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Morning journal and courier., 1892-07-28

February / and had twelve months. Ths
day was divided in different manners; the
military counted, like our sailors, by
Watches" the priests by divisions" !"
which were marked by the striking of very
large bells suspended in their high tenn
pies, a custom which is still in vogue; and
finally, the lay element, the population,
reckoned by "hours"
They began the day, which was divided
into twelve hours, at sunrise and ended it
after sunset. Since the length of the day
is constantly varying one, each month
was, for simplifcstion, calculated into q
mean length. and this length of day estab-
lisbed for the whole month. The Jspa-
nese evinced high degree of science by
these calculations.
The clocks were of two kinds-the So
called ''long clock" with hand fastened to
the descending weight, and marking time
upon an upright dial, and the "round
clock" with movable dial and fixed hand,
or fixed dial and movable hand. To regu-
late the division of hours for the varying
lengths of the different months many very
ingenious contrivsnces and constructions
were used. The matter was comparatively
easy with the long clock
Six dials, shortened according to the
falling height of the weight on hand, were
each divided into two parts, corresponding
to the length of day and night; each of
these parts into twelve subdivisions, the
hours. Only six such dials were necsssa-
~, since by reyersion, dial used for Q
summer month could be used for the op-
posite winter month. At the beginning of
every month the corresponding dial was
inserted under the hand connected with
the falling weight and replaced by the
next following at the end. The greatest
length of the day was fifteen and the
shortest nine of our hours. and owing
to the contracted space of the falling
weight, il had to be wound every morn
ing.
To use the clock during the night time
the dial was reversed and the weight
wound mp. 1t is singular that the Jsps-
nese, in spite of this clock, furnished
with rachel wheel. pendulum and weights,
did not employ the spring as q motive
power, but simply used it for striking
on clock bells The round clocks were
provided with weights working upon lev
ers for retaining different length of days.
1t is said that these constructions were
very excellent. and very reliable clocks
were produced Herewith.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-07-28
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It will be hard work to make q martyr
out of ex-Private Isms. He is brute and
q traitor. No man of decent feeling or
loyal spirit would have said what he did
and stuck to 1t.
In Chicago the other day man who was
put off street car for refusing to pay his
fare Immediately began to throw stones at
the other passengers who were willing to
pay fares. Possibly he was . labor sgi-
tator.
Our American consul in Germany re-
ports that in the cases of thirty-three mar
riages between American girls and German
mobiles there has not only not been = ain
gle happy union, but divorce or abandon
nent has speepily followed the wedding.
They reaped what they sowed.
Tho Gatling gun is now worked by an
electric motor in the American navy. Ths
motor Il sttasbsd to tAs hssssh Of The gus,
Morning journal and courier., 1892-07-28
KNEW HIS OLD MASTER.
The skinny Cab Horse Awoke I
Memory OF Better Days.


Inc SKINNY Can HORSE AWoke TO
Memory OF Better Days.
fFrom the Toronto NALL
James Parish sends the following story
as told him by London csbman:
"Many years ago friend of mine. a
driver, got the awfullsst hiding through
his horse having good memory. 1t came
about in this way:
"There was an old major or captain who
lived at Westminster, and he had horse
what he drove many years, and he was
very fond of it, and kept 1t until 1t was
blind and 30 queer In the legs that he
wouldn't use II any longer, and he ordered
his man to take 1t and get 1t shot
"But this man didn't do II. He sold II
to q little cabmsster In London for three
pounds instead. Well, the csbmaster
drove Il of nights for about q year; of
course IL went wuss, and then he sold IL
10 another cabman for hfty-fve shillings.
IL was reduced to a reglar hobject by that
time; but they wasn't so particular as they
are now, and the driver was q rough Gus
toner and used to carry q whip that was .
'persuader,' can tell you
well, one night O fare hailed him on
Piccadflly, and he drew mp to the curb and
took him up, but when the old gentleman
got In ths blessed brute oouldn't stir peg,
but stood LIKE . frossa hosss, its enIy
Morning journal and courier., 1892-07-28

Hitherto . couple of men were required to
serve the gun, one to train the piece and
drop the shot, the other to work the firing
crank; but now one man is sufficient. By
touching switch he can train and operate
the gun at will, so as to fire either single
shot, OF at the rate Of l 200 minute.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-07-28
japanese Astronomy,

