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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-11-18
A Lively Epitaph.

The most prominent paper at Tomb
stone, A. T., is called The Epitaph. 1t i,
edited by an Englishman named Coffin,
and the name of its publisher is Sexton.
1t is said to be a pretty live paper. too,
and rather singularly refuses to advertise
undertakers, probably upon the principle
that there are enough reminders of death
connected with the paper.-Tampa FLA,
LINES.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-11-18

A Story That Shows WHIST . Terrible A.
fiction the Disease Of Improbable In
gsnuisy May Be-r~o Evsninss In sAs
House Of an Inventor,
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-11-18

1t is alaw of good society in China that
young widows v marry again. Wild
owhood Is therefore held in the highest
esteem. and the older the widow grows
the more agreeable does her position be.
come with the people.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-11-18
Gaslignr>

There are ut present something like
10000 public gas jets in London. Their
average power is that of is candles-that
is to say, the total is equal to II, 400. 900.
Were these all clustered together and
placed at a height Of 1900 feet, the re-
shifting light could be seen for a distance
OF more than 100 miles.-London Tit
Rits.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-11-18

With Georges Inventive brain. Il fairly
crowded me out. The music box - now
IN Geneva being dxed, the gas tip spFin-
hler keeps papers from flying about. end
George ID working On something that
"a Be used a. . self adjusting car comp
Ter or . seltEer water siphon.-New York
Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
AuAB ASSISTED HIS PROGRESS.

nin' cotton picker on Crab Grave creek, Jawbones nat'ally know'd dat man. Raisin' corn nd cotton makes hard wuk nd mighty little pay. F'om dis yere on I'ze gwine ter m ake my livin' in easier way"
 But thirty days later the supposed contract Ahab had signed came back in the shape of a promissory note for a snug sum due some New Orleans com pany, in lieu of conveying to him a cer- tain amount of territory for the sale of the (as yet) mythical cotton picker. Ahab was called upon to pay up Nat urally the old negro kicked like steer, until the collecting attorney, waxing wroth, went before Squire Henfoot, Ahab's bitterest political enemy, and obtained snap judgment. He then levied upon everything movable which lively constable could lay his hands upon Jawbones among other chattels.
 This catastrophe completely de- stroyed the last remnant of Ahab's faith, and he shook his fist in Jaw bones inscrutablc face.
 ''Yo' ain't got no mo jedgment n 8 hawg" he shouted. "Ef has ter pay dat swindlin' note, pays hit with yo', eff yo is a hundred year old"
 Jawbones blinlzed lazily, indifferent ly. As the constable led him off, Ahab assisted his progress by a humping kick in the rear.
 But Jawbones made no sign. He probably reserved his judgm ent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Translatea Iat, Engl:s,,.

An English traveller had q ouurrel with the mate of Mississippi steam boat, and the case came into court The counsel for the plaintiff, in his opening address to the jury, thus stated his cause of action: '"The first officer of the Bella Richards addressed my client in the most violent and peremp- tory terms, and threatened him that If he did not immediately remove his per- sonal effects from the entranceway of the steamer he would prec:pitate him into the raging food below" The evil dencc of the bystanders as to the mates words was as follows: Look here' stranger, if you don't tote your plumber off that gang-plank right smart, I'll spill you in the drink" At lantic Monthly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
NEWS OF THE DAY.

