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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11
SEEING ev ELECTRICITY.
The Principle Similar to That Applied 4
the Telenh0na.

The Principle Similar to That Applied n
the Telephons.
The mention Of electricity brought
mp new possibilities for future iliscov-
cry. some of them so amazing rs to al
most pass the bounds of credibility.
Prof. BELL said:
''Morse taught the world years ago
to write at . distance by electricity;
the telephone enables us to talk at .
distance by electricity. and now scien-
fists are agreed that there is no theo-
rctical reason why the well-known
principle of light should not be applied
in the same way that the principles of
sound have been applied in the tele-
phone. and thus allow us to see at .
distance by electricity. It is some ten
years since the scientific papers Of the
world were greatly exercised over
report that I had fled 1t the Smith
sonian institution . sealed packet sup
posed to contain . method of doing
this very thing; that is, transmit the
vision of persons and things from one
point ON the earth 10 another. Al .
matter of fact, there was no truth IN
the report, but It resulted in stirring
mp q dozen scientific men Of eminence
to come out with statements that they,
too. had discovered various methods of
seeing by electricity. That shows
what know to be the case, that men
are working At this great problem in
many laboratories and firmly believe
it will be solved one day.
''Of course, while the principle Of
seeing by electricity Mt . distance in
precisely that applied in the telephone.
yet il will be very much more diflicult
20 construct such an apparatus, owing
to the immensely greater rspidity with
which the vibrations of light take
place when compared with the vibrs-
tions Of sound. It is merely . ques-
tion. however, of finding diaphragm
which will be Sufficiently sensitive to
receive these vibrations and produce
the corresponding electrical varia-
tons. Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

Parties contemplating visiting the Worlds
Fair should take the Wabash Line, making
direct connection at Englewood Station
WIN tne electric street railway, landing
(woman's Building) and Sixty fourth street
entrance administration BuiIdinRl IS
minutes to one hour in advance Of ali other
lines, and right in the vicinity Of al tho
hotels near the Worlds Fair Grounds. The
Columbian Banner train leaves st. Louis
Union Depot daily at Q a m, arriving at
Engiewood 4:AS p. m, Chicago $40 p. "a.
Tho Columbian Banner limited leaves 81,
Louis at $50 p. n. daily. arriving at Engle-
wood q. m, Chicago S:3O . N. Baggage
checked to EnRlcwood and delivered BY
special transfer. Ticket ofaces, southeast
corner Broadway and Olive street and
Union Depot, st. Louis.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

A. Ksnk-Ny patent fuel-saving
combustor savss fifty per cent Of the
coal
ManufActmeNAll right, sir. Put
two on my boiler-furnsce and I WONT
use any coal ct all.-Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

The amateur photographer has habit Of
taxing almost anything except . hint
Somervi,le Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

WuEx you. Givo sdvice do not try - put Il
III in italics. -Ram's Horn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

FIND Q mau who has no hobby, and yuu
0ud ono who 10 not happy.-Ram's Horn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

WnKx . mercantile concern ''taAes in
sail" Il IL In the interest Of tho balsoCe
sheet
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

"THs good die young" d distinctly iisp.
piicahle To the a4ter;dinner story. >Wapkl
tngton 8tAe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

PnIpR kills more people than lie small
pox.-Ram's Horn. r1 -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

VACATION signi1es .'cmpty," but with
some i means full right along.-Philadea-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

LlYB TO tho bunko man 10 earnestly
feels thnt he must Do al that ho cnn-1I
mira Ga1etto.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

An honest critic b good friend
SoxE limbs o. the law never bsancA out.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

MADE out Of hole Cloths mesquite har.
Texas Siftings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

Tn tenant Who spends oil his money o. .
rooA-Du6aloC Courier. ass
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

Ta8 adventurous ny always 6ods his pa
per exceedingly sensational = 0alvosSou
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-11-11

sDmH'P yen know you wsre doing wrong
when you counterfeited that dollarf' epke0
the Judge Of the young 'culprik "NA 4
didn's judge. Th6 face b Tie engraving
work on that dollar made - worth tWo dot
!ars and nifty ceats ssy day."-Haspsss
0asar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,.

