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The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22

Two Frenchmen, the brothers Forre have invented a new kind of harp, made entirely of wood. h. stead of strings the inventors use strips of American fir. The sound is produced as in the ordinary harp, by the contact of the fingers, but the players wear leather gloves cov- cred with resin. The tone of the instrument is of remarkable purity.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22

It has been demonstrated that while the greatest velocity imparted to a cannon ball scarcely exceeds 600 meters a second-abOut 1,500 miles an hour-meteora from space penetrate the air with a velocity, it is claimed of 10000, sometimes 6O,- 900 meters per second, This tre- mendous speed raises the tempara- ture of the air at once to 4,000 or 6,OO0 degrees centigrade, causing in many cases the complste destruc- ton of the meteorite by combus- ton.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22

John Marshal and Henry Ash. urst who took twenty-five car loads of beef cattle to Kansas City two weeks ago, returned home Sunday evening. The stock went through in good order, but Messrs. Marshall and Ashurst report prices for beef cattle in Kansas City lower thar they have ever before known them and say that it does not pay to ship at present prices.-Coconino Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22

The Yuma Sentinel says John Gandolfo shipped 5000 Hines to San Francisco from his garden this week. The Hines sell for $l5 per thousand, at this season. Yuma Times being the only kind that can be purchased. Mir. Gandolfo has trees in bearing which produce from two to three thousand each. Moral: Plant citrus fruits, specially Times and plant them in Yuma county.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22
Death has made havoc amone

Death has made havoc among the general officers of all grades that served in the confederate arm- ies. Of the total number-49S-. only 184 are now living. Gustave P. T. Beauregard is the only gene- ral surviving, and Edmund Kirby Smith the only general with tenn porary rank.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22

The Michigan democrats will vote for presidential electors by congress sional districts. Michigan is the only state in the Union, says the Fort Worth Gazette, that has now adopted such a plan, though it was largely followed in the early history of our country. If the change in that state should give the democrats three or four electors, ,and those three or four votes should elect presi- dent. Michigan could step out in front and call for anything she want ed-and get it.-Gazette.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22

Minister Smith, who has returned from Russia, says that the educa' tion of Russian children is con- ducted in four languages-the na- tive, German, English and French -and that they grow up masters ol these languages. The Czar himself speaks English remarkably well.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22
Death for Train WreckerS.

Utdlu IUI lIdEu UlCOkCASs
 The extent of railways in this country, running through areas not thoroughly settled, furnishes con dition in which the train wrecker can not well be prevented, by any system of watching which the com panies could afford, from placing obstruction on the tracks. In num- erous instances the motive has been robbery. In some 1t has been an inconceivable fiendish malice. In either case there is grave cause for public concern. The barbarlsm and horrible consequences of the crime have elicited attempts at discussing remedial measures. Naturally everybody feels that thorough pre- vention is an impossible task in the present circumstances. The easiest groove into which writers may en- ter is that running toward more se- were punishments. If these would stop the crime there should be no hesitation as to the decision. The history of jurisprudence does not point to any general success by that method. However, it is certain that human nature demands satisfaction for wanton outrage, and is also cer- tain that as regards rendering vil- lains harmless there is no penalty so itreversible as the death penalty, The California law deals with train wreckers in the manner indicated, providing that any person who places dynamite or any obstruction on any railroad in the State, or at tempts in any way to wreck train, shall be guilty of felony, punish able with death. As the Providence Journal remarks: "It is strange system ofjustice which hangs man for killing another and inflicts only a few years of imprisonment on one who tries to wreck a train with scores or hundreds of people on board" Hence it favors the adop- ton of the California law in other States. What objection can there be? The death penalty is essen tially preventive as far as the con- victed criminal is concerned, and not cruel in distinctive sense. Still the social security must ever rest upon the humanity of the mass es than upon the degree of punish ment, There are many other crimes which can not be entirely prevented yet of course they are rare as com pared with the opportunities which present themselves for committing crime. Were it not so human so- ciety would be an utter failure. The ground on which the severest pen alty must be urged is that the crime is of the worst. It bespeaks total depravity as nearly as any act that d bad man can set his wicked brain to plan and his devilish hand to ex- ecute.-GalvestOn News.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22
The Elections of 1891.

