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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
Will Not Tell Their Gains.

MT. Tricks refusal to inform the con. gressional committee in regard to the profits of the Carnegies is initiated by the largest iron and steel manufacturers in Pittsburg. Thirteen of them have refused to answer the inquiries of the census bureau about the statistics Of their business. A Washington dispatch to a Pittsburg paper says that Superin- tendent Porter ''feels chagrined," anl "cannot understand why the iron and steel firms of Pittsburg should act so ob stinately." It is added that "in no city in the country has this branch of tie census investigation been so hampered as it is by these Pittsburg firms"
 But MT. Porter ought not to stop with feeling chagrined. He ought to proceed against these obstinate Pittsburg men just as he did or threatened to do against those people in this city who re- fused to answer his questions about mortgages and the diseases of their rel atives. They were served with a great array of papers, backed by an opinion of Attorney General Miller, threatening them with imprisonment and fine unless they answered. It would be an edifying spectacle to see the tariff enriched Pitts burgers hauled before 8 judge for refus- ing to give data from which the amount of their profits could be deduced. But we shall not see it. MT. Porter is hardly the man to turn and rend those who put him into office.-New York Evening Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
ANOTHER FALL RIVER MURDER.
John Kennedy Stabbed to Death by He
 Brother-in-Law.

John Kennedy Stabbed to Death by Hls
 Brother-in-Law.
 FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct. 3. - John Kennedy of this city was murdered in Anawan street yesterday afternoon by his brother in law, Maurice Remedy, who lives with him. Both men had been drinking. Shortly before the killing they talked together in the kitchen when some sharp words passed between them, and Kennedy ordered his brother-in-law to pack his trunk and leave the house at once.
 Kennelly went into the street, then threw half pint bottle through pane of glass into the room where Kennedy was sitting. The latter ran to the door and Kennedy dared him to come out, threat ep;ng to run a knife into him.
 Kennedy went up to him in the middle of the street, wbereupon Remedy struck him. The men clinched, and Kennedy got Kennedy's head under his arm, drew his pocket knife, and plunged it to the hilt into Kennedy's abdomen just below the stomach. The wounded man died in a few minutes. Kennedy was soon cap tured Both men were hard drinkers. At the police station Kennedy admitted having committed the crime, and says he did it in self-defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03

precincts in the city are preparing their lists. The strongest effort will be made to register every Democratic vote. It was feared a year ago that the new bal lot law would reduce this vote. It had a contrary effect. The Republicans suf- fered the most. The law has not been materially changed, and the city will give far better account of itself than it did last year.
 The result of the election in Vermont and Maine has inspired the Democrats in this state. The Democratic loss of one in Vermont compares more than fa- vorably with the Republican loss of over S,200. In Maine the figures are even more encouraging. Governor Mo- Kinley, Julius Caesar Burrows, Henry Cabot Lodge and other strong Repub- ican leaders were thrown into the Port land congressional district to "whoop 'em up" for Tom Reed. This czar of Republicanism carried the district two years ago by 5000 plurality. This year his plurality is less than 5000, and Reed strained every nerve. Several years ago the Democrats made a still hunt in his district, and he saved his bacon by less than 400 votes. Since then he has never been caught mapping. All the influence of the Republican party, morally and immorally, socially and pecuniarily, has been at his command.
 New York is all right.
 AMOS J. CUMMINGS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
Protection Logic,

Major Mckinley, with that complete frankness and boldness for which he has always been distinguished, declares that high protection has cheapened every thing but labor. It has advanced the price of labor, but cheapened all the products of labor. Then why not repeal the Mckinley bill? The laboring peo- pie, the only benefciaries, by their votes in 1890 showed an entire willingness to dispense with the advantages of the Mo Kinley bill, and it's continuance, accord ing to Major Mckinley, will ruin the manufacturers. For if the expense If producing goods is increased in the in creased cost of labor, and the selling price of the goods is at the same time decreased, bankruptcy must follow. One cannot fail to be impressed with the disinterestedness of the American people. Here are the manufacturers, whose profits, according to Major Mo Kinley, are greatly reduced by the Nc Kinley bill, insisting on retaining it for the benefit of labor, and the men who are reaping a rich harvest from it in higher wages, according to Major Nc Kinley, willing to forego their advan tage.-Baltimore Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
What the Hop Growers Get.

