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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
non to Measure inc Enrth.

It was not until 1660 that the circum- ference of tho earth was reckoned at ap- proximately 5000 miles, but an aston ishingly good estimate of the measure ment was made on correct mathematical principles by Erastosthenes, an astrono- mer who died 200 years before the Chris tian era. It had been known by astrono- ners for 400 years before that that the earth was spherical, but Erastosthenes was the first who is known to have under taken the measurement, and he devised the method now used. He observed that at Syene. in upper Egypt, the sun was ex- actly vertical on the day of the summer solstice, while at Alexandria it was ' de grees and 12 minutes away from the zenith. He assumed that the two places were on the same meridian. and that they were 5000 stadia or 625 miles apart, and on these assumptions figured the circumference of the globe at 31, ,250 miles. Unfortunately the distance could not be accurately measured between the cities by any methods then in use. In 1869 the telescope was applied to lneridi- an measurement by a Frenchman named Pickard. 1riangulation was not used until about | he year 1900. Prior to that linear measurement by rods, chains or the revolutions of carriage wheels was relied upon, and the results were natu- rally inaccurate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
HapDy Poor.

Rev. s. A. Barnett has been examin- ing into the condition of the poor peo- pie of many nations. He is an English man, and perhaps for that reason he finds the wickedest poor are in America. He thinks that the dcpravity that ac- companies poverty in this country is due to the fact that We have let our govern ment become corrupt.
 The ideal poverty, however, if there is any such thing, Mir. Barnett finds in Japan. The extremes of wealth and poverty found in western nations do not exist there. The Japanese are somewhat shocked at the huge houses the rich pri- vate citizens of other nations build tu live in. Their tastes are simple. They do not spend their wealth on marble palaces. yachts or race horses, so that there is less difference in the style of living of rich and poor in Japan than elsewhere.
 All the Japanese have courteous man. ners. The street laborer or scrubwom- an has as polished manners as the gentle man of leisure. In this fine old nation politeness has been studied so many thousand years that it is bred in the bone of all the people. Therefore the children of rich and poor associate on terms of equality. If the rich have money to spare, they give it to the poor, with no sense of condescension on the one part or humiliation on the other All are equal, and wealth seems n mere acci- dent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
One enconraging fnct in the hard times

One encouraging fact in the hard times is that most of the large corporations came up like little men and paid their interest and dividends that fell due Sept. 15 and Oct. 1. Though a given stock should go down to half a man paid for it., yet so long as it returns the usual divi- dends the investor will know that it is safe to go and buy more of that same stock, and the reduced price of it will be m additional inducement to purchase.
 CRnada's omcIaI Visit to the Fair.
 CHICAGO, Oct 16.-The governor general of Canada and Lady Aberdeen paid a visit of ceremony to the Administration build ing at the Worlds fair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
HOW TO CARE FOR SHOES.
Bcware,of Too Much Polish and Dressing
 Economy In Numbers.

Bcware,of Too Much Polish and Dressing.
 Economy In Numbers.
 If you would have your shoes retain their pristine freshness longer than a week, do not treat them with polishes and dressings, each one of which claims to be the best and least injurious. As Eoon as you come in from walk dust them carefully with q soft flannel kept for that purpose. Let them air. as you do your underclothes. and when they are dry stuff them with soft tissue paper. Button or lace them over this. In this way they will keep their shape for along time.
 When they arc so worn that they must be frightened, rub them with a flannel cloth and little vaseline. Apply the grease carefully, not merely s1nearing it over the surface of the leather, but rub bing it in. When it is completely ab- sorbed. rub brisllly with fresh flannel.
 Do not wear your walking boots in tho house and do not walk in your slip pers. Keep pair of shoes suitable for each occasion. In this way, though you may seem to have an cxtravagant sup ply, you will really be displaying an economical spirit. Shoes worn indoors and out not only soon lose their bright ness and neatness. but last only about one-third as long as if they were occa- sionally relieved.
 Havo pair of patent leather shoes for your calling and ceremonious affairs, a pair of slippers for general morning wear and a pair of extremely dainty ones for evening wear. With this supply rightly treated you will find yourself properly prepared as to shoes for any summer emergency. and you will not spend any more money than the woman who has only two pairs at q time. but who has to replace those every month
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16

