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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26
Bridges Operated by Electricity.

Another illustration Of the extent Ia
which electricity issuperseding manu-.
al labor is afforded by a recent install.
lation at Bridgeport, Conn. A draw
bridge there, $50 feet long, GO feel
wide and weighing 800 tons, was for
merly operated by three men, and un.
der the most favorable circumstances
II took six minutes 10 open and close
The draw, thereby causing a seriou'
interruption TO the traffic. The draw
can now be opened and closed by cleo
tricity IN two minutes, and the ex-
pense Is limited lo the hiring Of one
man, and the monthly charge of the
local electric light company, by which
a considerable saving is effected
New York Telegram.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26

George" said the beautiful girl,
as the bushes chased each other over
her eloquent face, papa has ordered
just the lovcliest floral decorations for
our wedding next week! There will
be one piece representing a wedding
party Of six persons, the figures all life
size. The florist says they will be per.
feet, but lac thinks the bride ought 10
be holding an emblem of some kind
an anchor, n a motto, or a book. Can
you think Of something appropriate,
Georgel"
An emblem TO go with the six fig
urest'
Yes
How would a dollar mark doir
suggested George, with a respectful
cough. Chicago Tribune.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26
Can ~ou Beat This?

A gentleman in this city has a pos.
tai card on which is written 5,076
words, comprising twelve chapters
of Job. 1t was written in Augusta in
May, 1873, on a wager between a gen.
tleman, now of this city, and a Char.
lestonian. 1t is written by hand and
with the naked eye. Every word is
perfectly legible. There are eighty
lines and over sixty words TO the line.
The owner prizes the card very highly.
Savannah (Ga.) News.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26
Sunday, May 20, 1889.
A BATCH OF FABLES.
Said to lie from the Persian. by Ambrose
Pierce.

Said to BE from the Persian, by Ambrose
Pierce.
There now," said a kitten, tri-
umphantly, laying a passive mouse
at the feet of her mother, II tiatter
myself | am coming on with a
very reasonably degree of rapidly.
What will become of the minor quad.
rupeds when | have attained my full
strength and ferocity, it is mournful
TO conjectureI'
did he give you much trouble2"
inquired the aged ornament of the
hearth side with tender sollcitude.
''Trouble!' echoed the kitten, II
never had such a fight in my life! He
was a downright savage-in his day"
MY Falstaitian issue" rejoined the
Tabby. dropping her eyelids and com
posing her head fora quiet sleep, the
above is a toy mouse"
What have YOU there ON your
backf said a zebra, jeeringly, TO a
ship of the desert in ballast.
Only a bale of gridirons,' was the
meek reply.
And what, pray, may you design
doug with themg'
What am | TO do with gridironsF'
repeated the camel, contemptuously.
''Nice question for you, who have evi.
IDENTIFY just come off onel'
People who throw stones should not
i've in glass houses, but there ought
TO be a few in the vicinity.
A man Was plucklng "A live goose,
when his victim addressed him thus:
suppose you were a goose; do you
think you would relish this sort of
thingf'
We'll, suppose | were" answered
the man, do you think you would
like TO pluck mef'
Indeed ] wouldI' was the emphat-
lie, natural, but rather injudicious re-
ply.
Just so" continued her tormentor;
that's the way | feel about the mat
ter myself
A sheep, making a long journey,
found the heat of his fleece very un-
comfortable, and seeing a flock Of
other sheep in a fold, evidently wait
ing for some one, leaped over and
joined them. in the hope of being
shorn. Perceiving the shepherd APP
preaching and the other sheep hud-
ding into a remote corner of the fold
he shouldered his way forward and
going up TO the shepherd said:
Did you ever see such a lot of
foolsi It's lucky ! came along 10 set
them an example of docility. Seeing
me operated upon, they'll be glad 10
offer themselves"
Perhaps So replied the shepherd,
laying hold of the animals horns,
but never kill more than one sheep
at a time. Mutton won't keep in hot
weather"
An old fox and her two cubs were
pursued by dogs, when one of the
cubs got thorn in his foot and could
go no farther. Setting the other Ia
watch for the pursuers, the mother
proceeded, with much tender solici.
tude, 10 extract the thorn. Just as she
had done so the sentinel gave the
alarm.
How near are theyg" asked the
mother.
Close by, in the mex field" was
the answer.
The deuce they arer' was the re-
joinder.
However, l presume they will be
content with a single fox
And showing the thorn earnestly
back into the wounded foot, this ex-
cellent parent took TO her heels.
This fable proves that humanity
does not happen TO enjoy a monopoly
Of parental affection. Philadelphia
Times.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26

A mill has been established at OF.
tawa, Ont, whirh makes paper pulp
out of sawdust The paper made
wholly from sawdust is said to form
an admirable sheating that is fl for
building after being tarred and dried.
A better quality Of paper is made by
using one-fourth waste paper. The
mill has a capacity for converting
about II, 900 tons Of sawdust into pulp
annually New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26
A Veterinary Goat.

