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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
AT THE GENERALS TOMB.
Breaking Ground for the Riverside Me-
mortal Witnessed by Thousands.

Breaking Ground for the Riverside Me-
mortal Witnessed by Thousands.
NEW York, April 2S.-Full 10000
persons were massed about the tomb of
General Grant when the monument cere-
monies opened. Gen. G. H. I. Coils,
chairman of the Grant Monument Execu-
tive Committee, explained the nature of
the gathering and then turned the exer-
cises over to Charles H. Freeman, Depart
ment Commander, Ct. A. R. After Mr..
Freeman's introduction the "Star Span
gle Banner was rendered by the Marine
Band, and at it's conclusion Rev. Dr.
Clark Wright invoked the blessing.
After the prayer General Horace Porter,
the orator of the day, claimed the atten-
ton of the assemblage. His address was
frequently punctuated with applause.
At the conclusion of the address, which
occupied over an hour, Mr.. Freeman,
Mrs Grant, Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris,
and her two daughters entered the hol-
low square in front of the temb, and the
ceremony of cutting the first sod was
gone through with. Mr.. Freeman
gracefully officiated, while the band
played America" Just as he removed
the turf soldier who stood ON an ele-
waited mound waved his hand, and the
big guns of the U. S. S. Yantic, which
lay in the Hudson, belched forth sa-
lutte. This ended the exercises.
Among those present were Secretary
Noble, ex-Mayor Grace, Comptroller Ny
ers, Col Elliott f. Shepard, A. S. De
Frece, George NJ. Pullman, Minister Ro-
nero, General Howard, Admiral Braine
and Gen. Daniel D. Sickles.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
TRIBUTES TO GRANT
Annual Dinners to Celebrate
the Generals Birthday.
SEVERAL PLEASANT FEATURES
The Great Commanders Deeds Recalledtby
Prominent Citizens.

Touching Scene at lthe Delmonico Ban
Build the Grant ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS at
the TOmb-The HERDS Cabin to be Re-
moved from Missouri.
NEW YORK, April 2S.-The birthday
of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant was celebrated
last night by the members of the Grant
Birthday Dinner Association at belmont.
co.'s.
The decorations in the dining hall were
very fine, and included life-size portraits
of Generals Grant, Sherman and Sheri-
dan and President Lincoln.
Among those present were Hon.
Joseph II. Choate, who presided; Hon.
William NJ. Evarts, who responded to the
toast, "The Day We Celebrate" Rear
Admiral Braine, General Howard, Hon.
w. j. Wallace, Hon. John w. Noble, Hon.
Calvin S. Brice, Hon. Stephen B. Elkins
and Hon. T. G. Platt.
From the balcony, after the speech
making had been reached, Mrs. Grant,
the widow of the man who was in every.
body's thoughts, looked down upon the
brilliant scene. And surely 1t must have
assuaged her sorrow to hear the glowing,
heartfelt and eloquent tributes of respect
and esteem that were paid by successive
speakers to the memory of her dead hus-
band, and the responsive applause that
every sentiment elected.
With her were her daughter, Mrs. Sar-
toris, Mrs. j. A. Fassett, Mrs. G. Fl. T.
Coils, wife of Gen. Coils, and Miss E. L.
Gleason of Philadelphia. There was a
great scene when they came in. Mr..
Choate was speaking, but he stopped i'm
mediatelyiand all in the banquet chamber
stood up and waved their handkerchiefs
and cheered while Mrs. Grant stepped
forward and smiled and bowed her &C.
acknowledgements.
Mrs. Sartoris brought her little daugh-
ter with her, q very pretty child, with
a profusion of brown hair and eyes. She
didn't go on the balcony; she was brought
on to the floor of the banquet hall and
conducted to the presidents table, where
she took n seat next to that of Senator
Evarts. The old veteran smiled and his
face lit up until he looked fully 10 years
younger, and when he stopped over and
kissed the pretty child everybody ap-
plauded as though he had made big
hit. 1t was louder applause than he got
for any of the points that glittered like
stars in the dark labyrinthian mazes of
the speech which he made.
A beautiful souvenir menu, leather
bound, with portrait of General Grant
on the cover, was presented to each guest.
Accompanying the menu was small
leather case containing bronze medal,
on the face of which is a bas-relief of
General Grants head, and on the re-
verse bas-relief of the tomb as it will be
when completed.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

