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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
HEARD IN PASSING


 Kings, princes and other members or royal families are human, the same as other people. The English family IS squabbling over what its mother left Exchange.
 The world is still waiting for all those things that were to come to It as a result of the manufacture of liquid air Were the liquid air stories, after all, nothing but so much hot air!-NeW Haven Union.
 A few days ago Vice-President Roosevelt was in Chicago, where he made speech that gave some German statesmen the shivers. Yesterday he was in Vermont talking to an assem- blaze of veterans. He is covering a lot of territory and he has indeed taken his boom out of it's box early.-NeW Britain Herald.
 Rather a nice question arises over the offer of H. G. Squires, first secre- tary of the United States legation to China, to present several carloads of artistic loot to the Metropolitan mu- scum of New York. MT SquireS seems to have picked up this cargo in various ways, part of it being bought from missionaries, so it is alleged at least, but none of it apparently coming direct by purchase or gift from the original owners. Now. if the art muSeum ac- cepts this ''loot,'' knowing the circun. stances in which it was acquired, would 1t be considered an ordinary or extra ordinary "fence"?-NeW Haven Regis ter
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
AS FAR AS MONEY WENT.

A day or two before his marriage to sweet little countrybred maiden, a parsimonious young merchant grudg- ingly agreed to the construction of a triumphal arch, which was designed to bear this legend: Success to the Bride and Bridegroom. But he par ticularly charged the old gardener who undertook the job not to exceed the sum of $25.
 If you do," he said. s'it will be at your own risk. don't intend to pay a farthing more"
 The gardener promised implicit obe- dience and on the day of the wedding, to the secret amusement of the guests. he put up pretty floral design which wished success to the bride only, without making the slightest allusion to the bridegroom.
 You old idiot, what sort of tomfool- cry do you call this?' he indignantly demanded of the gardener, when the ceremony was over. T told you to put Success to the Bride and Bridegroom on the arch, but you've left me out ir the cold altogether"
 "Nobody's to blame for that but yourself, sir," replied the old garden CT. cooly, dipping his watering car into the rain tub. ''Ye wouldn't let me spend more than five pun on flowers and try as would, couldn't make 'en spin out further than the bride. | would have taken at least another sov ereign's worth to make bridegroom! ? Edinburgh Scotsman.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
A BUTTERMILK CRAZE IS ON.

Buttermilk is menacing the suprem- acy of the mint julep and the claret lemonade as a cool weather drink. Consumption of the creamy fluid nas become so great, tradeSmen say, that they order twice the supply which they bought for last years patronage. The buttermilk fiend is an enthusias- tic individual. He declares that his fayorite drink is much more cooling than beer or any other beverage. alco- holic or w. c. T. U.; that it will cure anything from dyspepsia to congestion of the brain and that one glass of but term1lk contains as much nutrilnent as pound of beefsteak, or something of that sort 1t is true that physicians are prescribing the drink for many forms of stomach trouble. Heretofore it has met with indifferent favor among the medical fraternity, but rec ognition of itssmerit is becoming more extensive and to-day thousands of5per- sons are imbibing their pint or quart a day, according to the terms of their prescriptions. The majority of sa- looms, drug stores, restaurants and oth- CT places where drinks are sold have added buttermilk to the list of refresh ing fluids they keep on hand. It is said that a movement is to be started to form buttermilk drinkers benevo- lent and protective association, but there has been no verification of the report. To the grief of many temper ance advocates, the growing fad met a severe setback while the Elks were gathered in Milwaukee, but the white ribboners took courage as the carnival season ended, and now the buttermilk craze is marching on with renewed vigor. Milwaukee Sentinel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07

E & of excitement by the hand of an assas- sin striking down the chief executive in the cases of Lincoln and Garfield, but it was to be hoped that such an oc- currence would not again happen here, where allsmen are free and equal. The men who are capable of such deeds have no business in this country and they should be compelled to go back from whence they came. The Mckin- ley family to-day is uppermost in the thoughts of all loyal Americans, and their one thought and wish is that the president will recover and preside over the destinies of the country until such time as its citizens by their votes de eide otherwise.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
ARTFUL DODGERS.