The drift of political talk all ove
 the country shows that the State elections are everywhere regarded this year as a preliminary skirmisl
 in the coming national contest o
 1892. The influence which their re- suits are to have upon the course oi parties in that campaign and upor it's outcome is the source of a large part of the interest that Is taken 1T them. State conyentions have with
 out exception undertaken to declare the position of the parties upon na
 tional issues, and it is the portion of their platforms dealing with those issues that provoke discussion and attract attention. There are State issues that have more or less prominence, but they excite little interest outside of the States which they concern. The reason why peo- pie outside of the State of Ohio, for instance, are taking a keen in- terest in the contest going on there is not because they care about any State questions that may be in- volved, but because the putative au- thor of what is known as the Me- Kinley bill is the Republican can didate for Governor, and the result of the election will be taken as an indication of the tendency of pub lie sentiment on the tariff question Unfortunately, in that State the contest is embarrassed by the posi- ton which the Democratic Conven- ton took upon the silver question, and the result may be seriously af- fected and it's significance modified by it's action. But that is also a national question, and adds to the interest taken in the canvass. The rivalry between Sherman and Fora ker for the Senatorship has a pa- tional bearing. State questions, in the strict sense of the term, are al- most lost sight of because of the greater increase that is taken in the relation of the contest to the na- tional campaign. New York has several times been the pivotal State" in the Presidential election, and it is likely to be so again, This makes it's position matter of su- preme importance to the parties. The result of it's election will be regarded with the keenest interest all over the country, not on account of the recognition of one local or ganization or another by State Con ventions, not because the fate of State legislation tor the regulation of the ballot may be affected one way or another, and not because it may have some bearing upon ques- tions of municipal administration, but solely because it will be as- sumed to indicate the attitude of this great State on national ques- tions and it's probable position as q decisive factor in the Presidential election. This assumption cannot be prevented, and its influence will be very great upon the events ot next year. It may determine the action of the National conventions
 { both in their declarations of policy and in their nomination of candi- dates, and it may be the forerunner of the result of the Presidential election itself.-New York Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22

A very extensive domestic indus try in Russia consists of the manu- facture of wooden spoons. which are made to the amount of 30,O00,. 900 annually, They are nearly all made of birch.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22

In the five most populous vil- lages of Switzerland 5.4 per cent of deaths occurring above the age of twenty years could be traced to the abuse of alcoholic drinks. Of this number 86.2 per cent were mascu- line
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22

An inventor in Germany has made a clock that he warrants will go to the year 9999 without wlnd- ing.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-10-22

Missouri is the most populous state west of the Mississippi and Is nearly as big as all of New Eng land.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-03

"A full stock of Luydies and
homeopathic medicines and physi-
cians' supplies, at Tips & Siver-
thorn's, druggists. 5:2 If
Bear In .nind that Frank ]. Beitel
keeps builders hardware and lumber,
at the International and Great North.
ern depot. If
Bear In mind that Frank J. Beitel
keeps builders hardware and lumbert
at the International and Great North
ern depot.
". Lorra the tailor takes pleasure in
announcing the arrival of a complete
stock Of spring and summer goods and
asks his customers and friends to call and
examine same before purchasing else
where. A fit and satisfaction guaran-
teed. 3-l6-tf
Bear in mind that Frank J. Beitel
keeps builders hardware and lumber,
at the international and Great North.
ern Depot. If
If you want to buy fine buggy
at a bargain, call and see the one on
consignment at M. Pigott's. 6:l9 If
"A man of understanding will accept
the proposition to get bottle of &C. c. G.
Certain Chill Cure" on guarantee to cure
Chills and Fever. Pleasant to take. Sold
by A. DreiSS. 7-11-lm
There are many Cough remedies, but
only one Certain Cough Cure" See that
the trade mark &c. c. c." is on the wrap
per and blown in the bottle Sold by A.
DreiSs. 7:ll:lm
THREE beautiful building lots on Gov
eminent hill on street car line. Size of
lots 5516x194 leet. Price $1,000. Apply to
to John L. Hambleton & Co. 5 II II
Lay & Schmidt represent the
strongest home and foreign fire insur-
ance companies, 425 E. Houston street.
Telephone 379. Z II I'm
The ladies hardly believe their
eyes when they see the low prices
marked on our goods at the great
closing sale of summer goods. 7:30 tt
JOHN X. BERETTA & Co.
A trial will convince the most skepti-
cal that sc. c. c. Certain Chill Cure" is
the greatest remedy extant for the cure of
Chills and Fever. Sold by A. Dreiss. I'm
A "a acre block finely located near
street car line. Terms easy. John
T. Ham bleton & Co. 4-1S-tf.
The City Hall Restaurant has the
only genuine French drip coffee and
the finest steaks in the city. 1923 I'm
New Zine of furniture, carpets,
household goods, etc., all at New
York prices. M. Jackson's 2l7 West
Commerce street. Z 2Stf
AT the Little Casino last night
Messre. Burt & Wilson drew q large
crowd by their concert musicale.
Their specialties were remarkably
good and evidently gave great pleas
IRE to the audience.
Professor Hobbies entertainment.
..C the Mission garden was well pat
ronized and deserved its support, The
Professors performance on the either
aud French horn was most artistic
The dissolving views were good and
interes ting and the Gslstea Mystery
though somewhat crudely worked
was certainly revelation IN optica
delustons.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-03

