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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19

nearly every one of the removals was accompanied by bitter contest, where as the contest over the proposed move in Missouri is the first one of the sort re- corded in the history of the state.
 Tho history of the seat of government in Iowa is varied one. That part of Uncle Sam's farm now capitaled by Des Moines belonged to Spain in the earliest days of white domination in America, then to France, then to Indi- ana, Michigan and Wisconsin in turn. It was not till 1884 that the United States government acquired title from the Indians to the lands of what is now Iowa During the years it was consider ed part of Indiana it received scant notice from the lawmakers, but the Michigan territorial council organized all the region north of Missouri and west of the Mississippi into the county of Des Moines and the township of Julian, with q courthouse at Dubuque In lS36 Michigan became @ state, and Iowa, made part of the new territory of Wis consin, was divided into two counties, Dubuque and Des Moines. When at last in 1888 it was admitted as territory, the capital was located at Burlington and remained there for two years In 1S40 transfer was made to Iowa City, but in 1857 the legislature named a new site near the junction of the Rac- coon and Des Moines rivers-the loca- tion. in fact, of the present capital, Des Moines Ten years before that an effort had been made to remove to Monroe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
THE GIRL WITH THE GRIP.
"sDcr Drummer" Is No Longer of the Ma
 Persuasion Exclusively.

'sDcr Drummer" Is No Longer of the Male
 Persuasion Exclusively.
 The new woman is making Il decided hit as a drummer. Sho has only been on the road two or three years, but she is earning a good living and turning in about as many orders as her more experienced male rival It is said that St Louis alone furnishes 25 of the small army of women drummers at pres ent travelling from town to town solicit ing orders throughout the United States Two of these young women are Misses Jennie and Katie Snodgrass. who travel for vinegar firm and are facetiously referred to as ''the sour girls" They have been on the road about two years Lnd have been so very successful that they intend to continue in the business until they die-or get married.
 ''The woman drummers are success ful, as a rule, Miss Jennie said recent ly. "As yet they are a decided novelty, and this fact may account for much of the favor with which they have been re- ceived, but l think they have come to stay and that they will soon be as plen-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19

EXECUTIVE MANSION AT JEFFERSON CITY. eral assembly, and its first sessions were held i'll private house. For eight years the general assembly met annually in St. Louis, but ill 1920, when Missouri was made a state, it was decided to re- move the capital to St Charles, where 1t should remain until 1926, after which it was to be transferred to Jeffer- son City. The idea ill locating at the latter place was to get as near the geo. graphical center of the state as possible, matter of much more importance III prerailroad days than now. The actual geographical center is at Centertown, Cole county, but as it was extremely desirable that the seat of government should be on the river Jefferson City was chosen.
 The money for the erection of the state buildings was raised by the sale of four sections of land, about 2, 56O acres, donated for the purpose by the United States government. But two families resided there when the first sale took place, but the fact that she place was to be made the seat of the state govern ment cansed lots to sell well, and the proceeds from the sales between 1890 and 1926 were sufficient to furnish | money for the construction of the first statehouse at a cost of $25, 000 It was | 0 rectangular brick building, very bald and severe in style, and was burned, to- gether with many valuable records, state bonds, the state library, etc, in 1887. It was in that building that the Missouri legislature for six consecutive terms elected Thomas H. Benton to the | United States senate.
 The present capitol was begun in 1888 and first occupied in 1S40. The central portion only was built at that time, the wings being added in 1887. The total cost is stated to have been in the neighborhood of $500, GOO. The present executive mansion was built in l 1S7O-2, during the administration of the late Governor B. Gratz Brown, its first occupant. The only other state build ing to be affected by removal is the su- 1 preme court house, not an expensive or 1 imposing structure, finished in 1881. Though it might not be stretching the 1 point greatly, in case the people indorse the legislature's action, to speak of Mis- souri's capital as a migratory institu- | tion, still it has been stable compared with the capitals of some of the states. That of Kansas, for instance, has been removed six times. the state government has been located In aeysn cities end
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19

