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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
American Firms In Lon don [.

The great increase in the number of American houses in London either kolding their own offices or being rep resented is becoming noticeable. One can hardly pass through any of our leading buildings in the city without meeting with the names of American competitors. The iron and steel trades lead the way; machinery makers by the score are. to be found; hardware and fancy goods men are much in evi- dence; boot and shoe shops abound, while patent medicine manufacturers are extremely numerous. In fact, it would be difficult to pick out any lead- ing American industry which is not we'll represented in London. Only a few weeks ago it was announced that one of the largest dry goods men of New York has taken an enormous warehouse in Wood street with the in- tention of cutting out the rag trade, but he has not arrived yet London Financial Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Virgin Forests in SfbRria,

For many years past. says writer in Pearson's Magazine, the require ments in timber of the eastern hem isphere have been practically all SUD- piled by Sweden and Norway, but the day is already almost in sight when even this source may be una 5le to meet the demands made upon it. The available wood in America will soon be entirely absorbed by Amer jean people. In this direction, then. Russia sees her chance coming, and has long been putting her house in order. so as to be ready. Though in many parts of her European terri tofies the forests have been cut down as recklessly as elsewhere, they still cover nearly two-tifths of the whole country In Siberia so vast are they that their extent can hard ly be estimated, and several decades must elapse probably before they can cren be explored.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Rubber Gro0vtng a5 an Mdust,y m Guafemala How the Trees Are Cultivated and the Manner
 of Treating the Product

Only of recent years has rubber cultivation been seriously thought oI Before this time milk was taken from trees growing wild, and one spoke ad .'hunting'' rubber. A
 The rubber tree must not be eU posed to the extreme rays of the sun, and should therefore be shaded by other trees; but not so much aa to prevent the free passage of afr for ventilation is essential to th4 growing plant.
 Some planters insist that rubbed and coffee will grow on the ssmd land, and therefore plant the rubber tree to serve as a shade for coffee and cocoa. While the coffee and CO., coa would undoubtedly be benefited by the shade of the rubber tree, the product of the latter would be o1 little value, as the sun would s3Q the vitality of the tree. Rubber tree1 at high elevations, though beautiful in growth, give but little milk. Not all trees produce milk even at fas vorable altitude. The tree called tho female yields the product; the mala tree gives nothing. It is necessary, however, to plant the male species1 for experience has demonstrated that a plantation of female trees alone would be fruitless and unproductWe. Successful rubber planters say that among every 35 female trees there should be one or two male trees. The
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
CHAMPIONS IN THEIR LINE.

To telegraph 345 words in five min- utes is quick work. This is the world beating record held by G. w. Conk- ling.
 The champion horseshoer is Peter Haley. At Shenandoah, Pa., he turned 100 horseshoes in 1 hour, 47 minutes, 471s seconds.
 Oyster opening has it's champion in William Lowney, of Philadelphia, with the record of 100 oysters in min utes and 314 seconds
 Practical bricklayers will appreciate the cleverness of Frank Stoewahs, who in Chicago laid 162 bricks in 2 minutes, 30 seconds, using a trowel and putting in cross-joints.
 The record for diving from high e1- evations was not held by Steve Bro die. The palm is given to George w. Clarke, who jumped from the Halsted street bridge in Chicago, a distance of 165 feet. .s
 Such prosaic occupation as wood chopping holds a record breaker. He is J. M. Mackinolty, of Ta sma nia, Australia, and he cut through stand ing block of wood feet 8 inches s thick in 1 minute and fl seconds.
 Clerks in the mailing department of post offices become extremely adept in handling the stamping hammer. The record is held by Daniel J. Cleary, of Medina, N. Y., who stamped 500 letters in minutes and 57 sec onds, handling his own mail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

