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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
The TeIegraph's "TIGhtning Arrester.'

To the uninitiated it is a great puzzle how
the dangers of lightning are averted where
there are so many conductors of electricity
as in a telegraph Office. More than 1000
different wires come into the W estern Union
building, ard run more or less directly to the
desks OF the operators. Even when less
electric attractions are wanting, most people
confess to a certain feeling of insecurity
when the elements rage and wake up terrify-
Inc, flashes Of fCrlied fury. Nearly half the
operators are young women, and they may
be expected to share the general sentiments
ef their sex concerning this uncertain and
wicked looking force. But science has pro-
vided an answer to this, as well as to almost
all other puzzles which stand IN the way OF
human progress.
Every wire, as it enters the building,
passes through the bottom of a long narrow
board, and then again through it at the top.
This board is a lightning aTrester. If the
current is heavy, its first effect is TO deprive
of it of much OF its force. Should even this
fail to deprive the current Of its fatal power,
and it passes on to the top Of the board, Is
touches a spring which drops instantly and
shuts of all connection with the operating
room The spring is called the plush mag"
net and beyond it no overcharge of light
ming, whether proceeding from a storm or
from contact with other wires, can possibly
go. Absolute security from outside cleo
tricaI influences is thus insured. The wires
rrncaed directly from the street to the
switchboard in the operating room, where
they are stopped. The wires attached to the
machines in the room all run to this board,
and connections are established there with
the through lines.-New York Tribune.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
Sailor and Cat.

eyes, sir, that is q very pretty cat,
sajd a lady to repo. =, referring TO
fine Persian cat coiled up on rug.
but often wonder how l managed to-
get her home safe. You see, l bought it
in Calcutta and came home on sailing
ship around the cape. Well, sir, every
time we were becalmed the sailors
would try and set my cat to throw il
overheard, for they think that doing so
will bring wind.
This is an old superstition of the
mariner. 1t would be hard to say how it
originated, but it is probable that it was
originally intended as a sacrifice to Nep-
tune, the god OF the sea; as on land the
xods were propitiated by the offerings of
Ehe devout, so Jack sought to calm the
sea gods ire by offering him a cat. The
old sailor, even in this advanced age, re
CARDS the cat as a veritable weather
gauge. The old landsman Is often
puzzled to account for some of the strange
sea terms, and questions are often asked
as to the meaning of the word ''catspaw.
1t is simply quaint idea of the mariner,
who sees in the sudden and peculiar
zephyr that ruffles the water re-
semblance to the frolics of the cat. Does
pussy jump around good humored!y there
viii be a good breeze and fair. But when
she arches her back and swells her tail,
then look out, for her scowling look viii
be as a calm TO the storm it foreshadows,
and the flashes from her eyes but as sparks
TO the blue streaks of zig gag lightning
which will certainly soon illuminate the
sky.-San Francisco Alta.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
A uniaue Advertrsernenr.

The following unique advertisement re-
appeared in The Morning Post, Of Lon
don
acknowledgements English) for three
children, eldest 10; must be a thorough
discipIinarian and well able to administer
corporal punishment; good salary; ago
about "a; write full particulars as to
mode of inflicting punishment, also salary
required; personal interview in London
necessary. York Tribune.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
An Itcm of Expense.

An item in the expense account of the
street railways which in the course Of the
year amounts to a good round sum IS that for
salt used on the tracks in snowy or sloppy
weather. At every viaduct, curve and cross
ing man Is stationed with bucket of salt,
busily sprinkling the tracks. When the en-
tire street railway system of the city IS con-
sidered it will at once be seen that the out
lay for the material used and labor employed
reaches far into the thousands OF dollars
Chicago Tribune.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
ROSES AND LILIES.

Roses for youth with its mad ambition,
lilies for hopes that bloom into peace,
Roses for work with its promised fruition,
Lilies when toll and striving cease;
WaNen trumpet and velvet nest,
The rose or the lily, which is best?
Lilies when days slip in dreamy fashion,
Roses when moments are glad and gay,
Roses for hearts in the naelstrom OF passion,
Lilies for breasts that are quiet for aye;
SncNy trumpet and crimson nest,
The rose or the lily, which is best2
Emma c. Dowd in Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
TIRED OF THEIR QUARTERS. Four Prisoners Attempt to Escape from
 tho New Brunswick Jail.

