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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31

the, costumes necessary to make the drama true to the plot of the story will be used in connection withsthe produc- {, tion. Each character will be well rep resented and not one detail9 will be lacking to make the whole dramatic production a very entertaining one. Each of those te~ing part, has been photographed ana the group of char acters has been taken as well and all those pictures will be on exhibition within a few days. Cards announcing the coming of the drama have been circulated throughout the town and the tickets are meeting with q ready sale. The society that is backing this enter tainment has gone to considerable ex- pense and the people should be liberal in their patronage. The hall should be packed on that night and the young people in the cast should receive a warm welcome. The best way to do that is to buy tickets now and then the society can figure on additional features to make the whole entertain ment one of the very best that has ever been seen here.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31

scrutinize the works of the mandarins throughout the empire, and it's word is almost law.
 Each province in the empire is, in addition to these national bodies, gov erned by a mandarin with the titl& of "Swuin-Fa," or viceroy. This off cial is a despot in his district, ana possesses the sole rignt of approach ing the throne on any matter connect ed with his province. The life aaa death of those under him are in Liz hands, and he communicated; ;e1 of the local troops. As a sort of set off to these immense powers his tesl- ure of office is very insecure, and he is liable to be removed on the most trivial preteXt, such as the outbreak of riot or rebellion in his province. Suspension. moreover, is usually fol- lowed by his death at the hands of the eXecutioner.
 Under the maECarins is horde of minor officials, such as local superin- tendents of taxes, provincial judges of the criminal court and educational eN- aminers. Each of the provinces is split up into several large divisions, which are in their turn divided and subdivided almost to ininity.
 The common people have no rights whatever. They are permitted to work so that they can pay taxes. In order to keep their places the local officials rob the day laborers and bribe the district authorities. The district au- thoritics rob the merchants and bribe the provincial officials. The latter extort money from the land owners and hand over a part of the spells to the maEdariRs. And that diEnitary extorts contributions from every body in sight and sends a fair percentage to Pelling to propitiate the imperial authority there.
 In many sections of China highway robbery is countenancsd by the au- thorities. The police are given q tip not to catch members of certain gangs of hishwaymen, and an officer who Ecglects to take such a hint finds himself without q job. High wayTncn not so protected are treated with incredible cruelty-surely a pointed lesson that it is unwise to en- gage in robbery without dividing the spells with the so-called guardians of the peace"
 Nothing but political earthquake can correct the abuses so faintly out lined here, and certainly no one who i has the true interests of the Chinese at heart would argue against the in troduction of reforms. Should the present occupation of Picking by the troops of Europe end America lead to a reorganization of affairs in China, the Boxer maSEacres, terrible as they were. would prove blessing to civ ilization, not too dearly bought with the blood of scores of noble men and women. C. w. WEIPPIERT.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31

purpose, the extinction of all foreign CTS and Christian converts, appealed to the bigotry and jealousy of the man. darins. The GlsInal failure of the plans of the Boxers and the subsequent in vasion of China by the troops of the allied powers have placed Prince Tuan's head in jeopardy and may lead to a complete reorganization of Chinese methods of government.
 Inasmuch as but very few arc familiar with China's governmental system as it has existed for hundreds of years, m outhneof it's various branches should prove of interesct to every student of history as, we'll as to all observers of current events.
 Under the ancient Chinese consti- tuition the absolute control of the em- pire is entrusted, nominauy at least, to the emperor, who is the supremeleg- islator of the nation, commander in chief of the army and navy, chief civil administ Eator of the empire, lord chief justice, owner of all of the land com prised within the limits of the coun- try, .archpriest and everything else worth mentioning. His official title is "Iien-Si," signifying ''Son of Heaven" :" Theoretically he rules over the whole of the earth, and, according to trust
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31

