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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07
LITERARY NOTES.

Critics agree that William Black is becom- ing tiresome as a novelist.
 MT. William T. Adams Oliver Optic) has gone to Europe for few weeks
 Mir. Walter Bcsant is troubled with writ srs cramp and has to dictate nearly all his letters and Mss.
 It is proposed to place bust of the late Matthew Arnold in the poets corner of Westminster abbey.
 The bright little paper which heretofore has been known as Tid Bits has grown larger and now appears under the name of Time, printed in four colors.
 Ex-President Grevy, of France, is working hard on his memoirs. Tho rights of publica- tion in England and this country have al- ready been purchased at a large price.
 Donald G. Mitchell, tho author, ''Ik Mar vel,n lives quietly on his farm at Edgewood, Conn, and looks for all the world like a httle, old Scotch farmer or gardener. He Is now60.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07

CONGRESSMAN JOHN R. THOMAS, of Illi- nois, is brimful of grit. Thomas is the man who introduced bill to prevent dealers in quack nostrums and tobacco from using Mrs Cleveland's name to ad- vertise their goods. Just now he is at the Providence hospital, and his father-in-law, a physician, says it is more than doubtful if he can recover. Throat trouble, az gravated, is the prime cause of his weak ness. He lost the ability to take food and and the appetite for it until he has become greatly debilitated. Even while at the hospital, however, he persists in attending to correspondence, and has sent word to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07
NY, &N.E. Railroad Time Table

Trains Leave Waterbury asIFollowsi: Boston, 80 a m, 1, 3.40pm.
 Return S.30 ID, m. Providence-7;so a. m.; 1;oo $40 p. m.
 Return, 9 l5 a. m.; 30 p. New York-s00 a. m.; 1.55 p. m.
 Return, S.54 a. m.; 3.3S p. III. Worcester-7 80 a. m.; .oO, D. m..
 Return, 6.45, 9.30 a. m. Norwich-7.30 a. m.; 100, $40 D. m.
 Return S.S5, 1042 a. m.; 235 D. m. New London-7So a. m.; 100, 3.4op.m
 Return, 7.55, 1905 m.; 200 p. m. Putnam-73o a. m.; 100, $40 pam.
 Return, s.15, 1o.45 a. III. Willimantc-1.3o a. m; 1o0 $40 p. m.
 Return. 9.10. Il. .32 a. m.; 5.25 D. m. Springfeld-7.3O, 900 a. m.; $40 D. m. Return, 7.30 a. m.; 3.20 p. New Hayen-Eia Plainville, 7,so a. m.; 1.oOp.
 Return, 11.04 a. m, 400 B. m. Hartford-7.30, 900 a. m.: .O0, 3. 4o 800 D. m.
 Return, 6.35, 1o.4O a. m.; F. s5, 4.15 $40 p. m New Brftain-73o, 800 a. m.; 1.0O $40, 500 D. m.
 Return, 655 11o a. m; 12.53, ABS, 6.5s pm Plainville-7.SO, 500 a. m.; 100, S4o 500 p. m.
 Return, 7.o7, Ills a. m.; .o2. 450, 7.0S p. m Forcstville-7.30, z. % a. m.; LAO, 500 D. m.
 Return, 7.12, Il 20 m.; fl .05, 454. f. 12 pm Bristol-7.so, 800 a: m; loo. $40, 800 ?. m.
 Return, 719 26 6. m.; 1.14, 5oo 7.1s p. m |. Terryyille-7.so, 300 a. m; 100, $40, s.oop.m m.
 Return, 73o 11.31 a. m; 25, 5.11, FPS p. m Waterville-7.30 a.. m.; $40. 500 D. m.
 Return, 7.4S, 11.55 a. m.; 27 7.45 p. m' Union City-fs,oo a, m.; fa o5, f5,ss p. ID.
 Return, fs.42 a. m.; 10, f7.4s pm. Towantc-fS.0O a. m.; f.. .O5, f5.3s D. m.
 Return, fS.32, f11 .52 a. m.; f73S p. m. Southford-s00 a. m,; 1.55, 2.05, 53S D. m.
 Return, S,2s, 11.40 .. m.; 1926, 7.31 p. m. Hawleyville--SO0 a m.; 1.55, 2.O5, 53s D. m
 Return, 7.54, 9.45. 11.59 a. m.; 7.04 D. m. Danbury-s.oo a: m: 1.55, 2o5, 5.ss D..
 Return, 740 9.10, Il, ,45 a. m.; 6.50 p. m. Brewsters-S.00 a. m.; .55, 205 D. m
 Return, 6,45, II .25 Il. m.; 6.30 D. m. Fishkill on Hudson-S.O0 a. m.; 155 p m
 Return, 1905 a. m.; 5.05 D. m.
 A. c. KENDALL Gen'l Pass Agent, Boston. c. H. PLATT, Supt., Hartford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07
N. H. & H. Railroad Time Table