Four Prisoners Attempt to Escape from
 tho New Brunswick Jail.
 NEW BRUNSWICK. N. J., Sept. 2o.- Four prisoners in jail here made des- perate efforts to escape yesterday. Their names are Patrick Duff, James Murray, Charles Harvey and James Horst. The latter, who seems to have been the leader, is desperate criminal, and Is awaiting trial on charge of burglary. The four prisoners were con-
 Horst filed the bars of his cell and got out in the corridor, ond then assisted his confederates. They tied bedclothing together and lowered themselves to the hall leading to the jail-yard. They were unable to force open the outer door and began to make an opening through the stone wall, when they were discovered by Jailer Gulick and Deputy Sheriff Wesner.
 Jailer Guilick summoned the police and a squad of reserves were sent to his assistance. Meantime Jailer Gullick stood guard over the four prisoners with 8 cooked revolver.
 Horst and his confederates at first threatened to kill the jailer If he ap- preached, but on the arrival of the po- lice the prisoners surrendered without resistance. On being searched knives, chisels, files and saws were found on them. Jailer Guilick says that he does not know how they got the implements, but thinks that they were brought to chem by visitors.
 It is claimed that there is not proper discipline exercised in the jail, and the authorities will probably make an in- vestigstion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
The Cisarmakers Elect Officers.

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-The Interna- tional Cigarmakers' Union elected the following officers: President, Adolph Strasser. of Buffalo; First Vice-Presi- dent, Georgelo Perkins, of Albany; CTS, of New York: Third Vice-Presi- dent, Wm. N. Todd, of Toronto, Can :; Fourth e-President, Wm. H. Mo Kinstry. of Muskegon, Mich; Fifth Vice-President, William Newroth, of Denver, Col; Sixth Vice-President, Emil Levy, of Evansville, Ind; Seventh Vice-President, James B. Dougherty, of Richmond, Va; Treasurer, Lindsay A. Bolia, of Westfeld, Mass. Resolutions looking to the patronage and protection of Union labels were accepted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
TEMPERANCE COUNCIL.
First Convention of Pennsylvnnia's State
 Union League.

First Convention of Pennsylvnnia's State
 Union League.
 HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 26.-The first convention of the Union Prohihitory League of the State of Pennsylvania be- gan it's sessions this forenoon at eleven o'clock in the hall of the House of Rep resentatives in this oity. About 15O delegates, representing the various counties of the State, are in attendance.
 The managers say it Is not the inten- tion of the convention to place ticket in nomination for any public office, but to concert and carry forward practical plans for the promotion of temperance work looking to the ultimate prohtbi, tion of the traffic &a strong drink. Dr, A. J. Kynett Qf Philadelphia is the president of the State Leagte.
 The business ssssfoh of the conven- tion will occupy this afternoon and in the evening a mass-meetang will be held In the House of Representatives,, when addfesses Nkl be naae pg Hon. 5. 5. ohrssss cl ifssbufs, ~
 Among the pfdnaneW men pfesene ife zi5a,2 q BsS fspa f9Se: RsS: s:.'n3&E |ssn &,.iaas 2, s asSIe eo%eRsgi VspaRR. B, ;::j: ::;;:' ::j s E'(E |'ll' $ s V
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
BAY STATE NOMINEES.

Joha 0. A. Bracket Receives the Nominn- ton for Governor.
 BOSTON, Sept 26.-The Massachusetts Republican State Convention made the following nominations:
 For Governor, J. o. A. Brackett; for Lieut.. t.-Gov., w. H. Kaile, of Springfeld; for Secretary of the Commonwealth, w. H. Pierce, of Arlington; for State Treas urer and Receiver, General George A, Warden, of Lowell; for Auditor, Charles R. Ladd, of Springfield; for Attorney General, Andrew J. Waterman, of Pittsfeld.
 The only contest was on the head of the ticket. MT. Crapo was also candi- date and pushed his opponent closely. The platform endorses President Har- rison's Administration and the Protect i've Tariff. It favors enforcement of the present liquor laws. with no addi- tiopal Legislation on the subject. Ex- Governor Robinson presided at the con- ventton
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
THE LECONEY MURDER.
No Inquest To-Day and No Further Devel opments in the Case.

