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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09
a Stream Returning to Its Source.


Since the year 1907 the march of labor
has been westward in America. An army
of new arrivals has swept steadily across
the continent, farther and farther into
western wilds and unsubdued lands.
Now for the first time in our history the
tide is reversed. An army of labor is
marching from the west eastward, in
hope of securing work and food. 1t is
one of the most pathetic and impressive
spectaCleS witnessed in this country in a
generation. In freight trains, in box
cars. they come, unemployed miners and
workingmen from the silver states. At
stations where they stop the railroad
company that forwards them gratuitous-
ly sometimes feeds them, at other times
generous private citizens do so and again
city authorities. At Sedalia, No, the
people with characteristic American big
heartedness fed one regiment of the re-
turning army on bologna sausage. ice
water and bread. That they did not
have cholera after this feast shows a
very good state of health indeed in the
United States.
The American people east and west
have their hands full in feeding the IN
employed and their families this sum-
mer In various instances generous pri-
vate individuals have given up their own
summer pleasures, even a trip to the
Worlds fair, in order to help the hun
CRY. 1t is right. and fortunate is coun-
try where those who have food share il
SO bountifully with those who have not.
1t will he a strong pull and long one
10 provide all those who are out of work
with employment in the east. That part
Of the country has at all times more la
borers than it needs in most lines of in
| dustry. Still the effort must he made
| the responsibility met. Good times will
speedily return in spite of croakers and
| SPECTATORS. Factories will reopen, shops
will rrkindle their fires. and at cost OF
some actual suffering and many heart
ache and disappointment the army Of
workmcn that migrated the wrong way
will be absorbed into the employed ranks
The worst feature of the exodus ant
Of the shutting down of industries viii
be the creation of host of tramps. Tot
many Of the unemployed, having had 1
taste Of being supported without work
may make up their minds to continu,
that kind of life. There were men VIII,
never did a stroke of labor after the Obi,
river flood in 1884 because they wer,
supported by charity for some time fol
lowing that disaster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

The perpetual advantage Of an easy
grade should be secured at the begin
ming. Straight lines arc best and on like
grades are cheapest; it is economy, how
ever, to secure easy grades at the expense
of straight lines where such grade is
otherwise understandable, because the per
petual advantage to all users of the road
more than offsets the disadvantage 10 the
land owner from i'll shapen fields.
Capacious middle blind drains in all
roads will dry the soil in summer and
minimize the damage by frost i'll winter,
Side drains should never be omitted.
If natural soil of road be arched at
center, its drainage will be easier.
All stones liable to disintegrAte the
road surface should be rejected.
Comparatively large cost is uuavoid-
able. Cheaply made roads will prove the
most expensive roads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09
A1Ikind. of sticknins.

The stickliu cuTric" has been given a
push forward 10y the introduction of
some especially catchy designs. Gown
ing character will he as fully expressed
this season in madrmoisrlle's stickpins
rs in any other article Of attire. Knots
of rope carried ONT in enamel may pune
tuatc the shirt front IF the yachting
suit. The girl who fishes will adopt
hid"ou~ly unique >ircim"nso f cells. crabs,
sea spiders. etc. ntvut,vS L. trlI.is and
crrquyt may, Nhltii pretty funcl,,s in the
form If rarY,',,~ and InalletS crossed in
pairs with a.,,r.IauyluE balls. while
full lr, - auI ,,,uin- ~Ickpn frivol,
reveal Glt!-. l.Hr knots. hearts love
darts and blossoms in =,,d and silver
with 5ywvl a'uJdlu%.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

The presidents message is character
istic of the man. There is no beating
about the bush. 1t hews to the line and
in few words urges the repeal of the
obnoxious Sherman law. President
Cleveland has always feared the result
of the purchasing clause of the Sherman
act. He has lost no opportunity to
state his sentiments on the subject,
clearly and without straddling, even
during last years campaign, when a
word from him bringing hope to the
adherents of silver would have won
him votes in the silver states, which
appeared during the canvass to hold the
balance of power. His message is but a
reiteration of former declarations.
If people are of the opinion that the
Sherman bill will be abolished without
great struggle we fear they will be
disappointed. While canvass shows
that the president has an apparent ma
jority of both houses of congress at his
back, the silver men are considerable in
number and terribly in earnest. They
will try with all their power to prevent
tho repeal of the purchasing clause,
unless something quite as favorable to
the white metal be enacted in its stead.
If congress accomplishes the object for
which it was called together in sixty
days it will be quite an expeditions job.
In the meantime partisan politics
should be forgotten. In remedying the
present situation there should be no
democrats and no republicans. 1t is
truly a condition that confronts US and
until confidence is restored party poll
tics should give way to the greater issue.
the preservation of the nations credit.
1t is gratifying to note that business is
taking an upward turn. Stocks and
bonds which ten days ago went begging
are rapidly climbing back to the points
they held before the panic. European
gold is coming into the country and the
future looks bright. There is bound tc
be a reaction and il the mills of Water
bury are not running nights before the
snow flies, to make up for lost time
the DEMOCRAT is no prophet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

