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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19
EFFECT OF ACIDS.
The Cause of the InsoIubility of Chem
ica1ly Pure Metals.

The Cause of the TnsoIubility of Chem
ically Pure Metals.
The results of an investigation con-
corning the cause of the insolubility of
pure metals in acids are contributed by
DIR. Weeren to the Berichte. De la
Rive, so long ago as the year 1880,
pointed out that chemically pure zinc is
almost perfectly insoluble in dilute
sulpMuric acid. DIR. Weeren's theory of
the phenomenon is as follows;
Chemically pure zinc and also many
other metals in a state of purity are in
soluble or only very slightly soluble in
acids, because, at the moment of their
introduction into the acid, they become
surrounded by an atmosphere of con-
densed hydrogen, which under normal
circumstances effectually protects the
mental from further attack on the part
of the acid" The experiments from
which this theory has been derived
were briefly as follows: The amount
of chemically pure zinc dissolved by the
acid was first determined. 1t was next
sought to determine what difference
would be effected by performing the
experiment in Cdcuo, when of course the
escape of the hydrogen would be great
" facilitated. The solubility was
found under these circumstances to be
increased sevenfold. Next the expert
ment was performed at the boiling
temperature of the dilute acid, first
when ebullition was prevented
by increasing the pressure, and
secondly when ebullition was un,
hindered. In the first case, when
ebullition was prevented, the solubility
was practically the same as in the cold;
while in the second case, with uninter-
rupted ebullition, the solubility was in
creased "a times. Finally, experiments
were made to ascertain the effect of in
Producing into the acid small quantity
of an oxidizing agent capable of convert
ing the hydrogen film to water. When a
little chronic acid was thus introduced
the solubility was increased IT'S times,
and when hydrogen peroxide was en-
ploycd the solubility was increased
three hundredfold. The explanation of
the ease with which the metal becomes
attacked when the ordinary impurities
are present is that the hydrogen is not
| then liberated upon the surface of the
zinc, but rather upon the more electro
negative impurities, leaving the pure
zinc itself open to the continued attack
| of the acid.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19
Going Around the Curve.

There has been a great deal said and
written about the case with which an
electric car rounds a corner as conf
pared with cable train jerk. Tho
reason almost invariably given is the
way the speed of the electric car can
be regulated, but this is not entirely
the cause. An expert gripman can
take his train round curve with COM
parativcly little jerking, while an ex-
pert motorman can go him one better
and round the bend so smoothly that
passengers whose minds are occupied
in reading or conversation do not
notice the turn at all The secret con-
sists in keeping the train compact or in
having the rear car well up to the
motor. This applies equally to steam
railroads. An old-time engineer well
acquainted with the tracks ran round q
dangerous curve safely at a speed
several miles in excess of what a
stranger could get round it. If the
brake is applied briskly just at the
curve and the car or cars forced up il
a bunch as it were there is neither
rocking nor jolting. But if they are
hauled round with the coupling com
paratively loose the passengers are
liable to be shaken if not alarmed
Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19

ETOR SALE-Placards of "To Rent
T Furnished Room To Rent" "For
Sale, ;" and many other designs, 10c each.
At the DEMOCRAT Office.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19
Cut Flowers by Mail.

Cut flowers are constantly sent
through the mails, but seldom in such
fashion as to preserve their bloom
and freshness. To effect this, pack in
light wooden box, not using card
board; line the box with wadding or
cottonb batting, laying over this a sheet
of tissue paper; then lay the flowers,
not on top of each other, but in rows
side by side, the blossoms of each row
on the stems of their neighbors; pack
closely, otherwise the flowers will be
displaced and injured in the journey.
Before packing they should stand in
water several hours in order to absorb
m DISTURB enough to keep them from
whitening. 1t is not well to sprinkle
them too heavily after they are in the
box, for without air this is likely to
produce mildew.-Hartford Courant.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19
THE BARREL SNAIL.
1t Elects n Liquid Containing Two KIDD
of Acid.

