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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17

tualities of his life, and he could have cried out with the pain of it.
 Now he lived over again the time that even in memory was not good for man to dwell on-a time when all the pain of the world cried out to him through the one being for whom he would have given his life a thousand times over had it been possible-a time when his very reason had tottered, when he seemed to be living in some dreadful dream from which he woke to find himself alone. How many times he had prayed that he might follow her, but fate only mocked him, for he lived on each year and brought added fame and honor, but what had it mattered? There was no one who really cared, and each new preferment seemed to mark more plainly his isolation from his kind. How proud she would have been of it all, how she would have re- joiced and sympathized, and now she could not know-she could not know! Hot tears burned iE the generals eyes and he buried his face in his hands.
 II beg pardon, sir, but I've called you three times, sir" it was the voice of Matthews, and the general sat up with start.
 Even the valet noticed that his mas ter seemed unusually depressed as he dressed for the nights festivities.
 You're tired, sir,'' he said, deferen- tially.
 "Yes. Matthew, I am tired, so tired that-' but the general left the sen- .ence unfinished.
 The banquet surpassed even the most rose-colored expectations. Everything that wealth and wit and culture could give added to it's success. Representa- tives of all the powerful nations of the earth vied with his own countrymen in singing the praises of the hero of the hour. Yet there were those who thought that their guest was strangely silent and the reigning beauty who had the place of honor at his right con- fded to a friend the next day: He | may be great. my dear, but, if it were not sacrilegious. to criticise him as an ordinary mortal, I should be obliged to | say that he was both dull and stupid exec edingly stupid.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17

 A FABLE.
Here's a moral-who can read2 I'll not tell it-no, indeedl

Here's moral-who can readf I'll not tell it-no, indeed! Once upon a time, they say, Three travellers on the kings highway logged along with friendly chat, Touching lightly this and that. ,% Two sacks apiece each traveller bore Around his neck; one hung before, And one behind. Twas thus he kept An equal balance as he stept. What the the burdens that ye bear! I put my own good deeds within The bag that hangs beneath my chin. My evil deeds l place behind, And out of sight is out of mind: Great comfort in this way I find" That's well enough" one cried, "but
 then
 I think more of my fellow men, And their good deeds are in the sack That hangs so lightly on my back But all their wickedness keep Beneath my eyes that may weep, And oft their wretchedness deplore As behold their folly sore. Great comfort for myself l win, Unlike the men who daily Sin. The third one. with a smiling face, And well-filled sacks, kept buoyant pace. 'tAh, friends he cried, ''ye do not guess The secret of true happiness. With others excellence fill My sacks, and leave no room for i'll. The more I find, the more they hold. But, mark, the half has not been told. Each noble deed such lightness brings, It bears me if with wings. It helps me onward, as the sail Flies fast before the favoring gale. I feel weight. and long to give My strength to others while I live" Here's a moral-who will heed? I'll not tell it-no, indeedi Anna M. Pratt, in Golden Days.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
VARIOUS MATTERS.

Spain has only 11,50o miles of rail Way, while France, of about the same area, has 36,o00.
 The latest fad of women in London fsto have delicate little paintings on the shoulders when in evening dress.
 Queen Victoria has a family of over n hundred members, representing, with herself, four generations of the royal b1oed.
 Bret Harte is planning to return to America next year for the purpose Of revisiting western scenes which he has rendered immortal with his pen, and to note the later developments in that lection.
 zfhe first great English dictionary ap- 4eared in the year 1750. It was com {Ied by Samuel Johnson at cost of 1 13675, and contained 5o,ooo defined
 Ss One Of the latest dictionaries
 S6st oxek 2 200, 0oo. and contains
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17