the bent from corner to corner two
inch plank, so that it will strike all five
timbers, and if one plank Is not long
enough splice on another.
"Fasten the diagonal plank in place,
driving two spikes at every intersection
of brace, post, cap and sill. 1t makes a
better job to spike second brace on the
opposite side of the bent, but this re
QuireS considerable work and is uuucCrs-
sary. Slide the bent down the bank into
the water and tow or pole into such a
position that the end which is to form
the mudsill shall be in the middle Of the
stream and parallel with the current
Then sink the mudSlll end 10y plliuS on
rocks or old iron and drive down two
heavy iron bars or stout wooden stakes
to prevent kicking ont silrwise. At thus
point n light hand tackle would come i'll
nicely, and if We are lucky enough to
have one We can faSteu il to the cap i'll
the usual manner and up end the bent
holding it from turning clear over by Il
guy line previously fastened IL the cap
and pulling in the opposite direction. Ii
the tackle is wanting, then IA square lift
with lot Of men and plkrpol,> as Ill
olden times will enable Us t. de- the
work. AS soon as the bent Is up ended
we lay across the two inch plank FIR floor
joist, spacing them two feet apart with
one end resting on the shore and The
other on the cap. As soon IS This Is
done We lay crosswisc Of the joi-t a rnurS,
of the two inch plank in hand fer Il floor,
after which We can pass over III" Jul-,
and floor from the center Of the lrld,,
to build the second half. This con-. .l,t,.-
the bulk of our temporary hril.,r, hut IL
is well to lay a line OF square timber, 81
a pile of plank over the outside jol~t ut
| each side of the roadway 10 hold down
the floor and act as a wheel guard. and
we shall probably have to grade mp tn,
earth little nj both ends before teams
can pass from the earth roadway on I,
the plank flooring of the bridge"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09
IN THE CASE OF wAsHouTs.
How to Construct a Frame Bent FOunda-
ton For q Temporary Bridge.

tlOu = DAANsEs
"Let US suppose that freshet has swept
away bridge ON one of our well trav-
eled roads," says John n. Ostrom in
Good Roads, "and that the scene of the
washout is one where the banks are too
steep and soft or the water too deep or
all combined to permit of fordlng. The
people will expect US to repair the crossing
at once, so that travel and trade may go
on without the necessity of driving a long
distance around in order 10 reach points
on opposite sides of the stream. You have
been elected TO meet just such an emer-
gency, and it therefore stands You in
hand to inform yourself fully of all the
secrets of the art. The frame bent is the
quickest remedy, and if material is Mt
hand it need take us but a few hours 10
provide crossing over which teams
may pass in safety.
For the sake of having n practical case
let us assume the bridge was 30 feet long
and that the height from bottom of
stream TO surface of roadway Is IS feet.
Now let US look around for some square
| timber, and suppose we find q supply Of
1t II by II inches and II feet long and
| also a lot of two inch plank Is feet long.
With few heavy spikes, hammer, AK
| and saw we are ready for work.
I'VE ought to have at least four men.
If we can get six or eight, it Will hasten
the work, but more than eight cannot
be used to advantage, as they would be
in one anothers way. We begin by lay
ing three of the II foot timbers on the
ground near the edge of the bank. about
four feet apart and parallel to each 9th
er, forming what we shall hereafter call
| posts. We then place against the oppo-
site ends two other timbers. one Of which
we call cap and the other a mudslll.
Now, before going any further with the
work let us add up to see if the height
is going to be all right. y one foot mud
sill. - foot post and one foot cap make
IA feet, and on top of this will come a
one foot joist and two inch floor plank,
making Is feet inches. which is near
enough to the required - feet.
We are now ready 10 toenan the cap
and sill to the ends of the posts, which
being done We will lay dinSonally across
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

The Parent Beat the Train. but He Was
Too Late.


