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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29
THE ROLLER BOAT

Canada's contribution to the worlds s collection of queer boats is metal cylinder over 100 feet in length and twenty-two feet in diameter. As it rests in the water it looks for all the world like the towering smokestack of manufacturing plant toppled over on it's side. The reconstruction which this oddity of the shipping world has undergone during the past year or two has not affected it's external appear ance, but within it's circular body q new heart has been installed. which diffusesi snew life blood in radically new way.
 Shorn of technicalities the substitu- ton simply amounts to this Under the old plan there were. so to speak. two locomotives on circular tracks. and they rolled the ship forward by climb ing up inside just as a squirrel spins the wheel of his cage by mad attempts to- ascend the bars of the circular prison. Now, the machinery is sus- pended in the center of the big tube. It will thus be seen that under the old plan gravity helped to do the work !: now power alone must accomplish the task.
 The large cylinder, made I'D of air tight compartments, which comprise the boat, Is open at either end, in order t5 give admission to the interior. Un- der the old plan the steel tracks were placed at either end of the vessel and extended entirely around the interior of the cylinder or shell. being securely bolted. of course. tofthe inner face of the big tube. Upon the tracks at either end was a platform mounted on wheels. somewhat on the order of a flat ear, which kept rolling gently backward when the boat was in mo- ton. and was. thus enabled to main- tain a perfectly level position Each pia tform carried a separate boiler and engine. When the engines started the platforms commenced to climb the in side of the cylinder, and constantly continued the attempt with the result that the effort of gravity to bring the weight to the lowest possible level had the effect of rolling the cylinder for ward. Waldon FaWeett in Frank Les lies Popular Monthly for September
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29

The British war office recently re cruited 16.OOO imperial yeomanry for service in.South Africa. and when they were delivered into the hands of Lord Kitchener he found that most of them could neither ride nor shoot. It does seem sometimes as if the British gov ernment thought the war in South Afri- ca was a pink tea. But the opinions ex- pressed by Lord Kitchener when he got this consignment of soldiers have not yet passed the censor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29
DONE CLEAN FORGOT.

One day last week, sgood-lOOking colored man, who had appeared rather prematurely ill loud spring suit. en- tered one of the down-town telephone stations and asked for Joliet. He was compelled to use wire that was in the open office and as he apparently la bored under the impression that the person whom he called up was rather deaf, every word he said was audible to all who were within ten feet of him. After the necessary connections had been made, the young man smiled gen. tally and said
 This Mrs Williams. the mother of Miss Lucy?'
 Apparently it was. for in a moment he added:
 ''iso' de good Lawd, yoh voice pears so natural-like. yoh done scade me- Then, after short pause, "Recyon you aifs kinder .sprized to hear rum me. Whats dat? No. sub, 1 hain't seen yoh all sense New Yeah's. 1 reckon yoh don't have no idee what foh I wants to talk with you, but Mrs Williams, want de proud honor of bein' youh son-in-law."
 
 on the young mans face and the re ceiver shook nervously in his hand
 "Oh, yoh go long. Mrs Williams, yoh jest tryin' foh to tantaIize me. Whats dat? An, goliy! Yes'm l got stiddy job an got CT house done picked out What, ma'am? What fer I didn't ask Lucy New Yeah's time? Why, why, 1 done clean fergot to-
 Evidently Mrs Williams looked ia vorably on his suit, notwithstanding his absent mindedness. for in few moments he rang off and with his face radiant with joy and his eyes spark ling with emotion, he stepped Up to the operators desk.
 Whats ma bill. MT Operator? l done won de prize! he announced Then he buttoned his plaid coat over his swelling chest and marched out with triumphant gait. Chicago In ter-0cea5
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29
NOT A ROBBER BY CHOICE.