whom it delighted to honor there was a shrine where sweet incense was all ways burning before the image of the wife of his youth; an image never supplanted by any other woman. Nor could the world know the anguish his unshared honors brought him.
 The paper dropped from his hand un- needed, the tumu1t of the street was heard no longer as he lived over again the two short years when the one soul which had ever fully understood and loved him was ever by his side. There had not been much money in those days, and the new book or fine photo graph meant many petty economies which only made each acquisition to the little household stock more prized. But they had been very rich in love and happiness. When they sat togeth- CT by their cozy freside on the long winter evenings (they were always to- gether) how they dreamed and planned for a golden future when they would wander through enchanted lands across the sea and share the treasures of the ages! What drives they had taken, too, in the mellow autumn days, over quiet country roads, gay with foliage which vied in its scarlet and gold with the rich coloring of the old Venetian painters-drives when the whole beautiful world seemed theirs alone, and nc words were needed to eX- press the perfect sympathy which en- veloped them. He remembered--ah,
 how he remembered-fhe pretty way she had of slipping her hand into his at such moments and lifting her sweet eyes to his face, saying as she did so: Isn't it lovely, beautiful world?"
 To-day as he had ridden at the head of the procession some bright autumn leaves had foated gently into the car riage from an overhanging bough, and in moment all the pomp and cere- mony surrounding him had vanished, and he was once more with her in the gentian-fringed roaCs, the trees sway ing above them. He felt the gentle pressure of her hand. A Aquestion from the distinguished man at his side had brought him back suddenly to the &C.,
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
A HITCH AT PEKINL
England's Instructions Block
 Peace Negotiations.
MODIFICATION OF NOTE DEMANDED.
New Demand May Cause Long Dip- 1On,atfc Conference-Exact Nature
 of Instructions to British Min ister Not Yet Made Public.

PEKING, Dec. 17.-Defnite instruc- tions, supplementing Saturdays commu- nication from London, have been received by Sir Ernest Mason Satow, the British minister, and he now demands q modif- cation of point in the joint note which the foreign envoys generally regard as important. This means further delay, as all the ministers must communicate anew with their respective governments.
 Just what is the nature of the objec tion raised by Great Britain the minis ter,s decline to say. but they admit that the new demand will involve a good deal more diplomatic procedure.
 While q private of the Ninth United States infantry was searching for two stray mules near Ho-si-wu he arrived at town where he foand q rapid fire ma chine gun with 5000 rounds of ammuni- tion, of which he took charge. He went back to the mail station for the night. but on returning in the morning he found two loaded Winchesters, two other maga- zine rifles and l 100 rounds of ammuni- tion. When leaving the town, he was tired upon, but he did not return the fire.
 A village five miles southeast of Ho- si-wu has been fired upon by Chinese twice within half mile of the mail sta yion,
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
COMING EVENTS.

Speedwell hall. December 1S-Broad- way Social clubs sociable.
 Speedwell hall, December 21-Water- bury association football clubs dance.
 Carter's hall- Waterville, Dec 2S- American Pin company's fire depart ment sociable and dance.
 Armory, New Years eve, December S1-Company G's lance.
 Leavenworth hall, New Years eve, December 31-French Canadian Insti- tute annual ball.
 City hall, New Years night, Jan 1, d9O1-Waterbury High school Alumni association. concert and ball
 Leavenworth hall, January Il, 1901. -St Thomas Cadets Athletic associa- lions concert and reception.
 St Patrick's Lyceum hall, January 19 to February 1, 1901-Fair
 Speedwell hall, January 19-Water- bury Button Cos dance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
The Truly Great.

Who is the great man? He who climbs on high With every aid of Nature at his back? Strong heart and body, well-trained mind
 and eye ,S And friends at every hill along the
 track! T. I do not call, it srea tness to move up When ancestry has poured it's wealth
 and pride To form the wine of life within your cup, And thrust the worlds hard obstacles
 aside. I call it greatness to go forth alone With no fair legacy from by-gone years And see where ignorance and doubt have
 thrown Across the track Encouragement and
 fears,
 And yet to meet it all with smiling face 2 To conquer doubt and slowly roll away With your own hands the powders from
 their place
 Yes, he is great who lights in common
 clay
 From the dead ashes of his fear and
 doubt
 A fire that burns it's way to nobler
 things,
 The worlds rude forces cannot blow it
 out: a. s;7 .es.ll that workman fit to rank with
 kings. aa @ Yss.Fss- Rural New Yorker.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
Theatrical G
  = Fraternal
FCOON HOLLOW"

"A Romance of Coon Hollow" laid amid the mountains and glens of East Tennessee, comes to the Jacques this evening for three days engagement. The play, which has been on the, road for seven successful seasons, will be presented with a wealth of scenery and mechanical effects and an acting company of considerable strength, in cluding the well known soubrette. Lizzie Evans. The typical 'southerner is an interesting character, and in A Romance of Coon Hollow" he is not overdrawn or distorted. To mirror na- lure perfectly the play is produced with special scenery and mechanical effects, all of which are carried. A steamboat race on the Mississippi be-
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
Troop. Enthusiastica1Iy Welcomed.

