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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24
Heron Nest. in ssaiae woods.

There are three known heron col onies in New England. One of them is on the plantation just to the north of Sebec lake. On a point of land reaching out into the pond is a growth of tall silver birches, and there are at least 100 nests in the tops of these trees. The trees are tall, without limbs for 40 feet CT more from tho ground. It is a well-known fact that herona never build nest in a tree with limbs much less than 10 feet from the sh. The nests are constructed from small sticks, some up to an inch iu diameter. The nest is at least two feet across, and the eggs are a trIfe EVneliar than a hens egg, and of pate blue color. The old birds go long distances on their foraging trips, ia some cases 70 and 50 miles. The birds of this species about Moosehead lake and around the ponds miles to the south all make their way to this particular col ony at night. Standing on the point one can see the birds coming from all directions during the period in which fhes feed their young.-N. '. Trib.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24
POLICE COURT Do1NGs
Charles Romer Could Not Stand the
 Noise Made By His NeIghbors.

Deputy Judge Peasley held city court this morning and will continue to do so for the next two weeks, while Judge Burpee is away This morn ing's session was rather long. Han- nah Flynn was sentenced to thirty days in jail for intoxicatiOn, and sen tence was suspended on a complaint or being a street walker. Officer NOonan was the witness against her.
 A case against Patrick Sullivan TOT non-suppOrt was continued for thirty days, with the prospect of settling the matter meanwhile.
 William ScuIly and John Fahey were charged with trespassing on the prem ises of the Consolidated Railroad Co. Scully. who looked to be about "a years old, said he was working ms way home to Torrington from Cali fornia, where he has been the past two or three years. Fahey's excuse was the old one. in quest of work. Both were fined $1O- and costs.
 Charles ROmer was defended by Representative Guilfoile on a charge of assaulting his neighbor, Isaac Cohen. Romer lives on Griggs street and Cohen at 124 North Elm street. According to Cohen there was a gath ering at his friends, keshushkrs. s. on IElE&S SlEGCls luC nOusC HI Romer lives, on the second noor. IL was a gathering. said Cohen, that comes only once in lifetime. There was neither music nor liquors, nor any thing else to cheer the heart. it ap- pears. but ROmer said the noise was intolerable. One witness said Romer sat on his yeranda playing squeaky organ. but it was not this that made the noise. nor was R0mer one or the merry party on the first floor There had been trouble between Romer and Keshushki before over these gather inzs that take place but once in life time. On this occasion the gathering was the celebration of matrimonial engagement. When ROmer objected the guests fell upon him. fifteen Tn number. and notwithstanding this, the court believed he was the offending party and fined him S1 and costs.
 Last night Sheriff Rigney visited the house of Hubert BrOdeur, on the cor ner of Winchester avenue and North Main street. and seized quantity or intCxicantS. Three counts for selling Ifquor without license were preferred against BrOdeur. and the cases were continued to Friday morning.
 A complaint against John Dauch for breach of the peace was nolled.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24
FOR THE CONVENTION.
Hartford Temperance People Are
 Making Big Preparations.