The Democratic Members of the Special Prison Committee Ask For the Re-
 mOval of Warden Chamberlain. HARTFORD, June 2O.-In the senate to day the democratic members of the special state prison committee, consist ing of Senator Root and Representative Beardsley, made their report. They find that Warden Chamberlain is getting too old for the place; that the cases of inhumanity inquired into are substantially true; that incarcerations cases uncalled for. They recommend the dismissal of Chamberlain, and that the present directors be not reap pointed, for not attending to their duties. This report was submitted to Senator Jones and Representative Mowry, the republican members of the committee, but they did not sign it, and will present another report in a day or two.
 The bill for constitutional conven. tion is being discussed in the senate this afternoon.
 In the house the question came up az to what had become of the appointment of Milton H. Shumway, to be judge oi the superior court. It was said that the paper was in the hands of the clerk of the senate, who would not give it up The committee was instructed to make an investigation.
 A bill was passed regulation the maMu. facture and sale of electricity. Two bills to determine the manner ir which contested elections shall be de cided were made the special order fol Thursday at noon. The constitutions convention bill was made the specia order for 9 o'clock on Thursday after \ noon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
rHE nslzzARnp IS HERE.
Reports From All Parts Indicate Ths
 This is . Record Breaker.

Reports From All Parts Indicate That
 This is Record Breaker. Backward, turn backward, time in thy flight, Give us cold weather and let the snow fly, Send us a blizzard before we all die.
 That is the way the writer feels, with the thermometer at his elbow register ing ninetyEdeRrees. This can not be called rare day in June. Rather, it is well done. At noon the mercury had touched ninety-six in many places around Waterbury and it was still travelling upward. The breeze was more in the nature of a simeon than anything else and brought but little comfort. Altogether it was one of the hottest June days ever experienced in Waterbury. However, there is a crumt of comfort in the knowledge that tHe hot wave is general throughout thif part of the country.
 At New Haven Sergeant Cox found the temperature 93 at noon, the highest point registered since 1891. A year agt
 to-day the maximum temperature wal ST.
 Observer Dunn of the New York sig nal station said at il o'clock that thu mercury registered 91 degrees and wa
 still rising, having eclipsed all record at that hour since 1887. He was of tn opinion that this would prove tn hottest day on record in New York. At Norwich one hundred degrees wa
 the maximum, at Danbury 95 and a Middletown 94.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
WORLD OF SPORTS.
Selden Minor of WInsted Trying to Match
 Horses With Gustave Cornelis.

Se1den Minor of W1nsted Trying to Match
 Horses With Gustave Cornelis.
 Selden Minor of Winsted, has offered to match his yearling Ally, Lady Launcelet, against the yearling lilly, La Belle Cleveland, owned by Gustave Cor nelis of this city, for $500 a side, the race to be trotted in this fall.
 Mir Cornelis is very anxious to accept MT Minors offer, but has not done so. for the reason that his lilly is already entered in the New England breeders meeting and as many other stakes as she can safely fill, and he thought it ex- tremely hazardous to give her addition al track work during her tender age. Mir Cornelis is evidently aware that too much training will often produce dis astrous results, which do not appear at the time but are reasonably certain to follow later; hence he should be com mended for his discretion.
 Final arrangements for the Russell Meehan fight have been completed. Samuel Merritt has chartered the port on June 23 at 12 p. m. Where the fight will take place no one knows but the managers. The original intention | to have the battle take place in Bridge port cannot be carried out on account of the action of the police. It is not i'm probable that the fight may take place aboard the Block Island. Both Meehan and Russell are in training and are re- ported in fine condition.
 Anson is nothing if not sensational | and the way he trounced New York two games out of three made the heart of | the "crank" who admires the "grand old man" of base ball feel so glad. From the start the "coIts'' made on the late trip. East everybody supposed Chicago was going to be easy prey for the strong club, in this section, hut, To and behold, they turn around Brooklyn, Philadel- phia, New York and Washington two out of three and make the best record of any of the western clubs on the trip. This is characteristic of team with Anson at the head of it, and many is the time he has served the same trick
 on an unsuspecting public during his sixteen years as manager of the Chicago club, The, teams record on this triI
 was nine games won and nine lost then comes Cleveland with seven wor and eleven lost; Cincinnati with six won and ten lost; Louiville with three won and fourteen lost, and St Louis last with two won and thirteen lost. Pitts
 burg started out we'll, but in the winc
 up they could only win one game out ot
 the last seven played.
 The purse of $100 for the winner O.
 the recent Harrington and King mill ha
 been equally divided by the stake Iholder.
 They are commencing to say some
 timing about "back number" out il
 Chicago when Pitcher Hutchison Ii mentioned.
 The increased pitching distance ha Apparently improved the effectiveness
 of Baltimore's star twirler, McMahon.
 With the exception of the pitchers
 every man on the Philadelphia team ha
 one or more home-run hits to his credit
 Catcher Merritt, of the Bostons
 whom the Louisville club let go with
 out a trial, leads, the Hub team il
 batting. And LouisvilIe's crying neet is players who can hit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
COMPLAINT DISMISSED.
Judge Lowe Refuses to Commit tn Smith Children to the County Home.

