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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11
Atlanta,s Big Pendulum,

The longest pendulum on this continent swings at the Pathological school in At lanta. It is 0 heavy piece of iron. pear shaped, and attached to brass wire forty two feet long. The upper end of the wire is pivoted In steel point, which rests on the center of a steel plate. so as to cost the least possible friction.
 Directly under the pendulum Is a large circle divided into twenty-four sections of fifteen degrees each, corresponding to the distance traversed by the sun In an hour. The north pole is directly placed under the pendulum, and the meridians of longitude are drawn to meet thero. The parallels of latitude make smaller circles inside the other.
 Dr. L. s. Hopkins, the president of the school, who made and put up the pendulum, makes the experiment as follows: The iron is brought to the edge of the circle on tho meridian of Atlanta and let swing across to the other side. Apparently 1t swings straight across the circle, but gradually 1t traverses the parallels of latitude from north to east in direction opposite to the revolution of the earth. The pendulum, not being directly over the axis of the earth, does not move in exactly the same time. but falls behind. It Is said that at the north pole the pendulum would traverse the circle in just twenty.four hours. and on the equator 1t would not trav- erse 1t at all, for gravity would then operate to prevent tt-N. Y. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11
Tho Chest of caneren Pass.

In the summer of 1884 W. 0. Hart, tho goOlogist, and two other enthusiastic collectors of specimens were encamped near the Java beds between tho head waters of the Cache de la Poudre river and North Park. It was . rough, broken region, and the desolation was height ened by the proximity of the crater o3 an extinct volcano, while bare rocks and timber were everywhere. The hope of securing rare formations for their cabi- nets attracted tho gentlemen to the un- canny spot, for every one everfed that Cameron Pass was haunted by the spirit of an emigrant's daughter. Joe 6hepler, Q well-known mountaineer, who was plotting the party through the hills: had companions that they should view the strange apparition before returning to their homes. He said the spirit was a thief, and frequently stole food and fur niture from the camps of hunters who ventured within her uninviting domain.
 At dinner August IA. 1882. Shepler
 calmly announced that the spirit of Cam
 to strange being which wac swiftly
 moving toward the camp. The marauder came to within 800 yards of the men, and seeing Q bunch of venison which had
 been placed on stone ran of with 1t. Hart picked up his rife. and calling on
 hte comrades to follow, started In pur- suit of the thief. She. they were sure 1t
 was a woman-led them a lively race di.
 rectly toward the lava beds. Being
 close pressed, the hunted creature dropped the meat and sped onward to
 the opening of the cave. The pursuers entered the cavern on tho heels of the strange robber and found the warm body of dead woman. The fright and exer- taon had killed her. The corpse was that
 of woman about 25 years old. He1 only clothing wea . rude gown, fashioned ol skins. Her hair was worry long and she was eunburned and barefooted. The remRins were buried docently.
 An exploration of the cave disclosed the fact that tt h&d for some time beer
 used as 8 habitation by the alleged spirit. The ground was covered with bonea, and. although there were cooking
 utenslle about, 1t was evident that they
 had never been used. The unfortunatl girl had subsisted on stolen meats, roo' and leaves. She had dried meat for win | ter use. For several years she wal thought to be o spirit.-Chicago Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11
ute ct Terre Haute, Indiana.

tute ct Terre Haute, Indiana.
 Surely this cannot be so. There must be mistake somewhere. For was it not President Harrison himself who said that "all appointments should be absolutely free from partisan considerations and in huence", that ''itness and not partisan service should be the essential and discriminating test and fidelity and eff ciency the only sure tenure of office ?" And surely 90 godly and pious man as Benjamin Harrison did not utter these words to cloak his contempt for civil ..ser- vice reform. The long list of men he has appointed to office entirely independent of partisan considerations, the many demo- crats and mugwumps he has chosen fo, important places and the gentleness with which Clarkson, Bell and Tanner have treated democratic ofioeholders give strength and the semblance of sincerity to his declaration that "all appointments should be absolutely free from partisan considerations and influence" Of course the correspondents at Washington are mistaken about Prof Gould. He was not passed by because he was not Harrison publican-something else must have guided our godly and civil service reform president in his choice.
 Washington correspondents who shoot SO wide of the truth are not reliable. Har- rison pass by man because he is not 8 Harrison republican Never. It is slan- der on truly good and unco' righteous man. There is something wrong.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

