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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
A TRINKET FROM THE CLOUDS.

t.The oldest experience I ever had,' said a gray haired Ohio man, reached it's climax last night. Twenty years ago 1 lived in the little town of Ba- tavia, Ohio, and one day as I was hur- rying along the street to escape a com ing storm q gold ring dropped with q sharp thud in q little mud puddle by the sidewalk, and l stopped to pick it up.
 T thought some children playing at a window of a house built out to the street might have thrown 1t down, but after the storm had blown over, 1 went there only to find that nobody knew anything about it.. Neither did any body else in that neighborhood, nor was the ring known to anyone, as 1t was likely to have been in a: small town, for it was a. nice one. It fitted my finger and slipped 1t on and there it stayed until last night. Of course the story of It has been one of my mysteries all these years, and al- ways before finishing 1t I would ask the crowd of listeners If any of them had lost suchS ring and could tell me the name inside of it I would be glad to restore it.
 Well, last night, sitting over there in the lobby of the hotel with three or four people listening, l told my ring story, and when asked the usual question man about my own age came forward and said the name in the ring was Charles Drown with the date of 1872 Of course I was surprised, and was about to hand 1t oyer to him when 1t struck me that perhaps he had heard the story before and was trying to use his knowledge to get my ring. -.-.
 "But he went on to tell me that on the day in question he had gone up in a balloon from Cincinnati, about thirty miles away. with a circus aeronaut who was a friend of his.- and as they passed over Batayia in the storm he was reaching outside of the balloon to fasten a flying rope when the ring caught in some way and was pulled off his finger. He had been injured when the balloon descended and was laid up for several weeks, and then he thought 1t was too late to advertise for 1t, and so let it go.
 You see," concluded the gentleman, holding out his hand, The was not try ing to beat me, for here Is a much finer ring he gave me for the other one and the name in 1t Is my own-'F'rom Charles Drown, 1SSO-19OO.' '''-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
THE QUEENS stjRNAnE.

The surname of Queen Victoria Is still q matter for discussion and con- pecture, says the Norwich Record. It seems to be really a case of paying your money and taking your choice. As stated in the Record Saturday the line can De traced pack to q ramlly named Welf. However, this family founded the Guelphic order and by many the English royal family is known SIS tue Guelphs. So it is an- nounced by these authorities that Queen Victoria descended from Gueiph. that is Welf. or Altorf in Suab.a. A Guelph in the seventh gen eratlon from him was the Emperor Otto ", who died in 121S. In the 21st generation was George Louis Of Hanover, who became George l of England, and who was the grandfather of Victoria. Her husbands name was Albert Wettin, so that, titles being dis regarded, she must be called Mrs Victim. The Guelph designation is the one generally recognized by Eng fish speaking people and genealogical tables give the descent as above inti- mated.
 One of the Records readers sends in an interesting communication. Ac- cording to it the I.e Figaro of Paris has gone into the subject quite ex- tensively, and the facts that it has brought together are worth not ing. Queen Victoria, according to this authority, was originally Miss Azon, or Miss .Azon von Este. She was descended, as were the other members of the House of Brunswick -Luneburg and Hanover, from AZon, Margravee of Este. The Prince of Wales. the son of Prince Albert of SaXe-Coburg, has naturally his fathers family name. He Is spoken of more correctly than any of the. other royal personages of Europe. Descended from the Victims, which line was founded in the 12th century, his actual name is Albert Ed ward Victim. -s-'s,s ,ss .s
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31

The house committee on banking and currency has reported two finan- cial bills, but whether either will get acted upon is not yet certain, The committee has adopted resolution making one of them, the Hill bill, for establishing the parity between the silver dollar and gold, special order in the house with two days for debate, but that resolution will have to be 0. kd by the committee on rules be- fore 1t becomes effective. The other measure reported is the Overstreet bill for maintaining at all times the parity of the standard silver dollar with gold Two democratic members of the con- miteee, Driggs of New York and Thayer of Massachusetts. voted with the republicans in favor of reporting the latter bill
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31

MT McKinley's eleventh hour anx, lety for congressional legislation that would make him civil czar of the Phil lpp1nes is suspicious, to say. the least. lnasmuch as he is already military czar of the islands and will. remain such until congress acts, it Is difficult to See what he Is after. In fact, 1t Is only exp1ainable by the theory that he has merely made q play to make the need for Philippine lesisla ton an ex- cuse for an extra session, if Hanna de- cides one shall be held.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31