1t Elects n Liquid Containing Two Kinds
of Acid.
The group of barrel snails, compris-
ing several species of the genus Dolium,
is interesting in more than one regard.
The shell is thin, rounded out and often
globular; the aperture Is broad, seal
loped below and not elongated into a
channel. The head is fiat and broad,
and between the tentacles almost
straight. The tentaoles are long and
have the eyes on the outside on some
what thickened surface. The respira-
tory tube Is thick and of considerable
length and Is carried curved backward
upon the she'll The proboscis also is
very large and thick.
The variety Of barrel snail shown tn
the engraving Is scientifically known
as Dolium perdix. All the varieties ex-
cept one inhabit the southern seas,
That single exception (Dolium galea)
which Is found on the Mediterranean is
the largest snail of that region and was
the cause Of a remarkable discovery.
When Prof. Troschel was occupied with
geological Investigations in Messina
some one brought to him a very large
living barrel snail. which, becoming ex-
cited after some teasing, stretched out
its proboscis, about six inches in length,
and presently elected from the opening
of the mouth liquid as clear as water
to the height Of foot. To his aston
ishment, Prof. Troschel observed that
the liquid when it came IN contact with
the Limestone Of the floor began to foam,
and that therefore this apparent saliva
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19
Burglars Outwitted.

A new burglar alarm that has recent
ly been patented contains many new
and novel features. In setting the
alarm the person who locks up the
premises presses button on the side
of the door, which in turn operates a
drop that closes the necessary circuit
for putting the alarm in working order
for the night. After this is done no one
can enter the building even if the wires
leading to the door and window springs
are i'll full view. If the alarm connect
ing with the police station has the cir
cult cut an audible alarm on the out
side of the building is instantly put in
circuit, so the building is never without
protection.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19
PENN SHIP.
Prof. HOlleN

Teaches every pupil to write a fine rapid
I..asolis and NO FAILURES.
All kiu = ut pet, work eXe,n.ted in the
,1,h+s, .avrr,.. .,i th.. art 1877 Bank st
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19
THE EVENING DEMOCRAT

Is for sale every day at the following
places:
Martin Bergin, South Main street.
w. F. Dillon, East Main street.
E. w. Ensign, North Main street.
G. N. Ellis, Bank street.
Baumgartner Bros, Bank street.
Partree's Drug Store, Bank street.
Winchell's News Room, Bank street.
Mrs. Casey, Bank street.
P. ]. Bossidy, Bank street.
James E. Roe, Baldwin street.
Peoples Drug Store, Baldwin street.
Thomas Costello, Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19
OPENING.
Ladies' and Gents
Furnishing StOr'

With II new, com
plete, extensive and TASTE
fully selected stock con-
sistiny of ladies' fine white
muslin underwear, ladies' cor
scts, ladies' kid and fabric
gloves, ladies' silk, wool and
mcrino underwear, childrens'
wo u, merino anil cotton under
wear, ladies' fine hosiery, in
fant's outfits.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19

i tried all our doctors to no purpose My
kidney, liver and stomach were terrible. 1 was
full of pains and all run down, weak a. d tired 1
never saw such wonderful effect as DIR.
Greene's Nervura had. 1t has completely
cured me, and know several other ladies who
were cured in this town with DIR. Graene's
NerVura. MISS V. D. SANDORN,
Bil,erica, Mass "
N. Il. gSF DR.. Greene, the successful special
ist in curing all fort of nervous and chronic
diseases. IS W. nth street, New York, can be
consulted free, personally, or by letter. Call or
write him about your case, or send for ymptom
blank to fill out and a letter fully explaining
your disease, giving advice, etc. will be urned
free
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19
BUT THAT WAS LONG AGO.

One day, twas long ago,
met o maiden, fair to see,
A maiden fair and dear to met
But that was long ago
She was so fair, know;
How fair she was 1 cannot say,
But fairer than morn OF Mayi
But that was long ago
And VIC did VOW, know,
That some day we would wed,
Following where sly Cupid led;
But that was long ago.
The years went slowly by:
know not where they went
Into what other forms were blent-
Perhaps into sigh!
And then we met, know;
But all the hopes Of youth had fed,
And oil the love of youth was dead:
But that was long ago.
And not o word, ] vow,
OF oil the past by US was said
We each some other one had we'd
But that was long ago.
It Thomas Fortune, in Springfield (Mass.)
Republican.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19
DON'T FOOL WITH WIDOWS.
How a Big Fellow TumbIed Overheard
and Lost His Teeth.