SECRETARY NOBLE decides that all pen sions must be taken up and paid in their reguier order. This decision is made nec- essasy by the stoppage Of payment of pen sions for the past two weeks on account Of the appropriation of the democratic house giving out Suffering must snsue, but the prascct administration can be held to blame.-Hartford Post.
 So 1t can. It is wonderful how the do. ings of that man Tanner will occasionally bring sleam of truth even to the per ye1ted mind of our Hartford contempo- rary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

Many of them were from 6quawkoEs- vile, and their howls of derision when Jimalong took his place in the box could have been heard quite distance.
 6quawkersville had won four straight games, and to win another would forever humiliate Sandystown.
 Jimalong was pale but determined. He knew that Q lifes happiness was at stake, and he intended to govern himself ac- oordingly:.
 Four innings had been played, and the banker was speechless with rage and mor- tincation, as were many of the best cit
 The score at this stage of the game stood
 Squawkersville. e...................3 2 l-u Sandystown. ....................O co
 The Squawkersville sluggers had pounded Jimalong all over the field, and tho ribald jests of tho visitors from their town could be heard on every hand.
 MT. Pedigree was on the point of faint ing, when a wild, glad shout went up from the throats of 2.OO5 Sandystown peogIe: p.oGe oou,oa, ,o oou,, r,o ,,,o nomenon
 He had indeed arrived. man of ence stepped lightly into the diamond, took Jimalongs place, and
 But why describe the wonderful work he performed7
 Before he had pitched for five minutes he had the visitors so badly rattled that they pounded their heads against the fence.
 His curves arc spoken of to this day. Whom the last inning had been played, town. Quivering with emotion, the banker stepped down from the grand stand and sought to honor the man who had won the game.
 But the phenomenon turned upon him f1ercely and thundered: "None of your taffy. you old giraffe I spurned! Avaunt!' Then the heroic young man went to | the depot, where Gertrude was waiting for him, he having met her when he came in on the train. The happy couple went to the next town, were married, and | went on a tour of Europe, where Henri was knighted and given a baronial castle | by a well-known and popular king, to whom he taught the art of pitching a
 Our story is nearly ended. Crushed and mortified by the failure of his atro- clous machinations, the banker lost his reason, and is now confined in private madhouse, where he persists in calling the superintendent an umpire, and amuses himself by loping around his cell under the idea that he is making home runs.
 He is indeed pitiable object. Jimalong led a miserable life for 8 few months when he was given situation as an umpire, and was lynched by an in furiated popuIace.
 MT. Bulletin. being unable to produce the phenomenon at the next game was sent to the Dry Tortugas, and is now subsisting on roots and barks in those melancholy wilds.
 Thus we see, reader, that virtue Ii always triumphant in the end.
 The evil man may flourish for @ while but retribution will finally camp on hi neck and make him tired.-Nebrasks State Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

