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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
Electric Motors in Europe.

Though it is well known that the transmits sion of power by electricity in England has made little progress as compared with the enormous extent to which it has been de- veloped in this country, we are hardly pre- pared to learn from so good an authority as Professor Ayrton, that ill the whole of Great Britain there are hardly 100 electric motors at work at the present time, as compared with 6,0O0 at work in this country. It would be difficult to prove, we think, that the much abused English electric lighting act is entirely responsible for this state of backwardness, and we are confirmed in this opinion ty the very neat definition which Professor Ayrton has given of the difference of the term ''in- ertia," as looked at from the English and American standpoints. As Professor Ayrton puts it, inertia from the foreign standpoint. is ''resistance to mOtion," whereas, looked at from the American standpoint, it means resistance to standing still
 Thus, while our English cousins boast that they are ahead of us so far as science is con- cerned, and even assert that their machines arc better than ours, the fact remains that while they are waiting for developments and improvements we go ahead and attain our ends by actual experience; and thus, so far as actual results arc concerned, ascertain the best practice, not by speculation, but by work And in such results, indeed, is en- bodied the final test of everythings However well theory may indicate results, it is only by actual experience that the true value of any system or device can be ascertained; and though trial and failure may be in the first place more expensive way of obtaining this true value, it certainly has the advantage of getting at results quickly, and in a shape which mere speculation could never reach,- Electrical World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
Shoes Cnvered with Diamonds

The facility with which bootblack makes shoe shine like diamonds has been re- marked by every one, but it is doubtful if any one has thought out the proposition that when the knight of the brush is through he leaves your footgear bristling with diamonds. Diamonds are nothing but crystal1ized car bon. Backing, which is bone black, is little more when moistcned than carbon paste, and the friction of hair brush being one of the most efficient methods of generating cleo tricity has the effect of crystallizing the car bon of the blacking.- As soon as this is done the boot is covered with millions of infinitely small diamonds, and of course begins to shine as mass of diamonds would. This is not a perfect explanation of tho phenomenon. but it is good as far as it goes.-Shoe Dealer in Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14

Tho Elswick Ordnance company, Lord Armstrongs. has perfected 4s4 inch breech- loader from which ten rounds were fired in 471a seconds. six foot target 1000 J ards away was struck five times running in 3l seconds. With this startling improvement in gunnery comes a new powder from the Chilworth company, which, with a charge weighing third less, velocity of nearly 2,400 feet per second is obtained, as compared with 2,0O0 feet with other powders There has also been launched lately, for Italy, by the Elswlcl company, the Piemonte, 21 knot cruiser of 2,50O tons, which, in conse- qeence of being fitted with this new type of guns, can discharge against an adversary in a given time twice the weight of shot and shell that can be fired by the largest war yes sel now aaoat.--New York Sun,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
"IIouse of Seven Gables.m

A correspondent of The Book Buyer writes that the mouse of seven gables" is still in the possession of the Bryant family, "heing now occupied by MT. Harold Goodwin, a son of MT. Parke Goodwin, MT. Bryant's son-in-law. Many of the poets effects are still in the house. In the library his desk and chair re- main practically as he left them, and ill the same room are the paintings given him by the American artists. The house is kept in good repair, and the grounds are ill excellent order The old oak, favorite with the poet, was blown down-or fell-last year. The logs are how being seasoned so that they can be made into furniture and souvenirs for members of the family and intimate friends" The Epoch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
Exercise in Omen Air.

School hours, six of them, are long enough to contine a growing brain to books, and there should be no bringing lessons home. Active exercise in open air should be the rule, with plenty of plain food and an early bed. Again lift my voice in favor of lawn tennis as an exercise for girls. During the summer just closed I have seen a charming child ex change pale cheeks and listless gait for the bright tints and elastic step that belong to her years, and utterly lose alarming lung symptoms that had begun to cause we'll grounded apprehension. She had learned to like tennis, and for the last month of her vacation had averaged fifty games day. William F. Hutchinson, NJ. D., in American Magazine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
The Cat Craze Coming,

Recently Queen Victoria has contracted the habit of carrying her household cats along with her when she moves from one castle to another. The transportation of cats has, therefore, become quite fashion able craze in England, no family of the least pretensions considering it in good form to appear at railway station without an am- pie basket containing the domestic felines. The aping of royalty even in the most ab- sured and silly customs is one of those things that is not destined to die out soon. Of course the cat craze is liable at any moment to invade the ranks of our American nobility-Baltimore Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
CRANkS AT HEADQUARTERS.
Some Curious People Who Seek Advice
 from New York Police Officials.

