs, and was married to Anne Shepherd, anothe, court dwarf exactly his own height having a most brilliant wedding. King Charles giving away the bride, while the queen presented her with diamond ring. and Edmund Waller, the poet tt their majesties, composed a poem on tho event. This diminutive pair, 3 feet 1( inches high, passed a long and happy life together, and had nine children. fiv, of whom grew to maturity and wer, full ordinary size,-Harper Young PeOnle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Doyle signed contract with the New Works yesterday.
 The Brooklyn club has reconsidered the case of Danny Richardson. Last night Treasurer Abell said: If Foutz wants Richardson to play second base. the latter is at liberty to come to Brooklyn next spring and sign Il contract. If Richardson is not wanted. I'd be perfectly willing to trade him of; but l wouldn't sell his re lease. New York can have him for Rusie or ons of their star players. as I think he would attend to business under Ward and play good ball. Richardson commenced to fall down the moment he left New York and signed with Wagner's Athletics. Come to think of it, no player should be perma- nently put out of. the game unless he is crooked, and Richardson's offence was far from that"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Conroy Not Guilty.

MIppLErowN. Dec l5.-The verdict of acquittal in the case of Patrick Conroy charged with the murder of Richard Meade, his stepson. was received with approval by all who have followed the trial. A disagreement or an acquittal was looked for and any other result would have caused much surprise. The jury stood eight for acquittal and four for con viction on the first ballot which was taken soon after they retired to deliberate. On the next ballot there were nine for ac- quittal and three for manslaughter These three hung out long time and it was over five hours and one-half before the jury finally brought in verdict Soon after the verdict was rendered Conroy received q message from,W. L. Douglass. his former employer. notifying him that his old posi- tion at the factory was open to him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15

Bought at the auction sale of William Meyer X Co. at less than cost of produc- uon. Our advertising man claimed that i: was due to his efforts that We are doing so much business, but We know that iS non sense, for advertisements without substan- tial bargains to sustain them are but froth: 1t Is offerings like these below that make this the busiest house in town.
 Swiss Embroidered. Cambric Lawn Handkerchiefs, from the great auction sale at DC, Sc. l0c, l2c, 15c and 25c.
 Hand Embroidered. Sheer Linen Hand kerchiefs at 25c. soc. 75c and Sl
 Swiss Embroidered, All Linen Handkrr- chiefs at 37!c and 50c
 Ladies Cnlaundered Sheer Lawn Hand- kcrchiefs, hand embroidered by the nuns in lrrlands ConventS at 25c and 5Oc each.
 Pure Linen. Hemstitched Handkcrchiefs at l0c, l2Ic, 2Oc. 25c to 5Oc.
 Ladies Hand Embroidered Initial Hand. kcrchicfS at Gic. I2Ic and 25c
 Grass Bleached. Fine Linen. Hem. stitched. soft finish. at l2Ic
 Colored. Bordered Handkerchiefs for the children. at 2c. 3c and DC
 Fine China Silk Embroidered Handker. chiefs, great variety. at lOc and l5c.
 Japanese Silk Embroidered. Initial Handkerchiefs at l2tc. 33c. 5Sc and S9c.
 Japanese Silk Hemstitched Handker chiefs. in Black and White. at 25c. 39c 50c and 75c
 Fine Silk Neck Handkerchiefs and Muf fers, soc, 75c, Sl. SI 25, to $l 9S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Women Medical Student..

Some of the best women practitioners in the country matriculate from the Woman's Medical college of the New York infirmary. It is one of the pic. neer institutions, dating back to 1865, with the names of Dr. Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell for sponsors. There are nearly 100 students this year. It Is one of the few colleges in the coun- try that has extended its course from three to four years. It ranks as high as the best mems colleges and has the advantage of many in giving its stu dents practical work in its hospital, in hrmary and dispensary work. besides the outside practice available in large city. Students without these advan- tages go to the Post Graduate college and hospital after they have begun to practice regularly and recovered from the feeling of unlimited wisdom incl dent to newly tiedged graduate with a diploma. Besides the men there are 35 women physicians at the college now taking practical courses. Many of them are married to men of the profes- sion. They come from all parts of this country and Canada and are busy from a. m. to 9 D. m., making the most of their few months stay.-Nsw York Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
CONLON BROS.
 Dissolution of Partnership. Holiday Goods, Holiday Goods

We before placed before the public elegant and varied line of handsome and useful Holiday
 
 thought shall look making your holiday purchases. Our stock Fine Pu,h AL minimum Smoking Outfits Dressing Manicure Shaving Toilet Sets Collars aud Cuff Boxes Handkerchief Cases Work Writing Dks Pictures Steel Hand Ro Enameled and Bamboo Ease Fancy Bottles Perumer ocketbooks endless Ladies' Natural Wood Silver Gold Silk and Linen, Neckwear Tanned GlOve of description Fancy Patern Infants and Chden Booees suitable for holiday
 You cousins
 In fact presents for al old young. all
 Store open every evening gunti further notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
l2l < l26 EAST MAIN ST.
KGIIy'S Dream.

Recently KELLY the Flour man had a dream and dreamt he died. When he stepped up to the gate. St Peter said. NELLY. you cannot be admitted into Heaven" KELLY asked him why not He replied, you are from Yankee state and 1 will give you two SueSSeS: which If you guess will let you go back again to do penance and if not think you can guess where you will go" At that time KELLY felt like the boy who hung onto the bal loon string when he got up twenty feet. It was death to hang on and death to let so. but he said: Well here goes for my first guess. Is it because I advertise my charity through the public press:' St Peter said, No. No. It was not the motive that you had in view when you advertised your charity, it was the good that it brought to the noor For example. If man should donate SlOO to the Relief Bureau and ad- yertise it, people who are ready to assist in such a movement would be induced to add perhaps another hundred. The first do- nator iS therefore entitled to more reward then if he gave it in silence. because the other hundred might never have been given. So you see We have no objection to you in Heaven because you advertised your charity" Now for the second and last chance. 1t is because I did not do- nate to the Relief Bureau on Scovill street, according to my nleans?' St Peter an swered: You are Yankee at guessing, and now before you return to Waterbury let me give you a little instruction. It makes no difference who runs town meet ing or how it is conducted if it will assist the poor. and let me show you place that is reserved for those who can, but will not, assist the people in their hour of need. Then I peeped through long narrow tube and if friend Hewitt could only see what did through that tube, he would never sell Enclish walnuts on a town order.