2oc Challies at I4Hc.
45c Organizes at $50.
Csc French Challies at ACC.
4oc Zephyr Ginghams at 24c.
I2Hc Ginghams at Sc.
81 and S. Coaching Parasols at f..
Ladies Ribbed Vests at Ioc.
Ladies Muslin Underwear, slightly tn
hled, all styles of garments at half re
ular price. See the wonderful Il
prices prominently displayed on thr
counters.
I2Hc Turkish Bath Towels at &C.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-03
Great Midsummer Sale!
HAAS & OPP NHEIMER'S

Bargain in Sc asona Bile Goods from all.
Departments throughout the House.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-03

25c Linen Huck Towels, I8x36, at I5cII
&c Colored Lawns at 4Hc.
Black Silk Dress Nett at csc, worth SI.Io.
Sc White India Linens at SC.
Colored Powered China Dress Silks at
50, 81 and Coo, just half of the regular
price.
$3.50 Russell Oxford Ties at 81.
All Ladies' Low Shoes, Oxfords and Toe
Slippers at Manufacturers cost to close.
A SWEEP:
About 500 pairs Misses and Children's
Shoes, odds and ends, best makes.
. French Kid and Pebble Goat at two
prices, f. Shoes go at 81; $3.50 Shoes
go at 75c.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-03

THESE ARE SUMMERS! Easy for the
people to understand, but hard for our
competitors to think Of But this is the
way we do business to make the dollars
roll in and make business lively.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
WORLD OF SPORTS.

At a meeting of the secretaries of the
driving tracks of Waterbury, New
Haven, Derby, Norwalk and Danbury,
held at South Norwalk, last Friday, it
was decided to form a circuit for a
spring meeting. Waterbury leads off
with three days, May %, 80 and 30 New
Haven follows on June ?, ), 4 and 8 :;
Derby next, June 8, 10, IL and IL; Nor
walk, June Is, II, Is and 10, and Dan
bury June %, 24, % and 26. Purses will
be offered aggre eating about $4,000.
Jack Nelson, 1874 pound fighter of
this city, has issued challenge to fight
any 124 pound man in the country,
with four ounce gloves, to a finish. He
has sent the challenge to Capt A. w.
Cook of the Police News. The fight
must take place before some responsible
athletic club, and as soon us the chal
lenge is accepted $500 will be deposited
with the Police News to close the match
Nelson is said to have strong backing in
Waterbury and means business.
james Carey, the colored champion
pool player of Ansonia, is matched tt
play Will Harvey of this city, a series Of
games, best eleven out of twenty-one, al
the Harvey Brothers pool rooms, this
evening, for purse of $50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Nvomen's Relief Corps.

New HAVEN, Feb 19.-The second
days session of the annual convention
of the Women's Relief corps, opened
this morning at the Sassacus armory.
The entire morning was devoted to the
business of the convention, reading re-
ports, etc. This afternoon it is probable
that officers will be elected and this
evening they will be installed. Tonight
Judge Beers of Bridgeport will speak for
the Noroton Soldiers home. The install
lation this evening will be public and
open to the friends of the corps. The
attendance at the convention is very
large and it is one of the most successful
ever held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19

The Question of street Numbering
Acted Upon.

