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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17
Pullman's Summer Palace,

In the construction of his palatial summer home on his island in the St. Lawrence river, near Alexandria Bay, George NJ. Pullman, of Chicago, has provided for the perfect preservation of the room in rough structure of the early days in which Gen. Grant slept while MT. Pullrnan's guest The cottage if to be built around the room, but the dead soldiers old quarters will remain unchanged in every particular, including the furniture Crank Leslie's
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17

FOUR Chicago printers started on June 8 to explore Trinity river, which runs about 400 miles through an unknown and unexplored part of Texas. One of them dragged himself out of the wilderness yes terday in dying state. He reports that he left two of the companions to their fate, and that the fourth was dead and buried. The tale of their sufferings reads more like one of Rider Haggards romances than the description of d trip in civil iZed state
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17
NY, &NE. Railroad Time Table

Trains Leave Waterbury as Folowsi: Boston-7.3O m, l. 3.40pm Return S.30 a m, 3 p m. Providence-730 a. m.; loo. 34 D. m. Return, 9 15 a. m.; 3 50 ?. m. New YOrk-S.0O a. m.: 1.55 D. m. Return S.54 a.. m.; 3.3S p. Worcester-7.3 30 a. m; LOO, D. m. Return GAS, 930 a. m. Norwich-7.3O a. m.; 100, $40 D. m. Return S.95, 10.42 a. m.; 2.35 p. m. New London-7.3o a. m.; 100, $40 p. m
 Return, 7.55, 1905 a m.; 200 p. m. Putnam-130 a. pl.: 1.O0, $40 D. m. Return, S,15, 1O.45 a. m Willimantic-13o a, m; 100, 8.4o p. m. Return. 9.10. Il .32 a. m.; 525 p. m. springdeld-7,3o 900 a. m; $40 p. m. Return, 7.30 a. m.; 320 D. m. New Haven-Via Plainville, T.30 a. 1OOp Retuln 11O4 a. m., 400 P. m Hartford-7.30, 900 a. m.; l .O0, $40, 8.o0p m
 Return 6.35, 10. 40 a. m.; 35 4.15, GAO p. m New Britain 30, goo a. m; 100 $40, 500 p. m.
 Return, 6.55, 1l.O4 a. m.; 1253 4.8S, 6 5S pm Plainville-7.30, 800 a. m.; 1. .O0. $40 500 D. m
 Return, '.U', u15 a. m.; log. 4.50, 7.06 p. m. Forestvile-7.30, 900 8. m.; $40, 500 D. m.
 Return, 7.12 Il 20 a. m; fl. .05, 454, f.. .12 pm. Bristol-73O 900 a. m.; 1OO $40, 500 D. m.
 Return, 7.19, 11.26 a. m.; 1.14, 800 7.1S p. m '. Terryville-730 800 a. m.; LOO, $40, 500 p. m.
 Return, T.30, l1.37 a. m.; 1.25, 5.1l, TBS p. m Waterville-730 a. m.; $40, 500 D. m.
 Return, 7.4S, 11.55 a. m. 2 7.45 p. m Union City-fS00 a. m; f.. .O5. f5. .3S D. m.
 Return. fS.42 a. m.; fig. 10, f14S D. m. Towantic-fS00 00 a. m.: f. .O5. .3S p. m.
 Return, fS.32, 1152 a. m.; f7.3S p. m. SOuthford-S.O0 a. m; 1.55, 2 .O5, 5.3S D. m.
 Return, S.2S, II. a. m.; 1926, 7.31 D. m, Hawleyvile~-S.00 a. m. 1.55. 2.05, 5.3S D. m.
 Return, 7.5i, 9.45 1159 a. m.: 7.0i D. m Danbury-S.00 a. m.; 1.55, 205, 5.SS D. m
 Return, TAO, 9.1o, Il, ,45 a. m.; 6.50 D. m Brewsters-S00 a. m.; 1.55, 205 D. m Return, GAS, 11.25 a. m.; 6.30 D. m Fishkill on Hudson-S.O0 a. m.; 1.55 E. m Return, 1905 a. m.; 505 D. m.
 A, c. KENDALL, Gen'l Pass Agent. Boston c. H. PLATT, supt., Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17