Some Curious People Who Seek Advice
 from New York Police Officials.
 There are number of eccentric individuals who may correctly be termed Police Head quarters cranks," who never enter the build ing. Among these are two women, gener- ally very we'll dressed, who have made it practice for several years past to promenade up and down in front of the building at cer- tain intervals of the day. They are seen to look up at the windows as if jealous of the occupant, all the while mumbling to them selves. Any attempt to get information from them they strongly resent, and the mystery to who they arc or where they hail from is as impenetrable any cavern of Cimmerian darkness. Even Oh wet days these women present themselves, and there are those around headquarters who say the women even did their promenade act on blizzard day.
 An old man, whose hair was whitened by about seventy summers, entered the building some nights ago. He inquired of good Deacon" Moore where he could find the in spector. When he met that official, he told a tale as mournful as it was, perhaps, full of the essence of common sense. He said be had bowed at the shrine of Mozart, had enjoyed tho strains of Mendelssohn's popular waltzes had become enraptured at Col. Simm's orchestra, but he could not stand the hand organ. IOuIu not the lll- spector in some way suppress the nuisancef The genial police official promised to do what he could, and the old gentleman joyfully hurried away. He had hardly got outside the shadow of the building when an elderly woman entered. She was as loquacious as a mocking bird and as emphatic as a campaign speaker. The old lady said she lived next door but one to church, and the ringing Of the bells in the early morning hours had much annoyed her. She claimed it robbed her of many hours sleep, and she had be- come so annoyed by the continual ringing that she had crossed over the channel separ- ating Christianity from lnfdelism and was now q cohort~ of Ingersoll. All this change she attributed to the effect of the bell, and she had called on the inspector in the hope that his interference might save other Chris tian women from adopting the alternative she had.
 Perhaps the most curious of all the eccentric individuals is the middle aged man who has an idea that he owns the City Hall building and park and who parades this intelligence to any and all who will listen to him. He says the property willed to him many years ago by q deceased relative, and that he intends soon to send in a bill for rent to the city, whom he considers his tenant, This crank lounges about the steps of the building, and his face is q familiar one to those who 1 have business there. He dresses well. and l seems always supplied with abundant lucre. It is said he has been preaching ill this wise ! for many years past and that his relatives arc persons powerfully high up in the pohti- cal affairs of tho city.-New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
HAD | A THOUSAND soULs.

Had a thousand souls with which to love thee Td throw them all. delighted at thy feet: Had uncounted gold wherewith to move thee, 'Twould seem unworthy all, and incomplete: faiu would be an Argus but to view thee, And a Briareus round thy charms to cling; Another Orpheus to play music to thee, A Homer thy perfections all to sing. would be May to clothe thee with it's splendor, And Love itself adoring to caress thee; I'd call on fame, to speak my passion tender, I'd fain be the worlds king, to serve and bles'
 thee,
 \ to be thy light and thy defender, And heaven itself forever to possess thee.
 John Bowring from the Spanish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
MeTjden, Waterbury & Conn, RiUE