-Honestiale, Pa, was visited yester lay by 8 $36, GOO fire.
 There are 700J families along the Kans Is border ready to r>lsh into the Cheroxee strip.
 -Ihe Senatorial elections in Spain have re suited in sweeping victory for the Mol archists.
 Frank Shevy was burned to death in 6 fire which destroyed the City Hotel at Lewiston, Idaho.
 Matt Keely, the St. Louis politician. who was shot by Mrs Mary Frush two weeks ago, is dead.
 The death of Squire Abingdon Baird ir New Orleans of pneumonia will have no eff feet on the Mitchell-Corbett fight. .-Mme. Cottu, whose revelations in the Panama Canal case created a sensation, has left Paris with her children for rest. The report of a fatal land slide on the Canadian Pacific railroad is declared to be baseless by the superintendent at Win. nipeg.
 It is stated by the Texan delegation that the President, will probably nominate A. W. Terrell, of Texas, to be Minister to Turkey:
 Fire destroyed the blaming mill of Daker & Kline in Wiliiamsport. Pa, Saturday ti-S7-I', A-OoS, oOooo 2SI,OOO1 $12, 900,
 Prairie fires have been raging extensively in different parts of Oklahoma since Satur- day. Much farm property is being de- stroyed.
 The City Mills, at Sordan, Minn., valued at Sl30, GOO burned yesterday The mill han n capacity of 600 barrels of four daily. It was insured for $56. .000 ,.,.> The brig Aquatic, ashore on Sow and Pigs reef, broke up, in yesterdays gale and the masts fell out of her. She was to have been sold at auction to-day. A boiler exploded in Bear R9lge colliery at Mahancy Plane, Pa, yesterday killing John Dannelly and scalding his brother Michael so badly he cannot live. Gen. Green B. Raum, ex-Commissoner of Pensions, has associated himself with his son, Daniel F. Raum, of Peoria, H., and will open law office in Chicago Secondary Carlisle has awarded the con- tract tor building four light ships for use on the great lakes to the Craig Shipbuild- ing Company of Toledo, Ohio, at S64, ,460. The Government Board of Control of the Worlds Columbian Exhibition to-day moved to Chicago. It will be located in the Government building in Jackson park The train on which King Carlos, Queen
 
 were going from Lisbon to Caldas de Rainha ran off the track, but no one was hurt.
 Nellie R. Johnson, good looking young woman of Hartford, has eloped with Charles Hine. The families of both objected tothe match because she is a Catholic and he 8 Protes, Int.
 A fire yesterday in Spencer, Iowa, de- stroyed an entire block, excepting one building Nine frame buildings were de- stroyed. Loss estimated $26, ,00s, to $50, 900. Insurance $20,00O Miss Bessie Mitchell Doolittle will start Wednesday night from Chicago on a very unique trip. In order to convince foreign railroad men that it is possible she will go from Chicago to the Pacific Ocean, from there to Mexico, thence to the shore of the Atlantic and New England, and back to Chicago without changing cars and with out putting foot to the ground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Sweet Ireland.

A lady in need of servant engaged a thew arrivap named Mary Hoolihan As her name indicated, she was from Ireland, and more bomesick girl never left that dear old country There was no returning however, until she had earned the money for her passage, and her friends were sure that by that time she would like America well enough to remain here. She came early in the spring, and one day a neighbor sent her mistress a great bunch of lilacs. The flowers were taken into the kitchen to be arranged in vases, and the moment Mary saw them she threw her apron over her head and wcpt loudly and bitterly.
 "Why, Mary" said her surprised mistress, ''what is the matter?'
 'Oh dear, ma'aml Oh dear oh dear!''
 What is the matter?"
 "The matther, ma'am? Ye may we'll ask, for it's heart-broken Oi am wid the shmen av thim flowers, for 0 ma'am, all av ould Oirlantt sl,nclls like that! Oh dear, oh dear!"--You' h's Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
W eather Forecast.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. March 19.-For New England: Generally fair, but possibly occa- sional light local snows in northern portion castcrly to southcrly winds, stationary tem- perature.
 For Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsylva- mia, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland: Generally fair, possibly preceded by light local snows, variable winds, warmer weather in Maryland.
 For w estcrn New York: Generally fair ex- cept light local snows at lake stations; variable winds shifting to northcrly, slight rise in teElic!;; ':::f'.
 For Ny:..... .>c.i:. y:.r:i;: 5n,:,l snow in in sou|:.,', .U",I,'.. i,'.i'.,r! l.y clearing wen+hc '.'s'., >..i,. .:'.. . tu tluiurc, varia- ll - ;
 The Jewish Messenger, Tn weIcon- ing the Cathedral of St. John the Di- vine. says: "We Israelites view gladly such evidence of denominationalp prog ress, and ardently trust that the new cathedrals enlarged capacity for use fulness will tend to human betterment"
 The attendance of women at the Scotch universities is steadil y increas ing. Glasgow and Edinburgh have each about 100 lady students; St. An drew's has 19; Aberdeen has II. In ad- dition there is a medical school in Edin- OuHShs cSpSSAihAAy AOT "OuAcn, WHICH has 43 students enrolled. These are on graduation entitled to degrees.
 The report at the eighth annual meeting of the Boys Brigade council showed a marked increase in the brig ade during the year. The number of companies has increased to 49O. These companies are connected with churches and Sunday schools of all denomina- tions. The officers have increased 3l7 in the year. The boys have increased o7Aa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20