It is not likely that the wheat plethora will trouble the nations many years lcngcr. Certainly the amount exported from India will soon cease to give an noyancc to American farmers. There are now in India and subject to British rule 2S7 900, GOO people. They are in crcasiag at the rate of million a year. While tn" suppression of widow burning and of the drowning of girl babies k beneficial from the humanitarian view. it must be said that from the economic point of view it added that many mSre to the mouths to be filled. Population ill India has now almost reached the limit of food production. Unless some way of increasing this production should be developed by improved agriculture. wheat will in another decade or less time have to be imported into instead of shipped out of India. Cheap Indian labor will swarm through the world along with that which already comes from China in an ever increasing stream. Finally, so different are the people of India from western nations that with a few regiments of soldiers Great Britain, from the western edge of Europe, gov erns the whole 2S7 ,OOO, 900. What were all these people born for anyway?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16

two years. Her nerves were very weak, her appetite very bad; she could not sleep nights, her limbs would draw up, and she suffered, oh! so much! She was as yellow as saffron and weak and delicate. Our local doctors gave her up saying she could not be cured.
 But thanks to wonderful medicine, she is now perfectly well and healthy. This remedy is Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy and it has completely cured my little girl"
 Mrs Henry Frye, who lives at Flint Place, South Boston, Mass, states.
 My daughter. 12 years old, became af- fected with St Nitus dance. I at once placed her under the care of physician at the Boston Dispensary, where she was treated for three months She grew worse until she entirely lost her speech. and the right arm became useless I tried other remedies without benefit. Finally began the use of Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. and before finishing one
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16

bottle she could talk. She has now used six bottles and she talks as well as ever, has perfect use of her arm, and is wonderfully improved in all respects.
 '.The effects of this wonderful medicine in her case has excited great interest in many ncighbors and friends who are ac- quainted with the facts.
 Mrs E. J. Emigh, who resides at BIS Delaware Avenue. Pittston. Pa, says: My daughter. at the age of If years. was suf- fering with a nervous disease at times un- able to walk or talk. and was constantly in motion night and day.
 After trying all the physicians at home and all failing to benefit her l tried Dr Grecne's Ncrvurn blood and nerve remedy and it worked like magic. She has taken three bottles and is now q strong hcal.hy girl. I can truly say that this wondcr: ul remedy s the best thing for ncrvous dis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
Hernert snoncer,s Ethics.


 3 The most devoted disciple of Herbert Spencer must at times regret that he could not have put his magnificent social deductions into fewer words. Then twice as many people would have had time to read them. and twice as many would have been instructed by them. That simple, straightforward, pellucid style of writing which the French have brought to perfection, if applied to the work of Herbert Spencer, would cut it down in length to half its present di- mansions and make it easier reading.
 Still, wordiness, indirectness and all, Herbert Spencer is one of the great lights of the centuries, and so must re- main. The fact that at last he has prac- tically completed his Synthetic Philoso- phy" is matter for rejoicing where men live and think. There have been fears for years that the light would go out ere his work was done, but happily it did not, and now, at the age of 72, MT. Spen- cer can draw long breath of satisfac- ton and feel that whatever comes to him hereafter he has said his say. He has been 10 years at work on the Syn thetic Philosophy" The volume of his writings most easily read, and the one which contains in n nutshell much that he has elaborated in other books, is his Social Statics." It gives the key to his whole philosophy.
 The great thinker crowns his life work with book on the subject of scientific ethics, very properly, since the moral sense is the last and highest to be devel- Oped in man. There are civilized men and women in whom it has not been de veloped to any great extent as yet.
 How does man come into possession of the moral sense-the sense that teaches him it is the best to do as he would be done by? Herbert Spencer does not be lieve in theintuitive moral sense, to start with. Mans conscience is produced by the sum of the accumulated experiences of all his ancestors and of his own expe- riences and surroundings. In the course of his evolution man has found that in order for all to be happy each must yield some of the privileges that he enjoys as an isolated individual. Hence, if he would be happy himself, he must permit other people to be so, or other people will not permit him to be. In the course of ages this doctrine comes to be one of the inherited ideas of humanity; hence the origin of the moral sense. The true line of conduct lies neither in altruism nol in egoism, says Spencer, but half way between.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
CanadA's omoIAl Visit to the Fair.
Metal That Harden. Steel.