How became train robber on a. midnight train between New York and Washington the other night is one of the most thrilling experiences I have made recently" said a valuable mem-a Der of Chief Wilie's staff of secret ser vice men to a Star reporter yesterday
 craWled into my berth in Jersey City about 12 o'clock on hot night, and after II had squirlned out of my clothes and was ready to cramp my self up for sleep l became aware that l needed drink of water very much. l. however, made no attempt to call the obHging porter and dozed off, still thinking of the drink of water which 1 did not have You can imagine the sensation which went through me when, as the train was whizzing along was brought back to wakefulness by the realization that some one lad spoken to me. ItisWas a woman's voice, and her words, although spoken Tn q low tone, seemed to have made deep impression on my brain. She had said
 Here. darling, drink this'
 At the same time something cool touched my hand. I could not have been fully awake. for the only thing that impressed me was that there was my drink. l did not seem to realize where 1 was or to comprehend who was offering me the water. I simply arised upon my elbow and grasped the proffered draught. As did so "a deli cate little hand released hold of a sil- yer mug with a suddenness that split the water, and the voice that had com manded me to drink uttered a startled exclamation. 1 heard a rustic of the curtains of some nearby berth and then all was quiet.
 What was there for me to do? Nothing. Iimmediately saw that a mistake had been made and I again resumed my slumber, with the mug as bed fellow. 1t was a silver mug, with gold lining, and had an artistic monogram engraved on it's outer sur race. The next morning I looked around me after the car had been made once more into day apartment. In the section adjoining mine there sat a very comedy lady of youthful appear ance, with small curly headed boy. fsfelt sure. she was the owner of the mug, but how to get it to her I did not know. While I was deliberating the train stopped and the lady arose to leave the car. I hastened to my feet, fished out the mug and started after them. After tipping my hat and begging her pardon. I said in my most unconcerned manner: I believe you arc leaving your drinking cup
 ''The lady looked very stern and nearly took me off my feet by replying most positively:
 You must be mistaken. That cup does not belong to me-
 After she left the car I hastened to make canvass for it's owner, but no one claimed it, and as I proceeded he smile that began with my nearest neighbor gradually broadened to tile whole car. l had robbed the train and couldn't help myself" Washington Star
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29
MERIDEN RRANCH
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT CD.

Popular Long Islan.4 Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all
 Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. Y., N. II. and II. R. R.
 Steamer Rosedale Leaves Bridge port daily Sunday excepted) at 7:45 a. m. on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury 6:45 a. m. from all stations on Naugatuck division, arriving New York II q. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leavcs Bridge port daily Saturday excepted) F 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 q. m.
 RETURNING FROM NEW YORK.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East river daily (Sun- day excepted at Il a. m., arriving Bridgeport ?. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east and sta- tidns on Naugatuck division.
 Steamer RosedaIe-Leayes from Pier 31 (new) East River daily (Sun- day excepted) at p. m., and from foot East 31st street, 3: 15 D. m., con- meeting with TAO p. m. train for all stations on Naugatuck division. Sat urdays this steamer leaves New York one hour earlier from both landings.
 Special excursion rates. every Tues day and Friday vE0 steamer Rosedale, round trip soc, other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday, June g, steamer Roseda1e leaves Bridgeport at 9 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 5 D. m., arriving at Bridgeport 9 D. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to all stations on N. Y,, N. Fl. and H. R. R. Baggage transferred to and from railroad depot free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:3S a. m.; J2:3S; 4:05; S:0T D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta ton from Boston, Hartford and way stations at 8:05; 11:40 a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. FishikiH Landing, Dan- bury and way stations at SIS a. m., and 1:50 and 5:1S p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- tion from New York, Fishkill Landing, Danbury and way stations at S:36 q. m., 12:34 and 8O4 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at $50; 1O:O5, a. m.; 200; 5:05; TOO D. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50; 11:30 a. m.; 4:50; 6:50: $50 ?. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29

A Hebrew political club in Water bury announces it's intention to take an active and aggressive part in the muni- cipal campaign this fall.-Hartford Post.
 No news in that Sfr Editor. We have two such clubs here and they are very active each year just before election, and the candidate that gets their sup port never gets left. at least that has been the experience thus far.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29
HEARD IN PASSING

