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Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-12-29
TRAINED SENSES.
some Instances OF Extreme Skill with
Eye and Hand.

Some Instances OF Extreme Skill With
Eye and Hand.
We hear great deal about the won.
derful precision and accuracy OF ma
chinery in these days, and of course it
is wonderful; but the degree OF accuracy
to which the human hand can be trained
is equally wonderful.
Playing cards are required to be cut
with the sides quite parallel to each
other, because II a pack be trimmed by
the machine slightly wider at one end
than the other, and they become turned
lend for end" in dealing, the excess In
width OF some cards over others at the
end OF the pack will be double the vaci,
alton in any one card. which would
facilitate cheating, a very minute vari.
alton being perceptible. The men who
test these cards for this. make calipers
OF their finger and thumb and by pass
ing them along from one to the other
detect a difference in width between
the two ends which it is difficult to
measure by any other means
There are men employed in factories
where dried yeast is made whose bust,
ness it is to put the yeast into packages
weighing certain amount each. 1t Is
on table in front OF them in large
plastic mass, and there are the scales
for weighing it. But the men do not
use the scales. They simply separate
from the mass with their hands Il lump
OF it and put it up, and you may choose
at random and put it on the scales. and
it will weigh exactly the right amount,
the scales beam just balancing.
Where large numbers OF eggs are
handled and shipped to market there
is a process known as ''candleing" eggs
whicn consists in taking them up in the
hands CASUALLY two eggs in each hand
at a time) and holding them up before
a lighted candle. The light shining
through them reveals to the practiced
eve the exact condition OF the contents
But some of the men soon get so tina
thew do not need to use the candle. tht
mere contact OF their hands with thu
shells deneting the condition of the
egg Just as infallibly and much more
quickly. And they distinguish in thai
way not merely eggs, which are decid
edly bad, but those which are just be
ginning to lose their freshness.
Here are three different ways II
which extreme skill of the hands Il
shown by persistent training; First, IL
detecting slight differences in magni
tude; second, in weight. and lastly, II
texture or character of surface handled
American Mdchintst.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-12-29
IDENTIFYING A TRUNK.

A Careless Traveller Finds His Baggage By
. Revelation.
A passenger over the Lake Shore
who had lost his baggage check was
called upon yesterday to pick out his
trunk from fifty others in the baggage
room. He succeeded in establishing
It's identity after awhile, but when
asked for list OF contents he went to
pieces at once.
Have you any clothes in it3" quer-
led the official.
II suppose go, OF course"
"Any valuablesp'
There is watch, but I've forgotten
how it looks. l guess it's silver,
though"
"Any booksp"
II guess SO, but amt sure"
"Well, what are you sure ofP'
"Gimme ten minutes to IT, nix"
He took fifteen and walked up and
down. and at last q revelation come.
"Say. I've got itr' he chuckled. as he
came back.
"Wellv'
well, If that's my TRUNK thsfe arc
six new eucher-decks In q green box
right on top"
"Any popularity about the cardsP
"You bet! That's where I'm solid.
Every pack has a marked back. for l
bought 'em to bamboozle the country
chaps out of their shekels. am 60
ing out Of here with q hog show, and
after the show I play poker. just look
| for them cards"
The trunk was opened and the cards
found a. described, and the owner
whispered:
might have the audacity to hope
you won't gimme away on thisF
/ Christopher! but you orter see how the
| suckers do bite at this season OF the
yeari'-Detroit Free Press. AA-
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-12-29
A JEWELLERS CHAT.

