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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08

Sf ,319, ,235. In nearly every class of British exports there was the same story of large values and encouraging growth.
 A comparison of imports with the ex- ports shows large balance in favor of the country. The total value of manufactured goods imported into Great Britain amount ed to but $143, ,012, ,265, distributed as fol- lows Silk goods, $27 ,673, ,690; 0;woolens and woolen yarn, SIS, ,54F, 200 !; leather, $14 ,392, = 2O5; iron and steel, ,s6, 197 ,0sO; cotton goods. $5, ,656, 120; glass, $4 391 ,620; paper, ,S4 163, ITO; cotton gloves, S4, GAS, $40; watches, S1 ,429, ,425; clocks, $1,113, ,765; minor articles, $55, ,402, ,040. The total value of these imports showed an increase of but 1 54 per cent on the total for the core spending period of 1887. By the exports of her textile manufactures alone England paid for all the manufactured goods which | 59S, ,SS0 to spare. Even in the single item of cotton manufactures, of which she sent abroad goods and yarns to the value of S14S, ,S43, TOO, she overbalanced by $5 1881, 465 her imports of foreign manufactures of all kinds.
 What splendid showing is this What protected country in Europe, what pro- tected country in the world, can show such a mammoth export trade And yet no protected country in Europe pays as high wages to it's workmen. Could American manufacturers have their raw materials free of import tax they might go into the worlds markets with their English rivals and, as MT Coupland of the Tingue Man ufacturing company says, undersell them every time. Our export trade would in crease, and our merchant marine would keep pace with its growth. The high tax system, which restricts our producers to the home market, makes our export trade insignificant when compared with that of i Great Britain.
 The democratic policy is lower taxes, more manufacturing and better wages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08
WAGES FOR TARIFF WORKERS.

Intelligent protectionists know that high tariff does not make high wages, but they make the claim with the hope of capturing the votes of the wage-earners who they believe can be easily deceived. The facts are against their claim. The wide varia- ton in the scale of wages paid to the same occupations in this country, and the superiority of English wages over those paid in the protected countries of Europe, are stumbling block in their path.
 Germany is very highly protected coun- try, but wages are low. Some of the high tax organs credit this to the oyer-pepu- lated condition of the country, and the consequent fact that the supply of labor exceeds the demand This Is a concession of the tariff reformers' position that the law of supply and demand is the det ermin- ing factor in fixing the rate of wages. And the danger of over-population, which has forced down wages in Germany, will beset us unless there is falling off of immigration. The United States has reached 8 point where the natural increase of population will soon be all she can pro- vide for, taking the proper welfare of the people into consideration. With immi- grafton adding largely to our population every year, we shall soon have more than the country can provide for, and then wages must go down, no matter if the tariff should be as high as the tower on City hall. This is great country, to be sure; it's territory and resources have not yet been taxed to their highest limit, but the time is coming when they will be and when that time comes wages must go down, especially if there is no other outlet for production than that furnished by the home market And the republicans are hastening this condition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08

THE senate committees report that the tariff should be revised fo1 ''the reduction of national revenues, which are excessive" '" is sufficient answer to those republicans who are stoutly maintaining that there is ID surplus. Excessive revenues are a source of unnecessary surplus and should be cut down. The tariff needs revision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08

REPUBLICAN orators when dilating on the benefits which the tariff brings to labor should explain why the senate bill discrim- mates against the workingman in favor of the rich. Practice speaks louder than words
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08

THE republican managers are sending out German documents under frank as "part of the Congressinal Record" It would be interesting to learn when speesh es in German were delivered in Congress. There can be no congressional matter franked in German without its being a violation of law. But the republicans are desperate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08

THE senate tariff bill makes forty two made against the Mills bill was that it is free trade measure because it extended the free list How about this senate bill?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08