The reason that the mixture of tung- sten with steel gives the latter so great d degree of hardness that it readily scratches glass and quartz seems to be revealed by discovery recently made in Germany. A definitely crystallized compound of iron and tungsten has been discovered, the crystals being so hard as to scratch topaz. Tungsten is n brittle white metal, almost as heavy as gold. The crystals, remarks The Paper Trade, as formed by its combination with iron. in the proportion of one atom of iron to two of tungsten, are silver gray and very brilliant. It is thought that when tung- sten is alloyed with steel some of the compound just described is formed in the mass, thereby producing the remark able increase in the hardness of the steel. This is an interesting example of the value that one metal may lend to the oth- CT, for, until the discovery that it could be used in hardening steel, tungsten, al- thouga it occurs in considerable abun- dance, was practically useless and with Out value, ,.'-Nsw York Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16

BE sure you are right and then go ahead, should be the motto of the com mittec appointed to investigate the affairs of the selectmen's office. The DEMOCRAT wants to see light thrown upon this whole matter, but would counsel caution. The law throws many safeguards around select men. It defines their duties and any at tempt of town meetings to qualify the powers given under the statutes is sure to meet with failure. We mention this be- ctuse there seems to be disposition on the part of many of the rank and file to go into town meeting and vote for almost anything to punish Messrs Pinney and Boughton, without considering the law in the case. The question nt issue rises above partisan politics. It is of equal concern to every taxpayer of Waterbury. It remains with the investigating commit tee to shape the policy of the adjourned town meeting. As the committee reports, so will the meeting vote. It is essential, then, that the members of the committee study the statutes bearing upon the case and recommend such action as will be en- dOrScd by the courts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
\ rcncncl,.. 1ittIe Poster ,Iether.

\ bantam hen at Norwich has adopted a young peacock newly matched from an orSii- nary looking egg, tO the greatest disgust of another hen, who did the matching. There were three pea chicks first but the latter hen killed one, and another died. The han tam soon manifested warm interest in the peacock, and the peacock became attached 10 his foster mother. Although the pea cuCk is three times the size of the bantam hen. he does not like 10 be left alone anu when his little mother gets out of his sight it is amusing to hear him set up his ear piercing yawp for her to return to him. The little hen k very faithful to him and de votes her whole time to the plumagcd giant Hart forI Courant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
unr EhnnIrn Mnnd.

To ebonize wood, first stain with Ii decoction of logwood. purchased from any druggist. It is dissolved in warm water until all has been taken up that the water will hold. Application to the wood is made freely with a large, soft bristle brush, and the surface is rubbed with cloth to prevent the formation of q gummy coat thereon. After the article has been lett to dry for few hours the second application, consisting of vinegar in which quantity of nails or clear fil- irSs have been soaked for several days, is freely applied with brush.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
The Rnindrnn Princes.

The Raindrop Princess is a rain maiden who comes to the earth in storm. Just when she comes no one knows exactly, but it is when the storm r.lGes fierCcSt. The Raindrop Princess loves the earth, and when her subjects are flooding it with raln- drops she tells them to stop as soon aS she thinks her dear earth has hId all the water il needs. When it k raining. he Raindrnp Princess watches the earth very carefully and when the thunder is terrifying the boys and girls and k driving them into hc house to seek the refuge of dark closets, with closed doors, she EricvvS and would like to tell them to bc not afraid. In the midst of the lul''i,~t l~Il of thunder the Saindrup lriHC,-s~ ,uu,e> to the earth. aui then the dr,i,s t,:~" failing nt her com maud and the sun comes out
 The German children are taught to lowe the Eaiudrpp Princess. And when the rain has been falling heavily and ray of sun p!ercts the clouds they laugh and clap their hands and shout:
 ''Scv' The Raindrop Princess i- stopping the drops! Look how sine calls out the sum- New York Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Annlicatinn