Some Illustrations Of the Significance ol
Several Odd Watoh- Charms.
A Western Jeweler-"Did you ever
notice the peculiar watch charms worn
by many peoplep You have! Well.
just ask q few Of them what may be
the significance Of some oddity which
bangles from their watch chains and
you'll often hear an interesting
yarn. I've made 1t practice to learn
the history Of every charm worn by
such Of my customers as were suff1-
ciently we'll known to me. and you can
almost use me as an encyclopedia on
that subject now.
"Among some OF the odd things
which have come under my notice was
bit of rope strand which hung from
the chain of . successful criminal law
yer Of this place. 1t was once part Of
the rope which hung client of his,
and he carried it as a warning for him
self, l suppose. At any rate l never
heard of another OF his clients who de-
parted this world by the "hemp-
route Our chief Of police here also
had an odd charm In the shape Of a
miniature pollceman's staff, richly
jeweled, which was made from the
first staf ever carried by him when an
ordinary policeman, many years ago.
about the most ridiculous curiO
ever saw was little sealed glass tube
mounted in gold, which contained q
few shriveled, stringy looking fibers
They we're nothing more than few
straws taken from the stables Of the
Queen Of England by an enthusiastic
American admirer of royalty who was
making a visit to the household. Tht
owner Of the straws set a pretty higf
value on them, too, but don't thinl
he'd ever have been able to realiz,
over twenty-five cents for his charm.
IA funny story is told Of an Amer
lean who once ascended Vesuvius dur
ing an eruption. Approaching to'
near, the rash tourist found himsel
suddenly almost surrounded by slowl.
flowing lava, which settled and sen
forth its stencil only few feet from
his point OF observation. Not at al
daunted, our countryman took nicke
from his pocket, pressed it against tn
surface Of q rapidly-cooling lava bloc
and breaking of the piece containing
the coin rapidly beat q safe retreat
He subsequently had the impressio
mounted, and delights In nothing NOR
than to tell Of his adventure. "-Je,Oe
ers' Weekly.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-12-29

The Boston Dictum.
New Barber lin Boston barber shope
Next gent. =.
Boss-Ven you say agen next shent
] discharge you at vonce. We no a.
shents, ve say shentlemen.-New Y'
Sun,
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-12-29

The largest johnny-cake known to
have been made was thirteen feet long
and in twenty-six parts, each repre-
senting State. 1t was made by ladies
during the former Harrison campaign
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-12-29

Il was an Irish lady who once amused her
auditors greatly by remarking In . rueful
tone, in the course Of . conversation on the
sizs Of fest: my feet are fearfully big-regu-
lar cubic test"
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-12-29

Talking Down the Tube.
Patron-Givs me piece Of pie and glas
Of milk.
Waiter (vehemently)-O clock weight
and . chalk quarry. Nebraska State Journal
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-12-29

A man discovers when ~ isnt wanted by
tardy process { reason. The woman ~
covers Il instinct. vsiy.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-12-29
WONDERFUL INSECTS.
Living Meat for Their
Young.

Marvellous Instlnot Displayet BY Some
Asmbers Of the wasp Fsmiiy-Ths
Study Of These Little Creatures
Of Absorbing Intorest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20

Chief Egan resumed his place in the police office to-day.
 A state teachers examination will be held at the High school room, August 21 and g.
 Nothing further has been heard of John McElligott, who is wanted for burglary, and who escaped from the officer while under arrest.
 There will be meeting of the Water bury Democratic club at the rooms in Browns block, at s o'clock this evening" A full attendance is requested,
 Wadhams post, G. A. R, ,have completed all arrangements for their excursion to Pawson Park, August If. Tickets will be S1.25, and the special train will leave the Naugatuck station at 7:30 a. m.
 The mother of N. L. Bradley, of the Bradley X Hubbard company of Meriden, has never rode upon railroad train, and MT Bradley is arranging to take her on an excursion over the new road to this city to give her her first railroad ride
 The accusation that Colonel Leaven- worth of the Second regiment hesitated in promoting Sergeant Mckenna to be lieut. enant of the regimental signal corps be cause of his nationality, is the absorbing topic in military circles. The colonel says it is nonsense to intimate that he had any prejudice against the Irish people. At the proper time the nomination would be made and he presumed he was as good a judge as to when that proper time should arrive as anybody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
Secretary Hine Complimented.