your stern parent for your hand he spurned me as though I were a worm. But let him bewarei The day will como when I'll be in the spurning business my self"
 As he spoke, Henri Wintergreen's eyes were ablaze with anger.
 o1ad sSSe SSe F1cas he tensely as though he had drawn a great salary in largo wholesale house.
 He love was reciprocated.
 This beautiful girl admired his manly form, his generous disposition. and strict integrity.
 She had consented to marry him if her father made no kick, and Henri had bravely asked the parent for his blessing, but the wealthy banker haughtily re- piled that his daughter should never marry bricklayer so long as the court knew herself, and the Respondent lover could only say few sad words of fare- we'll to the beautiful girl and depart for ever.
 The words were soon spoken, and Heufl went away into the darkness, while the heartbroken girl fled to her own room, threw herself upon the couch and wept with bitterness which the au- thor hopes. gentle reader, you may never know.
 fl. 6andystown, the important commercial city In which our story opened, was riv- Alled by 6quawkersvi1le. seven miles dis taut.
 An intense aptmosity existed between the two places, which grew into positive hatred as the 4eare rolled on. When the Great Western Syndicate erected a two-stoty hotel at Sandystown, the Phnnix Occidental Syndicate erected three-story hotel at Squawkersville. The newspapers of the two trade centers were continually quarreling in most djsreputable way, and violence frequently occurred
 One morning. four years after the events narrated in the previous chapter, [, Mir. Pedigree, the banker, was striding to and fro in his office very excitedly. His brow wore an ominous fown, while his eyes had in them the light of fury. As he walked he spoke angrily to tall, hand some man who stood quietly by, in the following strain:
 s'There's no use talking, MT. Bulletin, something muet be donB. If you can't strengthen the Sandystown nine, the SQuawkersville outfit will wipo us clean out of the field. They've won four straight games already, and today's | game Is the last of the series."
 "I have told you," replied MT. Bulletin, who was manager of the local base ball club, "that have signed a phenominal pitcher from the cast, and he's liable to be here any moment. Until he comes must keep Jimalong In the box. Will you | be at the grounds tOday2"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

M ERlDEN, NATERBURY i, CONNECTICU MI RIVER EAILROAD.
 IN EFFECT APR1I. 8, 1880
 FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL. Lea Waterbury. New England statiol., S:55 am, 12:55, 4:sU, 6.2O D. m. Leaves Waterbury Dublin street e.1G IT, 1.1O 4,42, 6:35 D. m. FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY Leave Cromwell, 63O &. m., 1918, 4.05 D. r Leave Merldea, West Main street, TOP 92e a. m 1851, 455 7:20p. m. " ' All trains arrive at and leave West Main street Meriden.
 CTIAS. M. CRAWFORD, SuIt.
 Meriden, Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11
RAGS IN THE TARIFF.

Senator Reagan of Texas made a home run hit at Boston Monday evening. It was at the dinner given at the Algonquin club 10 the members of the senate com mittee on interstate commerce. After TO- ferring to the valuable Information that tha committee had listened to during it's visit in Boston, he said that he felt strongly drawn to this part of the country, for the reason that he came from state that raised much of the cotton that the mills of Massachusetts worked into cloth that raised more wool than any other state, and this, too, was largely converted in Massa- chusstts into its finished product, "and, gentlemen" he said, addressing his Massa- chusetts hosts, Eff we keep on this tariff tax of All per cent, venture to gay that Texas will also be in a position to furnish your mills with 8 full share of rags" The gentlemen "caught on' and expressed their appreciation of the economic con- clue:on with long confirmed applause.
 Rags are not presumed to have an affin- fly with the tariff, nor would they with Q tariff fixed at reasonable rates on man. ufactursd articles that come into compe- tition with our owD. But when an ex- cess:ve tariff, fixed at war figures and on materials that should be free for the ben eft of our manufacturing interests, is fastened on the country, there is sug gestiveness about rags which only those who suffer from its exactions can appre. ciate. Senator Reagan's hit will not be g miss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11
SOMETHING WRONG HERE.