BERLIN, Dec. 1T-A portion of the German contingent that recently arrived from China was publicly received here yesterday in accordance with the express desire of Emperor William, great enthu- siasm being displayed by the crowds that lined the route from the Lehrter railway station, which was beautifully decorated. The troops bore the shot r'iddled German flags which were taken into action at the storming of the Taku forts, together with several captured Chinese flags and guns. The procession went to the ar senal, where the Chinese colors were de- posted Everywhere the men were greet ed with tumultuous cheering. In front of the arsenal were Emperor, William, the empress, Prince Henry of Prussia, Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, Count von Bulow, imperial chancellor; members of the general staff and other persons of high rank.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
A Sunday Night Lynching.

Henderson and Bud Rowland, negroes. were hanged at o'clock last night in the jailyard at Rockport,. Ind, by mob of 500 persons. Henderson and Rowland waylaid, murdered and then robbed H. $. Simons, white barber, early yester- day morning. Two men were suspected and arrested, and by the aid of a blood hound their guilt was established. Hen derson was shot to death in his cell and then hanged. Rowland confessed before he was strung up. The bodies were aft erward riddled with bullets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
BOXERS MORE ACTIVE.
This Report From ShanGhai-Pel<inE
 Says Organization Is Destroyed.


 LONDON, Dec. 17.-''Telegrams from the north," says tAe Shanghai correspond ent of The Times. wiring Saturday, ''re port renewed activity on the part of the Boxers in the neighborhood of Peking and Tien-tsin. It is believed that certain foreigners are continuing a surreptitious business in arms with the connivance of the taotai of Shanghai.
 'There are persistent rumors here that the foreign troops have arrived at Tai yuen-fu.
 While the ministers in Picking are haggling over the collective note Russia has consolidated her power in Manchuria, which, under the guise of friendship, she Is wrestling from hcr deluded neighbor.'
 The Morning Post publishes the follow ing from it's Picking correspondent, dated Saturday: .,--+
 ''The Boxer organization is nearly de- stroyed. There appears now to be no danger of a recrudescence of the recent troubles, although activity is shown in unprotected places. The Boxer leaders were in reality not numerous, and most of them have been punished by the Chi nese authorities"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Company A drill.
 Naturalists' club.
 Concordia rehearsal.
 Court America, F. of A.
 Nutmeg lodge, P. of A.
 Sequses council, D. of P.
 Hellmann Advance drum corps. Mohawk council. O. H. c. Waterbury Debating club. Townsend lodge. I. O. O. F. Patucko assembly. K. s. of A. Abraham Lincoln camp, s. of Y. Young Mems Christian association. Martha Washington council, O. s. $. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Court Vigilant, F. of A. { Magnolia lodge, K. of P.
 Brass City lodge, N. E. o. P. Sixth division. A. O.. H.
 Painters and Decorators.
 Friendly league, English branches, physical culture, dressmaking.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
Another Akron Rioter Convicted.

AKRON, O., Dee. 17.-Walter Viall, q prominent farmer of this county, has been convicted of participating in the riot of Aug. P last. It was the hardest fought of any of the 1o cases that have been tried up to date. Twenty-two of the riot cases have now been disposed of, seven of the rioters having pleaded guilty and convictions having been secured in each of the 1o cases tried. Fourteen in dictments remain to be disposed of at the next term of the court.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17

tween the famous Robert F. Lee and NatcheZ, with the boats lighted and under full steam. is one. The wood landing on the river, where the colOred boys and girls gather to see the great boats as they pass, is given with moon- light effects. and enlivened by q mad revel of dancing and singing. The episode of the burglary. a cotton con- press in operation. and the tragedy of the cotton press. give thrilling color to the word painting. A view of Coon Hollow at night with electric calcium and lime light effects is a new feature. Over the grim hills the moon rises in q chariot of silver, while the duel scene in the famous mountain glen makes a hair raising climax. A capital quartette and hot troupe of dancers are also used in this big production.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
Coal Trade Active.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IT. - The Ledger in its coal article says: "The an- thracite coal trade is very active. The miners are engaged in full time working, and the output is being pushed to the largest. figures known at this season. so that this will be q record December. The trade fell back in tonnage in September and October owing to the strike, so that it began the month of December with an output about 2,500,OOO tons behind the same period last year,
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
charles c. Beamnn pead.

