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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
BOHEMIAN IloHTNTNG-RoD.
How the One Invented by DIvIs Was Con
 structed.

HOW Sn0 one Invented by Divis Was Con
 structed.
 The lightning-rod of Divis was con. structed as follows:
 A pointed, slender iron bar formed the main part of the machine. Fast ened to it were two cross bars, thus making four arms, across each of which, in turn, a shorter bar was laid. And each of the twelve extremities so eff fected bore a box filled with shavngs of iron in which twenty-seven brass needles were stuck, making three hundred and tw1nty-four needles in all. The main bar was supported by wooden column sufficiently high (forty- eight feet at first, afterward one hun dred and thirty-two fcet) to secure protection for the building and its i'm mediate surroundings. Several iron chains connected the main bar with the earth. The effect of the machine was to divide the lightning into as many sparks as there were needles (three hundred and twenty-fourl, and thus lessen it's force. It might, there fore, more properly be called light ning-divisor.
 Scarcely had the rod been erected | when storm came rushing on from the north. Thunder-clouds hung over Prendice, and occasionally white shafts of lightning were seen darting from the clouds and flying toward the con | ductor. In few minutes white cloud enveloped the machine, and the storm soon passed away without doing | any damage. For two years Divis con- tinued experimenting with his light ning-rod; the results were published by Dr. Scrinci in the Prague News Q754). Having satisfied himself in regard tc the utility of his new machine, Divis | offered to the emperor plan for erect ing a number of conductors in various parts of his empire. The emperor sub mitted the plan to Niennese mathe ! maticians, who were unfortunately a little behind the times, and reported unfavorably upon the Bohemian's proposition. The plan was conse l quently never carried out.-J. J. Kral
 in Popular Science Monthly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

A NEW YORK morning paper declares that there is something wrong in a sys- tenn which does not permit lawyer under appropriate circumstances to ex, press at one and the same time the most profound respect for the court, as such, and the utmost contempt for the presid- ing judge as an individual, and to dc this without subjccting himself to pun. ishment. A great many cheap lawyers are of the same opinion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
2 RrsIeTED rHE DuLLEra
The New Cloth cuIrass for che German
 ArmH Stands the Teak Well.

The New Cloth cuIrass for che German
 Army Stands the Test welI.
 BERLIN, March 24.-The cloth ouirass in. vented by Mannheim tailor to resist the small cali5re bullet and recently approved by the War Department has been tested in repeated trials at Mannheim.
 Uniforms of the new cloth placed on wooden effigies were not pierced by balls shot from points 400, 200 or 100 metres distant At shorter range the wooden figures were so deeply indented that the officers concluded that the force of the inn pact was sufficient to stun a man.
 To make the cuirass the tailor merely applied a secret preparation to an ordinary cloth tunic. Thus prepared the tunic weighs about six pounds.
 The prepared cloth could not be utilized to protect the arms and legs, as it would hamper greatly the movements of the sol. diers wearing it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

IT has been the custom of the Della ware legislature for many years to ap- propriate a small sum for annual dis tribution among the Sunday schools of the state, of course without any invidi- ous distinction as to sect. The Della. ware Baptist union, however, is urging the legislature to repeal the law per. hitting such appropriation upon the ground that 1t is unconstitutional tC appropriate money for religious pur' poses The Baptists have few Sunday schools in Delaware.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

A JUDGE in a federal court in the west has made a decision that will do away with strikes if it is upheld by the full court. He says that employees of a railroad may not leave their employ ment without due notice and holds cer- tain freight handlers in contempt of court because they left work rather than obey an injunction to "refrain from refusing to handle Ann Arbor frei1ht,"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

A SOUTHERN California paper rounds child IS the first Dutch infant born ir the San Luis valley. The notice is writ, ten by Q Dane, put in type by Nor mon, the proof is read by an American the type placed In the form by Ger man and the paper is printed by q Mex ican. This affords m interesting no ton of the composite character of the great American people of the far south west"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
Your Photograph Free.

Gut the photograph coupon from next SUNDAYS MERCURY and present it to the Crane Art Co.,, S7 East Main street Waterbury, Conn.,, the leading Portrait and Landscape Photographers, who will give you a FINE CABINET of yourself free of charge. Instantaneous photos of children a speciality. Order the SUNDAY MERCURY from your newsletter in ad vance. For further particulars see DAILY MERCURY each day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
NEW YORK < NEW ENGLAND.

