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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-21
IT WAS THE COW.
The Cause of the Fright Experienced by
 WaterburX Family.

A family on East Main street, Water bury, met with quite an adventure Thurs day night after the electric lights were out and silence reigned. All of a sudden a humping noise was heard on the piazza of the house, followed by crash after crash, sounding much like the breaking of glass. The family were rudely awakened from their slumbers and it was believed that burglars were making an effort to break into the house.
 As no firearms were handy the father seized garden rake, the mother the broom and each of the children some household implement and started to put to flight the burglar.
 At each crash outside they beat a nasty retreat, but finally mustered up sufficient courage to open shutter facing the piazza when they discovered that the intruder was COW owned by one of their neighbors A large frame of plants and three hanging pots of vines lay in fragments upon the veranda, also a handsome vine of woodbine and clematis were torn from their support and a large pane of glass in one of the windows broken.
 As the family somewhat recovered from their fright that COW came in for it's ful share of punishment. The owner was notified of the facts at an early hour yes terday morning and came down hand somely in the way of damages.-New | Haven News.
 List of Letters
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-21
Weather.

For Connecticut-Faif weather, preceded by local rains on coast; warmer, variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-21
B. Shoninger & Co.

Some of the things we do for the improvement of Trade; keep only. First-Class Pianos and Or gans known everywhere as Standard Goods. We sell them at the lowest possible prices and most favorable terms. Weber, Shoninger, Emerson IS Wheelock are our leaders any one of which will in every way give satisfaction and prove source of joy in any family. Among the things do ready to buy, or lie about our neighbors goods but are willing to accord all fair valuation in the market. Neither do we have one price to of fer and another to sell by, in the case of the Shoninger Piano offered for $50 by J M. Kellogg who, when the sum was rendered him refused it promised to look at it in the future. Shonngef Pianos being ill such demand, and his supply linn ited, with poor chances of duplication, we Sug geSt, may have been the reason; although the fact remains that one minute it was for sale and the next it not The public are left to judge of the business integrity of such dealings. Lastly we manage our own business honestly, fairly and le- ultimately; pay dollar for dollar promptly; fur nsh our own Bank Vaults for Leases taken from Installment Customers without the aid of Sher- ifs to collect on the same. Thirty years standing before the people as a Company, is sufficient guarantee of our stability. Those Shoninger New Style Upright Pianos are elegant in design down. Warrant them first-class All the rest of the dealers are blowing about them which proves that they are A No 1, otherwise no abuse would be necessary. Remember an agent nev- CT runs down Piano to you unless it is source of sharp competition. Examine our Shon- finger.
 B. SHONiNGER & CO.,,
 i6t Bank Street.
 GEO. L. PELHAM, Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-21
Browns Dental Rooms,

"A East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn.
 Teeth made. Teeth filled. Teeth repaired. Teeth pivoted. Teeth cleaned. Teeth regulated. Teeth treated. Teeth extracted.
 Teeth extracted, with gas. tS All operations on the Natural Teeth done in the best manner, and the lowest prices for the best work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-21

I4ISI or LetttrS Remaining uncalled for at the postofice, Waterbury, New Haven county, Conn, for the week ending July q, 1888:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-21
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

D. c. Calender & Go.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-08

vote of the States being announced, after
the extraordinary waving of banners and
bandanas had ceased from exhaustion
and the people were too hoane to cheer.
The feature of the day, aside from the excit-
ing spectacle represented when the nominal
ton OF Thurman became a certainty was the
memorable sight OF Henry Watterson after
reporting the platform OF the conven-
ton, extending the hand Of good fellow
ship to his antagonist, Senator German.
The Marylander moved by the calls of the
thousands looking down from all sides
took the proilercd palm gracefully. 1t was
atableau, evidently not prearranged, and
though lasting but a moment, was an in
cident which formed the subject of
much good natured bantar and discussion.
The many other interesting details of the
convention can best be learned from the
following verbatim report Of the proceed
inps
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-08