: NEW YORK, Dec. IT. = Charles c. Beaman of the law firm of Eyarts, Choate
 x Beaman is dead at his residence in this city. He died suddenly of heart dis ease and had been i'll for only three days. MT. Beaman was born in Houlton, Me-, in 1S4O. When q young man, he was private secretary to Charles Sumner and in 1874 married the daughter of William
 NJ EYarfS
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
DIAMOND BROS MINISTRIES.

On Wednesday evening the well known Diamond Brothers Big Jubilee White Minstrels will be at Polls. These well known minstrel impreSSarioS have succeeded in making a name for themselves as progressive and up-to- date amusement purveyors, and this season they outshine their former eff forts to please the theater-going pub lie. The first part displays newly de signed and rich costumes and elaborate settings. The jokes are right up to date and never fail to bring down the house. Those deserving of mention are Boyle in his marvellous exhibition of club swinging: the funny knock about comedians and prime favorites, Sam Horner and Lew Diamond; Wea- yer and Donna, matchless imperson- ators, and Norwood and Devaro. won derful horizontal bar experts. There are no dull moments in the perform ance and there is everything to please the senses s-electrifying music. irresist- 1ble mirth and the latest vocal num- bers. There will be a monday street parade.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
Heavy EoreiCn christn,as Mall.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17--With the lar gest foreign Christmas mail ever dis patched from the New York postoffice the Lucania of the Canard line sailed at noon Saturday for Queenstown. There. were 2.O13 sacks. containing more than 20,- GOO registered ss ltackageA distributed among ali Eaeaf'.ataa countries.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
Decided Hit

Is what the NEW dances taught by Prof. Bailey are making with the pu- pills in the advanced class. Very pret- ty and graceful, so they say To new beginners we teach the Waltz and Two-Step principally in strictly begin ners' classes, and guarantee perfect success. especially if you have never taken lessons. Your overwise friends may say you can pick it up." h. deed, very poor advice. Dancing is no more correctly acquired in that way than music Terms S5 and SC.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
"FOGG'S FERRY"

The well known comedy drama. "Foggs Ferry Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Jacques.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
A Classic Effort.

A member of parliament. after a long and tiresonse speech in which he went into the dismal depths of Politi- cal economy, whispered to q ffiend: T endeavored to use nothing but classic language throughout my ad- dress" And you succeeded admira- bly.'' said his friend. It was all Greek for your audience. Little CAreniele
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
The One Thing Lacking
By Alice E. Morrison.

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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17

Watch for the appearance Of the first chapters, and we strongly advise those not TOW on our subscription lists ito get on." Competent critics have pro- nounced this MT. Harben's best work
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13
SAYINGS OF CHILDREN.

Little Willie had just been stung by a
bee. Il wouldn't mind it walking on
my neck" he said between sobs, IF it
hadn't sat down so awfully hard"
What is bread chiefly used for.
Tommy" asked the teacher of a small
pupil in the juvenile class ITO spread
butter on" was the logical but unex-
pected reply
Mamma" said five-year-old Johnny.
"I'll make = bargain with you" What
kind of a bargain?" she asked. If
you'A give me nickel every day to buy
candy" replied the young diplomat.
IN promise not to tell anyone you
have store teeth"
mamma" said four-year-old Harry,
'if you'll give me a nickel to buy some
candy, I'll be real good" NO" she
replied, I'm not going to pay you to be
good" "All right, mamma" answered
the little fellow, "but you'll be sorry
when I grow up good for nothing"
A little girl who had been tearing her
doll to pieces during the week attended
Sunday school on the following Sab
bath and was asked what Adam was
made Of "Dust," she replied. "And
what was Eve made OFF," asked the
teacher. -Sawdust," promptly an
swered the little miss.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13
RECENT INVENTIONS.