There's no doubt about it. a railroad switchman is often in peril of his life. The poetry of motion surrounds with halo those who move. The stage driver and the locomotive engineer have To- cal following and are worshipped from afar by host of admirers 1t is the engineman who gets the credit for the fast runs. not the fireman who keeps the engine in steam or the mechani- cal engineer whose brain devised the improvement in the machine. The mas ter mechanic and the roundhouse fore man, whose careful attention and good discipline keep the engine in order, re- ceive only q negative amount of credit: Ii anything goes wrong they hear of it. The fireman comes in for some of the glamour and glory, for, like the con ductor and brakeman, he runs on the road" The men who switch ill the yard" are also among the elect, for their vocation brings them constantly in the face of death.
 A switchman to the rank and file is not the switch-tender who merely throws switches for the approaching trains. A switchman throws switches but not in any fixed location, and more distinctively, he 'cuts lem off, (couples cars), ''ties lem together (sets brakes.) He is as artful dodger of flying cars as is his pony" Switch engine) of seemingly innumerable trains.
 The head switchman is carried on the pay rolls as yard conductor but the men cling to the old appellation of foreman" or pony conductor His assistants, to whom his word is law, are officially designated yard brake men," an appropriate title which has failed thus far to supplant the good old fashioned term helpers. New Lon don Telegraph
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07

Henry Clews, the banker, in his last letter on the financial condition of the country, says that "it must be admit ted that railroad prosperity is upon substantial basis, and that with the possibility of ruinous competition largely eliminated, the stability of rail- road investments has been greatly en- hanced. Good railroad earnings are one of the most satisfactory features of the times. Net earnings do not al- ways meet expectations, because of 1n- creased regular expenses and the ex- traordinary outlays for improvements and rolling stock, which are being met out of current earnings. These extra- ordinary expenses, however, will not continue, and managers will easily have 1t in their power to maintain net earnings at a level that will insure steady dividends. The period of change from small train loads to big ones is rapidly approakhihg cbmplef ton, and though asGDstay a cne, will shortly benefit the companies in low cost per ton per mile. There is an other very important fact which sus- tains the courage of constitutional bulls, and that is the satisfactory con- dition of general business. Clearing house returns are much in excess of a year ago, which considering the inac- tivity of speculation is unquestionahle testimony of trade activity. The west as a whole seems to be enjoying eX- ceptional prosperity in spite of set backs here and there. At times it ap- pears as if the country had reached the crest of the wave of prosperity, and yet the momentum has been so great that it is premature to predict with any positiveness that the turn has come. In a few markets the highest level and the largest production have certainly been reached, yet it seems as if other departments of business must have their shaPe ef prosperity. before the turning point can Be definitely said to have been reached. At the same time prices of many commodities are very high, and the profits thus induced are greatly stimulating new competi- ton. It is somewhat remarkable and not a little suggestive that in spite of the great trusts which have been formed during the past four or five years there is little complaint of op- pressive monopoly"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
IT WAS ALIVE.

s The holiday crowd at the New York Geological park, in the Bronx, was larger than usual. The park authori- ties estimated that about 5000 people were there in the day and evening. Raiah the trained orangoutang, was the chief attraction of the day to the crowds. and when he had his dinner was eagerly watched by all who could get near the inclosure in which he is confined. r
 Two well dressed women stood near the inclosure in which are the two Cu-
 ban crocodiles, both of which are Ill tempered when annoyed or bothered ln
 any way. One of the saurians was
 entirely motionless for some minutes.
 There was some speculation as to It's
 genuineness, and the two women were strong in their declarations that the all legged crocodile was a dummy. s.I don't believe it's q crocodile at all" declared one. i've been down where those things grow and they can't fool me with any such motionless thing as that.'
 And then she pulled a dainty and be frilled handkerchief from her shirt
 waist, leaned far over the railing about the inclosure and fiuttered the piece of lace before the crocodile's staring l eyes. There was an instant upheaval, | and the supposed dummy crocodile | opened his huge jaws with jerk and | whirled toward the two women. His jaws closed with snap and the crowd
 scattered
 George Stockda1e, one of the guards,
 had been standing near, and had seen l the woman as she laned over the rail- | ing. He made a leap toward the wo- | man. grabbed her. by the arm and | thrust her half way across the twenty | foot space in front of the inclosure
 She ,screamedsin in fright and sank in a ssw0on on the pavement. The crowd gathered about her, but she was car rfed into one of the reception rooms. lwhere restoratives we're applied, and
 she soon revived. New York Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
LAWRENCE BARRETT's CALL.

Iu the September number of Me- Clure's Magazine, Clara Morris adds another entertaining chapter to her forthcoming book, Life on the Stage in an appreciative sketch of Lawrence Barrett, which gives 9 glimpse of Ed win Booth. In it she tells of call MT Barrett made on her, to inquire about her health. So interested did he become in their talk that he forgot the subject of conversation. Says Miss Morris: .AtIast Re came up hard and fast against Hamlet The air was thick with stories. Part of the time we talked together in our eager ness. MT Barrett's coat was unbut- toned; the curl on his wide brow had grown as grizzly as any common curl might grow. Two round, red spots spread over his high cheek bones; his eyes were hungrily glowing; he had just taken a long breath and made start on an audience with the pope, when MT Harriott entered and said: T beg your. pardon, MT Barrett, there's a man outside who is very anxiously inquiring for you.' For me! exclaim- ed Mir Barrett with astonishment; that's TratheE, impertinent, it seems to me- Suddenly he noticed the gas light He started violently. He pull ed out his watch, then sprang to his feet. crying: Good God, Harriott, that's my dresser looking for me. l ought to be in my dressing room. What will MT Booth think has become of me? And what, in heavens name. do you think of me? He hastily but toned himself into rigidity, rescued the flying ends of his muffier, and holding my hands for a moment. he laughed. You are not only just Clara but you are the only Clara that could make me so utterly forgetfulg of all rules of etiquette. Forgive and goodbye and he made an astonishingly nasty exit. The 'calr that lasted from till with the accompanying picture or the state ly Lawrence Barrett drinking cold tea and eating stiff, cold toast while he talked brilliantly of all things under heaven. is one ofs1ny quaintest memo ries.1Brooklyn Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
SNAP SHOT DID THE BUSINESS