The Question of street Numbering
Acted Upon.
As the result of a hearing given to
certain East Main and Hayden street
property owners, in regard to sewer as
sessments, the board of sewer commits
sioners made exemptions last night as
follows: IL. w. French, "a feet: John
w. Gaffney, 10 feet Catherine Finley.
s feet Sarah E. Porter, 4 feet John +.
Whalen, 81 feet, and others owning
corner lots, fronting East Main street.
On Hayden street james Lunny and l.
A. Spencer were exempted 100 feet each.
1t was recommended to the common
council that an eight inch sewer be
built for the benefit of eight property
owners who live on the hill out on East
Main street.
By the road board the first business
transacted was the appointment of a
committee consisting of Messrs Cough
Ian and Cross to confer with the Messrs
Chatfield with view to selling the
citys steam drill.
4 petition was read from several local
merchants, asking that the ordinance re-
lating to street awnings be modified,
The ordinance at present requires the
awnings to be 8 feet from the sidewalk.
The petitioners ask for Z feet. After
some discussion it was recommended to
the common council that the distance be
changed from to feet.
The matter of street numbering was
then taken up and discussed by the COM
missioners and City Engineer Cairns.
In the discussion it was brought out
that many merchants who had invested
considerable money in suburban adver-
Using, were opposed to changing the
street numbers. A vote was passed by
the board last May that the streets
should be numbered over, the new plan
to go into operation January l, 1891, but
as that vote died on January 1, AL.
derman Cross made motion,
which was passed, that the council ex-
tend the time from January l, 1891, to
Julv l. 1891,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
DR.. Ryder,
Albany Dental Association,
Bank Street, Waterbury, Conn,

Patrick Griffin. while drunk. fell down
a flight of stairs at his home in Belle
vile, N. j., and got his head under his
body in such II peculiar manner that he
strangled to death before aid arrived.
James b. Kinsley is under arrest at
Boston, Mass. charged with the em5ezzle-
ment of $34, 700 from Boston banking
houses The prisoner is a wool commits
sion merchant. In the Municipal Court
he was held in $50, 900 bonds for hearing
on March 3.
A bill has been reported to the New
Hampshire Legislature to increase the
number of trustees of Dartmouth Col
lege by permitting the graduates of five
years. standing of the Chandler Scientific
department and the Thayer School Of
Civil Engineers to elect five Of their owp
number.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Another Rocking stone.

The Norwich Bulletin of Wednesday
says There has been discovered about
half mile west of the "Bargytown
lodges" twirling stone of about five
tons weight. 1t has always been re-
garded as boulder, and from the wav
it is poised on the rock beneath it, no
one could see why ii should not rock.
Hundreds have tried to rock it in vain,
and the surprise of the man who
first felt it move under pressure may
better be imagined than described, ii
moves hard, of course, but it moves, the
finder informs us, round as if it was
placed upon a pivot. 1t has been care
fully examined, and while it looks like a
boulder, several allege that it must be a
ceremonial stone set there by some pre-,
historic race. This rock is creating great
interest among the boulder hunters OF
eastern Connecticut,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
'sChain Lightning. >,


Nellie McHenry, who once shone as a
star among Salisbury's Troubadours, APP
pears at the opera house tonight in
''Chain Lightning" new play that
has a great abundance of sensational
ism for the lovers of stirring drama, and
considerable music for the lovers of light
entertainment. AS the star appears in
six characters she has plenty of variety
to offer.
''Lost in New York;
Lost in New York" will be the at
traction at the opera house tomorrow
night. 1t is comedy drama of merit,
and its author shows skill in managing
his situations and working up his eli
makes. The scene in the lair of the
blackmailers, and the escape from the
insane asylum are thrilling. Miss Lottie
Alter impersonates the heroine and the
company is much above the average.
''Paul Kauvar."
Steele Mackaye's masterpiece, "Pau
Kauvar" will be presented at the opera
house Monday evening. 1t is, on'
might say, a panoramic rehearsal of the
terrible days of the French revolution.
| Casino Theatre.
This evening the Belle Clifton comb
nation will close their four nights en-
gagement.
Tomorrow begins special engage
ment for two nights, of GilletL's Colos
sal Gaity Girls company. 1t comprise
the very best talent i'll the profession.
Next Monday commences IA spectacu
lar production of Uncle Toms Cabin. y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
.IE KELLY THE BAKER