No Inquest To-Day and No Further Devel. opments in the Case.
 CAMDEN, N. J., Sept. 26.-The Le- coney murder case is at a standstill. The evidence gathered by the State Is looked securely in the Prosecutors safe and in the breasts of those connected with the office.
 It is now known that no inquest will be held either to-day or at any other time, but that the facts now held in the hands of the Prosecutor will be given to the Grand Jury when it convenes on Tuesday next, and will be kept from the public until the murder trial comes up in court unless the facts are given away before that time. The prosecu- tion will use every endeavor to keep them quiet
 Joseph H. Gaskill, of Mt. Holly, who defended Barclay Peak, and who is counsel for Leconey, has ex-Jndge David Pancoast as an assistant in the case and Grey & Grey will be advising counsel.
 It Is stated on excellent authority that the Prosecutor is afraid that the evidence against Leconey Is not strong enough and that his detectives are busily engaged in adding to it. This is assigned as the cause for Lingo's deten. tioh lin jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
J. B. Mullings,
MEN, OUTFITTER
HIGHER THAN elFFEL.
New Workers to Erect a Tower to Surpn3s the Famous One at EifYel.

New Workers to Erect Tower to Surpnss
 the Famous One at EiHel.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 28.-It Is stated to-day by parties who should know that this city is figuring on the erection of tower which will in every respect sur pass the famous Eiffol tower of Paris. 1t is the design to offer this tower as should be located in Now York, thus throwing Chicago into confusion at the last moment. Such capitalists as Jay Gould and Russell Sage are backing the movement. A MT. Kellogg, of Finley, Ohio, is at present engaged in prepar- ing the plans.
 Tho tower will cost in the neigh bor- hood of Ss, GOO, 900 and will be fully 1,200 feet high, the Eiffel tower being less than 1,0o0. It will be about $50 feet in diameter at the base and about 100 feet at the summit.
 The details are somewhat crude and incomplete as yet. The framework will be of seamless steel pipe of suf- ficient magnitude to support the im- mense structure with absolute safety. At present MT. Kellogg Is in Detroit getting figures on triple plate glass, which, if practicable, will give the gantic crystal palace. Four elevators will run from the ground to certain elevation, then two will carry passen- gers still further toward the sky, and the crowning flight will be spanned by ! single elevator.
 The second floor will probably be de- voted to restaurant purposes, then will | come reading and writing rooms and ! other conveniences, and it IS understood
 structure will be taken by the Govern
 ment for observation purposes.
 Gen. Swain and others in authority
 are of the opinion that half a million
 annually can be derived from tho sum. \ init of the tower in this manner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
eLAiNE-M.oORMick.
The Wedding Took Place To-Day as Rich-
 field Springs.

R1cHF1ELD SPRINGS, N. Y., Sept. a8.- The wedding of Emmons Blaine, son of Secretary of State James G. Blaine, to Miss Anita Mccormick, of Chicago, took place in the Presbyterian Church In this village at noon to-day.
 MT. Cyrus H. Mccormack led his ais ter to the altar, where she was met by MT. Emmons Blaine, who entered from the left altar door. Walker Blaine was best man. There were no bridesmaids. The ushers were F. A. Keep and Harold Mccormick, of Chicago. and c. F. Sprague, of Boston. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. s. V. v: Holmes, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev. Herrick Johnson, of Chi cago.
 All the members of the Blaine and Mccormick families were present, be- sides large number of invited guests.
 After reception at Clayton Lodge, the happy young couple started on their wedding tour. Their first stopping place will be Bar Harbor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
THEY LOSE THE PURSE.

Tho Warren-hfurphy Eight Ends in Q
 Somewhat Unusual Manner
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26.-The War ren-Murphy fight ended in 8 somewhat unsual manner. In the thirtieth round. Warren had the Englishman hugging him helplessly, but call of time saved him: In the succeeding rounds Murphy fneshened up, and for thirtY-elght rounds the men continued dull end uninteresting contest, exchanging but few blows.
 Murphy four times tried . pivotal blow to knock Warren out, but failed. From the fifty-eighth to the sixtY-eighth round not Q blow was struck. The men were in good condition. and Referee Cook left the stage, declaring that the club washed its hands of the whole affair.
 President Fulda stopped the speeches of the two prinelpalS, Aud osdeled the stage cleared, as the 1eferee had de- c1ared the match unsatisfactory, the men having failed to comply with their articles of agreement. The club d1reo- tors will probably refuse to award the men any part of the purse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
George Francis Train Happy.

