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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
Real Estate at Real Bargains.

The following property will be sold on easy terms: The Erwin property on Vine street, consisting of one dwelling house and four build
 ing lots 47 feet front by 160 feet deep, good loca tion. and special bargain; two houses on North a nice home on Abbott avenue; 3 good business blocks near Center Square;on South Main street. cheap home on Ridge street; 8 pleasant homes on North Main street. also three family house, modern improvements with a good barn, rents for $62 per month: houses on central avenue; 1bloek and house on High street; a new house haane on West Side hill, house and barn; new houses Chapel street; brick block lately built and one 4 family house with one or more build- and loans wanted on first mortgage For further information call or addI ,ss J. $. Fay's Real Es- tate Loan and collecting office, No l5 South Main street, up stairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
Some Hard Questions.

A laboring man, who describes him. self as Republican and protectionist," |" has had the cruelty to address the fol- lowing distressing questions to the New York Tribune:
 Does not competition control the price of all products, natural and artificial? If competition does so control products, does not competition also control the price of labor? If competition controls the price of labor, what protection has the workman of today under the law known as the Mckinley law, outside the increased demand for labor, by the introduction of the new industry known as the manufacture of terne and tin plates? Is it not fact that that work mans share of protection is decided by the competition among them for places to work, the same as the quantity of manufactured or natural products of a like kind is decided by the number of purchasers for given quantity for sale? Would not tariff placed on immigra- tion be direct protection to the work men, and in fact their only protection, except that voluntarily given by the en- ployers of labor?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
Republican Opposition to Trusts.

The Republicans always try to pose as the enemies of trusts, but it is a signii cant fact that when the late Senator Plumb introduced an antitrust amend ment to the Mckinley bill his Repub- lican colleagues voted it down with an overwhelming emphasis.
 Here is the principal part of the amendment:
 of it shall appear to the satisfaction of any circuit or district court of the United States that the manufacture and production or distribution of similar ar- ticles of domestic production, or of the articles of domestic manufacture and production with which an imported ar ticle comes into competition, is con- trolled by 8 single corporation, firm or individual, or by any combination or agreement between corporations, firms or individuals engaged in the manufac- ture, production, sale or distribution of such domestic article, so as to produce either of the following results, namely: The establishment of arbitrary and pre- scribed prices for such articles of do- mestic manufacture or production, or the arbitrary and artificial restriction or limitation of the production or sale of such article, or the suspension of com petition in the sale, distribution, manu- facture or production of such domestic articles, then the importer of such com peting articles shall be entitled to receive his goods free from duty"
 This amendment was voted against by every Republican except Senators Plumb and Paddock, and it received the vote of every Democratic senator.
 Some two years ago the New York Tribune made the following threat at our tariff trusts: "Those who so com bine have no right to complain in any case if congress sees fit to cut off abso- lutely all advantages which they derive or can be supposed to derive from the system they thus assail."
 Such @ sentiment sounds well to the voter, but no one can expect Republican senators to transform it into a law, as nothing is to be permitted to disturb the holy symmetry of the tariff system.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12

THE natural conservatism of boys is well illustrated by the persistence of customs handed down by tradition in long-established schools, especially in Europe. At the great English public school of Winchester there is school boy language in use which comes down from generations of boys now a hun dred years in their graves. It is a lan- guage with names for all objects in common use, and even with many verbs. The boys language, formed by the in- vertion of certain syllables of grown-up speech, is familiar to every one who has not forgotten that he once was a boy. For generations, it is said, no Eton boy has buttoned the lowest but ton of his waistcoat, and venerable old fellows of eighty hold to the odd custom learned at school
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
THE STATE CONVENTION.