Republican papers are now telling hop farmers what great benefit the tariff is to them, writes an exchange "This is ''short horse soon curried." The Mckinley tariff took effect Oct. 6, 1890, and it raised the duty on hops from 8 cents a pound to 15 cents pound. In September, 1890, the prices of ''state choice" hops ranged from 3714 to 38115 cents per pound. Now with the Mo Kinley tariff in full blast the outside price of state hops is 26 cents pound, with New York crop 80 to 40 per cent. less than last year, when the September prices-of the same grade were from 161s to IT cents. Oh, the Mckinley tariff is a great boon to farmers! Just remem- Der how it helped potatoes last year, with it's increase of tariff from 15 to % cents bushel, and potatoes worth 20 cents bushel.-Montpelier (Vt.) Argus and Patriot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03

ORIGINALLY gotten off' for the pure fun of the thing, jokes have now become regular article of merchandise, and the professional joker sells these prod ucts of the brain at prices ranging from twenty cents to two dollars and fifty cents apiece, and joke which is easily illustrated often brings as high as five dollars. The magazines and papers which pay for their jokes have regular prices. Professional jolzers send a supply of from ten to fifty jokes to the papers paying the best, and the editor in charge of that department chooses those which suit him and sends back the rest These are then sent to the next best paying publication, and so on until they reach the papers which pay but fifty cents Such as are then returned the joker considers useless. A professional joker can make about one hundred jokes Q week, and, as joke making must soon become habit, per. haps the brain is not too greatly tasked in their manufacture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Emmet Hotel at Estherville, Ia, was destroyed by fire last night. J. NJ. Brennan, one of the guests, was burned to death.
 At the Democratic Congressional Con vention at Salamanca, N. Y., Col. N. J. McNell of Allegheny county was unLni- mously nominated for Congress-.
 pr John H. Douglass. who attended General Grant in his last illness anl was for many years the family physician, died Ut Washington last night. He was 69 years old
 The four story mattress factory of H. D. Dougherty & Go, North Second street, Philadelphia, was almost entirely des- 5royed by fire yesterday afternoon. Loss $45, ,000; insurance $2O, 900.
 The New Brunswick Legislature has been dissolved, and general election will take place on Oct. g. The dissolu tion puts an end to the Legislative Coul- cil and gives the province only one legis. lative branc oh.
 The most serious smallpox epidemic ever known in Chihuahua is now raging. Many deaths from the malady are re- ported daily. The disease is in it's sever est type. Efforts te prevent it's spread ing have proved unsuccessful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
THE NATIONS FINANCES.
Public Debt and Treasury Statement fo / the Month of September.

the Month or SepEemD0Ts
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 3-The statement of the condition of the Public Debt and Treasury on the 30th of September shows decrease during the month in the former, $70S, 255. 50, and an increase of cash in the latter of g. 2.743, 573. .66, net decrease of debt of S, 451, 829. 16.
 There was an increase of $90 in the in terest bearing debt; a decrease of $26, 26C in the debt on which interest has ceased; and decrease of $6S1, 752. 50 in the debt bearing no interest.
 The totals of these classes of indebted ness on the 30th of September were: 4 1-2 per cent. bonds continued at 3 per cent. S25, 364, 800; per cent. bonds, $559, 5S6,. 750; refunding certificates, $79, 720; aggregate einterest-bearing debt, $5S5, O31, TO. Other items were: Debt on which interest has ceased since maturity, $2, 510, 145.S6; debt bearing no interest, $37S, ,976, ,S4S ST; total debt $966, 5lS, 164. 13,
 The cash balance in the Treasury ex- elusive of the $1O0, 900, 900 gold reserve was $51, ,S95, 91S. 34. Of this amount $16,- 275, S3S.61 was on deposit in National Banks to the credit of disbursing officers and on general account.
 Coin in the Treasury consists of $240, 6O5, ,90S50, against which certificates amounting to S146, 555, 999 had been is sued and $454, 725, 7S3.31 silver, witt $329, 46y, BOA certificates outstanding against it.
 The statement of receipts and disburse. ments show that the cholera quarantine did not affect customs receipts as was feared it would.
 Expenditures last month were $28, ,917, 7, 79S. "A, against $23, 934, S01, 19 year ago Pensions were chargeable with the great bulk of the increase, being SIP, ,654, 367. 13
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
A Question for Protectionists.

