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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
's''HaVen't Room Or Our Floor For a China CIOSef.'''

!! HOW many times we have heard that s'atement. To meet that want we nave added 8 numbers of styles of China Closets or Cabinets to hang on the wall. Go nicely eve.i sa register, radiator or csuci. Makes place: fer . few choice pieces, or fer 2 curis cab iast. Finish is jsst as good as the larger ones, but tiey de not cost as much. Will you lssk at them?
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
THE sAD-EYED POETS.

Oh, we are the doloreus poets. s And we are the singers of grief. <. We jingle rhymes of sorrow betimes The song of our joy Is brief; We dwell in Sa queer Bohemia
 Of sorrow and care and sin, ttfa Where never ray. from day to day Of sunshine enters Tn. We write in mournful measure, We tell of our wrongs in verse; We wallow in grief beyond belief,
 And once in a while We curse; We're given to signing and crying,
 And writing the saddest stuff, Till gentle readers stand aghast,
 CRknowing 'tiS all a bluff. Fer really new we never Are quite SC bitter CT sore. We relish eur throe square meals 2 day A1a hunger again for more. We're Eabl0, tso, to temper Whenever the world gees wrong, Bat this is slow and comEonplace, SC We keep it cut of our song. ss ws are the sad eyed poets,
 Ana we are the writers of rot;t We grind cut fears and trouble and
 tears, -z, We harrow the gentle reader
 With sorrows beyond his ken, Yet, eating our food we call it good,
 The same as the rest of men.
 Denis A. Mccarthy, in Life.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
THE HORSELESS AGE.

The bicycle fad is over and silenced is the prattle of him who claimed that the bike" would evolve q horseless age. Following in the wake of the bi- cycle came different sorts of steam and electric vehicles. and again the cry went up, To, the horse1ess age!" Sev- era1 young millionaires scoot wildly about the country in their autos. and appear to enjoy themselves hugely while the rest of us gaze oi in amuGe- ment as we wonder how long 1t will be before the craze dies out and the automobile becomes merely q useful machine with certain advanta ges that a horse has not but lacking as did it's forerunner. the bicycle. charm that we feel when seated behind horse of our own choosing be lie trotter with low, sweeping stride, hackney with the sensational high movement or a plain. ordinary family nag. A machine can never appeal to mankind as does a responsive. living, breathing creation of the animal world, and unless the perfected air machine becomes a con- mon conveyance in the immediate flu ture and thereby gives it's yotaries a further chance to cry "horseless age" we look for the silly slogan to speed fly die out. In view of the number of entries and interna tional interest giv- en to the show at Madison Square gar den. it seems as though the horse was of far greater importance than ever before-Turf. Field and Farm.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
PATERNALIsM IN GLASGOW.
How the Scotch Capital Provides fo r the Welfare or Its a
 N Citizens. .'

It is when he is single that the Glas- gov workingman need spend little on the necessaries of, fife. The corpora- ton Has devised enormous common lodging houses, at varying prices, but much cheaper than corresponding places in London. Private enterprise has followed the municipal example. The man can for 31A to six pence night obtain accommodation of the most comfort able kind. With little cubicle to himself, and with abundant com mon rooms, everything he wants is at hand, says the London Mail. There are fires and cooking utensils for him, with attendants to c.ean up after he has done He can buy raw food at cost price and cook it himself; or he can if he prefers, buy cooked stuff at low rates.
 If the Glasgow workman is left g widoWer he can go to the municipal family home, where each of his chill dren will be .carsd forahy.t a5ned nurses, fedsand tended vii le Fer is eaEn3 ingahis livings for one Shilling and tan pence assveeksins ditiontoefh f&thsE:S house rent of four shi ling < and tWo peHce per week. If the man dies the wife can earn her living while finding food and shelter. for teIssH and her children in the home at even. lower "a s,,s uuussss sss
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
CRIMES IN THE ARMY.
They Are Found to Be Fewer Dur. AnS Active Military Op-
 erations.