ent propensity of human nat ure to humbug itself as long as possible
 There came a time, however, when their last vestige of confidence in the judgment of Jawbones was rudely overthrown. One day, while Ahab was repairing the kitchen chimney with fresh clay daubing, very nice looking young man drove up in a red painted buckboa behind a high stepping bay horse.
 Jaw bones was dozing at the corner of the cabin with one eye shut, having absolutely refused to haul a load of light wood for Ahab not over an hour before. But when he saw this nice young man JawE cS took to him at once. He rubbc,. his nose over the strangers shoulder, gave vent to a dia- bolical ''Whicker," and followed him right up to where Ahab stood grinning at the sight of such unusual amiability.
 ''Gre't king!" exclaimed Aunt Rinly from the doorway. II do b'lieve at Jawbones knows de man. I never seed him take ter anyone mo n dat before"
 This alone was enough to establish the nice young man in the good graces of Ahab and his wife. He began his business with them in a large, airy, convincing way, that thoroughly con verted the m to his views in less than half an hour. Then he produced a contr act which Ahab laboriously signed, after throwing acongratulatory wink through the window at Jaw bones, as if he might have said:
 You've put me on to a good thing this time, old fellow"
 When the nice young man left Jaw bones accompanied him to the road and seemed to refrain with difficulty from climbing into the buck board with his new acquaintance. He even watched the nice young man out of sight before he turned to the extra feed of corn which Ahab in his grati- tude now poured into the trough.
 Dat mule knows mon most fools yet" was his masters f1attering com ment. "Eft it hadn't been for him, now, mon like some other nigger would been de agent for de Light
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20

hull of the forgotten craft was sold to thrifty German junk dealer for s5, 900. Not until then did the English nation appreciate the fact that they were los ing valuable link in the records of the most splendid achievements of naval warfare the world ever knew. Such excitement resulted that the ad- miralty took the matter of repurchase into consideration, but was anticipated by a private English syndicate who have bought the old warship back again and will keep her hull as relic of public interest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
A Locomotive ExplOdes.

MAHANoY CTTY, Pa, March 2O.-The boiler af an engine standing on the siding of the Reading railroad in the central part of the town exploded, totally wrecking the engine and scalding Engineer Schuyler and Fireman Wells so bSdly that they cannot recover. Both men were blown into the air. The hot coals from the fire box were scattered in all directions, and, falling on several buildings in tAe viciniy, set fire to and destroyed them. Many buildings were badly shattered by the explosion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20

pitcher, the box of course having been done away with. This will cause an en- tire revision of the playing rules.
 If there is no pitchers box that DOT tion of the rules requiring base run ner to touch his base on a foul ball after the pitcher has taken his position in the box must be changed. A new rule for the putting of block ball into play must also be adopted, as at present the ball must be held by the pitcher in the box before it is in play.
 Then, too, there must be some rule made to preserve base running, or it will become extinct as a factor in the game.
 It can be seen from the diagram that a pitcher from his position can keep watch on first and third base all the time and is always in position to throw to them, while under the old rules he was compelled to turn half way around to throw to either first or third. The small square just back of the present box shows the proposed plate behind which the pitchers front foot must land. Before he delivers the ball he will be at least five feet back of this slab, so that it is easy to see how close ly he can guard first base.
 The putting of the pitcher back makes it next to impossible for him to field bunt. The abolition of the flat bat will not do away with the bunt. If the pitcher is to be moved back and free hitting thus encouraged the bunt should have been abolished.
 The committee on rules, thinks the Chicago Tribune, is inconsistent, to say the least. It encourages sacrifice hit ting and bunting, yet legislates with a view to securing free hitting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Where ,JefT Davis Sat.