DANIEL LEE, one of the hermit Lee brothers, who for thirty years have lived in a tumbledown shanty few miles east of Plainfeld, N. J., died on Wednesday last. Although living in abject poverty, the brothers were worth over $500, ,OOO. Frazer Lee, the remaining brother, is in feeble health and will not long survive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17

THE plan adopted by the Meriden drug gists of keeping open only two hours on Sunday and selling only medicines, did not work. Two Sundays satisfied the dealers that the public did not favor the scheme, and it is probable that next Sun day all the druggists will keep open as usual, and sell everything before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17

THE failure of the Chicago convention to nominate Blaine is said to have knocked the foundation from under the new repub- ican paper that was about to be inflicted upon Waterbury, and J. Henry Morrow re- joices accordingly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17

THE discouraging news from General Sheridan's sick room is received with regret. There are few men in the country whose death would be more universally NonQuitt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17

BETWEEN June 12 and July 12 no less than. 35, $50 Italian emigrants landed at Castle Garden. Most of them were des titute, and had to be temporarily fed by to America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17

Ir is stated on the authority of the Phila- delphia Press that cigarettes are kept for sale in some of the school stores expressly for the purpose of catching the trade of small boys, who may be seen smoking in troops as they go along the streets to their homo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17

IT is estimated at the post office depart ment, that the deficiency in the revenues of the postal service for the fiscal year just ended, will be about $4,000,000. Last year it was something over s, 5,5O0,O0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17
See Rubey's adv, End page.

See Rubey's adv, End page. First freight over new Meriden R. R. Hams from Bartholomew x Go. for w. N. Ladd
 We need a few more names for our No ? $50.00 Watch Club.
 D. 0. Calender & Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17
Wn. H. Collins,
- DEALER IN

Fine Teas, Coffees and Groceries. Best Flour at lowest prices. Choice Liquors for family use at wholesale prices. Full line of popular brands of Cigars,
 135 So. Main St, Opp. Grand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17
 FASCINATION.

As lamps burn silent with unconscious light, So modest ease in beauty shines most bright; Unaiming charms with edge resistless fall, And she who maars no mischief does 1t all
 Aaron Hill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM
LOCATION OF BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOXES. 6-EXchange Place. 14-East Main Street and Wolcott Road. 15-COr. Cherry and East Man 23-Iron Bridge, West Main 24-Waterbury Brass Co. (privatcl 25-Corncr Johnson and W&te;ylle. 2G-Corner Prospect and Grove 27-,Junc. North Main Grove and North Elm 32-Cor. Washington and south Main. 3t-Watcrbury Buckle Co. (privatc' 35-Bencdict & Bunhaln Co, (private 3G-Waterbury Watch Co. (privatc) 3S--Cor. Grand and south Main. 312-Correr Meadow and Bank. 314-Corner Meadow and Cedar. 321-Plume 6 Atwood Co., Qriyatc) 323-IIolmeS, Booth X Iayicns Qrivatc) 324-No. 1, Engine House. 42-COrner Union and Franklin 43-ScCviu Mfg. Co. (prNatel 45-CUrner Clay and Mill 46-No Engine House. 4T-CoTcr Dublin and Dculittlc Alley 2S-Waterbury Manufacturing Company, priv. 47-Corncr of Doolitlc Alley and Dublin st. 4-Co.ner Willow. and West Nam 325-Corncr simon and Burnhtm Sts.
 Policemen have keys.
 INSTRUCTIONS To KEY HOLDERS. 10 give tln tlIltln tlt n tllN door. pail the hook down once and let gn, then close the door Do not pull the hook if the fire bell CT small bel ill the box is striking, as that indicates an alarn has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the ar. rival of an officer of the Fire Department. who will Relcuse 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 tine alarm from the box nearest the fire.
 Key Holders upon changing the. locations will please leave word with the Chief Engineer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-17

RECEIPTS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
OFFICIAL CALL.
Democratic County Convention for
National Purposes.