worthy reports, there are millions of Chinamen who devoutly believe that
 all the nations of the world acknowi- edge their emperor as chief lord. An anomaly it seems almost that in spite of the wide powers possessed by the
 'Son of Heaven'' he is liab ble to be re-
 moved by popular vote on the appear
 ance of any great scourge, such as a
 prolonged famine or drought or se-
 we're visitation of the plague.
 The '.Keung-ki- -Chu'' is a body which
 corresponds to the cabinets of west
 ern powers. It is composed of the
 leading statesmen and politicians of
 the empire, and its members visit the imperial palace every morning to con-
 fer with the emperor. The cabinet is controlled by an executive body, the
 "Ne-ko," composed of ministers noted for their sagacity, CT wickedness. Other governmental departments are the "Tsung-H-yamen," which is the
 chinese foreign office, and the 'Li-fan- Yuen,'' or colonial office, which looks after the rights of foreigners dwell ing in China and governs the provinces
 and tributary states of Mongolia and Tibet.
 The "Han-liu," or Sacred College of
 Learned Men, is an interesting body composed of the empires best Schol ars, and to be elected to member
 ship in it is considered 2 great honor. The college controls the boards of
 works, ceremony, revenue, military
 and naval affairs, office punishment,
 etc. Incidentally it also examines
 candidates for office in their literary, artistic and scientific 2ttalnmentS. From time iInmeraorial the Chi
 nesc hap> been great Gticklers for l ceremonial etiquette. and i. is ccnse- quently no surprise to learn that the ! board of ceremonies is one of the l hardest worked departments of the | 'Han-liu." The board of ceremonies is subdivided into committee oe etiquette, winch regulates ell affairs
 concerning marriages. funerals and public celebrations; a committee on
 mutual intercourse, which has charge of the reception cs iEustrious strangers; a chamber for the manage
 ment Of festivities and imperial func- tions, and a com mni4tee on music and the drama.
 An additional body-and one, too, | that wields almost autoccatic power l is the "Tu- -char-Yucn," or the board
 of censors. Its special duty is to
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31
A VIOLET POTPOURRI.
How to Prepare a Dainty Addition to a Lady's Toilet
 Table.

Almost any fragrant flower that re- tains it's fragrance after drying may be used in place of rose leaves as a foundation for this potpourri, says the New York Tribune. potpourri of vio- lets, most dainty and delicious addi- tion to the toilet table, is made some what differently. Put layers of violets and light layers of salt in large bowl and turn them daily until they are thoroughly dried. Fresh violets can be added from time to time. but the mass must be thoroughly dried when it is put into the violet jar. Add to an ordinary sized potpourri jar of violets about two tablespoonfuls of powdered Florentine orris root and few drops of a triple extract of yiolets. Use lit tie smaller jar for 8 violet potpourri than you do for rose potpourri. Add few drops of triple extract of yio- let every three or four months. This jar diffuses 2 delicate perfume through out the room when it is opened after the sweeping and dusting is over. It is especially popular for lady's houdoir or parlor, as it has a mere delicate fragrance than rose jar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31
CHINA NEEDS HELP. ].
Present Invasion May Prove a
 Blessing to the Nation.7
Cor Centuries the Common People & Have Been Robbed by Corrupt
 OGlciaIs-Eow the Empire f Is Ruled.
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W ss2a s 5s sssa5sS s5 ssSS ass R;SR' H A VA rope, are wasting an abun- dance of sympathy on the Chinese gov ernment. Individually he Chinese may be entitled to thought4- "onsid- eration, but the sooner his inf1u~ ae for mischief as subject oA Nmoribund civilization is destroyed th Netter for himself and mankind at laA,
 There is no reasonable dS It that China has for more than aN sntury had the most corrupt governmei with which any country has ever >5een cursed. From the throne down to the as means to enrich individuals at the expense of the public; and the few brave men who have now and then dared to protest openly against this unive, gal system of spoliation were executed without trial and in the most cruel fashion.
 The eabals and intrigucs in the i'm perial palace at Picking were followed by crimes too dark for comprehension by the western mind. The voice of justice was strangled by assassin CT eNccutioner, and true patriots were 'ie- moved' by seemingly occult means. The imperial family-Tartars by de- scent and disposition--Nvas back of all this horrifying injustice and made tools of the avaricioGs nooles appoint ed to rule the several provinces of tie empire. The advent of foreign devils" was, of course, viewed with alarm by the fiendish and fanatical Tartar Of ficeholders. They were quick 10 sec that European intervention would sooner or later put an end to their tyranny and force them to safeguard, in measure at least, the rights of the common people.
 The fear of the judgment to come caused the reacticnaries to organize and support the Boxer movement. The
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31