BOSTON. Mass, Sept. 26. = George Francis Train was expected to take the oath at the Poor Debtors Court yester- day, but he did not appear. He states that he could not take the oath, because he is an infidel, and he couldn't make an affirmation because he is a luna tic. On being told that he would have tt re- main in jail unless he took the oath or gave bonds he said 1t would suit him to stay in jail. He had seen the. inside of jails, both in the Old World and in the New, and he would like to see what the Charles street Jail was like.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
storm on the Jersey Coast.

AsPURY PARK, Sept. e8.-It stormed hsay en along this pf S.s of has the eT Sh strong, and at 8 o'clock last night It's roar could be heard nearly mile in- land at Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. The surf has done but little damage. Above Highland Beach the sea has ai- most doubled the width of the new inlet through the Sandy Hook peninsula, and has piled three feet of sand and debris on or t1,5 the railroad I. track. Sandy Hook Bay shelter there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
THE TALK OF EUROPE
Discussing Q Leader for the New
 Chamber of Deputies.
SAY AND BR1ssoN FAvoR1TEs.
Rhe Two Statesmen the Choice of the Mod.
 crate Republicans

An Insans Mother Kills Her Five Children
 and Herself-Her Husbands Suicide the
 Cause of the Terrible Act-Davitt's Opin-
 Ion of lsalfour'a Back-Dcwn on the Uni
 versiey Bnl -Parnen Has Trouble With
 Ills Employes.
 PARIS, Sept e6.-M. Brisson and M. Leon Say are the favorites for the pres 1dency of the new Chamber of Deputies If the choice continues to be between these two, 1t will resolve itself, in the minds of a decisive number of moder- ate Republicans, into question whether 1t will be better for the party and the government to have M Say in the Presidents chair or in the tribune as the acknowledged leader of the mod crates, who will now rule the day.
 It Is probable that the best interests of the republic would be served by utilizing NJ. Brisson's ability and patriotism as presiding officer, and keeping M. Say on the floor of the Chamber to lead his party tn debate Nothing, however, is likely to be de- cided for some weeks, as the new Depu- ties do not meet until November,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
HE MAY BE LYNCAED.
A Dying Girl Accuses Her Watcher of .
 Henious Crime.

A Dying Girl Accuses Her Watcher of .
 Henious Crime.
 HALIFAX, N. s., Sept. s8.-A young girl who died at Linden, Cumberland county, on Saturday last, told the story of horrible crime on her death-bed.
 Her illness was diphtheria. On Thurs day night relative, well-oonnected man, sat up with the girl, whose death was expected at any moment. During the night he assaulted the dying girl. Just before her death she told the doc- tor in attendance and her father the story of the crime.
 On the information of these two the man was arrested yesterday and jailed. The news as 1t spread abroad created tha na3ehborhons ne ana pea bave threatened lynching. The jail Is we'll guarded and the man will be given 8 fair trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
Built Entirely for Business.

buUt NutlrO1y 1O1 0U1AOsS i,
 The Mexican wasp Is built entirely for. business. He Is over two inches long when he Is of age and is about the color of a bay horse. His plunger Is full an inch long and as fine as aspider's web. Unlike the stinoer of common bee the stinger of @ Mexican wasp is non-forfeitable. ae don't give up after one lunge, but has 1t always in readiness for an allday job if necessary. The mission of the Mexican wasp seems to be merely to hunt up people and run that stinRer of his into them. Tho natives say that he will go ten miles out of his way to get whack ct a person. The natives seem to get fat on snake bites and cstipede bites and scorpion stings, but If they dis eovor enc q these wasps h the noiRhhor- hood thsy hunt tor cover without deaay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
Hos Cholera in Maryland.

CENTREvILLE, Md, Sept. 26.-Drs. A. W. Clements and T. L. Armstrong, from the Department of Agriculture at Wash lngton, have made an examination of the infected swine in this county. They are of the opinion that the infection is ease is contagious, and that it can only be eradicated by the slaughter of the infected animals. The veterinarians will continue their investigations and forward report to the department at the end of the present week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
Shocking Death.

CLINTON, N. J., Sept. s8.-A. B. HoR- man, proprietor of a stone quarry near here, was terribly injured, probably fatally, by the premature explosion of dynamite blast. His eyes were put out, one jawbone crushed, the teeth blown out, one hand torn off, and other parts of the body laoerated and filled with bits of broken rock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
TO DIE ON THE soAFFoLD.