The desk which Jefferson Davis used when he was member of the United States senate Is still in the senate cham> Der. Senator Cockrell, of Missouri, uses it now. It Is related that during the civil war some union soldiers, when the desk was pointed out to them, at tempted to demolish it with their bayo- nets. One of the attendants hastened to interfere, asking: "What are you doing?" Breaking up Jeff Davis desk," the soldiers answered, as they made another stab with their bayonets. Tt is not Jeff Davis desk" was the answer, ''it is the property of the gov ernlnent, and if you don't stop right away you will go to jail" Then the soldiers ceased; but to-day the ugly holes made by the bayoncts in the pol ished mahogany tell mute but elo- quent story of the passions of 1861.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
DIAMOND CHANGES.
The New Baseball Rules May Cause
 General Revolution.

The New Baseball Rules May Cause 8
 General Revolution.
 The committee on rules in the Nation al league completed it's labors with the following result:
 First-No enlargement of the infeld now in use
 Second-Removal of the pitcher from his present position to the center of the infield; abolish the pitchers box and substitute there for boundary plate covering a twelve-inch space, to which the pitcher will be confined.
 Third-Abolition of the flat bat
 Fourth-A lucid definition of balk ball
 Fifth-A simplification of the rules pertain ing to the actual playing of game - Sixth-The codifying of all rules relating to the duties. powers and responsibilities of um- pires.
 Seventh-A rule governing official scorers which provides that player who makes a sac ritce hit which advances a base-runner shall not be charged with a time at bat
 The most important of the changes is the moving back of the pitcher dis tance of over eight feet.
 The result of the change will be shown in the subjoined diagram.
 The small plate shown in the cut will be the only guide for the position of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
No Strike on the New England Road.

READING, Pa, March 20.-The report that the employees of the New England di- vision contemplated going on strike is denied by the Reading officials. During the past week the company sent 10 engines and crews to that division to assist in rais- ing the coal and freight blockade. Tn. men were sent from the main line division, and it is expected t:lat they will return there this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
DOWN ONE HUNDRED FEET.
Crowds of People Witness a Suicide Into
 the Susquehanna River.

Crowds of People Witness a Suicide Into
 the Susquehanna River.
 WILKEsBARRE, March 20.-A B. Schooley, a prominent resident of Ed wardsville, while in company with his brother yesterday, jumped from the North street bridge into the Susquehanna below, a distance of nearly 100 feet.
 The leap was made without . moments hesitation, and was witnessed by nearly 1000 people who were enjoying Sunday outing.
 The body foated down the river a quar- ter of a mile or more before it was recov- cred. The suicide was B years old, and leaves widow.
 himself in barn.
 It is claimed by those who knew Schooley that he lost heavily in the de funct bank of Rockafellow & Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Large Cotton Thread Factory Burned,

NORTH EAsToN Mass, March 2O.-The burning of of J. w. Morie & Co., g large brick cotton thread factory at this place early yesterday morning, throws about 75 hands out of employment and was the largest fire in the history of the town. When first seen the blaze was in or near the engine room. The loss on building and machinery is estimated at from $175, ,oOO to $2O0, ,OU0, only partially insured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
We Can Save You S1O

On an Overcoat or Ulster if you want to carry it over yourself. We will sell you a better Suit for $1O than youever boug for $15. We must unload these goods as our spring goods, which we bought last fall and made for the syndicate in the winter, are now ready for shipment.
 Everything at a bargain.
 Girls and boys Caps 1oc, for merly sold for soc, 75c, $1.
 Mems and boys light spring Windsors, silk lined, worth 75c, now 25c.
 We have anything you want and you can save money by buying of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Shot His Rival in the Face,

FULToNvILLE, N. Y., March 20.-Daniel Fitzgerald and Charles Gates fought about woman to whom they were both paying attention, and Fitzgerald shot Gates i'll the face with shot gun, inhicting serious wound. Fitzgerald escaped, it is supposed, by an Last bound New York Central freight train. Montgomery county officers are in pursuit of him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Smallpox on the Aurania.

