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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
Science of Begging.

There ought to be schools of begging. The science of begging is. but poorly un- derstood.
 There is an old blind man who some times gets upon railroad train at cer- tain New England station trying to sell a little poem which relates how he and his four children were all stricken sightless In single night This does not excite pity but rather curiosity how the singu- lar coincidence could happen. It would be much better to have a greater variety of calamity. Say that the father was blind, the oldest child 8 cripple from birth, the second mentally weak, the third in jail and the fourth dude. That ought to inspire pity and lead tc prompt relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
Love That Would Satisfy.

1T do not ask, Matilda, that you love me alone, but only ask that you will love me as you do-'
 "Why, Henry" broke in the surprised girl, "you have no rival"
 q was not going to ask you to love me as much as any rival, but only to love me as much as you do Fido, and I'll be more than satisfed.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
A Monster Coal Mine,

The deepest mine in the world is at St. Andre de Poirier, France, and yearly pro- duces 300, ,0OO tons of coal. The mine is worked with two shafts, one 2,952 feet deep, and the other 3,083. The latter shaft is now being deepened, and will soon reach the 4,000-foot level. A remarkable feature is the comparatively low tempera- ture, which seldom rises above seventy five degrees Fahrenheit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
THE EVENING DEMOCRAT

Is for sale every day at the following places:
 Martin Bergin, South Main street. w. F. Dillon, East Main street. B. w. Ensign, North Main street. G. N. Els, Bank street. Baumgartner Bros., Bank street. Partree's Drug Store, Bank street. Winohell's News Room, Bank street. Mrs. Casey, Bank street. P. J. Bossidy, Bank street. James E. Roe, Baldwin street. Peoples Drug Store, Baldwin street. Thomas Costello, Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
Mrs. wiloox,s Domestic Philosophy.

I don't know why Ella Wheeler Will cox, the ex-poetess of passion, should have taken it amiss that one of the New York newspapers inferred that her sum mer home, ''The Bungalow" was bought with the earnings of her own pen; but she did. Some women less gifted would have felt complimented. Not so Mrs. Wilcox, from whose pen have seen thu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
Heart Beats.

From authentic investigations it ia found that the human heart is six inches in length, four inches in diameter, and beats an average of seventy times per minute, 4,2Oo an hour, 100, 800 times per lay, and 4, 691, 720times per year. So, in life of 80 years, the heart beats 300, ,000,- 100 times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
Clerk and Cashier.

What queer sentences one catches sometimes out of throng of carelessly talking men
 My head clerk and cashier quarrel so that l shall have to discharge one o1 them," heard a man say in street car.
 (Which will it be?" asked his compan. ion.
 ''The cashier"
 "But isn't that ungallant? She's a woman." q know that, but there's no room for sentiment in business. lean get another woman for a cashier, but 1t would be hard to-how dye do, Jones. As was saying -" But heard no more
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
The Election Cars.

countryman watching the mining
 operations on Broadway for the cable
 railroad, stood talking audibly to himself ''B'gosh," said he, "I'd like to come back to York in year or two when they
 get the election cars all a running" OWEN LANGDoN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
Enjoying August.

In the tRying August weather which made so many outsiders curl up and die I do not remember of hearing of single foundryman getting prostrated by heat, ahd for the excellent reason that it's about 40 degrees or upward in their
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
PENM ANS SHIP. Prof. HOlIeV

Teaches every pupil to write fine rapid business hand in a course of 16 private lessons and NO FAILURES.
 All kin of pen work execut d in the highest degree of the art l67 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
Is Lewis the Man?

Is Lewis the Man? It has been insinuated that Mrs. N Quad writes the Rowser letters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
OUR ADVERTISERS,

