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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
A small BoyN ImMCInInr.

What imaginative creatures children are, to be sure. There is one little Washington boy who explained to his mother while she was undressing him the other night a most extraordinary metaphysical theory of his own inven- tion. It was that there was nothing in the world that had any real exist ence outside of his own immediate per- sonality. Wherever he went and to however great a distance, there were always substantial surroundings, but his notion was that perhaps when he left any particular locality those sur roundings went out of being at once, having served the sole purpose of their creation by providing him with a neces- sary environment According to this idea of his, when he journeyed through the city in a car, block after block of buildings and street after street sprang up instantaneously for his benefit, as quickly vanishing when he had passed cut of iew.-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
THE PADRoNE SYSTEM.
Dr. Verdi of Washington on the Subj co,
 of italian Immigration.

Dr. Verdi of Washington on the Subject
 of Italian Immigration.
 WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The House Committee on Immigration heard a statement by Dr. Verdi, of this city, himself @ native of Italy, upon the subject of the padrone system. His statement was mainly in refutation of those made by preceding witnesses re- specting the existence of system of Italian slave labor in this country. He said that he had lived for forty years in the United States and had never yet found an Italian laborer who worked under a padrone. The Italians were not fools, and were not to be gulled so easily into surrendering themselves voluntarily into slavery.
 In 1887 the Italian Government had appointed a commission to examine the emigration system, and as a result a law had been passed which, while rec. ognizing personal rights, guarded against unrestricted emigration assist ed by unworthy persons for personal gain.
 Italy needed all of her citizens and If there were evils existing under the padrone system the law could reach them. If Italian or any other people made voluntary contracts to render ser vice he could not be called slave As a matter of fact there was a good deal of jealousy felt toward the Italian la borers because of their sobriety, intel ligence and skill. New York was hardly the best place to secure an accurate es- timate of the character of the Italian immigrant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
WASHINGTON TOPICS
A Reported Conference of Re-
 publican Senators.
CHOOSING A CANDIDATE FOR 's2,
An Agreement to Work for the Nomina.
 tion of Allison or Cullom.

The Prssident's Family Purchasing Prop
 "rty in MaryIand--A Lnug session or
 ConEress-AssIstAnt Secretary of the
 Treasury Appointed-Omoial Count of
 the Population of New York.
 WASHINGTON, July 1S.-An evening paper here published an article concern ing an alleged conference of Republican Senators to boom Senators Allison and Cullom for the Presidency. It states that an agreement was made that each of these gentlemen, together with his friends, should prosecute a vigorous campaign, the one showing the greatest strength to be the candidate of both.
 Senators Cameron, Plumb, Teller, Allison and others from most of the Western and Northwestern States, ex- cept Wisconsin, were said to have par ticipated in the mysterious consulta- tion.
 The Senators said to have been pres- ent at the conference, though admit ting that both Allison and Cullom are candidates for the nomination in 1899, disclaim knowledge of any agreement whereby they and their friends are to work together.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18

Martin Houok, of No. 9S7 Lombard street, Baltimore, shot and killed his young wife. The couple had only been married five weeks. Jealousy was the cause. Houok escaped. .-.
 The examination at Albany, N. Y., of Lewis M. Gray, who was arrested for conspiracy with Whitney in the City. Bank case, has been adjourned until' next Tuesday. Gray Is still without bail.
 The Common Council of Chicago passed the ordinance granting the use of the Lake Front Park for World's Fair purposes. The ordinance, however, Is so loaded down with amendments that there is little chance of the direc- tors accepting it, in which event the Fair will, it is generally believed, be held in Jackson Park.
 A careful canvass of the hay crop in New England places 1t at fifteen per cent above the average in amount and thirty per cent above the average in feeding value, as the crop is of extra quality and is being secured in EA un- usually good condition. The poorest returns are received from Vermont, where 6 crop of only fair average is reported.
 The rumored case of leprosy in Mott street, New York city, is unfounded. The Chinaman Jan was fouAd by the DO. lice, and 0 physician who examined him later declares that the ChinaIna an is in a good state of health save for 6 sore lip There was not the slightest trace of leprosy. The other tenants ir the house, who are mostly rich China. men, were not in the least concerned over the reports of the disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
PITH AND POINT.

