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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
SKIDMORE & TURNBULL ' Successors to H. A. Skidmore Clearing Sale of WASH GOODS and Hot
 Weather Fabrics.
Every yard to be sold, }Low Prices Will do it.

Do not neglect the opportunity to secure some of the wonderful bar gains we shall display in our wash goods department tomorrow. Req the list of special figures for our great closing out sale.
 10 pieces Sans Gene Plisse, a beautiful wash fabric, new price to- day.
 5 Yard.
 One lot wash fabrics that will in clude several styles of goods. Among them you can find Sateens worth 122c, Batiste Stripes worth 1Sc, Figured Lawns worth 10c and 122c, and many other styles of equal value. We want to close out this lot, and have made price that is sure to do it. the quantity is not large, the price is small,
 Only 64c Yard.
 15 pieces fine printed Organdies and Dimities, sold throughout the season at 122c, now take your choice
 At S2c. 25 pieces elegant quality Tissue Organdies, worth 15c, special sale price
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
The New England Road.

This is the latest on the New England road puzzle. A New York dispatch says: Rumors were current again in Wall street to-day among the room traders that the control of the New England would be taken by the New York Central, insead of by the New Haven road This talk may have been based on the general belief of Wall street that a majority of the capital stock is held by J. P. Morgan G Go. It was thought yesterday that the firm had &C., quired control for the purpose of turning it over to the New Haven company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
Fire I'm Bristol.

BRISTOL, June 26 -E. O. Pen6eld's saw factory. located in the center of the town, was damaged by fire early this morning The flames were discovered in the temper ing and hardening room at 6 o'clock by an employe of the factory. An alarm was given, and the department responded quickly. After short fight the flames were extinguished. having caused loss of about $500, which is partially covered by insurance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
A PARISIAN TRAGEDY.
Suicide of Faithless Husband, Followed by
 That of His Wife.

That of His Wife.
 PARIS, June 26.-A woman named Mime. Carrc was formerly the wife of n Vienna banker named Balitzcr She em- plOyCd Carrc as counsel to obtain di- Vorcc from Balitzcr. The acquaintance thus formed resulted in her marrying Carrc. The latter however, had an in- trigue and married the woman with whom he was involved whose husband threaten ed to get him disbarred from practice. Carrc induced him to agree to a duel in stead, whercupOn the woman informed Mmc Carrc of the intended ducl with a view to preventing it. Carrc entered the room while the woman was revealing tho affair, and, gathering from his sswifc's oountcnance that she was unlikely to for give him. said that nothing remained but tO kill himself.
 Mmc. Carrc replied, Yes, " and rushed to the dressing room and seized bottle of laudanum. Cares secretary, who fol lowed, Snatchcd the bottle away, and at that momCnt a shot was heard. Carrc had committed suicide. He fell in the arms of his wife and secretary.
 His wife exclaimed: II forgive you my dear love you"
 And while the secretary was wiPing the blood from CarreS temples she took the
  back into her dressing room and shot her self. Both died in a short time.
 Carre was a wealthy advocate to the city of Paris and to most dramatic authors and actors. He had been the friend of Gambctta, Spuller and Clemenceau and a host of distinguished men. His wife was an accomplished and remarkably hand | some woman.
 Cares mistress was the wife of high legal functionary It was Mme. Carre's ''at home" day, and there was to be a smart dinner party, followed by a theat- | rical and musical Soirce. Mime. Carre had swallowed portion of the laudunum be- fore the secretary snatched the bottle. NJ. Clemcnceau states that he and | Bernard de Rosne were to have been NJ. Carre's seconds in the duel with his mis- tress husband. Carre had asked that the | duel be postponed until Friday to enable him to put his affairs in order. His wife was passionately fond of him, and they will te buried in the same grave at a will | lage near TrOyes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
Pastor,s Resignation Reauestsd.

BRISTOL, June 26.-A meeting of the voters of .the German Lutheran church was held last night to talks a vote on the question of requesting Pastor Rev W. P. Brendt to resign. There are thirty-two qualified voters in the church. and of these twenty-five were present, in- cluding the pastor. When the question of requesting Mir Brendt's resignation was put to vote it resulted in twenty-two in favor of the proposition. Accordingly the pastor announced that he would comply, and his resignation is expected to be tend cred to the officials of the church to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
sCoVIlLE's NERVE.

