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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
Missions for Central Africa.

Almost all round Africa, and most mark edly so along the coast of Guinea, there runs, for the breadth of from 20 to 15O miles inland from the coast, belt of mala- rious country, consisting of low lying plains and vast mangrove swamps, which are cov- cred with masses of decaying vegetation. The climate is hot and moist, the sun beats f1ercely down, and the foul fog which it draws up from the stagnant waters is charged with death. If it does not destroy the life at once, at least, like opium eating, it slowly saps all the vital forces. The nobler beasts of burden themselves sicken and die in this pestilential atmosphere No amount of care enables them to live out their natural term Woe to the European visitor who leaves his vessel and incautiously passes a night upon the shore! He sometimes falls a victim at once or, worse still, he carries about henceforward a sentence of death within himself. Sierra Leone itself has long been known as "the white mans grave" Those Europeans who manage somehow or other to acclimatize themseves are generally the least favorable specimens of their race.
 It is not, as MT. Blyden points out. the ''fittest," but the ''unfittest," who survive. The finer and more manly African races who live behind the coast ranges of mountains and within the central plateau, with it's more moderate temperature and invigorating air, when they venture down to this fever stricken region, themselves gradually degenerate, physically and morally, even as did the hardy Samnites of old when they pressed down from their mountain fastnesses in the Central Apennines to the luxurious shores of Campania. With noble self-devotion, but, it must be added, with strange short sighted ness, European missionaries have thrown themselves into this hopeless region, and,
 
 have labored on among people who are physically incapacitated, even if Christian ized, for any vigorous exertion, till death released them. Not single missionary set clement, except the few struggling stations along the presidential Lower Niger, has, believe yet been planted 100 miles from the West African coast, among those nobler races, such as the Mandingoes or the Fulahs, one convert among whom would be worth, as @ center of new influence and as an omen of hope for the future, any number of natives of the coast.-Nineteenth Century.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
THE CAUSES OF MUTIsM.
why the Mute Does Not Use the Organs
 of Speech-Curious Case.

or Speech-CuriOus Case.
 Orulnary mutism is not due to any defect III the vocal organs. but to deafness, either porn With the person or occurring so early as 10 preclude learning to talk. The mute does not use the organs of speech simply because ne ooes not know how. Talking is really a very complex process, and involves much knowledge and more training.
 But mutism may also be caused by laryn- zeal disease, or by paralysis of the nerves that work the vocal chords, so that it is im- possible to bring them together. This is known as aphonia. Somewhat resembling this, yet wholly distinct from it, is what is called aphasia, an affection of a certainspart of the brain, which takes from the patient. who may have perfectvocal organs and enjoy all the other powers of his mind, the power to use words. Sometimes the loss is com plete, and sometimes words can be uttered, but so unlntelligently as to make nonsense. Perhaps a mere "yes" or ''no" comes out on every attempt to speak. Another form of mutism is of hysterical origin. This does not mean that it is feigned, any more than the terrible spasms of some hysterical patients are feigned. In the hysterical there IS singular instability of the nervous sys- tenn The slightest cause often sets up the widest disturbance of the whole nervous ma chinery.
 The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal gives the case of a shoemaker, whose nervous system had been injured by the use of alcohol from his boyhood. Having spent the night in the gutter after a drunken debauch, he was taken to the hospital, where he was tor mented by countless Authorizations of sight. Then his power of speech gradually failed, until it was wholly lost. He at length fully recovered his bodily health and became quite rational. But he remained absolutely mute, and the officials, after the most thorough testing, were satisfied that there was no de- ception in the case. Indeed, he was exceed ingly anxious to return to his home, but was detained only because of his mutism He was finally dismissed in this condition But may at any time suddenly recover his power of speech, under some exciting cause.
 Still another form of mutism results from some insane delusion which impels the patient to keep silent. Though the vocal organs are perfect he may refuse to speak for months or yeara-Youth's Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
CONLON BROS & co.
Cloak and Suit Par|or Floor