"UATEMALA is attracting from D this country quite a number of
 immigrants with small capita al because of the growth of the rubber growing industry in that Central American republic. There is seeming ly fascination that attracts some people to tropical countries to en- gage in business of which they know but little, but which on paper promises much. So it is with rubber in Guatemala. That the rubber tree may be successfully cultivated there is beyond dispute. In fact, the tree grows wild in the -Guatemalan for ests. But, while of the few who have succeeded we hear. much, of those who have failed and they outnum- Der those who have succeeded we hear but little or nothing.
 The cultivation of the rubber tree to financial success is an industry that requires training just as much as the successful cultivation of wheat or corn requires training. Every city tradesman cannot be a successful farmer, nor can every farmer culti- vate rubber successfully in Guate- mala, though it must be said that few American farmers attempt it, the majority of the American immigrants to Guatemala being people from the cities and towns.
 To one contemplat ting the cultiva- ton of rubber the primary considera-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

tion is to locate suita ble land. Some lands in Guatemala, while having all the elements required for fruitful production, lack the fertility neces- sary for quick growth. The time re- quired for development depends en- tirely upon the soil and the advan- tages of location. Some lands will develop the growth of the tree so rapidly that in seven years 1t will produce milk, while others need from nine to ten, years. Land located near the sea and at it's level, having the full benefit of the sea breezes, will produce in much shorter time than land of a higher elevation and far ther inland In the cultivation of rubber one must also cultivate Fa- tience, for at least seven years are required before any return is made on the investment; however, cocoa, sugar cane, tobacco and other mar ketable products can be raised at the same time, which will pay expenses for rubber cultivation.
 The rubber tree is what is common 1y called croton germ, and when any part of it is planted in soil favorable to rubber it grows more rapidly than when seed is planted. In this case it must be transplanted to the place set apart for it's final development.
 In Guatemala and all Central Amer ica the Castilloa elastica is culti- vated. and it's product is of fine quail ity. The Castilloa elastica is tall and well-shaped tree, having smooth bark of lwhitish green color; it attains a height of A. to 60 feet. The branches-few in number-grow very long and almost horizontal, and out of them spring two rows of long oval leaves.
 The product or milk of this tree exists in the fibers located between the bark and the tree. These fibers are the vital part of the tree, which fact necessitates the greatest care in making incisions to extract the milk. Should one accidentally cut into these fibers the life of the tree would be endangered. It is estimated by good authority that the milk of the rub Der tree contains about 60 per cent. of water and other substances and about 40 per cent. of rubber; and. al- lowing for further losses in it's treat ment, one can count on 33 1-3 per cent. of the whole being rubber of good quality.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
ELECTRIC SPARKS.

Clocks were first set by electricity in Brussels ip the year 1857.
 Six hundred and fifteen million tel ephonic messages were interchanged in England last year, beating the number of telegrams nine times.
 No new single-wire telephone cir cults will be allowed in Switzerland, and the companies must also convert their lines to metallic circuits and contribute toward the cost of moving the wires crossed by electric power circuits.
 At the close of the year 1899 there were in Germany 12,71O telephone of- fees, an increase of 1,214 during the year. The number of subscribers was 159.561 and 574, 100000 conversations took place. The service employs 6,724 persons.
 A New York company will build an electric railway system in Auckland. Rails, cars and other material will be taken from America, as well as a force of men to equip and put it into operation. The cost of the line will be about $1 100000.
 A large turbine installation is now being constructed on the Glommen river. in Norway. The falls are esti- mated to be of 16.OOO and 10000 ef- fectfve horse power, respectively. They are located about 9 miles from the capital, and the object of the un- dertaking is to supply Christiania and adjacent parts with electricity for lighting and power.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Last Rattle in Great Britatn.

This was the battle of Culloden Moor, April i6, TAG co. S.). It was fought on a plain about five miles from Inverness, Scotland. It was the last attempt on the part of the StuarLs to get possession of the throne of Great Britain. This attempt was made by Charles Edward Stuart ("Bon- nie Prince Charlie'), a grandson of James 1T. He defeated the English in the battle of Falkirk, but in second battle, at Culloden, was finally defeat ed by the duke of Cumberland. He wandered as 8 fugitive in the high lands for five months, finally succeed ed in getting out of the country and died in Rome January 30, 17ss.-Chi
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