Claims of Over Sa5,OOO Against An
 Estate Appraised at About Sa,OOO.
 D. F. Webster and Henry l.. Rowland, commissioners on the estate of Hurlburt s. Scoville, filed their report with the pro- bate court this morning. Preferred claims amounting to $1,S40.71 were allowed. Common claims amounting to $24, ,7S3 .33 were not allowed. There is just enough money in the estate to pay the preferred claims. Everyone comedies that it was the most wonderful accumulation of liabilities on nothing that Waterbury has ever witnessed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
People Who Mustn't Marry.

The committee on humane institutions reported favorably on bill providing that no man or woman, either of whom was born deaf or blind. or is epileptic, imbecile or feeble minded. shall intermarry or live together as husband and wife when the woman is under 45 years of age; and any person violating or attempting to violate any of the provisions of this section shall be imprisoned in the state prison not less than three years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING
Well Known Young Man and Popular
 School Teacher Married.

Well Known Young Man and Popular
 School Teacher Married.
 Edward J. Fitzpatrick and Miss Adeline NJ. Long, teacher at the Locust street school, were married at 9 o'clock this morning at the church of the Immaculate Conception in presence of large number of relatives and friends. Tho ceremony was performed by the Rev Father Lynch and was followed by a nuptial mass. James Freney was best man and Miss Katherine Gloster maid of honor. The bride and bridesmaid were gowned in beautiful costumes of white lawn trimmed with lace and carried white prayer books. During the ceremony Professor Bonn rem dered the following organ programme: Fragment Symphonique, ala Polacca.
 Lemaigre Allegretto and Andante from Violin
 Concerto, MendelssOhn Pastorale, Wely Bridal chorus, Lohe nSrin, Wagner Overture, Auber Andantino, Chauvet Ofertory in op 3G. No1 BAtiste Wedding March, Mendelssohn
 After the ceremony a reception WAS held at the home of the bride, 4G Spencer avenue, for immediate relatives. Mr and Mrs Fitzpatrick left on the :2S train for wedding tour to Boston and New York On their return they will reside on Abbott avenue. The wedding presents were very pretty and included a handsome porcelain clock from the teachers and pupils of the Locust street school; an onyx clock and napkin rings from the groom's shopm ateS In the new train room at the Watch shop; a piano from MT Fitzpatrick's aunt, Mrs Mary Finn, while the Acme club, of which the groom is d popular member, remem- bered him with the handsomest sideboard the market affords.
 o'RoURKE-SHIELDS.
 Frank OR0urke and Miss Mary E Shields were married at 10 o'clock this morning at the church of the Immaculate Conception by the Rev Father Lynch. The best couple were Miss Mary 4. Clark of this city and Frank Lynch of New Bri- tain. The bride was attired in a costume of white crepon, trimmed with duchess lace and ribbon. She carried bridal roses. The bridesmaid woI a dress of white cash mere and carried roses. After the cere- mony wedding breakfast was served at the home of the brides mother on Sparks street. The young couple were the re- ciplents of many tokens of esteem from their friends. They will at once begin housekeeping in a handsomely furnished | home on River street.
 CoRBETT-CoNNoa.
 Maurice L. Corbett and Miss Julia Con- nor were married this morning at the church of the Sacred Heart, the Rev Hugh Treanor officiating Miss Mary Mccarthy was maid of honor and Daniel Connor. brother of the bride, was groomsman. The bride was gowned in 8 costume of white silk trimmed with lace and carried | bridal roses. The maid of honor wore pink silk and carried a bouquet of c4rna. tions. A reception was held at the home of the brides parenls on Silver street. where a number of friends were enter t1ined. The couple were the recipients of several beautiful presents. Mir aud Mrs Corbett left for A short wedding tour and on thsir return will reside on Hillside ave | me
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26

The seats were set out on the green this morning under the supervision of Street Inspector Kelley, and in less than five minutes after the work was done an army of men and women had taken pos session of them. They were slow in com ing. but let us all be thankful to get them ht this late day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
Stole President DoI... Yacht.

SAN FRANcIsco, June 26.-A dispatch from Honolulu states that three of the crew of the American schooner Starbuck stole President Dole's yacht and attempted te escape to Mexico. They ran oD a reef and were captured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
THE WORLD OF SPORT.

Dan Brouthers has considered his deter imitation to quit the Louisvilles and will rCjoin them.
 George Wood. the famous ex-league player. is in Washington out of employ ment and in destitute circumstances.
 President Freedman of the New Works has pinned his faith on the ability of his first baseman to beat out Rusie Tn a 70 yard dash in New York on the morning of July 1. Some five hats have been wagered on the result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
Yale VhItewashea Harvard.

