Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-31
GREAT THINGS AT STAKE


 Waterbury saved the state to the dem- ocracy on two occasions and perhaps she may be called upon to repeat the trick next Tuesday. By a united effort it can be done. There are several reasons why a large democratic vote should be boiled.
 First of all. it is the duty of every voter to vote. Then as matter of local pride all democrats should turn out to cast their ballots for Mayor Edward G. Kilduff, who has been honored with the nomination for secretary of state. His election will give Waterbury prestige at the capitol such as the town never before enjoyed. The democratic candidates for representatives, also, are worthy of the suffrsges of the people The poisoned shafts of the re- publicans are aimed at these young men. They are conducting an honorable can- vass and have the ability to worthily represent the town in the general assem- bly,. The democratic candidate for sana- tor, too, should receive the united support of the party. Mir Davidson has repre- sented his town in the general assembly, and the fact that he has served as select man for a dozen or more years indicates that he is highly respected by his towns people. Congressman James P. Pigott is thorough democrat. His opponent is man who has not yet repudisted the charge that he is in sympathy with the A. P. A. Judge Robert A. Lowe can point to his clean record aS a reason why he should ha al can honestly ask to be retained in office on the ground that he has faithfully per- formed his duties.
 Sometimes there is disposition on the plrt of people to "get even" with candi- dates against whom they have a personal grievance. by scratching" or "pssting" at the polls. This is not in accord with democratic principles. After the nomins- tions are made. especially as has been the case this year. in open convention. it is the duty of every good democrat to support the nominees They represent principles which should not be sacrificed to satisfy a little personal feeling. It should be re- membered in the case of the nominees for senator and representatives especially, that the votes of Messrs Davidson. Thoms and Maloney in the general assembly may save the state ticket. Only twice in the last eight or ten years have the democratic candidates for state offices received a ma- jority of the votes cast. which, under our antiquated constitution. is necessary tn elect If they receive a plurality in the coming election. but fail of majority, the election will go to the general assembly in which event every democratic vote will be of special impor rtance.
 The moral is plain. If you are a demo crat. vote the straight ticket.
 ALTHOUGH no stock is taken in the claim of the government of Germany that it! decree prohibiting the importation o American cattle and dressed beef was is sued because there was Texas fever in twG cargoes of American cattle. lately carried to that country. the department of agricul ture has taken steps to investigate tn, claim. If it be true, as believed, tha Germany's zeal reason is to retaliate, be cause of the differential duty on her suga, imposed by the new tariff, somebody hal blundered, and the blunder may defea the intention. already expressed, to repea that duty at the coming session of con gress.
 IT is DO disparagement of the esteemed gentlemen who have held the office O probate judge to say that it has neve been more ably managed than during th past two years under the administration O Robert A. Lowe. His decisions have beei uniformly just and many a widow an, orphan will certify to his solicitude fo their welfare. his promptness in settlin estates. the pleasure he took in renderiu them any service in his power and tn ! reasonableness of his charges. Judge Low has been courteous to all who have ha, business in his office and is in every re spect the right man in the right place And he is democrat in the full sense o the word. He is not one of the kind tha tosdies to republicans or is afraid to sho, his true colors. When such a man as thi asks to be reelected the people of Water bury are not apt to turn him down for al untried man.