The. tabulation of the cases of sui- cides and homicides which occurred in the army during .Ahe years 1898 and 1899 are compared in the annual report of Surgeon General Sternberg with the cases which occurred during the ten years, 1sss-o7. Contrary to the general anticipation, it is found that there were among the, troops during the past two years relatively fewer honicides than during the years of the previous decade, and that the mean annual ratio of suicides per thousand men was about 21a times greater during the decade of peaceful garrison life than during the recent period of active military service. says the Chicago Inter Ocean: t'..
 The average number of suicides per year in an army of 27,l16, for the ten years, 1sss-97, was IT. The ratio per thousand was .63 per cent. The strength of the army in 1898 is given ath147 795, the average number of sui cides,. 3s; and the percentage per thousand, .2e.4 The strength of the army in 1899 is given at 1O5,546, and the number of suicides at 30: ratio per thousand, .2s per cent. '>- -.
 > During the ten years from 1888 to 1897 the homicides are given at 5.5 per cent, and the ratio per thousand. 20 per cent: for 1898, the number of homicides at 19, and the ratio per thousand, IS per cent; for 1899 the number of homicides at 23, and tho ratio per thousand, .22 per cent. ae
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24

The democratic members of the which met this week to consider q bill for the reduction of war taxes. will not be allowed to have any say in the matter until the republican members have completed a bill. The republi
 cans of the committee have conferred with MT Mckinley. Secretary Gage and Commissioner Wilson, of the in
 ternal revenue bureau. since they came together. MT Mckinley told them that some reduction must be made in order to make good his ante-election promis- es to the country, and Secretary Gage told them that the reductions must not under any circumstances exceed S3o o09,09O. The wholesale druggists and owners of proprietary articles have a delegation in Washington, anxious to see that they get a share of any reductions that may be made, and other interests are represented by lobbyists. The brewers aref credited with leaving their interests in the hands of the big republicans who ;. exchanged promises for campaign contributions. It will not be. surprising if a big \, scandal comes tosthe surface before this bill gets on the statute books. Democrats are not inclined to spare the republi- cans if evidence of crooked bargains can, be secured. and there are good reasons for the belief that it exists in quantities. *,<'} }@ ziH -.- -s- %@>
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24

thrilling victory of the Monitor over the confederate ram Nferrimae on March 9, 1862. is we'll known t0sails fa- miliar with the history of the civil war. The state of Connecticut, at the last session of the general assembly, appropriated 5000 toward tha fund, and a committee of the foremost cltl- zens of the country have undertaken the task of collecting the required amount Already 2 goodly sum mas been collected Mir CE2mpton, whose home. is in New Haven, visited Water bury fer the purpose of consulting with Mayor Kilduf, 50 fhAt W Waterbury could be among the cities that will be repraseAted in the work sf raising the fund. MT CranptsR is desirsus alSs of getting the schools interested, SC that the childrsa will net snly knew the history of the Neniter and Bush1su, but that; they nay be- al- lowed ts contribute their pennies te help erect the HoRuRent. Waterbury was never backward ia anythlAG ef this kind, and we have no doubt it will do its share toward placing a suita ble' shaft to the memory of the man whose brain was, so active when this country most needed brainy men.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
Departure and Arrival of Trains.
NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

