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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
The American l.anguage.

A language belongs to those who
know best how to use it, how to bring
out all its resources, how to make It.
search its Golfers round for the pithy
or canorous phrase that suits the need
and they who can do this have always
been in a pitiful minority. Let us be
thankful, writes James Russell Lowell
in Harper's Magazine, that we have a
right to it, but let us set up no claim to
vulgarize 1t. The English of Abraham
Lincoln was so good not because he
learned it in Illinois, but because he
learned it of Shakespeare and Milton
and the Bible. the constant companions
of his leisure. And how perfect it was
in its homely dignity, its quiet strength,
the unerring aim with which 1t struck
once nor needed to strike more! The
language is alive here, and will grow.
Let us do all we can with it but debase
it. Good taste may not be necessary to
salvation or to success in life, but 1t is
one of the most powerful factors OF
civilization. AS a people we have q
larger share Of 1t and more widely dis
tributed than 1, at least, have found
elsewhere. but as a nation we seem to
lack 1t altogether. Our coinage Is
ruder than that of any country of equal
pretensions, our paper money is tilthily
infectious, and the engraving on it, me-
chemically perfect as it is, makes of
every bank note missionary Of barbar-
ism. This should mako us cautious of
trying our hand in the same fashion on
the circulating medium of thought
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
NICOLA ASKS FORGIVENESS.
Elizabsth's Erring Pastor Anxious {
Make Restitution.

ELIZABETH, N. j., Aug 1.-The Rev.
Nathaniel Nioolai, the former pastor of
the First German Presbyterian Church of
this city, who disappeared sudden
ly two months ago after forging three
checks here and who returned Saturday
night, says that he came back to seek for
giveness and make restitution, If possible.
He called at the residence of Mr.. Henry
Pfarrer, the treasurer of the church,
whose name he had forged, and begged
to be forgiven. Mr.. Pfarrer, Ii is under
stood, is loath to forgive Nicolai, who, in
addition to forging his name, borrowed
several hundred dollars from him.
When Nicolai left Elizabeth he went to
Oakland, Cal, he says, where he CHANGED
to meet the Rev. B. Fay Mills, who was
conducting a series of revival meetings
Mr.. Mills knew of his wrongdoing and
urged him to return and seek forgiveness.
Mr.. Mills at the same time wrote to sew
eral of the clergymen of the Elizabeth
Presbytery, who recently, after trial,
deposed the absconding pastor from the
church, suggesting that if Nicolai return
ed he be assisted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

COLORADO is usually thought Of only
as mining state, but with the success
and spread Of irrigation she is pushing
to the front as a fruit-producing state
A very large crop Of the most luscious
watermelons in the countryois raised in
Colorado, and the product is of such i'm
portance that Watermelon day is spe-
cial holiday all over the eastern portion
of the state; the governor usually at
tends the festivities at the watermelon
growing center, and excursionists at
tend in thousands. This year Colorado
has produced 1900, 900 quarts of straw
berries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

SQUIRREL hunts on the roundup
plan, after the manner of the jackrab-
bit hunts in the Dakotas, are becoming
very popular in Washington state. A
party is formed, and either works as
one band or divides into two sections,
the section bringing in the fewest tails
paying a forfeit of a dinner. At a
squirrel hunt few days ago in the vi
cinity of Teloa party Of eleven per
sons brought In over nine hundred
squirrel tails as the result of the days
sport
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
The Verdict in the Mitchell Case.

MEMPHIS, Aug. 1.-The verdict of in
sanity rendered by the jury in the trial of
Alice Mitchell for the murder of Freda
Ward meets with general approval here,
and the recommendation that the girl be
confined in an asylum, as she is believed
to be too dangerous to be at large, salts
fies those who were skeptical as to her
being of unsound mind. 1t is likely that
Miss Mitchell will not be taken to Bolivar
before the latter part of the week Lille
Johnson, her alleged accomplice, will
probably never be tried. She is said to be
dying of consumption.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
| GREAT FEDERATION
All the Railroad Labor Associ.
atoms to Combine.
THE CONVENTIONAL wILkEsBARRE.