present for passage this resolution, adopted
unanimously by the committee on rcsolu-
tons, coming TO il for passage from n
great political organization, vocing not
only their sentiments, but, rs | bolicvc,
the sentiments of all true Americans;
Resolved, That We express our cordial sympathy
with the struggling people Of all nations IN their
enorS 10 secure for themselves the ncstimahlc
blessings oi self government aud civil and religious
liberty Applause And we especially declare
our sympathy with the efforts OF those noble
patriots who led 10y Gladstone lapplauscl aud Tar
nell lappnusol have conducted their grand aud
perfect contest Tor home rule In Ireland. lEnthus
Hstic applause.
The Chairman motion il upon the
adoption of the resolution. All in favor
OF the motion will say aye, Those opposed
say no. (Thc motion was unanimously
adopted
~ HONOR or HENDRICKS.
Mr.. c. w. Baker of Ohio-Mr. Prcsi-
President, in memory of Thomas \. Hen
bricks, and in the name OF Ohio, | ask
unanimous consent 10 offer these rcsolu'
tons OF respect
The resolution was read by the secretary
rs follows:
The Democracy Of the nation In convention MS
the ii uuguisbcd services OF Hon TGoma, ! lien.
bricks grdi apphu.cl Ia his party aud his couu.
Try, lie Was 10 fearless leader distinguished
statesman, ~ pure patriot In the administration
NJ all public trusts hC acted with honor aud hdel
lty, We tcud'r To Mrs Hendricks lu her hcrca,C
mont the Hiivvtlouutv inspect and sympathy OF the
Democracy oi the United states Appausc.l
The Chairman-ln respect to the mem
DRY OF one OF the greatest OF Democrats,
those OF YOU gentlemen Of the convention
IN favor of the passing OF this resolution
will please rise.
The entire convention arose.
The Chair-Thc resolution is unani-
mously adopted.
Tho chair desires to state that the chair
man OF the committee on resolutions am
nouncos that there was q slight mistake in
saying that the committee were unani-
nous, because from at least part Of the
platform, Mr.. Cooper, Of New York. dis.
scnts. With that exception there was
perfect unanimity in the committee.
Mr. O'liricu, Of Minnesota, here made
violent efforts 10 attract the attention OF
OF the chair, calling at the top OF his voice.
"Mr Chnirmuu'N
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-08

The Authoritative statement Of the
Pnriy's issues and Principles.

The Chair-rhe chair is advised that the
committee on resolutions is now ready TO
report Iprcscnt Mr.. Henry Watteron,
Of Kentucky.
Mr.. Waitenon, who was standing be.
side the chairman, then said: Mr. Chair
man, have the honor 10 report the rcso-
luiions agreed upon unanimously lchecrsl
by the platform committee.
The Chair-Thc resolutions will be read
by the clerk Of the convention. Gentle
men, now please give your perfect atten-
ton.
The clerk then read the platform as FOL.
lows
THE PLATFORM.
The Democratic party Of the United
States in national convention assembled
rcnews the pledge OF It's fidelity TO Demo-
cratic faith and rcailirns the platform
adopted by It's representatives IN conycn-
lion Of 1884, and indorscs the views cx-
pressed by President Cleveland in bis last
earnest message 10 Congress ~ the correct
Interpretation Of that platform upon the
issue OF tariff reductions; and also in
dorscs the efforts OF our Democratic repre-.
sentatiycs In Congress TO secure a rcduc.
ton In taxation.
Chief among iis principles Of party faith
are maintenance Of an indissoluble union
OF free and indcstructible States, now about
20 enter upon its second century OF unex-
ampled progress and ronown; devotion TO
a plan OF government regulated by q writ
ten constitution strictly specifying every
granted power and expressly reserying 20
the States aud people the entire ungranled
residue Of power; the encouragement Of q
Jealous popular vigilance, directed TO all
who have been chosen for brief terms 10
execute the laws, and arc charged with the
| duty Of preserving peace, encouraging
equality and establishing justice.
Tho Democratic party welcomes an ex-
acting scrutiny Of the administration Of the
executive power, which four years was
committed TO the trusts In the election OF
Grover Cleveland President Of the United
States, and II challenges the most
searching inquiry concerning It's fidelity
and devotion 10 the pledges which invited
the suiTmges Of the people.
During most critical period Of our
financial aflaiB resulting from over taxa
ton, the anomalous condition OF our cur.
rcncy and q public debt unmaturcd, II
has, by the adoption Of wise and conscr.
yatiye course, not only ayericd \ disaster,
but greatly promoted the prosperity oil the
people.
II has reversed the improyidcnt and I'M
wise policy OF the Republican party touch.
ing the public domain. and has reclaimed
from corporations and syndicatcs, alien
and domestic, aud restored 10 the people
nearly 100 900 ACRES Of land, to
DO sacredly held as homesleads foI
our citizens. While carefully guard
log the interest 10 the principles oil Justice
sad equity, II has paid out more pensions
and bounlles 10 the soldiers and sailoa ol
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-08