Hartford, July 24.-Many distin- guished clerical champions of the great cause of temperance will attend the National Total Abstinence convention which is to be held at Foot Guard hall. this city, August to H. Among them will be the Rev Thomas +. Burke of New York, who will preach the pom tfficaI sermon. He is Paulist Father. and an orator and preacher of national repute. Others will be the Rt Rev Bish- op Prendegast. auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia. and the Rt Rev F. J. Muldoon. who will be cOnsecrated aux Hilary bishop of Chicago this week.
 These gentlemen will form part of the Philadelphia delegation, and when it is considered that that city alone will send forty delegates, the import ance of the convention can be under stood.
 The Rev Walter l. Shanley, rector of St Joseph's cathedral. and president of the Connecticut Total Abstinence union, Is general chairman of the gen eral committee having charge of the arrangements of the convention. He is an ardent champion of the great cause and has probably done more than any other man in Hartford to fight the drink evil Speaking of his success here in connection with the wiping out of the low saloons in the manufactur- ing and other districts, he modestly remarked that to the energetic and ex- celIent board of county commission CTS belonged the honors.
 Under Father Shanley's direction the
 s4& vaI- ranging for the convention, and it is safe to predict that the hundreds of delegates that will flock to Hartford next month from all over the United States, vii be rendered an ideal sam pie of the city's hospitality.
 From Cathedral society: Bernard Burns. J. Riley. Joseph Kennedy, Jo- seph Lacy. Joseph Derby, J. Sinnott.
 From Ladies' auxiliary: Mrs J. J. Gaffney, Mrs J. Quish, Rose Gaffey, Rose Cavanaugh. May White, Nora Dalton, Mollie Connors, Agnes Purcell, May Burns, Anna Nolan. Mohie O'Con- nor. Kittie Quinn, Kittie Carolin.
 Mems Total Abstinence society: J. J. Hickey, J. l.. Quinn, W. P. Reagan, J. s. Fowler, J. A. Fox. w. F. Kelley. J. A. Butler, J. l.. Purcell, J. E. Spellacy, J. J. Gaffey.
 Executive committee = J. J. Hickey, (chairman), Bernard Burns, J. Riley, J. l.. Quinn w. F. Reagan. Joseph Ken nedy, Mrs J. J. ,Gaffey. Nora Dalton, Kittie Quinn.
 Reception committee--W. F. Kelley J. J. Gaffey.
 Press committee-John J. Gaffey.
 Souvenir committee-Mrs J. Quish, May White.
 Printing committee-Joh L. Quinn,
 Hotel committee-W. P. Kelley. J. J. Gafrey.
 Entertainment committee -J J. E. SpeIlacy, (chairman), J. A. Fox, Joseph Lacy, Joseph Derby. Kittie Carolin, Rose Cavanaugh.
 Badge and credential committee-W. P. Kelley. Rose Gafrey. Joseph Ken nedy.
 Hall committee-J. A. Butler, J. S. Fowler, Joseph Derby, J. Sinnott.
 Photograph committee-J. |. Purcell, Joseph Lacy.
 Invitation committee-The Rev Wal. ter J. shanley. J. J. Hickey, Joseph Kennedy.
 The Ladies' auxiliary has been chosen to act as the refreshment com mittee. Mrs J. J. Gaffey is the chair man.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24
The Gold os the sDead Rivers.


 Among the remarkable geological features of California are the gravel ly channels of ancient streams, known to miners as dead rivers, which often contain gold in paying quantities. The rivers. ran generally from north to south, and some have left beds more than two miles in width. Some of them, after their wa ters had disappeared, served as chan nels for lava, which hardened over and concealed the gold-bearing gravel. Particular attention is tt present being paid to mining these deposits. In prospecting them. ''melon-seeds" of gold, varying il size from minute grains to particles a quarter of an inch in diameter, are found. The gold was brought down by the vanished rivers from the noun tain ledges.-Y Youth's Companion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24
GETS PICTURE BY THEFT.
Stolen from a Church of Rome After Woman's oner to Buy Was Refused.

Rome. July 24.-A sensation has been caused here by the alleged theft of d painting of the Raphael school from the church of santa Sabina. The picture represents the Madonna of the Rosary, It was painted by Sassofer-
 It is ruu0red that the theft was in- x-fzzied by an American woman, who had 7ainlE offered to buy the picture
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24

fit to the abutting property owners uD- Ill a sewer has been constructed ill Irving street.
 The board adjourned for one week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24
HARDINC'S
 72-74 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Ice Cream FreeZerS...

Ice cream is not only pleas ant to the taste, but it is also healthy and nutritious. To have good ice cream, how ever, it is important that both materials and freezer be good. We have the freezer-it has a record of three minutes and will stand comparison with any freezer made.
 ? Qt. Freezer, $1.7S
 3 Qt. Freezer, $2.25
 4 Qt. Freezer, $2.7S
 6 Qt. Freezer, $3.8o
 8 Qt. Freezer, SAYS
 10 Qt. Freezer. S5.75
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24