male tree, when the incision is made gives out puff of wind, but producea no liquid.
 The soil where the rubber is plant. ed should be loose and deep, with no clay or stones. The land should be clean for at least three feet around the tree. The ground must be we'll worked before the rubber seed is planted; the soil must be damp, and the seed must be placed about two feet apart. The seed should be picked in March, as it falls from tho tree with the gum on it. If washed, it may destroy the seed. In about a year the little plants will be 11H feet high. It must be stripped with the greatest care and the roots GOV. cred with dirt; it should then be transplanted. For the first year the plant should be kept free from weeds or it will become choked. The trans planting method has always proven more etficacious than planting the, seed: this also enables one to select the healthier plants and guarantee production. The rubber trees should be about six yards apart, and if the. shade trees will permit should be placed in rows. Needing about the tree must be done at least four times year during it's early growth; this care lessens as the tree natures. Needing is done with machete. Tho weeds and some branches of neigh- boring trees are cut into small par~ ticles and strewn around the tree f6 act as fertilizer.
 It is estimated that 100000 trees can be planted in one caballeriA (about 115 acres), which land can be purchased for about S1OO an acre.. The labor is cheap, the native work man getting about six reales, or 13 cents in United States currency, . day. Small, inexpensive huts must be erected on the plantation for the workmen. Plantains are the food used, and these can be grown in suf- ficient quantities without any expense whatever. After the trees are planted very little cost is incurred, unless tho planter is raising other marketAbad products.
 The rubber lands in Guatema1a afNs equal to any in the world, and witI proper care and intelligent cultita<s tion the product will command priea equal to any. - ! ,. aNS.p-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

T. J. Leahy of Ansonia spent Sunday with friends in town.
 Ernest Andrews of Torrington spent Sunday with friends in town.
 William Daly of the United States ship Brooklyn arrived home last night for short visit with relatives.
 Miss Julia Clerkin of New Haven spent Sunday at the home of her s.s- ter. Mrs William Kennedy of Oak street. -"
 Charles Lodge spent Sunday with relatives in Derby.
 Charles Murphy. who for the past few weeks has been employed in Der by by the Metropolitan Insurance Co, spent Sunday at his home on Hillside avenue.
 Patrick Murray of South Norwalk spent Sunday with friends in town.
 Nicholas Englehardt, Seth Baldwin and Seth Bingham of Yale college spent Sunday at their respective homes in town.
 There were three cases in the bor- ough court this morning. The first case waS.that of Annie Schwanteritis, charged with stealing clothes from the clothes line of Annie Bioski of Spring street, Union City. The Schwanteritis woman was arrested early Saturday ndrning by Officer McKiernan on 1pfing street. The judge fined her $5 nd eoats. which asinoilnted in all to 419 The fine was paid. The next 61e WAS that of Den:7fs Meskel of k1aSen, who has been working {Ar q H. driving team ? a 8u5j fo4x H&QApd Saturday Sl s5ftx 4fre1tl III 0didkr Ma
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
oAKv1LLE HAPPENINGS

The fair to be given by the ladies of the Catholic church will open the 19th of April and close the 23rd. Nc pains will be spared to make it one of tic most interesting fairs ever given ID this village. There will be stage ac' fractions each night and dancing, Tick cts for admission, 10 cents.
 Luther Plumb has accepted posi- ton in the pin factory.
 Jesse Hockey has taken position in the pin factory. | Charles Babin spent Sunday in Der by.
 'A1r Peck has recovered from pneu monia, but remains very feeble.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
MAINLY STAGGERED AND SANK UPON THE EDGE OF A CHAIR.