SENATOR BLAIR's latest scheme is to pur- chase Canada at cost of s3O0, 0,OOO, 900. There wouldn't be much surplus if Blair had his way. But then every senator isn't a Blair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08
For Governor,

For Governor, LUZON B. MORRIS, of New Haven. For Lieutenant Governor, co JOHN s. KIRKHAM, of Newington.
 For Secretary of State, HENRY A. BISHOP, of Bridgeport.
 For Treasurer, J. GRIFFIN MARTIN, of Windham.
 For Comptroller, NICHOLAS STAUB, of New Milford. For Congressman, Second District, WASHINGTON F. WILCOX, Chester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08

THE Indianapolis Labor Signal, the leader of the labor movement in Indiana, figures it out that Indiana will give Cleve- land not less than 10000 votes over Harri son, and probably more. This is encourag- iDp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08

WHEN ''the lady that does the cleaning buys @ range or stove for $25 she gets $l' in stove and SS worth of protection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08
Qaterh,,ru 1e,anucrat.

The DEMOCRAT will be delivered to any addres for $500 year, S2. 50 for six months $1 25 fo three months or 4a cents a month payable in advance.
 All communications must be signed. Anony- nous letters or news items will be consigned te the waste basket,
 c. &M. T. MALoNEY. Proprietors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08
THE RED BAUDANA

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 o1 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 &c 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
 AE E/EH H@H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08

Entered at the Post offce at Waterbury, Conn. second class matter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08
DIR G. B. RYDER.
 Albany Dentist,

133 Bank St. Waterbury.
 TEETH FILLED WITHOUT PAIN.
 We never wedge teeth before filling.
 Teeth extracted without pain by the use of By der's gas or vitalized air, made fresh every day, Anyone can take it with perfect safety, young or old,
 Teeth extracted % cents Gas of air administered, 25 '' Teeth cleaned, 75 Teeth filled with amalgum, p Teeth filled with silver,-h0 and 75 . Teeth filled with gold, $1 and upwards A set of teeth, S5 0O Best set of teeth, $S co There is no better made no matter how much you pay. Office open at all hours. 133 Bank street, Waterbury, Conn. 388 Main street, Bridgeport, Conn. B West Market street, Wilkesbarre, Pa. 142 East Main street, Rochester. N '. Over First National Bank, Scranton, Pa. 272 Main street, Bnffalo, N Y. Over First National Bank, Binghampton, N. Y.
 This office and all others are permanent ly located Branches of the Albany Dental Association, the largest dental establish ment in the world.
 DR G. B. RYDER, Manager of this office. DR M. L. RYDER, Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08
Democratic Nominations,
FOR PRESIDENT,

UGillUCldllC MUlllIlldllUl!S,
 FOR PRESIDENT, GROVER CLEVELAND
 of New York.
 FOR vIcE-PREsIDENT ALLEN G. THURMAN
 of Oho
 Electors at Large, A. E. BURR, of Hartford, E. B. MANNING, of Meriden.
 District Electors, First-C. H. PENDLEToN, of Hebron. Sacond-HENRY G. HUBBARD, Middletown Third-BENJAMIN LUCAS, Preston. Fourth-GEoRGE M. COLE, Bethel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08
New England Disenfectant Co'

are now prepared to furnish all kinds of Deoderizer and Disenfectant and a sure preventative for Buffalo Bugs and Moth Wax and all kinds pertaining to the business; and furthermore our teams do all business between sunrise and sunset, and have control of all Disenfectants used in the Naugatuck Valley, Meriden, Dan
 bury and New Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08

MONDAY. OCTOBER 8, 1888.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08
A SPASM OF VIRTUE.

