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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
Democratic State Convention,

The democratic electors of the state are hereby notified to choose delegates in ac cordance with the rules herewith append ed to attend state convention to be held at Allyn hall in Hartford on
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1888. at 10 o'clock 8. m The convention will elect four delegates at large-one for each congressional district-and each congres sional district will by itself choose two delegates. The twelve delegates thus elec- ted-four at large and eight by districts will represent the democratic party of Connecticut in the national convention to be held at St Louis on Tuesday, the 9th day of June next. E@s
 Independent and conservative electors of this state who favor economy in the ad equal rights of all citizens under the con stitution, and all persons who are in favor of perpetuating the policy and ideas of the democratic party as ex- emplifed by Grover Cleveland, are cor dially invited to act with the democratic organization in the selection of delegates and the election to follow. RULES FOR THE ELECTION OF DELEGATES.
 1. All caucuses in the several towns for the appointment of delegates to the con vention shall be held at least seven days before the meeting of the state convention.
 2. It shall be the duty of the secretary of each caucus to send copy of the cred entials of the delegates to the state con- vention from his town to the chairman of the democratic state committee, at least five days before the convention, and the chairman of the democratic town commit tee of each town is instructed to see that this rule is carried out; and the state com mittee shall report to the convention as soon as possible after it's organization as complete list of delegates as it may be able to procure.
 3. The state convention shall be called to order by the chairman of the state com mittee at 10 o'clock a. m., and the tempor- ary officers of the convention shall be des- ignated by the state committee.
 A. The democratic state committee shall be in session the night before the state convention, to decide upon the claims of contesting delegations whenever both par ties agree to be bound by the decision of the committee.
 MICHAEL F. DooLEY. Chairman.
 GEORGE E.. SILL, Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
Bargains in Real Estate,

Any one who wants bargain in Real Estate had better look at that Property we are offering on South Elm street. Lot about 67 by ITO with buildings already renting for over 10 per cent on the price we ask for the property.
 Also on South Main street we have a Lot with old House about 60 by l60 which is just the place if you want to build business or tenement block.
 Just below this we have a new block. which with another building same lot rents for & 100 per year, We will sell at price on which it will pay nearly 12 per cent. On corner of West Lib- erty and Benedict, Lot 120 by IoO just rig for three new houses, we will sell Cheap, already graded On West Clay, two good Lots 50 by Ie0. ington street school house, several good lots diff
 On South Main, two Lots 50 by 15o opposite Buckle Shop.
 Also in Brooklyn we have good property to sell.
 Building Lots, one minutes walk from corner Drug store, $500 each.
 Three good Houses on John St., sa5oo, sssoo. S2800
 A good House near the new church on Charles street, S35O0,
 nice Home for some one on North Elm near Grove, nice front and shade trees, price low, terms easy.
 On West Main opposite new Stores, nice place at S3SO0.
 On North Main. Burton and Summer streets several new houses on easy terms.
 In fact if you want Property in any part of the city, whether Lot, House or Business Property, you will find the best list at
 A. F. ABBOTT 6 SONS, 1OS Bank St. [. 80 to S.30 o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM

LOCATION OF BOXES. 6-Exchange Place
 4-East Main Street and wolcott Road l5-cor Cherry and East Main. 2s-Iron Bridge, West Main. sEWaterbury Brass Co. (private) s-corner Johnson and watervlle 2o-Coner Prospect and Grove A-Junc. North Main. Grove and North Elm. SICor Washington and South Main SE"aterbury Buckle Co. (private) S-Benedict & Burnham Co. Cprsvate) S6-Waferbury Watch Co lpriya-el 3S-Cor. Grand and South Main. 3l2-Corner Meadow and Bank 3l4-Corner Meadow and Cedar. ssl-Plume Atwood Co. (private) as3-Holmes. Booth & Haydens tIriyateD ss4-No. 4. Engine House 42-Corner Union and Franklin 4s-Scovill Mfg. Co. Cprivate) a5-Corner Clay and Mill. 46-No- Engine House 47-Corner Dublin and Dooliitle Alley. ss-Waterbury Manufacturing Company, priv. 41-Corner of Doolittle Alley and Dublin St.
 ECorner Willow. and West Nam ssS-corner simon and Burnham Sis
 Policemen have keys
 INSTRUCTIONS To KEY Hotprrs IL, TO give an alarm. open the door. pull the bool down once and let go, then close the door. Do not pull the hook if the fire hell or Su,.n ,,, m the box is striking, that indicates an alarr. has already been given. "'' AAAaD Be particular to remain at the box untsl tbe ar. riyal oi an oincer of the Fire Deparfn.t m. who s VIII E.iease Ihe Key or circun stances will not permit remaining, then the proper officer will ne. turn the key to the holder as soon as conyenient fire. ~ oNA nSArest lne Key Holders upon changing their locations will, please leave word with the Chief Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
NY.&N.E. Railroad Time Table.