In an Augusta livery stable a goat
has for several years been kept as a
preventer Of sickness. He is allowed
TO caper about among the steeds at his
own sweet will, and all Of them recoQ.
nize him as an old friend. Just what
effect his presence has on their health
Is unknown, but though the stable has
Tor ten years past contained from af.
teen 70 twenty horses, not one Of them
has ever been affected with any sort Of
distemper.- Kennebec journal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26
NEW STATES.


"t-utffl''hs
On Febtuary o., 1889, the President signed the
bill creating South Dakota, North Dakota, Mon.
tanA, aud Washington states ofthe Union.
sOrTH DAK0rA.-The great PIaine state, 10
which the 81. Paul, Minneapolis, 4 Manitoba
Railway has three main lines. reaching Glendale,
Aberdeen, Huron, WATERFOWL, AMI sioux ais
Go to south Dakota via The -. Paul, Minneapolis
4 Manitoba Railway and pass through 81. Paul
and Minneapolis en- route.
NoRTH DAKorA.-wheIe Is grown the No. !
Hard scotch Fife Wheat; whose hsalibful climate
uurtuIes the most vigorous and brainy civilization
on eartn; where single counties raise : l0re wheat,
oats aud barley than entire states the Soil Of
whose fertile p~rairies Is richer than the valley OF
the Nile where the Turtle Noun ain. Minot and
Devils LAKE land districts invite the home seeker
10 secure a free home. Magnificent daily train
service to Fargo, Grand Forks, draiton, DEVILS
LAKE, Botineau, and all other important points.
MosTApA, The, GoLDES,-Treasures In her
mines OF precions metals; wealth In her 100000
d nd Of live stock producing a larger yield OF
crops than any other state or tefriioryithe richest
country per inhabitaut on Garth; where prosperity
Is universal; which has the best paid labor In the
world; a balIny winter climate, caused by warm
winds from the Pacific. The 81 Paul, MiDneapO.
iis A Manitoba Railway Is the only r"'lrgad pass
ing through . continuous agricultural country
from Minneapolis to the Rocky Mountains, II
runs through The Great Reservation Of 100000
acres OF land, free TO settlers, In the MIX River
Valley. Wood, water. and coal In abundsnoei no
irrigation required the only line passing through
Great Falls. with its l.0OO,O00 horsepower catar'
acts, immense coal veins, and surrounding farm.
Inv country Of free land; through Helena,
the eapitai city and commercial centre OF Mon.
ana, and butte, the richest mining camp on
earth, 10 San Francisco by the Columbia River
Valley, Portland and Shasta Route, or Ogden,
Utah 10 California points. Remember this IL the
only line running dining cars, sleeping can, and
free calopist ~slespers Of its own irom 81 fsnl and
Minneanolis 10 Great Falls, Helena aud Butte. II
"A also lie shortest line 10 Butte
The country o. tall timber IN
denied bg Puget Sound, the Mediterranean OF the
Paelhe, ID o not foi get that the ~. Paul Mlnnesp
Oils a Manitoba Railway h the only line Snlen
Offer a choice OF three routes 70 the Pacihe coss.
The Manitoba. Pacific route 10 the only nns y
which passeugen en- route for Tacoms, f"r,lsno
and San Francisco can pass thrsugh foI, TO-.
send and Seattle. Free colonist s,csps.s =
through without change or dslsy. pis,,,a an h ne
the Pacific coast IL SAINT an by st nn" ~.
prices Of tickets are Ave aud ten dollar loss iAss
the seattle route, ,.,s. and puhli.
s,s,es' write or apply % FL Whifstf, Gen.
Psss' and Ttt. Agent b. ~ n.y. o.
aul, MINI.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26
Don't Talk with Your Mouth.