Tt was simply bull-headed luck,'' said the young man with the red shirt waist. Papa declared that 1t would be warm day when he con- sented to my marrying his daughter, and as the weather record had been broken several times after he had made that remark, I was beginning to lose hope. When all-the-World-t to me went on her vacation I went to the same place and put up at the same hotel. Now, papa-in-law-to-be is an old blowhard, and it made me tired everybody else too-the way he brag- ged about the big fish he caught in former years.
 Finally, some one hinted that 1t would be good plan for him to make good and give us an example of his skill as fisherman. He accepted the challenge and spent three days get ting his tackle ready. He went alone as he said he didn't want to be both cred by having any greenhorns along, and we waited with bated breath for him to return.
 Now I am something of a camera fiend, and late in the afternoon I started out to make picture of a lit tie wooden dell when the shadows were well down. I was making my way to the road through some thick brush when 1 discovered my daddy 1n- laW-to-be standing in the middle Of the road bargaining with a small boy for q long string of magnificent fish. Quick as a flash I took a snap shot at him just as he was holding on to his pocket with one hand and dig ging into it with the other.
 Il let the old man brag around inc hotel for three days about the fish he had caught. Then I showed him the picture, told him if he didn't consent to my marrying his daughter I would spread it. broadcast over the hotel, and pointed out where his reputation would be, He wilted, gulped hard. and surrendered. He isn't a bad sort when you know how to handle him. ; Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
MERIDEN BRANCH.
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT co.

Popular Long Islan4 Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and ak
 Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. Y, N. H. and H. R. R.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves Bridge port daily Sunday eXcepted) at 1:45 a. m. on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury 6:45 a. m. from all stations on Naugatuck division. arriving New York Il q. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves Bridge port daily (Saturday exeepted) t2 o'clock midnight, arriving New York in early morning, giving passengers ample time to connect with trains for the west and south. Passengers can remain aboard boat until 9 a. m.
 RETURNING FROM NEW YORK.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East river daily (Sun- day excepteO at Il a. m., arriving Bridgeport 3 p. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east and sta- tions on Naugatuck division.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East River daily tSun- day 'exceptedl at 3 D. m-,, and from foot East 31st street. 3: 15 p. m., con- meeting with TAO D. m. train for all stations on Naugatuck division. Sat- ,lrdays this steamer leaves New York one hour earlier from both landings.
 Special excursion rates. every Tues day and Friday yi1 steamer Rosedale. round trip 50c. other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday. June 9, steamer Rosedale leaves Bridgeport at 3 a. m., on arrival of Sunday morn ing train from all stations on Nauga- tuck division. for New York and Coney Island:, returning leaves New York at p. m., arriving at Bridgeport 9 D. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to all staltions on N. Y.. N. H. and H. k. R. Baggage transferred to and from railroad depot free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07

It hardly seems possible that in this land of plenty and pfosperity there could be found a wretch so base and low as to raise lhis hand against the chief magistrate of the country. fet such seems to be the case, for while President Mckinley was paying his sre- spects to the great Pan-Ameriean ex- position at Buffalo, and incidentally all lowing all of the people, who wished to see and speak with hiIns-he was shot down in the coolest, most diabolfcal and deliberate manner. The scoundFel who did the shooting was immediately secured, and the full force of the strong arm of the law had to be raised to protect him from violence. Here was a miscreant who shot the foremost man in the country being protected by
 the people whose chief executive he would destroy. Protection for such man seems like authority wasted. Never in the whole history of. the coun-
 try was there greater excitement than
 when the news of the dastardly out rage was sent broadcast. Nothing but
 words of regret and sorrow were
 heard on every hand, and people crowded the newspaper and telegraph
 offices until late in the night, so anx-
 ious were they to hear the very latest from the stricken president. There
 can be no motive for such deed, and
 the would-be assassin put the whole
 thing in a nutshell when he sex-
 claimed: .'Neiman, anarchist. T did
 my duty" If it is the duty of such
 men to come here and commit murder,
 then this country also has duty to
 perform, and it should lose no time in
 doing it. It must be depraved indi-
 vidua1 indeed who would want to take
 the life of any human being, much less
 that of the president of the United
 States, who is conceded by all who
 know him intimately to be one of the
 most loyable and amiable of persons.
 The sympathies of the country go out
 to him today without stint, and many prayer will be uttered for his speedy and complete recovery. While the peQ- pie are offering sympathy to the presi- dent, his faithful wife also comes in for more than passing thought. She would have been with the president at the exposition were she able to stand the trying ordeal As 1t was she was patiently waiting his home coming, and even as he lay between life and death she said to those about her that 1t was time Es came. It was trying moment for those who must pretty soon break the news to her. Twice before has this country been thrown into a state
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
HIS APPETITE NOT SATISFIED.