We are told that the tariff is tax paid by the foreigner for access to the American market. The Standard Oil company is one of the largest consumers of tin in America. It imports vast quantities, much of which is used in it's export trade. Duties are paid upon every pound of tin the company brings into the United States, but the McKin- ley bill provides that the duties col lected upon tin afterward sent out of this country shall be refunded, except per cent, which is retained by the gov ernment. Under this drawback clause the Standard Oil company has received back in single year $1,500,000 origi- nally paid in duties upon tin used in its export trade. Now if the tariff tax is paid by the foreigner, will protection ist friend tell us by what right the ricl and opulent Standard Oil company is given that $1,50O,000 year from the United States treasury?-Harlem Re Dortar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
POISON IN FOOD.
In Old Times R Sharp Watch Was Kept
 On the Cooks Dishes.

Tn Old Times a Sharp Watch Was Kept
 On the Cooks Dishes.
 The fear of poison which haunted the mind of every person of quality during the middle ages gave rise to certain curious customs, and even to certain superstitionS When dishes are now served covered it is understood that it is merely for the purpose of keeping them warm. This was not, however, the principal reason why they were served covered during the dark ages. It was the fear that poison might be intro duced into them surreptitiously be- tween the kitchen and the table where they were to be served to the kings or the lords, or even to persons of inferior rank.
 The covers were not removed until the master of the house had taken his place. All dishes afterwards served were brought on the table in the same manner.
 It was the custom, originally, when the dishes were uncovered, for some of the servants to first partake of them, but this custom was afterwards in part replaced by the servants touching the food with one of several objects which were regarded as infallible preserva- tives against poison.
 These objects were the horn of the unicorn, a serpents tongue, the fabu- Ious Stone found in the head of the toad, !serpentine, agate and other stones The first was considered the best, but IS the unicorn never existed, it's horn was replaced by that of the narwhal or by sharks tooth, which were sold by all the druggists instead of it and un- der it's name.
 Many persons kept a small piece of it at the bottom of their drinking glasses. Unicorn's horn was so rare and precious that it was worth more than ten times its weight in gold.
 It was never proved that the stone al- eged to come from the head of the toadl had that origin, and the druggists who sold it knew that what they vended was mineral dug out of the earth, but this did not prevent the fraud or put an end to the superstition.
 In the time of Louis XIV. and Louis XIV. the faith in these talismans had considerably weakened, but all the dishes placed on the royal tables were touched, as well as the plate, the nap. kin, the knife, the fork and the tooth pick of the monarch, with a piece o1 bread, which the chief of the goblet al
 ,nce swallowed Days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03

CHICAGO is not alone among cities in having a name of unsavory or petty significance, though probably no city in the world bears a name of more malodorous suggestion. It has been conjectured that Rome is from Groma, meaning the 'cross roads," since the city grew up around the junction of ways leading to the forum. Lutetia, the ancient name of Paris, means in effect mud town, the city when the Romans found it being composed chiefly of mud-built houses. London is pure Celtic and means fortified hill. As to New Y Yorls, it's chief syllablei is curiously corrupted from the name of the Celtic tribe settled in and about York when the Romans conquered Britian
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
Real Estate at Real Barga,na.

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 16o feet deep good Ioca street; a four family house on Kingsbury street a nice home on Abbott avenue 3 good business blocks near Center SQuare;o South Main street, cheap home on Ridge street; 8 pleasant homes on North Main street. also three family house, modern improvements with good barn, rents for $62 per month: houses on central avenue; block and house on High street; a new house home on West Side hill, house and barn; new houses on Chapel street; brick block lately built and one family house with one or more build and loans wanted on first mortgage. For further information call or addI ,ss J. s. Fay's Real Rs- street. up stairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
Standing of the Clubs.
LOST IN THE WOODS.