a learned physician says, Nothing
is more irritating 20 cough than 10
cough. II you ave a cough you must
abstain as much as possible from
coughing" That's SO. Aud if you
break your leg, you mustn't limp,
Nothing lrritates a broken leg like
limping around on it, Oh, there's
nothing in This world 50 fascinating
as the study % medical science when
You get .he combination Bob Bur.
dette.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26

AT a recent meeting Of the Paris
Academy Of Medicine, DIR. Dujardine-
Beaumetz exhibited a new alimentary
substance, which be named Fomen-
tine. II is obtained from wheat by the
aid Of special millstones, and is the
embryo Of the wheat reduced 10 -four.
II contains three times more nutri-
tious substance than meat and a large
proportion Of sugar. II Is thought il
may advantageously replace powdered
mekt as a concentrated food. II may
b employed for making soups, and
wen for making biscuits. - Chicago
Tribune.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26
The Bond Between Master and Slave.

In the editorial rooms of The Con-
stitution not many days ago a curious
scene was enacted. A negro, gray,
but still vigorous, came up inquiring
for his young master. He found him
presently, and there were tears in the
eyes of both when the meeting took
place. From the negro there was a
God bless you, honey; / love you
same as ever!' and from the other:
Uncle Reese, | never have forgotten
you!" There was positively nothing
that the old negro could not have de-
manded from the young man he call
ed his master, but all lie asked was a
street car ticket TO go out and see the
young mans mother. He was merely
a visitor, but old associations made
his visit n happy one. Little children
whom lie had never seen chung around
his knees, and when he went away
they trolled behind him up the street
and flung kisses after him, and, at the
last, he took off his hat, iishedin il for
his handkerchief and went away weep
ing. What more could be asked!-
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-26

The WATSON gold medal for the most
important discoveries in astronomy was
given TO DIR. Bchonield, of Bonn. for his
researches concerning variable stars and
for c~ataloguins stars brighter than the
tenth marni'uda. New York Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
HEATING OF CARS.
X Jamestown Mans Novel Inven- tion to Improve Matters.

\ Jamestown Mans NONel lnNSn-
 tion to Improve Matters.
 Patrick Shannon of Jamestown. N. Y., brother of Thomas Shannon who lives on Cherry street, this city, is the inven- tor of an apparatus for heating railrcad cars by a chemical process that prOml- ses to bring him fame and fortune. sJn the heating apparatus all the pipes, valves and chemical reservoirs are loca- ted under the car and enclosed in a shal- low box, which is designated calori- fere. The interior vessels, the size of which depend upon the heating surface required, are filled with appropriate substances and are connected one with | another by suitable conduits. indepen- dent of steam circulation for the two-fold | purpose of obtaining a maximum chemi- | cal heating surface, and of equallzing l whatever slight variation of pressure of | temperature may arise within them. | These boxes and connections are air | tight and form chemical storage sys- tenn for each car independently, while the steam pipes, extending through them, form a circuit through the whole train. Within these reservoirs pipes coil through the body of the substances and are arranged in what is technically come in contact with the solutions, and 1 they do not undergo decomposition, so that once dramatically sealed they will at no time need to be replenished.
 The manner of admitting the heat to | the coach interior is as follows: Registers are let into the car floor and even with it. at desired CT suitable places, over the heaters in the calorifere, and are regula- ted in manner similar to those opera ted in buildings; so that the presence of pipes within the cars will be unneces- Sary.
 A car heated by this means and side tracked for twelve hours would remain comfortably warm during the whole of that time.
 In event of accident there would be no heat capable of producing ignition and the chemicals, when exposed to the air. would cohere at once, thereby becoming harmless to the person.
 Mir Shannon has applied for patents in England, France and Germany, and has the positive assurance that they will be speedily granted. The Consolidated road will be asked to give the system a trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
Two Lively Polo Games.