and Lost His Teeth.
An amusing accident happened one
day last week to a participant in sail
ing party at Bar Harbor, the true in
wardncss for which is even yet I'M
known to the other members except
one, says the New York World. There
were four couples. Among them was
charming young widow whose little
boy was kept carefully in the back
ground. Her escort was big, brawny,
good-natured fellow, for all the world
like the ideal man the lOrn woman
would cling to. The boat ran consid-
cradle distance out, and then the happy
pairs nestled closer to each other, con-
versation Jagged and became half
whispered. The widow and her beau
were in the shadow Of the sail. A gust
of wind caused the craft to roll and in
stantly heavy splash startled the ex-
curSionists from their reverie. The
big fellow had fallen overheard. He
was fshed out, but the sudden morose-
ness which he had apparently ac-
quired in the water made him
veritablc damper on the company and
the party was headed toward the
shore. The unfortunate took the ex-
press north the next day. The widow,
learning he had gone, told a friend in
great confidence and with many bushes
that the poor man was just about to
kiss her when the boat rocked, and in
his excitement his false teeth became
loose and sank in the sea. She knew
it, for she saw them flash in the moon
light ere they disappeared forever.
Luck Brought by Monument.
There is superstition among those
who sell garden truck on the Haymarl1et
square, says the Chicago Tribune, that
the persons who arc fortunate enough
to have their wagons in the shadow ST
the monument will have the best luck
during the day and sell the most goods,
So thoroughly imbued with this idea
have the farmers become that fights for
place have not been infrequent, and
some of them carry the thing so far as
to bring their loads into the city before
midnight in order to get good place.
while there is no reason assigned, it Is
a fact that the farmers nearest the mon
ument are generally the ones who sell
out first.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19

WatelburyFirGAlarm
LOCATION OF BOXES.
4-Corner Willow and West. Main streets.
6-Exchange Place.
12-Rogers & Bro.
14-East Main street and Wolcott road.
15-Corner Cherry and East Main.
21-Horse car railroad stables private.)
23-Iron bridge, West Main.
Waterbury Brass Co (private.)
25-Corney johnson and WaterviDe-
26-Corner Prospect and Grove.
27-Junction North Man,, Grove anu
North Elm.
Waterbury Manufacturing Co (private
32-Corner Washington and South Main.
Waterbury Buckle Co (private.)
35-Benedict & Burnham Co (private.)
So Waterbury Watch Co (private.)
3S-Corner of Grand and South Main.
42-Corner of Union and Franklin.
43-Scovill Manufacturing Co (private.)
45-Corner Clay and Mill.
46-No 5 Hose house, Baldwin street,
47-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley.
312-Corner Meadow and Bank.
314-Corner Meadow and Cedar.
321-Plume s. Atwood Co Cprivate.)
323-Holmes, Booth & Haydens (pfivate.)
324-No4 Hose house, Brooklyn.
313-Randolph & Cloves.
SIGNALS.
One stroke 10 M.
One stroke calls: the superintendentSot
fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
Two single strokes, fire out or fire under
control, used as a recall.
Ten strokes quick will indicate gen.
eral alarm,
Fifteen strokes Quick and repeat calls
out the militia.
INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS.
Be particular and remain at the box and
direct the fremen to the fire.
Do not pull the hook if the 6rebeu OF
small bell in the box is striking, as that
indicates an alarm has already been given.
Be particular to remain at the box until
the arrival of an officer of the fire depart
ment, who will release the key, or, if cir
cumstances will not permit remaining, then
the proper officer will return the key to
the holder as soon as convenient.
Always give the alarm from the box
nearest to the fire.
Be sure AND close the door before leav'
ing the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-09-19

ualdkerchiefs,
Buttons,
Dress trimmings,
Soaps,
Fine Perfumes.
Gents White Shirts,
Gents Fine Flannel Shirts.
Gents Working SHIFTS,
Gents Collars and Cuffs,
Gents Neck Wear.
Gents Fine Wool Mcrino and
Cotton Underwear
Gents Handkerchiefs, Jump,
crs,SOvcrnlls and Aprons of all
kinds.
Mems Lisle Cott n and
Wool Hosiery.
Everyone invited to inspect
the stock whether wishing to
purchase or not. Respectfully,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-02-05
Brodtville.