Is as successful in predicting who will be
the next president as he is in regard to
the price of Eggs, Mckinley will succeed
President Harrison.
Kelly predicted six weeks ago that Eggs
would sell for twenty cents dozen on or
about Ash Wednesday. ~
Kelly.d drops the price. to- morrow to ~
cents a dozen; two cents dozen less than
the price one year ago.
This is proof that the Mckinley bill has
nothing to do with the price of any ar
ticles produced in this country.
Kelly's Flour quotations to-day:
Niagara Falls, 20 20 90 go
Pillsbury's Best, 70 W
Washburn's, 30 W
This is the lowest price in the United
States for the above brands of Flour.
When YOU buy flour from Kelly you buy
direct from the mill. f.
-Four pounds Of Milk Crackers for .
Quarter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
1,he Ansonin Murder Mxsterx.

ANsoNIA, Feb ia new version of
the Flaherty murder case came to light
to-day. The killing of Council was wit
messed by Flaherty, his bartender and a
woman wearing red shawl. The
police made efforts to discover who the
mysterious female was, but were unsuc-
cessful, until to-day when Mrs Mary
Hunt appeared at the office of the
the woman wanted. She said that on
the night of the tragedy Connell was
playing his flute in the saloon. He
changed the tune, displeasing Flaherty,
who knocked him down. Connell then
started for-the door. As he was going
out the wind slammed the door shut,
throwing him down the stairs. He was
not thrown out by Flaherty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
HIGH FIGURES OF MERIT.
Standing of tho National Guard
Companies For January.

Standing of the National Guard
Companies For January.
The usual monthly figures of merit
order, issued from the adjutant- generals
office yesterday, show the Second regi
meat still in the lead. Last month this
regiment attained 06.55 The First was
91.76, and the Third and Fourth regi-
ments 5000 and 1854 respectively.
Company d of the Second regiment
Yields first place in that organization to
Company A, which is rated 9S.41; Dis
figure is 9S.2S; G's 91.55. All com
panies in this regiment are rated above
91.OO.
Hospital corps are now required to
drill weekly and report, and these
organizations with the signal corps and
machine-gun platoons are rated as fol-
lows:
Hospital Corps 10000 $500 1888 81. 92
Signal Cosps 1888 0.17 92.l4 Sl.67
M. G. Platoon S9.63 80. 90 10000 81. 22
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Attending Sherman's Funeral.

HARTFORD, Feb 19.-Governor Bulke-
ley and his staff, with about thirty
members of the house, left in two
special parlor cars on the S:29 train this
morning to attend the funeral of Gem
eral Sherman in New York. The men,
bers of the house appointed to attend
the funeral of General Sherman, We're
as follows: Messrs Epson of Berlin,
Cornwall of Portland, SAKE of Water
bury, Cowles of Southington, Dayton of
Newtown, Healey of Seymour, Potts of
Meriden. Wolf of Avon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
CoNNoR GOES TO THE LEAGUE

No Truth In the story of His
Jumping to the Association.
Apropos of the war between the
American association and the National
league of base ball clubs it was rumored
in New York yesterday that Roger Con
nor had jumped to the association. \
reporter called on the big first basemen
at his home on South Main street this
morning. Roger says that the story
that he had joined the association is
false. Il signed a New York contract
when in New York last week." he said.
Il received a telegram last night from
Barnie of the Baltimore club, asking if
had signed with New York. replied
that l had" Connor admitted that
| there will be great scramble for
players, but does not believe that many
of the old leaguers will go to the associa-
! ton,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
'Bad Jimmy Connerton Discharged.

CHICAGO, Feb 19.-James Connerton,
known as bad Jimmy who fought a
bloody duel with bowie knives, with
Mike Hoggerty, in a resort here two
months ago, in which the latter was
killed, was to-day discharged on the
grounds of justitiable homicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
LOCAL LINES,

If you want good Tea or Coffee, go to
PHELAN's and you get the best. Remem-
Der the number, "a East Main street, Platt's
block.
You can buy flour of any kind at
LADD'S cheaper than any other place in
Conn.
Have your Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
repaired. Lake, Strobel & Co. Warranted.