JUNE 25, 1888. Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows: New York-6.O7 S.26 1O.54 a. m.: 2.42, COS; D. m. Sunday, 415 D. m
 Return 5.0l, s, a m; l. 4.01, 500 D m New Haven-6.07. S.26, 10.54 a m.; 242 eos pm. Return, 7.20, 9.55 a. m., 2.35, 5.35, 735 pm. Bridgeport-6.0', S26 10.54 m.; 2.42, COS; Suns day, 4.15 p. m.
 Return 7.15, 952 a. m; s33, 5.30, 1.43; D. in. Sunday, S.15 a. m. Ansonia-6.07, S26 1054 a. m., 2.42, COS D. m Sunday, 4.15 D.
 Return 7.54, 1929 a. n.; 8 10, 6.09, S.17 D. m.; Sunday, S.46 d.. Watertown-6.o .o5, 50, S.50 II 22 a. m.; 400, 61o, 100 p. m.: Saturday, 9.15 p. m. Return, 5.45,630, 7.55, 1915 a. m.; 2.1O, 4.30, 630 D. m Saturday, 500 p. Thomaston-S.4S, II. .17 a. m.; 3.5S 656 D. m.; Sun day, 9.25 a..
 Return, 7.55, 1922 a. m.; o1s, 5.41 D. m {; Sunday, $50 p. m. Torrington-S.4S, 11.17 a. m. 3.5S 656 D. m.; Sum- day, 9.25 a.
 Return, 7.31, 10.04 a. m.; 1.46, 5.15 D. m. :; Sunday, 3.26 p. III. Wnsted-S4S, 11.17 a. m.; 3.5S, 6.56 D. m; Sunday 925 a. m.
 Return, 7.1O, 9.40 a. m; 12o 4.5o D. m.; Sun day, 300 p. m. O. NJ. SHEPARD General Supt c. T. HAMPSTEAD, General Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07
THE SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILL.

Postmaster General Dickinson has writ ten letter to Chairman Blout of the house committee on postofices, ill which he vigorously opposes the senate amend ment to the postoffce appropriation bill known as the subsidy amendment which appropriates s2OO,OO0 to provide more efficient mail service between the United States and South America. The post master general says this legislation is neither demanded nor required, and that the resources and powers of the postoffice department have proved adequate to afford citizens of the United States a mail service equal to and in most cases superior to that of any nation in the world. After show ing that American steamships are paid four time the rates for which foreign vessels are willing to carry American mails, the postmaster general says: "With great respect to the framers of the bill, do seriously object to that provision of the proposed legislation which places the mail service at the mercy of any individual or corporation. While, indeed, the sub- sidized lines might be compelled to carry the mails, if rendered, yet, the depart nent should be independent, and should be at all times enabled to send the mails by the most expeditions routes, and make use of the best facilities afforded for that purpose from among all the carriers offer ing. The department should be free to take advantage of all sailings, of increased facilities coming from increased business, of changes for the better wrought by the extension of commerce and competition, and should not be tied up for decade to single lines of communication, unstim- ulated to improvement and progress by the existence of settled inordinate and certain income" Since the postmaster generals letter was written the house of representatives has refused to concur in this amendment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07

his colleagues on the naval affairs com mittee that he hoped they would consult him in regard to all work. He evidently means that if he cannot recover he will die in the harness. He refused to be re- moved to Fortress Monroe, because it would take him from the possibility of attending to duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07
Wm. H. Collins,
nFAIER IN

Fine Teas, Coffees and Groceries. Best Flour at lowest prices. Choice Lieuors for family use at wholesale prices Full line of popular brands of Cigars. gsl
 135 So. Main St, Opp. Grand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07
TWEEDLEDEE,