The democratic state convention, which meets tomorrow in Hartford, has an important duty to perform. The fate of the national ticket may de- pend on the wisdom there displayed. Connecticut's six electoral votes will prove a very important factor in the presidential election, and as our state goes we believe the national election will go. The republicans have nomi- mated a man for governor who was fairly beaten at the last state election by the democratic candidate. His asso- ciates on the ticket are men possessing many clements of popularity. The DEMOCRAT believes that Judge Morris should be the choice of the democrats for governor. He is not afraid to sub init to the people the question which has caused so much strife in this state during the past two years. He and the other democrats who have been kept out of office by republican trickery de- serve vindication and will receive it at the hands of the people, if the nomi- hating convention does it's duty. The platform should be brief, pointed and unequivocal, stating the position of the party clearly and concisely on the great issues now before the people, laying particular stress on the fraud perpe- trated on the democrats of Connecticut by the republican house of representa- tives.
 For one of the presidential electors at large the DEMOCRAT would urge the convention to consider the name of Hon Elisha Leavenworth of Waterbury. He has been a lifelong democrat, is one of Waterbury's representative busi- ness men and is entitled to the honor of place in the electoral college. Water
 bury will not be represented on the
 state ticket and in asking that favorite
 son be named as elector, we feel that
 the city's claim should be carefully
 considered. Waterbury saved the state
 for Cleveland four years ago. This fact
 should be kept in the foreground by the
 delegates from Waterbury to the state Iconvention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12

THE CONGRESSI NOMINATION..
 We believe that the majority of demo- crats in this town favor the nomination of Hon James P. Pigott of New Haven for congress. When the result of the primaries was announced it was understood that the delegates of three wards were favorable to Mir Pigott. Some of the delegates ex- perienced change of heart, however, and the manner in which the business of the local convention was conducted showed that the whole thing was "cut and dried' to use a coarse, but appro- priate expression. How many of the nine delegates will obey the wishes of those they represent, it is impossible to say. Missionaries have been here in the interest of H. Holton Wood, and, we understand, have made the boast that most of the Waterbury delegates "were open to conviction," whatever that means.
 The DEMOCRAT hopes that Waterbury will send a solid Pigott delega- tion to the conventions MT Pigott is reasonably certain of the nomi- nation without Waterbury, but besides the advantages of being on the winning side there are other and weightier reasons why the delegates should vote for this man of the people.
 MT Pigott has never been defeated at the polls and he has obtained some of the largest majorities ever given can. didate for office in his native city. A graduate of Yale university and the Yale law school he adds to the polish oi liberal education the practical wisdom that comes from varied legislative an6 executive experience. He is a ready and forcible speaker; a young man oi brilliant parts, and would bring tC Washington practical knowledge anG a power of application that would inure to the welfare and prosperity of tn, district. Should he succeed in securing the endorsement of the nominating con vention there would be no subterfug, in reference to issues that may have ar important bearing in the impending campaign.
 These are some of the reasons why tn, DEMOCRAT approves of Mir Pigotts can didacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
A Lesson of Patriotism.

The national observance of Columbus day, October 21, by the public schools promises to be one of the most signih- cant events in this Columbian year. Unlike many great public demonstra- tions, it aims to teach a great national lesson. It will not be merely an exaltr ation over the completion of four hum ired years of American life, but will bring to the minds of all thought full citizens what this northern conti- uent owes to free education. Dr. Harris, United States commissioner of educa- tion, says this movement is the great est thing in the entire educational ho- rizon- Other prominent educators and eminent statesmen have advanced opin- ions of like import. There seems to be friendly feeling toward the movement in all quarters. This is perhaps not at all remarkable, as it pertains to the public school, the most representative institution. Congressman Durborow, of Chicago, said few days ago: "I like the idea of having the schools of Amer ica celebrate the four hundredth anni- VSTSdTy O1 Cu0 u4SCOFCIy- liked it when first read it in the papers, and the more I think of it the more strongly I am impressed with it's peculiar fitness. You see, the discovery of America stands for the triumph of the scientific theory. Columbus knew nothing of this continent; he did not expect to be interrupted on his voyage to India by anything serious across his path, but he had studied and thought and had arrived at the conviction that India could be reached by sailing to the west as well as toward the east His contemporaries scoffed at him as 8 dreamer, but he knew why he believed and was willing to dare to demonstrate his theory, no matter how great the danger. So the voyage of Columbus was made in the name of enlightenment and progress, in spite of ignorance and conservatism. It is this element in the discovery of America that appeals to me most strongly"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12

