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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

tanglement, but that would be impos-
 sible. She would be inevitably drawn
 in, and then Ireland would give her something to think about at home that would tax all the energies of her states men and her warriors. The people of Ireland have waited patiently for the difficulty that is to furnish them an op- portunity, and they are in . condition now to avail themselves of it that they have never before enjoyed. The United States could look with decided compla- cency on general European conflict, for of all the nations on the globe ours would be the gainer in the business it would bring to the country. That such a conflict is inevitable sooner or later seems assured, though it does not ap- pear that the beginning of hostilities is close at hand. When it comes this country will be prepared to reap the benefits accruing therefrom. x
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
CONGRESS TAKES A REST.

Congress has pulled down the blinds and shut up shop for the holidays. This is perfectly en regle and what was ex- pected by the country, even if the senate did make great bluff of working right through the time when the house would take rest. But the bluff didn't take the country had been there before.
 Congress has been in session now three weeks, and nothing of much account has been done. The senators have wearied themselves and the country in talking tariff, showing by their united and de- termined resistance to everything in the shape of amendments that they are bent on carrying out their end of the bargain with the manufacturers and monopOllsts who fried out the fat to elect Harrison. They are going to keep up taxes to the top notch where they were during the war and pile up the surplus for the Fifty first congress, which will be republican, to squander. There is not and has not been any serious thought, on the part of the republican senate, of reforming the IttIIlI' AilS1 hho" AoAA "Nh ~AAN'' the democratic house could never accept a bill built on the plan of the senate measure, and any time spent in rushing that bill through without radical amend ment is waste of time. Under the pre- sent plan it is proposed to transmit the bill to the house on the 20th of January thus allowing the house six weeks in which to discuss and consider the meas ure. This means that the bill will be buried and congress will bequeath tc General Harrison the present excessive tariff and rapidly accommodating treas ury surplus. Even if the house were dis posed to wrestle with the senate abortion the necessity of passing the appropriation bills and attending to other important legislation would prevent it from vast ing much time on what the leading re publican paper of the country called { bill. for buncombe only. Considering these facts the senators can well afford tt take the usual holiday recess without ex citing suspicion of popular uneasiness In fact the country might be very little disappointed if they would make theil holiday recess permanent one.
 The popular vote of the country las
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
THE OUTLOOK IN EUROPE.

Americans take lively interest in all that concerns the peace or disturbance of Europe, for in the event of great European war this country would be an available market whence all the contend ing countries could draw supplies. That things are shaping themselves towards war, and war on gigantic scale, seems morally certain, even though the time for hostilities be not close at hand.
 Germany and France may be expected to set the ball rolling that will lead up to great conflict of nations. There is growing sentiment in France in, favor of an early war with Germany, an many of the Parisian journals are preaching that the only way out of the present muddled condition of French political affairs IS to go to war with their northern neighbors and let the issue of the strife determine what the politics of France shall be after it is ended. General Boulanger is still strong with the. people of France, and the ministry is at loggerheads with him. A war with Ger many, it is claimed, would reunite all factions and bring order out of the pres ent chaos, and hence such war is being | advocated with considerable vigor in the French capital. There is a natural en- mity between the French and Germans, and the vendetta has been very strong in France since the war of 1870. That the French should be earnestly anxious to wipe out the scores of that conflict would be natural enough even in people less volatile, and that this sentiment of national revenge should be seized upon by politicians as way out of the pres ent chaos into which the Boulangerists and anti-Boulangerists have plunged the the race. The French people, however, will hesitate somewhat before rushing unprepared into the experience of eight cen years ago. It is well known that Austria and Italy stand ready to join | forces with Germany, while France can count with less certainty on powerful support. Russia is the only other Euro pean power that could give her any ade- quate backing against the powerful trip artite alliance, and while the czar would probably be willing enough to stand by
 France he is not yet ready fsT war. It seems to be just now game of waiting and watching on the part of all the
 European powers.
 l England would probably be glad to see the great powers involved in war if she could keep himself tree from en-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
HENRY F. GILL, M. D.

PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OBSTETRICIAN, Has removed his office from 5a Bank street to 155 South Main street, where he can be consulted FREE OF CHARGE k from a. m. to D. m.
 Dr Gill has for 2l years successfully treated diseases, both chronic and acute, but he gives special attention to Throat, Lung and Stomach Troubles Nervous Complaints, Blood and Skin Diseases and Female Difiieu ties from whatever cause. Married and single lates can consult the Doctor in the strictest confidence. He cures Cancers, Tumors, Piles, Gravel Stone in the Bladder rropsy and all Surgical Diseases.
 He also cures NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEM NAL WEAKNESS, ETC.
 Tape worms removed in 24. hours or money re- funded. Board and nurse for patients when re- quired cottage hospital system. Night calls in midwifery promptly answered. Advice sent by mail to out of town patients and everything strictly confidential Address with stamp, DR GILL, 155 South Main street, Waterbury, Conn.
 TETIMoNIALs.
 This is a sample of many others:
 155 South Main St. Dec 12, 1SSS take pleasure in recommending Dr Henry F. Gill to any lady requiring the services of skill ful physician or surgeon. He has in the short space of five weeks cured me of serious throat difficulty and also chronic affection peculiar to my sex. The doctor is not only an educated physician, but gentleman of culture and general intelligence. Anyone desirous of more partic- ulars concerning my case can call or address me at 2I0 North Main street, Waterbury, Conn. MRS ANNIE E, BAsSETT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
r1rE NEWS FROM srANLEY.

There is of course no means of actually determining whether or not Stanley and Emin Pasha are prisoners in the hands of the Mahdi's troops, yet there would seem to be reason from this mornings news to hope otherwise. If it shall appear that they are still free and safe, Thursday slaugh- ter at Suakin will justify to some extent the course of the Salisbury ministry. Although, as the British government declares, it is not responsible for the presence of the two intrepid explorers in Africa, it would nevertheless go hard with them if it should turn out that the lives of Stanley and Emin should be the penalty of the refusal to evacuate Sua- kin.
 General Grenfelrs victory has not crushed Osman Digna. the Mahdi's brave and persistent lieutenant, for he has habit of turning up after every defeat as determined and courageous as ever. The English admiral Hewett once offered reward of $5, 900 for his assas- sination, but nobody could be found to covet the offer. He has been beaten time and again by the English, but he has never lost his hold on his Arab followers nor his power to rally them after the most overwhelming defeats. In the ter rible campaign of 1884, when he was beaten by the English at Teb and Tam anieb, the losses of the Arabs were so | fearful that in some of the clans of the Hadendowas hardly a man capable of bearing arms survived the slaughter. In one village, which sent five hundred spearmen to the field of Teb, only seven returned to their homes. Yet the very next year, when Sir Gerald Graham
 brought another English army to Suakin, Osman Digna was there with his plucky tribesmen ready once again to grapple in dead conflict. While Osman Digna lives
 the English occupancy of the Soudar will be more or less precarious. SucE
 a man at the head of people fighting for home and freedom is foe remorse
 less as Moloch, mighty as Hercules and
 unconquerable as truth crushed to earth
 Let us hope the news of Stanley's safe tN Is correct. ne Uc III ltlS
 of Osman Digna his life wouldbe snuffet out as ruthlessly as was that of the brave
 General Gordon. Osman has said that i
 the English do not evacuate SuaklI
 Stanley and Emin must perish. And h' will keep his word if they are in hl' hands. No quarter is his cry, as it ha'
 been of the English in their slaughter O.
 his wild spearmen. But Stanley is tot good man, too brave an explorer, to' valuable to the cause of science and civi lization to be sacrificed on the altar O l English conquest. If it is true that h' has escaped the snares laid for him by the willy Arabs the civilized world vii rejoice and welcome him back from tn, I wilds of Africa.
 :, Further news from Africa will b. . awaited with interest in this country II, l less than in England.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

month shows pretty conclusively that the people want the tariff reformed on the lines of the Mills bill. Any scheme that proposes to reduce the surplus by increasing the taxes is an abortion, and should be squelched as it will be while the house is democratic. Time spent on the senate bill while the republicans stand solidly opposed to democratic amendments is worse than wasted.
 There will be little regret that congress has concluded to take rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