ITO RENT-One tenement of 8 rooms and one -A Of rooms l65 Sou tn Main street.; also one tenement of rooms at 2l9 South Main street. Inquire Il the premises or of Mrs. J. F. Lawlor, S4 Mitchell avenue. 6-20-tf
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24

FURNISHED COTTAGES to rent at Mead L ows End-one fronting on water Fur nished, piano, also city water. Inquire Lang & Pnelan g-I0-tf
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24

FT,O RENT-Tenement of four rooms. A = Improvements No. z Newell Place.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24

EMPLOYMENT BUR EAU-Help of all kinds
 ~ furnished and situa Jions secured for capa- ble workers in all kinds of employment. Mrs Kelly. 202 Bank street 4-25-tf
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24
LIFE INSURANCE.

WANTED-Men who can write business Gn- dustrial and ordinary) in Waterbury D am bury and Torrington guaranteed salary and commission. Interviews confidential
 ALBERT SUTCLIFFE, Supt. 7-1S-6 65 Bank street. Room 21
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24

EsOR RENT-First an d second floor flats, five
 and six rooms. All improvements. 51 East Liberty street. 6-22-tf
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24
WanE-FOr Sale -lORGnl

no RENTAL up-to-date tenement in Mo- A riartys block. Inquire at the office of the Waterbury Furniture Co. 7-24-6
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24

sidered this a very important matter and hoped to see it completed in the near future. xS Ng
 When it was decided to open bids for the stripping and cleaning of portion of the basin of the reservoir it was found that Edward McManus was the only one who had bid in. It was agreed to open it and after compar- ing notes it was seen that the figures were too high and on motion the pro- posal was rejected. It was voted to in- struct the engineer to cal for new bids for stripping the reservoir, the same to be received up to August 13 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon and to include figures for doing all the cleaning that will be necessary when. the dam shall have been raised to it's full height flow line, 425.
 Ityas voted that the engineer be instructed to have the Dikeman street sewer pushed.
 The board decided to visit the Wig wam reservoir in the near future, the date to be fixed by the mayor.
 Commissioner Whiting introduced the question of electric lights and wanted to know when the board was going to have an outing for this pur- pose. MT Mahaney said that unless something is done soon towards light ing up Lafayette street he will have to leave town. No action was taken
 Property owners on Hill street were heard regarding a~Detition now before the board asking for improvements in that street They were informed that if fc on +fo fahIoN far. snvocffo oo ffo,,
 The engineer submitted an estimate for a sewer in Woodlawn terrace from Merry street to Cooke street at $500 It s7as stated that sewer between the points mentioned would be no bene-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-27

seems to have been developed slong the
line of the greatest risk. The demand
for rapid transit has been met without ad-
equate precaution to prevent the paying
of a frightfui penalty. Analysis Of the ac-
ciderts which occur with regularity on
these lines discloses variety of causes
Now it is broken rail. now a defective
switch. now a reckless mOtorma1, now An
indiscreet conductor, now misunderstand
ing of orders and signals In the latest
case. which cost FIVE lives a least, the
cause was the motorman's belief that he
could make a switch beyond the safe one
in season to prevent an accident. He
failed. Perhaps he alone was responsible
for the disaster. In that Ease he paid for
his blunder with his life. But the chance
employers that he was willing to take the
risk. In that event the blame Cor the ac-
cident rests upon the management. where,
in fact. it may be found to rest in most
such cases. The lack of effective inSpec-
ton of the track and rolling stock and of
rigid system Of regulation, the employment
of incompetent men, and. above all, the
maintenance of the single-track system,
when all the conditions of modern trans
portation demand the double track, all
The state legislatures in every dire ction are
faced with the task of strength aning the
laws which reach this condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-27
kidnapping Threats,

The kidnapping enterprise differentiates
First. in the. recent course. came the Cud-
ahy affair, in which boy was actually
stolen and his release sold for a large fig
ure. Then occurred the disappearance Of
Willie Mccormick. which stimulated the
blackmaiIers to offer to furnish clues for
cash and even to produce the child upon
the payment of ransom despite the fact
that he had been drowned by accident and
had never been stolen. Now are reported
the New Jersey letters to certain wealthy
men threatening to steal their children il
they do not pay heavily to prevent These
potential kidnapers are in all probability
biuffins and have no intention to execute
their threats. But they are nevertheless
dangerous TO society and should be hunted
ruthlessiy as though they had actually
stolen a child and were negotiating for it's
ransom. A Matchmaking letter is an abom-
ination in the sight of the law under any
circumstances. There is no measuring the
agony inflicted upon a parent by such a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-27