This week is over1owing with driv es in each line of Goods, comprising the latest Novelties in imported French Gut Jet Trimmed Silk Velvet and Plush Wraps and entirely new things in both black and hobby Spring shades of Jackets in styles which are exclusively our own, and are in keeping with our reputation for elegance of workmanship fit and finish.
 Our line of Suits were never so complete, both in Woolen and Silk Fabrics, com prising all the newest Weaves and Tints universally adapted this season, besides any Costume made to order in six hours notice and satisfaction guaranteed.
 Ladies' Woolen Suits at from $3. 70 to $29.5O. Ladies' Silk Suits au from $1O.75 to S125OO, with hundreds of intermediate prices, styles and combinations which only personal inspection can intelligently ap- preciate.
 Ladies' Tailor Made Jackets at from $1.5O to S22. .OO, including the very latest novel, ties in Corkscrews, Kerseys, Diagonals and Stockinette Fabrics.
 We have already received another large delivery of Misses and Children's Cloaks and Jackets in unique designs which will be sold at our usual popular prices.
 Special drives this week in Jersey waists at from 32 cents each to $500, ffty-six different styles to select from.
 Ladies' Gingham, Cambric and Calico Wrappers and Suits at from 43 cents each up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
Everything into Cheese.

Travellers in the land of sunny skies are authority for the statement that there is nothing in the shape of milk that the Ital- ian peasant won't convert into cheese if he is given half chance. Every known animal is subject to his tax for this purpose, and it is said that Genoese sailor who was once cast away on a south sea island went insane from disappointment when, after months of experimenting, he discovered that the milk of the cocoanut had no cheese in it-Chicago News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
An Apnostic View.

Knowing, then, absolutely nothing of the past and absolutely nothing of the future, and recognizing that one kind of develop ment brings happiness and the other unhap- piness, does it not become the clear and obvious, duty of every man, woman and child to cultivate the one and discard the other2
 Cheer up!
 Cheer up, if for no better reason, for your own selfish enjoyment, and, being cheered but for your own selfish enjoyment, you will find yourself @ radiator to your family, a comfort to your friends, benefactor to your race.-Howard in Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
Col. Rockwell's Story.

Col. A. F. Rockwell, of St. Paul, will make an interesting patriarch ii his life is spared, for he will have a story to tell, he being the only man who saw both Lincoln and Garfield die-New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13

In ancient times prophets were also known as seers The profits of today are also the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
NOTICE.
NOTICE

IT HEREBY notify all persons liable to pay taxes l in the town of Waterbury that have received a rate bill and warrant to collect towu tax of six (6) mills on dollar list of 1887, and will be at Honold & Meyers store, No. 5 Exchange place. on and after May 1, when same is due, from 10 to 12 a. m., to and to p. m, to receive said tax F. S-The law provides that percentage at rate of 34 of per cent per month must be added from May 1, 1SSS if not paid before June 1, 1SSs
 LOUIS M. MEYER, Collector. Waterbury, April 6, 1888,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
Mechanics Hotel.
149 so. MAIN ST.

No,,,,u E,,rn;sbed throughout. Board and Roo,ns bv inc day or week at reasonable rates Meals to order at all hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13

A woman,s college, with teachers from England, has been established at Tokio, is Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
MoVING!

Now is the time to send in your orders. We move everything in the Furniture line. Special care given to Pianos.
 Austin Howe & Sons. 42 Grand Street, Rink Building
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13

Playing the Wild Steer Joke-A Lesson
 in Yelling-Transferring Stock from One Pen to Another-Hospital for Injured
New-York tribune., 1888-08-23
o .oi CLASS. PACING
NrTIyY on 4 STEAM YACHT.

