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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
MARIE coRELLI GETS A sNUB.

A good story is being told about Miss Marie Corelli and the proprietress of a seminary for young ladies at Strat- ford-on-Avon. It is said that when staying on one occasion at Shakes peare's native town, Miss Corelli hap pened to be residing just opposite to the school, and found the continual piano practice of the pupils jared on her nerves and interefered with her work. Accordingly she decided to write to the principal, and penned polite note asking that lady if she would kindly order the windows closed when the young ladies were playing, as the music was rather distracting and dis turbed her ill her composition.
 It so happened, however, that the good lady was no admirer of Miss Cor ellis work, and immediately sent q pert reply, saying that if she thought the practicing would stop the compost ton of another work like "The Sor- rows of Satan'' she would at once order twenty more pianos.-Interna- tional Courier.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
Not to Be Desired.

"My dear," said Mrs. Parvenu in her superior way, ''I am surprised to see you eating that breakfast food"
 But like it," protested the un- sophisticated Mir. Parvenu, "and why shouldn't eat it? It's strengthening and the manufacturers make great claims for it.''
 'sThey claim." said Mrs. Parvenu, severely, "that it makes 'good red blood to use their own words
 'sWell, isn't that what we all want ?'' asked Mir. Parvenu.
 James, said Mrs. Parvenu, "I'm surprised at you. You know as we'll as [ do that what we want is aristo- cratic blue blood Chicago Post
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29

MT Clark of Montanna was not bank rupted by his election to the senate, as he is credited with having just made q little investment of $9,OO0,OOU in Russian copper mines.
 The czar of Russia has loosened the bonds of the press a little, and the Russian editors are indulging hopes that they may some day be as free to express their opinions as American editors are.
 The American Association for the Advancement of Science will meet i'll Denver, August "A, and we trust that none of the Colorado talent will so far forget the proprieties as to attempt to instruct the delegates in the science of bunco.
 Whatever may have been their pre- vfous belief, 1t is quite certain that some of the holders of claims against the Seventh National bank of New York do not now believe that there is necessarily luck in an odd number.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29

The Washington authorities are keeping a close watch on the open ing of the Indian reservations in Oak lahoma. Secretary Hitchcock is in constant communication with Assist ant Land Commissioner Richards, who has personal charge of the opening. The secretary still insists that specu- lation in registration certificates is i'm possible and has warned the public that only three townsites-th the county seats have been authorized and that any statement alleging the location of others is a fake and intended to de- fraud.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29

Captain S. c. Richie. engineer officer at Galveston, Texas. in his annual re port to the chief of engineers, esti- mates that $1 ,5O0, ,O00 will be required for the necessary repairs and improve ments to the harbor at that place. Of the effect of the great storm the report says: 'In spite of the unprecedented storm which visited this locality early in the fiscal year, no vessel has been prevented from entering or leaving port by reason of insufficient water over the bars, and navigation through the main channel has been uninterrupt- ed"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
WATERBURY TIRn A1ARM.

WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.
 4--Cor South Main ana 0rand sts.
 5--Scovill Manufacturing Co. (Pl.
 6--Cur Bridge and Magill sts.
 T.-Exchange Place.
 i2.-Rogers & Bro. (P).
 13 Cor East MSin and Niagara sta 14--Cor East Main and Wolcort I'd. 15- Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-.-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 1T--Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-..Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts 23- Burton Street engine house. 24-- Waterbury Manufacturing Co. (P) 25--Cor North Main and North sts. 26- Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27--Cor Grove X Prospect Sts. 2S--Cor Hillside avenue aud Pine st.
 2o-. Cor Ludlow and N. Willow Sts. 81--Cor Bank and Grand sts. 82--Cor Riverside and Bank sts. R4--Cor West Main and Watertown ril 95--Conn. Light'g & Pow. Co, car
 house. (P).
 se-Waterbury Brass Co. tP). 27-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. Rs-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Go. (P). z5-Benedict Ss Burnham Mfg Co. (P 46-Waterbury Buckle Co (P). 47-Cor s. Main and Washinton sts 5i-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 62-Cor Franklin and union sts. 63-Wat'b'y Clock Go, case ract'y (P. 64-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 66-Cor Liberty and River sts. 67-No Hose House.
 68-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 82-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts.
 73-North Willow street.
 74-Cor Johnson ana Waterville sta 162-Cor East Main and Welton sts. 212-The Platt Bros & Go. (P). o13-Hammond Buckle Co. (P). 214-Watb'y Clock Co, mvt fact'y fP). 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. o51-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 1G1-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 272-Grove, bet. Central & l1olmes avs. eiI-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg. (PL R1o-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. R13-R Randolph & Cloves. (p) q14-PIun1e and Atwood (P}. 9l5-American Ring Co (Pl. R18-E Electric Light Station (P). R12-H olmes,s Booth s& .Haydens (Pl. 8o1-No 4 Hose House. so3-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter sts. go4-Cor Charles and Porter sts. eo5Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave. 3T1-City Lumber and Coal Go (P). 41o-Tracy Bros (P). 482-Cor Liberty and South Main Sts 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go (Pk Ee2- Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
THE GIRLS ALLOWANCE.

The question of an allowance for the daughter of the household is one that is constantly discussed. It seems to be pretty generally accepted that it is good idea, and teaches girl the value and use of money. So it does, but it sometimes teaches her some other things that need a little guard ing against. A girl with an allow ance occasionally makes it an excuse for penuriousness on the one side, and unhesitating begging on the other, that tend a little to character deteriO- ration. While it is perfectly right and proper to give as an excuse for self denial that one's allowance is ex- hausted, or will not admit of the pro- posed purchase. or pleasure trip, it is not right to say, as girls have been heard to do: 'I'll go with you, but you must pay my car fare" Or, 'I have only dime to spare in the treat if you'll let me come ill on that" etc. I have heard girl reply, in answer to a suggestion from companion on q short railroad trip. that a parlor car should be taken, "Oh, if we do that you will have to pay my way on it, my allowance is so nearly spent" Girls who would shrink from the idea of "sponging' under other circumstances, do not hesitate to take advantage of this allowance peg to upon which to hang good many small meannesses in money matters. When it comes to the mothers purse, the cribbing by any means and outright purloining, indeed. are not disguised. These are only little foxes, to be sure, girls, but they gnaw the vines of integrity and self-respect and would better be chok- ed off-Harper's Bazar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
The Rules ashat Failed.

He longed to live a hundred years,
 And turned from dissipation; He managed daily to indulge
 In proper recreation He never drank nor smoked nor chewed, He husbanded his powers And never varied from his rule
 Of keeping proper hours. Ie made study of the forms
 And mysteries of diet; He shunned the busy marts of trade. To live in peace and quiet; He wore hygienic hats and shoes, :. Hygienic shirts and collars He'd ne'er have. slept without fresh air. For twenty thousand dollars. He might have lived hundred years, As he so much desired, If he had not lain down one day
 And suddenly expired. They rubbed his hands, they called his
 name,
 Alas! he would not rally He and a sturdy William goat
 Had frolicked in an alley --S E. Riser, in Chicago Record-Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29