For automatically throwing the
rails of switches new engine attach
ment has q beam extending out in
front, with a tackle for swinging the
free end to either rail, with small
wheel at the outer end, which engages
the switch rail and forces it into posi-
ton as the engine moves forward.
Speed and course of q vessel are au-
Dramatically recorded by new apparat-
US, which has a sensitized cylinder
driven by clockwork and provided with
. light protector on one side In con-
nection with a magnetic needle, which
traces the records in light rays on the
surface of the cylinder a. 1t revolyes.
To indicate when the contents of a
bottle have been partially removed and
replaced with an adulterant a central
rod is placed In tae bottle, with a float
mounted on the rod to fall as the con-
tents are poured out, internal pawls
engaging notches on the rod to hold
the float down when the bottle is re-
filled
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13
ECHOES FROM AFAR.
In Kaffraria cattle constitute the
chief currency.

In Kafraria cattle constitute the
chief currency.
London manufactures E2,ooo,o 600
worth of umbrellas annually.
. Rhodesia has its civil list and its roy
al grants with other older and more
settled and populated communities.
The late King Lobengula, it appears
left 80 wives as pensioners on the com.
munity.
Germany is rapidly rising in impor-
lance as a money-lending as we'll as a
money-making nation. It has hundreds
of millions in various parts of the
globe. In North Africa Germany has
invested nearly 100000.
In certain parts of Africa it is con-
sidered mark of disrespect to bury out
of doors at all. Only slaves are treated
in such unceremonious fashion. The
honored dead are buried under the floor
of the house.
No fewer than 12,0oO,00 acres of
land have been made fruitful in the
Sahara desert, an enterprise represent
ing perhaps the most remarkable ex-
ample of irrigation by means of arte-
sian wells which can anywhere be
found.
The total value of ships launched in
Scottish waters in 1909 was not far
from $70,000.O00, and the value of the
output of Scottish coal was sec, 000, 900,
in each case the increase being more
than ten per cent. over 1898, year OF
great achievements in production.
The capital invested by insurance
companies in Russia amounts to $780,
100000. The number of persons in
sured in 1899 was 21,114, the insurance
amounting to $500, 900. OF the above
amount $40, 92O,355 was received by
American insurance companies; the
balance by Russian.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13
GOSSIP OF THE GREENRooM

Elita Proctor Otis may go to AUS
tralia next season to enact the title
role in "Zaza"
1t is said that Nine Modjeska will
omit her customary tour next season,
having decided to pay long visit to
her home in Poland.
Marie Tempest will appear as Nell
Gwynne in Anthony Hope and Ed
ward Roses adaptation of Hopes
novel, Simon Dale" in London.
1t is reported from London that E.
II. Sothern has secured the rights to
"The Startled Fawn," Justin Huntley
McCarthy's new comedy.
Clyde Fitch, the playwright. has
filed plans for a five-story dwelling
that he means to build in East For
tieth street. New York city, to cost
about $4,000. <
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-07-13
The Best Prescription Is Grove
Tasteless Chill Tonic.
The Formula Is Plainly Printed on Every Bottle,
So That the People May Know Just
What They Are Taking.

lmitators do not advertise their formula
knowing that you would not buy their medi-
cine if you knew what it contained. Groves
contains Iron and Quinine put up in correct
proportions and is in Tasteless form. The
Iron acts as a tonic while the Quinine drives
the malaria out of the system. Any reliable
druggist will tell you that Groves is the
Original and that all other so-called "Taste-
less chill tonics are limitations. An analysis
of other chill tones shows that Groves is
superior to all others in every respect. You are
not experimenting when you take Grove's[its
superiority and excellence having long been
established. Groves is the only Chill Cure sold
throughout the entire malarial sections of the
United States. No Cure, No Pay. Price, SOC.
M07E.-7e Hsed'ofne 81. Louie,
and 0ne-haIf million bottles OF
Groves 7eatekess Tonic SOLD last year and
sakes continually increasing. Tho conclusion 10
Inevitable Groves Tasteess Chill Tonic Is
scrphon malaria having genuine nse"if, and
carupgfsf O p 0kensfsf will tell you