The steam yacht BIlico built az lliss ship yard IN
Tottcnyile s. L. for j. Yuba wealthy sugar planter at
Ceun,cgos Cub9 was g. sail for the latter are on
SATURDAY from Totenyiie, but owing % some uonble
among The crew yach did not stast CD IFS ."ur
ney. When everything was in readiness for the start
aud as the crew were about Jet OF the iine th9
engineer won't up into the piorhouse and asked Captain
Roundtre II all Of the provisions were on board. Tho
captain became vexed AZ this question and tod the en-
Pusei to return hts post and that it was none OF his
business whether the provisions were On DoA~ 'oi,
words Isssed between the captain and the engineer ana
several OF the crew sided with The latter For time
there was much excitement board Of the yacht and
the whole crew finally refused 10 sail The little mutny
frightened the captain somewhat ana he da not a'eNV'
~ compel the obey nis orders on ihe lo"o""s
morning captain dis haFced. strilas inc
yacht left Toonvile and proceeded 70 Pier No - East
River, where she VIII be until the trouble among tie
is adjusted ana a captain obtained The yacht
VIII then start for C.ba.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-23
4 LONG W4LK FOR FUy.


shortly after four O'Clock yesterday afternoon
Edward ard George Cove, yOuiIs of fifteen anu
eighteen years Of az respectively. Intelligent, well
appearing fellows. hang from Washington. j. G..
applied AT the second prclnct station house fOi lpd
ings for the nlsht Tie Lads arc brother who starred
on v ak .lOm fhe uau0uGl capital 10 Niagara Falls
early last month, making the lOug Trip Oh foot merely
for pleasure AID with no Intention OF ultimately
adopting fhe professional aahits Of the hungry Knight
Of the road They reached the Fails safely aud are now
tho lOUnt back 10 their Southern home Edwald
T. yet n school ard hi. brOtl-r is en- puyed lu au
archtects Oiicc I'm Washington Their slender funds
haa nearly given out whom they struck Albany yrs''-
day, hence they thought best 10 economic by securing
free Ogings II possible, their rIghng IL" experiences
having taught them. doubt Oh a. i've rishf could
be passed more uncOmfortaby than IN the average
station house. Captain Davidson. "a whom fhey oli
their story. was favOTably impressed with ihe hos
and readily accommodated them with what they wished
The brothers carried knapsacks strapped 10 Tho back
filed with tho little rsceaseres used In camping out.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-23
TRYING TO SELECT 4 NATTONAL FLOWER.
FLORISTS TALK ABOUT ROSES AND NOMINATE
OFFICERS FOR THEIR OWN GOVERNMENT

FLORISTS TALK ABOUT ROSES AND NOMINATE
OFFICERS FOR THEIR OWN GOVERNMENT
The second days session Of the Society Of American
Florists Convention at Cooper Union largely at
tended yesterday. Many Of the delegates have their
wives and children with them. and onsdcrable num-
Der OF women present representatives showing
that in Horticulture al least enjoy thcir rights
The feature OF the session practical essay on
" Roses from the Retailers Standpoint by Thomas
Cartedgc, of Philadelphia The officers nominated
for the coming year were: For president. J. NJ Jor
dan, OF ST. Louis; A. ID. COwan, Now y ork; John y
May, of Summit, n. j.. and Robert J. Halliday. Of
baltimore For vice president, ". J. Palmer. OF Bu
fao for secretary, William j. Stewart Of Boston FOR
treasurer NJ. A. Hunt, Of Tcrre Hautc, Ind The
election will be held to-day
In the afternoon paper was road by Edwin Ions
dale, OF Chestnut lin, Penn, I" Roses from tie
Growers Standpoint and a report the insurance
of flowers against damage by hail, by J. c. Escr, OF
Saddle River, y. J. The following committee was aQ-
pointed adopt a national flower: Robert Craig, Of
Philadelphia; Peter Henderson, Of New-Noik; "
Hendricks, Of Albany; and Miss Emma Louise iapiin
Of New-Yor Some OF the florists talked Of the golden
rod flower deserving the place Of honor but there
nothing 10 what the selection Of the COM
mittec will be.
The attendance at the floral exhibition IN Nilsson
Hall large throughout the day, ard some eAqu-
hibted The evening session was devoted 10 the
question box.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-23
SWEPT BY THE CYCLONE.
Continued from Elrst Page.