Engineers, Firemen. Switchmen and
Near Future Western Men Unit for
COnsolidntiOn-Opposi in the East.
WLKEsBARRE, Pa, Aug. As the re-
suit Of the convention yesterday of repre-
sentatives Of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Enginee rs, Brotherhood of Firemen,
the Switchm ems Mutual Aid Association,
and the Order of Railway Telegraphers
and Ladies' Auxiliary, it is almost
certain that these orders will in a short
time be merged into one federation, thus
making the strongest association of work
men ever organized.
The largest delegations were present
from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey and Delaware. The west was poorly
represented.
The morning session was secret and held
in the armory. The object of the conven-
ton was stated, namely, to discuss the
advisability of consolidating the orders
under one head. 1t is said that the
scheme was favorably received by all and
will be put into effect in very short
time. The engineers in the Western
States are almost a unit for consolida-
ton.
There is some opposition among the en-
gineers in the East, who do not like the
idea of being called out on strike when
the brakemen or telegraphers have diff
Guilty with their employers, but the oppo-
sition of the Eastern men, 1t is said, will
be overcome without difficulty.
The session was harmonious. Addresses
were made by G. w. Wilson of Phillips
burg, N. j., Grand Chairman of the Griev-
ance Committee of the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Firemen on the Reading system,
G. H. Wilkins of Chicago, Assistant
Grand Chairman of the Railroad Conduc-
tors Association; A. B. Mcmahon of Buff
falo, Chairman of the Order of Railway
Telegraphers.
In the afternoon a public meeting was
held, at which 1000 people were present
Master Workman Powderly delivered a
20 minute speech. He said it was. the
duty Of railroaders to unite under one
head. In unity there was strength. The
railroads unite and pool their interests
They do it for their own protection. Their
employees ought to have the same privi-
lege. If workingmen don't protect them
selves nobody else will.
Powderly denounced the Pinkerton men,
Carnegie & Company. He was loudly APP
plauded.
Mayor Nichols also delivered a speech.
Father McAndres. a Catholic priest, spoke
in favor of moderation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

BY a singular coincidence the last
meeting of the committee of the
court of common council appointed
to confer with the horse rail-
road officials in the matter of substitute
ing electricity for horses as a motive
power, is held on the day fixed for final
action on the petition by the council.
Up to this writing no information could
be obtained by the DEMOCRAT as to the
nature of the proposition which City At
torney Burpee has prepared, and
the text of the Horse Railroad COM
pany's proposition, also, has been with
held from the public. This is not as it
should be. We are all interested in this
matter and should be given an oppor-
tuuity of discussing it before so valu-
able a privilege is given away. The
DEMOCRAT would suggest that final
action by the council be deferred for
two weeks or a month after the COM
mittee's report is received. There is no
need of hurry. Let the matter be ar
gued in the light of reason and justice.
1t is question, as we have said before,
into which politics should not enter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

WASHINGTON, Aug lit is stated at
the Navy Department that Rear Admiral
Harmony, in command of the China sta
ton, will within a few days order the U.
S. S. Alliance to return to the United
States. The crew of the Alliance have
about served out their time of enlistment,
and the vessel, on her return to San Fran
cisco, will be put out of commission.
Nothing is known at the Navy Depart
ment about the Alliance being unsea-
worthy, as the result of her being ashore
ON the breakwater at Yokahoma.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
She Will be Called "Brooklyn."

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-Secretary Tracy
will give the name Of Brooklyn" to tn e
new armored cruiser recently authorized
by Congress. This vessel will be very
similar to the New York. The new ship
will have little higher free board than
the New York, but will not differ much
from her otherwise. The Bureau of Con
struction is already at work upon the
Brooklyn and the additional battleship,
and it is expected that appropriations will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
cool WEATHER AGAIN.
The Average Temperature During the Hot
Wave Exceeded All Records

