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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
MYSTERIOUS ELECTRICITY.
The Human Mind May Never Solve I'll
Prohlem of What II TS

The Human Mind May Never Solve the
Problem of What 1t Is.
To the metaphysical mind on the one
hand and to the confident ignoramus on
the other the mysterious nature of cleo
tricity offers fruitful subject of specu-
lation. To the latter especially it seems
a reproach that the true nature of cleo
tricity has not long before been made
manifest, and he is always prepared to
dash off an explanation with much more
confidence than Newton proposed his
theory of gravitation. 1t seems inexpli-
cable to the public at large that the mYs-
terry surrounding electricity is not dis
PEELED. 1t does not seem to occur to
those who are impatient to have the
great question, "What is electricity"
answered that we are in just as dense
ignorance as to the mechanism of other
phenomena. Gravtation, light, heat
and chemical action are in the same
category of scientific mysteries and have
had centuries more of thought bestowed
on them than has been devoted to the
new agent. While it now seems that
we may be on the threshold of one of
the greatest discov cries of the human
J
BILE, that the knowledge of man may
never be permitted to extend to the en-
tire solution of the problem, for it is the
very problem of the universe itself.
Assuming what seems to be unques-
toned, that electricity, electrical action
or whatever we may call it, has its seat
in the atoms or molecules of matter or
of the hypothetical matter, ether, we
are brought face to face with the same
conditions that confront the cosmical
philosopher. AS the latter can never
hope to have his material vision extend
to the bounds of the universe, neither
can the molecular physicist hope to ma
terially appreciate the ultimate elements
of matter. Lord Kelvin has shown that
if a drop of water were magnified to the
size of the earth one of its constituent
molecules would only be magnifed to
approximately the size of cricket
ball. Bearing this in mind, the i'm
mensity of the problem which is SO often
hippantly referred to is evident. True,
we may demonstrate the exact relation
between electricity and magnetism and
may satisfactorily connect these with
other phenomena and even obtain a
working hypothesis that will answer all
scientific needs, but the ultimate solu-
ton may forever 'evade the human mind.
Whatever we do learn, however, will
not be through the speculations of meta
physicians or the guesses of tyros, but
through the physical investigations of
Hertzes and Teslas. While as mental
training metaphysical speculation may
have its use, the absolute lack of addi-
tions to our real knowledge during the
many centuries from Plato to Bacon,
when metaphysics held full sway, is con-
elusive that nothing can be expected
from this direction, and merely specula-
tive theories in regard to the nature of
electricity deserve as little considera-
ton as is now given to the metaphysical
vagaries of the schoolmen of the middle
ages. -Electrical World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22

The Sun says it is hardly probable that
Roger Conner will be released by the New
YoFks.
John w. Webster, who went south on
hunting tour a few weeks ago, returned
home to-day.
The month of January so far has been
an unusually dry month. The rainfall up
to date amounts only to little over half
an inch.
For Conn: Fair to-day, and on Tuesday,
colder by Tuesday morning, and decidedly
colder on Wednesday morning, northwest
erly winds.
Elliott Bronson of Wolcott, an employee
of Tracy Brothers, received a bad cut on
one of his fingers while at work to-day.
DIR Axtelle dressed the wound.
THE hearing on the appointment of a re-
ceiver for the Massachusetts, property of
the New York & New England road set for
to-day at Boston, was postponed until
Friday.
SOakwood hotel at Charter Oak park was
burned to the ground about o'clock last
evening The fire started in the attic and
was caused by a lighted match being care
lessly thrown down.
Mrs Catherine Coyle died yesterday
afternoon at her residence, 81 Ayers street.
The funeral will be held at $50 tomorrow
morning, with services at the church of
the Immaculate Conception.
The following contributions We're re-
ceived at the relief bureau to-day: Pier
pont Brothers, one barrel of pork; Platt
Brothers, Plat Mills, thirty pounds of pork,
Sam Munich gave ton of coal on Saturday.
81 The strangest thing that has ever hap
pened in the records of the probate court
was the closing up of the estate of Charles
A. Sackett He made an assignment some
time ago for the benefit of his creditors.
William NJ. Gillette was the trustee. This
morning an order was asked from the court
to pay the creditors one hundred cents on
the dollar.
The cast of the drama Under Two
Flags were photographed yesterday at the
Crane Art gallery on Bank street. When
the pictures are complete the public will
have a chance to view several of the scenes
of the play to be put on by the Acme ORA
matte club. The pictures were taken in
costume and will be novel mode of adj
Ivdrtising an amateur production. The re-
hearsal yesterday was almost faultless and
several out of town guests, who were
present, warmly applauded the various
striking situations. Tonight another re-
hearsal will be held at the rooms of the
club.
The remains of the late DR. Henry S.
Wildman were buried at Brookfield, his
former home. on Saturday, delegations
from the local lodges of Masons, O&dfellows
and United Workmen, of which the deceased
was n member. attending. The funeral
services were held Friday afternoon at the
residence of James p. King. So Grove
street, where the remains were viewed by
large number of friends and patients of
the deceased. many of whom made beauti-
full floral offerings as an expression of the
great respect in which they held DR. Wild
man, who during his few years residence
in Waterbury made boasts of friends
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
Mr. CAIRNS WILL HUSTLE.
Unemployed Men May be Given Work
Week.