suffered severely. stables on the lower levels were
filed and in ono Instance railroad horses were found
standing in water their knees Down town he
first place In which tho water made its appearance
in any large quantity the Equitable building al
Dcvonshlre and MIX sts The water continued to rSo
here until It stood about three foot deep Hundreds OF
cellars and Easements in the business streets wcre
overhowed, causing untold damage 20 peIshable goods
Of every description. "The Boston Journal press
was flooded, 50 that Is only by the greatest
exertions that tho morning edition was workel oil
late In the morning. The New-York ard New Eng
land Railroad suffered the worst from the storm,
owing the depth Of water IN It's south Boston cut
At the deepest point there six feet Of obstruction
az o'clock this morning The II 80 train for New
York night got through the cut but Its fires were
put out and a delay ensucd before thoy could be re-
lighted 4 heavy fret sht train that started hau-
hour later not fortunate, as III the cndcaNol
to push through the floors OF the cars were sDmergrh
from three to eight inches weting packages OF various
kinds from dry goods TO phosphaiea. Inc tram was
d. from its trouble after the de mad receded
and the big pump. which throws ltcOO gallon, a
minute, at DOrchestcra'e.. had been WORKING an h0uf
Delays travel occurred In many other parts OF the
New-York tribune., 1888-08-23
TIE pr- l1yr1rps nfrsr prlR THE LOSS.

son te Court o. Appeals has rei Tao decision n the
supreme Court General Term. In 1883 the plaintiffs oo
tanned an at-acnt ~-lns lwsou and The papers w,re
placed n tie hands Cf Sheriff Alexander '. Davidson 10
collect me ana VI the iud- - 3G which was the
tnt u a 20 owing Dawson b. 1lcDonld Pearce TO-
-...lo Davidson ab,condei " "a t.e 3d. uev The suit
vas brought TO decide should Sustain the loss caused
D., .- Sheriff misconduct tne plaintiff or defencin-
-le Court f Appeals decides that the pain~Gs must
laa. IA. i.s on H. groual that attachment differs
fom an eNccll)u L. un1.. 4, tc alleged debtor Is
lied m adyanc. for satisfaction of iud. lent d ~
.y Pee asi..,. - obtain T. IT,. sheriff or las lond5Lcn
... ldl-.s ~ ~ Z. I'll ..it5 secu. i tie at
o.. .H.,f "a compelled NrDnn4d - co CO. f0 pay
tc 41ne. . o ahe.il. Therefore, N...- & Know-ton
must bear Tie lO-5.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-23
THE BLATHER REPORT.

GOVERNMENT IVDtCArIONs-Fon % HOrRs.
WASHINGTON Aug % 10 .. m.-For Now England and
Tlstern NeYors NewJersoy. Eastern Pennsylvania and
Delaware fair and slightly cooler except nearly stationary
temperature along the eoast nernwesterY winds backing
20 south wester.y
For yirriua anil North Carolnl fair preceded on tho
North carolina coast by rain slightly cooler
Tor Caroua aud rain, except in the north
ern portions fair nearly stationary temperature.
Fo- Florida rain nearly stationary Temperature.
For alabama sslsspp and Louisiana rain. except fair
in tho Hortlorn portions Of MIs8ssippi and Louisiana
For Eastern Texas fair nearly stationary temperature
For Arkansas and Tenne-ee. iar and slightly warmer
Kentucky West Virginia, Ohio Western Pennsylvana
Western Newl ors Indiana. Illinois. Missouri Iowa. Mich
tgtn Wisconsin Minnesota. Eastern and Southwestern
Dakota, ilir and warmer
For Nobrnskl Colorado fair. except light local
r.lns 10 Western KANSAS; warmer
New-York tribune., 1888-08-23