A convention of the democracy of
Travis county is hereby called to meet at
the court house on Saturday, May y,
1888, at 10 O'Clock a. m, to elect delegates
to the Fort Worth state convention and
yention.
The Fort Worth convention will con-
vene May %, 1888, for the consideration
of den ocratic principles and policies, the
selection of representatives. to the grand
council of the democratic party of the
United States, the ep pointment of presi-
Dental electors, and generally fer placing
Texas in proper relations with the ma
tional democratic organization.
The chairman of the executive commit
tees of the county precincts are requested
to call primary meetings in irres pectiSe
precincts for the purpose of tlecting
delegates TO the county convention. l
recommend that these meetings shall be
held at 2 O'Clock p. m, Saturday, May 3.
The chairman of precinct No. 3 will
call similar meetings in all the wards of
the city of Austin. 1t is suggested that
these ward meetings may be more con-
veniently held at night, say at s O'Clock.
The regular biennial convention, to
select candidates for the various county
Offices, to appoint delegates to the state
nominating convention, the judicial and
senatorial conventions, aud for other
purposes, will be convened in the sum-
mer, at time of more general leisure
Formal notice will be given hereafter.
Under our system of government, and
upon any ra'iOHSl theory which may be
applied to the action of parties, all power
resides in the peoole. We have no mon.
arch in this country, but every citizen is
by right, part of the geaeral governing
force in respect to all thi g5 which may
not be most advantagsously lett to his
personal self govern ment.
The citizen, however humbl- his st ton,
is our true pt litical unit; the primary, QUE
first political body, and in it every citiz IN
is a legislator. To do eT d to bear his
part thereia is not so much privilege az
it is a right end duty.
We expect that our democratic meetings
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
ARKANSAS PASS AND THE MOUTH OF THE
BRAZOS

The eyes of the capitalists of the state
are being turned to two points on our
coast line, Arkansas Pass and the mouth OF
the Brazos. Already large moneyed COR
portion is backing each place as a deep
water port. At Arkansas Pass new sys-
tenn is to be put into use, and, by means
of piers, ample harbor facilities are to be
secured, it is thought. As to the mouth
of the Brazos, no definite plan has yet
been perfected or commenced, but large
moneyed interests are behind that point,
and harbor there will be q thing
of the future. Austin, because of
her late railroad deal, will be more init
mately connected with Arkansas Pass, and
at this time has peculiarly interest in see
| ing a harbor established there. The
money for the development of both these
ports is put up by private parties, and
the state in every way should encourage
such investments. We do not abandon
the belief that the best way for Texas to
approach congress for aid in developing
her facilities for dealing in ocean traffic is
for her to ask congress to lump it's appro-
priations and, at one and the came time,
give some particular point enough to
complete work at that place. The
efforts of these private corporations
at Arkansas Pass and the mouth
of the Brazos will demonstrate which of
the two points are better suited for such
a port as Texas must have. If either one
proves that il can be developed into a
port, commodious and fully up to the re-
quirements of our needs, a better port
than Galveston or other points, then that
place should be selected by the state, and
to it should be turned all the United States
government aid that is now parceled ont
in meager driblets, inadequate to the end
of yielding any permanent benefit to the
state. This would be busness-like way
of settling question with which politics
should have nothing to do. Ii is a method
that appeals to the solid and substantial
interests of the state interests that, after
all, will regulate the question and bend the
politicians to their will. The sooner the
test of these two points is made, the bet
ter for the state and all that section of the
great west that must drain through Texas
to the gulf and old ocean.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
THE LEGISLATURES WORK.

The subjects to be placed before thu
legislature that convenes on Monday, arr
grave ones. To reduce the surplus, ye
to do it wisely and with due regard tt
proper economy and the merits OF eacf
appropriation, will be no easy task. Inc
inspection and reception of the caplto
will require but little time. The STATE
some months ago paid out considerable
money 10 three expert architects for a
thorough and critical examination OF
that building. They reported it to be
magnificent structure, only pointing out
few defects, all of which, 1t Is under
stood, have been corrected The state
he's all during the course of the construc'
ton of the building had in its employ, to
inspect in its interest the work that was
being doLe, and to see that it strictly
conformed TO the requirements OF the
specifications, two commissioners and q
most competent superintendent. These
gentlemen have carefully watched, to-
gether with the capitol board, the growth
Of this colossal structure, and their report
must, to very great degree, bind the
state and stand as its action.
The questions that will absorb the time
of tho session, are the tax and school
questions. What will be done iu these
matters other than to give present relief
to the school teachers, will depend largely
upon what scope is given or what lines OF
procedure are marked out IN the gov
ernor's message. As to whether any radi.
cal or fundamental changes in the school
and tax laws will result it is premature
to hazard an opinion until that message
is seer. Ono of the most important mat
ters tibet will be before the legislature is
the geological bureau. That bill pro
viding for such bureau will pass at this
session Will hardly be questioned, the
only matter remaining in doubt beirg the
amount of the appropriation the state will
make for such yitaIly important
measure. The time is at bend for action,
and the state expects very valuable SER
vices from this session of the legislature.
It's members, all of them, have had expert,
ence in lawmaking; they will organize
quickly, and returns will begin to come
in within q week or ten days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