he was hitching around man with a wart on his nose called out in loud voice:
 "Gcntlenen, I don't deny that love whisky, but l am not liar! l get drunk and smash things, but revcr- ence the truth. Before I would lie about fish ] would torture myself at the stake!"
 Then Il hatclet-faced young man rolled up his eyes and eNclaimed:
 "They not only lie to the public, but go hcme and lie to their poor, innocent wives and trusting chill dren!" ylg / .
 The honest-faced young man saw that all were against him, and he de- cided to leave the car. As he rose up to motion to the conductor fat man who had been drowsing reused up and said:
 "Gentlemen, I date my downfall from that one thing-from the first lie told about fish. I hired man to kill ne a dozen with crowbar, and then 1 brought 'em home and sworc I caught 'em on my hook and line. lied about it-deiiberately and ma liciously lied-and Proyidence-''
 All off" shouted the conductor as the ear stopped.
 The ear rolled on, and the young man with the perch and bass fshpole stood in the gloaEing and looked after it and clcEchcd his hands and grittcd his teeth and whispered cuss words, and, an hour later 2 pedestrian stun pled over sSomething and got up to rub his knees and elbows and called out in amczement: .fs ', "Well, I'll be hanged if some liar hasn't stopped here to lie and gone and left bis fish beAiEd!"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31

emperor, Kwang Hsu, an eaSy-going and not overly smart young man of 30 or therea bout, was kept carefully in the dark. He was allowed to issue edicts, which were never obeyed. The famous dowager empress provided him with European toys, wife and 12 con cubines; and attended to all affairs of state herself. When it became evil dent that the emperor would have no issue, she assembled the council of state and had it's members select the oldest son of Prince Yuan as heir pre- sumptive. Prince Tuan-one of the most adroit as we'll as interruptions of Chinese leaderI-placed himself at
 the head of the Boxer society whose
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31
ELEPHANT HUNTING.
pE1.1cd in Siam for Royal A-1Eae- H1cGt and to RcEtock tke
 Stables.

The elephant hunt in Siam dates from time imne1norial, and seems to have been designed for restocking the royal stables, and contributing, at the same time, to royal a-nuEsncnt. The present kraal ct Ayuthia, says Ccrn- hill, was built during the last century, by Phya Dark. Previous to that, cne with mud and stone walls was in use at Noburi. The elephants selected were mostly young animals, that will work with others after six months training. The calves, however, become docile in about month. The collars in which they are secured ofssn chafe their necks, and the application of soothing remedies is found a useful factor in tanning these intelligent beasts, which, having once become accustomed to the presence of man, allow themselves to ke handled; many of them being so at tached to their keepers that they are noisy and impatient during their ab- seRce. An anecdote is re corde by Dar- win of Dr. Hooker, who was riding an elephant that "bscame so deeply boggsd that he enained stuck fast until the next day, when he was extri- catsd by men wi.a ropes. Under such circumstances elepa2nts will seize with their trunks any object, dead or alive, to pl2ca under their knees to prevent their sinking deeper in the mud; and the driver was. drsadiully afraid lest tSe animal shculd have seized Dr. Hooker and cru1hed hin to-death. But ths .driyer hiraseifs as pr. Rocker was assured, ran 10 risk. This forbearance under an emergency so dreadful for Q heavy animal is wchdsfful proof of D ,ble fidelity"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31
DOWNSTAIRS HE WENT.

While p-owling about the house the cats evil genius led him to jump upon the sidcboard. The fly paper was there. Just now it happened the sole w;t.oss ot the disaster did not know, relates the Baltimore News. There was q whiSk of the cats tail, loud growl as it touched and chung to the fly paper. Then there was pande- noDium for 15 minutes. The paper terrified the eat. He trieu to .id him. self of it by rolling, and made it stick tighter. The cat missed, spit and ut tered blood-curdling shrieks, He fled under the sofa and then upstairs. The youngest of the family was asleep. She awakened in terror as the cat rushed across her bed, leaving a section of the paper on her face.
 Into the next room rushed the eat. He rolled on the bureau, and about 25 pins, two pieces of ribbon. lot of tie stuck to his tail. Downstairs he went, carrying the collection with him, and took refuge under the re- frigerator, when his owner, who had been vainly trying to seize him, man. aged to get hands on him. The frightened animal had been terrified into docility. Warm water, olive oil, alcohol and benzine were applied to his once smooth black tail after the articles he had gathered up on it had been picked off one by one to an ac- compartment of news and spits. It was past midnight when this was ac- complished. In the morning the cat made hostile demonstration before another piece of fly paper, but left it a1o
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31
THERE WERE OTHERS.
:ne True1y Unfortunate Fisherman's Luck While He Was Taking
 Home a Fine String.