Passenger Train Service, week days, Mar 12 1898 Trains leave Waterbury for
 BOSTON 1.25. 7:so, a. m.; 100, *S.45, s.b5 pm.
 PROVIDENCE 1.a5, 7:so a. m.; l:OO, s.bb ?. m. NEW YORK via Brewsters- 2.45 8. n.; 2 1op.m. WORCESTER-1.'5 8, 7:So a. m.; p. m.
 NEW LONDON-1,25 7:S0 a. m.. i:00, S.55 D. m. PUTNAM-1.25, 7:3o &. m.; 100. S.55, D. m. WILLIMANTTC- 1.25, 7:S0 a. m.; 1:o0, "S:46,S55
 D. m.
 sPRINGFIELD-7:so a, m.; s.55 p. m. NEW HAVEN via Plainville-7 lo:46 a, m. HARTFORD. 1ss, 7:so. 900, 1oA5 a. m.; 1:oO.
 %3;45 3.55, s:15 p. m.
 NEW BRITAIN-1.s5, 7:so, 300 1o4s. a. m.; 100, *3.45, S.55, S:15 p. m. PLAINvILLE-1.eb, 7:So. 9:co, t945, a. m.; 100,
 *S:4h S.55, sI5 p. m. BRISToL-1.25, 7:So, 900, 1o45 a. m.; 100,
 s3:45, 355, S:15 p. m.
 TERRYvILLE-7:So 900, 1o45 a. m.; 100, "S:4b S.55, S:16 D. m. WATFRvILLE-7:30,a 900, 10:4s m.; "S4b s.sb S:l5 ?. m.
 UNION CITY-fs:Ob a ID, $50 p. m. TowANTIC-fso6 8. m., f2:1o, b:5O D.. m, SOUTHFoRD-s:O5 a. m.; 21O, $50 p. m. POMPERAUG VALLEY-SCb a .m.; 2:1C, ,b:b0 D m SANDY HOOK s.O5a. m.; ;2:l0, $50 p. m. HAWLEYvILLE--s06 a. m.; s:10, ,5:b0 D. m. DANBURY--2: 2:45, s:O5 a. m.; 2:10, 6:60, D. m. IBREWSTERS-2A5, s:06 a. m.; 2:10, D. m. FISHKILL- N-HUDSoN-so a. m.; 2:10 p. m. eW-BipRhamton, Elm!ra. Jamestown, Cleve-
 land, Akron and Chicago s:05 m.; 2:l0 D. m. pOUGHKEEPSIE-via Hopewell junction, s:Os am; Sundays only. MERIDEN BRANCH. GOING:EAST, | Leave waterbury-New England stationl: 4:S0, SEQ a. m l05, 4:30 D. m.; Dublin street T 6:OOs I S:33 a. m, 1855, 5:00 p. m. GOING. WEST. LEAVE MERIDEN for waterbury-702, o.80 a. m; 12. 40, 50 D. m. Arrive Dublin street 7.4O, iO.2l a m.: 1.35, TBS D. m.; at Water 800, .S:S0 D. m. & | I. D..BARTON, Gen Sup't. Boston. A. C..KRNDALL. c. P.A., Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

THE crusade against kissing seems to have subsided somewhat, but the prac- tice has not. It must be apparent, however, to everybody that the custom ladies have of kissing each other is n very absurd one, and should tho crusade accomplish m abatement of 1t the movement will not have lived in vain. The number of ladies who kiss and dis like each other would be startling if made known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
Engineers Hold a Secret Meeting.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 24-A secret meet ing of locomotive engineers is in session at EnRlish's hotel Most of the visitors were assigned to rooms without having registered. There was a conference in the. afternoon another at night and the men have been in session again to-day. They decline to state what the meeting is called for, except to say that it "Is to consider matters pertaining to tho welfare of the Brotherhood".
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, March 23.-Moncy on call waa steady at 3a4. Primo mercantile paper ta7 per cent.
 The Clearing House statement for to o-Lay was: Exchanges $1o4, ,2A, ,312. lAlunccs S4,- s2S, ,523,
 The Sub Treasury was debtor at the Clear ing House &4S4, ,eS4. Government bonds steady. Stato bonds neglected. Railroad bonds better. There was . decided increase in the volume Of business at the stock exchange after II o'clock and speculation assumed . strong and oven buoyant tone. While the trading was largely professional the character of the buy. inH was better than for some time and heavy purchases were made on believe that R govern ment loan will bc announced shortly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

THE railroad mileage of Connecticut Is greater according to area than any country of Europe except Belgium. Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania have each of them larger traclage to the square mile than Germany, France or Holland, and each of the states cX- .cept Iowa and New York has n larger ~alative trackage than Great Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
Hit by n Stray Bullet.