THE necessity of keeping body and soul together has driven many people to add Sunday to their days of toll. In New York city alone it is estimated that at least a hundred thousand of the men and women toilers work every Sunday, many of them at their trades or other avocations. A religious organization known as the Sabbath union is striving to devise means of preventing further encroachments on the day of rest, and some of its members have already begun to look after the cigarmakers. When a man or woman has to work on Sunday to keep the wolf from the door the less they hear about religioun the less liable are they to lose all faith in Chris tianity or its teachings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

THE democracy of the country will rejoice to learn that their doughty cham pion of tariff reform, Mir Mills of Texas, is on the mend. He has been in poor health for some time owing to overwork and prostration caused by anxiety for his tariff bill. MT Mills will remain in Washington until the day of adjourn ment, and if he continues to improve he may be expected to make things lively for the republicans when the senate tariff bill gets iE; the house. He will have a chance to show that he can do inotfen- sive as we'll as defensive tariff work, and if his health permits he is pretty sure tc keep Tom Reid on the ragged edge while tariff occupies the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
EXPERIMENT TEACHES.

''Sue," said Tom, ''did you hear tbisf" (Could it be he meant to tsicl herHo ''The concussion of kiss Always makes the gas flame flicker" Then experiments they tried In the interest of science, And their lips, as she complied, Soon had formed q close alliance After trials, two or three. Happy as man in liquor, ''See it flicker, Sue" said he; Quoth the maiden: Let it flicker"
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

"HCNEsT" Tom Barrys path is not strewn with labor converts. Many of the leaders who encouraged him to kick against Powderly are backward in com- ing forward to join his new labor organ ization. Tom consoles himself with the reflection that all things come to him who will but wait-and so lie waits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

AN exchange thinks, from a perusal of the letters from those who voted against Cleveland published in the New York World, that most of them ''voted for Kane" They raised Cain anyhow with the democratic party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

THE men who went to school with who learned the three R's with Harrison. A small mouth and a big ear are more potent than booze.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

A MAN named Life has been appointed postmaster of a Virginia town. The caadi Hates for the office under Harrison will put Life in their hunt for spells.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

THE London Times has hundred owners. But that's nothing to the num- Der of nimble and able-bodied liars it has on its staff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

THE announcement that President Cleveland will live in New Jersey after the election should be satisfactory evi- dence that he is a democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

KILRAIN now promises top put SIC, ,ooo or so in John l.. Sullivan's Christmas stock ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
TAKE NOTICE