We hear great things of the sham rock. Some of her doing are clothed in technical language. that the land lubbers do not understand but the verdict is that she is very fast She is going to bother us. We will have to put the best boat We have forward to keep the cup. It will be e1ent race, and thousands will go to see it. Even
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29

The laws of health require that the bowels move once each day. and one of the penalties for violating this law is plies. Keep you bowels regular by taking dose of Chamberlain Stom- acli and Liver Tablets when necessary punishment inflicted upon you Price 9 cents. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29
A YOUNG LADY's LIFE SAVED.
At Panama, Colombia. by Chamber
 rhoea Remedy.

rhoea Remedy.
 pr Charles H. Utter, q prominent physician, of Panama. Colombia, in q recent letter states: Last March had as a patient young lady sixteen years of age, who had a very bad at tack of dysentery- Everything pre- scribed for her proved intellectual and she was growing worse every hour. Her parents were sure she would die. She had become so weak that she could not turn over in bed. What to do at this critical moment was study for me, but I thinght of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and as a last resort prescribed it. Within eight hours she was feeling much better; inside of three days she was upon her feet and at the end of one week was entirely well.'' For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29
THURSDAY, AUGUST %, 1901.

optimists are already announcing that the backbone of the steel strikesis broken, but some strikes have been known to have backbone the length of a sea-serpent's:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29
FOR SALE.

No 20 Washington street, tIe rent of which is SG45.JO per year; 5000 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 Wateryille 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. H. TIERNEY. Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1eT BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29

What most people want is something mild and gentle, when in need of a physic Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets fill the bill to q dot. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29
NAIrG ATUCK D1y1sToN.

Tor New York-6:35. S:1z, 1o:5O a. n.: 1:3O, PAS, COS p. m.; Sunday, 7:05 a. m.; 5:10 p. m.
 For Bridgeport -6:35, 8:12, 10:50, 2. m.: 1:3O, PAS, COS p. m.; Sunday 7:O5 a. nj; 5:10 D. m.
 For New Haven (via Derby June tion)-6:3 SIP. 1O:50 a. m.; 1 :30, 2:4S, COS, 720 (mixed) p. m.; Sunday, 7:o5 For Ansonia- 6:s5, SIP. 1o:5o a. m.: 80. PAS, 4:45. eos, 7:2O (mixed) D. m.; Sunday, 7:O5 a. m., 5:1O D. III.
 For Watertown-6:45 S:41, 11:17 a m: 1:31, 4:O1: 500. 6:12. 7:O3, 9:05, n 20 D. m.; Sunday, 9;43 a. m., 800 D. m.
 For Thomaston. Burlington and Winsted- 11:12 n. lm.; 3:56. s8:58. goo p. m.; Sunday, 9:3S a. m.; 7:55 D. m.
 AERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at $50 a. m., and 6:15 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- ton from AIiddletown and way stations at 7:5O a. m., and 400 ?. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-29

Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has world wide reputation for it's cures. It never fails and is. pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all druggists.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
Proposed Tunnel Under North and
Z East Rivers and New York
City win Unite Two Great Rail-
way Lines
TT MEANS BIG UNION
STATION IN THE CITY
Passengers viii be Able to Reach
All Long Island Points Without
Change of Cars-Freight Ques-
ton Not Under Consideration
Now

New York, Dec. William H. Baldwin,
Jr., president of the Long Island Rail
road, today explained the plan announced
yesterday by President A. j. Cassatt of
the Pennsylvania Railroad for a physical
union of the two lines in this city by
means of tunnels under the North and
East rivers and this borough. He said;
1.-THE building of these tunnels and of a
great union station at Seventh Avenue
and Thirty-third Street in this borough,
means that passenger can arrive in the
heart of the city without change of cars
from any part of the United States. 1t
consolidates as one line the PennsylVanla
Railroad and the Long Island Railroad,
end passengers from all parts of the
United States can go to the summer re-
sorts of Long Island without change of
cars"
"Wiu it be possible to transport freight
to Montauk Point and from there to ship
it across the ocean, as the late Austin
Corbin wished to do?"
eve are not interested in anything but
the passenger problem, Mr.. Baldwin re-
piled. 1--WE seek to provide adequate ia
cilities fer the transportation of the trav-
cling public, and such facilities as the
greatest city in this country ought to
have"
"Will there be no change of cars neces-
Sdry III transferring passengers from lhe
regular steam roads to the electric tunnel
roads?
mot at all. Electric locomotives will be
hitched right on to the trains of pas
senger and express cars and will draw
them swiftly through the underground
passages without disturbing the passen-
gers"
How much do you estimate the cost of
these improvements to be-"
I'm the neighborhood of $5OOOo,OOO all
told"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
OF LAUREL STREET
CHURCH HAVE A SALE

