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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29

government were placed in the hands of Diaz and it's condition to-day; the millions of forei gn capital that are in vested there. and the probab ble re- suits to Mexican investments should revolutionary factions again disturb the peace of the republic, this care for the life and health of the Mexican president is not strange.
 But the strange feature of the case is President Diaz himself. Born and raised in a hotbed of revolution; the instigator of some of the bloodie st and most costly revolutions that have darkened the pages of Mexican his tory; who has led insurrection after instruction against the organized and legal government of the republics; that such q man should ever become tn. safeguard of Mexican peace is cer- tainly strange.
 The aut tobiography of President Diaz reads like stirring story of ad- venture, and, in fact, that is what it is. and true story at that, which but lends to ii more interest.
 President Diaz is nearing Fl years of age, being born on September 15, 1850. Until he was r he led the life of the average Mexican boy of the better class. receiving liberal education at an institution of learning in his native city, Oaxaca. With the beginning of the American invasion of Mexico be- gan the military career of Diaz, a ca reer that was to lead him through rev olution after revolution to the highest place in the gift of the Mexican peo- pie.
 His military career began as sub lieutenant in the Mexican army, and he served in this capacity throughout the war with the United States. By
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
RACE ACROSS OCEAN.
Chicago Sailor Accepts Challenge of
 Yankee Skipper.
Both Will Brave the Perils of the Atlantic in Open Boats Capt. Webster, the western Con.
 testant, Expects to Win.

Racing across the Atlantic in 20- foot open sailboats is the pastime that is being planned by Capt. Dean s. Web ster, of Chicago, and Capt. Howard Blackburn, of Gloucester, Mass. The latter threw down the gauntlet in a challenge to the world, and Capt. Web ster immediately accepted, that the prowess of Chicago on the water might be maintained.
 The novel test, says the Chicago Times-Herald, will proba bly, be under taken in June. Meanwhile Capt. Web- ster is arranging for specially con- structed craft which is to demonstrate Chicago's supremacy as a maritime power. It may be three-cornered contest, asa woman in New Jersey has entered yacht 15 feet in length and has secured Capt. Andrews, who re- gently went around the world in a small boat, to sail it for her. 1t is proba ble that none of the boats con testing will carry more than two per- sons.
 So far the prelilninaries have not been fully arranged. and the starting point and direction of the course have 1lOt been deIlHlleiE lNeu upOn Sdpt. Webster, however, has suggested that the start be made from some point in the Bermudas and the finish be at Lis bon, Portugal.
 Capt. Webster has accepted the challenge with the intention of land ing a winner. The possibility that such small craft may be tossed about like chips on the huge pillows of mid ocean storm or engulfed in the whirl- pool of hurricane does not disturb him in the least. He will make the trip in an invention of his own, which he believes can weather the most sweeping gale sent by love to test the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
CAPT. WHISPERS BOAT.

ut Is of the Catamaran Type. Several
 Boats Joined Together.
 resisting strength Of mans ingenuity. In addition to this prime qualification 1t will be fast sailing.
 The new boat of Capt. Webster is of the catamaran style-that is, two or more boats joined together. It is made of rubber and canvas with iron frames. Large rubber tubes shaped for ocean travel and inflated like a bicycle tire will be joined together Upon these air floats will be secured the framework of the deck. This strange craft will be yacht-rigged. with spinnaker, gaf, topsails and fore and aft canvass. 1t is probable that the boat for the race will be construct ed to ride on three air floats. Water tight compartments for holding pro- visions will be fixed between the air floats. Elastic tanks for drinking wa ter are provided for on top of the air floats, and the pressure from the in- Hated rubber tubes will give flow of water when the faucet is turned. Heavy air pumps will be carried to keep the tubes inflated.
 For bulwarks to inclose the deck and keep out the pounding waves heavy canvas will be stretched around the iron framework of the deck to height of IS to 20 inches. The deck will be 2A feet above the surface of the wa ter. The air floats may be deflated at any time and the entire boat and rigging may be packed up expeditions ly for shipment by steamer or train.
 t0 saving life at sea that Capt. Webster invented his catamaran craft of air floats. After the terrible Burgoyne disaster the Pollak family, which had lost relatives in the sinking of the French liner, offered prizes for the best device for saving life at sea, and Capt. Webster began the experiment. His new boat is the result. By the time he had protected his invention with the necessary patents he learned that the entries had closed for the competition at the Paris exposition, and so his boat was not shown.
 Capt. Webster IS a9 years olu ana has been lake captain most of his life. He is veteran of the civil war. !, in which he served both in the army and navy. He was on board the San Jacinto and was wrecked on the Lit tie Bahamas. Later he was with the army of the Potomac. He was born on the banks of the St. Lawrence and has made his home at Detroit. Kings ton. Ont, and other ports, but has lived at Desplaines, a suburb of Chi cago, for the last eight years and been in business there. During the worlds fair he ran the pleasure steamer Fa- vorite between Van Buren street and Jackson and Lincoln parks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
Theatrical = = Fraternal
"A ROYAL ROGUES