The two polo games of last night op- ened with the Reserves and a picked
 te, m. The Reserves played four men only and for three-quarters of an hour fooled with the opposing team, placing
 the ball wherever they wished. Young Whiting of the Reserves for boy play ed great game and with practice will surpass either of his brothers The score was 10 to 5. The second game, be- tween the Flyers of Birmingham and the Blues was the best of the season and reminded the audience of the old time playing of the Watel bIry Bit es and Danburys. It was sweet satisfa = tion to the Blues for the defeat they re- ceived Saturday night in Birmingham. Speaking of that game Birmingham paper says the Flyers swept the floor with the Blues. W el we can assure our neighbor that the k not only swept the floor with the Flyers last night but even mopped the col-v.o Of the rink and webs from the ceiling with those slug ging poloists from Birmingham and New Haven had not time been called. Wooodke and Perry again res orted to their despicable tricks of slugging and tripping the players but they met their match last evening and besides lost one goal on fouls. Unlike the Birmingham audience the Water bury spectators cheered the good plays of both teams and did not call on the players to slug their opponents. The game last night clearly proved that the Blues in a good square game are the best players and will demonstrate that fact again next Saturday night at the return game in Birmingham. Four fouls were called on the Flyers and one on the Blues. MT Messer refereed the game with satisfaction. The result was i3 to in favor of the Blues, Griffin making :. Whiting and Woods2 goals. Perry made all the goals for the Flyers.
 The two military teams will battle again tomorrow night and an interest. ing game it will be as the teams have been strengthened since the last game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
Fat Mems Club.


 A comedy with. the above title sug- gests great possibilities in the way of fun-making. This comedy is the latest creation of the fertile brain of the fa- nous comedian and author, J. c. Stew art, who is known far and wide as the rotund and jolly fun-maker in 'sThe Two Johns,' comedy, that during many seasons has been presented time and again, and with great success in every city in the United States. At the opera house Friday evening.
 Stetson's Opera Company.
 The Stetson Opera company having, by special arrangement with R. D'Oyly Carte, of the Savoy theatre, London, the sole and exclusive right to produce in the New England states and the Canadas Gilbert & Sullivan's popular two act comic opera ''Ruddygore'' will present it for the first time before Waterbury audience at Jacques opera house on the evening of Feb 16. The music will com pare favorably with the composers pre- vious and best efforts, while the libretto is full of that spice and wit that has made Gilbert's name so famous. That the opera will be we'll rendered by Mir. Stetson's organization none will gainsay with such artists as Helen Lamont, Alice Carle. Mabella Baker. Signor Brocolini, James Gilbert, Geo Travers and others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,.
Interesting Notes Picked Up In the
 Capitol.

interesting NOCeS I1CkeO Up III the
 Capitol.
 The bill introduced by Representative O'Nein providing that all beef cattle de- signed for food in the state must be in spected in the state before being killed will be vigorously opposed by. the west ern dressed beef companies, and also by Connecticut dealers in dressed beef. They assert that western beef, killed in the great Chicago slaughter houses and shipped to eastern cities in refrigerator cars, is much more palatable than that raised in Connecticut. They say that Connecticut could not produce sufficient beef for the consumption of it's people and that the price of beef would be materially increased if the bill passed. Mir O'Neill says he introduced the bill at the request of many farmers of the state who desire to foster home market. The committee on temperance held an important hearing yesterday and con- 1 sidered the liquor bill of Prosecuting l Agent Fowler of New Haven. Among those who appeared in favor of the bill were Mir Fowler, County Commissioner Burleigh, Prosecuting Agents Colley of Waterbury and Wallace of Wallingford. No one appeared in opposition. The four changes which the bill would make in the existing law are that it makes the IeeS or the prosecuting aSeut TOT prose cutting a case to effect before the county commissioners S10 case instead of s; giving the county commissioners the power they had before the last revision of the statutes of fixing the price of liquor licenses in towns without regard to population of the town; making the universal price of beer licenses $100; and giving the county commissioners power to appoint liquor law detectives at & per case that is prosecuted.
 Hearings of interest to-day are: Agri. culture, bill to prevent fraud in the manufacture and sale of vinegar; fi- nance, imposing taxes on express and railroad companies.
 Factory Inspector Kelley reports that he has visited 2,0O0 factories, met with kind reception everywhere, and had some 900 changes made in the interest of safety and comfort. He recommends some changes in the law to make il more effective.
 | Those interested should remember that the secret ballot hearing will begin next Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
THE BOARD OF TRADE.
F. B. Rice Elected President of the
 Organization.