J. 5. Mull1ngS, M. Kaiser & Co. Boston Clothing Co. Benjamin Sedgwick. John SemroW. M. Wersba. Upson, Singleton & Co, J. Goldberg.
 Dry Goods, Millinery, Etc. E. T. Turner, Miller & Peck, l. Chase, Reid & Hughes, Conlon Bros. Boots, shoes, Rubber Goods. E. J. Finn, Damon & Shippy, W. L. Douglas, G. R. Dodge,
 Furniture, Etc. Waterbury Furniture Co, J. M. Burrall, Elkins Sc Wake,
 Groceries, Feed, ,sEtc. John B. Vallee, w. N. Ladd, Comeau, Blanchette & Co.
 Teas, Coffees, Etc. Great A. & P. Tea Co, Union Tea Go, J.F. Phelan,
 Butter, Eggs, Cheese. Boston Butter House,
 Drugs and Medicines. Brooklyn Drug store, James E. Rowe, J. P. Nugent, Peoples Drug store, c. K. Kilbride & Co, B, Bossidy.
 Tobacco and Cigars. Paul Asheim,
 Dentistry. Dr Ryder, New York Dental Parlors.
 Watches and Jewelry. Lake Strobel & Co, H. G. Chatfeld,
 Paints and Varnishes. William Davy.
 Hardwar D. B. Wilson, F. B. Field, P. J. Bolan,
 Bakery. Kelly, the Baker. Trott, Lawton & Go. Brennan, the Baker. O'Brien Brothers.
 :Penmanship. P. B. Holly,
 Laundries. E. R. Davis & Go,
 Wall PaDer Painting L. F. Haase, Valentine Bros, Pianos, Musical Merchandise. Driggs & Smith Go, Shoninger & Go.
 Dye House. H. M. Kelly,
 Insurance, Etc. F. A. Granniss, T. J. Moran. M. Ehrlich,
 Railroads. N. Y., N. H. & H. N. Y. 6t N. E. M. w. & c. R.
 Restaurants. Kingsley & Burke,
 Amusements.7 Jean Jacques,
 Meats.,: S.. .Bohl,
 Undertaking. John Moriarty, J. M. Burrall & Co, w. F. York. Mrs w. F. Dillon. James Mulville.
 Physicians and Surgeons. Dr c. w. s. Frost, Dr Gill,
 Real Estate. D. H. Tierney, T. J. Moran.
 Sample Rooms. James E. Watts, T. H. Hayes, James w. Hodson, T. F. Mcdonald. Harvey Brothers, w. H. Casey. "The Windsor" J. c. Srahan. Collins & Wagner. w. L. Fruin. John Leo.
 Coal and Wood. City Lumber and Coal Go, M. Kennedy, Frank Miller & Co.,
 Flowers. A. Dallas, w. J. Snow,
 Brewers. Hellmann & Kipp,
 Paper. R. E. Hitchcock & Go, Carpets and UpholsterIng. Elkins & Wake, l.. Schulke,
 Proprietary Medicines. Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound
 Novelty Store. I. H. Kamak, Shorthand and Typewrit1ngs Miss H. L. Mattoon,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
Think Carefully and Decide Wisely

We possess the facility and inclina- tlon to give you better bargains in your fall and winter garments, than we have been able to do before, and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-05
We Will Do ItI

Consider the inducements we offer to our patrons: We will clothe you styllshly, comfortly and satisfactory at the lowest living pr1ces, and if you are Tn position which does not allow you to pay for your fall suit or oveacoat, L. 0. D. will make the garments for you as easy payments at prices far be- low those charged by any other mer- chant tailor in town.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10

Each case consisted of two dozen cans,
and the total number of cans used from
1885 to 1890 for corn and tomatoes alone
was therefore 672, 9S3, 240.
Some interesting figures on the canning
industry have recently been given by
Hon. I. l.. Bunting, prominent packer
of Hamburg, n. Y. There are 1000
canning concernsin the United States to-
day." says Mr.. Bunting, consuming the
products from 1900, 900 acres, or $4,000
farms of forty acres each. These Gamer
les are paying over SEQ, 000, 900 for prod
uce and are giving employment to over
/ 900, 900 employees. 1t is safe to compute
that these concerns each pack an average
of 500, 900 cans yearly, which would make
the aggregate output over 81 200, 000, 900.
Calling the duty of 2.37 per box on plates
only one-half cent per can land it figures,
to be accurate, just two-thirds of a cent,
we find the tariff assessments against our
industry to be 100000 yearly.
Five million dollars has to be paid
into the government yearly by young,
deserving, popular industry in order thar
iron barons may experiment with safety
IN the manufacture of tin plates. This
eXacton Is no more mellow in its appli-
cation than an out and out license to that
effect for doing canning business. 1t is
estimated that farmers receive an aver
age of two cents for the produce con-
tanned in the can. In the absence of the
duty on tin plate the packer could afford
to pay the farmer two and one-half cents
for the produce, or 90 per cent. more than
he now pays him, and still be able to sell
the canned product at the same price, or,
on the other hand, in the absence of the
duty, the packer could afford to throw
in S5,OOO,000 Of canned goods without
charge. In other words. the consumer
could buy 10 per cent. more of canned
goods for the same money, and this sur
plus being simply thrown in. the con-
sumer would certainly receive it and con-
sumo it.
This would necessitate the packers
putting up 100000 more Of products,
which means buying of the farmer more
produce. 1t is equal to the product of
$4,000 acres of land. while the growing
Of this extra produce, together with the
work implied in packing, labelling and
boxing ready for shipment, would give
more employment than the widest
dreams of a prospective tin plate indus
try large enough to supply the whole
American trade. We economic in the
labor cost on making cans, vet the duty
on plates is equal to double the amount
pad for the labor cost in cans"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
McKinIeyism in n China shop.

