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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
SCIENTIFIC SQUIBS.

In minute the lowest sound your ear can catch has been made by 990 vibrations
 The Paris Academy of Science is just now excited over plant called Colocasia. This plant often exhibits trembling or a vibrat ing motion without any apparent cause, and as many as 100 or 120 vibrations have been observed in single minute.
 Scientists are greatly interested in the dis covery of a fossil tres, known as the Cellus Cigantus, ill the shaft of the Meriden Quarry company. It was unearthed at the lowest level yet reached by the company, and, it is claimed, is the only known specimen discov. cred.
 Soapstone reduced to fine powder and mixed with oil is said to be the best possible preservative for wood. It is also an effectual preservative from rust when used upon metals, and as q protection to stone work ot any kind it has no equal. It is largely used in China for the protection of obelisks, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
ELECTRIC NOTES.

An electric car line to the top of Missionary ridge is proposed.
 The electric travelling crane in Minneapolis has a capacity of 20 tons.
 The electric lighting of the Hoosac tunnel has been a pronounced success.
 The sparkling of a transformer wound motor is claimed to be altogether insignif- cant.
 Three hundred miles an hour is the pro- posed speed for the electric postal railroad of the future.
 The new electrical signal apparatus for ships use is said to be perfect marvel of mechanical ingenuity.
 The accumulators in use for two years on the Boston and Albany road show only 11S per cent. depreciation per year.
 Recent Russian experiments show that it is not an easy matter to disable a search light with machine gun or small arm fire.
 A new submarine cable giving the United States an independent line of communication with Europe via Halifax is proposed.
 4 general substitution of electric power or steam cable roads for horse power is pro- posed for the tram cars in Washington.
 The competitien between alternating and continuous currents may be called a race be- tween the alternating current motor and the accumulation.
 The difficulties which principally concerned the working of the vacuum brake to be used by the Electric Traction company in London have now been removed.
 One peculiar function of electric motors is for places where the power is so small that the loss in economy is fully overcome by the facility afforded for transmission. Uncertainty as to the actual temperature of the wire to the extent of one or two-tenths of degree centigrade renders nugatory elaborate arrangements for very accurate measurement of resistance.
 The ideal insulation for marine cable is a layer of braided cotton next tho wire, then the dielectric of white rubber containing nc sulphur, protected by okonite, with a wrap ping of tape to guard against abrasion, and finally, lead tubing to resist chemical action New York Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

the crucible in which he has entered to- day he comes out unscathed there will be new reasons for his friends-gnd the country-to congratulate him when, four years from to-day, he steps down and out to make room for democratic
 successor. The eyes of the country are now shifted from President Cleveland and the democratic party to President Harrison and the party that with him is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED proposals for the building of a brick D school house for the Center school district on the corner of Clay and Elm streets will be re ceived on or before March 15, 1889, at o'clock D. m. sharp.
 Proposals will be received for the work in- cluded in the masons specifications and carpen- ter's specifications separately or estimates in cluding all work com .lete.
 Plans and specifications of the building may be had for examination from Architect Joseph A.. Jackson, Room No 6, Comm ercial block, Bank street.
 The district committee reserve the right to reject any and all bids if in their opinion the interests of tn Center school district require it. All bids and proposals must be prest tnted by the contractor contractors to the chairman or clerk at the office of the Center school district, Room No 3. ing block, within the above specified time. Per order district committee.
 CHAUNCEY B. WEBSTER, Chm. JOHN s. NEAGLE Clerk.
 Waterbury, Conn. Feb 2S 1889.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
PRESIDENT HARRISON.

''The king is dead-long live the king" President Cleveland has passed out, President Harrison has entered in. The nation is in new hands, but the na- tion Is safe as it always is.
 The DEMOCRAT extends to President Harrison the greetings that belong to the man who holds his distinguished place-the highest to which mortal man can aspire. While he was a candidate we opposed him with all our might be- cause we believed, as we always shall believe, that the country would fare best under democratic control. But the people have spoken, and the voice of the people is the voice of God. General Harrison is no longer the candidate of a party-he is the president of the repub- lie. As such he is entitled to the most distinguished consideration of every American citizen, and so long as he is true to the constitution and true to the spirit of our government the respect of the American people is assured. But this does not imply that the public acts of President Harrison acts that may have political signifcance-will be safe from criticism at the hands of the press and people. Our presidents have always lived in an atmosphere of criticism, and as long as there shall be political parties in Amer.ca winch shall be as long as the American constitution ives-no president will be entirely removed from the liability of severe and searching inquiry of his acts. Nor is it desirable that he should. It is the fact that all their acts are open to review, all their words and doings are amenable to praise or censure, that keeps American presidents on the even keel of public confidence. President Harrison must fare as his predecessors have fared, and when he lapses from the high plane that only patriots attain he must expect to find himself fayed in the shambles of public criticism.
 President Harrison enters on his ad- ministration under difficulties that may we'll make him fearful of the manner in which he will acquit himself. If from
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