When thought is too weak to be simply expressed, it is Q proof that 1t should be rejected.
 The mission of the satirist is to tell others how to do things he can't do himself.-Van Dorn's Magazine.
 -Undeserved praise is of double im- port; we feel it is unmerited, and we feel also that it might have been.
 A single grain of common sense beats a million of gunpowder when superstitions are to be exploded. Amer ican Grocer.
 What we call curiosity and inquisi- tiveness in other people, seems in our' selves only laudable thirst for useful information.
 Charity begins at home, but it ends in the poorhouse-which is jolly good reason for not putting up too much on it-Puck.
 This would be a more comfortable world if larger number of the inhabit- ants did not think others better off than themselves. es.-Milwau Journal
 The man who is always right, who makes no mistakes, and who knows him. self to be superior to every body else, has most happy experience.-United Presbyterian.
 It is usually the man of money who discourses on the benefits of proverty. This is proper since the poor are other wise engaged.-West Shore. A little absurdity about compli- ment often gives it point Spanish lover is reported to have said to his mistress: Lend me your eyes; l want tonight to kill a man."
 Our deeds determine us as much as we determine our deeds, and until we know what has been or will be the peculiar combination ot outward with | inward facts which constitute a mans critical actions, it will be better not to think ourselves wise about his character. George Eliot
 -Endeavor to be always patient of the faults and imperfections of others; for thou hast many faults and imperfec- tions of thy own that require recipro- cation of forbearance. If thou art not able to make myself that which thou wishest to be, how canst thou expect to mold another in conformity to thy will? | Thomas Kempis.
 Failures and mistakes often spring from Encouragement. Does not every human being need a believing second self whose support and appreciation shall reinforce his failing courage? Tc sensitive and excitable people, who ex- | pend nervous energy freely, must come many low tides of depressed hours. h such cases we need another self to re- store an equilibrium.-Mrs. Stowe. l Industry is commended to us by all sorts of examples deserving our regard and imitation. All nature is copy thereof, and the whole world a glass wherein we may behold this duty rep resented to us. Even beings void ot reason, of sense, of life itself, suggest to us resemblances of industry; being set in continual action to effect reason able purposes conducting to the preserva tion of their own beings, or to the fur therance of the common good. Barrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
TIN-BACKED GEM S.
Bogus Stones That Shine on Many an As
 pIrlnG Bosom.

Bogus Stones That Shine on Many an As- pIrInG Bosom.
 Cheap iewelry is widely worn. Brook lyn contains a dozen or more stores in which large trade is done in all classes of plated ware-from the fifty cent diamond pin to the elegantly-en- graved triple-plated bracelet Some years ago bogus jewelry was affected only by the lower classes of colored people, but now nine-tenths of the jew elry worn is not solid. A vast differ ence exists between plated and ''snide'' jewelry. "Snide" jewelry is some- times called electro-plated ware, and is what is generally supposed to have been dipped in gold. The dipping process is no longer in use.
 Rhinestones, backed with tinfoil, are much worn by young girls in their hair and by members of the theatrical pro- fession. Rhinestones are made of glass and contain q small percentage of red lead. Formerly the manufacture of rhinestones was exclusively French industry, but of late years many have been made in Brooklyn. A good quail ity of rhinestone, nicely mounted in a stud, sells for 35 cents. Bracelets of rolled gold, warranted to wear ten years, bring $1 to s each. Watch chains are worth from 50 cents to g.. A large trade is done in gold-plated nickel and silver ore watches. It is said that silver ore will wear longer and not scratch so easily as watch-cases made of coin silver. They are one-fifth cheaper. A watch with a silver-ore case can be bought for S4.
 It is amusing to see the manner in
 which many respectable people buy
 cheap jewelry. They make the clerk
 understand that the jewelry is not for them, but for servants and children
 Y. Y. Morning Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
Tnval Officers Feel Sore,

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The nomina- tion of Prof. Soley to be Assistant Sec retary of the Navy, is so displeasing to naval officers that strong effort will be made to defeat the confirmation This Is in part revival of the old strife between the line and staff of the navy. The nomination will be opposed on the ground that the law provided that the appointment should be made from civil life and that the spirit of the law was violated when MT. Soley resigned his commission in the navy for the purpose of accepting this appointment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18

SCORE another for woman. A Ger man girl of notable size and beauty, Johanna Maestrick, has lived for several years in Lisbon and been under the tuition of bull-fighter, who instructed her in the business. She began her public career by entering on the prize contest for beauty arranged at Lisbon last spring, and carrying off the first prize. Then she made her debut at Oporto, where she killed two bulls, after a short contest amid the wild acclama- tions of the spectators. Now she is an nounced for a bull-fight in Lisbon, and public excitement is at fever heat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18