Unemployed Men May be Given Work
Next Week.
The statement of City Engineer Cairns
at the meeting of the water supply COM
mitee last Friday night to the effect that it
was not possible to get started on the
work of laying the pipes along the old
Waterville road within month has caused
considerable comment Mr. Cairns told
representative of the DEMOCRAT
to-day that he was not aware that
the committee intended to introduce such
a proposition at that meeting, and in an
swering the question came as near the
time he thought the work could be begun
as he could do with the short notice he had
Of the natter. He said, however that if
there is any desire on the part of the peo-
pie to put the unemployed of the city to
work there, he should be prepared to give
them the plans in few days, so that the
men can be put at work digging the ditch
about the latter part of next week. Mr.
Cairns will rush things through as quickly
as possible, so that no one can say the de-
lay in commencing the work is due TO any
delay in waiting for his plans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
PETITION FOR A MEETING.
To Take Action With Regard to Electin;
81 Town Clerk

To Take Action With Regard to Electing
Town Clerk.
The following petition was presented to
the selectmen Saturday night:
To the selectmen of the town of Water
bury.
The undersigned. inhabitants of the
town of Waterbury and qualified to vote in
the town meetings of said town respect
fully request that a special town meeting
of said town be called forthwith for the
purpose of electing town clerk of said
town to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of James J. Madden, the late town
clerk.
The signers are Charles G.. Root, NJ F.
Carmody, Eugene Sullivan, James E. Rus
sell. Robert A. Lowe, Thomas H. Hayes,
Edward j. Finn, 7. O'Rourke, John
Moriarty, Marcus Hellmann, Christian
Hauser, John Byron, D. J. Casey, Christie
pher Strobel, James F. Phelan, p. H.
Seery, John w. Gaffney, NJ. Guilfoile
John j. McAuliffe, James Horigan,
William Hellmann, Thomas H. Lawlor,
William Doran, p. j. McGrath, Robert
C. Manville, G. C. Russell J. II. Duggan,
Mortimer Heffernan and James E. Byrnes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
Reid & Hughes
Great Cloak Sale
SATURDAY and MONDAY.

Notice the prices we offer. for Saturday
and Monday only.
% Ladies' FUR TRIMMED JACKETS,
also plain, in black, blue ana mixtures.
The prices have ranged from $500 to
S12.0O but you can take Your pick of them
for S1.75 each.
A lot of REFER COATS, large sleeves
and umbrella back. Colors: blue and black
would be cheap at $500. Choice for 3. 50.
There are some extra large sizes in this
lot.
4 lot of extra fine and heavy Beaver
Coats. large sleeves, umbrella back, silk
facing. Colors brown, blue, black
black and tan. Price $3.50. former price
$1,000.
\ lot of tight fitting Jackets full skirts,
large sleeves, waists and sleeves trimmed
with braid. collar and fronts edged with
French Seal Fur. ColOrs black, brown,
and blue. Price. $3.50 formerly SO.
\ lot OF tight fitting jackets, sold former
" at SI5.75, $3.50 and S25. now 80 rs.
Misses Jackets in English mixtures and
plain Beaver, all colors, sizes II to Is
years. Price, 3.29. formerly So and Sc.
Children's Gretchen coats, sizes 10 and
u years, at =, IS, formerly - TO 81.
Plush Cloaks, former price SIS, now
S13.75.
A lot of ladies suits, flannel and serge,
in blue. black, wine, gray and green. Sold
as high IS SI2.5 80, Take your pick at SOS
each.
Infants coats made of Eiderdown and
Lambs wool cloth, at 81. 9S each, formerly
$. so to 4.69.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
TIMELY TOPICS.

