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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
CRISIS IN PORTUGAL
Ex-Minister LOring Looks for
 a Republic Soon.
THE PEOPLE AREvERY RESTLESS
They Have No Faith in the Present Con
 dition of the Country.

PortugaI's Representatives Claim that
 Trouble Now Existing Is Not Due tO Poli-
 tIcs-They Say that the Republicans
 Have No Leaders to Direct a Revolution.
 Spain Is Interested.
 SALEM, Mass, May 14.-Dr. George B. Loring, ex-Minister to Portugal and an authority on the affairs of that country, arrived here to-day from Washington to spend some time at his home.
 Dr. Loring thinks that the present un- stable condition of finances in Portugal is most significant and foreshadows the ushering in of a republican form of gov Irnment.
 Ever since the Brazilian revolution the people of Portugal have been extremely restless, and the movement just now shows plainly that even at home the Por- tuguese have not much confidence in the Inability of the present system.
 The we'll known political economist Gaelic has written a letter in which he says that Portugal has a colossal deficit, ruinous loans contracted upon humili- ating terms, and that she is confronted by monetary, industrial and political crises Of a threatening kind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
A DARK AND DISMAL FAILuRE.
That's What Marriage Is With the Man
 Who CritlcIses His wIfe's Apparel.

That's what Marriage Is With the Man
 Who CriticIses His wlfe's Apparel.
 A broad-shouldered passenger who boarded the train at Franklin avenue on Thursday morning remained on the car platform with the brakeman. He threw his arms over the gate and looked gloomily at the sidewalk below. Very soon afterward the brakeman touched him on the shoulder, when the passen- ger gave a start and said:
 ''I'm not going to commit suicide"
 The brakeman was too astonished to speak.
 "No, sir," said the passenger, almost tearfully, 'I will not commit suicide. That disposes of that part of the mat ter"
 But want to open that gate at this station," remarked the puzzled brake man.
 The passenger walked to the other side of the platform, and when the train again got under way he gave the brake man a melancholy but searching glance. and said:
 'I know you're married"
 ''So do l." was the laconic response.
 "But you've never had any trials and tribulations."
 "Well, I'm sure don't know what they are," quietly observed the brake man."
 "I can't keep out of trouble, " moaned the passenger. Sunday my wife asked me how liked her new bennett. Said it was too young for her. Got a cold dinner that day, but managed to beg off on Monday. Tuesday she wanted to know how liked the fit of her new dress. Wanted to be funny-said it looked like a meal bag on bean pole. Got my meal over the telephone that day, but she forgave me when threat ened suicide. This morning she showed me one of those new checker-b board wrappers, and I couldn't keep still-no, sir: with my two hundred and five pounds of cage for supposed common sense, didn't know enough to keep quiet. Said 'twould make a fine ta- ble cloth in the back room of beer saloon. Here am looking for friend to buy me some breakfast; but I won't commit suicide; I've promised her that. Starving myself to death will put the sin on her shoulders. .''-BroolSlyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Nationality and Suicide.

''In the course of my practice" says a criminal lawyer, "I have noted that there are two classes of citizens who rarely take their lives-Hebrews and Irishmen. don't know why, but such is the fact, and the records will bear me out. The negro seldom commits sui eide; he's happy and light-hearted under all troubles. The average American will blow out his brains under stress of some great misfortune, as the loss of family or property. But the German and Frenchman seem the most impress sionable, the most open to passing in fuences, and an i'll wind easily blows them to the river, the rope or the poison cup. ."-Albany Argus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Circus Towns,

The press agent of Barnum's circus says there are only sixty first or money making cities for circuses in the United States, and the only one-week stands are New York, Brooklyn. Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and St. Louis. Strange as it may seem, Mir. Hamilton declares that there are but five other cities where a show can remain with profit during two days, and they are Baltimore, Washington, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and New Orleans. All of the west, includ- ing Kansas City with its nearly two hundred thousand inhabitants. will not support circus longer than one day. Chicago Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
BREAKERS AHEAD.