A writer in one of the recent maga- to tell some of the characteristics, as they show themselves to those who have been thrown with him intima tely, that have contributed to MT Nesting houses success and to making him one of the very foremost of the great cap- tains of industry of our time First Of all comes his genius as an inventor. This was the foundation. Then comes intimate personal knowledge of me- chanical processes and skill in the use of tools. It will have become evident in looking over the sketch of his life that no one-but q man possessed of great intellectual capacityand keenness could ever have acquired the personal acquaintance with so many varied phases of engineering. This enables him to be the master of his great works, all of which he has personally planned. and those who know him best understand that. while he does not at- tempt to direct their routine, he never theless is fully acquainted with all the details, is able to discuss them thor oughly with those charged with their Prosecution, and that he takes keen personal interest in everything new and progressive, so that wien . he walks through his shops he knows just how work is going on, and if the pr3g
 ress has mot been what it should be he calls attention to 1t at once. In this respect he is probably without q peer among the great industrial leaders. Many of them, as Is well known, are not steehnical men at all, and those who are are, limited to one line. It would be a very natural inference that q man of such great mental power and tremendous capacity for work must also be of powerful physique, and such is the fact. MT, Westinghouse is a splendid type of, physical manhood, standing over six feet, and would at tract attention anywhere. It is this physique, combined with a temperate life and cheerful disposition, that has enabled him to endure the enormous work which he has already accom- plished and is still doing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31

The brewers put the screws on Sen ator Hanna, and he In turn put them on the senate committee on finance, and the result is that the amended bill Tor the reduction of war taxes as r1.- ported to the senate keeps Hanna 5 promise to the brewers in exchange for their campaign contributions, and reduces the tax on beer to $1.5O q barrel. And it is dollars to brass but tons that the house will agree to this. although when the bill was before the house an amendment fixing the tax at those figures was voted down.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
HEARD IN PASSING

That over-advertised Indian war didn't do as much damage in Indian Territory as Mrs Carrie Nation has done to the Kansas saloonkeepers.
 Senator Hanna is no longer making himself conspicuous in pushing the ship subsidy bill, but his hiding be- hind Senator Frye has fooled nobody.
 An alleged friend of Tom Reed has been giving out in Washington that Tom could be persuaded" to be New York's candidate for the republican presidential nomination.
 The most scathinR arraignment of the negro, as race, Is that just writ ten by a negro, William Hannibal Thomas, who frankly comedies the in feriority of the race and tells some truths that ought to be valuable to the negro.
 That was Q handsome compliment that Kitchener is said to have paid to De Wet when he said: If 1 had one general like him under me l would send home one-third of the troops" It certainly sounds nice, but Kitchener is not likely to have insult ed his own generals by any such re- mark.-New Britain Herald.
 The we'll known Waterbury law firm of Terry & Bronson has been dis solved. George E. Terry, the senior partner, who Is one of the leading at torneys in the Naugatuck valley, and who for several sessions has been ore of the most active lawyers about the capitol in tine interest of electric and other corporate matters of legislation, retires from the general and active practice of his profession.-Hartford Post.
 In order to prove that there were no burglars in the Fosburg residence at Pits1eld, Mass, when the shooting of Miss May Fosburg occurred last Au- gust, 1t will be necessary for them to prove that her brother, whom they ac- cuse of the shooting, jumped. off the roof of the porch and ran up the street, distributing at various points for some little distance various articles of wear Ing apparel, such as stockings and q pair Of trousers belonging to the elder Mr Foeburg. Not only must he have distributed these articI6s. but he must have done the work % quickiys as to net hAck to the house befores the ar- flsaas ofs fho net3hbofs. NaAo Qk fka sf91Aoei Heds F9 tAIto fAote3{ 3{ekfeet ;s'' sa '. < s ' < F F
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
NEWSGIRL'S STORY,