Organization.
 Temporary Chairman H. l.. Wade call ed the adjourned meeting of the board of trade to order last evening and after appointing J. R. Smith secretary. in the absence of Col Doherty, the meeting set tied down to business. A. E. Rice moved that an informal ballot be taken for president, and his motion was carried with only two dissenting votes. The whole number of votes cast was 95 of which E. c. Lewis received 46, F B. Rice B, F. J. kingsbury4. Mir Lewis thanked the meeting but resigned in favor of MT Rice, who he said was a young man. pushing and energetic. A formal ballot was then taken, the whole number of votes cast being 107, of which F. R. Rice received 50, E. c. Lewis A, F. J. Kingsbury ?, and H. l.. Wade l.. On General Kellogg's motion the ballot was made formal and unanimous. Mir Rice thanked the meeting for the honor and promised to do all he could toward making the Waterbury board of trade a success.
 On an informal ballot for first vice president H. L. Wade received 5S votes, | H. A. Matthews 12, J. R. Smith II, E. 1 c. Lewis 10. Mir Wade's election was | made formal and he was declared cleo | ted On the ballot for second vice presi- dent, C. M. Upson received 62 votes | and E. c. Lewis 15. Mir Upson was de clared elected. Col Doherty was elected secretary, receiving 61 out of 9S votes cast.
 c. s. Parsons was elected treasurer, re- cel.ing 47 votes, c. R. Baldwin II, E. l.. Bronson II.
 General Kellogg moved that nomina- ting committee of seven be appointed to | bring in a list of fifteen names to be bal ] lotted for as directors of the board. 1 c. H. Bronson did not favor that scheme | as the committee would be composed of the seven best men in the house and the | natural modesty of Waterbury commit | tees would forbid them placing their own names on the board of directors. Gen Kellogg's motion was lost and one to take an informal ballot for first director was carried. On that ballot E. c. Lewis received 69 votes out of Sl cast. He was declared elected. Owing to the lateness of the hour the meeting adjourned for one week when the cleo tion of officers will be completed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
\ Druggists TrlteS t.
Editor of the DEMOCRAT

Editor of the DEMOCRAT: Dear Sir-Yesterday's issue of your paper contained warning against ''in- discriminate selling Of liquor which the writer declared ''shorld be misdemean- or" Such in fact it is. But if, as the article in question intimates, there should be legislation against the indis- criminate selling of carbolic acid (to which especial reference is made) and other powerful chemicals in common use. thereby preventing their sale save upon physicians prescription unless such interrogations as these are hurled at every purchaser: For what purpose do you want it? Where do you live ? What is your name? It is easy to see that an infinite amount of unproductive labor would thus of necessity be entailed upon the druggist. Heaven knows too many laws of the kind indicated have already been enacted. God forbid fur ther legislation in this direction lest in- suit be added to injury, which ''of all malicious acts abhorred in heaven this is the end" Respectfully yours,
 X DRUGGIST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
St Valentine.

St Valentine.
 St Valentine, what joy to day
 Thoust brought to many gentle heart
 In what sweet, bewitching way Each sentiment thou dost impart. How smiles and dimples come and go Upon the maidenss blushing cheek,
 As in each line the fond words glow The bashful lover dare not speak. Within the large and generous heart How many secrets thou dost bear;
 The mission is noble part, And one which we would gladly share.
 Tho little minds" pervert thine aim, And rob thee of thy vested right,
 Sending some rubbish in thy name To gratify a petty spite.
 We know thou never did'st design To be so foully misconceived, And those who in thy name malign With blinded eyes have not perceived | That sentiments most true and pure, Are sullied by debasing mood 1 St Valentine would e'er secure One kind, fraternal brotherhood
 The joys of childhood round thee cling, When, peeping from some old hiding place.
 We. watching, waited the bells ring, l Hoping the missive thus to trace.
 tread the aisles of long ago; 1 The moonlight silvering the trees,
 The tiny footprints in the snow l Bespeak St Valentines revelries.
 The years have passed and still to-day l The children's faces in their glee
 Shed ill my heart a sunny ray, 1 Waking fond memories in me. Flow'r like faces against the pane,
 Watching with eyes that dance ant 1 shine,
 Your waiting shall not be in vain; I've sent you each a valentine. | MRS ELLA A BOND
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
A large number of the friends of Pat

A large number of the friends of Pat rick T. O'Connor and Miss Grace A. Greenhalgh assembled at St Patrick s church at 9 a. m. to-day to witness their marriage. The ceremony was perform ed by the Rev D. J. O'Connor of Thomp- sonvile, brother of the groom. Miss Mag gie Summerville of Boston acted as bridesmaid, and Maurice D. Brown of this city assisted the groom. The bride was attired in a beautiful costume of ashes of roses satin and the bridesmaid in gold brown satin. A wedding break fast was served at the home of the brides mother on Jewelry street. The happy couple were the recipient ol many valuable presents. They left or the 2:42 p. m. train for visit to New York and Paterson. Upon their return they will reside on Jewelry street.