When the only method of transport ing ore from the mines to the docks was by means of wagons, four or five miles was about as far as it was prac- ticable to bring the ore, says J. N. Hatch, writing in the New England Engineering Magazine. Now it IS transported over 100 miles from the Minnesota mines to the lake ports. When these great ore trains arrive at the port they are run out on the dock and the ore dropped out through the bottom of the ear into the pockets of the ore docks, whence it is afterward let out through chutes into the vessels. These docks have been constructed at an immense expense, and with these, as with the other labor saving de vices, every improvement possible has been made to save running expense. It is said that these docks have an az
 gregate length of over five miles and storage capacity of 660,000 tons, one single dock being 2,300 feet long, with capacity of 57,600 tons. With the present dock equipment vessel of 5000 to 900 tons can be loaded in three or four hours. 1t is no uncommon oc- currence to load a boat of 1000 tons of ore in one and half hours. The dock at Duluth cost $425, ,00O Fifty years ago the ore was dumped from the wagon upon piles along the wharf. When a vessel came in to load an army of men were put to work shoveIIing the ore into wheelbarrows, wheeling it along plank runs out onto the vessel,
 and dumping it into the hold It then
 required 20 men working 10 hours per
 day 10 days to load vessel of 1000 tons, at cost of 40 cents per ton.
 Now vessel five times as large can
 be loaded in two or three hours. at so small cost that it is hardly worth considering.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
.MERIDEN RRANCH-
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT co.

Popular Long Islanu Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all
 Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. Y., N. H. and H. 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 Naugatucz division, arriving New York Il a. ID.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves Bridge port daily Saturday excepte0 12 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 excepted) at II a. m., arriving Bridgeport D. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east and sta- tions on Naugatuck division.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East River daily (Sun- day excepted) at D. 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 hOuf edfueF IFOH DOLu tduulHSS.
 Special excursion rates, every Tues day and Friday via steamer Rosedale, round trip 50c, other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday, June g, steamer Roseda1e leaves Bridgeport at 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 D. m., arriving at Bridgeport 3 D. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to all stations on N. F.. N. H. and Fl. R. R. Baggage transferred to and from railroad depot free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
THE ETHICS OF LUCK.
Arbitrary Dogmas Take the PIace of a Logical Basis Among
 Believers.

< On the belief in luck have augurs, dlvinators, fortune tellers, all traded from time immemorial to the pres ent age, says Chambers Journal. They calculate" the incalculable, and, nec- essarily, arbitrary dogmas take the place of logical basis on which to work out their schemes. They rely on the luck of odd numbers; in them the im- perial phantom--either in birth or chance or death--loves to reside. Sew en has always been a number to con- jure with, and the seventh child of seventh child born in the seventh month comes clad in a mysterious pam oply of foreknowledge absolute }while nine was at one place and period looked upon as symbol of Deity. Great men will have their lucky day or month, as one of the Caesars gave his name to the eighth month--that in which. the most fortunate events of his life had occurred. The blood of great family, like that of the Stuarts or the Bourbons, for instance, is said to carry with it, even in its collateral branches, the taint of that ill-success, ill-health, which is summed up as ill-luck. Ger tain gems, such, for instance, as opa1s, are esteemed as stones of ill-omen n- talismans reversed. It is not, of course, that their beauty is brittle, but that they carry with them ill-luck to their wearers or owners. The truth of this superstition is demonstrated by the violent deaths which have befallen un- lucky opal wearers. Have they not succumbed to the ill-1uck attending a gem, to gain possession of which a feHow-creature has not hesitated to shed their blood? No doubt 1t is very unlucky to awaken the covetousness of a robber and a murderer
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
Luxury in Diet.

It is very questionable whether from the strictly nutritive point of view champagne and oysters are after all in health an advance upon ginger beer and cookies, whether turtle is preferable to calf's head or caviare to soft herring roe, or plovers' eggs su- perior to the ordinary eggs of the barnyard bird. The price of an article of food by no means sets upon it its rond ,-nl,,n --T r,-, ]. .s-. I.- ..-..A
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
Although Porto Rico has had civ.