In no single industry, perhaps, can it
be more clearly shown that the tariff is
tax to the full extent of the duty than
in the pottery business.
Take for example an assortment of
china or plain white granite ware, made
up of twenty-five dozen pieces, such as
plates, deep and fiat; bakers bowls,
cover dishes and ordinary dishes, butter
dishes, coffee and tea cups, etc. This
assortment of 264 pieces costs Sl912 in
England at wholesale and in the United
States $50. 01. The duty on them amounts
to S10.51; but as the Mckinley law in
cludes the cost of packing and other
charges, and makes no allowance for
breakage, the total protection is brought
up TO $11.41. Adding this to the En-
glish price of S19.12 we get $50. 80. But
the home manufacturer gets $50. OF for
his twenty-five dozen, showing that he
not only adds the whole duty, but SLAP
extra to take advantage of freights from
England.
In connection with this assortment an
other protection humbug is laid bare.
The Mckinleyites claim that they only
put on enough duty to equalize the diff
ference between the labor cost here and
III other countries. But the labor cost in
the great potteries Of Trenton, n. J., of
making tins entire assortment of ware is
only 1916 up to the point of putting the
articles in the furnace for firing. This
latter cannot add much to the labor
cost, costing not as much as one dollar.
Yet the McKinleyites made the duty
double the total labor cost, while pre-
tending that they were giving only
enough protection to cover the difference
Of wages! According to these figures
the pottery workers of England must pay
their employers about five dollars for the
privilege of making this assortment.
In answer to the facts and figures here
given the protected pottery owners as
sure us that the price of china is now
lower than ever, and they have even pre-
tended to Washington that their indus
try is Improbable. However that may
be, one of the Trenton potters, several
years ago a poor man, is now million
aire-his wealth collected from the din
ner tables of the people.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
j japanese English.

A firm dealing in fishing tackle, hay
ing sent a circular to a merchant in
Toxic, received the following communi-
cation:
DEAR SIE IN YOURs-We should pre-
sent to your company the bamboo fish
ing rod, a net basket and reel, as we
have just convenience. All those were
very rough and simple to you laughing
for your kino reply which you sent us
the catalogue of fishing tackles last, etc.
Wishing we hat now at Japan there it
was not In prevailing fish gaming, but
fishermen, in scarcely there now, but we
do not measure how the progression of
the germ of the fishing game beforehand.
Therefore we may yield of feeling to re-
stock in my store, your countries fish
ing tackle, etc. Should you have the
kindness to send such farther country's
even in few partake when we send the
money in ordering of them, should you?
l am yours, yours truly, -"
1t would appear that the writer,
through yielding of feeling"-what-
ever that may be-is inclined to give an
order. Also, he hopes for a develop
ment of sport in the form of fishing
game" in Japan.-All the Year Round.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup has
been used oy millions of mothers for
their children while teethipg. If dis
buried at night and troken Of your res
by 8 sick child suffering and crying with
pain of cutting teeth send st once and get
bottle % Mr. Wipslow's SOothin G
Syrup" for children teethlng. II will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon it. mothers, thereis no mis-
take about it, 1t cures diarrhoea, regu-
lates the stomach and bowels, cures wind
collie, softens the gums, reduc g inhsm ma
ton and gives tone and energy to the
whole system, Mrs Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children teetbing is pleasant
to the TASTE and is the prescription Of one
of the oldest and best female physicians
and nurses in The United States. Sold by
all druggists throughout the world. Price
twenty-five cents bottle. Be sure. and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
The census of Ireland shows a popul,