ADA1rs-At Balfwi1s J. 7. Amanda NJ, beloved wife Of
hg Rev , 4 4s%s. s.ef sse7 ~ % og S'T'i fTi,y.
BELpEN-op Monday Areust 20. 1888 nr T. B. BeId.n,
Relatives and if:e1fs Hvsei to at'sni the ianera
ss ,sSs q" y III II e East gistr.I
" isrs OF the Acsemy O. se.ciro especially invited
more. VIE OF J. Hall Boyd.
CIrKrIs~-On we'd -. August %. Charles curuss. IL
Notice 0. funeral harst.ter.
EIlsoN-A. Brook,n. ) y: Q. Tpsesiay: ss' August al
Fracri services As lse residence 81 Lef.rts paee,
BROOKLYN rhus 4Y morn lS August - Al ~ oclocks
F0vLrR--A, uayerstraw p. August 90 Denison. sec:
oad IN sud Anla > Fowle aged years and
r1serii a. Haverstraw today nm.
FREEMAN N-qtura.v Ag.ass is a. a;t omasn NeS'' D7
Frns~a7 .erv!ess fhHrsiAg Au.as. q AZ m. In the
la'gn crane gg & member. of the eaieai frsterny and
aIiden's respectfully .nVis,t
AGAfYAs% a r v,S % & s'S' SS & ssS' assa frs.y
Argnat p All p.m.
IA, Az 'f %ss ol ~ as s'98i y Year He
vioes at -hs reg,auoe OF her scninlaw. Henry
Br tow. 30 5thave BrocAyh. on Friday August a. Al
3o'c.ocs.
rySfAv~on SUNDAY, Angus; ION, Tate Spring, East
T.nno.sce William H. IamAn. Of Ae".Tork CITY IN tha
40 lee of funeral hereafter.
JARDINE-A- Raavay. y J.. on on tas % 2oth inst' Ann
Funeral Thursday At $50 o'clock from 'hsr
ROSA tho CIR HOu.- lake yinnewaska. Ny o9
August 90 Mrs sarah ; Rose, Or NeNio OK, WOW Q!
Henry Rose, ana 'AhGhLet u ~ nN D04SNe 'V~"AS "
Alhal~ ~ tie Sod year n Ter ag- -, ,.. -.
Far eraI service A. fhe Lcnt Homestead so snthsrs
pouerkesps On Thursday. August - az s:sO oelsck
Tros c re 42dst IlSO O'Clock Returning al 005 ana
7.-Op n. -
orAcK KENBos-August p, Henry F. ouacssnbOs N. D,
Funer services At hs residence so westlsth. Thursday
23d ls t.. q - uJoL-
Intern Mt Dflv3fe
sACVrrH-On wedaestar August 2c. az hor lats rss.i
dence 81 G-an4-ave. Brooklyn. EizA H.. vidsS u
Louis
Sstlce Of tnneTat 1ereart"r
scHwAR-on TrsSiay 81 az his residence. Gustav
Sclwab. tl- C6th year OF MS age
Funeral rom - Jaliss Church. forthau at 1913 my
FritaY. AIsusi = .. ...,. to.x,,, =, 4 "a q,
C.rsges FOrhan Stotun 60 meet tram leA'lhs Asosk
stlaOa ,Iiarlclp L. P.) a. 9-is n M
sTO rat s.ot,v.lo Y f.. Wednesday. August "a
William H. SiO.t. tho SD year 81 MS age - =.
Funeral services &c oala. oaa1baS Chapel stottve NJ "
sa.art.lv Auguss -, ~ 20cOoN D. m
TU.SKIn Boston or the 2lst ist Martha Read VIE oS
Charles IT, Tras Nes York, and daughter OF the iAs@
william Ropes. ot Boston
New-York tribune., 1888-08-23
HINTS ABOUT DOORW4Ts.