Rapidity of movement is apt to be &C.
companied by sacrifice of dignity, es-
pecially if you happen to have vicious
dog at your heels. 1t would be stretching
a point to say that our spring suits have
any dignity because the term is not usually
applied to inanimate objects, but If they
have no dignity of their own they at least
impart dignity to the wearer who in return
may be said to invest them with sort OF
personal animation. If there is anything
in this life that is positively depressing,
it is the unfortunate who is condemned to
wear an unbecoming suit of clothes. He
may try to appear unconscious of the atten-
ton he attracts, but he is victim of in
ward Embarrassment, even though he
gives no outward evidence oft You will
have no cause for embarrassment If you
buy your clothing at our store, without
stretching it a particle. We can say that
we show the nobbiest and best fitting line
of Suits, Spring Overcoats and Pants to
be found in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Mrs. Emma Moffett Tying, who has
achieved a we'll. earned reputation as a
writer, is a daughter-in-law of the late
DR.. Stephen II. Tying. of st. Georges
church. She is said to be good Greek
scholar.
Senator Higgins, of Delaware, says
they still retain in a modelled form the
whipping post and pillory, because the
state is so near three great cities that
it is in great danger of becoming an
asylum for criminals.
Mrs. Calhoun, sister of Gen. Custer,
bears a semblance to her dead hero
brother and possesses many of the men
tai characteristics that distinguished
him. She is a most fluent converse
tionalist and an elocutionist of wide
reputation.
Emperor William is writing" a
history of William l., in two volumes,
assisted by his former tutor, Prof. Him.
peter. Two hundred copies only will
be printed, to be given to the sovereigns
of Europe, the Hohenzollern family and
the most important national libraries.
1t is recalled of Gen. Sherman that
he did not like broad story any more
than Gen. Grant, of whom this anecdote
is related: Some one in a company,
where he was, began by way of pre-
face, ~ believe there are no ladies
present" NO" said Grant; "but there
are gentlemenr'
The sultan of Turkey is at present
an ardent student of the German Ian
guage. He was able to carry on a short
conversation in German with the en-
bassador recently sent by the emperor
of Germany to Constantinople. He pro-
fessed great admiration for the poetry
of Heine and Geibel.
The princess of Wales, who is an
ardent photographer, is passing her
time just now in having views taken by
herself reproduced on a tea service be-
ing made by Mortloclz, the court potter
at Oxford. The cups will be what is
known as pear-shape. with glass-cut
edges or slightly waved indentations.
The Compagnie Generate des Vol
lures of Paris are about TO start pa
per entitled Paris Voiture, which will
be procured by putting two-sou piece
in a slot in every cab. The paper will
contain the bills of the theaters, a few
illustrations and tips for the races. The
purchaser will also be insured during
MS drive.
olivia Golibart, the young Balti-
more society girl who is about to ven
ture into theatrical life, is pretty and
rather small brunette. Her eyes are
dark, and her hair, black as ink, falls to
her waist. In figure she is attractive,
and dances well. She has appeared in
many amateur theatrical performances
in her native city.
The tremendous variation in prices
for valuable books is illustrated by the
figures for the Valdarfer Boccaccio. In
1912 the only perfect copy in existence
was sold at the disbursal of the duke of
Roxburghe's library for twenty-five
hundred pounds. A Roxburghe club was
formed in honor of the sale. A copy
with five leaves missing was sold last
week for two hundred and thirty pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
HUMOROUS.