Fall Arrangement.-In effect November l.
 WATERBURY TO CROMWELL. Leave Waterbury-Dublin Street
 9O5, 11.40, m, 400 6.15. D m. East Farms, f9.14, f11.49 m f4O9 f6 24 D m Summit f9 1S l1.53 a m, M4l3 f6 2S pm Prospect, f929 12.04 m, f4.2e fG. 80, pm West Cheshire, f9 3G; fig Il, a m, fl 99, f6 46 pm Hough'S Mill, f9.47, f12.23 m, f4.4O, fG.5S m. Meriden-WeSt Main Street.
 9.56, 12.31, a m, 51, T.06, D IL Highland, f10.10, a m, f3.00 a. m. f5. II, D. m Smiths, fl0.14, a m, f3,G4 m f517 D m. Westheld, f1O19, a m f3G9 am, 521, pm West Cromwell, f1O.21, m. f3. Il am, ,f5 2I, D m. Arrive Cromwell, 1026 m, 3.16 m, 3.30, pm. New York 6, % m.
 New Haven, II, ,45, a m, l. .24, 6.5O, s. .o3 pm. Mid&letown, 11.3S, m, .35, D III. 6.20 m. Hartford, 11.3S m, 1.35, c20pm. Springfield 12227, 2.3S, TIC, pm.
 Boston, 3,30. m. 600, 1000 pm.
 New York, 2.15 III, 3.3O, 9O0 1000 pm.
 CROMWELL TO WATERBURY Leave New York, 400 m.
 Cromwell, G.30, 2 m 1920 D m, 4.15 pm. West Cromwell, fG.37, f1227 m, fS.S6 m Westfeld f64O. m, fig 30 pm, fl 24 pm. Smiths f644 m, fig. 4 pm, fl % pm. Highland, fG.4S, a m, f123S m f4S3 pm Meriden, Center street, T.CO, a m
 Meriden, w Main St, t7.25, 925, a n, 1.1U,
 m45l, D m.
 Houghs Mill f. B, f9 33 a m, fl 19 f4 5S D na. West Cheshire, f .45 f9.45, am. fl .34 f5 10 pm. Prospect, f. .52, f9 52. III. f1.42, f5 517 D m Summit S.03 f10,03 a m, f1.4, M52S m East Farms, fS,07, 1O.o7, m, f2. %, 532 m Arrive Waterbury, Dublin St. SIG, 10. 16, am, 2 10
 5.4l D m.
 Stations at whirh trains stop upon signal NJ TraidS meet.
 CONNECTIONS: At Meriden with Y, N II < HRR At Westfeld with Middletown Branch, N Y N H S H R.
 At Cromwell, with Hartford X Connecticut Val ley Ie, Cromwell X GilderSeeve's Ferry, Hart ford Boat for Conn. River Landings and New York At Waterbury with N X E FRI K, and Naa- gatuck Division x Y \ H < N R R.
 CHAS. NJ. CRAWFORD, Supt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
New England Disenfectaat Co'
16 EAST MAIN ST.

are now prepared to furnish all kinds of Deoderizer and Disenfectant and a suro preventative for Buffalo Bugs and Moth Wax and all kinds pertaining to the business; and furthermore our teams do all business between sunrise and sunset, and have control of all Disenfectants used in the Naugatuck Valley, Meriden, Dan
 bury and-New Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
NY, ,&NE, Railroad Time Table

Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows: Boston-7.30 m, 1, 3.4opm.
 Return S.30 m, Providence-7.30 a. m. 1.eO. $40 ?. m.
 Return, 9 l5 a. m.; 3 30 D. III. New York-S0O a. m.; 1.55 p. m.
 Return S.54 a. m.; 3.3S p. m.i Worcester-7. 80 a. m.; 1.O0, p. m...
 Return, GAS, 9.30 q. Ill. Norwich-T.3O a. m.; 100. 3.4O D. m
 Return S-95, l0.42 a. m.; .. .S5 D. sm. New London-73 30 a. m; 100, 340p m
 Return, 7.55, 1905 m.; goo D. m. Putnam-73O a. m.; 1.00 3.40p.m
 Return S.15, 10.45 a. m. Willimantic-7.3 30 a. m.; ]. .00. S40 D. m
 Return. 9.10. 11.S2 a. m.; 5.25 D.. m. Springfeld-7:So, 900 a. m. $40 p. m.
 Return, 7.S0 a. m.; 3.20 D. m. New Haven-Via Plainvile. T.3o a. m;1Oop
 Return, .04 a. m., 400 B. m. Hartford. 30 900 a. m.; 1. .OO, $40, S.o0p. m
 Return, 6.35, 1o.4o a. m.; F. .35, 415 6. 40 D. m View Britain-7 30, 300 a. m.; 10e $40, soc D. m.
 Return, 655, 1104 a. m.; 12.53, 4.3s, 6.5S pm Plainville-TS0 500 a. m.; 1. GO, $40, soc D. m
 Return, TOT, Ills a. m.; 1. .Oe. 4.5O, ESQ p. m Forestville-7S0 800 q. m.; $40, 500 m
 Return, 712 Il 20 a. m.; fl. .05, 454 f. .12 pm Bristol-7.So, 900 a, m; 1.0O $40, 500 p. m,
 Return, 7.19, 1.s6 a. m.; 1.l4, 800, 7.1s D. m |. Terryville-7S SO 900 a. m.; 1.O0, $40, S.C0p m
 Return, 7.So, 11.S a. m.; .25, 5.11 TBS p. m Waterville-73o a. m.; $40, 500 D. m.
 Return, 7.4S, Il. a. m.; 5277.45 p. m Union City-fs sS % a. m; fs @ o5, f6ssg gm.
 Return fS42 a. m.; f12.10, 7.4S D. m. Towantic-fS.0O a. m.; f2. .o5, f5.SS D. m.
 Return, fS32, i'll. B a, m.; f.. .SS p. m. Southford-S.O0 a. m,; 1.55, 2.05, 5.sS pm.
 Return, s.sS 1140 a. m.; 1926, 7.S1 D. m. Hawleyville-S.00 % a. m.; 1.55, 2.o5, 5.3S D. m. Return, 7.54, 9.45. 1.59 a. m.; 7.04 D. m. Daneury-s.0o a, m.; .55, 2.05, b.3s p. m. Return, TAO, 9.10, Il, ,45 a. m; 65o p. Brewsters-S.o0 a. m.; 1855, 2.05 D. m. Return, GAS, Il. .25 a. m.; 6So D. m. l Fishkill on Hudson-S.O0 a. m.; 1.s5 B. m. | Return, 1905 a. m.; 5.05 p. m. | A. c. KENDALL GeR1 Pass Agent, Boston. 0 H. PLATT, Supt., Hartford,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
St. Augustine's Pet Porpoise,