reached at O'Clock. On Tuesday,
in a special train, the party
visited Ingleside and Arkansas City,
the terminal apoints OF the Arkansas
Pass road, returning to Corpus Chflst''
Tuesday night. From this city Col. Geo.
w. Brackinridge took the party IN MS
Yacht to Arkansas Pass, where careful
examination of the pass and Its sur
roundings and of the government plans
and works was made. Messrs. j. L.
Savage, the government engineer IN
charge, and D. NJ. Picton, the superln-
tepdent for the government contractors,
were very accommodating, and furnished
the party with much valuable lrtorma-
ton and afforded them every facility for
making thorough investigation. AT the
pass the party were transferred to a
couple of steam tugs and car
ried to Rockport where they spent
the night on Wednesday. Rockport Is
one of the prettiest places on the Iexas
coast, and her people are as hospltable as
can be found anywhere. The town is 10
Gated on an elevated plateau fronting
Arkansas bay, and the immense live oak
trees scattered everywhere ard profusion
of beautiful shrubberyin every yard lend
peculiarly attractive appearance to the
place. The soil is rich, and will produce
anything. The party were very favor
ably impressed with Arkansas Pass, and
all expressed themselves as convit ced
that deep water could be obtained
there at small cost. On the return trip
your corr. spondent took occasion to in
terview several members of the party es
to the best method of proceeding to get
deep water at the Pass without the delays
which usually attend such enterprises
Hor. Barnett Gibbs, of Dallas, Mr.
John r. Hoxie and Mr.. R. E, Maddox and
other gentlemen of Fort Worth, we're OF
the opinion that the best plan was to Or
ganize a company and take up the work
when the present government apPro-
priation is exhausted, and finish ii
in accordance with the government plans
and under government supervision with
the ur Outstanding that Whit the work is
done and the required depth of water Sc
cured the government will pay to the
company a certain sum of money. In
other words, the plan proposed would be
SON ewhat similar to that adopted by
Captain Eads in opening the mouth of
the Mississippi river.
Mr.. Lott, the president of the Arkansas
Pass road and Col. Geo. w. Brackin-
ridge, of San Antonio, both thought
that was the best plan to adopt for imme-
diate r, suts, that deep water could be Sc
cured in this way in reasonably short
time, whereas if the people wait for gov
eminent appropriations, it might be two
years or longer before a harbor is secured.
The amount necessary to put
permanent deep water at Arkansas
Pass WAS variously estimated,
at from S1,OOO,OOO to 100000. The
party were unanimous in their opinion
that Ararsls Pass would be the future
gres eeaport Of Texas, ard it is under
stood that steps have already been taken
TO organize the company, and that as
much as 100000 have been pledged 10
back the enterprise and carry i5through.
X X
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
THE DEADLOCK BROKEN.

After getting into our hands the million
dollars indemnity clsims-which, two
wears ago. seemed improbable-Texans
should be the last to say anything against
the Fiftieth congress. Bat really the
niue day deadlock in the house, which
was only broken yesterday, does appear to
have been reckless waste of time. There
may sometimes be virtue IN the policy OF
obstruction, but when it is at so vast an
expense to the pockets of the people, be-
sides staving off important and necessary
legislation, as in the present instance, its
propriety becomes at least doubtful.
The deadlock just broken in the house
the prolongation of the legislative day OF
Wednesday, April 4-was, considering its
length, one of the remarkable
incidents of the present session
To the democrats must be accorded the
credit for breaking the nine days tie-up,
Mr.. Cox fdemocrat), of New York, made a
motion of adjournment yesterday, which
was defeated by 100 to 131, but, when the
stragglers had been brought in, it was
fnallycarried by 14S to 1877, which ended
the protracted legislative day.
The deadlock having thus been broken
at last the house can now enter upon the
of the tariff and other i'm
portaut Issues. 1t is about time for it to
do so, and, if necessary, let the direct tax
bill rest till next session,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
ON THE UPGRADE.