Of course the demo- cratS charge the repub- licans with desiring an increase of drunkenness the country over, with fuller jails and multi piled crime; for its effect on the prohibition vote. Of course, the democrats do not intend to discuss rationally and calmly the effect of taking the internal revenue tax off whiskey and the many resulting benefits, what ever the disadvantages, which all fair minded men concede. of course, the democrats charge the republicans in the matter with being actu- ated by pure cuSsedncSs. That is politics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07

WE have looked ill vain for some vestige of the stars and stripes on the new repub- lican banner Would it not be well for the Young Mems Republican club to pin small flag on the bottom of it
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07
Proposals for Coal,

CEALFD PROPOSALS will be received by the - District Committee of the Center School Dis trict for the annual coal supply for the ensuing year. about (550) five hundred and fifty tons (gross) are called for. Four hundred and fifty (45o) tons egg size, and one hundred q00 tons egg coal! Bidders will please give the price for Beaver, Meadow and Pocket Lehlgh coal to be delivered and put in the different school houses of the District. Proposals will be received at the office, Room No. 2, Irving block, up to o'clock D. m of July 16, 1SSS The committee reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
 JAMES SPRUCE,
 Chairman,
 MICHAEL BEGNAL, District
 c. B. WEBSTER, Committee
 F. B. RICE,
 H. A. MATTHEWS. JOHN s. NEAGLE, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07
NoTTcE

Thereby authorize P. Holohan to collect my rents and transact any other business pertaining to my estate. JOSEPH CASSIDY. rr--.---
 TO ORENT.-Tenements in the Cassidy build ings, apply to F. HOLOHAN.
 Residence, Union street. Office, Holohan's block corner Scovill and South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07
". H. Rubey, Manager.
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM

WATERBURY, FIRE ALARM
 LOCATION OF BOXES. 6-Exchange Place. 14-East Main Street and Wolcott Road 15-Cor. Cherry and East Main. 23-Iron Bridge, West Main. A-Waterbury Brass Co., (private) 25-Corner Johnson and Watervlle. 26-Corner Prospect and Grove. 27-Junc. North Main, Grove and North Elm. 32-COr. Washington and South Main. 4-Waterbury Buckle Co. (private) 35-Benedict < Burnham Go. (privatel 36-Waterbury Watch Co. (private) 3s-Cor. Grand and South Main. 312-Corner Meadow and Bank. 314-Corner Meadow and Cedar. 321-Plume & Atwood Co. (privatel 3a3- Holmes Booth S Haydens (private) s24-No 4, Engine House. 42-Corner Union and Franklin. 43-Scovill Mfg. Co Cprivate 45-Corner Clay and Mill. 46-No. Engine House. 47-Corner Dublin and Doolitte Alley 2S-Waterbury Manufacturing Company, priv 47-Corner of Doolittle Alley and Dublin St. 4-Corner Willow. and West Main 325-Corner Simon and Burnham Sts.
 Policemen have keys.
 INSTRUCTIONS To KEY HOLDERS To g!ve an alarm, open the door, pull the hook down once and let go, then close the door Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small bell in the box is striking, that indicates an alarp. has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the ar. rival of an officer of the Fire Department who will Release the key, or, if circumstances will not permit remaining, then the proper officer will re- turn the key to the holder as soon as convenient Always give the alarm from the box nearest the fire. Key Holders upon changing their locations will please leave word with the Chief Engineer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07

Of course, the American of ten years ago was inclined to republicanism. Of course it gradually changed its plan of campaign, after having brought the republicans into line, and tated its siren pen with taffy for the opposition party. Of course, there being no other daily paper in Waterbury, the democrats took the bait and have been wiggling on the hook ever since. Of course, through the persistency of the DEMOCRAT, and the refusal of the Ameri- can to define its position, they have found out the true character of the American. Of course, the American is in the business for money, and will gaze on the situation with its proverbial tranquility, even though it's very soul is torn with conflicting emotions. That is its politics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-07
Americans gyratlons
TwEEDLEDUN

INV EEDi4EbO M.
 Of course the republi- cans shout free trade" at the top of their lungs when the Mills bill and the presidents message are mentioned, Of course they do not de sire to analyZe the bill and message to show how there is any more free trade in them than there would be in any tariff reduction bill. Of course the Republican object is to,,make people believe that no tariff re- form message can come from the democrats that has not a free trade an imus. and no tariff re- form measure can come from the republicans that does not carefully guard the principle of protection. That is politinS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
WHITE CAP 0UTRAGES.
Two Men and Woman Tied to Trees
and Whipped.