Three Willinmsp"rt Lads Go Chestnut
 ting and Do Not Return.
 WILL1AMsPoRT, Pa., Oct 3.-Three boys. ranging in age from nine to eleven years and named Jacob Wackenhuth, William Richards and John Wilson, are lost in the woods. They started out Sat urday morning to gather chestnuts and up to this morning have not been found. They went In a northerly direction and entered tine woods several miles from this city.
 Searching parti3s were out all day. The lads were barefooted and coatless and must have suffered terribly from the cold. It is reported that they were seen near WarrensvIlle, nine miles from the city. The search is being continued to- lay s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03

THAT jingo business with Venezuela did not pan out, as the officials of that poor revolution-racked country have in formed the officers of our war vessels that they will do whatever is required of them byi this government ; This is disappointing to the administration, which counted upon sufficient opposi- tion to bring out few spread-eagle orders, calculated to work up enthu- siasm among first-voters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
W eather Forecast.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Oct, 3.-For Eastern New York: Fair, warmer, west winds.
 For Eastern Pcnnsvl vaiiia, New Jersey and Delaware: Fair; slightly warmer, winds be- coming west.
 For Western New York: Generally fair, except probable rains at lake stations warmer in eastern portion; southweSterly wini
 For Western Pennsylvania: Fair, warmer, west winds. For New England: Fair: slightly wrrmeri west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03

THE harvest in Ireland has once more been placed in imminent jeopardy through the excessive rains that have fallen during the past two months. This is the more deplorable, as the growing crop was one of the heaviest raised for some years. It was, indeed, in bounti- full contrast to last seasons sowing, which, as the world knows, was almost ruined through the same disastrous eli matic conditions which now prevail there.I The Farmers Gazette tells its readers that there is no use in crying over split milk, and that all that is left to be done is to save what remains. There is small consolation here, but it is the only advice practicable. Meadow and grain crops have suffered most. The green crops are in a somewhat bet ter condition, while potatoes have held out fairly, which is the one redeeming feature in the situation. The price of cattle is a grave concern to the Irish farmer just now. The agents of the Irish land commissioners, who visit the large central fairs, report that through out the country stock is-a a drug in the market. All things considered, the out look for Irish agriculturists during the ensuing winter is almost as dismal as ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
SPECIAL I
 TRUSTEE SALEt Commencing Monday, Aug |

The enormous stock of Fur niture, Carpets and Upholstery, comprising Parlor Suits, Cham. Der Suits, Dining Sets, Library Suits, Folding Beds, Sewing Machines, Stov+s, Library and Fancy Desks, Fancy Erica. Brac, Solid Carved and Richly Upholstered Chairs, &c, &c. Special attention is called to the line of s lid Oak and Wal nut Sideboards and Extension Tables, also Hard Wood Re. frigerators (the 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 rare carnival of bar. gains and should not be ig- nored.
 Attention will be given to | Undertaking as usual.
 Per order,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03

Judging by Republican boasts, the continued operation of the Mckinley bill is flooding this country with labor from the Welsh tin plate mills. Where does this benefit the American laborersP Rochester Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03

Dr Hale's Household Tea cures liver and kidney troubles and all forms of malaria better than any other kno VII remedy Sold by R. O. Partree, 46 & 768 Bank st.
 1ou run great risk if you allow a cough to run neglected. Cure it on the start with Dr Hale's Household Cough Cures Sold by R. 0. Partree, 48 & 778 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03

DR CoUEs of the Sm thsonian insti- ute, is going to try and photograph a ghost. As the doctor is in Washington he might try his camera on the ghost of civil service reform.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03

Dr Hale's Household Ointment is the finest remedy in the world for the cure of neuralgia, rheumatism, piles, croup, cuts, bruises and burns. Sold by R. 0. Partree, 40 & 706 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
BASEBALL RESULTS.
The Reds Take Two Straight from the
 Browns.