PAssAIC, N. J., March "A. Baker Charles Seitz, of Jersey City, was struck on the right temple by stray bullet, while driv ing past the Passaic County Hotel. The bullet struck the bony socket of the right eye and glanced off leaving slight flesh wound It apparently came from Flo bert rifle, or small revolver. If the ball had struck an inch further to the left it would have penetrated Sietz's brain and li1la1 him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
N. H. & H. Railroad Time Table
 Dec II, 1892.
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

TC6luS l0aV0 WdJ0TDuES TOT NEW YORK--6:05. 7:So, s:26, 10.50 a m 1:2e 3:25, 5:53 pm. Sunday 4:15 p. m. Return 501. 500, 1ooo g. Il. 100, 4:o2, 6:O2 D. n. Sunday 6:01 a.. m.
 NEW HAVEN via Naugatuck Jurction-7:S0, s:e6, a. m., 1:as s:s5, 5:bs D. m. Via Derby Junction-6Os, SIG, 1o:50 a. m: 2S, 3:25 53p. m. Return-via Naugatuck Junction, 145 D. m., Sunday 500 a. m. Via Derby Junction, TOO, 945 a, m., 1900. 20, 53O, TAO BRIDGEPoRT-e:o 7:so, s:ss, 1o:5o, m ., 1:ss, 3:25, 5:53 D. m. Sunday 4:15 D. m. Return --7:o5. a:4o &, m.; 1900. 2:2s, 5:So 7:4T D. ANSONIA-6:Ob, 7:so, s:e6, 1o:5O, a. m..l as, s:ab 5:53, 700, (mixe1 p. m. Sunday, 4:15 D.. m. s:1O, s:20 p. m. Sunday s.4s 8. m. WATERTOWN-6:44, S:S7, 11:17 a. m., S:5s. 6:12 7:O4 p. m. Saturday 9:15 p. m. Return 6:25, 7:55, 10:20 a. m., 250, 440, 6:S0 D. m. Saturday 7S5 D. m.
 THOMASTON--S:32, 11:12 a. m., 3:s2, 659, ,9:0C, !, D. m Sunday 9:25 a. m. Return--7:0S, 755. l023, a.. m., 2:55, 5:26 p. m. Sunday 3:4?, oRRINaToN--s 11:1s. a. m., s:a2, s:59 goo iyo:oS g. @.s s:so, Sos p. m Sunday s;ss ?; m m WINSTED-S:32 11:12 a.. m., 3:52, 6:s9, 300 D, u. Sunday 9:2o a. m. Return-6:Sn 7:10. 9:s0, a. m., 2;05, 4:42 pm Sunday 800 pm. LUCIUS FUTILE, General Manager.
 CT. HAMPSTEAD General Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

TIE popular idea that water is puri- fled by freezing has been again dis proved by recent careful experiments, which show that the average amount of impurity retained by the ice Is thlr- ty-four and threO-tenths per cent of or. ganic matter and twenty-one and two tenths per cont of inorganic matter. As organic matter Is the more objec. tionable of the two, the case is worse than was formerly supposed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

M. BAIHAUT, who made 8 clean breast of his misdoings and confessed his guilt in open court, gets the heaviest sentence of any of the Panamsteurs. This doesn't look like encouraging con- fession, but it is to be borne in mind that he was about the biggest boodler of the lot,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

ACCORDING to recent reports they are dredging some very queer stuff at Me Near's basin, near Petaluma, Cal. They struck it few feet below the surface and have cut through about twelve feet Tn depth of it thus far. It is the very embodiment of toughness. It requires to be cut into shavings, as it were, by one passage of the machine and then in disengaging and lifting 1t the three hundred horse power machine is strained to the utmost. It is very much like dredging a stratum of India rubber. The same machine would make at least five times the speed and headway through the triable rock that underlies our principal streets. Besides being tough, indicating a very large percentage of aluminium In its compo. ;ition, it is remarkably heavy; much nore so than the hard-pan or ordinary
 lays of the vicinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
Doctors Against the KceIey Cure.

NEW YORK, March 24.-The American Association for the study and cure of ineb
 riety last night entered strong protest against the use of the Keeley cure in the case of drunkenness. Inebriety, the phy
 sicians claimed, is a disease that can be cured only by first cleansing the system and then keeping 1t free of alcoholic stiln-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
Premier Financial Trouble.

