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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
HAD0 ON THE HAIR.



The disastrous Elects of Using Natural
When natural gas from a partial
fuel came to be used for cooking and
heating solely, and in great degree for
illuminating purposes in Pittsburgh,
the hair Ct PittsburThcrs began to fall
out in most alarming fashion.
Women were victims more than men
"a result doubtless caused by the fact
that houses are usually warmer than
Offices and men less confined by their
business than women, through their So
cial and domestic duties.
The seeds of the complaint, accord
ing to the Chicago Journal, We're sowed
deeply the first year that gas was intro
duccd into houses for domestic pur-
poses. That was before the days of
meters and the fifteen cents per thou
sand rate. Gas was given away almost
then in yearly contracts. People who
had been cold all their lives on hard
coal at eight dollars ton began to
warm up and the torrid zone prevailed
everywhere.
The Philadelphia company was amply
revcngcd for the wasting of its gas by
the way the furniture warped and by
the shedding of their patrons hair
The ladies discovered the now com
plant first When they pattcd their
bangs, u!t"r the fashion of gentle
wonanl,,lh. n mesh of hair would come
away III th..ir fingers, and if they only
crooked t:l>>ir hands Overwhelmingly
toward an crriny husbands locks, all
the hairs taat were unsafe in their foun-
dation in his head would drop uhjSctly
to the floor,
Society, OF course, has dclrGrl its du-
cheese lace handllcrchicfs with bitter
tears over the remnants Ct Il passing
( glory. The poodle and its mistress have
mingled their hairs in mutual sorrow,
and gravcfaccG iron manufacturers
| have como together to determine how
the mutahility of boards might be pre-
! vented. The grief of Samson for his
shOrn head would be but Il drop in the
| bucket of tears shed over the stcalthy
denudinG of their polls by the inhabi
tants of Pittsburgh.
Barbcrs and hairdresscrs are cndcav
oring to come to the rescue They make
| green lotions for arrcstinG the Clis2p
| pearancc of the mustachc, and pink 10
tions for coaxing the boards not to de
sert the face to which it primarily be
| lonScu- mere are Dang cOncpctlOns
| and back hair washes, but individual
and collectively they all fail in thcil
| work of reform.
Those who can afford it arc spending
all the summer, and as much Of The
winter as business permits, far from the
haunts Of the encr2y; while the larger
majority of the citizens try to take com
fort in the fact that each mans hirsuts
losses can be matched by his neighbol
six to half n dozen.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07

cate subject, as If she hadr frequently
discussed it with me. ] don't under
stand it. A lady might possibly make
her spiritual adviser the confidant of
such troubles, but does she also pour
them into the sympathetic ear of her
lawyer? If such be the general custom,
then the fates preserve me from te.Ah .'.~
ing that most unhappy of all lnckless
mortals, some fair lady's confidential
legal adviser'" -
AT this point in his reflections the
door-bcI rang, and gay murmur OF
ladies' voices was heard in the hall.
Mrs. Maynard started up with a little
gesture of annoyance, and North, per-
ceiving his opportunity, rose at once to
take leave of her.
81 fear that am encroaching on your
time, Mrs. Maynard" he SAID. 81 had
no idea that was staying so long"
Alas for North's veracityl He had never
before endured q period of time that
seemed so interminable.
ut is really provoking, Mr.. North, ~
said Mrs. Maynard, latter you have
taken the trouble to call at this hour,
that we should have so little time to
talk
''Oh, it was no trouble at all, Mrs.
Maynard" protested North with an air
of light gallantry, Il esteem it great
honor and privilege to see you even for
this brief time"
He imagined that this hippant speech
would be accepted with the same light
ness with which it was uttered. In.
stead of this he perceived that as he
spoke shadow of displeasure clouded
Mrs. Maynard's face and something
like disdain curved the proud lips. Only
for an instant; she recovered herself
quickly and rejoined with a gay little
laugh:
"Ah, you wretched flatterer! How
often have you made that pretty speech:
Good-by! No, wait! l had almost for
gotten; 1 have found that missing let
ter of which told you once. You know
you urged me yesterday to renew my
search for it, as it might prove to be o:
some value as evidence. Don't stop tx
| read it now, but examine it at you
leisure and then tell me the result O.
your deliberations. All, Mrs. Hunting
don-pray excuse me, Mr.. North!-I an
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
THE HARRIS CASE HEARING.
Postponed Until Next Monday by Mutual


