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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
PROPOSALs

At meeting of the court of common council, held May 3, 1892, the following vote was passed viz
 Voted that the City Auditor be, and is hereby directed and authorized to adver- tise for proposals for the lighting of the streets, squares and parks of the city by electricity and by gas for term of one year from February 1, 1898. Said pro- posals to be received by the auditor at some date previous to July 1, 1899, and the result of proposals to be submitted by him to this court at it's regular meeting in July 1899. Attest
 E. G. KILDUFF, City Clerk.
 In accordance with the foregoing vote of the court of common council, propos- als for the lighting of streets, squares and parks of the city of Waterbury, Conn, as above described, will be received by me up to July 1, 1899.
 Further information if desired, fur nished on application, address
 JAMES J. CASSIN, City Auditor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20

THE duty on ordinary woollen cloth is A cents a pound and 50 per cent ad valorem, the reason for this specific duty being that the duty on wool is il cents pound, and it was assumed that it took four pounds of ,unwashed wool to make pound of Icloth. It follows, therefore, that were the duty taken off wool the A cents a pound should be taken off the duty on cloth, and the duty left at 50 per cent ad valorem. But the Manufacturer, published { in Philadelphia, objects to this, and says that two pounds of wool will make a pound of cloth, and the manufacturer's protection is go cents a pound and 50 per cent in addition to the 22 cents a pound intended to reimburse him for the duty he has to pay on wool. In other words, when the manufacturer is getting his duty fixed he represents that he has to use four pounds of wool to the pound of cloth, but when the country proposes to give him free wool and take off the "compensatory" duty for four pounds of wool, he objects that the ''compensatory" duty for only two pounds should be taken off, because. he only uses. two pounds of wool to the pound of cloth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
villainous Steamship Agents.

A Polish newspaper recently con- tained an advertisement stating that three hundred thousand worlmen were wanted immediately at Chicago to com plete the buildings for the worlds fair. Similar notices, it is stated, have been published in other European countries. They originate with the agents of the steamship companies and are to encour- age emigration These agents have a direct money benefit in every emigrant who buys passage across the Atlantic. While the advertisement was running in the foreign papers Chicago was crowded with 1aboring men unable to obtain work. Thousands had already rushed to that city. The result was that the labor market was glutted and the charitable societies were compelled to extend aid to the hungry.
 It is not only the de1uded people of foreign countries who suffer, says the Iowa State Register. The American workingman is the real sufferer. The foreigner comes here from the poorer districts of Europe and life in this coun- try at its worst is an improvement over his condition in the old country. He has been used to scanty food and scan- tier clothing. But how is it with the American laboringman? He has had at least a few of the comforts of life, His wife and little ones in the home nest have been kept warm, and the older children have been in the public schools. It is this workingman and his American family who suffer most through the competition of the hordes of ignorant laboringmen who are coming across the Atlantic in response to the advertise ments and glowing descriptions of these agents of foreign steamship lines. A convict's moose would not be punish ment too severe for the agents who are to blame for the glutting of the market of American labor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20

THIS is the greatest voting nation on the earth. There are more Americans who vote than the voters of any other country; they vote more frequently, and elect by popular suffrage larger proportion of their public officers. In 1888 nearly eleven million four hum dred thousand citizens voted for presi- dent This year the total will not be less than thirteen millions. Whence comes this increase of more than a mil lion and half votes? From the peo- pie of six new states; from the newly naturalized immigrants; from million young men who will for the first time record their preferences in a national election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
FIE1V3 8H TFIE 'I1NV7