Tomorrow and tomorrow and to-
morrow"-The three days of grace on a
note.-Puck.
From a Speech-''Gentlemen we
have great cause for rejoicing that tho
stone which has so long weighed upon
our hearts has been finally removed
from our necks. Batter.
-Emily-"Now that you are engaged
to Harry, does he ever ask you for a
kiss?" Julia-''He never has yet"
Emily-"Dear me! Is he bashful?"
Julia-"Oh, no; he takes them without
asking. Herald.
The patept-medicine almanacl1er
who published on one page a recipe for
making lobster soup with milk and on
the opposite page an advertisement Of
unrivaled cure for dyspepsia under
stands his Observation-Disclosures.
"A spiritualist asks: "Did you ever
go into dark room where you could
see nothing and feel that there was
something there?" Yes, frequently, and
the something unfortunately CHANGED
to be rocking chair.-Yonkers States
man.
-"Oyez! Oyer! Oyer shouted the
annoying little brother as he stuck his
head into the parlor. what do you
mean by such a noise?" asked his sister,
Eyer Teller, John Jaykins, is coming
down the front walk, and the court is
now in session. "-Washington Post.
"A Great Business Center.-Tender-
foot-''What a wonderful town Empire
City must be! Only two years old, and
man from there assured me yesterday
that it contains twenty-five banks. -
Native-t'Yes. Twenty-one of them are
faro banks. Chicago Saturday Herald.
-Obedient to Orders.-Hostess-'
Raclshaw, let me introduce Hon. Mr.
Goldmedal." Mr.. Goldmedal Immature
but rising statesman)- "Howdy, Miss
Rackshaw! believe I've been appoint
ed by the-the steering committee to
take you out to supper. Chicago Trib-
une.
Two Polish peasants happened to
meet. Tell me, did you know that
Naida's COW was dead?" "Good
heavens! But you are not going to tell
him the news as blunt as that?" ''No,
1 shall prepare him. First am going
to tell him that his mother has died;
then can break the news about the
w."-Paris Figaro.
Wonderful Contrast.-The head
master of the girls high school is describ-
ing to the class the beauty of the Alps,
which he has visited during his vaca-
ton, and ends his lecture in these
words: "And there, with one foot l
stood on the ice of the glacier, while
with the other was pluching the most
beautiful ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Batter.
Mrs. Wagleigh (dejectedly)-"We
appear to be drifting further and fur
Their apart every month, Jack. You
have grown cold and reserved, though
before we were married it was alto.
gethcr different. You seemed to dote
on me then, and used to say how all
your friends would envy you could they
realize my true worth" Mr.. Wagleigh
(absent-mindedly) - "Well - err you
see, the figure is fully fifty thousand less
than thought 1t was."-Light.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

The boonton iron ana Steel Works at
Boonton, N. j., are shut down because of
the refusal on the part Of the men to work
under a new rule which requires the men
to work at any furnace that they are as
signed to.
The examination Of Carlisle w. Harris,
the young medical student who is
under arrest in New York city in
connection with the death of his girl-wife,
Helen Nelson Potts, has again been post
poned, the examination of the stomach of
Mrs. Harris having not yet been COM
pleted.
The body Of the woman found in the
Parks House in Boston on Friday
last has been identified as that of
Bertha Everett, aged IL, Of Phillipsburg,
Pa. Miss Everett was on the way to take
care Of her sister, who is i'll in Haverhill.
She Is believed to have blown out the
gas.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

1T was unkind, not to call it disloyal,
for Ex-Governor Foraker to tell the
National Republican league convention
that "Mr Blaine has given us a magnifi-
cent administration, and it is not likely
to have a soothing effect upon the
already very much perturbed gentleman
who draws the presidents salary and
who IS now travelling around upon a
royalty equipped special, labelled "the
presidential train"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
Alarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOXES.
4-Corner Willow and West Main streets
6-Exchargc Place.
12-Rogers 4 Bro.
14-East Main street and Wolcott road.
15-Corner Cherry and East Main.
21-Horse car railroad stables (private.)
23-Iron bridge, West Main.
24-Waterbury Brass Co (private J
25.-Corne, johnson and Waterville.
26-Corner Prospect and Grove.
27-Junction North Main, Grove and
North Elm.
2S-Waterbury Manufacturing Co (private
32-Corner Washington and South Main.
34-Waterbury Buckle Co (private.)
35-Benedict & Burnham Co (private.)
36-Waterbury Watch Co (private)
3S-Corner of Grand and South Main.
42-Corner of Union and Franklin.
43-Scovill Manufacturing Co (private.)
45-Corner Clay and Mill.
46-No Hose house, Baldwin street.
47-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley.
312-Corner Mea'ow and Bank.
314-Corner Meadow and Cedar.
321-Plume & Atwood Co (private.)
323--Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private.)
324-No4 Hose house, Brooklyn.
313-Randolph & Cloves.
SIGNALS.
One stroke 10 NJ.
One stroke calls the superintendent of
fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
Two single strokes, fire out or fire under
control, used as recall.
Ten strokes Quick will indicate gen.
eral alarm.
Fifteen strokes quick ard repeat calls
out the militia.
INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS.
Be particular and rema' n at the box and
direct the firemen to the fire.
Do not pull the hook if the frebell or
small bell in the box is striking, as that
indicates an alarm has airead~ been given
Be particular to remain at the box until
the arrival of an officer of the fire DEPART
ment. who will release the key, or, if cir
cumstances will not permit remaining, then
the proper officer will return the key to
the holder as soon as convenient.
Always give the alarm from the box
nearest to the fire.
Be sure and close the door before lesv-
ing the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

If it took Secretary Tracy two years
to discover what a cancer the navy yard
patronage was upon the body polite
how long will it take him to cut it out?
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
Banquet In Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, April IS The Union
League Club celebrated General Grants
birthday last night with a banquet.
Many prominent citizens were among
the guests.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
Thu EVENING DEMOCRAT