Mosr of the rush-bottomed chairs manufactured in New York city are said to be supplied with the rush seats by few families over in New Jersey. One such family, of Huguenot extrac- ton and locally believed to be de- scended from Admiral Caligny, though the name has been corrupted, has been making these rush bottoms for many years, perhaps for generations, past. The work is done entirely by hand, and it is one demanding considerable ex- perience and skill, though it is taught to children, and doubtless thus handed down in families. The important thing is to have the rushes properly damp ened, so that they shall not be brittle, and then to twist them into cords of nearly uniform thickness The work, though not laborious, is extremely dirty, since the rushes always retain more or less dust and mud. When well made rush bottoms will last for gen. erations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
KILLED DAUGHTER AND HERSELF. Desperate Deed of Mrs. Cora TarGetta of
 Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Sep. 12.-Mrs. Cora Targetta, a widow aged 30 years and her daughter Ethel, aged Il, were found dead in bed yesterday morning at 2099l Mervine street by MT. Alexander, from whom they rented their room. Four gas burners were turned on at full head and the room was tightly closed to pre- vent the gas escaping.
 The mother was 8 proof reader at the Crimes " printing house until two weeks ago, when she resigned to take a rest. She had been a long sufferer from neu- ralgia and it is supposed became insane through despondency, imagining she had brain trouble.
 It was believed Mrs. Targetta turned on the gas after the daughter was asleep. She was in comfortable circumstances, having been left snug income by her husband, who died eight years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
ANOTHER M'klNLEY MIRACLE.

How the Mckinley Law Employed 2,0OO
 Laborers Without Raising the Duty.
 The following letter was sent to the New York Press by manufacturer who came over to this country from London some years ago to reap a portion of the tariff spells:
 SIR-By the inclosed pamphlet you may learn something of the effect of the Mckinley tariff law on the down quilt business. Three years ago down quilts were a luxury. Ninety eight per cent were manufactured in England for us. There are now in America six factories, creating employment for 2,000 people. The average price of a down quilt of the cheapest kind was twelve dollars. It is now six dollars. The average price of one of the finer grade was thirty dollars, and is now seventeen dollars. We take orders now for 1000 quilts from concerns who two years ago gave orders for twenty. It should be added that the designs and colorings are more suitable for this country than the English ones. A. J. McINTosa. Commenting upon this letter The Press said editorially:
 "The Mckinley tariff made the profit able manufacture of down quilts possi- ble in the United States. Previous to its enactment down quilts were a luxury \ used only by people who had plenty of money. Ninety-eight per cent. of these goods were imported from England. Only one small factory for their manu- | facture existed in the United States Today there are six American down quilt factories doing prosperous busi- | ness."
 To get at the truth in this case re- porter took copy of The Press to MT. B. H. Merrill, who has charge of the down quilt business for the great whole sale house of Arnold, Constable 6 Co.,, | New York. Although MT. Merrill is a \ good Republican his indignation rose as he read McIntosh's letter, and when he 1 had finished it he exclaimed with en- ergy:
 'It's monstrous liel The whole thing is rotl Well, I'm a good Republican, but I must say that our fellows can beat the Democrats lying this year." MT. Merrill went on to say that Mcintosh had called on Arnold, Constable 6 Co., to offer them some of his down quilts "but," said MT. Merrill, i've could moi handle his stuff."
 But if The Press had taken the trouble to examine the "Comparison of the Gus toms Law of 1888 with the New Law o1 1890," "prepared under the direction o1 the committee of finance, United States senate," it would never have been let into indorsing McIntoshs silly lie.
 That 'comparison" gives manufactur
 CTS of down at 50 per cent. in both laws
 Thus the Mckinley law employs 2,O0
 laborers without the slightest change O
 duty!
 Alas for the Republican editor wh'
 assumes that all blessings flow from thu
 Mckinley law, and who is too lazy t'
 open his books
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12