Thanks" said the reverend doctor,
taking the match and lighting the cigar.
This reminds me of another match
Did You ever travel on one Of those.
branch line. independent. g,,-lS-vuu-
please railways: l did once, and thu. mo
notony was varied by Il lovely accident.
As we waited for the conductor nj "a sta
ton (he had stopped off to visit his fam
ily) young couple came aboard in a
hurry. Before long We learned that they
had eloPed and We're bound for a Circ;ll
Green just over the state line. where tho
law didn't call for license and other
delays in marrying. They were greatly
fustered because the irate parent WIS IL
pursuit, but finally the train got away
without the parent appearing. say = D.,
away, and mean that it left the station
but the station. Won know. wasn't any
kind of racer.
Finally the state line was passed ans
the long desired town reached, and IL
we all alighted who do You suppose NJ.
peared: None other than the irate Var
ent. His patient mule hal gone ahead
beaten the train. and there he stool til,
parent, not the mulel. a cuuquv-iu.
hero, ready TO intercept the two. w
found he'd been waiting nearly NJ nan
uteS."
But. doctor" interrupted listener
why didn't Won peri I'm the ceremony
on the train when yoD reached the >r.l-,
line:'
Il did" said the doctor quietly. TIA
was the joke on the parent --ua-I-r'
Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

Ex-Vice President Levi P. Morton
may be assured of the sympathy of the
country in the recent loss through fire
of his great barn and 90 of the finest
Guernsey cattle in the world. Nine
horses and 5000 fowls were also con-
sumed. Breeding Guernseys has been
Mr.. Morton's pet fad. A few of his cows
were in the dairy test at the Worlds
fair. But all the rest, except eight, were
fastened in the barn. The herd was val
ued at SO 200. The fire was either in
cendiary or was caused from a tramp's
pipe. it is supposed. The being who
would deliberately roast to death dumb
animals is not human. He is a monster
Mr.. Morton was a rich man, it is true,
and that may have been an offense in the
eyes of certain present day philosophers,
but the person does not live who charges
that he ever got a dollar otherwise than
in the line of honorable business. More
over, his hand was ever open to the needy.
There may be some who remember even
now, short lived as gratitude is, that
at his own expense and sent to Ireland a
shipload of food without making any
fuss about it. a strange coincidence ii
is that less than a year and half age
Mr.. Morton's former cattle barn was
struck by lightning and burned TO the
ground on the very site on which the
new one was built.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

An inventor has devised n genuine bur
glar proof safe for railway trains. II IS
arranged with two combination locks.
Just when the bold train robher darkens
the car doorway. pistol in hand, the ex-
press messenger touches a little spring,
In an instant the safe is locked or new
combination of numbers which the mes
senger himself does not know and could
not give to save his life. The agent AT
the main station has that combination
set down in his books. and he must hunt
it out before the safe can be opened.
With this device the rohbcr, the messen-
ger and the station agent must all be in
league before an express car safe can be
robbed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09
Good Roads Gospel.

Good roads cannot be made without
considerable expenditure. There ought
to be no Sinking that fact. Improved
streets in a city cost the owners of the
abutting property good deal of money.
but it is recognized as good invest
ment, the increased value of the prop
erty because of the convenience very
quickly making up 70: the cost. The
people in section where the roads are
now bad cannot have roads that are real
ly good without paying for them, and
the expense will seem heavy to farmers.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

Whether the storage battery street car
will come into common use depends al
together on whether it can I've run as
cheaply as the trolley car. Ne doubt the
owners of the trolley lines themselves
would be glad to substitute storage cars
and thus be rid of the complaints made
of the overhead wires if they could. To
produce cheap and lightweight storage
battery system for street car propulsion
presents a field of invention worthy the
highest ambition. The storage battery
fills all the requirements made Of il as a
motor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

A person of an imaginative turn OF
mind writes to recommend that para
chutes be attached t. the outfit of all
fremen, go that when they find them
selves cut off by flames from communi
cation with the ground they can simply
launch the parachute. throw themselve.
from the window and sail down to safe
ty. Yes, with the long record of live.
lost every summer by reckless PARACHUTE
ing, this is a suggestion, isn't il: Lei
the man who wants to try l. on the fire
men try it on himself first.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