 Not long ago a certain village club arranged a grand cricket match, ad- mission one penny" for the benefit of John, the old man who looked after the ground" There were no tickets printed and John stood at the gate of the cricket field collecting the pennies himself. It was a very hot day, there was a public house just across the road and Johns thirst-always trou- blesome-was simply unquestionable. Some time after the luncheon interval a gentleman who takes a keen interest in the club approached the gate and addressed the old guardsman: Well, John, you appear to be doing well. There's quite big gate, I see.' "Weel," replied John, deliberately, it ain't a bad 'un, I must say. 'Owsum- ever, managed to sup (drink) the gate money so far, an could do wi trainload o' folks yetv-London Spare Moments.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
SATURDAY. sEPTEMBER ', 1901.

It Is pretty hard to tell whether the country is pleased or dissatisfied with the selection of the Columbia to de fend the cup. If the Columbia wins everybody will shout, Hail Columbia, but if the yacht should happen to lose they will say, told you so. The Con- stitution was the yacht to have chosen. The friends of the latter yacht feel pretty sore, and do not hesitate to give expression to their feelings.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at 700 and 8:38 a. m.; 12:38; 4:05: S:0I p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- tion from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:05: 1:40 g. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 p. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkill Landing, Dan~ bury and way stations at SIS a. m., and 1:50 and 5:18 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta. ton from New York, Fishkill Landing. Danbury and way stations at S:36 a. m., 12:34 and S:O4 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. I
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30; 10:O5, a. m.; 200; 5:05; TOO p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station ae 9:5O; 11:3O a. m.; 4:5O; 6:50: $50 ?. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07

Haye<yout a senseSof fullness in the .reaSbn of eyour stomach after eating? if SO youI Win be benefited by using Chamberlafn's 'Stomach and Liver Tablets. They also cure belching and sour stomach. They regulate the. bowels too. Price .25 cents. Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
FOR SAIE.

No 20 Washington street, the rent of which is $645.50 per year; S5,000 will take it. Look at the beautiful place on Pleasant street, also High street. A place with all improvements; one real nice up-to-date place on Ward. Ridge wood. that place on Waterville street is one of the finest in the city; make me an offer. The place on BellevIew avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Lots of houses and lots every where. Call at
 D. IT. TIERNEY. [ Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07

When you want a pleasant physlc try the new remedy. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Rriee 25s.cents:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
NAUGATUCK DIVISION

For New York--6:35. SIP, 1O:50 a. m.: 80, PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday. 7:O5 a. m.; 5:1O p. n.
 For Bridgeport SIP, 105O, a. m.: 1:3O, PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday 7:O5 a. m; 5:10 D. m.
 For New Haven (via Derby Junc- tion)-6:35, SIP. 1O:50 a. m.; 1:3O, PAS, eos, T:2O (mixed) D. m.; Sunday, 7:o5 I For Ansonia-6:35, SIP, 1o:5O a. m.: I :3O. PAS, 4:45, eos, 7:2O (mixed) D. m: Sunday, 7:O5 a. m., 5:1O D. m.
 For Watertown-6:45. S:41, 11:17 q m: l:31, 4:01; 500. SIP, 7:O3, 9:O5, 11:20 D. m.; Sunday. 9;43 a. m., 500 D. m.
 For Thomaston, Torrington and Winsted- -S:36, 11:12 a. m.; 3:56. e:5S. goo p. m.; Sunday, 9:3s a. m.; 7:55 D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at $50 a. m., and 6:15 p. n.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- ton from Middletown and way stations at 7:50 a. m., and 400 D. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
The Open
 Book

Of life is before every young man and woman. The chances of writing suc- cess therein are greatly increased by the systematic, practical instruction imparted at our school.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07
The Difference

The successful business man need not worry about business, but the young business man is sure to worry about success.
 We teach methods which help to gain success. Our business ideas are practical and reliable. We'll help you with them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-07

Popular Long Islan4 Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and ak
 Stations on Naugatuck Division of N. r., N. H. and IT. R. R.