Trains Leave Waterbury assFollows: Boston-7.S0 m, l. 340pm
 Return s.30 m. m- Prov1dence-7.30 a. m.; 100 340pm
 Return, g i5 a. m.; 3 30 p. m. New York-s.OO a. i.55p.m.
 Return, s.54 a. m.: 3.3S D. m. Worcester-7.3O a. m: loo. p.m.-
 Return, GAS, 9.30 a. m Norwich-7.30 a. m.: 100 s40pm
 Return ss5, lo42 a. m; 5.s5 D. m. New London-73o a, m; loo. 3.40p.m
 Return, 7.55, loo5 a m-; BOD p. m- Putnam-7.30 a. m.; 100 asOp.m.
 Return, SIS, 1O.45 a. m. Willimantie- 90 a: m; 100 s4op.m.
 Return slo 1l.S2 a. m: 5.25 p. m springiield-7so 800 a. m: a4Opm.
 Return, 7.SO a. m.; 3.20 D. m New Haven-Via Plainville 7So a. m.:1oon m
 Return, ll-Oi a. m., 400 E. m. Hartford-73O goo a. m.; 100. 3. 40. socpm
 heturn, o-So, TO- 70 a. m-; 12. S5, s.ls. G 70 D. m New Britain-7s0 goo a. m.: 100. $40. 800 D. m.
 heturn' o'SS' ll-Oi a. m' 25S, s-3S. 6y5s pm. Plainyille-1-So. 800 a. m-; 100 $40 scop m
 Return, 7.01, ll.l5 a. m-; los. 450. Eos D. m. Forestyille-7.30, 800 a. m-: $40 soOpm
 Return Els, li-sO a. m; fl.05, 4-5. f7.ls pm. Bristol1aSO 500 a. m: loo, $40. 500 pm m,
 Return a.l9' lisS a. m.; 1.I4, 500, 7.is p. m. TerTyyie-75O, 900 a. m: loo. s4o. soon m
 Return aSO, II g. a. m-; 1-25, 5.lI, TBS p m Watervlle-13O a. m.: $40, 500 D. m.
 Return, 7-ss, ll55 a. m-; 5s7 7.s5 p. m Union City-fs.oO a. m.: f205 f5 5ss pm.
 Return fss2 a. m.; fl2.I 10. f7.ss D. m. Towantic-fS.00 a. m.; f2O5 f5.3s pm
 Return, s.s2, fll.5a a. m.; f7ss pm. Southford-s.oo a m,; 1.55, sos. 5ss m.
 Return s-2S, 1l.s0 a. m.; l226 Tsl m Hawleyville- a. m.; l.55 aGs s3snm
 Return, 7-5i, 9.45. 11-59 a. m: 7.os ID. m. Danbury-so0 a. m.: 1.55, a.05, 5.ss D. m,
 Return, 7.io, 9.Io, II ,45 a. m; 6.5O D. m. Brewsters-soO a. m.; 1.55, 2os T. m.
 Return, GAS, ll-25 a. m; 630 D. m F1shkill on Hudson-s.0O a. m: I55pm
 Return, 10o5 a. m.; SOS D. m.
 A. C. KENDALL. Gen'l Pass Agent, Boston. c. H. PLATT, Supt, Hartford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

THE tariff discussion, says an exchange, is somewhat like the time honored fable of the dog in the manager. When anyone suggests revision of the tariff he is brand ed by the republican press as free trader. The republicans are afraid to take active steps to solve the riddle, and are trying to prevent the democrats from doing what they dare not do themselves. All tariff reformers are free traders in the eyes of the republicans, but all but the more bigoted, even among republicans, admit that reform of some kind is advisable, not to say necessary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

If President Cleveland was little more con servative in signing certain appropriation bills and t11e more liberal in regard to pension vetoes he might greatly enhance his chances of reelection.
 The above paragraph is taken from the "Catholic Journal of the New South, " published at Memphis, Tenn. The pen sion business is a rather difficult, question. Many old soldiers think the government should be more liberal while there are sey- eral brave men and true who are opposed to an increase of pensions. Some soldiers, 'tis true, who did the least fighting think they own the United States. This class deserves to be sat upon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