Say, mister, buy a paper, will yer please. It's my last one, only a cent and want ter get home, for its cold was plea of a little newSgirl Satur- day evening.
 The writer happened into one of the business buildings on City Hall square just after dark, and found two news girls cuddled beside the radiator in the hallway warming up." One, a bright lass of 12 years. dressed scant ly for any time, and extremely SO for winter weather, was very persistent in her plea. Disposing, of her last paper she was ready for home. The writer was interested and asked a few questions. She was up to date, however, and was prompt to inquire if he was one of ..them newspaper fel1ers." ''Cause If yer are, and puts what l say in the paper, it'll cost yer next time I sees yer fer I'll remember yer face" Con- rinced that she was not dealing with reporter she was ready to talk.
 Where do you HveW was asked.
 '.Wid me aunt" was the reply.
 Parents living"
 ssOh, yes; but they ain't here. Me father Is in New York and me moth CTS travelling in Europe"
 '.Mother rich lady, or singerT' was asked.
 .Naw," with some disgust. "She don't like the Hartford climut."
 A few minutes silence during which the other girl made a sale. and the It tie one continued by asking: Say, mister, any more questions? What do I get for all this talk?'
 The writer gave her nickel and she was all attention. The other girl was deeply interested but said noth- ing.
 like toY
 Nav. I don't like it. I have to do something to pay me board to me aunt. I give her $1 week, and l send money to me father. l sent nm last week $4, and have $6 left, Ahe observed with a showing of pride.
 Well, you must have pretty good luck to be able to pay board and send money to your father" was remarked.
 ssYes, do, but don't get 1t all sell ing papers.'' was her reply, with Q slight twinkle in her eye. man comes along sometimes and gives me $ ,certd for q kiss, Say, yer got an- stthor .nifkely stsss, $. sNo. I am hrpke ' the writer an- Sxered, and Bhe skipped.
 The other girl camet to attention aud HSid s4say.. mister, tlat girls me cou- ain, and her aUnts me mudder. Do ser NantSple lar tell yer, something T
 el0S fnfthef Mformati0n neetRd. es and the hall wAs soon empty. x 8ouxAnt
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31

Senator Bacon has been given the honor of being designated to read Washington's farewell adress to the senate on Washington's birthday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31

Scene: Street car. Dramatis per sonae, 4-year-old girl, mother and sev- eral passengers.
 Child in high, shrill treble): "Mam- ma, did you get ~papa's birthday pres ent?"
 ''Yes, dearest.'' ...-.,--
 What did you get, mamma"
 ''Cigars, loyey." ...
 ''The cheap ones that Aunt Millie told you about|'
 Silence from mamma, but height ened flush on her face that was not entirely the reflection from Dearest Lovey's" red velvet hat.
 Mamma, that man over there has on dreadfully dirty necktie. You told papa, the other day, that no gen tleman would wear a sohed necktie." Man glares and pulls his oyercoat about his neck.
 Mildred, stop talkingw
 Mildred was silent for half q block. "AIamma, that lady over there forgot to polish her shoes this morning" Lady in handsome tailor made broad cloth draws her dress with look of anger at the golden haired child.
 "Mamma, let me have some of my candy" tugging at the box In her mothers hands.
 eSSA manners to eat on a street car"
 Mamma, those young ladies have awful bad manners, haven't they!" And mamma looked up to see that two handsomely attired daughters of a woman whom she had been dying to be on Intimate terms with were sam. bling a box of bon-bons, and who cut her dead as they looked into her eyes. Mildred, will certainly spank you when get you home If you don't sit down and quit talking" in suppressed whisper from, outraged mamma. Then Mildred turned her attention to outside things, tlusting the pretty dove-colered cloth gown of the Indy next to her with her shoes as she squirmed upon the seat.
 ooh, mammal with tug at her mothers shoulder. Look quick! isn't tAat the yenng man who lives next door sto us that you told Ahnt Mildred had such tsodlful eyes T, Man3nase ' r6ply was ' not nslea5bt bht heis aeti6ps wete.@T ThA-car stopped taat then and she yanked DeareFt 4ovey by the arm and lifted her Into s.t stssettap a syay tnat. 1Essaksa &dfeS1rDe6 0onflfticn1~ if1 t4e {. II hold
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
JAY GoULD's TIMELY HINT.

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 ,''I called upon Jay Gould once to ask him for rule that would bring me success in my work" said Edward Boyer, principal of one of the finest grammar schools in New York city. Every one who knew Jay Gould knew that he was q preoccupied man-that his thoughts were usually far away from the present scene. was intro duced to him by 8 friend. but felt that he was scarceiy conscious of my prsssne yYs h4d planned to make s45 n4tnarksep 4ttpaSt his ak4eAf AfaQ6 nR6& AG salId 10, the great -snan3sf IookesI n md Tor | secQnd as if he saw me for the, first time. Then N put ny itapogtent uuestion. What 3e. your bsIslhsaeY iss aakel n quick 1T se m = 'e l
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31

WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Co. CPJ.
 e-Cor Bridge and AIagiIl sts.
 T-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro. P).
 13 Cor East Main and Niagara sts 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott I'd. 15-Cor High and Walnut sts.
 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 2l-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 and Pine st. 2o-N. Willow bet. Ridgewood an6
 Hillside avenue. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 25-Conn. Lightg < Pow. Co. car
 house. (P).
 26-Naterbury Brass Co. (P).
 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Co. P). 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co. P) 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. P). 41-Cor s. Main and Washinton sts. 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Wat'b'y Clock Go. case fact'y P). 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 51-No Hose House.
 58-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sta 212-The Platt Bros & Go. Pl. Buckle Co. (P). 214-Wat'b'y Clock Co. mvt fact'y P). 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. o61-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 212-Grove, bet Central < Holmes avs. 311-S. \. E. Telephone Co bli'g. P). 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. & Cloves. tp 31IPlume and Atwood P). 315-American Ring Go P). 816-Electric Light Station (P). Booth tS Haydens p). 821-No Hose House. 323-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter stA 324-Cor Charles and Porter sIs 3325-Cor Simons st and Washg'n ave. 371-City Lumber and Coal Go Q0. 412-Tracy Bros (P). 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go (P). 692-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
kIlMBALL School ,t Music.

Instruction in Piano, Singing, Organ, vlonn. Harmony. Musical Kindergar- len. Mandolin. Banjo, Guitar, Cornet, and Sight Reading. School of Dnnc- .ng and Department Taught by a 'acuity unsurpassed for its excellence.
 Ensemble playing free.
 Free admission to Recitals, Concerts and Lectures.
 January Fist a new class in dancing will be started, r..s
 January 29 new classes in Musical kindergarten.
 Register now for all departments.
 Students received daily.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
Ne Have Reduced the Prices

On our large stock of Monuments and Headst0nes and if you intend to pur- chase anything in this line, now is the time. Granite Monuments from SS5 up. Marble Headstones from $15 up.
 A large stock of Hard Wood Mantels From $12.50 up. Crates, AndIrons. Fire Screens and Tiles of all kinds for hearths. facings and floors. Open every evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
MAMMA'S DARLING CHILD.

Scene: Street car. Dramatis per sonae, 4-year-old girl, mother and sey- eral passengers. -..
 Child in high, shrill treble): Man ma, did you get t~papa's birthday pres Ant S''
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-03
Mason Hall Academy.

The closing exercises of the
spring school term at the Mason
Hall Academy took place last
Thursday and Friday nights. The
first, second, third and fourth
grades consumed the first nights
program. The examinations dis
closed nineteen of the pupils had
completed the course for the fifth
grade.
Friday night exercises included
plays, recitations, music and drills.
Four young people received diplo-
mas and the honors of graduates.
They were Otis Boyle, Coleman
Nichols, and Misses Rezzie Nichols
and Minnie Grain. The valedictory
was delivered by Otis Boyle, and
his subject was might Have
Beens." 1t was accorded many
compliments as an essay, very
eloquently delivered. Supt. r.. L.
Bynum presented the certificates
and Supt. J B. Cummings, of Glib
son County, the diplomas. Ad-
dresses were made by both these
gentlemen in characteristic style.
The plays presented were Thirty
Minutes for Refreshments" and
zone Drop too Much The facul-
ty is composed of Prof. ]. c.
Wright, principal, Miss Pauline
Tlgue, assistant, and Miss Lillian
Beadles, music teacher.
The entire school acquitted
themselves very creditably indeed
IN all the exercises.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-03
Steamer Sunshine for the Reunion

The company who have charge
of the Steamer Sunshine authorize
the announcement that, in addition
to the round-trip rate Of 50, in
Guiding state room and meals on
board for the entire trip, a rate of
So Tor the round trip is offered, IN
Guiding state room and meals en-
route, both going and returning
from Memphis, but without meals
and lodging on board the steamer
while in port at Memphis during
the three days of the Forrest
Camp. These rates are not offered
to old soldiers alone, but to every
body who desire to take the trip.
Parties wishing to take advantage
of the excursion on the Sunshine
must register their names within
the next ten days, or earlier, if pos
sible, to secure tickets. Lists for
will be found at S. d.
Woosley's and John H. Odom bus
mess houses in the city.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-03
Little Tycoon. Z

Editors Commercial.
Idesire to call the special atten-
ton of our people to this perform
ance which is to be given at the
Opera House next Thursday even
ing, May 9, and to appeal to every
citizen of Union City, who can do
so, to extend to this enterprise
their active, cordial support. The
ladies and gentlemen who prepared
this entertainment have given their
time and attention to it, and |
think can safely guarantee to all
who attend rare treat indeed, and
believe it will excel anything Of che
kind ever produced by home talent
in Union City.
The proceeds, as is no doubt
known to all, are to be spent in
identifying East View Cemetery,
aud the efforts of the club have the
earnest cooperation and approval
OF the city officials. The objects IN
view are such as | doubt not Will
appeal fayorablyto our entire peo-
pie, and result in a crowded house
Thursday evening.
w. Fl. GARDNER, Mayor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-03
Everybody for the Reunion.


The impression has gone out that
none but Confederate Veterans,
their wives and daughters will be
permitted to go ON our special train
to the Memphis Reunion. That is
mistake. Every man, woman
and child that desires TO 60 on the
special train that leaves Union
City at 10 o'clock sharp on Monday,
May q, and get the benefit of the
very low rate of one cent per mile
can do so by reporting their names
at our meeting IN the court house
on the first Monday in May, or to
Gully Mckee with the Fry-Gregory
Hardware Co, Union City, on or be-
fore May 20, 1901 The round
trip for adults win cost SIPS; chill
dren under II years, half price.
This will be the biggest and grand
est reunion ever held in the South,
and an opportunity to visit the
chief city Of our own State at the
lowest rate ever given us.
]. H. Mcdowell, Chairman,
Transportation Committee.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-03
Nonresident Notice.

john S. SHAW VS. DEE SAMBuRG ET AL
In this cause, it appearing to the
clerk from the bill, which is sworn to,
that the defend ants, Dee Samburg and
Earl Samburg, minors, and Bernard
R0mer, their guardian, are non-resi-
dents of the State OF Tennessee. and
are residents of the State Of Ohio, so
that the ordinary process Of law can
not be served upon them; 1t is there
fore ordered by the clerk that publi-
cation be made for four consecutive
weeks in the Union City COMMERCIAL
a newspaper published In Union City,
Tennessee, requiring them, the said
Dee Samburg and Earl Samburg min
ors, and their guardian, b Romer, de.
PENDANTS, to appear before the County
Court Of Obion County, Tennessee, on
The First Monday In Iune, 1901,
aud make defense to said bill, which
is filed for sale and division, or the
same viii be proceeded with ex parte.
April 80, 1901.
n 81 f. HOWARD, Clerk.
All HARroLEs esolicitor for Com
plainant. lo-4W
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-03
A Card Of Thanks.

Mr.. Editor, please allow me to
thank the white citizens of this
place, through the columns of your
paper, for their financial aid in our
rally on last Sunday. Their very
liberal contributions couvinces me
more and more that they are al
ways ready to help us in our strug-
gle tor moral, religious and intel
lectual advancement Our rally
amounted to S120.73, which amount
is the largest raised by any colored
church in this city in single day
for seven or eight years. We will
be able to pay Mr.. T. L. Bransford
all we owe him, and to settle a
great many other claims which will
enable us to sustain the very credi-
table reputation of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church in
this city. We feel that we would
be doing Mr.. Bransford piece of
injustice if we did not let the public
know that he has donated to us
S25.45 on principal, outside of in
terest to the amount Of about $50.
But before our church is free from
debt, we must pay to DR.. Miles
1857, which amount is due in July
Of this year, but we are satisfied
that the good Doctor will be as lib
eral with us as Mr.. Bransford was
when we come to settle with him.
Very Respt., J. M. HoLT.
Pastor Brown Chapel, A. M. e.
Church, City.