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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-21
Foretelling Weather by Actions of Birds,

Foretelling Weather by Actions of Birds.
There must be sound scientific laws
that rule the earthly conditions that
prevail, and when these laws are cor.
rectly understood weather prophecy
ing will be decidedly useful and
necessary. Aside from the scientific
end of it, it is remarkable how all
birds and beasts understand the sit
uation correctly. ! have heard of
any number of animals whose pecul-
lar moves on certain occasions pre-
dict a storm or foul weather. my
self have made a study of II class
OF fowls in this connection-the barn
yard pigeon. have had a chance to
study them for a good long while
now, and imagine that l understand
pretty thoroughly what their moves
mean. have taken ordinary news
paper predictions and set myself to
watch that flock of pigeons to see if
they understood what was coming.
noticed that when a sudden storm
was approaching, although the sky
might be ever so clear, my pigeons
were always on the wing-circling
about and around with great unrest
until the storm came. When a sea-
son of clear weather was on, my
pigeons always fly higher than usual,
but not SO often. They prefer to sit
on the barn roof or in the yard and
NOPE in the sun. About "a hours be-
fore the arrival of a cold wave
pigeons will begin to enter in and out
oftheir coves without apparent cause.
remaining always close at hand.
These predictions l have found infal-
hble up to date.-St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-21
At Once.

"Yes," said the young student thought
fully; when l get interested in a subject,
I never stop until l have embraced it thor
oughly."
That's nice" was his sweetheart's hest
tating reply. II wish / was an interesting
subject"
And she PROMPTLY became one.-Tit-B Bits.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-21
The Name of London"

The old name for the city of Lon
don was Lynden or L~lynden, mean.
ing 1.-The city by the lake" An ole
tradition gives us to understand thai
London was founded by Brute, a de
scendant of Aneas. and that it was
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-21
Couldn't BE Done.

Lady Gn h~oopskirt)-I wish my
portrait taken.
Photographer-Take this seat. ma
dame.
"Oh, but | want it full length"
"Huml Very sorry, madame, but
my panoramic camera is out of or
der."-New York Weekly.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-21
Reform.

Tompkins-You don't believe in
dress reform, do you, dear7
Mrs. Tompkins ltartly)-When ]
am compelled to make one gown do
tor three seasons, I rather guess ]
have to believe in it!-Truth.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-21

"The engagement was broken off,"
"What was the cause?"
"Oh, a lovers quarrel"
"What was the nature of it?"
IA dispute between them as to which
loved the other better. Truth.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-21

In cleansing japanned goods never use
hot water. We a cloth slightly in warm
water and rub the article to be cleaned.
Should any smear appear sprinkle with
-four and wipe dry.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-21

10Y B. c., and it is known that the
Romans founded a city there and
called it Londinium in the year Gil A.
d. Chicago Tribune.
RUBBER FROM CRUDE OIL.
A Recent Important Discovery Which Has
Been Kept a Secret.
A most unique manufacturing es-
Enlistment. the only one Of its kind
i'll the world, has been in operation
successfully for some months at Sa-
vannah. Here cottonseed oil is man
ufactured by a secret process into
rubber-not a substitute, but bona
fde rubber; such at least some of
the best experts have pronounced the
product of the factory to be. Nobody
knows anything about what is going
on inside of the factory with the ex-
ception of a few workmen. Nobody
is admitted. The bare facts alone
are known that crude cottonseed oil
from the oilmill, costing about so
cents a gallon, OF about $135 per ton,
is carted in in 5-ton lots and that
tons of rubber, worth about 81 per
pound, or 1000 per ton, are carted
out and shipped to a very prominent
rubber dealer and manufacturer of
Boston.
In a recent interview the discov.
erer of the process, who is an artist
OF some prominence, states that
while experimenting with cotton
seed oil to produce a varnish for
paintings he obtained a product en-
tirely foreign to his eXpectation-not
a way to make varnish, but rubber.
He claims that his process is so sim
pie that II is not patentable; hence
his only safeguard is in the secrecy
of the process. The only informa
ton he gives is that he uses only Is
per cent of genuine rubber to pro
duce an article which cannot in n
way be distinguished from crude in
dia rubber.
AS soon as his discovery was made
he went at once to Boston, where a
number of rubber experts pronounced
the product genuine rubber and
would not believe thatsuch an article
could be produced by artificial means.
A prominent rubber manufacturer of
Boston recognized at once the value
of the discovery and took a different
view from the rest and purchased an
interest in the process and placed
$50, 900 at the command of the dis
coverer for the purpose of erecting
the necessary plant. The existence
and availability of the rubber trees
is limited, and it is doubtful if much
higher prices than the present quo
tations would have the effect of caus-
ing a corresponding increase in the
production.
Artiticially planted rubber trees
would require many years before
they could be made to yield, and the
present rubber forest is deteriorating
fast. Any discoveries in the line of
a quick and cheap process for the
manufacture of artificial rubber are
likely therefore to possess great COM
mercial value and importance.-C.
B. Warrand in Manufacturers Rec
ord.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-21
With Milk, With Milk,