Whats this we hear from Washington Special correspondents tell us that if Prof B. A. Gould of Cambridge had been able to tell MT Hoar, when asked what his politics were, that he was a Harrison re- publican, he might have been superinten- dent of the coast survey before now. But, as it was, the president passed Gould and otber non n-partisan men of science by, and went out to Indiana for republican to fill the place, picking out Thomas c. Menden- hall, until three years ago 8 subordinate in tho weather bureau at Washington, but now president of Rose Polytechnic fnsti
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

TIE New Britain Independent shows signs O. we'll earned prosperity in the new dress Tn which it is now clothed. The Independent fills we'll fold that requires rere ability, tact, discretion and keen in sigh. of human nature. It's success is the result of judic;ous and nntiring effort, and Editor !zehoe can congratulate himself 2. he lcoks hopefully into the future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

COLONEL. DUDLEY seems to be very backward in coming forward to push his s1it for libel against the World and other New York newspapers that published his famous "blocks of five" epistle. Can it be that more mature reflection has brought home to Bill the conviction that his repu- t ation did not suffer much anyways It is hard to spoil bad egg, and Bill is de- cidedlY rotten one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11
FROM THE EAST,

HD HAD 61GNED PHENOMENAL P1TCHER
 FROM THE EAST.
 "Yes, want to see at least one game captured from the general ruin. I this club for fun"
 The manager departed, and few mo- ments later a tall, swarthy young man entered the bankers office and was coolly received.
 "Mr. Pedigree" said the newcomer, ''when signed as pitcher for your club you promised me the hand of your daugh- ter. Miss Gertrude"
 "Oh, did, eh?" replied the banker, with the most whitening sarcasm; "and prithee, what have you done to have such a reward2 The Squawkersvllle pitcher has walked all around you and made the whole town dizzy. I'd rather see my daughter marry a one-eyed hired man than to tie up with pitcher who
 "Well, you promised her for my bride, and forsooth, if you don't keep your word I'm going to sail into you and pound about three bales of hay out of tou."
 "What, knave! You threaten3"
 'That's what do"
 For moment the men glared at each other, but the banker finally grew ner- vous. and in a voice that faltered some- what, sa,d:
 "Mr. Jimalong, let us be calm and dis passioned. You will be in the box Again today. and If you win the game for sa1@Eu ssa1dyssown, ssws fou can marry my daughter
 The young man deliberated for time, and then replied calmly: "That will do"
 When he reached the door he turned, and pointing a threatening finger at the banker cried; But mind you, no monkey business goes" Little did the naughty banker know that the above conversation had been heard by his daughter, but so 1t was.
 She had come down to the bank to work him for some stuff, and hearing @ conversation in his office, applied her ear to the keyhole and became acquainted with the cruel compact which had been mf@e; Ths ,vre+o,od vo,,na fo,,.,o sno, .o the house with tears streaming down her face. She abhorred Jimalong. He was not her kind of people. He had a squint in his left eye and emoked bad cigars.
 ''Sooner than splice with him, D she murmured, as she flew along. "l will renounce the world and move to St. Louis"
 Reaching her room, she gathered few of her treasures in four trunks, had them sent to the depot and went down to take tho train. ". There were fully 5000 spectators at the pafk when the base ball game opened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

KLRA1N complains that he was drugged. Most people, however, will believe that the drug was put up in John l.. Sullivan's list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

IT'S dollars to doughnuts that those clergymen who are condemning the news papers for giving so much space to the Sul ivan-Kilrain fight read every tine printed on the fight and then didn't get hnlf enough of it. That's usually the way with th:s clsss of critics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

MITCHELL neglected m important item of Kilcain's training-He didn't make him ss. good sprinter as he himself was at Chantilly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

Ir's wonderful what potency five fifty sheriff change his views about the legality of prize fight. Sheriffs down that way seem afte: all to he just like other people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

TiiE3E appears to be some difficulty in Gevising rleaus for exterminating the psstiferous English sparrow. We would suggest that the contract be let out to Charley Mitchell and Pony Moore. Even the English sparrow would be compelled to light out when these worthies got their bossting bellows in good working order
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

PEopLR who have'nt read full reports of tho big fight and then censured the papers for giving SO much space to the event should hurry ;n out of the wet. They arc getting to be mighty small and lonesome bard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

PoNY MOORE, i'm has his Chawley Mitchalrs her-in-law, can now go back to Hold Hinsland and tell the boys what he thinks of John l..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

JOIN L. SULLIVAN had all tho frolic at "1fuldoon's Picnic" And he appears to be enjoying himself still.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11
WON AT LAST
Or che l.egena s1 sandystowa-A Tale
 Ofthe Period.