A TENNESSEE girl, educated in a fashionable female college of Nash vile, lately committed suicide because her father wouldn't pay his grocery bills. Her high sense of honor. it is said, refused to allow her to consume food that had not been paid for to sus- tain life, and as she had no other meth cd of living she decided to die. If every girl whose father didn't pay his grocery bills should commit suicide there would be more funerals in the country than there has been since the yellow fever epidemic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12

MIR HARR1soN's letter of acceptance was a very decided innovation in that line. It breaks all precedents and in- stead of being a letter of acceptance pure and simple, it is, in addition, a carefully and skillfully prepared lawyers plea for the republican party in general and the Harrison administra- tion in particular, and like other able lawyers pleas it is liable to impose on those who are not familiar, and who will not take the trouble to familiarize with the other side.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
VERMONT'S ELECTION.
Latest Returns Give Fuller a Majority
 17,9OO.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Sep. 12.-Re- turns received from all of the 243 towns in the State, except Croton and Stannard, Caledonia county, give Fuller QRep), 3S,- GAG; Smalley (Dem.), 19, 115; Allen (Pro.) ), 1, ,439; scattering, 2S1.
 Assuming that the vote of the two towns not heard from is relatively the same as those reported, Fuller's majority over Smalley is 19, ,625, and over all, 17,900 in the whole State. Comparing the vote with 1888, the Republican loss is 9,67S and the Democratic loss, 341. Comparing with 1890, the Republican gain is 5,339, and the Democratic loss, 124.
 The returns show A Democratic Repre- sentatives elected, 19 less than 1880, and two citizens candidates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
The Counterfeiters May Be Sisters.

READING, Pa, Sep. 12.-Lina Meyer and Annie Muller, who are under arrest here on the charge of passing counterfeit money, are thought to be sisters. Over $100 in good money and $50 in counter felt silver dollars were found in their possession. They are about % years of age, speak German and say they are from Chicago and have only been in America a short time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
SPECIALl l
 TRUSTEE SALEl Commencing Monday, Aug l

The enormous stock of Fur niture, Carpets and Upholstery, comprising Parlor Suits, Chsm. Der Suits, Dining Sets, Library Suits, Folding Beds, Sewing Machines, Stoves, Library and Fancy Desks, Fancy Erica Brac, Solid Carved and Richly Upholstered Chairs, &c, &c. Special attention is called to the line of Slid Oak and Wal nut Sideboards and Extension Tables, also Hard Wood Re, fligerators Ohe famous Chal- lenge brand, &c) to settle the assigned estate of w. H. Hunt, undertaken and furniture dealer, South Main street.
 The goods as sold will rep resent a rare carnival of bar gains and should not be ig- nored.
 Attention will be given to Undertaking as usual.
 Per order,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
Searching for the NIiscreants.

PArTsBURG, Sep. 12.~The authorities are instituting diligent search for the men who fired the cannon at the steamer Tide Saturday night opposite Hazlewood, as she was bringing boat load of non union men from the Carnegie Homestead mills. No one was injured on the boat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
Breckeuridee Will Sneak,

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 12.-In response to a pressing invitation, Congressman w. c. H. Breckinridge has consented to deliver the oration at the grand reunion of travel ing men under auspices of the National T. P. Association, to be held at St. Louis Saturday, Oct. 1. Speeches will also be delivered by the Governors of Missouri, Illinois and other States, and there will be grand parade with military escort.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12

Neuralgia cured in five minutes by Dr Hale's Household Ointment, the great pain and skin cure. Sold by R.C. Partree 46 & 766 Bank street.
 Don't cough. Be sensible and break up your cold with Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure the finest remedy known. Sold by x. Q. Partree, 46 G 706 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
Steamer Fern Badly Nrenched.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Sep. l2.-United States steamer Fern, Lieut.. Commander Gibson, which went ashore at Pull and be Damned Point Saturday, and was pulled off a few hours later and lowed to the Navy Yard, is reported as being badly wrenched by the tide which runs very strong at this point. It is impossible to ascertain tn e extent of the injury to the steamers hull yet, and she will be taken into the dry dock at once
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
warde and James Combine.