He was an honest-faced young man who had been off for a days fishing and was returning home with req sonably fine string and much self-sat- Isfaction. He had scarcely boarded .he street car, however, when, accord ing to the Boston Daily Globe, a pas senger with deep voice growled out:
 "Yes, l was out fishing myself one day last week. I brought home 20 pounds. l bought 'em of a regular fisherman!"
 The young man with the fish was redfaced and uncomfortable, and as
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31
aFor Honor's Sake. :"

On Friday evening. November lG. the neople of Naugatuck will be treated to one of the best amateur dramatic per formances that has ever been presented in this vicinity. The members of the Young Mems Catholic Institute have completed all arrangements for the production and the young people con nected with the drama are working hard day and night to make the enter- tainment as successful one as could be expected. The drama itself is q pretty one and the story enacted in the various roles is interesting and touch ing. There will be no expense spared to make the play pleasing tosaH who attend on that evening. The new stage of the new. Columbus hall, with all the new scenery and effects. will assist the management in the successful concep- tion of the beautiful Irish drama. All
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31
CAT AND FLY-pAPER.
How a Big Black Feline Lccrned 10 Respect nnd Avoid the Sticky
 Subxtnacc.

When a young man who lives near Druid Hill park appeared at his of flee the other morning his face in it's perturbed expression showed that he had passed sleepless night. In fact, he had spent considerable portion of the hours which are supposed to be passed in pleasant dreams trying to remove sticky fy-paper mixture from the caudal appendage of his par ticular pet-a large and handsome black cat. The funny little drama
 opened about nine o'clock at night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31
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Gcnesee Pure Food Co.,, Lc Roy, x. Y: Fundamentally mamma has been a great coffee drinller and has found it very injurious. Having used several packages of your GRA1N-O, the drink that takes the place of coffee, she finds it much better for herself and for US children to drink. She has given up coffee drinking entirely We use a package of GrainO every week. 1 am ten years old.
 Yours respectfully.
 FANNY WILLIAMS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31

There will be a republican rally in
 the opera house tonight. when the
 Hon \. D. Sperry and Editor Merrill of Middletown will speak. Michael Moran. better known as Clipper has entered the employ of Greenwood. who runs the night cafe next to Poli's. There was fair attendance at the German fair in GeImania hall last night. The entertainment consisted of singing by the Germania Maenner- chor and by the two children of w. NJ. SingStaken.
 There will be rehearsal Of the cast of For Honor's Sake tonight The window hangers of the club have been put into the principal business houses. They are very neat and attractive. Both divisions of the Hibernians headed by the Rifles and drum corps paraded the streets and attended the fair last night. They made a neat ap- pearance with green and red fire. There were about twenty-five Rifles and fifty men, not in uniform. in line. A 4-year-old son of Harry Rugg. of Walnut street. fell and broke his wrist yesterday.
 At the republican convention. held last night in the Mckinley and Roose- welt rooms, the following were nomi-
 hated for representatives,: John NJ. Sweeney and Walter l.. Osborne; for justices of the peace. Thomas Bowen. Henry Hamilton, C. l.. Hungerford. August Horn and Howard Burling
 anne. l.. D. Warner was chairman of the convention and c. l.. Berger
 was secretary.
 There was large attendance at the St Francis fair last night. The en- tertainmeit consisted of q doll drill by q number of little girls. which was clcverly executed There will be 10 fair tonight nor tomorrow night on ac- count of All Saints day. Friday night the entertainment will consist of a one act drama by some young ladies. The name of the drama is "GertruGe Ma son. NJ. D. and jt is under the G'rsc- ton Of Miss Alice Cross. which is a guarantee that it will be good. Professor Sullivan's dancing classes viii meet at BarnuEl's hall tomorrow the junior division in the afternoon and the advanced class at s o'clock.
 The road superintendent is doing a
 very neat job on the corner of City hall and High streets. where they are cutting down hill and improving the place in general.
 Miss Mary Bowling and George Bowe were married this morning by the Rev Father Tanning at St Francis s church. Both are very popular young people and enter on the sea of mar ried life with the best wishes of all | their friends.
 There was no session of the borough court this morning.
 | There will probably be some cab
 bagc stumps thrown tonight, as usual, as this is Halloween.