ent, bunting the senses and stealing over the better impulses for progress like n ruinous drug. You say on your arrival, "I will go at once and get my luggage from the wharf '" If by even- ing it has not come, you ask at the of- flee and let it go at that. By and by you say, Well, I'm going homo in a couple of weeks, and I'll let it remain there at the dock, so that it will be handy"
 The Nassau hog is trifle more mea- ger than that of Florida. You can read long primer type through Florida hog, bat hero you may read nonparoil through this one. In fact, think that he rather maguiiies the letters a trifie. Some use the Nassau hog in cases of weak vision.
 We have just visited the phosphores- cent lake. It was a very dark night, and every ripple sent forth brilliant blue flame. Our boat disturbed thousands of fish, each ono leaving a track like a rocket as he got away from our boat I carried . cane and stirred up a phos- phorescent display that would enable one to read the Nassau Guardian through in three minutes. think that this lake is the most remarkable thing about Mas sau.
 We had a swimmer-a native accom- panying the boat-and theswhole body was outlined in fire. I never saw any thing like it in my life Stirred by a wild burst of generosity, I opened my heart and gave her a large English cop per as we bade her goodby.
 This is no joke. She was a cute little darky girl who swan like a porpoise and cut up in the water like everything. I asked her what she would take to come to America and net in my house. hold as French maid. She said that she did not care to go to America, where people did nothing but follow industrial pursuits.
 The colored people of Nassau are di- vided into CD males, who do nothing, and (2l females, who see that future gen. erations shall grow up to take the busi- ness of their hands.
 With them indolence is an inheritance and industry nightmare. Tomorrow is their day for doing everything, and the tomorrow they refer to has never yet been foaled.
 The thermometer yesterday was down to 54, which is the coldest for 80 years, and some of the colored people had to put on an extra potato sack to keep warm. None of them wears shoes, with rare exceptions, and saw a middle aged person selling tomatoes one day who
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
------------=-------------- HE WAS RESTRAINED.
In the Firm Belief That He Was an Idiot
 He Asked Not to Stny

In the Firm Belief That He Was an Idiot
 He Asked Not to Stay.
 Tho policeman was standing dreamiiy on the dock looking out over the silent ly moving river when man, evidently from the rural districts, came up to him excitedly.
 "Say, Mir. Officer, "he exclaimed, ''is the water there deep enough to drown c man of my size?"
 Well, should smile," grinned the officer.
 "Jou s'pose I'd drown if I'd jump in- to it?'
 Likely enough. if I didn't fish you out"
 "You wouldn't do that if I didn't want you to, would you?" he asked in Q hurt tone.
 "I'm afraid I'd have to-
 "All the good it would do me. then, would be a wetting and a suit of store clothes all drawed out of shape?"
 ''That's about it
 "I guess I might as well hadn't, then," he said resignedly.
 "Just as well, guess, coincided tho officer.
 But Iwouldn' t be responsible, said the man, looking wild again.
 ''Of course you would be-, :" replied the officer
 ''I guess not
 "Why?'
 "Idiots ain't responsible. aro they?"
 'No But you aro no idiot"
 "Ain't I? Well. guess you don't know me.
 "You don't talk like one"
 And I don't look like one, hope" ho said moro rationally, but snoozor np town hero took mo for ono awhile ago, and ho didn't miss it n millionth part of an inch.
 What do you mean?'
 ''Just what 1 say. 1 como to town this morning from up tho country with $27 in my pocket. I got to talking with feller ill the depot, and after a bit he asked me over and paid for the drinks. Then he walked me down town, and in front of a big store, with a bank in front of it, he stopped, and said he had bill to pay in there, and would loan him a few dollars on his check, and then we could go to the bank over the way and git 1t cashed. Tho check was for $50, and ho said ho thought tho bill was $25, but if it was all the same he would tako the $21 that I told him had and would como right back if would wait outside So took his check and waited, keeping my eyes on tho bank all the timo liko as if it would git away. Well, 1 waited around there till l thought they'd sic the dogs on me, and he didn't come, and then went over to the bank. They looked at the check and-well, you know the rest. If ain't jack idiot what am I? Now git out of the way and let me jump in there. There was enough durn fools ill the world before got the habit, and I guess I won't be missed. Git out of the way" and he began swinging his arms. but tho officer re- strained him and finally got him headed up street and watched him until he dis appeared. Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
SHALL IT BE MOYED9
MEANING THE CAPITAL OF THE
 GREAT STATE OF MISSOURI.