THE new counterfeit two-dollar silver certificates are so well executed that they would easily deceive anybody who did not examine them closely. If the man who is offered a two-dollar silver certificate is in doubt as to it's true char acter, and has a genuine bill in his pocket, he can quickly settle his doubts. If the doubtful bill is laid on the genuine and is found to be quarter of an inch shorter and one sixteenth narrower, its character is at once settled. It is coun. terfeit. In case there is not a genuine bill at hand, the counterfeit differs from a real two-dollar silver certificate in several details which would not be noticed in a hurried glance. All the counterfeits have the check "B" and the figures "1s63" underneath. As some of the'genuine bills have the same check mark it's presence only suggests more careful examination of the bills in other respects. None of the counterfeits has any other check mark, however. The vignette of Hancock on the counterfeit is poorly executed, and in the fac-simile signature of w. s. Rosecrans the letter "a" looks more like "u." In the printed words underneath register of the treasury" the letter It" in "the" is not crossed. It is seen on holding the bill up to the light that it has no sill threads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18

LITTLE JUSTICE DUFFY of New York, has put an original construction on the excise laws in regard to the opening of side doors on Sunday. In case this week he said to the officer who made the arrest: "You should know that it is not a violation of the law for the side door of a saloon to be open on Sunday. The proprietor might hear some noise in his saloon, water pipe might burst, or he might want to go in and get piece of ice for sick child. Under such cir cumstances he would have a right to open the side door and go in, and a policeman when he finds him there, if he is not selling liquor, and if there are no customers in the place, would have no right to arrest him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18

THERE cannot be to much emphasis upon the financial aspects of this pension business, says the New York Herald. It is only by study of the figures that it's enormity can be brought home by every mind. Let us repeat them! Great Brit ain pays for her army, her navy-the largest in lthe world-and her pensions $160, 1000, ,000 annually. France, armed to the teeth, with a navy second to that of England, pays annually for army, and navy pensions $1S3,000,000. Ger many is mistress of the continent, with an army that is the envy and the terror of modern civilization, and yet army, and navy and pensions cost $114, ,O00, ,O00 annually. Russia, for the same service, pays every year $123,OoO, ,OO0. In the United States we have two or three divisions we call "an army" the merest germ of "a navy" but our army, navy and pensions cost $219,O0O,0O0 a year. And if the men who rule the dominant party have their way the sum will soon be doubled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
NVanthar IndIcnlInna.

WARRINGTON. July ls.-For New. Eng- land: Fair; except showers near the coasti northwesterly winds; slightly cooler.
 For Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsyl- vania and New Jersey: Fair weather, pre- ceded by showers near the coast and in New Jersey; northwssterly winds slightly cooler.
 For Western New York and Western Pennsylvania: Slightly cooler; fair weather northerlY winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
A Fighting Texas Mom Der.

WARRINGTON, July 1S.-There was some excitement in the House press gallery over the appearance of Con- gressman Grain from Texas, looking for the correspondent of western paper with the announcement that he in tended to shoot him on sight. The cor respondent is not in the city and the Texas member returned to the floor of the House without doing any damage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
WHAT DO YOU wANrs
An Advertisement in the ''DemOcrat''
 win Help You.

 Do you want agents? Do you want pupils? Do you want a partner? Do you want a situation? Do you want to buy anything? Do you want boarders or lodgers? Do you want "help," male or female? Do you want servants, clerks or me- chanics ? Do you want to rent a room, house or store2
 Do you want to sell your goodwill and fixtures? Do you want to rent or sell your house, office, store, lot or farm? Do you want to buy or sell a horse, wagon or any kind of a vehicle? Have you lost or found anything? If so, advertise in the DEMOCRAT, for one cent a word. The returns are satis- factory. A twenty-five cent advertise ment last week brought twelve appli. cants for position, within ten hours. A single ito rent" found tenant in one day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
Real Estate for the Presidents Family

WASHINGTON, July 1S,-Several deeds have been recorded at Rockville the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, within the past few days, o f property bought at a suburb near here on the Potomac river by members of the Presidents family. One piece of property is in the name of Mrs. Harrl- son, and the consideration named is S21 7S3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
A Long Session of Congre...