Wave Exceeded All Records
New YoRK. Aug. 1.-With the mer
curry ranging from 81 to 20 this morning,
life is again bearable Last night it was
cold enough to make light overcoat
comfortable. The average temperature
for the eight days during which the hot
all previous records.
One hundred and sixty bodies were re-
ceived at the Morgues since the beginning
of the hot spell.
This is the daily record: Sunday, g.;
Monday, 81; Tuesday, 10; Wednesday, IS;
Thursday, 81; Friday, 81; Saturday, 80.
1t Is a curious fact that as compared
with excessively hot periods in past years,
the number of deaths among the unknown
which are the result of heat prostrations
is unusually small.
The number of deaths reported at the
Bureau of Vital Statistics for the twenty
four hours ending at 6 p. m Saturday
was $50. This is the largest mortality
for one day in twenty years Not since
1879 has there been such a high mortality
for one day.
In that year there were 300 deaths in
one day. The next highest number of
deaths was ON July 10 of this year, when
26O were reported. The deaths for the
WON AuAlOCICo 1y3Of 1AIS Is also Uue
largest number of deaths in one week
since the week ending July 6, 1872, when
l ,591 persons died in this city.
The next greatest number of deaths for
one week was duringa the prevalence of
the grip in the week ending Jan. II, 1890,
when the number of persons who died was
1,424.
OF the SOL persons who died during
the week ending July 6, 1879, 212 were
killed by sunstroke. There were 80
deaths from sunstroke during the past
week in this city.
Over in Brooklyn the loss of life and
prostration from the heat was unprece-
IDENTIFY large. OF the thirty-two prostra-
tions reported by the police Saturday
twenty -one resulted fatally. The hos
pital in the City of Churches are over
crowded and the ambulance attendants and
horses are worn out from constant work
light and day throughout the entire
week.
of the Williamsburg sugar refineries dur
ing the past week have exceeded 500. But
two of the large sugar houses are in full
operation.
The Havemeyer establishment employs
nearly ], 400 men. Of these more than
400, or nearly 80 per cent, have been
carried out since the coming of the hot
wave.
The Brooklyn sugar refinery employs
about 450 men. OF these between
seventy and seventy-five were compelled
to quit work.
The humble rof deaths during the week
from heat in Jersey City, Hoboken and
Newark, especially the latter city, ex-
ceeded any other weeks record in many
years
At Baltimore, Md, there were Ats
deaths during the past week. The num-
Der of deaths for the corresponding week
of 1891 was 207. Never before in the his
tory of the city have there been so many
deaths during the same period of time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
AN ELECTRIC CAR HELD UP.
Help Arrives Before the Highwaymen &c
ANY Money!,

Help Arrives Before the Highwaymen Get
Amy Money.
PATERSON, Aug. IA car on the Cen
trail Electric Railroad was held up by six
members of the Creame gang last even
ing.
They stopped the car on the road lead
ing from Passaic to this city. They over
powered the conductor and cut off the
electric current. There were only two
passengers on the car, and they rushed
for help. When help arrived the roughs
beat retreat.
One of the gang, William Walsh, was
captured and put in Jail. The police are
on the track of the rest of the gang The
gang failed to get any money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
Medals for Distinguished Ju rlsts,

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. /. Two hand.
some gold medals containing 500 worth
of pure gold each, have just been struck
at the mint in this city. They were de-
signed by Charles E. Barber, chief engra-
yer at the mint, upon an order from the
American Bar Association, and will be
presented to two of the most eminent iu-
rists and law refOrmers of the century
Hon. David Dudley Field, of New York,
and the Earl of Selbourne, of the English
bar-for distinguished services in advanc-
ing the science of Jurisprudence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
Massachusetts Labor Party.

BosToN, Aug. 1.-The Socialist Labor
Party has nominated full State ticket,
John Orvis, who was a co-worker with
Wendell Phillips and William Lloyd Gar
rison in the Anti Slavery movement, lie
the candidate for Governor. For more
than so years he has been active as a
writer and agitator. The State Commit
tee puts the labor vote in the State at from
$1,000 to 10000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
BUacoED $500 cHIcAGoANs.:
They Thought They Were Investing, Hut
Were Only Getting Swindled

CHICAGO, Aug. Twenty five hun
dred persons living in Chicago and vicin-
ity allege that they have been swindled
out of $50, 900 by James L. Strauss, for
mer newspaper man. Strauss got tired
of assignments about a year ago and Or
gained the Peoples Investment Com
pany." Ten warrants were sworn out
against him and his partners last night
for fraud and ENLIGHTENMENT.
He offered to pay 80 and 40 per cent. for
the use of small sums for short period
The only security was certificate show
ing the victim were entitled to a certain
sum at a stated period.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
Rrickmakinx Season to Close.