Mantle summer school for teachers is closed, says this excellent word for Secre
 tary Hine: "The success of this annual gathering of the teachers of Connecticut is in great measure due to the indefatigable efforts of Prof Hine of the board of educa- ton, who has labored consistently during the past month to make the convention a grand success and q sort of edifcation to the teachers who would take advantage of the opportunities afforded. That it has proved so, goes without saying, and al though regretting to part with those with whom they have been in daily contact for the past two weeks, still the great body of the teachers returned to their homes with feelings of unallo! ed pleasure over the rich intellectual treat that had been afforded them during portion of their vacation" "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
PORTER AND CULLUNI,
Officer Haley's Clothes are Torn but he
 Arrests His Men.

Last evening 'Shppery" Dan Porter and Daniel Cullum, both in the fighting stage of intoXication called into Beaulac's saloon on Grand street, and after drinking refused to pay. The proprietor followed them to the door, but Porter picking up large stone sent 1t through the blinds into Beaulac's $ face. They then went to Mrs Bantel's saloon on Canal street and went through a like performance. Officer Haley overlook them there and grasped one with each hand. A tussle that the officer will never forget followed. All three rolled in the street but citizen finally came to the assistance of the officer and the prisoners were brought as far as Grand street where off cer John Sullivan took care of Porter Porter turned on the officer, but the latter with few we'll directed blows quieted him and both prisoners were locked up. Porter has a notorious criminal record. In August, 1885, Officer Dodds arrested him for burglary at Mine Hill, and it was found that he had committed another at Southington. He served two years in Wethersheld for it. Since then he has been sent to jail for numerous crimes from this city. Cullom is the crown prince of the Shaun Rhue" gang in Brooklyn and has police court record as long as his arm. Both have been out of jail but a few days.
 Judge Cowell was inclined to be lenient with them this morning, but he thought they ought to pay $1 and costs for drunk enness; $5 and costs flor breach of the peace and $5 and costs for resistance. Town house or jail," inquired Clerk Webster. Jail, of course," said the judge. ''They wouldn't stay any longer in the town house than rabbit would in an open barn.
 Thomas Reynolds was the next victim. It took good quarter of an hour for the prosecuting attorney to understand the story of the boys father that Tommie chased him out of the house last night and made him sleep out all night Tommie said his father got drunk but the judge knew the old man better than that and Chief Egan put clineher on the case by saying that Tommie had joined the Burnt Hill" gang, who live on the plunder they can obtain from the neighboring hen roosts; "$5 and costs," said the judge, land when you get out of jail wotild advise you to go to the navy, all three of you"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
THIS STORY Is GENUINE.
A Thomaston Mans Desperate Encounter
 With \ Rnttlesnake.

With a Rattlesnake.
 A man residing a little outside of the village of Thomaston has large herd of cattle, and recently went into the pasture which extends into piece of woodland, to drive home the cows. He was somewhat surprised to find that the entire herd was in a state of excitement, running in every direction, and to all appearances terribly frightened.
 The man walked towards the woods in search of the cause when he came upon a couple of rattlesnakes, a young one and an old one, not more than 10 feet apart The rattle of the old one sounded the alarm. The man was too near the reptiles to effect his escape and waited for the jump As the old one sprang into the air the man dodged behind the trunk of an immense chestnut tree which he was standing direct ly in front of. The snake struck the tree and before it could recoil the man had smashed the head of the young one with a stone
 The conflict then began in earnest. The live snake turned every hue of the rain bow, the ominous rattle continually sounding, while it fairly lashed the earth with its tail The terrible strain upon the man was telling upon him and he says he could not have resisted the reptile many seconds longer, when fortunately hunter came through the woods with his loaded gun upon his shoulder. Taking in the situation at glance he took aim and fired, the bullet pierced the head of the snake, killing it instantly.
 For many years it has been known that this ledge of rocks was infested with rattle snakes, but it is very rarely one is seen and this is almost the first instance where they have tackled a man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
BUTCHERS DAY.
Proceeds of the Barbecue to go Toward
 the Hospital

the hOSpltal.
 The Butchers committee on the coming barbecue met last night. Chairman Louis Meyer appointed the following committee to make arrangements: Barbecue commit tee, David Hayes and James Coughlin; committee on grounds, David Hayes and and l.. NJ. Meyer; on music, Fred Goppelt and C.. B. Sanderson; on printing, Theo Setter and Simon Bohl on refreshments and letting the privileges, NJ. Guilfoile and William Reuther The date fixed was August 80. The arrange ments for the procession have not yet been completed, but it is decided that all the butchers of the city association and non association men will ride n horseback and wear aprons and black hats. Teams con taining the visitors and others containing the stock for the barbecue will follow Of course there will be the regular brass band and drum corps music. The entire proceeds are to be devoted to the hospital fnnH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
Our New Editor.