The local public may count on a very fine performance this evening when Jefferson De AngeliS presents "A Royal Rogue" at Polls. What De Angelis doesn't know about comic opera isn't worth knowing by anybody. He has been in it for nearly twenty five years, and for the past four or five years he has been very much in
 1t. As q matter of fact. a whole lot of people just now think that he is the only one who is in it, and his great success in "A Royal Rogue" has been particularly pleasant reading to his friends and admirers. There is an impression that De Angelis began his comic opera career with old McCaull company; but he dates away back be- yond that. He was the principal come dian of an opera company that made q tcur of the world before he ever met Colonel NcCaull. His adventures through Asia. Africa and India woulC
 make an interesting book. and Jeff is going to write it some day. he says. At present he is pretty busy with "A Royal Rogue.'' He has q large and splendid company and the perform ance is in every way delightful one. Prices are 9, 90, 75 cents, $1 and S1.oO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
COMING EVENTS.

Polls theatef, April S.-St Joseph's s T. 4. society in "Hoodman Blind"
 Town hall, Watertown, April S-En- rertainment and dance given by Wa tertown Athletic associa ton.
 City hall. April 9-Concert and dance given by Retail Clerks associa- tion.
 At City hall-April 10th, Fifth Annual Sociable of Ladies' auxiliary, A. o. H.
 Speedwell hall. April 11-First an- nual sociable of the Star Social club
 Leavenworth hall, April 12-Thirty- fourth annual reception of Y. NJ. c. l..
 B. A. c. hall, April 19-Socia ble of Brooklyn Athletic club.
 City hall, April 22-27-Grand union fair of United councils, Knights of Co., lumbus.
 Folrs theater, April % and os- Company G in 'The Girl I Left Be- hind Me"
 Speedwell hall, April 24-Third an. nual sociable and dance of Sacred Heart drum corps.
 Polls theater. May 2-Third min strel performance of Waterbury lodge. 265. B. P o. Elks.
 Speedwel1 hall. May S.-Fifth an- nual sociable of St Francis Xayier's Drum Corps.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29

His fight for the Mexican presidency began in 1867, when he was an unsuc. cessful candidate against Juarez With this defeat begins the time of his revolutionary movements against the Mexican government. He led plot after plot against the government some of them reaching the civil wal stage and others being squelched be. fore the clash of arms had come. Tc save himself from capture he escaped to the United States three different times, but was always allowed to re turn. The first of these revolutions planned by Diaz came in lS7O-71. The second followed a few months after third came in 1872. Another in 1876 and still another in 1877. The lastre suited in the election of Diaz to tho presidency of the Mexican republic After his election he was called upo1 to suppress a number of instruction. against the government, but by ths time his term of office was completed had the satisfaction of turning ove, the government to his successor with peace reigning throughout the repub lie.
 In 1884 Diaz was again inaugurated president of Mexico, and before hi. term of office had expired the Mexican constitution had been so amended q: to permit of a president succeeding himself, and he has continued at the head of the republic ever since.
 Under his rule Mexico has enioyet great measure of prosperity. Manu facturing industries have been eucour aged, railroads. have been built, and development along all lines has beer going steadily forward. From a rev. olutionist, ready at any moment te take the field against governmen,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29

at what these scrviceable articles arc sold.
 90 dozen Ladies' fine Shirt Waists that generally retail from 75c to $2.5O, including lawns, black and white, per caleS with handsome embroidery and lace, at the ridiculous price of 43c.
 9 dozen Misses Percalc Waists. us. ually sold at 5Oc to G5c, at 39c.
 Handsome Rainy Day Skirts, were S00S, at $5.9S.
 9 handsome Tailor Made Suits. Eton Jackets, flare skirt, splendiGly made. usually sold at S15 to $c5, at $1u and SIS.
 10000 yards fine Hamburg Edging and Insertion at 21ac, worth .c: at 5c, worth l0c; at 1Oc, worth 15c; at lac, worth 2oc.
 90 dozen Ladies' Muslin Drawers. three rows tucking, open and closed; special bargain, He q pair; lot over two pairs to q customer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
Diamonds in H.-n