AMONG the interesting persons that surrounded President Harrison an enthu- siast gives this description of Miss Sawyer, his pretty Jyipewriter who has aroused the enthusiasm of the Washing ton correspondents: She cannot whistle, like Elijah Halford, but she can sing with the best amateur ill the land. She has plump, round red cheeks, brown hair, large gray eyes and a trin little figure. She looks about twenty years old, but is probably older. She knows more about Harrison's political secrets than Halford himself, and she knows how to keep her knowledge to herself. Her special bete noir is a newspaper man, no matter how pleasant he may look.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

IT is astonishing how the republican papers are praising those democratic officeholders who announce that they have no disposition to embazrass General Harrison's administration-that is, that they are willing to step down and out without complaining. This gives the papers loophole to get around their pc, culiar notions of civil service reform without giving the whole sna F away. Of course none of them believe in civil service reform-that is when the to let the public know it after all their gush of the past four years. But the public is on to their game-they can't open their mouth on this point without putting their foot in it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
THEIR GEMS. s

Mrs. Baldwin Sherman, New York, has $1O0,O0) worth of diamonds.
 Mrs Paran Stevens has many thousands of dollars invested in diamonds.
 The finest collection of pearls in the United States IS owned by Mrs. Marshall 0. Roberts.
 Mrs. A. J. Drexel, = Philadelphia, has a fortune in precious gems, diamonds being her favorita.
 At recent costume fete in New York Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt wore diamonds valued at s20o,GG0.
 Mrs Elcls-Iord is credited with S250, 900 worth of diaEnoEds, and on fancy dress occa- sions has worn $150,C00 worth at one time.
 Mrs. J. 5. Hagar, wife of the California millionaire. has a ruby Given by Louis, of Bavaria, to Lola Moat2z, valued it SlO,oOO.
 Mrs. Eetty Green, wllo does not care a rap for 6 diamond, except for the cash it repre- sents, has over S150,0o0 worth locked up in safe deposits.
 The finest single sapphire in this country is owned by Mrs. William Astor, and her neck lace of e,neralds and diamonds is among the costliest jewels in America.
 Mrs. Stanford's wonderful jewels are val ned at S2, 0o0. Her necklace the finest i'll the United States, Is worth S74,00o. It con- sists of large blue tint stones.
 The Buffalo gen." owned by lady in Buffalo, is said to be the largest diamond in the United States. Itwas bought in Amster- dam for S30,000 and weighed ninety-fve carats before cutting.
 Mrs. Hicks-Lord has superb necklace that is said to have cost Sl00,000, but from the standpoint of the experts that of Mrs. Stan ford, costing STA ,000, is the more desirable on account of the rarer quality of some of the gems
 Three American women, Mrs Mackay, Mrs. John Jacob Astor and Mrs. Stanford, are each believed to own more fine diamonds than belong to any of the royal families in Europe, with the exception of Great Britain and Russia.
 It is well know. among dealers that Minnie Palmer has been making large investments in diamonds, and she probably has S225, ,OOO worth of them. The "Cleveland stone,' of which she is now the owner, weighs 4215 carats, and cost $40,0CQ
 The most valuable jewels evol, 1orn by one American woman at one Sirne were worn on a fancy dress occasion by the late Mrs. John Jacob Astor. They w-ero valued at $500, ,OOO Ten mounted policemen were employed that night to guard Mrs. Astor to and from the ball
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

IF the London Thunderer has its ears wide open it must hear some pretty loud thunder on this side of the big pond since the Pigott disclosures. The editors over here haven't found anything to differ on in their appreciation of tie Times course. With our accord they condemn the contemptible work of the whole gang that conspired to fasten on Parnell the odious crimes charged against him by the Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

TAKE partners all for the dance. Ben- jamin, Levi and Elijah, all the gallants will be there. Oh, what dancing, fun entrancing, sweet eyes glancing, and merry prancing. These inaugural balls are great things. Do-se-do!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
DR. B. G. DY1DER,