WASHINGTON, Sep. 12. -Tragedians Frederick Warde and Louis James have combined to give scenic productions of classical plays, and will give their first effort at the National Theatre here to- night in Shakespeare's 'fJulius Cssar."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12

Wheat is down to the lowest point in fifteen years. It will be difficult to con vince the farmers of the west that they are getting any protection under the Mckinley bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12

A FISHING party in Texas took the following with them: Six fishing rods, a loaf of bread, three cans of sardines, a frying pan, one towel, one bar of soap, thirteen bottles and two jugs The question is what did they want of the bread, sardines, frying pan. towNl and sonp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
PENMA NSHl.P.

PROF HoLLE1 Teaches every pupil to write 8 fine, rapid busi- ness hand in course of l6 private lessons and NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degree of the art.
 167 BANK STREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12

If your liver is torpid and slugglish, you cannot do business successfully. Get youll iver all right with Dr Hale's House hold Tea. Sold by R. o. Partree, 46 & 766 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
FRED GEARTZ.

Oven Furnace and Chimney builder. Hhim- neys cleaned and repaired. Plasterins roof painting etc. Boiler setting speciality.
 alS HAST MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
BEEF
 BEEF' RetaiIed At Wholesale Prices.

Loin Steak, l4c Round Steak, l2c Shoulder Steak, Sc Rumps and Clods, 1Oc Pork and Sausage, lOe Hams, l4c Sliced, 2Oc Shoulders, 9c Frankforts and Bologna, 1Oo
 CW- All other Meats and Vegetables in proportion.
 Remember, we are no snow birds. but have come to stay and give the public, like John Moriarty, low prices and first class articles. We are as ever your obe- dient servants,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-12
WATERBURY. CONN.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

ADLAI E. STEVENSON. of Illinois.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-08-15
THAT C. B. L. ROW.
Armbruster Busts the Picnic
Church Discipline Threatened.

The picnic which was to have been held
by certain members of the Catholic Ben
evolent Legion, of GreenvilIe, will not
take place, at least not at
Armbruster's Schuetzen Park. Mr..
Armbruster, when interviewed this
morning, said:-"There will be no picnic
at the park today. The committee which
engaged the park for Greenville Council
wanted me to take the matter in hand and
run the picnic. 1t was, practically
TO be picnic of Greenville Council. All
ohe proceeds were to go to the council.
while was to assume all responsibility
Although not Catholic, I did
not wish TO incur the emnity
OF Father Schandel and the
Bishop and ! refused to take charge of
the picnic. The committee intended to
hold the picnic in spite of the Bishops
said. ''They would just as leave
have picnic on Holy day as on
any other day? They simply wanted, like
towards, to have good time and did not
want the church authorities to know it.
L was determined the picnic should be
neld under the name of Greenville Coun-
Gil or not at ALL"
The council has lost several hundred
dollars by abandoning the picnic, and the
members are at a loss to know how to
make it up. The officers, together with a
number of other members, say that
they are opposed to holding the picnic on
another daa, and it is highly probable
that the next meeting of the council will
be lively one.
Contrary to expectations, Father
Schandel said nothing about the trouble
at service yesterday. When ap-
preached by a reporter he
referred to the entertainment
1t is said that the mem hers of the Com
mittee of Arrangements will be disci-
plined by the church authorities for try.
ing to hold the picnic, and making Mr.
rmbruster responsible.
The members of the committee are;-
James 4. Began, Chairman; r. j, Farrell,
Secretary; James f. Woodmancy.
Treasurer; Thomas Cogan, W. L.
Brett, M. LuuJen. John Walsh,
Thomas Mcdonald. l.. Pfeffer.
Louis q. Uhl. John Kimmerly, William
Enwright, Joseph Schroll, casper j.
Jurgermann, Francis Connor, j. j. Kel-
ly. II. Sullivan and John O'Nelll.
The officers, too, it is rumored, will
also receive a shaking up. They are:-
Peter Mcdonald, president; w. NJ.
Brett, vice president. J. Schulz, secretary:
+. Roehrenbeck, treasurer; J.. Dietz,
guard; II. Sullivan, marshal, and James
+. Began, orator.