Orders from pompous individuals,
shouted when the waiter is some Lit.
tie distance off, are sometimes robbed
of the desired etfect-for instance, q
gentleman once called out to me,
Bring NE a cup of cafe au lait-with
milk.-LOndon Tit-Bits.
Believers In Luck.
There are as many superstitious peo.
pie in the world today as there ever
were, and the belief in signs. charms and
omens has by no means passed away. A
charming young married woman has
won almost all the prizes at the progress
i've euchre parties she, has attended dur
ing the past season. She plays well; but,
as a friend told her, The best players
have to hold good cards to VIM" At the
end of the season she told what she
thinks has been the cause of all her luck,
II fail to cut my finger nails be-
fore breakfast every Monday morning"
she said, land that is my magical charm
against bad luck for the whole week"
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-21

first called New Troy or Troynovant.
In the time of Lud it was surrounded
bya wall and vas then known as
Lud's Town, or Cer-Lud. This Lat.
ter is probably the correct version of
the origin of the name of London. if
for no other reason, becausei it is such
an easy matter to detect a similarity
between the expressions London and
Lud's Town. 1t is claimed by some
writers that there was a city on the
present site of London in the year
1107 B. c., and it is known that the
Romans founded a city there and
called it Londinium in the year 61 A.
D. Chicago Tribune.
RUBBER FROM CRUDE OIL.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.
Who has the key to Finn's box? It worth $25. Have you?

Who has the key to Finn's box? It is worth $25. Have you?
 Miss Della Begley of New Britain is visiting Miss Maggie Mitchell of Bank street.
 A new bake shop has been opened at $50 Bank street with Matthew Smith as manager. The Misses Mary Loughman and Frances Kenney are the clerks.
 James P. Morris and Miss Sarah J :. Donovan were married this morning at St Patrick's church in presence of large number of relatives and friends. Rev Father Duggan performed the ceremony. Miss Mara B. Donovan, sister of the bride. was bridesmaid, and John P. Loughman acted as best man. The couple left on the 1O:45 train for wedding trip to New York, Philadelphia and Washing ton. They were the recipients of many valuable presents and have handsomely furnished home at 27 Fourth street.
 Another large audience attended the exercises at the bazaar last night. The operetta "Maud Irving" was very agreeably rendered under the direction of Miss B. Coogan. The following programme is an- nounced for tonight: Indian club swing ing, Joseph McAlenny, F., Shea and w.. Shanahan; banjo selections. John Derwin {; Irish specialties, J. J. Hazel; Irish jig. James Sheridan; stump speech, Joseph Kennedy; bayonet exercise, W. Shanahan and Peter Shea; piccolo solo, James Phe- Ian; drum solo, John Hartnett; soprano solo, Miss M. E. Kelly. The exercises will conclude with an Irish breakdown by Master Tommie Dougherty and Kittie Malone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Frye's Army Splits Up,