Albany -ntist,
 i33 Bank str ct, Waterbury. TEETH FILLED WITHOUT PAIN, WE NEV- FER WEDGE TEETH BEFORE FILLING. Teeth extracted without pain by the use of RyderS gas of vitaliZed air, made fresh every ay. Anyone can take it with perfect safety, young or old,
 Teeth Extracted, g cts, Teeth Cleaned, 75 cts Gas or Air Administered, p cents, Teeth Filled with Amalgum, 25 cents. Teeth Filled with Silver, 50 and 75 cents. Teeth Filled with Gold, $1 and upwards. A SET OF TEETH, $500
 BEST SET OF TEETH, 500 THERE IS NO BETTER MADE NO MATTER
 HOW MUCH YOU PAY.
 Office Open at All Hours. THIS OFFICE AND ALL OTHER PERMA-
 NENTLY LOCATED. Branches of the Albany Dental Association, the Largest Dental Establishment in the World 133 Bank street, Waterbury, Conn. 3SS Main street, Bridgeport Conn. B West Market street, Wilkesbarre, Pa. 142 East Main street, Rochester, N. Y. Over First National Bank, Scranton, Pa 272 Main street, Bnffalo, N. Y. Over First National Bank, Bnghampton, N. Y.
 DR. G. B. RYDER.
 Manager of this Office DR. M. L. RYDER. Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
Waterbury Me liCal Institute.
Office Parlors 52 Bank St.

Office Parlors 52 Bank St. Free Consultation, 9 a. m. to D. m.
 Sunday, 1 to , p. m.
 CHRONIC COMPLAINTS AND FEMALE DIE FACULTIES, SPECIALTIES.
 The INSTITUTE is in charge of skilled and experienced physicians in their several spe cialties.
 They prepare their own medicines and use nothing but the purest of vegetable extracts Though educat. d in the regular school Of prac tice, they do not confine themselves to medicine llone but ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM PASSAGE, BATHS, etc. and are supplied with all the modern instruments and scientific appli- ances tn effect rapid and permanent cure, in other words the INSTITUTE Is ECLETIC. sS The Combination Method of Healing the sick and curing diseases is most successful and superior to all others.
 Ladies married or single. requiring skillful medical services should call at the Institute be- fore going elsewhere. Terms moderate. The WATERBURY MEDICAL INSTITUTE is rapidly gaining popularity with Brass City res idents. Recently ere have been many remark | able cures hat add to the reputation of these skillful physicians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

THE Sun notes as "a somewhat re- markable fact that, in connection with all the talk concerning John Wana- makers candidacy for place in Pres has referred to the rumor prevalent ill Philadelphia year or two ago that he was insane and was confined in a private asylum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
WASHINGTON EXPRESS.
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES,
 Corner Willow and West Main
 Exchange Place.
 IA East Main and Wolcott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private) g Iron Bridge, West Main.
 A Waterbury Brass Co. (private) 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville 26 Corner Prospect and Grove. 27 Junction North Main, Grove and North Elr 2S Waterbury Mfg. Go.
 3s Corner Washington and South Main. s4 Waterbury Buckle Ce. 35 Benedict IE Burnham Mfg. Co, 36 Waterbury Watch Go. .(private0 3S Corner Grand and South Main. 42 Corner Union and Franklin 43 Scovil Mfg. Co. (private) 45 Corner Clay and Mill. 46 No. Hose House, Baldwin. 4 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Allev 312 Corner Meadow and Bank 314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street, 321 Plume 6 Atwood Mfg Co., (priyateA 3a3 Holmes, Booth & Haydens, (privateo 324 No. Hose House. 325 Corner Simens and Burnham streets
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS.
 To give an alarm. open the door, pull the boo, down once and let go, then close the door, Aoo,s Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small .-, in the box is striking as that indicates an als sfm has already been given. oe Be particular to remain at the box until th. .- rival of an officer of the Fire Department T hl Il permit remaining, then the proper ofscer r;, not m turn the key to the holder as soon as convsni.s Always give the alarm from the box pearee, th., fire. os' 1he K Key Holders upon changing their locations wi, please leave word with the Chief Ensineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

BENJAMIN, we are all Americans, and democrats and republicans alike bid you Godspeed on your four years trip with the ship of state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

There are few republicans left in Waterbury to-day-and the policy Kings we have always with us. How long, oh how long, father aldermen and council men?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
To The Public !