SYDNEY, March 24.-Sir George Richard Dibbs, K. c. NJ. G., Premier and Colonial Secretary of New South Wales. is in finan- cial difficulties and has given up his estate to satisfy the demand of his creditors. He has resigned hls seat in Parliament, al though he still retains the Premiership.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

IT is now claimed that there is such 8 thing as electrical sunstrolke" The workers around electrical furnaces In which the metal aluminium Is produced suffer from electrical sunstrokes- |" The intense light causes very painful compositions, which cannot be wholly prevented by wearing deep-colored glasses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn, Thos. O'C 'Connell has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, At 12 Harrison avenue in said town and Is endorsed by Fredus Ladd, Charles 0. Comm erford, K M. Chipman, Matthew
 Kennedy, electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
PENMA NSHXP. PROF HOLI,EY

Teaches every pupil to write 8 fine, rapid busi: ness hand in course of l6 private lessons and NO FAILURES All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degreeeoftthe art.
 ,205RBANK wTRR@Ts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
Business A1anaRement.

Tn discoursing upon the necessary qualifications for the successful trans action of business of any kind in this bustling age, the Philadelphia Times has the following weighty opinion to offer:
 "Whatever business in which we are engaged, to make 1t successful and progressive there is much to be done and little to be left undone to realize our expectations and gain the objects of our hopes. Men of acknowledged business knowledge and habits often get wrecked and stranded by going be- yond their depths and drifting on shal- lows Close application to business and strict attention to its details are the requisites in making business profita- ble and thriving. Unassuming and gentle manners always make friends and keep them, and faithful represen- tations and fair dealings always inspire confidence and belief. All the keenness, sharp-sightedness, quick wittedness and tact will fall short of solid sense, practical judgment and a thorough knowledge of the laws of trade. All that we mean and do must be abreast with the times and the peo- pie. Around us on every side and bear ing upon us in every direction the old is showed aside, and the new and what is improving are the watchwords of the day. The times demand men of large, liberal and energetic thoughts and ac- tion. And those who insist upon doing business in the old-fashioned, jog-trot
 humdrum way are as much out of place as they who insist on travelling with af OK team instead of by railway, or get
 ting news by an old stage coach instead of by the lightning telegraph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

Chicago Markets. ChIoAGo, March 23:.The market was active to-day. Wheat, May 7S1Si July 7"96s3S- Oates May 329k; July 3lK. Pork, May, 17.!O; July 1t,57Ik Lard, May 1l.76; July11. 60. Ribs, May 1000: July s.67I&-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
New York Produce Markets.

NEW YORK. March 23-WHEAT-Market moderately active; Iaalt cents higher at open ming. Closed steady. May, 753sa76Is: June 77: July, 77Ssn77N.
 CoRN:.1Dull. steady, May, ooA; July, 5o>G OATS-Quiet, Steady. May, 37ss; July, BEEF-Dun Steady-Extra mess, $750a
 PORK-Modera- demand, firm-New maSS, SIS. .50al9. .75; Old mess, $19,Ooal0.25.
 LARD-Dun, nominal-Steam rendered BARLEY-Firm, quiet. Western 6OaSO. Toronto, No. 1. e2a93: Toronto, No. ?, S4as5;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
AT THEFRONT
Prices The Lowest Quality The Highest.

oAoAL obchb, 1OC 6VC Loin Steak, 14c-16c Round Steak, 12c Shoulder Steak, 6c.Sc Prime Rib Roasts, 11c Other Rib Boasts. Sc-1Oc Corn Beef, 4c-12c Inside and Top Rumps, loo Outside Rumps, Sc Clods, 1Oc Boiling Pieces, 4c-Sc Hams, 17c Shoulders, 14c Bacon, 16c-1Sc Fresh Pork and Sausage, 12c Honey Comb Tripe, 1Oc Picked Pigs Feet, 1Oc Pigs Hooks, Sc \ Liver, Sc Dried Beef, 2Oc Choicest cuts of Veal and Lamb at as- ! tonishing low prices.
 All kinds of Vegetables in their season also fine line of Canned Goods.
 In fact we keep everything pertaining to frst-class market at prices that are sure to please. Drop in and see us and we will prove that old adage "A penny saved is penny earned"
 | ~ Watch for our next puzzle adv. | oIaI.apA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24

HooD'e PILLs euro all Liver Ills. Bilious ness, Jaundlce, Indigestion, Sick Headache.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-24
Hoods ss;iiis ss;aa; Cures
"waterbury, Vt, Nov. 10, 1s6s.

and Cant. McKinnan thirA Many of tho first families in Jericho can vouch for the facts giyen above, am glad to give this testimonial 0t what good and lots of 1t" CHAs. A. ADAMS.
 c, L. SMITH, C. Nj. GRIFFTTH,
 Witnesses to above signature.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-27
SENATOR SQUIRE's GOOD WORK.
What lie Has Dome to Strengthen
Quarantine Officers Hands.