NEW HAVEN, June e6.-Yale won her second baseball game from Harvard here in walkover, with the score 5 to o. Car being made from his delivery, and those were bunt and a long fly which Letton sadly misjudged. Harvard played from beginning to end without snap and as, if they had no interest in trying to win
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
YOUNG EMMET.

Young Joe Emmet initiates his father In everything, even to drinking the same kind of rum. "-- Brooklyn Eagle.
 Actor EmmeU Is making good his name His bats seem to be as monumental as any that were ever recorded against the late lamented. ed.-Buffalo Enquirer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
CoRBETT-CoNNoR.
School Fuud Comm,.s,orsr

HARTFORD. June 26 At a caucus of the republicans of the house and senate this afternoon Herbert E. Benton of New Ha- ven was nominated for school fund com missioner by a vote of 175 to 76.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
FalaI Freight Wreck.

MACON, June 26.-A serious wreck oc- cured on the Central railroad near Mil ledgcville, some 20 miles from here. Three men were killed and several hadly injur- cd. The dead arc Tom Allen, section fore man; Bob smith and Bob Jesse, both col OrCd train hands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
Drank CarbOlfe Acid.

CROMWELL, June 26 Frank White, aged 12, drank a dose of carbolic acid last night by mistake. He is in a critical condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
Broker Commits Suicide.

NEW YORK, June 26.-Lewis NJ. Cornish, Wall street broker, was found dead in bed this morning, having committed suicide by shooting. No cause is given for the act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26

LADIES' SHIRT WAIST SALE. We offer few dog of Ladies Fancy Striped Lawn Waists. This lot includes waists worth 75c, SIC, Sl and SIPS, the sizes ave somewhat broken. but every waist is a bar gain, as long as they last you can 4 lake your choice at G
 69 Cents Each.
 Our sale of Ladies Duck 5 last week was wonder 10 ev- body that saw them. We shan !. offer another lot this week at spec ial low prices.
 FLAGS FLAGS,
 We are headquarters for Flags. Standard Bunting Flags, in,'all sizes. We can save you moneyi ave flIg to buy. Come an our ne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26

122c One lot fancy stripei d new patterns and choice CO never sold by anyone less tn special for this week at
 9 Cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27
MINsTRELS.-The Troobadou

MINSrRELS. The Troubadour
Miustrels. Of New Orleans. are
making their 9th annual toue, and
performed in the Town Hall last
Friday and Saturday nights for the
hsDeft q ths covingtoa Brasa
band. The olacers e ~ Troupe
are = fellows: Prof. g. s. Con
perts, Mesical Dirsctor; r. ].
Sosy, ManaGer; F. =. Oaton, Basi'
ness Manager. There was . fab
attendance % both nishts, and VI
have no hesitation in saying thai
the audience Was delighted and
pleased. The music and singing
we've excellent, the Jokes bright aud
witty, and everything on the pre-
gram was well selected and admire
bly, presented. II space permitted
We would make special mention o.
every member OF the Troupe, fol
they certainly deserve it. We hops
the "Troubadours" will make il
convenient to visit Covington agai'
At an early date. They made
most favorable impression on thei'
FIRST visit, and = crowded house
awaits them whenever they happen
along this way.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27
PERSONALS.

Mr.. Oscar vsrnads, of Frank
linton, psid = short visit to Coving-
ton last week, ON his way home from
the Crescent City.
Miss Bertha Divine, Of New Or
leans, spent last Sunday in Coving-
ton.
MISS williams. Of Amite City,
il spending while in Csvinston,
the guest Of her cousin, Miss Mary
Reber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray, Of New Or
leans, are spending = while in our
quiet town, aud are stopping q
Mrs. Lasssgne's.
Rev. Williams, . Baptist minis
ter Of Franklinton, preached inter-
esting sermons in the Methodist
Church last Sunday morning and
evening.
Mr.. Walter C. Flower and fam
| lily have arrived and are occupying
their charming summer residence
ON the banks Of the picturesque
Begue Falia, opposite Covington.
United States Marshal J. Y.
Guillotte and family, always vel
come visitors to Covington. arrived
last Wednesday evening. to spend
the summer season. and arc pleas
antly located at the Episcopal Par
sonage.
Mr.. Chas. Saunders, Of Black
we'll, S. c., arrived last Saturday
evening, on . visit 10 his cousin
Sheriff Strobe.
Mr.. John A. Morris, wife and
daughter, arrived Wednesday even
ing and are stopping 1t the Con
thier Honse.
Rev. H. Il. Edbrooke preached
| inter esting sermons in the Episco
pal Church last Sunday.
Mrs. +. Ribava and Mrs. W
Wallace, OF Vaudeville, spent las
Tuesday in Covington.
TWO MERRY MAIDS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27