We congratulate our esteemed contem- porary, the Waterbury Evening DEMOCRAT on securing for it's editor-in-c chief, MT John J. Splain, late of the New Haven Journal and Courier. Previous to his going into journalism in New Haven, Mir Splain was editor of the Connecticut Catholic, and proved himself an able and convincing writer. He has made many friends in the two leading cities of the state, who will join with us in wishing him unbounded success in his new position.-Connecticu Catholic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
WORLD OF SPORTS,

Harry Wheeler is playing a fine game for the Manchesters.
 Snow of the Meriden Resolutes has signed with the Easton, Penn, team.
 The Monitors will play at Watertown four o'clock.
 Cashen of last seasons Danburys, re- gently released by the Omahas, will sign with the Wilkesbarres.
 .s .'s The Brooklvns, leaders in the American association, were defeated by Cleveland, the tail enders, for the third successive time yesterday.
 Sam Thompson can't throw little bit, and Detroiters, while they feel his absence, are satisfied with the work of his success sor, Campau.
 Anson is beginning to weed out the material he doesn't use. Borchers is the first one who will receive his release, and Brynan may follow soon.
 The two tail enders in the Association, Cleveland and Kansas City, and Washing ton, the tail ender in the league, felded without an error in yesterdays games.
 At ball in Bethel Saturday evening, Alfred Bison will start on 9 days tramp in an effort to make so miles day for 22 CouSecullNe IdNS, d tolstl oL .o-U lulleS.
 Tommy Poorman, while seated on the players bench in Cincinnati, remarked to Manager Sharsig that it was raining too hard to play. Doescher heard the remark and fined Tommy $50.
 Borchers is an exploded phenomenon, or at least he is so regarded at Chicago. He hasn't been put i'll the box since the game with the Giants, when he was knocked out in the second inning. He is in g class where he doesn't belong.
 A Lowell business mon is taking a vote on the most popular player in the Lowell team from purchasers of cigars at his store Cudworth leads the list with n vote of 532 Kennedy second with 492, and Toffiing third with AIS.
 There is Jack Lynch. He didn't do we'll in the New England league, but he is pitching great ball ill Scranton, and is winning games right along. Four straight victories show that the veteran is not yet played out, by any means.
 There was ball throwing match at Portsmouth on Wednesday, Madigan of Portsmouth and Guinnasso of Lowell were tied at 125 yards. In throwing off, Guinnasso won by six inches. In base running contest, Murray of Portsmouth around ill 154 seconds, Staltz of Lowell doing it in 154.
 Tickets for the ''Lits' excursion to Savil
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
Took a Horse by Mistake.

A few days ago Charles NJ. McGill, a brakeman, took horse and carriage which he found in front of his house at New Ha- ven and drove to Ansonia. He supposed the outfit was one he had ordered sent from livery stable, but it belonged to a man named Thurber who, on discovering his loss, spent SIS in searching for the property. After the horse was returned he wanted McGill 10 pay this expense, and on the latter's refusal to pay more than $4, brought suit for the amount
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
Wanted in Glastonbury.