CHICAGO, April 1S-A special to the
Times from New Albany, Ind, says: The
Crawford county white Caps" were
again on the war path last night. James
Zebers, Robert Bloomfield and and Mrs
Nancy Wilson had incurred their displeas-
ure, and last night fifty of them rode up
to Mrs. Wilson's house, where Broom
field and Zebers were spending the
night. Both men and the woman were
seized and in spite Of their piteous pleas
not to be whipped, taken to the woods,
stripped and tied to trees. The men were
given 125 lashes each, the elastic switches
cutting into the flesh and drawing blood
at every stroke. The men tainted away
several tunes, but water was thrown upon
them and they were resuscitated. only to
be again dashed. The woman. tied to a
tree near by, witnessed all this, and was
frightened almost into insensi-
bility. She begged piteously that
she might be spared, but the
White Caps were merciless. At the end of
twenty-five lashes the wretched woman
was apparently in dead faint and was
spared further torture. When the victims
were united they fell to the ground and
were left there. The White Caps then
rode away to the residences of other dis
reputables to notify them to leave the
country or take the consequences. Several
people who have been warned have fed to
Kentucky.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
The Life Of a Gra.shopper.

AS every one knows, IL Is a rule Of nature
every winged insect shall die within the year
the occasional individuals that survive the
twelvemonth only proving the rule, for tho
stage of wings is the last third of the crea-
lures life. After sill, it would be very absurd
if we did not recognize among ourselves the
stages of childhood, youth, middle age and
old age, which together cover the span Of our
"threescore years and ten An insects
stages proceed in far smaller compass, and
the winged one is the last 1t is really the
old age OF the caterpillar or grub.
Thus a grassh0pper may be two or three
years grub, for another six months hob
bleieboy-that is, a wingless thing, half grub,
half grasshopper-and then for a further
space a winged grasshopper. In the last
stage i. nlarries, and there is an end of its
purpose Nature has no further need for it
and does not care whether it dies or not The
slender frsgility of the insects appearance
may have suggested feeble hold Of life;
some grasshoppers look ike the mere specters
OK insects. About others, too. there Is vege-
table, perishabls look, as Of thin grass blades
that frost would XII or heat shrivel up, a
suspicion about their sere and faded edges
that they are already beginning TO wither.
But the grasshopPer has nothing to complain
OF Is to its length Of life Il sings the sum
mer in and the autumn out, and goes to sleep
with the year.-Gentlernan Magazine
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
The Prince of Wales Hair.

IN everything except the indispensable
tawny beard that falls like roll. of dead gold
silk TO the extremity of a massive chest.
Prince Albert Victor, the eldest son of the
Prince of Wales, models himself on Ouida,s
heroes. He is as fond of knickknacks as a
lady. His private apartments are the near
est approach to the talented but vulgar au-
thoress' ideai of a young guardsman's rooms,
He would not brush his hair otherwise than
with an ivorybaci,ed brush to save his life.
Eau de Cologne and other perfumes havo
their place in his bath. To write note on
paper that was not the triumph Of the per-
tuners art would in his own imagination be
unworthy of his tastes and position. He has
started in life in fact as an exquisite of the
George " type; but luckily for himself and
for the nation he is preserved from some of
the most objectionable traits of the First
Gentleman's' character by the sensitive shy
ness Of hts disposition.
He differs again from most exquisites in
having praiseworthy desire to pay prompt
ly for the Injuries in which he INDUCES In
deed he worries his attendants to worry his
tradespeople to send in their bills sharp, and
frets and fumes if the astute shopkeepers-
alive to the value Of having the future king
of England upon their books within decent
limits-deiay in delivering their accounts.
Like his father be gets his ciothes-and plenty
Of them-from Poole. Prince Albert Victor's
idea of dignifed multi is a frock coat and
lavender or gray trousers. He seldom wears
a cutaway coat, and even when travelling
hardly ever appears in a suit Of dittoes. On
the whole ne may be described as a very
stately and solemn young man.-London
Letter
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
The Condition of Emperor Frederick Shows
Nc Change.