bate, and until on u formal ballot, the rep
rescntatiyes Of three out Of the four pivotal
States Connecticut, New Jersey and New
York-had firmly and calmly put them
selves on record rs believing the old
Roman the strongest man in the party
where strength was most needed, that the
Convention threw itself into the long pre-
dicted ecstacy Of enthusiasm. Up TO thai,
moment the issue had been doubtful. For
thc first day since the opening Of the con-
vention, the galleries were not unanimous
for Thurman.
SUPPORTERS or GRAY
were bobbing up everywhere, and huge
strcamers Of his colon were dangling from
every railing. The renewal Of the boom
Tor Gray inspired new life in the support
ers Of Gen. Black, and in the spccch.mak-
ing which followed, the Thurman orators,
with their long.sct speeches, were In pain
: -7hl contrastw with their opponents, whose
bright, impromptu sayings were exactly
fitted 10 the moment. The labored effort
Of Tarpoy, the Californian, Humans
chief spokesman, excellent at another
time, led of the list in this unfortunate
respect. Instead Of the tumultuous unani-
nous audience he had with good reason
counted upon, the big wcsicrner had to
lace lively opposition among the specta-
tors and frame Of mind among the de-
legates that seemed nearly as could be
purely judicial. make matters worse,
camo
RiSoiSt HcH FOR BLACK,
right at this crit luncture, from Patcr.
Don, Of Colorado OF the readiest and
most captivating eakes In the conyen'
Hon. Voorhees,, VI Indiana, fercely fol-
Iowed up the advantage gained, turning u
al TO Gov Gray. Then Kentucky, with
telling force, seconded the nomination OF
the man from Indiana Bets were offered
o. even terms by on.lookers tina, Thurman
would be killed of by the opposition, and
never be the nominee Of the party. The
Thurman delegates were now alive to the
danger and showed their alarm by send
ing TO the platform such orators as Raines
Of New York, and Daniel, Of Virginia
They ,temmed the tide rs best they could
but /, was not until the balloting was IA
sundcr way, and New York had cast he
|otc solid az Tor Thurman that there wa
q change Of front In the convention rs
Whole. The general understanding had
Boon that New York would hold back I'M
III all the other States had voted. II wa
dc turn Of tile opposition 10 be takei
shaek. Pennsylvania now swung int
turn solidly with SIXTY Thurman votes
The land Aide began In jay.
TIE DOMINATION
Mas literally made by reclamation. tn
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-08
TIE VERBATIM REPORT.
The Important Proceedings of the Last
Day of the session.