"Course he he'd de kerridge out!" Holbin walked the foor, more and more disturbed. He adopted a moro gentle method.
 Nanny, how long have you been with this family?'
 "Ole marster-way back yonder-gr me to ole miss when she was born; an ole miss gi' me ter Miss Frances, sah. Been hyah always!'' ."Nothing on earth could tempt you to say or do anything that would en- danger your young mistress, of course"
 "No, sah. Ole miss say, day she die: Nanny, take. cyar my chile;' an l | hole Ter han an promise"
 "Do you know that l am to marry your Miss Frances?'
 ''Fo' God! Who tol' you dat?"
 'It was in her fathers will. But you are not to speak of that-not a word; even to her. The time will come, nanny, when shall rely upon you to help me take care. of her and make her happy: Will you help me ?'' "Yes, sah. You can depen' on man. my night or day. But, marsser, when you sp14, marry Miss Franees2 She ain, 1othin' bpt CT chile now" q know lint, and that is why ! m coushltiiS with you. 1 am going t toll fou leorets i'll you keep tt' ' 1f IT. 1tan. 4axs' z. '1.S'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
rhe-oaeen {. PreBenaary.

E Queen Victoria was the senior dig nitary of the church, for she had been more than 63 years . prebend- ary of St. David Is. cathedral This pc sition is not really so anomalous as it appears, for the sovereign is conse- crated as the "Lord's Anointeu,7 and virtually becomes an ,ecclesiastic. At the time her majesty inheriteds her church prefermenE the revenues of the cathedrals haa not been annexed by the ecclesiastical cemmissioners, md the ssatal1, WIS not swithout
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
 ~Yes, sah! ! ain goin' tell nobody,

~Yes, sah! l ain eoin' tell nobody, xal,."
 Do you know what happened in her room night before last, nanny, while you were away?"
 What happen dere, sah?''
 "A man was shot in there and des- perately wounded"
 "Hush!' The woman's dismay was genuine; so was her curiosity. She leaned forward eagerly. 'Who dat done shot 'im?'' EN.
 II don't know"
 "Who de man got shot?''
 T don't know1hat. Was there noth- ing wrong about the room when you came back?'' He saw the quick intelli- gence in her face; and then the Af- rican cunning and secretiveness re- turned.
 She shook her head.
 "No, sah. Warn't nothin' wrong when I come.",- Then he played his last card.
 "Iou know more than you will tell me; but cannot waste any more time with you, nanny. If your mistress is arrested before morning you go back to the country for life.''
 'Take up my Miss Frances!" Nanny staggered and sank upon the edge of a chair.
 "Yes. The man who was shot in that room is dead."
 "Dead!''
 -''Yes. And can do nothing. Every body hides the facts from me-"
 Young marster, you don't mean dey gointer tek up ole miss's chile?''
 T can't say positively. Ii. l thought so, would have her out of this city in six hours, and you with her.''
 Nanny came close to his arm, utter ing warning, wordless sound, and looking fearfully about her.
 De kerridge come for me in CT rush des fo' day an we took up de doctor at es office on de way hyah. When we go in dere, Miss Frances settin' in de big chair shiverin' He done tell me her mind ben 'sturbed by Ger pas dyin', an lot ter notice nothin' she say. Fus' ting we know 1 done foun' blood on Ger hans an wrapper an hit sholy sheer'd me. But he won't talk an she won't talk-'ceptin' ter tell him some body gointer shoot i'm fum de winder. He git out pretty quick bout dat time an bimeby she go ter sleep. But she ain been 'erse'f since; an she des won't talk bout dat night! She"
 ''Is that ail?' "Fo' God!"
 ''Do you have sny idea who the man that was shot is?'
 ''No, sah. Ain hysh 'em mention es name nair time.'' "What young men does she know Who visits her?' Nobody. She aim been out dat yard gate sence she came home 'cep'n to run round ter see de doctor or go to church or shop CT ittle."
 ''Does the gate stay locked?" Mos all de time locked. An we alls keep de keys-Miss Frances an me-"
 'Marnmy, you have been blind if you are telling the truth, and 1 think you are telling what you know. Now lis ten: if you wish to remain with me after am m married 10 just s tell you. Go and find your daughters husband what is his name?' "Joe, sah.' Make Joe tell you all about this affair. Get back at once and come to my room. Don't speak of this matter | to anyone-don't say the man is dead i And quietly prepare to leave the city | with your Miss Frances. If it becomes necessary to leave, we shall have no | time to lose. Ge; rely upon you" "Joe done gone, sah!" she said :; "doctor done sont him up de kentry.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Violent Fate. of Royal Rulers.