While the Declaration If IuioT--,.!
ence was being read ut Noun Nr-gl,,'..
Or. on the Fourth a short. chubby I.
low, with hay>e,-,i in his hair. ar,,>s. has
lilly and in stag whisper IL his g. NJ
panion declared:
Let's 20. Jennie. That's oil rs ILL.,.
hills. l heard that same, Ii,-c, 50 ,k,. u.
Snohomi>h last year. AMI IT,. vc,.r ..t..-,
that l heard il spoke a. III F-s.-.-l a.
July doin's IL Seattle. Portland ,'.,-
cOuiau
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

That naughty paper, the Philadelphia
Public Ledger, regrets that the halls of
congress have been so we'll repaired and
fixed over this summer so as TO be now
really well ventilated and comfortable
If they we're not so, then The Ledger
thinks congress would adjourn quickly,
and the suspense would be over. But
now the members will feel themselves as
well off at the capitol as at any cool sum
mer resort and stay on indefinitely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09
Local Historic DAYS.

Detroit lately celebrated the two hun
dredth anniversary of its founding in an
appropriate way. The day will hereaft-
er be observed in Detroit under the name
Of Cadillac day, Cadillac, Frenchman,
being the first man who settled there.
The example of Detroit should be imi-
tatcd in respect to local historic celebra-
tinnS. We have not SO many holidays
or 50 many local historic records in
America that we can afford to lose sight
of one of them. Every city and town
every country neighborhood, should col
lect before ii is too late all the data per.
tanning to that spot and preserve it care
fully. The anniversary of the first set.
Element of a place, of the laying out Of
the town site or of events connected
with Indian war and tragedy should an
nually be made the occasion of a histor
&c celebration which will arouse all the
local pride and patriotism.
School children need to be familiar
with the courage and devotion of tn,
pioneers who made all the present civil
liZatiun possible. 1t makes youth brav,
and persevcring to hear of gallant deed
Of those gone before. These local his
toric celebrations should be ATTENDED
with music. fcasts. recitations and tn,
reading Of appropriate papers. The oc
ca~ion might also be nobly utilized II
awaken a desire to improve and beau
tify the ntiGhborhood. If only our coun
try roads and town streets were good
if weeds We're out and hillsides and com
mons made into parks. if malaria
marshes We're turned into PICTURESQUE
lakes, America would be the most at
| tractive country in the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09
Fourth Class Postmaster..

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The following
fourth class postmasters were appointed:
Connecticut-I C. Chaplin, Pine Meadow;
J. Ryan, Sharon; Burr Hawley, Stepney.
New York-Charles Walsh Armenia; G. N
Farnham. Jr., North Hannibal
Pennsyl Charles McGehey. Burnt Cab
ms; J. d. smith. Emmaville; John Van Pelt
Marlboro; H. b. Schofield, Panli: o. l. Brown
Turtle Creek: J. :. CoValt, WarfordsburE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09
WatGrbQryFnGAIaTIl
LOCATION OF BOXES.

" AAO4 ~ SA4 - ~ ~ 1850 AAA
LOCATION OF BOXES.
12-Rogers & Bro.
13-Cor East Main and Niagara SITS.
14-East Main street and Wolcott road
15-Cor High and Walnut SITS.
16-Corner East Main and Cherry SITS.
I7-Cor East Main and Cole SITS.
21-Cor. North Elm and Kingsbury SITS.
23-Cor. North Elm, North Main and
Grove Streets.
24-Waterbury Manufacturing o(private
25-Cor. North Main aud North SITS.
26-Cor. Buckingham and Cooke SITS.
27-Corner Grove and Prospect.
2S-Cor. Hillside Ave. and Pine St.
29-Cor johnson and WsterviIle SITS.
212-The Platt Bros & Co. (private)
214-Waterbury Clock Co, Movement
Factory (privste.)
3-Exchange Place.
32-Corner West Main and Willow streets
S4-Cor. West Main and Watsrtowp Rd
35-Horse car railroad stables (private.J
36-Waterbury Brass Co priv .Gs.)
3S-Corner Grand and Field SITS.
S12-Corner Bank and Meadow Sts.
Randolph & Cloves. (privste)
S14-PTume & Atwood Co (private.)
321-No Hose house,
323-Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private J
34-Cor. Charles and Porter SITS.
25-Cor. Simon St and arlington Ave
43-Corner of South Main and Grand SITS
42-Corner of South Main and Clay Sta.
Waterbury Watch Co CprivAte.)
45-Benedict & Burnham Co Cprivats.)
46-Wsterbury Buckle Co (prfvate.)
47-Corner South Main and Washington
4l2-Trscy Bros building, Benedict street,
(private.)
5Scovill Manufacturing Co (private.)
52-Corner of Franklin and Union Sta.
Waterbury Clock Co., Case Factory,
(private.)
54-Corner Clay and Mil.
56-Corner Liberty and River SITS.
57-No 5 Hose house,
5S-Corner Baldwin and Stone Sts.
6-Corner Bridge and Magill SITS.
62-Corner Doolittle Alley & Dublin Sta
INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS.
Be particular to remain at the box and
direct the fremen to the fire.
Do not pull the hook if the fire bell 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 Al officer of the fire depart
ment, who will release the key, or, il 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 the fire.
Be sure and close the door .befors. lsAv-
the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