A Fifteen-Year-Old Boy to SuAsr the
 Death Penalty To-1koysow,
 PETERSBURG, Vn., Sept. ee.-Bimon E. Walker, co1ored, aged 16 years, is to be hanged at Chesterfield Court House tomorrow for committing q criminal asseult on little girl nspsd Mary Ann Quill. aged 10 yeaes. 1t is runered that the friends of Walker will attempt to take him from tho sheriff on the dey of the execution and the Judge Of the county has ordered the sheriff to have . large posse of armed men on hand to qnAl any disturbance that may occur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
An Insane Mothers rerrlble Act.

ODESSA, Sept. e6.-A school teacher named Sause committed suicide yes terday, whereupon his widow became insane and killed her five children. She threw the bodies of three of the children out of third-story window, and taking the other two in her arms jumped from the window and was in. stantly killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
Killed While 0usrzeu.ng About Tanner,

CAIRO, Ill.,, Sept. 26 - At Hodges Park, in this county. yesterday, B. F. Curtis, merchant, and John Willis, mail-carrier, quarrelled over the re- moval of Commissioner Tanner from the Pension Office. Curtis struck Wal lace over the head with molasses jug, inflicting wound from which he died few hours later. Curtis is at large on his own recognizance. z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
The Rebauots in France.

PARIS, Sept. 26.-The ''Temps' says that the Government has decided that defeated candidates may contest an- other seat in the second ballots without infringing the Multiple Candidature Act. M. Goblet has abandoned the contest, although 8 seat has been of fered him. The Figaro" and the Temps" appeal to the Conservatives to recognize that the country will have none of Boulangism or royalism, but will cling to the republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
Released from Q Reformatory.

NEwBURe, N. Y., Sept. 2e.-Nancy Garrison was released from the reform Rtory for women at Hudson to-day, in conformity with an order issued by Judge John J. Beattie, In County Court yesterday afternoon, reversing and set ting aside the conviction and sentepce by Justice William Avery, of Highland Falls,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
Death of a Sporting Editor.

BUFFALO, N. Y., Sept. 2o.-Wm. B. White, sporting editor of the Courier, |" and brother of Frank White, late man aging editor of "Life," died yester- day of typhoid fever. Mir. White was about twenty years of age, and gave fair promise of making his mark in Jour neliSm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
Tho Drunken Engineer Arrested.

CHICAGO, Sept. 28.-Lieut. Healy, of Engiewood, arrested Twombley, the en- gineer ot the freight train that dashed Into suburban train of the Rock Island road last night, killing half a dozen people. Healy says that to the best of his belief Twombley was still under the influence of liquor. It is said that he was drunk at the time of the ao-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
Detained the viee-presideats Letter.

Detained the Vioe-Presidents Letter.
 BOSTON, Sept. 26. = Vice-President Morton has written to Mayor Hart stat ing that he would have been glad to have visited Boston with the President in August, but the clerk of Washing ton hotel detained the invitation untf1 within few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
Baby Beatrice Leaves Atlantio o,sy.

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept ee.-Mrs. Rupp. Nurse Donnelly and Baby Beatrice left the Noll cottage yesterday and boarded trqin for Philadelphia. Mrs. Rupp was inclined to be reticent when ques- toned as to the destination of Baby Beatrice, but said that Robert Ray Ham nton had instructed her to tak6 good care of the infant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
Hension Commissioners.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 96.-Major Warner having formally declined to accept the office io{ Pension Commissioner, 1t Is possib1S that President Harrison may make another selection while at Deer Park, but if hea aoes the announcement will probably not be made public until after his return here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26

NeW HorX Fourth-CIass P0stmastors.
 WAsH1NaToN, Sept. e6.-The follow ing are fhe latest fou1th-olass postmas- ters appointed in New York State: John B. Warner, Batting Hollow; A. T. Downing, Beekmantown; R. w. Matteson, Caledonia; H. J. Dudley, East Constable; Jas. Schutt, Forest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26
A Disagreement in the Ives Case

A Disagreement in the Ives Case.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-The jury in the Ives case disagreed and were discharged by the Court. They stoodnine for conviction, twa for acauittal aud the other could not make up his mind as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant. Ives was remanded to the Tombs.