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-Every one nc W con cedes that this will be a very long session. President Harrison before his departure for Cape May Point said so to a friend, and Senator German, who, as leader of the Democratic Senators, is mapping out the campaign against the Election bill, expressed the same opinion. It will certainly be the end of September, and very probably the middle of October, before Congress ad- iourus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
TITS SAID

THE worlds memory is short-We take
 l this opportunity to again say that G. O. TAYLOR Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whistles are the best on earth for the money. Sold only in bottles by Grocers and Druggists everywhere. See that pro- prietors firm name is on strip label, over cork. CHESTER H. GRAVES & SONS.
 Unbranded cases sent when so ordered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
A Sensible Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is curing more cases of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis. Group and all Throat and Lung Troubles than any other medicine. The proprietor has authorized all druggists to give you a sample bottle free to convince you of the merit or this great remedy. Large Bottles 50c and $1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
Population of New York City.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The rough official count of the population of New York city, just completed by the Census Office, shows that the population is 1,- 513, 501, which is an increase of 20. 46 per cent. over the census returns of 1880, and an increase of 2S per cent. during the decade. Superintendent Porter says that this is the only esti- mate ever made by the Census Office of the population of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.--The President has appointed O. L. Spalding, of Michigan, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice George c. Tichenor, re- signed. He was formerly a member of Congress, and is now a special agent of the Treasury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE

Butter-Market steady. oreameyy-EasteFn, I7c. .alSc.: western. lJc.a17 C.: ElRin, IT ca l71Sc.: imitation. loc.a13c. Dairy-Eastsrn. half-tirkin tubs, l4.cal6c.; eastern Welsh tubs 6c.R10c.
 .Cheese-Mnrket dull. Factory New .YoSk cheddar, 7S5o as1so HreSmery1NSw YorGs
 EGgs-MarKet firm. Frssh-Eastsrn hrstA Isc. Canadian frsLS, l7ISc.alse. WesterA 1rsts, I6c.a1Tc-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
Al NEW WORK correspondent of tn,

A NEW YORK correspondent of the Philadelphia Bulletin asserts that Marcus Meyer, theatrical manager, has bets to the amount of $17, ,ss0 pending on his ability to make the journey from San Francisco to Paris in fifteen days. He left the former city last Wednesday and sailed on the city of New York yes- terday afternoon. If he walks into the Cafe Anglais before 5:30 o'clock next Thursday afternoon, he wins twenty. four dinners, twenty-four plates, $50 a plate. If he doesn't, he pays for the dinners. It is fairly good story for advertising purposes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
The Presidan. nt Cana May.

CAPE MAY POINT, N. J.. July 1S.- President Harrison arrived here at 8 quarter past nine last evening on 8 special train consisting of locomotive and Superintendent Bannard's private par,t --s >,.,.;z; Nss,rSI E SsA ,S..Ssy ,..r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
NEW YORK MARKErG

NEW YORK. July 17.-MOnsy on call to-day ( and A per cent:
 RONDS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18
Its Sar,.sy Secured.

This is thu only house that stood, while the tornado blew down all around it.
 That was strange.
 Not at all. There is a mortgage on this heavy enough to hold it down Munsey's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-18