Tavorncr IN ll." Boston Post
The American Arc4iect' has lately had number
and line progress which ha, been made I'm this direc don
!n recent Yeas strike" c as no inadequate test Oi the
Increasing architectural taste and rlnemont which haze
hccOur ~ noticeable ia your dwellings. OF the TWO
Illustrations VAci have pcculiaily impressed me- one
W. OF do0e way Hcac0n-sL and the other OF a
1noray ou Cl,Onvr al aVc bOih streets icing well
,aiculai,l u st oh the attractions Of such work IL
10 have ii- entrance cotatcd as 10 suggest the
ATTRACTIONS wl he behind, and even WHOM one iees
doubtful vhr. her fAc occupant Of the dwelling de-
serve. credit for the taste exhibited by his aIcltecr,
III. fae OF having adopted hs plan Is something to the
credit OF The person who has the power well as re-
Intrs la aITays seemed to to be a special IT.
ne, in makus The entrances 10 houses m Northern
cities attractive because This Is ihs Only means Oi su--
costing the hosp.taOlo welcome which In warmer
Invitation 90 cutter into the cnoymcnts of the interior
of fhe dweliin- Hospitality Is SAID 20 be largely
ualze the apparent lack Of h ia our Northern homes
warmer atf s.. '} ail ihe devices "hch srchltecuIal
fast and shll can con'ripe A. Boston man cannot
we'll >ii ln his doorway IA iAr seasons "hea ne ls
likely 10 be in Town N.ihoui Dc'omins SloJect lnr
medical trcafncr DO hl. ~ mako up for the Ghsenec
come. ~ a suggestive preliminary to that vel
,Ir. flr lo0.Was carved VIII the cmbcms hos pi-
failty has Significance which an glad To see is be
rh. old colonial houses. % which there some fine
examples lc Aer- ih Boston. have IN ther prolect
nr p1ichcs which .hc,tcr visitor from sun and rain
p, ho,ultahlc susgt .uveness which. IN our modern
house without sn.h caioror aecomodeiions has 10
le furnished IN different fashion. The Vesubule.
t,lich IS supposed 10 answer smllar purpose OF
protection Ia our West End dwellings, Is too often a
dcluslOn and o snare ne persistent 0cMng ~ ihr
frr door leeun- te caller freezing In bis icy isOla
non or sweiterng in ih' burning rays Of ihc sum
according 90 ihe ~ which he risks his hcaiih
ro pav lis s0ciai debts Under such oircUmst aDces
n bies. affords hm little fatlsacon 10 gaze on a
hhly ccoracd doorway ana the most elaborate cary
lnes in stone cannot allay the sunerlngs which his
position the outside 81 the 80 nrcessita.es. THIS
aspect OF tho aosray question should be bsassa by
m Llat.s "a
New-York tribune., 1888-08-23
Camden, y. J., Aug 49, 1888.
APpRFCIATIYG \ WISE SUGGESTION

TOthcEdftorOf The TribUne.
sir: The suggestion Of superintendent JACKSON OF
the Commissioners Of Immigration, before the IN
vcs;lraung Committee, in your issue Of today WIN
reference to placing the Immigrant Depot on Do'-
eruor's Island, IS orc 10 be highly commehueu anu
forclby suggested as the most adaptable place iof
protection 10 thoso immigrants from money grahbers
and pirates OF all classes. who infost the Battery
Park for an opportunity 10 waylay the unwary traVe
Ter.
The advantages offered at Governors Island as an
immigrant depot are most excellent, IN so lar as
space for proper buildings. giving spacious quarters
for waiting rooms. railway ticket olces, ,elosi apL
dryartmeut exchange counter. baggage ana eApI''
sltls The pace for piers or docha Tor usc VI
barge, buais ana tugs used by the immigration De
parimcnt would be spacious ana Inc trdhspOr
oi fWm.crants io the various railway piers cotu %
AZ Inc Je,f order and without nolestatlon from I'M
desirable persons. a., H., -, -
pericrce iu immigration affairs. should DC l"Ohei
upon with interest and In the near future carIlcn
our: a<tcrva.d our CRY would have the opportunity
10 remove thc -hily building and It's surroundings
from the Battery Park Aou.s truly, -~ -~
EDWARD ". WHEELER.