AT CINCINNATI. Cincinnati, 12; St. Louis, 10. Batteries Sullivan, Meekin and Murphy; Brett enSten and Buckley.
 SECOND GAME. Cincinnati I; St. Louis, 1. Batteries s-Chamberlain and Murphy; Caru- therS and Buckley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
FRED 0EARTZ.

oven Furnace and Chimney builder. Hhim- neys cleaned and repaired. Plasterins roof painting etc. Boiler setting speciality.
 afs RAHT MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03

AN English professor has been expert menting with a movable mirror and platform to determine the causes of sea sickness and a remedy for the distress ing..complaint. He found that the sight of moving mirror produt ed sensations like sea sickness, and when the observer was placed on a platform that was given the same motion as....that of a vessel it took only few minutes to in- duce nausea. His conclusions were that anyone who suffered from sea sickness may largely escape this malady by looking at the sky or the horizon, taking care that no part of the moving vessel intervenes, or, better still, by bandaging the eyes. His hints are worth following by all poor sailors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
PENMA NSHIP.

PROF HOLLE1 Teaches every pupil to write 8 fine. rapid bust, ness hand in course of 10 private lessons and NO FAILURES. All kinds of pen VI rk executed in the highest degree of tho art.
 167 RANK STREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.


 FOR PRESIDENT, GROVER CLEVELAND, of New York.
 FOR vICE-PREsIDENT, ADLAI E. STEVENSON. of Illinois. Presidential Electors Ht Large. E CORNELIUS BENEDICT, of Greenwich. ELISHA K. HUBBARD, of Middletown.
 s District Electors. 1, WILBUR B. FOSTER, Vernon. 2, ELISHA LEAvENwoRTH, Waterbury. 8, THOMAS s. MARLoR, Brooklyn. 4, DAVID M. READ, Bridgeport. DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
 For Governor, .LUZON B. MORRIS, of New Haven. 1 Hsg For. Lieutenant Governor, LERNEST1CADY, of Hartford, ,:c--- ,---- -, s:.For Secretary. ,xss -'sssS. JOHN J. PHELAN, of Bridgeport.
 For Treasurer. MARVIN H. SANGER, of Canterbury. For Comptroller, NICHOLAS STAUB, of New Milford. For Congressman, Second District, TJAMEs P. PIGOTT of New Haven. '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-03
DIsTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate \ 7

AI Court. Sept 30 1892
 Esta of Frank J. Emmett, of Wa erbu y, in said district, assigning debtor
 The voluntary assignment of the said debtor, having been lodged in this office for record and prt bate thereof, and Johu F. Holohan being in said assignment nominated as trustee for said es ate, thercf. re
 ORDERED-that the 4th day of Oct, 1892 at o'clock forenoon, be. and the same is hereby assigned, for hearing on the approval of said proposed trustee, and that all persons interested cause and be heard thereon, this court directs that this order be published three times in newspaper having circulation in said probate dis rict, before said time assigned for said hear. ing.
 By order of the Court.
 JAMES J. CASSIN, Clerk of Pr, bate.
The National tribune., 1892-10-06
English Signs in Japan.

"The Japanese says Eli Perkins, shave a
mania for putting up English signs, and they
food your rooms at the hotels with English
cards. And such English! The japanese
have 10 imperative mood. and they generally
express an idea negatively that we express
positively. One day said to the waiter:
80 Kish, the rolls are cold
" Yes, he said; good deal of not cooling
the cakes is good
"a conspicuous notice at the Kioto Hotel
reads:
"On the dining time nobody shall be enter
to the dining and drawing-room without the
guests allow
Tone of the articles in the municipal laws of
KiotO reads:
Any dealer shall be honestly by his trade.
OF course the sold one shall prepare to make
up the safe package
"a Toxic dentists circular reads:
"'Our tooth is an important organ for human
life and countenance. as you know; therefore
when it is attack by disease injury artificial
tooth is also very useful. / am engaged in the
dentistry and l will make for your purpose
The printed label ON the bottle of claret at
Nikko reads:
"'Weak man who is not so hard of his stom-
ach take notice of his health ever must use
this wine usually"