 Quintard S Merriam, 129 Bank Street William Il. Collins, 1855 South Main street. w. N. Ladd, 66 South Main street M. J. Fogg, 1S7 South Main, 15 North Main
 Zs"S, Co6eeS, EIc. Great A. S. F. Tea Co, East Main street.
 DrHgS ana Medicine. Bart Bossidy, fl East Main street. r. J. Bossidy, cor. Bank and Leonard street
 Zo6GceO and Cigars. M. II. Waas. 7S South Main street. Paul Asheim, lO5 Bank and 10 Grand:s e
 Dentists. s. w. Chipman, 1O1 Bank street.
 Watches ana /eweay. Lake, strobeI X Co. Exchange place.
 HaraaOare, Etc. b. B. Wilson, Il East Main street. f. B. Field, 61 South Main street. P. J. Bolan, 74 and 76 Bank street.
 Bakery. Kelly, North Main, South Main and Bank
 PenmanSh,p. P E. Holly, 1S1 Bank street.
 ZaHndfIeS. E. R. Davis & Co, Canal street American Hand Laundry Mrs. 5. J. O'Donnel, Mohagan street.
 WaH Pa6er.-Pa,nhtng. Oscar II. Valentine, Rink building. L. H. Haase, 117 Bank street.
 Ltveyy Stable. Stiles A. Wheeler rear 56 and 5s Bank street. Austin's Stables, Scovill street. Pianos, Musical Merchandtse. R. c. Forbes. as5 South Main street.
 InSurance. F A. Granniss, 52 Bank street. Maurice F. Carmody, 1S East Main street. NezO and Sec0nd Hand H0uSes M. Ehrlich, 53 East Eain Street. George k. Sheridan, 131 South Main street A. Harper, SC East Main Street
 SpeCtacleS. F. s. Grant, 145 Bank street.
 ACSEUNVUNEa Charles F. Smith. 6a East Mair:: street. J. K. Burns, 74 Bank street.
 PAumbihg. Donahue t& Adamson, co East Main street.
 Railroads. N. Y, N. II. X II. N. Y. X N. k. NJ. X W. & c. R.
 C2aitvoyant. Mrs. A. W. Bishop, e4a south Main street
 AmHSemenkS. Jean Jacques.
 Com/echone,y. F. L. Scott, 45 East Main street. Webber. los Bank Street.
 Meaks. s. Bohl, 94 South Main street.
 OnderIakerS. Martin Bergen. 6a South Main street. John Moriarty, 20 Grand street. J. NJ. Burrall < Co, 50 Bank street. w. H. Hunt, 61 South Main street. Physicians and Surgeons. Henry F. Gill M. D., 1855 South Main str Dr C. w. s. Frost, 137 Bank street. Dr. s. II. Platt, 14 Abbottt Ave
 Real Estate Asenhs. D. H. Tierney, 1s1 Bank street. A. F. Abbott & Son, 10s Bank street. F. B. Rice, S. P. Williams, s5 South Main.street.
 Sample Rooms. E T. H. Hayes, 34 East Main street.. Ed Kane. 10 Scovlll street.. James W, Hodson, IS Exchange place. Henry Murphy, 4S East Main street. Fruin's Wine Room, 1S9 Bank Street. Frank Brothers, Co. So. Main and Union, Trainer & Hammell, 51 East Main street. John J. Sheehan, Union Street. Moran & Fitzgerald, cor. Spring S E. Main Sta Harvey Brothers, II West Main St,
 C0aI and Wood. N. W. Greenman. 73 Bank street. Miller X Strickland, 107 Bank street, Fred J. Wood, 231 East Main street, City Lumber and Coal Co.
 F20WerS. A Dallas, 56 Bank street. W J. Snow. 22 Exchange Place.
 Brea0erS ana BOiaerS. Hellmann & Kipp.
 Paper. R. K. Hitchcock & Co, @ and 29 Canal sta set, Ca,pekS and CbhOlSfering. Elkins & Wake, 12S to 1s7 South Main street
 Rr0prieha,y Medicines. c. H. Graves Sons, Boston, Aliens New Discovery.
 N00eLy Sore. Boston 9Oc Store, 1es south Main street. Frank E. Fenner, 151 Bank street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-17

should. She had nothing with her but a
small hand bag- WHATS the use" she
said, ''of lot Of luggage when you go over.
We are going 20 bu LOT of things, and
there's no use of carrying trunks 10th
ways"
IL struck me as being a very sensible idea.
An idea worthy of an American girl Ny
friends often accuse me of waving the star
spangled banner on all occasions, but if
you'll find me any product of any age that
Is equal 70 the American girl of 1890, I'll go
miles TO ses what it is.
Before pretty Miss Fair became Mrs. Her
man Oelrlchs, she had number Of yacht
ing dresses made, for she knew that she
would spend most her time this summer on
board the Stranger One Of them-the
prettiest one thinks of dark blue silk,
with embroidery Of white upon 1t. The
skirt just clears the tops of the low deck
shoes, and the waist is neat blouse, with
wide collar and deep cuffs. A broad red
sash Is worn with this dress, and white
sailor hat with a red and blus handkerchief
folded round its crown. Mrs. Oerlchs
calls it her Fourth of July dress" and her
handsome husband tells her that she ought
never to wear it without having flag
stuck in her Delt. Taere are several white
flannel dresses among Mrs. Oslrichs' yacht
ing costumes, and one very artistic affair OF
cream fish-net, with ornamentatiol OF
peony silk cords. She has & own as brown
as a bee from her constant exposure on
board the Yacht, and so has Herman, but
the color is very becoming and they ara
very happy. Long life to them
CARRIE CARELESS.