NEW York, Feb. THE argument for
new trial for Carlyle w. Harris, set
down for yesterday before Recorder
Smyth in the. Court of General Sessions,
was, by the mutual consent of Mr.. Moss,
of Howe & Hummel office, and Assistant
District Attorney Wellman, postponed
until Monday next.
Several utiidavits which Mr.. Howe is
anxious to submit are not yet ready.
Harris was not brought down from the
Tombs.
\ special despatch from Philadelphia
gives an interview had with Mrs. Andrew
Mckinstry, who resides at No. 5000
Hamilton street, that city, in which she
admits that she knew Helen Potts before
she became the wife of Carlyle Harris,
and that she WIS addicted to the NOR
phine habit. When pressed said
she knew it from hcarsay only. but that
she placed cr;.lcnce i'll the statement.
Mrs Mckjnstry also declared that she
knew that Helen Potts had time and
again threatened to do herself bodily
harm, and that she had to be restrained.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
JUDGE JACKSON INTERVIEWED. =
He Says He Was Not Consulted Before the
Nomination.

CINCINNATI, Feb. Judge Howell E.
jackson, recently nominated by Presi-
dent Harrison to the Office Of Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States is here in connection with
his duties as circuit judge. He was
warmly congratulated by members Of the
bar with whom he has always been a
favorite.
Speaking of his recent appointment he
said: 81 have had no communication with
the President relative to my appoint
ment either before or since I was in
formed of it. A few days before the ap-
pointment was made, had letter from
one of the present justices, saying he
hoped the President might see his way
clear to appoint me to the vacant post.
About the same time I had a letter from
I q prominent lawyer of Detroit expressing
the same hope.
II was not consulted and, as far as
know, the President did not consult with
any one relative to the matter.
II have no idea who will be my sue
cessor, but would like to say word
about an item saw in q morning paper.
1t said was appointed that Harrison
| might appoint his old law partner, Gen.
Miller, to the place l vacated. Now, as a
| matter of fact, such thing is impossible,
| even had the President desired it. My
successor must come from my own dis
trict. Gen. Miller is of the seventh dis
trict, and is not eligible"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
THE WAvERLEY OAKS.

Ancient Trees of Wondrous Beauty in the
State of Massachusetts.
The great oaks at Waverley, Mass,
are survivals of anoalx forest that must
have existed in that regiou, according
to the biologists and students of trees,
as far back as the tenth century. They
bear every evidence of great age, and
an elm tree in the neighborhood, now
almost dismantled. with its great limbs
lying on the ground and nearly all OF
its branches decayed, is the most veneer
able object in the line of trees that can
probably be displayed in any part Of
New England. 1t is well worth a visit
to Waverley just to see this venerable
elm. 1t is immense in the size of its
trunk, and its dignity in decay is very
impressive. The dozen oak trees in the
neighborhood are of the sort that at
tain very great age, and that main
tain their virility unimpaired. We
know of only one other oak tree in
New England, says the Boston Herald,
that can be compared with than. That
is located in Ipswich, and is larger and
more venerable, apparently, than any
of the Waverley oaks, and that and the
Waverley oaks, we are glad to know,
Aeh'O OSSh AllSPSSUCIl ny Viz oGdCO pal n
commissioners and are likely to be pre-.
served. 1t is worth ones while to see
and study these majestic oaks. They
| are seen to great advantage in the win
ter, when their rugged limbs are bare
and their immense strength is revealed
| and in summer, when they are covered
with foliage, they are AFFECTS of won
derful beauty. The state of Massachu
IL
trees and make them public property
They are the glory of the state, and al
most as much an object of interest as
the old state house, or the venerable
structure called the Old South Meeting
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
A BIG sTRIKs THREATENED.
Railroad Traffic in Chicago Reported to
be on the Verge of IA Tie-Up.