THE Dakota question is 8 simple one. The republicans, determined to hold their senatorial majority by any expedient, how ever unfair, have passed bill to divide the territory and admit the southern half as as state The democrats contended that the territorial entity should be considered in determining the question of statehood, and that the customary and proper forms of legislation for recognition as state had not been observed. By strictly party vote the republicans insisted that unless the territory could be so divided as to give them political advantage, no new state should be formed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

THE first steamship to reach New York from England arrived at the American port just fifty years ago on the 22d of April. It was the British steamship Sirius. "Sci- ence," then, as now, denying some of the greatest truths of the time, was at that very time denying, through the scientific lips of Dr Dionysius Lardner, British author, at Albany, the possibility of a steamship, capable of carrying passengers and freight, ever crossing the Atlantic because she wouldn't have room enough for the necessary coal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

Judge Quiinan represents large class of Irish-Americans who are thorough republicans and the respect which is accorded him because of his honorable career intellectual culture and natural ability shows that the republican party is always ready to recognize merit, no matter whether cradled on American soil or by some lakeside of the beautiful Emerald Isle.-Republi- can.
 This looks very nice on paper, but the facts in the case do not warrant such a statement. Where this large class of Irish republicans are in hiding we do not know We wot of one honest and intellectual Irishman whose ability the republican party failed to appreciate, and the Water bury Republican, in an underhanded way, helped to defeat him in recent election. Does MT J. Henry Morrow understand?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

THE latest complaint of the republican papers about Louisiana is that the "dem- ocrats have overdone the business,' and that the 'tenormous majority is likely to prove boomerang, and will help the re- publcans." If our friends the enemy are
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
LIGHT AND AIRY.
How It Was Done.

HOW 1t Was DOnes We were settin' kinder close like, a cloud slid crost the moon, IN my arm hit stole around her, IN twus over mighty soon. But 'twus better'n any apple pie That ever teched my lips, IN twus sweeter'n any honey Whut the hummin' bird a-sips; M axed her eff she'd hev me While thrillin' with thet kiss, IN she said she thought 'twus likely, M felt all over bliss. Then the moon hit shone out suddint Ez tux another bus, IN seemed ez eff with all her light She was shfnin' jest on us. But I didn't keer pickle Elf ell the folks cud see, IN ef wus squeezin' her he'd right to be, Fur just ez sure as Shootin' IN to-morrow's sun shall shine, She's goin' to drap her present name IN tackle onto mine
 Louisville Courier Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

Smith And Jones. Yes, Jones is rich-a wealthy man Of that I'm very sure, Although he tries the best he can To make believe he's poor. Yes, Smith is poor and to deceive He tries his utmost too: He fain would have the world believe That he is well to do
 Boston Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21


 Ez tux another bus,
 IN seemed ez eff with all her light
 She was shinin' jest on us.
 But didn't keer pickle
 Elf all the folks cud see,
 IN ef wus a squeezin' her
 he'd a right to be,
 Fur just ez sure as shootin'
 IN tomorrow g sun shall shine, She's goin' to drap her present name
 IN tackle onto mine.
 Louisville Courier Journal
 A Wise Woman. Omaha Husband Gust home from trip)- Do you remember that lady who was pointed out to us at Wichita last summer as the rich- est woman in Kansass Wife-Very we'll. "I was told down there that she had just married the head waiter of a hotel. What do you think of thatg' "Was he good waiter?" "Yes, indeed He took my order once: didn't make single mistake" II suppose she wanted husband who could stop at the store for few little things without forgetting half of them."- Omaha World
 Sudden Change. Tis just a little while ago
 That blizzard keen was blowing, At morn we from our windows peeped To see If it was showing Now fields are green and nature fair Is full of animation,
 And folks begin to wonder where
 They'll go for their vacation
 Boston Courier. Easily Understood. Mrs. Penn-William, I read an advertise ment in one of the papers, stating that for $1 in stamps the advertiser would send by re- turn mail sure way to get rid of rats in the house.
 MT. Penn-Weu? Mrs. Penn-1 sent $1 in stamps, William, and received an answer. MT. Penn-What was ita Mrs. Penn-William the cheat] told me tc move.-Philadelphia Call
 Smith And Jones. Yes, Jones is rich-a wealthy man Or that I'm very sure, Although he tries the best he can To make believe he's poor Yes, Smith is poor and to deceive He tries his utmost too; He faln would have the world believe That he is well to do.
 Boston Courier. An Acute Disappointment. Mrs Waldo (of Boston, Quickly, Penelope, come to the window! Miss Penelope (overturning table in her haste)-Oh, who is it, mammal Mrs. Waldo Gmpressively) y)-That gentle man, Penelope, is the Rev. Joseph Cook Miss Penelope-Oh, pshaw, mammal from your excited manner thought it must be either Mr. Clarkson or MT. Kelly.-New York Sun.
 Early Economizng. His face has a look as if famine had traced Upon it the lines of privation, And one would suppose he devoutly embraced The rigors of Lent's regulation. But no-the fact is he's already in haste Saving up for the summer vacation.
 Boston Budget.
 In an Apartment House. 1T wonder who lives in the opposite apart ment. see bright light there literally all night long," "Oh, Jokely lives there" "Who is Jokelyq' Don't you know Jokelya He's the clever est impromptu speaker we have in our club" "Ah! that accounts for the light; he sits up all night to prepare his impromptu speeches" Town Topics
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