Trains leave Bank Street Station for New York, Bridgeport, New Haven and other places at G:35: SIP; 10:50 a. m., 1:2S; PAS; 4:45; 5:05; COS and TOO D. m. The p. m. is a mixed train. -
 Trains arrive at Bank Street Sta ton from New York. Bridgeport. New Haven and way stations at S:36; SIP; 11;12 a. m.; Til; 3:56; G:25; 6:5S; SOC D. m.; 1 :2S a. m.
 Trains leave Bank Street Station for WinSted and way stations at S:3S; 1l:l4 a. sm..3 :5S9 and TOO D. m ., Trains arrive at Bank Street Sta tion fruna~1 Winsteds and way stations at S:12; 1g:5Usa. mi; 2:4S;; eos p. m.
 Trains leave Bank Street Station for Wafeftuwn and way stations at GAS, S:4l :dlf:1 z q. Ln.; 80; 4:01; 500: G:f2;s1 :G3; 9:o5 and II 20 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank Street Station from Watertown and way stations at G:25:SS:oo; 1o:4o q. m-; :02; 2:35; 4:40; 5:52;FG;4T; 7:54; HIS p. ID.
 &s% k Sunday Trains.
 Leave Bank Street Station for New York, Bridgeport and New Haven at Z 10 a.. m.. and 5:25 p. m.
 Arrive at Bank Street Station from New York, Bridgeport and New Ha- Ncu. al C.OS d. Ill., iuu .OO D. Ill.,
 Leave Bank Street Station for Wa tcrtown and way stations at 9:43 a. III. and 500 D. m.
 Arrive at Bank Street Station from WatertoWn. and way stations at 6:5S q. n. and 5:12 D. m.' ,|t- ,s.. HIGHLAND DIVISION. Trains leave Meadow Street Station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:3S q. m.; 12:3S; 4:O5; S:O7 D. In. ., = ls. k Trains arrive at Meadow Street Sta tion from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:O5; II 40 a. m.; :50; 5:13 and 7:15 p. m.
 Trains leave Meadow Street Station for New York. Fishkill Landing, Dan bury and way stations at SIS q. Ill. and 1:5o and 5:1s p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow Street Sta tion from New York, Fishkill Landing, Danbury and way stations at S:36 a. m.; 12:34 and S:o4 p. m.
 Sunday Trains.
 Leave Meadow Street Station at S:3O; Il: 80 am; 5:3o D. m.
 Arrive at Meadow Street Station at 1920 d. m: ,: IS hna T7:eo p. ii. s' S,
 MERIDEN BRANCH. s 4rafns lssvesLpahlin Streefs Station foi aIiddlsk koMS G ana wsly r staslaas II S.SOyl. nndsG :15sp nf.s TrafnS arri vS at Bubhn Ia Stfset Sta tion From Middletown and way sta. tfons at [ 50 a: Inland 400 p. m. TX ELECTRIC CARS. I Leave Exchange Place daily at :37 a. m. and every 15 minutes thereafter Until II :5l p. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
HEARD IN PASSING

The suggestion for a reorganization of the democratic party hardly got enough endorSerS to serve as pail bear CTS at its early. burial.
 It is announced that the three great Pacific railroads will hereafter cease to fight each other, and will work to- gether. Shouldn't wonder if this isn't the advance notice of big railroad trust. %r 7
 Some republicans have discovered that we now need an army of at least 150,0O0 men. The more discoveries of that sort they make, and act upon, the more certainty that MT Mckinley will be the last republican president.
 The administration is making no more bluffs about bringing the yolun- teers home from the, Philippines. It now cooly announces that they may make a start by the first of January, and may not come before March.
 The democrats in congress have an important duty to perform in careful ly watching the legislation at this ses- sion and exposing every job that shows it's greedy head. and we are confident that it will be faithfully performed. . Conservative republicans do we'll to fear the era of wild speculation that has prevailed in Wall stret since the reelection of Mir Mckinley. EXperi ence has taught us that such things are never conducive to the general wei fare of the country.
 Public sentiment in this country will not stand for any congressional pun ishment of those southern states which have found it necessary for their well fare to disfranchise illiterate negroes. The sooner the republican leaders rec ognize this the better it will be for them.
 If cotton seed hulls. heretofore con- sidered waste product, can be made into paper of different grades, there seems to be no reason why the paper trust could continue to have every thing it's own way. We are told that ten mills are to be started in the south with capacity of from 125 to 200 tons each daily. Some S5OOO.0 GOO capital is invested and the Standard Oil company is said to be backing the scheme. Now there is chance for some wealthy concern to buy up all the cotton seed hulls in the country.-Bridgeport Post
 We are not offering advice to Gov ernor Mclean on the personnel of his staff. but we can't resist the tempta- tion to say that Colonel L. E. Rurpee of Waterbury would make one of the most acceptable adjutGnt-generals the state ever had. and in the present con- dition of the c. N. G. some one with his experience, knowledge of military affairs and sense of fair play, is needeQ-AnSOpia Seminal
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
CHARGE FOR FRESH AIR.
Experiences Of m American Family Who Were Travelling in
 Germany.