WAsHiHGToN CRY, March Special
supervising Surgeon General Wyman,
OF the marine hospital service. says that
Senator Squire, by reason of the interest
he took in the quarantine bill and the
amendments he introduced, greatly
strengthened the hands of the executive
officers charged with carrying out the law,
and in this way rendered national
service.
In ali previous legislation on quarantine
matters the SUPERVISING surgeon general
had been designate! IS the executive off,
Ger. When Senator Harris introduced his
bill he simply substituted the words
marine hospital service" for the ma
tonaI board of health" as it stood in the
previous bill establishing the national
board OF health. lie did not mention The
surgeon general of the marine hos
pitai service as the officer 10
oe charged with carrying ont its provis-
ions, as he said he thought that would be
understood. When the bill came Up in
the senate the term marine hospital se-v-
ice' seemed To DC vague. ana objections
was made 10 1t, ami it as deemed tina, an
individual should be made response
De Tor the execution of the law
aud naturally, the senate looking
TO the head of the department. simply
inserted the secretary Of the treasury.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-27
MH. MARTIN MUST STAY.
The Evangelist VIII Remain B~yon,
His Allotted Time.


Rev. s. NJ Martin preached twice YES.
terday AZ the Armory and secured thirty
accessions 10 the First Christian church.
iis morning sermon was on the text
Zechariah iv:10: The day of small
things" His sermon was based on the
truth that the greatest and best things
have small beginnings In the work
shop Of Peter the Great was the motto: .
Nothing Is Too Little for the Attention
Of Great Man" No true teacher. the
speaker said. ever neglected details nor
forgot the influence of the small things on
the immortal soul. The speaker recited
the story Of President Garfield who. when
walking with a friend. stopped to talk to
ragged urchin. and explained thar he
could not look upon one of these boys
without thinking Of the possibilities under
MS dirty Jacket As with virtues and
good things. SO with vice and wrong
Little sins irst and large ones later was
the rule, he said. The speaker concluded
WITH IA illustration drawn from, the hum.
be Beginnings and sublime work Of
Jesus.
one OF the largest religions assemblies
that ever gathered in Seattle crowded. 80
Armory at night ~ hear Mr. Nartir,s
closing sermon. They were held IN raw,
attention for an hour by the splendid ser.
mon, and when the invitation hvmn y,ss
sung twenty-one persons responded r,,k.
ing thirty for the day. When The avs,.
geilst VAS abop; 10 make his clo..,,
speech Pastor K. K. Dunlap informed HIM
that he must not close tonight. The ,,aa,
ing viii accordingly 20 on .on1rh, =,
Plymouth church. Unless otherwise AZ.
ranged Mr.. Martin vii give his farewell
tonight. i collection was taken for The
tabernacle to 5e built AZ once tor the ao-
uaotaiion Of the enlarged membership OF
the First Christian church.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-27
Notice to Burglarsl ImportantN

Following is the text OF house bill No. 2l2, ap-
proved by the governor:
SECTION l. If any person shall be found al
night [armedl with any dangerous instrument
or offensive weapon whatsoever. with intent to
break or enter into any dwelling house, build
ing, room in building, cabin, stateroom. rail-
way car. or other covered enclosure where per
sonal property shall be, and to commit any
larceny, felony or misdemeanor therein. or with
the intent to commit any larceny, felony or mis-
demeanor. or if any person shall at any
time be found having in his possession any
picklock. crow. key, bit jack, Jimmy, nippers,
outsiders. pick. drill, punch, betty or other i'm
plements of burglary, with the intent aforesaid,
and under such circumstances as shall not
amount to an attempt to commit felony, every
such offender shall be deemed guilty Of mis-
demeanor.
Sec. 2 The possession of any of the above
mentioned burglars implements, tools, weapons
or instruments by any person other than q
mechanic, artificer or person in trade at and in
his known or established shop or place of bust
ness, which is open to the public as such, shall
be prima facie proof OF the intent of such person
to use the same for the felonious or unlawful
purposes mentioned in section OF this act, aud
shall impose upon such person the burden of
proving contrary intent