January ~, Drs. Cory, Fredericks and
Orr operated on Fred Brodt taking out
part of five ribs. Patiently and care
fully all things were made ready to per-
form the dread task. Ether was admin
istercd, and he came out of the influence
in good shape, but his strength was not
sufficient to rally from the shock. Tenn
perature lowered in spite of all that could
be done and in a few hours he breathed
his last. Deceased had been a great suf-
ferer for sixteen months, and the opera
tion was done at his own request. The
attendance at the funeral was large. the
services being conducted by the Rev. }.
p. Greer Of the NJ +. church. Services
throughout were solemn and impressive.
All that was mortal Of poor Fred, mere
shadow Of his former self, was by kind
and sympathetic hands laid at rest in
the BrodtYille cemetery, beside two
brothers who had gone before.
Among the many visitors we notice
Miss May Cranston, of Brookins, OAK,
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Rice Clear Lake, Ia,
to attend the funeral of her brother Fred
Brodt. A sister of Mrs. T. b. Anderson.
T. l.. Day and brother-in-law, Of Gran
vile, La.
Several of our young folks attended
the masquerade ball at Garnyillo, la.
r. B. Anderson attended the o. f.
lodge at Mt. Hope.
Miss Ida Warwick, Of Bloomington,
is making a weeks visit here among old
friends.
Supervisor Jacob Yost is back from
his visit in Buffalo county where bis
mother and other relatives live.
Prof. Kellot is teaching singing school
in IIazleton.
Mr.. John Haryill invited the children
in to an oyster supper on the occasion Of
bis 52nd birthday, and was agreeably
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-02-05
Mt. Hope.

The 9Th day advents are now on their
4th week of revival meetings. As to
their success we are no posted.
l. b. Fox. one of our oldest and most
respected citizen passed quietly away
on the morning of Jan. %. He leaves
a wife and two daughters
Some % or so of the good people of
the neighborhood repaired few even
ings since to the residence of H. c.
Farnsworth as surprise party, bot the
secret had leaked out. and MIR. F. was
on the lookout. A good time was had,
a splendid supper was served after
which the old folks forgot their age and
joined in the sport just as they did in
the days of their youth. More depreda-
tons of the same kind are threatened
but who will be the next victim no one
can tell
MIR Reed Patch of Patch Grove
spent day in our town on business.
After an acquaintance of nearly forty
years with Mr. Patch we must adEn.
that he begins TO look old.
Mr.. Joseph Horsfall Sr of Millville
spent a day in our burg, the guest of his
grand daughter Mrs. Burt Adams.
Most of the lumber for the new Odd
Fellows hall is o. the ground ready for
the carpenters as soon as spring opens.
Messrs Critslow and Bennett of
Bloomington visited our town short
time since with view to establish them
selves in the hardware business. We
are not posted as to the result, bit we
do know that a good hardware properly
managed would be- a good thing for both
the town and the proprietor. A cloth
ing store would find Mt. Hope a good
location.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-02-05
PERSONALS.

Art Knapp went to Chicago Wednes-
day on business.
Jacob Shrake of WYalusing was in
this city over Sunday
Joe Nathan Sr. took passage on We'd
nesday noon train for Madison.
Miss Carrie Cox of Crete, Nebraska,
is visiting old friends in thisEcitY.
Mrs. Clara Falley of North Dakota is
a guest at the Mitchell residence.
C. w. Knapp has returned to his old
work of crying sales on streets, market
days.
George Schleosser is home from Lead
vile Colorado, for a visit with old time
friends.
Miss Ellen Woolstenhome has re-
turned after several months visit in Ne
braska.
j. B. johnson of Montfort was doing
business at the county seat the first of
the week.
Miss Hattie Lusk of Lake Mills is the
guest of her friend. Miss Estela Baldwin
of this city.
Abijah Breses came up from Platte
vile the first of the week for a short Wis
it with friends.
John Cottingham of Fennimore was
in town Monday, and made pleasant
call at this office.
Mrs. Chas. Mayer has been enjoying
visit from her mother Mrs. Andrews
of Livingston the past week,
P. G. Gilbertson, the popular furniture
dealer of Fennimore, was business cal
Ter in this city last Saturday.
F. j. Thompson and family, returned
Wednesday noon from visit in the
southern part of the county.
Ritner Stephens of Beetown, is spend
ing the winter on the Pacific coast, and
visiting relatives in California.
Jake Griffin came home from Dakota
to attend the funeral of his mother who
died last week. He returned the first OF
the week.
Miss Nette Bieg went to Burlington
la. Monday for visit with her brother
Frank, who is student in a business
college at that place. a half brother
whom she has not seen in is years will
also be there and enjoy visit.
N. Barlow and son Z. l.. Barlow,
c B. Hopkins and wife Of Hickory Grove
were guests at the residence Of 5. j. Reid
during the past week. Mr.. Hopkins
is treasurer Of the above naned town
and made his tax returns to
county treasurer Neayill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-02-05
Potosi.