Many have been 1tke dolsful stories of travellers returned from Europe anent the extortionate charges inn posed upon long suffering Americans in the lands across the Atlantic. And now comes a distinguished Chicagoan who declares that in Germany recently he was charged for fresh air. says the Chronicle.
 With his wif@ and family hewas jour- ney;ng in railway train. The air in the stuffy little compartment beeom- ing stale, the wife of the Chicagcaa asked him to communicate with the guard. In each compartment in Euro, pean railway trains is handls connect ed with bell rope leading to the guards cab. Near the handle is posted a notice warning passengers that the guard is not to be summoned except in desperate cases, such as murder, etc., under penalty.
 The Chicagoan could not read Ger man, but he knew that his wife wanted fresh air, so he gave the grip a lusty pull. The train, which was an express, slackened speed and finally came to full stop. The guard and the engine driver rushed back excitedly, expec ting to discover some thingssyery dire. in deed. By virtue of sighs.the Chica goan explained what he wanted. Thereat he was greeted with a storm of abuse and he was very near being threatened with personal violence. However, the guard and the engine driver returned to their posts. and the train proceeded. When the Chicasoan and his party ar rivad at their deStination he was met at the railway station by g ja abbsring mob of officials, whoapromptly haled him before an august tnnctionary who managed to inform him that his little gayety with~the- bs.l-eord would cost | him just 90 marks, which he must pay or go to prison. The Chicagoan took i the former alternative.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.
 4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Go. P).
 G-Cor Bridge and. Aagill sts. a'
 7-Exchange Place. 9' l2-Rogers < Bro. U'). -.- s Is Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-Cor. East Main and WOlcott I'd. 15-Cor High and Walnut sts. .e. 1G-Cor East Main and Cherry sts.. 17-Cor East Main~anl Cole sls. ., 21-Cor North Elm and kingsbury sts 23-Burton Street engine house, :. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Co. (P) -25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S--Cor Hillside avenue and Pine ss. 29-N. Willow bet. Ridgewood and
 Hillside avenue. * 31-Cor Bank and Grand Sts. '' ; 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor West Main and Watertown nd
 house, (Pl.
 36-Waterbury Brass Co. I0.
 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts.
 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42--Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-News England Watch Co. P). = '45-Benedict x Burnham Mfg Co. (P) 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. P). .. 41--Cor s. Main and WaShinton sts 51-Cor Baldwin and River lsts.
 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts.
 53-Wat'b'y Clock Co, case fact'y P). 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No 5 Hose. House. ~
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts.
 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 74-Cor Johnson and WateryiIle sts. 212-The Platt Bros & Co. (PJ, 213-Hammond Buckle Co. P).. 214-Wat'b'y Clock Co, lnvt fact'y P). 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 2G1-Junction Cooke and N., Main sts. 311-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg. P). 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 314-Phl11Ie and Atwood tP). 315-Amsrican Ring Go P). 5, 31644 Electric Light Station P). s7s'3l3 313n Holmes. Booth X Haydens tP).. : 321MNo 4, Hose House. ,'f : 323-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter sts 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st and Wash'gh ave 371--City Lumber and Coal Go (P). 7 412-Tracy Bros (P). 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Co (P). 5s2- Cor Baldwin and Rye sts-
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
A GoRsEousLY RouND

Work of art has just beon issued nt an outlay of over S1O0,ooO. for which the publishers desire manager in this county, also good solicitor: good pay to the right party. Nearly 100 full page engrayings, sumptuous paper. IT. luminated covers and bindings; over 2UO golden lilies in the Morocco bind inss; nearly 50 golden roses in the cloth bindings. Sell at sight; presses running day and night so great is the sale Christian men and women mak- ing. fortunes taking orders. Rapid promotions One Christian woman made, clear $500 in four weeks taking orders among her church acduaint- ances and friends Write us. It may lead to permanent. position to man. age our business and look after our large correspondence which you can attend to right at your home. Address I. A. Knight, secretary COrcoran building opposite United States treas. ury. Washington, D. Q.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24

The project for giving the republican party a mortgage, on the government by reducing the representation of the south in congress and the electoral college is dead. It was killed by it's cool reception by the public and by the knowledge that if 1t had been at tempted the democratic senators would have blocked all legislation at this ses- sion of congress. Instead of angering the democrats, the republican leaders have adopted a jollying policy toward them, and indulge in lots of talk about making this business session of con- gress, free from partisan bickerings. If, they really wish to do that, it can easily be done. as the democrats are disposed to meet them half way ill helping along legislation that is not tainted with partisanship, but they need not expect to pull the wool over democratic eyes by labelling notorious jobs, such as the ship subsidy bill, commercial legislation" Democrats will see that no legislation will go through at this session under false pretenses. They will not attempt to prevent the majority carrying out it's will in general legislation, but they will see that the nature of every bill proposed is fully explained to the country before it is allowed to get through Under the house rules this can not be done there, but it can be done in the senate.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
If things de not change, there ma