DIR. GILL, THE WELL KNOWN PHYSICIAN OF 155 SOUTH MAIN HE WILL BE ABSENT ABOUT TWO WEEKS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
HISTORICAL I'D BITS.

Medicine was first introduced into Rome from Greece in 900.
 The order of Jesuits was founded by Igna- tius Loyola in 1540.
 The great London plague was from June % to Dec. I2, 1865
 Homeopathy was first introduced into the United States in 1895.
 Iron steamships were first introduced into Great Britain in 1S43.
 Mormons arrived at Salt Lake valley, Utah, July 24, 1S47.
 England, since the battle of Hastings, has had thirty-five rulers, whose average length of reign has been twenty-three years
 Tho American flag was first used at Cam bridge by Washington Jan. l, 1776; legally established by congress June If, TIT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

BRETT & Co, Ciothiels, Furnishers Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post office
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

Lake, Strobel & Go, successors t D. c Calender, have this day received fifty silver watches. Give us a call and we will show you what we can give ou from S10 to SIS. and 3 Exchange place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

BRETT & Go, Clothiers, Furnishers, Hatters, Bank Street, next to Post office
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

Waterbury Medical Institute, 52 Bank street, electric and magnetic treatments
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04

DR. c. w. S. FRcs4 ,s7 Bank street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
How the prices for musical perfo

How the prices for musical performances ':ave risen during the last sixty years can be zen by comparison of Patti's a7OO for per- .ornling once in London this season and Mime. Pasta's 200 franc sfor private musical entertainment in Paris in 1S3O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
NOTICE.

| MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRADE ~1 wilt be held at Music Hall on Monday evening at s P. m., to act upon proposed am ndment to the lays ito appoint an advisory board" Also an amend ent to increase the numb CT of directors and in case either or both amendments passed, then to elect said officers. F. B. RICE. President.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-04
EX-PRESIDENT CLEVELAND

PRESIDENT HARRISON !!
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-19
REAL ESTATE.

The following are the transfers OF rea
estate fled in the recorders office yester
day:
T w Israel to NJ II Brown, p OF 81
Mosely ave, Glaze & Jocelyn's add. d
c A Parson to X A Donaldson, IL
and IL East Wichita, Mosely ave-. CON
Fisher to Ingram, q OF sw 4 mn,
and NV 4 25-25-1 w ..............: GUN
A c Payne to the w o 81 G Co. =
Hillside ave. College hill add. l3N
NJ c Ahem to B NJ kearney, and IL
on Hydraulic ave, Amidon's add oW
G W Slower to NJ A Kay, ISL, 1o3,
Mosely ave, Ransom q Kay's "a
add. ---.--..... IL
H r Butler to A NJ Carney, 10. II,
IS, 10, 20, p, blk Is, Martinson's 80,
9TH add. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ON
J Fisher to Kansas National bank W
= of Sc 4 and y of sw 4 sec 10 an,
L W..-.........--. -.-- '-Oo'
T " israil TO J A Hollinger, 4 int
% of Sc 31-25-1 e...............-. l50t
H r Butler to n NJ Simmons, = int
in part Of A. Butler g Fishers 3D.
add 150(
j H Lolita to B w McCune. part of
lot l, blk s, Kinkaid's I'd add. 60(
S G Moore to l. l. Barnard, part of
the se14 29-27-1 e................ BON
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-19
RECORD BOOK.

County Superintendent Pence's class
ifacation register is the most com
plete thing of the kind ever published.
John Mcdonald, editor of the Western
School Journal, writes: Il examined
Sunerjntendent Pence's Classification Reg
lister. and was much pleased with it. A
number of superintendent pronounce 1t
superior to any other now before the peo-
pie, and they are of the opinion that the
Register should be placed in our county
schools There is no reason why Kansas
money should be going to distant cities
when we have a better article in our own
state Address r. P. MURDOCH,
Manager EAGLE
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-19

The Frisco line are now running in theil
and night trains free reclining
palace chair cars and Pullman palace
sleeping cars from Wichita to st. Louis
without change. The Frisco is the only
line running two solid trains between
these points without change of any class.
Morning train now leaves Wichita at 10:lC
a. m and evening train at 1000 p. III. w.
ID. Murdoch, passenger and ticket agent
122 North Main street. Union depot and
Douglas avenue station. 31-tf
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-19
PLANTATION PROVERBS.