EFFINGHAM, Ills. April 17.-GeneraI Frye and his commonweal arrived in this city, 15O strong, General Frye being in charge They went into camp on the outskirts oi the city and will reaaa ain until tomorrow tc Hest and clean up. The men are intellt gent and we'll behaved. Major Arnold, in behalf of the city, has provided them with food. Last evening General Frye address ed an audience of {, 900 from the courthouse steps and was attentively listened to.
 At Vandalia half of the army left the general command and will proceed te Washington along the line of the Balti. more and Ohio railroad. General Frye. with his command, will proceed from here along the old National road to Washing. ton. The army seems to be losing strength and numbers because of the long and tire some march. They are provided with tents, blankets and cooking utensils and depend upon the people for food, which is cheerfully given.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
THE BIG COAL STRIKE.
Arrangements For a Long Fight In tn.
 Coal Districts.

PITTsBURG, April 17.-Arrangements for the coal miners strike which is to take place next Saturday have been nearly com pleted. At a conference held between Ma tional Organizer Cameron Miller and Dis trict President Cairns a series of meetings was arranged to take place while the strike is in progress to keep up enthusiasm and keep the men in line.
 In few days circulars will be sent out to the operators notifying them that the miners demand restoration of the old price for mining, which is @ cents in this district. It is evident from the short off, clal notice which the operators will receive that the miners do not expect them to con sent to the advance in wages asked for, as the operators would scarcely have time to come together and formulate any reply be- fore the strike is declared.
 It is thought, however, that they will agree upon some concerted action before the strike is we'll under headway in order to protect themselves. It is pretty certain that some of them at least are now pre- pairing to continue operations with new men the moment their present employees lay down their picks They claim that about one half of the 300, 900 miners in the country are out of work and have beenidle most of the winter because they could find no employment. They are consequently very poor and anxious to go to work at any price. It is therefore claimed that the operators will have no trouble in getting men to take their places.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Notice to Contractors
SEWERS


 Sealed proposals for the construction of from Cliff street to North Willow street and in Lawerence s'reet from Washington avenue northerly. will be received by the Board of Sewer Commissioners at the Mayors office: City hall. until D. m.. of the 18th day of April 1891, at which time and place the bids will he publicly opened and read.
 Bidders are required to state II. their pro- posals their names and places of residence. Each proposal must be signed by the bidder and accompanied by a bond for $500, condi- toned for the execution of the contract within the time specified in this notice. in case the A certified check for $500. drawn payable to the order of the city of Waterbury. will be accepted in place of the sureties bond. if the filled out. Blank forms for the purpose will be furnished on application to the city engineer
 The person or persons to whom the contrAct may be awarded will be required to attend at them. and execute the contract within ten days from the date of notice of such award, and in case of failure or neglect so to do he or they will be considered to have abandoned The right to decline any or all the proposals f, ,seserved. if deemed for the interest of the city.
 The engineers estimate of work and ma- terials. by which bids will be tested Is as Soiimealfeet of la-inch vitrilled pipe sewer $50 olineai feet of Sin vltrihed pipe sewer 6 manholes.
 sTas qsss Sas sr ony .ss s s sas must be made on blanks furnished by the 0'ass 'By sss; order of the Board of Sewer commis- - - CAIRNS. cisy Engineer; Street Waterbury, Conn.
 N ARkkh A&s S0sRs e - e sSss.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Left the Coroner His Thanks.

BosToN, April IA man committed suicide by shooting himself through the right temple in the public garden in this city. At the undertaker's letter was found in his clothing addressed to the cor oner of Boston, which read as follows:
 have determined to end my life, which is full of disappointment and trouble. That is all there is to it. Ring down the curtain. Kindly notify my wife, May Knorr, 5015 South Halstead street, Chicago, and Philip Weisen- berger, 110l Clark avenue, St. Louis. This lat ter place is my home. l thank you for doing the proper thing in your official capacity. Yours truly, LOUIS KNoRR.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
TERsELY TOLD TALES.

A congress of religions was opened in San Francisco.
 Two children were carried over the Spo- kane falls and drowned.
 Mgr. Bonacum warns Catholics to have none of Father Corbett.
 The Viking ship has been bought by Chicago Scandinayians.
 Ex-Mayor Horace J. Pointer of Newark, N. J., is dying in that city.
 The Colorado supreme court gives the governor the power he wants.
 Connecticut farmers are casing their to- bacco rather than sell at present prices.
 William Hamman of Smithtown, N. r., was killed by the accidental discharge of his gun. .a
 Twenty-four murders have been commit ted in Luzerne county, Pa, within four months by foreigners, none of whom has been arrested.
 Arie. the captured Roman anarchist, has confessed that when caught on the 11th inst. he was on his way to blow up the Italian senate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Call on Breckinridce to Retire.

LOUISVILLE. April 1.-The Post Demo cratic) commenting editorially on the downfall of Breckinridge, says that ''the one service he can now render to his friends and his party is to accept the verdict of the Washington jury as verdict of eternal banishment from the public and from the public service and act accordingly. He should retire now and leave the Democrats of the Ashland district free to choose rep resentative who will bring new and better influences into politics. They should go to some man of worth and character in pri- vate station whose career has exhibited those virtues and devotions on which An glo-SaXon civilization rests, and send him to Washington as kentucky's reply to the accusations brought against her by her own sons 'f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
The New Quorum Rule,

WASHINGTON, April 17.-After session of two hours the Democratic members of the house committee on rules agreed of the new quorum counting rule and there upon sent for Messrs. Reed and Burrows, the Republican members of the commit tee It is understood that the rule pro vides for ascertaining quorum by count ing members present, but not voting, and also for fining members who absent them selves from the house. The new rule will probably be presented in the house today. Representative Burrows joined the Demo cratic members of the rules committee to consider the new quorum rule. MT. Reed left the house early and could not be found.
 The proposed rule was submitted to Mir. Burrows, and an hour was spent in dis cussing it and examining precedents. No agreement was reached, owing to Mir, Rhed's absence, .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
KelIy's Army Changes Cars.

OMAHA, April 17.-Smooth shaven and sunburned, but with bright eyes and firm steps, General Kelly's troops marched out of Council Bluffs. At the head of the pro- cession rode the general on spirited sor- rel horse that was loaned him for the oc- casion by a sympathizing citizen. Along the street the general was given an ova- tion, and several times he was stopped by citizens who demanded a speech and the privilege of shaking hands. By his side rode Sheriff Hazen, who went more as a pilot than a peace officer. Behind, with regular platoon formation, blankets rolled and bundles carried knapsack fashion, trudged the army, with step as firm as the muddy road would permit.
 Sheriff Hagen had told General Kelly that his 24 hours of rest had ended and that he would have to move on. Kelly prom. ised to start, and the army relinq quished the train of Union Pacific box cars it had occupied since leaving Ogden and prepared for the march. In the meanwhile Kelly and Hagen had been looking up route.
 The general expressed wish to cross the eastern boundary of Iowa at as neal due east of Council Bluffs as possible This made Davenport the chain of cross ings on the Mississippi river and elected the Rock Island as the route to be followed. mere was no proDaDlllty or train on the Northwestern being captured, as that company had abandoned Council Bluffs for the time. Parks Mill, the first station east on the Rock Island, five miles out, was chosen us the camping place for the night. Kelly hoped that train of empty box cars would pass through during the night. It would then be captured. Y
 About 150 joined the army on Sunday and yesterday. Twenty-four hours of rest had sufficed to revive the men. Several who deserted here and at Council Bluffs have been locked up. During the stay of the army in this vicinity there was no drinking in camp and absolutely no dis order. Many people went to the camp during the day and contributed cash and clothing to the commissary department Kelly left with provisions enough to last two or three days and in possession of about S400 in money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
DE MELlO STILL AT LARGE.
He Puts to Sea Again In the Republics and
 Has Disappeared.

RIO DE JANEIRo, April 1.-The govern ment is advised that Admiral de Mello did not surrender himself to the Uruguayan authorities, but remained on board the Re publica. It is said that it was his inten- tion to surrender to the authorities of Uru- quay, and that he offered to do so on con- dition that they would not turn him over to the Brazilian government The Uru- guayans were not prepared to give him such guarantee, and he put to sea in the Republica.
 General Salgado, with about 400 men, landed from the Republica and submitted to the Uruguayans. The men were dis armed and were nearly all disabled from wounds, illness and hunger.
 It is said that after De Mello sailed away from the Uruguayan coast he returned to the state of Rio Grande do Sul and at tempted to land with his men, but the gov ernment troops drove him back, and he re- embarked and steamed away. His destina- tion is not known It is reported that the state of Santa Catharina has declared al- legiance to the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
stIn Anothar ..lleneral. 7

CINCINNATI, April 17.-Mr. John H. Grover, the Populist candidate for mayor of Cincinnati, announces that he will take 5000 of Cincinnati's unemployed and pre-. sent them in a body at Washington Ito the authors of their misfortune, where, without firearms or threats of any sort, they will ask the national government to give them work or give them rations." He says he will form no partnership with Coxey or any other man seeking notoriety, nor will he tramp his men. He proposes to pay sl 900 for transporting the men and have each man take three days rations and two blankets. Negotiations with the government will be without cooperation with Coxev
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Three Juvenile Burglars.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ind, April 17.-Three boys-Harry Bishop, Owen Miller and Archie Gilbert-werea arrested for conduct ing series of daring burglaries among Charlottesville business houses. For some months these robberies have been contin- ued, and large amounts of goods have been stolen. The boys were found in their cave in the midst of bales of stolen goods None of the lads is over If years old. They confessed their guilt and will be sent to the Reform school. The boys were in spired by dime novels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Hrec,x,nridee W,u Trv Acain.

WASHINGTON, April Representative Breckinridge and his counsel have pre- pared their formal motion for new trial. which will be presented to Judge Bradley today This motion is mere formality in the way of an appeal to the district court of appeals, for no one entertains the slight est idea that Judge Bradley will overrule the jury and grant the motion. The dock ct of the court of appeals is so crowded that it is quite probable the appeal cannot be heard there before next September, when the court meets for its fall term. The cost of an appealto this court is great
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
 An Ice Cathedral at Saa.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-The master ot the British steamer Manitoban, from Glas. gow to this port, reports that on April g and again on the 10th she passed large iceberg on Bollard bank, off Newfound land. The latter was apparently aground, being stationary and esembEng huge cathedral, with spires, turrets and pin 0si,lae
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
Ronnd to Have His Chilh.

LYNN. Mass, April l7.-Abner Porter of Boston took desperate measures to secure the custody of one of his children and sue ceeded. He and his wife have not lived together for the past three months, the wife having instituted proceedings for di- vorce and moved to Lynn with their two children. Porter called at the house and was refused admittance. He climbed in through a rear window, and seizing the oldest child, boy, made his escape by the front door. despite the efforts of his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
An Important Deoision.

WASHINGTON, April 17.--A constitutional opinion of great importance was rendered by Judge Nott of the court of claims in passing upon one of the cases arising out of the Well and La Abra Mexican awards. The question presented was as to whether the president can lawfully approve bill Mott held that the president had that right, provided that 1t be exercised within the 10 dsys allowed him by the constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17
l)istriet of Waterbury. ss Probate Cou

lNistrict of Waterbury. ss Probate Court D Npril 18th 1894
 Estate of James Smith. late of Waterbury in said istrict
 Upon he application of Mary Anne Smith praying that an order he given her to sell land belonging to said estate as per appli-
 Ordered. that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office. in Water bury in said District on the 10th day of April A. D 1894 at o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having circulation in said district. ..e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-17

Goods put into this Sale are odd lots. and SHOES slightly shop, worn The odd lots will be sold at cost, and many of the shop-worn goods at about half price.
 Your opportunity to secure High Grade Shoes at great reduced prices.
 We cheerfuI'y make the sacrifice in order to clean our stock. if you are in need of a pair of Shoes. you can save money by looking these goods over.