If things de not change, there may be a regular cat and deg fight among the, republicans il congress over the bill for the increase of the regular ar are every day declaring opposition to as large an army az Mir Mckinley seeks 'tot have provided by congress, and the situation in the Philippines makes early action on some sort of an army bill 2 necessity.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
kINIBALL School ,t Music

Only school. iu the state. Wlere all branches of Music are. taught. All of are thoroughly graded. MISS BIER IHA HOUSE, VIOLINIST. has just been added to our staff of teachers in the school. She has studied five years abroad In London with Mansfield, kandmaSter of tks Qussp's Nsstnin- istsr Volunteers, and in Paris with MgR0r Hsnri Hammers, . well known teacher Tuition with Miss HoNse $I.S0 . tern; with MT Vaughn in the same aspartnsnt S1o.os. Information regarding Miss Houses methods will bs giysa gladly. Catalogue mailed upon application. .
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
] Jolln N Champion. s who ]. ,'.l IS. assistas1 s

John N. Champion. who Is q ssistant sscrezaI.y Of the act of eafi isatIonsof of the Cofuslaps s Ess Sat1onal Me morial assocfati uas In Waterbury the past week in the interest of the fund that is being, raised for the pur5. pcses of erecting 9Aonument tp tho naeisoryof the man wl1dsssas efforts were responsible for the construction of the .sdon.tor, : which made such Q record In naval batflcs in the civil war; The
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24

Sanguine observers will find in the situa ton as it stands, says Banker Henry Clews in his weekly letter, plenty of reason for expecting contin- ued specula tive and investment actly- ity. We have had a long run of dull ness in the market. and revival was therefore to be naturally exp cted. The election has created situation calculated to foster booms in many di- reetions. Judging from common re- port, the leading branchessof industry are each promised their own booms. New corporations are forthcomipg at rate which promises a pronounced revival of the indus trlaf' boom. If the China troubles should be satisfac- tori1y settled we may look for a "Ce- lestial' boom with wide-reaching con- ssquences. We seem destined, indeed, to enter the twentieth century in the midst of n bewi1derment of booms. But, all enthusiasm apart, thsre does ssem much solid promise of an era of prosperity that will give enhanced value to all forms Of sound enterprise. and much as financial values have al 5 ready arisen, ii would besventaresome to predict that they will not advance still further before the end has been reached; reactions of more or less sa- verity of course are HOW in order and must be expected. We recommend for the present ,,auick in-and-out turns rather than bssging for long pulls. The frequent fuctua fsons hereafter wsn be very profitable to the nimbie operator who catches them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS

All doctors told Renick Hamilton. of West Jefferson, O.. after suffering IS months from Rectal Fistula. ne would die unless a costly operation was per. formed; but he cured himself with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salye, the surest Pile Cure on Earth, and the best Salve in the World. 2 cents q boz. Sold by G. L. Dexter x Co Druggists
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-20
Buckwheat Cakes am Gravy.

Of'n when we git to dreamin' O the hap
py days o yore, sssss7s {
When our Iifeboat was fioatin' out from
boyhood's golden shore,
Treasures that were half-forgotten come
a-sailin' into sight,
Startin' all the soul to dancin to the mu-
sic of delight!
AM there isn't one among 'em puts
yearnin' in the breast
For another joyous season in the sacred
OF home nest
Like them fragrant, smokin' jewels, diff
rent from the modern fake,
Buckwheat cakes an sassige gravy like
our mother used to make!
Used to of'n stand an watch her beat the
batter in the crock,
sComin'! Comm! Comm! Comin'1' was
the way she'd make it talk;
See her grease the smokin' griddle with a
piece O. bacon skin,
Then pour on the brownish batter with
dipper made O. tin.
There It'd lay with holes breakin' out
like measles from the top,
Till she'd loosen it an turn it with an
OF case knife, "kerhopp
OH there amt modern angel top O. all
the earth kin bake
Buckwheat cakes an sassige gravy like
our mother used to make!
Eppycures may chin till doomsday O. the
toney styles o food,
Modern chefs may work on dishes that a
god'd think was good,
Fancy printed menu programs in the
taverns an cafayes
May be full of kitchen triumphs that'd
win a angels praise,
But if they should spread banket
that'd make a god rejoice
Side O. that OF kitchen table an d tell
us take our choice,
You would see no hesitation in our action
as we'd take
Buckwheat cakes an sassige gravy like
our mother used to make!
Denver Post.