 The stockbolders Of ths Atlanta on Raining Company ct Philade1phia have decided to increase the capital to $5, OO0, : 900.
 Collins 6 Davis, clothing dealers of Scranton, Pa, have failed. Executions have been filed against them for e29,- 900.
 F. o. Walker, who is charged with at. tempting to defraud B. E. Clinton at Victoria, B. C., has fled, it is thought, to the United States. His liabilities amount to $120, 900.
 The trial of bank wrecker Dill has been postponed in the United States Circuit Court at Pittsburg, pending the approval or rejection by the Department of Justice of proposed settlement of the case
 A petition in insolvency has been filed against E. F. Wilson, wholesale ieweler, at Boston. It is claimed that he owes, in all, to various people, $40, GOO, and that he has left town with the intention of defrauding his creditors.
 Albert L. and Otis A. Gould were ad- judged guilty by Rochester jury of having aided George F. Whitney, the bookkeeper of Albany City National Bank, in defrauding the bank of about $7O, 600 by means of false entries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
No Grounds for the Story.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, May 20.-The death of Benjamin Levy,a Hebrew pawn broker, at the Middletown Insane Asy- lum on Monday, gave rise to startling story, and one which was widely circu- lated in this city. It was stated that Levy's death was due to violence, and that three bullet wounds had been found in his body. The coroner was notified and investigated the story. An exam ination of the body revealed the fact that the wounds were very old ones, and it was ascertained that Levy had re- ceived them in the war. The direct cause of death was apoplexy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20

RAILROAD employees are overworked in England as well as in America. In the official report just issued concerning the death of "guard" who was killed last October in a. a..collision on the Mid land 6 Southwestern railroad, some startling facts are brought to light. It appears that this railroad man lost his life because..of exhaustion brought on by overwork. This report shows that for eleven days, at least, he had worked from fifteen to twenty-three hours out of every twenty-four. The report also shows that the engineer of the wrecked train had been on duty for twenty three hours and forty-eight minutes at the time of the accident, and that the fire man had just gonesoff duty after. al most nineteen hours gof consecutive work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
what Your GrandmOther D,d.

She hetcheled the flax and carded the wool, and wove the linen, and spun the tow, and made the clothes for her hus- band and ten children. She made butter and cheese, she dipped tallow candles to light the house at night, and she cooked all the food for her house. hold by an open fireplace and a brick oven. Yes; and when she was forty years of age, she was already an old lady whose best days were over. Her shoulders were bent and her joints en- larged by hard work, and she wore spectacles and Q cap. Her great grand daughter, with all the modern conve- niences for comfort, refinement and luxury, may be as charming and at- tractive at forty-dve as at twenty. Es- pecially is this true if she preserves her health and beauty by the use of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, which wards of all female ailments and irregu- larities, cures them if they already exist, keeps the life current healthful and vigorous, and enables the woman of middle age to retain the freshness of girlhood upon brow and cheek, the light of youth in her eyes, and it's elasticity in her step. Sold by all drug gists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
AN EDITORS HARD LUCK.
Had to Take 8 Beating, and Now Must Pa
 Costs in His Damage Suit.

Had to Take Beating, and Now Must Pay
 Costs in His Damage Suit.
 TRENTON, N. J., May 20. - The New Jersey Telegram" 8 newspaper printed at Phillipsburg and circulated in all the towns along the Delaware last fall, con tained a scurrilous article about Peter Wilkes, prominent business man of this city. Shortly thereafter M. de Shrope, the editor and proprietor of the paper, came to Trenton, and Wilkes, finding him in a barroom, gave him a thrashing.
 The paper never made it's appearance again, but Shrope did; bringing a suit for $1O,OOO damages against Wilkes. The trial, lasting three days, has just end- ed with 8 verdict of no cause of action. Shrope will have to pay several hundred dollars costs.
 He claims that the beating he received has affected his eyesight and hearing and that Wilkes injured him for life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Special Notice.

The Waterbury Horse Railroad con- pany will on and after Monday, May 23, issue special duplex transfer ticksts, which will be taken for regular fare and transfer for the accommodation of it's patrons. These tickets can be purchased at the office of the company ONLY, in packages containing four or more tickets, at five cents each. Passengers when purchasing such tickets must desiQnate the line to which they desire transfer.
 These tickets will bear the date on which they must be used and cannot be used any other date. On the expiration of that date any unused whole tickets will be redeemed. Half tickets will not be re- deemed.
 NO TRANSFER CHECKS WILL BE GIVEN OUT BY THE CONDUCTORS.
 E A. BRADLEY, Superintendent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
A FEuD,s FATAL ENDING.
The Quarrel Between Two Connection
 Families Results in Murder.