Railroad Traffic in Chicago Reported to
be on the Verge of IA Tie-UP.
CHICAGO, Feb. 7.-On authority from
several reliable sources, it seems more
than probable that within 10 days a
herculean attempt will be made to tie up
every car and locomotive in the city, and
pnral .fze the traffic on many thousands OF
miles OF tracks.
So apprehensive have the officials of
one of the Eastern trunk lines become
that, it is reliably reported, they are re-
fusing to receive eastbound sht and
traffic from Western lines.
Starting with the unorganized switch
men, the disuffection has spread until, it
is claimed, the various branches of unor-
ganized employees will unite in one of the
most determined strikes ever known in
railroad annals.
The switchmen have decided to demand
an advance of five cents an hour from
their present pay, and to strike if they do
not get it. This important action was
taken ut a meeting of committees, repre-
SCnting the p railroad yards in this city.
The new scale demands so and 30 cents an
hour, respectively, for day help, and from
35 to 40 cents an hour for helpers and
foremcn working at night.
The demand will be made upon sew
eral roads centrlng mere as soon as peCl-
tions can be circulated among the men in
the respective yards and majority of
the signatures obtained.
The peculiar feature of the movement
is that the regular organizations of the
switchmen are entirely ignored in the
new move, and that it is a general move
ment on the part of the men irrespective
| of the heads of the old organizations.
kilograms from points along the line
of the Pennsylvania railroad indicate that
| the company expects trouble at an early
| date over the question of wages, as they
| have refused perishable freight at many
| points destined to Chicago, and the Pitts
burg, Fort Waye Sc Chicago railway Off
Gals here have declined to receive such
freight, on the ground that they expect
trouble on the road with the engineers.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
, delighted to sec you! No, the library,

so delighted to sec you! No, the library,
dear; this way, please"
And Mrs Maynard had vanished,
leaving North standing at the drawing
room door with the letter that she had
given him still in his hand. He was
looking ct it with almost as much dis
may as if it had been q package of dyna-
mite. Finally, in mechanical way, as
if he were acting moro from the pressure
Of circumstances than from any clear
purpose in his own mind, he put the
envelope into his pocket and made his
escape somewhat precipitately from the
house,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07

liCvcd in her with his whole heart, and
had been tritlcd witl-drccivcd There
was no danger that his heart would
ever be captured again.
Still Mrs. Maynard interested him
under the circumstances, and he there
fore subjected her to his unobtrusivc
but critical observation.
Their eyes mot directly for an instant
after their first SalutatiOns, and during
that instant North fancicd that he
could perceive q swift and subtitle
change como over her. lie could not
have defined the change any more than
he could have accounted for it. lie only
know that n sudden little shadow fitted
over her face, sudden little chill came
into her manner, n curious mtnglihg OF
surprise, annoyance and pcrplcXity took
the place of the frank cordiality with
which she at first greeted him. She
seemed to lose her self-pOsscssion for o
moment, and her first words, though
evidently intended to be light and care
less, were spoken with q nervous rap
idity that quite betrayed her.
GLOW very kind in you, Mr.. North, tc
be SO punctuall'' sho exclaimed, rs she
sank gracefully into q low easy-chaiI
and waved him back to his scat. 81
really have not moment this after
noon that l can call my own, but
thought l must sec you If only to say
two words. Tho ladies' guild, of which
am so unfortunate rs to be president
is to meet with me for special session
of closed doors, and already several OF
the members have arrived, so you SEQ
ShaL have just Aye minutes to devote to
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
A Lads Troubles Lead to Suicide.

NEWARK, Feb. 7.-Henry S, Fisher, II
years old, was found dead in bed last
evening, having taken Paris green Mt
Mrs. Bounce's boarding house. Fisher
told her thac his father, Moritz Fisher,
would not allow him to live home unless
he was working, and when he did work
his father took all his wages from him.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
Tho Story Denounced ms False.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. THE story tele-
graphed from Chicago giving the details
of a sensational elopement in which were
involved two members of very we'll
known and highly respected family of
West Haven-the Ward family-is de-
nounced here as false and without tho
slightest foundation in fact.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
MRS. WHlTNEY'S FUNERAL.
impressive Services This Morning Mt S:
Bnrtholomcw's Church.

NEW YORK, Feb, THE funeral of
Mrs. William G. Whitney was held at St.
Bartholomew's Church this morning at
10 o'clock. Rev. David II. Greer Off
ciated.
An impressive feature of the music was
the singing of the anthem, "Crossing the
Bar" written by DR.. Bridge for the obsc-
quics Of Lord Tcnnyson at Westminster
Abbey.
The pail bearers were Grover Clcve-
land, Cornelius Vanderbilt, George Pea
body Wctmore, E. Randolph Robinson,
Hamilton Mex. Twombly, George II.
Bend, George G. Ravens, Thomas f.
Cushing. Buchanan Winthrop and Ed
ward A. Wickcs-
The interment was at Woodlawn.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07