Mir Harrison will return this week, if no accident happens to the royal special upon which his very much enlarged majesty is travelling, to anything else but a united official family. Secretaries Blaine and Foster have been unable to agree upon Behring sea matters and Mir Blaine has also been at lOggerheads with both Attorney General Miller and Secretary Tracy on the authority of this government to seize upon the open sea the ship Itata, Mir Blaine contending that we have no right to interfere with the vessel unless she is inside the three mile limit, and Messrs Tracy and Miller ever found.
 Mir Blaine has not added much to his attachment for Mir Harrison since that gentleman has been away for several req sons. He has used language, so weare in formed, in telegraphing to Mir Blaine, that meant precisely what the young emperor of Germany so undiplomati- cally expressed recently by saying: "I alone am master in this country" and he has never dared to take such a position in his personal con tact with the secretary of state it very naturally offended him that he should do so by wire. Then, as if to add ins ult to injury, came Russell Harrison's fool editorials in his newspaper about Mir Blaine having bound himself before entering the cabinet to remain loyal to Mir Harrison.
 When Mir Harrison does return It is said there will be mighty interesting lconversation between Blaine and Harri- ison that will either result in Ibringing Mir Harrison down from his high horse, or in taking Mir Blaine out of the cabinet and making him the republican nominee for the presidency; in fact it may result in both. Mir Blaine is not the man to allow his dignity to be tritied with by any body, and he certainly does not propose to stand it from a man of Harrison's calibre.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
FAILED FOR A MILLION.
Big Clothing Manufacturers In New YorA
 Go D0xvn.


 Big Clothing Manufacturers In New yorh
 Go Down.
 NEW YORK, May 14-Announcement of failure involving million of dol- lars in liabilities, and resulting in the insanity of one of the members of the implicated firm, has startled the entire cloth and clothing trade of this city.
 Levy Brothers & Co.,, wholesale clothing manufacturers, at 610, 612 and GA Broadway, is the firm, and its trou- bles were precipitated by the attachment of it's stock and fixtures by the sheriff.
 Two attachments, one for 800, ,615. q in favor of the National Park Bank, and money broker at 394 Broadway, for $19.- 7O9.26, were served by Deputy Sheriff Victor Hamburger.
 News of misfortune travels fast, and the service of these two writs was quick ly followed by the issuance to the sheriff of many other writs against the doomed. clothing firm.
 The firm is composed of Julius Levy, Augustus H. Levy and Moses Levy. The last two named are brothers. A sad thing about the failure is that Augustus H. Levy, when the shock came, fell into a fainting fit, and has since been declared insane.
 The failure is highly likely to bring down other but smaller firms with it. Most of them would be likely to be out of-town firms, as the creditors in this city are mostly for comparatively small amounts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
NEWS OF THE DAY.

More than 100 Indians have died of the grip in the State of Washington. The Wisner shoe factory in Bridgeport, Conn.,, was damaged $S,000 by fire early in the morning.
 The bill to prohibit the use of fire crackers on July 4th was defeated in the Massachusetts House by vote 96 to 55. M There is possibility of the disruption of the Order of Railway Conductors ow- ing to differences with the Broth erhood. The Granite Cutters Union of Barre, Vt., voted not to strike. thus partially refusing to sustain the striking quarry men.
 EX-Judge of the Supreme Court, Will fam $. Ladd, of Lancaster, N. H., is dead. As a lawyer, he was well-known through out the State.
 The Paragon Plaster Works, at tho corner of North Salina and Exchange streets, Syracuse N. Y., were completely destroyed by fire at an early hour.
 The Branchvillle Ore Milling Company of Branchville. Fairfield County, Conn, with an office in New York, has assigned to Charles C. Fowler without preferences A judgment for $39, 1993S in favor of Fred A. Wolfe x Co. has been filed in New York against the New York Ice and Cold Storage Company in the County Clerk s office.
 Seventy members of the or,ler of Good Templars sailed from New York for Edinburgh, where they will attend the next meeting of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge on the 26th inst.
 Mir. w. s. Carr. dealer in fancy goods on Pearl street, Boston, charges his female cashier with being short S1 ,000 in her accounts. Mir Carr does not re veal the name of the accused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
FOREST FIRE VICTIMS.
The Missing Men of the nl-Fnted Austin
 Train Not Yet Found.