dllcl with sand. This is then covered
with CHINA silk. frinsrl At the edges and
tied with bows If ribbon. Across one
end is painted or embroidered bar of
music. 1t is made long enough to reach
across the music book when opened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9.-There are 100 pres
idential vacancies alone in the treasury de
partment. Secretary Carlisle is very anx-
ious to fill these places and had an inter
view with the president this afternoon on
the S1hiacr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

The siamese-French difficulty proves
anew that England. although she wisely
keeps aloof from continental entangle-
ments, is still the strongest power in Eu-
rope.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09
A Music Holder.

Here is a convenient device 10 hold
down the leaves of i music book, though
it has the drawback of making the gal
liant Young mans services superfuous.
II consists Of Il ROLL made of cambria and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

In the United States at present there
are nearly 5000. 900 Roman Catholics,
with about 10000 priests to preside over
them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

During the first week in August $10,-
OoO, 900 in gold were added to the reserve
Of the New York banks from Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

NEW YORK. Aug, 9.-The police have cap
tured Mick the Dude, "A sneak thief of the
highest order, for whom they have been
looking for three years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

Racson-Huw are yuu. old fellow.
What are You working II u,vv:
Oldsuu ,tirsVl and Cr,v>S - My vacation.
Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

He-An Irisnman drowned her, l.~c
night.
He-Cork man: NJ. How c,-ll
Cork man drowu:-Judy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

BINGHAMToN. y. y. Aug. 9.-The an
nual great council of the Red Men Of the
state began in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

a r 9 FIJI T.
Plans, Specifications and supSrintandenca Of
all Glasses Of butldineA
ROOM - PLAHIBuTLDDaa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-09

The row did not attract genera! at:ea-
tion in the restaurant until the h., ul..u
with the red face threw of his C,lt.
slammed his hat on the table and shout
ed:
If you're lookin fer tronhl.. Won l~t
We can get il right here. an reckon
can hand it out 10 We about - "a; - "
can take it away
But I'm Not looking far ;raUhl-.
protested the small man rather i,v u.y
Il don't want any trouble. l never
Well. then You don't want to ly
maxim no breaks at me" persisted lie
big man. walking around the tah.,. and
shaking his fist At the o;i,r. '.i,- III
give We trouble an lois IF il"
But DON'T want any. r
The -- Nm Jou';: w. Evt a gil
notion Ia give !: IL We fer luck
My dear sir" insisted The. little man
mildly. Il certainly never meant 10 -zv,
any offcnse. In fact. am always WY
careful not L. l','Comr engaged ~ arN
controversy. +
II was evident that he was becoming
somewhat excited himself now. Il make
it a study 10 avoid getting INTO any ss-;
Of difficulty. and 50 would you If you
were in my place. I've just served nv
years in prison for killing 4 man IN Wis
| consin. and don't want any Eury II II
truly. I don't"
And he looked up heSeechingly AZ his
would be antagonist. who seemed L. It
gard him in n new light and a-rtv7l T.
accept the apology. Detroit Tribune.
His Only Fear.
First Boy-TIu savin up my money Il
buy gun. I'm Eoin west TO fight In
dians.
| Second Boy amt:
No, cause you're 'fraid Of the In.
dams. that's what Won are"
Huh! Who's 'fraid If Indians
amt. l could vanlurriSh a dozen eli
them with one hand"
Then what Is yon 'fraid Of
I'm 'fraij nrhby biz alliSato-'I
| get after me M chase me up tree. "a,
then a big cyclone might come along AZ
blow the tree herr. an then ls'p III cAttl
mo an HEX Inc. -,i,,l News.