The census of Ireland shows popula-
ton of 4,706, 1862 as compared with STA
S36 IN 1881, or decrease in the decade
of g. per cent. In 1s41, or half CEN
fury ago, ireland had population of s.
1876, 527, and every decade since has shown
a decrease. The census recently com>
pleted shows that the prestige of Dublin
as the commercial capital and chief city
has gained over 81, 900 in the last 10 years
while Dublin has gained only 5000 and
is now only 5000 ahead of Belfast. The
other principal cities, Cork, which has
fallen below 100000, Limerick and Gal.
way have all diminished in population.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
Provide IN Life for Your Future Dependent

The undersigned will be in Rock Island
eth to 18th inst. for the purpose of or
gsnizing camp, Modern Woodmen of
America" fraternsl benefit association
affording the cheapest and best life in
surance known.
The cost for membership will be from
Sc to s. including the adoption. local and
head physicians medical examination
fees and the advanced assessment, paying
the insurance until September l, 1891, as
we'll as the fee for charter ard cost of
camp supplies.
Call at the office of David Halves, ESQ,
Buford's block, day or evening during
the time named. c. W. HAYES,
Special Deputy Head Consul. NJ. w. A o..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
Z Real Balsam Is Kemp's Bslssm

The diciionery ssys, "a balsam is q
thick, pure, aromatic substance flowing
from trees. hemp's' Basam for the
throat and lungs IS the onlv cough medi-
cine that is y rel bslsam. Ma 3 thin,
wstery cough remedies are called hSlsam g
bnt such are Not Look through bottle
of Kemp's BGlsam ind notice what pure.
thick preparation it is. If you cough
use kemp's B4lsarn at all druggists +.
Large bottles 5tic An =.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
Hill Answers Depew.

1t will be recalled that in his Grafton on
the occasion of the unwilling of the Grant
statue at Gslena, Chauncey NJ. Depew.
while landing Hamilton, completely
ignored Jefferson. Referring to this cir
cumstsnce in his address at Geneva, n.
Y, on the Fourth, Governor Hill said:
II believe that the distinguished and
versatile orator, whom we all know and
whose name need not mention-one who
speaks so frequently that he cannot be
expected to always speak accurately-in
one of his recent addresses omitted the
honored name of Jefferson while includ-
ing that of Hamilton as among the names
of the few men of our country who will
be remembered in future generations
with all due respect TO his opinion,
beg tc differ with him. In my judgment
the country differs with him also. Neither
is it believed that impartial history will
accept his conclusion. Without disparag-
ing the brilliant career and valuable SER
vices of Hamilton. somewhat limited and
restricted though they we're, Americans
will never forget, and the rest of the
world will readily concede, that Jefferson,
v
far more than Hamilton, was the great
and pre-eminent character of our early
history.
1T is said in defense of the dscrimin
alton which / have criticised that Jeffer
sons name was omitted and a preference
given TO that of Hamilton because the
achievements of the former were not
constructive Surely worse reason
could hardly have been suggested
1T has been still further argued as an
excuse for the apparent slight upon JEFF
ferson that although he wrote the Dec
laration of independence, yet the immor-
tai phrase wherein it is set forth that all
men are created equal was itself untrue
and materially detracts from the merits
and permanent reputation of that act.
The argument is unfounded. 1t seems
to be conceded that he coined phrase
which even his critics regard as immortal.
though they assume TO regard it as IN.
sound. The assertion that all men are
created equal is unquestionably true IN
the sense in which it was there used.
And to think that the multitudes will
hereafter forget their friend, their advo.
cate, their deliverer. and all that he &C
complished for them and for the gener>
atoms which preceded them, during his
long life devoted to the promotion of the
peoples welfare, and at the same time
that they will recollect the lawyer, the
logicisn, the financier, the reserved and
dignified orator, whose efforts were never
specially identified with the cause of the
common people, but were rather exerted
against them-one who, though he rem
dered valuable assistance with Others in
the framing Of the federal constitution
yet never alone performed one conspicu-
Gus deed in behalf of the amelioratiou of
the masses to which popular attention
has ever been directed-to ask US in the
light of this exhibit TO seriously believe
that such results can occur, is an at
tempted imposition upon our credulity
which We cannot contemplate except
with impotence"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10

THAT'S q very pretty summer story
which alleges that if Mr.. HARRISON is
called upon to veto Q free coinage bill
next winter he will decline TO again be a
candidate for president, because he
knows that he would not receive the
votes of those republicans who favor free
coinage, but it lacks the elements of
plausibilitY. If Mr.. Harrison is not the
candidate of his party the only reason
will be that the party will not let him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
The Fatal Number.