[From the Jewellers Reviewl
Long before Japan was opened to for
eigners did the Japanese possess eminent
astronomical knowledge and . zodiac of
tasir own, Thss ysss bsgsn With oaz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
WANDERED AWAY AGAIN.
Second Disappearance of Julia
 Hall from New Canaan.
NEIGHBoRs scoURlNG THEcoUNTRY

Since Her Return the Young Woman Ha,
 Been Acting strangely-Yesterday She
 Slipped Away from Home Thought
 That She Is Insane.
 NoRwALK, Conn.,, Dec. 10.-Miss Julia Hall, daughter of A. L. Hall, president of the New Canaan National Bank, has again disappeared, and the whole town, headed by Rev. MT. Rower of the Metho- dist Church and the girls father, has ganized and is searching the woods and adjoining towns.
 On Thursday evening Nov. 24 Miss Hall, with shawl thrown loosely over her head, stepped quietly out of the back door of her home and was not found until the following Sunday afternoon, when her friends traced her to the Neptune House on the Glen Island Ferry road in New Rochelle, where she had wandered during what was said to be temporary alteration of the mind.
 Since she returned to her parents, Miss Hall has acted strangely. Yesterday afternoon a friend of hers, a Bridgeport young lady who has been visiting the family for several days, left for home. She had been gone scarcely an hour when it was discovered that Miss Hall was not in the house and, as close watch had lately been kept over her movements, her absence created great alarm.
 Her whereabouts not being learned by members of the family, the neighbors were again appealed to and are now SCOUT ing the country for miles around.
 Last spring, owing to ill health, she was obliged to give up a position which she had long held in the borough postoffice, and also that of librarian of the Free Reading room.
 She is a lady of culture and education, prominent and active member of the Methodist Church and Epworth League and leader in the society of her native town.
 For several weeks she has had occasional attacks of some trouble which seemed tc affect her brain, and it is feared that she is insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
A DEAD GIVE-AWAY.
Jobson Could Not Convince His Wife He
 Was Sober.

Jobson Could Not Convince His Wife He
 Was Sober.
 Jobson would have sworn he wasn't drunk. To be sure, the keyhole was a trife hard to find but that particular night-latch always was rather agile along toward midnight. When he got the door open he hung his coat on the hatrack and removed his shoes, and taking them in his hand walked quiet ly upstairs, so as not to awaken Mrs Jobson. He lighted the gas and dis robed in as orderly manner as any sober man would. Then he knelt down beside the bed and had just com meneed his prayers when ripple of laughter interrupted him. He glanced up and saw his wife sitting up in bed laughing heartily. He retained his position and began to remonstrate with his hilarious consort.
 ''I suppose you think I'm full, don't you?'
 "Oh, no; not at all"
 Then what you snickering bout? came in the front door and hung up my (hic) coat. Now if I was intoxicated I'd fired it on the floor and stun bled up stairs with my shoes on. Then carefully foldedu up my clothes and (hic) I laid them on the chair and any drunk man would trow them in the corner; and here I was saying (hic) my prayers and you sit there and laff. You know yourself that no Intoxicated man ever says his prayers So whats the (hic) matter, anyhow?"
 "Well, my dear, I suppose you are all right, but I must say never before saw a sober man saying his prayers while wearing silk hat.-Buffalo Inquirer
 PRIMROSE MINE FIRE. Discovered Just as the Men Were Separat.
 ing for Their Work.
 POTr&vILLE. Pa, Dec. 10-At an early hour fire was discovered in the airshaft ot the l.ytle Coal Company's colliery, located at Primrose, a mile and a half west o1 MinerSvillc.
 A gang of men had been lowered to the foot of the slope and were separating tc their work in different parts of the mine when the fire was discovered near the foot of he airshaft.
 The alarm was immediately given an' means at once taken to subdue the flames before they gained too much headway.
 This is the same colliery which was flooded on April 20 by the bursting in of z body of water, by which ten miners were drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
AT THE LAUNDRY.
The Evils Which Are Wrought by Now.
 fangled Machinery.