George Thompson and Thomas H. Col lins were arraigned in the district court in Pittsheld, Mass, yesterday charged with being fugitives from justice. The men are wanted at Glastonbury, Conn, for robbing a post office of $450 worth of stamps and money. They were in the gang tried in the superior court for robbing Richmond's mill at Adams last spring and on discharge were arrested by Officer Fielding of Hart ford. The judge discharged Collins and held Thompson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20

The plans have been drawn and the con- tracts let for M. Guilfoile's new beef re- frigerator at the foot of field street. Carroll & Bergen, of this city, have secured the mason work and William Robinson an ex- perienoed western refrigerator builder the wood work. The building will be 60 by % feet, capable of holding 300 tons of ice and have two coolers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
Are They Really Reformed

Capt John c. Taylor, secretary of the Connecticut Prisoners Aid association, spoke yesterday at the session of the Ma tional Prison association in Boston. He to the methods of prison disci- pline in this state, and stated his opinion to be that one-third of those discharged from the Connecticue state prison are per reformed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
PERSONAL MENTION.

Charles Mitchell, is at New London.
 Gen s. w Kellogg, left for Branford this morning.
 P. Holohan and family, will leave for Stony Creek this evening.
 The Rev William McDermott of Dayton, O., was in this city to day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
Browns Dental Rooms,

IA East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn.
 Teeth made. Teeth filled. Teeth repaired Teeth pNoted. Teeth cleaned Teeth regulated. Teeth treated Teeth extracted
 Teeth extracted with gas. s1S- All operations on the Natural Teeth done in the best manner, and the lowest prices for the best work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
Weather.

For Connecticut-Fair weather, preceded by rain; slightly cooler, followed Saturday by stationary temperature; northwest erly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
FOR SALE

Just look at that place in which Louis NJ Meyer lives at 13O North Main street, it will be sold cheap, because he wishes to build large house and improve his land on Watervle Ave. You, who want an extra fine Residence with all the modern Improvements, which the inventive ge- nius of the age could suggest comfort and re hnement-may call ut my office at and get a bargain before the auctiOneer'S hammer comes down. have places on the following streets which will be sold cheap: Kngsbury, Coe, North Canal, High Dublin Scovill, North Grove south Main, East Main,J ohn, North Vine. Willow, Spring, south Wilson Grand, Liberty, Burton, Clark Nj agara, Hill, Franklin Leonard, Wilson, simon, Clark, Prospect, Hillside Ave, Wilson Place, High land Ave, Ratferty Place, Middlebury Road, Park Ave, Saw Mill Plains Building lots in all parts of the town, also Farms, large and small good and bad, with stock and without, also a few small places outside of the city, will be sold very
 cheap. Stores and Houses to rent at
 TIERNEY $ Real Estate Office
 129 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20
B. Shoninger & Co.

Some of the things we do for the improvement of Trade; keep only First-Class Pianos and Or gans, known everywhere as Standard Goods. We sell them at the lowest possible prices and most favorable terms. Weber, Shoninger, Emerson < Wheelock are our leaders any one of which will in every way give satisfaction and prove source of joy in any family. Among the things we do ready to buy, or lie about our neighbors goods, but are willing to accord all a fair valuation in the market. Neither do we have one price to of fer and another to sell by. as in the of the Shoninger Piano offered for $50 by JIM. Kellogg, who, when the sum rendered him refused 1t promised to look at it in the future. Shoninger Pianos being in such demand, and his supply linn ited with poor chances of duplication, we Sug- gest, may have been the reason; although the fact remains that one minute it was for sale and the next it not.The public are left to judge of the business integrity of such dealings Lastly we manage our own business honestly, fairly and le- gitimately; pay dollar for dollar promptly; fur niSh our own Bank Vaults for Leases taken from lnstallment Customers without the aid of Sher- ifs to collect on the same. Thirty years standing before the people as a Company, is sufficient guarantee of our stability Those Shoninger New Style Upright Pianos are elegant in design and finish We make them and get the price way down. Warrant them frstclass. All the rest of the dealers are blowing about them, which proves that they are No 1, otherwise no abuse would be necessary. Remember an agent nev- CT runs down Piano to you unless it is source of sharp competition. Examine our Shon- inger.
 B. SHONINGER & CO.,,
 I6' Bank Street.
 GEO. L. PELHAM, Manager. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-20

Tickets for the Lifts" excursion to Savin Rock, July 2s, $1,25 children 75.cents.
 See Rubey's adv, 2nd page.