BERLIN, April IS, Z a. m.-The improve
ment in the condition of the emperor con-
tinued yesterday, although his fever in
creased a little.
10 a. m.-The emperor had a tolerably
good night. His sleep was somewhat in
terrupted by coughing The fever has not
yet disappeared.
PARIS, April 1s.-The Gaulois saws that
at the request of the Empress Victoria
the French DOCTORS pean and Fauneli and
the English doctor Evans, will proceed to
Charlottenburg TO examine the emperor.
LONDON, April 1S.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company from Ber-
lin timed 4:l6 says the condition of the en-
peror is less satisfactory. 1t is reported
that blood poisoning has set in, and that
his temperature has increased The hope
full feeling of the morning has been re-
placed by feeling of dependency
BERLIN, April Is, $50 p. m.-The en-
peror's condition is neither better nor
worse. Intense anxiety prevails. Although
the doctors bulletins do not make mention
of such thing, the opinion gains ground
that an abscess has formed in the trachea.
The emperor received the grand duke and
grand duchess of Baden this afternoon.
His majesty afterward slept for two hours,
arising at ) o clock, when he walked to his
study and went with the empress to a
window of the room. HIS appearance at
the window was the signal for enthusiast
tic acclamations by the crowd outside the
castle. DR.. Mackenzie sends daily long
cipher telegram to Queen Victoria
Precautions have been taken TO in
sure the utmost stiffness in the
neighborhood of the castle in order that
the emperor's repose may not be disturbed
When the guards are changed the words
of command are given in whispers. Car
rlageS stop at distance from the castle
instead of driving into the court yard,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
ANOTHER VETO

WASHINGTON. April 1S-The president
has vetoed the bill for the relief of Major
Daniel \. Bash, paymaster of the United
States army The object of this bill is to
release Paymaster Bash, from all liability
to the government for the loss by theft of
s., $50, which was intrusted to
him for the payment of United
States troops at various posts, one
of which was Fort Mckinney, in
Wyoming In his veto message the presi-
dent says: "When it is said that this loss
can be charged in any degree TO the ne
glect or default of the government, it
is answered that the direct and i'm
mediate cause of the loss was the omis-
sion on the part of this paymaster of the
government, in whose custody these funds
were placed, of the plainest and simplest
acts of prudence and care. | an thoroughly
convinced that the interests of the
public would be better protected if
fewer private bills were passed
relieving officials upon slight and senti-
mental grounds from their pecuniary re-
sponsibility and the readiness with which
army officers join in applications for the
conformation of negligence on the part
of their army comrades does not
tend, in my opinion, to maintain that
regard for discipline and that scrupulous
observance of duty which characterize
those belonging to their honorable profess
sion. | cannot satisfy myself that the
negligence made apparent in this case
should be OVerlOokedn
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
ADEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

WASHINGTON, April 1S-Pursuant TO a
call the Democratic member of the house
met in caucus tonight to consider the
length of time during which the
the debate on the tariff bill shall
continue. The caucus was well attended
10 members being present. including
Speaker Carlisle and Mr. Randall. The
proceedings were confined to expressions
OF opinion as to the length of time to be
allowed for the tariff debate. There
appeared to be feeling in some
quarters that it would be unwise to
adopt any cast-iron rule which might
operate to deprive the more important
committees, such as the committees ON
rivers and harbors, of the privilege Of
taking advantage of any intervals in the
tariff debate to press their favorite meas
ures TO the point Of action There
was, however, no spirit of
controversy developed and very
moderate tone characterized all the
speeches on the subject. Ii was generally
admitted that the Republican minority
should be afforded the fullest and freest
opportunity TO discuss and amend the
pending bill and the caucus closed by
adopting the following resolution.
Resolved, That the Democratic mem
oers OF the ways and means committee he
requested to confer with their associates
on the committee ana endeavor TO reach
an agreement as To the time during which
debate on the tariff bill shall continue.
IL Is the understanding that another
caucus VIII be held after the Democrats of
Tue ways ana means committee shall have
ascercalneo the feeling of their Republican
associates IN the matter, at which a def
mite order OF business will be arranged.