ST.. Louis, Mo-, June AT 1880 a. m.
nearly all the delegates were in their seats,
and Chairman Collins, after rapping for
order, said: The convention will be in
order. The gentlemen will please take
their Seats Gentlemen in the aisles will
please take seats. After waiting several
minutes for the gentlemen 10 do as re-
quested, Chairman Collins announced that
prayer would be offered by the Rev. Il. g..
Barank, of st. Louis. The Rev. DIR. Barank
offered the following prayer:
THE PRAYER
Almighty and ever blessed Lord, who
art the maker OF all things, and the father
OF all our mercies, We desire this day 10
remember thy bcnlits, and to bless thee for
all thy goodness 10 us. We adore thee as
the God Of providence, and as the God OF
our salvation as revealed in the gospel OF
thy son. We worship thee as our God, the
God OF our fathers, the God Of our people
We recognize thy good hand in all the
volume OF history. We bless thee for this
goodly land which We possess for this
free government under which we live, and
for our marvellous progress in all the Gle
ments OF wealth and power, and intclli-
gcnce, and influence among the nations OF
the earth; for all the blessings which thou
hast bestowed, and for all the disasters and
trials which thou hast overruled for
our good. And now, o, God, help
us 10 realize the responsibility
which rests upon us who live
in these times and who are the heirs OF
these blessings. o God, save us, We be-
seech thee, from foolish pride, from self.
glorying, from iorgciiulness OF thee, from
political corruption, from sectional strife.
Make us a united people, truly patriotic
people, people worthy OF our magnificent
estate and our grand opportunities; PEG.
pie loving Righteousness aud hating ini-
guilty, a people whose God is the Lord.
We pray thy blessing upon the President
OF the United States and the Governors OF
the different commonwealth, and upon
our National aud State Legislatures, upon
who are in authority, 10 the end that We
may live pious and pcaccablc lives in all
godlincss and honesty. We pray thy
blessing upon this great convention here
assembled, whose members arc gathered
from every quarter Of our great country;
q God, be thou In their midst this day.
and do thou help these men in the impor-
tant matters in which they are engaged.
DO thou guide their thoughts and sway
their feelings In the consideration Of the
great questions aud difficulties which are
before them, 80 that there may be entire
harmony, so that their will may be accom-
plishcd through them and such measures
be- adopted and action taken rs shall be
for the good Of our entire country; for the
advancement Of all its diversified interests
and for the glory OF thy great name. These
iayors We ask for Jesus sake. Amen"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-08
Declares That Cleveland Inter
preted the Platform Of 1884.
Strong Resolution Passed Roc
ommending the Mills Bill.
Not a Dissenting Voice Raised
Against tho Platform.
Tho Eloquent Speeches OF Nomination
Patterson, Tarpey, Voorhees,, Dam
iels, Raines aud others-Miscel-
laneous Resolutions-Ad-
journment Sine Die.

T. LOUIS. Mo-,
June. T. Contrary
to all expectations,
the spirit OF the
Democratic nation
al convention today
In nominating for
Vice-Presldent Al
len q. Thurman,
was delibentive,
not sentimental IL
was not until after
hours Of earnest de-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-08

THE OLD ROMAN.
The Bandana Thrown to the Breeze.
Allen G.. Thurman the Democratic
Nominee for ce-President.
He is Accorded the Honor on the
First Ballot.
Gray and Black are Proposed, But
Without Avail.
The Nomination Made Practically
by Acclamation.
accepted by the Convention With
Frantic Enthusiasm,
Indiana Quick to Indorse the Nomi-
nation Heartily.
WISCONSIN Leads the Merry Dance
Of Wild Delight.
The Platform Reported by Mr.. Wat
terson, of Kentucky.
He Begins by Commencing 1t to Az
Democrats.
He Shakes Hands on 1t With Cor
man, of Maryland.
Il Demands an Immediate Reduc-
ton of the Surplus
Ey Reducing Taxes on the Neces-
r saries of Lite.
II Declares That Cleveland Inter
N preted the Platform Of 1884.
A Strong Resolution Passed Roc
ommending the Mills Bill.
Not Dissenting Voice Raised
Against tho Platform.
Tho Eloquent Speeches OF Nomination
Patterson. Tarpey, Voorhees,, Dam
iels, Raines aud others-Miscel-
lanoous Resolutions-Ad-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-08

Indiana Quick to Indorse the Nomi-
nation Heartily.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-08

Ey Reducing Taxes on the Neces-
saries OF Lite.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-06-09
Wonderful Printing Machine.

The .4n,erican Boobn,aker describes
machine which takes in paper at one
end and turns out completely bound
books ut the other at tho rate of 8, 900
copies an hour. There are three great
iron cylinders, segmental in form and
each having a diameter of six feet, and
weighing shout three tons each. On
one of these are the forms which do tho
printing in quadruple series. the other
two acting solely as impression cylin-
ders. In combination with tho cylinder
carrying tho printing forms are ink
fountains. form and distributing rollers,
while In combination with the impres.
sion cylinders are novel appliances for
handling automatically. revising. as
sembling. folding, covering and deliv-
ering the complete books. This remark
able contrivance requires eight tons Of
paper, with corresponding amount of
printing ink. and this it turns into
books in a single day, and it requires
twelve box-cars. of $4,000 pounds Ca
pacity each, to transfer the output for
a single week, This machine is built
in Philadelphia by It's inventor and
patentee. at whose establishment the
visitor may see In daily and nightly
operation no less than six of these
mammoth machines turning with sur
prising rapidity and regularity their
miles Of paper into printed matter
ready TOR the perusal OF the reader.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-06-09
Food for Young Chicks.