Iraln Not Net round.
 AUSTIN, Pa., May 14.-The excitement attending the late forest fire is gradually subsiding, but on the streets may be seen many men whose faces and hands are bandaged and whose singed hair and other marks of i'll usage proclaim them survivors of the fire. Others who are being cared for at boarding houses and their homes, are not able to be out and some of them never will be-
 No other subject is talked of but the terrible fire.
 Survivors of the ill-fated train which was burned, regard their escape as some- thing of miracle. The missing men have not been found yet, and it may be a week before the complete list of the vic tims will be made known. The only dead body found was that of Superin- endent Badger.
 Paul Ccsta, who has been in the woods for several days fighting fire, says that 8 number of men have surely lost their lives in the various lumber camps that were destroyed.
 Mrs. w. H. Badger, wife of the dead superintendent, has arrived here Her grief is most pitiable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Are the Eyes Ever safs9

Beware of the electric light This is a warning sounded by a correspondent, and warning that should be needed. The use of the incandescent lamp is apt to be highly injurious to the eyes if precautions are not taken with regard to shades or globes. Plain or cut glass is particularly noxious. In all cases the little illuminator should be shaded with a green or thick white shade, and the glass should be frosted. It is said that n number of men in the clubs are suf. fering with sore eyes, entirely due to the improper shading of the club lights. t-London Letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14

It's fact that the more you try to make an impression to less likely you are to make it. Just be your natural self and you'll be pretty sure to come out all right. You cannot be natural in demeanor if you are not properly attired and it's useless to attempt it An awkwardly dressed man is almost certain to be correspondingly awkward in manner. He doesn't feel comfortable and he cannot help betraying it. He may have paid for his suit twice i.s value but he'll never get any pleasure out of it. You will have no such unfor- tunate experiences with Clothing bought at our store. We have them cut to fit all shapes, and if necessary We know how to make needed alterations without spelling the garment.
 In Hats We show all the lates. shades and styles. Large assortment of Outing Shirts and Underwear, Neckwear, &c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
UNDERSTOOD HIS BUSINESS.
He Carried Only Stories Which Had Sc-
 QuCls to Them.

He Carried Only Stories Which Had Sc-
 qucls to Them.
 He had push-cart full of "the latest and best" novels, and had just opened up on the corner of Third avenue and Twenty-seventh street when . young woman stopped and inquired;
 "Have you a real good book?"
 "I have lady," he replied. Here is the latest thing out and just what will please you. Let's see! Let's see!'
 'Is 1t real entertaining?"
 "The entertainingest book published for a year, miss, as I'm willing to swear to. I was so interested in 1t that sat up all night and never went to the bank next day. Ahl here 1t Is: How She Won Him. Tells you all about how a young woman of-of-well, about twenty.four. miss, and the very picture of yourself, begging your pardon, won he gravel-roofed his table with pearls and diamonds. It gives you an insight into"
 "How much?" she interrupted, as she took out her purse.
 Fifty cents, miss, and as I was go. ing to-"
 "Pn take it."
 She dropped him Q half, took the book, and passed on, and the old fellow had a twinkle in his eyes as he looked after her and muttered; ''SheM be along again In three or four days, and then I'll sell her the SC. quel to 1t: How He Skipped Out After He Was Won Got to study human nature In those dull ttmes."-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14

THE will of an insane woman, reject ed by Brooklyn surrogate on the ground of incapacity, had some very peculiar bequests and provisions in it. Among other things the testatrix order ed pumpkin seeds to be planted on her husbands grave, and desired her neice to collect mullein leaves and make boots of them. An old watch (said in the will to be 200 years old) was also dis posed of, but the beneficiary of this be- quest was forbidden to have the ancient time. piece repaired, as ''what was good enough for his grandfather was good enough for hlm."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
PORTUGAL IS SHAKY.
An Effort to Show that the Present Trouble
 is Not Political.