 DANBURY, Conn.,, May 20.-9he feud which has existed between the Wood ward and Worden families of New Fair child for seven years has culminated in 8 tragedy. Dow Worden and Nehemiah Woodward met yesterday on the high way just this side of the New York State line. The trouble was over Wor- den's sister-in-Iaw. Worden sat on log, and when Woodward approached he levelled his gun at him and shot him in the head. Then he fired again and shot him in the side.
 Worden worked all day in field 10 rods from where Woodward lay, and when the wounded man was found by Joel Joyce, he calmly said: '1 shot the sucker and don't care.'
 Woodward is dying in the Danbury Hospital, but no attempt has been made to arrest Worden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
PERSISTENCE is one of the element

PERSISTENCE is one of the elements necessary to successful advertising; originality is another. The timid ad- vertiser inserts an advertisement once, and then he turns sour, because he does not get big returns from, his advertise ment, and concludes that adve1 Using don't pay; eve tried it." He has not done anything of 1.-the kind. He has made no impression because he has not had enough experience to know what to say and how to say it. A plain ad- vertisement which gives only a firms name, location and business, is a sign pure and simple-only that and noth- ing more. Like any other sign, the oftener it is read, the more valuable it becomes, but to take hold immediately, it must tell the reader something that is different from the story he sees every day, on every shop front.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
The Pope Arouses French Royallsts.

PARIS, May 20-It is reported that the Count of Paris will shortly issue a manifesto in reply to the Pope's utter ances in favor of the Republic. The Royalists are greatly alarmed by the effect of the papal attitude on their agi- tation, and are soaking for some means to neutralize it. They have threatened to reduce the Peter's Pence contributions to the support the Holy See, and thus to retaliate on Pope Leo through the Vatican treasury, and they also pro- pose, as far as possible, to induce the clergy to ignore the papaI instructions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
No AoPE EoR nEE NINa.
The English Pravy C0uncfl Decides Not td
 Stop tina Exaentfon.

At0GI09~
 stop the Execution.
 LONDON, May 90. Tho Privy Council has rejected the appeal of Deeming, the Melbourne murderer, from the sentence oe the Victorian Court. This removes the last chance that the condemned man had for escape from the galIows
 Although the relatives of Deeming have earnestly denied that there was any insanity in the family, and have as- serted that the father and mother of Deeming were very intelligent and sagacious, his two brothers signed a statement, which was presented in Deem- ing's behalf, to the effect that he had always been eccentric. Another state ment, which was offered to the Privy Council in support of Deeming's pleas of insanity was to the effect that Dr.. O'Conner, doctor at the Darlinghurst jail in Sydney, where Deeming was confined for some time. has certified that during the convict's detention there he treated him for epilepsy of the worst form.
 The feeling against Deeming in Rain hill and vicinity has been greatly inten- sified by the charges which the mur- derer is said to have made against his former wife, Miss Mather. The charges are known to be utterly without foun- dation.
 Miss Mather had only one engagement before her marriage to DeeminR, and that she broke off of her own accord.
 She was girl of pure and unques- tionable character, and the attempt of the murderer to diminish the wicked ness of his crimes by belittling her repu- tation is considered 8 significant index of the dastardly nature of the man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
MT. Young's Place Not to Be Filled.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-The Republican members of the Senate held caucus shortly before noon in reference to the office of principal executive clerk, left vacant by the removal of MT. James R. Young, and reached the conclusion tn at there was no necessity for filling the office. It was decided to place executive session matters in charge of the Secre- tary of the Senate, making him respon- sible for the disposition of his force, and the custom of the House in giving it's clerk practical control of appointments of his subordinates, was also adopted with respect to the Secretary of the Senate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20