WASHINGTON, d. c. Feb. 7.-For Now Eng
land: Rain, followed by fair, rising Temporal
turc, southcrly winds.
For Eastern Now York, Eastern Penn
sylvanm, New jersey. Delaware and Marry
lnnl: Threatening weather with SNOW, prDu-
ably turning to rain, colder, winds shifting
TO westerly,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
Philadelphia Organizes n slu1ns Army

Minister'S conference has resolved to
invite the cooperation Of all religious de-
nominations and of the central bodies of
organized workmen to arrange IL plan on
which the majority of earnest people
could unite for aggressive work among
Ehe SlumS.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07

It has been found that bicycists who
ride to excess are afflicted with a
catarrhal laryngitis. Mouth breathing
and the rapidity and pressure with
which large quantities of air are forced
into the larynx are said to be the cause
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
LILO and Death.

Life and Death.
What's for the babe?
Why, mothers eyes,
Twin patches Of those summer skies
That beamed on him in Paradise. ts
What's for the child2 - -
With fays to skip,
To taste the honeysuckles' lip i
The butterhy's companionship
What's for the boyI : 20
The haunted void,
The squirrels nest in leafy hold,
The rainbow's tabled pot Of gold :. IT,.
What's for the YOUTH
To dream Of fame,
In shifting sand to write his name,
With signs to fan passions fame ~,
What's for tho mani
Courage to bear
The load Of wisdom and OF care,
And some true heart Its weight to share
And what's for age?
Pains prison bars,
Comfort that every trifle mars,
Dimness and fear-and then the starsi
George Horton, in Harper's Weekly
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
MI, BURNS

Licensed disinfecting officer for
cleaning and disinfecting vaults and
cesspools. Disinfectant soc per ct.
B.-Residencs AZ sHrsaSld Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
JOSEPH A, JACKSON, ARCHITECT,

Lilley's Block. Waterbury, Conn,
And 27 West I25ta ST, New York
Plans and Superb te ndence for all classes of
buildings.
SMany years.successful experience enables:me
to'secure for clients the best results with the
east expenditure.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
NEW YORK MARKETS.
NEW York. Feb. 8.-Money on call was easy
and per cent.
BONDS-CLosING PRICES.
q, S. Is. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1893
II & A. G. 1l33-A
GRAIN MARX EFT.

GRAIN MARKET.
wheat-No. red winter; 20 3-S: March 80 Ia
May 81 5-S.
Corn-NL. 2. mixed 81 Ia: March % "a: May
SO "a.
90 3-S. "a
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-02-07
A Little Comedy Of Errors
lAPTER III.
By S. s. MORTON.

known unto these, and to myself disguiscdl
III say rs they say,-and persevere so.
And in this mist at all adventures gol
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-21
INTERNAL TAXES.

There is such contrariety OF opinion In
rerard TO the collection OF revenue by
internal taxation as may seriously embar-
rass legislation at this session OF congress
unless the democrats can get together"
upon some plan OF action.
Mr.. Cleveland's suggestion OF an expe-
dent for increasing the revenues OF the
government by imposing a tax, tempo
rarily, on corporations does not seem to
meet with general favor. and there is a
good deal OF opposition inside al well as
outside OF the democratic party to tax
ing incomes
The blu introduced In the house on
Tuesday provides for the levying Of a tax
on incomes Of over 5000 annually. suf-
aclent to meet the amount required for
payment OF pensions. II such a bill were
enacted into law, and the tax which Il
provides for rlgidly enforced, any deficit
in the revenues which might result from
reductions in the customs duties would
easily be made Up, but 1t is probably
too early to predict what action congress
may take in regard to such n tax. A poll
of congress taken some time ago showed
that a majority OF all the democratic
members favored taxing Incomes, but
there seems to be no hurry about intro
duoing such tax measure, although Il
is well recognized fact that there can be
no considerable tariff reduction without
some means OF increasing the volume of
internal revenue
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-21
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
HAWAIIAN MATTER DIsPosED or
BY REFERENCE.
General wheeler Introduces DiIi TO
Admit Oklahoma TO 9 atohnod Con-
ertssman Hutebeson Msbos
Notable Speech.