The monthly meeting Of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Laurel Street NJ. r..
Church was held yesterday afternoon
in the church vestry. All arrange
ments were made for the turkey sup
per to be served at the meeting Of the
Methodist social union which is to be
in the church Monday night. Supper
will be served at o'clock.
After the meetingg a bean supper
was served by Mrs. Sarah f. l.. Har-
low, Mrs. e. Stevenson, Mrs. George
Harlow, Mrs. John Dunlop, Mrs. Sarah
McLauthin and Miss Luella Stevens.
The committee in charge of the supper
was Mrs. John Dunlop and Mrs. Sarah
McLauthin The entertainment which
followed consisted Of solos by Mrs. Lee
ma Hathaway; an original song Where
the Daisies Bloom" by the author, r..
A. A. Chase; piano solo, Miss Lavignei
and a lecture on the Pan-Amerlcan eX-
position by f. w. Lath.
There were two booths at the sale.
A domestic booth, on which articles Of
needlework that had been made by
members Of the society were displayed,
was in charge of Mrs. H. w. Wilson,
assisted by Mrs. william Walkden; and
a candy booth where young women
sold candy that they had mode during
the afternoon. This booth was In
charge Of Miss Luella Stevens and Miss
Elizabeth Boutwell,.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
BRIGANDS PREPARED TO
HOLD OUT ALL WINTER

Constantinople, Dec. 12.-The latest in
formation regarding Miss Stone and
Madame Tsilka. her companion, indi-
Gates that their condition has been so far
ameliorated that they are able to obtain
rude comforts. 1t is even said that the
brigands have a doctor ready at hand In
case his services should be needed.
1t appears that the brigands are now
complaining that Miss Stone Is attempt
ing to convert them to Christianity. While
recognizing the illegality of the abduction
of Miss Stone and Nine. Tsilka, the bri-
Eands contend that their action was in
the interest of a sacred cause, and there
fore justifiable
The brigands apparently are prepared to
hold out all winter. They refuse to abate
their demands one dollar and have
vouchsafed a reply to Mr.. Dickinson's
ultimatum to the effect that they must
accept his last offer or nothing 1t is be-
Iieved in well informed circles, however,
that were the gold actually proffered at
some spot on the border, within easy
reach Of the hiding place, by an accred-
tied emissary, the brigands would reduce
the amount of the ransom.
1t is understood here that recommenda-
lions have been forwarded to Washing
ton proposing that an ultimatum be sent
to Bulgaria.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
TEAM TO ELECT TODAY

Worcester High School football team.
will elect captain and manager for 1902
at a meeting to be held in English
High School this afternoon. The slate
that had been made up for the cleo
ton has been Jared by the announce
ment that Capt. Edwin Lauder will be
a candidate for reelection. Last night
Capt. Lauder reached this decision.
having decided 10 continue his studies
at Worcester High. He is anxious to
regain former prestige, and believes
that under his leadership next seasons
team win be a winner.
Harry Cahill, halfback. and other
members Of the team believe that one
season as captain is sufficient. Cahill
is a candidate, and it is probable that
he will be elected, although some spir-
tied electioneering will be INDUCED in
today George Orr, centre. and Jeffer-
ION D. Pierce. Jr., are candidates for
the managership John Macklin is not
a candidate for the football captaincy
as newspapers have alleged. Nacklin
is candidate for the captaincy Of the
crew. and he considers that honor
enough.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
LIZ CL0U OBSERVES ITS
FIRST ANNIVERSARY