THE water commissioners tell us that the water has fallen sixteen inches in one reservoir and two. fleet in another, since pumping was discontinued to allow needed Improvements to be made. This, in view of the fact that large amount of rain has fallen during the past few weeks, clearly shows that the feeders of the reservoirs are about ex- hausted. Without the old reliable Mad river there would be water famine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20

THE republican party has; never re- nominated for reelection vice-presi- dential candidate. That record is pretty certain to remain intact in 1899, for it is well understood that Vice-President Morton is not. @ candidate for ..renomi- nation, and, also, that he is the most probable republican candidate to suc- ceed Senator Frank Hiscock in the United States senate. Hiscock de- feated Morton for the nomination in the republican caucus in 1887.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
New York,s Leper Victim Returns.

New YOrk's Leper Victim Returns.
 NEW YORK, May 20.-Hop Sing, the Chinese leper, whom the Health Board shipped to the Pacific coast last summer, is back again in New York city. He tells story of his bitter experiences when the health authorities of Vancou yer discovered the nature of his illness. He was shut up in a box car with 8 barrel of water and some bread, and shunted back and forth over the rail road line for some time. Finally he was carried east again, reaching here about two months ago. His return has been kept a secret by his countrymen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Granite Strike Inoreas,nr.

NEW YORK, May 20.-The strike of the. National Granite Cutters Union against the New England Contractors Association is increasing. This morn ing conservative estimates placed the number of men idle on account of the strike at 75,00O, and before the day closes it is expected that the number will be increased to 80, ,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Town Meeting.

A special meeting of the legal voters of the town of Waterbury will be held at the city hall in said town, on Monday, May SS, 1899, at 8 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of determining whether said town will unite with the City of Waterbury in purchasing site for and erecting build ing, in which suitable accommodation may be furnished for the superior court, the district court and probate court, for the city engineer and other offices for the town and city officials of the town and city of Waterbury; or procure the above mentioned accommodations or any of them in some other manner or by some other means.
 E. w. P1ENrY,
 GEO A. BoUGHToN,
 M. F. CARlgoDY,
 Selectmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20

A FARMER in Manchester, Me, is re- hecting sorrowfully upon the maxim that Honesty is the best policy" Several years ago, in order to avoid paying some debts,. he conveyed his farm, worth four thousand dollars, to his wife The wife died recently, and according to law the property goes to her children, the widower's right of dover excepted. The children refuse to reconvey the farm to their father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20

INDIANAPOLIS printers are making a kick on the government furnishing printed envelopes at the cost of the en- velopes. Good. The government has no more business going into:".the print ing business than it has to deal in groceries or dry goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Real Estate at Real Bargains.
no BALDWIN ST.

The following property will be sold on easy t9rms: 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- ton, and a special bargain; two houses on North street; four family house on Kingsbury street; nice home on Abbott avenue; 8 good business blocks near Center SQuare;on South Main street, l block with three stories, also four houses; a on North Main street. also three family house,
 modern improvements with good barn, rents block and house on High street; a new house on Neviu street. will be sold cheap; a beautiful home on West Side hill, house and barn; 8 new houses on Chapel street, brick block lately built and one family house with one or more build ing lots sfronting on three streets. Money loan ed and loans wanted on first mortgage. For further information call or address J. $. Fay's Real Rs- tate. Loan and collecting office, No 15 South Main street, up stairs,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Baptists in sess,on In ph,,ade,nh,..

PHILADELPHIA, May 20.-The tenth annual congress of the Baptist churches of the United States has convened here. Over two thousand delegates are present. The morning session was given up to devotional exercises. In the afternoon was discussed the question, ''The Chris tain Year; How Far is it's Recognition Advisable?" Among the speakers were Prof. H.. G. Weston, Rev. Dr. Stokely, and Rev. D. W. Fl. P. Faunce and Rev. Dr. R. s. MacArthur, of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Leprosv Contraoted in Amer,oa,

SPRINGFIELD, H., May 20.-The only
 ID an who has ever contracted leprosy in this country has been before the Eclectic Medical Society here. His name is John Moe, Swedish cabinet maker, 81 years of age, and he has been in America ten years. He contracted the disease shortly after coming to America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Passed an Abandoned Wreck at Sea.