The people of the New England Shoe store whoever they are, Cor they do not seem to think it advisable to use their own namc) have kindly considered our lowly condition and in their ad. in the DEMOCRAT have called the public's atten- tion to the fact that we give away towels.
 Under the caption of An Honest Fact" they also tell you we charge extra for the towels. They also give you that chestnut about carrying four times the amount of stock. We wish you could some of it. That story is of the dimen- sions as they gave you, when the brains of the houses in Boston told you that that old played out, tired out, worn out, pony and gig was $4OO worth. No horseman in town would have given S65 for the turnout, Yet they tell you its an hon. est fact. Let the good work go on. Pile on your abuse. tell the people that our towels are worth less that our prices way up. Let the public see how bad you feel. Tell everybody what a narrow minded small souled, pusillanimous cuss w, F. Thoms is and from past records they will be sure to believe you. Say that giving away towels is illegitmate Legitimacy That comes in good taste from the New England, the first shoe concern to violate our state lottery laws, Be sure and bring "An Honest Fact"
 To the public
 Buy your shoes of us. Our goods are warranted our prices the lowest in the city. Remember we give you towel instead Ofa lpftp cLyat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-08
The Globe

Of interest to the people of Waterbury and vicinity. Having opened to the pub lie our large
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1890, 1888-06-23

st. Louis Globe interview: When a
man says that he has travelled in palace
car hereafter he must distinguish between
the car for human beings and that for
stock. saw up at st. Charles the other
day new thing in stock cars, which is as
much an improvement over the old kind
as the drawing coach is over the emigrant
car. The humane society could not have
designated more satisfactory conven-
ience for the brute creation, and with
this new idea to begin, the accommoda
ton of travelling stock will rapidly ad-
vance to the comfortable stage. Cattle
and horses have always suffered tortures
in box cars, and l think every humane
man will rejoice to see endeavors made to
assist their condition on a journey. These
cars are modelled after the ordinary open
box concern so as to give plenty of air.
The floor is heavy and slanting, so as to
afford drain. On top of the car is
tank, to which pipe on either side con-
nects. These run into four iron troughs,
from which the animals can drink fresh
water at every stop, supplied from the
tanks. By turning a crank the troughs
are turned and the old water thrown out.
Above the animals heads are two hay
racks with sliding wooden gates, which
open and shut at the will of the operator
on top of the car. These are great i'm
provements for feeding and watering
the stock, and it only remains for some
genius to get the same number of cattle
into the present car as is the custom and
still give them room to lie down.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1890, 1888-06-23
Western Independence,

St. Paul Globe: We note in several
eastern journals significant references to
the growth of Independent thought and
action in the west and especially in the
northwest. We are glad our eastern
friends have begun to notice this. For a
long time their eyes have been blinded,
and they have In consequence delivered
themselves from time to time of very
absurd statements; but it is gratifying to
observe that they at last are beginning to
get an intelligent appreciation of the sit
uation. The independent movement in
the northwest certainly is formidable. 1t
arises simply from an inclination on the
part Of the people to look at things from
a common sense point of view. They
prejudices simply because their fathers
are time-honored. In the west utllitar-
ism and practically are the prime consid-
erations. Men and measures are Judged
by what they are in themselves and what
their influence and effect may be in the
present day and generation. There is an
expansiveness about the very atmosphere
productive of independence. Though
party lines are strictly drawn, they are
not sufficiently strong to bind men down
to u course OF action contrary to the die
tates of their judgement, and no better
indication Of this disposition to regard
common sense as the superior of party
doctrine, when the two conflict, can be
duced than the attitude of the north west,
in demanding, without distinction of po-
litical affiliations, reduction OF the mon
strous taxation system which is pouring
into the national treasury every year $780,
100000 in excess of the governments
needs.
This is only one of the many signs of
northwestern independence, but We com
mend 1t to the careful consideration of
eastern friends,
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1890, 1888-06-23
POLITICAL CLIPPINGS.