Special low price on useful house furnish
ing goods at Conlon Brothers store this
week.
Buy your clothing and gents furnish
ing goods at the Waterbury One Price Cos
store at about half price, until removal,
March /.
The biggest stock of furniture in west
ern Connecticut may be found at Moriartys.
1t must be greatly reduced before removal,
at some price.
A big sale of oriental rugs is going on at
Miller & Peck's. The sale will last two
weeks. You are invited to call.
Special bargains in ladies' hosiery to-
morrow at Curran's.
Castle says he can save money for buyers
of meat. He sells fish at his East Main
street market.
If You want to buy an overcoat cheap.
now is the time to do it. Jones, Morgan &
Co are reducing their big stock, at popular
prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22

Doings of Day in NauGatuck and Union
City.

NAUGATUcK, Jan 22.-The Gem dramatic
club will produce play written by John p.
Gubbins, one of our citizens, on February
l. 1t is entitled "Uncle Albert
Daughter" the scenes being laid in New
England. Those who have heard it re-
hearsed say that it is good.
The Rev Mr. Soule preached in the NJ.
Z. Church last evening.
After many months of lingering illness
Mrs Thomas Ryan of Union City, aged 30,
died yesterday morning from consumption.
The funeral will take place from st Fran
els church to morrow morning
The Rev T. j. Lenahan of st Francis
church is gaining strength slowly after his
attack of the grip, and hopes to be able to
preach next Sunday.
The Germania Mannerchor will give
their seventh annual masquerade ball at
Germania hall, Union City, on Friday
evening next. The Germania orchestra
will furnish music; prompting by Pro-
fessor f. Rheam.
An application has been made in the
probate court by Andrew Wylie, guardian
of the children of Larry Wilmot, deceased,
praying for permission to sell some real
estate Oh Hillside avenue. 1t will be heard
on January "a.
Raymond White is busy making out the
military enrolment list.
Quarantine bas been removed from the
Nee 'rthy tenements on Water street, and
Sullivan and O'Brien returned to work to-
day.
Court Unity of Foresters will give their
annual masquerade ball on Friday, Febru-
airy 2.
A seven years old girl of John Brennan,
stopping at William Ayres', died from
scarlet fever yesterday morning.
beautiful meteor, followed by stream
of fire, fell from the heavens at sos on
Saturday evening. 1t apparently fell just
over the western hills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
a Put
Great Off
Many Buying
Persons Their
OVerCOatS155 Until !
Knowing that
the lowest prices
then prevail

To all those and everyone in need of
OUTSIDE COVERING, will say the time
to buy is now. and this is the place. All
OYERCOATS for men, young men, boys
and children have been marked down to
the lowest notch, although our stock is re-
duced, still we have too large stock for
this time of the year.
Some good Kersey Overcoats for $3.50.
the kind that sold for $1,000 and $12.OO.
Made single and double breasted. Better
ones at $3.50, 1900. 1850, 5000 and
22.0O. Every price shows a reduction of
from 400 to 600
Can fit fat men or men inclined to be
stout, with our stout Overcoats. No alter
atoms, and Prices cut with the rest.
Boys and Childrens Overcoats have re-
ceiyed the same treatment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
Situation in IlanhurY.

DANBURY, Jan 22.-White, Tweedy &
Smyth made an effort to open their shop
to-day, but it was failure, none of the
hands making application for work. The
executive committee is holding a confer
ence with six manufactures this afternoon
and expect to be successful. 1t is known
that these manufacturers are trying to be
released from their bonds to the Manufac-
turers' association. %
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
AN USEM ENTS.
The Baker Opera Co.

The Baker Opera Co will open its four
nights engagement at the opera house this
evening, When ''Boccaccio" will be
presented. William Wolf, Arthur Wooley.
Frank Ranney, Irene Murphy, Maud Dick
eson, Josie Tntropidi~ and other favorites
are with the company and new features
win be introduced. y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
Suicide of a STRANGER.