Mrs Sykes of Lancaster, was the
guest of Miss Mary Ennor last week.
Uncle Ben Williams is still on the sick
list
The most enjoyable entertainment of
the season was basket sociable given
by the King Daughters at the Mendoza
hall last Tuesday eve., all report an en-
ioyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Roesche and
daughter Bertha left last week for Flor
ida for a sevt raj months visit with their
son.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chad
wick of Dubuque, la, died Jan. IL. of
Lung fever and was inferred Monday,
Jan. 10 in the Potosi cemetery.
Mrs. E. Fairall and daughter Ida,
went to Georgetown last week to assist
in the care of the formers sister, Mrs.
Quick who is suffering with cancer.
Mrs. Harmon OFT, little daughter and
Bessie Spaulding returned to their home
in Preston, MINI. Saturday. after a pro-
longed visit with relatives and friends
here.
Mrs. +. Block of st. Louis, Mo-, is
visiting her father, Mr.. Celestine Kali
tenbach. His grandson George Dyer,
of Fennimore, is also spending a week
with him.
John Campbell took in the sights OF
Cassville on Tuesday.
Miss Annie Childers of British Hollow,
visited in town Saturday.
Messrs John Fahey and Matt Harris
of Boice Prairie, were frequent callers
in town last week.
S. X. Greene of Lancaster, was il
town on Monday.
We are glad to learn that Mute Tur
ner and VIM. Huelt have good diggin'
and making fair wages.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-02-05
Tlown and County News.

Fancy dress ball tomorrow night.
See notice of lost horse blankets in
another column.
Circuit court will convene on Tues
day, Feb. 18th, 1891.
Oscar Belscamper of Dubuque called
on old friends in this vicinity the past
week.
The Farmers Alliance meet for per-
fecting their organization in this city
next Saturday afternoon.
c. J. Hyde is holding series of lee
lures on the street corners on Saturday
afternoons, and holds good crowds.
The last Ball of the season takes place
tomorrow night. at the city Hall under
the auspices of Harmonic Brass Bend.
The Literary Club will meet on Mon
day evening, the 9th, inst. at Odd Eel
lows Hall, instead of Tuesday as an
nounced.
NC DUAL lAl0N 10 SCSA AOt@A 49,
light everymorning near the eastern
horizon. is the subject of great deal of
talk now days.
Tuesday was the coolest day of the
present winter, the thermometer regis
tering in some parts of the city as Is
degrees below zero.
Married, the M. E. Parsonage,
Jan. 2Sth, 1891, by Rev, c. c. Swartz,
Mr.. Charlie Roesch to Miss Hattie Tay-
Tor, both of Potosi, Wis.
DR.. Crane has begun preparations for
new dwelling on the tract of land re-
Gently purchased in the southern part OF
the city.
The W. f NJ. Society Of the M. Z.
church viii met at the home of Mrs. Ed
Mckinney February, II, 1891. Bust
ness meeting at o'clock. Tea served
at five.
Our agent J. W. Schihiman, was taken
III with the Grip while at Mt. Hope last
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-02-05
WEDDING BELLS.
GoBLE KILBoURN.

At the residence of the brides
mother Mrs. Sophia Kilbourn in
this city, Geo. p. Goble and Miss l.ol-
lie Kilbourn were united in marriage at
$3.50 O'Clock, Wednesday evening, Jan.
28th, 1891. Rev. P. II. Mason per-
formed the ceremony. The Wedding
was very quiet affair, no one but rela-
tiYes being present. A large number
of beautiful and valuable present were
bestowed upon the newly welded pair,
indicating the high esteem in which they
are held by the donors. The bride is
one of Lancasters best young ladies, and
the groom is our successful and popular
furniture dealer. They left Friday
morning to spend few days in Chlca-
90. A handsome new residence recent
ly erected by the groom awaits their re-
turn. The best wishes of a host Of
friends accompany the happy pair on
lifes journey.