 This time it is not chlorine. Our read CTS will remember that year or so ago we assailed the use in some laundries of this destructive chemical, and urged reliance in soap and water instead.
 We suggested that laundries which should abandon injurious agencies and make the fact known would find profit in the pot.
 laundryman, an able champion of his sinful tribe, wrote us a response. He said that they all used chlorine, some carefully; that little of it was not bad, and that it would be difficult, if not impossible to wash coal-heavers' shirts with soda and water. We agreed with him all through, but suggested that the garments of the extra dirty occupations and those worn a month might still be given over to chlorine, while the linen of the rest of mankind should be washed with soap and water. Some laundries now advertise that they do business on the soap-and-water basis exclusively.
 Now the laundryman who maketh haste to get rich has introduced ma chine which irons shirt bosoms. This machine is a veritable car of Jugger- naut, for it has no regard for what goes under it. It strains and stretches the fair fabric of the shirt, then jumps upon it, and To! it's shape has departed.
 The shirt which had been constructed with so much care, and which fitted so nicely, now bulges away from the chest like the tin armor of a stage knight; the neck band is larger than the collar which is to encircle it, and tho graceful curve has been so widened and distorted that the top of the bosom threatens the wearer with instant de- canitation.=Men'sO Outfitter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
CONVICT BURKE DEAD.
He Was Sent Up for Life for Implicati
 in the Cronin Murder.

He Was Sent Up for Life for Implication
 in the Cronin Murder.
 JOLIET, H., Dec. 10.-Martin Burke convict No. 45, who was received here Jan. IA, 1890, with Patrick O'Sullivan and Dan Coughlin for the murder of Dr. Cronin in the Carlson cottage in Chicago, died in the prison hospital last night of consumption.
 He was admitted to the hospital Sept. 20. He made no confession, but on the contrary protested his innocence to the last.
 Of the three men given life sentence for the murder of Dr. Cronin, Daniel Cough lin is the only one now alive, Patrick O'Sullivan having succumbed to consump tion six months ago.
 Burke is the 14th person connected witt the Cronin trial who has died since that famous case ended.
 When the news of his coming death was made public last month every known means was resorted to to secure con fession which would lift the blood-staineC curtain from the Cronin mystery and re veal the inner workings of the deadly con spiracy in all the hideous detail
 He always maintained, however, tha his sentence was an unjust one and tha it did not lie in his power to place th crime on those who should be burdenet with it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
AFTER 33 YEARS.
Mrs. Polly Frisch Pardoned from Prisor
 by Gov. Flower.

Mrs. Polly Frisch Pardoned from Prison
 by Gov. Flower.
 ALBANY, N. Y., Dec. 10.-Gov. Flower has pardoned Polly Frisch, who in 1859 was indicted in Genesee county for killing her husband and two children by poisoning the,n with arsenic.
 Four trials were had, upon the last of which she was convicted and sentenced to be executed.
 An application was made to Gov. Nor gan for clemency. He caused an investi- gation to be made by an expert, who re ported that the prisoner was insane, and her sentence was thereupon commuted to imprisonment for life.
 She was at first sent to the prison at Sing Sing but afterwards was transferred to the Kings County Penitentiary and has now served an imprisonment of more than thirty-three years.
 Dr. Homer l.. Bartlett has assured the governor that she is now sane and her friends are ready to give her a home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
A WONDERFUL TALE
An Almost Unparalleled Case
 Of Suffering.
From a Pit of Abject Dark
 ness and Despair.
Emerged Again Into the Sunlight
 Saved

The best writers during all the ages were with eloquent pens, depicted the awful mental suffering of hopelessness and darkest despair. Dante, De Quincy and others painted in never to be forgot ten shades of sombre blackness the mind uttered devoid of hope, wretched with lost courage, Respondent, disheartened.
 But in real life we have never heard a more heartfelt tale of suffering, men, tai and physical, than that told us by most estimable lady, Mrs J. P. Swift, who lives at 27S9 Washington St, Boston, Mass. --.-.,..-
 "Four years ago." she said, ''I was in position of complete physical and nervous prostration, had but little ap- petite, severe indigestion, stomach dis tended with gas, constipation, palpita- tion of the. heart, sleeplessness, pain in back of the neck and base of the brain, and was so nervous. and Respondent that life was burden.
 ''As a result of this condition, other weaknesses peculiar to- my sex, fell upon me, until I was utterly wretched.
 After much medical treatment and constant failure, was induced to try Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rem edy. It was in a faint-hearted way and with little hope, but I soon began to sleep better, my digestion improved, the
 