The Voters VIII Decide In 1896 Whether
 They Prefer Laws to Be Made In Jeffer-
 son City or Sedalia-CapitaI Removals
 In Other States.
 The stato of Missouri is ill state of excitement and has been so ever since the passage of the resolution, short time ago, providing for the removal of the capital from Jefferson City to Seda- lia. It is true that the excitement is very mild i'll some parts of the state, not. ably the big cities of St. Louis and Kansas City, but the feeling is intense enough in other sections of the common. wealth, particularly Jefferson City and Sedalia, to make up a fair average of excitement all over the state.
 At the present time the emotional turmoil raised by the action of the legis- lature is in condition of partial sub.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
The Latest Bonnets.

The most recent styles for evening and afternoon occasions are all black bonnets made with fiat crowns or shapes of net closely spangled and trimmed with rosettes of net or mousseline de soie beaded on the edge. and gauzy wings of wired mousseline. with span gles. Where flowers are used they are made in the form of rosettes.
 Artificial flowers in millinery include violets and primroses and large silk peonies, but roses occupy the prominent place. Foliage without flowers is a garniture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
The Ice Queen.

With apologies to Tennyson.l If you're walk z, call me early-call me early, mother, dear. Tomorrown be the coldest day of all the bliZ- gard year, Of all the blizzard year, mother, the coldest. sure as fate. And am agoing to skate, mother; am agoing to skate. Last winter there were lots of flowers, of roses rare and red. Beneath the peach tree on the hill they twined chem round my head. And the white pond lilies blossomed fair at early morn and late, But now I am going to skate, mother; now am going to skate. But say to Robin kind word and tell him not to sigh, For he won't have rheumatism he ever strikes July. But the south has changed her climate, and the snowdrift blocks the gate, And now I am going to skate, mother; now am going to skate. So, if you're waking, call me early-call me early. mother, dear. Tomorrow'm be the coldest day of all the freez- ing year, Of all the freezing year, mother, the coldest in the state, And I am agoinG to skate, mother; I am aeoins
 -Atla1ka Co,,Stikutiss,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
His Reward.

A member of the house who was de- feated for a renomination explained to a number of his associates what had caused his downfall. He said one town in his district had 20 voters, and there were 13 persons in the town who want ed him to appoint them to a $50 place in ono of the departments in Washing ton. This one place was all he could get for the town. He gave it to one of the 18, and the remaining dozen turned loose on him in the primaries This ratio held good in other parts of the dis trict and when the convention was called to nominate candidate the only friends he had were those whom he had appointed, md as they were in Wash tnRton hia enemies carried the dAy. =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
BILL ME IN NASSAU.
HE EATS GREEN cocoANuTs AND PLAYS WITH THE NASSAU DOG.

Some Striking Characteristics of This Am
 imaI, Who DweIIs In Close Proximity to
 the Nassau HoG-The Natives Shown Up
 In Their True Light.
 Copyright, 1895, by Edgar W. Nyel
 As these lines arc being penned tho good ship Cienfuegos is going to pieces on the rocks, and the mullet, the angel fish. the yellow tailed snapper, the cow fish, the spikefish, the jewish, the shark, the smelt, the mackerel, the skate, the founder and the eel are sailing up and down the gilded saloon and criticis. ing the architecture of the ship.
 A colored islander dived for our mail and rescued it, one bag at a time For this he received S1oO, or about $5 per bag. One hundred dollars on Harbor is- land will maintain him in affiuence for 100 years.
 There is no COW on Harbor island, and goats milk has to suffice. We were taken by the rescuing schooner Good
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
FURNISHING THE HALL.
It Ought to Invite Inspection and Convey
 an Air of Welcome.

Tho importance of the hall is recog- nized. It tends to be an index of the whole house, and it should, however small, have an air of comfort Articles should be there displayed to invite in- spection and to convey generally an air of welcome. In large houses, especially those in the country, the hall makes one of the plcasantoSt lounges. There is an air of freedom in comfortably furnish ed hall which no other part of the house possesses.
 Most halls, even the smallest-indeed when they are little more than a passage -may be made to look cOzy. X dark stained floor, with suitable oriental rug; well covered wall paper, with the addition of q curtain at some convenient point; a small table and umbrella stand combined, n chair, a few prints on the walls and rail for hats and coats put around T corner or ill a cupboard out of sight if possible, for it is beyond the power of man to give any artistic effect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
Tbe .sRoolx of Truth ..