The very interesting interview with ex-
Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin printed in
Saturdays Star. in which that gentleman
discussed European affairs as he result of
two years of observation abroad, concluded
with the following question and answer:
- Are the conditions such rs to threaten
trouble between this country and Ger
many
81 do not think that is at all likely
There Will not be another war Involving
this country for many years. / will never
see another war. | am quite certain, to
which the United States is a parry"
Mr.. Mitchell is sixty years cid. and man
Of vigOr- He ought to reach the four-score
mark. and everybody who knows him will
wish that good fortune for him What he
predicts for US, therefore, IS ut least twentv
years of peace. Are his figures too high :?
Is he too optimistic?
All croakings of anti-impecialists to the
Contrary Notwithstanding. there IS no war
spirit in the United States The people have
not lost their heads Their easily achieved
success in the war with Spain did not give
them their first feeling OF confidence in
themselves. They expected success and as
soon as the war over they settled down
again TO their everyday affairs They are
as busy as bees today, and, as the phrase
IS. at peace with all the world" War is
not within the scope of their calculations
anywhere
The situation elsewhere would seem to be
equally promising for a long peace The
powers are Withdrawing from China in
good shape. and in good temper toward one
another Whatever remains # the yellow
peril need not be Il menace to any one
power. and certainly is No. beyond the
ability of all the powers acting together to
manage If there should be a fresh out
break in China against foreigners the DOW
ers Will have only 70 apply again the policy
they have just pa ed. There is nothing
in the South African affair threatening the
peace Of the world. Great Britain. is still
assured of freedom from outside interfer-
ence. and is surely. if little slowly. estab-
fishing her complete supremacy In that
quarter
Why then should not only the American
people but other peoples be entering on a
period of protracted peace? The recent
taste Of blood has been general. but far from
palatable- Everybody has fought with a
right good will, as everybody should when
fighting is absolutely necessary, but the
mere Joy Of battle" has nowhere been
manifested. And as the lighting every
where is about over, and the world has a
good deal of business of other kinds to
transact, why should we not indulge the
hope that the world. for years TO come, will
devote itself To the arts of peace never
before in its history so attractive or so far
advanced? May we not with every eason
indeed. hope that the very general pre-
paredness for war will operate as a re-
straining force on nations whlch now know
one another so very well?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-27

They do things in rather a breezy fashion
in South Carolina. You are no democrat
says Mr. Tillman to Mr.. McLaurfn. You
are no democrat" retOrts Mr.. McLaurin
upon Mr.. Tiliman. DO you dare me to
resign demands Mr.. Tillman of Mr. Nc
I.aurin. Il do" replies Mr.. McLaurin. Il
viii IL you Will" replies Mr.. TTlman.
Agreed replies Mr.. McLaurin. This is
reduced to writing and two United States
scholarships laid upon the table of the
governor of the state.
A proceeding SO unusual and 50 high
handed is not to be praised 1t makes of
high office a sort of personal asset. Those
places had been bestowed only after the
electors of the state had been consulted,
and the significance of the selections duly
appreciated. But without consultation
with anybody. and upon the spur of mo-
ment made exciting by partisan wranglins
between them. the two ncumbents throw
up their commissions and force a campaign
upon the state whole year in advance of
the regular order. In many states such an
act would be fatal to the aspirations of its
authors. Both would be barred by 1t. But
In South Carolina personal politics is popu-
lar. and maybe the very audacity of these
two men will grapple their friends to them
with stronger bonds than ever.
A campaign of great bitterness even for
South Carolina. is assured. MIR. Tnlman's
methods are well knowp. and have been
carefully cultivated. His uncompromisng
agsressiveness and his knout of a tongue
have served him to advantage in the past
and there are reasons to believe that he
Will employ them in this race for all that
they may be worth. Mr. McLaurin Is re-
ported convinced of this and as deter
mined not 10 eyade any of the RESPONSE
biiities it may place upon him. He is right
about that He should prefer and prob
ably does discussion of the issues in
vOlvcd, and to the fullest extent possible
should keep them calmly and toIerantly at
the front; but to whatsoever point it may
be necessary for him to go in order to
meet Mr.. Tillman on the ground of his
own choosing, common sense and self-re-
spect dictate that course. He could not af-
ford TO listen unmoved to personalities
leveled at him from the platform from
which he. too. is speaking
To what extent the contest may turn
upon personalities. leaving the real issues
obscured and in the background, time alone
can determine. The issues are Of the first
Importance. and Mr. McLaurin presents
them in a way that should command the at
tention of every elector In the state who
wants to be lifted and to see his people
lifted out of the ruts of mere prejudice and
partisan hatreds- If South Carolina has
no stake in sound money and expansion
no state In the Union has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-27
The Pekin Shooting.