 I gradually gained strength until felt as if had been extricated from pit of abject darkness and dispair and emerged into the sunlight!
 "Dr Greene's Nervura blood and blood and nerve remedy saved me! Very many of my friends to whom I have re- commended the remedy, can attest to ! to similar results in their own cases. AN. A- Ut is truly a wonderful medicine and might well be called the "Woman's Friend"
 It is in fact that the sick are despairing. How many thousand of sufferers there are who, from repeated failutes to find relief, lack courage, become Respondent and almost lose all hope of ever getting anything to cure them .4YaS AAnd yet if they will use this remark able medicine, which is purely vegetable and harmless and can be procured at any druggists, how soont will their gloom and despair be turned to hope and joy Mrs Swift has recommended it to great many of her friends whoI have been cured, and it will cure you if you will use it.
 l Itis by no means a simple patent IL die ne. but is the marvellous discovery of specialist eminent in the treatment of nervous and chronic diseases, Dr. Greene, of 35 West 14th Street, New | York. The.doctor also gives to all the privilege of consulting shim free ot charge, and any who desire can call up on him or write him a description of the l case,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10

BILLS for the repeal of the obnoxious laws authorizing the employment f United States deputy marshals sand election supervisors at the polls, have been introduced in the house and senate, although it is not expected that the re- publican senate will be willing to de- prive the democratic congress of the honor of wiping these laws from the statute books. Still the introduction of the bills at this time is an evidence of democratic good intentions that will be appreciated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
BOUGHT BY A SYNDICATE.
Brooklyn Street Railroads Passing. IntG
 Control of One Corporation.

Brooklyn Street Railroads Passing Into
 Control of One Corporation.
 BROOKLYN, N. Y., Dec. 10,-It is re- ported that a syndicate, with a cash capi- tai of $22, 900, ,000, has already secured control of the Brooklyn City Railroad company, which operates dozen or more lines, for $1O,O00, 900. The syndicate is also said to be negotiating for the Frank lin and Dekalb avenue lines.
 If the syndicate is successful it will re organize with a stock of 9,OOO, OOO
 The parties in the syndicate are said tc be Chris Magee of Pittsburg, the Arbuck les, certain Pennsylvania railroad officials the estate of William L. Scott, William c. Whitney; Drexel, Morgan & Co.,, J. & w. Seligman, Belmont & Co.,, Nathan Phelps, and the First National Bank O New York City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10

Archbishop Katzer of Milwaukee does not agree with Monsignor Satolli's in- dorsement of the Fairbault School Sys- tenn.
 Morris F. Tyler, a leading lawyer of New Haven, Conn.,, has been elected Pro- lessor of Jurisprudence in the Yale Law School.
 The heirs of Albert Guntrup, who was killed in the Ravenns, N. Y., disaster, July 8, 1891, have settled with the Erie company for $3, 900.
 The Yale football eleven were the guests of H. H. Higginson of Harvard, at a dinner in Boston last night in company with the Harvard team.
 Samuel H. Crane, proprietor of the Elliot House in New Haven, Conn.,, is dead. He was well-known in hotel and theatrical circles all over the country. The passenger steamer General struck upon Swallow Rock in the Athens channel opposite Hudson, N. Y., Thursday evening and narrowly escaped a frightful accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
Our Fall and Winter Stuck
Of Clothing for Men Boys and Children is ready for Your
 Inspection.

We want your trade and in order to get 1t have made prices low to please everybody. No fancy prices with us. We will give you the best for the least money as our prices are far below others.
 Try us before you purchase your cloth ing for the cold weather and you will surely be convinced that the best end cheapest place IS at the
 Boston Clothing Store, No 11B East Nah St}set,
 St PatTick's Block.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
PARKhuRST 10 RYRNEs.
The Clergyman Again Scores New York
 Police Superintendent.