HE cheapest p ace on earth to buy Boets, \ Shoes and Rubbers. How is it? l buy q rect fro the manufactut CTS and discount all bills. 1 own my store, have no rent to pay aud attend To business p1sona ly. Thert fore can sell for h If tue pr fits of tn who Suy of jobbiug houses and pay rent and other ex- penses, For cash I will sell fine and good BOOr,, SHOES and RUBBERS oh aprr than any other man. ha e some
 Police Shoes, Waterproof, Hand-Sewed
 Hair-Lined, Worth $5.50, for S400. Ladies and gents come to the Brooklyn Shoe Store 31O Bank str, et, and be con inced.
 T D HUTCHINSON
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES.
 Corner Willow and West Main.
 Exchange Place.
 I4 East Main and wolcott Road. 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private). 8 Iron Bridge, West Main. 24 Waterbury Brass Co. (private.) 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville 26 Corner Prospect and Grove a7 Junction North Main, Grove and North Elna. 2S Waterbury Mfg. Go. sa Corner Washington and South Main. 34 Waterbury Buckle Co. s5 Benedict & Burnham Mfg. Co. s6 Waterbury Watch Co. .(privste) SS Corner Grand and South Main. 4s Corner Union and Franklin. 4s Scovin Mfg, Co. (private,) 45 Corner Clay and Mill. 46 No 5 Hose House, Baldwin. 4 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Alley S1s Corner Meadow and Bank. s14 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. Ss1 Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co. (private.l sss Holiness Booth .& Haydeps, tpriyatel Se4 No. Hose House. ss5 Corner simons and Burnham streets.
 iNsTRuerIoNs ID KEY HoLpERs
 To give an alarm, ogen the door, pull the hook down once and let go. then close the door Do not pull the hook if the fire bell CT small bell in the box is striking al that indicates an alaEm
 Be particular to remaln at the box until the ar rival of an officer of the Fire Department who Will release sAs ksy sE 4 alrgHmsssness VII not turn the key to the holder as Soon as lohvenieht. fire. ss' VT srs ss's
 Key Holders upon chisnsing thesr locations wll please leave word with the Chief Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
WATERBURY MEDICAL INSTITUTE

Office Parors 52 Bank Street.
 Free Consultation, 8 a. m. to g D. m. Read What the Best Authorities Say
 By the scientific and rational application of Electricity and the of medicines, all forms of acute and chronic diseases. such as Paralysis, Pneumonia, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Catarrh, Constipation. Congestion, Liver and Kidney Diseases, Cont, GiddineSs, Glandular Enlarge mvnts, Head Noises, Jaundics, Inflammation "f the Internal and External parts of the Person. and all Nervous debility, including Female Complaints. such as Enlargements Liberation, Hardening and Falling of the Womb, can be cured.
 Read, Consider and Be Convinced
 It is a we'll known fact that medicines pre- pared from roots, barks and leaves by the Indians for the peculiar diseases of tuiS country, long be- fore Columbus discovered this continent, are some of the best agencies for the cure of the same. The science of anatomy and the labOra- tories of distillation of the present day are un- known to them and they were acquainted with electricity only in it's primitive form. Some of the tribes put the palsied and acute rheumatic patients in the water with (Gymnatus electricu) Electric Eels,
 Electricity as applied now by scientific and practical knowledge, with the aid of proper medicines, will effect sure speedy and perlna nent cure "f all cases that are durable
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

Florida oranges and lemons and mal- aga grapes very fine at Laddis. = =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
THE RED BANDANA

We believe in thaa part of Belva's plat form published in the DEMOCRAT referring to education, the lack of which is shown by her grammar. But the demand that every husband buy a Shoninger Piano or Organ for his wife entirely destroys her chances. Oh, Belva, would you destroy family ties throughout our land! No. The Red Bandana will be used for the next four years in dusting such Fine Pianos as Mason & Hamlin, Boardman S Gray, Baus, and Wilcox & White and New Eng land Organs. A company with business stability is preferred to the hireling of a manufacturer who sells Pianos for new ones and few months later claims they were manufactured long years ago. Call and examine stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
Wm. Fl. Collins,

DEALER N
 Fine Teas, Coffees and Groceries. Best Flour at lowest prices. Choice Liquors for family use at wholesale prices. Full inc of popular brands of Cigars.
 13s So. Main St, Opp. Grand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-22
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-05
DECREE OF SALE.
An Immense Suit Ended and Sale
of Property ordered.