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn. October II, 1893. This is to certify that Patrick R. Kelley has filed an applica tion to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 100 North Elm street in said town, and Is endorsed by W. B. Porter, Frank FentOn, George Partree. T. D, Bar, low, JamesiJ. Madden, electors and tax payers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Application.

Town Clerks office. Waterbury, Conn October IA 1893. This is to certify ihA John Merz, has filed an application [, sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors. h 272 South Main street in said town and i endorsed by Otto W. L=us. Fred Koru giebel, Samuel Lackey, Ernest Siailer Jean Jacques, electors and taxpayers T said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16

]. W. Cot tell. of Mat nmoraS. Pa says:
 Ut affords me pleasure to add my testi- nonial in favor of Dr Greenes s Nervura blood and nerve rem edy. Both my wife and littlcl daughter were greatly benefit ed by its use. My wife was confined to her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
How to Make a Pocket Lamp.

In Gn ounce bottle put q piece of phos- phorus the size of grain of corn. Pour in olive oii heated to the boiling point until onc-t.;Ii full. then cork tightly When wun. .d, uncork, and the action Of the air will make the space above the oil bright enough to see several feet or to look ut a watch. As it is impossible for d flame to form, this is perfectly safe. The glow lasts from two to five minutes and may be renewed by again removing the cork, which each time should be re- placed at once. One such lamp will last ,l1 winter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Apnlicatinn.

Town Clerks office. Waterbury. Con, October 10, 1898. This is to certify thA P. T. Hayes, has filed an application [, sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors a 91 South Main street in said town, and j. endorsed by NJ. D. Rindskopf. Simo, Bohl. George Tracey, T. F. Judsou Charles c. Root, electors and taxpayer in said town.
 James J. Madden, Town Cl-rk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Applicaiion

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn, October IA. 1893. This is 10 certify that James F Lunny has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating lquor- at Hoffman house, 2S Seovill street. in said town, aud is endorsed by Anthony Dillon, T. F. Lunny, James Madden, P. F. Lunny, James Lunny, electors and tax payers in Eaid town.
 James J. Madden, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury Conn, October IA, 1893. This is to certify that Timothy Brennan has filed an application to sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors at 51 Fuller street, in said town, and is en- dorsed by Michael Brennan. Cornelius Falvey, John R. Becker, Daniel Leary, Timothy DOnOhue, electors and tax payers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn October 14, 1898. This is to certify that Michael Hogan has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liauors st 145 WasLirg gton avenue, in said toxn, and is endorsed by Wm J. Msguer, George Connor, John Reilly, Michael Ca-ney, samuel Collins, electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conr Octob 14, 1893. This is to cert fy thai Thomas F. Kelly has filed an application to sell spirituous and into1 ieating liquor. at Waterville Hotel, Main street, Water vile, and is endorsed by Lawrence Ru, b John McEvoy, NJ. Ii. Waas, William Moore Thomas Kelly, electors and tax payers in sa d town.
 James J Madden, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Apnlication.

Town Clerks office. Waterbury. Conn October l4, 1893. This is to certify thAi Otis w. Betts has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquor- at cor North Main and Cherry streets, 1T said town, and is endorsed by WI. Ladd c. J. Cleveland, w. W. Hubbell, \. A Irion, W. w. Cros son, electors ,and tax, payers in said town.
 JAMEs J. MAppEN. Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Annlicafinn-