Although Porto Rico has had civil government for some time, the official announcement of the fact was purpose Iy deferred, to avoid financial complica- tions, until 1t could be made simul- taneously with the establishment of free trade. The presidents two pro clamations were issued this week. It has been settled that Secretary Hunt will succeed Governor Allen of Porto Rico, but the appointment will not be made until September, as Governor Allen has leave of absence until that time. Meanwhile Secretary Hunt will be acting governor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
HEARD IN PASSING

The politician on the toboggan does not appreciate the kind words which accompany every kick given him.
 Hot weather political stories are as a rule much more interesting than ac- curate, and quite frequently they are neither.
 Mrs Mary E. Dickens of Leaven- worth. Kan, has been playing the dick ems with policy joint in that town by using a.natchet, la Nation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
A ProdigaI Son.

Eight years ago little boy ran away from home in York, Pa. His parents made all efforts possible to find him, spending small fortune in advertising for his whereabouts and following up c1ews that proved to be worthless. At last, after eight years of uncertainty, Michael Zahhar, the boys father, has received word that his son is in Zaga- zig, Egypt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
USE FOR THE TERRACE.
Copy of BurlS's Work That Is Brought Into Play by New York
 Printer.

Occupying place of honor in the of flee of New York printer is an old copy of "Burke's Peerage," and ita presence amid such incongruous sur roundings aroused the curiosity of casual visitor the other day, says an exchange of that city.
 Tt isn't so strange as you might think said the proprietor, by way os explanation. "You see, a considerable part of our business consists of print ing labels of various kinds, and Burke is great help to us. I don't suppose the British aristocracy would be par ticularly edified to know this, but it'i a fact.
 Suppose we take the>case of-we1l say Robinson, who keeps little hat store up in Harlem Robinson comes in here and wants me to get him up some tasty design-a trademark that he can place upon his goods. When show him our regular stock designs for such purposes the chances are he will turn up his nose. That's where 'Burke's Peerage' comes in.
 1T take it down and ostentatiouslJ turn to the proud name of Robins on where the crests of that illustrious family are duly pictured forth, togeth CT with their Latin notices and all the. records of their nobility. Robin. son, of Harlem, is fascinated and his eyes bulge out of his head. I ask him which branch of the family is his and he makes some sort of a bluff.
 "He picks out his crest, with it's Latin motto, which Is unintelligible to him, and a week later it is reproduced on the hats which he sells up in liar. lem. If any of these literary fellows should ask me about books that have helped me should place 'Burke's Peer. age we'll up at the front"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
NOTICE.

There will be convention of the Democratic town committee and Dem ocratic office holders of the city of Waterbury held in the district court room on August 9th, 1901, at D. m., for the purpose of nominating demo- cratic registrar of voters.
 JOHN F. HOLOHAN,
 Chairman Dem. Town Com.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
nnr Cattnn saed Ahrnaa.

American cotton seed is responsible for tremendous increase in the pro- duction of cotton in Russia, middle Asia, Bokahara and Khiva. The year 1900 shows an increase of A per cent. over 1899 in the Asiatic lands, and the increase in the Russian district is 28 per cent. Most of the former corn fields are now being planted with cot ton.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:3S 9. m.; 12:3S; 4:o5: S:07 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- tion from Boston, Hartford and way stations at 8:05; 11:40 n. m.; 1:45; 5.13 and 7:45 D. Iii.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkill Landing, Dan. bury and way stations at 8:13 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 a. m., 12:34 and S:04 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:3O; 1o:O5, a. m.; 200; 5:05; TOO p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50: 11:3O a. m.; 4:50; 6:50; $50 D. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-29
NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

For New York6 SIP, 10:5O a. m. 80. PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday, T:C5 a. m.; 5:10 p. m.
 For Bridgeport-6:35, SIP, 1O:54, a. m: 130, PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday 7.O5 a. m.; 5:1O p. m.
 For New Haven (via Derby Juno +ionl-6:35, SIP, 10:50 q. m.; 1:3O, 2:4S. eos. 7:2O (mixed) p. m.; Sunday. 7:05 I For Ansonia-6:35. SIP, 10:5O a. m.: 1.3O PAS, 4:45, COS, 7:20 (mixed) D. m: Sunday, 7:05 q. m.. 5:10 D. m.
 For Watertown-6:45 8:41, 11:17 a m. 1:31, 4:01; 5:O0, 6:12, 7:O3, 9:O5. n 20 D. m.; Sunday, 9:43 a. m., 500 D. m.
 For Thomaston. Torrington and winsted-S:36, 11:12 a. m.; 3:56. 6:58. goo D. 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. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta. ton from Middletown and way stations at 7:50 a. m., and 400 D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23

= make internal improvement. They tell me the right of internal improvement Is undemocratic-tell me that 1t is fool ish to grant to the greatest political di- vision the right which is given to the smallest subdivisions of 1t. Tell me why the father should not have the right to do the thing that he permits to his daughter or to his son, and then I will tell you why the State of Alabama should not go into business which is permitted to the counties and to the cities of the State of Ala bama. We should not prevent the peo- pie of the State defending themselves against the unjust aggression of coA porate greed in the only possible man ner in which 1t is practicable; comhin- ing the whole resources of the State in a common defense. We should not put foolish laws upon our statute books against monopolies and throw away the one weapon which we have to enforce justice at the hands of the transportation companies
 MT. Pettus took the chair.
 MT. Eyster-I call for the ayes and noes.
 The President pro tem.-The ayes and noes are demanded on the substi- ute. Is the call sustained.
 The call was sustained.
 MT. Wilson CWashington)-I was ab- sent from the hall when the substitute was offered. I would like to hear 1t read.
 MT. Spears-I move to lay the substi- ute on the table.
 The President pro tem.-The previous question has been ordered and motion to table is out of order.
 L-k nd call of the roll the vote resulted as fol-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention was called to order bv the President, and the roll being called showed the presence of eighty eight delegates.
 Mr. Handley-I risA for the purpose of offering a substitute for my substl- tute, which is the wording of the old Constitution. and I have left out few words in my other substitute.
 The Secretary read the substitute as follows:
 The State shall not engage in works of internal improvement nor lend money nor it's credit in aid of such. nor shall the State be interested in any private or corporate enterprise or lend morev to any individual, association or corporation"
 The President-The gentleman asks unanimous consent to amend his sub- stitute Is there objection? The Chair hears none. It is so ordered.
 MT. Harrison-Before proceeding with the regular order, desire unan- imous consent of the Convention for the Committee on Corporations to sit during the afternoon session.
 Consent was given.
 MT. Brooks-I wish to move to re- consider the vote by which Section Al was passed. Let it go over until to- morrow morning.
 The Presdent-The special order for this afternoon is onsideration of the report of the Legislative Department.
 Mir. Sanford (Montgomeryl-Mr. President. when I announced that l had prepared an ordinance containing the substace of this and more besides. my estimable fried from Randolph was very much shocked. He knew that was, if I had any distinction, a thor ough- going States rights man, an Arab of the Arabs on this subject, and he therefore could not understand how should favor internal improvements. The error was in my fpiend's confusion of the two systems.< One is by the general government and the other is by the States. I am utterly opposed to internal improvements by the Federal and am just as earnestly in favor of it by the State Government. If my friend will take the pains to read Mon roes Vet0 message upon the Cumber- land Road in 1922. he will see the two systems of internal improvement thor oughly discussed; he will see why the general government has no power to make improvements in the State. and why the State has that power. To go forward, MT. President, with this ar gument, 1 was about saying that the benefit to the people of Alabama will be almost incalculable. l had called attention to the great benefits of the Erie Canal to the people of New York. and suggested the number of towns that had come out of the woods and stood by its banks, full of enterprise. intelligence and thrift and prosperity Now. Mir. President. the same remarks would apply to the State of Georgia. Many years ago Georgia built road known as the Western and Atlantic Road, a distance of 13s miles from At lanta towards Chattanooga in Tennes-