FINE FISHING.-M.yor Adolpt
Frederick and Mr.. A. Losset went
bobbing in the Tchefuncta river last
Saturday. and caught IS large
trout.
Mr.. Theriot, the merchant, and
Dr.. e. z. williams vent bobbine
h TIE Bogue Falia, Monday even
Ing. aud caught one q pound trout,
one 10 pound rock fish, and scver
smaller trout
Messrs. DelabretOnne and Eugene
Del Fosse went bObbing in thu
Boxuc Falia, Tuesday, and caught
one 81 pound trout and severs
smaller ores.
Aessrs. H. A. Mortee aud W.
H. Kentzel got up At 8 O'Clock
Tuesday morning, snd bobbed
down from Goodbee's bridge 4
TO Covington. They got a great
many strikes, but that's all they
did get.
Two at . me-This editor went
up the river Monday evening. W.
got . good strike, gave our pole I
quick jerk, and caught . trout OF
the bob end Of the pole. while thu
butt end landed squarely under thu
eye Of our youngest kid. Tablcau
and music.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27
IN MEMORIAM.

Room Covington Brass Band,
Covington, La, April ~, 1895. !
Whereas, it has met the approval
Of Almighty God to remove from
eur midst the soul Of our honored
friend and an honorary member o.
our Grass Band.
MISS ANNA J. THIERY,
Who departed this life on Thurs
day night, the 18th inst, at
80 O'Clock. The parents have
lost kind and devoted daughter
the community = good citizen and
the band valuable friend. Miss
Anna was an honorary member 81
the Brass Band for some time.
There was no one more devoted
to the Band than was this estimabIe
young lady. Whenever = benefit
was spoken Of, Miss Anna was first
to be on hand. There WAS nothing
che considered any task. She
could never do anything too much
for the welfare OF her Band and it,
members.
Miss Anna was laid quietly ava,
side by side with her brother and
sister. Those who pass her lonely
grave can not help saying, "Here
lies our dear friend, may God il
heaven bless you. We miss you
while you're gone to that happy
land from, whence no traveller haa
ever returned"
Kind ~ you were, and 50 justly kind
Can we but remember thee!
One thought shalicheck the starting tear
It is that you are free.
You were in the prime OF life
When the Lord your Maker calied'
And left US here to mourn your loss,
But we shall meet again.
And thus shall loves c0ns0ling strenSt'
The tears OF love restrain.
Those who knew you in your living hour
will wish you hack again.
Members Of the
CONVICTION BRASS BAND
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

The FARMER extends it's hearty
congratulations TO our venerable
and esteemed citizen and friend,
Mr.. Chas. b. Drew, on the occa-
sion Of his 74th birthday, which &C.
CURED last Monday.
Here's to your health, friend Charlie
Drew,
Born in 1891, April twenty-five.
You have passed the milc-post 'ssevcnty
four"
May you pass the next one, and man.
more.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27
DIED..

In Covington, La, Saturday, April 20,
1895, at is p. NJ, EUGENE Vox Co..
VEINS DnL FossR.
The deceased was born at Metz, in
the Province Of Lorraine, Jan. IL,
1921. He came to America-to New
York-SS years ago.
Educated In one Of the best French
colleges, he entered the French school
of Charlier, as instructor Of higher
mathematics and the dead languages.
For . number Of years he was Pro-
feeeor of French in Yale College, until
advancing age and fatigue from over
work induced him to 90 to northwestern
Iowa. where he resided for ten years.
Finding the winters of that section too
rigorous, he came to Louisiana, and
next to his native land-next to fair
France-no place ever pleased him %
well Is Covington. In the latter years
Of his life he Was very reserved in social
ways, spending his time always actively
about the garden. which his hands
alone had rendered beautiful, and In
nshing, (the sport In which he delight
cd giving the ash to friends.
Beneath q somewhat reserved exter-
ior there was the warmest, truest heart
imaginable.
In letters Of coincidence from the
North, where he was 30 well known,
his wife and son testify to the remark
able appreciation Of his high honor, bis
dignity, his kindness.
When he knew that he was attacked
by fatal disease, with his characteris-
tic unselashness he concealed it from
his wife for over half year. During bis
sickuess his courage was sublime
living, when the ravages Of the malady
were Incredible.
when his wife was giving him the
last tesspoonful OF drink, he raised bill
ewes to her's-his eyes strong with In
Itelligence to the last gracefully mo-
tioning with his hands, and Whispered
.snnished," meaning that her struggle
to save him was ut an end. His vile VA:
always In correspondence with one o
the most eminent surgeons Of New Or
leans, who approved oil that she wa
doing incidentally. During the las
ak weeks Of his life NO person aside
frow the family were permitted to SCI
him, although Ars. Del Posse full!
believed in the deep sympathy, the rar
generosity that the people Of COving
ton have lavished upon her from tn
beginning Of her stay here, and that |
the thing that hurts her In leavin,
them. But she will return to Coving
ton some day, for there Is new-mad
gave here and southern hearts war
and true, beyond all parallel.
The funeral t0ok place Sunday aftel
noon, Rev. Jos. Koe5eri oiliciatin.
AID was largely attended. The bereav
ed widow and son have the sympatl
} Of the entire community In their -
aMiction.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