New HAVEN. Jan pa stranger who
registered at the New Haven house yester-
day as CASTOR E. st Lawrence, was found
dead In his room this morning. having
committed suicide by turning on the gas.
He left note saying he was tired of life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
Kelly Says:

1t is impossible to have high wages un-
der low tariff, and he further says that
Professor Wilson, the leader of the demo-
cratic Congress, must be suffering under a
fit of temporary insanity when he argues
that in effect protection decreases wages by
reducing their purchasing power. If Mr.
Wilson will compare the following quota
tions with any free trade country on the
face of the globe for tho same grade of
goods he will discover that he has made a
oknl,l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
Peckham For Associate Justice.

WASHINGTON, Jan 22.-Wheeler H.
Peckham of New York was to-day nomina-
ted by Preaident Cleveland as associate
justice of the United States supreme
court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22

The Brooklyn Athletic club is making
great preparations for the charity enter
tainment to be given in the auditorium
next Friday night. A parade in which
many of the local societies have voted to
participate will be held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
ADVERTISE IN THE
DEMOCRAT"
{. T. TURNER G. co.
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

MEMS FURNISHINGS.
All of our Mems Outing Shirts, cut full
length and width, with deep yoke all sizes
sold regularly at SOC and SOC, Red Ticket
price zoe.
Mems and Boys Lined Gloves and Nit
tens. also Yarn Goods, are subject to 20
per cent discount from regular prices
during the Red Ticket Sale.
HOSIERY.
Read this and come quick.
100 dozen Children's Stainless Black
Cotton Hose. seamless feet, all sizes, always
15c, Red Ticket price 10c per pair.
Fifty dozen only of Boys Ipswich Black
hose, always zoe. Red Ticket Price 12ac
per pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22

A public library and literary resort
exclusively for the blind has been opened
In Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
Ladies ana Goats
Boys and Girls.

Buy your Tea and Coffee at Phelan's and
have a pair of Skates. This is the season
for them-it Is beneficial to the health to
go skating. Phelan don't want to sell
skates, he wants to give them to you
PHELAN, IL East Main St. Platt's Block
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
Lynch & 0'ROurke
The Working Mans UndertakerS,

and Book dealers, [St Patricks block,
10 East Main street.
For all foreign and domestic Papers. daily
and weekly also Puck and Judge A full line
of Stationery and Periodicals, also Story
Papers. and Children's Toys full line
of Religious articles kept in stock.
EMBALAIING A SPECIALITY.
and good work guaranteed. Night calls
answered at 81 Union street, SO Pember-
ton street, and District Telegraph office
JOHN LYNCH, Undertaken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-22

FLOUR FLoUR. Flour, At LADIES'
cheaper than ever.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
HAD THE VINEGAR HABIT.
Wonan's Vanity Ultimately Cost Her Life
by Slow Poison. 80.

Wonoan's Vanity Ultimately Cost Her Life
by Slow Poison. So ~
81 once had patient" said Roch
ESTER IN. - physician to st. Louis
reporter, "who poisoned herself with
vinegar.
Il was never a burning and shining
light in the medical profession, and
hence it is not surprising that the case
bafiied my investigation for a year
though / have the consolation OF
knowing that four eminent physicians
who were called in for consultation at
tributed the lady's evident breaking
mp to four different causes, none OF
them remotely connected with the real
one. The chief symptom was lassftu6e
and deathly whiteness,. and the lady,
who had no other companion but an
ignorant, though faithful, colored at
tentiant, finally died before reaching
her thirtieth year.
Subsequent investigation proved
that she was a vinegar fiend, and that,
while refusing food of every. descrip
ton. she was drinking large quantities
Of vinegar As the habit grew upon
her she secured stronger grades, until
finally she was drinking acetic acid
. but very slightly diluted. There are
cases on record of persons who have
been poisoned by overdoses of vinegar,
laken to improve the complexion. but
this is the only case 1 ever heard OF
anyone acquiring. n vinegar habit and
pursuing it steadily until it caused
death"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
THE WICHITA PEERLESS EXPREss'.
New Tran service.