 PARIS, May 14-A member of the Por- tuguese Legation in this city to-day said in an interview that the present crisis in his country was of a purely financial character, and that politics did not enter into it.
 He declared that Republicanism was losing ground in Portugal as a conse- quence of the disastrous results which had followed the establishment of the Re public in Brazil.
 The Portuguese Republicans, this gen tleman asserted, had not single man capable of directing a revolution.
 Senor Betanero Montenegro, a member of the Spanish Chamber of Deputies, de- clares that should an attempt be made to establish a Republic in Portugal. the Spanish Premier Senor Canovas del Gas tillo, would promptly interpose his oppo- sition to such a movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Have You S1OO 2

If you have $100, $200, $250, $500, ,$1 ,O00 more of the debenture bonds of the Mid dlesex Banking Company, of Middletown, Conn. We are the Waterbury agents of this strong and successful Investment cor poration. Its capital is $500, ,000 and is being increased to $1 ,000,00 Like Conn savings banks this company is under the supervision of the bank commissioners. The state legislature has recognized these debe ntures as legal for the investment of trust funds. They are secured ty choice first mortgages. The interest is per cent, payable sem annually by coupons collect able at this office or any bank.
 & Son, Real Els. .AgtS.
 Masonic Temple 102 Bank St.
 Open Tuesday and Saturday 'gs. 7toS o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
WILL DESERT PARNELL.

It es Rum0red that n Prominent Supporter
 Win Abandon the Irish Leader.
 DUBLIN May 14.-The National Press asserts that within a few days one of the most influential supporters of Mir. Par nell will renounce his allegiance to the political fortunes of that gentleman.
 Mr. Parnell's friends say he is angry over the resolution adopted by the Nc Carthyites in regard to the Paris fund and the evicted tenants, and declares that it is wiltully misleading in its assump- tions. He is preparing reply, in which he expects to throw the blame for the tangling up of the fund upon the Nc Carthy faction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
FO s AL E .

have a nice home for some one in Brooklyn, e-room house wiih lot GO by 200, price very low. sneak quick Also a fine lot on the WOl,,ott road, aminutes walk from horse cars, Just tho place mars is something, just think of 1t, building inis and three nice houses, frontage on three streets at price that will surprise you. The tn- inr lots and houses in all parts of the city. l have nice light road wagon for sale cheSr have m klnds of good help. eoachmen, clerks, s,,n boys for stores good girls for all kinds of homework. Houses cared for and rents collected nt N. U. MORANN
 Real Fstate. Insurance 6 Employment ofioe.
 10 East Main St,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14

CONSIDERABLE comment has been caused by the fact that Secretary Foster has granted an agent of the sugar trust permission to visit all custom houses where imported sugar is received for the purpose of looking after the interests of the trust in seeing that the assess ment of duties is uniform. The secre- tary claims that the interests of the government and the sugar people are identical, but others do not see it in that light
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Great Royal Funeral.

Sr PETERSBURG, May 14.-The remains of the Grand Duke Nicholas were in tered in the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul. The funeral was one of the most splendid exhibitions of the kind ever witnessed in Russia. The body was saluted by 100000 troops on the way here. mourning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Three Republics for Arbitrators.

PARIS, May 14.-It is reported in diplo- matic circles in this city that not notwithstanding the rupture of negotia- tions between President Balmaceda and the Chilian Congressional party, France, the United States and Brazil intend to fulfil the task of arbitrating the matter in dispute between the two contending rnnfinns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14

PRINCE KARI. LIcHTENsTIN, arrested for larceny in Vienna, offers to emigrate to America if the authorities will re- lease him. The prince may not be aware that our laws debar immigrants of bad character from landing on our shores. We thank him for giving us warning of his intentions, and hope the authorities will look out for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Nothing Strange About It.