Universal regret is expressed
among the friends and patrons OF
the steamer New Camelia, In Gov
ington, over the fact that Mr.. Ed.
Langhoff is no longer the purser.
His genial countenance will be
sadly missed. His amiable dlspo-
silion, kind courteous manners and
careful attention to the wants and
comforts Of the passengers. en-
deared hig the hearts Of Ill, and
the desire y generally expressed
that be will soon be restored 10 hia
former position on the popular and
favorave New Camelia.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

It is rumored that another
steamer will soon be put in the
Lake trade, from New Orleans to
Vaudeville. II the citizens Of New
Orleans appreciated the pleasures
Of the trip, the Lake would be do.-
ted with q dozen steamers, crOwde d
With delighted excursionists, enjoy
Ing the trip ON the water, aud in
haling health from the exhil arating
eea breexes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

MARRIED.-In New Orleans,
on Saturday, April 20, 1895, by
Judge Norel, Mr.. Bertrand Labat.
Of Abita Springs. and Mrs. T..
Bergey, nee Hoffman, OF Covington.
The FARMER acknowledges the re-
Oeipt OF . bottle OF rare wine, With
the compliments Of the happy
couple, aud we jim their numerous
friends in extending congratulations
and wishing them a joyful and
prosperous future.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Covingson. La. P''"t-
o.ace. FRIDAY. April Is. lS95:
Brasfleld Geo
Cavanaugh G
Cavanaugh James
Dyson Josephine Miss
Ellis Willie
Evans Berk
Fornaris Joseph
Jones Rosina Mrs
Ledger IsOm
Maholna Sanga d
Manner Ebin s
Nixon William s
Roles Reuerd care Renet CowOn
Schlcssinger Philip
Sawyer Charles
Smith J Miss
II not called tor IN thirty day. frotn
late, the above letters will 10 sent "a
he Deaj-Lsttsr Once.
Persons calling for the same sill
plsase say advertised.
4 fec Of one cent additional postage j.
required ON all advertised letters.
CHAS. HEINrZ. 4. II
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

AARRIED.-At the residence Oi
Mr. John Willie. by Preston Burns:
]. r., DR.. John &. Graves, native
q Georgia, and Miss Olive b.
Chambers, = native of Louisiana.
The happy couple have gone to
spend their honeymoon at the home
of the groom.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

Lack II vitality and color-matter
Ia the bulbs causes the hair to fall
ont and turn gray. We recon-
mend Halls Hair Remover to pre-
vent badness and grayness.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

Alderman Hardy II. Smith, who
hos been on the grippe" list for .
couple of weeks. il abe to be up
ard about again.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

The Parish Assessor is making
his rounds, and q it frequently
happens that the head Of the house
Ii not at home when he calls, We
direct the attention Of our lady
readers 10 the article, in another
column, entitled IA Fair Assess
meut." which contains some useful
Suggestions for their guidance in
answering the questions Of the A
SCISSOR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

The new Methodist Church 1t
Slidell will be dedicated ON Sunday,
the 10th Of May, BY Rev. John I.
Sawyer, D. D.. Presiding Elder.
All invited.
Children's Day will be ceIebI ated
on Saturday, May Is.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

Boating on the Bogue Falia is
tall the CO." until you strike =
oaw-lo9. The owners Ut the eunken
logs ehculd be compelled 70 take
them out and clear the channel Ut
the river.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-04-27

"Gab." our new Vaudeville cor
respondent, favors 10 with m inter-
esting and newsy letter this week.
Come again.