Is for sale every day at the following
places
Martin Bergin, South Main street.
w. F. Dillon, East Main street.
E. w. Ensign, North Main street.
G. N. Ellis, Bank street.
Baumgartner Bros, Bank street.
Part ee's Drug Store, Bank street.
WinchelPs News Room, Bank street.
MIS-. Casey, Bank street.
P j. Bossidy, Bank street.
John Richie, South Main street.
James E. Roe, Baldwin street.
Peoples Drug Store, baldwin street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

ST. LOUIS, April 2S.-General Grants
famous log cabin, which stands on an
eight-acre farm 10 miles southwest of
this city, is about to be removed and
taken to Chicago as one of the attractions
of the Worlds Fair. General Grant
erected the cabin with his own hands out
of logs cut and hewn by himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
The Amerious Club Celebrates.

P1TTsBURa, April 2S.-The Americas
Club last night celebrated for the fifth
time the anniversary of the birthday of
General Grant. The preparations for
the event were elaborate, surprising all
previous efforts. A large number of dis
tinguished statesmen were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-For New England:
Fair; westerly winds, cooler.
For Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsylva-
mia land New Jersey: Fair; northwesterly winds.
slightly cooler.
For Western New York and Western Penn.
sylvania Fair; cooler weather; northwesterly
winds
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

ITALY's indignation at the hardness
of the United States in settling the New
Orleans question has not checked the
flow of immigration to this country
from sunny Italy. The records show
that Italians are fiocking to these shores
in almost unprecedented numbers.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

For the three months ending March
81, 1890, as compared with the same
period last year, there was a decrease in
our exports of about SO per cent, the
heaviest decline being in farm products.
This is direct result of the Mckinley
tariff act, which the democrats in con-
gress predicted would curtail our for
eign markets. No wonder Mr. Blaine is
struggling so hard to find new markets
by means of reciprocity; he knows that
our surplus fam products have got to
find market somewhere, or universal
bankruptcy will stare us in the face.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
10000 More Population for Paris.

PARIS, April 28.-The new census shows
an increase in the population of the
French capital of $4,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

VI RIVER RAILROAD.
In EFFECT APRIL 8, 1891.
FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL
Leave Waterbury, Dublin street, 500 and 500
am; 1880, 500, 7O7 p. m.
Leave Meriden, 7:0S, $40 am; S17, 5:45 D. m.
FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY.i
Leave Cromwell, $50, sos a. m, 1913. 500 D. m.
Leave Meriden, West Main street. 7:os a.oO a
N 1881, 5:45, $50 p. m. "A :. : s =
Arrive at Dublin street, 7:4O, 1o1I a. M, 1885,
6:35, 7:56 p. m. -o'
cHAs. N. CRAWFORD, supt.
Neriden. Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
Preparing to Receive Parnell.

CHICAGO, April 2s.-Preparations are
being made here for reception to Mr.
Parnell. 1t is intended to make it one of
the greatest demonstrations Chicago ever
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
Cardinals to Erect reforms.

ROME, April 2S.-Pope Leo has appoint
ed three cardinals as a commission to i'm
mediately inaugurate reforms in the man
agement of the internal affairs of the Vati-
can.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

The French AmbassadOrfResigns
PARIS, April 28.-The French Ambassa-
dor at st. Petersburg has resigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
WATERBURY,
ONE PRICE CLOTHING co.,
100 BANK STREET,
Miss H. L. NATION

Is having a steady accession to her
SHORTHAND SEMINARY. Those
INTERESTED SHOULD CALL
AT ONCE, AND BE READY FOR
A POSITION IN THE FALL. The
graduates of this popular seminary are
selected by business men on account
of their accuracy, as we'll as speed.
Personal attention by the ENri i.
ENCED PRINCIPAL.
Rooms IS & 90 Lilley's Block, Wat
erbury, Conn.
Miss H. L. NATION, Principal.
Ray Formerly PRINCIPAL OF
GKFFEY'S Shorthand School.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
N. q. & d. Railroad Time Table,