Judge Lowe Refuses to Commit the
 Smith Children to the County Home.
 Prosecuting Agent Pierce of the Hu- mane society brought complaint before Judge Lowe in the probate court to- day, charging that w. D. Smith was in- competent to care for his four children, aged 8, 5,7 and 9 years, respectively that the mother of the children was in- sane, and asking that the four children be committed to the county home Attorney Russell appeared for MT Smith and showed to the satisfaction of the court that the father was able and willing to provide and care for the children. The man promised to secure competent housekeeper, and Judge Lowe dismissed the case. Another child, eight months old, was taken tc the almshouse yesterday with itI mother, but First Selectman Pinney
 will provide home for the little one, i is probable that Mrs Smith will have tt
 be sent to the asylum at Middletown, al
 soon as that institution can accommo date her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
POLICE COURT.
William D. Smith Charged With Assault ing His Insane Wife,

William ID. Smith Charged With Assault
 ing His Insane Wife.
 In the police court this morning be- fore Judge Bradstreet William D. Smith was charged with assaulting his wife and with breach of the peace. Several witnesses testified to hearing the woman scream and to having heard Smith threaten her, but all admitted that the woman acted like an insane person. The husband admitted having struck his wife, but not in a manner to hurt her and more to keep her from abusing the children. She was insanely jealous and bothered him a great deal. Mir Booth, his employer, stated that Smith was a sober, industrious man and earned $21 week. When testifying as to his wife's mental condition Smith was visibly affected and shed tears. Judge Bradstreet told him he had been indiscreet and used poor judgment in the matter of restraining his wife, but in view of the many aggravating cir cumstapces, he suspended judgment.
 John Lane, charged with being drunk had been arrested yesterday by Officer Noonan. He was given $5 and costs.
 The case of Martin w. Geisler, fol non support, was adjourned until nex Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
MILITIA ORDER.
Promulgating the Provisions of the New
 Militia Law.

Promu1gattng the Provisions of the New
 Militia Law.
 The new militia law has been issued from the adjutant-generars office in the called to the three years enlistment clause of the law, and it is stated that any soldier now in service having served three years or more prior to June 3, 1898, and who fails to take his dis charge at once, will be rated as a re- enlisted man. Any soldier who fails to take his discharge as provided is en titled to twenty-five cents per day, ad- ditional pay.
 The colonels of the First, Second, Third and Fourth regiments are ordered their respective regiments to appear al the armory in Hartford, New Haven, New London and Bridgeport, re. spectively, to nominate an additional major, to fill an original vacancy caused by Section 19, new militia law, and p1ake return of the nomination so made to this office without delay, trans mitting herewith one of the origina orders issued in compliance herewith When the several majors have received their appointments the senior major IT each regiment will be placed in com mand of one of the battalions and tbt JunlOr maJOr III command CI the other,
 Each major will nominate on his staff an adjutant with rank of first lieuten ant, and sergeant-major, to be ap pointed and warranted according tC law.
 Each colonel of a regiment will ap point and warrant a mounted orderly with rank of corporal.
 The colonels of the several regiment are authorized to increase the regi mental bands to not more than twenty \ five members.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
BARNuMs CIRCUS TO BE SOLD.
The Gre atest Show on Earth Win Change
 Owners This Fall.