Police Superintendent.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-Dr Parkhurst has given out statement in reply to Super intendent Byrnes in which he says:
 'In his latest statement Mir. Byrr.H jumps from vituperation to theology. if possible he is worse theologian than he Is Police Superintendent. There is such a thing as the gospel and there is such a thing as the law. Both are good when kept distinct, but both are spoiled Dy being mixed.
 ''The gospel requires us to deal leniently with sinners. MT. Byrnes deals leniently with sin, which is another matter. His business is to take iniquity and make it execrable in the public estimation; which is exactly what he is not doing and has not the slightest idea of doing.
 "His business is to make law majestic. He makes it contemptible. He plays with infractions of it, and, unless the March grand jury were utterly at fault, he stands at the head of a department that coins wealth ont of the very vices it is consti- tuted to suppress.
 "We cannot have an effective police de- partment until the animated head of it is moral inspiration to the force.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
O. & M. T. MALoNEY, PRoPRIEToRs.
 oFFIcE-2o7 South Main Street.

THERE is some difference of opinion as to whether Senator Fryes bill providing for a comprehensive system of com mercial enmity to Canadian interests is bluff made at the request of the ad- ministraton, or whether it really en- bodies the senator's sentiments on the subject. The agitation about that old treaty with England, prohibiting war ships on the great lakes, is in the same category.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The expected strike of the Savannah, Florida & Western railroad engineers has been averted.
 The Presbyterian women of Cincinnati are overwhelming Professor Smith with flowers during his heresy trial.
 South Dakota, Northern Nebraska and Western Iowa are suffering from scarcity of coal due to the recent blizzard. The Grand Trunk Railways property at Rockland, Me, has been attached for S325,0O0 supposed to be for the State tax.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
False EcOnomy

s practiced by people Iwho buy inferior articles of food because gcheaper than standard goods. Infants are entitled to the best food obtainable. It is fact that the Gail Borden "Eagle" Brand Con densed Milk is the best infant food.j Your grocer and druggist keep it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
Horses and Cattle Perish.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 10.-The large barn of Finlayson, Bonstield & Co., was burned to the ground at an early morning hour A valuable horse and colt, twelve head of cattle and fifteen hogs perished in the flames
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
Bookkeeping

Has been added to the curriculum at Miss A. J. Knights Typewriting and Shorthand School in Lilley block. Many graduates are occuying good positions, and there is constant demand for type writers, stenographers and bookkeepers Open every day, except Saturday, from g to 12 a. m. and 1:3O to 3:3O p. m. Also from to 9 p. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
Cotton Factories Booming.

AUGUSTA, Ga., Dec. 10.-There is a large advance in the cotton factory stocks in Augusta. Some of the securities have ad vanced as much as $20 share in the last two weeks. The big boom in cotton is the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
Held Up by HighWaXmen.

PAssA1c, N. J., Dec. 1O.-James Wynne and Henry Train of this place, while on the way home last night from Jersey City, were held up by highwaymen. The robbers compelled them to surrender their money and valuables at the pistols point. The highwaymen escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10

A DIAMOND wedding anniversary is a rarity, but Ira and Hannah Crampton Ward, of New Haven, Vt, have spent seventy-fve years of married life to- gether, and the event was duly ccle- brated recently. Nine of their ten chil- drcn are living, and six were present. Four of their grandchildren were pres. ent, and five of their twentyfour great grandchildren. MT. Ward was born April Q, 170O, and Mrs. Ward was born October II, 179S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
Chilli Will Now Protect Our Sailors.

VALPARAISO, Dec 10.-The authorities intend to take every precaution to protect the sailors of the white squadron of the United States when they are on shore. An extra police guard will be on duty at the low portion of the town where loafers and unemployed sailors resort.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10

ONE of the handsomest notes issued by the United States treasury is the new five hundred dollar note recently turned out. Gen. w. T. Sherman's DOT. trait graccs the face of it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
< Cook Fatally Burned.

NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 1O.-Mrs. Nellie Sullivan, a widow, night cook at Me Neney's restaurant, was fatally burned at midnight While throwing grease on the fire, her clothing caught, burning her in d horrible manner. Her hair was burned off and she was terribly burned about the body and back.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10
A New Power Company Formed

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Dec 10.-A com pany, with S1,000,0OO capital, has been formed to construct @ dam across the Housatonic river between Oxford and Monroe or Newton, for the purpose of creating an immense water power which, in turn, is to be used in the generation of electricity for power purposes at long dis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-10

SIX brothers of the Frost family al Kansas City own the following lot ot odd names: Jack Frost, Winter Frost, White Frost, Cold Frost; Early Frost and Snow Frost.