Sudden Change. Tis just a little while ago That blizzard keen was blowing, At morn we from our windows peeped To see if it was showing. Now fields are green and nature fair Is full of animation, And folks begin to wonder where They'll go for their vacation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

Early Economizing. His face has 8 look as if famine had traced Upon it the lines of privation, And one would suppose he devoutly embraced The rigors of Lent's regulation But no-the fact is he's already in haste Saving up for the summer vacation.
 Boston Budpef
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

SATURDAY. APRIL 21, 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09

lobdl.-.. lSZ
The Democrats look for the needed As
votes to these four doubtful States, which
they carried in 1884. but which are of the
most doubtful class this year:
Connecticut. New Jersey ...........9
Indiana. .15 New York.. ........36
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09
Why They Dodge.

Why is it that the Democratic party, hay
ing adopted platform, which with its quail
fications, must be admitted by every intelli-
gent and unprejudced observer to be decla-
ration of war upon our protective system, is
now trying TO run away from the issue
Why is it that the Portland Argus, having in
the first fresh moments of the campaign de-
nounced protection as robbery, is now COM
ing out with its eyes full Of tears of enthusi-
asm in favor Of peoples tariff" Why is
it that the Bangor Commercial vociferously
denies that.it is for free trade with one
breath and with the other cries "sick 'em''
to Free Trader Mills, Farmer Allen and the
other d,eriers of protection? If you ask
either Of these papers these questions, they
will answer you in Greek or evade an an
swer altogether. But the question may be
truthfully and simply answered by little
and simple problem in mathematics. There
are 40l votes in the Electoral college, and to
elect a President it plainly takes POI. Now
how are the Democrats to get these 201 votes
To start with they have the solid South with
votes in the Electoral College as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09
The Lewiston Gazette still refuses to correc1

The Lewiston Gazette still refuses to correct
Its Misrepresentation concerning the farm
ing towns of Androscoggin county. The
other day 1t claimed to show by the census
that from 1870 TO 1880 their valuation de-
creased nearly 100000 When the PRESS
pointed out that it had been comparing the
gold values of 1880 withthe greenback values
of 1870, and that therefore its conclusions
were erroneous, and that the real fact was
that three towns had gained over $4,000 in
valuation In the years referred to, the Gazette
neither made the correction nor did it dis
pute the accuracy Of our figuring. Yet the
Gazette is constantly proclaiming in stento-
rian tones that 1t is fearless and frank and
that all the papers that support protection
are deceitful and desperately wicked.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09

Now all of these States but Indiana are
strong protectionist States, and Indiana is
the State which, of all the four, they have
the least show Of carrying. With Harrison
as a candidate Indiana iSalmost surely Re-
publican. To get the As votes needed to sup
plement the vote of the free trade South the
Democrats must then, without Indiana, car
~ all three of the protectionist States of
Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.
Either one of these three States, with Indi-
ana, will give the election to Harrison. All
three are great manufacturing common
wealths. and all three are politically very
doubtful, Connecticut in particular having
given Cleveland but 1876 more votes than
Blaine in 1884. 1t is not difficult, then, to
see why the Democrats are trying to run
away from their free trade position in the
North. They are afraid of protectionist sem
timent in States which they mrst capture to
ensure to themselves another four years of
power and spells. Perhaps, too, they may
be afraid of rapidly strengthening senti-
ment in West Virginia, where the growth of
new industries is working such political
revolution that the Democratic margin is
very narrow and growing narrower each
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09