Elsewhere we reprint an editor rial from
the San Antonio Express, headed "Team
Work" 1t undertakes Austin's size and
capital, but in other respects hits the nail
on the head exactly. Austin is at last
aroused; she has been rejuvenated, re-
yivified, and she has shot ten years ahead
in the last ten months. Old things are
done away and new things are at hand.
We have made ourselves known to the
world; our praise and name are being
heralded throughout the length and
breadth of the union. We are
numbered among the live and
active cities of the country. But
We are not satisfied with our present ad-
vantages, we are reaching out after more
wealth, more business and greater popu-
lation. Realizing that a line of railroad
to the southeast, through the most fertile
part of the state, to the gulf, would be an
inestimsble benefit to Us, we have raised
the funds necessary to its securement.
From this time forth Austin means strict
business. The old and the young, the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
THE BREWERS STRIKE.
The Trouble at Chicago Among the Mai
sters Coming to an End.

The Trouble at Chicago Among the Malt
sters Coming to an End.
CHICAGO, April 1.-THE brewers strike
is rapidly frazzling out. New men are
arriving in large numbers to take the
place OF the strikers, and it is thought
that by tonight all vacancies that now
exist will be filled. No trouble has
been experienced with the strikers, and
all accounts of conflicts occurring we're
groundless. The members of the strikers
press committee would give no reason
why the English branch of the union re-
fused to stop work. This refusal, on the
part of the English-speaking brewers
and maltsters, was regarded by
the strikers as their first indication
of weakness and creates a feeling of
dependency. The English branch of the
union comprises the most conservative
members who look at the matters in an
entirely different light from the radical
members, and while, perhaps, they feel as
strongly as their German brothers about
their so called grievances, members do
not see their way clear to winning the
contest and, therefore, they will not go
Out,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

No subscription to the railroad fund has
been more liberal, il, indeed, any have
has been az generous, as that of MI. Gus
wilke. He ownes comparatively very little
property in Austin, and, while it is under
stood, as tits hoped, he intends making this
city his permanent home, yet his sub
scription ia based rather on the future
than any interests he may now have in
the city. His three thousand dollar sub
scription was an exceedingly liberal dona
ton, and the city should take measures
to retain in its midst such a valuable
citizen as Mr.. Wilke will certainly prove
TO be-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

shall be composed OF democrats, but
would prescribe no narrow rule to shut
cut any man, however he may have
thought and spoken and voted in the past.
who should propose for the future to
identify himself in good faith with the
democratic party. Those who are with
us in their sympathies should have a
hearty welcome in our councils.
Let them come without reserve or he ST.
tation and cast in their lot with us.
W. NJ. Brown,
Chairman Democratic Executive Com
mittee, Travis county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19
THE GOVERNORS WELCOME.

The reply of Governor Ross to the ad
dress of the G. A. r. yesterday was a
wholesouled, manly expression. Coming
from the governor of the state, who was
distinguished general and commander
on the confederate side, it doubtless rep
resented the sentiments of the people of
Texas at large and the soldier element OF
the south in particular. We all feel and
realize thai the war is a matter of history
only. 1t is over. The country is re-
united. The people are determined the
old friendship between the sections shall
be ablished-whstever the politi.
ticians may say. We must look forward
To look back is to court the fate of her
who was turned to pillar of salt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

making a protrected fight against this
bill. 1t is the beginning of gigantic
raid. to deplete the surplus and thereby
avoid the reduction of needless and OPP
pressiye taxes. There are other
objections to the bill, all OF
which have been given to the public
in the clear and unsnswereble statement
of Mr.. Oates. We exec edingly regret the
loss of time consequent upon this dead
lock, but the minority is in the right. 1t
is protecting the public purse and the
constitution. 1t is for the people ard
against the lobby"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-19

SENATOR CoKE's late speech on the tar'ti
is not calculated to help the MilPs senate
rial boom very materially. 1t is not
thought it was penred and spoken with
that intention. The fact is, Old Brains
does not seem to feel very secure in his
seat, and he must begin to make capital
for tho coming battle. With Coke, Mills,
Terrell, Ireland and possibly others in the
field, there should be no lack Of poll ioal
excitement this summer and fall Success
to tho winner,