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn October IA, 1898. This is to certify thai Swen Olsen has filed an application to s4ll spirituous and Intoxicating livuors at $40 Washington avenue in said town, and i. endorsed oy Herman Gehrman, Fred Fell, Frank 8. BelAnger, electors and taxpsysfs h sold town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License AppliCation.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Co~l October II, 1893. This is tn certify thA Thomas Kilmartin has filed an applica'io, to tell spirituous and intoxicating hguor1 at 49j West Main street in said town, aut is endorsed by F. W. Mcdonald, Thoma, F. Kilduff. Michael Joy, Charles E Shipley, John Clarkin, electors and tax payers in said town.
 James J. Madden, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16

Town Cl=rk's Cai-e. Waterbury. Conn October l4. 1883 This Is 10 cert fy thst NJ. j. COli0ty has filed An application to SC Il spirtuOuS and intoxicating EauOrs Et 347 Bank str-et in taid town, and is en- dorsrd by James Darling Chzr'es NAher. Charles RA~ioo;t, John Grady. Thomas F. Fac.n. electors and fax payers in said town
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
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License Annlicntinn

Town Clerks office. Waterbury. Conn, October l4. 1898 This is to certify that MaTo1s Hellmann has filed sn application 10 sell sFiriinoas and intoxicating Eguurs at Cnited States hotel, 4S and 60 Grand stree. in said town, and is endorsed by Fritz Mast, J. H. Thomas, F. RechsteineT, WmI H. Borchardt, Fred Strohhacker, electors and taxpayers in said toEu
 James J Madden, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury. Conn October II, 1893. This is 10 certify that John Kinney has filed an application r;i sell spiritlous and intoxicating liquors a 93 Railroad Hill street in said town, and is endorsed by Philip McGiv. ey, Edward Hylsnd, Patrick McEvoy Patrick BArnes,P Skeehan, electors and tax ps, ers in sold town
 James J. Madden, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Application.

Town clerks office. Waterbury. Conn. O-tob=r IA, 1893. This k to certify thai Joseph Mangini has filed an application to sell sPirituOus and intoxicating Eguur- at IS Pond street, in said town, and k ,rl. dOrsed by Peter Bauby, John Defrgau. Alex Tocchie. John Reid. Hubert VerI.e electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADpEy. Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Annlication.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury Com, October II, 1898. This Is to certify thaI Joseph Guest has filed an applicat on to sell spiIituous and intoxicating liquors al 95 South Main s'Test, in said town, and is endorsed by Richard B Lewis, William Webb, Joseph SE ender, James Wright, Michael Donahue, electors and taxpayer T. in said town.
 James J. Madden, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
CASTLES MARKERS.

1.-The Original Laborino Mans. Corner South Main and Union. 2-Sast Branch near Wall st. 3 Brooklyn Branch Cor south Leonard and Bank,
 am s'lr proprietor and InanascT of tho above markets and I shall give you low prices on all cuts of prime fresh cured meats the wear rouni- We receive garden stuff fr,>h daily Alsoa fine line of canned gOols constantly on hand Prices to suit the times.
 Give me a r.lll at any of the the markets
 or telephone I4ti-i.
 FREE DELIVERY.
 r. S. Try one of our California Hams at l" cents a rouud- Warranted strictly sugar cured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Application.

Town Clerks office. Waterbury, Conn, October IA, 1893. This is to certify that Mortimer Heffernan has filed an applics- ton to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 5S3 East Main streer, in said town, and is endorsed by Thos Kelly, wm Cosgrove, W. E. Austin, John Mulville, S. F. Bronson. electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES J MADDEN, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury. Conn. October fl, 1893. This is to certify that David Quinn has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating li1uor- at @ Bishop Street, in said town. and is endorsed by George W. MunsOn, Cha -lss c. Ney. John J. Dawson Timo:hy J. Hen messy, William Neville, electors and tax payers in said town
 JAMES J MAIDEN Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-16
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury. Conn October II, 1893, This is to certify tha' Thomas Kane has filed an application to sell spirituOus and intoxicating liquors at S2 Cole street in said town. and is tn dorsed by P. J. Donahue, E ]. Tooer Michael Cruse, Herman Heringer, P. H Reilly electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN. Town Clerk.