GALVESTON, Tex, May 4.-The final
decree of foreclosure in the case OF
the Farmers Loan and Trust Com
pany against the Houston and Texas
Central Railway Company, was en-
tered to-day in the United States Cir
cult Court by Judge Pardee. This
eliminates one OF the most extensive
litigations ever known in the South
west. The foreclosure is to satisfy
mortgage liens aggregating $lS,000,-
600. The original suit asking for a
receiver was brought in 1886 by JAS.
Rintout, Nelson S. Easton and the
Farmers Loan and Trust Co. as trust
ees, for various bondholders. Charles
Dillingham; was appointed Special
Master Commissioner to make a sale
which must take place in Galveston
on day to be named by
the Commissioner after six weeks
publication in New York and
Texas. The Commissioners are in
structed to offer the property for sale
in the following order: The main line
from Houston to Denison, $40 miles,
lie to be sold as an entirety to satisfy
the first mortgage the Western Divi-
sion, from Hampstead to Austin, as an
entirety; the West and Northwestern
Division as an entirety then the lands
and remaining property covered by a
consolidated mortgage. More than
5000, 900 acres of land will be sold
uuder the decree.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-05
A STRANGE ATTACK.
An officer Fired Upon by An I'm
Known Party.

An VIHIcer Elfe0 upon Dy An I'm.
Known Party.
FRESNO, CAL, May deputy Sher-
iff Frank M. Lewis, who is one of the
Deputy County Assessors, was yester-
day strangely attacked with pistol
by an unknown man, while out assess
ing fourteen miles west of the city.
Lewis was riding on horseback across
grain field, when his attention was
attracted by the approach Of a man on
a horse. He supposed it was rancher
coming to order him off the field, but
when the latter arrived within few
feet, he commenced firing. Three shots
were fred before Lewis recovered
his self possession. He turned his
horse and opened fire also, and gave
chase, but was unable to overtake
his assailant, who fed when attacked
in return. Lewis was unhurt, but
one bullet passed through the lapel
and sleeve Of his coat. Lewis first shot
hit his assailant's horse; the third
shot is believed to have hit the man
in the loins, as he grasped that por-
ton of his body, reeled, and caught
on the horn of his saddle. Lewis has
been active in bringing several crimi-
nails to justice, and his assailant is
supposed to be a friend Of parties
killed in resisting arrest, or others in
States prison. Lewis reported and
surrendered to the officers. The Off
GERS have a clew to his assailant.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-05
FsArRfCrDE.
A Quarrel Between Two Brothers
Ends In Murder.

VIRGINIA, New, May 4.-Samuel
Black was killed by his brother John
Black this morning in the building at
the corner Taylor and G streets, own
ed by them. No particulars of the
cause are known, but the brothers
were heard quarreling by some men
in an adjoining building. Two pistol
shots followed and John black emery
ed from the house with piece Of iron
covered with blood in his hand. He
went at once to the sheriff % Office and
gave himself up. His brother was
found lying on the floor with the front
of his skull crushed in, evidently with
blows from the iron bar. John Black
says his brother fred two sho at him
and he was forced to kill him in self
defense. The story is not believed as
q bullet wound was found on Samuel's
body. The brothers were heavy real
estate owners in this city. John Black
has family in Oakland, California.
The fratricide has created great excite
ment here.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-05

SANTA Rosa, May 4.-The Sonoma
County Democratic Convention en-
dorsed the policy Of President Cleye.
land in resolution which stated that
the success of the Democratic party
and the welfare of the people de-
manded his reelection. 1t also en-
dorsed the policy of Congressman
y. L. Thompson, with instruc-
tions to the delegates to the
Congressional Convention to vote for
his denomination. The following del
egates were elected to the State Con-
vention: J. D. Connally, r. Murphy,
John Markly, J. A. Mead, G. w. Nor
gan, B. S. Young, w. T. Hunter, A.
G. Shelton, g. r. Miller, @. HI.
Holmes, E. s. Lippett, d. Ashley, F.
Lapoint, Robert Howe and Conrad
Temple. The Convention defere
the nomination Of . county ticket I'M
til future date.