There probably was never denser ignor-
ance on any political subject than pre-
vailed at st. Louis respecting the impov-
ershment and misery caused by those
dreadful "war taxes" The delegates as
a body apparently trembled with fear
and dctcstation whenever the word
"taritf'' was mentioned. Not long ayo /.
free-trade orator delivered an earnest
speech in a country town, dwelling upon
the evils of protection and asserting with
vehement emphasis that the tariff en-
dangered the country and must come
down. lie congratulated himself upon
dealing telling blows to the monster of
his imagination. 1t is related that on the
day following this effort IL lank and un-
kept rustic, carrying an unusually long
fowliny- piece, sauntered into his office in
the adjacent village, and, after making
himself at home, went on to say "Nlister,
| heer tell OF that critter yer call the Tar
aft, and the great harm he is a-doin'. |
Just thought | would call and mebbe you
could tell me where he could be found;
for I've IL sort of sneakin' idee that me
an old Tom thar can fetch him down If
anything can Democratic ignorance re-
specting the nations economic expert
ences is of the same dense character.-Ex.
Mr. Thurman is seemingly getting all
the letters and kilograms of congratulA-
tion. That shows clearly enough the
feeling of the democrats ut large tow
ard the two men on the ticket. So far we
sent to the President; still, it is possible
that excessive modesty has impelled him
to keep to himself the dispatches certify
ing his good luck There can he no
doubt that it is the old Roman, and not
the man in the white house, who, If any
body, will "enthusc' the democratic
masses. The candidate for vice president
was in Il DECIDEDLY frisky frame of mind
Friday, and told group of newspaper
men that he felt as strong as John L. Sui
lvan. But it was apparent thut the
feeblencss of age is in his frame, and
that his vivacity was only the result of
temporary eXcitement.-Ex.
An astonishing misstatement was made
in the resolution adopted by the demo-
cratic convention regarding the atlmis-
sion of Dakota, Montana, Washington
and New Mexico as states. The resolu-
tion condemned ''the course of the repub-
lcan party in refusing statehood and self
gevcrnment' to these territories. 1t is
we'll known by every one familiar with
our recent history that the republican
party has >trlven in vain to get justice
done to territories that deserve to be
states-especially to Dakota a.~-Ex.
Messrs. Sullivan and Wallace are being
condoled will. on the i'll success Of their
lautable endeavors to get Mayor Hewitt
to address their club meeting tonight
"rhere is a destiny that shapes our ends,
rough lIew it rs we Helena
Herald.
The longer President Cleveland studies
the returns from Oregon the more he
in the Buffalo papers stating that he will
resume his law practice in that city early
in March Of next ye;,r.-EX,
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1890, 1888-06-23
Not Shy at Illustrating.

While Butler was governor of Massa-
chusetts he was retained as counsel for a
young man whose wife had sued him for
divorce on the grounds of cruelty. The
wronged wife's sister, a young girl Of 20,
was the principal witness for the prosecu-
tion, and Gen. Butler succeeded in rob-
bing her of its desired effect by sharp
and irritating cross-examination. After
many Interruptions the witness said that
the defendant had been seen to "shy a
book at his wife's head.''
"Shy? Shy book? What do you mean
by that? Win you explain to the court
what the word SHY means?
The young girl leaned over the railing
and asked her sisters counsel for copy
of "Cushing's Manual" which lay on the
desk before him. She hurled the volume
at Gen. Buffers head with all the force
she could command. 1t was a good shot,
and had not the governor OWNED her
purpose in time 1t would undoubtedly
have hit the mark.
II think the court now understands the
meaning of the word shy" said the
judge, and the girl was allowed to finish
her testimony without further interrupt
ion.-New York Press.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1890, 1888-06-23
MEN RENOWNED FOR TALKING.