lie Clou, the French social organiza-
ton founded a year ago, held dance
last night in Terpsichorean Hall to
celebrate its first anniversary. There
was a good number present and the
occasion was much enjoyed. The dance
order contained IA numbers. In the in
Permission an excellent musical pro-
gram was given consisting OF songs
by Miss Eva Boudreau, Miss Delina
Rondeau and William Matthew of
South birmingham: piano solos by
Miss Florence Lavallee and Miss Aline
Barnaud; mandolin and guitar duet,
Misses Orpha and Aurore Demers
cornet solo, Mrs. M l.. Labonte; declar
nation, p. II. Author of Webster. NJ.
Thomas, r. Fourier and Miss Eva
Labonte were the accompanies.
Music for dancing was furnished by
Marcy's Orchestra. Rosario A. La
roche was moor director and the aids
were Frank J. Baker, A. J. Archam-
bault, Achille Leboeuf ]. A. Metras,
Anne H. Bourquet, J. L. Leber Henri
s. Jacques, Edouard Lavallee Refresh
ments were served and dancing con-
tinued till 1 o'clock this morning.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
Senator Lodge Tried to Secure a
Vote Yesterday butt It Was Found
That There Were Several Sena-
tors Who Wished To Be Heard---
Senator Foraker One of Those
Who Spoke in Favor of Ratifica-
tion---4e Said All Our Rights are
Amply Protected

from the Republican side of the cham
Der into the controversy.
Senators Perkins and Nelson were
among those who contributed to this
feature of the controversy.
Senator Nelson insisted the United
States would have a perfect right to
give any coastwise trade Of this coun-
try any benefit it might see proper in
the use of the canal 1t was perfectly
well understood, he said, that the ships
Of a foreign nation could not do a
coastwise business, and Great Britain
had made the treaty with the full
knowledge of this fact.
Senator Perkins made the assertion
that by the acquisition or control of a
strip of territory through which the
canal would pass, the United States
would acquire rights which would
subject that territory to our coastwise
laws. and said foreign bottoms could
not trade between ports of the United
States and any portion of the territory
through which the canal was built.
This view was combatted to certain
extent by Senators Tillman and Bacon,
the former intimating that If that were
true relative to the United States Great
Britain, because of the Canadian pos
sessions and Mexico, both extending
from ocean to ocean, also could con-
tend for similar privileges. This, he
thought, also would be true of any
South American country whose terrific
~ extends from ocean to ocean.
Senator SDooner was decidedly OF
contrary opinion and insisted that
these countries did not acquire any
rights Of a coastwse trade character
along the route of the proposed canal,
which, with other territory was under
the control of or might be controlled
by the United States. The mere fact
that Canadian or Mexican territory ex-
tends from ocean to ocean would not
give them the right to make demands
for the generosity or business foresight
of the United States
Senator SpOoner also contended that
the United States would have a right
to control the canal after it's own man
ner during a war TO which this country
might be a party.
Senator Mason interjected that
treaty agreements never bind a nation
to the extent that it forfeits its mill
tary rights or duties The nation could
not be accused Of dishonor or immor-
rality if it's terms were broken in de-
Tense Of its own existence.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
LAST LINEUP OF H. C. C.
1901 FOOTBALL TEAM

The members of the victorious Holy
Cross football team were guests at
banquet in the college dining rooms
last night for the good work done
on the gridiron Covers were laid for
80 and Cant. Lawler presided.
After a delightful repast had been
enjoyed, speeches were in order. Capt.
Iawlor thanked his men for their CO.
operation and interest in the work the
past season and said that the good
results came from this source alone,
that harmony among the members is
bound to bring success. Hall Nc
Cabe. who has played centre for the
past three years, reviewed the seasons
record Manager Mercer also spoke of
the past seasons work.
A letter Of regret was read from
Maurice Conner coach of the team.
who was unable to attend the banquet
on account of business engagements.
The festivities closed with the college
cheer for the team. for ex-Capt. Law
Tor and for CaDt.-elect Baldwin.