NEW YORK, May 2O-The steamer Spaarndam, just arrived from Rotter- dam, reports that on May IA at 4:30 D. m. in lat. 4406, long. 45. 26, she passed the abandoned wreck of a vessel with two masts, one of which was broken off 20 feet above tSe deck. Her name could not be ascertained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Nugent Dismissed rrom omoa

DUBLIN, May 20.-The Hon. Patrick Emilius Grenville Nugent, convicted of assault on Miss Marion Price in a rail- way train, and undergoing six months Imprisonment at hard labor for the of fenss, has been dismissed by the order of the Queen, from the office of Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Westmeath.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Ran Short OfFuel,

PBLADELPHIA, May 20.-The British steamer Annie, which arrived here from Bilboa, experienced great difficulties ow- ing to exhaustion of her fuel. She was compelled to burn all yards, gaff shift ing boards and between deck matches during her passage. The vessel obtained coal at Delaware City to assist her to this city. .m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Weather Forecaat.

wAsHrNeroN, May 2O.---For New England, Rain; easterly winds.
 For Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsylva- mia and New Jersey: Rain; clearing; south easterly gales
 For Western New York and Western Penn sylvania: Showers: followed by fair weather; southwesterly winds.
 For Maryland and Delaware: Showers: northwesterly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Terrible Hurricane in pIaur,tiu,.

LONDON, May 20-Advices received from Mauritius state that hurricane unprecedented in it's violence passed over that island on April 29, causing enormous damage to shipping. A ma jority of the vessels at the island were blown ashore. The western half of Port Louis, the capital, was devastated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
Signed the Granite Cutters, Bill.

BARRE, Vt., May 20. M. Games of East Barre; Coburn & Jones, and George Marley, have signed the granite cut ters' revised bill to May 1, 1893, and will renew work. The majority dealers and cutters are opposed to leaving the matter to arbitration, and do not think 1t could be settled in that way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20

Arc you particular about the matter of per feet ft3 If you are not, you certainly ought to be. There is only one sort of 1t about a suit that doesn't set easily-is is 1t for nothing. If 1t cramps you in one place and hangs too loose in another it should have the fate of other nuis- ances-it onght to be abated. You cannot be too fastldious for us. The more particular you are, the more you will appreciate the attention which we give to everything that contributes to faultless clothing outfit. Even chronic critics cannot criticize the Spring overcoats, Suits and Dress Pants we are showing this spring everything of the latest and best.
 Children's Suits of all kinds and at lowest prioes Children's Pants from 2ac to S160. Out ing Shirts, Summer Underwear, Neckwear and everything in Cents Furnishings, Hats and Caps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
PhIladelphin strikers Rsturn.

PHI LADELPHIA, May 20.-The cutters engaged on the new Reading Terminal Depot, who struck Tuesday with the in tention of remaining out until the trouble in New England is adjusted, have returned to work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20
WATERBURY BEEF { PROVISION co
 Beaver Street, Near the New England Passenger station.

Having sold half interest in that part of my business, the Waterbury Beef & Provision Co, to McEIroy Bros, Bridgeport, the business will be continued at the same place. Nothing but best Beef, Lamb, Nut ton, Veal, Poultry and Provisions will be sold by that house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20

A CARNIVAL of sports, in connection with the worlds fair. is contemplated and quite likely to be established. It is proposed to provide large arena or amphitheater in which will be enacted, as far as possible, every kind of athletic sport known to the various nations and races of the earth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-20

Durham Miners to Continue the Strike.
 LONDON. May 90 The Durham miners nave again voted in favor of continuing E he strike.