washington. December 2O--The Hawaiian
/ question was disposed OF Tor the present
m the senate today, when, after the Hour
argument, the message and accompa ny-
| Ing documents were referred to the COM
mittee on foreign relations. later In the
day by a resolution offered BY sir. Nor
gan. chairman OF the committee on for
eign relations that the committee be
directed to inquire and report whether
and II so, what Irregularities occurred In
the diplomatic or other intercourse be-
tween the United States and Hawaii In
relation to the recent revolution in those
Islands.
a resolution for Joint committee OF
three senator's and three members TO
examine and report to congress upon the
Maritime Canal company OF Nicaragua,
Win authority to visit Nicaragua, was
agreed to.
The SENATE concurred in the house reso-
Luton for holiday recess from tomorrow
Mr.. Hoar preaented an unique petition
on the subject of good roads, The petition
which he, said was signed by 100000 oiu-
zens Of the United States for the estab-
lishment OF department OF roads as a
department Of executive administration In
the National government was wound on
two immeuse rolls supported by wooden
and iron frames ten feet high. Ii required
the Efforts of several employees to wheel
NsAN itAAANti1E NNAlAl"A AAANp Alt heAhlt
chamber.
The petition. was referred to the commit
tee on Inter State commerce
Mr. CoclSrell of Missouri introduced bin
TO secure aerial navigation, addinE II
thot could be secured " would dlspense
with the necessity OF so many good roads
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr.
Frye 0icp) of Maine. calling on the sec.
rotary OF state for Information whether
perlnissi9n hud been granted any foreign
cahle telegraph company to land its line
yr tfls cuasr Of ihs United states since
March !, 1898, and whether such permits
sion had been refused such company prior
To that date, wls agreed to.
Mr.. Hoar in ar address on the Hn.
waan question, reviewed the events In
Hawaii up 70 the Inauguration OF CleYe-
land, and said
The question OF the legality Of the
as to Blounts appointment.
he thought. was a question which Il was
the duty Of the senate 70 dcol with The
president, when he undertook to decide
that question ana Withhold from the peo-
pic Of the United States what he was do
ing until " was settled one way or the
other seemed 70 have supposed that he
WIS the United States OF America, and
for him"
Several minor bills were passed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-21
nLoopY BRIpLn pNcKpowN.


Governor Waite Of Colorado has con-
cluded not to call that extra session OF the
State Legislature
It Is probably not 90 much n case Of
yielding to public sentiment as Of rec
ognizlng the logic Of executive impotency.
Governor Yates visionary financial
scheme was about as ridiculous as any
thing could be, but his heart was rot on
It. and he would most probably have car
rled Il out II Il had been in his power to
do so. Fortunately for Colorado, the ex-
ecutve Is without any law making pow
err ana his scneme OF manufacturing sill
yer money with the aid OF Mexico. which
should be legal tender In Colorado and
the sister Republic only, could mol be car
ried out without legislative action 10 put II
into effect. The governor evidently dis
covered that his scheme would not have
legislative approval, and that II he should
call the legislature to meet In special ses-
sion the only result would be an early adj
journment without any favorable action
on anything the governor might recon-
mend. II was for this reason. perhaps,
rather than any proper respect for lntell-
gent public opinion that the governor re-
considered and abandoned his purpose to
call special session. II the populists OF
Colorado had secured control OF the law
making branch Of the government as well
as Of tho executive, there Is no knowing to
what ridiculous and oxtravagant exteuts
they might have gone under tho leader
ship " the Wild ana woody wader in
"bload 10 the bride"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-21
Criminal Appeals.

court OF Criminal ApDaols-I ". Hurt.
W" i, Davidson and %. j. Slnkins
JuuseS; Il. l.. Horny. assistant attorney
general q. =, Smith, clerk. sitting al
yer Texas December 2o.-The follow
Of criminal appeals today.
Arhrme4-RJb Sigh VS.. State. from
houston Joseph Goodson VS.. State. from
Leon, ,gqlsln Johnson VS.. State. from
t..a l;i Mccain VS.. State, from Par
on en- M 4aas corpus, Alice Hal VS.. STATE,
Notions t9r Rehearins Overruod-ste-
ttrn NaltlslN y3. state from BELL. I,I
lo"eil W. state, from Hunt, John John
5 ,'H VI. state, from Henderson; Charley
ON, ii'1oa vs., state from BosQue; Lo-
'IIs NeeFeS us. state from Jones'
reversed aud Bemanlei-John NIi-cheu
aiits5-JteA smith, from Fails. john Wood
vs. state, from Henderson; T. w Fields
SIS. state, from shelby.