AS feed for young chicks, boiled rice
and oatmeal are very good; but MS they
are sticky it is best to stir in dry corn
meal OF some other dry meal, to make il,
easier to eat. All soft food for chicks
should be so dry as to crumble when
dropped. Soft, watery messes should
be avoided. Feed chicks when yoang
four times day, and ms soon as they
can run around well feeding coop of
laths on three sides, the fourth one
being of boards, should be placed on
each spot where there are several coops
of chicks. The spaces between the
laths should be large enough to admit
tho chicks only. Turn tho boarded
side to the south, to keep the sun oil
the food. which should be placed inside,
SO that tho chicks can get 1t when they
please. This should be cracked corn
or wheat; tho wheat is much the better,
but only enough OF all should be given,
US they will eat up clean each time
RaraI New Yorker.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-06-09
New Egg-Preserving Process.

"a new process of preserving eggs
has been discovered. said grocer to
q reporter, "and it is going to have an
important effect on the trade" The
speaker then opened an egg that
looked fresh without and within, and
explained that it had been laid months
before and subjected to the new treat
ment invented by res dent of Copcn-
hagen. The process consists in sub
jecting the eggs to u carbonc acid
bath. They are kept in hermetically-
sealed tank that is filled with carbonic
acid, and not taken out until they are
to be placed on the market. The eggs
subjected to this treatment show a
sharply-deiinod d yelk and an unchanged
white. Eggs preserved by u coating
Of lime do not maintain this condition.
Carbonic acid tanks can be made espc.
cially for shipment and eggs thus pre-.
served can be sent on long voyages. =
~ y Null and Express.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-06-09
Gum and Peppermint.

Chewing gum has come to be con.
sidered the popular cure for dyspepsia,
at least by those young DANES who
have reason to imagine that they suffer
from the III effects Of midnight suppers
and too long a series of dinner parties.
In Newport last summer peppermint
drops were introduced at y certain
point in the meal and partaken of by
every one, and at an entertainment
which was given recently, when Ice
cream was served, Jamaica ginger was
passed and q few drops recommended
To oeunteract the effects Of the ice.
When the plates were changed for the
last time Ut sgentlsmsn's dianer, given
q few nights ago. each one held tloket
Tor Turkish bath. . sad commentary
on the condition that the guests must
have been in,TM y Press. ~'-.s- -.ss
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-06-09
DELICATE FEELINGS.
Why Young Men Who Nurse Sensltivene
Are Rarely Successful.

Why Young Men VINO nurse SehsiCiVehess
Are Rarely Successful.
Many talented persons miss the road
to fortune by want of humility and
patience. They think every thing must
depend on "a good START" and unless
they can make ~ good engagement"
they will remain out of employment for
weeks and months. They miss three
things-support for that time, the
practice that keeps talents improving,
and the furnishing of the best evidence
that they are willing to work.
A man is far more like ly to be called
from an humble to more advantage
Gus position than from idleness to the
place he desires.
The trouble with many young men is
foolish pride which seems to say that
idleness is moro honorable than work.
They have very delicate feelings-it
goes "aga inst their feelings to do this
and that, when there is nothing what
ever of immortality or debasement con-
nectcd with the employment. To give
an instance, we will repeat dialogue
which took place recently.
A young man, nicely brushed up and
very genteel, entered an office, and,
with polite air, add ressed the gentle
man with--"Sir. you want young
man here. believer"
''Yes," was the reply.
"Here arc my recommendations, !"
said the young man. rs he handed u
paper certifying that he was worthy of
confidence. etc.
The gent leman read the paper. and
looked up, remarking: 1--WE should he
glad to do your friends tho compliment
OF engaging you, and therefore you
will please let me say something in res
gard TO fitness"
"What shall be expected to doP'
asked the young man.
ITO aid in the Office rs opportunity
may present. an d to pay notes and col
lect drafts, etc." was the answer.
II don't think collecting drafts would
agree with my feelings" replied the
young man.
"Well," quiet ly responded the gentle.
man, II would not advise you to any
thing against your feelings. Good
morning. p Worth and Wcdlth.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-06-09
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