According to an English expert. dia. monds are in process of formation ;r Hawaii. He spent much time and some money following up the first indica- tlons that attracted his attention Tn many respects, he says, the forma+;on here is like that of the diamond fssIds of Kimberley. But after reaearcbes he came to the conclusion that the process mas not yet gone far enough, but ia sthl going on. and that in the course of loooo0 years or 10 Hawsit sEiu bs se gfess disuond Aeld. -'- e@
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
Preudenf Po,7fr0 Diaz, Q Zzexicun ReU0lufiOniSf
Incidents in the Life of Man Who Has Ruled
 Mexico Long and Well

took the field again in new revolu tion. He fought with distinction all through the wars with the French in. vaders. Through the latter months o1 the reign of Maximillian he consti. tuted the main defense of the repub- Iican cause. The invading army paid him the compliment of giving him and his small band of followers, number ing less than 5000, especial attention and he was finally forced to surrender. but soon afterward escaped and again took the field to oppose the troops o1 MaXimillian with but 900 followers and with these won several important victories before his force was in. creased. During these campaigns it is said that Diaz was almost merciless toward the captives who fell into his hands, and many charges of cruelty have been brought against him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
PARTNERSHIPS pARD\Epo

The delightful comedy drama. 'IenneSsee's artiner.' which follows on Monday. TueSday and Wednesday al the Jacques. was presented at Polls three seasons ago with practically the same cast that is now playing it. The play is thoroughly attractive one. dealing with life in the Nevada sand halls. and Was suggested by Ere, Harte'S exquisite romance of the same name. As western play it is unique III that the strongest effects are pro- duced by the quieieSr methods The atmosphere is as delightful in it's sur roundings as was Alabama" and it's characters are as quaint anal original as those in ''Puddinhead Wilson" and ''Shore AcreS.' As interpreted by Arthur c. Aiston'S powerful company the production is one of the most sat lSfactory on tour. Sale of seats to- MOTION at popular prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
SATURDAY,
With Values That Are Sure
 70 Be Attractive.

300 pieces wide Taffeta Ribbon. all coiors, loc yard, usual 25c quality. Composition Books, usual price 1Oc, at 5 books for Toe.
 Best Talcum Powder, usual price 1Oc, at 5c
 Best Sperm Oil at bottles for 5c, usual price 1Oc.
 1000 sets of Beauty Pins. in set, usual price 10c, at cards for 5c.
 1000 Link or Bar Cuff Buttons, usu- al price 25c to 35c, at 1Oc a pair.
 Lot Hat Pins, usual price 5c to 1Oc, a for 5c.
 Lace Pins, usual price 25c to 35c. at 1Oc each.
 End of esason's sale of Mems Heavy Underwear, 50c and roc goods, all at 3oc a garment
 The greatest value in Mems and boys' Percale, Madras and other makes fine fancy Shirts. over D differ ent new and stylish patterns to select
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29

from, worth and sold by the most reputable houses at 5Oc to 75c, our price 39c and soc; have attached or de tached collars and cuffs; all new and up to date finish.
 At 121ac-5,00O yards of new stylish patterns in fine Coiored Dimities; 25 different designs to select from.
 Manufacturers stock of fine Petit coats, purchased for cash, at one-third to one-half off regular prices.
 At 5Oc-Petticoats with rntilc, worth S1.
 At 9Sc--Fine Petticoats with morine finish, with three rutt1cs, worth $1.5O.
 At S1.25-Fine mcrcerized Sateen with cording and accordion plating, worth $2.
 At $1.4o--Extra mercerized Sateen. corded and ruffied; worth $2.5O.
 At S2.5O-Finc all wool and Silk Morine, beautifully made, worth S5.
 Fifty handsome Rainy Day Skirts. or Walking. at $2.9S to S69S, just half
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29

@ONSTERNATION, not alone in 1 Mexico, but in all parts of the
 civilized world interested in the development of the Central American republic, followed closely the an nouncement that President Porfiro Diaz had lost his mind, and would probably have to retire from the head of the Mexican government. Capital ists with financial interests in Mexico heaved sigh of relief when the rumor was authoritatively denied, and Presi- dent Diaz had returned to the castle of Chapultepec, from which it was all legged he had fled because his disor- dered brain had led him to believe that assassins lurked in the great building with an intent to kill him at the first opportunity.
 When we stop to consider the con- dition of Mexico when the reins of
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
Properties Missing,