There is an old porpoise that has been in the harbor of St. Augustine, Fla, years and years. The porpoise is particularly tame and froicsome. He is called Old Ghoul, and is known by having one fin gone. He cften plays around the fishermen's boats and his presence always augurs good catch.-Chi- cago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
4 Somewhat Curious Distinction.

Rajhib Bey, a Turkish official, was recent ly arrested in Constantinople for accepting bribes. He has now been released and is en- gagged in Investigating the charges against Osman Bey, first chamberlain of the sultan's palace, who is accused of stealing civil ser vice funds. The explanation is given that Rajhih Boy robbed none but unbelievers, while Osman stole from the faithful. The distinction seems to be a curious one, but Mahometans always have been eccentric.- New York World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
Accounted For.

'Emily," said Mir. Barracks, sternly, 'when I entered the parlor last evening it seems to me that you and MT. Tarpey, if not exactly occupying one chair were never theless so near to one another that to a birds eye you might just as we'll have been."
 ''Well, pa, what can l doa George comes to see me, and he's awfully near sighted. must be polite. .n-New York Evening Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
Oysters in the Village.

Customer-Give me a dozen raw. Hoy long will it take you to open them2
 Proprietor-Only about a minute, sir. Bill where in thunders that can openera-Bostol Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
A Dull EYeninr.

Miss Ethel-Did you have pleasant time at the Wabash party last night, Claraa
 Miss Clara-Not very, Ethel; wasn't feel ing at all like my usual self. danced but four times, and only went in to supper once. -The Epoch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
Two of q Kind.

Buyer-How much are these trousers, MT. Solomonsa
 Mir. S.-Vell mein freund, ve arc yust givin' dose pants away.
 Buyer (effusively)-Thanks-thanks! I'll take this pair.
 Exit rapidly with trousers. l-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
Not COmplete Yet.

4 genius has invented fatiron which, by the expansion of heat, rings q little bell when it is hot enough for use. It will not give complete satisfaction unless the bell also rings few seconds before a man sits on it, when his wife thoughtlessly places it on a chair for minute or two.-Norristown Harolj
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
Marine Euphony.