"No. Miss Amy" remarked young Dr. Paresis, "as physician I can not accept the Biblical account of such longevity as Methuselah's."
 70, can," replied Miss Amy, sweet ly, "there were no doctors in those days. Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Not Too Severe.

Mrs. BlinSs-A Berlin editor has been sent to prison for three months for printing joke about Emperor Will jam. Don't you think that outrageous?
 Mir. Blinks (thoughtfully)-Well, r. .don't-know. Perhaps it was a pun.- N Y. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Weather Indications.

wAsHINGToN, May 1+.-For New England and Eastern New York: Generally fair, stationary temperatures variable winds.
 For New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania: Showers; no change in temperatures; south easterly winds.
 For Western New York and Western Penn- sylvania: Generally fair; stationary tcmpera- ture; variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Jews i'm a Desperate Condition.

LONDON, May 14.-The Jews at Corpi and Zante are in a desperate condition from hunger and illness, the impossibility of obtaining medical relief, and the daily dread of mob violence. Six thousand Jews would leave the islands if provided with the means.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Boston Clothing Store.
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Clothing, Clothing,
 Clothing.

Just from the market with a new stock of Very Fine Cloth ing for men, boys and children.
 We invite You to call and see the great values we have to offer you in fine Summer Suits of all styles, all patterns and at the lowest possible, prices.
 In fiue Dressing Pants we have also very nice line at all prices, that will please every buyer.
 We do not care for large profits, business is what We want. Our motto is quick sales and small profits. Call at our store and be co vinced that our prices are the lowest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Standing of the Knights of Homo

NEW ORLEANS, May 14-At the second days session of the Supreme Lodge,
 Knights of Honor, the reports of the off cers were read. They show that there are 2,513 working lodges, with mem- bership of l31, ,000 Knights in good stand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
New Millinery Store

Miss Rose Reilly, late of New York, will open on Thursday, March 19, Millinery store at No 123 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., 1891-05-14

Iowa college Is we'll satisfied with the results of co-education. In the fall of 1884 there were six young women working in the degree courses and thirty-fve in the ladies course;" there are now sixty-five in the degree courses but eighteen in the present so-called old '"Literary course" That is, while there were then fourteen percent. of the young women regular students in the college doing full collegiate work, there are now seventy-nine per cent. in full collegiate work. In the first forty years of the history of Iowa col lege but nineteen women received degrees. In the last four years fif- teen have received degrees, and this number will be increased next June by the thirteen of the present senior class who are now in degree courses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
London,s Grip Victims.

LONDON, May 14-Seventy members of the House of Commons are suffering from influenza, among the latest to be at tackled by the disease being NIT. T. P. O'Connor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
She DId, or shN Didn't,

Chicago Matron to Daughter, Aewly married)-Do you love your husband, aarlingF
 Daughter (surprised)-Why, mother, what silly Questionl-Puclr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
The Police Too vigilant.

PARIS, May 14.-The proposed duel be tween NJ. Henri Rochefort and NJ. Isaacs has been abandoned owing to the extreme vigilance to the Belgian police authori- ties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14

A leather apron played apromincnt part in the recent mayoralty campaign at oswego, N. Y. An opposition paper sneered at John Kehoe, a young black smith and nominee for mayor, as the Heather apron" candidate. The worlingmen at once resented the slur. Campaign badges and banners in the form of leather aprons became thick, and Mir. Kehoe went into office with the largest majority ever given for mayor in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
Glndstone Greatly Improved.

LONDON, May 14.-News from Mr. Glad stone's sick room is to the effect that he is progressing favorably, and that the fever which yesterday was the cause of some slight uneasiness to his physician, has greatly abated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14

THE republican press pretends to think it revolution that the legislature of Michigan, in the exercise of its legal and constitutional right, has provided that the presidential electors for that state be elected by con Sressional dis tricts, with two electors at large.