The woman owed three months rent. To her came the landlords 3 agent, . dark-visaged old villain.
 'Pay me every penny, or out into the world you go!" he missed.
 What nonsense!" she cried. "You can't make heroine of me this sort of weather. There is a snowstorn raging without; neither have I tat tered shawl and diamonds to wear.'
 She chortled; the villain, with an oath, withdrew Catholic Standard end Nmaa.. -s>
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29

that did not suit his ideas, Presiden, Diaz has developed into peace loving official, a dictator perhaps, but at al events wise one, and one whom Mex ico can ill afford to lose.
 His home in the beautiful Mexican palace is the center of not only the DO. Htlcal but the social life of Mexico and the grand old building, with its many architectural wonders, has been the scene of many brilliant assem. blages during his occupancy. r.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
Old Proverb in Rhyme.

The Boonville (Mo.) Advertiser has the "early to bed and early to rise'' proverb sized up as follows: "Early to bed and early to rise does very well for sick folks and guys, but it makes man miss all the fun till he dies and joins the stiffs that are gone to the skies Go to bed when you please and lie at your ease; you'll die just the same of some Latin disease" !"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
1.-THE ELEVENTH HOUR"

Jacques theater for the rest of this week will be occupied by very clever company presenting an Interesting melodrlma entitled The Eleventh Hour." gave it's first production ill this city last night and was ro- ceived with very evident satisfaction. In fact, it gave the best cf satisfaction and is a pretty and exciting dranr:i. There were many startling situations and each was so well presented thaE no flaw could be discovered in the per fOrmance. The scenic effects added to the interest maintained throughout the production and every feature was Well portrayed. The company present ing the play is as good dS any that has played in the Jacques this season and each character received careful atfen- lion in every detail of the work. This play will be produced to-morrow :tf- IernoOn and also tomorrow evening as we'll as this evening. and there should be good audiences present at each performance
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
A General Ia.a.

"But, !" said the cruel editor, ethis is not good dialect poetry"
 Not good dialect?" answered the dreamy poet. sir, defy you to find single word that is spelled correctly in that poem. I guess I know what dialect is."-Baltimore American.
 A tailor is justified in giving his customersr tits occasionally Ckicago
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
A Royal Chair

An interesting chair in the newly restored church called the Garrison church, at Berlin, has been ordered by the kaiser to be placed in his pew there. It is simple wooden affair, and bears the following inscription: ''H1ing Frederick William I. once sat on this chair during divine service."- Chicago Inter Ocean.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
WINE. WOMEN AND SONG."

Theise's ''Wine, Women and Song" company will be at Polls Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with matt nee on Wednesday. The company has already played several successful en- agreements here, giving q performance that is quite as pleasing to the ladies as to the men. It consists of high class vaudeville and proper burlesque. and is amuseing throughout. Seats go on sale tomorrow at popular prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-29
suspaeaens.

11rNt Bookkeeper-Dobson has been huekling to himself over his work all He must see something very qeng in the figures he's working 2 Fl Doo1keeper-That TO? We'll,
 out and get away the min
 ne-up tine comes. His three
 V 1ls leen aa51ne ea16se
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
10 DELLA ISLA
De SALVORA