The Gre atest Show on Earth Will Change
 Owners This Fall.
 The belief is strongly expressed at Bridgeport that the big Barnum 6 Bailey circus is to change ownership. Rumors to this effect have been in the air for a long time, but nothing definite could heretofore be had in the matter from those in Interest.
 Now Bridgeport newspaper has se- cured statement from Mir Bailey that the change hinted at is among the pro- Liabilities. He says that between the big show and his other business affair 8 he has more to look after than one man ought to care for, and he added that he would rather sell his interest than buy out his partners under Mir Barnum's will. One of the parties concerned said yesterday that there was no one in the Barnum family now competent to manage the show and it would be ex- tremely risky for the heirs to purchase.
 c. Barnum Seelye, one of the Barnum heirs, said that there was an amicable understanding between all parties con- cerned and that the Barnum & Bailey partnership would terminate this fall. He would not say anything as to which side would purchase the others interest, but his manner indicated that the heirs had had enough of the show business. The Barnum interest in the show is in ventoried at $250, ,000 to $500, ,000, so that the actual value of the big show is some where in the neighborhood of $1 ,000, 900,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
NUTMEG CARVINGS.
Excerpts From the Columns of Our Dail.
 Exchanges.

Excerpts From the Columns of Our Daily
 Exchanges.
 Deputy Commander Fanton of Dan bury was left off the committee of ar. engagements in the recent memorial ser. vice there and he wrote to all posts in the state saying that the affair would be fizzle. He is threatened with court martial.
 It is probable the state board of educa- tion will appoint Dr Eugene Bouton, the present superintendent of schools in Bridgeport, who was not reelected to that position, as principal of the new State Normal school recently established in that city. The salary will be s, 900.
 The Raymond & Sloan livery stable in Hartford was damaged to the extent of 90, ,000 by fire yesterday. Portland was without water yester- day owing to a break in the water mains, and business was practically sus- pended in the mills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
NAueAIuck ANp McINlrY.
DOings of Day Tn the valley Re4ow
 This City.

Doings of . Day Tn the Valley Relow
 This City.
 NAUGATUCK, June 20-A wedding is announced at the M. B. church to- morrow afternoon at four o'clock.
 George Tudor of Partridge Town vas found dead in the woods yesterday. He has lived alone for some time past.
 Reserved seats at 35 cents each go on sale at McCarthy's tomorrow for the closing exercises of Naugatuck public schools on Thursday and Friday even- ings. The drama ''Lauva, the Pauper," is to be given. The proceeds go to bene- fit the piano fund.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Congre- gatlonal church will meet tomorrow. Tea will be served.
 The Richard Weary excise case was again continued yesterday until Thurs day of this week, some half dozen witnesses were examined when the prosecuting attorney had the case con. tinued to prove that Neary had license George Strigy, who was arrested fol tongue flashing Phelps, was fined $1 and costs. A. Brennan was also fined $1 anC costs for assault on party on Saturday night.
 The Rev Father Pagan is under tht physician's care. A nurse came uI from New York City yesterday to tak' care of him.
 The warden and burgesses met las might, heard the appeal of John Corners | who demanded justice in the matter O keeping pig pen, to the annoyance O his neighbors, complained of as a hui sance, and ordered discontinued by tn health committee, in whose hands tn
 matter was left They also arranged t
 make a grade for church street :; votet
 to extend Maple street up the hill High street; heard tho report of severs
 com mittees and adjourned. Posters are out advertising the Yale and Naugatucks to play here on Thurs day next.
 r Witnesses go from here to New Hs l ven to-day in the case where partie t drove off the horse belonging to Joh B Hall some months since, he followin l them up and getting his rig near SeJ ImOur,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
kNowLToN HAS FINISHED.

The District Attorney Tears to Pieces the Arguments of Attorney Robinson.
 NEW BEDFORD, June 20.-District At. torney Knowlton resumed his argu- ments in the Borden case this morning. It was brilliant effort, in striking con. trast to the weak arguments made fol the defense by ex-Governor Robinson He attacked the points made by the latter and piece by piece tore them asunder. His arguments evidently had an effect on the jury and the prisonol was visibly affected and remained witt bowed head and covered face. Al 1905 the district attorney finished hi argument and a recess was taken unti 1:45.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
SMITH GETS A YEAR.
The Forger and Hotel Thief Who Was Nabbed in This City.