NEW YORK, March. 20-The steamer Au- rania, just arrived at this port, reported that Carl Glad, aged 27, native of Fin land, steeiage passenger, was taken il. March Is of smallpox and was immediately isolated in ships hospital. On arriving at Quarantine the patient was transferred to the reception hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
The Big Shaft shipped to Chicago.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, March 20.--Thc largest shaft ever forged in America has been sent from the Bethlehem Iron Works to the Chicago exposition. It weighs 89,32C pounds and will be the axle of the perpen- dicular rdy-gurly, 264 feet high, in vented by Pittsburg engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
THE FOUDROYANT.
dmiraI Nelson's Flagship Rescued from
 n Junk Dealer.

AuLHIrAI NeI5Oh'S FIAEShIp RescNed from
 Junk Dealer.
 This famous relic of Englands naval hero has met with many vicissitudes of time and change since Nelson trod her decks with conscious pride and sad of her: 'I love her as father loves his darling child" To complete the chain of neglect and ignomlny which was forged by an ungrateful posterity, the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
smith Challenges Corbett.

P11T BURG, March 20.-On the arrival of ,T;- J. Corbett in this city to-day he was inr, ;.y' |; challenge form Michael Connolly one Of the packers of "Dcnver" Smith, foi i i..., to t;,c r...s for $10, 0,010 side an, the largest I'i.iae prGuiir.tble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
M. BURN S -

Licensed disinfecting officer for cleaning and disinfectng vaults and cssspOOls, DiulufeetRnt soc per qt. r- H.%AasaaQaea 70 aAEaasla etrset,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Change of Residence,

Dr. Gillrhas moved from Humph- rey's block to Ralph Smiths new brick flats, rear of 36 Meadow St. Driveway of Meadow 5t, and plank walk from suushiMain St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20

J6EHs:1oys:;, :;,.S. Y, March 2o.-Willia,r Slade, a f..:tAe', living at Eenn, t. Corners, in aLfc.;:pSing to holl h:s !oun horse froiii Tlll.,S out-of a blia;:.,s,n ,nitu- shop, WAS i tel ,ts,.linst post a Il ;&iisl He was ij yeirs old and weil known thrOngEN,it E.!ton county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Remember

Two buyers purchase every dol lars worth of goods consumed by all these store, thereby being the largest buyers of goods we carry i1 the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Me Are Surprised

At the immense amount of busi- ness we have done since we opened, when we consider that there has been nearly 20 closing out sales here already, we rejoice that people so quickly note the ring of genuineness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20

1 sanderson Bros 6 Go, Waterbury. 3 A. L. Foster & Go, Hartford.
 8 Besse, Carpenter & Go, Springfield, Mass.
 Besse 6 Bryant, Worcester, Mass
 5 Foster, Besse & Go, Bridgeport.
 6 Besse, Besse & Go, New Haven.
 2 Besse, Mills & Go, Holyoke, Mass 8 Bryant, Besse 6. Co, Norwalk.
 g J. J. Foster &c Go, Pittsfeld, Mass. } 10 F. E. Mourse & Go, Middletown. Il O. White & Go, Clinton, Mass. 12 Stevenson & Go, Meriden. 18 J. P. Stevenson & Co, Wallingford. IA Besse, Baker & Go, BrocktSn, Mass. 10 eBesse, Middlebrook Sc Go, Provi- dence, R. I.
 16 Brigham, Eaten & Co, Westfeld, Mass.
 F F. H. AlIis & Go, New Britain. IS A. M. Dodge, Westerly, R.. T. 19 F. A. Wells & Go, Norwich. 20 Abbe, Lyon & Go, Fitchbu1g, Mass. 21 Starkee, Wellman & Go, Brattle boro, Vt.
 22 Allis & Redshaw, Birmingham 2s Clements & Go, saccarsppa, Me. 24 F. E. Hartwel &5 Go, Danbury. .25 Temple & Go, Torrington. 26 W. B. Carr & Go, Willimantic. 27 Foster, Higgins & Porter, Provi- R. I.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Ashton & Clarity,

Plumbers, Steam and Gas Filters. Tin Roofing, .R0ts Water floating a'ppeCialty.
 nes nANH DTRHux.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
We Own

Our goods for less than any con- cern doing business and as we will fully demonstrate in the future, we sell them cheaper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-20
Things Are Seldom What They Seem. SanderSon Bros
 AND CO

Seem to be a new concern and they are, for Waterbury, but nearly every one is acquainted with some of our stores, which are '''pretty thickly scattered throughout New England.