Leemos en- La Correspondence Ga
Hega, de la Ooruna, del 10:
LA publication en- varios peri6dicos
de la noticia de que la isla de Salvora,
en- la ria de Arosa, iba a ser veudida
al gobierno ingI6s por su propietario
don Joaquin Otero, para emplazar ALI
un dep6sito de carbon, y de la que Sc
hizo eco en- las Cortes el diputado Sc
nor Pradera, ha movido a uno de los
|redactores de un diario de Santiago q
celebrar una entrevista con ell senor
Otero, quien Sc mostr6 gustoso a con
testar la Interpolation que respecto
al case le hizo ell periodista composite
lano.
NADIA hay acerca de eSa dichOsa
venta; por ciertO que me trae preocu
pado en- parte tai noticia, porque pu-
diera yo aparecer ante los ojos del
mundo como una persona antipatri6ti.
ca, y, convi6neme toda costa haceI
pGblico que nadie del extranjero y off
cialmente hasta hoy Sc ha dirigidoa
mi nj mis- hiios, a Quienes correspon
de ahOra la isla de S lvora solicitandC
gu venta.
Ell orgen de todo este, presume
80, anade el sefor Otero debio de sci
ell que hal,andOse uno de mis- hijos du
rante ell verano en- Villagarc(a, acerc6-
sele una persona, cuyo nombre no hace
al case, y lie habl6 de la convenience
de vender la isla de Salvora.
Mi hijO, dice ell senior Oter0, con
tinu6 la conversation con aquel senior )
hablaron largamente del asunto perl
sin profundizarle, sin indicar cantida
des, nj mucho menos de millones d.
reales nj de pesetas.
Sin embargo, c6nstele usted, de
cfa. que 81 las proposiciones que aque
caballero nos hacfa fuesen ventajosas
desde luego accederiamos a elias y el
tai fOrma que, pesar de no hacern0
peso tai propiedad nj ser menester 81
venta, hubi6semos otorgado escriturs
pero todo Sc redujo una proposici6
lque p0demOs lamar incidental, sin qu
Sc estipulase NADIA.
-Por 10 demas, 81 Inglaterra 4 otr
naci6n extranjera SO hubiera dirigid
& cualquiera de nosotros, NADIA huber
conseguido porque antes somos espa
noles; y ante el inter6s particular,
pesar del pomposo anunciO echado
volar, ignoramos por quien, de tanto
millones, esta ell general y ell sentimie
!, to hOnrosO de la patria, que enaltece
lbs espanoles, distinguiendoles de 10
hijos de otras naciones."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02

merciO de aquella plaza, ell que Sc ex
presa en- los siguientes terminus
GEL importante proyecto de esta
blecer una zona neutral 6 puerto fran
co en- nuestra ciudad, sera sonetido
la aprobaci6n de las Cortes, en- una d.
las primeras sesiones de la present,
legislature.
En- la zona neutral podIan estable
cerse las siguientes industrias:
Fabrication de conservas y pastai
alimenticias; fabrication &c aguardien
tes, alcoholics y coupaje de vlnos; ref
nerfas de azGcares y aceites fabrica
ci6n de chocolates ; fabrication de es.
tampadOs y la de ceramica en- todos
sus ramos 10 mismo la hidrau ica que
la esmaltada.
Ademas podran establecerse en- la
citada zOna muchas Otras industrias,
cuya materia prima devenga hoy ele-
vados derechos, dificultando que los
prOductos elaborados vayan competir
con los extranjeros, en- los mercadOs
internaciOnales.
Ell establecimiento de la zona neu
trail en- ell puerto de Barcelona, Sc apo
va en- las siguientes razones
Primera. Entre las grandes plazas
mercantiles de::Mediterraneo, Geneva y
Barcelona, es esta Ultima ell puerto
mas centrico para ell trafico de expor
taci6n, por la mayor facilidad de dar
salida a los productos para Ultramar,
y a causa de no pasar ell golfo de Leon,
temible siempre para navegantes y co
merciantes.
Segunda. Una communication ferrC.
viaria dlrecta entire Barcelona, Marse-
LA y Paris, contribuirfa en- grande es
Gala para que muchas de las primeras
materias llegadas por via trancesa do
miciliaran su dep6sito en- Barcelona,
aprovechando ell curse de los cambios.
Tercera. Con ell puerto franco Sc
fornIarfa ademas un centro importante
de contradiction para los productos ul
tramarinos, tales como cueros y pieles
sin curtir, azdcar, t6 y cereales.
Cuarta. Establecida la zona neu
tral, habrfan desaparecido los immune
rabies obstaculos que en- forma de de
rechos de navegaci6n, impuestos de
trAico y demas arbitrios, hoy hacen
que ell puerto de Barcelona Sc conozca
por autonomasia como ell mas caro- de
Europa.
La demarcaci6n de la zona Sc hara
por medic de una extensa verja de
hero cerrada con una sola entrada y
salida.
Al etecto, parece que Sc ganaIa al
mar una faja de $50 a 200 metros,
construyendO rapidamente unos nue.
lies de mucho menos coste que los del
antique puerto.
Dichos muelles podIau servir para
ell empleo de los modernos mecanismos
de carga y descarga.
Sc ampliarao ademas las Was f6rreas
va, dentro del proyectadOI
perfmetro de la zona, para ponerla en-
relaci6n directa con ell puerto, la ciu
dad Y las coma cas- de Levante y Po-
niente, acortando las distancias y aba
los transpOrtes."