There is no likelihood whatever Of inter-
national misunderstanding arising as a re-
suit Of the slight clash at Pekin between
American and German soldiers. AS the re-
ports now run the incident was the result
OF the Impotence and resentment Of a Ger
man officer and subsequently of a German
lean military authority. The Investigation
now under way may show that the Ameri-
can sentinel acted too hastily in firing upon
an intruder. Or possibly 1t will be found
that there was no need of such radical ac-
ton. In either of these cases the sentinel
will presumably be punished and adequate
regrets expressed. The only serious fea-
ture of the affair is that the clash resulted
from ill-feeling between the American and
German military forces. which has appear
ed In slight degree heretofore. Apparently,
however, this spirit does not extend to the
diplomatic representatives at Pekin. who,
in view of the early withdrawal of the SOL
diers of both powers from Pekin, will soon
be the arbiters Of the relations between the
two governments. Such little encounters are
have prevailed at Pekin for many months,
and it is a marvel that there have not been
more serious breaches Of the peace with
soldiers of all nationalities crowding upon
one anothers heels. intrding upon what
have come TO be regarded as special fields.
claiming unusual privileges and ignorir z
the provost guard requirements in the in
ternationally governed city. 1t Is a tri-
umph Of tolerance and diplomacy that the
period has passed In peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-27
Low Telephone Rate Act Upheld.


Telephone companies and users of tele-
phones will be interested in a decision lust
rendered by the Court of Appeals of the
District of Columbia. The Judgment of
the lower court is reversed and an act of
Congress reducing the telephone rate from
Si2J to $50 for Instruments attached TO
separate wires, with corresponding reduc-
tions for combination wires is upheld as
perfectly valid and within the constitutions
al powers Of that body, which, Is readers
know. Is incidentally the legislature of the
District of Columbia.
The company objected to the congress
slonal regulation on several grounds. The
rates imposed were declared to be unrea-
sOnably low, ruinouS and cOnfiScatOry in
fact. and the point was also raised that
the act impaired the obligation of contracts
entered into by the company with sundry
persons and corporations. The Court of
Appeals considers each of the objections
and finds no merit in any one of them
1t points out. in the first place, that the
company holds a New York charter and is
foreign to the District of Columbia
where it has transacted business without
express permission or prior invitation. Con-
gress has no contract with it, and has not
attempted to annul curtaiI it's corpo-
rate privileges. AS an occupant at wilr'
it can be expelled from the District at any
time. If permitted to remain. Congress
may impose any conditions it chooses
Congress deprives the company of no
right and impairs none of it's contracts
1t simply says: You cannot do business
here under a foreign charter unless Won
comply with our requirements" If the
rates ordered by Congress are too low
the company is at liberty to quit the dis
trict But, as matter of fact, the evil
dence does not satisfy the court that the
enforcement of the congressional rates will
destroy the company's property or confis-
cate it's whole profit:
1t is clear that this decision has no bear
ing telephone controversies which in
VpS ed q nj Of =
alteration of contracts made with the au-
thorities of the state municipality In
which the business Is carried on Totally
different questions are raised by such
cases.