Commencing Sunday. Nov. 49, the Mis-
sour Pacific railway will place in service
new traiu-"The Wichita Peerless TX
press between Wichita and Kansas City
and S.. Louis and all eastern points.
This train will staff from Wichita. daily.
at s.95 p. m tStarring from here i Will
necessarily always leave on time-l IL will
run thrsugh to Kansas City, solid. con
sisting OF Pullman sleeper, chair car and
coach. The Missouri Pacific Railway
company Is tie only line tina, gives tbe
Wichita people a strictly Wichita train.
that Is TO say, the only line that starts its
trains from Wichita kemsmber this.
aud when you contemplate trip leaving
Wichi,a in the evening. don't fail 20 take
the Missouri Pacific, and thus start on
time . advertised.
IL you should wish to start on your
Journey IA the day time yon can't possibly
do better than 20 take the Missour1 Pacific
fast mail zad express which ieave Dich-
ia az o. clock p. Ia aud lands yen ia 81
Louis the mex; morning At s:I5 BY taking
this train cas-; ron save nearly foar hours
between Wichita and St. Louis. making
New York in less than fifty hours from
the time you leave ;he Peerless PriDcess-
The Esw time card which goes into effect
New. 18th will show = number OF impoT--
ant changes, which viii he fully abowu IL,
tine ;1taes published IN Re 8silT pspsrs-
Passengers car earn igI particulars Fssa-
,!ve 10 iais superb trzin service By calm :
.. Missouri Psca1c eisJ ticket ofisc-. II
North Main 81 do x
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

California Possesses a delightful winter
climate. Almost every day Is baimy and
fuif OF sunshine To live ia such air few
mo uths may save you big doctor bill u
coessu't cuef much 10 try. The frisco nae
and Santa Fe route Will carry yoa 10 Lon
Aug sles, San Diego OF san Francssco s5s
day, on fast vest3bulsd express train, IN
Pullman or tourist sleeper- The journey
Is through New Mexico and Afizess.
where heavy snowfaIIs seidoy come. IL Z
short, quick and comfoEtabls-ssfsishs
across s. not rcuud-abors.@ 9ocs week
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT exsarsioDs are ran
TO tile Pacific Coast ia. f<rr1s, sisep~rs
Coms>et%nt porsers and sgenis N cssszs
Second Class tickets houossd. AID god
care saksn Of ladies aud children vstisosst
escort Very cheap rates fer ots nsys ssf
rouud trip, pow ia effect. Wyste.issU.
Wnsar;. G.. p. A. Frizco L.se, st- Aogs4
Mo-. for copy OF California excnYssoa -.
let and a Ezndsou~sy iiinstfsfed l1oS
entitled ITO California; AUD EscSS MI
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
Growing Land.

Enterprising men have a way OF
growing land along the narshy shores
Of Delaware bay. The plan is to cu'
the dikes and let the tide rise and fall
for course of years over considera.
blearea including some upland. 1t is
found after awhile that the dikes may
be removed considerably out toward
the low tide line, and that many acres
of arnble, land have been gained al
small cost. Marsh companies usually
exist for the purpose OF cooperation IN
such work, and there are many quar-
rels over the land OF men that refuse
10 join the company in making TEN
parary sacrifice of upland for the pur
pose Of reclaiming submerged. marsh
The land thus reclaimed is extremely
fertile. but it usually yields crop O.;
malsrial fevers when first byongh, IN.
der cultivation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
WICHITA. KANSAS.

Is a city of 1000. The Griswold Park is
the only one in the city and the finest
natural park between the Mississippi and
the Rockies. 1t is located on Central
avenue one mile from the union depot,
through the business part of the city. and
only six blocks from the court house.
Street cars to and from. The park con-
tains thirty-six acres. surrounded on three
sides by the Little Arkansas river, a de-
lightful boating stream, and contains the
finest half mile track in the state. An ex-
tensive drill and camp ground. Well
watered by many hydrants and lighted by
electricity. 1t will be opened free to all
public benefits, rallys, conventions re-
unions, celebrations. picnics. festivals,
barquets, wheelmen's tournaments and
band conventions. Arrangements have
been made with all railroads for one fare
for the round trip for all. On May 1st,
and special occasions will be ready to ac-
commodate SO. 600 people. Address
81 Cts F. E. GRIswOLD,