The Bangor Commercial in response to a
question by the PRESS. says it sis neither in
favor of free trade nor of war tariff in time
of peace" This is somewhat evasive, as the
question the PRESS asked was whether it
was for free trade or protection. But the
Commercial further says that it subscribes
to the doctrine 80 admirably laid down by
President Cleveland in his December mes
sage to Congress-" What is that doctrine?
All the English papers say it is the free trade
doctrine. Henry George says tits the free
trade doctrine. Apparently then the Com
mercial is for free trade. Then why did 1t
declare that the removal fthe tariff on lum-
Der would be a gratuitous injustice to the
people of Mainep The lumber tariff Is a
protective tariff, and consequently the re-
moval Of that tariff was in accordance with
the doctrine of free trade.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09
A new CARD TOTHE PUBLIC
The best advertisement for article quality the
consideration is price,

Cuticura .......... 10, SITS per doz.
Kinds Honey and Almond Cream. ...........
And an immense stock Of Tooth, Nail and
Toilet Articles too numerous to mention.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09
CURRENT COMMENT.

A THRILLING SIGHT.
[Zion's Advocated
To have seen Sheridan In one of his great
battles was a sight than which nothing
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09

CITY ADVERTISEMENT.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09

Is one of the stalwart Republicans OF WARD
2, and will undoubtedly prove STRONG
candidate with the voters.
The nominees for Judge Of Probate MI
Henry c, Peabody; for Sheriff, Mr.. lsaiah D
Webb and for County Treasurer, MI James
M. Webb, are the present incumbents OF
those offices, and their denomination by accla-
nation is the best tribute that can be paid to
their ability and faithfulness as public offi'
al
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09

The extraordinary influx of Italians into
this country has, it appears, not less extra
ordinary cause. When the capital of Italy
was removed to Rome few years ago, there
was great influx of officials, employees, spec
ulators and hangers-on such as are attracted
by the presence of gay court. Rome was
comparatively small city, and the sudden
arrival of these new inhabitants sent up the
price OF rents and real estate to point that
caused an unprecedented amount of building.
1t Is said that there are now in the new
quarters of Rome unoccupied houses enough
to accommodate from one hundred and fifty
to two hundred thousand inhabitants. All
told there are only about three hundred
thousand inhabitants In Rome, which is a
city without manufactures, trade or port.
These unprecedented building operations
called to the city numerous laborers from
the country. The prospect Of earning TWEEN
ty-fye or fifty cents day was irresistible to
the agricultural laborers, whose daily wages
are not over ten cents day ON such days as
are not national or church holidays or rainy.
For thousands Of these men Rome furnished
employment until the collapse of the build
ing operations came. This threw them out
of employment, and the army of working
men became hungry mob, clamoring for
bread and work and listening with ominous
readinasst to the insidiass1 azGGftam g,tgerfhenr
first tried sending them back to the country
hamlets whence they came; but their old
homes were broken up and the only result
was such dissemination Of the disturbing
elements that they were even more trouble
some than at Rome, where they could be
controlled by troops. The colonies which
Italy has been trying to get in Africa are
not ready for occupancy; and in this dilem-
ma King Humbert's advisers have turned to
America, and it is said that the Italian gov
eminent is furnishing funds for the convey
ance Of its starving population to America.
A well informed correspondent writing
from Rome. says that within the next few
weeks, greater influx of Italian immigrants
may be looked for in this country than has
yet been seen. The Congressional inyesti-
eating committee has evidently taken the
subject Of pauper immigrants in hand none
too soon.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09

lOtdl. ..-.-..-....-. ). 100
This is the strength of the solid South,
where the free trade ideas of the old slave
holding aristocracy yet dominate public sem
timent. But this strength lacks As votes of
enough to elect the President. Where are
those As votes to be obtained? Not certainly
in these States, which threw 1872 votes for
Blaine and protection in 1884; and which
this year will unaided bring Harrison within
10 votes of election:
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09
SEWALL SAFETY CAR HEATING co
DIVIDEND NO. 3.

A QUARTERLY dividend OF one per cent. has
n been this day declared payable on and after
August 20, $685. TO stockholders on record al
clos of business August 10, 1888.
Transfer books will close August 10, and reopen
August %, 1888. c. b. STR0UT, Treasurer.
Portland, Me-, July 10, 1888. jly16eodim
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-09
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING. AUG. Q.

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