Trains leave Waterbury for
NEW YORK sos, SEQ, 10.45 a. m $780, s:a5, 6:07,
pm. Return-5:01, 500 1000 a. m, 100, 4.O2,
500 p. m.
NEW HAVEN. $50, a. No., 1880, e:o7 p. m.
Return -12:00,m.
GEPoRT-S:O5, $3.50, 1o:45 "a m 80. sss SOY.
Return-T:OO, $3.50. a. M, 12:1O,2:3S $50, TAI,
ANsoNiA-eo5, $50 1o:4s,a M. 1so s:a5, so7, $3.50
pm. Return-7:35, 1929, a. M, 1874, $40,
wATERTo WN-6:44, s:s5, 11s. a. M, 4:o5. s:15,
7:01, 9:15 p. M. last train, Saturday only Re-
turn-6:a5, 7:5O, 1910, a. M, $50. 500. 6:ss,
e i1:i7, sauna. m zoo oa s:ss, M
11:17, a. m, 400, 656 D. m
Return-7:26. $3.50 a. M, $50, $40 p M
W1NSTED-e:s0, lily a. m, 400, $3.50, p. m.
Return-705, 9:35, a. m. a,05, 4:52 pm.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Going north, 9:25 a. m.
Going south, 4:15 p. m.
For New Haven and points on the Shore Line
Division via Naugatuck junction at4:15 D. m.
LUCIUS FUTILE, General Manager.
T. HEMPSTEAD. General Pass. AgenS.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
PRODUCE MARKET
MERCANTILE EXCHAN

Butter Market In fair demand with prices
about steady. Western creamery fancy. 27c.
Eggs-Market frmer. State fresh, 14s<ca1So.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, April 27.-Money on call loaned
easy at 3 and 3IS per cent.
BONDS
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
THE SPECIALIST, WHO IS AT
MRS H l.. NORRIS,
IS ABBOTT AVE, Waterbury.
A GOOD TESTIMONIAL.

A GOOD TESTIMONIAL.
To the Public:
l have been an invalid more than ten
years, ~ Il have exhausted the skill of
thilteen different physicians of Waterbury
trying TO get we'll. Five years of this
time | have not taken one step alone, and
two years l have not stood alone. DIR L
Kimbell has only been treating me two
weeks and l can stand alore and walk
across my room by leaning part of my
weight on IA chair. thank God for feel
ing that am going to get well.
Very Respectfully,
MRS II. l.. MORRIS, Is Abbott ave.
Waterbury, April 81, 1891.
P. S.-Come aud see for yourselves.
Exhausted vitality. premature decline,
nervous and physical debility, Emporium
tiles, loss of manhood and womanhood re-
stored 10y taking DIR Kimhell's medicines.
This M d:cine cures Weakness and night
swcats.
DR. Kin bell has racticed medicine over
81 years i'll ''eI!rly every state i'll the Union.
He cur, S all diseases men, women and
chill 'r-n. CASES given up By other ply.
sicians solicited
BrigIt's Disease of the Kidneys, Differ
ses Of the Rectum. Acne, and Pimplrs cured.
GEY~ All re NEEDLES furnished.
Are you afflicted with ursightlv warts
an inches Oh your face DR. Kimb-ll re-
mUAes hideUus warts, molcs and birth
mar 5, leaving no scar.
Owing to profe ssion"l engagements in
other cities, DR. Kimbell can only remain
Il short time in Waterbury.
Office hours 8 a. III. to p IN. Consul
tation free. Office not open on Sundays.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28
NOTICE.
New Millinery Store.

Miss Rose Reilly, late of New York, will
open on Thursday, March 10, Millinery
store at: No 1913 South Main street, with a
full line of trimmed and untrimmed Hats,
all the latest novelties, etc. Ladies are
cordially invited to call.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-04-28

WHEN the bargain is completed
whereby Secretary Proctor leaves the
cabinet for the senate there's going to be
a mighty lively row in the republican
ranks as to his successor in the cabinet.
New England, of course, thinks she is
entitled TO the place, but the northwest
will demand that the man be taken
from that section, and then the fun will
begin. Mr. IIarrison's natural molina
ton will be to put the place where it
will make the most Harrison votes in
the nominating convention. but he will
have to play it very fine to keep from
losing as many as he gains.
THE constituencies jobbing that marks
every action of the English government
in Ireland has received new illustra-
ton. 1t has been discovered that, in
many districts the seed potatoes so Os-
tentatiously distributed, by the castle
agencies, to small farmers-and for pay
ment of which these latter have had to
give bonds-were absolutely worthless.
The people spent their time and labor in
planting them; and in many districts
they have not yet showed sign of
vegetation, though, in the natural order
of things, the stalks should he well
above the ground by this time. The
effect of this will be to ensure in those
districts another season of distress and
famine, worse than the preceding one.
And for this the tory government is
directly responsible, as they insisted on
controlling this issue of seed through
their inspectors and officials, and re-
jected every proposition that Irish local
farmers and expert agriculturists should
have any voice in the matter. Surely
there never was so perverse and malig
nant travesty of government inflicted
on any country in the world.