1t doan' pay to do much talkin' wen you'n mad
enuff to choke.
Kase de word dat stings de deepes' am de one
OATS nebbah spoke;
Let de udder Teller wrangle till de stohm am
bowed away,
Den he'll do pile OBJ thinkin' bout de things you
didn't say.
Spec de leetle blue eyed daisy, peepin' fru de
medder soil,
Though it amt tow rim oak tree, has its sheer
Spec de red rose in de gahden, blushin' meath de
Nebbah scatters DER de grass tops till its wuck at
home am done.
Tain't de chap OATS allus kickin' dase de worl'
amt jes his size
Dat'n lib on roasted 'possum in dat Ian beyon de
skies;
Oars likely soht oh blessn' chen wild de hardes'
But de one dat looks de bigges' am de one you
hadn't got
Spec de gray squirt snubs de chipmunk kase his
color amt jes' right,
But wen guns bang in de wood lot, chipmunk
sleeps de bes' at night.
Bout de smahtes chap knows on is de one dat
doan' git left
'Kase he spen's his loan minnits gittin' 'quainted
wild hisseff.
Nebbah quarrel wild yo' nabur 'kase bis 'igion
doan' seem SCUM,
Lots OBJ roads dat staht out dif'rent wriggle roun
to de same town.
Though yo lotin life am grubbin' In crooked
'tater row,
Allus' hol yo head up firmly, as you'm trablin'
to an fro. II
John Russell Fisher in Detroit Free Press.
True Fissure Veins.
There are very few of what would strictly
be considered true fissure veins The term is
applied somewhat generally, and there are so
many kinds of veins that it would be difficult
to explain the distinction. 1t would be diff
cult even for person we'll versed in geology
and all the formations described by geologi-
cal writer's The Comstock, for instance,
is one of the youngest veins we have, though
it is generally spoken of as true tss'lre, and
few people recognize the fact that it is not.
The Granite mountain presume. would be
termed genuine true assure by the majority
of experts, and I think probably it is. 1t
certainly has all Of the requisites. Frequent
", also, we find cross veins, in which the
youngest one is by far the strongest.-Expert
in st. Louis Globe-Democrat
Old papers twenty-five cents per humid
red-at this office. 25-tf
cent India linen sells at 2115 cents. T.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-19
WICHITA TO CHICAGO
without Change OF Cars via the Rcck Island
Route.

Commencing Sunday, May 18th, the
sleeper leaving Wichita at $40 p. m. on
the Rock Island will run through 10 Chi
cago, thus enabling passengers TO avoid
the vexatious change OF cars in Kansas
City. AS usual the Great Rock Island
gets there and is the first and only rail-
road giving through car service from
Wichita to Chicago. For sleeping car
reservations and tickets to all points call
at city ticket Office, 100 East Douglas ave
nue., corner Main street.
G. Il. RUTHERFORD,
151-tf Ticket Agent
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-19
QNgENM-
Important Change of Time

On the Santa Fe, taking effect today,
18th instant, at midnight:
Going North and East-Eastern Express.
9:25 a. M; Chicago Express, 9:25 p. IN.
California and Colorado Express. 4:30 p.
M.
South and West-Caldwell and Okla
homa Express, 7:20 a. m; Texas Express,
II a. m; Wellington and Hunnewell Ex-
press, 7:57 p. N,
Also change in time on the ST. Louis &
San Francisco Railway, taking effect to-
day, May IL. at midnight:
West Botind-California and Colorado
Express departs $50 a. m; Colorado and
New Mexican Express, ASS p. IN.
East Bound-New York Express and
Mail. 10 a. M; st. Louis Night Express
and Mail, 1000 p. m. d152 If
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-19

To London and the continent. Stein
buchel & Bro, rooms l and ., No. 1l3 n.
Main street, sell steamship tickets to any
part of Europe, via the shortest route, and
as cheap as can be purchased at the home
office of any of the lines they represent
BY purchasing tickets from them in time
you can secure the choicest cabins, which
you would be unable to do at the Office of
the company as all the best cabins are
taken unless secured in time. They are
also the sole agents for the express steam
ers of the North German Lloyd company
oh-and= 1lk
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-19
A Booming Town.

First Bcomer-You fellows have no git up
about you at all. Why don't you have pho
tographs Of your town taken, like we did,
Are you ashamed of it,
Rival Boomer-Naw, that amt the reason
at ell l want you 10 understand, young
Teller, that our town don't stand still long
enough to be photographed--Terre Haute
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