KINGSTON, N. Y, Aug. There are
that the brickmaking season
along the Hudson river will come to a
sudden close Some of the yards at New
Windsor and other points have already
shut down. The brickyards all have
their sheds about full, there having been
enough brick made to supply the demand
until next spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

A PATENT has recently been issued
for this hair tonic:" Oil of onions, oil
Of cabbage, oil of parsley, borax, sui
phur, sugar of lead, aqua ammonia,
salt, alcohol and bay rum. Hair that
won't revive on an application Of this
''tonic" must be past all hope.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
Almshouse Flred nv IigD,n,rr.

WILMINGTON, Del, Aug. The County
Almshouse at Georgetown, Sussex county,
was struck by lightning Saturday even.
ing and destroyed by fire. Four of the
inmates are reported to have persisted in
the building. The loss will be about
$40, 600 Insurance partial. The storm
was the most terrific that has visited Sus-
<ax county this season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
Prince George and Princess MARY.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-'Land and Water
says the report of the engagement of the
Duke of York, son of the Prince of Wales,
and heir presumptive to the British
throne, and Princess Victoria of .Schles-
wig -Holstein, is untrue. The betrothal of
the Duke to the Princess May, daughter
of the Duke of Teck, who was betrothed
to the Duke of Clarence and Avondale at
the time of the latters death, will be
officially announced soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
yankee Dan" sullivan in New York

FALL RIVER, Mass. Aug. 1.-Messrs.
Faulkenberg, Richardson and Rich, Off
GERS of the steamer Pilgrim, Fall River
line, report to police that they have seen
fugitive "Yanke Dam Sullivan, who Is
wanted in Providence for the murder of
Mr.. Haswell. He was walking up West
street, New York shortly before the boat
left for this city. All three men are we'll
acquainted with the suspected man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
For "A Monster bicycle Tournament.

AsBURY PARK, N. j., Aug. 1.-The
Asbury Park Wheelmen have completed
arrangements for a monster bicycle tour
namedt to be held on their new grounds
here on August 8 and 6, The entries for
the different races include many of the
crack riders of this country, Arthur A.
Zimmerman, the worlds champion, being
entered for several of the events.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
Eastward Movement of Grain.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 1.-The east
ward movement of flour and grain from
the west through Buffalo for the month
of July shows an increase of sos, 1874 bbls,
of flour and 6,567 1851 bushels of grain,
estimating flour as wheat, as compared
with the same month last year. The i'm
ports OF grain since opening of navigation
were ~, 500, 918 bushels as compared with
AZ, 24O, 697 in the same period last year.
and are the largest on record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
MIR. Gladstons's Illness.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The report that Mr.
Gladstone had been taken suddenly ill
threw the Liberals into Il state of conster-
nation. Inquiries regarding Mr.. Glad
illness, brought out the informa
ton that the coming premier had been
attacked with u severe chill, but that he
would likely be around all right in day
or SO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

Indigestion and constipation are cured
very quickly by DR. Hale's Household Tea,
the great blood purifier and nerve tonic.
Sold by r. O. Partree, 40 & l66 Bank
street.
You cannot invest 20 or 80 cents any
better than to take home with You bottle
of DIR Hals's Household Cough Cure. Sold
BY r, @, PATtree, ~ Il roo Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

PHILADELPHIA bicyclists are having a
hard time of 1t. 1t is proposed to re-
strict them to a speed Of six miles an
hour, bar them from the pavements,
compel them to take out q license and
20 carry an alarm bell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
Think. It VIII BE Declared invalid.

NEW YORK, Aug 1.-Senator John O.
Spooner, of Wisconsin, is in this city He
gives it as his optimism that the apportion-
ment bill passed by the New York Legis-
lature will be declared invalid, and that
the fall election will be held without
change In the boundary lines Of the As
sembly districts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

THE only dental colleges in this coun-
try that admit women are those of
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Ann Arbor.
MrHe. Hirschfeldt. who was dentist to
the family of the late Emperor William,
was graduated from the first named in
mkitntiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
The AmerIcan victim Of th. Axa,an...