The Duke of Devonshire possesses as an heirloom Claude Lorraine's Book of Truth, which Is said to be one of the rarest and most valuable books in Europe. It Is at any rate worth six times as much as the famous "Mazarin" Bible. The late duke is said to have refused e2O, 900 for it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
No Sense of Humor,

Little Johnny-That young man who comes to sec you must be pretty poor com pany. Ho hasn't any scnsc of humor.
 Sistcr-Why do you think sos
 Littlo .Iohnny-I told him all about the funny way you rush around and bang doors when you get mad, and he didn t laugh bit-GOod News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
JOHN L, AND HIS MONEY
Like Another Similar Combina-
 ton, They Soon Parted.
HALF \ MILLION r; TWELVE YEARS

Fellow Has Burned His Cash, How He
 Showed His Contempt For Money and
 How He Happens to Be "Broke" Today.
 John l.. Sullivan has made and spent moro money than any fighter in the his tory of tho world. have seen him stand on the hack of railroad car after a vic tory, with his pockets loaded down with greenbacks, firing away money by the handfuls to the crowd that chccrcd him like cOnqucring emperor. have seen him stand before a bar and order $5, GOO worth of wine at clip. It was nothing unusual for him to spend $1,O00 in one night. I remember on one occasion in Philadelphia, some few years ago, when
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19

wore nothing but n wooden leg and n look of Chastened melancholy. A shark had met him nine years ago i'll the har- Dor while on his way to lunch-the shark, mean-and had participated about $S worth. considering the darky to be worth $75.
 This is true
 Also some other things which have said in this letter. Next week will show up the joys of winter in the Ba- hanas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
Appearances.

Jack-Going to the fancy ballf George-Can't afford a costume. "Got n thrcadbare coatf' "Of course"
 And an old pair of baggy trouscrs'" Certainly"
 "Wcll, put them on and go as a mil "-Ncw York Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
Those Horrible Streets.

If you can't keep your feet dry and avoid tho mud in any other way, why don't you put on your rubber boots!" in Quired his wife.
 "Why don't I keep Of tho mud with my rubber boots;' repeated Bilson angrily, surveying the Chicago street. Because my rubber boots only como to my waist; that's why. ."-Chicago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
Her No,h.r,. Proxno~t,cat,ou..

He-why does your mother insist on your having an elaborate church weddinge
 She-Shc says it's tho last chance I'll ever have tu show of in good clotheS- New York Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
In the Leri.la,ure of the Future.

Tho Hon. Mrs. Strongmind (rising in her place and speaking in deep, resonant contralto voicel-l wish now, Mime. Speaker, to move that we proceed to the consideration of the bill ito prohibit men from going out between acts at thraters. " -Chicaoo Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
Threatened.

Struggling Merchant-If you don't at tend to business better, I'll reduce your income by onc-half.
 Chief Clerk-Eh? Only yesterday you said you thought of taking me into part nership.
 Struggling Merchant-That's what mean.-Tit- Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
Chose the Lesser EVil.

Lefty Lrftuvor-\u man ever took a lib Crty with niC-
 Sally SiyGig-Thcy probably preferred the other thlnG
 Lc;Iy LcfJuvc.-Whnt's thatf Sally Slydig - Death. - New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
Not to Be DrnrecInted.

"What disagreeablo creature the grip microbe isI'' said thu young woman.
 Well" replied Cholly Cadkins, "I wouldn't think of speaking diswespect- fully of 1t You know it has been associ- ating with the royal families. ''-Washing- ean
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
I'm Rs.u,Ifol For Him.

Mrs. Brow nstonc-I think Mary's mu- eic professor has beautiful touch.
 Mir. Brownstone-I should say he hadl Eeycn dollars h lessaDiGzNew York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
4 Receptaclc For VeiIs.

A pretty little box for veils may he made of heavy wator color paper It will be found much better than a case, since the wells need not bo folded 90
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
Rare Bargain on Real Estate"

By family leaving city. 4 new large 3 family dwelling near North Main street. All improvements 15 rooms, with barn. The handsomest house on the street Fur mace heat. etc. A small amount down. Paying as now rented 10 per cent on price asked Call a: this office or address Box 2i7. City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-19
4 Fairer Proposition.

'.Givo me kiss. he praycl- '.l won't" rtIllictl the maid 'Ol, well, hc said. ''suPpos,s instead We simply tT,ad,I'
 New York R,Sortler-
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-26

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