UT s,0oO SUV6TeIB uS WHO HdNc TtIE51leu in the world up to now, 300 have been overthrown, 134 have been assassin ated, 723. have been: taken captive, in war, 1OS have: been executed, 100 have been slain in battle, 64 have been forced to abdicate, 2e have committed suicide, 2s have been tortured to death and 23 have become mad or imbeciIe
 Of 113 kings of Spain 5 have bsen as- sasstnate
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Artificial Lofn Chops.

That our food will some day be built up chemically from nitrogen, carbon and other necessary clements is a fascinating theory upon which most scientific men look skeptically. M. Berthelot, however, is cited as an emi- nent believer, and he fs stated to fore nee both artifioial meat and artificial breAd.--Invention.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
KING ALBERT EDWARD.

The king spent r weeks in India in 1876.
 Gifts from native Indian rulers to the king are limited to G2,OOO.
 Lady Lyttelton, Mrs. Gladstone's sister, was the kings gOverneSS until he was seven years old.
 A chestnut tree planted by King Edward grows beside the tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon.
 The kings first separate residence was White Lodge, Richmond, where he was given suite of rooms in 1858.
 The kings first official appearance in the city of London was in October, 1S49. He and his father went in d state barge, rowed by 26 watermen.
 The king went to Canada at the age of IS, and personally laid the founda- ton stone of the parliament build ings at Ottawa and opened the huge bridge over the St. Lawrence at Mon- Eeal. -.-- A Boys Essay on Water. "Water is round everywhere, espe- cially when it rains, as it did the other day, when our cellar was half full. Jane had to wear her fathers rubber boots to get. onions for dinner. Onions make your eye water, and so does horse radish when you eat too much. There are good many kinds of water in the world-rain water, soda water, holy water and brine. Water is used for a good many things. Sailors use it to go to sea on. Water is a good thing to fire at boys with a squirt gun and to catch fishes in My father caught a big one the other day, and when he pulled it out it was an eel. Nobody could be saved from drowning if there wasn't any water to pull them out of. Water is first-rate to put fires out wit h. I love to go to the fire and see the men work at the engines. This is all can think of about water-eNcept the food"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

Gro Be Continued.)
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-05-04
Northern ruut
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Hon. Edward u. EllicoIt il the he.
city electrician Chicago ever had.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-05-04
RECENT JUDICIAL DECISIONS.

Judgment recovered In another State
pending an action Is held. in swedish
American National Bank vs.. Dlckin.
son Company lN. d. 10 l.. II. \. 80,
not 10 present fact which can be set
up by supplemental complaint. he
cause the rendition thereof constitutes
bar TO the further prosecution of the
action.
Admission OF contrbutory negligence
made by an injured person who subse'
qucntly dies from his injuries Is held,
in Georgia Il n u, co. vs.. Fitzgerald
'(Ga) 10 l.. H. \. 10, TO he admissible
in evidence for the defendant on the
trial of an action brought by the widow
Of the decedent for damages on nc.
count OF his death.
Agreement by the agent of a tcle,
phone company TO denver a message
NJ destination in consideration of an
extra charge is held, in Brown W
Cumberland Telephone AMI Telegraph
Company trcmJ - J.. II. \. ~, 10 be
binding on the company, notwlthstand'
lllt u-fIll = ~ llt tbl
tracy, where these were habitua!ly
dlSrdgardcd.
Numerous persons who establish q
ferry, buy fcryhoats ana hire person
To run the ferry within limits for which
an exclusive franchise has been grant
ed 10 another party are held, in War
rem vs.. Tanner CKy) 10 l.. Il. \. 2IS
10 be guilty OF violating that exclusive
privilege, although their ferry Is es
tablished exclusively for themselves
and their families.
Presumption against suicide Is Held
in Standard Life and Accident Insur,
ance Company VS.. Thornton &C.. C.
app, 9Th Co 10 l.. II. a. llG, 10 be de.
clsiye of the case until overcome by
testimony, where passenger on a
sleeplng-car disappeared from it in the
night, ana the next morning was found
dead upon the track between the rails,