Patrick Henry was III early life an ut
ter failure. His father set him up IN
small store, which did not succeed, and
then the youth married the daughter of
an inn keeper and for while tended bar.
Later on he became petty lawyer. But
it was long time before an occasion pre-
sented itself which displayed his won
derful genius. Thenceforth, however, he
stood at the head of the profession, and
soon became the leader of the patriots of
Virginia.
James Otis was the only one of the
great American orators who suffered the
loss of reason, which was due to a blow
on the head received in u public atfray
occasioned by political discussion. Dur
ing this unfortunate condition he des-
troyed all his papers and soon afterward
he was struck by lightning, being the
only statesman that met such fate.
John B. Cough, was brought out by
accident, lie did not know what was in
him until the hour of utterance came.
Cough talked about that very occurrence,
and he smiled at the picture he drew Of
himselfa miserable drunkard who hap
pened into 4 temperance meeting and
was lnduceu TO speak. III was the begin
ming of that reform which lie advocated
with such fascinating eloquence.
William Henry Stewards speeches are
re ,arkably complete, and are admirable
fo' the elegance Of style us we'll rs for
al. ment. They were written out with
ella. rate care before delivery.
,Jnln Randolph was noted for his with
erins sarcasm, and was by some consid-
ere,t insane. His speeches We're seldom
reported, and his fame chiefly rests on
tradition.
The most finished of American orators
was Edward Everett, but he lacked the
magnetic power by which Roscoe Conk-
, ling held an audience.
Alexander Hamilton's speeches were
not fully reported, and his fame rests
| upon tradition. lie was, however, highly
eloquent, aud his last effort in behalf Of
the liberty Of the press uwokc a general
admiration.
Webster's oratory was characterized by
robust thought, simple but powerful
language, and a bold presentation of ma
tional matters.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1890, 1888-06-23
Will There be War.

It is useless to deny that under the
cover of assumed confidence the death of
the emperor has caused feeling in
France very much like dismay. 1t is i'm
possible not to notice the silent agitation
which pervaded the chamber of deputies
when his majesty's decease was an
nounced. Emperor Frederick was re-
spected here as lover of peace, and
mingled with expressions of sorrow at
his death are dismal speculations as to
the political consequences. Rightly or
wrongly the new emperor is regarded as
being animated by bitter hatred for
France and desirous to render his reign
memorable by fresh laurels culled upon
the battlefield at the expense of his hered-
itary foe,
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1890, 1888-06-23
IRON Is ALMOST EVERYWHERE

iron is SO important that physicians
often prescribe it as tonic.
Since 1861 steel has largely taken the
blace of iron, but steel is only modified
iron.
Six or eight tons of cast iron can be
made into steel in twenty minutes by
one operation.
Iron was known in very ancient times.
Tubal Cain, of antediluvian fame, was an
iron smith.
Soils without iron produce weak, pale,
feeble plants. 1t is necessary for the
green coloring matter.
Pure iron will not melt at white heat,
but it becomes so soft that it may be weld
ed to other iron in a heated state.
Iron ores are oxides of sulphides from
ed by getting rid of the oxygen or
sulphur.
Steel magnets are permanent, and by
motion relative to soft iron armature,
may impart a current of electricity to a
copper wire.
Pure iron cannot be made permanently
a magnet, but its magnetism only lasts
while Il current of electricity is circulat-
ing round it, and hence it is called an
electromagnetic.
Iron is constituent of most solids and
is found in food crops. Oats, barley and
rice contain much more iron than wheat
corn or beans. Nearly per cent of the
ash Of the oat grain is iron.
Tempering steel for spring tools, and
other purposes. depends on its property
of assuming various degrees of hardness
from ordinary iron to IA state almost as
hard rs the diamond, by heating and cool
ing rapidly.
There is about one pound of iron in the
blood Of seventy-tive men, but small as
is the quantity-about one hundred grains
in each mamie could not live without il
and he ought to get it from his food
I .shich obtained it from the earth.
Steel is iron with from one-half to two
per cent of carbon. 1t was formerly pre-
pared by heating wrought iron with car
bon till it took up the proper quantity
1t is now made on large scale by the
Bessemer process of bnrning out the car.
bon and silicon of cast-iron by forcing a
blast of air through the molten metal.