The Forger and Hotel Thief Who Was
 Nabbed in This City.
 The criminal term of the superior court was opened in the district court room at 10 o'clock this morning by Sheriff Carmody, and adjournment was immediately taken until 9 o'clock this afternoon at New Haven.
 At two o'clock this afternoon the court opened in the superior court room, al New Haven, with Judge Wheeler on the bench. l.. w. Smith of Torrington who was convicted in the lower court oi forging the name of Eaton, Cole ( Burnham Co.,. of Bridgeport, and at tempting to pass the worthless cheek 1T this city, was sentenced to state prisol for one year. Smith is a well knowr hotel thief, and is wanted by the au thorities in half 8 dozen place throughout the state.
 George Luckey and Robert Connor were each fined SEQ and costs for takinl horse without leave.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
Schooner on Fire.

NEW LONDON, June 20.-Schooner T. P. Dixon, A. J. Bird of Rockland, Me, owner, Captain Bostwick, with 1,7OO barrels of lime, put in here last evening with matches battened down and cargo on fire. The fire was discovered about 8 o'clock yesterday morning when be- tween Block Island and Montauk. The vessel was in a heavy easterly gale Saturday and the captain believed the fire was started then. The extent of the fire is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING S
Maatinga Thia EN

Meetings This EVeninE. First division, A. O. H. Daughters of St George. La Societe St Jean Baptiste. Freundschafts lodge, Nos, O.DH HIS Anchor lodge, No 40, N. k. o. P. Court Falcon, A. O. F. of A. Brooklyn Athletic club. Sanctuary Onward. Sedgwick guard drill. Social meeting, Y. M. 0. L. A. Fraternity lodge, No 145, I. o. G. T. Comstock lodge, No 13, K. of P. Waterbury lodge, No 5, A. O. U. W. Council of Chosen Friends. St Aloysius Drum Corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
The Naw England Suit.

The case of Goldsmith vs the New York & New England Railroad com. pany was continued yesterday in the criminal superior court at Hart
 ford after recess of nearly two weeks. Nearly all the time was occupied in cross exam
 ming the plaintiffs expert account ant, The defendants will present theil case in A few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
Fatal Roilar Fxplosion.

R1peEwooD, N. J., June 20.-The boiler of the Ridgewood stone crushing works exploded this morning, instantly killing the superintendent, John G. Bo' gart, and injuring one other man. The building was wrecked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
JOHN HOOKER TO RETIRE.
The Supreme Court Reporter Seeks
 Long Needed Rest.

Long Needed Rest.
 It is said that John Hooker, the re- porter of the judicial decisions of the su- preme court, is about to retire to private life, MT Hooker has occupied the posi- ton of supreme court reporter for nearly forty years, and as the author of "Hooker's reports" is well known to the legal profession all over the country He is now over 70 years of age, the age limitation at which judges of the su- preme court can occupy the bench. But this limitation does not apply to MI Rockers position, and he retires only tc enjoy a needed rest during the remain ing years of his life. The salary of the supreme court reporter is $4 ,000 year with $500 for expenses. It is said that Seymour c. Loomis, is a prominent can ! didate for the position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
TIMELY IOPICS.

Reid & Hughes will close out the balance of their cloaks at about cost prices.
 The finest line of groceries in Water bury can be obtained at the we'll stocked store of the Waterbury Grocery Go. Prices reasonable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
LOCAL LINEs

FLOUR, FLOUR, Flour, At LADD's, cheaper than ever. ]-
 Phelan's Cream Java Coffee is very fine, but his Java and Mocha has no superior in tho state. Try it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-06-20
Edwin Rooth,a Will.

NEW YORK, June 20.-The will of the late Edwin Booth was offered for pro. bate to-day. It was executed on June il, 1899, and disposes of personal estate valued at S6O5, ,000. A number of $1O,- 900 and $5, GOO bequests are made to rel. atives of Mir Booth, and to the Players club. The greater part of the estate is left in trust for MT Booths daughter.