Gorgonson-It tires me dweadfully to come on board with the man wopes, MT. Sprays, Cawn't you invent some easiah ways
 Skipper of Gorgonsons new yacht-Cer- tainly, sir; we'll hoist you aboard with the donkey engine hereafter, sir.-Time,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14

The Institute is in charge of skilled and exper- fenced men i'll their several SpecaltieS.
 They prepare their own medicines and use nothing but the pureSt vegetable extracts. Though educated in the regular school of practice, they do not cOntine themselves to medicine alone, but ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, MASS AGE, BATHS, etc, and are Supphed with all the modern instruments and scientific appliances to effect rapid and permanent cure, in other words TIE INSTITUTE IS ECLECTIC
 ee- Their combination method of healing the sick and curing diseases is most successful and SUI perOr to all others.
 The Doctors can always be consulted in the StricteSt confidence on the most delicate medical subject.
 Ladies, married or single. requiring skillful medical services, should call at the Institute be fore going elsewhere. Terms moderate.
 sS All letters promptly answered. Everything strictly confidential Address with stamps, W3s$er- bury Medical Institute. 52 Bank St. Waterbury, Conn.
 N B.-References and testimonials of recent remarkable cures i'll Waterbury and vicinity furnished on application.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
A New High Wire Act.

There is Q new high wire act. Two men starting from different ends of a slack wire meet and pass each other. going by on a waltz step. A woman actually dances on the wire, and a man trots across it with com panion upright on his shoulders. York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
His Choice of a Story,

Young Featherly Gndulgently)-Bobby, would you like to sit on my knee and have me tell you storya
 Bobby (who isn't stuck on Featherly's stories)-Er-ye'es, please.
 Young Featherly-And what kind of q story shall it be, Bobby!
 Bobby-A short story, please.-The Epoch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
SnrreStinr a Cure.

Smith (deaf)-What's the matter, Joness Jones-I've got the headache.
 Smith (who mistakes it for the toothache) Why don't you have it filleda-Arcola Rec ord
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
Why She Went Home.

First Guest tat summer health resort)-You are going homo early this season, Mrs. Cau- tion.
 Second Guest-Yes, have to go, for my health.-Cartoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
\ Trihe Mixed.

An economist exclaims that three cigars day will supply family with meat. Tho economist has evidently got his facts mixed. He means cabbage Republi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
Why Not Ask Her to Come Around?

Clarissa writes: "What effect has kissing on the lips2"
 Kissing on the lips has a very pleasant effect, Clarissa, we assure you. If there Is anything else Clarissa wants to know she should not hesitate to ask-Lowe1 Citizen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
End of the Sine Family.

A Cincinnati man named Sine has died childless. In other words, he died and left no Sine-Pittsburg Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14

Better donkey which lets you ride thansa fine horse which throws you of.-Trigane Proverb.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14

Mme Goeffrin once said that there were three things that women threw away-their time, their money and their health
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
FACTS

Y ARGEST and nest varied assortment of cut IL flowers and plants in the valley. Funeral work speciality. Bottom prices and finest work guaranteed. Bulbs for the cemetery. Plant them now. Call and see my stock. Telephone.
 A. DALLAS, 10 Union St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-14
NOthing Succeeds Like Success

And so ii is in my business The wholesale trade in LIQT ORS, INES, AL ES ana general bottle goods is increasing daily. Qua!uy and prices is what does it. My family trade Is boom ing. TO all would say fo"my line call at or ad- dress, , ...
 Y. F MCDONALD, No. B East Main street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-11
DISSATISFIED PLAYERS.
Morris, Kuehne and Fields Hold.
ing Off for an Increase OF


ing Off for an Increase of
Salary.
PITrsBURG, Nov. 10.-Ed. Morris, the
great left-handed pitcher of the Pitts
burg club, has not made up his mind to
sign for next season yet. The manage
ment has offered him $1,000, but he is
holding off for more, which the club
positively refuses to accede to. He
talks about being entitled to as
much as Keefe,, but, he should
surely know that there is not
another man who has been steady
pitcher for years, who is SO effective
pitched good ball during the past sea-
son. but what assurance has the club
that he will do it next season. Morris
cannot be claSSed with such men as
Eeefe, Welch and Clarkson, and for
that reason alone he should not demand
such an exorbitant salary. If Morris
doesn't get $500 he says he will go to
California and remain there rather
than play for $1,000. Probably
Morris has a touch of swelled
head, and when that part of his
body coOlS off he will undoubtedly regu-
late things. Kuehne is also holding off
for more money, but his case is liable to
be settled before that of Pitcher Morris.
Fields demands $1,000 for next season,
but all the club cares about paying him
is $1,000. If he doesn't accept this then
he can lie idle, as the team can prob
ably dispense with his services. Jimmy
Calvin has not yet signed. His terms
have been accepted, but he will not
write his name to contract until the
club people hand him over $1,000 as adj
vance money.