HINGHAM, Mass, Aug 1.-The Ameri-
can who was reported by cable as having
been killed by an avalanche while crossing
the Grundenwald Glacier at Interlaken.
Switzerland, was Mr.. John Augustus
Robbins, brother of James H. Robbins of
this place. He was 81 years old, and a
member OF the firm of o. w. Bullock s.
Co., of Springfield, Mass, mann
facturers of matchmaking tools. He
leaves no family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

In the remaining 149 towns repre-
sentation remains as before.
New Haven, Conn, July 26, 1899.
49, CLINTON B. DAVIS, Chairman.
J. II. SwARTwoUT, Secretary.
1Waterbury elected delegates to the
state convention last April.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

The Chicago Times suggests that the
idle men in this country, who want
work, could be very profitably employ ed
on system of national and state stone
roads,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01

DR. Hale's Household Ointment is q posi-
tive specific for pneumonia. 1t cures when
all else fails. Sure cure for neugalgia.
Sold by r O. Partree, 48 & 766 Bank
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
FRED OEARTZ.

Oven Furnace and Chimney builder. "him
neys cleaned and repaired. PlasterinG ROOT
painting etc. Boiler setting speciality.
sis nAsT MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
BEEF JUMPS.
The w orkiin gina n
Must Keep His
Eyes Open.

The wholesale prices of beef
has advanced 9 cents a pound,
but this is no reason why you
should not get the lowest
prices.
Housekeepers who want to
make dollar go as far as pos
sible, we invite you to pay us a
call.
Beef, Veal, Lamb and Pro
visions we sell at the smallest
living margin. Don't forget
the peoples benefit market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-08-01
Real Estate at Real bargain.

The following property will be sold on easy
terms: The Erwin property on Vine street,
consisting of one dwelling house and four build
ing lots a. feet front by leo feet Deep good ioca-
ton. and a special bargain; two houses ON Nerth
street; four family house on Kingsbury street:
nice home on Abbott avenue; good business
blocks near Center SQuare;on South Main street.
block with three stories, also four houses.s a
cheap home on Ridge street; 8 pleasant homes
on North Main street. also three family house,
modern improvements with good barn, rents
block and house on High street; new house
on Nevill street, will be sold cheap; q beautiful
houses on Chapel street, brick block lately built
and one family house with one or more build-
ing lots, fronting on three streets Money loaned
and loans wanted on fret mortgage. For further
information call or addI MS j. S. Fay's Real Rs
tate. Loan and collecting otice. No Is South Main
street. up stairs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-14
THE RAILROADS.
NEWS NOTES GATHERED FROM
MANY SOURCES.
Personal Mention of Railway Omcials.
Description of a Sliding Railway
for the Worlds Fair
A Sliding Railway.

A sliding railway is to be one of the
features of the Worlds Fair. The mo-
tive power is water. The train being pro-
PEELED over the steel plates on cars resting
on cast-iron boxes, technically called
skates, " between which and the plates is
forced thin film of water, preventing fric-
ton as the train glides along on the plates
The cars are extremely light, the steadi-
ness OF motion and the absence of strain
making such construction possible 1t is
claimed that with this system both the
starting and stopping of trains can be eff
1ected more rapidly than with steam rail-
ways.
The mechanical arrangement of the mo-
tive power is quite complex. a main is laid
either alongside or under the rails, contain
ing water under pressure, the pressure be-
ing supplied by stationary engines placed at
intervals along the line. This main. which
is provided TO convey the water for pro-
polling purpose, has a number of accumu-
laters. At the end of each of these vessels
are attached vertical discharging pipes,
called propelers. The propellers are car
ried above the level of the rail, so that they
will discharge the water horizontally in the
direction OF the train as it proceeds. Under
meath each carriage is fixed a rectilinear
turbine or bucket rack which receives the
direct impact of water discharged by the
propellers. and imparts motion to the train.
This turbine has two rows of buckets, one
above tho other, the angles Of their webs
being set in opposite directions in order 10
give forward or backward motion to the
train.
The speed OF the train depends entirely
On the pressure given from the stationary
eng nes- The number of propellers to each
line on rail depends on the minimum length
CT trains anc on the steepness of the gradi-
ent. The propeller is opened automatically
oy Lever ct the head OF the train. 50 that
On level line there IS always one propeller