ND now, Ger trude, I must bid you farewell ;the tears well to my eyes at tn . thought, but 1t must be done."
 "And leave mo to mourn forever. Henri?"
 "That's about the size of 1t. When I asked
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

UPEIoLSTERINd WOOD F.NISHTNG, pi.no Polishing, and W general Furniture Repairing Oak lie lure Frames r'aGe to order. Varrishes OH Finishes and Wood Stains in all colors All goods cale ed for and delivered.
 Gro. e. BOOTH,
 1S Abbott Avenue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11
.DR HENRY F. GILL.

DR HENRY F. GILL,
 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Ofice--155 South Main Street. Free Consultation from a. III. to 9p. m. Office closed on Sundays till November 1.
 SOME OF THE REASONS Why it is to the advantage of those in need of Skillful Medical Services to employ Dr Gill. 1st-He is the only regular graduate of Medicine and Surgery i'll this part of the State making speciality of CHRONIC COMPLAINTS and FEMALE DIFFICULTIES.
 2d-Ho has had an extended experience of over % years in hospital and private practice and has successfully treated thousands. 3d-Dr Gill's ''COmbination Method" of curing disease is based on Science and Experience, is most successful.
 4th-In the use of remedies the Doctor is ECLEC- TIC. He uses nothing but the purest Vege- table Extracts and has everything prepared according to his own formulas by Skilful Chemists.
 5th-He is moderate in his terms and shows special consideration for those in poor cir cumstances who are worthy. Patients pay by the month and the doctor furnishes all medicine without extra charge. 6th-Dr Gill can be consulted on the most del icate medical subject in the STHICTEST CONFIDENCE, and ladies, married or single, can be assured of honorable treatment and speedy relief. Good board and nursing when required. Parties writing for terms or ad- vice must give full name and enclose stamp,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

LAKE, STRoBEL & Co have received a fine line of horse timers. Price $3J to $500
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

CHOICE pineapples very cheap at Ladd's. Strawberries fresh every day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

It will be new to some Americana, even though they know that peaches arc commonly cultivated under glass in England, to be told that cherries are also grown In this manner. A correspondent of the Gardeners Chronicle, recently de- scribed the cherry-house at Gunneyebury park, where many different varieties afford fruit ct different times during the season.
 "When the trees arc started tnto growth" he says 'a temperature O17 $ degrees by day and 40 degrees by night Is maintained. When they are In flower plenty of air Is given, and the bees are encouraged to work among the blossoms as much as possible. Scarcely any f1re- heat Is employed; indeed 1t had been employed only once or twice in order to keep out frost. At the time of towering plenty of ventilation is given top and bottom.
 "As soon as the fruit has set tho house Is closed up somewhat, and the temperature kept quito cool until the eton1ng process is over, then 1t is kept 0 little closer, as whep the fruit has stoned 1t ripens quickly. It is little difficult to thin out the fruit previous to the stoning stage, as 1t is uncertain which fruit will mature and which. fail. A good watering is given to the trees before they get into flower, and then water is applied with moderation until the fruit has set.
 Cherries appear to do best, and set their fruit more freely when somewhat dry at the roots, whether tlre trees are planted out or in pots, and 1t appears to be quito certain that all flower moro freely when worked on the Mahaleb than when on the cherry stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

DR c. w. 5. FROST, 137 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

Dslive.e,, ,.y sarrier to any part of the city OF sepr ey mail at the following rates:
 One Year S % Three Months. .S12 25 Six Months c.5O One Month. ...,.... 42c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11

Eute,es: as secon,i class matter at the Water bury Post office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-11
Easnesa simpliciey.

Jones-Hal believe shat boy you recommended to me the other day ls only half-witted. I sent him to the bank for fifty dollotA. and he lost twenty-five coming homet"
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