Take these berries away" said a
boarder at cheap boarding house as he
handed his small allowance to the waiter.
what is the matter with the berries:''
said the landlady.
Nothing, madam; it is the number
1object to- There are just thirteen, and l
don't want to die before the year is out ="
The landlady added another berry
Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10

In Lne pui-H, d! tx gooH ,nlngt d:
tais world We anticipate TOO much We
sst out the heart and sweetness Of world.
" pleasures by delightful forettought Of
them. The results obtained from the use
of Dr.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
al claims. It cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, a sure cure for sgue and
mala-ial diseases. Price, SO cents, OF
druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10

For the snnua, meeting of tn Young
Peoples society ot Christian Endeavor,
which Is to b. held ~ Minneapolis on
July 8 to 10 the Burlington. Cedar
Rapids & Northern railway will make q
rate of one fare Tor the round trip. For
dates of sale, form of tickets. rates of
fare. and full particulars. call o. "r ad-
dress any ticket agent If lb,s com pary.
J. Z. Hsnnegau. Gehl TIL & Pass Agt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
He Was Not 20 Blame.

''And what have you been guilty of
now? This is about the twentieth time
that 1, as magistrate, have had you be-
fore me-"
And is it my fault, your honor, that
you haven't been promoted to some bet
ter Office? '-Fiegende Blatter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
By counting as available the 800, 900,

By counting as available the 800. OOO,-
600 in gold held for the redemption OF
the greenbacks. Secretary Foster makes
ont cash balance in the treasury aggre-
eating s153. s99. sos. Adopting his
method of figuring, the cash balsnce ct
the time Cleveland retired from his Office
was 1924, 100000. So, state the condi-
ton of the treasury as he may, The secre-
tsry cannot conceal the fact that his
party has been profligate.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10

Albert Erwin, editor of the Leonard !,
Texas, Graphic, says: For the cure of
cramps in the stomach Cham berlain' g
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is
the best and most speedy 1 ever used. "
Many others who have tried it entertain
the same opinion. For sale by Hartz &
Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
Germany's Tin Plate Experiment.

The present effort to build up tin
plate industry in this country by a
heavy protective duty has made the Re-
publican organs very happy They
should not be too hasty in their jubila-
ton. We are not the only nation which
has tried to wrest from Wales her su-
premacy in tin plate manufacturing.
Germany has tried the experiment with
very unsatisfactory results, despite the
fact that wages in that country are ad-
United by protectionists to be only about
half what they are in England
The effort of Germany to nurture her
infant tin plate industry from the pro-
lection pap bowl resulted in advancing
backward" as the following figures will
show:
Tons pro- Tons i'm Tons ex-
duced. ported. ported.
1sIS--............... S,5S2 53E 1696
Ieo1................. 4SR 5.79S lS6
There is not much encouragement in
these figures for our tin plate mills run
by one old man and two or three boys"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
Hope on, Hope Ever.

Dashaway-How is your affair with
Miss Peterkin getting on?
Featherstone-Just at present I am
living on hope
Dashaway-What are you hoping for?
Featherstone-I am hoping to live on
her father BROOKLYN Life,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10

Mr.. Clark, to the public:-I wish TO say
to my friends and the public, that re-
gard Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea remedy as the best preparation
in use for collie and diarrhoes. II is the
finest selling medicine ever handled, be-
cause it always gives satisfaction. o.
Il Clark. OrangeYille, Tex. For sale by
'Hartz IL Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
Wanted Comfort.

Guest-You. bill, sir, is outrageous.
Instead of charging me your usual rates
you have charged three times that, and
credit it to extras.
Hotel Clerk-You forget that you said
you wished to be made comfortable
Good News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10

Pozzonps Complexion Powder pro.
duces soft and beautiful skin; it com =
bines every element Of beauty and purit y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-10
THE CANNING INDUSTRY.

How the Tin Plate Tariff Will Affect 1t.
Where the Tax Concerns the Farmer.
The importance of free tin plate to our
farmers may be seen from the following
figures, showing our product of canned
corn and tomatoes for the past six years: