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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
The Monthly Illustrator.

A timely article entitled Senator Ali
son of Iowa-the Rising Presidential Star"
by Joseph w. Kay, in the Monthly Illus
traitor and Home and Country, New York,
for November, will attract attention. 1t
emphasizes and brings out in bold relief
the personality and history of this ''man
of the hour" who may in time become a
"man of destiny" in this Nation The ar
ticle is carefully prepared-the author of it
writes by card evidently-and the subject
of the sketch almest speaks to the reader,
in its likeness to the original of it. Ger
tainly III the political events to come Sem
ator Allison will share largely as an ideal
candidate for the Presidency. The maya
zine is issued by the Monthly illustrator
Publishing Company, 149 Leonard street,
+ New York
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

easily and attractively written. Whether
one is sReptical or credulous regarding the
theories laid down by phrenologists there
still attends upon the study, as upon the
kindred one of palmistry, certain curious
interest that makes sale for the sort of
book of which this is by far the best that
has recently appeared. New York Fow-
Ter q Wells Company. Paper. 10 cents.l
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
In THIS OUR WORLD, And OTHER
POEMS.

This is reprint, by San Francisco pub
fishers, ofthe poems of that erratic whilom
San Franciscan, Charlotte Perkins Stetson.
The book attracted good deal of we'll
merited attention when it first appeared. a
year or two ago. The present volume is
larger by some score or more of poems,
which do not, however, fulfill what seemed
to be the promise of Mrs. Stetson's earlier
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
THE PROPHETS OF ISRAEL.

AT no time in the history OF scholarship
have the history of the Semitic race, its
traditions, its customs and it's literature
occupied the popular interest as these do
to-day. Nor has any branch of science
made greater or more revolutionary prog
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
American Historical Register.

The current number of the American
Historical Register, devoted to the interests
OF patriotic hereditary societies, is full OF
historical matter of an interesting and in
structive character. Many of the papers
shed a new light on the early military
exploits OF the country and will be pre-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

served for future reference by students of
an account of Lafayettes visit to the
United States in 1S24-25; rural militia of
New Netherland, traditions of Fort
Jenkins. Pa, "The Regimental Book etc.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
CALIFORNIA GOLD MILL PRACTICES,

This is concise and handy little treatise
on mining methods in this State, by Ed.
B. Preston, Me-, field assistant to the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
The New Bohemian.

Surely the age ana the development of
the ten-cent magazine is advancing rap
idly. The cheap magazine, with Mcclure
as the pioneer, is here to stay. Among
the latest acquisitions to the list is the
New Bohemian, published by the b.
hemian Publishing Company of Cincin-
natl, Ohio. The first mum Der was issued
in October and its contents promised much
for the future. The Novefnb Der number full
fills that promise to the extent of being an
improvement over its predecessor. The
articles are furnished by well-known
III. o. Wise, Edwin G. Fost, Harriet E. Or
cult, James Knapp Reeve. The stories
and sketches are not too short or too long.
ALI are of high literary cast and most of
them are bright, piquant and refreshing.
The magazine has every chance of success.
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The Midland Monthly,

The November number of the Midland
Monthly is unusually attractive. Besides
long list of high-class contributions, it
contains an article on the midland
Women in California" with twenty por-
traits of some of our best.known women.
Among them are the portraits of Mrs. Ada
Van Pelt, Rose Hartwick Thorpe, Ina D.
Coolbrith, Anna Morrison Reed, Virna
Woods, Lillian Hinman Shuey, Mrs. M.
Burton Williamson, Mrs. Elizabeth A.
Vora, Mrs. Ella NJ. Sexton, Margaret Col
lier Graham, Mabel Clare Craft, Alice Ca
rey Waterman, Miss Gwendolen Overton,
Mrs. Tbeodosia 3. Shepherd and Others
The Midland tor November will prove of
exceptional interest to the California
readers.
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[San Francisco: James II. Barry and
John HI. bic, publishers. Price SO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10

ness. Every morning and evening he serves R long route, and no one who saw him leaving each newspaper exactly at its proper place in tho letter boxes, halls and cellars of the big apartment houses would imagine for a moment that he was blind, so certain and quick are his movements.
 His chief fame, however says Tho Her aid, has come to him as billiard player. His sense of hearing is phenomenal. By the gradation of the sound of clicking balls he can accurately judge their dis tance. His scnse of touch is delicate, and by simply locating the object balls he can Iond the cue ball truc. To illustrate her husbands wonderful acuteness of hearing, Mrs. Stern says that ono day she was in the kitchen, which is frequently filled with the din of the elevated road when her hus- band came in. He kissed her, and then turn ing around said cheerily, And who is this youngsters"
 The son of ncighbor was sitting in the spot indicated, but the boy had not moved or uttered n sound.
 "How do you know any ono Ls therep' asked bis wife.
 II heard him breathing" answered Ju- Illus
 He has three childrcn-JOc, who iS 10 years old; Augusta, s, and Harry, who is 4. They are as pretty youngsters us you will find anywhere on the west side. Their father has never seen their faces. Stern has had several offers to exhibit his skill with the cue under the direction of showmen, but has never once entertained the idea. He is quite m expert account ant, and his books, kept according to the blind methods, arc models of neatness and accuracy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
PEACE IN THE FAST.
JaPau's Compromise of Russia's UisinAtz,
 Accepted.


 Accepted.
 WASHINGTON. May 1o.-An oficiaI dis patch from Tokyo. received at tho Japa- ness legation, states that the notifications of the treaty of peace between Japan and China were exchanged at Chefu on Wednesday. No change was made in the text of the treaty as originally concluded.
 Taking into account, however, tho reo- ommendation made hy Russia, Germany and France, the Japanese government has ngreed to renounce the permanent posses sion of the Liao Tung peninsula on condi- tion that the arrangements regarding the terms and form of renunciation shall be reserved for adjustment between itself and the government of China.
 This latter stipulation is construed to mean that Japan will not surrender the peninsula until suitable indemnity shall have been paid. and that 1t may oven be agreed between Japan and China that the possession of Port Arthur itself will be re- taineG by the Japanese for term of ysara extending beyond the date when the in- demnity has been paid in full, thus assur- ing to Japan not alone tho payment of the indemnity itsolf. but also sufficient timo to safeguard herself against anything like Q war of reprisal.
 It will Do remembered that tho treaty of peace itself provides that Wei Hai Wei shall be held until the first $l00. 900, 900 of the indemnity and the next two annual installments have been paid. so that with the added guarantee of the possession of Port Arthur even although only tempo rary, the Japanese government would ap- pear to have takon every possible precau- tion for the future.
 The foregoing statement is official, com ing direct from Tokyo by cable. Tho un- derstanding is that it embodics tho reply which Japan recently gave to the protest of Russia and the allied powers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
PRoTEcToRATE PROPOSED.
Prominent Nicaraguans Want to Get Under
 the Shelter of the Eagles Wing.

Prominent Nicaraguans Want to Get Under
 the Shelter of the Eagles Wing.
 MANAGUA. Nicaragua, May 10.-Many prominent Nicaraguans, some of them be- ing in high official positions, are openly favoring the establishment by the United States of q protectorate over Nicaragua or the incorporation of tho country into the great republic. They declare that peace and prosperity would then result, the won- derfully rich natural resources of Nicara- qua would Do developed and a financial system be organized by which all of tho countTy's just debts would bo cancelled.
 This desire Is evidently increasing rap idly now among all prominent native Central Americans, especially thOso own. Ing large coffee, cocoa or cattle estates, who declare thriI union with the United States would guarantee internal peace and prosperity, freedom from forced loans at home and tho threatened forced collsc- tion by European powers of many unjust claims. These claims would then be set- tied by arbitration, and such a system of taxation would be inaugurated as would soon liquidatc all just claims
 The 915, 500 for settling the British de- mands has been deposited by Nicaragua in the agency here of the London Bank of Central America for payment in London in accordance with the agreement reached by Nicaragua and Great Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
4 ROYAL FLUSH.

Princess Maud of Wales, when she cy- cles wears n neat tailor made costume, with plain skirt, similar to that of a riding habit.
 The emperor of Germany Is said to be writing an elaborate book on a military subject. It k tu he published in the au- tumn, on the anniversary of Sedan.
 Queen Amclis of Portugal has joined the ranks of advanced woIncn to the ex- tent of studying medicine, which she does with the zeal and devotion of Q profes- siOnal.
 The emprss of China Is paSsi0nately fond of her jewels. In times gone by 1t used to be illegal for a Chinese lady to wear diamonds. but the present empress refused to be subject to such a stupid re- strictiOn.
 The Princess Mercedes of Spain, now in her thirteenth year. enjoys tho dIstinc- tion of being the only ex queen Of her age in the world. She was queen of Spain during tho six months after the death of her father, Alfonso XII, and before the birth of her brother, the present king.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
= DRAIN ON RESOURCES.
lad Roads Q Constant Drawback to the
 Farmers Profit.

Farmers IrOHt.
 Colonel Francis V. Greene, in a re- cent lecture at Union college Schenec- tady, made somo strong arguments for better roads. Tho following extract from Colonel GrcCnc's lecture is from the New York Sun:
 ''The bad condition of the roads be- gan to attract widespread attention elementary principles were evident at a glance-to wit, the price of farm prod uctS is fixed at the great cities or cen terS of consumption and distribution and is wholly beyond tho farmers con- trol, and the cost of transportation is a principal factor in determining his profit or the possibility of any profit. On the railroads this has been reduced until 1t varies, according to bulk, from 1 cent to mills per ton per milo. But the average roads arc 50 bad that q two horse team and wagon, tho value of which is s per day. cannot haul q ton of produce moro than ten miles and re- turn in day. Tho cost of road trans portation is therefore 80 cents per ton per mile, or about 40 times as great as the rate on the railroad. The average distance from the farm to tho nearest railway station is at least ten miles, so that it costs as much to get the goods to or from the railroad station as to carry them 400 miles on the cars.
 'It only needs to state these elemen- tary facts to show what an enormous drain bad roads mako on our resources. It is evident that an improvement in these conditions Is imperative, and the remedy is equally evident. for it has been proved. not only by mechanical ex- pertinent. but by actual test, that the same force which draws one ton on a muddy earth road will draw four tons on a hard macadam road. On the i'm proved roads in New Jersey loads of four to five tons are habitually drawn by a two horse team. This effects saw ing of fully three-fourths of the cost of hauling to the station and reduces the cost of road transportation from 30 cents to 7h cents per ton per mile. What this saving amounts to may be imagined when it is known that the New York Central railroad carries nearly 20, 000, 900 tons of way freight in year. If this is hauled only two miles by road to or from the station and a saving of 22 1l5 cents per ton per mile could be effected. it would mean total saving of nearly $9, 900. 900.
 "Theso figures may seem exaggerated, but they will no longer appear so when we realize the saving actually accom- plished by the reduction in railroad rates in tho last 25 years. For instance, in 1869 the average freight rate on the New York Central railroad was 9 4-10 cents per ton per mile. In 1893 itwas ' millA This saving on the business of 1898 Is upward of $e4. 900, 900. This is the result which has been accomplished by the application to the railroad prob- lem of the highest available talent. In the next 90 years the results accom- plished on the common roads are likely to be as remarkable as those achieved on the railroads in the last 25 years. "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
VICTORY FOR THE PEOPLE.


 The self-constituted charter makers re- ceived a rebuke in Hartford yesterday that they richly deserved. Their little scheme to railroad the obnoxious instrument through the legislature failed. by long ma iority and, as 8 leading republican alder man said, the DEMOCRAT is responsible for the turn of affairs. We will be, pardoned fir feeling eltacd over the decision to submit the question of consolidation to the people, as the DEMOCRAT was practically alone in its battle for the peoples interest
 It will be remembered that both of our esteemed daily contemporaries poured the vials of their wrath over the heads of the democratic members of the court of con- mon council, who refused to endorse the consolidation scheme until after the peo- pie had been heard They urged that the charter be adopted and the people listened to afterwards. The charter that was sent to the legislature was not the one proposed by the original committee. It was q fatherless monstrosity prepared by few politicians, who in their enthusiasm over reached themselves. and are now trying to crawl under cover.
 The claim that the decision to refer the matter to the people was based upon e rule of the committee is poppycoCk. The scheme was to fssten the charter upon the city under cover of darkness. but the wide publicity given in the DEMOCRAT to the obnoxious features of the charter aroused people to action and the schemeTs were checkmatcd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
MRS. GRUNDY SAYS.

That fashionable sensations do not last as long nS granite.
 That highest social position cannot less on tho pain of q toothache.
 That our most agreeable companion is the person who admires us.
 That reputation for wealth helps somo as much as the actual cash.
 That money generates the rust that ru- ins family love and affection.
 That bill is tho only thing that can run for years without exhaustion.
 That those who affect the role of saints arc always doubtful characters"
 That impecunious American girls are not chased about by titled foreigners.
 That If 1t were not for credit fashiona- ble extravaganza would not be so great.
 That valuable people in every commu- nifty are those who mind their own affairs.
 That there is something wrong with wo- men who concentrate their affection on dogs.-Ncw York Commercial Advertiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
A cADAvER THE STAKES.
A Physician Played Cards With a Convict
 For the Latter's Body.

A Physician Played Cards With a Convict
 For the Latters Body.
 DENVER. May 1O.-Dr. Fucker, coroner of POoatcllo. Ida, arrived in Denver seek ing possession of body won in a game of cards. His antagonist was Dr. Gueno, the Italian consul. Cablo Perri commit ted suicide just before the day set for his execution for the murder of n man named McNamara. Ono day Perri offered to wager his corpse against slO0 that he Could tu!eRt Dr. Ruckcr at cards. If h. shorld win. tho doctor should send the money to crri's mother in southern Italy In c..se Ee should lose the doctor should have his body to dissect
 They played, and Dr. Rucker won. Per ri signed a paper ordering that his body should forever remain in the possession of Dr. Rucker Dr. Guono will make every effort to gain possession of what is loft of the Italian murderer and bury the bones according to tho Church of Rome
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
GIEANtNGS.

Mailhags can now bo taken on and de- hvered from trains running 60 miles an hour.
 4 new Connecticut law furbids defaeinR trees, rocks or buildings by the posting of show bills without the owners consent
 The first map Of America bearing an authentic date Is that found in Solinus' "PolyhlStOr. It Is by Apianus and bears date of 1920.
 Mountains arc climbed in contral Africa hy the aid of long loop of calico called a "maehila-" The climber leans hack at one end, while six CT eight strong men pull at The other.
 The ancient Chinese and Japaness ire quently used tO draw pictures with their thumb nails. The nails were allowed to grow to . length of some IS inches and were pared to point and dipped in yer million or sky blue ink.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
GORDON DISCHARGED.
The Man Who K filed Governor Browns Son
 Goes Free.

The Man " no h llIou GOVernOr BrOWnB son
 Goes Free.
 LOUISVILLE. May l0.-The court was crowded when the case of Fulton Gordon. charged with the murder of his wife and Archie Brown, was called. Argument was promptly begun by Prosecuting Attorney Thurman. who endeavored to show the court that GoFdon's crime was nothing less than deliberate murder.
 Mir. Thurman was followed by Attorney Shields for the defense who asked tho dis nissal of the prisoner on the grounds of justiflable homicide. MT. Scott, who rep- resents Governor Brown in tho prosecu- tion, then began a vigorous arraiGnment of Gordon, and pictured in glowing colors the character and qualities of Archie Brown.
 After tho arguments were completed and the ease closed Judge Thompson an nouncod that he could not hold tho pris- oner, and that be would discharge him as an object lesson to other adulterers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
Peun.v,v.n,o Militia Orders.

HARRISBURG, May l0.-Adjutant Gen eral Stewart issueI general order fixing the time and places for the i-igade en- campments of tho national guard of Penn sylvania this year. The First and Third brigades will go into camp from July 20 to 27, and the Second brigade from Aug. 3 to 10. Owing to the depleted condition of tho state treasury. the encampments will last but a week instead of ten days, as in former years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
JohnS8own Is a City.

JoHNsTowN. N. Y. May lO-The news of the signing of tho JOhnstown city
 charter was received here and soon was duly proclaimed to the expectant citizens by the ringing of bells and tho shrieking of steam whistles Jacob P. Miller. who was elected village president on Wedncs- day, took the oath of office as mayor, and tho four trustees were qualified as alder
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
Hoods ~ NAH 0~N Purifier, Appetizer and MA AG - Nerve Tonic. It
 NEY That Tired Feeling
THE BLIND BILLIARDIST.
Julius Stern Plays by Sound With the
 Skill of an Expert.

Julius Stern, New York newsdealer, ms been blind for II years, but despite ais infirmity plays billiards with rare Ikill. He kept billiard room several years ago and began to play by sound. He loon became marvclously expert and could perform some of the most difficult shots.
 Despite Stern's fame as a remarkable player, his place did not pay, and he final G gave it up and went into the news busi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10
WaterburyFire Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES. The following are the Ffro Alarm saaua,. ndsr the new system:
 Rogers Bro.s
 lS Cor East Main and Niararn ssreeka I-a Cor East Main and woIsott road. I-s Cor High and walnut skroSks. I-s CT last Mair and 0erry ssxssSs. I-S Cor East Main and 0eIe strNska. Fl Cor North Elm and KinRshury n,roaa 4s Cor North Elm. North Nah and 0ro.
 strestA
 8A Waterbury MAnutasturinG sompany. 3s Cor North Main and Eorth strae1a. r. Cor Buckingham and Cooke ssxvakA 9T Cor Gr8ye and Prospect strsses. fs Cor Hillside ave7ps and Pine ssrSsG 3s Cor Johnson and WstsrviIis srssss I-s The Platt Brss q Or. Il. Waterbury GiVcG company mopsmsa
 ment faseoryl!'
 Exchange place.
 s-s Cor West Main and Willow streses. s1 Cor West Main and Wntartown ronA sS Horse Oar Railroad stablss I-s Waterbury Brass company s-T Cor Cedar and Meadow strestn. Rslo SGranJ and Field stresss. s-l-sF Gos Bank and Meadow streskz &l-s Randolph q Qoves' s-l-s Plume | Atwood kAautass.riss sos s-3-i Ne Hoss Rouse. . Rs HolmesL BsokA & Haydaas.s S9-G Cor Diaries and Portr strsst. s-3s Cor Simons street aRd WasAtaxSvaa Cor South Main and afand sExesAa. E-8 Cor South Main and Oay ssseses. t-s Waterbury Wateh eonpany.s '~is t-S Benedict 4 BunhAm Msnuhsturss,
 company f=- ts Waterbury Buckle eompany.s t-f Cor South Main and WashingAaa d. seoyin Manufacturing eonpaay. Ea Cor Franklin and Unioa strsskG GS Waterbury Cock O. tease tsssarys St Cor 0ay and Min ssresks. =ss ts Cor Liberty and RfvR axosas, S-T No. Hose House. Ss Cor Baldwin and esoas sEreskN.
 Oos Bridge and Magfn sRusss. e Or Doslltals sIl~y aaa puhaA s6~a -fsaVat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10

HOODS FILLS cak0 xAvaR nIs, Biliousneas, Indigestloa, Headache. q DIeassRt laxa1fVs. An Dvaggista-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10

District of Waterbury ss Probate Court U May 8. 1895.
 Estate of Mortimer c. Brennan. late of Brooklyn, N. T.. leaving property in said dis trict of Waterbury. deceased.
 The administrAtor having exhibited his a tministration account with said esta- to th's court for allowance, it is
 Ordered. That the 18th day of May. A. D 1925. at o'clock in the forenoon. at the Probate office in Waterbury. be and the same said administration account. with said estate and the Court directs the administrator to cite a l persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing thi or der in some newspaper published in New Ha- ye county. and having a circulation in said district.
 By order of the Court,
 JAMES J. CASSIN Clerk of Probate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10

Now that Ralph Wilkes s:o6A, Is dead the stallion crown does nos seem likely to fall to New England this year.
 Asa s-year-old Nancy Hanks, e:O4, the ex-turf queen, worc from Is te % ounces on each fore foot te keep her from pacing.
 The Capital City Driving park, Concord, N. H., offers SEQ, 900 in purses at the four meetings scheduled there tho coming sea son.
 c. F.. Mosher now has the s-year-old pacing Ally Cora, by Gambrel. 2:l0H, in his stable. She has paced an eighth in r seconds.
 Daniel O'Rourkc, by Irish Birdcatcher, who was successful in the Epsom Derby in 1852. stood a little under Is hands, yet managed to beat 26 competitions.
 Little Wonder, by Muley, the Epson Derby winner in lS40, was scarcely l4A hands, and yet in field of 17runners he literally won from beginning to end.
 \ new puncture proof tirO has been brought out, Like the pneumatic tire it. self, it k an Irish invention, and tho rub Der k SO treated as to Immediately close any puncture so long as piece of the ma terial is not torn way.-Horseman.